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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
WAS SLOW POISON.
How the Stuff Used at Homestead Was
Obtained of Druggist.

PIrTsBURG, Dec. 14.-The story of
the selection of the poison alleged to
have been used IN the execution of the
Homestead plot was learned from an
authoritive source. As has been
stated, the design was not to cause the
death of any non-uniOn men, but to
produce such an epidemic Of sickness
as to create panic among them and
thus effect stampede from the works.
A prolonged discussion ensued among
the conspirators as to the kind of pol
con to be used and 1t was finally de-
cided to consult druggist. The con-
epirators represented that they wanted
to disable q pugillst 90 that ne could
not win . fight IN which he was to en-
gage. They were asked If they wanted
the drug to act quickly or otherwise.
1t was stated that they preferred
something that would take effect grad
ually so as not to arouse suspicion.
The conspirators were told that 3 cer-
tam preparation could be made that
would gradually undermine the
strength and if persisted in it would
knock the victim IN three or four days.
The formula OF the preparation WAS
obtained, and it is said the ingredients
were found in the samples Of coffee
and soup which were analyzed by the
chemists of the company At Braddock,
Homestead and DuQuesne.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Honor Avenged With an Ak.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. l4.-Henry A.
kreckmsn went TO his home At an
early hour this morning and discovered
his wife. Laura, and samuel Morris IN
a compromising position krsckman
procured an AK aud made savage at
tack upon Morris Thinking he had
killed the invader of hIs home, kreck-
man went to the station house near by
and surrendered himself to the police,
saying that he had killed man.
officers went to the house and found
Morris with tso compound fractures
of the skull. q terrible wound over each
eve and one arm broken. lie ~ still
alive, but Ms death is expected at any
moment. The police locked. .kreck-
man up and took the recresnt wife in-
tn eustodv
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

wAsHISeroS, Dec. il-lThs famous
Nct.arrshsn clam occupied the stten-
ton OF the senate today TIL 2 O'Clock.
when is went over TIL tomorrow, with
out seton. The question Vas whether
10 be passed BY both houses last sea
son referred The matter 10 the court of
prtv.ta land claims over the presi-
dents veto. The rest OF the
s~ssion vas occupied by the anti
opnon bill. Mr. GeoTge OF Mississippi
occupied the floor, and leaving his
speech still unfinished when the time
for AT diurnment arrived. His stric-
ture. on the New York cotton eschsngc
were OF q bitter tone, the bus ness OF
that institution being denounced az
sstnhsllOwed traffic" and lts sales OF
cotton beng characterized ss sales OF
paantou bales
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

ALrESA, Dec. lA-There was nothing
new brought ont in the Moilitor mur-
der trial. Grossman testified he was
home the night OF the murder. lie
knew nothing about II until the next
morning. Did not hate Molitor. and
never wanted him killed. Mrs. Gross-
man swore he was at home ell she
time on the fatal evening. The prose-
cution began to put on witnesses IN re-
buttai. Several have been examined.
One Charles Empke testified that on
the Sunday prior 10 the murder ia
cobs was at his farm helping 20 shingle
Q barn; that on that eccaeior Jacobs
said to him. and IN presence of his
wife: ALBERT Molliior wall have 10 live
about two more days.''
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

The Pr-siden, Uses his Power 20 GLADDEN.
Prisoners Hearts.

WAsuTScroS, Dec. H.-Tae president
today presented Christmas gifts to
number e people IN the shape of par
dons. They were granted Manueiia
Martinez OF New Mexico, convicted of
adultery; y. Page of Iowa, convicted
OF violating tie postal laws; Begino
Martinez of Texas, convicted of sEiug-
ghng: aud Wesley Wooten of Mary
land. convicted of granddaughter.
Ia the case of John Howard of Ken
tucky. convicted Of violating the inter-
nal revenue laws. the fiue OF 81 900 -
RENTED. John Pfetfsr of PeunsyI-
wanna. convicted of counterfeitiug, re-
reivcs q remission OF . flue of 800 and
costs. John VI. Cox of Mississippi, con-
victed of violating the internal rev.
enue laws, has imprisonment remitted
on the payment of 800 fine and costs.
John Il. jenkins OF Georgia, who was
convicted of perjury and sentenced To
fifteen months imprisonment, has nls
sentenced reduced TO four months.
The president denied pArdons to
Victor Mctreery of ,he District of
Columbls. convicted Of manslsughter:
Wm. wslbr.dge Of New York, con-
vicsed OF violating the pension laws:
wra. Wilson Knott of Illinois, con.
vie,ed OF violation OF postal laws. and
j II. Avmss OF Tennessee. convicted
OF violating the postal laws. The
president declined 20 take an action IN
the case OF Marion Douglas of south
Carolina. sentenced To three wears inn
prisouuent for violating the internal
revenue laws
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
is THIS HIS BLUFF?
Carnot Threatens to Resign
the Presidency.
SHOULD ROUvIER RETIRE
The Presidents Father and Brother Are
Involved in the Panama Scan
dal-Alas Poor France.

LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch from
Paris to the Central news bureau SAYS;
The rumors that President Carnot
will resign shortly arc confii med this
evening. At Tuesdays cabinet meet
ing. during the heated discussion be-
tween NJ. Ribot and NJ. Rouvier, tho
president interposed the remark:
"The action OF certain ministers rem
ders my retention Of Office almost i'm
possible"
IN. Rouvler thersupon left the
meeting declaring that he would re-
sign. President Carnots difficulty is
increased by the reports that his father
and his brother are involved III the
Panama canal scandal. President Car
not himself, aud not NJ. Ribot, was the
one who went to NJ. Tierard.
The dispatch IS ~ follows: "I call
upon you, as friend of my family,
not to refuse Office. If you do will
reslgn tomorrow"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
rs ILL UNTO DEATH
Blaine Is a Victim of Quick
Consumption.
DISSOLUTION At ANY DAY
The Distinguished Statesman Is Unahls
20 Leave His Bed. Unless is
Be for the Grave.

Szw YoRK, Dec. i4.-The following
special dispatch from Washington has
been received: James G.. Blaine IS now
ON his death bed. The strengtn-sap-
ping mzlady from which he has SUI
fered for so long at times, has assumed
= form whioh warns bis family and
friends of . speedy termination. The
disease attacked his lungs . short time
ago. and its course has bafiied the skill
OF MS physicians.
The visit of Or. T.. c. Janeway OF
New York to Mr.. Blaine is Indicative Of
the extreme anxiety of the family.
when the fact became known that Mr..
Blaine's lungs were succumblng To the
ravages of the disease plans were laid
10 convey the distinguished invalid to
Pasadena, CAL, IN the hope that mid
climate night enable him 10 rally. Mr..
Rlalne's weakness, however, increased
SO rapidly that IL WAS deemed unsafe
10 remove HIM, and the trip 10 Cantor
MA Mas abandoned. There Is reason TO
believe that the ex-secretsry's death
NAV occur al any day.
The Rev. Fr. Ducey's yislt TO the
blame residence az tnls time has natur-
ally revived the talk ABOUT Mr. blaine's
embracing the Roman Catholic faith.
A stroog belief prevails here that II Is
Mr.. BlsIne's desire TO die a communl-
cant II the church Of when his mother
MAS a deyout member.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-At = O'Clock
this morning the Blaine residence WAS
entirely darkened. the family and ser
wants having retired. There Is no evi-
deuce whatever that q sick watcn Is
being kept. There IS no lignt burning
in any of the rooms or Railways.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Debating the Army Bill.

BERLIN, Dec. 14.-The debate on the
first reading Of the army bill was con-
tinued in the reichstag today. Frei-
herr Won Manteuffel prominent
leader of the conservative party, re-
sented the aspersions cast upon the
conservative party by Chancellor Won
Caprivi, who few days ago declared
in the reichstag that the conservatives
were supporters of Rector Ahlwardt.
Then Chancellor Won Caprivi replied to
Freiherr Won Manteutfel. He referred
to report published IN the Kreuz lei
tung of the recent meeting Of coGserv-
atives, and said that he drew from this
report the conclusion that the party
had sympathy for the man who had
been condemned by the Judges of the
land as an asperser Of the army. This
statement was greeted with cries of
"Oh, OH" by the conservatives.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

among the pupilA The room was on
the second fioor, and . number OF pu-
pills jumped from the windows 10 the
ground. while tho majority OF them
choked up the stairway ia . mad effort
TO get out Of the building. Forty
children were in the room st the time
of the explosion, aud the fact that ali
escaped wishoat serious resuits seems
miraculous. Some Will sutfer with
bruises. but not bone Was broken.
The teacher 10 praised on every hand
for her GOODNESS. The room Was 90
full Of steam for . moment that ahe
herself WAS not sure that the source OF
the excitement Was . TRIVIAL one. AZ
soon as the mist cleared away she gave
the signal for marching out and the
schoiars were in the act of leaving,
when she pointed out the cause OF the
fright and they resumed their seats
amidst great merriment.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Prof. Smith Will Appeal.

