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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
MUST OBEY ORDERS.
Soldiers Cannot Be Punished For Acts
Committed In the Line Of Duty.


ALBANY, Sept. Is. The general opin-
at headquarters is that if Police Com
missioner Mergenstein of Buffalo at
tempts to arrest any of the national
guardsmen in New York they will at
once be released under the provisions
of the code that makes the men not
liable for any deed committed while
under arms and acting under orders.
Ttese sections of the law are quoted:
Whenever any portion of the forces
OF this state be ordered TO assemble un-
der the authority of the commsnder-in-
chief in time of war, insurrection, IN
vaslon or pubic danger, the rules and
articles of war and general regulations
for the government of the army
of the United States shall be considered
IN force and part of the military code
of this state. Military code +, sec.
1873. whenever soldier obeys the or
der of his superior officer he Is iusti-
fed by law IN so doing. Obedience to
orders IS a part of the law of the land ;"
A violation Of this order subjects the
soldier to disgraceful punishment.
Acts done IN obedience to military or
ders will not subject the soldier to civil
or criminal habllIty-wltners military
laws As a soldier IS not liable for his
acts done under orders. no police or
civil officer has a legal right to arrest
rim, and a soldier would be justified
in resisting arrest. No officer under
the articles of war would deliver 10 the
civil authorities soldier accused of an
otfense, which that officer knew was
done IN obedience TO orders.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
SHE is AFTER HIM
First Wife of a Bigamist and
Murderer On the Chase.
STORY OF A SERIES or CRIMES
An Italian Kills His Mother in Law,
Escapes, Serves Time, Marries An
other Woman and Sells His Wife.

New YORK. Sept. is.-Msris Delucca
10 going back to Italy to find her hus-
band, whom she will prosecute for
blgamy and abandonment. He is
Angelo NJ. Delucca, . sculptor, and
they were married IN Rome twenty
years ago. The pair lived with her
mother, Maria Vicchia. After five
years of married life Delucca killed
his wife's mother. He was arrested, :,
but discharged. His wife worked up
sufficient evidence, however, to cause
his re-srrest. He was convicted and
sentenced 10 fifteen years. After
serving ten years he was released, and
came TO this country, and Maria fol-
lowed him.
His Victim stin Pursues Him.
In 1889 Delucca married Constanza
Salamina in the Italian church in
North Eighth street, Williamsburg,
and q few months afterwards. il Is
alleged. sold his wife to Joahness Pecci
for $40.
These facts came out in q trial for
abandonment, which was brought
against Pecci by his purchased wife in
the Lee avenue police court IN 1890.
Two weeks ago Maria Deluccs was
gwen q warrant for her husband S
arrest on charges of bigamy and
abandonment, but his friends say he
has returned TO Italy. His relentless
pursuer is fast on his heels.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
FOUR CHILDREN BURNED.
Deadly Gasoline the Cause of Fatal
Blaze in Iowa.

Missouri VALLEY, Ia, Sept. 49,
Early yesterday morning ii has city was
startled by a fire alarm. The home of
Mrs. Nelse Erchenbach was in flames
and her four children were being con-
sumed. Had an alarm been given
more promptly their lives might have
been saved. The fire was quickly con-
trolIed and the remains of the four
children, charred beyond recognition,
were removed.
The fire originated in the second
story, occupied by } J.Heckley and fam
lily. Heckley was filing the tank OF a
gasoline stove which was lighted. The
can or tank was leaking and lmmedi-
ately the gasoline took fire. Heckley
threw the stove down the stairway,
which at once ignited. 1t was in such
a part of the house that its destruction
made il impossible 10 reach the room
where the children we're sleeping. Mrs.
Erchenbach barely escaped a similar
tate. This is the second fatality To the
family within few months, the hus-
band and father being crushed to death
by train of cars last winter.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Editor Potts Draws a Check for ST. 600 for
the Superanuated Fund.

