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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
Royal B. Spearin.

Word was received here THURSDAY
evening announcing the death OF Royai
E. SDcarin. which occurred at the IN
sane hospital in Augusta THURSDAY
evening. Mr.. Spearin was taken 10
Augusta about three weeks ago ana
up to the day he died Mrs. Spearln
was hopeful for his recovery, as MS
condition seemed better.
Mr.. Spearin was we'll known mere
he ard his wife having made IL theif
home for about IS years.
The deceased was IS years OF age anu
besides the widow. Mrs. Dell Spearih'
two children, Merritt Spearln OF Etha'
and Mrs. George Hodgdon 81 Cnnloh
a brother. Shepherd Spearin. Oh fiits-
field; three half brothers. Wlliian
Spearin. and Charles Spearln OF feiih-
sylrania, and David Spea:in y Dako'a'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
NEW SPANISH CABINET,
King Alfonso Names New Advisers
With Cominguex as Premier.

Madrid. July 6.-King Alphonso Fri
day sanctioned the appointment of the
following ministry to succeed the cabi-
net headed by Moret Prendergast,
which resigned Thursday.
Premier and Minister Of War-Field
Marshal Lopez Dominguez.
Minister Of foreign affairs-Senor
Gullon.
Minister Of the interior-Bernabe Da-
villa.
Minister Of finance-Navarro Rever-
ter.
Minister Of public worlSs-Garcia
Prieto.
Minister Of marine-Senor Alvarado.
Minister Of Observation-Disclosures Gil
mento.
Minister Of justice-Count Romano
noneS.
Although the Moret cabinet disap-
upears the new ministry represents the
same general policy, consisting OF
prominent men representing the various
Liberal groups in the Senate and the
Chamber Of Deputies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
NOW AT CHICAGO.
Silver Trowel Is Presented in Presence
of 300 Masons.

Chicago. July Eight hundred Ma
sons Of Illinois. Ohio, Indiana and Wis
consin assembled at the EngleWood
Masonic Temple last night to witness
the presentation of the Masonic silver
trowel to the Mystic Star Lodge OF
Englewood The trowel which is TO
travel around the globe as a symbol Of
brotherly love and affection in the or
der, is to remain in the possession OF
the local lodge for 80 days and then
continue on it's long journey.
The trowel was started on its trip
by the Justice Lodge of New York City
last October, and already has passed
to seven different grand jurisdictions
and states in the United States and
Canada. Twelve years viii be required
for it to go the entire Journey. The
emblem came to Chicago from Elkhart
Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

A meeting of the Waterviile grocery
clerks was held Friday evening in the
club rooms of the Watcrviln Painters
Association, for the purpose OF reaching
few agreements concerning which a
full account will IL ter be given the pub
lie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

HRS. Meiggs, widow of John C.
Meiggs. the railroad contractor. died
in London July 8. She was one OF the
Oldest members of the American col
ony and lived in London for 80 years.
John c. Meiggs, who was born in New
England, was associated with his
brother, Henry Mciggs. in building the
famous Oroya Railroad in Peru. and al
so while a resident Of London for 80
years, in building several important
railroads in Argentina. He suffered a
severe financial blow at the time of
the Barring crash and died in London
June 81, 1904, Henry Meiggs died in
Lima. Peru, In 1857.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Inc shad season Is rapidly drawing
70 a close on the Kennebec. Fisher
men are giving UP the business, and in
a week or two there will not be a net
in the water. The steamer Fish Hawk.
which has been here to deposit shad
fry in the river is expected to sail at
any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

business trip in the interests of the
Atherton Furniture Co, to Grand Rap
ids. Mich. Mrs. Weed will leave Monday
next to rejoin her husband in New
York City. They will visit friends for
a week in New York before returning
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

DIR. Charles \. Mcdonald Of Eagle
Lake, formerly of this place. was {.
ca Ter in town Thursday. on his way
home from Boston, and on leaving
Pittsfeld Friday. carried with him the
dog Boy-BOy, finely bred Boston ter
rier. 7. G. L2ncey has owned the dog
three years and sent him as a present
to Mrs Mcdonald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

and three half sisters, Mrs. Samuel
Pus;1or of Pittsfield Mrs. Howard
Wells Of Pishon's Ferry and Mrs. Geo.
II. Lewis Of Clinton survive.
The remains were taken to the home
OF his daughter. Mrs. George Hodgdon.
in Clinton. Friday and the funeral SER
vices will at the Free Baptist church
In Clinton at r. NJ. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. Ada Hlwell of Lawrence, and
Mrs. John Buffers of Exeter, sisters to
j. W. Peas1, and Alvin Burrill of Lynn.
Mass, assistant foreman of the Gener-
al Electric Co. of that city, a brother
to Mrs. ]. W. Pease, are visiting at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Pease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Lancey 6. Milliken, who has been in
the store of Haskell. Adams Il Co,
wholesale grOcers, Boston, for the past
Year, arrived home Thursday and will
act as travelling sales,nan for the firm
in sections of this state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
Tel. ELL.

