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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
CHAPTER TX.

AS I began to analyze my sensations
during the temporary eclipse OF the lights
I was conscious of two things. The be-
ing, human or other, that had passed me
had been light of step and fleet OF mo-
ton. There had been something I'M
canny in the ease and speed of that
passing. was without conviction as to
it's direction. whether up or down. though
I inclined to the former notion for the
reason that the employment OF q con-
cealed switch above seemed the more rea-
sonable argument. And faint, an al
most imperceptible scent, as Of a flower,
had seemed to be a part of the passing.
Mine is sensitive nostril. and was con-
fident that it did not betray me In this.
The sensation stirred by that faintest OF
odors had been agreeable; there was moth
ing suggestive of grave mold or cerecioth
about it. There was. in fact. something
rather delightfully."- human and cotem-
poraneous in this fellow that pleased and
treasured me. That scamp of a reyOlu-
tionary British soldier. resenting. as was
his right, the application OF hemp to his
precious neck. had still a grace In him.
and a ghost who proWls undaunted about
an archaeological house In this twentieth
century. having his whim with the
switches, cannot be an utterly bad fellow.
NV respect for all who are doomed to
walk the night rose as. leaving the lights
on clear to the lower hell, / gathered up
my matches and started again for the
roof. The trunk-room door opened read
ily, as on my morning inspection OF the
chimney pots, but as I glanced up l saw
that the hatch was open. Through the
aperture shone the heavens, a square OF
stars, and bright with the moons radi-
ance. Pocketing my matches l ran MIN
bly, up the ladder.
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NV. Befuddlement Increases.

1 had been surprised to find the hatch
open, but it is not too much to say that
was greatly astonished by what I saw
on the moon-fiooded roof. There. mid
way Of q fiat area that lay between the
two larger chimney pots. two persons
were intently engaged. not in ghostly
promenading or posturing, or even in
audible conversation. but in a spirited
bout with foils! The clicking and scrap
ing Of the steel testified Enthusiastically to
the reality of their presence. And l was
grateful for those sounds! 1t needed only
silence to tumble me back down the trap
with chattering teeth, but these We're be-
yond question corporeal beings. albeit
rendered weird and fantastical by the
oddly Of their playground and the soft
effulsence of the moon. The vigor Of the
onset and the skill, of the antagonists
held me speilbound. I stood with head
and shoulders thrust through the open
ing. staring at this unusual spectacle
and not sure but that after all my eyes
were trucking me,
"Touche!"
1t was woman's voice, faint from
breathlessness. She threw on her mask
and dropped her foil, and with most
human and feminine gesture put up her
hands to adjust her hair. 1t was Cecilia
Hollister, In a short skirt and fencing
coat!
Her opponent was q man.. and as he too
flung Off his mask / saw that he was
gentleman Of years. II Miss Cecilia Hol-
lister chose to meet strange men on the
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quite concretely. l will say that in my
own very slight acquaintance with these
young women I feel the spell of both.
Your sister. I take it, is anxious not to
show. Partially for any of these men.
and vet l dare say she probably feels
kindly disposed toward Virgins. His
worst crime seems to be that he chose
tory ancestors! The thing is bound to
straighten itself out"
He tossed his head impatiently.
Had it occurred to you that Octavia' $
interest in this Hartley Virgins may be
due to a trifiing and immaterial fact?"
Nothing beyond his indubitable eligi-
bility.''
Then let me tell you what l suspect.
Both his names contain seven letters. My
sister is slightly cracked as to the num-
Der seven. l swear to you my belief that
the fact that his names contain seven
letters each is at the bottom of all this.
Incredible, my dear sir. but wholly pos
sible!''
CTo be continued tomorrow.)
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PROMINENT MINISTER DEAD.
Rev. Andrew Haagensen' Expires
After Surgical Operation.

CHICAGO, January 6-Rev. Andrew
Haagensen. prominent for many years as
. preacher. editor and writer among Nor
wegians of the middle west, is dead at a
hospital In Evanston after an operation
for strangulated hernia. .'F
For sixteen years he served as a presid-
ing elder in Wisconsin and in Chicago,
and for fourteen years was editor of the
church paper Of the Norwegian and Dan
ish Methcdists.
Mr.. Haagensen also was well known
as q hymn writer. having composed and
translated more than 100 songs now used
in the hymna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Home Needs ait nc and &c.

