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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
BIG BANDIT RAGGED.
One Of the Dalton Gang Captured IN An
Indiana Town

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. i.-Another of
the famous Dalton garg. Ellsworth
Wyatt If Kansas. has been captured at
the house of hls uncle at Cory, fifteen
miles south OF Ier.e Haute, by officers
under Sheriff Stout and the Terre
Haute police. Sheriff Pixon of Guth-
re. %. T., was one of the force. Wyatt
Was surrounded in the house and at-
tempted to shoot Officer Smith. but
was disarmed and ironed- Sheriff
Pixon took him 10 Kansas tonight,
where rewards OF several thousand dol
lars are outstanding for him, he being
wanted for several murders.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

SAN FRAscIsco, CAL, Dec. 1.-The
supreme court rendered an opinion
yesterday Affirming the decision of
Probate Judge Coffey in the matter of
the estate of Thomas H. Blythe. Judge
Coifey decided that Florence Blythe
was the legitimate daughter Of the de-
ceased millionaire and entitled to in
herit his estate, valued at 81 ,000, 900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

s. A. Browne will soon leave for Cal
ifornia. where he viii spend the vin-
ter. Lock out for that queered eye.
He is liable TO come home with q
Nancy Hsnks.-Kalamazoo Gazette.
The "man under the bed" has beeu
discovered by Chicago woman She
tired TO put her snoes there, and of
course there vas no room for the man.
Jackson Patriot
The Pauama canal scandal as Paris
comes at the right tsse 70 admonish
Us to keep cur eye on the Nicsragus
canal 1T Washington = Muskegon
News.
First catch yoar legislature Nollie
Leases Recipe Detroit Tribune.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

KANSAS CRY, Dec. 1.-Another ex-
press messenger has gone wrong, and
this one 10 the nephew of the cashier
OF the American Express company at
Chicago. Tho messenger, L. IL.
Knapp, was arrested here today for
the theft of 81 800 from his company.
He was accompanied by II. w. Blood
good, who was also taken INTO custody.
Officers recovered 81 JIG. Knapp was
. Canada messenger and ran between
Chicago and Woodstock, H.. and stole
the package just before the end of his
run.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
Let Her Go!

DORCHESTER. N. B., Dec. Robert
Olsen WAS hanged in the jail yard here
today for the murder of Policeman
Joseph Steadman in Moncton, August
l. At9 o'clock Radcliffe, the execu-
toner. entered the corridors of the jail
and shortly afterwsrd pinioned Olsen,
who had previously shaken hands with
all the prison officials. He was then
conducted to the Jail yard and ut 9:45
the moose was adjusted. As the black
cap was being adjusted Olsen said to
the haDgman, "Let her g0!'
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

ANx ARBoR, Dec. 1.-Stephen Gers-
ten and wife and Justice Potter were
arraigned before Justice Butts, charged
with receiving stolen property. After
examination they were bound over TO
the circuit court. 1t is charged that
they were part of gang that has been
operating in the city for the past year.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

PAr1s, Dec. I'M. Brisson aDl ~
Bourgeois had an interview to6ov
which has resulted IN . cbspce Of 80
ting the criess. n. B0urgeole il wiIlmk
TO continue as minister Of ed0o1-
ton provided the +. dif6culty a.
the attitude OF flse Hooom1n
canal investigating COMMITTEES -
satisfactorily srttled. Il is SD o1o0
M. Briseon is purposeiy prolooQng 80
gotiatlons IN order 10 profit by aaooo1o.
ment Of the ercitemenL
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

Asx ARBoR, Dec. There are lot
of students at Ann ArDor. the regis
tration 40 to Thanksgiving recess be-
ing 2,s7s. distributed among the de-
psrtments Sc follows. Literary, ,Sgs:
lsw, Ga medical, $40: dental, 1872;
pharmacy. 50; homeopathy, 20. Sec
retary Wade says the reg sfrstion for
the year will reach $500 il the present
rate of inerease - ms ntsined- The
increase IN attendance has created 4
demand for more room. aad the re
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
German Spy Arrested.

LONDON, Dec. LA dispatch from
Paris reports the arrest of German
named Luskiria,in Paris, on the charge
of being German spy. Letters and
documents found IN his possession tend
to prove the truth of the charge. De-
tectives had shadowed him tn rough
Italy, Austria, Russia and Germany,
until he arrived in France.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
Iocal ontion Yiolatora.