HLLsDALE, Sept. 1s.-Last evening
a number of candidates from other
churches were admitted to the confer
ence on their credentials. The class OF
local deacons was called for and a
number were admitted TO local deacon
orders.
DR.. j. II. Potts, editor of the Michi-
gan Advocate, was called and he pre-
serted & check for 81 900 as the divi-
dends from the Advocate TO the
superanuate fund. DR.. j. II. Brecken-
ridge, superintendent of the Method st
hospital OF New York, was introduced
and presented the interests of the hos
p;tal in a forcible address. L. II. Ja-
cobs was granted a superanuated rela-
ton and made speech concerning MS
work In the ministry during the last
forty-five years. He said he had heard
that the younger men were crowding
the older men. "They have jostled me
so much that they have jOstled clear
down IN nv heart" DR.. Homer Eaton
of New York presented the interests of
the book concern. Bishop William
Taylor of Africa promised to make a
speech to the conference later. Pres.
iding Elder Ryan of Detroit, DR.. Boyd
Of Canada, the Rev. Perrin of Tecum-
sch and the Rev. w. c. Burns OF Hills
dale were all introduced to the confer
ence.
The Saving Fund society held an ad-
iourned meeting, at which important
amendments to the constitution were
presented.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19

LANSING, sept. ls.-The state board
of health held q special meeting sstur-
day and appointed Frank Wells presl-
dent aud George T.. Willis secretary
TO act during the absence of Secretary
Baker, who ls inspecting the coast
quarantine service. The board have
issued au order releasing the imml.
grants st saults Ste. Marie. who have
been held ~ quarantine there for some
time, Il b1lng shown that their further
detentlonS would work them consider
able hardship, and there being no dan
ger OF their communicating disease
III was decided 10 lssue loo, 600 copies oi
a pamphlet on the restriction aud pre-
vention of cholera for free distributor
mong the people Of this stA.e, whicl
Will be prepared by Or. Vaughn oi
Ann Arbor and Professor Deios Fall ol
Albion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
ALL WELL ON THE ISLANDS.
Three Deaths on the Steamers, Whethel
from Cholera is Not Known.

QUARANTINE, Sept. lS.-The midnight
report from Swinburne island and
Hoffman island and the ships in the
lower bay was as follows:
"Dr. A bbott has just returned from
the ships. He reports all vessels o. X.
He brought from the stea mshp Bohe-
mia the body of a child who died after
= few days illness. No diagnosis;
will hold an autopsy and report
~ soon as possible. Our patents are
improving rapidly. One new case of
measles in our hospital. Census. II
p. m.-Admltted dead, 3; transferred
to convalescent vsrd, /; transferred to
sick ward, 2; total sick, IL; suspects
and convalescent, 25. Names of dead
Emil Laskevisky, aged years, from
steamship Bohemia; Topsy Radowitz-
ky, aged 2 years, steamship Scandal
Nitogurt Tellywich, aged year, steam
chip Wyoming. THIS report, while IT
shows no new cases, gives three deaths
on different steamers and no partlcu-
lars in regard TO them. DR.. Jenkins
retired for the night and there is no
means of learning whether the deaths
were due to cholera.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
POLITICAL POINTERS.
What Wellington r. Bur Want,

