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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07
ANNUAL STATENIENT
ANNUAL STATEMENT
For the year ending December 81, 1895,
of the condition of the
Lite Insurance ClGariDG en-.

Made to the secretary of state of the
state of Utah, in pursuance of the laws
relating to insurance companies.
Name and locality of the
company, The Life Insur-
ance Clearing Co., St Paul.
MINI.
2-The amount of it's capital
. ; stock is 100000 co
3-The amount of it's capital
stock paid up is ..... 100 600 90
lThe amount of its assets is 152.35S 33
5-The amount of it's liabilities
Qncluding eapitaD is.. 139. 1854 IA
6-The amount of its net sur
plus over all liabilities is. 1904 10
THE name of its agent or att
torney, residing in this state,
upon whom service of pro-
cess in any civil action
against said company may
be made is Jennings & Game
Co.
S..The receipts during the year
were .....::.......:........... 1O6. 1913 "a
9-The expenditures during the
year were ..................... $3.50 81
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

Omaha, Sioux City, ST. Joseph, Kan.
sas City and return $4,000, June 18th
and 18th. Tickets good until Septem-
Der g.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07
THE CHURCHES.
Religious Notices Inserted Free In
This ColT mn if Handed in Before
Noon on 1 lturday.

East Side Baptist church.-Pastor Col
lins viii preach this Sabbath at II a. m
and p. m. Morning theme: The Sin
Offering. Evening theme: The Peace
Offering" The ordinance of communion
VIII be administered after the sermon in
the evening. T. ]. Collins.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

ST. Paul's Chapel-Main street and
Fourth South. Rev. L. B. Ridgely, vicar.
ity), S a. m. Holy communion. $40 a. m.
Morning prayer with the Sunday school,
II q. m. Confirmation service, the Ri.
Rev. Bishop Leonard officiating and
preaching; p. M, first communion class;
1880 p. m, evening prayer and sermon.
Daily services as usual.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07
NOTICE.

BY ]. H. sPRAGUE. Deputy Clerk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

Westminster Presbyterian Church-On
Fourth West between First and Second
S ,e ,o,,;ns a AZ - h, p4seU re N
Of Manti, in the evening DR.. Taylor, from
China, viii give a lecture. Sabbath school
at 12:l5; Northwest Sunday school at $3.50;
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at
7:Se. All are cordially invited to these
services.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

My commission expires May I'd, 1000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

First Presbyterian-Dr. r. G. McNiece.
pastor. Public worship at II g. m. and
an address on the Social and Religious
Condition of China" by DR.. George u.
Taylor, who has lived the past eight
years in Picking. Sunday school at 9:45;
endeavor meetings.: Junior at Sis: young
pies at $50. At o'clock union tenn
perance meeting at the Lyceum theatre.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

ST. Peters Chapel.-warm Springs Holy
communion, 1880 a. m. Sunday school,
p. m. Evening prayer and sermon, 7:30.
Rev. D. Douglas Wallace, priest in
charge
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-07

First NJ E Church-No. 80 East Third
South. w. K. Beans. pastor. Preaching
service. 1890. Subject, The Evil Beast"
temperance meeting at the Lyceum thea
ter. Sunday school, L m. Professor L.
NJ. Gillian, superintendent. Junior
League, 4 p. m. Subject THE Shepherd
Psalm Mrs. E. V. Fritz. leader. Ep
worth League, z p. m, w. H. Dayton,
leader. Subject, Christ and the Church
His membership in the Jewish Church."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29
BRAM Hi.ErUs.

The Local Board will meet tomorrow
night with business Of interest to en-
gage their attention. Hour of meeting
o'clock.
Mr.. w. A. Taylor and family. of 211
West Bramblcton avenue, who have re-
sided in the ward for some time and
made quite number of friends, left
yesterday for Danvillc. Va, where they
will reside in the future
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Meyers. of York, Pa.
Ell route home from Roanoke, Va.
where the former WAS on Il business
trip. called on the latter's parents. Mrs.
r.. d. Nichols, 1S4 Windsor avenue,
yesterday.
A goodly number Of young persons,
chaperoned by Mrs. James Holmes,
East Brambleton avenue. had n pleas
ant outing at Ocean View yesterday
The funeral of Mr.. Calvert C. Jack
son. who died yesterday afternoon at
his home. No. 3li West Brambleton
avenue. took place yesterday afternoon
at $50 o'clock from st. Peters Episco-
pal Church, and was conducted by Rev.
a. S. Lloyd, of st. Lullc's Episcopal
Church. The deceased was 46 years OF
IaEe, and leaves widow and several
lchildren. He was n son Of DIR. S. X.
jackson. and n brother of bishop Jack
son. of the Episcopal Church.
L Chicken thieves visited the premises
of Mr.. j. Il. Club, Mnltby avenue.
some nights ago and carried off n num-
her of fowls.
There was n brilliant lawn party UNI
der auspices OF the Young Ladies' So
ciety of Park Avenue Baptist Church
last night 1t corner Clay and Claiborne
avenue.
There will be an excursion to Virginia
Beach to-day by the Ladies' Auxiliary
and Sunday School of ST. Peters.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29
sHIpYARD NOTES.
Detects I'm the Construction or .sVhe
MRrgRret"- I'm the Courts.

