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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

demolished some of the heavy business
blocks in the vicinity of the towers. The
towers were not injured in the slightest
degree. Inc other storms were likewise
very destructive of surrounding property
Ihey nave wthstood very severe storms
at Detroit, Michigan, where 1872 of them
nave been in service for four years. None
of them have ever sustained the slightest
injury, nor have they required any re-
pairs not even bolt or nut has required
Tightening or adjusting since the towers
were erected
In the matter of the proper height, ex-
haustlve experiments show $50 feet to be
most satisfactory. Increasing this height
impalrs the illumination near the foot,
ana does not perceptibly increase the total
lighted area, while diminishing this
height diminishes the illuminated area
and affords unnecessary bril- fancy at the
base. BY reason of very lofty buildings
in the Immediate surroundings, a height
of 10 feet might be in some instances
desirable.
The towers should, so far as practica.
| bic, be arranged in triangular system.
| The distance apart in business sections
may be 1900 TO 1900 feet in the best resi-.
dence sections, such for instance, as may
be found in Detroit at "A distance of half
TO three-quarters of mile from the bust
ness centre, the towers may be 1000 feet
apart and in the less densely populated
sections and suburbs, they may be $500 to
1000 feet apart Thus at Detroit, Michi-
gan, 81 miles of territory, having about
1000 street intersections, is thoroughly
and brilliantly lighted by l22 towers, and
there are no gas or naphtha lights within
the COZ poration limits.
In general way, towns of three to six
/ thousand inhabitants, occupying, say. "A
square mile of space, may be thoroughly
hghted IN every quarter by seven towers,
one at the centre and six at the angles OF
heXagOn, the towers being POGO feet
apart.
So, also, an excellent illumination may
| he mad by five tower. there being one at
the centre aud tour al the angles of a
| square, the towers being 2000 feet from
| the middle tower, and where greater econ
omy is desirable there might be four tow
ers, one at the centre and one at each of
| the angles of a triangle and about 2JO0
| feet from the centre tower.
In all cases II is recommended that the
| towers should have but four lights of 20O0
| candle power each. The central tower
might have six lights 0t2O 0 candle-power
More lights will not materially improve
the effect at a distance from the tower,
while less number of lights will scarce
ly afford Illumination sufficient in the
vicinity of the tower
All spaces are lighted by the tower sys-
| tem-front yards, back yards, alleys, and
streets and in street lighting alone the
four lights on a tower Will do the service
which would require. ~ TOGO lights on
poles, while the pole-llghts Will lllumln,,
ate only the streets and not the yards and
alleys.
a number of towers serve to produce an
atmosphere of light SO blended in every
direction as to neutralize the shadows, so
that dense shadows exist IN no quarter,
giving the effect of moonlight over the
| entire area.
| The Detroit Electric Tower company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06
A Bold Attempt at Burglary

CHICAGO. Jan burglars broke into
the Droyers National bank at the Union
Stock yards last night only block from
the police station. They exploded too
much dynamite IN the hole drilled into
the vault door the knob indicator was
destroyed The thieves We're afraid IL
try again and sneakCd off leaving $4,000
in the vault.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

Owing to the unavoidable absence OF
Grand Master w. ID. Wilson of st. AL
bans, Deputy Grand Master II. w. Hall
of this city went to West Burke last Fri
day night and instituted Alpine Lodge,
No 2S, with the assistance of the follow
ing brothers; H. f. Parker of Bradford,
grand secretary; n. p. Bowman of st.
Johnsbury, acting ID. G. NJ. DR.. j. II.
Jones of Bradford, acting q. W; j. f.
Fox OF Burlington, acting G. Il. ; George
Arthur of Bradford, acting q. NJ. ; David
We're ,yE sew seven Charter members and 10 init.
ated by degree teams from Lyndonville
aud St. Johnsbury, who did the work in
the most approved manner. This il the
third new Lodge |. o. O. f. instituted in
this state this year. The order was never
in such fourlshing condition as il is at this
time. There are 80 subordinate lodges il
the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

O Hand
For tenderness and sympathy
Thou standcst for soothing, all unspeak-
able.
when the brow is aching, and the breaking
Heart pOurs out It's wo in bitter tears, then
Thou, dear hand, art pressed upon that hot
brow
Beneath that weary, sinking head thOu'rt
luid:
From that hot brow thou dost straightway
smooth out
The hard wrinkles of pain to the sa heart
Thy magic touch brings sweetest calm divine;
Speaking of lOve-ot woman's tendcrn css-
a great, my sterious, blessed deep.
q Hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06
A FESTIVE OCCASION.
ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE CONNER
GAL TRAVELLERS ASSOCIATION.

