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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
NILDLY ENTHUSIASTIC.
The Hill Convention at Albany-Plan of
His Opponents.

ALBANY, n. y, Feb. pat 4:l5
Chairman Beebe called the convention
to order. Daniel Griffin presented the
report OF the committee on credentials,
whicn WAS adopted. John +. Dayton
made report for the committee on
permanent organization, naming Gen.
Daniel T. Slckles as permanent chair
man and the vice presidents. Every
POINT in General Sickles' speech was
applauded vigorously. The mention of
Hills name at the conclusion was the
signal tor round after round Of APP
plause. Sulser, from the ccmnlittee on
resolutions, presented the report OF
that committee. At the read
Ing of the resolution instr uct-
ing the delegation TO present the name
OF Hill there was prolonged applause.
At the close of the reading the resoiu-
tiOns were unanimously adopted. John
y. Fellows moved that Senator Hill be
invited To address the convention, aud
"a committee of three was appointed to
escort him to the hall. The commit
tee on delegates and electors presented
llss of delegates to the national con-
venton and electors. A resolution
Was passed authorizing the state COM
msttee TO MI any vacancies IN this list,
or ANY nomination for state officers.
Al four minutes 10 O'Clock Hill sp-
pcared at the head of the aisle escorted
ty Fellows and the committee. His
appearance was greeted with prolonged
applause. most of the audience stsnd-
ing and waving hats and handkerchief.
General sIckies SAID, 81 have the honor
to present 70 you Young Hickory the
next president of tae United States"
senator Hui rad from manuscript .
carefully prepared speech. A motion
~ sclourn was then made. and with =
yell the convention adjourned at 5:27
sine die.
It is said tonight that the plan OF the
campaign OF tue provisional state coni-
nittee so far 50 determined, IS to get
loo, 900 signatures of democratic votors
throughout the state 10 pledge them
selves against Till. and then lay this
monster pledge before the Chicsgo con-
yention.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
ENDED LIFE AS TRAMPS.
Husband and Wife Killed in a Baggage
Car.

ISpIASAFoLLs. Feb. 2S.-The Big Four
passenger train due here from Cincin-
natl at 1890 O'Clock last night was
wrecked just east of the city by run
nng into an open switch at the Belt
crossing. A section of a freight train
was standing upon the switch sumo dis
tance ahead, and, seeing a collision was
inevitable, the engineer and fireman
jumped from the engine and escaped
with few slight bruises. A moment
later the engine collided with tho
freight cars. punching them up and
throwing the mail and baggage coaches
and the engine and tender of the pas
senger train OFT the track. A man and
woman were known TO have been
riding upon the front of the
baggage car with their feet rest
Ing upon the tender. and were
supposed TO be under the wreckage.
The passengers were at once trans
ferred, and a wrecking tram was sent
morning before the bodies were recov-
cred. The man and woman were hus-
hand and wife, and appear 10 have
been we'll known along the road as a
pair of tramps. and seem to have been
allowed to ride without hindrance.
From letters found upon the man his
name is supposed to be Thomas Hob
ley, and the womon's maiden name
was Elenora George. Her parents live
in Grand Rapids, and she and Hohley
were.married at Chicago In September
last
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
HONORS OFTHEDAY
They Are Paid to the Great
Republican Leaders
BY MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS
AlKef Greeted with Cheers - Governos
Mckinley Addresses the ciub-Gseas
Enthusiasm Preyails.

