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Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
ELECTRICITY AND DEATH.

The unpleasant experience OF John
Scott. the lineman. mentioned in the
news columns OF this paper, furnishes
strong evidence to support the claim
made by the Street Railway Com
pany's experts. viz: That an electric
current of $50 volts pressure is not
deadly in its effects upon the human
system. Mr.. SCOTT took the current
under circumstances far more likely
TO produce fatal results than did
George Hydorn who was killed last
week. Mr.. Hydorn was long dis
tance from the main line and took the
current through a conductor that was
incapable OF conveying more than a
fraction OF it, while Scott was close
TO one of the main conductors and
was clinging TO one OF the iron poles,
which would furnish a perfect con-
ductor to the ground. There Is doubt
less a great deal to learn in regard to
the power of this current and the aver
age man prefers to live in ignorance II
he can not obtain his information
through some other fellows expert
ence.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

Yesterday was Labor Day. Al
though it Is now past and gone. it's
coming and going has In it more signi
ficanee than It's simple celebration i'm
pies It 10 and was day upon which
the great mass OF the people can and
did lay aside their work with one ac-
cord gaze around and note the cities
they have built. the statesmen they
have made. the progress attained and
the various other things they have
accomplished. They can compare the
day with the previous days and take
cognizance OF the contrast. Then
when the onward march IL renewed,
it is easier FOR them to understand and
determine the most advantag ous
course to pursue. The past year has
been propitious one TO the prosperity
OF labor. Conditions have combined to
bring about this state of affairs.
Special notice was given to the sub
stantial manner In which those who
took part In the parade were
dressed, and It was with salts
faction that they compared favorably
with those on the sidewalks. A di-
rect indication that at least the labor
ing people OF Grand Rapids are doing
well The prosperity OF the laborer
means the prosperity of the people.
The sight yesterday brings one to the
conclusion that the American laborcr
Is not as bad as he might be.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
METHODIST KpsscoPALA.

The forty sixth session Of the Meth
odlsr Episcopal conference opens IN
this city tomorrow at the Second-st.
NJ E. church Bishop John p. New
man. D. D., presiding. Grand Rapids
aas the honor OF entertaining it the
18th time, the first occasion being ia
1862, when Bishop Levi Scott pre-.
sided. The annual conference is o.
great Importance 10 all Methodist peo-
pie. be they iaymen or clergy. To the
former IL is the welcome opening of
the spiritual fountain. and those who
partaks OF its waters are greatly re
ireshed and benefited. To the latter
il has the same spiritual significance,
accompanied by more material ques-
tioning. To the young preacher IL
opens up vistas OF broader fields OF
usefulness wherein he may prepare
the soil, sow ths golden grain AMI then,
perhaps. leave ripened crops for other
hands TO geather. for the life work
Of Methodist clergy Is one OF constant
change. He may remain one. two or
even three years. in q place where he
has endeared himself to the people, but
sooner or later the summons will come,
Take up thy bed and walk" And
this he does cheerfully. believing 1t to
be his duty. Whatever may
be the individual opinion. the
popular verdict Is In favor OF
the church. Without this main
stay humanity would retrograde.
Take away the law-abiding and
God-iearing people and civiliza-
tion viii lapse into semi-barbaric
state. The church b . necessary fac
tor IN the onward march OF civilization
and should be fostered and encourag d.
The Methodist Episcopal church has
done much for Michigan. There is
scarcely a hamlet In our great State
20 which the annual conference does
not send out q preacher. Their influ-
ence Is far reaching, far spreading and
their industry is indefatigable. They
are the true toilers-the humble fol-
lowers OF the Master. The sun may
shine or the rain may fall. they swore
not from the path OF duty. Into the
by-ways and hedges they so search
Ing for the poor, the unknown and
the lowly that they may lift them up
to the light OF the cross. The apathy
and indifference which so often per-
vades a community during time OF
great spiritual outpouring is to be
deplored. The rich, the poor, the
good. the bad, the happy, the sorrow
ful, all should feel an interest in the
great work which opens tomorrow.
Morning, afternoon and evening ses~
ssons should be well attended. There
will be much of interest for all and
the doors are opened wide. Four
times has Grand Rapids entertained
the NJ. e. conference, let the fifth oc-
oason be = memorable one in point of
interest and attendance.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

SYNrroNs-Moisture; intense itching
and singing: most at night; worse by
scratching. II allowed TO continue
tumors form, which often bleed and
ulcerate. becoming very sore. SwAYxK's
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing. heals liberation, and in meet cases
removes the tumors- At druggists. or
by mail. tor 80 cents. DIR. swayne a
Son, Philadelphia.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
School books, Geo. A. Hall & Co.
Electric Bittcrs.

