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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-09
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-09
OUR STOCK is NOW COMPLETE,

ALL THE NoyLTIEs IN
Celluloid. Hardwood, Leathcr. Metal
and Plush Goods, Fans. Jewelry
Crcckery, Silver-plate Ware. Glass
ware, Lamps. Toys. PicturesI etc
The morning call., 1893-02-14
1T is BLIND WORK.
Dredging for Truth at
Panama.
BOYARD KEPT THE BOOKS.
But Did Not Keep Them Long Enough
for the Committee to Get
Sight of Them.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

NEW YORK. Feb. 13.-The special COM
mittee Of the House OF Representatives to
investigate the affairs Of the Panama Canal
Company met here to-day. Xavier Boyard
was the first witness. He said he had been
the agent for the Panama Company on the
isthmus in 1882 and came to New York In
1883. where he acted as secretary for the
purch asing agent until 1887, when he sue
ceeded Salela as purchasing agent, and in
1889 became agent for the liquidator. Dur
ing the time he was agent he kept the
books of the company as far as they related
to purchases and disbursements made by
him. The account books, papers and check
books used by Boyard were then produced.
He came from Paris to New York in 1882 TO
take a position with the Panama Company
under instructions from De Lesseps. He did
not have all the books with him which per-
tanned TO purchases he had made Tor the
company. he was told he must go and get
them uring the recess. Witness swore his
checks were drawn on Jesse Selgman' s
bank during the time he was purchasing
agent.
Ibid you ever use any moneys OF the
Panama Company for other purposes than
making disbursements which you were OH :
ciaIy authorized TO make?" was asked by
Patterson.
mo. sir; never" promptly replied the
witness.
The witness was excused until afternoon.
when he was instructed to appear with all
the books and documents.
Coine, secretary Of the American COM
mittee, was asked what became Of the books
pertaining to his work as secretary oil the
American committee.
Il surrendered them to General Bristow
six months ago." answered Come.
A recess till afternoon was taken
Nathan Appleton of Boston was the first
witness called after recess. He said that
in 1879 he received letter from De Lesseps.
asking him to accept the position of general
agent OF the canal company in this country.
His idea was that the shares of the COM
pany should be placed on sale by the
national banks of this country. The estl-
mated cost OF the canal was $40 600. 000 In
1880 the subscription for SEQ. 0OO. 600 of the
stock was opened in this country and was q
great success. The amount was covered
three times over. A that time he had not
heard OF the American committee. He had
drawn a salary of $1,000 year as general
agent of the company ever since through
the banking house Of J. s. w. Seligman. To
earn this salary he did all he could to pro-
mote the interests OF the project by writing
articles for the papers, having himself in
terviewed and in other ways. He did not
know what inducements had been offered
Thompson to give up the Secretaryship OF
the Navy and accept the presidency OF the
American Company.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
THE ASSEMBLY.
A Number of Measures Finally Passed
by the House.

