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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-11-14

Half Mtiiion Dollar damage BY Fire -
the Nsw kAst River Bridge
Three Men KILLED.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE new East
river bridge, i'm process Of construc'
lion between New York and Brooklyn,
VAS damaged Ia the amount OF al
least half million dollars. Monday
night. by a fire that for four hours
ragged s55 feet in the air, on the sum-
init Of the great steel tower on the
New York side.
Three men who were on the tower
are reported To have fallen TO the riv-
err Owing To the enormous height or
the tower it was impossible 10 reach
the fire with any apparatus in the
IRE department, and the flames, after
devouring all the wood work on the
top of the tower, seized on the tim
Der false work of the two foot bridges
suspended from the main cables
burning away the supports until near
ly . million feet of blazing lumber fell
with mighty splash and hiss into
the stream. The fall Of the foot
bridge carried away scores OF the
lighter cables and guys, which trailed
in the water. rendering IL necessary
for the police 10 stop all traffic up
and down the river.
Hurled Into the River.
Daniel Brophy and his brother
John, Of MONTREAL; a. p. Mcbride. and
an unknown man were at work on
the tower when the fire started. While
they were helping the fircmen to haul
up the hose the frame work on which
they stood collapsed and the two
Brophys and the unknown man were
hurled into the river. Mcbride saved
himself by catching a piece Of Pro-
jecting steel work. While the fire was
at its height party of fircmen were
cut off at the base Of the tower
where they were exposed to torrent
of brands and red-hot pieces of steel,
They were rescued after several had
been severely burned. Brands from
the tower set fire to- the big store
house of the Penns ylvania Steel Co,
on the bridge. 1t was entirely con-
stunned.
Bridge BADLY Damaged.
II was IL o'clock before the flames
had devoured everything combustible
leaving only the steel tower and the
four great lsM-inch steel cables
stretching across the river These
cables were recently completed, save
for the steel shcathing. and il Is
feared that they have been badly dam
aged by the intense heat Should il
be necessary 10 replace them the la
Dor Of two years would be lost.
Chief Engineer Martin. in charge OF
the bridge iron. said that of The four
steel saddles. weighing "a tons. on the
top Of the tower. three were red hot.
but were unchanged OF the four ca
bles resting on the saddles two he
found would have to be partially re-
placed lay splicing. This would in
volve a delay of at least four months
The remaining cables suffered little
injury. The loss on the two foot
bridges is estimated at 100000. The
contractors are John 4. Roebling,
Sons a Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-11-14

Confidence Would you trust him"
"Oh, yes" ITO what extent?" We'll, Id
trust him 70 look out for his own interests
and that is all Chicago Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-11-14

Putnam Fadeless DYES do not stain the
hands or spot the kettle, except green and
purple.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-11-14

| am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs Thos.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-11-14

There's always room at the top, except
for the bad strawberries.-India
News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-11-14
l|AN PRINCE Of SIAM.
alton From the Ladies' 81
NO Compensated for ny de-
Made the stellar Attractions
he Closing Might Of the st
Puis Horse aud beauty show.

|s' Louis, Nov. 9.-Somdotch Crow.
n Maha Vagiravudh. crown prince Of
m. and his party arrived in st
;. Saturday morning. by special
over the Chicago & Alton road
were the guests of th- city and
- Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
New Drive Gate.

A perfect drive gate has long been
needed, gate that will work smoothly,
easily, and unfailingly. Such gate
is on exhibition by Mr.. o. Y. Carson
in this city on the vacant lot opposite
the Virginia Hotel. Every one who
uses a gate should see it. Mr.. Thos.
2. Grasty, who is known to buy only
the best of everything has given the
following testimony as to the merits
of the New Drive Gate.
Stanton, Va, May %, 1902.
I can cheerfully say that after using
one of Whites steel drive gates sold
here by o. V. Carson that it gives en-
tire. satisfaction. 1t is perfect In its
movement. The latching system is
wonderful. It is the best gate ever
saw. Ipaid 500. 90 for mine and would
not take three times that amount and
do without one of the same kind. l
also have found Mr.. Carson to be
straight forward in bis dealings.
THOMAS P. GRASTY.
May 2Srd adv. 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
Mr.. Braxton's Fine Work.

