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Grand Rapids herald., 1892-01-03

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Intrepid Widow-speaking CT conun-
drums. Mr.. Slocum, here's a good one,
Why is the letter d like wedding rings
Procrastinating Bachelor-Oh, Tn no
good at conun0ruus.
l. W.-You give it up7 Why. be-
es-se we can't be wed without! Scea-
Life
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-01-03

The membsrs of the Old Settlers as
sociasron are requested 10 meet NJ tho
City Hall Monday nj ] p. m, % attend
the funeral of Mrs. Hannah NJ. Turner,
20S scribner street.
CHAsIys A. ROBINSON.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-01-03

New comb honey lie per pound, Xii
leans Grocefy -
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-01-03
Ne,lee.

Apples 60 aud 700 per busheI, Xii
leans Grocery.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-01-03
BOARD or EDUCATION.


Granted, Salaries Raised.
The board OF education WAS called to
order last evening by Secretary Stein,
and in the absence of President Blair,
Trustee Houseman was called 10 pre-
side. The session was . short one, the
board finishing Its business in about
one-half an hour. All the trustees
were present except Trustees Hustled
and Ioeher.
A communication from Charles w.
Ssiith WAS received and read, In which
be offered to sell the city two school
sites in the Tenth ward. One of the
sites 10 located on the southwest corner
Of Houscnsan's plat running south on
the east side Of Jefferson avenue, and
the other beginning on the southeast
corner of ffousemsn's plat aud running
south along .he west aide of Madison
avenue. Ether of the SITES were offered
ss $500 il the proposition he accepted
~ the next meeting Of the board. The
communication Was referred 70 the
special committee on school nses.
Chairman Stevens of the committee
on tsas hrs recommended that Prof.
Greeson OF the high school be granted
TIRES moash's leave Of sbsence, and
that Prof. Corbin OF the Agricultural
college ~ appointed 10 fili the tom
porazy vacsncy. The committee also
recommended that sbe resignation Of
Lucia krcmer from the plainasld
avenue aehcoi be aeceptsd and
tbas Della J. Harhers ee ap-
rcgted % the position; shst
Althea Winchester Of the Founta a
street scaooi be Granted Isave Of 40.
ssnee fos s6e remainder OF the tssm
sad that rhorencs Anses and Della Ner.
bert. graduates Of sh~ state Normal
~hooi. ~ gfsnssd nfst grade esrtih.
e>tes. Tbs sspors ~ sdopsed.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-01-03
An Introsiucirou

Strictly fresh eggs &c per dozen, Xii
leans Grocery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
PROJECT ABANDONED.
NO DISTRICT JOLLIFICATIoN WILL
BE HELD ~ NORFOLK,
Bccausc Each County and Town Prefers to
Hold Its Own Celebration OF the
Great Cleveland Victory.

NORFOLK. VA, Nov. H-Special-A
Meeting OF the Second congressional dis
,r,ct committee was held to day. Chair
man Duke stated that he had received
letters from almost every county and city
IN the district advising that the idea OF
having a Joint jolliecatIon meeting In
Norfolk. In which the counties Of the dis
trict should take Fart, be abandoned, as
all OF the counties and cities desired to
have local demonstration. The commit
tee discussed the matter. and will ADVISE
local demonstrations and will abandon
the plan first advocated.
The official count shows that Mr. TYier
ran ahead OF his ticket In Norfolk IS1
votes. or this number eS were ProDlDl-
tionists who voted fo~ Bidwell. Mr.. Tyler
also got the Third party vote in NOTION.
The Methodist ministers and delegates
10 the annual conference of that churcn
in Virginia will arrive tomorrow ana VIII
be welcomed by a committee. who VIII
assign them homes. The opening sermon
will be preached by Rev. Mr.. Smith.
An Associated Press dispatch from this
city Saturday night states that Mr.. Johh
Glennan is an applicant for the position
=, assis,ant nostmaster-general Mr..
CIennan said this morning that ne is
not making an effort to secure any posi-
ton: that he could not accept the most
honored position in the gift OF the Presl-
dent, II II took him away from Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
AN IMPORTANT CASE OF DAMAGES.
The Executor Of Brakeman Redd Sues the
Railroad for Ten Thousand Dollars.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Nov. H.-Spe-
oial.-Our circuit court. Judge Benjamin
T. Gunter presiding, which was in session
here the greater part OF last week. ad-
iourned on Saturday afternoon, but met
again this morning. The only case OF
any public interest that has yet been
called, and the one which has occupied
all the term Of the court, is the damage
suit of Redds executor against the Ches-
apeakc and Ohio railway.
Redd was a young brakeman employed
by the company OH one Of its freight
trains. and Was killed near Diacend sta
ton last spring while in the act Of
coupling cars. The plaintiff alleges negli-
gence on the part of the company in haV-
ing the track in such condition that Redd,
while performing his duty, fell into a
hole between the ties and was run over
and killed. Damages claimed are SlO,OOO.
The plaintiff is represented by Judge r..
l.. Henley, r. ID. Peachy and j. F. Hub
bard The Chesapeake and Ohio Company
by their regular counsel, A. S. Segar, Of
Hampton. and Mr.. Henry Taylor of Rich
mond. The testimony closed on Saturday,
and instructions were submitted and ar
gued. Argument began this morning.
County court, Judge Sydney Smith pre-
siding Is also i'm session. occupying the
clerks office. A special grand jury was
summoned and brought in an indictment
for felony against Henry Lines, which
will be tried at the next term
Preparations are in progress here to
receive and suitably entertain Lee Camp
OF Richmond. which will be here on Sat
urday next.
The Democrats OF our city have been in
high spirits ever since the cyclone that
passed over the country on election day
Ceveral applicants for the postoflice are
busy at work securing signatures to their
respective petitions. This Office is now
presidential appointment. and pays 81, 900
per year. with some extras.
Rev. James H. Moss. pastor OF our
Methodist church. will leave tomorrow
for Norfolk 10 attend the conference. He
has finished his four-year term Of service
here, and will not return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
SERMON on THE LATE ELECIIoN'
Senator Butler, of South Carolina IL NO"
I'm Very Bad Company at Sea Island.