SACRAMENTO, Feb 13-Iu the Assembly.
this morning, Wade put in a petition from
the grape and wine men of Napa County
for the adjustment of the Viticultural
Commission.
Talbot had another petition for the erea-
ton Of Santa Ynez County.
The following bills were introduced:
BY Anderson-To provide for the adjust
ment of Indebtedness between a newly
created county and the territory from
which IL was set apart.
BY Emeric-To prevent advertisers from
defacing landscapes.
BY priatIng money for
editing the manuscripts of the State Min
eraogst.
The Senate bill to abolish the fees paid
by the State for auditing and collecting ad
valOrem taxes came up and was passed.
The Senate bill. abolishlng election, re-
ward, leprosy. levee district and interest
and sinking funds was also passed.
The bin to establish two more companies
of the Naval Battalion came up for third
reading and was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
The bill to the effect that the State shall
print the Supreme Court reports and sell
them at cost to the legal profession came up
for third reading. 1t was debated for an
hour and finally passed by vote OF 81 to 10.
Recess.
This afternoon in the Assembly Flints
Senate bill TO compel town and city treas
urers to deposit public money in their treas
uries in bank came up and was killed.
TIE report OF the Committee on Expendi-
lures, cutting down the expenses of Miller
OF Alameda County In his election contes
case, came up. Afford moved to refer the
natter TO the Ways and Means Committee.
Carried.
The following bills were introduced:
by MISUNDERSTANDING for eallsihenics
in public schools.
BY Sims-To provide for the working Of
convicts on public roads.
Kerns and Finlayson introduced res olu-
tons praying for woman suffrage In school
and municipal elections
Barlow introduced constitutional
amendment exempting personal property
10 tile amount of $500 from taxation.
The following bills were passed.
Conway's bill to create another police
court In the city Of San Francisco
Anderson's bill relating to the estates of
deceased persons.
Simpsons constitutional amendment re-
latlng to cOnveyances of real property by
married women.
Senate bill to prevent combinations to
obstruct the sale Of livestock. Notice of
reconsideration was gwen by Hurley.
Assembly bin relating TO the appoint.
ment OF receivers for corporations.
Assembly bill relating to mortgages and
leases.
Assembly bin relating to liens for salaries
and wages.
Assembly bill relating to the payment or
taxes under protest and the right to reclaim
taxes so paid.
Schroebel introduced bill relative to in
solvent debtors.
The Committee on Forestry reported in
favor OF the Senate resolution relative to
the Golden Gate Park Commission.
Numerous amendments pending to
Emeric's bill for the protection OF game
were brought up and were under discussion
when a motion 10 adjourn was carried.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
IMPEACHMENT OF HART.
Mathews Measure to Be introduced
in the Assembly To-Day.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 13-Some time to-
morrow Mathews will introduce the resolu-
tiOn emanating from the Ways and Means
Committee. calling for the impeachment of
Attorney-General Hart upon the grounds
outlined in THE CALL this morning. The
resolution will undoubtedly be signed by
every member Of the Ways and Means Com.
mittee.
In the Assembly this afternoon EmerIc's
game bill. which has so thoroughly aroused
the sportsmen of San Francisco, came nm
for discussion. Shanahan took tile lead in
the debate against II. while Afford said
some kind words in its favor A number
of amendments were offered, which, If they
had been adopted, would have contented
the nimrods. but as the talk continued un
I'll o'clock the whole matter was made n
special order for tomorrow at o'clock.
Fnlayson introduced bill to-day which
provides for the appointments OF legislative
commission, consisting of one representa-
tive from each Congressional district They
are to meet three months before the opening
Uf session OF the Legislature. They are
to receive $3.50 month for the three
months. All legislative bills are to be pre-
scented to the commission, and they are IN
pass upon the merits of such measures as
are considered to be of general benefit To tho
people of the State.
Senator Ford is the author Of q measure
which seems to have merit. 1t provides
that any committing magistrate NAV COM
nit a drunkard to private asylum for
treatment, provided that the friends of the
patient aequiesce. It also permits boards Of
supervisors or other local legislative bodies
to purchase the right OF the late cures for
alcoholism. provided that not more than
$1,000 shall be expended for that purpose
1t also provides for the purchase Of pre-
scrptions for the cure of drunkenness. the
price not to exceed $40 for each one. The
object OF the bill is to enable counties In re-
claim DRINKS who have not the means OF
paying for the treatment.
In the Senate this afternoon McGowan
made an eloquent address in favor of the
mutual insurance bill. When he had con-
cluded vote was taken on its final pass
age, and Senator Simpson was the only one
who voted no.
MCGOWAN, chairman Of the special COM
mittee that investigated the Railroad Com
| missoners. states that the report will not
be ready before tomorrow, IL 1t is then.
There Is prospect of four of the seven
committeeman signing a report to expel the
three Commissioners from Office. The
chances of the report receiving the neces-
sary two-thirds vote in the Senate is grow
Ing simmer every day. made so by the ever.
present railroad lobby, consisting of Steve
Gage, Major Gillis and Zeke Wilson. The
report will not be presented until Thursday,
The morning call., 1893-02-14
TO DAM THE MOHAVE.
A Monster Irrigation Scheme in San
Bernardino.

