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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-24
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AYRE'S
SARs AP ARILLA

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and Eruptive diseases Of the skin, Ulcerations OF
the Liver, Stomach. Kidneye, Lungs, Pimples
Pustules, Boils. Botches, Tumors, letter, Sal
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rheumatism. Neuralgia, Pain in the Bones, Side
and Head. Female Weakness, Sterility, Leucor
rhGa, arising from internal liberation. and Utter
inc diseases. Syplilitic and Mercurial DISEASES
Dropsy. Dyspepsia. Emaciation, General Debility
and for Purifying the Blood.
This Sarsaparlla is a combination OF vegetable
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mandrake. Yellow Dock
the most eficacious medicine yet known for the
diseases 1t is intended to cure
Its ingredients are so skillfully com bined, that
the full Alternative effect OF each is assured, and
while it is so mild to be harmless even to chill
dren, it is still so efectual TO purge out from
the system all Impurities and corruptions which
develop into loathsome disease.
The reputation it enjoys is derived from its
cures and the confidence which prominent ply
their experience Of itse usefulness.
Certificates attesting it's virtues have accumu.
lated. and are constantly being received, and as
many OF these cases are ublicly known, they fur
nish convincing evidence of the superiority Of
this Sarsaparila over every other Alternative medi
cine. So general is its superiority to any othel
medicine known, that we need do no more than tc
assure the public that the best qualities it has
ever possessed are strictly maintained.
PREPARED BY
DR.. j. G. A YE r &c CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
may Q
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KEsHER Shell BARREL OR THE IRON
BAND is the name Of a Hebrew charitable
organization, with an endowment attach
ment, which has its Lodge in nearly every
city in the United States and numbers many
thousands. The organization has its Dis
tricJ Grand Lodges and a Supreme Lodge.
The District Lodges meet annually. The
Supreme Lodge meets once in every five
years. A Lodge to be known as Staunton
Lodge No. 1877 Kosher Shell Barrel was in
stituted in this city last Sunday. The Grand
Officers in attendance were Hon. Simon
Wolf, of Washington, Grand President Of
District No. 3, and Grand Supreme Presi-
dent Of the Order; Mr.. Martin Emerich, Of
Baltimore, and Mr.. Gusdorf, of Washington.
The officers installed for the new Lodge were,
Maj. Alex. Hart, President Louis Eisen-
man, Vice President; Moritz Witt, Secre-
tary; Benz. Weinberg, Financial Secre-
| tary; Adolph Loeb, Treasurer S. L.
Barth, Conductor; A. Brum. Assistant
Conductor N. G.. Heller, Inside Guardian
Fred. Loeb, Outside Guardian VIM. Loeb,
Past President.
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LAND SALE.-On the 10th, E. NJ. Cush-
ing & Son sold for Patrick & Elder, comr's,
the S. D. Humbert land near New Hope, on
Middle River, containing 2574 acres, to
Thornton G. Stout, for s44 per acre cash.
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MEssRs. LOEB Bros are receiving their
new spring stock and astonishing everybody
by heimmense display, choice selections and
cheap prices. They have recently added
greatly to the appearance Of their establish
ment by inserting splendid plate glass
open front, which night and day presents a
picture of beauty. Go down and see them.
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STONEwARE.-We have just received 5000
gallons of Parkersburg stoneware, compris-
ing all kinds of milk pans, butter and fruit
Jars, &c. We will sell them as low as the
old clay crooks can be bought. This is the
best ware made and will be sold lower than
it was ever offered before. Merchants will
do we'll to call and examine tive are pre-
pared to sell to them lower than they can
buy elsewhere. Call and examine for your
self. BYERS & EAKLE.
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Has Just returned from the Eastern Markets with
a very handsome assortment of Millinery
Goods, The SPRING STYLES of HATS for Ladies,
Misses and Children are now open; also 3 R O.
cADE RIBBONS. BRETONNE LACES, and many
other desirable SPRING GOODS. Hs-Ladies will
do well to call early and make their purchases
apr SGT
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Rr.Acrmnon.s MAaAz1NE for Anril. rel

