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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07


To the Unknown Heirs of ALFRED l.
RAKER:
The object of this suit is to obtain De
cree for the sale of the real estate OF Al
fred T. Baker for the payment or MS
debts unsatisned by the application u the
personal estate of said Alfred l. Baker
The pill states "a that said Alfred l..
Baker was in his lifetime indebted TO Mary
{. Bryan in the sum OF twelve hnndreu sae
thirty dollars unto j. Newton Gilbert, IN
the sum OF four dollars and slAty-hNe S '.,
the sum Of one hundred and fifteen dollars
anu twenty entS-
20 That said Alfred L. Baker being SO
Indebted and being indebted TO divers other
persons. and being seized and possessed g,
roal and personal property in Anne Arundel
County departed this life on or about the
10Th day of June, 1919, unmarried, mites
tate and childless.
80 That administration ON the personal
estate of said Alfred l.. Baker was granted
unto Kasmus Clausen.
IA That kasmus Cl8uSen. as Such ADMIN
istrator, has passed his account in the or,
ph;sns' Court for Anne Arundel County, ana
mas exhausted the assets of the personal
esctate of said Alfred l.. Baker leaving a
balance due and unpaid on the claims 81
Mary G. Bryan j. Newton (fnbert ana =;
Rolnad Brown. ard no part of the collateral
Inheritance tax has been Eaid.
10 That said personal estate is not SUI
iicient 10 discharge in full All the debts OF
said intestate and the costs OF admin1Stra-
ton and that the deficiency ought TO be
supplied by sale of the real estate.
(6l That the real estate consists of an
undivided fourth interest in tract of land
in the Second Election District Of Anne
Arundel County, known as Fishing Creek
Farm" containing three hundred acres OF
land, more or less.
C7l That said Alfred l.. Baker died intes-
tate unmarried and childless, but it is un-
known whether he left any heirs or not
resident or on-resident. And prays that
the real estate of Alfred L. Baker be sold,
and for general relief.
1t is thereupon. this third day of Feb
ruary, I'm the year Nineteen Hundred ana
Sixteen, ordered by the Circuit Court for
Anne Arundel County in Equity. that the
plaintiffs by causing copy OF this order
to be inserted in some newspaper published
in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, once in
each OF four successive weeks before the
Sixth day of March next give notice to the
unknown heirs of Alfred l.. Baker, which
said heirs would be proper parties defend
ant to this suit; of the object of said suit
and the substance of said bill of complaint
and thereby warning he. she or them to
appear in this Court in person, or by sole
ltor. or guardian ad Item as to the infant
defendants, on or before the Twenty-sec-
Ond day of March, Nineteen Hundred and
sixteen, to answer the premises and show
cause, il any, he she or them may have
! why a decree should not pass as prayed.
GEO WELLS Clerk.
True CoPy--Test
GEO. WELLS Clerk.
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HAMILTON ADAMS CALI
NOTICE no CREpIT0pg

Notice Is hereby given. That the sub
scribers of Anne Arundel County have
obtained from the Orphans Court %.
Anne Arundel County, in Marylaua
Letters Of Administration on the per
sonal estate OF
JOHN q. ROLLINS
late of Anne Arundel County, deceased
AL persons having claims against Inc
deceased are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same, with the vouchers Thereof
to the subscribers, on or before the
10th Day of February. 1876.
They may, otherwise, by laE, De eX-
cluded from al benefits Of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested 70 make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 3rd JAS
OF August, 1915.
JOHN w. HOLITNS.
CHARLES { HCLlNS
Administrator
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PROPOSAL.

L. $. PoSToFFICE. ANNAPOLIS. MD
OFFICE OF CUSTODIAN. Feb. Z. 1916
Sealed proposals win be received at this
building until o'clock n. IN. February rs.
1916. and then opened for furnishing clec-
trio current gas, water, ice, and miscella-
neous supplies removing ashes and rubbish
and washing towels during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1917. Sealed proposals viii
also be received until O'Clock p. M, April
10, 1916. and then opened, for 40 tons an
thracite coal. The right to reject any and
all bids is reserved by the Treasury De
J LINTHICUM Custodian.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
tuesday, February 9Th, 1916,


