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Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
Baseball Talk.

Frank Hne and about twenty o>ner
confirmed baseball cranks, held an IN
formal meeting last evening TO discuss
matters for the coming season of 1891.
Mr.. Hine says: "What we want TO do
next year is 20 go into the Western AS
sociation. There are three clubs now
IN, that the association would be glad
TO unload. They are Denver, Lincoln
and Sioux City. In their places the as
soclation would like to get clubs in this
part OF the country. and Grand Rapids
will be IN It. They made us a PROPOSE
ton and We agreed to go in If they will
give us franchise. but We viii not put
up cent for one.h
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
TELECRAPHlC TICKS
The Federation Of Labor ConYen-
tion Sc 4 IA Session
THE CRlSD RAPIDS POSr-OFFlcE
ths Ass foFs NeFid f0Fnsiiy oPeHs
its ssw quarters -Gsssrsors, fetA~
tls1aDs 4nd orsat skss Saisre
AaIs1a the oPeaiEss

DEFkoIT, Dee. le.-At the afternoon
session OF the Federation ot Labor Con
yention, The report Of the Committee
on Credentials Was taken up, and each
resolution Was freely discussed; the iiTst
one being for the establishment of an
organ Of the Federation, with head
quarters in Chicago, which was defeat
ed by large majority. The committee
reported adversely upon Brown
schweigs' resolution, that no address
Dc tolerated from politicians or other
representatives Of the eapitalistie class.
The committee submitted report
condemEing the hiring of Pinkerton
men IN the time of strikes, and
the unjust use OF police. The resolu-
luton MAS 70 Indefinite that lt was re-
committed with instructions 10 bring n
a resolution more definite IN It's eharac-
ter and stronger inits denunclatlon OF
the use or PlnkertOn men. The warm
est discussion of the session came on
the report OF the committee 10 PRINT re-
ports in both English and German. 1t
was finally voted 10 print IN German,
only when the demand was great
enough tojustify the expense. The re-
port OF the committee recommended
that the Executive Board be ordered 10
petition President Harrison for the par
don OF +. w. Clark and George Miller,
whOwere sentenced tolife imprisonment
in 1875 for -nutiny on the high seas, in
killing Jet Barton, of the vessel on
which they were sailors. The report
states that these two men were driven
TO desperation by the cruelty of Barton.
The report was unanimously adopted.
and the convention adjourned till to-
morrow
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
PINE LAND MgIGANTs.
Dsn Ax4thsrs Ana Ben ehits Fi1s ttaiala
Ear SeAazsllsssi0as

Al important ulnbeT l&nd lsgsl hgas
has been inaugarsted wlibm the pAst
fss DAY by ths commencement Il
three salts by Don } Ie&tAers. two Of
them ia the federal and ons n the e.T-
eat court The defendants sre james
II swan and Ira O. SmilA, Of Chicago.
they having numbering Interests Al Mus-
ksgon.
The litigation grows out OF Mime
sofa timber land deal which WAS made
several years ago. As alleged Don J..
LeSIhers and Benjamin ;. White en-
tered into contract With James IL.
Swan ana Ira q. smith, by which they
were 10 look up timber lands IA MIME
sofa and bay them, swan and smith 10
provide the purchase price, the deeds
and titles all - be made out IA Their
names, and Ieathers and White 10 re-
eeiye a. compensation for their services
A one-quaTtef interest ia AL lands 30
purchased under the contract. Leath-
eTs and White travelled the pine dis
tricts OF Minnesota from one end 60 the
other, and IN the course OF their per
egrinations SAN much valuable timber
land aud purchased for their patrons
many large tracts of the best land III
the market.
Some lof the land has subsequently
been sold al prices IN advance OF the
purchase price, and Leathefs and
Nhite have received their commission
OF % per cent. as agreed upon IN the
contract, bat many acres nave likewise
been disposed OF upon which the COM
mission has not been paid, Smith and
Swan retaining the entire proceeds.
Many rich acres are still IN the posses
SION of Smith and Swan, the titles 10
the same running IN their name.
The bill filed in the circuit court is
brought by Leathers against swan,
White and Smith. 1t asks that the de-
PENDANTS be compelled 10 allow him an
eighth interest IN certain Of the lands.
One of the bills in the United States
court Is filed by Leathers, the other by
Leathers and White against Smith and
Swan. Both allege that the defendants
lave retained the entire proceeds OF
certain sales of land. The entire
claims aggregate over 100000. The
value of land and money involved is
upward of 1925, 600.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
Figuring on Buildings.