BLACKwooD's MAGAZINE for April, re-
published by the LEONARD SCOTT PUBLISH
ING Co., Al Barclay Street, New York, opens
with the first part Of new story, from
which we may infer that "John Caldigate''
is drawing to close. In "Reata" the hero
goes Off to seek his fortune, and he seems
likely to have lively time with the mystic
rious damsel who has undertaken to show
him the curiosities of Mexican forest.
"My Latest Experience describes the
treatment or ''cure'' prescribed at the Baths
of Enghien, not far from Paris. The &C
count of the 'ssale d'inhalations pulverisees'
is particularly interesting.
"Hamlet" This is a long dissertation on
the Hamlet of Shakespeare and that of Mr..
Irving. The writer gives his own idea Of
the character, and shows the points Of differ
ence between it and Mr.. Irving's rendering
of the part.
The article on Contemporary Literature
this month explains the difficulties enceun-
tered in writing biographies, adding briei
.NSASSS
it also treats of books of travel and their in
creasing value as they become less sensation
al and more correct, subject that leads
very naturally to books treating OF the kill
ing OF all sorts of game in all parts Of the
world.
The concluding article of an unusually
good number considers s'the character and
import OF the present depression Of trade
from commercial and national'' as we'll as
a political point of view.
The periodicals reprinted by the LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co. al Barclay Street,
N. ~ are as follows: The London Quar-
terly, Edinburgh, Westminster, and British
Quarterly Reviews, and Blackcood's Maga.-
zine. Price, 81 year for any one, or only
$l5 for all, and the postage is prepaid by the
Publishers.
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Mr.. E. A. Armstrong, of Alexandria, was
in the city last week.
Capt. VIM. A. McCue and family have
removed from Staunton to Weyer's Cave.
Mr.. Isaac Witt who has been confined to
the house for several weeks was on the street
Tuesday.
DR.. Kennerly, formerly of this county, but
now residing in Missouri, was in Staunton
last week.
NJ. L. McCue has been appointed postmas.
ter at Koiner's Store, in this county, vice
Jno. 6. Steig!e, resigned.
Tomorrow night Rev. DR.. Chas. Manly,
pastor of the Baptist church of this city,
will preach in the Presbyterian church al
Anderson, W. Va.
Last Thursday a most refreshing and
much needed rain revived the vegetation in
this section. The ground was thoroughly
soaked and the growing crops greatly bene-
fitted.
Ro. c. Lee, Esq, formerly Civil Engineer
on the Valley Road, and for some months
past employed on the Northern Pacific.
spent day or two last week with his many
friends in Staunton.
Mrs. C. H. Tipping, formerly of this city,
has resigned as principal of the Lewisburg
w. Va. Female Institute, and the vacancy
thereby occasioned is to be supplied by Rev.
D. 3. Ewing, of this county, an able minis
ter of the Presbyterian church.
Mr.. C. ]. Griffith, editor and proprietor OF
the Southern Reraese. was in the city last
week. Mr.. Griffith is working up fine
subscription for his excellent quarterly. 1t
is publication of high merit, and should be
literally sustained by the Southern people,
and especially those of Virginia.
Mr.. G. A. Myers, of Harrisonburg, was
in the city Tuesday, en- route for Richmond,
with the merchant excursion party.
Gabriel Hirsh, of the Valley Emporium
and Great Notion House, left on Tuesday
last for New York, where he will remain two
weeks purchasing his spring and summer
stock of goods.
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"OLD IRON SIDE PAINT.'-One of the
most useful and excellent patents that has
been brought into public notice for long
time, is the celebrated sold Iron Side
Paint" 1t is used in coating roofs, &C.,
and forms one of the best protectors
against the weather that can well be imag-
Ined. The invention was introduced into
this section some months ago by Messrs.
.ucLain & Sagendorph, and since that time
mas been applied to number of public and
private buildings in Stanton and the VAL
Icy. al I'd in every instance has given perfect
satisfac, ion. Last week Mr.. G. W. May,
of the we U. known firm of May & Co., pur-
chased the interest OF Mr.. McLain, and the
new firm of May & Sagendorph will con-
tinue the blu einess. Mr.. Sagendorph has
great experien ce in the management and
application of tn is paint, and during his So
iourn in our midst, has gentlemanly and
courteous bearing has won the respect of
all with whom he has come in contact
With energy, capital and experience, the
new firm will push the business successfully,
and add to the already enviable reputation
that has been established for the sold Iron
side' ,,
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BEAUTIFUL PICTUREs.-Mr. c. j. Pat
terson has taken rooms at the Virginia Ho-
tel, with view to furnishing our citizens
an opportunity % preserve their features
and faces in India Ink, Oil, Crayon or Wa
ter Color painting. The specimens we have
seen of Mr.. Pattersen's work in India Ink
are superb, the most life-like in expression
and delicately natural in finish we have ever
looked upon. AS an execution of finished
art, or as family memento or parlor adorn-
ment, we do not remember to have seen
work more faithful in its finish or attractive
in style. We advise all who wish to have
themselves or friends reproduced in an
enduring form to call on Mr.. Patterson at
his rooms at the Virginia Hotel. The work
he may be entrusted with, will be warranted
ito be what it is represented, and no charges
collected until perfect satisfaction s as
assured. Portraits are enlarged and painted
i'm the parest colors from all kinds of old
pictures, such as photographs, ambrotypes,
tin.types and daguerreotypes, land for life-like
repre- sentation, beauty of expression, dura-
billtya cd cheapness, they are unequalled.
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CITY ELECTION. Rarely is it that the
people are permitted to lose sight of an cleo
ton. but we daresay that not one in hun
dred knew that there would be an election
in this city on the 23rd of May, the same
day as In the county. The only officer to be
voted for is City Treasurer, position now
occupied by Mr.. Jno. NJ. Carroll, one of the
best and most efficient officers that any State
or corporation ever had in its employ. Mr..
Carroll has been the Treasurer for three
years, and his management of the finances
has been admirable. We do not suppose
that there will be any opposition to his re-
election. His discharge of the important
duties committed to his trust entities him to
the unqualified commentator OF those
whom he SO faithfully serves,and insures his
successor to be none other than himself.
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To the Voters Of Augusta county:
respectfully announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office OF Commissioner OF the
Revenue for Middle River District. If it is your
pleasure to elect me, will endeavor, as in the
past to serve you faithfully and to the best of my
ability. Respectfully,
mar 13-tde j. ALEX KERR
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OPENING.-On the 25th anG 26th there
will be grand spring and summer opening
at the Emporium of Maj. Newton, on Au-
gusta street. All of the latest fashions and
styles will be displayed, and everything that
feminine fancy can desire will be on hanG.
Remember the day and don't fail to attend.
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Deaths.

