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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
WANT 1T CONDEMNED.
The People Petition for Relief on the Lake
Avenue Road.

@N--A-t
Avenue Road.
Citizens interested in the purchase OF
the Cherry street gravel road east of
East street called meeting TO be held
yast evening IN Cole Il ChspePs store.
u was called for the purpose of hear
tng a report from . committee sp-
pointed At previous meeting to can
ssss among the residents for subscrlp-
aions to fund for the purchase OF the
road. The chairman Of the committee
WAS absent, and SO small num-
her Of the people interested in the mat
ter were present, that tho meeting was
rot called 20 order. It was stated
however. BY some OF those present
tnst but one man bad been found who
was willing % contribute any thing for
the purpose. and that amount was SIS.
People are cCmpls ning bitterly Of the
condition Of the road. u beng at the
present time a veritahs mortar bed
from East street toward the city limits
for . distance Of quarter of mile.
They claim it = encourage or the pub
&c % exact toll over that portion OF the
road, and the following petition was
drawn up 20 be circulated for sigma
lures. Several names were placed or
sne petition lsst evening.
a. "a Hoasrsbte Commsn Council 81 Srssa
Rap Is.
We. the undersigned property owners
on Lake avenue. believing that the
lske avenue gravel road, SO called
within the city limits, n its present
condition does not fuifii the terms ot
Us charter. that Il q not q legal tosl
road. rherefere. we ask your honor
sele bcdy 20 take steps 20 have the saId
srsvsl road condemned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
City News in Brief.

The afternoon and evening classes in
the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium played
their third game OF indoor base ball in
the gymnasium last evening which re-.
suited in u victory for the afternoon or
student class. Instructor A. L. Gar.
land acted as umpire.
The committee appointed TO solici,
members for recognizing the Owash-
tanong club were not all present at the
meeting held IN Sweets hotel last even.
ing go no report was made of the work
done. The committee will continue
their work.
The Grand Rapids Drug and Chem.
ical company filed articles of associa.
ton with the county clerk yesterday,
The incorporators are Thomas G.
Hogle, Jay c. Herrick and Emma
II ogle.
The report Friday to the effect tina,
the body OF George Floto had been
found at Lamont, fifteen miles down
the river, proved to be false. The
body has not been found.
The Ladies Auxiliary will give
another one Of their pleasant pedro
parties Tuesday evening at Engineers
ball. corner Sycamore and South d.
vision street.
There will he q social session of the
Press club beginning at 3 O'Clock thi!
afternoon. The program will be IN
charge OF w. b. Weston Of the Leader
The Disease of Drunkenness" will
be the theme upon which the Rev. Mr.,
Reid will discourse IN the Second Street
Methodist church tonight.
George Hays, the noted driver. and
superintendent Of r. r. fuckers stock
farm in Kentucky. is at the Morton.
Burt Ema has been nominated by
the fourth ward republican COMMITTED
for constable.
Ambrose A. Weeks was made q
deputy sheriff yesterday by Sheriff
McOueen
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
PROHIBITION MEETING.
Earnest Spesehss Favoring Political Ac'
uVity Were MADE.

Earnest Speeches Favofing Political Ac-
UNITY Were MADE.
The prohibition club held Its regu-
lar weekly meeting last night IN
Good Tempiar's hail, some nifty men
aud women belng present The usual
order Of business Was suspended aud
the meeting gwen the character Of a
ratification 10 approve the nominations
Of the party. c. w. Fellows, president
Of the club. presided and opened the
meeting BY reading a letter from Luz
man X. Atwater. IN which hs formally
accepted the nomiton for alderman IN
the first ward. The Rev. ". A. Frye
was introduced and spoke at length ON
the query, ''Wkv Am Political Pro-
nlbti0nisLP' Mr. frye presented three
reasons for his political afhlstion and
discussed each one ia full. lie
declared that the prohibition party Was
ths only political organization which
handled the liquor question as po-
iltIeal measure, and said that us solu-
ton could DO brought about only by
active and aggressive party work.
lie said that the party should MAINTAIN
a frm and unyieldIng alliance with the
church, and that the term Sunday
school politics. as applied 10 prohloi-
ton methods, although misleading
and unjust, was fun OF significance,
and the real principle 10 expressed
should be constantly kept N sight.
The speaker said that the state and pa
ton should abolish statutory lImita-
tons aud PROVISIONS now governing the
liquor traffic and leave the final dispo-
ation OF the question entirely IN the
hands OF the people.
The Rev. Frye was followed by Al.
bert Dodge. r.. ID. Fuller, editor OF
saturday Night, and the Rev. j. w.
Reed, who made brief speeches, sdvo-
eating strong alliance with the church
snd clergy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