CoI.DwATER, Dec. 1.--R. T. Watkins,
7. F. Burnett, Phillip Hoetzel, c. ].
Brooks and Brad Waterman. Union
City saloonists, were bound over in
bonds of 500 each for their appearance
at the next term of the circuit court,
charged with violating the local option
L.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

Gosvrsxxrs, ". Y. Dec. i.--Greas
sxs,tewent naz prevailed st Tslevlile
ssnce sunday. caused by an Italian hag
bsips torn down and burned by =
nuniner OF American miners The
Italians opened are on she miners Al
the time ard the latter responded IN
kind. but no 0ae was hurt.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

urs of score or more Of excited men
and boys 10 spprsbsnd Joe Miller. .
coloesd man, Who shos and danger
ously wounded George Fesney. assls-
tans superintendent Of CaEilsle q
shisld's racing stables. without any
provocAtiou. Miller sluded his pur-
suers, and the disAppointed followers
contented themselves with firing tew
shots into the darkness Of the prairies.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.-The Chicago uni
versity has received another prlncely
gift. Mrs. Joseph Reynolds, widow Of
diamond Joe" Reynolds, IN carving
out q we'll known wish of her husband,
has presented the university the sum
of e250 600
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
Struck on Reef.

RACINE, Wis, Dec. 1.-The steamer
City of Racine Of the Goodrich line.
bound from Chicago to Manitowoc,
struck Racine Reef at 2 O'Clock this
morning during dense fog. She was
released at o'clock by the tugs Gillen
and Dixon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

SourH BEND. Ind, Dec. 1.-George
Meyers Was killed this afternoon by
the explosion Of an oil tank on . Stand.
ard OIL company's wagon. Gas gen.
Grated and blew out the end, which
struck him with terrific force, then
tore through = buggy hundred feet
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

MrrroRD, Dec. l.--As freight train
No. 81 Was turning . curve At high
rate of epeed, just above this village,
seventeen cars we're thrown from the
track and completely demolished.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

Nxw YoRK. Dec 1.--CharIes Fair
child. 10 speaking OF the rumor that be
was TO be- Cievelsnd's secretary of the
treasury. said that he had received no
Intlmstion that Grover wanted him ia
hss cut,Det ~
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
Wanfs = plvorce.

ST.. Lor1s, Dec. 1.-Mrs. Anna L.
Meyer. wife of Henry J. Meyer, presi-
dent Of the 50. Louis Adamant Plaster
company of this city. has brought suit
for divorce. alleging that her husband
10 subject to moods Of Jealousy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

WAsHINGToS, Dec. 1.--Commsnder
Fl. i. johnson of the United States ship
Mohican will answer TO court OF in
curry 1T Mare Island for the accident
to the Mohican June off Cherikoff
Taland Alaeka
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 1.-Gover-
nor-eiect Jones was inaugurated at
noon today before tie joint session OF
the house and senate. The oath of Of
fec was administered by Chief Justice
Stone. The governor then delivered
his inaugural address.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

FKxEHoI.p. N. j., Dec. 1.-Ten years
in state PRISON 10 what the two young
bandits. Frederick Smith, and James
Berrys, received. who robbed the Farm
era National hank at Allentown, when
arrAigned today before Judge Conover.
Tney pleaded guilty.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02
GETS A BLACK EYn
Monetary Conferences oor
de RothschiId's Plan.
MS PROPOSALS ARE REfu&G
rhs Rspor a he sub -connlsss Co.,
lively Iassrsss- rhs ca.1,s.nao ~
Nos n rsosese.o.

LoEDoN, Dec LA onnoio1
poudons roports todav that - go
res Of IT, intsrnat,ona1 ..~,,ese-- .-<.:..
$500. ...-os-.-. ----~- ~ -
~'. -
pases sppnait'ea ~ Aifrea Dc Eoc11r.
child, voted last night asainss thoun,
This, however, the corroopon6ont $50
il not taken a. = himoe.ai,~k x.I,~1 5
Tn. ccy,. ,..,t,s. Iii - --~~~.< ~ -
=. .. 49,
cue upon she oomoanee oe hotnoc411
and 6oetboef plans, with ~.
modincatone proposed en- hoAn
OF the Latin union. 1t Il oxnoGf
ed taat besides the majority rSu606
OF the committee = minority nenore;
signed by the dissonting memboro ~
b presented 70 the confepence 1oo,61s
row. When the conference liroe ~
there were many predictions toof -
deliberations would result IN fnaiu6o1
After the committee was appointed =.
hsaei. as.r.s':a suc ssss'A pa.ne psoPoe:o -
Tb.- 80 ~ 49,:
And i !. - - .h.s ~ e.s'eu ~ - 80 -
.srtv .~-s~ss f1oss,ee's % -
snv nlsn 49, ss - vac co1sssenoe ca
than bsfovs "'o'o 'eu'osS
Heea Han shs nsper.
h-xL - - - -.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

