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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
SIBERIA NOT A DESERT.
Its Valleys as Fertile n Those OF Wester
America.

1to valleys as Fertile n Those OF western
America.
Siberia, coupled as its name is with
stories Of Russian barbarity, is not the
barren, terrible land of limitless des-
erts which fiction and the drama have
pictured it. The building of the trans
Siberian railway and the extension Of
lines along the northern frontier Of
China will greatly change the entire
drama of civilization The railroad
from Vladivostock to the Ural noun
tains will bring that great Russian
naval station within fourteen days
Journey of st. Petersburg, and along
this route stations will rapidly grow
into towns and offer opportunities for
new and striking development.
Russia's enterprise, says the Hartford
Globe, stimulates that of China, not
only as a matter OF competitive ambi-
ton, but for strategic reasons. The
railways now being surveyed and COM
pleted within the celestial empire are
numerous, and to this end many foreign
engineers are employed. Soldiers and
convicts are largely employed as work.
men, thus cheapening the cost of labor
as far as possible. The transsiberian
railway extends to length of nearly
Ave thousand miles, and it is expected
10 cost two hundred million dollars. 1t
Is divided into six sections. each section
comprising three or more divisions. and
the contract for building is given to
these, thus employing a large number
of contractors for limited distances
1t is mistake to suppose that Siberia
Is a desert. or glacier. or mountain
fastness. or incapable of being made
habitable. The valleys are level plains
and said to be rs fertile as the western
portion of the United States, and IL is
not unlike the west in the variety of its
resources minerals, timbers and in
agricultural facilities. II Is marvel
Gus treasure trove of stored-up oppor-
tunities. Its wealth Is practically un-
limited. With the advantages of rail-
road communication and telegraph
lines. vast country Is added 10 the
world of civilization. The cultivation
Of the land and the introduction Of all
The elaborate machinery Of enlightened
life viii. as scientists depict modify the
rigors Of the climate. although in south
srn siberia even this obstacle does not
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15

shire the introduction of potatoes ID
popularity attributed to Sir Michael
Scott, one known all over Europe as
''The Wizard Of the North" According
to the story Michael and the devil
formed a copartnership and took the
lease of a farm on the Mertown estates,
called the ''Whitehouse" Michael WIS
TO manage the farm; the devil the cap
ital; the produce was to be divided In
the following manner:
The first year Michael was to have all
that grew above the ground, and the
devil all that grew beeneath the surface;
the second year shares were TO be
divided in just the opposite way. His
Satanic majesty, strange to say, was
badly beaten by the willy Michael, for
that parsonage, with true Scottish fore
sight, sowed all the land to wheat the
first year and planted it all in potatoes
the second. So the poor devil got
nothing but wheat stubblc and potato
tops. How these absurd legends orig
mated no one seems to know, but the
fact remains that the peasantry of both
Russia and England even to this day
frequently anude to potatoes as ''devil's
fruit"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
SPORT ON THE BAR
Annual Athletic Contests Of
the funniest.
PRIZES WILL Be AWARDED
To the Victorious Contestants Tonight.
Judges Were Chosen at Yesterday
Mornings General Session.

Large crowds of Germans are Ia the
city IN attendance at the annual tour
nament Of the Turner societies OF cen.
trail Michigan. Much larger crowds IN
fact than the members Of the society
had hargsined fer. Over 600 persons
were present yesterday at the business
meeting and to witness the opening OF
the athletic contests. In the morning
business meeting was held. at which
judges were chosen As follows: Her
man Gringel. Richard Wrede. OF Sagi-
nav; Charles Roth, Ed kuenzel, Mus
kegon; Val Walter, Charles Heller.
Manistee; F. j. Kuenzel and X. SOM
mer of this city. These Judges will
keep tab on the contests and this even--
ing will award the prizes 10 the success
ful competitors.
The events yesterday afternoon were
individual and team work on parallel
and horizontal bars and exercises on
the vauiting horse. About fifty Teu-
tons, comprising entries from AL the
visiting societies, competed and many
OF the difficult exercises were done
with grace and ease that comes only
from long practice.
In the Evening.
In the evening the hall was again
filled with persons who had assembled
to listen to the concert by Wurzbdrg's
orchestra. The pleasant grove was
lighted and many preferred to strOll
along the graveled paths or reclIne on
rustic seats and listen to the music as
it was waited to them through the
open doors of the building. Refresh
ments were served at the tables in the
hall and also in the garden and the
time between the selections was given
to social intercourse.
At 10 o'clock this morning there
will be a grano parade of Turner and
other German societies. The after
noon will be devoted to more athletic
exercises, aud in the evening will occur
the distribution of prizes and an enter
tainment.
The society has spared no effort in
the entertainment of it's guests, and is
keeping open house as only Germans
know how to do. Wurzburg's band
furnishes music for the occasion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Takes Too Much Space.

