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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

When tie bali authorizing the issu-
sncs II bonas 10 raiss monsy 70 pay for
TIE Improvement u streets was pro
posed. the chief argument In il favor
vss that Il would snabie the owners q
property bensstsd By the improvement
u pay In lnst4lnents. thereby dividing
The burden which. before the Law vas
pszsed. had been levied and collected In
. Iunp The law u wise ono and has
had iast the eject intended. The city
has recently ordered al issue % 100000
in street Improvement honda Under
the lsw thee bonds xiil mature in equal
amounts Ia one. tvo. three aud four
years. answering 10 four annual lnstal-
msntA The law also provides that one
fifth u the whole tax shall be paid ia
cash before the bonds for the balance
shall b issued. So that bonds for sl00..
90 represent only four-Gfths % the
whole tar. II IL proposed that these
bonds shall b issued In small pieces.
ssy 81. go and sloo each. and offered
for sale In the city. There Is no obiee-
ton whatever 10 thisproposition. Every
body is In favor % il. With these bonds
issued in small determinations. the owner
Of property benefited by the improve
ment for which the bonds are issued
could buy them To the amount Of his
taxes under the induccment that they
might be profitable Investment As
matter Of fact be would DO receiving
interest. M instruments on bonds which.
with the same interest added. he would
eventually be called upon 10 pay. He
would lend the city money to pay his
debt. and also pay the interest on the
loan This is only possible case. but
IL viii illustrate the practical side Of the
theory that 1t Is good business policy 10
borrow u one taxpayer TO pay q debt in
Cured for the benefit Of the other for
the sols purpose Of stimulating the cir
culation. IL the hoarders Of money will
take kindly 10 the scheme. al they have
done in other cities on different kinds
u bonds. temporary relief viii be ex-
psrienced- Otherwise nothing viii be
gained.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

At the meeting 81 the lines Rifles
veteran corps last night in the lanes
Rifles sFmory. committee consisting q
A. ]. Geidhof. George ". Cfump and
Capt J. r. Babcock was appointed 10
procure liet ~ AL ex members nf the
company. and their addresses ~ bs
uted In making a complete roster. This
con1nitfee vii call Q meeting ~ the
eorp~ ~ snoa - The lisf has besn era
Tlsied. A constitation and b avs vii
he reported Cor the organization.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

wHsr u ar.sle5 10 ne present crisis
y an inherihi- defnition - god nonsy.
EseFyhosiy - elamofing foF IL: bat m
10 men agree en- whAt constitutes gsos
naneI.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

HrL once declared Il am a demo
craft Now be has knocked the poetry
all out % that defiant speech by declar-
ing Il am a bi-metalist" IL Dave
hasn't fully made up his mind on wha;
he is perhaps Mr.. cleveland's opinion 81
him would facilitate his arrival at final
conclusion.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26
AWARDED THE CONTRACT.
Iaoscr. Hayden q Owen VIII Erect
the Womcn's Annex.

Hsuscr. Hayden 4 Owen have been
awarded tho contract for building the
womon's annex 90 tho Soldiers home
Tter bid for a red brick structure,
which vas tho one acceI ted. was
ta,3330 y. II. McHugh's bud was
something over hundsed dollars below
this but a. Hsuser. Hayden A Oven
were more explicit In their specifications
the contract was awarded 30 them. The
bids Tor rel and white brick structures
were as follovs:
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

TarRk isn't very much money invested
In the vomenis annex 10 the Soldier
home; but the erection Of tho building
will furnish employment 10 Grand Rap
isls vorkmen. Greater service than this
can no mar render TO bis fellow men In
theso timee
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

-w.s Adsn black msnf- asks The
Detroit Journal Give Il up. II he
lived ia this day and age and would do
ss he dsd IN Eden. he would be regarded
- dscid>'ily green.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

Govrnsos RscH would do well 20
at once order 4 special election in the
Grst oongressio nal district Tho result
would furnish straw to congress which
would modify the views of soms of tho
rampant free traders
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

here il uouid haxr - - done ueder
eosef' - protecf = from freexlnE. ssd -
: ee<siant eat for cAsnic@ls and ether
nzzterta&
kofa Mr.. Cook vii ~ able % make
bis srr1nxeme1Ls ~ that se can exesnte
and carp cat Z tfial q his sys<sna soon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

