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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
WILLIAM BID ss.ooo.ooo


LoxDox. Dec. ~ The ofer q En-
peror w5iheim for the sseEof0o diamond
Exceisior. now reposing IN the vsulis of
tie Issnk Il Engiaud. wiil be accepttd.
according 10 diamosl experts 1hs
diamond vas found last June in the
mine q Jagersfosiein. Cape Coiony ty
Capt Edward Joreaneon. tie mire in-
syeetor In his opinion. cofrobofHisd
~ thai % the director Af. clifford.
the Excelsior is Il the psrpst
wster and is worth about tsea.-
oo Exceptional precautions were
taken 90 have it eonveyed from tbs
nins % the coast seuearon a isn-
Gers guarded tbs carriage 20 Cape Tcsn.
from which roint u wss shipped - Ion
doa cs The gBnboat Ants5ore II =
faliy the<e irrhee ktFA. eearis tlfr~e
ncises broel sod weigks 81 eafsfA .
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
GLADsroNE's BIRTHDAY.
The English Prime Minister is -
Years Old.

LONDON, Dec. 29-Mr. Gladstone is 81
years old today. He Is in excellent
health and this morning arose at an
early hour, looking strong aud happy.
The scene at his official residence IN
Downing street throughout the morniss
has been one Of unusual animation. The
hourly mails are extraordinarily heavy
and messengers are arriving and depart
ing with bcwildering rapidity. Tclc-
grams, messages and cards OF con-
graduation. the text OF some
Of which will be printed later.
are constantly arriving. Already
Queen Victoria. the prince and princess
d Wales aud prominent members Of
both OF the English political parties
have rendered their congratulations A
large number OF congratulstory mos
ss gss have been received from America.
tie continent and Australia Many lab
ersl societies have adopted resolutions
OF felicitation. copies Of which have been
forwarded to the premier. Mr.. Glad.
stone after breakfast attended person
ally to HE letters and at noon presided
at meeting Of the cabinet He Wis
deeply affected by the warmth OF the
greetings and congratulations of his
colleagues. Peals were rung on the helis
at Harwarden.
When Mr. Gladstone entered tie
house Of commons this afternoon be was
given q most enthusiastic welcome by
bis supporters As be passed down the
isle 20 his scat the liberals sprang 10
their feet aud. waving thcir hats.
cheered him again and again al the top
Of their voices The prime minister
smilingly bowed in acknowledgement Of
their vehement greeting.
The members of the Diplomatic corps
in London called upon Alr. Gladstone
this morning at bic Downing street resi-.
dence and congratulated him upon he
anniversary.
Itis reported that the indieposition
~ Mrs Gladstone. who Vas attacked by
a chill last week. has had a slightly de-
pressing effect upon the prime minister.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
WILL DEFY THE CoURE
Grand Master Sargent Talks OF the
Order Against Strikes

TERRE HAurE. Ind. Dec. 29.-Grand
Master Sargent and Grand Secretary
Arnold Of the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Firemen were today served with a
sweeping restraining order OF the United
States court in regard to the Northern
Pacific. The-order restrains the grand
officers from ordering. advising or en-
couraging q strike or even communi-
eating wlth the men Of that system by
any method Mr.. Sargent. declares.
however. that the order will not affect
him in the least He says: II will not
allow such an order TO interfere with my
duties. Should be called to ST. Paul
tomorrow would go. The men have
a. yet received no definite answer from
the receivers. II the answer is not sat
isfactory the matter will be appealed 10
the court. IL the receivers are sane
toned by the court. the men will then
be allowed TO use their own judgment
about continuing in the service OF the
company. No law on earth will compel
a man 10 work In the absence Of q con-
tract unless he is vagrant"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