Silver is worth what it will bring in
the market, copper is worth what it
will bring. and so of any other metal
or commodity. When wheat is worth
IS cents per bushel the government
cannot make it worth 81 unless it cor
ners the market. This item is intended
for the Jackson Patriot. 1t takes too
much space TO answer In detail the
long strung out arguments Of the advo-
Gates Of free silver cOinage.-Kalama-
ZOO Gazette.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
RHEUMATISM ALWAYS CURED
CATARRH AND HEAD NOISES CURED
DR0PSY CURED
FITS AND ALL NERVE AND BRAIN
DISEASES CURED.
EYE AND EAR DISEASES CURED
the ONLY ONE WHO Gu RES peAFNEs

Catarrh, deafness. rheumatism. per,
Gus debility, impotence and ell ,seasss
resulting from early indiscretlons and
excesees Of manhood, all diseases OF
the urinary organs, partial paralysis.
varlcoceiie ruptures, tumors, scrofula,
old sores. dropsy, akin diseases. liver
and kidney complaints. heart disease,
shortness OF breath, back of head.
small OF back, ETC., including ali
female complaints and chronic disaAses
cured quickly aud permanently.
That cough, slight fever aud weak
nase, shortness OF breath, paipitAtion
OF heart. my means rure and quick
consumption.
If you are nervous, restless, irrrtA-
BILE. sleepless or wake after horned
dreams, tired mornings. with . dull
headache, bad taste IN The mouth,
sometimes discharges, and 40 about
your employment without HE, energy
or ambition, desire 10 be alone.
gloomy forebodings, . disposition 20
WORRY and fret about trouble ahsad
that never Gomez, spells OF feeling
afraid or uncertain. sometimes low
spirits, you are suffering from nervous
debility and exhaustion OF nerve power.
which may end IN utter prostration.
insanity and death.
II you have great sense OF weakness
and WEAKNESS. with tired limbs, numb
nese trembling, prickiy eensstsons,
cold feet ond legs, you are advancing
70 that most serious dlseaee--farAiyssa
If your head aches. feel numb and
ired, With strange Sensational, loss OF
memory. and you think with dif6culty
or you are sleepis~s NJ night With
drovsiness and dulinea during the
day, the nerve and brain fatigue may
coon run into insanity or death.
lfyou have any Of these feeiinRs do
not neglect them, or they will end
paralysis insanity. prostrston or
A. you value your life do not neg
Iect these warnings Time and expe-
r,enoe hss shovn, and Hundreds Of
startling and marvellous cures have
I proved, that these oiseAses Are per-
/ iectlv and completely cured by DR.
/ 3. CLAY TODD, "a N. DIVISION street.
/ rooms 1. 8 aud Z. Grand RApsas, Mich.
Under the use Of Dk d CLAY
/ TODD's remarkabi remedies all
those symptoms yssld 90 II BY msgic,
and strengths Of nerves, vigor OF brain,
vitality Of blood snd health Of body
are soon restored
HIS remedies are purely vegetstis
and harmless, and can only b oh
/ Lined 1T he ofooe-
pa TODD compounds bic prescrip
tons before each patent IN hIs once.
pR- ToDD's of3ce "a ~ is y. DIVISION
street, rooms 4, 8 ard Z, Grand Rapds
HE medicines agree With The ssorp-
sch, and ycu ear eat anything you
choose.
He's IN he ef73cs from D N the morn
ins unti y In TIE evening every dsy bat
sundays
Call everybody. A friendly tab Nj
cost you nothink.
Iow easrEsx. RAPID curcA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Lecture and Concert.

