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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
LOSS BY THE FIRE
Damage Done in the Confiagra-
ton at Oswsgo
WHICH RACED FRIDAY NIGHT
II Destroys Big Mills and Elevators and
Causes Losses Estimated a.
Ssoo.ooo.

oswroo, ". ". May si.-The biz Ere
here Friday night practically wiped o1,
the milling and elevator interes. Only
one elevator is lsft in the harbor. the
Northwestern, owned by Gaylord.
Downey 4 Co. The fire was the hot
test and fe~cest since tho nr- that
swept the same site in 1883, and the
property destroyed could not be re
placed for 100000.
The fire started ut II p. m. In the
Washington mills and elevator. II
seemed 10 burst out over the whole
upper part of the building At once
and in forty minutes the entire
row of ak big elevators was a
mass Of flames leaping half way
across the river and high into the
air. The only elevator left Is on the
opposite side of the river and was only
saved by the most determined efforts.
IL was several times on fire, and nothing
would have saved the entire western
lumber district had it burned.
The Losses.
The Washington mills, where the fire
started, had an elevator capacity of $780,
600 bushels and could turn out 500 bar
rels Of -four day. They were owned BY
Penf1eld Lyon 4 Co. The loss ON this
property is sl25, 600 and there is an in
surance of 90. 900. The Columbia mills
and elevator. totally destroyed, had ,
capacity of 360, 900 bushels and 800 bar
rels of -four q day. 1t was owned BY
the Jesse Hoyt estate. 1t is insured
in New York, and the amount is moi
known here. The Merchants elevator
totally destroyed, had . capacity o.
IS, 900 bushels. It was owned by tn,
w. d. Smith estate and was to hav,
been transferred to the New York
Ontario & Western railroad l
was not insured The Marine eleva
tor, totally destroyed, was owned BY
Thompson KinGsford. It had capacit.
of 95o, 900 bushels. In the building wa
IS, 900 bushels of corn, q quantity o
barley and IS, 600 bushels of malt, tn
latter owned by Francis Perot Sons, o
this city and Philadelphia The NAL
was insured for &45, 900, the corn an
barley for SIS, 900, and the building
for 81, 200. about half the value. TIL
Corn Exchange elevator. totally de
stroyed. was about the same capacit
and value as the others. 1t was owne
by John II. Hankinson, Of New York
and Is insured there.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; i, is pleasant
and refreshing 10 the Taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
lem eiiectua!ly. dispels colds. head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do pot accept airy
Institute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. ~. AEW r0Rx. G.x
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
Dockery's Report.

WAsHrxeroN, May e1.-The report OF
tho Doclery committee on investiga.
tion Of worlds fair affairs was presented
TO the house on Friday. It forms a
document Of 71s pages of solid print
ed matter. The recommendations OF
the committee favor q reduction
of nearly 50 per cent. in salaries
Of officials They also favor loan
by tho government OF s5,ooo,ooo. II
compliments highly the manage.
ment for scope and magnifcence OF
tho exposition and the wonderful
progress made in the work of CON
struction.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
SHORT SPECIALS.

Parliament is to be dissolved on June
30.
France is preparing to suppress an
archist journals.
Vieunese workmen denounce the
adoption Of the gold standard by Aus
tria.
Over 100 families have been made
homeless by a fire in the city of
Tehuantepec.
President Harrison on Friday nomi.
mated Nathan A. Morrow 70 be secre.
tary of Arizona.
Flint glass manufacturers at Pitts.
burgh and their employees have agreed
on a scale of wages.
Charlotte, n. c., celebrated the 117th
anniversary of the Mecklenburg declara.
ton of independence on Friday.
Alexander Dever, of Philadelphia,
was Friday elected president of the
Journeymen Horseshoers' union.
Financial aid will be extended
through the efforts of Baron Hirsch ia
Russian Jews desiring to emigrate.
Edward P. Ferry, the once wealthy
Michigan lumber man, is in private
asylum for the insane in California.
John e. Tuckctt & Son, manufac.
turers Of plug tobacco at Danville, Va,
will remove their plant to Freeport, Ill.
Two anarchists who were on trial at
Liege for wrecking train have been
sentenced to four years imprisonment.
The towns Of Russell and Charlton,
in Lucas county, Ia, are rival candi.
dates for the honor of being the county
seat.
A. c. Cadwallader, ex-president OF
the Superior (Wis.) national bank, was
indicted Friday on charge of EN-.
bezzlement.
At Chattanooga. Tenn, Friday, d. G.
Ramsay. of St. Louis, was elected CHIEF
telegrapher of the Order of Railway
Photographers.
Plank & Sons rolling mills at Pulas
XII, Ia, were destroyed by fire on Thurs
day, entailing loss of $4,000 with
small insurance.
The university of Chicago will builG
. woman's dormitory at cost of S75,
600, and possibly two dormitories fol
men, costing 500, 900.
Guatemala kilograms announce q
terrible drought, scarcity of provis
ions, smallpox epidemic and bai
outlook for the crops.
Opposition is made by the English te
the selection of Brussels IS the place
for the holding of the internationa
monetary conference.
All the hod-carriers and plasterers in
Pittsburgh and Allegheny are on strike
and work on nearly all the new build
ings is at standstill.
The treasury department has decided
adversely on the proposition to remove
the life-saving station from GRAND
Haven to st. Joseph. Mich.
By the will of the late John S. Fogg
| Of Weymouth, Mass, Colorado college
at Colorado Springs, Col. will receive
$25, 900, providing his two sons die with
out issue.
Mr.. J. S. Clarkson, president of the
National Republican league. has ISSUED
call for the meeting of the executive
committee to be held at the West hotel
Minneapolis, on the afternoon of June 8
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
THE METHoDISTS.
The Epworth League Makes It's Report
-OtheF Business ~ the Conference.

