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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
A GREAT ARCH OF STONE.
The Bridge at Luxemburg Single Span OF
26O Feet.
Especial to the News Observer.)

Especial to the News Observer.)
Washington, August 24.-For nearly
half century the city of Washington
has enjoyed, unchallenged, the distinc-
tion of possessing in the Cabin john
Bridge the greatest of all stone arches.
At last, however the record has been
broken by European engineers at Lux
embourg, the capital of one OF the
smallest and most picturesque inde-
pendent States in existence.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is
bordered by Germany, France and Bel
gium. It's capital formerly ranked next
to Gibraltar as the strongest fortress in
Europe.
The new viaduct, which is now in
course of construction, will connect
LUXEMBOURG city on a hilltop-with
it's railway station, from which it is
now separated by the deep valley OF
the Petrusse river, a small brook whose
waters reach the Rhine through the
Alzette and Mosel rivers.
The bridge will consist of a single
arch, the length Of whose chord will be
"a meters, or about 260 feet. 1t will
therefore surpass all previous triumphs
of the engineers art in this direction,
the Cabin John bridge and the French
bridge at Lavaur having, respectively,
chords of only 81 and 611a meters. The
Cabin John bridge will accordingly be
beaten by more than so feet The Lux
embourg arch will also exceed all others
in height.
There will really be two distinct
bridges, 6 meters apart. The founda-
tions will be of concrete. The whole
plan of construction is new and remark
able.
The total width of the bridge between
the parapets is 16 meters or about so
feet. Great care has been taken in the
selection of materials and all the stone
used is supplied by quarries in the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
The total amount of materials requir-
ed is estimated to be as follows:
Masonry, $4,000 cubic meters (2S, 900
cubic yards): wood for scaffoldngs
etc, 500 cubic meters Q,00O cupIc
yards); metals, iron, zinc and cables,
45 tons.
Preliminary work was commenced in
December, 1899, and the first stone was
laid by Grand Duke Adolf on July IA,
1900. The workmen employed, about 100
In number, are mostly French and
Italians. The viaduct will be completed
at the close of 1902 and opened to traf-
fic in the spring of 1903
The bridge is being built at the ex-
pehse of the Luxembourg government
and it's total cost will be 1,40O 900 francs,
or about $270,00O.
This great arch will no doubt attract
many tourists to Luxembourg, thus
bringing into the beaten track of travel
a section of country of great natural
beauty which is also very interesting
from an archaeological and historical
standpoint.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Mosquito Bite Fatal.

(New Haven, Conn, Telegram to the
Philadelphia Press.)
Mrs. Joseph w. Leddy, of Mt. Car
mel, died Wednesday night of hemor.
rhage, resulting from scratching a mos
quito bite.
Mosquitoes have been unusually thick
in Mt. Carmel this year, and Mrs. Leddy
suffered much from their stings She
was bitten on all parts of her body and
could not refrain from scratching the
wounds. Yesterday she cut into a vein
in her leg with her finger nail and bled
continually until her death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
A Queer Rock.
(Roclly Mount Motor J

There is in Nash county on the road
leading from Whitakers to Taylors Store
and nearly opposite what is known as the
Gay place, rock that has imprinted or
cut into it's solid surface the shape of a
mans hands and feet and foot prints of
almost every animal and many that are
now unknown. When or how these impress
sions got in the rock no man has the
faintest idea. The negroes used to say
that the rock was soft and while in that
condition Noah landed his menagerie on
it. More probably it represents the sculp-
ture of a race of men who lived contem-
porary with the mound builders of the
West and Aztecs of Mexico.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Satisfactory Explanation.

september Smart Set.)
He--(who has been refused a kiss)-It
used to be an easy matter to kiss YOU
What has come over you?
She-My doctor told me | must take
more exercise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
To Welcome New Students.

Especial to News and Observer)
Louisburg, N. c., August 23.-The
LoGisburg College for Young Women will
open September 4th and the outlook is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25

Every time the very young man who
owns boat gets a new girl he changes
the name of his boat.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Changes In County Officials.

