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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
HIT THEM HARD.

The whole country will join President Roosevelt in his denunciation of those individuals wh> would attempt to turn the Civil Works Administration program into a patronage machine or extract gratt from it. Such a thing is too ghoulish for toler- ance This program was designed to suppant does to the unemployed to take able-bodied indlylduals off tl'e charity lists and give them work to do at a wage sufficient to support them and their depend ents One who would in the words of MT Roose- welt, make political advantage out o1 rehe1 to human needs places himself beyond the pale and deserves as severe punishment can be meted out to him. It is to be hoped that those in charge of the program will heed the Presidents admonltlon to hit hard and hit on the head "even if 1t be the biggest political boss in the United States
 No charge of that kind can be brought against those handling CWA in Alaska. Here the only question involved has been that of need, Demo- crat Republican, Socialist and those of no political creed whatever have been treated on the same plane An honest and in a very large measure suc- cessful, effort has been made to put to work all who were without funds and had no means of support.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
GILBERT M. HITCHCOCK.

Death last week ended the career of Gilbert M. Hitchcock former Senator from Nebraska and one of the most prominent national leaders of the Demo- cratic Party He had been active in party affairs fore more than a quarter of a century, beginning in 1898 Twice he his home States favorite son for the Presidential nomination As member of the Senate Committee Military Affairs during the World War he contributed materially to Am ericas share in winning the war.
 It was in 1898 that MT. Hitchcock began to develop as a political figure in Nebraska That year he was defeated for Representative in Con- gress by David H. Mercer by 800 votes Four years later he had the satisfaction of turning the tables on his victor and began his service in the 58th Congress March 4, 1903 He was the only Democrat elected to the House from Nebraska
 Defeated in the Roosevelt landslide of 1904, MT Hitchcock returned to the House in 1906, again the lone Democrat from Nebraska, and was re- elected in 1908
 Tn 1910 MT. Hitchcock given the Democratic nomination for United States Senator opposing Elmert J. Burkett seeking reelection. The popular vote about 10000 in MT. Hichcock's favor anc the choice of the people ratified by the Leg islature Six years later he elected for seconc term John L. Kennedy. Omaha lawyer.
 During the World War Chairman of the Sen ate Foreign Relations Committee and member oi the Committee on Military Affairs Senator HitchcocE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
NEWS-MINER FOR DIMOND.

The Fairbanks News-N Miner is the latest new paper in the Territory to declare itself for Delega Dinond for another term in Congress. The Empi and Cordova Times blazed the way sometime az Hedging itself to support the Delegate in this year election the Fairbanks paper said
 Well done thou good and faithful servant" can truthfully be said of Anthony J. Dimond, Alaskas Delegate to Congress since March 1, 1883.
 Delegate Tony Dimond has certainly been loyal to the people of Alaska during his short sojourn in Washington, D. c, as the representative of the Territory. He remained in Washington after Congress ad- iourned and worked indefatigably for Alaska and Alaskans
 We have a Delegate to Congress in Anthony J. Dimond who realizes what the Territory needs and what is wrong with us, and who has the vision to suggest remedies that will cure much of the evil. Congress has already recognized his ability and with his wonderful personality knowledge of the Territory and Aaska's needs has made hit in Washington such no other representative in the past has been able to do.
 It is to be hoped that Delegate Dimond will have no opposition among the Demo- crats for renominaton and reelection. This will enable him to remain in Washington, where he is doing such excellent work for Alaska and Alaskans, and carry on.
 The News-Miner believes he will un- doubtedly receive the support of at least 75 per cent of the voters of Alaska to re- elect him as AlaSka's representative in Con- gress
 MT. Dimond one of the hardest -workir member ever to sit in the Alaska Legislature. has worked even harder in Washington not on in Congress but as well before the various depar ments and emergency administrative bodies He entitled to renomination and reelection withol opposition if any man ever was.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The final lnstallment on 1883 real estate and personal property taxes will be delinquent after March 5, 1884. Payment should be made by that date to avoid pen alty. Statement of the delinquent tax roll will be published on or before March l9, 1884 as required by law.
 A. w. HENNING, adv. City Clerk
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
NOTICE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCEREN:
 My wife, Leon, having left my bed and board, notification is here by given that on and after this date, February 6, 1884, I will not be responsible for any debts con- tracted for in my name unless contracted by myself.
 adv. FORD BUTLER.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

