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Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
By Frederic J. Haskin

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 15- According to statements issued by civic authorities of the Quaker City work has been begun on the longest suspension bridge in the world.
 This is the new bridge planned to span the Delaware river from Phil a delphia to Camden. The plans show the span length near the Philadel- phia terminus to be a distance of 1,750 feet between towers. The main span of the Brooklyn bridge is only 1.596 feet. and that of the Williams burg bridge 1,600 feet in length. The height proposed for the east main river tower is 3S0 feet above the riv- ceed any other suspension bridge in the world for length by 150 feet, if the present plans are adhered to.
 This bridge, the cost of which has been estimated at nearly $29,000, 900. is both a relief and the fulfillment of a long cherished desire to busi- ness men of the city. It is, according to authorities at the city hall, one of those things the necessity and practibility of which has long been acknowledged by citizens on both sides of the Delaware river, but il has been delayed by circumstances.
 Now that definite action has been taken and arrangements for the prog ress of the work made, Camdenites and Philadelphians are signing with relief and asking each other, Why didn't we do 1t long ago?
 The state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia will each pay sS,27S,500 toward the expenses of the building of the bridge and the state of New Jersey has appropriated $l2,- 724, 900.
 There was much discussion ovei the location of the Philadelphia ter
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

Thousands of tourists to this cele- bration in honor of the l50th annf- versary of the signing of the Decla- ration of Independence win find this bridge a boon indeed. Work on the test borings for the bridge were be- gun on August 18th. but the actual construction of the bridge was com menced on Labor Day, when large celebration was held.
 Considerable interest in the con struction of this bridge has been ex- pressed by foreign nations Engi- neering societies and other organiza- tions in Mexico. Portugal. France. England. New South Wales. Hawaii. Argentina, Holland. Colombia and Peru are among those which have shown marked interest in the report announcing the arrangements for building the Delaware bridge. It Is apparently in imminent danger of becoming the ninth wonder of the modern world. At any rate it will undoubtedly prove great conven- fence to two of our busiest cities.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
ABOUT THE STATE
Twenty Naturalized


 GLOBE-Of the twenty or more persons of foreign birth who appear ed in the superior court yesterday as applicants for naturalization papers, seventeen, representing eleven differ ent nationalities, were admitted to citizenship.
 Some amusement among the spec tators was created by the answers of an unsuccessful applicant to Ques- tions asked by Judge Shute.
 The court: Who makes the laws for Gila county?
 Applicant: Board of supervisors Arizona Record.
 Set For Trial
 TUCSON = The s13S,450 damage suit of the Bisbee Lumber company against the Bisbee- -Naco Water com pany was set for trial in the superior court in this city on October 20 by Judge Samuel L. Pattee Saturday morning.
 The plaintiff alleges in the damage suit that the burning of the proper ties of the Bisbee Lumber company was the result of failure of the water pressure supplied by the defendant Citizen.
 Will File Charge
 MIAMI-Mrs. Florence Albertis. NOlOTGOs WAS dIItStcu by Otputy Sheriff Bill Rose this morning on suspicion of having set fire to the J. B. Stone house about two o'clock this morning at the mouth of Glass Canyon, just across the Arizona Eastern tracks. It is reported that the insurance company, represented locally by the Miami Realty and In- vestment company, will file a com plaint against the woman, charging arson.-Silver Belt.
 Burglar Eats Meal
 BISBEE-Of three burglaries at Warren early yesterday morning one was bold entrance into the resi- dence of G. H. Dowell. where the burglar after going through the house and making his presence known, calmly sat down in the kitchen, ate a hearty meal, which he prepared himself. and left the house.
 Entrance into the Dowell residence was effected by placing a ladder against a kitchen window and fore ing the window open. MT. and Mrs Dowell are away and Mrs. David son. Mrs. Dowelrs mother. was alone in the house with a servant. When the burglar entered Mrs. Davidson's room she awoke and sat up in bed and looked at him but the man fin ished his survey of the room leisure ly and left. He evidently knew that there were no men in the house He did not take anything from ths house except the food which he ate.- Review.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
Water and Rail Rates

