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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
War in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY, |. T., May IA
report reached here tonight of battle be-
tween two opposing forces of COW boys in
Little River county, 25 miles. south Of
here The difficulty is reported to have
arisen over the different constructions
of the herd law. Five are reported as
killed, three fatally and four slightly
wounded. Three deputy marshals have
gone to the scene. No particulars are
obtainable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
WANT GERMAN TAUGHT.
Indignation of Germans Because 1t Is Put
Out of the indianapolis Schools

INDIANAPOLIS, May 10.-The Germans
of this city are indignant at the discon-
guage in the public schools. In an adj
dress to the public they say they pay 40
per cent. of the taxes collected and that
the work of assimilating Americans and
Germans would be retarded if the latter
were compelled to send their children to
private schools to learn German. They
declare that it is weak argument to say
that the city cannot afford to provide in
struction in German when the language is
spoke by millions of people and has be-
come so necessary in business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Murdered His Wife,

OURAT, Col, May 8.--This afternoon
John M. Winstead, while intoxicated,
went to arestaurant kept by his wife and
demanded money, which she refused.
Winsted become angry, drew a revolver
and shot his wife through the heart
in the presence of his twelve-year-old
The murderer then fired two shots at him
self, dying instantly. The dead woman
has relatives at Marshalltown Iowa, and
at one time lived at Hutchinson, Kansas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Transporting Lees Statute.

RICHMOND, Va, May THE trucks
containing Lees statute were removed
tonight to the place of unwilling with
men, women and children Juggling at the
ropes. The line of march was packed with
people from the starting point to the finish
while cheering and waving of flags was
continuous. All the trucks were hand
somely decorated with pictures of Gen.
Lee and flags of Southern states, while
here and there confederate flag of battle
hoated to the breeze
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Judge Sabin Dead.

SAN Francisco, May 12.-Judge Geo.
NJ. Sabin, United States district Judge of
Nevada died here this morning
Judge Sabin was a native of Ohio.
After graduating from the western reserve
college, he removed to Madison, Wis.
where he was admitted to the bar. He
served throughout the war with distinc-
ton, being at one time assistant adiutant
general in the army, and after the Vicks-
burg campaign was judge advocate He
removed to Nevada after the war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Killed in a DisreputabIe House.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 9.-Alexander
Kelly, known as Sandy" Kelly, popular
and well-to-do contractor, AZ years old and
married was shot and killed by an I'M
known party at II 80 last night in dis
reputable house in this city. The murder
has produced a sensation here on account
of Kelley standing in business ard Odd
Fellowship. The police say big man did
the shooting, but will not tell his name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
DO THEY KNOW THEIR WANTS?
The Idea of Coal Miners Striking For
Eight Hours Ridicuied.

PITTsBURe, May Sin regard to the
report that the miners of the United
States, numbering $1,000, affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor will
strike for eight hours, Vice President
Martin, of the American Federation of La
Dor, tonight said that it was decided at
the New York meeting that after the car
penters' strike was settled the demands of
the miners will be presented. The car
penters' struggle is regarded as over and
whenever the miners are ready the fedora
ton will take charge of the matter. So
far, however, they have not notified the
federation officials of their intention to
demand eight hours The coal operators
here say that the idea of the coal miners
striking for eight hours is ridiculous. The
men are paid by the busheI and not by
the day. They are masters of their own
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
DEATH IN A TUNNEL.
A Freight Train and Ten Tons of Rock on
the Same Track in Tunnel.

CAMPBELLToN, N. j., May 12.-Yes-
terday morning freight train on enter
ing Morrissay by the rock tunnel near
here struck ten tons of rock which has
fallen from the top of the tunnel The
train had two engines, and the first tender
was thrown completely over It's engine,
the rear engine ran into the leading en-
CINE, tearing out the right side of the
latter. Fireman Angus Gorham was in
stantly killed, and Driver Jacob McNutt,
seriously though not dangerously hurt.
The men in the second engine were I'M
injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
SHE WAS A TOOL.
An Inhuman Mother Tells The Story of her
Crime.

MARION, Ind, May 9.-The introduc-
ton of evidence in the case of John Sage,
charged with the murder of Henry Cum
bingham, has commenced. The sensation
of the day was the testimony of Eliza Sage,
the divorced wife of the accused, who is
now undergoing life Imprisonment for the
crime for which Sage is on trial Mrs.
Sage's recital was highly dramatic. and
pathetic. She said Sage continued to
importune her to make way with the child,
and finally on Sunday, June Is, 1882, she
took the child in her arms, carried it a
mile across the field, threw it into the
creek, covered her face with her hands
and ran away She and Sage were mar
ried the following evening and were ar
rested the following Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
AN INSURANCE TRUST.
New York the Center of the Mammoth Or
ganiZation.

