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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Charles Kimball was elected a
member of the Guards Friday even
ing.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Bishop Davies will be in town a
week from tomorrow.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Solid Oak suits for $2l, at 1876 Dock
street.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Farm four miles from city, with good
buildings, for sale or exchange for city
property. Apply ut ARGUS office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

The Register recorded twelve
deeds last week, the value being
1857.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Ida VanCortland and company
will be at the Opera House on the
28th.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this heading. 10 cents Per
line for each insertion.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Have your eyes examined by Retinos-
copy, the only accurate and scientific
method OF fitting glasses, by DR.. Mcguire.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Owen Fox received $4,000 brick
from st. Clair, last week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Wall Paper? Go to Field & Co.'S for
the best assortment.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Valuable farm land to exchange for city
property. Enquire at Angus ONCE.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Do not fail to have that ringing or
noise in your ears cured with the vibro-
phone as used by DR.. MCGUIRE.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Old papers S cents per dozen at the
ARGUS office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

DR.. MGuire corrects DEroRMrIEs OF
RYRLIDs.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

DIR. MGuire ACCURATELY nts SPEC
rAoLEs.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09
DR.. MGuire removes oArARAors.

Notices inserted uadsr this heading. cents per
Inc for each insertion.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09
Mrs. Mathews,

DR.. MGuire will do STRICTLY CASE
practice.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

See DR.. M'Guire's new method Of treat
ing catarrh
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

Eighty acres of land well timbered Will
hemlock and hardwood, for sale. En-
qulre at this office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

DIR. MGuire, EYE and NOSE, EAR and
THROAT SPECIALIST.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

DIR. MGuire performs any operation
that can be done upon the eye or ear.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

DR.. MGuire operates upon the nose FOL
obstruction or difficult breathing.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

d. L. DurtnWlck was at CneDoyBan last
week.
John Eales left on Thursdays train,
for Cairo.
F. w. Fletcher arrived from Detroit
Saturday.
H. c. Hamill, of the Pioneer, was In
Lansing last week.
A. W. Comstock came up on Saturdays
train, from Detroit.
George Sinclair arrived in town last
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Spratt arrived
home Saturday evening.
County Clerk A. j. Simmons arrived
on the Alpena Saturday.
B. G. Tabor returned home Saturday
evening, from trip east.
Miss M. Steel, arrived from AuSable
Monday, to visit her parents.
NJ. McPhee returned home yesterday
evening, from trip out OF town.
Miss ID. Brainard, OF Grand Rapids, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. II. G. Hamill.
Superintendent Z. A. Tulian, OF the fish
hatchery. went to Manistique last week.
Rev. ii. Ii. Van Auken returned home
Friday evening, from Southern Michigan.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-09

DR.. MGuire straightens crooked III
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
FOR SALE.

An improved plantation Of $50
arperts Of land with a frontage Of
I2a arpenis on the west side uf
Vermilion hayou 81 miles below
AbhevilIe. The whole Of said plan-
tation nearly all is fenced in with
a new hog proof fence and substans
tlal bridge and gates where ever
needed. The additional improves
ments consist Of a good Dwelling
House, cabin, corn crib, bath house
Pecan Grove and Orchards on the
above named plantation. There ID
$50 acres Of cleared land the bal
ance being Of virgin timber and
heavy. Will sell on easy terms; apply
at this Office. Sept. 22.'94.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
The Profit in Cane.


