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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
ass heartily 1t breakfast and drank nx
or seven cups OF coffee.

aee heartily at breakfast and drank six
or seven cups Of coffee.
Degan - - Nsrveus.
Att O'Clock hs began 10 Be nervous
and called the keeper, sAying he
wishsd 70 free his mind. IL Was then
thought the long expected confession
Vas coming. Instead. however, Deem
ing began reitsEAting his story OF ms ir'
responsibility 81 the time OF the muf.
der of Miss Nather. "Ihe people oil
Melbourne are hanging me-" he said.
"The jury knew that | WAS not rcspon-
sible, ! could zee it in their fsces- l
have not been . good man, but
never committed crime IN
sane moment" Deeming then
wandered OF incoherentiy into con-
Trajectory statements 40 regards his
relations TO Miss Mashey. While prep
aratons were being made 10 take him
out to the scAtfold be became . pitlable
figure He cringed and covered in y
corner of his cell. first taking down his
Bible. then throwing Il from nm, NUT
ter.ng 70 himself and then speaking
loudly AID incoherently 10 the chap
lam A the door opened TO let him
out he burst into tears and begged Tor
= few moments respite. When this
Was refused his mind apparently sunk
into seupor. He made one or two At
tempts to speak, and then relaxed all
effort, allowing niInself to be half led.
half carried from the building. The
chaplain said, subsequently,, that
ia ell his experience he had
not seen more broken down creature.
Sir. Iyle. De0ming's LAWYER. says he
has not decided what TO do with his
autobiography. He has not yet had
time TO read much OF the manuscript
and what he has read has led him 70
think that it has few claims to being Z
truthful narrative. Tho spelling and
writing are bad. he say,, and there
is evidently % much incoherent phil
osophizlng in the work that he fears no
body will be willing TO undertake the
financial risk of publishing 1t. The re.
suit Of the post mortem examination oi
Deeming's brain will not be known
probably for several days.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
HETHERINGToN COMES HOME.
The Slayer of Cover Robinson Arrives
At San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-Lieut. c.
H. Hetherington, u. S. N, accompa-
MED by his wife and S-year-old child,
arrived here yesterday from Yokohama
on the steamship Oceanic, and at once
took quarters at the Occidental Hotel.
Since his acquitlal in March on the
charge Of the murder of Cover Robin
son, whom Hetherington accused of
criminal assault upon his wife. Lieu
tenant HetherIngton and wife have
been travelling In Japan, awaiting per-
mission from the navy department to
return to this country on furlough.
Hetherington. who is mau nearly Six
feet in height, and of massive build, /,
was f0rcible in his refusal to discuss his
recent trouble with newspaper repre-
sentative, and when Mrs. Hetherington
was approached she also declined TO be
communicative. "Tnere is nothing l
can say that has not been told," she
stated, "and beg to. be relieved from
speaking further on the subject"
Mrs. Hetnerington, like her husband.
is tall but slender In build. Her face Is
oval, with large blush gray eyes set
wide apart, a straight nose, the nostrlls
Of which contract or dilate as she
speaks. and small mouth. The
couple were objects of much curiosity
during their ocean trip and Mrs.
Hetherlngton after few DAYS retired
to her cabin complaining OF i'll health.
Several or the Yokohama papers edi-
torially criticised the verdict OF the ac-
quiital but the Japan Mail, referring
l. the charge that Mrs. Hetherington
ha1 been outraged by Robinson adds.
elf this is true, why was Robinson not
at once arrested and held to answer in
court which might be relied on to in
sure justice being done? No more
serious charge short of murder itself
could be preferred and ii proved it
would at once relieved the husband OF
the responsibility of taking any other
steps against the viOla;or of the sacred
ness of his married life and would have
proved decidedly the most effectual
shield to the honor of his wife that
could possibly have been employed"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
HENRY cLEws' LETTER.
The condstion Of Trade in the Nev
York Markets.

