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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
MARsHALs AT THE POLLS.
They Can Call on the Military and
Sheriffs 10 assist Them.

WAsHISGros, Nov. S.-Solicitor Gen.
eral Aldrch, acting attorney general,
in o formal and sweeping opinion just
rendered as TO the employment of
Uf United States marshals and super
vlsors at the polls, rules, IN
addition to the points previously
covered, as to the rights OF
these officers to be present within the
rails at the. polling places; that the
marshals also nave the right to sum-
mon the sheritf's posse comitatus to as
sst them, and also to call upon all or
ganized military bodies for the same
purpose. The acting attorney general
adds that the alleged instructions, is
sued in New York, Arkansas and Ala
bama, bring the state omcers issuing
them under the provisions of the
United States laws AS to conspiracy to
Obstruct voters.
An opinion OF Attorney General
Taft, referred TO by Acting Attorney
General Aldrlch and adopted by HIM,
was ISSUED September 4, 1886. 1t con-
tains, in addition to the passages quot
ed by Mr.. Aldrich, the following in
regard to calling on troops and sheriff 9
posses: "In this connection ] advise
that you and each of you: deputies.
general and special, have a right to
summon TO your assistance, III prevent
ing and quelling disorder, every person
IN the district above Is years of age,
whatever may be their occupation,
whether civilians or not, and including
the military OF all denominations with
militia, soldiers or marines, all of whom
a 0pn n % no ~ a
fact that they are organized as military
bodies whether of the state or of the
United States), under the immediate
command of their own officers, does
not IN any wise alter their legal char
xcter. They are still the posse cOmi-
tatus."
Attorney General Taft saws he finds
authority for this construction of the
law In an opinion rendered by one of
his predecessors, Attorney General
Caleb Gushing. rendered May q, 1854.
and published in six attorney generals
opinion. p. 466. Mr.. Taft says he pre-
fers to quote frum Mr.. Cushing be-
cause 1t shows that the law on this
point has been we'll settled for many
years. Attorney General Taft further
| says in the opinion quoted from: al
need hardly add that there can be no
state law or state official in this country
who has jurisdiction to oppose you III
discharging your official duties under
the law of the United States. If such
interference shall take place-a thing
not anticipated-you are to disregard il
entirely. The Jaws of the United
States are supreme, ana SO, conse
! quently. is the action Of the officials of
the United States in enforcing them
There is, as virtually you have already
been told, no officer OF u state whom
you may not, by summons, emhody
into your own posse; and any state
| posse already embodied by a sheriff
will be obliged upon your SUMMONS tc
become part of q United States posse
and obey your deputy acting by virtue
officio. This is also adopted by Acting
| Attorney General Aldrlch."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
IAMSATE THE WEED
To Sicken Himself and to Fool
the Doctors.
He APPEARS IN A NEW LIGHT
The Long Drawn Case Is Slowly Nearing
an End-Afguments Were Be-
gun Yesterday.
Register today.

ikCk4StSt
PIrrsBuRa, Nov. 3.-There were about
fifty persons present when the iams
case was resumed this morning.
Charles Hatfield, hospital nurse for the
Tenth regiment. saw Iams strung up.
The heel of his right foot was on the
ground. Then lams would change
and rest on the ball Of his feet. HIS
arms did not appear to bs very straight
and the cord WAS not taut. Iams
asked for chew of tobacco, which he
swallowed. Witness said:
.'lams, you should not have taken
that tobacco" anc lams said, 81 did it
for q purpose" He said this while he
was still strung up. About five MIN
utes later lams was cut down. lie
then said, ''D-n the doctors; We will
fool them" Witness then poured the
medicine out and Iams said. "(iive me
that canteen." There was beer In the
canteen, and Iams drank about half of
it. Witness again SAID to Iams, "Why
did you take that tobacco?" lams
said, al did II TO fool them; had
purpose" Monday, after lams was
tied up, witness saw him In Homestead
and asked him how he felt. He said
he was all right. Witness asked him
how his thumbs were and he said,
"They are all right" Hatfield said
Iams told him that he would have been
all right If he had not swallowed the
tobacco.
The testimony closed with the exam
ination of Private Jacobs, who was
questioned on minor points. Mr.. Bu-
chanan then asked the court to dis
charge the jury as to DR.. Grlmme. A
discussion arose over the matter. Judge
Porter said "Where an enlisted man
or officer acts under the instructions
of superior officers he is protected un-
less he uses malice, The evidence does
not indicate that there was any malice
on the part of DR.. Grimme. So far as
he is concerned, it appears to the court
that it is question to be determined
whether he acted under the instruction
of his superior or not"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

Predicting That the Republicans VIII
CAryNew York.

