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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
SAYS 1T WAS GREAT
The Rev. j. w. Reid Re turns
from the Conference
MUCH PLEASED WITH HIS VISIT
What the Conference Did-The New
Haekiey Camp Meeting Grounds and
List Of the Speaker, Etc.

The Rev. J. w. Reid yesterday re-
turned from Omaha where he had
been TO attend the Methodist general
conference and confer with the Rev.
w. J. Cogshali relative to the camp
meeting to be held at Hackiey park.
"How does the recent conference
compare with previous ones" asked q
reporter for The HERALD. "Oh. there
can be no comparison, because every
year, as the church snlarges. the num-
Der OF delegates increase and the con-
ference grows. 1t is grand organiza-
hon. There were many important and
interesting topics and they were ham
died In . lively manner. When .
Methodist conference grapples with a
subject 1t intends to 60 to the bottom
of IT, and the present conference was
no exception. Considerable attention
was devoted to the question of i'd
hitting women as delegates. l think
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

Along with the rapid striGes made by
modern journalism the disposition to
recognize the enterprise and success Of
rival journals has kept pace, so that it
is regarded a. both frsternsl and .
matter of news for one newspaper to
mention the progress and Improvement
of another. In no other city is this
spirit more cheerfully cvinced than in
Grand Rapids. The HERALD is very
grateful for the following kindly
notices OF Its recent accession of
special wire Of its own, clipped
from the city papers:
The HERALD il now in the possession
of its own wira and operator. and an
nounces that it will give full and COM
plete United Press report Of news.-
Morning Press.
The HERALD announces that it now
receives Its telegraph news over q
special wire owned by the paper and
handled by its own operators. Special
wires are expensive luxuries, but none
are more deserving of luxuries than
the esteemed HERALD. - Evening
Leader.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

least 1000 people. bat 20 arranged and
provided with movable partitions that
parts Of is can be cut OF 70 b used at
the same time for other purposes.
The assembly 10 10 be undenomina-
tonal IN character. The camp meet
ings will, Of course, be cond ueted under
the auspices Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. The entire executive force OF
this great religious body in Michigan il
behind tbis enterprise, ia active sup
port or sympathy with II. Ii Is bound
to be great success, on the noss Ap-
proved plan according TO the modern
methods Of conducting such move.
meuts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
AMUSE MENTS.

"a Pair Of Kids will be at Powers
next Monday evening, in which Ezra
Kendall, the comedian. is the particu-
lar star. Mr.. Kendall's well-known
character is that Of countryman who
comes to New York with his wife and 3
pair of kids seeking the rightful owner
of . legacy extended to his keeping,
the accidents and incidents of whose
life in . great city 60 largely to make
up the several scenes. Seats 20 on sale
tomorrow.
The distinguished players Mr.. and
Mrs. Kendall, under the direction of
Daniel Frohman. will appear at Powers
next Thursday evening presenting the
"Ironmaster." Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall's
acting is claimed to furnish an ex-
ample of what may DO expected from
the stage in its best estate. 1t is said to
be the finished results of fine natural
aptitude, developed by years of con-
scientlous study and arduous practice.
The sale of seats will begin Tuesday
"a Social Session." with comedians
and specialties galore, will open at
Redmond's Sunday evening.
There will be matinee at Smiths
today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