Coal Holds. Ash Sifters. Tea Kettles.
Saucepans. 6-quart; Nickel ChoppinS
Knives, Flour Sifters, Flour and Sugar
Boxes. Nickel Soap Dishes. Crumb Fan
and Scraper. Dust Brushes. Covered
Sleeve Boards. Jardinieres. Gas Lighter
and 30 Wax Tapers. Decorated Cups and
Salts and Peppers, China. Vases, Bread
and Butter Plates. China Cake Plates,
China Cream Pitchers. Quart Ocean
tiers. Water Bottles. Wax Paper, Scrub
Brushes, Chair Seats, Decorated Plates.
White Meat Dishes, 80 Clothespins Shelf
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Arbitration Pact With England
to Be Negotiated.
GENERAL TREATY IN VIEW
Taft Arranges for Reopening of
Negotiations.
SENATE MAY GET IN THE WAY
Refused to Ratify Hay Conventions.
Roosevelt Unable to Get Approval.
!. Taft to Try His Hand.

:: As earnest of his desire TO obtain by
.srbitration settlement of international
issues which cannot be arranged by ne
reopen negotiations with Great Britain
looking TO a general treaty of arbitration
to coyer all possible points of issue
= Action to that end was taken a few
days ago following the return to this
country of Mr.. Bryce. the British ambas-
sador. As the British government already
has indicated its willingness to conclude
"a general treaty of arbitration with the
II nited States. no doubt is entertained of
her acquiescence in the proposed arrange
ment.
Senate Blocked Hay Treaties.
Unless. however. there has been a rad
ical change of sentiment on the part of
the Senate of the United States 1t is be-
lieved that there is not much prospect of
the ratification by that body of the pro-
posed treaty.
The Senate is on the record as opposed
10 any treaty comforting upon the ex-
ecutVe branch of the government the
power To arbitrate international issues.
except upon the advice and consent of
the Senate in each case The question
dent Roosevelt.
At that time Secretary Hay negotiated
seven general rDitration treaties with as
many leading powers OF Europe When
submitted To the Senate the question of
constitutionality was promptly raised
Roosevelt Could Not Force It.
MIR. Roosevelt used all his powers to
secure the ratification of the treaties in
the general form in which they had been
concluded. but 10 no avail
In every case where arbitration was
sought under general treaty. the Senate
adopted an amendment reported by the
COMMITTEES of foreign relations This
amendment provided. in effect, that a
special treaty should be negotiated and
submitted to the Senate in each indi-
vidual case of dispute with a foreign
government.
The vote i'm the Senate stood 30 to in
favor of the amendment 1t was incor-
porated in each of the seven treaties as
ratified
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Bring This Coupon.

This Basement Floor Coupon and
nine CO. cents entities bearer to one
&c Christy Kitchen Set, as illustrat-
ed. comprising carver, bread and veg
etable knives of superior steel. This
coupon good only for Saturday, Janu-
airy Z. 1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

The new taxable basis of Annapolis,
Md. is about $4,000. according to the
board of assessors for the city, appointed
under the provisions of the general as
sessment act passed by the legislature.
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Lost Articles.

Nearly all lost articles are returned
when advertised in The Star. One cent
q word Is all 1t costs you for fifteen
words or more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06

OilclotE. Can Openers. Wire Strainers,
Blasting Spoons, Fire Shovels. Pokers,
Stove Iifters. Quart Cups. Apple Corers,
Dust Pans. Bread Pans, Tea Trays,
Lunch Boxes, Spice Boxes. Washboards,
Rolling Pins, Pastry and Bread Boards,
Hat Racks. Towel Racks. Mop Sticks,
Toy Balloons. Half-galloB Pitchers.
Fruit Bowls. Cake Stands. Oil Jugs,
Vases Cut Tumblers, Sirup Pitchers.
Berry Bowls, Cream Pitchers. Mason's
Fruit Jars. Fry Pans. Fire Shovels,
Water Pals. Wilson Toasters. Roasting
Pans. Saucepans. sizes; Pudding Pans,
Drinking Cups, Strainers. Pie Plates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-06
Amateur Lawyer Not Fined.

