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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21
STATE PRESS SENTIMENT.

the farmer who takes up the sheep
business with the idea that the outside
OF the animal is worth more than the
inside--the wool more than the carcass
gets hold III il at the worst end. Nut
ton first and then wool.--Jackson Pa
triot.
Congressman Simpson Of Kansas has
been expressing sockless ideas about
finance in reckless proiusion. lie seems
to endorse l'effer's aluminium dollars
and government banks with vegetables
for collateral. Muskegon Chronicle.
The shrek Of the wildcat continues TO
threaten from the recesses Of the dem
ocrat swamp. But the animal Will be
promptly shot when the people OF tho
United States get another chance at il.
Port Huron Times.
Cloture il need be to rob the ballot
box OF federal protection. No thought
OF cloture 20 compel vote on the cur
rency question! Truly the ways Of de-
mocracy are devious. Detroit Tribune.
There is no reason on earth for having
congress take up the federal election
laws at this time and engender partisan
bitterness 10y an attempt 10 repeal them.
Marquette Mining Journal.
This dogging OF veterans with detcc-
tives who are hostile 10 them, is about
the shabbiest piece OF business Uncle
Sam was ever Induced 10 undertake.
Kalamazoo Telegraph.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

n the cause u silver s noe without
merit chr friends a he white metal are
steisr it - isrrrsrahle injury BY de-
fsntly obstruei.n0 iegislation 81 secnre
ia recosrition IL - hile 10 cnntead
tkat ihe death kpeii e silver viil he
ss0oaesi shed tie senate passes the
Wll~en repsa. hilL The repeal q the
PURCHASING clause q ne sherman act
pnts ar -n.i - Tie purchase 81 the gov
srnaieut e q frsi snloant % marketa-
be silver bai.,on for shich 80 have 20
80 That = al II dor- not iuaply
hat gold shall BE- sieVated - = looe and
siugie standard fir o,fr currency. VITA
thr pnrchsss e silver sssppei sna the
frizhtea~i u,ssses ssothed into canfi-
dcnee ths werk II pise'ng silver N ~
legitimate sttstade nay - taken % anl
ccsnpi~trf pftooat tisfartiae every
v-stsd inisrest - tAs coantry. The
ncss sEtFsssssni seid enshasssat doss
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

Congressman kleharsison made his
bo~ 70 the committee On ways and
means yesterday before the hearings GA
the tariff were ended lie presumed
20 appear for the furniture makers of
this city Co ask that the duty on Ger
mao plate hooking glass and burlaps Be
removed and fpr tho brush makers ask
IN that the duty on brisfles be stricken
of. Possibly his presumptisoness was
supported b. the request Of individual
hrms. bat a. whole the furniture max
ers q this city sre not asking that any
part OF the present tariff law shall be
disturbed. Because they fear II viii bs
monkeyed with. a large percentage Of
our factories are idle. And even IL the
majority % the trims were selfishly IN
favor Of striking OF the tariff on
German glass they would first
consult the probable effects OF such
action upon American glass makers
There is suggestion OF satisfaction in
Mr.. Richardson's appearance before the
committee because IL serves 10 show how
neslsctful Of our interests We have been.
The furniture industry OF this city per-
mitted itself to default in prosecuting it's
claims 20 the committee through dele
CATION OF non partisan workingmen. A
full hearing was accorded 10 eastern
manufacturers who viii profit by free
raw materials and TO representatives OF
foreign industries which will thrive on
free trade. but the workingmen 10 whom
protection is prerequisite to prosperity
were stingiIy granted but brief audi
ence and their appeals fell upon deaf
ears. Mr.. Richardson attempted TO repre-
sent the selfish aspect Of our chief indus.
try by asking thatraw material be entered
free. he did not 20 farther TO say that
10000 furniture makers-workingmen-
demand that the tariff shall not be dis
turbed- We ought to have sent the
workingmen down to Washington 10
make their own demand. 1t Is too late
now. We will profit by the lesson in the
future.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

