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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
HOLDS AUTO LAW VALID.
Judge Fowler Decides That City of Ripon
Had Power to Regulate
Speed.

FOND DU LAC. Wis, Nov. 6.-[Spe-
cial. Judge Fowler has decided that
the ordinance passed by the city Of
Ripon controlling the speed of automo-
biles and other vehicles is constitutional
and valid.
The decision is the result of arguments
made by Attorneys Morse and Johnson
for DR.. A. Mitchell, who was sued by
Ripon for the recovery of penalty for al
legged violation, that the city council had
no authority to pass such an ordinance
and that any vehicle can go at any rea-
sonable speed upon the streets of cities.
The court goes into the case thorough
ly and says the city has all power neces-
sary for the regulation of speed on
streets and highways.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
He DIES FROM HIS WOUND
]. A. Mckay Shot by Bullet
Meant for Senator Wright.
QUARREL OVER POLITICS.
Merrill Legislator Defends Reputation Of
D. E Riordan and Gun
Play Results.

M1NOQUA, Wis, Nov. 3.-[SpeciaI1
j. A. Mckay of Wausau, chief scaler
for the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railroad, was struck and fatally injured
yesterday afternoon by a bullet intended
for State Senator James A. Wright of
Merrill. He died at Wausau today.
Quarreled Over Politics.
The shot was fired, it is alleged, by a
man named Lloyd, timber estimator in
the employ of the Land, Log and Lum-
Der company of Milwaukee. Lloyd and
Senator Wright had been in political
discussion involving the reputation of
ex-senator D. E. Riordan of Eagle
River. Lloyd was placed under arrest
immediately after the shooting.
The trouble arose at the MinOcqua
house early in the afternoon. Lloyd was
bitter in his denunciation of Riordan
and Senator Wright, who succeeded
Riordan in the Senate, defended the
reputation of his predecessor.
But for the interference of bystanders
there would have been a fight at that
time. Lloyd, who lives here, then went
home.
Lloyd Draws Revolver.
In fifteen or twenty minutes he re-
turned to the hotel, where he found
Senator Wright, Mr.. Mckay and others.
LoyO walked up TO wright ana SAID:
You must take that back"
II don't have anything to take
back" said Senator Wright. Il meant
just what 1 said"
At that Lloyd pulled a pistol from his
pocket and pointed it at Wright as if to
fire, and saying as he did so:
IN make you eat those words"
Bullet Strikes Mckay.
Senator Wright grabbed Loyd's arm
to turn the gun from his own body, and
as he did so the revolver was discharged.
The bullet struck Mckay, who was sit
ting at the table, in the abdomen.
Lloyd was seized. Mckay, who has
been in the employ of the Milwaukee
railway for many years, is we'll known
throughout northern Wisconsin. Lloyd
is in comfortable circumstances, and be-
ing a timber estimator, is we'll known
throughout the northern section.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
TAKE ON MORE CAPITAL.
STANDARD Lime and Stone Company In
creases Stock to Meet Construction
Expenses on Oakfeld Plant.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Nov. f.! Spe-
ciaL. l-Stockholders of the Standard
Lime and Stone company met at the gen
eral offices in this city Thursday and in
creased their stock of the company from
$4,000 to $4,000. This action was
taken so as to meet the additional ex-
pense OF the construction of the new
Oaktield plant. The company has been
operating a plant in Manitowoc county
for several years
w. A. Titus, who was at one time in
terested in the Western Lime and Ce-
ment company Of Milwaukee and who
organized the Standard, will continue as
secretary and treasurer and E. H. Ly-
ons, county treasurer, as president. A
number of local business men have been
added to the list of stockholders.
The grading for the track at Oakfield,
connecting the quarry with the North
Western road, is about completed. A
track contract was let last week to the
Austin Manufacturing company of Au-
rora, ILL.,, for a stone crusher which
Will be put in as soon as the rails are
laid. The plant is expected to be in
operation next summer. The Mantle
woe quarry will still be operated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
BIG KENTUCKY REPTILE.
It's Trail Seen Once More on a Hardin
County Road.