Daisy lodge No. As, Benevolent
Order of Elks, held its annual election
Friday night, the following officers
being chosen:
Exalted Ruler. 3. McInnes.
4. l.. K.-Andrew Shafer, Fred
Shrlver, Jr., and j. II. Meyers.
Secretary-George d. Bostock.
Treasurer--J. -. Strshan.
Trustee-Dr. Louis Barth.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
WORSE THAN FOOTPADS.
Two Men Alleged TO Have Malueaied a
DvvrL~, U0-,ap

A dIsgraceful affair occurred night
before last, IN which Hook Dreuer, Chas.
June, Frank Palen and Mamie Pierce
figured a. principles. Patrolman o. C.
smith was IN front Of Martin Last s
saloon. No. 4S5 Sonth DIVISION street.
he saw two men carry woman out of
the place and put her IN the hack.
About an hour afterwards man
told him that woman was
lying IN the middle of the
road on Ionis street. near Wealthy
avenue. lie went IN that direction
aud found near Fifth avenue a woman
staggering around. hstless, her face
and clothes Sesmeared with mud, aud
otherwise dishgured. Paien and June
were arrested on a warrant and pleaded
guilty to assault and battery IN police
court yesterday afternoon. Judge
Hsggerty fined them S. and costs each.
They paid up. The girl, who was we'll
dressed and good looking. was allowed
90 20 upon payment OF costs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
Denies the Statement.

EDITOR HERALD noticed in your
columns the statement concerning a
church dispute IN Lake View. was
somewhat startled by it. believing it to
be- a mistake. l Immediately wrote the
pastor of the church there for explana-
ton, and received tine following reply;
DEAR BRo.-There has been no trial
at Stanton or elsewhere a. yet. The
case was put over the term by consent
OF the attorneys OF both sides. The
whole thing 10 false, started for the
purpose of bracing up the radical cause
throughout the state. They are dead
here. [Signed.] J. l. ATKINS"
w. n. BREIpENsrEIN.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

last the d dissatisfied cnes held an lnde-
pendent caucus and nominated A Del
bert BettsFly TOR supervisor, Charles a.
iaughha foE alderman, and endorsed
the democratic nOmlR<e, James n.
stewart, for constable. IL IS sssa That
Carpenters chance for election looks
rather dubious.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
Bank Clcaranccs.

The bank clearances during the past
week amounted TO $500. o5s.93 az COM
pared with a total of $500, 265.3S for the
corresponding period last year. a.
daily clearances were as follows: Mon
day. s2is .S66.6i; Tuesday, Sl4s,6s6.9ii
Wednesday, tl33,s7e.25; Thursday
sl4S, 4o0.s7; FRIDAY, 1913, 4o5.sl; satnr'
day, xl2i, S27.is.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
Contagious Diseases.

II. Pastemus. aged 5, No. las MAdi-
son street, scarlet fever; Mabel Pitcher,
aged .. No. 476 Ottawa street. diph-
thera; Nellie Kendall, aged 10, No. 265
Ottawa street. typhoid fever; George
Rife, age not gwen, corner Fifth
and Turner streets, typhoid fever;
Eddie Ormau, aged 10, No. 81 Earle
street, diphtheria.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

To make II apparent to thousands
who think themselves 40, that they are
not affected by any disease, but that
tie system simply needs cleansing. - 10
bfin eomfpFt home 4, their hearts. as
a co. We condition 10 easily cured by
using syrup OF Figs. Manufactured by
the ealltornia fig syrup 20.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
Burial Permits.

Walter Cunningham, infant. No. Cos
Hail street, convulsions; Egbert Mod
derman. aged 40, No. 10 Powers street,
hypertrophy of spleen; Erma stanton,
aged 8, No. 603 Cherry street, typhoid
fever; Francis NJ. Hicks, aged 90, No.
IS Fifth street, consumption; James
Anderson, aged So, No. lob Second
street, paralvNs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
DO NOT LIKE CARPENTER.
The Democrats Of the Eleventh War;
Bolt His Nomination.


