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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.

What was Done by the Cumberland Presbyte-
rian Sunday School Assembly Yesterday
The very unfavorable weather of the
past few days has interfered in some
degree with the attendance at the state
Sunday school assembly of the Cumber-
land Presbyterians, but it has in no way
affected the earnestness of the workers
or the good work done. A number Of
topics have been taken up and discussed
at length. Some one member has special
charge of each topic and has made a
close study of it, while all who desire
discuss the subject from their own expe-
rience
Several delegates who had been de-
layed by washouts came in yesterday e.
The exercises yesterday were as follows:
9 to 10 a. administers conference,
led by Rev. R. NJ Tinnon, on the sub
ject "HCw to Induce the Young People
of the Sunday School to Attend the
Preaching Setvice. -
10 to Normal exercise with black
board illustration, by Rev. George O.
Bachman, on "The Teacher and HIS
Work. -
II to l2-The subject, ''The Sunday
School as an Evangelizing Force, - was
discussed, led by Rev. J. H. Hendrick.
A number of members took part in the
discussion.
3 to p. MFRS. s. L. Trumbull
conducted a missionary conference on
the subject, ''The Work of the Auxiliary
Societies.
p m.-Rev. W. B. FAIR, D. D :,
of Dallas delivered an address on ''The
Bible III the Sunday-School. "
p. m.-Rev. George o. Bachman led
in the discussion of SUNDAY In
stitutes. -
s p. m.-Rev. W. H. Black, D. D. 4,
of st. Louis delivered a lecture on
'Slums, - which certainly deserved q
wider hearing than the rainy evening al
lowed 1t to receive. The condition of the
"slums'' OF our cities and larger towns
Is subject, he said, demanding the
thoughtful attention of philanthropists
To-day at 9 a. m. the ministers con-
ference will meet again, the subject for
discussion being Pastoral Visiting -
At 10 a. m. normal exercise will be
conducted on the subject, ''BlbIe
Lands. - This will close the work of the
Sunday school assembly.
AT II a. m. the opening sermon of the
synod Of Texas will be preached by Rev.
J. W. Poindexter, D. D. In case Dr..
Poindexter fails to arrive the sermon
will be preached by DR.. Black of ST.
Louis.
For several days to come the synod
will be in session.
All meetings are open to the public.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
HON. A. L. MATLOCK.
arg F.om in the Panhandle Country, which
Is PaDFdTv Filling Tn.

Zig E.om in the Panhandle Country, which
is Rapidly Filling Up.
HIN. A. L. Matlock, after spending
,'. .lsee days in the city, left yes
,-..s Tor the Panhandle. He is en-
,a>a--.. over the outlook in that coun-
II. aal said to a GAZETTE reporter:
18Th. Panhandle is booming. The
ri crops Ct grain raised by the
--.. -- this year have opened the eyes of
..s .-.rs visiting that section and they
81. .-uEing out their families and
...-u- homes as fast as they can.
-..E catering reports induce others to
..a, and So the country is being rapidly
a mp [ believe the present viii
grove the most prosperous year in the
history Of Texas, and that it will give the
s-.e mn impetus that has never been
--.e3 And you may be sure the
--.-aiile is coming in for its full share
.-e general prosperity.
ST, How about your new town of Tex
lis future is bright with promise.
., W.. sale was not largely attended, but
.-.se who were pTasent bought literally,
--- the result was quite satisfactory.
--e striking feature was the tact that
~ of the lots were purchased by men
Z live in Northwest Texas and who are,
--le'eiore, the best posted as to the prop
~ they have bought. / think the
m l,''pects of the town are very bright.
mere VIII be one good town north of the
1T.14adian, and think it will be TexlIne.
=. night on the edge of Texas New
--1Alco and No Man s Land. The two
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

got to San Antonio he relieved me and have

Igot to San Antonio he relieved me and have
not had pain since.
The relief from suffering was worth to me
a Thousand dollars and it only cost me ten.
Respectfully, F. NJ. SWIFT.
In a private note to the editor. Mr.. Swift
says: 'SYou can use this if you think it is
worth anything to the country or to DR.. Fam
ning.''
This is certainly valuable testimony, coming
as it does from an old and we'll known citizen Of
our nefghboring village. We think it valuable
both TO the suffering people and the good
doctor, and give it place in the Advocate with
great pIeasure.-[VictoriaA Advocate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
a Wen Removed in a Minute.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, April g, ISIS.
pr F ank Tanning, Mahncke Hotel, City.
Ny Dear Sir-The lady whom you saw in my
Office some months ago, and whom you treated
there in my presence, says she owes you more
than gratefulness for removing the large'wen on
her hand with only one treatment. saw the
wen myself and I saw the lady to-day and
the wen is gone. You can use this as you see
proper. Very truly your friend,
]. a. H HosACR.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
The Great Healer.
F. E. CALDWELL,