CINcINNATI, Dec. 14.-After being
formerly suspended from the Presby-
terrain mercy, Prof. Smith spoke
briefly, saying that if he mad done
wrong he had not done 80 willfully.
To reporter of the United Press the
professor explained himself freely con-
corning the issue OF the trial. He said
that he was surprised that tue penalty
Was anything more than rebuke or
admonition.
"Will you appeal the case?" Was
aeked.
Certainly / WILL" was the reply.
81 will see 1t through"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
RELIGIOUS OMAHA.
The Whole Town Stops Business to At
tend Revival Meetings.


tend Revival Meetings.
OMAHA. Neb.. Dec. 1.-The rush Of
business in Omaha ceased for three
hours TODAY and for three hours tho
city assumed . Sabbath air. Three
weeks ago b. +. Mllls, tho great evan
gelist, came to Omaha. and tha
churches of the city ioined forces to
make one grand revival. That the re-
vival was q success was seen by todny's
action. All the great department
stores, the railroad Offices. the banks,
Wholesale houses, most OF the drug
stores and nine-tenths OF the retail
stores closed their doors at 9 =. IN. and
kept them closed until noon. Even
the saloone caught the infection, and
the glass doors of a score bore the
card, "Ciosed to Attend the Mills
Meeting" II was the greatest relig-
ious event in the history OF the west.
At 3 O'Clock supplementary prayer
meetings were held in 800 private
houses and at 8 O'Clock the wheels Of
Commerce stopped.
A Few moments later, at 0:30 o o'clock
1000 persons were packed beneath its
roof. Still the crowds came and the
doors Of the down town churches were
thrown open and overflow meetings
held. 1t is estimated that 1900 people
heard the gospel preached in Omaha
this afternoon. The streets were prac-
tically deserted for the time.
AT the exposition hal the Rev. Mr..
Mills preached from the text. "He that
covers his aims shall not prosper" 1t
was the most eloquent of a series Of
eloquent sermons. At the close OF the
sermon 800 people arose for prayer and
200 were signed, slgnIfying that the
signers desired henceforth to lead .
Christian life. At 1870 tho services
were concluded and promptly at noon
the stores opened and the tide of traffic
swept onward again.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
MILLS WAS IGNORANT.
lie Denies Having Commented on the
Crisp Insult.

lie Denies Having Commented on the
Crisp Insult.
WANHISGroS. Dec. l4--senator Mills
OF Texas today sent the following let
ter to Z. Eilery Anderson. president OF
the Reform club, New York City, re-
gsrdipg the Crisp incident:
SENATE. WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Dec.
li.-Col. Il. Ellery Anderson, President
Reform Club: Dear Ssr-lt 10 stated IN
the New York Sun Of the 18th inst,
that said to several democrats Satur-
day afternoon of tho l0tn inst:
speaker Crisp has come to town with
a speech prepared, but know that he
will not have an opportunity TO deliver
IT, and the Tribune of the same date
says that am reported To have said,
"CrIsp mas gos . speech ready to de-
liver at the Reform club dinner to-
night and has given II out TO the press,
but no won't get . chance 70 fire II on.
lie will find that this 10 not his show
"Both of these statements are false,
wholly so- | never knew that Mr..
Crisp was invited to speak. or had =
speech prepared, or that he was invited
10 the banquet, or that he was in the
city until sat down 10 the table and
saw his name on the program and the
seat ne was 10 occupy. Tie soon ap-
pearet on the stand. | advanced and
shook his hand and aided him IN find
ing the seat set apart for him.
learned for the tirst time IN the papers
Sunday that ne was indignant at the
treatment said then. and say now.
that don't believe the club or any Of
its officers intended TO show him the
slightest disrespect. and have no more
knowledge OF tae matter than the man
ic the moon. X. U. MILLS"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

IONA. Dec. l4.--Tns Columbian
committee of Iona county have re-
ceive1 from the Belding Bros Silk
Company, with its compliments. .
handsome ak flag, ssl2 feet, trimmed
with gold fringe. with gold stars.
which will be formally presented 10
the Columbian committee st their next
meeting. The lonis county commit
tee was detailed 10 furnish the flag for
Michigan's state bui ding ~ The
world's fair, and through the energy
of its chairman, Mrs. u. X. Colville of
Beldine, have met with this succees.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Was Col. Sheppard Drunk?

