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past, and has been circulating a petition asking the county com- missioners to bridge the Gila. When interviewed the captain stated: “The bridge, as everyone knows, is an ab- solute necessity, and should by all means be built this spring.” “Where should it be located, captain?” “Well, in my opinion there is only one place on the river at which it is practical to build a bridge, and that is opposite old Fort West. There you have a solid rock foundation on both sides, and the river is narrow. Why, it would not cost much to build the bridge.” “How much?” “Well, I think $1,500 would do it. There is splendid timber on the Sagatone, which could be hewn down, and have hauling in lumber. I would suggest that a commission be appointed to select the site for the bridge who are not in- terested along the river. The last commission could not agree on a location because they were all interested, and were cat-hauling each other. If a good substantial bridge is built, all of the trade of the Luna and upper Frisco valley will be diverted from Socorro in this direction, and is worth looking after.” This is a matter on which the board should act at its next meeting. There is no time for delay. “NOT GUILTY” Was the Verdict of the Jury in the Redding Case