E. ]. Harrison. charged with practicing
law without license, was acquitted in
the police court this morning. The court,
in summing up the case, told Harrison
the fine for such an offense is $3.50, and
thought the imposition of such fine
would not be to the advantage of any one
Harrison claimed that he simply told a
friend who asked him his opinion in a
case being tried before a justice of the
peace to plead the statue of limitation.
A fine of So was imposed in the case OF
Harry Nichols, a stranger. charged with
stealing hat from house in the north
eastern section of the city which be-
longed to a soldier. The hat was subse-
quently recovered from pawnshop.
a fine of S. was also imposed in the
case Of John Miller. colored. charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct.
The receivers together with National
Bank Examiner Frederick Coates. jr., are
still engaged in the task of going over
the affairs of the Virginia Safe Deposit
morning it was stated that it would be
impossible at this time to tell when the
work will he completed.
In the circuit court yesterday afternoon
Judge ]. Il. T. Thornton, presiding, q
jury gave a verdict for $50 to p T.
Harrington. a local liveryman. in his
suit against the city council to recover
damages in the sum of 500 for the
loss OF morse, winch QfGu from in
juries sustained by falling in trench.
Death of Mrs. Christie.
Mrs. Ellen Christie, widow of James
Christie. an old and well known resident
died at $50 o'clock this morning at the
Alexandria Hospital. following long i'll
ness. at an advanced age. The body was
removed to Wheatley's undertaking es-
tablishment.' The funeral arrangements
| have not been made.
Theophilus Mudd died this morning at
| his home, III Jefferson street, after a
| short illness. Several children survive
The funeral arrangements have not been
made
| Funeral services for Aldridge Elliott
will be held alto clock tomorrow morn
| ing at his late home, 22l North Patrick
| street. The body will afterward be ship
ped to Centeryille. Va, for burial.
The recently elected officers of Mount
| Vernon Council, No /, Daughters OF
America. will be installed this evening
| at the E1kS building by Mrs, j. II. Mans
field, deputy national councillor Follow
| Ing the exercises refreshments will be
1 served.
The George W. Knox Express Company
ut a meeting held here yesterday elected
these directors: j. j. Darlington, N. X.
Van Arsdale. J. Cuttings. G. V. Knox and
| w. 8. Knox.
| Motorman ]. J. Cain of, the Washington
| Virginia railway has been presented with
| a purse of gold by the commuters who
| travel on the 6:5J o'clock train in the
| morning from this city in recognition of
| his faithful services.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Packed at Home.

AS the new district visitor looked at
Mr.. Leahy and noted his determined
chin she had a momentary sensation
of reluctance to question him, but she
overcame it and began her appointed
task.
Where do you deposit your wages,
Mr. Leahy, if you've no objection to
telling me?'' she asked. II am trying
to interest the neighborhood in the ex-
cellent Peoples bank. lately started"
"Sure, I'd as soon tell you as not,
said Mr.. Leahy cheerfully. IT'S tin
dollars a week l earn. Whin I've paid
the rint. the provision and grocery
bills an the milkman an bought
what's needed for Celia an me an
the five children deposit the rist O.
the money in barr'ls. ma'am. | uses
sugar barr'ls mostly. They're a bit
larger and so holds more. But whin
| can't get thin | make shift wild
plain -four barr'ls. youths Compan-
ion
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Waking the SIeepers.

In diary kept in 1916 it is asserted
that "Allen Bridges has been chose to
wake the sleepers in meeting and. be-
ing much proud of his place, must
needs have a fox tale fixed to the end
of a long static. Wherewith he may
brush the faces of them that will have
maps in time of discourse" This en-
ergetic individual was likewise armed
with "a sharpe thorne'' for the benefit
of those who "be most sounde." There
is a record of the use Of this nipple
ment upon Mr. Tomkins, who was
sleeping comfortably in the corner of
his pew when Allen thrust his staff
behind Dame Ballard to give him a
grievous prick upon the hand. where
upon Mr.. Tomkins did spring much
above the floor and with terrible force
did strike his head against the wall
and also to the great wonder of all
'prophanelie' eXclaim in a loud voice,
'Buss the woodchuckv he dreaming,
as it seemed, that woodchuck had
seized him and bit his hand"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Only Girl Aviator in the World.

The proud distinction of being the
only girl in the world who ever ascend
ed alone in an aeroplane to height of
2153 feet falls to Miss Cecil Andrus,
the 10 year old college girl who is star
ring this season in the musical success,
ga Married Bachelor.
While in Oakland, California, during
the aeroplane exhibitions, Miss Andrus
gave dazzling example of her daring
by jumping into Wright model aero
plane, and refusing the offers Of the
aviators to accompany her, successfully
sailed the machine to height of over
2150 feet, as shown by the height re-
corder on her descent.
The assembled bird men" voiced
their amazement at her feat, but when
Miss Andrus explained that her brother
was known as Harry Andrus, the well
known aviator, and that she had been
taking lessons in flying for the past
two years, the incident took on a diff
ferent aspect.
Miss Andrus, whose tastes are ath-
letically inclined, emphatically stated
that some day she will make the feats
of all the ''bird men" look pale and
sickly, and will show them that a
woman makes a more daring aviator
than a man.
At Royal hall, August 23d.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
MELVILLE

