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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
Nav il Not Be Permanent.

Patrolman Gus Sautter was dropped from
the police force by the Board of Police and
Fire Commissioners yesterday. Gus"
joined the force in 1880 and during his term
of service was a painstaking, faithful officer
and a genial companion. He has Just one
failing-too many men have it-and his dis
missal from the police force can be charged
up entirely to King Alcoho We hope Mr..
prise his friends by leaving the flowing bowl
entirely alone, leading temperate life and
regaining the position his abilities amply
fit him to fill. This is no temperance lecture
but simply an explanation to place the blame
for the removal where il belongs
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
The Neighborhood Club.

The above named club is new social or
ganization which proposes to give series of
social entertainments at short intervals. The
first of the series, sheet and pillow case
party, took place Wednesday night at Col
toms Hall, corner of East Bridge and North
Lafayette streets. About forty couples par
ticipated AID all had very enjoyable time
of ii. The managers were James Cowan,
W. ID. Frost and William Hufford. After
the dance of last evening committees were
appointed to draft bylaws, ETC., and thirty
persons enrolled themselves as charter mem
bers.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Mrs. Fred r. Zee. Of D-5wagiac. il the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bonnell. Of
State street.
Smith + indisposed and vas unable 20 be
at the Office yesterday.
Mss Nazxie McVean. accompanied By her
friend. Miss Alice Msrundale. whose guest
she has been for the past four weeks. has re-
turned 30 aer hene In BowBe, Mich
Chief Of Police Perry. Of Grand RAPIDS.
weut ia oat Of the cold with A frozen cheek
lie ouzht 70 depatize some insurance agent
to 20 cut for him these cold Rizhts.-Lo,csl
.}9ar4s1i
Judge Montgomery i mentioned a. a good
man - succeed Judge Cooley. Judge Mont
oomery would be a strong candidate and
make a 6rst-ciass Judge. In fact he i thst
already .-Losrsl} Journal.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
A Strong Play Presented by Strong
Company.


Company.
IL has been rare that we have had anything
that, for dramatic power and intense inter-
est, can compare with "The Wages of Sin"
Though in plot and method it may seem
stereotyped, it is so diversified and distrib
uted in language and action rs to warm, not
only in interest and excitement, but in dia-
logue. Taking the performance, play, COM
pany and all nothing has been here within
the past two years to compare with 1t, either
in the make up of the play or the action OF
the company, all of whom seem to labor to
their best. Miss Marie Prescott, an actress
who in the estimation of a goodiy number OF
those who assume and presume to criticise in
Grand Rapids, has already given
assurance in her performances that
whatever she undertakes Is will
done, confirmed that good impressionl in
her Grafton of Ruth last night. Messrs.
Manbury and Overton as Brand and Marter
were both apt and quick in taking advant-
age of every opportunity offered them for
effect and advantage. Not only in the part
accorded them, but in the working out of
the same they displayed consideration for
the whole effect. consideration not usually
thought of by those who sustain the bulk of
responsibility in the construction and pre-
sentation of a drama. The balance of the
company were most excellent, and consider
ing the average of dramas presented thus
far this season, it is doubtful if Manager
Powers will get one that can compare on the
whole with the wages of SIM"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

The blood-enrdling history Of recent
war between ladies employed IN the city
library, told by an evening contemporary.
seems 10 have some little foundation IN fact.
Ii Was not, however, so desperate and CORY
a. 1t was somewhat eleyerly depicted. Slight
differences between three Of the ladies em-
ployed ia the library have arisen, bat they
are not of serious nature and IN no way
threaten the usefulness or generally har-
monious eondit ION Of the employees. Two
of the ladies. thinking the Librarian had used
them unjustly. took occasion TO have q pri-
yate interview with that person, little think
ing some enterprising reporter was en-
deayoring 10 watch their movements
through shaded window pane.
They invited the Librarian into small room
adjoining the library, bolted the door and
asked for sundry explanations. The only
thing happening that looked az all like muir
der or desperation was the breaking Of a
window by the party interviewed. The Llbraiy y
Committee of tie Board of Education made
some inquiries yesterday, but thinks the
matter was not so serious as 10 necessitate
alarm and that the future conduct of the
library will, as heretofore, reflect credit up
on all connected with its management The
committee may have some recommends
next meeting, but at all hazards the flag of
truce will float hereafter from the bulwarks
of the Public Library.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
The Prodisal Son Returning.

