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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

Let me introduce 10 yon . truly mo-
dish lady. cossumed for formal cAils.
The long mantle is = feature OF the
toilet she uses = carriage Tor her
round OF calls. and 80 may wear
more "dressy" outer garment than she
could display on promenade
A curious thing about this particular
dress WAS that II had no corset under
II The woman WAS 50 thin and will
lowy that she could discard style with
dssdaln- Not go with most OF as.
There are several styles of evening
dresses, new for this winter, that must
be fitted 10 the natural lines OF the
inquire. and worn without corsets. 9th
erwise the gown Is 4 mere freak and,
likewise, so are you. On the dummy
figure they look lovely. They are prin-
cess cut gowns. They 1T close 10 the
figure, and sash is wound about the
figure, It's lower edges marking the
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

Having perfected consolidation with
The Improvement board, and elected
new officers. the board or trade - pre-
pared t. eater upon q new era or utility
and przeticabliity. A glance az the
names of the men comprising the new
hoard of directors i. sufficient evidence
Of shs nlgh business and moral char
acfsr Of the board Itself. President
Briggs Is an earnest aad enterprising
citizen whose efforts 10 build up the
material interests of the city will be
ably seconded by the stfic.ens secretary.
Mr.. Kinsey. The work of the board of
trade - purely gratuitous. The men,
bership IS limited only to the energy
and enterprise of individuals Every
citizen THAI holds the welfare of tho
clty-its growth and prosperity-sccond
only to hls own success, Is or should be
. member. A contribution OF $40 a
year To the treasury of the board. If
it to spread the name OF Grand Rapids
20 the uttermost parts of the earth.
Not only this. but with $4,000 guar
saty fund, the board would be prepared
To enter into negotiations for the re-
moysl o manufacturing concerns from
other cities to this with stronger assur-
ances OF success. There Is therefore
every reason why the new board should
have the confidence and the financial
backing Of the industrial and mercan-
tile community. With such support It
will enter upon It's work with zeal and
will secure greater and more gratifying
fsturns than ever before IN the history
of the city. The board of trade is the
dial upon which our progress Is meas
ured by the hands Of industry. II the
machinery back of the dial be we'll
fabricated and the motive power be
kept charged with potential force We
shall be blessed with business revival
Of welcome proportions. IL you are
not supplying either lubricant or force.
why not SEM in an initial contribution
and try Its salutary effects.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
CHOCOLATE cARAMkLs.

One cupful of sugar, half . cupful
Of butter. one cupfui Of molassss. one
cupful OF cream, land one cupful of
grated chocolate. Cream together with
the sugar and butter - for CAKE, add
gradually the molasses and cream; put
these ingredients into = saucepan and
let them boil for half an hour. Add
the chocolate. stirring we'll, and test
the candy by dropping little into cold
water. When it can be rolled into .
firm ball 1t 10 done. Pour into buttered
pans to the depth of half an inch and
mark into squares when beginning TO
stiffen, using the back Of . knife
warmed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
plsAoREEAsLE VIOLIN.

Women who wear diamonds with
calico dresses-
Sneering women. who snap ct your
clothes, your family aud your friends.
Women who can talk baby talk TO
eaeh other and kiss each other on al
OCCASIONS.
Women who gossip and who never
fail to tell you disagreeable things said
OF you.
Slmpering, babylsh women. who
haven't bralns enough 70 know when
they're hungry.
Women VINO wear rainbow gowns on
the street and whole millinery store
on their heads.
Women with voices ~ sweet - tur-
tie doves COO in society and like .
buzz saw in the family.
Hysterical women, who burst into
floods Of tears if you cross them id the
slightest particular.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

There Is lesson In the tragic death
Of the victims OF Tuesday nights rail
way accident that = revived BY the
finding Of the coroner's jury. IL sp-
pears from the published accounts that
the man aud wemsn each bad n bottle
OF whiskey concesled ia their pockets.
From this it - presumed thst they
we're both under the influence Of bquor
when they approached the railway
crossing. The trsinassn sffirm that the
ususl si-nsls we're given. but Il sp-
Pears that the occupants Of ths sp-
prcschsng vehicle maize no attempt 30
check the horses. nor 10 avert the cstas-
trephe. IL - probsbie thss their minds
we're stupesied by liauor. aud that thev
had no intimstlon OF the danger even
when the engine ~ss sctnslly upon
thsm. The lesson, however, IL not
Wholly e0nfined TO the awful death
that oseftoox them shIls intoxicated
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
waist line, the upper edge seeming

