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Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14
ruNNELLING UNDER THE THAMES.
One of the Greatest Engineering
Eents of the Present Century.

Six miles below the Tower bridge in the
city OF London one of the greatest engineer
ing teats of this century is in progress
saws a correspondent OF the San Francisco
Chronicle. This is the Blackwell tunnel,
undertaken to make new means OF COM
municatiOn between the big districts that
lie north and south OF the Thames belo"
London bridge.
The docks opened some years ago at
Tnbury the increasing size Of ships and
other developments Of recent times have
caused an immense extension OF manu-
featuring interests in an eastern direction
on each side of the river, with correspond
ing movement on the part Of the workers
engaged in the various trades. The Tower
bridge recently erected, was expected TO
relieve this great traitc pressure but
although 10 a certain extent IL has done so,
It is quite inadequate 10 the pubic heed.
What this means VIII be best understood
from the fact that at the present time the
population of the metropolitan district be-
low London bridge on the north side
numbers 100000 more persons than the
whole of Liverpool, while on the south side
It is equal to Glasgow.
At first another bridge was proposed, but
the only kind possible would be high lever
bridge in which the roadway would be about
100 feet above high-water level The ap-
proach OF such bridge would, AT gradieh'
possible for heavy traffc TO ascend, nave
TO be carried over the East India dock
road at a height Of seyenty-hye feet. Inc
cost of such a piece Of work would iaI
exceed the cost OF the tunnel, which ap
proximates s6.5OO,0OO.
The total length OF the tunnel is $500 feet
or nearly one and a quarter miles. There Is
! Nrst ON the north side OF the river, length
Of SIS feet OF open approach, fanked by
| heavy retaining walls on each side There
! is then a length OF 436 feet OF what is known
| as "cut and cover" where the ground u
| taken out, a brick and concrete tunnel bull
and the ground filled In again. From THU
1 point down 10 the bank OF the river, scTos'
! il ana for a length OF J 500 feet on the othel
! side, runs a cast-iron lining, better described
perhaps as a big iron pipe twenty-nine fee
| four inches in diameter, ribbed aud pirh''
out with indented squares. ihas" squares
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14

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S,,i,, ooS sos,,,ort heinz civ fast nv two
ouIl'' eaCn sesniehS Oeins s-H 80 iGes y! 80
leel SIX inynes @ tnleh, th anu mesm'ns ba
one Ton lie I'os arr 'iie VI ti,e i,
mems anu az '"et'' sP, va 10 10
IN thickness from three 10 l"o ~lIGnes' ~ pc
tween the nanses Is urtnen wen. Gau'h,ns n.H
tufe, composed Oh sal-a,hlionlac anu East
iron borings mixed together, where 1t forms
a solid rust, that assists IN pindlhs, D9 lls
induced decay, the separate rings OF metal
into what is practically one solld Whole.
Fourteen Of these segments make one ring
of the tunnel, and each ring marks progress
of two feet six inches (the width OF the seq
ments). A lime coating, technically called
the groutng" will cover and protect this
iron pipe After this cast-iron lining, or
pine comes a length of 946 feet "cut and
cover" followed by $50 feet OF approach sim
liar to the north side. The width of the road
Uav for trafHc which NAV be ANYTHING from
y traction engine 10 a wheelbarrow. will be
sivtaar foot with sidewalks three feet one
ond a half inches wide for pedestrians. The
ahu ,a, q A~. t;nt i Iay,aI ,rder the river Is an
rrnaota5 nv an easv gradient II will be
Pa r. tbraIabnnt annTosches and ali bv
llheu s - apni I H. "a Iightad nv
Mnlte 80, ~ IN" d5i+fa 20 hains ohIa n
eIectrlc lamps. III aut'lioI " Se'tS Iii
set INTO the lulliiel at eaJH naI,o eia
De stan ways anu ii a. 10 -,
vatoTs Inc "hole luhhel VIII oe "asneu
down every morning ana al cieanLns mn t. anu
drainage water VIII be carried 10 ,he snslt
at Northumberland wharf, Where II VIII De
pumped out
This tunnel is the widest tunnel ever at
tempted under river, the widest previously
being the St Clair constructed under the
St Clair river from Lake Huron 10 Lake
Erie That tunnel has diameter OF TWEEN
ty-one feet, against twenty seven in the
Blackwell.
1t often happens that the magnitude OF
work may be gauged by knowledge OF the
methods employed, and in the case OF the
Blackwell tunnel the cutting shield, which
forms the principal agent for boring, en-
ables one to realize somewhat the gigantic
nature of the enterprise. 1t is the largest
shield yet constructed. Its total length Is
nineteen feet six inches, and its weight go
tons. This shield was constructed above
ground and then transferred TO the bottom
of the cGisson. The transfer was accom-
plished by first making the shield water
tight. a dock was then cut in the ground
sufficient to float it. This dock was con-
nected with the caisson, which had been
previously filled with water, and the shield
was fioated over 1t into position. The water
was then pumped out OF the caisson and the
shield went. by virtue of its own weight.
| direct to the point for making the first
| cutting. There are four caissons, two on
| each side Of the river varying In depth
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14

