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The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
RANK OF FOREIGN MINISTERS RAISED.
The House Spends a nay on the In"
dian Bill.
The Copyright Bill Still Hangs Fire
In the Senate.
speaker Reed 10 Slightly Under the
weather.
Especial to the Press,l

GE3 Especial to the Pressl -
WASHINGTON. February 17.-OTip to a
somewhat severe cold Speaker Reed was un-
able to be present at today's session Of the
House. and Mr.. Payson of Illinois was des-
ignated as Speaker pro tempore. But as the
House was in committee of the whole on the
Indian appropriation bill nearly all day, the
task Of presiding fell chiefly to Mr.. Dingley.
who has been chairman Of the committee
during the consideration of the bill. The
bill was completed in committee today, and
is practically out Of the way.
The post Office, agricultural, and deficiency
bills now remain. Besides these, there are
the shipping bill and the bill for the relief of
the Supreme Court, which 1t is hoped to
pass.
Mr.. Reed is considerably better this eve
ming.
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SOME PRoMINEr CANDIDATES.
Well Known Musicians Would Like
to Lead at worcester.

WORCESTER, Mass. February 17.-Ths an
nual meeting Of the Worcester Festival AS
ISOLATION was held at the soclety's room yes
terday, Hon. Edward L. Davis presiding.
There was large. attendance, and the old
board Of officers were reelected. Secretary
A. Q. Munroe, In his annual report, referred
to the success Of the last festival. While
endorsing new movements and the encourage
ment OF native composers, be cautioned the
members against neglecting standard works.
IL was brought out that the work Of the fes-
tival is attracting wide attention abroad, and
It was said that Sir Arthur Sullivan, Max
ing TO come here as conductors. 1t Is likely,
however, that Zerrahn will retain his old
place.
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WILL LEAVE 1T TO HUMsERr.
A Rumor That the King OF Italy VIII
Settle Behrlng Troubles.

BERLIN. February 17.-PolitIal Correspon-
dence publishes, under reserve, rumor that
the English and United States governments
have agreed to submit the Behring Sea ques-
tion to the arbitration of King Humbert, Of
Italy.
Inquiries made today by an associated
press reporter at the foreign office show the
report to be untrue
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
CHILD PRESSED THE BUTTON
And Blaze OF Electricity Followed
Instantly.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. February 1.-THE
electrical exhibition in commemoration Of
the decennial of electric lighting by men,
bers Of the Electric Light Association, was
opened in Union Hall this. evening. The
hall was at first only lighted by a few gas
burners, not an electric light being aglow
The speaking was done in twilight. Presi-
dent Perry thanked the committee for the
fine exhibition arranged and presented ex.
Governor III. w. Ladd, who formally opened
the exhibition in a speech referring to the
progress OF electric lighting. The little five
years old daughter of Superintendent Van
A. Thomas OF the Narragansett Electric
Lighting Company, turned on the current
through plug, by which the current was
sent to the first incandescent lamp ever light
ed from the central station. The current
was sent through section of the first Allan
tic cable given w. j. Hammer by Cyrus w.
arc light In the hall sprang into life, and the
motors were started.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
AouARRYMAn IsJuREp.
I.M. c. A. Anniversary Next Sunday
Some Pole Prospects.
Especial to the Press.l

RocKLAND, February 17.-George FL. Ul-
mer, quarryman. while engaged In his
work yesterday afternoon slipped and fell a
distance Of about 30 feet. He was badly
shaken uD and bruised, but through some
miracle not fatally injured.
The fifth anniversary meeting of the Rock
laud Young Mems Christian Association
will be held In the First Baptist church next
Sunday. Rev. II. t. Bayley OF the State
street Congregational church. Portland, will
deliver the anniversary address.
The Alameda polo team Of Bath, recently
reorganized, Is TO cross sticks with the Opera
House team Of this city Saturday evening.
An exciting game Is looked for. The Elites
OF Waterville will also play a game here
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MORNING,

burned to death. How many more have
perished is not known. Rumor here fixes
the loss of life at not less than IA persons.
There was no explosion In the mines, as it Is
reported that the mine has never been known
to contain gas. While authorities here are
throughout the region are charged with hav-
Ing set the mine on fire to secure general
suspension Of the Rainey works The mine
Is now being flooded,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Gloucester honors the Dead,