ST. LOUIS, May l2.-six races were
run in the rain at the Jockey club
track today. and only one favorite
came home ia front. That was Ethel
Gray in the mile handicap. The track
was muddy and the starting bad. The
feature OF the card was the hotel
stakes AZ four furiongs. Eleven horses
started, and of these Ed Corrigan's
Emma and scoggsn Bros entry. King
Lee and Qulver were the fsvorites.
Tie talent we're badly of in their cal
cuiations for Helen Nichols, n II TO 1.
Shot won essIly from Blur, . well
lacked horse Culver was third. The
summaries: First race. SIX furlongs---
Tom Karl won, Minnie Lee second.
General Marmaduke third: time, 1:l6.
Second race, SIX and one-hsif fursongs
Burt Jordan won, Hominy Bill sec
ond. Queer Toy third; time. rs. Third
race, half mile, the Hotel stakes. <l50o,
added-lieien Nichols won, Blur sec
ond, Culver third; time. ;zsz. Fourth
race. seven and one-hslf furlones--
Carter B won, Royal Flush second, May
Hardy third; time. f:3s. Fifth race,
SIX and one-haif furlongs-Erriek Won.
Csusn second, Clio third; time, les.
sixth race, one miie-Ethel Gray von,
Hoodlum second, Innocence third
time, 1863.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
ROBBINS is REINsTATEo.
The Final Verdict Is Referred to Presi.
dent Johnston.

dent Johnston.
George Robens, who drove Alcryon
in the race with the stallion Nelson, re-
turned yesterday morning from Chi
cago, where he had been looking after
his case, which was brought before the
May meeting of the board of review of
the National Trottlng ASSOCIATION. He
was seen by reporter for The HER
AID last evening, to whom he made the
following statement concerning the
action of the board. "My application
for reinstatement was submitted to the
board, but owing TO the absence OF
President p. p. Johnston, who was at
Hot Springs, Ark, on account of
ill health, it could take no
final action. After full
hearing of my case / was temporarily
reinstaed by the board and the matter
will be referred later TO President
Johnston. i do not worry over the out
come or have any apprehension as to
the presidents decision. He may
never take any notice of it. or il he
does his decision viii undoubtedly
1t was expected that Nelson's case
would be passed upon, but the secre-
tary of the board told me that he had
received no application for the REIN
statement, so the matter was not
brought up. You may say for the IN
formation Of those who are interested
that | shall take a few horses TO the
North Park track next Monday If the
weather is favorable, and oil VINO have
business with me will know where 10
find me-"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
GREAT FUN In JULY
The Grand Rapids Jockey
Clubs Summer Meeting
Will Be AIRED LETTER EVENT
The Track Pot in Fine Shsps-soo Horses
Already PTomissd-Steeple Chasing.
Rohens' Case.

"Yes," replied Peter Reid last night
IN answer to an inquiry by reporter
for TIE HERALD. "ffom al indications
the summer meeting of the Grand
Rapids Jockey club. which Will be he'd
for twelve days, beginning July !, st
the Kent County Fair grounds, will be
q brilliant and unqualified success.
A number Of horses are At the tracks
now and are showing up finely under
their trainers hands. Applications tor
stalls 10 accom- modste 500 horses have
been received mp 10 the present time.
This Is q greater number than can be
accommodated, but there will be ~
least that number of animals here. So
soon as the st. Louis meeting shall
close ia June, there Will be shipped
here ten or twelve carloads OF the very
finest racing stock. One bundred extra
stalls will be added Immediately. and
the club has a large force Of men now
working al the track. Many desirable
Improvements will be made or are un-
der way already. The grand stand
will be thoroughly renovated. A floor
will be laid underneath the structure.
The space in front of the grand stand
will be filled in with clean, white gravel
which will prevent duet and make q
tine promenade. Beneath the stand
convenient booths will be arranged for
booksellers and the ofhclals."
eepis Chase Races.
Inquiries are coming in daily from
Canada and the south and west con.
corning the steeplc chase races. Much
interest Is manifested in these events,
and some of the best steeple chase
horses will be here.
There will be one grand steeple chase
race through the field on July 4, q
miles. Ii will be one of the most ex-
citing and interesting events that has
ever occurred ia the history Of Michi-
gan racing.
Messrs. Waters and Hodges string
will go TO Chicago to attend the races
at Garfield park, which open May II.
They will then return home in the
pink of condition to defended the
home stakes. There isn't any doubt
but if the weather 10 good Grand Rap
ids people will have an opportunity TO
see some of the best and fastest racing
ever done in the north.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
SHORT SPECIALS.

