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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-11

JHs PI>sioS BURDEN. Washington, =,
March 3.-G.n. Ra,m. Commissioners Of r. n
sions 'ppe-rrl befo Q tho sub-committe- o;
the iionse comm ,tec on appropriations hav-
ing c'ar2- Of tho pension appropriation, hill
to-day with refe cnce TO the estimates fer
appropris ms f,r tho mkt fiscal year. lie
told the committee that on tho 2O,h OF Feb.
ruary, 86G, ,a3l claims were pending. Lest
year, he sail. $1,880.OOO was spent for
Observation-Disclosures, and this year 81 ,5OO,-
100 w"nd be expended on this work, VIII ch
wau'd bring IL up 10 date. The rolls showed
he saii, that in Jsnusry last 783. .la2 per
sens were d swiny pensions. aud tho ao,ual
an."unt OF msncy spsnt on account Of pom
sion. during the frst six months If the year
wa. a.0So.073 leaving a balance on hand
OF Sl 10000 for the balance Of The fiscal
year. Ihr COMMITTEES have nearly completed
tho hill for the coming fiscal year, and the
aggregate, it is stated, will be less than hat
of last yc,r.
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RICHMOND & DANvILLE RAILROAD CO.
0suS
Al@Hea 1TTM #ffsE7 Ifss;
YEgI Wv ~

COLUMBIA AND GIEINvILLE DIVISION.
Condensed Schedule, in effect Jan. 81 =,
1882. Trains run by 10th Meridian Time.
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ARE YOU IN 1T?
Have You Heard the News (?

H. NJ. Grimball has sold us his
entire stock of
d r Y G 90 D s
at n big discount, below New York
cost. Money is scarce, times tough,
and these goods must bo disposed
of in the next sixty days.
We propose to sell at and little
below Jobbers cost, and mako money
tor you and ourselves. If you do
do not come quick you will be sorry,
tor good bargains are being picked
up every day.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-11
List of Lettsrs

Remaining in the Posto;iice at Union, for
the week ending March 4,h, 1892.
Mrs Salemer Harris, mir. jennie Rodpss.
Miss Eiiz, Murphy, Mr. Reuben Rice.
Mrs. A. NJ. Ne'sun Mr.. II. r. Scot,
Persons calling for tho above letters will
please say ifadvertiscd and will be required
10 pay one cent fur their delivery.
J. G. HUNTER, p. NJ.
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MARRIED.

HaiNES--C" JPEi. Married February
Z6'h, 1892, ~ Rev. DIP. Boyd. Mr. o. T.
Harnc', 10 Miss Nvia J. Cooper. All Of
SpartanhurS Cun'y.
SANbERS-kELLY. Married February
Zoth, 1892 hy Rev. b. p. boyd. Mr..
Henry San iers, 10 Miss Ida Kelly. All Of
SpsrtanLurg e. uuty.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-11
READ THIS.

White Beans for table use.
Mince Meat In small paokages.
Baker's Choeo ate.
Coxe's, also Chalmers Gelatins,
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FOR AUDITOR.

Ladies' and Gentlemen Of Union County, hereby
announce myself as candidate for election % the
once OF Auditor for Union County subject to III.
vote OF tho people, at the ensuing democratic
primary election, Very Ke,1ectfuiiy
PESION b. LOVE
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Eggs and Chickens.