daughter. and Mr.. Pickin were in at
tendance. also NJ. G. Williams OF Hart
land.
Geo. r. Pushor, Llewellyn Woodbury.,
David Raymond and John Foster acted
as bearers. Interment was in the VII
lage cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

In addition to the Maine Central sta
ton is now occupied by the cny loves
for which the structure was PR ncipal-
ly erected. Work has already 'neen be-
gun upon the tearing down Of the form
er quarters of the baggage. express and
operating rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Four offenders received sentence for
intoxication in the Watervillle NUM-
cipal court Friday morning. Two men
We're thereafter committed in default
of payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

beginning Sunday July s. and contin-
uine to Sept. l, union services will be
held Sunday evenings at 6.15 o'clock at
the Free Baptist church. under the
leadership Of the Christian Endeavor
Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The hay crop Of Kennebec county is
said by numerous farmers of this sec
ton to be exceJ ,tionally large, in spite
Of the fact that reports mach to the
contrary are heard from other parts of
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

H. W. Jones returned Friday from
short vacation wi ch he pa sse d at
the homestead Inr. South China.
There are now nearly so summer guests
at this place and che sea son mas open
ed with the most favorable prospects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Marsh of
Leicester Mass. returned home Fri
DAY. after a, short visit at the home
Of Mr. Marsh's brother. Rev. r.. L.
Marsh of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Engrill and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth, who have
oeen the guests of Gardiner friends,
ie1t Yesterday for a stay with relatives
IN Bath before returning to their home
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The ladies' Of the Methodist church
will hold a sale Of cooked food this af-
ternoon in the store recently vacated
by c. G. Brown, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. Nelson Z. Anderson and two
children. Harry and Vivian, of Chicago,
are making an extended visit in town
with relatives and friends. They are
now at the home of Nh and Mrs. A. T.
Randlett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Misses Anges and Harriet Wheeler.
VINO nave been visiting friends in
Whitefield. left yesterday for their
home in South Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Anna Dillson. who has been
visiting friends in Farmingdale, re-
turned yesterday TO her home in Cam
bridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Smith, who have
been visiting friends in Gardiner. re-
turned yesterday to their home in
Salem, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Siphers left
yesterday for Clinton, where they will
be the guests of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cotton. who have
been visiting relatives in West Gar
diner, left yesterday for their homes
in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. Silas Adams is passing a vaca-
ton Of four weeks with relatives in
Bath and Woolwich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. d. H. White Of Brighton. Mass.
arrived yesterday for a visit with
friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The ladies the Congregational church
will hold lawn party next Thursday
evening on the church lawn. Ice cream
and cake, etc, will be for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Nathan Fur, who has been visiting
1rlnesd in Gardiner and vicinity. re-
turned yesterday to his home in Pro-
violence, r. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Charles Newton and his daughter,
Mrs Annie Sheridan. returned Friday
from short visit with friends in South
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Misses Della and Glayds Munson.
who have been visiting Randolph
friends. returned yesterday to their
home in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Zetta Averin of Portland is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. George Brann,
in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. Myrtilla Smith, who has been
teaching school in Bryant, is visiting
her brother, Rev. F. E. Smith in Ran
dolph. before returning to her home at
East Dixmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. Arthur Terry of this city has re-
turned from a short visit with friends
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Misses Katherine and Mary Nc
Carthy, who have been visiting rela-
tives in Whitefield. left yesterday for
their home in Brockton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Sadie V. Carter of South Port
land. who has been visiting friends in
Randolph returned to her home yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Addie Benner, who has been
visiting friends in Randolph. left yes
terday for her home in Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

John A. Davidson. whose condition
has eben a source of much anxiety, is
said to be rapidly improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. RAYMOND return
ed Friday from SFowho1an, where thoy
We're delegates at the Free RaDtist
Sunday School annual convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. Mabel Hutchinson and daughter,
Hazel. will leave this morning to pass
the summer at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss George Watson arrived from
Bridgeport Mass, yesterday for a visit
with friends in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Theresa Coyne is once more in
her position at the grocery store Of the
w. P. Stewart Co, after enjoying 4
vacation of several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
PITTSFIELD.