the following described property. viz;
beginning for the same az point twenty
feet distant from the Northeast intersection
of East and Martin streets In The SOuthWes-
terly direction and running thence and
with the divisional line OF lots Nos. 30 and
"a North. degrees Is minutes, West 40
feet 6 inches to the rear Of the dwellings,
thence North II degrees, West IL feet 10
brick wall, thence along the said wall u
feet inches. thence South degrees 10
minutes. East ST feet to the line of East
street thence along the lire Of East street
North IS degrees - minutes. East 20 feet
inches TO the place Of beginning.
This property is improved by
THREE-STORY FRAME DWELLING
Seven Rooms, Bath, Toilet and all modern
congeniences. ard Is Immediately adjoining
the property known IS the Brice House
and now owned by the Larnord estate, the
owners Of Carvel Hall and is in good con
dition, desirahly located and s3lendidly
built.
TERMS OF SALE One half cash on
day of sale. or ratification thereof. balance
In six months CT all cash at the option OF
the purchaser Credit payments 10 bear
interest from the date of sale. Taxes for
1915, will be paid from the proceeds of the
sale Of the estate. The purchaser can Dor
row two-thirds of the purchase price on
mortgage IL desired. A deposit OF 5000 re-
CURED on the day II sale.
JAMES w. OWENS,
III I'd, Attorney Named in Mortgage.
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NICHOLAS ii. GREEN Solicitor.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

Sarah Ahearn, Elizabeth COrbett TerwiIli-
ger, BushrOd Nj. TerwiIliger her hus-
band: Marguerite Henry Sanders, Al
bert Sanders, her husband; Mabel Hen
ry Bonn, Walter j. Bonn her husband (;
George X. Henry and Irene Vandenberg
VS.. John Heron, Grace. Ahearn Egan,
David Egan, her husband; William j.
Ahearn, Kate Ahearn. his wife; Mamie
Walsh Fox, James j. Fox her husband
Walsh, widow of Thomas. +.
Walsh, Frank .Walsh-Helen Walsh,
Grace Walsh, Frank Walsh, infants -
Bryan T.. Henry, SaI1ie Denver John +.
Walsh.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given, that the Sub.
scriber has obtained from the Orphans'
Court OF Anne Arundel countyin MaryIand.
letters of administration on the personaI
estate Of
JOHN CULLEN,
late Of Anne Arundel county, deceased. All
persons having claims againstthe deceased
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same wi rs
the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber, on
on or before
30TH DAY OF JULY. 1916.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all Denent OF said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
Lake immediate payment
Given under my hand this 25th day OF
%nuaAy, nag
RAsABS SEAAUsBA,
AdmF.
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Applicant-F. r. WILDE.
Address Shady Side, Md
49, rct evranIine ef-R
NOTICE no CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given, That the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
of Anne Arundel County, I'm Maryland, let
tiers testamentary on the personal estate OF
JOSEPH 5. HAYS,
late OF Anne Arundel county, deceased. Al
persons having claims against the deceased,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,wlth
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber. on or
before the
18th day OF August. 1916,
They may otherwise by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested Ca
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this list day of
February, 1916 -
ROYAL II. WTGLEY,
70 s e.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given, That the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
of Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, let
tiers testamentary on the personal estate OF
CHARLES a. ZIAT5S ERMAN,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased. An
persons having claims against the deceased.
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same.with
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or
before the
eth day of August, 1916.
They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested Go
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this list day OF
February, 1916
IDA MAY ZINAIERAIANN.
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Stockholders Meeting.
The Annapolis & Eastport Building
Association.
February 4th, 1916.

February 4th, 1916.
The annua meeting of the Stock
holders OF the Annapolis and Eastport
Building Association will be held at
the Office of the Association. 1922
Church Circle, on
MONDAY, February 18th, at $50 pm.
for the purpose of electing a Board of
Directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of any other business
that may come before the meeting
f4td C. C. DORSEY. Secretary.
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NOTICE ro CuED..a,

NOTICE IS HEHEHI EIH.s |.. r.
Subscriber. Of Anne AraH'..
tanned from the 9rpls. -
Arundel County, Ora 4-rT ... .r
tsmeDcary ou the Dera9Ha
GEORGE %. BgE"H..
late % anne Arundel lcurr
persona having claims
Rre hereby warned to sslH ..
the vouchers thereof 90 .. ...
or before the
1874 DAY Oh MARCO. ..
They may, otherwise ar
from eli benefit q said er..
indebted 90 said estate
make immediate payne
Given under mg alI.
Scptem Der. 1913.
ETHEL
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
METAL
Real Estate For Sale.

