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The times., 1893-05-12
ACT OF A FIEND.
He Assaults a Ten-Year-Old Girl
in Detroit.
Leaving His Victim I'm "a Vacant House,
She Tries to Escape Through Hole
In the Floor and Is Found
Hanging There Dead.
NO CLEw TO THE BRUTE.


DETROIT, May 5.-An old building at
church, is being remodeled. Wednes-
day morning when the worlSmen re-
sumed operations the body of a 10-year-
old girl named Millie Narkweth, whose
parents live at No. SIS Hammond ave-
nue., was found wedged in hole
in the floor. The upper half of
her body protruded head downward
through the ceiling of the first story.
Inquiry at the home of the girls par
ents showed that she came from school
about o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and
went to pick up kindlings and blocks
for tirewood in the house where she
met her death.
DIR. r. j. Kelly, county physician,
made post mortem and found that
the unfortunate child had been the
victim of an outrageous assault
and had died from the effects
of strangulation. The theory
of the officials is that the
child went into the house and was fol-
lowed by some fiend, who at once
caught her by the throat to prevent
hSi oSASuiiiiS' i hC Clllu tllTOdU anu
neck have the marks of finger
nails, and were blackened and
bruised. There was desperate
struggle. Nearly every particle of
clothing was torn from her body,
and the fresh plaster on the wall
was broken by her falling against it.
Every part of her body bore some mark
of the terrible struggle through which
she had passed and her face had been
battered almost out of human shape.
The upstairs room in which she was
found had door fastened with q snap
lock, but there was no door knob to
open this, and once inside person was
a prisoner unless some means for spring
ing the lock was devised. One theory
is that the frightened child es-
capped from her assailant and fled to the
room, shutting the door behind her.
Then taking the metal rim out of the
stove pipe hole she attempted to es.
cape by squeezing her slender body
through it. She went down as far
as the armpits, and while in that
position could not even breathe so
tightly were her lungs pressed
together. There she died, unable to
utter one cry for help.
The times., 1893-05-12
An Unsuccessful Persistent Suitor.

One of the most persistent suitors who
ever proposed and was rejected was the
eccentric Cruden, compiler of the con-
cordance to the Bible. Miss Abney, who
had inherited large fortune, was the
subject of his attentions. For months
and months he pestered her with calls
and letters. When she left home, he
had papers printed, which he distributed
in various places of worship, asking the
congregation to pray for her safe return,
and when she returned home he issued
others asking the worshipers to return
thanks. Miss Abney never became Mrs
Cruden. Bucksaw.
The times., 1893-05-12
Prisoners Escape.

MASON, May 7.-Doc Bentley and Bert
Donnelly, burglars, arrived here two
weeks ago, and four boys, who were
awaiting trial for conspiracy to escape
from the reform school last week, broke
jail Saturday. One of them has been
captured. Sheriff McEwen has offered
a reward of $3.50 for the capture of Doc
Bentley, $50 for Donnelly, his pal, and
S25 each for the three industrial school
bovs
The times., 1893-05-12
sued for Libel.

SAGINAW, May S.-The Courier-Her-
aid, of this city, (which recently con-
tanned an article relative to the transac-
tions in the county treasurer's office in
the matter of the sale of tax lands,
while James Green was treasurer, has
been sued for libel by Mr.. Green for
damages in the sum of $4,000. Mr..
Green said the general grounds of the
suit might be stated to the effect that
they were charged with erasing matter
in the public records with intent to de-
ceive,
The times., 1893-05-12
A Steamer Stranded.

DETROIT, May s.-The other night
when the steamer j. Pridgeon, Jr., was
coming up Lake Erie, the captain
turned the boat over to the mate and
went to bed. An hour afterward the
steamer was stranded on the beach.
The survey to the Pridgeon's damages
here Monday showed that it will take
SIS, ,121 for repairs. This is exclusive Of
the wrecking expenses, which will be
s., 900 or $4,000 more.
The times., 1893-05-12
Sweet Potato Flour.

A st. Louis woman has perfected a
patent to cover the process of making
''sweet potato -four" The processes arc
those peeling the potato and kiln dryina
the peel so that it will keep for any
length of time as a food for live stock;
of drying and grinding the potato into
three distinct grades of flour, and also
of slicing and drying it in the form of
Saratoga chips. New York Telegram.
The times., 1893-05-12

DETROIT, May s.-Horace Hitchcock,
Son & Co., wholesale dealers in WOOL
ems and tailors' trimmings, have filed a
chattel mortgage in favor of w. II.
Brace as trustee for their creditors. The
mortgage is for s27 300. The firms en-
barrassment is caused by the stringency
in the money market.
The times., 1893-05-12
To BE Court Martialed.

