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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-07
'VARSlTIES DEFEATED.
vANDEEBILrs ARE rnn CHAmPTOyS.
MANY Hard-rought National League Games.
Boston and Cincinnati Tic--Chicago
Defeats New York.

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA. :
MAY 6. Special. !
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

two hundred miles in width, with an
area OF S0a. 900 mics. It's climate -
most delightful. All The uopiesi
traits are raised there. Its mineral re-
sources are extensive, copper and
nitrate OF potash beng among those OF
greatest commercial value. The com
uy 8 divided into provinces whlch are
controlled by governors appointed bs
the president The religion OF The
country % Roman Catholic and the
language spoken is Spanish. Tie con-
stitutlon l. patterned after that OF the
United States, although the president
has almost absolute power IN many
matters. The population. which q
about 3. .ooo. 600. ls mostly gathered IN
cities. the majority of Which are To-
Gated on the coast. Chill ranks fore
most among South American coantries
in enterprise and culture. "A Legend
of the Sonth Connny." an original
story, giving IA IA Intensely interesting
manner the reason why tie Chillans
were called South American Yankees.
MAS received with well merted ap-
psuse. Oar Mar with Chill" a re-
view of President harnson's special
message TO congress, concluded the
program for the u tefnoon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
FEMALE STAGE ROBBERS.
A Gang of Idaho Highwaymen Believed
10 Be Women Disguised as Men.

A Gang Of Idaho Highwaymen Believed
to Be Women Disguised as Men.
SALMON, Idaho. March le.-For the
ast three years the roads running over
he mountains between here and the
Montana line nave been infested by q
,and of hignwsynen who have stopped
tage after Stage, and have not yet
,eeo caughtby the officers or prevented
rom continuing their work. The band
has worked a little differently from
most of tbs western highwaymen and
bas always made sucn show or num-
,efs that resistance has been impossible.
Never has robbery been committed
hat there was not at least SIX people IN
Z, and IN sevsrsl instances there have
,een eight. All efforts to ind the
headquarters of the band have proved
tnavailing.
Ope peculianty has been noticed and
hat was that a shot has never been
lred during any of the raids OF these
,obbers. A stage on the road from this
nty to Boise City was robbed about two
weeks ago, aud one of the passengers
declares that two of the robbers were
women dressed as men. THIS may solve
he whole problem. for 1t IS possible
hat the deeds are done by women. and
he sheriff has set to work on this clue.
There Is a ranch bali way between here
and the state line where the stages stop
go.ng both ways % get dinner, and tnis
.ancn ~ run by man named Hsrver,
who is assisted by his wife and SIX
daughters. IL is now the intention to
yet a close watch on this ranch.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

The afternoon WAS devoted 10 the
study OF American history. eight ladies
preparing the article. These ladies ap-
pearpd upon the stage, which was
arranged with colonial fireplace and
mantel piece, in cnl0niai dress. Pcca-
hontas, IN costume, gave Talk on
Virginia, and other LADIES, some IN
Quaker costume and sUme with pow
oered hair. court patches and quaint
dresses. told interesting facts connected
with New Amsterdam, Maryland, Del
aware, massachusetts,, Pennsylvania
Georgia. Rhode Island and the Caro-
Anss. The summing up, which com
bined all the colonies IN The formation
of republic was specially well received.
The guess OF the afternoon We're Miss
Weed OF Detroit, and Miss Newton or
Ballslon Spa, y. y.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
MICHIGAN WHEELMAN.
The New Officers of the L. A. w. AS
sumc Their Duties