Newport News, Va, July 2s.-(SpeciaD
IL was stated by certain mechanics last
night who are employed at the yard
that the little side-wheel steamer MAR
garrett" as she approaches completion,
proves unsatisfactory. She sinks con,
siderably below the water line, and the
bow sinks q, foot deeper than the stern,
1t Is thought that 1t will be difficult to
make her balance properly. Some say
that she will have to be cut in two be-
The Cromwell ship will be launched
next week. but the date has not been
set as vet.
There was no business at all in the
Hastings Court to day. The heat. PROS
trating In it's efforts, rendered business
activity impossible. In legal circles
Judge Rarham's decision in the Mayor-
atty case is anxiously looked forward
to. This decision will most probably
be rendered the latter part of this week.
unlawful shooting; fined $40 and costs.
Michael Hayes, peace warrant; con-
unued.
]. D. Marshall, colored. charged with
felony: dismissed at the cost Of the Com
ARRESTS MADE.-D. r. Sharp,
charge. jumping board.
Simon Raymond, drunk.
Louise Yancey. colored, assaulttng
George Lovelace.
peared before Justice Ford this morn
ing Oscar Tyree. Thomas Dempsey.
George Miller and Dan Myers. all charg-
ed with trespassing on Chesapeake and
Ohio property. They were fined $3.50
each.
BRYAN AND SEWALL CLUB
Several persons prominent in local po-
litics have from time to time suggested
that we organize n Bryan and Sewall
Club. What is the matter with be-
ginning ut once?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29
Arrested for Bur~,nry.

Mr.. Il. l.. Simpson, whose residence on
;hc Cottage Toll Bridge Road. was bur
slariZed 4 few nights since. yesterday
arrested a negro by the name OF l.. l.,
Armstrong. whom he suspects of being
tho guilty party. He took his prisoner
to the station house. where he was held
for the county authorities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE--At Il sacrfice-A small con-
dictionary business; stand very desira-
Bile and neatly fitted up; very little
money needed. No better chance can
be had to engage in Il paying business.
with small capital Terms easy if de,
sired and security given. Apply 1851
Church street. ieo6- If
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

Great Britain has on her Medical ,eg-
lister $4,000 names. Nearly 10000 have
been added During the past ten years.
Governor Evans. of South Carolina,
and Judge j. III. Eearl candidates for
fhe United States Senate came to blows
az o meetin in Florence on Friday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE-A we'll built residence on
Wood street; sold for no fault; too large
for owners family; eight rooms and
, bath and all the modern conveniences.
lot 24kxll5; splendid opportunity for
anyone wishing n nice home, with on
ton on two lots in rear, 40 feetxieo. on
which can be erected three (3) nice
tenement houses. For terms, etc. nm
ply on premises. No. 60 Wood street
my5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29
The ROckbTidge Alum SPRINGS. YiI0iDia.

After going through the hands of the
architect. artisan and builders is now,
o open TO- the public Its old patrons will
tors will appreciate the improvements
that for beauty. comfort and pleasure is
Parlors, offices. sitting. writing and
smoking rooms. postoRce, store and bill
lard room being virtually one vast room
feet; new buildings having been erected
for that purpose, the whole filled with
elegant and comfortable furniture in-.
Guiding car laod of reed rockers.
The second floor of the hotel is converted
into rooms en- suite with ladies' bath rooms
near by ---3i
Notwithstanding these vast improve
ments our prices remain as heretofore a
Send for beautiful Illustrated catalogue
JAMES A. FRAZIER, ~
Managing Receiver
June 23d, 1895. je25-su,w,f-6w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

wANTED-Agents-s2 week sure to
workers. No capital needed New
goods. New plan. Sells at sight. Every
family needs 1t. II. S. CO., Box 424 Gin
OInnati, Ohio. ju2O-2Gt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