DErRoIr, Feb. 22.-The tickets for
the Michigan club banquet and gallery
seats are all Sold The early evening
trains added to the hundreds Of state
legislators and other ofheehoiders who
arrived earlier. The Alxer republican
club escorted the guests to the rink,
and the banquet began ~ $50 with
over 800 in the hall. The
cheering began when Gen. Aiger
and the guests arrived In the
rink. and grew louder as the
people got view OF Mckinley.
The assemblage was called to order by
Thomas Berry. president OF the club.
trace MAS asked by Bishop Davis. after
which the banquet began. At its con-
eiusIon Ar. Berry called to order again
and introduced General Aiger as presI-
dent OF the evening. The reception OF
the announcement showed how Nlchi-
gan stands on the presidential matter.
General Alger said: 1T matters not
who may be nominated for president,
Michigan republicans will rally loyalty
TO the ticket and redeem it from the
democrats. The state will be restored
20 the republican ranks and
kept there" Congressman Burrows
sid: .'The democrats would not again
carry Michigan until the memory of
the last democratic legislature shall
have faded from memory. Michigan
Republicans have the fullest confidence
IN Mr.. Mckinley and are warmly in
favor OF reciprocity. John G.. Clark
son. who was down 10 speak on 'Parti.
sanship," did not appear, being s.ck.)
Governor Mckinley Speaks.
Mr. Mckinley said: There is no
democrat or republican VINO would blot
= page OF history of the republican
party II he could. When the people
III lSsS wanted the tariff revised they
called upon the republican party, in
power. to doIt, and il was done to STAY.
The democrats Will not be able TO
change = page of the tariff bill in ten
years, and ih that time the republicans
will be prepared to make q revisor II,
would not be changed IN twenty. We
by the plan marked out by the preced-
ing congress. The democrats want
wool on the free list because it will IN
lurs republican Michigan. but they want
TO give protection TO the democratic
planters of Louisiana. This plan can
PiUv1l. kltlc ID uOt
man, woman or child In Mich
igan who has felt the burden
of protective tariff and not one who mas
not experienced the blessings of il.
Tariff reformers say they want free
trade 80 they can compete with mar
kets of the world. "The people Of
this country" said the speaker with
great emphasis do not propose to
compete with the world until they can
10 so on equal conditions When
European countries bring their
social condition and tho position
OF their laborlug classes up to ours, we
me meet them in the markets OF the
world and il will be the survival of the
fittest. Let it go forth from here to-
night, to be ruug in the campaign now
opening, that We will not bring the
condition of our laboring classes down
to the level of the European laborer."
F. T. GreenhaIge, of Massachusetts,.
spoke on The Present OF the Republi-
can Partvn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
RAN AGAINST A ROCK.
One Hundred Passengers Miracuiously
Escape Death.

Escape Ocatn.
PIrTsBuRG, Pa, Feb. 22.-The Wheel
ing express, on the Wheeling division
Of the Baltimore & Ohio. with one hun
dred passengers on board, had a mar
row escape from an awful accident near
White Hall, twelve miles south Of this
city last.
Near White Hall. and just around a
steep curve, IS temporary trestle. 800
feet long and forty feet high. The
train was running at the rate OF thirty
five miles an hour and when 1t rounded
the curve the engine struck huge
rcck which. loosened by frost. had
rolled from the high embankment
above TO the railroad.
An awful crash followed. Tho en-
gine broke from the tender and left
the track. The tender partly broke
from the tram and the separated parts
rushed in mad race for the trestle.
When the engine reached the trestle
proper 1t plunged down the embank-
ment. The train. grinding out flashes
OF fire from the rails, swept by it safe
ly, being stopped by the air brakes at
the other end of the trestle.
As the engine toppled over Engineer
Mahan was thrown out. He WAS found
some forty feet away from the engine
in the deep ravine. He was unconsci.
Gus and is fatally injured.
When the engine stopped before its
plunge into the ravine it threw Fire.
man Lindsey high into the air through
the cab root. He alighted on the en-
bankmeut. His shoulder was dislo-
Gated and he was otherwise injured.
The tender left the track when the
train stopped on the trestle and plunged
into the chasm below, without taking
any of the cars with it.
The passengers were badly fright
ened, but beyond a shaking up were un-
injured. They were brought to the
city at O'Clock this morning. The ac-
cident is pronounced by railway men
and travellers TO be one Of the most
miraculous known.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
SURPRISED A BURGLAR
While in the Act of Cracking Safe in
Metzgcr's Store.


An attempt was made last night to
burglarize Z. B. Metzger's wholesale
commission store, No. North Ionia
street, and was only frustrated by an
accident. A man working for
Mr.. Metzger was passing the store with
his wife about 10 O'Clock when he no.
ticed cat which belonged to the store
on the outside. He stopped and
opened the front door to let
the feline in. As he did so man
arose from in front of the
safe and ran toward the back of the
store. His discoverer, instead Of pur-
suing him, ran to inform Mr.. Metzger.
Later the police were notified and an
investigation disclosed that the bur-
glar had smashed the box cover of
typewriter, evidently thinking it a cash
register. He also pried open the money
drawer and secured between s. ard So
in stamps and small change. By the
the side of the safe was found
q large club and a heavy iron
bar. In the alley outside sledge-
hammer was found. The burglar made
his escape by way of the elevator,
which he lowered part way down,
jumped onto a barrel. then to the Gel
lar floor, and went out through q door
In the basement.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
HE CAN'T COMPLAIN.
President Buckley OF the M. q N. z. Dis
ousses His Road.