u
PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. H.-Speciai-
Last night Rev Flody i. KurtZ, pastor
~ the Old-street Presbyterian church,
preached special sermon to a large
congregation. His subject was THE
Means Employed to Secure Victory In
the Late Election an Object Lesson Tor
the Church.
Ex-senator William Malone and Sena-
tors Don Cameron and Matt w. Quay
have gone TO Sea Island. S C., to spend
several days hunting and fishing They
will be the guests Of Senator Butler, OF
South Carolina.
MIR. r. T. Daniel died at his home. in
Prince George county yesterday morning
after a protracted Illness. The deceased
was one Of the best known and most
highly esteemed citizens Of the county
He had held the Office of treasurer OF the
county continuously since the close OF
the late war, and is said to have been
one of the most efficient treasurers in the
State.
The day for prayer for young men, as
appointed by the international committee
of Young Mems Christian Associations
was observed yesterday by the local AS
ISOLATION. public meeting was
held at the Washington-street Methodist
Episcopal church in the afternoon. which
was largely attended. An interesting ad-
dress was made by Major Robert Stiles,
of Richmond.
Nothing has been heard from the negro,
Rem Roach. who escaped from the county
iail of Prince George on Friday after
noon. A posse Of men have been search
ing the county for the fugitive, but so
far without success.
The store Of Mr.. A. A. Kadden. at
Winston, n. c., was destroyed by fire
this morning, with the stock Of goods
therein contained. The loss is about sl5,-
900; insurance, $1,000 The origin Of the
fire Is not known. Mr.. Kadden is mer-
chant of this place, but the business at
Winston was conducted by his son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
Highest Of ali in Leavenng Power-Latcst U Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

new First National Bank building "a
sides these the tobacco warehouse run -
Abbott Jones, and the livery stahia
run by A. M. Summons were destroyed
In the latter eleven horses persisted.
The following is the estimate OF Ioseo.
by the fire: Bank building. 10000: y
Allen. $4,000; Bradley e. Gaylord. rack :,
store, 5000; Twin City Club 5000. o,b.s
contents, $1,000; Hanes' building isooo.
Brown e. Brown, druggists, $40 000.
Kadden. clothier. 5000: other conte,te
5000; Crawfords hardware building ana
stock. $4,000 Buxton building. $40 o.
Rosenbacher & Bros, clothiers sl2 ool'
Pepper building, $4,000 Caldwell {, Rue
merchants, $1,000; b. J. Sheppard Loo
tobacco factory and stock, $1,000: Tobacco
warehouse and contents. $1,000: Hvery
stable and horses. 5000; tenement houses
$1,000; leaf factory owned by NJ. Grogan,s
estate, 5000: brick grist mill. 5000 viii
sundry losses. Total aggregate. aboY,
$500, 600. Insurance foots upwards OF S2oo
900. Nearly every building will be 20
placed at once. kilograms were sent -
Greensboro at 2 o'clock this morning for
aid. The fire company came upon speci,l
train, arriving here before day, and ron.
dered commendable aid. The general yor.
diet here is that the fire Is the work ~
an incendiary, but there is no clue We,
The preliminary survey Of the Atlanr,
Coast Line railroad from Wadesboro n
Winston was completed this afternoon
Chief Engineer Gardiner was I'm the ci,,
to-day, and thinks the road will be bur,
if free rights-of-way can be secured
along the line. The company viii hold
meeting in few days TO consider mat
tiers.
On account Of Winstons calamity the
Twin City has given up her big demon
stration in honor OF Democratic vicforv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
A virginia Corporation in Trouble.

