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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
UNITED WORK NEEDED.
Proposed Methods of Road Improve
mcnts in Iowa.

DEs MONIES, Ia. Aug. lS.-Tne bet
ter roads convention completed Its
work yesterday. The roster of dele
gates showed eight counties ard 1870
cities and towns repr esented by duly
accredited delegates. The resolutions
adopted urge the Inauguration of a
tn rough and DusIness-llke system of
road prOvements, to effect which
county associations should be formed
and the following steps should be
taken:
/. To set on foot . movement IN
every township looking to the consoli-
dation of the road districts in order,
that said townships may avail them
selves Of the permissive provisions of
chapter 200 of the acts of 1884.
2. TO impress upon boards of super
visors the desirabiiity of levying the
county road fund tax provided for in
section of the acts above mentioned
3. Where 1t 10 apparent that the pub
lie interests will be beet subserved by q
larger immediate expenditure upon
the roads than the levy above contem-
plated, 10 urge upon the boards of SUI
pervlsors the propriety Of submitting
To the people the question of voting a
higher levy or the issuance of bonds
for the purpose of expediting the i'm
prove ments contemplated.
4. To agitate IN the cities and towns
the question of the proprIety OF ex-
pending money beyond their limits in
improving the highways leading there
to under the authority gwen by the
statute.
An additional resolution favored the
collection Of all taxes, except the poll
tax, in money.
Steps were taken for the organization
of q permanent association, and the
following executive committee was
chosen by congressional districts:
First, William Steyh. Burlington: Sec.
ond, Peter A. Day, Iowa City; Third
j. n. Muncey, Jesup: Fourth, William
Larabee, Clermont; Fifth, James
You'll. Cedar Rapids; Sixth. c. F..
Blake, Ottumwa; Seventh, j. G.. Berry
hill, Des Moines; Eighth, w. o. Nit
chell, Corning; Ninth. J. G. McCaoe,
Logan; Tenth, @. l.. Tremaine, Hum
boldt; Eleventh, II. c. Wheeler, Ode
bolt.
Ex-Governor Gear was a prominent
and influential member # the conven-
ton. The executive committee was
charged with the duty of completing
the organization.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

The municipal authorities OF Battle
Greek. vino decided last year 30 build a
new steel bridge, but have been delayed
through the Homestead difficulties.
have concluded they would rather skin
along without bridge than To- Use
Carnegie material. Following IL the
resolution passed by the city council
Resolved, that the street and bridge
committee cancel any or all contracts
with any person ~ pefsons In regard
90 furnishing bridge sr contemplated
~ out city. II any such bridge at
bridges - constructed of steel 80 iron
furnished Nv the Andrew Csfnsgis CON.
lany. az ser feqaests II the lat.af OF.
CARNATIONS - this stiy.s
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

Henry :. Dean, department COM
msnder of the Grand Army of Michi-
gan, has issued an order for the cele-
bratlon OF Discovery day. by the school
children October 81. The commander
urges the post commanders TO confer
with the school author ties IN their re-
spective localities. and make such ar
engagements - will insure the presence
Of q detail of comrades with badges
displayed, and uniformed If possessing
the same at the school houses at the
hour fired for rA1ssng and sslutlng the
flag. In those localities where q parade
Of the school children 10 10 be made. it
- urged that the local posts OF the
Grand Army take an active part. aud
by their interest shown. encourage the
children 10 . stronger aud growing
love for their country. All schools
will be exported To uss their ovn ing--
nuIty m arranging The program under
the supervision Of the bosfda OF edo.
cation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