NEW York, May 81. lse..-Dur;ne
the past week business at the stock ex-
change has still been largely oopfiped
to the dealings Of professional opera-
tors. The bear" element has been out
In force, led by stroug and skillfut
commanders. Their attacks nave heen
mainly directed TO exposed spccisit,eoI
through hattering which they have
hoped to reach the Reners1 hst; they
have conducted their operations vita
skill and vigor and their success hne
perhaps been proport,oned 70 their sl-
fort. But the condolences OF holders of
dividend properties, whether on THE
market or IN London, remains virtual.
ly mistaken. The stocks most aesasle1
have been Union Pacific apd xortbern
Pacific; the former, after having been
advanced through purchase conbectr6
with the elecuon. hesng naturally weak
and unsupported, while the latter Wnn
lcgflmateiy weak on account of the
falling of i'm earnings and the poassne
Of dividend on Thursday. The fa{luco
oI the Richmond Terminal reorron1nn>
ton plan has also been an adveroo -
ment, as also come decrease n ~ ones
rent carnings Of rsilfu6do 00{u<
TO the bad coudstsou df 49,
ern wagon roads having 1otnes
rupted the forwardiue af produces.
Beyond these passing weak knesses in tbo
situation, the "teafss have 3 theofy
that prsces are too high a. compafe1
with a year ago. and on the strength
OF that. their aim 10 10 breAk their Way
INTO the general list through forcina
q passage at these weak nnd feeblv de-
Tended spots. But 10 that theory oeno-
bley IL the si:uatiou OF to-day - ~
comparable 20 that Of . year okoR
Within The twelve months. there hoo
been . vast recovery from che Worl1-
vide en ects Of The Barring sbock, au1
tho Improvements 10 about - monifora
| IN the European markets a. on ths ss1o
the Atlantic. This country IL pov
thriving on the bene6tA of unpeece.
dented crope, which . yeer ako VEN
but dimiy anticipated Aa6 mol nee1lnDd.
AZ this date OF 1891, ~ tbe mooep
markete OF Europo ssere in I hi0A
ssate of tensson. and apprehension 9no
| felt on every hand. the Baot of Ear
| land rate Of discount uae 5 pet oessez
gid shipmcnta from this point wefo q
| unprecedented volume. tbe NAY on.
port amounting 10 80 90 go: the -.
serves Of the New York hanks uofo
| showing . surplus Of only three 60
one-hslf millions and call snooe1 90
bringing per cent: there ~ne istfle e.
msDd for investment ercur3fi<p 49,
speculation wss Absolutely dormAa11
everywhere confidenee was q . Loo
| ebb and distruei arrested everv bYonek
of enterprise. In short. <verv where
financial Affairs were af The Iuueoo
| point OF depression IN one 81 t6oos
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
TESTING A BIG GUI
The Destroyer's Monster -
marine vteapes
UNDERGOING CRITICAL Tnlll


