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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Who are the Committees Choice for
Conducting the Exercises.

VvHO dfC ktit SOiIffiltAcc SfOiNc iOi
Conducting the Exercises.
meeting of subcommittee of the
Fourth Of July Executive Committee was
held at the Rathbun House last evening.
There were present Col. Pierce, Isaac Levi,
Jacob Levi, Prof. Swensberg, A. X. Antisdel
and George W. Thompson. After some
time spent in consultation a list was made of
the names of soma seventy-fve vice-presi-
dents, including those of prominent citizens
in neighboring towns from Petoskey and
Manistee to Kalamazoo, and from 81. Johns
20 Grand Haven, "a well az those of leading
citizens of Grand Rapids. These will be
presented at the meeting of the Executive
Committee this evening. together with the
names of the following for the various posi-
tiOns indicated; President of the Day, Ed
win +. Uhl. marshal, II. r. Hastings, orator,
MAJOR A. B. Morse, Of IOnia: reader OF the
Declaration of Independence, Hon. NJ. ).
Crosby: chaplain. Rev. Mr.. Cobb. pastor Of
Westminster Presbyterian Church. The
names of Others will also be recommended
for various committees.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
THE PRINTING BUREAU.
Reforms 10 be Made Cautiously by Mr.
Graves

WASHINGTON, May 27.-E. o. Graves, the
new chief of the bureau of engraving and
printing. denies the truth of the widely pub
lished statement that the failure TO secure
the contract for printing postage stamps for
the Post Office Department would necessi-
tate a large reduction of the force of the
bureau. Graves says he has not outlined
any particular policy for his administration
Of the affairs of the bureau. There will be
no sweeping changes. What changes, If
any. may be necessary in the personnel of
the bureau. will only take place after thor
Ough investigation of the details of the
work. and then solely with view to an hon
est, economical and efficient administration
Of the affairs of the bureau.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
THOMAS a oRlrfEN.

Nov ls the time b. purchase yoar
sprlng and Summer hate. W. srS ranaivsag
daily the hnest stook a. sasa,ls ever
broaghi h. the oits.
Cur stook ~ gentlemens straw hats
comprises al the newest styles IN gena-
ine fine Msckinac ana Manila. ais6
Luton. Milan and Dunstai,ls hraids. IA
great variety oi STYLES. and al priees
never before offered
oar chlldrens gs,ois CONSISTS II evesy.
thing new Ia this liHe, Gnd haVo been
purchased al priees Wlnoh snai,le as 30
defy composition. We have al the new
esi aud most fashionable style ~ sofi
aud stlfi hate from the be4a manufactures
Ia the country. nolndiug the oelelprated
"knox" for winch Ne are sole agents.
Gents Fine Gloves, Silk umbenellss
and Summer Lap Robes IA great variety.
and cheaper than have ever been ofieFed
IA the city.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
SPErEs 4 CosPsFy.

We wish Il were possible for rs b.
enuner4ite al fbs di'Fersft ARTICLES N 0tr
store vfrthy u sttsntiogA
There are thousands ~ dollars worth
- MerrihsndIse mon our shelves and
ton from customers 81 ever the rouutry
~ vel - c5tizsns - guT city. The sup-
ply seaHDs sufficient f0r the iDersased
demand. ss cur 8eps rtFoeute were never
- vsl supplied SPKISs 4 C0xrkFT-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

