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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
TOLD IN THE DARK,
Street Corner Reconeiliationa OF ~ Separ-
ated Couple. ,9-

SueSt NObHSt NcSonCiuattonhO u - ScPok-
ated Couple.,. .9-
As reporter for the HERALD was
walking his beat last night he was ut
tracted by voices proceeding from the
shadow of the Street Railway COM
pany's power house, where two per-
sons were engaged IN noisy argument.
He discovered that the interested par
ties consisted of Q iaborer III Otte
Brothers carpet cleaning works and
his wife, who is domestic at st. Marx s
home. The woman was on her way to
q dance with "friend" when met on
Pearl street by her husband. who had
heard of her intention and mad planned
to meet her. They have been married
but five months and have lived with
his folks ON Valley avenue, but
this arrangement did not prove
satisfactory and the young wife
could not agree with her mother-in-
law so she left her husband and Sc
cured employment in st. Marks home.
He wanted her to return home with
him, and promised again to "love and
cherish" but his honied words had lost
their former effect, and she could not
be prevailed upon TO again come under
the yoke of mis- mother. The matter
was finally compromised by his offer.
ing 10 rent and furnish house it she
would again live with hum. AZ this
was evidently the point she had In
view she consented, and they went of
arm in arm, apparently rs happy az
two doves.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

In yestsrdsy's issue of the Chicago
later Ocean nearly . column editorial
appears. devotest 10 ranking criticism
Of Captain Gavett. because he has dared
10 declare that Blame and not Hsr-
r1son will he nominated for the presi-
dency. The Inter Ocean 10 20 radical
IN IL blind advocacy OF the presidents
dissemination that u does not hesitate
- sDundiy abuse anybody and every
body VINO presume 10 question MS dl-
vsne ~ right OF succession. In this
respscs 10 10 very like . few esteemed
sessmporariss which profess 10 believe
that The once of governor of Mich
'&sn vss created especially for
Mr.. Rich. The Inter Ocean
r,dlcuIes Caps,in Gsvett in un-
nessurcd figures Of speech. claiming
thas be sequH,ntance with and friend
ship for Mr. Rlains - q matter of pre-
sumption rather than 81 matter OF
fact Captain Gsvstt q too veil known
In Michigan ~ need sny defense from
the caustie slurs Of the vindy city
sheet HIS reputation for truth and
verscstv q aneuestonsd. and IL he pro
fesees 20 have sny information by let
ser ar otherwise from Mr.. Blame. IN
The language OF the excited celt. "Rs
jaseers. Ne have IT. II wsEl not
ohrsnsthen Mr.. Harrison With the M.eh-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

IL 10 beyond the ken or mortal man
u zee the resalt of the Minneapolis con-
vsntion- Today the political horizon
y obscured BY the schemes OF astuEe
ond WHY politicians, whose real par-
poses are clothed In the enthusiasm of
the hour just such . condition never
before existed. On the one side the
nomlnation OF Cleveland IS practically
asnared. On the other eontesting
champions are excitedly proclaIming
the virtues OF their chlefuans. The
most prominent tgure before
the Minneapolis convention Is MIR.
Blaine Eight years ago ne was
The unsucceaafuI opponent of
the man surely To be nominated by the
democratsL Will the two face each
other again, II it Is TO be, the Amer
can people win engage in one OF the
grsndest and most brilliant political
contests ever wsged in this country.
Ever slnce the electric eloquence OF In
esrsoll rang through the Cincinnati
convention IN 1875. the name of James
q. Blame has been one of the foremost
names IN American politics. In 1880 at
Chicago Roscoe Conkling led the
valiant $780," and Grant knew defeat
for the first time. because Blaine stood
IN tho pathway ofConkling's ambition.
In that convention Senator Frye pre-
sented the name of Blaine and
she invincible phalanx under the gen.
erAiship of the New York senator
refused to yield until the prize was
gwen 10 the Llustrious Garfield. In
1884 BlAine's name prevailed in the
Chicago convention, and he met a
Waterloo ut the polls through the
sumity of his lifetime foe. In 1888
his name was received with great en-
thunAsm. but, sinking his personal am-
bition, he wrote the Florence letter of
defamation. Today he 10 the popular
choice Of the masses. He has beer
before the people for twenty years, and
his greatness nas not waned, nor his
popularity suffered. Whether he will
come forth from the Minneapolis con
vontion it, nominee is yet an enigma.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
POLITICAL EQUALITY.
What the Club Did at Yesterdays Ses
sion.