"A Few Of those fine wyaalnt and L.e-
~ horn Chickens for sale.
ALSO
Pure Lcghorn, Wysndot nni Lanrshaus
Eggs, ST, per Dozen
March IL IL a
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-03-11

Trains leave Spartsnburg, s. c., A. & C.
Division Nortbbo9nd, 8 "a a M, 4 SO p m ;,
6.67 p m, (Vestibuled Limited); Southbound
500 q m, 4.27 p m, 1l.43 m. (Vestibuled
Limited); Westbound, W. N. G. Division,
ESQ p M, for Henderson,ille, Asheyille,
Hot Springs, Knoxvills anil Cincinnati.
PULLMAN CAR SERVICE.
Train leaving Greenwood $50 p M, car
ries Througi Pull1aa Sleeper from Spartsn.
burg to Savannah, Ga, via Augusta, arriv-
ing Savannah $50 q m. Returning leave
Savannah $40 p M, Arrive Greenwood
1905 m, making connection with C. g. G.
Division. Pullman Palace Sleeping Car on
Trains 8, 10, 81, and 38 on A. g. c. Division.
J. A. DODSON, WA TURK,
Superintendent. Asst Gen'l Pass ACT.
49, CoLgMBIA, !, q: CnARLoTTE, N. c.
W. ii. GREEN, JAS. L. TAYLOR,
Gen'l Mgr, Gen'l Pass. AIT.
ATLANTA, GA. ATLANTA, Ga.
SOL HAAS, Traffic Mgr. ATLANTA, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
NONRESIDENT Notice.

State of Tennessee, In Chancey Court
l.. NJ. counce ct ais. Savannah, Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing from the bill,
which is sworn to, that the defendants, Mrs.
!. s. Hardi, Mrs. A. A. Byrd, Julia Brooks,
John B. McGhee's children and the McGav-
ock heirs are nonresident of the State Of
Tennessee and the names and residences of
the defendants, the heirs Of Solomon Rhone
and VIM. Kennedy, McGavock heirs and the
names Of mo. b. McGee'l heirs are unknown
and could not be ascerlained although diligent
enquiry has been made, and it appears from
the bill that this is suit for delinquent taxes,
costs ETC., on lands assessed in Hardin coun-
ty, Tenn, for the year 1890, 50 acres in the
4th civil district, assessed to b. MeGee's
heirs $50 acres in the 18th civil district, as
scssed to McGavock heirs; 5 acres in the
18th civil district, assessed to Solomon
Rhone; ~ acres in the 18th civil district, as
sessed TO William Kennedy, and other tracts
assessed to other defendants.
Ii is, therefore ordered by me that all
the defendants, above named, appear before
the Chanccry court of Hardin county, ct the
courthouse, in Savannah. Tenn,, on the 4th
Monday in November, 1892, and make de-
tense to complainants bill or the same vii be
taken for confessed and this cause set for
hearing exparte as to them.
1t is further ordered that this notice be
published for four consecutive weeks in the
Savannah Courier. ID. A. WEIGH, c. & NJ.
This Oct. /, 1892.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

A trip through the Mountains of
Virginia, the Capital City of Wash
ington or to the Seashore Resorts
Oh the Atlantic Coast, taking in the
Magic City of Roanoke, The Natu-
raj Bridge, Luray Caverns, a ride
down the Potomac River and the
Chesapeake Bay to Virginia Beach
Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and
Hampton can be made quickly and
in great comfort over the lines of
the Norfolk \ Western Railroad.
Summer excursion tickets to all
the famed Summer Resorts in Vir-
ginia are now on sale at all princi-
pal ticket Offices in the country.
Write to your nearest Ticket A
gent for information, and ask for
tickets over the Norfolk & West
ern Railroad if you are contempla-
ing trip to the North or East.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
Our Offer.

The time for guessing at the vote
of Tennessee is drawing to a close
and for the benefit of those who
are not posted as to the number
of votes cast for Governor in for
mer years, we give the vote for
the years 1888 and 1890. The en-
tire vote cast in 1888 for Govern
or was 81, O33 more than that cast
for the same Office in 1890. The
year 1888 was a presidential year,
and the vote is always larger in
presidential than off years. This
is "a presidential year and it is
reasonable to expect larger vote
than was cast even in 1888, unless
The present election laws of the
State prevent the polling of a full
vote.
The vote for the two years is as
follows: 1888, Taylor, l55, 1888
Hawkins, 1904; Johnson, 6,S43
1890, Buchanan, 1859; Baxter,
95,0S1; Kelley, 1852.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
NOn-ReSident Notice.
n County Court at Savannah. Tenn,

