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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

Yankee Newman Sackett invites
every nswsboy With q license badge to
his grad snnEsl slesghTsde Tuesday
n ehs. They are 30 brinx horns, shis-
ties. etc, bat nus not soand them an
ii IN the siesghs The rendezvous -
Can1pau place. and toe Ume Gas ,. m.
sa ppsr 1T Bridge Street house ct 80.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

PUr the pipe and chewing tobacco
pouch where they will be within easy
easy reach. You will feel different
towards them in few days.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

deacon" WHITE failed for $780,
600 in 1891 and has just mailed the last
check due his creditors. The Deacon
is certainly worthy Of his nickname.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

DIR. JENKINS says We shall have no
cholera next year. Every American
consul will be on his guard and woe to
the unlucky bacillus that attempts to
sneak by them. DR.. Jenkins either
has an exalted opinion of the average
consul or else is entirely ignorant of
the wiles of the bacillus.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

If the Umbria had broken her shaft
while trying to break the record bawl
of remonstrance would have gone up
all over the country. Unfortunately
the awful examples never come to
Grief
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

EsGLASD 10 experiencing . reign of
terror over so Insignificant cause ~
the explosion of . dynamite bomb.
Everybody is under police surveillance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

GERMANY does not intend to be left
on any Of this Doodle business. 1t is
charged that payments for the Guelph
fund were made to court officials,
Judges and members of the reichstag.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

RAIN or snow is the cheerful mes
sage the weather man sends out for the
New Year. What's the use of having
new year if 1t can't be little improve
ment on the old?
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

GREAT Scott Somebody says Russell
A. Alger wants the republican nomina-
ton for president in 1896.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

GOVERNOR Rich did q courteous and
gallant act IN re-appointipg Mrs. Gus
ter to be state librarian.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

WAsaISsTQss Dec. 5l.-For Lower
Nlchigzn - Occasional rain or SNOW
variable xinds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

WITH appropriate form and cere-
mony the members Of the Daisy lodge.
B. p. o. E., watched the trembling old
year out and the sprightly new year in
last evening. The speeches made dur
ing the evening were of q serious and
instructive character and added ma
terislly to the pleasure of the "watch
meetin',"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

GOVERNOR RICH and the other state
officers qualified yesterday by taking
the official oath prescribed by the con-
stitutlon. The actual transfer OF the
Offices will not take place until tomor-
row, and that being . holiday actual
business will not be transacted until
Tuesday. The change is not yet appre-
ciable, but somehow one feels better.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

III is reported by way of Warrington
that Cleveland will frame the new DEM
ocrstic tariff bill. The leading idea
will be to tax tho luxuries. If tho rev.
enues are to depend on taxati on of
luxurIes, direct taxation and free trade
will be the inevitable results. Grover
would better let somebody else do the
framing that he may "turn the picture
toward tine WALL"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

Those qualities of stubbornness for
which the great Grover has been so
universally admired seem TO have pre-
eipitated very unpleasant condition
in New York politics. Grover charged
that Murphy Was . fool and he will not
retract. His stubbornness will not de-
sert him on an occasion when he has
delivered himself Of an axiom even
though he lose & whole state to have
his say.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-01

Of negroes living IN the suburbs OF
Dallas we're eager 10 east their votes
for Clark. In Dallas proper the secret
ballot was enforced. II ala not extend
90 this particular suburb. But the
Hagx men hurried thltner, and md
ing that all efforts to change the me-
groes failed, resorted TO ruse- The
negro is quick TO accept and adopt any
suggestion that adds 10 his dignity as
citizen. The Hogg men intercepted
every negro ss ne approached the
open polling places, and informed him
that under the law be might vote =
secret ballot by deposIting bis vote In .
mail BOX which was attached TO . tsle-
graph pole near 10 the polling place.
IL WAS an opportunity such as "force
bill" would never provide. and sixty
eight stalwart negroes deposited their
votes IN the mail box. They were
taken out by letter carrier the next
morning. II this systsm shall be ex-
tended to other places In the south the
bulldozer, briber and shotgun intlmi-
dator will be out Of q job, and the
negro Will be one step nearer to the
ballot box
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
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WEAIHEk fOkECAsI

