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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

While election bets are 40 very reii-
probable election results, the odds Of
feEed IN the Norton house pool room
% to 10 on Ellis are significant The
bet interpreted means that the book
makers vii stake g. that Ellis will ee
elected against $40 that be will not be.
Is = also significant that Ike odds are
offered on no other cand dates on the
democratic ticket. The conclusion Is
inevitable that despite tho clamor
made over Ellis, the oookmakers are
unwilling ~ stake any even money on
his election.
To the average democrat this viii be
very sad tie has been lured into the
belief that of al Candidates Ellis is
most certain TO 30 elected. Bat the
bo0kmaker has scanned the HORIZON
znd ne nAs discovered that Eihs d not
strong with the farmers and honest
worklngmeu. lie mas worked MS
bureau day and night to send out
among these men hls illustrated lltera-
ture praising himself As friend to
labor Not satisfied with this self
adulst0ry missionary work, ne has OBJ
Ia Led entrance TO the councils OF or
ganiLsd labor and secured therein TIE
adoption of resolutions condemnstOry
of bis opponent. TINS hign-handed
prostitution Of labor by q schemIng
self seeker IS meetiag the retrlbuuon 1t
60 richly deserves.
The lsboring men are inquiring: If
Diekema has done SO much against US
what has Ellis done for Us? They are
examining the records and looking at
the facts instead of taking Ellis hters-
tire as gospel. They discover that
Diekema : positive and outspoken
friend ~ them, and that Ellis is vain
glorious prstender. They learn that
when Gerritt J. Diekema's name was
called IA the Legislature to vote on
80 bills ia favor of the working
men no voted for every one of
theml IL he ever opposed . labor
bill IL was because It contained provIs-
IONS Inimicsl 20 labor and not because
of unfriendiiness. These same men
also discover that this man Ellis insti-
gated the vleIOus attack upon his OPP
ponent. They resent such base and
damnIng duplicity In a candidate for
ofhcs. They will therefore ignore the
Remuneration and viilification of
Diekems and vote tor their real friend
instead of for his bypocriticsl trsducer,
who never did q positive act for labor
IN his life. Hence the odds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Recognizes Ia Z pretended newspA pei,
and IA "a feeble And name mOaEnIHgs.
= weak defender OF republican prinei-
plea Therefore for the SAKE oi TIE
moiety L may 10 able 10 contrib
ute 70 the success OF the party
i viii Dc permitted - continus N lie
support OK one candidate, among tae
several, without deserved ch2stlseHsnt.
IaE hERALD has accorded every can
didate on the republican ticket such
support a. the moral and mental
worth OF saeh has entitled nlm IL re-
ceivs. 10 IA. not Disseminated II ia
yor Of one 10 the ialury OF al the rest.
IL hAs maintained vigorous campaign
IN behalf of the principles OF protee-
ton, and its columns are the best IN
does 10 the character snd scope OF It's
political allegl ance. IL Is has taken
occasion 20 criticize men and acts II
nas done so for the good of all. Ii mas
no apologies 10 offer for It's republican
ism. IL Will continue 10 support the
ticket of Is party because It's duty 70
party IN a crisis Is superior TO all and
every consideration foreign or mimi
cal to republican success.
Ii would be cruel 20 say of the Eagle
that Il - committed To the support OF
At :. White, the democratic peoples
,e.rtxr - oft5d.fa for fh. iacrt.t.f,ra and
yet IL has never said word in crit
eisni of his partisan acts In the last leg
lsiature. but on the contrary has ex
tolled his virtues as free trader. Il
would be even more cruel 10 call atten
ton 10 It's other acts Of cringlng servll
ity 20 democratic politicians. But THf
HERALD refrslns from exposing III
miserable hypocrisy until another time
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
NO Hush or SHAME.

