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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
CONCERNING BICYCLES.
l.. I. Wllmarth Disproves a Free Trade
Cranks Statements.

StanS oldlciQcllS.
EDITOR HERALD-Upon my return
from an extended business trip, found
a circular pom my desk, headed, GLOW
TO Buy Bicycle Cheap" anu signed
by an alleged lawyer of this city. The
writer 10 So unmanly IN his article that
ne attempts te deal with the personal
affairs OF the Grand Rapids Cycle COM
pany. While this company Is not IN
politics. the article in question is 90
scurrlious and false AS to facts that /.
rs manager of the Cycle company,
deem 10 my duty to point out = few of
the faisltles, in justice TO my company,
and TO the end that by no possible
chance may any young man be IN
fiuenced into voting for free trade, by
the article IN question
The article says: Eight years ago
Charles Overman, OF the Overman
Wheel company, Was clerk IN . CHI
cago store at salary OF $40 per week;
now be - . millionaire" Charles was
not clerk eight years, or even sixteen
years ago; he Was one, however, elgh-
teen or twenty years ago, and believe
he is OF but moderate wealth today,
though MS brother, A. H., may be
quite wealthy.
Speaking OF The Grand Rapids Cycle
company II says: Two years ago 1T
was organized ana nearly all the stock
holders borrowed the money To put in
IT," This statement is false. We are
now manufacturing our fourth years
product. | believe not single stock
holder borrowed q dollar to invest in
this company.
Again: They sell this s25 wheel at
wholesale for $40" We manufacture
no bicycle at any such approximate
cost, aud even the malleatle iron BIZ
cycle of our first years manufacture.
sold TO one of the then largest wheel
lobbers IN the United States at q con-
sldersbly higher figure than $40.
Their profit, therefore. is $50. or l40
per cent" Though not as sharp as .
pettf0gger. | would say that $50 from
so leaves SIS instead of $50: or 80 per
cent instead of 40 Der cent. Up to
October W. had manufactured aud
sold nearly $500 bicycles. These, at
$50 profit each, would amount to $780,
500. Absurd Al the corrected ,sl5
per WHEEL. s34. 800 profit. Likewise
absurd This latter amount IL III ex-
cess Of the entire present worth OF the
company. including entire investments
and entire profits from date of organi-
zap0a OF same
"a matters of fact would say that
since the organization of our company
aud the full payment of the then sub
scrIbed cash stock We have from time
to time paid iato the company IN cash
amounts low agg.egating more than
the original investment, and not dol
lar has been withdrawn from the prof
its OF the business. Further, II hap
pens that we closed our books October
i. and our profit per bicycle Is shown
for the year ending with that date to
have been lese than one-third the crit
ic's above corrected estimate per bl-
cycle, or less than -. Upon the basis
OF actual figures and the critics state
msus that she tariff - So per bicycle.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
REDUCING THE FORCE.
Sanitary Inspectors Laid OFF by the
Board of Health.

At the monthly meeting of the board
of health Friday 1t was decided to lay
of two inspectors. and Gen. A. A.
Stevens, who has served the city faith
fully for the past four years, was one
of the unfortunates. In other cities OF
the size of Grand Rapids experienced
men are kept at work in winter as we'll
AS summer to see that there is no &C
emulation of filth and disease germs
which the spring sun will liberate. 1t
is well known that cholera will winter
In this country, and greater care
should be exercised this winter than
ever before SD tina. If the cholera de-
velops again in the spring the city will
be IN the best possible sanitary condi-
ton. 1t is said that the force Of In
spectors will be still further reduced
at the next meeting Of the board.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
Special Church Notices.

Unity-Morning, "Stsnd Upon Thy
Feet" Evening, "What Does Our
Church Mean to U.s."
New Misunderstanding. "Redemp-
tior to mot from)God," by Rev. George
y. Smith.
Fountain Street Baptist-Morning,
"Christ's Philosophy OF Life" Even
ing, young Men in Politics."
Trinity-Morning. "The Holy Dead"
Evening, "Tennyson."
observation-disclosures treason in
Religion" ty the Rev. Howard Nc
Quavy.
Ames NJ. E.-Evening, "The Duty of
Citizens"
South Congregational - Morning,
"Christ and Humble Duties" Even
ing, Scan Depend Upon Him."
Seventh Day Adventist - Evening,
Faith That Works"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
Charged With Stealing.

