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Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
GOOD BYE. FREE TEII BOOKS.
fes Proposed Change Briags an Untold
Number of Bo0k-Agents - the CITY
They Are Lobbying for success.


In view Of the proposed change IN
the textbook system TO be introduced
into the public schools of THIS city, the
city hall has been swarming with the
representatives Of book publishing IN
siiiutions for the past few days. They
are here from ali over the country and
every now and then an attempt Is made
at lobbying with the Board of Educa-
ton. just exactly what viii be done ls
at present unknown. IL is certain,
however, that free text books Will be =
thing of the past, except IN INDECENT
cases.
This very important matters TO come
up before the Board OF Education az
the monthly meeting Saturday night.
SIX months ago a committee WAS APP
pointed and instructed 10 select SUIT
able text book 10 be put IN general use
III all the schools. AT the time there
were about dozen different kinds IA
use. but tins was deemed by the board
as unsystematic, and il WAS desired 10
establish uniformity, and at the same
time compel parents who were able TO
pay for their own books. The commit
tee reported in favor of adopting Harp
er'., Barnes and Swlnton's readers.
The report was unsatisfactory and was
referred hack 10 the committee for re-
moderation. Tomorrow night 4 report
will be made in favor of the three
books rs a standard, but which one IL
will be, the committee at present refuse
to divulge, and IN consequence the
book agents are on the anxious seat.
Alderman Stem is not IN favor OF
changing the present system. lie says
that the children should have the text
books RS we'll as free schools. There
are many people who can not afford 10
purchase books for their children and
IN many instances they dislike TO plead
poverty and ask the city TO furnish
them. IL places them IN an embarrassing
position. Again when they are bought
by the wholesale they came much
cheaper. Alderman Stein also says It
makes very little difference III the tax
levy, as the people would have to buy
them any way. Neither does the
secretary believe in adopting any one
series of text books. The Board of
Education, however, say that the rea-
son for changing the system is that
many of the children like to taks their
books home and read 10 their parents.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
INDUCED IN REPARTEE.
The Committee on Lamps Makes an TX
planation.

The Committee on Lamps met in the
council chamber last night, but, strange
10 say, business was extremely dull,
and all they did was to indulge in a
little repartee over the action OF Mayor
Uni in vetoing the globe light contract.
They were nOnplussed; IN tact, JOhn l..
sullivan could not have dealt a more
stunning blow. One member of the
committee, IN speaking Of the situation,
said that at present II looks very much
as Il the outlying district of Grand Rap
IDS would be left IA total darkness dur
ing the coming year. He also said that
it was absolutely necessary that these
portions of the city should be well
! lighted, as they were the most danger
Gus to travel at nlght Very often the
streets are IN almOsta an impassable con-
diton, and wOTkmen who labor ten
hours a day do not go home in the
winter TIME cot darkness has set IN.
AGAIN It would leave those portions Of
| the city free to thieves ana burglars, as
IT would be impossible for the police to
/ do their duty properly. Aid. saunders
said that the committee had made sn
/ investigation regarding the use of the
Columbus burner, previous 20 making
a report, and found it would be impOs-
sibie 20 use them In the Nests lamp
/ as the lamp vas too small, and the
/ burners would bursteverv one Of them.
The probabilities are that report will
not he made 10 the council Monday
ght.
The Committee on Health decided to
| report fav0rably on accepting the dump
ground offered by the Grand Rapids
I Glue Company.
The C0mmIJtee or. Streets considered
I the resolutions for the improving q
I several streets and allowing rhe street
railway company o. run their tracks
/ across several streets, but came % no
| definite CONCLUSION.
/ TIE Comm ttee on Claims and Ac-
/ counts considered several CLAIMS. bot
did nos come % any declson On any ~
( them
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
CHIEF EASTMAN SURPRISED
Officers and Detectives Make Him n
Presentation.