PoRr HuRox. Dec. l.-Edward Will
COX, 25 years of age, living with his
mother. has been missing siuce early
last Friday morning and il ie feared
that be has found . watery grave.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

BAY CRY, Dec. LIE. Y. Williame. .
prominent lumberman of this city, re-
ceived q telegram tonight announcing
the death of HE con, Charles 4. Will
hams, at Grand Marias-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

CHrAaa. Dec. I.-The Ioss is essi-
mated a <ss eco. Pat o'NslIl and Pat
Savage, iiremen. and Oscar osIer. an
entpioye of Kosssw Brothers. were
pa,nfaliy injured By falling walls.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

TACOMA, WASH, Dec County As
sessor Cook. whose term of Office ex-
pres shortly. was yesterday charged
with besng snort IN he accounts. IL il
believed the amount will not exceed
f- zoo
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

Crxcrx~Arr: Dec. I.--Jscoh L. Lieb-
man. doing business as iobbefs N dry
goods ss Iiehsnsn q Scnloss. assigned
today. Assets, 81, eco: Iiabintiee. ss0.-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-02

PrTTsruRs. Dec. 1.-Jndscations point
10 the speedy ending Of the strike at
the Carnegie plant at Lswrencevllie.
The old employees are being taken
hack
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
The M. Q. Duncan Literary Society

This Society met on Saturday evening
last at the residence of Mr.. NJ. G. Whit
lock, Marietta and enjoyed season oil
social intercourse, bearing away very pleas
ant remembrances of the genial host and
hostess, who have the happy faculty. OF
knowing how to make every one who
visits them feel at home and at ease
A new Executive Committee was ap>
pointed, consisting of Mr. Richard Earle,
chairman, Mr.. J. M Dunwody and Misses
Marielle Nesbitt. Hattie Whitlock and
Mary Ann Irwin.
The committee prepared interesting pro.
grams for the next two meeting.
The Society will meet on Saturday even
ing next at the residence Of Col. r. T.
Nesbitt, and the following week at Mrs
Dunwodys, in town. A full attendance of
the members is desired.
MARIELLE NEsBITT, Secretary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
Distinguished Men.

JohE B. Gordon, governor Of Georgia !;
Gov. John Ireland, of Texas; Simon p.
Hughes, governor Of Arkansas; s. D. Nc
Emery governor Of Louisiana E. b.
Turner, Judge United States court ex. Gov.
Hubbard, minister to Japan; W. R. Miller,
ex>Gov. of Arkansas E. A. Perry, gov>
ernor of Florida; W. D. Bloxham, ex,gov,
ernor of Florida; Alexander Gregg, bishe
OPP of the Episcopal church and chancellor
of the University Of the South, and hundred
of other distinguished men in the United
States, in all professions and in depart
ments OF science, who have had their sight
improved by the use of Hawkes. new spec
tacles.
All eyes fitted and the fit guaranteed at
the store of The A. P. B-sutiey Co.. Mari
eta Ga
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
When The Spring Tine Comes
Gentle ANNIE

You must roll up your sleeves and
go to house cleaning.
First go to T. L. Hunts and buy
you stock Of Sapolio, Household
Ammonia, Babbett's soap powder,
Pearline and Soapine and then if
with good scrubbing brush you
don't make things shine-you may
go and perpetrate suicide by cutting
your swan-like neck with bar of
soap. After the house cleaning you
will feel comfortable when your beau
comes around, and remember that if
you buy your groceries from T. L.
Hunt You will have the best of
everything as we'll as pin money
saved from the monthly expense ac-
count, for ne sells the best at bottom
prices. The "Lion Coffee has a
beautiful Easter card in each pack
age. The finest sugar cured hams
and breakfast bacon. Zine fat
mackerel, salt trout. The best
brands OF -four. Fresh Meal, Grits,
Rice, etc.
Don't forget to look at bis Crock
cry. Afull stock at low prices.
All orders delivered promptly.
L. L. HUNT.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
; s g 8 3 g s g
A Matter Of Convenience
TO
Intending Purchasers.


