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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-01-05

York city has ~ ~
one that IL maintain r
teaching it in the public
correspondents of the ProviciS =
nal Many persons have commeffql
the precision with which New Yorie1
can spot a stranger the instant the
stranger undertakes to pronounce the
names of the principal streets in the
town, We call it Broadway, emphasiz.
ing the last syllable very strongly. II
appears TO be quite a trick to do this
npd it is evidently an unnatural pro.
ghnciation, for we notice that the very
WTeat majority of strangers say broab.
ufab SO we spot them on the instant
end ask them from what part of the
tbuntry they hail, just to show them
lslat there is something about them that
az not cityfied, and to set them puzzlinp
noout whether it is in the shape of their
IT, or the style of their shoes, or what
ta is. People from the south betrav the
let by calling our Houston street
n'iewston street. rs that name is pro-
otunced from Texas to the Chesapeal<e.
W we play as strange a trick with an
Ner name; for we call Coeuties slim
Uiguincy Slip" As no one would do
thht naturally we detect strangers by
o'at pronunciation. The name of IIo-
calsen is another that we triae with
Wiling it Ilabbucken, instead of as
OF should But in ways and by words
N1er than these | can pick out
ahw Yorker anywhere that he
tod l may meet, whether it be in Bos-
d'l or in the Rocky mountains. can
u This by noticing how he pronounces
9}l7 ''ur' sound in such words as birth
!. ID, earth, heard, etc. All the rest of
e country pronounce those words
-lrth, burd, urth and hurd. Not so the
lew Yorker. He is carefully taught
1ot to do so in all the public schools, as
;ie'o o,,r Nv his parents at home. The
1leen,a,,.Jirol list that enters so largely
,il,,e t,,u 20. -. .,lage in marring one of
= t,,,, I,a ,s,,,,,'o93ds that compose it is
I,i,.d W. oa-. L',,rr tongues: Ur-yith
mur-yid-der for murder. 'ss,@31 nov we
were born in New York have Is, " rrltiu ma
public school-teacher insisting IT.
this peculiar twist; commanding the pu-
pills to put on the trade mark as fighting
men once wore the coat of arms of their
feudal masters. Most of MS, too, have
heard nioe, careful little girls on the
way home from school correcting care
less companions by insisting that you
mustn't say burd; you must say it nicely,
bur-yid."
OF all the senseless and unmusical
and bad things that are done to Eng
lish that is one of the worst, because
one expects to hear a language at its
best in the greatest city of a country,
and thither foreigners repair to study
English and then prepare to go back
home and teach it with whole lot OF
little tricks like that in their heads, to
be solemnly tar~ht and scattered, until
no one knows where .he mischief will
end. OF course, l GO not want the
reader to understand that very nice
people murder the language in these Oh
any other ways, but the great masses
of New Workers, those who get theil
learning in the public schools anc
whose tongues We're trained in old New
York homes of the middle class-thesC
are the victims OF this peculiar habit.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-01-05

ler.
- ras,
tefrlhc ffonN was
sea rose to sucnN the
the Levanter finalIyTfS that
At daylight on the 27tNe
miles east of the cape, with si5N bs fiftv
feet of water in her hold. seven
At noon the vessel became watS
and the steering gear gave out, -.logRed.
vessel became unmanageable. Az .
o'clock the vessel had sunk TO the upper
deck, and the rigging was one mass of
ice, freezing thicker and thicker as the
sea dashed against it.
At 10 p. m. the captain ordered all
hands to lash themselves to the hou~ctop,
and even then the sea constantly broke
over them.
This condition of things continued
until noon OF the Both, when the bark
Herbert Fuller sighted the distressed
vessel, then 40 miles north of Cape Hat
teras bore down to her and rescued all
on board All hands were on the house
top for fifty-three hours, the vessel drift
ing completely at the mercy Of the sea
Captain Nash says the rescue was
affected after great difficulty. 1t took
three hours TO complete the work and the
high sea came near swamping the boats
several times
majority of the men were badly FROST
bitten Hra
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-01-05