DyTRoIT. Nav p

DrTROIT May q
Flour To-day quotations are ss follows:
Michigan white wheat. 4 35a 5 coz roller pro-
cess. ; 0DH5 p: PATENTS. sOft5 IS; Minnesota
bakers : 25fr5 20: patents 25kI6 80.
Wheat opened very weak call this morn
ing decline of 4HHc from last nights closing
figures IA Chicago. occisioning a drop in quota
tions here of a cent from prices which were yes
terday ohtainabe. Or the cali board the activity
was in July wheat. which was sold steadily at
si.01i4. having opened yesterday at 1.02s Quo
tation- were a. follows:
~HEAT-No I white. spot. 81 90 bid. 81 0l y
a.kss: May % bill. Olis asked. June. l 90
bid 81 Olis s-ke1: July. 81 O2 bid. 02i4 asked;
August 03 asked: No red. spot. aSc bid.
I lOi. asked; May. pehc bid. June. pq1c bid.
OOl4 asked July 400 bu AZ Oli4 1000 Uu a.
I OIs: August 0l bid. Ola asked NJ 8 rcd.
S)c bid. sc asked rejected red. 7Jc bid. 7sc
asked.
Corn No. ,; spot. sOc asked June. 1900 bu at
tstsc
Oais-No white. spot. ilc asked: MAY ace
asked: Jnly ACC asked. No. mixed BIC bid g7c
asked; May. 35c bid. SIC asked; June. sic aske-i.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
J. }. VAN LsUvsS ASSIGNS.
The Backward Spring ana Dull Trade
Given as the Cause OF the failure.

The Backward Spring ana Dull Trade
Given as the Cause OF the Failure.
Al 5.sO yesterday afternoon John j. y al
Leusen. dealer IN millinery aud fancy goods,
al = MOnroS street. made al sssig gnInsnt
for the benefit OF bis creditors, - J. Edwsrd
Earle. AR. Earle wSs ssen last aignt and
said that the failure could be charged 70 tile
back ward season and consequent dull trade
IN Mr. Nan Leuven's line OF business lie
bought q large stock Of goods tor the spring
trade Owing 10 the o9ld. backward
season trade has not been good and be vas
unable 10 meet the bills. a. he would have
been ia an ordinary season. A few OF his
creditors were inclined 10 push their claims
some OF thom having commenced suits aud
hs could do nothing else than make an a.
signment aud give them all an equal share.
The liabilities amount 10 about tsS.Up1. OF
which $1,000 is held by Mrs. Van lleuyen aud
Is secured by chattel mortgage Oh the
stock ia the store. The stock was originally
put ia by Mrs. Van Leuyen and paid for with
her money. About four years ago Mr.. Van
leuyen bought II from his wife and gave her
the ten-thousand- dollar mortgage. The
mortgage has been renewed from year TO
year, nothing being paid on the principal
The facts IN regard to the mortgage have
been known 10 all the creditors. The re
manning S25,OcO of the liabilities Is held
mostly by Eastern parties, part Of il being
due 10 Chicago firms. The stock III the
store, with the outstanding accounts con
stitute the assets. Mr.. Earle thinks that II
the stock can be sold for cost price, or more,
II will pay the liabilities IN full, bat "a much
of the stock is already out of season, II is
doubtful il it will fetch cost price. The
store will not be closed. The taking of an
inventory will be commenced this morning
bnt sales will cOntinue a. usual.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
a FAITHFUL FIREMAN DEAD.
Ladderman Albert j. Emmer Dies After
Two Weeks Sickness.

Albert j. Emmer died yesterday morning
at his residence, 10 West Bridge street, of
lung and heart difficulties. He was an active,
faithful and efficient member of the city
Fire Department. and performed his duties
up To May 9, when he was first compelled TO
retire from service. He engaged as fireman
with Company No. in July. 1880, and in
December of the same year transferred
the same engine house. He was highly re-
spected and esteemed by his companions,
and by a large circle of friends. The flags
were displayed at half mast on all the engine
houses in the city yesterday, and engine
house No. (, on Kent street, was heavily
draped in mourning. The funeral services
will be conducted to morrow morning from
st. Mary's Church. and the members of the
Grand Rapids Firemen's Fund Association
will attend III body.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
q Bouquet.


