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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Denx jeunes negres employees a
I'Hotel West, sc sont pris de que
relle lundi matin ct pour la clore
dignement le plus fable DIES deux
ouvrit son rasoir, l'arme favorite
des fills de Cham en- frappa son ad
yersaire q la face ct disparut.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Un jeune homme age de % ans
nomme Fred Noel, employs a la fa-
brique de barils du cote Quest, en-
voulant ajuster une courroie de
transmission s'est fait prendre dams
les engrenages Q. a 6telitt6ralement
broy6.
Ii laisse une veuve ct un enfant.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

John Campbell, conductor de
voiture en- faisant partir un petit
canon a etc blesse grievement a la
tete. On Grant gull ne perde un
nil
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

A. I. Monty. serre freins du
chemin de fer du Milwaukee est
tombs de la plate forme dun wagon
samedi dernier ct s'est lntiig6 des
pleasures graves.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

I'm nomm6 Charles Smith a etc
arrete au lac Harriet vendredi par
le selg ut Coffin ct lie policeman
Blake pour vol dune montre en- or
au prejudice de M. G. Spencer.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Une propri6t6 a vendre a sacri
fee. Un lot ct une bonnie maison
sur la 2eme Rue N. E. pres de la
l2eme avenue pour '$l,4OO sur
paiemenls faciles. S'adresser q
y. DEMEULEs.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

A vendre a bon march6, un bon
;heval don't la %pesanteur est de
1900 livres, sain ct garanti sur tous
les rapports.
S'adresser au No LOG 2e Rue n.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

LIE Moniteur Acadien est entire
lie 5 courant dams sa vingt deuxie-
me aimee. Nos comi liments a
notre valiant confrere.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

M. Alfred Dufresne de St-Iaul
est arrive lundi dun voyage de
cues semaines au Canada.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

A la s6ance de lundi soir il a etc
decide que rAssociation Canadien
ne FRANCHISE 6lirait ses officers a
l'assembl6e generate du % courant.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

&c nest qua la compagnle des
wins de Ia. California, Office 3 Min
neapolis, 253-255, Pc AVENUE
sub que vous pouvez acheter des
wins purs, non falsii6s, ct a bon
march6.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12
ARGENT A PREFER.

Sur vos montres, diamands, che
veaux, voitures, meubles on toute
autre bonnie s6curit6, sans d6pla-
cement ct q des termes favoratlee.
j. III. PoTTLE
525--2nd Ave South.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

ST vous d6sirez placer votre ar
gent avec grand avantage venez
me voir, j'ai quelques lots a ven.
Dire a bon march6 ct sur placements
f~aciles sur Ia rue Main n. b.
z. DEMEULEs.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Dams 8 douze mois que wen
nent de s'ecouler, la population de
Minneapolis s'est accrue de 1852.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Un nomm6 John German de
Medina a etc arrete puts mis- en-
libert6 sous caution de $500 pour
vente de liqueurs sans "license."
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

NJ. Demeules est arrive du
Canada mardi matin, enchant6 de
son voyage.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Plusieurs lots q vendre a tres
bon march6 sur la 2eme ct 3eme
Rue N. E pres de la l2ems Ave,
pour les prix, lisez l'annonce de
z. Demeules sur Ia deuxieme page.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

NELLIE H-len T. Kelly, file d. M.
William H. Kelly de la Premiere
Banque Rationale s'est pendue
dams la mutt de jeudi d vendredi.
Depuis quelque temps Nellie Kel-
" 6tait tres souffrante at lon attri
bue son suicide a un acces d'ali6-
nation mentale cause par sa mala-
die.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

NELLIE Ida Bouret est arriv6e
mardi matin du convent de St.
Louis de Gonzagne, Montreal.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12
Napa Valley Wine House,
800 Hennepin Ave.

