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The Newtown bee., 1906-05-04

have been recent guests of MT and Mrs James Wheeler.
 Will Smith passed a few days, last week, in Danbury.
 R. s. Hinman and niece, Miss Der tha Bradley, are visiting in Hartford.
 Miss Daisy Tyrrell and friend of Stepney were guests of MT and Mrs W. $. Bradley, last week.
 MT and Mrs Charles Wooster of An sonia visited MT and Mrs Stiles Love- land, recently.
 MT and Mrs Louis Goulett visited relatives in Fall River, Mass, over Sunday.
 In memory of Washington Irving Wheeler, who passed away few weeks ago. It was written by schoolmate and composed by her. Thou art gone from us. Dear schoolmate, But the sorrow that we feel this day Thy life was full of kindness,
 A pleasant word to one and all.
 When you obeyed the Masters call. You left us here to mourn you, Though our % hand d hy shouidy fail 10 a0 keep you, m For thy life's work on earth was done. Thy days on earth were numbered,
 Though short they seemed to be. Gods will be done on Heaven and earth
 For whose better judge than He. When our nndf iife's work on earth like yours is
 And our trials on earth are oer Until then we will think that you left
 But to meet on the other shore.
 Miss Rose Dillon has accepted a position in New Haven as companion to an elder}y lady. Miss Dillon spent Thursday of last week with friends in New Milford.
 Mrs George Thompson, who has been dangerously ill with pneumonia, is recovering.
 Mrs Harriett Dickerman of New Haven is guest of MT and Mrs c. E. Bradley. Harry Andrews is home from An sonia for few days vacation. Austin Mcdonald of Danbury has been spending a few days with his grandmother, Mrs B. Hartnett. R. s. Hlnman is on the sick list, and Dr Beardsley of Derby attends him. l.. Goulett has sold his valuable colt l Aquiri, to J. M. Nicholson of Char lottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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A MOUNTAIN OF GOLD

could not bring as much happiness to Mrs Lucia Wilke, of Caroline, Wis, as did one 25c box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, when it completely cured run ming sore on her leg, which had tor tured her B long years. Greatest an- tiseptic healer of piles, wounds, sores 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; F. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, ing ton; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Connery Bros., Georgetown; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; George D. Odell, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston, drug stores.
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HUNTINGTON
A HASH SUPPER.

On Thursday evening, May 10, the ladies of the Congregational church will give hash supper in Laborie's hall from 5 30 until 10 o'clock. There will be bread and cake on sale and also domestic articles and home made can- dy. One of the entertaining features of the evening will be the telling of "How earned my dollar," in rhyme by those ladies who have been work ing for the new church carpet. ADDRESS BY REV WILLIAM HALLAM
 TWEEDY.
 Rev William Hallam Tweedy of the South church, Bridgeport, will speak in the Congregational church, Friday evening of this week. This will be treat which no one can afford to miss and 1t is hoped there will be good at- tendance.
 Mrs Sarah Betts is spending some time in Bridgeport.
 Mrs E. s. Hawley has been spending some days With her son in Shelton. Mrs D. A. Nichols entertains her aunt, Mrs Ellen Buckingham, from Lakewood, N. J.
 H. l.. Everest has sold Millcroft to MT Fuller of New York City, who will occupy the place as summer home. The family will arrive in June. A pleasant whist was held in B. J. BuckinRham's hall, Monday evening. The first prizes were won by Mrs Paul Loverin and B. J. Buckingham and the consolat tion elephants by Mrs D. J. Buckingham and Wesley Coan. Mrs Albert Coan entertained the La dies Aid society on Thursday of last week. A box supper was served and $3 added to the carpet fund.
 Charles Etzel is painting for B. s. Hawley.
 D. A. Nichols has rented the Tai mage place and is getting it ready for the new tenants.
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NEW HAVEN COUNTY.
 SOUTHBUR1.
ALL THE LOCAL NEWS,

