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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
STATES EVIDENCE.

The mlschlcvousEcss and unreliabllity
OF the testimony Of the criminal who
"turns States evidence" were forcibly
illustrated in the discharge of William
Washington by Judge Burlingame yes
terday. The case also demonstrated
the unreasonable value OF a good
reputation. Washington was convicted
by jury of burglary upon the testi-
mouy OF an alleged accomplish. He
was sentenced TO nine years at hard
labor IN Jackson prison. The only
testimony showing his completely in the
crime came from his treacherous
friend. After his commitment TO prison
il was discovered that the testimony
upon which he was convicted was false
Judge Burllngame promptly ordered q
new trial when this fact came to
his judicial notice, and after
satisfying himself that no case
could be sustained against the
convict, ordered MS discharge, alb
solute, from custody. The danger that
an innocent man may suffer through
the perjured testimony of n cIinging
bypocritc is always great, but the fact
that Washington was an ex-convict In
creased the danger ten-fold IN this case,
and his conviction is wholly due to TIE
pernicious system which offers pre-
,.,-,,,,. Co. su,nya,~a IN .urvp,ap
Judge Burliugame's honest aud IN.
prejudiced disposal Of the case is sufi.
cient incentive for any man TO ask TO be
tried by the court instead of jury
especially when he Is innocent. State:
evidence of the character used in this
case is infinitely more subverting and
dangerous than the downright, able
bodied lying Of the accused.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
SON z ADVICE.

The bill 70 authorize the appointment
Oh i've stenographers for the Supreme
court justices is doubtless mentorlous
Dill. Ii will enable the court to keep
up with u work and 10 do il well, bat
The constitutional objections TO il. as
set forth IN the editorial columns of the
iELEGRAN-uERALD. are insupera BILE.
The mode Of appointment and the oath
OF once required are plain violations of
The constitution. And We protest
against the passage of the bill, simply
because II Is expected that the Supreme
court VIII not set the act aside on ac-
count OF its being passed for their bene-
nt- That Is tempting of the court TO
dishonesty and the Legislature has no
moral right TO pass laws of tina, kind.
In case stenographer should violate
The oath OF Office prescribed, which is
plainly unconstitutional and cannot be
legally improved, he could,not be con-
victed OF perjury. And the Supreme
cours, IN the appeal of criminal pros
scution Of stenographer for violation
OF that oath, would not dare to hold it
valid. IL is no legal offense to violate
an oath Illegally imposed. If the
"Squawbuck" Legislature deliberately
passes such an act, il will fall into u
disgrace beyond anything ever im-
aglned of the "Eawbucks." The last
Legislature never hit the constitution
more than once IN any one act, but then
the "squawhucSs" give il two direct
| blows in one bill. There is no necessity
for any trouble, if the Legislature will
use little more skill in meeting the
difficulties. It's not for the TELEGRAM.
HERALD to suggest legislation for this
reform" aggregation. that set out
with great flourish of brazen trumpets
to do everything right, but there seems
to be "a great door and eifectual"
opened for escape from the trouble. A
substitute for the bill can be prepared.
placing the appointing power in the
hands Of the Governor. He can ap-
point and commission the man whom
the justices select. Let the bill pre-
scribe 1t as one of the duties
Of the stenographer, to keep IN
violably secret whatever he learns of
the consultations, deliberations, conclu-
sions andldecislons of the Court. Then
the simple constitutional oatn Of Office
will he all that is necessary. Every
thing desirable can be accomplished
without any damage to our antique
Democratic constitution. The TELE-
GRAM-HERALp doesn't charge anything
| for this advice, but doesn't want to
hear any more Democratic criticism Of
the "hawbuck" Legislature.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
EDITORIAL EXCERPTS.