DETROIT, May "a general court
martial has been appointed to meet at
Fort Wayne, Mich, May 16 next, for
the trial of Lieut. William M. Williams,
of the Ninteenth infantry, on the
charge of non payment of debts.
The times., 1893-05-12
Big Fire at Essexville.

BAY CITY, May 6.-Hall's shingle mill,
salt blocks and sheds and six ice houses,
belonging to the Bay County Ice COM
pany in Essexville, were totally de-
stroyed by fire at 1 o'clock Friday morn
ing. Loss, $4,000; partially insured.
The times., 1893-05-12
VETERANS CANNOT VOTE.
Inmates of Soldiers Homes Not Entitled
to Participate In Elections.

GRAND RAPIDS, May fudge Grove,
of the circuit court, has decided in
favor of the democrats by ordering
a verdict of not guilty for the cleo
ton inspectors who were arrested for
refusing to accept the votes of fifteen
inmates of the Michigan soldiers home.
The judge cited decision of the New
York supreme court showing that no
man gains orloses residence by reason
of his admission to a state institution,
and they were, therefore, not entitled
to vote here.
The times., 1893-05-12
Awarded $4,000 for an Eve.

BATTLE CREEK, May Civilian B.
Yarman, of this city, who lost an eye
two years ago at Stillwell in an acci-
dent on the Chicago & Grand Trunk
railroad, has been awarded 1000 dam
ages by the circuit court.
The times., 1893-05-12
Piles! Piles! Itching Piles!

SYMPToMs-M Moisture, intense itching and
stinging; most at night; worse by scratching.
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and in most cases re-
moves the tumors. At druggists, or by mail for
so cents. DIR. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
The times., 1893-05-12
Made a Bank Examiner.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May Comp
troller Eckels has appointed George b.
Caldwell, of Lansing, Mich, national
bank examiner for Michigan, vice Ira
II. Wilder. resigned.
The times., 1893-05-12
1t All Depends.

"How long," says contemporary,
"can one live without air?'
1t depends on the air. Most people
could live long time without some of
the airs which have been popular during
the last twelyemonth.-
The times., 1893-05-12
Killed Himself.

HASTINGS, May 5.-John Spencer, Of
the shoe firm of Spencer Brothers,
prominent in business and social circles,
committed suicide by shooting himself.
Brooding over family infelicity caused
The times., 1893-05-12
Maple Sugar Production.

DECATUR, May Tt is estimated
that 10000 pounds of maple sugar and
5000 gallons of sirup have been pro-
duced in western Michigan during the
season inst closed
The times., 1893-05-12

Every Man whose watch
has been rung out of the bow
(ring), by a pickpocket,
Every Man whose watch
has been damaged by drop
ping out of the bow, and
Every Man of sense who
merely compares the old pull
out bow and the new
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

sticky - glue. where. In srason. fields
- xavins wheat extend "a the limit
u human vision. Farming operations
are there carried Ga ia business like
way by hundreds of men and teams.
re,,pins and ihrAshing the fipsned heat
and prinsely grain estates. Here can bs
ssssn from, five Ia twenty fise r~ape<s FOL
loxing ole another upon fields I'D large
that but ono round trip can be made
frIn early morn Ia noon. Here can he
viewed the gram elevators clustering
around the railway sadings. II such
capacity for storage ,eyen IN the small
est hAralesl that would do credit 70
great city 1t the east. One - scarcely
ever out u sight u these gigantic grain
h,uses, vhich are noted landmarks ia
every direction We we're klndl. driven
over the great ocean fields by Mrs- Dial
rymple ia her handsome turnout. and
the good lady took pains TO fully OK
plain. L. q. s.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