The temperance lectures at the taber-
nacle closed last evening and tonight
q literary and musical entertainment
will close DR.. Tracy's present work in
Grand Rapids. The Schuman quartet,
who have so delightfully."- entertained
our people with their temperance and
sacred music, will occupy portion of
the evening in a popular program, and
the lecture will be upon that greatest
of modern disasters, 1.-The Johnst"wn
Flood" illustrated by over 100 fine
stereopticon pictures taken at the time,
showing in a wonderfully realistic way
the terrible destruction wrought by the
waters. A small admission OF 10 cents
will be charged.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
PROF. BAVlNK'S SERMON.
Delivered at the Second Reformed
Church to an Immense Audience.

Delivered at the Second Reformed
Church to an Immense Audience.
Prof. Il. Bavink, professor of theol-
ogy in the University of Kampen.
Netherlands, preached at the Second
Reformed church last evening to the
largest audience that had ever assem-
bled within the walls of that building.
Every seat and inch of standing room
in the church was filled and hundreds
of persons were obliged to leave with
out gaining admission. Prof. Bavink
took fer his text, "Blessed Are the
Pure in Heart" and for three-quarters
of an hour held the attention of his
audience by his superb eloquence. The
sermon, which was preached In the
Holland language, was iull of brilliant
phraseology, deep thoughts and good
suggestions. The professor is one of
the brightest stars in the galaxy of Hol-
land theoloElans. and Is in this country
to attend the meeting of the protestant
CT urches of the world. which Is to be
held In Toronto next March. Prof.
Willinga, of the same university, is
also in the city. One of the features
of last nights services was the singing
by the great audience, accompanied by
Prof. Nourse on the mammoth pipe
organ.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
About the Size of II.

No faction of respectable size can ex-
ist IN any party unless that faction
is based upon some vital principle diff
ferent from that expressed by the party
TO which it is supposed to belong. One
or two men do not constitute a faction,
no matter how valuable they may have
been to the party IN the past, or what
exalted opinion they may have of them
selves. The time has passed when q
few men can control q party, or DIS
rupt it In case Of personal dissatlsfac-
ton. men may come, and men may
CO." but principle flows on forever.
One who has nothing better than per-
sonal grievance or revenge to offer car
never secure any respectable following
Of intelligent voters.-Bay City Tribune.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Filed Articles of Incorporation.

LAxsINs, Aug. 14.--During the last
week the following corporations have
filed articles of ASSOCIATION with the
secretary OF etate: East and West
Branch Fence River Improvement
company, MenOminse, SO, 900; Otien
Outing club. Odsn. $40, 900; Lake Ear-
Dor company, Muskegon, $50, 900;
Lamont Iron company, Chicago, $780,
900; Michigan Peninsular Car COM
pany, (foreign) Michigan Office, De-
trois, $4,000; 4. Furguson-How COM
psny. Sault Ste. Mare, $50, 600; Ma
tsonal Compartments Deposit company,
Pontiac, SO, 900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
All He Needed.

81 am trying to raise five dollars to
send tc my sick family" said a ragged
locking specimen to man waiting for
Jefferson avenue car, land if you can
help me a little 1 shall be greatly
obliged"
"You don't want me to give You the
entire five, do you?" asked the man.
''No, sir; only enough to make ont the
five. I've got start, SIR"
"How much money do you needr'
The seedy one put his hand in his
pocket moment
"Only $500, sir" he said meekly, and
the man broke for the car-Detroit Free
Press.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Chance for the Democrat,

And now while we have been swell
tering under q hot wave in this portion
of our home planet, come the news
through an astronomic observer in far
away South America that q tremend.
Qua snow storm has been ravaging our
neighbOr planet Mars, 1900, 900 square
miles Of territory having been covered
within the last month. The reporter
hal field is evidently becoming greatly
widened, hut newspaper enterprise Will
manage to cover it by 'our own CORES
pendent" in these outlying stations OF
the solar system.-Battle Greek Jour
nal.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Romance At Saginaw.

