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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
He LOST HIS JOB
Fresh Stisst Car Conductor Sum-
manly Discharges
ON COMPLAINT OF A WOMAN
o. ~ BsAfbrd Meets the wlroag Pas-
ssnxsr ssd - Representatives,
Complains NADIA
ON COMPLAINT OF A WOMAN

o. T. Biekford. . condnstor for the
Consolidated Street Railway company
On ths Lafayette and Stocking street
line. vas discharged By the company
yesterday Cor conduct urbecomipg .
gentleman and tending 10 bring disgrace
on the company.
A few days ago . prominent citizen
west into Manager Chspmsn's ofi'ee
and complained that Bickford had been
rude 70 his wife while assisting her 20
alight from ear. Mr.. Chapman asked
for full explanation of the conduct Of
the conductor and assured bis visitor
that he would keep no man In
bis employ that would act disrespectful
to his patronA Ii was explained that
tho visitors wife was q passenger on
Bickford's car and when he assisted her
TO slight he grssped her arm with
greater force than was necessary. for the
purpose OF attracting her attention. The
woman Was offended ard manifested
displeasure at tho rudcness OF the con-
ductor and upon reaching her home
informed her husband The husband
ADD wife decided 10 report 70 the COM
pany.
His Record Examined.
Bickford had been in the employ Of
the company about ak months but no
complaint regarding him had
bean made 10 the olijce by patrons
OF the road He was considered
faithful conductor. and the charges
were somewhat surprise to the CON-
pany. The complaint was received with
the assurance that the matter would be
thoroughly investigated Bickford was
summoned into the Office before the gen.
craI manager. who informed him the
nature Of the charges preferred against
him. He denied that he had done any
thing OF the kind. but he was suspended
pending an Investigation A little sharp
detective work in the case discovered
evidence that Bickford had been guilty
OF similar methods OF attracting the at
tention Of women passengers on scv-
eral previous occasions but the
parties aggrieved had not made
the fact known to the general Office.
When the MASKING propensities OF Bick-
ford became known he was summary
discharged A representative OF the
company says the company will not
keep men Of that character in its SER
vice after il becomes convinced that its
patrons are imposed upon. Bickford
was formerly employed by two or three
local grocers at various times as delivery
man and IL well known In the eastern
part Of the city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
Can't Wash il Out.

Anything dyed black with Diamond
Dye fast black always stays black
There are three kinds: fast black foi
wool, fast stocking black Tor cotton. and
fast black for silk and feathers They
will dye dresses. cloaks. suits, trousers
ribbons, feathers, stockings, etc. a rich
full black that will not crock. fade OF
wash out BE sure to get Diamond
Dyes. as they embody the latest discov
cries and are superior to all other dye
afuffa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
Burial Permits

Martha Palma. y. ST. Broadway,
Greenwood. Charles ID. Parker, No. 156
jackson street. Greenwood. John Cal
laghan, Home for the aged. St An
drew's Helena Uearska, No. oil Sec
ond street, Mt Calvary. c. K Micham.
No. $50 Lake street, Lamont.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
The Rev. Bocr viii Remain.

Last Tuesday evening the Rev. III. X.
Boer. pastor Of the Ninth reformed
church. corner of Watson and Delong
streets. and his family, were happily
surprised. In appreciation OF the an
nouncement to his church that he had
declined the call TO the passionate OF the
reformed church Of jamestown Center,
Michigan. hrs practitioners made him
and his family visit. rendered their
thanks and presented them with beau
tiful piano lamp The evening was
pleasantly spent. and the dominic and
his wife felt glad and grateful
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
AZ a K,pe Ola Are.