ALL THE LOCAL NEWS.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Allen from New Haven visited relatives in Southbury and Woodbury, last Friday.
 Frank Bradley'S oldest son is very sick with pneumonia. Dr Reynolds of Woodbury attends him.
 Albert Aston and sister from Brook lyn, N. Y., are in town for a few days.
 Mrs James Adams is afflicted with rheumatism and under the doctors care. Miss Eliza James is caring for her.
 The family of Martin Swanson are Quarantined at their home in this will lage, their son, Oscar, being i'll of diphtheria. Dr Greene attends him and he is reported to be doing nicely.
 Miss Ruby Dickinson has returned home, after an absence of several weeks, much improved in health.
 The family of MT and Mrs Walter Dickinson were all at home, recently, Miss Estella from New Britain, Louis from Northfield and Edwin from Rox- bury, making very pleasant family gathering.
 Mrs Harriett B. Jones has been vis- itfng friends in Waterbury.
 H. w. Beecher closed his singing, school in Roxbury, last Friday ev en- ing.
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Mail-Order Department,

which is in charge of experienced persons who for many years have filled orders for hundreds of our patrons living out of town. No matter where you live this shop is no farther away than your nearest postofice; we pay express or freight charge on all orders amounting to $l or more.
 Send us a trial order to-day, or, if you wish samples of dress goods. silks, wash goods, white goods, or faces or trimmings, just drop US a postal stating particulars.
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WEST REDDfiNa.
A SCHOOL REPORT.

A SCHOOL REPORT.
 Report of the Umpawaug school for the month of April: Whole number of pupils. .21; average attendance, IS; names of pupils neither absent nor tardy during the month: Clara Platt, Clair Hill, John Carson, Nile Curtis, Josie Meeker, Willie Ryder, Ralpb By der; roll of honor: Emma Bronson, Clair Hill.
 Mrs James Griffin has gone to Dan- bury to visit her daughter, Mrs Robert Holmes.
 Stephen Barnum is quite i'll.
 l.. M. Underwood of Umpawaug has improved the looks of his house very greatly by an addition to it's veranda.
 The painters have finished their work at F. B. Ewing'S and will begin painting at Miss Carrie Knapp's, this week.
 There is no improvement in the con- dition of Mrs James Carson.
 James Carson has heen very ill with inflammatory rheumatism.
 There is little improvement in the condition of Mrs M. E. Crofut, who has been very sick with erysipelas.
 Don't forget the entertainment at the Umpawaug Schoolhouse on Thurs day evening, May 3.
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Mrs George Thompson is sick with pneumonia. Dr Green of Southbury attends her.
 Miss Mabel Farnum of Shelton has recently visited at Monterey Bryant's.
 Harold Bryant visited his relatives at Noank over Sunday and from there returned to Boston to resume his studies at the Conservatory of Music
 Mrs Welcome Wheeler and two sons
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1's{as1|eqso1p|@S: 762.768 Chapel St. EsszEsEskeesk5z1I1Il lll IEE7l = NewHaVen'SMOSt Reputable
 Store. Established More Than Forty
 Years. The Store that Stands for Quality.

There are a great many who. in looking for low prices. lose sight of quality, but we guard your in- terest here-quai:y is the one thing this store stands for, and that is why it is safe stopping place. You could not make a mistake the policy of this house prevents it.
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Dr Hess Stock Food, Poultry Pana- cea and Instant Louse Killer, all guaranteed to do their respective work or your money back at s. B. Sanford & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-04

When in Waterbury trading you can get tOOthsome dinner at a small price at Calendars Half Dime Lunch on South Main street.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-04
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

At the home of MT and Mrs George Smith, last week, Tuesday evening, about 40 gathered to celebrate the 10th birthday of their daughter, Bertha. Cake, ice cream, etc., were served and all present had a most en- jOyable time.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-04
DEER SEEN IN THIS LOCALITY.