GLOUCESTER. Mass, February 1.-THE
city council this evening, in joint convention,
adopted resolutions eulogistic of Gen. Sher-
man. and ordered the bells of the city tolled
during the hour of his funeral service, and
that flags be displayed at half mast on build
ings belonging to the city. The council also
the harbor to pay like tribute to his dstin-
guished worth. The convention also unani-
mo9sly adopted resolutions eulogizing Admi-
raj Porter
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday February
18th, taken at 8 p. m.. 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, $40, NE, rain; New York, 5so, SW,
cloudy; Philadelphia. 5So SW, cloudy
Washington. e40, 5. .6d cdlOSdy; Sh Albany. $50,
NV, rain; Buffalo, ~, NJ, cloudy; Cleve-
land. 42' 1ain can1y: SetS 81 P.ni SW 70 ofoggy
clondIesss; ss Duluth. iO'. NV. cloudlesss;H ! St. ST.
Vincent. zero, calm, cloudless; Bismarck. 90.
NV, cloudless; Jacksonville. 720, W, cloud
less
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Captain Norton Given up.

New YORK, February 17-Captain Francis
L. Norton, who, with his wife and niece,
Miss Annie Richerby. and seven others. left
patented air-chambered life boat Norton for
Europe, has been given up for lost. and all
with him. 1t is now So days since he sailed
ann nothing has been heard of the little craft.
Captain Norton Is president of the Norton
Naval ard Shipbuildng Company.
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PRICE HA YEAR, WHEN PAID In ADVANCE 80.

The death Of Joahn Bathold Jangklnd, the
Dutch painter, Is announced.
Australian papers announce the burning
Of the steamer Ramed at Wuhu. Two hun
dred Chinese perlshed.
1t is rumored that Major Wlssman has
peen lighting the tribes near Ktllma Marc,
dne dne result being serious losses on both sides.
Inc major Is now returning 10 the coast.
Justin MCCARTHY has announced that he
mas received from Eagan deed for a trans
Ier I0r his shares In United Ireland,t
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Collision In rev York Bay.

NoRwALK, February 17.-As the freight
steamer Express Loaded With number Of
Company, was proceeding up New York
harb0r last night she collided with another
steamer which Is supposed to have imme-
diately filled and sunk as nothing was seen
of her after the collision. A number of cars
on the Express rolled overheard. The Ex-
press was damaged S25, 600 worth.
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HORRIBLE DISASTER.
Meagre Particulars That Point to an
Awful Calamity.

CINCINNATI, O., February IL. - Steamer
Sperlock, with about 35 passengers and a
crew of from 80 to 60 men on board, struck
the pier of the Chesapeake & Ohio bridge to-
night, went to pieces and sank at 9th street.
The cabin floated down the river. Mrs. j.
Mclean of Pittsburg and her grand daughter
were killed. 1t is not known how many per-
sons were drowned,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Railroads, TeIegraphS and Expresses

gEyHE Committee on Railroads. Telegraphs and
n Expresses have assigned hearing on the
bills and petitions referred to them
For Tuesday, February Gath, 8 o'clock p. M,
An Act to revise chapter 81 of the Revised stat
utes and to regulate railroad rates and fares.
For Wednesday, March 4th, An Act relating to
grade crossings.
For Wednesday, February 25th, 3 O'Clock p. M,
An Act TO limit the charges of railroad corpora
ions to 3 cents per mile for transportation OF
passengers.
For Wednesday, March 4th An Act to incor-
porate the American Telegraph and Telephone
90.
Petition for law providing for the use of auto
matte brakes and safety couplers on freight cars
and for law limiting The labor of railroad EN-
ployes, also relating to tie liability of employers
for personal injury sustained by their employees
1eDlOuL1 w. M. AVER Sacrafarv
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American Loan q Trust Company

NEW YORK, February 17.-There was a
long line of creditors at the Office of the Am
erican Loan & Trust Company this morning,
and the paying teller was kept busy hand
Ing out cash to them. President Baldwin
refused to make any statement of the bank
affairs. Vice President Evans said there
was no truth In the report that there was
an Impairment of 100000 In the company's
capital. He believes the company Is perfect
ly solvent and the stock worth par.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

The following transfers Of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
Leighton.
GoEham-Freedom L. Douglass to Edward Z.
Douglass. $50.
Observation-Disclosures B. Jordan to Jennie n In
Qalls
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Woman Instantly Killed.

