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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
OPINIONS ON SILVER.
New York Bankers on de Rothschild's
Silver Scheme.

Silver Scheme.
New YORK, Nov. pa reporter for
the United Press today visited . mum.
Der of prominent bankers in this city
and asked them their views on the pro-
position of Alfred de Rothschild of the
English delegation to the international
monetary conference now being held
IN Brussels.
Vice President Porter of the Chase
National bank said: 81 think the plan
presented by MIR. de Rothschlld is in
the nature of simple stand Oft. 1t is
An encouraging sign, however, that
England is disposed TO do anything at
all. | think that under the present
law and present general conditions the
Sherman law is . constant menace to
our national finance. But 70 would be
better TO continue the Sherman law
with the cooperation OF Europe, as
proposed bv Mr.. de Rothschiid. for a
while, than TO repeal that Law and go
back 10 the old Bland act.'
President John A. Stewart OF tho
United States Trust company sald: 81
have not looked into the plsn very
deeply, but should say that my im-
measure. Ii can accomplish nothing
more than adding 20 an already icti.
tous demand for silver. The only way
out of the situation 10 TO let silver reach
iis natural level and then let the ma
tions get together and agree on ratio
10 continue, say ten years"
Mr.. Henry Ciews, the well known
banker OF Wall street, had this TO say
ain purchasing the ; 100000 pounds OF
silver annually Europe rili meet rs
half way. and perhaps will tnen fipd q
way 10 still more extended nse.of the
white metal do not think thsf Mr..
Rothscriid submitted las rlsn without
conferriBg with the ieadersof finance n
England, and while the latter souDtry
is not bound 20 sny plan brought for.
wsrd. ] suspect thst the Retnschiid
pian y more or iess of an ofiicIsi rs
tufe- should Europe purchase S25,
o00. 600 Of silver snnoaiiy IL would dc
much 20 relieve the prejudire snd op-
pos ton 60 the uess ~ this country
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
THEY ALL FAVOR IL
Government Officials Like
Rothchild's Proposal.
SECRETARY FOSTER PLEASED
The Plan Meets His Approval and he
Thinks the Adoption of the SalYer
Resolutions VIII be Wise.

WAsHrSGrox. Nov. 29.--De Roths-
child's proposal to the international
monetary conference to bind the Euro
pean powers to purchase annually $780,
900. 900 worth of silver, the United
States TO continue the monthly pur-
chase of "a. SOC, 900. meets the general
approval in government financial CIR
cles. 1t is not what this country want
ed. Nothing short of absolute binet-
allism would satisfy Its wants. But IT
is regarded ~ . marked step in the
right direction. and as much as finen-
ciers, with an appreciation Of the Euro
pean sentiment ON the silver question.
had a right to expect. Secretary Fos-
ter will not be interviewed on the sub
ject of extending the duration of the
conference. But conversations with
officials close to him, who think as he
does and are reliable exponents of his
views, warrant the statement that he is
we'll pleased with the proposals.
BimetaiIism Prospects
If they are adopted the conference
Will accomplish more than be believed
it would do. The utmost that he had
hoped for was that the discussion
would lead to another conference II
no late date anu that bimetallism,
being in the meantime constantly agi.
tated, would then stand . good chance
of adoption. Should these proposals.
be adopted the prospects of blmetsl.
lism in the future will be brighter than
ever. Officials here believe that De
Rothschild's proposals., If adopted
would be OF great benefit TO this
country and relieve the strain of tine
situation and inspire the public with
confidence in the future. Ii is under.
stood that Mr.. Cannon, the American
delegate, has been working in har,
mony with De Rothschild and that he
will continue to do so.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
VIEWS FROM BERLIN.
The Proposition Win Be Submitted to q
Committee.

