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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
CROUCHS LIFE INSURED.
A Witness Testifies that Holcomb
Made the Application.

Made the Application.
JACKSON, Mich, nov. 26.-At the opening
Of the court this forenoon Geo. Bolles was
again put on the stand, and kept there by
both sides till noon, but very little new tes-
tirnony was brought out. He explained, by
using his hands, how the blows he heard the
night of the murder sounded, and the time
between them. There were three blows upon
the floor, followed by the cry Of ''oh." Then
another blow followed, and another .oh,"
and a final blow upon the floor. After that
all was still but the wind. He said Crouch
owed him SOS at the time of the murder.
After his release from Jail he started on Hol-
combs horse, but met Dan and came back,
and the latter paid him the amount. Wit
ness swore positively that he did not know
who it was that did the murder, nor never
though he did. Never spoke with Julia
Reese about It while in jail, but saw her
daily.
An insurance agent svore that in 1879 Hol
comb had Crouch's life insured, answering
the questions and signing Crouch's name to
the apE hcation.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
IN HOOKING VALLEY.
TROUBLES or A MINING FIRM.
Compelled TO Suspend Work by
Railroad Company-For Which the
Miners Cannot Give Thanks.

Nzw SrRATsynLE, o., Nov. 70. -Rend &
Co. have been compelled to close-their mine
on account of the railroad company refusing
10 give cars 20 load. They had been employ
ing 20 union miners. and it looks as though
a syndicate of the Hooking Valley Railroad
Company have combined % drive them out
of the valley. The real motive of the Hook
ing Valley people is not known, but it is the
opinion OF the miners that they have been
playing into the hands of the syndicate man
ayers, who object TO Rend running the Straits
vile mine Ii was impossible carry out the
threat that they would starve Union men
out, so long as this mine was in operation.
Mr.. Rend has been friend of the miners
in this valley. When the strike against the
syndicates on account of the reduction of
wages, broke ont, he contributed 5000 to
relieve the families of impoverished work
men IN this place. Ii Is said. that at other
points also he was liberal To the starving
men, women and children. He maintained
a living rate of wages, and frequently de
clared that the miners were entitled To the
sympathy of all fair-minded men. He stated
that il was nothing less than infa-
nous that paupers, from abroad,
should be brought here To starye ma i.
five1 miners into subsection. This il not
the first attempt made by the syndicate To
take revenge on Mr.. Rend. A few weeks ago
they sent emissaries among ms own miners
and by clever work inddced them To 20 out
on strike. Mr.. Rend, who was In Chicago,
was autographed for by his superintendent,
and responded promptly. He came home,
called meeting of his employees and ex-
planned the situation 30 them. They saw at
once that he had been played upon and re-
turned To work
, CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-A reporter who called
at Rand's Office to-day was informed that
that gentleman had left for New Straitsville,
o., yesterday morning He had been advised
by the superintendent of his mine at that
point that the Hooking Valley Road had re-
fused TO give him cars to load. Those in
charge of the office in this city had no fur
ther information in regard To the trouble.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
atch to THE TELEGRAM.

Special Dispatch to The TELEGRAM.
GRAND HAVEN, Nov. 26.-To-night Capt.
Joseph w. O'Brien and Miss May Gillen
were married with very impressive Episco-
pal ceremonies in the presence of the elite of
Grand Haven. The house was beautifully
decorated with floral designs and flowers.
There were wedding presents in great varie-
ty and very costly. 1t was the most promi-
nent marriage that has occurred here for
years. Capt. O'Brien is well known to all
marine men on Lake Michigan. The bridal
party left Immediately for Chicago and an
extended eastern trip.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
MicHlGAN's INSANE.
Some information Concerning Num-
bers and Their Accommodation.