Pursuant TO the action OF the
National assembly in declaring the
Detroit l.. A. W. ticket elected instead
OF the Grand Rapids ticket. meeting
OF the new board was held in Detroit
Thursday. The committee on rules
and regulations submitted the oonsti-
tuition and bylaws of the Massachu-
setts DIVISION, winch was adopted with
slight changes, the most important of
which was IN regard To the holding Of
the annual election, which reads, "Bsl-
lots must hear the signatures, resi-
denoe and league numbers Of the men,
Der voting. and be deposited IN the
postoi'ice, directed to the chairman OF
the returning board. or he handed TO
said chairman not later than Novem-
Der l5.''
The minutes of the December meet
ing were declared VOID aud illegal.
Chef Consul Bresler reported that toe
Michigan DIVISION numbered $40 mem
bers and was constantly increasing.
IN selecting his committees. two Grand
Rapids names were mentioned. +. :.
Hunt was placed upon the rghts and
privileges commttse, and &. " JonCs
}
sal Bfcsler's recommendations we're as
follows Under new husness the chef
consul's recommendations were dis
posed of as follows. That the division
te Incorporated. that the racing com
mlttee form racing rules and include
tandem races among tisc events; that
the chef consul and two Others pre-
pare handbook f.r the year; that
the expenses % A. II. Richmond, so -,
W I. ReedeT. SIS, and laeob lesson.
ESQ, for illegsl attendance at the Jan.
usfy meeting of the nat onal cenven'
ton, he not paid; and That Consul
RFeslet be refunded SIS expenses in.
eufFed ineontssURg the election Of ths
Richmond ticket.
Bay Csty's application 10 be gwen the
summer meet was Granted imam
mously, ~. Johns having Withdrawn.
IL vas also decided % fe6onfnf 81 insi
Bay ~ held the Summer meet July
and only, aad not thlfd Gay q.
PROPOSED
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
WORN BY THE MEN
interesting Chat About the
Styles for the Sterner Sex
BRILLIANT RECEPTIONS GIVEN
In Society Circles During the Week Jus,
Ended-Items Gathered Here and
Thete-PeIsonal Pointers.

Columns are written about feminine
fashions where a few lines only are
written for the masculine wearer Of
clothes. who Is apparently expeeted 10
keep up with the times iy intuition or
the good Offices of his tailor. just NOW
spring and early summer styles Tor
men a we'll as women are beginning
to make their appearance, ami few
suggestions as to what may be ex-
pected will doubtless be read with IN
terest. There is new collar. actually
new IN design, called the Elk. probably
because IL has 10 resemblance 10 thai
animal. Tie height III front is TWO
ana one-quarter inches, and the points,
which arc accurate triangles, are
turned down. leaving a space ol two
inches AZ the top OF the opening. This
style bids fair TO he n iayorite. Then
there is the poke collar, somewhat re-
sembilng Salvation Army lassie's $
headgear, lnasmuch as IL scars forward
and upward. This poke front meas
ures two and one-elghth inches from
the bution-hoie aud one and five
eighth inches in the back. This high
front and low back is the deslrsbiy
stylish feature of this collar. There Is
pretty and modest turn-down coils r
made on high hand. II is called the
"Natlck," and II requires IL special lie
10 be worn with It. Speaking OF neck
ties there is new long, narrow knot
scarf known as the Harlem, which is
unique and BIDS fair TO become popu-
lar. The knot is four and one-half
inches wide at the top and one-quarter
of an inch at the bottom. The aprons
are seven and one-fourth inches long
and one and one quarter inches wide,
and ali the new and popular shades OF
color are used in its construction.
Latest in Uppers and Nethers
The four-In- hand scarf 30 long in use
appears this season as a negligee scarf
only. For evening wear black coat,
white fancy vest and steel gray trousers
IN tiny stripes and small plaid effects
are the proper combination. There is
no change In the shape of trousers,
which still retain the effect of modified
divided skirts. IN the matter of street
and business suits there IS bat little
change from last wears standards.
There are never marked contrasts IN
mems clothing from season to season,
their simplicity Of dress forbidding it.
The new cutaway sack with n frock
front is an innovation. IL gives the ap-
pearance of frock in front, while 1t is
cut like A sack in the back. The regu-
lation throe-button cutaway sack, with
buttons wide apart. and the double.
breasted sack will both be favolites
Fabrics for street end business suits
show wonderfully subdued colors when
last seasons shades are remembered.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
SUNDAY MORNING MARCH &c. 1892