New YORK, May "a gigantic fire
insurance company is in process of forma-
ton in this city. There are in the metrpo-
lis in the neighborhood of 40 fire insur-
ance companies doing business. Several
times during the last fifteen years combi-
nations have been formed to raise the in
surance rates and lower the brokers
commissions, cut without success.
Lately there has been talk of getting up
another combination with rules to make
it impossible for a collapse to occur. The
present projected organization is the re-
suit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Spaulding's Word Goes.

CHICAGO, May 10.-President Spauld-
ing of the Chicago base ball club arrived
here from New York this morning and
says positively that there was no mention
Of the national league in New York. He
denies that there will be any changes and
says the schedule will be played out. The
league is in fight to stay and there will be
no transfers Of the clubs as has BEEN rum
ored
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
An International Council.

LONDON, May 12.-At the Congrega-
tionalists' annual union today the COM
mittee recommended that an information
al council be held at London in July,
1891, to consist of 100 delegates from
England, 100 from America and 100 from
the rest of the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
The Refuge of An Absconder.

CHICAGO, May 12.-Charles Randolph,
ex-secretary Of the board of trade, who has
been missing for several weeks, has turned
up in Portland, Oregon. A letter received
from him today announces his intention of
remaining in Portland permanently He
said nothing to his family on leaving.
knowing they would oppose the move.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Louisiana Against Lottery.

BAYU ROUGE, La, May 12-The legis-
lature convened today The governors
message, which was very lengthy, was
principally devoted to the opposition of
the renewal of the lottery charter sug-
gests legislation to prevent d recurrence
of defalcation like Treasurer Burke's and
endorses the leyee system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Miners on a Strike.

ELMIRA, n. Z, May 9.-The miners at
Antrim struck last night, and, with the
1000 men already out at Arnot and Nor
ris Run, make about 5000 ON strike in
the semi-bituminous coal fields. The
cause of the trouble is the refusal of the
company to pay a five or ten per cent.
advance in wages
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
A Costly Output.

CHICAGO, May 6.-The trouble in the
Humboldt Park Evangelical church, grow
ing out of the split at the late conference,
came up in the police court today. Trus-
tees VIM. Sodman and Edward Hitz were
fined 800 each for forcibly ejecting Pastor
Vetter from the pulpit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Industrial School for Indians.

ASHLAND, Wis, May 10-Indian In
spector Cisney, after his recent investi-
cation of the condition of the Indians on
reservations in this and adjacent counties,
has decided to report recommending
$4,000 industrial school for the Lac
Court d Oreille reservation. 1t is ex-
pected it will be in running order by next
spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Two Extremes Burned.

CAMPBEILFoRD. Ont, May IA
small dwelling occupied by family named
Wynn, was burned this morning. A b.
year old boy. William Wynn. and his
grandmother Catharine Souls. were burned
to death. The woman was 80 years of
age and helpless. The boy lost his life
attempting 10 save her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Maybe Too Sure.

DULUTH, Mimi, May 9-Detective
Crawford, representing some fidelity COM
pany, left here yesterday on special en-
CINE for Two Harbors, Mimi, to inspect
the steamer Dixon, which has on board
W. H. Pope, the defaulting bank teller
from Louisville He will doubtless get
his man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
COOners' Strike Ended.

CHICAGO, May THE strike inaugur-
ated by the stock yards coopers two weeks
ago, ended tonight, the men deciding at
mass meeting to go back to work at
the old rate. The failure OF the men i'll
three largest houses to go out was the
cause of the collapse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Will Recommend a Suspension

WASHINGTON. May 10.-Lieuts. Garst
and Slayton arrived here today with the
record of the proceedings and findings of
the court martial in the case of commander
McCalla. The impression prevails among
naval officers of the court that the sentence
of MeCalla will be the suspension from
duty and to be reprimanded by the de-
partment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Strung Up in a Saloon.

SANTA MARIA, CAL. May 12.-Early
this morning twenty masked men entered
the saloon where E. L. Creswell had been
confined since Constable Southard's muir
der, bound Creswell and hung him to the
rafters, leaving the body there
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Death of Mrs. Pearl at Fond du Lac.

