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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
OCEAN RECORD BROKEN.
The Steamship Fueut Bismarck Adds
Another TO Its Triumph.

The Steamship Fuerst Bismarck Adds
Another to LIS Triumph.
New YORK. May IA cablegram
from Southampton says that the
steamship Fuerst Bismarck has lowered
the eastern record BY nineteen
minutes, making the trip from New
York to the Needles in SIX days twelve
hours and fifty-eight minutes. The
former eastward record between New
York and Southampton, which was
beaten by the Fuerst Bismarck today,
Was elk days twelve hours and fifty
eight minutes. 1t was made by the
same steamship in June, 1891. The
westward record between the
two ports. She has made the
passage in six days SIX honrs
and forty -four minutes. The steam
ship has been steadily breaking
records since she Was launched. She
made the fastest maiden trip on record
and soon gained the record for both
the eastward and the westward passa-
ges between New York and Southamp-
ton. The Fnrest Bismarck is one of
the four new twin-screw steamships
which the Hamburg American Packet
recently added TO Its fleet. II was built
by the Vulcan Ship-huilding company
of Settin, which built the new twin
screw cruisers for the Chinese navy.
The officers of the Hamburg American
line In this city were greatly elated to-
day over the new record. They were
particularly pleased because of the ad-
ditional support which every reduction
in running time will afford them IN
their bids tor carrying the mails.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
SCORED THE REPORTERS.
Mrs. Losier Cnticises Them for Reporting
Women's Meetings.

CHICAGO, Nay 12.-Today's session of
the Federation Of Women's Clubs be-
gan with the reading of the report on
club intercourse and fellowship, by
Mrs. J. A. Markley, chairman Of the
committee. Mrs. J. NJ. Losier scored
the representatives of the press who
were present. "I want to impress upon
you," she said, s'that these young men
think they are doing you . great favor
by writing up the events OF this meet
ing in their narrow minded papcrs, but
they are not doing You . favor. We
will have our own organ to
record events. The Cycle viii be an
independent organ for this club. Let
US be like the country maiden who
says. Thank you; am keeping steady
company"
Mrs. Sarah Perkins of Cleveland waved
down tho applause ~ she arose. al
want to speak kind word for these
interesting leaders" she said. al have
found that they have always been .
great help to women's work. Many
times when club meetings were nothing
more than mutual admiratlan socic-
ties, they have entered into the spirit
of the work, and they have filled the
columns OF the papers with material
that reached the world and did great
good. Don't run them down."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
NEWS OFTHE FLOOD
DANGER IS NOW lnPEnpIne
Along The Father ct Wa1ps~ - -
sMaddy" Sueam-psngu lins pon-
ed ss Kansas cisy--otA~ Elseoa

NEw ORLEANS. May ls.-Dnin foll
here today and u alec sepoFts1 fzom
vapousportions Of the Nisalsssppi waller.
Tfe sataation 10 unchaneods ~ F1sCr
rising gnne-tenth foot hers snd siou1v -
far north ~ Grecnviiis. Thsoo emn1l
cresassss were reported today. ~ ~
low New Orleans. one at NouoDooos
and two at Harlem. . feW mlieo aUo2.
They stopped the New Orleans 4 6uln1b-
ern railroad trains, but ere not enD1ooo
ana an effort viii be inado C. o1ooo
them. The Bourgser's cSesonns . Ia
fourebs 10 proving trouhlooome. 6ool-
ing the back portsou of tho pianeotDoos
Tor . distance OF six .n1to doun -
baqol LAfourche. A ialKe amouut oe
lumber, sacks and other naeef1als haed
been stored at central points alone thd
river in the event Of cseseooe ed
armed guards patrol the ieveeo dAy
and night 10 prevent their being cot ~
swampers or others. There u little
change in the situation. butn y slightly
more critical.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

WAsHrSeroS. May i2--The sub COM
mittss of the house committee on the
eleventh census, appointed to invsstl-
gate the charges contained IN the reso-
luton OF the report OF Anderson,
that the censu1 bureau bad
been wrongfully conducted under
the management Of superintendent
Porter began its sessions today. Repre-
sentative Rayburn related to the CON-
mittee several fscts in regard to the
loose manner IN which the Philadel-
phia census was accomplished. AT the
conclusion of bis remarks tue commit
tee adjourned until Saturday.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
FOUGHT oARzA's BAND.
The Mexicans Have an Engagemen
with the Outlawa.