SAN BERNARDINo. Feb. 13.-The greatest
irrigation enterprise yet projected in South
ern California has been inaugurated by
Eastern ca capitalists from Duluth, Des Moines
and Boston TO the tune of s., 600 900, having
for its aim the damming Of the Mohave at
Victor Narrows. where the river passes
through granite gorge IT'S feet In height and
not over 1909 feet across at the widest point
of the proposed dam. A lake will be formed
nine miles long. three to five miles wide and
of an average depth of thirty feet. with suf-
ficient water to irrigate 200. 900 acres OF Gov
eminent land.
Negotiations have been carried on for
several months in connection with extern
sive and accurate surveys, under the direc-
ton of A. III. Koebig. originator OF the Ar
rowhead Reservoir Company, and are now
about completed. The land proposed to be
irrigated is now unoccupied for the most
part and open to presumption in the usual
way. 1t Is adapted to the growth of raisln
grapes and deciduous fruits. The scheme
will eventually provide ways and means of
earning livelihood to 10000 people on the
basis of results obtained elsewhere.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
HE WAS THE LEADER.
Hugh O'DonneIl Put Upon His Trial for
RiOtinV

PITTsBURG, Feb. 13.-By far the most i'm
portant of the Homestead riot trials is that
Of Hugh ODonnell, chairman Of the adj
visory board. and practically the whole ad-
yisory board, as the others submitted impli-
city to his dictaton, and all the strikers
looked to him as the unquestioned leader
during the stirring times Immediately fol-
lowing the strike. For some cause not
fully disclosed. be fell from favor after a
time, and resigned from the advisory board.
He was arrested soon afterward and has
been in Jail ever since. bail having been
refused. lie looked pale and haggard in
the prisoners box this morning. the result
OF bis long con fnement The indictment
charges him with the murder of T. C. Con-
ners. lie PLEADED not guilty TO the charge
The work of selecting jury is tedious and
occupied the greater part of the morning.
The afternoon was occupied with the pre-
sentation of the case by the prosecution and
the hearing Of the evidence of several wit
nesses. who went over familiar ground.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
WANDERER OF THE SEA.
The Unknown DereIict Supposed I
Be the Shin Detroit.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Feb. 13-Since
the unknown derelct was sighted off Cape
Flattery ten days ago by the barkentine
Retriever four vesses-the Ivanhoe, Theo-
bald. Klickitat and Kennebeck-have ar
rived and report seeing the wreck. None
Of the vessels was close enough to determine
her Identity. The descriptions given seem
TO convey the impression that 1t is the ship
Detroit. This presumption has gained con-
siderable credence among shipping men,
inasmueh as none Of the vessels arriving
lately reported speaking the Detroit. The
tug which was sent to cruise for the wreck
returned and reported that succession of
southerly and westerly gales and severe
snowstorms precluded the possibility Of
making strict search. The tug Wanderer
left tonight to continue the search.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
TURF MATTERS.
The Owner of Temple Bar Wants
Heavy Damages.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Feb. 13-M. l..
Sayles, the owner of tho trotting horse Tenn
pie Bar, to-day began suit against the Cleye-
land Driving Z ark Association for $4,000
damages. At he summer meeting of 1892
Temble Bar. its owner and driver were ex-
PEELED from the National Trotting Associa-
tion because of alleged unfair driving in the
2:19 class, and Sayles claims that the trot-
ter was thereby rendered valueless TO him
and he therefore asks for damages In the
sum named.
New ORLEANS. Feb. 13-The track was
heavy.
Six and half furlOngs. Elsie won. Dick
Scott second, A. C. Tucker third. Time
1;2oh.
Five furlon gs, Lady Tom won, Ansel Jr
second. Sangeree third. Time. l ;05A.
Six snrlongs, Maud won, Excelsior sec
ond. Wedgefield third. Time. :20h.
One mile, Highwayman won, Consignee
second. Prlmero third. Time. 1;5ih.
Half mile, Cyrus won, TwaDg second,
India third. Time. 1874.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
MONEY TALKS.
Corbett Is Ready for Either Jackson
or rIitCheiI,

