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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-30
For 'sThe POST
w. Of Indiana.

Several weeks since an article head
ed From INDIANA" appeared in your
paper. It's writer finds fault with
some of my work as Superintendent,
Of Snyder county. What prompts
him TO do so, do not know. Evi.
IDENTITY, however, he has some object
In view and il his purpose is worthy
one and.he is competent to pass judg.
ment upon the points he refers to, he
cannot object TO being asked TO prove
his assertions. In order that he may
not misunderstood what desire him
to do, | will euumeratc tho poin Is
upon which l should like to have
definite information |. Where did
the method that some folks thought
originated in Selinsgrove from the
sagacity of Prof. Noetling," originate !?
:. What degree of Intelligence does it
manifest on the part of the teacher to
require his pupils to spell thou
sands of words which they will never
use after leaving chool ? SJperinten.
dent Harrington, of New Bedford
Mass, asks. Can greater pervcrsiuu
aud greater waste of school opportuni-
ties bo imagined ~ 3. That teacher
may have the time to do all his work
in the best possible manner, how ma.
ny classes should he have? IFncn
most teachers lind the Second Reader
too Tough" why should pupils use the
Fourth ?
4. Name the teacher who had his
pupils work intcrest problems, next
common fractions, and then
proportion .. As only multiplication
and division (of the fundamental rules
are required in proportion, how could
pupils solve the latter without under
standing the former? D. How can u
problem be explained by cancellation
Z. What is meant by, The work was
somewhat unsystematlcal." s. What
has gwen the schools the hign stand
ing they have attained wherever they
are known .. Why is IL that when
snyder county teachers go elsewhere
to teach their WORK is highly apprcci-
atod 10y the Superintendcnts oi the
counties T. which they go2
Aitcr w" has wered he above
questions, / would respectfully call
his attention to the grammar and
rhetoric of his former article Let
him examine the first sentence, then
the second, AN so on to the end.
fam surprised that he docs not
find fault with the teaching Of laug-
uagc or grammar now practiced in
the county, for, Judging from his
knowledge of the english language,
he would be just us competent to
critlcise the teaching of grammar a- hc
is that OF spelling reading, and arlth.
metic.
VIM. NOErL ING.
Bloomsbury, Pa. June Is. 1851.
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IN MEMORIAL.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God in
his wisdom a.id goodness to remove
from oar midst, by death, our blessed
sister and christian co-laborer, Mrs.
Elizabeth Smith, and whereas she has
been faithful member and worker
in the Sabbath Schoolfor many years.
RESOLVED, That while we huInbly
and submissiveiy bow TO the will OF
Almighty God we acknowledge her
removal from our ranks II great loss tu
the Church and Sabbath School.
RESOLVED, That though we mourn
on account of our loss of one so faith.
ful and willing In all her christian du.
ties, yet we rejoice in the belief that
our loss is her eternal gain.
RESOLVED, That we deeply synpa-
thize with her surviving husband and
friends in their bereavement, and com
mend them to the Father of all mer-
cies and the Giver of all good, and that
n copy of these resolutions be present
ed to the surviving family; that they
be published in the various newspa
pers in the county, and that they be
recorded in the minutes of our sab,
bath school.
Adopted by the Adamsburg Reform
ed School this Goth day of June A. ID.
1881.
HENRY N. GUNDRUM,
MARY A. SPANGLER,
MARY A. SHIERY,
Committee.
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The school board Of Penn township
this county, we're arrested recently on
oath Of Peter Snyder, a taxpayer,
charged with neglect Of duty in failing
TO publish the annual report for the
year 1S79-S0. The hearing came ofi
before Squire J. w. Kahler Of Hughes
vile, and the result of which was, that
the matter was settled by the Board
paying the costs, and promising to at
tend TO their duties hereafter, accord-
ing to law. Mr.. Snyder gave his rea.
sons for taking this action, by stating
that he wanted to know how the mon.
ey Of the school district had been ex-
pended IYilinmspod Banner.
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81 IC ID.

In Adamsburg, June 22nd, of Scar
let Fever, Maudie Fryburger, aged Z
years, o months,
In Harrisburg, June Goth, Of Con
sumption, Sarah G. Wenarck, sister Of
ID. II. Rhodes of this place, aged 81
years, month and 10 days.
June 10th, Mahala Beachel widow
of Andrew Beachel, deceased, aged n
years and o days
June 10th, Henry Alexander son Of
Edward and Abby h. Bertch, aged |
year, 4 months and 0 days.
May ON, IN Monroe township, Phil
ip Strou3e, aged "a years, q months
and days.
June 28th, in Beaver township, John
B. Smith, aged 81 years, 3 months
and II days.
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An Evidence OF Prosperity.

