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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-08-18
Wednesday, August q
$50 P. M.
Great Mammoth
BALLOON ASCENSION,
Mid-air Performance on the
Trapeze AMI a
Leap From the Clouds!

PROF. CHAS. WOLCOTT. Of Chicago. the
most successful aud daring trJnauf 81 the
age. Will make Que of has or al Noyas S3d
give startling performances on the tfaprlf .
and When fhr balloon has reached the erta
height of 5000 III viii perform the -
IOl NDING FEAT or LEApING TO TIE
EARTH with a Parachute.
Music before and after the performance By
Lees Orchestra.
TIE Dance Han viii be open for DANCING
after tho performance until y ci0rk. last
train leaving az that time
Take tn. D.. l.. 4 :. suburban railroai from
the { ni"n oepot. lifth-avc., Hall-st.. Madison
ave- o. % dale Park.
Trans WI run every half hour during the
afternoon. Fare from Union depot - cents
for round trip.
, 1889-05-15

Teacher-You should take q lesson
from your sisters, you naughty boy.
Girls don't fight.
Little Johnnie-Thcy does when
they gets as old as ma.-The Epoch.
, 1889-05-15

in Denver at sl9.75 per ton, a good deal
better rate than the Wyoming pig could
be marketed at the same place notwith-
standing all the conditions in our favor.
This state of affairs is due almost en-
tirely to the freight rates for the transpor.
tation Of the product
Colorado iron men are well acquainted
with the character and quality OF the
Wyoming ore. All things being equal
they would prefer to use it The pig
which they now use is very inferior in
quality to hat which could be produced
here and yet it is of good enough grade
for the work it is intended to enter into.
Wyoming pig can be produced chcaply
enough, but its transportation more than
eats up all profit
Therefore, we reiterate, unless the
Union Pacific secs fit to give soDe en-
couragement in the shape of rates there is
no use of attempting to do anything with
iron or other ores
, 1889-05-15
THE MODERN BRAKEMAN.
How He DinerS from His Predecessor of
"A Quarter Of n Century Ago.

How He DinerS from His Predecessor of
"A Quarter Of n Century Ago.
Tho modern passenger brakeman is
not an evolution, but n new creation.
He is an object of admiration, while
his predecessor of n quarter of n cen
tury since was an object Of wonder
and awe. The latter was, usually,
n collarlcss, uncouth individual more
or less given 10 plug tobacco and pro
fnnity. The badge of his authority
was n rcd handkerchief tied loosely
around his throat. Primarily, his &C
cupation was, upon n given signal,
Ia ling himself in fantastic gyrations
around the iron brake wheel, and his
contortions upon the front platform
in tho discharge OF his duty were at
C tho wonder and the admiration
Of the station loungers Of that period.
Ho was usually distinguished by a
tight fitting cap with u peaked visor.
His hands were big and coarse and
calloused. There were invariably
grimy circles around his eyes. When
no called out tho name OF a station
10 tho occupants of tho front car the
people in the rem end of the train
could hear his voice, but the nearest
passenger could not tell what he said.
When he assisted n lady 10 alight he
helped her down from the high steps as
though she was so much baled hay.
His regard for baskets containing eggs
or crockcry amounted TO absolute con
tempt. His business was TO help run
the train.
The passenger brakeman of the pre-
sent is n symphony in blue broadcloth
and brass buttons. He is at once or
namcntal and useful. The old iron
brake wheel still looms up on the
front platform, but he rarely finds it
necessary TO touch it. He is the OBJ
jcct of envy and admiration to the
small boy ut the Queen Ammo station
houses. 1t is his duty and pleasure to
cultivate n graceful carriage, and the
sharp swing of tho Eastlake coach
around n curve, which causes farmer
Wayback and the woman with n green
veil on her bonnet to clutch the seat
In terror, only provokcs from him n
sweet, sad smile Of sympathetic com
miseration. He is n little less than n
modern Beau Brummel in his atten-
ton 10 tho indies and school girls
temporarily intrusted TO his care,
while maintaining an air of condo
sccnding dignity toward tho men.
When he displays opposite character
istics il is an evidence that his train
ing has been defective or he has mis-
taken his occupation.
Long live the passenger brakeman
7bf today, the courteous, ntfablc, nc,
commodating young gentleman who is
worthy tho newest style in tho way OF
n railroad uniform that tho directors
and their tailor can devise. -Philadel.
phia Press.
, 1889-05-15
The n1aharniah Mt Home.