There are not many May flowers from
April showers, but the few that have put
in an appearance are valuable tokens %
Spring.
Speaking OF values we wall talk few
moments about Silks that are always val
uable in the eyes Of the ladies, and il will
pay the readers OF this article TO scan II
as closely us they would an oil painting.
Small profits, quick sales, buying goods
in the largest quantities for spot cash and
selling for cash enable Spring 4 Company
to take advantage OF every forced sale in
the Eastern markets, and their customers
can always rely on finding in their stock
all desirable fabrics at much lower v slues
than can be obtained elsewhere, and
prices are looked at by 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 IN Silks
than in any other fabric. and TO encour-
age their purchase we offer
Silks.
Black Gros Grain Tor 3Sc, worth sc.
Black Gros Grain for 42c. worth 6lsc-
Black Gros Grain for 4Sc. worth &c.
Black Gros Grain FOR 57c. worth TIC.
Black Gros GRAIN for 63c. worth Sc.
Black Gros Grain FOR 75c, worth slo0.
Black Gros Grain for g3c. worth sl25.
Black Ciros Grain Tor 81 o0 worth SlJ0
Black Gros Grain for 81 p worth sl75.
Black Gros Gram FOR q - .w'rtb $500
The Silks selling at al. 81 and $50
cannot he obtained elsewhere IN this
market at any price. as we have the ex-
elusive agency ~ these goods and are
entirely iBdernnified by the manufacturers
against any reasonable damage that may
occur from wear. and We viii make good
r. our customers any reasonable damage
II any should occur
sPRrNe a CosPkFy.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
POUNOMAKER SURRENOeRS.
He Comes TO Middleton's Camp With
Thirty OF His Council.

WNNIPEa, Man, May PA dispatch
Just receihed here says Poundmaker, with
thirty of his council and sub-chiefs, went
into General Middleton's camp yesterday at
Battleford and surrendered unconditionally.
They had with them 30 stand Of
arms. Poundmaker and i've of
his chief men were mde priso-
ners. and also two who confessed
themselves To be the murderers of Payne
and fremont The others were ordered to
20 back TO their reserve, and 20 come in once
week for provisions until the government
decides what 20 do IN their case.
RumOrs are current here that Gabriel Du-
mont has been captured at Fort Assiniboine.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

W,sH1~GroS. Nay z7.-Mr. Bingham.
United States Minister 70 Toxic. reports 10
the Secretary ~ State that the Mikado Of
japan hss conferred the order of the Rising
sun 1Qon FIVE American citizens. viz. Rev.
Dr = E Eeeder Winfield > Chaplin. DR..
ID. b. McCareee. ~ r. Parton and ". M.
scott. iu recognition ot their services A.
professors and teachers m Toxic Juiverify.
The decorations and diplomas are "a be for
wsrded to the above named gentlemen
through the Japanese Minister at Washing
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

CINCINNATI. May 25.-The regular monthly
meeting Of the Western Nail Association Ia
meeting j. held with closed doors ahd no in
formation l. volunteered 70 the public. II IL
certain. however, that the question which il
Il designed 20 keep secret Il that of the
adoption Of a scale of wasges for employees,
which u expected % be an ultimatum on the
part of the employers.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

NEW YORK May "a.
Wall street closing: Money closed easy at III
per cent. Exchange closed firm; posted rates.
81 S7Gi 50: actual rates. 81 s8i4e4 sjl for sixty
days. and 81 SSisai ssIs for demand.
Governments closed firm; currency s. I29i
bid; 4's, coupon. 1924 bid iIf's do 1l31S bid.
Pacific Railroad bonds closed Union hrsts
ll5a49ll6; do land grants 1861. bid do sinking
funds. 119h611Oh. Centrals: lIS%ai1i4.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

BALuNosS. May 27.-Tn the Pearre trial
the case wss given 20 the jury late in the sf-
ternoon. and about s clock returned a YER
diet ~ guilty a. indicted" Pesrre was in-
dicted for attempted felouious assanit. the
penalty for winch is from Eve % eighteen
years N the peniteuhary Pearre "a sou Of
Judge pesrre. ~ Cumberland. Nd. and was
issx sfufant Ia this r4fv
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
Thoroughly Tested.