BARABoo, Wis, May IA telegram
was received here announces the death of
Mrs. Dorothy Pearl, mother of VIM. B.
Pearl, proprietor of the Cliff house, at
Devils Lake. The deceased lived at Fond
du Lac and was the mother of fourteen
children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Gambling Holes in Denver Closed


DENVER, May 8.-The sheriff last night
notified the proprietor of every gambling
house in the city to close their doors and
appear before Justice Morris for trial. The
proprietors made no resistance, and for
the first time in many years, there is no
gambling house open in Denver tonight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Nothing New for Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, May IL. A Wilma
midwife, recently arrested, confessed that
for years she had been in the habit of kill
ing infants and hiding their bodies in
wells. Other persons have been arrested
for completely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
What Relation to CleveIande

New YORK, May 10.-The evening
papers say that Senator Wilcott, of Col
orado, IS going to be married next We'd
nesday. His bride will be Mrs Lyman
Bass, of Buffalo the widow of ex-President
Cleveland's old law partner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Two Means to One End,

EATON, Ohio, May 12.-Dr. A. c.
Hawley, a prominent physician of this
place, yesterday committed suicide by
shooting. A note left stated that he had
taken morphine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
McNul Decided UDou.

KANSAS CITY. May 12.-The republican
congressional convention of the Sixth Kan
sas district, after four days fight. NOM
mated Webb McNull, of Smith county, to
succeed E. J. Turner, the present incum-
bent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
A Good Rule.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 12-The
stole board of railroad commissioners to-
day rendered an important decision to the
effect that hereafter the practice must be
abandoned of collecting extra fare from
passengers who fail to buy tickets, where
the extra fare is in excess of the statutory
rate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Ex-senator Comstoek Dying.

LA CROSSE, Wis, May 1O.-Ex-Senator
Noah D. Comstock. one of the most promi-
nent men of Trempealeau County, is lying
at the point of death at Arcadia, from a
sudden attack of heart failure. There is
no hope of his recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Miiwa kee Market.

MILWAUKEE,, May II. Wheat-Unsettled; No.
2, spring, on track, 891a@g92 for seller cash. 9215
for seller July; No ]. northern, "a. Corn
Scarce: No. 3, on track, 35. Oats Firm, No 2,
white, on track, 29A9292l. Rye Steadier; No.
1, in store, 521a. Barley-Higher; No. 2, in store
45h. Provisions-Steady. Pork-12.95.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Insane in His Youth.

CoNTocooK, n. H., May Eddie, the
13-year-old son of Frank Scribner, Of
Hillsboro, hanged himself yesterday.
Punishment inflicted the day before was
the cause of the act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
DENOUNCE SINFUL PLEASURES.


ing and Dancing.
ST. LOUIS, May "a resolution against
dancing, card playing, theater going,
ETC., introduced in the general
conference of the M. E. Church South,
caused quite sensation. The resolution
complains that many of the minis
tiers of the church are encouraging such
sinful pastimes. DR.. John A. Adams, of
Virginia, declared that he was in hearty
accord with the resolution; that he had
preached ffty-six years and never had a
single COMMUNICATE in his church who
played cards, danced the german or attend
ed light opera. All these things, he said,
were forbidden by the word of God. The
resolution was adopted by a large ma
jority.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
PROBABLY HAD COMPANY.
The Berlin Banker Took a Female SO as
Not to be Lonesome.

BERLIN, Wis, May 12.-The local pa
pers say it is pretty well understood that
there is woman in the case of Joe Haw-
ley, the missing banker The Journal
says ''it has reliable information to-
night that a dispatch was received
today from an Iowa town,
which reads something like this: Mrs
- left here for Chicago Thursday noon
H. is in Canada Our readers may be
able to draw from this a conclusion as to
Joe's whereabouts and whether he is like
ly to get lonesome or not"
The figures as to the assets and liabili
ties are still unchanged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Emory StOrrs' Son Insane.

NEW YORK, May 9.-GeorgeM Storrs,
son of the late Emory Storrs, of Chicago,
was adJudged today to be insane, and was
committed to an ASYLUM.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Tired of His ADVANCE Methods.

LONDON, May 12.-Advices are received
from Senegal to the effect that the Senegal
csc King had been murdered by his subjects
He tried to impress upon them European
ideas which he imbibed at the Paris ex-
hibition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
A CROOKED CAREER.
DIR. Meyer and Wife Caught in Some Sharp
Swindles.