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June i6-For
Virginia and North Carolina: Fair pre-
ceeded by rain east. warmer In Nir-
ginla and Eastern North Carolina, north
10 west winds.
Weather Conditions and General Fore
cast-The storm has moved northeast
ward of the South Atlantic Coast. at
tended by heavy rain and gales rom Viz
ginia 10 Florida. Rain has also fallen
I'm the Middle Atlantic states. the ohio
Valley, eastern lake region and In areas
I'm the northwest and southwest. An
area OF high barometer Is central south
OF Nova Scotia. The barometer Is high
on the North Pacific Coast and the pres
sure Is relatively high from Minnesota
10 Northwestern Texas. The tempera-
ture has fallen In the Middle Atlantic
and Southern New England States and
In the lower Mississippi Valley: elsewhere
the weather is somewhat warmer. Ian
the Atlantic Coast States rain will be
followed by warmer. clearing weather.
In the Central Valleys and lake regions
the weather will be generally fair. except
showers In the eastern lake resion In
the morning. From the Mississippi river
to the Rocky mountain region the wealth
er win be warmer and fair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

lie also received six designations, among
th mn being those Of John W. Fisher, col
lcctor Of customs OF the port OF Rich
mond and w W. Rollins collector of
internal revenue for the Western District
OF North Carolina. The Times has ale
ready mentioned the appointment OF th'
collector Of customs at Richmond, and
predicted that Mr.. Kopc Elias would
be the collector OF internal revenue iol
the Western district Of North Carolina
II looks very much now ass II the appoint
ment of Alr. Elias would be made IN
few days
Mt vs. x. Holt. OF Chase City. Va.
has fled an application in the Treasury
Department for the position OF inspector
OF public buildings.
Mr. j. a. Thomas. OF the LOuisburg O.
O. Times is in the city. working. as he
says. Tor the Democratic party and his
friends. lie is accompanied by Hon. Chas
NJ. Cooke. OF the same place, who Is eX-
Speaker OF the North Carolina House of
Representatives.
Third Assistant Postmaster-G General
Kerr Craig left for his home at Salisbury
to-day, TO be gone for few days.
Mr. r.. II. Joros. of j. irham, is mere
looking for "a place as chief OF division
in some Of the departments.
n
On. Co. Herald, is I'm luck. lie arrived
here yesterday looking for "a place under
the Government. went 70 the Treasury
90 see how that department was 1ff for
photographers, f0u0d a vacancy. asked
for the place. was examined. found un-
usually competent md In fifteen Ininut IS
had the recommend iion of the chief Of
the division and was appointed.
TOurth-CIass PosfInasfers
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-G General
Maxwell appointed ia fOurth-class post
masters to-day. Of which IS were 10 FIJI
vacancies caused by removals. The aD-
pointmcnts for Virginia were as follows.
Berlin. Southampton county. W. ~. joy
ncr vice vs.. i. Wick. removed. Charity,
Patrick county O.. O.. Rakes, vice S. r..
Rakos. resigned. Colesviile. Patrick coun-
ty. w. r.. Martin. vice Maggie Martin,
dead. DuliusWlle. Madison county, j. L..
Fray vice J. W. Sprinkle removed; Figs
boro. Henry county. S. II. Dillard, vice
A. J.. Lester. resigned; Garrisonville, Staf-
ford county, Mamie Blackburn, vice D..
B. Garrison. resigned; Honeyvlle, Page
county. d. S. Nauman, Vice j. w Wehey
removed: Newbern. Pulaski county w.
W Anderson. vice Mary J. Tcagles, re-
moved Smithfeld. Isle Of Wight county.
T. M Morrison. vice g. W. Parker re-
moved Unison. Loudoun county. G.. d..
Hoge. vice r. Kerchwal removed.
The appointments for North Carolina
were as follows:
Highlands. Macon county. David Nor
ton vice vs.. A. Coe. removed. Morehead
city. Carteret county. j. O. Wallace. vice
w. IT. Jones' removed; Saluda. Polk
county. James B. Tanner. vice j. J.. Hart.
removed.
new postonice has been established
az Grit. Pendcr county. special from Long
Creek. six miles stuh, with Wiloby T..
Moore as postmaster.
Pensions have been granted as follows.
Nirginia-Ouginal widows, &c. Susan
Bryant.
North Carollna-Widows Indian wars
Malinda Wikc. II. J.. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
The Case of nnck TaYl0r.