When superintendent Eastman
stepped into his Office at police head
quarters ye,terday afternoon he did
not notice anything strange about his
efficient corps of officers. They were
attending to their duties as usual, and
yet there was half-hidden smile on
their faces which they tried in vain to
suppress. 1t is true that the efficient
chief was aware o. the fact that yester-
day was MS 34th birthday, but he was
unconscious of any attending surprise
thereto. Notwithstanding all of this,
be was doomed to receive many very
pleasant ones before the day was over.
He passed behind the railing and into
his private lnqulsltOrlal room, and there
he beheld an elegant easy char. At
tached to It was a label, which read:
"TO superintendent Eastman, from the
officers and detectives of the Grand
Rapids police force" The chief was,
indeed, surprised, and most happily,
too. lie gazed at the piece of furniture
in blank astOnlshmeut, and IS he real
Ized the beauty OF the workmanship, he
found words to express his
thanks for the kindly Consideration
of the donors. The chair was manu-
featured bv Nelson. Matter * Co., and
IS mOdeled after the style Of the six
teenth century. This particular chair
Is new design, having only been
turned from the factory few days
ago.
The second surprise came last even
ing. When he returned home he found
that ms wife had invited 4 number of
friends i'm honor of his birthday, and
he was forthwith asked 70 participate
IN the lawn party she had prepared for
his entertainment.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
IF WAS DIPHFHERiA
That Killed rksa. IA nonta0rsaey sse
otseEs SSUnty.


Hon. b. Baker, Secretary Of the State
Board OF Health, sends the following.
The outbreak OF dangerous disease
which has prevailed IN Otsego and
M0ntmorency counties since last spring
and which local physicians SAID SAs
not oiphtheria, and permitted two Of
the corpses 10 be sent 10 lApeer county
where a case of diphtheria occurred IA
a person VINO viewed the remains, has
been investigated by the State Board OF
Health, the investigation having been
requested by union meeting OF the
D0ands of health OF three townships IN
those counties.
Professor Vaughn. Of the University,
a member Of the State Board OF Health,
went and made the investigation. lie
has also made meteorological examlna-
ton of the membrane from the thrOats
OF two OF the patients, and has found
and prOpagated the mlcr0-Organlsn
which are believed 10 cause olpbtheTia.
THIS species of micro organism + known
as LOffier's bacillus. Professor Vaughn
saws: The bacillus have been COM
pared with the Loiiier baoillus, which ]
had obtained in the laboratory Of Or.
Koch at Berlin. and the identity OF the
two cannot be questioned. lie reports
the disease 10 be unmlstakably diph-
theria, as proved by symptoms, phys
cal signs, throat paralysis, etc; and the
diagnosis Is sustained by the bac'erio-
logical examination. Ii Is now hoped
and expected that the local authorities
will take thorough measures and stamp
out the disease.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
FORTY-0yE DWELLINGS
Destroyed by Fire In Braddock
Yesterday
Were Rendered Homeless, but Only
for Time-Loss 600

PTrsBURG, Pa, July 3l.-Forty-one
dwellings were destroyed by fire IN
Braddock this afternoon, and more
than three hundred persons were
rendered homeless for the time.
The burgess telegraphed this city
for assistance. Two engines were
ordered to the scene, but their
services were not required The
houses were owned by employees of
the steel works. Very little of their
household effects were saved. Late
this evening all the homeless were pro-
vlded with temporary lodging and to-
morrow the management of the steel
works will begin the erection of houses
for their employees. Loss on buildings
and household goods, $50, 900; insurance
estimated at $25, 900. No serious acci-
dents.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Gilbert Collins Punctures His Lungs W ith
Scythe-

$50, ss,es rss relsssNs-~.HNk,.
CANNoNsBrEG, Mich, July 30.-A
serious accident occurred to Gilbert
Collins, a young man living with 5.
COwan, Monday morning. lie had just
commenced his days work grading,
when just after vhettlng the scythe of
the cradle he By some means struck his
foot on the sn8th and brought the
point Of the scythe against the right
breast, punCturiug the lung quite deep
Isl. Dr Crosby cared for the wound
and at tls writing he is doing we'll
James White, who was arrested by
James Abrams for theft. was examined
before Justice Hoag and discharged.
ard now Jimmy wants Abrams 20 pay
him f0r the annoyance and 4 Sgrace 70
which he. the sad White, was subjected
White has always borne a good reputa-
ton.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01

~ w = ~ TfLstfk1s Nm.
REED CRY, Mich, July Sl.-About
10 o'clock today a FIRE broke out IN the
boiler room Of the Peacock pianng
mill. vhibh might have proven d.sas-
trous had e not been for the prompt se-
ton Of the FIRE department m respond
ing AZ once 20 the alarm.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01
THE LETTER ITSELF
To Which Reference Was Made IN
Yesterdays Issue.
WaArCUICHE0s SAYS OF BELKSiP
The Splendid Record ne las MADE ~s
Worker 81, 500, ,00os 600 worth OF
Bnsinsss ths FIRST fesr--A Man
That Never Misses . Roll Call.