to good government. IL 10 that ~ Is
uslog The democratic organization IN
Pennsy lsania II connection with the
steel mills strike for the purposes or
the democratic party. The outward
Indications or this are the proposed
scheme 70 give William Wsihe, presl-
dent Of the Amalgamated assoeiatons
The democratic nomination for congress
IN the PitfsDuTg district, ana to make
Hugh ODonnell democratic candi-
date Tor the legislature. IL Is reported
that Chairman harrity has given his
qualified consent 10 this plan and that,
X tns democrats OF tue Ptts0urg dis
triet shall iDdorse Il, financial AID may
be expected from the national commit
tee.
rrePhseies That May Come True.
As the campaign progresses the re-
puniicAns become more convinced OF
ths Tact that the midnight prophecy OF
Bourks Cochran ~ tue Chicago con-
vention will be realized that Cleveland
cannot carry New York, aud that
Henry Watterson's predictions WILL also
prove TO De true when he said:
I'm one OF the greatest states OF the
union-ln the greatest OF all states-ln
a state which ought 10 be safely demo-
cratic, and whose electoral vote is ALSO
lutely essential TO the democratic sue
cess, am able to see nothing but
chaos liz you can see anything else,
you have better eyes than mine. But
10 me II seems that If We 90 there for a
nominee We shall walk through a
slaughter house into an open grave"
The recent Developments IN Tennes-
see. as well as the disel. sures in Ala
bams relative 10 the suppression Of the
vote IN the interests of the Bourbon
ticket. are giving tine democrats 4 great
deal OF concern. In Tennessee 1t has
now been discovered that there has
been an organized effort for years to
suppress the republican vote. In 10
other state, excepting perhaps Missls-
sppi, has there been such unfair iegis-
latlon 70 deprive republicans of the
right TO vote. The poll-tsx law, the
unique registration act and the Dorich
law were all conceived to deprive re-
publlcans of the right to vote. As are-
suit the minority controls the state gov
eminent, anu the expenses have
doubled In ten years. Ii costs 800, 00G
At every election to enforce the laws
disfranchIsing republicans. Eight
''coal iron political SINE
curists--receive $40 900 u year. Reck-
less extravaganza Is displayed in all
branches OF the state government.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Hurt at a Horse Show.

LONDON, Aug. 1s.-The grand stand
at the horse snow at Buxton, Derby
shire. fell today while crowded with
hundreds of persons. About 200 per
sans went down IN the RUNS. For
tunateiy there were, so far a. can he
sscertslued, no fatalities. The 1t.
Rev. George Henry Summer. ID. D.,
bishop of Gulldford, who was present,
escaped with q broken leg. Others
also had arms and legs broken, and
some are said 10 ne suffering from con-
cussion of the brain.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
BORROWE AT HOME AGAIN.
He Travelled Under an Alias and, 1t Is
Said, Had Fought Duel.

NEW York, Aug. ls.-Hallett Alsop
Borrowe reached the city yesterday on
the Majestic. Only four of the pa-sen-
gers knew who be was. He engaged
his ststeroom under the name of w. ID.
Grant and boarded the steamer at Liv-
erpool few minutes before she sailed.
lie was seen only three .imes during
the voyage. Stories were atioat among
the passengers of his having fought a
duel near the Italian border and an
other near Cannes AZ the Majestic
approached her dock Borrowe appeared
on deck. He WAS pale and walked with
a pronounced limp. He lett for Ber-
nardsvllle, y. j., two hours after his
arrival.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