PRICE LIST.
SWEET WINES
Port Wine per gall. 81 50 a $500
Cherry l.5OA zoo
Angelica l.5OA 200
Muscatale $50 q 200
Tokay vim de messe) l50A 200
DRY WINEs.-BLANCS.
Hook per gall. $685. q ST. 90
Ricsting LOO l25
Gntcdel 1875 $50
Johannisbergne l.5Oa LIS
Claret per gall. $0.85 d 81 90
Burgundy l.25 SO
Ohio Brandy's, $500.
GENUINE GRAPE BRANDIEs.-
2 year old So so S year old $500
3 800 6 500
4 $50 600
Boom county, l year old. $l.5O
Falkland sweet mash 2 y. 200
May6eld sour mash 3 yrs 2 SO
Janirs Pepper 4 yrs old 300
Old Grow, sour msn 5 400
MONGOLIA Rye, 5 yrs old, 400
McBrayer Bourbon 6 $50
Ripy "" 500
Tom Moore Rye 8 4" $50
Blackberry Brandy, l.5O, So, $3.50.
Jamaica Rum, 200, $50, $500.
N. E. Rum, 50, ESQ, 800, $3.50.
Gin, $500, 50 SO.
DemaAdez Gin, Cognac, Rum,
scotch whisky, Irish whisky, tou-
ties sortes de champagne. Toutes
ces BLOSSOMS sont importers.
Nous nous sommes assure les
services de NJ. j. B. DUFAUD,
qui sera toujours heureux de voir
ct de servir ses amis.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

ST vous voulez boire de bon viii
ct q bon march6, allez au num6ro
3O8, Hennepin Avenue, ct deman-
dez NJ. j. b. Dufaud.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

NJ. Benjamin Lsduc a achet6 lie
lot So, Is K l, Hamlin and Brown
ad. pour $4,000.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Melles Nora ct Kate Tuscany
sont arrives ces jours derniers da
convent de Ste Th6rese, Canada,
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

ST vous voulez acheter un v6te
,aent complet de 500 pour $l3,
allez au Big Boston, mails hatez
vous car tous les jours la vente en-
est considerable.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12

Maisons a louer u bon march6
au Nord. Est de Minneapolis.
z. DEMEULEs.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-07-12
Ieho dc l'@"<st.
MINNEAPOLIS, IL JULIET, 1888.

On va 6tablir une banque Irlan-
do Americana au capital de $780,
900
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
WALNUT GROVE ESTATE
FOR SALE.

14AHE Subscribers offer sale one of the best
and most desirable farms in the
Valley of Virginia. located about miles west
of the city of Staunton, in the county OF Au-
gusta, Va, and one mile south of Swoope's De-
pot, of the Chesapeake d Ohio Railroad, on
Back Creek, a tributary of Middle River of the
Shenandoah, and formerly known as the ia
cob Baylor Farm. 1t contains
ABOUT 662 ACRES
of rich and highly improved limestone land,
of which about 20 acres are in native forest.-
small grain (sowed with grass) about 100 acres
in timothy meadow, and the remainder IN
heavy blue grass sod.
The fields are abundantly supplied with rum
ming water, and there are two never-fail1ng
springs at the upper end of the place. the wa
ter from one ofwhich is conveyed to the mouse use
FINE FRUITS IN FULL BEARING, con-
sfsting of Apples, Peaches. Cherries, Pears.
Grapes, &c. II is conveniently diys it,Is BY BY
the public road into Two farmSl ana cOuIu pe
further subdlvided to good advantage.
The Improvements are first class, consIstln1g
of a LARGE AND COMMODIOUS BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE, with all the usual out
buildings and appointments.-Ice-h house, am
pie Stabling for horses, and one of the best ar
ranged Cattle Earns %l'h T N Is also
COMFORTABLE TENANTS HOUSE on an
other part of the place. The fencing is COM l.
paratively new and in good condition. most OF
it being plank. 1t is easily accessible, by gooo
roads and conveniently near to depot, church,
m ills, &c. .,-,,
tional centre for both sexes, and the pubic IN
situations make steady home market Tor al
produce the year round. This is a most attract-
i've home in aneighborhood of thrifty farmers,
kindly and hospitable,-mostly of Scotch
Irish and German gtock,-and there is no
more healthful or delightful climate on the
continent.
The farm is undulating, with numpef OF
building sites commanding panoramic views
of mountain and valley unsurpassed In beauty.
The land naturally OF the best, has been IN
the hands of good farmers fol- generations BACK
| and is consequently in high state OF improve.
ment, producing an abundance OF all KINDS OF
grain as well as the various grasses Tor nay
and pasturage. a.,
Z Unless sooner disposed of privately, the
property will be sold preserving the
grain crop) al public auction, on the premises,
at the residence of the late George w. SWoope,
Thursday, the 2Sth day of June, iSSS.
TERMS.-Unless otherwise agree, one. fourth
cash and the balance in three annual pay
ments bearing interest on bonds with person,
al security and the title retained or trust deed
| taken.
Immediately after the sale OF the land, we
will sell about 200 bushels of wheat,l two-hoTse
wagon, piows haTTows, farming implements,
| &C., and also a lot of Household ana Allcnen
| Furniture and one Cooking Stove.
Address, ,,
sMRS. MARGARET j. SWOOPE,
| SOL. T. VAN METER,
E.S VAN METER,
Lexington. KY.
Or, THOS. D. RANSOM, Attorney,
Or VIM A. BURNETT,
may 16-1SSS-tds Staunton, va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
N'HITM0RE, denny { LIGGETT