Juneau Elks were to be hosts on the following evening at a social to be held in their club rooms for all Elks and their ladies, whether members of the Juneau lodge or visitors. There was to be a late ferry leaving Juneau for the bene- fit of Douglas and. Treadwell Elks who wished to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

The first bank robbery in Hawaii suc- cessful than the first in Alaska There the robbers got away with the dough. Here the undertaken fell heir to the robber
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

The staying quality, remarks a British observer is an outstanding characteristic of the French tenn perament. The money sent over there, we imagine, must have assimilated it--(Boston Herald
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

Since they're trying to figure out new name for the Anti-Saloon League they might call it the Anti-Wherever You Can Get Drink League COhio State Journal)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

Another thing in favor of the Roosevelt Ad- miniStration is so many other matters of import ance have arisen you hardly ever, never hear of pole sitter now-tMacon Telegraph)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

Weather for the previous twenty four hours had been cloudy with snow The maximum temperature was 34 degrees above zero and the minimum was 26 degrees above.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

w. s. Pullen, chief electrician of the Alaska Gastineau Mining com pany, was a northbound passenger on the steamer Spokane, which sailed from Seattle in the morning. He had been visiting in the States for some time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

Miss Elizabeth Hopper had been chosen athletic manager at a meet
 ing of the Associated Girl Students of the Juneau High School the pre- vious day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
2n YEARS AGO
Prom The Empire
FEBRUARY !. 1914

General Manager B. l.. Thane, of the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company, who had been up to Kensington for a short visit, re- turned to Juneau on the Iowa the previous day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

MT. and Mrs. Clarence Carpen- ter took passage for the south on the Princess Marquinna the previ- ous night and expected to be away for several weeks visiting and travelling about Pacific Coast cities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
ss es -. . . ss
 AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau


 Gastineau J. w. Gucker, Juneau; E. Reed, Wrangell; George A. Lingo, Fair banks; J. J. Chisholm, Tacoma; C.. A. Millington, Portland, Ore; G. H. Leonard. San Jose, California; H. E. Lokken, Seattle; Odin Jen- sen; Joe Anderson; Paul H. Abbott, Seattle.
 Zynda w B. House, City
 Alaskan Oki Oakosoko, Tee Harbor. LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY
 FOOD SALE The Ladies' Altar Society will hold Food Sale Saturday Feb. 1, at the Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.'S room. adv. Daily Empire Want Ads Pay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
Today dnd Tomorro,u
= By WALTER LIPPMANN =
 Mr. Mills at Topeka

Copyright. isss. New York Tribune Inc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07

oresight. It does mean that it is rot ito phn" the industrial life { America and impose the plan md enforce it. It is the coercion md centralization that distinguish a planned economy from q free, sorehanded and at certain vital spots a managed economy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-07
LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY
 FOOD SALE

Daily Empire Want Ads Pay
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18
CROPS IN STATE.
GAIN OVER 1893
Continued From Page one)

OF crops generally speaking, over
the United States, corn is showing
disappointing yields and the total
crop is now estimated by the Crop
Reporting Board at 1,416,772, 900
bushels. This is nearly 5 per cent
below the forecast of month ago
and indicates about 56 per cent of
an average corn crop The guam
tlty of corn actually harvested as
grain is now expected to be not
much more than half the quantity
husked last year The feed grain
supply is the shortest in many
years, the total quantity of grain
and mill feeds in sight and avail
able for feeding being only about
SO per cent of the 1924 to 1882 av-
erage. The hay supply is also
very short and before the end of
the winter the great piles of thist-
les and weeds that have been
stacked and most of the straw,
fodder, stover, and cottonseed
hulls available will be needed for
feed.
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department, at its Office.
Dover. Del. until 200 o'clock P. NJ
Eastern Standard Time. October "a, 1884,
and at that place and time publicly opened
for contracts involving the following ap-
proximate quantities:
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18