Leora Sherman is visiting her sister
in Stoughton.
Ruth Richardson chaperoned some
young couples to Lake Geneva Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Jason Webley of Evans
vile Sundayed with Mrs Webley's sis
ter, Mrs Max Brown.
We are pleased to learn that Frank
Condor, who has been seriously sick,
is cOnvalescing.
Edith Cooper was home from James
Willy for over Sunday. She will teach
east of GAINESVILLE the coming year.
Minnie Hoague of East Milton re-
turned home Saturday after spending
few days with her aunt, Mrs Husen.
Mrs Mary Anderson spent couple
of days with old friends and school
mates in Milton Junction.
Harriet Park is spending the week
with the Clark children in Milton Jet,
who recently lost their mother.
George Sherman and Lee Alder took
their cement machine to the Conway
farm, where thee did the cement work
for a new silo this week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Curious Foroetfulness.

It is difficult to combine the attri-
butes of the beau and the business
man, and the famous Lord Alvanley
did not attempt the task. Largely
as the result of that philosophy which
led him to cavil at friends weakness
in "muddling away his fortune in pay
ing tradesmen's bills he one day
found himself in financial difficulties
and asked Charles Greville. the author
of the Journals" to put his affairs
in order The two men--Mr. Lewis
Melville describes the incident in
"Some Eccentrics and a Woman
spent a day over accounts. and Greville
found that the task he had undertaken
would not be so difficult as be had been
given to understand. His relief was
not long lived, however, for on the fol
lowing morning he received a note
from Alvanley saying he had quite for
gotten a debt of 100000.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Her EarIy Resolutions.

This story was told by an English
man who lived century ago. He was
dining out in London and sat by lady
whom he did not know. Their CONVEX
sation turned upon early resolutions
and how very seldom they were kept,
and the lady said: We'll, when Twas
girl I made three resolutions-frst. |
determined that / would never marry
a soldier; second, that | would never
marry an Irishman. and. third, that |
would not be long engaged. And all
those three resolutions l broke. Whom
do you think | did marry? The Duke
of Wellington! He was a soldier and
an Irishman, and | was engaged to
him for twelve years" This was Lady
katherine Pakenham. 1t was an I'M
happy marriage, and the couple mostly
lived apart.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Between Them.

Yes said Mrs. Catchem, those are
my daughters over there on the sofa
They have half a million between
them"
1t was not until they were married
to those daughters that the ,oung men
who overheard the remark found out
that Mrs Catchem referred to the
rich old gentleman who sat on the
sofa between the girls Mrs. Catchem
could not tell lie. but she knew how
to speak the truth to the best advan-
tage
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
For Sale.

A good 800 acre farm within miles
of Beloit, Wis. All we'll fenced, with
good house, barns, sheds, windmill,
ETC. One of the best farms in this To-
cality. Reasons for selling, failing
health of wife. Price $500 per acre,
on long time by making small cash
payment. Enquire of
j. A. & H. j. LOVE,
36t3 Beloit, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
CORRESPONDENCE
Albion


Mrs J L Green is improving from her
serious illness.
Mrs Geo Harrington of GAINESVILLE is
visiting relatives here.
Rev S H Babcock will occupy the S
d B pulpit Sabbath morning.
L A Babcock of Milton attended
church here Sabbath morning.
Mrs Herbert Polan of Milton spent
the week end at F c Lawton's.
Rev F D jackson and family of Mil
ton are visiting relatives and friends.
DIR Head and family of Madison
were callers at his mothers Sunday
evening.
rec Howell attended the home
coming at Fennimore the latter part OF
the week.
Mr. and Mrs M L Brown and children
of FIT Atkinson are visiting her parents,
Rev and Mrs S H BabcOck.
Mrs Mary Kahl and children Of Fort
Atkinson are spending several weeks
at the home of G L Walters.
DB Coon and family of Milton and
EP Coon and wife of Milton Junction
visited relatives here the last of the
week.
Mrs Herbert Stone very pleasantly
entertained the ladies of the Larkln
Soap Club Monday afternoon at five
O'Clock tea.
Mrs D Humphrey is entertaining
her sisters and two children, Mrs Oliver
Barnum of Beloit and Mrs Harry
Broughton of Albany, for week or
ten days.
People from out of town who attend
ed the funeral of Mrs Theresa Webster
were: Mr. and Mrs B jeffrey, Mr. and
Mrs D B Coon, Mrs Helen Kelly, Mr.
and Mrs r B Thomas, Mr. N P Palmer,
of Milton; Mr. and Mrs E P Coon, Mr.
and Mrs Reuben Randolph, Mrs Gilbert
and Alice Kelly, of Milton Junction;
Mr. and Mrs Claude Burdick of Edger.,
ton. Rev A E Webster and family OF
Chicago.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Interesting Local Hints

