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Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
STATE PRESS SENTIMENT,

The silver aud tariff problems 10 lie
solved by Mr.. Cleveland and his party
are more difficult than they were ~
suined Ia be during the campaign. and
il will te hard 10 tell who's Who when
be and the majority u congress are
through with the struggle. Its \ con
dition that confronts them. - Cedar
Springs Clipper.
Dispatches from Washington state
that several prominent democrat sens.
tors viii remain In or near the capital
during the summer IL seems that they
DO not care Ia undertake home explana
tions II the annoying irregularities of
the delivery department At the new al
ministration.-D Tribune.
The administration il doing its hard
work first and picking out nppointces in
states Vhere good material 10 scarcer
than In Michigan. When this state 10
reached the selection IL the men to com
prise its quota in the public service will
be- a short job.--Detroit Free Press.
Though the United States flag no
longer floats over the Sandwich Islands.
We take notice that up TO the time of
the latest advices all foreign nations
have needed Uncle Sans advice tn keep
hands off.-Muskegon News
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
THOSE FlGC4gEA.

For the purpose of securing = dispas
sscnate disrussion % the merifs ~ the
superior court question the following
proposition. ~es~ addressed tn the Dem
ocrat in the Tuesday morning issue Of
th,s paper;
rlry Hss.Lp challenges The Dem-srrat IN
drop PERSONS snd politics 20 discuss ;h.s su-
t~y'or court. " will "a. treated siih every
e-pn<ai.ration b, the-e columns 40 long az q,
confines t-ef 10 the t~~rs.
t. -is th. i-~,.e -gssrrly The Denocrs, b.
ehsllsnxed - prove.
Thst thc superior cour. = necessary
tribunal.
Th.. ia = cs,ndnrsri economically.
Thss - seol .hgnent sin oe an injury 70
any pgniic in,srs-t
That II ought not 20 ~ abolished.
Responding t. shis challenge The
Democrat makes u-e - the following lie.
hgh'fuily calm snd courteous language
rAs guerrilla ssrfsr- assin-. the saparior
csrrrs has bsea eoad1c'sl Fi'h 'he men
daily - ward striker 10 F--ff forgn-
rr~,hosi- 81 . sh5 .fsr. AMI tae 's-.s-> of 'he
ssrdnasxsr ln b~hsif - thai sarfsrr stst.
un@nt- hs.e hs.a usie ths' are ao' oni =
xry--iy exaggerated snd misleading, tsl' sh
snirs.ly ia.~s.
Ipfn this temperate Introduction q a
dfsrss-ionste d,sru--,ou % tho -1erits -
the controversy The Democrat bases a
Lons asitorisl def-n-- n the econonlical
manasrment ~ The cur. The drfrr-e
70 v~ry Conspicuous frr "a frequent ne.
ef d~nnrciatory rhrsss. bat chiefY g.
for "a s;rriissi omission q The prin'7psl
iteris q expense Shieh - - ssrii the
total cc~t - the superior court Far stovr
sp On snnosi,y
r. bas~s its computations y ,h. 1T
reu-e - The coart uron the annual
badxc, prepared ~ 'he co-prnor counci}
ss,l ressoos 'hst the ooiy .egit,ruste sz
psns--- = 'he ceurf arr Fsii cu, - ,hss
fsnd. Nss matter q f.rt the vsry les@s
iseru- - svrruse sre net - she r1opey
10 NJ 1usiget m iudg~ ssiary VI
nesS t-se art isry t~~~ tfgesher With
tbe Eul,i'Hd,a~p~ Ices inssrr~i bf fh"
ciers sreans spher sad .h.Tlf ar, con
YER -utly xnors3 b. maze it sppear ihst
- s-ts.i -u~' = the -sur' - ,assnns,i.
- 'Hr-e ssrv-~ naev -
~ Md h.. arns.~ss-srs r tn h'isi
a. s-ra rrsusasfaFi aF fhs ssrut
..est Sess .s.sir,i to ta- feta.s prsnte.f
IN rhe D.r,aes... ih~ es-t - So rrsrt
~ he taxpayers ~ tats eisY .s'sia -
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