The giant snake which is supposed to
live in the cliffs of southwestern Hardin
county has again made its appearance.
A few days since it crossed the Hardin
Springs road near Pole Bridge church,
leaving huge wriggling trail i'll the
dust two and one-half inches deep and
eleven inches wide.
This enormous reptile made its first ad-
vent in that section some fifteen years
ago, and since that time has crossed the
public highway near the same point
twice every year, once in the spring and
again in the early autumn. During this
time it has been sighted by a number of
different persons, among them some of
the most reputable citizens of Hardin
county, who uniformly describe it as
monster reptile, with it's great body, al
most as large as a mans waist, check
cred over with spots of black and gray,
and estimated at twelve or fourteen feet
in length.
At no time has it ever shown fight or
appeared to so much as notice the pres
ence of those who have seen it, except
on one occasion several years ago, when.
being suddenly encountered by some
hunters in the thick underbrush near the
roadside, the serpent shook it's mammoth
head with expanded jaws over the tops
of the bushes, and the panic-stricken
hunters scampered away.
Some years since it was seen on one of
it's semi-annual proWls by S. +. Faber
of Vertrees, one of the prominent farm
ers of the county, when it crossed the
road just in front of his four-horse team
and became entangled in a rickety old
fence, foundering off several rails in its
efforts to disengage itself. 1t has been
noticed that this great serpent crosses
the country road to westward every
autumn, and it is supposed to have it's
habitation in some of the numerous
large rugged and cleft riven cliffs or deep
caverns that abound in the region of
Hills mill, on Rough creek, perhaps hi
bernating in some covert abode, whence
it issues forth at certain periods accord
ing to it's serpentine habits.-Elizabeth-
town Cor. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
VARSITY STUDENTS
DISREGARD CLASSES.
VICTORIOUS BADGER ELEVEN MET
AND CARRIED THROUGH
MADISON STREEI3.
Monster Mass Meeting Is Held in Gym
nasium-Gov. La Toilette Refuses
Call to Take Part.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. G.-[Special
Twenty-Five hundred students of
University of Wisconsin, headed by the
University band, gathered at the North
Western station at 7:40 this morning to
greet the victorious Badger team upon
their arrival from Minneapolis.
1t was the greatest demonstration seen
at Wisconsin for years. The team was
carried from the train on the shoulders
of the students and placed in carriages
which were drawn by the students.
Coach King was placed upon the front
seat of the first carriage, with broad
smile on his face.
From the station they marched to the
state capitol and called loudly for Gov
La Toilette, but despite the repeated
calls, for some unknown reason, he did
not respond.
Glasses were disregarded and books
thrown to the wind and the whole con-
tingent, now about $500 strong, assem-
bled in the gymnasium and held a mon
ster mass meeting, with revival of the
old spirit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
LOSE MONEY ON CABBAGE
Farmers Who Sold Yields at $3.50 Per
Ton Find Price Is
Now SIA.

APPLETON, Wis, Nov. 3.-[Spe-
cial. l-Thousands of dollars will be lost
to farmers of Outagamie county as a
result of contracts made last year to
dispose of their entire cabbage crop to D.
w. Dean, local commission merchant,
for $3.50 per ton. Cabbage now is sell
ing for $14 a ton, price heretofore I'M
heard of here. Many farmers have gone
back on their contracts and suit will be
instituted against them within a few
days. The cabbage crop of the north
ern section of Wisconsin has been a
failure on account of the unusual
amount of rain early in the season.
Dean has already shipped a great many
carloads from different points of the
county. Few farmers have delivered
their crop to Mr.. Dean and it is known
that others have disposed of their cab
bage to other dealers who are paying
S14 per ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
EPISCOPALIANS FAVOR
CANON ST. GEORGE.
Meeting at Racine, However, Took No
Action on Coadutor So Far as
Can Be Learned.

RACINE, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l-
At a meeting of the Episcopal clergy
men of this district here today no action
was taken, so far as has been made
public, regarding the report of this dis
trict on the bishop coadjutor, who is to
be elected November q at a meeting to
be held in Milwaukee. Dean Mallory
of Kenosha read a paper and at 2:2O
o'clock this afternoon the clergymen left
for their homes.
None of the delegates here would state
who they would support at the election.
However, all stated that it was their
belief that Rev. Charles Colt of Balti-
more, Rev. John McGraw Foster of
Boston and Rev. c.. Officer of Princeton,
n. j., would not be considered at the
coming election.
There seems to be feeling among the
members who were here today that
Canon st. George of Nashota Wis,
would probably be the candidate who
will receive the support of the majority
Canon st. George refused to be inter
viewed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
IF YOU ARE A WOMAN
What Mrs. Ford Says Concerning Or.
Williams Pink Fills will Surely
Interest You.

