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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

!. can hardly be said 10 have discov-
cred therein anything calculated 10
excite serious apprehension, either -
respects the ultimate effects of the
new policy or the interval of suspense
before II goes into operation. Il u felt
that the present general prosperity Of
tina country affords . special protection
against any immediate arrangements
OF business; that although certain in
tsrssss which could never have existed
spsrt from protection must b sx-
psessd 10 suffer. yet there are many
more which will ind ways Of adjusting
themselves to the new conditions, and
still others. specially dependents upon
the export trade. that may properly
expect large and profitable sxpan-
siou. Beyond all the comes y Wall
streets confidence in the energy, a.
gaciiy and resource Of the country 10
adapt itself to any conditions that
may b forthcoming and 10 force its
onward march towards the CONNER
clal supremacy of the world. On the
whole. therefore, il seems safs 70 as-
sumo that Wall street will take no
serious alarm st the impending COM
mercial changes until the occasion BE-
comes nearer and more real than II
seems Ut present"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

tstion or manufacture of distilled spir-
IL in the provinces and in the territory
dependent upon Egypt south Of the
twentieth degree Of latitude
Mr.. LAbouchere writes: II AN not an
advocate Of woman's suffrage. but
think that il would b ouly Jast we're
women TO be allowed 70 vote on local
option in regard 10 the drink traff,c.
The matter concerns them 90 much,
perhaps more. than tue men,"
OF $4,000 criminAis IN German pris-
ons, 1900 we're arrested for grimes
committed while under the influence
of Intoxicating drinks.
Mica Lacy Z. Anthony, . niece q
Susan b. Anthony, has been put IN
charge Of the lecture bureau OF the ns-
tionsi w. c. T. u.
Nine counties Of Cslifornis are suc-
cessfully enforcing prohibitory and re-
strictlve ordinances against the liquor
traffic.
The worlds temperance congress will
convene in Chicago June s. 1898. and
continue one week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
ALLEGED TO BE FNNuY.

Mrs. Hicks-why. Mrs. Dix. how
pale you look!
Mrs. Dix-Yes, I've been having lots
Of trouble lately with boil.
Mrs. Hicks-I'm 20 sorryl Was It on
your neck?
Mrs. Dix-No, il WAS on my husband.
-Somerviile Journal.
"My wife is . singularly ingenious
woman," remarked the married man.
"Indesd!" said the bachelor, with .
languid effort ct interest.
"Indeed. assure you. II WAS only
yesterday that she found . new place
to hide my slippers. Texas Siftings.
Merchant to applicant)-You say
you have had experience? Well. were
you ever In one place ~ long - six
months?
Boy-Yss sir. / used TO b . messen.
ger boy.-Quips.
At therstone-"Hsllo
what's become OF your sleeve buttons?'
Rugway-'I'lI tell you where they are
if you will tell what time it 10 by your
watch. The Clothier and Furnisher.
Mrs. Fleecy-why doesn't Mr.. Dow.
ney come to church with you?
Mrs. Downey-I could not have it,
my dear. Downey talks in his sleep
Judge.
Many : man will figh. If you kick his
dog, who lets his wife carry in eli the
WOODLANDS Horn.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
osRM CATCHING BY JELLY.

my husband" said . physician's
wife not long ago. "chAnced to see one
day, standing ON . shelf outslde our
kitchen window. some molds Of jelly
cooling for the nighta dinner. They
wsrc uncovered. ~ they were out OF
reach Of cats aud IN full view OF the
cooks watchful eye. But he quss-
toned me about them, aud asked II u
were our usual custom 70 leave jelly
thus unprotected. / was obliged ~ re-
ply that, 90 far as l knew, il was.
Then he said: Don't you know
that when We medical men want to
secure minute organisms for investiga-
ton We expose gelatine 70 the Air or in
places where we have confined msiig'
nant germs? The gelatine speedily At.
tracts and holds them. Pm afraid
your favored gelatine does tho same.
Cool the jelly If you must, but cover il
with Q piece of sheer close muslin. OIL
better II you have il, some pieces Of
glass taken from some broken window
pane And We have always done thai
since them"
II is to be feared that kitchen pro
cssses are sources Of illness moro often
than 10 imagined. In many city housei
the little kitchen annex, whore standi
tho refrigerator, and where various
eatables are kept, 10 directly against .
drain and . closet.
Yet here stand daily uncovered milk
butter, often custards and pudding,
and various other absorbents. TIT
average cook is absolutely ignorant Of
sanitary cause and effect, and the eter
nal vigilance of the house mother j
the famlly's chief safeguard.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
HIT AND MISS STORIES.