Cstsrrh, deafness, Rheumatism. ner,
Gus debility, impotence and all oisesses
resulting from early indiscretions and
excuses OF manhood, al diseases OF
the urinary organs, partial paralysis,
Saricoceile ruptures, tumors, scrofuls.
OLD sores, dropsy, skin diseases. liver
and kidney complaints heart disesse.
shortness OF breath. back of head.
email OF back, etc, including All
female complaints and Chronic d cease
cured quickly and permanently.
That cough, eight fever and wesk-
ness. shoriness of breath, paIr;tstioa
OF heart, my n1esns sure and quick
consumpusn.
II you are nervous, restless, irrlts-
bic. sleepless or wake after horned
dreams, tired mornings, with q dull
headache. tad taste in The mouth.
sometimes discharges, and 80 about
your employment without lie, energf
or ambition, desire TO be alone.
gloomy forebodings. . disposition d
worry and fret about trouble sh.sf
that never comes spells Of feeling
AFRAID or uncertain, sometimes low
spirlts, you are suffering from nervous
debility and exhaustion Of nerve power.
which may end IN utter prosfrstion
insanity and death.
IL yUu have great sense Of weakness
and WEAKNESS, with tired limbs, numb
ness. trembling. prickiy sensstions.
cold feet ond legs, you are advancing
10 that most serious disesse-PsrAivss
If your head aches. fee numb and
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memory, and you think WITH difficulty
or you are sleepiess 1T night with
grievances and dule1ess during the
day, the nerve and brain fatigue may
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you hsvs any Of these feslinFs do
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
EARTHQUAKE in Wales.

LONDON, Aug. ia shock of earth.
quake last night caused CONSERVATION
In Pembrokeshire, the extreme SOUTH
western county of Wales. People were
asleep, when . low, rumbling noise
awakened them, and the houses rocked
and tren sled like ship III IN und ulat-
ing sea. In other parts OF south Walcs
the earthquake vas not felt so seriously
as in Penbrokcshire, but the disturb
auce was noticed As far east as Mon
mouthshlre.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

EAss4s CRY, No. Aeg. ~ Major
General Csrnsnsn u tho unifarm fsnk
knights 81 fYthsss sfrgssd here this
morning and took charge II so CO.
essa rsnsnt snd vii give IL 49, DeFs,snal
sffrFslsi0n from nh@ on asst sitter
sae entampsn~nf kxsfgtn6a = -
rad ness Tor hin sd ~ tomafsa.
ssght ne eompisss camp 3 - tafasB
over a. bsai sith al tts tents Is plsos
sad ready fcs occupancy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Dr.SC|ay Todd
The Famous Nerve spec.ssss
No. 1o North Division ~.
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GRAND rapids. MICH

Cures Paralysis. Twitching. Pinch.
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
RELEASED BY DEATH.
The Proflgate Duke of Manchester
Passes Away in Ireland.

LONDON. Aug. 1S.-George Victor
Drogo Montagu, Duke of Manchester.
who has been lying dangerously i'll at
Tanderagee Castle, county OF Armagh,
reland, is dead, at the age of 80. The
duke belonged to the most pr0fiigate
element of the English nobility. Not
withstanding the fact that he was COM
paratively young. he had up tn the date
of his last illness led such life of dlssi.
patton that his constitution gave way
and ne has for years been a physical
wreck. He is chiefly interesting to
Americans as the husband OF ConsueIa,
daughter of Don Antonio Yznaga del
Vale, to whom he was married ia New
York In 1875.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

Commsbas "a pntile approval ,lss Cali.
forms l4pia laxative tpssedT, syrup -
ftas. IL = PHEASANT 90 lne taste sod by
acting ssaslg Oh tHs ssdheYs. liver saa
laseis - eiesnse tie Fystsfa sffsetaaiiy
a promotes the hsaita sad esaafaft Il
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shs bsss sad eAlg fstasay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-10
NEW.YORK CITY.

Lieutenant Arthur p. NazIo, who recently succeeded
Lieutenant Oswin w. Lowry in chnrge OF the branch
Uydrographc Bureau in this city, has been detached
and ordered TO the cruiser Chicago. Lieutenant Lowry
is now superintendent Of Randalrs Island
over 100 friends Of James r. Kidd escorted him 10
the Pennsylvania Railroad station last night, where
they gave him an Illuminated address and handsome
rold wntch and chain on his departure for san Fran
cisco Mr. Kidd is one Of the best Judges OF plants
and seeds in the East and has severed his many years
connection with Thorbuin & Co. to manage the
nurseries owned by Timothy Hopkins. the California
millionaire.
The Columbian invitation committee met AT tne
Mayors Office yesterday and elected Mayor Giunt
chairman J. II. V. Arnold, vice chairman, ana o. IT,
F. Wahle, secretary.
The Bowery presented picture Of dirty disorder
after the rain Yesterday which the laying OF
cable trench should not wholly excuse.
Among the Repositories designated by the super
intendent Of the Banking Department for the lawful
money reserve, is the Real Estate Loan and Trust
Company OF New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-10
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.