Speaking of the leading men in the
constitutional convention the Richmond
Times of Sunday contains the follow
ing in regard to the work of Hon. A.
q. Braxton for the corporations COM
mission.
Upon no less high plane than this
does the Hon. Allen Caperton Braxton,
of the county of Augusta stand before
the people of the State. When he was
named by President Goode to head the
Corporation Committee, it was freely
said that he was "up against the real
thing" and that his work in this line
would surely come to naught. But for
nigh unto six months by day and six
months by night, he toiled and strug-
gled down amid the catacombs of the
Capitol until finally in the midst of
winter he brought forth report, signed
bv every member of his committee,
which was ultimately adopted by the
convention and which is called per-
haps the most complete and useful Or
dinance on the subject Of corporations
in any Constitution of the United
StateS.''
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
His First Charge.

Rev. John R. Rosebro, of Fredericks
burg, Va, who has accepted the call to
the passionate of Waverly Presby terian
church, preached to his new charge
yesterday morning and last night. Mr..
ROsebr0 is graduate of Union Theo
logical Seminary, Richmond, Va, and
is son of Rev. J. w. Rosebro, of
Fredericksburg, Va. He is young and
unmarried. The call was unanimous.
Mr.. Rosebr0 takes the place of Rev.
William Cumming, who accepted call
about the middle of January to a
church in Winchester. KY. The date
of ordination will be fixed by the Pres
bytery, which meets June 10th.-Balti-
more Sun.
Mr.. Rosebro is son of Rev. J. W.
ROsebrO, for many years pastor of the
Messy Creek Presbyterian church, and
is well remembered in that section.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The News of this city feels sorry for
the SPECTATOR. Our esteemed con-
temporary is very kind. We have
been informing those who deserted in
1896 that we for one will obj ect to their
coming back into the party to dictate
it's policy and grab at the offices. This
sentiment the News fears will be the
death OF the SPECTATOR, or if not, will
tend greatly to infirmlty. The News
says that brains cannot be sidetrack-
ed, and of course only men of brains
sneaked off into the ranks of the enemy
in '96. If this is the point the News
desires to make we are willing to con.
cede it, It is nothing unusual fol
mercenary men to have brains, they
generally do.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

Hon. III. ID. Flood informs us that
there is an opportunity for the county
of Augusta to be supplied with rural
free delivery of mail. He would be
glad to hear whether the people of the
county desire such addition to their
mail facilities, and We suggest that
any persons in the county who desire
such advantages write him on the
subject. We cannot conceive OF any
opposition. however, as the government
supplies such conveniences free, and
our people will surely not object to
any additional facilities which give
them quicker and better mail service.
We hope, therefore, that the people
will urge Mr.. Flood to press this mat
ter as fast as possible.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The q. A. R. 3 of Indiana adopted
the following resolution at their re-
cent convention:
Resolved, that the survivors of the
war for the Union heartily approve
the conduct Of the United States in
the war with Spain and the insurrec-
tion in the Philippine Islands, and that
we hold in scorn and contempt all cit
liens of the United States who see fit
to brand our soldiers and their conduct
as cruel and inhuman.
The argument which forced this res
olution through, after hot debate,
was that when soldiers they had COM
mitted outrages of equal dignity with
any In the Philippines.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
Final Exercises at the University.

