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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
TRAGEDY WITH A MYSTERY.
Postmaster Ferris Of Sandstone Run Over
by d Train.

Wednesday west-bound tram on the
Michigan Central ran over the body Of
a man b.tween Jackson and Parma. IL
is impossible To discover whether the
man @ss dead before the train struck
bin or not. Engineer P~ppitt says ne
saw the man lying on the track. but
not soon enough 81 stop the engine be-
fore running over him. He thinks the
man vas dead or lnseosble, az he lay
perfectly still on the track. There vas
blood on his head aud he bad und0obt-
edly been either stunned or killed ny
blow or falling. The body vac mutt
lated beyond Tsceyniton, but by meaDs
OF brown check coat, hight wool hat
With brim wsth q leather strap around
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Sale of Lookout Mountain Properties.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 18.-A special
from Chattanooga says: The Lockout
Mountain properties were sold at
auction today under q chancery court
decree. Lookout Inn, which cost $780,
600. was started At $50, 900 and was sold
At $50, 900 to Mr.. Jones. acting for BIS
ton parties. He also bought $400. 900
stock in the land company for $l3,750,
worth or q conservative basis fully &c.,
900. The Lo bkout Mountain railroad
broad guage, which cost 100000. was
bid in for the Union Trust company st
$Sl 900. The trust company holds
$500, 900 in bonds. The sum total of
the sale is 1888, $50.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
CRANK OR MURDERER4
Charles II. Peeknam Claims to Have
Killed the Bordens.

Killed the Bordsns.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. ls.-"I am
the murderer OF Andrew J. Borden
and his wife," That was the startling
announcement made by = arrange man
IT, Officer "Bill' Medley - ne at IN po-
Ice headquarters this morning.
"Just the man We want" remarked
the officer quietly. "We've been LOOK
ing for you about two weeks. am
very glsd to meet you."
The stranger that made this surpris-
ing statement stood in the guarc-room
Of the central police station with an
expsctant look on his face and an Air
of brsvado that seemed 70 indicate that
be thought he Was = pretty impcItant
man in the eyes OF the world. at WAS
. horrible thing. but had to do it," be-
continued. Then, with . sneer, be re-
marked: "Dld the job pretty we'll.
didn't II Scould do another just like
IL now if saw IT."
"welI, il that's So" remarked Officer
Needy, II guess I'll turn you over 10
someone else" Then he marched the
man before Assistant Marshal Fleet.
Before that officer the man said: III
Understood you we're looking for me.
and a. knew you wouldn't find me
thought had better give myself up.
Pm a pretty slick murderer, am, and
can do up the police every time"
Charles 10. Peckham His Name.
The officers took look ut the person
who was 50 "shck q murderer" He
was in the nslghborhood Of five feet
five inches IN height and weighed per-
haps 100 pounds. HIS features were
sharp and drawn and there WAS an un-
natural look In his dark eyes. "My
name Is Charles III. Peckham," he sasd.
al 1--we in Wessport and I am 81 years
old. But I'm dandy, am.
81 hated 10 see an innocent person
accused OF one of my crimes, and was
AFRAID that she might eventually be
hung, and then | should feel very
sorry. IL the Fall River police force
had been sharp enough you would
have caught me; but, OF course, knew
when killed the couple you couifn't
do that. 40 ! came around to see you.
Tells How 10 was Done.
"You see Was TINS way. I knew
that Andrew Borden and his wife had
lived long enough and mat the COM
nlunity would be better satisfied with
them dead than living. so. SIR. de-
cded TO benefit the community and be
the friend OF mankind have always
been, 80 took my little hatchet-and
II issg cd itsla Ratchet. although l
don't hsppca 90 have IL with me now
and nidiug lt IN my poke. just stole
through Or. Chagnon's yard aud
climbed the fence INTO the Borden
ysrl. When | wss IN The Borden yard
just stole quietly pact the barn uptil
| reached The rear cellar door. Then.
when I get inside, wsited down cellar
uRtd thought everything was all
right, tne went up STAIRS No one
wa thsfe. go stole up another flight
and soon ! heard sme one at work in
the front chamber. looked IN there,
and who should see but enc of the
very persons wanted, Mrs. Borden.
rstt Bsr WIN TIA. Hasea-s.
She did not see me and I stole qui-
city n; behind her aud let the Ratchet
SO. she sank right down and fell on
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
"In Hoe Sipno" Don't Go.