NEW YORK, Nov. H.-Deputy Sheriff
Young received an attachment for $40 42l
against the Brodix Publishing Company,
OF ~ and 81 Rose street, and Of Washing
ton, j.. c.. in favor of Reuben Freeman
~ Brothers, printers Of 20 Rose street.
Tor work done and materials furnished
between August 4th and October 2Oth.
The printing was done for the Republican
national campaign committee. The
Brodix Company, which has been in bust
ness in Washington for four years, opened
a branch in this city in August last to
do the work Of the Republican campaign
committee.
The attachment was granted on the
ground that the BrodiX Company is n
Virginia corporation. 1t was chartered i'm
May 1883, with an authorized capital of
S-OOW0. Charles Brodx was president and
John II. MCGOWAN, secretary and trea-
surer.
The Republican national committee n
is alleged as already reported. came out
of the fight $4,000 in debt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15

expires two years hence 1t is thought,
could secure a position In the next Cabi-
net But IL is not known whether he
would prefer that or another term In the
Senate. He will have a strong competitor
for the Senate I'm Ex-Governor Thomas j.
Jarvis. whose name is already being
brought forward by his friends.
In Roseneath township, this county, the
Third party men, suspecting fraud in
the election, on Saturday took aftidavits
from every man who could be found
who voted for White, Third party candi-
date for the House Of Representatives.
At that precinct White received forty
votes. and only thirty-seven men could be
found who would swear they voted for
him. The charge of fraud has dropped
Thomas Settle, Republican candidate
for Congress in the Fifth district, will
contest the election of a. II. a. Williams.
Democrat, on the ground that votes in
Stokes county were Illegally thrown out
by the canvassing board.
A colored man In Brunswick county was
so prosecuted by his race for voting the
Democratic ticket that he had TO re-
move his residence to Wilmington, where
he was given employment.
Chairman Simmons. chairman of the
Democratic executive committee, was
given ovations at KinstOn and New Berne
on his return home He was received at
both places with bands of music salutes
OF artillery and fireworks for his splendid
management of the campaign.
A very extraordinary affair has hap
pened in Allegheny a mountain county.
Ham Waters and Harrison Biankenship
fell in love with each others wives.
Waters and Blankenship's wife eloped.
but in short while returned home, and
then the two women agreed TO exchange
husbands, Mrs. Waters giving Mrs.
Blankenship three calico dresses to bind
the bargain. Divorces have been pro-
cured and each man married the eX-wife
of the other. the weddings taking place
at the same time at Blankenship's house.
These statements are literally true.
The Raleigh and CASTOR railroad stock
holders held their annual meeting a few
days ago and reelected all the Old OIL
GERS and directors Reports from the
several officials showed a gratifying eX-
hibit. Mr.. w. w. Vass, who was re-
elected, has been treasurer Of the COM
pany forty-eight years consecutively. The
Palmetto road, from Hamlet to Cheraw.
S. c.. was reorganiZed and Mr.. William
Moncure made president 1t was decided
to make important extensions Of the road.
The Governor has ordered a special
term of the Superior Court for Washing
ton county, to begin December 18th.
Judge Hake is to preside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
THICK As BLACKBERRIES.
The Candidates for Office Are Rising Up on
All Sides in the North State.

