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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
SPRING SUFFERING.
What il Bsiay Dsss tor Relief In Thi

siay.
There Is vast amount OF needless
suffering ia Grand Rapids ~ this sea-
son OF the year. Poverty % not the
sole cause. There Is sc loud . cry for
relief IN the families OF the wealthy IS
N the homes OF the poor.
Where Il the cause
llls the ehangeAcie weather. that
makes our blood no. slagg SHY Through
the veins. IA the oyeF-woEk aud worry
that weakens the nervous SYSTEM and
IN the various causes that bfiag on dys-
ps psls, headaches, and tired feelings.
What will result,
There can be but one answer. Each
succeeding spring sees maay yield more
readily 10 the disease-bearang sffeets OF
this change from winter. And the
recovery has been slower eaeh year.
The sadness OF splr.t. detection, speeks
before the eyes. paipltatlon OF the
heart. headache and backache, debility
and prostrat.on. Rheumatic and neu-
ralglc pains, poor appetite, coated
tongue, and tired and worn out feeling,
AL these come with greater severity
as one grows older. The increased
death rate of tire spring months needs
no comment OF ours.
Wha. can be doneg
Rather, LET Us ask, what 10 being done
IN this city? IL drug Store where our
reporter inquired, he WAS told that
probably half the people IN Grand
Rapids used medicine IN March or
April, some on a physicians prescrlp-
ton, while others selected sonic adver-
tlsed remedy.
what IS the most POPULAR asked
our young man.
well, IL used To be sarsaparillas, but
this year It is Paine's Celery Compound,
winch not Only contains sarsaparilla,
but IN addition nerve s;rengtheners and
braun invigorants, such AS celery, hops
and other herbs. TINS shows. of course,
that our people are using their brains
more than they used TO, and need tor q
spring medicine something beyond an
ordinary sarsaparilla or bitters.'
scan you tell me OF any one who is
using his Compound" asked the re-
porter. anxious 10 investigate the mat
Ter thoroughly.
al could, for know OF several, but
am afraid they would object to tue
publicity. Here, however, "a something
about as good, for l can vouch for its
truthfulncss myself" Turning to the
shelf, he took down package Of the
Compound, and opening 1t, disclosed n
circular around the neck OF the bottle.
"Now. here's q printed letter from Har-
ly Sherman, 90 Elm-St., Burlington
VI. He has written: For long time
/ was SO nervous and worn oct that
could not work. | tried many medi-
cines, but none gave me relief until
used Paync's Celery Compound. which
ut once strengthened and invigorated
my nerves. Now am personally &C
quantcd with Mr.. Sherman. He is
well-known IN Burlington, is promi-
nent member OF the Methodist Church,
and gentleman whose word can be
relied upon.
III asked him about this letter, and
he told me that every word OF 1t was
true. There are many professional
men, mechanics, ladies of the highest
so nal standing, and, in inct, people of
ali ages aud classes using the medicine
this spring. 1t is undoubtedly dong
more to relieve the suffering OF spring
tlan all other agencies combined"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
HOW THEY SPENT THE DAY.
The Easan Jury Kept Under Close Sur.
veiiiAnce.

The Eagan Jury Kept Under Close Sur.
veiiiAnce.
The juryman's LOT 10 not happy one
as usual thing but the jury in the
Eagan murder trial has been having a
reasonably pleasant time. During the
time when not engaged in listening 10
wearlsome testimony, they are in
custody of deputy sheriff. They are
getting good feed at the Clarendon
hotel and spend their spare time read
ing the papers with all references 10 the
trial cut out by court officers. SUNDAY
afternoon they were taken out 10
enjoy the sunshine and 20 tho
top of the Fourth-st. hhi
to look over the beautiful
city that they call home. Yesterday
as the courts were not IN session,
they took things pretty easily. Under
the tender care of Deputy Wander
moulin and Court Officer Murphy they
were loaded into a bus Queen of tlae
West" and taken To the polls 10 deposit
their ballots and then enjoyed a rid.
Said Court officer Murphy yesterday
They are having snap. We look
after their wants with as much tender
sollcitude as though We were high toned
bellies and they we're poodle dogs.
They eat like fiends. What they do
when alone IL a question you'll have &C
guess att There IL no way Of telling,
but if they observe "a naIitlonal pro
gram of the Amer"a Jury. the grcal
American game wall De found some
where
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
ASTHMA IS YEARS.
RAPIDLY RECOVERING.