WAsHNSToS, July 3l.-The following
is a copy of Representative BelknAp ;
letter 70 d. A. Blodgett, 70 which rel
ference was made IN yesterdays dis
patch;
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01

tne CONCLUSION that the speaker had az
uncomfortable way Of carrying hls
R~'nt when be made up his mlnd %,
Ald considering discretion - be the
oettef part of yalor, he yielded as
gracefully As the circumstances would
Pesmls.
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01

Mrs- Dr. linton vas ran into bT dray
i'a ~ the corner Of Igv.s5o1 md Non
roe-sts, last evening. snd thrown from
her buggy. she was sitting n the
buggy. ard the driver or tae drsT
PASSED rlCat On wltaout even spologlz-
llg-
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01

A small lumber blaze occurred - the
Michigan Barrel Works yesterday ard
called out the department. The IRE
men we're not nae1ef
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01

f-~-4 Ar t-A1Ac II u rs AA4lA4 rs
Aid considering discretion y be the
pettef part u ysior, he yielded as
gracefully As the circumstances would
Pesmls.
-
The absurd proposition Of the Atlanta
toi'sf. ..aaisoa u boycott the AoTIn IA case
the Federal election bill s passed,
"hieh has been approved Of by : few
1ot-headed southernsrs who delight IA
nearing themselves talk, has fallen
very nat indeed n Washington, and the
BEST OF the Southern Democrats have
set their feet down very emphAtlcally
on suen a remarkably SHY ldea. They
say that, while the south may not APP
prove Of the bill, Il would be nothing
snort OF suicide for them % talk about
4 boycott OG the North. They know
only TOO we'll that the South cannot get
along without the North, and that the
best customer the South has is 10 be
found IN the North. Northern money
and Northern enterprise Is what they
want no" more than anything else, and
any move tending 10 disturb the close
commercial relations existing between
the TWO sections would be sure 10 have
more disastrous effect on the South
than II would on the North.
There isvery little doubt hutwhat the
Federal election bill will be passed by
the Senate, and IN time for Il 10 go into
effect before the next Congressional
election. / was talking today 10 Re
publican member OF Congress. who said
that With the Mckinley tariff bill as the
platform and the Federal election bill
operation, there was nothing which
could prevent the Republican party
from again having large majority IN
the next House. This is the view taken
By some OF the best politicians III the
party, and hence the nece sslty of Con-
gress passing the bill before adjourn
ment. From ali that hear, have no
doubt at all but what this will be done.
A NJ. l..
Telegram-herald., 1890-08-01

Ihe cid Settlers VII meet a. r. r1-
today a. CITY hal t5 attend the funeral
cf "a laf1 Hon. 7. e. Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-24
STEAMSHIP IDAHO ASHORE.
Likely to be a Total Wreck In a Dense
Fog of the Anticosti

The steamship Idaho of the Dominion line
went ashore at South Point Anticosti As miles
southeast of Montreal, at 7:30 O'Clock YESTERDAY
morning and will probably be a total wreck,
although II was at first supposed that the ship
would be gotten of with but little damage.
The following particulars of the wreck
have been received: The steamship Idaho,
Capt Brotherton, which sailed from Montreal
on Monday for Avonmonmouth docks, England,
had clear weather until midnight Tuesday,
when, while the ship was coasting the south
shore of the Anticosti, she entered a dense fog
bank The ships engines were Immediately
slowed down and she proceeded at half speed
until daylight, soundings being frequently taken.
AT 4:3O yesterday morning, the fog tighten
ing, the ship once more went ahead full speed,
but shortly after O'Clock the fog again began
to reef down.
Shortly after this the sound of a gun was
heard. This was believed TO be the fog signal
gun at the light house at Heath point although
the officers of the ship did not suppose they
had run so far yet as the lead showed deep
water. 1t was thought that the most easterly
point OF Antlcosti had been passed and the
ships head was Immediately pointed for the
straits of Belle Isle. An hour later. when the
ship was steaming almost dead slow. the look
out shouted Breakers ahead!' but before the
engines could be reversed the ship struck
heavily and remained hard and fast on the
rocks. Although the sea was almost calm, still
there wac considerable surf and panic almost
ensued on board. No land could be observed
through the darkness Of this fog bank and for
a time the ships officers had no idea where they
were.
Fortunately, there were but few passengers
on board, and Capt Brotherton and his officers
soon restored oroer. Then the bosss were
launched and manned, for the pumps being
sounded il was found that the ship was making
no water, and boat in charge OF the third
officer was sent off. Getting into the breakers
she became unmanageable and drifted ashore
On her return to the ship it was learned that
the Idaho was stranded nj South point, about
two miles from the light house and about so
miles 10 the westward of where her officers sup
posed her 10 be, the gun which misled them
being probably fired by some fishing schooners
in the fog Fears are entertained for her crew
and passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-24
REORGANIZING THE SUGAR TRUST
The Trustees Begin Work by Filing a
Suit In Brooklyn.

