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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Oct. 1.-THE
Presbyterian synod of Michigan closed
its sessions this afternoon to meet mex
year at Lansing. The meeting was "A
very successful one. Rev. w. :. Taylor,
stated clerk for twenty-sevea years, re-
signed and Rev. II. 2. Collier was
elected stated clerk and Rev. W. ..
Sexton permanent clerk for five years.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12
ToIncrease the Force.

CHICAGO. oct. 10.-Under an order
from the Postmaster-General, Col. Sex
ton, postmaster at this city. VIII begin
about November l to add DO clerks,
lettcr-carriors and stampers TO his force.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12

"Pete" Baker had a splendid audi
ence at Redmond's last eveing. This
afternoon and evening viii be the last
opportunity of seeing this popular
comedian IN "Chris and Lena"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12

At a meeting of the South ottawa
and NeSt Alegan Agricultural Society
Thursday afternoon resolution was
adopted TO Try and raise by subscription
the amount oi the indebtedness, 5000
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12

The regular Saturday matinee will be
given at Smiths today at p. IN. The
entire program will be given and the
usual popular prices viii prevail. This
afternoon and evening VIII be the last
chances for witnessing the present ex-
Cellent cOmnanV.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12
Fhs Committee Looking Over the
River Route.
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PLAYING cards could be either borrowed
az purchased The latter request
seemed 90 offend the lady who an
sweret his summons. ana not being ac-
uuailted with Mr.. BclklaD, she replied
Ir q voice by no means musical or good
natured In IL tone. yer welcum to
ail the apples We want, bat we don't
keep cards i'm this house. and
the door was slowly but firmly closed IN
Mr. Btlku1p's face. Nothing dauutcd
bv fh s. the party pr1ceeici tO fill their
pockets with the choicest fruic OF the
orchard. on their ,eturn the Barrett
was otf ground and ready % proceed.
But .ttlo WAS SAID on the snip canal
until Beldng IL gifts were reached,
lgst above Lamont. where the river
d.treus t0aulverage depth OF fourteen
feet t0r a distance of about half or
threo-quarters OF a mie. The cOnver-
sauOn then turned 90 the history OF the
ship canal project.
Whom Mai uarwood was in charge Of
tar rivers and harhors of this district, ne
made a-urvey ol rne rver and reported
to tne Government tlat p ship canal
could easily by constructed from Grand
Haven to tas c.ty by dredging the
rlter Anca iaeut. Lockwood was
placed n charge. nc made surveys and
always reporl.d adversely To the pro-
J.. Ills Dt'ueurc gtrc 10 sucn q set
uac> -aHt nothing ns- oesl dome siuce.
a. lamont p- J. L.1-lars. %. 4. Ball.
rn. atH.tt. O.. f. tom.tocS. Henry
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ant john ~urt.,r et, tle oolt ald
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1889-10-12
DRESS GOODS.

and consanty
happy This week offer splendid
plain striped plaid dress aanne 25 70 80 yard
excellent plaid effects only l2i cents yard
OF
yard.
In French displaying twenty-five only
worthan a : a
placed the counters large Of the celebrated
Whip Cords, u a beautiful line Of colors
short lengths Of dress
anoste e. O
Handkerchief and Notion Department offering fifty dozen
hnenh
An elegant popular PonteGene patterns
frou75 O.
$50 each.
Eue iet garnet bracelets fine par,
and ve. cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
THE AMERICAS CUP.
The Rumored Declination Probably Due
to a Blunder of Some Kind.