his cut Is made from
a photograph of the new
Patterson Furnace, manu-
featured in Grand Rapids.
We are not claiming that
the Furnace is better for
the reason that it happens
to be made in Grand Rap
ids, but that it is better for
Grand Rapids people. mas
much as its durability and
heating power IS fully
guaranteed by a home
company, right at hand, at
all times, to make good
this guarantee. While we
are not competing with
agents handling the cheap
grades of cast-irOn Fur
naces which go in some of
our dwellings in fall, to 60
out in the winter or spring,
we can save our customers
money and time who want
a hrst-class Furnace.
We have a number of
customers in this city who
have had experience with
cast-iron Furnaces and who
are frank to say that the
Patterson Furnace is not
only the most economical
and easy to handle, but is
absolutely free from dust
and noxious gases and, as
some of them state it, lust
like Florida weather all
over the house. About
forty-fve Grand Rapids
people are now using our
Furnaces, a list of which
will be chcerfully furnished
for reference on applica-
ton.
Our company is now
fully reorganizcd with sufi-
cient capital to do the lead
ing business in this city and
state. We shall have a
Furnace at our Office at
No. Is Pearl street, and
factory will remain at Mad
ISOn avenue. near Hall
street. Home builders will
find it to their advantage to
consult the senior member
of our COmpay in the mat
ter of heating and ventilat-
ing.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16
OPENS TUESDAY.
Hsyman Company's Elegant Quarters
Some Of the Features OF the Open
ing Day.

ing Day.
Else here Ia the opening announce
ment u the Heyman company new fur
niture emporium. and any one that reads
the advertisement will find many choice
bits IL interesting information that
might provo IL some benefit AS is an
nounced. the Heyman company hold
their first grand reception i'm their new
quarters. one door south Of their old
premises. next Tuesday afternoon from
2o'clock to ). and in the evening from Z
to Q o'clock. Many very enjoyable fea
lures will be added tn make the affair
all the more interesting for the visitor.
Prominent among they will be Wurz-
burg's full orchestra. which will he 10
Gated on the ground floor. and Miss
Maude Hughes. who has kindly consent
ed to add her mite towards helping the
hosts receive their thousands Of friends.
will render harp solos. on the second
floor. Miss kittie Doloa. the popular
piano soloist. will aid materially in max
ing tho event q success. She will he
found on the third floor. The Heyman
company promise each lady and gentle.
man caller Tuesday q $500 life policy. a
very costly and most desirable gift. You
are cordially invited to be present Tues
day at the Heyman company's opening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

No mirror ever yet threw back
A more rcpulsive sight.
Than teeth that are dccayed and
black;
Or one more pure and bright
Than rows 81 pearls. that all may
vaunt
Who put their faith in SOZODONT.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16
GRAND RAPIDS HERALD SUNDAY MORNING. April ,sG2

the ,irsnd council NJ Maskeeoa on
Tess lay evening A special car can he
had al low fatce. H. leave here al o
o'clock and return atout IL o'clock. II
there are nfty persons IL go-
n. X MsIIS Regent
A. r. SrsyFss. Secretary.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

George Harvey; Co% % Farm; Va. Al,
S'o c' .;,, a-' . Nan w C, .m Mo-
butler. No. 80 Turner street. st. An.
drew'a Hannah Dodge. No. III Park
avenue, Fulton street Simon l.orbet.
No. I'D West Bridge street. Greenwood
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

Phone 1910 will take up your carpets,
clean and relay for q cent? yardA
L. REYNOLDS. No. d +. Division.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

Persons desiring good place to stop
during the Worlds Fair would do well
to negotiate with the proprietor II the
Hotel Gresham before making arrange
ments elsewhere. The house is CEN
trally located on Wabash avenue. be
tween Twenty second and Twenty third
streets, only one block from the elevated
road station and the cable cars. and two
blocks from the Illinois Central station,
all Of which run 10 the fair grounds.
The rates are reasonable. The place is
recommended by Mrs. lie Grand Pierce.
who has boarded there come time.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

NATTEE-AprA Is. lss3, Mrs. August
Matthe of No. ~ Webster street, aged 32
years. Funeral Monday at pm.
DORAN-Mi.s Hattie Uoran. aged - years,
daughter Of John and Anna Doran Of No.
Il Schumacher place. Funeral at y O'Clock
tomorrow morning NJ the family residence.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

After a very successful season W. Is
:. Matheson will eio~- hi. dancing ac.d
envy With a xsltz party Friday evening.
April Il.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

YHIDn WHY IL Nelson. Matter 4
MHU WIN Co.'S great annual clear
ancs sale u furniture. See advertise
merit
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

EINE McIcl/ Instruments Of all
INK MOVI0"L kinds at Julius A. j.
Friedrich's. No ID. and b Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