James Morgan, who resides on the
town line between Plsinfield and Grand
Rapids townships. was arrested yeste--
day by Detectives Smith and Darr.
charged with having stolen pocket
book containing sl0.71 from the Buff
falo Clothing store.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
Will Build q Brick Block.

Marion III. Basrs has bought from
Susan G. LaClear the north 40 feet of
lot 90 on Kent plat for $4,000. 1t Is
the vacant lot on Kent street adjoining
Munger's laundry. Mrs. Baars intends
TO build . three-story brick business
block on the property next spring.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
CLOAKS!
e w

DO not be deceived, when i'm need of a cloak of
any description for ladies or misses, go direct
to headquarters; do not believe i'm allowing
goods to accumulate and making a great deal
of noise about closing out old stock, but con-
tinually buying and distributing new goods and
giving our customers new and sty lish garments
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06

Representative Ticket.
For Representatives In the LEGISLATURE
JEREMIAH ii. ANDERSON.
WILLIAM ALDklCH TATEUM.
EUGENE T.. ALLEN
Second Representative District
AUGUSTUS w. WEEKE6 OF Lowell.
Third Representative District
NORTON FITCH OF Sparta.
County Ticket.
Judge Of Probate
CYRUS Z. PERKINS.
Register OF Deeds
JOHN I. GOULD.
Sheriff.
ISAAC F. LAMOREAUX.
JACOB EIsENHARDT.
Clerk
FRANKLIN d. EDDY.
Prosecuting Attorney
ALFRED W0LC0TT
Circuit Court Commissioners
CHARLES W. McGILL.
JAMES A. cove.
Coroners-
DR.. NJ. w. DANFORTH,
DIR. ii. Z. L0CHRR.
County Surveyor
THEODORE o. WILLIAMS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

Never before have we carried such elegant
assortment as we are this season and never
have the prices been SO low. DO not buy a
Cloak till you have seen our line, and you will
be convinced the place to buy ClOaks is at
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
Congregational.

Senatorial Ticket.
Sixteenth District
GEORGE q. SrEkETER.
Seventeenth District
EDMUND NJ. BARNARD.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06

Playing Honey Jug.
ibid you ever play the fascinating
game Of honey Jug when you were
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

Monday. November Z.
William A den Smith and c. E..
Belknap ut Rockford.
Alfred Wolcott and George Clapper-
ton at Gaines town hail.
=. T. COlgrove at Lowell.
Judge Perkins at Bow en- Center.
E. +. Sparrow has brought suit
against the Saginaw Electric railway
for $4,000, for injuries received in q
collision.
Novelties for holiday presents.
NELSON, MATTER Il Co.,
33 to 80 Canal street.
Visit Morse's cloak department for
genuine bargains.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06

NATIONAL.

NATIONAL
Fef President. ,.-......-...... BE,JAstS HAgRISaS
OF Indiana.
ieI Vice President -,---- ,....--- ~ HiIELAs kHIg
OF NeB York.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06

VISIT Morse's cloak department for
genuine bargains.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06
voigt, Herpo|sheimer & Co.,
rs, MONROE STREET

IF the angels in heaven are ANYTHING
like those on earth, the silver lining TO the
clouds would have long ago been made
into souvenirs. Never before have there
been SO many new patterns brought out
In silver goods as this fall Every con
celvable article that is made in other
materials is now produced in sterling sill
yer, SO that in making selection of Xmas
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-06

Wedding lfts with the variety OF prices these goods
Offer find beautiful gift any price they NAV
choose to lay out. ]. c. HERkNER JEWELRY
CO. has the largest and most attractive line ever
brought into this city and it will please you to look over
the stock now ready for the Holiday trade
No 81 Monroe street
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03
RICH LAND YET UNSETTLED.