SAGINAW, Aug. IA marriage
slightly touched wish romance took
place IN this city last evening. Mrs.
Stella Woodruff, one Of Saginaw's most
popular ladies, through a near friend
began . correspondence kwith G. w.
Paine Of Clinton county several months
ago. Their friendship soon ripened
into love and yesterday Mr.. Paine
came to Saginaw and was introduced to
his fair correspondent. In less than
three hours after he had stepped from
the train everything was arranged for
q wedding. The ceremony TOOK place
Iast ey epiug.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15

Two fire aIarms were turned in yes
terdsy afternoon within a space Of ten
minutes. The first alarm at 4:40, from
box No. II, Was caused by pile OF
burning sbavings At Ocker x Ford's
factory. The fire was set by m.schiey.
Gus boys. No damsge. Al $50 81
alarm was turned ia from box No. -
on account OF the turning of pile OF
straw In the rear OF No. 30 South La
favetts street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Not Gong TO the Mountain.

Mr.. Hill 10 not clmbing any flag pole
to shout for Cleveland and all efforts
on the part of the managers, including
Whitney, who is the best of all. nave
utterly failed 10 get him to consent to
do anything for the "big fellow" No
matter If the mountain does not come
10 him personally he will not go to the
Haute Express.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Dickinson's Big lob.

Ii is understood that Dickinson. Vi
las and the other western leaders will
endeavor to show that Tammsnv il not
essential To- democratic success in ns-
tionsl campaigns. They will make a
strong effort to carry some of the
northwestern states and stand . good
chance of building mp splendid reputa-
tons "a rainbow Observation-Disclosures
Telegraph.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15

We are inst crazy to know, you know.
II the glasses of the Marsians were
pointing at us aud our planet the way
We were squirting at them; ana If they
found anything more than canals,
waterwsys and snow belts on our sur
facet just come thgs way pretty SOON
again. thou red-eyed son Of q heather
god and give of smother whsck al you.
Toledo Bee.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
POLONSKI is ALL RIGHT.
The Man Who Met the IIo-Degree Tenn
perature Has Recovered.

The Man Who Met the IIo-Oegree Tenn
perature Has Recovered.
John Polonski, the labOrer who suf-
fered a sunstroke some time ago and
wss taken to st. Marks hospital for
treatment, was discharged yesterday
Is permanently cured. Polonski's
case was considered a serious one by the
examining physicians. His tempera-
ture could not be determined by the
testing thermometer, which registered
1100. his temperature being higher
than the instrument registered. 1t has
heretofore been the opinion of physi-
cians that patient could not survive
with q temperature above li0o, conse-
quently Polonski's recovery is cOnsld-
cred to be remarkable by some of the
medical fraternity.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
cLEws ON THE MARKET.
Tendency Of Speculative spiri, Dis
cusSed.

NV YoeN. Aue. r. The stock mar
ket has bad several Influences 60 con
tend against which could not have
bcen Ioreseen, va, reports u damage
To The corn crop. unfsvofshle rumofs
concerning The Reading deal. and Tar
ther shipments Il gold The latter
we're net important. hut the time {
year ard our essIliaf sensilsvenrss a
sceing the pfesiosfs ustsl Gov 20 Epf0le
attach eressef importance - tbeee
shipments than they would eshsswlse
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Rooms For the Deiepates.

William 6. Thompson of Detroit tel.
egrsphed 10 Peter Doran yesterday
asking him To secure quarters for the
Wayne county delegation at the Nor.
ton house. The senator used bis per.
sua.ive powers and seventy seven pat.
riots from the Jungles of the Rouge
Will he quaftered there during the
grand session OF the Winsns- ilIs.
Morse BENNETT farce comedy troupe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
LEGENDS ABOUT TIE POTATO
Queer stories About fa Introdsction
Into Russia and Eoxiand.