In the eleventh ward the democrats
are divided. An attempt vas made in
the primary 10 nomlnste Maybury for
alderman. but Frank Carpenter man
sged 10 overcome the opposition aud
walk awsv with the cake. Before the
caucus was held the successful mans
opponents svowed their intention %
bolt the ticket, providing he secured
the nomination. At Carpenters door
!. laid a desire 90 railroad 4 scheme
through the councii for the Consoli-
dated street Raiiusv company. That
Incorporation wsnts Hall street paved
80 shst a can Law tracks thereon. and
also wants . right Of way through
Mad scn avenue ~ poiat this SIDE 81
Rurson avenue. Tho people cut tnst
way DO not feel ready 10 pave HILL
street ard ohiect 10 he stfsst ear eani-
psny having . tigBt Of ~sY an Madt
500 avenue. unless The has 10 sstsaded
20 ruYtcn avenue Carpenters o.
poaenss fsei tat tess we're justified 81
terasine TIRE opinion trey did. keesase
shous tusstv street. ear eo1fpsnY enss
pioyss ~sltsd INTO the esaeas a a
body Ard weed Tor kim. saxas sefefs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

wEiCH--Mrs. =. s, of this city. Saturday.
az 30 At Quincy. Micb.. aged 3 years.
fnnerai Monday. 1o:sa. at tire residence Of
her brother In flainweli.
MLAUGHLrN Mrs. Lottle. aged ~. at the
residence. No. - ffsneis street. last hight.
Notice Of funeral later.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; il is pleasant
ard refreshing 70 the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitnal
constipation. Syrup Of Figs 10 the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, It's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gist.. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. AZ. ne. f0Sk. M
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

Shr-e orsns Concerts 70 Re Given BY the
OrztoFio.

Grand Rapids is soon 70 "a favored
Nth three grsud musical entertain
nents. The frst viii Be Tuesday
evening. April :. when the orsterio
prcsety viii eve the celebrated work Of
Merchants the seven Last Verbs ~
Dur savior" THIS VII b pFeo-trd ~
arst part program Of q miscellaneous
rhsrsctes. Fhe saioists engaged are
Vie srest lyric tenor. Mr.. Whitner
&isesridgs q Chsesgo, Mia Sieheis.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

Henry :. Tayier. Annie roo.,..........~..... 2-.l
Peter r. Hanna. Scion. Lena Perry. same
place ,.............. st--ls
George T.. Wsshhurn. Ada. Nora A..
Nrooman. Cedar Springs ..........-........2 ZIP
Edward James Gray. Alaska, Elizabeth
A. Creager. Alaska ............... ......- 2s--1s
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

est0y Organs a ssa Ssss5 a s:s ss
purchased Al Hsrtman's.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

The following II . list OF the marriage
licenses issued since last published. with the
names. residences when outside tie city and
ages OF the parties:
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27
An Important Difference.

E. Q. cherrynsn. funeral director. No. :
Fountain street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-27

The efficacy buttermilk for improving the
plexion among the ladies. Genius has at Las
successfully combined this simple and heahful product with
Of which furnishes the grandest toilet soad
the complexion. This delightful and deeatey
perfumed Soap sells regularly at 25c per cake, but
The National tribune., 1892-08-18

