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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
The New East River Bridge.

When the Brooklyn Bridge was
opened for traffic eighteen years ago
an epoch in the history Of New York
and Brooklyn was marked. The struc-
ture was marvel, and continues to
this day to be one Of the sights of this
great metropolis. But it will have
to divide the honor, now with what
is called the New East River Bridge.
which crosses the river a short dis
tance north of the first bridge; and in
few years these two structures will
be overshadowed, so to speak, by the
greater bridge which is to cross the
river at Blsckwell's Island. These
three in time and turn will be small
and insignificant indeed when the pro-
posed Hudson River Bridge connects
New Jersey and New York and is open
for business.
Last week three steel cables, the
first TO connect the towers Of the New
East River Bridge, were stretched and
secured, and now the vast undertak-
ing will be pushed rapidly to COM
pletion. Although by no means the
handsomest among notable suspension
bridges OF this country, the new East
River structure will at least be the
largest and stitfe.t The span from
tower to tower is l 600 feet. the length
from terminal to terminal 1900 feet,
and the width lis feet, providing for
four trolley tracks and two each of el-
evated railroad tracks, roadways, bl-
cycle paths, and promenades.
The suspended structure will weigh
1900 tons, and $4,000 tons Of steel
will be used all told. Besides this
enormous amount of steel material,
the bridge will require 10000 cubic
feet Of cement, 10000 cubic feet Of
masonry, and $500, 1000 feet of timber.
More than 500 houses in New York
and Brooklyn will have been destroyed
before the approaches and Plazas are
completed
For l,SO0 feet the central span will
hang 1876 feet above mean high water
The tower foundation, are built on
solid rock, standing 20 feet out Of the
water, and upon them the massive
curiou.ly shaped steel towers rise to
a height of $40 feet. For 100 feet at
each tower the span will be supported
on the cantilever principle. Unlike
the span of the present bridge, which
is Joined in the centre, the span Of the
new bridge will be unbroken through
out its entire length.
The cost of the new bridge has been
estimated at $S,OOO,000, but it may
largely exceed that sum when provis-
ion has been made for the purchase Of
the necessary real estate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02

on my own, l determined to ferret It
out. The music would generally sound
as if someone were touching the keys
with one finger, although sometimes
a number of keys would be depressed
simultaneously; but whenever l would
enter the church I would find 10 one
there. The organ, however, would be
open, though I had left it closed when
I last used it.
Zone evening determined to make
a night of it and solve the mystery if
it was possible. I accordingly took
up concealed position in the church
shortly after dark. was assisted
somewhat by the fact that the moon
shone into the building and Illuminated
a small space around the organ. 1t
was no sooner fully dark than l heard
a slight rustic, and a moment later
saw none other than my old friend the
black.nake wriggle his way up on the
music stool. He was not alone, but
was followed by half a dozen or more
of his companions, who formed a shiny
black mass upon the stool. You can
imagine that l was amazed as | had
never been before, but resolved to
await developments. The next move
I noticed was that all the snakes, aP-
parently under the direction of my
old acquaintance, put their heads
against the lid, and pushing altogeth-
er it went up as easily as if l had
lifted it myself. Then all the other
snakes got down. His musical snake
ship then let down a coil and grasped
lever that started the water motor
that did the pumping, and everything
was ready.
"Then, seated coiled on the stool,
he began to press the keys with his
head, and, of course, produced the
corresponding notes on the instrument.
Sometimes to vary this he wouldjump
bodily upon the bank of keys and
wiggle along, producing most weird
and curious tumble Of sounds. IA he
proceeded he became more and more
excited and violent, and the other
snakes danced and writhed around
until l could imagine what it must be
to have delirium tremens. | was so
interested that | let them 60 on for a
full hour, when suddenly making a
noise they all scurried away. | pre-
tended to the members of the congrs-
cation that l had not found out what
it was aud thus was enabled to enjoy
this novel spectacle on several sue
ceeding evenings. When l finally
told them no one would believe me,
and think that it was partly on this
account that l soon after lost my place.
However, by placing lock on the or
gan and stopping up all holes by which
the snakes could enter the church |
put an end to the nocturnal concerts,
and the people were satisfied that the
ghosts, or whatever it was, had ceased
to walk. After such an experience
nobody can convince me that snakes
do not have a love of music and taste
for it. "-PttSbug Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
ECZEMA S
ITOH IS TORTURE