He is a charming old gentleman,
very kind, and ~deservedly popular in
Benares, but he Is keenly sensitive to
his failing sight. Tho spacious room
into which his guests arc ushered has
on such occasions but little furniture
little moro than an Indian carpet and
q few tables in the corners, besides on
one side two rows of chairs to accom-
modate all the guests and retainers in
yited. In the front row, among the
guests, sits the maharajah and his
adopted son and grandson, all of them
magnifcently dressed; just behind is
a whole retinue of attendants, and the
proceedings are eyed with interest by
the servants, who stand round at the
sides. The otherwise empty center of
the room is occupied by royal pigeon
dyed crimson, with a black tail, which
struts about on q small table and looks
very self important, and the only other
disputant of the floor is hookah lazily
pulled at by the venerable host II
once the luckless bird should venture
to stir off his rest, the commotion
among the attendants is that of stern
and helpless despair.
Presently three musicians SQUAT down
before the assembly, and play several
plaintive tunes ON Hindoo guitars and
fiddles, together with plausible varia-
tons dor the benefit of English stran-
gers of I'VE Won't Go Homo Till
Morning, John Peel" and other ma
tional melodies. When they have fin
ished two dancing girls come in and
perform many patient maneuvers.
Hindoos never dance themselves un-
less quite carried away in tho worship
of their idols; they leave it all TO these
professionals, who gesticulate mildly,
and twirl, and sing, as they hope best
to please their gracious patrons. They
are brilliantly dressed In purple and
gold, or green and silver, with nose
rings, bangles and earrings, and their
songs are accompanied by a small
band which stands behind them and
enlivens their audience with the strains
Of guitars and n drum. On rising to
leave tho old maharajah decorates each
of his guests by throwing over their
shoulders n ringlet of red and gold
cord, and in these splendid ornaments
they arc conducted to the door of the
palace and expected to ride out of the
grounds on the maharajah's elephants.
Tho elephant ride is a high mark of
oriental favor. = Evelyn's "Cecil's
Journey Around the World"
, 1889-05-15
a New Harvard Trick.

Tn Harvard baseball men have Matched
up n trick which thoy claim will catch nearly
every opponent who Is lucky enough to steal
second base 1t Is played botwccn tho pitch
err, third bosemnn and short stop, and its OBJ
ject Is to confuse the player who may be
stealing from second to third base. 1t is, as
nearly us can DO described, as follows: The
player who has succeeded In reaching second
base, on seeing that baseman step back to his
usunl position, about ten feet back OF the
baso line, steals several feet down tho path
toward third. When no Is about In front of
short stop that player makes n dash toward
second base, which causes the runner to dart
In That direction also; but the short stops run
is only n feint, and the runner, on seeing the
short stop stop, also stops before reaching sec
ond, and tho pitcher throws the ball to the
second baseman, who is on base, and whom
the runner has entirely forgotten, and the
runner Is out - York Sun.
, 1889-05-15

During Mr.. 1rvings performance, recently,
one Of the gallery gods called out, That's
not in 'Macbcthr' The rally would have up
set the house but for the good acting. It re-
minds one of IN utternnce from the same
celestial place on the first night of the only
play that Miss Brnddon has ever written.
which did upset the house and spoiled the
piece A scene was introduced In which a
child wa kidnapped from Its mother, and, Mt
the end, when all were mndo happy, tho res
t~orntion Of tho hid was taken for granted.
1t WIS tho fault Of n novelist, and passd UNI
noticed for quito n minute after the fall Of
the curtain. Then a god" leaned ovor the
balcony and solemnly inquired, What about
that kidT Ia pteco WINS swampcd in n
burst OF laughter.
, 1889-05-15

SPOKANE is once again a winner and
Proctor Knott for the present hangs his
diminished head. Spokane is 4 Ken
lucky horse which has been raised in
Montana. We believe tina: as time goes
on it will be found with horses as it has
been with cattle. The warm southern
climate affords the greatest advantages
for breeding purposes but here in the
inter mountain country is where the
horses receive the fullest development of
bone and muscle and lungs.
, 1889-05-15
JNO. p CARROLL EDITOR.
GIVE US THE EXTENSION.

