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The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
A WONDERFUL BRIDGE.
The Longest Single Span Bridge in tho World Now Being
Er.e4ed Over the ST. Rivor Near Quebec

above the surface Of the water, allowing
passage to the largest vessel aAoat.
The bridge is approached by short
span on each side of the river, each zzc
feet long. Two supporting arnis each
500 feet long will carry the central span
which is 1Soofeet long. To balance the
enormous weight of everything between
the towers, gigantic anchors were
planned, one on each bank.
The proper comparison between this
and other great bridges is not on the
score Of mere size, width or height, But
en- the point chiefly involved in this
Kind of structure-the length of the CEN
ira! span. The difficulties and mechan-
ical ingenuity all centre on this. There
are several other great bridges in the
world of the same general class as the
Quebec bridge, but none of them equal
it in this one regard.
The wonderful bridge over the Firth
of Forth in Scotland, which awakened
world wide interest by its daring,
enormity and advantages, is now second
to the Quebec bridge, its central span
being 90 feet shorter.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
MEMS HATS IN CHURCH.
The Care Of Them Is a Troublesome
Question That Is Awaiting
Solution.

1t Is a mater of historical record that
our forefathers in the seventeenth cen
tury wore their headgear at divine serV-
ice and also at dinner, but it has re-
mained for an English newspaper to
testify that in it's opinion gentlemen
sometimes refrain from going to church
because of their hats, says the London
Hatters' Gazette,
A daily paper has recently suggested
that the very irregular attendance OF
upper class males at church may be due
to the respect with which they regard
their headgear and the inadequate ac-
commodation provided in sacred edi-
fees for the safe bestowal OF the cher
ished topper"
They quote Piceadilly halter as say
ing: Il receive more hats to block on
Monday morning than on any other day
OF the week, and judging from the OBJ
servations l hear, should say that the
owners benefit very little by going to
church. If they place their hats under
the seats they are kicked by the occu-
pants of the pew behind, ladies being
almost as careless as mischievous boys
in this respect Then if they deposit the
hats on the seats some one-probably
the owner himself-is sure to sit upon
them. Why can't every West END
church have a cloakroom, where gen.
tlemen can leave their hats? This sug-
gestion has often been made. A small
sum could be charged and devoted, let us
say. to the clothing Of the heather in
West Africa"
A West End vicar who was asked II
this diHculty explained why men did
not go to church, gave an unsympathetlc
answer II cannot conceive" he said.
"even in these artificial and fnnicklng
days. of a man who would avoid going
to church out of consideration for his
hat. At regular intervals male mem
bers Of my congregation complain to
me about this matter, and l Invariably
| tell them to wear caps"
A verger at a neighboring church who
offered as a remedy the suggestion tha1
men should wear opera hats told the
amusing story of an experiment. "One
| gentleman always used to put his hal
outside the door of his pew he said;
"others followed, until the whole aisle
| showed a row of silk hats. This was al
right till one night an old gentleman
| who was short-sighted and infirm came
| late. He helped himself forward BY
resting his hand on each pew. In this
way he kicked every hat into the aisle
and 'dribbled' his way, so to speak, III
! to his seat
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

The largest single span bridge in the
world is now in course of erection over
the St. Lawrence River, six miles below
Quebec, after fifty years of setbacks.
The story Of this bridge and its incl
dental history is most interesting.
The necessity of crossing over the
St. Lawrence at or near Quebec has
always been recognized, and the lack OF
|. has been the means of keeping Quebec
and all its related territory from COM
mercial growth.
After the close of navigation each year
shipping is at standstiil. None OF the
great railways would ever make their
tsvnia. .ls in Cuehec for this reason. No
business could be handled there at the
seasons end, advantageously; for If
freight had 70 be shipped to another
point from there it was necessary to
bring it back through Montreal in order
to reach an ocean port. The shipping
busines, of the city had to be all trans
acted during six months Of the year.
There is a country of vast natural
resource, tributary to Quebec and this
has all been stagnant commercially on
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
THE BREATH OF LIFE

