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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

NAsHvILs. Tenn. May 2o.--Frank
Wems. the woaId-be negro rapist OF
Chattanooga, who was sent 10 fnis city
last night for safe keeping. u being
eagerly sought tonight by large mot
ana ID found vii be Iynohea. Fer.
niisssoa Sas aisen . committee 90
search the county jail tonight, bat the
negro wAa not there. TIE city work
house WAS nest surrounded by the mob,
and ~ II p. IN. riot alarm was sent
out. Hpouid the mob make an attack
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

wAsHrSGTos, May 2o.--After two
hours of discussion. to which Mr.. Hale
of Maine gave strong political twist.
the senate friday passed the amended
Rivers and Harbors ball without roll
call and without anv voice beln9 raised
against IL. Mr.. NePnerson OF New
Jersey. when fco late. announced that
he had intended 20 demand the yeas
aud navs on he passage The bill NV
ssee into conference with the house,
bar no acton will BE taksn upon Il ~
conference for ~ least three weeks. a
Mr.. Frye. Chairman Of ffye committee
on eommerce. who hea6s the s-sais
conference. has gone On d 1shipe
trip for that period. In the form II,
about SO 600 iess than the house hlli.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
WORLDS FAIR DEDICATION.
The Directory Insimates . Desire to
Change the Date

CHICAGO, May 2o.-The Worlds
Fair directors held meet
irg this afternoon aud made =
qualified expression on the change
OF date for the dedicatory ceremonies.
The action was embodied in resoiu-
ton which declares whiie the directory
does not consider II within lie juris-
dicticr to act finally upon
the subject. il congress in its
wisdom should see az to postpone the
dcdicatoFy services to October 10 the
directors wsuld Intefpose no objection.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
PATRIOTISM AGAINST ECONOMY.
Klgore Defeats an Item for Monument
to General Sherman.

10 0cOcral sherman.
WASHINGTON. May 20.-The house to-
day made better progress with the SUM-
dry Civil bill, covering twenty pages Of
the bill. The soldier came in for con-
military posts. cemeteries and areenals.
Mr. Dlckcrson of Kentucky made sew
eral unsuccessful attempts to cut down
the appropriations for the Chicamau.
qua battlefield. Over two hours were
spent in discussing point order raised
bv Mr.. Kilgore (democrat) of Texas
against the proposad selection of site
for q statue of General Sherman in
Washington. This gave rise to patriotic
speeches, several members indulging in
fights of fancy and word painting,
eliciting applause from their colleagues
and from the galleries.
Mr.. Cochran fdemocrat) of New York
said that the house could at any time
modify its rule. and he desired the
committee tn test the question here
and now. He appealed to the com.
mittee to make this appropriation and
place il in order If 1t were ia tho judg.
ment of any man out of order. The
appeals of the gentlemen of Iowa
and South Dakota should ne sustained
Mr.. Blount (democrat) of Georgia coun.
selled impartial judgment and hoped
the house would not be swayed by sen.
timent. There were rules for the guild.
ance of the house which it could not
ignore and it would be q dangerous
precedent II the rule should be ae,
aside and the chair should decide the
paragraph in order after the objection
of the gentleman from Texas was Tn ken.
Mr.. Breckenridge (democrat) of Ken.
lucky favored the proposition in the
bill. lie hoped that the house would
waive the rule and pass the clause in
the bill. The house could not afford
TO refuse such a proper memorial
There were monuments in Washington
10 other famous military leaders. why
not one 70 Sherman, who had made his
name imperiehable in the annals oi
American history. He helped Lee tc
surrender and he deserves q monu.
ment. [appIauee.] There was some.
thing beyond . question OF order in
this matter. Something above the d.
visions of party. We were citizens ol
this great republic AMI should do honor
IN those who had saved it. TApplausc.
He esteemed himself fortunate that he
represented q district whose Mingled
bitterness and glory in that past had
now only mingled friendship and love
for our glorious country. TApplause.
Mr.. BoutelIe republican, Of Maine
and Mr.. Milliken (reruhlicanl Of Name
favored the clause. The chair decided
the point of order well taken, and
ruled out the paragraph.
Mr.. Henderson lrepuhlican) of Iowa
then asked unanimous consent that the
matter be now Incorporated in the bill
Mr.Kilgore )of Texas objected
and Mr.. Henderson then gave notice
that he would ask unanimous conse'
to call MP the matter tomorrow and
pass . separate bill. The committes
rose and the horse took . recess til
O'Clock tonight.
At the evening session of the houss
pension legislation Was discussed. bui
without action on any bill the houss
adjoured At 1890.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

