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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
What Upper Gauges show.

ALLEGHENY TJUNcTIoN-River3 feet inches and
falling. Cloudy and COOL
MoRGANTowN-River4 feet 10 inches and falling.
Cloudy Thermometer 80 at4P.M
BROwNSvILLE-Rive feet inch and station
ary Cloudy. Thermometer 10 at 4P. NJ.
WARREN-River u.3 feet and falling. Cloudy
and warm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
DANGER ON TRACTION ROADS
Shown by the Annual Reports Filed a
Harrisburg Yesterday.

Harrisburg Yesterday.
The annual reports of the following Pitts
burg transportation companies we're filed
With the Secretary of Internal Affairs yes
terday: Citizens Traction Company carried
2,547 1868 passengers during the year. Six
persons were killed and 81 injured. The
killed were mostly children running the
streets, and the injured were nearly all un-
der the influence of liquor and attempted to
get on moving cars. Receipts, $367,2l5 u.
The Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction
Company carried 4,843,039 passengers. Two
persons were killed. Receipts, S243, ,7O2 9s ex-
penditures, SIZE, ,622 rs.
The Mt oliver Incline Plane Company car
ried 053, ,46l passengers. Receipts, $32, 9l7 40;
expenditures, S2s,640 II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
Those s2.OO Boys Suits.

New suits for the boys. We will sell
5000 boys suits made up in the latest-fall
style from durable cashmere at $500
each. Sizes to 10. You have choice of
25 patterns cut either single or double
breasted.
P. c. c. c., Pittsburg Combination
Clothing Co., corner Grant, and Diamond
streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.
Louisville Hems-The Stage of Water and
the Movement of Boats.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAMs TO THE DIsPATCH.I
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 31.-Business good. Weather
clear. River rising at O'Clock, with feet z
inches on the falls, feet IL inches in the canal
and II feet inches below. Captain WV. O'Neil,
Sr., Captain Brown and Captain James Hooner. Of
Pittsburg, are in the city.
The following tow boats arrived with tows from
Pittsburg: Dick Fulton. Raymond Horner, Seven
Sons, 5. l.. Wood and Harry Brown. The Harry
Brown will add more pieces to her tow from here
and proceed to New Orleans. Departure, Fleet
wood. for Cincinnati; Tell City, for Evansville, and
Big Kanawha, for CaLrollton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
DRAP RAYONNE;

A new Fre.ich Twill. The Twill
is narrow, and the material has a
very rich and neat effect. The
shades are the very newest Partisan
ideas in colors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
a host of men are working day and night to
make passage for the imprisoned water.
GLIDING INTO DEMOCRACY.
THE VATICAN ACCOMMODATING IT.
SELF TO THE TIMES.

Far-Seeing Leo XIII. Gradually Coming Out
for Independent State and Church
Italy's Great Anxiety to Control the
Next Conclave of Cardinals.
ROME, Aug. 31-The attitude of the
italian Government with reference to the
next conclave, and the discussions of the
same questions in the Italian papers, con-
tinue the lively agitation in ecclesiastical
circles The leading Cardinals are much
impressed with the passionate interest
manifested by the italian politicians, in in
sisting on the necessity of holding the con-
clave at Rome
Churchmen in prominent positions, how
ever, are persuaded that so long as Rome is
occupied by two hostile powers it is only in
accord with the dignity and interests of the
Holy See that the conclave should be held
upon foreign soil, in order to frustrate the
Vaccinations of the civil power, and above
all in order to renew in an efflcacious man.
ner, the periodic professions against the
status quo and against the occupation OF
Rome by the Italian State.
The Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII to the
Portuguese Bishops eXcftes much remark in
clerical and political circles. 1t is n fresh
sign, and very evident one, that Leo XIII
accentuates more and more the Democratic
Ueuuency OI Tile holy see anu Oh tn6 fApdcy,
in accordance with the type and in harmony
with the maxims and practice OF the Ameri-
can Church. The passage touching the
National Council proves that the Papacy
tends, with increasing. determined and m
varying energy, toward the concentration of
ecclesiastical policy in Independents and dis
tive action, by breaking definitely with
Monarchical methods and by preparing for
the gradual transition toward common right,
perfect liberty and the independence of
the church with reference to the state.
a11
his actions to this general idea. Profound in
the belief i'll the universal triumph of de-
mocracy, he desires gradually to fix for the
Church its role and its place in the new kind
of civilization and in the more effective play
of popular forces. For this reason Leo XIII.
demands union, independent action and the
revival of the ancient National Councils,
which, after the fashion of that at Balti-
more, shall give to Catholicism independ-
ence, renewed youth and inexhaustible vi
tality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
Here's Another Boat Race.

