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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25
AN ELEPHANT,
AND ITS EXACT MEASUREMENT.

A reporter recently accompanied En-
pineers G. &. Martin and w. L. Paine
across the main roadway OF the East
river bridge rs they measured the dis
lance for the first time from the center oil
one tower To. the center OF the other.
This measurement had been made from
the aerial footbridge by triangulation,
but for the information OF the engineers,
II vas desirable To get the measurement
accurately. Although the bridge IL
curved, the horizontal level was taken
by means OF an ingenious device contain
ing spirit level. A long steel tape rule
wa, used. and the bridge was measured
in sections. The calculation OF the dis.
lance between the towers had been made
NJ 1895 feet 4 inches. The actual mea-
.urement showed the distance was 1913
feet and about 5 inches. The walk
across the main roadway is made up oil
yellow pine planking four inches thick
Which is 10 be the bottom flooring oi the
.uperstructure. The novice is apt TO be
dizzy AS he treads this path, hut those
who use il habitually have no thought
of danger. In fact, some OF the ringers
on the bridge walk from tower TO tower
ON the cables as unconcernedly as cats
on backyard fence. There is rope
ladder on the crests OF the towers, which
they use to mount from the cables over
the abutting masonry. The boats pass
ing beneath the surerstructure seem Tar
below. although it is said that passengers
on the upper decks of the big Sound
steamers are so deceived by the apparent
HIGHT of the bridge that they are dis
posed to duck their heads rs the boat
passes under.
Few persons understand. said In
aine,r Martin. that the passengers
promenade is to he the center OF the
bridge. nine feet above the roadway for
carriages and railway cars. There Will
he no finer promenade in the world.
The view. taking in the bay. the river. u
glimpse of the Sound, and tue area OF
deusely populated cities. will be such ~
thousands will delight to linger before.
The walking distance over the bridge
from terminus TO terminus will be about
mile, and because of the interest that
must be excited among passengers 1t
will seem a verv short mile. IL Will
take about four minutes TO cross the
bridge in the cars. and the time OF going
from the Brooklyn city hall will be
shortened about twenty minutes"
what is the whole length OF the
bridge?"
THE length Of each land span is $50
feet; that of the main span, as our mea-
surement to-day shows, is 1895 feet 8
inches. The length of the New York
approach is 1862 feet inches, and that
of the Brooklyn approach s7l feet"
The public is anxious to have this
bridge finished ?"
mot more so than the engineers. We
want, above all things IN this world. to
get the work done. While we feel that
there have been provoking delays, we
are also certain that the responsibility
for them does not belong to us. We are
doing our best to get the work COM
pleted, and we hope there is about an
end to the delays. five could have had
the material we would have finished the
! work long ago."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25

women who are old enough to play well,
winning In double sense OF the word.
He il full Of pleasant surprises Tor his
acquaintance; he gives the most charm
ing of little parties; he takes one friend
for drive; he finds long sought book
for another; he always manages to do
the right thing at the right tine.
have even known him to chance to bring
the loveliest dollhouse flowers to n
country dinner party in December, and
thus enchant the hostess who was grieV-
ing over the non .iulfi lment Of her own
order 10 a city 1or list. lie has the
supreme good fortune to know how to
make himself agreeable. and instead Oh
p,tying him because his own fireside is
% lonely. his friends are sellishly little
rejoced at it because they can, by reason
Of that loneliness. lure him more fire.
quently to their houses.
But ] am speaking OF very rare man
scholar and gentleman. the very pink
of courtesy and fellow Of infinite jest.
To be all this, and therefore perennially
acceptable, would scarcely be so easy oil
achievement to most men rs to marry,
and thu, secure for themselves family
circle, of which, rs Artemus Ward OBJ
served. they may be ''it, principally"
1t must be nm exceptionally fine man.
or an exceptionally charming and attrac-
tive woman, who can pass middle age
unmarried and escape that hippant pity.
that liberation consciously kind, which
wounds while it strives TO heal. But
the world is gentler TO our misfortunes
than TO our follies. and DIR. Holmes
laughed his cynica, and yet not ungenial
laugh at his maiden aunt, not because
her curls were wintry. but because she
wined them still Tin such a spring-like.
way" To be a young bachelor in soci-
ETY. Is to be the king of the hour and to
hold the cup OF life to ones lips bubbling
with pleasure and beaded with success;
TO be an old beau-an elderly man about
town-is to have drank of the bubbles.
indeed. and TO have reached the dregs.
But il. instead OF an old beau, man
elects TO step aside from the ranks OF
those whs wait on woman's favor to be
the friend Of lis peers, the counselor OF
the young fellows who come after him.
the fathiul knight in whom all woman
hood finds its champion. TO him the
world il full Of noble uses and serene
Joys; and If he has missed the keene't
bliss Of youth he may possess the noblest
serenity of age, and At least rejoice that
what he has never won he cannot lose
Our Continent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25
WESTERN SCENERY.
you Joy.