"I wish could help other women get
rid of certain physical troubles as COM
pletely as have succeeded in getting
rid of mine, said Mrs. B. B. Ford, of
Pushmataha, Miss, recently. lyon
know" she continued, "that woman's
health depends chiefly on the regu-
larity of just one function. If she
fails to keep that properly regulated she
has no end of physical misery. 1 suf-
Tered from that one cause for two
wretched years, during one of which /
was kept in bed all the time. / tried
medicines enough to cure any illness,
but nothing gave me the slightest bene-
fltuntil l began using DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. They cured me.
Why, was suffering all the time prac-
tically from sickness of the stomach,
dizziness or swimming in my head and
pain in my back. Now | am entirely
free from discomfort of that sort. l am
not only able to keep on my feet, but to
do my work as a teacher, and to enjoy
the pleasures that come through the
possession of sound health.
Within three weeks after beginning
the use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills l ex-
perienced such relief that / knew they
must be adapted to the needs of my case.
After using them for short while longer
I became and have since remained
well woman, and the reason why is sim
ply that took Dr. Williams Pink Pills
These pills make uterine action reg
ular and painless, Danish headaches, lam
guor, nervousness, create appetite, pro-
mote digestion, put color IN the COM
plexion. build I'D strength and health.
Every woman should send to the DR..
Williams Medicine Company, Science
tady, Ny, for valuable booklet, en-
titled Plain Talks to Women" 1t will
be mailed free in sealed envelope to the
address of any applicant. DR.. Williams
Pink Pills are sold by all druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
BRANDON BUSINESS
SECTION WIPED OUT.
Fire Which Has Origin in Millinery Store
Causes Loss of S5o,ooo-Other
Fire Losses

BRANDON, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l
Saturday night by fire which original
ed in the millinery store of Mrs. w. II.
Hockenberger, and wiped out an entire
business block.
Famed by a good wind, the fire swept
up the row of wooden buildings in an
hour. Dynamite was used to stop the
progress Of the flames, but without sue
cess.
The losses are as follows:
Mrs. W. H. Hockenberger insured on
stock for $500; loss, $500.
DR.. w. w. Brown, upstairs; loss, $500; no
insurance.
Buildings owned by Zilkeski, insured for
$500; loss, S400.
Parise, insured on building, $500; loss,
$500. Loss on stock, $500; fully insured
Otto Becker, barber stock; fully insured.
f. j. Rhodes, insurance on building, $500:
loss, $500; stock fully insured at $1400.
Mary Blilfuss, insured for $500; loss, $780,
Charles Carnes, fully insured.
Frank Hillstrom, insured on building,
$500 and $500 on furniture; loss on build
ing, $500.
st. Paul drug store; fully insured
Westcott's law office; fully insured; also
DR.. Crawford's dental Office.
Pake & Landreck's old store and stock
fully insured
Grace Shaw Ross, loss on building, $1,000.
NJ. M. Ross; nearly covered by insurance.
HOUGHTON, Mich, Nov. 6.-The
store of Hennes & Co. was totally de-
stroyed by ire of unknown origin. The
store was stocked with it's entire holiday
supply. The total loss is estimated at
So, 900, partially covered by insurance.
NEENAH, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special. i
While his tool houses and business of
fees were burning in the rear of the
new Menasha hotel, Mr.. Andrews
dashed into the flames and succeeded in
securing his plans and books. His
clothing was afire when he emerged but
he escaped without serious burns.
DENVER, Colo, Nov. GA fire in
the lumber yards of McPhee & McGin-
nifty early today destroyed lumber and
cement to the value of So, 200.
Ell PASO, Tex, Nov. 6.-The Myar
Opera house, erected in 1887, was de-
stroyed by fire. Besides the playhouse
and hotel a number of stores were To-
Gated in the building. The total loss is
over 100000. The guests of the hotel
were unable to save anything. The
corpse of Edward Mack of Joliet, ILL.,,
narrowly escaped incarceration.
HANOVER, Pa, Nov. 6.-Miss Alma
Hake was nursing Mrs. Albert Rogers
and her babe, when kerosene lamp
exploded in the bedroom. The nurse
picked up the flaming lamp and carried
it down stairs. She was so badly burned
that death ensued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
CONVENE AT APPLETON.
Y. w. C. A. Sessions Opened by Rev. 7
Beveridge Lee of Milwaukee,
Closes Sunday Night.