Since Offering our special
Drives ON All Wool Suits at
81. IS, 50, SO and $l2.00.
We have had a large sale.
these suit have only To be
seen and examined TO con
vince the most skeptical
that we are offering the best
clothing for the least money
in this city. Special attention
of parents is Gale ! - the
big reduction Ia 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 To
ages, which customers will
find of great advantage in
making selections. They are
very cheap. Call early, as
they are going fast. At
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
Governor of Dongola.

LONDON. May H.-Sheikh Melik. de
scendant of the old Argo line of native
kings, hss been appointed Governor Of Don
COLA BY the Khedive. He will be virtually
an independent sovereign after the evacua-
tion of the country by the British. England
has refused % be an=verable for the conse-
quences Of the appointment
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
Another Artesian Well.

For the past month O. C. Taylor. of Grand
vile, has been engaged in sinking an arte-
sian well for the Wallin Leather Company,
at the tannery on South Front street His
work has proved successful, water being
reached at depth of l5l feet, with pres
sure sufficient 10 give an elevation of about
30 feet The water is clear, pure and very
cold
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

fAxsIve. Nay z-.-Reporfs 20 TIE Michi.
xsu State Board of Health show rheumatism.
iusermittent fever and bronchitis. diseases
IN the order named. ~ causloz ne most
SICKNESS in Michigan during tie week ending
Nay lA SMALLPOX = reported ~ Abs. Bat
ne Greek ard South Haven.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

gorrasuon,sncs ~ ruB TsIEsBAN
frprSgros May More than one half
of tire hu-ins=s portion 81 the village #
Scuttviiis'. in Mason county. vas burned last
nizht The ioss IL estimated Rf from $1,000
to Sf7oel principally falling np0n = ~ eich
4 Son. feaiars in hardware. and Conzer
va sifi aincs mith shop. -. a.. Hale. dry
xoois. lfeo. ame4 meat market. and A..
Chnnerf. huildins. The Insurance viii not
arrrarafa rno-a fhan e. GO
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

WASHINGTON. May 27 = Congressman
0Earsn. ~ Virginia. 80 FAR has beaten AL
his colleagues in the matter ~ seeming uev
posfmasfers. There are 2f0 post Offices in
bis Con .rreesionaI district. which he charac-
tsri7eS as ne hot-hesi ~ Mshoueizrn. and of
fhis nnuter he has had ninety Nshouitee re-
rlsced ~ strsizrt-ou Democrats.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

KALAMAZOO. May n. Jennie Throop
whose parents live near Marshall, died tine
morning early from the effects II laodanum
taken with -nicdal intent II Il stated that
her young man discarded her owing ~ dam
aging reports regarding her reputation, aud
abe wanted 20 die. She va= A good looking
zri aged -
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

R,srosf Mar 17-The bong expected trial
of the .iiverce swat of Annie Sullivan "a.
john T. SaHuan. fbe champion slugrer f1r
-crnel 1nd ahu-ire treatment and confirmed
hahfts af iaforicsHon Nrs Sullivan vas
an Ere stand snc testified to numerous bra
tsl sssauits be frequently kickinz her snd
throwing things at her. and often compelled
her fo lndress and put him to bed The
.si1rt advised unni uurninu
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

WAsHNeroS. May 27.-f'eneral Bradley
has telezrsrhed A5jutant- General Drum that
the troors now available are sufficient 80
sufficient 20 suppress the Indian outbreaks
N Arizona and New Mexico
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
w. S. QUINN & SONS.
a. and ~ Monroe ST.
Can Supply all Glasses.

