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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
Prarinc on The Big Rrfdxr.


''Do you see that old woman thsrsf' said
q bridge policeman who Is stationed at the
New York sud q the Dig aerisl thoroughfars
o. BrooklYa. TIE other day. Just watch her
and 80 what she does"
She Was tidily dressed old woman, With
a pale, SID face, and she was making her uay
slowly shruuzb The tzngle OF trucks, carriages
and pedestrians Ia Park row. opposite ths
bri1zs entrance. she reached The curb a.
last 'snd slowly rnoaEted the steps 70 sho
bridge entrances. Instead u following tia
crowd u 10 cars o. footwAy. she went over
- the north sal q the entrance. where she
stood nornen1 "a though moditating Then
she Suddenly knelt down AID with her eyes
CLOSED and her head bowed, begAn moving her
hps as II n prayer. soc vas On her knees
htft moment. when she got nimbiy To her
feet and moved toward the promenade en-
trance. where she paid her cent and started
en- foot toward Drookiyn-
Every day at assout this hour that same
woman CONES here and goes through pre-
siseiT that same programme. I asked hsr
one day Ehsn she started away what szs tbs
natter ard sss said. Il was only praying ,
and shss = al ever gos cut q her Whether
sac = afrafd tse bridge win fail wben She
Esfs on r.. Ard - prsys befcrs sitting ont on
the dangerous iogTney. or whether she i in
tae baoIs u praying az abvgt that tine q
daY and dnds tas bridge sntr&nos uice -
rfred rct Ter resigi0ss exsreisss, l newer
cou.d make co. An / know IS that sss
comes every DAY and prsTs ever day, and
sceras perisesiy rasional, rrpecta1ls Old
kudy Tie fasr - thal ~ hers ca the hritsxs
d. 80 ssne qassr specimens q humanity
among tia teas q thousands Who 40 b. -
srsry a.sy''-NaE York sun
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

TheT have a curious visitor in New York. =
C,aners esrTsf1tcr. xhuss toois ara said b ee
rz.s.is - ro1gaiy vvcerht ron sr steel ard
- 80 Chira~e earpeuoer with sh>ss
o-fasriT@. = Is said. % % soma
vsFy gre work He ran h0Ad anY-
seiu< vs1acut she ess - rad A
scsss Constructed without a&a -uuIf tsa =
ssEri9~isY - Azsericans We -anncs ~ ~
rez~rsf g ~ al srls~ucc n cfv<ssseson On
she e~nFary. che Enore xoo eous>xnfsy
.sna-.a~s - grsstar he ssvslinssk1n Dsss
49, ~ ~usiid a<e - kno~ sbo-s al ss<n<<s
Is ~tester shis Chiresp carpenter can sua-
sssvct = c,scs-n crop th>s VII ks~p ccaes~n
.alsvSr nh fbes = ahe al iuspnrrsy, ,x,ses-
90 sssi one rhas many ~ osr ,sszssors are
ihssrese~3 in -Fiszsbarz eoIl~-sn.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
Food for Reflection.

Some time since the scientific heads of
the Great Universities of the country took
up the subject of baking powders, subject
ing every brand on the American market Ia
chemical inqusition that nothing known
escape A feature of their findings, a
feature that has food for reflection in il.
is that DR.. Prices Cream Powder was found
To be free from all adulterants. The most
perfect made.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