Edward Buckley of Manistce, presi-
dent and general manager of the Man
istee d Northeastern railroad, was .
guest at the Morton yesterday. 81 have
Just returned from Chicago" Mr..
Buckley said, "where have been buy
ing some more cars for our railroad.
We have just purchased 100 new fats,
but We are snort for cars all the time.
The business that the road is dong sur
prises us. We are rushing on our Trsv-
ere City extension and have promised
to reach that city by the frst of June.
IL looks now as II the people wouldn't
be disappointed d in relying upon our
statement. When we get that extension
completed we shall run through as fine
a lot of hard wood timber ss ever grew,
aud by all odds the finest in Michigan.
The West Michigan road tapped very
valuable tract, but Il cannot compare
with the one we are passing througs.
When We get 20 Traverse City we shall
have two good outlets. IL viii be .
good thing for Manlstes and Traverse
City and = good thing for us. We
are buying ali the hard wood
we can along the ilne OF
cur road. and shall lsrlDg 4 20 Msnisses
to he manufactured. w~ purchased
e.eoo acres few days sgo. ard shall
probably Get hold of scfue more in Q
few weeks. II "a beech. maple. Elm,
oak and birch Principally. Na. i von's
b drought tot;tand Rsuads it~il sll
he manufactured IN Nsnistee II car
Re worked there sast ss we'll ss here,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
Talk of the Lobby.


Jacob Brown OF Detroit. a wholesale
manufacturer OF mems furnishing
goods, is a guest at Sweets. Mr.. Browr
had large AMOUNT of goods stolcr
sometime ago, and learned that thcs
had been brought TO Grand Ia ppds ans
sold. His visl; 10 this city was for the
purpose of looking after the goods and
seeing If there was any chance for hav.
ing them returnced-
state Game Warden c. s. Hampton
and Phillip r. Wschtel of petoskey,
took breakfast at the Morton yester-
day. They are on their way 10 the
Michigan club banquet at Detroit.
"Ren" Barker. of the Reed Cie
Clarion. was ST the New Livingston. liz
was on his way TO Detroit 10 attend tbs
banquet of the Michigan club.
7. s. Lott, proprietor Of the Ibfe,
Rivers house, at Three Rivers, wa
among Yesterdays arrivals at the New
Livingston.
X. McDermott OF Lake City, c. r
Brewster Of Traverse City. and q. ID
Glover of Detroit, are st the New Law
ingston.
A. II. Petrie and John Torrent prom.
inent Muskcgon lnmbermeD, were
among yesterdays arrivals at the Nor
tou.
r. Coniey, of Holland, assistant su
perintendent of the c. a w. NJ, was
guest nj the New Livingston yesterday.
The Rev. J. II. ssmmis. pastor of the
First Presbyterian church. Of Grand
Haven. IA nj the New Livingston.
r. A. Drake, of Ionla, sssista at cup
er.ntendent of the D.. J.. A L.. dined a
the New Livingston yesterday.
Mics Louis stickney, n weiI-knows
society lady of Grand Haven, was n
the New Livingston yesterday.
Judge Edward Bacon OF Nilee. m .
the Morton. He IL in the city attend
ing United states court.
Mrs. Helen Stuart Richings. the noted
lecturer on spritualism, n guest 81
the Morton.
r. @. shaw, editor of the Nswayeo
Republican, va gnest ~ the Morton
yesterday
l.. n. Norman. o Reed CITY jeweler,
registered NJ the New Livingston zee.
terday.
The Hon. l.. q. Palmer, Of Big Rap
ids, dined at the New Livingston res
ierdsy.
j. n. Russell, IT., and George Clark
Of jackson. arrived st Sweets yester-
day.
II. A. sprague, and George Behring'S
OF Detroit. are reg stered 81 Sweets,
l.. s. Griswold, q Big Rapids physi-
cian. dinea ~ tas Morton yesterday.
The Rev. u. VI. Kukpatrsck Of Carson
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

