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The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
AND AN EARLDoM.
BOSTON Transcript.


Mr.. Gladstone evidently has no desire to
sink into obscurity.
FOR HENDRICKS.
Boston Record.
Vice President Hendricks visit to Har-
ward commencement will be great event.
SHOULD SAY NOT.
Burlington Free Press.
We cannot make out whether the fact that
he Queen ''for the first time" asked the
Prince of WaleS's advice in the late ministe-
rial crisis is a compliment to Wales or not.
CONVERSIONS IN THE soUDAN.
Providence Journal
The Mahdi gives the information that Ger
tain of his prisoners have been converted to
the true faith and are happy One of the old
British naval captains once observed that he
had just left his crew in the same frame of
mind They had all been hogged and were
happy because it was over.
OUR MISGUIDED EXECUTIVE.
Washington Post.
The President has had too much expert
renee of this sort. FalsehoodS have been
told; the truth has been concealed. To pro-
mote selfish aims, to bolster petty factions,
to punish enemies or reward disreputable
friends, men upon whom the President relied
for honest cooperation have baffled and mis-
led him. This should stop. Common pru-
dence, if no better motive be present, ought
to call halt.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
AN IMPORTANT POOL BROKEN.
The Injunction Restraining the Quincy
Copper Mine Dissolved.

NEW YoRx, Jan. s.-For years the Lake
Superior copper mining companies have
joined in an agreement 20 regulate prices
and prevent Improbable competition
The companies Interested were the Calumet
and Hecla, Quincy, Atlantic, Central. Allouez,
Franklin. Huron, and others. Under these
contracts the Calumet and Hecla Company
was TO market the entire production of the
Lake Superior region and divide the amount
received. according % the quantity of copper
provided by each company. The Calumet
and Hecla made contracts for many thous-
ands OF tons of copper IN Europe. Despite
these agreements the Quincy company ar
ranged to deliver copper IN Europe. Suit
was brought by the Calumet and Hecla. and
other companies. and temporary Injunction
obtaired restraining the Quincy company
from making any sales of copper IN viola
ton of the agreement. Judge Lawrence To-
day decided 80 dissolve the injunction.
holding that IN his opinion the contracts
were in restraint of public trade. and against
public policy.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
STATE LEGISLATURE.
OTHERS HAPPY OVER SOFT SITS.
a Protest Entered Against Ciark--No'
tices Given OF Bills That Will
be Early introduced.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. s.-Leyi Willard >
protest against seating Newcomb Clark was
presented in the House to-day. Ii recites
that the election district in question Is COM
posed of Arenac County and part of the
County of Bay; that returns, however, were
only canvassed by the canvassers of Bay
County: that thirteen votes were cast by
non-residents; that Clark had printed a
fraudulent ticket resembling the people 5
ticket, with his name inserted therein; and
that Clark's alleged plurality of thirteen Wa
illegal. Filed for reference.
Clerk Crossman has appointed Seymour
Foster as corresponding clerk, and Post
master Robinson has appointed Geo. o.
Robinson as messenger. Resolutions were
adopted that each member be allowed 50
that bills will be introduced as fol-
ows: Authorizing the establishment
of home for disabled volunteer soldiers
and sailors Of the state; amending the act
regulating freights on railroads; repeating
several laws relative To the swamp land COM
missioner and turning the duties over 10 the
state land commissioner; and joint resolu-
ton amending art. ~. of the constitution
relative to the liquor tariff.
Larus l.. Triplett was elected Assistant
Engrossing Clerk, to go under salary when
the Speaker deems his services necessary.
George H. Moore was appointed Assistant
Cloak-Room Keeper and the Clerk was IN
structed to appoint a messenger for himself.
A resolution was adopted that when the
House adjourns it be until Wednesday next
at IL a. m. The Governors Secretary was
authorized to appoint a messenger. re-
cess was then ordered till l:45 p. m.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
YESTERDAYS CONGRESS.
The NICARAGUA CANAL AGAIN
The Indian Land Leases Promotions
ia the House a Celebration and
Banquet Other Items.