No doubt the business of rate making and rate changing is very complex and the gentlemen who transact that business presumably expert Yet they appear to do things at times which not susceptible reasonable explanation.
 Now there is the so-calied water competition. seldom actual but only potential competition. We know that water rate should be lower than rail- way rate. The railway compete with steam ship only at loss to itself We know of way by which railroad can legitimately survive such competition.
 As matter of fact there many commodities which are shipped by water and will not be when railways are available. There other commodities which will always be shipped by water when ships are available. But there other commodities which are transported by cheapest carrier whether of land water.
 We have before interesting rate com parison The rate on hardware from St. Louis to Reno, New, or to Phoenix. is more than the rate hardware St Louis to the Hawaiian Islands It is interesting to the tariffs established by the Commerce Commission that the rate on 100 pounds apples San Francisco to Boston bv rail is 75 cens while the rate the quantity of appes from San Francisco City. little over half the distance, where water competi- ton exists is s166 that the rate on 100 pounds of fresh fruits from San Francisco to Boston Is $125, while the rate on the same fruit from San Francisco to Kansas City s2os that the rate on canned fish and fruits Seattle to Boston is 65 cents 100 hounds while the rate the same canned goods from, Seattle to Kansas City Is $120; that the on agricultural implements from Boston to Seattle is s17o per 100 pounds while the rate on the ,r,nIenents from Kansas City Seattle $23S per ,oo nounds: that the rate 100 pounds of paint from Boston to Seattle is s1 while the rate on the amount of paint Kansas City to Seattle is s1.42; that the rate on pounds of machinery from Boston to Seattle is g. while the rate on the same quantity os machinery from Boston to Cincinnati is sS.oS
 Now can the railroads afford to carry apples from San Francisco for 75 cents? If is not the rate of more than twice that from San Francisco outrageousy exorbtant? Interior points are plainly
 p,c,ed to enable the railroads to continue in what
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
Crossing the Delaware Now

minus of the bridge. Finally. after an unusually hectic meeting of the Pennsylvania commissioners on July 20 a vote was taken resulting in the selection of the Franklin Square Pearl street site. The New Jersey commissioners voted solidly in fla vor of the site, which was at length selected.
 Saved the Church
 The Franklin Square plaza Is ideal ly situated in the center of the ar teries of Philadelphia traffic. so that direct routes from that end of the bridge will lead into all parts of the city. The fate of one structure with A known historical or sentimental value was involved in the original plans. This was St. Georges Meth odist Episcopal church. The vener- able edifice, called by many the Shrine of Methodism, is located on the site of one of the roadways planned to be cut parallel to the new bridge. The early suggestions were in favor of moving the church to a location more artistically fitted to display its quaint charm. Later. how ever, other plans were drawn up changing the approach to the bridge and thus eliminating the necessity for removing the old church.
 In Camden, fortunately. there was no property in the path of the pro- posed bridge, and its auxiliary road ways, which was of historical value and interest The site chosen for the Camden terminus of the bridge seems to have proved an unusually happy choice The renovations necessary to direct the great tide of human be- ings and vehicles which will cross the new bridge into the city of Cam den will involve ai,her the forcing oi traffic through the clty's busiest
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

