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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19
WASH GooDs!.

Silk finished Challi pattern 81 inch pongccs al
I21lc yard.
Handsome Outing Fannels and Yachting Cloths
at &c. Ioc and IL lc yard
5000 yards more of those beautiful Dress Ginghams
at I21so yard worth I6c
Splendid Dress Ginghams at &c and Ioc a yard
Handsome IA Sea Island Cambrics I2Hc a yard
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19

YES said Torsliuson. with sudden
interest in The conversation. nas ii,,le
hoy il inst Eve Years old. Re i one -
The oldest little fellows Th> Other aav
hss moth
Bnt the lsst - The rroup ., auditor.
could ~ tbs time - seen scasnp~riag
srx.ahd ~ nett street csrner = bioek
szxsy Chicago sess Record
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19
DRESS TRIMMINGS!
Just OPENED.

We place on sale Monday morning enormous
stock of Spring Dress Trimmings. We invite the ladies
to see this display The incoming styles-hand-
some Zouave Trimmings Persian Bands. Girdles. Silk
Gmps and Jet Gimps Irridescent effects Columbia
Trimmings and all leading trimmings in vogue.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19

A girl n Tunis. after she : betroth>d.
- eoopcd np IN sush roorn. with
sh&ckies q eo.e and silver uooo kes
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19
THE EARTH is A VAST BODY

And only live side of IL claim a por
But any within 800 miles i-
if could walk the whole
repaid of his with the
found
close shave Folding Beds Library Cases
Book
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19
WHITE GOODS

New English Dimities.
Victoria Lawns.
Linen Lawns.
Nainsooks.
BatisteS.
Claire, soft finished cambrics.
Linen dc Daca.
Carreau dc Daca.
And many others. A most ex
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19
70 IL MonToeSt
DRESS GOODS TALK!

The new arrivals of handsome dress fabrics are a
marvel TO behold The chick things shown are. In
deed pleasant and interesting study for the critical
eye Counters and shelves loaded down with the most
comprehensive most exclusive and refined selection of
dress fabrics in view can be every day at prices
YOU know are always quoted by other houses We
select two very strong lot offerings for this week:
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-19
SILKS silks!

Silks arc of our strongholds. We do not hesi-
tate to say we have the most handsome and best
selected line in the city We cannot describe it. We
ask for personal inspection.
Saturday received large shipment of Figured
China, Silks, beautiful designs and patterns, all the
latest coorings and shades to be the coming
son. We will offer these goods to start them going at
the very remarkably low price,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
THE ARIEL ICE Bound.
Lying at Ciaremont Unable to Move-yery
Cold Weather in Surry.

CLAREMONT. VA. Jan. 1G.-Special.-
We are having winter in earnest in this
part Of the Old Dominion. There have
been repeated falls of snow, until the
ground is now covered to a depth of
nearly two feet. The James IS solidiy
frozen over from here TO Sandy Point.
and sleighing and skating parties are the
order of the day. The steamer Ariel is
lying at one Of our wharves, unable to
move on account OF the ice and il is
more than probable that IL will not get
away for some time.
The movement to get the court house
located in Claremont has evoked a great
Zeal OF discussion, both pro and con.
The residents of Surry Courthouse. Of
course naturally are against IL, but the
people throughout the county seem to
FAVOR the acceptance of Mr.. Hopper's
offer, which, besides giving us a court
house free for twenty-five years, insures
the establishment Of bank and a build
Ing and loan association, both Of which
would be material help to Surry
Captain Deyo, of the steamer Ariel.
entertained a large number Of his Clare
mont friends on board the steamer last
Thursday night. A very enjoyable time
was given the Claremonters, who we're
entertained by the music of the orches-
trion, which has been recently placed on
the boat, and the genial chat Of the
Captain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
CH URCH BURNED.
Building In Berkeley Destroyed by Fire.
Facts About NoTfoIk's Progress

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 16.-Special.-The
Christian church In Berkeley was destroy
ed by fire last night. The fire department
were promptly on hand, but everything
was frozen hard and no water could be
had. In short while the walls of what
had been very pretty church were all
that was left standing. This church has
been very unfortunate, as during the
April gale, 1890. when It was in the course
or construction and nearly finished, the
walls blew down. The church and fur
niture cost 5000. and was insured for
$500.
The secretary of the Chamber Of Com
merce In his annual report states that
the lumber business Of this port I'm four
years increased 1l2 per cent. slaves. -
per cent; shingles, 81 per cent; railroad
ties increased PAL per cent: hay, corn.
oats and bran increased all the way from
OIL TO lOl per cent; rye increased e5j per
cent; wheat increased 4l3 763 bushels:
peanuts increased 4G1, 40S bushels last wear
over 1883 The grocery and provision
business SHOWS quite as remarkable gains.
There has been gain of 100 per cent. IN
the coal business; 23l per cent. in pig
iron. Norfolk now is by great odds the
largest lumber dealing port on the At
lantic coast and the largest peanut mar
ket in the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
A Mountain Out Of a Msle Hill.
Editor OF The Times:


In your issue Of December 10 1899 7
find that your Washington correspondent
has made several mistakes concerning
postal affairs at Esmont, Va. / will cor
rect them
In the first place, Esmont is about five
miles from the Soapstone Quarry. There
is postoffice there. known as Alberem:
so the ''workmen" and farmers" there
have never patronized this Office
II could not have been through q teal
Gus motive that ! accepted the position.
as Miss Lane and ! have always been
and are still. good friends I did not ap-
ply for the Office, but IL was offered me
the second time before accepted IL. and
should not have done so then had 4.
been in Miss Lanes power to have kept
II. but she was married and gone and
there was no postmaster.
Miss Lane was not appointed under
President Cieveland's administration. but
under Republican president Garfleld's)
administration as was, as your corre-
spondent terms her. the "Stalwart Repub-
lican. "Postmistress Wingfield." with her
"beaming features
Neither Miss Lane nor myself have ever
expressed our views on the subject of
politics, so who has a right to say that
we are or are not Democrats or Repub-
leans? MRS. V. A. BUGG.
Esmont. Va, Dec. 81, 1892 y. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
UNIQUE TRIP TO CHICAGO.
A Pair of Brass Knucks Found In tho Cell
of Condemned Murderers

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. Jan. 16.-Special.-
Deputy-Sherln Morgan. in making an
examination a day or two ago of the
cell OF the Whitson brothers. the CON
donned murderers from Mitchell county,
confined in Jail mere, discovered a pair
OF brass knucks. He is at a loss to ex-
lain the presence Of such a dangerous
weapon in the Jail, and Of course, the
prisoners refused to enllghten him.
Hon. X. =. Sc )tt, whose candidacy for
the position of consul at Rio de Janeiro
was Endorsed by the Virginia electoral
college last Monday. is now a resident
of this place. His friends here heartily
indorse all that his friends In Virginia
have done in this respect
Three young men OF this place-W. II.
Vaughan. q. W. Vaughan and James
Sorrells-have just finished boat l6 feet
long, feet wide weighing about 40
pounds, and christened IL the Swan
nanoa," In which they propose TO make
the trip from here TO the Columbian Ex-
position at Chicago. The little boat will
be launched as soon as the weather
permits. The trip Will be by way Of
the French Broad, Holston. Tennessee,
Ohio and Illinois rivers and the Illinois
canal. The Adventures propose TO take
II leisurely. and hunt a great deal on
the way taking with them guns, ammu-
nitiCn, dogs. etc, for that purpose. They
expect to cover the distance and be In
Chicago before August 18th. which is
North Carolina day.
Or. Won Rucks thermometer registered
degrees below zero here yesterday, which
is the coolest weather we have vet had
Yesterday regular blizzard struck the
town-hign winds and a snow storm rag
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
STONEW4LL JACKSON.
An Eloquent Lecture by Hon. Joseph TX.
Vending.

WASHINGTON, Jan. i6.-Hon. Joseph
r. Vending lectured at the Uniyersalist
church tonight under the auspices OF
the COME erate Veterans Association.
His Subject was "Stonewall Jackson
The church was comfortably filled, and
the audience was well entertained. Mr..
Vending is eloquent; at times he Is dra-
matte his elOcutiOn is good, his periods
well rounded and his climaxes strategic.
His voice is persuasive and pathetic In
II al times you can hear thf echo
OF sigh or the falling of tear drop.
Mr.. Weddings eulogy OF Stonewall jack
son Is. perhaps, the finest tribute ever
paid TO the memory OF the gallant gem
eral In telling the story. the speaker
fights the battles over again. You hear
the order forward. march; then iss the
reverberation of the pickets gun. the
roll OF the drum, the rattle OF the mus
kerry, the lannon's roar. the bugle blast,
the clash OF arms, and towering over all
the majestic figure of Stonewall Jack
sou.
The scenes OF carnage are wildly paint
ed. The lovely valley Of the Shenandoah,
which Mr.. Vending recalls as land
scape more beautiful than was ever
placed upon canvas with its blue noun
tains, placid valley, fertile meadows and
the Shenandoah river winding through
1t like stream OF silver, valley which
is natures masterpiece but which was
the scene Of such frightful carnage, and
where Jackson made for himself name,
fought battles which sent his fame ring
ing around the world, are all pictured
with q master hand.
Mr.. Vending reviewed Jackson's career |
from the military professor, with shabby |
slouched hat. awkward horse
modest disposition. 10 the battle |
Of Manassas, when he stood like stone
wall" and turned defeat into victory;
through the second battle Of Manassas.
when history repeats itself. on through
he strife of many battles, and till the
curtain drops on his career. and he falls
At the hands of his own men-shot by
accident. The war; he thought, was In
,vitable. 1t was simply q conflict between
cavalier. who landed at jamestown, and
he Puritan of New England. The war
vas but an evolution for good. Out OF
his conflict between Puritan and Cava-
Ter would spring the grandest type OF
American.
Mr.. Weddings eloquence was greeted
With frequent applause. The lecture
cited about 800 for the Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
King COtton'S Ball,