During the canvass preliminary 20
the state convention THE HERALD led
the opposition to Mr.. Rich. Thin
skinned and thIck-necked PARTISAN.
were surprised At the daring independ-
encs and thorough enthusiasm DIS
played. They predicted any amount Of
disaster 10 tbs HERALD, but their om-
nous and jesl0usy-lnspired growls
were UNDECIDED. THE HERkLD believed
1t was right, and consistently upheld
ia belief. When the convention
named Mr.. Rich be was accepted as the
best candidate that could be named
aud from that day TO this ne has re-
csived the sincere and vigorous sup
port Of THIS newspaper.
After the convention bad been held
among the very first to recognize the
value and sterling worth OF TINS HER-
AID a. an Influential republican news
paper wss Jonu I. Rich himself. Last
sunday he contributed signed editor
a 30 THs HERALp. and Il was gwen
she place Of honor IN these columns.
so honest and hOOOrsbls man will
question the devotion of THS Herald
O. the principles of the party. II never
yet has fsltered IN the service 81 the
party. Unscrupulous aud unworthy
men may malign it, self seeking poll
t.cisns may curse 10; corrupt DO
iiticsi tricksters may despiss Il
aud true aud good men may
doubt the wisdom Of ia policy, bat
twill continue 20 b. fearless. uD-
right and outspoken defender Of polti-
cal truth and virtue. It appeals to it'
record With no blush Of shame. I;
challenges any man or act Of men 10
.sy that it has ever demanded a re
ward for % political Influence. under
- present management it defies any
man or set Of men 90 say in truth thsi
"a ever ssksd for dollar from any can
s'dsts for oflics except IN payment FOR
advertising space. % the sale Il sxtrs
papers. THE HERAw q a Newspaper,
depend snt for "a existence upon The
patronsEs of the public. Ike 81 other
newspapers. Is aevsr received a dol
lsr II suY msn's money unisss t re-
turued value received therefor. Ths
man or newspaper thst vii charge
- she contrary, = a chsristsn, blscs
lsS md bar
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

TO-DAY, the General Con-
vention Of the Protestant tPis-
copal Church meets in Balti-
more.
This body assemblies trien-
nially, and this meeting IS OF
unusual importance, because 1t
will settle the question Of the
revision of the Liturgy. Should
the action of the convention OF
1880 be approved, the new
Prayer Book will remain I'M
altered for a generation at least.
The question Of new Hymnal
will also be discussed by the
hundreds of clergymen and lay
men in the convention.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
Their Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Boden OF East
their home Thursday evening. Mr..
county and have been continuous
residents here. They have many
friends in this city, and among
them who attended the celebration
were DIR. and Mrs. Brady, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tim Kelly, L. III. and 4. +. O'Brlen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcknight, the
Misses Libbie Brady, Hannah MeCroy.
Anna and Julia Doran and Mr.. and
Robert Shsnshan. The presents were
numerous. valuable and useful.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

The Boston store windows were
hsndsomeiy drspea yesterday alter
noon IL houOr Of Mira. HsrTasou. the
background was dense black with .
monument IA tie foreground. The
monument was white shaft IA lnaita-
Ton OF marble, ana Was draped 10
crepe. At the base was hesutlful
wreath OF flowers. lust above the
wreath Was pefched the white dove Of
purity. and in lts bill WAS card on
which Was inscribed, The sympathy
of the world"
The whole tang wss draped with
black crepe, and altogether II made al
imposing display, and wss viewed yes
tercsy by thousands Of sympathetic
persons. 1t MAS Designed by Mr.. jam
lesOu.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
Omcers Of the Anne. Union.

union of the Ames NJ. l.. church Was
held At the resldeDce OF MIS- FIsE. cor
per OF Powell and Csss streets, Mednes-
showed that Sll3.ls had been collected
during the last year. The election
OF officers resulted as follow; Presi-
dent, Mrs. Sinclair; vice president,
Mrs. Fish; secretary, Mrs. Kennedy
treasurer, Mrs. IIoulman. Two col
ored delegates 10 the national con-
ventlon OF the Womsns Home Mission
airy society were present and spoke en-
teTtalnIngly OF the work in the south.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
Injured by a Fall.

Albert Mobiles. . painter 20 wears old /,
employed by Harvey q Heystek on 6
house At No. ia Cot avenue, fell from
a scatfold yesterday morning and sus-
tanned severe injuries about nis head
and shoulders. The ambulance Was
called and earned the injured man 10
the residence of hs sister at No. 81
First street, where he was attended by
DIR. Albright. Besides his head and
shoulder bruises II was found that ne
had been injured internally
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

ft vouid ressonshiy - snhensted
hat rse HFRarp wou.d reply q sac
bitter personal stiscz mste 1pon t sy
ere Esg's However great iae Frovo-
cutaon NAV BEE ts tear from tne mssS
tnst concesls .ts envF ~ lHs HEstEn
So respected sod honorable repubi-
can aewsusper snd hsdes re- On teal
.us,ueert7 and hypocrsy, TaE hEnAED
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
Taxing Levels Al Waverlev.

Supervisor sk-els Of the eleventh
ward has returned from Holland,
where be had been for the Last two
DAYS as witness IN a law suit While
there he finished taking the levels FOR
street grades at Wsverlcy. a village
plated by him some time since for tie
c. 4 W. NJ. Railway company. The
new village is about one mile tine slce
of Holland and promises To be thTlS-
ing town within few years.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
Defined the Peters Settlement.

