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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
RECIPROCITY WITH SPAIN.
Provisions Of tho Convention Negotiated
BY Gen. Foster.

Rrovi1lono OF tho Convention Negotiated
BY Gen. Foster.
MADRID, May 1l.-Geu. John w. Fos-
ter. the American reciprocity envoy,
agreed to conclude simple convention
on tho basis ODonnell proposed for
treaty. This convention necessarily
comprised a double tarin-thc first
commencing on July 1 and en-
during until July. 1892. when the
second comes into operation. The
convention provides for the free entry
into the United States of sugar, honey.
cocoa, coffee and skins from the Span
ish West Indies; tobacco and iron are
paying the duty exacted by the new
United States tariff. In exchange
Spain's colonies in the West In
dies are to receive American coal,
ice, wood. boots. shoes, fresh and
salt meats and fish, either
free or under small duties, while but
ter and drippings are entirely exempt,
and tee duty on fom Is reduced from
$3.50 10 $3.50 per barrel. with the same
reduction on corn. The tariff q dry
goods and husbandry machinery will
afford the United States no material
advance until 1894
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
FACTS BRIEFLY STATED.

Hartman Rust, living miles north OF
Ackly, Ia, was killed by lightning Sat
urday.
Arthur c. Lowry, a brakeman, was
killed by the cars at Springfield, Ill,
Saturday.
Oswald Tuerpe. a hotelkeeper of Gen.
terville, Wis.,, was thrown from his
buggy Sunday and killed.
John Mehan, the leader Of a gang of
thieves in Virginia, has been arrested
in Montana and brought to ST. Paul.
The safe in the railroad ticket-ofice
at Emporia, Kan. was blown open on
Friday night and $3.50 in cash taken
A freight on the st. Paul road was
wrecked near Dubuque Sunday. En-
gineer Richmond was killed and two
other trainmen badly hurt
Mrs Joseph Neville, Of Philadel-
phia, was found dead in bed, her head
beaten to a jelly. Her husband has
been arrested, charged With the murder.
William N. Whiteley, the Springfield
CO., reaper manufacturer, has issued a
circular Offering to pay twenty-five
cents on the dollar in order to reorgan-
ize the company and resume business
in his own name.
Baker and Howard, the two conf
dence men who swindled d. G. Ellis, a
farmer living near Waterloo, Ia. out
of $500, have been released on $500
bail They have compromised with
Ellis and probably will not be prose-
cuted
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
THE PRESIDENTS SUNDAY.
1t Is Quietly Spent mt Glenwood Springs,
Cnl-

GLESwooD SPRINGS. Col, May H.
The presidential party arrived here
early Sunday morning. Shortly after
o'clock n m. the visitors were well
coined by Mayor Rogers and escorted
in carriages to the Glenwood hotel. The
president, Postmaster General Wanna
maker ar.l Mrs Mckee afterwards at
tended divine services at the First Pres
byterian church. During the afternoon
the president received the delegations
from Leadville, Aspen, Colorado
Springs and elsewhere. A children's
mass meeting was held at Durand's
opera house at o'clock in honor of the
visitors, and it was attended by an i'm
mense crowd. After the usual devo-
tional exercises. Mayor Rogers intro
duced the president and postmaster
general, each of whom made short
address.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
THE ElGHT-HOUR LAW.
It II Sustained by . Decision OF the In
diana Supreme Court.

It II Sustained by . Decision Of the In
diana Supreme Court.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 1.-The
supreme court of Indiana has sustained
the new law limiting a days work to
eight hours The complainant in the
case, John Griswell, testified that he
had worked for the Noel Flour and
Feed Company ten months for the
agreed sum of s125 day. That during
that time he was kept busy eleven hours
a day. When he was discharged he
demanded pay for the extra hours, and
under the courts decision he recov-
cred the amount claimed The court
holds that unless there is an expressed
agreement to the contrary, employees
who are required to work more thao
eight hours a day must be paid extra
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

miles from Greensburg. Ind, in
latitude 50 degrees, IL minutes, SO
seconds, and longitude SIS degrees. 80
minutes, 80 seconds and is exactly on a
straight line with the first center,
marked out, east of Baltimore lG0
years ago. Ten thousand people from
all parts of Decatur county. Ind, wit
messed the dedicatory exercises. The
monument erected was of oolitic lime
stone, taken from Bedford lind
quarries; weight, four tons; height, Is
feet
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
wEsTERx.
AYoternn Murdered.