and a movie in Wilmington. They
took in George Arliiss' play THE
Last Gentlemen"
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Le-
Fevre. and Mrs. Ray Lank Cooper
were overnight guests on Tuesday
of Mrs. Sarah Farrel.
Mrs. Floyd H. Williams, of Har-
risburg, Pa, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. V. Lay Phillips.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcdonald
spent the weekend in Harrisburg
with Mr.. McDonald's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas, of
Merchantville, N. j., visited Mrs.
Thomas parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Coleman, over the week
end
DR.. and Mrs. George Cross of
Swarthmore, and Mr.. Kopps, of
New York City,spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs E. r. Dick, at
"Maplelynn," near Smyrna.
NILS. 1lldlltS D. swain, VI ILLS
town, and Mrs. Essie Dempsey, of
Wilmington, have been enjoying a
trip through Virginia. They Wis
tied places of both historic and
scenic interest, including Mount
Vernon and the Endless Caverns.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Truax
spent Sunday with Mrs. George M
stevenson and Mrs. w. o. Hoffeck-
er.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Graham and
son, Miss Elizabeth Thornley, of
Philadelphia, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Fritz, of Wilmington,
spent this weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles P. Thornley,.
Mrs. ]. Harvey Speakman en-
tertained the Tuesday Bridge Club
at the Wayside Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Maloney and
family are moving from their res
iidence on Main Street to the Ma
tional Bank apartment on Com
merce Street.
Mrs. Ruth Wallen Pyle and Miss
Eva Stehley are visiting Mrs.
Laura Stevenson in Stamford,
Connecticut
Mrs. Leslie Hiirons, who will be
remembered as Miss Jean Martin,
is visiting in town.
Dr.. and Mrs Grouse, Of Free
hold, n J., and Mr.. Ellis Mccoy,
of Trenton, n. J., visited DR.. and
Mrs. Ellis Mccoy
Miss Marjorie Gray, an en-
ployee of the Welfare Home, un-
derwent a tonsil operation last
week.
Miss Marjorie Messersmith of
Maplewood, N. j., and Miss Cath
crime Bruder of South Orange, N.
j.. are visiting Miss Clara Elterich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ. SPOTS,
of Wyomissing, Pa, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Denney
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Talbot are
spending several days at Worlds
Fair in Chicago.
Mrs. William r. Smith, of the
Palmer Home in Dover, spent sew
eral days last week with friends in
Smyrna
Mrs. Emma Colpitts returned
home after a visit in Philadelphia.
She is now residing with Mrs. S.
]. Reynolds.
Mr.. Allan Bennett, formerly of
Smyrna, who has completed his
training course at Randolph Fly
ing Field in Texas, has been sta
toned in Michigan. Many of his
friends drove up to Bellanca Air
port to extend their farewell and
good wishes for much success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bradshaw
and Mr.. and Mrs William Douglas
Of Wilmington, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robinson.
Mrs. E. S. Dwight, Mrs. George
Cable, and Miss Leila Cable mo
tored to Valley Forge on Saturday
Miss Audrey Leader, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Leader, enter
tained a number Of her friends at
a birthday party On Saturday ev-
ening
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18

ious issues of the campaign
Among those attending were Mrs.
Nellie c. Walsh, vice chairman of
the Wilmington City Committee;
Mrs. Catherine Welsh, vice chair
man for New Castle county; Mrs.
Lobe, vice chairman for Sussex
county, and Mrs. Hughes, vice
chairman for Kent county.
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ACTIVE
Hold Meeting at Home of Mrs.
James III. Hughes at Dover