The programme of final exercises at
the University will probably excel any |
of former years. In addition to the
usual events there will be unveiled on
Wednesday, June 18th, q portrait OF |
Chief Justice John Marshall, which |
was presented to the University by |
Mr.. John L. Williams, of Richmond.
Judge L. l.. Lewis, of Richmond,
will make presentation address, and
Professor W. M. Lille will make the re-
Spouse on behalf Of the University.
On the same day Colonel William E.
Peters, who will retire this session as
professor of Latin, after over thirty
years of service. will be presented with
loving cup In appreciation of the re-
gard and esteem in which he is held by
the other educators Of the State and
by his old pupils. Professor FOard, of
| the Virginia Military Institute, and
DR.. Denny. Of Washington and Lee
University, are at the head of the
movement to present this cup.
DR.. Carter Helm Jones, of Louis
Vile, will deliver the baccalaureate SER
mon Sunday, June 18th.
James Lane Allen, the Kentucky au-
thor, will deliver the final address be-
tore tho literary societies.
| The programme in detail follows:
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th.
SP. Mp. K. german.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18th.
II A. M.-Baccalaureate sermon by
the Rev. Carter Helm Jones, of Louis
willie, KY.
$50 P. M.-Address before Young
Mems Christian Association by the
Rev. g. H. Jones.
MONDAY, JUNE 10th.
10 A. M.-Morning german.
10 M.-Final celebration of the WASH
lington and Jefferson Literary Societies.
Address by James Lane Allen, of Ken
lucky. Presentation of the University
magazine medals and awarding of the
literary prizes.
P. MT. I. l.. K. A. german.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18th.
10 A. M.-Meeting of the Alumni
Association.
M.-Address before the alumni by
Judge E. H. Farrar, of New Orleans.
2 P. M.-Alumni luncheon in the
| Fayerweather gymnasium.
to IL P. M.-Open air concert on
the lawn by the Stonewall Brigade
Band, of StauntOn.
| 1870 P. M.-Final ball.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th.
II A. M.-Unveiling of the John
Marshall memorial.
II M.-Unveiling of the William E.
Peters memorial.
8P. M.-Conferring of degrees.
| IL z. M.-ReceptiOn In the library
| to graduates.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The Sampson of old and the modern
Sampson are dead. The first had the
reputation of being strong, the latter
was weak. The one slew his enemies,
the other went away when his enemies
were being slain. The one had faith
less wife. the other was faithless
husband.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The small number Of prominent
office holders from the South under
the government is accounted for by
the fact that the white Republicans of
the South have not impressed their
merit on the appointing power, though
the black Republicans have risen high
and are still climbing. Soon the South
may be better, or If not better, more
numerously represented, especially by
coIored Offieeholders.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
Decoration-Da
(Communicated.)

(Communicated.)
Decoration-day, or Memorial day. as
it is called in the South, is one of the
oldest, and probably wears more
sombre aspect than any of our holidays
1t originated in the South and South
ern women have the honor of inaugu-
rating it. In loving memory of the dead
soldiers they would 60 each spring to
their graves and strew them with
flowers. By the time the war had
closed, the custom had become pretty
general, and it is now observed by
every State in the Union. The first
States to celebrate the day were Ala
bama and Georgia, the date was April
26, 1856.
The date for the observance of Dec
oration-day was not fixed by statute,
but gradually and imperceptibly May
80 became an unwritten law. This
has not been fixed as a legal holiday
by our government, yet both houses of
Congress adjourn May 30 out of respect
to the memory of the dead.
May 80 was formally set aside at the
North by the Grand Army of the Re-
public in 1868. New Jersey was the
first State to set aside the date by a
legislative act, and New York the first
State to make it legal holiday.
There could scarcely be a more be-
fitting and cOmmendable way to show
our respect for the memory of those
who fell upon the battle field for their
country than by visiting their graves
and strewing and planting flowers on
them. w. M. K.
Baltimore, Md, May 49,.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

into line in the caucus remains to be
seen.
Apropos Of the Hanna-Fry ship sub
sidy bill the last issue Of LloydS Reg
lister states that the Steel Trust is the
largest owner of vessels in the United
States and the fifth largest owner in the
world. 1t is not surprising the bill
was passed by the Senate. !.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

At Moravian Falls, N. G., there is
published small Republican sheet'
which for cheapness of subscription
and wit is a curiosity. The name is
yellow Jacket" it appears hi weekly,
and the subscription price is 80 cents
per year. The paper looks like 80
cents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The beef trust has been prosecuted
by the Republican administration.
This is the first instance. Other fruits
have robbed the people just as illegal
ly, but they have been better contri
butors to the campaign fund.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

Without dissenting vote the House
of Representatives on Saturday vindi-
Gated Admiral Schley against the sour
rilous attack made on him by Maclay.
The Maclay 'history" was by dellber.
ate act Of legislation barred from being
used in the Naval Academy or any
other branch of the naval service.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
At THE CORONATION.