An Enjoyable AFFAIR saturday Evening
The Election of Oficers-A Good At
tendance Elaborate Menu and En-
PERTAINING After-Dinner Speeches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06
The Explosion in New York Laid to a
tomb

NEW YORK, Jan. The officers of the
Equitable Gas company claim last nights
explosions, which wrecked part of their
works and damaged the blocks around
was due To a dynamite or nitro glycerine
bomb, known into the engine house. The
cOmpany's loss Is about $1,000, damage to
adjacent buildings $4,000 , 1900 window
panes were shattered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

o Hand
Thou standest too. for gracious help,
A prop for aged, faltering steps, art thou:
A guide for blind and stumbling pilgrim.
When s)rcly tempted, ind nigh to falling,
We've seen that blessed hand outstretchcd to
grasp
The sinking, struggling one, till once again
He could take heart aud hope, and stand Sc
cure, o.
Yea, for noblest help thou standest
q Hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

Oil on account of its unpleasant taste. This
difficulty has been overcome in ScOtt's Emul ,
sion of Cod Liver OH with HypOphosphites.
IL beng as palatable as milk. and the most
valuable remedy known for the treatment OF
Consumption, Scr0fua and Bronchitis. Ply.
sicians report our little patients take 1t with
pleasure. Try SCOTS Emulsion and be con-
Ynced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

Late Ice 1t ere. wrinkled and pale,
Thou bc at rest above pulseless breast
Thy last crrand donc-of service no more;
Thy last blessing rendered helpful no more
Thy last sweet ministry ended at last
Soothing, -tendcriy caressiug no more.
Long. long indeed, q my hand let it be
Ere this sad fate shall come to thee
O Handl
Gospel Light.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-06

by REV. II. II. HOWARD.

Hand
Thou standest first of all, for toll
Patient diligent, tireless service
For parent, husband chlld, ncighbor and
friend;
For tn unfortunate. loveess and for orn.
Yea, for service, precious hand, thou stand
est.
O Hand
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27
FRED MARSDEN's END.
Blanche, His Daughter, Broke
His Heart by Her Conduct.
HE WOULD TURN ON THE GAS.
A Realistic Dom estic Drama-His
Cool PREPARATION for Death-A
Readable Narrative.

On cottage bed in a bedroom on the
third floor of No. 318 West 126th Street
yesterday morning lay man in his
white shirt, white silk drawers, Isle
thread stockings and black necktie.
His head, which rested easily on the
pillow, was slightly bald on top, hut
had on the sides and back long locks of
yellowish hair; his forehead was bread
and high; the brows arched and firmly
pencilled; the eyelids tightly closed; the
nose delioately nostrilled and acoui-
line; the dropping mustache light
brown; the chin. which was partly
buried in the folds of the shirt front.
and the jaws covered with three days
growth of beard; the hands reclinio e
naturally on the sheet at either side OF
the body; he legs straight but CROSSED
below the knees, left over the right,
and the heels resting on the quilts and
coverlets, which had been thrown over
the foot of the bed by him who was
stretched out above them.
He seemed to be sleeping. The pallor
of his face, however, with some stains
on his left shoulder suggested that he
had been i'll in the night. but here he
seemed to be quietly sleeping.
Yes. He was sleeping the last long
sleep. He was dead
And it was poor Fred Marsden, the
popular playwright,
He who had with his own hand rung
up the curtain on SO many COMEDY
successes had with the same hand rung
down the drop upon his own life in
tragedy.
He had committed suicide.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27
THE PROLOGUE.