Plans for the meeting to be held
IN the near future by the Demo
cratic women Of Delaware were
made at meeting last week at
the home of Mrs James H. Hughes.
Mrs. Oscar s. Wilson, of George
town, presided, and Miss Cora L.
Carr, of Wilmington, was elected
secretary. Mrs. Marguerite Du-
gan Bodziak, of Wilmington, Ma
uonal Democratic Committeewo-
man for Delaware, made the prin-
cipal address and outlined the var
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18

and at that place and time publicly opened
for contracts involving the following ap-
proXimate quantities:
CONTRACT 120A
Washout Repairs
9Th Street and Lindbergh Avenue, Laurel
200 Lin. Ft. Prem. Cork Exp. Joint
400 So. Ft. Cement Concrete Sidewalk
300 Lin. Ft. Integral Conc. Curb & Gutter
200 Gu. Yds. Cement Conc. Pavement
CONTRACT 3S2C
Surface Treatment
Zoar Camp Road 4 Miles
$4,000 Gal. Tar Primer
$4,000 Gal. Tar Seal Coat
CONTRACT 39I
National Recovery Projects 16 & % I935)
Ft. Widening
Five Points-Rehoboth 6.Os6 Miles
5000 Gu. Yds. Excavation
5000 Gu. Yds. Cement Conc. Pavement
2,4OO Lin. Ft. Prem. Cork Exp. Joint
500 Lin. Fl. 10-in. Cor. Metal Pipe
$50 Lin. Ft. 15-in. r. C. Pipe
5000 Lin. Ft Wire Cable Guard Rail
1000 Lin. Fl. Wood Shoulder Curb.
CONTRACT CN42
is Ft Concrete Pavement
Newark-Milford Cross Roads LIS Miles
5000 Gu. Yds. Excavation
1000 Gu. Yds. Borrow
$3.50 Gu. Yds. Cement Conc. Pavement
$500 Lin. Fl. Prem. Cork Exp. Joint
20 Gu. Yds. Glass A Concrete
40 Lin. Ft. 12-in. T. & G. R. C. Pipe
$50 Lin Fl. I5-in. R. c. Pipe
80 Lin. Fl. Relaid Pipe 18-in. & Under
600 Lin. Fl. Gin. Pipe Underdrain
100 So. Yds. Glass A Conc. Gutter
/ No. 81 Adams Inlet
CONTRACT CN43
Ia Fit. Bituminous Surface
Red Lion-Porter Station 1.37 Miles
300 Gu. Yds. Borrow
IL 800 So. Yds. w. B. Macadam
1900 So. Yds. Bit. Conc. Surface Course
VI do tC
so Gu. Yds. Class A Con. for Bridges
4.800 Lbs. Reinforcement
22O Lin. Ft. 12-in. T. & G. R. C. Pipe
80 Lin. Fit. 15-in. R. C. Pipe
80 Lin. Ft. Relaid Pipe 18-in. & Under
200 Lin. Ft. Gin. Pipe Underdrain
CONTRACT CN44
FIT. Bituminous Surface
Welsh Tract Baptist Church Road f.73 Mi.
1000 Gu. Yds. Excavation
500 Gu. Yds. Borrow
10 Gu. Yds. Rock Excavation
so Tons Telford Stone Sub-Base
$500 So. Yds. Bit. Conc. Surface Course
$500 So. Yds. Waterbound Macadam Course
so Gu. Yds. Glass A Conc. for Headwalls
20 Gu. Yds. Glass A Conc. for Bridge
$500 Lbs. Reinforcement
23O Lin. Fl. 12-in. T. & G. R. G. Pipe
30 Lin. Fl. 15-in. r. G. Pipe
110 Lin. Fl. lS-in. r. C. Pipe
80 Lin. Fl. 24-in. r. @. Pipe
14O Lin. Ft. Relaid Pipe 18-in & Under
200 Lin. Ft. Gin. Pipe Underdrain
$50 Lin. Fl Wire Cable Guard Rail
End Post Attachments
CONTRACT CN45
IL Ft. Bituminous Surface
School Lane Road LAO Miles
400 Gu. Yds. Borrow
25 Tons TeIford Stone Sub-Base
900 So Yds. Bit. Conc. Surface Course
10000 So Yds. Waterbound Macadam
Course
80 Gu Yds. Glass A Concrete
100 Lin. Fl I2-in. t. & G. R. c. Pipe
so Lin. Fl 15-in. r. C. Pipe
40 Lin. Ft. 18-in. R. G. Pipe
So Lin. Fl. 42-in. r. C. Pipe
12O Lin. Ft. Relaid Pipe 1S-in. & Under
300 Lin. Fl Sin. Pipe Underdrain
CONTRACT Ii
2 Trucks-71h Ton with Bodies
(Four Wheel Drive Type)
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18

