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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

The place to get sewing machines repaired
l. where the repairer has no interest al stake
bnt ms reputation a. a practical workman
not where they would rather sell you new
one. Agents repairing a. rule does not
give satisfaction. Adjusting Is trade. After
twelve years experience am prepared 10 do
work that will give perfect satisfaction.
do not sell new machines or work for any
company, and have but one object IN view,
that is do work that will build up for me a
good trade a. a repairer of sewing machines
will call at your shop or house, examine your
machine. tell you what can be done. what 4
viii cost free of charge. Then you can
decide whether You will have il done or not
All orders received by postal will receive
prompt attention. / rebuild, readjust. clean
and repair all kinds, have parts, attachments
and needles for all. Shop al 40 Summit
street j. III. STRICKLAND,
Sewing Machine Repairer.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
EXPERT BILLIARDS.
The LAST Game al New York -Slosson
Dsfsats Schaefer.


NEw YoBN. April 3O.-Geo. +. Slosson and
Jake Schaefsr played the last game of the II
inch oals line billiard tournment tonight.
Yhe hall vas packed by billiard experts and
others. anxious TO see the giant bilhardists'
contest Hundreds were unable 70 obtain
tdmittance. To was fully half an hour before
n referee could be agreed upon. but at length
Matthew Hewius. Of Hartford Conn. wa
agreed upon. Schaefer had the spot ball.
Re opened well. but missed on the third
shot. Siosson began badly. having kiss
OF IN his opening inning. The
game was unusually well contested
throughout. many experts present remark
iuE from time 20 time that u W8s any
hod3 rtme Siosson. who was IN more
than h.s usual form. and evidently playing
on pinch defeated his opponent By l9l
points. thus giving him the first prize. The
score WITS Slosson. .. =. -. >. 3. .. I. ~. !.
2I. p. IS. i,. f. ti. .. Si. ~. a.. - l5. "a l6.
~. ne. total 40. average -. Schaefer. ?. o.
n. l2. fl n. l3. l. l. %. %. o.. 1. IL. Il. o. {.
i6. q. IS. 2. p. L. D, total 10. average. T. t0-2l
Time of game two hours and five minutes.
The winners TINS are. Slosson first prize.
81 80, Schaefer secuud. 500, sexton third.
<ns. Daily fourth. S2l0
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
a FIGHT IN EARNEST.
Charles Mitchell Knocks Duncan Ross
Out in One Round.

SAN FRANCIsco, April 0.-Charles Nit
chell, the English pugilist, and Duncan G..
Ross. the Scotch athlete, had some hot words
at Harry Maynard sporting house, at an
early hour this morning. All had been
drinking. Ross remarked on separating,
Mitchell, | could whip you if | had you in a
room" Mitchell replied. well, you have
me here now" Ross threw of his coat and
made f.int ut Mitchell, but was met half
way and struck under the right eye, knock
ing Ross clear across the room and stun
ming him. Friends then interfered and sep
arated the combatant=, Ross being badly
punished. subsequently. all parties drank
wine together Mitchell and Mike Cleary
will fight four rounds for gate receipts May
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
The Soldiers Home.

The local committee on the site for the
Soldiers Home, met last evening at the of
flee of DIR. Griswold. Hon. c. G.. COmstOck
was chosen chairman, and DIR. Griswold,
Secretary. The committee are IN cOrrespOn-
dence with the Legislative committee. Ii Is
expected that the Legislative committee viii
be here next week and any persons having
suitable site which they desire to offer are
requested to leave notice with Hon. Henry
Fralick at his office in the rear of the Grand
Rapids National Bank. The committee ad-
journed to meet again at the same place
next Tuesday evening.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

THE Grand Picnic on all kinds ~ car
pets h be continued until further notice.
The largest assortment. the finest pat
terms. the best goods known to the trade.
the most astounding low prloes
TAFEsTRi BRussEIs 55c, 65c, 75c. No
better goods 10 Ice found
BODY BRUSSELS 95c, sl.00, sllO, sll5.
THIS line comprises the best qualities 10
be found IN any market
VELvErs- 81. Sll0 sl-l5. sl.25. sl.35.
Nelvets are the coming carpets. We have
never sold ~ many Of tins make on ao-
count Of the extreme low prioe.
MooUETTEs. -Our prioe still farther
reduced with large invoice Of new
choice patterns, never known SO cheap.
sl.l5. sl25, SI.S5. SL40.
INGRAINs.-2Oc, 25c, SOC, &c. soc. 45c,
soc, 6Oc, &c These prices include all
the different qualities a. well as the best
goods manufactured, and is a surprise 60
all SPRING a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
q Notable Wedding.

