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Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

as TO his being secretly working 70
accomplish Mr.. Harrison's defeat and
at the same time encouraging hls
friends 10 pureue . similar course.
Without any reference 70 the truthful
ness, pisuGbinty or practicabiiity OF
these reports, they apparently mad .
preceptable effect upon the presldent's .
personal friends and most intimate sd-
mirers. The feeling daily grew upon
Nr. Blame that he was regarded with
suspicion and distfusts. that the friends
OF administration practically con-
sidered him guilty Of duplicity, and
even his associaaes IN the cabinet
seemed TO look upon HIM with silent
reprosch. There also seemed TO be a
constant desire 70 humiiste him by
urging the necessity for furtner public
declaration that ne will not be . csnds-
date for the republican nomination.
These thoughts and suspicious con-
stantly PLAYED upon Mr.. Blaine's mind
until the worry and annoyance
became iniolerabie ana as = conse-
quence he determined to reslgn. Having
fully decided upon that course he de-
sired q speedy sediment of the whole
matter in order that he might enjoy the
rest as a private cilizen. which was de-
MED him AS q part aud parcel OF the
adm inistraton.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

erai Miller called and had an earnest
talk with the president Secretary
Elkins arrived ss Attorney General
Miller was leaving He remained with
the presadsnt for some time, and
emerging from the presidents room IN
clted . number of kilograms, wnlen
were sent OF from the executive man
son. The telephone, too, Was kept
busy with messages 10 the various de-
partments- The news of Mr.. Biaipes
resignation created the most In
tenss excitement throughout the city
Few persons would At hrst believe It.
Mr.. BlaIne's intimate friends did not
antici pate IL and were perhaps more
surprised than the general public. who
have been unable 10 see how MI.
Blaine could remain IN the cabinet, oc-
eupying the attitude TO the republican
nomination that no did. The concen-
sus OF opinion here 10 that Mr.. Blaine
mas thrown down the gauntlet and
that ms resignation 10 = declaration
that he 10 now an avowed candidate.
The news of Mr.. BlAlne's resignation
was given by the secretary himself to
the press. In response to summons
by telephone, = representative OF the
United Press called at Mr.. Blaine's resi-
dence at 2:40 and was handed q copy
OF the correspondence in q sealed enve-
lope marked s'lmportant-" Surmislngi Its
contents the reporter asked II there was
anything TO add, TO which the reply
was nothing" Mr.. Blaine looked
well and walked up and down the
library as il he felt the Importance of
the step he had taken. The letters
themselves, though courteous IN tone,
are utterly devoid of rhetorical -four
Ish or expressions of regret and good
WISHES, the usual formal termination
of such communications. They are as
formal as the most ordinary business
letters.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

The Hotels and Public Places FaunD
With Blasne.

Blaine's resignation was the one alb
sorbing topic Of conversation st The
hotels last night. 1t even supplanted
"hoss talk" NJ the Morton houss. The
prevailing opsnson wac that the reslg-
nation Of Mr.. Blaine would
surely give HIM the nomination. and
that ms e-nominatlon would b. "just
the stuff" Everybody talked about is
democrats ana republicans alike. A
aruie the republicans we're enth u0astic
over the turn that ayialrs had taken.
ldn't tdisplay auyenthus-
Iasm and the only persons who were lee
enthusiastic than the denociat1 were
the rabid supporters Of the administra-
ton. They acted very much like q
man who had hacked the wrong hons.
and didn't care 2 cents what tine
the winner made. Still some OF tboso
who had been warm supporter Of ne
president did not hesitste 20 declare
that II the convention wartod Blaine
they we're "wid en-" About
9 O'Clock Charlie Watkins stroiled into
the Morton house, his rotund fsos Al
v.ded by . smile. HIS enthusiast woa
registering $50 pounds and the oafety
valve couldn't be kept down much
longer. Just as be entered the iot6y
he met Dwight Goes. who looked like
. Russian famine sufferer, or =
plaster paris cast OF misery" He
didn't seem especially glad to see any
body and least OF ell howiine blaine
fanatic. but Mr.. Watkins led hsm
gently under the refuigent splendor Of
. fifty candle power electric light. and
there they discussed the GtuAaon.. AZ
they parted Mr.. Gosa was eeeu 70 emlio
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

He Says He Resigned TO Escape Cslumny
and Rcproseh.