What the Club Did at Yesterdays Ses
sion.
There was coed attendance at the
Political Equality club which met at
No. 46 West Broadway yesterday after
noon. Roll call was responded to by
sentiments followed bv an article en-
titled, 1.-THE Woman that Deliberates Is
Lost" urging the necessity of women's
being familiar with parliamentary law
in order to insure success at their meet
ings. A vocal selection was then given.
Extracts were read from an address of
welcome and expressions Of good will
TO the many members of the Federation
of Woman's clubs in Chicago. Mrs.
Charlotte Emeyeon Brown, president Of
the federation, Did, "our federatlon's
work Is largely preparatory for the
work of the world. Increased ability
means increased responsibility. We
must know the spirit of the age aud
take the pains and do the work that
our new civilization thrusts upon us.
We have less than eight years in which
to complete the nineteenth century.
These will De great years in the world a
history" A dialect recitation was
given entitled, 'America's conversion. !"
The club adjourned to meet at No. Ala
West Bridge street, June ID.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

Saturday evening the school trustees
Wiii appoint teachers for the ensuing
year. II is quite probable that there
will b few contests for places, yet
there 10 always rivalry for promotion
pgossns that breeds considerable feel
iug among those interested. The ques-
ton Of salary also enters into the SETTLE
mont Of the lists and it gives rise to
ooms feelings of resentment and disap-
poiutment. The work Of selecting over
three hundred teachers for the various
grades Ut the city schools is q by no
means easy task. The fitness and Ca
pacisy Of each individual must be con-
sidsrsd. and in doing this the trustees
Of necessity are compelled to rely
upon the judgment Of the priE-
apals and Of the superintendent.
Sometimes petty spite and jealousy
LEAD 70 an unjust disposition or dis
ninal Of competent and successful
teacher, but 1t Is Of infrequent occur
renee. The policy of the trustees, and
tits . wise one, seems to DO to retain
ef6c,snt and experienced teachers.
promoting them whenever IT 10 posi-
bic 70 broader fields of usefulness. A
questionable rule, questionable only "a
% il business, imposes stated examina-
tons upon teachers after . service OF
three years when their theoretical
knowledge has been largely supplanted
~ the practical knowledge of every
1Ay school work. The teacher who
hes devoted several years to special
branches Of instruction in primary and
intermediate work may have lost some
of she polish incident to classical tram
ing, hut she has become an expert in
her special hne, and therefore IL val
liable - . teacher. Such should not
~ sst ASIDE for the new and untried
Who may be able TO rattle of . number
- hook rules and prescribed forms.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

The installation Services of the
Rev. o. r. Bradley
CONDUCTED BY THE coUNcll
Park Congregational chufeJs the Scene
Of Beautiful ard Impressive
Service.

The services for the installation of
the Rev. D. F. Bradley were acid in
Park Congregational chufeh last night.
In the afternoon the Congregational
pastors OF western Michigan met in the
church psrlors and proceeded TO exam
me the candidate relative to his opin-
ions concerning the fundamental doc
trines of the church. The council was
presided over by the Rev. Leroy War.
ner, DID,. CT -oliyct college, and the
following clergyman were present:
". r. Wilcox of Ailendale, John
Sailor Of Alpine, r. l.. Moore Of Can
ron, &. ID. Bsnister of Cedar Syringe.
j. I. Hustled. IL. A. Mcintyre. j. Z.
Smith, city: John U. Mason, Wayiand;
G.. Trinsler. Reckfo.i; Thomas Parker,
Grandvilie; James Proven. Lowell; w.
l.. Anderson, Muskegou; Z. w. Hyatt,
Kalamazoo; c. IL. Zeal. Lansing; Terry
Warren, ID. D., oliyet; w. b. Williams,
Charlotte; j. w. Poot, CITY
The roll OF the council was called
and the members had the privilege Of
examining the candidate in regard 70
his OPINIONS concerning the tenets and
doctrines OF the church. The exami.
nation Was satisfactory. and the coun-
Gil then prepared the installation pro.
gram.
The services in the evening were
pubic, but tho audience Was small
owing to the inciemcnt weather. The
Rev. w. b. Williams oil Charlotte acted
as moderator for the evening. The
Scripture lesson was read by the Rev.
j. II. Mcintyre of this city. Prayer
was then offered by the Rev. w. l..
Anderson Of Muskegon. After a
hymn by the choir the Rev. c. Flnister
of Rockford read the report Of the
council. The prayer of installation
was offered by the Rev. John Shields.
Then the Rev. Davis extended to the
new pastor the greetings Of the local
churches. Mr.. DAVIS expressed his
thankfulness for the privilege Of wei
coming the new pastor to the fellowship
OF the other pastors. He referred Ia
the fact that he and Mr.. Bradley had
been students together and mad
breathed the same air OF scholarship
and the same inspiration. He spoke OF
the missionary lives led by both of Mr.
Bradley's parents. and said that the
very blood in the sons veins com
mitted him to the extension of Christ's
kingdom. He paid q tribute TO the
personal worth of the new pastor and
invoked o blessing of God upon him
throughout all the years of his calling
The Rev. c. II. Beal of Lansing de-
livered very entertaining address or
| the minister and the Worldwide
Field" He declared that Q minister
must have knowledge and considera.
ton for things beyond his parish If he
expected to do his duty. He must moi
contine himself to his study. but must
put himself In touch with the com.
munity and with public affairs.
The Rev. C. w. Hyatt of Kalamazoo
discussed the Minister in His Church.
and said there were two widely differ
erent ways of looking ut it. One rea
and one ideal, and the minister mus
reconcile them 80 far as possible.
After singing hymn No. SAL, the bene
diction was pronounced by the newly
installed pastor.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

