davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
HUNTINGDON.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

The new pension examiners for Caledon a
county are: DIR. s. n. Eastman of Groton,
DIR. w. Z. Blake of Lyndon, DR.. o. =.
Carter of DsnVlle
The Ryesate Granite company has Just
gate large stone for the roof OF IA vault to
DO built in Chicago.
An original arithmetic in manuscript
written by a British officer in the closing
years OF the last century Is an interesting
relic now in tue possession OF Mr.. 4. c.
Whitney Of ST. Johnsbury. The British
officer was Major 7. Whitehead, who was
in command OF the fort at Quebec in 1859
when he complete his arithmetic Old age
had Overtaken him before his task was com
pleted, and the arithmetic was never pub
lishsd. The manuscript volume became the
property OF his daughter, and from her de-
seconded to her son, Mr.. Whitney. The
manuscipt is in the form of a small quar-, o
volume. About 200 pages are devoted TO
arithmetic, and then follows an elementary
treatise on geometry, occupying about a
score of pages. st. Johnsbury Republican.
Est hARDWlCK.
house vacated by Mr. Hunt. Mr. Cbeeber,
Z ERIK for Hunt 4 Rabbit, moves into the
HodGden house vacated by the doctor. -
Mr.. Bsbbitt will remain here and run the
store, instead of closing out Us was intended.
MIR. Burdick has purchased the Hunt
house near ths bridge and will use it Tor q
paint shop. viii and James Hyde were
home on a visit last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
BENNINGTON.

The fancy goods store OF e. II. Mcintyre
in tho Putnam block, was closed by the
sheriff Tnuraday. HIS assets are about 81, :
500, liabilities $500
Fire was discovered in the picker room
at the Rock wood mill, one of the largest in
the village, Saturday morning. 1t was dis
covered IN time to prevent serious con-
migration. - Daring a severe thunder storm
Saturday lightning struck the e.ectric light
wire running into the store of Burt Bros.
The ceiling was set on fire, but il was put
out with but small damage. Prof. Charles
II. Davis, Tor several years at the head of
the graded school, has been re-sngaged for
another year with salary of $500 per
year.
The fifteenth annual festival Of parish
chors Of tho Vermont Church Choir guild,
will be held at st. Peters church, Wednes-
day and Thursday, October IL and 10; Mr.
S. b. Whitney OF Boston, conducting.
Patrick Wheeler, aged 27, son of a
wealthy livery stable keeper in New York
dropped dead nsar Camp Comfort in Wood
ford last night, with heart disease. The
remains were brought here during the night
and left in charge Of Undertaken Wal
bridge, and In reply to a telegram received
this morning were shipped to New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
RUTLAND cot NTY.

