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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

Mocking birds come from Texas chief
ly. Albany in that state ID the head.
quarters for them. One trapper there
sends me from so to 100 mocaing birds
every week in crates. / forward nearly
all of them to New York. exchanging
them for other stock. The system of ex-
change is carried on to a great extent in
the fancier's business. Most Of the stock
that we get from boys is negotiated on
that plan; 30 many rabbits make SPUR
rel, and 30 on.
/ do q considerable trade in peacocks,
which customers who have country
places buy for ornamental purposes.
Farmers raise them in Maryland and
Virginia. Goldfish are propagated by
regular breeders in Maryland, Virginia
and Pennsylvania. who send them TO me
In cans. but the fancy goldfish, with
double tails, are imported from Japan "a
San Francisco and reshipped from tina:
city.
Those stuffed birds are pets. Theii
owners bring them here for the purpose
four legged beasts, too. of all sorts. A
squirrel ia one of the most difficult ami
mails To stuff successfully. Food is an
item in caring for such a menagerie as
this; it costs me nearly 81 600 . year
Interview in Washington Star.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

The redoubtable Samuel Parr proved
as great bore to De Quincy as the dip
lomatist did to Coleridge. The opium
eater, sensitive little spirit that he was,
did not often put himself in the way of
being bored. He was completely taken
by surprise, on his first meeting with
the scholar of prodigious fame, to find
him no better than a Islander mongering
''old babbler."
Byrons method Of dealing with the
gentry was even more ingenious than
SCOTS, who himself assumed the ardu-
Gus task of boring his bore. Byron used
to set Monk Lewis whom he found
as great bore as Scott did, on to some
''vivacious person." who peculiarly alb
horred the tribe-as, for example, he
says, Nine. de Stael or Hobhouse-and
leave the pair to fight it out together,
while he quietly enjoyed his revenge.
But even this was more humane than
the conduct of those who, like Douglas
Jerrold, leave their bore in tho lurch.
"Well, what's going on today" asked
the bore, full primed for siege. 81
am, returned the wit, hurrying remorse-
lessly past.
do not dull people bore your one OF
his companions at the breakfast table
asked Of the autocrat. Madame" was
DIR. Holmes suggestive reply, "au men
are bores except when we want them. v
Exchanges.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
EDITORIAL ExcERPIA

Jake KilIaiu knows how the Ohio
Democracy will feel after u has been
Knocked out by Maj. Mckinley, and a.
the people will Act ss referee there's no
danger Of any crooked busne. about
the decision Reed City Clarion.
According TO the Democratic program
the people OF Michigan are TO Ne con-
trolfed IN the future by the worst ele-
ment Of the large cities and the sgri-
cultural a Tssr1cts sre TO have no sde-
auate representation. That e no res
son why the Democrats oonspirstors
await the vsrc let with sefeneeonhdauce.
Jackson CITIZEN.
A too daring tourist, veniaring elese
10 the crater Of Nesuvius. fell into THE
ehasm day before yesterday and suf.
fered a horrible death. Yet soekiesa
s.napsoni snd PETER and the group wili
go right en- until they fall INTO chasra
e>site a. deep. ard where the coup -
quite As hot -1hicsge Journal.
We have nas heard, IN all that has
been sssd ~ the Democratic papers "a
orposltsoa 10 the Manufacture % tin
plate tbs eoantf,s ~hat ths sslee.
tea i. We haze been importing tIa al
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

the rate OF over a milton and \ bali
dollars . month. The manuiaetufe -
= ample process. We have the steel
and the un.--slandaTd.u Il ion.
With all the canes. tea sets, and
medals thai ssTs passed around IA The
capitol Yesterday Senate Clerk murphy
was entirely ignored. He should have
been presented with leather medal as
tile champion bulldoxer OF the United
States. Hail 60 the chief, Murphy IS
kng-ln his mind. -lanslng Repaoll.
can.
The squswbuck Legislature 10 not
coming 10 Muskegon. THIS lie too had
We have had one big menager'e here
this year and but two donkeys IN th2t,
yet the Muskegoll small boy mus. be
again disappointed. by the way, had
the reception committee provided ca rs
and bells for Fndlender and his pals
Muskegon Chronicle.
The Democratic Legislature of 1891,
rightly dubbed the "rquawbuck" Legs
lature, has gone into history as the
most sensational, notorious and per-
haps impetent Legislature the State
has ever known. IL was given control
OF affairs accidentally under promise
OF great reforms" IL WAS tried and
found wanting. The good people of
Michigan. the farmers III particular.
who were coAxed into experimenting
with change, have found the
''chance" unsatisfactory. expensive and
without good results. IL there IL any
justice or virtue remaining IN the peo-
Pile of Michigan it will be some time ere
another Democratic Legislature Is gwen
an opportunity TO thus disgrace the
State and drag It's good name IN the
mire.-kalamazoo Telegraph.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