The city banks and creditors OF K g.
Peters came to no definite agreement
at their conference with Receiver A.
NJ. Henry Thursday afternoon, and the
matter Was deferred until some day
next week when another meeting will
be held.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
BUSY ASA THIEF IN A
CRIST MILL!

If you have any idea how
busy, that Is, YOU can form
slight conception of how busy
we are rolling out Stoves. But
we still have a complete line Of
the best, both heating and cook
and can stop long enough 10
show TO you the Magee Ideals,
are still at the front. bst we
have many other kinds that
push them closely
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

james Esd8an de gated ths su-
q hence Uita 2 violin solo. "A exqH ste
rendeung 81 tae Lez-ule tv ~ en-
svssl. ard Mr.. 81 Use Merton frYsnt
saog the 900. ~0. Rest ia the Lord.
nom the Elijah.
lie next question, lie II
sdvsssb.e e. make "a arles ~ n ssion-
sres tie OBJECT IF = spec At fund
tftsr cons deFso5e Z sCuss-or tne qass-
ton vas propcse1 So = nfotoa sud Nss
unanimously carried.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Chicago t. join her hnstsn9, who "a
nov located there After the card
games delicious refresh aents rsre
served u the psrlors and al nnited IA
wishing Nh. snd Ars, Lee success n
their new held
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Where the Delegates to the Convention
VIII Preach.

VIII Preach.
Many of the delegates to the Nation
al Women's Home Missionary conven-
ton will occupy pulpits In the differ
ent churches of the city tomorrow.
The appointments are as follows:
Division Street NJ. E. Church-1O:3O
a. M, the Rev.. /. n. Dolby, d. D.,
Washington, ID. CT; p. m, Anniver-
sary Woman's Home Missionary
society.
Second Street NJ. +. Church-l0:30 a.
m. Mrs. Florence Van Nradenburg,
superintendent Plttsburg Deaconess
home; p. H., Mrs. T.. l.. Albright,
Delaware, O.; 8 p. M, Epworth league,
Mrs. Clinton 3. Fisk, New York City.
East Street NJ. +. Church-l0:30 3.
M, Mrs. J. Bancroft Robinson, secre-
tary Deaconess bureau, Detroit; 7 p. m,
Mrs. Clara l.. Roach, Washington,
ID. &.
Plainiield Avenue NJ. L. Church
1890 a. m. Mrs. X. w. p. Golf, secre-
tary Noman's Bureau. Byrn Manor,
Pa. y. m, Miss Elizabeth A. Smith,
superintendent Buffalo Desconess
Home.
Ames NJ. f. Church-l0:30 8. m, Mrs.
j. f. Gilbert, indianapolis, Ind. p.
m, Mrs. Isabel Spurlock. superintend-
ent Mothers Jewels home, Nebraska,
and Mrs. 1. ID. Jones, Cincinnati, O.
Joy MemOrlal-lO:30 a. M, Mrs.
Clara l.. Roach, Washington. u. G..
p. M, Mrs. Van Benschoten, Newark,
y. \.
Fountain Street Baptist D. m. Mrs.
NJ. +. Griffith, Washington. ID. c.
Park Congregational p. m, the
Rev. /. Nj. Dolby, ID. d., superlntend-
ent Washington Desconess' home,
Washington, ID. G.
Rockford NJ. +. Church Mrs. b. +.
Potter, Bloomington, H., morning and
evening.
Evening session
There was not as large an attendance
at the evening session as at tue after
| noon session, the severe storm doubtless
having kept many away. Song opened
the exercises aud was followed Dy an
earnest prayer by Mrs. Collins of Ne
/ hrask8. Mrs. W. g. Williams presided.
/ She announced that owing to the press
OF work on the regular program DIS
| custom OF the papers was often lmpos-
/ sihle The corresponding secretary was
often IN receipt of questions and she
would ask her TO come 70 the platform
and state some OF the questions
The FIRST question announced by Mrs.
| Rust vac, How Shall We support the
| Lucy Webb iiayes Home o. She stated
that 500 would support one pupil IN
/ the home for one yesr.
There were now about twenty-five IN
| the training school. Mrs. Roach. Mrs.
I Mansfield, Nrs Davis. Mrs. Griffith,
/ Nrs. = chsrison, Mrs. Van Ness. Mrs.
Nnsrd snf Nrs. Hickman discu ssed
/ the question a. some length and The
/ following committee vas appointed %
prepare report CD be K ven next I ice
/ day. besconess' day Mrs. Cannon 81
/ Bstsva, y. g.. Mrs BosCh of Washing
/ ton, Mrs. Clark Of CncinnSt, Mlss
/ Cook 0f onfo. NTs Crawford of cen
ira Pennsylvania. Nrs Negus q
-, sad Nrs Pierce Of Pbilsdsi-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Lat ght tie Grand Rapids Bicycle
club sud j. c. Comstock and u. J.
Dryer signed srticies Tor wrestling
match fer purse IF $3.50. The nstch
u 10 take plsce 90 election night n
HaTtmsns Ottawa street hsl Tie
purse = - bs divided. 500 10 fhe " ~
nsr snd so - the lossf TIE match Is
% ~ hsrd esp. C0ulst0ck sgree ug %
throw brver f8ur fess 0nt 81 I'VE.
Assn add tons attraction otbss -
fetes sii ave ETH tst7ous h box ng.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Justat present every politician is fig
ing on the probable electoral vote.
The New York sun, always reliable
and conservative IN election forecasts
submits the following prognostica-
ttou.-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