Sir John Burke of Ireland 10 dead.
but his Justly celebrated "peeraRe''
goes marching on. Sir Johu Was the
first man to write book which every
body valued very highly. but which
nobody ever cared to read through
n. Y. Press.
If the monetary conference should
be seized with an ambition to point
with pride it may have to devote it.
self to the fact that it leaves the world
no worse than it found it.-Washington
Star.
II the Prince of Wales should come
here next year the s. p. C. A. ought
to AJAX him why he pots rzmefheasanti
in the name Of "sport."-New f0ss
Recorder.
The Chicago idea of manufacturing
q beer that cannot intoxicate has, com,
ing just prior to tho worlds fair, q
decided cold tea fiavor.-Washington
Star.
II Grover Cleveland will only WELD
his Ak - we'll Is no uses his fowling
piece-but let that pass.-Nsshvills
American.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
STATE PRESS GOSSIP.

A threo-oyed shark Was washed ashore
ct INDIAN, b. C.-Sunfisld Newa
The above sounds ~ though IL might
have been copid from the New Jerusa-
lem Herald upon the advent Of Jay
Gould to the other world.-Charlotte
Tribune.
The weather 10 ~ variable ~ . CO.
ciety giris temper, aud We are having
heat and cold, rain and sunshine. snow
and sleet in job lots. 1t is terribly try
ing to tho general health Of humanity.
-Allegsn Democrat.
No disrespect is meant to the present
holder of the title, but it cannot DO
forgotten that there were no comets
whisking around and threatening to
hit the eartn when John l.. WAS cham
pion.-Howard City Record.
II 10 no wonder to US that the people
of the south are 80 bitterly opposed to
the pension laws. How would you like
to be taxed to pay the fellow who
licked you like the d-n-Hastings
Banner.
"What 10 the meaning Of 'theoso-
phy?" inquired one man of another
on the street recently. '.It means soft
ening of the BRAIN" replied the latter.
-Pentwater News.
1t 10 human nature 70 ridicule man
while be is saving money and to cringe
to him when the results Of hia self de-
NAL become msnifest.-Cedar Springs
Clipper.
The photographer of Lake Odessa,
who has . Car here, has had several
pretty faces 70 copy from.-Freeport
HerAId
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
CHRISTIAN UNION NOTES.

On November %, at Highgate, Miss
Willard made her first address on Eng
lish soil; she was warmly welcomed.
the audience rislng and waving their
handkerchiefs; . basket Of flowers was
presented with epeech. Mr.. Benn,
NJ. r., presided. That Lady Henry
Somerset Was received with the utmost
enthusiasm by her own people goos
without eaying; an address was pre-
seuted to her and che spoke with her
usual eloquence. On Sunday, Novem-
Der 81 both ladies epoke 10 great aud
fence in st. James hall at the west end
and Miss Willard spoke again in the
evening. LADY Somerset, Miss Willard
and Miss Anna Gordon are now hold
ing meetings in the north OF England.
Prof. Barrett, of Belfast, says: The
misery OF Ireland 10 due IN great part
10 the abominable traffic IN strcng
drink, more money being spent In .
year on alcohol than the whole rensai
OF the country" lie stated that when
. far was held In Ireland publicans
had been known 10 sprinkle the pave
mont with whisky TO tempt the people.
II is proposed 10 make the second
Sunday IN June, 1879. temperance
sunday In all ths churches and hall :
of Cnieaso, when . great number al
temperance orators and clergymsn
from ell parts OF the world viii Be IN
the city. Several churches have al
ready teen secured for sach meetings
In accordance With The resolution OF
the Brussels conference ~ July. 1890
The Egyptian government hss pub
Issbsd 3 dserse prohlbstIpg tue inpor
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.