Eczema is caused by an acid hunor in
the blood coming in contact with the
skin and producing great redness and in
fammation little pustular eruptions form
and discharg ge thin, sticky fluid, which
dries and scales off (; sometimes the skin is
hard, dry and issured. Eczema in any
form is tormenting, stubborn disease,
and the itching and burning at times are
almost unbearable; the acid burning
humor seems to ooze out and set the skin
on fire. Salves, washes nor other exter-
nal applications do any real good, for as
long as the poison remains in the blood
it will keep the skin irritated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
A Girls Way.

ask her if she loves me,
She shakes her head, and when
turn 10 leave she sweetly smiles,
And lures me back again.
ALAS you love another -
In angry tones say
She mods, but as turn to leave
She sweetly bids me stay.
With ouisuetched arms offer
Ny love-my ALTO her
And seek to clasp her but she cries
Stand back How dare you, sir ~
With sinking heart and hopeless
/ turn once more. and 10
hear soft. sweet voice that says
a wish you wouldn't GO
throw my arms around her,
And press her to my heart;
And. after awhile. when she gets time,
She says "You think you're smart -
S. f. KrsER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
TALL CORN

yH doesn't come by accident A
I'll fertile soil and careful cultiva-
y ton are necessary 10 produc.
the towering stems and heavy
ears.
n Yet the farmer who under.
n stands that he can't have q
healthy corn crop without
feeding and wedding, seems
10 think that he can have q
a healthy body without either
~ care or culture. But the body
Is built up Just a. the corn IL,
By the assimilatior Of the
several chemical elements on
~ which vitality depends. And
IN what weeds are 20 the corn,
IHl diseases Of the stomach and
UI nutritiye systems are TO the
III body; they divert the neces-
\. sary food supply from the
W proper channels, and the
l body becomes lean, siekly
~ and ill-nourished.
The proper digestion and
assimilation Of food IL a pri-
rary essential Of health. BY
healing diseases Of the stom.
H ach and organs Of Digestion and
nutrition, Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery increases
the digestive and aseimiiztive
powers, stimulates the action
Of the blood making glands,
and sendsto every organ Of the
body the rich fed-corpuscied
blood On which physical vigor
and vitality depend
II took two bottles Of Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discog-
~ cry, for stomach trouble writes
Clarence Games. Rsq.. Of Tsyiors..
town, I>oadosn Co, Va 1T did
me 70 nseh good that ] didnt
take any more ] can esf ro.t
anything nov. am 10 well
pleased with II hardly know how
10 thank you for your kind infor,,
" nation tried Q whole iot OF
IN things before ] wrote 70 you
N There was q gentleman tod me
abouf your medicine. how II had
cured his wife. thought ] would
Try q bottle Of Il. Am now glad
that did. for I don't know what
would have done II IL had mot
been for DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
icai Discovery
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
regulate the bowels and cure
u constipation
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
Auction!

We will begin to sell the stock
of Queensware and Groceries of
G. w. Ferrell in the Lambert
Building at Auction on Satur-
day Evening, April 10th, at 7
O'Clock, and will continue each
evening after that until the en-
tire stock is closed out. Every
one who needs anything in this
line will get great bargains by
attending this auction. Posi-
lively no boys will be allowed.
Ladies especially invited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02

wife-Did you know the cook was
in the next room when you were swear.
ing and complaining over the break
fast? Husbsnd-Good heavens, mol
! thought il was you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02

Mother-Tommy, I'm sorry that
you and your little sister quarreled
about that orange and that James bad
to interfere. Whose part did he tske2
Tommy-Whose part2 He took
the whole orange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02

