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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

for wife Is fxed. but there is no choice
allowed
The candidate, says waverley Maya
rine. lays the sum of money 1t the
kings feet and he may receive in ex-
change young girl of eighteen or =
toothless old hag Of sixty. But he
dare not grumble or complain and can
only leave the palace with his bargain
II any wife qusrrels with her hus-
band and wishes To- leave him. accord
ing 90 an old custom. she has right 10
return To the kings palace The pres
ent monarch is said 20 possess only =
few hundred wives. but there have
been kings Of Dahomey who possessed
three thousand consorts
All the officials at the court. when
they epter the kings presence. lie aat
on th@Fround and strike their fore
heads on the foor. a. sign that they
humble Themselves To- the dust. Even
Themigau. the chief minister. Is com
peliei 90 crawl toward his sovercign's
feet when be has a communication 90
make
The women 81 Dahomey. after their
marriage. lead miserable life They
are never allowed ~ eat With their
husbands aud receive snv Instruction
he may wish ~ give them on their
knees No wife would dare - stand
IN her husband presence sifhsut hi =
special permission
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
A Doctors Ambition Realized.

The doctor in speaking Il his three fsvofiie
prescriptions says; 1t has been the GREATEST
ambition of my life % compress into thfes COS
pounds the principal virtue 81 al n4ejicines-
believe have accomplished this IN Pe the
catarrh and consumptlve rmedss MAn-ss.lin. the
laxative; and La-c0-pi-a. The blood u1eiicinss
Now that theee. my regular prescriptions. taye
come 10 be extensively used as family meticinetI
feel keen desire - render ell the assisfsuce
possible 10 those v no make o, then. tin.
cerely believe that an intelligent uee - slese
remedies Pern-na. Mana lin AID Ia "a r. a.
would convert the moaning and frcifui multituds
81 little children into glad and bouncing play
mates and change the vast humber q sock wOsn an
who drag themselves wear1ly b. Their das tssis
into sprightly happy wives and sisters aud the
throngs OF disspirited. unhealthy met into Dollst
and stalwart husbands aud hretherrT
No family should be- without copy a Tie "fih
OF Life. a complete guide o. the - al tis
eases Sent free by 1hy Pe ma Drug Manu-
featuring Company ~ Csluu.t'us Ohio
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
INDIANS or yucATAN.


Hrf&~s IN karty Dsfa
In an old book called The Due
cancers Of America recently re-
printed. is given curious account Of
the customs in vogue among the Yuca-
tan indians two hundred years ago.
I. runs substantially a. follows
As scon "a child j. born IL l. ear
ri~d ~ the temple where q circle or
belle IL made and 6lled with ashes. On
this heap 81 ashes the naked child IL
PLACED and ieft there . whole night
alone. not without great danger. no
one daring - come near 10 The
temple IL op~n on ell side.1 80 that all
sorts of beasts msy freely - In ard
out The NEXT DAY th> father and rri.-
ttv~s r~turn % 49, II the tracks e. step
Of snT animal appears printed in she
s~hrs II 40 track - found she p.,or
baby - left there Until .ous. beast has
left behiad e fh~ marks ~ its feet
To this anilnsi sh- new born babe I.
eons~crntes. &c nnso lts God. sna this
hesss Ne = bsand - vsovxhip snd sprYe
al hts hfe Ia besne 1T. PATTON aud
prgt~ctcF When R~o~n - fnselA
frsc~ the psrents instrart him Ia r.
gsrd ~ IA. pairna h~ass. $50 s~aeh
him ~ ~rvs .aa hcecs Il .a Ms ssn
prvp~r tss~f re go a. she t~s.pis
sns nshh-s e-~~ings - tk~ hsssa o.
a.. e-ssrs> ~ 49, ~. ~h@a ~ lcy~s ~
har-n~s - say ~sg ~ mskes s4s
esspssssssts - H. h~s~s Hwk@uee +
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