This remedy is becoming so vel!
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise-A purer medicine does not ex.
ist and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will
remove Plmples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure
blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malarial fevers.--For cure of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaran.
teed, or money refunded.-Price 80 cts.
and sl.oo per bottle at Peck Bros.' Drug
store.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
Pronounced Hopeless. Yet saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hurd, of Groton. S. D., We quote:
"Was taken with q bad cold, which
settled on my lungs, cough set i'm and
terminated in Consumption. Four doc
tors gave me Up, saying / could live
but short timc. gave myself up to
my Saviour, determined if could not
stay with my friends on earth, would
meet my absent ones above. Nv hus-
hand was advised TO get DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. gave it q trial. took in all.
eight bottles; it has cured me, and
thank God am now well and hearty
woman" Trial bottles l0c at Peck
Bros Drugstore, regular size, soc and
$l.O0.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
IN. q. a. Ruiid,ns Pia.s.

Architect 8. g. Beaman, OF Chicago.
has completed plans for the Y. NJ. G.
A. building In this city. and has for
warded them 70 the building commit
tee. The committee viii hold meet
ing this afternoon at 4 o'clock 20 con-
slider them, and viii preably decide
whether they WIN acrept them OF not.
Specifications for the macon work also
accompanied the plans and IL is eTi-
frnt that the architect has tried 70
keep within the financial limit OF the
e&oefation.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, soree, uicers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiIblaIns,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
tits guaranteed 70 give perfect satlsfac-
ton or money refunded. Price Is cents
ner box. For sale by Peck Bros., drug
s,ste. ocrner Monroe and Divsion-sts.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

From authentic investigations Il n
found that the human heart is six
inches in length, four inches in diameter,
and beats an average Of seventy times per
minute, 1900 an hour, 100, 800 times per
day, and 4,GS1, 720 times per year. So, in
q life of so years, the heart beats S00, ,000,-
600 times.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
He RE IT Is.

The google eyed goddess of Equal
Suffrage lies groveling in the dust, the
ashes Of desolation are scattered upon
her head and the slime of disappoint-
ment assoils her tattered garments.
Never since the organization of board
of education have such tremendous
efforts been put forth by the opposing
candidates and defeat must be very
bitter to those WHO are lost in the shuf-
fie. The efforts were all N vain for the
old member were all reelected with
one exception and that was the only
lady member of the board, Mrs. Good
rich, who was defeated ut the polls by
Mr.. Crossman, the man she defeated in
the caucus. Mr.. E. N. Coppens after
changing her mind twice suffered an
overwhelming defeat at the hands of
Fred 8. Clark. II was in the Fourth
ward that the almost superhuman ef-
forts of the =. s. A. were expended and
the Waterloo that overwhelmed the
party in petticoats must have been
surprise so painful that to mention it
even in the most secret sessions of the
suffering suffragists will draw tears Of
sorrow from many feminine eye.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

The favorable impression produced
on the hrst appearance of she agree
able iian'd fruit remedy syrup Of F,rs
few years ego has been more tha =
confirmed hy the pleasant experiepce
OF eli who have used u. and the sucren
Of the rsoprietors and manufsctnrers
The California Fis sprup Company.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

tits . curious fact, that the French, who
cannot cook q real beefsteak to the Anglo
Saxon palate, can convert the horse into
savory dish. The opportunity for decep-
ton puts their culinary art upon its met
tie. just a. IL you give them the primest
green turtle out Of the West Indies, they
will spoil IL IN the pot, while from calls
head, some veal scraps and the stock kettle
they will make you mock turtle soup to
delude any one but New York alderman.
FoR blind staggers IN horses the proo.
sss of bleeding st the mouth l be.o
superseded BY that Of applying am.
nonis TO the nostrils By means Of =
sponge or cloth.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