New YORK. Dec. l4.-The third
days hearing in the SUIT brought by
Frank S. Gray against Col. Elliott +.
Sheppard to recover $4,000 damages,
lost through an alleged breach of con-
tract. opened this morning in part Sec
ord OF the supreme court. TIE PLAIN.
tiff, Mr.. Gray. took the stand. In re-
gard to his testimony of yesterday
about drinking with Colonel Sheppard.
Mr.. Gray testified that on one Occa-
SION the colonel was 90 full that he
had to be helped to the steps Of his
house. Colonel Sheppard was called
in rebuttal. He SAID that he was
never intoxicated III his life, although
he was not total abstainer.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

ROME, Dec. l4.-The Italian govern
ment recently made protest to the
United States government against the
quarantine regulations adopted by the
latter government. Today . reply was
received from Washington explaining
that the restrictions against immlgra-
ton applied to all European states. IL
IL were otherwise no objection would be
made to the landing of Italian immi-
grants after they had been subjected to
twenty days quarantine.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

Ere sToxs sisP, Va. Dec. IA
crovd Of toughs hastered IN the office
Of the Daisy iron mines at Hogan Sta
ton. forty miles from here, the other
night snd told the old darkey woman
who sieps IN the front room that they
proposed to run the mines. The old
woman got eas Of bed. picked up two
saosguns and hactsd 70 the rear room,
where II. l. Monteris. the mansesT.
slept. NoateFis took the Weapons.
saa N ten seconds there we're two msn
and three fingers Of another on the
gfsuad outside. ard Menters bad twe
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
That the Catalogue Contract.

CHICAGO, Dec. l4.-As . result Of the
fight being made by the labor repre-
sentatives on the w. u. Conkey Print
ing company. tie executive committee
of the worlds tair board OF directors
today appointed q committee Of three
citizens to publicly hear all complaints
growing out of the awarding OF con-
cession at the far and pledged itself
to demand the resignation Of any d.
rector or employe who had hidden or
corrupt interest IN euch contracts.
The committee also declared that II
would annul any contract procured by
fraud, bribery or corruption. The
committee appointed to take testimony
10 composed of Edwin Walker of the
board of directors, Judge Thomas A.
Moran aud Mark l.. Crawford Of the
Trade and Labor Assembly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

wAsHISGroS, Dec. N.-Chauncey De-
pew and President Roberts of the Penn
sylyania system were before the senate
committee on interstate commerce to-
day to advise the passage of the amend
nsnt introduced by Senator Cullom
modifying the existing law so rs to au.
tnorize railroads 10 form pools under
the supervision of tho interstate COM
merce commission. Mr.. Depew and Mr..
Roberts made speeches IN favor Of the
amendment. saying the great majority
of tho railroads OF the country were In
faxOr nf u
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Muskeeon stahbine Affrex.

MrsKrsos, Dec. IA serious and
perhaps fatal stabbing ARRAY occurred
shortly Sefore midnight last night in
the locality known as Plpchtown- The
participants were two old friende
named John Grindie. German. and
John ocion, . Frepcbnsn. Grindle
was cut on each eide of the nect., one
of the cuts severing bic windpIpe: also
in the back OF bic neck and IN be hack
below his shoulder blade. He 10 in =
dangerous condition. Odion wss AZ
rested this morning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
After Lane Grsbbers.

GUTHRIE. O. T., Dec. 14.-Twenty-
five warrants for perjury were issued
falsely in land coniests- In addition
to these eighfy-three indictments for
the came crime we're cent from the
United States court at Wichita last
night. Thirty-one men have already
heen sent TO the penItentiary for testi-
fying falsely in these cases and twenty
more are under heavy bonds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Murderer Arrested.

CkRo, Dec. 14--Deputy sheriff X. +.
JARVIS arrested Rudolph wlsentufgb
on q charge Of numbering julius Koch
Monday night, while drinking N the
saloon of Rootle ct Rcese. Jaiius
Koch aud Rudolph wssnbnrsh he
came engaged IN . dispute, when the
landlord ordered them out. Wisen-
bnrgn went ont hrst and Koch FOL.
lowed afterwards, when they became
sresged in q hand -to-hsnd encouutsr.
wisenbu reh stabbed Koch IN tie side.
ssver1ne large artery and cutting the
,-fesfs~es
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

wAsarSoTos. Dec. 4.-fndian Com
missioner Morgan has sent .
report TO the secretary OF the
interior in which ne states
that q crisis mas been reached in the
work earned on by the Indian Offices
in the education Of Indian children.
lie says that the Office is helpless to
further enforce the regulations made
IN accordance with the act Of 1890,
which requires the attendance of In.
dian children at the school provided
by the government for their education.
and that lie lays the facts In the case
before the secretary for his informa-
ton. General Morgan gives the de-
tails of several recent casss in which
the authority Of the government. ss
represented by the Indian agents, has
been openly defied.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