Two deer evidently make their home in this locality for they have been seen by several different persons near the station.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-04
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
STEVENSON.
CHURCH NOTES.

church here. Next Sunday, MT Har- rts, who was appointed by conference. is expected to begin his work for the ensuing year.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-04
MARBLEDALE,

FOREST FIRE BURNS OVER AN ACRE.
 The woodland belonging to Darius Bristol and w. o. Corning got on fire Sunday, about midnight, all the able bodied men in the community being called out. About an acre was burned over.
 MRS PETERS MAKES IMPROVEMENTS.
 Mrs Bernard Peters has had carpen- ters Merritt Beers and Edward By dell making extensive alterations on her place. The house has been raised up in the rear and greatly improved.
 Sperry Brothers have new team of horses bought of w. M. Keeler.
 Sherman Green has been laid up with lame leg.
 Joseph Watson is making improve ments on his house, adding veranda.
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FORTUNATE nISSOURlANS.

"When was druggist, at Livonia, Mo-" writes T. J. Dwyer, now of Graysville, Mo, "three of my custom CTS were permanently cured of con- sumption by Dr Kings New Discovery, and are we'll and strong to-day. One was trying to sell his property and move to Arizona, but after using New Discovery short time he found it un- necessary to do so. I regard pr Kings New Discovery as the most wonderful medicine in existence" Surest cough and cold cure and throat and lung healer. Guaranteed by R: H. Beers $ Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford; B. J. Bucking- ham, Huntington; Allen Joyce, Rox- bury Station; G. W. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Connery Bros, Georgetown; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; George D. Odell, Corn- wall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston, druggists. soc and $1. Trial bottle free.
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Out of Town

Customers can enjoy all the advan- tages of this store through our
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GEORGE RUFFLES,

Practical Painter. Painting is practical work. Skill ing
 You know gallons l.. & M. mixed with gallons Linseed Oil makes enough paint for moderate sized house best paint money can buy because the l.. & M. Zinc hardens the L. & M. White Lead and makes the L.. & M. Paint wear like iron.
 Buy l.. & M. and don't pay $1.50 a gallon for Linseed Oil, as you do in ready-for-use paint, but buy oil fresh from the barrel at 60 cents, and mix with the l.. & M.
 Actual cost L. & M. about $1 20 per gallon.
 Sold by Cogswell & Wetterau, Wash ington Depot, Conn.,: Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook. Conn.,; c. M. Beach, New Milford, Conn.,; Smiths Sons, West Cornwall, Conn.
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Fish, Fruit and Vegetables.

In our FISH Department we have the best obtainable, one of the daintiest features being our choice steak halibut. The Long Island clans. long clans. fine oysters. the latter opened at s cents quart are better than can be gotten anywhere.
 Biggest stock of Smoked. Dried and Salt fish ever seen.
 Havae, Markat.
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REDDING,
BRIEFLY NOTED,

George s. Banks has made some fine
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EJACULATION

January 1 isS2
 Last, Wtek .
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
CAMPAIGN GIFT TRIAL.
Party Leaders Testify IN Case Of
Senator Lodges Secretary.