A valuable real estate situate on West
street IN the City of Annapolis, having
a frontage on said West street of s2.35
feet. with depth of 304.6 feet, more or
iess. The said lot runs through 10
Northwest street fronting or said
Northwest street 43 feet This property
ia one OF the best locations for business
- any kind in the town, and especially
FOR an automobile garage or moving
picture theatre. or any other business
If that character The lot is improved
by "A large
.TWO-ST0RY BRICB DWELLING.
For price and terms of sale apply to
A. T. BRADY.
Attorney for Owner.
as. Arundel Building
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

After all, the Senate does not prac-
tice Efficiency and Economy. When it
had the offer of prayer gratis, it goes
to work and engages a clergyman for
February to pray at So per day.
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NOTICE 30 cRanu.a.


NOTICE is HEREBY .I.I. H.
subscriber has obtained i.0" -
Court OF Anne Arundel
laud, Letters Teatangut
g9nai estate Of
CATHEEIN 3. I-t'..
tate OF Anne Arundel ...
All persons having 1IHia-
ceased, are hereby waraa.
same, with the voUghers
subscriber, on or before ln.
znd DAY OF aA4 .E.
They may otherwise. b..
ciuded from an benefit .t
persons indebted 90 SAID .
quested TO make 'uueila..
Given under ur hau" .
October 1915
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

NOTICE is HEREBY iI. i...
Subscribe has 0bJciaer
Court Of Anne Aruna. .u
land, Letters Of Aauluis.ra.
sonal eState Of
MARIANA -fa.a.
late OF Anne Arundel Comfy
All persons having ciaius l
ceased are hereby wHrla
same. with the 70 ers
subscriber, on or befgr
gath Day or ...
They may, otherwise by
from al benefit ~ s
soma indebted BE- said
90 make snmeliatr
Given uude- uT l..
October 1913
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

Saturdays electric current was like
Finnegin agin, on agin, gone
agin."
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
GEO. w. JONES
Circulating Library.

The following books added to the library
week ending Feb. 3 1916.
The Gray Dawn, by Stewart Edward
White.
Rose O'paradise.r by Grace Miller White
The Lost Prince by Frances Hodson
Burnett.
..The House of me Misty star by Fran-
css Little.
The wooine Of Rosamond Fayre. by
Then ri Come Back To You by Larry
Evans
~The Life and Gabrielle by Ellen elias
',Sam by {. j. Rath
The Little Fortune. by Arnold Freder-
icbs
Within The Tides by Joseph Conrad
New books. Get per day
Old books ........... let per day
TOR SALE-A horse SLEIGH with bells. IN first
class condition. very little used. will sell al
bargain address, X R." Box 5e7. Annapolis
Md. daft
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Mortgages Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate
In the City Of Annapolis.

BY virtue OF a power Of sale contained
In a mortgage from Thomas !. Linthieum
and Katherine T.. Linthicum. his wife ia
ted July IL, 1912. and recorded among the
Land Records of Anne Arundel County, in
Liher q. w. No. % folio 9S3 sc. the un-
designed. as Attorney named In said mort
gage. viii offer at public sale ar the Court
House door at Annapolis. on
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

This Legislature is like all the rest
There is no difference in any'of them
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

on sAi-E-aORTCAGE NOTES. N tablets
oi S. Apply ct Capital ONCE. a26tf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
Order Nisi on Auditors Account.
Mortgaged Real Estate of
LOUIS Y. RIDGELY.
In the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
County.

~ 4010 Equity.
Ordered, this 18th day of January,
1916, that the Report and Account of
the Auditor filed this day in the above
entitled cause, be ratified and confirm
ed,unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 14th day of
February, next.
Provided a copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper published in
Anne Arundel County. once in each of
three successive weeks before the 14th
day of February. next.
GEORGE WELLS. Clerk.
True Copy-Test-
GEORGE WELLS. Clerk.
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T OST-Fridav afternoon between 81 West s..
II and jefferson St a ladvs Dpen-Face Gold
WATCH. Reward a. 81 West St MRS A K
SNYDER fast
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NICHOLAS II. GREEN Solicitor
ORDER or PUBLICATION.