WssHIsoToN. June 4.--In an inter.
view with Secretary Blame late Ibis
afternoon he said that has resignation
was not occasioned by the near sr-
prosch of the republican nominating
convention and would net effect his
acton TO sle slightest extent The
question of his candidacy OF the sc-
eeptsnce of . proiiered nomsnstlon did
not influence ia deciding TO retire from
the state department. Ills oaiy object
vas % oiaasn personsl freedom ard
peace Mr. blame then proceeded 10
Indicate the reasons shach had resulted
IN hs retirement. lie feis sapsrseoss-
tive be- suse of the constant q dscoseson
OF ne name IN eonneetson with the
presidential nomination. % this eAs
added the snnoyanee OF sensational
Tamefs constantly placed IA circulation
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

lace for speech. Hslrsspondsd - Gel.
lows:
Il am not q politician; I am camdi-
date Tor no once; | held nc plsor q
honor or tTast. therefore l <Annos an
derstAnd Why You waus me -
speak unless Il - ypa th1nk
thai I represent fTssidsnf Harrsson-
IL had . theme 20 choose would noH
knoH Q better one / navs kuoan haIn
oil his life, not dlstsntly. net a. nolHh-
Dor, bat as his most intimate f1sHA y
am here 10 toetlfy OF my Own knoul-
edge that he 10 emiasntly she man moos
fltted 10 he elected president OF -
United states. He y man IN eVsry
sense of the word, al hooosI
man, = conscientious man. one -
those few men capable of belng proot-
dent OF the United states, aecTssasy of
stste, lCheers] secretary of va. eecye-
tAry OF the navy. secretary ct ne m
tsrlor, and in the ahssncs of TIE eu-
preme judge the very test IN the land
Renewed cheersl. Now, II you pieaoos
will you nominate Presidsnt Har-
rison- loud erica Of ''yes' aud chesu. I
1 AK that first OF the Indi ianiAns " NJ aro
present, then viii ask yoa who ere
nere from other ststes, will you eloot
President Harrisonr' Loud crses Of
''yes" aud cheers
Senator Hisoock, sxCongsessman
Billy Mason, II. Clay Evans OF Tenns<-
zee and others also made ringing
speeches for Harrison AErld Q scsuo Of
great enthusiasm.
Ex-senator PiAtt In an interview To-
day SAID that he sad az from M.
Bisine's own lips that he would accepe
the nomination. II II were otfsrs1 70
him.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

The effect of Mr.. Blaine's
resignation upon the situation at Min
neapolis is eagerly canvassed. Friends
of both Mr. Harrison and Mr.. Blaine
express the fear that If either is noml-
mated the friends of the other will be
too sore to 20 actively into the
campaign, and say that it will
be necessary TO choose some other
man upon whors both sides can unite.
In an interview Secretary Elkins
said: "Secretary Blaine's resignation
does rot change the situation in the
least. l still think Mr.. Harrison will
be renomlnated. Mr.. Blaine does not
declare that he is q candidate, and un-
til he withdrawals letter do not think
it would be Justice to Mr.. Blaine to a. y
that his withdrawal from the cabinet
is equivalent TO . declaration that he il
q candidate. / do not construe his
action in that way"
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