Grandfather Hoskins % Wright was
buried yesterday from the Advent
church IN Berlin Mr.. Hoskins waa -
years old and had voted with the repub-
iiean party or the party holding TO it,
principles Tor seventy-seven years He
has seen every administrator from
Washington 10 the present time. The
old gentleman remained hearty until
about one week ago, when he began
failing rapidly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Valley City Council No. L. Royal
Templars 81 Temperance. will tender a
reception 10 Brother and Sister Backus.
formerly members OF that council. but
nox % California. on Monday evening.
October % AT Good Templars' hall. Nc.
Mullen block. IL is desired that every
member % the council be present A
literary and musical program will be
rendered. Come. and bring your
frisEds--admission free. say the off.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

In LEW OF the ordinary conference at
the Ladies' Literary club house this
evening. there is to be lecture by j. G..
Kheiralis, an Egyptian, on life in Egypt.
The lecture is said to be full Of inter
esting information. II will be prefaced
by brief address from the Rev. III.
Digby Johnston at 7:35 p. NJ. prompt
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

LAss yesterday and wiil 70 70 chiesgo
1QDoFEos.
hss ksberes Kelly q Ansonia. Conn..
= slealing hsr hxethsr. Dr. C. ~ Kelly
Ars H. Parser lSobinsos - rscoserlns
hen severe attack q typheid fssee-
Geofss W. Gay has returned fron
Chicago.
henry Sullivan vent 70 Chicago yes
teEday.
nr. and Asx Andres Fsfs ara in chi-
casa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

With the exhilarating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli.
ness. which follows the use Of Syrup of
Figs. II unknown TO the few who have
not progressed beyond the old time
medicines aud the cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted by
the well informed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Hundreds OF men, women and chill
dren could he seen yesterday carrying
away tablets from the great tablet sale
~ Wykes q Burma These tablets we're
bought at the mortgage sale II the
Grand Rapids Book kindery. therefore
enabling this firm 10 give such bargains
Come early while the stock IL large.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

The reception this evening 10 be given
IS the members of the ". G. L. L. AZ
the FOUNTAIN street baptist church To
TIE boaryi Il education. the superinten.
dat ard teachers q The city schools
and the husbands % the ". &. 7. T.
members bids FAIR - b a very enjoyable
che. Al committees are expected at
Tsf- ,,-rsr,rk
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

SAGINAW. Mich, Oct. 35-Two little
grape seeds lodged in the vermiform ap-
pendix came near causing the death Of
Miss Augusta Zuhn Of this city. An
operation was necessary. which vas per-
formed at Saginaw hospital. and il is be-
lieyed she Will recover. Two and one
half pints OF pus had termed in aud
around the appendix.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

1t is probable that the single fare
worlds fair tickets will be sold until
November 5. good for ten days. The
Central Traffic association sent tele-
grams to the local passenger agents
yesterday. asking il they would vote in
favor OF the extension.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Ctarie3 T. Micham OF Lamont. who
wss kic ed By horse al the residence
. % II. N. Waters 90 College aVeuue last
Frioay. died yesterday at the residence
OF his s0a on Lake street IL was known
frrsn toe fret that the wound he re
csived would prove fatal. but his stroug
constitution permitted bin to survive
longer than Eas expected he vas IS
v.a~s "a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Ross Moore Seriously Hurt ~ Bisseii's
Carpet Sweeper FACTORY.

Ross Moore. son % Capt. III. y. Moore.
and timekeeper ~ the Bissoll Carpet
Swsepsr Office. met with serious acct
dent yesterday afternoon. tie was 10
the packing room and climbed 10 the
top u step ladder when his foot alp
ped aud he slid down the ladder. his
back striking each step q the ladder as
be descended lie did not at first think
be Was seriously hurt and walked 10 the
Office when he was suddenly seized with
a peculiar twitching aud jerking Of the
nerves and muscies of his body. He
Was entirely Frustrated and was taken
home in hack. DIR. Fuller attended
him. Fears % paralysis from the injury
20 bis back were expressed by his friends
last evening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
A Surgical Operation.

For the cure Of Piles is always painful
often dangerous and useless, and invari
ably expensive; on the other hand there !,
q new, certain cure, perfectly painless
gives instant relief and permanent cur
and costs but tride. 1t is the Pyramid
Pile Cure. IL Is hlore certain cure thar
. surgical operation, without any OF tn,
intense pain, expense and danger Of M
operation. ANY druggist viii get 1t fci
you.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
Announcements.