President Cleveland IL trs4ding on
nettiss The action % the democrat
house caucus IN deciding % forces the
f-sisraI elections matter has upset dis
plans and ha - nos trying u eoneiliats
the ones susceptible 10 soft promises
of pap Bat It - ticklish business
snd Grover gocs about like a man
xk0 - afraid that In stepping
heavily he may break something.
II 10 said that Mr. Cleveland
spoke in most dictstorial manper TO
Speaker Crisp because Of his having
conssated that the elections bin should
BE reported to the house without having
Grst obtained permission. and that Mr..
Crisp got chol<uc and told him that hs
was nndsr the impression that the presi-
dent was az the head % tho executive.
not the Legislative branch Of the govern
ment That this Il true is evidenced by
Mr Crisp's defiant declaration made TO
the caucus. that when quorum Is
secured the republicans will not be
~ lHAAALtA - Nt8~-& AZ tAAN icy
q the early passage 81 The bin Grover
doeen't want the house 10 press this bin
untl the senate disposes q the silver
question. The reason l. that he fears
the republican senator's viii retaliats.
The house. however. feels that il has
yielded too much already 70 executive
desires and Il evidently prepared to pro-
ceed % legislats on ia own hook. The
situation is decidedly interesting 10
Grover. he not only has a white ele-
plant. bat a whole heard Of them on
his handS The task q running the
entire machinery o. the government is a
stnpendous undertaking and Grover be-
gins 10 pine for relief. lie doesn't know
rhat i ahead % him-and thank good
nszs neither does the country-but his
recent experience satisfies him that be
might a. veil attempt to regulate the
speed OF buzz saw by clutchirg IL
teeth % 10 try 10 bride and drive the
An-ricsn congress.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

There vas fairly satisfactory audi
ence IN The Powers last evening 10 wit
ness the second presentation n "A Duel
20 Hearts by the Craigen paulding
company. Tie action % the play was
smoother than on Monday night, but tho
portrayal OF the intensely dramatic
scenes vas molsied ia the same artistic
and finished manner which characterized
the first performance. Miss Craigen ~
a supremsly intense aud conscientious
little woman-her heart and soul enter
ing into the meaning 81 her mimic char
acfcrixation. Mr. Pauiding IL a cultured
gentlem n and his literary training fol
iows him on TO the stage, where his
whole aim IL 10 delineats character AMI
discover the range II human emotions
BY standard of naturalness The au.
dsence received last nights performance
with marked sttentiveness. the princi-
pals being recalled AZ the end % the
second and third acts. Tonight 80
rine~ wiil be repeated. II IL chasie
and pretty love story and ought 10 be
heard BY large ssdiesee.
There II life aud spice in the p.uxrara
At Smiths the week Lille Morris has
gorxeously mounted nautical flrst part
and toe OHIO u repiete with clever spec.
aiises Mate Hszeiton visi saose her
engagement THE week t. 50 b. saginaw
snd the dsehing sefi3. com1 viii be
missed Ethel Grey. m = nee aelecfion
e popular esnge. = winning plsudife a
every performances. ti~aftn. the gravity
fiefytau phrBesnenon. - - rsss<iese as
the must daring would afternpt - b.
The entire bili = geod one.
A Cracker Jack uu be SEER - q
natiua~ performances IN TIE Gfsa3 e.
dey. there . plenfy u this v4diy hi
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21
JUST A MISUNDERSTANDING.
Capt Wilder Authorized to Name tho
Ofiicial Routes

A misunderstanding over the route TO
be taken by the Odd Fellows in going
TO the worlds fair has caused some
trouble in the order. Grand Marshal
III. n. Wilder decided which routes
should be taken. but one Of the local
committeeman made a contract with
another railroad company and that
company is advertising as the official
route for the order. Last night Grand
Secretary T. III. Whitney and Grand
Guardian +. s. Andrews arrived in the
city and fully approved Capt. Wilder's
action and wish il announced that Capt.
Wilder is the only person authorized to
advertise an official route. Messrs.
Wilder. Whitney and Andrews will
leave today for Chicago to make ar
rangcments for the reception Of the
order.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

Yon KIPPUR is sacred Jewish holi-
day. In the long ago it was observed
with great fidelity TO forms and cere-
monies In these days a compliance in
spirit to the extreme requirements OF the
Pentateuch is deemed TO be sufficient TO
purge the soul OF sin. In years to come
We shall servo God best who make tho
least show OF our worship. As the CIV
ilizing agencies Of modern education ex-
pand We approach nearer TO natural
and unsacrifcing recognition OF our duty
to worship the author Of our being.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