An inspection of the establishment
of Mcssrs. DAUCmY Il ca. cannot fail TO
impress one with the yastnrs, of thr,,rc.
qnircments necessary To meet the de-
nands of business men of all clnsSc.
who have learned the value of news
paper advertising. This firm, having
outgrown the limits OF the office they
have occupied many years at the cor,
ncr Of Fulton aud Chucch streets.
have recently removed To - Park
place, corner of Church street, where
they occupy an entire floor, extend.
ing through the block 10 Nos. II AMI
% Murray street, n space of about 80
10y 2OJ feet. Their Offices are COM
plcte in every detail. About 80 feet
Of the Park Place front is partitiuned
oil for the Counting Room and Private
Office, which are handsomely and sub
stantially fitted up. beyond the
Counting Room the walls on both
sides are covered from lloor to ceiling
with pigeon holes for files of newspa-
pers, and on one side of the room are
a number of alcoves, extending 10 or
II feet, covered on both sides with
pigeon-holes, furnishing places for
about 5000 files. The intermediate
space is filled with desks and tables
used by the examining and recording
clerks. The Murray street front is
given up to the Shipping Department,
Messrs. DAUcHY & Co. being also
manufacturers and dealers in prin
ters' supplies of every kind. -New York
Daily Tribune.
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Public Snle.

There will be disposed Of at public
sale, in Mi1dleburg, Pa, by the under
signed, on
SATURDAY, JULY ID, 1881,
the following personal property, to wit
ONE DRIVING HORSE, Top Buggy
set of Single Harness aud Fly-neis, lot
of Poultry, Cook Stove. Parlor Stove
Table, Wash Stand. Barrel Cider Vine.
gar, Crooks, Jars &c, &c.
Sale to commence at 9 o'clock p. NJ.
/. IRVINE.
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women Never Think"

II the grabbed old bachelor who ut
tered this sentiment could witness the
intense thought, deep study and thor
ough investigation OF women in deter
mining the best tmediclnesto keep their
families well, and would note their sa-
gacity and wisdom in selecting Hop
Bitters as the best, and demonstrating
1t by keeping their families In perpet-
ual health, at mere nominal expense,
he would be forced to acknowledge that
sueh sentiments ere basslsss and false.
PkArUyE.
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y cost. Ave dollars to kill a young

II costs Ave dollars to kill a young
rabbit.
The wheat fields are dressing up IN
old.gold colors.
Town presents lively appearance
in the evenings.
The early potato crop will be i'm
mense.
We have the promise ofan abundant
crop Of grapes.
Adam Shamory's new house, in
Franklin, is under roof.
The Snyder County murder case will
not be decided till next October.
Calvin Schwenk, telegrapher, visited
his old home last week.
Charles L. Smiths little son, Homer
Burns, fell Off q fence and broke his
collar.bone
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$1,000 Biblical Prize.

Rmiedge's Monthly for July is on the
table aud we find it bright, interest.
ing little Magazine. It's publishers
offer the following easy way for some
one to make $1,000:
To the person telling us which is
the shortest chapter in the Bible by
July 10th, 1881, we will give $1,000 in
gold as prize. Tho money will be
forwarded to the winner July 10Th,
1881. Those who try for the prize
must send 10 cents with their answer
for which they will receive the August
number of the Mon'iiy, an excellent
Magazine of 80 pages, in which will be
published the name and address of the
winner of the prize, with the correct
answer thereto, Address. RUTLEDdE
PUBLISHING COMPANY, Easton, Pa
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7. Frank Bilger, of Carlisle, an ex-
pert' respectfully informs the citizens
g snyder county, that he will be at
a'ddleburg about the first of July full
Y prepared to Repair Sewing Ma.
ines in the neatest. cheapest and
i manner and furnish Machine sup,
es. Those residing in other parts Of
county having machines requiring
pairs can address him by postal.
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Heavy rains visited this section on
Monday and Tuesday evenings last /;
he recent rains have somewhat inter
pred with our farmer friends in SO =
nring their grass crop. The most
them, hswever, are pretty well
hrough cutting their clover. Next
Peek the grain harvest will COM
pence.
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Veidler Roland has received the Re.
ollcan nomination for Treasurer OF
ion county.
"eldler is a square man-honest,
paole' decidedly popular and will 90
{ough with a rush. The nomination
uch men to I'll the public offices
peak the purity, purpose and aim
ne party and go far in maintaining
supremacy:
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The Sunbury News published by A.
N. Brice, Esq, is on our table,
n is a neat 5.colmn paper devoted
10 local. county and legal news. hs
m echanical makeup is excellent, and
there is no doubt about the ability OF
Mr.. Brice as an editor.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-30