Grand Rapids Is rapidly
growing in population, includ-
ing people of wealth, together
with a more numerous por-
ton of people of limited
means. While the former
class has created "A demand
for early fruits and vegetables
the latter is compelled TO deny
themselves many Of these
luxeries. but the necessities Of
life are wanted by both.
Theo. b. & NJ. G. GOosen. lsg
Monroe street. are handling
all early fruits and vegetables
Of the season. and make a
speciality of Strawberries. new
cabbage. bananas. plne-apples,
etc. One trial viii convince
you in regard to prices. both
in staples and fancy fruits
and vegetables. that they out
sell any competitor, either IN
price or quality.
=. S-Garden Seeds in Bulk
in any quantity, also dealers
IN stove wood.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
The Oid STORY

Nrw FaRs. Nsg Thames Nelson Day
lately e ronfisn6al -lerk Tor Martin = Run
gen. santsrs. ~ t6e Broadway has been
fnnu1 shoIt 20 his sce1uuls - tire snoues -
knnn fsae has cor fa1sesf snf states lhst
~ .issf tas aGneF iu Ns1 street
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

WssHT~sroS. Mas z7.-President Cievs-
lsnd has decided % speud Decoration day in
NeT York he VII leave Washington late
Friday night. arriving IN Nep York ssriy
SATURDAY morning
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

WASHINGTON. Nay The Marine Hos
pitsi P1resn is informed that the alleged csses
- cholera IN tire Crosse Tate. Q1shec. aasrsn-
ene. are nut eases - choierz.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

lfScots. Nee.. May l5-A Srfs Jeafnal
specisl savs that Vatsr spon1 harst nine
anae- frpus l1piisnoia isst evening. drowning
nine Raheusu-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28

Mr.. 4. b. Fisher, of the Grand Rapids
Eagle, was in town Monday looking after the
doings of a crooked agent for his paper
Rockford Register.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
E. S. PIERCE'S
GREAT WARDROBE
Special Offers.

$1,000 stock Of Parasols from 25 cents
to 800 each, 80 II per cent. lower than
ever before sold in Grand Rapids. All
Styles and Colors in the market
SPRING a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
TRADE AND FINANCE.
Chicago Markets.

OFFICK or +. V. TAYLOR, Powers Block,
GRAND RAPIDS May "a 1885.
Cablcs-Wheat dull and depressed. Consol
higher.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-28
GEO. a. HALL 81 GO.

Bos papars 81 E 81 H 90 ard = este
fsertes Oak ssnsrfuf white papeF i'e Q'1ife
,yrsa-fs.r ss.lff ~ Fln siff erFfsree tc fuafeh.
I-isi liuan TsIser t5 aoire auart@,. f'eu o
ras.r viff envelopes fo nuetcii.
ineInrline e. f-ss f-tFf etiee frla nd rre'ff.
W-ifire tafies plf hlfste- rasers. - al sizfs
aaa graae< ~ rsuars fisis lire ~ rissh ~ .
r...-s.sitr viff D g-eaf uarg. ard Troring fns're
rrrrlar srsrf asf Dfier fo cagu,rr f,latf 80
s--n-inr s,lleitasl esf.sfactior r1e-snte-sl
We hrrafls aue~f Hts - iatiis~ Bsnd iises
To-as1 sri sr- a-4e ir fti. eiis tteei iasth-
ers kst tr 49, tfea. Tt-5 wih itlsese 30.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-01-09
Rapid Growth.