WILLIMANTIc. Conn.,, February 17.-Mrs.
e. 81. Harris of Columbia. who was assist
ing her husband at his grist mill Tuesday af-
ternoon, canght her dress in the shaftng
ing her instantly and terribly mutilating the
todv
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Especial to the Press.l

GoRHAM, N. H., February 17.-lt Is re-
ported here that E. II. Williams, Colebrook
trader who fell into commercial difficulties
over year ago and left for parts unknown.
has been arrested in Montana at the instance
OF some Of his creditors and Is now on his
way to New Hampshire for trial.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

L,OR SALE-A milk route; great bargain for
4 the right man. Address, Milk Route this
Office III
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A brutal Aaanulr-

EAST WEYMOUTH, Mass, February IT,
Henry Gilligan. aged about 10, was arrested
late this afternoon for an aggravated assault
on Mary Perry, 70 years old. Gilligan was
drunk. The lady states that he kicked and
beat her and attempted TO smother her. Her
condition Is considered critical.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

FOU N T Al N
PENS
Just received. New Styles
and warranted at 10
cents.
R!NES RI! BROS.
feb18 DOE
REPUBLICAN, cAUcUsEs.

Windhsm.
UyHE Republicans OF Windham, are requested
IL to meet at the Town House, Thursday, Feb
ruary 2bth at 2 p. m, TO nominate candidates for
town officers for the ensuing year.
Per order Town Committee.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

fESHE Committee on Commerce Will give a hear
II ing, Friday, Feb. 20, at p. m, at their room
at the state House, Augusta, upon the petition of
tue stockholders of the Kennebunk River tp
amend thtir charter relative to closing gates.
Same place and time, hearing upon the petition
OF W. NJ. Walker for permission to build a wharf
into tide water at York, Me.
feb7sntd CHAS. f. GUPTILL, Secretary
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MANY WIDE WASTES OF WATERS WILD.
Pennsylvania's Hills are Pouring
Down Their Angry Floods.
Unhappy Johnstown Again Threat
ened with Destructlon.
New York Rivers Also Rising at Rapid
Rates and Corges Forming.

PITTsBURG, Pa, February 17.-Great an
xiety Is felt at the prospect of a food in the
Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. 1t has
many places great damage has already been
DONE
At Bradford the lower streets are inun-
dated and the people have been taken from
their houses In boats.
At Johnstown the situation is becoming
serious. Several bridges have been swept
away and the low lands are completely food
ed.
til o'clock this morning both rivers
were up 26 feet and rising at the rate Of
seven inches an hour.
THE high water was very unexpected
and all the morning families have been NOV
ing from their houses In the lower part Of
Allegheny, as several streets are flooded to
the doorsteps. The Pittsburg &c Western
railroad Is covered In the city and all travel
at this end Is stopped, while many mills lin
Ing the rivers have been forced TO close
down.
Moving Out at CIearfieId.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, February 17.-For 46
hours rains have fallen and this evening the
river Is but four feet lower than during the
flood Of June, 1889. Thousands of dollars
worth Of timber and logs have broken away
and gone down the river. Many citizens
have moved out Of their houses andare pre-
pairing for high water.
Rising Ten Feet an Hour.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, February IT,
Rains have caused the Mohawk river to rise
considerably today. A gorge mas formed In
the bend at GAINESVILLE, West of that place
the river is filed with ice and there Is moth
Ing but trees to show where the islands are.
The water Is rising 10 feet an hour.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Railroads, Telegraphs and EXPRESSES,

HyHE Committee on Railroads, Telegranhs and
n Expresses have assigned hearings on nils
and petitions referred TO them, as follows:
For Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 3 O'Clock D, m. An
Act TO incorporate the Long Island R. r. Co.
or Wednesday, Feb. 26th, 3 o'clock .. m An
Act relating to the Cape lizabeth Shore II. r. Co.
For Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 3 o'clock D. m An
Act TO authorize the Biddeford g. Saco r. R. Co
IN issue bonds. Petition for amendment of Charter
of Biddeford q Sac0 Il. II. Co.
- W. M. AVER
fahI7sntd Secretary.
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a Ministerial Senator.

PIERRE, S. D., February 17.-By combi-
nation of Independents and Democrats Rev.
James Henderson Kyle, on the 4Oth ballot,
was elected United States Senator to succeed
Moodv Yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Committee Ways and Bridges.

