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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

Says q lamp dealer: During each year
handle thousands Of burners which arc
sent TO me for repairs, wicks or glasses,
and it is surprising what a small percent
age have any prctense to cleanliness; some.
indeed. are scrupulously clean on the out
side, polished up with paste. The inside,
however. is filthy. and wonder how they
burn at ALL Recently received a circular
lamp burner to put right and found it
cakcd inside with wax from composite
candles, which were foolishly used to ig
mite the wicks. My repairs consisted in
scraping of this wax and cleaning the
burner, after which the lamp burned per.
fectly. This lamp had been in use less
than six weeks. Another burner brought
to me held inside store Of dead flies two
counted forty odd). After removing these
and the dust the lamp was all right.
1T is all very well to say if this or If
that be done to lamp an accident may be
tho result, bat If a lamp be treated as
common sense dictates, we know Of moth
ing less dangerous. We have ourselves
been struck with establishment when in
specting some dirty, clogged and damaged
burner-not so much at the burner itself
as at the fact that the people were able to
use 1t at all without accident. London
Queen
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

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sGn<d sxlsa
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iDeks 1Sszs
Bus g,bnas al "a ana1ais Dc sAirss' kind -
Issue lks De ole male 49,
e.s pss De usekin bird ca rosia rsdbrsss' "a
Dc lazlE;
ssns IKE de soslsr kAss he's ssrnttia rosa
zos' sbers naiazts-
osns AXE Dc rs<osex 70 his pride. 81 dan soma
wAasl elders r. sons4aioa.Ass lab u.ssuas.
s.-.i.'rsss Ike a. ~.aa.. sheep. .a som. a.
nssts i2n'.
- sll,y gsAt en- nanny s0as wA,las oddsrs
oams hks ~ little week OF calf w'ss buntin
soua' kfts ngsAes
A oUs fst1s go hke enc thing. an den some
ssAhs nks sssxesx:
~ . - - s>esk rss rsissd wid in de soas &c
Ist = NE Dc ole mule ses'.
oasse.p.a esssiy soss I'm. Aiss de tao h
ianv boia-
A a. sprsssisn "a - fAcs b like De holy saints
oh cid.
wAsa = s0ss = hi.ss h heel W IKE 's's swias
tar hit da sky
Hsr sinply s1AAcisis So ssr pestssvats ny;
A % Why hs pears saoauass'd 10 ksss nature
Aa< ter fail
An aAks i'm ssrt o. long en ears, en- kind o.
shOrt On tA1l.
BAT Asn he's mo- dsa rachsd ter me. and know
! b hts frisn.
A - dsae u.@le up ear miaA ter stick ter
gs<1her % de end;
- dAs's no us- oh 20 AKIN me. yos done had
ens ter xusss
Isor o like De ole mule bes'.
Jsssd ter like Lssindy. bet den 'ctady eouldnS
An nssls sim vsrssipsA 20 d angels ooazsd
away.
An Lac Ann an Br'sr zsph. desc up dar On de
IpAshlss think hear EN-. too. wen all aroun
l. sJlL
70 go. Use mo- den lonesome heah. Wild no
body ter talk.
Kr hide beAin de lilac trees a-down de garden
walk.
Dat wen lock at dat ole mule feel 70 fun al
woe
Bout little SIN dst rode on him. en- 'tainr %
long ago.
OBJ all de frisn's dat - lae now. rally mus'
confess
Issr O. Ike do ole mule bes.
Ben King Ia Chicago Inter Ocean.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

