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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Automatic Street Car Brake.

NJ. E. Stockwell has invented and pat
ented an automatic brake for street
cars and S. w. Peregrine. vice president
OF the Grand Rapids School Furniture
company, has secured q nalfinterest IN
the invention. The brake was tested
on q car to Reeds lake yesterday by
Manager Chapman and worked to has
satisfaction. The appliance operates
in such q way that when the motorman
turns off the current and applies his
brake the automatic brake ON the
trailer is set. When the motor starts
forward again the brake 10 thrown OH
automatically. The appliance will be
still further tested, and if the appliance
continues successful q company will be
organized TO manufacture it. Mr..
Peregrine is the founder OF the Grand
Rapids School Furniture company and
that is q guarantee for the success OF
the new brake company.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Midsummer Revival Services.

Many will remember the mammoth
gospel tent which was erected on the
west AIDE last summer, and which was
the scene OF SO great = religious inter
est. II has been decided TO repeat the
services TINS year. using instead OF the
tent the new Joy Memorial church,
Just completed and dedicated. Evan
ge!ist b. z. Paddock, president of the
state revival band. will conduct the
meetings. and will be associated from
time to time by other eminent revival.
lsts. Miss Martha Cloud, the woman
preacher. who has been attracting a
good deal OF attention Lately on &C,
count OF her great success IN this spe.
clal line Of work, has arranged to be
present. Church people OF every de-
nomination, or no denomination, are
invited.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

sought to prevent his denomination
were nssre pollt.elAns wno hsd bssn
disAppolniec Ia the bestowal OF patron
age and desired anything tor .
change" These gentlemsa faded in
their parposs. bat they are wise enough
4 not patriotic enough to bow 70 the
VII OF tns party 80 clearly expressed.
There will be very few enronie sore
acadia. They viii ali Join in and assist 10
rejoicing our admiral chief maglstrste
fne republican party never has. never
can and never will be run by ..bosses'
for any length Of tine. The people
''eateh on" aad emphAticalIy tell the
leaders by their actions, II not IN words
that they can be led, but not driven.
Leadership IN the republican party IA:
always depended upon carrying oul
the will OF the rank and nle, and as i
IS based upon great principles TO which
the great mass Of its adherents are de
voted. this must always be 60. oui
greatest leader, Abraham Lincoln
recognized this fact and never took q
step until ne felt sure that the masses
OF the party were Win him. And ne
man now realizes that fact to sharpel
extent than Presidents Harrison. BY
his wac and patriotic course he ha.
made a thousand friends among the
people to one among the diseruntlec
and ahenated politicians Hence hi
denomination - one victory for the
people, and his triumphant election
will De another.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
ROOM TO BE MADE
For More Pupils in the Schools
Next Year.
TWO NEW SCHOOL HOUSES
WIN Be Built and Another Win Be ke-
modeled-Pians Adopted and Con-
ucts Let by the Board.

There was special meeting OF the
board Of education IN the ONCE Of the
superintendent Of schools last night.
trustees Bradfield. Crossmsn. Fisher,
FitzGerald, Hagy, Hustled, Lefingwe'l.
Maybury, STEIN, Stevens, stranan aud
Van Brse, the mayor and President
Blair were present
The committee on buildings submit
ted plans and specifications from AN.
Rush Il son, FOR four-room addition
TO the Wealthy avenue school.
The lowest bid tor carpenter work,
iron work, iron ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
slxting and painting was made by Il. l..
Macy. s, $50.
Mason work, Hauser, Hayden & Co.,
S5.lil.50. The committee recommended
that the president and secretary make
contracts with the above parties for
the ming of the necessary bonds.
Adopted.
Rush & Son also submitted plans for
one eight-room school house Oh Jeffer-
son avenue. Rowson Bros bid for
the carpenter work was $500. J. w.
Haskins' for mason work Was 81 ,S2o.o3,
and the committee recommended that
the contracts be awarded.
Ben Gllden was recommended As
as janltor OF the Baxter street school
ard the committee advised bis ap-
poIntment. Adopted. Trustee Stein
offered q resolution that the committee
on buildings he authorized to make
necessary changes in the North Di-
vision street school as recommended
by the committee on schools AT the last
meeting Of the board; said changes to
include q new heating and ventiisting
plant and two sets of closets. Adopted.
Trustee Stein also offered . resoiu-
ton that the committee on building be
instructed to procure four additional
chars and desks for the board rooms.
Adopted. The board then adjourned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
FOUND THE BODY.
Frank Westra's Mother Discovered His
Remains.