From the New York Evening Post
New York yachtsmen are unable to under
stand the reason Of the alleged declination Of
the terms offered by the Americas cup COM
mittee by Lord Dunraven. They cannot I'M
derstand what his objections to their conditions
can he. They are awaiting something official
before talking authoritatively upon the sub
jeet, and such news cannot be got at present
prominent yachtsman, in talking with a re-
porter of the Erening Post said that there
was little in the letter sent to Lord Dunra-
ven by the committee which he could find fault
with. He had asked for five races instead of
three; that had been granted. He had men
toned dates upon which he wished to SAIL and
the committee had suggested other dates; but
there were only three days difference. In re-
gard to Lord Dunraven's suggestion as to out
side races. acceptance was readily given.
The kind of races was agreed to. and no fault
could be found with that clause. The suggested
distance of 40 miles was left open. the commit
tee saying that they preferred 80 miles, but if
he wanted TO sail 40 miles there would be no
objection. The time limit had been set at seven
hours. as in previous races for the cup and the
committee said, in regard to Lord Dunraven's
request for six-hour limit. that it was proba-
bly, clerical error in the challenge. Rules in
regard to accidents. etc.. would be made as sug-
gested, and the details would be satisfactory
as In former races. The only point upon which
there was any disagreement was that of time
allowance. Lord Dunraven had suggested
mean between the rules of the British yacht
clubs and the New York Yacht club, but had
said that he would accept the latter. To this
the committee had answered that the former
races had been sailed under the rules of the
New York club. and this one would be also.
The gentleman said that he could hardly be-
lieve 1T possible that man Of Dunraven's rep
utation as q sportsman could find anything to
object to in the letter of the Americas cup
committee accepting the challenge The
rumors which had crossed the ocean, in which
the Volunteer was named as the boat to be
matched against the Valkyrie, had reached
Dunravens ears, and in letter to London
Field he had said that he was prepared to meet
her. The gentleman concluded that it was his
opinion, as well as of many of his friends that
there Was blunder somewhere, which could
be easily righted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.
The Enlisted Man is Moro Of q Mental
Than Q Son of Mars.

From the United Service.
II asked in what does the physical training Of
the American soldier consist the writer should
be compelled to answer that, other than modi-
cum of drill, there is none. To laymen this
declaration may be astounding, but it is not the
less true. The dangerous and difficult duty
which falls to our troops upon the western
plains is not, properly speaking. physical train
ing, which should precede and fit them for that
service. In recreative exercises we are too,
sadly deficient. With tho exception of an oc-
casional game Of baseball, in which possibly
per cent Of the command participate, how
rarely do We see our enlisted men engage in
any outdoor sports or pastimes!
As for educational exercises, none are pre-
scribed. Swimming, which is both recreative
and educational and should be compulsory. is
seldom practiced, even when the opportunity
offers. The newly Joined recruit is put through
the setting up" and squad drill for a week or
two, by which time he gets his Springfield rifle,
and owing to the scarcity of men often goes on
guard before he has learned to salute properly.
This scarcity is principally due to the small
companies and scattered condition of our little
army and In part to the large number Of men
employed on extra and daily duty.
Ihe latter practice is the bane of the service.
The soldier RS former occupation is entered upon
his descriptive list at the time of enlistment,
and, II carpenter, blacksmith, timer, brick
mason, plumber, painter or teamster, the post
quartermaster has him detailed on extra or
daily duty in that capacity before he has
learned to depress his toes. If farmer or
baker he becomes the victim of the post treas
urer and passes his enlistment in the post gar
den or bakery. clerk, and his own captain
captures him to make out the company apers
unless, indeed, the post adjutant forestalls him
and puts the man at work upon the post re-
turns. This officer, if adjutant of his regiment,
is on the alert for recruits with musical tastes
(whom he assigns to the regimental band) and
printers
The post surgeon lays in wait for two or more
quiet men Of neat appearance and negative
qualities for hospital attendants, and those who
are not detailed as company cooks and kitchen
assistants become the prey of the post police
officer, and pass their days in digging bitches
and raking dead leaves. Our soldier is every
thing but soldier. Verify, instead of the de-
vice of crossed cannon, sabers, or rifles, by
which the several arms of the service are dis
tinguished, he should bear a shovel salient
athwart a rake rampant, as insignia of his pro-
fession or occupatiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
LATE FOREIGN NEWS NOTES.

