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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14
The Life of Iron Bridges.
IFrom the American Architect


The question of what to DO with iron
bridges is becoming more and more impor-
tant every year. 1t Is now about so years
since railway building commenced in earn
est on this continent and abroad and with
in the half century every civilized country
has been covered with a network of iron
tracks. OF course the construction of rail-
ways has involved the spanning of many
thousands of roads, brooks and ravines
with bridges, which were at frat of wood
and iron. The wooden bridges, where they
have not already been burned away, or
been replaced with freproof material, are,
as a rule, still serviceable, If they were
properly designed in the first instance; but
the older iron bridges have fallen into Q
state, not exactly of decrepitude, but, we
might say, of diminished vital power,
which gives much reason for anxiety.
The first type of iron bridge for wide
spans was the suspension bridge, and so
many of the early suspension bridges have
failed, through the corrosion or disintegrs-
ton of their important members. as to lead
the French engineers to the opinion that 40
years Is the limit of life for the iron sus-
pension bridges, and that, in computing
the cost of railway construction and man
sgement, provisions should be made for re-
placing them entirely at the end of that
time. Whether any similar limit should
be set to the life of iron girder bridges is
not SO certain. Many such bridges have
failed through decay; but whether decay
in girder bridge can be easily detected,
and the weakened members economically
replaced or repaired, is problem not yet
solved.
One thing seems to be agreed upon, that
the tests ordinarily applied to old bridges
suspected of serious corrosion are far from
being adequate. The common method of
testing is to run a train of locomotives on
the suspected bridge and If 1t resists the
strain due to this load it is presumed to be
capable of supporting safely the effect of
ordinary traffic. But experience shows that
bridges thus tested have failed soon after
ward under moderate strains, and it is now
recognized that the single passage of q
string of locomotives over a bridge shows
little about the strength of the lateral brac-
ing, the floor members or many other essen
tial portions, the failurs of which under
the passage of train will destroy a bridge
with nearly as much certainty as the bend
ing of a girder under mere vertical
strain. No doubt the weakness of these
members can also be detected by sppropri-
ate tests, but q thorough test of an iron
bridge, covered with rust ard many coats
of paint, is a difficult matter, and the time
Is to be anIiously TO be looked for when
all railway bridges will be of masonry, which
ought to last for many centuries. If prop
erly designed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14
miscellaneous.

Quarantine is not a pleas
ant condition to- be lin.
Suppose all those aflict-
ed with ills resulting from
eating non-nutTtous md-
qeshbIe food were threat
ened with quarantine, what
q rush there would be for
Streets Wheatine and White
Oats.
Ought not the laws of
health and seIfpreserYaton
to prevail at your table al
ways, without compulsion
An .grocers seHWheatine
and White Oats.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

inconsistency of the performance. The
Republican party in Connecticut is not
compelled to resort to such antics. 1t has
no free trade record to cover up or sneak
away from. And 1t does not stand for
protection in epots,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14
HtscEIl Ilaneums.
District Of New Haven, IS. Probate cour

District Of New Haven, IS. Probate Court,
Sept. 12, 1892. (
INsTATE OF CHARLES P. WURTS late of New
~ Haven, in said district, deceased.
The Court OF Probate for the district of New
Haven hath limited and allowed six months
from the date hereof for the creditors of said
estate to exhibit their claims for settlement,
properly attested, within said time viii be de,
barred . recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay.
mem 20 LAURA WURTS,
elo Sd1Wf Executrix.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