In point of woodland scenery the
Michigan wilderness can not compare
with the White mountains or the Adiron-
dacks. The greet effective feature OF
high, is wanting. rs the elevation is
rarely more than six hundred feet above
the lake. and the general contour 10
broken and rolling. The northern shore
is much holder. The forest southwest
of Portage lake is more than one hundred
miles long. and has escaped devastation
by forest fires. 1t extends into Wiscon-
sin. and as far as l went-about fifty
miles-consists principally Of hard
maple. 1t is capable OF supplying the
continent with sugar. Until some dis
coveries of copper are made In it. it will
probably remain one of the finest bodies
of woodland in the country There are
many lovely little lakes and streams
Astounding with trout scattered through
il.
The eastern portion contains many ime
peneirahle swamps overgrown with
tamarack and cedar The western por.
ton of this great forest has less OF the
savage and iorbidding aspect peculiar to
Northern woods, and is comparatively
open. The road to Ontonagon passes
through 1t in one direction, and is bare
ly practicable for uncovered wagons. II
is worth enduring long railroad jour
ney TO be able to drive forty miles
through trees with the consciousness
that you are leaving habitations far be-
hind you at every step. The forest is
singularly devoid OF animal life. Mile
after mile is uncheered by solitary
bird. Possibly you may chance on the
fresh track of bear or deer. II indeed
YOU have the endurance TO watch for six
hours W. thout moving. 1t may be grant
ed you TO see a beaver working on his
dam.
There is one short period OF the June
day when n Northern forest loses its wild,
stern character. II is when the long
twilight of the summer evening passes
through the beautiful notifications OF
the after glow. The setting OF the sun
is followed by the usual grayisli lisiit.
bu, instead OF fading gradually into
darkness. the western sky for space OF
ninety degrees on the horizon. and to
hight OF fifteen degrees or more. be
comes filled with soft yellow radiance
This lasts till ten o'clock or later. At
half past nine one can read easily. The
light is evenly difiused. and there are no
shadows. 1t is a mystic as moonlight,
but warmer. more kindly sympathetic
The cheeriulness of day is mingled with
the serenity and solemnity of night.
Nature speaks of the gentle and the low
ing in n way that draws the heart to her
insensibly, and one perceives how II
comes that the inhabitants Of high lati-
tude are so strongly attached TO their
homes Harper, Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25
Our Knowing JEFF.

Ny father has dog named Jeh. Har-
ny, our little brother, will say. Come,
JEFF, take ide." JEFF will Jump into
the wagon, Harry will pin n shawl
around him. and lie will sit and ride I'M
til Harry tires Of drawing him. 1t is Il
comical sight TO see those two going
about the garden, Jeil sitting straight
up with a shaw on, looking so patient.
Not long since Jeil had a sore foot. Tie
first we knew OF it he would keep COM
ing TO US and holding one i0otu up. Sister
got pail Of quite hot water. and put his
foot in. He looked thankful for having
il done. After soaking il long enough.
we put some liniment on it. and band
aged it up. Thinking he was all right.
we went up to ourrooms; but rs soon as
jeff found we had gone, lac began 10 cry
and whine dreadfully, so we came down
and made him new bed, and covered
him After leaving him. we heard no
more from him that night. Tor week
or more it WAS comical sight see him
limp about the house on three legs, but
out of.doors he would run on all iours
well enough. The very instant he en-
tered the door, up would 60 one foot. not
always the same that had been sore-he
seemed to forget which one had been.
We would say. ''Jpn. that is not your
!. me footr He would look ashamed.
and walk of, only To return and look up
Mt us; he would whine until spoken
kindly TO. Sometimes we would shake
his paw. when he would walk away per-
fectly satisfied. Corr. Young People.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25
May.

