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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-09-18
ONE REASON FOR HIGH PRICES

Now that it has been officially an
nounced that restaurants and cafes
and hotels will not be investigated for
pr~ofiteering, one naturally wonders
why not, in view of the appalling, dis
crepancy in the price between meals
and raw foods.
Three hundred and 400 per cent
profit for cooking and serving certain
kinds of foods lokos nightly like prof
iteering, but inquiry among the eating
places and grocery stores and butcher
shops revealed the fact that these fig
ures are no exaggeration.
Here are a few simple examples:
Eggs are retailing at As cents. The
restaurants get them for less than
this. Pass two Of these eggs which
cost less than 4 cents apiece through
some hot water and presto, they are
Immediately sold to you for 10 and IL
cents apiece. The rise in price by ap-
plying a little heat and service is
from $50 to 800 per sent.
Muskmelons that retail to custom
ers for 40 cents and sell to restaur-
ants cheaper are cut into six pieces
in a prominent cafeteria in Fargo and
each piece sells for rs cents. This is
more than $50 per cent profit for cut
ting and serving. 1t would interest
ing to know what the farmer got for
the muskmelon. Some years he does
not get nor than rs cents a crate.
He probably gets a dollar a crate or
less a crate this year for melons that
sell at the ultimate consumer for $3.50
apiece.
Tomatoes are retailing in the gro
Gerry stores for about S cents per
pound. Three average sized tomatoes
make a pound. The thrifty cafe, pro-
prietor slices you a half tomato and
charges you Is cents. This is 1900 per
cent for slicing and serving.
~ Peaches and cream are rs cents in
a Fargo restaurant. Two peaches and
less than S cents worth of cream are
used. The peaches cost at the grocery
stores $3.50 for a crate of about rs
peaches, or about 2 cents apiece. In
other words, you pay rs cents for
what costs the restaurant man not
more than 9 cents, or at a rate Of near
ly 300 per cent.
A pound Of plain steak costs the
cafe man about 80 cents. He makes
three steaks out of this pound ano
+ sells them to you for IS cents each
The bread you eat at a meal costs him
less than 3 cents and the butter less
than 2 cents, but he charges you ter
cents. T..
The excuse offered by the restaur.
ant wner for these outrageous
prices is that the overhead expense.
including high rents and unusual wa
ges make these charges necessary t.
ave him from actual loss. If this il
true, it is only, a confession that tn,
restaurant business as it exists a
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-09-18

Roswell P. Merritt, Optical Special
list of Kenmare, N. D., will personally
viist the following towns professional
ly on the following dates: Souris N
Tuesday, Sept. 80, office at Gladys ho-
tel; omemee, Wednesday, Oct. l, Of
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-09-18

flee at the Dixon residence; Willow
City Thursday, Oct. 2, office at the
Heath residence. All persons having
defective eyesight, or who need their
glasses changed or renewed should
call and see him. 2ts
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

George Hughes, engineer of the
Ely district, was in Eveleth on Thurs
day of last week. He says there is
much road work to be done this year
around the Lake Vermilion country
and that he is making surveys now
for road around the entire lake. He
has already made plans for the con-
Meeting of all roads in the vicinity Of
Vermilion and says that the COM
missioners will have the roads con-
structed either this year or next. This
is matter of interest to people of
the entire northern part of the state,
especially to those who are in the
habit of making trips to Lake Yer
million in the summer time. If the
roads around that section are con-
nected up to the lake, it will be a
handy resort to go to from any di-
rection.-Eveleth News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

and the Ely members and their FAM
lilies. The banquet was one Of the
finest ever given in the city and was
served in the most approved manner
by the Star ladies who served as
mattresses on beautifully decorated
tables and to the accompaniment of
the Ely Jazz Orchestra. Mr.. Corn
ell of Winton on behalf of the visit
ors thanked the Ely hosts in a few
well chosen words which were res
ponded to by H. E. White Of this
city. After the banquet the orches-
ira furnished music for an evening
of dancing at the lodge rooms.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
The Forest Service has lust re-