No White Goods, Laces Or
Embroideries to be carried over
for next season, but a clean
sweep must be made Of all Of
them. Swiss Flouncings in
beautiful patterns, ranging in
price from SO cents to $500
per yard-also a full stock of
Black and White Lace Floun-
cings to be closed at greatly
reduced price. India Linens
from 6 cents to 80 cents. Per
sian Mulls from 20 cents to 40
cents. These goods you will find
to be good values at the prices.
Also a large stock of Plaid and
Striped Muslins, which we are
sure you will find much cheaper
than you have ever before seen
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISE
WHITMORE, denny { IIGGETTS
SDecial for Summer,

In order to reduce our Stock
Of Spring and Summer goods,
we have determined not to wait
until the Season is too far adj
vanced in order to make the
reduction on many lines of
goods, which is most generally
made at the end of the Season,
but think it better to put a price
on them now, that will clean
them out and make room fol
desirable Fall and Winter stock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
VHIIMORE denny { IICGEIT

Our stock Of Dress Goods is
quite complete, although our
large sales in this department
during the past two months have
made room for many Bargains,
in the way of Remnants of one
Dress-pattern and shorter ends
which will now be closed at a
sacrifice. We have made all the
money we expect to make this
season on Spring Dress
Goods, so now they must go at
a price to suit the buyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
WHITMORE, DENNY 4 LIGGEIT

And as we intend to close the
stock of Dress Goods, the Trim
mings must go with them, and
in these, we can offer a splendid
assortment in Braids of all kinds
"a Beautiful line of Gilt Braids,
the newest things in way OF
Trimmings for the Season-also
"Surah" and MORE Silks in
all the leading shades to suit the
Dress Goods. 1t will pay you to
look through our stock of these
goods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
WHIYMORE denny { IIGGElT

Dress Silks in all the lead
ing Spring and Summer shades
--also an elegant stock Of Black
Silks in every grade from 85cts.
to $3.50 per yard. This line OF
Goods we feel safe in saying,
will suit you all, both in quality
and in price, and everything in
the way Of Trimmings you may
want to suit them. "Surah
Silks" for Sashes in all the light
er colorings and in fact in al
most every shade you may call
for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
Whitmore, Denny & tiggett

AS for Hosiery, Corsets and
Gloves, we can compete with
any market in the Country.
Our stock of Hosieryis complete
in every respect~--our Ladies
Blk Hose at IS cents is the best
value ever offered in this mar
ket--a nice line Of Lisle Threads
and Silks--nice weights for Sum-
mer wear, ranging in price from
IS cents to $1.25 per pair. Try
our IS cents Wover Corset. 1t
will please you as well as any
you have ever worn at SI.25
also try our $I.oo Kid Glove.
Every pair warranted in Blk and
all CoIors-full line Blk and
Colored Silk-Gloves and Mitts
from 20 cents up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
GONBIGATIOI PREGR MACHINES
can be furnished to

can be furnished 70
DEALERS, SAW-MILL MEN, AND FARMERS,
by ]. NJ. HENKLE IL co. Gen. a gents for Va
Farmers can form clubs of or and buy one
Jointly. It only weighs 800 lbs. and eau easily
be moved from farm 10 farm. Parties can see
the machine and how it works, and get any
further partlulars by calling on j. NJ. Eenkle
or LYNN d. CO,
Wv we Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
June 3u1
C0MMIssTONERs' SALE.