Nav YoRk. Nay 0.-ExpsCjml
with the DestroyeF'e ouennofioo -
which have ben il ooneeDp1oftm
several weeks. we're hegua y - -
yard. Bsookiyn, yesserooy. ~ n
pedo hoard hAvinG ths ipeQs y Co.
consists of Commander @. 4. Qoo@u
aud Iasus. T. {. NcI6an enh 4. -
bury. They obtained the 80 e - tI1|
her dry dock for The trials en1 ~ G
Destroyer hauled int tte oeseom 60
ia front Of the dock Gata. Jke lo(E 3
wHs allowed 70 Oil WITH Qo1GF - -
gate was removed " one 04o- 49,
distance of 100 feet netD e Ulu1I
ssuif-cord about the aH q 1lo11r
hne--we5e stretched acros - 49, =
each bsinG supported - tbe cee16e g.
two 6oats- The peoogoger'e
Was 100 feet from TIE -
net, and the exaet 4ieece,oo ~
the middle Of The dock wos oyvon ~
getting . range on t9o white 49, -
the further end. Aorease Of -
Destroyer's bow in the qovy
yard were other white 80
IN lines across the line of ~
to determine how much the exploc1op
of the gun made the voeeel roco(l.
Commander Converse. one of the ioo1s
ing authorities Of the world e. toepc>
does. IN charge OF the exper.oDoOeA -
cided to make the hrst shot us1h =
charge OF twenty -iive pounds Of coco4
brown powder in the yun- All thinW
being ready, an asssstant made -
electrical connection aud the gun ex-
p.oded. There Was SQUAD like CON-
4. a
water under the Destroyer's nose and
ton. The craft kicked tive feet hack
sort of prolonged hunl-,lke whistle,
SIMILAR 10 the closing notes OF . sseam
eiren. A peculiar tremor or furIow o.
the surface Of the water marked Tie
passage OF the twenty-foot prcjecti1o
until just before Il reached the first nes,
when it rose anu showed iteelf like =
brick-red water snake ~ st shot c3oon
over the net. Then IL sAnk . htl1o,
again came TO the Top and fiuAlly
plunged into the bosom Of the secnn1
net, 200 feet from the gun. There =
seemed 10 have . prolonged stroxjo,
~ though it was trying 20 Jump over
the second obstruction also. but. ~
| parentiy sxhsusted. II gave Up The 0ght
and went TO the bottom. The eme
from the discharge until the pro)oetslo
reached the first net was one-half of .
second, and from one net 70 The other
one second more, making one and one
half seconds ss the time required -
trAverse 200 feet. F0rthes ezperiuseuoo
will be made with The Destroyor's gun,
using increAsing charges of powder,
both cocoa brown and 0phero-hex-
fAKonai, 70 learn what range can - -
cured without danger of crushing tho
projectile. Also, OF ceurse. quss(ione
of accuracy ~ 70 directions and depth
will be settled and the general ei1cicocy
Of the gun will be determined.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
WAS LADIES DAY.


Yestsrday was ladies' day at the
Preas club social .ssssicn. The pro-
gram VAS IN charge OF Mrs. Eta &.
Wilson, and all the married members
of the club we're accompanied by their
wives. About thirty five persona we're
present. rhe tables were beautifully
decorated with tulips. pansies and
evergreens. A delicate lunch was
served by Caterer Chaplin. After re-
Treatments Mrs. Wilson called the ses-
sion to order, and the program WAS
presented. II consisted OF COMPOSITE
story written by members Of the club.
and entitled "Who Won The Prizcg'
The first chapter was written by 7. NJ.
Carpenter, aud in his abeence read by
j. j. Emery; the second was written
and read by w. B. Weston. the thirsi
by Col. NJ. A. Aldrich, the fourth by
w. j. Sproat. the fifth by j. d. Mcln-
tyre, the sixth was written by 4. b.
Fisher and read by I. NJ Fletcher.
Following these was the sequel. Dur.
ing the lupcn and between the reading
of the successive chapters Miss Maud
Hughes played exquisite harp seiec-
tions. Mr.. Cowdin of the Rockford
Register WAS present as guest.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
axN PRESIDENTIAL sENTiMENr
a Forecast of the Probable Action of
Minneapolis Delegates.

WASHINGTON, May ,2.--The Post this
morning prints . full list of the dele
gates t. the Minneapolis convention,
and OF the SOS u asseras that over 100
are federal Office holders. s'If the or
der attrlbuted iAss week 20 the presl-
dent that office holders must not attend
the conventions 10 carried out" says the
Post there will be considerable over
100 abseLt delegates. In the northern
states the Office holding delegates are
~ numerous as IN the south. The rss-
son - self-evIdent. la the first place,
the republicans Of the north and es-
pecisIly ct states which viii he import
ant factors IN the approaching election,
did not care TO have Their aetions
trammeied by men who were
under obligations 10 dis
penset Of patronage. In other states,
too, as in Colorado, the antipathy
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
HISTORY OF HIS CRIMES.
He Was . Foul and Hexrtless Brute
Without Pity.