There will be - Little Nugget" matt.
nee At Redmond's today.
Prof. Flint had excellent success with
bic subjects at Powcss' last evening.
II the weather was decent q much bct-
ter business would doubtless be done,
as the professor 10 a master in HE way.
Cleveiand's MINISTRIES will close the
season At Powers next Wednesday
night.
This is the last week Of Little Mug.
get" The season he's been long one
and the players look forward with
pieasurabie anticipation 10 . we'll.
earned vacation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Sick Man Suicides.

PErosKEY, June l.-R. II. Wetmore
of New York City, proprietor of the
Occidental hotel, committed euicide in
his room at the hotel yesterday. He
camn here two days ago TO look after
his interests. Yesterday afternoon his
agent called, but was unable 70 arouse
him. An entrance into the room WAS
effected and Wetmore found uncon-
scious. A bottle labeled "chloroform"
was found and 1t explained the mys-
terry. Ill health is SAID TO have been
the cause.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Thought Him q Woodchuek.

MESpoS, Mich, June l.-Harry
Sharer and companion, named Jack.
son. were eating their dinner on the
bank OF Portage lake beneath an over.
hanging rock, which concealed all bu,
their heads. A young con of Thomas
Holmes, who was out hunting wood.
chucks. saw the brown caps and fred .
load of B. B. shot At them. Several
shots took effect in Jackson's face,
while one lodged in Sharer's neck
and another knocked out one of his
teeth. be is in dangerous condition
and may die.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

CINCINNATI. June LIN the third
race today, Merrimcns was entered 70
be sold At $1,000. Henry Richmond
and Henry Simon ran up the bidding
to 5000, when ne Was Knocked down
TO the owner. This action on the part of
Richmond and Simmon caused consid-
eratle excitement on the track. II. d.
Gibbons, On sttache Of the Merriment
stable. sbused Richmond 10 On out
rageous manner and threatcd him
with personal violence. The matter
WAS brought 70 the ATTENTION OF the
judges who promptly fined Gibbons
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

Kansas CRY, June l---Fioods Of rain
have been falling al over western Mis-
sour and eastern Kansas since early
morning, and the resnlt 10 that every
river is running bank full and ell the
streams are pouring much water lntt
the Missouri and It's trlbutArieA The
Missouri mas risen . foot IN the issI
twenty-four hours and still rapidly ris
ing. Trains are delayed on neAriy
every road entering in Kansas City.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
SULLIVAN - SoRRowFuL.
Figures . Loss TO Himself Of eso,ooo
Through Jaeksen's Victory.

