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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

From the Oakland. California. dis
patch published exclusively by sTHE
HEssLp Sunday morning. it appears
that Minister Thurston 10 about to re-
turn to Honolulu. He makes no secret
Of his intention to assisf in establishing
q repablic there. There can be little
doubt Of the success Of the movement.
IL IL has the united support OF President
Dole and the friends Of the provisional
government The provisional govern
ment first established. 10 continue only
until such time as annexation 10 this
country was possible. has demonstrated
that il is no weskling. The men who
are behind il are neither pigmies nor
savagcs. They are men OF brains. en-
ergy and courage-Americans who. by
birth. education and tradition will be
very slow to again submit to the rule Of
dissolute queen. They viii prove pos
sessed OF capabilities to govern. and to
formulate a government. large enough
and broad enough for 50 small a country
as Hawaii Mr.. Thurston' decision that
republic should be established IL
wise one The present administration is
50 opposed to annexation. so determined
to bring approbrium upon the Harrison
administration that annexation. or sat
isfactcry terms or conditions regarding
protectorate. is not possible now. The
people Of Hawaii have governed them
selves for nearly one year. and can con-
tinue TO do 90 for three years more.
Then the people may be counted on TO
elect republican. an American. rs
chief executive. and the right thing will
be done. In the meantime popular in
dignation win compel Gresham and
Cleveland to keep hands OF aud let Ha-
wali alone.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

eakiis Hasson 10 a kent1rky 6irI~
ofeDed q xaeks snxaxemsst n he
(,rsna last night. IA, plpt . fsuiiiixr
10 the ratroas u thia pop1lar houes.
harinz been sea here lasl seseon- The
realistic sss mid scsns ths drauhFidge
and the race Ct the hand-cars. % 10y
1ofhinx of the blsek smith chop. were
veil staged sod delighted The audience
IA Clarity ysrveg. Mics Hssson las
rough soubreffs part shich exactly suits
her methodk She portrsss an hsncsf,
ignorant loving. tensier nountslcesr
girl. e. only S&die Hssson can. Jhnes
Gsylo< sorksd hsrito make Upton Sligxs
breezy. The Hickory Ball Il SAN I.i>hsw
wss . good piece a character sEork-
Mr.. NzeFsdden Vas good - Harry
Condon; the Rev. Michael haifnIu d
Mr.. sawyer vas funny. The balance q
the cas{ vas fair "A kentucky Girl
has = good plot the sensational scenic
effects ara excellent and the speciIslties
are clever. With thsss drawing cards
the piece should do good business
There Il a strong variety performances
given ia Smiths this week Tue best
thing ia ths clio 10 the club swinging
act Of Nils. Caroline On the rolling ball
Tho Barneils do good statue act. with
little apparent fear Of insanity from the
use Of bsonzs paint Wrenn 4 DAILY 70
peatcd their success d last week In
their split dance Watson 4 Jsnks are
funny couedians The burlesquA a
Governor for . Day. pnesssacs come
Wit, . lot of catchy music. gilttnring
costumes and an amazon march The
bill closes with an afterpiece, The
Wild West" with Harry Wood ~ an
Indian chief.
Friday evening" the always popular
Michigan University Glse and banjo
clubs will entertain In LocksFby ball.
New songs and some choice novelties
will be introduced. The sale o. ressrved
seats will Be open "Wednesday morning
at the box Office.
Tuesday night Miss Anna Carpenter
viii be heard In concert with the Ladies'
Literary club. Miss Carpenter viii be
assisted by local talent. and this NJ her
last appearance in public before joining
Seidl's orchestra as soprano soloist
Wang the merry opera dealing the
troubles OF a regent OF Siam, will be
heard in the Powers on Wednesday
night The piece Is elaborately staged
and costumcd. Charles Stevens will
appear in the title role.
Tonight Henry George viii lecture in
Lockerby hall on The Crime OF Pow
erty' for the benefit Of organized char
ity. The lecturer 10 famous az q theor'
list. the topic timely spd the object a
worthy one.
The Girl I Left Behind Me-" Ba'
lasco Fyls's military drama. viii be seen
In The Powers on Saturday night
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