Fcston, June 27-There was large gathering Of
Republican party leaders in the Superior Criminal
Court to-day. where they had been called as wit
nesses in the trial of Senator Lodges private sec
retay. Robert G. Proctor for larceny The spe-
cific charge against Proctor Is that he failed to
turn over to the Republican state Committee $225
which John c.. Bes:gen, OF quincy, says he gave
him for the party campaign fund. with the under
standing that he (Bestgen) should receive through
Proctor's influence a consulship in Germany
Nearly fifty Witnesses were sworn by the govern
ment. Mr. Bestgen told of several meetings which
he said. lie had two years with MI Proctor
at II which ne gave Proctor s225. He knew
Proctor not member of the state committee
and was willing to make il personal matter with
Senator Lodges secretary.
Colonel Thomas Talbot. chairman of the Repub-
lican State Committee, did not remember whether
he had received q contribution of $225 from Mr.
Bestgen through Mr. Proctor in 1894
Mr.. Dennison. the prosecuting attorney, read a
letter written by Mr.. Proctor to Colonel Talbot
in 1904. in which M. Proctor spoke OF Mr. Best
gems complaint about tie S225
Il did receive some money from Bestgen, Mr.
Proctor wrote: Il do not know whether IT was
to either Colonel Talbot or James B. Reyn-
ois."
Mr. Dennison asked Colonel Talbot IL he had
ceiVed S225 Mr. Proctor in 1905, and the chair
replied that he old not remember, but did not
think he did. Mr. Reynolds said he did not re-
Tor on behalf of Mr.. BestSen, and Joseph \. Pet
tersCn. Of Salem. who treasurer Of the COM
mttee in 1904, testified that he did not remember
receiving any money from Mr.. Proctor
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
T. T.. WAGG4MAN DEAD.
Former Treasurer of Catholic Uni
Uersity-FmIed for S4,OOO,O 900.

Washington, June 27.-Word has been received
here that Thomas Z. Waggaman OF this city, for
merly treasurer of the Catholic University, who
failed for more than 100000 about a year ago,
died to-day a farmhouse Annapolis,
where he had been for a number of months. The
cause Of death cancer of the face. He was
siXty-nne years old. Waggaman's failure startled
this city, where hundreds Of persons had placed
various of money with him for investment.
His art collection. which regarded of
the most valuable in the country sold At auc-
ton in New York in order partially to satisfy his
creditors.
Mr. Waggamau for many years was engaged here
in the real estate business and was behind some Of
the largest land transactions ever known in this
city. His financial condition first came to light
when he attempted to place a deed OF trust on his
art collection in favor OF the Catholic University
but he was thwarted in this by a number of per-
sons TO whom he owed money and who applied to
the courts to prevent his making the university
ings Instituted and he was declared a bank
Tupt. Later the grand jury of the District of
Columbia, Al the instance Of the United States
Attorney, took up the matter, and Mr.. Waggaman
was twice indicted for embeZzlement He was never
tried.
The cancer which caused his death began to de-
Ne!op ABOUT year ago. and his life had been
Fous breakdown soon after his arrest and after
giving bail, was taken 10 a small farmhouse near
Annapolis. II order that he might have rest and
quiet The place where he 6ied was in striking
contrast 10 mis- home in this city where in his
prosperous days he lived in luxury
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
CROKER F4TORS BRYAN.
HOPES to See NebroSkan President,
He Says In Letter.

Richard Croker with q growing interest In New
York politics while far on his Irish estate
Dublin. yesterday sent 10 the local Bryan
boomers letter wishing them success and saying
a good word for Bryan. TIE letter received by
Harry w. Walker secretary of the Aqueduct Com
mission. associated with William Hose in arrats-
ing reception for Mr.. Bryan. who Is due in Ne"
York the last of August. The letter IS written on
letter paper bearing the title Clencarn Sandyford'
County. Dublin, june le. and Is follows;
Ny Dear Harry: Your letter received and also the
newspaper clippings. you have my sentiments re-
gardins Bryan. ! look uPon him as one OF
the most able men in cur country. l have no DOUBT
that he robbed OF both elections by the
trusts and that iie also misjudged- l nope
may live him the President OF the United
States. Give my regards 10 William Hose, who l.
= good upright fellow. Thanking you for your
kindly feelings and loyal memories. and hoping
cereIv YOURS RICHARD CROKER.
John f Fitzgerald Mayor Of Boston. and Rich
ard Croker, jr, have been added TO the committee
plan and scope for the Bryan reception
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
FORCE MRS. STENTON OUT,
Police Think Move of attorney VII
Break Her Silence.