They were discussing Tillman-a pair OF
experienced politicians, who had seen many
men appear and strut their brief hour on the
congressional stage, writes the Washington
correspondent of the New York Tribune.
How long would he last? What would be
his end as a national figure?
"He can't last long at his present gait,
said one of them He would tire. if his
audience didn't. He is strong now, but his
is the killing pace. l have never known a
man 50 wrought up as he seems 10 be.
He'll cool of after awhile and slow
down" observed the other man. TITS as you
say. He can't keep it up. He'll probably
keep 1t up as long as any man ever dld.
But even Tillman will find his limit. he
will meet the fate Of a mule am old darRy
owned in my country. This mule was famous
over three counties for the readiest and
most vicious heels that ever such an animal
owned His kicking was something terrible
Still, the old darkey held on to him. Finally,
the mule tanned down, and became altogther
safe, both under the saddle and in har-
ness.
"A young negro from an adjoining county,
who hadn't heard of the change in the mule
met the old darkey owner on the road one
day with the animal working obediently IN
harness, and stopped for a chat.
why, Uncle m, dat amt de kickin
mu-el.'
. Dat am RS mu-el dat usen to be de
kickin' mu-el.'
what's re matter! mas 4"s Ms
strength?
".No. indeed No. indeed. He am jes as
strong in dem him laigs as eber.'
"'Well, why amt he usen of 'em|
" Case he dun foun' out he can't kick
over ebything he doan like. Since den he
amt been lettin' fly so free
THAT will be the case with Tillman. He'll
change after awhile He'll find out he can I
kick over everything he doesn't like, and
then he'll not be given to lettin' fly 30 free.
He may cool down into man OF some use
He has certain crude strength, which, un-
der ira, ming and restraint, ought to count
for something But his kicking qualities
1Ilalitins nf nAlH.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14

making the best of bad bargain the meas
ure was allowed to pass.
Mr. Reed then looked over in the direc-
tion of Mr.. Burrell and again said
The gentleman from Illinois,
Another page started to follow the direc-
ton of the speakers eye, but ran into Mr.
Graf. also of Illinois, who had been haunt
ing the first seat of the middle aisle for
more than a month, waiting TO bring a blli
up. and this was taken TO the desk and
read The speaker looked considerably an
noyed, but persisted in his original inten-
tion of seeing that MIR. Burrell was given
a chance to slip his bill through, and for
the third time said:
THE gentleman from Illinois"
This time the page found his way to the
proper person and Mr.. Burrells bill was
passed But several members smiled tc
themselves as they reflected on the fac'
that two unexpected bills had received at
tention on the strength Of the recognition
promised Mr. Burrell.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14
Patent MedicInes.

Prom the HanffOuI IaI., othIIhtI'
While talking with j. T. Baker the other
day the question of patent medicines came
up, and We asked him how Chamberlains
medicines sold. Said he, They are the best
selling articles | handle; never hesitate TO
recommend them. AS 10 Chamberlain
collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy II IS
simply superfne, ! never think OF taking
a trip TO the mountains, or any where else,
for that matter, without having bottle OF
that remedy with me" The 25 and so cent
sizes are for sale by druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14

Before leaving home on your summer va
cation procure q bottle Of Chamberlains
Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy II
is almost certain 10 be needed and may save
you the necessity Of returning home before
the end of your HcaJ!on. TIE as and 80
cent sizes for sale BY druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14
Three Gentlemen from Illinois.