The snail hey sd n~ller Skstsa
Ths rolisr skste has come 20 town agA,D
sfter . protracsed absence. Il Is now to b
srsa sn nearly every street In Brooklyn.
wsrA by the chiidrcu Of the rich and those
II tho Vosr alike. The rattle OF the wooden
vhsss On ths pavemens y heard early in
6hsorxnlnx before school. and until late
- - evunisx. after school has been dis
minBu1 fsv - day. The children seem to
onks - Is Rxe duck to water. and their
b<oA1 syes and ruddy chesks are eloquent
W00sD - he healshfufness and vigor Of
- 80
n R:fb sksee fully - ell - the boys,
bueaN psRAnps not Qaise % reckless The
pru1GuGtnn = In . csntinual state Of trepi-
dne6m whsn ne yeang brother b about.
II lsstsr takes . keen delight in bearing
AVN q - fssmsr unsil collision seems
luminsn1 and then in swerving aside sud-
aaniy. lssviax the stsrtled traveller In q
- 4inurosd eoudition. 1t 10 also the
pnupR thing q roller skates 70 come tear
ina dpwn tie street. as fun speed and then
wUnnd ths corner IN . wide. sweeping
surve. &c The same time utters.a . shrill
ssy a w~r,in9 90 che nnwAry
Ons shfna h very noticeable IN the less
psroas pcxtsons OF the town which has
: sc0ch a psshca The ehild who ~ the
fortunate possexr OF pair Of skates. in
esead a going or and having q good tire
BY himsslf or herself. as might be expected.
uA1al1y exhibits = generous spirit 10 his
1ess fuvured orpanion Who hss no refers.
.rvo children ere eft>n seen skating to
essher. snrh enc with a sisxIe skate. The
penl fun of skating mus Dc certainly les
20 The ON Who shares With ms ncixhhor
hus The euieynn~at which he SEEMS ~ take
IN n>Akins -orne one ei-s happy amply re-
pars him. VITA all his fanhs. she srssEl
bsv cannc< Be charged with seissAness =
Bruokiyn Eagle
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

We know some two dozen of alloys Of
copper and zinc, differing in color from
gray and white to pale yellow. golden yell
low and reddish yellow, and possessing
very different properties as regards re-
sistance to strain, fling, turning, polish
Bag. melting and casting, rolling, hammer
ing. wire drawing. etc. There is kind Of
German brass containing nearly equal
portions Of each metal; it il yellow like
other kinds, but it cannot be drawn into
wire, and it cracks under the rollers. Sew
enty Five parts Of copper and twenty-five
parts Of zinc give a pale yellow brass very
fit for rolling: sixty-six parts Of copper
and thirty four of zinc give an alloy which
Is very good also for rolling. hammering
and wire drawing. 1t is a very ordinary
kind OF brass, largely used throughout
Europe and America.-Chambers' Jour
nal
Perfectly Willing.
Repcrter-The Daily Catchall wishes
10 print your picture in tomorrow
issue. Will You let N have . photo
graph?
Imported Star - Certainly. Marie,
where's that portrait had taken on my
wedding day?
Marie-Ill get 1t in moment, madam.
IT'S in your granddaughter album
New York Weekly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

