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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
BAPTIST
First Baptist, corner Third avenue

FIRST Baptist, corner Third avenue
sao Fifteenth street. Rev. II. W.
Aeed: pastor Sunday school at 9:oU
N. Junior B. Y. f. u. at 2:30 p. H.
me Intermediate and Senior d.
T. I. will each meet at $50 p. IN
services at 1915 a. M and 1880 p. m
NseWood Baptist, corner Forty
4ou'Ih street and Fifth avenue. sun
Jay school at 9:45 a. N. Young Peo-
pes meeting at $50 p. N. Services
a. io:45 a. N. and 7:30 p. NJ
swedish Baptist, corner Twenty-frst
sUeet and Fifth avenue. Rev. E. A
Nafison, pastor Sunday school at III
N. Swedish services at IL. Young
feople's meeting at p. N.
Mckinley Baptist (colored), Tenth
sueet and Sixth avenue. Rev. q. h.
'ancers. pastor. Sunday school at ~
= u. Services at II m. and p. m
!. P. L. at $50 p. m. Prayer meet
4s Wednesday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
CATHOLIC

st. Joseph's parish. church, Second
avenue and Fourteenth street; Father
j. J. Quinn, rector, dean; Father Frank
Clearly, assistant rector. Masses at
.7:30, $50, $50 and 1920 a. m Cate
chism at 10 a. m. Week day mass at
7 a. N.
Sacred Heart parish church, Fifth
avenue and Twenty-eighth street; Fa-
Their Clement P. ONeill, rector. Low
masses at and $50. High mass at
1920 a. IN. Sunday school at 9:15 a. N.
Friday and Sunday at 7:45 p m Week
Lenten devotions every Wednesday,
day mass during lent at 7:45 a. N.
st. Mary's church, Fourth avenue
and Twenty-second street; Father Pc
ter Kluck, rector. First mass at s
o'clock, English sermon. Second mass
at 1915, German sermon. Sunday
school at $50. Vespers and benedic-
ton at 3.
st. Paul's church (Belgian), Twenty
fourth street and Eighth-and-a-haff
avenue; Father P. Holvoet. rector.
Mass at a. N. Sunday school at
$50 p. II.
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LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN
Zion Swedish Lutheran, Forty-hftn
street and Seventh avenue, Rev. N. ].
Forsberg, pastor. Sunday school at
q 40 a. m. Services at 1915 a. m. Ind
I7:45 .. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
CHRISTIAN

tHE1SiIaN-
Memorial Christian, corner Third
avenue and Fifteenth street Rev.
NJ E. Chatley, pastor Sunday school
Vi S:Sg a. III. Senior Christian En-
'or at $50 p. N. Services at lQ:45 d.
H. and I:30 p. IL. Pastors morning
theme Our Besetting Sins" Evening
lleme, The Origin and Plea of the
Church Of Christ"
Second Christian, corner Sixth
Street AMI Thirteenth avenue. W. b.
Slime, pastor Bible school at $50 q. In.
christian Endeayor society at $50 p.
H. Services at 1915 a. n. and 1880
pm.
Fifteenth Avenue Christian, corner
fifteenth avenue and Thirty sixth
Street Sunday school at $3.50 a. IN.
services a. 1915 a. N. aud 1870 p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
METHODIST

First Methodist, corner Fifth avenue
and Nineteenth street. Rev. o. I.
Dwinen, pastor Sunday school at
$50 a. m. Epworth league at $50 p.
m. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and 1880
n m. H. L. Eddy, national field COM
missioner of Boy Scouts, will speak at
the morning service on The Value OF
Rows" Pastors evening theme,
FRIENDS and Enemies in Great
Cause"
Speucer Memorial Methodist, corner
Forty-third street and Seventh avenue.
Rev. ". H. Tope, pastor. Sunday
school at $50 a. m. Epworth league
at $40 D. m. Services at 10:45 a. m.
and 1880 p. m.
Free Methodist, 1920 Ninth avenue.
Rev. ]. G. Rockenbach, pastor sun
dav school at $50 a. IN. Love feast at
m m Services at 1915 a. m. and
1880 p. m.
Milan Methodist. Rev. F. n. Wright,
rastor Sunday school at 9:45 a. IN.
Enworth league at 6;45 p. m. Services
az 1o.45 a. m. and 1880 D. m.
wsvman African Methodist Episco-
nal corner Fifth and a half avenue and
Tb;rteenth street, Rev. Mr.. Campbell
astor Sunday .chool at 10 d. m. Ser
vices at 10:45 a. m. ana ':4o p m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUD
ENTS-
Services at Odd Fellows hall, Eigh-
teenth street and Fourth avenue, Sun
day afternoon. Berean study, Thy
Kingdom Come" at Pas; praise SER
and Philosophy Of the Atonement."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
EPISCOPAL