The Summer Term of the Freeburg
,cademy commences July 5th.
4 This course Of eight weeks, COM
:encing July 9th, will be more partic-
'arly devoted to the Training OF
eaehers for our common Schools, but
udens are not restricted TO these
ndies alone.
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Nl.AHssSIiClD.

June 10Th, by Rev. ". J.. Dit1ler,
Henry g. Krcbbs of Middlecreel<, and
Miss Sophia knepp of Bnnnerville,
June 18th, by the same, Charles j,
Fiss of Troxelvillp, and Miss Sallie j.
Middleswarth of Middlecreek.
June 18th, by Rev. ". A. Haas, Hen
ry j. Wagner of Penn township and
Miss Emma G. Steever of Millers-
burg.
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ne address of Col, Mcclure. "Take
euany side," delivered before the
'nn, Association Of Lehigh Unive,-
:, bethlehem. Pa. June 22d, is On
saols, and 10 we'll worth a O. refuI
.ns Tor it, ezcsllenoe Of rtyle, its
usss' " rounded periods and
0''c, II the rsadar can't see sun. /.
~ through n then such a rssds
sas . sis A.A dusssos.
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Will. Rauch, of Lebanon, is visiting
|nliddleburg relatives an d-payinv
eome attentions to the little school
'mates" who are now wearing long
Presses and amt so little as they used
10 was,
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kuclOneGr.--Gooree IL, llackcn
burg, of Middlccrcck, l.. o.. would nm
nounce To tie people oi Snyder com.
y, that ho vii. cry sales tor irnl an
personal property, at shoit notice and
~ The most reasonable terms. !
guarantees satisfaction. Marl51S
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The summer Term of the Freeburg
academy will commence July s, to
continue weeks. This term will be
more particularly devoted 20 the train
ing of teachers for our common
Schools. The County superintendent
will deliver lectures TO the class once a
week.
Board from 81, 70 to $500 per week.
Tuition 81, 90 for the term. An exam :
ination will be held at the end Of the
term.
DANIEL 8 BOYER,
WILLIAM II. DILL
Principals
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All sorts of queer institutions and
benevolent charities may be found in
large cities. New York has hospital
for dogs, while Philadelphia rejoices in
an asylum for cats.
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Advancing Medical science-Doctor
Blank is making a thorough, critical
uiagnosis with the view to forever set
ping the vexed questions: "Are snap
ping turtles subject to bolly-ache, or dis
ease Of the spine ?"
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The Franklin Industrial League
have been compelled to initiate new
members between showers on account
OF waning finances and an over.stock
|of dirty shirts.
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j.. 8. Farnsworth, who has been con-
fined to his room at the Eagle hotel for
several days by spell Of sickness,
we are glad 10 see. is ou. again.
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Tha Cake walk and Festival given
by the Philharmonic Society Of Free
burg on Saturday evening last was a
success.
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TruStec Notice.

In The matter ofthe assign. III he Court
ed estate Of q. II. Fink, Of Common
an insoiUem debtor. Pleas ofSny
der Go.
NOTICE ia hereby given thnt j..
~ v. nov or Of Niddtburn, snyder county.
Ia, has been rpruinted by tho said Court
Trustee under tbo Insol,ent laws OF Pennsy !.
vtnia, Of oil the esiHte, ptopstty and ELECTS
real and Tenonal, Of ~. 4. Fink. Of sellns-
grove, an iBsol, cnt Debtor. All persons. there.
fore, who are Indebted TO said ins0lvent debtor
or who hold property belonging to him. are re.
qnired to ray and deliver all such sums OF
monev and property due and belonging to the
SAID In solvent debtor, to the said rrustar: ant
all creditor Of the said insOlyeut deb'O. arc
desired 10 present their respective accounts or
demands.
=. y. BOWER,
Juue Q, tssi. Trustee, ~,
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Salem will hereafter have a direct
morning mail from Selinsgrove aud
return.
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nn-Grnin.Cradlcs cheap for cash bv
J. II. Martin, Paxtonvil!e, Snyder Co.
Pa. The best cradle made, the old
Lcidy with iron braces.
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When you feel cough or bronchial
affection creeping on tho lungs, take
Ayers Cherry Pictorial, and cure it
before 1t becomes incurable,
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Fourth of July-the printers patriot
ic-no "Post"-hope our patrons may
have good time celebrating, each in
his and her peculiar STYLE"
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A new u. B. church has been built
two miles south of Freeburg. and will
be dedicated on Sunday. July Sd.
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Col. A. G. Simpson has gone to Des
Moines, Iowa, TO visit his daughter,
Mrs. DIR. Priestly, who is sick.-7io,es.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-30

