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Show Tue Dixon bridge disaster calls forth tho unqualified condemnation of tho Chicago press upon the Truosdoll truss of whioh it was built. The Times says tho owitor of that wrotohed mantrap man-trap procured its adoption by placing monoy or patrooago with tho Dixon board of aldermen "where it would do tho most good." However this may bo, and it is altogether likely, it is well known in northern Illinois that tho "TruosdcH bridge" is dangerous and untrustworthy. Elgin, Bolvidcre, Rook lord and other points, as well as Dixon, have this truss, and at ono or two of theso points the structuro has fallen, bringing death and destruction to tho inhabitants of the towns. Tho Elgin bridge went down during a 4th of July celebration. Just, boforo its fall, tho hiotorio elephant llomeo was taken to this bridge to cross, but with ono foot upon tho "trap" ho gravely shook ht? bead condemning at oucc Mr. Truesdoll and his truss, and hud to be taken across at the ford. The Chicago Times culls for a little "whoio pome hanging" to be administered to tho "bribo-taking aldermen of Dixon" who allowed tho ercutioa of ono of these bridges. |