shs 14x nnrdea.
Rons. Dec. aa-she epposition neusl
papers hold that ltaly Is on the brink
- an sgrsrisn rcsoiation thai viii hHas
lts origin Ia the movement q the Sicil-
ian peasants. that has ALREADY resulted
IN the disturbances and ioos of life In
Sicily. So far the unrest ID Itzly r.
been dssold q marked poiiftcsi tenden.
cies. - = shown ~ the Testimonial q
confidence sent yesterday ~ . group of
siciIian inbor aelf<tots 70 Premier
Crispl II b net . remenstrstion against
the central gosernnepf bat against the
admipisfratlou u the Ocfroi The col
lection " local tases In question has
been. ind is. forced uniustiy IN most
cities By the municipal sntborsfies
The peasants also corupiAia truly that
the great titled land nubsrs ere placing
all the heaviest burisns Of local
goyerunrnt upon the shoulders a the
poor. The socialist iesficrs have txksn
advantage Of the pre>ent unrest %
preach the doctrines Of discontcnt and
the, nre penetrating the districts which
they had before neglected Although
they did not create the discontent they
are eager 10 aegrayzte IT, For Premisr
Crispi the tasx Of pzci6caflon is not 20
difficult as il would be for most other
Italian statesmen. lie IL q native of
Sicily and understands thoroughly the
condition and temper Of the people. His
cirtuIzfs 10 Slcilian projects advising
greater eontrol OF the Incidence of
taxea. especially the 0ctroi. has caused
already several reforms and 10 exertinx
calming infiuence upon many communi-
ties whirh otherwise would DO ia oper
revolt The net truth. a. tar ss IL IL ss-
certained from fhoss best acquainted
with Sicilians. is that they. already
miserable on account Of agricultural and
industrial depression. have been unable
20 meet the arrears and the increase al
taxes add, goaded by the habiiual cruel
~ and frequent dishonesty Of the local
authorities. have risen Spontaneously
against their oppressors
Two large petards were exploded this
evening just outside the barracks In
Catania, Sicily. Little damage TO
property and none at al 10 persons was
done
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Company Formed TO supply Man,
Ohio Towns

LIMA, Ohio. Dec. 29-work will soon
begin on the project OF piping natural
gas from the Indiana field to this city
and other Ohio towns Senator Calvin
S. Brice and DIR. s. A. Baxter are the
leading spirits in the enterprise. The
company has secured leases on over
1000 acres Of gas territory located in
Jay, Delaware. Blackford and Madison
counties, Indiana. and are acquiring
more. and expect to make the block
10000 acres before they are through
with this part OF the scheme. Tho
towns to be supplied are Dayton. Spring
field. ST. Mary's. Van Vert. Lima, sgd
ney. Piqua. Troy. Covington. Versailles,
Bremen, Minister. Urbana. Celina and
two or three other places
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

LoSpoS. Dec. 29.--The Tines. in m
articis upon Mr. Gladsfone's birthday
anniversary. attributes 20 him marveloes
energy. but says IL is permissible TO ssk
whether for the sake of public interest
and for his OWE credit he should mol
retire from Office. IL adds that there is
still plenty of work Tor Mr.. Gladsiono 10
do II be were 20 become Ia Lsboucheres
phrase Patriarch Of Hswarien. instcai
of tho Athlete of Westminster
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

PARIS. Dec. 2s-The sultan os An
rsziga- or Great Comoro. cue q the
group II volcanic lslsnds in the Mozam-
biaue cbannel. known a. the Comora
Isles. has been depoeed or removed 20
Diego Saarez This is owing 90 recent
Investigations. which have established
the fact that tAe sultan was 80 accom-
plice in the attempt "a kili NJ. iIunbiot.
the French resident Who hsd loaded
them with kirdnces
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
SIX swsNDLEns lNDfCTEn
They Win He Tried ssr issuinx Fras-
dulens n1orsgAxc<

CixcrsxArt Dee. 9-The grand jury
has about cnnciudcd it, Investigation
into the giving of fraudulent mortgages
10 the Old Neu's and Wonen's homss
by which the treasures of these institn-
tsoss heve brcn swindisd out of thous-
ands Of dolisrA IL il said that
six persons have been indicfed. among
whom are some Of the most promi
nent in the city. II appears that 0eorgs
n. Leighton, pov in Chicago. was the
arch schsmer u the crowd Assisted by
sx- District Attorney Burnett whicn
assistance Burnett claims 70 have been
perfectly legitimate. and with several
others. hs is credited with having svln-
died various Institutions out of $4,000
The men indicted ere said TO be w. A.
Thompson. George n. Leighton, w. b.
Burnett. j. Doe McNesl. 4. ]. Mitchell
and James Yosk all charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretnnseA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Three Boys Caused 10 by Releasing
the Brakes