DR.. Rothrock removed tumor from
George Stetler's forehead, and George
is about just as if nothing had trans.
nirod.
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DR.. G. G. Bower, of Bristol, Indiana,
Is visiting his parents, relatives and
numerous friends at Middleburg.
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ts-Large aud well selected line Of
Lawns and Dress GinGhams ut :.
Weiss, SelinsSrove.
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II is simply marvellous how quickly
constipation. hiliousness nnd sick
headache are cured 10y "Sellcrs' Liver
Pills" - cents.
June IL, iw.
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NOTICE..

j. w Simonton. Of the firm or
Slmonton, Barber n 90. hcroby giycn no.
tee q all u may concern thtt b .ve this day
sold unto w l. SluCntnn all my right aul ir.
terest la said hrn, this lStn daY VI May a. -.
lssi
JOHy W. siMONrUN,
Y. W. Simonton member VI the ntm of slim.
ontop, B'ruvr 4 90 htyinE sold his Interest
w sail nr'u 10 W. |, SIMON ION. kutirs T.
hotehy given to all It may concern that sttI
" / Simontnn - this day ro'eiyci asa ir..n-
her NJ shii trn AMI that tho unjcrsiguci VIII
voutiauo nc general MclcAttlls aal .o'urls-
siou Ia -ints', Sc b, At tho old stand In trap1-
IN, uudor the arm name and stylc vi Simon.
ton, BARBER n %.
This lSth day Ot May 4. ~, ls-i.
SlMONrON, BARBER & GO.
june 2, 1851.
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Music School.

This noted Institution for the study
Of Vocal and Instrumental music will
begin session of six weeks on Mon.
day August lst, 81.
Address
MUSICAL COLLEGE,
June %, 81 Frccburg.
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rB'Great bargains in Carpets at =
Weiss, Sclinsgrovc.
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It will pay every body to examine
the immense Stock Of Furniture for
sale 10y the Popular Furniture man
". II. FELlN Lowistown Pa.
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rTA fine line Of Silk I.accs AMI
Fringcs at ). Weiss.
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All communications, business let
..r &c.. for this Office, TO- secure
Srnmnt attention should be addressed
- follows: THE Posi-. Middleburg.
srvder County, Pa. Advertisements,
eommuuications &c. must be handed
In by Monday noon, to secure user
ion in next issue
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r6An immense variety OF Lnces
from the cheapest to- the best at -
Weiss, S.lin,gr"Ve.
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Doi's, rimplcs on tho face salt
Rhcum, old sores, aid all curRucous
eruplions disappear like maric when
DIR. Lindsey > Blood Searcher' Is
used.
June IL, iw
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rH-Wool tnkon in exchange for
goods at $. Weiss, S"linsgrove.
Highest market prices paid for Il.
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cSA full line Of Regular madc hose
for Ladies', children and gentlemen at
=. Weiss, Scliusgrove.
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4 DNINiSIEAlURS NOr!CE-
~ Lett rrs e rau iliSt.ptiru "a 'ho o.'n'" NJ
>niUu Muyot, ltlo ul centre 1nwu.hip.
snyder County, terh, having boon gtlHj'
ed To ito urlrrsggod, all persons hu0wll y
tLCu'Clyos Indebted lo slid estate ARE rCIpcst-
ed 10 mako Immediate payment, white those
hAving rlaimF VIII present them duly Rut.cH;l.
Gated tor settlement to
2ACUARiNS MONIR
blORG T. / kilNI,
May 70 1881. ArIiHlt'rators.
a ~ Cm'n,vlli hr hcld At Tue late reel.
,eucp Ut too'd on SgtGriut, June :, lsit,
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DRESD-MAKIMGl