BRISTOL. TENN, June Especial
The case Of Dock Taylor. the con-
demned Wise county murderer will come
before the Supreme Court at Wytheville'
Va, next week on appeal from the cir
cult court Taylor twas tried for the
murder Of the Mullins family and sem
fenced TO Doe hanged to-day. but the
supreme court granted a stay Of execu-
tion until the appeal could be heard. 1t
is not thought that he will get new
trial The two Flemings who We're inn
plicated I'm the Mullins murder have
never been captured. though numerous
attempts have been made recently. They
roam about the mountains Of Kentucky
and Virginia. always heavily armed and
swear-they will never be taken alive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

WARRENTON. MO, June 16.-The dor
mitory Of the Central Wesleyan College
was destroyed by fire last night. AT the
time the fire was discovered .9D0 people
were in the college hall in attndance on
the commencement exercises. That panic
dld not ensue was due 20 the presence Of
mind Of the presiding officer who quietly
had the doors locked, separating the hall
from the burning portion and allowing
the audience 10 make their exit calmly
and safely.
Several persons were injured by falling
timbers while attempting 10 eXtinguish
the blaze. The electric lights were shut
OF 10 prevent accident. leaving the city
In darkness. Professor Kerster professor
OF theology. fell from the roof OF one OF
the buildings and broke both OF MS legs
besides sustaining Internal Injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
TYPOS ~ SESSION.
The Printers Protective Fraternity and
the Typographical Union.

CHICAGO June 19-The International
Printers Protective Fraternity has elected
the following officers: J. G. Martin. presl-
dent, Fort Worth; G. a. Davis. vice
president. New Haven; W. II. Rogers.
secretary, Cleveland; g. c. Hayden, treas
urer. Milwaukee. and Victor Madison
chief organizer. Lincoln Neb.
Madison. WIS, was lIected for the
next meeting. June, 1894.
The fraternity adopted resolutions adj
dressed to President Cleveland asking
him to ignore the attempt which il IS
alleged the International Typographical
Union is making TO influence his
choice of a public printer.
The international Typographical Union
tabled a resolution conceding 20 the
Pressmen's Union and other allied crafts
delegates TO the meeting Of the federation
of labor.
Louisville was decided upon as the
place Of the next annual meeting by a
vote Of l07 10 As for San Francisco, Wash
ington having been dropped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

ATLANTA, GA, June 16-Ex-Mayor
john Glenn. counsel for Mrs. Raw5)n,
who IS suing for divorce. published a
card denouncing as a lie the report that
be is the father OF her child. whose pa
ternity the husband repudiates. Smith,
Glenn e. Smith. her counsel. Secretary
Hoke Smith being a member. also pub
lish a card asking the public TO Withhold
fits opinion until the trial. and promising
that she viii show "at the proper time
that her conduct has always been with
out reproach. that she IS entitled 10 The
favorable judgment. OF all honest people,
and every assault upon her character
viii be successfully met"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
THE INQUEST CONTINUED.
More Witnesses Testify az to Carelessness.
Contractor Dant I'll.

contractor Dant III.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. June 16.-In the
continued inquest Of the Ford's Theatre
disaster to-day. 7. c. Entwlse. the build
ing inspector Of the District. testified
tnat the mcItar used in the alterations
was bad. and the brick work badly done.
II he had had the authority to prevent
II, he would not have permitted the work
TO be done In the way II was, for there
was too much risk.
Architect Clark, Of the Capitol, tesu-
fed that the weight on the floor was
considerably less than the safety limit.
Augustus Davis. builder. and an un-
successful bidder for the electric light
ing plant work said he thought hat the
plans for the work were such that no
man could form from them an ntalli-
gent idea of what he wanted. He had
cold Captain Thorpe chief OF the 'su2ply
division of the War Department that the
work was dangerous. Nothing was con-
ained in the specifications that provided
for supporting the upper floors during
the eXcavatng work. In his opinion no
reasonably intelligent man would have
attempted TO DO the work without shor-
ing. He said he had told contractor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June S.-The
President. though still suffering from
rheumatism. came 20 the White House
to-day al his usual time. IL Is Impossible
10 ascertain definitely az the Executive
Mansion whether the President WIZ ac-
company Mrs. Cleveland TO the cray
cables cottage. Buzzard's Bay, next
vyeek The President himself has not de-
cided. The probabilities are that he will
not 90. The President does not expect
10 ioin her at Gray Gables for any
lengthy stay until the middle OF July.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