The afflicted flock from the ends of earth TO
be healed. The old days of miracles returned
a voice from Refugio. The subjoined letter
reached the Advocate Office on Tuesday morn
ing last direct from Refugfo, and it had never
been seen by DR.. Tanning until he first saw it in
these columns. Letters such as this, conf ng
voluntarily from his patients, attest the Won
derful powers of the magnetic healer and in
dictate something of the worth to suffering hu-
mainly of me almost Nazarine mission of the
man. Reader go thou also and be healed:
To the Editor OF the Victoria Advocate:
REFUGIo, TEX, April "A, 1889
DR.. Frank Tanning is no humbug. was down
with stiff neck and neuralgia last winter andI
could not turn over without help, and as soon as
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Neuralgia Knocked Out.

Waco, TRx., May 4, 1887.
With the greatest pleasure I add my name to
cdr" Fanning's list of ''gratefuls. For
twenty years have been a constant sufferer
from neuralgia. Have had the best of physicians
but they failed to cure me. Under ''Dr. -
Tanning treatment, am entirely well. Dur
ing the late cold, rainy spell I tested myself
thoroughly and had not the slightest touch of
neuralgia. To all suffering with this dreadful
disease cheerfully recommend him.
Very respectfully, -
Mrs. WILEY JONES.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
nIiscecenation in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. lin his
recent charge to the grand jury Judge
White called attention to the existence of
a new state law prohibiting marriage be-
tween whites and blacks. The rst ar
rest under the law was made to-day. it
beng that of Charles Hodgson and q
colored woman to whom he was married
September 6. The grand jury will con-
slider the case. Miscegenatlon has been
quite common in this city and large
number of arrests are expected to fol-
low
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
WEIMAR. Tex. Anril 20. 1850

W ElMAhs 1E2A.s Il pI4I Az, 1853
I have lived and am well known in this
country for over thirty-fve years. Some
thirty years ago I first was troubled with
rheumatism and neuralgia. It grew verse
every year, and when called on DR..
Tanning my neck was so stiff had to turn my
body around SC as to be able to see. It was i'm
possible to move my neck at all The doctor
took out all pain and relaxed my muscles so
could work my neck all around, and has made
me feel young and vigorous again. After the
first treatment felt as if could out run any one
in the country. also had been troubled. and
most painfully, with cramps ever since my boy
hood days. Now all is changed, and for man
of sixty years feel more like one of thirty. I
will be pleased to answer anyone who may wish
to know anything of my case or of DR.. Tanning s
wonderful power over pain. Yours truly,
F. E. CALDWELL,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

former are rapidly settling and the lat
ter VIII be opened up as soon as congress
meets, when a second Oklahoma rush
VIII be seen. Texline has a fine Ioca-
ton is regard to health, being 47O3
Ieet above sea level, and will, believe,
become quite a popular health resort
Inc Denver road will put its hospital
there, and also its machine shops
repair shops and a roundhouse are
already there. 1 think the outlook for
the town and the Panhandle country is
wonderfully promising, and I shall ex-
pect to see an unequalled growth in the
next few years -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Complication of Diseases Cured.
No. 1902 Candy street.

CoRsICANA, Tex, Oct. 1. 1883.
take pleasure in adding my name to the many
who have testified to the wonderful healing
powers of the magnetic healer, Frank Tanning.
For fifteen years I have suffered from COmbi-
nation of diseases, such as neuralgia, muscular
rheumatism and catarrh. Since receiving six
treatments from DR. Tanning I have not felt
the slightest return of them, and feel perfectly
well. Respectfully, MRS. LIZZIE CALDWELL,
No. 639 North Tenth street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
COLUMBUS, TEX, April -, 1SS

have been suffering with diseased liver for
twenty years, causing rheumatism, pains and
aches all over me. In fact. my skin was q sack
of pains. I tried nearly every doctor and medi-
cine in the country, all failing to cure me or
give me any relief. was treated by the magic
healer, Frank Tanning, one week. Ny liver is
feel like new man, yet like a boy. I will say
that the doctors power on liver, kidneys aud
pains is truly wonderful. Yours truly,
ALBERT H. CARTER.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Infamed Eyes Cured,

