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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The ways and means committee pre-
pared . report ordered BY the council
on the salaries Of the city officials for
the coming year. The committee viii
recommend that the salaries OK all
city vflicsais remain the same - they
were fixed last year with no exceptions.
But the committee recommend that
the Office of clerk in the city sreasurer's
office be cut of. II Is worth $500 .
year. The once Of clerk in tho city
clerks Office, tl2 . week, IL also rec
commended 70 be cut of. The oficss
OF cashier In the tax department.. $500
Q year, CLERKS in tar department ~ Is
. day and boy IN the supply store at -
q week were strickcn from the list.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

cosEisnsiously believing that no pub
II bnansn 70 Of such . character - 10
mnks secrecy . necessity for It's con-
Alteration. TEE HksArp has uniformly
Aggregated the holding OF so-oalled Ell
oou>ive sessions BY any and every
n,ord whose cbsfscser IL that Of pub-
IL body. With this Belief controhng
il sc1ion ins HRRArp has attacked
~ psscfics - long continued in vogue
~ the police and nre commission.
ed 10 Doing - discovers that "a has
eseurstsly reflected public sentiment.
The psupss demand 70 know What pro-
c,etipep ere held ~ The poles een-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20
AMERICAN ART AND MUSIC.
The Young People Of Park Church
Entertain.

A delightful occasonwas that Of
an entertainment given last evening
by the Young Peoples society Of
Park congregational church in the
church parlors and lecture room.
The theme of the evening was Ameri.
can music and art. ~ illustrated by
the productions Of eminent artists Of
our land. Examples from the works
Of Church, Br,dgmap, Sargent. WHIST
lev. Abbey and others were presented.
with some appropriate tabIeaux.
The evenings entertainment WAS
euIivened by the Beethoven String
quartet, which favored those present
with many selections. The church
apartments were taetefully arranged
for the accession. A large gathering
Was IN attendance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

RfcHNoSD. Va, May 1.-The demo-
cratic state convention Was held here
today. The Hon. Marshall Hanger
presided. There was considerable feel
ieG Displayed between the Cleveland
and anti-Cieveiand men. The follow
ing deiegates-at-large 10 the Chicago
convention were elected: Senator
w. pansel lHial. s. W. Cosbia 81 Alex
andria tslilsncs, onpledgedl. the Hon.
John 9oode Of Norfolk FClevelasdl ].
and h. r. Gordon OF EappAhanneck
fCleveisnd). TITS IVES the cor promise
reported for the sake Of hsfm0ny.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

One Win Be Organized in the Befean
Chapel Tonight

There will be meeting this evening
in Berean Baptist chapel, corner North
Colt avenue and Third street, to organs
lie . Baptist church society. The
church will organize with nifty men,
bers, thirty-eieht of whom will come
from the Fountain Street Baptist
church and the remainder by letter
from other churches. The Rev. u. NJ.
Canright will be in charge. The sec
ond anniversary Of the mission and the
church recognition will be celebrated
sunday. June 5, at the church on
North Colt avenue. The sermon on
this occasion will be Delivered By the
Rev. DIR. Jack son.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

According 70 IN eastern exchange
80 Of the most important topics for
uuniespsl consideration u that Of let
Ing fresh air into the school rooms at
this season Of the year. II - quite the
0uth that whore . large number OF
chiIdren are gathered in . poorly ven-
tlotsd school room the AIR becomes
psisousd. In thm city great caro- has
bosn exercised in the construction
q buildings TO secure perfect
osuitation and ventilation, but the
IDEAL has NOT bsen attained in every
60. II therefore becomes extremely
inpcrsant that careful attention and
great vigilance be expended TO prevent
sns breeding and spreading of disease
sesulssng from improper sanitary sp-
p1nnces. Fresh cir and plenty Of it
VIII produces . l.veIier, merYier army
u eehool children, filter for study a.
veil - play. The statement that the
essential strain" OF which 90 much Is
noard In the essc of school students is
- ths most part due to physical en-
houssson from impure air is startling
and viii ses many parents 10 thinxiug.
Parents may insist that Improvements
h carried out swiftly ana thoroughly,
not talked over and laid aaide. Chill
drcn ia Grand Rapids schools Will not
-. a.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The Interstate Commission VIII Look
After Furniture Rates.