~
There is M use Of attempting to dis
guise the fact that the greatest indigna-
ton prevails in this community against
the Union Pacific because of its action on
the Cheyenne & Northern extension.
Considering the talk that prevailed when
the bonds were voted, and the promises
which were made at-the same time, every
body has come to the conclusion that the
money was obtained from the people of
this county by false ~pretcnscs. So long
as the road remains in its present uufn-
lshed condition no amount OF explanation
can efface this impression from the minds
Of the people.
Voting subsidies TO railroads is poor
policy however considered. Many count
les in Kansas are bankrupt simply be
cause Of bonded Indebtedness assumed
for the construction of branch roads
through them. The people were frantic
for railroad communication and loaded
themselves with debt to secure it. When
the roads finally came the people found
IN c. 'e'
the railroad company. SO they have
struggled year after year with farms hope
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, 1889-05-15
" MADE MOTHER STRONG

81 nm in my e4th year. Have been africted In
several ways-could not sleep, had no appetite.
no courage, low spirtta- / commenced using
the third day after using 1t Inowh have a good
appetite and can sleep well My spirits and
courage are almost like those OF a young man"
g G. KnKAp. d. d. GonZaleS. La.
, 1889-05-15

President Andrew D. White, of
Cornell university, sent to that insti-
tuition from Egypt a papyrus of much
interest found in the tomb of q priest
of the Ptolemaic period. 1t represents
certain chapters of the Book of the
Dead" is beautifully executed, per-
fectly preserved, and a complete docu-
ment in every respect. The inscrip-
tons arc partly hieroglyphic, partly
hieratic, and in the midst of them arc
very striking representations of n rec
ticus sort, the most remarkable being
THE Last Judgment of the Soul
Before Isis and Osiris" This embraces
Osiris upon the throne, the great
balance before him, the weighing of
the dead priests heart in one scale
against the ''Imago Of Truth" in the
other, while about the balance are
grouped tho weighing, the recording
and the accusing gods, the our funeral
genii, and the forty-two ussessors.-
Boston T~rlnscript.
, 1889-05-15
PaineS
Celery Compound

Strengthens and builds up the old, and cures
their tnfrmities- Rheumatism, indigestion and
nervousness yield quickly t0the curative
OF Paine's Celery Compound.
a Perfect Tonic and Inyigorator, Il
GIVES NEW LIFE.
81 am now 90 years old and have tried several
remedies but none had any effect until / used
Paine's Celery Compound. / feel entirely DIFF
ferent for the short time I have used it. / can
walk nearly straight, sleep sound and well, and
feel as though there was new life and energy
into my whole system"
IL MYLIUs, Cleveland. Tenn
, 1889-05-15
REASONABLE RATES NEEDED

REASONABLE RATES NEEDED
People talk very glibly about our unde-
veloped resources, latent mineral wealth
and all that sort Of thing and yet of what
use is it all SO long as no steps are taken
TO utilize III
At Hartville, for instance, only a few
miles from the line of the Cheyenne Il
Northern, we have iron ore which has
never shown less than 65 per cent of
pure iron. Pig iron itself is only 10 per
cent pure. This iron ore does not con-
tain any ingredient such as sulphur or
titanium in sufficient quantity to render
them deliterious or make the ore refractory
in working. Only one district in the
country so far as discovered produces ore
of an equal high grade or which can be
as readily al inexpensively worked.
This particular ore is found in one of
the Lake Superior districts and is SO much
sought after that it can be shipped to any
place in the world. Under the existing
railroad tariff schedules ores may be
shipped from Michigan to Chicago and
the coke to smelt it transported from
Pittsburg and the product then laid down
, 1889-05-15