Elder Siste.-Mr. Billmore said
you were in the parlor long time
last night, but I don't suppose you
used much gas.
Younger Sister-The reason you
didn't see any burning, Emily, was
because Harold carelessly hung his
hat on the doorknob.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02

The man who writes the prettieat
love letters seldom makes the best
husband.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
GIBSON, Druggist.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the I'm
dertaking Business conducted by G. w.
Ferrell is and always has been my sole
property. G.. w. Ferrell has simply been
my business agent and Will continue
the business as such
SUSAN c. FERRELL.
Jan. 3l-l00l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
A Talk on
Spring Clothing !

Every man who has regard for his
pocketbook and wants to practice prac
tical economy should see our line of
Clothing for Spring.
Those who patronize so-called "swell''
tailors we particularly invite, because
we know it is the easiest thing in the
world for US to convince them that we
can clothe them equally as good and for
a great deal less money.
Let us show you our newest ideas in
Mems Clothing:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02

THE Register one year for
y dollar; six months for 30
cents; three months for IS
cents. Want to try 1t?
The colored American., 1901-07-13
SPARTA
Pool and Billiard Rooms.
1905 Pennsylvania Avenue, n. ".

This large, spacious and welI-sItua-
ted pleasure establishment has had
added TO it . new room In the third
story for pool and billiards, where those
who do not care to play in the larger
apartments can have q degree Of
privacy not to be obtained elsewhere.
This new room ls handsomely furnished
and lighted by electric lights. The
atmosphere Is cooled by electric fans.
You are cordially invited TO make
inspection Of these pool and billiard
parlors. You will receive hearty vel
come at any time. Ask for
SAMUEL A. TYLER, Manager.
The colored American., 1901-07-13
WASHINGTON AND CARNEGIE.
The Achievements of the one, the Phi
Ianthrophy of the Other and the
Greatness OF Both

Charleston, S. C., Speclal-ln re
cent issue of Tue COlOred American 1
saw q cartoon on Prof. Booker T
Washington, with this sentence under
it, Resolved, that Booker T. Wash
ington Is not one Of the greatest Ne
grOes in the world" at some con-
ference In Philadelphia late y the above
resolution was made Now Prof.
Washington may not be one OF the
greatest Negroes in the world IS those
gentlemen says. but I think perhaps
those gentlemen must not know the
man. I say they do not knoWathe man,
because look at the boyhood OF Pref
Washington, his eally struggles to Sc
cure an education for himself, and
picture in your mind the little b 'oker
T Washington tramping the streets OF
Richmond, Va. hungry and tired,
seeking lace to rest and sleep and
at last had to succumb TO the ground
under the sidewalk. Picture that situ-
alton and look at the Booker Z. Wash
ington OF today, the same one that
tramped the streets Of RIchm ond. look
at his rspid advancement, his achieve
ments. What he has done and is still
doing to uplifb the people OF his race,
look at those aud tell me if he should
not be regarded as one Of the foremost
leaders and benefact9rs Of his race. In
my estimation he Is. M. Andrew Oar
/ negie is called a benefsctOr and phi
lanthropist, because ne has the dollars
to back his opinion and he is con-
Idered great by ell the people who
know him and are acquainted with his
deeds. Why not consider Prof. Wash
| ington great, is 1t because he hasn't
sufficient millions? He has done some
thing. Perhaps those conference breth-
rem are not acquainted with all these
facts. Let some OF the brethren read
the works of Washington, including
his life and see If they cannot be CON
vinced of the fact that Booker T, Wash
ington is the acknowledged leader OF
his race, and at their next conference
change their minds, also that reso-
luton claiming Booker T. Washing
ton is not one of the greatest Negroes
in the world. When we get q leader oi
our race We ought not to say such dis
cOuraging things against him. We
should seek to encourage others that
will be efficient to take the place when
the former and present. leaders are dead
What we want is leaders, organizers
men that will take deep interest in
their race, men of the Douglass and
Washington type. Those are the kind
of men that will develop and make the
race to prosper. 1 will say in conclusion
that Prof. Booker T. Washington is II
my estimation the acknowledged leader
today Of his race and one Of the greatest
living colored men, and let all Others
try and follow his footsteps aud SEE
how the race will be benefited by it.
| B. LADsON.
The colored American., 1901-07-13
A Fact.