''Grscie, you-you don't think come
here too often. do your was the anxious
inquiry Of the ingenious. open faced
young msn who stood leaning against
the piano.
Certainly not. Franz. said the young
lady sitting on the piano stool
Lum-ti-tun-tifum-t R-r-r-r-r-r-r-
tum-sum- Which the ssgacious reader
win unAerstand to be an intorlude on
the part Of the piano
II didn't know" pursued tho young
man reflectively. hat l had been over
doing It,"
Rr-r-r-sum-tzm- transformations
tum. R-r-s-r-rum-tam-
"Whas made you think 80, Frank
"Why. It was the stipulation. you
know, whea Jon gave mo the-the cold
shake. that / should como to see you oc-
casonaliy - friend. so as not to break
on 10 sudden and got people to talking
Wasn't it,
Lon-e-sum-tum. PHI Will will
wilh-wiih-willi Ker-chug. Ker-chug
R-r-r-run-$um-
"Yz. bsheve that was the under
Standing"
That's what Two been doing. you
know, Oracle. I've been coming occa-
sionally. Once or twice . week is COCA
.G0nal,y, isn't it?'
"Yes. suppose you could call it So"
But when a fellow gets to coming
three OF four times . week. you know. it
looks a. II he were getting of the occa-
sions basis and trying TO make q new
deal. That's what's worrying me-"
II wouldn't-r-r-r-rum-t Ker-chug
Jet such thing - that--lum -ti-tum-
tum-worry me-"
Its all right. Of course, to 60 on be-
ing friends, Oracle. but it's going to
take long time to break II TO EN- gently
IL this occasional business gets any more
-h'm-occasaeral than IT is now. And
it'll 10 pretty tough on me to make it
any less occasional"
Lum- u-trna-tuin Rum-tum
Some day of course I'll have to quit
1t has been pretty long time now since
/ have bored you. Oracle, with word
about love-
"A lsng time." exclaimed Oracle PEN
dvely Its been IN eternity, Frank
Yuml YuAL Yum-yum! Yum-yuml
Which the ssxscious reader will I'M
bertrand 10 DO an interlude with which
the psaso had nothing whatever to do.
And Prank Is to 90 to zee Miss Oracle
ons day next week with regularly or
dsined minister. . new black suit. and .
marriage license. Chicago Tribune
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
PROBABLE PREMATURE ARREST.
Now q Prospect for Big Suit for Dam
ages-Married In johnson.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatci

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
BRIsroL, Tenn. February ia few days
ago Dial. and Jol. Massengill, two very
prominent and successful farmers and
stock traders of Bluff City, were arrested,
charged with forgery. The affair created
quite sensation. owing to the prominence
of the men and the large amount OF money
involved. Their notes are said to be held
by many bankers and private individuals
all over the country. They trade extern
sively in stock, and of course draw on the
banks heavily. They have brothers and
brothers-in-law who are quite wealthy and
they endorse these notes. One OF the papers
came due. They asked that it be ex-
tended. They didn't see the endorsers,
but just signed their names to it and re-
placed it in the bank. This brought forth
the question of forgery, and hence the
arrest. A banker of this city went down
to Bluff City and went on their bond. He
was seen by your reporter and saws case
of forgery will hardly DO made ont against
them. gentleman from Bluff City was
IN the city this afternoon. He says the
arrest was too hasty and that a suit for
big damages may come up. 1t was mu-
tual understanding. says he, that when
the time on those notes ran out the names
of the endorsers were to he placed on them
again. The Massengill brothers are re-
puteu 10 pt WOllu hOOut GiuU,VUu, Uut bIc
Just now financially embarrassed.
RLsoM-HALL.
Mr.. Edgar b. Elsom. popular young
man Of this city, and Miss Laura Hall
were married last evening at Johnson City
by the Rev. J. q. Cowan. They arrived in
this CITY to-day, and will make this their
future home. Miss Hall is a graduate of
Washington College, and was at one time
a finished teacher in the East Tennessee
schools.
A private telegram was received here
from Grand Rapids. Mich, to-day stating
that w. A. II. Robertson. the Bristol law
yer who was adjudgsd insane few days
ago. had been taken charge of by his
brother-in-law. Mayo Palmer, son of Sena-
tor Palmer. He was removed to his old
home, Springfield, No., where be will re-
main till his mind is restored. The dis
patch also stated that Mr.. Robertson was
much better than he bad been since his
arrangement, and there was vet hope tor
his recovery. His wife and little son are
still here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
BATTALION OF NAVAL RESERVES.
-Four Companies In Moth Caroiina-Two
Romantic Marriages.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Disphtcn-J
RALEIGH, N. c., February IA CON-
pany OF tho naval reserve 10 to be organ
lied Mt once at Wilmington out of admira-
BILE material. Another is 10 be organized
at Newberne. and these with the two
batteries at Charlotte will give battalion
with strength of from 225 to $50 officers
and men. The battalion encamps at Old
Point next summer. 1t is stated that one
of the monitors will be sent to Wilmlng-
ton for use in drill by the battalion. Inc
idea Is that the monitors shall be used for
this purpose. one in each of the States
along this coast where the naval reserve is
formed.
NOVEL MARRIAGE.
There was novel marriage at Graham
dsy before yesterday. Professor Il. p
Mendenhall, Quaker, married Miss Matte
Davis, his assistant, a Methodist Protest
ant, the ceremony being performed bv
Rev. w. r. Cappadge. Presbyterian pas
tor, in the Methodist church.
There was received to-day news of TO-
mantle marriage at the poorhouse of Per-
son county. A young white woman, an
Inmate. fell In love with casual visitor.
Her love was returned and they were at
once married.
A board composed of six officers has
been appointed by the Governor to revise
the State guard regulations, and IT will
meet here March ed.
Ex-Sheriff Harvey Hughes, of Orange
rounty, died last night of pneumonia;
agsd 70.
BACK TO GREENSBORO.
The North State Newspaper Republican,.
which was for twenty years published at
Greensboro, but which was removed here
three months ago. to-day returned to Its
former place OF publication. Il. r.. Pur-
neQ, Of Raleigh, will continue to be its
editor.
Ex-President Cleveland. il is announced
to-day, will be at Wilmington next week.
and will hunt deer in Brunswick county
several days. ID. NJ. Flagler, the Standard
will be the guests of prominent Whining
ton people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
WORK OFTHEFLAMES
re Neuss LUMBER PLANT NEAR
0okoSeoho', N. c., DESTROYED.
Sensng.Milis. Stock. and Railroad Cara
1arned-Ftreues Save Quantisiss ~
Prepersy-Lighs Insurance