Peculiar in the combination, proper
ton, and preparation of its in gradients
Hoods Sarsapsrllla is the very best
spring medicine and blood purifier.
Give it q trial this season.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

a. ". Trefen. . prominent business
san and mayor 81 Broken Boz. Nes.,
has sh<eondea. leaving creditors 10
noara he lsss of sbosk tsasoa
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

Warrington. Sept. s.-For Upper
Michigan fair; ncsthsrly winds; sligns
changes IL temperatures. For Lower
Michigan fair; warmer sxceps In ex
trems northern portion; stationary
temperature; sss,erly winds.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

The city markets are lively and OF
a healthy condition. Peaches are
coming in more plentiful and the price
h satisfactory to the producer. About
200 bushels were marketed here yes-
terday.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

w,s wruow's sooTr1ws sysur kss hen ssed
far eAsi4ren te<fhlnG. It soothes the ch1id,
re;,e ard r. the best remedy fof di1rrhoeA
fwesty-6ys cents bottle.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

The banquet and testimonial CON-
pliment paid to the visiting city Off
ciaIs OF Milwaukee. at the Owashta-
nong Club last evening was prudent
and appropriats affair.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08

/. Peckbam's Group Eemedy cures
whoopinS cough.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-08
Lily White Eloux


Makes finest pastry, bread or biscuit,
The best 10 most satisfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

greatest concern for the Safety Of 6eX pet She rushed out at the doo:. y2ying shriily to the dog:
 ''Go way, sir, go way! Oh, he will kill poor Pansy! ShooI Go wayE''
 She.picked up small stone and threw it at the dog, but, with the usual accu- racy of a woman, she managed to hit MT. Wythe on the leg. Beckenham was not man given to profanity, so he did not swear, but he lifted up his foot and said over something, while he hopped about on the other foot. It was really a comical sight, and it was little wonder that the widow Uttered as she apollo gized. But the injured man made no reply. Calling his dog, he moved away down the street, limping slightly, and looking more miserable and deiected than usual.
 For several days after this, Becken- ham dld not glance toward the widows cottage as he passed, but when he did venture to steal look toward it, he found the widow at the window smiling ! upon him as before. However, he fan cied there was a aregretful sadness about her smile.
 "She's not such very bad-looking woman after aI,'' he told himself. ''In- deed, the more see of her the better she looks. She has a plump figure, for all of that thin neck. She might make a good wife for some man, but man with so many troubles as fall to my wretched lot has no right to get mar ried."
 And for several days after arriving at this decision, he was still more dejected than ever, if such thing were possible
 One day as he was passing the cot tage, the widow came running round the corner and caught him by the arm in the greatest excitement.
 ''Oh, sir, do come quick!'' she cried. ''She has fallen into the water and is drowning! You must save her! Quick, or it will be too late!''
 ''Some one drowning?' exclaimed Beckenham, the natural chivalry of his nature aroused. "Lead the way! I will save her. or perish in the attempt!"
 He followed the widow around tn e cottage till they came to a hogshead, half sunken in the ground, and used for the purpose of catching rain-water to use for washing purposes. The hogs head was half full of water, and in the water the widows pet kitten was swimming round and round, vainly seeking to escape.
 Beckenham uttered an exclamation of amazement and disgust. ''Is that what you want me to res cue?" he demanded.
 ''Oh, yes, yesr' replied the widow, clasping her hands in agony, and look. ing at him appealingly. Save her. and will do any thing in my power tc repay you-any thing!"
 He could not resist such an appeal as that, so he hung himself over the side o: the hogshead and reached down for tho kitten. In some way he lost his balance and fell into the water Aead first. The1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

THE latest Battenburg baby, who ar rived about the time the Cleveland baby did is not so cordially received by the British people as the distinguished American infant is by her cOuntrymen. The radical journals of Great Britain are disposed to scoff at the little one. One in- fiuential paper prints list of forty grandchildren of the queen who are supportedsby the state, and it proce eds to point out that the succession is safe. That is about the only consolation the British taxpayers seem to be able to get out of the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
TRAIN ROBBERS AGAIN.
They Wreck Central Pacific ExpresB- New Jersey Man Among the Injured.