Through Jaekseu's Victory.
Bosros, June John L. sullivan
seemed surprised when told Of Jack.
sons victory, ANY white man Who
nights with niger ought 70 b. whip
ped" aid he, "eut. on the quiet, I'm
out good Inooey on the game. To be
honest about II. this fcsult 70 great
disappointment TO ms. / wanted
Sisv:n 10 win for purely business res-
soma, and I'll tell you Why. 1
have known eli along that siavin
would b dead easy picking for me, and
90 have al the genuine sporting men
IN this country. For that reason siavin
could not get any hacking 10 70 against
me. Mitchell thought ne was . world
heater and backed him ~ odds of . 10
] against man who whipped him and
broke bic jaw IN ten rounds- Now, II
Slavin had whipped Jackson some OF
the clubs IN this country would have
hung up 30 much money IN pure for
him aud me that could eAsliy either
forfeit my meeting with Cortett or else
tight them both. There would have
been barrel OF ysliow dust sent over
here from England behind Slavlu and
il could have all been kept here and
would have had the big end Of il. So
figure am $50. 900 out on the hight"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

No serious damage resulted from the
G. Z. & l. wreck at Belmont Tuesday
night. The sand washed over the rails
to q depth Of q foot, and when the train
struck IL the wheels were lifted from
the track. The dennty Of the sand
soon stopped the train, and although
all the coaches were derailed no one
was injured and none of the cars DAM
aged. The track was all clear at 7:45
yesterday morning and tho trains ran
as usual. No other washouts were re-
ported. Several trees blew across the
ID. L. & N. tracks, but they were all cut
away in time to prevent any delay.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

Kansas CRY. Mo-. June 1.-The
question Of fusion in Kansas between
the peoples party Gnd the democrats
was se tiled ~ conference held in this
city today. The sole topic Of
discussion was the distribution
Of the offices, the question of fusion
having been accepted from the start.
The democrats are 70 support Ives Tor
governor. The entire electoral ticket
Is gwen TO the peoples party.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

NV YoEx. June Races st Morris
park today resulted ~ follows:
First race for 2-yeaf old 6Ilies, I've
furlongs-Rsin ID. Rope won, Csstossa
second, snipe third: time, 1914.
Second, sweep stAkes. IA miles
Bellevue won, Kinesbfidge second, Get
tysbnrR third: time, i.5s.
Third, sweep stakes for maiden 3.
sesr-oIds. sx furiongs-8oior won,
stsisctite second, Canvass third; time,
ii4.
Fourth, The Long Island handicap,
one mIie- Maidstone won, Eueeu &C
oDdr Pickpocket third; time. 225.
fIffb. sweep stakes. one and one
sixth miies-Now or Never won, Cset-
away second, Joe xelly third: time
Ifssy
ssJth. Eve far}opgs-sparta won.
Frlnce George second. Hsmxnse third !,
ssne. 1914.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Robbed a Cripple.

Now. Mich, June l.-Charies Clark.
an elderly man and . cripple. living at
Wixom, four miles from here, was
knocked down by an itinerant sales
man Of cheap sllverware and robbed of
$500. Clark was choked considerably.
but his injuries are not serious. The
peddler has been around here for sev-
eral days. and is now hiding in large
piece of woods near Wixom. officers
are in pursuit.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Presented the Pictures,

LEXINGTON, Ky.. June 1.-The cere-
monies attending the presentation Of
the pictures OF Independence hall. Car
penter's hall and Congress hall. Phila-
delphia. to the state OF Kentucky were
the features today OF the statehood
centennial celebration. Governor
Brown accepted the gift on behalf of
the commonwealth and w. {. y.
breckinrldge closed the exercises with
q historical address.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
EFFECTS OF THE RAIN.
Washouts in Every District in the
City.

City.
The severe rains of Tuesday night
brought in big grist Of complaints 81
the city marshal's Office. Washouts and
flooded cellars were reported from
every portion of the city. There wcrc
over twenty washouts in the third dis
tr,ct. Silver creek burst in its banks
Tuesday night and flooded the district
between Grandviile avenue and Grand
river. Two years ago Simon DE vries
changed the course of the stream by q
deep cut. Tuesday night the cut caved
IN, damming the stream. which flooded
the cellars, sheds and sidewalks and
cerried of several cords of wood.
Tufts hill on South Lafayette street
was badly washed down and the street
railway tracks covered with sand.
Residents in the vicinity OF Silver creek
came to the marshaPs Office in detach-
ments of ten and dozen. One man,
proprietor of fish market, stated that
his place had been flooded and bis fish
carried away.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
ANOTHER PRETTY wEDDiNo.
Mrs. l. E. Phelps Becomes the Wife Of
Charles z. Lewis