Frederick Bailey Deeming was one OF
the most versatile and bloodtnirsty
wretche, in the history Of the worlds
crines. That part OF his career which
led immediately to his arrest, trial and
death at Melbourne began in Ralnhill,
y suburb of Liverpool, on July 81,
1891. lie then took lodgings under
the name of WI liams at the
Commercial Hotel in that village,
ard shortly began paying court
to Mss Emily Mather whom he subse.
quently married. He rented bingham
v. IL on the outskirts of the village
during bis courishipa and there received
. woman and four young children
who disappeared shortly before his
marriage to Miss Mathcr. After the
wedding on September % he and his
wife took . short wedding journey and
on October IL they sailed for Australia.
They went to live IN . house In
Windsor, q suburb of Melbourne.
after their arrival. he killed his young
wife and buried her under the floor.
He then disappeared. About ten
weeks later whom new tenants were
about toa take the house, = peculiar
QUOT Wa uOSlC6Qs u0 uOOI was t8kCu
up and the body Of Mrs. Deeming was
found. Marks on her head snd neck
showed that she had been killed by
blows. When the news reached RamhilI
the police toreup the floor Of Dunham
villa 10 sahsfy their suspicion that the
woman and four children who had
been seen there with Deeming might
have suffered the same fate as did
Emily Mather. They found under the
floors, which Deenilng himself had
cemented. the bodies of the woman
and children. The woman was bis
wife, nee Marie James, whom he mar
red in England in 1881 ,and the children
were his own. Deeming was caught
at Perth, in Australia, late In March,
after he had advertised through q
matrimonial agency, and had made ar
rsngemcnts to marry Miss Rouncesviile.
In Perth, after his arrest and lncarcer-
alton in the Melbourne jail awaiting
trial, more or less evidence was found
tending to connect Deeming with dozens
of heinous crimes, including those
of Jack The Ripper, and q
man who knew Deeming in
Halifax came forward with proofs
that Deeming while there had written
tn the Eddowes woman, one of the
whitechapel victims. The exact truth
of the charges was not and never will
be ascertained, as DeeHing was tried
convicted, sentenced and hanged for
the killing OF Emily's mother.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

Cincinnati Trying to Divide the Furni-
tuse Men.

Cincinnati Trying to Divide the Furni-
tuse Men.
Cincinnati is making . desperate
effort TO divide the furniture dealers Of
the United States in their choice of .
place for holding . meeting TO organize
. National Retail Dealers' association.
The Grand Rapids board of trade ex.
tended an invitation TO the deaIers TO
hold their meeting in thls city, and by
constant and xssiduous drumming
by those interested : large list Of deal
ers has been attached 70 . call for the
meeting TO be held here, beginning
July IL. Cincinnati has not been idle
during this time, having secured .
large number of furniture dealers TO
be held IN that city At the same lime
tho meeting will bs held here. So far
Grand Rapids 10 In the lead and seems
to be the most popular place now under
confederation. Cincinnati 10 using the
trade Journals very literally TO infiu-
ence opinion in Its favor, and = large
list of names 10 published each week.
From the present outlook the organiza.
ton will be effected in this city and
Cincinnati will not be in If.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
HARRlsoN TO ROCHESTER.
The Presidents Trip Arranged-Who
VIII Accompany Him.

