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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-08-08

Judge Lichtenberg was i'm town
Monday to see the county commission
ers. He is an ardent advocate Of the
new road law and hopes it may soon be
adopted in this county.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-08-08

In the superior court II uesday l.. c.
larsen was granted divorce from
I Irane Larsen, and Mary Swap, of
Roche Harbor, was divorced from
David G.. Swapp.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

friends don't rcCo'nize Yer when You come
back-ef You ever do sit back, he concluded
with startling earnestneSS.
Superstition is of the most contagious of
ailments. y was with somewhat daunted
spirit that the writer proceeded. and presently
came abruptly upon small, one-roomed log
snack without window chimney. outside "A
very old woman was stirring something in an
IRON pot hung over fire. She bowed down
with age and hldeouS with wrinkles and CRIME.
and her little eyes We're bright and evil. Az the
sound of strangers footsteps she whrled
around with a SWiitnesS that unCannily out
OF Keeping with her apparent iecrepitude. and
after a moments study of the writer's face,
spoke in so cracked an accent and barbarouS q
dialect that it was hard TO make out her mean
ing.
Yer kin some'it"
Assuming the meaning of this to be- You
know something that has brought you up here :"
the writer replied
NO. mother; 1 came to hear something that
you know" at the same time producing q silver
dollar.
With the swiftness of a snake she darted for
ward. snatched the coin and hid it in her bosom.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

,ury ago The Cincinnati-Covington bridge was
rebuilt because it was desirable To run trolley
cars across it, and nobody dreamed of the troll
ley in 1S-G The operation took nearly or quite
three years but it doubled the capacity of the
structure The old Wheeling suspension bridge
originally erected by Roebling more than nifty
years ago Was rebuilt in fN1i and strengthened
in 1870 1t is now good as ever, and if trolley
cars are not put on II will probably last for two
or three generations to come
". IIdebrand superintendent of the works
of John \. Roebngs Sons. and long associated
with this firm in bridgebuilding. dwclt at great
length this point few days ago in con-
vcrsation with Tribune representative. He
pointed out that while the Brooklyn Bridge was
not built with any expectation of the present
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

but not finished until 1861. owing TO the inter
ruption caused by the Civil War. This was en-
tirely rebuilt a few years ago. without any IN
terruption of traffic. In the photographs Oh TINS
bridge which The Tribune reproduces the
cables of the old structure as we'll as those Oh
the new one visible
This circumstance emphasizes two important
facts: Engineers design bridges with specIai
reference to the loads they are expected 10 carry
and the strains to which they will he subjected
And reconstruction is often undertaken when
new conditions arise. The historic Niagara
bridge was good for fifty hundred years
at the time it was taken down. The new steel
arch which replaced it was put there because
the railroads are running very much heavier
locomotives and cars than they did haii cen
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

eyer kem fer wOt?" she snarled
ITO find out if you haven't something 10 .
me: something about the days that are I'll esh
ing.
She squinted cunningly over the edge os H.
rock into the abyss. Yer come fun baIoe .e
she said "Yer'll go back ter below"
Isn't there some charm you could giva ,,
To make it DIeasanter down below ~ e
AT his a malignant grin distorted the deen
lines about her mouth. With a swift noya
rnent she disappeared into the C bin, returnin,
with q bowl of liquid. which steamed and er
udeG a snicy Odor. This she Iroffered Nov
there are certain tales of people who wen, m
see old Nance and never were heard of afte..
ward This might be explained by The fact -
they dre nix steamiDg liquid out If a EOwI. IN
are niany poisonous plants in the North Ca-o-
lima mountains. and it seemed best to evade
the drink.
1T isn't considered polite tc drink alone" said
the writer 10 the witch. "Afte- you"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

bat only in whisperS-and it is by no means
certain to the countryside that she does not near
these whispers most people prefer the SAFE
sill and speak of her as Mother Nance. rive
thousand feet high in the mountains OF Macon
County. among the rOOstS of the buZZlrdS. htr
cabin ClingS wind beaten ledge OF rock
oVerhanging abyss No road leads thlther-
For a stranger 10 make his way there Is
matter of little difficulty. FIRST OF all ne
must find out where old Nance lives Whlch
isn't as easy il might appear. Nc native VIII
guide him. 1t is difficult to find any one VINO
will even tell where the place is
After considerable effort the writer fOunu
Young woOdsman who agreed to accompany MN
on the road old NaRceS, but after some SIN
mic OF the hardest kind of traUplns the youth
lost his courage and refused to- go any further
You can't miss now. ne said, gianclhS
fearfuIly up the mountain side. 1T ain more N
half q mile. There's thu ladge o roch II yer
sure YOU want go. Don't blame me Al your
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