BOSTON, Aug. a.-John Teemer has agreed to
form a rowing partnership with Hugh Wise, CT
Toronto to row Hanlan and O'Connor for a big
prize to be given for double seu race to be rowe1
at Point of Pines at date that will be fixed later.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
DIDN'T PLAY THEIR GAME.

DIDN'T PLAY THEIR GAME.
Had our team Just played as well yester-
dav aS they did last week another victory
would have been added to their list. True,
the PnjIlies played great game, and prob
ably Tim Keefe never pitcned better, but
the lune talent were sadly at sea. King
was nos in form, and he knew it. As a re-
suit he retired at the end of the fifth inning,
and Maui took his place. Not hit was MADE
of Maui's delivery. But the fact tnat q
man like King has 70 retire shows thaI me e, team
King docs not retire and an on DAY on ms part c
iauS Yesterday TO beat the Philies than King, but
he couldn't get the ball out of harms way and ,i
smother very bitter King before they leave.
Maui did well and he ought TO be given thorough
sTial now as we cannot improve our posiomn On mucn U
whether or not Albert is pitcher or anything else
than very good looking Young fellow .. .,0
shadiest kind. He did not show Judgment enough
TO he considered an outfielder but 1t Is claimed for
him that he is an oltfielder. The three base hits
shat went to left field yesterday would in all proba
bility have been catches if Hanlon had been
there. This is not said 10 boom Hanlon, but said
As a fact because Ward really did display bad
judgment on balls hit high up in the air.
WARDS GOOD POINTS.
He in all other respects did well. but tits not safe
to say that he Is an outaelder. Shugart also had
dav OF and in fact the Phillies usual, brought
all kinds of bad luck with them.
rood for Mondav, and although the home team did
not win the majority Of spectators were satisfied
that the home PLAYERS were having day of. The
Philles may, therefore, look out for two straight
defeats.
IN the nrst inning Bicrbauer led off with single
20 center. aud Shug5rt followed suit A tumble by
Delehauty allowed Shugart 10 reach second on the
hiI, and Berhauer got 70 third Miller's sacrifice
scored Bierhauer.
In the sixth inning Miller got to first on wild
throw by Shindle: Max made single and J.ally
got base balls 1teilly's single scored Miller,
and 4 sacrifice by COrkhl scored Mack.
The visitors scored good one in the first inning.
After Hamilton out Thompson smashed out
thrce-baEger right field, and scored the sacri
lice Or Clements. In the second inning, after two
out. Brown made donhle to lefS and
scored on Shindle's single and wild throw by
Shugart.
THEY PILED UP RUNS.
Shindle scored on base on balls TO Keefe and
Ha1nilton'S single. In the third inning after two
men were out Myers made a hit that counted three
bnses, hut Ward misjudged 1t. Mayer followed
witt! another of the same kind and Myers scored
and Mayer was thrown out at the plate.
In the fifth inning Hamilton got to first a
wild Ihrow by Shugart. Thompson made single;
Clements made triple and Dclehanty made a
single and these thumps netted three more runs.
Maui then took possession of the box for Pitts
burg and no more runs were made. The score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
Comparative Temperature.

Generally Fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
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REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LIN.

4o1 Smithfeld Street. Cor. Fourth Avenue.
Capital, S10O, 900. Surplus, $4,000.
Deposits of 81 anG upward received and
interest allowed at per cent. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
Results at Hawthorne.

CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-Hawthorne results:
First race, seven-eighths of a mile-Roseland
won. Barney second, Clifford third. Time, 1888.
Second race, one mile--Bankrupt won, Dunsar-
ven second, Patrick third. Time, 1:46.
Third race, one and an eighth miles--Brookwood
won, insolence second, Silver Lake third Time,
1:59h.
Fourth race, seven-eighths of mile--zantippa
won, Powers second. Engarita third. Time,
l:35%.
Fifth race, stceplechase, short course Evange-
line won, Speculator second, Leander third Time,
3.5f
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
THE WEATHER.

For Weste,7s Rsn,sylva-
mia: Slightly Warmer
Tuesday and Wednesday.
For West Virginia ::
Slightly Warmer end Cen
erally Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday.
For Ohio : Stationary
Temperature; Warmer aud
j.. l7 IUolI~,oaxJr,,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
BETTER TEAM WORK.
The Bostons Win From the Reds in a Very
Close Game.