waist line, the upper edge seeming
almost support t the bust. The
sash closes by rosette at the side, and
long streamers hang down the skirt.
The sleeves are Gerry long, cut over the
back of the hands In Venetian style.
The bodice above the sash Is loose, but
the neck is high and close. The dress
is lovely on the lay figure, but one Is
bound TO observe that the lady Is
made with very narrow hips and nar-
row shoulders, with full shoulder line
Notwithstanding. You see the advan-
tage these lay figures and ordinary
fashion plates have is that they are
made by carpenters and draughtsmen,
and to SUIT the dress that is to go on
them. As for US, nature made us, and
just for what particular dress, is what
we have since years Of discretion been
trying to find out. FLoRETTE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

the common fund, subject to their
purehase, and at her death distributed
by will the shares that stili renamed Ia
her possession among the other stock
holders
The pension fund, which Nine. Bou-
eicault created with the-gift Of q mil
lion dollars from her own private for
tune, 10 used IN the support of tue en-
ployes forced to retire through age or
illness. With al her great wealth and
commercial power the LADY OF the
Bon Marehe" remained 70 the day of
her death . plain, unpretentious 20
man, with . kind. motherly manner
and genial expression.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
tudes Of Hog Island 90 he could DO his
swearing without danger ef corrupiins
Baby Ruth.
TosoRRow the comet 10 scheduled TO
arrive. Only one day more 70 repent.
Amuseunenss.


The ever popular Rhsa was greeted
by an appreelative andisnce Al the
Powers Grand last evening She pre-
sented Josephine IN ali the feeling aud
grace with which she has heretofore
invested the character. She stiti inn
bues lt with sympathetic tenderness,
queenly, vet womanly dignity. There
Is so much that Is ennoblins n ner
self-sacElficing spirit. her silent, yet I'M
presslve acknowledgement OF her own
weakness, true exhibiuon of self Alb
negati.n, yielding for the glory OF the
man she lovss, That unjust ana I'M
natural as the position may seem. II
eleyates the moral aud carries To the
mind OF the thinking auditor PROPOSE
tons for serious meditation. knea
has outdone herself IN coatumlng this
valuable historical production, all OF
her gowns being rich IN texture and
minutely correct AS TO the
custom and time of the action. The
Napoleon Of Mr.. Hart was disappolnt-
ing. lie is not made to look the char
acter, even with the most skillful and
artistic makeup. HIS elocntion is elo-
cution of the crude kind, ana speeches
which called for most serious and dig
nltied phraslng were gwen apparently
with the belief that noise and yocifer-
Gus pitching of the voice, which Ham
let pronounces eft for the ground
lings," would be accepted as elo-
quent and effective. Only IN his
lower tones and slow mod
ulations does Mr.. Hart como at all
within reach or idea of the char
acter. Deserving OF commentator
was the work of Messrs. Dunbar, Pierce,
Howard, Armory, Gordon and Misses
Abel. Perry, Fermeo. Boniface and
Holloway. This afternoon Rhea will
present for the first time Sardou's
comedy princess Andrea" and this
evening the engagement will end with
"Mucn Ado About Nothing"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
ALLEGED TO BE FUNNY.

Caller-What's that terrible noise up
stairs? Have you got maniac In the
house?
Lady of the House-Be calm. There
is nothing the matter. It's only my
husband taking Off a porous plaster
New York Press.
He-The Van Buskirk girl married
for money, Gid she not?
She-Yes; but she had to divorce to
get it.-Truth.
Miss Flypp 10 devourer of felton,
Do you like "Bread and Cheese Kisses?"
Mr.. Dolley-I'm very fond of kisses.
takes q few. Truth.
Yale-Are you going to study politi-
cal economy?
Harvard-Ho no! Why, my
fathers worth at least three millions.
Chicago News Record.
"What kind OF . life does Miggs
lead?"
"He doesn't lead any kind; he's mar
ried?'-Chicago lnter-Ocean.
Chicago Lad-Mamma, which of my
nine papas will be- my right papa in
the next world?
Mamma don't know. I'll have to
look over my slimony record.-Truth.
'Soy, JIMMY"
"Welig'
Suppose you was q walking dele
gate for washwoman's union, an
your wife was one of 'em, would you
order her out on a strike an cut off
your daily breadr'--lndianapolis our
nal.
Bslbriggan-I say, old man, what
are you putting those tOothpicks down
your back for?
Fanelly--Just getting in training
to wear my winter fiannels, old fellow.
Truth.
Friend-"Doesn't the ride back and
forth to the country every day seem
very long"
Gladys Groggan (patronizingly)-I
more.
Genevieve Raferty-Bring a pair of
oppry glasses and keep 'em squirting
down at the psrksy an you'll see me.
Chicago Tribune.
It was in the School of Design-Pro-
lessor: What you have just drawn
there looks more like a COW than q
horse.
Pupii-lt ~ COW, SIR
They we're in . prohibition state at
the time.
"Whst will you takeg' remarked the
vernon of South Carolina TO the gov
ernor of North Carolina.
"f think I'll take train for home"
replied the governor of North Caro-
hna, and the governor of South Caro-
Ina joined him.-Life.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
La., Exam,na,ion Of Teachers.