teight arms are built out laterally therefrom
;,y-arC the shore and toward the middle of the
river bit Iv bit being added until one arm either
rccchcs its neighbOr, has attained such
ten.th tfat connecting truss can be interposeo
between them.
j bridge which was built over the Kentucky
River in 1871 was one of the first in which the
cartfIcver idea was embodied. Three of the
most famous successes in this line are the Michi-
gan Central bridge, at Niagara. completed in
1852: the Forth bridge. completed in lS9o. and
the Poughkeepsie bridge. The last mentioned
structure is composed of five spans the two long
est having q length of J4S feet. The Forth
bridge includes three cantilevers. or long armed
Ta one in midstream and one near each shore
TIE central tower is 30 feet. and the two side
towers lJ5 feet wide. Each of the two spans
over the water is made up in the following way:
From the side tower extends arm $50 feet
long. from the central tower another reaches out
a similar distance. and even then there is room
enough between for them to sustain a narrow
truss 80 feet long. Thus, two intervals of LILO
fect are left between towers. From the side
lowers there extend shoreward other arms $50
seet long. Thus the structure proper is over a
Grille in length and. including the approaches on
aind. is S..:.' feet long.
EARLY SUSPENSION BRIDGES.
Suspension bridges were known Ito years ago.
but they were exceedingly crude affairs, and ii
tas customary at first to employ n chain instead
jf wire cable to hold the bridge up. That
system was employed exclusively in the first
forty years of the last century. Even yet Pitts
surg has chain suspension bridge, with a span
q >pN feet. This extends to the Ohio shore
from the point where the Allegheny and Monon-
lthola unite. 1t was built in 1S1G-'I1. In Eu-
IoIc there are still more recent chain bridges.
budapest. which already has one structure
Il this kind. is now building another, whose
-:ain span is 9Il feet long. The Trihuncs pict-
Of that bridge is taken from the pages of
The Engineering Record" Plans for wire cable
susp, nsion were faVorlbly considered two
three years ago hut were finally rejected. prob
Ably because the patriotic HunEarians found it
would be necessary to import the material.
whereas they could forge chains themselves.
Charles Elct American. is credited with
first introducing the Wi:e cable system His
bridge over the Schuylkill, put up in lSi2 had
= span OF only ~ feet. but he affirmed that
one of l. 900 feet would b. perfectly safe.
The most radical revolution in suspension
bridge design. however. was effected 10y John \
EoeblinE. Prussian by birth but long resi-
dent Of Pittsburg Not only h. manu-
facturer of steel and iron wire himself but he
discovered how to remedy a conspicuous defect
in all earlier suspension bridges. their lack Of
rgdity and wind resistance. Hence. ne IS
looked upon as the father of this subdivision OF
the engineering profession His hrst unde-tak-
ing was the construction Of a viaduct across
His plan was scoffed at in advance, but he car
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

traffic its capacity could De doubled at cost
of $,5a0Ono or S4.eOoOto. The new bridge up
at Grand-st will no doubt afford outlet for
"A considerable proportion of the traffic that now
comes by the old one. but at best the relief will
be slight. I'm view of the recent demonstrations
that the latter structure Is inadequate for the
rapidly enlarging demands upon il. this sugges-
ton may perhaps receive the consideration TO
which il Is entitled
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
4 RECORDER or SOIND.
F.om The london Globe.

F'om The LONDON Globe
Herr T. Ruhmer has invented sound recorder
on different principle from that of the PaulSen
tclegraphOne. lie photographs on "A moving film
a sensitive flame. vibrating To the sounds. and
produces ON the film a band of varying intensity.
Light is then projected through this band to a
seienium cell in circuit, with battery and tele-
phone. Tn" variations of intensity of the light
vary the resistance of the cell, and accordingly
increase the strength of the electric current,
thus reproducing the original sounds.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
PRESENT-DAY WITCHCRAFI
OLD HAGS WHO 1ERRIFY NORTH CARo-
LIMA MOUNTAINEERS-
From The Kansas City Star.