sAr ANTONIO. Tex., May l2.--Dr.
Plutarro Ornfaz, Mexican consul in
this city today received the following
telegram from General Lorenzo Gaeis,
commanding the troops at Mier.
in the state OF ThmaniipRs.
Lieutenant IndaIcia 3 do met and had
engagement yesterda forenoon at III
O'Clock with n party Of CARA
revolutionists at . place called La
meca in this state. The latter
resulted IN ten revoiutionists being
killed. among them being Julian
Flores and Ablardo Dominquez. alias
''Cnartsvon." On the government
side one soldier and three horses
were killed. The troops are
in close pursult OF the remnants Of the
band. This band crossed the Me1ican
territory on May 10. at O'Clock p. M
1T Remerino. crossing Just across Ban
aueft.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
SEARCHING FOR THE DEAD.
Relief Squads at Work at RosIyn-
Money and Help Freely Extended.


RosLYN, WASH, May l2--The work
of bringing out the bodies Of those
killed in Tueeday's disaster is being
carried on day and night as fast ~
brave hearts and willing hands can
accomplish 1t. Five more bodies were
taken out at 2:30 this morning. The
rescuers have been working incessaptly
for the past forty-eight hours and are
w5rn out, but they cannot be persuaded
to cease work until all the bodies of
their friends and fellow workmen have
been recovered. Gas has congregated
in vast clouds at the bottom of the
Slope owing to fresh air being driven
In and driving the gas before it. II
would not be surprising should an
other explosion take place at any mo-
ment. 1t is thought by experienced
men that it another explosion
badly damaged and the reaching of
the other bodies rendered impossible
for perhaps weeks. The managers of
the mine think that If nothing inter-
venes the bodies will all be recovered
by midnight. At meeting of citizens
last night finance committee was ap-
pointed to receive funds that are be-
ginning to come in. A committee was
also chosen to sac that the relief fund
was rightly apportioned to the widows
and orphans In need. A committee was
appointed to make arrangements for
the burial OF the dead. Today at 10 o.
m. the bodies of twelve victims were
inferred, ethe funeral oortege starting
from the Unity hall where the sermon
was preached over the bodies of the
dead men. The funeral process
sion was q large ore. The knights of
Pythias, l. o. .. F., /. o. G. I. and the
Masons dressed in full regalia were in
attendance. Mine Inspector Edmouds
of this district is in the mine at present
investigating. All precautions are being
taken by the coal company TO relieve
the destitution and prevent further &C
cident and to effect an entrance to the
dead miners with al possible haste
without endange-ing the lives of the
relief squads. The company has
thrown open its store and AL those in
need of aid have but to apply for what
they want. kilograms of coincidence
and relief are being received BY the
mayor here.
Portland has sent $500 and many other
cities have contributed. A heavy rain
has been falling for the past forty
eight hours. Widows and children are
becoming more quiet as the time
passes, but there is still. q large crowd
around the mouth of the mine waiting
for their loved ones to be brought
forth. Their grief on seeing the
charred and bruised remains of hus-
bands, fathers AMI brothers brought
forth is heartrending. Many strangers
are in the city, some brought thither
by curiosity and to render what assist
ance 10 possible. Another large funeral
will take place tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
ENGLAND is WILLING.
Ready to Join an International Silver
Conference.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Rt. Hon.
George j. Goschen, chancellor OF the
exchequer, announced to number Of
bi-metallic deputations that waited
upon him yesterday that England
would accept the invitation of the
United States to take part IN IN inter-
national conference to discuss the sill
yer question. Replying to the deputs-
tious Mr.. Goschen said that Great
Britain had received an invitation on
Monday last from the United States ~
send delegates to q conference for the
purpose Of examining INTO what meas
ures could be taken 70 increase the use
of silver in the currency systems OF
the nations. It would be seen that in
accepting the invitation the govern
ment would not commit itself IN any
way to any actual principle. The
United States government had doubt
less framed the invitation IN manner
to make it easy for the various
countries invited to accept. In arriving
at this decision the government had
been guided by consideration for such
large industries as were represented by
members Of the deputation. The gov
ernment, he said, would also bear in
mind the views and interests of India.
The fact that the government would
accept the invitation imposed upon 1t .
discretion which he was sure the depu-
tations would appreciate. In conclu-
sion Mr.. Goschen stated that the gov
ernment was prepared, % far as it lay
in its power, to consider the views of
its deputations. He trusted that the
conference would 20 fArlin the direc-
ton of arriving ct satisfactory con-
clusion of yexed question, and that it
would meet ell the difficulties that had
was greeted with long applause. Lord
Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour we're pres
ent when Mr.. Goschen recsivedi the
deputations, whicn included reprssen-
tatives of the chambers Of commerce,
bankers and manufacturers, and mem-
bers of trades unions.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
BISHOPS ARE NOTIFIED.
The Vatican Sends Its Decision on the
School Question.