Some Of our sugar growers slip
ping their cane to The sugar facto
ries on the Teche at the price Of
IS cents per ton, for every cent that
prime yellow elai fed sugar sells for
in New Orleans, the cane is deliver
ed at shippers costs to the factory
The following will show that dispro4
p%ortiouate relation of the sugar
growers gross profit with that of
the manufacturer at these prevailing
rates: Sugar cane growers or plan
tiers, one ton of cane at 3 cents, rate
y. C. in New Orleans at IS cents.
$2.55. One acre yielding 20 tous
@ 81 SIS per ton, $500. Fifty,oue
dollars represents the gross receipt
from which must be deducted at
least $50 for cultivation aud cutting
hauling &C., and $40 for freigh.
from Raydie to Teche, fixed at so
cents per ton, leaving a doubtful net
profit Of $ll per acre--predieated
on the foregoing premises. The
manufacturers, one ton of cane will
yield 200 pounds Of sugar "a Sc y.
c. $500 per ton. 20 tons per acre (}
So per ton, $l20 gross profit, dit:
ference Of SO, in favor of manufae
lures on gross receipt. The cost Of
production or manufacture Of one
ton of sugar is at the rate of 80 100
of a cent or 10 round figures one
cent per pound, or $500 per ton or
$40 per acre of cane Of 20 tons, add
to this the cost Of cane, S5l, we have
the total cost to the manufacturer
for working one acre Of cane of 20
tons into sugar namely ST., which
gives him a profit assured and safe
ly of $40 per acre, without bounty,
after dednction from gross amount
$l20.-Rayne Tribune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
3ROC Reward. O

The readers Of the Abbeviile Meridional
will be pleased to learn that there IS III
least one. dreaded disease that science has
been able 20 cure in all its stages. and that
is catarrh. Halls catarrh cure is the only
positive cure now known to to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treatment
Halls C4tarrh cure is taken Internally. acting
directly upon tho blood ard mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the foun-
dation Of the disease, and giving toe patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature ia doing its work.
The proprietors have so mach faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars fer any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Price 75c. Sold by all druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

The rice market has received a
backser this week, prices declining
so cents per sack. The downward
tendency is due to the large i'm
~portation Of Java ard Hawaiian
rice into the United States. Foreign
rice at equal prices has preference
over the domestic commodity. The
c~ognoscenti, however, l~oreshadow
a Use this winter, claiming that
prices will touch $4.0C to $500 .
sack. Considering the shortage in
this years crop and the absence Of
any rice in stock at the opening Of
this seasons business, coupled with
the Japanese, Chinese difficulty. the
horoscope, methinks, should war
rant the assumption that prices will
60 up.-Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
FOR SALE.

Ore hundred and sixty-fve arr
penis Of land just below Pcrry's
Bridge having a trent of 81 arpents
on the Vermilion river by a depth
OF 81 arpents.
This property is intersected by
the public road leading directly to
Perry and Abbeyile, has several
beautiful building sites. is finely
wooded and will make a rich sugar
iarn. 1t is partly improved, having
considerable fencing upon it, a
dwelling house and other buildings.
Terms Cash, or time granted as par.
chaser desires.
Any further information may be
had by applying to Home: Decuif
Or EDWARDS & GREENE, attys.
AbbeyilIe, August 4, 1894.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

NOTICE TO

V, Bouterie. the tinsmith, who is
permanently located or Jefferson
street, is prepared from now on, to
DO all kinds Of repairing that plan
tiers may need, such as lamps made
to order with double and single
spout. smoke stacks. galv cutters,
etc. | am prepared TO do all work
in my line on short notice. Salts
faction guaranteed. and prices rea.
sonahle. V. BoUTERIE.
Aug Is 3m Abbevi lie, La
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
Strength and Health.

Ii you are net feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters, FILA
Grippe has left you weak and weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy
acts directly on Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys, grnt'y aiding those organs
to perform their functions. IF you are
afflicted with sick headache, you viii
find speedy aud permanent reiioi by
taking Electric Bilters. One r'ial will
convince YOU that this is the remedy
you need. Large bottles only 50 eta.
Young Il Edwards. Drugstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
MRS. PARTINGToN,s GRAB,BAG
a CARD no THE PUBLIC.

l have secured the services of an K
pert Milliner, and | am new prepared
to give full satisfaction in my hat de-
partment, as / have also received a
large and complete stock of winter hats
and trimmings of all kinds. Also a
large assortment of notions, velvets,
silks, ribbons, Of all the very latest
and at very low prices.
MY hats will compete with any in
the State tlarge cities not exceptedl. I
therefore solicit your patronage, and
promise to give full satisfaction. Ihave
nothing but the very latest styles Of
hats and trimmings.
Mrs. E. A. MAZERoLLE,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
FOR SALE.