Frank Westra's Mother Discovered His
Remains.
The body Of frankie Westra, one Of
the little boys who were drowned in the
river Thursday evening, 1T the foot of
Mason street, was found yesterday
morning at 8 O'Clock. As Officers Van
Dine and Spencer we're working down
the east side of the river near Sixth
street bridge the boys mother, who was
standing on the bank anxiOusly watch
ing the progress Of the work, discov-
cred the lifeless body of her boy float
ing down stream. She began 10 scream
and II. s. Pullen and J. +. Carver, who
stood near by, saw the body about the
same time and informed the officers,
who secured it. The body had been
dislodged by the officers pike poles
and il was brought to the surface by
the strong current. II was floating
face downward wnen the mother dis
covered u. The features were badly
discolored, and it was evident that
burial must DO made Immediately.
Coroner Penwarden ordered the re-
mains removed TO O'Bren's under
taking rooms. An inqust was thought
to be unnecessary. The remains were
subsequently taken charge Of by I'm
dertakor Kukler.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

HENRY wATTERsoS will deliver lee.
ture in the Auditorium tomorrow, IN
der the auspices OF the Chicago Press
club. 1t will be q prelude to the con-
vention. Mr.. Watterson is one of the
most saterically eloquent writers and
orators the country has ever produced.
His Wit IS keen and flashing and his
sarcasm bitter. His grasp of political
subjects is firm and hie knowledg wide
and varied. Whatever he may have to
offer on the eve Of the great conven-
suon will be carefully listened to by all
tn leaders Of the party assembled in
Chicago.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Chicago

EMNoSs BLAINE, Oldest son of Secre-
tary Blaine, died suddenly At Chicago
yesterday morning. In his loss James
G. Blaine will have the heartfelt SYM
pathy OF every man in the country, re-
gardless OF political affiliations. This
is the third death that has occurred in
the family in . short space of time.
The death of Walker Blaine and of bis
sister, Mrs Coppinger, were sorrowful
losses to the great Statesman, and now
in his old age TO be deprived of bis
other son surrounds him with circum-
stances most pathetic.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Visiting Tourists.

A party composed Of DR.. ]. Mulder.
Zaandyk, Mr.. and Mrs. n. j. Rahland
OF Haarlen, Miss Z. n. Faber and Mrs.
H. Rodenhuis Of Harrington and U. E.
Stheemanal, Amsterdam, were regis
tered at the Morton yesterday. They
are Holland tourists visiting the princi-
pal cities and points of interest in this
country. They ara under the charge
of J. P. Lissone Of Amsterdam, pro-
fessional cicerone. They were shown
around town yesterday by ex-Mayor
George G. Steketee. They leave this
morning for Niagara Falls. Their pro-
gram includes thirty-one days travel
in this country.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

ALL in any way interested in the edu-
cation of children shonld have visited
the exhibit made by the primary
schools yesterday. The methods Or
iginated by Froebel and elaborated by
his disciples are frequently ridiculed
and met with discoursging lack Of ap-
precistion. The exhibit proved their
value in cultivating artistic instincts
and developing correct ideas of color
and form. The work il practical and
its results are the skillful hand,
trained eye and the artists quick ap-
preclation OF effective combinations
and chaste designs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
STUCK In THE MUD.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Launch the
Major Watson.

Major Watson
About 200 people assembled at Reed 9
lake yesterday to witness the launch.
ing of Captain Po,sson's new steamer,
Major Watson. but their expecta ions
were not gratified. The stocks had all
been placed IN position for the event
and the steamer Sport was on hand 70
assist in pulling the little craft into the
water. Mrs. Watson Was on board and
when the word Was given the boat
began TO move. II moved along
without hindrance untllits sternreached
the water, which had receded somewhat
since the stocks had been placed. The
stern plunged into the mud and its
progress Was suddenly stopped. The
Sport doubled iss energy, and by a sud
den start broke the ropes attached to
the new boat The wrench gwen by
ne effort TO move the boat badly
warped it bottom ADD otherwise dam
aged the structure. At . late hour the
Major Watson was left stuck n the
mud.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

EFFoRrs of the Holland Christian Re-
formed church 10 establish . national
theological seminary in this city are
worthy of the serious attention of edu-
Gated persons of all denominations.
The church 10 Of liberal tenets and
educated thought, and the influence of
an educational institution controlled
by IT could but be for the best interests
Of learning and high thinking. While
thousands are being expended TO bring
factories here, few hundred might
we'll be spared in the cause Of educa-
ton and liberal culture.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Furniture Manufacturers.