CIxvELsSD. Dec. 2a-ThreeI small
boys caused an expensive smssh-up on
the New York, Pennsylvania Il Ohio
railroad this afternoon They released
the brakes on twelve cars loaded with
old rails which were standing on a sid-
ing near Union street The cars started
down the grade and reached the Cleve-
land add Pittsburg crossing just Ia time
30 Be crashed into by Cleveland and
Pittshurg freight train. Engineer Will
son and bis fireman escaped injury by
Jumping. The twelve cars we're torn
into kindling wood and the rails were
twisted out of shape. The loss will
reach several thousand dollars
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

rs Resulted In Murderer Ranks h.
ing Hanged

wsknESsnrRe. NO. Dec. Z-Mur.
dsrer Charles Banks was executed to
dsy. After religious services. be vas
conducted 10 the sczdold. walking with
a arn step. Just befors the moose aud
black cap acre adjusted. he lIt . cigar
and said ~tsood bye TO ell yon people
Banks neck szs broken bv the fall. and
he wse pronounced dead m seven min
utra hanks crime was the deliberate
murder ~ Isaac Palmer. another negro.
ir a gambling den st Sesialia. Missouri.
Auea~t "a. lsFl, ard "a. the result ~ q
sasrrsl over a gams II erspa.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
szs~ssias lyssT 10 ths ssssfion. -wa&
sed ~ this nov your vsrdictf'
n9...E. - !. 49, v~snI

- - 49, 49, y@4t <S<ts
sGosSo. ~ : Ssw Irtal
Prsndsxe.ss aid nos sit doss the go
ond. tina He stood. pale and terror
strseksn- cIoas 70 his chair stretching
oue hand for s1pport against The wah.
uniIs . guard hsid the oshsr. After The
Ieoossl a the guilty uretch- Attorney
Wade estsssd formal motion tor . pss
tsi4L vhich viii b ergusd nexf week
Thea the crowd quietly disperssd
Prsstoa HArFison wss the nrst 10 np-
proaeh Mr.. trods and thank him ear
pssfiy for his able services and pezsonai
interest in melting out justice 10 the
Murderer q his fafhsr. HIS REMARKS
we're free from exu1tant feeling. he
bsiisved that justice ooly hed ben done.
Pt>ceua ~ xur1srr~s' How.
u-~.-s-.--~-s --~.t.a ~ -~>.. ~hs, IA
-. -~s.-rsd a. ~ Iii .cd fhe vrrd,et
-. Esnf erc- Ma selio~ rrisossrs "A
bag - posssbla They soon received
word through visitor9 however. and
Jasjor Morris removed the condemned
saSn tonight 30 'murd~rer8 row." his
cell being rext 10 that Of Painter. Who
has bssa given . respite By Governor
A,txcld until January II Prendergasf
seat word that be would not zee any
viziforA newspaper mea especially.
w.ra~~r~ ..d Brosher Meet.
oA--s,. 80 p-..S-..--, \ al .vx;x.d
80 "a - - ..i3sd :. hv NJ.
ta.h -. ~. ms~s;,g hef~een
49, hrn,hss- 49, rs,,s,I Tb.x shook
40 =. r..sas,s "a ,sssh.. .,.a<s : sor sex.
s -, -',-. ' srs.. r>sn sfij. snon't
80 - sa.. 49, 80. -. iii 40 Al we can
- -..s SsS~ s.ss--,, horsa his hssd
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

