davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
Do NOT LIKE WORK
Congress Opens Today With
Few Members Present.
BlLLS COMING UP THIS WEEK
The Ansi-opsion Measure Ap, to BE- Rsis-
gated as Unfaish-d BUSINESS.
"Ihe Great Claimant"

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.--The senators
and repre- sentslives VINO gn home dur
ing the holiday recess rarely hasten
their return to ,ho capitol, 90 there Is
likely to be small attendance in both
houses tomorrow, when congress meets
again, and the seats will possibly not
be filled before next week.
In the senate there are indications of
q struggle for place between the anti
option bill, the bill for the repeal Of
the purchase OF silver act, and tho
quarantine and immigration suspension
bills. The first business in order will
be the McGarrahan bill, which comes
mp by unanimous consent in the morn
ing nour. Senator wilson of Iowa and
others have speeches TO deliver on TINS
subject aud they promise TO occupy the
morning hours during the week, greatly
TO the concern OF the friends of the
'great CLAIMANT" who realize that the
bill cannot long be kept in its priv.
legged condition TO the exclusion OF
other business. After the morning
hour tomorrow the anti-option bill will
probably be taken up for further de-
bate.
Senator Mcpherson, before the recess,
gave notice that he would call up nis
resolution to repeal the Sherman silver
act promptly on the assembling of con-
gress. and he can ut least succeed in dc.
livering q speech on the subject. More
than that can hardly be expected at
this time, IN view of the reluctance Of
republican senators to move in the
matter until q line OF policy Is adopted
at the caucus soon to be presented.
MIR. washburns's Little hill.
The immigration committee Is ex-
tremely anxious to take some action
on the quarantine and suspension bulls.
Ii Mr.. Washburne does not succeed In
pushing his antl-option bill to a vote
by Friday, the indications are that they
| will make q determined effort to dis.
place that measure as the unfinished
business. In this attempt they will
have the support of some senators who
fear the cholera. and others who fear
the antl-Option bill. or who want to get
on with other business.
| The only business of importance
likely to bs transacted this week in the
house Is the passage of the fortifica-
ton appropriation bill, which is III the
charge of Mr.. Breckenridge of Ken
lucky. There is but little chance that
a quorum will be present tomorrow,
aud the appropriation bill will not be
called up till this Thursday. The sp-
preparation committee expect that
there will be little, If any, general de-
bate upon it, and that it will pass dur
ing the day.
Chairman Martin Of the invalid pen
sions committee will take the earliest
opportunity to cali up the private pen
sions bills which are now on the caleu-
dsr of unfinished business, but he will
not do 50 until hs Is convinced that
there is quorum present to vote upon
them. Altogether the remainder of
the week promises to be uneventful in
congress.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
HE WANTED TO DIE
Albert E. Wing Killed His De-
praved Wife.
WOULD HAVE PLEADED GUILTY
The Judge Induces Wing 10 Change His
Plea ana . Jury May ulti-
mately Aecuit

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 3.-Albert +.
Wing. who murdered his wife, the
beautiful but depraved Miriam Ewes
Wing. about two months ago. was
brought before court Tor trial today.
lie had no attorney and asked for a
private conference with the judge.
which was granted. He stated 10 his
honor that he was tired of life. that
remaining in Jail WAS like so much
torture I, him, and that as ne believed
there was no possible chance for him
to escape the galIows. he desired To
plead guilty and asked for the death
sentence to be pronounced. The Judge
expressed his surprise, but Wing relter-
atcd his desire, but Was pursuaded that
perhaps there might be chance to
escape death. He finally consented TO
plead not guilty aud AJAX for a contnu-
snce of his case to secure attorneys,
which was granted Until February IL.
Tnsre has been but one case sin,ilar To
this in Louisville, and that was when
Albert Turner, colored. who killed
Jennie Bowian. pleaded guilty. The
Judge delivered the case as 1t stood to
the jury. who. after few minutes de-
liberation, returned u verdlc. of willlul
murder, for which he was hanged.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

No One Colorado Party Strong Enough
to Organizc the HOUSE.

