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New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

purposes to some extent. but the process is not
altogether satisfactory. and Professor Lind. Cf
Munich. who hit upon the same general method
of liquefying air that Mr.. Tripler and MIR. Hamp-
son use, has been asked to improve the PLAN if
oSSible.
Another expedent which has failed to yield
the expected results is the prompt removal
- rubbish after blasting, by compelling it
to slide along smooth metal plates The late
Herr Brandt chief engineer of the enterprise
who died in November. 1899. proposed this
scheme. But it does not work We'll. and has
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
Dad has two truss spans of ola
LONG DRAWBRIDGF GF,S.

road has two truss spans of ola feet each.
LONG DTtAWBRIDGES
There draw bridges now which nearly
or quite as long this. Several over the Mis-
sissippi exceed four hundred feet: that the
Arthur Kill. which connects Staten Island with
the Jersey shore. is 1861. feet long. while the
one at New London the Shore Line Railroad.
opens up gap of -o:, feet
The grder truss bridge. like the arch. has
usually required the erection of false work un-
derneath it. This system is both costly and in
convenient. Occasionally there are Sorges to be
spanned in which false work is impracticabe.
one great merit of the cantilever plan is that
this resource can be dispensed with. The piers
or towers having been UP to the proDer
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

been abandoned. In spite OF all disappoint
ments and delays. however. the work goes
on steadily Never before was such care
bestowed upon the health and comfort Of
the men engaged in similar enterprise.
Provision is made for baths frequent changes
of clothing demanded. and hospital. res
taurants. schools and even theatre at the
disposal of the employees at each end of the
tunnel
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

OF the mainmast in the worst sort OF a gaze
without straining your lungs. Haven't dropped
q man from aloft in the las three voyages.
Every man hears the order and knows just what
is going to be done. He don't hnd hiihseii iail-
ing into the sea because the man on the other
end loosed the rope to which he was holding"
II would az soon think Of going to sea without
a negaphone as without my phonograph," he
added.
Then he insisted that the visitor come down
n the cabin and hear "Dollie Gray" the
monograph.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
UOUEN WORLD KNOW.

From The Catholic Standard and Times.
Knapp Il great statistician says that
considerably more than half the population of
the world is feminine.
Snapp-Ridiculous If that were how
would he account for the fact that "one-half of
liveS'2
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
ABOARD SHIP.
CAPTAIN VS. THEY ARE THE

GRcATEST INVENTION OF THE DAY.
She ras one of the steel snips up to date
rom s. nm to stern. The captain was taking the
AfteEf& easily under the canvas covered poop
ok So lay back in wicker steamer chair
"a sacked cigars on which 40 duty had been
i1 g. a bottle OF Scotch" stood on a low table
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
THE SIHPION TUNNEL.

STEADY PROGRESS OF THE WORK-USE OF
LIQUID AIR-UIGH TEMPORAL
TURES ENCOUNTERED.
Several innovations were attempted in the
construction of the greatest of all Alpine tunnels
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

ia. a bottle of Scot
airl. There was
ottie of seltzer,
zen who sail the
still hold that
high ball" is the
I # the devil. at
e2 0 the extent
h~- i spoils whiskey
: water in it.
Eg gang of steve
were filling the
; held full of all
Of things. She
was loading for the
ippines. The mate
ashore, for the
IS longshoreman
taken his place
hossing the job of
owing cargo.
IT h in gs ave
changed in our bust
ness in the last TWEEN
ty years. said the
captain. He took
another drink and
looked about the ship.
There was a time
whea we didn't have
it so easy in port.
Had to hunt up a
argO first and work
like a whale TO get il
slowed away proper
y. Now the shippers
are crying for ships.
and the lOngshoremen
Will even fasten your
matches when you've
OF aboard all you can
carry"
ships have changed.
too, haven I they. cap
tain ," asked the Wis
itor.
Wouldn't have be-
.eyeG they'd ever
built a ship like this
if some one had told
me about il twenty
years ago. Think Of
haY!n' a pilot house
like that or steamers,
and an office as finely
fitted as that of the
man who owns the
feet"
Isn't that a mega
phone hanging over
there - asked the Wis
itor, pointing To a
hornlike affair that
was suspended from
the wall of the wheel
house.
Course it is" said
the captain. This is
a twentieth century
ship, and we have
everything that is
going. Let me tell
you one thing, though;
the megaphone is the
greatest thing for
sailing ships that has
been turned out of
inventors shops in
many a day. Nearly
all of the big ships
have them now, and
there has been a fall
ing off in the number
Of accidents since we
began to use them.
You can make orders
heard TO the top
OF the mainmast in II
without straining your
a man from alOft in
Every man hears the or
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