dsfnite. ineomplets and therefore fSlse
III The Dsmoersi CAN Afford Ia psosti
tate itsslf ~ publish such transparent
eshIbsi II ma, rcst CA its isarais - =
dlscEoditshls disaoeest sheet. IL 10 dc
ceistaS noA-d, not even its readers,
IL has oteniy admitted the cost q the
oonrt IL be- in excess II esOsp. and yet IL
has the unhlushing impertinence 70 de
clare the co<t ~ es somew here betSscn
500 and to.oO.
II also attempts Ia imputs meaning
Ia JaE HEkALps asssssioas rcgartil4
the oost NJ the court. altogvther wrong
and unfair. THf HKkALD has insisssd
that the superior court c.,sts the taxpsy.
ersof this city more than en.Ooo Aanu
ally. BY silence 40 to county tzxss. Il
which the city pays nearly tuo- thirds.
and n tho state taxes II which the city
pays its proportion. The Democrat would
have city Taxpayers believe that the
only portion 1t the expense horne by
them is that sssessed directly against the
city. Such a statement II too obSi Siousi y
insinc~rc Ia deceive anybody.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
TRUE TO OUR PLEDGES.

IL IL minated in certain quarters
that THE HERAIp's opposition to the
superior court il based on personal and
political grounds The intimation is
untrue and misleading. The only refer
cnces made since election To the political
and personal character of the court have
been such as were necessary to identify
II a. an unnecessary tribunal. OF the
sentences and administration of Judge
Burlingamc The HERALD has given ex.
PRECISION 10 no criticisms whatever. Ii
ia entirely immaterial whether the Judge
is good. bad or Indifferent.
Again. 1t il intimsted that The HER
AID would not bc 81 1ealous il Mr..
Fallass had been elected judge. This
intimation ia equally misleading. On
the morning following the nomination
Of Mr.. Fallass. and before the result of
tho city election could possibly be
known. the following editorial was pub
lished:
Tvs HxsAIp IL in favor of his election for
temporary tenure Of the office pending the
dnal extinction Of the court. THE HGRALD
believes nov as firmly IA it ever did that tho
dfse duty OF the Legislature IL In abolish this
court. tesaus, II IL q superfiuous, expensive
and useless tribunal. II. abolishment will
he advocated after election with az much
earnestness IA The HKsALD can command
without regard To- the result of that event
THs SUupAr HgsALp, March NJ.
The HERALD understood. and now
understands. that IT is opposed to a
hostile sentiment. a sentiment largely
manufactured by tho men who are To
profit financially by the continuance Of
the court. 1t is not dismayed in tbs
face of this opposition. although il in
cludes all tn. other newspapers pub.
l,shed in the city. The right. the in
trinsic right of the issue is conscien-
t,ously and unselfishly believed 70 be-
with THE HERALD. II il shall be un-
able to overcome the weight 81 false and
designing misstatements. made 10 save
the court in the present legislature, il
will have performed a service for the
taxpayers that will be rewarded at
another time. The truth crushed will
ri.- again Sooner or later the superior
court will be abolished.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
WILLIAM J. Srrl
Nti. IHL DECLINED.

one 81 the rrst acts 81 Mr.. Cleve-
ment II the Hon. Edwin r. Uhi Of this
cify to 10 assistant secretary Il war
ur,er Daniel Lamont. the president =
10 zeal and personal conhdant. and
o. .l~rly his private secretary. Mr. Uhl.
Who Was then in Washington. declined
the distinguished honor. The reason
unsuitability u the position. Mr.. Uhl
being quite unfamiliar with war and
rumors u var"
Tho fact oe the appointment h just
made public through tho Washington
dispatches. and the date Of the tender of
the Office Is wrongly given Mr.. Chl has
retained . sphynx-liks silence on the
subi.ct since HE return hone. and ex-
c~pt for tho dispatches, il would prob
abiy have rsnainsd . state sse~t
The appointment viewed from any
standpoint. vas . distinct honor 10 Mr..
Uhi With q reputation coanned a..
most 10 his own stats. having made his
frst appearance IN national politics 10y
nominating Judge Morse Tor the vice
presidency in the Chicago convention.
II vac an unusual compliment to pass
over men % natsunal fame to select
him for the place. Much 81 the mys
terry concerning Mr.. Uhis visit to Wash
ingtou IL explained. lie went IN wash-
insfou not to srek an Office. but to de-
cline one. And one ~ the most rcspon-
sible Office. AZ that.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

