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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

NEwAyGo. Mich, June 25.-Closlng
exercises of the Newsygo public schools
occurred last evening ia Utley's Opera
House. There were probably 500 peo-
pie present and hundreds could not
gam admission. Those who we're there
say II was by far the finest thing OF the
sort ever given in Newsygo. and re-
fleets great credit on the management
Of the school. and also on the town IL
self. The dIIlis were ali exceptionally
good. Tonight occur the graduating
exercises Of the high school ciass. There
ere seven IN the clsss this year, FIVE
lad 80 and two gentlemen.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
COL. coPPlNceR NATURALIzeo.

Biaine's Son-in-Law RenOunces His Alle-
glance to Great Britain.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25.-Col-
onel j. p. Coppinger, son-in-law of Sec
retary Blaine, commander of Fort Sam
Houston and colonel of the Twenty
third Infantry, U. S. A., became. an
American citizen yesterday. He made
his final statement before the Forty
fifth District Court. there renouncing
his allegiance to Great Britain.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

An enthusiastic meeting of the sol.
diers and sailors who participated in the
late Rebellion was held at >hanahan's
hall. Plainfeld-ave. last evening. for
the purpose OF Organizing q. A. X.
The charter has been sent for and is
expected TO arrive next week. Com
mander Eaton. of Paw Paw. will mus
ter IN the new post. whsch y 10 he
known as the Grand Rapids" about
July |. II IA expected that there wall
be about forty charter members.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

The Grand Rapids Cycle Company
will soon begin the construction of a
brick factory, at the corner of South
Front-st. and Butterworth-ave. OH the
lot recently purchased Ivy them. The
new building will he 45xJ0 feet in d.
mens.ons, with q ylug 30x30 feet, and
they expect TO occupy 1t by October /.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
REMOVED ey PORTER.
Chief special Census ssent Thosnpseo. 81
Phi isaeIphta. Bisshsrrea

PHnapNyPHfk. June 2s.-Ghief Spec
IA Agent Of the Census Thompson.
charged wlth tbe collection of the Sta
iissscs Of manufactures IN thEs city. we
removed thfs morning. Thernpson at
once surrendered Ali matters perts ming
g. ms office 70 Genera agent Wtiiisms
~ho wiH - ln cbsfRe temporarily TN
tl = rev agent hss teen appointed
Tie ground for Mr.. Jhonpson's re-
n8ossl .ss oisotedIenet o. orders.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Albert Preusser, the jeweler, was given
possession of his setter pup yesterday
by Justice Hydorn. Mr. Preusser bought
the animal IN Ohio, and it seems that
Thomas Donahue was the owner of the
same kind that strayed away. Mr..
Donahue's little boys saw the Preusser
dog on the street and took 1t nome with
them thinking it was their lost dog.
A judgement was rendered for SIX cents
damages and cost at S9.65.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
Ali About n Policy

The late Fred A. Holcoinb carried n
$4,000 policy written by the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Company of
Newark, y. j.. and Walter III. McBrlen
claims to own 1t by assignment. Fran
cIs Libby, administrator, has COM
menced suit against the company and
McBrIen for the recovery of the
amount. Tne case was on trial yester-
day before Judge Grove.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
GUARDING AGAINST CONTAClON.

Jewish Refugees from Russia Hurried
Through Germany Rapidly as Fossi bile.
LONDON, June 25.-The German au-
thOrities are taking extraordinary pre-
cautions 10 prevent the spread OF in
who are fiocking through the country,
and visitors for this reason are no
longer allowed to enter the vaults at
Charlottenburg where the exlles are
permitted to rest, while the fugitiyes
are hurried forward as rapidly as posi-
bic to their ports Of departure for New
York
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
Alcohol Expiosiou.