Frank G. Kretschmer, special agent
for tho Interstate commerce commits
SION, was in the city yesterday to in
vestlgate the cause OF the protest made
some time ago by the millers of this
city in regard to determination in
freight rates. Upon inquiring Mr..
Kretschmer learned that the new basis
OF rates that became operative May o
was satisfactory to those who made the
complaint, 80 ans official investigation
was unnecessary, The agent was in
formed that the furniture men IN this
city have grievance and he called on
Secretary VauAsmus of the board Of
trade, and looked over the CORES
pondence that recently passed between
the Furniture association and the rail-
road officials with reference TO freight
rates. The Grand Rapids rate is con-
siderably higher to eastern points than
from Wisconsin and Minnesota con-
sidering the distance. Mr.. Kretschmcr
will investage the matter and report TO
the commission at Washington.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

Capt. II. L. Flint, the mesmsrist. will
open for . week at Powess on May %.
This 10 Nellie Hesss's fourth week At
Smith's. and abe continues To DO great
favoTiie with the audiences which
nightly assemble there 70 enjoy one OF
the beet speciality bills OF the season.
Matinees are announced for today and
tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20
FIFTH WARD REPUBLICANS.
Preliminary Steps Taken Last Evening to
Organize Club.

Tho republican committee in the
Fifth ward called q meeting to DO held
last evening in Firms hall for the pur-
pose of Organizing republican ward
club. The meeting was not largely at
tended, bnt those present talked over
the situation and finally postponed or
ganizing until next Wednesday even-
ing. Tie ward committee, of which
late paper for membership, making q
thorough canvass of the ward until the
meeting is held. Nothing was done to-
ward effecting an organization last
evening, as 1t was thought the work
could be more satisfactorily done after
the matter had been thoroughly agi-
tated. The republicans OF the Fifth
are determined to make red hot
campaign, and have rented Firms hall
in which 10 hold weekly meetings dur.
ing the summer and fall.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

II ycn have enod china which h - IN
fsfts use, ty iii meam hrixhsen up your
dssins room BE- keeping Il in ~ ruona
Black aud yellow cabinets are very s3ec
tive. with glass doors. and - zen eaGiy
made. White and ys1aow would ~ sscr.
" The ecsorsng 81 he rcc8 n dsltsnoA. - h
prob<biy vin BE IN shs~e dsvx - co1gnisl
r~~fvsl. IN ynauy instances prvo1g ck1ua
= fnere pleasing 90 the ere fhsn pieoares.
usar~s The ssfs&. ~ ~ery es-pd 80 euEo
faily eAerna. And FURNISHES.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

II Holds Delightful Social ss the Resi-
denee Of Dr.. pevofe.

denee Of Dr.. Devofe.
The Union OF Unions gave delight
ful social last evening in the resi-
dence of DIR. Devorc, No. Is Bost-
wick street. The pleasant parIors
of the house were appropriately
arranged for the occasion and
presented, when thronged with the
numerous attendants. = brilliant scene.
4 program OF music, iecitstion and
readings, supplemented by infofmsi
social intercourse. furnished the enter
tainmeut. A very large gathering WAS
present. The program Of the occasion
was ae follows: Piano eoio. MIss r. B.
Shirley; selection. Ariou quartet. vocal
solo, Mrs. A. ~. PhilIips; recitation.
Mira Violet Devorc; piano s7lo. Mas
Betteriy; selection, Arion quartet: re-
citation. Miss Fanny Dunbar; piano
solo. Misa Van Vaikenburc- The mueic
Of the Arion quartet ~as especially en-
joyed. Frederick, the Canal street
music dealer. furnished . magnificent
Fischer piano for the OCCASION.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The Ceremony Was Soismniss1 q 80
Last Evening.