FOR WOMEN IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
delegation n women will call upon Mayor Boooy
Mt 10 A. m. to-day urge upon him the appointment
OF one or more TO the Board OF Hiucatioh'
III. Mayor has the appointment OF fifteen members
on July l. Mayor Chaplin was often urged 70 gave
the women Of Brooklyn representation IN the oo'H.
h,, stcad,Iv refused TO do so With the coming Of
tho new MAJOR the hopes OF the women revived.
Mrs Emma PeftiDer who has been the leader IN
the agitation has been Informed BY Mayor Body that
he will hear her and those who agroe with her tooay
She has requested the members OF the froeoei
Society the woman's Suffrage Association, Inc
Woman's Club. tie seidl Society and the facRef
Alumni Association TO send representatives. 10 the
-. .uonr those who have agreed TO assist
are Mrs Truman J. Backus. Mrs. W D. Mnnsoh an q
Mrs Alice Chadwick. The Rev. DIR. Lyman Abbott,
= w Unrichs and several other men VIII reinforce
tie vomen'S plea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-10
long ISLAND.

TIE FAIR AT HUNTINGTON.
II had been expected that there would he big
attendance at the second and last day Of The Long
Island Live stock Fair at Huntington yesterday
to see the free for all' trottng in which David
Jones and AmbOy to trot for the 800 purse.
The rain during the morning, however. kept back the
crowds so that not more than 81 800 people were
present. These mostly from Huntington and its
neighbOrhoOd The directors hesated about starting
the races owing TO some heavness Of the track, but
the crowd especially those from distance objected
long and loudly against being disappointed ard the
directors acquiesced gracefully.
The afternoon opened with an auction sale Of twelve
horses from the Breeze Hill stock Farm. Frank SOper
Of Patchoguc. and Jed Williamson, Of stoncy Brook,
were the heaviest bidders, the former getting sally
Patchen, a Q 40 animal, for 1910.
David Jones, Amboy and Lady Ulster came down
the track at = little after o'clock TO make the start
In the first heat Of the free for ALL" and were
heartily cheered by their hackers The first heat
a great disappointment to the friends OF Anboy, he
made long and runOus break the half posi-, allow
ing David Jones to win easily. Amboy Stok promptly
dropped in the betting that odds 81 : 10 l we're
given David Jones against the field. The second heat
was the prettest Of the day. Ii was a steady pull
between David Jones and Amboy from first 10 last,
Amboy following the other horse about length until
a hundred feet of the finish, when his driver Cornell
laid the whip TO him, making him beat BY {, nose
amid great enthusiasm. Amboy the next two
heats and the with apparent ease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-10
NO CHANGE IN THE GRANITE STRIKE,
PAVING CONTRACTORS have STORMY MEET
ING WITH Mr. GILROY.