One of the leading social events of the
day was the marriage last evening at North
Muskegon. of Mr.. Mentor Misner and Miss
Mamie Arms. The wedding took place At
the residence of the brides father, George
Arms. Esq. and was attended 10y a large
number of our leading citizens. II was an
elegant social event in all it= appointments.
The decorations were the work of J. Albert
Hovey, of Grand Rapids. and the refresh
ments we're furnished by that prince of
caterers. Julius Kuhn. Of Grand Rapids. 4
reception followed the wedding and a splen-
did time was enjoyed by the large assemblage
With dancing and other social recreatOns. r.
Mu,leg0n Ne,rs Thlws3Gu.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

DETROIT. April Flour-Pricee to-day were.
Michigan winter wheat s465hl; Michigan winter
wheat, roller process. 595 =: Michigan winter
wheat patents 55H5 -: Minnesota baker, 3 y
a. 80. Minnesota patents sac 20. r.e, s14 p.
The opening of the grain market was delayed
an half hour the morning 10y the absence Il
quotations from Chicago. which sdyices indi-
Gated has been cot of from the Western Union
Telegraph Company by the Chicago Board ~
Trade All trading had to be done on private sd
wees from Chicago and New York quotations
The latter were away up yes erGay afternoon. but
we're easier this morning. when prices ruled
much higher than on ye-terdays board. Prices
we're As follows: Wheat-No. ! white spot. ! ~
bid. / 0i1. asked: May. o. bid. ] ga asked.
June ? 90 bu a. o.. CaTs AZ O1 = July, ga
bid 10 asked; No. rcd. / ga tid - asked.
Julv. o. bid Corn No. 2 spot. -, hid. 5slSc
asked high mixed. ! car at 53tfc. Oafs-No 2
white. i2c asked. May. s0iso bid. flc asked light
mixed. 35tsc asked. No 2 mixed May. $3.50 hid.
2qi,c asked Receipts to-day were n q
wheat 2 ears of corn. and cars - oats.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Fire at Spring Lake.

Special Dispatch 70 TIE TELEGRAM.
GRAND HAVEN. April 30.-At7:15 this even
ing an alarm Of fire was turned in from the
pleasure yacht Lizzie Walsh" as she was
lying at the Monroe, Boyce Il Cos dock at
Spring Lake. The fire was found to be in
the hold in the slab-p pile. II was put out
without very extensive damage-perhaps
800 The 6re-engines worked upon the
boat while men watched the lumber yard. ~
it was feared this would also be destroyed.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

We wish II were possible for us 81
enumerate all the different articles M our
store worthy Of attention.
There are thousands Of doll ars worth
of Merchandise upon our shelves and
counters that il commanding great asien-
ton from customers al over the country
as well ss citizens Of our city. The sup
ply seems sufficient for the increased
demand. az our departments were never
30 well supplied SPRING A COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
The Monument to Poe.

NEw YORK, April a0.-rhe title of the Rev.
". 4. Alger's Grafton 10 be delivered on the
ument To Edgar Allen Poe, Monday, May 4,
IN the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, l. The
Mission and the Errors of Genius" and
William Winters poem Is called 'Castaway."
The speech of Edwin Booth will touch upon
the great sympathy shown by all actors to
ward monuments 10 do honor 10 genius, and
the close tie that exists between literature
and the stage
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
ARBITRATION PROPOSED
ENGLAND > PROPOSITION
willing 70 Leave the Question 10 anf
European Sosersiga- The impsr-
al CouacH Called

LosDos. Apra ~. lhe sttasi1fra says
Enzis.nd has proposed ~ AlszIa " submit ~
ang tnropsan sovereign Tor arbitration. the
slIuEie sle-ll0n xlsthsr og rot the agree
ment of the lIth March, that, pending
negotiations neither the Afghans Or the Rus
silns sn0uld advance o. atLack, Nas broken
- kiHaaron 8 attack upon the Af.ghan- Al
f1bsnlsi. The sizasf4ft further states
that me Czlr la- eousoEcd a meeting Of the
Imperial Cuancil at Gal-ohina % consider
the pr9po-itlou. le stttlststfa soaches for
the eDfrecileet IT IL- information.
British .lllad b anchored ~lthIn the
Darcane.le-, % prevent euy attempt 10
blockade tle -trall b. t0rpesi0es. A des-
psicil i-taa Odessa. VIA Jenna, says the
1srIslI all llOuCe- dls llaF much anxiety On
acc01ur Of the il-forfIirt condition OF Black
sea loft-, Ia view ~ hngiand's determined
sttlI1sio la regard ~ her right to pass the
Es5slih.8fIIz
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

Officers Moran ano Scooy Arrested
on the Charge OF mansiaughter.