ST. Louis. Dec. 3-Colonel Robert
Pate, the turfman, has written letter
to the secretary OF state Mexico in
which he says, that owing to the great
track in the City of Mexico. he is con-
Pate's losses aggregate nearly s30o.000
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
IN HIS OWN BEHALF
Daniel couchIin Win Testify in
His own Defense to
BREAK DOWN kRs.FoYs STORY
Alsxandss esiitvaa WI Aiso ~
Caissd--Jsdes Wtns cslssd Down
~ ths Coars SDr an Insal6


ozso' - - -, @,s,, 1szSsnss.,ons' ..u, M us.el,
claimed By the friend. q CoushIin that
AIexandee Sullivan viii take the vitness
stand and swear that he never author
;x.a C,on.hIi. e., .,.k. o>~<.;r .t.t~-
ments attributed 20 bin. which Mrx
Foy testified To- II d also stated that
Coughi;n .i,I ta "a sha st.od and sue.r
,h.s 4. r.-.- - a.. l...,..s NJ.
- -,~. = a. .'-s -
s"',
70 eomp'steAy o'scfeois mfh roy testi-
mony with the jury. Ihe friends OF
Cronin profess to be confident OF their
ability 70 break down both Alexander
Sullivan and Daniel Couohlin on cross
examipat;on. and predict that their taE.
a., ~. .t,,5 ~,,i5 49, ~. rahr,t.,
sss s-srs.s,,d IN ;ns..~ss sn~sh ;rs -
,rsa-s 5...ie,sJ IN sh;s t-;.i NJ. ...st
-, ~s,-t.rt ,~;fns.s i, shs r~h.,&,sl =. shs
sxsns - n, SnIl;van ss.t;sv;ng worId
b. n = aid Iud~e Cr;nnsll wbo In
~. s.;,;..- - tes ss,,s,.,.,,t;r,, -r,.tJ -
= b;vbiv innortant ~isnsss a. 10 tbe
,,a,;-. -. ~ r.,-d., ~ r-,,;r II -
said that friends Of DR.. Crorin have
been bu1ily engaged lately in the exam
ination OF hitherto unpublished evi-
dence In the shape OF telograuis. which
they intend to ask Mr.. Sullivan to ex-
plain. IL 10 expected that these tele-
grams viii throw important light on the
case.
Jndre wing Called Down.
Al N. onening ~ ths n,orning se.z;o,
Jorss Cariscr - rac.,laJ ana ta~s;f.5
az 70 tha OrSnIi;r.n Srrsr.i Dn,;no
the c,oss, ersminat,on nv Jn.,gs W;as
h. rada an .ttacL nron t6a c,,,st
-h;.h I,dc. Tush;Il -arsrt.J Jrd,s
w;,, aid. ct d,n,t a. -hv th;s 80.
c.nnot hs condncsa5 accord;ng 10 the
ordinary ruIes ~ nrsctice and isw.
Ju,lgs Tuth;lr. fsrs c,ev bl.,;no rad
and be leaned forward in his chair and
said: "You have no right to make such
remarks. They are a reflection on the
court. and resent them as such. You
have a way OF making such remarks.
and am getting tired Of il. am try.
ing this case according to what in my
best Judgment the Law la
Judge Wing subsidized and the trial
preceded.
So. MI. ~.u.
Go. w.'s., -. --,,.a TT.
:s a.ns.t !" alueli was ne1s ss ,oIn e
ses',ueI hS tns. on sao n'' ~ may :. iooS;
ne ns1 1e1en ~ ps.oer snop' snu
s1oe' sass s, w. ns "as On his WY nome ~
lsoo asnssn. u.. s.gIu ,,,. a no nesLsu 'sa
nossoe seLe7. sa-Ains % .no eAss s'uo
% ,,s AsuAnI ssenue' no M ,~1 s ms1
=, naIA's eno1u " nim re 10, ioi'oS Oh
lnem lnsy AeP' on no,.n - .ii rney
came W sne larson eo.'sse iney
wen' sa up .nO ir4h' stops an. "e1' mo .:o
.ne LOUISE me ne. ;nipoI'alee % 'nis
.esumony 'nx. ~ colfopo'a.es inc
.esunony Saemann. me saoon.
Keeper; VINO tess,nsu .na' so9us tna'
time Lougnin, " ouIisan anu nunle
1au .el. ms p'aco' "nere 'ney hao Deen
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

PARKERsBURG, w. Va. Dec. 29.-The
Ohio River railroad officials have served
notice on their employees Of 10 per
cent reduction. The members OF the
brotherhood lodges met last night and
agreed to strike for more pay. The
road employs about 500 men.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Foreign Powers Will Not Recognize
Insurgents as B~Iilcerent<