Russian petroleum is competing with the
American product in the Dutch East Indies,
which have been customers Of the American
companies.
A project to place an export duty on Swedish
iron ore has just been defeated in the Swedish
parliament by considerable majority.
Three systems of elevators-two French and
one American-will be used in the Eiffel tower
at the Paris exposition.
The English house Of commons has approved
the main proposals of the budget.
Forty-seven doctors are attending the viceroy
Of China.
Col. Olcott, the head of the American theos-
ophists, preached a sermon on Buddhism in
Japan on the day the new Japanese constitu-
ton was formally ratified.
1t is stated that the king of Wurtemberg in
sists upon the return of Baron Savage, his for
mer American adviser. 1t is believed that an
intrigue is on foot for the dismissal of Prime
Minister Won Mittnacht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
Her Body Turning to Stone.

A Chicago dispatch says that the remains of
Miss wilhelmina stahl, the young woman pro-
nounced dead by the physicians who attended
her, but believed by her mother to be still
alive, still remain unburied DIR. Moore made
careful examination Of the body and reports
that its condition is gradually changing-not in
the direction of decomposition, but into a state
which the doctor describes as ''mummifcation. ("
II this process continues the body may be in
definitely preserved. No arrangements have
been made for the burial, though the family
are at last convinced the girl is dead beyond a
doubt 1t is feared by the relatives now that
80 much interest has been excited in the case
that II would not be safe to deposit the body in
the burial grounds selected, and il viii proba-
bly, be placed in Q vault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
SIR RICHARD ANNOYED.
Parneu Not Shaken on His Severe
Cross determination.

After The Stars report closed yesterday the
cross-examination of Mr.. Parnell continued
through a mass Of detail with the object of
showing that he must have known Of the plots
to commit murder. Nothing, however, was
elected from the witness to show that he was
in any way connected with the fenians or that
he had any knowledge of murderous conspir-
acies.
Attorney-General Webster cited menacing
speeches made by W. Redmond. Mr. Parnell
listened to the attorney-general, and remarked
that old heads could not be put on young
shoulders. Again pressed by counsel as to
whether he had ever denounced outrages, Mr..
Parnell read extracts from speeches delivered
by him in 1882 such as "Let US remain within
the law and constitution" II hope the people
will not be tempted to initiate the violence and
illegal attitude of the government" "The
league Is perfectly peaceable and constitu-
nonal, and there is nothing behind it,
Mr.. Parnell further said that in 1880 he
denounced the shooting of agents as unneces-
sary and prejudicial where there was a suitable
league organization, but admitted that such
denunciation was insufficient to stop snch out
RACES. He denied that he was responsible for
the violence Of the articles which appeared in
United Ireland, and said that Mr. O'Brien had
supreme control OF that paper
Mr.. ParnelPs friends express themselves as
niShiy shtlsned with the result of his cross
examination thus far, and compliment him
warmly on his tilt with Acknowledgement Web
ster. The opponents Of the Irish cause COM
ment on the forgetfulness which the witness
displayed with regard to matters that were SUM-
posed to be well known to every one. But MI
Parneu simply refused to state positively what
he did not know positively.
Mr.. Parnell, even on the most vital points
connected with the Irish question. preserved the
same cold, calm demeanor which has Character
lied his conduct throughout, often making bu-
morous points at the expense and very greatly
to the annoyance Of Sir Richard. Indeed. the
latter visibly lost his temper, and BETRAYED him
self to the ridicule Of the entire assemblaee in
the courtroom by his ignorance of Irish affairs.
Lord and Lady Coleridge, Lord Arson and sew
eral other distinguished persons were present
| so that Webster discontinue and Mr. Parnelrs
quiet triumph at all points were particularly
exasperating to the learned member of the Sal
isbury administration, who was trying to en-.
tangle and crush the great leader. The cross
examination is expected to last one day longer.
Archbishop Walsh will follow Mr. Parnell on
the witness stand. He will make an excellent
witness for the Defense and put the tories to
the blush, If they have any shame, by his dis.
closures OF political deals. The papers continue
to comment upon the futility Of the attorney.
generals examination of Mr.. Parnell and a \
appear to agree that he is injuring even the
remnant OF cause that the Times might have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
DON'T GROwL AT THE PRESIDENT
His Home Newspaper Protesting Against
Persistent Of1ce-Seekers.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
Called by the people to an flee Of great re-
sponsibility, to the duties of which he was
comparatively strange, and confronted imme-
diately by new and complicated questions of
domestic and foreign policy, which required
investigation before he could act upon them.
his (the Presidents) time and attention have
been almost entirely absorbed and monopo-
lized by ofice-seekers and those recommending
people for office. Not only have they made it
almost impossible for the President to investi-
gate important questions of public policy and
acquaint himself with the current affairs Of the
government, but they have even begrudged
him the time for little delberation in making
his selections from the army Of applicants for
Office. so as to avoid making bad appointments.
Even for this he has been criticised by the
ofice-seekers and congressional dispensers of
patronage. 1t il q shame and disgrace. The
wonder is not that the President should at last
have protested in a mild and dignifed way
against the persistence of the ofhce-hunters and
the unjust criticisms of the administration, but
that he should have shown so much moderation
and self-control under the treatment and criti-
cisms to which he has been subjected.
Under our system of government and politics
an incoming administration will always have to
make many changes among offce-holders, but
gressive civil service reform it is absolutely
necessary that the President and his heads of
departments should be allowed time for deliber-
ate and intelligent action. No person can doubt,
and We presume no person does doubt, that the
President is an ardent republican, anxious to
promote the interests of the party in every
proper and legitimate way But he would in
cur the censure of all good citizens and the
condemnation of history If he should convert
the Presidency into on executioner's Office, and
make himself the chief headsman of a party
instead of the chief executive of nation. The
best record for him, and the best recommended
ton for the republican party, is to have it said
at the end of four years that the government
is in better condition than it was when he as
sumed Office, public affairs in better shape. the
civil service more efficient, the laws better en-
forced, the great business interests of the coun-
try further advanced and better protected, and
our foreign and domestic affairs in better shape
These are the tests by which an administration
should be judged, and they are the ends at
which President Harrison will aim. He will
not shrink from the judgment of his country
men by these standards. and he is right in de-
precating premature criticisms from the office
seekers and farmers of official patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
BALTIMORE AND ONO R.u,Ro,p