CHICAGO. Feb. 13.-In reply to Jaekson's
ultimatum saying that Corbett must accept
his challenge within ten days or Jackson's
money will be withdrawn. Corbett said this
afternoon: "My representatives VIII be in
New York Wednesday 10 make the match
with Mitchell or Jackson. Brady and De-
laney leave for New York this evening.
They have power to make the match with
either Mitchell or Jackson-Mitchell first.
Jackson second. l am not going to do any
talking on paper Money will talk when
my ma nager gets to New York" Delaney
and Brady take $4,000 with them for
Mitchell to cover.
New ORLEANS, Feb 13-Joe Goddard
says that after defeating Smith he will
post $4,000 for a match with Corbett or
Jackson, and will keep the forfeit up for
thirty days. The Olympic Club will add
heavy purse for the fight.
The morning call., 1893-02-14

In order that all of the testimony may be
printed and placed upon the desks of mem
bers, so that none of them can avail them
selves Of thu excuse that they did not bear
the testimony.
Assemblyman Kahn will further amend
the fire bill as follows: provided, how
ever. that no person employed in any fire
department at the time this act shall so
into effect shall be removed from his posi-
ton unless. after Investigation, he shall be
found guilty of having violated the rules
and regulations established by the commits
sioners provided for in this act"
The salaries are fixed as follows: Cap
tains. S92; ieutenants, $50; engineers, S127 /;
stOkers. s92; drivers. S92 firemen. third
class, S72; second class, ST first class, SS7.
The bill to provide another Superior
Judge for Alameda County was signed by
Governor Markham this morning.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
ARIZONA LEGISLATURE.
Democrats Organize Both Branches
of the Body.

PHGNIx. Ariz., Feb. 13.-Both branches
of the Legislature organized to-day. T. G..
Norris of Coconino County. member-at-
large. was elected President of the Council
and Frank Baxter of Maricopa County
Speaker of the House. The Council and
Assembly are Democratic.
Two important measures will come up
during the present session, one to exempt
from taxation railroads that build in the
Territory within short time, the exemp-
ton to run for period OF years, the other
to reduce the rate OF taxation by incre asinU
the assessed valuation. which at present is
below one-third the real valuation.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
BLAINE'S WILL.
No Provision Made for James q.
Blaine the Third.

AUGUSTA. Me-, Feb. 13-The will Of
James G. Blaine was flied for probate to-
day. The document was executed at Wash
ington on January and leaves the entire
estate practically to Mrs. Blaine in fee
simple. He bequeaths to his daughters,
Margaret and Harriet. and his son. James,
$50 each. and to each of his grandchildren,
Emmons Blaine. Blaine CoppInger and Cor
win Coppinger he leaves S25. The rest of
the estate is bequeathed absolutely and IN
fee simple to Harriet S. Blaine. his wife
No provision is made for James G. Blaine
the third. son Of James G. Blaine Jr.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
KING OF THE CARNIVAL.
The Mystic Krewe of komus Makes
All Hearts Glad.

New ORLEANS. Feb. 13-Rex, escorted
by the dignitaries of the Carnival Court.
arrived at the foot of Canal street at p. NJ,
being greeted by thousands of loyal sub
jects. who had gathered on the levee to do
him honor His Majesty came ashore amid
the booming of cannon and the whistling Of
all the steamers in port and the procession
quickly formed and proceeded to the royal
palace.
Tonight Proteus and his krewe. APP
peared in one of the most magnificent pa
0eants seen for years. The Queen was Miss
Virginia Nichols. daughter of Ex-Governor
Nichols. now Mississippis leading lumber
man.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
THE SENATE.
The Bill Relating to Mutual lnsur-
arCe COMPANIES Passed.