The Forest Service has just re-
ceived from the Government press at
Washington large number of rec
reational pamphlets entitled: "a
Vacation Land of Lakes and Woods
The Superior National Forest" This
pamphlet furnishes very interesting
information concerning this section
of the country, giving a description
of the several canoe trips, summer
home sites, resorts and QUILTING
points, lines of travel, and outlining
the policy followed by the Service in
fire protection. Copies may be OBJ
tanned from H. J. Merdink, Sec
rotary of the Commercial Club /;
R. V. Fox at the Community Center
Building, or from the Forest Super
visor's office.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
To Remove Grease.

The following method, described in
Popular Science Monthly, has been
substituted for the use of gasoline and
other light oils: Boil the parts in caus-
tic soda lye; one pound to gallon of
water; then brush while the articles
are hot. ,Caustic soda is recommended
as better than ordinary soda, since it
causes the fat or grease to dissolve
more quickly
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
MOTHERS DAY.

At the Methodist Church next
Sunday morning the subject will be,
"a New Converts Question:" and in
the evening, Mothers and Their God
Given Mission" Captain Mudge's
Bible Class at o'clock in the church
parlor. Services at Winton in the
afternoon. Selections by the choirs.
Come and unite with us in celebrating
the noble, heroic part mothers have
given to the world.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The proprietor of dance hall near
Aurora has handed the following
communication to the Aurora News
Regarding to dances around here.
We hope that all the young people
have good time. Married men are
just as welcome as the single men if
they behave themselves and all who
come are welcomed sober, not in
toxicated. l like to see every body
have good time, old and young"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Leo Chosa of Winton is at the Ship
man Hospital suffering from severe
burns sustained when his cabin on
Eastwood lake was destroyed by fire
a few days ago and at which time he
entered the burning structure to
save some valuable papers and clo-
thing. Both of his hands were
burned quite severely and he sus-
tanned other burns about the body.
The loss of the home falls heavily on
Mr.. Chosa and family and his nu-
merous friends are congratulating
him on his narrow escape.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Strachan and
children returned Saturday evening
from months vacation spent at the
former home of Mr.. Strachan in
Canada. The many friends of Mr..
Strachan will be pleased to learn that
he will be assistant superintendent
to Supt. Chas. Trezona in the man.
agement of the Oliver interests in
this city, taking the place of W. A.
McCurdy who has gone to Virginia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mr.. Wells, representing the L. L..
May Co., of St. Paul is here this
week experimenting the work of
planting 500 trees in the boulevards
of the city. All the residence
streets are being planted and maple
trees are being used.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Gordon Trembath returned yes
terday after having been with the
navy for nearly two years. During
the time of service he made innu-
merable trips to foreign ports. He
says he is satisfied with his two years
in the navy and that he will again
take up his studies in the High School
and finish up his interrupted courses.
His many friends were pleased to see
him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Matt Banko, who left here with the
Ely contingent of the Third Min
nesota for Camp Cody and was later
transferred to the front in a replace
ment division, returned home Sat-
urday evening after nearly two years
in France. Matt says he is pleased
to be home and also that he had many
interesting experiences with the
forces.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