DESyER, Jan. 3.-The legislature
situation is still very much mixed ani
the organization of the two houses ia
as much matter OF doubt "a ever.
Combins tions are made ard broken as
rapidly as made. The republican SEN
stOrs have decided 10 present the name
of Senator Smith, the popullst, the
name of Il. Clarke Wheeler, the
straight democrat. the name OF Cas-
smeno BsreIa. the "Whlte Wings"
the name OF Senator Mckinley for
speaker pro tenn IT the senate. In the
house straight democrat members ad-
here to Mr. Wooen for speaker. AZ
neither party has a clear majority in
the senate some sort of combination
must be made. and tho chances favor
a fusion of democrats and popuhsts,
tho former trying to mako deal by
which they can secure some OF the
patronage. IndicatIous are that the
republicans will organize the house
and populist-democrats the senate.
The legislature will meet tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

passed him the lsst three laps. There
vas some surprise after the mile WAS
finished. thinking that be bad not
broken the record. The tlmekeepers
then hnng out the hgurss 2s2o. john
con Was enthusiastically spplauded Tor
his performances.
Then came the most splendid race of
the afternoon. w. A. Rhodes took .
shy NJ the five mile record aud cut Il
down 10 the very lowest figure. lie
MAS paced by Ballard. steel, Leonard
and Johnson. lie started of at aim .,
his speediest gait and never wayered =
foot during the race. lie seemed as
fresh Al the end as before he started.
The former record for i've miles WAS
1929. Rhodes made IL today IN 1903
He not only smashed the i've mile re.
cord but sandwiehed in new records for
two. three and four miles.
Following are the figures for each
mile: 2:35; two miles. 5:i0; three miles,
7:i4; four miles, lo:26, and five miles,
1900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
LIKE MEDIAEvAL EARONS.
\ Polish Robber Chief Captured by
Austrian Troops.

AuSu1au 4roopS-
vienna, Jan. S.-The authorities at
warsaw are excited over the spread of
origandage in Russian Poland. The
province of Rsdem, adjoining Austrian
GAlica, mas recently been infested by u
band of twenty brigands, led by no.
torlous robber chief named Julian
Voyte. These robbers grew so told
that they attacked the residence of a
wealthy land owner named Netcnkor-
witch, who had refused to pay them
blackmail. They slaughtered the live
plur dering the house set 1t on fire.
getting away from his house, aud suf-
fcitd greatly while in concealment.
Some of his employees carried word OF
the outrage to the authorities and on
the following day force OF troops
went In pursuit of the brigands, who
made slow progress on account of being
loaded with plunder. The troops over
took the robbers IN forest, when a
sharp tight occurred. The robbers made
. fierce resistance and wounded several
of the soldiers, but the bandits were at
length subdued and taken prisoners.
The troops tn0n made their way to the
abode of Voyte, the robber leader.
There they found 4 large quantity of
stolen wealth, the place being fitted up
IN u rich style. In the cellar Of Voyte's
house q peasant Was found whom the
robber chief was holding for ransom.
A number Of land owners in the neigh
borhood of Savada have had their resi-
dences sacked by brigands who were
inclinedto appear where they were least
expected, thus battling the police and
leading the troops on many different
marches.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
WILL RE-NOMINArE DAVIS.
The Minnesota Legislature Conven.
With the Usual Combination.


ST. PAUL, Jan. 3.-The twenty-eighth
annual session of the Minnesota legis-
lature opened today with but few fea-
tares. and after the routine business
was disposed of adjourned. The sem
ate. being mostly composed of held
0vers. got d wn to business very quick
aud at , O'Clock adjourned for the day.
All the alliance members voted with
the republicans. In the house j. J..
Furlong WAS the democratic caucus
candidate for speaker. The followers
OF A. j. Greer, who backed the repub-
lican caucus. made an attemp. to force
an adjournment till 8 O'Clock, the
Greer republicans having agreed to
join the democrats in sucn move. II
this could be done the democrats would
support Greer for speaker. The
scheme vas defeated by vote of 63 TO
10, there being three abscntees. The
joint house and senate committees on
senatorial caucus for nominating
United States senator issued call for
republican caucus TO be held on We'd
nesday evening, at which Senate.
DAVIS will bs re-nominated. The demo.
Gratis have not yet decided when to
hold their caucus.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
HAS NO DAMAGE CLAIMS.
Mexico VIII Not Ask For Any of Our
Cash-Discreet Mexico.