BY the order Of Archibald Mcfarland as land
lord, and Burton W. Gibson. az agent a fl .e days'
notice of dispossessor was attached yesterday
morning to the dOor OF the home OF Mrs Louisa
NJ. Stenton, No. 246t Washington avenue The
BronI. where her daughter. Mrs. Alice C Kinnan,
was murdered June s. At tho preliminary in
quiry into the murder last week Gibson. the old
womans attorney. testified tha. Mcfarland was
only dummy. it is argued by Yesterdays move
that Gibson is really the owner of the property
Coroner Mcdonald and Captain Price hope that
this action will prompt Mrs. Stenton to tell what
she knows Of the circumstances preceding the
crime. They think that the old woman will be-
them material by which they can apprehend the
murderer. Mrs. StentoE is living at the Miller
home. Mr.. Miller said last night that he did not
think that the old woman knew OF Gibson's latest
move. AS far he know Mrs. Stenton and Gibson
still good terms
Coroner Mcdonald nad long talk with Assistant
District Attorney Cardoza yesterday and after the
conference ii announced the examination OF
Gibson would be continued to-day. Gibson will be
others questions. Coroner Mcdonald said that h.
already had enough vilen2e TO warrant an arrest
but that he WolId delas taking action unit! the
quest was held. some time next week
Robert hamburger, The CoiCner's s"nToGra pler
threatens to bring suit for libel aga..st Gibson
burger tried 10 blackrnail Gibson into paying $i10
for GibsonS testimony at the Inquest. Hamburger
says that il Gibson mas been quoted correctly ne
will Immediately bring suit
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
BOY DIES IN TOOL CHEST.
FjUe-Y Year-OM Found, litter Long
Search, Suf0cated.

Little Jimmie AIcCalum. five years old of No SIS
West 14th street. incOrrigible runaway was
missed again yesterday ny his grandparents and
four hours later II" was found huddled IN in a
little heap in toolehest in the back yard dead
from sJffocator.
Now Jimmie said Mrs James McCalIurl his
grandmothe~. who had persuaded her son and
daushter-in-law 10 let her care of tha bov
'dol't you away and you can play in the ward
this morning
This at 10 o'clock YESTERDAY morning
Equipped with pail ana shovel Jimmie marched
into the back yard. His grandmother looked out Of
the window occasionally and saw the little one
playing contentedly.
When dinne- came at o'clock. Jimmie had dis
appeared but his pail and shovel were still In the
yard. Search failed to show his whereabouts
'Jimme's away again" said his grand
mother 10 her daughter, Mrs. Maria jackson. OF
No 5iS West I'D street, who had beeg, summoned
after dinner expert the erratc pranks OF
Jimmie,
'oh. he's around the yard somewhere" said
Jimmie's aunt. and she started to look fo- him
She stopped finally by the side of a carpenters
chest. lifted the lid and dropped It with shrek
There a little blue line bout JimInle's Inns
and whcn they took the body out il was still linn
and soft But DIR. Hudgns. of the New York Hos
pital, said immediately the child dead. In re-
had been summoned. and other relatives the nlvsf-
clan worked the little body for an hour thougb
he realized the hOpelessness Of IT, Then every nne
knew that Jimmie would run away no more
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
WOULD NDORSE W4TSON.
Fictory IN 1908 Predicted at Popu-
list Conference an ST. Louis.