Dennis Mears slipped and fell in his store
in Rutland and broke his right shoulder
blade
William j. Avery of Rutland had three
fingers of his right hand cut off Saturday
afternoon by circular saw.
A track to connect the Clarendon and
Pittsford railroad with the sheldon works
at West Rutland is being laid by the YER
mont Marble company.
Edward Ssmmon had his right foot badly
crushed in Rutland by block of marble
falling on it, Several OF the bones in thu
foot were broken.
A fine herd OF deer spent the winter at
East Pittsford. about 10 miles from Rut-
and, under the shadow Of Nichwacke
mountain, not far distant from a travelled
highway. A COW moose is said to have
been seen in the same locality.
MeNDON.
Mr.. Erastus Pike died at his home suns
day evening, aged 10 years.-Mrs. Nettie
Allen of Pittsteld is stopping at Reuben
Rangers 5. Mrs. Emma Ranger from Pitts.
field, who ia visiting her father-in law, Reu,
ben Ranger, fell while going down soma
steps and broke her arm. Mrs Ellie Brown
is visiting her brother in the north part OF
the State. MIR. and Mrs, Harry Shedd
visited their daughter, Mrs. Shaw, in Lud-
low last Saturday.
BENSON.
Mrs. H. r. Westbrook and daughter
Hattie of Brooklyn came Saturday and ara
with f. s. Howard and family for the sum-
mer. Arthur Ws,tbrook OF Brooklyn is
also here for the summer. The Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Congregational church win
hold IA ice cream festival on the chapel
l.. elnry -
Hitchcock returned from Ohio Saturday.
At the Christian Endsavor business meet
ing Sunday evening the following new Of
ficsrs were elected: President, Rev. L. +.
Hitchcock; vice president, Allie Ladd; sec.
rotary, Lena Smith; treasurer, Ida Laid:
prayer meeting committee, John Strong;
Lookout committee, Hawley Aiken; mis-
sionsry committee, Bramin Fairman, Wal
lie Aiken; floral committee, Fannie Dickln-
son, W. Is. Strong; social committee, Mrs.
Z. f. Wilcox, Charles Dickinson. d. c. E.
Strong returned to Buffalo Friday. Mist
Halle Howard is home from Green Island
for her vacation.
BRANDON.
W. f. Denning, one Of Crossman's pres
cription clerks has gone to Burlington to
visit his family. Ut is reported here that
Emilus b. Hyde who commenced the dru.
business under George A. Gresham in
Brandon few years ago, aud who has been
in the South Tor few years in that bust
ness, mostly at Savannah, Ga, is to starta
drug store in Brandon. The store is now
being fitted up by Frank Keeer, and viii
be ready about the middle of August. -
There was an alarm Of fire here this
morning, but when the department reached
the scene the fire was out. II proved to bs
the burning out of chimney in the house.
Of James Fadden,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

at their home. MIR. and Mrs. Henry Nc
Ramon Of Burlington were the guest, of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey I'll
lotson, the past week. Hon. II. G.. Green
of st. Adams, who has been visiting his
daughter, Mrs. A. l.. Laraway, returned
home last week. Mrs. George w. Huiburd
died on the Sth after a long illness. Funeral
on Monday, Row. Mr.. Wheeock officiating.
WOLCOTT.
Rev. Mr.. Whitman is confined to the
house ON account OF sickness. Miss S.
Peck OF Burlington is visiting in town
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congrega-
tional church will meet with Mrs. Elias AL
Der thursday afternoon, July 2O.-Rev.
Mr. Ryan and family visited in Montpelier
last week
JOHNSON.
y. w. Stearns and wife are at Old Or
chard for few weeks. Mrs j. +. Wilson
of Chsmplain, N. Y, is making hor pa
rents short visit.-N. E. bradley and
wife are spending the week at Swanton and
Sheldon. Several from here attended the
y. t. ). {. f. convention at Montreal. Prof.
A. ii. Campbell and sister left Monday for
Manchester, y. II. On Juy 20 be is t. be
married to Miss Marion f. Blake OF Hyde
lark, Mass They viii spend a few weeks
at the Windy City. Miss Bake will be re
membered AS The elocutionist in the Normal
school here for the past few years.
NORTH HYDE PARK.
John Blake and family have started for
Canada by the way of New Hampshire on a
visiting tour. Ollie Masure is home from
Bartlett, y. H., where she has been teach
ing. IS. W. Hands and family spent last
week at Lyndon with his son, Eras.us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
COLCHE ER.

All who were of a patriotic nature cello.
brated the Fourth at Thompson's Point
where the proprietor, A, A. Whitney, made
elaborate provisions for the occasion, -Silas
Bliss claims the prize on asparagus crop.
From 24t square rods of ground he ga thered
1905 pounds from May 18th to July lat in
elusive. Curtis Carey returned 10 Barre
Tuesday July 4.-Haying has commenced
in earnest aud farmers report light crop.
Jesse Thompson and wife returned from
the worlds fair Monday morning. Miss
Maude Parker gave a birthday party to her
friends Saturday afternoon. large and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