the stnFgis Fair association, which
closed March l, mad ls3 NOMINATIONS.
Iae 5000 2-year-old STAKE. So; 5000 s.
yeaF-old, 25; 5000 2:30 trot, 20; 5000
2.z0 tFot, 20; 5000 $50 pace ,,s4, $500
2:20 pace, Is. Nominations close April
! for the sll,llI.Il national futurty
stallion and colt stake. the $500 year
hing troiting stake. the $1,000 2-year-old
trotting stake, and the $1,000 3.yesr-old
trottng stake. All these stakes except
the fnturity will be troited and paced
al their grand summer meeting. August
] TO &. and together with tue eiass
races will make tile gTandesI meeting
ever held IN the north.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

Miss Clara Buck of this city grsdu-
ated at Mrs. Edna Chaiiee Mobiles
school OF clucntion in Drtrot Wednes-
day. She was assisted in her recital
by her sisters. Mrs L. L. Ioyeiov and
Miss Lotia Buck, who furnished music
on banjo, mandolin. guitar and har .
for the occasion.
Mrs. J. W. Closterhouse Of No. 100
North College avenue, Will return home
about April /. from Gslesbnrg. H.,
where she and daughter Ethel aud baby
Lois have been visiting her father, Q
wealthy farmer OF Knox county.
G. +. Swan OF TINS city, father OF
Mrs. Dr.. Mccall, writes that he is con-
fined to his hotel IN Wilmington, Del,
rheumatism.
Mr.. 5. Glenn Stone of Ionia gave n
pedro party Thursday evening IN honor
of Miss Frances Qnlnlan. who was the
guest OF friends ~ that city.
Mrs. c. A. Gumaer and daughter.
visiting for the las: two months with
relatives aud friends IN Mt. Morris, re-
turned home Friday.
Mrs. G. Il. neissman of No. Ga Foun-
tam street has Just returned from
Owosso. where she attended a large
wedding.
Miss Donna Moore, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Southwick
at Asheyille, y. g, has returned nome.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Greeson re-
turned from their wedding journey 10
| the Bermudas early la the week.
Mrs. +. r. Parson. OF Brooklyn, y.
" enrtHtsarv Snuta time nth Ier
| mother, Mrs. J Morgan Smith.
| Tie social session announced for TINS
afternoon ut The Press cluh rooms nas
been postponed for one week.
Mrs. J. y. lsoucke has retained from
| Big Rapids where the has been whiting
/ relatives tor three weeks.
Mr.. John DeNrone rcirrns home
/ from Europe today. He spent the
/ winter across the wafer.
Mrs. nT. ". =. l'enwardep has re
I turned from 3 nine-verk visit With
/ friends in Canada.
Born-To Mrs. ard Mrs Todd. cor.
ner Canal aud Hevlsnd streets. q fius
I gnl. on March IS.
Mrs. +. Il. r. Carpenter. who q a.
present in Berlin. vii fall tor New
! York IN June.
Mrs. y. i. Maxim y qu ill - Reed
I CITY, where she went to Wit he'
/ daughter.
Mr.. Charles II Perkins is vs,ius
/ Mr. and Mrs. A " IisGa.ion q Ana
/ Arhof.
!. A. Gondshz left tiais vrek far 9
three weeks trp u TIE upper pcnIa.
/ snis
Miss Nlna Webster Il Afieean. visfed
/ friends in Tins city during the sees-
Mrs. y. n. Fishef AMI children are
/ visiting Mrs. g A Sans 81 Hart
Mr. ~. Parker ROtanscn wli give sH
! other pnpils' rccitsl next month.
Mss Bslle snyder isvis'fsuE Mrs. WI
iIsm Youu9 1T Ravenna.
Mss Nav Nesi Of Nta4 SISTERS, hsi
I returned frem ths east.
Mf ard Mrs. BOYD Psntlind are IN
/ Chicago for fe- days
NJ. Peter Dstsr rhout VISITED Schnol
/ craft dafiag the week.
Mss Rss.s Power spent the week with
friends 81 SarsnHc.
! Mr.. Charles x Wsilacs has returned
( from Jsckson.
Mrs SsFah =. Wood lssvs. tomorrow
for NsN YORK
Mr.. Sherwood ha. returned from
Kalamazoo.
Mss Iona Yea hss returned fsou
/ Calcsgo
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
CONvICTS GET AWAY.
Two Jackson Prisoners Regain Their
Liberty.