CRY OF MEXICO, Jan. 3.-The best in
formed authorizes state that no claims
for damages against the United States
growing out of tho raids of bandits
along the border have been presented
to the government at Washington. The
Mexican legation wss, however, ordered
to point to the United States the evils
arising from the raids and to request
that vigilance along the border be in
creased and more troops be sent to pre-
vent further incurslons from American
territory. The news that the Mexican
government had decided upon an eneI-
getic campaign on the frontier agains:
the bandits mas been joyfully received
here. General Refs Is now in the City
of Mexico III consultation with Presi.
dent D.az IN regard TO the raids.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

Mlo Iomlsnson Cannot bear ms pas-
grace. So Takes His Life.
cRAwFoRpviLIE, Ind. Jan. e.-Ihe
excitement caused by the fight Of Milo
Tomllnsou, the wealthy horsemau, two
weeks since and u5sequent revia-
tion OF the frauds and forgerles he had
perpeirated. has been revived. TOM
linson's father made good his sons
shortage aud last week, learning that
be WAS sick in Missouri, telegraphed
him 10 come home. The unfortunate
man came ~ far as Covington and be-
ing too sick To continue HE Journey bis
brother-in-iaw WAS sent for and the pair
started home tonight. Just as the train
reached Charlottesville and while the
brother-in-law. Mr.. McCiamrock. WAS
putting on his overcoat, Tomiinson
pulled revolver from his pocket and
sent bullet into his brain. Tomlin-
son died instantly and when the station
Was reacned his bleeding body was
carried out 10 his father, who had
come down to welcome him nome.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
cHiLIAN INDEMNITY Cash.
A Naval Board Will Make the Awards
10 Sailors.

10 Sailors.
WAsnlSeToE, Jan. 3.--The secretary
OF the navy today appointed Capt. w.
S. Schley Iaeutenant Commander
Uriel Sebreo and Passed Assistant Sur
geon Cosltt . board 10 consider and re-
port u plan for the equitable distribu-
ton OF tho Chilean Indemnity fund of
$4,000. The board will meet IN the
office Of Captain Schicy on Staten
Island, n. y. next Monday for the
purpose OF preparing record OF the
injuries sustained by the sallors of the
Baltimore IN the riots at Va.psraiso
October 10, 1891, aud will recommend
proper distribution OF the money in
proportion 70 the injuries sustained by
each. Secretary Tracy made thor
ough examination OF the law and pre-
cedents bearing on the case. and con-
cluded that be has full authority under
the law as it stands to distribute the
fund.
The disbursement of the $50, 900 paid
by Spain to the United States III settle
ment OF the Virginius affair is regard
ed as . satisfactory precedent for
action in this case. The Virgiuns
award was distributed by the secretary
OF state without recourse to congress
and the validity of HE action has never
been queftoned. A small part of that
fund is still IN the state department
awaiting final settlement.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
vFRY MERRY WAR.
Two Pennsylvania Legislators Claim
Their Election and Both Sworn In.


Two Pennsylvania Legislators Claim
Their Election and Both Sworn In.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 3.-The legis-
lature met in biennial session today.
Some excitement occurred in the house
when the clerk IN reading The list mem.
bers inserted William II. Andrews, re-
publican. from Crawford county. in
place of Wilbur X. Highly, democrat.
the legality OF whose election Andrews
had contested. Caleb Thompson, re-
publican, of Warren WAS elected
speaker OF the house. Alter the mem-
bers have been sworn IN IL was dis
covered that Andrews and Highly hal
gathered with the crowd and butn took
the oath. Highly, who was first on
hand. was in the seat belonging TO
Crawford county Andrews will slip
into II whenever 1t Ia vacated and a
merry war is promised. When hoth
branches had organized, the governor =
message WAS read IN the respective
hOusee
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
WANT IT REPEATED.
Boston Business Men Want Purchases
of Silver Bullion Stopped.