The last examination of third grade
teachers for the rural districts of the
county was held IN the basement of the
court house yesterday, with about
thirty applicants present. The room
In which the examination was held was
very dark. and altogether n poor place
for the purpose. The examiners were
told that the supervisors room would
be occupied, or the examination would
have been held there. Results will be
reported by the examiners in one week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
Born SECURES Creditors.

Chattsl mortgages have been hled
with the city clerk on the stock OF
Bernhardt Born, the halter and furn-
isher, on his stock OF goods At No. d
Monroe street. as follows: One IN favor
of National City bank tor 5000. TO Sc
cure notes Of $1,000. 81 500 and g. 500.
gwen respectively on August IL. Au-
gust q and October IL, 1892; one IN
favor of David NJ. Amberg for 81. 600,
to secure . note OF May 2, 1891; another
in favor of Clara NJ. Hart for 81 900. 10
secure q note given June Is. 1891.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

'3fhers isn't much ticket scalplng
gong OF here in 6rsnd kaplas," said
+. 1. Aaybury, assistant general pas
senxer agent OF the q. X a l.. Al the
Morton yesterday. '.Of course there
10 some, aud two or three hfms deAi In
cut rate tickets. but l don't believe
there 10 enough business altogether 10
keep one frn alive. l suppose ~ long
- we have railroads We shall have
ticket scalpers. There 10 no nckes
scaiplng IN Canada, because the laws
there are very strictly enforced, and no
person not IN authorized agent OF =
railway company - allowed 10 handle
railway tickets. There is such . Law
In Illinois, bnt l don't believe Il has
ever been enforced. Every few months
the authorizes vlrtaously resolve 10
prosecute the scalpers, but they seem
10 thrive IN spite OF Chicago justice"
w. ii. Brearley Of Detroit, late man.
ager OF the Journal, WAS . guest ~ the
Morton yesterday. Mr.. BIesrley Was
closeted with the Hon. /. N. Weston of
the Democrat for some time. When
asked In regard 70 ME mission here Mr..
BrearlOy said: 81 am up here 70 con-
suit with . friend on . little business"
''Is IL ia any way connected with .
newspaper" asked the reporter. al
cant answer that question without an
swering the other." said Mr.. Brearley.
"Grand Rapids 10 good Newspaper
town and can support four daily pa
pers very nicely. but l don't know
whether five papers really pay OF not
II 10 possible that may make some IN
vestment here"
Asvor n yoli,c~>. - Pct W q vu>
and Aldermen Herman Michael, w.
ID. Mayer. Peter Eggeman and J. Buck
were guests 1t the Morton yesterday.
The aldermen constitute the COT acil
committee on buildings, and, with
Mayor Zollinger, are here TO secure bids
Ola the furniture for the Fort Wayne
from the School Furniture company"
said Chairman Michael of the commit
tee, ''but We have bids from Cincinnati,
Toledo and other places. We don't
know whether the contract will be let
to = Grand Rapids firm or not"
Harvey Durphey, tho st. Louis
travelling man who died from the ef-
fects of morphine in the Southern hotel
At st. LOUIS, WAS well known here, and
was frequent guest at the Morton and
Sweets. He was a genial, good hearted
fellow, and was very popular With the
boys on the road.
George w. Rowe of Chicago. J. O..
Wilbur of Belding, Miss Lou Fuilis of
Ionia, Miss Hattie Fullis of Big Rapids,
N. Strauss of Chicago and Misc S. IL.
Boyce of Grand Haven are at the New
Livingston.
Mile. Rhea, Miss Holloway, Miss
Peny, 7. I. Ogston, b. II. Pierce, Miss
Norma Ferner. w. s. Hart and j. X.
Armory, all members of the Rhea
company, are At the Mortar.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
NJ. Mcleod Of thi, village. and 9TH.