I had asthma 50 years very bad,
sometimes had 10 go to bed, and the
treatments took from physicians were
of no use until l employed DR.. Clay
Todd, Is North Division-st., Wenham
block, rooms /, and 4. Grand
Rapids, Mich. have been taking his
medicine one month, and no.with-
standing my recent trip of two weeks
10 Canada | have continued to improve
steadily. and have only had one bad
spell since | beganhis treatment. and
that was when | was IN Canada. l now
breathe freer, especially in the last
week or ten days. and take longer
walks without experiencing difficulty;
in fact, feel that my dreadful conf
plant Is leaving me. am 66 years of
age. ;. III. IEREX,
Cor. Chsrles-st. and Wealthy-ave.,
Jan. Il, 1891. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
ARRESTEDFORARSON
Henry Van Kenren Apprehended
and Lodged in jail for
FIRING The YAK VOORHEES, BLOCK
hs Renewed . Large oaaatits Of IA
Dry Goods stock aad behaves 80
Ayssefiessis taat the feisce
fiaee Him Rshiaa the Mars

A large crowd Was looking over the
ruins Of the Van VOORHEES, block on
South DIvislon-sl- yesterday. NUM-
ter Of workmen were digging over the
debris, bat found nothing OF much
value The only important event that
occurred yesterday in connection with
the ire was the arrest OF John Nan
keuren. Altar the excitement Of the
morning had been somewhat cooled.
i've large boxes OF dry goods, con-
tanning aiks. velvets. linens and
valuable dress goods were IA
covered IN the loft Of the barn occa-
pied by Van kenren. The boxes were
seeretcd ia the hsy, and also one large
box containing valuable goods WAS
found secreted IN one Of the stalls be-
low. Van keuren's Carriage was oet-
side the harm loaded with goods From
his suspicious actions during The iiTe
and after, he Was arrested by detectives
Gates and Cast on suspleloa OF setting
the block on fire. lie Was found al
the residence of Henry Bacon, "a
Eleyenth-aye. The detectives found
nun sitting by the fire taking things
very coolly. Mrs. Van keuren was not
ut home al the time of the tire and u
Is said that she ieft for Whitehall the
day before taking with her two large
saratoga trunks, her cat and dog To bc
gone few daSs on a visit. The family
occupied the rear part OF Their day
goods store as living rooms. IL was
learned that the business was conduct
ed under the name of j. Il A. Nan
keuren and that the company was
backed by +. NJ. Ruggles. Of Whitehall,
brother OF Mrs. Van keuren. They
had been in business here about two
years and had formerly been in the
same bus ness at Whitehall. The stock
here was light, valued at about $500.
and IT was learned that he WAS carry
ing an Insurance of 5000. The goods
that were found in the barn were iD-
yentoried AT $500. lie was placed IN
cell one at police headquarters. lie IL
very indignant on account of las arrest
and denies the whole thing.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

A citizens meeting wss held at Petos-
key Tridav night to take steps 20 secure
an extension OF tie G. 4 W. NJ. railway
from Charlevoix 10 Petoskey this sea
son. General Manager Head and
attorney Smith were present Ihsy
offered 10 l,ulid the road provided the
citizens Of p toskey furnish . right OF
way through Emmett coansy and tsr-
mjnal facilities at Petoskey. The offer
was excepted. Part of the construction
will be exceedingly difficult and ex.
peusive. o0e cut alone val compei
the removal of 2o0. 900 ysrds of clay.
That part of the extension between
Traverse City and Charievoiy = almost
ready for letting contracts. The eng
neer's department expects " have The
specifications ready thss week. when
bids will be advertised Tor ~ once.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
MAKE NO ERROR!