CLKvFLAxD's Unity church IL u have
two preachers. both officiating 1T the
same time. The tao Marks and the two
Topsiss sediment Is gradually making
Itself felt IN the religious world.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

Tie Pniae = Nrw York riil ~ ree
r.atsd tsice tp-iAy a he Grand Nest
week <ite Tracked uftb Jaie Waitars
- Tie Tramp. will - The sttfaetien.
Masaxes sus.th wiii haes hFirhs hiii
nefi aeek ~fha fteaslsle Eeise aill
ed shs ve<k with fss prsfsrusueru D.
DAP.
llinxsie9's great eireas sd aasnaEesis
vsIl arrive s>nseffss noetfsg he shoe
wili - $3.50 y ~ pahlsz
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

Ar last MIRA Lease has something 70
be thankful for. Tho populist Joan
d'Arc IL glad women have not been al
lowed 10 vote for the past twenty years
IA il IL. the men alone are responsible
for the present condition OF affairs and
nobody on earth can point his finger at
the hard working female suffragists and
eay they did IL
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

~ shrrif kibpey wss discharged hy
United states Commissioner hcQuewan
yesterday morning. the commissioner
rot deea8ine tho evidence sabmifted
sulh>iens - bod him r. the grand Ipfy
ca the charge - s~lline liquor ~ Wooa.
vile wlthoat paying The esxrrnnlenf tan
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

IT cannot fail 10 interest the financial
work. 20 know that At the Horton. kan-
saa. races the colt Jerry simpson bat
the colt senator PETER for second noney
IN The zyear-osd stakes
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

PsfN-a nFessers h.s nads snother
sp~~eh q protest.: bss wflhsl,n III
coasias~- - passus 90 esen isaF q
~ wag.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

so foso a. congress - IN sssafsn ansi
The eovsrnment Al Wsehinxsoa st.a
lsvee she 80 Killer w,is ne-sr IL snflrely
out a enapioyn~pt
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

l'esisge w. Fnirchiid. the srchiisct.
sas appooiod sapesinisndent = TIE
york. shiea pih hexin Immediately.
The f2ioVfng rlerbsrs a The toard
sefs pfeeset a the meeting l. ".
SpfnRus 81 3TsepsiIla. Jsaes A. Croaef
r. hrncminea. john >ogfhse>i =
Nes Iefhfop. J. X. Hishog and l. g.
hntierforsi a ihis city. The bad 81
lcafned afierasaft.lng the tcntsset
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

I&sf "a q gisr th&t sina sanisst n
iss ostsssai eassFuss enshl 80 tx
pisn= - Ne ssl.ss falsf
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

q vss I,sss..-s,. tlyaas lisvsn nar
shsat. > srsIsleses "a hwssts
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-26

knoH that To- TIE past nfssen yeafa
The board % pubic sorka has carefnliy
considered al The lakes snl streams ~
tbs vicinity regarding their ftnr~s - ~
n@>d - sourre ~ the water supply -
the city. and that their wstsrH hsyr not
be~u foend snperiof = river wst<r.
bfsieezi A. & Fsrkeiis prnfrsi1.srn e.
punp hy siertfiriff fou wli r~nsen
ber that the West Michigan f,ettrlcaI
company vas orxsaise.i ~ssss tlrss 40
b devel,p~ . wafer power 81 fosei a1ssi
bsnsnst sfsrtfirei poser - tr<sd Rag
40 The stczskhE.ilsrs eefe A. g Sske1
p p eweef. snd 4 Nsofe = tlsaaA
Rsfils, ~ Hnssrs f'hefeh - Green.
vita al IN Mnfte~sil q I.o~>lf Mt
sekeil ssaks - - sseas sapplflng tisr
III ssfh pss>>s - D. esf ratafsnt ana
q enars> - yssla Ass . fastse~ ihas
sakeme The aSfs bemFsnf stnhkeos
-sals 80 ssrs 20 hat ! II | rss =
- 49, sE-sst ~ Efefpsits.n
t'exsisilas ), psss't t.ies y 49, -
Nss tsissa< ed st<s< hsathsfs sisiss
fksf = s1fs eel y fse rsafh Nh>fe
sb.f sss 80 f<e4kied 80 ffssts tsi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
Cementing the Russian Empire