A dispatch from Detroit states that
the long standing friction in the police
department of that city between the
Catholic and anti-Catholic factions has
been increased rather than allayed by
the issue of the following peculiar order
from the new chief of police: cali
members of the force when on duty
will not be permitted to wear on any
part OF their police uniform any badge
except that furnished by the board of
police, q. A. T. buttons excepted"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Non-Partisan Reception.

IONA. Aug. 1S.-Judge Allen B.
Morse, democratic nominee for gov
ernor. was gwen a reception at the
opera house this evening by the citi-
zene, the affair being non-partisan.
Mayor DAVIS was chairman and his ad.
dress of welcome set the house wild.
Speeches were made by several promi.
nent citizens and the judge was sp-
plauded for nearly ten minutes upon
taking the platform. He was deeply
affected by the hearty welcome ex-
tended him by the citizens of Iunia.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

fPrScEroS, KY, Aug. ia general
fight with guns and knives took place
between The Hynes and Payne families
in LYON cornty yesterday. The hight
grew out of an oli sradgs aud vss
participated n by about a dozen mem
her. Of both families. IL IS reported
that two Of ths faynes we're killed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

KNoxvuLE,Aug. lS.-t,eneral Carnes
has gone into camp at Ofiuts, four
miles from Coal Greek. He will 60 to
the relief of Fort Anderson at dav.
break. There has been no fighting
snce dark. Twp hundred more voIun.
tsers leave here for Coal Creek at 4 q.
m. They are sleeping In the cara.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

NoRwALK. o.. Aug. ls.--(irashoppers
in countless numbers are dong An inn
mense amount OF damage To oats and
others grow ng crops. 50 destructive
have they been that whole fields Of
oats have oeen destr yed. Farmers
have plowed them under or turned cat
tie into the fields.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Algiers in Danger.

NV osLssss. Aug. Is.-Tbs town Of
Ayers 70 threatened vish Inundstion,
the result OF crack IN The levee. TIE
crack 10 about ak inches vide and is
spreading rapidly. Large sangs are st
work Trying 70 stop the orevasse.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

Lima, O., Aug. ls.-County Commis-
sioner Bice, who wac recently bitten hv
al angry farmer in . fight about had
roads - dying with blood poisoning
HIS thumb vas smputsted bat hs hodv
has swollen to enormous proportions.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Arrested for Robbing the Mails.

WALTON. Mich, Aug. l9.-Officer
Brewster this evening arrested Jesse
Green, an umbrella peddler. AZ Reed
City, for rlhing the mail pouch from
Colon to Traverse City on July 26 last.
He will have his examination before
United States Commissioner Roberts At
Traverse City tomorrow. He is now in
iAil
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
WORLDS FAIR PRESIDENT.

Baker Resigns and Higganbotham is
Chosen to Succeed HIM.
CHICAGO, Aug. Is. - William 7.
Bakers resignation as president of the
worlds fair company was presented to-
day and unanimously accepted.
H. n. Higganbotham was at once
elected president to succeed MIR.
Baker and Fred w. Peck was promoted
from the racks TO the first vice pres,-
dency, vacated by Mr.. Higganbothaim
Robt. A. Waller remains second vice
president.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

Tca vcnt have e. hare q struggle With
th-us, ~ you Do with the ordinary pa You
wuns notice tem Mildly and gently, bus
thoroughly and effects vely. they cleanse and
f'-<'liste tie shols system. SICK or Bilious
Heassrs'iass. Consfapsfion. fndiepstion. Bilious
Aft>ess, and al deranxcsDents u The hv~r,
sfousseh. sad ba~els are prevented. relieved.
ard ssaFp<l
Theyrs thr h-~f h~vr pili known. purely
veestsbie. perfectly hsrsnls-s< th~ smallest
essassss ami o~~ ~ sese Tsryr~ the cAeuD-
~ pills Fnu can buy, NC. fnr they're s4ssyr,
sIsxssf - give ~stisfsessssr.. ~ ysur unn>v
n refnrufSt Ns'ae recxsTesi or no cav ~
Is pan peculiar - DR. Flercs's u~lisip~H
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
Seventh District Congressman.