CINCISNATI., Aug 3l.-The Bostons won to-
DAYS game from Cincinnati chiefly by their supe-
rior team work. For six innings the Reds were
unable TO make any runs but in the seventh they
tirf Boston. The latter. however. promptly won
butiu the same inning Rhines was put out of the
game for objecting 10 one OF Umpire Hnrst's de-
.isiOns. Attendance :, 4l2. Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01

THE packet on Wednesday will be the c. W.
Bachelor.
THE Keystone State arrived yesterday morning
from Cincinnati, and left last night with heavy
load of passengers.
PREPARATIONS are being made to raise the
wickets of the Davis Island dam. They will prob
ably be put mp to day.
THE W. w. O'Nein has been on the docks since
Saturday, and will be given thorough over
hauling. The BOaz is now waiting to go on the
docks.
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t1eveland ................. 0 o o o o o IL
igrooklyn. .-.....--........ o o o o o 90
S;-MMARY-Earned runs-Cleveiand, 1. Two
i.@se hiis-TebeaIL Foutz. Thrce-base hit-Mc-
.eer. Stolen bases-Tebeau. Left on bases
le, Gland; s: Brooklyn, 5. Struck ut-By CRU
lar. 1: by Inks. G. Bases on bails-By Gruber. 4:
Iy Inks, 3. Donvle plays-Chllds, Mckeau. Yir-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01

SI-MNIARY- Earned rUns-Cincinnati . Boston 3.
Cwo-base hits-Harrington Stovey.' Stolen bases
Latham, McPhee, Stovey. Double plays-McPhee,
smith. Reilly. First on balls-By Rhines l. by
Iullane4 by Nichols 5. Passed halls-Harrington
2. Nild pitches - Rhines, Nichols Time 1:50.
IJmpirc-Hurst,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
1924 Ward Street, Philadelphia, Pa"

n 2 As- DIR. Greene, the successful
~. u specialist, in curing all forms
of nervous and chronic diseases, % West
Fourteenth street, New York, can be con-
suited free, personally, or by letter. Call or
write him about your case, or send for symp-
tom blank to-fill out, and letter fully ex-
planning your disease, giving advice, etc.,
will be returned free. sel-rTs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
NEW W-ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE PEOPLES STORE
FIFTH AVE. Pittsburg.
AUTUMNAL
TINTS

Have not yet begun to tinge the trees
with varied hues. Our store is in
advance of nature, as it is already
beautifed by all the New Fall Shades
in WOOLEN DRESS GOODS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
AMERICAN LINE,

Sailing every Wednesday from Philadel.
phia and Liverpool. Passenger accommoda-
tions for all classes unsurpassed. Tickets
sold to and from Great Britain and Ireland,
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, etc.
PETER WRIGHT & SONS,
General agents. 305 Walnut ST., Philadelphia.
Full Information can be had of j. J. Nc
CORBIICK, Fourth avenue and Smithfeld st.
LOUIS MOESER, GIG Smithfeld street.
mhSATT3
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
Crildren,s school shoss.

to 1015, at T5c. Heel or spring heel, sole
leather tips, II to 2, at 81 90, at Simen's, rs
Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
THEY HAD A DAY OFF,,
Our SluggeIs Don't Take Well to
Monday and Sir Timothy
Keefe's Pitching.
BEATEN In A VERY TAME CONTEST.
A Great Argument Takes Place at Chi
cago Between AnsOn's Men
and the Giants.
KINGSTON DEFEATS VAN BUREN.
Lehman Puts Up Forfeit TO Run Local Men-Genersl
Sporting News Of the Day.
KINGSTON DEFEATS VAN BUREN.

Lehman Puts Up Forfeit TO Run Local Men-Genersl
Sporting News Of the Day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01

w lb0 SplrlG less Glau INFANCY .
And nerveless as the weakest woman"
This aptly describes the sufferer from Ner-
vous Debility. He is weak, tired nervous
anG spiritless, with dull and dizzy head,
vision impaired, loss OF memory, and wakes
tired mornings, with bad taste in mouth and
little appetite. He is gloomy, dcspondent,
the nerves so weakened that the least ex-
citement or shock will flush the face or
cause trembling, often attended by palpi-.
tation.
DIR. Greene's Nervura, the great nerve,
brain and vital restorative, Is an absolute
and sure cure for Nervous Debility. Under
its use the dull eyes regain their brilliancy,
the weak and exhausted feelings give place
to strength and vigor, the brain becomes
clear, the nerves strong and steady, the
gloom and depression are lifted from the
mind, the sure indicator of health, strength
and happiness. DIR. Greene's Nervura Is
purely vegetable and harmless. Druggists
sell it, 81. Do not fail to use it, sufferer.
II was afflicted for five years with nervous
debility, and last winter was down sick with
it. had good doctor, but only got tenn
porary relief. 1 then took six bottles of Dr.
Greene's Nervura and it cured me.
W. W. CORNELL,
1924 Ward Street, Philadelphia, Pa"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01
The Shadows