One of the many Jackson eonvicts par
doned by Gov. Begole Just before retiring 10
private life vas II. G. Harrington. who inn
med 'ately went 20 ArizOnia TO engage in the
fascinating Work Of CIRCULATING counterfeit
money. He left Arizona verv suddenly hy
special request and u expected to come back
10 Michigan he VIII probably 90 night 70
Mr. Beg5le's house and get another recon-
mend for cool behavior. the old one having
been slightly seiled by his western experi-
ence.-I Lowell J0arpol
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
a Church Benefit.

Mrs. Francis Preston, a colored lady,
formerly a slave. will give one of her dram
attic and humorous entertainments at the
Spring Street Church. Monday evening next,
for the church's benefit Mrs. Preston ia a
self-educated lady, and graduate of the
Detroit training school in elocation and
English literature.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

f. 2. Dana, Of the Grand Rapids MoSSrVs
TE1EeRsN. wss II town last week and OBJ
tanned a number Of subscribers for that
spicy morning paper. It reaches tins county
several hoprs IN advance Of Detroit and Chi
caCo papers, and i therefore preferable to
them for Shelby readers. Price cents Per
copy, 10 cents week. or So year.-Shsfbs
Indereadezf
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Q
The regular quarterly meeting of the West
Michigan Fruit Growers Society VIII be held
IN Benton Harbor. commencing on the even
ing Of March IL. This Is the society that
made such elegant display Of fruits at the
West Michigan fair last fail. aud its mem
bership Is made up from the heading fruit
growers OF the counties bordering on Lake
Michigan The following is the program
adopted by the Executive Board:
/. March IL, y. m.-Address of wed
cones by 5. q. Antisdaie, of Benton Harbor.
z. Response by the President Walter
Philips.
B. paper, Unity of Interest Among
Fruit growers of Western Michigan" by "
A. Brown, of Steyensville.
4. paper on Pears and Pear Culture. :
by Stephen Cook, OF Benton Harbor.
g. March II, 3 a. ma paper, subject
The Cause of the Curl Leaf IN Peach Trees
and the Remedy, II ANY, 10y A. ;. Dyck
man, of South Haven, followed by discuss
ION.
6. II a. ma paper on The Strawberry
Varieties and Cultivation" by l.. NJ. Ward
of Benton Harbor
Z. Answers of anonymous questions, b,
members of the society.
8. Up. ma paper on .'The Raspberry. .
by X. Morrill,, of Benton Harbor.
3. paper on THE Distinguishing Char.
acteristics of Apples. or the Process of De.
termining Varisties," by q. III. LaFlner, OF
Allegan.
10. paper on ''The Disposal of Surplu.
Fruits, including the subjects of Eyaporatlna
and Canning" BY X. c. Thayer, of Benton
Harbor.
IL. A paper on "Floral Horticulture" by
w. A. Smith, of Benton Harbor.
IL. A paper, subject, lis il Advisable "a
Connect General Fruit Culture with Agricul-
turef" by ii. Dale Adams, of Galesburg, fol
lowed by discussion.
Ii. March Is, 8 a. m., paper by A. ID
Healey, of South Haven.
IA. Reports.
Adjournment.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Furnished daily from the Office Of W. r.
Scribuer. real estate dealer.
George p Bissell trustee. 90 Joseph III.
Wanderly and wife. pset of lots | and z
blk :. Campan plal ..-.-.. -.-..-- Sa.Ov"
Charles A. Underhrll to Melville A. Nor
ton, piece land in n part sec l. Plain
heli ~ .... d. .-.......-s 80
and bis .,s'i * lot i snels adj. lowell I.ooo
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Another Blizzard to strike this city. Fo
particulars call at Nine. Kellogg's School o
Dress Cutting, 22 Monroe street.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

WAsms0Tos, Feb. l9.-For the Upper
Lake region. fair weather, north-westerly
winds, with rise in Temperature
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
DIED..

JOHNSON-At her late residence. No. 80 West
johnson. aged ~ years.
Funeral services at st. James Church. at
o'clock Friday morning.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20
Buy your Cutters of A. r. Antisdel.

Another Blizzard to strike this city. Eo
particulars call at Nine. Kellogg's School o
Dress Cutting, 22 Monroe street.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Mr.. George b. Catlin il city circulai0r Of
THE TELEGRAM, and il authorized to collect
subscriptions and receipt therefor.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Charles Z. Raper j. the agent OF The
TuEaRAM at Big Rapids, and will receive
subscriptions and payments thereon.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

The finest assortment of Cutters in the
city at A. r. Antisdel's.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

Any subscriber not rscetetng Tx TALE
sxAM regularly assd promptly wltt confer
fssor bs Rotlfgfag taas Office bg tsieph1sss ~
postal card. Our telephone number il 81.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-20

For Cutter, buy of A. r. Antisdel.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
SWAMP MUCK.-ITS VALUE ON
THE FARM.