MILWAUKEE,, Nay ii---Henry Aulfus.
an inmate Of the soldiers home, was
missed from that institution Saturday
evening. Shortly after noon Sunday
his body was found in Honey creek.
about miles from the home. Several
deep gsshes we're found on his head.
and his hands and feet were tied with
stout rope. 1t IL supposed be was
murdered and then thrown into the
creek He was member of Company
F.. Twsntr-eigbth Ohio. and about 50
years of age. No motive for the crime
Ia knora
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

HAzLKroS, Pa. May 11.-Mrs. DON
nelly, aged ITO years. committed sui
eide Saturday by setting FIRE TO her
bed. She had of late been infirm, and
the neighbors. who have kept her for
the past twenty years. decided to send
her to the almshouse where she would
receive good care. She suspected this,
and rather than suffer what she con-
sidered an indignity. burned herself 70
Haosh
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
CENTER or POPULATION

rassslias " NeasEasas 90 Mark the
Spot - Indicated by the Last Ceasas.
GRksSssUks. Ind. Nay To- - In
honor Of its tenth birthday the Chicago
Herald on sunday dedicated monu-
ment Of Bedford stone 20 mark
the center Of population Of the
United States At the present
time the center of population u ~
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

WASHINGTON. Nav 1.-THE demand
for dimes upon The treasury depart
nleut Is so great that II cannot be met
Within the past ten days si7Aooo in
dimes have been shipped. and orders for
go 600 are now waiting There has
been ordered sBslted and coined into
dimes At The several suhtrsssuriss
ss3i. 600 Of debssed silver coia
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
THREE MEN KILLED.
Double Collision ~ Shepherd. Mich
log Carr Run Away Down . Grade.

DETROIT. Mich. May ia special
from Shepherd. Mich, says: Sunday
night an extra freight from the north
approaching the yard hero ran into
fourteen loaded log cars, wrccking the
engine and caboose. The men on this
train jumped and escaped injury.
The force Of the collision started
thirteen log cars down the grade through
The Shepherd yard to mile south
of Shepherd. where the rest of the train
was being loaded with logs In the
collision which followed three men
were killed and thirteen wounded.
Following ia The list Of killed: 2. Bige-
low, Clark r. Stubble and Sherwood
Clark
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
Iiahfins The unsnn.

NV YoRx. May 1.-THE Lum her
Trade association. Of this city, has de-
Shared a boycott against all builders
who employ union lsoorers This action
s in retaliation for boycott declared
by the union men on one Of the mem
6ers Of the lum her association.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

Rxsrrx. May 1.-THE village OF Nus
Gr. near schletsstsdt. was burned 10
the ground on Wednesday. TOO lsrrc
frame houses. The church ard the castle
being DESTROYED A workman named
russ hs. been arrested On charge Of
having purposelJ Sc. Gre 10 The village
IN four risees
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo, May 1.-THE
trial Of ex-State Treasurer holland
closed SATURDAY and the case was given
10 the Jury at o'clock p. m. A ballot
was taken az 4 o'clock which resulted
six for acquittal and six for conviction
The Jury was unable to agree and was
discharged at midnight and asother
trial will be the result
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
STOCK TRAIN WRECKED.
Fo,r rrsmps rBsesosly Rnied. Gers De-
nslssaed and steek Destroyed

SANTA En-. n. NJ. May if.--A stock
tram consisting Of twenty cars was
wrecked SATURDAY night nesr Trini-
dad through the engineer losing con-
troll Of The brakes while going down
q steep grade. Four trsrnps were In
stantly killed ard the twenty cars were
demolished Over 800 head Of live stock
were killed and az many more serious
lv injured The trainsnen escaped WITH
slight hurts
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