stopped before reaching this and q peep
showed that we were within a few yards
| of two old COWS, o young heifer and q
yearling, all Of them to the north of us
Beyond we could see the backs of others
all lying down.
We jumped on our horses again and,
setting the spurs well In, gslloped mp the
rsvine and up on the fat, and as we
came into view, the nearest buffalo, Is
II propelled by huge spring, were On
their feet, and with a seconds pause to
look, dashed away to the north. Scat
tered over the fat were fifty or seventy
i've buffalo, all of which. by the time
We had glanced over the field, were OF,
with heads hanging low to the ground and
short, spiky tails stretched out bshind.
We were up even with the last of the cows,
and our horses were running easily and
seemed to have plenty of reserve power.
Charley, who was q little ahead of me,
called back, "They will cross the trail
about Q mile north of here. XIII a couple
when we get to it-' nodded and we
went on. The herd raced forward over
the rolling hills, and in what seemed
very short time we rushed down q long
slope on to wide fat, in which was q
prairie dog town of considerable extent.
We were on the very heels of the herd,
and In cloud of dust kicked up by their
rapid flight. To see the ground ahead was
impossible. We could only trust to our
horses and our good luck to save us from
falling. Our animals were doing better
than we had supposed they could, and
were going well and under a pull. i felt
that touch of the spurs and little rid
ing would bring us up even with the lead
ers of the buffalo. The pace had already
proved too much for several bulls, which
had turned off to one side and been passed
by. As we few across the fat saw far of
a dark line and two white objects, which
knew must be our command. / called to
my comrade and questioning by the sign
pointed at the buffalo. He nodded and
in a moment we had given free rein to
our horses, and were up among tie herd.
During the ride had two or three times
selected my game, but the individuals of
the band changed positions so constantly
that could not keep track of them. Now,
however, picked out a fat two-year-old
bull, but as drew up to him he ran faster
than before, and rapidly made his way TO-
ward the head of the band. / was re-
solved that he should not escape, and so,
though / was still fifteen or twenty yards
in the rear, fired At the shot he fell
heels over head directly scross q cow,
which was running by his side and lit
tie behind him. / saw her turn q somer-
set and almost at the same instant heard
Charley shoot twice in quick succession
and saw two buffalo fall.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14
4ry Goods,

4rY Goods.
|Ewen Mcintyre
& Go.
MONDAY,
And while they last, we
offer the following lots,
which, in point of quail
ity and price, will not be
equalled this season:
One case ss-inch Camels' hair Cheviot stripss
SaI shades)' phenomenal bargain, at asc
One case all wool Twill Flannel Suitiugs In choice
grays and browns at only Csc a yard.
One case 42-inch Scotch Wool Plaids, In choice
colorfngs at only 6Oc yard.
One case 40 inch Scotch Suitings in rough effects
and lovely styles, at only Soc a yard.
One case 4sinch all WOOL Navy Blue Storm
serges, everywhere sold at 75c Our price
b0c yard.
175 pieces High Art Novelty Dress Goods in the
very la' esT styles: many confined exclusive
Two cases Scotch Plaid Suiting, quality retafled
always at 15c, our price &c yard.
One easel California Blankets, extra size and
extra heavy fiue wool with choice borders
actual value $3.50, at only S. 90 pair
One case 11,4extra large and heavy wool Blankets
the same identical Blanket as offered In
many places at over 81 So but with different
borders. Our price 50 so pair.
One case Gray Army Blankets, until lately sold
Is bales Cargest sIze) Sateen Comfortables, in
beautiful patterns; same quality last sea-
son $3.50. Our price LOO each.
20 pieces Cream and Bleached Irish Linen Dam
ask will be sold at Csc yard.
Is pieces Cream Irish Linen Damask at 3716c
yard.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

SINGLE COPIES THREE CENTS.
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS
FOR PRESIDENT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON, of Indiana.
FOR vICE-PREsIDENT,
WHITELAW REID, OF New York.
State Electoral Ticket.
ELRcroRs AT-LARaE.
ELI WHITNEY, SR., of New Haven.
PHILIP CORBIN, of New Britain.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
1st District-GEoRGE SYKES, of Hartford.
Cd Distributions NJ. CAMP, of Middletown.
Sd District-LUc1Us BRIGGS, of Griswold.
4th District-I. DE YER WARNER, of
Bridgeport.
For State Omcers.
FOR GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL E. MERWIN, of New Haven.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
FRANK w. CHENEY, of Manchester.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
STILES JUDSON, JR., of Strstford.
FOR TREASURER,
HENRY GAY, of Winsted.
PoR COMPTROLLER,
GEORGE M. CLARK, of Haddam.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

More troops out. By and by it will be
necessary to call out the troops in order to
buy groceries safely.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

Al drussists', Soc and O per package Buy
ma today Lanef Family Medicine moves The
bowels each DAY. In ORDER 20 he heaitny, This 10
ssrs.s.rr r22 ssodk@ounr
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

Colonel R. T. Auchmuty, the founder of
the New York trade schools, has gathered
facts to show that out of s23, ,0OO, 900 paid
annually for mechanics in the building
trades of New York city less than So, ,000,-
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The market price of wife in equatorial
Africa ia ten bundles Of hairpins.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

1t is evident that the cholera scare has
been greatly overdone. Let's be sensible
and ero fo xuorR
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14
At BED time
ITAkE A
Pleasant Herb Drink.