partisan debate occurred in the
ate on a resolution notifying the retirinN
Governor, Mr. Bulkeley, that the Senate
was ready to receive any communication
that he had to make Senator Pierce. a
member of the previous Senate, objected
TO recognizing Gov. Bulkeley by the pas
sage OF the resolution, but it passed-13
to Il.
Gov Bulkeley notified the Senate that
he had lent $500, 600 to the various depart
ments during the past two years. and
submitted vouchers for the amount.
Both matters were accepted and trans
mitted to the House. The Senate took a
recess to 2;3O O'Clock, when Gov. Morris
was inauRurated.
Gov. Morris, in his address. urged
constitutional convention to revise the
States organic laws in accordance with
the demands of the times.
The Legislature, he said, was not repre-
sentative of the people, and the constitu
tion was obscured by too many amend
ments. He continued "If we are to
retain popular government in Connect
cut, the Constitution should be SO
changed that the votes of the people as
cast on Election day should have their
full effect 1t is seldom that the execu-
1--WE officers OF this State are those who
have received plurality of the peoples
votes.
g In forty of the forty-four states of the
Union, a plurality vote elects the State
officers. In every State admitted into
the Unioa during the present century
plurality vote elects. In this State
vt" elects the Presidential cleo
tors, members OF Congress, State Sena-
,aIIsn and representatives, sherfrs and
'tiH,,, ,, 1e5.Probate. No good reason can
pluralluy vote. the executive officers of
p IN -- be elected by a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

II TIE Jsiierson club shall continue 10
besd seui weekly meetings the readers
q fas Hra,lB may anticipate a story
Ia three chapters On a rot The lad
Il ysi svsiins between the factions is
AeE n.aipg o. tahhis ash II the propsr
degree e beat = applied Il viii be boil.
iag - feT isyS Saturday night the
trsye~ aiet "a seersL Nt,l,osiy but sworn
sed tr''es tliselgieH u ne immortal
Thomas vas sdmi.ied. The meeting
as csi'-'i - order AMI hush fslI uroa
to s-sembiy Is wss broken by local
isnrsgsn sho inquired What ar. ws
hefs farf Nsb.-ly answered although
s~sr,bo.iv knew Il vas for aoaics
Thea Flsrnsgsn iraigaantly declared
tast ths besrI q referees hal
usrgTed the Faactiuus ~ The
congressman aad insisted that sAs
congrc~~usa sh0ald assert his rirhs
n coutroi ths federal oilices ia tl4i. IL.
trlet Hot wpr,is selo~e.l between
rival candidates f-r ths anir spmainiuv
plnm- me po-tsiice Ihsy said shsfp
SD cutiirx thioez e each ether ar
tnsily s<rresi nroa az arr,isti-e nsnA
iog Fhiea she secretary was fo8n,af
oensorei snd pon. ~ iarcefuiiy eulo.
xised Then ths meeting t~ns. an
Noshins bad been srrrnfpi .hes bs,srd
an exchange g rerasnsl s-lnrsssias
after ta- fssaion e lniiI-d s,ata. arra
tcrs a. the afice- hare besn s.-sr.s
ot-s swept tha rssfciIics. The rsfsr.4s
have aictssed sppoiutaieuts - al the
eibsVp' su't they w1i airfafs tae
sppsnt-acus - tbs sre. The atse,urt
- iniiats Saul e Tsrsue waf ohfy =. i
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23
AMUSEMENT NOTES

BARLEY Campbell's intensely beauti.
full drama. Tho White Slave" was pre-.
sented TO a large audience In The Grand
last evening. the boxes both right and
left being occupied. The play is one
that portrays the cruelest features az
ante-bellum slavery and affords large
latitude for the display Of dramatic
merit. Almost every body is familiar
with the oft told story OF Clay Brittons
mistake and Liza's resultant perils, for
THE White Slave" has been before the
public for many years. always I'M
I'll this season playing in the
best houses to highest prices.
Ia the cast for the present seasons
tour are the names OF several who as
sisted when the first production was
given. The juvenile parts require fire.
quent changes and as a result new faces
are introduced and former juveniles are
cast for vacancies and dismissals. This
year a sweet-faced girl plays the part OF
Liza Her countenance is shaded with
an expression OF sorrow. She has fiex-
IDLE voice and in the intenser scenes
rises 10 the demand for passionate ex-
clamation with ease. although she is at
her best In tho quieter situations She
~ a pretty girl Is Mary Anderson-for
that IS her name-and she carries the
sympathy OF the audience from first 10
last. Edwin Walter as the impctuous
Clay Britton is very acceptable.
Milt G.. Barlow. for years a min.
strel favorite, has the part OF Jeb
and does it we'll Mrs. Barlow il
equally as well at home as Martha. IL.
j. Murphy invests William Lasy with a
cruelness quite revolving. Charles
Webster with his banjo. Just as he ap-
peared ten years ago. is as popular as he
was when The White Slave first chal
lenged Mira Stoves immortal work for
popular favor. The comedy work OF
Frank Drew and John Parrey is refresh
ing. The balance Of the east is ade-
quate. Judged by the applause sThe
White Slave is thoroughly relished and
will have a fine run all week in The
Grand.
John D'Alma assisted by couple OF
monkeys aud pig creates screams OF
laughter at Smiths this week by a bur
lesque chariot race that's one Of the
funniest things OF the season. The Yer.
non Sisters sing just as they did years
ago and their dancing IL more graceful
than ever. The daring feature OF the
olio is the Japanese ladder act OF the
D'Alma Sisters. the little girl displaying
a contempt for fear that IL surprising.
brilliant dash Of color in the bill IL
Mabel Stanley. whose songs have a chic
foreign 10 those usually rendered boy |
serio-comics. The balance OF the turns
are fair
Tonight the much praised maritime
spectacle The Ensign" viii be seen in
he Powers'.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