Some information Concerning Num-
bers and Their Accommodation
f. NJ. Carroll returned from Kalamazoo
yesterday, where he endeayored TO gain for
his brother Charles admission TO the Insane
Asylum. His efforts were entirely fruitless,
owing TO the present oyer-crowded condi
ton of that institution. While In kalama-
zoo he received from DIR. Foster Pratt some
very significant information relative TO
Michigan's insane. The doctor says there
are 1900 insane people in the State TO be
cared for. The asylum at kalamazoo can
comfortably, and without danger to attend
ants, accommodate ESQ. They now have
there over 500. The Pontiac asylum can
care for 800 comfortably, but now contains
over 600. The asylum at Traverse City can
care for 800, when completed. Besides these
institutions of the State there are a few
private institutions that provide for small
number each. From this il will be seen how
utterly inadequate are the provisions in this
State for the unfortunate insane.- In the
case. of Charles Carroll, who served four
years during the war, and the last nine
months of the time inside of wretched rebel
prisons, it seems sad that there is no institu-
ton to open its doors TO him and provide
treatment for the unfortunate malady, that
was brought upon him only from the hard
ships and exposures received in serving his
country in war.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

BosroS, Nov. ga Washington special
says: The report is again circulated that
Senator Conger, of Michigan, is to reign in
order to succeed Chief Justice Carter on the
district bench. The report doubtless takes
its rise from pressure being exerted on the
President by Michigan politicians to provide
IN some way a life Office for Mr.. Conger,
who wants il, while they want chance to
fill his seat in the Senate. Mr.. Conger says
be knows nothing of the Presidents plans"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
The Canadian Premier Banoueted

LONDON, Nov. 26.-Sir John A. Mcdonald,
the Canadian Premier, was rendered ban
quet tonight, at which the Marquis of Lorne
presided. Sir John, in replying to the toast
of the evening. said every one in the Domin-
ion seemed determined to Danish the spirit
of discord and endeavor to promote unity
among various races of which the population
is composed. The instincts of the people
were in favor of monarchical form of gov
eminent. He did not think the proposal to
have Canada represented by delegates in the
British parliament a practical one.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

At the regular meeting Of the Grand Rap
ids Lodge No. 8, A. O. q. W, the following
preamble and resolution we're unanimously
passed:
WHEREAS, Our brother, William Marshall
a trae and faithful member Of our order
hss been taken from our midst b dssth
be IL
Reso'red, That we express cur deep snd
qnenf loss TO his family Of . devoted srsd
afecfionete husband and fefbes. and tender
70 the family and kindred of the deceased
the assurance Of sTmpsthr IN tbe1- sad be-
resve1nenf: thst cory of The sbovs be fled
with the records of the Lodge. and printed
In several neuzp17ers, ond copies thereof
Forwarded - - boFoovo1 fam5l1-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
The Strikers Refuse to Work.

TAUNTON. Mass, Nov. 26.-The striking
weavers at the Whittenton mills refused to
work this morning, and the whole mill hss
shut down in consequences, a. nothing can
be done until the weavers return. The dis
satisfaction seems 10 be among the German
element
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

FoRT SMITH, Ark. Nov. 26.--The council
of the Cherokee nation. now in session. has
passed bill in both houses excluding all
whites from that nation. Preachers, school
teachers. laborers. and all must 90. The
The bin viii probably be vetoed by Chief
Bushyhead. This action of the council IL
creating quite stir in the nation and is
looked upon as a very unvIse proceeding.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

r BurFALo. Nov. 26.--The District Attorney
has been formally notified by the Executive
Department at Washington and the Execu-
tiv- Department at Albany that Jno. Nc
Bride, of this city, better known as ''the
crank badge man of Buffalo, has been
guilty Of serious misdemeanor. The accu-
satiou Is based upon the following letter,
which il self-explaining:
Buffalo. Nov. si-ro Hon. Theodore Freling-
huyson. Secretary OF State. Washington ID. c.
Recall John Russell Lowell. United States Min
lister to the court Of St. James England. or he
will b blown up with dynamite.
lSioned1 ExsLE = ]. McBRIDE.
The district attorney has requested an in
dictment By the grand jury.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
BE Thankful That
You live.
There's coal in the bin.
SleiQhing il good.


There's coal in the bin.
Sleighing is good.
Your overcoat IL "out of soak"
The good die young and the fowl on your
table was born last spring.
Up to date no poem on Thanksgiving has
appeared in THn TsLBoRAn, and Farmer
Reynolds still lives.
Grover Cleveland's victory is no greater
than il is, and that the Republicans have
control Of the Senate.
Horrid dreams and nightmare only visit
your sleep after eating . square Thanks
giving meal
The poor in Grand Rapids are 10 fare
sumptuously to-day and feast on the fat Of
the land.
Though your best girl has gone back on
yon there are just ss good fish In the ses az
ever were caught
Pas FIRE is good enough 10 toast your sfins
af during the winter months.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
Steve Holt, the Outlaw, Captured.