Admission to the Sisters Fair will only
be so cents q couple or 81 for season
tickets.
The times., 1889-12-20

The arch traitor, Jefferson Davis is
dead and buried, and over his passing
away, patriots have no tears to shed. And
in this connection we wish to place before
our readers the wonderful dignified reply OF
Secretary of War, Redfeld Proctor. of Yer
mont, to an official notice of his death sent
to him by Hon. James A. Shakespeare,
Mayor of NewOrleans. 1t commands the
admiration of the world, and reads:
War Department, Washington, ID. c., Dec.
8, 1889. Hon. James A. Shakespeare, Mayor
of New-Orleans:
Your telegram informing me of the death
of Mr.. Davis is received. In refraining
from any official action thereon, l would
not and hope do not add to the great sor
row of his family and many friends. i
seems to me the right course and the bes
one for all. You will, am sure, under
stand that its adoption is prompted also by
sincere wish and purpose to act in thu
spirit of peace and goodwill which SHOULD
fill the hearts of all our people.
REDFIELD PROCTOR,
Secretary of War
The times., 1889-12-20
Probate Notice.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, -
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE, IS
Ata session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, holden at the Probate
Office. in the City of Oorunna on Monday, the
10th day of December, in the year one Thousand
eight hundred and eighty nine.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William I. Harri.
son, deceased. On reading and filing the petition
duly verified. of Rose Harrison. as administrative TX
of the estate of said deceased, praying that she
may ne licensed to sell the real estate OF said de.
ceased as described in said petition.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Wednesday, the
18th day of January nextat ten o'cloc in the fore
neon, be assigned for the hearing of said petition
and that the heirs at law OF said deceased and all
other persons interested in said estate, requr
ed to appear at session of said court then to bt
holden at the Probate Office, In the city of Corun
ma, and show cause, If any there be. why the
prayer of thepetitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the pendency Of said petition, and the
hearing thereof by causing copy ofthis order tob,
published in THE TIMES, newspaper printed ant
circulated in said County of Shiawassee, for three
successive weeks, previous to said day of hearing
MATHEW BUSH, Judge of Probate,
"A true copy)
The times., 1889-12-20
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,


CouNTY OF SHIAwAssEE. So
At session of the Probate Court for the county
of Shiawassee, holden at the probate Office in the
City of Corunna. on Tuesday, the 18th day Of
December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand
eighthundred and eighty-nine.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Benjamin o. Will
liams, deceased. Charles S. Williams admins
traitor Of said estate comes into court and repre-
sents that he Is now prepared to render final ac-
count as such administrator.
Thereupon 1t is ordered. that Thursday the 10th
day Of January next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for examining and allowing
such account and that the heirs at law Of said
deceased, and all other persons interested in said
estate, are requiredt to appear alta session of said
court, then to be holden at the Probate Office in
the city Of Corunna, In said county, and show
cause, IL any there be, why the said account
should not be allowed.
And 1t is further ordered. that said administra.
tor give notice to the persons interested in said
estate. Of the pendency of said account, and the
hearing thereof, by causing copy of this order
to be Published In THE TIMES. newspaper printed
and circulated in said county, three successive
weeks previous to said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH, Judge of Probate.
"a true copy.)
The times., 1889-12-20
Probate Notice.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, lo
COUNTY OF SHI AwAssEB'
At a session of the Probate Court for said county
held at the Probate office in the city of Corunna
on Monday fhe 9th day of December, In theyeai
of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and
eighty nine.
Present, Matthew Bush Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Catharine Col
Inns incompetent, James S.McBride guardian ol
said estate, comes into court and represents that
he is now prepared to render annual account as
such guardian.
Thereupon 1t is ordered, that Wednesday, the
9th day OF January next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for examining and allowing
such account, and that the heirs at law of said
incompetent, and all other persons interested in
said estate, are required to appear at session OF
said court, then to be holden at the Probath office
In the City of CorsnDe, in said county, and show
cause. if any there be, why the said account
should not be allowed
And it is further ordered, that said guardian
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the pendency Of said account, aud the
hearing thereof by causing a copy Of this order
to be published in The TINES, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said county, three
successive weeks previous to said day of hearing
MATTHEW BUsH, Judge of Probate.
"a true copy)
The times., 1889-12-20