0otrsBoRo'. N. G.. February i2.-Thc
Neuse Lumber Mills. situated on the east
bank OF the Neuse river. one mile south
west OF this city, with independent rail-
road connections, were destroyed by fre
this morning, the Ere breaking out about
o'clock and raging for over three hours
With . regular gale of wind frow the north
west tanning II furiously in its riotous
work OF ruin.
THE ORIGIN.
The hre is supposed 10 have originated
u the fan-room OF the large dry-kilns and
thence spread rapidly drought the kilns,
which contained thousands Of feet OF dry
lumber that readily courted the flames.
and on. driven by the raging wind, TO the
vast planning mills of the plant, where also
were a number Of cars, belonging 10 the
Atlantic Coast Line, loaded with lumber
Of tho Ncuse Company ready for ship
ment. Several OF these were entirely con-
Uumed and Others badly damaged before
they coald be rescued by the yard engine
Of the railroad company that went out
from this CITY as soon ms the fire was
learned OF. Tho burning cars that were
rescued were hurriedly run into this city
and with the prompt aid of this city's
WateY-works, which, bv the way, rs one of
the nnest systems in the whole country.
were saved.
VALIANT SERVICE.
The ERE department of this city were as
prompt as possible is getting TO the scene
Of the confagration. which, by reason of
the bad roads under the recent heavy
rains, was rendered very difficult Of APP
proach with their heavy fre-engines. When
they got to work. however with an unfailing
source of water from the river. they did
valiant and effective service. They saved
vast quantities of Der on the yards and
the large and valuable saw-mill of the
plant, which had the wind in its favor at
the outbreak of the flames, but would
have eventually succumbed had the fire.
engine and the faithful aid of the work.
men OF the plant and citizens not been
Gtrenuously exerted.
EMPLOYEES THROWN OUT.
The fire will throw hundreds of work.
men ont Of employment and will prove q
heavy loss to the Neuse Company, as the
plant, valued at $4,000. was lightly in
eured. and the lumber DESTROYED will
aggregate several thousands Of dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
MRS. TOPPING DEAD.
SAFEGUARDS AGAINST FIRE.
Needs of the Eastern Lunatio Asylum
Board and Legislature Must Act.