Unity Episcopal church. Nine
'7enth street and Sixth avenue. Rev.
lfanyille H. Sherwood, rector. SerV-
ices at 7:30 and I0:45 a II. and 7:30
P N. Sunday scnool at $3.50 a. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

Church of the Brethren-Rev. D. A
Rowland, pastor. Services at Industrial
hall, Fourteenth street md Fifth ave-
nue., Moline. Sunday school at 10 a. N.
Preaching at 1920 a. m. Evening SER
vices at 7:30 p. N.
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Zion bernacle-Meeting at In
dustrial hall, Moline. Zion JUNO,
bible school every Lords day at 200
p. NJ. Deaconess Clark, monitor in
charge Principal service at p. m.
Divine healing Tuesday at 2:30 p. N.
Praise and prayer meeting Wednesday
a; p. NJ
The Reorganized Church of Jesus
Christ OF Latter Day Saints. At Arm
DRY hall, Sixteenth street and Third
avenue Sabbath school at GAS a. m,
in charge of Superintendent l. NJ
Barns. Sunday school at las and
preaching at $50 o'clock in charge of
William Willetts, presiding elder.
Gospel meetings will be held at the
Sears town hall Sunday at 200 p. u.
William H. Oldham of Clinton, Iowa,
will be in charge of the services Meet
ings will be held the last Sunday of
every-month conducted by Mr.. Oldham.
Progressive Spiritualist church
Services every Sunday night at 7:45 at
Odd Fellows hall, Fifth and Brady
streets, Davenport. Messages received
every Tuesday afternoon at 9 o'clocI,
at Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Nettie
Stockwell, speaker.
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have put your EMPLOYERS money above
looked rather cheap today, with your
sanctimonious advice that T marry
narrowly. Aren't you beginning to
realize your own position-the silly,
childish figure you cut?"
"Then you''-
"Last night when you came stagger-
ing across the lawn to me with this
foolish gown in your arms l told you
I hated you. Do you imagine l hate
you any less now? Well, I don't" Her
voice became fearful. II hate you! l
hate your
"But some day
She turned away from him, for she
was sobbing outright now.
Il never want to see you again as
long as I liver she cried "Never:
Never! Never"
Limp, pitiable. worn by the long fight
he had waged, Minot stood, staring
helplessly at her heayirg shoulders.
''Ehen can only say I'm sorry" he
murmured "And-goodby"
He waited. She did not turn toward
him. He stumbled out of the room.
Minot went below and sent two mes
sages, one to Jephson, the other to
Thacker. The lobby Of the De la Pax
was thronged with brilliantly attired
wedding guests, who. metaphorically,
beat their breasts in perplexity over
the tidings that had come even as they
craned their necks to catch the first
glimpse of that distinguished bridal
party. The lavishly decorated parlor
that was to have been the scene of the
ceremony stood tragically deserted.
Minot cast one loo k at it and hurried
again to his own particular cell.
He took couple of time tables from
his desk and sat down in chair facing
! the window. All over now. Nothing
| to do but return to the north as fast
| as the trains would take him. He had
won, but he had also lost.
It was late in the afternoon when
| the clamor Of his telephone recalled
| him to himself He leaped up and
seized the receiver Allan Harrowby' s
voice came over the wire
ITO BE Contlnue1)
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'syou have understood"
II have felt that you were sincerely
fond of Miss Meyrick," Minot replied.
otherwise should not have done
what have DONE"
"Then, Mr.. Minot," the girl inquired.
"you think would be wrong to give
up all plans for the wedding?"
'T-I-yes, d." writhed Minot.
"And you advise me to marry Lord
narrowly at once?
Mr.. Minot passed his handkerchief
over his damp forehead. Had the girl
no mercy?
II do" he answered miserably.
Cynthia Meyrick laughed, harshly
mirthlessly.
Because that's your business-you.
mean little business" she said scorn
fully. II know at last why you cam
to San Marco. I understand every
thing. You had gambled with LorI
narrowly. and you came here to sec
that you did not lose your money
Well. you've lost! Garry that news
back to the concern you work for! In
spite of your heroic efforts you've lost.
At the last moment Cynthia Meyrick
changed her mind!'
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE TO
MAKE ROOM FOR 1917 MODELS

One Alec truck, dump body, four
ton capacity, completely overhauled
and new tires; one Maxwell, Mercury
model; one Buick, 1911 five passenger;
one Chalmers roadster, 1911 model;
one DENLY truck, just overhauled, new
1915 Saxon demonstration, six cylinder;
one 1915 Saxon dehonstrator, four
cylinder, and few 1915 Saxon in A
No. l condition.
THE COLUMBIA MOTOR CAR co.
HIS s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
CHAPTER XIX.