Boston Business Men Want purchases
of Silver Bullion Stopped.
BosToi', Jan. 3.-Ata SPECIAL meeting
of the Boston chamber of commerce
this afternoon the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, As we merchants and citi-
zens of Boston assembly, under the
auspices of the Boston chambero of COM
merce, firmly believe that the con-
tinued purchase OF silver bullion by the
government of the United States Is n
menace to the stability of national
finances and an element Of grave danger
to the commercial interests vi the
country.
Resolved, That We respectfully and
earnestly urge our senators and repre-
sentatives IN congress TO use every effort
t. secure Immediate repeal of the silver
purchase act of 1890.
Resolved. That the secretary Of this
chamber be instructed TO forward a
copy OF these resolutions to the presI-
dent of the United States and TO each
of the senators and representatives in
congress from this state.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

that any trs1ops removed before the
An of March would toe replaced by
Others, SO that the military portion OF
the proesssioa wenld not suffer there
hy. Secretary Esklns informed the
eomnittee that tue conditions were
such that II WAS possible ~ ass. mbie at
Washington iy Maren 4. with extra
ordinary expense, an unusually large
numser # troops and ne wouid give
Instructions To have this done. The
detail OF the movement VAS at once
placed in the hands OF Major General
schofieid ana when his criers are car
ried out the inaugural procession next
March will contain probably larger
representation OF the army oil the
Unted States than on any similar oe-
caslon before.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

wAsHISeToS, Jan. 3.-wm. X. Van
derbuilt today lest on all the points at
issue i'll the applications brought IN the
United States supreme court by Henry
Morrison, the master OF his sunke u
yacht. Aiva, TO restrain the Massachu-
setts district court from proceeding
with Its libel proceedings in behalf OF
toe owners of the Henry F. Dimock
and also 10 compel the United States
district court for southern New York
to renstate his (Morrlson'sl case
against the Dimock, which the court
had dismissed because of proceedings
In the Massachusetts court.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
He Did No, Paten, the Box,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The eourt of
claims reconvened today and . num-
ber of opinions were handed down.
Among them was one dismisslng the
case of George +. Kirk, assignee OF
Samuel Strong, who sought to recover
$50. 900 rs royalty on street letter boxes
alleged to have been invented by
Strong. The opinion holds that Strong
was not the inventor in fact. but that
the boxes were the result of experi-
ments of postal officials and that
Strong simply manufactured them for
the United States, carrying out the
ideas Of others.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
Hardin Wants Damages.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. S-Charles E.
Hardin. the Adams express messenger
who was taken IN custody by Wells
Fargo detectives and brought to this
city under suspicion of havni & stolen
the package containing $4,000, filed
suit this evening against the Adams g
and Wells Fargo Express companies
jointly for $4,000 damages for false
imprisonment. Hardin was brought
here To see if Mr.. Brenner, who made
the stencil used by the robber, could
identify him. The identification failed
and Hardin was released.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

Homestead Poisoners Were Arrested In
the Wrong State.

ASS vvACh6 SeAeSs
PIrTsBURo. Jan. 3.-Thc arrest IN Gin
cinnati on Monday of Antonio Gull
fnyte and William Coleman, who are
charged with being implicated III the
alleged plot to poison the non.union
men at Homestead. was wholly sur
prise to the Pinkerton men IN the em-
ploy of the Carnegie Steel company.
They wanted to have the men arrested
in Indiana or Kentucky, where the re-
quirements Of extrsditlon laws are
much easier satisfied. Under the OHIO
laws, before the accused can be extra
dited, true bill must have been found
against them. There is now only the
information before the alderman,
which reads the same as the informa-
ton against Dempsey. Beatty, David
eon and Others who are charged with
feiOuious assault. In the cases OF
Guilfoyte and Coleman, it will be I'M
possible to get through the red tape
and get the papers 10 Cincinnati before
Friday mornings In the meantime the
men will have had plenty OF time 70
get out writs of habens corpus.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
LOOKS LAKE sToCKBRrDeE.
The Preliminary Bout on Caucus FsvoD
Him.

Who viii be next senator' That's
the question in Lansing today. AZ 3
o'clock this afternoon all the republi-
can representatives bdt four snd =
large majority Of the senators. had ar
rived. The newcomers are tenderiy
and confdennally handled IN the
lothaes Of the two main senatorini
hesdonarters. ssSky" Olds and Milo
Campt,eil are still presiding over their
respective couidrons. and fs each
representative arrives hers led up 20 tie
pfesid NJ GEM. allowed 10 hsten 10 the
seductive b8hbiing for a moment aud
then starred into the seething nsess.
Boih Senator stockt, Is r. and sx4Gos-
ernor Luce are resting IS much IS poe
sihle and shu~ vlsis,iy the effects of fbe
tstfis. Their active litufsasnfs never
sleep, however. and keen themselves
strung ap - high usrsors Tgfch tlv
she exritene8t Of The eafnpsiEn. a
remor ina, the tz-govefnor naa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
WANTS 1T REVERSED.
The Indiana Registration Law Does Not
Win Approval.