adds the narrator. innocently. many
done the injury of which be complains
are found To be bitten. killed or other
wise hurt by such animals. After this
supcrstitious and idolatrous mann er. :"
he contin ues. do live those miserable
and ignora Mt Indians that inhabit all
the islands of the gulf OF Honduras. as
also many Of them that dwell upon the
continent of Yucatan."
man desiring 10 marry applies
relative. lie IL carefully examined
concerning the manner Of cultivating
their plantations. and ether matters
He Is then given q bow and arrow.
With these tokens he repairs 90 the
young maid. aud preseats her with
garland Of green leaves inierwined
with fragrant fowers. The wreath she
Is obliged to put on Der head. and lay
aside her virgins garland which she
has hitherto worn. All the relatives
and friends now assemble 70 coasalt
as % the proprlety of the rnsrriase Of
this couple Having agreed az 10
their approval. ,hey meet at the house
Of the dzmsels father WHERE thcy
drink Ola certain liquor made n usssze,
or Indian wheat" and here in the
presence ~ this compary. the father
gives his daughter In marriage The
pest daY fh@ newly married bride
eosnes n her mother. pals or sbe
garland AMI tear. u ia pieces. wish
cries and bitter iannentstsouss as,c.srsi.
Ing - the csssosn ~ the eoaasfy
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
DR.. Hartman Sent For in Haste.

At last she became 80 weak and emaciated that
an attendant was constantly at hand to lift her
during the terrible spells ~ coughing to which
she subject, and which were frequently fol-
lowed by alarming sinking spells. during yhich
she often thought 10 bc dying. Ii was dur
ing OF these frightful paroxysms that her
husband was supporting her tenderly and vainly
trying 10 paate her sufferings that she expressed
her belief that IL Dr. Hartman were sent for be
could relieve her. Anxious 10 indulge her in
every WISH as she was thought 10 be dying by
al. he was Immediately sent for but being very
busy not able 10 respond until late in the
evening u the afternoon in which he was cent Tor
IL was not expected that she would survive until
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

Statistics s-a said 90 show that
yonnr rD.n d. not. on the average. 81
tain full physical maturity until they
arrive at The Agc Of twenty eight resr4
Pref seheglier. ~ Harvard. ss.erts. 50
the result q hls observations. That
yossnx uaen 10 nos attain the fuli
measure "a their nensal faculties b.
forr twenty ave vsws e ace. A
shrwwa observer las said tssi most
-n-n 49, t4ass ~ntil they az fhirty sns
lsttl- assvs anffi thcr srr t~~nfs Htr. =
sfss8 this ssst-sts wish shs ssaesa 80 =
sasuha.a which vss Ard ~ dirty
srsoag ,he ancient lieff<~s sDd etises
rners
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

: The masses Of the people who cannot afford 70
procure the services % this eminent physician
need no urging 10 avail themselves OF this oppor
tnnity OF getting his most valuable subscriptions
whenever they Hence il IL that the spread
Of these remedies over the greater part OF the
United States until they known Ia almost
every household has been accom- plished with very
little advertising. The news Of their wonderful
efficacy travelled from person TO person even faster
than any newspaper advertisement could carry IL
Once introduced into a neighborhood the cures
effected are sufficient advertisement An adsan-
tage which these remedies POSSESS over other
medicines lie that medical pamphlets. written by
The doctor himself giving a complete description
their 10 every case furnished free TO every
patient. The pamphlets are written in language
easily understood by the ordinary reader. making
each one who uses tho repledies competent 10 use
them intelligently.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
How a Case Of Consumption was Saved.

Mrs. 7. s. Ebcrlein. during the year 1852 began
10 develop the usual symptoms OF consumption.
Cough medicines tonics. codliyer oil and stimu-
iants were resorted 10 by her physicians without
avail. Frequent consultations held. but
nothing checked the steady progress Of her
malady. The repeated examinations ~ her lungs
indicated the rapid strides with which she was
nearing the end. Her physicians honorable
members OF the medical fraternity. in whom Mira
Eberlein's husband and family had perfect -onf-
dence. and the sorrow with which they listened To
their decision that they had exhausted everything
known 10 them in vain for the relief Of the wife
and mother Of the afflicted household can be bet
ter imagined than described. As is common in
consurhptive patients. Mrs Eberlein continued
hopeful long after her attendants believed her
beyond cure.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

The above telegram il only one OF many re-
eeiyed by The Peru Drug Manufacturing
Company from all parts Of the United States
and serves to indicate the wonderful demand for
Pe-ru.na. Man a lin and La Gu pi-a everywhere
they known. Never before In the history OF
medicine has there been anything like it, Used
first a. the private prescriptions OF q successfu
physician they gradually became known farther
and farther from home. until today they are
rapidly becoming the most popular proprietary
medicines in the world. la view OF their remark
able origin aud growth evidenced by the
following brief history Of them is creating great
interest. having appeared in the leading papers Of
this country:
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

use and dose. that they might supply the demand
for them that had sprung up outside my regular
patients. TO which at last consented. They
now to be found wherever have patients and
continue to prescribe them as my principal pre-
scriptious scarcely ever finding ii necessary 10
use any other medicine. These three compounds
are distinguished by their names-Pe-ru ma Man
a-.in and La-cu-pia-and their composition is
effected by process entirely unlike any other
medicine known, which process was perfected by
myself after years experience. which process very
greatly highieens the curative virtues Of each in
gredieut OF the compound. This led 10 the forma-
ton OF the Pe-ru-na Drug manufacturing Com
pany OF Columbus. Ohio. who have the sole right
TO manufacture these medicines"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