The marriage Of DR.. Louis Barth and
Miss Eiia BArsh was solemnised ~ TO
last evening. The ceremony Vas =
brilliant one. performed in accordance
with the subllIne tenets Of the Hebrew
ritual. Rabbi r. w. Jeaselson Of Tenn.
pie Emanuel ofiiciated. c. w. Chaun-
cey acted ~ best man, and the
Misses Mamie and Josie Barth. counns
OF tho groom. acted 90 bridesmaid
Relatives from Reading and Chicago
were IN attendance. aud . large num-
ber Ut guests from the city we're pres-
emit.
The floral decorations were superb;
roses. liiiss, tulips and lilies OF the
valley being twined and wreathed in
msgnificient profusion. The AFFAIR
was one OF the nlost brilliant in the his-
tory Of Grand Rapids society. The
doctor and his fair bride left on the
Chicago train for IN extsnded trip 70
points Of interests.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

niahonsss. end - supply thai dsnaad
rsportsrs have ben compelled ~ resort
~ extreme. Il not rspsshsaslsts meas
urss, 10 obtain reports or slse have been
suppl,sd with IN illegally vrisasa copy
Of the routine business trsnane&ed. pre-
pared By the secretary. This gentle
man has NOT furnishsd WAT he people
uantsd 70 know, but what ths board
wanted them TO know. TuB HsaAIp
believes that this y wrong and has
boldly declared sgainss The continue
ton Of The practics- rns HsRALD
wants . report Of The proceedings for
the bsnstis Of The taxpAysrs. end viii
have The report unpssjudiced b. the
request or orders Of the hoard. or not
~ ell. In this srusads The only paper
in the city 10 lead its aid y The Morn
ing Prses-all the Others containing
thsmsslves 70 rsmain silsnt and enjoy
the fruit OF opsn sess,ons when they
shall b ordered. In this - in other
municipal refoPms TIE HHAAlp has
bosn irst 70 throw down the gauntlet.
II has been victorious in every battle
and intends to Do in this. Ii 10 uaginR
no war upon the Individual member Of
the board. but upon the senselsss. In
ans aud idiossc stupidity Of an
ancient and obsolste custom. A re-
porter for Tar HEnALp will attend to-
day's session Of the board - . citizen
OF this city. II u 70 b hopsd that he
Will b admitted and asnisesd 70 pre-
pare an unprejudiced report Of the
proceedings.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

WARD McALIsrxR il one Of those alb
normal developments which OCCASION
ally occur even in . free country. His
nauseating manifestation Of grief over
his sons marrying "outside Of his set.
don't you know" is inexpreaibly
painful 20 even read about.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

IT n . difHcult matter just ct present
10 determine whether the board Of po-
lice and fire commissioners exists for
the benefit Of the public. or the public
for the benefit of the board.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

Il 10 quite remarkable that England
should manifest % much anxiety over
ne inquity of protective tariff. II
EnGland u one thing moro than
anoehsr she 10 supremeiy selfish. II
protection 10 % very bad it would be
% moro than natural that England
should wish m plenty Of it. II it
injuEss our shipping. restricts trade
and throttlss enterprise envious Eng
Ind would rejoice TO ses rs with .
olsougsr tariff than At present Then,
10, II free trade were such prize it is
~ reasonable 10 suppose that England
Uould desire 10 share il with az. If
- trade has built up her cities,
pnndod her commerce and ex-
oxteaded her dominions, it would
- just like John Bull TO pro-
~ against IT, adoption in his
uoa prosperous and prstentious rival.
1hs idle tsik about England's friendli-
- 70 America u magni6ed into the
ahDusd when the real animus ID under
O1oed. IL appears that the manufac-
onuezs Of Manchester. Leeds, Bradford
- Birmingham are reluctant 10 make
exhibits ct the Worlds Fair sowing 70
- hard hits which these cities have
onGsrsd from the Mckinley law" II
= also ssprsssnted that they demur
hocAass ct fear that the Americans
viii learn their trade secrets. Here ID
. direct confession that American pro-
oocoiOn injurss British free trade. II ID
plnin and uneqmvocal, unmasking the
reason Why England i - violently out
spoken IN condemnation Of the McKin.
~ I'LL. II hurts thsm- To secure il
vouId b to hurt Ourselves.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

Ir 10 now feared that the entire Mise
issippi valley will become . vast lake
by the constantly increasing rush Of
water. II will brighten 81. Louis up 70
get . thorough was hing.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

Mostsn House.
The May meeting of the Michigan
Passenger AGsnts' association Vas held
at the Merton House yesterday. The
following members we're present:
James Houston OF Pontiac. r. o. a n:
Secretary X. h. Doming Of Detroit.
George &. King ct Detro1s. NJ. c., A.
Patriarche Of saginaw, r. dP. NJ; L. G.
Lace Of Cleveland, l.. 4. d n. g.: w.
b. Dsvis Of Detroit, @. t. Z. G. craig
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

In TEE absence Of base ball club 70
do honor TO the glorious Fourth of
July . movement has been suggested
TO osganiss for . grand old.fsshionsd
celebration Of the day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

OuR American method Of travelling
may not be - convenient and exclu.
sive - the English apartment oar sys-
tenn; but . young girl can enter an
American railway coach without being
haunted By . possibility Of being bru-
tally assaulted and ravished before she
recbes her destination.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The Local Government Bul subjscse1 10
Severe Criticism.