APPLETON, Wis, Nov. 4.-The an
nual state convention of the Young
Womens Christian association is in ses-
sion here. Rev. J. Beveridge Lee of
Milwaukee opened with an address on
THE Convention Motto" About $50
delegates are in attendance. Among the
leaders will be Mrs. Charles Larson of
Milwaukee. This will be followed by
the Bible hour under the leadership of
National Student Secretary Miss Ber-
tina Condo. A the student conference
held this afternoon Lawrence university,
University of Wisconsin, Beloit and
Ripon colleges were represented by dele
gates who made reports. The conven-
ton will close Sunday night.
BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 1.-The
question of the consolidation of the in
ternational board and the American
board of the Young Women's Christian
association was the subject debated at
great length today at the meeting of the
eighteenth biennial conference of the
body. 1t is evident that most of the
delegates desire consolidation. \ vote
will be taken on Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
REMAINS NOW IN VAULT.
Body of Col. "Gabe" Bouck Removed
from Cemetery to Rest in Mag
nifcent Sarcophagus.

OSHKOSH. Wis. Nov. 4.-LSpeciall
The remains of the late Col Gabriel
Bouck now repose in a vault constructed
of Oshkosh quarried stone. laid in Port
land cement and sealed so rs to be air
and water tight.
The remains were removed from the
grave at Riverside cemetery and placed
in this vault, the cover of which is
solid marble slab. The whole is sur
mounted by one of the most beautiful
and costly monuments which has ever
been erected in this part of the state. 1t
is built in sarcophagus style and beau
tifully carved and the total height of the
monument is seven feet
On both sides of the die is cared the
name of ''Gabe BOuck" in facsimile of
his own signature and on one side of
the die in addition to the name is let
tered the years of his birth and death.
1S26-1904. Surrounding the monument
will be placed Il curbing of Joliet stone.
This has not been put in position yet.
The cost of the monument. including the
vault, will approximate $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
Some Queer Queries.

If the rubber market declines, can it
be called a gum drop!
Is the hare spring the main spring of
rabbit?
If a Quaker is friend, why is not a
Quakeress a lady friend?
If large ears denote q misery DISPOSE
ton, why is mule so free with his hind
legs? =
Are skeleton keys made to open dead
locks?
Why are there menageries but no
womenageries?
Does a mans funny bone do the laugh
ing in his sleeve!
Is an earthquake real estate move
ment ?-Men and Women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
SHOT PIERCES
JURIST'S HEART.
JUDGE S. T. DICKINSON OF ST.
PERIOR IS VICTIM OF AN
ACCIDENT.
Was One of Pioneers of Wisconsin and
Participated in Many Noted
Legal Battles.

SUPERIOR, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.
Judge S. I. Dickinson, one of the best
known lawyers of the state and most
prominent residente of this city, today
accidentally shot himself while cleaning
a rifle. The bullet pierced his heart.
Although over 20 years of age, the
judge was still active in his profession
and also as a huntsman. He was max
ing preparations for a hunting trip when
the accident happened.
Judge Dickinson was one of the pio-
neers of the west end of this city, hay
ing come here from Sparta. Wis. He
has been participant in some of the
biggest legal fights in the courts of the
state, and for several years past has
been a member of the bar committee of
examiners for the state. He was q
Democrat of the Cleveland school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
START TWO NEW BANKS.
Commissioner Bergh Approves Charter of
Stoughton and Hudson Institution.

MADISON. Wis, Nov. 4-Commis-
sioner of Banking NJ. c. Bergh has ap-
proved and filed articles of incorporation
for two new state banks.
The Farmers and Mechanics State
bank of Stoughton is capitalized at S25,-
OOO The incorporators are T. B. Hy-
land. l. E. Wright and Ed Erickson.
The Peoples State bank of Hudson is
capitalized at $4,000. The incorporat-
ors are G. w. Bell, Spencer Haven, A.
G. Armstrong, B. E. Grinnell S. Barter,
n. B. Bailey and G. n. Gorham.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
PREACHERS GO ON
HUNT; NEARLY DROWN.
Thin Ice Cuts Through Light Skiff and
Revs. Breeze Have Narrow
Escape

PORTAGE, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.1
Rev. Emanuel Breeze of Fox Lake
and his brother, Rev. Moses Breeze of
Cambria, had a narrow escape from
death here.
They started on a hunt in skiff and
were pushing the boat up the river
through the thin ice which cut through
the boat. 1t began to fill with water
and swamped, letting both preachers
into the ice cold water.
Moses was unable to swim, but Eman-
Uel managed to hold onto the skiff with
one hand and assisted him. They man
aged to get the boat to shore.
Rev. Breeze of Cambria soon recov-
cred, but Rev. Breeze of Fox Lake has
been confined to his bed for several days,
being Frustrated from the shock and ex-
posture and believing he had witnessed
the death of his brother by drowning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
OLD-FASHiONED FARE.
Hot Biscuit, Gridd1e-Cakes, Pies and
Puddings.