The women have commenced voting
in Kansas on quite large scale. No in
vestlgation has yet been made, but it
would not be surprising if as rule the
single ones voted Yes, while the married
voted No.-EX.
The tardy and scattering returns re-
ceived during the last twenty-four
hours increase the footings of the vote
for the Republican ticket in the State,
and do not add anything to the De mo-
cratic score.-Democrat.
Barnum may not have been n severe
ly orthodox and professedly religious
man, but more children will mourn his
loss and respect his memory than would
grieve If q dozen bishops were trans
lated. Times.
Gov Winans attributes the defeat Of
the Democrats TO the nomination of
Judge Champln instead of Judge New
ton. The governor does not look close
enough to home for the present trouble
of the Democrats OF Micnigan.-Press.
The case of the People VS.. the Squaw-
buck Legislature was tried on Monday.
A verdit was rendered in favor of the
people and Judgment entered that the
party III tiit iliaJOi.by III ohlu LSHisit-
lure is unworthy of being entrusted
with power.-Allegan Journal.
There was a panic in Milwaukee the
other day caused 10y newspapers an
nouncement that 1.-the price of beer
would be advanced" The paper had
to get out an extra announcing that il
should read beef" not "5eer," and
the thirsty Milwaukeans drew long
sigh of relief.-Eagle.
A mans country is his dooryard. II
he has plenty of room. Is lonesome. and
would like n few good neghbors he will
extend an invitation to those of the
right kind to come and thrive upon the
vacant territory. But when 1t comes
TO point that three have TO sleep in a
bed that has only room for two, and
the new conner is all over sores and
lousy, the resident will demur. That
is about how we stand toward the dago
ard his like.-Workman.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
PROTECTION OF GAME.

Now this is something like justice. 1t
has been quite the "caper" TO howl
about the undue influences brought 70
bear upon the innocent voters by can az
dates Cunning for their votes. But no
statesman has before arisen to the real
emergency and suggested any protec-
ton 10 the poor Candidate from i'm
Fortunate solicitations. The Pennsyl-
vania senate Las passed bill, whose
introduction was generally regarded as
joke. 1t provides punishment for
soliciting candidates for Office to buy
tieXets or any other valuable thing, or
subscribe for charitable objects or
organizations. This kind of business is
defined corrupt solicitation. Like all
great reforms the proposition was great.
ly rldiculed and much alleged wit was
launched at the bill. Senator Nc.
Creary suggested that this farce had
been carried on long enough, and hoped
that the Senate would not invite criti-
$500 90 80 AtCso ~ IL
further encouragement. Senator Rob-
irson, who introduced the bill at the
request OF n friend, said he was not
afraid TO vote for it. The practice of
soliciting candidates for Office during
campaigns was nothing less than black
mail and should be stopped. Senator
Bates excited the Senate TO merriment
by asking the Senator from Delaware,
who holds two odices, whether he ex-
pected TO deriIe any pecuniary benefit
from this oil in his next campaign.
The necessary twenty-six votes TO pass
the bG were secured after long wait
The protection of game has long at.
.racted the attention of legislatures
but why this particular kind of game
has been overlooked is mystery. when
ambitious legislators have been looking
the field over for new subjects. Pass
this bill however, and candidates will
not DC every mans game as heretofore,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

be done IN tbs direction. Not two, bat
four months. IA al probability, vii De
irtteEed away before ground II broken;
and then the fall rams Will aAye act "a.
There Is 10 excuse for such idle daily
lng with . subject 80 important. The
council and board should make haste
70 agree upon some kind OF material.
Ii discussion were advisable then it
should nave been had in the months
gone by. Now is the time for decisive,
action. Opinions are as diverse as the
points of the compass IS to the best
kind OF material TO be used
The same condition Is met
with in all the affairs of business
and trade. This is no excuse for pro-
craStinstlon. Somebody, or some
bodies, must decide whether Monroe
Sc. shall be paved with brick, stone,
wood or cement, or whether il shall re-
main as Il IS Petitions and remon-
sEEances should have . respectful hear
ing and wise courses be taken there
from. but there should be limit, a
stopping place, somewhere. The time
To repair and repaye streets Is not IN
the fall. when the slush and mud
renders the earth yielding and unstable.
The time to do this business IS now or
~ other words. p. d. q.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