,bssr the footsteps of the irol'e May
Trimming as on tina, holiday
vhsn Love with berries OF the bay
~. crowned TO sing a roundelsy.
sing. all We choHuses and ehoirs
That lift unto the lOve-tuned lyres
The music ofiheir magic wires,
To NAV. TO May roundelsy
thea, The gentle murmurs Of the Nsisd'
,,l the far whispers ofthe Drysd,
=, F,bo's answers never tired,
v,,b love and mirthfnlness INSPIRED
To sing 10 NAV roundelsy.
sing. spirits OF the Vastly sir,
IN dincl,s. dells, or rocky lair,
7, haunted hollows every where,
sing 10 the MAY a roundelay.
Tsesr the soft sea waves that ebband How
Where ancient Tntons horn doth blow,
l., b,.,fs now loud, and long, aud low,
INTO the hills, re-echoins slow,
- MhN lutAA - ANA1NN@@'s
sing. q We spirits OF the waves.
Tha, sleep in hidden curves and caves,
Where Doris with her Nereus lsves,
And sings 20 May roundelay
rbssr mezzonean TePhyrs rise and fall,
Chanting 10 MAY their madrigsl,
AMI f.uataius, rivers. brooks, and all
Errcai their carols TO the call
OfNav 10 sing roundelay.
S.n-. spirits Of the balmy breeze.
That In 70 life the budding trees,
That blow the blossoms DER the lea.,
To merry MAY roundelay
Ibear.u whispering woods and genial groves
The measures OF their happy loves,
And IN the coverts of the coves
The melodies Of turtle-doves,
Making 20 May roundelsy.
Break forth and sing, spirits OF ninth,
Hal in the bosom OF the earth,
That wake to-day TO hAppy birth.
Aud chant 10 Nav a rou ndelay
S.rs s.ns. Oheart, unto the breath Of spring
S.ng. Tor al lie $ on the wing,
All Natures notes incesssnt sing.
And Echos answers backward fling,
Tomerry NAV n roundelny
>u- spirits OF the SKY and sea,
That hold the charmed Mcmnonian key
OF uiusjc'- m .gh;y mystery,
Make 20 the MAY roundelsy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25
Selcttr0 Storm.
THE DEACON'S CHOICE.

Y man that tulnks OF nothing bul
pep'miut OF, an the price OF wheat! No!
Emma Jane my life has been humdrum
enough without my ending it with Dca-
con Bliss. shant have him"
Wei. well. Rosetta, if you won't
don't knows anybody's goin' ter Try an
make you chirpsd plump, rosy Mrs.
Ph.oX looking up from the stout blue
wooden sock she Was knitting. IL s'pose
the deacon thought he'd right TO ask
you. seem its free country. Caleb
App,etore wss a awful nice man. but
SOS the deacon. Lone wimmen are put
on. job Whittamore neglects your gard
Ing. an lust see Whist work you have
with your fires winters an keepin' roads
broke out.
I'm not going to marry Just 10 have
some one tend the garden and DO the
chores" said Mrs Appledore. I've
never found fault with them that's dead
and gone. but ! know what il is 10 live
with person who does not care two
pins for tie things | do. and if ever do
marry again it will be some one who
can sympathizr with me-
You're thirty nine next March, Reset
La, said Mrs PhloN, IAN secn man As
Deacon Bliss don't grow on every bush.
Blin' a good provider. an splendid
hrmer, an deacon, an pil.er in the
church may not be romantic. but they're
EoOd recommends in aman you're think
IN OF marryin'. hope you'll think
twice"
Il have thought. and | shan't marry
the deacon" said Mrs. Appledore deci-
sive.y; an if that's being romantic I'm
not ashamed Of IT,"
The little widow did not look roman
tie. Her complexion was dull white
and her hair was dull brown. Dull,
'oo, were her large gray eyes that blink
Ell behind short-sighted glasses, but her
form. though meager and devoid OF
curve. was not without grace. and she
had Gear. sweet soprano voice which
though it was unframed, she could use
with taste and feeling. The Harmoni-
cum, the Dixville musical association,
made her the head of all their commit
'ee., and relied upon her 10 sing all the
Solos. Indeed without her il could not
nave existed. The whetzy melodeon
which was a dozen years old before il be-
came the property OF the society had AT
la'' m 'apsed under the energetic fingers
b.. IIOL JacAsOn Jones. who did the
accompanying, and they were trying tO
GUY piano. They had given concerts
ana had oyster suppers till Dixville was
ured' when DR.. Ollapod suggested lee
'ure. 1t was whispered that the doctor
lad expected the committee to invite
nm to read one of his papers on the
semitic tongues; but il he did he wa.
disappointed. They correspondent with
many popular lecturers, who all declined
10 visit Dixville on the plea of engage
mests, and the committee at last invited
certain Prof. St. Clair Smith. about
whom they knew nothing save that h'
Nad Iectured in the neighboring village
with acceptance. to address them. Tn
professor had suddenly appeared in Dix
vie mounted on sne gray horse. Thu
next day he was seen to enter the post
once with green bag on his arm. ant
me gossips Immediately reported that b
was wealthy and came from Boston. HI
" once accepted the invitation OF To
harmonicum committee, and announced
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25
GhiISren's Column.
Baby Land.

