The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-09


harner, on tour of inspection of several
wrought Iron Bridges recently erected in this
county, by the Wrought Iron Bridge Com
Pany, Canton, Ohio, under the supervision of
/. w. Finley, Esq. General Agent of the
Company, and of his son, Mr.. J. NJ. Finley.
gentleman OF rare mechanical skill who Is
thoroughly conyersant with the business.
Early on "Wednesday morning the marty.
consisting of Messrs. Fowble and Abbott. and
Mr.. Z; Await and son and ourself. started
from Westminster IN the Almshouse van.
driven by Mr; John Tracey, Steward Of the
AimShousei who IS most careful and skillful
Whip,. ana drove TO TaneytownS where we
were joined BY Mr.. Harner, one Of the Com
Mr.. Peter Smith, about mile distant. Here
the party were Joined by q number of other
gentlemen, among whom we recognized DR..
samuel Swope, Sterling Gait, Abraham n.
hess, Esqrs., also Mr.. Wortnineton Jones.
Mr.. Hill and others, of Frederick county.
AT Mr.. smith crossing, over Piuey Creek.
handsome iron bridge had been erected. with
a single span of 100 feet. This bridge i
constructed on the principle of the plate and
channel truss, and is supported by seven sub
stantal iron beams beneath the floor; height
OF glrder from floor of bridge II feet; plank 8
inches, loists 10 inches, width of bridge IA
ieet, with bearing capacity Of 65 tons. The
aDutments and wing walls, constructed of solid
masonry, were built by Mr.. Christian Await
and SON. the grading and filling by Mr.. Peter
smith, the whole ia workmanlike manner.
Inc bridge IS protected from lateral vibration
by substantial iron lattice pests, invented and
patented by Mr.. Finley. At one end, two
rollers are provided, on either side, to ae-
eommodate the expansion and contraction of
the IRON from heat and cold. After thorough
examination OF the bridge and measurement
oil the masonry, and q close inspection of
every order, Joist, rod, post, bolt and bar,
the bridge was pronounced one of the finest
structures in the State. The party then re-
paired TO the residence of Mr.. Peter Smith
and sat down TO table loaded with the great.
est abundance of the choicest viands for the
gratlhcatlon ofappetites sharpened by the ex-
ercises OF the occasion. From Piney Greek
the party proceeded to Otter Dale Mills, Big
Fipe Greek. At this point another handsome
new iron bridge had been erected, column
and channel arch, 96 feet span, II feet wide,
with wing walls of substantial masonry. by
the same contractors and masons.
From Otter Dale Mills the party proceeded
to the beautiful town Of Union Bridge. ana
spent the night ut Linn's Hotel, where we
were handsomely entertained. On Thursday
morning they resumed their journey and pro
eeeded to Cashs Ford, Big Pipe Creek, near
Double Pipe Greek Station. At this ford
another handsome arch structure had been
erected, by Mr.. Finley, 81 feet spau; the ma.
sonry, grading and filling BY Mr.. Await
From Cash's Ford the party returned via
Middieburg and Uniontown to Westminster.
and on Friday morning, the Commissioners
accompanied by Mr. Finley and Mr.. Smith
proceeded to Dir. Jacob Richards Mill, on
the Patapsco, where also handsome low
truss iron bridge had been erected. AZ feet
span, IA feet wide, and built in a substantial
manner. These bridges are a credi. 10 the
county and reflect high honor upon the con-
tractors and builders, as well as the iutelI.
gent board of County Commissioners who
have provided such durable and substantial
bridges over the various streams in the eoun.
y. Carroll county has now the best bridges
IN the State. Frederick county may probably
surpass her IN the number Of her iron bridges.
but It IS admitted that the bridges in Carroll
are of a superior character
The weather was exceedingly fine and the
trip a most agreeable one to all concerned.
All along the entire route the wheat and rye
helds presented a hourishing appearance, but
the wheat upon the red lands is in advance of
that In other portions Of the county.
MANCHESTER ITEXs.-Dr. H. II. Thomas
and lady celebrated their wooden wedding
last Tuesday evening. A large number Of
ladies and gentlemen called, and the evening
was spent in social enjoyment. The happy
couple were the recipients of large number
OF useful and ornamental presents, mostly
wooden ware, among which were a very fine
mirror, beautiful bracket, tubs, &c. Some
were not content to take such articles as they
could carry in their hands, but took armfuls,
so that there was not only a variety, but an
abundance of everything. Baskets of fruit.
cakes, and all kinds Of delicate viands were
also among the presents. Mrs Thomasfound
considerable difficulty in cutting the brides
cake, as 1t contained too many articles which
were indigestible, though useful.
Mr.. Jesse Shultz, as administrator, sold the
late residence of Jacob Wand, on Main
Street, at public sale, last week, to Mary
Shafer for $500.
WESTERN MARYLAND CoILEGE.-A delega.
ton consisting of Drs. ]. W. Herring, F. I.
Shaw and r. B. Norment, ESQ.,, of this city,
had hearing Thursday morning before the
Ways and Means Committee of the House, in
the interest of the Western Maryland College.
The delegation strongly urged upon the com
mittee the propriety aud justice of directing
a portion OF the States patronage in free
scholarships to said College. They claimed
that the character of the institution, its
healthy location aud the large revenues Maid
into the Treasury from the section of the
State In which it is situated entitle it to the
which they asked.
ATTEMPTED SUICIBEs.-Anna, daughter of
John Brown, near this city, attempted suicide
on Thursday, by taking laudanum. She was
found in the stable of VIM. Ssansbury. this
city, IN the afternoon, and was in a comatose
condition.
Tolly Worthington, of near Reisterstown,
attempted to commit suicide in Baltimore. on
Thursday afternoon, by 'aking laudanum.
de had been drinking heavily for the past
two weeks.
IXcExDIARIsx.-On Saturday morning last
2 stable on the farm of VIM. I. Smith, of New
Windsor district, was burned. Fortunately for
The barn and other buildings the wind was
from an opposite direction, else his loss would
have been very heavy, as the stable was not
over twenty yards from them. This is the
second attempt made within the past year.
The celebration by the Webster Literary
Society Of the Western Maryland College, on
nOuNoy anu Aucedag evenings passed on |
With considerable eelat. Mrs. Jarley's Wax |
works were presented on the second evening.
The Duet and QUARTET, were especially com
nended
COMMITTED Bowen, eolored, was
on the 4th instant, at Union Bridge, |
N charge of stealing pOeketbook contain
ng S2l from John Wilson. In default of |
Iail he was committed for the action of the |
Grand Jury.
FISE BuTTER.-Mr p. j. Bennett, proprie-
or of Sans Greek Creamery, left with as this |
week n specimen of the butter he is now max. |
ng. IL was of fine favor, rich color, well /
Sorked, and altogether a very superior article, |
Mr.. Charles s. Roop, Of this city, has been |
appointed mail agent on the Western Mary |
aud Railroad, between Baltimore and VIII |
vice James p. Harbaugh, decd. |
S. d. Sellers Co., formerly Of this city, |
'ut now manufacturers of shoes, in Philadel- |
'hia, Pa, have shipped several cases of their |
,oods to the Paris exhibition.
Thieves entered the meat house Of Mr.. |
rhos. j. Meyer, near Pikesville, Baltimore |
county, on Monday night of hast week, aud |
aFriea off MI his meat,
John Bailey, of Glen Rock, accidentally
hot himself on Washington's birthday, and /