HyOu have made up your
mind that you need medical
assistance, employ only the
best. Go at once to DIR. s.
CLAY TODD, 16 N. Division
ST., Wenham block, rooms
4. 3 and 4, Grand Rapids,
Mich. He will save YOU
much expense and loss Of
time. DIR. TOdd's hospital
and other experience in
foreign countries, together
with his purely Vegetable
and harmless remedies, inn
ported directly from those
countries, and % years
special practice in the
largest cities in the United
States, renders him pecul-
iarly fitted for the work Of
curing apparently hopeless
eases. DIR. Todd is in his
Office from 9 in the morning
to : at night. Every day
but Sunday.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

NTtF9 Mis-. NifEl.. 4 FfII = If+I. J
c@aied professis sfh - received At The
eFsce sf the Bsard untt ssfsreay April H.
ixs3 AZ 20 ,. n. fer the Improvement ~
Ersai ~aF street. according - th~ pats sad
syre fcz tons On Sc az the afaee % ~ Bozra
TIE Beard reserves tae rszht 20 reject aas
81 a. fsf<
Each hiadHr shat feresit With sts D 20 sal
the srsa ~ sFsist - hs fe~feffeS - fhe CITY ~
shosia rs seff propc~sl - sccsptes ~ TIA
eoars - Pabsfe Warts
proposals rao<t ~ nsf~srsn hisnks tasr
vla - fsrni<ned aoas seu1scaEion ~ tae ores
81 TIRE fsoara
Rv araer ~ Ire E6sra
JANIS \. DAVIS. President
Attest
FRrs A Te.sIxr, Clexs 90 Il
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Moisture; intense itching
and stinzsng. most At night; worse by
scratching II allowed 10 continue
tuu7crs form. which oftpn bleed and
ulcsrate, becoming very sore. svsYsE' :
oFsTzESr sfof< the itcbsng snd bleed
ing. heals ulceratson. ard N nscst cases
removes the ff7froes. AZ craex1xts, or
rs rsxa. tor 50 cents. Dr. sxsyne 4
>on. Philadelphia
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

That people should nee the same prsc-
teal common sense in advertising that
IL necessary to transact any other busi-
ne~ would see-n 10 be 81 ipdsSutAble
proposition Yet there are eenfhexnen
who are extremely good business men
In All other respects who win maize
erisvous error. In this direction. -Knor-
v1Il< 2exsfsr<f
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

had terrible steady backachc for
four years without any let up at all;
sometimes | could hardly straighten
up. Could not ride III a wagon ON ac-
count of the greater jar of the wagon.
and have walked rather than ride.
have now been under the treatment of
DIR. ). CLAY TODD, 10 North Divl-
slon-st.. Wenham block, rooms /, 3 and
4, Grand Rapids, Mich, ten days, and
yesterday | rode % miles and nine
miles 10 lay in wagon without pain
at all-the first time for four years.
would cheerfully recommend DR..
Todd TO those who have great pain in
their backs. AVERY DOWNER,
October IS, 1890. Alpine, Mich.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
A Surfc.t.