They Wreck Central Pacific ExpresI-
 New Jersey Man Among the Injured.
 SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. 19.-The fast Westbound express on the Central Pacific due here yesterday morning was wrecked when midway between Calfax and New England mills The train passed through which had been thrown up to preserve the grade. Four Pullmans and n caboose left the track, but the baggage car and two day coaches remained on the track.
 The Pullman sleeper Santa Cruz turned on it's side and rolled down the embankment for 50 feet before it stopped. In the sleeper were ten passengers, all asleep at the time of the accident. They all received lively shaking up, but the only person injured in the car was the colored porter. An investiga- tion showed that spikes had been drawn on the outer edge of the track where it makes curve, and there is no doubt that an attempt was made to wreck the train.
 The Dalton gang is supposed to have had hand in the attempted wrecking. It is believed that the robbers hoped that the engineer, fireman and baggagemas- ter would be killed when the train struck the loosened rails, and then they could loot the train.
 The passengers were transferred to another train and brought to Sacra- mento. It is a miracle that no lives were lost. Among those injured were J. c. Coggswell of Newark, N. J., con- fusion of the back.
 The Southern Pacific Company has of fered $5, 900 reward for the conviction of those causing the derailment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

AT recent Unitarian conference in Saratoga. Rev Brooke Herford spoke dIsparagingly of women as public speakers. He was not well heard; and as he was dwelling on the imperfections of women as speakers, and the importance of their taking elocu- tion lessons before attempting to make public addresses, lady in the back part of the audience rose and said, in a voice that was distinctly audible all over the large building, "WIll the gentle man please speak little louder? We cannot hear a word says he" It was Mary A. Livermore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

IF promises were equal to good deeds Secretary Foster would long ago have been the posseSsor of a white robe and a golden harp. He has always been a good promiser; therefore it was not sur prising he should have agreed with the New York merchants as to the existence of evils in the administration in the business of the New York custom house, and promise to correct them all. This promise he relies upon to make some votes for Fassett, and after the election he may keep it or not as he may feel disposed. Having done that much for Fassett he will proceed to Ohio to see what promises will do there for Mo, Kinlev.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
There's a patent medicine which

There's a patent medicine which is not patent medicine-paradoxical as that may sound. It's a discovery ! the golden discovery of medical science It's the medicine for you-tired, run down, exhausted, nerve-wasted men and women; for you sufferers from skin or scalp, liver or lungs-its chance is with every one, it's season always, because it aims to purify the fountain of life-the blood-upon which all such diseases de- pend. The medicine is Dr Pierce's Col den Medical Discovery. The makers of it have enough confidence in it to sell it on trial. That is--you can get it from your druggist, and if it doesn't do what it's claimed to do, you can get your money back, every cent of it.
 That's what It's makers call taking the risk of their words.
 Tiny, little, sugar coated granules, are what Dr Pierce's pleasant pellets are. The best liver pills ever invented; active, yet mild in operationj cure sick and bilious headaches, One dosei
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
The Journey Made in Open Eoats by I,
 Daring NRvigators

The Journey Made in Open Esoats by Two
 Daring NaviSators.
 Bridge-jumping and parachute tum- bling are not edifying spectacles, nor, says Harper's Weekly, are they at tempted in the interests of science or practical morality. Fortunately the men who go into such things are not counted by the thousands or even hun drcds, and there is no likelihood of their attaining to the dignity or num- bers of a profession. Crossing Niagara on tight-rope may be degree better, for practice and skill are here necessa- ", while the element of luck predc,m- mates in jumping from bridge or dropping from the clouds with the aid of parachute.
 The natural instinct of man is to hold on to his life at all hazards, and there are generally ways of making a living other than risl1ing that life in the at tempt. Most people regard such ex- ploits as savoring of bravado rather than courage, and the men thus gaining notoriety are to be placed on a par with the person who points an unloadcd gun at his friends. It is tempting Provi- dence and exhibiting most unchristian spirit. Men grow careless in the pres ence of continual danger, as is illus trated by the buzz-saw and the acciden- tai explosions that deal destruction to those habitually engaged in handling ex- plosives; so it may be that sailors grow familiar with the deep and scorn it's power. At least that is the impression that one receives after reading about the journey of the Sea-Serpent and Mermaid across the Atlantic.
 These names are suggestive of the ocean, and the originals are credited with all sorts of aquatic performances, but when small open boats adopt these
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