Two eighty acre tracts Of land in
Prairie Greig, all under fence and
well dltched. One dwelling honse,
two cabins, one corn crib and stable,
4 mules, ] three-mule cart, l cult
vator, 8 plows, Is acres of first year
stobole cane, aud seed cane to plant
rs acres with each tract, or will sell
the whole 100 acres with above i'm.
provenents 10 a solid body on easy
Apply to MARTIN BAGLEY,
Aug 25tf Ramsey. La,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
"A w ord 10 the WISE

The shorthand and commercial
course that has been agreed upon by
= club Of the young business men OF
Abbeville, uuder competent instruc.
ton, efords a most excellent oppor-
tunity for a three months course OF
study In those branches Of business
education. The matter of success ia
business life is no accident; it is more
q matter OF correct training for its
requirements. A knowledge of book
keeping, or the science Of accounts,
has long been recognized as indies
pensabEe to the successful business
man or woman. Shorthand has also
become essential in almost all COM
meclal matters, and ID often q yalua.
ole stepping stone to high positions.
The expense to those joining this
class here will be very moderate as
compared with the necessary expense
OF attending o regular commercial
while the instruction, by a
former commercial college teacher,
will be thorough and efficient. The
class will meet every night from Z
o 9 o" 10, beginning Monday. Nov.
II. ALI young persons Interested in
'uch a course are cordially invited
Q meet this Saturday night at the
aW Office Of L. L. Bourges, to ar
'ange further details.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

The Gar OF Russia died Oh
Thursday. November LIST, 1894, at
3 o'clock a. IN. He had been i'll
tor some time and received the best
medical treatment to be secured in
Europe, but medical science failed
to cure him. The whole world will
now watch the new ruler for his
policy in regard to European
matters
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
SOUTHERN PACIFIC Co.

The fayorite line to all points in
Texas, New and Old Mexico, Ar.
IONA. California and Pacific Coast,
as we'll as to all points North and
East of New Orleans.
East time, uneqnalled train SER
vice, Pullman buffet sleeping car
service to Galveston, San Antonio,
Monterey, City Of Mexico and CaR
ifornia. Tourists second ciass sleep
ers also attached to California
trains. j. G. Schrieyer.
Traf Mgr.
WI G. Watson, G. r e r. A..
5 Is 81
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Gov. Murphy J. Foster is long
headed and is filled with political
wisdom, sagacity and tore-tbpaght.
He is made Of the proper texture,
firm and solid. He has the con-
tdence and esteem Of the people OF
this State. He has always been
loyal and true in his championship
of their rights.-Rayne Tribune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
La Grippe.

During the prevalence Of the Grippe the
past seasons it was a noticeable fact that
those who depended upon DR.. Kings New
bnt escaped all of the Troublesome after
effects OF the malady. This remedy seems
TO have a peculiar power il e1fectinr ran
id cures, not only in eases of La Giippe.
but in all diseases of the throat, chest and
lungs, and has cured eases Of asthma and
hay fever of long standing. Try It and
be CONVINCED. It won't disappoint. Free
Store
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

From Monday, October %, at 8
q. m, 10 Saturday. October 9th at
4 p. N, Messrs. Dusou and Bargin
threshed 2O2l sacks of clean rice on
a j. l. Case thresher. The best
days work being AIT sacks. and the
best short run, Of / hours, 20I sacks.
They claim a very good yield. e. l..
Leguoin superintendent the work,
and deserves great credit for his
good manageneut.-Acadia Herald.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

An old friend and experienced far
mer aduces the argument that if the
low price of cotton continues for
FIVE years this will become the most
prosperous country in the world.
He says that it will force people to
live at home and thus bring out the
wonderful capacity of Our soil and
climate for a diversity of produc'
ton. Happy is the man who can
find good in everything; there is
more in the above than is apparent
at first tbought.-Aeadia Advo-
cate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

c. M, Pasquier, the genial mana
ger Of Warner & Co., New Orleans
who have the contract for the canal
from the Bayou Queue-de~ Tortue
down into the Gueydan neighbour
hood, was in town last week and
made a trip down to the scence of
operation. Mr.. Pasqaier says that
slow progress has SO far been made
on account of the ground being SO
dry and hard, bat since the recent
raius more rapid work is being
done.-Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
EBuckIen's Arnfca Salye.