The first formal steps were taken yesterday
toward reorganization OF the sugar trust in
compliance with the rules OF the state of New
York laid down by the court of appeals
Suit has been brought in Brooklyn in the name
of the trustees asking that they be authorized
to wind up the trust and to dispose of the
property in their hands for the benefit Of the
certificate holders, who are the real owners of
the stock. This suit is brought gainst the
corporations and against the certificate hold
ers, thus afording an opportunity to all who
are interested to appear in court and be heard.
The suit has been brought in Kings county
because, under the charters of the various cor
porations in the state, the principal offices of
the trust are situated there. 1t was thought
that the sale Of the property would be facili-
tated if the action we're brought in the county
where the property was located. This action
is taken by the trustees because it is the only
thing they can do. They do not propose in
their official capacity to accept any RESPONSE
bility in the matter of reorganization. Each
trustee, however, is individually interested as a
certificate holder and each recognizes his
moral responsibility q trustee. They have
therefore appointed a committee with power
purpose OF securing as promptly possible
erty. The proposed plan of action OF this COM
mittee will be announced in day or two IN a
letter which they will issue to the stockholders.
Since the decision of the court of appeals the
trustees have been busy formulating a plan of
action. They want to keep within the law and
think they can draw up plan which will be in
strict conformity with it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-24
OUR SQUADRON AT BRAZIL.
Enthusiastic Reception OF the American
Cruisers by the Young Republic.

disp atch from Rio Janeiro says that during
the stay OF the squadron in Bahia the greatest
precautions were taken with view Of preserv-
ing the health of the crews. The brilliant
white uniforms which so pleased the taste Of
Admiral Walker when in Europe gave place 10
plain blue uniforms, which still continue TO
hold their own. While in Bahia the admiral,
accompanied by his flag lieutenant, called Of
hcially on the governor who received him az
the landing and drove him in a carriage with
four white horses to his residence. The gov
ernor called on the admiral next day. He was
received with salute OF seventeen guns, the
Brazilian flag at the FORE and the marine guards
of the Boston and Atlanta were paraded in his
honor.
AT 4:30 on June 10 tine position pennants"
of the three ships were flying and they stood
out of the harbor OF Bahia. leaving the green
woods and meadows behind them. At 5,44 the
same evening the Atlanta signaled the flag
ship for permission to stop, her journals having
become greatly heated. At 6:24 she resumed
her course, but again asked permission to stop
at 7:2O. Steaming at an average speed OF eight
knots the squadron made Cape Fro at I'm.
June % and at 9:25 a m. the colors we're hoisted
on the three ships and half mRsted again while
the ceremonies of respect for the dead were
being gone through. Samuel Taylor, an ordi-
nary seaman. who was transferred from the
Boston at the Cape de yerdes, had died OF
hemorrhage of the lungs and the poor fellow
was consigned. with a shot at his feet, TO his
long home. This makes the third death that
has occurred in the squadron since its DEPART
ure from the United States
When the ships rounded Sugar Loaf noun
tain, which lies on the left-hand side of the en-
trance TO the harbor OF Rio de Jsneiro, the
forts on each side Numbered forth national
saiutes of twenty-One guns. at the same time
dipping their coiors, a very unusual thing for
forts TO do. Next day a salute of seventeen
guns was fired in honor of Admiral Walker
from the forts on shore and a f1otilla Of boats
consisting of four steam launches. having in
tow three boats each, and bearing the naval
and military and civil authorities of Rio de
yaneiro. passed around the ships, displaying
United States and Brazilian ensigns and cheer
ing for the Mother Republic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-24
THE CHICAGO STOCK YARDS
The Subscription of Thirteen millions Of
Dollars Fully Paid.

