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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

HrLLsDALE. SEPT. l5.-John VI. Viii
lisms winner OF tns all around cham
plonship at the Michigan Intercolle-
giste field day IN 1891, and holder of
many first prize medals, was married
ls,t evening to Miss Minnie Green, Of
this city. The ceremony was witnessed
by a large number Of friends. among
whom we're many students OF the col
lege which both formerly attended.
Mr. Williams fraternity, the Alpha
Tau Omega, received the young couple
with mystic rites and college yells,
which made the eyes of the uninitated
biu with wonder.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

Opening OF the NJ. Z. Conference Al,
Hilistal-.


HuIspArE, sept. i5.-The members
OF the Michigan conference cOvened in
sunus session yesterday, but heavy
rain was falling, the attendance was
not large ia consequence and but little
interest was shown.
short address vas made by Bishop
Fow err. followed by prayer. The Bible
lesson was taken trom the fiftn chapter
OF Matthew.
Roll was called by W. :. COdzell, the
secretary of tho last conference. now
presiding elder Of the Grand Rapids
distinct This vas followed by the cleo
too of officers. Mr.. Cation was elected
secretary on the second ballot, and Mr..
W. a. TAYLOR OF Nerm0ntvills WAS
unanimously elected treasurer. A. j..
Wheeler OF Sprng Lake had but little
opnoss ton for statstlcan.
Vacancies we're filled on few Of the
unimportsut committees. The TWEEN
uetn question vas next brought up, re-
poris we're made by several OF the
elders and the session then adjourned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

LASsNa, sept. l5.--The association
OF Library Of Michigan today elected
t0e following officers for tho ensuing
year.
President, Henry N. Utlsy, Detroit;
First wee president, Nav J. Eddy.
Coldvster; second vice-prssIdeut. Cehs
F. Waldo. Jackson. secrc tsry. Annie
Il. Carson. Bay City; treasurer. Lucy
Bal. Grand Rapids The next an.
nusl meeting W. be held ia Chicago in
July Uses st the meeting OF the Va
tfenai Tfhrarw sss0riaEon
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Three Weddings at ST. Johns.

ST. JOINS, Sept. l5.-C. c. Vaughan
of the Clinton Republican, in this vii
lage, and Miss Jennie, youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hicks, old
and prominent citizens, were married
yesterday, and this morning Edwin II.
Lyon and Miss Nellie NJ. Bunday were
married. This afternoon Charles ID.
WIcks and Miss Jennie Cattermole will
also be married. The bachelor list in
st. Johns Is slowly but surely being
diminished.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Prizes to Odd Fellows.

FLINT, Sept. l5.-The Michigan Odd
Fellows will meet IN this city october
/ and l., and the committee on ar
rangements has decided to give prizes
for the finest drilled canton of 500, $50
and S25. For the largest canton IN line
$40, and several more prizes. Several
encampments have signitied their will
llngness to attend, and 1t is expected
that between 5000 and 1000 Odd Eel
lows from different parts of the state
will be in attendance. The hotels OF
the city will give reduced rates to all
vIsltora
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
BACkINTHE PRISON
Goes Biackman. the Murderer
Of Cuddy.
NO STOCK IN HIS INSANITY
Taken b the Prison Board and IL De-
eiaes 70 PuaIsh Him Al the
Law WIN Alio~.

LAssISs, Sept. l5-rhs board OF IN
spsct0rs for state penal institutions has
ordered Convict Blackman tho muir
dereF of Contractor Cuddy. a. the jack
son prison, back 20 his Old quarters
from the asylum for insane Criminals
at IOnia. The board evidently takes
very little stock in Blackmans insan-
ity dodge and believes that 40 should
be punished so far as the laws will per-
nit FOR nis second Offense OF murder.
tie will b placed in solitary conhne-
meut for an indefinite period. II the
condition or insanity IS wanting, his
transfer 20 Iona Was practically a re-
ward for as second 0ffense.
Pardon for Another Prisoner.
Governor Wiuans today pardoned
John Roap, sent 10 Ionia prison from
Grand Rapids IN December, 1891, for
one year for forgery. The clrcum-
stances OF this case are somewhat Pc
cular, aud seems one OF almost mus
tee. The cOnyict Was city marshal Of
Cedar Sprlugs, and also collected the
village taxes lie discovered an error
"a tae tax roll, aud changed the ilg-
ures, raising them SO. collected the
amount aud turned iE over 10 the
treasurer with other money collected
and IA no way prohted thereby, but he
Was proceeded against by one OF the
ely officials WITH the above result. lie
has but a few weeks To serve, and the
pardon board after a thorough IN
vestigatIOn unanimously recommended.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Lost Their Raft.