No Conference to Be Held on the Silver
Question.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. Secretary
Foster was asked tonight if he thought
there was any truth in the report that a
meeting was TO he held at his residence
Monday morning between himself,
Senator Teller, Senator Aidrich and
other prominent public men. represent
ing both sides OF the silver question,
for the purpose of etfecting n co:,-
promise by which the administration
will lends its efforts to the calling of
Nm international monetary conference
II republican senators who favor free
coinage will agree to prevent the pass
age Of free coinage bill this session of
congress.
eiTne secretary replied that there was
nothing in the report and told the re-
porter tie couid deny 1t on his (the sec-
refarv'sl authority. Senators Teller
and Aldrich are both out OF the city
and neither of them is expected to re-
turn tomorrow. This the secretary re-
fsrred TO ss evidences that there can be
no meeting between himself and the
senators named tomorrow, as ne HIM
self expects TO leave the city in the
afternoon for New York en- route TO
Europe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

and Il woai1n't I he any indacement fos
us 10 allow our own mill 10 remain adls
IL order 10 sell our timber 10 other con-
Germs. We are running eur NsEisies
nsill day ana night non. We shat have
llne Of boats running ia connection
vita our road this coming summer. IL
We can't get any line "a operate their
bosts, we stall bulid . iine of our owa
We hsvs about made arrangemsltz &
With one company 10 run a line from
Chicago and Milwaukee ane
connect with our road at Nanss-
tee. forming short lice from CaicaRc
and the west 70 Traverse CITY aud the
northern Michigan resorts That would
make very enjoyable trip, and Nc
shall probably make such an ar
rrangement. The +. d r. NJ. road
has agreed 10 run q Milwaukee
line IN connection with our road. The
steamers VIII run from Milwaukee n
Manlstss, ana then down TIE shore h
Luoington- We have 1ust completed
our new line along the river front.
That enables as 10 take passengers d.
recuy from the boats. We had 4 great
deal OF trouble IN getting the property.
When railroad wishee To buy auy.
thing it has q regular monkey aud
parrot time getting II. We had 10 bny
the land through private parties, bat
we have IL now and the line Is built.
Taking everything together ] don't see
why the Manlstee q Northeastern road
should find any fault with its buslnsss
or its prospects"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

ernors Of the states, as early as the
close Of The war Of the revolution, con-
tanned the germ OF the constitution,
and oil this Was recognized by ms unsn-
mous choice To preside over TIE con-
vention that framed IL. HIS spirit was
IN and through II ali.
The sentiment Of Our fathsr.
l have th.s far spoken OF peoples
sentiment as something which may ex-
Let aud be effective. under any form OF
government. and IN any national Goa
dltlon. But the thought naturally fol-
lows, that II this sentiment may oe 50
potent ia countries ruled by lower or
lginating outside OF popular will, how
vital must It's existence and regulation
be among our countrymen, who rule
themselves and make and administer
their own laws. In lands less ires than
ours, the control OF the governed may
be more easily maintained If those VINO
are set over them see mt TO make con
cesslon 10 their sentiment; yet, With or
without such concession, the strong
hand OF force NAV stili support the
power to govern. But sentiment Is the
very life blood Of our nation. Our
government was conceived amid the
thunders that echoed "All men are
created equal" and il was brought
forth while free men shouted 1--WE, the
people of the United States" The SEN
timeut OF our fathers, made up Of
their patriotic intentions, their sincere
beliefs, their homely impulses and their
noble aspirations, entered into the gov
ernnent they established; and unless
II 10 constantly supported and guarded
by sentiment rs pure as theirs, our
scheme OF popular rule will fail. An
other and different plan may take its
place; but this which We hold In sa-
cred trust, as 1t originated in patriot
ism, 10 only fitted for patriotic and
honest uses and purposes, and can only
be administered III its integrity aud in
tended beneficence by honest and pa
trlotic men. 1t can no more TO eaved
nor faithfully conducted by selfish,
dishonest and corrupt people than
stream can rise above its source or be
better and purer than its fountain
head.
In conclusion, let me remind you
that we may all properly learn the les
son appropriate to Washington's birth
day, II we will; and that We shall for
tify ourselves against the danger OF
falling short in the discharge of any
duty pertaining to citizenship, ii beng
thoroughly imbued with true Amerl-
can sentiment and the moral ideas
which support it, We are honestly true
TO ourselves.
ITO thine own self be true.
And II must follow rs the night the day;
Thou cans't not then be false to any man."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
Custer Guard Enjoys a Pretty Ball q
the ArmoTy.