CONTRACT LII
Trucks-71h Ton with Bodies
(Four Wheel Drive Type)
CONTRACT MI
2 Miles Snow Fence
Performance of contract shall commence
within ten (10) days after execution of the
contract and he completed specified
Contract 39I will come under the pro-
visions of the National Recovery Act. The
employment agency of the National Re-
Employment Service will be Sussex County
Re-Employment Office. Georgetown. Del.
The minimum wages paid will be: Thirty
cents for unskilled labor. forty-hve cents
for intermediate grade and seventy-hve
cents for skilled labor.
Attention is called to General Informa-
ton for Bidders in the proposal, specifica-
tions, and contract agreement. Attention
is also directed to the special provisions
covering sub-letting or assigning the con-
tract and to the use of domestic materials.
when financed wholly or in part from Ma
tional Industrial Recovery Funds. and es-
pecially called to the fact that the funds
for N r. H, N. r. NJ. and N. r. S. pro
jects were obtained from the provisions of
the National Industrial Recovery Act of
June 16, 1888, for the purpose of providing
employment and Fastening industrial re-
covery.
Attention is also called that a certificate
of compliance on the prescribed form which
will be furnished for that purpose shall be
signed and submitted by all bidders. in ac-
cordance with Executive Order No. 6646.
issued by the President on March Ia. 1884.
Only bids accompanied by such certificate
shall be considered or accepted. The con-
tractor to whom award is made shall re-
quire subcontractors and dealers furnishing
equipment, materials and supplies to sign
similar certificates before making awards
to or purchases from such subcontractors
or dealers, copies of which shall be furn-
ished to the contracting officer.
Monthly payments will he made for %
per cent of the construction completed
each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
a surety bond. certified check. or money 70
The amount of at least ten f10) per centun
Of the total amount IF the proposal
The enveIope continuing the al
must be marked Proposal for the Con-
struction of State Highway Cnntrart
The contract will be awarded or rejected
within twenty f2ol days from the date of
opening proposals..
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids
Complete sets of plans and specifications
may be obtained after October Is. 1884.
upon receipt of two dollars fs2.00lfor each
contract, which amount will not be re-
funded.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Dover. Delaware
Smyrna times., 1934-10-18
k)yAL AND
mAL ITEMS
N, Come and Co.
kI,,ur Community
Farmer Smyrnians
|ypcIuB PARTIES