At this time Bessmer steel rails, the pro-
duct of American industrial institutions
manufactured from ores taken from Michi-
gan mines, produced under protective sys-
tenn, are selling at the same price per ton in
Pittsburg, that the productions of the En-
glish manufacturers are selling for in Man
chester. The Pittsburg made rails are much
better than the English rails, but waving
that question, some rampant tree trader is
respectfully requested to explain to the
thinking people of the United States how,
under this state of facts, the duty of SIT.
per ton is always ''added to the price of the
product in this country"
The times., 1889-12-20

Corunna Journal: Sheriff Morrice was
invited into the Office of Register of Deeds
Bigelow Monday evening, where a large
number of his friends had gathered to sur
prise him. He was presented with a
valuable and elegant Masonic charm as a
gift from his brother county officials. II
was great surprise to the sheriff, and a
very pleasant event.
Subscribe at once. The Detroit Tribune
and THE TIMES one year for $3.50. This
is the best offer ever made i'm this county.
Red Seal Cigars at ii. w. Parker's new
store.
Weather strips for doors and windows
that will exclude cold, rain, dust or snow,
sold and affixed by M. A. Gregory
Bennington-I will be at Pittsburg, Mon
day, Dec. %, and at Rollin Ponds store
Thursday, Dec. 26, to receive taxes.
j. /. WEIGH.
Mrs. Henry Huff, section 5, Rush town.
ship, has for sale at reasonable prices,
span of horses and two colts. One OF the
colts is a weanling and the other two year
old. Apply at once.
Better inducements for holiday gifts than
ever before offered, at the Mich. S. nj. Il 0.
Co.'S. store. Call and see the elegant Ma
hogany Pianos and fancy bent-wOod sewing
machines.
The holiday windows of most of our mer-
chants are decidedly fine.
To those who are intending to purchase
one of those elegant seven octave piano
organs, this notice is to say we have just
received another shipment. Come early
for selections at Mich. S. Nj. q. o. Cos
store.
Good house to rent; good location.
KELLER d KELLER.
Buy your cigars at COnnOr's and get a
chance in the drawing of a fine Smoking
Set. Free.
We have received a sample book of ele-
CANT address cards for all fraternal societies.
Will Carr is agent for all of the Harper
publications.
The times., 1889-12-20

The crop report for December shows the
improvement in the condition of wheat To
be general, amounting to per cent in the
southern, i'm the central and 4 in the
northern counties. The present con-
dition, as compared with average years,
is: In the southern counties 81, CEN
trail II and northern so per cent. The
improvement is attributed to exceptionally
favorable weather. The average yield OF
cloverseed in the state for 1889 was 1.76
bushels per acre. The condition of stock is:
Horses, 96; cattle, 90; sheep, 95; swine,
90 per cent.
The times., 1889-12-20
GEORGE NJ. DEWEY, EDITOR.

Charity in New York city, says Howard,
is illustrated by, ''ten dollars seat to hear
Patti. Ten cents to beggar, provided he
will spend it in rum. But not ten words OF
comfort to a man, however penilent, who
has once worn the stripes of a prison."
The times., 1889-12-20

Senator Mcmillan has again shown his
generosity in away that will long be remem-
bered He now proposes to build Presby-
terian club house at Ann'Arbor. 1t will
contain library, reception, reading, class
and lecture rooms and will be fire-proof. 1t
is gift not only to the students, but to the
entire State of Michigan.
The times., 1889-12-20

There are three ex-Speakers OF the House
members of the present House of Represen-
tatives. Messrs. Samuel j. Randall, OF
Pennsylvania, Nathaniel +. Banks, OF
Massachusetts. and John G. Carlisle, OF
Kentucky. Three exceedingly able and
astute politicians.