Realizing the uselessness OF the I'M
reachment plan, the Democrats are
medtstiug a more effective move
against the Board Of Control of the
State Public School. They think Of
taking Representative Whites bll 10
consolidate the three asylum boards
and substitute for it a bill 20 consolidate
the three boards OF the state Public
school at Coidwster. the Industrial
Home for Girls at Adrian, and the Re-
form School at Lansing. Then they
will declare vacancies and Governor
winsns viii appoint an entire new
board. THIS scheme IL much more at
tractive thar the other, for it opens NJ
10 the fsnaished Democracy more pap
dfSpeusatSon. The incongruity OF coup
Ing together. under one management,
Of charitable Institution With two
penal institutions does not deter the
Democracy from such scheme.
Everything goes that brings IN gam 10
party. The substitution Of such a
scheme for the oil consolidating the
asylum boards would be Of doubtful
constituiiouality, however, As i would
ne very Ike iatredacing new ssii after
tAe 6fsy-asy limit But no one has yet
seen The present Legislature deferred
from any PARTY scheme BY that Old
document called the Constitution. Such
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

substitution migat have worked under
tns doctrine laid down By Judge Morse
IN the Marine City case, but that deci
son Was so rank that tie Supreme
Court tied q stEing-nay, eahle-to II
and hauled It Il. oy tae Saginaw case.
The Court may not sanction the eva
sion OF the constitution by ths "squsw-
bgexs."
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

BY a Misunderstanding the TEIs-
eR.w-HERsLD reported Senator Flies
hiem's insurance ball ss having passed
the senate Friday. Senator Dorsn calls
attention to the fact that 1t only passed
the committee of the whole. This is
the bill which requires the placing Of
all Insurance with agents IN the State,
and prohibits rebates or discounts. The
bill has heen laid over until this week,
10 give Grand Rapids parties an oppor-
tunity TO protest against the bill, If
they desire 20 DO 80.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
Stanley's Profits.

Henry NJ. SANKEY'S lecture tour is
over, ar,i the explorer sresting quietly
IN the Plaza Hotel. New York, where
he will remain until the 18th inst.
when he sails for England. Major Pond
his manager, is highly pleased over the
successful outcome of SANKEY'S tour.
and in conversation with reporter he
stated that the average gross receipts
of Ito lectures was $3.50. OF this sum
Mr.. Stanley received $1,000 for each APP
pearance upon the rostrum. Thus il
would seem that both manager and
star were we'll paid FOX three months
work.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

and disappeared one by one. unIl had been
fully cured had the disease thirteen mouths
before ! began taking the REMEDiFI- and "a
four or Ave weeks was entirely cured. Ny dis
ease WAS eczema aud psoriasis. | know of =
x eat many who have taken the RyMEpIEs, aad
thank me for the knowledge OF them cspec
Tally mo. hers who have babies with sea y erup-
tons on the r heads and bodies. / can not
express my thanks to y.u. My body was Gov
cred with scales, and WAS 81 awful spectacle
to behold. Now my skin is as clear as taby's.
GEO. COTEY. Merrill. Wis.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
Tho EamorS CnmnOScrs

OF our own and ca rlier periods are well
imaged in tire Florentne Art Statuary
exhibited in the windows of julius A.
J. Frederick, the music dealer on
Canal.st. Surrounded 10y string instru-
ments of oil kinds arc various pieces of
statuary. The figures and busts are
strikingly hfe-like IN expression and
attitude, and afford rare study for
artistic taste.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

night the scales being formed
meanwhile were scra cnet on
again. In vain did ! consult
all the doctors ia the country
hut without aid. After giving
up all hopes OF recovery. 1
happened 10 see an advertise
ment IN the newspaper about
your CUrIcURA REMEDIES. and
purchased them from mydrEg-
gist. ana obtained almost i'm
mediate relief. | began 10
notice that the scaly erup-
fans Gradual y dronped an
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