Rabbi solomon. of Applesoa. Wa
Aied Wednesday.
The foot and mouth disease 10 prsvs
lent in the Berlin district
Emin Pashs. IN IN unfortrnaAe Afrt
csn expedition. lost HE eycslght
The National Conference Of Charities
and Correction meets in Denver Juns -
California. viii hold its worid's fsis
dress rehearsal in San Francisco Jan,
usry 2. 1898.
Wednesday the convention Of the Ma
tional Brotherhood Of Boiler Mskeu
met at Columbus. o.
Judge Timothy II. Rearden. Of IN
superior court of San Francisco sountTs
CAL. died Tuesday night
Ulster uniopists. In their rekistancs
TO home rule. declare that an appeal 70
arms wiz only be taken Is . last re
sort
About 5000 persons witnessed ths
launching at Bath. Me-. of the Unises
States gunboat No. Q. named the Cas-
tine.
r p Earhart, collector of customs
at Portland and for eight years secrs
tary of state of Oregon. died ~ PORT
land.
Marshal Carter, Of Toccoa. Go. va
murdered Wednesday by four negroes
whom he caught drilling vault Ia .
bank.
Astoria, Ore. held . grand celebrs-
ton on Wednesday in honor Of The hum
dreth anniversary of the discovery OF
the Columbia river.
At the Methodist conference Of omAhs
the colored delegates made . strong
and interesting plea for the recognition
of their race by the church
The choice Of successor TO President
Adams. OF Cornell. viii most likely b.
Prof. Jacob Gould Schurmsn. dean q,
the Susan Linn Sage school Of philose
ply. He is forceful. magnetic and pop
ular.
Perry W. Burke, who has already
served seven terms in prison. was taksr
Wednesday from Bellevsaie. n. =
Joliet for o seven years so5ourn Goa
horse stealing. He IL broken Old mar
and may not outlive the sentence
That ex-Gov. Sc John be Nominated
for the presidency again by the prohi
bitionists seems TO be not only the dc
sire Of their organ. the Voice, but also
of many enthusiastic disciples Of Nea
Dow, who wrote TO the Voice to sp
prove its suggestion
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

6UrTxssUao, Nay l2.-flrst race.
three-eiehths Of . miie-Akrka ven,
Lorraine second, Athens faiiy, third:
time. :szs. second race. six furlongs-
Mass olive won, Sentiment second, Cold
Stream third. time. l:iol. Third race.
one ana one-elghth nliie-churchiil
Clark won. fsnsion seoond, 6mugktsr
third; time, l;50. Fourth race. slx flu-
longs-fagan won, DerAngo second.
IsnoA, third; time, l:l7i. Fifth rsce.
nve-esghtn miie-Lilliz won. Battle
Cry second, Merry Duke third; time,
lFo4s. sixth race, elk and onc-half fur
longs-John wlnkle won, Graduat<
second. Architect third; time, 1881.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
AN OHIO MYSTERY.
Mysterious Disappearancs Of Farmer
Lewis Of Wilmin gton-

Mysterious Disappearance OF Farmer
Lewis Of Wilmington.
About three weeks ago Jacob Lewis.
well-known and very well-to- do
farmer of Center Neighborhood. Ohio.
left home and has not since been heard
Of He gave no intimation either to
his family or his friends that he in
tended leaving home. At the time Of
his departure he owned farm Of 200
acres of good land, and possessed con-
siderable personal property. He is a
brother-in-law of Hon. n. M. Linton,
having married Linson's sister. whom
he has deserted, together with beau
tiful and accomplished daughter and
promising son. His family and friends
can give no reason for his disappear
ance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