A large party of friends witnessed
the wedding OF Mrs. Layerne L.
Phelps, daughter of o. Udell. to Charles
L. Lewis of Boston, Mas, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, No. 769
Wealthy avenue, last evening.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Lyons Of youngstown. Ohio, as
sisted by the Rev. John Heritage of the
Wealthy Avenue Baptist church. Ar
thur Fording of Younestowu, Ohio,
acted ~ best man, and Nellie Udell,
sister of the BRIDE, as bridesmaid.
Many costly and useful presents werc
received by the happy couple. They
left last night for an extended we'd
ding trip. They viii retnrn 10 this city
IN July. and after brief visit will go
TO Boston, where they vii reside. Mr..
Lewss 10 the tenor with the Lotus Giee
club and 10 vel known here. Durne
the evening instrumental muse was
furnished " Mrs Jonu stekes,ee and
Prof. Colwsil.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
FREE MARKET QUOTATIONS.
The Chicago Board of Trade Closes q
Deal for Them.

CHICAGO, June 1.-The Chicago
board OF trades market quotations
will soon he distributed free 10 the
public. The contract between the
board and the Western Union Teie-
graph company arranging Rfor the
distribution OF the quotations
has been signed. The contract "a
for ore year. tprovides for the col
lection Of the quotations BY IN. tele-
graph company which, n turn. has a
contract with lie postas company By
which both concerns have an equal M
portunty for sending the quotations.
II vii be week before TIE new servioe
can be got into working order.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

the opening Of the afternoon sessson.
As finally reported. the platform 1e-
cisTes for prohlblroas state and nation
.. woman Suffrage; prosectaoa -
American labor and sir.cter natarsliza
ton lars. A fuli state ticket was
nonlss.ed. headed oy the Rev. 5. 5.
Taft of Humboldt for secretary OF
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

SAGINAW. Mich, June LA cable.
gram received today from Antwerp,
from the wife Of the Hon. Z. s. Draper,
a regent of the state university and Q
leading lawyer here, states that he 10
much woree. HIS brother-in-iaw has
started for Antwerp. Mr.. and Mrs.
Draper were en- route TO Carlsbad for
the formers health.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
King Did Not Speak.

MEMPHIS, June l.-Argumsnt in the
case of Col. H. Clay King, charged
with murder. was brought To . close st
Jackson, and contrary to all expecta-
tons Colonel King did not make .
speech in his own behalf. The attor-
ney gener al for the state. Mr.. Pickle,
and Colonel Mitchell for the defend
ant closed the case. No opinion will
be delivered before tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Mysterious Disappearance.

Traverse CITY, Mich, June l.-Edgar
Dell. of Summit City, aged 81, has dis
appeared. HIS clothing was found on
the bank of this Eanistce river. A party
of 800 residents OF Summit and vicinity
turned out to search for Dells body.
The river was dragged, but nothing was
found. Circumstances are such as to
lead TO the belief that he has skipped
the country.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

She Captures . Pnse u chieaes--ouz
Meeting.

Another dainty ''frss money Ack'
Of pink and green ak ornaments the
picture Of Noile q. c. ". wsttep'
famous runner Who cArr,sa OF sne
honors ~ GARFIELD psrk Monday. The
first sack Ma Won oI The same track
last tail.
Said.c. NJ. Waters yesterday: 81 ex-
pect We will have more horses ~ the
running meeting than We vii tsye
atahles for. We are gong " catch .
bg lot Of fine animals from Chicago
when the races are over there"
Work on the new track al the Kent
comfy grounds 10 progressing steadily
in spite vi the bed weather.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02

CHICAGO. June Judge Burroughs
of the circuit court this morning issued
an injunction restralnine the police
from interfering with pool selling on
foreign races at Garfield park. The
bookmakcrs arrested yesterday were
released on ba;l and their cases COP.
timed
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Could Not Agree.

The jury in the case OF Herman
Henneberger vs. Ellias Matter TO re.
cover on q $3.50 note, were unable TO
agree up TO 1890 o'clock last night and
were called in and instructed regarding
the law. This, however, did not clear
the point IN the minds OF some of the
jurors, and they reported they were
still unable 70 agree.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-02
Bank of Pueblo Assigns.

PUEBLO, Colo. June 1.-The bank OF
Pueblo has made an assignment dcpos-
its having fallen Oft from $50 0,0o0 to
$4,000. There was only $1,000 on hand
when the bank closed; liabilities and
assets are unknown but the depositors
will get little.