in all its various branches neatly.
cheapiy and promptly don, in the Ia.si
and best style. and up 10 tie luto.t
Fashions. Dolmaus, Coats. Wraps.
Underwear. ~"
Give me call.
KATE \. DEWOLr.
Apr li3m. Middlcbur,. Hu
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A DMTNINTRATOkS NOTICE
~ Icttcts Of administration on the estate u
Wilhelm leonard lpt1 OF PRIV twp SUyLct
Co. Pn., decd. have been granted to tho under.
Sigucd. Al pofrOus knowing themselves lu1rht.
ell to sAid estate viii piessc w"E" iww"Hi-'o
payment wHii" 'hu.e having clIimS ngn'nti SAID
estate VII gt-3.Gt them tor r-tticm"ut 80
dEDNiE WE.TEkr
May ~. al. Aiului.tiitsr.
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Deeds B'Nls and Nur'glVT prhpaEoiund n
Erds Of conycyaG'lug attended to promptly
HltL nominees aut accuracy,
special utttnttuu piNc' t1 lUyiuf ara fCl'nr
loui E.ttto once H. fr"cG.ut. SuyJ.t go
pa. y. -. address, vt. iio.s"iI MN.., ..Fu.
TO-, ICnI'G, kUg a. .-.
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NNrgiTBIN. NOTICE. lcitla
'r-'.mu,i.ry or tho -.tgfc ~ carr
NkINE " ll~i.F, f,.Cu "tt. late Il
'hupr bu Twp, su'tUr county, lcrn'N.
tIylfg urou gf'rtrd 20 iiC utirf..t .t.'', an
lur.,rs knowing th'wHoIycs inlyl'r' 10 tuti
estate are t"Iutsiri uIs.'r tf. i't'.,'p tt'
mont, vuilo tu'sr NG,Inl ri,li.N Eni present
thln Guly ultLcLiiHs'.i f.g a.ftI.r'tit to
LAIIA Wli~IR
March lNNl, EAt'urlN.
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! II PEH'HceR

aud c,rry,hurr'.c hcil IN q dgst clsss
luruiIrr S,turr.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-28
1he Nlngra Suap ension Bridge.

In 1913, Charles Eliet, brilliant, rather
than profound, engineer, built the first
suspension bridge over the Niagara, on the
site OF the present railroad bridge. The
bridge was Tor Carrlages and foot passen-
gers. lhe towers were of wood and tho
roadway was only about six feet in width.
just wide enough tor ono team. MIR. Ellet
Ill the beginning had offered reward of So
TO the first person who should get u string
over the river. The next windy day a
large number OF boys assembled on the bank
with kites, and before night one of them,
Homan j.. Walsh, then a boy Of Is years
ahd ddGateh hs kItS hiSH. Ss the Canada side
means OF this string larger cords then ropes
and then iron cables, small AT first, put in
| Crcaslng III size, were drawn across, until
| the large cables were thus stretched
Inls structure served as a most excellent
| auxiliary in the construction OF tho pres
| cut bridge. This was built by Amcrlca's s
great engineer, John $. Roubhng, and has
always been considered one OF The greatest
OF his works. IL was commenced IN 1862,
and the first locomotive crossed it in 1904
| Tho iron basket now hanging under the
railroad track near Inc American end OF
the bridge was first used ny Dir. Ellet, and
III IL the first person who ever crossed the
ohasm alivc, ana Of his own will, was cross
cd over. There is al Old Indian tradition
that resisting chief was onoe carried 70
the opposite elde by a large handicapped
eagle, who swoopcd down on tho great
warrior, as he lay ambushcd on The ground
and bore him over. Ladies have crossed
in this basket. The suspension bridge by
Brocks monument was built in 1866 by +.
L. Secret. The ice jamin 1866 tore tho guys
| from the rocks 10 which they were fasLon-
cd, and before they were replaced terrific
gaze broke tho roadway, severed tho SUE
pcnders, and left the structure dangling in
The air. Tho new suspension bridge as it
ls called, was built in 1868. the cables
bcing carried over in tho winter on tho ice
bridge. It's length is over 1,2U0 feet, or a
fun quarter OF mile, from OUTSIDE TO out,
SIDE OF The tow0rs, and is the longest sus,
| punsiou bridge III the world."