IN. BofiA Carhurcies, Enl2rxrd Giands.
Talncrs and Ssellinxs. and al Bleed. skin.
ard sralp Dts~-ss. from q cuurnor hlnfch 80
>ruptfon - tie wsrsf scrofais--ths<e are PR
ferflr erd pernsn~nfiY curad ~ ~
In building NJ ri~~isd f-sh snsi strength q
pzie. punv, scrofaious chiidrsn. ncthing can
elusi -
Crll<< tlss crdinsrv spsfnC ueiicfnes O.
rarap~riiles. ths Discovery works sy9asIlv
w-ii - al sexEos< Al ths vesr round snd
IN Al cs~e>. = = rsarsafsrf e. n cfhtr
Mood nn~s,,cire n n = sssr fails g. beneft CO
cnfr - $50 hlcct pprtEsr bus ~ ths cheap-
- Tsu psy cniv for ~ e,cs yuu Get
BAY q resssble feaierz Vita s1v cff~~<
syssfhinx go th<f psss th~Ea hsftzF vii
prshxhly Be erg~f - tnss e. God Per-
kzg~ q 4. fer tk<ss !. bst IL e<zt y. fr tcsL
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

Az iron soldier has been invented.
which when wound up In active service.
marches up to the enemy, delivering
shots from a magazine In his abdominal
cavity. and finally winds mp his glorious
career by blowing himself to pieces in
the midst OF the opposing ranks by
means OF dynamite stored in his head
How handy this would be for men OF
Cisveland's stamp. In case Of a draft,
they could step to the telephone and
order substitute from the nearest ma
chine shop.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

GEosoE II. BAEBoUR. a citizen of De-
troit. interested himself in behalf Of the
city poor and sent out one thousand cir
cular appeals to business men and mer-
chants asking for donations The scheme
seems 10 have worked well. Replies in
the first days mail brought pledges
which amounted to si-2po 1t IL pro-
posed TO distribute thedonations through
the Associated Charities. an organiza-
ton very similar to the Charity organi-
nation society OF Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

One Will Be Opened at the Hot
Springs

Las VEGAS. n. NJ. Dec. lit is re-
ported that Waddingham. a noted west
ern sporting character, has leased the
Montezuma hotel at the Hot Springs.
Monte Carlo This hotel was built by
the Atckison road at lavish expense
for the purpose Of giving it's patrons a
comfortable stopping place on tho over
land tour TO California. but has never
been run at a profit as winter resort
Waddingham tried 70 secure lease OF a
hotel at Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
for this purpose some years ago, but the
deal was not contaminated.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

OF. Lours. Dec 17.-Martin Muldoon
has agreed to throw McF'adden twice in
an hour New Years evening at the
Olympic theatre. Manager shore will
put up n 500 purse for the match. IL
McFadden stays with Muldoon that
long. without Muldoon gaining two falls.
or II he succeeds in gaining one fall
from Muldoon in the hour, he wins the
nurse
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

THE Hawaiian trouble is attributed 10
some quarters 20 the fact that Clevs-
lands governor belt has slipped and his
wheel has been going round rapidly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

" there is yet democrat who l. not
satisfied that President Cleveland IL en-
tircly subservient to the great Il am
power. let him carefully review the last
message Of the would be dictator.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

IL Is calculated TO arouse suspicion
that some one With a strong political
pull Is working to defeat the prosecution
in the Cronin murder case. that Cook
county has no money 10 spend for the
expenses incident TO trial Of Dan Cough
n,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

so rHE Crows have left their reserva.
ton. They are probably en- route for
Washington 10 furnish the menu for
Cleveland and Greshsm's Hawaiian
banquet
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

Mrs Emma l. Mills OF the Evening
Press slipped on the icy walk at the
corner OF Ransom and Lyon streets yes
terday afternoon. and sustained Coils
fracture OF the left wrist. DIR. Hubert
reduced the fracture.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