American h11mor delights in exag-
geration. The Yankee has such q
pride in the bigness of his country and
i'll The rapidity of its progress, that he
enjoys astonishing his hearers with
tales which contain just enough truth
to make the magnified sketch funny.
There is town, or rather city, in
Central Dakota only four years old.
Just four years ago there was one
house, miserable shanty, standing on
the spot where is now four story
hotel.
There are five large hotels, six
churches, sixty saloons, skating r1nks,
system of water works, electric lights,
gas, school houses, banks, wholesale
business houses of all kinds, enterprise,
energy, enthusiasm, push, selhshness
and money making in this four-year-
old Hercules. Yesterday, nothing; to-
day, everything.
To illustrate, by a grotesque exag.
geration, the marvellous growth of the
Northwest, the following sketch is
amusing. An engineer Oh the Chicago
and milwaukee, Road, which has pushed
its way into the heart of Southern Da-
kota, is supposed to tell the story.
"One day, was driving my engine
over the prairie at the rate OF forty miles
an hour, without house in sight and
supposing the nearest town to be thirty
miles distant. But as I glanced ahead,
[ was astonished to see that I was ap-
preaching large city. 1 rubbed my
eyes, thinking it was mirage.
Jim says Z to tho fireman, whats
this placer
" Blamed if I know says Jim, star
ing out of the CAP. I declare, if there
amt new town crowd up here since
we went over the line yesterday!
ct believe you're right, Jim. Ring
the bell, or we shall run over some
body -.e..
$50 slowed up and we pulled into a
big depot, where lnoren five hundred
people were waiting to see the first
train come into the place. The con-
ductor learned the name OF the town,
put it down On the; schedule and we
went on. &c.,,
: "'Jim, says Z, as we pulled out, keep
your eyes open for new towns. First
thing you know, we'll be runnin' by
some strange placer -
"That's, SOP says Jim. AN hadn's
we better git ore Of the brakelnen te
watch out on the rear platform of tbs
last car for towns that spring up after
the ingine gifts by Pr" ouths Com:
panicn. 5.s NE. s.=#. .s as} I.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-01-09

Awo1nan with a tender, haunting voice,
And brave weeteyes in which the sunny fash
VIII sparkle ere the laughter curve her lips,
And peep outslyly through the dropping lash.
A woman on whose head one seems to see
A circlet woven by the love and tears
And laughter she has " On from us whose lives
Her presence brishtens through The happiest
years.
Tho hands, trick Of hers--are oft out
stretched,
So many cling to them, and strong men rise
The better from her touch, while children's
smiles
Will break in laughter as they meet her eyes,
So true woman, that were all her art,
And bright, sweet coquetry, and winning
ways,
To pass from memory in the time to come,
There still were left enough for grateful
praise
In that Outstanding in the fercest glare,
Az one whose whole brave life is one of good
And sender deeds, she helps our girls to grow,
More NOBLE through her perfect womanhood.
Anon,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-01-09
Mrs. Burnett's Boys.

FROM a W aSnInStCn Letter.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, the
we'll known authorass, is one Of these
exceptions, and her craze for the pic
turesque extends not only to her mani
mate surroundings, but her two boys. A
lady who has recently paid Mrs. Bur-
nett long visit is the authority for the
statement that they are very handsome
boys. Their proud mother is quite
aware c their beauty by keeping them
dressed a most becoming fashion.
She ia at them to pose in an artistic
manne;. If the bell rings and visitor
is announced; Mrs Burnett turns
to her Sons and SAYS: "'Take
your POSITIONS" immediately the
we'll trained boys fall into the poses best
suited to their dress and beauty. The
older one will lean his elbow on the
corner of the mantelpiece and rest his
head upon his shapely hand, while the
Younger will stretch himself in q grace
ful attitude on the heavy fur rug in
fr>>2t of the fire. The visitor enters
and cannot fail TO be struck by the
picturesque beauty of the scene and
goes away, her mind full of admiration
for her friends children, ana feels al
most ashamed of the general roughness
of her own boys at home. whom she is
mach more likely to find gliding down
the banisters, sitting on tile fence
or playing ball than in poses which
would gladden. al artists heart. OF
course the attitudes given above are
only those for winter use. For summer
an entirely different seo prevail, but
they are the pride Of Mrs. Burnett's
heart. What the result OF t}:iS novel
Of education VII be is question which
og1tates many OF the writer's friends,
but they will soon have She opportunity
Of seeing, for a boy who can lean all
elbow on the nlantelpiace cannot be SO
very small