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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
CITY PRESS COMMENT.

Judge Adsit, IN the circuit court yes
terdsy, granted divorces 10 Two I'M
happy wives. and in addition to the
usual decree. made orders prohibiting
the recresnt husbands marrying again
until two years elapse. In both cases
the divorces were granted on grounds
OF desertion. and in both il appeared
that after living with their wives for q
few months, or until the novelty wore
of the husbands decamped. The order
Of the court will save other uafortu-
nate women from sharing the fate of
the two unhappy wives for at least two
years.-Leader.
Henry George and Tom johnson
favor Cievelsnd's nomination and say
4 would mean free trade. As long ne
the country needs 500. 600, 900 . year
for government expenditures free
trade u ont of the Question. An issue
~ radical would sareiy ne voted down.
Press.
There appear 70 Ne no ssgns of an
agreement oD the river and harbor
ball With the excepnen Of . fee
really in1portsnt matters IA the bill. the
measure might BE EFF N sAis Way ~ssh
no detr1ment 10 public Ipteresss.--
psmecraA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

Bulletin No. 1913 has been issued. II
Is The ninth of the series devoted to IT.
Yigation in the arid and subhunid
states and territories. IL relates 10 ar
tesisn wells on farms especially As used
for irrgatloa. Tho total number OF
srsssian wells on farms in June, 1890.
IN the states and territories forming
she western half Of tho United sIstes,
Was s.osT. representing an estimated
aggregate investment Of 81 .sSs, 46I .26
Complete statistics concerning the
depth, cost, discharge. and other fes-
lures Of s.97l OF such wells, fairly dis
trbated through the various states
and counties from which they are re-
ported. have been obtained from the
owners. aud from the averages derived
from such statistics the number Of
nrsesixn wells used for the purposs of
irrigation IS computed as $3.50, the
average depth per we'll 2lo.il feet. the
average cost per well s24S.5s, the total
d,~rhsrxs Of water per minute 49,
nail gallons. or 5f.i3 gallons per well
PER minute. the average area irrigated
Pr well i3.sl acres. and the average
coet of water per acre irrigated $3.50.
Over one.hsif Of these wells are IN the
State OF California, where ss.S7s acres
OF agricultural land were irrigated by
nrsesisn water. Utah stands second IN
the number % arsesisa wells used Tor
Irrigation purposes and Colorado in the
area Of lsnd thus irrigated. followed.
~ a long distance. ~ Texas aud other
STATES. AZ see forth in the oalIstln.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
DR.. BAUM'S LECTURE
He Delivers a Brilliant Discourse On ID
Reformation.

He Delivers a Brilliant Discourse On the
Reformation.
The Rev. DIR. Baum delivered the
last VI his series of lectures on biblical
history at the Ladies Literary club
house last evening. the subject being
the Reformation" For the first time
since his stay here tho lights were IA
working order and the stereopncon
views were unusually brilliant.
DIR. Baum handled ms subject The
Reformation. IN a masisrly manner.
His style 10 graceful and ms presenta-
ton OF historical truth is picturesque
In the extreme. He combines the
wonderful appreciation OF the salient
points OF y subject which cEaracteriLes
Macauiey, together with the viyidness
or Fronde. He passes over the in
signiiicent point in history, but
brings out with marked origin
ahiy and clearness .he incidents
which, though seemingly Of little
.roment were really the primary causes
which gave rise To the great moral up
heaval known as the Reformation. He
describes with equal perspicuity the
romantic and thrilling events of the
Norman conquest and the more OBJ
struse political and ecclesiastical con-
fiicts that resulted in the decline Of the
papal power and the foundation OF
constitutional liberty. He paid gen.
erous tribute to Luther. Wickliffe and
the martyrs of the Reformation. After
. brief resume of the relgns OF
Henry VII. Mary and Elizabeth DR..
Baum gave a satisfactory summing up
81 A. -. II -. 81
established and sanctified by the long
baptism of blood and fire. DR.. Baum
proved himself to he q scholarly and
liberal thinker and capable Of present
ing his ideas in forclble and brilliant
lanruape.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