WAsHIsGros, Jan. s.-rhe Senate hac a
lively time ia executive session this after
noon. COngers resolution 10 make public
the Nicaragua treaty, already practically
made public, vas the point discussed. Con
gsx's speech ia favor Of the resolution was
answered by Edmunds who, by adrOit inter
rupti0ns and questions on the part OF Con
ger, was drawn into the admission that he
thought a purely tariff" treaty should be
discussed IA public. Edmgnds Is thus ranged
alongside OF Senators Morrill,, She rman and
Van Wyck IN favor OF the public discussion
OF the Spanish treaty, whenever II shall be
reached. Van Myck made a fOrcible reply
% Edmunds, but the suggestions OF Morgan
and the Foreign Relations Committee, that
there were grave questions privately com
manicated to that committee by the State
Department in relation % the Nicaraguan
Canal, which had better not De discussed IN
public, was carried to-day, and the Senate,
by vote Of forty against twelve, determined
20 consider the Nicaraguan treaty with
closed doors
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

WAsHN0roS, Jan. :, 1:55 u. m.-The
House has Just passed the Reagan Inter
State Commerce bill. Mr.. Stockslager,
(Ind.) then moved 10 90 into Committee of
the Whole on the special order to consider
bills for the construction of public buildings.
This was antagonzed by Mr.. Townshend
(llls.) ia the interests of the Mexican Pen
sion bill. and by Mr.. Singleton Miss in
behalf of the Library bin. The House-yeas
40, nays lO2-decided 10 - into Committee
of the Whole Mr. Mcmillan TENN moved
10 reconsider the vote, aud Mr.. StOckslager
fnoyed 20 lay that motion on the table and
yeas and nays were again ordered. The mo-
zion 10 lay ON the table prevailed-yeas 125,
nays ~.
Mr.. Randall Penn moved to adjourn,
and the yeas and nays were ordered, the OBJ
ject being TO consume time 10y dilatOry mo-
tiOns. Lost. To further consume the time
Mr.. Warner (OhiO) moved that when the
House adjourn to-day 1t be to meet on Mon
day. Lost. Yeas 4, nays l6l. Mr Stock
slayer abandoned further efforts to 90 into
Committee, and at 40 p. IN. the House ad-
IOurned
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
q BOLD BURGLARY.
a Robber Captures Valuable Jewelry
and is Himself Captured.

CHICAGO. Jan. S.-A burglary both bold
and reckless was attempted at $50 tonight.
At that time, while crowds OF people we're
constantly passing the locality, tall, slim
young man closely approached the plate
glass show window of T.. kirchberg's jewelry
store. 240 West Madison street, and lifting a
heavy piece of wood sent il crashing through
the glass. On one arm he carried basket
and in an instant began TO load il with
jewelry. The breaking of the glass
attracted the attention of those both inside
and outside, but before the employees of the
store could get TO the front door he had
gathered In thirty-tvo gold watches. five
diamond earrings. and other jewels TO the
value of $500 and started on run. 4
half a block distant he was seized by citi-
zens and handed over 10 the police. He
gave the name of Oscar Hall. and is well
known to West Side police. The valuables
were recovered
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