The Grand Rapids Furniture Manu-.
facturer's association held q meeting
last evening and adopted set of reso-
buttons deploring the death of its late
member. E. w. Winchester. The asso.
citation will attend the funeral in n
body this afternoon. The members
will meet at the Morton house at 3
O'Clock, where carriages will be in wait
ing. The following gentlemen were
elected TO membership in the associa-
ton: s. A. Winchester, William Hal
dane, c. C. Comstock, George Widdi-
comb and Wiliiam T. Powers.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Sickness At the ChiIdren's Home.

The Children's home was the scene
of anxiety yesterday. One of the little
charges was very sick, and late into the
night aristocratic hands ministered to
the humble little sufferers wants. The
hot weather has told greatly on ~. the
children at the home, and tb.z baby
was 90 very i'll yesterday that Der :. sth
seemed imminent every hour. Up o
the coming Of hot weather the tsalti.
of the children was excellent and SICK
ness is q recent visitor there.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Local Horse Notes.

The weather has become % hot that
horse dealers have about ceased ship
ping east from this city. no important
shipments we're made last week. The
fall shipments promise 70 b very large
and will begin early.
Monbars failed TO arrive yesterday,
but Mr.. I.eathers expects the great s.
year-oid this morning. He has received
no word from Mr.. Star in four days.
The horses Are working daily at
North park tracks in epite Of the
weather. but the horsemen Are praying
for few far daye.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Bicycle Club Runx.

The Bicycle club givee two runs to-
day. At O'Clock this morning .
dozen or more ecorchers will start for
Holland City, where . larger portion
of them will spend the day in seeing
the nghts and listening 10 what the
wild waves are saying. Some Of the more
ambitious will Immediately return, en-
deavoring TO complete hundred mile
ride and procure the coveted century
bar. At 8 o'clock this afternoon the
feminine Members OF the club and
friends vii ride 70 Reeds lake, re-
turning after shutdown.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

Yesterday County Clerk Harvey
mailed postal to every attorney in
the county containing the following
communication: I've shall move INTO
the new court house next week. de-
sire to improve the system of keeping
files by boxing them according to num-
Der, instead of alphabetically. To do
this must have files. IL you have
any files belonging here please return
them at once. If you have any of the
following books belonging to the CIR
cult court please return them also:
Michigan reports. volumes 8, 5, s, IL,
a 50
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
MASONIC Excursion.

The committee appointed from the
Masonic lodges and the Masonic home
board TO make arrangements for the
excursion TO saginaw on June -. ST.
Johns day, met Sat Sweets hotel
last night. The tram will leave the
Union depot at .. M. and leave Sagi.
NAV for the return At .. m. Wurz.
burg's hand, sixteen pieces, will accom-
pany the party. Fully 500 people will
take IN the excursion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Damaged by the Storm.

INC heavY WIND thursday nlRht DID
considerable damage in the southern
part Of the county. "A school house in
process of construction in the Cook
district in Gaines township was blown
to the ground. The structure was be-
ing put up by o. A. Riggs of this city
VINO had just completed the roof and
the damage will amount TO several
hundred dollars. Five acres of timber
belonging to Erwin Hendrick of the
same township was razed to the
ground, leaving but single standing
tree. A barn belonging to Frank
Pease OF Alpine township was also
blown down.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Program Of Summer Amusemenss.
A history of Grand Rapids and bro

gram of summer ADJUSTMENTS has been
issued by J. 4. Richardson Il con-
tains q full program of the summer
meeting of the Grand Rapids Jockey
club, borsemen's association summer
meeting, and gives . list Of excursions
and numerous other things whereby
the swelter1ng citizens can obtain rest
and recreation. IL also contains a
brief but comprehensive history of
Grand Rapids, and IL handsomely
iiIuetrated.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Bad Storm at Byron Center.

