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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-28

great Nilsson fed Of cities can scarce
y pS eYeIestlmated.
On motion or Ars. Clinton Z. Flax,
the president wSs instructed 10 con-
yey President Harrison the sincere
sympathy OF The Methodist women Of
the CO unTy.
Afternoon session.
The afternoon session was opened
by chant b. quartet Of coi0red NO
men vito had come from tns south 10
attend the convention. Their names
are, Aesdsmes J. 4. Johnson, G..
Browne, A. NJ. Robinson, Cora Proyin.
fhs cnancel Was decorated vita orange
blossoms, roses and spanish noss,
brought by Mrs. A. NJ. Robinson.
Mrs. j. .. Gilbert had charge OF The
Devotional exercises. After the read
ing or the minutes OF the morning SEES
son the committee on nominations
Was tilled by the addition OF one name
from each conference. The committee
stands as follows: Mrs. F. Y. Chapman,
Hoston; Mrs. ID. Cook, Ohio; Mrs. A.
A. knaFpen, Michigan; Mrs. +. J. Ora
ham, North Ono; Mrs. f. A. After,
East OHIO; Mrs. j. b. Robinson, De-
tro.t; Mrs. +. j. Enert, y. h. Southern
Mrs. Van Anda, south east Indiana:
Mrs. Mary ). Crossmsn, Erie; Mrs. Nj.
y. Van Benschoten, central New YORK;
Mrs NJ. K. Crawford, central Pennsyl-
yania; Mrs. Samuel Hazlett, Pi.tsburg;
Mrs. l.. II. Bunysn. northern Indiana;
Mrs. {. b. Fisk, New Jersey; Mrs. X.
w. Z. Golf, Philadelphia; Mrs. j. E.
Gilbert, Indiana; Mrs. Thornton Pike.
New Hampshire; Mrs. +. Ocumpaugh,
Genesee; Mrs. w. ii. Pearcc, Wyoming;
Mrs. George w. Mansfield, New Eng
land; Mrs. Edward l.. Hyde, Newark;
Mrs. Colonel Springer, Little Rock;
Mrs. c. III. Smith, Troy; Mrs. j. 7.
Negus, northwest Iowa; Mrs. y. ID.
| Clapp, Vermont; Mrs. ;. +. Miller, Ne
braska; Mrs. l.. W. Studley, Maine;
Mrs. NJ. +. Jayne. Illinois: Mrs. Rich
ards, Baltimore; Mrs. j. q. Maynard;
New York east; Mrs. Z. +. Buvinger,
Cincinnati; Mrs. II. B. Mcbride, Kan
sas; Mrs. Ii. C. Robinson, Mrs. /. Viii
front. west Wisconsin; Mrs. III. b. Nc
Comber. northern New York. To rep
resen. the executive board Mesdames
NJ. b. Hagans, George II. Heron,
George II. Thompson, w. NJ. Ampt. c..
| ID. Jones.
The following committee on resolu.
| tons was named, Mrs. Clinton b. Fisk,
! chairman; Mrs. DR.. Prentiss of Tennes-
see. Mrs. Hyde of the Newark confer.
ence. Mrs. Willing of central New York
Mrs. Van Benschoten of central New
York; Mrs. T. L. Tompkinson of cen.
tral Pennsylvania, Mrs. DR.. Wilcox OF
Hudson, Wis.
Mrs. ID. B. Shedd sang q solo entitled
Building for Eternity"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-28

The report of the treasurer, Mrs. A.
r. Clark, postponed from the morning
session was read. During the year the
receipts were as follows:
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Christmas Giving.