gregat. over SDoo. just a. originally
charged bs fsk HsssLp AMI Just a. II
appears ey the exhibit psbiisAsd s-ssn
weeks ago.
II the cour, ~ere abolished net All 81
these fess sci charges would be ~ipei
out A great share II them woaii De.
4 saving Of slo.tso would bs effected by
transferring the b1siness II the
superior court 20 the circuit The cir
cut court could take care u the bust
lees.
The palpAbl% iusgiesy ot the hgures
calls for no comment The story told
By the inv.ctivs quoted and the leson
taught by the slgnificAnt omissions
noted wiil bear their own fruit. The
DemocrA, /. nos invited u show the
necessity % the court and why II should
not be abolished.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
HIT AND MISS BRIEFS.

The man who knew lust how il was
going to sbe" 10 always little late in
getting around. but that is all the better
for his prophesy - Cleveland Plsindesler.
The senate will not investigate Sena-
tor Roachs private record at this ses-
sion. and Senator Quay brcathes easily
again.-Louisville Courier Journal.
The man who tries TO be successor tn
Phillips Brooks has hard job ahead of
him. He will be entitled to good deal
Of sympathy.-Chicago Tribune.
II il a curious fact about the postofYice
department that Maxwell rhymes with
AK well. But will he continue 10 do il!
st. Louis Republic. a
Advices from Turkey represent that
christians are being thrown into jail
there. They are here. sometimes
Denver Times.
II would perhaps be easier for tho
president il the Office would seek the
man. but the Office won't do it.-New
York World.
Spring comes 90 slowly that il is logi-
cal To infer that our inclement weather
has given her the Boston
Globe.
Now that the fishing season is upon
us il would he impossible to hold quo
rum in the senate. ashington Post.
A man without any get up to him
can't expect To make much Of a success
as hod -carrier.-Buffalo Courier.
The governor belt on the weather en-
CINE seems to be slipping 2 little Secre-
!ary Morton.-Chicago Dispatch.
A bottle is a very unfortunate thing.
Every time it gets anything it gets it in
the neck.-Rochester Democrat.
Rhode Island is between the republic
an party and the deep blue sea- Mem
phis Appeal Avalanche.
Senator German will not ask for any.
thing. He'll starve irst.-lndianapolis
News
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
SOCIETY WENT MAD.

After al there is nothing like society
to give one rehSement and culture.
Wednesday tie dAgh u the Bradley
Maftins was married to the Earl u
Craven IN Grace church. New York.
The entire 4oo were present. and the
wedding si.s the s1eilest IL swell society
Afizira immediately after the eloss of
th. ceremony th. female guests present
ran smuck. They stripped the chancel
% It's floral decorations in spite ~ the
efforts % the attendants. They lifted
their skirts Ia startling nights and
jumped over peas Like sprinters In a
hurdle race. Those who were unfortu-
nate IN securing floral souvenirs.
snatchei rsses from the hands 81 their
luck.er rivals. Gowns were soiied and
bonneis ruined. The exhibition of
hosiery would have made a skirt dancer
envlOus New lork's smart set threw
d-corum to the winds and behaved like
al aggregation OF untamed Zulus.
These are the same persons who ques.
toned whether they should attend the
worlds fair. because they did not be-
li.v- that Chicago had any society
worthy 10 receive them. Chicago has.
Ii hsunts the levee.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20