srvsRroR.--The Street Railway Compauv
Of orsad Rseiss "a he valley CITY Street
and Cable <aiinaT l8uDanv IA rhsnrarr.
orier ~ shnw csuee WHY fae Injunction
herssofere ssuat shouid n1i Be- q ssnI I'D
he~inz hsea s1eniftaa and considered by
TIE Court it artisrsd .ast ths injunction
he dissolved a. far a. t8sf rart restraining
shs Cable Company lrpsn buishax o. Canaf
befwsen Bridge and tTen-sts 81 f1rthsr
acssuons reserved Tor laEther consider
alton.
Pecasrs Essste ~ Hsnrv y Gust. dee
eraee6. glii 81 $50 petition fsr tas p~s-
e4te ~ ~ sane. Aefsfe 81 Albert q
Jude. deceased. order aioniag aam ats-
tfator trst snnssi srennuL Estate ~
Eraest z. tck es.ioerfer. deceased. admin a.
taturs Bond 1let snt 'etfrrs ssred 10
Eatasniel kies Estate of Gae. 3. kaighf
a. ince nsnstent rsrsor 4sarf an's Boa 4
sieli an lsttcr< ssned I'd Isna - kn.shk
Fsfste CA Hsrt tascn 81 al 81 Inors
goartiisu "a 'st.ta11n Boud fied Estate
81 Haruen "A bennert fecssse.f. admtnis-
trsfnr's aasi secopcf sd aesrag Nev IA
Csssrfr-n enals L Thomson -. Jsha
=. Howsn sssurs reif srrnei spd sua-
mittss semsei Rsrsto~ -. fzac r IAN
erssar. 80 svia. erster that .sstiruoar ossv
~ Sled sn6 cost thereof tarsi ~ rs-rsissea
rertv n Soprsme Cent. Cary Ashr -
henry ~ AptH. Andltcr fi-aersl. caancar-=s
en- trial Admitted - riuresship. w.
Hrharl. Rrnnn Ngd1e. Cha.les - -
Cart Berlin. Nsnno Hunsbsrs-- r.. -. =
Deher.
FnTrrr-Ctsr 1ohespn. frzz 4 49,.
Tsnsc lese.set tfnt rsi4 So
Less trHnk sat fss~se.r So "a,
trenfT DAYS Fred. = ps.tv. s.s.l.s =. :.
re Stare I7nuF aE era -m--a =
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
An EnferPrsssng Glove Seller.

A Partisan glove Salsr was arrested re-
Gently for bang too enterprisinS. He.had Ills
name and address stamped in bold characters
on tie Inside Of each glove, - that when
worn for any period over half an hour the -
gead was transferred to the hand Of the
weaver. For some tame many Of his. lady
Customers were thus converted into adver-
sss1rS MEDIUMS, as the ink only wore OF ~
TIE expiration Of a number Of weeks What
TIE mans object was Is iDconoeivsble, as be
must have known that his schsEDe could osly
serve 70 injure him News
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
Office Of ]. G.. BLAKELY & CO.
1873 West Fulton, Street.

We have something in the FURNACE LINE, where
lower OF house with hot The
than ordinary Furnaces heat the
We been the Furnace business
years. and money by dealing with
and pay rent, consequently
Ranges and Parlor Stoves. We
have fine line you will anywhere Come and
We deal Sash and Builders Hardware Cutters
We best stock in sheet iron
IN copperware and all work.
We all of and estimates
cheeruy given references furnished where
contemplating having with
will money by dealing with Our work
speaks for itself.
I. c.. BLAKELY & CO.,
1876 West Fulton Street
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

To get relief frsor n iis sstion. hiious-
s,sss constipation ~ t0fpts 'tvsv without
lgstarhinR tse sfrnsset or rurHinE -
,.-.-s.s ara 'ew i7ses 81 Careers latf .
1eer E.ll- iser 49, eisaas sen.
Yea Fl fnf bar Husiine nizht sni Ssy.
A.tbenas sf E7tse s,e sof rsY.
Rna shoHt FGa Needsf waF voa peet
raa constant suat e. regsrt - teets
fsaerIr is1se4 sass-e gems - shew
nhra sezaiaet aakss r1its a. snnw
bss H-ss arxn - ng tof sa. h~sa-
$50 TsrT sssxr-eses fsse 80 ~
1<rtsrs f.tfts IAreF ftt nsffrs 80 rles.
sn, cess So sas rsiisf fasg asrer aei t.
a. gosri
rhsv uaks ere ss' AZ tssnsh 81 49,
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ssf Fa seef rsNas ~ fssve
sssr~ssis a. ilxsslses. 3 xs $3.50 sns s.zaf
e. iiss sfaisaa
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
aArrERs IN MIcHIGAN


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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

eff yon start on q journey" says an old
book Of wisdom, ''aod meet o cat. you
shoued az once tarn back" The book does
not say for what purpose you should ssrn
back, but we suppose it is to get Your
gun.-BuFiington Free Press.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
Meat. and Poultry.

Beef-Fresh dressed. &C. 5szc.
Hogs Dressed. s6.5esS. ~ per cwt
Mutton Dressed. - sc per 10.
hsal-Dressed. 6bslI-a per ID.
PoullTy-ste4dy Fowls. ssl0c: Spring chick
enE, dressed, l21xc per ID
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

Apples-N.O0 per Dbl 25sSoc per bush.
Pesches-Barnard. 81. sci IS; Crawford. u.5oa
400
Grapes-2&3c
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
Flour aud Feed.