The VerO Dentist are extracting teeth
without pain, making beautiful gold
teeth and filings and putting the Vero
double suction in all their plates Even
with these advantage they can save
you money. Call now. 18th and PEN
nsylvania ave., Over Davis Hat Store.
Hours a. N, to p, N. Sunday > "a.
to p. m. Il.
The colored American., 1901-07-13

race hes scored one more victory.
Therefore. all hail to the American Ne
grol All hail to the Famous 9thl AL
hail to 2ad Lieut. Benz D. Davis! All
hail to the Board Of Examiners OF Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas, q 8. Army
GEORGE w. PRTOLEAU,
Chaplain 9th Cavalry, Philippine Is
lands.
The colored American., 1901-07-13
NJ RS. DR.. RENNER
SPECIALIST

on obstetrics; gold medal awarded for tn
science Of obstetrics frono the University of
NUM- ch, Bavaria; treats successfully womena
conn plants and Irregularities; priyatesan1aas
rum for ladies before and duriHg oouGnes
nent. Once hours from 3 20 p.m
sls PsnnsyIvknia AvsHEs,
WaaAingten. .. g.
The colored American., 1901-07-13
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

Chaplain Prioleau Writes of the Situation
in the PhiIippineS-The Filipino is Pc
cuIiar and Study-A Chance for the
Black Soldier-Lieut. B. o. DAVIS.
The colored American., 1901-07-13

tiOns Of the Hour" Our status in the
Philippines was discussed by some of
the leading representatives OF the race.
Our friend 81. Y. Arnett seemed to
have aroused those who followed in
the discussion, Hon Il. P. Cheatham
endorsing Mr.. Arnett's views OF the
subject. Our government is wise in
not giving 10 these people ''seIf govern.
meDt," 1t is not the purpose Of the
Congress and the President to do such.
You must understand that the majority
Of these people have just taken the
oath Of allegiance to the United States
of America and large percent of their
leaders were in state OF insurrection
against the rightful authorities of the
island for a number Of years, and its
just few months since they have
been captured, and the larger portion
OF them surrendered Self-gOvernment
Is not to be considered for years to
come. parstively speaking, they
know nothing about commercial and
agricultural business and very little
about government. There are some in
telligent men among them, and they
are so c0nCeited that they think that
what they do not know Is not worth
knowing.
The commissioners have been down
here in southern Luzon and have es-
tabltshed civil government; this city,
Nueva Caceres, is theseat Of the govern
ment. 1t. George Curry, 11th Cavalry,
u. S. Y. was appointed governor by
the commissioners; Major II. B! Nc
Coy, 44th Infantry, L. S. V. treasurer;
Captain E. o. Warwick, % th Infantry,
u. s. Y inspector of public works;
BenOr Ramon Eurile, attorney and
SenOF FulgencIR Contrarss as secretary.
Three Americans and two natives. In
the wisdom of the Commissioners, this
was the best that could be done for the
natives at present. The second term,
these offices will be elective, If exped-
lent.
Are they satisfied? Apparently they
are; but who knows the character of
the Filipino? He is as deep and un-
certain as the sea; at present no Ameri-
can is able to definitely state that the
FlltpinOs are contented with the new
state OF affairs In the island He differs
from the American white man and
from the American Negro, in that he
knows how to eOntrOl his temper; he is
calm and deliberate, courteous and
petite In debate, and IN this, he has 1t
on the Americans. He is not slow how
ever In getting out Of the way of the
muzzle Of carbine. II he were as
calm in action against his foe in war
fare as he Is debate he would be hard
object to combat against.
With patience aud very much labor,
schools on the American principle have
been established all over the island, and
With this potent instrument we will
nave In few years people who Will
outstTip the American Negro unless he
gets up from where he is at, and the
door of opportunity thrown open lit
Tie wider for his entrance. The Filipino
is to be Aaerics's "Cnina" baby, while
The Negro will continue to be the "rsg"
baby for the Republic. All that we ask
as Ex-Congressman White said in his
The colored American., 1901-07-13