Committee.
BERLIN, Nov. 29.-Of the committee
that will consider Alfred de Roths-
child's proposals IN the monetary con-
ference five members are avowed
bimetallists, six are monometallists and
one is doubtful. The committee will
sit twice each day. 1t is the general
expectation that Mr.. de Rothschild's q
proposition will be accepted by the
committee and then referred for adop-
ton or rejection to the conference aud
the governments represented, with
notifications suggested by the schemes
of M. Levi and Prot. Soetbeer. One of
the notifications will probably be that
all gold coined below the value of
twenty franco will be withdrawn from
circulation and replaced by sIver notes.
The adhesion Of the German delegates
is now considered certain, as Herr Dee
bend, formerly president of the Reichs-
bank, approved the main lines of Prof.
Soetbeer's proposal. The French re-
presentatives will accept the PLAZA of
Prof. Soetbeer, which was COM
municated by NJ. Tirard, formerly
French minister OF finance. The plan
was favorably received by all the
French delegates before 1t was cub.
mitted to the conference.
The American delegates believe that
the continuous absorption of 80, 900 .0OC
ounces of silver by the European pow
ers would bring aboutartificially con-
dition of the silver market which inter
national bimetalism could establish
scientifically and permanently. The
delegates ara combining some pleasure
with their work. The interchange oi
dinners proceeds almost nightly. Al
the conclusion Of the conference the
burgomaster contemplates giving q
municipal ball in honor of the dele
gates.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
LUMPY JAW IS cURABLE.
Interesting Experiments Made by Gov
ernment Experts at Chicago.

Interesting Experiments Made by Gov
eminent Experts at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2s.-Tesis conducted
today at the stock yards by represent
atives of the government bureau of
animal industry proved that "lumpy
Jaw" in q mild form at least, can be
cured, aud is not dangerously contag-
ious. The tests were conducted by DIR.
salmon. Eighty head of cattle were
brought from the Riverside distlllery
TO the slaughter house Of Hess Bros, at
Fortieth and Union streets. Several of
them were hopeleesiy diseased and the
rest, perfectly healthy or slightly af-
tected with lumpy jaw, had been kept
with these to test the theory of
contagion. All had been treated
for the trouble for length of
time varying from two TO three months.
OF the animals exposed to contagion or
those only slightly affected when treat
ment begun not one showed the
slightest sIgn OF disease. Ali were
passed upon by the government experts
as absolutely satisfactory. On the
other hand, however, those animals In
which the disease was TAR advanced
when the government experimerters
I took them IN hand showed out slight
Improvement. Or. Salmon expresses
satisfaction with the results of the ex-
periments. I'VE have demonstrated, :"
ne said, shat lumpy Jaw is not
always Iucurable and tnat IN mild form
IL IL not contagious. Indeed 1t is
slightly probable that it is not contagi-
Gus at all. Our treatment had with
lode of potatlum- The result in q vast
majority OF cases Is that the beef is alb
solutely wholesome. should be glad
10 have Il 10 my own ice box at home.
OF the cattle we have here today, forty
were mcursble, and from the COM
meBcement did not expect the treat
meut to have any effect upon tnem."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