go AAN AsCAAieiAAo
W G re undoubtedly
wonderful engineers,
and they built things
to last. In bridge con-
StructiOn they en-
plOyed stone extern
sively. and depended
on the principle of the
arch for support. Yet
they did not venture
on long spans. Even
when compare lively
III o d G rn architects
erected the Westmin-
ster bridge in London
Gin 11J0D. it was
thought a great
achievement to build
a span seventy-six
feet long. The steel
arch that carries some
of the railway trains
across Niagara River
stretches 500 feet
from abutment to
abutment.
In the first half of
the nineteenth CEN
tury the majority of
bridges. at least in
this country. were
composed of wood.
Some feeble attempt
at using east and
wrought iron was
made. but il was not
until the BeSsemer
prOCe S cheapened
steel that the latter
material came into
extensive use forty or
fifty years ago. Steel
was found TO be about
as cheap as wrought
iron, and m u c h
stronger.
The next type Of
bridge To attain popu-
larity after the one
which consisted of a
series of masonry
arches. employed the
truss or girder for
carrying burdens. \
number of different
styles of truss have
been designed. and
they all beautifully il
lustrate the aptness Of
one of the descrip-
tiOns given of ensi-
neering the art of
getting the greatest
strength and service
out of the least ma
terial, and at the low
est cost. But this
class of structure has
given place To the
cantileVer in the last
twenty or thirty
years. The longest
single truss span in
this country is-Or
was a few years ago
included in a bridge
over the Ohio River
at Cincinnati. and was
$50 feet in length,
There is a span 51SIa
feet long at Cairo.
and the Havre-de-
Grace bridge of the
Baltimore and Ohio
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

Friend-Are they? Why?
Summer Belle--One of them stares me out of
counenance and the other won't look at me at
all.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

AMERICAN TALENT DEVELOPED BOTI-ROEIs
LING'S TRIUMPHS- S-RECONSTRUCTION
TO MEET NEW NEEDS.
Bridge building is almost old art
boat building. and yet it's greatest development
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
BOTH DTSAGREEABLE.
York Weekly.

rom The New-York Weekly
Summer Belle-There go two of the most dis
reeable mea I've met this season.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
MODERN BRIDGE BUILDING

THE CANTILEVER AND SUSPENSION SYS.
TENS REPLACING THE TRUSS.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
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Van Buren, Deer Hunters.

The meeting of the Van Buren county
deer hunters at Lawrence, January %,
was well attended by representatives
from nearly every town in the county
An organization was formed to be known
as the Van Buren, County Deer Hunters
association, with NJ. d. Buskirk presi-
dent, and G.. w. Showers secretary. The
object of the association is to secure
amendments to the deer law so as to
make it more effective, and to fight the
silk hat, kid glove game laws that are
intended only for the millionaire hunters,
and to freeze out the so-called "pot
hunters" The association numbers about
30, and delegates were elected to attend
the state convention to be held at Ben
ton Harbor, Thursday and Friday of this
week
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
Had to CONQUER or Die.

81 was just about gone," writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs, n.
O., Il had consumption so bad that the
best doctors said | could not live more
than month, but | began to use DR..
Kings New Discovery and was wholly
cured by seven bottles and am now stout
and we'll" It's an unrivaled life saver in
consumption, pneumonia, la grippe and
Bronchitis; infallible for coughs, colds,
asthma, hay fever, Group or whooping
cough. Guaranteed; bottles SOC. and
81. Trial bottles free at Longwell Bros.
drug store. M
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

Exposure to sudden climatic change
produces cold in the head and catarrh is
apt to follow. Provided with Ely's Cream
Balm you are armed against nasal catarrh.
Price SOC. at druggists, or Ely Bros, 56
Warren St., New York, will mail it. The
balm cures without pain, does not irritate
or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itself over
an irritated and angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful inflammation,
cleanses and cures. Cream Balm quickly
cures the cold.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
Bucklen's Arpica Salve

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
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ons, burns, boils, sores, ulcers, letter,
salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands,
guaranteed. Only 25c. at Longwell Bros.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
A Remedy for the Grippe.

remedy recommended for patients afflicted
with the grippe is KEMP'S BALM, which is
especially adapted to the throat and lungs. Don't
wait for the first symptoms OF the disease; get
bottle to-day and keep il for the moment IL is
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this by Keeping the cough loose and the lungs free
from Inflammation. All druggists sell KEMP 5
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The true northerner., 1901-02-01
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank all who assisted us
during the sickness and at the funeral
of our mother, and especially those who
furnished music.
Mr.. AND Mrs. l.. f.. TREsCoTT.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