LEAVE from station corner of New Jersey
For CHICAGO and Northwest. vestibuled Limited e..
For Gpsinnsti St Louis, and indianapolis express.
For Pttsburg and cleveland vestibuled Limited e,-
For and l sa Stations 10
for Baltimore. week days, 500, 80, 9 40 30,
a65 81 m 4s @,n
StsS Pa g6So 80 455 80: 6IS Si5. 30 500,
s:$s $t5 iiS5 = r % s$S ?s go SO
For Way stations between Wssb sn9 and S Bs M
n II 80 :G M Sun sunday SO .21o
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For Stations ON On the Metropolitan Branch. 70 81.
fto1o am am B5 ann ann 5os principal stations Only
For Gaithersburg and intermediates points, TO 100 o
IN Ii5 80, t4:4y, . 30, III 20 p. m.
Church train leaves Washington on Sunday at Ills
Tof fredeTck, flolO a. IN, "A 80 and IS 80 y.
For haserstown. ITO 10 a. m and rs :sop.m.
p m 1ro trGm Ehess0 a daily 35 m and
= ~ and IS p M: from PittsblTg s sGsly o; 1
t7:20 and 1885 ,. N. "
NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA DIVISION.
For New York, Trenton, Newark and Elizabeth, n.
ubuled limited) and 30 p IN Buffet Parlor cars
on all DAY trains Sleeping Car on the 10 80 p: NJ
f9 S6 P!isSs Newark Wilmington and Chester,
'le;3op m. For Atlantic City III rs a. m.
For inter" edlate points between Baltimora and
Philadelphia, e: 80 g. m, '2 :O5 and ~ 30 D. m anu
Trains leave New York for Washington IS 30.
night. ~ ~ A~'00
Trains leave Philadelphia for Washington. q 10
$40, '11:l5 M, ii :45, AIS, .5:I5 and 81: 80
p IN.
Except Sunday DAILY Sunday only
baggage called for Rnd checked from hotels and resi-
dences by Union transfer Co on orders LETT at
offices, GIG and 1851 Pa. ave- ~
w. Al CLEMENTS, CHAS O. SCIUI
IN, zen. manager. Gen. Pass. Ag't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
Carnegie Helping the Strikers.