Ms. John Buttery' Mt.
s,rt have had as their
] few days, Mr.. and
!. Mitchell, Oshawa, On
Ia Mrs. Mitchell IS 2
\. Buttery. Mr.. Mitch
i OshaRa, reports bus
i up grade. Oshawa is
n d Ontario and the
d General Motors q
rsy we're delighted with
4 d I0ngWOOu, lIS 81
iunzins and were much
Tth the quaint church
r.terss Of Drawers, St.
j Barratt's Chapel. The
Eaniuar Of the green at
\ tie old State House
TEN, while the dupont
E.h its two lanes of
y thought the finest con-
| q highway they had
.g left for Washington,
s,sisy and will continue
fz a few days.
!. nd Mrs. Frederick
rsn have returned from
ctT where they attended
d Convention Monday
" Of this week The
b House Of Bishops
fndsy afternoon and in
a mass meeting, in
4 Of The department of
Ml0tion, addressed by
El Block, D. D., and the
| HGsegOr of New York.
aHn q session of the
-9ltisS, followed Tues
F tie Joint Session Of
aaliss and the presenta-
7 RsiOp Of Aberdoon in
Nlas by DR.. Perry, the
Aaop The response by
Ead visitor was most
ID effective. At the
= sdress, the vast and
lose dnd applaud
Maly for it was an in
D every one present.
as- Frederick E. Mas
aaO' Pa, were guests
I Mrs. James R. Galley
y aud Friday of last
Ai- Maser conducted
S'Nces held in the
Fsnlan Church on
Ssalngs. On Monday
HsV. and Mrs. Galley
~. d10 Mrs.
d Philadelphia.
HOfecker and Miss
@nsad Of Newark,
r.s rpls'le weekend at
va Academy, Annap-
y Etaessed the foot
4'sen the Navy and
ny Of Maryland, and
a1P ! that evening.
!, B Grieves, Miss
M' Margaret Collins
N =, SliIdOeLh
~. Newark, returned
! Where t hey have !,
he summer
goors of r.,
'Vsr the weekend
~. 9. Lurty, of New
N Columbus Ia,
ss4aa : Z, with her par.
AS William H.
Y ! antsAisop has r.
sttsr a weeks 81 visi, fet
,s.c : Curry an and VS.. =.
80 Emma Husler.
\. tspaan ssa has return
i. With Mrs
Iars las been visit
A1t ], sicA her sister
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-06
Holy Name Bulletin
Outing Planned Sunday Banquet, September 16
Social Meeting Tonight
 Committees Appointed

chairman the social membershp commttee, 
 
  coming the Holy society especially ved participate in this meeting which
  $, o'clock  Gauronskas in the Sunday August 12 will
  will held Lake Wnnemaug Matertown musical and athetc 
 
 
 
  which charge orodelkas Anthony AuSus-  delegates all
 
   wll make rather Vanntiejus
  banquet will be he'd sepebr l6 at St 6Oo
  dsappuneu. Sodaity attended the o'clock mass by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-06
Guilfoile Not Out
 For Congressmanship
Denies Candidacy for Democratic Nomination in Fiih
 Congressional District To-day

ExMayor Francis P. Guilfoile is not a candidate for the democratic nomination of congressman in the fifth congressional district. The former chief executive of Water bury made this declaration today when interviewed by the Demo- crat in response to a report pub lished in the republican that he was to be pushed forward as a third candidate in the race for the nomination.
 'I'm not a candidate and won't be one" declared ex-Mayor Guil- foile. He refused to discuss the matter further, declaring that he was not interested in seeking office but in aiding others in the party to victory.
 It was reported that eX-Mayor Guilfoile would be pushed into the race. There are now two ayowed candidates, Mayor J. Joseph Smith of this city and William Dyer of Norfolk. Both men are making great strides throughout the fifth congressional district in their quest for support of delegates to the dis trict convention.
 Major Smith is reported to be ahead of former Representative Dyer, but the latter's packers claim that he has not shown his full strength as yet. All in all, the dis trict convention promises to be an exciting one, as the battle of bal lots will be close, if the claims of both sides are to be taken for gospel truth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-06
LEADERS INSPECT
 NEW CITY BRIDGE
Mayor and Engineer First to Cross Platts Mills
 Structure

Mayor Frank Hayes and City Engineer Robert A. Cairns hold the distinction of being the first two Waterburians to cross the new Platts Mills bridge spanning the Naugatuck river. This morning the mayor and city engineer rode over the new structure on a tour of inspection.
 Following a thorough inspection of the new bridge, which has been under construction since early spring, the two city officials de-s clared themselves well pleased with the work done. Incidentally, the bridge was built by the street department, under the direction of Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming and City Engineer Cairns.
 The fact that the two city off, cials crossed the bridge does not mean that the structure is yet open to public travel. The floor has been completed but there is still much work to be done. At the mayors office this morning it was stated that official announces ment of the opening of the bridge to traffic will be forthcoming soon.
 The new structure was erected at a cost of $25, ,000. It is of steel. It was first proposed to erect the bridge of stone and concrete. This would have cost $75,000 or mores however. In the interest of eco, nomy the S25,000 bridge was dee cided upon by the works board.