ney is making hes sister, Mrs. Bailey, a
visit.
FAIRFAX.
A. b. Beeman and wife arrived home
from their Western trip the 7th. -Gasper
Depatu and wife of North Brook field, Mass,
are visiting his brother, q. Depatu Dub
ley Rood, who has been attending school at
Holyoke, Mass, Is spending his vacation
with his father, w. II. Rood. j. NJ. Bee
mau, esq, returned from his visit at John
son the 9Th. -Irs. Lucy Lawrence Of Bur-
iington is visiting her mother, Mrs. DGvi-
son.
eNOSBUeGH.
barn belonging to Chester Oviatt was
burned the l1th. A colt was burned in the
barn. Cause, children playing VITA matches
Mrs. Reed Bates started the 18th to visit
friends in Providence, X. I.-Reed Bates
has the contract to carry the mail from
East Euosburgh to Enosburgh Falls via the
Centre and West Enosburgh.
HlGHGATE.
Mrs. Dora Dewey, nee Mcclure, of High
land, Iowa, is at her pnrelts' for the sum
mer. C +. Skeels has gone to Mibourne,
Mass, with his horses-Jocker, Aldou and
Little Wonder. james A. butter has re-
turned from Boston. nc. A. Skeels and
family of Spring field, Mass, are iu town
for the summer. Charles Cussous of New
York city Is the guest of Mrs. NJ. w. Rcd
ding. Mrs. Elnora Beach has returned
from Bristol. DR.. Henry Buxton and Miss
Hattie Buxton have returned home.-Alrs.
Herrick and Charley Clark of Manchester,
n. H., are the guests of u. C. Morey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

The foundry company at Highgate is in
the market with newly designed cock
stove. The comprny has been experiment
ing with Southern and Adirondack irons.
The Montgomery Spool and Bobbin COM
pany has purchased the Combs mill priv
ilegc at Montgomery, and will use it for
storage purposes, as well as for the addi-
tional water power.
w. +. Rabbit OF st. Adams has in his
possession a $50 continental bill in a state
of most pei feet preservation. lie found 1t
in book which belonged to his grand
father. 1t i. quite curiosity and doubt
less would bring good money II it was offer-
ed to some collector Of antiquities -Messen-
ger.
WEST BERKSHIRE.
Saturday July intelligence of the death
OF Mrs. Frank Handy of Massachusetts was
received. She was tho only daughter OF
Mr. W. II. Yaw. Her remains were brought
here, Where the funeral services were held
the Sd inst, Row A. b. Truax officiating,
assisted by Rev. c. Weigworth.- J.
Hagal was in town the I'd inst to see
her brother, Mr.. f. f. Fay.
FLETCHER.
Col. +. II. Powell and wife OF Burlington
called here last Saturday on their way home
from Bakersfield Mics Luslla Fox of
Hardwick is visiting in town.-Mrs. John
Blake of Boston visited her sister, Mrs +, d.
Ellis, last week, returning home Thursday.
They we're called to attend the funeral of
their mother, Mrs. f. Trefren of Sheldon.
June 3O.-H, f. Titus and daughter Emma
of Jay and q. W. Day and wife OF North
Troy visited at l.. b. Elliott's last week. -
Mrs, Alonzo Kinsley and daughter Bernie
are Waiting relatives in Wooott Miss
Ethel kinsley has Comet to johnson and Miss
Edith Kinsley returned to Williston last
Saturday, accompanied by her sister Bertha.
Miss Amy Chase from Niagara Falls, N.
Y, is stopping here with friends. Miss
Genie Hunt was n guest OF Mrs. NJ. s.
Briggs few days this week.-Mrs. Stick
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
ORLEANS COUNTY.
SOUTH CRAFTSBU9Y.