CoRRUNNA, Sept. ls.-A large and
enthusiastic republican convention was
held here yesterday Tor the Fourteenth
senatorial district. Or. Curtis was
chosen chairman and Stanley +. Parkill
secretary. Marshal r. Rumsey of Les
lie, lngham county, was nominated for
senator by acclsmation. Shlawassee
county had several candidates, but the
strength and personal popularity of
Nominee Rumsey were esrly recognized
by them and they readily withdrew in
the interest of one who will surely be
elected and when seated the people OF
Shiawassee can tell where he is at.
Congressman J. {. Burrows, viii sd
dress Michigan campaign meetings as
follows: Port Huron, afternoon. Sept.
20; Quincy, afternoon, Sept. q; Hills
dale, afternoon, Sept. p; Mason, after
noon, Sept. %; Marshall. evening. sept.
"a; Iona, evening. sept. PC; Grand
Rapids, evening. Sept. q; Charlotte,
evening, Sept. 2s; Coldwster, after
noon, Sept. 20; Vicksburg. afternoon,
Oct. /.
DETROIT, Sept. ls.--Ssid 8 prominent
politician of this city 20 q press repre-
sentative last night: 81 will bet bis
Itu TIC rht0s 'nah DUN AiN-
tive IN wanting TO be IN the legislature
next winter is 10 get even with certain
leaders who were instrumental IN turn
ing him down at the MuskegOn oonven.
ton last April.
Final arrangements have been made
to open the Benton HsTb0r wiFwam 70.
morrow. The Hon. y. A. Hamilton OF
st. Joseph, republican candidate Tor
prosecuting attorney, vii deliver al
address. Dr. II. 7. Thomas, repubii.
csn candidate for congress from TIE
fourth district, Is 10 be present.
The Van Buren, county senstorisl
convention was held at Fennvlie on
Thursday. u. MCGOWAN Of Lawrence
received the nomination, and the char.
man appointed Toy Smith Of Grand
Junction. ". n. Mccormick Of Penn
vile and NJ. T. Ryan Of Allegsn 8 zen
atorisi com mlttee.
Jnage Y. H. Lane Of the Isnsves
circuit court, whom seven member
OF the republican state central com.
mittee favored for the supreme bench
/ declines 30 be candidate for the nom
nation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
DEAD MAN CHARGED WITH CRIME.
Investigation Into the Postoffice Affairs
at St. Joseph, Mo.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 1S.-United
States Civil Service Commissioner The
odore +. Roosevelt, dropped into the
city yesterday morning for the pur-
pose of making an investigation of
charges preferred against the late post
master, Charles F. Ernest, and Assist
ant Postmaster Browne, that they had
assessed the postofiice employees for
campaign purposes. Mr.. Roosevelt
was much surprised to learn that the
postmaster had died since the charges
were preferred against him, but never
theless began an investigation of the
postotfice employees to ascertain if the
charges against the assistant postmaster
were true. After he had finished, Mr..
Roosevelt informed Browne that both
he and the late postmaster were tech
nicslly guilty of an infrsction of the
law in personally collecting money
from postotfice employees tor campaign
purposes Mr.. Roosevelt will carry
the result of his investigation to Wash
lngton where it will be determined
what shall be done with Mr.. Browne.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
pIsAoREEABLE mA4 DEAD.
Uncle Luther Beecher's Vast Wealth
and EcccntricitIcs.


DETROIT, Sept. IS.-Eccentric Luther
Beecher, notice of whose death
appeared yesterday morning, was
II character. His more pro-
nounced eccentricihes have cost
HIM directly more than a million dol
lars. His stores and the big Blddle
house IN this city have been idle, with
few exceptions, for fifteen years. He
had an exaggerated idea of the renting
value of his property, and then inter
fered so with tenants when they did
pay his prices that they soon left him.
lie has paid a ground rent of $4,000 a
year for twenty-five years on the Bid
die house property, with but little re-
turn. Then 1t cost $4,000 a year
for care and repairs. He had paid g, 900
annually for many years rental of a
royal iron mine in the upper penlnsu-
Ia that he would not allow TO be
worked. When the Blddle house had
tenant and clerk Beecher lnterfered
so that the clerk kicked HIM into the
street. The merchants on the street
were so pleased that they presented the
clerk with gold watch and cham with
the story of his bravery engraved on Il.
Beecher made his money by buying
real estate in an early day and by a
lucky railroad deal. He sold the road
for over a million and 10 the day OF his
death had 81 900 annual interest IN
come. He leaves $4,000, 900 and son.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
BADLY SCARED BABYLON.
Bay Towns All Beligerent and Deter
mined TO Keep Out the Strangers.