NJ. Mcleod of this village, and others,
experienced q siege of hunger and
hardship while crossing Lake Nepis-
sing, in Canada, a few days ago. They
were on their return from looking land
for Alger, Smith Il Co., wnen a storm
struck them and drifted their bark
across the lake. Their provisions be-
ing limited. they experienced fas, of
about forty-eight hours until picked mp
by friends and sent on their way re.
loicing. -HI,iman Telegraph.
The new qrist mill at ~. Louis il run
ming full blast, and the price. of -four
are away down. The dealers are . ter.
rible mad set and thresteu the pros
perity Of the mill. This wss caused by
the mill people reducing the price of
naur Sis per barrel. The sentiments
OF the people are with the mill.
An irou-bound bucket, weighing
about SIXTY pounds. fell twenty Eve
feet and struck squsreiy on a Beldlng
mans head. The bucket vas too light.
or the distance too short. The nam
was not injured IN the least. No, he
was a white man.
When the other fellows gun went of
joseph Freihufger Of Ninden CITY vas
right where The rabbit should have
been, and be will continue TIE journey
Of llfs sshtless. The other fellow vii
not even receive a call from the fool
killer.
Msssrs. A. T.. Hatch ard joseph
smith 81 Algonsc, recently took NO
mineral land IN ssnsds. Since then
shey have been offered . fair price for
their end. but have decided 10 await
Developments.
James ns~ls. = Frankfort brakeman.
TEL betvesn twa esfs al Clare Iuesfsy
niaht and ene Of hls legs was cut sfs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

nents next year. I have heard vesy
little ak about reducing the numesf
Of neneers Of tie boArd Of cducstsoa.
don't think the board itself y favos-
able 10 such = scheme. Grand kapsds
and Kent county Obtained more iegiAia.
ton Two years ago Than they have had
before IA twenty years; co don't uofnk
they will need very much thls seosion."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
Hatman's Hall Litigation.

DR.. Charles Shepard filsd another
bill in the circuit court yesterday
against G. s. Hartman. John Wlddi.
bomb, assignee; i. c. Campbell, j. Nc
Nabb and the Penlnsulsr Electric CON-
pany 10 enforce . mechanics liei. on
the Hartman building. He Asks the
court to decree that lac has = lien on
the arch and boilers used IN heating
Hartman's hall. Also that II the de-
acknowledgement 4 McNabb. have
liens on the building that they be de-
clared simultaneous with his own hen.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

Hauy Newhouse Tciis . Queer Yarn
20 the Poi,ca.

~ <@&S 8-~&4<8s
Harry Newhouse. al empioys Of the
Phoenix furniture company. escaped
from 81 Marks yesterday. and vent ~
police headquarters where he told
most extrassgant tale of his experience
IN the hospital, Of ltself sum Gent proof
that the man 10 insane. or sufferinR
from tremens. He said 20 supersn-
tendent Eastman that be had osscey-
cred that the dispensary ia the hospi-
tai Was amply = saloon; that men
came At ell hours of the day and night
and carouscd ~ loudly that he could
not sleep.
Mr.. Newhouse belongs 10 the order
OF Masons, and as soon as brother
Macon who had boarded with him ~
the Clarendon hotel heard of the mat
ter he came TO headquarters. New
house Was taken 20 the euperintendents
of the poor. but they refused to have
him locked up for safe keeping. 4
number of wood carvers heard Of New
house's condition aud purchassd .
ticket and sent him home 70 Pullman.
where he has wife and family.
Al the hospital those In attendance
said Newhouse had q bad night, aud
when they entered HE room Yesterday
morning they found lac had escaped
and had left the furniture piled Ia q
heap IN the middle 81 the floor.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
Election Expenses,

William Aldrich Tateum filed his &C.
count OF election expenses. showing
that he spent $50.
Peter Doran's expenses in the late
election were Sl61 rs shown by his
sworn statement.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

Judge Grove filed . decree yesssr-
day in the case Of j. NJ. Wilcox We. A.
l.. Livingston and IL. c. Carpenter. The
court found that . mortgage given by
Wilcox TO Livingston IN tire name OF
II. c. Carpenter for $50 has been paid.
the complainant having pad at least
500 on the mortgage. and that Lving-
ston At the beginning OF the suit still
claimed $50 due him on the mortgage.
The order Of the court was that the
chattsi mortgage be discharged. The
costs were taxed against Mr.. Living.
atm
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
scotchmen's Great Festival.