From The Kansas City star.
To-day in the mountains of North Carohiia
there is n district which is as wltch riduei dS
was England before the Salei,i l<aiiIli'T -
rrI,ara oged hags who have fostered for them
selves a repute of mystery and terror, hoiu en ii
tire communities in subjectOn, weaving Speii9
and charms hlighting with the evil eye anu
potions of strange ingredients:
Ffllet of n fenny snake.
Eve of newt and of frog.
Wool of bat and tongue of dog
Adder's fork and blind worms Sung
Lizards leg and hoWlet's wing
The hest known Of these is called Old Nance
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
LEARNED TIE DIFFERENCE.

From The Louisville Journal
Nother-What. Have you been fighting again.
Johnnie? Good little boys don't fight.
Johnnie-Yes. I know that i thought he was
a good little boy. but after hit him once
found he wasn't.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

ried il through successfully in the winter of
1874 A.. lie built five six other short bridges
soon afterward. moved to Trenton. where he es
tablished his wire works about half century
ago, and then entered upon much more pre-
tentious tasks. in which he assisted by his
son, Washington John A. Roebling died in
1860. shortly after the company was organized to
build the Brooklyn Bridge. and he did not live to
the work even begun.
FAMOUS ROEBLING BRIDGE.
one of the most famous of the RocblinG
bridges that across the Niagara This
structure, begun in 1851 and finished III four
years. had clear span of 50 feet and was
long looked upon one of the wonders of the
world. In 1891 il WAS replaced by the steel arch
already referred To. The bridge connecting Al
legheny with Fttsburg was another of Roeb-
lngs early triunphs. Then the bridge
from Cincinnati to Covington, begun in 1896,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20
Eye, tested fire. At Hellberg',.

General Manager l.. F. Day, of the
Iowa Central, who has been in the city
a few days looking after business mat
tcrs lin connection with his MARSHALL
avn. Office. left for Minneapolis last
~, >ing, via Des Moines. Mr.. Day is
49,. -. ~ pleased with affairs on the
s Wy says that business was
never better, not . ''y on TINS road. but III
on every piece OF raill @U :. - ars.,Soa ~
the country. THE greates. ~.
to business at present" said IA. ~
lis the lack of cars and that is bottle.
ing us considerably. The lack OF cars
at this season of the year Is unprece-
dented, for usually by Dec. the de-
mand falls off. With our added facili-
ties in the way of rolling stock We
would be pretty well fixed now to
handle our own business If we could get
possession of all our cars. but business
is so good on foreign roads too, that
every Iowa Central car they have in
their possession they are hanging onto
as long as possible" Mr.. Day expressed
great satisfaction at the improvements
ON the roadbed and track during the
pact season and said that never before
had the Central been in q position to
get thru a winter in good shape as 1t
is this winter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20
CHRISTMAS IN THE SCHOOLS.

is Observed Generally in All Buildings
Today-The High School Play.
This is the last day OF school before
the annual holiday vacation of two
weeks. which will last until Monday.
Jan. 6. Christmas was generally OBJ
served in the different buildings today.
exercises appropriate to the season be-
ing held, with Christmas trees In every
kindergarten. In the First ward Mics
Andersons kindergarten pupils had
their Christmas tree this afternoon,
each child having on the tree SOME Mt
tie piece of his work for his parents.
In the other rooms this afternoon ex-
ercises were held, but they were cot OF
an elaborate nature and for the most
part very informal.
In the Second ward Miss Werner's
children had their Christmas tree this
morning, invitations having beer ex-
tended TO the patrons OF the ward. who
quite generally responded. The invita-
lions were on green card board, but in
the shape OF pine tree. For all the
children and their fathers and mothers
there was present. This afternoon the
pupils of Miss Kelly and Miss Water
man joined in Christmas program, as
did also those of Miss Stevens and Miss
VanDerveer and Miss Smith and Miss
Miller The pupils of the latter had
spread after the program.
The Christmas tree at the Third ward
kindergarten. presided over by Miss
Farrand, was had this morning, with
no visitors present This afternoon the
rooms OF Miss PIERCE and Miss Titus
joined in a. program. as did the pupils
of Miss Olson and Miss Nelson. Miss
McConneM's pupils had exercises OF
their own.
The program at the Fourth ward,
for which have been go
ing on for some time was more elabor-
ate than in the other buildings. A
Christmas tree, by the
pupils Of Miss Baird, was enjoyed this
afternoon. Presents were made by the
children for each parent, and for every
other member of the family. all being
placed on the tree. All Of the grade
children assembled in Mrs. Liston's
room this afternoon, where a general
program, lasting from 1880 until
o'clock, was given. The pupils Of Miss
Keep and Miss Black gave Christ
mas cantata, This Story Of the Christ
Child" and those of Miss Giddings gave
songs and different little selections at
ter the conclusion OF the cantatta and
prior to q farce, prepared and given
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