They vsEs welcomed as the depot by
more than . thousand people. So soon
- they alighted from the tram they
we're placed IN carriAges and driven 70
various parts OF the city. whore quar-
sers had been provided Tor them. FIags
Are nying from every 6ag-ssan In the
city. and every thing presents . holiday
appesrapce. The day has been very
warm. the mercury ranging up IN the
ninesies- After luncheon about $50 OF
the editors vent by train TO Folsom 70
Wait the great dam and American
river canyon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

iIor srasSes. May 2o.--The Southern
Presbyterian General assembly con-
vened Al o'clock tals aornsng. the
program Was opened With devetsonsl
sesvices conducted ~ the Rev. pr.
klng. The psesiyisry Of Msssvurl fiied
sosnpixlat against Inc synod OF that
state which was referred 10 the Judicial
eomm3tles.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
BIG REWARD FOR A FIEND.
Texans Prepared to Mete Out Swift JUS
tice to the Murderer of Four Women.


DENIsoN. Texas, May '20.-The city
hall was thronged Iaet evening with q
mass meeting of prominent citizens.
gathered for the purooss of taking
some steps toward etiectiDg the cap
ture of the guilty party who murdered
the four women Eere Wednesday
night. Resolutions were adopted
pledging reward Of $1,000 for the cap
ture of the murderer. News has been
received from Mckinney, Texas, stat
ing that man had been arrested there
on suspicion of being connected with
the tragedy. On his trunk was . tag
which bore the name of Burton, which
he said was put there by q drunken
man. The city is still IN a state of in
tense excitement, and If the murderer
is captured his punishment will be
swift and terrible.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

PRESTON, Ia, May 20.-A Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul freight train
crashed into u side-tracked work train
this forenoon, fatally injurlng Engi-
neer Owens of the work train. The
other tiainmen we're not seriously hurt.
One engine was demolished and fifteen
cars dltched, tearing away also all of
the depot and several hundred feet of
track
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
NOT As BRAVE As JESSE JAMES.
Two Amateur Train Robbers, the Worse
for Liquor. Surrender to One Man.

CHAMPAfaN, H., Nay 20.-Two
drunken men boarded the Big Four
passenger train due ~ Urbana at 1I:is
"Wednesday night, and began TO swear
at the passengers. The travellers were
invited to surrender their valuahles
under pain Of death, and a. there was
some hesitation about complying with
the request, one Of the robbers drew
knife. A. this juncture every person
fed from the car with the exception OF
. special ofIicial ia citizens clothes,
who placed the men under arrest. One
Of the men Wa sent to jail today for
month and the other placed under $500
bonds 10 await the action Of the grand
iury.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

CHICAGO, May 2o.--Judee Blo1eelo
viii leave for New YORK tomorrow
where on Monday next he viii nsseo
Mcesrs. Phelps and Carter. bic nsoo-
crates ~ counsel for The government -
the Behsing sea diofcolty. yu6GD
Biodgcu today sent d,npetch - A.
torney General Miller formally eeooDos
ing the appointment. aad saying -
~ soon - the appointment was olllo6o1>
~ made his fesignatjon - Units
States dlstrlct Judge would ~ tenoogc1s
Judge Biodgett viii be absent il TeU
York until the latter eud OF the works
during which time he and hss eooocfo6oS
Will make . preliminary inxestiGn1jo0
into the whole Behfing ~ matter. 60
lay out the WORT - BE nc1uoliy boxuo
in Warrington next week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

DENVER, CoIo.. May sO.--In his effort
to save the life of an unfortunate child
yesterday morning, George Durham,
fireman of Union Pacific raIroad
train. was instantly killed. Dunham
was standing at . railroad crossing
when he saw Anna Safe, aged 6 years
playing On the track. A fast express
was coming round q curve. He
rushed to save the child, but too
late to avoid the train which killed
them both.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

a Raging Fire Sweeps Over the City ol
Osw-go, m. Y.

