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Iron County register., 1890-03-27
DANGERS OF ELECTRICITY.
A Timely Inquiry That Is Certainly Not
a Frivolous One.

A Timely Inquiry That Is Certainly Not
Frivolous One.
The continuous current is like a
snake, which strikes once and loses it's
fangs. The alternating current is a
snake which can strike again and aga4n.
The latter current is coming into use in
electric lighting, and it may yet be en-
ployed in the transmission of power.
Theory indicates certain advantages in
its use over that of the continuous cur
rent. The dangers from its employ
ment are very great, and will need care
full safeguards.
1t is not, however, the possible risk to
life in the contact with the ground and
a dangling dead wire which has come
in contact with the overhead system of
electric propulsion, that constitutes the
most serious danger from electricity.
What is most to be feared is the ease
with which extensive fires can be started
in cities by means of bare or poorly in
sulated electric circuits, of which the
earth forms a portion. The electric
current seeks to return to the general tor
which produces it by the path OF least
resistance. If, therefore, a telegraph or
telephone wire, or any metallic conduc-
tor, should come in contact with a bare
wire conveying a powerful current, this
current would seek the ground by everv
possible way; and if the telegraph or
telephone wire should be connected with
the ground. the powerful current would
be directed through telegraph or tele-
phone instruments in offices and houses
to ground connections. It is said in re-
ply to this view. that lightning frequent
ly has entered houses by telephone and
telegraph wires, and has merely burnt
out q coil or fused wire, and has not
caused any serious conf1agration. A
sudden discharge through circuit, how
ever, is not so dangerous as slow, in
sidious heating, which might go on for
several hours before it is discovered
This heating could easily be produced
by a portion of q powerful current leak
ing into houses and offices from wire
which has fallen upon bare metallic
circuit through which a current is flow
ing. What is to prevent, it may be
asked, great city being set on fire by
electricity, in hundred places at once,
on the night of blizzard? The inquiry
is certainly not a frivolous one. The
elements of danger are with us, and the
question of safeguards demand the most
careful consideration by our municipal
authorities Atlantic.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
mo. To tell the truth, though

mo. To tell the truth, though
don't brag about it, l never met any one
yet who was able to fool me-"
''Indeed!' said the man. 'It will be
no use, then, to ask you why you don't
brush that straw off your hat:
''None in the least" replied Lewis.
81 prefer straws at this season of the
year"
At this answer the passenger, who
seemed to like fun, laughed all over
even to his boots.
''Now l shouldn't wonder if could
fool you he said, after moment
But | shall not try just at present, you
know, because you are expecting it.
Why don't you pull up moment and
take that shoe off the horse before he
loses it?' he added, suddenly leaning
forward over the dashboard as he
spoke.
You are ever so kind, but it's no
use,' said Lewis. My horses shoes
never come off on the First of April. l
have often noticed it,
''Ha. ha. ha." laughed the other. 81
see your timber is pretty we'll seasoned,
if you are young yet. May I ask if you
are taking that dog back there in the
wagon out to sell to HeXamer?"
THAT is my errand."
What sort of dog is hep
Hes an Irish setter; and he's ten
months old, and worth twenty dollars. "
''Well, now, don't like to disappoint
you, but il seems to me I've heard that
Hexamer has got his Irish setter
already"
perhaps so,'' responded Lewis, indif-
ferently.
''You are not going on after that, are
you?" asked his companion, with pre-
tended su prise. 4 don't mean to say
that l am not enjoying my ride i'm
mensely."
well, I am enjoying it, too,' said
Lewis.
''Ha! ha, ha. | see-I sec.' cried the
other. You think 1 am trying to fool
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

The reputation of a man is made up OF
what people say of him. In like manner
the reputation Of a medicine depends on
what they who have used it say. No rem
edy in existence has SO good reputation as
blood remedy as B. B. B. fBotanic Blood
Baln). 1t is a successful physicians pre-
scription and quickly cures both mild and
rrlble cases of bad blood.
DR.. L. A. Guild, Atlanta. Ga, writes
''Wm. Sealock, living on lay place, had an
ugly running ulcer on his arm which ordi-
nary remedies failed to control. as q last
resort placed him on use of B. B. B. and
the ulcer began to heal at once, and effected
an entire cure. 1t is a remedy well worthy
of confidence"
Dr.. j. E. Hall, Druggist at Americus,
Ga, writes: "a planter near this place had
several of his best laborers affected with
Syphilis. He got them B. B. B. and pro-
nounces them all well. A gang of A. P &
L. Railroad hands use B. B. B. with great
benefit to counteract the effects Of swamp
malaria
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

There's an old aunty IN Philadel-
phia who bakes rabbit very tempting
ly this way: She plasters the animal
all over with softened clay, bakes the
statuary in an oven till it is like a
brick, shivers the brick to atoms with a
hammer, and there you are. The rab-
bit skin has stuck to the clay, and only
the crisp, white meat IS left.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