TT. oNIIH, AK, NOV. zo-Eleven PRISON.
ers were brought in last evening by Deputy
United States Marshal, among them being
Steve Holt, a member of the notorious
Dyma Glass band of outlaws, who have for
years been robbing, stealing and killing in
all portions of the territory. He was cap
tured at Tulas, Indian Territory, last week
after desperate fight between the marshal
and his party and Holt and three compan-
ions, in which Arch Woodrum, one of the
marshaps men, was shot through the thigh,
and Hollis three companions escaped. Ten
horses stolen were captured from the out
laws.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
Naval Affairs Discussed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The sub committee
of the appropriation committee having the
Navy Bill in charge, had conference with
Secretary Chandler to-day. The Secretary
said the affairs of the Department had gone
on smoothly thus far under the continuance
of the old appropriation. and the committee
seemed to favor the idea of further continu-
ing 1T for the rest of the year. The question
of the reconstruction of the navy will prob
ably be considered III co lnection with tn ,
new bill for the fiscal year.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
Accident to Ex-Minister SCHUYLER

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-Private advices re-
ceived here from Athens report that Hon.
Eugene Schuyler, until recently American
Minister, while taking a walk in the environs
of the Greek capital, lost his way and fell
into a pit filled with Stacked lime, from
which he was extricated, but not without
being badly burnt. The physicians hope to
save his life. The State Department has re-
ceived no information on the subject.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
The School Exhibit at New Orleans

0SftOOi dt fNCW OftCdio.
The pupils of the several school depart
ments in the city have been asked to con-
tribute their share to the collection at New
Orleans Exposition, and Supt. Mitchell has
been engaged for the past two weeks in get
ting the specimens together and classifying
them. About sixty specimens of pupils
work in geography, arithmatic. spelling,
writing and composition from the grade to
the High School. The display of drawing
and designing will be especially attractive.
Some of the best specimens of designing for
wood carving are now on exhibition in Pat
tens Art Emporium windows on Monroe
street, together with these designs executed
on wood. The designs are finely executed
and would do credit to much more advanced
artists.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
a Desperate Old Maid Suicides.

GENEVA, N. Y. Nov. 26.--The inquest on
the body of Rachel Russell, wealthy old
maid, showed that she committed suicide
while in fit of dependency caused by the
failure of railroad company. on account
of the rate war, to pay dividends in some
stocks she had bought as an investment.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

WEsTsoso, Mass. Nov. =. Between and
so'clock this morning the wife Of Hubbard
Burk. of this town. vss found in barn in
an insensibie condition. Her head was COW
cred with wounds inflicted by some unknown
sssailant. Thus Ear she has not recovered
consciousness. and her recovery - dsubsfol.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

Nav YoRK, Nov. 26.-While number of
men we're at work this afternoon in an exca-
vation on One hundred forty-frSt street and
Nicholas avenue. premature blast occur
red. killing Michael Dono1gh. and seriously
injnring three others naTsed Roger Casey,
Patrick Dvyer and John Mccormick.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
NJ. Youngs oHer oeeIined.

Pssrs. Nov. B.--Presnisr Ferry stated be-
fore the committee on Tonquin cred h
to-day that the United States Minister At
Fskin had proposed - mediate between
France and China. bat that the cabinet felt
bcund 10 decline the ofF1ce.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
Guilty of Murder.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Nov. 26.-In the case
of James Sullivan, sailor, on trial for kill
ing John Tamney, saloon-keeper, the jury
retired to deliberate at O'Clock. At
O'Clock they returned with a verdict of guilty
of murder in the first degree. The prisoner
received the verdict without finching. Sem
tence was deferred.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
Banking and Currency.