She-Have you had any experience
with western cyclones?
He-With one. She was the widow
of man from Kansas City.-Judge.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

The moment that shtll Re BIS 1851.
Bnt Dr Pierces Peasant Pellets have
forever settses the question 81 . con-
Portable existence untd thst moment
does STRIVE. and put 20 fght the mel
lenchoiT forebodines Of sufferers from
tshousness. hesdscbe. Indigestion. con
q rssflon. and Kindred ailments.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Allow myself to snffer seain what
have suffered for the last year. That
vile disease, Dyspepsia, gave me no
comfort ] could not eat nor enjoy
anything. The doctors amounted 10
nothing; nothing seemed to relieve me
until used bottle Of Sulphur Btters.
-Four bottles made me well.--Joseph
Bafcheider, Master OF Schooner c. A.
Eaker.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

1t is very important in this age OF
vast material progress that q remedy be
pleasing to the taste and to the eye.
easily taken, acceptable to the stomach
and healthy in lis nature and effects.
Possessing these qualities. Syrup Of Figs
is the one perfect laxative and most
gentle dluretic known.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Mr.. cro~l~r 10 vifel-No wondes
re have ruinous ga bills hsve lust
sr,ursed sixteen burners going fuil bisst
IN this hcssse Leaves The room and
r~turns 70 great exfdsemenf). Say,
Maria. who IL tfsrndrr turned ors that
larhs In THE snobsnr~oon7 wesA
shoreA
Per pssr r. ths neck sns sors fh-sxf Fuk
with Safss' pr OF = Wis - fzia. cfnts
TIE essicft<r ~ns :, sznfsh = reash = ~
usin4 Dr.. Bars gesea syrup.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
For Many Years Or. Todd Has
Cured CONSUMPTION.
FoRr WAYNE. Ind, sept. II, l-s.

FoRr WAYNE, Ind, sept. II, 1915.
For the benefit of those who think
consumption incurable, will make a
statement of my cure. On the 18th of
last March | was taken with the lung
fever. or as the doctors called IL, pleuro-
pneumonia. | was attended by one
whom bad considered the most emf
nsnt physician of this city for three
months and half. during which time
he employed five other physicians "a
counsel. For about three weeks |
thought was getting better, when an
abscess began to form IN my left lung.
and the physicians pronounced L quick
consumption. From tins time failed
rapidly, and raised q pint to a quart of
phlegm matter each day, and had night
sweats. by the 26th of June had got
so weak that could not lift
= glass of water TO my mouth.
and was confined 70 my bed;
was reduced to skeleton except
my legs and feet, which were greatly
s~elled. AZ this time my wife seeing
Dr. :. Clay Todd's circular, employed
hlm. and am free 10 say | improved
steadily from the time / commenced
taking BIS medicines. In three day.
the swelling had gone out Of my limits.
and in three weeks | was able 20 be MP
and walk out doors little, and IN ten
weeks was able - walk ten miles, and
I felt a. well ss I ever did. Now | walk
from three 20 four miles escn dsy, and
neither cough nor spit. have no pain
and think my lungs healed perfectly.
JOHN A MILLER.
90 ". Creightou-sve., FL Wayne ,Ind.
Mr. Miller now weighs I75 pounds.
Nr. Miller = over 20 years old- Mr..
Miller wss cured - years ago. Ihls
shows thst consumption esn be per-
naanently cured hv Dr.. :. Clay Todd.
Peepie are gong between here ard
Fort Wayne every day Get soBae
friend 20 call on Mr.. Miller ard learn
TIE particulars Of ms cure. Et vas the
tax OF tue town for mon ia
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Ioose's Red Clover Pills cure SICK
Headache, Dyspepsia. Indigestion and
Constipation. 2sc per Dor. boxes for
81. For sahe BY all druggists
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
Quito Enough,

Wool-Young bronson il q regular
chip of the old block.
Van Pelt-Wcll. II he is merely Z
chip, don't want to run up against
the original block. Weekly.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
YOUNG
-AND
Middle

NERVOUS DEBILITY, NERVOUS
Weakness, resulting from early indls-
cretlos hand excuses OF manhood, over.
work Of the brain. improper treatment
OF some other diseases, improper use Of
Instruments IN examinations aud treat
ment OF someother diseases, hereditary
weakness. ETC., causing lost manhood.
.mpotency, baTrenness. inability 10 col
leet IDEAS or remember word during
conversation; making the sufferer lose
confidence in every one, even himself,
causing continual worry and anxiety
about troubles that never come; some
times causing Epilepsy, often causing
insanity. one form OF Deafness, Paral-
ysls, Nervousness and Heart Disease,
inability TO conduct business. etc.
This disease, with all its complica-
tons, is always cured by Or. 5. Clay
Todd, 10 North Division-st.. Wenham
block, rooms /. 3 and 4. Grand Rapids,
Mich. Call Immediately.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Ready TO wear clothing equal in
style and make up to the best custom
garments, all shapes and sizes. Gar
diner X Baxter.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
City Man Sure.