PALESTINE, TEX, Nov. %, 1887.
To Whom it May Concern:
take pleasure in adding my testimonial to
those already given Or - Tanning by stating
that was suffering intensely with acute infam-
nation of the eyes. and was confined to my
room with heavy shades over my eyes, unahieto
bear the least light DIR. - Tanning treated
me only once, and was we'll next aacxnihg-en
tirely cured with one treatgneat, ft is now over
two years since and have never felt the slight
est return. MISS Anna BROOKS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
THE CATTLE KING TALKS.
What D. NJ. CCOll0r, the millionaire
Cattle King Of Southern Texas,
Says Of Frank Tanning.
VICTORIA, TEX, May 4, 1889.

VICTORIA, I'FG., May /, 1oo5-
To Whom it May Concern.
Iwould most respectfully state that on the
18th ulto. I arrived in Victoria, Tex, from
Louisiana, where was confined to my bed for
several days with erysipelas, after which was
troubled badly with muscular rheumatism and
lumbago. Having had experience once with
magnetic healer, I resolved to try DR.. Frank
Tanning, who, viii most positively state, gave
me immediate relief And VIII further state
that my nervous system showed to me a most
therein for several months. Respectfully,
fCoPYl D. NJ. O'CoNNoR.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

scribed, 80. S. Ramsey, San Antonio.
Testimonial of regard from assessors and
collectors OF Texas.
The convention then adjourned to meet
in San Antonio on the second Tuesday
in September, 1890.
After adjournment the members be-
came the guests of the Texas printing
and lithographing company, and rode
down on the electric cars to visit their
office.
Most of the members left for their
home on the night trains.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Rheumatic Racer.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, March y, 1888.
have suffered from severe attack of acute
rheumatism and was unable to walk when was
carried to DR. Tanning, and after the first
treatment was able to walk. After ne gave me
his second teatment and on the same day he gave
it ran a foot race and I won it. He gave me a
third treatment which made me feel as well and
active as have ever felt in my life, and since
then have. had no return of rheumatism.
NJ. T. WRIGHT.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
7Torn Steamers to New York.

S7-. the Gazette.
asua-IoN, TEX, Sept. 1.-THE
-r-.- traffic inward and outward bound
.-w... this city and New York has in
r#s.. 80 such a wonderful extent since
season opened that on and after the
" Instant the Mallory steamship line
.. three steamers in and out Of
...- % week to accommodate the de-
@a- ..- freight room. 1t is also
1w.-.. that the Morgan steamship line
..H..a their carrying capacity be-
."" .alvestou and New York, and in
'.- having one steamer in here
week.. VIII have two. Cotton aud other
products seeking export are
coming in and the harbor IS
.3 t.ling up with foreign and
site vessels Business in all branches
NI.. per cent. better that it was
.. last season, and jobbers and
ssars ind it difficult TO promptly
q. INTERIOR orders.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
US. Senator Reagan,g Son Cured.

~
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify that I was, for about foul
months last winter, in an almost helpless con-
dition, caused from rheumatism in both of my
legs. and what little walking I did was very
painful and slow, both legs being so drawn from
the effects Of the disease that I could not
straighten them. With three or four rubbfngs,
or treatments by OR Tanning the pain left
me. and am now as well as I ever was, and
walk as well as I ever did.
JOHN E. REAGAN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
q EoLUMBUs, Tex, April Is.

SoLUMBUs, Tex, April Is.
I have been Badly troubled with neuralgia
stiff neck, rheumatism in shoulders and
bad and most painful cramps in my
lower limbs for over twenty years After
first treatment all the pains and cramps left me-
I have had six treatments and feel better than
have in more than twenty. years. I pronounce
my cure by Frank Tanning, the magnetic healer,
most wonderful. If the reader of this is a
sufferer they should see DR.. Tanning at once.
Yours for relief of suffering, R. R. RATcL1FF.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
letter Cured.
DENIsoN, TEX. Nov. 6,

DENIsoN, Tex, Nov. 6, 1SSS.
''Dr." Frank Tanning. San Antonio.
am happy to say you removed and entirely
cured the letter on my face which had severely
troubled me for several months. The cure was
over two months ago, and am happy to say
am entirely well. Very respectfully,
Miss EMMA WRIGHT,
No. 1902 Candy street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Banker Sam DaughterCured.

