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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24
Northwestern Purchasing and Collection Ag'y.

W. F. MCMILLAN, Proprietor.
I transact all kinds of business in Mime.
apolis and st. Paul, for non-residents. Gen.
eral shopping, exchanging and matching
goods. Collections a speciality. Send for
circular with full details and references.
Rooms 1 and 2, Minnesota Loan and Trust
Company's building, Minneapolis, MINI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-24
THE voODoOED PILLOW.

An Incident of Life i'm New Orleans
That shows the strength OF Super
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17

upon the bridge team drawing Cham
pion wheat threshing machine crossed
over. 1 stopped the team about the
center of a span and measured the wheel
base of the machine, which found to be
about 8.S, the weight of the machine being
10000 to 11,O00 pounds, concentrated on
SO length by about sc width, or about
one-half the pandel space of 1872 feet.
This weight gave considerable vibratory
motion to the smaller rods and the floor
system, but it WIS due in great part to
the uneven surface of the tires or friction
teeth in driving wheels of the machine
and not to the simple dead weight upon
the bridge The floor joists are 3x12 and
are spaced about 2 feet apart. When it
becomes necessary to renew the flooring
and joist, would suggest that the joists
be made 4x12 Tor about one-half of
tn em) thrsugh the center, and that they
be spaced say 20 inches from center to
center. The traffic on the bridge should
be regulated as at present in the strictest
possible manner and in conformity to the
law and regulations relating to such
bridges; it is perfectly safe
structure. well built and of ample
capacity for all reasonable uses as high
way bridge. If kept well painted at IN
tervals of say four years, the flooring and
floor paints renewed about every five years,
know of no reason why this boidge may
not be of service for years and years. The
expansion rollers under the main braces
and the plates under the fixed ends should
be oiled once or twice year; these are
on the piers under each span.
made careful measurement of each
span, measuring in each case from the
centres of end pins in bottom cords, or
as near as was practicable in the situation,
and found the spans as follows:
Span No. l, east side, 159 8; space, 1.S.
No. 2, 1887; space, 90.
No. 3, 1887; space, 2.5.
No. f. 147.7; space, 81.
No. 3, 1887; space, 30.
No. 6, 1883.
Total feet, 9o1.9; total space, Ills.
The length over all, 913.5 from end pin
of No. to end pin of span No. 6, west
side. The depths of trusses, center to
center pins Of top and bottom cords l
found to be 26 feet, and the widths of
trusses, center to center, 1913; width in
the clear, Is feet; width of re adway IN
clear, II feet. The bridge is in perfect
line with the centre line of masonry and is
SETTING TRUE AND PLUM
on the masonry, but unfortunately the
piers and abutments do not appear in the
centre line of Congress avenue, and hence
the line of bridge pulls over to one side
when looking down the avenue from dis
lance. Finding the collector of tolls could
give me very nearly the correct line of the
of 1869, obtained a level and
rod from G, A. Newning and ran line of
levels from the fixed point given me and
found the top of masonry of the east
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17

The treasury and insurance depart
ments were very quiet.
The attorney general telegraphed his
office from Colorado City that the nine
mandamus suits against the surveyors of
Mitchell and Howard counties, pending in
the district court of Mitchell county, to
force them to award seven sections of
school lands, contrary to the rules and
regulations of the state land board, were
determined in favor of the state yester-
day morning. The Encouragement rep
resented the defendant and Mr.. Looney,
of Colorado City, represented the plain
tiff.
The dispositions of Henry E. Vernon
Of San Antonio, party in the suit of the
State VS.. Joe A. Stewart ct al were filed III
the attorney generals Office yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17