Ihe PTeSioento Irip Aueugeo-Wno
VIII Accompany Him.
WASHINGTON, May 22.--Congressman
Greenleaf of, Kochester, N. r., who has
had charge of the preparations for the
trip of President Harrison to that city,
to take part in the exercises ON
Memorial Day, has completed AL the
arrangements. The party will travel
by special train over the Northern Gen.
trail railroad. leaving Washington on
Saturday, May -, ut a. m. and reach
ing Rochester az Z p. m. kh observa-
ton car will be attached TO the train,
and from the platform thus provided
the president msy address his fellow
citizens at any -all OF the points en-
route at which the train is scheduled
to stop, eight or ten in all. Accom-
panyIng the president will be Secretary
Etklns and Postmaster General
Wanamaker and posslbly other
members of the cabinet and n
number of congressman, comprising
altogether a party of about thirIy-five.
The return trip will be made either
Monday night or Tuesday by daylight,
as President Harrison may prefer. The
president will make only short ad-
dress on Memorial Day. The ora ation
of the occasion will be delivered by
President Hall Of Rochester univcr-
sity.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

Prof. Tear made balloon ascension
at North Park yesterday in the pres
ence Of large crowd of eightseers.
He assembled 70 . height OF 5000 feet
and then made his perilous pArac hute
descent. He landed ia the river Just
below the bridge. The river Was very
hign and the current very rapid, but
every boat on the river started for he
rescue and he was finally towed N,
somewhat moist but uninjured. He
will make another accent next Sunday.
and promises IL Will be the highest ever
attempted in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
UP IN A TREE TOP.
Two Men Left High and Dry Above the
Flood.

BEATRICE, Neb., May 22.-T. T.
Huebner, manager of the telephone
exchange here, aud Clyde Hale, an
assistant, attempted TO reach Blue
Springs, twelve miles distant, in boat.
When half way down the river they en-
countered an island, of which the
tops Of the trees only were visible. The
boat struck an eddy, and the men he
coming frightened, grasped tree top,
when the boat was carried away. The
men were compelled to remain IN The
tree until this morning. when they were
rescued by farmers who heard their
calls for help. When brought TO the
shore they were almost exhausted.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
SIOUX CITY REPAIRS.
The Railroads Paying Three Dollars
Day for Men.

Sioux CRY. Ia, May 22.-The second
clear day since the great food was
ushered in this morning and the great
work of repair was taken up With re-
newed energy. Every man who will
work is at it hard and fast, either at
his own home or on some OF the rail-
roads. Placards offering So day for
men were posted Yesterday throughout
the city on behalf OF the railroads, and
no questions were asked about the
Sabbath. The feeling IN the overflowed
district against the relief committees
because of the refusal to accept outside
aid, was allayed by the action of yes
terday and the sending out Of messages
acknowledging the first errors and
agreeing to accept all contributions. Ii
Is expected that Governor Boies will
come tomorrow, and on behalf OF the
state lie may also issue an appeal
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
EdIloIs Royalty Reeelvet.

MONTEREY, Cal, May 2s.-The train
carrying members OF the National Ed.
ltorial association arrived here at lay
Tight thss morning, having LETT the
town of Santa Rosa at O'Clock last
evening. reception was held IN the
theater building ~ santa Rosa and a
splendid banquet was spread tor the
visitors. The excursonists on reach
ing here were taken To the Hotel Del
monte. The party SiIi start in the
morning for san Francisco, stopping
on tho way at San jose and Palo Alto.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

Johnny Moran, brghtfsced little
l0-yesr -old Detroit nswsbov, was en-
tlced by two older boys away from
home Saturday. The boye boarded q
Michigan Central passenger tram and
Johnny crept under . seat, where Ise
lay until be arrived 1T the Cnion sta
t,on- Yesterday be was placed in the
custody of toe police. who notified the
Detroit authorities, VINO found the boys
mother.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

Bertha May, one Of Lou Anderson's
boardcrs. being eutranced by the
beauty Of the weather yesterday after
noon, hired rig of Morris and started
out for drive. The weather or some
thing caused Bertha to suffer greatly
from q thirst which che tried TO drown
in innumerable glasses of beer. AZ She
afternoon wore on Bertha discovered
that the horse she was driving was =
flyer, and she Get about putting him
through his PAGES. Bertha dreamed of
horse racing IN the jail last night.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
PECULIAR FATAL ACCIDENT.
A Boy Caught in Barbed Wire and
Injured to His Death.