DEIITION of Seectmen of the town If Fal
IL mouth and others praying to be relieved from
maintaining and keeping in repair Iron Bridge
constructed across the PresumpscOt river in sa d
town. Hearing, February 20ih.
H. f. GOULD,
feb6Sndtd Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
THE w EATH Err.
Rain or SNOW.

The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England: Local rain or snow;
continued cold; variable winds.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
There VIII Be No Compromise.

- DOVER, N. H., February 17.--AttorDsy
General Barnard states that he will make no
Ross. indicted for the murder of Frank Lib
erty. The defence will go to trial next week
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE,

FESHE Committee on Mercantile Affairs and In
Il surance will give public hearing at their
rooms In the State House, Augusta, on February
1s, lS9l, at o'clock p M, on the bill, An Act
rel9ting to valued policies and the payment of
losses by fire insurance companies.
BY order of the committee,
ieb7dtd G. A. MARSTON, Secretary,
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Local weather Report.

PORTLAND, Me-, February II, 1891.
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PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
ayear; If paid in advance, $500 a yeaI.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINR STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation In every
part OF the State) for S100 per square for first In
sertion. and 90 cents per square for each subse-
Quent insertion
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
is made strictly In advance the price will be Six
dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-On inch space OF
the length OF column, or twel lines sonporetI
constitutes a square"
Sl.5O per square, daily, first week rs cents per
week after; three Insertions or less, 81 90; con-
tnung every other day after first week, 30 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents.
one week, $l.00; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, One-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTS" and "AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three:inser-
tions or less, S1.50.
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RevoIutlonIsts Gaining Everything.

PARIS. February ia despatch from
Buenos Ayres says that the Gillian govern
and Quillatoo. The insurgent forces are said
to be rapidly increasing In numbers aud ad-
vancing upon the capitol, Santiago de Chill.
Only few towns remain loyal to the gov
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
W. M. AVER, Secretary.
IL B r AIRY.

FTvHE committee on State Library will give pub
IL lie hearings at their room in the State House.
Augusta, as follows:
February 18th, at O'Clock p. m. on resolve in
favor of the town of Searsmont
On resolve In favor of completing the publica-
tton of York County Deeds down to the time of
the separation of the counties A. ID. 176O.
teb9dtdSn CHAS. p. ALLEN. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

COR SALE One OF the best paying dining
4 rooms in the city; plenty of business the
year round; good reasons for elllng; for price,
Portland, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

Remonstrances against any change regu-
lating the capture Of migratory fishes in tide
waters were received.
Bill giving the sheriff OF Piscataquis county
salary OF $500, he receiving none Of the fees
from his deputies.
On motion of Mr.. Chabourne of Biddeford,
MT. Harrington seconding. the resolutions
were adopted on the death Of Admiral Porter
by q rising vote.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
In the Senate,

In the Senate numerous petitions were
presented for the regulation Of railroad fares,
and the resolution of the Waterville Board
of Trade for the survey of the Kennsbec river
relative to its water power.
A petition was received to revive the Mar
ragansett Manufacturing Company.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
FOR SALE

NOR SALE-A boarding house on Free street.
Il Full of boarders, rent $4,000, 20 rooms,
PROCTOR. Exchange street. III
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Committee on Legal Affairs,
Some Of the Business Presented In
The Two Houses.

AUGUSTA, February 1.-THE session to-
day was brief and unimportant. The fol-
lowing matters were disposed Of in both
branches:
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NOR SALE-One secondhand elevator with
H. all The attachments. in good condition I'll. j.
BAILEY & CO., 100 g. 1872 Middle street. III
NOR SALE-Fish horns for February 22d
Il wholesale anu retail, at 544 Congress street.
CHARLES DAY. III
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
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MALE HELP.
WANTED,

e reliable. well educated man as general agent
Y for Maine on the 'Standad d" Automatic
Safety Punch. Address GAVIN ROWE. JOG
Cours treet, Boston, Mass. feb17d3t
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Started by Strikers.

CoNNELLsvILLE. Pa, February l7.-Fifty
six acres OF the Meyer mines are on fire.
Three persons are known to have been
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
The Pension Agents office.