OswEoo, n. ". May 2l.-A great FIRE
10 raging along the water front mere.
The flames, which originated IN the blg
Washington miils. arc sweeping wita
great fury through the line Of eleva-
tors along the east hank Of the river.
A brisk wind prcvails, and il looks at
msir ight ~ though the Columbia and
Merchants elevators viii 20. The fire
department is out IN full force fighting
the lire. but thus far il has made but
ltt headwsy ia checking the devour-
ing element. AZ 1915 .. M. the Corn
Exchange and Merchants elevators
were burning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
Cumb>y,and Presbytcr;ans.

MrurHIs. May 2o.--The Cumberland
Presbyterian assembly began its second
days session by the devotional exer
e,ses conducted by the Rev. ID. 4.
Bushnell. u. D., of Chattanooga. The
moderator appointed tue vanous stand
ing committees. The repsrt of the
board of educston showed thas
seventy.slx candidates had been assist
ed for the ministry.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

LONDON. Nay 2D.--The 8o1u11ov
Review expresses fear THAI NE acfjoo q
the New Toundiand ieg'slature ID rejog1l
ing the arrangement aGreed 10 v,1h
France IN regard - the 6shinG r1ono1
VIII cause England much worry. -
article says: 'It IL ~ abeofd -
siightly bumlIntane end Of lasUe11
peeotst,ons- The GovernmeBi eoo11
BE- IN better poe1eoon today IL ~heo.
with the general appTo~ai u tbe oonn-
try, u oec,dee taaf il wouId - 1sn41w
20 quarrel WITH Frnoee. II had a1oo
decided 20 pay 5ew as1ent1on - -
fusoeptIbsisties Of . colony wh,ch ehooo
. manifest oeterminatson - oxn211f
no interest exoeUt - oun -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
STREET CAR STRIKERS.
Riosous Mobs at New Orleans Attack the
Policemen.

Nsw ORLEASs, May 20.-Ths street
car hpcs upon which the drivers struck
yesterday sre still tied up. Efforts
we're made to run cars today without
succe. =. The strikers dersiled the cars.
somefimss overturuing them.
The police made many ar
rests. but we're unable to
keep any cars running. No serions
riot occurred st any point ex-
eept early this morning when
. dftv was badly beaten
and mule cut loose from . car
containing five patrolmen. Il ~ an
uounced tonghs that ears viii run to-
morrow - usual
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
Ranouet 10 secre,ary Traex.

BALTIMORE, May 20.-The banquet
TO Secretary of the Navy Tracy tonight
Was quite = success. More than num-
dred guests sat down At the table.
among whom federal officers holders
and prospective delegates TO the Min.
neapolis convention were prominent.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21
Hotel Keeper Assigns.

NASHVILLE, May 2o.--Ike Johnson.
proprietor of Johnson's European
Hotel, made an assignment today for
the benefit of creditors. His failure
was brought about By that of the Kin
ney Dirtllhng company several days
ago. Liabilities, $S0.e5s; Assets not
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

MUNICH, May 2o.--The editor Of the
socialist journal The Uenchener Post
OF this city, has been arrested on .
charge of treason, tascd on violent
articles in the paper.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

WAsHlSorox, Nay 3o.-Tne senate in
secres sess,on today confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations: PostmAsters.
Michigan Hamilton Corvel. Middle
vile.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-21

The senate spent the remainder of the
day passing unoppossd bliis on the cal
endaE.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Torchlight Procession and Rally at the
Armory TONIGHT.

Torchlight Procession and Rally ct the
Armory Tonight.
The Republican state campaign will be
formally opened in King county by the
big rally at the Armory tonight. The
speakers will be Hon. John L. Wilson and
Hon. Andrew +. Burleigh, two of the
ablest political speakers in the state. The
issues will be boldly and plainly defined
and discussed.
The meeting will be preceded by torch
light parade, in which all Republicans
and citizens are invited to participate
The clubs will assemble at their respective
headquarters in time to form in line
on Third street in front of
the general headquarters of Repub-
Hcau clubs, at O'Clock. Torches will be
provided and the line will be formed with
the following organizations: The Seattle
Republican Veteran Club, the Harrison
Legion, Afro-American Club, Third
House. Young Mems Republican Club,
King County Republican Club and the
McGraw Flambeau Club.
Those not belonging to any organization
will be assigned place in the line. The
procession will be headed by the First regi-
meat band and will take up the following
line of march: After forming at Third and
Cherry streets, march up Third street to
Columbus, down Columbia to Second,
down Second to Yesler, down Yeser to
Front, up Front to Union, and up Union
to the Armory.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
THE SEATTLE PosrTEIIGENcER MONDAY 49,