The young mau vino lifts his girl
along by her elbow Ia to be seen every
few yards on broadway. Nor Is this
style II locomotion confined IN any par
ticulsr class Ii is one of those fashions
that occasionally starts mp in the crude
society II the country village. and, re
versang the ueui rule Of social con-
tagion. spreads to the metropolis. Being
simply q recorder and not al arbiter in
such matters, ] am not prepared 70 say
that il Is strictly fashionable tn New
York. much icss proper or IN good form
II the girl likes 10 I withdraw my nat
arai osi~ctsoas, Where the srx n con
oern~i u Is pr~tty safe 10 follow the
rule that obtains in enchre-"Wh hen in
doubt take tho trick. New York Her.
all.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

The Inter Ocean publishes schedule
Of questions 10 be asked OF Democratic
speakers in Ohio and Iowa during the
campaign ia those sta.ss- They might
DO asked OF Democratic speakers else
where. They are a. follows:
Where are those higher prices on ae-
count Of the tan6" which your party
predicted 30 constantly during the cam
pAign Of issof
Where Is that increase Of agricultural
distress that your party predicted,
What do you think OF reciprocity.
anyhow?
III every one of the predictions made
by your party IN 1890 has proven false,
haven't you a good deal of nerve when
you ask us TO pin our faith to new set
OF predictions made by IL,
Wny Is 1t that ali your newspapers
and all your speakers are brimtul Of
Joy whenever there is . prospect OF
nigh prices. low wages, short crops. or
any other dlsasterl
Why Is II that your party never re-
joiees when the people are prosperous
Why is il that your party never en-
coursges home industry?
Why is 1t that your party sides with
alien priests against the school system
in Wisconsin, sides with former slave
holders against a free ballot IN the
South, everywhere sides with the worst
part OF the saloon interest against all
restrictions upon the sale of intoxi-
cantS2
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

ONE hundred thousand soldiers gath
cred from the regular army and na-
tional guard would make an effective
feature of the Worlds FAIR, so Gen.
Miles thinks. The general has sug-
gcsted such display in . letter to
President Thomas w. Palmer, outlining
the distinguished soldiers views on the
exposition. Gen. Miles would have the
Worlds Fair illustrate the development
of the country from the geological era,
dividing the displays historically into
four periods. The military feature is
suggested IN addition to this general
historical exhibit. and, Gen. Miles
thinks, would be peculiarly appropriate
as demonstrating the strength of the
Nations citizen soldiery. 1t would
gather together members Of the ma
tional guard from various states, up
build q national patriotic spirit, and
unite the organizations OF different
States in a spirit of fraternity. Aside
from the good results thus obtained the
officers and troops would want to come
to the Fair anyway. and most of them
would prefer to come to such a mobih-
zation as suggested.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

There ere no auieter. h<tter-t~mperea.
eentler or auicker-witsed people in New
York. SAYS the sun OF that city. than
the japanese residents. who are about
two hundred IN number. Their Ian
guage is soft and Tnelodions and their
mode ~ personnel address ~ plesssns -
behold. They minglc freely with Ameri-
cars and ike the American ra-b. The
few New Workers who have had the op-
portunity If enjoying Japspes. fest
at the 'JaPsnese Tnson" club speak i,
praise ~ the d.intiBess ~ Jspsnese
dishes ERE Aelscscv ~ japanese cookery
and the pleasing style II japanese serv.
49,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
rALMEH.s ouApxurlE CIRCUS.

