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New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Navy Orders

From The Trtbune's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. June 2s.-Navy orders
issued to-day follow:
Bayer, 1t. J. CD I. L., to I. S s North
Beard. Ems F. W. to L. s s s-l
Blume. l.. B. F, to Baldwin.
Bpadia, Bonaey: Fms. r. c. T. to L; $, s-s;
Burke, 1t NJ 10 Schenectady.
Carey 1t. H. NJ, to receiving ship,
Craig. 1t. J. F, to St Juliens Creek
Dahlin. Gun. I. q, to torpedo station.
Keyport
DAVIS. Ems. F. A. to air station, Hampton
Roads
Delany. 1t J. j. to I S. s Florida.
D9rtch Comdr / F. to command L. s. S.
Fisher. L.. e. n, to am depot, Fort
FosE. 1t. c. H to am depot bingham.
Foster 1t. Comdr p. z, to L. S. $. Ten
Harrington, Gun W. /. to L. $. s. Rain
Hayes, 1t, q. G.) F. f. jr, to ord plant,
HIIs1i.o.i,or HII 1t; p to z,J e 5 Hsnnibsl
JunlSin, Ems W H., to T. s S. Henderson.
Lowman, It. comdr; K. E, to training
Ma1zareIla Carp. y, to receiving ship.
Mare Island.
McAllister 1t. Comdr. H r, to I. s. S.
Comfort
MGIlvaney Bosn. D. c. to L. s. s, St.
Louis
Nerbahl, 1t. c. j. to navy yard. Charles
ton.
Nicklas 1t. J. G.. to [. s. s Chester.
Donnell. Ems c. q. to L. S. s S-4
Rodgers. 1t. NJ NJ. to Iona Island
Schlessinger. 1t. w f, to St. Julien s
Creek.
schnell, 1t q. G) j. to L. S S Fulton.
Semple, 1t. R to Fort Miffin
Scherer Lit. c. to L. S. S Arizona
stuart 1t. F II, 10 rec. sta, New York
Waidlnger, 1T. r j., to Great Lakes.
Weed, Ems w. H to L. s S SIS
Bia a, nc ard 1t e. CO. d, to L. s. S.
Caha. Ems. E, to L. s S. Nero
Following to Mineola with Atlantic r.et
ship plane division:
coIby, It. .(J; g. g. a D, Finch. 1t: O. CD
'. G.. Gillespie. 1t g. G. P E: Gvin
Ems W. b.. Hettz- Menken Lit CJ GI
j. H Pride. Ems a. NJ; Wolfer, Ems
McGinn. 1t. J. CD r. j. to L s. s.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Girl and BrOther-in.Law
Disappear in Bayonne

Susie CubberIy, r pretty seventeen
year-old stenographer. walked out Of
her home in Bayonnc, n. J.. Saturday y
night and has not been seen since. She
SAID she was going to party
About half an hour after Susie had
started for the party Peter Creed.
tWenty-four, brother-in-law of the
missing girl, who lives with his wife
in the Cubberiy home, also left the
house. He said he was going for a
short walk and to buy some cigars. He
also has disappeared The Creeds have
been married two years.
The police are hunting for both the
missing members of the Cubberly
household
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
u. S. to Insure Own Ships
Twelve American Companies
Combine to Handle All Risks

WASHINGTON. June 2s.-Reorean,.
zation OF a pool of American insurance
companies to underwrite the American
merchant marine was virtually effected
to-day at conference of officials Of
leading insurance concerns and MEM
bers of the shipping board.
Contracts will be signed in New York
Wednesday, it was announced, and the
association will begin function,ng at
an early date. Cooperation of Ameri-
can shipping companies has been
promised. it was stated, and the ship
ping board is to stand behind the new
organization in order that insurance
of both government owned and private
owned American vessels may be writ
ten in the future without participation
of foreign underwriters
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