Mary c. Bryan. VIM. Nj. Bryan her nus
band; r. Roland Brown, j. Newton IN
bert vs.. Rasmus Clausen, administrators
of Alfred J.. Baker and the 'Inkh""h
Heirs Of Alfred l.. Baker.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
Application for Oyster Ground

The following application for Oyster Ground
in or- adiscentto Anne Arundel County. IS now on
6le in the Office Of the Bcard Of Shell Fish Com
u,isssoners OF Maryland.
Published Charts Of the Natural Oyster Bars OF
Anne Arundel County are iled with the Clerk o.
the Circuit Court Of said County.
Notice is hereby gwen that all protests against
the granting Of sad Leases must h. nisd va me
cirr,,it Court in Anue Arundel County. on OF be-
fore the
9th DAY OF MARCH, 1916
AppIicant-HENRY WILDE.
Address Shady Side..A4d
Acres-Not exceeding -.
Located in West River on the S atheriy side
,harsof son esterlv % Collins Flats. natural
oyster bsr ard adjoining the ground u&nslcFfe'
Ia the applicant BY Chss. Larson, IS shown on
Published Chart No. 3.
Applicant-cARL F. WILDE.
Address--Shady Side Md
.Acrcs-Not exceeding 50
Located in West River on the Southefl5 SIDE
thereof az the easteriy side ot the NOUN ot
Fovvlers Creek, locally knowul ADJOINING tne
ground leased to Cha Larson and eNtendilg IN
me creek and sIso extending a northe.y aiTec.
ton in West River, as shown on Pueiis'ea SAaIt
No. ;.
Apphcant-F. r. WILDE.
Address-Shsdy Side Md
Acres-Not exceeding 26A
Located in West River on the Southerly side
| thereof being the same ground formerly leased
~ the auplicnt at the easteTly cutTanCe 70 row
| lers Greek locally known rs shown oa Fubisleo
| Chart No. 5.
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NOTICE no CRFDIToRs.

Notice is hereby given. that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county. iu Mary
land, letters OF administration on the per
sOnal estate OF
HAMILTON ADAMS GALE
late of Anne Arundel county deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased. are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with vouchers thereof, 20 the sub
scriber on or before the 18th day OF July,
1915.
They may otherwise, by law be exclud-
ed from all benefit OF said estate All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this nth day of
January, 1916
ALICE J.. GALE
j13td AdmX.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
NO. 1850 EQUITY.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ANNE
ARUNDEL COUNTY.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

T OST-probablv on Main st "Wednesday
j. afternoon gold CUFF BUTTON. embossed
with Virginia Coat of Arms Reward l95 Han
over St iA-2t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

yNANTED-To place for a few weeks after
w February Is sober reliable. industrious
HOUSE MAN, Apply Mrs Guest Phone e
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w A TED.

yITANTED-ToR PENTHOUSE Of Five or Six
w Rooms with ward Excellent references.
Please give brief description. AddressH ! c."
Box 597 ANNAPOLIS, Md few
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VTANTFD-Either young LADY young
w MAN to canvass from house to house for
useful household article. Apply to 40 Market
fast
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LOST.

T OST-Saturday Ladv's Hand Pos c7ntair.u c
- small black pccketbook. Gall caUital etc
for reward ftfS
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ORDER NISI.
William T. Cadell guardian, versus
George Jewell, ct al.
In the Circuit Cour for Anne Arundel
County.
ORDER NISI.
No. 1897 Equity.

NO. 0cJG Equity
ordered. this End day Of February, 1916
that the sale of the property mentioned In
these proceedings made and reported by
Daniel r. Randall. trustee. DO ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 4th day
of March, next.
Provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in Anne Arun-
del county, once In each of three successive
weeks before the 4th day of March, next.
The report states the amount of sale to
be S1509o
GEO. WELLS, Clerk.
fstd GEO. WELLS, Clerk
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WOMEN WANTED

Knitting Mill wants women; full time sal
AIRY of St5 weekly distributing guaranteed
hosiery. or 25c. an hour spare time; perma =
nent work. Experience unnecessary Ad
dress Manager INTERNATIONAL MILLS.
Norrlstown. Pa nils
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

TNANTFD-Capable colored WOMAN for
w cooking and general housework. Apply 1862
King George ST. fSt3
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

MONEY To lend ON MORTGAGE in sums
w s,it Apply 70 D. r. RANDALL. Arun-
del BuildinC IS ct
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

II Q GOVERNMENT WANTS CLERKS, $780,
= - 90 month. Annapolis examinations
April y SAMPLE quss'inns free Franklin r.
stifute. Dent 145 rs Rochester. N. y. fem
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

MONEY TO LOAN on FIRST NORTG ACES.
W Sums ~ suit borrower. Apply 10 WlNS0N
G. GQTT. 'ttornev i School Street, Annspoll BE-.
ma n3-t
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
Lost. Wants, For Sale. FOr Rent Etc.