It's significant fact that the strong
est animal o. its size, the gorilla, also
has the largest lungs. Powerful lungs
mears powerful creatures. How to keep
the breathing organs right should be
mans chlefest study. Like thousands
Of others, Mrs. Ora A. Stephens, Of
Port Williams, O.. has learned how to
do this. She writes "Three bottles
of DR.. King New Discovery stopped
nv cough Of two years and cured me
of what my friends thought consump-
ton. O., It's grand for throat and
lung troubles" Guaranteed by E. L.
Whitehead & Co., druggists. Price
SOC and $lOO. Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Next in importance is the Williams
burg Suspension Bridge which has =
span : 600 feet in the cear-that is 900
feet shorter than the Quebec bridge span.
Then follows the Brooklyn bridge over
the East River at New York, with .
1895 foot span and next the new Man
haitian bridge which will clear 1870
feet
These are all considered great bridget
and the Quebec bridge will lead them
abby far the greatest of its class in
the world.
No bridge construction ever presented
such difficulties as this. The bottom OF
the ST. Lawrence river is nearly all
boulder., with small amount of clay
and sand. When the foundations were
commenced, it was found necessary to
drill and blast to great depth. Some
bridge foundations have been sunk
deeper, but never through such diff.
cutie. and drawbacks. The drills
broke repeatedly, causing great delays
and consequent expense.
In spite Of obstacles the substructurs
was completed at the contractors prom
ised time-November, 1901.
An intensely interesting feature of the
construction is the gigantic traveller that
was built to carry on the erection of the
STEEL work. This is somewhat unusual
procedure in bridge construction, and to
test its practicability the Phoenix Bridge
Company erected working model of
the structure and the traveller. 1t travels
on rails built beyond the sides of the
bridge, so that it has at all times abso-
lutte control over every piece of material
incorporated in the structure. The tray
eler is as feet high, 100 feet wide, and
is operated entirely by electricity. 1t
uses IS miles of rope in its movements.
The most exciting and perhaps most
interesting part of the whole construction
will be the insertion of the great and
all-important central span. How this
may be done is as yet generally matter Of
speculation, as the bridge company has
not disclosed the plan for accomplish
ing it.
The Quebec bridge will be lasting
mark of engineering skill, but its inhu-
ence on the business future of Eastern
Canada will be its most important fea-
ture after its completion. 1t will be the
only great highway of trade from all
that resourceful land. And the railroads
on the south of the St. Lawrence have
always been most anxious to gain en-
trance TO Quebec. 5:',:' ~
The bridge company, in figuring or
the superstructure had to consider ,
method Of painting that would in som'
degree protect the metal against thu
peculiar damp and foggy climatic con
ditions of the locality. Competitiv
tests were made, and the Sherwin- Will
liams Metal Protective Paints decide,
upon as possessing the desired qualities
Such feats of mechanical ingenuity ar
always full of interest to the reader {
} the worlds events, though their frequer
occurrence of late years has so accu.
. toned the public in general to extr:
, ordinary accomplishments that they q
t not seem to awaken much excitemel
t outside of scientific circles.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
count of the above conditions.