In addition to these items there must be
expended from $4,000 to $4,000 for re-
pairing buildings.
Nothing has been done in the way of
such repairs for many years and the sum
named seems absolutely necessary TO pre-
serve them. ] am sure your committee
will see the necessity for these expeudi-
lures when they visit that institution. As
biennial appropriations have to be made
for it's maintenance ! suggest that the com
mittees look into the matter and see if some
feasible plan cannot be devised for increas-
ing the regular fund, thus saving the
necessity of asking for money to defrsy its
necessary expenses at every session OF the
Legislature.
THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
A very full report of this college has
been made by its President to the State
Board of Agriculture and forwarded TO you
according to law, giving in detail its work
as also its needs. AS the prosperity of
every State depends upon its agricultural
interests it is needless for me TO say that
know this institution will receive careful
consideration at your hands and its require
ments be fully met.
THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
The Board of Education has furnished q
very full report of this school and il il
doing most excellent work, making il pos
sible for any young person desiring to do
so to secure thorough education at nom
inal coet ! need not add that am sure
your committees will make such reports
as will secure the necessary appropriation
for its absolute needs.
Right here | would suggest that If some
means could be adopted TO secure euch
echool books for our common schools as
will teach the science of farming, IL would
in my Judgment, aid young men who are
to pursue the vocation of farming very
much. in their future years.
The institution for the education of the
deaf and dumb, as also the school for the
blind, have made very foil reports, which
have been commended by the State Bosrd
of Corrections and Charities. i do not
hesitate to venture the opinion that you
will see both amply provided for, ss The
unfortunate inmates Of both institutions
are helpless without the aid of the State.
STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL AT CoI.DwATER
The Trustees of this school IS slso Of the
Industrial Home for Girls at Adrian, hs Q
made full reports of their work ss also Of
their needs. which have been Endorsed ny
the State Board Of Corrections and Char
ities. I commend them also 20 your care.
fol consideration. Both are doing moi
commendsble work in the way OF reclaim.
ing homeless and wayward girls
AsYITMs
Michigan Asylum for the Insane Al Ksis.
mszoo-this Asylum needs the following
appropriations
ror new carpenter shop and machinery . ~
For a. IN arrnary st male department Is -
For kitchen with sleeping spsFfnerts 81
male department .......--.-.....-...-. 7.as
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
In the Senate.

Harvey Clippenger was appointed Secre-
tarys messenger. Notices of bills: By Mr..
Edwards, joint resolution for a constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the man
ufacture or sale of spirituous. malt
or vinous liquors: by Mr.. Hueston, re-
lative to the consolidation of railroads: by
Mr. Houston, relative to the foreclosure of
mortgages by advertisement; abolishing the
office of Commissioner of immigration; a
Joint resolution amending the constitution
so that the terms of the Governors APP
pointees shall expire Feb instead of Jan. L.
Bills introduced: By Mr.. Stephenson, in
creasing the salary of the Supreme Court
justices to $500: by Mr.. Hawley, abolishing
the office of swamp land commissioners and
transferring the duties to the Secretary of
State-referred; by Mr.. HawIey, bill for
the formation of corporatiOns-referred
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
a CHRISTMAS FROLlC
Causes Grand Rapids Youth to Lose
his Cadetship.

OduSCS q Ci anu ndpioo Jun " 1OSS
his Cadetship.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Messrs. Conger,
Palmer, Houseman and Maybury called in
body at the Navy Department this morning
in the interest of Cadet George p. Tenant,
of Grand Rapids, Mich. Cadet Tenant
Is in his fourth year and expects
TO graduate in year more. On
Christmas day. however. he left the acad-
emy at Annapolis and made a trip to
Washington with a party of friends for
a Christmas frolic. In the course of the day
many of the young men imbibed too much
Christmas cheer and became noisy. Late
in the evening, while in restaurant, IN a
friendly squabble, Tenants pistol went off,
the bullet hitting companion III the hand
This matter was huShed up at first, but the
department getting wind of it began investi-
gating which resulted in proving Tenant as
the party owning the pistol and consequently
the most guilty. There have been so many
complaints at the academy lately and SO
many violations of the rules that Secretary
Chandler was not disposed to let Tenant
turned deaf ear to the pc
tition of the Michigan delegation this
morning, and said Tenant would have to be
made an example of. He has accordingly
been dismissed from the Academy. This
decision is a severe blow 10 the young man.
While he has been guilty of breach of dis
cipline, many moro serious offences have
been overlooked IN others, and Tenant 5
case would have been passed over but for
the unfortunate state of affairs at the acad-
efnV.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
The INDIAN and Leases.