DENVER. Nov. PA few days ago II
was noised about that George A. Kohn.
q prominent Denver attorney, had
mysteriouslv disappeared. His friends
silenced the rumors by saying that he
was sbsent on business trip. Today
IT was discovered that kohn left debfs
aggregasIpg 100000, due 70 numerous
Denver parties, who believe that be
has left for good. The worst sufferers
are the three daughters OF the late Mr..
Gilman. kehn managed FOR them
the estate Of their father. worth be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. He was
asked 10 give an account OF this estste.
and to AVOID dong 40 left town. To
some people be said he wae going 20
Brazil and 70 others to Europe. Among
other iosers are the Denver National
bank. from which be borrowed - 900,
and Br. Tsuber, wbe loaned him t7o,-
600. VI. r. Jeavift, the Chicago the
stricaI manager is also out large sun.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Morton for Senator.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. pa demo-
cratic caucus has been called to meet
at Lincoln Thursday evening. The IN
vited guests are j. Sterling Morton,
late candidate for governor, Euclide
Martin, chairman Of the state commit
tee, John III. Ames. \. G. Hsrwood. DIR.
Alex Bear and the democratic members
elect of the legislature. The confer
ence will discuss j. Sterling Morton as
q senatorial possibility. 1t Is alleged
that if the republicans find they can
not elect the senator they will support
Morton as slap at the populists. The
meeting Is looked upon by the poIi;i-
clans as being n significant one.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
PAP FOR THE TIGER
Tammany Will Get Its Share
of the Spoils.
IT'S GREAT FAITH IN GROVER
He Win Not Go Back on His Word,
and Tammsny Isn't Asking
for Anything.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-"Tammany
has nothing TO fear from what Cleve-
land has said about oficeseeklng."
said q prominent tiger today. "We
have not been near him. We are not
gong near hum for a long time. He
does not refer to Tammany when he
talks III dsprecating way about the
dlsgrsceful chase after spoiis. 1t may
surprise you, but the truth Is Cleveland
refers to the snti-snsppers. They have
been bothering the very life out OF
him. They are the ones who drove
nm out Of tine city to seek seclusion
on an island. But for them he would
never have left New York. To hear
Cleveland owe his election 70 them.
They are not even decent about their
requests. In fact, they don't make re-
quests. They make demands. And
they demand everything in sight and .
lot that they expect to see heave In
sight. l am Tammany man myself
and know what 1t is to seek for Office
and to have others Geek for 1t, but l
want to say right here that never In all
my life have ever seen anything to
equal the rush for spoils by the anti
snappers since Was boy on the farm
and used to watch the hogs climb into
the trough.
Not Asking for Anything.
"But though we are not asking for
anything yet, don't imagine that We
are not going to nave our share. We
know exactly what that is. and We have
no more doubt of our getting it thau
You have of getting the money you
nave deposited in the bank. 1t was
ali arranged beforehand, my friend,
and We have Bill Whitney's word for it
that We will get what we were prom
ised. Whitney has Cleveland's word,
and that is enough for any man, for
Whitney and Cleveland nave never
been known TO go back on their words.
When they say that they will
do thing you can depend
upon it they will do it. There has
been q great deal said against Cleve-
lands methods in giving out the offices;
but have never yet heard of his 60
ing back ON his word. Lots of men
were disappointed when he got in in
1884. But 1t vas because he refused
to make good the promises of his lieu
tenants, who had made the promises
without his knowledge. This time it
was different. Whitney made no
promise about the Offices without
Cleveland's knowledge, and repeat
that when the time comes for US to put
forth our hands We will do so, and Pll
bet what fortune have against plea
yune that when We draw back our
hands they will be filled with rich
stutfs, as they say IN the Arabian
Nights.'"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Will DOLLY BLOW ur.
Dolly Watson Has Dynamite Pills IN
Her Interior.

DENVER, COL, Nov. 29.--Miss Dolly
Watson OF this city, according to her
own story. quArrelcd with Jacob Whit.
tier, when he seized her and forced
down her thros: six pellets, winch he
assured her contained dynamite.
Dolly's landlady insisted upon her
leaving the house at once. and gave
her q pair of felt slippers 20 go down
stairs with TO prevent the dynamite
from exploding. Her friends avoid
her as If she had contagious disease.
When che told her story ia Justice
Libert's court the audience fed in
hurry. and one deputy shered. IN bis
eagerness 10 get out, smashed q WIN
dow. Physicians. who have been con-
suited, disagree as 10 the probable con-
sequence Ia case DoIlie really has dy-
Mantle in her system. Some ssy che ss
destined 10 explode. others that the
dynamite must have lost its force.
Whittier has been arrested and 10
held 10 await the outcome of his expc-
riment.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

Porter Says the Census Office Should be
Made Permanent.

WAsHINGToS, Nov. 29.-Superinten-
dent Porter. In his annual report to
the secretary of the interior. again
recommends that the census office be
made a permanent bureau of the gov
ernment. From the beginning of the
eleventh census up to the fiscal year,
June so, 1892, the total disbursements
for the service amounted to SS, ,203, ,693,
q portion of which was for the pay of
enumerators, s., ,495, ASS; farms, homes
and mortgages. Sl.005,77l; census
proper, s66i. 1862; manufacturers, S64s,-
379; printing aud stationery, 1851 ,6s6.
Since July. 1891. the number of clerks
on the roll Of the Offices has been re-
duced from $3.50 to 1.214. and by the
beginning OF the new year the employees
will not exceed 1000. It's estimated
that S240, 900 wilt be required to run
the Office from March to June 80, 1898.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Grover G,ea, Shot.

ExsoRE, Va, Nov. pa heavy gale
kept Mr.. Cleveland from shooting
duck today, a. he intended, but he
shot snIpe instead. In an hours time
he bagged l26 birds, fifty-three of these
at one shot. Five democrats, presum-
ably Office seekers, attempted to sail
scross the bay to see Mr.. Cleveland.
Their boat capslzed and they would
have drowned but for the life-saving
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

A 8ro.ooo Package Found 20 Coosain
Only wssse Paper.