BABYLON, y. Y. sept. ls.-Citizens
OF this town express great indignation
over the fact that quarantIned pas
sengers were allowed 10 land here
from Fire leland and pass through Oh
their way TO New York. They are
afraid that new arrivals at Fire Island
will also bs cent through by the same
route when they are released
from quarantine. An idea of how
much they are exercised over IL
Sherman Tweedy. proprietor OF the
Sherman house, gave orders today that
no person who had been at Fire Island
or expected 10 go there should be al
lowed IN the hotel. This order was 10
be especially directed against report
ers who have been here for several
days, and many of whom have made
trips to Fire Island. The newspaper
men who had made their headquarters
at the Sherman house were summary
elected today, bag and baggage. Should
tins rule be enforced at the only other
hotel in town. strangers will find il
necessary 10 bring tents with them and
pitch Them IN the streets in order TO
lind shelter.
The situation at Babylon and Islip is
quiet and nothing of moment trans
pred today. The citizens, however,
are in feverisn mood and evidently
awaiting further Developments at Fire
Island. They are just as belligerent as
they have been ever since the trouble
started. but equally as muddled as to
what they shan do individually or as a
whole a they have been from the fret
day of the trouble.
At Bay Shore the inhabitants are
more determined and fuller of action.
A meeting was held this afternoon
which was attended by large and en-
thusisstIc crowd. Speeches n the SIT
uation and what il called for, was
made by several speakers. 1t was
finally decided 10 organize what wa:
designated as an emergency body" in
case of further trouble and 10 be pre-.
pared for what the future might bring
forth.
The names of nearly 800 men were
enrolled in this body. This was done
chiefly for the purpose Of showing the
public 1T large that the whole town il
opposed TO making Quarantine station
of Fire Island and also to convince the
governor and the health authorize:
that they are full of fight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
NOW CUT MIKE
Is the AlI-Absorbing Question
In Bay City.
QUEER AFFAIR AT A HOTEL
Sanguinary Spectacle Presented BY q
Drunken Man-His Tale of an
Assault Not Believed.

BAY CITY. Sept. ls.-Michael O'Con-
nor, blacksmith, took aboard cargo
of tanglefoot Saturday night and went
to his room at the Portland IN 3 be-
sotted condition. Two hours later he
came down stairs an appalling slght.
Ia some mysterious manner he had re-
ceiyed terrible wound on the left side
of his head, the scalp being laid open
by cut ten inches in length. lis
clothing was saturated with blood
while his room presented the appear
ance of q slaughter-h house. He was
given surgical aid and Will probably
recover.
Tells an Unlikely story.
O'Connor claims that a man came 70
his room and assaulted him, but al
there was no disturbance his story is
not credited. Two knives were found
on his person. but neither bore traces
of blood. His money was also found
intact. How he received such injury
is mystery which nobody is able TO
explain.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
PRIZE RING AT owosso.
Two Local Sports Indulge in Three
Round Knockout

Owosso, Mich, Sept. 1s.-The great
est event in the sporting line that has
ever occurred in OwOsso was a three
round Knockout which took place
here Friday night on green at the
corner of Elm and Genesee streets.
The two contestants were John Payne,
known among sports as Spider"
Payne, and the other wss jan N0oKs,
known as "Knocky" Nooks, Owosso's
heavyweight champion. Both were IN
fine form for the contest, Payne weigh
ing l25 pounds. his trainer being Mr..
Parsons He was the first to enter the
ring and was loudly oheered by the
largo crowd in attendance. Not much
betting took place, As the people dsred
not risk their money on either man.
N0oks appeared in splendid shape
weighing 100 pounds His trainer Was
Reddy Knapp Arthur Robinson acted
as second for No0ks. The crowd held
their breath expecting 30 see the giant
walk night through the little man. In
the first round they SPARED, hitting
hard hui VIDE OF the mark. In the
second round PAYNE landed some OF
C0rbetts ston sch punches on Nooks
and IN the third forced hlm 70 the
rope. and knocked him down. The
fight was declared q Gra~ On account
Of darkness.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
In Quarantine si sandy Hook.