COMMISSIONERS SALE
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered on the 18th day OF
December, 1887 in the cause of Spitler's adm r
VS. Spitler's widow and ais, we will on
Monday Jane 25tt, 1888.
proceed in front Of the courthouse Of Augusta
county, to offer for sale at public auction a
tract Of SO acres of land lying on the waters OF
Middle River, in Augusta county, short dis
tance above Spring Hill.
This land is q part of the Jacob c. Splitter
tract Of land and was assIgne to MIS-. Mamie
E. KtbIer in the partition OF said tract OF land.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of sale and the rule awarded against the
former purchaser of said land, and the balance
upon a credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months; the purchaser to execute bonds Tor
the deferred instruments with approved Sc
curity bearing interest from date, and title
ROBT. CRAIG.
ALEX. IL. FULIZ
Commissioners
Ill N. Ryan, certify that the bond required
has been duly executed by kobt. Craig, one OF
the Commissioners, according to law.
j. n. RYAN,
NAV 23-tds Clerk. (
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
z VERY! LIVERY!

In thanking the publicfor the liberal patron
age extended me, ask continuance Of their
favor tony successor feeling assured that he
tully deserves them. Respectfully,
feb z 'S6-tf & #. THORNBURl4.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
CONSPICUOUS NOR QUALITY AND PRICE.

BUSINESS has taken big and longbreathed start Sales
- larger every day. and there's good for increase
1t shows the mark of keeping up The triple reason:
1. Our goods elegant.
Our prices not only reasonable Chats accomplished by
the closet watching.
Our large and provision goods that wants
of everybody.
Touches you, for instance.
Pick out the price The goods and the size will you
Begin at our Spring Overcoats a $500.
good deal finer and sk-faced $780, $500 and $500
See the Prince Albert Dress Suits at $1,000
Stylish Cheviot mixtures Spring Suits, $1,000
A choice of dozen styles in Chevo, $500.
A still finer and Broad Stripes Plad, $1,000.
Silk Mixtures Wored Stripes $500
Our very fine dressest suits $22 and $25.OO
Boys and Chdens Clothing encouraging Nothing connnrce
about it. It's shaped after the and
Find out prices for White Dress Shirts. You'll like BOTH
Has equal in the city -
Our fine line of Neck-wear---come and see
What about Hatsthe shades and shapesn Fur Silk
Wool and Straw Consider we'll before buying elsewhere you'll
be sorry when too late
A. LOEB & CO.,
Oneprice Clothers II S. Augusta St, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27

| EgEfTE 81 Rewarded are those who read tI,is
| KILN land act; they will find hoporahJe en-.
| kkaSshE pinyment that Will not fake linen,
from their homes and families. The
profits are large and sure for every industrI
Gus person, many have made and are now
making several hundred dollars a lnOpfh IT.
is easy for any one to make IS and UPWARDS mar
; day, who is willing to work. Either sex.Vorine
or old; capital pot needed; we start YOU. Eye
erything new. No special ability reGnired.
you, reader, can do it as well as any one
Write to us at once for fall particulars. which
we mail free. Address STTNsoN & Co. Porfland
NAME dec7 SLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27

UsARM FOR sAAE.
We offer for sale the farm known as tht
"MOORMAN FARM" lying five miles nortf
Of stanton near Verona depot, and u milk
from the Valley pike, containing
3S5 ACRES.
The land is of excellent quality and well wa
tered. There is a large BRICK DWELLING
Stables and necessary outbuildings. 1t is in 6
good state of cultivation. yielding abundantly
In all crops; convenient 10 schools, mill. shops
&c.
we viii take pleasure II showing 1t to any
one desiring to purchase. Possession given III
time for fall crops. 1,
GEO. b, CRAWFORD
ANNIE W. CRAWFORD,
C.ED. CRAWFORD,
apr 2j-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
WhitmOre, Denny & Liggstt.
No. 10 w. MAIN ST., STAUNToN, VA.

NoMMIssIoNER,s OFFICE, ,-., 1000
Stanton, June 18th, 1883.
N. 4. NJ. Mellss, Trustee,
The Virginia Iron &steel Co.. ct als,
and
Henry j. Rogers
The Virginia Iron & Steer Co. ct ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing causes
pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, TAKE NOTICE, that have fixed upon the
l9th dag Of July, neat,
to take, at my Office. in stanton. an account
showing,
LIST. What bonds were Issued by the Virginia
Iron & Steel Company under the mortgage OF
April 9th, 1878, the parties by whom they are
now respectively owned, and the amounts
owing to the parties owning the saIne and if
any of said bonds are held, as collateral, by
parties other than the owners thereof, and the
facts and circumstances OF such holdings.
I'd. What bonds were issued by said Compa-
ny under It's second mortgage, of date Sept. 80
1881 by whom they are now held and owned
the amount due thereon, and such as are held
as collateral by parties other than the owners.
3rd. What GulO mt is owing by said Compa-
by on account of repairs done to the furnaces,
and TO whom payable, also what taxes on said
property are unpaid, and what other charges,
&C, are due to any person for expenditures
made in the preservation of said property
since the Com pany itself ceased TO be liable to
care for it.
9TH. Any other lien or liens that may be rest
ing on said property. and the order in which
ali liens of every kind are entitled to satisfac-
tion as well as the amount ofssid liens
JNO. NJ. KINNEY,
Elder & Ne.sor, pa Commr.
iDne 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
FOUND