Moving stones are located IN Long
pond. Ne. On the essterly side OF the
pond Is a cove which extends nearly a
hundred rods further east than the
general course Of the shore. The bot
tom j. clay and very shosL On the
bottom are stones Of various sises.
which. IL Is evident from various cir
cumstances, have an aunaa] motion
toward the shore Tks proof Of
this l. the mark or trss& left behind
them. and the bodies 81 efsy driren up
before them some of fhese stones
are two or three tons wright and
have left track ~ several RODS. hsv-
ing at least cart-fo1a on cray s'~ior~
them. The shore of this COVE - lined
with these stones. which. u would
seem. have crssvled Out % the water.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

IL is saia thst when coal vas frst
ssrd IN Enrisnd The prs issiice agalnrt
Il ~as 40 strong thas tas haBee - eofn-
mons s~tl'ionsa the ling - prohibit
the farther u.s ~ ths infsrnsi sna
nosiap. esei 4 ssfsi rre. taF1afion
heFing faiiel - shzts the nu'~snr-, .
srnssnissise ess agg-sinsssl ~ ss-er-
tsia whe bafres s~tls~ Nffhin tse
Iiteits - tAe n.fs - i.sfeionl - fns 81
~ hfahiing ~ ~ ssst sgsfFn~~ sod
~ f~Fn.si f'ea - ths fususesa - iha
s~eesf Ffa.tr = esr f-ff.eF F,fnfsh
nseafs lsed ne $500. : a. vas lcs-ea
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
A New Book on catarrh.

For instance. the remedy Pe-ru-na is generally
considered 10 be the greatest. II not the only
remedy for chronic catarrh yet discovered Not
opiy does Pe-ru-na cure catarrh, but coda
coughs, bronchitis. la grippe, asthma and con-
sumption promptly yield 10 its curative virtues.
The doctor has just completed his new book
Climatic Diseases" which gives a complete de-
scription o. these affections. which 10 furnished
free 10 each patient la this way thousands 81
cases Of chronic catarrh and other climatic dis-
are being cured just promptly and effectu
ally a. il they were under the doctors immediate
attention.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
A Doctors Private Prescription.

Il was astonished at the change in my success
in the treatment Of disease i really believe that
my success at that time. as well at the present
time. depends on the mode by which the ned-
cincs used are prepared my practice soon be-
came extensive that il became evident that
should be obliged to institute a laboratory or
manufactury 10 meet my necessities which did.
Wishing TO meet tho demands Of my private pa
tients | supplied my medicines 10 druggists in
their vicinity. labeled with names known only to
my patients.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
A Short History.

In a recent interview the doctor stated
The first twelve years OF my professional
career did not differ from that of any busy ply
stefan and surgeon. Early in my practice. how
ever | became dissatisfied with the ordinary pre-
paration OF drugs | had teen 90 frequently
disappointed in their operation that suspected
il was due to the way in which the prepaF atoms
were made. began in a modest way TO procure
the medicinal herbs and extract their virtues in
such way that could rely their strength
and purity.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
Catarrh the Cause of Consumption.

Chronic catarrh runs gradually into con.
sumption that il is very difficult TO tell where the
eatarrh ends and the consumption begins. In
deed. DIR. Hartman has always contended Chat
consumption il simply catarrh OF the lungs In
order TO show DIR. Hartmans complete confidence
in Pe-runa a for all forms Of catarrhal
affections from slight cold 10 the worst forms
Of consumption. a viii be cited which is one
Of the thousands cured by ,pe.ru-na.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

making coal burning a esprat ouense.
In the records of the old love- there
il an account of man whe wsshznged
there for no other crime than That Of
using coal for fuel contrary 80 royal
edict: this in the time Of Edward l.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
A Delighted Husband.