Cynthia Breaks With Harrowby.
r. 1OST! The word cut Minot to the
[I quick. Lost, indeed! Lost
Jephson's stake-lost the girl
u he loved! He had failed Jeph-
done, all he had sacrificed. double
defeat and therefore doubly bitter.
Cynthia, surely you don't mean
Lord Harrowby was pleading.
IT do, Allan" said the girl more gen
tly. 1T was true what told you there
by the window. 1t is far better Fa-
Their, will you go down and say I'm not
to be married, after ALP"
spenser Meyrick nodded and turned
toward the door. II s&
Cynthia" cried narrowly brokenly.
There was no reply. Meyrick went out.
I'm sorry his lordship said-"sor
ry made such mess Of it, the more
SO because love you, Cynthia, and al
ways shall. Goodby."/
He held out his hand. She put hers
in 1t.
tits too bad, Allan,' she said. "But
it wasn't to be. And even now you
have one consolation-the money that
Boyd's must pay you"
"The money means nothing. Gym
thia"--
Miss Meyrick is mistaken" Minot
interrupted. Lord Harrowby has not
even that consolation. Boyd's owes
him nothing"
"Why notT' asked the girl defiantly.
\
"you were determined 10 marry his
iordship."
II should hardly put it that way.
But intended to-"
Yes. Then you changed your mind.
WhyT'
IT changed it because I found out
about this ridiculous policy
"Then his lordship's taking out of the
| policy caused the calling of Of the we'd
ding?"
"Y-yes. Why?"
'..It may interest you to know and 1t
| may interest Lord narrowly to recall
| that five minutes before he took out
| this policy he signed an agreement to
do everything in his power to bring
about the wedding. And he further
promised that if the wedding should
be called of because of any subsequent
act of his he would forfeit the pre-
MUM"
"By gad!' said Lord narrowly.
1.-THE taking out of the policy was
subsequent act" continued Minot.
1.-THE premium, fancy, is forfeited"
Hes got you,' Allan" said George
narrowly, coming forward, land l for
one can't say I'm sorry. You're going
to tear up that policy now and go to
work for me-
II for one am sorry" cried Miss
Meyrick, her flashing eyes on Minot
81 wanted you to win, Allan. 1 want
ed you to win
"Why?" Minot asked innocently.
'You ought to know" she answered
and turned away.
Lord Harrowby moved toward the
door.
Were not hard losers" he said
blankly. "But-everything gone. It's
bit Of smashup. Goodby, Cynthia"
"Goodby, Allan-and good luck"
Thanks" And Harrowby went out
| with his brother.
Minot stood for a time, not daring
to move. Cynthia Meyrick was at the
window; her scornful back was not en-
couiAging. Finally she turned, saw
| Minot and gave a start of surprise.
"Oh-you're still here?
Cynthia, now you understand" he
| said. "You know why l acted as l
did. You realize my position. 1 was
| in a horrible FIX
She looked at him coldly.
YES" she said, II do understand.
You were gambling on me- You came
| down here to defend your employers
cash. Well. you have succeeded. Is
| there anything more to be said? p
isn't there? On the ramparts of
the old fort the other night
please do not make yourself any
more ridiculous than is necessary. You
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gamble, all Of us. It is passion bred
In the family. That is why took out
this absurd policy. Ny dearest, it
doesn't mean that there was no love
on my side There is-there always
will be, whatever happens. Can't you
understand
The girl laid her hand on his arm and
drew him away to the window.
"It's no use, Allan" she said, for his
ears alone. Perhaps could have for
given, but somehow I don't care as I
thought 1 did. It is better, embar-
RAISING as it may be for us both, that
there should be no wedding after ALL"
Cynthia, you can't mean that. You
don't believe me. Let me send for my
brother. He will tell you Of the pas
sion for gambling in our family. He
will tell you that Hove you too"
He moved toward the telephone
"No use," said Cynthia Meyrick.
shaking her head. 1T would only pro-
long a painful scene. Please don't.
Allanv'
ell send for Minot, too" narrowly
cried.
"Mr. Minot?" The girls eyes mar
rowed. "And what has Mr.. Minot to
do with this?"
Everything. He came down here
as the representative of Boyd's. He
came down to make sure that you
didn't change your mind. He will tell
Won that r love VOL"
A queer expression lowered about
Miss Meyrick's lips. Spencer Meyrick
interrupted
"Nonsenser he cried. There is no
need to-
zone moment" Cynthia Meyrick's
eyes shone strangely. Send for your
brother, Allan, and-for-Mr. Minot."
Harrowby stepped to the telephone.
He summoned his forces. A strained,
unhappy silence ensued. Then the two
men entered the room together.
''Minot, George, old boy" Lord Har
rowby said helplessly, Miss Meyrick
and her father have discovered the ex-
istence Of certain insurance policy
about which you both know They
have believed that my motive in seek
ing a marriage was purely mercenary:
that my affection for tile girl who is
was to have become my wife cannot
be sincere. They are wrong-quite
wrong. Both of you know that. I've
sent for you to help me make them I'M
derstand. cannot"
George narrowly stepped forward
and smiled his kindly smile.
my dear young lady, he said, u
regret that policy very deeply. When
/ first heard of 1t I. too, suspected al
lan's motives. But after talked with
him-after l saw you'll was convinced
that his affection for you was most
sincere / thought back to the gam
bling schemes for which the family
has been noted. saw 1t was the old
passion cropping out anew in, Allan
that he was really not to blame-that
beyond any question he was quite de
voted to you. Otherwise I'd have done
everything in my power to prevent the
wedding
"Yes?" Miss Meyrick's eyes flashed
dangerously. Ind your other wit
ness. Allan?"
The soul Of the other witness squirm-
ed in agony. This was too much--too
much!
"You, Minot." pleaded Harrowby-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
SIDEWALKS
Stoves Repaired