A funny thing happened involving three
of the Illinois members during recent
season of unanimous consent in the house
relates the Washington Times. The an
fculty of securing recognition Tor the st-
tempted passage OF any bill cannot be eN-
aggerated. and Mr.. Burrell OF Illinois hau
realized this fact to the full measure OF
sorrow while trying 10 secure action on
little private bill which he had in tow Tor
one of his constituents lie had been 10
see the speaker a number OF times De
seeching him to let the bill come up anu
finally Mr.. Reed yielded and told MIN 10 DC
on time the next morning with his bill IN
his hand standing somewhere so that NE
could catch the speakers eye,
Mr.. Burrell did not neglect the advice 10
be conspicuously on hand, so he stood IN
his seat. and at the first available oppor-
tunity waved the bill in the air. the
sneaker had not forgotten his promise, ana
when a suitable opening came SAID: Inc
gentleman from Illinois is recognized.
A page started frantically IN the aisle 70
get the bill and bring it 70 the clerks aesk,
but seeing Mr.. Connolly standing IN ms
place, holding a bill in his hand, ana as
he came from the state designated, the
page rushed up to him, took the eill anu
hurried II to the desk. The speaker ulu
not in the least relish this error as Mr
Connolly would probably be one OF tue iast
men he would favor with recognition pu'
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14

The only uncovered. four-footed member
OF the animal kingdom which lays eggs like
a fowl is the native beaver OF Australia.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14
STORIES ABOUT STATESMEN.
Congressmnn DingIey's Inability to
See "a Joke.

Congressman Dingley of Maine is man
who abstains absolutely from the use OF
intoXicants, and he does not use tobacco
in any form, writes a correspondent OF the
New York Sun. He cannot see joke, never
tells one and appears to look only on the
serious side OF life. Mr.. Dingley never at
tempts to tell other people how they should
live what they should wear, or where they
should not go. He will attend dinners
where the wine flows, and does not stay
away because he himself is a cold water
man Speaker Reed, who is temperance
man without being a total abstainer, likes
to say things calculated to provoke laugh
at the expense of his sober-mlnded, earnest
colleague. 1t is related that they both at
tended in Washington dinner at "hich
wine and other invigorating fluids were 10
be had in such abundance that there was
danger of an inexperienced man falling by
the wayside. Shortly after the coHee ana
cigars, Governor Dingley excused himsef TO
the host, and, without being observed py
the guests slipped quietly out of the room
for his hotel. In a little while Mr. Reed
pushed his chair back, lifted the taolecloth
and looked under the table, IN such
way that every one present had MS atten-
tion attracted Before they could decide in
their minds what prompted this exhibition
on the part of the big man from Name 'ne
speaker drawled out, in his characteristic
tone of voice: !.
Excuse me- gentlemen, / was trying 10
find out what had become OF Dlngley'
In an exciting debate recently in the
house, which was started by Mr. Talbot OF
South Carolina and Mr.. Pearson OF North
Carolina, other members became lnNol'eu,
and as time was being wasted, Mr.. Dlngle!
thought II his duty to interject a motion
TO adjourn. He made his motion just as
some wag of a member had gotten on that
ancient chestnut. What did the gentleman
from North Carolina say TO the gentleman
from South Carolina?" In chorus came
from number of members. ITS long
time between drinks" Not knowing the
application, Governor Dingley jumped 10 MS
feet and said "Mr. Speaker, then / move
that the house do now adjourn" Mr.. Reed
was copvulsed with laughter as he put the
motion, and most of the members roared
just as the gavel fell. quite NUMBER , we're
thirsty and they went below to get their
nips. being thankful Mr.. Dingley came to the
rescue.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-06-14