On Monday. the 18th, at the residence of her
father: the late Thos, Armentrout. four mile
east OF Gree nv1lle, Mrs. Annie e. Lightner, con
sort of Mr.. Jos ], Lightner.
:. At the residence of erson. John J. Roller at
North River Depot, Rockingham on the 18th,
Mrs. Elizabeth Killer, reict OF John Roller de-
ceased, aged 79years, months and 20 days,
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Staunton, Va, April IT, 1879
In the Chancery cause of RUNKLE (Jacob) vs.
GLOVER. John now pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta. all persons parties, plaintiffs
and defendants to this suit and the lien creditors
Of John Glover, are hereby notified that in pur-
suance of decree rendered by said court in
said cause on the first day of April. 1879, shall
at my cff1ce in Stanton, on
MONDAY, MAY 10th, 1879,
proceed to take, state and settle an account show
ing 1st. Any Judgment against John Glover not
payments made by John Glover, upon the judg-
ments already reported together with any other
matters specially stated deemed pertinent by the
undersigned, or required by any party in interest
to be so stated. At (which time and place you are
required to attend.
NV. GREEN SMITH, Com
W. f. Craig, atty apr 17-4w
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FOR SHERIFF.

To the Voters OF Augusta County.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re
election to the office OF HIGH SHERIFF OF August
county Referring to my record in Office as to m,
qualification. am
Respectfully, A. B. LIGHTNER.
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To the Voters Of Augusta County
announce myselfa candidate for reelection to
the office of COUNTY TREASURER Should it be the
pleasure OF my fellow citizens to re-elect me
will promise to try and be faithful in the future
have endeavored to be in the past
apr l7-tde SAMUEL PAUL
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Look at those elegant SHAD at PEAR
MANS. Cheape: than beef and ten times
more delicious.
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To the Voters of Augusta County,
MT John M. Kinney having declined being q
candidate for reelection, announce myself o
candidate for the office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE for Beverly Manor District, and if elect
ed Will give the business strict personal attention
Respectfully,
mar 6th-tde j. N. MCFARLAND.
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Families furnished with Sparkling Lager
Beer bottled fresh every day, at IS cents
per. dozen.
w, L, BUMGARDNER & Co.
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Pearman knows exactly what the house
keepers of Staunton want and always keeps
fresh stock
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Advertisements inserted at loo per square Tor
first insertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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coMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY.

To the Voters OF Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of COMMONWEALTH AT.
ToRNEY Tor Augusta county, and solicit your votes
at the polls. JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr,
apr l7-tde,
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| To the voters OF Augusta County:
respectfully announce myselfa candidate for
election to the office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REV
| ENUE in Pastures District.
mar 16-tde WMJ EURITT.
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To the Voters of Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself candidate for
the Office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE fol-
Beverly Manor District. Election fourth Thurs
day in May. SAM'L G. WILSON.
mar 27-tda
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To the Voters of Augusta county
respectfully announce myself candidate for
C0MMIssIoNER OF THE REVENUE in North River
District. II elected, will endeavor to discharge
he duties OF the office faithfully and efficiently.
Respectfully,
mar 20-tds. ROBT COYNER Jr
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Large, Fresh, Elegant SHAD, Roe and
Buck, at PEARMAN'S.
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To the Voters of Augusta County
respectfully announce myself candidate for