Uniess ths unexpected anal happen,
Grover Cleveland will be the next dem
oerstic candidate for the presidency
cad for defeat. His canvass for renon-
inasion has been conducted with the
utmost skill. and today be mas mar
shslled in Chicago an army OF eath-s-
isssic supporters, TIE like OF which
never before gathered at q national
meeting of the democratic party. His
forces present an impregnable front
and ara held IN perfect alignment by
such astute political generals as Villas,
Baysrd, Fairchild and Dickinson, All
Of whom are inspired with gratitude
% their chief tor honors conferred
and with anticipation OF honors
yes 10 come. With such an organlza-
too, the very foundations OF which are
esmented IN the hopes OF persoasl ag-
ersndlzement, the dsorganized cabal
under the uncertain leadership OF dis
trusted political schemers can make 1T
Gle hesdway. Its attempts 10 prejudice
and Inflsms the public mini by viru-
lent aminadversions against the chief
figure before the convention fall to the
Eround. HIS position Is invincibly
xamitied and neither logo nor ranting
can move IL one lot or title. He IS
ths embodiment OF democratic tradi-
ton and the most illustrious type of its
free trade advocates. HIS admlnIstra-
ton Was too conservative To test ms
Amercanism and he passed out OF
cfiice without having distinguished or
disgraced himself. lie gave clean
execution TO his duties and retired as
he went IN. q man without distinct and
distinguishing traits OF character. He
- despised by the practical politicians
and perhaps this IS the strongest rea-
oon why ne should be nominated.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
City Hall Notes.

The educational exhibited at the city
hall was we'll attended yesterday and
great interests was manifested in the
work. The work in penmanship OF the
premary grades is remarkably good.
1t Is in no way speciman work, but 1t 10
taken from the regular daily exercises.
The work of the Central avenue and
Jefferson street schools received very
favorable comment.
Eight hundred and sixty.five per.
sons attended the exhibits At the
city hall Monday. Yesterday the
number was about $50. The exhibit
closed last night.
Lawyers say that druggists may
legally sell beer in bottles if for medicl-
nal purposes. The question is one that
is interesting druggists greatly of late.
City Attorney Taylor spent yesterday
in the country.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
For A NEW PARK
Alderman Teachout Proposes
a Plan
FOR A SiGHTLY ESPLAkADE
From Which 20 View the City, River and
Vailsy--Clinton Street
the Size.

Alderman Tsaehout Is receiving ac-
tive encouragement from aldermen
and property owners IN his plan for
establishing . public park around the
Hydraulic company's stand pipe On
Clinton street He proposes that the
city buy five lots NJ the head of Clinton
street, which shall form the beginnings
of . park. The ground % rolling IN
character, and from u one obtains .
magnificent view in which miles Of
farm and wooded land, factories and
the city beneath are blended into
. beautiful picture. Visitors are
always taken TO this point to get the
best view of the city and valley.
Aside from the small expense OF
grading and setting out trees, the city
would not be obliged to spend any
money TO obtain this great scqulsi ton
TO its natural beauties. Residents IN
the northern part OF the city are
anxious to have some prompt action IN
the matter.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
Late CITY Items.

Messrs d. NJ. Taft and White, of the
Vendome. accompanied by their wives
and Miss Allie Taft, left yesterday for
o weeks trip down the river IN Mr..
Whites steam launch.
Miss White of Detroit. Miss Allen of
Jamestown. Miss Noble of Seattle
Wash. and Miss Cummings of Toledo
are visiting Miss Louise Barnhart.
Ben Robinson. Tom Brsdfield and
Harry Worden returned last night from
the university.
The Rev. DR.. Braun and bis assistant
Prof. G. VI. Brown, left last night for
Chicago.
l.. c. Stow and family have gone to
Macatawa Park for their summer resi-.
cence-
p. II. Covel and family have gone Il
Ottawa Beach for the summer.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
Why Ne PReFER PlAaREe.