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that No.
Is Frank Bassett, No 1851 Gustave
Rockman, No. 3osS William DEM
ing, No. 2165 Antonio velotti, No.
: 2417 Clara sprague, No. 1905 Solo
man David, No. 1878 Pasquale
Prince and No. 1886 Thomas Bardy
will petition the Honorable Board
: of Pardons at their next meeting.
December II, 1915, for release from
the Connecticut State Prison.
H II b* 6 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18

Or. MANSFIELD, FOOT SPECIAL.
IsT, 1107 Main -treet. over Di1lon's,
cures bunions. callouses pared. 80
cents. still practice the famous
Mansfield Method which cures. Open
afternoons and sundays. DIS dis
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
Safes

eAfES-NeH and second hand: Of
lice and house sizes. Walter u
Aarsh. 102 Fairfield Ave.
4 50 81
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
For Sale.

FOR SALE-5 passenger studebaker
body at a bargain. Also set Of 4
wheels with demountable rims, 81
by 3 IL. 1923 North Ave.
H IT SIP
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
UphoIsterers

WE WILL COVER and turlish all
material for s piece parlcr suit.
guarantee all workmanship AZ first
class. ten patterns to select from
for $50 to SIS. Scaliy 3ros. eos
state street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18

NORTH END-Sacrifice. $500 down
buys new two-family house: 10
rooms; shower baths; latest i'm
provements; large lot: electricity;
garage; driveway; near Main st.
John McAulay, Meigs Building.
Open Sunday.
g 27 If
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AliAI5sxL2sLcost

ANIB LANCES-Inva1id cars and
nnousines. Charges reasonable.
James T. Rourke. I295 Main street
Phone, Barnum 6409.
D7 as
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
Female Help Wanted

NANTED-Maid for general houses
work, experienced or willing to
learn. Tel Barnum 1857 No. 80 Ha-
zelwood avenue, off Laurel avenue.
HAT
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
Automobiles

AUTOMOBILE OWNERS ATTEN-
EXON: We can save -ou money on
your automobile. fire and liability
insurance. Give US a chance to H.
CURE before you insure elsewhere.
Zalmon Goodsell e Co., No. 10sA
Main street. Phone No. 81.
8 2 $50
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18

FOR SALE CHEAP-Double, single,
two family houses. lots and the best
shore hotel on the sound. Estab-
lished twenty-five years: land with
out the houses worth more than
ask for tho whole plant. Easy
terms. G. H. Fleming, 951 Main
Street, Phone. Bridgeport. Conn,
p 20 sn
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
Merchants Exchange

RUBBER STAMPS made by US arc
reliable. we carry a complete line
Of stamps. supplies. ink pads. dat
ers, rubber type, etc. The Schwerd-
Tie Stamp Co.. II Cannon st!
G as d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
Cairvoyants
Doctor