according to Puebla dispatch to "El
Universal" to-day.
All witnesses for the prosecution in
the previous trial will be reexamined
to determine whether they were obliged
TO testify against jenkins. The defend
ant himself declares he wants the
'roonday light" thrown on the case,
the dispatch says.
Forty Indians were to testify to-day
in the First Criminal Court of Peubla
regarding false accusations they are
alleged to have made against jenkins,
according to dispatch to Excelsior"
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Mexican Commissioner
.4rriUes in WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, June 2s.- Senior
1glesias Calderon. named High Com
missioner to the United States by the
new Mexican government, arrived in
Washington to-day, accompanied by his
sister, secretary and three servants.
He went at once to the Mexican EN-
bassy, where he will have headquarters RS
Judge Gonzales. an associate justice
of the Supreme Court of Mexico, left
for the United States Saturday to
study the American judiciary system
with the object of suggesting reforms
in Mexico.
MEXICO CITY, June oS.-Count
Adolfo de Montgelas, German Minister
to MeXlco, has arrived in this CITY
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Bids Asked for L. S. Shin

" WASHINGTON, June 28.-SeaIed
bids for the purchase of the Won Steu-
ben, the former German passenger
Liner Kron Prinz Wilhelm, will be re-
ceived up to July I. the Shipping
Board announced tonight The Won
Steuben is l4,907 gross ton vessel.
with accommodations for 1.511 passen-
gers. She was built in Stettin, Ger
manV in 1901
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Real Estate News
Restaurateurs' Society Takes
POstOfficc in 23d Stree,

]. Arthur Fischer has leased the
store and basement at 464 Seventh
Avenue to William Panagokos for use
as restaurant, and the fve-story
building at $50 Sixth Avenue to Louis
Mouquin, acting for the Society of Res
taurateurS.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
$3OO.OOO to Build
Post Office in 23d Street

The Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company has agreed to loan 100000
TO Frank c. Buckhout to build four
story postoffice branch on the south
side of Twenty-third Street, 275 feet
west of Fourth Avenue
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
American Jersey Cattle Club
Get Quarters in 23rd Street

The former home of the American
Jersey Cattle Club at West Seven
teenth Street, has been purchased by
Louis Rieger. For its new quarters
the club purchased the dwelling at 800
West Twenty third Street from Ines
E. Angorica
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Brewers Invade China

There has been an invasion of China
by the American brewers who have
been put out of business here by the
prohibition laws. Parades and demon
strations of various character are re-
sorted to for the purpose of making
the Chinese familiar with their goods,
and the situation is viewed with alarm
by the missionaries in China.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Ex-Consul Jenkins's Case
10 Be Reopened IN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY. June 28-The case
# William c. Jenkins, former American
Consular Agent at Puebla. Mexico,
sho was kidnapped by bandits last fall
and later charged with having connived
It his own capture, will be reopened
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Oil Man Sells
Home on Staten Island

Cornelius G. Kolff sold for H. A.
Doremus, assistant secretary of the
Standard Oil Company of New York,
his private residence. 40 Boulevard
corner Wardwel Avenue. Westerleigh,
S. l., to G. Johnson. of Elizabeth, n. J
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
West olst St. House for
American Academy of Arts

The American Academy of Dramatic
Arts, now in Carnegie Hall. purchased
from Frederick R. Williamson a three
story house. 18x1008, at 11O West
Ninety first Street.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul
Sells 10th St. Realty to Society

The Academy property of the Sis
ters of St. Vincent de Paul, at 313
and 315 East Tenth Street. has been
resold by Leopold Horowitz to the
Independent Stryjer Benevolent So
ciety
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

Beethoven Hall, a fve-story struc-
ture. 75x96.2, at 210 and 214 East Fifth
Street, has been purchased by the
headgear Workers Lyceum. Inc
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Buys Elliot House at Riverdale

The picturesque English residence
erected four years ago by Arthur F.
Elliot at 244th Street and Livingston
Avenue. Fieldston, Rive rdale on -Hud-
son, has been purchased by Roy D.
Ayers through George Howe
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