Wortbington's neu msxaxsns - .
very prettiiy printed publication. lie
contents are well selected and we'll
edited. II will become fasorite With
the magazine reaalng public. The Lie
and Death of Jaw Gould aud How lie
Made His Millions 10 the title OF book
from the press OF j. +. oeslvle- IL ~ .
fairy we'll written biography Of the
dead lnancler, aud although the ma
sssiai fsets in HE REMARK able life have
been eel forth IN the neuspapers, The
book 10 valuable.
William Churchill has produced .
rather strange story, In "A Princess OF
Fiji." The story is = peculiar one AID
10 iust little bit stilted and overdfawn
~ times; but u does aot drag aud on
the whole 10 fairly readable. Ii treats
of the wild love Of al Englishman for
. FIJI princess. and the consequences OF
their love. Published by Dodd, Mead
A Co., for sale by Eaton. Lyon 4 Co.
Price 1925.
"A Perplexed Phiiosopher-bcsng N
examination OF Mr.. Herbert Speucer's
various utterancss on the land question
with some incidental reference "a his
synthetic Philosophy" New York.
Cnarlss l.. Webster 4 Co. This u BOOK
which 10 certain TO attract wide atten-
ton and provoke controversy, for II 10
an attack which Mr.. Spencer and HE
followers will find il impossible 70 ig-
more.
The Marquis de Cnsmbrun. whose
death occurred in September. 1891. left
among his papers come personal recol-
lections Of President Lincoln during
the closing months OF HE career. Thia
paper will appear in Scribner's Maya
zine for January. and contains . pen
picture OF the assa ssination and death
of the president. which have never
been surpassed.
The January OF Godey's Magazine
will be one OF the finest specimens of
periodical literature ever brought out.
The frontisplec-. printed In twelve
colors. from water color painting by
W. Granville Smith, iilusrsting the
complete novel, A Christmas Witch. by
Gertrude Atherton. 10 feature never
before attempted.
The current issue Of Dodd, Mead &
Co., "Makers of America" is on the
| life of tho Rev. John Hughes frat
archbishop of New York. by the Rev.
Henry A. Braun. The book is replete
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

Yesterday morning The Democrat re-
produced copies of several letters writ
ten by little children At Homestead, in
which they gave expression to deslres
for Christmas gifts. The same letters,
with others. were published early last
week in the New York papers. princi-
paily OF the democratic persuasion.
There 10 something pathetic in these
letters, something that appeals to ones
sympathy. Most of the men at Home
stead were owners OF homes of their
own, and when the strike occurred,
which left them without employment.
the hardship was moro severe
than il would have been If
they had been domicilcd temporarily.
The strike took from them their ac-
customed earnings. Instead of going
10 their homes, where their little ones
rompsd in innocent gladness of heart,
in the kitchen or yard. they went to
their homes to find their little ones
huddlsd together wondering why their
papa's face bore 81 anxious look and
the smile Of cheer had gone from
mama's countsnsnce. They saw the
cookie jar deliver up It's sweets and
wcrdered Why il was not reolenIshed.
The stick OF candy disappeared from
pspas srimy hand and msma's pallid
cheeks we're stained by silent tears. The
wondsrrnent Of the children grew as
The days passed. These little ones felt
the swings Of want; their faces grew TO
he pinched and wan, aud not comprs-
hending the cause, they innocently
turnsa % Santa Claus, whose coming
me approaching Yuietide heralded;
and the remembrance OF former years
led them to AJAX not for daiatiss but for
food and rsiment. IL wss ct the cost
of this poverty and suffering thst the
democracy won its victory. II was the
smosy ss5nschs and hsrefees of the
children 81 Homestead that led the
masses 10 the support Of Cleveland. In
view Of this II is strange indeed that
democrat newspapers hnstsn 10 echo
the val Of despair wrung from the
babies OF that unh Apply city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

the back. The sieeves have little cuffs,
which arc finished of with buttons.
Here is the practical way to make .
couch that will be ornamental enough
for . quite pretentious room. II 10 .
mattress, . very narrow one, covered
with some rare old stuff and not filled
like An ordinary mattress with hair but
more like . pillow, though not too soft.
This Is strapped down TO very low
stand-so low that the legs of it hardly
show. IL 10 strapped just the way the
couches in some of Alma Tadema's
pictures are done, only the strap is .
wide piece Of ribbon. Over the couch
is flung fur skin. something soft and
long and either white or black. Lots of
fluffy pillows. long and short ones. OF
ell colors, are used; or, else, II the rug
10 white. the pillows must be all white.
The stand 10 on rollers. and tho couch
is pushed out Of its corner in front OF
the fire. There my lady lies and reads
or dreams. She wears loose gown
and bit Of her stocking shows, and
her poodle reaches up his paws 20 she
can pet him. The book of poems falls
from her IDLE hand and just at that
moment you are admitted, and-well.
isn't it nice to tell abouU
"What shall give you, darling, for
Christmas" she murmurs, lifting her
liquid eyes to his.
And he makes answer: "Give me the
shake, dear. Then we can make up
after New Years. 1t will be much
cheaper for both Of u.s."
Some men are brutes. FLoRErTE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
YESTERDAYS PAPsR