CHICAGO, May "a dispatch from
Denver tonight announced the arrest of
Dr. Meyer and wife, on the request of the
Chicago authorities 1t is learned here
Meyer is wanted for extensive insurance
swindles. He has had a sensationational
career in Chicago. At one time he was
accused of poisoning a patient, Henry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Another Victim Dies,

Tongue PoINTE, Que, May 1O.-Sister
Gauthler, of Ottawa. one of the violent
patients in the burned asylum, died yes
terday from the shock she received on the
night of the fire. The Rev. Fathers
insolvency and Walsh, who had been
reported as lost. are safe Wandering
maniacs are brought in daily. thus di-
minishing the list of the missing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Slavin Seeks Laurels

LONDON. May 12.-Frank Slaven, the
Australian pugilist, has challenged Cor
bett to box in London for 81 900 side
to which the Pelican club will add
81 600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Must Serve His Time.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 9.-The court of
appeals has affirmed the judgement of the
lower court sentencing Dilwcrth Choate,
the New York reporter, to Imprisonment
for contempt of court IN connection with
the Flack case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
BOscobel's Fire.

BoscoBEL, Wis, May S.-Thp planning
mill and clothes-pin factory of John H.
Searles was destroyed by fire last night,
entailing loss of $1,000. The insurance
is So, 100.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
COIOred Hangings.

AUGUSTA, Ca. May Bob Hill,
colored, was hanged at Warranton today,
Davis, colored, was hanged at Union to-
day for the murder of Susie Farnandes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Shermans Birthday.

WAsHINeToN, May Ex-senator Sher-
man celebrated his sixty-seventh birthday
this evening by dinner which which was
attended by President Harrison, Vice
President Morton, Gen. Sherman, Gen.
Beale and others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Cannot Agree

PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-The conven-
ton to nominate a successor to Samuel
Randall, met today, but adjourned till
Monday without action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Condition of the Banks,

New YORK, May 1O.-The weekly
statement of the associated banks shows
the following changes:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Victims of the Storm.

BUTLER, Pa, May Pit has just been
learned that the farm house of Jacob
Kramer in Donegal township was de-
stroyed by Saturday nights storm and
Kramer and wife were fatally hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
In the Fires Control.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May PA de-
structive fire is raging at Ashley. three
miles from here. Aid has been sent from
here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Make Their Power Felt,

HAMBURG, May 49,. 2 a. m.-The city
has been in darkness since midnight ow-
ing to the workmen strike at the gas
works.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Another Coon Hanged.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 9-"Sandy"
Jones, colored, was hanged today for the
murder of Policeman Manning, two years
ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Falls In.

KANSAS CITY, May 1.-The Missouri
Pacific this evening announced So rate
from Kansas City to St. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15

Crawford the alleged detective was in
Milwaukee yesterday and the impression
is that Lis mind is not right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Money in a DenOt.

BUTTE, Mont, May 10.-The Montana
union depot at South Butte burned yester-
day with all its contents Theloss reached
| SIS 600
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
At Last Caught.

DULUTH, Mimi, May 9.-Pope, the ab-
sconding bank teller from Louisville, was
captured near here today while on The way
to Canada.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
Convicts in the Flames.

ALEXANDRIA, May 12-The prison at
irkutsk burned. Three convicts persisted
in the flames.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-15
A CHARLEY ROSS FOUND.

After Fourty Years of Absence a Kid
mapped Boy Found.
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, May 12.-The eli
max Is soon to be reached in case so
dramatic in its details as to seem almost
Impossible. In Savanna, n Y, forty
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-05-09
AT THE RIVER.
The Croy 9ulch Bridge is Still Safe.

The Croy 6ulch Bridge Is Still Safe.
There is quite double the quantity
of water flowing in Wood River at
this place that there Was a week ago;
yet the Croy gulch bridge is in no
way endangered by it now, as some
good work has been done there by II.
Mccormick and few assistants, who
strengthened the abutments and raised
the bridge to its former elevation, be-
fore the high water had caused it to
settle. New channels have also been
made for the water above the bridge.
so that the volume passing under the
Is not nearly as large as it would be.
Opinion is still divided. however, on
the question of the ability of the
bridge TO Withstand the food
expected on the melting of the
the snow.banks in the mountains.
There is no doubt but that, if
the weather should be SO warm as to
cause the snow to melt in q few days,
the bridge will be carried away; but
if the weather stays cool the bridge
will remain.