WASHINGTON, jan. S.-The Senate Com
mittee on Indian Affairs to-day examined A.
Drumm and Benz. G.. Miller, of Caldwell,
Kas., in regard to leasing Indian lands.
vary much from that of the witnesses pre-
viously examined. Miller Is president of
the Cherokee Live Stock Association, and
explained its origin and workings. TO-mOr-
row the committee Will hear J.. j. Mills. of
the Usage Agency, Indian Territory. He Is
the representative OF the Indians, and, il Is
presumed. vii oppose the policy Of leasing
the lands. The committee directed Senator
Dawes To take legal steps to secure the pres
ence and testimony of Augustus ivey, OF
Vinita. Indian Territory.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
GOV. ALGER'S MESSAGE.
CONCISE BUT COMPREHENSIVE
a Document Which Presages Business
Like Management IN the Executive
Department OF the Stale.

Gentlemen of the Senate aud House OF Repre-
sentatiyes.
A recent somew hat protractod illness has
prevented me from presenting as fall re
port 10 you as had intended.
will, however communicate 10 you from
time 10 time as matters of importance pre-
sent themselves.
FINANCE
The finances of the State are in good
condition, as is shown by the report OF the
Treasurer. i commend his recommends
ton TO distribute the primary school fund
semi-annually.
TAXATION.
/ recommend the enactment Of n law
similar 10 the one now in force IN the Stale
of Ohio for the collection of all taxes semi
annually, including State and county, mu-
nicipal and specific. Under our present
system large Gums are collected and paid
by the county treasurers, or IN the State
Treasury, or deposited In banks, many
months before they are paid out. the banks
paying very low rate of interest on sums
deposited with them. Ii would be much
better for the taxpayers If this amount
could be divided. aud paid in a short time
before being needed for disbursement, thus
serving the purposes of the State fully as
well as under the present system, relieving
in q measure the taxpayer, and beside saw
ing the risk which there always is. 20 q
greater or less extent, in carrying large
sums of money in any place. The State of
Ohio collects it's taxes Dec 20 and June so,
charging q penalty of Is per cent upon
delinquents (which / would make 10 per
cent. instead), advertising the same after
the latter date. No risk, and, with the ex-
ception of blanks. no additional expense
should be incurred in this semi-annual
collection as officers would simply be re-
quired to do the additional work at the
present cost.
THE UNIVERSITY.
This institution is one in which every
citizen of the State takes a just pride.
The sums actually necessary for the differ
ent departments named are made up as
follows:
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
THE clTYs cuSTODlANS.
Regular Meeting OF the Police and
Fire Commissioners


The regular meeting of the Board of Po
lice and Fire Commissioners was held yes
terday afternoon, President Powers III the
chair. Commissioners Rathbun, Withey
and Weston were present Marshal Lemoin
and Superintendent Perry were before the
partments.
The following communications were re-
ceiyed and referred 10 the several commit
tees:
From Superintendent Perry-Monthly re-
port. Report of the condition of street
lights for the week ending an. 7. Requisi-
tion for supplies and account of special po-
hcemen on duty during the recent high
water.
From Marshal Lemoin-Reports of fires
Jan | and 3, and relative TO the account of
DIR. Saunders for veterinary services.
From L. Powers, +. ID. Emmons, John
Stonebraker and /. b. Knowlton, applica-
tions for positions on the police force.
From members of the police force asking
the privilege of wearing citizens clothes
when not on duty.
The following accounts were allowed: G.
r. Packing Co., 1925: G.. Ii. Fowle, SIS: q
R. Mattress Co., $75.O6: Nelson, Matter a
Co., $40; A. Hanish, $225; same. 5000
Andrew Doyle, $l4.25; Leonard d. Sons
$500: Babcoek Manufacturing Co., $S.25
McCurdy IL HugneOt, $13.6O; secretary
disbursements, $162.94; special police con
stables, $34; Fire Department pay roll, 81,
1902 Police Department pay roll, $3.50.
90.
for the Police Department.
The action of the President in the employ
ment of special policemen during the recent
high water exigency was approved, and Pres
ident requested to draft rule covering such
cases as may in the future arise.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
New York.