Director Withey aud Dikeman of the
Kent County Fair Society have been
delegated to visit the building. and
grand stands On the far grounds at
Lansing, Detroit and Saginaw with the
view Of securing ideas to be used IN tue
construction OF the fair ground build
ings. The directors Will meet again
January 70 TO consider the building
project and decide on plans. The d.
rectors claim that ample provision will
be made to carry passengers TO the fsir
before the time comes for the exhibit
over the Michigan Central Railroad and
two lines of street railroad
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
An unfnlRlled Contract.

A suit TO sBnul a land contract was
begun by Charles W. Garfield, in the
circuit court, yesterday, against Rust &
Edwards, real estate dealers. The land
IN question = the Garfield Park addi-
ton. south OF the city, which comprises
some forty acres. When purchased the
defendants agreed to pay $500. 20 plat
the property, grade the streets, and
make other Improvements. The t1il
alleges that they have not paid the
money or performed the other agree
ments Of the contract.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
A Habeas Corpus Case.

A writ of habeas corpus was taken
out last evening by Attorney Kleinhans
for the release of Henry G.. Bigelow. A
subpoena was issued out of the circuit
court of Muskegon county summoning
BlgeiOw to appear III court to testify ia
the case OF the People versus Albert c.
Lange; he was also ordered to bring all
the books. papers aud memorands
Of the defendants business, to
produce them before them be-
fore the court. Bigelow did not COM
ply with the order, and was thereupOn
adjudged guilty OF criminal contempt,
and on December be was confined in
1aI
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

The colored man who recently made
an assault on Peter Johnson, At the
soldiers Home. Vas tired in Justice
Hydorn's court yesterday. Although
tne assault had been a savage one, SUIT
fiClent 20 break the victims arm. the
extenuatlng circumstances were recog-
nzed 20 be very marked. Also con
s.5erlng that Foster had already been
ID jail nine days, the court gave him
only i've days, He u now with Nr.
nls.nn
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

Citizens are protesting against the
putting over of the Esgan murder case
to the next term OF court. They claim
the excuses made are but a Tuse to
gain time till the new prosecuting at
tOrney takes his Office. A reason given
for assuming that the change viii be
favorable to Esgan is that Liant SAILS
bury, Esgan's attorney, is likely to be
assistant prosecuting attorney. On ac-
count of the evidence submitted az to
lack of important witnesses, the court
was obliged to allow the postponement.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
OWASHTANONG PEDRO.
One of the Happiest OF Informal Society
Events.

The Owastanong Club parlors looked
upon one OF the most enjoyable pedro
parties ever gwen by the club last even
ing. There were twenty SIX tables and
104 players present. The number of
ladies and gents just corresponded and
the game waged briskly and merrily
throughout the entire company, while
VIII Cox did the appropriate honors as
master OF ceremonies. Each table was
numbered and the progression was by
a bell at No. l. Lunch was served at
the close of the game and majority
of the company chatted TIL a late hour.
The following were the winners of
the prizes: Ladies first prize, potpourrl
dish, Miss Hickey; second, silver tooth
pick case, Mrs. John Mcintyre; gentle
mans first prize, silver matchbox, DR..
Palm; second, stamp case, z. III.
OBrlen.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
THE GRAND OPENING
OF the New York Worlds Magnificen,
Building

NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-The magnifi-
cent new Pulitzer building, the future
home of the New YORK World, was
formally opened tonight with full
dress reception, which was attended by
many Senator'S, Congressman, Cover
nors of States and people of promi-
nence from all parts of the country.
Fully 5000 people were in the new
building at 10 o'clock. Among the
visitors were Gov. Hill, Ex-Gov Hoad-
ley, of OHIO, Gov. Blower, Pennsylvania,
Gov. Campbell, Ohio; Ex-Governor
Green, of New Jersey; Mayor Grant,
Congressman A. p. Fitch, Judge Roger
A. Pryor and Col. Ainsley Anderson.
At eleven O'Clock speeches were made
by Cows Hlll, Blower and Campbell,
Col. Cockrell and others. 1t was
great and successful opening of one of
New Yor.k's finest buildings.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
JOE HAS FRIENDS
Aud They Are Trying 40 Induce Judge
sevSrens To Co slow

And They Are Trying 10 Induce Judge
sevsrens To Co slow.
A petition has been circulated with
the result of getting large number OF
signatures OF prominent business men.
asking the United States Court 10 be
lenient with Joe Paxton, convicted of
selling liquor without paying the Gov
eTnment tax. The case Will not be fully
disposed OF until some time next week.
The petition reads as follows:
Having learned that Joseph Paxton
has been convicted IN your court of vlO-
lating the Federal laws IN regard TO
selling liquor without paying the Gov
ernment tax; now, We hereby represent
10 you that we have known said Joseph
Paxton for a number of years; that he
is hard working, industrious man of
temperate habits, honest IN all his deal
ings; that We believe full justice Will
be done if he is discharged without the
imposiuOnsof any fine"
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

Crescent star Tent. No. 152. Kn shts
Of Maccabees, gave a very enjoysble
pedro party At A. q. e. Is. Hall, on
Cansist-, last evening. Ms HYDE aud
Mrs. ko0ru8Yke csttured ths adies
frst ur.zes. and Mrs. Parry the booty.
The gentlemen : first pre- was w0n IS
o. o.. Perry. ard tie second ~ Nj
Ward 1hs Tent Nlt give its ffth an
nusl haA a. Germans Hali, December
1r<h
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
COMING TO GRAND RAPIDS

The Gsssxamssf BaildiRs To .. ia-
spsxts4 saa Repaired.
Special - the fs1sssks HzsALD;
WAsaISGEoS, Dec lo.-After eonsld-
erabie hard work. Congressman Bel
knsP has Induced the supervising arch
Itect OF the Treasury, Winrim, 70 send
one Of the officials of his office 10 Grand
Rapids. 10 make a report on the GOV
eEnment building there and ascertain
what repairs, etc, are necessary. The
man will leave Washington IN few
days. and after q thorough examina-
ton he Will make report showing
what should be done, and the probable
cost Of the Improvements when made.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
IN A WAY HE DESPISES.
The Bslkema Boy Wants a speedy Trial
But Can't GetIt

The father of George Balkema is one
man who thinks the law which places
MINOR children accused of crime in the
hands of a State agent not exactly what
il ought to be. Balkema's boy, George,
was arrested and brought twelve miles
before Justice Brown. on the charge of
assault and battery on one Edward
Tyler. A day was set for trial, and
Balkema brought TO town, yesterday.
his entire family. But when the case
came TO trial, it was discovered that
the boy is under is years of age, and
the trial could not go on without the
State agent. Balkema was anxious for
trial, but he has TO 60 away 10 come
again another day. lie must make
snother twelve-mile journey with his
entire family, and he thinks the
Balkemas have been worse punished
than If George bad pleaded guilty in
the first place.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
A ROBBER FOILED.
John Wesley Is Attacked and In Turn
Attacks the AssaiIant


A would-be highway robber got a
dose on Tuesday night that is as good
as a Sundsy-school lesson. John Wes-
ley, of los PettIpone-st., was on his way
home about Q o'clock, when he was
confronted by.a stranger at the corner
of Michigan and Second-sts. The man
demanded his watch, and Wesley made
a motion as if about TO take the watch
from his pocket. The robber suspect
ing that the move was meant for mis-
chef, struck Wesley in the face, who
stepped back and drew out his pocket
knife and plunged the blade into the
villains face. The man then ran
away, and Wesley thinks he carried
with him q deep cash under his left
eve.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