Yesterdays HERALD proved TO b
something Of . surprise 70 it yeadsre
and friends. The magnitude OF the
immense issue WAS wholly unlocked
for by anybody outside the Office.
One of the features in connection
with the issue that WAS very gratifying
and very unusual WAS tho promptness
with which it was delivered. There
was no delay in the delivery. the entire
ffty-two pages being delivered ct the
usual time. This is quite unprecs-
dsntsd in the history Of great sditions.
The demand for the paper has ex-
ceeded expectations. Most Of the news
stands doubled their orders. in some
cases trebling them. The demand
from newsboys Was greatly In excess of
anything ever before known in the
counting room. Many OF the boys
made . pretty penny by doubling the
price. . large number of copies being
sold at 10 cents each by the nswsboys,
although the price is but s cents.
Owing to an oversight in folding, .
few copies were delivered containing
duplicate inside parts. To such a. re-
ceived them an exchange will b made
upon return of the duplicate parts.
The weight of single copies 10 nearly
one pound. requiring three cents post
age TO send through the mails. Extra
copies may be obtained at the counting
room until the supply, which il already
limited to few hundred copies, 10 ex-
hausted. The price is cents per copy,
wrapped ready for mailing.
Taken - . whole the paper 10 one OF
the most comprehensive, and typo
graphically unique, ever issued in this
city. Every part il complete within
itself. The illustrations are modestly
neat, tho makeup original and the
contents readable.
From ell aides words of highest COM
mendation have been received. For
these expressions Of goodwill and en-
couragement. especially from men,
bers of the newspaper fraternity, THE
HERALD 10 profoundly grateful.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

There il a striking coincidence in the
Beginning OF the fatal ILLNESS which
took tho spirit Of James Blair 70 an
other world And the beginning OF the
illness which resulted IN the unexpect-
edly sudden death OF the lsmsnted
julius Hcgsemzn. Both we're taken
with sinking spells IN the ONCE OF
Sweets hotel.
In the death Of Mr.. Blair another
pioneer IL removed from the activities
OF tnIs community and another name
Is added 10 the long death-rou OF
sturdy citizens whose indomltable en-
terprsss has bullded = great state from
Al unpromising wilderness He Was
part of tie history OF Grand Rapids. in
separately associated with its progress
and development.
Asa r;an he was distinguished BY .
keen sense OF honor. His dealings were
always based upon foundations of
broad honesty. He believed 1t were
better to lose In the right than 10 profit
In wrong. and upoa that principle he
hewed out for himself = reputation for
strict integrity.
Asa lawyer he was retired and diff
dent With a comprehensive know
ledge of fundamental law no shrank
from trial practice; but his clear coun-
eel and solid learning were made q part
of the pleadings with which his learned
associates won many brilliant t-iumphs
before court and jury. He had large
executive ability, keen discriminating
faculties, and "a an Office lawyer was
practically without peer in Michigan.
As . citizen, Mr.. BLAIR was broad and
liberal. His interest in the public
schools OF this city revealed the catho-
Lefty of his mind and heart. He was
welded to the schools; his ambition
was to elevate them TO plane OF prac-
ticability and common sense methods.
As president OF the board of educa-
ton ne did a. much. or more, than any
other to bring our schools up to their
present high grade Of efficiency.
In politics ne Was twice honored. In
the Office Of postmaster for this city he
displayed his rare business tact to good
advantage. He was q commoner in
the worlds estimation of men, but he
was . typical American, and his
demise will be mournsd by many
nee attached to him BY ties of
consequently. business or marriage,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

Let the mother Who likes the dress
shown IN the sketch and Who decides
TO make one like il for her 3 10 6-yeAr-
old child PAY heed 10 tasss s'fnpie ana
explicit directions. The garraent mas
the waist aud skirt in one. TIE skirt is
lined with satin, aud is trimmed With
two rows OF dark red or green velvet
ribbon. The waist i. butfoned in the
back and has pla.ts which muss be lett
wider than the lining. The shirrinR of
the goods, or Of silk. is set IN front and
trimmed with edging Of velvet Each
few rows of the shirring 10 tackled down
With tho velvet ribbon. II forms Two
points IN front at the bottom and grad
usiiy gets narrower rs il goes toward
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

Henry Ciews concludes that the
Monetary Conferences has placed tie
rn,sed states IN more assuring at
tltuae toward tue world and that this
q due fseompense II nothing mere sd-
vansagsous snsii fiow from {. On bis
pet sabiect. the influences of the reesnl
elecroas. Ne says ia his circular for
Ghe week, "Wsll street. has nov bal
ave weeks fcr Observing the effect Of
the election upon ths Industrial snd
commercial feslng OF tie eounsEy. and
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
STATE NEWS IN eRIeF,