Manual Rionda (Cubanl. Josiah Macr,
Hewitt Janeta tBr). Lake Delanceyu-
SANANNAH-June 2s-Arrived: Strs
City of ST Louis. New York: Binghamton.
Havana, Persian. Jacksonville tand sailed
for Philadelpha. Sailed Str Gulttrade.
Baltimore.
TAMPA June 2s.-Arriveda Lake IL
coco. Baltimore; schr Lizzie A. Williams.
Sagua la Grande Sailed: Str Tritonia
OBJ. Glasgow via Baltimore and Norfolk.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
THE TIDES
ARRIVED YESTERDAY

Note.-The above figures are standard
time and not New York State time.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Army Orders

From The Trtbune's Washington. Bureau
WASHINGTON, June 28.-Army or
iers issued TO-DAY follow:
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

havana, Persian. Jacksonville tand sailed
for Philadelphia. Sailed: Str Guittrade.
TAMPA. June 2s.-Arrived; Lake Il
sagua la Grande Sailed Str Tritonia
(Brl, Glasgow via Baltimore and Norfolk.
FOREIGN PORTS
Departures for New York
Rotterdalnt-Ss West Hemattte. w. NJ
Page
Calcutta-ss Clan Kennedy.
Melbourne-S-s Somerset.
Chrtstiani-S.s United States
London-s.s. American transport Or
leans.
r.iverpool--S.s Vauban.
Leghorn-Ss Spiendor
La Plata--S.s. Nasari.
Buenos Aires-S.s Balzac.
Portland-S.s. Communipaw. u.
Fsimouth-Ss Lake Florilla.
Gibraitar-s.s. AspenhiH. Madonna
pairen-S.s. West Hassavampa-
lloiio-S.s. West Cahoba
Hanfax-S S Impocc.
Panama Canal. CrIstobal-s ToioA
Arrivals from Queenstown
Oueenstown-S.s Celtic.
Rotterdam---s.s Patrick Henry. VaEaciA
Colombo-S.s Clan Cumming.
Genoa-Ss. Giuseppe Verdi.
Bombay-S.s. CITY OF Lahore.
Leith-S.s. Lake Grampus.
l.ondon-S.s. Delaware.
Christiania,-S.s Ranenfjoid Lake Els
,ooshenburs-ss. East Port.
- y
St John. y B-S $ B I. Tucker
Panama Canal. Cristobal-S 5 Advance,
Buford. General G WGoethals
Transpacific Mails
The connecting malls close at the Cen
eTal Postofhce and City Hall postofncs
station New York. ar p. m. as follows:
Hawaii, via san Francisco. steamship
Wilhelmina. July !.
Japan. Corca. china Siberia. Siam,
Cochin China and Netherlands East Indies.
July >
Hawaii. apan and Corca. Via san Fran
cisco. steamship Siberia Maru. July 3.
Japan. corea, Siam sNd specially ad-
dressed mail for China Via Seattle, steam
ship Africa Maru. July S
Hawaii. Samoan Islands Australia and
specially addressed mail FOR New Zealand
Va San Francisco. steamship Sonolna
July g.
Hawaii. FIJI Islands. New Zealand and
Australia, VIA Vancouver and Victoria
b G. steamship Niagars. July Is.
Hawaii, Guam and Philippine IsIand
Via San Francisco. steamship United States
transport Northern. July 80.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

York, and you buy any pair at a price
slightly higher than first class over
alls! If you want to make your pres
ent suit last longer or put into service
good coat tucked away in your ward.
robe-here's chance that may never
come again.
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

Bergen Ave. at I4yth Street
BROOKLYN
413 Fulton Street
Court and Montagu. Streets
5S7 Fulton at Flatbush Ave.
NEWARK Isl Market St
JERSEY CITY Newark Ave.
{ Bay
PATERSON 22o Main S.
YONKEpS c-..~
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