Judge Luse of the United States land
Office at Rapid has caused to be pub
lished in some of the eastern papers the
following description of the Rapid land
district:
"Tiis district is about lS5 miles long,
north and south, by los miles wide, east
and west. The south half OF the district
is tolerably well settled, but some vacant
land can be found in every county. The
north half Of the district is as yet nm
settled. Much of it has Just come into
market and was first thrown open to
entry in September of this year The
land is agricultural grazing land, and
heretofore has been grazed by great
cattle companies. II Is said to produce
splendid grass. The counties as yet as
unorganized and are Harding, Ewing.
Martin. Wagner, Choteau, Rhinehart,
Delano, Scobey and Ziebach. This
country is now public land and there
are no Indians in il. IL is as large ns
many states, is fairly watered, has some
timber along streams and contains coal
in abundance. II is in the latitude Of
st. Paul and may in truth be said to be
a healthful, fertile, rich country. destin
ed to be some day thickly populated.
The neareat railway point now Is Rapid
City, South Dakota, which is reached in
forty-two hours from Chicago, by the
Northwestern railway. There are prob
ably not two hundred settlers as yet in
all this region. In Harding county
there is a settlement Of about fifteen
farmers called Nashville. Some Of these
farmers have lived there for Eve years
and raised splendid crops, which they
sell to cattlemen at their doors. Gov
ernment surveys are slow. Otherwise
there would have been immigration to
his country long ago. heard gentle.
man, who has travelled through every
county in South Dakota, say that the
richest and best farming land he ever
'aw in the state lies in Harding county.
This laid can be entered as homesteads
With no payments but land Office fees -
lbout $40"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

The state board Of charities and cor
rections has issued to the state legisla-
ture its regular report. That part
which refers to the asylum for the in
sane, at Yankton, wonld indicate that
the hospital is even now filled to it's
greatest capacity. and that the establish.
ment of another institution of the kind
in the near future will be not only ad.
visable but positively necessary. The
details Of that part of the report are as
follows: "The board asks for an appro.
priation of $4,000 for the ensuing two
years for general expenses, and an ad-
ditional appropriation of 5000 for
laundry, which is actually necessary,
and should have been built years ago.
The hospital now contains 287 patients
about all it can accommodate, and the
superintendent suggests the erection Of
two cottages, one for convalescents and
one for violent patients. The board
also recommends the establishment Of
q hospital for feeble minded children.
The report shows that during the past
two years there has been the average Of
ia male and liz female patients at the
asylum. 81 Of whom have entirely re-
covered their reason. Twenty eight
patients have died. Minnehaha. PEN
ninpton and Lawrence counties each
have 10 inmates therein, and lead all
other counties. Nearly one-half the
patients are foreigners, Norway being
represented by IL. Germany l6. Sweden
IL. The farmers the class that predemi
nate. there being no less than Sc tillers
of the soil taking treatment at this in.
stitution."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

That no mistake was made in putting
Capt. w. V. Lucas upon the congress
sional ticket was abundantly demon
strated by the fact that in every section
of the state he ran ahead Of the ticket.
This may have been an "off year" for
the old soldier, as some ofthe mugwump
papers in the east are declaring, but i'm
this state the old soldier is honored not
only for what he has done. but for what
he can do. BY his canvass Captain Lucas
proved himself u man of superior abili.
ties, of deep thought, of wide reading.
especially on social and economic lines.
master Of questions Of finance and
labor, keen debater, a popular orator,
and withal a polished Christian gentle
man. Hot Springs may well be proud
OF his residence with us, the Black Hills
that he halls from this section, and the
whole state that she will be so honestly
and intelIigently represented. For the
Captain is large enough to rise above
neighborhood distinctions, and we NAV
be sure that no interest of any part Of
the state will be neglected by him.
Three cheers for w. V. Lucas, congress.
man elect Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

Judging from the political complex
ton Of the legislatures in some of the
doubtful states, it is hardly probable
that the peoples party will hold the
balance of power in the United States
senate. A. democratic senator from New
York and Wisconsin will make the
senate tie, and it is altogether prob
able that that party will get one or more
members from Wyoming, Montana,
Kansas, California, Nebraska and Ne.
vada. If they do they will have clear
majority, and Messr,. PETER and Kyle
won't be as much sought after as they
hoped to be.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