Your Dress Goods,
your Millinery, your
Shoes all under one
roof and in one well
lighted room. Con-
venient isn'tit? Ever
stop to think about
it? Saves you time,
saves you worry, en-
ables you to make
your selections, and
to suit yourself far
better. Suppose you
try it just once. We
offer you an unexcell-
ed Dress Goods as
sortment, a Millinery
department. equal to
any in the State and
the best lines of Shoes
in Marietta. Save
you money too. We
keep other things,
but these are special
ties.
Courteous treat
ment for every one.
The A. P. BrantIey Co.
Marietta.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
UNAUTHORIZED.

EDITORS JoURSAL:-I see in the last is>
sue Of your paper an account of the Third
Party meeting, held in Marietta on the
7th inst notice that I was elected a
member of the Executive Committee OF
said Third Party, did not attend said
meeting. Some one placed my name on
said committee without my knowledge or
consent. am not member Of said I bird
Party and will not serve as a member oil
said executive committee.
Yours truly
Il. 7. MARTIN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will SUI ely
do you good, if you have Cough Cold or
any trouble with Throat. Chest or Lungs,
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consur ps
ton, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from La Grippe found it just the
thing and under its use had speedy and
perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle at
our expense and learn for yourself just
how good thing it is. Trial bottles free
at J. ID. Malone's drug store Large size
soc. and $l.00
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21

The Dumas Society will meet at Mr.. NJ.
L. Green's next Saturday night and will
expect many visitors. We hope to see
Amor" there. The program is a. good
one and we expect talks from Mr.. William
Stanley and Mr.. B. Stanley honorary
members, and all others that will lend a
helping hand. The program will De filled
by Mr.. John Wade, Miss Onnie Green. Mr..
Fleet Kirk, Miss Mary Mcclellan, Mr.. Isom
Stanley, Misses Ida and Agnes Runyan, Mr..
S. s. Maddox, Misses Leona and Effie
Stanley, and Mr.. Thomas G. Mcclellan.
RED WAGON.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21

MANY people who pride themselves on
their blue blood would be far happier with
pure blood but while we cannot choose
our ancestors, fortunately, by the use of
Ayers Sarsa2arilla, we can transmit pure
blood to our posterity.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21

A]dob night bOoS "a duQ LuEutu III Del
But could not sleep-at length Isai1.
Ill get my paper, pen and ink.
Put on my cap and try to think
What to write for the Poets Corner.
So at it went, with might and main,
Until fear am half insane,
Fol' not one rhyme would come to me-
could not make the old thing gee.
And greatly fear am "a goner.
Be that as it may, wish to say,
If you would trade where it will pay,
just go OF once-fear not to speak
10 the clerks at the store of A. Z. Leake.
Just one door from the corner.
And they will show you the pref
tiest line of Groceries in the city.
at prices that are absolutely correct,
for the kind OF goods he keeps.
IN. B.-The corner referred to is
B. R. Legg & Bro.)
Now, if any of you have any OBJ
lection to this ''Poem," say it now,
or forever hereafter hold your
peace. Speaking of peace, that
reminds me if you wish to keep
peace in the family you had better
patronize the ''Poet's Stors," where
you can buy the very best goods,
always at reasonable figures.
P. S.-This poem is copy righted,
but all spring poets can copy after
''its STYLE" provided they buy their
9brain tood'' and other Groceries
from me. Call in and see the "old
warrior and the dude and shake
hands with the proprietor and,
Your friend,
A. Y. LEAKE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21