HOUSE CLEANING T T'%'' , ps.'': :s s..
grcat bargains in new and second hand
{urallnre
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Little
Talk on
Mder0uearI

know you need medium and
light weight Underwear. This is
just the season Of the year to lay in
a stock! have not the largest
stock of goods in the city, but
what am showing is new and of
the best Especially SO is this in
my underwear department Look
it over 1t is worth your while.
26c will buy good garment
SOC will buy splendid Balbriggan.
75c will buy an elegant fancy striped garment
81 90 will buy ssi:E Babrggan that is great value
$50 will buy genuine imported (silk cuffs on shirt
and drawers) Balbriggan .sa: :s wool article
So 90 will buy the celebrated Geastcrbury silk finish
health garment that is worth its weight in gold.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

THfOn WHY 10 Nelson, Matter 4
|HiHU Win o-sgrcatannual clear
ance sale IL furniture. See advertise
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FINE MUSICAL SflfcZZQkS I'll!

feature At Heymsn 4 conpsny's open
ing in their nee block Tuesday after
noon and evening. Opening from = In
5 o'clock and from ~ . o'clock IN the
evepina
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

IL VIM WNT musical instrument
W |OO """| at a rock bottom iig
ure 60 to Julius a. J. Fricdrich's. No. ~
and - Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

The Grant Ice company have expert
enced and careful drivers which insures
good service. Phone giS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

LNQSf LAxI HIVE ; cian so ssS;'is:
think il 10 great For sale at Detten-
thnI~v,s
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

4 FINE IS POUND s sc;i T !: sn's .a at
u the hundreds ~ great values to he
had at Nelson. Matter 4 Co.'S great an
nual clearance furniture sale.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

lNyTNikc you want in fish. oysters.
""'f"'"0 game, etc. will he found at
Dettenthalers
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-04-16

lkYTHfNn you want in fish. oysters.
""|'"T"0 game. etc. viii he found at
Dettenthaler's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-04
LOTS AND HOUSES.
Citizens Who Own Them and How
They Are Rated.
THE SHOWING OF FHE TAX BOOKS
Properties Not so Large as Those
Heretofore Given
THE ASSESS RS LISTS.

The list Of property owners and their as
sessed real estate is continued in The Star
today. giving those whose property is as
sessed at between 10000 and $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-04
TRUE LOVE IN GREENLAND.
How Marriage and Courtshfp Art
Brought About I'm the Far North.


From the New York Tribune
Since the Danish missionaries have gained
the confidence Of the natives OF Greenland
marriages in the far north are celebrated
by the representatives OF the church. In
recent issue Of one OF the Danish papers
one OF the missionaries gives the following
account OF the way courtship and marriage
are brought about:
The man calls on the missionary ana
says: Il wish to take unto myself a wife"
Whom" asks the missionary. !,
The man gives her name.
Have you spoken with herr"
AS a rule the answer is In the negative.
and the missionary asks the reason.
Because" comes the reply. 1T is 20 dina
cult. You must speak TO her.
The missionary then calls the young wo,
man to him and says: Il think it is time
that you marry"
But" she replied. II DO not wish ID
marry"
THAT Is a pity" adds the missionarA
'as have a husband for you
"who is he?" asks the maiden.
The missionary names the candidsts foe
her love.
But he is not worth anything. Will not
have him"
However" suggests the missionary, ne
is a good fellow and attends well TO hiS
house. He throws a good harpoon. and he
loves you"
The Greenland beauty listens attentively,
but again declares that she viii not accept
the man as her husband
VERY we'll" goes on the missionary, Z
do not wish to force you. i shall easily
find another wife for so good a fellow"
The missionary then remains silent az
though he looked upon the incident as closed.
But in a few minutes she whispers, But
IL you wish 1t"
NO" answers the pastor; "only II you
wish Il. / do not wish to overpersuads
you"
Another sigh follows. and the pastor exc
presses the regret that she cannot accept
the man.
Pastor" she then breaks out. 81 fear he
is not worthy"
But did he not xii two whales last sum-
mer while the others killed none? VIII you
not take him now"
Yes, yes. 1 will"
God bless you both" answers the pastor
and Joins the two In marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-04
That Settles IL.

From Puck.
Maud-'what do you do when a man per-
sists In asking for a dance. and you don't
care TO dance with him?"
Marie-"Tell him my card is full"
Maud-"But supposing IL isn't and he sim
persists7'
Marie-.'Then I insist that II il, and LED
him see that IL isn't"
The evening world., 1893-12-14
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The Young Mems Independent Club
Holds Its Annual Election.