The shadows
that fill your
life, If you're 6
feeble, suffering
woman, can be
taken out Of it.
The chronic
W Q a kn s,
functional de-
rangements, and
painful disorders
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-rEAMERs AND EXCURSIONS

no ITALY, ETC.-FALL AND WINTER
i tours by the new passenger steamer
service of the Norddeutscher Lloyd; direct
fast express route to the Mediterranean: For
particulars apply to MAX SCHAMBERG q
Co, 527 Smfthfield ST., Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01

SIashed the Records.
1NDEPENDESCE, Aug. Sl.-Records were slashed
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A GREAT sTRUGGLE.

tue. .. First on errors-Cleveland, 2. Wild
pitches-lnks. Tme-One hour and IS minutes.
1-fuurp-FmSiia
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THE FRENCH BADLY BEATEN.

pedition and 16 Killed.
PARIS, Aug. 3l.-The Governments has re-
ceived dispatch announcing that Four
neau's expedition to explore the Valley of
Sangha Baven, Central Soudan, and the
French Congo. was attacked by natives, the
result being that 16 were killed and 81, in
cluding Forneau himself, were wounded.
All of the merchandise and many rifles
to the party were lost. The ex.
pedition was obliged to slowly retreat, being
harassed by the natives.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-01

Chicago, o Q o o o o o o o 90
New York............0 o o o o o y o 90
SUMMARY-Two-basc hits - Anson, O'Rourke
Buckley, W-ilmot. Stolen bases Hutchinsn.
First ON balls-Of Rusie s. of Hutchinson 8. Struck
out-By Hutchinson 6, by Rusie 10. Time 2:65.
Umpire-Lynch.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27
FEL7 THU Earth QUAKE
Many Western Cities Made 70 Rock
sne Tremble.
PEOPLE STARTLED By TEE nOTIos
A.s Leave Their Work and Bash Psil
Asit fpfo th~ strs~ts-so LSss 81
Life or Damage "a BALD
isgs HspoFtsa.

ST. I0rIs. Sept. B--l0:45 p. m, three
almost continuous vibrations OF an
earthquake oscillasing from east TO
west was distinctly felt here. Build
lngs facing Eorth and south werevlslhiy
affected ~ the shock. wztehmen IN
several Of the tai buildings say that
they became alarmed and made haste
to reach tae ground. Al the Star say
ings Office the eom9ositors who occu-
pied the fifth floor left their cases and
rushed panic stricken down stars and
into tine streets. At the opera houses
the audiences arose. as II TO rush from
the house. but only = few left.
Throughout the whole city the police
report that the people rushed from
their homes in great alarm. IN scant
ATTIRE. No damage TO the buildings
has ss yet been reported.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. ga slight shock
of earth quake MAS felt here At s:5s to-
night
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept 2o- - An
earthquake was distinctly felt IN this
city tonight
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Sept. 26.-A dis
tinct shock OF earthquake was felt here
tonight at 1880. especially on east side
OF the river.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27
HOPED VIII A hosILER.
Mrs RUSSELL Arrives just After Her
Daughter Was Married.

Mrs. RUSSELL Arrives just After Her
Daughter Was Married.
SALISBURY. Conn.,, Sept. 26.-Csrrie
Russell. aged 20 years, daughter OF Mrs.
Russell. proprietor of the Maple Shade
House. has eloped with Joseph Jourdee,
. hostler, % years OF age. Carrie is
very pretty and a great favorite. jour
dee worked At chores sronnd the barn
To- pay for his board. A few days ago
Lawyer Warner was hastily summoned
20 the Mapel Shade House by Mrs Rus
scIl. blocking the doorway was Mrs.
Russell and Carrie near her eobbing.
In the middle OF the room stood
Jourire. vehemeutsy declaring that
be and Carrie we're going to be-
man and wife, and that nothing in
heaven or on earth could prevent the
marriage. Mrs. Russell has only jus,
prevented an immediate elopemcnt
The lawyer quieted all parties. The
next day Jourdee pleaded sickness and
renamed in his room. During the day
Carne removed all of Jourdee's cloth
ing from the house unobserved
and shipped them to hi:
mothers home in Chatham, n. Y
About 6 O'Clock Carrie left the house
OF pretense that she was gong to pos
. letter. She started for the depot and
on . side road was met by Jourdee with
q team. Word was sent to Mrs. Russell
who immediately started inpursuis with
erprivste team, but the young couple
had the start and headed direct for
Millerton, ". Y. Mrs. Russell arriv ed
just ss the ceremony was over.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27