In County Court at Savannah, Tenn.
John I. Hardin, Admr. Of Alice " Do
lin, deceased, VS.. the Unknown heirs Of Alice
NJ. Dolin, deceased.
In this cause, it appearing from complain
ants petition, which il sworn to, that the de-
PENDANTS, the unknown heirs Of Alice II. Do
lin, deceased, are non-residents of the State
OF Tennessee, it is therefore ordered by the
Clerk Of the County Court, that the unknown
heirs Of Alice VI. Duin, who died the owner
of town lot. situated in the town Of Savan-
nah, in the 4th civil district Of Hardin county,
be required 10 appear before the CLERK Of said
court. in Savannah at the courthouse, on the
9Th day Of November, 1899, being the first
Monday in said month, aud make defense "
compliments petition, within the time requir-
ed by law, OF the same will be taken Tor con-
fessed and the cause set for hearing eYparte
as to them.
II is further ordered that thi. notice be
published for four consecutive weeks in the
Savannah Courier. a newspaper published in
Savannah, Tenn. This October J, 1899.
w. {. WooD, Clerk.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
NOn-ReSident Notice

In County Court at Savannah, Tenn.
Bessie Moore Adm. VS.. Chas. Moore, ct ais.
In this cause it appearing to the Clerk Of
the County Court of Hardin County, Tenn,
from the bill OF complainant, filed in this
cause and sworn to, that Newton Rodgers
and Minnie Cain are non-residents Of the
State of Tennessee so that the ordinary pro-
cess Of law cannot be served on them. II is
therefore ordered by me that said Newton
Rodgers and Minnie Cain appear before the
Court ON the LIST in Monday November next, il
being the 9TH day of November, 1892, to an
swer demur or plead to the bill filed against
them or the same will be taken for confessed
and set for hearing ex-parte.
Il is ordered that this notice be published
in the Savannah Courier for four consecutive
weeks. This Oct. 6, 1897.
]. c. Mitchell, sol. com. W. c. WooD, elk.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
Dissolution Notice.

The Partnership hitherto exist
ing between w. G. Meeks and j,
w. Meeks doing business hereto
fore at Pittsburg Landing, Hardin
County, Tennessee, under the firm
name and style of j. w. Meeks &
Co., was dissolved on the LIST day
of September, 1892, by mutual
consent, w. G. Meeks having sold
his entire interest to Lewis Meeks
who, together with j. w. Meeks
will continue the business at the
old stand. They assuming all liza
bilities of the old firm of every ma
ture, also all debts, notes, accounts
ETC., that may be due the old firm
and they (Lewis Meeks and j. W
Meeks) alone are authorized tC
collect and receipt for same.
j. w. Meeks & Co.,
per w. G. Meeks.
Oct. 5, 1892.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
A Leader.

Since its first Introduction, Elec
trio Bitters has gained rapidly in
popular favor, until now it is clear.
ly in the lead among pure medici.
nal tonics and acknowledgements
ing nothing which permits its use
as beverage or intoxicant, it is
recognized as the best and purest
medicine for all ailments of stom.
ach, liver or kidney.-lt will cure
sick headache, Indigestion, consti-
patton, and drive malaria from the
system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or the money will
be refunded. Sold by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
THE CAMPAIGN.
Fifteen Dollars in Cash Given away