New YoRK. Nov. 3.-Carnegie Music
hall WAS crowded to the door tonight,
the OCCASION being . mass meeting To
ratlfy the Minneapolis nominations
under the auspices OF the Business
Mems Republican club. The hail Was
decorated With American flags, and the
banners of the different organizations
stood around the hall, which showed
that almost every line of trade WAS
represented. John Clafiln was chair
man OF the evening and he presented
Frederick TAYLOR, who discussed the
ISSUES OF the campaign III an admirable
manner.
Chairman Clafiin then introduced
Whlielaw Reid, wnospoke laudingly ot
the preceding speakers remarks. Had
he been deaf and dumb, he said from
the waving of the flags IN the audience
he would have known he was IN the
midst of an assemblsge Of republicans.
The republican party, he continued,
has had the making Of the
country for the past thirty
years. and is responsible for It's
present prosperity. The democratic
policy, he said, was direct reversal of
the methods which had produced thls
pleasing result. and he wanted TO know
If the people would say to their cap
tam, when his vessel Is on the rignt
course, keep her there, don't change
her.
Upon the proposed abolition of the
national banks by the democratic
party, by the Withdrawal of the gov
ernment support, he left to the people
To choose whether they wanted the
old state banks with their ''shin plas-
ters" and the uncertain value of
money. or did they want things to re-
main as they were.
Mr.. Reid said that ne returned today
from an extended tour through tho
western part of the state and he made
bold to say that above the Harlem
river the state is all right for the re-
publican party, and that If the repub-
licans OF this city will only do as good
as they did in 1883 he would guarantee
that the state would be republican by
double the majority rendered the party
in that year.
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford was called
for and said that he believed from
what he had seen in West Virginia that
that state would give her electoral vote
for the republican candidates. The
meeting then adjourned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

THOUSANDS KILLED.
French Troops Now Down the Daho-
meyan Warriors.

French Troops Now Down the Daho-
meyan Warriors.
PARIS, Nov. 3.-Further details of the
engagements with the Dahomeyan
foIces on October 20 and 81 have been
telegraphed by Colonel DOdds. 1t ap-
pears from the dispatch that the DahO-
meyans were concentrated in force at
Akas and that the fighting for the two
days resulted IN the repulse of the ma
tlves with terrible loss. Though we'll
armed, BOhanzin's followers are not
familiar with their weapons and have
no idea of taking aim. THIS accounts
for the small French loss during these
two days fighting, of ten killed and
seventy-three wounded, while the loss
of the native forces runs up into the
thousands. This terrible slaughter is
attributed to the deadly effects of the
Lebel rifle.
After the battle overtures of peace
were made to Colonel Dodds. He in
sisted rs preliminary upon the evacu-
alton Of a strongly occupied position on
lhe banks of the river koto. This was
refused, and on October &c, when the
expected reinforcements arrived, the
French column attacked and carried
the lines of entrenchment betwsen
Akas and Kotepa. The following day
they followed up their success by cap.
turing the strongly fortified position
spoken of on the river Koto. This
latter conquest is regarded as very i'm.
pcrtant. At this place Colonel Dodds
gave ms men three days rest in prepar.
alton for his carch. to the capital,
Abumey.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
CONVICT MADE RICHER.
Jacob Noel, Feion, Gets the Estate of
HIS Dead Wife.