cit was two weeks beforr again heard from the
case when the husband entared ms ofilce. radiant
with JOY. and. not waiting Tor tbs usual sAluia.
ions exclaimed. Doctor, Eny wife IL well s)h,
no. you mean she l. better replied But lie
enthusiastic husband insisted that bic NIfs was
well and the heartiest eater az the table The
fact THAI while she had made astonishing
improvement she Obliged 20 continue tie
use 81 Peru many mo1ths "a ie~s than
year she entirely well and hes remained ~
ever since. add Der treatment from The hcejanlng
was Peru IA, and nothing els. To have sten
her a. the time ~ the visit il would have been
impossible TO believe that any medicins OF otter
earthly power coold have saved her a great
many other CASES II catarrhal consumption no
less wonderful than the above might he given.
but space forbsds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
oAsomfY WIVES


All the fernaie pspulssion - ia
hsmey b~iungs - th@ sine. whs s-i.s .
f~~. snee r~ef, ~ snH seht~es ~hs
ssaY - "a ~sat - q -ifs - sosas.
tisse- = . v,sn bss f.sFfaf4ss-t an 49,
- hss*stf ~ pi~es@s tiss slaf - say
vs5 ~if~ IL bestowed nf.+n hifa fses
ss ss~~~s-i ssssk ~ fssssf ti.a nfirs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
The News Spread in All DIRECTIONS.

or course it might have been expected that
these remedies would meet with a wonderful sale,
as multitude of people would naturally avail
themselves OF such opportunity to procure the
benefit OF one or more Of the valuable prescrip
tons which have made DIR. Hartman one OF the
most famous physicians in the United States
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

Robert Robertson. Detroit Mich SAYS, The
chronic catarrh bad gone through nay vhoe So
tenn and my suffering Was simply tHdcscrihabie.
Was told by physicians that ! was 90 DEATHS
door. Commenced "a take Ps-ru-na when I pas
dying man. | am DOW we'll Sanford Robin
son. Adrian. Mich. writes Il had cstarrh
good while befToe wss aware 81 a. Then va
taken down with Ia grippe. aud became - bad
could SAT up only feW moments each dAy. ic
entirely cured the. ChzTlca Reiis Barr
Oak. Mich. former editor u The Michigan
Farmer" at Detroit. who had chtonic catarshai
diarrhoa and had sofne despair az ever Hiding
remedy. permanently cured ~ IFsru "a.
Mrs Emily s. Carson. Aneieriitz Mich. Was
promptly cured 81 catarrhal dyspepsia ly Pc
ru-na- She had become very much reduced Ia
frsh aud was obliged 10 90 without fFsod almost
entirely before taking Pe-rn.na Mrs Josta
Braun Of Dixboro. Mich. had catarrhal asthma
but - now vel and says; i think ID. Haft-
mans medicines are all they are claimed a. be-
and the list might be extended indefinitely.
Those who deslre further particulars shoaid
send for free copy Il Climatic Diseases one
az the latest aud test books Published ga.
farrha diseases.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19

To ione~&f heDfd = a<ssn su9 en~-
f~sFsh frrs - i~s.gsA. assi ssf0wtsg 90
. trea1A .-nipsars s.Als..
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
A Peculiar Composition.

Il had repeated solicitation from druggists to
put on each bottle printed directions a. to the
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-19
HINTS TO THE COOK
Points to BE- Observed IN Prepsr-
ING Birds for the Table.
now TO BUY TABLE GAME
wh<s Maryland csns.sDscks Ass shs
B>-s--why Fcssisered Ga~s -
kep< Three Dzys fs<fbrs Enzing.

lives iong Who
lives well" To
live veil. how
ever. con slsts
nsithsr IN living
sxpsnsively nor
laxurio1sly But
IL does presuP
pose. first. that
the mistress h
the head OF her
o ~ n household
and kftehe u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
DRAGGED BY A RUNAWAY HORSE.
Singular and Shocking Accident to
Mrs. w. j. Murtach