by the pupils of Miss Langon and Miss
Stone. The farce was entitled "Ths
Revolt of Santa Claus" Mrs. Liston's
pupils furnished all of the vocal and
instrumental music given during the
afternoon.
In the Arnold school Principal Nor
rfssey's pupils and those of Miss Roths-
child united for program, which was
largely musical. Miss Halls and Misc
Greenbaum's rooms also united, as did
the pupils of Miss Caswell and Miss
Eichorn. Miss Markers room also had
a program and in the forenoon Miss
Burnell's kindergarten children had
their annual Christmas tree.
The Woodbury. Christmas tree was
given this morning and this afternoon
exercises appropriate to Christmas
tide were given In each of the rooms OF
the building.
The Arson School had very enjoyable
exercises including a little play. The
kindergarten children of Miss Ash
brook had their tree this afternoon, and
tree was also enjoyed by the first
grade pupils of Miss Thorpe. Prior
to the exercises. or just before the noon
recess. grand march of all pupils was
participated in to allow the pupils to
see the Christmas decorations of each
ROOM Exercises were held in each
room this afternoon. Those Of Miss
Lincoln's pupils belonging to the
Washington Club. one of the two So
cieties of the sixth grade, had charge
OF the program in the principals
room. The program included a play,
entitled. The Birds Christmas Carol"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20
a Christmas Jingle.

A Christmas Jingle.
Hellberg, he sells many thousand things
Hellberg ne sells engagement rings
Watches so fine and Oh! how swell!
Finest Of clocks In the land as well.
Opera glasses and gold-headed canes.
Ladies long-and gentlemen's chains,
Diamonds that sparkle like water clear,
All please immensely your sweetheart
dear.
Silverware of the very best make,
Fountain pens that take the cake,
Brooches, pendants and stickpins galore,
Always a plenty at Hellberg's store.
Umbrellas he ha. for rainy day,
And artistic pottery made from clay:
All kinds Of glasses for falling sight,
And chatting dishes he sells them right.
Sss
This paper would be entirely too small
For Hellberg to try to enumerate all;
His stock Is the largest and most up-to-
date
OF any that you can find in the state.
He then invites you. one and all.
To come around and make him call;
And II he should your gift goods sell,
You'll make no mistake. they II surely be
swell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20
INSANE OVER SISTERS DEATH.
Mrs. Roy Bryant, of St. Anthony, Loses
Her Mind by Grisving for Sister.

Mrs. Roy Bryant, OF Ut. Antnony, Loses
Her Mind by Growing for Sister.
Mrs. Roy Bryant. OF ST. Anthony,
went insane Thursday evening at about
o'clock, as the result OF intense grew
ing and mental strain. resulting from
the death of her sister, the late Mrs.
George Dewey. Of ST Anthony, who died
about a week ago. Mrs. Bryant has not
been we'll for some time, and was in
nervous condition when Mrs. Dewey
died. The strain upon her
nervous system was too great and the
climax was reached Thursday evening
when her mind gave way and she be-
came violent. She is now In charge of
a physician, who is doing all in his pow
er to relieve her suffering. It is not
known whether Mrs. Bryant's condition
will prove so serious that she will have
to be sent to the state hospital for treat
ment or not, but as yet no action has
been taken officially.
Mrs. Bryant is a daughter Of Henry
Clark, a well-known resident Of ST. An
thony
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20
A HIGH School A,ax.