Grover has been scolaing the demo
cFat senators. lie says that they have
isiisd and refused y snpport him when
their support sas essential % the sue
ee-~ q his administration. HE thinks
Trey have osen very mean and disloyal
sad al thar sort u thing To smphA.
ssze thsit cus-oiuess Grover POINTS
with pride O the splendid consistency
q the republican senators They have
sfooa firmiy grounded for honest
money back q tbs ssinlne leadership
~ voorhees, they have presented an IN
vinelble phalenx. II has oeea no pleas
ant dup 70 support a vaeiilating ls,ader
but republicans have the true interests
q their e7untry first and uppsrriost in
nisd always. aud the republican sena-
tors have suffered the humiliation %
following democrat bluaderer into the
AVS * nee,iisss defeat 10 prove their
ioyalsy. Grover vain glorionsly mag
ines hat the republican senators are
supporting him. Under this delusioa
BE has pad them some glowing compii-
menis Incidentally msxine comparisons
not altoeetheF % tbs credit % the Geulo-
crat& Their support says be. -has
been stesdfast." That's a characteristic
quality Il the men whom republicans
eject TO Once. They are for county
Hrst and party astervarl The demo
c-ats are for self and party al the time.
Grover ought 10 know that for he is
tas most conspicuous exponent Of I'M
asiuiterated democrat patriotism. lie
ought not 70 scOld because be cannot I
have his own way against the wishes Of I
q arg. number Of senators who are just I
Ike him 10 everything but egotism and |
bnI. hea.Ied Determination u rue OF ruin. l
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

Henry CieEs depFscates the awkward
ohstloa.;y u the senate. lie behaves
that tns senats's inactson and the coa.
seguent financial distrast had All 70 80
with the embarrassment q the Union
Pacific rsiisay. While holding that
tbs ssaate delay Ia settling the silver
question has psTaiyxed basiasss aad
tightensd tbs money market. he
singul4riy enough declares that -Mon-
etary nlosesnents continue In the
direction u al ease calculated b stimu-
late any revising tendency that may
ariss ~ business Throughout the en-
tire eoaRtry. money l. accessible % sound
borrowers. AT this crater. New York.
ths Reserves u the banks have risen 10
figures rarely touched at this season o.
tbs year; and although this h an evil
dnnes q business depression yet il may
al any moment become the cause Of its
revival. The course II our foreign trade
u - largely IN favor Of this country as
% ueufralize the late uneasiness az 20
whether Ne might not dad IL necessary
10 return some IL the gold lately i'm
ported FROM Europa Upon the whole.
therefore, present conditions are.
IA oa- view, suggestive % an
early recovery from tho effects
remaining from tho late depression"
Mr.. Clews - coneededly on Of the most
reliable authorities on trade and specu.
lative finances but in his hopefulness Of
better times he evidently overlooks the
facts. The industrial world has expert.
eneed 20 revival worthy Of mention.
Money Is tree aad plenty but tho wheels
do not start. Thsre Is something wrong
with pGblic Confidence IL Mr.. Clews
would DO strictly accurate in his reviews
be would tell us that fear Of tariff tink.
er.ag Is the mill stone hanging to the
neck u eringing industry.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