Banker Sam Mavericks Daughter Cured.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, April Il, 1888.
DR. F. Tanning.
feel that I owe it to you to express my belief
in the virtue of your magnetic healing power,
and to state that in five treatments you cured my
little granddaughter, NJ A. Maverick, Of rheu-
matism and partial paralysis in her right arm
and ankle. which ailment had not yielded to
skilled auopathic and homeopathic treatment.
MRS. N. A. MAVERICK.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Catarrh Cured.
SAN ANTONIO, March s

SAN ANTONIO, March s, 1888.
have suffered with catarrh for over seven
years, trying all known and suggested remedies,
but trying them in vain, and now after treat
ment by DR.. Tanning consider myself cured.
The bad weather of the past two months has not
developed the slightest return of the symptoms,
nor have 1 suffered in any measure from colds.
MISS E. MILLER.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Another Strike.

PTTTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 1I.-An the
packers in the flint glass houses of the
Ohio valley, with two or three excep-
tions, have gone on a strike for an ad-
vance in wages.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Hfchison I.arnin Is.

Ea-raE, Mass, Sept. 1.-THE APP
waEmate gross earnings of the AtChison
-a.-.af system tor August were 81, By, Co.
s-., AGAINST s., 305, 904 for the same
ra- vi IN 1855
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
SAY Anror1o, Tex. March ;.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 5, 1888
This is to certify that I was troubled with
rheumatic govt in the hand, and after two
treatments by Or Tanning I have not been
troubled since and consider myself well.
Yours truly,
A. E. SCHwAB.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
forth, EAST : And : WEST
Fort Worth and Denver CityR. R.
DENVER, TEXAS And FORT WORTH RR.
Texas Panhandle Route.

Shortest line, quickest time from the Gulf OF
Mexico, Fort Worth and all principal points in
Texas to Rocky Mountain resorts and Pacific
coast. including Trinidad, Pueblo, Manitou,
Colorado Springs, Denver, Col, and Salt Lake,
Utah. Daily trains leaving Fort Worth q.
m, comprising new and elegantly equipped
Pullman Palace Sleeping Car with buffet service,
through to Denver, connecting at Colorado iunc-
ton points with at A. T. s 5. F. K. r. e D. & r.
Pacific railway.
RATES OF FARE FROM FoRT WORTH.
To Trinidad. $40; to P1ebto, S22 90; to Colo
RADIO Springs, $500; to Denver, S24 90.
ROUND TRIP Bxc9sRsToN RATES.
From Fort Worth to- Trinidad and return
SIS; to Pueblo, Colorado Springs and return,
$1,000; to De1lveF and return, $50. 90.
Tickets pod for thirty days going and 1vs
days Pesnrning, with lay-Over privileges, both
ways4f Extreme limit of tickets six months.
Ho1nd trip excursion rates, Salt Lake City,
Utah Ogden, Utah, $50 co. with limit of thirty
days going and thirty returning; extreme limit
Of tickets ninety days-rOuted via Denver and
U. P. or Pueblo and D. and r. G..
Special Excursion Rates!
Made by all railroads in Colorado to persons
holding our excursion tickets.
The Summer resorts Of Colorado are noted the
world over, and the scenery over the Denver and
Rio Grande railroad is the greatest on earth
Tickets on sale via Texas Panhandle Route at
all coupon ticket stations in Texas and LOuisi-
ana.
For further information address J. L. a.
THOMAS, G.. P. A. Fl. w. & D @. r. R.,
T. & F. W r. R., Denver, Col; @. B. SMITH,
General Agent, Dallas, Tex; y. $ DAVIS,
City Ticket Agent, 6l2 Nam street, Fort Worth,
Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
TIE RAILROADS.
TIE Way Trains Are Running Since the
Heavy Rains Lately.

IN. southern Interstate Traffic Association
rails to Agree or Grain Rates and
Other Matters-NOtes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
Home Notes.

ia. wilson, Texas agent of the Chi
a-a and Alton, is back from q flying
trip.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
liberated Throat Cured in Ten Minutes

liberated Throat Cured in Ten Minutes
CoRsICANA, TEX, Sept, 20, 1888.
In gratitude to ''the wonderful magnetic heal
er - Frank Tanning, I viii say that III two
treatments of five minutes each he entirely
cured my throat which has been badly liberated
for the past year. Respectfully,
Miss Made CALDWELL,
G39 n. Tenth Street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