The prologue to this terrible drama
carries the reader back four weeks and
is found in the story of bis daughters
folly and his famiIy's dishonor.
At that time theatrical circles were
shocked to learn that pretty Blanche
Marsden, the daughter of genial
Fred, whose house had for the past fe Nv
years been known for its hospitality to
artists, litelateurS and Critics, had fed
from her fathers house. Its Wednes
day evening receptions were always well
attended by the kings, queens and
noblesss OF Bohemia. whose society was
sought by people in commercial life an
persons in tbs learned professions.
The world has gone we'll with Fred
Msrsden. Lolita had ben enriched by
his plays; so had AnLie Plxley; SO had
Joseph Murphy; so mad Roland Reed;
so had William J. S 'anlan, and so, too,
had Patti Rosa ana others. They paid
him literally for his work. so that Fred
Marsden was accounted We 4lthy among
the members OF the dramatic profess
sion.
His means he lavished upon his home
and his vile and one child, Miss
Blanche, whose folly has wrecked their
home, the mothers peace of mind and
cost the father his life.
Mrs. Mar den told the sad story to
her friends and Deputy Coroner
O'Meara 10 Ter husbands study, ID the
third floor frcnt room, yesterday after
noon. There were his glasses, worn
the night before; his writing pads,
his pens; the meerschaum pipe he had
smoked when he was preparing for the
final act of the drama and his slippers.
In this room. WITH its portraits of
modern and departed stars, It's en-
cravings of memorable historical
scenes, its bits of old armOr, fragments
of statuary, rusty weapons and books,
tho bindings and titles of which be-
tokened their antiquity, sat the
coroner, the wife, the family physician,
nr. w. Ranney; three assistants
from the Coro1er's Cffice and the
Herald reporter. A tall policeman in
blue uniform leaned against bookcase
behind Mrs. Marsden, the maid servant,
pale and ready to weep, chung convul-
sivo!y to the portiere of one door with
one hand, while the other pressed the
corntr of her apron to her lips, and the
deceased's personal attendant, William,
stood stiffly and with sorrowful mien
against the door leading into the hall
way. In the room in the rear reposed
the dead dramatist.
Mrs. Marsden in low. tremulous &C.
cents said that she had been bound by
her husband week ago, in case of his
sudden death, to proclaim the immedi-
ate cause of his misery and to assure
his friends and the world at large that
his daughters sin had broken her
fathers heart.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27
VERY SAD SCENES.

1--WE reared her in luxury, happiness
and indulgence. He idolized her and
lavished upon her all that refinement
could suggest or love dream of. She
never wanted for anything. Her educa-
ton was our hobby and her domestic
felicity our constant study. The eve
ming parties and receptions were
established as regular customs for her
sake, the guests she admired most were
invited, and the country home at
Schroon Lake, in the Adirondacks, was
purchased and fitted up for her. She
wanted little steam yacht upon the
lake. Her father gave 81 GOO for one.
She wanted to ride; her father bought
her horse. He thought her an angel j.;
she proved herself devil.
"She dishonored herself, 6ishonored
him and then fed from her home.
"False friends. men who are married
and have families themselves, visited
our home here as favored guests, and
led our child astray. She confessed
this to me, and | consulted our family
physician about it. This was several
months ago, and long before | confded
any OF the dreadful secret to Mr.. Mars
den. This did not occur until the death
and funeral of his mother, two months
since, when it became necessary for me
to GO to Philadelphia to bury the good
old lady.
ACT FIRST OF DRAMA.
Shortly before my departure I be,
sought Blanche to be a good girl unit
my return and to remain with hel
father, who was too ill to ACCOMPANY
me. She promised me that she woulC
not go out of the house or leave hin
: alone until my return. I had not beer
gone day when she he'd to him and as
. sured him that [ had given her permits
sion TO so out with a young girl &C
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27
THE FATAL TRovE.