CTNcTSSArr. Dec. 1.-THE mayor of
Newport has signed . license for the
operation of the Newport Athletic
Club" which "a intended to be rival
of the Coney Island and New Orleans
athletic ciues. Itsprendent - William
Tippenhour. The iirst fight to occur
before the new ASSOCIATION will be be-
tween Mickie Norton Of Cincinnati and
Able TIoyd OF Terre Hsuts. Ind The
fight is for purse OF $500 and SIDE
STAKES OF $500 each. The men will
wefrh in at iiS pounds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15

CHEYESSE, wyo., Dec. IA. l..
New, chairman of the state committee,
and John Charles Thomson. It's secre-
tary, are The officers of congress Of
Wyoming democrats now IN session
here. Every county N the state is
represented. The action OF Osborne in
seizng the Office Of governor was quail
ifiedly endorsed and q complete report
of the situation was compiled for the
use OF United states Senstors Brice.
Carl sle and Cor The meeting
Will hnIsa ifs business tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
He Could Afford To.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Commssioner of
Public Works Aldrich today made
public the results of an investigation of
q fraud, said to have been carried on
for more than q year. in connection
with laying plank sidewalks. Joseph
Demling. q contractor, who has in
variabIy underbid all competitors has
been substituting Gull planks worth Sc
per 1000 feet for lumber costing $l4
per 1000 called for in the contracts,
the commissioner alleges, and the city
Is the loser thereby TO the extent of
several thousand dollars.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
To Form a New Cabinet.

MONTREAL, Dec. 14.-Mr. Taillon.
who has been summoned by tho lieu
tenant governor of Quebec TO form a
new administration, left for Quehec this
evening. There Is the best authority
for saying that all the present ministers
will he invited to retain their port
folios, and there is reason to believe
that they will do so. There is n prob
ability that Mr.. Taillon will be sworn
IN as president of the executive coun-
Gil, the Office held by tho retiring
premier, DeboucnervilIe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
Another Elec,ucian Skipped.

ST.. MARY's, Ohio, Dec. 14.--J. M.
Tappert, manager of the Western
Union telegraph office, has absconded.
An investigation of his books show
that he had taken the company's last
months receipts. He borrowed eev-
eral hundred dol!ars from his friends.
He acted as agent for the American
Telephone company, and recently put
in twenty y-five stations, Tor which he
received the annual rental of $50 each.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-15
DEATH In A NINE
Fifty Lives Lost In q Wigan
Colliery.
AN EXPLOSION OF COAL GAS
Fire Adds Its Horrors While Weeping
Relatives Of the Miners Surround
the Mouth of the Shaft.

LoxpoS, Dec. IA fearful explosion
occurred today at the Bamfurlong col
hery. Wigan, and not less than fifty
lives have been lost. The mon went TO
their work ~ usual this morning after
the colliery had been inspected IN the
usual way. They had not been at work
long when . terrible explosion shook
the earth and cloud Of smoke shot up
through tho shaft. A multitude OF peo-
pie rushed toward the mine and the
greatest excitement prevailed. Steps
were immediately taken to ascertain
the full extent OF the disaster and .
crowd Of volunteers promptly offered
to explore the pit.
Later adviccs from Wlgan says that
the loss of life by the explosion may
not be as great AS at first reported. A
hundred men remain IN the mine with
their lives endangered, being unable
to get out owing TO the fire which fol.
lowed the explosion.
FIRE In the Mine.
The fire is raging fieTceiy. making 1t
extremely difficult for rescuers TO get
ut the imprisoned miners. The work
of rescueis is proceeding and volunteers
are not deferred 10y any danger in
their efforts at rescue. The efforts of
the rescuers are being directed toward
putting out the fire. and until 1t is ex-
tingushed the loss of life is diff
cult TO estimate. but there 10 little
hope that many survived the
explosion. Twenty miners were
brought up by the rescuers from the
Bamfurlong mine this afternoon. The
remainder are still imprisoned below.
The rescued men were exhausted when
brought to tho top. The men who are
still below are imprisoned in . seam
under the place where the fire is rag
inu