ALPESA, Sept. l5.-The tugs Sweep
stakes and Ella Smith were forced to
let go raft of 5000, 900 feet OF lumber
of this port yesterday during severe
northwest gale. The Sweepstakes has
made this port, but the other one has
not been heard from. The wind is off
shore and Il i hoped TO pick up the
logs again. 1t belonged to Fisher of
BAY lltV
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

BEIrroS. sept. l5.-W ed resday morn
ing sw0 men entered the "a ssh depot
az tbs place and compal ed tue opera
tor, MI Ross, a. the point ~ rsvoi-
YER. % hand over What money be- hsd
shout him and what vas IN the cash
drawer. sbout SIS n all They then
" thdrsv and dscsmp-d Tor parts nm
kn0wn without s0 mach az iesvlng a
csrn on vhich cur local detectives
nlxht hase clue.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Narrow Escape From Shooting.

LUTHER, Mich, Sept. 15.-Wednes-
day night James Hamilton. working at
Bellamy Il LIncoln's single mill on
Pine river, came to the camp intoxica-
ted. Mr.. Lincoln demonstrated and
Hamilton seized Winchester and fired
at him. The ball passing under Lin
coins arm, the latter having grasped
the muzzle of the rifle just In time to
save his life. The ball passed through
the rulers shanty, missing Tom Boyer
by only an inch. Lincoln was arrested
today for assault
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Strike Practically Over.

MENoMISEE, Sept. l5.-AIl the mills
are now running and the strike is prac-
tcally over. A large number OF the
strikers went 10 work this morning.
The mill owners are picking their men
and it is understood That all who are
worth II will receive no less than Sl.0C
per day. Three more arrests or strik-
ers, who were fiourishing revolvers on
the street, were made last night and
the rioters are IN jail. Log sorting will
be resumed as soon as there Is room III
the pockets and storage booms.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Kcnncdy-N Miles.

FLUSHING, Sept. ia brilliant we'd
ding occurred in this village Tuesday
evening at the residence of A. NJ. Niles,
when his daughter, Esther, was united
IN marriage to Guy c. Kennedy. The
bride is one of the leaders in church
and society circles, while the BRIDE
groom is one of the brightest business
men IN the village. The happy affair
was witnessed by over 100 invited
Onpafa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Off for Washington,

MASON, Sept. 15.-The veterans of
Mason left for the national encamp-
men at Washington today. There Will
be about twenty IN the party, among
whom will be Dr.. Root and family,
Postmaster Harry Gail, Col. l.. II. Ives,
Mr.. Barnaby, John Marshall, William
Rayner, Fred Hines and wife, James
Gifts and wife, Jarrad Smith and wife,
w. D. Longyear and wife, and Mack
Xehb
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Catholic Grand Council.

PoRr Huron, Mich. Sept. 15.-The
fifth biennial convention of the Michi-
gan Grand council, G. NJ. B. A, met
here yesterday IN A. o. II. hall The
secretary's report showed 4,724 men,
bers and sixty-nine branches in the
state. The reserve fund amounts to
so. 2O2.66, balance of the general fund
s2,2l7.5S. The reserve fund was in
creased from $3.50. 900 10 $500. 900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

Judge John A. Edget Of the sag nav
circut hss been nanssd in connection
WITH The repuh can nomination Tor
justice ~ The supreme court. snd ~ hss
been fsv0rsbty received. Inc ssglnsr
de.e9suoa - the state Convention vas
Instructed - ase 81 honorable means
rastare elaboration 9scge E3get hSs
decided not - enter the contest for the
nomination ard "a nsnns wllI not 60
before the cor wenaon-
Charles ". Wells Of Ssg nsw, TIE re-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

LASsTSe. sept. ia reunion OF the
consolidated Nnety-fourth and One
Hundred and Fifth New York req
ments was held IN Lansing on Wednes-
day. Last year, 81 Detroit, a western
branch of these regiments was organ
lied, and the attendance numbered
about thirty OF the old veterans who
are now located IN Michigan.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

Ksrs~tzoc. sept. IA-Fhe stone
va" regiment. the Seventeenth Nch-
san infantry, which vas mustered m-
to he servce here thirty years $40 to
dav. held a reunion. ard sster a
Business sessioD snd hsuQael addresses
we're inside ~ 81. "a. Hopkins. General
wlfainxtou, Mrs. J. c. surrows, George
n. EverS. General Shakespeare. Ma5or
Montsgus, Judge 6eorge n. Buck saa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

seen q The Parker she was standing On
the port tack. She mad on 40 tons
Of coal aud vas bouad for Chicago.
Al ports have been wired. but she las
not Deen heard from. snd II : feared
that she went down IA the yale OF
Tuesday add that al On board have
been lost.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
Suicide q an ola Resident.