SALESMAN: Understanding cigar busi-
ness desiring employment answer
Goods sold by sample on credit. Good
pay expenses, exclusive territory as
sured to proper applicant. Address p
o. Box 420 N. Y. City. ap2S-we, sa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

and specifications for a brick dwelling
drawn by one OF the best architects in
the State. Address PLANS, this office
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

WANTED-Recruits for the o. 8. Marine
corps. WGnted-Able bodied, unmarried
men, between the ages OF q and 80 years.
Food. clothing and medical attendance
free. For further particulars. ETC., apply
Marine Barracks. Navy-yard, Norfolk,
Va jy4-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

BOARDERS WANTED-A few summer
boarders can secure good accommoda-
lions at Ryland Institute by applying to
Mrs. ANNIE NJ BUTT. at the Institute.
The location is excellent. being only
three minutes ride from Norfolk, thirty
minutes from ocean View and forty
from Virginia Beach. je24-w, su. fritz
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR saba Drug Store in a good
locality; Will sell cheap. as the owneg.
desires to change business. Address
M. W., Star office. iy26-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE CHEAP-A business that will
pay an Industrious man from $40 to s60
per month. Call after p. m. 1886 Church
street, upstairs, Norfolk, Va. jy25-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FREE-NOSEGAY- you chew
tobacco? II SO, send me your address on
q postal card, and will mail you q SAM
pie of the improved double thick Nose
gay free. A larger piece for the money
and better quality than ever. T. b.
WADDILL, Agent, Box 90, Norfolk, Va.
jy23-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

TOR RENT-Part of comfortable dwnll
ing; all conveniences: West OF Duke
street. Address COMFORT, Virginan
oMce. JeN-tt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE-Cheap. one pair of good
Mares, 7-years old, sound. good drivers
and workers, single or double Cali M
50 Pine street. Berkeley, Va. for particu-
iars. jyI9-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

BOARD-One or two single gentleman
can be accommodated with front room
and board at reasonable figure, at 2S3
East Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

WANTED-To pay $50 reward for any case
of constipation indigestion or malaria our
Drummond Juniper Water will not cure,
If taken according to directions. Sample
2-Gallon bottle free. c. e. TOWNSEND,
lib Main street. jy29-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR SALE-Bran new house on Reser-
voir avenue. Brambleton; corner lot
near Holt street BRIDGE price Sl,500; $50
cash, $3.50 per month: big bargain. C.
Z. TOWNSEND. lib Main street. jy2S-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-A two-story frame house
with seven rooms. large yard and stables
Tor 81 per month, situated on Corprew
avenue extended. Apply to r. a. KIDD,
next door to premises iy23-6t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR RENT-A large handsome store
room on Main street, suitable for any
business. Possession ON or about Sep
TENDER list. For any further inforna-
ton apply Mt THE HUB, 207 and 2O9
daln street. iy5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

ENGINE AND BOILER for sale CHEAP
also other machinery. Apply to either
8. w: Taylor or e6 Water street.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-5- Room House in Bramble-
ton: only $685. $500 cash and $1,000 per
month; good chance to get a home
cheap. c. e. TOWNSEND, 1873 Main
street. jy29-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

er Bessie T. makes daily trips to Gil
merton Locks and return. Fare, round
trip only 1 cents. This Is q delightful
ceiving Ship Franklin. ST. Helena, new
Y. 8. Arsenal, etc. Time Tables or
tickets at LIS Main street. c. 2. TOWN
SEND. jy2S-8t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

IS REWARD-Lost on the road between
Ocean View and Norfolk Ferry Satur-
day afternoon. q pair of Cuffs with
cameo cuff-buttons. Five dollars will be
paid for their return to E. NJ. TILLEY,
242 Water street, Norfolk. je2l-tf
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HELP WANTED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; young man rs years
old desires position OF any nature: fdsr-
camille line; best OF references as tc
character; satisfaction guaranteed. Ad.
dress ENERGY. this ONCE. jy2s-1ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

WANTED Clothing Salesman
for retail store: must be sober and erer-
getic, and willing to earn his salary;
steady employment at fair wages. Ad-
dress I. A. HIRSHBERG, This Banner
Clothier. Newport News, Va. jy2s-1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