The State and National elections
come off on the Sth of November
next. The State elections will be
accompanied with more than the
usual interest, especially that of
Governor, because of the fact that
four candidates, all good men, are
in the field and represent as nearly
all the different creeds as are likely
to he represented again for many
years to come. In view of these
facts it is the imperative duty of
every man to keep posted as to
what is going on, and for this pur
pose every man in Hardin county
should take the COURIER. 1t will
keep you posted on all matters,
pertaining to the campaign, with
out advising how to vote; and as
an encouragement to get you to
subscribe we propose the follow
ing offer:
10 the person guessing the near
est to the exact number of votes
received by either of the candi-
dates for Governor, or to the en-
tire vote cast, we will give 80 in
cash; to the one being second near
est, SO; to the third nearest, 81;
and to each of the FIVE next near
est, 81. New subscribers and re-
newals all count, but renewals
must pay all now due and 81 in
advance to be counted.
As there are four candidates i'll
the field and one whole number of
votes and eight gifts, you will
have one chance in thirteen to
win on each guess. Guesses will
be received till day of election
and the result will be declared as
soon rs the official vote is given
out. You are requested to make
your guess on the blank form gi-
ven below, writing your name and
address plainly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
a. -, 80
d KA0MO
sENTAeNtri1
WE PAY HI0HT
If you do not keep it.
We think you will keep it.
1t pleascs everybody.
1t is an honest piano.
tits the WING Piano.

You may have a preference for
some o,hcr make. Still you are a
reasoning creature, and open to
conviction, no doubt.
The question is too important to
lie settled without due thought.
Vars Ct satisfaction or Of regret
'on.w III 4 piano. Does it sDea,'
n>h? ~: WING Piano does.
i.2rk D fore You leap"
N.,ha.r,,'r Piano you buy, there
no secret. YOU ought to know.
,l.m H.. . ok tells them. Send a
~. = ~ frit 1t may help you
. Wy a dill,.re:it piano. We take
H. = risk. We also tell you the
nearest dealer where you can see a
WIi, : Piano. 1t is worth looking
= So is the price. WING &
:. rs Broadway, New York.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
GREAT Bible COMPETITION.
Thousands Of Dollars in Rewards fof
Bible Readers.

= TIE LADIES HOME MAGAZINE presents its great Fall
Competition 10 the public OF America The first correct
ansver TO the following questions received at this office
will get 81 600 in CASH the second $500 cash. 3rd Grand
Piano; 4th ladies Seal Coat 5th, ESQ organ; 9Th,
Ladies Gold Watch 7th, Silk Dress Then follows 1000
elegant Silver Tea Sets 70 the next 1000
1000 beautiful o'clock Silver Services and 200 other
articles OF Silyerware making tho expensive and
magnificent list Of rewards offered by any blier
QUEsrIoss-ll How many Books does the Bible con-
t6inY ~ How many Chaptersi l3 How many verse; I
iEvary list OF answers must be accompanied by IL to
pay fof siI months subscription To tho LADIES Hong
MAGAzIsE-one OF the bri.htest and bast illustrated
publications OF the day
LAST PRIzEs-In addition TO the above We viii give
1000 prZes consisting Of magnificent Silver Scrvcas i've
O'Clock Services &c &c, for Last Correct Anspeis ro-
ceyod before the close Of the Competition. which viii 10
on December 81. 1892
The object in offering these liberal prizes 10 establish
the LADIES HONE MAGAZINE Ia NV holuos ia the
United States ard Canada. Present suha. ib.rs caa
avail themselves Of it 10y oncosn. sJJ ii lit Of
and the address " ir..s, = @hoIa tina
Magazine can be sent Tor six nin-ls 20 h- t!sr osn
extended hoy0li tho time sre--ls Iat- .'r..-s -
subscribers residing in the Naitsl S4e. esq. ~ our
New York tialch. Aner;sl ,.sprtc, ..a; ko--@-s
stamps will lie taken. Re ,.nG -..s.s. =. EIos.cy
letters Address: TINS LADisa iJ4s nAuAzIsE
Peterborough, Canada.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Mrs. Victoria Clatlin- Woodhull
Martin, presidential candidate OF
the Woman Suffragists ticket, ar
rived in New York last Sunday
from her home in England. She
was accompanied by her husband
Mr.. Martin, who is a London bank
er and a Worlds Fair Commission
er from Great Britain.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Where our Lemon Chill Tonic
bus been used it needs no adver-
Using as it does it's own talking.
Ask your neighbors If it has ever
disappointed Them either as a gen
erol tonic or for chillss Many fam
flies keep n bottle setting on timer
fable or sidcbo.rd and never think
of bring without it and whenever
nny of the chillren's appetite is
poor or they look or feel bad a dose
of Lemon Chill Tonic each mora
inc brings them all right. For sale
and guaranteed by j. X, Barlow 4
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Congressman Breckenridge, of
Kentucky, will not deliver the
dedicatory Grafton at Chicago to-
day. Mr.. Breckenridge opposed
the Worlds Fair appropriation in
Congress, for which he has been
censured by the Chicago press,
and for this reason he refuses to
appear. Henry Waterson, Editor
of the Louisville Courier Journal,
will be substituted.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Congressman Enloe is somewhat
Of fighter as well as a speaker
He and Mcdowell met at an ap
pointment in Henry county last
Saturday; the discussion turned
on personalities and grew so warm
that a fight was only averted by
the interference of a deputy sher
.1c
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