An old soldier in Maine, after wait
ing twenty-four years, discovered that
the late war has made wreck of him,
and he wants pension. The unfortu-
nate man asserts that he lis suffering
from strengthening of the brain, gener-
al ability, and chronical information of
the spontaneous hilarity system"
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

said. as he took his seat. Its beau
tiful day." he went on, still laughing
"a wear ago to-day-the 3lst of March
Twas chasing colt right along here. L
remember it rather well, because the
colt had the best of it.
"They usually do" said his compan-
ion .sThat was year ago yesterday
the s1st of March. To-day is the First OF
$50 it is. responded the passenger
.eTbe First of April-April-Fools' Day;
10 YOU happen to have been fooled
yet?"
ssNo."
"Nor have l."
81 don't expect to be-" said Lewis.
,soh! you don't expect to De!
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

THERE is case of scrofula here that has
mended very fast under the treatment of
Bulbs Sarsaparilla. after all other treat
ment failed to do the man any good. / also
parilla cured. In cases of whites and womb
diseases it has proven itself the best medi-
cine to give quick relief.-John J. Cooke, II.
D., Mount Vernon, Ind.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

Inquiries. Can I tell you the way to
Mr. Hexamer's?" said this individual,
while he looked jocularly up at Lewis.
81 shouldn't wonder if could. Are you
driving that way?"
''Yes, sir"
81 will get up and ride along with
you. them" exclaimed the other, who
was a short, fat man. ''You will have
to trust me until the next station" he
continued, laughing. Didn't have
time to buy ticket"
"All right" responded Lewis.
keep straight on for amile, and then
I will show you where to turn" the man
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR: Please form your read
| ers that I have positive remedy for the
above named disease. BY it's timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. | shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of your
readers who have consumption If they will
send me their express and post-otfice ad-
dress Respectfully, T, A SLocUM, NJ c.,
1s1 Pearl street, New York
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

II HAVE been afflicted with an affection of
the Throat from childhood, caused by diph-
iberia, and have used various remedies, but
have never found any thing equal to
BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.' - -T2eu G. NJ
F. Hampton, Ptketo1a, hy. Sold only in boxes.
THERE are many men who contract debts
In the East and then go West to settle -
Binghamtou Leader.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

MORE diseases are produced by using
brown soaps than by any thing else Why
run such terrible risks when you know
Dobbins' Electric Soap is pure and perfect.
Dobbins' prevents hands from chapping.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

DIR. A T. SHALLENBERC 1R,
Rochester, Pa. Dsd' Str:-The Anti
dote came duly to hand. 1t is without doubt
the best remedy in the world. | have seen
my whole family exclusive of myself) five
in number, all shaking at one time, during
residence in Florida, and all restored to
health after taking few doses of the medi-
cine Sincerely yours,
G. A. JENNINGS.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND
It Is Query Who Was the
Greatest April Fool

WAS a n n oy-
ing to Lewis to
f G el uncertain
about the road
he was travel
ing, but fortu-
nately, just as
his doubts be-
ca m e depress-
ing, he came up
with a m a n
walking in his
d ire C t ion, of
whom he W a s
able to m a k e
-- A.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

for all blood taints and humors, pimples,
blotches, eruptions and skin diseases of
every name and nature, is DR.. Pierce 5
Golden Medical Discovery. A certificate of
guarantee from a responsible business
house warrants it to benefit or cure, or
money refunded.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

ALL disorders caused by bilious state OF
the system can be cured by using Carter's
Little Liver Pills. No pain, gripping or dis
comfort attending their use. Try them.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

THE Public Awards the Palm to Hales
Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

PRINTERS are honest people. We have
never heard of one OF them counterfeiting
quoins-Rochester Post-Express.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

AN evening call is generally productive
of plcasure-if not when you come, when
you go.-Texas Siftings
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

WHEN theatrical manager has a good
house he can, with propriety, thank his
Stars.--Light
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

Is IT not odd that our fondest recolections
should be about wasted opportunities B.
Ashland Press.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

MAN doesn't really realize how the sec
onds fly until he sees detective in hot pur-
suit of the hackers of a prize-fight,-Y onk-
erS Statesman
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

THE green grocer is one who trusts dead
beat customers.-N. O. Picayune
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
money refunded,

Chronic Nasal Catarrh positively cured by
Dr. Sage's Remedy. so cents, by druggists.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

DON'T urge children to take nasty worm
oils. They enjoy eating Dr. Bulls Worm
Destroyers and will ask for more.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

THE man who has no charity in his heart
gives no quarter to the hotel Waiter.-Bos-
ton Post,
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

IT is better to be a keeper in a New
England dime museum than to own farm
in the West.-Providence Telegram.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
Office of Shultz Betting Co.