LAEEvfEw, sept l4.-E. G. DAVIS, an
old resident and grocer Of TINS place.
comurtted suicide TINS morning sbout
7 O'Clock by firing two shots from q re-
voiver into h.s brain. he had bean in
very poor health steiV and TINS -
pr0bs BY the cause for the rash deed
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

Colonel Sumner. III. ID. Warner OF
Lansing was elected president, Chris
tan Roth of Jackson vice president,
ard &. ID. Cowles OF Lansing secretary
and treasurer.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

OsCoDA, sept. l5.-Nictor P0irier, en-
gagged on one of Dsvis' fshirg tugs,
was thrown into Lake Huron while the
tug was making An sable Tuesday
night. because Of the heavy SEA. and
VS. drowned. His body was not re-
covered until this evening. Pouior's
home vas az Alpens.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16

Fears Thst The Thomas Parker Has Gone
Down With Al on Board.

AtrsSs. Mich. sept. l5.-Ths pro
peller Josephine hss arrived here and
reports the lo-s Of the schooner Thomas
Parker, whlCh was n the Josephine's
toe. The Parker parted her line m
saginaw osy, about twenty milss
~ from Point an Bartnes. The last
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
A Better Substitute.

Marjorie-I don't see how she could
marry that old fellow. Why, paralysis
has made him speechless.
Madge-But, my dear, his money
talks.-New York Evening Sun.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-16
A Quick Return.

Summer Girl-Why are they sending
that passenger back 10 the steamer? l
thought it was abandoned.
Summer Man Yes, bat when he
heard the prices they asked at the Sea-
side hotel for a room. he said he'd take
his chances on the wrecklLTruth.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
Tribute Of respect.

To the lrcsidenta and Members of st. Peters
Beneficial Society, OF New Castle Del
Al the last stated meeting of this Society,
dohn huy lc and James McGrath were an-
pointed a committee % draft resolutions exc
pressing the feeling of sorrow ON the part Of
this society at the death of our late brother
john !. Gormley and the said committee do
now respectfully offer the following preamble
and resolutions.
Whereas. The Almighty God In His wise
dispensation has removed from this earthly
life one OF our beloved brothers with pro-
parted brother who was tor many years. one
or our most active, honorable and hard-work-
ing members, who. for his wise counsel and
sterling worth, he was highly appreciated in
HE, and in death. his memory will De held
Resolved That IN the death Of our brother
the community has lost worthy riti-
zen, and this society a faithful member.
Mhhe we mourn the luss of our brother. we
recognize m his removal the hand of Divine
ifoNluence before whose august will and
presence We. as Christians. reverently bow.
Resolved. That our heartfelt sympathy and
sincerest coincidence are extended 70 his
lamlly m TINS. The hour of their sad hcreave-
ment, ana that we mingle our sorrow with
tnem ana our brethren in the loss OF such a
olsiingQlsneu and exemplary brother.
Resolved, as "A further testimony Of our re-
spect the hall OF this society be draped I'm
mourning Tor the space of ninety days. that "a
printed copy OF these resolutions be sent Go
tne lamlly Of our deceased brother and that
Lncy ne published ln the Morning News and
ENENiNG JoURN Al. of Wilmington, Del. and
the Daily Herald OF New Castle and entered
on the records OF this society. am of which Is
respectfully submitted
JOHN !. bJlLE, JAMES MCGRATH,
New Castle. Del. Dec 10Th. lss.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
rmnInfnrtnnnte senmen.

The steamship Illinois, Captain II. w.
Ferguson, from Antwerp, passed up yes
terday with 62l passengers. When l1O
miles from Cape Henlopen the captain
sighted the brig Erin's Isle, from New
York for Liverpool, which was signalling
for medical aid. The doctor was sent
aboard. and found one of the crew dead
and another the second officer, suffering
from serious injuries His hip and both
legs were broken. The men had fallen
from aloft. The second officer was re-
moved TO tho Illinois aud brought 20
port. He viii be sent TO the Pcnnsyl.
vania Hospital for treatment This ac-
cident and the birth of girl baby ON
board the steamer were the only incidents
of the trip over.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
Resolutions for Colonel Gormiey.