Gov. Winans hit Tom Palmer an aw-
full blow below tie belt when he forced
the squawbucks to cut Michigan's
Worlds Fair exhibit down TO 500, 0O0
But although laid up for few days
Palmer has revived and evolved q
happy issue out of all his affections.
He has gwen up all thought of Mich
igan circus all by itself. He has out
lined a plan by which the four states of
Michigan, Wisconsin. Iowa and Mime
sofa, whose appropriations for an ex-
hibit at the Fair will not be so large as
estimated, shall join IN the erection of
combination of four mingled build
ings, with substantial and striking
dome. Each state will exhibit in ring
assigned to- 1t. Michigan can furnish
all the clowns needed and . few per.
forming trek mules, selected at ran
dom out OF the late lamented reform"
aggregation at Lansing.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

The blessings which the celebrations
OF the recurring Fourths Of July COM
memorato are due 10 the efforts OF the
soldiers of the Revolution, and of the
Union armies of lS6l-4, and 10 the
patriotic people who gave unstinted and
and supper. TO such soldiers in those
trying ordesls of our country. And all
thanks TO the efforts Of the Union SOL
diers and their supporters, that there
are now forty-four stars upon the old
flag.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

VIZ have received card from y. &
G. Taylor & Co., of Philadelphia, under
date Of July /. 1891, the day the new
TIN tariff went into operation. That
firm announces: EMO advance in the
price of genuine Taylor "Old Style"
brand OF roofing TIN. We are making
tins brand in Philadelphia, and the
price remains the same" The an
nouncement of a reliable firm that they
are making tin in Philadelphia Is
worth more than the claim of irrespon-
slble Democratic journals that tin Is
not made in this country.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

The distinguishing differences be-
tween the federal constitution and the
constitution of the Southern Confeder-
scy were, that the right of slavery,
State sovereignty and free trade Was
distinctly and Internationally recog-
nized IN the latter. In the appeal to
arms for the perpetuation Of the I'M
just trio, slavery persisted, and State
sovereignty received a serious wound.
But free trade is still the reunited
Democratic party's main reliance.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

A DEMOCRATIC exchange says "thero
has been 10 war in which the Demo-
Gratis did not DO big half of the fight
ing" In the last one they did all the
fighting on one side and little of 1t on
the other. besides q vast amount oil
cain fighting for the south. Yes, 1t
was org half, truly.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

RECENT estimates place the wealth OF
Uncle sam at Sal, 900, 200 900, while
Johnny Bull has only $4,000, 000. 900
and Johnny Crapaud s36 200, 900 900.
Aud Uncle sam has been III business
only 100 years, while both Johannes
have been doing business at the same
old stand for several centuries.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
ACTS NOT ON 1HI bills.
Noted Actors Tell Some Good eto-
rles About Themselves.
SH LUDICROUS NISADyEsIURES
Actor willard Il Eensaded TAas -'Elf's
xsH"- MAJ GosdwaA tiAs stage Erighs
--Dasey. Burgess asd osefii y
Eabsrrsssing fositioEA-
.. g. WILLARD AID rHE FAR SUPER.

A eoeirney gallery god furnished the
material for this amusing "reminiscences
of mine. II Was during my early days
on the stage aud was playing part in
o holiday psntonime called the ''seven
Devils" At one point In the piece the
devils one by one sink through a trap
on their way. presumably. To the Meth
er regions. On this night. however, one
of the demons failed to materialize at
the theater. and at the last moment one
of the suprrs was pressed into service.
In the hurry and excitement his bulk
had not been considered, and when the
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

GREAT as IS the importance Of the
election IN Ohio tins year. Republicans
should net fail to keep an eve on Iowa.
There IS fair Republican majority in
that State, but the incubus OF prohibi-
ton upon the party has demoralized IT..
Prohibition Is greedy. IL keeps up a
continual cry of ''give. give" like the
horse leech's daughter, until patience
is exhausted, or at least ceases to be n
virtue. Much of the legislation de-
manded by the prohibition element Is
impractlcsble. II granted, It disgusts
the conservative element of the party;
If refused, the prohibition element IS
disguised. This j. the difficulty under
which the Republican party labors in
Iowa
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