D. NJ. sprague has gene TO Centre Har-
Dor, N. H., to work. A. l.. Bridges aud
wife spent the 18th with his brother in town.
w. w. Thompson OF Laconia, n. H., Is
visiting in VIVA. b. Pixies youngest
son is sick with the meas es. -Ernest Root
is home from college. Mrs. J. y. Douglass
is on the sicx list. "A Paddocks three
daughters attended the International Chris
tim LndeHvor convention at Montreal. -
Jemes D. l.eav.tt has moved H. 4. Har-
rlman Is putting an ell on his new house.
CRAFT5sURY.
Fannie Stratton is home from Whitman,
Mass. Earnest Root IL at home from Bur
hngton, having finished his college course.
Several of the young people from the
Common attended the c. L. meeting in
Montreal last week u. d. Leavltt and
wife have moved into their new house. -
The Rev. Mr.. Tyler, who was for 40 years
a missionary, preached at North Craftsbury
Sunday morning. -Piinuey Moody Of West
Point Neb. a former resident, is visiting his
brother, r. c. Moody.
DERBY.
F. v Hldreth died from a paraytic
shock Saturday, July 1.-The youngest
child of john ViGneau, aged TWO years, died
of scarlet fever last week Wednesday. Mrs.
Person True died very suddenly last Friday.
Rev. Calvin Adams will spsud several
weeks with his son, Prof. George Adams. -
Alice Mitchell he's gone to Boston for few
weeks. j. K. Morrill, is at home after an
absence Of two years in Boston The widow
OF Rev Justin Perkins, former missionary
to Persia, is visiting her son, Rsv \. NJ
Perkins. = wenty three children met at the
Cougreg ational church Sunday to form q
junior Christian Endeavor society under the
leadership OF Mrs H. NJ. Perkins. Miss
Gertie Robin, and Harry Wider were
delegates to the Montreal convention last
week. The school in district No. IS taught
by Miss Carrie Taylor closed with picnic
and interesting exercises Friday last.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.

l.
Crops of all kind. are looking wal Mrs.
Nancy Rochester IL very SICK. Mrs. Ran
som Hall returned from Boston Saturday,
where she was called two wesks ago by the
serious illness OF her son, Mr.. A. o. Hall. -
Miss Lille Hail is home on Il vacation from
New York. Arthur Fisk of Boston was ia
town last week.
NORTH HERO.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the
NJ E. church last week Wednesday at $3.50
p. m, the contracting parties being Jed Z.
Ladd, jr., of Alburg aud Addie Hathaway
of this place. Misc Carrie Hutchns OF
Cambridge, Mass, has been spending few
days in town, the g uest of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
F. Little. Warren Hazsn of st. Adams
was in town last week Mrs. II. c. Barnes
and two children, Daisy and Arthur, are
spending few days at f. j. Hazen's. -
Heman Petit and wife of Washington are
visiting his brother, &. ID. Petit.
H. II. Adams, formerly deputy collector
at this place, with his wife and little daug h
ter, arrived in town the 4tn, where they
will stop for few weeks james Galli2-
her and wife OF st. Adams spent Sunday in
town, guests of Joseph Gallagher, their
father.-Prof. c. ID. Mead and wife and
daughter of Middlebury were III town over
Sunday, guests of Mrs. 2. Harrington.
SOUTH HERO.
Prof. G.. W. Perry and party OF about 40
young ladies are at camp Eagle. Services
were held last Sunday afternoon at the
camp, -Lakesiie camp is represented by
about 30, CHI camp by about 10, Cedar
island by 10 and Kellogg's island by about
the same number. About a dozen young
men from the University are stopping at
the Iodine House, engaged in civil engineer
ing.-Mr. A. L. Chase, at Cliff camp, has a
handsome new yacht
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
ORANGE COT NTY.
WEST RANDOLPH.