JACKSON, Mich, March 1o.-Joseph
Butler. the noted colored burglar and
thief, escaped from the prison this
morning. together with Convict Gal
lagher. They got onto the kitchen
roof and proceeded thence bv n plank
TO the top OF the left wing. The wing
forms the west wall of the prison.
They escaped to the ground by rope.
They were IN their stocking feet.
Gallagher was caught at the pulp mill
and returned TO the prison inside Of an
hour.
Butler, while awaiting trial, escaped
from the jail here and went to Canada
whence he was extradited by Sheriff
Boyle. On has race through the city
this morning Batter met colured man
who asked him whore he was going.
''Io Canada, # can get there" re-
piled the desperado. as he ran like a
deer through the woods. Butler was
serving an eight year sentence for bur
Rlarizlng NoTris' pawn shop here. Gal
lsgher was twenty-five year convict.
having been sent here from Detroit Tor
an assault on Captain Ira Hunt while
playing the footpad. IL was N hls case
that Joe Coveyeau turned states eyi.
denre
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

The "Boy BiliGrdist" Easily
Defeats Schaefer
IN A FOUR HOURS GAME
Al Central Music Hall Chicago and Be-
comes Champion Of the World
and Owner Of the Cup.

CaIcAso, March 1s.-central Music
Hal was packed tonight to witness
sne seasfer-Ivcs billiard contest. TIE
betting Just before The beginning of
play Was three 10 one IN favor OF the
I" Wizard" The match u for the
cham pionship Q OF the world, fourteen
inch oalk line, aad side bet of $500
each. Henry Rhines Is referee. Ives
Won the lead.
Ives made goose egg as q starter,
while the wizard by careful nursing
rolled up forty-hve. Ives followed
with his trst, scoring twepty-seven.
but left the ivories N bad shape and IL
was the wizards turn 70 make goose
Eggs. schaefer made q magnificent
coupe IN the eighth. bat when
N the thirteenth inning be went
ous with paltry three there
was quiet Kissing. Schaefer began to
get nervous as the game progressed.
Ia the eighteenth he got a goose egg.
In the nineteenth two 10 Ives, 45 ana
IS respectively. 10 the twentieth he
Vas l07 behind his boyish opponent.
The game moved slowly, largely owing
10 Ives lack OF quick. decison.
Twenty-frs,, schaefer. 400; Ives, 27i.
At 1885 Z. m. after four hours play.
she Young Napoleon" was declared
the champion OF the world, winner OF
the massive silver cup, the thousand
dollar purse and the net gate receipts.
shsefer took Ms defeat pleasantly.
Ives accepted challenge TO play slcs-
ION for the championship within sixty
iays. Score, Ives, 800; Shaefer, 499.
Average: Ives. l6t; Shaefer, i0s.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