A committee Of employees of the Aue
mills at the Delaware Iron Works met
with Frederick Miller as chairman and
adopted the following resolutions Of ie.
speot:
Whereas. We,the workmen of the Delaware
lrorCompauy's luo mill have lost a respected
foreman In the person OF John J. dOrmlcy,
and New Castle has lost good citizen, there
fore bc it
Resolved. That we mourn for one we esteem
aud whose memory will he ever hOnored by
his fellow workmen. and
Resolved, That we sympathilc with his
family In their great bereavement which IL
has pleased Almighty God ia His infinite
wisdom 10 visit upon them, and we commend
them 20 him who doeth AN things well
Resolved, That "a copy of these resolutions
he presented 10 his afflicted family and also
printed In the EVENING Journal:
MATTHEW SULLIVAN, JOHN GILlSEY. JR.,
WILLIAM PRICE WILLIAM GurLFOIb,
ROBERT MILLER, ANDRi W DILLON,
W a DON NINING, CHARLES BECKER,
HENRY WALTuEKs, FREDERICK MILLER.
Committee.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
The Lenapo Building Accepted.

A full attendance of fremen at the
meeting in the Red Mems Hall yesterday
encouraged the officers TO rush the i'm
portant business upon the members of
the Lenape company The architect for
structure, complete, to the company he
having just accepted it from the con-
tractor On motion the new house was
accepted from the architect. lt was
then decided to move into the building
rs soon as forty keys for active members
of the company, can be made
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
praellcal Io.ers ID VOL.

A gang Of young men started out fer
fun last night and they had IT, First
one Of them rang the door bell of a
house in the darkened parlor Of which a
Wilmington youth was spending the
evening with pretty New Castle girl.
The Wilmington youth answered the
ring. and the practical joker at the door
cried: "Nour horse is sick and you had
better hurry down to the Gilpin House. %
The youth started on run and the
practical joker spent a pleasant half
hour with the pretty girl Soon after
that a young fellow stepped up TO an
other pretty girl and raised his hat. in
tending TO accompany her home, when
he was grabbed by six strong arms and
hauled back
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
a Mrll.knonn rnctorv Coo Iln.

SALISBURY, Nd. Dee. Passerdylse
factory, the property of w !. Todd of
Salisbury, was burned to the ground
Friday night about 1 o'clock. The fire
is supposed 90 have originated in the
boilerroom. The mill, with all the
machinery and stock, consisting OF
$4,000 feet OF dry lumber, was com
sumed The loss is estimated at 83. 500.
which is partially covered by 50 500 in
surance. The property was situated at
Allen, village about eight miles from
Salisbury
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
An For Twelve and thirteen Cents.

% cents will huy-l 70. choice tub butter or
/ ga. Ncw York state sweet CIDER; or hs.
puckWhcat; on hs. mincemeat- at Boyle's.
Great bargains in lamps and agate ware.
Want 90 make room for our Christmas goods.
j. It. stoops
Choice and fresh candy, wholesale and re-
tail at g. r.. Tutts.
Splendid line Of Christmas goods Truitt's.
Edward Chefins has now arranged TO have
the choicest fresh fish three times week ami
can supply families at short notice.
Fleming Is tho leading shoe house:
, Choice candy, an assortmcnts, at Van
pelts.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
The presldi.r rlder,s vI,It.

Presiding Elder L. e. Barrett. of viii
mington, paid his quarterly visit to this
city yesterday and preached o stirring
to congregation that filled the cAu
Early ina the evening he conducted The
quarterly lovefeast and this service
thoroughly warmed some Of the breth-
rem TO their work of the evening of say.
ing souls Aftrr g.. i'rrs'dinr Elders
sermon, DR. Marindal '1cted the
revival services and t.-.. "4s one con-
version.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
Instructinc the ChiIdren.

Miss Jennie Long, superintendent Of
the infant department of Emmanuel sun
day school, has a neat device in the form
of a sphere, which she uses in her weekly
instructive talks to the children The
sphere is about eighteen inches in di.
ameter and the frame work is made Of
wire over which is worked satin of
different colors TO represent the land on
the globe and the remaining three
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
Pcrsnnnl Erents.

Miss Edith Pritchett and Miss Lucy
Watts who have been visiting Miss
Lizzie Wise, have returned TO their
homes in Wilmington
Edward Duffy who Is now ticket
agent on the New y ork "L' road, has
been visiting his old home here
Proprietor Charles Hofmann, of the
Jefferson House, and Mrs Hofmann were
the guests of Chester friends Yesterday
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

fourihs water is left vacant The vari-
Gus countries are marked out in a pretty
stvle and the sphere revolves on wire
axis. BY the use Of this the children
readily understand the situations Of the
different countries better than they
could sometimes by several weeks in
struction I'm the schools.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

That's It.. Mr.. and Mrs. Shortlev were dis
cuasing With considerable vigor something
Mr.. Shortlcy should have done or should do.
but lacked The courage.-"Why don't YOU do
it. thenYn She urged. Woll," De argued. ~
did try to. I've half mind--'-"Ye she
interrupted. "that's just it. and that's am
you've got" and Mr.. Shortiey went forth with
angry determination. Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
Incldents off the nnv.