fsn. aacl - ! nsiiSe ~ cs'ssS -.
urend nAtses osss not s~,a - nsev
- ana .sa a 80 o% s
~A~n 4 80 ,nte tAe i.r~~ u.erc.uss.-
h.usr, The trade ds.ss Dot seen 20 lly~iy.
Msrchxns. cous~ss that tA.nsv are .
hass aeii nss ,hef , 80 ~ i~he.s
!ssssfass sha nsAna nApa shn''
na "a s>'1's's' s"A sAs NY - ''''
"a - l. Syn"tos a neesnss efspsr'
INTO he Moft.s iAsi hxhs go sAs 49,
i'ome t"a AasAee" shese he hsa
ts~h so susna the "':e' a'o~no"
Nn io.sgfas nsscen' we PHesAs
1sas ~ safs0s sssa ssshss oeesrf' 49,
guest ~ ihs t-~gse sessrsass. one
~ sAstsesws d baissm"ee. - ~enss
tsssearss a. Lass co9nv sr1 ~ al
roano uasues dansd Ia tns nee A>s-
anesne ssstesusy
" l. p.srsh one a ths prepssssos
~ the nA& Rapids n'ur snsiis sss Asn.1x
yessreisys arrivals In the Nee Law
'Hss'"i'
Mayor Arthur =. Hobart a B,g
n~plos 80 guest Ia ihs Morton '"'
osoeA'ss' s"s'es"ss morning
Chsrirs Rschs~s. one cs D~tro,,s .
leading csssresA wss smoux the srri.
val. m SWEET. Last night
M. and Mn. A. r. Napt~,mes, -
Musk~eou d,ned "a the Ncw Ia,,u..,on
y..,~risy
George X. W,u.su. Whit. Cle.a; r. II
Kinney. Wosiy,ll~: A. h. D.ek.usou
U,Ilsd.le: n. r Campt.ell. lans.nx. Va
L. Benscoisr. Detroit
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
FIGURES DO NOT LIE
The Original Figures Of The Her
aid Reproduced.
FACTS VERSUS WILD FANClES
The lDc0socrat's Di.isooc.t Juxg,cry
orshe R-s,orsis Iaki Open so the
6oogn Of Hosscss Men.

March 1. The Democrat. IN the course
II an article on IN. superior court. made
this request:
Nov this same organ asserts and roasrerts
thas the ennGai cost of couauctlnS the suIse-
rioT court IL about szp.uo. The psiblic would
like a detailed statement of The facss and
figures on which the prevent assertions are
based.
Believing that The Democrat was sin
cere in it, request Tnr HERALD on
March printed the following state
ment:
Some persons don't believe that II costs
$1,000 annually in rounu numb'rs to run
the superior court. II "a doesn't. 10 costs so
near that amount that IL leaves notiang to be
-s.d on the negative side of the question. 4
reporter for Tnf HEHALD took pains ye-ter-
dsy IA investigate the actual re,elpts and ex-
isndltiue- ~ the court Tor ls:2 ~ Tar "A. the
pueiic counts can show The balance any
citizen can es,Imat. for himself, hut the
moss ardent advocate oi the superior court
Will t'e unable Ia bring u below th. SD 90
marx.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

In the recent city campaign the Grand
Rapids Eagle waged a bitterly abusive
personal warfare against Judge Adsit.
No depth was too deep for IL 10 descend
to malign and villify the reputation of
a brave veteran and honest man. lie
was elected
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

Professor Garner. the man who has
been monkeying away his time ~ith the
monkeys. under the delusion that b. IL
able to translate their language. has
completed his tack in Africa and a. .
result IL the work announces that D.
has written 30 words ~ their laasuarr
and has sscertsined ,he meaning - their
remarks Saginaw Courier Herald.
II Michigan we're 20 follow the e,-
ample ~ North Dakota man, lssycis
signs would have 10 come down A law
has been pss~ed establishing courts -
concilAtion." whose duty Il 40 81 prevent
INSTRUMENTATION Times
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

WEsTERS roads are preparing for a
lively light. aud there wil be a whole
sale slashing of rates 10 the worlds fair
This 10 good news 10 everybody. The
average person ~ho will visit the expo
sitlon does not mind being robbed after
be reaches Chicago. but he has positive
objections Ia being fieeced 10y corpora
tions that carries him there
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

EDWIN BooTH. the greatest actor of
his time. is reported "a be- dangerously
III from stroke u paralysis. Hisdeath
will remove from the active stage II life
one II the most renowned men Il the
century. Great actors are Few and far
between. Booth lis great
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

AT the meeting Il the psesby terisn
eieEgyuen and laymen yesterday DR..
Sanford H. Cobb declared that the ~en-
lim~nt II the pastors present v as nearly
unanimous against DIR. Briggs The
presbyter ministers u Grand Rapids
are uniformly liberal In ali things; bat
il 10 evident that \ goodly portion Il
theological conservatism stiil sbid~s
with them.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

.ill encourage and stimulate cur people
% tie Necessity q not essly netrer
p<siaS IN tbs large eitses. bot .i-o more
substantial country nasas. v,li oontTib
ute a great deal Ia the earning pos~T u
our psople.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

Two monster steamers for the New
American line are being built in Phila-
delphia. The time is coming when the
commerce of the United States will not
lie confined To- the great lakes and the
Erie canal
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

pected Ia get any Office seeking encour-
agoment from Don NJ. Dickinson now
have feelings very much akin To those
of the Indiana man who recently bought
a gold brick for 5000.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

Now that South Carolina has gone
into the saloon business, that old saw
about the time between drinks will no
longer be apropos.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
court will be abolished.