According to report issued Sat-
urday by the United States railroad
administrator, employees of the Du-
luth q Iron Range railroad were the
largest subscribers to the Victory
Liberty loan of all railroad men in
the northwest organization. Of the
2,O47 men, 1854 or 80.8 per cent
purchased bonds. The aggregate of
their subscriptions was $20O,450, or
about $121 per subscriber.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Richard Hodge, Clarence and Har-
old Chinn, Jos. Rothman and Jos.
Martlnetti were in Gilbert last even
ing where they attended a con-
vention of the Range Volunteer AS
ISOLATION and where plans were made
for holding tournament this sum-
mer. They were delegates appoint
ed by the Ely department to at
tend the convention. The trip was
made by auto.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The community dances at the Com
munity Center are meeting with pop
ular favor. Large crowds are pres
ent at each and every one of them.
Manager Fox has issued set of rules
which will be rigidly adhered to.
The rules are being sent out to the
homes of the city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The fishing season opened on the
first of the month and several parties
have been trying their luck the past
week. Owing to the bad weather,
the sport has been everything but
satisfactory.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mrs. L. Kaiser and children, AL,
JOS, Louise and Cecilia, of Hibbing
drove to the city Sunday in the Kaiser
car and visited with Mrs. L. Sera-
phine and other relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Old clothing and other donations
made for the Finnish Relief can be
left at the X. R. hall or telephone
Mrs. Savolainen and some one will
call. Considerable clothing has been
brought to the relief station at the
X. r. hall so far but much more is
needed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

President Brozich of the Ely Com
mercial Club went to St. Paul We'd
nesday where he attended a meet
ing of the Ten Thousand Lakes of
Minnesota Association of which he
is a director.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The Winton members of the Ma
sonic and Eastern Star fraternity
were guests of the Ely members of
the order Tuesday evening at ban
quet and ball. The banquet was
served at the Community Center
banquet rooms to the Winton guests
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Assessor Fred B. James this week
began his work of assessing the real
and personal property of the city.
Personal property blanks have been
left with every taxpayer in the city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

William Osterberg, who returned
to his home in Tower last week after
long service in France came up Fri
day for a visit with his sister, Miss
Ester Osterberg of the Pioneer
school.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Read the Elco advertising in this
issue. The Cannibals of the South
Seas comes recommended in the high
est and it will pay you to see this
picture.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

See the program and cast for the
Class Play, 'The Man of the Hour"
to be given at the Auditorium Fri
day evening May 16 by the class of
1919 under the direction of Miss
Ruth Sutton. The program is given
in another column.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Advertising matter has been cir
culated and tickets are being offered
for sale for the May Ball to be given
by the Worlds War Veterans of Elv
at the Auditorium on Saturday
evening, May IL. Music will be
furnished by the Ely Jazz Orchestra
OF seven pieces and dancing will be
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

County Commissioner Grant Nc
Mahan and Engineer G. B. Hughes
drove to Duluth Monday where they
attended the meeting of the county
commissioners held this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

from $3.50 to IL. The committee
having charge Of the arrangements
for the ball are L. P. Schaefer, AL
bert McMahan and 'Lish LaBeau.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
|"Reputation:
/ Seeds "
for Northern Gardens.
ORDER FROM
Duluth Floral Co.
DULUTH, MINI. Ask for FREE Packets.
Ask for FREE Packets

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Hodgon arrived in
the city from Hibbing Monday for a
visit with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

At the First Presbyterian Church
the service next Sunday morning will
be in honor of Mothers" Special
music is under preparation for this
occasion and all having no Church
home elsewhere are heartily invited
to attend. The hour is eleven
sharp, closing at noon.
j. C.. MAPSON, Minister.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mrs. M. Odgers was in Virginia
the latter part of last week for a
visit with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Carnation and roses for Mothers
Day-THIS SUNDAY. Phone 81.
Abraham Rosenbloom.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mrs. E. C. Jones and children left
Friday for visit with relatives at
Litchfeld, the former home of Mrs.
Jones.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

A social dancing party is being
advertised for Winton tomorrow
evening at which the Ely Jazz Or
chestra will furnish the music.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

LOST-Gold link wrist watch.
Finder leave same with Mrs. Frank
Jenko and receive reward.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The High School pupils INDUCED
in dancing party at the Audit
orium Friday evening at which fine
time was had.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

See "The Man of the Hour" on
May 18th at the Washington Audit
orium.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

w. Lawrence Of the firm Of Law
renee & McCann, Eveleth contract
ors was in the city Tuesday on bust
ness before the city council.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