works for the establishment of trade. the ex-
tension of commerce, the development of re-
sources, and convenience of the people, had to
be undertaken III once. The task was Il Her
cuiean one; the responsib iities and magnitude
of the work extensive. Its execution required
large expenditures. Bonds were Sold money
was borrowed, and the improvements pro-
jected. Colonial debts were formed. and taxes
| levied. Such extensive investments were nee
essary for the completion of the public works
and so varied aud numerous were the character
of these developments and snch vast sums de-
manded and borrowed that the bonded obliga-
tons of New Zealand assumed such proper
tions, its taxes became so high to meet the ex-
penscs and interest of the Colonial debt that
considerable agitation and unrest arose in
the Provinces from time to time; protests have
been loud and frequent aud change of Min
isteis and new members to Parliament have
been periodically elected in consequence.
The rate of taxation, the enemies of develop
ment claim, have All unhealthy effect on mmi-
grafton. The Colonial Indebtedness on bor-
rowed funds has assumed the total of $3.50, 000.-
000 The expenditures OIL public works have
been $100.o00,000. The two Houses passed
bills appropriating S15.000000 for building
railroads. Five millions of dollars were for a
line through North Island.
But, while expenditures have been large the
Colony had sources of income. The Govern
ment owns and operates the railroads and
telegraphs. The profits on these industries are
paid into the Colonial revenues.
The Colony has built and operates 1.500
miles of railroads. The Colonial receipts from
the railways have been 81 100000 annually,
and an income of 100000 year is received
from the telegraph lines. Seven and half
millions of dollars are received a year from
duties at the custom houses; and the sale of
postage and revenue stamps yield 81, 100000
annually.
The sale of the public lands belonging to the
Colony on the different islands has been 81, S00,-
900 annually.
Tho other revenues received are by taxes on
property and the rent of public lands The
Colony receives a fund of $l6 900, 900 per year
through general taxation and its public reye-
nues. The Colonial receipts have been $780,
900 por year in excess of the expenses of the
Government.
While tho public debt is large, the varied in
dustrics manifold resources, increasing popu-
lation, growing commerce, development and
prosperity of the country, make New Zealand's
the London money market above par. Its
stock has been held at 1929.
The present Colonial population is 100000.
The increase by immigration has been 10000
annually. The Colony has fine future before
it, and bids fair to continue to be the most
terprising and noted English dependence in
Australasia.
NOTE.-An error occurs in the first article on
graph in regard to the of that country.
The Summer extends from November TO Deem
her and the Winter from June to September. The
Islands south of the Equator
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
The WeIIand Canal.



The total revenue for the year was $3.50 351,
an increase of So, 292 over 1890. There was re-
funded on grain in 1890 toll to the amount of
Sal, 635, and in 1891 to $49,S34. The latter
figures represent 276,861 tons of grain which
passed down the Weland Canal and were trans
shipped at Canadian ports to Montreal, and
upon which rebate of 10 cents ton was
made. The total quantity Of grain which
passed down the Welland Canal to Montreal
was 295, 500 tons as against 225,5 in the pre-
vious year. The quantity on which full tolls
were paid shipped from one United States port
to another United States port shows decrease
from 245, 932 to 202,7I0. The inference being
judging from the figures already given, that a
large amount of traffic has been diverted to the
st. Lawrence route. The bill passed by the
United States Congress authorizing the levy
ing of tolls upon Canadian vessels passing
through the Sault Canal is causing great deal
of discussion among the owners of Canadian
floating property.
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
The noneflt Of Sea xorngs-.

The sanitary effects OF sea- voyage are very
decided First is the ocean climate. SEA air
stimulates the appetite. improves digestion.
assimilation. secretion aud cycretion. The
glanduar follicles and organs Of he a!imentary
system are awakened to high state of func-
tona activity. Relaxed muscular tissue be-
comes firm, the heart is invigoraled, tbecircula-
ton is carried on more actively, respiration IS
deepened, the pure air inhaled promotes quick
ened oxidation and tissue change, the skin
grows soft and blooming the tone of the nerv-
Gus system is raised and cheerful state of
mind induced. The traveller gains flesh and
strength, sleep is sound, lasstude vanshes and
irritable nerves become firm.
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
No Alarm Attachment.
[Bost0n Herald.

In Liberia there is neither clock nor time.
piece of any sort. the reckoning of time being
guided entirely by the SUMS movement and
position. The sun in Liberia rises at a. m. aud
sets at p. M almost to the minute all the
year round, and at noon it is vertically over
head. The islanders of the South Pacific have
no clocks. They have curious timekeeper of
their own. Taking the kernels of the nuts OF
the candle tree they wash them and string
them on the mid rib of palm leaf, This is
propped up and thetop kernels lighted. As all
the kernels are of the same size and substance
they burn each a certain number of minutes,
setting fire then to the one below. The natives
tie bits of dark cloth along the string at regular
intervals to make divisions of time.
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
Legal Verbiage.