The newly elected officers for Brevard
county entered upon the discharge of
their duties this week, the changes being
made Tuesday, when the new members
Of the board of public instruction, new
superintendent of public instruction, new
county judge and prosecuting attorney
and new treasurer entered upon the dis
charge of the duties of their respective
positions.
The old school board met Monday and
attended to matters before them, and
next morning when Messrs. G. p. Platts
and r. N. Andrews, the new members.
were present, permanent organization
was perfected by electing DIR. j NJ. Dixon
as chairman. Mr.. Sans, as superintend-
ent, turned over his Office to Mr.. r. Z.
Minis, and explained the details of the
position at some length to the new in
cumbent.
Judge A. d. Penney and Mr.. Jas. E.
Andrews entered upon their duties as
judge of the county court and prosecut-
ing attorney respectively; Judge ID. L.
Gaulden and Attorney NJ. Goldsmith re-
firing from these positions.
Mr.. f. II. Boye, our new county treas
urer, assumed charge of that office Tues
day morning, when Mr.. John Henry
turned over the accounts, records, ETC., of
the treasurer's Office to the new officer
Owing 10 outside business, which de-
mands Mr.. Boye's time and attention for
the present, Mr.. Henry will serve as
acting treasurer for him for the present
It is needless for US to say that Mr.. Henry
has made model treasurer for Brevard
county during the two years he has held
the Office. Every well-posted citizen of
our county is aware of that fact. The
outgoing treasurer introduced new pro-
cedures in the Office, not contemplated
by the state statutes, that absolutely
show that the eounty's money is on
hand. Aside from this Mr.. Henry's
books are marvels Of neatness and. accu-
racy. We have no hesitancy in stating
that these new departures as we'll as neat
and accurate records will be maintained
by the new official.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
OAK HILL.

Miss Jessie Frazier, of Palatka, is visit
ing Miss Jennie Gamble for a few days.
Mr.. o. o. Poppleton, of Stuart, paid a
flying visit to Capt. L. S. COutant this
week.
Mrs. w. c. Howes has returned from a
weeks visit in Jacksonville and ST. Au-
gustine.
Mrs. A. c. Friescke, of Matthews, is
now at Mrs. J. S. Gaines, enjoying the
ocean breezes.
The naphtha engine for Capt. +. S.
Coutant's new launch has arrived and Is
being put in place.
Miss Lizzie Oakes, of Selma, Ala, ar
rived Monday, and will spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. F. w. Hatch.
Mr.. T. B. Allen and his friend, Mr.. w.
II. Nelson, of Brooklyn, y. Y, are tax
ing cruise down Indian river with the
Mallard.
Mrs. Z. Fair and children returned
from their vacation Sunday, and Mrs.
Fair resumed her school work Monday
with quite full attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Wright have
moved into their new house, and Mrs.
Wright's mother, Mrs. Mcpherson, of
Stuart, is making her visit.
Miss Eloise Montgomery, a young ar
tist of Birmingham, Ala, is visiting her
cousin, Miss Brooks Curry, and will
make a number of sketches and water
colors while here.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
TitusVille School Notes.

Miss Parker has one new pupil, Tanna
Louisiana.
We have a new pupil in the high
school, Edith Deltoner.
Miss Bessie Bryan has two new pupils,
Charlie and George Futch.
DIR. Grisard and his daughter, Miss Bes-
sic Grisard, and Miss Clara Nolle were
among the visitors this week.
Our editor was visiting Miss Bryan's
room this week, and noticed they were
busy placing colored straws, which they
did quite nicely.
We are looking forward with pleasure
to Friday afternoon, when We expect TO
be pleasantly entertained by recitations
from the sixth and seventh grade.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Murder In the First Degree.

Our account of the trial of the negro,
Joe Henderson, in our last issue, closed
with the proceedings of Thursday night.
Friday several more witnesses were ex-
amined for the state, and then the prose-
eution rested. The defense did not in
troduce any witnesses, but the accused
made a statement, which, in substance,
was that he killed Burke in. self defense.
That Burke asked him if he had any
money and started to hit him with the
iron rod, when he took it away from
Burke and struck Burke twice. Hender-
son also denied having the iron rod in
the morning before the murder was COM
mitted. His statement would not stand
against the most positive circumstantial
evidence produced by the state, and the
jury returned verdict of murder in the
first degree, the penalty Of which is
death by hanging. The prisoner was
sentenced Saturday. His attorneys are
allowed go days to make an appeal; they
having given notice that an appeal will
be taken.
1t seems that Henderson is wanted in
Mitchell county, Georgia, for cotton steal
ing. Sheriff Brown has received a tele-
gram from Sheriff G. w. Swindle, OF
that county, stating the above fact, and
asking for Henderson, if not held here.
NSav, sppTNIc. AEo41;w "a ..
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
BITS OF FACT AND GOSSIP.


