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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

FARx PRODUCE FHoN FIBsT HANDS.

TFIEGRsN 0FFIct MAJ y
GRsIS -Whast. red lone bern ] o. shor+ berry
Qsc. No white ~. torn &c. Oats sSkf So
fHFsH MEsTs BEEF per cvt - oDkts -. kes
a. 81
PoUrTBY -Forls. Dressed. Isaito
Efles-Dull 81 - lJc
HoNEF Ifs1 i2tc ler ro0nd.
HFlNs- Dali p 1sH = - TT ryusfei.
sFFns 4 iover - 7sh sO0
HTDEs -firnar ekl8iSe ~ r. cured s07c. kip
eraen ~ -. drs ~ i0. veal sk ma green r. drg
lfc. dfkin skins 2N2E- (Trui,hy hidae rEne fflird
n. Steep lelfs fst y = vol bsi1e 'stiHssed-
IsLIoW IalloT. 81 G Per =.
FFssTr trIFs pafafoa~. gs.ktf0r. t.sass &c.
onions 81 g9ft - -. pHrsnire Eff31e.
BUTTEa fresh rod. ita 1sc tuse and jsrs. -
a16r
HsY-TIrsothg. s14aIs t.r Tn. elover Sl26If.
Wo0rf-IfrE lafncf books 8 750z1C psr co-ds
farrf.rf ropi ; sszs .. fer cord
WpoIs-22sz 8sc.
H~CFI syHCTs sE1HTSa pR1rFs
fIouR fastrF nsg barre. = = wholesale
= 81 ~afs -rere~f - ~ -rr,Ia--sie = a. rsssiI
WflE-eFFr- WidsIir.az. - fs.r ~ si,r.leesIs
: 81 Ear epf re~eIl. bran. 80 ~ TsT faT 1lr,ls-
-ai- - r.er rsf ~arsll aui 81 ~ ffff
rhoiees'e 81 p nar ~. retail.
Fs1TrsroTs - T.erE p-- - sls - eissr
Earrs so rszr- wholesale 81 ~ fsr p sruuia@rs
=. sraoke5 t-sf -. lsr1 fierr.z 7Ae- kerfie
ssIT syrseuas he-rel. s. r saransv 4 ~
SEEIs- Iir1sf fy. : ~ eIrrveF. ! n. fte1 Top.
: orchard Trsss = - k-rtacsy fsioe Trsss.
KFso~v~F on Wee wire ~ 80 ffa f2<e
uer - l0r Nf-, ies.n resf fff<c EyT "a
LsSD FfssrEs 81 usr laFs a > Ts~ t1T frBn
cly V-a~-isesse. > = - ton-
fE.s-ryETsa NsTvsr 49, ffrrf f4rsrf isagids
sr ~ .hs (stio. s. - Feseeke7 A. e. hs7f
~ rer fEs cenlert g. BA17 q - hs,i seucna
= - hta- So p@s s~z
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

BosruN. Nay Yesterday morning. a
modest, pretty. aud evidently respectable
viri. AGED seventeen. registered AZ the Boston
Hotei ss Mrs. Nellie Bourne. Templeton
Mass. She locked herself in her room and
soou after q pistol shot was heard. The
room vas broken into and she Eas found
stretched on the bod. her hand zraspinE a
revolver. The ball vas diverted from the
heart BY glancinE from a bone She vas
removed - the hospital but refuses % <iva
an y rsaS9n for her act
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
Geo. A. Hall & Co.
Can Supply all Glasses.

Grand Rapids is rapidly
growing IN population, includ-
ngpeople of wealth. together
with a more numerous pOr-
tion of people of limited
means. While the former
class has created a demand
for early fruits and vegetables
the latter D. compelled 10 deny
themselves many of these
luxeries. but the necessities of
life are wanted by both.
Theo. B. d NJ. c. Go0sen. l49
Monroe street. are handling
all early fruits and vegetables
Of the season. and make a
speciality Of Strawberries. new
cabbage, bananas. pine-apples,
etc. One trial viii convince
you IN regard 10 prices, both
IN staples and fancy fruits
and vegetable, that they out
sell any competitor either in
price or quality
j. S.-Garden Seeds in Bulk
IN any quantity, also dealers
ia stove wood.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