account of the above conditions.
During the winter of 1902, Quebec ad-
vertised a big carnival. Excursions nswere
run from all directions. On the south side
ef the river several hundred excursion
lists arrived from the States only to find
the ferry boats stopped by ice in the
river and no possible means of getting
to Quebec except going By train to
Montreal and back on the other side OF
the river-and the very venturesome
alternative of crossing the swift stream
between the ice cakes. Lord and Lady
Mimic, among others, did accomplish
shi, last feat. The others had no more
than view of the great arches OF well
come visible over in the city, as a reward
for their trouble, and had to return to
their homes with that little satisfaction.
Many plans have been made for a
bridge to bring the needed advantages
to Quebec. Schemes for great ferry
boats, tunneling under the river and
other impracticable things were submit
ted. But, in 1852, a civil engineer
named Serrill prepared elaborate plans
for suspension bridge with 1900 foot
span, and his plan is virtually the one
being used now; and the location is the
same. AT that time support was not
forthcoming. In 1884 company was
formed, but it accomplished nothing.
In 1887 another was organized to carry
out the same plans, but it did not gst
down to business, although it is this
came company, reorganized, that is now
carrying on the work.
Two hundred thousand dollars was
subscribed in 1897 by the shareholders
Of the company, twenty-five per cent. of
which was paid in. The Federal Gov
eminent granted financial aid to the tune
of a million, the City of Quebec gave
5000, 900 and the Province of Quebec
$4,000.
In all the stretch of 17o miles between
Quebec and Montreal there is no other
crossing, and no other spot at which a
bridge could possibly be built. The
natural disadvantages, even here, are
serious and numerous. The river has
great velocity, is 2, 600 feet wide at high
water and very deep. Erecting sup
ports in the stream could not be consid-
cred. The site efers one great advan-
tage, however, the stretch of seven
miles from the city to the bridge site
presents the greatest natural opportuni-
ties in the world for docks and shipping
places. The entire shipping of Canada
could be handled At this one port with
out congestion.
To carry out the plans was heavy
problem for the engineers. There wa
nothing to guide them. There has beer
no other bridge Of this nature and siz'
ever built. 1t was necessary to plaI
piers and anchors On the banks tina
would carry span between them thire
of mile long, and also the live weigh
that it will have to bear in the way Q
trains, vehicles, etc. There will be tw
railway tracks, two trolley lines, tw
roadways and two sidewalks.
The parts are of immense size, tn
total length of the structure being $3.50
feet and the width 6S feet. The lowe
Point of the bridge proper is $50 fe'
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

In these days of rush and hurry
courtesy Is often forgotten. In the
mad, pell NELL rush of our life little
things are done to offend that we
rather remained undone. A hastily
eaten meal and it's resultant headache
may cause us social or financial loss
The wise man or woman is the one
who relieves little ills of this sort by a
little dose OF Kodol for Dyspepsia. 1t
digests what you eat and puts your
stomach back into shape. Sold by E
IT. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

A report comes from one section of th g
country that the mosquitoes are SO bad
that they have driven all the foxes
from the woods into the corn fields.
One gentleman saw tour at one time
and they made no effort at all to get
away-just walked off. While examir-
ing their track two more passed by in
two feet of where he was standing -
The Robesonian.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
"TO CURE A FELON"

says Sam Kendall, of Phlllipsburg,
Kan, 'jnst cover it over with Buck
lens Arnica Salye and the Salve will
e. the rest" Quickest cure for Burns,
Boils, Sores, Scslds, Wounds, Piles. Ec-
zama, Salt Rheum, Chapped Hands,
Sore Feet and Sore Eyes. Only Csc at
f 7. Whitehead e. Cos drug store.
Guaranteed.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

A cold taken at this time Of the year
is generally hard to get rid OF but 1t
will not be able to Withstand Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. That will
cure all colds, coughs, Group, whoop-
ing cough, ETC., by driving them out
through the bowels. If you have cold
try it and if not cured get your money
back. No opiates.
E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland N eek
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

When two strong men come to
slows, even il they ere we'll matched,
/ IS Not q pleasing sight, but if the
man who gets the worst Of it will use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, he will
0ok better and feel better in short
rider. Be sure you get DeWitt's.
coed for everything saive is used for,
,aeluding piles. Sold by E. Z. White
Sad & Go.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

ManIan relieves instantly the pain
c"rsed by those blind, bleeding, itch
tng and protrrding piles. 1t Is put up
IL collapsibIe tubes IN such way that
!; can be applied where the trouble Or
isjnatas, thus stopping the pain imme-
dtately. Try one bottle and if you are
Mt relieyed, your money will be re-
iuaded. Try our free offer.
L I. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck,
I@ggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions of
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