Puddings.
The food that made the fathers
strong is sometimes unfit for the chill
dren under the new conditions that our
changing civilizat ton is constantly
bringing in. One of Mr.. Bryans
neighbors in the great State OF Ne
braska, writes:
Il was raised in the South, where
hot biscuits, griddle-cakes, pies and
buildings are eaten at almost every
meal, and by the time located in Ne
braska 1 found myself sufferer from
indigestion and it's attendant 1lls-dls-
tress and pains after meals, an almost
constant headache, dull, heavy sleep
mess by day and sleeplessness at
night loss of flesh. impaired memory,
etc, etc.
~ was rapidly becoming incapaci-
tated for business, when valued
friend suggested a change in my diet
the abandonment of heavy, rich stun
and the use Of Grape-Nuts food. L
followed the good advice and shall al
ways be thankful that did so.
whatever may be the experience
of others, the beneficial effects of the
change were apparent in my case al
most Immediately. My stomach, which
had rejected other food for so long,
took to Grape-Nuts most kindly; IN
day or two my headache was gone,
began to sleep BEAUTIFULLY and before
q week was out the scales showed
that my lost weight was coming back.
My memory was r"stored with the re-
newed vigor that 1 felt In body ana
mind. For three years now Grape
Nuts food has kept me in prime conda-
ton, and 1 propose it shall for the rest
Of my days.
"And by the way, my 21a year old
baby is as fond OF Grape-Nuts as
am, always insists on having It, Ii
keeps her as healthy and hearty as
they make them" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason.
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road 20
MELVILLE" in pkgs..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
WILL NOT SHIRK DUTY.
Lieut.. Gov. Davidson Says Report That
He VIII Not Fill Out La Follette's
Term Is Not True.

MADISON. Wis, Nov 4.-Lieut.
Gov. James 0. Davidson emphatically
denied report that he would not serve
out the unexpired term of Gov. La Fol-
lette should the latter resign to go to the
United States Senate.
You may depend upon it that I shall
always perform my official duties as well
as l am able" declared Lieut. Gov. Da-
wilson. L don't know whether Gov.
La Toilette will resign or not
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
RUNAWAY NEARLY FATAL
Neenah Man Tries to Save Children at
Play and Breaks Bones-Other
Twin City Accidents.

MEENAn; Wis NOV -. t. SPECIAL zee J. l.
ably fatally injured in a runaway this
morning. The frightened horse dashed
across the Second ward school lawn,
kicking the dashboard of the buggy to
pieces and scattering half a hundred
children at play. Anderson chung to the
reins to prevent an injury to the chill
dren and was dragged out of the buggy,
receiving two fractured ribs and in
jures to his abdomen.
Martin Danielson, a contractor, was
struck on the head by falling brick and
his skull slightly fractured. John Ellis
fell through a haymow and received a
broken arm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
MARRIES YORK STATE GIRL.
Former Resident of La Crosse Joins
Ranks Of Benedicts.

La CROSSE, WIS, Nov 6--[spe-
ciaI. Lizards have been received an
nouncing the marriage, November 1, at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis A. Waite of Adams, n. Y,
of Miss Bertha Belle Waite and Earl a.
Averiu of Chicago. Rev. ". e. Kim
ball. pastor of the Presbyterian church,
performed the ceremony. The groom is
well known in La Crosse, being former
ly employed in the office of \. Frey,
master mechanic of the Burlington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-11-10
INSPECT NEW TERMINALS.
Wisconsin Central Officials Visit Superior
and Say Ladysmith Line Will
Soon Be Started
SUPERIOR. Wis. Nov. Speci

SUPERIOR. Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l
Howard Morris, vice president and
general counsel of the Lake Superior &
w. T. Villas, a director of the Wisconsin
Central road, former United States Cir
cult Court Judge Jenkins of Milwaukee,
Charles Morris. attorney and secretary,
and Col. w. r. ellis, right of way
agent for the company, made short in
spection tour of the proposed terminals
here.
Mr.. Morris said: eve just dropped
into your city between trains. We have
let the contract for the construction of
the line from Ladysmith to Superior and
no doubt work on the line will be start
ed in the near future"