NEW YORK. Jan. ;.
FLoUR-Firm and without decided change.
Minnesota extra. - lOh5 s.; round hoop Ohio.
81 Io6 20; superfine state. 81 60ns O5; Southern
-four quiet: common 10 choice extra. 81 t0n5 20.
WHEsT- Options IN good demand and firm st
the opening but near the close there WIS some
pressure - sell causing slight reaction. Prices
closed. however 4 To li4c higher. Spo, lots firm
and sc % lc higher. Spot sales Of ungraded
rcd af st63Ac: No. ? red AZ gtfnesisc. un-
graded rcd a sq.saeic. and No. rei state At
V2ttc. No.E red winter. February. ~ Aknai4c: do
March g2sc bid.
CoRS- Options were moderately dealt in. and
prices were irregular. The close was steady. ~ q
slight advance. Spot lots were strong and closei
foihs e higher Spot sales Of ungraded mixed st
f7n Sc. steamer. mixed, ~ d@hs2i &C and un-
grade yellow AZ sZA q sac, No. 2 mixed jan
usry. si&6MAc. do February. sss6fpzc. do
March 4o%c.
oars Options were auies bat firm. and closed
"a 4c higher. Spot lots hiEher and firm. Spot
sales ~ Ne. 2 mixed state ~ sfisc. No. vhfte
10 at sstsc No. mixed, Fehruary. sste. DO
March. 251 81 sc. DO Mas, %isas%c.
RYE-SfronE. Western &c Sfste safl "a.
RaR1Fy- Norniuai.
p0RK FIRM bnt Quiet; ncv mess. Sf26i2 q
LARD iose3 firsn and fsiTly active. & 2fff7 s.
February, 3 g March.
SUsks-In fair demand snd frTn fair ~ eood
refnin1. 4 fi-leftt l2fsc-
RrrTKR Firm. State. MA. we~tern. ee7ssc.
Bees STATE DC. Western. -.
NKv YoEs Jan :
Maney closed sf1fs Per cenf Exchsnre elo@e-i
Dali tpf frn. po~te3 rsfes A1464sSss, sctosi
rates 4 as p ~ for ~ days srd tstA6tss for
demand
tfeV rnnenfs closed krrs e1rreBcy Fs 20 bid.
"a ooepons Ia : BID. As<'s ~ lIzS tsd
psciss rsiirusd boaas closed A. follows Union
krsts. lless - ft0z. D. land grants. fs1z e
81: 10 sinkirs fuaas. Iiss4; Ce-~-,as. Ii8 i-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
TRADE AND FINANCE.
OFFICE OF +. V. TAYLOR, Sweets Hotel
GRAND RAPIDS Ian s 1885,

Cables to-day were easier on wheat and corn.
Exports yesterday from three seaboard ports in
wheat and -four foot up aggregate of about
10000 bu. wheat. Chicago receipts of wheat
were: 126 cars; corn 29s cars; oats 50 cars; hogs
1900.
The grain markets of the world have felt the
effect of Chcago's advanced prices, and responded
to it. New York was &c higher to-day on wheat,
and | to SC higher on stocks. The renewal of
operations which is rapidly becoming general
throughout the iron. cotton and wooden districts,
and was yesterday reported in the leading papers,
should have been enough to satisfy any one that
bottom had been struck and that higher prices on
ell staples are inevitable. As compared with
yesterday wheat closes 2asc higher corn 1c higher
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
The Druggists Association.