How many miles to Baiy-hnd?
ANY one can tell:
Up one flight
To your right
Please TO ring the bell.
What can you see in Baby-land'
Little folks in white:
Downy heads,
Cradle beds,
Faces pure aud bright.
What do they do in Baby-land'
Dream, and wake and play:
Laugh and crow,
Shout and grow,
Jolly times have they.
VIVA, do they say in Baby-land?
Why the oldest things;
Might as well
Try 10 tell
What the birdie sings.
Who Is the queen of Baby-land
Mother, kind and sweet.
And her love,
Born above,
Gurles the little feet.
-Ge0rgs casper.
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cottage ON tho mile strip to return TO

cottage on tho mile strip to return no
more.
In about fortnight DR.. Ollapod at
tended quiet wedding. You've had
a ro nance at last, Rosetta. might bet
ter say two of EN-" whispered Mrs.
Phlox as she gave the bride a sisterly
kiss. 1.-THE alteration the professor
was like things in novel book, but mar
ryin' man whose goodness an farm
can't be paralleled in the county Is ro-
nance that has sense in 1t, an wish
you Joy"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-04-25

that his lecture would be on the p hi
losophy of Art" The Westinghouse was
hired. and Mrs. Appledore with select
few began practicing some music for the
occasion.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18

The new troupe opens at the Vaudeville
tonight.
Upwards of 500 passengers travelled upon
the San Pedro Springs car line on Saturday.
Col. w. Crouch Davies, an ex-oficer OF
the British army died on Saturday at Santa
Rosa hospital and was buried yesterday.
John Mcdonald, bartender, died OF
consumption at the Veramendi House on Sol.
edad street yesterday. He was native OF
New Orleans.
"A buggy belonging to Charles Schiuwirth
vas upset in front of the LIGHT office this
morning. No damage was done.
About 100 bags of wool and 50 bales OF
cotton is now in the warehouse of Major Beau
regard, on Losoyo street.
Major Beuregard presses his friends oc-
:asionally to keep house while ne goes out to
AXE lemonade.
A dancing party of Turner'S and their
riends spent the evening enjoyably at Turner
lal last Saturday.
"A large attendance is expected at the
Mannerchor entertainment at Turner Hall to-
aorrow night for the benefit Of the Concho
lood sufferers. A good programme has been
arranged.
Prof Houzeau will lecture before the San
antonio literary and debating society in the
,asino on Friday next. The subject of the
ec,ure will be the transit of Venus. Professor
\. II. !. Barbour will also perform piano forte
ecitals before and after the lecture.
This morning whilst mule attached to a
,uggY was standing opposite Rische's cigar
,,ore it took fright and started off, but it was
fortunately stopped before any damage war
lone
The San Antonio Houston Post agency
las again changed hands. This time MIR. K.
II. Rose succeeds Mr.. l.. A. He'll.
Some Louisville capitalists are in the city
arranging for the establishment of a cement
works, in conjunction with Mr.. Henry Hunts
brick works.
The committee Of arrangements for the
British association sociable meets tonight at
eph, o'clock at Charles lIils saloon Corner
If San PIesa and VillAta streets.
"A merchant ofth!s city informs LIGHT
reporter that On Sept. Sth he wrote his ira
iers in Louisville KY, ordering a car load OF
cement, which was delivered in San Antonio
N the 10th. This is remarkable quick bust
less for San Antonio traffic.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18
Death of James Mcdonald.

lanes Mcdonald, formerly of Houston,
and New Orleans, we'll known bar tender,
died yesterday morning at the Veramendi
house, from consumption. He has been suf-
tering for some time, but by his energy and
will he sustained himself until the last two
days when he was obliged to take to his bed
The end was not altogether unexpected,
though it was not anticipated to be so near
and when Mr.. John Dyer visited him about
two hours before his death arrangements were
being made to convey him to Santa Rosa hos
pi,al. When Mr.. Dwyer returned he was
dead.
Mr.. Dyer, on behalf of the saloon keepers,
has taken charge of the funeral; secured a
handsome casket and made arrangements for
the deceased to have decent burial, which
will take place this afternoon.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18
Alamo BOheniaus,