streets nor long. awkward detours.
 The deep enthusiasm which the state of New Jersey feels toward this project Is expressed in a most prac- tical manner by the fact that the S5.000.000 bond issue was heavily oversubscribed at Trenton. when the bids were first opened there on June 2S by the New Jersey state house commission
 Ralph Modjeska. internationally known for his great list of successes in civil engineering. was unanimously appointed to the position of chief bridge engineer. George s. Web ster and Lawrence A Ball are other members appointed to the board of engineers for the construction of the Delaware bridge.
 Mir. Modjeska is a rather unusual person. Born at Cracow. Poland. in 1861, with the original terrible sur United States with his mother. Helena Modjeska, later celebrated as a tragedienne, in 1876. The modifi- cation in the modjeska surname was made at the time American naturali- zation papers were applied for. Mir. Modjeska was graduated from the College des Fonts ct Shaussees of Paris at the head of his class and with special honors- He received the Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1911. He has engaged in many im- portant undertakings while pursu- ing his chosen profession and is now head of his own firm in Chicago as well as prominent in many organiza- tions and societies in the country.
 Mir. ModJeska will receive a salary of s2,500 a month and is to devote nearly one-half of his time to the designing and construction of the great work. He will be in full charge of all details regarding the structure. and will have a fully or structions. MT. Webster and Mir Ball will each receive a monthly salary of s1.000.
 To Carry Great Traffic
 Among the most important thing. planned for the Delaware bridge bN the engineers of the Bridge Commis. sion are six roadways. four trolle, lines (two for high speed service) and two ten-foot walks for pedes- trians. In this way, all kinds O | traffic can be readily served. Th' grimy. poley old ferry boat betweeI these two cities seems to be doomed
 What would George Washington i think could he but know what i i planned as the twentieth centur, method of Crossing the Delaware The cakes of ice which may form il l the river in the winter time will no | have the power to affect traffic iron l shore to shore of the Delaware il ! the future as is so graphically de | picted in the thousands of copies O | that famous old steel engraving tha | NH | wall.
 While no definite date has been SC | for the completion of this great sus pension bridge, it is generally hope that it may be completed and in goo, working order in time for the cele bration of the Sesqui- -Centennia planned for Philadelphia in f32s
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

a per cent solution of caustic soda or potash for one-half hour- Wash thoroughly. press out all water as far as possible. and immerse in a per cent solution of chloride of lime tbleaching powder) for Is or % min utes: wash with a little water. then with water calculated with hydro chloric acid. then with water. Boil once more for 15 minutes with caus- tic soda solution. and wash with calculated and plain water as be- fore.
 o. Has Poland been recognized as an independent country7 G. Q. A.
 A. Poland became an Independent country in November. 1918. and has beenrecognized as such by all of the great powers
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
We're Not Alone

We are not the only who have less money than we think need Even George the Five feels the pinch of poverty The nation pays him what would be to most of fabulous income to maintain himself in the style to which he has been accus- toned but Georgus Rex finds himself getting in the $250,0o0 He must either cut down the cost of the ceremonias dear to his spectacle-lovng sub jects who foot the bills. he must draw upon the savings of his grandmother, Queen Victoria. who thriftily managed during long reign to lay up a private fortune of about s100ooo0o The third alter native, distinguished Irshman put it. is for the house of commons to increase the kings allowance and that Is what the ministry proposes to do. In far as king obviates the upheaval and the Inter- rupon of business incidental presidential cleo uon he be worth the money he costs
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
NO CONS SERVED

The postmistress at Victoria bush postoffice trifle deaf. but known to be hard case. A bury farmer rode up, dismounted, pushed his way through people waiting for the mail and shouted
 Any letters here for Mike Howe?"
 The postmistress continued sorting.
 Any letters here for Mike Howe?" he shouted again.
 She looked up and said quietly There's nothing here for your anyone else's cow.'-Edinbufgh Scotsman.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
eoNpoLAs FOR THE THAMES

Gondolas those fascinating water taxis of Venice. to be put commission the Thames A local London builder is fabrcating fleet from real Venetian models. All the comfortable fittings will be proylded.-ScientIfic Americans
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

Lucy Page Gaston is quitting her anu-cigarett' as leader Only 4sooo.oOOOoO cigarets were used in this country last year.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

It is nice question of economies and ethics whether the hole the doughnut should be enlarged or reduced
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

real efficiency expert is the chap who lets i grow long side and combs 1t across the balt area.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

At last the shipping board has an alibi It did not build the big dirigible that dropped near Hull
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15