The czar of Russia shows undoubtcd sagacity in adopting the best physical means to hold together his vast empire He has pushed the transcaspian military railway southeastward until it has al most reached the frontiers of British In dia and China, the two powers most likely to dispute with him the acquisition of further dominion in Central Asia. Having thus assured the safety of the Russian position in the southeast. he has undertaken a more stupendous work in beginning the construction of an un- broken line of railway to connect Flu ropean Russia with port on the Pacific ocean. The whole length of the Asiatic or main Siberian line is 4,S00 miles.
 The estimated cost Is $2OO. 900 900. The work, which is now progressing from both ends toward the center, is to be completed in about 10 years. There will then be a stretch of railway, all located lpon Russian territory, about G ,O00 miles in length, holding European Russia and Asiatic Russia firmly together with a continuous band of steel. Until the pro posed railway running north and south to connect the two Americas shall have been built there will be nothing on earth to rival this great stretch of eastern and western railway across the Russian em- pire,-Omaha Bee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
Dividing CalILSrnia-

State division is no new thing in Ameri- ca. It is not exact to say that all the lands formerly held in the west by the old states formed an integral part of these. But the lands held, say by Con- necticut and Virginia and Ohio, Were so after a fashion and were merged into a great state. Besides this, however, we have the formation of Kentucky out of Virginia, Tennessee out of North Carolina, Maine out of Massachusetts. Mississippi and Alabama out of Geor- gia, Vermont out of New York and West Virginia out of Virginia. In none of these cases were the conditions more diverse than those of our two great di- visions in California. There is no record that any of these regret their new state hood, nor is there an intimation that they desire or have ever desired to merge again into the old state.
 The desire for local self government in southern California arises from no jealousies. no antagonisms to northern California, and, least of all, to political place hunting. It is the result of econom- ic and political necessities. We need a state government of our own. In fed eral affairs we have our own separate officers, courts, military department, own financial and industrial independ- ence as much as Oregon has, and we have a new population quite as distinct iron that of northern California as is that N' the state of Washington.-C
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
A AyIew Of the Common Hera.

The society journal Vogue has as one of its correspondents an alleged member of the -Four Hundred" who writes as follows: "What is the attraction yearly at the horse show, which is always jammed to the doors? The horses? No. Society in the boxes, and the people cheerfully pay their money to be able to gaze at the beings so far removed from them, constituting an inner circle. IL was this feeling which caused Broadway to be choked with bowling mob on the day of the wedding of Miss Bradley Martin to the Earl of Craven, and it is this same impulse which prompts the crowds in the upper tiers at the opera and in the orchestra stalls to spend the time of the intermissions in gazing around the house at the fashionables as if they were waxwork from Mime. Tus- saud's or the Eden Musee and following them up by aid of the little printed list on the bill, whereby each box owner is conveniently numbered and catalogued.
 "We stand as royalty does abroad, and we are prepared for this homage Those who cannot see us read of us, but unfortu- nately frequently through the medium of writers who commence their observations in the style of one who few years ago started his paragraph in this way, I dropped in at Mrs. Astor's last night , and evoked, consequently, the pungent reflection of Mir. Joseph Howard, Jr., a writer of the people, who evidently knew his man:
 Dropped in at Mrs. Astorsl Good heavens! for what-the ash barrel:'"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
Antiquity of Grains.

Nearly all the grains now in use are of unknown antiquity. Wheat was culti- yated in all latitudes as far back in the past as we have authentic knowledge. Barley is thought to have originated in the Caucasus, but it was known and used everywhere in the most ancient times. Oats, like rye, were unknown in ancient India and Egypt and among the Hebrews. The Greeks and Romans re- ceived it from the north of Europe. Had there been an early civilization on this continent the wild oats found here and there would probably have developed into the useful cereal now considered ab- solutely essential to the proper nourish- ment of horses. This continent is cred ited with having giveI-Indian corn to the old world, but this useful cereal was doubtless known in India and China many hundred years before the discov- cry of America.
 Cotton was used for making garments in India at date so remote that it can not even be guessed at. The fact is men tioned by Aristotle. The nrst seeds were brought to this country in 1921. In 1666 the culture is mentioned in the records of South Carolina. In 1736 the culture was general along the eastern coast O. Maryland, and in 1776 we heard of it as far north as Cape May. The use of flax for making clothing is nearly as ancient as that of cotton and perhaps more SO plants of so't and flexible fiber having been without doubt among the first veg etable productions of the ancient world and their practical value discovered soon after the invention of weaving.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
Rubinstein and the Deadhead.