II Was Surprise to the Harrison Con-
tingent-


tingent-
MrSSEAPoLrs, June 4.-Chairman
Clarkson was seen by representative
of the United Press Immediately after
the receipt of the telegram announcing
the resignation of Secretary Blame.
Mr.. Clsrkson said the news was not
unexpected.
"Is the resignation IN connection
with his candidacy before the conven-
tion?" WAS asked.
Mr.. Clarkson nodded. "I know of
no other reason" he said, "but l do
not care to be quoted on the subject at
all at present"
The Harrison men do not give up the
battle. They were paraiyzed when
they heard the news from Washington,
but they scout all suggestions that
their candidate will withdraw from the
race.
Gen. John G. New received the
first news of Secretary Blaine's resigna-
tl.2 while he was attending the meet
lllk VI SnC VI tbO AA6-
tional committee when the message
was received. The news WAS sent to
him. through his son, Harry New. The
general hurried out of the committee
room and drummed up some OF Presl-
dent Harrison's friends for an immedl-
ate conference. To all of the Harri-
son men whom he met he told the
news. saying that Harrison was in the
fight to stay. The newsspread quickly
through the corridors of'the hotel.
l.. T. Michener of Indiana confirmed
what General New said about the
position of President Harrison. He
said that Harrison would go before the
convention and leave the delegates to
determine who should be the nominee.
X. c. Ke-ens of Missouri, Harrison
delegate-at-large, but q warm friend of
Secretary Blaine, looked troubled and
shook his head.
THAT means the severance Of those
two men," he said.
When asked what the effect would
be in the convention, he said that it
was q matter of grave consideration.
He could not prophecy the outcome.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
pEPEW STILL IN DOUBT.
The Doctos Thinks Harrison Will Be
Nominated, But

MrySEAPoLIs, June 4.-Chauncey NJ.
Depew sat IN his room in the West
hotel this afternoon and listened to the
congratulations extended by q group
of newspaper men to a representative
of the United Press on the fact that 1t
WAS the first source of the news of Mr..
Blsine's resignation here.
1T is the most dramatic incident in
the history of national conventions"
said Mr.. Deoew, speaking of the re-
slguation OF Mr.. Blaine. 1T is so
dramatic that we must wait for the re-
sponse from the country before we will
know what the effect of il will be. The
American people as rule don't like
surprises"
Responding TO a question. Mr.. Depew
ssid: ~ am still for Harrison. | have
always been a Blaine man. I accepted
Mr.. Blaine's letter "a did all of the in
tiuiste friends who acted with him and
for him--thst is. eight-tenths of them.
They then began to see what was best
to do next. as Mr.. Blame refused to he
candidate. They made up their
minds that the best thing to do was To
renoninats the president in one form
or another. Most of them are COM
mItted to that policy. So far from
that action being IN hostility To Mr..
Blame. il Was taken with the idea that
the record of this administration was
what any man - even Mr.. Blaine
would have to run on. III Blaine had
not written hIs letter there Is no doubt
in the world that we would all be for
Mr.. Blaine"
Answering q question, MFR. Depew
said that in the two hours interview
which he had with Mr.. Blame. and to
which he had referred heretofore, 1.-The
presidency VAS discussed At length,
bus Mr. Blaine gave no intimatlou that
I've would Ne willing to accept the
nomination" some one asked Mr.
Depew il he thought the convention
sould be ssSmpsded for Blame.
THIS convention cannot be STAN
peded.. sa;d Mr.. Depew positively.
'when il - announced dsy by day for
t~o weeks that the convention . 10 be
ssan,pedsd, every member Of the con-
ventsou q gong 20 st still and zee Who "a
gong 10 run" Referring 20 the pecu-
liarity OF his own attst1sde in relation
10 Mr.. Bissns. Mr.. Depss sAld with Q
Isuen, III 10 very funny u see the nsen
Who walked ever me with hobaa led
shoes ard had The po~ef - do u soans
ysars ago becaus~ | Gas fof Blame nov
waking over me heesuse they fepse-
srut Blame. J ksow ~ the ssxe ef ire
nails that they are the saase shoes.
In fsols 20 aaestson sboas M issf-
fissn's ssfenstb IN the eonvsassoa. Nj.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
WALLACE MAKES a sPEEcH.
He Exsols the Virtues Of HARRISON TO the
Enthus,asss.