Superintendent OF Police Stark
weather Of Detroit is organizing the
chiefs OF police OF Michigan into a
union. Superintendent Harvey q. Carr
% this city. Patrick Kane Of Saginaw.
III. w. Stevens OF Tecumseh, III. W. Stod-
dard Of Port Huron and others
are assisting him. The pur-
pose il TO unite all peace
officers OF the state so that they may
work with the effectiveness Of 3 single
body. The national body has adopted
the Bertillon system. and Chicago will
be the point OF Interchange for all who
desire proofs Of Identification Of I'M
known criminals.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21


caicse<,. sept ~ The hsrnsons thsi
las ehaxectslsed The ses<sons = ne
Nuri1s I,sTii@Iae1t - religions SHE the
oPeuins oss, s&s for tie hFsf une.
slightly disfurled tss14s oeoFce q
thousands Il psotesslng christmas have
listsoed Sithoat decatur. and - us&fteE
q tsct. sith Atslals lnIesest. - the
advocacy u baddeism. tpniacianlsna.
LQroasffianisn snd other iszns bnt They
dreH The lins st polsgsms, and shen
from the platform Il sas declared that
3 polygznllsg cenld also bs a christian.
they lifted mp their soicas n IN
diguant protest. The gentensn
VITO thus pot he foot "a
il ves Aohsmmed Russell Alexander
Webb, and his toplc sas The splfit ~
Islam. lie got along very sell nntA ne
said that The fear that tie faith Il Islam
Would eafu poisgamy win Il nas alb
surd. While II would b. = great coffe
81 this country ana It's institnslens, 90
IL might be beneficial one IA other
places iiundreds Il The audience
shouted no bat the speaker was not
% be stamredod. Amid babel Of pro
tests FROM fsminino and masculine
threats be went on - say that polygamy
Was matter OF conditions merely. Outo
he was opposed TO IL but DOW he knew
that IL could be beneficial. II Was
necessary. however. 10 undestaod u
and no one was qualified % judge who
did not know rs theory and practices.
An interesting paper on the present
religious condluoa ~ Germany was
read by Count 4. borstorn.
Other speakers ~ the day were the
Rev. james Brand. Prof. Waldo hprAit
and Is. a. Mills
The congress 81 the Society 81 Friends
was given up to-day % general dis
cussion of the subject Our Young
Members"
The religious doctrines of Unitarian
ism was the subject for the days con-
grcss u that denomination.
The opening congress Of the Free Re
ligious Association 81 America. Thomas
W. Higglns0n welcomed the participants
aud William J. Potter spoke upon the
Free Religious association. its twenty six
years Il existence and their meaning
The Rev. ID. j. kennedy opened tho
evening session OF the parliament Of re-
ligions 10y reading paper on the
Restoration u Sinful Man Through
Christ"
A paper prepared by Prof. Isaac Head
land on Religion IN Pekin, WAS read by
Secretary Pike.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21
THEIRSONGlS BOOKS
Meeting Of the State Librarians
Association.
REGULAR OFFICERS ELECTED
foc@y and Ieatxss si.~ VISITING bel>-
x@Es< Wni ~ sho~a th< A.
tr@csiass ~ ths cts

Al. -. 49,. -.
nc s'".e 'srtet1 @~n>s@~'i~n 49, -
third snno&i msetlag yesterday @ftrF'
noon - The msyers ef'rs Ia the clif
hall. The ASSOCIATION u oo1aposed ~
eats liinarsAns ihso.irhou, she slafe. and
the stst. librarian. ri.s.. <<.-..,,i ..r.
A., s.e.,c,r 80. l,t<...s- l-...,,..-
A. 49,. ~ p-....,.- a.. -, 80 hi =
49, -. 49, =
fts'.s .'F'.e.s' ~-'e f~s&-
s.'ns Ms elinen. 4fv.,'.t Ar tte~ef.
baiiis tNfcfk; Miss bonneon, Lowell,
Miss kddy, iolllNafeF; Mi&
Williams. Charlotte, Miss Converse
Detroit, Miss Lucy Hail lnsna
Rapids. bcsidee xhe ki,ose ilbrariens
there uere several assistants and hhFary
employees Ia affcndance II Nss late -
the afternoon Nbsn the ncctlnE sas
callea % order ~ prosldenf Ltley and
hut little business other thEn feeeising
reports ~ officers nas Transacted Fol
lowing the reports came The election 4
ofioers fef TIE ensuing yesr
which Resulted M closing Tie
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The situation
at Brunswick. Ga. Is much better. Sur
geon Murray reports that there had
been but one new case developed and
that none Of the cases we're critical. the
majority being convalescent- Surgeon
Geddings. in charge Of the detention
camp. wired DIR. Wyman last night that
theiplace would be in working order to-
day and that lib persons had been adj
mitted. The people. be added. were
content with the condition OF affairs
and not at all panic stricken.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