of persons into the gates Of the national
capitol to witness what is predicted will
be the most largely attended and most
successful meeting the G. A. r. ever had.
Tonight the city Is swasheo in bunting,
national colors and every form OF aecora-
ton that can be utilized to make attractive
the stands and public and private build
ings. All the visitors are on the streets,
which are alive with brass bands escorting
the arriving posts 70 their quarters.
vice President Morton received teie-
gram from President Harrison this after
noon SAYING that he would not be able to
take part in the Grand Army exercises
and requesting the vice president to take
up the duties assigned to the president.
1t is stated that los. 900 persons arrived
up to IL O'Clock tonight. The question Of
who will be the next commander-in-chief
OF the Grand Army is one Of absorbing in
terest to the great number of Grand Army
men here. Three candidates for the honor
are in the feld-Col. Charles +. Lincoln,
Of Washington City: Col. A. g. Weisent,
of Wisconsin. and Gen. s. II. Hearst, Of
Ohio
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19

after false gods, and advised them to stand
by the Republican party. The platform
of the Peoples party had not word to
say for the old soldiers, not word. There
fore when he saw the old veterans running
after that party it reminded him of the
story of the boy. the calf and the steer
The boy had driven COW and calf into
the yard, while steer made break
through the gate and the calf followed hiIn'
down the road on the keen jump. "Stop
him, Johnny" cried the old man. And
down the road Johnny started after tho
calf. He ran until he was exhausted. and
then throwing himself down on log by
the roadside, he exclaimed: swell, go it.
you gosh darned little fool. When you
want milk you'll find that it amt your
mother" And SO when the old soldiers
have followed the Peoples party awhile
they will find to their sorrow that it is not
their mother.
Col. Leddy's remarks were received with
applause, and the meeting adjourned with
cheers for the national and state ticket.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
No Trace Of Murderer Hinch.

MARsHrIELD, Or, Sept. 1S.-Murderer A.
II. Hinch is still at large this morning.
Sheriff Weider and posse have been
securing the country between this city
and Empire all night, but as Hinch is so
we'll acquainted with every foot Of the
ground it will be hard to capture him
now. Sheriff Weider has offered a reward
of $3.50 for his arrest. Weider now has two
men under arrest as accomplices. but it is
probable that nothing can be proven
against them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19

Winston Defines the Issues, and McGra
Stands Upon His Record.

EVERETT. Sept. 13-The Republican
demonstration last evening was altogether
the ms psf brilliant and enthusiastic affair
in the history of this young city and it
has done more TO infuse some lite into the
campaign than any meeting yet held here
has accomplished. Hon. John III. Nc
Graw.. Col. Patrick Henry Winston and
Col. James Teddy arrived in the afternoon.
Mr.. McGraw, who numbers his friends by
the scere in every town Of the state, spent
several hours in calls on old acquaintance.
Owing TO the lack of spacious halls the
comraai.tee in charge decided to cree. a
stand on Chestnut street, near the corner
of Pacific avenue. The location proved to
be U Unfortunate, owing TO its proximity to
the Peoples party wigwan. in which an
other large meeting was in progress, and
the frequent ou.bursts of cheers from the
RESPECTIVE crowds were quite dissrac,ing
1T times.
ne arrival Of large delegation Eom
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
Gun Expl osion on tho Philadelphi..

Fort MONROE. Va, Sept. 1s.-The cruiser
Philadelphia went to Norfolk this morn
ing and put the three men seriously in
jured by the explosion of a gun yesterday
in the naval hospital.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1s-An explosion oc-
Cured on board the cruiser Philadelphia
yesterday during sham battle. A shell
exploded as the breech closed on it, blow
ing the entire load from the breech of the
gun. The charge and portion of the
shell entered the left breast of Gun Captain
Martin King, tearing away the flesh and
SCATTERING his ribs. Another gunner
standing alongside was badly injured.
The Philadelphia at once put to sea. The
cause Of the accident is not known.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
SAFE ROBBERY AT SUNAS.
+. w. Cook, . Land Swindler, Chargst
With the Crime, Flees.