THE MODERi9 and sc,ertif1c meth
DDS employed IN my practice such
a. electric light rays. neuropathy
ehfropra cite, MIA sssge. hygiene. ara
In accord with nature and VIII I'M
prove and restore your health. Dr..
Adolf O. Steinfcdt. Douglas prao-
tftioner. Security Buil2:ug. Tel
s78s: consultat: I trek
q n
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
(Coutiuued)

"Cynthiaw And any who had con-
sidered Lord narrowly unfeeling
must have been surprised at the an
guish in his voice. II have loved you
love you now. / adore you. What
can 1 say In explanation Of this? We
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
1Es'tsntOrs

WANTED-InveEtors TO send for ons
o. my booklets IN u. s. and Foreign
petent Merceg -. BlondeI, Patent
solicitor. Coma. National Bank
building. B ~ TT
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
Physical Treatment
JEwELRY
INSTRUCTION

LESSONS IN SHOP(- Mathematics,
how to use tables of sines. tangents.
= and logarithms spiral gearing. the
slide rule, etc. Your chance to learn
much at small cost-$1.00 PEI
month. Custer. $40 Broad st.
G14 tsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18

THREE FINE two family houses for
sale all with modern improve
nents; room for drive, one with
garage; located in excellent resi-
Dental sections. They must be
sold at once and are therefore to
be had at sacrifice. Investments
$1,000 to $1,000, balance on terms
to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box No.
to suit Phone 2743-c or Box L
w., care Farmer. RES aSup
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18
hAOe Repairing

GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING;
CO., 7s John ST.. and s45 East
Main street. No connection with
other so-ca;led Goodyear Shops. We
call and deliver. Tel 1891. Win.
tield 8. Black. Prop
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-18

CARPETS cleaned, and up to date
cleaning. ready for business now.
Fluff rugs made from old carpets
any size you want and made right.
Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning
Co., ESQ Fairfield Ave-. Tel. Barnum
25S5. Call us by phone.
z 70
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GNGRAth1O Wedding Announce
ments, 100 complete with Two sats
OF envelopes for $3.50. South
yoZth's. 40 Arcade
= z, 10 stt
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WANTED TO BUY all kinds of Sec
onu nand furniture. Geo. E. To-
tams, Redfield's old stand, 43 Har-
Eison street. Phone 1015-2
y 81 stx
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-06-16
LOOK YOUNG AND HANDSOME
AGAIN BY DARKENING YOUR
GRAY HAIR WITHOUT DYES.

While it is no disgrace to have
gray, streaked or prematurely gray
hair, 1t is unnecessary in this day and
time. Simply shampoo your hair and
scalp with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer.
After doing this a few times not q
trace of gray can be seen, but all your
gray hair and entire head of hair will
have become so evenly dark, soft, fluffy
and healthy that no one would suspect
you had applied Q-Ban. 1t is no dye,
but a ready-to-use liquid, absolutely
harmless. Big bottle sent prepaid for
only SOC by writing Q-Ban Laborator.
les, Memphis, Tenn, or sold by drug.
gist. Be careful not to accept substi
tutes or harmful dyes, but insist on
having Q.Ban Hair Color Restorer.-.
ADV.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-06-16
MEASURE DRAWS OPPOSITION
FROM SUPPORTERS OF MUNlci-
PALLY-oWNED STRUCTURE.
MAYOR BEHRMAN AsSAILS ACT
ne" Orleans Company Already Has
Arranged to Sell the Bonds as Soon
as the Necessary Legislation
Is Adopted.
Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge
Ihere is trouble ahead for the New
orleans bridge bill and advocates of
'hat measure believe that, If the city
continues to sleep while opportunity is
knocking, 1t will find that BATON
rouge has obtained the bridge across
the river, and that there will be no
particular necessity, save the local
and selfish one, for spanning the grea,
current at the metropolis. 1t is to be
remembered that Baton Rouge has al
ready received the consent of Con.
gress to bridge the river at this
point, and that the buyers of bonds are
In no way interested in the point /,
be crossed. They will buy solely ur
investment and they care nothing
whether New Orleans or Baton Rouge
is benefited.
The New Orleans company already
mas arranged to sell the bonds as soon
as the necessary legislation is adopt.
ed but If there is unnecessary DELAY
the Baton Rouge project may get the
capital instead When the Stafford
Dill was introduced, the skies were
clear for the measure. Later there
was a speck Of a cloud In the form of
opposition from Baton Rouge, which
was interested in the other project.
Now there has loomed up above the
horizon a thunder head that looks
Ominous.
Mayor Behrman, in the interest Of
the Belt Railroad, threatens to fight,
the bill. He has announced that the
belt will put before the Legislature a
measure of its own to the same etd,
authorizing either a bridge or a tun.
mel.