Those whose mission in life it Is to en- certain the public are always pestered by friends and acquaintances for free seats at their entertainments. There probably never was a singer or an actor or a pianist who was not bored nearly 10 death by these people. many of whom had not the slightest claim to ask the courtesy they demanded.
 A pianist who was pre-eminently sue cessful in his day, and that day was not far back either, was Rubinstein, who travelled nearly the whole world over de lighting people with his genius. He, like all others, was very much annoyed by requests for complimentary tickets, but most of the time he maintained his composure. even though justly irritated. It is told of him that just before one of his recitals in London he was accusted by an old lady in the entrance hall and thus addressed:
 'Oh, MT. Rubinstein, am so glad to see you! 1 have tried in vain to pur- chase a ticket. Have you a seat you could let me havc:"
 Madam" said the great pianist. there is but one seat at my disposal. and that you are welcome to if you think fit to take it"
 "Oh, yes, and thousand thanks, Where Is it:" was the excited reply.
 At the piano" smilingly replied Ru- binstein.-Harpers Young People
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
What 8 Young Man Did.

A college graduate had hardly received his diploma before he was compelled to face poverty and family disgrace. His father, who had been reputed to be wealthy, was an embezzler and fugi- tive from justice. His mother and sisters were entirely dependent upon his modest earnings in brokers office
 He had planned taking an advanced course of professional study in architec- ture. His ideal occupation had to be abandoned. He was in love with a charming girl, but ceased to visit her since marriage was out of the question. An opportunity for years travel in Flu rope at friends expense was given up
 Year after year he maintained hard bitter struggle to make a living at un- congenial employment for his mother and sisters, to support his father abroad and to overcome prejudice caused by the family disgrace. He became a success ful business man, but was prematurely gray at 40. His life was haunted by the ghosts of his youthful hopes
 Such lives do not furnish material for exciting stories. They are dull and pro saic, but are nevertheless heroic. To give up all that is dear to youth and to be loyal to family obligations sometimes is a crowning triumph of unselishness Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
APatriotic Daughter.

A young lady. the daughter of west ern farmer, whose heart Overhowed with patriotism, quietly left her comfortable home. cut off her beautiful hair donned male attire, enlisted in company and went directly to the seat of war.
 During the home life she had been the milkmaid, and her kind treatment of the special favorite. But one of the lacteal tribe was her special favorite and whose reciprocal love at meeting was always demonstrated. When mustered out of service, she returned to her paternal home, her habiliments being those of the heroes of the war, and politely requested permission as a stranger for entertain ment over night. which was readily granted by the kind host to returning soldier.
 On the following morning she arose, and still regarded by the entire family as perfect stranger she proceeded in her soldier garb to her old milking quar- ters, and she had not entered the gate way till she was at once recognized by her pet COW, which proceeded to meet her and greet her with all demonstra- tions of a loving animal to dear friend. Then the soldier returned to the house hold. and instead of possessing the recog- nizing powers of a COW it was hard work to persuade them that she was really their daughter.-Cor. Pittsburg Com mercial-GaZette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
The Shell of the Pearl Oyster.

Very few people are aware that the pearl oyster is not in any way like the oysters which we eat. It is of an en- tirely different species, and as matter of fact the shells of the so called pearl oysters are of far more value to those engaged in pearl fishing than the pearls. There are extensive pearl fisheries in the gulf of California, and some of the finest pearls have been taken from those wa ters. In 1881 one pearl-a black one was sold for SIG, 900, and every year since that time many pearls have been taken from the beds in the California gulf val ued at over $7 800 each. But such finds" are very rare, and as rule the pearls which are brought up are of very little value. The shells, however, are very valuable. Most of them are shipped to Europe, where they are manufactured into ornaments; knife handles, buttons and the hundreds of other articles for which mother of pearl is sed.-Har- Der's Young People,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
WashinCtou'sC Cabin.