Much has been written, both for and
against the value of swamp muck as a
fertilizer But in spite of all obiec-
tlons toit, the fact remains, that swamp
muck, of an average good quality, con-
sisting mainly of decayed vegetable
matter, contains one and half per
cent. Of nitrogen. 1t is true, that this
nitrogen is inert, and it is necessary to
take action to make it available To
do this, is the business of the farmer,
who rarely finds the material with
which he works already prepared to
his hand. One and a half per cent. is
equal to thirty pounds per ton. Thirty
pounds of the cheapest nitrogen the
farmer can procure, is worth SO. If
swamp muck, by the expenditure of a
little labor at this season, can be made
worth three dollars a ton, or one cubic
yard, what is it worth per acre if three
feet deep? We forbear to say any more
than this, lest our readers might think
us extravagant. We would impress
upon the minds of farmers who own
swamps, which are left to remain un-
slightly and unhealthy eye-sores upon
their farms, the hard fact, that they
are not only wasting valuable oppor-
tunity of improving their lands, by
neglecting to drain these marshy places,
but are leaving unused the valuable
material, which might fertilize the up
land to make it doubly productive.
The writer speaks from his own knowl-
edge and experience in this respect,
having for some years dug and used,
annually, several hundred tons of
swamp muck, in the form of compost
with lime and barn yard manure. He
has used it, when dry, as litter, as an
absorbent in the manure cellar, cattle
yards and pig pens, and has found it to
be worth all that the chemists have
claimed for it.-Anle1ican Agriculta0ist
for November.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
LOTS GIVEN AWAY!
Palma So|a, Florida.

The paradise of invalids! The home of tropi-
cal fruits. Climate unsurpassed! Nofrost! No
extremes of heat or cold! No malara Ground
hlgh and dry! Plenty of pinel and the finest
hunting and fishing in America.
PALMA SOLA has the name of being the
largest, prettiest and youngest town in Florida
is beautifully located on the Gulf Coast, two
miles above the mouth of the Manatee River
Already the iron horse is vending its way to
Palma Sola and soon the tourist will arrive at
its tirst-class hotel. where he can get meal to
suit his epicurean tastes.
rama Sola possesses the largest store in
Southern Florida, with sawmill, furniture man
u1actory, packing houses. ware houses, school
mouse, churches, post office, stores, beautiful
residences, and large wharf at which ocean
steamers e3l g1 :; ar arrive daily from Tampa.
WARREN LELAND. JR. of LONG BRANCH
1ame, has secured location at Palma Sola for
the erection of a Winter resort. The predic-
tlon is a safe one, based as is upon the natural
will make this the LONG BRANCH of FLOR
Ida, and other large hotels will be built
with the completion of the railroad, this will
6e the terminus and the direct routeto Havana
Cuba. Lots will double and quadruple their
present prices. Now is the time to buy.
=, LOTS M l0QX3OO #. S45 to 500 per lot. We want
PALMA SOLA to keep booming and as an in
ducement to the public, and to thoroughly ad-
v,ertise this beautiful place, WE WILL GIVE
away A LIMITED TED number ONLY of our lots,
corner lots eXceptcd) charging applicants the
expense of deed, transfer, etc, which will not
exceed 500. Applicants can send postal money
order with application to insure promptness
otherwise deeds will be sent C. o. d. Appli-
cants must not be surprised at the return of
their money, as being LIMITED the first come
will be first served. Title perfect. Full war
ranty deed.
Send for pamphlet. Address,
PALMA SOLA LAND COMPANY.
30 South William St., New York. n Y.
REFERENCES:-
b. S. Henning, Esq. Prest Fla r. r. and
Nav. Co.
II; b. Plant, ESQ.,, Prest. Southern Express
Company.
Postmaster. Palma Sola, Florida
John 8 Beach, ESQ, Prest. Prairie City Bank,
Jas. G. McGregor, Esq, Capitalist, Cincin-
Henry S: Hubbard, ESQ, Cashier of Columbia
Bank, New, York, n. Y.
VIM. Drysdale, Esq., New York Times. New
York, and host of others.
oct 29-4t
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The characteristics of the ostrich are
thus summed up by the San Francisco
Bulletin: All of the birds are silly and
ferocious. Some are more i'll tempered,
but all.are dangerous if not approached
with care No method has been dis
covered by which they can be plucked,
except that of drawing a stocking over
the head, leaving hole, that the bird
may breathe. To accomplish this, the
bird is lured close to the fence of the
corral by a delicacy like corn, and is
then seized by the neck Just as soon
as it is hooded in this way it is com
paratively helpless, for it will not kick
unless it can see at what it is kicking
The feathers are taken from the breast,
wings and TAIL all above the dreaded
kicking apparatus. At present the os-
trich keepers press upon the bird from
behind, as long as they keep be-
hind they are safe. The man who
plucks proceeds with despatch. An
adult bird is plucked every seven
months, and yields about twenty-five
long feathers and several tips" The
feathers on the back are left for the
protection of the birds.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
THE PIRATE BRIDE.