A bath cleanses the skin and rlds
the pores of refuse. A bath makes for
better fellowship and citizenship. Not
only should the outside of the body be
cleaned, but occ assienal use OF laxa-
tive or cathartic opens the bowels and
clears the system of effete matter. Best
for this are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Pleasant little pills that do
not grippe or sicken. Sold by E. 7.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

What is to become of the spelling
bee, that quaint source OF go much de-
light ard renown in the little red
schoolhouses,if the presidential fiat i'm
poses the reformed spelling on the
coun try New York Sun
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

VIII On you have a cold it is we'll to
be very careful about using anything
that will cause constipation. Be par
ticularly careful about preparations
containing opiates. Use Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar, which stops
the cough and moves the bowels. Sold
by E, T, Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

4 sour stomach a bad breath, pasty
complexion and other consequences OF
r dIsoIderd digestion are quickly re-
moved by The use Of Rings Dyspepsia
Tablets. Two Gr,s treatment free.
F.. 2. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
tacgett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Good FOR the cough, removes the
ii, the cause Of the cough. That's
the work Of Kennedy's Laxative Hon.
g. and Tar-the original laxative
""ugh syrup. Contains no opiates
Sid by +. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

For brass goods lemon juice with
little fine silver sand is excellent.
They should afterward be rinsed with
boiling W ater and polished with soft
rag.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
A CERTAIN CURE FOR ACHING
FEET.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures Tired, Ach-
Ing, Callous. Sweating, Swollen feet.
Al all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
Sample FREE.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

It arouses energy, develops and stlm-
mates nervous life, arouses the courage
Of youth. 1t makes you young again.
9hat's what HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tsjn Tea will do. 80 cents, Tea or
E4hiets. E. T. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Mrs. Skinnum-Why are you all
aiding from Tommy? Tommy is the
butcher CONS with the bill.-Phlladel-
mia Record.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Are you troubled with piles? One
7neItcal:0n Of ManZan Will give i'm
mediate relief.
=. 7. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck,
Zasgett's Drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Tone the liver, move the bowels,
cleanse the system, Dade's Little Llv-
< Pills never grippe.
F. T. Whitehead 4 Co, Scotland Neck
E,aggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

pinesalve cleanses wounds, Is hlg ghly
ontiseptie, unequaled for cracked
hands. Good Tor cuts. Il. L. Whlte-
head & Co.. Scotland Neck, Leggett
.:rug store, H0bgood.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

The postage stamp offers new route
- wealth. But much depends on the
st.np OF man who licks it.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Of course, tbs servant who had pre-
sicted the latest earthquake is prompt
~ to the I0re.--Phlladelphia Ledger.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

AS viewed from this distance, the
Havana insurrection appears to be OF
c4arGot size.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Action from youth, advice from
middle age, prayers from the aged
.iesiGd.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

The Hght,running tongue has a
heart to match.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

A peacemaker Is blessed provided he
VII assume all the responsibility
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

The soul OF all science is the science
O. The soul.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

The worst of all liars may be able tc
make the best analysis of truth.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

Thrift is good evidence of faith in
{ nfidenCe.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

The growing tendency OF twentieth
century flyers" to fly the track should
be restrained.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

&sk any JAP" that you may see,
why the Gar, with Bear behind" !"
had 10 climb a tree.
The Yanks, God bless the Yanks, says
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWD-
ERS FOR CHILDREN,

Successfully used by Mother Gray
nurse ia tho Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverlshness, Bad Stomach, i,
Teathing Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
g. 900 testimonials. They never fail.
4 all Druggists, 25c. Sample Free.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N.
Y.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27
7-5-4t

An otherwise truthful man some
times talks about himself.
The commonwealth., 1906-09-27