LADIES - CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond BRANDY
other. Send &C., stamps, for particu.
lars. "Relief for Ladies'" In letter by
return mail. At druggists. Chichester
Chemical Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.
Nah2514fnW
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

FOR HIRE-Two Double Drum Double
Cylinder Mundy Hosting Engines and
Boilers. Apply to JUSTIN MCCARTHY,
Room No. /, Business Mems Associa ton
Building. je20-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-29

All the printed Lawns
and Dinirios. Every yard
OF the l2h ones now
8 cents
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
CYCLE BOARD TALK
MEETING OF BICYCLE DEALERS
HELD AT THE WINDSOR LAST
NIGHT.
PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION
WAS DISCUSSED AND ANOTHER
MEETING WILL BE HELD TO
TAKE ACTION.
DEALERS TO GOVERN BUSINESS.
VIII Abolish the Lotteries, Regulate
Prices and Supervise Matters
of General Interest.
PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION
DEALERS TO GOVERN BUSINESS.

A meeting Of the bicycle dealers of the
city was held last night in the Windsor hotel
for the purpose Of discussing and formulat-
ing plan for the organization of a cycle
board Of trade with the local dealers for men,
bers. Eight houses were represented, among
them being M. F. Kennedy, e. NJ. MalIowell
& Co., White Flyer company, Morrison &
Co. and ST. Paul Hardware company.
The intention is that the dealers shall gov
ern the bicycle business done in st. Paul,
abolish the bicycle lottery business, regulate
prices, rental rates, amount Of monthly pay
ments on instalment sales and supervise
deals made by clubs, etc. In other words, the
new body will exercise such an influence as
will protect the interests of dealers.
The plan was thoroughly talked over and
met with the approval of the dealers present.
1t was decided not to take any definite ac-
tion until second meeting can be held, when
larger representation of dealers will be
secured. visit will be paid to the city and
county attorneys to find out what can be
done to suppress the bette noir to dealers, the
bicycle lottery. A. D. Smith was made sec
rotary, pro tenn.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
"DOC" PAYNE BESTED.
He Only Lasted Two Rounds With
MIR. O5Brfen, of Boston.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The second boxing
tournament of the New Eureka Athletic club
was held tonight. There were three bouts
on the card, the first of which was between
Martin Flaherty, of Lowell, Mass, and
Johnny German, of Long Island City, s
rounds at 126 pounds. The bout resulted in
a draw. The second bout brought Mike
Sears, of Boston, and Sammy Kelly, of New
York, together in "go'' of II rounds, at
lis pounds. Sears was outclassed and Kelly
easily got the decision. The event of the
evening was then in order. "Doc' Payne of
Cleveland, o., was scheduled for a twenty
round bout with Dick O'Brien, of Boston, at
15S pounds. Both men entered the ring at
1G:40 o'clock and they looked in the pink Of
condition. 1t was announced that both were
within a pound of the scheduled weights.
The "doctor" came up very groggy In the
second round and had no use for the punish
ment he received from the New England
man. Dick had the medico-fstic expert from
the West in a quandry in short order and a
right hand smash on the jaw put the "doc-
tor" as good as out. Payne's seconds jumped
into the ring and stopped the fight as they
saw 1t was going against their man. The
referee, Jimmy Carroll, declared Dick O'Brien
the winner. Time of second and final round,
minutes and 80 seconds.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
LOSS OF ONE WORD
NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW
OR WHEN 1T ES-
CAPPED.
COST THE GOVERNMENT MUCH
ON 1T THE FAMOUS HAT TRIM
MINGS CASES ARE
BASED.
OVER $2O,OoO,OOO INVOLVED.
COST THE GOVERNMENT MUG
OVER $2O,OOO,OOO ]
INVOLVED.
All the Result of u Careless Omis.
sion in a Former Tariff
Bill.
Special Correspondence of the Globe.