PARIS. June 16.-One case OF cholera
was reported at Montpelier to-day.
Three deaths from the disease were re-
ported az Frontiganan. near Montpelier.
Several cases Of cholera have been re
ported in Limoges. one case has ALREADY
proved fatal Six new cases and foul
deaths We're reported to-day I'm Cette
and fCUr cases and one death In Privas
the capital OF the Department OF Ardeche
The spread Of the disease is favored by
the intensely hot weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

simms before Captain Thorpe that IL
the contract was let 10 some d-n fool
he might pull down the building.
A stir was caused among the spectators
uben the name Of William @ Covert
SUPERINTENDENT Of the old theatre build
ing was called. The testimony given at
the inouest had pointed him out as hav-
ing something TO do Will the work Of
putting in the eecuic iight plant.
Attorney Thomas told Mir. Covert that
he had been called 10 see if he wished
10 make a statement and Mr.. Covert
declined TO offer one. He had nothing to
do with the work, ne said. and, I'm fact.
knew nothing about such matters. He
added that Colonel AinswOrth had cau-
toned him particularly not 20 give any
instructions L. the contractor, but to
go down I'm the cellar as much az pOssi-
bile. and # he saw anything going wrong
in his opfuion. that was calculated TO
eudanger the building, 20 notify him
(Afnsworth az orce. The witness did
not know whether snoring was necessary
or not As Colonel Ainsworth observed
the work himself he did not make any
report on Il 90 him.
After lanes n. McGill, an architect.
had testified that any man I'm his right
senses would not have done such work
as that beneath the theatre without
snoring that a competent draughtsman
should have drawn the plans. and that
AN export should have superintended the
work according 10 custom. the jury adj
iournod al 4.2l o'clock until Tomorrow.
when it is expected the inquiry will be
concluded.
Contractor Dant Chngrined.
Contractor Dant. who was doing the
work which resulted I'm the collapse OF
Ford's Opcra House rs in a serious con-
dition and II is feared his mind will be
affected by the Disaster Ever since the
accident he has been sick man. his
maIadv being of the brain rather than
the body once or twice he left his resi-
dence with plans Of work he had under
way. but was compelled 90 return 10 his
home. Whenever spoken 10 about the
calamity he would break down COM
peteiy and cry like q child His c0ndi-
ton the past three or four days has been
SO serious that the doctor has prohibited
his leaving the house. and denied the
presence Of an, save the members Of
his family. The subject of the accident IS
positively prohibited Mrs. Dant said
this morning that her husband was very
desp0ndent. and that the accident preyed
upon his mind 10 such AN extent that she
feared permanent injury would result.
The report upon the street was that Mr..
Dant had gone crazy.
Another Added 10 he Death List.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. June 1G.-A. J..
Ames. who was injured I'm the Ford's
Theatre disaster last Friday. died at the
Emergency Hospital tonight. Mr.. Ames
received several scalp wounds. a fractur-
ed leg and injuries 10 the back. He had
been improving during the week but
was taken with diarrhoea and death en-
sued from exhaustion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. CHICA-
Go, ILL. June 16.-The famous blarney
stone which for centuries occupied a place
in the walls OF Blarney castle. in Ireland,
has arrived at the Worlds Fair II
was shipped here by Lady Aberdeen.
and will form one OF the attractions OF
her Irish village. The historic old stone
will be formally unveiled by Mayor Carter
II. Harrison tomorrow. An elaborate
programme has been prepared for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
Schooner Sunk in a Collision.

BALTIMORE. June l6.-The schooner
John Holland. from Norfolk for Provi-
dence, sunk this morning near Cape
Henry. Va. through a collision with the
steamer Michigan, from Baltimore FOR
London.
The collision occurred al o'clock. The
schooner was loaded with coal II went
down in twenty minutes The crew was
rescued and taken TO Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
EULALIE IN NEW YORK.
She Is no Longer Our Guest and VIII Sail
on the gath.