NIAGARA FAIIs. y. Y. May 24.-The Mag
ara park commission met a; II O'Clock yes
terday. All the members were present.
They decided 20 have A grand opening on
July Il. Gov. Hill has promised TO attend
and many prominent Canadians are invited.
Comptroiler Chaplin will pay awards between
July ~ and II Meantime Hon. T. '. Welsh
has been appointed custodian Of all the land-
and property acquired. Mr.. Dorsheimer re-
ported that the Canadian commission has
been appointed and asked Americans for
plans. They vii probably engage r. G. Dim
stead 20 lay out the Canadian park
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
Coonersville Rinlets

A heifer owned by Mrs Johnson was found
10 became 20 Wild that Il was lassoed and
finally shot The mother OF the heifer licked
the froth from its mouth. and they fear she,
too, Will show symptoms Of hydrOpbObia-
Geo. ~. Scott has disposed of his hard
ware stock to " K. BOyutOn. Of Spring
i.ake'- Decoration Day exercises will con-
sist of the procession. little girls m carriages,
ladies 0f the Relief Corps, and members OF
the various organizations. Rev. IL. ID. JOr-
dan vii deliver the Grafton. followed by the
i0Ser decorations by the c. A. X. Posts.
The new cheese factory Is completed and
Will. unde the management Ot Mr.. Savage
bs successful. "T The public schools close
next FRIDAY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
Peninsulars VS.. Ottawas.

Saturday forenoon game of Lacrosse
was played at the fair grounds between the
Peninsulsr and Ottawa clubs, and the former
won by three goals 10 two. The first goal
was made by BIrge for the Oftawas IN 10
minutes: the second by Fisher for the Pc
ninsulars IN FIVE minutes: the third by Gris-
void for the Peninsulars IN 10 minutes. the
fourth by Walling for the Ottavas in II min
utes, and the fifth by Griswolj for the Pc
ninsBlars IN fvO minutes.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
THOMAS a CRIPPKN.

Nov is the time b. purchase soaf
sprng and Summer hats Ne are rs,oeislnF
daily the finest STOCK of gss,is ever
brought b. tilis oits
Our stock of gentleInens straw hais
comprises al the newest STYLES la genu-
Inc fine Mackinae anl Manila. also
Luton, Milan and Dailsts.l,is braisls. IA
great variety ~ styles. and al prioos
newer before offered
Our children E goods CONSISTS II every
thing new in tine line, aud have heen
purchased al proes which s1lahle as %
defy composition. We have ali the new
est and most fashionable stYie II soft
and sllff hate from the besI mAnutactares
IN the country, Hcludlng the celebrated
"knoK" Tor winch Nc sre sale agents
Gents Fine Gloves, silk lnberollRs
and Summer Lap hobes ln great variety,
and cheaper than have ever been offered
IA tine city.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
FOR THE FOURTH.
Making Program for III Grand Cele-
bration in this CITY.

waxing Program Tor IN = 0ranu Oeie-
bration in this City.
Jacob l. Levi, secretary of the Fourth of
July executive committee, says he has writ
ten nearly every band ia the State for terms
for their services for one or two days He
has received letter from Prof. Hogan, the
Jackson aeronaut, saying he will give
balloon race here and furnish everything for
$500. The formal opening of the Fulton
street bridge and the laying of the corner
stone of the new City Hall hvae been fixed
upon as two of the historical and interesting
features of the day. The military part of
the program has not yet been arranged,
although the suggestion of Maj. Calkins will
receive attention at the next meeting of the
committee. He proposes the following:
That the companies of the Second Regiment
toe invited 10 come here and pay 800 10
each company for their expenses, also include
the Muskegon company. Offer banner 10
the company that will present the best ap-
pearance a. they pass IN review in the parade,
and have sham fight on the island opposite
the boat landing.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
THE RAGING FLAMES.
vERMoNTWllEs WORST sLAzE.
Several Business BLOCKS Burn 10 the
Ground 4 Serious Powder
Explosion.