N.a! Mcmillan "A Rockford and Willis
y. $500. ~ Es,..l ls,x b.olh monument
Nj Kan se.ssllican-. are eussis IA he
Nofton. Iaare u Isyron Judkins ~
Red City. also = Vel knoun republi-
can. registered ia the Asx Ilsissslos
yestsfda,.
cs,.~. w u.p-sa. "a Ta. .
pa,ish - 60 sfsx-a srs..-..5 80.
Tbs N.rso. 80. a.,,'.'.s s..s,1r.ss~ - :.
re,,,.,l, -, o,.ts - =. .sss. r-;ssi
soeh Unit hsfn-s !, - sxssssncs sr5
81 shs - - :. a.. s-.s,~s. 49,
known.
..'s..ren s -. ~ t re'sshs.A ). Am n. 1870 . .
49, 49,. o. oissx ~ ne no .n'ss.s,'. -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

A lady writes urging the introduction
Of special sleeping cars for women on
which only women servants should be
employed. Theoretically this would un-
doubleday be a desirable reform. which
men as well rs women would favor,
since the usual mixed arrangements are
probably not agreeable either to men or
women. However. IL Is to be feared thai
the plan Is not practicable. From a
woman's car Of this sort conductors.
brakemen and all other men would have
to be excluded. or else there would b. N
advantage except to the men In the other
cars from which women were excluded.
and under our present system Of con-
struction this would be impossible. Men
would still have - make fhoroughfsrs
Of the car In order to carry ON the train
at all A separately curtsined portion
az . car would seem 20 approach nearer
10 practicability. Az . matter 81 fact.
no serious trouble results from the pres
ent system. though il 10 often incon-
venient and dis2greeabls 20 both men
and women. - Bs~fon Transcript
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

SOMEWHERE beyond the south limits
OF the city. probably at KelloggsvilIe.
two alleged prize lighters were to have
met in a conventional ring at l o'clock
this morning to punch each others
head The mill was advertised extern
sively in the saloons. but owing 10 the
lateness of the hour at which the fight
was to take place and the absence OF
telegraphing facilities at kelloggsyille. a
report Of the affair is postponed. IL not
altogether abandoned
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

The officials Il the Grand Trunk rail
way are making an inspectisn - tue
entire system and are expected - arrive
IN the city today over the ID, q. II. a
NJ. road. Among the party aiil he Sir
Henry Tyler u 9sondon. England. lreei-
dent ~ the London board u directors
and l. J. Sargent. general manager OF
the Canadian and United States linusk
The officials are expected 10 stop al The
Morton
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

ApfAf STEVENSON ought 10 rise 10 the
supreme opportunity presented 10 him
10 make his name famous II he would
only insist that the senate remain 10
session az consecutive hours before
closing the silver debate he would earn
title more enduring than that OF
Car
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

Ovr q the most interesting features
% the Midway has been abolished The
outcriers at the doors 10 the various
theatres have been silenced and the
stree; hss lsp-ed into = cemetery like
SILENCE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

SENATOR VooKHEEs lacks decision OF
character. After threatening To force
an issue in the silver debate yesterday by
moving to extend the sessions he quietly
and meekly submitted 10 an adjourn
ment a. the conclusion Of a misspent
day. His generalization and weakness
are excelled only by that Of the senate
ifs.lf.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

The general committee OF the Macca-
bees and the finance committee held a
meeting last night 10 wind up the bust.
ness OF the encampment All the &C
counts are not in yet, but it il estimated
that the local lodges will have to raise
something over sl.0oO to make the en-
campment expenses good.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

CRY AFToRsEv CLAPP % Niles has
decided that women are not eligible to
vote AZ a free -holderss election. IL
would be good thing 10 get decision
from the supreme court on the NUM-
eipsl suffrage act. IL would suporsede
the Decisions u city attorneys
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

CHssrFs MrrcHFtL has arrived and
his great Sight with CoShett gill nov be
resumed IN the newspapers IL will
probahly end IN bsos-ile~s and punch
less draw.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

JossFH Cook crificises the uewspa-
pers for printing the news The news
papers are DO. guilty - eriticIsing
Joseph Cock Tor preaching common
sense.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

RIAtakRos<r Ivs~ cssntinses b dsfeat
TIE f.ngis-hmsn II ezch sscce-ive game
= ~ series. He - ss4 4 hall THOUSAND
vssais aheasi
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

iEsrxnDss the Army q TIE Canahes
lani pau-.sd reseiafioes oonmsnslatsry
4 Secretary Lameat Hoke Saith was
oEsrsoeked.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

Eddie Bromels. Crosby street. diph
liberia: BABY Bomerr. O'clock alley. chol.
era infsntum; w. A. Haynes. No. PA
Shawmut avenue. typhoid fever.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

iir>s lszl@y i .lno<f esanl.neasif Dc
ei<sea nei = s'te4 ne tla teena Up
rate - TIE words lair
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21
Gas Radiators.