TESDERLY laid to rest in the silence
of the grave, the remains of Mrs. Hsr-
rison have received the final tribute of
loving regard. With molstened eyes
and heavy heart the president left
all that was dearest To him in lie,
buried meath mass of dropping flow
ers strewn upon the casket by loving
friends. His gentle ways and tender
grief will live "a reminders to his sor-
rowing countrymen, that their hon
ored chief executive IS man of deep
sympathies -tenderhearted, brave and
noble.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
HIS IDEA ABOUT III
j. NJ. S. Mclean, of Toledo,
Discusses Politics From
A mUGwUMP POINT or VIEW
he Likes Poltios Occasionally, Hus
Knows When hs Gsts EnoeKh-Ha
Views % The T.rsa.

"Nou can't imagine what q rel.sf
TINS campaign ls 10 = man that has 10
be on the Tad said J. NJ. ;. Lean OF
Toledo al the Morton house yesterday.
ANY man thai ever endured a red
hot presidential campaign fought IN
the hotels, Ia tie sleeDeIs. al the depot
and IN the omnleuses cannot fsil 10
appreciate sucn = one a. tara. During
The lsst presidential campaign Il
seemed az II / endured a. the tor
nlents OF the damned. Men talked
politics every whefe ana the least they
knew about n the louder they talked.
When ! went TO bed at nignt ] could
hear mellterous nautISrlags About
grand fathers hat ia the rooms on
each side OF me ana the hrst
thing / heard IN the norniDg
was the emphatic declaration that
public Office .s public trust When
! ate my meals ] ~ss generally sand
wlched between a Harrison eTank AND
n Cleveland fanatic
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

TIE Grsnd Rspaos Blcvc.s club gsve
pedro party lsst even q o. Mrs
Frsns Lee, vho vli issvs today for
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

From the above the average poll
ticlan of any persuasion will be able TO
conjure for himself satisfactory con-
clusiou as to the election. Ii must be
admitted. however, that election
gues.ss are variable IN character and
unstable in returns. About the surest
way to settle the momentous question
is to abide the result of the great strug-
gle November 8.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

WAsmsaros. Oct. 2s.-For lower
Aichigsu--sbowers tonight. clearing
Gary SUNDAY, colder, northwest wiads.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29
orhsr seaasioa.

When ] attempted TO write letters IN
the ONCE my thoughts we're mingled
with the benefits that must surely Gc-
crue from protective tariff system
and the iniqultes resulting from a
tariff on wool. ! ike politics aud
don't mlnd talking II myself occasion
ally; but occasionally / ike change.
liz man wants 10 talk politics ln az
ordinary tone ot voice, th6ts al right.
but ] strongly object 10 any MAS
yelling his political beliefs into tie
care OF unsympatnetc mugwumps like
myself. Yes. Im mngwnmp.
/ Am a republican mugwunlp though.
/ look upon tariff a. sOrt of bonus,
don't you know. We say 10 a man,
"Now, you locate new Industry here
and We II ali chip IA and help him out
for time; but If ne can never geG on
he feet / don't believe IA chipping "a
every year. For instance, Il h my
humble opinion that NJ ichgsn lumber
inc Is no longer an infant Industry"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

CHAIRxAs HARRITY of tAe demo-
cratic national committee presumes to
believe that Cleveland will carry New
Jersey, Indiana, New York, Connecti-
cut and several districts in Michigan.
Mr.. Harrity mas very vivid fancy. If
ne were a man of greater age and ex-
perience he would show the older rain
bow chasers a degree OF respect by
holding his hat IN his hand when he
talks through II after such fashion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