We take pleasure IN announcing 10
you the opening u our hair dressing and
manicure psriorS rooms "a ard IS The
Gilbert The services e Miss Mary
NarKay. q competsnt and exreriencesf
hair dresser. have been Fecnred. Mis-
Myrtle 4. Marsh viii have charge II
the Manicure Parlors. We invite you
20 cal Ms l. J. MARsa a Co.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
a Now Pile Renedy

Has created sensation among physicians
by It's wonderful effects in speedily curing
every form Of Piles. 1t Is called the
Pyramid Pile Cure. II is cheap and sim
pie to use. but nothing removes the
disease 30 quickly. safely and surely.
Any druggist win get II for you.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
Contariouz Diseases.

y. Jansen. No. 2S3 Quimby. street
typhoid fever. Neya Beattie, No. Sls
Wealthy avenue, measles. Cornelia
Viergever. No. go North avenue, diph.
iberia.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

*t48 - A
The Sacczbes general committee. In
charge u tSs enteTtssnmsntof me great
camp review hsFs In Septsnber. held q
meetilsg iE the rssunda Ct The Aorton
house last night % consider means Tor
making up the deficit II the treasury.
The exact amount requsrsd 70 pay the
debt could not be de.ssmlSsd, 40 the
chairmen q the subcommittee we're
not al present The committee 70
quests an ifemized statement q the En-
pendifurss frou each chairman before
means are adopted Tor raising the
zmocnt. and another meeting viii bs
held a. the same place next Sunday
afternoon ~ I'D 10 receive the reports.
The plan under consideration now 10 10
appoFtion the sun needed pro rata
among the tonts The sum 10 BE- raised
10 thought to be about q. 600
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Deaf Try experiments with rrspars
hens uBhearsi a and autrSed. bat z.t
reliahis. kcnest neticlne ifke Hnca'e
Sareapariila. which - peculiar IN il
curaffve merit LOO aoises ere dollar.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

We respectfully invite the lsdies of
Grand Rapids 10 inspect our mammoth
display II Chrysanthemums Saturday.
Oct 18th. at Browns Seed Store.
Your ebe<iient servants
THx GRkSp RsFII,e FLoRAL Co.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

f6 An To Chicago and return tonight.
oo.70 via q. r & !. train leaving at
1l:20 p. m and for all trains every day
this week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
Every Day.
Half Rate to Chicago
Win

-. ~ w. W.
Commencing today and continuing
until October 30th. inclusive. the @. K
w. NJ. R'y will cell excursion tickets for
all trains every day for one way fare for
round trip.
Tickets will DO good 10 days. includ-
ing date OF sale. Don't forget!
EVERY DAY VIA THE c. W. NJ
GEo. DEHAvEx. G.P. A.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

fS An to Chicago and return tonight
vo.f0 via @. X & i. train leaving at
1l.20 p. m and for all trains every day
this week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Srarruvs az again muifipiyirr
rapssiiy. especially is ne ecaafry. sassa
th~ iax seat into eject prchlhttinz IN,
killsne from April - Nevenber 1.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Everyday excursions 10 Chicago via
c. & W. NJ. $40 every day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

fare for rosItl tsipsst0 ever day 10 sna
inclaalng oaobsf ~ Take Go = a.
train. arrive Chicago A D ~
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Go TO Chicago via Lake Shore; one
fare for round trip every day until Oc-
tober 30, inclusive.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

TIE Lake shore rsilasay are nov eel
ing tickets . Chicsxo sa,si return II ors
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

Every day excursion TO Chicago vim
G. 4 w. u. $40 every day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

See Fcn Bioemsas-seo Full Blssminx
The Grsnd Kspids Floral cosspary
viii make maaamoth show u sery nas
spseimens q full bIooaing Chrysanthe-
mums Saturday. October 18th. and re-
specially invite the ladies' 81 Grand
Rapids 10 inspect the same The die
play will be ready Il 9 o'clock q ~. and
= sale viii follow commencing At rb.3p
= IA AL lovers Of the popular aoxer
should attend the shox and sale. Prices
will be very reasonable. and free delis-
cry will be made on half dozen planfs
or more. There 10 one feature about the
sale that should interest hundreds Of
ladies Of the Valley City. via. that 10
per cent Of the gross sziss Of this mann
moth display viii b donated 70 the sh
Cecilia society Of this city. The sale
viii Be held az Browns Seed Store. NosL
- and u NeTth Division street.
Very Respectfully.
THx grand kArrDs fLoRAL ConrAsr.
Families who have ss yet not used
LILY White -four should give II = trial.
Mammoth sale Of Chryssnfhemums
st Browns Seed Store. Saturday. Oct
18th. offered By the Grand Rapids Flo
raj Co.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26