SPOKANE. va, March Ie.-Bsaoih
Of what sppeags - - ons cf shs noa
ylllainons muF1oaD ever commi>1sd i
this country cars - iight at Rockford.
a town forty matso from thn city. yes
terday. wlIlism Thurman. A. l.. Rioa.
ardsoa aud Mrs. Thurman ase m,us,ne.
and the lnoicstjoue ass that Thurn,aa
was murdered - his w,fe and her par<
amour, who t1ok - Hight
Richardson IL = uo1thIess. drunkeg
fellow, whose children have been 4
charge upon the county; but he eau
oeeded in gaming the ndectspns Of Mn
Thurman. Thurmen protested. an<
elected Richardson from his house, bal
the woman took his part and aliovee
him To visit her whenever Thurznaa
MAS absent.
There appear to have heen Z ereai
deal of strife between husband anf
wife, and his life was thu eafened. fo(
he recently took counsel vita ffiendl
relative 10 the steps ne onghi 10 TAKE
10 protect Himself, but he conc'uoee
that It va letter 10 AVOID The puhllclfs
o. the courts.
As Tnurinan had not been seen 70
some time. Monday. two Of h
brothers went TO hs place. The.
found u Deserted, toe doors harreS
from the inside. and the window.
nailed Up.
In cupboard was found . bottle O
strychnine, portion of which hat
been used, and wagon tracks led froa
the house. These were followed anf
found TO AVOID the regular road. pas
ing of through the timber.
Thurman's brotbers. hoping 70 fn
the missing man somewhere ia IN
neighborhood. kept their counsel unr
today, when they came into Rockfors
and reported the facts TO the officer
there
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
Freigh. Train Jumped the Track.

RICO, COL, March ia freight
tram on the Rio Gfande Southern road,
while descending the mountain at a
rapid rate last night. jumped the track.
Engineer Joe Whistler was caught be-
meath the engine and so badly injured
that he died shortly afterward. His
fireman and a man who was riding on
the engine, but whose names could not
be learned, were injured. The engine
was badly damaged.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
COL MAPLESoN PARALYZED.
The Veteran operate Manager Danger.
erously III ar Paris.

The Veteran operate Manager Danger
erously III ar Paris.
Lospos March l9.-Colonel Mapleson,
the well known operate manager. has
been strlken With paralysis and IS in
Paris in a dangerous condition.
Colonel j. II. Napleson is well know q
to the musical public of this country,
quHe as we'll indeed. as in England.
For years he was the impresssrio of
her uaJesty's opera. and many an
artistic triumph has he won on that
delightful and bioodlsss but risky field
OF earnest effort. He brought out
many new operas and helped along on
the pathway TO fame many talented
singers He succeeded Max Strakosch
as the leading Impressario OF this coun-
try alter financial misfortune had
oyertaken the former. There had
been prior 10 Colonel Mapieson's ad-
vent. few operate performances quite
so complete and gorgeous as those pro-
duced " the English manager. He
had the means and the resources, and
he made lavish use of both.
His first visit 10 the United States was
made during the last halt of the seven
ties. he brought over Gerster. Valie-
ria, Marie Roze twho married his son.
Colonel III. j. Mapleson), ana a number
or other excellent artists. lie came
the following season or two with Patti
and a strong company. HIS American
tour included the whole country from
New York To San Francisco. AT first
he Was very successful and coined
money by the barrel full. but his ex-
penses were great, and by and by he,
too. slid down into the same slough of
despond that has been the fate of many
opera managers. ii seems singular
coincidence two SD widely known oper-
atic managers as Mex Strakosch and
Colonel Mapleson should hotn be
stricken down IN the same week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
DENIED BY SECRETARY FOSTER.
No Truth in the Story that the Treasury
Is Forced to Hold Money.