Portrayed In Brief.
Mr.. w. H. Peterson, of Canaveral,
made flying trip to the city Tuesday
for supplies.
ii. b. Saunders, attorney-at-law of
West Palm Beach, is now in Columbia,
S. O., where, according 70 the Tropical
Sun, he will take course of treatment in
the Kelley institute, in that city.
Mrs. Gerry, of Rockaway Beach, who
was visitor to Titusville and Banana
river last winter, arrived this week, ac-
companied by her friend, Mrs. Hy. Ais
heimer and daughter, of New York city,
and they will spend some time on the
east coast.
DIR. @. G. Weld arrived from Boston
Saturday afternoon, and was met here by
his sailboat in charge of John Edwards,
ready to carry him to his headquarters at
the Canaveral club house. He will spend
the winter cruising and hunting in these
waters.
Walter Boyett, who for the past two
years has been engineer at the F. f. @.
water tank at Rockledge, left on Saturday
for Weightman, Ga. to enter school to
take a commercial course. His friends
are glad to see him prosperous and pro-
gressive.
Dr. B. r. Wilson was called TO Eau
Gallie Saturday on account of the serious
illness of Mr.. Treutler, who has also been
under the care of Doctors Hughlett and
Hebard as well. When DR.. Wilson left
Eau Gallie Monday the patient was rest
ing quite easily.
The DeLand News, of last week, con-
tains the following item: Rev. ]. b.
Mickler, the new minister for the South
ern Methodist church, will preach for the
first time since his appointment on Sun
day. Mr.. Miekler is a single man. Con-
sidering the number of most charming
young ladies in his new charge, We see
no reason for his remaining 30.
Messrs. Geo. F. Miles and Geo. w.
Gibbs, of st. Augustine, w. Fl. English,
of Jacksonville, connected with the Nc
Farland Fruit Protection company, ar
rived in our town last Friday, and re-
manned here until Wednesday in consul
tation with Messrs. Amory, Harris and
Ames, of Boston, whose arrival here was
noted in the columns of THE STAR last
week. The latter-named gentlemen, re-
presenting unlimited capital, have taken
an interest in the matter of fruit protec-
ton on the percentage plan, and will also
be largely interested in the manufacture
of the tents also. We understand that
Mr.. Harris, who is of the firm of Blake
Bros, bankers, Boston, will be treasurer
of the company, with Mr.. Ames as su-
perintendent, and Mr.. Mcfarland gen.
eral manager. More definite arrange
ments regarding the organization of the
company will probably be given out
within the next few days.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Real Estate Transfer.

Mr.. X. L. Decker purchased the Ronald
place, situated on the western edge of our
town limits, last week, from Mr.. w. A.
Ronald, of Seabreeze. This is one of the
oldest places around town, formerly be-
ing known as the Einig property. The
purchase comprises about twenty-one
acres, of which two acres (about the house)
are in orange grove and looking fine. Mr..
Decker expects to spend considerable
time and expense in improving the place
and will plant out more trees. In the
purchase is included some fine hammock
land.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Sewing Machines NEW, $1s.75 at
Gardner's.
CARD OLE THANKS.

1 wish to thank my friends and patrons
for their hearty and substantial holiday
greetings. Between Dec. oath and Jan.
9th you have kindly remembered me
with over two hundred orders, making
nearly twenty-five carloads of material.
These have had careful and prompt at
tention, as your future orders will have.
I sincerely thank you and hope to merit
a continuance of your favors.
Yours truly,
G. F. PADDIsoN.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Joe Jefferson to Build a Hotel.

Joseph jefferson, the veteran actor,
who is at the Royal PoInciana for the
winter, has closed deal for slice of the
most valuable improved and unimproved
property in West Palm Beach, for 500, 900.
Immediately after the transaction the
actor and Mayor Wilmon Whillden or
ganized partnership to build a 100000
tourist hotel in the center of the newly
purchased property. Bids were immed-
lately asked for the erection of the hotel.
Mr.. jefferson expects that his hotel will
be ready for the travel next season.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Change of Time Card.

The F. f. G. railway changed their
schedule on the Orange City division Dec.
25th, when trains Nos IL and - between
New Smyrna and Titusville were an
nulled. Trains leave New Smyrna now
for Orange City Junction at l0:40 a. m.
and 3:25 p. M, arriving at the junction
at l2:l5 p. m. and 4:25 p. m. Leave Or
ange City Junction at 05 p. IN. and 4:40
p. m, arriving at New Smyrna 2;O5 p. m.
and 6:l5 p. m. The regular winter
schedule will 60 into effect on this road
about the middle of January.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
BANYAN.