King Cotton will reign supreme on the
night Of the 9th instant. There is not a
shadow Of a doubt about II. for arrange
ments are rapidly nearing completion
and all indications point TO a complete
success.
For two hours yesterday the dancers
were rehearsng at the Mozart Hall, and
those who Witnessed the rehearsal pre-
dict even greater success than that of
previous similar affairs.
On the night of the ball at 9:l5 the outer
curtain will rise before tho reception COM
mittee. which will be In readiness to re-
ceiye the guests.
After the reception the stage will be &C.
cupied by a beautiful tableau, full par
ticulars Of which will be published at an
early date. The cOstuming will doubtless
surp2ss that Of previous years, and spe-
cisJ efforts are being made TO render this
feature especially attractive. The tab
leau rehcarsals will begin In the Mo
Fart to-day.
In one Of the dry goods show windows
on Broad street is a good representation
Of King Cotton himself, and. while the
costumes will be left TO the pleasure of
the various participants. II is hoped that
some gentleman will dress as King Cot
ton.
Alter lNe tdDledu the dance, WhlCn Is
one OF the chief features Of the evening
VIII follow. Those who are to take part
In this are: Mrs James r. Patterson,
Misses hadge Ould. Marian Harris,
Par.5s Bagby Nellie Perrin, Nellie Boy
Kin. Nellie Mayo Jessie Fauntleroy.
Bruce Williams. Howard, Sallie
Wexford. B1rta Wexford. Lizzie Bridges
ana Cora Darlington.
To these will be added two more names
to-day.
The committees I'm charge are buslly Tn
gagged in. making the final arrangements.
Last year there were more than 200 par
Elephants. ard the ladies in charge cx-
pect an equally large attendance.
The contracts for lights and decorations
have been Given Numbers OF lights will
be grouped In all kinds OF beautiful de-
vices, and the decorations will probably
be the handsomest for years. short
time VIII serve to complete the final ar
rangements, which will then be given TO
the public soon.
The chairmen OF the hall committees
are requested TO meet at No 81 east
Grace street this afternoon at 4 O'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
The Auditors Clerk.

cry Auditor Miles Turpin several
months ago nominated Mr.. II. B. Boudar
as assistant clerk I'm his office. to succeed
Mr.. n. A. Williams. The Finance Com
mittee. who have to confirm such nomi-
nations. at the first meeting considered
the matter. but Chairman Tanner was the
only member who voted for the appoint
ment OF Mr.. Boudar. While no objection
was raised to Mr.. Boudar yet there was
strong opposition to putting Mr.. WI
liams out of Office.
At the next meeting OF The committee
two additional members came to the sup
port OF Colonel Tanner. but Mr.. Williams
continued to remain I'm office by the action
OF majority OF the committee. Since
then Councilman Philip Seay has become
a candidate for the position. and some OF
his friends claim that n majority OF the
communicative membe-s-are willing 10
vote for him. The committee VIII meet
this evening. but on account OF the Sc
rious illness of Mr.. Turpin II is not ex-
pected that any action will be taken In
the matter. The salary OF the assistent
clerk II 500 per month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
STOLE RATHER THAN STARVE.
Thomas wcaver's Pitiful Tale-Not so Cold
on the Blue Ridge.

FLOYD c. H., Jan. i6.-Special.-Tho s.
Weaver was arrested a few days since
for ste aling -four from the smOkehouse OF
Isaac Via, in this county. Weaver IS a
very poor and shftless man, and when ar
rested confessed his guilt, and told q sad
and pitiful tale. He said he mad nothing
TO eat at home; had been out during the
day looking for work, and found no en-
ployment; that when he came home at
night his little children were crying for
bread, and as he had none 10 give them.
he went forth in the night broke into the
house, took the -four and carried il home
to feed his hungry children.
The cold has not been so intense here
on top of the Blue Ridge as ia some parts
of the South. Three degrees below zero
is the lowest point to which the mercury
has fallen, and the snow is only few
riches deep, though the creeks and
branches are almost frozen solid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
Flies Good Work in Pulaski.