III only read the first sentence, have
never read any more. l cannot read
it," Poor Mrs. Harsden's fortltude left
her and she wept. When she recov-
cred she centinued:-"I summoned
William and babe him call his master.
He knocked at the door. No answer.
He listened at the keyhole. Could hear
nothing. He stopped to look In and
could not see. Then gathering all his
strength for the effort he burst the door
wide open. The room was full of gas.
The man hesitated, but when he entered
| he found Mr.. Marsden as you have seen,
dead, quite dead!'
William then related how Mr.. Mars
den had deliberately locked the door,
closed down the window, tore up a
sheet, stopped the keyholes and every
crevice and chink through which air
might come, turned up the single
burner immediately over the bed and
laid himself down, as described above,
to await suffocation and death. They
came at his desire and there was no
mystery about the tragedy. It was q
plain case of suicide OF man who was
only IS years old, in the flush of his
great success, with contracts worth $50, :
900, on which large retainers had been
paid in his hands, but whose heart had
broken and whose mind had given way
nnder whirlwipd OF sorrow.
Fred Marsden's real name was Will
liam A. Silver. He was a native Of
Baltimore q graduate of Dickinson col
lege, lawyer who had practiced sever
years in Philadelphia, but who had taker
to writing for the stage after he haC
acted little, and produced such piece!
as Bob, Zip. Muzette, lara, Ely, Cheek
Humbug, Quacks. Kerry Cow, Shsur
Rhue. The Irish Minstrel and Clouds
He received $4,000 from the Mallory
for play. His business manager wa
T. h. French. of the Grand Oper
House. A cable message of the sal
est was sent to Mr.. French at once.
Arrangements for the funeral will b
made later.-N.Y Y. Herald, Goth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27

The letter was incoherent in the mid
die, but the references to the girl and
the man and the confession are ex-
planned by Mrs. Marsden's statement
given above.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
A WARNING.

The modes Of deaths approach are
various, and statistics show c0nclusiveiy
that more persons die from diseases Of
the Throat and Luags than any other
Ii Is probable that everyone. without ex-
ception, receives vast numbers of Tuher-
Gle Germs into the sysiem- arid where
these germs fall upon suitable soil they
start into life and develop. at first slowly
as Is shown by slight tickling sensa
ton In the throat and If allowed 10 con
inue their ravages they extend TO the
lungs producing Consumption and to the
sead. causing Catarrh Now all this is
dangerous and II allowed TO proceed will
In time cause death. At the onset you
must act with promptness; allowing cold
to 60 without attention Is dangerous and
may lose you your life. AS soon as you
feel that something is wrong with your
Throat, Lungs or Nostrils, obtain bot,
lie of Boschee's German Syrup II vii.
tive you Immediate relief
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
The Law of Tresspassing.

AS this is the season of the year when
every youth who can beg or borrow an
old gun, is rowing the county in pursuit
of squirrels, rabbits, partridges or any of
the fcathered tribe.from the tomtit TO the
wild goose. ii is we'll that he make note
of the law of trespass. Some persons
think that the sign boards forbidding
hunting or trespassing upon private lands
are Of little account, and that they may
be disregarded with impunity. This is a
mistake, as the law makes 1t an act Of
trespass to go upon cultivated or enclosed
lands for any purpose without permission
OF the owner, even If there is no sign
board. and the owner is entitled to recover
actual damages for such trespass Where
signboards are properly erected persons
who trespass upon the ground SO guarded
are liable not only 10 pay actual damages,
but also penalty not exceeding $50. Ii,
however, the owner wishes to avail him.
self of the provisions of the law he must
make his sign board comply with its re-
Quirements. There must be at least one
signboard, not less than foot square, to
every fifty acres of land, upon the lot
lines, upon the shores or banks of the
lake, stream or pond, which it is intend
ed to protect, or in conspicous place
upon the grounds that are to be thus pro-
tected Any person who defaces, Injuries
or destroys such sign is guilty of mis-
demeanor and is liable to a penalty Of $25.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Thanksgiving.

The President of the United States,
and the Governer,of Pennsylvania, have
each designated Thursday, November
Goth, as day of thanksgiving. Custom
has ordained from the beginning of our
Republic, that THANKSGIVING Day shall
be day of feasting 1t is the day upon
which the glorious national bird-the
turkey-is offered upon the sacrifcial
shrine of the family dinner table. The
CAPITAL heartily wishes all its numerous
readers on this approaching Thanksgiv.
ing Day. peaceful minds, clear conscien-
ces. good appetites and bountiful dinner
tables.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
NnvalNotes.