The Young Mems Independent Club has
elected new officers for the ensuing year.
The annual meeting of the Gu was held
last evening at the Lexington Avenue
Opera-House.
The names of the officers chosen are as
follows
President, VIM. r. Reese; Vice-Pres-
idents, Jos. J. Album, jr., August Kitch-
cit, Henry Gunther; Treasurer, Maurice
Corresponding Secretary, BENZ. f.
Meyer; Financial Secretary. AL II. Baer;
Executive Committee-Oscar /. Mayer
Chairman; Rudolph j.. Schaefer. Edwin
WEIGH, j. j. McDermott, william Fors-
ter. Finance Committee-George NJ.
WEIGH, Edward Noetling. William F. Ad-
lum; House Committee, Isaac Enoch,
Theo Godron, C. Wolfe, jr., James Fitz-
gerald, Charles Diehl, Fred Busse, II. c.
Oppenhelmer; Committee on Admissions,
r. C Album, Frank p. Begg, H. Han
drick; Librarian, Daniel Campbell.
Board of Regents, George &. Schaefer,
J. G. G.. Hupfel, Jacob Rupert, Aug.
Finck, D. c.. Yuengling, IT,, George
Max Ahles, d. G. Roche, George c.
Claussen, Charles c.. Bogart, job J. Gil
Zig, George A. Just, Rollin NJ. Morgan,
Fred Uhlman.
The evening world., 1893-12-14
Welded ON THE FLY.
Cohn and Miss Barnett Made a Hur-
ricd Trip to PHILADELPHIA.

The announcement to-day of the mar
rlage OF Miss Sadie Barnett to Martin b.
Cohn has caused much surprise In west
side society circles. The marriage took
place In Philadelphia Oct. Is, but until
now no one but the bride and BRIDE
groom were In the secret.
Mrs. Cohn Is eighteen and pretty, and
lived with her parents at co West Sev-
enty-hfth street. Mr.. Cohn Is from the
West and has been in New York for
several months. He Is six years older
than his bride
There was some objection to Cohn on
the part OF Miss Barnett's family, but
this did not prevent the lovers from
meeting. Oct. IL Sadie went downtown
early In the day and did not return to
luncheon.
She came home early in the evening.
how ever. and her absence from home ex-
cited no suspicion. The trip to Philadel.
phia and return had been made that
day.
MIR. Cohn lived in his bachelor apart
nents and the young wife lived at home.
News of the marriage reached Saddles
brother, /. l.. Barnett. from Philade,-
phia, and the story was out. The print
Ing Of the marriage notice and a trip
West were the next things on the pro-
graInme.
The couple are now with Mr.. Cohn's
father, who is said to b. "A wealthy West,
ern capitalist.
The evening world., 1893-12-14
RETRENCHMENT|N ARMOR|ES
Mayor Gilroy Thinks 1t Time to
Stop Some Expenditures.
Contractor Gallagher Told He Must
Toe the Mark.

Mayor Gilroy has inaugurated a policy
Of retrenchment and reform in regard to
armories. At a meeting of the Armory
Board to-day the report for the purchase
of land for the Ninth Regiment Armory
was laid over, and this resolution was
adopted:
Whereas. There are at THIS time acquisitions
calling for the erection of new armories and for
the completion and furnishing OF the new armory
Brigade Headquarters and signal Corps, requiring
tho expenditure OF large sums OF public moneys
to be added to the already heavy bonded indebted
nees existing for and on account OF arrnories already
now provided Is well as To- the annual cost from
taxation Tor rent and maintenance OF armories;
Resolved. That with the view Of providing am,
pie accommodations for all the military organiza-
tions Of The city governments with their needs,
that the Brigade Commander be and he Is respect
fully requested to inform this Bosrd Of the reces-
gities, II any exist, demanding from the Board
further accommodation for the militia Of the city
that will Justify additional expenditures for the
erection Of new armories, and II so, to state spe-
accommodations
The usual complaint about bad work
on the rev Seventy-frst Regiment Ar
mory came before the Board, and Mayor
Gllroy decided to take. drastic measures
against Contractor Gallagher and Archi-
tect Thomas.
Commissioner Barker reported that the
walls in the basement of the. armory
building were leaking. Gallagher eX'
planned that 1t was the plumbers fault,
Mayor Gilroy said there had been trou.
be about the work on the a"mory from
the beginning. There was always some
thing wrong.
Commissioner Barker said az a formel
meeting the building was a series OF
af~terthoughts.
The Major said the building would no,
he accepted by the citv until 1t was ir
good condition, and payment would be-
| withheld until then. The building will
be insured for $lov.0Oo.