An old deed recorded in Pettis County over
so years ago contains good illustration of the
legal verbiage common in such instruments in
early times In addition to 40 acres of land
sold for consideration of 500 the document
conveys call and sinsular-arpnrtenances ap-
peniages, adyowsona benefits commons, cur
tilages COW houses cprncribs daires dovecots,
easements, emoluments. freeholds, features,
furniture, fixtures, gardens, homestalis, i'm
provements, immuities, limekilns, meadows,
marshes, mines, minerals, orchards parks,
pleasure. grounds, pigeon houses, pig-styes,
quarries, remainders. reversions, rents, rights.
ways, water courses, Swindmils, together with
every other necessary right, immunity, privi-
lege and advantage, of whatsoever name, nature
or description,
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
The Postman's Double Knock.
Postal Record.

10 whistles used by the carriers in Lon
don. Instead they use the postman's double
knock, which is made by giving two distinct
raps on the door. Every door is provided with
a knocker, and tho doors are always locked !;
even the dwellings of the very poorest OF Lon
don's population are provided with their knock
err and kept closed. There are no sky-scrapers
of tenements or flats. The houses are generally
three stories, with one family on each floor
There are, perhaps, few that have four stories
but they are very few. OF course this refers
to dwellings only. They have large office
buildings, such as are found in any city in this
try
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
PhOtOgraphing an Electric Bolt.

I1Dnny FtenIHy JOh1HUI.I
Another triumph of photography in the field
of atmospheric electricity has just been
achieved at Haines Fall, in the Catskills, by j.
w. Rusk who made the remarkable negative
of lightning flash. noted few days ago. This
time the exposure was made during a violent
shower in daylight, and the print shows the
bursting of tremendous electric bolt about
500 feet above the ground. From the scene Of
the explosion to the ground is broad and vivid
streak of fire, with the peculiar jagged outlines
so often seen, sharply defined in the dark
ground work of the storm. series of photo
graphs illustrating the different phases of a
summer shower or storm in the Catskills now
seem possible, and Mr.. Rnsk is about to make
further experiments in this line
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
The Travelling Stones"
IPhiLndeLphin Press.

The curious travelling stones" of Australia
are paralleled in Nevada. They are described
as being perfectly round, about as large as a
walnut and of All ivory nature. When dis
tributed about on the floor, table or any other
smooth surface within two or three feet of each
other, they Immediately commence travelling
toward each other until they meet at a common
center and there lie huddled up in bunch like
eggs in nest A single stone removed to a
distance of four feet, upon being released re-
turns to the heap, but if taken away as much
as five feet, remains motionless. 1t is needless
to say that they are largely composed of mag
netic iron ore
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
The Wonderful Milo.

IN Louis RepubNc1nI
The Nile has fall of but six inches to the
thousand miles, Tho overflow commences in
June every year and continues until August.
attaining an elevation of from "a to 26 feet
above low water mark and flowing through
the VALLEY of Egypt" in turbulent body II
miles wide. During the last thousand years
there has been but one sudden rise of the Nile,
that of 1929, when 80 900 people were drowned.
After the waters recede each year the exhala-
tions from the mud are simply intolerable to all
except natives. This mud deposit adds about
eight inches to the soil every century, and
throws a muddy embankment from IL to IA
feet into the sea every year.
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
The Sort of Hen the Turkey Was.

Flossie, little city girl, was spending a
month in the country. Hens and eggs were
objects of interest to her, but she did not see a
turkey until she had made the rounds of the
hennery and then she frightened up a great
old gobbler in the melon patch. He made a
rush for the fence and she fell over water
melon.
What's that Flosse?" inquired the mother.
81 don't know" she said as she brushed her
dress, but / guess it is the kind of hen that
lays watermelons."
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
Tea Lore.


The famous herb is spoken Of in Chinese
annals as far back as $500 b. c., at which time
its cultivation and classification was as much
of al art as it is to-day.
Tradition says that its virtures were dis
covered by accident. King Shen Nung She
The Divine Husbandman." who iourished 40
centuries ago, was boiling water over fire one
evening, when some tea leaves hanging over
the vessel were loosened by the heat and fell
into the steaming fluid. Nung She partook of
the decoctioh while it was hot land felt him.
self renewed in limb and sight for seven days
thereafter" Then and there he consecrated
tea as the sacred beverage of China.
The National tribune., 1892-08-18
A Bargain Hunter,
fNe,o York Press.I

NelD lOrk PFess.I
"No," said Mrs. Buylow, men are not good
at buying bargains. There's my husband; l
heard him say the other day that he paid S15
for box of cigars"
"Yes?"
"Well went down town to-day and bought
box for 81. Just fancy that! He'll be sur
prised when he comes home