I,afe Young, the editor Of the Des Moines
Capital. was on the senate side recently
saws the Washington Post in charge OF
Representative Dolliver who was showing
him the objects of interest in and about the
big building. ,,,
"Did YOU ever hear how Dollver made
his hrst great political hit, which finally
landed him in congress" asked Mr.. Young
With a roguish twinkle in his eye. IT'S
now quite a number Of years ago. but not
so long that my recollection does not clearly
extend to a gawky young man with long
hair and frayed pantaloons from webster
county, who rose in the state convention 10
nut in nomination a candidate Tor one OF
The state offices. The youth in the frayed
psntaloons and with the long hair was
Dolliver. Nobody knew him in Des MONIES
and TO saw the best OF him he appeared TO De
a precocious farm boy, fresh from the nay
loft =. ..
well, sir, he made his speech II was
n rousing piece OF oratory, something en-
tirely fresh. with Whit OF the prairie
hreezes In its omposition-something IN
fact. so strikingly original that the conNeh-
tion marveled, and from wondering bursI
into vociferous applause at the force anu
eIoouence of the young stranger. DolllNer
made the hit of his life, and the next year
he was elected temporary chairman OF the
state convention. The next thing we knew
he was in congress, stirring up the lions IN
the national capital.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01
Don't Stop Tobacco
How to Cure Yourself While Using 1t.

T1IIE tobacco habit grows OH man until
l. his nervous system is seriously affected,
impairing health, comfort and happiness.
To quit suddenly is too severe a shock to the
system, as tobacco to an inveterate user be-
comes stimulant that his system continually
Graves. "BacO- euro" is scientific cure for
the tobacco habit in all its forms, carefully
compounded after the formula OF an eminent
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want while taking "BacO- CurO' 1t will
notify you when to stop. We give written
guarantee to cure permanently any case with
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cent. interest. "Baco-Curo" is not substi-
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will power and with no inconvenience. 1t
leaves the system as pure and free from
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From hundreds of testimonials, the orig
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01
THE BLACK CASTLE.


Herod In Judsea.
Eastward from the dull and almost
waveless waters Of the Dead sea there
Is q wild and gloomy land of mountain
GUS heights and dark, PERCEPTIONS ra-
vines. On one Of the highest points Of
rock, overlooking the surrounding coun-
try, Herod had constructed over the
ruins Of former fort the stronghold
and palace Of Macherus, or 1.-THE Black
Castle" A town had grown up near by,
with heather temples, theater and
places of trade and manufacture. The
palace had been made SO splendid that
Herod preferred it as a residence. es-
pecially as 1t was close to the frontier of
Judea, and as from it he could readily
go to any other part Of his dominions
unmatched and unimpeded. Here at
least he could do whatever he pleased,
and all prisoners were at his mercy.
It was by no means safe for stranger
to draw near to the frowning gates Of
ciples of John did come, again and
again, only to be refused admission. For
long time therefore the baptizer was
in comparative ignorance Of what might
be going on in the great world beyond
the castle walls Its kings might come
or go, its kingdoms might rise or fall,
its cities might prosper or perish, and no
news Of all could penetrate the solid
stone that walled him in.
A deep, dark, rock hewn room was
that dungeon under the citadel of Ma
ch@rus. High up near the outer level
was cell with one small window and
a heavy barred and grated door.
Its occupant was gaunt, tall, I'M
couth man in a coarse tunic Of camel's
hair girded with broad belt Of leather.
He had preached to multitudes, and he
and his disciples had baptized vast num-
bers. He had actually brought about an
important reformation in public morals;
but, more than all, he had proclaimed
himself one sent to declare the speedy
coming Of another "mightier than I,
concerning whom the people who heard
John obtained only vague idea But
Johns hearers were encouraged to ex-
pect the king who was to restore the
throne and crown Of David.
Whatever John had understood or ex-
pected, his work seemed ended, for there
was no possible escape from Herod's
dungeon. o. Stoddard in St. Mich
olas.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01

Since succeeding the abovenamed firm,
whose entire stock, fixtures and good will we
have purchased, we have remodeled the cele
brated Braddock Distillery in all Its APP
purtenances, until it now stands without
rival as one of the most complete plants in
the United States for the manufacture of Il
perfectly pure all-rye Whiskey for medicinal
or other purposes, free from fusel or other
poisonous oils so frequently found in less
reliable goods
We have testimonials from leading phys
icians III all parts of the country commencing
the Braddock for its medicinal properties
Among the latest is one from Professor
j. II. Mallet. the distinguished chemist of
the University of Virginia, who, at our re-
quest, made a very careful analysis of it, and
writes as follows:
THE sample of Braddock sent me upon
analysis contains no sulphates nor heavy
metals such as copper, lead or zinc, and APP
pears to be a sound, genuine whskey free
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01
A HAWK THAT HERDS COWS.
An Educated Bird That Is a Wonder In
Its Way.