RoME. May l2.-The Osservatore
Romano yesterday printed letter ad-
dressed BY the propagandA fids TO the
American bishops In regard 10 Arch
bishop Ircland's educational plan. The
letter declares that the holy zee always
haa been soIlcltous for theaIthy educa-
ton OF the youth, especially in the
United States, as has been evidenced by
the Instructions given in 1875. Follow
ing them the third Baltimore council,
anxious TO preserve the youth from
vics and error, wtseiy resolved 10 open
schools in connection with each church
and to teach in them 10 Catholic chill
dren letters, fne arts, religion and
manners. some persons believed that
the action of Archbishop Ireland IN the
two celebrated cases we're IrreconcilabIe
with the resolutions of the Baltimore
council and blamed him for II, while
others approved of IT, The controversy
became bitter, and what Was still more
fegrettaeie, was partially carried on in
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
The Islanders Said to Be Anxious 70
Come with Us.

No 4slauoex8 oalo 70 DC AuxIoUS 20
Come with Us.
SAN FRANcIsco, CAL. May 12.-From
passengers on tho Mariposa, which ar
rived today, it was learned that on the
2Sth inst. the Hawailan legislature will
meet, aud that the most important
subject to come before that body will
be the question of annexation to the
United States. From what can be
gathered the proposition seems to meet
with favor, and it 10 not considered
hard matter to determine the outcome
if the legislature submits the question
to the people. The sugar planters are
working for annexation and are using
all means to carry it to successful
issue If the final vote of the innabi-
tsnts Of the islands Is necessary to in
sure Its success when tho legislature
meets. II is understood the matter
will be brought before it at the earliest
possible date. but considerable time will
be allowed to elapse before it Is finally
disposed OF. The reason given for this
is to allow . full and free discussion of
the subject. and indirectly the legisla-
ture desires TO learn the will Of the
people before taking action. The
planters are said TO be making many
converts, ana if the general sentiment
counts for anything at this time, an
nexation will be voted on favorably.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
SHE PAID THE WAGER.
An Interesting Social rendered to the
Good Tcmpiars.

Last evening Miss Clara Robb. cap
tain of the defeated party in a contest
recently had in Grand Rapids Lodge Of
Good Templsrs, gave the members of
the lodge . feast of warm sngar, and
entertained them with . carefully pre-
pared literary and musical program.
The entertainment was given in the
lodge room in the McMullen block and
about 400 people we're in attendance.
At the conclusion OF the entertain.
ment they we're ali RECALLED with gen
erous dishes of warm syrup.
The following program was rendered:
Piano solo, Clarence Rose; reclta-
ton, Miss Nellie Dregge: piano
solo. Miss Celia Lyon; recitation, Miss
Eva Colman; whfsthng colo. Mr.. Bige-
low; guitar ard mouth organ solo, Mr..
Bigelow; recitation. Miss Bessie Web
ber; song, MISS Mabel Wash; piano solo,
Miss Orssr; Piano soio, Mrs Gertrude
Whitney: scene from Rip Van winkIe,
Mr.. Hoop; piano colo, Miss Hitchcock;
duett, Misses OFser aud Whitney;
quartet, Mrs. Gray and three daughters.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
LikclY to be a Scandal.

BERLIN, May, 1.-THE conviction
has gained ground here in the last
three days that rector Ahlwardts
charges against the Leewes are about TO
create the most gigantic military scan
dal that the continent has known aimee
the famous melioite case in France.
At first the government professed to
ignore Ahlwardt's pamphlet allowing
that the Leewes by bribery had passed
of on the army 425.0oo defective rifles.
In view of the source from which it
came, the antisemetic party urges,
however. that the charges were so
specific that some measures must be
taken TO rcfute them.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
Passed the Danger Line.