The next fuulIElIlE It1taI
bright and my complexion
Is better. Ny doctor says
| Il acts gently on the sfo-
mach, liver and kidneys
and il q pleasant laxative.
This drink 10 made Of
herts and you prepare u
for use "a easily as tea
a called
Ersc NrrnVCTCE
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-14

The Atlanta Constitution, which takes
the southern view of the silver question,
says this: "We have good reason to be-
heve that Mr.. Cleveland's position on the
silver question is that of Senator Carlisle.
If we are correct in this, his views are not
in the slightest degree obnoxious to those
who believe in free coinage"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-12-03

On one occasion Charles Dickens was
i'll treaty for Il piece of land at the back
of his house, Gad's Hill, the proposed
vcndcr being an old farmer, keen ole
mau OF business, and "a hard nut to
crack An interview was arranged
with linn at Gad's Hill for certain
evening and Mr.. OuNy. Dickens So.
Iicltor, came down for the purpose OF
being present when the bargain Wa,
struck. Dickens and Ouyry were ~it-
ting over their wine when the old man
was announced.
We had better so in, said Dickens.
No. no r. said the astIttc lawyer.
John, to the butler, show him into
the study, and take him II bottle of
port wine Then turning to Dickens.
Il glass of port will do him no harm
it viii soften him.
After Whiting about twenty minutes.
they went into tine study. The farmer
wa, sitting bolt upright i'll an arm,
chair, stern and uneompromisiug the
bottle of port had not been touched
The negotiations then proceeded, very
much in favor of the farmer, and the
bargain was struck. With chuckIe,
the old man then turned his attention
to the port and finished the bottle,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-12-03

\ good story IS sometimes told of tho
|l'r"nnt clerk IN one of the BnItlm"""
hinNo II" Is It man somewhat along III
wears, Is " Quaker and IS possessed Of
All the characteristics OF that pecuila'
religious sect. One day patron OF
IT," bank came IN and submitted " WI"
OF notes for discount. The clerk looked
them over III his deliberate way and re-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-12-03
DUEL BETWEEN CRATES.


N'cktd Herds
There i, Il deal of human nature in Il
giraffe in his native state The old
fellows insist on ruling the herd is long
n pu~,illc. and never give it mp till he
voung ones whip them out, and A. Tia"
weak ones are whipped ont in the start,
the result is that each boss giraffe is a
poIvgnm,t ON II large scale. This leads
10 savage fights. and as the hunters pen
citrate into South Africa they OCCASION
ally witnes, these dueIs. An English
hunter give, the London f'luPLj" tins
account of such It combat between III
old and Il young giraffe. Witnessed by
him from an adjacent tiicket:
Presently the beIiis"ronts came within
It few yards OF each other Then COM
ucnccd It scene that battles all dcecfp.
tlom. Som" people might call 1t Iudl-
crouo: it was far more, it was sido-spLlt-
ting. and but for my desire to see the
end must have given way to conNni.
sions of laughter. Although the giraffe
possesses Il certain beauty when at rest,
it lose, lis grace when in motion. and
th" greater its speed the more m%0inIY
docs it appear. But when two mature
bulls begin to waltz and dance violently
around each other. each endeavorin" to
oUtdo the other III agility, at the same
tim" mumhIing tielr Jaws and emitting
irarfuIly di~cordant roars, it is certainly
one of the most absurd sights human
eye ever looked upon. | hav" OF
ten seen Il crane dance-a function
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-12-03
After MeistcrSchaft.

She-Do you believe in cooking
schools
lie | never tastsd one when it was
couEcl. lid Bits.
\ Toronto parer, il publishing an
obituary, remarked NJ the tone of one
making discovery. that his death was
to be expected in the ordinary course
Of nature.
"IIow would YOU like to be thrashed
rs | ann complained the wheat to the
corn. Il would good deal rather be
;hrashed than have my ears pulled,
answered the corn.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-12-03

- TTTTdTN '7W-,-'S .TTT
y barotSoapjs amuch more effective
cholera germ killer thau the bar at the
corner saloon. Washington Pest.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
Buffalo Strike Situation.