They gave Us Rocky Mountain Tea.
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-27

sides q battery Of mght artillery held
In reserve.
Although urgently requested from
many sources TO declare martial law,
Governor Terrell has 10 far declined
to do So He said Sunday night that
II the scenes Of Saturday night shall
be repeated, he will not hesitate TO
put the military in supreme control
Mayor Woodward has urged that the
city and county police with the mill,
tia are amply able to handle the situA.
ton. The entire city is being pa,
trolled, both the business centre and
the residence districts. where great
anxiety was expressed Saturday night
and Sunday in anticipation Of Sunday
nights possibilities.
Mayor Woodward has ISSUED a 70
guest that all citizens white and black
remain off the streets at night. He
announced that he win order all sa-
looms closed Monday morning. An
boys under tweuty-one years Of agO
have been ordered to keep off the
streets. It was TIE oonoensus Of oDin-
ion during the early evening that II
Sunday night shall pass without serious
no further trouble need
be eIpectI
A meeting Of citizens, bankers and
business and professional men repre-
senting the best element Of Atlanta
was held here Sunday AZ
,ernOon to consider the present EN-
Urgency.
Resolutions were adopted urging on
he city council the enactment Of laws
dosing negro dives, In which 1t was
declared much OF the crime among
h naEro oiaassa has its oriEin-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-27
Louie Lord" Is Dead.

Mrs. Louise Simms Lord, who five
years ago was divorced from Lincoln
J. Carter, is dead at her HON leaving
an estate valued at 100000.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Lord was
well known on the western stage as
Louie Lord. She was under the
management Of her husband, Louis
Lord. For several years after Mr..
Lord died in New Mexico Mrs. Lord
was in retirement. Lincoln j. Carter
then married her, but after ten years
he was divorced from her. Louie"
Lord as she was called, was a favorite
throughout the west. She played
here frequently in the old Metropoli-
tan hall which always was packed to
its fullest capacity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-27

The decorations for Harvest Home
at Grace Reformed church yesterday
were an evidence Of Kansas prosper
ity. Grains, greens, grasses and
fruits Of every description to be found
in Kansas filed the pulpit alcove.
The display was the most beautiful
ever made in the church. The good
will Of the occasion was in no less
evidence. As is the annual custom
OF this church the large congregation
observed this service as a. thanksgiv-
ing for the abundant material bles-
sings Of the past year. The choir
sang Harvest Home" The PASTORS
discourse was based upon 2 Cor. 8:7,S.
the true expression Of thankful
heart is in the deed Of benevolence.
Men are to abound in the grace Of
liberality as well as in faith, or
knowledge, or sincerity, or any other
Christian virtue. This grace consists
in the disposition to do any good to
our fellowmen. It is the heart to
give time, talent or money without
any thought Of ever receiving any
thing for it. 1t is the art Of giving
for the mere joy and pleasure there is
in giving.
The speaker concluded his remarks
with practical consideration Of what
a Christian should give as thank
offering for blessings. If our duty is
to be reckoned by comparison Of
our advantages with those Of the Jew,
the offering Of the modern Christian
should be exceeding more abundant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-27
MODS At ATLANTA
Az q Result Of Race Riots Many
Negroes Were Killed In the
Southern City.
TROOPS ARE NOW IN CHARGE
City VIII ne Placed Under Martial
Law n the TroudIs IL Renewed
Closer Restrictions Of the
Saloons Demanded.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 24.-As 3 result
Of four attacks BY negroes upon white
women in this city in one day, mobs
that at times were estimated at $4,000
persons assailed negroes in the streets
Saturday night
There are several negroes dead and
probably 40 or 50 injured. The At
laata Constitution at an early hour
Sunday morning asserted that IS ne
groes had been killed. The members
Of the mob. or rather mobs, were Wild
with frenzy.
The mob began It's work early Sat
urday evening. pulling negroes from
street cars and beating them with
clubs, bricks and stones. Negro men
and women. riding to their homes Al.
ter the work Of the day. were ruth
lessly torn from the cars or attacked
on the EtreetA In a few cases ne
groes retaliated ~ the learlI .plrt q