PULASKI. VA, Jan. 16.-Spec!aI.--
Evangelist Fife left this morning, having
shaken this place from furnace to furnace
and from hill TO hill With the thernone-
ter much Of the time below zero and
through binding snow storms crowds
have fiockod to hear him, and our lead
ing citizens, with the most abandoned.
have token the enthusiastic Evangelist by
the hand in the presence Of the great
congregation and confessed Christ as
their Saviour. There are mere family
affairs in Pulaski this morning than ever
before in its history. The man OF God
urged this duty with great earnestness.
Mr.. Fife honors Gods word and God
hCnofs him He held prayer service
this morning at the depot and then left
for lis home In Charlotte n. G.
The weather continues intensely cold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
NEWs ITEMS or INTEREST.

a clever smuggling ruse Is said to be
the reason for Mexico's alleged border
revolution.
Caught robbing a negro an unknown
white man fatally shot Perry II. Car
penter. al Birmingham. Ala.
fifth interest in the Brooklyn Eagle
was sold 10y William Van Anden 10 VII
liam Zieglcr and W. j. Gaynor.
Nerinont's oldest inhabitant, Mrs. Lucy
| w. Wood. of Barre. has passed her one
hun dred and seventh birthday
Checks forged on J. d. Canal. Mem
phis CrennD business man, for several
hundred dollars. are coming to light.
J. +. Tribble. United Press reporter at
New York. and John Il. Gibbs a boat
man, may have been swept out to sea.
Flndlay (O) glass factories viii sue
because the City Natural Gas Trust has
cut OF the supply despite Offers OF free
gas.
Harry Smith. keeper OF Bismarck On.
D. Jail, was locked in cell by prisoners
ana cannot get out unless the Jail Is de-
moished
Allegiance 70 the Presbyterian General
Assembly is renowned by Dr. Edward
Clark. OF the Church Of the PUritans,
New York city.
More than 900 falls to Laura Glea-
son. seventeen years old. of Hornells-
More Than Sl0O,e0O falls 10 Laura Glea-
son. millionaire. OF Syracuse.
Mr.. W. S.Gilbert. The dramatic author, is
about TO go TO Monte carlo to arrange
with Sir Arthur Sullivan the composer,
for new opera.
A recently completed religious census
Of Australia shows l.4S506 members of
the Church Of England, 4gS.3ea Presbyter-
ians &i,54 Metncdists and S0,llS Catho-
lies. These are the four most numerous
denominations.
The Campngnie Transatlantique has
again brought forward the question, IL Is
reported. Of lighting the Atlantic route
from Ireland to Newfoundland. IL Is pro-
posed TO moor 10 powerful floating lights
DO miles apart and connect them by cleo
trio cables.
The London Chronicle this morning
says 10 hears that the rev Irish home
rule bill was drafted by Right Hon.
James Bryce. chaac ellor OF the Duchy
OF Lancaster, and that Mr.. Gladstone
gave Mr.. Bryce a seat In the cabinet for
the very purpose of drafting the bill.
The Moors have iberated the Spanish
commandant at Alhucemas. whom they
kidnapped recently. IL Is reported in Tou-
Ion that Admiral Buge's squadron has
been ordered TO make n &c monstration
before Tangier In concert with the Italian |
squadron In case England sends wGr-ships
10 the Morocco coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
CARR'S INAUGURATION.
ARRAyG ESrsCOuPLETEDF FOR IT
TO TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY.
A Colored Assenblyman Unseatcd-Court-
House building Of Bladsn County
Burncd-The Legislature.

| RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. 16.-Special.-
Full preparations were compl,tcd to-day
for the Inauguration ceremonies 10 take
| place here on Wednesday. Committees
have been nppoir ted on the part Of both
the ssnst. and House TO leave here to-
morrow for the home OF Governor Carr,
In Edgecombe county, and escort him TO
this city on Wednesday, by special train,
which will arrive here at noon. The Gov
ernor-clect Will be escorted 20 the Capitol
and from thence 10 Stronachs Auditori-
um, accompanied by The members Of Gen
eral Assembly officers OF the State, Jus
tees OF supreme court and others. The
oath OF Office will then be administered.
and the inaugural address delivered. The
inaugural reception and ball will take
place at Strorach's Auditorium at night
All the other State officers ,ct will take
the oath OF off.cs on the same dag a. the
Capitol.
IN to-day's session OF the Senate the
report OF the committee on elections in
the contested Case Of J. p. Leach DEM.
OF Warren. who disputes the seat of W. B.
Henderson (cclored. was made In favor
OF seating Leach. The action upon re-
port by the SeLate was made special
" ~ IVA AO-HiDIiUh IlpTnlIH III IL
o'clock. Leach will undoubtedly be seated.
Bills wcrc introduced in the House to-
day 10 exempt the savings banks from
taxation. and to reduce the rate OF legal
interest 10 per cent The bill TO repeal
the Law enacted In 1891 providing for the
collection OF agricultural statistics
created spirited discussion, the present
service being vigorously attacked by sew
era! members II was argued on the
other hand that the system educated
farmers 10 make estimates upon crops
made in the State each year. The bill
was finally referred 10 a committee The
House adopted a resolution urging our
representatives in Congress to enGeavor
TO repeal the 10 per cent tax on State
banks. and also n resolution urging Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland 10 call an extra SEES
sion OF Congress as early as possible
A special was received here to-day an
nourcirg that the courthouse at Eliza
bethtown. Bladen county. y. c.. was
burned by incendiaries Saturday night |
An alarm was given at IL o'clock but |
the people who responded had TO appli- !
anccs to nsht The fire, and the building |
burned In less than on hour before their |
eyes. on the following morning the safes 4
We're opened, and II va. found that some
Of the books and records had escaped
destruction.
The thermometer has been bugging the
zero mark here FOR twenty-four hours.
NO advices from various parts OF the
state report il below zero. A special
rom Dabney. n. c., says: Mercury
registered eight degrees below zero here
his morning. and snow is ten inches
ieep Twelve inch Ice is being harvested
rom Emo river. forty miles west of here.
State Treasurer S. Med. Tate has been
lutte sick and confined to his room for
several days and considerable concern
8 felt about his condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-17
THE MOZART MUSICALE.
A Rare Musical Treat, But = Fearfuliy
Cold Concert Hall.

| 1he mozart symphony Club gave a
! splendid musicale at the Mozart Academy
last evening
When the concert began tho house was
comfortably filed and not n few men
| stood In the aisles, but as the pro-
! sTammes progressed II was noticed by
many that the temperature was too cold
10 be comfortable, and aftor the sixth
number attachments OF the audience be-
Kan 10 leave the hall After the seventh
number another crowd made their way
towards the doors. and so 1t continued
until after the twelfth number.
The house was cold and 40 one. how
ever musical and cultivated their taste
might have been. could sit and modrstly
enjoy the music Fingers tiEsled with
cold. and feet were used for applauding
purposes 50 as 70 get up some sort Of a
halfway circulation. and rs soon as the
situation became Unbearsble people lef
After the seventh number Mr. James
Lyons came upon the stage and stated
that the low temperature prevailing In
the hall WOE due 10 the Arctic wave that
is now prevailing IN Richmond. He stated
that the furnaces and stoves had been
burning ali DAY. and every method Tor
heating the building had been employed
The extremely cold weather had over
ard tie result was q cold hail. He ended
~ saying that the board OF soyernors
we're sincerely sorry. and hoped here
would be no encores Of the numbers 10 be
rendered.
The artists who rendered the concert
Were as follows:
Mr.. Percy W. Mitchell, violin soloist:
Mr.. Theodor Hoch. violin and cornet viz
tuoso; Mr. Richard stoelzer viola; slr
Mario Blodeck. vicloncello Miss Camille
Ioulmin, harp; Mr.. Karl Krauehaar.
mute; Miss Grace Milton. prima donna
soprano.
The music rendered was OF that CLASH
cal grade seldom heard by Richmonders
from a concert stage, and proved TO all
true music-lovers to be rare treat. The |
club, as an organization, rendered several |
numbers In a thoroughly artistic manner. |
and each member proved him or herself |
to be a genuine musician.
Herr Kraushaar's flute solo was a de-
iehtful piece of work, and Mr. Mitchell |
rev from the violin rich and harmonious
notes. His playing las a brlliancy that
s ever pleasing. Herr Hoch. one Of the
most eminent cornetists in the world,
vas literally applauded, even by the
few that remained TO hear him.
md as an encore he played In Old
Madrid" Miss Grace Milton sang in
plendid manner Jamie. Jamie, Dear"
II is matter OF sincere regret that the
Observation-Disclosures OF the hall detracted
rom the pleasure OF those present and
made many miss a musicale that would
ave proven TO be one Of the best ever
1ven under the auspices Of the Mozart
association.