DAD IfFf a HOLT ere nr~psfsl 20 furnish
IL De- 4. Hsfin siel<l n % Stttout seets.
eNift- - ssn.- msFrr - ~ ete.. ~ 80 rates
S'a.xis iosnesl sepeyste y desired fslsphons
fftl o. -. - -, eft~r buziness bouf. OF two
dlys sl.ssd y - sssb.e
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18


no roU WANT n0xEYf-Is "a. you yin
y nnd u 10 Jour sdvsnt>ss 70 - ~ bsfon
We make iea.s q. ho.ssheld srods. pianos.
KIND a. The lowest psssiSis rates saa "a tie
quickest possible fine.
- Our io.ns ere made without psls.sis .sd
sion-
Loans can BE- carried a. long a. desired OF
ss C. n sr .s ps eas
duess the cost Of carrying the loan
II youows balance on fus nifnre. piano or
other property, We VII Peg % up for yoa and
and are % arranged n ~ parties calling upon
Ne nsy b waited upon quickly and coortsons-
Remember that you have the nss Of both the
property and the money and can return the
"S SS,a 4 tx Ra IT6 MORTGAGE LOAN CO
Room 2 Tower Block. Phone ls&a
Corner q honros. Pssd sud Canal So
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security At
xvl the lowest rates Of Interest ~ William n.
Gilbert eeasral real estate and loan agent
i and ] can place Il for You frps Of charge,
call At - snd 81 New Houssnsn block.
MONEY WANTED : In sums AZ. follows:
,',s ,s s nn and o. SOD re- Haus -
man block. Stf 4. r. AxrIsDEI-
BUSINESS cARos.
a RNoLD pays esss for carpets, stoves, :, fss-
scription. at 70 South Division street. -
CHRIsrMAs win soon be here. yoa can buy
" the very incest presents In watches, rings
or jeWelry on weekly payments az THOMSON
Bros 1 Co. iss West Bridge street cheap. q
GoTLoB sCHLICENTZ = Gsn,lemen's gar
" ments cleaned, dyed aud repaired; dry
cleaning securing specially. Work done
On shcrt I.otice. Basement " Canal ST, with
,nieago Laundry. go
L oCKsMITH--Cslf on d. p, Clark. ~ Ar
IL cads. ne has Just received the largest con-
sigamcps Of all kinds Of key blanks ever
ceived Ia this city. lie IL now prepared TO ~ .
KEY 10 any lock. 81
r ADIEs-Hsvs your plush coats remodslsi'
IL into stylish capes and jackets by an expert.
street, frst door opposite ten story block. 81
T FAVE orders at scribn re drux ssors. -
IL Monroe street, Cor Grand Rapids moving
van: goods packed, moved and stored l. p
Deso. propristor Phone Isl
MUSIC furnished for dances and private
VI parties IS kllswortA ave-. Pred Finch,
manager ~
MUSIC furnishsd Cor public aud private
VI balh- Prof Erast. 20 South Division
street Is
AIRS NELLIE coRBoTT. dress making
vi pariors: cutting and fitting. - Goodrich
street S5.l mo
DLEASURE SLEIGH Cor parties and balls.
Il furnished with four horses, all eomp iete I;
prices reasonable. Cat en- %. H. Shaver. livery
stable. l07 hent street. telephone So 80
DICcARDo IAMUccIs Industrial and arts
IL rio Academy OF Drnwing. The school VIII
be IN sesssou from 10 n. NJ 10 Il M, and from
TO D. IN On Monday. Wednesday and Friday
of each week also dnf ING the evenings OF above
days from - to sD y. N no. q Pearl
street. 2im
Union BUTTER sTORE-2.ooo pounds Of
u choice roll goods received daily that viii
sell fer % &c pound: al % nBe grade Of hut
terine that will sell Tor IS. IL and isc pound
RubadsAux bros. No. 10 East bri lge street,
opposite Hermitage block. 81
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

TaE beastly weather which Is coming
slong just now Is probably a taste OF the
raw material democrats are crying for.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

During the six days which the last will have
which shall make special effort cell
our of articles This year money
should If made let them be
useful il there nothing needed in
the household then send charity oganiza
tion hospital. worthy family of your
acquaintance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