abutment to be 6 $40 above this .piva,
point; the top OF floor, ITO feet ana
the bottom of foo beam truss rods ~
feet.
In regard to the cost of such a hridge
built in like situation at the present TINA
am of the opinion that the masonry car
be built for $12 per cubic yard, or at ths
rate of $50 per llneal foot of bridge. and
the superstructure for about $40 mar
lineal foot, or say $50 per foot for brjdoa
complete-say $73,120, and probably len
per cent less than the above.
Trusting that al essential points have
been covered in the foregoing statements
l am, yours respectfully.
NILES MlR1wErBEn
Civil Engineer,
1t is proper to state that in the above
estimate, no account is taken of the EN-.
bankment approaches on either side Of
the bridge, nor of the bridge west of the
main bridge, but tho estimate is simplv
for the masonry and the bridge proper.
I should not estimate the entire work az
less than 100000, and [ don't think the
cost could have been much less than the
amount above stated / regard the in
vestment by the county in this bridge as
eminently wise and iudioious, and in this
1 think they have made great invest
ment. The county should bnild its pub
lie highways and bridges, and maintain
them at public expense for the common
use of the citizens. The degrees Of pub
lie advancement is marked by the number
and order of the public highways, bridges,
ETC., of any country, Respectfully,
NILES MERIwErHRR,
Civil Enrinaer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
sharp Pangs Athwart the Forehead,

And in the muscles ofthe neck and shoulder,
usually most violent after nightfall, are among
the cheerful manifestations ofneuralgia. 1t Is
an affection of the nerve intensified by cold
Repose, brine sing with it cessation of pain,
is induced by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters'
which is a fine nerve tonic and tranquili2er
1t is also a reliable means of checking rheu-
matism and govt. These maladies have al
ways more or less to do with the kidneys that
when inactive, fail to throw of the impurities
which enpender Them The BitterS can be
relied upon to renew healthy and purifying
action on the renal organs. Besides tbs, II
gives tone to the stomach, liver and bowels
and enriches the circulation. ApPetlte anu
tied means of terrifying the system against
malaria. 1t hastens the recovery Of strength
by convaescents, mtigates thu, lnlirmItles Oh
age, and helps the cOnstitutionally feeble
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
AN ENTERPRl SING, RELIABLE
HGlrSE

Morley Bros. can always be relied upon,
not only to carry in stock the best of
everything, but to secure the sgency for
such articles as have weliknown merit,
and are popular with the people, thereby
sustaining the reputation of being always
enterprising, and ever reliable. Having
secured the agency OF the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
will sell it on positive guarantee. It will
surely cure any and every affection of
throat, lungs and chest, and to show our
confidence, we invite you to call and get a
trial bottle free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17

Total cash on hand ....... .... 5 1856 90
The report of Superintendent Coree
for May shows the following:
New convicts received, 104; recaptured,
3; discharges, 45; escapes, 10; deaths, 8.
Total number of cOnvicts on hand May
81, 1886, 1888. Located as follows:
On farms, 1179; on railroads. 231; at
quarries, 400; in prison proper, 1917.
GREER COUNTY.
The Greer county boundary commits
sioners were in session yesterday with the
following members present: Maj. j. L.
Breckenridge, of Austin, chairman; Hon.
VIM. S. Hernon, of Taylor; Hon. Vim. H.
Burgess, of Seguin, and Hon. r. Freeman,
of Hamilton.
United States commissioners: Colonel H.
Mansfield, Major W. R. Lvermore, Lieut..
Thomas l.. Casey and Lieut. Larring H.
Beach.
The meeting was held with closed
doors, and a report of the proceedings
cannot be given.
ATTORNEY. GENERALS OFFICE.
Attorney General Templeton has is
sued the following injunction at Fort
Worth:
In CHAMBERS, Fort WORTH. JUNE II, 1886.
Now at this time, having duly read and
considered the application for the writ of
injunction herein. it is ordered.
l. That the defendant, the said John
O. B. Street, his deputies and agents of
all kinds, be enjoined and restrained
from making any surveys, making out
any field notes, or doing any other act
with relation to or by virtue of any GER
tiicate now in his or their hands. for the
purpose of appropriating any land in the
said county of Greer.
=. That he, his deputies and agents of
all kinds be enjoined and restrained from
receiving with his or their hand. any kind
class or character of certificate for the
purpose of regaining any right title. in
terest or claim to any land in said county,
or doing any act whatever in relation to or
belonging to the acquisition or the APP
preparation of the said lands in the said
county.
5. That the papers herein, with this
fiat, be Immediately transmitted to and
filed in the clerks Office of the district
court of the county of Wheeler, and that
the said clerk issue the writ of Injunction.
in lieu of this order to the, said Street.
1. That this order stand and be obeyed,
under penalty of contempt, until modified
or dismissed by some court of competent
jurisdiction.
5, That the said defendant be duly
cited to appear and answer herein
The state department had no news of
interest yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
ABSOLUTELY PURE.
Royal the only Baking Powder free from Lime
or Alum and Chemically Pure.