CAIcAGo. Nov. 3.-Judge Kohlssat
today decided that Jacob Noel. CON-
wet in the state prison at Michigan
City. Ind. was entitled TO the $500
estate left by Mrs. Mary Vinke, because
they had been husband and wife and
had never been legally separated. John
NInke of Roseland was removed As ad-
ministrator and William Garrett. Jr.,
appointed in his place. Mrs. N'nke
died IN May 10 last, and Ninke secured
letters of administration by represent
ing himself as the husband OF de-
ceased. and alleging that be and two
children of Mrs. Nlnke 10y former
marriage we're the only heirs. He
claimed that Mrs. Nlnke secured d.
vorce from Noel in Elkhart, Ind. Noel
heard all this and filed a petition IN
the probate court to have Nnke re-
moved
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
SUCCESSFUL BANK SNINDLER.
Forges Checks and Stamps With Bogus
Certifcation Mark.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-The treasury
department has been informed of the
operations of man travelling under
the names of w. ii. Melbourne, +. F..
Rose and other aliases, who is making
large sums of money on forged checks
bearing forged marks Of -certification.
He makes out a check to suit his fancy
and stamps it with a counterfeit of the
certifying stamp of the bank on which
the check is drawn. Every bank has q
record of these stamps and the author
tiles believe that the counterfeiter has
one. The ruse Is simple and remark
ably successful. The National Capitol
bank of Washington has received two
checks which came from this rOgue's
hands. One called for $500 and the
other for $1,000. They were paid in
Cincinnati, and 1t is understood that
the police have learned that the fellow
has left Cincinnati and is on his way to
Chicago. 1t is a new idea of roguery,
the treasury officials say, and it will
necessitate the invention of entirely
new safeguards for the protection of
hapEs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

wealthy contractor of GEORGETOWN.
The ceremony was performed n Trim
ity church by FIR. scanion. and q recep-
ton followed at the residence of the
brides parents. There Was large at
tendance from the professional and
social circles of the capital, and the
bridal couple received many valuable
gifts. among them house and lot
from Mr.. MCGOWAN. President Harrl-
son sent handsome boquet from the
White House conservatories. Mr.. and
Mrs. oulahan started tonight on trip
TO the west and Will return in time TO
enable the groom 20 resume his duties
in charge or the United Press service
at the capital during the sessions of
congress.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

the next house. They don't claim 1t
themselves. The statement given out
81 the republican headquarters this al
ternoon says that the republicans Will
and that the popullsts will hold the
balance OF power The democratic
statement says that there will be IN the
next house . democratic majority or
forty. Just TO make the thing COM
plete and to show what harmony OF
opinion prevails among the three COM
mittees. IL should be said that the pop
ulIsIs' congressional committee de-
clarss that the third party will have =
decided majority Ia the next house.
And there YOU are.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
Elevator Burned.

PLAINrIELp, Ind, Nov. 3.-The large
Tulley elevator and the Vandalia pas
senger depot here were destroyed by
fire last night. The elevator contained
5000 bushels of wheat, all of which
was destroyed. The fire was undoubt-
edly of incendiary origin and is be-
lieved was the work Of friends OF the
man Williams, who was killed at DO.
lltical rally a week ago 10y man named
Allison. 1t had been reported that Al
lison was concealed in the elevator and
was being fed by his parents, who live
near by. Allison Was not in the eleva.
tor, however, as he lett town immedi-
ately after he committed the crime.
The affair has caused great excitement
mere.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
DECLINED BY WILLIAM NORRIS
The Socialist Poet Unwilling to Succeed
Tcnnyson.

LONDON, Nov. 3.-Notwithstandin
the qualified denial by William Morris,
the socialist poet, that be had been
offered the post Of poet laureate, 1t has
been ascertained that Mr.. Gladstone
delegated Professor Bryce to make the
offer to Morris and that the latter de-
clined it. 1t is said that Mr.. Gladstone
prefers for the present to svnid Offering
the honor to Swinburne. probably be-
cause Swinburne has been opposed to
Irish home rule, and also because
Swinburne IS said TO have shocked Mr..
Gladstone, as we'll as the Royal family.
buy his poem about year ago In
whice he advocated the assassination
of the car of Russia.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
COULDN'T HIT THE CLOUD.
Rainmakers Keep People Awake Al
Night, But Get No Rain.

WASHINGTON. Nov 3.-The people of
Washington have 1t in for the rain
makers today. For the last two weeks
they have been attempting to blow q
hole in the sky TO let the rain through,
but without success. Though trying
on weak nerves, no special complaint
was made, hut at sundow Yesterday
the rainmakers spied cloud coming
up from the horizon and they ''laycd
for It." Darkness shut the cloud
from view before it got within
range, but the rainmakers had it's
course and by gUaglng its Speed esti-
mated that 1t would get within range
little after midnight. 1t was an un
seemly hour and everybody, from the
President down, was sure to be aroused
from slumber; but in the cause
of science everything goes, and SO. a
little after the wltcning hour the first
shot was fired. 1t split the night with
terrific roar aud brought everybody
in bed to a sitting posture. Hardly
had the echoes died away before an
other night splitter let louse.
The windows in the houses miles
away ratified and teeth chartered like
rain on the roof. The nervous were
frightened, the sick made worse, while
the strong simply swore at Dryenforth
and all of his ilk; but the rain-makers
had evidently not hit the cloud, for no
rain fell, and fearful lest the clouds
should get away they kept up can
nonade all along the line until day
light came, when the cloud. untouched, +,
was seen gsyly sailing over thu horizon.
The result was heavy dew. city full
of wrath and more protests TO the af-
ternoon papers than can be published
in fortnight. The president isn't say
ing anything, but 1t is understood that
the next year appropriation bill for
rain-maklng will be vetoed with red INK 4.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