- every poison
ard IruParify of
yusr Mod, By Dr.
Pferees Golden
Medical Discov.
gy n-n here's
. eiesr skfn and .
ciaan sysfeu Tee
t<r. Salf rhenm.
- E--~l
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

Grand Rapt5s. Mifht. Der. IA ia I
~cfire u herebg efrsn tbss The sss-szrneut
rol fof tie Improvement ~ south frosp>ct
street frvlrn WsshinRioa effeeftp rfatt street is
meat tf4fron fos ire rerlof cf feentE days
irou. THIS data ~ the sfes of ts> cits trsazarsx
fifr hsl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18
LEGAL.


Treasurer's Notice
City Treasrrsrs Of8ce,
Grand Rapids. Mich. Dec. J. ls93 I
Notice II hereby given that the assessment
roil for the Construction OF a sewef in Charles
street iron Shermhn street 10 Thomas
atrtst h. row IN my hands, and that viii TO
cefye payment thsreon tos the period 81 twenty
days from this date AZ tbs offcs OF tho city
ecu X. Il soRRicK. CITY Treasures.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

Trcasurer's Notice
Ciss Treasurer's Ofzcs.
Grand Rapids Mich. Dec. 6. fscu
Notice h hereby gsvea that the assessment,
roll fof the Improvement 1T calder ret
from Fast Fulton street ~ I herr strees
h now IN nv hands. aud that ] viii receive
payment thereon for the period of twenty days
iFosa this cate ~ ths oftics % the ei'y treas
urer. city hall
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

Treasurcr's Notice
City Treasurers Ofics.
Grand Rapids. Mich. lee. 4 ts3l I
Notice y he-sbf xivea that shs assessment
roll Tor tile construction OF Q sewer ~ 0<tefioc
stree. 10 prescott stfeet uf y noW In
ment thereon Cor the period Of twenty days from
tim. date st tbs othcs % tia ssI treasurer,
dssss n. H soRRIcK. cp rrsasas-4
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

ffrHnf Ee1ilft. MI Der. g f's1f I
Nosi~e = Serehg xfsen that tlfs assessus4t
rrll fcf tks inlrrsvrrness q Island stre~t
hon fll<s rft sreuHs - inxf ftfsFA a
re- n .ss hsnls snd that si1 reoelss rssr.
rnsnf tisernsu for TIE perlDd 81 twenty dsys frs,
Ikis ssss a. tbs ef1es q tbs eity trrssessf eits
sss1 HH soBRIcK. oss Trs.su-r.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

Trca<urcr-s Nostce
tsy Ifrasurrr's OFF,,
fsrsrs Rapids. Nlch-. rsc. N ikz1
Notice Il hereby Eiven that The ss<fssneat
roll Tor the construction 81 seHtf sgftem "a
n ads-sr - 3 aaa IN sthef slf efs a. Pert nd
avenue h pov Ia mf hsbds, srd that vii -
cesvs pay ments on ssfns for The psriod Of tsrniy
days frun this date. - The olfsce 81 The eitF
jan \. "a soRRicK. ciu Trssssrss
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18


IL rk<ss y. - =. =; i.s =. l'ss.s -. ::
rsen 4 Le.sss ssssE. ess. s~s-,.
500 50 .. e. 81 { 800 =: q, q. =: :.
wdi go ssEs esss ana sl> ssi.-ss : = 80 1' =
49, ss.. ne s. - : e. - - .s
seattsszf Esst q he siss- HiAasz orn.kAz
WI HAVE san hosss asd ~ /. ss,y 1.
~ TRADE fr 4sce fsfn Hesf cts. 40 >
RAD koose as 10. Ter <Aaere f4r1li nls4
, ,,s4s = = -: sss - ss':s 4. ...s.ss :
had fer el<y prorsrts. Seal ) jzns-es. "a
sSas@i ssxses. ssdss tl.s Ola ><t4ea>l b<ak
RRINE : JAMESON. c.ssi .sre-< ~
-, sea ed nal ss,ste. nr<<es1a..s> ss<.<k.
40 sollsssloas tnasT oRd Aslia.sl ks1k
HoTu snd. svs hea--s sd IS i.s< for sails
Nan Zoe 81. ~: si.e . f.sns verb :. 40 -
s sss = Ss ass - ESD - s 90
ssli : "a - ). = i: osssss :sss-. rfsss -
l Real E1sss&
nss seed .srn -. 80 sesss
hss god fsrm q -. -. - srrs.
g. - tsrn es-.--- . sexss
fsss.ss &c sssd chs ssss<so. c.i . ss o.
4 Cor ssis. one pisss Z - ''l n i.ss. s ss -
cstsd And y >ss heassna1 block
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18
PHYSICIANS.