The post-mortsm examination of William
Heart was made yesterday Al tbs residence
Of Maurice Houseman % Dr.. hake and
Mood, Ia the presenoe of Drs- Best. barth.
Pyle and Coroner BradIsh. The ball was
found III the position Iadloatod by the phss ~
clans al the earlier examination. near the
front abdominal wall ID had penetrated
the intestines, a. was slso feared by the at
tending physicians. The tall, upon the sIze
of which 10 much Importance rests, Was
taken care Of by Coroner brsdlsh. Whether
or not jury viii be able 70 determine which
officer hred the fatal shot II question OF
much speculation.
Upon complaint of Victor r. Heart, broth
er the deceased. Prosecuting Attorney Iur-
ner issued an order for warrant for the ar
rest of Detective Charles l.. Moran and Pa
trOlman Herman ScOby. The warrant
harges them with manslaaghter and Detee-
Cast served the same upon Mr.. Scoby last
ey ing, who gave bonds for his appearance
int sum of 5000 Col. L. 5. Pierce and
Don Leathers are his bondsmen. De
tective Moran, who has been indlsposed and
confined 10 the house for greater share of
the past two days was not served with the
papers last evening. but, upon being notified
he would be this morning, said "all right,
have my bondsmen ready and will be on
hand at the preliminary examination" The
officers will be arraigned before Judge
Holmes in Police Court this morning at 3
o'clock.
The coroner's inquest to inquire into the
cause of Hearts death meets at the Supervis-
or's room this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Ihe Trial Of Short Begun.

NEw YoRk. April 0-Richard Short. The
assailant ~ Cap Phelan. Of Kansas City,
was arraizned for trial At noon today. The
court VS. crowded Il vas necessary 10
station strong forre of police At the
entrs nc- to seep oscs tae peopie who were
struggling FOR adm sslon. Neither Rossa
nor Rocky Mountain O'Brien ras pres
ent Phelsn vas aiso absent Up 70 A o'clock
but one Juror had been selected and the case
was aalonrned Until to-marron
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01


Office uncalled for:
GESIIEMENs LIST.
A-ArnOld spencer Altman u.
B-Harber " NJ Billings W X BnOckwsy ; y
Bfan;on NJ Bush q. Beckerton J X Bargef
Jake Hevasi, Butlsr John. Bra ly ID. Brigham
Fred. Bennett 4 H. Bliss T =. Bindsal Charlie
Buhlef 'hris. Burligh Mr.
Call Lonzo. Clipper --. Chase 4. Chears
Charles ar Spring ..
D-Deboies 4. DALEY Orrin v Dawson Peter.
Dougharty Daniel. Dawson D.
E-flhs Il.
G-Gump Clinton Graves George. q rifien } r.
H-Hodges W h. Harword Billie. Hall & a
Co. Hutchinson JObd Mfe Co. HeNVs ID. Hsmel-
ton Ed, Hall Charles Hail Charles III. Hall J
Hossck Andrew. Huisin NJ
i-lnuan 4 :.
johnson Juiis.
KYLE james g.
Nj Macomb Avado. Morrissy Morris Nc
Catierty Alfrer. Miller Middleton. Minor A h
Markle Rev 4. Moehisr q II. Mnrry John.
Meal y r. Napierala John W Noble y ".
Norton Y. Nett 4. Nixon A T.. 3.
P-Pederson ", Phillips Wilbur A. Phifier
Henry. Pope 4.
R-Kichards A A. Roelhey ID r. Reynolds y
Randall ii Tracy. Reeves j Russel J.
S-ShOok Jamee. Stafford Sohn. Stone J l..
T-Iriber Pier Todd Charles.
N-Noellnash Z. Van Dyke Ed.
W-Mhipple T. 4. Wood Earl l.. Warren W
Williams John. Whitford o.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

PAEfs. April 3O.-Essad Pashe, the Turkish
Ambassador here, stated to a central news
representative to-day. when asked a. 10 what
ho thought would be Turkeys attitude IN the
event Of war between England and Russia
that it Nas his nrm belief that his govern
ment would take sides With neither power
" lt il vital. " said De, Ito Turkeys interests
that she remain neutral throughout and
carefully avoid any complications thar may
arfat. F"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Grand RAPIDS Markets.
FARM PRODUCE FROM FIRST HANDS.