A Singular and Shocking Accident to
Mrs. w. J. Murtagh.
shocking accident happened at the corner
OF Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street about
l:30 O'Clock today. Two ponies attached TO a
country wagon had started to run away from
tho neighborhood of the Center Market
and one of the animals had broken
loose from the vehicle Mrs. Murtagh.
wife of W. J. Murtagh, formerly editor of the
National Republican, crossing the street
at the time and she unfortunate enough to
become entanglsd in the harness She was walking
at the time with Mrs. Pierce, Of Congressman
Pierce Of Tennessee She was dragged from the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue nearly TO the
9Th street depot When picked up her face
was found to be badly bruised and cut, and she
was also injured about her body. besides being
badly shaken up.
Bystanders removed the injured lady to the
National Hotel. where she resides. and DR.
Lincoln was sent for to attend her
1t is not thought that any bones were broken
or that her injuries are Of such a nature ma 10
endanger her life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
THE CLUB HOUSE syH>rp
A Destructive rirr at the Ivy city rr.c. Ia.
Morning

turning.
of the once coy little club house at the wv
'ity race track nothing now remain. bu, mas,
OF smouldering embers and the brick foupda-
ton walls. fire which started about $50 thi.
morning having totally DESTROYED the building
Last evening Mr.. William sandersou. who h..
had charge OF the club house for the mast .even
or eight wears, and his wife and son retired
about ii 80. About four hours later Young Mr.
Sanderson was awakened hy the smell OF smok.
and upon getting up discovered that the hou-.
was on fire. He hastily aroused his parents hut
all three were compelled 20 leave the building
IN their night clothes. SO quickly did the fame.
spread. not having time 10 even
save their clothing. Unfortunately. there
was no means at hand for eN-
tinguishing the flames. and IN an incredible
short time the entire building WAS a mass 81
flames Fortunately the wind was blowing
from the grand stand. OF II. too. would have
been totally destroyed. and probably the fine
stables back Of it, Mr.. Sanderson and
his family lost about everything they pos
sessed. Mrs. Sanderson not even having time TO
catch her purse. which contained about s200
Mr. Sanderson puts his loss at S3, 900, including
furniture. clothing. silver ware and stock, on
which there is an insurance Of about 81 900.
Mr. Sanderson stated to SraR reparter that
he could not account for the origin of the fire,
and perhaps never would know what started it,
1t is said that the Ivy City people will
AT once begin the erection OF another
neat and commodious house. The fire
Will in no way interfere with the Inauguration
OF the Ivy City Jockey Clubs race meeting Sat-
urday, althoug il will OF course cause the
guests of the club some Inconvenience. That
Is. provided a sufficient number of the ex-
pected horses arrive in time, for this morning
not more than twenty horses ready to race we're
at the grounds. Several loads, however,
have left the Gutenberg and Gloucester tracks
Tor the Ivy City track, 1t is said aud are hourly
expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
A NEW CIRCUIT JUDGE.

The Man Already Determined Upon and
His Nomination Expected Today.
Notwithstanding the statement that the OPP
position to the confirmation Of Judge Howell
E. Jackson as an associate justice of the Su-
preme Court was Withdrawn on the understand
ing that President Harrison would not nomi-
nate his successor on the sixth circuit, il
is certain that the President has not only de-
cided to make a nomination for the vacancy,
but has settled upon the man whose name be
will send to the Senate. The nomination will
probably be made this afternoon. 1t is under
stood that the nomination will be somewhat
in the nature Of a surprise. The person de-
cided upon is a well-known and able man, and
1t Is thought that the nomination will meet with
general approval. 1t is believed that neither
Mr.. Thomas j. O'Brien of Grand Rapids, Mich,
nor Afford Russell Of Detroit, whose names
nave been prominently urged upon the Presi-
dent, will be chosen.
The nominee. however, will be q Michigan
man.
Though the nomination may meet with uni
versal ap probation there can be no doubt tina,
the confirm alton will be bitterly opposed.
1t is Judge Hanchett.
The President late this afternoon sent to the
Senate the nomination Of Benton Hanchett of
Michigan to be circuit judge of the sixth judi
cial district to succeed Howell E. Jackson, who
was made associate justice of the United States
Supreme Court.
Henry W. Raymond who is the private secre-
tary Of the Secretary Of the Navy. has been
nominated to be examiner OF claims in the
State Department in place of Mr.. Partridge.
THE NEW JUDGE.
Benton Hanchett is between fifty-fiye and
sixty years old and is resident of Saginaw,
Mich. He is one of the leading lawyers
OF that state but has never held any judicial
or public Office except as presidential
elector in 1876. He is straight
out republican and has been mentioned as a
candidate for Senator and justice of the su-
preme bench Of Michigan. but has always de-
clined to accept. He himself endorsed Mr.
OBrien for the place. His selection Was due
to Attorney General Miller and the Presidents
personal knowledge OF him.
The following nominations were also made:
]. E. Cochran Of Nebraska to be consul of the
United States. at San Salvador.
K r. Lewsllyn of Utah to be judge of pro-
bate in the county of San Pete in the territory
Of Utah.