WksHTSeroS. Dec. 10.-The csucus
of Republican Senators tonight agreed
70 pass a resolut0u for the meeting Of
the senate st l0 =. n. sad ter night
sessions hereafter. A committee was
appointed 20 consider the necessity for
fnancial leg slsaon- A proposition to
change the rules wss pend g when the
cauCgs adjourned.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
DULLNESS IN U. S. COURT.
Only One Criminal Case On Trial and
One Examination.

The case of the United States VS..
Gordon Lot, charged with the robbery
of the Bristol postofiice, was not con-
cluded yesterday. The case is expect
ed to go TO the jury this morning.
Before United States Commissioner
McQuewan, yesterday, there was be-
ginning of the examination of Robert
IL. Barton, Of this city, charged with
fraudulent pension attorney charges.
One witness was examined, and the
case was adjourned to next Monday.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

\. G. Johnson's lease Of sweets Ho-
tel expires next June, and he e quite
undecided a. 70 ~ renewal. Recently
he was offered the management Of
three hotels iu Ohio. He thinks Sweet 8
should be modernlzed and enlarged BY
Al saditon on the rear. with stores On
ths Csmpau-st. end.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
DID HE KISS THE BRIDEP
He Did Not Kiss the Bride. Because Hi,
Heart Was Not stout.


Heart Was Not stout
1t was of course a lsudable ambition
in the constable st Justice Hydorn's
court 70 desire to kiss the brides whom
the justice married. But for some rea-
son Hrs Honor never asked the consts-
bic IN at the critical moment Yester-
day, however, he relented, and sent out
for the ambitious bride-klsser. The
happy couple were Mr. and Mrs. James
II. Hurst, and Mr.. Constable came at
the first summons, with heart beating
and face flushed Bun the moment be
saw the dusky bride, be drew back and
vilted.
Yes" said the lady, ''you white
folks Is awful petckInT about kissiD' dc
c0ored gals in de day time sn' sfoah
folks, bnt when it comes dark a. BiEht
we's JUS as good ss anybody"
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
of - So. so. FOllo-5rg j. state

q 80 SIS 80. Follo.ing . state
Haeut % oEs foad
AFeF4ge nGmoer 0f cars Fon per Day
~ average aambsF ~ hours pei caF -
setFes per aAy. ls average n0mteK -
nice PsF ear per aay, l0o. au4ner u
FssesI gels carried pei dags IL s0c,s. nunl-
Der Ct passengers CARED pei ear per
DAY SIS; eost OF operating, per ear
ALE, ls-ise eests5 receipts, Per car
al.e. - esloo0 csltss cost 81 operatAg,
Per ear per day $50 receipts per Car
per daY So IS.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

Wna. ]. Back see -. disease ~ heart
Charles Giehn. I42 OAK lsnd-sve. infant.
stropny john LsrnbBrs Il. 3. A.
Home -, mllzry t3psrc.olss.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

Mary Rlcs, 5l4 s. Tnl0n-st, Msud
Rice, 5l4 5. Dnion-st. 49, , SIS
Aipiue-sve. scsf'et fever MINNIE Moy-
an, III Veto-st. tVshoid fever.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

What il more attractive thar a pretty
face wlth a fresh. bright c0n3pieXong
Fer it use PozSenni's Powder.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

p s. Yow ideasfy IS a matter Of soue doat5f 1T the
f7as Of the J0nqey beobe b tie majority of rs aoho
are 0ka cnongh ia 5oe zgH (zlen tie time oopes) acc
l0y name IN ooH7enkoH and besf01 aboH J0n Dze high-
st gift Of m 16m01oan be2b by oleong Joa to the os-
ton Of Pycaenf of tic JVlto2 States on tie - hcka
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