The Epworth League Makes It's Report
-Other Business ~ the Conference.
OMAHA, Neb., May 21.-The Metho-
dist conference elected DR.. A. j.
Kynett and DR.. w. A. Spencer secre-
taries Of the church extension society.
The report on the Epworth league was
called up. The report stated
that the Epworth league had
at present 1000 local leagues,
with 400, 900 members. It was
advisable, therefore, that the league
should be recognized as society of the
church. The report presented an
amendment to the discipline provid-
ing for the proper recognition and
government of the Epworth league.
This amendment provided for a board OF
control. consisting of fifteen members,
ono of whom shall DO bishop. II
also provides that the local leagues
shall be under the supervision and
guidance of the annual conferences
with which they are connected.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
PUNISHED FOR A CRIME.

COLUMBIA. =. c., May s1.-Elisha
Young, ky Young, Holman Mabel, Al
fred Cressby and Martha Young were
hanged Friday in the jail yard at Ches-
ter for murder. They are all
young and fairly intelligentloOkins
negroes Martha Young bore .
child to Alfred McAlley last year. and
he, understanding she neglected it went
to her house and took it away with him.
The following Sunday Elisha Young,
who appears to have been the rinRlead-
er, melted Martha and others to attack
McAlley at church with stones, he lead
ing the assault with . pistol. The muir.
dered man was soon knocked down,
when one of the party crushed his skull
with a stone
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
CRASH ON THE RAIL
Trains Collide on the Cotton
Belt Road in Arkansas
WERE HURLED INTO The DITCH
Seven Persons Reported Killed Three OF
Whom Were Womsn-Fatal Wreck
Neax Green vie. II.

Pfxn BLUFy. Ark. May sL-Seven
persons were killed and many others
injured Ia collision which occurred
Friday night AZ clock on the Cotton
Belt road, IN Arkansas. between Hum
phreys and Golden. The collision was
caused by the crew % an irregular pas
sen4er train d.sobeying orders. and rs
. result the engine Of the passenger col
lided with thu engine Of . freight. All
the ears Of the passenger train were
thrown from tbs track and upset The
WIRES between here aud the point ~
which the wreck occurred are working
very badly and all information is re-
esived IN fragments
The yiesinA
en- Of the dead has been identified as
Mrs- Henson. Wits Of al employe Of the
soad- The bodies of two other women
have been taken from the wreck, but
a<s Is Jet unidentified The other
fo~r bodies are those Of men.
one young man about 10
years old On one of the bodies was
found . check on the State national
bank Of Memphis. drawn in favor of
James Morgan The names of the
other dead men are Mr.. Oarsman,
Mr.. Jones and A. NJ. Swan, the
latter being the coiored porter
Of she sleeper. None Of their resi-
dsusss are known. The fireman Of
ons Of the engines is missing II is inn
possibls to obtain full list of the in
jured or the extent of their injuries
They have all been removed to neigh
boring houses to have their wounds At
tended To.
Csnisisa Near Grsenviiie. III
81. Louis, May 2l-The Diamond
special on the vandalia line collided
with IN engine of the Jacksonville
Southeastern road half . mile east Of
GresnviIie. H., ~ 7 o'clock, q m. A
special guard Of the Adams Express
Company was instantly killed and
the express messenger was seriously
Injured None Of the passengers was
injured beyond the effects of q severe
shaking up. The crews of both engines
jumped from their locomotives before
the collision occurred and were severely
hurt The injured were at once taken
20 Greenville and placed under the care
Of physicians The accident was
caused BY the crew Of the Jacksonville
6ou1hsastern engine occupying the
eEask on the time OF the Vandalia train
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
Alphabet. Of the world.