An Educated Bird That Is a Wonder In
Its Way.
Two miles north of the little town of
Oxford, in Orange county, N. Y, James
Cloyd owns farm which borders on the
road to Bloomington Grove He is the
owner Of what is probably the most re-
markable hawk in the world.
This hawk brings home herd Of rs
cows every evening and gathers in the
stragglers and keeps the herd together
even more effectually than Hiram Cloyd,
the son Of the farmer, used to do. Hi
ram had killed the parent hawk, which
had been stealing chickens, and took
this one from the nest. AS it grew up
he made pet Of it and took it with
him every evening when he went out to
bring the COWS in.
One day Hiram cut his foot so that he
could not walk. His father was absent,
and when 8 o'clock came and went
without Hiram putting in an appear
ance, Abe, the pet hawk, flew out Of the
barn and away. In half an hour or SO
Mrs. Cloyd heard noise like cows
moving together along the road, and on
looking out of the window saw the
whole herd coming along apparently
alone. She ran out to the gate to find
out what was the matter, and ON near
ing the fence to take down the bars she
saw Abe perched on the horn Of the last
COW, surveying the scene with apparent
satisfaction. When COW Jagged or loi-
tered by the wayside, the hawk flew at
it fiercely, making it quicken its move
ments to keep from being struck by its
great wings. He then went back to his
curious perch, from which he watched
for stragglers.
After that day Abe always brought
the COWS in, starting punctually at 8
o'clock on his task, and generally round
ing them up inside Of half an hour.
Since the story Of the hawks accom-
plishment has become known many peo-
pie have visited the farm to see the per-
formance Numerous visitors have wait
ed along either side of the road watch
ing the herd and their novel keeper go
by.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01

from all deleterious foreign substances and
free to more than usual extent from anylic
alcohol
Ask any physician his opinion of this
analysis.
We take great pleasurein recommending the
Braddock Pure Rye to all seeking or desiring
to obtain an absolutely pure rye whiskey as
beverage or for medicinal uses. Ask your
dealer for it don't be induced to take some
thing else. If he does not keep it, order di-
rectly from us,
A prominent physician of Macon, Ca,
writing us a few weeks ago, says:
In point of purity, flavor, strength and
delicate tone, have never seen your Brad
dock Pure Rye equaled, and shall take great
pleasure in recommending it to my SICK
To those who are SO unfortunate as to be
sufferers from indigestion, dyspepsia, Or any
pulmonary trouble, we beg to recommend
our own Braddock Pure Barley Malt dis
titled from Canadian Barley Malt and noun.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01
w. B. SPILL

A GAIN IN BUSINESS-opposite DIR. T.
n Griffith's office. He has fine assort-
ment of GARDEN and FLOWER SEEDS;
also STATIONERY, CONFECTIONERY and
GROCERIES. Your custom kindly solicited
April Is
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01

Cathode Rays Not rs Bright as a Candle
Now, one of the first questions have
been asked in regard to these rays is
this, "How did you obtain light so in
tense that you could take photographs
through board an inch thick?" Tho
answer is this: The light is not intense
to the eye. 1t does not appear as bright
as that Of a FREELY. Indeed it cannot be
seen on the darkest night at a distance
Of 800 feet. Yet candle can be dis
tinguished Oh similar night at least q
mile But the rays Of candle are en-
tirely cut off from a Photographic plate
by sheet of pasteboard a sixteenth of
an inch thick or even less. The cathode
rays are intense, however, to the photo
graphic pSte, which can be termed the
Photographic eye. - Professor John
Trowhridge in Scribner's.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-08-01
All Soups the Same to Him.

Guest Ito waiter)-I can't eat this
soup,
Waiter takes it away and brings an
other kind of soup.
Guest-I can't eat this soup.
Waiter angrily but silently for the
third time brings another kind.
Guest (again)-I can't eat this soup.
Waiter furious, calls the hotel pro-
prietor.
Proprietor (to guest)-Why can't you
eat this soup, sir?
Guest (quietly)-Because l have no
spoon. Siftings.