Out in Oregon "Wednesday the cen
tenniai anniversary Of the discovery of
1hs Columbia river was celebrated at
Asloris, . town msds famous for its
eannsd salmon and because il was
once fur trading pest established BY
John Jacob Aston. The Columbia was
discovered BY Captain Gray, Boston
- captain, May n. 1897. He was on
. voyage 81 discovefy and under the
belief that the srsachsrous bar Of the
mouth Of the Columbia Va .
barrier 70 the inlet connecting
she Atlantic and Pacific he
beavsd the peril OF swapping and
sailed In upon the bosom of one of
Americas lordliest rivers. The only
rseogniticn Of he bravery is The naming
in hn honor Of . Washington village,
GrAy's Harbcr. A few days prior to
the entry ~ Captaia Gray
Captain vsnsouvss a. English
ses-doe. sasled BY the angry bar, with
out vsnturing 10 sros H. BY his neg
Ioco - do - the vast forests Of pine
snd spsu<s 81 washinxtcp, sss "a.
panaivs apd fsstils acsss ef ossgoa And
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

The forest of Fontsinehisau has mar
rowly escaped ruin at one Of its most
beautiful points- the Georges de Franch-
ard" A fire burst out through the
carelessaess Of a passing smoker. and
blased so ferceiy that tine forssters and
numerous assistants worked for Ave
hours before they could check the
flames and secure the psc<urssQus Gorge
from all danger.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

SonEsopy has sent avery well written
communication on the snbleet OF
sroads" 20 The HERALD. II Is slgned
..Toll Payer" 1t IL nov IN the waste
basket. in company with several other
anonymous communications When
man, woman or child writes 10 news
paper Is Is necessary TO subscribe the
name of the writer. This - al Old
story, bat 10 ID true one.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

Devotion to fsvorite pursuit can or
tainly 60 no farther than the exploit
just recorded Of q military photographer
in India This enthusiast went cut bear
hunting armed with kodak ~ well ~
a gun. and when on one occasion he saw
bear approaching. he had the presence
of mind 10 take his assailsnts portrait
before he shot him
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

Statistics reveal some interesting fscfs
in connection with letter writing. Thess
show that in several countries the nam
Der Of letters written each year pnr cap
ita of population y - foilcws: England
and Wales 20, Scotland %. Ireland Is.
United States 81. France ~. Germany
70 and Italy z.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
GOOD DAY FOR FAvOkITES.
The Longest Shot at Louisville the Best
Game.


LOUISVILLE, May l2.--It was favorites'
day for the first four races and the
longest shot on the boards TO won
the last race. The Hurstbourne stake
for 2.year-oid fillies was the event of
the day. Deerfoot, the fast Hindoo
FLY, won in drive with three placed
horses only heads apart. The weather
was pleasant and the track good.
Summary: First race, six furlongs-
Salvation won, Col. Clay second. Lock-
port. third; time. lis. Second race,
one-half mile. selling-Inierior won,
DIR. Morris second, Poor jonathan
third; time, :50l. Third race, the
Hurstbourne stakes, five furionge
F. Deer foot won, Monroe Via
second, Fay third; time. los.
Fourth race. one mile-Mary MCGOWAN
won, Kindera second, Miss Knott third;
time, l:44,. Fifth race, one mile and
fifty yards-Kincsem won, Helen n
second, Uusdilla third: time, l:s7.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

In Michigan" surrounded by heavy
black rules, suggesting the death OF
something. Il u . unique Departure.
If not . delicate compliment, 10 dress
the circulation llAr's fAvoTits boast IN
mourning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

In must be Illuminating for demo-
Gratis To read that the lawyers engaged
to defend the Miner bill are not pre-
pared to do 20. They have had nearly
. year 70 examine It's provlsions and
ransack digests TO find cases to sustain
it, and yet they appear In the supreme
court and practically admit that in all
this time they have found nothing to
base . defense upon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

Conway won. Nevxro second. Wine 3
third TINE. 200. ass clsss. tro$tlng
$500; Hero Won Captain scott second,
Fannie Miller third. time, s.ssf. ss&
class, trotflng. $500 Instant wen, Mum
be- seven second, Billy 4. thlrd; uns,
e.2S1.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

SAM SMALL, he who has gained motor
iety for his inelegant sermons, wishes to
become congressman. He announces
a. part Of his platform that he will not
attend horse races. but does not pledge
himself to classical English.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