T. X k. where IS the mountain "''''
 A Meru was the name of the abode of the gods in Hindu mythol- ogy. It was supposed to stand at the center of the world and to tower to a height of S0.000 leagues. the sun. moon and stars revolving around its summit. It was supposed to have been located somewhere north of the Himalayas.
 c. Please describe the Lamona chieken.-H. D. C.
 A. The Lamona is a new breed of fowl developed by the Department of Agriculture. The fowls are white. larger than Leghorns. with long deep bodies, well feathered. comb and wattles of medium size. red ear lobes. and they lay white shelled eggs. The breed is not ready yet for introduction to poultry farmers. O. Who was the Man with the Iron Mask7-B. C. w.
 A. Opinions still differ as to the identity of the prisoner confined in the Bastile, who was known as the man with the Iron Mask. He was | buried under the name of Marchiali anu mas bttu SetlA lo Dc tAAr Luxe OA | Vermandois: a son of Louis KY; an elder brother of Louis KY; a twin brother of Louis XIV; a son of Anne of Austria; Count Matthion and | others.
 O. Is Manuel Anaullo, the new chief justice of the Philippine Su- pren1e court, the first Filipino to hold this position? F. G. R. A. Judge Anaullo succeeds Vic | torini Mapa as chief justice of the Philippine supreme court. Judge Mapa was the first Filipino to hold the po- sition.
 O. Please advise how ordinary cotton can be made absorbent M. A. O.
 1s A. Rol, best quality of cotton with
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
Questions And
 AnstUers

(Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Repub- lican Information Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin. Director, Washington. D. C. This offer applies strictly to infor- nation. The bureau cannot give ad- vice on legal. medical and financial matters It does not attempt to set tie domestic troubles. nor to under take exhaustive research on any sub ject- Give full name and address and enclose two cents in stamps for re- turn postage. All replies are sent di- rect to the inquirer.)
Arizona republican., 1921-09-15
By Herbert Johnson

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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-03-25
West Jersey Railroad Off
Gals Meet With Wildwood
City Commissioners.
City Hall Girls Turn
on Water to Start
New Boardwalk

Our planet having passed that point
in its celestial path where the position
in relation to the central luminary was
such as to cause the days aud nights to
be of equal length, is now racing on to
that part of It's course where the longest
day Of the year occurs-on June 2lst.
In travelling around the sun the earth
does not move in a circle, but on an
elliptical track. How fact are we going?
Let us see. Science tells us that in
round numbers the length of eaIth's
orbit has been computed to be 585
millions of miles. 1t takes 1861 days
to complete the annual journey. The
rate per day, therefore, a not be less
than 1900, 900 miles. That's ''going
some !" In one hour we cover about
$500 miles, or nearly l,120 miles per
minute. Divide this by go, and we
find the velocity per second to be close
to twenty miles. Thus, speeding
through space a thousand times faster
than the swiftest express train the third
globe of our solar system is now headed
for the next quarter post, known as the
summer solstice, because at that time
for q brief interval the sun ''seems to
stand STILL" So good by, March and
vernsl equinox; we're off for the next
lap, to meet the sunny frightening
days of April, May and June.
The next to the last March meeting
of the Wildwood city commissioners
was held last Tuesday afternoon, be-
ginning a few minutes after 2 O'Clock.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-03-25