When potatoes were first introduced
into Russia by Mr. Rowland 1.-THE err
at date Of The Introduction of the
tubcr into that benighsed country being
a subject Of controversy. hut usually
set down at 1871 the people would
neither plant nor touch them. They
declared thcu - be the devfl's fruit.
and that thee were given ~ his Satanic
majesty on his complaint ~ cod that
he bad ~ fruit God told hla -
search she earth fos foSd" Where
.paa She per devil TELL ~ aiggsnr in
,he earth ard fsand P-sssszse~ growing
thareia.
A ssFatiar ieexna aerfna ~ have oh
tainesl sr~slis s'nenx the stssd Iivsfssh-
srs Ia nsrvsekshirs. Eexiana. Ia tai
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15

A scientific exchange says that "a
process for distllliug brandy from Ia
mana. ha. been invented by br. PrinsIe
of Jamaica" Was hot the banana
skin dangerous enough 10 footing be
fore, Ard could not Jamaica have
been satisfied with her prime article OF
rum7 Really, this seems 70 be crowd.
ing the nouTuers. chicago Mail.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Winans is Hurt

Governor Winans is evidently hurt in
his feelings by the supreme court deci-
saoa knock ing out the legislative gerry
mander to which he gave his Official
approval. His message to the special
session called to rectlfy the wrong ia
An open defense of the gerrymander
and It expresses open contempt for the
supreme court.-GreenvIlle independ-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15

The ,srifF on cigarettes IL e cents .
package, yet they are solt at retail 81
cents q package. The free trader
Wilt tel YOU that the consumer pays
the tsriH Saginaw Courier.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Mns Have BEN Rank

The squswhuek gsrrynisnder most
have tren rank when tie supreme jns-
isces Of ne state. 10th Fspsblicsa snd
democratic. were All ~ sne same epln-
len - Ludsnxton Record.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Coneressmsn Stephenson m.

MESoNISEE, Mich. Aug. las. NJ.
Stephenson, member Of congress from
this district. lies dangerously I'll ut his
residence IN this city, the result Of a
bite Of some poisonous insect.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Unfortunate Women

"Poor creatures" exclaimed Mrs.
Grosgrain, looking at the pictures Of
nude savage women; "no clothing Of
any kind! wonder what the poor
things have TO talk abouty'-Excharge
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Pure and Wholesome Quality

Pure and Wholesome Quality
Commends to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of
Figs. 1t is pleasant to the taste and by
acting gently on the kidneys. liver and
bowels to cleanse the rystem effectually
it promotes the health and comfort Of
all who use 1t, and with millions it Is
the best and only remedy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15

See "Johnstown Flood" at the taber
nacle tonight. Admission 10 cents.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-15
Dr,SC|ay Todd
The Famous Nerve Specialist
No. l0 North Division ~
ROOMS I. 5 ana,
GRAND RAPIDS, NICE

Cures Paralysis. Twitching, Pinch
ing OF frickling Sensations, TremuI-
Gus Feelings, Back or Head Ache.
Back or Neck Pains, sometimes mn
ming down the arms or back. D.sxincs.
and other symptoms leading 70 par
lysis. Nervous Debility aud Female
Complaints and Chronic Diseases.
Consultation free and confidential
No charge for services until cured
Directions in all languages
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-11-13
THE SIGN LANGUAGE.
Notions Used by Indians of Old Now laugh
in neaf Mute schools.

Motions Used by Indians of Old Now Taught
in leaf Mute Schools
1t is a fact worth noting that the signs
used by the Indians of North America are
Identical in many instances with those en-
plcyed by the deaf muteS of today. A
short time ago friend Of writer in
Scribner, who had spent considerable time
among the Indians, but who had never
talked to a deaf mute before, conversed
with some pupils of the New York institu-
ton by means of signs which he had
learned among the red men. Where are
YOU goingl" aud 81 am going away on
horseback" were the same when given by
the deaf mutes and by the visitor Another
instance showing The sign language to be a
universal one, was when the mother of the
writer, herself deaf person, while attend
ing a convention OF instructors Of the deaf
of France, conversed on various topics with
q mute friend by means of signs. The
French lady had no knowledge of the Eng
lish language, while the American knew
hardly word of French.
It is evident that with the aid of g means
of communication having the scope of this
sign language, and learned without effort
by simple nter-communication of deaf
mutes, general knowledge may be rapidly
instilled into the minds of those who are
deprived of hearing. They improve re-
markably fast; but this system is not
without its draw backs, for if the sign
language is depended upon too greatly the
pupil does lot make that progress in the
English language that is essential to his
communication with hearing and speaking
people, nor for his Improvement by the
reading of both text books and current lit
erature