BUFFALO. n. Y, August o.
Vice President Webb declared
that the Central Is doing it's
normal amount of business both
east and westward. Four hundred
cars were received from the Lake
Shore yesterday which represented
three-fourths of the regular days
business for that road. Today the
Lake Shore would probably do q full
days work. MIR. Webb, In conclu-
sion, said: Everything is as dull as
dishwater and guess every one will
get away from here in from twelve to
twenty-fOur hours"
Some one threw q switch at the
east end of the central depot at Buff
falo at $50 last night, Causing collision
of two empty passenger trains. One
coach was derailed and nearly over
turned and the platforms of several
coaches were smashed. Whether
the switch was thrown with mali
cious intent or by accident has not
yet been learned.
Grand Master Sargent, of the fire
mems order, Is in this city. He
is willing to call out his men,
but imposes conditions involv-
ing all other allied railway Or
CARNATIONS. in doing the same.
A conference will be held today be-
tween Chief Arthur, LOcomo-
tive Brotherhood; Grand Master
Clark, Conductors aud train
mems Brotherhood; Grand Master
sargent, Firemen order, and
Chief Switchman Sweeney. Ii is ex-
pected the con ference will determine
what action the different associations
will take.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
Tennis Tournament.

NEWPORT, r. l., August 22.-The
United States National League of
Tennis Association holds its last and
greatest meeting of the year today
aud tomorrow. The eastern and
Western tournament have been COM
pleted, and the Chicago champion,
Chase will do battle with the Eastern
champion, Hall. for the national
championship. In the doubles Chase
and RyersOn will represent the west
against Hovey and Hall in the east.
The great tournament has attracted
fully three thousand of the richest
society people in the United States to
the SWEETEST of summer resorts. La
the ladies tournament, Miss Cahill
will be opposed by several splendid
players from Philadelphia and
Chicago,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
A Dead tsObbeF.

NEW ORLEANS, La, August o.
Eugene Bunch, noted train bandit,
who in the past five years has held up
many trains in Texas, Louisiana, Mis-.
sisslppi, Alabama and Florida, was
riddled with bullets and instantly
killed yesterday near Franklinton, q
small town in Washington parish,
Louisiana, by Detective jackson and
posse.
This detective is the tireless pur-
suer and destroyer of Rube Burrow WIS
gang. About two weeks ago, De.
tective Sterling, who had wormed
himself into the good grac'
es of the Bunch gang, be.
came suspected by them and
was ambushed and killed. Since
then Detective Jackson has been hot
on their trail.
Such information was obtained
from two OF the gang cap
tured last week that Bunch and
his chief henchnsn, Cole Hopgood,
were located and yesterday morning
upon obtaining sight of them, the en-.
tire posse opened fire on Bunch,
Kidding his body with bullets. Bunch
died game, firing back several times
but without effect, probably because
OF his injuries. Hopgood surrender.
ed without u struggle. Bunch's re-
mains were fully identified and there
is no doubt that one Of the most des-
perate and successful train robbers
known is now no more.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
Kansas City VS.. Denver.


KANSAS CITY, August 22.-The
great encsmpment of knights of
Pythias, which has the formal COM
mencement tomorrow, will prove as
great a. success as the trienni en-.
campment of Knight Templsrs re-
Gently concluded in Denver. Today
the visitors are arriving by the thou
sands and representing the supreme
lodge of the world, the Uniform Rank,
the Pythian Sisters aud the Pythian
Sisterhood. Supreme Chancellor
George B. Shaw is holding an infor-
mai reception at headquarters today,
and Gen. Carnahan, commander OF the
Uniform Rank, lie aiding the local
committees, in giving the uniformed
order q cordial welcome. AT noon
the tented section was almst filled
and the hotels and boarding houses
were being called into requisition. 1t
is now believed that by tomorrow
morning there will be q hundred
thousand visitors in the city. includ-
ing twenty thousand of the Uniform
Rank. The local committees are in
charge of Chairman B. F. Woodson,
and they are doing splendid work in
guiding visitors to their respective
quarters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
Another Rapist Murdered.