81. Louis. June 27.-The national committee Of the
Peoples party met in annual conference here to-
day al the Olympic Theatre delegates being pres
ent from almost every state IN the Union. The
gathering was 10 discuss the political situation.
The conference was called 10 order by James H.
Ferris. OF Joliet, H. national chairman OF the
Peoples party. Paul j. Nixon. Of Chillioothe, No.
was chosen temporary secretary. The conference
opened with address by Mr.. Ferris. who said in
part:
The Rate bill does not meet Populist demands
but is step showing at least that the statesmen
desire 70 do something for the people. POpuliSts
Will push for government ownership Of those in
dustries possessing government functions Iheo-
dore Roosevelt, Senator La Toilette, Thomas Law
son. William Jennings Bryan. Governor Folk and
". r. Hearst, nicknamed Populists by their Wall
and is their Populist tendencies alone that have
made them more highly esteemed than their ordi-
fellow paTtisanS. It is recognized by their
party managers, for Bryan, Hearst or Folk will
DE taken to defeat Republican for the Pres-
dency. Likewise the Republicans understand they
defeat the Democrats with other than
Roosevelt. The general tendency for reform is re-
vesled IN the organization OF new parties for labor
ana public ownership in various parts of the ma
are being made 10 gather these under one banner
for the campaign Of 1913
After three hours Of heated discussion a resolu-
ton made the special order of business for to-
morning.
The resolution was introduced by H J. Mullins
Of Tennessee and provided that the conference in
dorse Thomas L. Watson for President.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
nar,NTAE1K 6 r. CO-ALL WATER ROUTE.
MURPHY'S AWL BUSY.
Tammany Boss Pegging Asc0y-
May Sec Up Mayor.

Charles +. Murphy is quietly pegging away.
strengthening his hold on the Tammany eXecu-
tive committee while Mayor Mcclellan is on the
deep At Tammany Hall yesterday MI NUT
phys Iieutenants We're jubilant over the sltua-
ton in The Bronx. alleging that the Murphy
men there have fixed up the Haffen slate 5"
that in 4 showdown the three Bronx district
leaders will be for Murphy
Michael ]. Garvin is the leader of the new sod
District i'm which Haffen lives. He is known
as .Haffen's man" and as organization man
,yho is not likely to break away from the Mur-
phv machine The new leader of the 3ith Dis
trict is to be Arthur Murphy. While first or
ali a Haffen man. he is sure to be for his name
AXE. The Mcclellan men say that John. j.
Brady. Tax Commissioner, who is to be the new
leader of the Bot. will he for Mcclellan
Down in the 24th District eX-Assemolyman
John J. Dietz, equity clerk in County Clerk
Dooling's office. is the newly chosen leader. He
is Murphy man.
Wallace s Fraser, the new leader in the
northern half of the new. 30th (old 34th). is
rated as a hard and fast Sullivan man, because
he used to be secretary Of the Sullivan associa-
ton in the Bowery, The Murphy men at Tam
many Hall yesterday said that Fraser was
pledged to Murphy, and that with him Murphy
had at least twenty-five members of the eXecu-
tive committee.
Representative John A. Sullivan. of Boston, is
to make the Fourth of July long talk in Tam
many Hall, Sullivan last year attacked William
r. Hearst the floor of the House, and Hearst
replied with all assault on Sullivan 1t is under
stood that Representa- tive w. BOurke Cochran,
grand sachem of Tammany, invited Mr.. Sulli-
van to speak. Mr. Suivans presence on the
Tammany platform the Fourth is construed
as a slap at Hearst. The Hearst men in Tam
many Hall say that it is Cockran's own little
scheme for rapping Hearst and that Murphy
has had nothing TO do with il. In support of
their theory they say that Murphy is going over
10 Hearst because he has nowhere else TO go and
that there is an understanding with Hearst and
Patrick E McCabe over the craftsmanship of the
state committee
New-York tribune., 1906-06-28
WILL BUILD IMMENSE BRIDGE

Chicago, June H.-"The Record Herald to-day
SAYS that plans have been perfected by the Cana
dian Pacinc 10 construct a bridge near Lethbridge
Alberta, which will be an engineering marvel and
probably will be ranked as one of the worlds
wonders. The plans call for a structure slightly
more than a mile long and 800 feet above the
water level AS compared with other bridges of
the world. the Brooklyn Bridge is no longer and is
only half as high. The world famed TYNE Bridge
in England. which was built by Robert Stephenson
half high ~
The Canadian Pacific bridge will span the Pel!v
River and is TO be built 10 shorten the line be-
tween LethbTidge and Macleod. The grade OF The
new line viii be much easier. and heavy loads
can be carried at less cost. Work will be com
menced O-