AGNS the community is brought face
To face with the possibility ~ the muir
der II a too-coniiding girl. The inquest
over the lifele~s body u Alice Wilde de
yelops the startling suspicion that she
sas the victim ~ an unsuccessful attempt
~ kill an unborn child. Mavkish senti
ment prusiishly forbids mention 81 such
frighiful tragedies. But when the
tracks of the libertine ara smeared
with human blopA II solemn duty
for every newspaper a. brand the demon
monster. whether his relatives - of
high or low degree. Too often the crime
- forgotten. the criminal shielded while
hiz deceived and butchered victim -
carried - a iis3ouorcd grave. ~ the
man Gillian was accessory - the death
- tlce Wilde. his place ~ ia Jachsor
pri-ou.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
WEATHER eUlIETIs.

w..sl>oros. April 10. For loser
NJ p gan Rain, dangerous eastsrly 70
a,sffl~as;erly A.nts. probably severe
iosa stoffus.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

Coto~rf ~HsFsep il dead tuf BIZ
spsrit .'iil ionrnssss the Maj and ks
rr~-s on the day The paper rrinfei
The uess fhst t'ossmiessnner Ni9unt bal
h.ul.,l i}fNn tke tueaean Gag a.
Hsssa ihe editorial r1.umn ter~ fha
a-r pfarsi o41iry Hat the,i thea uf
tery rssses~- Jaiah'~ 81 Ca - their
practical vsiae =, th- aifs.i states =
a. esrcsrn~sl. Jshsh snd Hawai- sshk
sh-eut tae ssne
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

WHATEvER else may fail. the spring
cyclone crop is bound to be a high flying
succesS
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

Nosony should 10 dereiys,i Nth the
idsa that The advocacy = the ahniitIar
~ the superior court carries vith ~
superior court - Al unne, <afY O..
hunai maintained az total ek
reu~~ - nors than seo0n0 annually
- totally unne-peaarv fituuN t
should ~ abolished II Tire ahrht,7u =
4 i~prives tae persons nog holding
ofrcs = unearres ssiaaes - cturae -
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

b Yesterday morning. hfst mail brought
th- following communication 10 the
l.hce n THF HAKALo.
toTfos CAAso R.FfD. HnzAIp-i sss'ire
80 fass I hiliy appreciate ne generous
fFssfmelt Won have aecurded ave IA The mat
80 ~ uy veto n ths city printing. a. well ns
"a. al 81 nly oteial att.
Nbsf p~F~1n eho : damaged - the at
81 .tnati.-r L. ~ill4ng - attribute zach action
o. -tf.-fi~afiols aaG proper motives, r.
"a tt.tt IA, t-ee ulagaaniini;y bur THIS -
.g accor tnc- sith the fearless and inds-
fel4s os.fss of TsE HEEAID. which | all
.,ae fos 1 aeilzse Il = striving for Aha, a
g.st. Again Stacking you. remain,
! oar. truly.
WILLIAM J. SrrAnr.
II "a a pleasure % receive such an a.
sararce II conndenc. and regard from
thechies offcer II thisciiy. Especially IS
"a grateful al a time when inharped and
ur rssanlns sentiment IL - willing to
doubt IA. r-c,itude Of honest and hon
ofable mCt.AeA
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

FHsHs 70 es fassg--3 ia fhs s.it-si
Assf-- ~, As~ s,s~s-si - a isss. a. tat
= he fo=sts lhs thos1sss shfas.s II ,tis
eopa'ss hsss aat sefs pass .iiE the
sthsf inapssssassts sfssi a.. Fsk.ae Ehst
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

Still Other Expens4~.