Az an added feature to our great
clothing event, we offer thousands of
ALL WOOL Worsteds and Mixture
Trousers at less than wholesale prices.
These trousers were the entire
stock of possibly the best known
maker Of high grade pants in New
New-York tribune., 1920-06-29
Headgear Workers. League
Gets Beethoven Hall in 5th St

Angorlca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-aERALD SATURDAY, MAY l. 1920

Friday afternoon, and resulted in 8 de- feat for the high school boys by a score of to ?. The game was played on the rolling mill diamond and was well attended. Many of the Tigers were experienced players, who have re- gently organized the local team.
 Rev! w. E. Monk will deliver an illustrated lecture Sunday evening on What Pen Are You In?' at the Church of God, and a large attendance is ex- pected. as MT Monk is well known speaker. special musical programme will be given in connection with the lecture nand is under the direction of the Riley brothers. Charts have been prepared for illustrating the lecture which has been given at other places by Mir Monk In the morning the sub ject of his sermon will be The Influ- ence of Thought
 Y. M. C. A. TRACK MEET
 Under the auspices of the Y M C. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

Community Work track meet has been arranged for the boys of the
 grammer school to take place Tuesday. May 25. The pupils of the Clarendon
 Avenue school, the Roberts school and the Jonesboro school will enter in the contests. and number of handsome
 prizes will be awarded | In order that each boy may have a | fair chance to compete against boys of
 his own weight those entering the con-
 tests will be divided into four classes
 as follows:
 Boys of F years of age and under.
 irrespective of weight. and boys tS years old. weighing S1 pounds Class
 ?. boys 1S years old. weight Sl pounds
 and over. Class 3. boys II and | , years old. weight 96 pounds and over. Class l 4, boys over l5 years old who weigh under Ill pounds
 | Class 1--6o to so pounds. inclusive: 5o-yard dash 75-yard dash. standing
 broad jump. running broad jump. base
 ball throw for distance. Class 2--s1 to 95 pounds. inclusive. 75-yard dash. loO-yard dash stand;ng
 broad jump. running high jump. run hing broad jump. baseball throw for distance.
 Class 3--96 to 11O pounds. inclusive
 '5-yard dash, looyard dash. standing broad jump. running high jump run ming broad jump. shot put Class 4-111 10 125 pounds. inclusive: 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash. stand ing broad jump. running high jump. running broad jump, shot put Each school may enter only three contestants in each event The winner in each of these events will be ss~--
 a prize.
 The school must enter the names of the contestants at leas, one week be- fore the meet is scheduled In addition to the prize being given the winner in each meet, each event will have a maximum of ten points. be- ing divided IS follows: The school win
 ming the first place shall receive five points the school winning the sec ond place shall receive three points. the school winning third place shall receive one point
 The school winning the highest total
 number of points in the meet will be awarded handsome loving cup, and the boy winning the highest total points in the meet will also be given loving cup. Further information may be secured by calling Y NJ. C. A. office, telephone GIT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
BESSEMER
The Bsssemer manager of circulation is C. E. Moore

Bessemer, April Special )-The Automobile and Accessory Dealers Association was formally organized Thursday evening at a meeting held at Letson X James garage on Nine teenth street with the following Of ficers: W. L. I.emley, president; E. c. Kelley, vice president; E. B. I.etson, treasurer. The following were ap- pointed members of the board of direc- tors: T. R, Copeland, chairman; H. c. Chichester, John Neal, J. M. Ingram and w. L. Lemley. A secretary will be appointed at the next meeting.
 There were eighteen out of the twenty eight firms doing business in the city represented in the organiza-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
SOCIAL EVENTS