NAT 6OODWlES ADVENTURE
diately upon our arrival in the parlor I
touched the bell. Upon the boy an
swcring my summons I turacd to my
companions and said: "Gcntlemen,
what will you have? glass of beer.
wine. cigars, or anything Won choose"
The faces Of the men. as I said this,
were q study, and they said: why.
don't understand what you mean, Mr..
Murphy"
IL mean simple courtesy" returned.
eft Is certainly customary TO offer q
glass Of wine in return for such q well
come as yours"
''This is outrageous" cried one Of
them, ''that you should come here to-
night TO lecture on temperance and talk
about drinking" To which answered
that was going to do nothing Of tho
kind
"Are you not Mr.. Francis Murphy?"
they asked.
No, 1 am Joe Murphy, the actor" I
said. smiling. and they dashed out Of
the door In search Of their right visitor.
Well, it seems some big temperance
society there was to have Francis Muir
rhy, well-known temperance lecturer,
there on that same evening. The other
Murphy's train arrived some Eve min
utes after mine, and he was obliged to
carry his valise through the rain 70 a
near hotel. unwelcomed and alone.
afterwards became acquaintcd with
him and wc enjoyed good laugh over
the mistake. JOSEPH MURPHY.
A GALLERY GOD GETS RI II on JAMES
o'yEIII-
was playing 'McEte Cristo" at the
California theater. san Francisco. sew
eral years ago when an incident oc-
Cured that furnished more amusement
to tho audience than any of which
have ever known.
The house was packed and every
thing went along swinmingly until the
middle of the last act.
AT this Point. having already disposed
of one of mys hree mortal enemies, /
engage the second in a fight with
swords and az he falls To the ground
pierced through the heart I step quickly
beside the body and raising The index
and middle fingers Of my right hand to-
ward Heaven I exclaifn: Two"
Hoyt's farce comedy, ~ Bunch of
Keys" was playing across az the Bush
Street thcafcr, and IA l aftsrward
learned n catch line Of the piece was
jrrst then in evcrybodT's rrroutb. | had
scarcely uttered the exclamation when
n gallery god iiend with al tie force If
his Lungs. aided bv high-pitcisd voice.
shouted: "Wcl yo- don't get IL"
That | was confoundcd the sudsencs
could plainly sec from my expression
ard this ~ course added 10 the exeuis-
lite humor Of the situation.
As the laughter increased instead Of
diminishing ] nodded % the stage man
seer who rang down Tic curtain until
qriet was again restored
JAMES 0-rEgLL
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

The popularity Of Grand Rapids two
pleasure resorts. Reeds Lake and
North Park. was fully demonstrated
yesterday. The weather was the most
dehghtful of any Fourth of july
known for years. The intense heat
which SO often makes that day bur
den was conspicuous for Its absence
and delightful GOODNESS pervsded the
air. The trains TO snd from the two
resorts were taxed 90 their utmost and
yet the management was such that the
crowds were well handled. The cih-
Gems OF Grand Rapids may congratulate
themselves upon getting rid of the
"pull-pen" nuisance that has hereto
fore made trip to Reeds Lake te
q lous bore.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

Tar UnIted states Treasury has been
q. ebb-ude to meet the soldiers pen
siOns. The fiood-tide has now begun.
Uncle sam 10 not concerned At Demo
cratic nosls about deficiency.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

What will the Democrats, who are
not sqnawbucks. think of the latter re-
signing SO they can unconstitutionaily
assume the duties OF appointiye Offices
within the gift OF the Governor?
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

Teacher Why did AiexAnsev w~re
Class Coz he eoaiAat fsA any mere
werlds "a eaa4sar
Teacher Why cssald ~ Col No rsar>s
tiaas Cos - diant SfveTtssc. New
issn ffash
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
VIZ have paid to Welsh TN plate man

VIZ have paid to Welsh TN plate man
ufscturers. during the past ten years,
the enormous sum Of $3.50. 600. 900. II
- not to be wondered At that they are
concerned over the prospects of losing
ths rch tribute. Bat why should the
Democracy be concerned and try to de
preclste the efforts Of Amerssn manu-
fseturers to keep these yass sums Of
money At homer BECAUSE they are.
with All their Boosted patriotism, more
interested N knslish prosperity than
American Thsy hepe by their howls
so frighssu the people into demanding
. change Of the tariff DUTIES on I'm, be
fore the1r fail benefits are nsdesnown.
Thev sr- not likely 20 accomplish shs..
swuks 70 . Republicans Prssaent and
q Republican Senss~
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

ys~ki,x There's Mrs De Cash
watering her plants.
HaFv-ADd her f-sband's do~-1 IN
Wall street wsteranS his. Texas slfs~
1n1a
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
wnEnE is the rise in tin-pia,e prices.