Buy your flour at Conn's.
Emphatic economies in every de-
partment for people who practice econ
omy.-T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
The best tea in town at Conn's.
WANTED dozen spring chickens,
dressed, to average lbs., delivered on
the 9Th of August. Apply to Carlton
Hotel.
Buy your melons and fruit at
Conn's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Suited to the Occasion,

Nurse Girl-Oh. ma am. what shall
do? The twins have fallen down the
we'll. Fond Parent-Dear me. how an
noying. Just go into the library
gently so as not to disturb Fid0-and
get the last number of the Modern
Mothers Magazine. 1t contains fine
article on How to Bring Up Chill
dren. Town Topics.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Maxine Ii Pleasant.

"How does your sister like the en-
gagement ring | gave her. Johnny?"
81 think it's a little too small Mr..
Lover. She has awful trouble getting
it off when the other fellows call to
see her.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
The New Composers.

A correspondent reports that at a
recent function in his town Miss Daisy
Defoe presided at the piano and beau
tifully played Mendol & Sons Wedding
March.-Missouri Sharpshooter
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
Make the Best of IL.

Make the best OF everything: think
the best of everybody; hope the best
Cor Yourself BY so doing you will be
lifting Yourself and those abont yo1
TO a higher plane of living.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04

Albion road, drawn by City Engineer
w. F. Mabbett, were accepted and the
mayor and clerk were instructed to ad-
vertise for bids for construction of said
bridge.
On motion council adjourned.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
For Sale-Rargain.

Mitchell 80 five passenger touring au-
tomobile. Overhauled, with new en-
CINE. P. II. HORST,
35w2 GAINESVILLE, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
The Great Cough Remedy,

H. W. Barker's made at Sparta, Wis.
Write for valuable information. For
sale by w. G. AtwelL
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-08-04
license was read.
Aid. Skinner offered the following
resolution and moved it's adoption:

Aid. Skinner offered the following
resolution and moved it's adoption:
Resolved Cy the Mayor and Common Coun
Gil That liquor license be granted to John
Schmeling for the license year ending June 30,
1912.
Roll call: Ayes Berkenmeyer,
Clearv, Dallman, Skinner. No-Jenson.
Waterworks committee reported as
follows:
To the Honorable Mayor and Common
Council:
Your Committee on Waterworks and
City Buildings recommends that the
agreement offered by S. F. Madden for
laying water mains and furnishing ma
terial for same be and is hereby ac-
cepted, and that the mayor and city
clerk are instructed to sign such agree
ment. A. E. SKINNER,
c.. w. BIRKENMEYER.
Aid. Cleary moved that report be &C
cepted.
Roll call-Ayes 5.
Aid. Skinner moved that druggists
permits be granted to w. G.. Atwell
and H. D. Stappenbeck.
Roll call: Ayes-Cleary, Dallman,
Skinner.
No-Jenson, Birkenmeyer
Permission to extend bars Aug. 9th
was granted to j. w. Dawson, Fl. Bub-
litz and VIM. Barrett.
Petition of B. Harralson ct. al. for
sidewalk on North End street was read
and on motion referred to street COM
mittee.
Aid Birkenmeyer offered the follow
ing resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolved by the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil That cement curbs and cutters be ordered
built on both sides of Rollin street from Al
bion street to intersection of StOughton road ::
that cement walks be built on West street
alongside property Of n. E. Nelson, w. H.
Morrissey, Robt MaveS and Ole Jensen; and
alongside property of Mrs Pringle on Me-
chanic street.
Roll call-Ayes 5.
Aid. Birkenmeyer moved that cross
walks be laid across Rollin street at in
tersection of n. End street, across N.
First street from Bardeen's corner to
P. C. Browns, across Blaine street at
intersection of Swift street, across
Broadway at intersection of Rollin
street, across Rollin street at intersec-
ton of Broadway, across Main street
at intersection of north side of Canal
street.
Roll call-Ayes 5.
On motion of Aid. Skinner plans and
specifications for proposed concrete
bridge across Saunders creek on West