Persons who are saperstitious can Had
pienty - "hooioo- Arguments in the
recent train wrecks About mouth
ago. on Friday thefs sas a head end
collision at kingsbory. Indiana. and IL
persons we're killed. a week ago Friday
there wss a rear end collision at Jack
son and l. more victims xers sacrificed
Last Friday two trains met at Battle
Creek and - dead bodies we're taken
from the wreck. 10 il said that there
were l3 coaches in the wrecked train
snd that the car in which all the fatal
ties occurred Wa numbered n. and that
it had been Ia other eol lisionA Friday
sat u are playing an important part in
these recent DISASTERS Still there il no
reason for reasoning persons 70 associate
anything superstitious with these 70.
msrkabie condolences. They might
hass happened on other days. with
Ike number q fatalities Aai in ike
manner. A. matter q fact equally
horrible disasters 90 occur on ether DAYS
and sith similar c0incilsnees az to tina.
pace and manner. The frequency with
which the superstitiors shoo,ioo" or
spell Is broken disprovcs the theory a.
g. the aniucSiress Il Friday and ~ ~.
ssa u - oaly when perfect coubina-
Too pressafs itself that the ogres assert
fse vsti'y o, Tbs absurdly indcfensible
l-l,cr
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23
WAS A SUDDEN CALL
Mss PsternaIla kostsier Found
Dead IN a Bath Room.
STOMACH BURST BY VOMITING
Autopsy Necessary 60 Determine Cause
or DeAth--Dece&s-i VA = High
school Curt

Miss Peternalla koetsier. a young
woman about - years old. died 30 sud
denly anu under such mysterious cir
eumstanees last Friday evening al the
Residences IT John L. Wilkes, No. :s9
East Fulton street. that Coroasr Locher
was called and al autopsy vas made 10
determine the cause 81 death.
Mrs. Wilkes found the girl quite dead
sitting IN closet in tho bathroom.
The young woman was al orphan.
having been left alone when her father.
Jacob koetsier, died last March The
late DIR. Shepard was friend Of the
family and procured a home for the
young woman with Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkes,
where she had since lived She was a
bright intelii gent girl and was a mem
Der of the high school clsss u -. She
had complained OF a stomach difficulty
but it WAS not thought To be serious
enough to require the attention OF ply
sieian. She attended school pretty regu-
larry but Friday evening she appeared
10 be feeling worse when she returned.
Mrs. Wilkes followed her upstairs and
seeing that the young woman was at
tackled by vomiting she told her she
would go down and get her some mesli-
cine. Mrs Wilkes was gone but few
minutes and when she returned she
found the girl dead as stated Coroner
Locher vas called aud Saturday morn
ing he made an autopsy. the result %
which showed several small tumors ia
the stomach. The STRAIN occasioned by
vomiting had burst the Innings OF tho
stomach which were weakened by a
tumor and tho contents Of the stomach
we're etnptied into the abdominal cavity,
causing almost instant death. The re-
mains were removed 10 Undertaken Dur
fees Office where the funeral will be held
this afternoon at o'clock
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

Ii should not be supposed that his
troubles began at once. They were, as
most troubles are, OF gradual growth. At
first his head began 10 pain him. be felt
unusually tired and had peculiar pains
throughout his body and general lack
OF interest in life. especially for food.
These troubles continued and increased,
until finally he consulted some Of the
leading physicians in Baltimore. They
made'a careful examination and found
that he was suffering from chronic
Brlghts disease. and that OF the worst
order. They treated him with the most
heroic medicines, many of them con-
tanning opiates and digitalis, but he
grew no better. Returning homo with
the expectation OF speedy death. he de-
termined 10 make one final effort. He
did so, and although he was so greatly
reduced, noticed change for the better.
This change continued. he improved
steadily. and Is a well man today. wholly
through the use OF Warmers Safe Cure.
the remedy that took~him from the low
est depths OF suffering back to life OF
health and strength. In speaking upon
the subject he said
Il am now the picture OF health,
weighing $50 pounds and leading an
active business hfe at 50 years Of ago.
keep a supply Of Warmers Safe Cure on
hand, and as oil is used TO Intricate
rusty machinery when long neglected. 1
find this valuable lubricator has the
same effect upon me. l believe that il
will help any one who uses il. and that
in no case will it fail il the sufferer con
tinues 10 use it faithfully"
The above case. while a remarkable
one. Is only one az many in which saliva
ton from the grave has been effected
through the use OF this great modern
remedy. There are thousands OF women
who were once weak. run down and suf.
fering from troubles such as only women
can suffer and who are today in perfect
health and enjoyment OF the pleasures
81 life.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

Senator James r. Pierce OF New York
writes.
For the past two years ! have suf
Tered very much from an aggravated
form 81 nervous dyspepsia. ! have re-.
sarted fo various remedial agents. de.
riring bot little benefit 4 few months
s'nce a friend - mine suggested the
trisl ~ Aiicock's Porous plasters Fol
lpSinz the suggestion have been using
me same with the happiesi effects To
those similarly afflicted let rae suggest
ne manner - their use. place one
over my stomach. oue OVER the hepatic
region and one on ny hack. The eject
= excellent Prom the day commenced
the'r use have beer sloely hut surely
a. proving. ard am quite conti,ienf that
tf eoninuing ! shall aaein b. rsetsre.l
% my accustomed hssifh.-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