NEW YoRR, June 25.-By the explo-
SION Of a barrel of alcohol in the base
ment of Columbia college today, DR..
John L. Northrop, instructor in 10
ology, and his two assistants, William
Simpson and Thomas Tise, were
seriously burned. DIR. Northrop's in
lures are so serious that there Is dan
ger of death resulting. The fire did
slight damage.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
GLADSTONE VERY FEEBLE.
Ordered to visit the seashors and Re
frain from All business

LoSpoy, June 25.-Mr. Gladstone IL
no better. The influenza seems 10 have
left him with all his powers enfeebled.
lie has yielded to the advice OF his phy-
slcians and will 60 without delay to the
seacoast IN search OF health and sbso-
lutte rest. His visit is to be strictly pri-
vate and he vii. bc accompanied only
Ivy his wife. Sir Andrew Clark insists
that he shall see nobody. speak with no
one and transact no public business
d,ring his scclusIon, which will Irobs-
bly, last three weeks.
The st. Johns Gazette says the state
of Mr.. Giads,one's health 10 alarming
TO | l. friends and that Sir Andrew
Clark fears tnat Mr.. Gladstone may not
recover from the effects of the grip
from which he su tiered some time ago.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

PssR HsRRoR, Ne. June 25.--Elding.
ton Dorr, Jr., of Boston. was married
o. noon today at Sorrento % Nrs.
Elizabeth a.. Hancock. of New York.
danehter-in-lav OF Gen. Hancock. The
Et.-Rsv. John Mcsisw Foster. Of Ran
sor. performed the ceremony. which
occurred in the Episcopal church.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
BROKE THE RECORD.

The Furst Bismarck Makes q Fast Trip
between New York and southampton.
SoUTIfAMPToN, June 25.-The steam
ship Furst Bismarck, from New York,
arrived here at IL o'clock this morning.
The time OF passage was G days IL
hours l0 minutes. This beats the rec
ord.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

ssloonists continue 10 bob M At The
tressnrsr's offsce for licenses. tso oons.
pied with the lsw Yesterday. James
L. Zoe, agent for the arm Of Roe \ iat.
bon took cot 300 card a. carry on
their hsssnsss at - Canal Fl. and John
y % ponnell took one ef the ss.as slnd
fpf his taaass at ia ColdlHtpk Al.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
n Rig Hotel.

PESrwArER, Mich, June 25.-Pent-
water township voted today to bond
the township for $4,000 to build the
best hotel on the west shore of Michi-
gan. There was only 227 votes cast and
all voted yes. The building is to cost
$75, 900 and will be run "a a iirst-class
summer resort. Work will commence
on il about the first of July.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

James Bsyne sold his photo ogrsph
gallery on fouutsin-st. to Frank Bon
boy. Some dispute arose "a 10 the
terms Of the sale and the question was
referred to the circuit court. BY
order Of the court Deputy Sheriff Nee
ban has taken possession until the
question - settled.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Miss Ellen Beard. residing At 205
Watson-st was knocked down and run
over by bicycle on the corner OF Front
and fesrl-sfs. yesterday morning. The
rider stopped long enough 30 apologize
and then rode on. Miss Reard was
badly hurt ard hsd her dress consider
ahtv tffa
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Grand Rsypts FneampuBent No. a.
I. q. .. D.. elected officsfs Isst night az
follows Thsls. Leighton. &. p. =. II
sweet. n p . l.. smith. 3. W. Henry
Rfobft. J " Wns. Stanley =, y Nat
s,soa. T ~. y, Wider, ,srsai Repre-.
sentative.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
aa Assignment.

WV YeRk. June 25.--G. W. stetson
ACo.. iren and railroad supplies, as-
ssnea ths afternoon. The liabilities
one handrsf thousand dollars. Which
thew ~ili ba slsle 90 ray Mr.. ~tetson
sa brother Of 0rOvss 16svelapd law
Hsrtnsr
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
SENT TO PRISON.
The Curste OF WtnhGsId Sentenced -
sis Months AT Hard lsbar

III H"hfhs AZ fttfN fshb"f-
LoSDoS. June 25.-Rey. Augustus
Pulling. cursie OF Winkhcld, near
Windsor. who was arrested the latter
part OF April on the charge of immor-
aiiiy. was brought up before the magis-
trate today. lie pleaded guilty ~ re-
gard to tie daughter OF . farmer and a
member of his flock. lie 0ffcIet to
make what ameDds he could 10y marry
ing the glfi. bat the father sternly re-
fused TO accept the proposition. The
Curste was sentenced TO nK months
imprisonment NJ b ard lal.of.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Base Hi;s-Terre Haute 4; Dayton &
Errors-Terre Haute IL; Dayton5.
Batteries-Dou.an and Mills; Petty and
SnmfrS.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
CRASH IN LEATHER.