1t is estimated, and we believe
correctly too, that manufacturers
of cotton fabrics are making from
$40 to $50 on each bale of cotton
they handle. The price of cotton
fabrics have been kept up while
the price of cotton has been forced
down.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Safe Sure ard liranf Rnufa Rafmann

Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, St Louis, Blrming-
ham, Mobile, New Orleans, Chronicle, and Gulf
Coast Points
Forming in connection with the Plant Steamship
Line, the pleasantes tourist to Florida, Cuba
and the West Indies.
Only one change Of cars at St. Louis Union Depot
to Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, Chicago Detroit,
Toledo, Cincinnati and points in the East, West
and North
Through sleeping cars consisting Of the most ele-
giant Pullman Palace Sleepers with Drawing room
and Buffet between St. Louis and Mobile without
change.
Double Daily Service between St. Louis and Mobile
Close connections at ST. Louis Union Depot and
at all junction points Meals served at the ceele-
brsted Mobile and Ohio Dining Rooms Riyes, Tenn.
and ArteSia Miss.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

The sail boat, City of Clinton
that passed this place August 6,
with an exhibit for the Worlds
Fair from East Tennessee, arrived
in Chicago Oct. Ii. The yacht
and its crew will be remembered
by many of our people.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

1t is not thought that Mrs. Har
rison will live beyond a few more
days or weeks at most. Presi
dent Harrison devotes his entire
time to his fast declining wife
He has the sympathy of the whole
nation in his great trouble.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Cotton was lower this year than
at any previous time in the history
of the market. The lowest figures
reached for midling was six and
five-sixteenths cents, which was
early in the spring.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

A meteor struck q wind mill at
San Francisco, CAL, one night last
week and completely demolished
it. Persons who saw the meteor
said it looked as large as the
moon and had pale silvery color.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
REMEMBERS!

That Fire, Lightning and lorna.
does are still doing the same dam.
age and loss in the country this
Fall as ever; are you protected
If not, go at once and see
James Williams, agent.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

The 2. T. & A. Railroad will be
completed to Lexington within a
few days and then through trains
will be run between Memphis and
st. Louis by that route.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

A million and a half of dollars
were spent this week in Chicago
to decorate the city on the occa-
sion of the opening of the Worlds
Fair.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

All years divisible by 4 without
a remainder are leap years, except
The hundredth years that are not
divisible by 400, therefore 1900
will not be leap year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Ny guess on the votes for the
different candidates for Governor
and the whole number that will
BIZ cast, is as follows:
Peter Turney ~"-~.'.'..........,
John p. Buchanan ......~--.-........
Geo. W. WinStcad ......... ~..~.....~
Edcard II. East .-..-.-.~.~..'.~'~.
Whole No. cast ......~........... -"..--..~.-.
| enclose $..-........ now que
and IL for a years subscription to
tho COURIER in advance. My adj
dress is
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Politicians have only three more
weeks in which to put their claims
in the ears of the people before
the ides of November.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
nH0LL0W ROCK ROUTE