MADISON, Wis, May PA singular
accident Is reported from the village Of
Clifton, this county. Isaac Myers Was
building wire fence, using q horse to
stretch the wire. Tommy Burke, .
bov about Il. was locker on. The
hsrse ran away. breaking the wire.
which flew around the hoy with such
force that il entirely severed his arms.
One barb cut the jugular vein of the
neck. The boy started home and
walked about sIx rods when he .ell and
in ten minutes was dead.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
STEAMER AND BICYCLE.
They win Race From Here to Grand
Haven

Improvements on the little river
steamer Rambler have been made
whereby her speed will be materially
increased. A race between the little
craft and six bicyclists Is being planned
TO occur on Sunday, June ~, the run
to be made between this city aud Grand
Haven. SIX passengers will hoard the
boat and start at o'clocd IN the morn
ing. and the wheelmen will start one
hour later. The contest 10 expected TO
be spirited one, and those who are to
make the run ON the wheel will go over
the route before the event occurs IN
order TO select the best roads.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
STILL RISING AT BURLINGTON.
The Subsistence of the Flood by No
Means at Hand.

BrRIISoroS. Ia. May 22.-The river
has risen eight inches slnce yesterday
morning and is suil going up. 1t -
nov SIX miles wide at this point. All
Burlington, Cedar Rsplds a Northern
aud none have arrived over the Burl-
ington since yesterday afternoon at
Ottumwa The one remaining ice
house and the ferry were Carried away
last even ing. taking bridge out with
them
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23
BUTTED BY A BRUTE.
Jack Conley Knocks Out Jack Rifle in
q Brutal Battle.

Jack Conley Knocks Out Jack Rifle in
q Brutal Battle.
MuScrE, Ind, May 22.-One Of the
most brutal prize fights ever witnessed
in Indiana took place thirty miles south
of this city early this morning between
Jack Rifle Of Dayton. Ohio, and Jack
Conley OF Indianapolis The fight
lasted eight rounds, when Rifle was
knocked senseless by being butted on
the head by Coniey. Rifle was by far
the better man, and would have won
the fight IN the ninth round had fair
play been given him. He worsted
Conley in every round and left him
Badly beaten up, but the referee gave
the night 10 Coniey despite the foul he
prscticed on Rifle. Six hundred sports
sports from this city witnessed the
fight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

wlcHIrA. Kas., May s2---Judge Isaac
q. Reed shot and fatally wounded
Isaac Hopper, on the main street OF
Wellington, sumner county. last even-
ing. Both men are prominent attorncys
of the town. The shooting was the re-
sult Of = quarrel over Judge Reeds a.
tenlions 70 Mrs. Hopper. Reeds wife
lives in Boston. Hopper 10 rapidly
sinking from the eifects Of his wou uds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

A California Millionaire Marries Servant
of the Household.

SAN FRANCISCO. May y The half
dozen children of Millionaire James r.
Pierce of Santa Clara are greatly exer-
eiscd over the secret marriage of the
old man. who is 20 years old. TO his ser
vsnt, MISS Julia Neff The marriage
took place last Tuesday. bat the facts
q "a not become known TIL yesterday.
When Mr. Pierce retarns 10 has psla-
tial home with its new mistress. i've
ly family row ls predicted. bat as the
old man ia worth xs.ooo.0 900 he viii
probably effect . conpfomlse.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-23

about : o'clock this morning N the
saioon Of =: 7. Wilson 4 Co., ana
before the dsnses could be gotten
under control 500 80 worth q damage
WAS doae, coa6ned entirely 20 bua
nese house. At ore time it looked -
Il the whole city would Be wiped out