Podunkus-I presume you regard my
manners as rather provincial?
Gothamite-Not ct all: you stare at .
lady Nkc q nativc.-JudGe.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

A fine assortment of mourning hon.
nets and toques IN new styles and
materials just made up. Adams 4 Co.,
90 Monroe-st.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

You can get cash for all kinds OF
second-hand furniture at Arnold's, 80
South Divisional.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

We want 900 new customers. Come
everybody and make II lively for US.
Paul Eifert, Al South Division-st.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

The valleyCity Milling Company has
no peer in the manufacture OF flour.
Try the LILY WHITE.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
Lily White.

Buy a harness at Al South Division
81. and save money.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Msde nv Valley csty Milling Co. Grand
Rapids. = family fsvoT1fe. Try it.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Choice outside capes just received at
f.. L. kidder Il Co. cloak rooms.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
Mourning Goods.

J. j. Arnold, 80 South Division-st.,
repairs gasoline stoves.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Berkey & Cav Furniture Co. are
offering this week goods at prices that
insure ready sale. Come early.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07

Visit the sale at Berkey & Gay Fur
niture Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-07
LILY white Fieur
IL made from the choicest wheat
n viii Never,

See the goods offered by Berkey a
Gay Furniture Co. this week.
Telegram-herald., 1891-04-20

DOCTOR, IN A SICK NAN"
In a cup of warm water. That's all you
need. People take too much medicine
nowadays"
John got out on 20 the sidewalk some
how and tried TO feel encouraged; but
at the corner he felt so much worse that
he asked a policeman to ring for an
ambulance.
who's hurried. moo, dunno?' In
quired Policeman Mahaffy, as he pulled
the call.
"Its me-" said John family, 'rm
sick"
''Go on wild yez, We rapscallion," cried
Mahaffy, waving his club. did ye
tinl it was funny maxim me pull de
call for nothin'?''
John sat down on the curbstone, put
his head against lamp post, and died.
Half an hour later the ambulance ar
rived.
Simple drunk" said the surgeon.
"Know where he lives?"
yep" said Mahaffy.
swell, take him home In a wheel
barrow; he'll be all right tomorrow"
Shortly after nine o'clock that even
ing Undertaken O'Gool, who was q
friend of the Smiths, finished his work
and looked up with professional pride
at the weeping widow.
Mrs. Smith," said he, stroking the
chin of the deceased, Il never saw
John looking better in my life"
HOWARD FIELDING.
Telegram-herald., 1891-04-20