" ~ 49, AAA"Ect
GEO. S. OWENS
Miss DORA HUGHES left Monday fol-
Americas Ga, to attend the marriage Of
Mr.. Mark Irwin. of this county, and Miss
Leila Maxwell The marriage. will take
place to day, and the happy couple will
come to Marietta their future home. Our
best wishes
FRESH LETTUCE at the house.
j. L. SIBLEY.
Mr.. CHUCK ANDERSON has the finest En-.
glish blood hound we ever saw. He is OF g
maltese color, 5 feet 81 inches long from
nose to tip of tail, 32f inches in heighth
and weighs $50 pounds Mr.. Anderson
has been offered several round sums Of
money for him but refuses to sell him.
Have you seen the beautiful Black Lawns
in plain checks and Stripes at B. K. Legs
| d Bro. s. They are beauties and SO cheap
Mr.. Thomas FL. Withers, proprietor oil
the Barlow Foundry and Machine Works
has an advertisement in this issue He is
skilled workman and invites your patron
age. Read advertisement.
HE persons whose names appear in the
spelling list in this edition, please be on
hand promptly to take their positions in
the class.
SINGING at B. F. Mackey's at Blackwells
next Sunday evening commencing at l
o'clock. 1t will be led by Mr.. Ogles. All
lovers of music are invited.
DR.. ?. R. CoRTELYoU left Wednesday
morning to attend the State Medical Asses
citation in session at Columbus, and will re.
turn Friday.
For LEAsE.-The Elmwood Hotel will
be leased from July 1st 1892. Apply to
MARIETTA HOTEL Co.
The time is drawing near when the mer.
chants will close their stores at p. M, to
give their clerks little RESPITE from con-
Gnement.
Miss NORA WEEMs, after pleasant visit
to relatives in the city, has returned to her
home in Roswell.
The good words and wishes OF our friend,
Mr.. c F. Mansfield, of Tyler, Texas, are
deeply appreciated.
EVERYBODY must attend the Spelling "B'
Thursday night at Court House. Benefit
OF New Baptist Church. Admission 25c.
IR. GEO. B. SICKLEs has moved his farni>
ly from Tate to Marietta.
Mas. A. A. GATES, of Greenville. s. c.,
is in the city visiting her parents.
Miss TABULAR Towers has returned
from her visit to Birmingham, Ala.
Mr.. AND Mrs. j. q. Bate and Mr.. w. T..
Sain visited Acworth last Sunday.
Miss MATTE GLENN, Of Atlanta, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. W. E. Gilbert.
DIED-On last Thursday, in this city,
the infant of Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Jones.
Mr.. L. BLACK has had his residence, on
Roswell street, repainted
Mrs. A. A. DANCE and two children have
gone to Schraalenburgh, New Jersey.
All persons who have bought Guano of
US will please bear in mind that they must
give their notes by the first day in May, if
they get cotton option on them.
B. r. LEGG & Bro.
The annual singing at Sardis the first
Sunday in May. Everybody invited.
Mr.. WADE WHITE is very i'll, with little
hope of recovery.
Col. L. F. LIVINGSTON spent Tuesday
night with DIR. and Mrs. Tennent.
For Sale Cheap-Boys bicycles worth
$500 for $500 at Hirsch's.
Say, George, bring your mother around
to see our stock of children's clothing be,
fore she buys Jour spring suit.
READ & WIGGINs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21
POETS CORNER.

Last night / toss'd and turned in bel
But could not sleep-at length Isaii.
I'll get my paper, pen and ink.
Put on my cap and try to think
What to write for the Poets Corner.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-04-21

Be that as it may, wish to say,
If you would trade where it will pay,
just go OF once-fear not to speak
To the clerks at the store of A. Z. Leake.
Just one door from the corner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
One Uss for a Watch.

A watch is useful in numbe. Of
ways besides mere time indicating. In
a civilized community its value as a
compass is not very great but man
travelling around and occupying strange
beds can protect himself from pneumo-
mia by it's aid. If there is suspicion of
damp about the sheets lay the watch
between them and either smoke cigar
or read awhile. Then take out the
watch and il there is any film or mist
on the glass do not go to bed. or if you
do, sleep between the blankets, which
are never damp Hundreds of drum
mers. and especially men past youth or
middle age take this prccaution and
profit considerably thereby. st. Louis
Globe Democrat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-28
Transit extraordinary.

a company has recently been formed
in llambur for the purpose of putting
into practical working shape a novel
plan for the transportation of passen-
gers and freight in pneumatic tubes.
The line consists of pneumatic tube
large enough to take car forty inches
in diameter and about six and onc-half
feet long This car is divided into three
compartments, each of which will ac-
commodatc passenger. Each COM
partnlcnt is TO contain an apparatus
filed with compressed air. so that pas
sengcrs can have an ample supply of
pure air as long as they remain boxed
UP Tie ear is TO be shot through the
tube At high rate of speed. but with
gentle sliding motion. One of the for
eign papers, in referring to this rail
road, remarks: Travellers will be al
Lowell a limited amount of baggage, but
smoking will be strictly prohibited. Z"
An experimental line is to be built on
this principle between Hamburg and
Buchcn, distance of about fifteen
miles which the cars are expected to
traverse in eleven minutes