CAL. BKlcE says he wants to see
Democratic harmony IN Ohio But be
hasn't any faith IA Il, so he takes to
Europe
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
THE Welsh tin-piate manufacturers

The Welsh tin-plate manufacturers
are not quite easy over the prospect Of
their workmen coming to this country.
A cabIegrsm from London states thai
the Welsh tin-pIste masters have an
nounced that they will resume work
on half time Monday. and that this is
caused by the fact that they are thor
oughIy frightened by the prospect of
their woTkmen leaving for America.
IL is doubtful. however. il that viii
prove anything more than mere tenn
porary expedient. The manufacture of
tln-plste Is coming and so wiz many q
skilled workman from Wales 10 teach
our workmen the trade. Let America
alone for leading IN the manufacture
before many years. There's nothing
Yankee pluck can not accomplish.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

My friends Also sara they we're con-
vineed had talents So 1nslly Thorns
secured me position il . company
then playing = piaos called "A Bottle
Providence Was % he tie place where
made nay debut. and the part assigned
me Was the old-time gentle1naniy VII
lain who comes % the village and cap
lures the heart Of the rustic beauty.
lad rehesrsed several times and was
sure l knew il all
The heroine MAS TO rush on with .
scream and l rua after her; bat she
hadn't rehearsed the scrSam with me,
30 when she dashed On and gave IN an-
earthly yen il nearly frightened me 10
death
Istubbed my toe. fell sprswling and
lost one Of my side whislsers- couldn't
utter word. and didn't DO 90 during
the whole performance They thought
/ would gain courage as the piece pro-
crossed. but during tho third act the
orchestra came in with . few thrilling
bars of music ani completely lost nay
head. aud ! dashed out Of the theater
to find the depot and take the next train
for hoston-
AS i entered the cars with makeup
on, black streak on my cheek from
blackened eyebrows and my wig at one
side. passengers thought was staring
mad. On reaching home rushed in to
my mother. who thought I was going TO
be second Booth. begging her not to
send me on the stage again. but 10 get
me . position IN some store.
NAT c. GOODWIN, Jr.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

low me. No one came. Iwaflscd ,erv-
ously 20 The left wing and peercd into
the first entrance. but not soul was TO
be seen. walked TO the right and
glanced up and down. but M. even q
stage hand was in sight knew very
little of the farce and what 10 do L
didn't know. 90 ] marched back and
forth ON the stage with tragic gestures.
mnttering few words new and then 80
IL 10 give the appearance II reality 20
my performance. but the gallery gods
were on 70 me- ard enlirened the
scepe BY calling ont various things.
such a. Its about time ron went Of. .
''Oh. you'ii he sorry for this when you
get sober etc.
Finally. after what seemed hours. but
which was in reality only . few mo-
ments. The players appeared. the scene
went on and I made my escape.
II seems that the trap door behind the
scenes hsd bcen left open by mistake
and one Of the youne women bad fallen
through
She fell on SONS srfs stuff and was
rot injured. but everybody. including
Ne ssagc hands. hsd run dowr~sairs -
see her. forgetting ell about De and
that wss holding the stage.
NrfL RrRersa
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05

A POLITICAL party, no more than an
individual can live entirely upon its
record. But in either case it is well to
have record TO which person is will
ing to have reference made, and not be
compelled to insist that "bye-gones
should remain bye-gones." Now TO be
honest, what would have become of
our country when Jeremiah Black,
Buchanan's Encouragement, saw no
constitutional way of coercing state.
and Samuel j. Tilden thought that
every union soldier who trod Southern
soil could be sued in trespass, and the
Democratic party in q plank of Its
national platform, drafted by the Vice.
President Of the Southern Confederacy,
declared the war OF the rebellion q
failure. if it had not been for the Re-
publican party and its efforts
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
HOW JOSEPH MURPHY HoRRFIEs SOME
GOOD CITIZENS OF TOPEKA.

HOW JOSEPH MURPHY HoRRFIEs SOME
GOOD CITIZENS OF TOPEKA.
Ny funniest stage experience did not
happen on q stage at all 1t happened
when / was billed for Topeka, Kan
When my train arrived in Topeka half
dozen gentlemen came into the car
aud said 20 me: lis this Mr. Murphy
to which | replied il was, wherc1pon
with few pleasant remarks they led
me ont TO = carriage near the depot 1t
WIS a frightfully rainy day and l re-
member thinking il extremely queer
that anyone should meet me with a car
riagc; but having played To big houses
around there concluded il was little
act of courtesy on the part OF Topeka
citizens.
We drove TO the hotel and the rest
of my company went TO theirs. Imrae-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-07-05
An HsmARRAsUxo SITUATION FOR NEIL
RtyPGYsN

It was when FIRST went on the stage
that 1 had my funniest experience. We
were then playing around in the email
towns and l was fired on, as we call ii,
to hold the stage while the carpenters
set the next scene.
My part was small one and mainly
consisted of explaining some of the
characters In the play. from which re-
marks the actors came on and took
their cues
On this particular night had finished
my allotted speech and waited vainly
for the appearance Of the men to fol-