PoRr HURON, Aug. ls.-tn the repub-
lican congressional convention held
THE afternoon Philip I. Wixon of Sani-
lac county was nominated for congress
by acclaim alton.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

you nave hot weather want that touches anything
for wear for house use, you know its at Spring q
Company's-if it's anywhere You know how certain
is that prices will be your favor and how every day.
at dozen counters more bargain lots are sure to
be found You know how cool and airy the store Is
and how welcome you to use 1t. Some OF the CEN
tiers of special interest
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

~ Nc EV4&ats
s &c. ss...s 3 fGsssss ] "a "a : J
Batteries Clsrkson and Zlmmer.
King and 0Roarke.
At Louisville:
Loaissilis. 0 800 "a 10
Bsttsries-Sanders and Grim, Abbey
and Nc CURE.
Al st. LOUIS:
ba.timore 0 0 0 o 0 3-4 8
BAttsries-Morsn and Hawke, Gun
son and Stevens.
AT Pittsburg:
bo sssS 0 IL 5 |
Batteries Ebert aud Mack, Nichols
and Kelly.
At Cincinnati:
Cincinnati-0 o 0 o 0 o o 90 l 8
Phlladelpahi-l y o D 0 -
Batterles-Chamberl and Vaughn,
Weihing and Cross.
At Chicago:
CHICAGO, ;.-.--.--s 2oSd g I esls 8
Batteries and Kittrdge,
HaddOck aud hinslow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

H clears tie
hessd when you
clear the stomach
and bowels You
can't think. with
your system al
c hoked up and
stsgnent That's
inst the time To
contract d.sease,
toa
Put yourself In
rcud con dition
with DR. Ficrces
l. is,nzar% Palate
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
CHINA SILKS.

Like the brilliant fash light that beckons the
midnight mariner to safe and quiet harbor, they
give you equal protection from dangerous high
price shoals and rocks We announce some
thing unusual and extraordinary this week.
something that should make you anxious and
persistent to claim share of the prize. Our
entire stock of China Silks will be closed out
in lots as follows:
$l2 SM $676
80 IS cash eaoAl
sl6 China Sik Patterns 776
fS7.25 sas o each parckase) =
rs @ow SIS China SAX 076
(Ss.2 cared o each dyo.)
These beautiful Silk Dress Fabrics will be
found in unlimited variety of shades and pat
terms and at prices quoted should be closed
out the first day of sale.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19
THE MUSIC OF TREES AND
| WILD WAVES

And all the Summer songstcrs sounds sweetest
when you dress is rght-tempercd to the time
The dress thinking has all been done for you
the things are here ready for you to criticize
and own Eyes, own cheaply, on account OF large
buying and exceptional opportunities
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-19

Have been ENJOYING that outing or absorbed IN
have hummed, hands have worked, and the
new early Fall Novelties are here. Tier on
tier of fine wool fabrics are ready for you, al
most before you are ready for them.
Can you imagine handsome dress that may
be worn in the rain without absorbing one drop
of water? We have them It's another step
in the march of improvement A fabric soft
and delicate, yet impervious to water Ask for
our celebrated CRAVENETTE CLOTH and
YOU have it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
NO POLITICS IN 1T.
Thus Says Dickinson of Cleve-
lands Visit.

Thus Says Dickinson of Cleve-
lands Visit.
DETROIT. Mich, Feb. 3d. Grover
Cleveland and party returned from Ann
Arbor last night at 10 O'Clock. The ex-
president said he was very we'll pleased
with his reception, which was one of
the heartiest ever rendered him. Sew
eral politicians here do not place i'm
plicit confidence in his statement that
he is simply on a holiday vacation to
fill lOng-deterred engagement. They
aver that the trip was the direct manip-
ulatiOn of Don NJ. Dickinson, who is
anxious to offset the growing Hill move
ment in the state. 1t is even whispered
that it is the beginning of concentra-
ton of Western forces in Cleveland'S
favor. That the eX-president should
come here at this particular time and
make his plea for purer sentiment in
national politics is regarded as pecul-
iarly significant.
Hutchinson wanted the speech in
favor Of virtue and purity printed SIM
ultaneously with the addresses at the
banquet of the Michigan club" said one
Hill Democrat. He wants COMPARE
sons to- be made, for he swears by Cleve-
land in everything" Dickinson him
self denies that either he or tue -presi-
dent is actuated by any such motives.
Il assure you there is no politics in
this" he told correspondent. 1.-The
Republicans have been too kind for US
to attempt to derive any partisan salts
faction out of yesterdays demonstra
tiOn.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
BEAUTIFUL HOMES