Is Forced to Hold Money.
NEw YoaK. March I9.-Secretary
Foster was seen THIS morning IN refer
tncs to dispatch from Washington to
ne effect that payments OF money TO
nose whom 4 was due were beld back
owing to tHe present depleted state ot
sae treasury. and that IN order to tide
,ver the present emergency IL might oe
necessary 10 encroach upon the $780,
,0O. .DOO gold reserve. The secretary
aid cit u an old story. There Is
nothing new m u. and It Is no nearer
correct tnan wnen lt VAS trst started.
There ars ample funds IN the treasury
10 meet ali Obligations. and they are
being met. and the business OF paving
ialarIes snd claims Is beng expedited "a
sspidly as possible. There are so many
different departments tor which money
las 10 be dIsnursed tass il Is matter
ot impossibi hty for every one 20 be
paid on the same day. bat there ~ no
more delay than - usual. Some
changes have taken pace IN the meth
DDS that formerly obtsined- For IN
stance. there q over SO, 900 900 which
hss been lyng IN the national banks 70
the credit OF the government which has
now been Withdrawn aud covered into
tne treasury, where 4 properly belongs.
A custom formerly prevailed OF allow
ing the army and navy departments.
the state aud other departments Tor
which appropriations are made TO draw
,hs entire amount OF the annual appro-
,ristion at once. leaving millions OF
aoilsrs 20 Isv IN national banks Nuiii e
was needed, ana instead of oeing cred
ted 20 tae surpu "a this was entered as
! charge against the treasury. There
,elng 10 necessity OF tnst it has been
scontnued. and only sucn amounts
a. are needed are allowed 20 . drawn.
Secretary Foster lsft for Washington
& $50 tais afternoon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20
Complimentary Dinner to Rhes.

The local members of the Michigan
Woman's Press club have very thought
fully and considerably decided 10 tell
der Rhea a dinner at the Morton next
Friday afternoon. Rhea stands fore
most socially among the actresses. and
this graceful little tribute by the ladies
mentioned will be happily appreciated
by her. 1t IS expected that severaI
officers aud members residing through
out tie state Will be present.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

Father Junipero and HIS Work"
and "Out Door Industries IN Southern
CshfoTnia" we're listened - with inter
eat. A few words from a ally Who had
visited the Old vi ssl0n st Monterey
leut - specsi interest 10 the fret arti-
Gle. A pretty vccal duet, sung 10y Nrs.
Csmpau and Miss Stover. completed
tue program. A vote of thanks vas
extended u the vest s8e lsdies for
thelf kind greeting Rnd invilsuon to
Ylst Their eiuh. Program next week q
10 ehafge OF Mrs Noble.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

The West SIDE Social club gave a
musicale on Thursday evening at the
residence OF J. B. Folger, No. ~ Broad
way. Those who took part IN tue ee-
teTtainment were: Merdames ". Ma
hone. VI. n. Foiger, h. Hollistcr. Misses
Llhbie Turner. Florence Harper. Mary
Chsppel, Molle Kenyon, Florence
Hollister, Edith Purcell, Messrs. John
Wheeler and Walter Maynard. Re-
frcShmeats were served to ahcut sIxfy-
five. The company dispersed at a late
hour after having spent a very enjoy
abe evening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-20

LANsING'S STREET RAILWAY.
A Receiver Will Be Asked to Untangle
Its Affairs

LANSING, March l9.-The Continental
Trust company of New York will make
application to Justice Snow of the
United States district court at Detroit
on Monday for the appointment of re-
ceiver for the Lansing City Electric
Railway company. 1t Is claimed the
road IS in bad condition, needing re-
pairs, but that no bonds can be mar
keted for the purposes of repairs.
Thetrust company owns ali the stock,
except s27 900 held by James A. Webb
OF New York, and bis representatives
here concluded 1t to be a move for the
purpose of freezing Webb out. The
application will he contested.
Herman ID. Preston of Loche was
convicted OF forging papers in the CIR
cut court here today. The trial has
lasted nearly all the week. but the jury
WAS out but two hours. The rcspon-
dent Was confident of acqIittal and his
only anxiety was that the jury might
possibly disagree and not give him a
coveted clean bill, consequently the re-
suit comes upon him with crushing
force.