The local lodges Of the 40. u. W
have decided 10 have DO general cele.
bration 81 tho 18th anniversary Of the
order which occurs next Friday. Elab
crate preparations ara being made in
other cities for the Observance ot the
day. but owing 10 the demonstration
here last spring IL was not thought ex.
pedieut 30 incur an additional expense
70 the various lodges. The lodges will
observe the day quietly with individual
entertainments and social parties.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23
COMPROMISE DEBATE.

Compounds viii be placed in the sen.
atorial scales this week and the proba-
bihties now are that IL will be found
wanting. As outlined in these columns
yesterday morning the proposed con-
promise will amount 10 defeat OF both
sides TO the controversy. Senator Petit
grew 81 South Dakota. free silver pop
uiist. readily grasps the character OF the
proposed substitute and its political
effect II accepted and passed. There is
nothing in 1t but glory for Cleveland.
The ominous silence Of the republican
seoatorg Is significant They plead ig-
nosance Of the terms OF the comprom-
lee although the newspapers have
printed them in detail. Ii is
quite probable that they have de
tected the political ruse which this
proposition 50 cleyerly conceals, and will
await time and opportunity 10 prepare
themselves To meet the emergency q
vote. Even IL the republicans shall con-
sent To accept the compromises. the pop
uiists wlll oppose IL They are in ride
ulousiy small minority, but il they in-
sist that the courtesy OF the senate
shall be extended to them the debate on
the compromise will be as Ruthless and
wearying as on the repeal. They may
defend their obstruction by the same
Arguments used by the anti-repealers.
A large minority is entitled To no cour-
tesies that a small minority is denied.
II looks like a case of '-out OF the FRY.
Ing pan into the fire.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

Nothing ike made before and reaches perfeo-
ton among silver poishc~ nothing better
cles OF and adornment that bright shining
always should ~
arnsh better than and the
is Slboma
ms u cbamos skin thoroughly saturated with chem
cal compound which uncquatd polishing
nishiug properties gold silver
surfaces Other poIhcs gritty grind tbe
faces OF metals thus making bright They polished
surface aud destroy beauty Stiiiona
surfaces protecting preserving while paishes
Stilboma Its =
Not only does brighten and keep bright polished suaces
but also preserves them.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23
He WAS RESURRECTED
Brought Back From the Portals
Of the Grave just in Time.
WHAT He SAW AND FELT
a Graphic Description Of . Mos, Re-
markabie Event-Are You Certain
You Are Safer

Mr.. A. Frank Byrd. whose picture
we present below. Is a resident Of the
town OF Temperanceviile Va. lie 10
gentleman OF standing and prominence
IN his locality. where he has lived for
many years To view his strong and
forcible face one would hardly think he
had ever experienced any physical
trouble. but il is fact none the less
that he has probably been as near 10
deaths door as any man who is alive
today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

sult IA sors toes. The light. howeseF.
~ai - Pretty one, sad. althozgh IL
snd 10 - irsssoe4kiy dEsd a. fate. THs
heSaID 81 take plsssnFe. IN default q
a da9oerat azsncy. u pat both ssdss -
The eontest IN sseord' a. tue f0rsu ses
% var Eos and ebb
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

DR. PAKKHuRsr does not believe the
time viii ever come when church mem.
hers viii use a telephone to listen to
sermons Of course not. How could a
woman show all the other women ia tho
congregation her new bonnet? Mr.. Ed
ison's idea is absurd and impracticable.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

JyREy SrSPsoS will deliver lecture
before the Ann Arbor students next
month. As ANA Arbor IL fastidious
city, and as Jerry is TO receive sl00 for
his populistie opinions. it is hoped that
he vill lay aside for the time being his
conscientious scrupIes against wearing
socks
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

lr Is amusing to note the vigor with
which local exchange protests against
continuing tho worlds fair another year
now that It Is practically decided not to
continue II Possibly marked copies
viii be forwarded to the authorities
10 convince them that their decision
meets with approval. at least by one in
consequential publication.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-23

CHsELEs a. D,x. has neglected to
Wait the fair lie has denied himself
The pleasure q heholding the grandest
spectacle tne eyes ~ man ever beheld.
tie Is toe sordid TO feel tvinge % re-
gres AMI nobody else uill feel enc for
him.