We have now in our hands with
out exception the mOstbeaut ifuI
piece of residence property in st.
Paul. This isClay's Addition. 'front.'
ing on the river at the foot Of
Cleveland avenue. 1t is covered
with fine trees, and lies perfectly.
We propose to make this a choice
residence neighborhOod, and we
will guarantee none but desirable
neighbors. We will not sell to
spectators. but to the right people
desiring to build we offer special
inducements. We do not intend to
have any cheap houses ON this adj
dition. But if you will agree to
build good house, and are the
right sort of man, we will sell you
a lot so by $50 feet, worth $1,000
orS1, POO, for nOminalprice. The
West Seventh street electric line
runs within a block of this addition,
and it is accessible to the beautiful
scenery and attractive society of
Fort Smelling. We have, also, the
best property in South st. Paul. as
we'll as good property in other
parts of the city, and fine acre
property for market gardens.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
GEN. COLLINS VIEWS.
Delegates Should Go Unpledged
to Any Men,

Delegates Should Go Unpledged
to Any Men.
Boston, Feb. 23.-Hon. Patrick A.
Collins was seen last night in regard to
the story that he had arranged for a
Democratic presidential ticket of
Palmer and Russell. HE said: "All
this is mere talk. am not, and do not
pretend to be, factor in president
making. The convention in June will
settle it. The party and not the man,
or men, is what we are after. What is
best to be done is not to be determined
before the convention meets, nor, per-
haps, before the last hours of that COIL
vention. 1t is idle now for any man to
name ticket,and l am not an idle man."
: In the present uncertainty of the Dem
Ocratic party, with the disturbances
prevailing, especially in New York,
wisdom dictates that all delegations
should 60 unpledged, fOot-loose and
free, so that they shall do the best I'M
der the circumstances when the last
hour comes. Then the wisdom of the
party will prevail. No man IN our
party now knows exactly what is best
to be done. All will know. at least APP
proXimately, then, and we will know
also that two Democrats can be elected
president and vice president of the
United States if an unmuZZled cOnven-
ton with wisdom names them. l have
no candidates, but if l am delegate,
think L can find them among the 6,000,-
600 Democrats of the country"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
DEADLY GUN FIGHT.
Officers and Toughs Have a Shoot
ing Match.


ing Match.
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Feb. ga des-
perate fight between police officials aud
three toughs, supposed to be burglars,
took place here tonight. As result
two men are dying and two 9TH
ers are badly wounded. At about
s O'Clock Officers Cornell and Greene
noticed three men trying to dispose of
some raZorS on Fifth street. The two
policemen approached the men and told
them to consider themselves under ar
rest. The deSperadoeS answered by
pulling out self-cocking revolvers,
which they began firing at the police
men.
Officer Cornell fell or the pavement
with bullet through his groin. but re-
TURNED fire at the then retreating men.
LII the mean time Officer Greene opened
fire, and at least dozen shots were ex-
changed. One of the desperadOes ran
into a restaurant, where one of his
companions had already sought
safety, and Officer Greene followed
and demanded that he surrender and
both burglars again opened fire on the
officer and in some manner the lights
were eXtingulShed. Greene managed
TO dodge three shots and succeeded in
shooting one man through the mouth
and the other through the right breast.
The men ran out of the res
taurant and disappeared. BY this
time large crowd gathered on the
street. and one of the burglars who be-
gan the shooting was captured. Twenty
minutes later the police were notified
that man was found dying on a door
step on Eighth avenue. The dying
man was found to be one of the men
who opened fire on the officers
in the restaurant. He was taken
to the engine house but refused to
divuige his name. The doctors say he
cannot recover. The man arrested was
shot through the arm and wrist. The
man who was shot through the mouth,
and who is no doubt the worst
injured, has not been found and
is supposed to have lfalen some
where near the scene of the
shooting. Officer Cornell, who was
shot in the groin, is not dangerously in
jured, and will probably recover. The
town is wild with excitement. The
three men came here day or so ago,
and are supposed to hail from Pitts
burg, but it is believed that they are the
same gang that have been -robbing
stores at Niles, o.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
DELICIOUS DAINTIEs.
Mrs. Hayes Very Popular With
Local Ladies just Now.