J. F. Street, Of Hermosa, was In Gus
ter this week, visiting old friend and
attending to business matters. The re-
port that he Would contest the election
of B. M. Tunley, for county treasurer Is
unfounded. Mr.. Street informs US that
while his friends have urged him to do
90, he does not believe that there are
any grounds for such contest. and that
he does not intend 10 mako any such
move.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

The poll OF the next legislature now
being made by the South Dakota demo-
cratic central committee on the question
Of re-snbmissicn Of the prohibitory
question to a vote Of :he people has
been completed SO far as thirty-one
counties are concerned. The vote on
re-submission will stand on first ballot
in these counties twenty one in the sen-
ate for re.submission and ten against ;
in the house thirty.two for, twenty-one
against. The central committee now
regards re submission as almost assur-
ed
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03
amount s29S, 100000 took the place of
like kinds, while $4,000 900 consisted OF
fresh issnes

amount s29s,O0O,OOO took the place OF
like kinds, while S7S, 600, 900 consisted OF
fresh issues.
Partly in consequence OF the improv-
ed condition of the coins themselves
and partly as result Of more liberal
plan Of distribution the treasury be-
tween June 80, 1891, and September, 30,
1892, reduced the holdings of fractional
silver by no less than S7OO,0OO,0OO. A
still further reduction Is expected In
consequence Of the recoinage proposed
for the remainder Of the current year.
There was an increase Of over s2O,-
100000 during the year in the amount
OF the United States bonds held for the
security Of national bank circulation
and decrease of $I0,OO0,0O0 In the
amount held as security for public de-
posits. Total additions Of 81. .664. 600
were made to the par value OF the Sc
curities composing the Pacific railroads
sinking fnnds.
IL proportion to the volume OF nation
al bank notes la circulation redemptions
continue heavy, having amounted to
upwards OF 500, 10000 in the fiscal year.
The treasurer closed by calling attention
to the labors of the commission appoint.
ed to investigate the methods of safe
and vanlt construction with view to
the vault facilities Of the
department and urges that prompt steps
be taken to carry their suggestions into
effect. i
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

The Harrison electors in North Da-
kota are probably chosen. Complete
returns from twenty-eight out of thirty.
nine counties give the Weaver electors
24O majority, but seven Of the counties
yet to hear from are surely for Harrison
The official count may be required to
settle the matter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

Deadwood people are just about GER
tain that the new fve-story hotel will
be built, and now thsv are figuring on
an opera house that will be credit TO
the town. Some Of these days when
Deadwood has actually acquired these
needed improvements she will be
worthy the title Of metropolis Of the
Hills,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

Judge Plowman, of Lawrence county,
has given the matrimonial business an
impetus, by Offering to issue marriage
licenses and perform Wedding cere-
monies free of charge, from now on un.
til his term expires. The Pioneer says
that several Young men Of Deadwood
contemplate taking advantage of the re
duced rates to happiness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

Emanuel Custer. father of the late
Gen. Custer, died at his home in Parson-
vile, Mich. on Tuesday, the Goth, at the
age of S5 years. The deceased lost three
sons, one grand son, and a son-in.law in
that bloody battle on the Little Big
Horn some years ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03
Black Hills Mining Congress.

The Times urges the newspapers and
those interested in the mining industry of
the Black Hills, to work up sentiment
around among the residents Of the vari-
ous mining districts to meet at al early
date and discuss the advisability of revis-
ing the state mining laws at the coming
session of the legislature. come TO an un-
derstanding in the matter and select sew
eral delegates to attend Black Hills
mining congress, to be held in this city
on Thursday, December Is. Let the
delegates be representative men, and
have an accurate knowledge of the
wishes Of their constituents. On the
occasion of this proposed congress, all
the members elect Of the legislature
from the ills will be present, and
many Of the leading mining lawyers OF
the country. Let there be a rousing
good convention of the legitimate
miners Of the country, and we feel as
sured great benefit will result. The
laws need revision, and there is no more
opportune time than now to accomplish
what We need. The congress will be
entirely non- political and non. partisan,
held In the interests OF Mi miners sH:!
districts.
All Black Hills papers are requested
TO advocate attending this congress by
several representatives Of each district
in the country. We suggest that meet.
ings be held at convenient places, moi
later than during the second week Of
December. for an interchange of opin
ions and selection of delegates. Re.
member the date, Thursday, December
l5, 1897. Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