Flour Patent. g. 10 per cst.
Corn anf Oats eec, per Ton, SD.
Corn Meai-Pcr tOn. so
Aiddllu gs-per ton, 3ls-
Bran-ker ton. go.
~hips-Per ton. slI.
sgrccuiuu-tla.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

sheepSkins--l5Gsslc; green per 10, 5t951Sc; IN
cured per 10. &c. part cured, each, 6ts0Lc.
Dry hides and skins-Per ID, 6soc.
Calf-Cured. per 10, SIC.
Lekins-EAch l5tG55c.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
Iacf-s strength.

Woman 60 traInpSHow's tho soupf
ssTr1mp- Taint quite strong enough.
ela'am. wish You would wash feA
more sishes Ia 1.-THE Epoch.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

Mrs.. Winsssws sootb - SyIup should always
he used for ->s9rsa teeth8g 10 soothes the
child. sofsess The e-A6v aiisys All pain. cures
v lad cole sud u nc sest remedy for diRrrhoA-
= cents bottle.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

Covers 25et450, seller; s3.5oa4Oo. buyer.
Tinethy-s2 880o. seller; s2U0s250, buyer.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
OUR MARKET REPORTS
Q1ossfieas - siys-Tns 0rxn1
HsE.Ss sa2rxszs

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~. "a 4rr 49, AKA ~ 2 nsa-. Deeez2 ~.
o - - SO "a . -
Cora lrn =. 1sr ID 4-l@I O. z-xsi
ess1eE1. $3.50. e
FeEE-48sss al sleAfy o. zezs g.. g
L4r9-Dyz.l za1 si@@1f Sls4a rsa11zsd. D i
E4ls2r-t 1e.es Al az z-sSsfsls c<AA1a
nsstsln 80
Exzs-A1.S
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
OrIsd Ernifs


Apples-Fsrmers. 7ssc; evaporated,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
GRAND RAPIDS Markets.

produces.
Reans-H4u picked. s. ~
EuL.s f-a
taees<- tllI cFesuI, s4s5xG
Cabbage - per eo[
Nider-sc per 60
fExs-l5G o..
hoeeF- - 'c per 3.
h0ls--a 4 per 10
- oBsls per bush
fot4ioez- y = So per blzn.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26

Hay-ti1AiS per tan
suas-t8 per ioad
tunl-4.c
Barley So per ewt.
tals-k-C.
NLeAg-NeW s. ~
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-10-26
ENTIRELY OF HERBS
A General Blood Purifier.

be without IT,
&s-Axs.ts Wanted In all Localities. ASr Extra
Inducements
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
FOREIGN FACTS.

Notwithstanding the favorable reports
that come from Reno. the feeling is gener
al that the crown prince of Germany is
suffering from cancer, and that there can
be but one result-death. The climax
may be delayed one, two or possibly three
years, but the patient will lie "A constant
sufferer, and h will be unable to manage
the affairs of the empire should the en-
peror die in his lifetime.
Russia wants the bulgarian question
settled at once, and is urging the powers
to JOIN her plan.
Austrian subjects are being hurried out
of Russian Poland without warning.
A syndicate has been formed in Berlin
to work the gold mines in Africa CONTROL
ed by Germany.
James Pyne, the Irish Commoner, who
defeated the government in his castle at
Lis%farney, has been sentenced TO three
months imprisonment under the crimes
act.
An exp'osion occurred in the Kreuse
graben Goa mine near K~aiserlautern,
Bavaria, ami 40 persons were killed.
The reichstag has passed the anti-social-
ist bill, after a six hours debate.
A syndicate has been formed Co advance
the Italian government 500 600 francs to
complete Simplon raj way tunnel.
The emperor and empress of Germany
are greatly depressed because OF the unfa
vorable condition of the crown prince.
A terrific earthquake occurred in the
Province of Yunnan February IS. Two
thousand lives are reported lost.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
THE STATE.
Michigan DairXmen.