w. E. Hackett of Ss:owhngan came
Thursday to visit his father. Allen
Hacl7ctt, returning Friday Mr.. Hack
EFT made the trip In his automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Renney arrived
from Bridgeport CT, yesterday for a
visit with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Frances Lasson, who has been
visiting Gardiner friends, returned yes
terday to her home in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Georgia Wardwell will leave
Monday for a vacation of a week with
friends at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

A. S. Elson of Rockland called on
friends in this city yesterday while on
the way to 4 business visit in Water
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

F. E. Stratton of Clinton was visiting
at the home of Mrs. c. W. Husscy Fri
day for a shor time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Misses Della and Marguerite Vale
arrived yesterday from Newton, Mass.
for visit with friends ihethis vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
WATERVILLE.

DR.. and P. S. Merrill have returned
from a short vacation at Kineo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Charles l.. Wentworth Of this city
was in Augusta Friday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

ting relatives in Randolph. returned
yesterday to her home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Sadie Butler ofsthis city has re-
turned from Portland, after stay OF
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Misses Helen Holt Is making an ex-
tended visit with friends in Massachu-
sets. iAaIah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. c. E. Ritnour returned yester-
day to her home in Biddeford, after
passing a few days in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

James Kelley and Mrs. Kelley, his
mother, left yesterday for a visit in
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George X. Routelle of
this city left Friday TO pass a short
vacation at Owls Head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Caro- Livers OF Boston is visit
ing her uncle, G. Z. bearing. 'i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. E. c. Wakefield and family have
gone to Capitol Island and will occupy
the Goodwin cottage for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mrs. L. A. Booker and daughter, Miss
Rena, left yesterday for visit at the
Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Almeda c. Murch, who has
been visiting friends here. left yestel-
day for her home in Springfield. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Mr. and Mrs F. E. Brown left Friday
for Five Islands, where they will pass
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Martha Jennson is passing a
few days at the home of Miss May Run
nels on Silver street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Dan Monro has returned from a
short visit with friends at Squirrel Is
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Theo Townsend Of this city is
passing a vacation at her home IN Linn
erick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The work of oiliDg the Maine Central
roadbed between Waterville and Au-
gusta is expected to commence today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

John Hatch. Colby '0s, left Friday
for his home in San Antonio, Texaa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

DR.. and Mrs. W. p Giddings have re-
turned from a stay at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Miss Ethel Stanton Of Alfred Is WIS.,
iting friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Matinee Of "The Hidden Hand" at
23O today at Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The ladies of the First Baptist
church will hold a lawn party on the
church grounds next Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Gardiner will play Augusta this ar
ternoOn at Quimby field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Z. w. Partridge left yesterday for
visit at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

George A. Weed left Thursday on a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Shore dinner Sunday at Emery's.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-04-28
CLEAN YARD THOROUGHLY.
In the Spring Womnn's Thoughts
Should Turn to Outside as Well
as Inside Of House.


No housekeeper needs urging to be-
seems to be In the blood OF al women
to want TO tear things out" with the
FIRST breath n, warm weather n ia
very essential tina, the nouse should
he nurIfieJ and cleaned but there IL
d,nrer thai in tho deyo,ion IN the
he'd and living rooms The mos, impor.
tan, task of all may he forpotten II
is hard work TO clean in hot weather.
In, bet,er tina, ,non IN neglect the
door ward IN the last for IL is here
that the FIRST and hes, work ,bould be
done
GOOD housakee,sr was tn move
with her family to new home las.
wear and II happenei that the farm
bouso had b.cn occupi.l nv a very
shif,,ess family Dian, Won ms,
dread that houseg" n friend asked her
but sh. ouickl, r,nIiei. II can clean
the house I'm, tho yard a aIthy" The
clean family So, ,o work In Ienoynte
,hin.s ,,I This il III. way they did ~
Tbe h,rk yard was moved INST as deem
AS possible and tho garden rlan,ed tn
IN. very kitchen norcn re IA soil
redol.n, with blth WIS eombea nv IN.
sh,rn roke of tho .r,,m,l,,.on nj
wears AMI whatever ,ouli h. burned
was speedily turned INTO smole and
ashes Then the old cans and bottles
and broken dishes w.re raked into n
dee, trench ana the Who'll. smoo,hed
over The garden WAS wonderfully pro-
du,,,ye tha, wear and the next before
a nue sod WINS starred I'm, the new
mistress said he usually ate the yeye-
tab,.s WITH n Ii,,fc sbudd.r when she
COLLECTED that ba * ward.
This may have b,en an extreme case.
I'm, IN. ,,ay ho,s.x,,. "a nm, IN h,,d
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-04-28