On Thursday evening very delight ful social was given al the First Chris tan church under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society There was a number of young people attending and quite sum was realized for the treasury of the society. This society has been organized about one year and during that time developed into a large and enthusiastic group of Chris tian workers. The members of the SO city will have charge of the evening service at the First Christian Church Sunday evening.
 At the morning service Rev. E. H. Hutchson will use as his subject Process of Solving Salvation's Prob Mothers Day, Rev Hutchison an nounces that there will be an all-day programme at the church concluding with a message from pr. Robert N Simpson of the First Christian Church, Birmingham, at 3 o'clock in the aft ernoon.
 Mrs Gordon Jones entertained most pleasantly this week at her home on St. Louis avenue, complimenting Mrs w. l.. Perkins of Cincinnati and Mrs L. J. Hollan of Jackson, Miss There Were three tables arranged for the players. and the guests of honer were presented with large clusters of cut flowers following the games de- licious two-course luncheon, with cof- fee. was served after the games. Those enjoying this hospitality were Mrs T. G. Johnston, Mrs. w. l.. Perkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

ton formed Thursday evening. The constitution and bylaws will be adopted at the meeting next Thursday evening, May 6, which will be held at dlnner a the Grand hotel The board of directors will compile the constitution and bylaws. which will pc submitted at the next meeting and the charter will be left open until that time, when it is though that other members will be enrolled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

Dr and Mrs. L. J. Hollan of Jack son, Miss. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Read al their home on Clarendon avenue
 Dr and Mrs. D. A. stern of South Amboy N l., will come to the district to live in a short time Mrs. stern will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
STUDENTS DEFEATED

A game of baseball between the high school team and the Bessemer Tigers. a team made up of the young men of the city, attracted a large attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

The Age-Herald maintains sps- cial representative in Bessemer. Mrs. H. l.. Bains is correspond- ent, to whom news items should be given. Phone Bessemer e12-J. Phone Bessemsr 6s7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

Mrs. Arthur Perkins. Mrs l.. J. Hollan, Mrs. F. l.. Read. Mrs. J. S. Winters Mrs. M. J. Hayes, Mrs Brown. Mrs. .G. D. Woodrow. Mrs. E. W. McNeil. Mrs D. F. Wilson. Miss Kathryn Woodruff and Miss Myrtle Hayes. as- sisted Mrs. Jones in entertaining her guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

|. WI. V, A. iRANh MEEl Under the auspices of the Y NJ. C. A
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-10-01

sstructed to notify the Mothers Club
of Ely that the Council, at it's last
regular meeting, voted not to engage
City Nurse.
A. That the proposals of Louis
Pluth and Dan Mestnik, for construct
ing road in the Ely Cemetery be
rejected and certified check and cash
deposit returned and that the proposal
of Jacob Lampi be accepted and the
proper officers be authorized and dir
ected to enter into contract with
Jacob Lampi for the construction Of
said road.
Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN P. ERICKSON,
Chairman.
Moved by Alderman Erickson, sup
ported by Alderman Strachan, that
the report be accepted and filed and
various recommendation carried out
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the Finance Committee be instructed
to investigate the wages of the City
Blacksmith and to report at the next
regular meeting. Carried.
Moved bN Alderman Maxi, sup
ported by Alderman Johnson, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
A. o. KNUTSON,
City Clerk
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Gasoline to Help
Lower Food Prices

OF all gasoline manufactured in the United
States, $3.50 is used by automotive vehicles"
(Ol News, 7-5-l920, P. Az
OF all the motor vehicles in use in the Middle
West, $50 of the total registration are farmer
owned" (Arthur Capper Address, 1920. Case
line is taking the place of vanishing man-power
on the farms; and not only does it reduce the
man-hours required to produce given amount
of food, but it also reduces the actual cost OF
production, and this despite the advancing price
of gasoline. (H W. Quaintance Influence of
Farm Machinery on Production" Power Wagon
Reference Book, 1920, page 561
Authorities agree that gasoline is most import
ant factor in the production and distribution OF
food products.
When gasoline is employed universally to in
crease the efficiency of man. power on the farm,
we may look for vastly increased production
and consequent decrease in the cost of pro-
ducing food.
In the eleven Middle West states served by the
Standard Oil Company (Indana) more, than
100000 tractors are in use, and the number is
increasing rapidly.
In the states served by the Standard Oil Com
pany Qndiana) the number of farmer owned
motor trucks is as follows:
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.