special Dlsfaiah ~ laz izLzszsa
zAaosrvu.Ls. May -. 10 a. nv hat
promises ~ be- taa llost disastrous nre thls
village has egsr ssen broke Out last night
az io-s0 o clock Ia the brick sIors Daiiding Of
barber, Green 3 CO. The IRE - supposed
% haze been caased - spontaneous com
bastlon ll originated Ia the atue
near the root The buliding sas occupied
ss q drug store and x,ls entirely destroyed.
The buildiug and contents we're fully ia
sarod The flames next destroyed d frame
hoilding belonging 70 Mr Dickinson aud
occupied a. a grocery store b SIR. Bel
xfap. ias building W4s insured, bat the
stock 0elag m0rtgaged va nOt insured.
Dr. Philp l.. Green's 0liiee and nxtnres va
next burned. the ioss GA both amounting
10 1900, insured. A bosliss alley owned
aI.d corrupted b. NJ. Hall ~ls next burned
~ the ground. The building was IN
suFed. Ihe RaN-on Bros. grocery sas then
burnsd. The derceness OF the tames Was
augmented al this point b. the explosion Of
three pOsdeF cans. Henry h. RaE-on, who
sas IN the building aud trying 10 save goods
oasly injured, and it il thought will lose the
sight of both his eyes. The store and stock
~as fully insured. Mss. l. A. Purchis's mil
hnery store and stock was usxt burned, both
beng entirely destroyed partially insured.
The flames next caught IN the building
oSued and occupied by BAKER 8 Lewis as a
meat market. Al this time the flames are
thought % be under control but the market
buiiding wil be a total lose. Il Is fully in
-ared
The above repOrt Of the IRE was received
- telephone. and owing to the distance. the
excitement and confusion At Nernontville,
and the late hour at which the IRE was still
raging, report in detail could not De OBJ
tanned. Tho Western Union Telegraph
ofsice. both here and there, are closed Sunday
nights, and no more complete account could
BE- had b this method.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
HanIan Met a Better Man.

SAN FBASCIsco. May 24.-Edward Hanlan.
the oarsmen, on being questioned as to his
defeat by Beach. said:
Il simply met a better man than | vas at
the time. | was beaten fairly and squarely.
| will return to Australia IN eighteen months
and try him again. Beach ia the best man
ever met. and am authorized by his backer
to say that he IL ready TO row any man IN the
world for from $500 to $4,000. and allow
travelling expenses
Hanlan is in excellent health. He will re
main here week longer. and then 20 to
Toronto 10 train for his summer rowing
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
The dwelling Exercises.

The beautiful monument 10 be erected
over the tomb of Rev. j. Morgan Smith. in
the Valley City cemetery, the present week
will be unveiled with appropriate ceremonies
on Sunday afternoon next, at o'clock. The
exercises will occupy about one hour and
Will be in charge of Rev. Alexander Mer-
ram, of the First Congregational church.
The pastors of the other Congregational
churches of the cities will also be present 10
assist in the services. John Patton. Jr., will
deliver the address on behalf of the donors.
All former friends of the deceased are in
vited 10 attend the exercises.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
BOUND TO HAVE GOOD sUrreR.
The Provisions OF the Illinois Oleo-
margarine Bill.

margarine OIL.
5sAIAsFfkz-D. ln, Nay A.-Ihs OieOEnar-
.arine bili passed b the Senate yesterday
provides a penalty Of not less than 81 nor
more than $50 hne, o. imprisonment Of
from one u III months. for selling, sxehang-
ing OF exposing for sale or exchange
ancieau. impure or adglterated mix
Or food Or cream made tneretrOm.
The same penalty r. provided for
keeping cows for the production OF miik for
market Ia al unhealthy condition. or feed
M them unhealthy food The gist Of tbs
bIli l. Ia the provision mAki1. II a mlsde-
nleanOr % manufacture oat Of OleOmargar-
me substances other than that produced
from unadulteratei milk any article Ia inni-
tatisn Of butter or cheese, or 10
sell a. butter or cheese such ImI-
tation. The me Ia this case l. Sl,0UO for
snch conviction. IL l. further made mis-
dsneanOr "a falsely brand butter or cheese
~ 10 the locality IN which the article IL made.
Ia n'pFozecuti0ns milk l. "a be considered
adulterated II known 70 contain more than
eighty eight per cent. Of water or hulds or
less than twelve per cent OF milk solids,
which vii contain not less than three per
cent. OF fat
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
q BOUQUET.