Benton Harbor boomers are cunning
to . degree and in . direction that 10
little short of murderous. They have
induced = gasoline stove factory to 20
there, knowing that means new coffin
factory, new hospital aud . big in
crease IN population from the medical
contingent.-Detroit Journal.
An Ann Arbor student was accide emit
ally locked in the pharmacy building
last week and made his escape BY
The statement that be Was 90 fright
ened that he lodged in the air and had
TO be knocked down with . pole 10 . lie.
Adrian Press.
Richard Meserve, whose daring es.
cape from the Marquette rrIson made
him notorious, and who upon his re-
lease from there was taken to Rochss-
ter, n. Y, has been recaptured a,
Omaha. having escaped from the Roch-
ester prison.
Negaunee expects to float her new
issue of city bonds at A per cent. IN.
terest. They run eighteen years, bu,
can Be redeemed after twelve years il
the city desires.
A msn was arrested near the Beech
Tree school house this forenoon dead
drunk and with four whisky bottles IN
bis pocket--Grand Haven Tribune.
A son of Fred Hovey. . farmer living
north Of Dundee, lost the eight OF his
eye by being struck with q pointed
stick. the end entering bic eyebaIi.
Port Huron wants to gossip with tho
ontside world over the long distancs
phone, 90 local phones have been in
creased until IA are in use.
Allen Moar. Jackson building In
spsctor, lost SEQ playing hauk and nov
he has brought suit 10 recover tn
amount.
Ludington salt man would sink {
salt veil ~ Reed CITY II the people
would take half 81 TIE t7s. 600 stock.
nsy CITY sports snloysd . rafting
man % FRIDAY night. TRY. . bal
terrier. killed seu rodents - tsD2.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
POLITICS AND MArRIMoNY.

In these degenerate days when poll.
tics has become Q profession and the
people 1T large take almost no ssnti-
mental interest In it, We can have no
idea of the fervor and zeal our fathers,
and mothers, too, used to display.
This reflection arises from the circum-
stance that Col. William r. Morrison il
reported to be . candidate for q seat in
the United States senate. Morrison is
an old campaigner and often notes the
change which has taken place IN the
temper Of the population. One story
he tells makes this Transformation APP
pear 90 striking that think II worth
repeating. 1t was to this effect:
Mr.. Morrison, who was strongly in
favor of Douglas for president in 1860,
advised the girls Of Illinois TO compel
their sweethearts to vote for the Little
Giant. One of the young women who
heard this advice was engaged to . man
who was violent partisan OF Lincoln.
They were married the next day and
came to Chicago TO spend the honey
moon. They retired to their room in
the hotel, and % soon 20 the baggage
Was sent up the young husband went
down stairs to take smoke. About
1890 he returned but found the door
locked.
"Who's there?' inquired the young
wife inside.
"Your husband, DEAR" was the re-
ply.
"whats your politicsy'
"I'm . Lincoln man, and don't you
forget It."
SWELL" she said in . determined
tone. mo Lincoln man can como in
here"
The young man swors softly to him.
self, but ho was too good . republican
to submit, and 90 he went away and
had another smoke. But about mid.
night he went up again and knocked
loudly.
"Who's there?' asked the wife.
In very stern and defiant voice he
said: "Pm your husband; open that
door,"
81 tell you" said the wife, equally
defiant, mo Lincoln man can get into
this room, and that's oil there 10 about
it,"
Provoked. the young man went down
stairs again. About 10 o'clock IN the
morning he returned once more and
knocked-this time very softly.
who's there%' came the question.
The reply WAS given IN q lowered and
mufiled tone: 81 am John, your hus
band, and . little the best Douglas man
in the state Of IIlinvis."
And the door Was opened wide.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19

To. NIGHT at Coney Island,
Johnny German and Jimmy
Lynch will fight and will meet
in the roped arena.
Johnny German is the ame-
teur ex-champion, and Lynch is
already matched for a go with
Dixon ifweights can be arranged.
Dixon weighs but rIS lbs, and
will concede Lynch only two
pounds. Both men are to weigh
in at I27 lbs, and may fight at
IFS lbs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-19
Bad for the WoeId's Fair.

LONDON, Dec. l8.-The Berlin corre-
spondent Of the Times says that the de-
cislon of the steamship association a.
to the transatlantic passenger trade
applies also to the Belgian and
Dutch companies. All arrangements
for cheap tickets to the worlds
fair have therefore been cancelled. The
companies declare that, consequently,
interest in the fair has declined to the
minimum. probably in consequences Of
the immigration regulations.