GkIvKrTor, Tex, Nov. 1e.-This
mornings 40 train from HoustoD
beng the Wells, Fargo q co. eqIrew.
IN charge Of Messenger Harris. lad .
package addressed to the Island CITY
savings bank, valued ~ $4,000. This
package had been received from
the Wells Fsyge nsessenGey GA
the New Drleane Houston run.
and had been shipped by
Houptzs Bros.. New York City. The
parcel wss taken - the eens'gn-es. re-
esised and rersiptea for by Teller
gonn T. Mccarthy. When opened the
g,srcel was found o. contsin nothing
bot brown psses cut into slips the SIZE
Of bsnk pote spd neatly made up
jnto bundles fastened vita f9btRf
hends.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

New YORK, Nov. 29.-At today's
meeting of both the eastern and west
ern sales-agents of the Anthracite Coal
company it was decided TO allow the
prices agreed upon september TO re-
main unchanged. The eastern men,
however. concluded that the produc-
tion for December should be regulated
by the weather, although the output
may subsequently be reduced to $780,
600 tons. owing 10 the overlooked con.
dition of the eastern markets.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

LoSpoS. Nov. A dispatch TO the
Standard from Sc. Petersburg Gays
that the appeals of the provinces 70 the
government for help indicate that the
famine viii be acute, though less gen.
eral than in 1891. Private correspond
cnce bellies the peeslmisilo official har-
vest reports, but shows thst IN many
places pessanis are starving. And yet
Russian wheat is pouring in large guam
titles into Great Britain.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

death of Dr.. Scott. the annual message
Of the president TO congress may be de-
laysd IN iss presentation; bus the de-
lay will not be for more than . few
DAYS. The president is hard worker
and he has already compleied most o.
HE task. To finish the message Will
not require great deal of time, and
after the funeral Of DIR. Scott he Will be
able 10 devote tho following days ex-
clusively 10 its preparation. In tho
event that the message is not sent 10
congress Monday, the president will
transmit . brief statement promising
- message ia writing AT an early day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Captured the Gang.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 29.-One of
the boldest and most troublesome
gangs of robbers known in the south
has been caught IN Nashville. The
gang has worked Birmingham, Atlanta,
Augusta, Memphis, New Orleans,
LouisviIle and other cities TO the
amount of about $4,000 each. They
robbed q jewelry store IN this city sew
eral days ago of $4,000 worth of dia.
monds. 1t is said that they are the
parties who held up several trains IN
northern Georgia recently.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Killed bv Her Son-in.Law.

SHREVEPORT, La, Nov. 29.-Mrs. j.
S. Single was killed today at her home
FL Pas, IN North Boss Paris. She was
the widow of a steamboat captain on
the river. 1t seems she demonstrated
with her son-in-law for. driving away
and selling her stock. when he grew
angry and shot her with = double-bar-
relied shotgun.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
DROPPED TWO CHARGES.
Prof Briggs Trial Opens in His
Favor.


NEw YoRK, Nov. 2s.-The trial of
Prof. Charles A. Briggs WAS resumed
this afternoon. The court today
opened with prayer by Prof. William
Z. Young Of Centre college, the mod
orator OF the general assembly. After
roll cali, DIR. George Alexander's mo-
ton thai charges Nos. and OF the
amended charges be dropped by the
prosecuting committee, as made yes
terday afternoon and laid over until
today, was taken up. Colonel Nc
Gosh. of the prosecuting committee,
and acting as counsel. made u lengthy
argument showing why the commit
tees action was taken, and notifying
the presbytery that they could not, as
suggested by DIR, Alexander's motion,
drop thu two cha rEes rs objected to by
Mr.. Briggs.
Amotlon to divide the question and
first take up charge numper four and
then seven, WAS carried; and then
charge number four was taken up and
discussed. Professor Francis Brown, of
the Union Theological Seminary, took
the floor IN defense OF DIR. Briggs. DIR.
William q. Shedd then spoke against
the striking out OF the charge upon the
ground that DR.. Briggs Lad not repudi-
sted the language of the inaugural, but
only the charge, and, while ne did not
accuse the defendant of bereving the
Presbytery, he said ne had contradicted
himself President Thomas S. Hast
ings, of the Union Theological Semi
nafy then talked upon the demurrer of
the accused, and Or. Shedd's accuse
ton that he had contradicted himself.
He defended DR.. Briggs and advocated
the striking out OF the charge on the
ground that it was radical change
and differed with the old charge.
when the presbytery, he SAID
"tells the accused that ne contradicts
himself when ne has told the m that he
disavows the charge and substantiates
the dissvowsl in his demurrer, it gives
the lie to DR.. Briggs, and that's the
plain English of 1t and there is no way
OF getting around il by any casuistry."
DIR. Hastings was mildly called to or
der by Moderator Bliss, who assured
the presbytery that he did rot have
any idea that DIR. Hastings meant to
infer that the presbyters were liars.
The question Of striking out on charge
four was put TO . vote and was carried
by . divisional vote Of 20 to 40. Colonel
McCook made an exception on the
part Of the prosecuting committee
against the action of the presbytery in
striking out the charge. Charge seven
Was then taken up and after . much
shorter discussion vas striken out by a
vote of "A to 81. Colonel McCook made
the same objection to this action. The
meeting then adjourned till o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