It is fact longer questioned that all the baking
powders, with the single exception of the Royal contain
lime alum. Prof Loves report analyt of the New
York State Board Of HEALTH revealing lime impurities and
Government Chemist Motifs researches showing the alarm
ing of alum have conclusvey established the presence
of these substances Eminent analysts have found in
of the powders notably those prominently advertised
l07 per cent Of lime alone.
Everybody is interested in this wholesale debasement
of food The public health is doubt inurousy affected
by the large amount of lime that is thus taken into the
SYSTEM for many Of these adulteated baking powders are
imposed upon consumers by the disrputable tricks of their
manufacturers and the dishonest advertisements with which
they are placed before the public
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
No Lime in Royal Baking Powder

Chemical tests have likewise proved the Royal Baking
Powder to be free from lime and absolutely pure This
results from the exclusive of cream of tartar specially
refined and prepared by patent processes by which the
tartrate Of lime is totally eliminated The production of
chemically pure of tartar involved many experiments
and great expense which add largely of course to the cost
of producing the Royal Baking Powder But its manu-,
facturer amply rewarded in thus being able to give
consumers baking powder absolutely pure in all respects
the only absolutely pure baking powder made In
emphasis Of this fact the report of Prof Mcr late
chief chemist for the United States Department Of Agricul
ture at Washington, is given:
Il have examined the of tartar manufactured by
the New York Tartar Company and used by the Royal
Baking Powder Company in the manufacture OF their bak
ing powder and found it perfectly pure and free from lime
any form.
"The chemical tests to which have submitted the
Royal Baking Powder prove perfectly heahu and free
from every deleterous substance.
OWN. MoMURTRIE, EN-, PED,
scientist m Chief Q. s. Dept. Of Agricutare"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17

Sick headache, sensation of oppres-
sion and dullness il. the head, are very
commonly produced by indigestion; NOR
bid dependency, irritabiIity and over
sensitiveness of the nerves may, i'll ma
jority of cases, be traced to the same
cause. DR., j. II. McLean's Liver and
Kidney Balm and Pillets will positively
cure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17

No credence is placed in the statement
that the Louisville and Nashville is to be
put in the hands of q receiver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
STATE DEPARTMENT

In the Office of the secretary of state
yesterday, The j. W. Burson company"
capital stock $4,000, filed a charter. The
purpose of the company is to purchase
the Fort Worth Daily and Weekly Mail, to
continue the publication of said papers,
and do printing and publishing bust
ness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
PERFECTLY SECURE

in that respect. 1 should rate the capacity
of the floor system at 65 to 20 pounds per
square foot of doorway, which would
make about 10000 pounds per panel of 1915
feet, or about 100000 pounds upon the
entire doorway of 1894 feet. While
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-19
a New State.

The agitation over the consolidation
OF the city Of New York with all It's
adjacent cities is still continued by sew
eral newspapers of the metropolis. The
first idea was to form them into one
vast municipality without interfering
with state jurisdiction over them, but
a, part of the territory it is proposed to
annex is in the state of New Jersey,
complications are liable to arise. 1t IS
now suggested that all of these cities
and towns with enough outlying terri
tory to give them growing room, be
Joined together and given an independ-
ent state government. 1t is lntended
that this would be advantageous to both
the metropolis and the balance OF the
state, as legislation for one never suits
the other. The new state would have
a population of three or four millions,
and would therefore be among the most
populous in the union. In business
Importance it would of course be in the
lead. But we do not believe that 1t
would be wise for such scheme to be
carried out, for if it should be, the time
would probably be not far distant when
Chicago would be asking for a separate
state government, and then other large
cities would take the question up. No,
it will never do, for only confusion and
dissatisfaction would be the fruit OF
such scheme.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-19
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
Thursday, Aug. 10, 1886.
One Year of Democratic Rule.