Items scarce, so are bean pickers.
Prospects for fine crop are good.
The man of brass is in evidence these
days.
fla freeze should come this winter the
skeets will fare badly. They are with us
to stay, it seems.
Mr.. Overstreet, representing Smith &
Holden, and Mr.. Burt, Of ]. NJ. Burt &
Bro, of New York, stopped at the Ban
yan House while they did this territory
in launch and buggy.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Three Years In the Penitentiary

Allen johnson, colored, who was ar
rested tie last of November, near Sebas-
tian, for robbing a negro named Tom
Crusher of $37 90, had his trial Monday
before Circuit Judge Jones. He was con-
victed and received a sentence of three
years in state penitentiary. Messrs. Geo.
NJ. Robbins and F. j. Webb represented
the prosecution, and ID. l.. Gaulden de-
Tended. This case disposes of all the
prisoners in the county Jail except those
who are serving out sentences admins
tered by the county court.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Gard of Thanks.
TITUsvILLE, FLA, Jan. 8, 1

TITUsvILLE, FLA, Jan. 8, 1901.
To the p 4ople of Cocoa and Vicinity:
Permit me to thank you all kindly for
your valuable assistance and aid rendered
myself and the other officers of the law,
in our efforts to find the guilty person in
the late brutal murder in your town, and
l especially thank you for your conf
dence in the officers to perform their du-
ty and IN the courts to impartially ad-
minister justice. Yours very truly,
Jos. F. Brown, Sheriff.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Board of Trade.

The annual election of officers for the
Titusville board of trade was held at
their meeting Wednesday night. George
NJ. Robbins was elected president; r. w.
Rhodes, vice president; j. G. Bast, secre-
tary; j. NJ. Dixon, treasurer. The same
executive committee was reelected for
the ensuing year-Messrs. r. w. Rhodes,
Z. L. Brady and G. NJ. Robbins.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
STOCK FOR SALE,

will be at the following places on or
about the dates given, with a mixed load
of Jersey and grade-Jersey cattle. Also
a few gentle, well-broken, young horses.
Daytona, Jan z; Titusville, Jan. 10;
Cocoa, Jan. y; Sebastian, Jan. Il; Fl.
Pierce, Jan. Is; Jensen, Jan. Is; Jupi-
ter, Jan. 10; Palm Beach, Jan. q.
+. G. JONES.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
CURRENT LOCAL LACONICS.

SRatAesaas 8ooAA4
Brief Mention OF what Is Going On In
and About TitusviIle.
Send your watches for repairs to w. NJ.
Woodward, Titusville. Work guaranteed.
Owner offers fine COW and calf for sale.
For further particulars inquire at this
Office or address r, care STAR Office.
Mr.. Charles II. Nauman, our prospect
i've new county commissioner from the
First district, was in town the first Of the
week.
Mr. w. r. Knox left Wednesday for
Bridgeport, in Putnam county, where he
viii be engaged at his old trade in engin-
eering for a while.
Archdeacon B. F. Brown will hold di-
vine service on Sunday next, the 18th,
at Eau Gallie at III a. m, and at Ft.
Pierce at 7:3O p. m.
Mr.. w. NJ. Brown has had a number
of the largest orange trees in his fine
grove at LAGRANGE covered with McFar-
land tents, some of which are 25 feet in
height.
Mr.. s. N. Gladwin is overhauling and
adding to the recent boat he built for Mr..
J. ]. Haggerty, giving increased beam
and stability that will admit of larger
sail area being carried.
The naphtha stern wheeler Widgeon,
of the Canaveral club, is again disabled
by a broken shaft. This makes the third
fractured shaft since her arrival here
about month ago.
Prof. Jack Latin met party from
New York on their arrival here the first
of the week-Mr. Naething and a couple
of friends-who are off on the houseboat
Rose Marie for cruising and hunting
trip.
A fine daughter put in her appearance
Tuesday at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Jibb, and the very proud father
has been constantly receiving congratula-
tions all the week over the young lady's
arrival.
Services will be held in the Presbyter-
ian church, Rev. John A. Hughes, pas
tor, next Sunday as follows: ii a. m,
subject, Heaven" 7:l5 p. M, subject,
''Earnestness In Religion" Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. .-
Judge Gaulden will protect his fine or
ange grove in the Turnbull hammock
with Mcfarland tents; having made a
contract with Messrs. Amory & Harris,
of Boston, for the coming ten years on a
percentage basis Of the fruit produced.
Col. ]. P. Hermann, of Key West, is
at Jensen for the winter, where he is
stopping at the Al Fresco. The major is
the owner of valuable river front proper
ty at Ankona, and feels quite as much at
home on Indian river as he does in the
Island City.
Representative X. B. Raulerson, of Ft.
Pierce, is in town, and is giving his at
tention toward the preliminary steps for
the passage of a special fish law for Bre-
ward and Dade counties, which he will
introduce at the coming session of the
state legislature.
Capt. U. d. Hendrickson, of Lake
Worth, was summoned to New Smyrna
Monday by the receipt of a telegram in
forming him that his schooner Mary b.
was ashore at Mosquito inlet. The boat
was heavily laden. No particulars re-
ceived up to our going to press.
Mr.. Geo. G. Warner. representing the
Racycle; Mr.. ]. f. Wood, representing
the Rambler and Ideal; Mr.. J. r. Wer-
ner, representing the Tribune and Fea-
therstone, and Mr.. w. ]. Karnes, repre-
senting the Crescent-Stearns bicycles,
were in town in the interest of their re-
spective branches and sales departments
Wednesday and yesterday.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Orange Grove For Sale.