A subscriber aud . stAunch repuhh-
can fronl the norther1 part ~ kmniet
eounty writes:
"You say tnst in your oplnlon s ma
ior.ty OF Emmet county republicans
are n favor Of Mayor Fingree a. against
Mr.. Rich. You may be right. bat
few OF us around here were Rich men
two years ago, were sorry he Was moi
nom mated, aud If We change our opln-
ION want q good reason for IL. Will
you please not write long editorial IN
reply 10 this, bat state your reasons for
supporting Mr.. plngrse briefly. We
would like 30 see EN- billed down.
La answer We say:
lst. Plngree 10 q veteran soldier. serv-
ing from 1862 10 1865. lie wss in An
Jacksonville prison pen starving. while
Mr.. Rich Was raising wheat up north
~ 81 = basnel.
"a. Mr.. Pipgree 10 the only man yet
found in Detroit brave enough and
strong enough TO lay me hand upon the
tax-evading nrillionsires of Detroit. and
bring To naught the schemes of power
fui corporations which sought 20 tstten
on the taxpayers of that city. Conse-
Quently come Of the mlilonaires and
corporate Interests Of Detroit tight him.
On the other hand, Mr.. Rich wss state
railway commissioner and 10 nov
backed for the nomination by the solid
railway interests OF this state.
Sd. Mr.. Rich IL not the farmers can
didate TINS year. He 10 the candidate
of the KID -gloved element of Detroit,
and of the federal Office holders ana
professional politicians who want TO
"stand in" with the distributor OF
federal patronage, Senator Mcmillan.
On the other hand. Mr. Pingree's can.
didacy represents the rank and file OF
Detroit republlcans-the workmen. the
German citizens, independent republi-
cans all over the state. and of tie great
ma iorlty OF the old soldiers of whom
there are 40. 1000 yet able 70 cast bal.
| lot.
4th. Republican voters not over Sc
years of age have heard OF Mr.. Rich a.
n candidate for some Office ever since
childhood. Pingree's name 10 fresh,
and ne will be a stronger candidate
with the young men than Mr.. Rich on
| this account.
9Th. Mr.. Rich represents that ele.
ment of the republican party which
was dominant twenty years ago, And
in no sense represents that young ele.
ment which Is coming TO the front, and
wish for leading strings no longer. On
the other hand, Mr.. Pingree. as new IN
| politics, far more fully represents the
young republicans Of the state, and
| will rouse more enthusiasm than Mr..
Rich poss BIZ can.
| 9th. Mr.. R.ch is first vf all 10 built
for q politician. Mr.. Pingree 10 frat
| Of all built for an executive. The
record he has made as mayor of DE
trolt proves hum possessed OF just thai
unfiinching moral courage, devotion "a
duty, and disregard for money and
corporate power when antagonized 70
the public welfare, which viii make
| him an ideal executive for the state.
These are not all, but some of Out
reasons for preferrlng Mr.. Pingree a
candidate for governor next fall.-Pe
toskey Record. Nav o.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
WILL VOTE As UNITS.

Unless the customs Of the party shall
- cot aside every state instructed to
cast its vote - unit for Grover Cleve-
land will do 90 in the Chicago couven-
ton today. The rule has stood in
violate for years, although several de-
tsrmined attempts have been made TO
break IL and in each instance Tammany
has been tho aggressor. IL 10 an nm
written law Of the party and has been
honored and obeyed ~ such with re-
markable fidelity. In 1875 the oppo-
ntion TO Tilden consolidated and
'ynoved in national convention to
break the unit rule, but that
body declared in favor of the
Buie holding that the state had
she right 10 adopt its own policy. John
Kelly ct the head OF his braves again
assaulted the rule in 1884, and made .
vigorous and determined onslaught
upon IL, bat the convention on an over
whelming vote repulssd the attack,
and is wssvindicated as the ukase Of the
state and must be obeyed. The rule
will not be relaxed IN the present con-
vention. for Il is regarded as the bul-
wsrk Of democratic success. The re-
ports that individual delegates from
instructed states will bolt Cleveland are
purely imaginary. The states so IN
ssructsd viii vote as q unit 20 long "a
they vote Under this rule Pennsylvania
viii vote solidly for Cleveland noswith--
standing the report that six Of the del
egates are for Hill. II IS the voice OF
the state and not Of individuals that
counts 81 democratic conventions.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
Pennsylvania Officials.

A party consisting of James McCrae,
olphans t00o Of pitt.bu ns''u sDd ?. s.
ORourke of Fort Wayne arrived at the
Morton last night. Mr.. McCrae is first
vice president of the Pennsylvania CON-
pany; Mr.. Brooks, second vice presi-
dent; Mr.. Davidson, fourth vice presi-
dent, and Mr.. Oliphaut official steno-
grapher. Mr.. O'Rourke is superinten-
dent OF the southern division of the G..
X. 81 /.
"There is no special significance to
our trip" said Mr.. Davidson last night.
1--WE are merely looking over the road.
We have inspected the southern divi-
SION and find IL IN excellent condition"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

The Hon. James NJ. Turner of Laus-
ing, was guest NJ the Morton yester-
day. He was accompanied by G. j.
Davis. 1--WE are here comforting with
General Manager Heald of the D., L. &
NJ" said MIR. Turner. "We want few
railroad privileges, and 90 came up
after them. Politics? Yes, lots of 'em.
Lansing was swarming with politics
when l left. The capital was sur
rounded with democrats yelling for
Cleveland. Thew wero all hot under
the collar when anybody else Was men,
toned. You can't discount the en-
thusiasm Of Lansing democrat. be-
lieve Jim ODonaell has been men,
toned for governor. That makes q
very pretty three-cornered fight, and
they are all good men.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
TWICE LED TO VICTORY.