Byron Center was visited by severe
hail storm Thursday night and several
barns were wrecked and fences blown
down and many trees uprooted.
Nearly every house in town had win
dows broken out by the hail. The harm
OF B. F. Stevens was blown over, killing
. horse and . COW and badly iniuriug
another cow
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
ssIs America q Christian Repuhlie?"

EDITOR HERALD beg TO call the
attention of the public to the p. m.
sermon on Sunday in st. Marks church,
Division and Pearl streets. It will be
preached by the Rev. DR.. II. II. Baum,
q distinguished New York divine, an
author Of reputation and editor OF the
Church Review, the leading ecclesias-
tical magazine of the United States of
America. The subject Of DR.. Baum's
sermon will be the absorbing question::
"Is America q Christian Republic"
trust the public and particularly all
patriouc Americans will come to hear
DR.. Baum's answer. Respectfully,
CAMPBELL FAIR.
P. S.-Dr. Baum will preach At 1880
a. m. in the fifth ward Episcopal Mis-
son hall, No. Is Plainfield avenue, and
7:30 .. m. in Grace church. Cherry and
Lafayette streets.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Knocked Down bv : Horse.

Yesterday NOR ming as Effie Vanvalk.
enberg of No. 81 Clark street was step
ping from street Car on Monroe street
she was knocked down b. horse at
tached to q delivery wagon. The name
of the driver could not he learned. DR..
Neenboer took her home and thought
her injuries were not serious.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

At . meeting of the Valley City
lodge, I. O. g. T.. held Friday night,
Kent district lodge. which viii be held
in this eisy next Thursday. The names
of delegates are ss folIows 4 ".
PearsalI, Mrs. J. r. Norse. Mrs. Eva A.
Gray, r. vsnderveeu, {. cooper, Mre.
Hattie NJ. HUI, Clara L. Robb, O. A..
Tyler, I'd Erscxsen, Mrs. A. Nedstead
Mrs. }. Lslone. Mrs. p. King. Eida
Lewis, r. II. Flanagan, y. W. Fiana-
gin. Nesi Cameron. fosn +. lynch.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

The ". I. LAmoreaax company fled
articles of ASSOCIATION with the county
clerk yesterday. The purposes of the
corporation are b1yinG and selling
wool, grain, seeds and beans, and
carrying on q general produce business.
The capital stock . stated 10 Be Sc, 600,
s8s per cent Of which . pafd ia. The
shares are valued ~ SO each and are
owned ~ follows W. T. Lanoresur.
I 800, A. r. Collar, l.4oe; L. A. stowe,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

NEWSPAPERS that have no better ar
xument in support Of their candidates
than TO villify their nsighbors who may
differ from them are 70 inconssquen-
tisl as political factors that there ap-
pears 70 De no excuse FOR their exist
ence.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

GRAND RAPIDS needs more school
room. That il evident from the action
of the school board yesterday. Know
ing that this room is needed, it wouldn't
have been especially unentsrprising If
the board had taken action on the
matter several weeks ago. and thereby
had the buildings ready for occupancy
by the first of September.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Bank Clearings.

The bank clearings yesterday
amounted to Sl3s, 1924 au increase
of $40, 1889 over last year. The
amout cleared last week was $l,l23,-
4l5.5l, an increase of $500, 800. 3S over
the the corresponding week last year.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
ANNUAL SHOOTING TRIAL
Company 3 VIII Contest for the Gold
Medal.

The annual trial Of rife shooting,
given by company B, viii be held on
July At the range east of the city.
The distance will be 200 yards, and d We
shots will be fired. A medal that has
been in the company for twenty years
10 TO be shot for. II 10 now in the poe
session of Sergeant Charles r. Rich
mond, be having won u two oonsecu-
tive times. Should he succeed ia WIN
ming it this year II becomes hia personal
property. At the present time there
are but three men who are eligible 70
the contest. They are Sargesnt c. z.
Richmond, with . record Of SO per
cent, Corporal w. B. KalambAch 81 l-l5
per cent, Sergeant A. r. Cochran IS per
cent.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.

arrangements Conpletec fesfsfoy oy tns
Committee.
The committee appointed BY the Old
Ressdents' association 70 make arrange
ments for the forthcoming annual PIC
ne met At Reeds lake yesterday and
perfected It's gork. The picnic will be
held Al Reed lake, June %, aud all OF
the accommodations there have been
placed al the disposal Of the associA-
ton- Mr.. SHETLAND will cater TO their
wants The committee extends all IN
v;tanon 10 every body 70 be present.
one cent fare wall take a person 70
tue lake from any part OF the city T..
q. d. Holden Will give the principal
address Of the day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Excursion to Hackley Park.