GUERDoN, Ark, August 22-It is
just learned that the burly negro who
recently perpetrated an outrage
upon sixteen-year.old Nellie Wilkes
has been summarily dealt with
by mob. His name was Bowles.
He fled after the commission
of the crime. A mob at once organ
lied, kept on his track and finally
captured him in q farmhouse where
he was by force trying to obtain food.
He was taken 70 the scene of the deed
where he acknowledged, his crime. He
was at once strung up to q tree, sew
eral shots were fired into his body
and the mob dispersed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
LATE TElEGRAMS
eOILsO DOWN FROM PRIVATE,
SPECIAL AND OTHER SOURCES.

The Davenport gin is at work for
the season.
Prices of sugar advanced at Havana
and large sales made.
Texas weather clerk promises Gal
weston some showers.
Comal equity farmers are selling
cotton as fast as ginned
Trouble Is brewing on the Buffalo,
Rochester and Pittsburg road.
The military on guard at railway in
Buffalo are refused food.
Depew at Hamburg is surprised at
the strike on the Cen trail road.
The telegrsphers may take hand
in the railroad war in New York.
The roads out of Buffalo are moving
freight about as rapidly as usual.
Over halt OF the National guard of
New York is at Buffalo, and more
coming.
LINDSAY, U. S. marshal aud leader
of Coal Creek miners, arrested Friday,
was murdered last night.
Men refuse to handle Reading cars
on the Western, New York and Penn
sylvania.
Last weeks rains over New Bran.
fels region were the heaviest of the
year.
Seventeen trains go out from Gen.
trail yard, Buffalo, and 20 arrive and
are cared for.
Woman attempts to fire train OF
freight cars at Black Rock, Buffalo
suburb.
Carnegie will next figure as the
central figure of novel, by William
Black.
Cincinnati has a quaint old citizen
who at l06 years of age lights out for
Olney, Ill.
Mrs. Lawrence aud daughter killed
at Pomona, KS, crossing the railway
track.
The democratic congressional con-
vention for 18TH district meets at
Llano today.
The X. OF P. camp at Kansas City
grows lively, and over 400 men are in
camp.
All restaurants, saloon keepers and
boarding houses are boycotted at But
falo that furnish food to nOn-union
men.
Clark, the Peoples Party and Lilly
Whites open headquarters at Fort
Worth.
Admiral Dot and Lostie Swartwood
married at New York. The groom is
feet high. aged %, the bride %,
about the height OF 10 ten year old
girl.
Train held up at Wichita, Ks, and
robbers get their Doodle, but are inn
medistely captured. They were four
farmers of Butler county.
Sheriff S. A. Brito, of Brownsville,
asssssinated, while returning to his
home from fandango in the suburbs
of the city.
Private advices from Russia give
most horrible picture of the cholera
ravages. the dead being frequently
taken from crowded trains. Fires are
built around the towns and villages
to scare away the thought of cholera,
and many serious CONGREGATIONS have
resulted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
The Opera Ended.

The matinee at the Grand Opere
house Saturday of "Pirates of Pen.
zance," was very we'll attended.
Everything passed off smoothly ex-
cept a long wait between act, and 2
caused by the pirate apprentice refus-
ing to sing until his SALARY was paid.
The total receipts for the entertain
ment, counting those tickets eX-
changed at the box office as cash, were
$751;. This should leave handsome
balance in favor of the orphans, over
and above expenses.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
Free Silver Dissatisfaction.

LONDON, August e. The Times
correspondent at Calcutta says: Gap
parent government situation on the
silver question Is causing dissatisfac
ton throughout the country. A diff
terence exists in regard to the sdop.
ton of the gold standard, but a
con viction is growing that the time
has arrived for the government to
take the public into their confidence
and prevent further fall of the rupee
by closing the minis to the free COIN
age of silver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-22
REAL ESTATE.
Deals and Prices They BRING.

Kate V. Elliott for herself, Kate
Elliott Adams. joined by her bus band
f T. Adams, William Elliott and
Eleanor Clifford, to William Bark.
meyer, 7O6 42-10O acres of original
survey 142, granted to Pablo Valo
Payne, S7,O64.2O
F. Ackermsn To G.. w. Alderman,
800 acres out of w A. Arthur survey,
S. Is miles north. 80 degrees east
of San Antonio, s., 240.
Robert Jackson and Sam Grissle to
Eliza Walker, part of land known
as the Mill tract, west OF the san An
tonic river. $500.
John ID. Slpple to Caroline Bryan,
lot 10, block Z, fronting on Edgar
street, part of original city lot 20,
5000.