Not the least interesting of the stories
of women at sea, says the New York
Sun, are the tales of the female pirates.
Some of them are historical as we'll as
romantic. Alwilda, the daughter of
Sypardus, Gothic King, was betrothed
by her father to Alf, the heir of the
throne of Denmark. The proposed
marriage was so disagreeable to Alwilda
that she gathered a troop of young
Amazons, dressed them in the garb of
sailors, left her home and put to sea as
viking. She was exceedingly courag
eous and successful. Finally she one
day found a crew of pirates who were
bewailing the loss of their commander
command. The men were pleased with
her bearing and readily accepted.
With this increase of forces she be-
came the terror of the coast and rapidly
her sailors. 1t finally became neces-
sary to eXterminate this new band of
pirates under an unknown and hand
some commander, and Alf, the rejected
lover, was placed in command of the
naval fleet that was ordered to search
for her. The two fleets met in the
Gulf of Finland. Alwilda laid her ship
alongside the admirars, and in the battle
that ensued half of her crew was killed
outright, and she was overpowered by
the admiral himself. She wore a casque
over her head, and was not recognized
until she had been disarmed and the
casque was removed. The astonish-
ment of the prospective King was great
when he.saw the runaway girl. His
valor in action had meantime won the
respect of the fair pirate, and she mar
ried the man who conquered her.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Comparative tests of the GRANTEES of
New England and Minnesota, instituted
by Prof. Winchell, for determining
their crushing strength, exhibit some
surprising differences The pieces EN-
ployed were twoinch cubes unpublished,
and crushed between wooden cushions,
the average strength of twenty speci-
mems of Minnesota granite was found
to be S3,272 pounds, or 26,31S pounds
pers quare inch; crushed between steel
plates the average strength was 1O4, 800
pounds or 10000 pounds to the square
inch of surface. The average obtained
for the same number of specimens of
New England granite was SO, 7S5 pounds
or 14,756 pounds per square inch. The
age of Minnesota GRANTEES is archan;
that of New England GRANTEES is not
definitely known.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

IRoNING.-Ev housekeeperknows,
if she would gain time, and not be
tired out before she begins, how i'm
portant it is that everything should be
in readiness for the days work. But
to have your ironing a pleasure, ''the
kitchen fine art, one writer terms it,
you must begin the day before with the
starching. After the starch is made,
and while it is still boiling hot, take
sperm candle and stirit through quickly
about half dozen times, and you will
find that your irons will not stick. The
heaviest accomplish the best work, and
should be used with a rolling motion
and strong pressure. In ironing shirts
use heavy irons, we'll heated. First
iron the thick bands, then the sleeves
and body, and last the bosom, which
should be rubbed over with a clean
cloth wrung out of warm water. Then
the iron should be passed over rapidly,
then rubbed again with a damp cloth,
and ironed until the bosom is polished.
To gloss the linen a smooth, round
edged iron should be used. Dresses
should always be ironed on the wrong
side first and finishedTon the right
Fine muslins look much better if they
are ironed twice in opposite directions
In ironing laces and embroideries al
ways iron by the thread of every ma
terial.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
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ton, Sir Samuel Baker and wife, Livingstone,
Stanley, Cummings, Du Chaillu: Wallace, Long,
Squier, and numerous others in the Tropics,
and in the Arctic regions, Franklin. Kane,
Hays, Hall, Schwatka DeLong, Greeley, and
many others, forming a complete history of ex-
ploration, discovery and adventure in all parts
of the world, with descriptions of savage races,
strange beasts, birds and reptiles, and great
natural wonders a record of marvellous things
on the earth, a complete history Of all the
worlds greatest wonders and famous explora-
tOns, in one splendid, low-priced, finely illus
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A book of wonders, of great value and marvel
ously interesting. Warmly endorsed by minis
ters teachers and many influential people.
Outsells all other books! 16 large editions in
five months. Splendid employment for men and
women everywhere No capital or experience
needed. Send for pictorial circulars and extra
terms. Salaries guaranteed. We mean ochdt
aCe sag. Address,
HISTORICAL PUBLISHING CO.,
12O & 122 N 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