The Best SalEe in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box; For sale by Young & Edwards and
A. j, GODDARD,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a
perfect Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes Biliousness without
purging. AS pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
1t is as large as any Dollar tonic and
retails for SOC. To get the GENUINE
ask for Groves. Sold on its merits no
Cure 10 pay.
You run no risk. All druggist
guarantee Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic to do all the Manufactures
claim for it.
Warranted no cure, no pay. There
are many limitations, To get the GENU-
ask for Groves.
Marfarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss Of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Tryit and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. To get the GENU-
ask for Groves. Sold on its merits
no Cure no pay,
Dear Sirs:-Ship us as soon as posi-
bic 2 gross Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. My customers want Groves
Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience Of over
20 years in the drug business, we have
sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
j. S. BROWNE & Co,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Mrs. l.. o. Broussard returned
home Wednesday evening from a
trip to Mississippi.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

CASTOR Dutel and wife of Che
Mere an Tigre are in town, the guests
of Mrs. Edgar Du:el,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10


Circuit Court of appeal 3rd Cir,
cult -Vermilion Parish La, Octo.
Der Term 1894.
Jean Rung VS. 4. J. Porter Admr.
Appeal dismissed with cost.
Succession of Aristide Castro
Rehearing granted.
Miss Jennie Edgar vs. Jacob
Hayse ct als.-Judgmrnt for Plaintiff
Jacob Isaacs vs. VIM. Vi0aillet
Remy Hebert garnishee- Rehearing
refused.
W. E. Dean ct ais VS. Alexander
Trahan. -Rehearing refused.
Martha Scott VS. W. G. Leonard
ct als.-Rebearlng refused.
Venauce Romero VS. Police Jury
Judgment affirmed.
David Meaux We J. @. Lege-
at Plaintiff cost.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

We have received the first namber
OF the Rayue Tribune, q handsome.
new seven column paper Just started
at that place. May is editor, and he
makes q good paper. Our best
wishes 60 out to you Brother.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Correspondents will please send all com
munications so that they will reach the
office Wednesday night to ensure publi-
cati1n the same week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

DR.. Lyons, the dentist, had the
misfortune of losing a little child
Monday, after a brief illness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Revs. B. Brauche aud Felix, in
company with O. Brousssrd visited
At5beville last week.-RaYre Tri.
bune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
Sherin's Sale.
STATE or LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Vermilion-17th Judicial
District Court-No. GAG.
Charles 2 Gaspard, ct ais.
vs..


By virtue of an order Of sale issu-
ed by the Hon. Aforesaid court in
matters of above numbered and
entitled case
| will proceed to sell at Pnbllc
auction TO tho last and highest
bidder at the front door Of the
Court House at Abbeyille on
Saturday, December Is, 1894.
AT IL o'clock A. NJ. the following
described property to effect a part :
ton between The co owners thereof
to wit.
One certain tract Of land situat-
ed in the Parish Of Yernilion desiE.
mated as the East half Of the NE.
quarter of Sec. Twenty-Five and the
Vest half Of The NV quarter of
Sec, Twenty~three in Township Is
South Of Range Two East contains
one hundred and slxty-one 50 loo
acres.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The above property will be sold
on following terms and condition,
to~wlt: One third of the price of
all adjudIcations to be paid CASH
on the day OF sale, aud the remains
der in one, aud two years there.
after; the purchasers being required
to furnish their promissory notes
with good and solyeat sareties, IN
soLIDo to The satisfaction Of the
sheriff, and made payable to their
own order, OF the law Office of
Broussard & Kitchell, at Abbeyille,
and to be, by them, endorsed in
blauk and conditioned to law inter
est at the rate Of eight per cent per
aunnm from tines due until paid,
with a penalty clause OF ten per cent
additional to be computed on the
amount due and eliga0le Tor Attor.
ney's fees in case it should become
necessary TO place said noles 10 he
hands Of an attorney for collection
after maturity; and to secure the
payment Of said notes, III principal
and interest, as well as attorneys
fees as above stipulated, and all
costs that may accrue, a special
mortgage with vendors lien and
privilege will be retained and kept
on the property sold, aud same shall
not be sold or in any way encum-
bered until full and final payment
OF the amount above reeited and
set forth:
Sheriff Office AbbesilIa La, Nov.
10th 1891.
a. L. LEBLANC Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Louis Laporte arrived from Che
Mere au Tigre last Monday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Last Sunday morning Messrs
Ernest Lyohs, Moses Fischer, and
Leon Godeheaux, of Abbeville, were
in town-Iberian
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