disease OF the hands and feet can be cured.
OFFICE, ROOM 70 EAGLE HOTEL.
Hard end Soft corns Bunions Warts. Birth
Marks. Moles. Chilhlains. all defects OF the
Hands and Feet. and Ingrowing Toe Nails
NO KNIFE OR PAINFUL METHOD
USED.
Prof. Emilio is prepared to treat all who are
affected with any of the above defects. Ii has
often been stated that there Is no cure Tor
Corns and bunions but all ask Is n trial and
/ will convince the most skeptical person on
earth that the above mentioned defects can be
cured. as prove by no Turing advertisements.
no false profession or bogus certificates. but by
the demonstration of hundreds of people OF
this continent. aid IS better proof. no
charge until a cure Is perfected. No quackery
stands chance with me- face ali and fear
none Patients treated at their residences IL
desired.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

exowx Ask 6ruxKisf fer ecn's FBosrpoor-s
II ~ offer sore worthless medicine in rfa~@
Of fh.s trsre his elShoness store inaiose price
n better. and vs Nii sena ~ return nsfl
ssh riii cBre. Psfnrhsef 81 Gi*in sesird On
sriere 1ssafHps ADDRESS The Wsoe Chem
tr1l Co. f3i Naofwsrs sve-. nFtv@'t VIA.
Sud In GFss1 kapiss ~ r. d. xAsos-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
BASE BALL.

Standing OF the Clubs Elm the Raosafof the
Pennants.
The following tables show the rela-
tive positions of the various clubs in
four leading professional baseball OF.
CARNATIONS:
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
woods Pho-phodinc:
Tur eREAT rNeLIsu RFNEDY.

Promptly ana permzn-
enfly cures all forms II
Nervous W eekn "a Lm-
listens Sp~rmstorfhea-
lupofency and a. eEAfs
II Aha~e or txc@@~es.
Resa pr~scri bed over =
ynsrs 81 thousands ~
eases - the oxfF sxIGx-
ras s~n ucxgEr sfroffTs
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

Hatlrsx. n 3. May 1.-THE sved-
ish bark Helera was wrecked Sunday
,H Newfoundland and eleven lives we're
est
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
CHASING Thu FUGITIVE
y. q Warships Sent IN Pursuit Of
the StAta-
CAPTURE OF THE ROBERT AND MINNIE

Her Arms Were Gene when She Wss
Iaksn-Tfs Charleston Receives =
Commission - Pat to Sea and
Overhaul the Gillian VI axshiP-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12

ONE ENJOY -
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; ii is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eHectually, dispels colds. head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing 70 the haste and &C
cep.able TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, is
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cat.
LOUISVILLE. ~. hsw Yoax. E.E
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-12
SPECIALIST:

PROF. sIGNoR EMILIO.
The Celebrated CHikOPoDI>T
OF ID Asc. formerly OF Florence. Ifsly)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

Their Heroic Deeds Commsmorated Will
Lasting Granite In Charleston.

Their Heroic Deeds commemorated with
Lasting Granite In Charleston.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July 2l.-The thirtieth
anniversary Of the battle Of Manassas was
celebrated here to-day by a military parade
and the unveiling OF granite monument TO
the Confederate dead by the Washington
Light Infantry
A large crowd was present. and salute Of
thirteen guns was fred by the French fusi-
lcers "A local COMPANY which escorted la
fayette on his visit 10 this city.
Tho uuveiIing was done 10y twenty-one girls,
all descendants OF commanders Of the Wash
on Light Infantry since 1909
THE GRAFTON.
The Grafton was delivered by Judge Simon
ton. Of the United States court.
Judge Simonton, after a brief preface in
which he Spoke of the honorable record Of
the Washington Light Infantry, said the coun-
try owed rs origin b the best Of patriotic IN
dignatiOn which swept the country upon the
counter Of the Chesapeake and the
Leopard Rapidly reviewing its history he
came 10 the period of the civil war, when
tie company went into tho field as part OF
the Confederate army. Judge Simonton
spoke OF the numerous engagements ot the
company depicting the sunornss Of its
members in Richmond and Petersburg and
telling of many pathetic instances of in
divIdual devotion Of officers and men b
duty.
He closed with the following peroration.
Such. gentlemen Of the Washington Light
Infantry. is an imperfect account Of the men
who bore your name. This monument, with
It's triple steps forming the base and the three
sections constituting the shaft, represents the
three companies.
LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES.
The inscription. in few eloquent words.
tells their story Officers and men, they were
the very flower of this ancient city, her young
hope and fair renown. Beside the manned,
wounded and captured, ia died in battle, In
hospital, or on the weary wayside. In obe-
dience to a sentiment Of honor and the call
Of duty, and in pledge Of their sincerity they
made the last sacrifice. they, laid
down their lives. They redeemed
the pledge given by tho captain OF our
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
BfAtsONS MEET.
General Grand Council of Royal and Select
Masons In Tri-Annun1 Assembly.