Ne also ha7e OkEey goods aOhich soc 40 net
enumerate he,e, andnls beyhabs unnecessary
10 mention that aoe Sho70 tie greatest 9a,zely
IN goods and ofer them at most aocebta6b
b,rces. Trusting that J'onr seleatons fi00z rs
aOzH eladden the Hearts Of thousands of
homes, 7oe remain Yours ResbeafuAly,
SPRING g COMPANY.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11

silk Dress Fabrics.
Wool Dress Fabrics.
Cotton Dress Fabrics.
Cloaks.
Capes.
Shawls.
Muffs and Boas.
Wool Blankets.
silk ComfoTtables.
Sateen Comfortables.
Table Linens.
Towels.
Napkins.
Dovlies.
Lunch Cloths.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-11
REPLY TO A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS!
Grand Rapids. Dec. 8, 1890.
DEAR SANTA Claus:

DEAR SANTA Claus:
Yours ofkhe 5th inst al hand, and ~ re-
ply to your mqn0y yegarafng- err stock ef
goods qoe say hkat, nepey defore have aoe 6een
SO s0eY PREPARED 10 suRbI y0u a07th suitable
Holiday Gytfs Yes aOe have heard many
express Memsel7es IN regard to a0haf hley
NEST desire, and each seems nclined tosoard
the uset19 things Zhis, aOe 6elsege, rs IN ao-
coraance aozM JOur 7yea0s expressed last sea
son. Of course S0zeLy dlaates tie gz74ng 0f
some presents, aohose abbyobrzafeness IS of
greater importance than tts aetuaIusst1rAuess,
and fer Such emergencies qOe are also prepared.
No. the tariff has had no beycebta6le sbea an
tie brzce At goods; IN /act, many articles are
cheaper than evey qO1lh as. NE suggest fo,
y0uy c0n0enlence that aohen 1,ou alst'zbute
yony gifts purchased Of rs yOn gam entrance
lhrough the 7e1ae front door aouM yOu, one
as0llar and ub70ard backages, as yOm can not
gain access through the chimney ao1th So large
a 6undle The reason y0u SaaU SO many
Onyx Fast Black Hose lung ub IN cOnveu-
tent PLACES IS due largely to tier popularity
gained BY ha0vng br0a'ed reliable IN e0fOy and
au2ubzhly. These are sold BY rs exclvsvely
and 7Ve assure y0u that y0u need not hesitate
III making them tie reoebtaele Of 1onr most
dehcate gifts, as the eoAoy IS guaranteed fer
fsctLy fast.
AnOthey Hem that ne think u1X greatly
please you rs ouy Soab and Peytume,y De-
bar1ment NE ha7s a 0e,y complete line of
these goods and seHkzem afa much less brzce
haan they 70eye formerly sold al tn this aly
Fer your conSaeratzon and convenaencc a0e
mention some gtAhe articles Jou aovH hud nee
eSSary to bltzoe ubOn y0uy ASfc
DressFa / Collars and CuH
| Woo Dress
Dress Fabrics Fancy Isle Hose Dress Shirts
oaks Tabu
Canes. and itens.
Wool Lined and
Mufs and Boas. Nitens. Taucy reiuuery Cases
Wool Blankets. Underwear and Bsskeis
silk Comforabes. Hsndkechels Rugs.
enc Comic Robes
Table Linens Iaces Daperes
Towel
Napkins. Umbrellas Carpet
Six & Wool Neck scarfs Mschnes
Lunch Cloths
Ne also hage 0tEey goods aohich a0e 40 net
enume,ate heye, andnfs beyhabs unnecessary
10 mention that aoc Shoao tie greatest ga,zely
IN eoodS and 0fey Hcm at most accebfa6e
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THa OsAx 0sE

The Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paal isailwa, is the only line run
ming solid Veslibuled, Electric Light
Sd and Steam Heated trains hetwccn
chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul aud
Minneapolis.
The Chicago, Milwaukee, & ST.
Paul Railway il The only line running
Solid Vestibuled, Electric Lighted
aud Steam Heated Trains betweet,
Chicago, Council Bluffs and Omaha.
The berth readtng lamp feature IN
the Pullman Sleeping Cars ran on
these lines Is patented, and cannot he
used by any other Railway Company
i il The great Improvement of ,he
age. Try il and be convinced.
For further particulars apply to ,hs
nearest coupon ticket agent, or ad
dress ALEX. MrcHslI., Commercia
Agent, 262 So. Main ST., Salt Lake
CITY, Utah
Jan. 20, go.
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Motice Of Forfeiture.