There are not many May flowers from
April showers, but the few that have put
in an appearance are valuable tokens Of
Spring.
Speaking OF values we viii talk few
moments about Silks that are always val
liable IN the eyes Of the ladies. and II viii
pay the readers Of this article 10 scau il
as closely as they would an oil painting.
Small profits, quick sales. buying goods
IN the largest quantities for spot cash aud
selling fer cash enable Spring A Company
the Eastern markets. and their customers
can always rely on finding in their stock
all desirable fabrics at much lower values
than can be obtained elsewhere. and
prices are looked at boy those who pur-
chase silks with an interest greater than
is excited by the English and Russian
war Well dressed ladies admit that
there is "a greater wearing value N Silks
than IN any other fabric. and 30 encour-
age their purchase we offer
Silks.
Black Gros Grain for 3Sc. worth &c.
Black Gros Gram for 42c. worth &C.
Black Gros Grain for sSc, worth 65c.
Black Gros Grain for SIC. worth TIC.
Black Gros Grain for 63c. worth 85c.
Black Gros Grain for 75c, worth s1.o0.
Black Gros Grain for 93c, worth sl.25.
Black Gros Grain Tor s1-o0. worth S1.50
Black Gros Grain for s1.25. 5.worfh sl.75.
Black Gros Gram for s1-50. worth $Ze0
The Silks selling at 81. sl.25 and $50
cannot be ol,taiDed elsewhere in this
market At any price. as We have the e1-
elusive agency ~ these goods and are
entirely iDdsnnifed by the manufacturers
against any reasonable damage that may
occur from wear, and we vii make good
- onr customers any reasonable damage
if any should occur.
SPETEs l. COxPkFY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
GEO. a. HALL & co.


Are IA thrlf new and c0lnInodl0ue quaIlens
and n lll De pleased g. $50 nll their ed
castomeFs'aua as mhas laea .sles az MY
favor thorn eih O. call
OUk MEMS OOUN Lil gill o,ntai a
the best 81 i'eraodies. LDe .aare. and vii
be improved ay adding TO the yarei y
from the best feroaicsl published. aild
We shall spare no pAus a. make the
branch ~ our business tie most complete
department ~ tie E.nl 81 .his part of tie
State.
The Popular Libraries of STANDARD
Fiction. We are nov Eeepiug "a fuii lille
Of the Lowell labray. ln WINCH ha vii
be found the works al hottest authors IT
the world. ~ prlces All mas aford
Our Fancy Stationery Department viii
oontaih laiies hand baes. pnrses. card
cases. 10 iina leather, pes hnu correct "a
style, and ille We Wis. ever ads "a see,
also fine Whiting papeis negIs and yls.t-
ing cards. Marcus Manle iush linen
papers aud Cranes tin.sl i,ai. ~.
Orders fof esppeT plate ealeraNlng re-
ceptlon aud visiting cards. sDonagranis.
cresis. 81 lis - arms. stamping. etc, quad
its work guaranteed
Gentlemens' wallets, letter o.1see, bill
books. purses, card cases. etc. Ia fiBo
leather and cheaper grades.
GOLD PENS AND N0vELTfIs n rENuLs.
Prom Edward Todd Co. \. y.
This line Of goods has been thoroughly
tested IN tine locality, aud our sales are
constantly increasing. az they are known
n, be- goods Of real merit
We have full line ~ Whatmans, Eng.
drawing papers: also the cheaper Amerl-
can. Drafting tools and sets. Tracing
linen, tracing paper. roll. manila, etc.
Commercial stationery consisting Of
blank books. inks. pens. pencils. mucilage
and thousand and one things ~ tine
liDefhst we cannot euumerste, wsD be
found 10 our stock and az night prices.
Our stock of school books and supplies
VIII embrace everything used ia our pub
lie schools
We viii endeavor 60 make ourselves
useful 30 this community and hope &c be
rewarded with a share - ycur patronage.
Yours truly.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

Testimony Before the United States
Senate Committee.