The excursion to Mona Lake and the
Hackley Park Assembly grounds yes-
terday was poorly patronized. There
were about fifty people in the nine
coaches that comprised the special
train. The excursion went, neverthe-
less, and those who went enjoyed
themselves Immensely.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19

A Runaway Horse Encounters q Tree
and Il Killed.

Yesterday afternoon - Lew Robin
son was driving . young aus spirited
team belonging TO A. r. Anslsdei. toe
horses became frightened at a. electric
car on Wealthy avenue. near Esss
etreet. aud attempted to run away.
During tie frantic efforts Of toe horses
. nst broke Aad the near horse ran
around ia mate entsnsianx both in
such manner that the tugs were de-
taehe6 from the vehscie aud the team
ran down the street. TIE near horse
rae against . tree With suct force - 20
break Iss neck. kilIlne u instantly. The
ether here and the driver we're not IN
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
Died While Waiting.

Archltect .. >. Osgooo nae returned
from Clinton, Ia, where he submitted
plans for the new court house. There
were twelve plans presented. but the
contest soon narrowed down TO the
plans drawn by Mr.. OeGood and Kra-
mer & ZoIl of Flndlay. o. While wait.
ing for the decision of the commissioner
Mr.. ZolI, who Represented the OHIO
firm, was taken suddenly Ill and died
two days later. 1t hae not ~ yet been
decided which plan will Be accepted.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-19
NOIES OF THE Stage.

You read in the dramatic papers
about this and that player enjoying
the invigorarng breezes 1T the seaside
disporting in steam yachts and beguil-
ing the gamy bluefish into captivity.
1t is such stories as these that causes o
good many unthinking young people
TO imagine that the stage is q speedy
road to fortune. How many columns
could be written about the impecunious
players who are in the large cities SUBJ
sisting on that American institution,
the free lunch!
Whew! How the people have talked
new theater during the past week, even
while the ruins of Powers were still
smouldering. Wait till William 7.
Powers is through with the insurance
adjusters and see if the new theater
will not bear his name. Not one Of
those given TO fault finding about the
old house were willing to come for
ward and head their name on . stock
subscription for q theater.
"Elysium." now running at Herr.
mans theater. New York, 10, according
to all reports, filthy play. Pretty
Jennie Goldthwaite, who appeared here
in Little Nugget" two years ago, was
in the cast, but the production was @
cloud" that she resigned.
Nat C. Goodwin will bring out . new
play next season IN New York in which
he will do the most serious work Of his
life. Clarence Holt, the well-known
stock actor who has frequently played
here at Redmond's, will have . promi-
nent part in the cast.
z. A. Willard, whose acting in "The
Middleman" 20 delighted Grand Rapids
last winter, has been making pleasure
tour Of the eastern resorts. He will
sail for England this week, but will re-
turn in September. He 10 booked for
this city on his next tour.
A weekly ameteur paper in . Hurled
description of Powers' opera house.
mentions Irving Patti and Langtry
among q long list Of celebrities who
have appeared there. Neither of them
were ever nearer Grand Rapids than
Detroit.
Charles Alfred Byrne ard LOUIS Har.
rison. authors of "The Isle of Cham.
pa,gn," now enjoying run At Chicago,
are busy on q new opera called I've
nue." Here is an infinite field fol
these clever writer's to work in.
Chicago 10 indeed . great summer
theater city. Daly's company 10 turn
ing them away at Hooley's and "Ali
Bahia" at the Chicago il the talk of the
town.
Smiths opera house ended its season
with last nights performance, and
Manager Smith will take . few week.
welI-earned rest.
IT.
become more widespread plague than
"McGinty." II is now being eung in
Russia.
Manager James NJ. Lathrop is in De
troit, bat will he in Grand Rapids the
fore part of the week.
The roof gardens in New York are
being nasufied with attractions Of The
cafe chsntant order.