There are few buildings that attract the admirers of Washington that have more of interest in them than decaying cabin which stands alone in an old pas ture field half mile from Berryville in the beautiful Shenandoah valley of Vir- ginia.
 The old cabin was the home of Wash ington when he was a surveyor. He came here direct from the maternal roof to begin the arduous and at the time dangerous work of surveying the lands of Thomas, Lord Fairfax, who owned all the northern part of Virginia under the kings patent. The work was ardu- ous because of the physical aspect of the country, then a dense wilderness, and dangerous because of the character of the inhabitants, who were principally Indians or scarcely less wild trappers or squatters upon his lordship's domain.
 Washington had been selected by the nobleman because of his belief in the youths ability to cope with these ele- ments early in 174S, just after the com pletion of his sixteenth year. his only companion being George William Fair fax, nephew of old Lord Thomas.
 Whether these boys erected the build ing or found it already Tn place history does not state, but well authenticated tradition says that they built it them selves. That they used it for an office kept their instruments there and slept in the upper room there is ample proof Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07
Folly of Hnarlinr.

It is really remarkable that 50 many people in this country, who have funds from which they might earn a good rate of interest, persist in locking up notes ill safe deposit vaults or pack them away ill old stockings. Money will earn today large returns, with the best of real es tate security as first class collateral to protect the lender, and yet a great many individuals, waiting for they know not what, decline to take advantage of what IS an unusual opportunity for making money The currency of a country is intended to circulate as evidence of cred it. If 1t does not, it becomes absolutely useless to everybody. In famine q com muuity would be no better off if it locked up millions of barrels of flour than ii 1t nad none at all. The same is precisely true of Washington News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-07

uablr one in Chicago The Park Avenue wheelmen "f Philadelphia have probably offered more RI range Vriz,-- than any nt her club. \ lawn mower, laundry bill for year and a ton of iCC arr sample YTizt-~ con tested for at their mr1-t~
 The strHngc~t thing They ever sprung on the biCyclistS, however was their offer of coffin and burial plot to the winner of one racc- NuJ rider at the mttt Tslr~
 sesseSl nerve enough la have anything tU do with such a grave undertaking Thor were no enIriy~ for The ovfiiu. and Eu lsI- neral procession raced fur il and the buual lot.
 At St. Louis la-t May the boys planned little surprise in the pTiEc line for titur-c k. Barrvtt of Chicago. IL waS annOunctyl that the prize in une race WAS to lse ~clrCt- ed. but every man eutrrcd excrpt Barrsit knew what Ihc victor would get. sSo when Barrett swung into the strrtCh and lsrcln his sprint every man prctrn,l,,l io l.l- push ing pedals for nll he WAS worth. but Rar- rett'S mind was fixed lungiuEly upon the glorious possibilities of the unknown prizr. and after putting up heart br,stkinE race he cru>>cd the tape n proud winner. The unknown prize had long whi>ker~ and greeted him with deep n-a-a-ah.' IL was "A billyEu1t.
 At Rome, W. \. in May. 1891. some nov el prizes wpre given tn TlTt icipauI> in q Tll- radC Among hem were a dozen pho. O. graphs for the haHdsOme~t man in line n washtub and wTiuErU for the ucyvc~t mar
 rieI man, and l St-t of false tcrth for ih" man who urt,ictl hem most
 \ full list cf the add prizes that have been won ly wh,--lmru would make a volume of vpry amusing U-adius- -ACCrrl ing tu a Frvnch IlI--, the following prize werr recently given in race for amateUv~- l First, a cycling suIt. second. hurk uu horticulture; third, lp rolls uf wall iapc-- l fourth, lOo packa-,~ of cigarette TlAIcr- Al ! Cleveland r,Cvutly a live pig ~ a> unc of Jhe trophies cap,urvl Iy a victorious rider. l The prizes that sem to la I.a-JjC larly popular with amateur wht7l,ucn aI SSss pianos. S55n diamonds and Sl-n LicyC.,>. or such a mcrc trif,rsg~ 8. team uf fast truttlu-.
 horst-- and a Windsor trap recently uiferud as the star prize of the Baltimore mCyt- \ ton of coal. tcn. k never rCfu~t-l
 Arthur A Zimmerman, the king of all amateurs and winner of the unprecedented uumbvr of I'D rlct~ this season. has taken into camp al least SI-.nup worth uf prizes
 sine, he wheeling campaign upentyl- l. Is
 interesting la compare his winnings with those of Harry Wheeler, The kin. of the Cash Prize league Professional Wheeler.
 who k ridin2, wheel for cash principally and glory seCOndariiy. has only u-tteSl about one fourth the amount rvprr>euted by the pianue. diamcui~. watchrs, hor~eS,
 etc won by Amateur Zimmerman, who. m the eyes of thu League of American Whecluivn, rid,s for sI"ry IIIrr and sim