The January meeting of the Druggists
Association was held last evening in the Of
fee of the Michigan Tradesman, sixteen
members being present. They devoted the
evening to an informal discussion of matters
pertaining to the trade, no definite measures
of any kind being formed. L. A. Baxter, f.
ID. Curran, Chas. L. Escott, r. Ado Williams
and Blake Gibson were elected members
and four applications for membership re-
ceived.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

Iovrsvr1rF. Ky. Jan "A MountSter-
ling. Ky. special says. News has bet re
ceived here Of the lynching Of John Sple-
ten. farmer. A few weeks ago Stapls8n's
son shot and killed C1ihhaa, white. for
which ne was arrested and sent 70 Akant
Sterling 70 protect him from mob v3olace
His father was arrested on the pretens %
being an accessory to the murder. On kt-
from the jail and hung him IN front ofhe
corrf hsufSp.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

LONDON, Jan. S-Terrible havoc, both 20
life and property. are reported from recent
west coast At karosaki go houses were
destroyed. and ! so people killed: AZ Tama-
shlma the sea walls were carried aVay. Ioo
lives lost. and 90 houses blown down. and
At Inatorl, Matsuyams and Two Isl houses
we're wrecked, ll2 iunks sunk and l7o per
sons drowned.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

WASHINGTON, Jan. S--The clerk of the
House to-day promoted Thomas. ). Pettib
of Kentucky. to be reading clerk, In place of
Walker, resigned; 5. ID. Craig, OF Michigan,
petition clerk, to be tally clerk, and X. FL.
Cowan, of North Carolina, assistant dis
bursing clerk, 10 be petition clerk, and also
appointed Houston, of Iowa. TO I'LL the place
vacated by COwan-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

Who IS Elected Governor and Delivers
His Message.

HARrFoBp. Conn, Jan. S--The Connect
cut Legislature assembled in JOINT ccnven-
tion AZ ~ O'Clock and proceeded 10 make q
choice Of State officers by ballot. Ne candi-
date having received majority Of all the
votes cast ia November. the result was the
election IF the Republican nominees. "a fol-
lows. Henry r. Harrison. New Haven.
Governor. Iorrin 4. Cooke, cf Barkhamp
sted. Lieutenant Governor. Charles 4. Rus
SELL Of kiiiingly Secretary Of State. allen
tine r. Chamherlin. of New Rritisn. Treas
nrsr. and fuFerne l. NuDson. of Waterbury,
Canptroiler. Both houses then took re-
cass nntil ocOck. when Governor Harri-
son delivered his message.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

CHRo. Jan. S.-C4en. Wolseley promised
that the Sussex regiment shah be the frst ~
enter khar;oDm. Correspondents with the
advance colamn have notified tbsir rsapers
that. owing - lack Of tele2rspfic facilities
after leaving karti. the Transmission Of dis
patches Is likely hereafter g. be uncertain.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
Under the Truant Act.

Justice Westfall sentenced Henry Quint,
aged ten years, and John Buishuisen, aged
twelve years, yesterday to the Reform School
at Lansing until they are sixteen years old.
These two boys, sons of widows, were incor-
rigible truaIts and generally unmanageable.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

Rows. Jan. She military expedition -
Assab. for the purpose Of avenging the mas
sacre ~ the Italian explorers rs motives IF
Ahvssinia. viii consist of itNo infantry with
six field pieces. The departure ef the Italian
men .of-war for the Congo ccast has been
postponed.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The Jackson Demo
cratic Association of this ely, celebrated
the seventieth anniversary of the battle of
New Orleans tonight. banquet was
given mt which number of Senators and
Representative made appropriate addresses.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
Real Estate Transfers.

Furnished daily from the Office of w. K.
Scribner, real estate dealer.
John III. Ten Hooper to Chas. Verstay. lot
I6. Bessell 4 Sons sub ub..............S $50
Mary Knapp to Kryn Gondzwaard. ne a
Inv a So Il of sec IL, Grand Rapids .. 800
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09

INpx.NApo1rs. Jan. S.-~The residence /
James McMulien. AZ Boston Sfere. Mos.
romery County. burned late last night I'd
day the rennelns Of McMailen and hiS VII
were found IN the ruins. II Is susp5cione
that they were murdered and the house 6res
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-09
Granada Still Rickety.

MADRID, Jan. S.-Two more shocks of
earthquake were felt at Granada to-day.
Only 800 persons continue to occupy houses
in the city, the rest of the population are
living in tents or camping In open air.