MfxxrArous, June State head
quarters have been opened in . num-
Der OF places by the advance guards OF
the state delegations. The Blame
headquarters IN the Lumber Exchange
building was opened 70 the public 10.
day. and tonight was crowded with the
friends and followers OF the ex-secre-
tary of state. A meeting of the Iowa
delegation was held ths evening
nineteen delegates answering 10 their
namee-
After adjournment Solicitor Hepburn
stated that seventeen of those present
had declared themselves IN favor Of
President Hsrrison's nomination.
whiIe two were for Blame. OF The seven
absent ones II was said that i've were
for Harrison and two for Blame.
The peaceful quet that hung over
the crowd Of iast night has been dIssi-
psted tonight by an army OF local
shoutcrs winch 10 mskine the air ring
with cfies of blame" and Harmon. /"
At intervals some one IN the thick Of
the crowd starts The cry of Blaine. !"
il - taken np by . hundred vosces
and hundred more start
toe opposition cry Harrison.
HARRISON There IL no sii feeling.
The shoufers gr1n as they shout ard IL
they punch each other Il 10 IN good pa-
ture. The reception gwen by the In
diana delegation detfacted attention
for time from the crowd IN the cor
rSdor. For more than two hours IN
the evening . constant stream Of vfss-
tore poured into one of the dining
rooms of TIE botel. where Tire recep
ton wss gwen.
senerei Wasssc> k~pesas
After the mns,c hsd ceased there
were vecsfersus calls en- Gea. Lev Wal
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
HARRISON MEN CONFIDENT.
They Hold Conference and Issue a
Pubic Gard.

MISsEAPoLIs, June AT 4 O'Clock
this afternoon conference of the
friends OF Presdent Harrison was
called To be held IN the Harrison nead-
quarters. room 10, West hotel. Chaun-
cay NJ. Depew, ID. NJ. Ramsdeli, John
K. Lynch, John L. New. l.. I. Michener,
Gen. Lew Wallace, Senator Sawyer.
ex-senator Spooner. Chairman Goudy
OF the republican state committee OF
Indiana, the Hon. IL. Clay Evans of
Tennessee, the Hon. Thomas Carter,
commissioner Of the general land office,
the Hon. Lewis McComas of MARYLAND,
Charles E. Gnffin of Indiana, ex-Con-
gresham Mason of Illinois. the Hon.
Powell Clayton of Arkansas. w. "a.
Robertson OF New York. ''Long" Jones
OF Illinois, Senator FELTON, and ex-
Governor Gear of Iowa were among
those present. Speeches were made by
MIR. Spooner, Mr.. Wallace, Mr.. Jones
and Mr.. Depew. The longest
speech was made by Mr.. De-
pew. He said very plainly that
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

The Only Argument Against Blaine
Knocked Out.

MINNEAPoLrs,J J une 4.-Charles Emory
Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press
and ex-minister to Russla and one of
the original Blaine men, tonight said
Blaine's resignation signified night TO
a finish. Senator Quay said the resig-
nation removed the anly argument
that had any weight; that it was not
certain that Mr.. Blaine would accept the
nomination. As to its effect upon the
convention, Secretary Blaine's nomina-
ton was practically assured: Of that
Mr.. Quarry had had no doubt at any
time.
A life-size crayon sketch of Secretary
Blaine suddenly made its appearance
in one OF the national com,rittee rooms
soon after the United Press bulletin
had announced the fact of his resIgna.
ton.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

Depew said: II have reason 10 believe
that Harrison had, this forenoon. ~
against the held, $50 votes. OF course
what effect on this number the direct
candidacy OF Mr. Blame may have, no
one man can tell. There will be only
two names before the convention AT
any time- IL will all be over on the
first ballet"
Mr.. Depew said that II Mr.. Harrison
Was renominated he thought Mr. Nor
ton would have the second place on the
ticket Ii Mr. Blame MAS nominated
lt would be Blame and Alger.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

Hrs Friends Decia- 10 Have Foraker
Make the Speech

MrxxssfotSs. tune 4.-A correspon-
dent of the UnsseG Press took 3 copy OF
TIE blame interview 10 Harrison head.
quarters AT midnight Mr.. Mpehener
General New, Mf. AcCemas ard Mr..
tifsffn we're IN the Foom- Mr.. Msch.
eneF read the i.teTyie~ aIoud. When
he esnse 20 ire statement taAt Mr..
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

A We'll Defined Auicie Rases . Mccesk
Church.