The cele bration here the Fourth was a
comp lete success. One OF the largest crowds
OF people seen in town for years Assem- bled
early in the morning. A flag raising was
held at Abboct's mill at 8 n. III. with
speeches by L. A. Thatcher, II. W. Tewks
bury and Others. Following this was the
procession, in which the business enterprises
of the town were well represented. In the
Afternoon were various races and lively
ball game. Ia the evening a magnificent
display of fireworks was given from Pros
pect hill, and a dance in Dubois and Gays
hall closed the days proceedings The en-
tire programme showed thorough work on
the part of the managers.
Miss Emma Pratt Miss Bertha Hodges
Miss June Fassett Miss Electa Fish and
Harry Ford were delegates to the y. p. S.
c. Z. convention at Montreal. They
left on special train last week Wed
nesdny.-A party of s or 10 gentlemen
left Friday night Tor Lowelltown, No., on
a fishing trip. George Putnam of Montpe-
lier was here Thursday and Friday. Mrs.
Della Slack ofMalden, Mass, is visiting in
town. Salisbury mill was closed last week
while the proprietors enjoyed a short out
ing at Hlghgate,
RANDOLPH.
The seectmen of Randolph and Brook
field met at l.. Batt.es recently to ascer-
tain which town Mr.. Battles resides in. No
conclusion was reached. L. p Hebard and
wife were in Northield Saturday. H. c.
Gilbert is fitting up clothing store.
Carl Tracy, L. V. NJ. '94, is stopping
with his brother, fl. d. Tracy. Miss Flora
+. Hebard has gone to the Willard hospital
in Burlington for treatment. The select
men have laid new road near William
Alvord's.-Mrs, NJ. d. Church is in Deer
field, Mass.
CHELSEA.
On the 4th Mr.. Nelson II. Caswell aud
Mrs. Sybil (Watson) Caswell celebrated
thir golden wedding. Besides many people
from the village Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Cheney
OF Washington, Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton b.
Bigelow of Barre and Mr.. and Mrs. Jason
Densmore of Lebanon, n. H., attended.
George w. Jackman and Mrs. Josephine
(CaswelD Jackman OF bridgeport, Conn.
and Charles l.. Rogers and Mss. Fraucela
(CaswelD Rogers OF Georgetown, Mass,
were present, with +. j. Caswell, the sur
viving son. Gold and other valuable pres
ents were received. Rev. b. b. sherman
read an excellent memorial poem. The 4th
was celebrated here with a parade, races
and fireworks. Capt j. Ii. Mimms of st.
Adams delivered the address. "A Veterans
union to be named after George d. Hsbard
is to be organized next Saturday with 30
charter members. Among recent deaths
are those of HAL O. Thompson, aged 10. Of
heart failure, and Mrs Fannie (Gustin)
Hale, wife Of DR.. Nathan Hale aged Gl
years. George w. Kimball and wife. who
have been at the hotel for several weeks,
returned to Boston Monday Mrs. ID. J.
Foster and her two children from Burling
ton are stopping with her sister, Mrs. Ger
trude B. Hyde Florence Hyde is now as
sistant at the postofiice
TuNRRID6E
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

ing. She married George Whitney OF this
town in 1889 and became the mother of five
boys, all of whom screwed in Vermont regi-
ments during the rebellion One of her
boys, Orlando, fills a Southern grave and for
him was the local q. A. Il. post named.
The mother was a very Intelligent woman
and her life was filled with good works.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS.
Notes AND GOSSIP OF DOlNGSlN THE
FREE PRESSES BROAD FIELD.

lie winooski valley, Villages mp North,
Along otter Creek and by thc shores
oiMhite River Covered by srociai Re-
lCIttIs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
WlLLIAMSTOWN.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
J. T. Ellis July 5.-George Adams of West
Rutland Is visiting his stepmother and SIS
ters in town. Miss Greedy Of P .ain6ed is
visiting Mrs. Rev j. y. Perrin. Mr. and
Mrs. II. p. Martin are to occupy their
property in the village, while MIR. Lewis
Martin and his bride remain on the farm
Miss Ida Belknap will spend her vacation IN
Maine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
RPOOKEIEIO

Mr.. Wallace Dutton and his daughter,
Mrs John Bu2zell of Concord, y. H, are
the guests of Oliver Dutton. Mr.. Fred
Newell and family of Bradford are visiting
at Alison Wheatley's. -Mr. and Mrs. Leon
Dirty of Barre are visiting their parents -
A very heavy crop OF grass is being cut in
this section
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
TUNBRIDGE

Mrs. Arethusa Gates Whitney, a highly
esteemed resident, was buried Monday. She
was the daughter OF Capt. Jonas Gates OF
Chelsea, who, when he died, Jan. IA, 1864.
was the last revolutionary soldier in the
State and was very nearly the last ons liv-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
BRIDPORT.

Mira. L. w. Judd of Middlsbury, who has
been guest Of Mrs. j. II. Howe for the
past week, has returned home. Il. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
ESSEX CENTRE.