C. Il Boardman of the Chicago, Bur-
mrr.u and Quincy, was in Fort Worth
yesterday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

commercial agent MuIlane of the
Gulf. Colorado and santa Fe is still quite
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

john Tieruey, one of the contractors
mlau- the Fort Worth and Rio Grande
extension, was in the city last night.
y. SAYS the rain will delay the work for
few days The track has been lad to
aa.4c within ten miles of Stephenville.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

-raus were considerably off time yes
,a-.av. caused by the heavy rains and
ua.a.uts There have been no trains on
1.. Cotton Belt for forty eight hours,
q trouble being on Elm creek and in
Dallas county. The Santa Fe track was
SD right 10y night and trains
will run regularly, although yes
t..'aE morning train came in
.r way Of Dallas. The Missouri, Kan
Sis .r. Texas is running trains by way of
Gr-a-..Ge The Texas and Pacific from
the west sends trains over the Santa Fe
from Weatherfard to CIebuTne, thence
o. Fort Worth. The Fort Worth and
Denver sail right
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
CALL UPON HIM

as soon as possible on account of the limited
very freely tells you so in short time, as he is
too honest to inspire hope when he knows that
he can do you no good.
magnificent specimen of American manhood
standing over six feet in height and weighing 2I5
pounds. He is young man on the sunny side
thorough gentleman.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

Subscribe for the Weekly GAZETTE;
only 81 year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY
The Great Popular Route Between
THE EAST AND THE WEST.
ShortLineto New Orleans and all
Points in Louisiana, New
Mexico, Arizona and
California.
Favorite Line % me North
East and Southeast.

Double daily line of Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars shsough to st. Louis via the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
HOTEL MEN, AETgsTfoS.

NOR SALE. ass bargain. the new and elegant
4 HDTEE SUTHERLAND.
Thoroa9hly furnished and well kept; s2-a-dsy
hoase Or win trade for good sheep, or one
Assear-old steers. Address, J. J SUTHERLAND.
Canadian county seat OF Hemphil county, Tex
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
D. NJ. O'CoNNoR.

Frank Tanning, the wonderful human magnet,
whose successful achievements in curing every
form of disease has excited the gratitude of the
thousands upon whom he has operated, arrived
in this city yesterday and has apartments at the
Ellis hotel, where he will remain for two weeks
his regular professional tour through the state.
Unlike most of the travelling specialists who
visit place, make great parade, remain only
a few weeks and then leave without any one
knowing whittier they go, Frank Tanning is one
of the home folks. He is perhaps better known
in Texas than any other man in the state. He
has lived here for quarter of a century, coming
to this state from Mississippi
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12
A FRIENDLESS BOY

without money or influence, and by sturdy ap-
plication and honest ambition has climbed the
ladder of fortune and fame until his name is
familiar around every hearthstone in the Lone
Star state. His life, since his advent into Tex
as, has been indeed a romantic one, and were
some gifted pen to picture his experiences
story could be told whose every sentence would
be thrilled with intense interest.
During his present visit he will remain for two
weeks, and can be found at any hour of the day
Those who desire his services should
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-09-12

A. FAULKNER, Gen. Pass. Agent, Houston
c. D. LUSK, Depot Ticket Agent, Fort Worth
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-05-16
THE GREAT ROwlR.

(c"pyrish,esl by tho Associated Press.l
PAKAs, Nay 6.-The Eifel tower has
been smiled at as the great folly of the
exposition but the giant ,nanikin of iron
threads possesses value, apar. from its
ostt righteousness. One might mistake it
At distance for the elongated scafFold of
IN electric light, but on closer approach
il is seen to be daring monumental
achievement. From its highest balcony
there ia visible beautiful panorama Of
seventy miles of hills. rivers, lakes, town.
and ham!e;s, which no painter can place
on tho canvass, no poet transcri5o in
verse. The summit, at a tjtal height Of
nearly one thousand feet, or nearly
double that of the Washington monu-
mont, and nearly six hundred feet higher
than St. Peters in Rome, will be utilized
for scientific purposes, the public being
permitted to ascend only about two.thirds
Of the way in elevators, which can pro.
vide transportation for twenty Eve thous.
and persons daily.
Restaurants and saloons will enable
pleasure parties to spend days in the air.
The observatory will be employed for ex.
periments teaching spcc.rosccpic and
tellur,c rays for vegetable chemistry,
mcteorology, atmospheric electricity aud
optical tslegraphy' The total weight of
the tower is $500 tons, and the total
cost 81 100000.