BrvFEs ia feather. snd vhisksrs,
sac tsgsls hetveaa ths devi ard TIE
deer, deep ses
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Tons Nsrsos : II ends think he q ia
sane. T'id any # lem Watson = friends
ever tdins him sane
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Fox family newspaper whose moral
sense IL so acute that it will refuse to
tarnlsh It's stainless columns with the
particulars of prize fight. the coarse
and dirty invective the Eagle used last
evening to bolster up nasty personal
attack on THE HERALD IL refreshing
bit OK chase literature.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

NFs. IT. /. Wlifairs Of Delaware.
chairman Of the buresa for tbe west
csrtra states. nc udnz &c E tfer IN
dustrAl hone st Athens, Tenn. teen
prevented Der report. TIE r tfsr home
= for vounE wnfe grs at as
proved 80 Tar Al eminent success
A. this time twtntY- fvs grls srs
provided far ard eleven are noe "a E.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Dos ". DICEISsoN wants 10 bet
$1,000 thst Cleveland would win. Who
ever thought that our only Don would
become a dead game sportT'
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

HsHvARp can't compete with the Tn
iFersty o. Nichgsn IN point Of nun
hers. t1t her football team cen " Sc
the earth WITH Chicsgos
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

HERS It "a almost election time, and
the most serious charges vet made
against the personal character of the
presidential candidates Is that one
wears his "grsndfathsr's hst;' and the
other weighs 240 pounds. Did some
body ring mp the political millennium
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

Is the contest of Mrs. Coles will.
now going on in IN New York, i Is
shown that the good woman hsd a
statue Of Venus, bat drsped because
her son pernsted IN looking at i. And
yet there are persons shat claim New
York isn't modest city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

FoB nesrly 900 years Thsrsites has
been known az the lowest, vIlest. most
scurrilous and indecent character IN
literature, bat the bsck-bung Greek
looms np "a a model OF msnIisess IN
comparison with the Esgle.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-29

DOUBTFUL (FAvokING PEOPLES PARrY)
North Dakota SlSouth Dakota.
Total
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
FANCY WORK.
SOME GREAT BARGAINS IN
IRISH POINT LUNCH
AND
TRAY CLOTHS.

Bought below cost of importation, we are
selling at GREAT BARGAINS.
White and Colored Bedford Cord Table
Covers, stamped ready for working.
Singed Canton Flannel Table and Cushion
Covers, SinCed Plush Cushion Covers, Bar
garran Art Cloth Table and Cushion Covers,
all stamped with newest designs. Hem
stitched Hot Biscuit and Roll Napkins. A
new and large line of Hemstitched Tray and
Carving Cloths, from soc up.
Stamped Hemstitched Scarfs from 35c up
Table Covers from soc up.
A full line of FIGURED INDIA SILKS, all
new patterns and colorings. Also,
FIGURED PLUSH,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-16
CoRNERMEN IN ALLEGHENY.
Chief Murphy Says They Are Needed, but
He Is PoWcrless,

Chief Murphy Says They Are Needed, but
He Is Pouerless.
Considerable talk has been raised of late
about the absence OF the cornermen at dan
gerous street railway crossings in Allegheny.
This was brought out forcibly yesterday
morning in the Coroner's inquest on the
body of Fred K. Buechler, 10 years old,
killed by a traction car at South Diamond
and Federal streets last Friday. The testi-
mony showed that had there been an officer
at the corner the boys life might have been
saved. The jury recommended that action
be taken at once toward having cornermen
placed at dangerous crossings. In COM
menting on the suggestion Coroner Nc
Dowell sa d:
'It is a great shame that there are no
cornermen in Allegheny. In several places
they are almost as necessary as on this side
of the river. Since so many lines of rapid
transit have been operating over there four
or five deaths have resulted from the tact
that there were no officers to take care of
the corners. Councils should see to it that
this precaution is taken against fatalities
that are entirely too frequent.
Chief Murphy, of the Allegheny Depart
ment of Public Safety, when asked about
the matter said: 'T realize the necessity of
having cornermen and would gladly do
everything in my power to have them. But
the trouble is my hands are tied and I have
no men to detail to such duty. Instead OF
giving me the additional men L need, Coun-
ellis have cut down my force by five. We
cannot compel the traction companies to
hire men Tor the purpose, and our only hope
Is that Councils will realize the situation
and allow me enough men for the work. 3"