Finished nicely "A q be h handsome ornament 20
room siu,ne in durable and effective.
tore which there
connection No odo smoke nothing objectionable
OF
the other connected with starting
maintaining ordinary heat agents. they
wood burning lou apply the match
he Radiator will 40 rest
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

NV YosK. sept - At meetipg
q TIE pre<aests a Ner fosk trunk
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21

Edward CahiIl. Fife Lake. ST. An.
drew's: Baby Morrison. No. 30 South
Division street. Eaton Rapids
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21


Chick fell from grace at the early
age 81 twelve and at fifteen was regarded
as AN expert and dangerous plckpocket.
About fifteen years ago bis family. hav-
ing lost much 81 their money. lived IN
little cottage on Adams street near Hal
ste,. within stones throw 81 the spot
where Chick" received his mortal
wound. One OF his first criminal part
ners was Frank Porter. desperate man
who was shot and killed ia Hoey's
saloon about year ago by Johnny
Murphy. another bad character, who es
capped punishment for the crime prob
ably because he had done society
signal service by Kidding II Of brutal
thug.
McMilIan's present partner is big
En- Kelly. tough man. About twelve
years ago Kelly shot Officer Crowley AID
did his bit" ia the penlteniiary for the
crime. Crowley was taking Minnie
DAILY. the pickpockei. 10 the old West
Madison street police station and at
Quincy and Desplaines streets Kelly
tripped him Up. The officer released
the woman and started after Kelly. who
drew a revolver aud shot him This
desperate character has been training
with Mcmillan Tor years and the police
regarded them AZ the toughest pair they
ever had TO do with. In comparison
with them the notorious Morteil Nc.
Grath gang are amateurs IN crime and
no doubt every old-tim 80 the I,olice
department will rejoice II one - the two
expires on his cot IA the county hos
pitsl.
We we're valkipg south on Hslated
street. said Officer fitzmorris. when
ne heard a woman scream on the oppo-
site side a. tho street We ran across
and there saw Mcmillan and woman
struggling on the sidewalk We caught
hold a them. but be pulled away and
drew a reroiser from be pocket and
fred four shots at ne The first tao
shots we're directrd al me add both took
effect Before l could drsx my revolver
be fred no more shots and saw on.
Ger Rowan fall lie then started 20
run across the street when ue both
drew COR rsvolvers and fised al him. I
saw tia; be ess hst and gave chase and
caught him after q short run. Whnn |
grabbed him he again attempted g.
raine he revolver. but / Knocked Il ont
81 bee hand
Officer RoTsns coDdition IL cunsid.
sresi quite serious add his wound nay
result fatally. Mcmillan 10 Ia a rrpca
rious conditlon snd little htsfe - enter
tanned Tor bis recovery by the hospital
phyaclanA lie Wa unable q talk
ascet the shooting ewing 10 he seak.
Bess
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-21
Who Chick Is

Charles Mcmillan, whose nickname.
Chick" has given his people world Of
trouble, is about ~ or y years Of age.
stockily built. quite dark and very
handsome fellow. always neatly dressed
and Of gentlemanly appearance. when
not under the influence Of liquor. With
whisky aboard he is always a terror.
however. and one OF the most brutal OF
men. his favorite pastime being what is
technically known in his class as put
ting de boots TO a victim-that IL.
kicking him in the head and face
after he is down. lie is a giant
in strength. il thoroughly des-
perate and does not know what fear
means. lie has killed and wounded
many men and has been known to defy
whole petoons Of police. backing up at
the point OF his ever-ready gun" "He
went wrong" when mere lad l. years
Of age, and since then his numerous
escapades have cost his poor father
much money and deal OF worry. He
roic efforts on the part Of his father and
the devoted affection 81 loving sister
have repeatedly kept the thug from the
penitentiary. though he has been ar
rested for numberless crimes and has
been connected in one way or another
with ever '.hig Job that has been put
through in this city in years.