LONDON. Dec. 2e.--A dispatch from
Rio Janeiro. dated today, says; The
ministers OF foreign powers have refused
Admiral Da Gama's request that the
insurgents be recognized as belligcrcnth
Tho government will not attempt a scri.
Gus attack upon the insurgents until the
five torpedo boats now on their way
from Germany arrive. They are en-
pected 10 arrive Ia a fortnight having
been delayed by storma All have >
speed Of twenty eight knotz
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Hor SPRINGS. Ark, Dec. 29.--C Consid-
erable excitement was occasioned to-
night here by the arrest Of Chinaman
known a. Wing Song Woo.on the charge
Of outraging the l4-year-old daughter OF
Mrs. Pearce, dress maker. Public feel
ing is at such pitch Of excitement that
but little effort by some one who would
act az q leader, would result 10 the
lynching Of the Celestial before morn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

LONDON. Dec 29--This dispatch has
been received In Rome. dated the 2sth:
Admiral de Cana recently threatened
90 lombard the city. The commanders
OF the foreign squadrous protested that
this extreme measure was not justified
and that in any event due notice should
be Civen
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Lospox. Dec IA dispafcb 10 the
news agency here from Cage Town says
that native runners arrived ~ Fort
sssissbafy. hrinfing confirmation n the
reports of the siInibiiation by the Msta-
beles q Capitals u iieon and the forre
commanded lsy him. Tie runners say
thu Captain Niison wss surrounded by
ths Msfal,eles on ipecemtef s. and not =
single mar - the British force escaped
eth hie Ide.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 29.-The overland
flyer from Portland today had singu-
larly unlucky trip this afternoon. Two
passengers whose names are unknown
were killed. one by striking bridge
while his head was out OF the window
and the other by falling from the train
while iptoxicatod
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

PULASKI. Tenn, Dec. @.-A. w. Moss
was arrested this morning on charge
OF arson, for having caused the fire that
destroyed three store houses. hotel and
telegraph Office here. Moss was the pro-
prietor Of grocery and a preacher OF
the Christian or Campbellite faith 1t
is alleged he set fire to his store to get
the insurance money.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Mrrnornxs. Victoria. Dee. n "A
heavy storm swept over Port Philly hay
yesterday, doing considerable dsmage 10
shipping The steamer Alert vas
wrecked at Jubilee Point snd shirteea
~ her crev and two psseesgcrs we're
drow ned
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Isoxp0s. prc. -. The Cenfrsi News
has ihis dispatch from Hamburg:
Prince bismarck hss recovered sufiici-
esltly o. drive cut this morning tie
disper@ia ard ineomnia consinsa. a.
thouEh thry have st}sted nomeHhnt
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

LAsDER, wyo.. Dec. 29.-There are
grave fsars for the safety for the seven
oreight passengers sof the coach due
here from Rawiinss yesterday noon.
Snow on the route is three feet deep on
the level and is badly drifted. A
searching party has been sent out
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Msnrrs's FKHnf. Ohio. Dec. 2-The
Aetaa. STANDARD aud .Laughiin iron and
steel nilIs and speuce a sons refinery
have ell resumed. giving employment 90
Loo nnen fns prnepects For . hong
and steady run are considered roei
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
schock Is sfiu Lending.

New YoRK. Dec. 9.-The score in the
six days bicycle contest at midnight was
as follows: Schock. l.i7a; Waller. 1.431;
Martin. 1.359; Albert. 1,259; Vac Em.
berg. l.207; Meixell. l.l3l; Golden.
1.l51; Forster. lois; Barton. S95; Ash
inRer. SCI.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
p,namltc Gnn a ralInrr.

PERSamBuoo. Dec. 2D.-It has tran.
spired that the dynamite gun of the
government cruiser Nictheroy did not
work satisfactorily during the tests
made on tho voyage from New York 10
this port Both offers and crew have
manifested great disappointment
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

FukT waYsf. Ipd Dec % Suit wss
begna thn sfteFnoon. N the eirenit
conrt ~ Eifzaheth sehafer against Ess
fiendersss fos sieog far slsnaer The
dsfsntsnt bad scrnssi tts plsintlf II
sfeaiiau txo ala dfessee
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Two Bodies found with the Head
Mutiiated.