G. Ii. Brown returned Saturday from
his trip to the worlds fair. -Joshua Whit
comb has returned from his visit to Boston.
Farmers generally report shortage in
the hay crop. Miss Bertha futile, who has
been teaching in Massachusetts the past
year, is home for the summer The post
office was moved to A. w. Huntley's store
Monday morning. Leonard Bixby is post
master.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13
WAT ERVlLLE.

son arrived at the home of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Joseph Stratton on Saturday. H. l..
Beard and O. &. Kelley were in Morrlstown
on Saturday. Elmer Miller OF Rchford
was the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Heman Miller, the past week. MIR. and
Mrs. George Tcspeau have q daughter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

The lawn party at DR.. Dixop's was a
very pleasant social affair. Mics Annie
Lsdd returned home last week from win
ter's sojourn in the West. Misses Louise
Doherty and Ella Hsrrick and George w God
and Mrs. Hattie Wood returned from the
Y. 7. S. c. L. convention in Montreal Sat
urday night, accompanied by Rev. j. l..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

Mrs Matte Maynard and daughter are
in Bethel. MIR. end Mrs. Washburn of Bos-
ton are guests at r. j. Fiints. Miss En-
ma Riley has finished her labors at the Ro-
chester House and has returned home. -
Mrs. j. a. Ninton visited in Rochester
few days recently. Fred Robinson and
Harry Chaff'e of Rochester were in town
last week. Mr.. and Mrs. ToNne aud Mr..
and Mrs. Colby and daughter of Warren
were guests at l.. W. Foru's last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

Mrs. Eliza Rich has returned from
weeks visit in Castleton, accompanied by
her niece, Starr Benedict Austin Phillion
and wife have been visiting at James Bald
wins. DR.. L. I. Townsend has been suf-
fering from an attack OF inflammation OF
the bowels. Mr. |. L. Rich and family
have been visiting in Mjddlebury. - Arthur
Brookins is home from school. - Miss Flora
Griswold, who has been teaching In Orange,
Mass, for the past year recently visited
Miss T.. F. Townsend
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13

The home of Mrs. c. f. Warner was the
Icene of pleasant gathering on Tuesday,
July 4, it being the day of each yenr for a
general social gathering of the people in that
part Of the town. There were about 100
present, including Miss NJ. Eugene Norton
and pupils of district No. 2. Dinner was
served at p. m, after which exercises
we're given by the pupils, consisting of dia
Iogues, recitatons and singing. The pro
gramme covered one hour, after which the
party broke up, each declaring 1t a perfect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-20
FOR THE BIG FERRIS WHEEL.

bethlehem. Penn, March 10 (SpcciaD.Thc Behc-
hem Iron Company shipped TO the Worlds Fair yes
terday the largest piece Of steel forged I'm this
country II Is 80 inches In diameter, 81 feet inches
long, and weighs 5000 pounds. This shaft Will
be used as the axle Of the great Ferris wheel, $50
feet I'm diameter. II Is the invention OF q. W. g..
Ferris, OF ptttsburg. The prototype Of this wheel
Is the large buggy carrying wheel, about fifty feet
high at Coney Island The Ferris wheel will be
26i feet high. Suspended around It will be thirty
six ears. with capacity Of sixty passengers each.
The entire structure Is Of Steel and somewhat re-
sembles a huge bicycle wheel revolving perpendIcu-
larry between two steel towers. The passengers
while .enjoing their novel ride will be- as safe as
while riding I'm railroad train. Arrayed I'm groups
Oh the rods around the crown Of the wheel Will be
5000 Incandcscent lights OF yarons coOrs which Will
alternately he eXtlngnIshcd and rghtrd the wheel
reyoves. To run this wheel there will be two link
motion reversible engines Of 1000 horse power.
The Bethlehem Iron Company this morning sent
n heavy shipment Of armor plates 10 San Francisco
for the United States battcshp Oregon. composed OF
four plates Of diagonal armor. Two OF the plates
weighed twenty-five tons apiece and the other two
about twenty seven tons each The rest Of the
Orcgons diagonal plates about 100 tons, Will leave
the works next week.