The following figures sre submitted
without comment. We want everybody
to remember them. If your memory is
not good, cut it out of this paper and
paste Il IN your hat:
The receipts and expenditures for the
fiscal year, ending June Both, 1886. COM
pared with the last proceeding one, show
an inc; ease of revenue of about Sl2, 5OO-
900 and a decrease of expenditures OF
about S14, 500, 900; custom receipts are
some sll 10000 better, internal reve-
nue. 81. 500. 900, and miscellaneous, some
SO. OOO, 900. The ordinary expenses are
so, 4OO, 900 less than last year, interest
is nearly $1,OOO,O00 less and pensions
are SIS, 500, 900 more. Thus ends the
first year of Democratic rule.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-19
Should "OVld" Acquaintance be FORGOT?

would inform Owd friends and the that
old depot
and complete
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-16

The County Convention Of the st. Mary's
republicans assembled in the Society's Hall
Tuesday, was called to order by Il. b.
Abell chairman of the Central Committee
and organized by electing John N. Graves,
chairman and Fred, A. Moran, Secretary.
A committee on credentials and organiza-
ton was appointed as follows:
list district, Capt. Randolph Jones End,
Jos. b. Davis Bird, D. +. Graves; 4th,
Frederick Whalen 9TH, Jas. H. Handy !;
9th, Cox Lee; It'll, Legard Maddox; 9Th,
J. w. Jones. They reported the Tempo
rary Officers permanent and the following
gentlemen as entitled to seats.
1st district-Jas. A. Tennirson, Capt. r.
Jones, Sam. Carroll, Ralph Butler, Wash
ington Hawkins.
2nd-Jos. B. Davis, Jas. T. Cecil, Frank
Price, ]. r. Whalen, George Thompson.
3rd-Philip d, Love, Henry A. Butler,
VIM. Boarman, Alfred Carbery, Daniel E.
Graves.
4th-Fred Wheeler, Joseph Young, VIM.
Carter, Chas. II. Barnes, o. Platter.
5th-James II. Handy, Daniel Goats,
James Dyson, Fred A. Moran, Wheatley
Read.
6th-John n. Graves, James JoRes, Cox
Lee, Henry Gray, Wash. Wilkinson.
7th-Legard Maddox, Igns. Fenwick,
James p. Jameson, Luke Clarke, Miley
Carter.
8th--James +. Kirby Jno. w. Jones,
George A. Thomas, James II. Butler, Jas.
E. Jackson.
John +. Cecil, John N. Graves and Ran
dolph Whalen were selected as delegates to
Laurel and J. Willie Johnson, w. F, Ford
and George Thompson, alternates, by ac-
clamation Capt. Randolph Jones submit
ted the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, the ensuing Congressional
contest is one of great importance TO the re-
publican party, not only Of this district, but
throughout the country; and whereas, hon
esty, capacity, youth, energy, pluck, indus
try in republican success and constant de-
votion to party principles, are essential
characteristics Of the representative of a
great national party, therefore
ResoIoed That we, the republicans Of st.
Mary's county in convention assembled, do
most heartily recommend to the Laurel
Convention the nomination of Hon. Frank
n. Holmes as a gentleman possessed Of all
the requisite qualifications, profound
thinker, close reasoner, influential, fluent
and easy speaker. His nomination would
be hailed with universal joy by all who
know him, and especially by the people Of
Southern Maryland
Resolred, That it is the sense and wish OF
this convention that the delegates this day
selected to the Laurel Convention use their
best endeavors to secure the nomination Of
the Honorable Frank N. Holmes
Messrs. Washington Wilkinson, Jas. IL.
Handy and Capt. Randolph Jones, were
selected to inform Mr.. Holmes Of the action
Of the convention. Mr.. Holmes appeared
before the Convention, thanked it for the
honor done him and made brief address
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-16

Last Monday, interest in the murder case
was again renewed by IL remark ascribed 10
Justice Morgan to the effect that il was
no use to hOtheriurther after Bradshaw
we have the right man From this, the
popular inference was that Biscoe had made
another confession and acknowledged that
he alone was the murderer. We have en-
deayored but failed to assure ourselves of
the truth of this rumor, the Magistrate de-
claring that he had no confession of Biscoe,
and the prisoner when called upon declin-
ing to talk and saying he had ALREADY said
more than was good for himself" The
general opinion, however, is, that Biscoe
confessed to some one that he murdered Dix
on, that the crime was committed on the wa
tiers of the Potomac, and that the reason he
killed the Captain was to protect himself.
Tuesdays Sun publishes special from
Leonardtown, stating positively the fact
of new confession, and has apparently
succeeded in obtaining information we have
been unable to secure. Witnesses will, we
hear be produced who will testify that Bis
coe came ashore alone and was not brought
as he stated in the confession published in
the last BEACON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-16