To Frank s Turner and VIM. G. Aus
tin: You are hereby notified that have
expended two hundred $4,000 dollars in
labor and improvements upon the Amerl-
ca lode and mining claim. situated in Sill
yer mining district, Boise county, idaho,
for the wears 1883 anil 1889, in order 10
held sa d premises under the provisions
of section 2,324. r visad Statutes of the
United States. That the proportion "i
said expenditure due by you, VIM c Aus
tin, is twenty-five do lars tS25l-twelve
dollars ana fifty cents (sl2.50l for the
year 1898, aud twelve dollars and fifty
C -nts (St2 5o) for the year 1899 That the
prop ,rtion of said expenditure due J
you, Frank S Turner, is forty-three dol
lars and seventy five cents (S43,75l for the
wear 1889. Ifwithin ninety 900 days af
ter The publication of this notice, you
Frank S turner and VIM c. Austin, fai
or refuse to contribute YOUR proportion ol
said expenditure, and with legal cost o.
this publication. your interests will be
come the properly Of The undersigned, un
der the prov siuus of section 2,324.
PArRsox MARLEY.
Sept so 1890. ood
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i.ounty commissioners Proceeding

The following vas overlooked in
publishing the proceedings of the last
meeting of the Board.
Ordered that S. NJ. Sisk, Commits
,ioner of Dist. No. 3. be instructed To
notify the bondsmen of the road con-
tractor in Dist. No. 9 that unless the
roads IN SAID district are put in good
order Immediately said Commissioner
will have the work done at the ex-
pense of the contractors bondsmen.
In the matter of the petition from
A. L. Rinearson, r. II. Rabb ana
Others, asking the Board to accept
the road leading from Horseshoe Bend
via Cot onv ood creek to Spring val
lev as county road. 1t is hereby
ordered that G. F. Stone, P. NJ. Bow
en- aud II. H. Clark be and are here
by appointed road viewer to examiu'
said road, aud are requested to re
port to the Board at the Januar,
meeting.
Ordered that the petition from th'
residents of Long valley asking Il
have an appropriation made to repa'
the Packer John mountain trail b.
laid over.
The bill of John l.. Flannery 70
serving on jury in Justice court wa
disallowed.
In the matter of the petition frou
| High valley asking for a school dis
trict, rcmonstrance being tile'
against said petition by residents Q
said Dist. s, the petition was no
granted.
In the matter of the petition fror
School Dist. No s, asking to hav
said district divided, the Board, nc
considering the grounds for divisio
sufficient, refused TO grant the pet
ton.
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TUESDAY. NovEMBisk 4. 1890


will soon know them no more forever Z
On solemn occasions Of this kind BE said
tie question II mentally asked, 4 Who
will be The next n and that for aught be
knew the wbite-winged messenger would
summon lin next. The summons has
come, and no more will G. y. King-ley
stand beside The coffin 70 offer sords
~ comfort 70 the sorrowing His hosts
Of friends say in their hearts, sadly
we miss thee
Hs leaves an invalid wife, d sou. Chas.
|s- Kingsley, of Boise, and daughter,
Mrs Aberncfhy, Of Michigan.
Funeral services were held at 8 o'clock
yesterday evening in Masonic Hall. An
impressive sermon was preached by Kev-
Skidmore. Of Boise, The large hall was
literally filled with friends Of deceased
The remains were taken to Boise City last
night for intermcnt