Hor srRfSes, Ark, Nov. 2e.-United
stsRs Senator Gibson Of View Orleans is
diving at the Park hotel n this city.
lie Ass been dangerously illwth heat i
disease for some tine. The senator 10
over 20 year, old and his friends here
fear be viIl not sgTvire Tnsnv dsra.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Nicararua Canal convention.

New ORLEANS. Nov. 2e.-All trains
arriving today brought 10 the city del
egafes TO the convention which opens
tomorrow in favor Of the Nicaragua
canal. The indications are that nearly
all of the states viii he represented.
Senator Morgan Of Alabama teic-
graphed that be will arrive Thursdsy.
He will address the convention.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Restricting Irnnlgration.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.--The most i'm
partant proposition submitted at to-
DAYS meeting of the immigration CON-
mittee was this: THAT all immlgra-
ton, except from North and South
American countries, shall bc sus-
pended for one year, from March /,
1898; the Law TO be so framed as not to
hinder the free return of American
citizens or the easy admission OF
xis.tore
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Professor Smiths Trial.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 29.--Professor Smith
was somewhat surprised when the vote
on the second charge against him was
announced. "The result was not un-
expected" he said, "but | was sur
prised that the majority was 40 large.
/ had hoped to break the force of the
prosecution"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
McGinnis Is Dead.

RoME, Ga, Nov. 29.-Sheriff N. H.
McGlnnis, who was snot last Friday
by train robbers at PIainvilie, died this
afternoon. 1t Is feared that 3 mob of
citizens will enter the jail at Calhoun
tonight when they learn uf the sherif's
death and take ont Chester Scott and
Ben Morrow and hang them.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
SUFFERING IN HOMESTEAD.
Tho Families Of the Strikers Are ID
Want and Destitution.

PIrTsBuRa, Pa, Nov. 29.-Reports
from Homestead tonight are that the
majority of the families of the defeat
ed strikers are suffering seriously for
want of the bare necessities of life.
Aid must be forthcoming Immediately,
as the distressed condition is rapidly
becoming more prevalent. Homestead
citizens are rendering every possible
assistance, but are entirely unable to
meet the fast increasing demands. A
committee to solicit aid for the needy
Homesteaders was organized today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Barren Whins pohha.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29.-The fight
between jim Barren of Australia and
Robert Dobcs OF Omaha, hight weights,
took place before the Palo Alto Ath-
letc club tonight. Barren won in the
second round, scoring n clean knock
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30

GRKAr FAIEs, Mont. Nov. 7a.--Ths
west bound tram. which reaches Great
Falls IN tire forenoon, was held mp east
of this city about o'clock this morn
ing by thrte men. who entered and
serured the local safe, but failed to
open The fhrnuzn safe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
p;vsi 8, ~. a. A r

ToPEKA, Kas.. Nov. 29.-Tbe er-
union soldiers of the peoples party
effected today sn organization OF the
"RoysIn IN Blue Of America" ss rivsl
10 the Grand Army of the Republic.
The order well be organized IN every
safe in the union and the secret work
viii lie nilsr to the o. A. n.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-30
Tvphold in St. Louis,

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29.--The typhoid
fever epidemic grows more alarming
with each successive day. The num-
ber of new ceses today was llS up to
5 o'clock, against z2O yesterday, lis
Sunday and 200 Saturday. From Sun
day night to noon yesterday, twenty
deaths are reported from typhoid.