One Of the finest groves in Brevard
county; five acres, under good wire fence,
at Shiloh, with 400 boxes of fruit on
same this winter. Will sell with or with
out present crop. Write quick to S. care
STAR Office, Ttusyille.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
NOTICE.

l will sell for SIS cash or will exchange
for something of equal value, one pointer
bitch, we'll trained, good retriever, Is
months old; also one fine dog pup, point
er, two months old, pedigreed stock, for
s.; also have Grist champion pit games
for sale at 50 per trio. NJ. G. ELLIS,
Melbourne, Fla.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11

'T. w. HARPER" is the "Gold Medalo
whiskey Of the world. Highest awards
at Paris, 1900; Chicago, 1898; New Or
leans, 1885. Unbeaten and unbeatablel
Sold by r. L. Motlow and Fred. Lesley.
Titusville.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
For Sale.

Ten acres hammock land, three acres
low and seven acres excellent for orange
land, located near the Nolle grove at Shi-
lob; can be had at a bargain, if taken at
once. Address T., care STAR office, Titus
vile.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
Dress Goods NOVELTIES at Gard
DLC
ner's.


Nearly flat-bottomed cat boat, about 20
feet long, thoroughly overhauled and re-
built, with new sail, just the boat for
cruising the Indian river. Can be seen
at this place. Address $, care STAR
office.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
FOR SALE.

Second hand surveyors transit, with
tripod. Would exchange for camera.
For further particulars address g., STAR
office, Titusville.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
lust RECEIYEn-

A new supply of orange boxes, solid
heads, Bangor sides.
q. +. PADDIsON,
Eau Gallie, Fla.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
WANTED,

A white man to cook on a private
yacht; must know how TO sail boat and
be q willing hand.
Apply TO or address Peter Nelson,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11
GASOLINE ENGINES.

Illustrated folder free. Address w. P.
UNDERWOOD, Agt., Roseland, Fla.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11

MOTHERS FRIEND Waists, sec.
Gardner's.
The Florida star., 1901-01-11

THE WHITE STORE.
We guarantee better goods for less
money than any house in the county.
W. J. CRAWFORD.
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last EDITION.
a O'Clock.
HUGHES is
ACQUIT TED
~ SAYS Ne Is Not Guilty OF
KILLING VIM. Murphy

.,samee IN the Hughes muir
was concluded yesterday be-
,,esk and the argument was
III mcrnlns. the entire ease
y 4 Assle marc than a day.
. ~. i raeea deputy prosecuting
''as ',.'s. appeared Tor the state, and
a''1.' noeers defended the ae-
easeg a.,.,,.....s A.. =,
- Hughes was sitting out
4, n~ra q Trade saloon on
-, m~alng. Aus IS when
-, uAo was entering the sa-
,wussa hlm q being drunk.
- - .sllowea Murphy inside and
= - s.m a blow ia the face.
...assx nam down. AMI then kicked
.mh the groin.
w.,ssy vas taken 70 Providence
sn.,ai where he died the next
rFrlcE'
v.nsy vas 9 years old Hughes
x IL Is street contractor and SO
- knswn. his previous character
sad ~ went on the stand IN his
- seAalf ard testified that he be-
- very drunk on saturday night
- ssa - recollection Of the occur
nsse
~ e'eiock this afternoon the
Ary rtsrnea the verdict Net gull
~ hnes Hughes was discharged.