Her salads are simply delicious.''
This was the unanimous verdict of the
large gathering at Dayton Avenue
Presbyterian church yesterday, where
course of culinary lessons are being
given this week by Mrs. WilIet NJ.
Hayes, of the State Agricultural School
of North Dakota. The lady is
practical instructor in the difficult
art of cooking, and though
she has given the ladies of st. Paul but
two lessons, she has already won their
admiration for her skill, and her name
Will long be mentioned in their house
holds after she has finished her labors
here and returned to her duties in Da-
kota. 1t was happy idea conceived by
the ladies of the church when, in search
ing about for means by which to raise
fund to use in beautifyings the parlors
of the edifce, they hit upon the orig
lnal plan that is now being carried
out and at the same time give to all the
fair sex an opportunity to become pro-
hclent in the most important Of all
household duties. Mrs. Hayes devoted
Yesterday TO salads, and being provided
with all the necessary apparatus, pre-
pared her dishes before the eyes of her
audience and explained the how and
why of what she did in SO lucid man.
ner that the page in the family cook
book devoted to salads will hereafter
be left undisturbed by all who
heard and saw her. And when
che salad was passed around for
the fair pupils to taste they went into
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
AN UNCANNY CASE.
One Man Kills Himself for Love
of Another.


of Another.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 23.-That the pecu-
liarities of the Alice Mitchell Freda
Ward case at Memphis are not confined
to the feminine sex was demon
strated by the suicide here this
morning of Dr.. E. L. Breedlove, of
Baltimore, Md. A few minutes after s
o'clock the deniZens of Hurts hotel
were startled by a pistol shot which
rang out on the third floor. A few min
utes later Isaac NJ. Judson rushed down
stairs and Informed the proprietor that
DR.. Breedlove had just shot himself.
The police were at once summoned
and took charge of the effects. Mr..
Judson stated that lie was in the room
when BreedlOve shot himself, and gave
the cause of the rash act as deSponden-
cy and a strange attachment to himself.
This latter remark was most significant
when taken in consideration with let
ter found among the dead mans effects,
which contained these words:
| came intending to first kill you and then
kill myself. shall only make an end of my
own miserable existence. My love for you
has been my ruin. l can no more live apart
from you than l can fly. The past month
has been the test and / cannot do it.
There is but one thing which could save me.
in your presence. l shall do that anyhow,
for to die i'll your arms relieves death of half
of its terrorS. / wish it would come to me
naturally, and you could be with me to the
last; then you would have nothing TO dis
honor or aggrieve you.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
THE CURTIS TRIAL.
Arguments Nearly Ended-Mrs
Curtis FaintS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 23.-The taking
of testimony in the rebuttal in the
Curtis trial closed today. Only two
witnesses were examined, both being
for the defense. District Attorney
Barnes then opened the argument to
the jury being followed by the defend
ants attorney, who claimed that the
prosecution had Suppressed material
evidence, though for what purpose he
could not state. A sensational scene
occurred today. Attorney Barnes was
interrupted by scream, which came
from a point just back OF him.
The cry came from Mrs. Curtis,
who was seated by her husband. She
fell III a dead faint. sinking down upon
the floor. Half dozen women rushed
forward to help Mrs. Curtis, while her
husband put both arms around her.
Lawyer Foote and the court clerk then
took hold of the PROSTATE woman and
carried her to the judges chamber.
Arguments in The case will be continued
tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-02-24
CROOKED DIVORCES,
An Iowa Case Stirring Up Sem
SatiOn.


DUBUQUE, To-, Feb. 23.-One of the
most famous divorce cases in the his
tory of Iowa will come up for hearing
at Eldora, the county seat y OF
Hardin county, tomorrow. 1t is a
counterpart of the famous Flack
divorce suit in New York. Col. E. S.
Ellsworth is prominent politician and
millionaire, residing at Sioux Falls.
Last December, it is stated, he entered
suit for divorce, alleging infidelity Oh
the part of his wife. Instead of the
case being heard in open court in regu-
lar order it was advanced on the docket
and tried in the privacy of the hotel
chamber, where no one was present eX-
cept Judge Hidman, the plaintiff and
his attorneys. The wife was then, it is
said, visiting in Colorado.
Not only was she divorced in this star
chamber. but she was also deprived of
the custody of her children and any
share whatever in her husbands vast
property. There is said to be nothing
whatever in the court records to show
the character of the testimony upon
which the divorce was granted. Mrs.
EllsM orth now sues to have the case re-
opened. In her petition she makes
some startling disclosures, and alleges
she knew nothing whatever of the hus-
bands suit until served with notice of
decree, and also that her husband at
tempted to force her to a confession of
criminality.