The committee ON public buildings this
morning decided to give Pension Agent Pur-
ington, for his department, the smallest OF
the two rooms now occupied by the adjutant
general
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

Charles p. Ingraham died In this Guy TINS
morning. aged n years, months No'ice VI
funeral hereafter.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
tenn p FRANCE.

FTNHE temperance committee will give public
IL hearing Thursday, Feb. 10, at O'Clock pm.
In Representatives Hall on the several matters
which have been referred TO them.
febI6spdtd r. n MAXIM Sec
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Railroads, TeIegraphs and Expresses.

yEyHE Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Il Expresses have assigned hearings on bills
and petitions referred to them, as follows:
For Wednesday, February 18th, 3 o'clock D. m,
An Act to incorporate the Casco Bay Telegraph
Co.
For Wednesday, February 1Sth 3 O'Clock D. M,
An Act ratlfying certain leases to the Maine Gen.
tral r.. r. Co.
ieb3dtd W. M. AVER, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Something Left Behind.

PARIS, February 17-The safes Of the de-
faulting banker. Victor Mace, (or Bernan)
have been opened and been found TO contain
$4,000, 900 francs.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
ThIef's valuabIs Prize, ,lEsi

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE pocket.
book of w. w. Edwards, containing over
$500 in money and several thousand dollars
worth of securities, was stolen yesterday af-
ternoon. The loss was not discovered unit
this forenoon. William Derocher, who was
suspected of the theft. was found to have
taken the train for Lawrence. Mass. A de-
spatch was sent to the city marshal Of that
city TO arrest him on arrival.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Serious Charges Against a Judge.

BIDDEFoRD. February 17.-City Marshal
Tarbox left for Augusta this noon with two
documents which he will present to the gov
ernor and council with a view Of securing
the impeachment Of Judge Charles s. Ham,
ilton Of the BlddefOrd Municipal Court.
The documents are the afidavits Of two
women who testify that they shared the hos
pitality of the judges office Sunday night
and yesterday drinking whiskey there with
him.
A warrant was today issued against Judge
Hamilton for assault on the city marshal,
who called at the effice last night.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
weather observations.

Mean daily ther.. 81 q Max. vel. wind. IA SW
Maximum ther. -. &c., o Total precip......- OH
Minimum ther.....26.Si
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The Workmen's Council of Brussels. ha.
issued invitations to sociahstic societies
throughout Europe and the United States TO
August sth.
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a Crooked Consul.

LONDON, February Ill. Cloete, Persian
consul general at this city, was today re-
manded for trial charged with obtaining
$4,000 by means Of companies he helped 10
organize upon an unsound basis.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
To Use Electricity at once.

BIDDEFoRD, February 17-Representa-
tives Of three electric companies were here
today making propositions to equip the Bid
deford and Saco railway with electricity.
The directors will probably decide within
few days what system to adopt. They are
desirous Of adopting the new motive power
as soon as the snow leaves.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-03-07
THE
bill.

The commissioners took imnOrtant &C.
ZION yesterday in the purchase from the
V"wnsi'e company of the splendid iron
b. dge across the Missouri river al this
city, and in letting the contract for n
bridge to he constructed across the Mis-
souri, between Cascade and 81. CLAIR.
The charges or in%sinuations of the
LEADER TO the effect that one of the com
missinners had been brihed, or that any
commissioner had requested the repre-.
senta,ives of the different bride com
panies t. put in hi Is for the bridge at
this place above $4,000. the sum asked
by the townsite company for the present
structure. will not be accepted by any
one as true. M"ssrs. Wegner, Hawkins
and Dickey are honorable men. and it
will require more than the simple state.
ment Of the Le,der or any di,gruntled
bridge company representative to make
The people of this community or county
takers. The Leader has mace a serious
charge, and il should he called upon to
back it up with something stranger than
mere assertion.
OF the ten bids for a bridge across the
river at this city, seven were above the
price asked by the Townsite company,
one about the same figure and the re-
maining two but a few hundred dollars
below. BY buying the present bridge all
right of way and other easements are Sc.
cured, which would cost the county a
good deal more han the difference be
tween the lowest bid and $45, 600, so tina
in reality a good bargain was made and
the county will profit by it. This was
the view taken by the majority of the
board and their action will be generally
sustained by the people of the county.
The people of Cascade and st. Clair
and surrounding country are to he con
g,atulated upon the assurance that they
will o have a fine iron bridge spanning