IA - tRASsAss
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. 3.-Attorney
General Smith today filed petition In
the supreme court for rehearlng IN
the case involving the constitut:onality
of the registration feature OF the Aus
tralian ballot law, which the court set
aside four days previous to the cleo
ton. The law required that persons
who had been absent from the state on
business OF the state or the United
States for period of SIX months or
more before the election but who still
clsimed citizenship in the state should
register with the county clerk their in
tention to vote at the next ensuing
election. The law was aimed at that
class of alleged citizens who hold posi-
tons IN Washington. who never pay
taxes in Indiana, but who come here
every four years to vote. The court
held that registration could not be re-
CURED of one class Of citizens and not
of another, and that q registry law
must apply to all classes. The attor-
ney general now asks tnat this decision
be reversed on the ground that the
court erred in constructing the constl-
tuition.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
Recognfze His Worth.

LONDON. Jan. 3.-A proposal is being
discussed by the underwriters of Liver
pool and London to present Captain
Mckay, Engineer Tomlinson and the
other officers of the Umbria. with
handsome sum of money III recognition
of their services in having taken the
Umbria into port successfully after the
accident TO the shaft. The underwrit-
ers will await similar action, which Is
expected from the present Cunard
Steamship company.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
I,,rctric L.Irht Works nlaz..

Fr. WAYNE. Ind, Jan. 3.--The srnia-
ture or arc department OF the ft
Wayne Electr'c company's works WAS
damaged hy FIRE snd water to the ex-
tent OF $4,000 or s75, 900 this evening.
The insurance on the plant IS s5s2, 500.
aud as the main chops are intact the
company VIII not supeBd operations
longer ;nsn fs~ days
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
ArguesWith Pistols.

FARMERsvILLE, La. Jan. 3.-A dead
ly shooting affair occurred yesterday
AT Marion, small town fourteen miles
northwest of here, between A. Carroll
and j. b. Carroll OH one side and B.
Alexander on the other side, resulting IN
the killing of A. Carroll aud mortally
woundlng the other Carroll, and Leech
Alexander and Oscar Cox received
painful but not dangerous wounds.
Thirty pistol shots were fired. There
has been bad blood existing for come
time between the parties, owing to n
law suit.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
Flcquct May Retire.

PARIS, Jan.3.-Figaro today says that
the next batch of persons selected by
the government for the prosecution for
completely in the Panama affair in
cludes ;our more members of the
chamber Of deputies and an ex-min-
ister. Figaro also says 1t is reported
that NJ. Floquet. president of the
chamber of deputies, will Withdraw
from parliament In consequence of the
connection Of MS name with the scan
Ill
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

SAN FRAScisco, Jan. 3.-The Cali
fornis Jocky club was organized today.
L. n. Williams. president of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse association. was
elected president. and A. b. spreckles,
vice president. The club will start a
season of forty days racing next tues
day. On the final day of the meeting
a three mile race. ali ages. for the CALI
forula Cup will be run.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

morning. went to the room Of Anton
bsss. his harkeeper. whom De
called up TO open ths doef-
As Dlas complied with The
rsoueei Duarte shot at him. intiirting .
serions injury Daarie then rushed
into the room. firing two shots ~ Mrs-
Daas. both passing through the chest
puarte then placed the weapon TO iais
own head, blowing out nls brains The
eoroner's jury returned . verdict oi
suede IN The case Of DuaTte while be
Mas ten porariiy insane
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04

Nrw Ncnk. jan S.-Iuformstson
reac he'd the post taflice this morning that
Perry Jones, superintendent os the
dead letter and inquiry departments
of the general posioliice. died on New
Years day. Mr.. Jones entered the
postal service IS letter carrier On De-
eefs,lsc~ s5 1851.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-04
London All Ice

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The weather in and
about London has been very wintry
for several days past and much ice
has formed in the Thames. Traffic
above and below London bridge IL
seriously impeded by pack ice. The
upper reaches of the river are frozen
over aud further obstruction TO navl-
CATION - expected when the ice breaks
Upanu floats down the river.