Clerking IN the dry goods and mini
merry stores Of Chill mnss Be anything
but pleasant occupation. inseDuch -
In the towns and citice the SHOWING a
any consequence is done In the evestne.
In Santiago the stores are open Ill nssd-
night. and during bot sfsernouna they
ere Looked M.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

DEMOCRATIC organs are paying more
attention to Mr.. Blaine just cow than
to their own sanity prophet. They are
probably inspired by patriotic desire
to see Blaine and brains president
rather than Cleveland and corpulency.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
xxPoH7AfION or GOLD.

kXRO81A11OS u 0VkOs
One Of the reasons assigned for the
dow Of gold 70 Europe 10, that Amer
lean securities. which are largely held
b. European bankers, have been re-
turned TO Nc in lieu of gold. This
slate Of affairs Was caused in large
Part by the silver legislation proposed
BY Mr.. Bland and others. Had silver
bseu restored ~ . money metal, inter.
- on securities might have been paid
in silver, which, ct it present ratio. is
worth in Europe about IS per cent of
The vslus given to American silver coin.
Another reason il that European ma
tons are boarding geld. That there is
wisdom ia % doing 10 emphasized by
tie fsct-taking the United States rs
m sxampls-that the annual produc-
tion OF gold has decreased with Us
from SIS .0oo. 900 in 1883 TO So, 800 900
IN 1890, while the annual production
of silver has risen IN tho same period
from $50. COO 10 1000 900. Another
Ysascn Is that all nations arc Imbued
with the belief that gold must of neces-
atty soon become the measure Of value.
TINS being the case, unusual efforts
and many shifts are being made to re-
tain as home what gold they possess,
and to encourage its Importation. With
. balance of trade in our favor amount
ing to SIS 900. coo . month, it would
seem that gold ought to come rather
than go. But while we are receiving
for our products great sums OF Euro
pean money, it must not be understood
that the difference is 50 great between
the outgoing and incoming gold - to
impair our credit or place undue ten
sion upon our markets. The great bulk
Of commercial transactions is repre-.
ssnted py banksrs' exchange. We hear
. deal about bullion shipments, bu:
net word about the Transmission of
eomnsrrial paper. Perhaps the real
csuss for the outflow of gold to Europe
10 because Americans have the gold to
redeem and discharge the obligations
represented by the bonds. stocks and
mortgages OF innumerable commercial
and railway enterprises. Were the
tinss other than prosperous We could
net send our geld to cancel these obi
cations, because We would need the
money 81 home
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

GROVER is too busy keeping tab on
the states declaring that he il the one
and only Moses to rescue the party, to
spend any time writing letters Of de-
cliuation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

FRox Canton, O.. the home OF Major
Mckinley, comes the Canton Resposi-
tory. consisting of nearly half . hun
bred pages. each one finely illustrated,
giving IN detail the manufacturing, IN
dustrial and mercantile status Of the
place. 1t 10 . magnificent edition and
must be Of incalculable benefit TO the
thriving city where il is published.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

The reckless manner in which the
city ambulance is driven through
crowded streets will eventually result
in tho creation of more cases than it
relieves.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

WITH hurdles and steeple chases and
500 horses entered to race in them, the
summer meeting of the Grand Rapids
Jockey club must prove to be very at
tractlYe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

No LESS than twenty-nine American
women will be presented ct st. James
court week after next by Minister Lin
coin. In this connection it may not be
generally known that Mrs. General
Grant is the only woman ever presented
to her majesty in dress having long
eieeves and buttoning to the neck.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

HILL has dropped 20 far behind the
bandwagon In the great convention
procession that he fails to be amusing
40 the clown. When the main per-
Torrance begins in the Chicago circus
he will be selling peanuts in the Rde.
show.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

How ESvIous Plainfield avenue resi-.
dents will feel when it is stated there is
no mud whore Explorer Peary now is.