See "The Man of the Hour, on
May 10th at the Washington Audit
orium.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The regular monthly meeting of
the Eastern Stars will be held Mon
day evening, May 18th. Be there.
MARTHA TREZONA, Sec.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Written returned
Tuesday evening from a weeks trip to
Gulfport, Miss, where they visited
with the several Ely and Winton
people already there. They report
Mr.. and Mrs. Feeney, Jas. Mccarthy
and Jas. Mathews in the best of
health, especially Mrs. Feeney. Mr..
Stapledon left with Mr.. Written for
the Mississippi city and remained
there, having charge of branch of
the lumber industry being estab-
lished there by Mr.. Hines and COM
pany.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Miss Wilson is in the city from
Duluth in charge of the Parker chill
dren during the absence of their pa
rents on a vacation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mrs. Peter Schaefer left Tuesday
for Duluth where she attended a
meeting of the County Welfare Board
on that day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Walter Eisenach was in the city
from Duluth Tuesday for visit with
his family and to attend the Masonic
banquet and dance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

FOR SALE-Fresh Mich Cow.
Inquire of Jos. Stoll, Ely, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

FOR SALE-One Fumed Oak
Davenport. One Fumed Oak Rock
er. Inquire of MRS. W. E. IRE
IONA.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

FOR SALE-Wax seed beans.
Raised right here and guaranteed for
this climate. Inquire of Frank
Church. So.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

DR.. and Mrs. o. w. Parker left
Friday for months vacation trip
to several of the larger cities of the
country.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
Job Insurance

Sickness or the loss of job has few terrors for
the man who spends just little less than he earns
and puts that little into an nterest-bearing savings
account.
And it takes only little. Those nickels dimes
and, quarters that daily slip through your fingers
will, if saved, soon provide an emergency fund
that will take good of you in time of want.
Every person should have such fund. Every
sensible person DOES have one.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

State of Minnesota,
County of St. Louis 80
We. NJ. ]. Murphy. President and George
L. Brozich. Cashier of the above named
Bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of our knowledge and belief
NJ. ]. MURPHY. President
GEO. L. BRoZIcH, Cashier
Correct Attest
JAMES MooNAN,
PETER SCHAEFER,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9TH
day OF May. 1872 LEONARD SLABoDNIK
tsealJ Notary Public
st. Louis County, MINI.
My commission expires June 2, 1924
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mr.. Drake of the Hibbing con-
tracing firm of Phelps-Drake Co.,
was in the city Tuesday evening on
business with the city council.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

WANTED-A hustler to sell Ac-
cident & Health Insurance. We de-.
sire a man whose ambition it will be
to act as Division Manager for a
territory of considerable size. Com
mission and salary to right man.
Experience not as essential as will
lingness to work. Proposition should
net at least $3.50 per month. Ad-
dress NATIONAL CASUALTY COM
PANY, 429 Palace Building, Min
neapolis, MINI. 5-16
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

The city council met in regular
monthly session Tuesday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. I. G. Cox made an
automobile trip to Virginia Saturday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Peerless Laundry Agency.-M.
KOSKI. If.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

VIM. Phillips returned Saturday
evening from a months visit with a
son at Crystal Falls, Michigan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

~ DR.. Larson the OPP
Aa tometrist will be at
VIZ the Exchange Hotel
May 25, &c.
Consult him if you need glasses or
have defective eyes. Artificial eyes
fitted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Next Sunday is Mothers Day.
Write mother a letter on that day
and wear a flower in her honor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