EDS. RECORD-UNIoN; lone thing thou
lackest. Sell all thou hest ana give to
the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in
Heaven"
Give to the poor; no trouble in finding
them, for Christ says they are always
with you. Giving in this way may not
build you a name, but it will be a treasure
in the storehouse of Heaven, where
thieves do not break through nor steal.
Give to the poor-as ! have said-not
grudgingly, for God loveth cheerful
giver. Cheerfulness brings its own re-
ward. Neither is it to give in a spirit
conciliatory to an offended conscience,
but giving as unto the Lord, and not to
men.
1t is a matter of trust, for he that giveth
to the poor lendeth unto the Lord. Give.
but not hoping to receive again. Give
good measure, shaken and pressed to-
gether; give as the Lord has prospered
thee, for his is the gold and the silver,
and not yours.
What hast thou that thou hast not re-
ceived? Freely ye have received-freely
give. The supply never fails. Cast thy
bread upon the waters, and it shall return
after many days. Aside from this is the
blessing. 1t is more blessed to give than
10 receive. If any man seeth his brother
have need and shutteth up his bowels of
God in him? Supply their needs, be what
they may, and God viii supply yours.
Christ says, Il am that bread of life"
If you have eaten of this living breadth
bread has been to you an emblem of
spiritual strength-then give bread to the
poor. Give in the spirit of the Master,
and this outward act, which supplies their
bodily need, may be to them an appeal,
an aid, in their taking at least one step
toward a happier life. 1t is your work
another may not find them. Give OF your
money; give your sympathy and your
time, according to their need. "NNhat
joy there is in serving, for without me We
can do nothing" If we are led by Him
then is He with us. Whatsoever we do,
let it be for the glory of God, and not for
ourselves. For if we receive praise of
men, then know that God is not with u.s.
IF you love me-" Christ says, do what
soever l command you" Then indeed
we may have Christmas Joy all the year.
Mrs. 3. ). EDWARDS.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
BRIEF NOTES.

c: n. Williamson Of this city was yes
terday appointed Notary Public by Gov
ernOr Markham.
a reader of the current reports of foot
ball games suggests that all such contests
should be held near the County Hospital.
5. B. Smith was appointed guardian of
the person and estate of J. Il. Hayes, a
minor, by Superior Judge Johnson yes
terday.
Ex-senator Reuter- has entered the
field as an aspiranU for the Revenue Col
lectorship under the Cleveland admins
tration.
Night before last hoodlum insulted
lady and gentleman in the vicinity of
Second and X streets, and the lady's
escort gave him a sound thrashing.
Many Sacramentans went to Rocklin
yesterday 10 attend the funeral of Mrs.
Emma Smith, who was Postmistress at
that place. Deceased was a sister-in-law
OF a. w. Avery Of this city.
An abnormally high fence is the cause
of trouble between two families residing
on l. street, between Tenth and Eleventh.
There IS law prohibiting the erection
OF division fences above a certain hight.
There was large attendance yesterday
at the funeral Of Robbie V. Lima, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel Lima of 1919 p
street. Rev. q. A. Ottman, rector of st.
PauPs Church, OBLIGATED, and the pail
bearers were companions of the deceased
Leland Tracy, Ammon ClayS, Willie
Royster and Bonnie brennan. The floral
offerings were very beautiful.
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HANGED HIMSELF.
THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF.
CHEATED OUT OF A JOB.
An YunG, Condemned Chinaman,
Ends His Existence With the
Aid of His Cue.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoS.
Los ANGELES Cali, Dec. 16. - All
Yung, the Chinaman condemned to
death for the murder of the boy Ferdi-
nand Inijado, committed suicide by
hanging himself by his cue in his cell
between and O'Clock this morning.
In the cell where the execution took
place there were three present-the vic
tim, Pompey Smith. who undertook to
slash off the head of John Manning with
razor in a saloon on Pico Heights,
Wednesday night, and Frank Guzman,
awaiting trial on charge of burglary.
Even the last two worthless were not
notified and were not aware of the hor
riDle tragedy that was taking place be-
meath their hunks.
When the Jury returned a verdict Of
murder in the tirst degree, Yung was
committed to the custody of the Sheriff
to appear at some future time for sem
tence. He was taken back to the County
Jail and placed in one of the cells of the
middle tanks, on the north side Of the
jail. These cells are about eight feet in
length and six feet in width, and face east
and west. There are three hunks, ar
ranged like berths in Pullman Car, the
upper bunk being occupied by GuZman,
L
lower by Tung. The space between
the middle bunk and floor is about three
and a half feet
At 7:45 o'clock this morning Turnkey
ROques passed along the corridor outside
OF the tanks. lie stopped opposite Yung's
cell and, as was his custom when pass
ing, asked him how he was feeling.
Pretty WELL" was the reply, and the
turnkey proceeded on his rounds Just
one hour later Trusty Thompson went
into the tanks to notify the prisoners to
prepare for breakfast. Stepping into the
cell occupied by Yung he was Mortified to
see the Chinaman with his legs drawn up,
his tongue prouuding and his arms hang
ing by his side with his hands tightly
clInched.
Turnkey Roques was summoned. and
upon investigation it was found that the
condemned Chinaman had cheated the
gallows by hanging himself, using his
cue and a few pieces of cloth torn from
his coat as means of execution. He had
twisted his cue about his neck, and then
taking the piece of cloth, fastened the cue
to the flat bars Of his cell, and then. with
determination born of despair, drew his
feet from the floor and calmly awaited
death,
The record-union., 1892-12-17
The Rellgious ..stnndards.,,

EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: In these days of
dissolving systems and crumbling found
ations in things religious. it sometimes
takes more moral courage to stand up for
the Standards of church than it takes
to denounce them from the pulpit that
owes its origin to them. / like the po-
sition taken by Brother Stevenson in this
mornings RECORD UNION, because it
places him at once where he can be found
when wanted. If conscience ever COM
pels me TO break lance with him, 1 feel
sure that he Will not stand with one foot
on his creed and the other ready at any
moment to trip me up on my own
ground.
The position of the Presbyterian Church
is honorable, conscientious and intellect
uallv logical. Calvin was unquestionably
one of the greatest logicians the world
ever produced. The question to-day is,
''Was his premise true from which he
started?" / would differ from Brother
Stevenson as to that, but l think he is
right about the duty Of one who, like
myself, reached point in thought where
The record-union., 1892-12-17
One YEAR At FOLSOM.
Charles Wieger Denied New Trial
and is Sentenced.
He Takes His Punishment Coony-An
Appeal VIII Be Made to the
Supreme Court.

Charles Wieger was sentenced to one
years imprisonment at Folsom yester-
day.
Wieger is the dry goods merchant who
was convicted recently of obtaining
goods from Sharpless Bros. of Philadel-
phia by false representations. When the
case was called up yesterday Wieger's
attorney, S. S. Holl, moved for new
trial. He argued that the motion should
be granted on the ground that the court
erred in instructing the jury that it could
only make inquiry if, by defendants
false statement, he obtained the goods,
leaving out of consideration the essential
question whether the false statement was
made with intent to cheat and commit
fraud. The attorney raised the question
of venue, in that whether the crime, if
any, was committed in this city as to
whether the delivery of the goods OBJ
tanned in Philadelphia to a common car
rier consigned to a merchant was not
committed in that city-therefore this
court would have no jurisdiction. The
attorney further argued that the court
erred i'll instructing the jury that the de-
Iendants good character was not to be
considered, except in doubtful case.
The District Attorney argued briefly in
opposition to the motion and then the
matter was submitted to the court
Judge Catlin denied the motion for a
new trial. on the question of intent,
he said that it had been thoroughly ar
gued in the trial of the case, and he had
not since changed his opinion Of the law.
The matter OF intent is to be judged by
the acts of the defendant, which were
conclusively shown. On the stand
the defendant, by his own admis-
sions, acknowledged the act. Regarding
cision of the Supreme Court his instruc-
ton was correct. The court had juris-
ton of the case, as the evidence suffi-
GENTLY established that the ottense was
committed in Sacramento.
The Judge said he could not satisfy his
mind that person of Wieger's business
experience could expect any other result
than that which has come upon him. The
defendant commenced business after OBJ
tanning credit of $4,000, without capital,
but on the strength of his representations.
AT the end of six months and a half he
was owing his mother-in-law 5000, be-
sides debts to the amount OF S33 900.
Wieger was then ordered to stand up,
and the court sentenced him to one years
Imprisonment at Folsom. Judge Catlin
said that one year was the lightest sen
tence he could give under the law. He
y Thought that would be adequate in Vie
gers case.
Wieger did not show any signs of emo
ton when the sentence was pronounced
upon him.
Judge Catlin granted a writ of proba-
BILE cause, pending appeal to the Supreme
Court. Wieger was released from custody
upon giving bonds in the sum of $4,000.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
WOMEN NAIL-DRIVERS.
A Literary and Musical Programme
and a Tournament.