"E' iiANiN ~ iIll't hflll' ioi lcpo'
Mcssrs. Editors The tournament and
ball at Mechanicsvile on Thursday the 9th
notwithstanding the uniavorabe day, was
quite Il success The knights were mar
shalled in front of the stand about 4 O'Clock
and DR.. Z. X. Morgan, in his usual pleas.
ant manner, delivered the address to the
knights, after which the contest began,
which resulted as follows:
J, Frazier, crowned Miss Amy Adams
Queen of Love and Beauty; Adams Ex-
press, R.,,Claycroft, Miss Nellie Adams; Ar
cola, +. Keech, Miss Kate Adams, Sweet
Violet, +. Barns, Miss Minnie Adams; Star
ry Night Theo 0. Smoot, Miss May Bal
lengcr Unknown, +. Parran, Miss Ida Bal
lcngcr No Show, Daniel Wood, Miss Lalah
Mattingly; Earthquake, l., Kcech, Miss
Anna Turner, of Prince Georges county.
After the riding was over, the knights, with
the Queen and her Maids, returned to the
room which had been prepared witlrsall the
delicacies that could be asked for, which
all seemed to enjoy. After supper and re-
freshments were served, the chief marshal
Mr.. o. G. Hayden, gave the command for
the successful knights b. waak over 10 the
Hall, where Mr. Walter l. Dawkins deliv-
cred most eloquent corona@n address,
after which the dancing began and was
kept up until O'clock, when all returned
to their homes. The amount realized, clear
of expenses, was about $40. G.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-16

Ole Travers. Bolivar, Greene Co, Mis-
came within one vote of receiving the dem
ocratic nomination for Congress, after hay-
ing written to his friends saying he could
not be candidate and make cSmpaign
in justice to his many clients. His talents
were known here when quite boy, and
are fully recognized now in his new home.
r. A. Fisher, Special Agent, of the Old
New York Life Insurance Company is Wis
iting this county. This purely mutual
company is very well and favorably known
here since long number of years and can
refer to prominent citizens who are insured
or have had claims paid to them. If man,
looking out for the good of his family and
his own wants strong and solid insur-
ance, he should certainly prefer this old
line company TO newly started schemes
where promises are splendid, but of more
than doubtful execution. The New York
Life Insurance Company promises only
what it is able TO keep and has proof that
that it ever did do so. The Tontine Sys-
tenn of the Company reduces the actual cost
of insurance to very low figures. This sys-
tenn gives man the privilege Of readiust-
ing his policy at the end Of lis Tontine pc
riod-10, 10, 20 years-to suit his new cir
cumstances, when he may continue his in
surance if he needs insure nee, taking out
his profts-or take the cash value of his
policy if he needs money--or take an an
nuity for life for himself All kind of pol
icies are non-forfcitable after years; should
a man then be unable to pay his premiums,
he would get paid up policy and lose
nothing. The Company's Special Agent,
Mr. Fisher, will be at Moore's Hotel, Leon
ardtown, for one week, commencing Sep
tember goth. He will give all desired in
formation, also estimates. See advertise
ment in another column.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-16
Commitments 10 jail.

On the 10th instant, John Tyler, colored,
on warrant of Justice Slye, was lodged in
Jail to await the action of the Grand Jury,
charged with "having stolen SO from the
money drawer of II. d. Burroughs"
On the 18th instant, Chapman Green,
colored, on warrant Of Justice John Shad-
rick, was committed to Jail, charged with
an assault with intent to kill upon George
Tarlton.
On the 14th instant, on warrant ofJustice
James Roach, Frank tombstone, colored
was committed to Jail for 80 days, for
stealing chicken and attempting to set
fire to straw around s. E. Burch's barn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-09-16
A Target Shooting.

We notice from the Charles and Cal
vert county papers that military COM
panics have been organized in both of these
counties We have company here and
suggest to our brothers that teams from
their respective companies be selected and
that Southern Maryland have Il target
shooting. We see no reason why Char
lotte Hall Academy should not also join in
the contest. We think that Il suitable
prize could be obtained and we hope that
our suggestion will be acted upon. If our
editorial brothers will take an interest in
the matter it will soon be determined who
are the champion rifle shots in southern
Maryland