NeCooK. Feb.. Jure A well de-
fined cyclone struck ths city at Z
O'Clock, coming from the south ue~s out
OF . clear sky. II ktfnck the Conkse-
gatlcnsl church. frame structure, end
completely doDoi8sbed "a Rev. ". e.
Stevenson and about forty Of The
teachers and pupils we're 10 the church
NJ the time. None we're killed. though
the following were injured.
The Rev. W. 4. Slevenson sesione.y
injured on the head and hip. Ruth
Crcsswell. burned st'ont the epIne: Mag
Cresswell. leg and iaw broken: Danny
McAlpsne, bruised about head end fsce
cut; Harry Campbell, inlured On the
head and hip: NJ. c. f'bdsrwood. ba1ly
hurt: Babe Perry. arm end Leo
injured. others were more of leo
injured. but not seriously Many o0(-
buildings. awninEs, chs0Deys aud
porches were biown down snd ocos-
tered about the streets
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

Phin Hunt. the manager Of The -.
ern DIVISION Of the relay ride, = m buo
water. AZ TIE lest call several ri6ofa
have d,sappointe1 him. sndssst - not TN
probable that the detsnse Of the reiots
VIII have 20 ~ Ierxtbened. The ryfoe-
pcct OF riding through se~ersl nils of
mud does not seem 20 ~ part5cuiokly
reiishIng - some Of thoee Who a1e an
fortunate envueh 20 bs sssikned ~ re-
lays when I've over foods tfo< a4e. a.
Their hest, too poor 70 drive valtpatfe
horse over sorDe oi tire sacnno5eo
fssve f~nn filled and the run ~fIl eaoft
n 5 o'eiock Monday morning. "Fein o.
shire"
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
llnl OTTnO nit
RIaiue RESIGNS His
"a u..,.,son n.,oL
snnn~ All EvaSSaS nf
Blaine Considered to
Be i'm the Race.
He Will Take 1t if
Nominated.
Both Sides Reccive the News With Ex-
pressions of Satisfaction-r The Poll
tielAns Prepare TO Take Ad-
vantage Of II

wAsHrxsroS. June Like a thun'
derboGt from sky of blue the resgus'
ton of James G.. Blame. secretary oi
state, ana Its prompt acceptance by the
president. smote the politicians as the
Capitol today. While the proceeding
was not unexpected. yet ITS suddenness
was complete surprise to all. The
oficlAl correspondence. a. made public,
is a. follows:
DgrARrNESr OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, June 4. 1892.
To the President:
respectfully beg leave 10 submit my
resignation of the ofice of secretary OF
state of the United States. to which
Was appointed by you on the 5th day of
March. 1890. The condition Of public
business IN the department. Of state JUS
tlfies me IN requesting that my resigna-
ton may be accepted immediately.
have the honor TO be, very respec.
lively,
Your Ooedient servant,
JAMES q. BLAINE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
wAsHINeroS. June 4, 1892.
To the Secretary OF State:
Your letter of this date rendering
your resignation of the ONCE of secre.
tary of state of the United States ha,
been received. The terms IN which you
state your desires are such as TO leave
me no choice but to accede to your
wishes at once. Your resignation il
therefore accepted.
Very respectfully yours.
BENJAMIN HkRRrsoN.
Mr.. BlaIne's note was written ~
l2.is and the presidents reply was re.
eeived by him ut l;S5.
The words Received five minutes
of o'clock" At the end of the presi
dents reply TO Secretary Blame were
written by Mr.. Blame on the copy fur
nished TO the press
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
rArIonAl COMMITTEES mssrino
No Espresssca 81 inssnnsslon q Its Prefer

Mfseysfssf~. luna THE meeting
Of the republican, national eemsss,tse
called fsf ths morning 81 n e'eieek
psssed of ~lthaat vete being taken
On any question which would serve as
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
FRIENDS ARE SURPRISED
II Is Thought That q Dark Horse Is
Necessary.