The Christmas exercises in the high
school took the nature of high school
play, which was given at the auditorium
Thursday evening. The evenings bill
was farces in two cte,entitled
"Blighted Buds" given under the dtrec-
ton Of Miss Eva Dillenbeck and Miss
Agnes Sears. The piece was recital of
little love tale, with many ups and
downs and counterplots of farcical ma
ture. 1t was delightfully."- given, and was
success in every way. The play was
cast as follows:
Angelina. ........... Miss Fern Foreman
Mrs. H. H. Hitchcock. dashing wild
ow. and mother Of Angelina. .........
.................... Miss Irrna Wallace
Drusilla, and old maid. .................
Observation-Disclosures. Miss Florence Harris
Katie, the maid $500. Miss Helen Abbott
Drummer ........ Mr.. Herbert Parker
Pat, the gardener. Mr.. Sam Burroughs
Professor Palman, Of America. .......
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Mr. Earl Coleman
Sir Roger. Of Balytrammel. Ireland.
Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. John Johnston.
During the evening the high school Or
chestra gave three numbers, "A Lula
by" by Tocaben: selections from I'll
Trovatore." by Thomas, and serenade.
"Roccoco," by Meyer Helmund, and
Miss Besve Beaver, supervisor OF music
in the city schools, sang "'Tis April"
by Nevin. Miss Beaver was accompa-
MED by Mrs. Belle C. Waldo.
AS result OF the Christmas play the
pupils netted about $50, which is to be
expended in the purchase Of depart
ment library for the high school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

A box of Belle Of the Land cigars will
please your gentleman friend for Christ
mas; twenty-five or nifty cigars In a
box. Ask your dealer for them. Manu-
featured by John A. Tallman, city. New
phone, 319.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

The Bee Hive sells the books at less
than many stores pay for them. Albums
are sold SO low that you will wonder
how they got them. A good album for
80 cents, worth $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20


Or Javss Aue and ohysicint
--
Eyes scientifically fitted at Paleys
DR.. Burkart. osteopa,h 302 West MAR.
An elegant line Of nat ware at Paey's.
Oysters in every style at Sundelrs
Cafe.
Gents fine dress gloves and mittens
at Holes.
Hoyt's Department Store open even
ings until Christmas.
Val Blatz Private Stock beer is the
best. Gust Biermann. agent.
Mixed candies, from four pounds for
25 cents up in price at Culley's.
A five pound box OF Lowney's candy
will make a nice Christmas present. b.
A. Morgan.
High grade plated knives and forks
and spoons, at the right prices.
Schmidt's hardware store.
Mrs. S. d. King went to LaMoille this
morning, where she vii! visit few days
with her son, Mr.. C. r. Gage.
You should see the handsome sofa
pillows at Cards? They arrived this
morning. Nothing nicer for presen.
Beautiful new Christmas ties. the
newest designs OF the best tiemaker in
the United States received today at
Storms.
There will be great. nice load OF
COAL fine quality. coming your way
provided you order it from George Ny
den. City weight.
Boxing gloves and foot balls, tool
chests, sled.s and skates, pocket knives
and razors, shears and carvers at Bull
locks. ia East Main.
Agent F. NJ. White, of the Iowa Cen
trail, at Eldora. spent Wednesday in the
city looking after business matters In
connection with the general offices.
-S>--
We have William Penn, Tom Moore,
Robert Burns Chanceilors and numer-
Gus other well-known brands of cigars
packed twelve and twenty-five in box
Buy your friends box of these and you
will surely please them. LaShelle u
Housekeepers would save much use
less worry, to say nothing of time, If
they would buy their bakery goods at
Sundell's cafe. You can get fruit or
layer cakes, cookies, pies or anything
you want in that line. and just as good
as mother used to make. Wedding par
ties supplied on short notice.
--------~s--------
Mrs. W. n. Gibson. of Minneapolis,
arrived in the city Thursday evening,
being summoned by a telegram an
nouncing the serious illness OF her aunt,
Mrs. n. NJ. Patterson, OF this city. Mrs.
Patterson who makes her home with
her daughter. Miss Alice Patterson, is
critically Ill. She has been suffering an
attack OF erysipelas, which has been fol-
lowed by mental exhaustion, and but
slight hopes are entertained for her
recovery. Mrs. Patterson is IS years Of
&c
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

AS usual. DR.. Wilson. the we'll known
eye and ear specialist, Is daily found
the city Thursday. meeting here their
the same as twenty-five years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

Fancy china. dinners sets. chambe,
sets and everything useful for Christ.
has presents at the Bee Hive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

Merritt Greene, Jr.. Ed Andrews, Har-
ry Beasley and Thomas Fuller are home
from Ames to remain during the holi-
day and mid-winter vacation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

Try box of our Puravana or Owl
cigars. twenty five in box. 81 per box
either store. La.Shelle & Cook.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

We have few house coats left, which
you can have at less than cost, at
Stern's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

Walter Il. Perkins' comedians will APP
pear in The Man from Mexico at tn.
0deon Christmas matinee and night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-20

New coatings in new bright and fresh
effects with eiegant trimmings at Hop
KRIS. the popular tailor.