The letters in the alphabets of the
different nations vary in number Of let
tiers from IL to 2o2. The Sandwich
islanders have the FIRST named number.
The Burmese 10. Italian 90. Bengalese
II, Hebrew, Syrian. Chaldcan and
Samaritan % each, Latin %. Greek "a.
German. Dutch and English % each.
Spanish and Slavonic "a each. Arabian
%. Persian and Coptic 80. Georgian IS.
Armenian b, Russian ~, old Muscovite
~. Sanscrit ind many other Oriental
languages have so each Ethiopian
and Tartarian have 20a each
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, May 91.--Mrs
Mildred Ann Clay. aged over 100 years.
died in this city Friday. She was mar.
ried twice and was the mother Of fif-
teen children, all Of whom are dead but
two. She was born IN Virginia and
came 20 Kansas in 1852. where she had
aimee resided. Her health and memory
were quite good to the last
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

CorEsaAsEs. May 81. - Detective
sergeants Heidelberg and Reilly Of the
New York police force, who were sent
TO take back to the United States Oscar
Cremcr and Oscar Bjorkman, who
robbed the Wall street clearinghouse
OF Dix & Phyfer OF the sum of $4,000
have arrived In Copenhagen. The
prisoners are completely broken up and
say they are willing TO return TO New
York and stand trial.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

ALLIANCE, o., May S1.-A box con.
tanning 400 silver dollars, %, 400 in paper
money and . New York draft for 81, 900
more wss stolen Friday afternoon from
the buggy of Andrew Little, = farmer
of Homework. he had intended to de.
posit Il, but the banks were closed.
The robbery was committed while he
was In tho courthouse.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

LIMA, O., May 21.-Joseph McFar-
land. business man of Wapakoneta,
shot himself to d2ath Friday at st. Ma.
~ from grief on account Of the death
of his sff1anced. Miss leila Smith. They
had been lovers for years, and were en-
gagged to be married. A few weeks
ago Miss Smith was taken sick, and
she grew gradually worse, and passed
away Friday morning. Mr. McFar.
land had besn'slmost constantly at her
bedside.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

MApaED, May 9i.-TAs papers hers
report IN explosion 81 . dynamite fac
tcvy 81 osldamss, near Biiboa by
which eight persons were killed, ten
injured and the factory was destroyed.
Warrants have been issued for the ar
rest Of some workmen who were re-
Gently discharged aud who IL u sup.
possa eaassd the explosion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

walsader, ex-presidens ~ The Superior
national esnk. has been Indicted by The
grand jury for ensbsxzlsmsat aaa mis-
applying funds y u. holloweh. ex
cashier q the bank. was also arrested
for completely. but The graad jury has
refused 10 ialict him
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

DnYTowy. Cal, May 21.-A heavy
timber which was being lowered into
the Grover mine broke from it's fasten-
ings and fell TO the bottom of the shaft,
q distance OF about 700 feet. Dominick
Simsik and Fred Roberts. who were
working in the shaft, were killed and
another man was injured
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

NORTHAMPTON, Mssa, May 91.--The
Florence kindsrgsrtsn trustees, Of this
city. have entered . petition in insol.
vency against ex-Msyor A. @. Hill. Hi
liabilities are estimsted 81 $500, 600, and
IL is said that h owes the kindergarten
and local banks 100000 which he can
not nav
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

EAsHvuIR. Tenn, May 81. - Ike
Johnson. proprietor Of Johnson's Eu-
ropesn hotel. hAs made IN sssignu emit
for the benefit 81 credisora His failure
was brought about ~ thst OF the Kin
ney Disslilins Company several days
sro. LisbiIiti<a 90. sss; sssets not
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uufr,eud Iy 20 suver.