the widow showed her heroism, for she caught him by the heels and dragged him out. He had seized the unfortun. ate kitten, and clung to the nearly drowned creature as he stood up and gasped for breath, looking more miser- able than ever before in all his life. Finally he managed to gurgle:
 "H-h-here shore c-c-c"confounded cat!"
 She clasped the dripping kitten to her breast, and thanked him again and again so effusively, and expressed such regret for what had happened, that his anger disappeared, and he came nearer smiling than he had for ten years.
 It was about two weeks after this that MT. Wythe acted so strangely that his assistant cutter ventured to ask him what the matter was. Beckenham drew him aside and whispered in a very confidential manner, but loud enough for every one in the shop to hear him, that he was engaged to be married. This proved a thunderbolt for those who knew him, and they wondered who it could be he was going to marry, but he made no bones of telling she was a widow, and a very plump and handsome one at that For all of the happy pros | pect, Beckenham did not lose his air of melancholy. although his appearance of deiection seemed to pass away in a measure.
 At length the wedding occurred, but the very next morning after the event Beckenham appeared at the shop, look ing ten-fold more miserable and wretched than ever before in all his life. When his cutter asked him the cause of the sudden and unexpected change, he confded to him that his "plump and handsome" wife had liter ally ''talxen herself all to pieces," from her false teeth and hair, to the pad. ding that gave her the plump appear ance. The shock had quite unnerved him, and he was tortured by the sus picion that she had thrown the kitter into the hogshead of water for the ex press purpose of tolling him into hel clever matrimonial trap, which she ha6 baited with smiles.
 He Is happy again." said the cutter aside, flor he has now acquired a gen uine misery that will be continually with him. m."-Yankee Blade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13

titles and do wonderful things, it is worthy of record. The wonder lies in the fact that their respective captains are still alive. The two boats started from Boston, each bearing one man, on a race across the ocean for a silver cup and three thousand dollars. Two hours after starting the boats lost sight of each other, and neither was heard of until August 5, when the Sea- Serpent, with Capt. Lawlor on board, arrived at Coveraclz, near Lizard point. The boat was jib and mainsail rig, if teen feet long, and buoyed, fore and aft, with water-tight compartments.
 Twice during the voyage she cap sized, and was lighted by Capt. Law Tor clamboring along the keel; and once large shark attacked the boat and threatened to overturn it, until the skipper had to feed him a dynamite car 'tridge, which effectually disposed o1 any danger from that particular shark. Very bad weather was encountered and Capt. Lawlor reached England, as the dispatches state, ''in a greatly ia tigued condition.' The Mermaid was spoken some days later, and all was re ported well by Capt. Andrews; but to the Sea-Serpent belong all the emoluments arising from the perilous journey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
NEW JERsEY RRIBFS.

The cotton storage sheds of Raspin & ICo at Camden, were destroyed. Loss, k15, 1000.
 F John Perkins, janitor of PubNe School No. 8, of Jersey City, died suddenly in the school building of apoplexy yestsr- day.
 E. T. Mclaughlin, the Democratic nominee for AsseHAly aa the Second Hud- SOB county, N. J., distr4st has declined the nomination.
 The officials o6 tAA New Jersey and New York RailPoad, who were arrested Sunday morning, wAils removing the old dspet as osoAaA were dAaohAagsd yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-13
Didn't Know It Was Loaded.

READING, Pa., Oct. 13.-Alvin Betz, 6 years old, was accidentally shot and instantly skilled yesterday by his brother Charles, who is IS years old. Charles was cleaning a revolver and at tempted to frighten his little brother by pointing it at him, when it exploded with the above result. Charles gives the usual plea-didn't know it was loaded.