Correspondence OF the Richmond Dspatch.I
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, February IA spe-
cial meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Eastern Lunatic Asylum was held to-
day to consider the question of providing
the institution with an increased supply Of
water, fire-plugs, and tire-engine.
The board was in session for several
hours and this important matter was fully
discussed in all its bearings. II was finally
determined to put in new engine to in
crease the present power and to utilize the
water which has already been collected in
O lake recently built This work is intend
ed to be only part of the permanent work,
as means are not now in tho possession OF
the board to put in the plant which the
necessities of the institution require, and
the Legislature will be asked to give an
Appropriation to put in permanent appa-
asked to erect large building for the fe-
males, as the accommodations for that
class of patients are inadequate. Almost
daily demands are made upon this asylum
to relieve the jails or patients there con-
fined.
BIDS AND PLANS.
II was further decided to authorize the
Executive Committee to advertise for
plans, bids, &C.. for water-pipes, plugs
and hose. The board adjourned this
evening, but several members remained
over to appear before the legislative COM
mittees, which are due here tomorrow to
urge upon them the needs of the instltu-
ton in general. and the wster-supply and
building for females in particular.
VIEWS OF AN EXPERT.
DR.. G. w. p. Brock. q member OF the
board, to whom your correspondent is IN
debted for many courtesies, stated that
he regarded this place as one Of the most
healthy that he knows of. finely located,
and possessing many attractions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
SAD NEWS m scoTrsVLLe.
An Aeeiasns Poiiss Psid-Psrsensl Noees-
A PisteTs Painful work.


A Piste1's Painful work.
Uorsspondsncs os the Richmond Dlspatch.l
Goorrsvu1x, February L. Our commu-
nifty was much saddened BY the news IN
the DnPArcH yesterday Of the death OF Miss
Emily A. Ciarke. daughter Of our towns
man, @. W. Clark, Esq. who, with his
family, usually spends the winter IN Rich
m0nd and summers here.
Dr.. B. L. billiard. Of this place, will in .
few days move TO the vicinity OF North
Garden.
Mr.. ]. Ward, employed BY. the Chess-
peake and Ohio railway at their coal-shnte
at this place. aud who some two months
ago got his foot badly crushed, Vas in
sured in one of the accident companies. A
day or two since he received check for the
full amount of his clam.
Mr.. George w. Dawson. formerly OF this
place. but now of South Boston, is here on
visit.
DR.. j. P. Blair left yesterday for the
Miller School.
Misses Annie and Susie Powers are visit
ing friends in Richmond.
Miss Pa,tie f. Moon returned recently
from an extended visit to Richmond.
A rather serious accident occurred on
.he streets yesterday. Two negro boys in
handling an old pistol discharged one of
the loads. the ball entering the hand OF
one of them and lodging near the skin on
the back of the wrist. 1t was cut out by
DIR. Jeferlcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13