TEIEeRAS OFFICE April b.
GRAIN Wheat red long berry. &c. shor- berry
Q3. No hife aic. Com 44c. Oats. s51 3SC.
FREsH MEATs Beef. Ter cWt. - D006 - Kessl
don s aa6 -. mutton trm- - 1"f So pork
POULTRY -Foxls Dressed. 120lac
Eees-Dull ~ -Nl0r.
H0vET-ltaQ o. g. Ter pound.
BFsNs- Doll Bt l5ft - ~ Per hushel-
SKEDs q ioVer. - Rh57a.
HInFs -firesu ssis sc per p. cured sfs arc kip
green n -o- dfy. To- 0. Veal sslns green r.. drg,
lic. dekin skins 2aar. Grnbhy hide ore-third
of. Sheep le.fs ga - ". wooi .'einR esfimafed.
TRLLos -IsiloR. Sac pfr T..
YFeETaFIFq Potatoes s5<I4r. t.sefs. r.
onions s. A q. Iarsnip@. f'4lsc.
BrTTER fresh rolL i4hlso f8te and jas a
krrtFs Plenty. good Ras-e,ts ~. Norfhs 70
SPY and Bsi1Wlns .o0 - oa
a.. Tine'hg. sis'Y' {. I-r fon. clover si2Ai'.
wooT- Dry is-inob hlr, Es. s. 7sa1a0 70 cord.
for-foof WOOD 5 S0f - ger cord
WooI--lsn -
UscFIE.sSFo-s SITTING FRTcEs.
Fro-p Pastry - barrel = p wholesale
MIL rEFT.- MIDI ra- - Esr frr wholesale
: 1f Eer rrf. retail trzn. 81, ~ per t0n whole
sale <r Ter rFt refail o1rn sud aars f<F ffI
uhrfHse.r A. ~Ff. ratsil.
PpovTsf1v-- Nes- g~rk r.er t.iI Sc ~ sifa-
PORK So tsrl- vsoIessIe ST. ger p shouiders
r. smoked tesf. ifc. ls-i fierese 7Ar katfia
ssrr -ssrs~u=e ha-ral. g. q. ~srfaav 4 81
sFsTs- Tlueft1 : .. -.ovar - 81. ked Tog,
5 - orchard grs4s a - kaufuexF h'ne g-sss
( r4r r-slez Mirf lrs- fast fo.Sr par gzL
Hsrr PI.ssrEF n ear icfs 8 uer ter fror
-fF ua-af.ar-f. = f l-sr tan.
flfsTTETs7 Msrgfa sl.s- Hire es~sod Rarsds
zs- r.- ffa fIti1 s. - Paeoskss = ar. -si-
e. u@r r.- >errert 5 9ktl = 80 ~. ssucea
! / IS p,sr 5ssi.. So Eer sst.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

formed as ~ tie recent negotiations, Is
authority for the statement that complete
understanding has been established between
the governments OF Great Britain and
Italy smouutIng % an alliance. offensive
and defensive The agreement. it Il said
takfs tae form ~ an unofficial memOran-
dunl, the contents being known only % the
Mulstcr- 81 Foreign Affairs OF the two
countries and thsIr chief assistants ia the
rensign offices. These precautions are taken
to a.Vold the possibility 0f recurrence OF
the unpleasant expose made BY the clerk of
the Foreign Offices through the unauthOr-
iz-,l publication OF the secret convention
whlch marked the close Of the Russo Turk
isr Ear
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

santa FE, y NJ. April sl-Ruperto Lara
vas hanged At Las CrBces to-day for the
murder ~ she Nesmith family over yesr
ago He uss indifferent and died witoout
straezle He made q confession claiming he
vs. bred for - 90 - commit the crime
Persons whom he implicated we're bro1Eht
before him but he fsiled ~ identify them.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Enrlana Chartsrs A Navy.