Custer Guard Enjoys Pretty Bal At
the ArmoTy.
The ball given by Custer Guard last
evening in its armory hall on North
Front street, in honor of the tenth an
niversary of its organization, was one of
the most enjoyable events of the kind
that has occurred during the season.
The hall was beautifully and artistical-
ly decorated with the national colors.
Flags neatly arranged adorned the
walls. and streamers OF red, white and
blue were stretched disgonallv across
the ceiling. The chandeliers were
draped with bunting of national .colore
aud the company's banner was nicely
trimmed and placed 10 a conspicuous
position. Members of the company ap-
pesred IN full uniform. The floor was
filled st each number, and q large
crowd in the gallery watched the merry
dancers as they tripped to the music of
the band. The tenth anniversary of
Custer Guard will long be remembered
as n pleasant event ty those who par
tlcipated in its observance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23

The compressed yeast combination
dropped the price Of Tin fol yeast
cakes 10 the grocers Yesterday morning
from fifteen cents 20 eight cents .
dozen. The combination refused TO
grant request from the srocers atout
YEAR ago to furnish them with yeast
fakss al ten cents dozen. or 10 sell
them bulk yeast -o they conld sell tho
cakes At one cent each. An agreement
was then made With the pfeusslne Vim
ogsr eampany of Chiesen horeig they
could get bulk yeast for their custom
efs AZ the desired pfsce, The esperfs
declare they ~sli hang tueetheF Ter the
pusgrs.e ~ defending the tfeessag est
presses.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23
MISS MITCHELL'S MAD FREAK.
She Made Violent Love to a School
Girl.

CIscISsATr. O., Feb. 22.-Chief of
Police Deitsch, of this city, received a
telegram from Chief of Police w. C..
Davis of Memphi requesting him to
interview S. {. Hubbard, of this city,
and learn from him the conduct OF
Miss Alice Mitchell during her visit
here three years ago. A detective de-
tailed for this duty saw Mr.. Hubbard
this evening. Mr.. Hubbard said Miss
Mitchell caused his niece, Clara Bailey,
then a school girl fifteen years old, but
since deceased, 90 much trouble that
Miss Bailey reported the case to him.
Miss Mitchell IN various ways made
masculine love to Miss Bailey. She
would hug and kiss her immoderateIy
and say, 'Wouldn't you prefer me to
a man for husbandr' In parting she
would kiss Miss Bailey and say. Take
that kiss from your lover" The visits
Of Miss Mitchell had to be forbidden.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-02-23


Z. 6. Willard. the renowned English
actor, was guest at the Morton during
ms stay III this CITY. OF the stage Mr.
Willard is tall, scholArly looking gen.
tleman, apparently about As years Of
age, and presents the anAmoly OF re-
sembling his Autographs His hair,
which 10 rather long. IL iron gray IN coioi
and adds dignity 10 an already cignk
fied face. HIS appearance 10 that of .
scholarly clergyman; or one might i'm
Rgine that he WAS tutor in an EnSllsr
university. lie has nothing Of the
stage ia his manner, but his voice.
movements and actions are English
intensely English. Shortly after Mr..
Willard registered st the hotel he
started out TO do the city. In about
about two hours he returned for din
ner and, while chatting with . reporter
for The HERALD, said. al started out
for \ walk AZ soon as l could after
reaching the hotel. Whenever l have
opportunity. / look about the town IN
which am TO act before the play be-
gins. l seem TO get into sympathy
with my audience IN that way. At
least ] feel that / know
little about them; their way
customs, habits and methods. I waa
anxious TO zee something OF Grand
Rapids, because i have often heard of
il. i was out only short time, but
observed a great many things aud was
very much pleased with what raw. I
wisn l had time to visit all the great
furniture factories. A friend of mins
here-a furniture manufacturer-just
asked mo If was interested in the
industry, and l told him WAS. wish
j were in the business myself. ldon'i
care to be . manufacturer. / don't as
pire that high; wish TO be = carver.
That il one of my ambitions in life. Tc
me there is something very fascinating
IN wood carving-cxtremely so. IL /
were not actor / should he = carver. ]
don't know but that passion 10 stronger
than the one for the stage. There "
somethipg about wood carving tina, is
artistic and at the same time mentally
great occupation. l have taken sew
eral lessons IN IL. have friend nea,
London. He has . genius for al
things. He 10 an actor, an artist,
sculptor and carver. Sometimes hs
paints, and then again he dabbIes il
carving. | have taken lessons from
him-just enough to make me anxious
to know inore about carving. When
go back TO England ! am gong 10 take
a few more lessons and complete my
course. i shalt have double occupa-
ton then. Ii can find the time, l arr
going 10 spend few hours tomorrow
in looking further into the great furnr
ture industries OF the city. I'm getting
interested"