CANP Low. sandy Hook, Sept. Is.
Quarantine wa officially declared here
At 1895 this afternoon, when the inn
migrants arrived from Hoff man island .
All expressed Themselves a. very much
pleased with the quarters here. They
speak harshlv of the German officer.
at Hamburg, and clam inst their &C
tons were Of the grossest ChafsCteTs
There we're about fifty Americans on
the boat winch landed here who neld
second G. as passengers, hut they we're
compelled 20 q in the steeTage or wsIt
for one month before gong aboard vIth
the second Glaze passengers. Among
them we're educated and vel dressed
rersnps
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
STocKBRIDGE TO ENTERTAIN.
The Senator will Make a Hotel Of His
House

Stockbridge's house promises to be one
of the chief centers for the Grand
Army celebrities. 1t has been decor
ated inside and out. the parlors being
hung tastefuliy with silken banners.
The senator has invited number of
the Michigan Grand Army men TO be
ms guests. and for the week he will be
dong hotel business. fis fine horses
have also been brought out into service
for Michigan officers, who will ride
them dnrng the grand parade on
Tuesday. The Detroit party arrived
this morning. The Detroiters are ex-
ceptionsily favored. "a they will have
the Injuries of the Arlington instead
of the straw mattresses sud bareback
of the tented field
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
BOARD OF HEALTH BULLETIN
No Deaths, No Cases, No Suspected
Cases of Cholera in New York.

NEW YORK. Sept. ls.--The following
bulletin was issued by the board of
health today at 4 O'Clock p. m. No
cases or suspected cases OK cholera
have appearen in this city since the
last bulletin. No deaths from cholera
since Tuesday September l3. Number
of deaths between September and l..
five. There is no good reason to be-
lievo that the diagnosis OF the attend
ing physicians was incorrect IN the case
of Peter Callahan OF No. 3lS East 4Tth
street, VINO died September 10. a sus-
pected case Of cholera, and the death
is therefore IN the bureau OF vital eta
tistics, as from disrrhoea and exnaus-
ton.
The Aachin- Hamburg FIRE insurance
company have gwen 10000 marks to
the relief committee fund.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19

I~pttSkr0Tfs, Ind, sept 13.-A
secret conference Of representatives Il
the order of rsi road teieErspnsrs va
beld ~ TIE English hotsl TO-DAY. witt
men present from al ever the big four
sysfem Prom What could be issrned
it isf furmlsed thst tnsY we're hEnE st
p salary schedule 70 be presented ir
90 tne rom pany It was irtmatsi
tsst the tcieKrsThers On The Wander
blt lines would ask 81 advance 81 tns
same TINE Those present 81 the con
ference we're -. REYNOLDS. y erss -
q. T.. & Trimmer. C1irsg0. D Lemon
Ak suson. Ind s.. -. Mcllursis, Gin
cinnsfI. $. kelsTa. 90 nmtms. LAD =
p. Anderson, iaiey Chspp~l % J. $
BeEao rs Iespf fils ~ ~tovsr. Chf
osco +. ~hearer C0iumhus. o. sd
i. ]. Dsly, arm ssd, Ind.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
Charged With Arson.