LONDON. May 2i.-Thc international
silver conference Is regarded with dis
trust In Austria and Belgium. The
government Of the former country is
disinclined TO take part in its proceed.
ings. The feeling in Belgium Ia de-
cidedly Ia favor of gold standard.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

EAsroH, Md, May s1.-Harriet Smith,
q 14-year-old colored G1rl, was convicted
here Of murder in the second degree.
She poisoned her father, Thomas Smith.
about two months ago. by putting
arsenic in the teapot She intended 1t
for her brother Henry, who refused to
accompany her to festival.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

GLopx. A. T., May 7i.--Nsws has
been received here that John See MUIR
dered hfs wife Wednesday evening on
the ranch Of his brother-in-lsw 70 miles
from here. His wife left bin some time
ego on account Of his cruelty.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

WASHINGTON. Nay Shy vote Of
o 10 S the house Judiciary committee
has decided to make . favorable report
on the Torrey bankruptcy bill The
members opposed TO II are Goodnight
(Ky.l. stoekdale Miss. Buchanan
Wal Ray. IN. " aud Broderick
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
HUNDREDS SLAIN.

RwvShao WORh of the Hurricane IN the
IsDnnA - NAsritins--OveS l.soo Persons
Wero Kf1ssd-A Large Portion OF the
cng - Pert Lo~as Completely Destroyed.
LONDON, May Alas reports como
- from the recent hurricane which
owOpt the island Of Mauritius the de-
~aGeakion wrought increases in magni-
tu6e. Il Il known that in the city Of
Hurt Louis alone 600 persons were
Killed In the various country districts
thus far heard from 500 persons
Joot their lives. and these 6g-
vEus ere more than likely TO
BE- added 10 when news is received
hon the remote districts in the
uountainA II Is believed that when
~ death roll y completed It viii be
luuDd that over 1900 persons were
killed The great part Of the fatalities
were among the laboring classes, Afri-
enna, Hindoos. Chinese and Malagassys,
Who do much of the work on the plan
eatiouA
The latest Official estimates confirm
1hs previous statement that 1900 were
killed. II IL thought that many Of
thsss Who were injured will die.
0ns-third of the capital city. Port
Lola was destroyed Among the
bundings wrecked was the Royal col
- and twenty-four churches. Many
Sugar mills in the country were demol-
-,--.S - A.. .-ind;ns - ~. c.ns md
sS,,.. e.. r-o.a,s. ...rur, r.rs
---.~ss-s.,. 80 II s.-rc.a
S-sss.s !, rs,s A. rr.sc. = a,s 81 ,ss
Yrissn psssssssons IN the Indian ocean. II Is
sssus 50 miiss east Of hadasAsoAr and has an
- = ~ sausrs mills Inc Island = dndsd
.ss - rsss - =. ,s,.,d l. ~ :" ssns,s, .ns
- psrs sHroush usicn al ne sorssgs trade Is
s.srisd on TIE population 10 made up
- 80 - go .,.s.t~-sa. s.,r,sv,,r. -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

CLEVELAND. o.. May 2i.-Harry
Crock. Geogre Doughty and William
Reilly. three young mechanics. went
out on the lake in . rowboat Friday
the empty boat VS. picked up by tug
aud IL Is believed The men were
drowned
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

OTTAWA. III. May ei.--Joseph Huzo
waA convicted Of numbering Paul Gras-
eat In saloon fight last December FRI
day spd was sentenced 10 twenty years.
imprisonment in the pcnitentisry.
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Killed for Fifty Cents.

Bio sroNB GAP. Va, May 2i.-Near
Big Stone Gap, in Letcher county. KY,
Henry Holl shot and killed his brother
John because the latter had won fifty
cents from him ut cards Both were
notorious mountain outlaws-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

RocnksrxR. N. ", My aI.-Aibert
l.. Gould and Otis Allen Goul have
each been sentenced 10 six years inn
prisonment in the Elmira reformatory
for aiding Caahisr George r. Whitney
In defrsudine the Albany City national
kauk
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r.L.a h. = Mob and Shot.