election to the office of COMMONwEALTH'S ATTOR-
NEY for Augusta county, and solicit your votes at
the polls MEADE F. WHITE.
apr l7-tde
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To tho uotars Of anauato conntu

To the Voters of Augusta County.
Responding to the call Of .'many voters" pub
lished in the "Vindicator' Of March 18th, I hereby
announce myself candidate for the office o
HIGH SHERIFF of Augusta county. Election to b,
held 4th Thursday in May.
Respectfully,
mar 20 ids il LAREW
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feb 27-tde

In response to the call OF MANY Voters in the
announce myself candidate for COMMISSIONERS
OF THE REVENUE for the South River District,
Very respectfully,
feb 27-tde W. L. MOWRY
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announcement.
CITY TREASIIRER
CCUNTY TREAsuRPp

hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the offc of CITY TREASURER of Staun.
ton, Va. Respectfully
apr 24-tds JNO M CARROLL
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Our Bottled Beer is an excellent tonic and
only Is cents per. dozen.
". L. BUMGARDNER & Co
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PEARMAN is selling Splendid SHAD at
the very lowest prices.
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The first BOOK BEER of the season at
tho Virginia Hotel Bar.
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Nothing can be nicer than that elegan
Spring Kale at Pearmans.
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BOOK BEER, first of the season at the
Virginia Hotel Bar.
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PINAFORE JULEP AT VIRGINIA
HOTEL.
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A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL
TRUSTEES was held in the Court House last
Monday, at which the following members
were present: superintendent Chas. Graf.
tan, President; Messrs. Il. P. Wilson, S. C.
Wilson, NJ. L. Coalter, DR.. Dunlap, A. s.
Turk, Thompson Mcclure, DR.. W. Fl. Dasis.
j. 4. Irvine, Il. S. Hogshead, Trustees.
The meeting was held for the purpose of
determining the amount that would be re.
CURED from the county for the schools. for
the year 10 80. After ample discussion
and consideration it was determined to ask
of the Supervisors the following sums as be
ing the least upon which the schools could
be operated: 10 cents on the 500 for conn.
ty purposes; and each district, as distinct
levy, as follows: North River, 10 on 500 ;
Middle River, cents Riverheads, 10 cents ;
Beverly Manor, 6 cents; South River, G
cents; Pastures, 10 cents. The general
county levy is for the payment of teachers
salaries. &c., and the district levy is for the
purchase OF real estate for school houses.
building and furnishing the houses, the SUP,
ply OF school, books to INDECENT children,
rents, fuel, and other incidentals.
In some sub-districts of the county where
the levies have been regularly paid, schoo
houses have not yet been erected, and the
neighborhoods that have thus contributed
without receiving the direct benefit, are now
asking that the deficiency be made up.
Each neighborhood wants school house of
its own, and it is hoped that ere long
all may be gratified. The Board Of Super
visors could not expend the money of the
county to better purpose than by placing
educational advantages within the reach of
all the children, and they should be liberal
in dealing with this important interest.
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LA DIES,
Bolen, Mrs Ida NJ NuckoIs Mrs. Mollie
Bolen, Mira Mary Palmer Mrs Mary A
CricKenberger. Miss LeeReynods. Miss Matte
Johnson, Mrs Elisa col Robertson, Miss EliZ col
Jourdan. Mrs Lucy A colStover, Mrs NJ E
hurry, Miss Annie Thompson, Mrs Eliza
GENTLEMEN
Bell, E Kersh, NJ M
Butler. Robert McNielies,
Beemeth. William C Powell, Isaac
Cary. Wilson Page JH
FultZ. Frank Pulitzer, Joseph
Fauver. John Swink, C w
Gains, Wesley col Saunders, q w
Hess, Martin D Smith. John w
Hunt, s. H Slanker, WmH
Kase Alvin Tisdall, Randolph
The above letters, if not called for within thirty day
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons cad
ing TOR them will please say that theyare advertise
8. NJ. YOST. P. M
Uncaled for Package.-A KILLER, Staunton Va
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DIES.