MrLwAUKEE, Wis, sept. ls.-Richard
POhi. proprietor of n shoe store at No.
81 June avenue, was arrested tOnlgh
un a charge of arsnn. He is accused OF
setting fire to his store. which was par
tisliy burned early Monday morning.
Fires had been siarted "a several places
about the store. and snce then detcc-
iivss have been making an inyestiss-
ton and are sad 20 have secured some
strong evidence against PObl. lis
store ia now IN possession Of the
sherf on claims aggressting several
thousand tNllars
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19

NFw LONDON. Conn.,, Sept. lS S-The
bodv Of a member Cf post No. ~. 4.
y. Of Boston. Was taken out of the
water tnIs morning lie vas about i've
feet sN inches high. weight about ie0
pounds. on the left fore arm vas a
doabie heart and esgle. Deceased bad
ticket for Boston and an excursion
ticket for Washington No particulars
we're gwen. but lt = supposed toe uu-
fortunate man fell from tram while
crossing the riveg so Nes io0don In
structi0us we're gwen TO ship the bod v
"a Rasfe4-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19

Doings Of ihe Grsod Army q the Re-
pusHc in Wsshington.

wtsHsSer1y. sept Is. ~ Notvith-
standing tus day tue contest for the
y ston of Grand Commsnder-in-Chi
want uerriv on. Colonel G. +. Lin
coils, deputy commander e pensions,
wa one 0f tns leading 1nd.dstes. tie
Opened hesdqua arter. snd instituted
hts formal camps gn. Colonel Linz
coin friends a. t1at the recent A.
uoa of the department encsmpnlent
Lea indorsirE tspfsln fpss for
the poston Of senior vice com
ntanaer-fu-chlef nos an evidence
ti,st the department. prafFrs a senior
vfrs.cnn1rsanter- u-cbief 'n the person
II Pines to the iu-chlef-
4afp ia she parsun of toicnel Lincoln.
Ire action of tbe enrampmeat wts
naff f1r fhe purp0se of securing tie
.lechou of Csprsu Pipes Pas tne event
III tna failure - tae department. 80
secure ths eie-tion ~ Colonel I'nc in
a.. rrnasnan1er- r-iu-ehlef thev slso
.fsfe taar the tfrar uert composed
81 zs8 members, L3 ST Naom were
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
THIS TIME SURE.
Is Coming the End of the World, Pre-
ceded by Pcstilcnce and War.

ISDIASAroLIs. Ind. Sept. ls.--The Rev.
yesterday, declared his belief that the
cholera epidemic now sweeping over
the world Is warning of the near ap-
proach OF Christ's second coming.
"I believe this plague has been sent
10 warn u.s." said he. land awaken us
to n perception of the prophecies iu the
Bible concerning the fearful phenom-
ena that are TO proceed his coming"
Dr. jerks declares the world is much
more wicked than it was twelve months
ago, and as time rolls on the world
will become more and more debased. .
From this time on plague, war and
famine are to multiply, and tho minds
of mortals will he astounded by the
violence of these vIsitations.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
Fir q, HiIlsdalr

HuLspALE, Sept. ls.-Flre this eve
ming destroyed the rough wood work
ing shop of A. r. Palmer, located near
the Lake Shore track on Railroad
street, IN this city. Two other build
ings. occupied by Mr.. Palmer, immedi-
stely adjoining. were saved by the FIRE
department. The loss to Mr.. Palmer
on contents of building, machinery
etc, Will be from 81 500 10 1000. and
without insurance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-19
DAILY REPORT FROM HAMBURG.
Mortality Decreasing But the Suffering
Still Severe.

HAMBURG, Sept. l8.-There has been
662 fresh cases of cholera in this city,
200 deaths or twenty-three fewer than
yesterday. In the hospitals and chol-
era barracks there are 3.0Sl patients
The burials have numbered $50. The
cemeteries were crowded today with
mourners for the dead. All churches
we're filled. The theatres had fair
houses tonight and the variety shows
are paying their way. Prince Bismarck
has written to the senate expressing
his sympathy with the afflicted people
of the city. The relief COMMITTEES have
erected five large eating sheds where
free meals are provided for the desti-
tute. The sheds are constantly occu-
pied. The suffering among the families
of the unemployed is severe.