SUMAs, Sept. 1S.-[Special. THE ire
pressible F. w. Cook, former real estate
boomer of this place, who figured some
time ago in the Baskerville land swindle,
has turned up again. This time as q sus-
pected safe burglar. The early part of the
week Cook was at the Office of A. Mans
field, of New Whatcom, figuring for sew.
eral days on land trade. Mr..
Mansfield, during the negotiations,
having occasion to go out to look
after some business in town, simply
turned the knob of his safe with
out locking it. While he was absent his
office was entered and the safe was robbed
OF $40 in cash, together with several drafts
and checks and other valuable papers.
Cook was suspected and Swallowed and
catching on to it that papers were being
gotten out for his arrest he decamped sud-
denly. Mansfield Is looking for him. 1t
is supposed that Cook has gone to British
Columbia for the benefit of his health. 1t
has since been learned that other parties
on whom Cook passed false checks are
looking for him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
shipping IntelIixence.

TAroosH, Sept Is, 5 p. m.-psrtiy CLOUDY 7
brisk east wind.
Port CRESCENT, Sept. Is 5 ?. m.-cloudy'
calm.
PORT ANGELES. Sept IS, p rn.-tiondy
calm. ships Mylomene. Glory Of the Seas, ~
Bailey Gatzert and tug Discovery in hsroor
WASHINGTON CITY, sept lS--Sotice has pssa
given by the lighthouse board that on or aooe'
october %, ls9,, light of the first order. shes-
ing red and white flashes alternately stintefreD
OF fifteen seconds, will be exhibited from We
structure recently completed on Sorth west ~.
rock, 81. Georges reef, California The tgss
will illuminate the entire horizon.
NEW YORK. Sept 1s.-Arrived-La Brefasps
from Cheroourg and Norge. from Stettin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
INDIAN SMALLPOX Patients.
Case Discovered I'm Duwamish Rivel
Camp-Whoie Party Guaranteed.

Case Discovered I'm Duwamish River
Camp-Whoie Party Quarantined.
Health Officer Sparling was notified yest
terday afternoon that there was case OF
smallpox among the Indians camped on
the Duwamish river, some distance beyond
the city limits. On investigation he found
Victoria Indian had just been taken sick
with what is in all probability true case
of smallpox. County Commissioners Fred
Cash was notified, and will turn the case
over to Dr.. Whiting, of the county farm
today.
There are about twenty-five Indians in
the camp, many of whom came over from
Victoria two weeks ago. The infected M
dividual is one of them. The camp Will
be quarsntined for fourteen days and the
suspected cause placed in the pest house.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
AINsLIE LUMBER COMPANY FRAUD.
Warrants Sworn Out for tho Managers
Arrest Ut Portland.


Arrest Ut Portland.
PORTLAND, Sept. 1S.-[Speciai. IA sensa-
ton was created in commercial circles to-
day by the fact leaking out that the grand
jury on Saturday had found sixteen in-
dictnents against II. B. Hall, fifteen
against I. E. Segur and fifteen against r.
ID. Jones. The charges are obtaining
money under false pretenses, and bail has
been fixed at 5000 on each charge.
These men were the managers of the
Ainslie Lumber Company, which, until
last July, was one of the largest corpora
tons on the Northwest coast. By shrewd
manipulations they succeeded in obtain.
ing about $500, 900 from Washington, Ore
gon, Utah and California banks. Then the
crash came and the company suspended
operations. The headquarters were in
Portland, with branches in Washington,
Idaho and Utah. Jones was arrested yes
terday and is now in the county Jail.
Wall left about two weeks ago, and is sup
posed to be in Philadelphia. his former
home, and Segur, who skipped out a week
later, has been located in Idaho 1t is ex-
pected that both will be captured tomor-
row.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
The Spotted Plague In Tnrkes..n.

Lospos, Sept. ls-An Odessa CORE
spondent of the Meas says: The governor
OF Turkestan has reported TO the govern
men, tha, 80 deaths have been caused
by the plague in Turkestan aud Askabar.
He believes the spread of the disease has
been arrested. The disease was of pesti-
lentsal nature and known in Persia a. the
black or spotted plague"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-19
Opium Seized ON tho Wilmington.

ASTORIA, Sept. 1S-lSpecial. ]ECustoms
officers seized on the Wilmington today
eight coal oil tins containing about 800
pounds of opium. Capt. Gilmore, of the
Wilmington, says that the opium was
part of the Chinese baggage on board.
The Wilmington comes from British Co.
lumbia and was found to be in good sani-
tary condition by DR.. Walker, the health
officer of the port.