Houston. Tex, May 2l.-At Midway,
Madison county, Friday night. mob
went 10 the house of Arthur Burrows,
who was accused of assaulting young
girl of the netghborhood, and shot him
five times, killing him instantly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

SING SINE. N. T.. May a1.-The Ar
cade File Works. which have operated
in this village for . number OF years,
have closed. The concern VIII move to
Anderson, Ind. 1T once. whore tho oity
has donated buildings and grounds to
the company as an inducement to them
to go to that place. Tho company will
take 200 mechanics and their families
out of this village.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

wAsHueroH. May si.--Ths eusto-
mary proclaim alton WA on Friday 10
sued by the president announcing that
. treaty Of reciprocity between the
United States and oustemala had been
satisfactorily arranged under sectioa .
x,f tia tariff act
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

Nsw Yenx- May 1.-The business
ssilarss dnrina the last srveD days num-
Der. for she United ststsa lee Cam
ada. ~. total. isa. - compared with
IT'S last week, - the week pyevioss 10
the last and ss< for the corresponding
week of last year -
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clEAR,N0s or rsE WEEK.

fetal ExehAases az ysriess Cities with
h.sse OF i.s
ss - Decrease.
Nxs Yoss. Nay si.-Folio~iag were
the bank clearing totsss ~ sisty-ssvea
cities for the week ended Nay 10. 1894.
with comparisons. - selexrsphed 10
Bradstrees's:
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A village Destroyed by FIR,

LONDON, May 81. The village of
Handley, in Wiltshire. has been de.
stroyed by fire. Three hundred persons
are in q destitute condition.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

Friday saying she Rad shos and killed
her lover, frsnk hessl-r. because he
lad threasened - leave her.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

4 Baahss SsAsetsd.
MAnnox- wia-. HAs A. A. Ca.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22
Messages Of Interest

To people in Michigan The iron horse has Just
brought to our Cloak Department another large in
voice of those favoritc
$500 and $3.50 Jackets and Cafes.
1t is almost impossible to get enough of them SO
quickly are they picked up by shrewd buyers The
'overstocked" tale of certain merchants is abroad
in the city. Something wrong with those merchants
their stocks, prices and garments. Our garments are
wonderfully perfect and the prices are the engines
that draw customers by scores. Last week we told
you of our great line of new TEA GOWNS and
WRAPPERS. They have struck the popular
cord and will remain leading feature in our BUSH
ness
For Net Weather
Mackintoshes and Rain Coats Cravenettes in Crays,
Tans, Blues and Navies; Pongee and Gloria Travel
ing Garments.
ZaVo Simple Wo,as--Dyess Goods
Would awaken no special interest, but when fol-
lowed by these prices should quicken the pulse with
anxiety to reach them.
Broadcloth 85c, I.oo 25, I5o in all spring shades
case assorted shades in fine 46 in. Foule Cloth,
regular I25 for this week 100.
All Wool Serge, in all colors, 90 in, 48c.
All Wool mixed Sutings. 10 styles. 38c.
All Wool Diagonal Suitings. 42c
Full line of Checks 4o in, 50 to Co.,
New Goods in new and stylish weaves, 50, IS.
s. and 100
Evsnsxg SHADES.
Sunset Clouds and Simmer of Moonbeams seem
to have touched this years evening Dress Goods.
They simply poem pictures awaiting their frames
No such variety can be seen elsewhere as we show.
Prices, 81 H. So Co. IS, 85c. 100
When Linen Thoughts Arise
Spring & Company's store is always connected with
the subject No house in the whole country enjoys
such reputation as linen dealers or is in position
to equal our daily offerings. We do not pretend
to own all the trade in this line, but we do know
that when people want standard linens at low pri-
ces they always come to us. Such immense guam
titles and varieties can be found nowhere else in the
whole west.
This week good Twilled Toweling Ioc per yard.
Cream Damask Table Linen. 47c per yard
100 doz regular LIS Cream Damask Napkins.
I2o per Dozen
Beautiful new line of Stamped Linens, just in, at
close prices.
All varieties of light Bcdspreads.
Daily increasing crowds and the wonderful activ-
ity in all branches of our business tell us that
store is more and more the rock upon which people
rely who want true values and full return for their
money. They know we follow the fashions closely
and display the new things soon they strike
the market tide. They know we carry the staples
as we'll as the conventionals that all novelties find
quick transit to our shelves Our way of doing bus
mess is on the broad euage plan. The frcight-la-
den ships from Europe never escape the watchfuI
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

M .
j n ~ IN ~ was the Q IL
abe ofve whats Jan sses eeoun-
ssi sssssss
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-22

WAsWveros. Ms5 a. The Joint res
o1u<sos Friday reported BY senator
Wofcct& frcm the COMMITTEES on civil
ssrvics and rs><~nehment proposes that
- oue1dment ~ the constitution be
o4DPeed making shs presidsrsiai term
IN yenss instead 81 four - ~ present
~ change h intended 70 become ef-
oseefvs March = fseT. end the president
Ufu pot b siisibl< for reelection.