MIR. Whitelaw Reid, special envoy
to the court of st. James to represent
these United States at the coronation
Of King Edward, has sailed. He no
doubt feels the weight of his RESPONSE
bility and the airiness of his trousers.
He will amble before his most gracious
majesty In the gath of turnkey, and
prance in lace and feathers, shoe buck
les and knee pants, with that elegance
and grace which our rich are fast
learning from English tutors. This is
the first job of real fiunkyism which
has been inflicted on nation at such
a period, by the United States. 1t would
be well If it were the last, and better
If the infection, and affection, had
never been conceived much less born.
1t is In line, however, with what we
are fast approaching. 1t may be fool
ish seemingly, to say that some now
born will see the throngs and watch
the procession. and hear the plaudits,
when our own king is crowned. But
whether he be king In name or not
there are those now living who will
behold a virtual, if not real king, on
the throne in the United States. The
first real steps have been taken. Soon
three terms as president will be given
some ambitious person, then will come
the coup d 'etat, and like France we
will turn into an empire in the twink
ling of an eye. Great wealth, trusts
and combines, are inconsistent with
the simplicity of Republican govern
ment, and therefore simplicity must
give way. Great armies and navies are
no more parts of simple Republican
government than they are parts OF the
plan of salvation. Slavery was decrled
and destroyed because it was inconsis-
tent with Republican government,
but the color of the slaves alone was
changed, and the serfdom of today is
an evidence of what we are facing.
Mr.. Reid should study we'll the de-
tails of this affair, be should make note
of the Kings pose, his manner toward
his subjects, his royal robes. his equi-
page, his retinue Of c0urtiers and
army of fiunk1es. He should be able
to tell Theodore all about 1t on his re-
turn, and If needs be give him some
private lessons, and above all he
should have himself photographed
along with Theodore's daughter,
Princess Alice, and others Of our roy
atty, and let the same be published in
our great pictorials, that he may see
whether our representatives looked the
look we hoped they would. A large
oil painting might be made of the cor
onation scene and hung in our capitol
so that the populace might behold our
special envoy, and observe his regal
bearing and elegant posture. Those
persons who toll and who cannot long
absent themselves from their plows,
and anvils, and workshops, have a
right to demand an opportunity of
looking on this picture and uncover
ing their heads before so august a
scene and they should demand it, they
should see our representative at the
coronation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

Buffalo Bills show was slow start
ing out this year because of his diff
Guilty In getting "bronco busters" Not
so with the Republican show.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The President showed wonderful
activity In sending Uncle Sam g mon
ey to aid the sufferers from the volcanic
eruption in Martinique. We hope be
was equally active in sending some of
Theodore's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
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LUCAS COUNTY. o.

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LARS for each and every case of Ca
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of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1886.
f~, A. W. GLEASON,
49, Notary Public.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

Err CaTo The Confederate Memo
VI Ooios rial Association have con-
cluded to abandon the use of chains about
the graves of Confederate soldiers in
ThornrOse cemetery, and these chains will
be sold at public auction in front of the
court house door on MONDAY, COurt-day.
Our farmers should look at them as they
can be made very seryiceable. 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

In North Carolina some editors have
been disfranchised by the poll tax. In
Virginia a property tax would send
many an one away sorrowful.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

The cardinal principal of the Repub-
lican party is: Equal rights to none,
and special privileges to all.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23


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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.-The tlrm of E.
W. Stewart Il Co., consisting of E. W.
Stewart and John II. Blackburn, has been
dissolved by mutual consent.
E. w. STEWART.
E. W. Stewart has formed a co-nartner.
ship with William Lambert, Jr., under the
firm name of E. W. Stewart & Co., to con-
duct business of general contracting and
the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds and
all kinds of building material Their place
of business will be corner of Church street
and Middlebrook avenue The patronage
OF the public is respectfully solicited.
Phone mum Der 1874.
map 9-4t E. W. STEWART & co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK j?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure to know of the mandarin
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

MONEY TO LEND on improved real
W estate. Office over the Farmers &
Merchants Bank. Entrance on Augusta
Street, JOHN M, CARROTT
aug 16-4m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative BromO- Quinine Tablets
cure cold in day. No cure, no Pay
Price rs cents. dec 20 1y
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-23

a fter about June 1st BOLEN'S Jewelry
- Store will be located at LOG W. Main
St., opposite Timberlaks's dry goods store
The Washington times., 1902-09-16

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with Old educational
of
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student of compare national
in
perpetual striving
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in country
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tion all
specific each
pied for teaching a
depended hand
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The Washington times., 1902-09-16

though subjected frequently failed
received
hardest child him least
To credit Britain Ireland
against
detrimental bodies
a o estab a
until killed light
of
reliable
comparatively primitive The intelligence
o the
consideration
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come a succe