The opening boom on the north eide
for Mayor Pingree last week will prob
ably be repeated many times before the
convention meets. Wayne county re-
publicans appreciate that Mr.. Pingree
has twice led them to victory. and that
he will poll more votes for governor in
this county than any other republican.
For this reason they are disposed to in
sisl that he shall have from this county
q full delegation TO the state republi-
can convention. He is fairly entitled
to it for his previous successes, and no
one should hinder or put straw In
his way of getting the delegation
Detroit Journal.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

John T. Rich has more elements %
strength "a a gubernstorisl candidate
thar any other man mentioned for the
place. Is a Tor thIs reason that he WI.
without much doubt. be nominated ey
Ne repubiicsn state convention.
The above clipping from the Eagle.
II : plaiu declaration If an alleged
fses. witheut enlargement or explsns~
hen. Il hss been sad before and re-
itsrxted time and again. bat nohosfy
has yes sssizned reasons way q = true.
II Mr.. Rsch mas more elements Of
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
WILL BE FILLED UP
N. q. Church Has Bought the
Old island
AND WILL FILL The CHANNEL
Steam boats WI Land a the Island ana
the size WI Be Said tor
Factory Purposes

Several days ago Tex HERALD stated
that agents for the Miller and Judge
Holmes estates were negotiating with
prominent capitalist Of tina CITY for the
sale OF the Island. Yesterday she
negotiations we're completed and -. B.
Church purchased the seventeen acrss
for S2s. 900. He viii build docks on the
vest side of the islsnd and the old
steamboat channel viii probably be
filled I'D. The island viii be tiled ana
connected by railroad tracks. IL viii
then be put on the market for factory
sites. The Chicago a West Michigan
railroad bridge spsns the present
steamboat channel with . draw. The
draw will be moved from the exst 60
the west side of the island. where the
channel 10 deeper and WIDER. The
tract viii in few years become one at
the busiest manufacturing regions IN
the city. The channel has always been
\ menace TO the health of residents for
blocks around anc Mr.. Church's plan
OF fiiling it up 10 claimed 10 be for the
best interests Of business aud public
eafety
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
Ways and Means Committee.

School children who, in good faith.
visited the exhibit at the CITY hall yes
terday were terribly frightened by the
wild actions of q man whom they
thought insane. A crowd was gathered
around the rear window Of the city at
torney's Office listening to = man who
was wildly harranguing q group Of men
in the alley. He leaned tar out of the
window and cried: 'sGoaway, this isn't
news what We are doing; please go away;
wait until Monday night; all will
come up at the council" Ii proved 20
DO Alderman Turner, who was warning
reporters away from the secret session
of the committee'on ways and means.
The committee met At $3.50 O'Clock and
was locket in the city attorneys pri-
vate Office until long after supper
time. City Treasurer Sorrick was with
the committee anc 1t was learned that
the business IN hand was making up
the annual budget. The committee
will hold two more meetings 10 com.
plete their work which will 90 before
the council Monday evening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

An Entertaining Concert Given By the
Choir.

The chorus choir Of the East Street
NJ. +. church gave . very entertaining
musical ~ the church last evening.
The program was ss follows
Chorus. Morning Invitstlon;"
Visiting solo, Bert Rice; duet, banjo
and mandolin. Charles Garrison and
Richard Esiae; colo, flower song
from faust, Hattie Orser; reading.
Mamie JeffoFds; duet, Misses Horner
and Orser; chorus. Nightingale and
Rose" chorus, from Seasons Come
Gentle sprne:" soio. "The Owl" ?.
Jefo-yss; duet, hsnjo and nsnfolsn.
Mes~rs. e. Garrison ard Ewsss. Whist
hng selo, "The Nocking Bird" Bert
r o.; reading. Mamie Jsffords; duet.
estndIsati1s, Ms orsvr ard Mrs
orss~; chorus, "Hssi Bright Abode
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
ADJUSTMENTS

The closing concert Of the Grand
Rapids 0rstoria society will - given
IN the Fountain Street Baptist church
Friday night. The club vii he assisted
ny the Mendelsohn quartet Of Detroit
The orsseYIos have been ~ al tsnes
progressive snd tsreless ~ the advance
rpens of vocal muse IN this CITY ard
much 81 tire interest - sssociated with
concert programs - due 20 their ef srts-
Tee club owing TO lts sesi . burdess
with some incunb<rsnce< winch u
hopes 70 csneil With the resuis Of tass
concert. ThiA faet should insare .
large attendance eesta are new Cd
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
East Bridge street Sewer.