ready and willing to serve them by giving
them the best that can be had IN Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Sugars, Cofees, Syrups,
Meats, Lard, and all standard goods. We
carry complete line of the best brands
of canned meats, canned fish, canned
fruits and canned vegetables. They
are warranted to be fresh and pure, OR they
can be returned to us and counted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27

RsE1gEsgERess Has revolutIonIzed the world
lMUEMTIIIM during the last half century. Not
LII AM sHls least among the wonders of IN
ventive progress is a method and
system of work that can be performed all over
the country without separating the workers
from theft homes. Pay liberal; ny one can
do the work; either sex. young or cid DO spe-
cial ability required. Capital not needed. You
are started free Cut this out and return 10 Us
and we will send You Tree, something Of great
value and importance to you that Will start
Won in business, which Will bring you in more
money right away than anything else in the
world. Grand outfit free.
Address TRUE Il Co., Augusta Maine,
dec7 SLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
RLACK OAK BARK WANTED.

100 cars No. Rossed Elack Oak Earl, daily.
cred on cars at any station on the Shanarfoah
Valley r, R., i. q Q. r. r. VALLEY Rranch1and
chesapeake q Ohio. Highest marked nrioe
!, aid. Address KINNEY BROS
mar ia nos' Staunton, Vn,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27

Space will not permit us to mention
each line Of goods which we intend to
close during the next 60 days, but ask
that you call and see that we mean just
what we advertise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-27
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E-Full and complete stock of. leading Mag
azines and Periodicals and Popular Literature
at
Oliyier's Book Store
mayo l02 East MAIN Street.
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may 23-tds
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-07-19
THE LIGHTNING-ROD MYTH.
Electricians Now Declare that More
Harm than Good Comes from
Their Use.
IFrom the Philadelphia Record. !

'Lightning-1odsa are going out of use.
Why? Because they are not believed to
be the protection that it was once
thought they were" Fifteen years ago
the lightniDg-rod agent was everywhere
in the land, and more especially at every
farmers door. Today, it is claimed,
their number has materially decreased,
and farmers are disseminating the use OF
the rods.
"What is your opinion upon the sub
ject of hghtning-rodsl" was asked OF
Chief Walker, of the City Electrical
Department.
"Candidly, in nine cases out of ten, -
he replied, 81 think they are humbugs.
I believe it is n fact that more barns are
struck and burned that have lightning
rods on than with them off. In the first
place it is best to keep electricity as far
away from building as possible. The
object of the lightning-rod is to attract
it. The rod is supposed to act rs con
luct0r of the electrical current to the
earth, but instead OF being carried off,
the current, IN consequence OF faulty
construction of the rod or attachments,
is frequently switched into the build
ing. The end of the wire is supposed
to be buried in the moist earth, the
moisture acting as a good conductor.
Without strict attention the iron be-
comes oxidized and rusts off, and then
the rod is worse than nothing. 1t is q
positive danger under such circum-
stances, attracting the electricity of the
atmosphere and having no adequate
outlet for it. Then, again, the same
danger arises when the insulatOrs upon
the sides of the building become defec-
tive. The lightning is attracted from
the atmosphere, where it might have re-
manned but for the rod, and it is turned
loose against the building on its way to
the earth. If, for instance, the attach
ments on the barn are poor or worn out
the current may be DETECTED and set
fire to the building. This is no uncom-
mon occurrence. In this city some
years ago the rod on the Belmont Water
" orks was struck. and it fused. The
current flowed on down and played
about the machinery in the llveliest kind
of way. A big stone was knocked off
the Washington Monument by light
ming. When the ground contact is good
and the lightning is about to strike
building the rod may be of use, but [
think the rods do more harm than good.
There was time when farmers were
scared into rodding their barns and
houses, but think they are getting over
that"