WELDON, y. c., Nov. H-Special.-
Candidates for office have already be-
come numerous all over the State. Cap
tain W H. Kitchin. of this county. has
announced his candidacy for first assistant
postmaster-general. and failing in that, he
says. he will apply for the position OF
collector of internal revenue for the East
tern district Of this State. Mr. Aycock,
Of Wayne. is a candidate for United States
district attorney in the Eastern district.
and Mr.. Glenn for the same position in
the Western district. These gentlemen
were Cleveland electors-at-large. and did
good work. The applicants for local
Federal Offices are circulating petitions for
tions are now in circulation for each
place. There are fifteen applicants for
mail transfer agent at this place, which
is now held by a Republican. and pays
fifty dollars a month. One Of the appii-
cants worked and voted for Cheatham,
the Republican candidate for Congress.
Mr.. julie Carr. the great tobacco manu-
facturer Of Durham. has been spoken Of
for ostmaster-general, and Governor
Holt has been mentioned for a Cabinet
position. Senator Ransom, whose term
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
COLONEL s. WELLFORD CORBTN.
An Interview with This Prominent ALI
ance Man-Masonic Lodge.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Nov A.
Special.-Colonel S. Wexford Corbin, OF
King George county. one Of the leading
Alliance men i'm this section Of the State
and one OF the delegates at large TO the
National Democratic Convention last
June. passed through the city to-day on
his way TO Richmond 10 attend meet
ing Of the State Board Of Agriculture, or
which he IS a member. Your cOrrespon-
dent had an interesting interview with
Colonel Corbin, in which he expressed
hts qualification at the result or the cleo
ton, and gave his opinion as to the
future policy Of the Farmers Alliance.
He is strongly opposed TO the Alliance
as an organization, taking any part IN
politics. even in State affairs He, how
ever, thinks that the farmers, by con-
certed action, can within the Democratic
party control the next Legislature and
enact laws that will relieve the agricu-
rurists. King George is a strong ALI
ance county, but most of the members,
Colonel Corbin says, voted for Cleveland
and Meredith for Congress, and the coun-
ty went Democratic for the first time
since the war.
The Masonic lodge Of this place con-
ferred a few nights ago the sublime
degree Of Master Mason upon Hon.
John T.. Mason. of King George county.
Mr. Mason was obligated upon the same
Bible used when George Washington was
made a Mason by this lodge.
Mr.. John Il. GatewoOd, Of Caroline
county, died very suddenly few days
ago at "Lansdowne." near this city. lie
was a gallant Confederate soldier. and
served Through the war as member OF
the Thirtieth Virginia regiment. His re-
mains were brought here and inferred In
the Confederate cemetery. Rev. Ramsey
Smithson, Of the Methodist church. con-
Quoted the services
Mr. Thomas Murray. father OF Mr.
Andrew Murray. Of this city. died in
Baltimore Saturday, aged eighty-one
years.
Miss Mary X. Sacra daughter OF Mr..
James c. Sacra, Of this county, died Sat
urday at Hampden. near Baltimore, aged
tyentyeight years.
II Virginia is TO have place in Presi-
dent Cleveland's Cabinet the Democrats
in this section would be gratifed 10 see
the merits of Hon. John l.. Marye, of
this city, recognized. He is an eminent
lawyer. and would grace the position Of
Attorney General.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
PEACEFUL ELECTION.
The Times CompIimented for Its Share in
the Mecklenburg Victory.

SMITHS CROSS ROADS, Nov. IL
Special.-Never in the recollection Of man
has there been such a quiet and peaceful
election held in Fla; creek precinct Late
in the evening one colOred Republican
and a white Third party man got a little
noisy. but as their ballots had been de-
posted in the box, no one seemed to
want 20 hear what they had to say.
The registered vote Of this precinct was
129 Democrats, A Third party, y white
Republicans and 2l5 colored votes The
Republicans carried the precinct by only
IL for Harrison.
l never saw Democrats work more
faithfully, and many colOred men voted
the Democratic ticket straight, and
worked faithfully for the success Of the
party.
The Times has contributed its full share
to the success Of the Democrats i'm this
the largest Republican district in Meek
lenburg, for which it receives the thanks
Of every Democrat in the county.
The Rev j. NJ. Coleman. formerly of
Richmond, who has taken charge Of the
three Baptist churches in this section.
preached his first sermon yesterday at
EpheSuS,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15