A meeting or the Alamo Bohemians was
held yesterday morning at the office of the
Texas Wool Journal. the president, Mr.. J. c.
Cochran, in the chair.
The reporters committee reported progress
and were granted further time with the request
mat they would report definitely at the next
meeting, October and.
Tie following gentlemen were elected as
new members: Messrs. K. R. Claridge, w.
X. Lyle, Of the EAEsING LIGHT, and Mr..
BY the, of the military telegraph.
On motion Of Mr.. Dreusins, seconded by
Capt. P Sid Jones, it was decided to change
he time of meeting to the first Monday even
ing in each month at IL o'clock.
An account Of S6.75 presented by Mr.. L.
A. He'll, for printing, was passed and ordered
to be paid
On motion Of Iessrs. Lester and Caldwell,
a committee was appointed to draft resolu-
tons Of sympathy and coincidence TO Mr.. c.
F. Cotton, OF The Express, for the late loss Of
his child. The following were appointed as the
committee: Messrs. Lester, Breusing and
Capt. Sid Zones. The resolutions were or
dered to be published IN the San Antonio
press and spread upon the minutes Of the
club.
The meeting then adjourned TO meet again
On Monday evening, October and, at the same
| place
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18
The Mexican Sociable Club Ball.

The Mexican Sociable club gave ball on
Saturday night in the Maverick building to
celebrate the Mexican Independence. The
room was tastefully decorated with flags, bunt-
ing and flowers and the tout en- semble was
remarkably good.
There was large and select attendance
who heartily participated in the dan
cling which was kept up until late hour when
the company separated evidently we'll pleased
with the entertainment.
The refreshments were excellent in quality
and liberal in supply, and the whole arrange
ments reflected great credit upon the managers
Messrs Guerguln, Garcia and Cassiano.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18
Resolutions of Respect.

Alta meeting of the Alamo Bohemians yestcr-
day, Il committee was appointed to draft reso.
buttons expressive of the recent affiictl0n OF
Mr. Charles +. Cotton by the sudden de;tth Oh
his little boy, and ii was resolved
That the afflt tions so sudden to our worthy
brother and associate, Charles +. Cotton, by
the accidental death of his little boy Charile, we
tender to- him and his bereaved wife our heart
felt sympathy. The atfiictiOn being great the
fOrtitude of the parents we believe VIII ne
commensurate with the misfortune. ThOugh
little Charles footsteps will be no longer heard
upon the family threshold, their consolation Is
that he is with Him who said suffer little
children to come unto me, for OF such is the
Kingdom of Heaven
COpy of these resolutions was forwarded to
the family and spread ON the minutes of the
society.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18
Ia sale County Murder CASES.

Because Of the absence Of an important
witness the l-aSalle county murder cases were
continued by the district court to next We'd
neSday. The defendants, Ella Nep man. An
derson Newman, keinhardtt Snyder, Jasper
Lyons, John House, George Wolds ard John
Lyons, are accused of murd' ring Richard
Mccoy, by shooting him, in I.aSaiie county,
on May 10th, 1881. With the exception Of
Reinhardt Snyder and Ella Newman, who
are in bond, they are all here in Jail The
cases were brought into this district by a
change Of venue
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-09-18
ADASGEROUS STREET.
Attention to it and to Other Things cane"
by City Physician Menser.

City Physician Merger to-day called the at
tcntion of the Mayor and the city council 10
various necessities:
70 the Honorable J. II. French ana boaru ol
Aldermen
GENTLEMEN-It becomes my duty to call the
attention of the proper authorities to the daii,
rcrollS condition of the side street leading nowh
the river near the mill bridge. rms Is inc
main Watering place, and the street Is III sucn
bad condition that it is but mere woiiuef ho
one met with IN accident yet ,,
The cattle pen across the San Pedro shouia
be provided with more fresh water ana 1000.
The current of the river below ana betWec,i
the mill bridge and Mr.. Huth's place Is sun
much INSTRUCTED by weeds and trees ana &C
foundations of all sorts. These weeds anu Ihc
small islands should be removed, as thc! are
daily increasing and ObStructmg the river.
Very respectfully, q.
r. MENGER.
The subjects referred to will be considered
and measures adopted for making necessary
improvements.
A four-rOom cottage for rent. Apply to TINS
,,tiirr 9-lS-2t
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The Wealth er.

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Stockton, barometer NV; tncrIlonle!tl VI
InIinnOla barometer, g.W; thermometer -
New Orleans barometer D.ll; thermometer a.
D,.nisun barometer BOO; thermometer :"
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Little Rock barometer DliH; thermometer -
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bismarck. barometer 2g.Sj; thermometer y