PAVING CONTRACTORS HAvk STORMY MEET
ING WITH Mr.. GILRoY.
No change or new developments in the granite
strike were reported yesterday by the men who have
charge OF the strike here wellkn member OF
tho Granite Mapufacurers Association Of New Eng
land, who has Office in this city, told Tribune
reporter last evening that he received dispatch yes
terday from the secretary OF the association saying:
Telegram received from Barre, VT. about 300
non-union men ut work in the different depart
ment, there. Cape Ann, Mass, quarry stu incrcas-
ing It's force, and considerably over 500 non
union men working there. Letter Just received
from j. p Armbolst, Of Vinal Haven, Me-. states
that he has gained great victory over the strikers
and has twenty-five nonunion at work in his
quarry. lie further says that he Is done with union
men,
The paving contractors have not taken kindly to
Commits siOncr Gilroys letter urging settlement with
the street, PAYERS by combining agaLst the granite
quarry owners Several OF the contractors have
answered the Commissioner with an lntimaton
that lie would better keep his suggestions 10
himself william Kelly, OF them replied saying
that after wait two weeks for the union PAYERS
TO return to work. he compelled 10 employ non
union men. As to the compromise suggested by the
commissioner he whites There Is really nothing nj
issue between the contractors and the PAYERS on strike
and therefore nothing to compromise mat the
striking workmen are idle and therefore without SUI
fccnt means Of support is fault OF mine who Wouid
rather have retained their services, and even now
feel disposed iavOrably consider their application
FIR employment whenever vacancies may occur From
the action OF officials connected with your department
and under your immediate supervision IL appears to
me that fIOm the very commencement OF the strike
YOU have favored the who have occasiOned the
delay you now complain OF, to the detrment OF my
self and all other paving contractors In this city.
must say with all due respect TO yourself that am
earthly pleased to the grateful manner in which
they return your favors with newspaper abuse
Thomas T.. Cnmmlns, William Kelly. John G..
smith and Mr.. Geariy, paving contrac ors, called
upon the Commissioner yesterday and they had
plain talk all around. What they called his inter
terence In the trouble met with criticism. In
speaking of the interview aftcrward Mr.. Giroy said
thai the contractors had practically told him 10 mind
fis business and that he had nothing to do with
the strike as long they fulfilled the specifications
OF their contracts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-10
GATHERED ABOUT TIE TOWN..

GATHERED ABol HE lpNN
The funeral OF samuel n. Duryea who died on
Tuesday, will take place at his home. No AZ kehsch'
ST., Mt p. m. to-day. The Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt Tai
mage and the Rev ;. p. Halliday will oficate.
James RabIse was arraigncd before Police Justice
Connolly I'm the Gates Avenue Court and he'd for ex-
animation yesterday on the charge that on May 'I'
when he was burning some rubbish at Liberty ST. ana
Chrstopheravc he took George Gordon. one OF party
OF small bows who teasing him. and, tearing on
one OF the boys shoes and stockings terribly burned
his foot and leg.
l. z. Newcombe & Co. Yesterday purchased several
thousand shares of the stock Of the Erooklyn Gas
Light Company at 40 i'm the interest of the Citizens
Gas Company which, with c. Wcldcnfed. IS said to
be interested In syndicate TO secure control oi the
Brooklyn Company and prevent It's falling into the
hands OF Philadelphia capitalists
Marcus D. Moore. thirty six years od, was con
vcted Of grand larceny in the second degree yesterday
in the Court Of sessions for collecting money nF
stephen Co. CondIt Of No. 447 East Tenth ST.. New
York, and falling TO account for 1t. In all he TOOK
1913 IS. Moore married woman worth Sao,ooo some
vcars ago md spent nearly all her money. \ short
time ago She left him, and Is living on what little was
left. she is an invalid
Mayor Boohv Commissioners Hayden Brewer.
Gririn and Adams, County Treasurer Adams and the
members Of the Water and Drainage Committee 81 the
Board Of Aldermen. made tour Of Inspection OF the
wstcrworks yesterday
The Rev william Jcsup Shoar has Informed the
pulpit committee Of the Noble Street Baptist Church
that he will accept the call recently extended TO him.
Mr. shoar is at present attending Colcn'e University
from which institution he Will be graduated on Wednes-
day next.
Bishop Mcdonnell administered the sacrnment OF
confirmation to $50 children yesterday in SIS. Peier
and Paups Church, in wythe ave. The children were
prepared for the by the venerable pastor Of
the church, the Rev. Father Malone, assisted by
Fathers Ward and Gardiner.