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APPENDIX TT—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 27 lo
drilled in seven bowlders. The holes were fired and the bowlders completely broken
np. Several smaller bowlders were also removed by grappling tongs. A channel
was thus secured...
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2714 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
Much valuable aid was given me by Capt. E. W. Baugimian (who has navigated
the river for years) in pointing out all the1 obstructions, many of which otherwise
might have been overlooked,...
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APPENDIX TT—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS, 2715
south shore closely and is so narrow and crooked that in ¦windy weather it is hard to
navigate.
I would suggest a stone dike 500 feet long, built to 2 feet above low water,...
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2716 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
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IMPROVEMENT OF COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN HEAD OF ROCK ISLAND
RAPIDS AND FOOT OF PRIEST RAPIDS, WASHINGTON.
Description of original condition.—The portion of the...
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APPENDIX TT—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2717
Results obtained to June 30, 1891.—The following extract from my
last annual report shows the condition of the work to -June 30, 1891:
The work so far done on the river at Priest...
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2718 EEPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
On May 5 the boats were taken back to Moses Coulee Perry, tied up,
and left in charge of a watchman.
The tracings sent herewith show the work which has been done at
Cabinet and Eock...
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APPENDIX TT—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2719
On that date the drill scows were dropped down stream to the rapids and work
again commenced.
Plan of improvements.—The project upon which this work has been done was
recommended...
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2720 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
about 400 feet of 4J-inch line by one of the small boats swamping. Beyond this>no
damage was done.
Plan of improvements.—For Rock Island Rapids, the plans were the same as...
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APPENDIX TT—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2721
It is not out of place to call attention to the fact that this boat passes over all the
riffles and rapids to, and including the Methow, without the use of lines, and before
this...
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2722 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
the levels have been run by means of a regular Y level and the sound-
ings taken in the ordinary manner with lines and poles, located by the
stadia and cross sights.
Besides the...
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APPENDIX T T—REPOET OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2723
If the amount named in the river and harbor bill now before Con-
gress is appropriated, it will complete the survey to Eock Island Eapids,
and no more money will be required for...
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2724 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
mouth of the Okanogan River is 3.48 miles per hour. The particular places where
the flow is most rapid are as follows:
Names of places.
Miles
from Miles...
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APPENDIX T T—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS.
2725
Foster Creek Rapids at low water is a mass of rocks; 34 can be counted above
water, and there is an equal number within 3 feet of the surface.
From this down to the mouth of the...
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2726 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
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Memoranda of levels and falls at a low-water stage.
Elevations.
Difference.'
Distance.
Average
fall per
mile.
International Boundary.
Above...
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2794 EEPOET OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF HARBOR LINES IN OLYMPIA HARBOR, VANCOUVER
HARBOR (COLUMBIA RIVER AT VANCOUVER), AND BELLINGHAM BAY
(AT NEW WHATCOM AND FAIRHAVEN), WASHINGTON....
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APPENDIX _T T—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2795
ARTICLE XV.—HARBORS AND TIDE WATERS.
Section 1. The legislature shall provide for the appointment of a commission
whose duty it shall be to locate and establish harbor lines in...
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2796 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, V. 8. ARMY.
of this act, at such rates of compensation as they may deem advisable. To carry
into effect the provisions of this act the sum of six thousand dollars, or so much
thereof as may...
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APPENDIX T T--EEPOKT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2797
IMPROVEMENT OF HAEBORS AND WATERWAYS.
[Laws 1891, page 405.]
AN ACT relating to the improvement of harbors and waterways in the State of Washington, and
providing iunds therefor....
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2798 REPORT OP THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
Supreme Court of the United States has frequently decided that there
is no power which can interfere with that disposition. If the State sees
proper to give these lands or any interest...
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APPENDIX TT----EEPOET OF CAPTAIN SYMOKS. 2799
may be sold and made available for business purposes. The growth of
most of the larger cities in Washington is now hampered and retarded
because of the delay which has...
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2800 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
for appropriations by Congress to assist in the improvement of our har-
bors, and should expect that appropriations so made should be expended
under the direction of the officers of the...
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APPENDIX TT----EEPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2801
of a slough or channel at the head of Hayden Island, to which we have
added a project for dredging a channel 400 feet in width on the north
side of the Columbia Eiver, from the...
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2802 REPOET OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. 8. ARMY.
The harbor line commission of the State of Washington submits
with request for approval projects and plans for the improvement of the
harbors of Olympia, Vancouver, and Bellinghani Bay,...
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APPENDIX T T—REPORT OF CAPTAIN SYMONS. 2803
[Fifth indorsement.]
U. S. Engineer Office,
San Francisco, Gal, May 23, 1892.
Respectfully returned to the Chief of Engineers.
The report of the Board is found in...
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2804 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY.
54° 35' west, l;950 feet (this point is the initial point of the Butlers Cove waterway);
thence north 10° 15' east, 194.6 feet (this line also bounds the Butlers Cove water-
way) ;...
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