IT is only question of time when the
wisest of US viii make a foolish break.-In-
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

No Opium in Pisos Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Tha,
Contain Mercury,

Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo. O., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally and acts di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure and get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +.
j. Cheney q Co.
SOLD by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

A RING on the finger is worth two in the
paWnshop.-Boston Herald.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

ARE unlike all other pills. No purging or
pain. Act specially on the liver and bile.
Carter's Little Liver Pills. One pill dose.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27
Home-Seekers' HaE-Rate Excursions VII
the Wabash.

On April % and May 20 the Wabash Rail
road will sell tickets at one fare for the
round trip to points in Kansas, Nebra ska,
Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colo
rado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana,
North ana South Dakota, Northwestern
Iowa and Minnesota. Tickets will be good
returning thirty (30) days from date OF sale,
For particulars apply to the nearest ticket
No REGULAR programme can be fixed for
the weather. 1t must all be received sub
ject and liable to change-N. O. Picayune.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

CHESTNUT burrs, like miIliners, have fall
openings Post.
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

AMERICAS finest, "Tansill's Punch" Cigar
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

try to walt get discouraged They are
constantly having reverses.-Yonkers Ga
Iron County register., 1890-03-27

On philosophical principles, the light
headed man is just the fellow to fall on his
feet.-Binghamton Leader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-24
uses of the University is now awaitlhs 'ne seA
erous attentions of graduates
PERSONALS.

Mr. Dcpew has declined an invitation to deliver the
Fourth Of July Grafton salt Lake City, because he
is to sail for Europe on July =
Professor Colby OF Dartmouth College. will sail for
Europc 10 morrow, and will spend the summer tramp
ing and scranbling about Ill SWit1eriah''
The Princess Louise. Marchioness OF Lorne is max
ing statue of the Queen she looked in srlhood to
be given TO kensin2ton as u nemoIiai Vi i'V ''''''
carly life there
Justlce Bradley OF Washington, D. C., Is recovering
from his long and serious Illness. and day or two ago
,canpcared in court. This Is Justice Bradley OF the
District Court, and not his namesake OF the lhhel
states supreme Court, who Is IN excellent heaI'h'
Lord Tennyson is spending the summer at Black
down. near Ifaslemere, and is in good health again.
Archdeacon Farrar visited oberammergau at the
first performance this year Of the Passion Play, and
lodged In the house OF the actor VINO pyeo inc part
of Jesus.
Architecture 1t is said Is the chosen profession Of
John Howells, the son Of the novelist. lie Is now a
student at Harvard His father and mother have gone
to Lake Champain for the summer
Down by the harbor at Cohasset, says The Boston
Gazette, is the beautiful residence of Mr. Lawrence
Barrett and IL Is pleasure to find the house opened
again. Mr. Barrett has returned from his European
our and long rest in vastly improved health and has
panncd a long seasons work for next winter. Mrs.
Barrett. who has left two daughters in Europe-the
Baroness Won Rocder in Germany, and Mrs. Joseph
Anderson, in England-has brought her youngest
dauClHer back to America. Miss Edith Barrett, the
beauty Of the family mas been belle ever since she
made her debut in society at Of the Gardner balls
She i, bright clever and original. and II delightful
to And her back in America The Barretts will prob
ably have many visitors during the summer ana VIII
do much to make their OF COhassett attractive
Mr. Edwin Booth has promised them a visit, and he Is
always well ana happy here. Not fdr from Mf'
Barrett's home is the cottage Of Mr.. Stuart Robson
50 easy is 1t pass from grave TO gay The Robson
usually have house full OF company, they have ne
NAMED true to CohaSsett for a number Of years,
although they the only OF the original actors
colony remaining Mr.. Barrett later conner
his house having been formerly the residence Of Nine.
Janauschek.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-24

favorable conditions for the Government o.
the day. lila r. Aha
Mr.. Goschen is largely reSpoh'ioie lor inc
prefcrence given to the unfortunate Licensing
hin over the Land-Purohase Act lie Is
6nancier of original force and statesman OF
rho FIRST rank. but he is a laundering poll
tic;an and has mind as unsympathetlc as
Lord salisbury's TO all that is passing IN me
heart of Tory democracy. Mr. balio"r Is ,nc
most astute political adviser possessing the
p,;r,o Minister'S confidence, but for some IN
scrutahle reason his counsel has been over
r,lod the Land Purchase bill sacrificed and
tho Marty brought to the verge OF de1eat on
the Licensing question Mr.. smith has tac''cal
skill and unfailing amiabity, but ne lacKS oo'n
oonius and authority in leading the commons
The presence of Lord Harrington III the Oao-
met is most urgently required IN ordcr 10 re-
storo leadership in its true sense, ana 10 com
nletc the absorption of the Lberai-' nioh'S'S
into the Conservative party before the next
elections Unless the Cabinet is reorgahized
and Lord Harrington is brought to the Iroh'
&c tbe leader of the Commons inc "o'crh-
nont's chances of surviving another session
are dismal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-24
LOVES IND THE SENiTE.