Emil Marquee Co., of Boston. Assign
With Large Liabilitles-
BosToN, June 25.-Emil Marqueze &
Co., leather dealers at l02 Pearl-st, with
n branch house in New Orleans, have
assigned to 4. L. Tead, president of Che
National Exchange Bank. Liabilities
estimated at $500, 900 to $4OO 900.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
Kent County Fair.

The Kent County Fair Directors held
a meeting at the new fair grounds yes
terdsy to consider plans for pushing to
completion the buildings that are now
under way. The Michigan Central
passenger station at the Northeast cor
ner of the grounds will be ready for use
next week. IL is a flag station for all
passenger tralnsnow.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

The Ladies Society of the Plainheid-
ave Congregational Church gave lawn
fete last evening, IN the grounds
adjoining the church. Ice cream,
strawberrlss and cake were served 81 a
large number OF people. and neat sum
nctted for the benefit of the church.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Or. Ludwig Won Dolcke, an erstwhile
Grand Rapids resident, but Of late
writing Detroit after MS name, has
sailed for ms native country-Iceland.
The doctor has scheme IN his head to
cOl0nIze the entire lcelandic population
in Alaska. giving that country an in
crease of 40. 900 regulation.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

wasHIsoroS. June e5.-Comptroller
Lacey to-day ssid that Bank Examiner
Drew was stli under SUSPENSION. The
investigation nov IN progress be card
would determine his future course la
Mr.. Drew's case.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
National League.

New York 3; Brooklyn 2; Philadel-
phia II, Boston Z; Chicago 4, Cincinnati
2; Cleveland ., Pittsburg 4.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
Anerican.

Boston II, Baltimore 5;Washington Z.
Athletic 5; Columbus ?, Louisville 4 ;
st. Louis 2, Cincinnati /.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
MURIETTA g. co.'s AFFAIRS.

Report that the Rothschilds Have Agreed
to Come to Their Aid
LONDON, June 25.-In financial cir
cles it is reported today that the Roths-
childs have agreed to act with the trus-
tees and creditors of Murietta & Co. in
another effort TO sustain the embar.
rassed house.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
FIRST COMMENCEMENT
Akeley Institute Sends Out Its
First AlumD8.
FOUR "SWEEI GIRL GRADUATES"
A Notable Week IN the History of the
Institution The work OF the Art
CIass-Ihe Prizes and the Fair
winners of the Same.

GRAND HAVEN. Mich, June 25.-
Commencement week at Akeley lnstl-
tute. Grand Haven, began on sunday
last with service and sermon 10 tie
students IN the Parish church by
Bishop Gillespie and ended on Wedpes-
day evening with reception 10 the
graduating class. This is 4 notable
week in the history OF the institute
because il is the first commencement.
Three years ago the institute opened
with eleven boarders and some day
scholars. THIS year there have been
forty boaraers besides day scholars.
-Four young ladies having completed
the prescribed course Of studies re-
ceived their diplomas on "Wednesday,
as the first alumna of Akeiey Institute.
They are Miss Fannie l.. McCrath of
Grand Rapids. Miss Grace +. Messer OF
Hastings, Miss Mary Rlppey OF Mus
kegon, and Miss Ethel soper of Lam
sing.
On Sunday there was holy CON-
munlon at 7.45 a. m. and at 1880
morning service, with a sermon by
Bishop Gillespie, spo c.ally addressed To
the students and the graduating class
from the text-Philllpplans lI-l3-l4:
Forgetting those things which are be-
hind and reaching forth unto those
things which are before. press toward
the mark for the prize of the high call
ing OF God in Christ Jesus" 1t was an
earnest, impressive and aifcctionate
o1A IN m n
them to live on the highest plane AS
children of the kingdom of heaven.
On Monday there was public exhi-
bitlon of the work of the art classes in
the studio under the direction of Miss
department., who has studied IN Berlin
and Paris, and who brings 70 her
classes here the right methods Of the
art schools OF those great centres OF
culture. The work exhibited was that
OF students, some Of them only begin
ners, but 1t showed the true artistic
training, and much was pronounced
excellent by competent judges. All
the work is done from casts, models
and still life, and there is no more
copying. The aim is 10 make the art
culture thorough, real and intelligent.
The studio is well furnished with casts,
etc.. aud it is intended TO make it more
rich IN this respect as means are avail
able. The prize in tins department was
won by Miss Eva b. Leon of Detroit.
Tuesday there was picnic on the
beach for the younger scholars and in
the evening a musicale, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Pearson, of Grand Rap
ids, and Miss Randall of the institute.
The program was as fellows:
/. Quartette. Battle March of Priests
A.,tS nyxv,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
Heavy Hitting.