LONDON. May lQ.--In the house OF
commons today Mr.. Baifour formally
moved the second reading OF the lrssi,
local government hill. Nj. Sexton. ma
ticnaIist, Belfast, moved the rejection
of the measure and spoke for Al hour
in opposition to the Irish local evveru-
inent bill. He severely arraigned the
tory administration of Irisb sifaire and
analysed and rldicnled the principal
clauses of the bill.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

Mn. BLAME continues 10 all . very
large place In the calculations Of the
politicians. II be shall make . sign
one way or the other The problem will
be quickly solved.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

TIE number of "MssIahs" sprinsing
up around the oonntsy this year 10
almost ~ great ~ the number Of dark
horses in the presidential catalogue.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

IaNATIus DoNNELLY's publishers have
obtained . heavy judgment against
him. the cost Of issuing his "Great
Cryptogrsm." beng $4,000 in excess of
al receipts. Nothing could moro
plainly demonstrate the utter lack Of
confidence on the part Of the public in
the reliability Of DonnslIy's great
CIPHER.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20
HAS A GOOD NAME
The Effects Of the lnterstate
Law 6alutary
WESTERN ROADS OBSERVE II
Eassern Rsss Pssigha Linss odB cu Rssss.
bat rhsy WIN n nresehs - Tsnk
Dsiscn q shs Law.

Frank q. Kresschner of Washington.
auecia, s~~ut far sha ,,s~r~>.s. coma
49, son's" ''oHs - ke - ~
Morton. he has boen 10 the city loek-
ing after the grievances Of TIE furni-
ts,ra man Sn..k,,~ - ~ -....~x 49,
-. =. ,s. al -, - -.
u'<ns As 90" : euo~ w"es"ez
anything VIA ne done about u or noti
bul ! will lay the mAtser before ths
oommiseion- There n oarta,niv = d,f.
<---...- - h-,--~- -. - -.
-
enorc polau. eno the eiuerenco AZ
favor Of W>eoooan snaPper. eut
whether there y "a unJuet d1scruina-
ton or not nust 10 detesoalned ~ me
iueefoeaee co0tn,ooaon."
IA NE emciency OF the tntereiote
leu incress,nGr esked the naportor.
10 wonderful eKtopt- One
uho knew lts working8 three
yean ago ana then cs'aid watch its
operations nov would ee eston,ehed.
ihroughout the ~ess me lAw " ohcyed
literally. All the great trunk aaes go
ms out OF chscako-tne &, D. u.
the Rock Island. the Nuwsutee 4 81
Paul. the Northwestern, the chicago 4
Aiton-fsvoF the Law and insist that ia
proviaons snail b lived up ~. The
grcat shippsrs Of Chicago - Armour.
fasrnanka ana otners-wsii no longer
accept TeoateA They have been
shakeu up once on account OF IL and
are well satisned with their experience.
TINS - wonderful testimony " the en-
cheney Of the Law. There 10 no city IN
the land thai would be more benefited
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

III. w. PECK Of Peto.key. northern
agent for the Haxletsne q Perkins
Drug company, wac at The New Law
ingston yesterday.
J. GUNNER and wi6 Of Cadillac and
Mrs. F. A. Diggies Ut the same place,
we're ~ the Morton yesterday.
DR.. C. r. Bigelow. one Big Rapids
Oldest citizens. Was guest ~ the Nor
ton yesterday.
A. Patyiarchc Of Saginaw, general
traffic manager Of the r. 4 r. NJ. road,
Is 1t Sweets.
T. w. Hayden. president Of the Beld-
ing Silk company. dined ~ the Morton
yesterday.
George Parker OF Lowell. . promi-
nent stock breeder, 10 1T the New Liv-
inaston.
The new thing will he laid The Office
Of Sweets Hotel today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