a Literary and Musical Programme
and Tournament.
The entertainment given at Fireman's
Hall last evening by Sacramento Lodge,
1. o. G. T., was a successful and largely
attended affair. A very good literary and
musical programme was given, compris-
ing the following: instrumental solo,
Miss Ella Burt: recitation, Miss Grace
Walker; vocal solo, Newton Harris;
either solo, Maggie Ever; vocal solo,
Miss Meacham; recitation, Miss Ruth
Hardy; vocal duet. Messrs. c. and r.
Prichard.
Most of the entertainers responded to
the encore. and the two last gentlemen
sang without accompaniment some very
unique songs in an excellent voice and
manner.
The feature Of the evening was a nail
driving contest, in which twenty ladies
participated, each driving fifteen nails,
exclusive Of the tinger-nails, which hurt,
bit didn't count. Miss Ida Elliott won
the prize, which is to be a dozen of the
best cabinet photographs to be had. Miss
Elliott drove the fifteen nails in I37.
Following is the score of the nail-driv-
ers. 7 is for time; M-missed the nail,
and F-counted on their fingers or
thumbs
The record-union., 1892-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Next Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings Harry W. Williams Comedians will
appear at the Metropolitan Theater in a
new farce-comedy, chips Boot" The
company includes Jos. J. Sullivan and
Larry Smith in the lead, Miss Ollie Arch
mere-better known in this, the city of
her nativity, as Lulu Morrill,, and where
she has twice successfully appeared since
adopting the stage as calling-Aiss
Ethel Lynton, for a long time leading
lady at the Tivoii Opera-house, san Fran
cisco; Miss Maud Raymond, dancer and
vocalist; Miss Anna Dickinson, a notable
whistler; r. A. Broderick, a fine singer:
the Russell Bros, probably the best fe-
male impersonators on the stage. either
here or in the old world, and several
other specialists and several comedians Of
The record-union., 1892-12-17
33nnnl 9nkFats 31o1t1ser-.

lesser gradein support. The San Francisco
BHHet1n pronounces Sullivan zone of the
funniest stage Irishmen behind the
tootlights Of the stage, the original in
peculiar dialect, and dancer and singer
OF renown." The same paper says of
Larry Smith: HE is most comical
Dutch comedian, whose makeup, with
out hearing him, is enough when seeing
nm 70 set one laughing, and whose dia-
lect IS good, and, what is more, kept up"
OF the Russell brothers it speaks with
equal warmth, and also commends the
speciality actors without naming them.
OF the burlesque it says it abounds with
tunny scenes and is full of laughter; sit is
TAR superior to the average play of its
kind, for the reason that it has something
Of connected story and is played by
clever specially artists. 1t is a spectacu-
lar, musical farce-comedy, with special
ties 50 interspersed as to prevent dullness
if acting were the only feature" The
company carries large amount ofspecial
scenery, some of which is said to be very
beautiful, and most of it to be plentifully
supplied with mechanical devices which
contribute to the success of the piece.
The story of the play hinges upon a large
sum OF money hidden in a boot, which
becomes by will the property OF the
finder.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
JAPANESE PARTY
Equity Lodge, Knights and Ladies of
Honor, Has q Good Time.