The dam Just completed which Is to
add 1900. 900. 100000 gallons OF water
to New Yorks citys water supply, Is
the largest dam in the world. We
have heard a great deal of the Assuam
dam In Egypt, built to control the ir-
rigating floods Of the Nile. bat the
Assuam is more Of = dike than a
dam, and though longer than the Gro
ton dam Its height is but 10 feet to
the 30l feet OF the other.
England has the notable Vryny dam,
France the Furens, Belgium the G.lep-
pc. the three great dams of Europe:
the new Croton dam is larger than
these three combined.
1t has taken IL years to construct
this work and cost $7.7c0,oOO. In the
labor Of construction there has been a
noticably small loss OF life compared
with other undertakings OF this kind.
Some men were killed by premature
explosions and there were few other
accidents; but. Mr.. Coleman. the chief
OF the firm OF contractors which built
the dam, says there has been less
loss OF life In the work on the Croton
dam than on any other similar work
In the history of such operations
Once the work was retarded a short
time by n strike. and for three weeks
the Seventh regiment was kept busy
at the dam: but no other serious dis
turbance interfered.
The great stretch OF land below the
new dam belongs to the city. and this
has been graded and will be ma into
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-04-28
PRIME Jelly.

Stew. until Just tender. two pounds
Of French pruncs. cool and remove
pits: soak one box OF graduated g-la.
tin. In one pint OF cold water until
soft. then add threc-auart.rs Of a
quart OF boiling water. one and one
half cupfuls OF sugar. juic. of three
lemons: set In pan Of Ice water and
then stir until II commences to thick.
en-: cover the bottom Of n deep pan
with onc-half Of nm Inch thickness OF
the Jelly. set II In cool place. and
when Arm. lay In the prun"s, and then
add IN. remainder OF the jelly. When
arm. dip an instant In warm water
or ~ip. the outside with a cloth
~runr ont Of bollinT water: and then
place dish over the top. then invcrt
pan. and jolly will slip out: Harnish
with whipped cream.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1906-04-28

. public park. ''hen the city obtain
ed possession OF the tract covered by
the dam and lake. many roads and
bridges had to be done away with.
These have been replaced by the con-
read along the shores Of the lake.
Where the Croton was once but n
narrow river. Its character has been
20 changed II becomes \ great lake.
1900 feet across ut the dam breast.
nllinE the valley behind II for nearly
20 miles and spreading At Hunters
Brook to m extreme width OF two
miles. Three miles from the new dam
Il the old Croton dam. once regarded
n = wonderful structure. when the
waters have risea to the top Of the
new dam the top Of the old croton
dam will b ss feet below the sur
face"
The new dam 10 divided into three
sections. The main dam extends L.
400 feet from the south side OF Croton
valley to . point spiiiway and
bridge span begin. The spillway.
which curves away To the eastward. Is
1000 feet In length. A steel arch
bridge 200 feet lon. follows the
straight line OF the main dam. and
over this and the top OF the main dam
is u highway Il feet wia.. After the
water passes the spillway 1t flows I'M
der the bridge. Water that has risen
TO the top OF the spiliway will be i6
feet below the level OF tn. highway.
when New York undc. took the con
struetion OF new dam Considerable
time was spent In the vitality import
ant matter OF selection o! n site. At
nrst n site mile and an eighth farther
down stream WAS chosen. but no con.
s,ruction WAS ever begun at this point.
behring's were made all over tho valley
before nnal decision was made and
work began. Il was found necessary
10 penetrate TO the solid rock for n
foundation. and not until u depth OF &,
feet was solid rock reached. On this
arm foundation has been reared The
most enormous piece OF masonry In
the world. II IL 400 fee, long from
tho south end OF lac main dam To this
north end OF the spiliway. AZ Its base
II i ZIG feet thick. and this tapcrs to-
ward tho top. where II IL ten feet
across at tho top 81 the main dam.
Tho slope of the inner wall Ii very
slight" That tho reader may have
soins appreciation Of the uiyr OF the
new dam. We reproduce well sum.
married. Information concerning tho
n'ap~ndous engineering tsat The