Senate Committee.
NEW YoEK, May 23.-fhe United States
senate Committee On Inter state Commerce
viii close IT. labors IN this city o-night. On
Monday the committee will give hearing to
the commercial men OF Boston. This morn
ing Josiah J. White, of the Chamber of Com
merce, told the Senators that befOre the West
Shore road was built, the New York Central
made the local traffic pay the expense
of operating and devoted the through
business 10 the payment OF dIvidents
All Congress could do was 10 pass a
law that no road should charge more for a
long haul than for r short haul. Jackson ;.
Schultz was glad 10 see that Geo. x. Blan-
chard had admitted that 1t would be a good
plan TO establish national railroad com
mission. This was great concession for
him 10 make. Mr.. Schultz. however, did not
believe that the Government should have
anything 10 do with the fixing of rates. Let
the railroads do that themselves. The sys-
tenn of thu payment of rebates prevalent on
all roads, was prenicious and should be abol-
ished
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
A RIOT IN A CEMETERY.
COMMUNISTS AND POLICEMEN.
6ioodshsd.in the Famous Pere Iachaise
Cemetery Women and Children
Pierced With 6ayonets.

PAKIs, May z4-lo- day being the day set
apart foF tue annual visit % tiae burial places
OF the dead there VA al unusually large
number OF persons al Pese l. ichaise. The
visitors we're orderly, a. ti.e place and pur-
pose OF their visit demanded, antii demon
stratlon was made by Anarchists over the
grave OF one of their dead. 1his was fol-
loved by the appearance of body of Com
munists, carrying red flags Tie police at
tempted % seize the hags, but we're resisted
by the Communists and a fieFce light en-
sued. The police charged the crowd with
fixed bayonets, and the rioters retalisted by
firing reyolyers al the police. Several
times the police charged before they were
able 10 break the mass of men, women and
children confronting them. Finally the on
slaught of the police could no longer be-
wlthstoOd, and the crowd fell back, men,
women and little children were lying here
and there upon the ground, some of them
frlghtfully hacked and pierced with bayo-
nets. while many of the police were found To
be shot, some seriously, and IN two or
three cases fatally. Forty communists were
arrested. The wounded were conveyed 10 a
hospital.
President Grevy has sent to Mr.. Lockroy,
son-in-law of Victor Hugo, letter of con
dolence.
NJ. Allain Large, Minister of the Interior,
has authorized the friends of Victor Hugo To
allow the poets remains 10 lio IN state for
three days under the Arcde Triomphe. The
body will be conveyed thither tomorrow and
p aced in catafalque. Hugo bequeathed
$4,000 To the poor. he left request that
his body should be conveyed to the grave in
''pauper hearse' without any religious
rites. la the document containing the re-
quest Hugo affirms his belief in God A
fund for a national monument for the dead
poet has already been opened.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
Thoroughly Tested.

Since Offering our special
Drives ON All Wool Suits at
81. s., 50, $40 and $l2.0O.
We have had a large sale.
these suit have only 10 be
seen and examined TO con-
vince the most skephcal
that we are offering the best
clothing for the least money
in this city. Special attention
of parents is called to the
big reduction in prices we
have made on our stock of
Boys and Children's Clothing.
We are showing a handsome
variety of styles, our suits are
sized strictly in proportion 10
ages, which customers will
find of great advantage in
milking selections. They are
very cheap. Call early, as
they are going fast. AT
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

Al their Saturday evening meeting the
Board of Public Works let the following
contracts Improving Chatham street, to
L. Schneider for $4.0Ss: sewer in Lyon
street, to A. Rens for Sl.622.36; sewer IN
West Leonard street, east of G. X. & /. X. r..
TO l.. Schneider for $645 and &c per yard
extra for rock: sewer IN West Leonard
street. west Of q. X. & /. X. r.. TO A. Rens
for S-s;l. .25 and 81 per yard extra for rock.
The board will receive bids on a sewer in
Stocking street next Saturday evening.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

Nxv Yo8K, May 2t-Grant was not feel
ing quite 40 we'll thus morning. He passed
restless night and complained Of pains in
his throat The usual weekly consultation
of physicians gas held IN the afternoon.
The throat was examined and found to be in
about the same condition az on Wednesday.
The general condition was thought 20 be not
quite s0 favorable As a week ago.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
SPETEs & CogPkEY.