robbery. N. Byruu sdvoeassd TIE III. 90.
ssnd,nx shss ne 10 occurrsd throaah 10 fault
q M. Jones. Mr.. Bum Of North CArulinas wa
had died majority report q ne csse. aSse ~
NEGLECT Of the postmastsr, Il va occasionsd by
tho negligence Of one Of hia eubordinases, roe
which hr. Jones was Responsible
ABAp PRECEDENT.
Mr.. TIIlman. Of North Carolina, opposed the
bill, regarding II - bad precedent, Which voeia
GENERALLY among ofncsrs entrusted with public
funde. The bill, II II passed. would debauch the
public service. What was inc use o. requiring
bonds Of postmssters II this claim vas 70 %
from Indisna (Mr. Holman), tho champion Of
economy was not here 70 vote upon this measure
lIaughterl This bill would not have been
srossh ners ~ the Rams nss Sssn s1Ssssssd
ouIy aimee the government had had an enormous
surplus In tho Treasury. He hoped mat tne
Democrats would not 90 Dec. upon tne noIm -
line OF economy to be placed upon appropriation
bills by passing this bill, which offered pre-
MUM on collision. fraud. and general rascanty.
AoufLLA RESPONSIBLE.
Mr.. Cobb, OF Alabama, opposed tho measure,
holding that the money had been stolen, owing
70 the neglect of subordinate Ior wncm tne
postmaster was responsible. Mr.. Bum, OF North
Carolina, moved that the bill be reported 70 tho
House with the recommendation that 1t be laid
on tho table. The result OF standing vote was
60 TO 10.
MORE roxBEBDIsx.
Mr.. Reed (from his seap suggested that evi-
IDENTIFY there was quorum present.
The Chairman eternity: III the gentleman
from Maine will rise 10 his place and address the
Chair and make that statement to the Chair, the
Chair will answer.
Mr.. Reed rising smiIinglyl II felt entire
confidence in the Chair should not hesitate 70
do so. IN,
Tine motion was iost-69 TO 101-snd the bill
was laid aside with q favorable recommends
tion.
The committee then rose and the Lowell bill
was passed.
The Aquilla Jones bill then came up, but
without action the House adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Senate was not In session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
PROFESSOR HARRIS LECTURES.
xntercsting Subjects Eloquentiy Discussed
~ the North Carolina University-Notes.


n the North Carolina University-Notes.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHAPEL HILL, N. c.. February 11.-Pro-
fessor Hart, of Harvard University, has
been at Chapel Hill for the past week. and
has given several entertaining lectures to
the students. The first was upon the SUBJ
ject, "The Romance of American Political
Geography" IN which dry subject usually
was handled in an entertaining manner.
The reason why State boundaries are as
they are was well explained.
Last night Professor Hart lectured on
"The Organization of Congress" explain
ing the methods of putting both the last
Senate and House of Representatives in
business shape, and comparing their or
eanization in some instances with the
opening of former congresses. The lee
turer always has profusion of maps with
which to illustrate his subjects. He will
lecture again tomorrow on Methods OF
Historical Study" making special reference
as to pursuing methods in the study Of
North Carolina history.
PERSONAL.
Professor Hart is handsome and very
tall. A black beard and moustache cover
his face. In lecturing he sticks closely to
his notes. A delicate wit fayors his talks,
which always hold undivided attention.
An allusion last night TO a graduate Of this
university as being the only man in the
United States who ever held successfully
the offices of Speaker of the House aud
President of the United States was grace
fully done, and elected thunderous ap-
plause from the boys. He alluded to
James X. Polk.
Patrick Henry Winston. o brother of
President George I. Winston, has Just re-
turned from q visit here to his home, in
Washington State, of which he Is District
Attorney.
Jesse Oldham. Of Orange. has been elect
cd captain Of the baseball team.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-13
AGENT CHARLES SEAGle GONE.
Ne Takes with Him the Funds OF the Rail-
road and Express Company.
feue<fal talecrar m IN fhe Dispa,ch.l

WINSTON. N. c., February 13.--The little
village of Madison, N. O., usually quiet
and barren of sensations. Is greatly stirred,
and the cause Of it oil is Charles Seagle,
the dudish young agent of the Cape Fear
end YAdkin-Valley railroad, is missing. and
his most confidential friends don't know
where TO look for HIM. The suddenness
OF his departure might not have occasion
ed quite so much talk il he had left the
funds Of his employers behind But this
was not convenient. Seagle went to Madi-
son about year ago TO be the agent of the
Cape Fear and Yadkin- Valley railroad, and
was also the agent Of the Southern Express
Company.
pryALcATzox NOT KNOWN.
Last night he closed the Office after the
days work as usual and disappeared. No
one seems to know how he left or what is
his destination. The funds of the railroad
and express company that were IN his pos
session are gone with him. bu. the amount
OF his defalcation is not known. Seagle's
salary was $50 per month. and the theory
q that he lived beyond his means and
drew on the funds of his employers to
make MP the Deficiencies and seeing that
he could not mucA longer keep up this
state OF snairs decided to skip.