CoLusA, Cal. Dec. 9.-Ths bodies Of
two unknown men were found In the
river near here today. The pockets OF
both we're turned inside out and con-
tanned nothing. One had the side OF
his head shot OF. apparently by charge
Of shot at close range. The others
head was split by hstchet and had two
knife wounds In tho breast. 1t 10 sup
posed the mon were murdered and rob-
bed in a cabin on Moultons ranch and
the bodies thrown into the river. An
inquest will be held tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Css<asssfL Dse. 81 Mlss Maslellas
Poilafd and hfF hrsiher are sfiil in the
cstg aBd II - iksls their sissf wiil he
esissdsd f~w aay- Shs y here 10 -
cure efHlsaes Ia Asr suit ssainst toa-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

LouIsvILLE, KY, Dec. @-The Big
Four has determined to abandon its
Chicago 4 Indianapolis service out Of
Louisville. and on and after Sunday it's
trains which run from this city over the
Baltimore 4 Ohio Southern to North
Vernon. will be discon tinued
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

Hennnx, Wis. Dea "a business
eifcles in this eoahty eere greatly -
liesesl soslay BY The payment - dlssd.
snd q IS Fsf ceaf On the fIen.fv) ee
pests 4 tie ls.iesl Hssssoa back
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

ockkxsTo~r. Dee - Several rsr
are beISes-d 70 have bcsn kiIlsd ct TIE
sfnersesk 90 npbny's wharf yesterday D,
t,ss baretsnf - = eYiio3er the,f we're
sinkiag I've t>dses we're recofsrs6 %.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
Murderer Removed for safcty.

WEsr UNIoS. Ohio, Dec. 29.-Roscoe
Parker, the colored murderer. was re-
moved from the Jail last night and con-
veyed to place Of safety, probably the
Hillsboro Jail.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Dec. 2a--As
the result OF a meeting held here yester-
day. Mayor Whiting today telegrsphed
James J. Corbett and Charles Mitchell
at Jacksonville. Florida. as follows:
Seventy gold producing mining camps
of this district have been induced TO
offer you bonus Of $4,000 in Cripple
Creek gold bullion to bring the Corbett-
Mitchell fight here"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-30
MITCHELL IS WROTH
SHALL NOT OCCUR IN THEsTATE


JAcxsosviLLE. Fla. Dec. 9-Gover-
nor Mitchell today hurled snothsr homb
at the Duval Athletic club. the pro-
motor Of the proposed mil between Cor
bett and Mitchell.
The story goes that the governor is
exceedingly wroth az tho course Of the
Daval county judicial authorities In ar
resting Corbett and Mitchell. IL h said
that the governor has bsen keeping ths
wires ell day roasting Solicitor Christie
OF Duval county. in the matter charging
that Christie and ell other judicial OH
Gers OF this county are in coilusion with
the Dusal Athletic club and are abetking
the clubs efforts 10 pull od the match and
that the arrosts and. proposed test OF the
law are not IN good faith. The governor
goes further. it Is said. and rcitcrates
that the proposed fight 10 ip violation %
the laws Of that state. and asserts that
IL shall not come OF unlessthe supreme
court decides that such contests are
legal.
Has the Governor . Tip?
Those close to the governor believe
that this declaration means that the
governor knows that the decision Of the
supreme court will be against the legal.
ity Of the contest A dispatch just re-
ceivcd from Tampa says that tho
governor stated this evening In
the most emphatic terms that The
fight will not come Of in Florida lie
says that he has his plans for prevent
ing the fight consummating. and that at
the proper moment he will act
Meantime Corbett aud Mitchell are
engaged in slinging Billingsgate at one
another 70 the great disgust OF the
public. Corbett yesterday. in an inter-
view, called Mitchell convict and
sneak" and Mitchell replies today. ap-
plying a similar choice epithct to Cor
bett. II tho promoters OF the fight
should bv any chance succeed in pull
ing of the contest despite the governor.
and Corbett and Mitchell fight half as
well with their fists as they do with
their tongues the spectators will be sure
to receive good run for their money.