Ii you receive a sample copy of
The True Northerner, it is an in
vitation to you to become sub
scriber to Van Buren, county's
leading newspaper. Subscription
price, 81 per year il paid in ad-
vance.
20 cents i'm silver or stamps will
pay for trial subscription TO new
subscribers until after the county
seat election, in which every voter
is interested. Such trial subscrip-
tions will be stopped at expiration
unless renewed.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

Neglected colds make fat graveyards" I"
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps
men and women to happy, vigorous
old age.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who so kindly
assisted us in our recent bereavement
Mr.. AND Mrs. A. l.. SHAW.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

Is il burn? Use DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. A cutY Use Dr. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil. At your druggists.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

Such little pills as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are very easily taken and
they are wonderfully effective in cleans
ing the liver and bowels. T.. b. Long
well.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

Piles of people testify to the merit of
Banner Salve in curing piles. 1t is
guaranteed. Il. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
New Suits.

Amanda Dewey VS.. Fred r.. Dewey
divorce.
Ida Oaks VS.. Mark Oaks; divorce.
Annis Fry VS.. Alison Fry; divorce.
Ella Sharp VS.. William Sharp; divorce
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

The Coterie.
February g. Art day.
Leader, Mrs. Flora Welch.
Piano duet. Mrs. Mabelle Briggs,
Mrs Flora Welch.
The artistic value OF the poster,
Mrs. Carrie A. Cole
Famous American paintings.
Mrs. Harriet Anderson
Vocal solo, Miss Stella Hutchins
Glimpses of an artists life, Mrs. Amanda Bartram
Roll call, current events.
Hostess Mrs Grace Sherrod.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in
effect use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, % cents. Samples
free. Every box guaranteed. For sale
by Longwell Bros. m
The true northerner., 1901-02-01

c. a. AveRY--oRY GOODS.
The true northerner., 1901-02-01
Our Local Markets..

Following are the prices paid by our
merchants and dealers for the products
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-03
EVERY MOVEMENT HURTS.

When you have rheumatism. Muscles
feel stiff and sore and joints are painful.
1t does not pay to suffer long from this
disease when it may be cured so prompt
ly and perfectly by Hoods carsaparilla.
This medicine goes right to the spot, neu-
tralizes the acidity of the blood, which
causes rheumatism, and puts an end to
the pain and stiffness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-03
RICHARD BEVERLY RANEY
Who Has Built and Given to the City of Raleigh Free
Library as a Memorial to His Wife

he went to New Orleans to the Mardi
Gras. He visited Mexico twice-in 1890,
and in 1894, on his bridal trip. He spent
portion OF the summer of 1898 in Eng
land. In 1892, he made a tour around the
world.
AS | have already intimated, he is a
book lover. His own private library is an
excellent one, and many of his books are
sumptuously bound
l think it Will interest the reader to
know that the founder of the Olivia Raney
Library is a lineal descendant of an au-
thor of history of England The story
is best told in his own words. taken from
his Notes of Travel" written while he
was in Europe
London, July IA. 1888 Having heard
that an ancestor OF mine. named John
Speed, had written history of England
several hundred years ago, l started out
this afternoon with the determination to
secure a copy if possible. After visiting
not less than a dozen old book stores on
side street near the Strand, was about
to give up, but having the address of SIM
liar places near High Holborn, | visited
them and was rewarded with two excel
lent copies, well preserved and contain
ing portraits of the author. They were
printed in 1892 One of them shall give
to my mother, and the other l shall keep
| found also some good maps of Great
Britaine and Ireland which were per-
formed by the same gifted gentleman"
This was rare find. l have had the
pleasure of examining the history. 1t is
a very large book, and such portions as
read were very interesting to me. The
author was evidently man of profound
learning and a vigorous writer. After Mr.
Raney has given away his fortune it
seems selfish to ask him for this book
also
While he is liberal in his views, he is
a man of strong religious convictions. In
all his travels by land and sea, his diary,
to the best of my recollection, fails not
to record for single Sunday the simple
statement that he attended religious SER
.ce~,
That he has long had it in mind to use
his means for the good of others there can
be no doubt. When he decided suddenly
10 give up his residence in London, he
wrote: "Of course, there is a slight feel
ing of regret at having to abandon all
chance of the fortune with which | would
probably have done some good. In con-
sidering what new business he would en-
gage in, he expresses the hope that he
may find something in which he can do
good. He was struck with this inscription
which he found on an arch in the pink
city of Jeypore High minded men de-
light in doing good, without thought Of
their own interest"
Before had an opportunity to read Mr.
Raney's diary, a friend in Raleigh sug-
gested that the example of the builder
Of the Tai Hahal probably had great infiu-
ence over his mind Whether this be true
or not, it seems to me to be appropriate
to quote somewhat at length his impress
sion of this beautiful memorial of noble
husband to a wife whom he loved with
his hearts best devotion
October 13, 1892. 1t was lovely moon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-03