Catholics and Anti Catholics 20 Test
Their Strength N Deuolt.

Catholics and Anti Catholics 20 Test
Their Strength N Detroit.
DETnoTT, Nov. 3.-For the past month
there has been a concentrated move
ment going en- among the Catholic 40
ceties of this city and county to try
conclusions with the American Frosec-
tive association III the county election.
Several meetings of delegates from ail
these societies have been held, 81 which
the question has been csnvassed and
positions have been taken on TIE state.
county and legislative tickets.
further meeting - % be held TOMORROW
~ finally determine the position winch
the societiss Wi take ou the alder
rnsnic candidates who hsve not yet
been decided upon.
The strength 81 TIE movement r.
varlouslv estimated 81 from 1900 10
T. .0eo voters, vho belong n different
Catholic organizations. 50 Far - t8e
tickets have beer gone ever. 10 ci5oioe
fass beeB expfessed between The repDb-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

Bitter Feeling a, Oliver Springs May Lead
to Trouble.

CHATTANOOGA Tenn, Nov. S.-Bltter
feeling still exists IN the section where
occurred the war between the Tree miu-
ers aud slate troops over the convict
question The residence OF William
Lewis at Oliver Springs has been burned
and the fire j. supposed to be the work
of incend sfy miners. WHO are bitter
because of Mr.. Lewis kindness 10 the
troops. Captain Fyiie # the national
guard SAYS matters look serious smong
the miners and be expects more
trouble.
NssHv11E, Tenn. Nov. S.-A spec al
from Oisver Springs ssys the house Of
Mrs. Lewis there wss destroyed ~ fire
last night. 4 crowd Of miners marched
Into the town and openly set tie house
on gre. HRS Lewis was very kIDd 10
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
Booth Improying.

New York, Nov. 3.-Edwin Booth
arrived IN this city from Lakewood to-
day at noon, and was driven 10 the
Players club. He was accompanied
by his daughter, Mrs. Grossman. He
is comfortably installed in his apart
ments at the club, where he intenGs TO
remain indefinitely. Mr.. Booth is still
in a very weak condition, but it is au-
thoritatively stated that the accounts
of his recent illness were very much
exaggerated. Mr.. Booths plans for
the future are not known.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
RELIED oH THEIR SAINT.
President Disz Explains the Massacre
q. Tomzschic-

CITY or MBxIco, Nov. 3.-President
Dlsz says the trouble at Iomaschle
was not one af taxes. The Indians re-
fuse to recognize any authority except
that of the so-cslled Ss;ntess Colora.
General Rancel was sent with a small
force TO compel obedience. but the fs-
nstical Indians, relying on the aid OF
their SAINT, fought desperately and de-
fested Rsncel. Then the govsrnment
sent 400 soldiers against the Tomas
chisus, who bad fewer than hundred
fighting men aud lost forty-seven.
The government lost more tnsn one
hundred killed and wounded. The
affair was local and religious and II IS
now ended.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 3.--No
meeting between the merchants aud
the striking unions was held today and
the situation remains strained. During
the afternoon about 900 strikers
turned out and psraded tue streets.
Not more than dozen white men
were IN line. They cheered "a they
went by. but there was no violence, the
parade being arranged more tor the
purpose OF showing the strength OF the
union than anything else. The mer-
chants have decided To bind themselves
into protective union To deal with the
trouble About =, 500 has been raised
bY them 20 carrY on the tght.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
Big Morning Blaze.