Equity Lodge, Knights and Ladies of
Honor, Has q Good Time.
The japanese party given by Equity
Lodge, knights and Ladies of Honor, at
Turner Hall last night, was very largely
attended, there being far more dancers
present than could be accommodated on
the floor at any one time.
The hall was very nicely decorated
with cOlOred streamers and a profusion Of
Japanese ornaments and gewgaws. Many
fine costumes were noticeable, and bright
colors predominated generally. The
music furnished by Jones, Fisch Il Wat
sons orchestra was excellent.
The committees in charge of the sue
cessful affair were as follows:
Arrangements-Mrs NJ. A. Walsh,
Mrs. NJ. A. Jones, Miss Agnes Reifen-
rath, NJ. S. Harper. E. b. Wilson and O.
II. Miller. Reception-Misses Kate Hof-
felt, Emma Ehman, Eva Slower, Nettie
Franks, May Perrll, Minnie Lockart.
Lizzie Coon, Mrs. Ella Smith. Floor
Managers-Misses Jennie Casper, Lizzie
HOtfelt Minnie just, Messrs. J. G. La
babe, Charles Schwab, Charles Walsh,
George Feidle and James Ray
The record-union., 1892-12-17

After careful observation the reporter
decided that women can throw stones,
drive cows, and shoe chickens with less
success than they can drive nails. These
are the only three things for which they
are less adapted than for driving nails.
They were all noticeabIy determined,
however, and went about the task very
industriOusly, driving the nails as far and
as deep into the timber provided as pos
sible. They never fiinched when they
hit their fingers and didn't swear audi
bly,. The universal falling was in the
way they held the hammer, insisting on
grasping it midway of the handle or near
the hammer. \ large number Of nails
suffered, including finger and thumb
nails. The evening closed with refresh
ments and finger bandages.
The record-union., 1892-12-17

it was impossible 20 accept the ''stand-
ard5' IS they yet remain. 1t seems to me
that tie greatest evil in the world is in
hdelIty IN TIC pulpit.
There are men ali over the land hold
ing positions OF honor and emOlunent in
orthodox churches who no more believe
their standards than Ingersoll, and yet
they are encouraged to stay where they
are because such men as Briggs do not
get out. The world is wide enough for
all, and truth viii survive, if it is tit to
survive; nor does it need the backing of
any organization already existing.
Natures method is to put new life into
new organisms. Let the seed ripen on
the old tree if it will, but if there is to be
differentiation of species it viii mani
fest itself in the new growth of the new
plant; and whether it is able to supplant
the parent stalk or not will depend upon
its inherent ability to rise above it and
drink in the warm sunlight, which is i'm
partial in its blessings to all.
For my part, [ would rather stand alone
and build my church out of those who
will gather around me as | am trying to
do here, and be free to speak my mind,
than to be in the most influential position
in the land and be untrue to myself
T. J. HoRNER.
Sacramento, December 16, 1892.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
SETTLING WITH THE STATE

The State Treasury VIII Soon Have
S5,0OO,0OO on Hand.
The various counties of the State are
making their final settlements for the
year with the State Treasurer.
The last payment from Tehama County
was received on Thursday, amounting to
S37 ,052 Is, and yesterday Calaveras paid
in Sl4,6SO 10. Alameda's final settlement,
which amounted last year to over $3.50, :
600. is expected within a few days.
When all is paid in for the year it will
approximate S5,000,000, and Treasurer
Mcdonald will be possessed Of more
money than even the average newspaper
man.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
The Official Vote.

Word has been sent to the Secretary of
State that the vote of Inyo County will be
canvassed on Monday next and the re-
turns promptly forwarded to him.
When that is done the Secretary of
State Will be enabled to officially an
nounce the vote of the State on Presiden-
tial Electors, congressman. members OF
the Legislature. Constitutional Amend
ments and special questions submitted at
the late election,
The record-union., 1892-12-17

A prisoner escaped from the chain
gang, just after they had quit work for
the day yesterday, at Ninth and X streets.
The man succeeded in getting out of his
chain in some way, and made rapid time
up the alley between Ninth and Tenth. X
and L streets. A shot or two was fired
at the fugitive, but at last accounts he
was still at large.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
NotarIes Annolnted.