KANSAS CRY. May l2.--1he danger
line has been passed and the Hood d
increasing every minute. The Missouf1
river in now . raging torrent. ard the
town of Harlem 10 being cosered. All
the low lying partA OF kantaa City.
Kan. are now under water, aud In
many cases the people were taken from
their houses in boats. while several
were compelled 20 wade through water
up 70 their waists.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

The Sensational Carpenter Case Settled
by the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

NEw PROVIDENCE, r. l., May l2.-By
the settlement OF the Carpenter case in
the supreme court here one Of the
most famous suits ever entered upon
the docket OF q Rhode Island court
came 10 an end. Eight years ago
Elizabeth II. Carpenter, wife ef Horace
+. Carpenter. one of the weslihlest
gold refiners OF New England. was
placed IA an insane asylum upon com.
paint OF her husband ard the
affidavits OF two reputable physicians.
A year ago abe managed % escape
and came TO ner sisters hume In this
city. She was fecapsured IN a few
hours by otaceTs from We lnstitutsaa. :
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
BURNED FOR REVENGE.
The w. H. Lincoln Believed to Have
Been Fired by Longshoremen.

SAN Francisco, CAL, May 12.-Among
the passengers by the steamer Msriposa,
which arrived from Australia today,
we're Captain and Mrs. Daily of the
American ship w. II. Lincoln, which
was burned in Sydney harbor after ar
irving from Tacoma with l ,270. 900 feet
Of lumber as cargo. All the timber
had been discharged at the time of the
fire cave about 10000 feet. Captain
Daily discharged several longshoremen
after they had insisted upon an IN
crease in wages, and that night the ship
took fire and sank. Captain Daily
thinks his vessel was fired for revenge.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
CAPITOL BUILDING BURNED.
New Mexico's Magnificent Building
Razed by Fire.

SANTA FE, May 12.--At s O'Clock this
evening smoke was seen issuing from
the roof of an attic near the base of
the south dome Of New Mexico's mag
pihcent capitol building. Citizens at
once appeared on the scene, but
IL WAS evident that the building
was doomed. All hands at
once stripped the building OF furniture,
carpets, law library and every movable
article on the two lower floors. The
vaults are uninjured. Owing to . quar-
rel in the late legislature no money was
appointed to pay for insurance and the
policies were allowed 10 expire. The
building was valued at $3.50, 1000 and 10
q total loss.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
oovsrnor CHASE Honored.

CHICAGO, May I2.--Governor Ira J..
Chase Of Indiana was given . reception
tonight at the Grand Pacific Hotel by
the sons os Indiana. Two hundred in
vited guests and members of the
society we're present The erganiza-
tons represented were the Nineteenth
limos regiment, the sons of Ohio, the
Grand Army Of the Republic and the
soma Of Indiana
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
FOREIGN DYNAMITE IN BuDA PRsTH.
Anarchists Place Several Bombs on the
Street Railway Rrack.

vienna, May 12.-Consternation was
caused last evening in. Buda Pesth by
the explosion of adynamite cartridge
beneath an electric tram car. The car
was full of passengers and the dyna-
mite cartridge exploded with dcafen-
ening report. shattering o wheel and
nearly overturning the car. When the
passengers had got over their panic.
no one being severely hurt, it was dis
covered that seven more cartridges lay
along side the track which had not ex-
ploded. Numerous anarchists have
thronged Buda Pesth lately from var
ious parts of Germany, the authorities
of Hungary not being so severe in deal
ing with them as those in Vienna and
Berlin. Today, however, there IS a
general determination to institute
measures for the suppression of
anarchy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

ARKANSAS CRY, Nay l2.-Thc riser TO-
pightstAnds forty y-ninefee and 10 slowly
rising. SO tar all plantation ieveee Ara
still intact. but the iou banks protest.
ing the Iron Mountain railroad tracks
are almost submerged, And blg force
of men IL now ~ work ON them. This
town could stard another foot rise
without damage ana the indications
are that il vill come. The people are
preparing for the worst Captain Tol-
hnger. the government engineer, re-
ports levees along the oppcsam FORK,
seventeen miles below hero, all right
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
New Public B uiIdings.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE house
committee on public buildings and
grounds today ordered favorable re-
ports on bills for public buildings at the
following places: Columbus. Ind. $40,-
600; Steubenville, o., $1,000; Selma,
Ala, $50, 900; McKeesport, Pa, $50, 600.
Allentown, Pa, $50, 900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