pOcO tIompO" we VIII get Gn6E0. EVERY
year boards Of examiners are appointed
for the OF examining soldiers from the
ranks for promotion as second Iieuten
ants in the regular establishment
Many soldiers of our race claimed that
they had no chance before the board
that they would be turned down If sp
plicatiOn was made. have al ways helC
that the of1cers Of the United States
Army are gentlemen, the term ''gentle
men" is used in q general sense, and
whoever appears before them will bt
justly dealt with, and in ten cases Out
OF ten this is the case. In every respec
the &c ldiers has justice dealt out to him
Courts and boards SOMETIMES makC
mistakes.
Now see the unreasonabIeness of tbs
accusation, the OH United States Cav.
airy was organized in New Orleans, La
in 1866, from then until May 1900
there was only one soldier who sp
peAred Eeiore the board; he failed men
tally. That board met at Fort Grant
Ars., IN June 1900, three soldiers ap'
peared before it, two white and one
cOlOred, one white soldier passed but
the other two fa led. This colOred sol
dter appeared again, so he says, and
was turned down at Manila on account
Of physical disability. The second sol.
der from the 9th Cavalry who appeared
before the E Examining Board for pre-
motion was Squadron Sergeant Maj
Benjamin o. Davis, 3rd Squadron 9
Cavalry Sergt. Davis appeared befOrt
the Board at Fort Leavenworth, anC
Major Guilfoyle was creditatly in
formed that Davis passed and stOOC
third on the list. He is the first NegrC
soldier promoted from the ranks to I
commission officer Of the U. S Am.
through a competitive examination ant
the 9 h Cavalry has the honor Of bear
ing such distinction. I think that b.
was born and educated in the city o
Washington, D G..
Yes, the soldier, white or black, VIII
appears before an Examining BoaTC
physically and mentally upquslIfieC
will be turned down. We have other
in the service who will be able to d.
just what Mr.. Davis has done. If the!
get out of the cid rut and get down t.
study. The door is open, who will b.
the net to entel?
There were from three to six vacan
cies n the Naval Academy for every
state in the Union up to April 80. Hal
one Negro youth gone up to take tn
competitive examin alton? I have ever,
paper of The COlored American, Chris
tisn Recorder and Freeman publishes
up to April 30, and have not seen
single item mentioning this fact AM
urging our youth to make an effort
Our editors and preachers are the edu
Gators and advisors of the people. A.
ter awhile they will begin the hue an
cry, I've want couple Of Negro reg
ments with all Negro officers " I hay
visited the detachments of my regimen
within easy reach Of me, was kindI!
received by officers and enlisted men
1t was not necessary at any time t.
have more than five men as my escort
TIE sOldis re- of the 9th Cavalry are ol
very friendly terms with the natives
in fact, I believe that it is 30 whereve
| tha Na0v0 sOIdiara ara stationed on III
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-13
LOS CALORES EN IEW-YORk
(TRlDUcIDO DEL ''C0UaRFR DES ETlTES UEIS''

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gflzrs para cue 10 s. cCLeta Il1gtn ao1s0-
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ZONES desti1ados los nIZ0s dGrante q dfs.
En- los alredsdores De New YORK e ealor
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el cgarsEl del Este, ,donde Sc e1cue1trs1 ta1tss
farnilias de coreros, las calles hormigUeaoan
1e EoIoTes. nj {eres 1fl0s ousc2I1o Ii Il
gero soplo De Gire. MilIares de personas pasar
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p4ert4s, Ia en.Fada de- los z6tan0s attn so
bre los estrechos baIcones formados por as es
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