The fourth annual convention OF Michi-
gan dairymen was held in Adrian on the
10th and l1tn INST. A ter routine bust.
ness had been disposed of at the first ses-
sion the following subjects were ably pre-
tented Early Delivery and Proper
Condition OF Milk 10 Ensure Fine Cheese"
by Is. r.. PEBBLES OF Fairfield; clarifying
a. an Adjunct to Mixed Farming" by
Hon. c.. Quick OF Weston; and Making
Butter from Forty Cows" by Mrs. +. l..
Lockwood IF Petersburg.
The program OF the afternoon meeting
was the most pretentious OF the whole
meeting. The presence of Gov Luce and
other state celebrities sufiiced TO draw
out a large and enthusiastic audience.
Gov. Luce gave "a three quarters of an
hour speech that bristled with good az
rlcultural logic. tie wa followed in
"A pithy address by the Hon. Edwin VII
lifts, president of the Michigan agricul-
tural college. A paper on the import
ance OF Jne Dairy Industry OF the
Country" 10y Ii. &. Pratt o. Adrian, and
another on ",Future Prospects for the
American Dairy men, 10y Robert Gibbons,
editor OF the Michigan FARMER of Detroit,
completed the program.
The topics aud the speakers assigned for
the evening meeting were: MILK Pro-
uuclhb LOT (lll Sc bN - VI IhuiliIou
OF Adrian "lhe no and Enstlaxe tor
Dairy Benefit" 10y samuel Johnson, pro
lessor OF agricultural coaege; requisites
for Successful DaIrylng, 10y n. ID. Power
OF NorthVlle, Mills Fever In Co VS., lhelr
Care and Treatment by Or. a. "A.
Grange, professor of veterinary science at
the agricultural college.
The topics treated At the last session OF
the convention We're: insects lniectns
domestic anlms,s' 10y A. d. Cook, pro.es-
N n. IN "a mi - A q thu AZ a. - a nj.
lee; Doe II pay To feed mich cows
grain or ground feed IN su nmer"' 10y y.
y. strong OF Manson "Co-operatlon in
dairy experiments by }. a. Monrad OF
Chicago; Necessity for legislation on ths
care of cows and milk" by r.. T.. Pickett
OF billiards; Hog cholera, cause AMI
cure by Dr. jennings OF Detroit. The re
port OF the committee on exhibits was
presented. The election OF officers result
ed: resident, O.. IS. horton OF truIt
Ridge, vice-president, VI. Notler OF hoI-
lani; secretary and treasurer, l.. A, stowe
OF Grand uapIds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24

The Michigan pulp company Of Niles
has u.ceedeI IN making "a piece Of paste
board 81 inches wide and 81 miles long,
and did it without a break in the web.
This mill is under the supervision Of ex-
Representative w. =. Milard, formerly a
well known officer of the state militia.
The Lehigh Valley has made an alliance
with the 500 road, and viii build two
steel cruisers TO Ply between Buffalo and
Gladstone, Mich. These VIII carry coal
westward and hour eastward. The alli.
ance is considered one Of the most import
ant yet made by the new line, a il vii
furnish Minneapolis with coal via Glad
stone instead Of via Duluth, a heretofore.
DR.. y. b.. Way, the physician at the
lonia house Of correction, has been re
moved ''for cause
Elmer &. GUNNER Of Cadillac jumped
from a NOV ing engine the other morning
and was drawn under the wheels and
crushed to death.
Mrs. Eliza ) Stebbins Of Lansing died
suddenly a few days ago. She was one OF
the original workers in the scheme TO es
tablish the state reform school for girls at
Adrain. now known as the Industrial
hchvoi ioi gins ohH "h' opP'ihtel "a m'uh
Der OF the first board Of control OF that in
stitution, and has been on the board ever
since, never missing a meeting OF that or.
ganization, in whose work she took a deep
and intelligent interest.
Nine years z Mayor Dongau OF Niles.
ran a n edle into his heel. A few days
a., { cam out at hi. show.
Inc carcasses of three deer we're found
on tue premises Of Asa A horton noar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
The nerricn lollansed.

As a Reed avenue street car, filed with
people, was passing under a large derrick
used in erecting the elevated railway
structure on Broadway, near Sumner
avenue, Brooklyn, New York, the other
morning, the ropes gave way and the der
rick fell on the car, crushing il in like an
eggshell. Seventeen OF the passengers on
the car were injured and four people were
killed.
our Of the wounded people are likely
to die. The accident was caused by n to-
tai collapse of the derrick which, il is said.
was made 20 raise too great n weight, by
careless managers, and itcame down with
"A terrible thud, that made mincemeat out
o. the unfortunate beings under its way in
the car.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
he upper part OF his barn, d~islocating his

the upper part OF his barn, dislocating his
neck and sustaining instant death.
George Spangler, city clerk of Lansing,
has received IA letter from Attorney Gen
eral Ashford of Hawaiian islands asking
for n copy of Lansing charter. which he
thinks of using for local government at
Honolulu.
The G.. X. q l. depot at Morley, with
book, papers. etc, was destroyed by fire
the other day.
The asylum for insane criminals at
Ionia is over-crowded. Not another one
can be received until some of them are
discharged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24