WAsHISeToS, June A gentleman
who is ordinarily considered as close TO
Mr.. Blame was greatly surprised when
told the news an hour or 90 after its
announcement. Thu was taken to in
dicate that MIR. Blame had not consult
ed manv of his friends.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05
DETAILS OF rHE osEAr ACT.
The President Evineed No Signs Of
Nervousness.

WASHINGTON, June 4. - Secretary
Blame resigned the portfolio of the
state department shortly before |
o'clock todsy. AT that hour Mr.. Dent.
private secretary 20 Mr.. Blame. with
Mr.. Bisins's resignation IN his pocket,
came into the room of Private Secre-
tsry Halford At the executive manson
and handed HIM q communication en-
closed in an official envelope of the
department. of state.
SIR. Hslford immediately without
Knowing its contents took Il into the
presidents room adjoining, and
handed IL TO President HARRISON, who
was seated at mis- desx. tie opened il,
read the contents. winch were IN the
handwriting Of Nr. Blame, written on
the official paper Of the department of
state. The president did not. either IN
word or acton. express Any surprise,
bas handed the letter 20 Private
Secretary HsIford. who then for
tse irst time. was made aware
of lts significant import. IL was
tben q fsw minutes OF I O'Clock
the hour the president receives visitors
10 the esat room. He decended the
private staircase of the executive man-
sou and came into the east room, where
he snook by the hand sonse two hun
dred people Who had assembled there.
re did noe show the least nervousness
ef appear ss Il snything unusual bad
occurred. After the reception In
the east room the president vent
10 lunch az - his vonted
custom. sbous 40 O'Clock the press-
dent sent % his desk again and taking
an . sheet Of Official paper. headed
xecutive mansion. indited the reply
scceptns Mr.. Rlsine's resignation ~
..cretsrv cf state. This letter vAs
tsaded ss Mr.. Rlsine N person. 81 his
fe<ssiencs IN Lafayette square, ey Mr..
Hdtnr,f. Il VAS then about i.fs
O'c,ock.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

IA soou ss the resignation of Nv.
kislne nsd been accepted a. ofscfsl
tesegrsrs ~ss sent from TIE eseentive
snsasson - ne several departments
snnounsng tse fact Withiu . fss
nslsases after s'eiaes Attorney 1~n.
Grand Rapids herald., 1892-06-05

After the mnssc he'd ceased there
were vecsfersus calls en- Gen. Les Wai-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-07-27

There will be no climbing the hill
of the Lord without effort: no going to
glory without the violence of faith. l
believe that the ascent to heaven is
still as Bunyan described it u stair
case, every step Of which, will have to
he fought for.
A man who thinks to get to heaven
by being honest and civil to his neigh
Dor while ignoring his duty to God, is
like the school-boy who thinks to get
on we'll at home by having nothing to
do with father or mother, but being
very considerate to his school-felloWs.
Passionate reproofs are like medicines
given scalding hot-the patient can
not take them. If we wish to do good
to those we rebuke, we should labor
for meekness of wisdom. and use soft
words for hard arguments.
It isn't new varieties of stock OH the
farm that are needed half as much as
a new variety of attention to stock
wants in order to get a profit from
them
For soft corns, dip a piece of linen
cloth into turpentine and wrap it
around the toe on which the corn is
situated, every night and morning. 1t
will prove an immediate relief to the
paiu or soreness. and the corn will dis
appear after few days.
Bread Pudding.-Slice loaf of light
bread, spread with butter, lay in u
pudding dish, spread with stoned rails
ms, currents, and sliced citron, then
put over another layer of bread, cover
with the fruit. Beat eight eggs with u
cupful ofsugar, three pints of milk and
one grated cocoanut; pour over. the pud-
ding. Bake half an hour and serve
with sauce.
Higher criticism means lower relig.
ion.