dHSC companies rdSSCu.
SACRAMENTO. Feb. 13.-In the Senate
this afternoon McGowan's bill, authorizing
the formation of mutual insurance compa-
MES and regulating the transaction OF their
business. was brought up and passed.
The following bills were finally passed:
Ragsdae'S bill TO establish free public
libraries.
The bill to compel savings banks to pub
lish a sworn statement of all unclaimed de-
posts
The Whltehurst bill allowing the settle
ment and payment Of claims Of counties
against the State.
Orr's bill relating to legal holidays and
nom judicial days.
The bill relating to mortgages and leases.
The Senate bill making Supervisors ex-
officio road commissioners and giving them
salaries of $500, was referred to the Com
mttee on Roads and Highways. Adjourned.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
INSURANCE OPERATIONS.
MORTALITY,


The mortality of 1892 has been far within the
amount expected, and has thus given the MEM
bers a saving OF about $500, 600.
Favorable mortality is due 10 good selection
and good selection requires TWO things;
Ffrst-Careful selection OF The Individual from
physical point OF view, aud also as TO the moral
hazard; and
Second-Careful selection OF the localities from
which business Is taken. The best localities are
those sections OF country which have healthy
climate which produce an abundance OF whole.
some food and which have an intelligent, moral,
Clearly, industrious and generally prosperous
population.
II Is then necessary to the best success In selec-
tiOn that business should not be extended over
more territory than admits of constant and per-
In proportion as business Is remote and scat
tered 10 foreign countries, requiring the inter-
vention of numerous and distant representatives
acting largely at discretion, with great powers
and upon only general instructions and without
the possibility Of close control by the manage.
ment, selection becomes uncertain from every
point OF view.
Much OF our success Is due TO the fact that a
have, In observance of these conditions, re-
stricted our business TO our own country, and 10
such oltlons OF Ii as involve no extraordinary
climatic hazards, and where sanitary measures
are reasonably regarded.
NEW BUSINESS.
We have made a fair gain in new business over
that written In 1891, and at no loss TO present
members.
A gratifying feature of our business Is lis per.
The morning call., 1893-02-14
Over fhe Governor,s Veto

SALEM Or, Feb. 13.-Both branches of
the Legislature have passed the Worlds
Fair bill over the Governors veto. The
bill makes an appropriation of 100000 for a
State exhibit
The morning call., 1893-02-14
Arrival of the Victoria.

TACOMA, Wash, Feb. 13-The Northern
Pacific steamship Victoria arrived In port
to-day from China and Japan.
The morning call., 1893-02-14

CORDIAL invitation is extended to all TO visit
my factory and see for themselves just how the
famous iucatan Gum is made. W. J. WHITE,
Cleveland Ohio u, b. A
The morning call., 1893-02-14
REGISTRAR EVANS.
Governor Markham Appoints Browns
Successor.

SACRAMENTO. Feb. Ex-Governor Mark
ham has appointed Alfred j. Evans Regis
trar of Voters Of the city and county of
San Francisco, vice W. a. Brown, resigned.
Governor Markham's appointment of AL
fred j. Evans as Registrar Of this city and
county. vice w. A. Brown, resigned. was
received with much favor at the City Hall
yesterday Mr.. Evans is about 2S years Of
age and has served as deputy under
County Clerks Davies and Blattner He is
past president Of Stanford Parlor, Native
Sons of the Golden West. BY profession he
is a marine engineer, having seen consider
able service in the employ of Spreckels
Brothers. He and Police Commissioner
Dan Burns are married to sisters.
The morning call., 1893-02-14

Total disbursements .......sls6. 399. 1874 81
Balance, net assets, n l, 1898. $50, 0S7, 1896 -
The amount already returned 10 policy holders
or their benehciares, ana the net assets held to
protect present contracts. exceed the entire
premiums received by S43, 259,2 200 SO. The ex-
pense ratio Is SCI per ceu,. This record has no
equal elsewhere.
THE FUTURE.
The Connecticut Mutual has but one purpose;
To give the protection OF life insurance-and
there is and can be nothing worth paying for In
life insurance but proIeciion-to those who need
IL. In It's best fOim, with peIiect security. with
perfect equity and at It's lowest possible cost.
That this company has done this in the past, is
doing 1t to-day and is in position 10 do IL for
the future, beyond the ability of any other, It's
record OF results and of its present condition is
left 10 prove.
Respectfully submitted.
JACOB L. GREENE President.