General Grand Council of Royal ana Seicct
Masons In Tri-Annunl Assembly.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. July n.-The general
grand council Of the United States of the
Royal and Select Master Masons Is now hold
ing its fourth tri-snnual assembly here. The
body went into session at high noon. after
listening TO an address of welcome
i'm behalf of the State Grand council
by A. II. Swanstron. Of st. Paul, and a reply
by a. B. Senter, Of Columbus. who is TO sue
cecd George W. Cooley OF this city. as grand
master. About 100 cOmpaniea from every
part of the country are present The general
Grand Chapter Royal Masons began Us TIL
annual convocation tomorrow with forty rep
resentati7es.
After the presentation of the reports Of the
general grand treasurer and the general
grand recorder the following officers were
elected: A. o. b. Senter, Columbus, o.. gen
eral grand master: John w. COburn. New
York city, general grand deputy MASTER
Bradford Nichol, Nashville, Tenn, general
grand principal conductor; Charles >;
Heaton Montpelier, Vt. general grand
treasurer; Henry w. Mordhurst, Fort
Wayne. Ind, general grand recorder;
William A. Love. Atlanta general grand cap
tain of the guards; William II. Mayo, ~.
Louis general grand conductor If Council:
Charles II. Bauer Minneapolis. general grand
marshal: William B. Lawrence. Medford;
Mass. general grand steward. The Council
has 1900 members and tho Chapter 1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
Tho Worlds Fair Commissioners


LONDON. July 2l.-The American Worlds
Fair Commissioners were received by the
Chamber of Commerce today Sir Cunlfe
Owen welcomed them and promised them the
assistance Of the Chamber Messrs. Butter
worth and Bullock made speeches IN reply. al
ter which many members made eager inqui-
res of the commissioners est0 the ions.
progress and extent of the preparations for
the fair
The commissioners viii start for Parts on
Friday 20 interview Mr GuyOt. the Fronch
minister of public works The commissioners
were entertained at dinner By Attorney-Gsn-
oral Webster in The dining room Of the House
Of Commons this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
PLElfSED THE POPE.
The Sentiment Expressed by tho President
to Cardinal Gibbons.



to Cardinal Gibbons.
tBy Cable to The Timesl
RoMF, July 2l.-President Harrison's views
on the matters advocated by Herr Cahensly
and the ST. Raphael societies. as outlined TO
Cardinal Gibbons at the accidental meeting
which took place between the President and
the Cardinal at Cape May, on Wednesday.
July 18th, have been cabled TO this city and
communicated 20 the Vatican.
President Harrison, it will be remembered.
told Cardinal Gibbons frankly that while not
disposed to interfere in church matters. he
was glad to have an opportunity of expressing
satisfaction At the published remarks of the
Cardinal on the subject and at the rebuke adj
ministered at home and abroad 10 foreign IN
reference in domestic affairs of the United
States.
The Presidents views. it is announced from
the Vatican. produced an excellent impress
sion upon the Pope, who declared that he has
never favored the plan Of appointing bishops
IF the nationalites of the Roman Catholic
communities in the United States AS advocated
by Herr Cabeasly and the ST. Raphael soce-
ties. The incident, it is added, is thus closed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

comnany 10 the daughter Of William Wash
inet6n when she placed the flag Of Eutaw
and Cowpens in our keeping. Never cease TO
honor their memory"
The monument is plain shaft. sixty feet
high and about four feet square, and is simi.
lar in form 10 the Washington monument at
the National Capitol IL is located near the
statue OF William Pitt at the intersection oil
Broad and Meeting streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
I.s.inrton yI.I,er. a. tho nrlare

NATURAL BaID0E HOTEL, Va, July 2i:-lSpe-
cial.I-Iarge crowds OF visitors 70 the Lexing'
ton unveiling arc coming here. More than one
hundred and fifty are here from hichmondd, and
Others are to arrive on tho next train. There
WAS tally-ko stage excursion from here 70
Harrington and many enjoyed the trip that Way
The dancers are al present engaged IN the
ballroom, where there are about forty couples;
Captain Sol Cutchins, fifty rank and file, with d
brass band
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
Mortally Wounded Her Lover.