nR. FRED " WRIGHT - Ofl-r and resi
~ dencs = Piainheld avenue. corner % Car.
rser 0fisre hoars ir, m - "a nl.. 90 and
"a ~. m 1elephene .E1S simo
nR 4. NePberson physicisn and surgeon
~ GO &c hturs 80 TO n - q. m. 10 and
20 ? D N. Ohicr. Eaaal trs9. over J. 4.
West 20. ; drug stsrs Telephone I10: resi-
dcnce. - Iufner kfrenf te.enhena ~ aAisn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

cNyDEF. MURPHY 4 CO. i seiilnr frss-
- class beeeh sn8 maple wood 81 sps< ccrt
fcnr. Rfkn sad hsy prompt delisery; y
tiTsnslxiiis svepneE teiephs ne ira 81
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18
saTrs ANO MASSAGE.

pAIHs AND NAssAGis- Ladies' wishing
- trst slaxs TURKISH or Russian baths. any
Hyeienic treatment tr Farial Treatment ean
now ind Mrs. kstf Washington 90 <ts Oftaws
street. Afs. Nate VAST rgfon has had yesrs
experiences and gives farticulzr attention 20 IN
ralids. Effm
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18
WOOD AND coal.

s.ToyE WOOD CHEAP 2 cords "a = cords
= $50, ~ coFds SIS Spe tai prizes on car
.o's q Dr. narie. feiephoDe al. trsnd Rap
Is Nea>ef erks. al
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

l. KfLsTaoM-wcod. = enrd. fourtA
t<s and .. T. a L erossia< telepbons fese
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18


ct cannot ten In this letter al hat Ifood's
earSaparills has done for us. but can shy this
much; Our son ylnnio had q running soTs on
hls face, beginning on one side and moving under
Ms CHA 10 TIE other side. We Tried every thing
% euro q. but no help came. and for focr long
years Il continued. unsigaay and very trouble
some. Several persons arsei us 10 si';e hia
HOODS sarsapsrilia. and We found that he I'M
proved while taking the nst bottle. weEeptoa
Hoods : :..;;,. Cures
giving u to him unfi he had taksn four bottles.
The sors has entire , healed NJ. nothing 'eFafin-
ing but ne scar vhich he vii esrry ell lis lie
Re i sosinsl strrng and healthy. aaf We giye 81
fse praise % Hessls SaTsavariIl1" Nh and
Nks- q. W DAVIS. toustana ~, Man.
Moods pliis are profnp' aad efscHsnt yes
sAsy n sztsoa sold b. al druggists SIC.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

~ MONEY SIS FOR 81: SO for s. 500 for 81 /:
- $40 for s.; % for $40 Address p. U. box
%, Portland, Ore. 3s0
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18
MIsCELLANEoUs.

EoR SALE OR TRADE--A fsw lots. will tax
= horse aad sleigh in part pay; sss W. Bridg
street =,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18
SKATING RINK.

DLAINFlEL.D avenue roller skating riak l.
Il open "a the public. Attcrneon sessioa
from la 20 I. eyeang session from - IA
There VII be ssfiss o. prixo sks;ing dusing
the season. admission - cents, skates ~ cenfz
-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-18

eSr received 800 sample pairs OF ladies and
~ mems and ehildren's school boots NJ a shoes
inst vii sell below eost. &. a. Harrington.
5l-s3 Lyon street gi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-05
APPEALING TO 4 BLIND ItN'S FRIENDS.