TERRE HAUTE, June 24.-Today's was
heavy hitting e. me, and the tielders
had so much TO DO, that IN addition to
their many brilliant plays = large num-
ber Of errors were made,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Base hits-Fort Wayne .; Peoria3.
Errors-Fort Wavne 2; Peoria 2
Bstieries-Bert. Inks and Briggs Payne and
L.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
WON BY LUCK.

The Grand Rapids Team shut Ont by
EvansviIle.
EVANSVILLE, June 25.-The game to-
day was exciting from start to finish
and was won by luck and timely hitting.
Both Rettger and Breitenstein pitched
winning ball. but the former received
the hest suppOr.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

Fort WAYNE, June 25.-Two wild
throws by Briggs saved Peoria from be-
ing shut out TODAY.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
ayed by q Wild Throw.

Batteries-Rettger and Shellhasse; Breiten-
stein and Hofiord.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11
IN ga. MINER" KEY.
ITO BE CoNTINTINUED).
chilly salutation-Shake!

A chilly salutation-Shakel
A word with business men-settle.
1t takes an expert in ore beds to see
the drift
The shortest joke often makes the
longest run.
You may be good man and yet not
good for much.
Tailors' trimmings-the one old Zach
gave the Mexicans
How much did the man owe who
robbed Peter TO pay up all?
Icy winter is the most favorable time
to let slip the dogs of war.
In Texas now they track horse thief
on the boss trail.ian system.
The boy who expects to be great
man must try to be man first.
When a man has settled with the toll
gate lie ,mes by it honestly enough.
An Austin lady boasts that her daugh-
ter can read Latin, Greek, and Tran
script"
When lazy man breathed his last his
wife sobbed forth: Another idle van
ishedr
No young man cares to keep his coun-
tenance after his girl has sent back his
photograph.
When one second is drunk and the
other sober, it is the sober second thought
that may prevent duel.
The culprit who claimed to have
worked in a store, was discovered to
have worked with jimmy.
When the temperance society makes
tracts the devil is supposed TO make
tracks in an opposite direction.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks
If you can make him get rid Of some
Of his old ones you are mighty lucky.
A little boy said Warrington was q
great Indian fighter, for when he was .
mere lad he took Ratchet and cut down
his fathers Cherokee.
Comment is made because neglectiug
to sit on jury cost Jay Gould 500 But
he can recover many times that sum by
sitting on some railroad.
Emerson claimed that Nature supplies
her own stimulus, and recommended
among other simple restorers q breath
under an apple tree Cider drinkers
sometimes have that breath under an
apple tree strong enough to knock
man down.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