The opening of the session had been
delayed on account of a notable gather
Ing at city hall at IL O'Clock a. m. that
day. 1t was l O'Clock before this as
semblage disbanded. Through the
efforts OF the secretary Of the Wildly wood
Board of Trade and j. F. James, divi-
sion agent Of the Wildwood branch of
the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Company, five officials of the West
Jersey system ran down to Wild wood
from Camden to confer with the COM
m~issioners, members OF the Board Of
Trade and other citizens relative to the
betterment of train service and to the
reduction of freight and passenger rates
at the earliest possible date. The names
of the five visiting Pennsylvania rail-
road men follow: A. J. Bond, division
engineer; Frank T. Finn, assistant
train master; Fred Thompson, special
agent; E. B. Mitchell, division freight
agent, and e. A. Buchanan, division
passenger agent. All of these ex-
~perienced railroad men gave their views
on various phases of the com pick prob.
lens of rates, service, etc., and pledged
themselves to cooperate in every
possible way toward improving and
encouraging seashore traffic. Heber
Crane, president OF the Board of Trade,
presided at this important meeting, and
was requested by the visiting railroad
upon the railway representatives at
some later date to 60 over matters of
mutual interest in detail. 1t was close
tCs0ne O'Clock when Tuesdays confer
ence broke up, after which the visitors
were entertained at luncheon by Mr..
James at the Hotel Brighton. 1t is be-
lieved that the coming of these men at
this time will result in material benefits
to Wild wood and its associated resorts.
Mr.. James said this meeting was easily
arranged by him, as it was in line with
a new policy adopted by the Pennsyl-
vania system, to get in closer touch
with its patrons.
While the railway conference was in
progress ODER & Woolson were busy
staging a scene on the ocean beach at
the foot Of Montgomery avenue. 1t
had been announced by them in ad-
that the first piIing for the new
board walk would be driven at 1.30
p. m. on Tuesday. But notwithstand-
ing the publicity given to the matter
scarcely a dozen citizens awaited them
selves of the privilege to witness such
a rare operation. A flag was in readi-
ness to be nailed to piling No. l as it
shot down as if creased into the sand
hole bored for its reception. AT a given
signal the city hall girls, Dorothy
Finn, Martha Geisenberger and Anna
Scully, turned on the water that bored
Continued IN page Four
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-03-25

Harry Il Plat ,om.,o
'S'h aud Spruce street. a."''S
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1921-06-02
LATE REPORTS FROM
T FAMINE STRICKEN CHINA

Late cable messages to the
American Committee for China Fa-
m.ne Fund state that the Spring
crop in the province Of Chilli. COW
ering about twenty per cent of the
famine area, would be almost a to-
tai ia lure, that in addition to the
100000 famine victims already re-
cOgnized as Americas respons bill
ty until the next harvest. this situa-
tion necess-tates caring for an addi-
tional 100000 in Chill province
until the summer harvest arrives
during August.
That there is inrinent danger in
other provinces that people in their
desperate need will devour growing
crops unless aid in large measure
in continued to them until their har-
vet arrives late in June. The
messages also indicate that the
funds hitherto contributed from
America has saved millions of lives.
In view of the foregoing condi-
tions, officers of the Foreign Mis-
sion Boards of the Methodist, Pres
byterian, Baptist, Disciple Protes-
tant Ep scopal and Lutheran church
es at a meeting held May 18th in
New York, adopted a resolution re-
queTing the American Committees
to continue with unabated energy
its campaign for securing funds q
relieve the famine str cken people
of China.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1921-06-02
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DENSON

Mrs. Wm. Alderman visited her
mother and sister in Lima last week
j. S. Snyder, wife and two sons
of ROYAL Oak, Mich, Mrs. James
Killer of Morenci, Mr.. and Mrs. M
M. Taylor and son of Inlet spent
Sunday at the home of Eugene
Daniels.
Clifford Dixson was home from
college in Kalamazoo over Memorial
Day. :,
Geo. Sheffield and wife, Mesdame'
Ada Sheffield and John Laver were
visitors at the home of Mrs. Franz
benson Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tedrow ant
two neices of Montpelier, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Pirl Mithcell and son of Mo
renci were Memorial Day guests a
the home of Mrs. Chas. Shell.
Mrs. VIM. Drake of Jackson hal
been visiting her father ]. W. Shelf
field. D..
Miss Silvia Dixson has been suf
fering with an absess on her hand
Miss Mabel Holmes of Delta ha
been visiting in the vicinity.
Homer Dixson and family tool
dinner with their daughter Mrs. VIM
Frantz near Lyons Memorial Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant Johnston
and little daughter and sister EvI
Of Wauseon were week end guest
of friends here.
VIM. Ackerman wife and son wer
Fayette visitors Sunday.