PUvrA GoRDA, FLA, July 2I.-Miss Lee
Richie shot and mortally wounded Howard
X. Biyins late last night al her home and then
endeavored to take her own iife and would
have done so. only the pistol would not 60 OF
again. She WIS in love with Biyins. who wa
engaged 70 another young lady, and 80 she
SAYS She tried to break up the match 10y kill
ing him and making away with herself Both
were highly connected and social fayortes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

CAIRO, July 2l.-Advices from Mecca re-
present the cholera as rapidly increasing at
that place On SATURDAY last enc hundred
and forty deaths occurred. followed by three
hundred and eighty on Sunday. The NOR
tality il greatest among the Turkish pilgrims.
Instructions have been issued by the Khediye
that rigorous measures shall be taken 30 pre-
vent the Introduction Of the disease into
Egypt. Il Is "a remarkable circumstance that
no one Egyptian has yet been smitten with
the cholera
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

CLEVELAND, O.. July 81 1t is currently re-
ported here on what is thought 70 be good
authority that all three of the candidates sug-
gested to the Pope as being worthy TO sue
ceed the late Bishop GimOur have been re-
jected. 1t is generallyunderstood in Catholic
circles that Bishop Chatard. Of Fincennes,
Ind, will Do promoted 10 the see OF Cleve-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
After General Agnus.

BALTIMORE. Mo. July 21-The Republican
leaders of the State who have been in con
fereiice hero for the past two weeks. unsni-
monslv decided to offer the nomination for
Governor to General Felix Agnus, editor Of
the American General Agnus says. however.
that he cannot accept the honor, though he
highly appreciates it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

by Cable 20 Tho Timesl

PARIs. July 2l.-The parents Of Mrs James
Brown Potter who are soiOurning here, deny
emphatically that that lady has been divorced
from her husband OF that she hss as report
ed married Kyrle Dellew They also threaten
to bring criminal action against those respon-
sible for the circulation Of the liDellous re-
ports
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
Middle Champion No More.

MINNEAPOLIS, MNS.. July 2i,-,The fight To-
night between Rllingsworih. OF New ork' mia- i!.s
better known as the black pearl. lasted but .
short time The lighting Was fierce, bnt ~,
iingyworth, who was badly punished ana
knocked down repeatedly, was Knocked oat u
tho ffth round.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. July q II. r. Blake
the boss. and three miners were caught IN
a cave NJ Pinetucky yesterday. One Of the
men. Tom Roundtree. was crushed 70 death,
while two Others were terribly bruised. Blake
escaped unhurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

BERLIN. July 2l.-At Reitenhau, Moravia
last night lightning struck house ia which
a large wedding party was assembled. killing
two persons outright and more or less iniur-
ing eighty others. The house caught fire and
was DESTROYED
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
TRiuMpllAI AncHrs.

20 leYol 9f street with the steps leading up in
si9e't he house is now used rs al ice-cream
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
IRISH FOR SOUVENIRS.

As soon 80 Mrs. Jackson and the children loft
the stand AZ the statue wild rush was made by
the crowd TO secure part OF tho stand a. solve-
Mrs In few moments not a vestlge OF IL Mas
excitement for awhile was intense, but soon
eaI, ,H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

pesred during the war" Old soidires were in
teryiewed on the ground who expressed
themselves with the. close resembliuce
Of their leader. Mrs. Jackson, when
interviewed by THE Tf5fRs man said:
Il never saw the statue until this
morning. and never saw model at all on ac-
count of en- unfortunate combination OF circuin-
stances his morning | was unable 10 e IL,
except from Immediately under II and when /
Was driving away hence haye been unable to
form an opinion however,. think from com:
General jackson" Mrs Jackson, in converse
ton spoke very highly Of Lees statue IN Rich
moud thinking il q fine work Of art.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22

A TIMES correspondent interviewed several
gentlemen to-day as 10 their opinion OF me
Fdmondson. both intimate friends OF General
jackson during his life. ssy; Il consider mo