"Rough on Rats
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs.
Heart Pains.
Palpitations, Dropsica Swellings Dizziness.
Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
wells Health Renewer."
"Rough on Corns.''
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." 15c. Quick
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts
bunionS.
"Buchu-Paiba.''
Quick, complete cure all Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases, Scadng, Irritation, Stone,
Gravel, Catarrh of the bladder. 81, Druggists.
Bed-Bugs, Flies.
Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs. rats, mice,
gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by Rough on
Rats 15c.
Thin People.
wells Health Renewer" restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervous
ness Debility. 81.
"Rough Pain
Cures cholera. collie cramps, diarrhua, aches,
pains, sprains, headache, neuralgia, rheuma-
tism. zoe. Rough on Pain Plaster l5c.
Mothers,
If you are failing, broken, worn out and ner-
vous. use Wells Health Renewer.' 81. Drug
giStS.
Life Preserver.
If you are losing your grip on life, try wells
Health Remover" Goes direct to weak spots.
Trough on Piles.''
Cures Piles or Hemorrhods, Itching, Pro-
trudinG, Bleeding, Internal or other. Internal
and External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure, SOC. Druggists.
Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and vivac-
ity, don't fail to try ''Wells Health Renewer."
CROUCH on Itch.''
'Rough on Itch cures humorS cruptions,
ringworm, tetter, sat- rheum, frosted feet and
chblans.
CROUCH on Catarrh."
COrrectS offensive OdOrS at once. Complete
cure of worst chronic cases, also unequaed
gargle for Diphthera Sore Throat, Foul Breath.
Soc
The Hope of the Nation.
Children, slow in development, puny ,Scrawny
and delicate, use wells Health Renewer
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Singing, irritation inflammation, all kidney
and Urinary complaints, cured by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81
"Water Bugs. Reaches"
Rough on Rats" clea"s them out, also Bee
ties, Ants.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Senator Stanford, at San Francisco
on Saturday. formally presented to the
trustees the deed of property with
which he intends to found and endow
the Leland Stanford, Jr., University
on the Palo Alto farm. The deed is
dated November II, and is signed by
Senator Stanford and his wife. 1t pro-
vides that general plan for the con-
struction of the University building
shall be adopted by the trustees with
in two years. The gift consists of the
Gridley, Vina and Palo Alto farms,
which comprise $1,000 acres, the pres
ent value of which is about $4,000,O O0O
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The earliest account of any aqueduct
for conveying water is probably that
which was given by Herodotus, who
was born 4S4 B. G. He describes the
mode in which an ancient aqueduct
was made by Eupalimus, an architect
of Megara, to supply the city Samos
with water In the course of the aque-
duct tunnel, nearly a mile in length,
was pierced through hill, and a chan
mel three feet wide made to convey the
water.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

that will start you in work that will at once
bring you in money faster than anything else
in America. All about the $500 900 in presents
with each box. Agents wanted everywhere of
either sex, of all ages, for all the time, or spare
time only, to work for us at their own homes
Fortunes for all workers absolutely assured
Don't delay. II. HALLETT S Co., Portland, Me-
dec IL
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

BABYHOOD for December, which is
the first number of its second year,
contains a quantity of timely Christ
mas suggestions as to what to buy for
Baby, etc, and reverts to the subject
of "Compulsory Kissing,n this time in
its medical aspect. Rocking Baby to
Sleep" is the title of one of many in
teresting letters in the Mothers Par
lament" DR.. Cyrus Edison, of the
New York Board of Health, writes on
preserved Milk" exposing certain
processes employed by unscrupulous
dealers, and giving directions for test
ing milk to ascertain if it has been
chemically tampered with. THE Spoil
ing of Children is sensible article by
Charlotte Ellis; Eleanor Kirk writes
upon "Grandmothers," and DR.. f. H.
Bosworth upon Taking Cold" The
queries and answers in the department
of Nursery Problems are unusually
numerous. BABYHOoD offers liberal
terms to canvassers, many of whom
have met with marked success in pro-
curing subscriptions IS Spruce st.
New York. Is cents a copy; $3.50 q
year.