BARSux disposed OF his millions with
The same shrewdness that characterized
the management OF his exhibition en-
terprises. After generously distrlbut-
ing his money amongst his family and
TO several public institutions, he guard
edly directs that any contestant be cut
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

THE merchants of Sagus, Trinidad
and other Cuban towns have agreed to
receive the Mexican silver dollar for 30
cents only. There IS risky gap be-
tween Us face value and It's bullion
vafue
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

The winter i past and spring i nj
and. No definite action has been
AIKEN sv council or Beard Of Pubic
Works to pave the streets Of this city.
with The utmost dispatch two months
vii elapse before anyta.ns positive can
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
TUBER CONSUMPTION.
Thieves Steal Potatoes From 8seer
SIesens aaa VANISH.

Robert Stevens. living out on Ezst
Fulton-st., about one-half mile east OF
the city limits, reported to the sher2a
yesterday morning the loss Of twenty
bushels OF potatoes. They were buried
IN pits, and were stolen the night pre-
sious- Deputy Leonard Went oat Ia
investigate the matter, bat did not find
evidence enough 10 make an arrest
The thieves tracks could he seen
around the pit that contained the pota-
toes, and could lie traced 10 the road
where horse and buggy had heen
hitched. All further trace Mas lost,
aud the tGbers. too.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

A CORRESPONDENT asks the Elgin
News: What 10 q business man?' and
that paper says: ave do not know, I'M
less il is q man that knows his business,
and attends TO IT, May their tribe IN
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

We hear . great deal SAID about tie
beneficial effect upon invalids of the
climate of Colorado and other western
localities. but when \ man changes his
place Of residence In the hope OF I'LL
proving MS health without first trying
DR.. Pleree's Golden Medical Discovery
he makes q great mistake. In nine
cases out OF ten he might save
his time and money. Tins great
remedy owes its power over all alice
tons OF the throat and lungs. bronchi-
tls. asthma. catarrh. and even con-
SUMPTION. winch is lung scrofula, 10
the simple fact that il purlties aud en-
riches the blood and invigorates the
debi!itated system. i, Is guaranteed 10
cure III all cases OF diseases for which II
is recommended. or money PAID Tor II
Will be refunded.
Lily White Flour
Is made from the choicest wheat.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

The Democrats carried Denver-but
whether the 1913, who are locked up for
fraudulent voting, think they have got
good returns on their investment IS a
1na.ttnn
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

1uo.o szs suits of Shattuck x Trow.
BRIDGES are leaders. and it will pay you
to call at "a Monroe and examine their
line of sultings.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

THE London Standard estimates the
deficiency Of the Russian and French
wheat crops alone this year to he l6o,-
oo0, 900 bushels. The present outlook
for wheat in the United States, how
ever. is encouraging and the farmers
are very likely to be SIN IL this
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

"RxrUcLrcAS banquets are under the
shadow Of some untoward fate" says
the Toledo Bee. But the recent feast
in Michigan seems TO be sunshinlng
en0uoh
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

JAMES Scorr, editor Of the Chicago
Herald, has been nominated 10 be pres
ident of the local Worlds FAIR Commls-
son. IL is good selection.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
MORTAR.SPO7TED Skin
Covered with Scales. Awful Spectacle
Cured ia Tive Weeks by the
luttcura Remedies.

Abcu. the LIST of April last 7 noticed some
red piiIp es like coming out 81 over ny body
but thong. nothing OF II liii some tine later
on. when IL began 10 look like spots Of mortar
spotted on, and which came of In laye ac-
eompani-a with itching. l would scratch
e,ery night until | was raw then the next
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

vfsoRors preparations for building
torres, residences and tenements, now
sinder way. indicate a prosperous sea-
son for Grand Rapids. The drift to-
ward BODYBUILDING among the middle
glasses IL a hopeful sign Of stability,
confidence and contentment. Grand
Rapids stands at the portals of greatly
increased wealth and an enlarged pop
NATION.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