tai grounds TO the east. The lot is the
hest for the purpose in the whole CITY.
The building is forty fve bv ninetv- one
feet and is three stories in height ex-
elusive of the basement Windows are
placed on three sides of the building. The,
walls are of pressed brick. cream color.
The roof is of red tiles, Conosera pattern.
This roof is much used in tropical coun~
tries. as it is indestructibIe and water
tight and greatly moderates the heat of
the rooms IN summer In addition to
these advantages, its color enhances the
beauty of the structure. The trimmings
of the walls are of ornamental bricks.
terra Gotta. and brownstone. The en-
trance to the library is of the Corinthian
Doric order, executed in brownstone.
The library and reading room are on
the second floor The room is sixty-two
by forty two feet. The books have been
placed in metal stacks against the wall,
and are now open to the public. Mr. RAJ
ney has placed about FIVE thousand vol
umes in the library. He consulted with
literary people about the selection OF
these books. and they represent ali
creeds and schools of thought The card
catalogue is used and the Dewey decimal
system of classification.
On the second floor. besides the library
and readingroom. there is a smoking
room for gentlemen, the librarians office,
and reception room for ladies.
On the first floor there is a handsome
room for the trustees, the residence Of the
librarian. and two stores. the rent of
which will be used by the trustees in de-
fraying the expenses of the library
On the third floor is the library music
hall, the rent of which will be another
source Of income. This hall measures
seventy five by forty-two feet. 1t is
furnished with opera chairs for there have
Leen built stage and dressing room AZ
the west end are a ticket office and a re-
ception room for gentlemen. This hall IL
rented for entertainments. amateur the
atricals lectures. dances and the like.
The library room and music hall is fur
nished with the most approved ventilating
system. The building is heated with
steam and fire-places and furnished with
full electric and gas system of lighting
1t is estimated that the rent of the
stores on the ftrsr floor and of the music
hall on the third floor will yield the libra
~ ain income of fifteen hundred dollars
a year Mr.. Raney hopes to contribute as
much in addition as may be necessary and
TO give a certain sum annually for the
purchase of new books. 1t is likely also
that the city will make a regular annual
appropriation for this purpose the board
OF aldermen having already requested the
Legislature to so amend the city's charter
that this NAV be done. he fol-
lowing figures represent the cost of this
magnificent gift of MIR. Raney to the peo
-. - LII.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-03
Womar's Tuesday Club.

Especial 10 News and Observer
Henderson, n. c., Feb. 2.-The Woman s
Tuesday Club was elegantly entertained
by Mrs. George A. Rose at her beautiful
home on Garnet street, the afternoon CT
January 29th.
Mrs. Henry Perry the recently elected
president, presided with ease and ele-
gance. The programme was as follows
The Paris Exposition.
Short talks by Mrs. w H. Horner Mrs.
Manning, Mrs. A. j. Harris, Mrs. Perry
Mrs. Parker and Mrs. F. r. Harris.
Selection--Mrs. j. r. Singleton.
Study-Effect on Commerce and Art
Mrs. Davis.
Current Topics-Mrs. Buford, Mrs
Goode Cheatham, Mrs. Pittman and Mrs
Cooper, Mrs. Watkins and Miss Charlotte
Young.
Delicious salads and coffee were served
after which bon bons were handed.
Most of the members were present
The invited guests were: Miss SalIie
C!ary, OF New Haven. Conn; Miss Lois
Wright, of Portsmouth. Va; Mrs Sydney
p. Cooper, Mrs. John D. Rose and Mrs.
w o. Shannon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-03

BHliousness is cured by Hoods Pills
25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-03
The OLIVIA RANEY LIBRARY
The People of Raleigh Showing Their Appre-
citation of Mr.. Raneys Gift
by Its Liberal Use.
About One Hundred Books Are Beng Taken Out Daily And
aIarge Number Of Persons Are Each Day Using
the Library Reading Room

is now also general agent for North Caro-
lima of prominent insurance company.
Not many busy men have been as great
travellers as Mr.. Raney. His desire to
sec the world seems to have taken possess
sion of his soul when boy. and few can
feel that the realities of age have fulfilled
tho dreams of youth as in his case, in this
particular at least. On this point l quote
as follows from the preface of his Notes
of Travel"
when l was boy and lived at Kittrell,
North Carolina, ] saw great many people
passing on the trains bound for the Gem
tennial Exposition at Philadelphia. en-
We'd them heartily the pleasure which |
had no means of enjoying myself. and |
then made up my mind that some day |
would go around the world.
He made his first trip to New York
at the age of nineteen, accompanied by his
friend Mr.. John T. Pullen, the banker
philanthropist of Raleigh The next year