order Uf nuns renowned for simplicity
and sanctity; had not her own father de-
clared her to be las pure as rs flower
on the altar Of the Madonna" and yet
the evil had been In her, and nothing
had eradicated 1t; for even religion, with
her, was mere graceful sham, kind
Of theatrical effect used to tone down her
natural hypocrisy My own thoughts
began to harass and weary me.
| took up volume Of philosophic
essays and began TO read in an
endesvor to distract my mind from
dwelling on tho one perpetual theme.
The day wore on slowly enough;
and was glad when the evening
closed in, and when Vincenzo, remark
ing that the night was chilly, kin
died pleasant wood fire in my room,
and lit the lamps A little while before
my dinner was served he handed me
letter stating that 1t had just been
brought by the Countess Romani's COACH
man. 1t bore my own seal and motto.
opened It; 1t was dated, LA SantiSsi.
mn Annunziata," and ran as follows:
beloved! arrived here safely; the
nuns are delighted te see me, and you
will be made heartily welcome when Won
come. think OF you constantly-how
happy felt this morning! You seemed
to love me so much; why are you not al
ways so fond Of your faithful
NINA?"
/ crumpled this note fiercely In my
hand and flung 1t into the leaping flames
OF the newly-llt fire. There was q
faint perfume about 1t that sickened me,
"a subtle odour like that OF civct cat
when 1t moves stealthilv after its
prey through tanglc of tropical herb
age. always detested scented note
paper-I am not the only man who does
so. One Is led to fancy that the fingers
OF the woman who writes upon IL must
have some poisonous or offensive faint
about them, which she endeavOrs to
cover by the aid Of chemical concOc-
ton. would not permit myself to think
OF this so faithful Nina" us she styled
tinued 1t even at dinner, during which
meal Vincenzo waited upon me with his
usual silent gravity and decorum, though
could feel that he watched me with
certain solicitude. suppose looked
weary-I certainly felt so, and retired to
rest unusually early. The timc seemed
to me so long-would the end never
come? The next day dawned and trailed
its tiresome hours after 1t, as q
prisoner might trail his chain Of iron
letters, until sunset, and then-then,
when the gray OF the wintry sky flashed
for brief space into glowing red-then,
while the water looked like blood and
the clouds like flame, them few words
sped along the telegraph wires that still.
cd my impotence, reused my soul, and
braced every nerve and muscle In my
body to instant action. They were plain,
clear and concise:
From Guido Ferrari, Rome, to II
Conte Cesare Olivia, Naples-Shall be
with yoI on the cath inst. Train ar
rives at $50 p. M. VIII come to you as
you desire without fail"
ITO BE CONTINTINUED).
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Ho turned. Hooked at him steadily.
II believe you are . faithful fellow,
Vlnconzo," said.
He met my glance frankly.
1.-THE day may come" I went on
quietly, ''when shall perhaps put youl
ddelity TO the proof"
The dark Tuscan eyes, keen and clear
. moment before, flashed brightly and
then grew humid.
'Excellenza, you have only to COM
mand! was o soldier once-I know
what duty means. But there Is better
ervice-gratitude. I am your poor
servant, but you have won my heart
would give my life for you, should you
desire i'll"
He paused, half ashamed OF the emo
ton that threatened to break through
his mask Of impassibility, bowed again
and would have left me, but that called
him back and held out my hand
"Shake hands, amico,"I said simply.
He caught II with an astonished vet
pleased look,-and STOPPING, kissed 1t
before could prevent him, and this time
literally scrambled out Of my presence
with an entire oblivion OF his usual dig
nifty. Left alone. considered this be.
havlor OF his with hali-pained surprise.
This poor fellow loved me, 1t was evil
dent-why, knew not. l had done no
more for him than any other master
might have done for good servant. /
had. pften spoken to him with impa-
tiefce, even harshness; and yet had
''won his heart'-so he said. Why
should he care for me? why should my
poor old butler Giacomo cherish me so
devotedly in his memory; why should nv
very dog still love and obey me, when
my nearest and dearest, my wife and
my friend, had so gladly fOrsaken me,
and were so eager to forget me! Per-
haps fidelity was not the fashion now
among educated persons? Perhaps 1t
was WORKOUT virtue, left to the bas-
peuple-to the vulgar-and to animals?
Progress might have attained this re-
sult-no doubt IL had.
i sighed YEARLY, and threw myself
down In an armchair near the window,
and watched the white-saied boats
skimming like flecks of silver across the
blue'grcen water. Tho tinkling OF
tambOurine by and by attracted my wan
dering attention, and looking into the
street just below my balcony saw
young girl dancing. She was lovely to
look at, and she danced with exquisite
grace as well as modesty, but tho beauty
OF her face was not so much caused by
perfection Of feature or outline,
as by o certain wistful express
sion that had in 1t something Of
nobility and pride. I watched her;
at the conclusion of her dance she
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

When I reached my own apartments Ut
the hotel felt worn out and tagged.
resolved to rest and receive no visitors
that day. While giving my orders to
Vlncenzo, thought occurred to me.
went to cabinet in the room and I'M
locked q secret drawer. In It lay q
strong leathern case. / lifted this, and
bade Vincenzo unstrap and open 1t. He
did so, nor showed the least sign Of sur
prise when pair Of richly ornamented
pistols was displayed to his view.
''Good weapons?" remarked, in q
casual manner.
My valet took each ono out Of the
case, and examined them both critl-
cally.
''They need cleaning, EccellenZa.
''Goodl" said briefly. "Then clean
them and put them in good order. ]
may require TO use them"
The imperturbable Vincenzo bowed,
and, taking the weapons, prepared to
leave the room.
.'StaYl"