As to the above figures the item of jury
fees is taken from the looks of the county
treasurer and does not INCLUDE any jury fees
In city criminal or street opening case-.
which anybody familiar with the court
knows il a very considerable amount, but
which may tie definitely obtained only 10y "A
tedious search through the hooks and vouch-
ers of the comptroller or city treasurer. but
which. II reckoned. would place the total
cost far In excers Of $20Oo.
The item of witnesses in state criminal
cases Is taken from the stubs Of the order
hook Of the clerk Of the court.
As above stated, the witness fees in the
city cases are paid by the deputy sheritis who
serve the sibpenaes and are charged To the
city along with their bills for services. The
amounts paid Ia tAe deputy sheriffs last year
and taken from the comp,roIler's hooks are
~ fnll
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

The guerrilla warfare against the superior
court has been conducted with the mendaci,y
Of "A ward striker. the re,,ifogging methods
Of shystcr. and the tactics Of the sand bag
ger. In behalf of that warfare. statements
have been made that are. not only grossly
exaggerated and misleading. bu, absolutely
false. Every year since the su-
perior court has been established. the STA
I-crior court fund mas been one of the items
on the citys books. and the amounts raised
for this fund IN taSes upon the city for the
pas, five years arc IA follows:
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

In this connection II IL int. resting To note
that OF the entire amoun5 Of fees paid Wit
nesses out Of the county treasury for the two
circuits and the superior courts. amounting To
$l,5+5. about two thirds was paid To superior
court witnesses.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20

OnApril n. seven weeks after the ap-
pearance 81 the original exhibit in THE
HERALD. which has stood all the time
unchallenged and unqucstioned. The
Democrat prints edi,orially the follow
ing diatribe. and lis incomplete. false
and misleading statements Of the cost Of
maintaining the court.
Grand Rapids herald., 1893-04-20
What the City Gets.

As TO the receipts. the court last year re-
ceived 81 ,si1.92 from state criminal cases.
while the entire amount of fees received by
the city from this court for the year IL but
&Sys .62. The latter sum went into the city
treasury. but tho 81 ,s47..2 went Ia the county
treasury to be LATED apportioned by fhesrtatc
for various purposes. The above figures
weae furnished toy Clerk Fyfe from his
hooks.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-08-09

Susie Griswold, Miss Josie Bradley, Miss Lillie Frodey, Deacon Futile and family, D. Nj. Smith. A. W. Holmes. James Smith, Charles T. Foster, Miss Stella Amerman, Mrs. A. E. Root, Miss Root, Irving E. Hurlburt, Samuel Linsley and F. D. Brill. FUNERAL OF CHARLES LETTERS YESTERDAY. Rev. P. S. Evans officisted yesterday sf- ternoon at the funeral of Charles Jeffers, the war veteran, whose remains were
 brought here from the hospital at Concord, N. H. He had been living at the Soldiers home, Concord. There was quite large party of friends of the deceased at the | chapel at Evergreen cemetery, where the | services were held, and at the grave where City lodge, I. O. O. F., had charge of the | burial services. Theodore o. Keller, son | of Undertaken Theodore Keller, had charge | of the funeral. The pallbesrers were from l City lodge. There were several fine floral tributes.
 MT. Evans paid high tribute to the de-
 parted, speaking of his Christian character | and of his excellence as @ citizen and
 friend. MT. Jeffers was a brave soldier,
 having served through the war in New
 Hampshire regiment. A delegation of six
 teen from City lodge, I. O. O. F., was
 present and conducted the services of
 burial There was 8 good attendance oi
 the members of Grand Avenue Baptist
 church where the deceased for many years | was deacon.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-08-09
STATE CoRREsPoNDENoE.
North Haven.

Aug. s-Sunday school picnic to nor
 row at R. A. Pierpont's grove. Two om-
 nibusses will be at the church ready to
 start promptly at 9 a. m. All wishing to
 take advantage of the kind offer of the
 superintendent and assistant will remem-
 ber to be on hand in time to start at the given hour.
 Rev. Mir. Ewing of Massachusetts preached at the Congregational church on Sunday and interested large audience both morning and evening. MT. Ewing expects to go as missionary to China next fall and is thoroughly interested in the work, as was manifest to all who heard him speak on the subject Sunday evening Among several from out of town who listened with attention were Mr. and Mrs. N. E Smith of New Haven and Mra. Della Viles end daughter of Boston.
 Two hundred and seventy seven were present at the Congregational Sunday school on Sunday.
 Miss Ella Chamberlain of Chicago is the gueet of her schoolmate and friend, Miss Louise Bradley. Miss Chamberlain Is on | the way to her home. A child of Thomas Columbo, aged fou, | months, was taken to New Haven foI | burial to day.