Ely, Minnesota, Sept. 21, 1920
Regular meeting of the City
Council called to order at O'Clock
p. NJ. by Mayor Knutson.
Present: Aldermen Erickson, Max
Strachan, Johnson and Mayor Knut.
son.
Absent: Aldermen Jenko and
Champa.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
ported by Alderman Johnson that the
minutes of the last regular meeting
be approved as published. Carried
The City Attorney requested more
time to investigate the gasoline and
oil storage matter and verbally re-
ported ON the proposed milk ordi-
nance and that Steve Agnich was
recently convicted for violation of
Ordinance No. "a.
City Engineers estimate No. l OF
the L. NJ. Bartlett contract for gen.
eral masonry work, showing amount
due thes contractor to be $3,539.06
was read.
Moved by Alderman Strachan sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the report be accepted and filed and
the City Clerk be authorized and
directed, to draw an order on the
City Treasurer in payment of the
above stated amount. Carried.
The superintendent of the Light
and Water Department submitted ar
estimate of cost on the proposed cleo.
trio line extension to the new houses
being erected by the Oliver Iron Min,
ing Company at the Pioneer and Sib.
ley mines.
The Health Officer reported on the
matters of sewer connections, cutting
of weeds and the water level in Long
Lake.
Moved by Alderman Johnson, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
report of the Health Officer be &C.
cepted and filed. Carried.
Communication from Louis Larson
advising the Council that he desires
to relinquish his soft drink license
issued for the lower front room OF
the building located on Lot a, Block
II, Original Plat of Ely was read.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup.
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the communication be accepted and
filed. Carried.
Application of Joseph Slogan for a
soft drink license for the lower front
room of the building located on Lot
4, Block II, Original Plat, was read
Moved by Alderman Erickson, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
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Gee! HaW! HaW!

We were spending the summer in
the country. I was entertaining city
friend. One afternoon I rented a
horse and buggy of a neighbOring
farmer All went well. We enjoyed
our ride through the charming cOun-
try, but when we wished TO go back
/ couldn't turn around (never having
we came to barnyard. When I had
turned around and was about to drive
out again the whole farmers family
came out. When | said 81 had to
drive in TO turn around" the man
threw 10 his hands and called out
Zach, himmel!" We drove away as
fast as we cOuld.-Chicago Tribune.
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at ten o'clock A. M. and all persons
interested in said hearing and in
said matter are hereby cited and
required at said time and place
to show cause, if any there be, why
said petition should not be granted.
Ordered Further, That this order
be served by publication in The Ely
Miner according to law, and that a
copy of this order be served on the
County Treasurer of st. Louis Coun-
ty not less than ten days prior tc said
day of hearing.
Dated at Duluth, Mimi, September
18th, 1920.
By the Court.
Attest S. w. GILPIN,
G. B. Clifford, Judge of Probate.
Clerk of Probate.
Seal of Probate Court, st. Louis
County, Minnesota.
A. j. Thomas, Attorney for petit
titioner. 9-24 1913
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DIR. j. j. CALL.
DENTIST.
Office over Miller store Co.
ELY, MINI.
Famous London Bridge.

Blackfriars bridge, famous struc-
ture across the Thames, in London,
was built by Robert Mslne, in 1850
to 1869. Owing to its piers giving way
1t was replaced by an iron structure
resting on granite piers. 1t is 1,272
feet long and so feet broad. The bridge
derives its name from an ancient
monastery of the Black Friars, which
once stood on the bank of the river
close at hand 1t dated from 1916.
and was the scene of several parlia-
ments. 1t was there also that Card
inals Wolsey and Campeggio pro-
nOunced sentence of divorce against
Queen Catherine of Aragon, June Fl,
1920. In 1899 Shakespeare acted in
a theater that occupied part Of the
site of the ancient monastery.