*Daily. fDaiy except Sunday. tSunday only
Quickest and best route between Paducah,
St. Louis, Chicago and points on or reached
via. the St. Louis X Psducah X. X. and n.
N. < N. V. X. X.
w. J. HILLS, carl Snpf
A. ]. WEIGH,
AcfS CARL Passenger AGENT,
p, r. g. 4. R'y, IA DUC<H, KY
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

Both the NASHVILLE dalies strong
ly oppose the voting of a subsidy,
by Davidson county, for the Mid.
land railroad.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

The Decatur Beacon, so says its
owner, is for sale. SO is this Of
flee, but we are unwilling to turn
a good thing loose for song.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20

In the year 1890 there were Is
gallons of Intoxicating liquors con-
sumed for each individual in the
United States.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
ONE rlkyH!JEPss FARE
FOR THE
ROUND rTRIP
Harvest Excursions
Aug. 3Oth and Sept. 9th.

TIKI "WIscoNsIN CENTRAL LINES"
Will run low rate Harvest Excursions on
above dates, to points in Minnesota, Montana
North and South Dakota. Tickets will he
good twenty (zo) days from date of sale, with
stop-over privileges 10 points west Of St Paul
and Minneapolis.
For full information, address any Of the
company's representatives, or
JAS. c. POND,
Genl Pass. and Tiki. Agt, Chicago, I'll.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
Snow fell TO the depth of seven
feet in Colorado last Thursday.

Perry county voted no subscrip,
ton 10 the Midland railroad last
Saturday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-10-20
THROUGH CARS, LOW RATES AND
OlIICk TIME

Cali on or Address nearest Agent OF
A. H. Robinson, Ticket Agent, Maxwell House,
w. W. Knox, Ticket Agent, Union Depot,
w. L. Dauley, General Passenger Agent,
J.w. Thomas, General Manager, Nashville, Tenn
The morning call., 1892-10-18
A WORLDS FAIR EXHIBIT.
The First Incandescent Electric Ligh
Plant WIN Go From San Francisco.

The First Incand.scent Electric Light
Plant WIN Go From San Francisco
Perhaps the most interesting exhlDlt
which will grace the electric building at the
Columbian Exhibition will be the hrst III
candescent electric light plant that was
turned out of the Wizards Palace at MEMO
Park and put to practical use.
That wonderful bit of machinery VIII go
to Chicago from San Francisco, and 1t VIII
be lifted out of the sacred precincts OF ING
eDglne-roOm Of the steamer Columbia, WHICH
plies between this city and Portland
That plant was put into position IN May,
1880, and has been in active operation anu
given the best of satisfaction ever since.
have been added to 1t, and naturally IL -
somewhat cumbersome and more dlfhcult
of management than those turned OUT I'D
recent years, but the service is just as g0ou,
and the engineers in charge claim WIN
pride that ii is in some respects better than
many of the new-faDgled ideas.
j. Birnkeihoff, the first assistant engineer
of the steamer. assisted in placing the
plant In its present position, and he feels
sighted II some OF the passengers ON the
steamer do not ask to see his pet, as ne
terms it. The machines. four in mDer,
differ very much from those now seen IN
general appearance. At first glance one
would suppose that the tall field magnets
were supports of the deck above, so
closely do they come to the ceiling. THESE
magnets are about as thick as mans leg
and close to six feet long. The whole plant
takes no very little floor space. hut there IS
good deal OF it In the air. 1t Is known as
the three-wire system, and one OF the ma
chimes is run at a slower speed than the
others as an EXETER" increasing the
power of the other three. II furnishes ia
lights of sixteen-candle power each.