Marvin r. Clark one OF New-York's well known
writer's for more than thirty years became totally
blind five years ago. and since that time has made
brave fight. In this he would have succeeded had
not nervous disorders followed and overtaken him.
prostrating and ncapacitating him for WORK MS
physicians now declare that he must have rest
from the arduous and wearing work of his pfoies
sion and a committee OF his friends. composed OF
more than eighty prominent men of this city. mas
been formed for the purpose OF creating IuiiI
which will place him above want for the remaimus'
OF his life Its appeal will be issued In a lew Jays
For many months Mr.. Clark has declined the prof
fered aid OF his friends. but they have oVercome
his scrupes and his inability to WORK 'ohse'
forces him to accept the situation; =, " raor.rd
The treasurer OF the committee - ~ w, ion.
No 900 Temple Court, to whom all communications
should be addressed and who Will promptly as
knowledge the receipt OF contributions 10 the iuho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-05
MR.. sCHENCK AND THE CIVIL SERVICE
LAW.

Albany Nov A-Martin Schenck. the State En-
gineer and Surveyor has written letter IN reply
to note of inquiry from George McAneny Jr.,
Secretary of the State Civil Service Reform League.
as to Mr.. Schenck's attitude toward the CIVIL Ser
vice law The State Engineer says. in part:
II do not believe that during my term OF ONCE ]
have violated the provisions of either the civil
Service or any other law governing this Depart
ment. Immediately after the passage OF the CIVIL
Service law the then State Engineer and Sur
veyor after consultation with the Civil Service
Commission. voluntarily placed within the restrc-
tons of law all OF the patronage of this De-
partment: and now all appointments. except hrst,
the Deputy State Engineer; second bonded officers;
third the chief clerk: and. fourth. chainmen, are
made from lists furnished TO me by the Civi Ser
vice Commission of names OF those standing hlgh-
est In an open competitive examination. As 10 the
fourth class II has been the judgment OF my pred
ecessors az well az OF the Civil Service Commits
sion their duties required the exercise OF 80
low grade OF professional skill that 1t was not
practicable to devise any examination unless IL
might be "a physical to test their eligibility to
appointment Since | have held office nave Wig
orousy carried out this agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-05

EFFORTS TO INDUCE EX-MiYOR HART TO 4,

EFFORTS TO INDUCE EXMiYoR HART TO &C.
CEPT THE REPUBLICAN, NOMINATION.
Boston. Nov. 1 tSpeciaD.A movement; is on foot
to induce eX-Mayor Thomas " Hart be the Re-
publican candidate for Mayor this fail Mr. Hart
made AN excellent record during the two years he
served the city as Mayor, and he to be the
strongest candidate the party could put in the
field 1t is not positively known that Mr.. Hart
would consent TO run. He Is a man Of independent
fortune and the salary of $1,000 would be no OBJ
fec, to him. lie would draw good many Demo
cratic votes
ii was given out several months ago that Mayor
Matthews would not for the office again: but
that when Mr.. Matthews hoped to receive the
Democratic nomination for Governor II Is alto
gethcr probable that lie VIII be a candidate for re-
nomina ZION for the fourth term
Boston has hit upon novel and expensive
The law provides that VIXEN a building is torn
down or burned the new structure shall be set
back far enough. give uniform width sixty
feet 10 the street. This is chiefly interesting 10
I,ropc In Washington and fremont SITS. where
the street Is In some localities nearly sixty
leet wide. much 10 the annoyance of everybody
The sidewalks in Of the streets In New York
are as wide Washington-st In places
whlle the sidewalks Will not permit Of two people
abreast passing others comfortably.
The Republicans feel confident Of carrying the
STATE by a good majority next week. Everything
ihnchtes mat the entire ticket VIII be elected
seIyatiVe estimate Of the Republican majority Ii
iivvV.V ana many estimate much higher figure.
Iheie has not for years been manifested much
interes, IN campaign meetings. There were at least
iovv people IN Mechanics Hall last saturday night
10 near ek-Speaker Reed and others. The registra-
probable.