LoSDoS. April 5O.-1he Government have
Glasgow for the Peninsular < Oriental line.
They vii be fitted up a. cruisers. The
steamships Vancouver Oregon" and
Mississippi. OF the Dominion Line, and
the Bolivia Egyptian Monarch" and
CITY Or oxford have been chartered for
transports. Three smaller steamers, noted
for great speed. have been commissioned 10
keep the coaliug stations IN the Southern
and Eastern waters -upplied.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
CAUGHT IN A GAMBLING DEN.
a Lot OF Legislators and Other Men
OF Prominence Captured


HAREIsBUEG, Pa. April O.-rhis city has
been IN ferment OF excitement all day
over the radding OF gambling den, and the
arrest OF twelve men who were found in the
place. Among the number were j. j.
OLeary, member of the Legislature from
Schuylkill county; Peter Seabolt, also a
member from Philadelphia and John NJ.
Brooks, of Indiana, MESSENGER of the
state Senate. These men were al held a.
witnesses. The prOprietOrs of the place,
Frank Wolf, well-knOwn horse dealer,
Vim. Mann, merchant of Sewbury. and
VIM. Forbes, of this city, were railroaded to
the court house after the hearing. In the
internission, however, Wolf skipped and his
bail was forfeited, although detectives were
pat on his track. The other two We're tried,
and Mann found guilty, the sentence being
deferred till next THURSDAY. Forbes was
acquitted. principally through sympathy.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
a Gathering OF Lodges.

ALBToS. April 30.-The Ancient Order Of
United Workmen had a big gathering here
last night. Battle Greek. Marshall, Homer
and Concord lodges were present 90 the
number Of 4p0 members Forty three nev
members were initiated last night into Al
bion lodge. making its membership ~ or
the largest lodge in the state outside ~ De
troit The occasion closed with fine ban
guet At the Alhion House.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
a Crooked Postmaster.

PHI1ADr1FHA. April 3O.-Joseph VI. Full
ton. postmaster of New London, Chester
county. Pa. was arrested this afternoon by
Depsty United States Marshal Renter upon
a warrant charging him with embezzlement
Of government funds. shortage was dis
covered IN his accounts recently. and investI-
cation showed a deficiency IT the money
order funds Of S2.24I.S5. The prisoner viii
be arraixned for hearing tomorrow.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Welcomed Home.

Mr.. and Mrs T. W. Wurzburg arrived IN
the city last evening on the 1920 train. They
were met by large party of friends and
well-wishers Mr.. Wurzburg was beseiged
on every side with congratulations so that
half the time he did not know whom he was
talking to.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
EnsIand ard Turkey.

Lo~DoN. April 0.-There Is current gossip
az the various Embassies that the neg0tia-
uous between England aud the Porte are
banging fire. owing 70 the Discrimination Of
the Foreign office - yield to Turkey repre-
-entafious respecting new Turkish loan-
more direct authoritg ~ Turkey over Egypt
and the indefinite postponement IF the re-
form clauses Of the treaty II Berlin.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
a sick Woman Charged With Arson

CrNCINNArI. o.. April a0.-Mrs. Eleanor
Hawley charged by two detectives with hav-
ing fred the Palace Hotel. appeared in Po-
ice Court this morning Her attorney asked
a cuntinuance of the case and Il was set for
bearinr next Tuesday. The bond was fixed
st 800. which was furnished and the lady
released She was very III and was hardly
able - staruer from the court room.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

WssHrS0rov. April 0 -Commissi0ner of
Pensions Black has jecided hat Mrs. De
Long. vitov ~ tire late Iieut Commander
De Long af TIRE @Jearnefte. Is entitled to a
usnsicn. The Conui=sioner holds that the
ORDER ~ the Secretary ~ the Navy detailing
Lieut. De Long to special duty m New YORK
and then tr the command ~ rhe Jeanette
changed his sfatrs from ahsenf on leave
tc tiaf af fctire iutv. and therefore en-
tsfiaz hls riti.r-r z, Z pension
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

CHcseo. April ~ "A melee occurred II
-0lorsd hou=e Of u-fsme on state street this
morning. in which some twenty inmates snd
fraonanters II the place participated. Frank
Griffn. Nellie Griffin and Mary Colem m
ware each stabbed in several places with
butcher snifa Al are In a seriou= condition.
-nrarnL l--asls ra-a rlaIa
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
The "Strylas" al New York.