The Northern Indiana AMI Southern
Michigan Swine Breeders association held
its winter meeting IN Hillsdale recently.
The first p per read was one by {. Mus
sekeman o. Auburn. Ind. upon the sub
Ject oil Feeding tor Market. The writer
took the position that while "A variety of
food was essential, corn should be the
staple food and foundation OF all. An in
teresting discussion ensue1 upon the sub.
Ject and many good thoughts and sug-
gestions brought out. Ii. Morse OF Union
City, read a paper, The Best Age to Wean
Pigs and How to Care for Them After
Gaming This paper contained many
good points and suggestions. The discus
sion which followed the reading was spicy
and interesting. John Bowditch of JEFF
ferson Hillsdale county, followed with a
paper upon the BEST Manner of Adver
Using Improved Swine, and V. H.. barrow
OF C~oldwater, one upon the Value OF
Expert Judging MIR. barrow would
have Judges for each breed Of swine, and
only those who were perfectly familiar
with all the peculiarIties ami characters
tics OF the breed as well a well "a with
their good qualities and defects. In the
hands OF such Judges Justice would be
done, and an incentive gwen to keep the
standard high.
The association passed a resolution that
its member, woud not exhibit at fairs
where expert judges where not employed
They also passed. resolutions asking the
Hilisdale county agricultural society TO
appoint expert judges at the fair thl,
year.
The attendance upon the meeting was
quite large, aud the Interest good through
out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24

A remarkable phenomenon manifested
itself near Akron Ohio. early the other
morning. People were thrown out of ted
and windows and ceilings crumbled. while
the earth rocked. tie reports being pre-
coded 10y terrific reports Of an explosion.
A great assure in the earth is now the
only sign of the stranee occurrence. Peo-
pie fed from their houses ana the great
est excitement prevailed.
Gov. Luce has ordered Attorney Gener-
al Taggart 10 investigate the charges
brought against Prosecuting Attorney
Clay Of Kent county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24

Much excitement prevails in Guyaquil,
owing to "A Spanish priest, temporarily in
charge OF the bishopric OF GuyaquIll. hav-
ing communicated the judges Of the
supreme court. a mob, in which many of
the best known citizens of Guyaquil we're
prominent, stoned the bishops palace:
thence they went 70 the residence of DR..
Nevia, and threw stones at the building,
DIR. Nevia and some friends fired on the
crowd. Several persons were killed and
wounded before soldiers appeared and
restored order. The governments action
in defending the church party was the
cause of the trouble which, il Is belived,
will be more serious la It's consequences.
The populace guttei the residence OF
the bishop To the cry OF Death to the
priests, ~ although the streets were being
parOlled. uiet was however. tempOrari-
~ restored when 90 became known tina
orders had been received to hold strict in.
v~e>tigation as TO wac was responsible for
the deaths caused bv the fire OF the police.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24

The British government is opening its
eye TO the fact that the drafts upon the
treasury 10y the royal family are gro wing
inordinately large and constantly i%ncreas-
ing, and n committee will be appointed at
MIR. GladstOne's suggestion 20 make secon-
Diary provisions for tbiS INDECENT family.
IL Is certain that parliament will not the
dertake to support any more OF the
queens family beyond the children of un.
prince of Wales.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24
SrNmnnr EirctnI.

The election in the Eleventh congress
sional district on the lith inst, TO fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Repre-
sentative Seth G.. Molatt, resulted in the
election of Henry w. Seymour, the re
publican candidate. The contest was very
close. The democratic and labor nominee,
Bartly breen, made a .p eudIi run.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-24

County PoOrm tS,-r in Ses sion.
The fifteenth annual meeting of the
county superintenients Of the poor was
held in Adrian a few days ago. After
several subjects had been discussed the
following o ticer, we're cho en- for the en-
suing year: President, j. +. Cobb OF
Schoolcratt; vice-president, w. y. Angel
of Grand Haven; secretary, j. Frank
Clark Of Big Rapids, treasurer, Joel b.
Norris of Hillsda.e. 4 reso ution was
passed looking TO a consolidation of this
association with the association of county
agents of the board of corrections and
charities.
A large audience ATTENDED the clos NJ
session 70 hear the address Of Gov. L ice.
The speaker reviewed the condition Of
the state institutions and recommended
the construction Of an asylum for feeble
minded children. lie said the third prison
at Marquette Is unnecessary. and score 1
the asylum for insane criminals at Ionia.