strange. sickiy fluid which flows out Of
the hotwater pipe in boarding house
bsthtub. The roof Of Johns mouth
was sticky, and his tongue was coated
with the ashes Of despair. He sat on
the edge Of his bed and sneezed feebly.
'John," said Mrs. Smith, opening the
door little way, breakfasts getting
cold"
$50 am I. dear, with the drsught
from that door on ny back" replied
John. Indeed. am sick already"
Nonsense, John" said Mrs Smith.
81 never saw you looking better in my
life. Como along. quick; I've got a
breakfast especially for you, and
trouble enough it's been to me-"
John asked what 1t was, but he really
had no curiosity. His stomach felt like
she interior of whited sepulchre, and
the thought Of food made him sea sick.
.-Sausages and buc1wheat cakes.
said Mrs Smith. cheerfully, and banged
the door. John could have wept AZ the
prospect Of eating sausages, but by a
strong effort of viii he continued to ar.
ray himself for the day. By and by
Mrs Smith opened tho door again
John" abe said. why don't you
hurry
MARY" he replied. solscnnly. II feel
-"
whist an idea, Men are all hypo.
chondriacs- Every little ache or pain
makes them think they are going ia
dc"
PA" cried John Smith, Jr.. the
Auckwhests Is bully"
. John groaned. Then he allowed him
self to be led into tho dining~room.
where Aplate heaped high with ssusages
and buckwheats awaited him. Half an
hour later he arose with . sigh, feeling
- II he had eaten two bull terriers and
. dossn fried doornsts- On the way to
he work no encountered an acquaint-
snce 10 whom he was about to confide
Aha story Of his melancholy condition.
but the gentleman complimented him
on hds unusually robust appearance.
and struck him for half dollar.
John was not professional man, but
earned an honest living as sub
foreman in factory. When he reached
the scene of his toll he was in such a
condition that living seemed the last
thing no should wish TO work for. So
he went To his immediate boss and said:
Mr.. Jewks, am feeling sick, and"
There is a good deal OF sickness
about" responded Mr.. Jewks- "As for
me, I'm totally broken up-ought to be
at home this minute. Got the rheuma-
tisn In both legs and . head on me
well. it's no use describing IL to stout,
hearty man like you Oh, Smith. you
ought 70 offer up thanks night and
morning for the blessing of health.
And, by the way, hustle those big cases
down of the top shelves; we've got 70
take account of stock to-day
Mr.. Jevks walked to the other end Of
the room. where he sat and chewed to
Telegram-herald., 1891-04-20

80 .&.ba
bscco In dependent manner. rubbing
his rheumatic legs occasionally.
John drew a long breath and won
dered II be could stand Il TIL noon.
"pprhaps | can 20 out then" he re-
nected. and get something in q drug
store that VIII make me feel better
So be went 20 work In dim. misty
manner; aud. because be was sick and
eornforeless and wretehed. everything
went wrong. and the invisible finger of
Duml1ck put nails where they would
tear his clothes. and made him stub
his tcs and fall over fragile and val
-sbiA objects With his arms full ~
things whsrh relied into obscure cor
uers whence only painful search could
recover them
At noon joan vas feeling n1uch worse.
90 he crawlesi across the street 20 sdr1lg
store and asked for something that
would resurrect TIE dead.
Here - cur own preparation" SAID
shs druggist Il is superior 70 anything
else in The market
Re handed John = settle 81 water with
q beautiful green Label.
What Do vru think = The natter
With rse2'' ASKED john.
"A trfrins ewer-iasissfr~nce IN BAD
~hsskv. nothing moe. replied she
.--rs.i druggist "You'ii ~ ia right TO
,-~,rrow; hnt fsr feS ssyx I weulsas''s
s~snk savthine hefre IN e'eioek m
ere sncrusnx. AID tnen onir ths pare
a-sses~ such A. So sea IN onr bssls
rs.n. Haze pa ssen onr back r7sasm7
xa~~r asissk9 A. Ne ~1 atsneeila
Telegram-herald., 1891-04-20

I think can understand the mental
attitude of the incendiaries who have
been making life burden to the people
OF New York and Brooklyn recently.
Well do l remember, when boy more
than big enough to know better, taking y
candle one evening and going down to the
cellar Of the old farm house where lived.
Then, with many fugitive peep TO see
that no one was comi:g. | held che candle
up to one of the great beams which sup
ported the kitchen floor, hewn aud
squared with the broadaxe in the good
old days when wood was plenty, until the
curling tongues of fame began to lick
the beam and reach upward TO the floor
ing. Then set the candle down, hastily
put out the fire and sneaked upstairs.
had no more motive for doing all this
than the silly lad who caused SO much
trouble in Brooklyn; wished to see il it
really would burn. perhaps.