stration in honor Of the election OF Grover
Cleveland and the entire Democratic
State ticket will occur Tuesday night In
Tho courthouse here. Delegations from
the surrounding counties are expected to
be present.
Jeter G.. Pritchard, the defeated Repub-
Ican candidate for Congress from TINS
district. has written letter OF congratu-
lation to William T. Crawford. his sue
cessful opponent. Mr.. Pritchard taxes
his overwhelming defeat well, and seems
10 feel no bitterness over the result.
II Is understood that Locke Craig, presi-
DENTAL eiector from this district. and
j. +. Kerr, with half dozen others,
will be candidates for postmaster OF
Asheville.
Judge Dick. Of the Federal court, has
appointed Lewis Maddux, president OF
the Western Carolina Bank, receiver OF
the Asheville Street Railway Company
and issued restraining orders TO prevent
interference by any persons, in any man
ner. with the operation Of the road. He
ordered the relaying of the track on Pat
ton avenue. These steps were taken, on
the application Of the Thompson Houston
Electric Company, which is large
creditor of the Asheville street railway.
The city resisted the motion for the APP
continents OF a receiver. Some OF the
questions involved in this complicated con-
,roversy will be heard by Judge Dick this
morning. The paving on Patton avenue
vill be suspended until some arrange
nent I'm regard TO replacing the track
along this thoroughfare is contaminated.
Rev. Il. +. Campbell. of Buena Vista,
Va. has accpeted the call OF the First
PRESBYTERIAN church of Asheville for one
year. He will arrive, it is expected, early
i'm December.
General Lew Wallace, author OF Ben
Hur. will be in Asheville this week.
The house of General L. r. Hampton.
OF SYLVIA. who has been In charge OF
Democratic headquarters here all dur
ing the campaign. was broken open last
week and some Of the windows smashed
I'D. 1t is thought II was done out of
political spite, as nothing was missed.
c. f.. Wingo and j. ID. Crump. of the
Wingo Elicit & Crump Shoe Company,
of Richmond. Va. are associated with
W. p. Blanton and f. II. Wright in their
shoe store on Patton avenue, this city.
Ten volumes of the colonial records
of North Carolina have been donated by
General Davidson TO the Ashe-
Vile Library Association.
Captain Thomas w. Jones, who has
been detled to instruct the North Caro-
lima State Guard. has reported to Cover
nor Holt, in Raleigh, and will probably
live in Asheville.
The paving on south Main street has
been undermined somewhat by recent
rains where 1t was left off for the street
railway to do its share Of the work.
The hotels are beginning to fill up with
winter tourists. The various managers
are expecting the most successful season
they have ever had. Everybody here is
expecting better times now that Cleve-
land has been elected President and, no
doubt they will not be disappointed, for
Northern capital will have no hesitation
about coming South, the danger OF a
Force bill being over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
PULASKI REJOICING.
The Citizens Celebrate the Victory WIN
Professions and Big BOnfires.

PULASKI, VA, Nov. 1S.-Special-Pu-
laskis jolliication took place last night
and was an immense success. The torch
light procession commenced its march
about I. =. NJ, paraded the principal
streets. and was everywhere warmly
greeted by the ladies, the old men and
very young children, and finally halted
on a prominent point, overlooking the
town. where q bonfire had already been
kindled. and which continued TO lick the
very stars with its red tongue of flame
until the victors had exhausted their lung
powers consumed the entire stock OF hre-
works to be had In town and actually
made the cannon hoarse Of hallooing.
Many Of the private homes Of our people
were brilliantly illuminated. and among
the ones most conspicuousy so | mention
those OF Dr. Peyton. Messrs. Nicholson,
Calfee. Campbell, Heuser, Laughon,
Roane. Langhorne and Fagg.
In the afternoon the young Democracy
paraded and made the welkin ring with
their glad songs OF victory.
Registrar Kabrick was painfully in
iured by the premature discharge Of an
explosive. and quite a number Of the
celebrants were slightly stunned or
scorched. 1t was a glad evening with us,
and right well justified were we in making
il so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
Boom in American RAILWAYS.

LONDON, NCv. 1.-THE Financial News
says 1t thinks that the long expected boom
In American railway securities may come
now at any hour. The American spccula
tors, 1t declares, have not yet grasped tho
potent source OF traffic expansion that will
be afforded by the Chicago Worlds Fair
There IS nothing eNtravagant in the esti.
mate that two hundred and fifty million
dollars CT foreign money will he left In
America as the harvest Of the Exposition.
Americans will be literally burdened with
money seeking investment.
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and Mr.. II. y. Sprinkle. OF this city,
died on last Wednesday OF spinal men
ingitis. Miss Sprinkle was granddaugn-
ter OF Rev. MIR. Barton, formerly OF Lex
Ington. Va. ,..,.
Marion Democrat Club met Saturday
r,ght. and after passing resolutions 10
have a big celebration the latter part OF
th,a week commensurate with the giori,
GUS results OF last Tuesday, ad)ourheu
TO meet again In 1895 ., -
The Ninth district VIII JOIN bris.o' ~
onster Democratic celebration on the
,-,h and Colonel John w. Richardson, OF
Marion. has been appointed TO represent
smvth county on that occasion ana act
80 ono of the assistant marshals.
Sir knights Sampson and clark, OF
padford. and members OF Lynn Com
mandery. No .. X. T.. were In the city
Yesterday.