WASHINGTON, May l2.-The pension
investigating committee met in the
pension ONCE The first witness called
WAS DIR. j. w. Little. Mr.. Enloe asked
the witness several questions regard
ing business transactions with
Raum, Jr., but ho declined 70 ans
wsr on the ground that il was .
personal matter. DR.. Inhrghm testified
that there was no evidence 10 show
that w. w. Dudley had been exam
med prior TO the increase in his pen
SION. Tho committe adjourned until
tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
OPP FOR THE SEA COAST.
Mrs. Harrison Will Be Taken to Viz
ginia Beach Today.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Owing to the
cloudy weather the president did not
take Mrs. Harrison to the sea shore to-
day, but expects to start tomorrow.
The party will 20 down the Potomac
river either in private yacht or in the
lighthouse steamer Jessamine proceed
ing by easy stages to Norfolk, Va.
whence the party will proceed to Vir-
gina beach. Mrs. Harrison will re-
main there until she RECEIVERS her
strength.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
Damage a, Jefferson City.

JEFFERSON CRY. No, May le.-Tho
Missouri river here ls rising. All the
afternoon It has been going upward ~
q rate Of over an inch al heur. II y
now bank-fuil and . very little moro
rise means flood and damage. The
Galloway bottoms are already inun-
dated IN places and ali work on Tie
government Improvements has been
suspended. Great damageis threatened
to farmers. Not since 1883 haa The
big Muddy" been 90 high - now and
the rise from present ipdicatlons
threatens 70 go beyond al previous
record.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

SAN AxToSIo, Ter, May 12.--Tae
storage depot Of the Pierce Oh con-
pany in this city vas totally destroyed
BY Ere tonight Three tank cars. three
very large tanks aud tvc tank wagons
were destroyed. Loss, go. 600. partially
insured. The IRE was Of incendiary
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

MARsHAI.L, Mo-, May l2.-The Mis-
souri here, at Miami and at Arrow
Rock is higher than IN years. lm-
meuse crop and farm property damage
has already been done at Arrow Rock
and more IL threatened, - the river u
still rising. Thousands OF acres q
wheat are submerged and ail farmeFu
in the bottoms have been forced 20 ny.
their houses beng flooded. Many N
ceived the warning TOO ia3s and tbs
work Of rescue 10 now bsing pushed n
boatl. fa%
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

WARRINGTON, May l2.-The senate
today confirmed the nominations of r.
Jefferson Coolidge of Massachusetts, to
be minister to France, and Capt. Rich
ard w. Meade to be commodore.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
cLEvELAND'S SPEECHES.
A Book About to Be Published Con-
tanning Them.

tanning Them.
New YORK, May l2.-There is now
in press, to be published by the Cas-
sells of this city, volume entitled
The Writings and Speeches Of Grover
Cleveland" The book has been edited
and an introduction written for it by
George +. Parker, who has long held
cordial relations with the ex-presldent.
II will consist of twenty-five chapters
and will include selections from Mr..
Cleveland's public papers as mayor of
Buffalo, governor of New York and
president OF the United States; speeches
delivered by Mr.. Cleveland since the
beginning of his public career and a
large number of letters all classified &C.
cordIug to subjects. The book will be
an o ctave of about 600 pages.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13
WINDOW 0LAssMAKERs.
They Appoint Committee to Meet the
Workers and Fix Prices.

CLEVELAND. May l2.-The Western
Window GIassmakers met here today
aud appointed the following commit
tee 10 meet the workers and arrange .
scale of prices II. Sellers Mckee and
w. IeefIier, Pittsburg; J. r. Hart,
Muncis, Ind; G. q. Baker, FIndIay, O. /:
j. NJ. LEWIS, Bsrnsville, o.; II. X.
sayre, Marion, Ind. No trouble With
their employees was anticipated.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

wr1sIserox. May f2.---John y. Coop
er Of the Warren Athlete club. thu
CITY. threw Chr1s We,e of BROOKLYN.
Champion 25pound wrestler a sfe
United ststes. here toaight with ease
IN one minute and tweuty-6 i've seconds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-13

WssHtSarox. May i2.--The senate
today disposed Of the naval sppropsia-
tions up 70 the point where the in
crease Of the navy aud the proposed
new oattiesh lps come iu- Discussion Of
the disputed matters wss postponed
until somorrow. Amen9 the CON-
-mslt<e amendments adopted wzs cue