List of Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
fee at StauntOn. Augusta County, Va.
APRIL "a. 1879.
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Spring Kale at Pearman's.
Pinafore Julep at Virginia Hotel.
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
To the Voters of Augusta County.
hereby announce myself candidate for re
election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REV
ENuE for Pastures District, Augusta county. Va.
apr Side D. F. HOOVER.
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Go to the Virginia Hotel Bar for boCh
BEER.
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DALMER's Ex'oR VS. GEARHART AND WIFE
L AND AIS.
In pursuance Of decree entered June 20, 1878,
IN THIS cause, shall proceed, at my office in
Stanton, on
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1879,
to take, state and settle further account of the
transactions of A. A. McPheeters as Executor of
VIM. ]. Nelson, as Trustee OF Margaret s. Gear
ha' t and Eliza T. Greaver.
apr LOW JOS. A. WADDELL, Comm'r.
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BOOK BEER at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.
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| AN UNPREMEDITATED BAPTIsM.-Last
| Sunday night as party of ladies and gen.
tlemen were returning from church, and
whilst crossing the foot bridge at Harms
berger s'mill, Mt. Meridian, an accident &C.
| Cured which might have proven serious in
| deed. The bridge was a suspension super
| structure swinging fifteen feet above the wa
ter level, and was regarded as thoroughly
safe. The party in question consisted of
eleven persons, two of whom were ladies,
| and as they were crossing several Of the gen.
| tlemen, thinking to frig hten their compan-
| ions of the weaker sex, commenced rocking
| the bridge and so continued until its vibra-
lions snapped the suspension rods and pre-
cipitated the bridge and its contents to the
river below. Fortunately number of per-
| SONS were on the bank and rushed immed. :
| ateiy to the rescue. Nor were their services
unnecessary, for in the darkness and confu-
sion which reigned the two ladies, Misses
Eutslcr, would have Jared badly but
for the timely assistance rendered.
Middle river at this point is about six feet
deep, and unaided the ladies would in all
probability have been drowned. As it was i,
they were thoroughly drenched. whilst the
gentlemen Jared no better. Little Guy Bish-
op, youngster about seven years old, was
in the party, and as soon as he touched the
water commenced swimming to the nearest
bank, which he reached in safety, and from
which he cried out, ''I'm all right
The escape of the party under the circum-
| stances is almost miraculous, and can only
be accounted for by the fact that both of
the rods which held the bridge were broken
at the same time, thereby letting it down
broadside on the water. Had but one
broken the party would have been thrown
head downward. Beyond the wetting and
fright there was no particular damage, Mr..
Pirkey being the only one at all injured and
he but slightly.