'wAsn psss ard anguish wiring the
hrow
A transferring angel thou = Brouo.
SeitHer.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-26
For Your Liver and stomach Take
For Your Liver aud Stomach Take
WHITE & WHITES
BLOOD
LIVER
PILLS

These Liver Pills are composed Of the active
principles of vegetable drugs that have special
action on the liver and bowels. They are small.
pleasant to take. prompt in their action, will
not grippe or initiate. and perform their work
to the perfect satisfaction OF the patient.
White a Whites Blood and Liver Pills restore
the torpid liver to its normal condition. create
healthy action in the digestive organs and
cure constipation, By securing prompt and reg
ular operations OF the bowels.
DIRECTIONS: For Ia bitus' constipation, take
two pills ar bedtime; for loss of appetite. with
headache, one pill 1t bedtime; for biliousness.
dyspepsia. dizziness, nausea, etc, one twice a
day for several days, then take one every night
every other night. regulating the dose Ia suit
the constitution, and continue until tho bowels
become regular in their operations. sc bottle
White 4 Whites Headache Powders stli
lead. Guaranteed to cure all cases or money
refunded Take no other. Sold BY all druggists
WHITE &WHITE
Morton House Pharmacy, % Monroe 81.
openAI Night Grand Rapids. Mich
The herald., 1893-12-15
Notice of Street Work.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
i on Monday, the 27th day OF Nov. A. d. 1898,
the Council OF the city of Los Angeles did, at
its meeting Oh said day, adopt an ordinance of
intention, numbered 1888 Mew series), to have
the following work done, to-wit:
Flrst-That said
OMAR AVENUE,
in said city from the southerly line of Third
street to the northerly line of Fourth street.
including all intersections OF streets, lex
cepting such portions of said street
a% to BE- tept in ordef or repsr BY
any person or company having railroad tracks
thereon, and also excepting such portions as
have been graded, gIaveled and acceptedj be
graded and graveled in accordance with the
plans and profile on file in the office
OF the city engineer and specifications on file
in the Office OF the city clerk of the city of Los
Angeles for graveled streets, said specifications
being mum mbered five.
Second-That q cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway of said Omar
avenue from the southerly line of Third street
to the northerly curb line of Fourth street lex
cepting along such portions of the line of said
roadway upon which cement or granite curb
has already been constructed and accepteO
in accordance with the specifications in the
office of the city clerk OF said city for construct
ing cement curbs said specifications being
numbered twelve.
Third-That cement sidewalk four feet in
width be constructed along the east side of
line OF Third street to the northerly line of
Fourth street excepting such portions of said
street between Salu points along Whlch ce-
ment or asphalt sidewalk has been constructed
and accepted, said sidewalk to be constructed
in accordance with specifications on file in
the Office OF the city clerk, said specifications
being numbered twelve.
SEC. 2. The city engineer having estimated
that the total cost of said improvement will be
greater than one dollar per front foot along
each line of said street, including the cost OF
intersections, it is hereby determined, in pur
suance of an act OF the legislature of the state
of California, approved February 27, 1893, that
bonds shall be issued to represent the cost of
said improvement. Said bonds shall be serial,
extending over period of ten years, an even
proportion of which shall be payable annually
on the second day of January of each year
after their date, until the whole are paid, and
to bear interest at the rate of per cent per
annum, payable semi-annually on the second
days of January and July of each and every
year.
Reference is hereby made to the said ordi-
nance Of intention for further particulars.
ID. A. WATSON,
Street superintendent.
By f. C. HARMON. Deputy. 12-l3 ct
The herald., 1893-12-15
Notice of Street Work.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
1 on Monday, the 27th day of Now, A; d..
1898, the council of the city Of Los Angeles
nance of intention, numbered 1899 (new Sc
ries) to have the following work done, towit:
First-That said
SIXTEENTH STREET,
IN said city from the west, line Of Vernon
avenue, including all intersections of
streets, excepting such portions OF
quired by law to be kept in order or repair by
any person or company having railroad tracks
thereon and also excepting such portions as
cepted5, be graded and graveled in accord
ance with the plans and profile on file in the
office Of the city engineer and specifications
on file in the Office of thecity clerk of the city
of Los Angeles for graveled streets, said speci-
fications being numbered five.
Seeond-That cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway of said Six
teenth street from the west curb fine of Vernon
street to the east curb line of Union
avenue excepting along such portions OF the
granite curb has already been constructed and
accepted,) in accordaneewith the specifications
in the Office of the city clerk of said city for con-
structng cement curbs, said specifications be-
ing numbered twelve.
Third-That q cement sidewalk five feet in
width be constructed along each side of said
Sixteenth street from the west curb line OF Yer
non street to east curb line OF Union avenue,
excepting such portions OF said street between
said points along which q cement or asphalt
sidewalk has been constructed and accepted)
said sidewalk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications on file III the Office of the
city clerk, said specifications being numbered
twelve.
SEC. 3. The city engineer having estimated
that the total cost CT said Improvement will be
greater than one collar per front foot along
each line OF said street, including the cost OF
Intersections, it is hereby determined in pur-
suance of an act OF the legislature OF the state
of California. approved February %, 1893, that
said improvement. Said bonds shall be serial,
extending over period of 10 years, an even
proportion OF which shall be payable annually,
on the second day of January of each yeaGafter
their date, until the whole are paid, and 10 bear
interest at the rate of per cent per annum,
payable sem-annually on the second days OF
January and July of each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to the said ordi-
nance of intention for further particulars.
ID. A. WATSON,
Street Superintendent.
By F. C.. HANSON Deputy. 12-13t 1T
The herald., 1893-12-15
Notice of Street Work.

pUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
l. on Monday the 4th day OF December, A. d.
1893, the Council of the city of Los Angeles
did at its meeting on said day adopt an ordin-
ance of intention numbered 1949 tnew series)
to have the following work done. to-wit;
F1rst-That a cement curb be constructed
along the west line Of the roadway of said
CROKER STREET,
from the south curb line of Third street to the
north line of Fourth street, (excepting along
such portions OF the line of said roadway upon
which a cement or granite curb has already
been constructed and accepted, in accordance
with specifications in the Office OF the city
clerk of said city for constructing cement
curbs, said specifications being numbered
twelve.
Second-Thata cement sidewalk 915 feet in
width be constructed along the west side of
said Crocker street from the south curb line of
Third street to the north line OF Fourth street.
excepting such portions of said street between
said points along which cement or asphalt
sidewalk has been constructed and accepted),
said sidewalk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications on file in the office of the
city. clerk, said specifications being numbered
twelve.
Reference is hereby made to the said ordin-
ai1ce OF intention for further particulars
ID. A. WATSON,
Street Superintendent
By F. c. HANNoN, Deputy. 12-14 ct
The herald., 1893-12-15
Examination of Teachers.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN semi-annual examination OF teachers Will
be held in the assembly room of the Normal
school building, corner of Fifth street and
Grand avenue Los Angeles, beginning on
Tuesday, December Goth, at 10 O'Clock am.
All applicants tor certificates upon examine
ton must be present at the beginning OF the
examination.
Teachers holding valid primary certificates
and desiring to take the subjects OF the gram
mar grade examination, will meet at above
place on Saturday December Both, at O'Clock
am.
tifcates and desiring to take the subjects OF the
high school grade examination will notify the
secretary OF the board, room AZ, court house,
on or before Saturday, December 3Cth
All teachers holding certificates that expire
January /, 1894, should file applications for
renewal ON or before December %, 1893.
BY order of the comfy board of education.
12.6 At W. w. SEAMAN Secretary.