The strikers at the Allegheny bessemer steel
works at Duquesne are elated by the receipt,
through their finance committee of 81. 900 from
Andrew Carnegie and $500 from Capt. Jones,
superintendent of the Edgar Thomson steel rail
mill. The latter promises to furnish more
money if it is needed. The Allegheny besse-
mer steel works is running in opposition to
Carnegie, and is making an effort to secure
labor at about half what Carnegie is paying.
With Carnegie to back them the strikers feel
confident of victory.
A majority of the carpenters and joiners in
Pittsburg, who struck Wednesday, returned to
work yesterday, their demands being granted
The stonemasons are still out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
A Bow Wants a Divorce.

On March 18 Frank E. Smith, youth of
fifteen, was arrested in Scranton, Pa, at the
instance of Jessie Rhodes, aged sixteen. In
stead Of taking Smith before the alderman who
issued the warrant, the officers took Smith to
the officer of Miss Rhodes attorney. He there
agreed to go to Bnghamton with the girl and
marry her. The party, accompanied by the
officers, left for Binghamton on the midnight
train. and Smith and Miss Rhodes were mar
ried by Binghamton'minister at 2 o'clock in
the morning. Smith who has not lived with
his wife, applied yesterday for a. divorce on the
ground that he is a minor and that he was
forced into marriage. He was engaged to an
other young lady, who is heartbroken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
Fraudulent Horse Races.

The board of review of the National Trotting
association in Chicago yesterday found NJ. D.
Downing, of Boston, owner of Champion John
L., guilty of trotting Champion out of his class,
and ordered him to refund all money won
where he trotted in a class over 1926 The
complaint seems to have been substantiated
that Champion is the famous Prince of 226
fame. Similar finding was made against H. c.
Cressler, of Upton, Iowa. for trotting Bashaw
In the 2:3S class, when he had been rate d
at 2:37.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03

u TIE EVENING STAR IL everywhere recog-
nized and admitted to be, in every quality, the
leading and favorite Newspaper Of the National
Capital, alike in the counting-room, the work
shop, and the family circle. Pretty much
everybody in the District reads II regularly. II
u therefore much the best advertising medium
In the city; and, in proportion to circulation.
Us 0dre,tisiag rates are also much TIE cleopea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
More Appointments by Mayor Grant.

1he following appointments, beside that Of
Commissioners Of Public Works Gilroy, were
made by Mayor Grant yesterday: Richard
croker to be city chamberlain, which office he
now holds; s. Rowland Robbins to be fire COM
missioner, to succeed General Croker; Henry
u. Purroy, at present q fire commissioner, to
succeed Gen. Fitzjohn Porter as commissioner
OF police; Anthony Echoff to succeed Purroy
as nre commissioner; Thomas L. Feltener, tax
commissioner, to succeed himself; Charles G.
wilson 70 be president Of the health commits
sion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-03
They Would Not Enter the Prison Van

While DIR. Tanner, MIR. OConnor, and Mr..
Condor, members of parliament, whose sem
fences under the crimes act were confirmed
yesterday, were being removed to Clonmel
jail, they refused to enter the prison van. A
violent and disgusting struggle followed, the
police trying to force them in. All were in
jured, DR.. Tanner badly. They were finally
allowed to walk. DR.. Tanner had to be assisted,
he was so seriously hurt