We vish Il were possible fos us r.
euunerate OIL file diffsre1lt Articles ~ our
store worthy - attention.
There are thousands - dollars worth
- Merchandise upcB our shelves and
counters that - comEnsndsDg great stten-
tion frlHn customers al over the o0Uritry
81 Es1 ~ citizeBs - or CITY. JSbs suT.-
Ply saefBs suffirleTff f0f the Increased
demand - 0ur departments were never
~ vell supplied SFKrus 4 CoNF6wy.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

NEW fORK. May 2t.-The residence OF the
late f. ID. Morgan At Fifth avenue and
Thirty seventh street. the lot on which it
stands, and the stable IN the rear have been
sold % Mrs. Lewis. a daughter Of the late
Moses Taylor. for $4,000. The pictures
and statuary IN the house were not included.
The - feet Of laud on Thirty seventh street.
now laid out ~ garden. was bought az the
same tine for SiN.0o0 BY y. p. Avery on be
half of himself and other residents Of the
street. The ground viii be kept open AZ a
garden by the new owners.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
MIDDLETON AND OTTER.
a Plan to Unite the Forces of Both
and Attack Poundmaker.

= Pan 10 Unite the Forces OF both
and Attack Poundmaker.
troops left Prince Albert to-day for Battle
ford where they will amalgamate with Col.
Otter's force. When the junction occnrs
Middleton will probably attack Poundmaker,
who refuses 10 surrender Internationally.
which i only the terms under which
his surrender will be received.
Chief. Beardy and another chief
who surrendered 10 Middleton At Prince Al
bert. say they were forced into the rebellion
by Riel, but did not kill any white people
Middleton j. incredulOus and told them they
would not be chiefs any more. Riel arrived
az Regina yesterday and il now in custody of
mounted police there. Ho looks ''played
out" and will probably be tried by court
martial at Regina.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
FRANCIS 3. GILBERT DEAD.
He Passes Away at One O'clock this
Morning.

He Passes Away at One O'clock this
Morning.
Francis b. Gilbert died at l O'Clock this
morning AT his residence. 40 North Lafayette
street of heart disease, aged G7 years. Mr..
Gilbert was one of the early settlers of
Grand Rapids, having lived here during the
past fOrty-eight years. He has not
enjoyed good health for the past eighteen
months, but his death was not thus early ex-
pected. He was President of the Grand
Rapids Gas Light Company. and the Michi-
gan Barrel Company, man
highly esteemed and respected and man
who will Toe missed in this community He
leaves a wife. two sons and two daughters.
One son, William d., and two daughters.
Mrs. Philo c. Fuller and Miss Kate II. Gil
bert, are residents of this city. His son,
Edward A., resides at Duluth, Minn.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
e. S. PIERCE'S
GREAT WARDROBE
Special Offers.

$1,000 stock of Parasols from 70 cents
TO $50 each, 33ls per cent lower than
ever before sold In Grand Rapids. All
Styles and Colors in the market.
SPRING a. COMPANY
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

IoftEf. ll. May 2t-The Joliet Barb
Wire Company has brought suit against the
Washburu g Nicer Manufacturing Company
for Sioopoo paid them since 1871. on the
ground thai contrary % the terms of Wash
t;urns licenses 90 all other manufacturers
formerly In the great barb-wire pool. they
issued license % Jacob A. Hars-h. Of De
klLl. I'LL. on nor. aLvln-ageous terms.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25

Nsw Yoas. May 2t-tn iron tank Of boil
ing lard Ia karscher e Paulz pork packing
estabhshmeut. Brooklyn. exploded last even
ing. sompieteiy wreckinz the thrce-story
huildine Herbert Wersenf was taken out
dead. Three others were BADLY mang gled
and taken 70 the hospital An inexperienced
engineer is responsible for the explosion.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-25
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Exercises Conducted in Brooklyn Gem
eteries and Churches.

eteries and Churches.
NEW YORK, May 24.-The plaza in Pros
pect Park, Brooklyn, was thronged with
people this afternoon to witness the decora-
ton of the Lincoln statue and subsequent
exercises. Services were held upon large
stand facing the monument, around which
visiting organizations formed a square.
After singing by the Brooklyn Ceiclian so
clety, Mayor Low was introduced and made
a short address. after which the Grafton was
delivered by Hon. John c. Hendricks. Mem
oral services were also held at Cypress Hill
cemetery, Cavalry cemetery and IN many OF
the churches throughout the city. The tomb
Of the prison ship martyrs and soldiers graves
IN Greenwood cemetery were tastefully de-
corated during the day.