The following Notaries Public have
been appointed by Governor Markham:
Ed L. Gaddis, Woodland, Yolo County;
Ira J. Gray, San Marcos, San Diego
County; w. J. Mossholder, San Diego;
Richard Belcher, Marysville. Yuba
County; G. II. Williamson, Sacramento;
a. II. Cummings. Sanger, Fresno County.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
THE SALE WAS STOPPED.
a Constable and an Attachment Il
terrupts an Auction.

terrupts an Auction.
There was quite large crowd, includ-
ing many intended bidders, at the resi-
dence Of Chris. Wagner yesterday, on H
street, near Twenty-fourth. at the hour
announced for the sale of the elegant res
idence property at auction.
Just as the aucioneer was about to an
nounce his readiness to receive bids. how
ever, Constable Swift showed up with an
attachment on the property for STA, in
favor Of the Central Electric Railway
Company, which has a claim against
Wagner of the sum named for iron. etc,
sold him. The result of the Constable's
visit was postponement of the proposed
sale.
Wagner is a well-known hop-grower,
who is in financial straits, and now in the
East
The record-union., 1892-12-17
.AbdaIIah Park Sold.

CYNTHIANA (Ky.), Dec. 15.-Alrs. Anna
Wilson, widow of the late c. H. Wilson,
sold the famous Abdallah Park, near this
city, this morning to Ben Hey of Cincin-
natl for s2l, 800. The park contains one
of the finest mile tracks in the State, a
grand-staud and extensive stables, and
contains seventy-fve acres.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
BACK From The Bar.

Wells Drury, late proprietor of the
Neacs, returned from San Francisco last
evening. He said he had received no
notice that his presence was desired by
the Supervisors, and as his place of resi-
dence is we'll known, word. could have
been lett there for him.
The record-union., 1892-12-17

We are Offering this week six pieces
FINE FRENCH SERGE, equal to any
in town at 75c, for SOC a yard.
We call special attention to a choice
assortment Of designs in FANCY FIG
URED NOVELTIES at Use. Consid-
cred extra good value at 81.
Six pieces F'PriestIey's' SATIN SOL
TEL. These goods have a beautiful fin
ish, are 45 inches wide, and would be a
bargain at ST 25 Our price, 81 yard
We have a very complete assort-
ment Of HENRlETTAS and DRAP
D'ALMAS in all-wooI and silk warp, at
prices which are far below those usually
charged for these goods.
Of the popular STORM SERGES,
worn so much this season, we have
placed on our counters six pieces of extra
heavy aIl-wool, at SOC; worth at least
75c
We have received within the past
week a few pieces Of NOVELTY DAG
ONALS, which are among the most
stylish materials to be found in black.
These goods have a rough appearance,
are SO inches wide and are offered at
81 Is yard.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
Difference of Opinion.

EDS. RECoRD-U UNION: Permit me to
compliment you on your editorials on
moral questions, but when you come to
theology-well, it sounds as if it might
have been written by the (printers)
devil, who, by the way, may be good
typesetter but poor theologian-it seems
to me. ". G. SCOTT.
Elk Grove, December 10, 1892.
The record-union., 1892-12-17
EVBRYBODYS COLUMN.
Correspondence of Interest to the
General Public.

Under this heading the RECORD-UNION will
publish short letters from CORES ondents on
topics of interest to the general public. The
matter in these communications will be I'M
derstOOd 10 represent only the views of the
writers. All communications must be ac-
Companied by the name Of the writer, not for
publication, unless so desired, butas guaran-
lee of good iaith--Ens-
The record-union., 1892-12-17
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
- examination of applicants for teachersi
certificates Will commence in this CITY. ut the
Ferry SEMINARY building, j street, between
4ehth ana Eleventh, on MONDAY, december
~, 1899, at $50 a. N. b. +. HOWARD.
dl3-td County Superintendent Schools.
The record-union., 1892-12-17

NNANTED-CASH BOYS AND CASH
w girls. Apply to c. Il. GILMAN, between
4. N. and z. NJ. Red Hou.e. dln-2L