Special Correspondence Of the Globe.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4.-Word
comes from Washington that the su-
preme court is to rehear the famous
that trimmings" cases which were ar
gued some weeks ago. The rehearing
is to be given because there was not
full court when they were heard be-
fore and because the amount of mon
ey involved makes it important that
every care be exercised to protect the
interests Of the government. The in
dividual claimants have large amounts
at stake, but to the government the
decision means between 500, ,000,O 900 and
$30,000,000. The hat trimmings cases
originated in Philadelphia, and one Of
the beneficiaries by the decision Of the
court, If 1t Is in favor of the claimants,
will be John Wanamaker. The test
case was brought by Meyer & Dick
inson, Of this city, and it was decided
by the jury in 1891 in favor Of the
plaintiffs.
An error In the tariff law of 1883
caused the bringing Of these claims
against the government. Where SO
complicated piece of legislation is
rors, some Of them due to carelessness
Of the senators or members of the
house concerned in framing the bill,
some to the treasury department. which
makes suggestions for paragraphs and
which examines the bill for errors
before 1t is sent to the president. Some
Of the errors are made by the clerks
Of the house or senate in transcribing
the bill. So commonly recognized is
this weakness in the making Of tariffs
that there are lawyers in New York
and Philadelphia who make a good
living studying tariff laws and telling
people who pay duty under them
where they are faulty. These lawyers
are too clever to publish their discov-
cries. They wait until importers have
paid large sums to the government
for duties on foreign goods. Then
they go to these importers and say
they know a flaw in the tariff law
which may make it possible to recover
from the government some part Of the
duties paid. The importers, who have
much to gain and nothing to lose, au-
thorize the lawyer to go ahead on a
percentage basis.
sometimes the error In the tariff bill
Is the omission of a comma or the
substitution of comma for semi
colon. Sometimes a word is omitted
or words are transposed 50 as to make
the meaning of the paragraph obscure.
There is customs commission now
which interprets the tariff laws, and 1t
undertook in one case to go back to
the intention" Of congress in making
a certain provision. But this the courts
will not do. Though it may be plain
enough that congress meant one thing
in a tariff paragraph, If the language
of the law bears another Interpretation
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
Alaska Reindeer and Moss.

New York Sun.
Our esteemed contemporary, the st. Paul
Pioneer Press, is deeply conscious of the ed
ucational value Of the reindeer to the strug-
Cling Indians of Alaska. The commissioner
of education could not have a higher idea Of
the necessity Of the reindeer to the necessi-
ties of the Alaskan. "An animal that can
draw a sled ninety miles a day." says this
gopher enthusiast, "and live on the moss
that grows under the snow is obviously the
solution Of the transit problem for country
like Alaska"
The hearts and hopes Of every thoughtful
American are interested in the solution Of the
rapid transit problem in Alaska. 1t may not
be wholly clear however, why the Alaskan
is anxious to travel ninety miles day. The
moss might be made into excellent puddings,
as well as sacrificed to reindeer. In fact, 1t
would be much cheaper, and at least as easy,
for the government to educate the natives in
the uses of ice cream. Who can tell how
soon the sporting and gambling propensities
of the natives might be aroused by the culti-
walton of reindeer? The mountain goat the
tame polar bear, the ice yacht, the water bicy-
Gle, the snowshoe, and various other means
of transportation would be found to be cheap
er and less liable to regrettable misuse than
the reindeer; and the moss in Alaska is al
together too valuable to be put upon the
bill of fare of reindeer. That moss and all
the rest of the moss in the world can now
be heard growing and should be allowed
to continue to grow over the relics of the
boom Of the Hon. Russell Alexander Alger
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-07
A Marble Bridge.

A new bridge to be erected over the Hoston
river at Knoxville, while not to be of unusual
size, will be, the engineer in charge says a
wonder in the engineering and architectural
world. 1t is to be built entirely Of pink mar
Bile, quarried in Knox county and within q
few miles of the site. 1t will be 1000 feet
long from "out to OUT of abutments and
Will be 24O feet long in the main spans of arch
which, 1t is claimed, is twenty feet longer than
the longest arch in the world. 1t will rise at
the crown of the channel spans los feet above
the water, making itsca decidedly imposing
structure. 1t is to be a solid marble bridge
from side to side, with a fifty foot roadway
over 100 feet above water, with the four larg-
est spans in the world. The immense arches
will be eight feet deep at theIkeystone fifteen
feet at the sidebacks, or spring lines, and will
spring from piers thirty feet high and forty
feet wide. The piers gosto solid rock, the SUBJ
structure limestone twelve feet below the
water surface at the bridge site. The arches
and spandrel filling will be constructed of
concrete. The parapet walls will be construct
ed of sawed marble slabs, with heavy blocks
on pilasters every fifteen feet, projecting above
the wall proper and givingIiwhat might be
called a semi-castellated effect.