NEW YoKK, April 30.-1he Russian cor
yette ''Stry lax arrived in the harbor this
morning after quick passage from Hamp-
ton roads She departed from Norfolk SO
hurriedly that three of her crew were left.
The Garnet is supposed 10 be following
her here.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Curtains and Draperies

10 every variety and quality IN Real
Lace. Nottingham. ss well az heavy
draperies III Plush. Satiu and Draperies,
10y the yard OF by the pair and All offered
at lower prices than can - found elise
where. SPniN0 COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

ST. PEEEsBURc, April 5O.-The Car pre-
sided over the grand council of war held on
Tuesday. The council decided that the Rus
sian army should advance 20 Herat and oc-
-upy D.. After the occupation Russian All
ministrati0n wiil be Immediately established.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
lie s.riss A. Chshoxsan

CHrRovsaS. April ~ The strikers are
now viifng tn take - a per day, but many
ara Unable ~ zst employment, ss their places
have been SLED ny others. Notice vss E7ve1
sneni last night - hsok ont for themselves
Their affair rsre badly conducted.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
NEw York. Anil 30.

NEW lthh. bffll oV-
FLOUR-Duil but FIR prices unchanged hne.
81 75a 3 20; suportine. S3 6odi 10: round hoop
Ohio, sS s5d6 10; southern tour. quiet but firm;
common To choice extra - 25a5 =.
WHEAT-Options were unsettled and closed
after an active days business barely steady and
ssalc off from the best figures. Spot lots closed
strong and iaWlc higher; spot sales Of ungraded
spring 93c: ungrided winter red. eO1 81 o.; No.
ed, j Ol: No red winter. Sl u31l 0i and No.
red state. II 03; No. red winter May. 81 O8ss
June, 81 051sG lO5i4; July. n O1@l 07is.
-CORN-Options were moderately active and
irregular. closing teady and p 10 &c higher SPOT
lots closed firm and i4G15c higher. pot sal,-
ungraded mixed. 57hW 5siac steamer. mixed. 5sC
and No.2 5sl4 05siso No. mixed. May 5sss G.
June. 5S% q &c; July. 5SHasAc.
OATs-Options were quiet and irregular. clos
ing steady and laHi4c lower. Spot lots CLOSED
strong and trihe higher IN some Cases. Spot
sales of No white state al f6isc. No. 2 mixed.
May 42i4 q 42ssc: June. i2A.
RYE Firm; western. 14I 16c. state. 1sa SOC.
BARLEY Quiet and unchanged
PoRK-Dull and weak, mess. sl3 90.
LARD Closed dull and heavy. 81 II cash.
s. l3n7 16 May; - 3007 y June.
SUGAR-Quiet; fair "a good. refining. 4isU4E C..
BUTTER Quiet bat frm STATE. 14922c West
ern. lOGG7c.
Faes Steady: state. 146l4hc; western. Il
G27c.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

Co~rssr..n.seuce - TIE fgf EaRts
S.RaNAC. Aprll @0--The grand opening ~
the ETnyrss= skating INK which oocgr-ee
he~e lazf evening. was decded -roesss.
nearly one thcuzsn6 Feof3e attending. IN
el,r5sny fs-ss number froIn abroad
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

AKRoS o.. April N.-Jobn Emmerling.
sgs-i ss. supposed to be partially demented
hy rbissy. ruf phosphr1s IN the family TEA
eot and his wife and several children are
dangerously sics None have died set. nut
knmeriing il IN .siL
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01

LONDON, April 3O.-in the House of Lords
sais afternoon Earl Granville, Secretary for
Foreign Afairs, stated that the Government
bad to-day received a dispatch from Sir
Peter Iumsdeu asserting that the reported
occupation of Meruchak by the Russians was
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
Must Renort for Duty

BsESE. April .0-Ruszian officers on leave
% absence n Switzerland have received
orders % report A. -. Petersburg i'm
uediatelV
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
New York.

NEw YORK. April 30.
Wall street closing Money loaned al easy
rates. closed al lEper cent. Exchange closed
firm, posted rates 81 s764 ~; actual rates 81 S5i
a I SG55 for sixty days; 81 ssiaG4 $50 for de
mand.
Governments closed firm; currency 6's I26
bid; ~ coupons III bid; avs do 1928 bid.
Pacific railroad bonds closed AZ follows; Union
frsts. lI4all5. Land Grants. 1854 bid: sinking
funds. 1852 bid; Centrals 1l2l. @1l2h.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-01
a Russian AEent al NeMcastIe.

LONDON. April "a second attempt has
been made by an agent of Russia To make
contracts at Newcastle for coal.