NEW YORK, June l6-The Infanta
Eulalie and party somewhat tired with
all the sightseeing and entertainment
provided by the West, arrived In this
city at Sli this evening The Princess
was met by Mr. j. NJ. Ceballos. who has
placed his house. No. % east Sixty-second
street at her disposal
Commander Davis said this evening
that the nation is no longer the host.
and the Princess is free from ohicialism
OF any kind. He added that the Princess
returned from Chicago very much pleased
with I'm that had been done for her
The Princess will enjoy herself I'm a
quiet way during her stay In tnls city
She will sail on the oath instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
g " vnman on the Cotton Crop.

ATLANTA, Ga. June l6.-In a brief
interview with S. NJ. Inman concerning
the cotton crop that well-known gentle
man. who stands high in the cotton trade
OF America. was made to say that this
years crop would be smaller than last
years.
This was an error. In talking to a
renorter Mr.. Inman said that this years
plant was smaller than last years; refer
ring to the plant itself. and not to the
crop. the lstanass Of the season and fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

quency Of cold snaps during the spring
being the cause OF the undoubted tardi-
ness in the development Of the cotton
plant. IL was 10 this that Mr.. Inman
referred in speaking OF the smallness OF
the plant As TO the size OF the crop
he expressed no opinion. stating that ne
was not prepared to talk with any de-
gree Of accuracy on the subject al this
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
The Sunday Closing Case.

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE United States
Circuit Court OF Appeals heard argu-
ment all day upon the question Of Sunday
closing for the Chicago fair. The Worlds
Fair case is the only business before the
court. \ decision Will probably be
reached tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

WASHINGTON, y. C., June B.-Wn-
liam NJ. Meredith, chief OF the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing; William W. Roll
lins. collector Of internal revenue, fifth
district. North Carolina; John w. Fisher.
cnllector OF customs. Richmond. Va, have
raefuuel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

CHICAGO, June i6.-The National Re-
publican League executive committee has
selected Chicago as national headquarters
bv a vote OF ten States for Chicago. four
for St. Louis. three for Washington and
one for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

NEW ORLEANS. June i6-Work on the
hreak al Magnolia has been abandoned.
The break is 10 feet wide and 10 feet
deem. A break occurred In the leyee
on the frontier place. eleven miles above
the city. on the same side OF the river.
an O'Clock yesterday afternoon. but
a. was closed. The levees all along that
line are In a dangerous condition.
break occurred at English Turn, iifteen
miles below the city. yesterday, but II
was closed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
A Conservative Elected.

LONDON, June i6.-The election for
member OF the House OF Commons from
Linlithgowshire resulted In the return
OF Captain Thomas Hope. Conservative.
Peter McLagan, previous incumbent. was
Gladstonian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
LANCE or THEnMoMETER.

Range Of thermometer at The Times
office yesterday. June 18th:
A. NJ, n; ~ NJ. 80; 4. NJ, 81; p.
NJ, 80; II. NJ. II; midnight. s.. Average.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

MEMPHIS, June 16.-Judge John l..
Sneed, who on Wednesday was offered
the appointment of Consul-General TO
Honolulu Sandwich Islands. to-day tele
graphed Secretary Gresham that he would
accept.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
President Carnot's Condition.

PARIS, June 1.-THE condition on Pres
ldent Carnot Is believed 10 be serious.
He suffered a relapse to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17
Another Place for North Carolina.

WASHINGTON, June l6.-The President
to-day appointed George w. Sanderlin,
OF North Carolina, Third Auditor OF the
Treasury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

"alor Holmes Conrad. recently appoint
assistant Attomey-General. left here
'.F TOT Winchester. 10 be gone until
,l"y hlfht The court OF claims. the
D''''i'sa or which VIII bc under his
,harge. adiour1s Saturday for the sprine
term, and the fam term will not be called
uhu October Major Conrad win take
.nsfEe Of the office next Monday, so as
70 be ready for the fan term
secretary Carlisle made four appoint
menus to-day. though none Of them were
W interest 10 the readers OF The Times.