Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

late hairbreadth. The work was declared
perfect. and the authorities liz charge express
ed satisfaction. The people were pleased and
were delighted with the substantial adYan-
tages the community had received
THE SPEAKING.
The inspection completed, the people were
assembled on the east side of the structure,
and Mr.. william I. Stout delivered hand
some address referring to the Improvement.
its value to the whole community, and ex-
pressing the appreciation the people were
manifesting as they realized the progress
going on In the county. and the advantages of
safety and comfort to travel and transporta-
ton secured in this splendid bridge. Con-
tinuing, he referred to the Press as it co-ope-
rated in maintaining this progress, and stated
that Col. ]. c. Shields of forty odd years as
ISOLATION and experience rs a journalist, had
been the faithful promoter of this progress in
was present in response to the call which had
been made upon him to participate in the
ceremonies of the day.
Colonel Shields then took the stand. After
making acknowled. cement to Mr.. Stout for
his kind references personally and to the
managers for their courtesy to appear there,
said he assumed nothing to himself, but he
was highly gratified 10 observe this mani
festation of respect for, and the estimate
which had been placed upon the press. He
then refer ed to the bridge contractors, and
the faithfulness with which, he had been as
sured, they executed their engagements,
coupling with 1T tie concentrations spring.
ing from every heart in the community
which they could carry yith them as they re-
tired from the scene. He made rapid re-
view OF the great progress In commerce and
material development going on on the Ar e-t-
can continent, connecting with the sketch,
streams and bridges and railroads. The
bridges of Augusta county contributed share
just as essential IN pro rata amount TO that
progress as did the greater structures at Gin
cinnati, st. Louis, Brooklyn, Niagara, &C. He
said another great bridge-greater than all In
It's importance to A merican commerce-was
yet to be built. Here he referred to the
Panama Canal, in the successful completion
of which he had an abiding faith. Over that
artificial waterway. connecting two Oceans,
and through which the commerce of the
world would pass there was to be bridge to
complete the rapidly forming links of the
great longitudinal railway system that was to
be continuous from the highest point of COM
mercial interest in the North to the Southern
end of the Continent
He also touched upon the Northern side of
the watershed OF the central Valley as Augusta
county gathered its headsprings and streams
In their course to form the beautiful river of
the stars" The topography OF the county
and its productions all came in for share of
consideration.
Turning to Mr.. Beard, to whom, as d men,
Der of the Board of Supervisors and Chairman
OF the Middle River District Road Board to re-
ceive this elegant work, the speaker paid a
proper tribute to the ability and the progress
the County Government was making in build
ing bridges and improving the public roads,
and to the constant and untiring vigilance
and efforts of the District Board, of which Mr..
Christian Eakle and Mr.. N. B. Van Pet were
also members with Mr.. Beard. He said the
whole community were demonstrative in
their praises. and their children and chill
drsn's children would rise to bless their mem
oriss through 81 the sweet bye and bye"
MIR. Beard, on behalf of the county and dis
trict authorities. received the bridge in brief
and forcibie address. He gave evidence in
his remarks the interest he felt in the solid
advancement of his county and the prosper
ity OF all her people.
The crowd called for Christian Eakie and
would cot be satisfied till he responded. No
ted for greaS many good works, his advoca-
cy Of good roads and necessary bridges. is a
part of his dreams by night. and animate his
enthusiastic nature all the day long. He felt
like working more and more for his people
and his county, and would bless the day
which consumates the complete progress which
had been set i'll motion.
Then the people called for Mr.. William Fl.
Norman, He was quick and spoke with fer
vor. He referred to the interest he felt In all
that was going on in Augusta county for the
improvement of the highways, and desired to
express in this most emphatic manner his APP
probation of the services OF the county gov
eminent and the district road boards. Point
| ing to the bridge, he said there was splendid
| Illustration of the wise progress which had
been commenced. This was an occasion which
reused the feeling and animated every man
ami 1t was the duty of every citizen to sus-
tain and encourage our authorities and urge
them forward to their noble work.
| CONCLUSION.
| The people still fingered upon the scene
| expressing one with another their gratifica
| ton ata the great benefit sthe large section
OF the county had received. and the deligh
with which they had enjoyed the day o
pleasure, and then departed for their home
to cherish with renewed attachme nt thei
heritage in our highly favored community.
| ROUND HILL.
Three C's.-There are three c's that seize tn
children and carry them off. The three c's ar
colds, coughs and Group. Mothers! DIR. Bull
Cough Syrup saves the little ones lives.
i II men are suffering tortures with toothache
they should not try to smile and look cool an,
handsome. Row much wiser to ease the pail
with bottle of Salvation OIL. Price Is cents.