Boston, Nov. 26.-Washington specials
say Representative Wilkins, of the House
Banking and Currency Committee, who has
charge of the Mcpherson Funding Bill, says
he intends to move to put it on its passage
at the earliest moment after the assembling
of Congress. 1t authorizes the issue of
circulation to the par value of all bonds out
standing bearing a rate of interest greater
than three per cent.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

BRrDeEPoRr, Conn, Nov. 26.-Barnum's
large giraffe, which cost S11 900, died late
last night at the winter quarters in this city
of heart aud lung affection. It will be sent
to the museum of natural history of Tufts
College Boston
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
Lowell VIII Resign

VIENNA, Nov. 26.-United States Minister
Lowell has written to friend in this city
that he is resolved to resign his position and
return to America soon, not for political or
party reasons, but in order to crafty desire
to resume literary labors.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

PrrrsBUss. Pa, Nov. 2s--The 100 black
smiths At Oliver Bros Tenth street mill
have Just been notified Of % per cent. re-
dnction in wages Dec. 1. The prospects are
that the reduction viii be resisted and the
men Will strike.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

ToLEs1oS, Ind. Nov 26.-The dining car
Wentworth. Of the Michigan Central Road,
burned yesterday while attached 10 the limit
ed express, east bound. The IRE originated
III the heater while the tram xas running at
full speed. The employees had barely s@Ins se
escape, and ali lost their clothing. The ear
had been IA the service about q year and was
particularly handsome one. IL is salo 70
have cost $4,000.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
HAPPY BOSTON NEWSBOYS.
Turkey and Goodies Instead of Baked
Beans and Brown Bread.

Boston, Nov. 26-The Mutual News Com
pany, which entertained the news dealers of
Boston last evening, extend their hospitality
this evening to the newsboys of Boston. A
Thanksgiving supper is to be given them
from to 10 p. m. Besides hot supper to-
night a regular Thanksgiving dinner will be
given by friends of newsboys at the reading
room on Howard street tomorrow. All
hotels have promised the customary liberal
contribution of good things for the table. 1t
is expected a larger number will partake
than ever before.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27
GRAIN MARKETS

Chicago.
Reported expressly for THs Mossrse TER
sRsx By L. b. Eaton A Co. Commission Ner-
chants, Power Opera House block.
The following table exhibits the fluctuations Of
the Chicago grain markets yesterday
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

BEzz1S, Nov. 2s--Ths Reichsta0 hss voted
IN favor Of the payment Of salaries 20 its
members. Prince Bisnarck opposed The
meesurs.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Nov 26.--Tbe Record
says il Is understood that the anthracite
companies have practically agreed 20 total
pooling
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-27

wheaf--Cash. 74c. Corp-ossh. 4lc. =
clossd strong.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08

Henry Lamps delivery wagon skinned
over the ground in lively manner yes
terday afternoon The horse became scared
at something white in the lower end of
town and ran away. The horse and
wagon were not injured very much but the
driver, Ray, had his right arm injured by
the wheels of the wagon passing over it.
One of the most exciting runaways that
has occurred in the city for a long time
took place on Sixth avenue and Twenty
second street last night. Afarmer named
Johnson, who was accompanied by his
wife and little girl, had started home
from the city AS they passed along
Twentieth street, street car came thun :
dering by, and the farmers horses not
being used to seeing the cars, started and
ran away. The horses started suddenly
and jerked the lines out of the farmer
hand on the ground. He climbed over
the front of the wagon, out on the tongue,
and by strenuous effort succeeded in
getting hold of the bride reins and finally
stopped the horses. II was an exciting
affair, seeing the farmer on the wagon
tongue trying to catch hold of the lines
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08
Temperance.

There is every prospect of a good at
tendance at the Citizens League meeting
at the Baptist church this evening 1t is
intended to effect permanent organiza-
ton. All the persons who have signed the
petition are requested to attend
The ladies of the Womens Christian
Temperance Union are having meeting
at the First Methodist Episcopal church
once a month for the transaction of regu-
lar business The meeting is quite well
attended, and large amount of public
business is being transacted, 1t was de
cided to attend the Citizens League meet
ing tonight as a society,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08
Sash Factory Ball.

Next Saturday night, at Turner hall,
the Sash Factory Hose company will give
a grand ball. The boys are sparing Meth
er pains nor expense TO make the occasion
one of the most enjoyable of the season,
and the ARGUS reporter predicts Tor them
a grand success. Bleuer's orchestra are
to furnish the music and the ball comes
under the management of Messrs, Robt.
Lynn, John Smith, Geo. Evans, and
David Sears. The boys are about to
commence hard seasons work and they
should be given good send off, The
price of tickets is put at so cents. Go
and enjoy the dance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08
SKIPPED OUT.
George r. Hill, the Republican Candi.
date for States Attorney, Takes
French Leave.