!, Marcelin Frederick, a we'll to do
farmer Of the 4th ward died rather
suddenly last Saturday. His mind
had been affected for several months
and it was thought that he had taken
poison, but the opinion lacks confr-
nation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

RUDY'S PILE SUPPOSITORY
~ guaranteed to cure Piles and
Constipation, or money refunded. 50
cents per box. Send stamp for cir.
cnlar and Free Sample to Martin
Kndy, Lancaster, Pa. For sale hy
ioang d Edwards, Druggists, Ab.
beviIle. La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

= uastardly attempt was made BY
negroes and white republicans to AZ
sassIua'e Sheriff Cade of Iberia oar.
sa 90 Sunday night. Sheriff Cade is
ole q The democratic leaders in the
'nird district and no ma. has work
" more earnestly than he to insure
''e success of the party. This
incident is directly due to the follv
Oh The sugar planters in attemting to
o'eFf'de The white men Of this State
S'ta negroes, and it shows the dan.
ser 70 be feared from again bringing
'ae negro forward as a factor in the
politics OF this State,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

DR.. ". G. Young visited Alb
beviIte on Saturday.-Rayne 1'ri-
buue.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

we understand that the cane cnt
aud ground last week did not make
2 paying yield to the r~efiners at cur.
rent prices of sugar and prices paid
PER ION Tor cane. The cane was too
green. The warm weather then pre.
sal'lng had tended to increase its
growth and not to make saccbaripe
ihatter.-Iherian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Gus. Berdon, OF Meyer Israel &
Co. clothicr's Of New Orleans, was
in the town last week camping On
the trail of his old customers for
winters orders.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10

Bringiin your job printing when
you want any done. 1t is always
right to p~atronizo home industry
especially when the prices are the
same.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-10
"a

r. H. Harrus & Co, wishes to
inform the public that they are nov
at Mr.. Dick Tapkin Hendricks, at
Henry P. 0. and are ready to make
photographs at reasonable, rates
Glad to see all. Work guaranteed
Sept. % 3m.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-30
CHARGED WITH ELECTRICITY,
An Employee in the Edison Works
Has a Marrow Escape.
Restored to Life by Drawing the
Electricity from Him.

HACKETTSTOWN, N. J.. June 3o.-A
case which is exciting much curiosity In
this place is that OF Ernest Ward, who
until recently had been employed In the
lamp department of Edison's works at
East Newark.
While there Ward was shocked sew
eral times by electricity. He was finally
from the works in an insensibie condi-
ton. He was removed to his home here
and was slowly dying. It was supposed,
from the effects Of the shock he re-
ceived. The physicians who are attend
ing him think he has a tumor in his
brain which was affected by the shock.
His aunt. Miss Annie Bonely. said he
believed him to be charged with cleo
II Wards body could be relieved Of the
excess he would recover.
II was decided to attach a ground wire
to portions of Wards body, with Il view
of carrying of what electricity was In
the body.
The experiment was conducted yester-
day A common insulated wire was
made bare at the end one end was
connected with a water-pipe and the
other end was attached to sponge.
which was placed In the patients hand:
The conductor was a perfect perfect one, .S and
what amount OF electricity passed out
OF the body It was noticed that Ward
felt a little better after the operation
and appeared to be semi-conscious.
The experiment was repeated. when
Ward became able to talk and could
distinguish objects around him.
The physicians now attending Ward
say he has a good chance for recovery.