HuL and Cleveland split even in
Virginia. The split in Chicago will b
90 even that David will fail On the
under side unnotiesd.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The vays and means commitess have
neither increased nor dscssassd the
salaries of The city oiicsals and were
coutsnt 70 cut few cisFkships.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The annual spring lis concerning .
shower Of frogs legs has made its APP
pearance, and halls from Missouri this
soaeon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The esum I'll a nUnp~. snreoN4 -
nfn;etuze form. - 49, cFDnDest ~ IL
bufFet. ehick e3~ss fDnh6suan1e nou1nn
eest - - fous -Dpconsn~ 80 Esr-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The Queen Disgraces the Brute Who A.
sauited Young Girl
DuBLix. May l9.-The Hon. Emelius
Neville Eugent, convicted Of assault
on Misc Marion Price on . railway
train. and undergoing SIX months i'm
prisonment at hard labor for the Of
fence, has bcen dismissed BY order Of
majesty from the ONCE OF deputy iieu-
tenant for the county of weetmeatb.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

BLAND wss again reminded by the
house yesterday that We democrats do
not intend to trins with he siIvss buzz
nv.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

COLONEL ALp1IcH Of The Democrat
seems to he pursued BY bad luck in the
matter of accidents. twas only few
months since that he took an involun-
tary plunge into baptismal font, and
Wednesday night ne took ''header"
against IN unknown pedestrian, badly
shaking up his antony. His friends
will be pleased 70 know that his injuries
are not serious.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20
YESTERDAYS BASE BALL
The Rain luteriefed with Many Of the
League Games.


League Games.
LOUISVILLE, May 19.-it was more
luck than anything eisc that won the
game for the Colonies today. winch
loca. enthusiasts attribute TO The re-
lease of the Cube Jonah. Peter Brown
ing. Score:
K fss's IS sssi5si fS,s
lxprArArorss, May 1a.--Iodisnapo-
lis-omaha game postponed--rasn.
Pnu.ApELrHIA. May ls.--Phslsdel-
phia-Wssbington game postponed
rain.
P1rrsrrre. May 1p.--PiitshurK solved
chaoherisih's delivery ~ the ninth m
ming of fpday's game. and hated o1t
three earned rune and won the game.
s.ss ;ss:.s.s...s:sss::: Eli
BsocKIrs. Mag ls.--Tne Bossons did
not play IN championship form to-day.
and tbe Brooklyns m consequence
ecored IN easy victory. Eight inninu
called account rain.
e es:;ss ,,''s'...-.:s ssssfsi-sss
xsw Yosx. May Is.-Ths Sev
Yorks and the Beipmores played in .
6rixzi M rain today. and the former
showed themselves 10 ~ she tsess RAINY
weather pisyers. Eight inninEs; called
account rain.
Es::,s;,rr:s,,:s-sssIssstisl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

crsropIAx BREssxa viii b boss Of
the hail hereafter.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

O. sh< - funsus 0v1Awa surm "A
uansncb1~1>n sssnds . - 80 whtrk
- $1,000 - - - 0Upunur $500
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

Qua evening contemporary. the
Leader, 10 distressed because = Detroit
pearl button factory employs . large
number Of operatives, and has
adopted . system under which higher
wages may be earned. II 10 painful TO
the democrats 70 b comDslled to ad-
NIT that there are such things ~ pearl
button factories and tin plato mills in
operation anyway.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

oxn OF the readers Of Tn HERALD
suRgests that much annoyance TO the
patrons Of the street cara would Be
avoided If women would promptly
board the same when stopped for their
convenience instead Of taking time to
kiD their friends goodbye and closing
up in hurried exclamation what may
have been . pleasant chat. There's lots
Of ways the women could contribute to
our happiness in the thsater, street
and car. but, bless their dear hearts.
they Won't do them, and that settles it.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-20

The women's club Of Chicago 10
raising funds to erect elegant dormito-
rice for the female students ct the Chi
cago unworthy. The attention of the
women's club 10 respectfully called to
the manner Of living in vogue with
the 'co-eds' ct the University Of Michi-
gan. II has proved an unqualified suc-
cess and vastly superior in every way
to the dormitory system, which 10 .
curse to any educational institution.