The air is filled thick with Iumors, and
the worst of il IS the rnmors appear to be
true, in regard to the elopement of Geo.
r. Hill, of Moline. George eloped-not
with damself but with thousand dol
lars in hard cash belonging to the Moline
Paper Company. George was attorney for
the paper company and as their attorney
sued the Davenport Gazette Company for
81, 900, in assumpsit, Last Saturday the
Gazette Company paid the judgment, and
the money was turned over TO Hill, he
signing receipt for it. This was was
late Saturday night, since which time
nothing has been heard or seen of him.
In fact, George has pulled up
stakes, and made tracks He was
vamosed the ranch He has jumped the
game. He didn't want to be states
attorney. He has pocketed his tent like
the Arab and silently stole away He has
shaken the dust of Moline from off his
feet and is a Pilgrim in strange land.
We who once knew him win know himn no
more. He went not like the galley
slave and scourged o1iis dungeon at the
dark hour of midnight. He boarded a
west bound train Sunday morn
ing in broad day light and retired on
red velvet cushions as the iron horse
swiftly and surely drew him further and
further from the scenes of his religious
devotions and secular palaverings. Yes,
George has gone, leaving naught behind
him but the dim cadence of his feyerent
prayers and the plaintive refrain Of his
holy songs, unless some fair maiden rue
fully gazes upon little faded flower only
a pansy blossom, bringing her back to
June time, when George R. whis-
pered in her ear something
sweet for her to hear, and asked her to
treasure the dainty foweret as pulsation
of his throbbing heart, The Moline
Paper company is now signing, weeping
wailing and crashing its teeth for its
stupidity in trusting the fond Hill too
much. No trace of him can be found
although every effort is being made to
catch him. This makes the second No
line attorney who has gone crooked ID the
last two years, which more than ever con
firms our statement that they have funny
business men in Moline "a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08
Parric1de.

Late last Saturday evening there oc-
cured one of the most dastsrdly parricides
possible. 1t happened between Erie and
Trenton near the C. B. & O. railroad. A
farmer named Johnson told one of his
sons to go to the post office after the
mail. One of the sons, fellow named
John, saddled a horse and started. The
old man stopped him and sent him back
The young fellow went into the house
and got revolver and coming out of the
house, met his father and opened fire on
him. Mr. Johnson turned and run. The
dastardly son then ran and caught up
with his father and placed the revolver
against his fathers temple and fired. The
old man fell like log No one was
notified of the murder so as to give the
fiend a chance to escape, which he did,
and has not yet been captured. The
wounded man laid in the yard several
hours before he was taken to the house
A doctor was cal led but he saws that
johnson cannot recover 1t is to be
hoped that the bastard will be captured
and dealt with according to law,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08
6 Xetch.

Alderman B. Ketchingman, of Racine,
that truly good man, who punches tickets
on the day passenger train on the Chica-
go, Milwaukee & St. Paul road, will
leave on Thursday for two weeks so.
j6urn in the wilds of Dakota. ''Ketch
owns several thousand acres of land in
that cowboy country, and he goes out to
see if they have not been made away
with by some of the desperados Of the
plains. He will go heavily armed and
proposes to maintain his rights. Mean
while the St. Paul road, and the Racine
city council, will have to get along as
best they can, without the mighty brain
Of Ketchingman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-08
The Relief Report.

As stated in the columns of the ARGUS
yesterday, the meeting of the ladies' relief
society was largely attended, and great
deal of business of Importance was trans
acted. The meeting was held at the
residence of Mrs. Gen. Hoffman. The
expenditures for the month of March were
read Each ward was represented as
follows; First Ward-Mrs. Gen. Hoffman,
acting manager, $19,21; Second ward
Mrs. d. Donaldson, manager, 95 cents;
Third ward-Mrs. G.. L. Eyster, manager,
S1926; Fourth ward-Mrs. s. B. Edison,
manager, 1895; Fifth ward-Mrs. s. C.
Plummer, manager, SIG 05; Sixth ward
Mrs. E. ". Hurst, manager, 1855;
Seventh ward-Miss l.. Weyerhauser,
manager, $751; total amount distributed
$f06. AZ; total number of families relieved
SO. Observation-Disclosures 10, Irish
Is, German II, Swedish 8, colored 2,
French /. English /. Received from
membership fees, $500; paid for gingham
and cotton cloth, $3.50; paid janitor,
$500; total amount in treasury 1928. "a.
L. R. CURTIS, Secretary =