The break in the main sewer ct the
corner OF East Bridge and Kent streets,
which has caused the Street Railway
company to break its Bridge and Lyon
street route and make transfers at that
point with much inconvenience to pas
sengers, is still open. but reporter for
THE HERALD was assured yesterday
that it would be repaired and filled up
before the close of the week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

The adjourned meeting OF the Press
club WAS held last evening Several
new members were elected. j. Boyd
Paptiind OF the Mortoa house was una
nimouely and enthusiastically elected
rs a. honorary member OF the club,
and . committee was appointed 20 pre-
sent Mr.. Panthnd with = handsome Gu
crossed certificate OF membership. The
question of holding q midsummer ex-
curslon WAS brought up and entrusted
TO the entertainment committee.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

FROM tho great business interests of
the country, from the manufacturing
interests and from the labor ranks pro-
tected by the tariff laws. there will
come an honest, earnest and efficient
support OF Benjamin Harrison. The
friends of honest money will concede
that ne is the best representative Of
that cause, and their solid help will be
gwen TO secure his election.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

Freadig Begtussen, march from Tan
EAusssT.
TIE cIaolT watch u under the difec-
ton on q. A. HorneT. q composed of
the following yocallsts:
soprs8o-Mlss orser, Mira Orion,
Mrs. c.loorn, Aiss klnssy, Miss DOCK
cray, Miss Jefords. Aiio-Nlss Blood t,
Mss PICKETT, Mrs Pennoek, Mrs. Nc
iniyre. Ienors--Mr. Convey, Mr..
Doekeray, Mr.. Orion, Mr.. Bailey, Nj
Force. Bassos-Mr. Jeffords. Mr.. beT-
letsoa, Mr.. Deiano.
Mrs. William Deamsr presided 1t the
organ.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

wfrH q city full Of democrats the
Chicago base ball club is unable to add
interest enough to its games with Gin
einnat to win one. Captain Arson
always gets in bis hardest licks when
there IL no excitement.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

ALDERMAN TEAcHoUr proposes . plan
for . small park that will meet with
favor 20 soon a. its merits are discussed
and appreciated. The view from the
hydraulic standpipe is . comprenen-
sive aud inspiring ono and affords the
best opportunity to be had TO take in
the city at . glance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
Filed q Practitioners Statement.

Maria whittelsey Norris graduated
from the Boston University School of
Medicine on the first day of the pres
ent month, and yesterday she filed .
medical practitioners sworn statement
with the county clerk. She will prac-
tee medicine in this city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

TusRE are marked opportunities for
Improvements IN the drssnage system of
many Grand Rapids streets. IL is .
matter that is vitality connected with
the pubic heslth, and demands i'm
mediate attention.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22
HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
Young Peoples Society Of Park Church
Elects Officers.


Elects Officers.
The Young Peoples society of Park
Congregational church held its annual
meeting last evening in the church par
lors. with q banquet and speech
making. Van A. Wallin acted as toast
master, and the following toasts were
gwen with considerable humor and
pleasantness: Caroline Elliott, "Our
Study of American History" A. G..
Dickson, "The American Girl" Clay
II. Holl.ster, "Our Guild" Alvin Nose
ley, Dealing in Futures" Mrs. Clay
H. Hollister, "Young America; the
Rev. Dan f. Bradley, Looking For.
ward" The meeting ives we'll attended
and much interest was manifested IN
the welfare of the society. The pact
year has been q profitable one in ita
history ana 1t is now full of earnest
ness and in q prosperous condition.
The following officers were elected for
the coming year: President, John
Martin; vice president. Miss Edith
Boynton; secretary, Miss Kate Thomp-
son; treasurer, l.. n. Renwick.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-22

The Hon. Charles w. Garfield, CON-
missioner Of the forestry exhibit ~ the
worlds fair, 10 in receipt of correspond
ence. in reply 70 the circuiar-ictser
which Was Issued about two weeks ago.
all containing suggestions OF arbcies
winch the writers think would be OF
interest. A suitable depot for the re-
ception of the samples vii! soon Be
arranged.