Anenrn Jones Superintendent OF Prospect
Park, has made himself the laughng-stock oil
brooklyn by discriminating against professional
artists. The amateur painter Is allowed by
him TO sketch in the Park, but the professional
artist with an established reputation for good
work is refused a permit Ancurin Jones is
Justly ridiculcd for his grotesque patronage
of inferior or amateur art. He officially pro-
tects those who cannot paint clumpS OF rhodo-
dondrons with trained skill and refinement of
taste. He puts a premium upon bad sketches
of the Park scenery and vistaS. Public judg-
mcnt has already been passed upon his IAN
tastic method of discriminating against pro-
fossional artists The Park will be opened TO
all PAINTERS, amateur professional, and the
fussv Superintendent will be cautioned by the
Commissioners against making "A similar cxhi-
bition Of his follieS and vagarics in future.
We desire TO direct the attention of the
United States Senate to this ludicrouS episode
because il is an allegory which may be applied
To their treatment of American artists. By
the action of the committee i'll restoring the
duty of 30 per cent on paintings and siatuary
that honorable body has been reduced Ia the
same sorry plight as poor Aneurin Jones. 4 duty
| imposed on works of art is practical intma-
| ton that native artists are amateurs who need
the special protection of the tariff, and that for
eicn artists constitute body Of skilled pro-
fessonal talent which is to be Disseminated
against by legislation. Grave Senators who
offer the privileges of the American art market
to so-caed amateurs" and refuse permits to
professional" painters abroad not only make
themselves as conspicuous for folly as Aneurin
Jones and in the self-same way. but they offer
a serious and ill-merited affront TO American
painters and sculptors. Those painters and
! sculptors do not desire to be cassed as am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-24

The Salisbury Government has reached the
lowest stage of degradation in IT'S domestic
legislation. The announcement OF the with
drawal of the licensing clause of the Local
Taxation bill completes the sessions record OF
failure. The Land Purchase bill has prac-
ticany been abandoned until the next session,
and the licensing question: on which the Gov
ernment has narrowly escaped defeat, has been
withdrawn. Lord Salisbury has enforced dis
cipline in his own party at the sacrifice of both
measures, which have been under discussion
during the greater part of the session. Even
his proposal to thwart obstruction by change
of procedure by which measures can be carried
from one session to another has been with
drawn. and Mr.. Gladstones plan of Para-
mentary inquiry substituted in its place. The
Government energies from the business of the
session dscredlted and Inundated. 1t has
been unable to cope with obstruction. II has
failed to accomplish any important legislative
results
II is evident that Lord SaliSbury's party
suffers from the lack of effective leadership in
the House His own attention is engroSScd
with questions of foreign relations. His heart
is in his diplomatic work. and he is remark
own Office. As Prime Minister responsible for
domestic legislation and the conduct of his
party he is signay successful As an Old
Tory he is sngularly out Of touch with the new
Toryism, and Conservative Prime Minister
who fails to enlist the sympathies of the dem
ocratic and progressive elements Of his party
exposes himself 10 defeat in general election.
Lord Salisbury has made great record for his
administration in foreign affairs, but diplo-
matte questions do not enter largely into the
issues of a general election. In 1880 Lord
Beaconsfeld was voted out of office on his
policy of foreign adventure but this a
noteworthy exception TO the rule. Elections
are ordinarily carried on domestic issues and
the course of the Salisbury Government during
the present session has been so feeble and dis
creditable as to impair its prestige with the
country. Stronger and more authoritative
leadership in the Commons is needed if the
general elections are to be brought on under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-24
GENERAL WryGAnE Gould TEACH MANNERS.

The BROOKLYN Rapid Transit Commission in the interest
Of tho Atantc.aye elevated railroad, met In the Circuit
Court room In that city last evening, and heard many
witnesses Theodore +. Miller presided The other
members Howard J. Forker and liasson H. wheeler
William D. Veeder cross-eXaminng for the opposing
urouaty owners. Wlnsae, the counsel OF the
railroad got a squabble with Mr. Veeder and the
latter said What splendid schooitescher you would
have made The General retortcd IF had had you for
scholar your manners would have been much improved"
Tho last wltncs, was Mr. thinner who obtained the
sent Of the property owGs to the proposed road lie
testified that he obtained consent IN the assessed
valuation Of 81 40322y out OF total OF o. i93o3O The
commission adjourned to meet Thursday evening.