ATcHIsoS, Kas.. Nov. AT O'Clock
this morning fire was discovered Is
suing from McLeod's photograph
gallery, No. 509 Commercial street.
At this hour Il o'clock the
fire is eIill burning fiercely. the
iiremen being unable 10 get II
under control. As this ia one Of the
principal business blocksof the city the
loss Will probably be heavy. The cause
of the fire IS supposed 10 spontsneous
Combustion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
rsNE yoVR eaoscE.
Three Parties Claiming Majority in the
Next House.

wAsHrSero~, Nov. S.-The demo
crstc and republican congressional
campaign committees have finished
their isbors. 80 the people belongs the
rest Il will not surprise those who
have followed the declarations winch
have emansted from both headquarters
that each Processes perfect satisfaction
with tas work done and surprised At
tue fatferiux result. Il seems
- he acknowledged On al ssdes.
however. that the republicans
~ssl net have majority Ia
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

Charges Of uttering Heretieai Sayings
"Not Proven"

NEW York, Nov. S.--"Not proven"
Is the verdict arrived at 10y the COM
mission appointed more than twelve
months ago by Bishop Potter TO lnves-
tigate charges against Rev. Dr. Heber
Newton, rector of the Episcopal
Church Of All Souls, that he suffered
heretical sayings" This verdict,
which was signed by all the members
of the commission, WAS handed TO
Bishop Potter two weeks ago, but has
not been made public. DR.. Newton
mas been informed of it. aud now that
the cloud that has been hanging over
his head for year has been removed
he has asked his congregation for "a
twelve-month leave of absence in order
to have complete rest and change.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
Assaulted Mother and Daughter.

NEWPORT. X. l., Nov. s.-The widow
of the late Gen. q. Il. Warren, united
States engineer corps, and Miss War
rem were Knocked down aud assaulted
at midnight Tuesday. They were GO
ing down Catherine street TO their
home when a man darted out from a
dark court and threw Mrs. Warren
down. He then knocked the daughter
down. lie demanded money, but Mrs.
Warren's screams aroused the neigh
bors and the ruffian fed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

Boyd Urges AL Nebraska Democrats to
Vote for Weaver.

oNAHA. Neb., Nov. S.--A great sen
sstioa vas aroused today by the publ
cation OF a confidential circuisF letts r
signed by Governor ]. +. Boyd. direct
ing eli democrats 20 vote for the Weaver
electors n this state.
The letter contains the announce
nent that the writer has just retarned
from the national headquarters IA New
York, and that he has been there sd-
vlsed 80 abandon toe electoral ticket,
..-...l...a - -. s...-.... o.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

BEAvER FAILS. Nov. 2.-The citizens
of this place have been aroused by
nnmber OF fires OF suspicious orlgin oc-
curing close together this evening.
The council has taken action and
vigilance committee has been ap-
pointed TO run down the FIRE bugs If
rOsslble
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
OUTLAWS KILLED.
Hot Fight Between Officers and the Chris
tie Gang.

tie Gang.
TALEouAA, i. T., Nov. 3.-Another
desperate battle has occurred between
= posse of deputy United States mar
shall and the notorious Ned Christie,
VINO a few days ago escaped from their
clutches. Learning that Chistie
and his gang had returned
TO their abode, United States Marshal
Yoes, got together force Of nifty de-
termined deputies and sent them 10
renew the attack. Arch Wolf. one OF
the outlaws, was killed and several of
the marshals are reported wounded IN
. fight last night, but IL 10 impossible To
get accurate particulars.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04
RESTLESS INDIANS.
Reds at the Pine Ridge Agency Have
Jumped Ii.

Sioux CRY, Nov. 3.-Word was re-
ceived from Deputy United States Mar
shall George Bartlett, at Pine Ridge
agency. 5. D.. today, that the same
party of Indians that recently sold
their crops and stock to the govern
ment have left the agency and are IN
camp some distance from it. They re-
fuse to trade at the agency, and are
buying all their provisions at the rail-
road stores. They are laying In store
of ammunition, and :he action Is be-
lieved TO be q sure sign of hostile in
tentlOn.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-04

MAucH CHUSs, Pa, Nov. 3.-The re-
port that the Lehlgh Coal and Navigs-
ton company intended % abandon the
Lebigh canal - incorrect snd the lndI-
cations are that more coal viii be
shipped by the cans than ever. The
coal p ckets or siTutes through which
coal "a loaded into the cana boats 50
Goa port, AT the head Of tie i.ehgh
canal two miies above tbs place, are
being entirely buiit.