Advertisements under this head. not ex
ceeding {fOurl lines times % cents
/ week 20 cts: each additional line Sets
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

NOTICF-Ysrds cleaned NJ rubbish; Flower
~ Gardens and Lawns nut in first class co-6i-
tion. also Rose Bushes. Grape Vines and Trees
Trimmed Work properly done. RICHARD
SEARPS. 50 Charles St Annap0lis. i22tf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07
The Vest Shore Transit Go.
Annapolis Short Line Station.
Cars leave Daily and SUNDAY
For Points 10 0wings Station II q. IA.
Far Points to SoIomon's Island : p. m
A CARD

will rot Re responsible for any debts contract
ed b any person other than myself
THOS. HOUsLEY.
February 3rd 1916
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-02-07

EOUND-HORsE with broken halter as'ray at
~ariae Barracks. taken in charge by Agent
RATFY 6 p. G. a Owner can have same bv
calling at pOVE's Stables proving property and
raving for this advertisement. f53t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-13
JUDGE PUTNAM
REVOKES ORDER
FOR INQUIRY

Boston, Sept. 12.-Judge William H.
Putnam Of the United States circuit court
has revoked an order which he issued re-
Gently for an investigation by the federal
grand jury of charges which he had srav-
ed attacked his official integrity, It Was
said at the Office Of the United States
district attorney today. The charges
were contained in an affidavit OF bias
filed by counsel for minority stockhold-
ers of the Boston & Maine Railroad who
contended that Judge Putnam was dis
qualified from acting in the proceedings
affecting receivership for that road be-
cause of his personal relations with It's
directors. Announcing his withdrawal
from the case at the time, Judge Putnam
stated that he would order a grand jury
investigation Of statements In the Dill
which he asserted were untrue. The dis
trict attorneys Office has taken no step
on the matter, it was stated today.
Asa P French, the attorney who pre-
ferred the affidavit Of bias, today filed a
motion asking for permission to file a
petition to intervene In the receivership
proceedings in behalf Of minority inter-
ests. The road il now in the hands OF its
president temporary receiver under ap-
poirtment by Judge Putnam.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-13
twelve DEAD IN
COLLAPSE OF
QUEBEC BRIDGE

Quebec, Sept. 12.-Loss of life result
ing from the collapse of the massive
center span of the Quebec bridge into the
st. Lawrence river was placed tonight
at IL instead of II, as first reported.
A statement authorized by the chief en-
gineer of the St. Lawrence Co., Ltd. fol-
lowing an investigation today. said that
careful examination by the board Of en-
gineers indicated that the center span of
the bridge was lost through the failure
Of the casting on the lifting girder on
which the span had been resting with
greater loads than was intended for six
weeks past.
The cantilever arms were uninjured
in any way. it was said. Preparations
now are underway to replace the center
span as soon as practicable.
1t was definitely established, the
statement said. that the span gave
way on the south Gevis) side. Accord
ing to reliable information it did not
buckle. but went down almost intact.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-13
ELECTION
OF ILLINOIS CLOSES

Chicago. Sept. 12 - Candidates for
State Offices fired their final shots to-
night as the most exciting primary
election campaign in the history Of H.
linois was brought to close. 1t has
been in progress nearly year and is
said to have cost the candidates s2,50o,-
ooo
Chief interest is directed toward the
three-cornered fight between Frank o.
Lowden Of Oregon. Frank L. Smith Of
Dwight and State Senator Morton d.
Hull of Chicago for the Republican NOM
ination for Governor.
On the Democratic side the contest
between Governor Edward F. Dunno and
William 3. Brinton of Dixon for the
Democratic gubernatorial nomination
attracted wide attention. Brinton is
backed by Roger c. Sullivan and the
regular Cook county Democratic orga-
niZation.