The subscriptions to the stock Of the Chicago
Junction Railway and Union Stock Yards Com
pany closed yesterday. Charles Henrotin, the
broker, who has practically had charge of the
Chicago end Of the subscriptions, said, when
asked as to the amounts subscribed: I'VE can't
give you any accurate fgures-in fact. any sp-
proximate fgures-because OF the chaotic stats
IN which matters now are. can say, however,
that the stock subscribed far exceeds the origi-
nal els, 100000. 1t has been claimed that the
Chicago end Of the subscription has been very
light Tins Is q mistake. Fully one-third Of
the stock has been taken here in Chicago.
The London and Amsterdam subscriptions
have been very heavy, just how heavy il win BE-
impossible to say until the complete returns
are received Suffice 10 say that the affair has
proved far from disappointment 10 the Pre-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-24
CAPITOL OLEANNGs.
The Bnl Affecting National Bank Circu.
lation-The Subsidy Bill, ktc.

letter from the controller OF the currency
in answer 20 Que OF inquiry by the Senate.
was laid before the senate yesterday by Mr..
Sherman. Controller Lacey had been asked
his opinion regarding the bull affecting ma
nonal bank circulation and reducing the
amount Of bonds required 10 be deposited
The controller says the operation Of the bill
as a whole would. in my opinion. be voluntary.
lis would enable new banks 10 organize without
forcing them TO appear in the bond market in
competition with the Secretary OF the Treasury.
This would result in an advantage 20 both the
government aud the banks" In conclusion,
the controller saws that Congress seemed TO
nave determined that the further issue OF bank
NOTES was not desirable. and in that event he
Thought the burden OF maintaining circulation
should he removed from the national banking
associauoas. SO that they may more faithfully
and satisfactorily serve the people As banks Of
discount and deposit. in which sphere they
have never been adversely criticised by Auv
portion Of the people.
TBE SUBSIDY RrrI.
The House committee on the merchant ma
rine yesterday discussed several propo.ed
amendments to the Senate subsidy bill The
sentiment Of the committee was in favor ot IL
ana there was practical agreement TO recon-
mend an amendment striking out the tonnage
limitation clause OF the bill and making its pro-
visions applicable to all vessels engaged in the
foreign carrying trade, without regard 70 their
tonnage.
FRFNcW sPoItATloN CLAIMS
Senator Hampton yesterday proposed az an
amendment to the pending Indian appropria-
ton bill a section providing for the payment of
the French spoliation claims. upon findings OF
the Court of Claims, amounting all told TO
Sl,65l, 439.
NATIONAL BANKING on A DRAIN BasIs
Senator Call, by request, yesterday intro.
duced bull 10 amend the laws relating 10 ma
tional banks so as to afford relief TO farmers.
1t provides that when in any state or in any
two or more countieS the farmers or other
owners OF products which are not perishable
shall establish a ware house and deposit in 10
farm products, the cash value OF which shall
not be less than SlOO. 0OO, the owners OF the
product may. under certain conditions, apply
for and receive a national bank charter with
the usual rights and privileges appertaIning
thereto. These banks shall have the right 20
discount notes Of owners of farm products in
ware houses and may also issue notes based on
real estate mortgage security.
TENTS FoR THE HUE ASp GRAY.
Representative Peel OF Arkansas yesterday
introduced joint resolution in the House au-
thorizing the Secretary OF War 20 loan $50
tents TO the national reunion of the blue and
the gray TO be held at Pea Ridge, Ark, in sep
taf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-24
Shot Himself at His Wedding.

G. Tate Carr Of Ocala shot himself at Romeo,
Fla, yesterday, on eve of his marriage to Miss
Ruby Weston of the latter town, and the af-
fair produced profound sensation. An
Ocala special says Carr went down to Romeo
on q special engine last night ride of
twenty-one miles. The marriage was to have
taken place at $50 yesterday morning A we'd
ding breakfast was to follow and q br idai trip
to the west viii Weston, brother of the
bride, assisted the groom 10 dress His toilet
was nearly completed when Carr asked Weston
to go out into another room and get a pair of
suspenders. While absent young Weston
heard shot and returning found Carr on the
bed with pistol hole in his temple. Carr had
been dealing in phosphate lands and was re-
ported TO have made s25,000. 1t is learned
that the cash did not materialize, and failure
to raise money By loan for the expense of the
wedding trip il supposed to have induced the
suicide.