Next Wednesday 10 st. Andrews day.
tho Scotchmen's national festival day.
and the Burns club will celebrate itat
the Ladies' Literary club rooms on
Sheldon street with q concert and 4
lecture by the Rev. William II. Collidge
of Cadillac.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

On NOVEMBER 10Th, 1886,
1ohn Loudon Macadam died at
Moffat. England.
He has earned the tribute Of
remembrance by giving good
roads to Great Britain. and a
new word to the English lam
guage. He began the improve
ment of high ways in 1915 and
soon showed himself TO be the
great road rcformer Of the 10Th
century. His plan Of macadam-
lied roads has been generally
adopted in this country.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26
Need no New Laws.

"I know of very little legislation
that the city of Grand Rapids ssks,"
said Senator Doran last night. ut 10
possible that the charter may be
amended 90 as 70 permit the city to in
vest moro money in public improve
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

WAR little lack OF sensatiouslism
exists by reason of a transient pauclty
of prize fights and football contests is
supplied by The disgrsceful fight be-
tween male and female students At an
Iowa college.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

1xsTreBtY's recount resulted much
{. The gaze Heads J Win, tsiis ron
lose.T neishsr candidate gaining, bat
each losing ssvsn sotes
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

ISHABrrAsrs OF western Kansas are
so Disguised over the recent election
results IN that state that they are seri-
ousiy advocating q division of territory
and applying for statehood by them
selves. II they feel as meaniy "a that
over the matter, how do they expect
others. outside of the state. to feel
about It2
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

"Wsv did they disF' il the head The
Eagle puts over the Carr and Miner
inquest. Probably they had been
reading the editorial columns Of the
Eagle and didn's see anything 10 i've
for
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

II there is known to exist any ten
able moral reason Why the worlds fair
should be closed on Sunday that Will
not apply with equal force IN favor OF
keeping 4 open. somebody ought to
sprng & before congress convenss.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

SOMEBODY ought 10 devise q scheme
- remove = little Of TIE girger from
ths modern foot ball match and IN iect
e INTO the modern pm hght.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

IL the burning OK the Vanderbilt
villa at Newport one Of the breakers
upon which the republicans were
wrecked in the last election Is swept
away. The tact that such sumptuous,
not to say regal palaces. were possible.
while more or less hsrdships we're
borne by the poor, created q sensi-
ment much more powerful than it ap-
pesred 10 be on the surface.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

MINISTER PHELPS, asserting the priv
ilege of every American TO EXPRESS his
opinion of men and measures. without
restraint or fear of consequences,
seems to have gwen Caprivi and VIII
liam severe turning down in his
Thanksgiving speech delivered at Ber-
lin. Ssckville West and Baron Fava
each bad q taste of the American idea
of property in diplomat. when they
assumed to criticise our institutions.
Perhaps Minister Phelps will Share q
ike fate.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

HALE lost the governorshlp of Mass
achussetts through the ignorance of
twenty thousand voters. In that state
tie blanket ballot is used. Voters are
required to mark crosses in front of
the names OF candidates for whom
they desire to vote. Twenty thousand
voters marked crosses in front of the
names of both the republican and pro-
hibition candidate tor governor. Inxs-
much as voter can vote for only one
candidate these double votes were
thrown out and the "boy governor"
fluked into office again. What is most
surprising about the case is the sur
prising ignorance of the Massachusetts,
voters. Such density in Michigan
would be referred to as western
idiocy" by the newspapers Of Boston.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-26

THAT Mr.. Blaine 10 in q precarious
state Of health will admit Of little
doubt. The secrecy maintained about
his ailment and the mystery in which
his condition IS veiled are altogether
unnecessary in this enlightened age.
Ii Is difficult to understand the motive
that prompts physicians and surgeons
to withhold the details of the condition
of sick great men until the end. Per
haps 1t adds dignity TO the profession,
but it is a dignity which Is appreciated
by nobody but themselves. IL Mr..
Blaine Is critically Ill no injury can re-
suit to him. his family, his attending
physicians nor the public by making
known the nature of MS malady.