I. r. Grow. who was until recently
editor and proprietor Of the Cascade
Geyser. h planaing 70 start . South De-
kota World's Fair Journal, u Chicago,
and conduct u during the great eSposi-
lion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

Judge T. d. Murrin, one Of the we'll
known old timers of the Black Hills.
died at his home at Central, last Mon
day. The Judge came to the Hills from
Cheyenne in 1875.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

/ II is understood that the senate immi-
grafton committee will recommend that
immigration to this country be restrict
ed after March. 1883. and at least an q .
tempt to legislats in this direction may
ba exoected.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

James G. Blaine, who was reported to
be seriously III a few days ago, is i'm
proving, and no fears that he will not
recover are now entertained by his
family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03
Lillian HITCHCOCK,
INrppwrnr.tr npp.prvpN

INTEkMEDiAiE DEPARTMENT.
Number enrolled SO.
AYerase. .aitapds "nertaer ansent nor
tardy during the month.
Mable Shoemaker, Martha Wells. John
Poe, Jessie Willis, Walter Daily, Alfred
Rue. May Barnhart, Louise Porath, Joe.
Kubler, Georgia Hobson, Gus. Porath,
Vesta Richardson, Dean Orr. Grace
Swain. Alice Schofeld. Dolly thffson,
Willie Kubler, Harry Butcher, frankie
Akers.
GRACE +. JoHSEssE, Teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL
Number enrolled 30.
Average attendance %.
Names Of pupils neither absent nor
tardy dnring the month:
Willie b B:oadhead, Lewis Wells, Harry
McHoes. Lula Taylor, Percy Tracy, Fred
Porath, Brownie Swain, Darwin Swain.
J.C. MCKEE, Principal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03
Custer CITY Schoola

Report Of the Custer City schools for
the month ending Nov. 25, 1892:
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Number enrolled AZ.
Average attendance IS.
Names Of pupils neither absent nor
tardy during month
Henry Albien, Lee Butcher, Gene
Courtney, Leona Chilson, Edith Feay,
Carl Kubler, Emma Porath, Fred Tracy,
Bessie Wood, Albert Wiehe, Fred Willis,
Elbert Ward.
Lillian HIrcHcocK,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03
I. O. O. +.

I. o. o. +.
All who are interested in the organi-
cation OF Lodge In this city are re-
quested to be present at the office of u.
NJ. Tunley, next Monday, at 7:30 p. NJ.
Yours in 4. L. T.,
Il. w. Blair.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

DR., John W. Scott, father-in-law of
President Harrison, died at the White
House, in Washington, Tuesday after.
noon, at the age of % wears.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

The board of directors Of the Soldiers
Home at Hot Springs. will meet at Sioux
Falss 0 TIE lthe apd s elect rbtiesnSsc se;,m
bent, anl our congressman elect.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-03

Jay Gould died at his home in New
York City, N. Y, yesterday morning at
9:l5 o'clock.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1892-11-19
A4O.oOO.OO..

Forty Thousand Dollars is the
size of the contribution made by
President Harrison to the Republi
can campaign fund in the last cleo
ton.
A President who would put $40,
600, 90 into a campaign fund as his
share, ought to have been defeated
for he evidently depended on carry
ing the election by money as The
chief agency. If he had been able
to buy it he evidently would have
bought it, and claimed the office by
virtue Of the purchase.
That is the legitimate inference o.
the Republican policy also as appli
ed to the party. They depended up
on buying the election by the swae
which the tariff barons were able tc
contribute
In the last campaign the Republic
can National Committee expended
Three Millions, Six Hundred Thous
and Dollars, and were $50, 900 in debt
when they quit. This is independ
ent, of course, of what was spent by
the several State Committees.
These facts prove two things quite
conclusively: ~ That the Re
publican party would have bought
the election if they could.
az 1t couldn't be done-Where
upon we point with pride"