A small stranger made its way into the
yard some time last Saturday night, and
at present is the guest of Ensign and Mrs.
Gieunon in Goldsborough Row. At last
accounts all were doing we'll.
The invitation and hop cards for the
hops TO be given this winter by the first
class cadets have been selected and the
invitations will soon be sent out.
Naval Constructors Stahl and Gate
wood have reported at the Academy for
duty and win shortly begin the lectures
TO the first class in naval architecture and
ship building.
Ensign Shindell and Assistant Naval
Constructor, Taylor of the class of 81
speul Saturday at the Academy, The
latter was the guest of EProf. and Mrs
Hcndrickson.
Ensign and Mrs Tisdale are spending
a few days at the home of Mrs. Tisdale,
in Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
The pax Of martins Goose.


In the Protestant parts of Germany on
November 10, goose, called Martin
goose, is GENERALLY served on the tables
of the farmers The day is the anniver
sary of the birth of Martin Luther. and
the bird is named after him. Before the
reformation, the owners of certain farms
in Germany were compelled to send their
priest goose on st. Martins Day. This
was stopped by the reformation. and the
goose was afterward eaten by the farmer
himself and named in honor of Luther.
There are many other customs in the
northern and central parts of Germany
which remind the people OF Luther s
birthday. At Erfurt, for instance, where
he was educated, children removed the
M at from pumpkin and cut holes in
the skin to represent the eyes, nose and
mouth of a man. A lighted candle is
then placed inside the pumpkin. and it is
carried arouad in procession while songs
praising Luther are sung,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases Of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimplcs, Bells,
Salt Rheum ard other affections caused
by impure blood. Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well as
cure all Malarial fevers. For cure of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded Price
soc. and 81 per bottle at j. w Hodges 81
Cos. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Funerals.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Mullan
took place this morning from st. Mary s
X. e Church The ceremonies were cclc
hrated with high mass and largely at
tended by friends and relatives of the de
ceased. The ra'l-hearers were Messrs.
James Rcvell. Edward Powers. James
McCusker. DIR. ROLAND WALTON
The interment was at St Mary's Gene
terry. The undertaken in charge was Mr..
Chas. Treadway.
The funeral of Mr.. James Hopkins
took place this afternoon from the First
NJ +. Church. The Rev. DR.. Huntley
preached a sermon appropriate to the
Christian life and character of the de-
ceased. The church was filled with scr
rowing relatives end friends. The pail
bearers were j. E. Hopkins, John G..
Hopkins. VIM. II. Hopkins. Chas III.
Hopkins. Harry q. Hopkins and Chas.
W. Hopkins.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Is Consumption Incurable ?

Read the following Nr c. II Moran,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an Incurab!e Con-
sumpiive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am now
on my third bottle, and able to oversee
the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says ::
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of Lung Troubles Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health" Try
it. Sample bottles free at j. w. Hodges
& Co.'S. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Gum Chewing

One of the vulgar customs of the times
Is gum chewing. A girl may be ever so
pretty, but with quid Of gum in her
mouth she is deformed. Regular gum
chewers soon develop the masseter mus
Giles, unduH enlarge the mouth, increase
Tue size of the salivary glands. aud even-
tuaiiy change the expression of the face.
IL Is thoughtless, vicious. ugly practice
at It's best. aud parents should see TO il
that 1t is not fastened upon the children.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Personal Mention.

Dr. w. S. WEIGH, the newly appointed
physician to the House of Correction,
left here to day for that institution. The
doctor will enter upon his duties n.Mon-
day.
Miss Agnes Tate of North Severn was
In town visiting friends yesterday
DIR. A. l.. Gage OF Baltimore paid a
flying visit TO Annapolis last night, and
was regitered at Hotel Wolfes.
The Rev. DR.. VIM b, Edwards OF tho
Methodist Episcopal Church, left Balti-
moro last night for Porthmouth, Va, to
visit his brother, the Rev. f. Nj. Edwards,
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-10
Elect,on Bets.

Honest democrats are ceming forward
with proverbial promptness and cancell-
ing election bets. Theswheel barrow ex
element of yesterday afternoon had
hardly subsidized when an interesting cpl
sode in the way of cancelling another
election bet which incurred the indebted
ness of Mr.. A. J. Stinchomb, to Mr.. VIM.
Brady was on hand. The novel bet was
paid by Mr.. Stinchcomb. encased in full
harness, attached to small express wag
on; wheeling Mr.. Brady from Mr.. Flood S
corner to Church Circle and back. The
excitement drew q number OF spectators.