WHEN the present Democratic state
administration moves out IN 1898, fuzi-
cation OF the capitol will Do IN order.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

TIE quarreling Dickinson sisters AZ
ford more or less refreshing relief from
sns Italian buster and braggadceia.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
Cuticura ReSOlYent

The new Blood and Skin Purifer and greatest
OF Humor Remedies. internally ITO cleanse the
blood OF all impurities. ana thus remove the
cause, and CUricUR,. the great skin Cure. and
CUr,cuRA SOAP an exquisite Skin BeautiAcr
externally Ito clear the skin and scalp and re-
store the hair. cure every species OF avoniZing.
itching. btrling. scaly. and p-mply diseases OF
the skin, scalp. and blood.
Sold everywhere. Price. CUrIcuRA. Soc; soar.
Csc. REsoLvEST. SLIGO. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston.
an-Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases"
c. pages 20 illustrations. and 100 testimonials.
pIMPLES. black heads. red, rough. chapped.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

An Eastern paper Is booming the
"greas objector," Holman OF Indiana,
for the speakership of the next House.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

ASorHER adjournment over Saturday
and Monday does not advance the final
adjournment Of the Legislature IN the
least.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

See the sdshoard offered hy Berkey
Z Cav Furniture Co. for SO.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

An exchange says that democrats
die hard in Chicago" They don't die
st all in the Michigan Senate.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
A Max named Hamman fell into a

A NAN named Hannah Tell INTO
vat OF boiling beer 1T Milwaukee, Fri
day, and he was cooked to the bone
before discovered. IL is not likely that
the demand for beer Will be checked By
this incident, for soup is devoured as
greedily as though never man was
s.tr, IL ,,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

We want 900 new customers. Come
everybody and make IT lively for us
Paul Eifert, Al South Divlsion-st.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

South Division-st., second hand store
! is run by Arnold.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

Pozzoni's Complexion Powder pro
dness a soft aud beautiful skin. 1t com
bines every element OF beauty and pur.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
Jim Travis sells everything.

The finest line of corsets in the city
you will find ut L. J. Nichols.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

TVS TKrssRsx- HER4Io has several
tines called attention 70 the fact tsst. (
the people want to fnd the taxes that
burden them. they nlust look near
home. IL ia not the State, nor the
county that makes them grosn, but the
r;tv. The village. the school district and
fhe TAXATION for public improvements.
A recent census bulletin confirms this
view. The net Indebtedness Of the va
sous states in 1890 was sfsa .Sss. 40; of
ne counties. Sis. .sS5; but Of the
nun,cipsiisies, sis5 .s7s 80. This shows
ven where the burden Of TAXATION falls.
4. further demonstration. Grand
ssrsds tsyssior might BE compared
ssfh the state taxation.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

"HIsroRv repeats itseIf-snd so does
Democratic humbuggary. The Toledo
Blade says of the Ohio Legislature:
seThe Legislature appears TO be fritter-
ing away much valuable time, thinking
more of politics aud benefits 20 the
Democratic party. making campaign
documents for next fall or manipulat-
ing Jobs aud scheming Of lobbyists.
rather than attending to the public
business" How much like Michigan.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

Brook Trout At Destenthslers.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

Hollenden Bouquet Cigars at Hsrs's
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

THs beautiful allegory Poetry of
war" arranged by Col. NJ A. Aldrich,
presents the latest revolving features of
The war Of the rebellion in such q man
per As 10 revive the sunny scenes and
incidents of the conflict without de-
tracing from the lessons taught by the
awful carnage and clash of arms 1t IS
"a its name implies. romantic picture
of both the dark and light side OF the
civil war. The Press Club and 81. Cece-
Iis Society. aided by local militia will
give the work of Col. Aldrich an elabor-
ate production in the near future.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12
sThe Truth -

Special sale of black dress goods this
week 1T T. j. Nichols.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

See the rev dress goods at Kiddsri
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-12

Lilly White Flour
Is made from the choicest wheat.