child BY former husband. Consider
able trouble had arisen between the
balf-trothers b over the H2nagenient OF
the farm. The III feeling eliminated
saturday IN Nlellnia. where an encoun-
ter took place between them. Biggs
who had lost one lex. WAS Al disai-
vantage and Corner soon had him
down. striking aad stamping him until
hs wAs covered with blood. Biggs was
taken home where be MAS found 10 Dc
injured internally, but no physician
WAS called. lie fingered along until
yesterday. when he died at noon. A
rough box was knocked together. the
body dumped IN, hole dug IN the
orchard and the corpse deposited there.
Corner h~s not yet teen arrested.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27
MONUMENTS OF NERVE.
The Tell Rssd ompanies Modestly De-
mnnd the Earth.

The Tell Roed Companies Modestiy De-
mnnd the Earth.
The toll road committee held ses-
SION yesterday morning and PROPOSE
tons were submitted by the Division
ST. toll road and the Reeds Lake toll
road. The Diyision-st, company's
proposition was 30 altitud!nous in price
that nothing but the LICK telescope
could bring II within the view of the
committee. This was bad enough, but
when the Reeds Lake company's prop
osition was opened Alderman Tateum
shrieked with amazement. The COM
mittee mildly protested that there must
be a mistake. They only wanted to
purchase the portions OF gravel roads
lying within the city limits and h ad no
thought of purchasing the county out
right. The Reeds Lake company
blusbed and withdrew its proposition
but that of the Division-st. road still
stands, a monument OF unequallcd
gall. The Reeds Lake company named
S23 900 and the D,vision-st. folks inti-
mated tba. s26, 600 would make them
whole.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27

huwAuKEx, sept. 26.-John Schwulss
viii be centenarIan At nocn tomorrow,
for be was born on September 2I, 1871.
In 1850 he lost ms eyeslgnt, but other
wise bis health 10 excellent. lie was
born in Mecklenburg, and came 70 this
country in 1854 with some Of his chill
drsn, OF whom be had twelve. Eigh,
of these are still living, the eldest be-
ing 10 years of age. Ills sous Frederick
and Ernst are living In this city.
Charles resides IN Richfieid. Wis; one
of his daughters, Mrs Dipple. lives in
Goodhill. Wis, and Mrs. Schultz and
Mrs. Niefinekee lives IN East Saginaw,
Mich. The old gentleman has twenty.
nine grandchildren and tweniy-six
great-grandchildren In this country
and many grandchildren aad great
grandchildren IN Germany.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27

Mr. PLEASANT. Mich, Sept. 26.-The
balloon craze has claimed another vic
tim, and as . result OF a foulhasdy
venture late yesterday sfterncou Lewis
r. Earl. Of Marshall. Mich. lies dead
of a broken neck and Frank Thayer,
OF this city, IS suffering from frac-
tured arm and severe internal injuries.
Earl made pretty and successful as
cension Thursday. There was big
crowd on the grounds Yesterday after
noon. BY way of diversion il was
agreed that Ihayer and Earl should 90
up together. Just before O'Clock the
balloon was let 90. IL shot upward
rather slowly with Earl sitting on the
tFspexe bar and Thayer suspended a
few feet below nm by some strong
ropes. The men had reached heIght
of about forty feet when suddenly to
the great horror Of the immense crowd
Of spectators one of the trapeze ropes
was seen TO give way and Earl and
Thayer came whirltng down TO the
ground.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-27
WILL WE EVER GET WATER7
The Special Commitsss as Lsggsrhsas
on the subject.

The Special Commitsss as Lsggsrhsads
ON the subject.
The special water committee held .
meeting yesterday. but it WAS barren of
any result, except that an animated dis
cussion was held. There is . wide diff.
ference Of opinion between the members
of the committee and the principal
bone OF contention is ~ 10 whether the
committee shall recommend the ac-
ceptance of the Cook proposition or
whether IL viii sink its own wells. II is
expected that either one opinion or the
other will gain the supremacy before
Monday night 90 that . report may be
submitted. aud II not, the Cook contract
may be reported back to the council
without recommendation. Tne CON-
mittee seems TO recognize the import
ance of prompt action and the last
named measure may be agreed upon as
. compromise in case both DIVISIONS re-
main steadfast IN their present opinions.