J. Harry Rogers, of Water street, is
having larger water pipes run into his
residence from the street main
Eugene Meredith, the railroad brake
man who was seriously injured at Ches-
void last Friday, is suffering great pain
from his injuries.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
ror Tru.lee. of lhe common::

The names now mentioned for Trus
tees Of the Common and those that meet
with the general public favor are Rich
ard =. Cooper and j. Harry Rogers
These we'll known citizens are highly
representative men and it is thought
that no better choice could be made
for these all important offices They
have, as trustees of the market square
added much to the appearance Of the
portion Of the city committed to their
trusts, and both have practically grown
mp with the city and know best what IL
needs. 10 is feared, however, that they
will not consent 20 become candidates
even though solicited to do so by com
mittee of representative freeholders.
There will be no more important election
for years TO come in this city than the
choice for new trustees and especially is
this Of vital Importance at this season.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

Little Bro'hcr-"Do you do your own wash
ing, Mr. no straight" Mr.. De S-"NO. my
boy; why DO you ask - Little Brother
"Bccau.U Mr. Crafts, Sues other fellow, says
that yon put everything IN soak. SPRING
field Union.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

The time when people had TO wait for O
wagon when they wished 10 take "a ride has
long since past. Dallas News.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

Wanted To buy on loan money onLifeInsur-
ance and Endowment policies. Anson A.
Mailer, room 2o2. EQUITABLE Building.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

Life Insurance solicitors wanted for the
stronRc,i, lnr-ost and best company I'm the
world. ANSON a. MAhER. General Agent,
EQUITABLE Bulldog.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
Cnfnrrh I'm Tie Honh

Is undoubtcdly 20 disease OF the blood, and as
such only reliable blood purifier can effect
"a perfect cure. Hoods Sarsaparila Is the best
blood-puriher and ii has cured many very
severe cases of catarrh. Try it.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

doctor, / want you TO give me someihing
for my hend. II has nched terribly for a
week. What kind Of an ache Is itY From
overwork, perhaps. What is your businessf"
Miner Oh, | manufacture headache pow
ders." Buffalo Express.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

Wanted-Io buy or loan money onIifeInsur-
ance and Endowment policies. Anaon "A
Maher, room lN, Equitable Building.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

Harry +. Thomas q Co.
Repair watches and iavalrv F0Q Narks-
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

t.sssI esnminss the photographer. :'s Ma (
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

I suffered from Inflammation In my nose
and head for q week at time / could not
see. used Ely's Cream Balm and i'm a fow
DAYS was cured. II s wonderful how quick
i helped me.-Mrs. George $. Judson, Hart
ford, Conn.
For ihroe weeks ] was suffering from n
severe cold in my head, accompanied hv "a
pain in the temples. Ely's Cream Balm was
rccommondet TO me. After only six applica-
tions of the Balm every trace OF my cold was
pruisers Office.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12

Five cents up. YsageI's, los KING street.
Evening journal., 1892-12-12
FLASHES OF WARNING.
Incoming Vessels May Soon
See Magnesium Lights.
ONE SEAMAN KILLED, ONE HURT.

Iron workers Adopt Resolutions of Re-
spect for Deceased Foreman A Novel
sphere Used in the Instruction of chill
dren- -coIored Athletes Meet in the
Ring.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE. Dec. l2--Nessels ON the
Delaware river and bay will probably
soon be guided on their courses boy
new system of lights that will far sur
pass the dim and twinkling "stars
that now line the bay. The United
States Lighthouse Department has re-
ceived a new magnesium flash light ap-
paratus from Berlin which will be shortly
tested. The feature of the light is its
intense penetrating power in foggy or
hazy weather. By system of clock
work a regular supply of magnesium
powder is fed into flame of small
benzine lamp AS the powder strikes
the flame the flashes arc produced, Civ
ing forth an intense reddish light The
frequency and duration of the flashes
can be regulated at will and the system
can. IL necessary, be fitted to a buoy as
easily as Il can on lighthouse tower
No lenses are required. and the first cost
IS lower than the cost of an ordinary
large light. The flashes produced have
shown 800, 600 candle power