See "The Man of the Hour" on
May 10th at the Washington Audit
orium.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Reserved Seats for the Senior
Class Play-"The Man of the Hour
on sale at the Drug Store.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
80 Md0 IN
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FOR SALE-Fresh Mich Cow.
Inquire of Jos. Stoll, Ely, Mimi.
The city council met in regular
monthly session Tuesday evening.
Peerless Laundry Agency.-M.
KOSKI. If.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. G. Cox made an
automobile trip to Virginia Saturday.
See "The Man of the Hour" on
May 10th at the Washington Audit
orium.
Clifford Neff went to Virginia
Wednesday for weeks visit with
relatives.
FOR SALE-House and Lot on
Camp Street. Inquire of Morris
Bourgin. At.
Reserved Seats for the Senior
Class Play-"The Man of the Hour"
on sale at the Drug Store.
Next Sunday is Mothers Day.
Write mother a letter on that day
and wear a flower in her honor.
VIM. Phillips returned Saturday
evening from a months visit with a
son at Crystal Falls, Michigan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Clifford Neff went to Virginia
Wednesday for a weeks visit with
relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

FOR SALE-House and Lot on
Camp Street. Inquire of Morris
Bourgin. At.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

DIRECTORS
VIM. Nudge.
A. ]. Fenske.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
First National Bank.
OFFICERS

OFFICERS
R NJ LII
TIA Presden
DIRECTORS
R.. M ellwood. Al enske L.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09
Bank No. 1910.
Statement of the Condition
OF THE
FIRST STATE BANK
OF ELY, MIMI,
At the close of business on May1 1910

At the close of business on May l, 1919.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

w. Lawrence Of the firm Of Law
renee & McCann, Eveleth contract
ors was in the city Tuesday on bust
ness before the city council.
See "The Man of the Hour" on
May 18th at the Washington Audit
orium.
Walter Eisenach was in the city
from Duluth Tuesday for visit with
MS family and to attend the Masonic
and dance.
Mrs. Peter Schaefer left Tuesday
Tor Duluth where she attended a
Meeting of the County Welfare Board
IN that day.
FOR SALE-Wax seed beans.
Raised right here and guaranteed for
his climate. Inquire of Frank
Church. So.
DIR. and Mrs. o. w. Parker left
Friday for months vacation trip
o several of the larger cities of the
country.
Miss Wilson is in the city from
duluth in charge of the Parker chill
lren during the absence of their pa
'ents IN q vacation
The High School pupils INDUCED
n a dancing party at the Audit
'rium Friday evening at which fine
ime was had.
The regular monthly meeting of
he Eastern Stars will be held Mon
lay evening, May 18th. Be there.
MARTHA TREZONA, Sec.
Mr.. Drake of the Hibbing con-
racting firm of Phelps-Drake Co.,
vas in the city Tuesday evening on
usiness with the city council.
FOR SALE-One Fumed Oak
davenport. One Fumed Oak Rock
r. Inquire of MRS. W. E. IRE
ONA.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

Louis Eisenach.
L. J. White
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

George T. Ayres.
r. M. Sellwood.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-05-09

R. NJ. Sellwood. President.
George T. Ayres. Vice President.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-12
sKILLFUL PIECE OF WORK
Novel Fest 81 Engineering Recently
Put g the Credit % American
Bridge DvilderA

Not long ago It was discovered that
the piers Of the combined highway and
railroad bridge across the Missouri
river at st. Joseph. Mo-, were In bad
condition and 1t would be necessary
to build new piers. At first it was
proposed to build the new piers on
the downstream side Of the old bridge
and shift the bridge laterally to the
new position, in this way maintaining
traffic over the old bridge while the
new construction was going on. But
the war department required the In
stallation Of larger draw-span In the
bridge and so 1t was decided to build
the new piers between the old piers.
After they wer" completed. the fixed
spans of the bridge were moved shore
ward endwise. 50 that they rested on
the new piers. A temporary span was
to flll the gap thus oc-
50 that traffic was closed
over the bridge for less than ten hours.
Then work was begun upon the new
swing span. which was built as can't.
lever In open position. To permit Of
this. . portion Of the old swing-span
had to be cut away and . temporary
lift-span was put In to take care Of
river trafnc. Thus the bridge was re-
without changing it,
aligpment.-Scientinc American.