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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
HIT AND MISS BREWTles.

Sister Lease of Kansas withdraws
from the candidacy for United States
senator in favor of . "micdle-in-the
road" populist. Yet it appears that
Sister Lease takes the middle of the
road herself and walks straight into
the board of public Chicago
Tribune.
Amalgamation may not take place
this year or next year. but it is the
manifest destiny of Canada. That IT
Is the duty of the American people to
encourage but not to coerce the unity
of the two countries is equally clear
Chicago Herald.
If the learned gentlemen who are 30
much exercised over the matter of
docking horses would devote one-tenth
as much energy to the question of
docking wages, the result would be q
marked decrease IN crueIty.-Chicago
Dispatch.
II is feat demanding innate grace
and delicacy to moisten one of those
new postage stamps In the customary
way without having the effect OF un-
dergoing medical examination for
tonsllitls.-Chicsgo News.
The cruiser Vesuvius has gone TO
Port Royal for another test. Having
tailed three or four times sne ~ no
longer attractive as an eruption. Gin
cinnat Enquirer.
Ii Tweed were still boss, and had his
ripe experience to guide him, ne would
advise the boys to mutiie their feet
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
STATE PRESS GOSSIP.

Nearly every position in the cabinet
has been assigned to Mr.. Dickinson by
the slate-makers. Mr.. Dickinson can
not accept them all. He has An
nounced his disinclination to take any.
But, If, In the end. he shall accept one,
that one will be filled with credit, abil-
ity and fidelity.-Newsao Democrat.
Colonel Jones of the st. Louis Re-
public. calls Colonel Dana of the New
York Sun, . back-handed ratiocinator.
Now will the country know whether
the sharp-tOngued Dana is . veritable
fire-eater or only q thirty-three degree
buffer In the Fslstaffian schoOl.-De-
trolt Free Press.
England has given the sultan forty
eight hours in which to say whether he
will pay an indemnity for the killing
Of Briton. 1t is safe to say that she
would have granted the Gar forty nine
or even fifty hours for . similar de.
cisiou.-Detroit Tribune.
1t will be for the country's good il
Mr.. Carlisle accepts the treasury port
folio. He has never yet proved un.
equal to any emergency in his long
public career; he will certainly prove
equal to the treasury task if he accepts
lt.-Ionla Standard.
Cleveland finds hi, triumph not en-.
tirely free from annoyance. 1t looks
Is if the democrats elected him to save
tho democracy, but will now make il
as warm for Grover as they can.-Kala.
mazoo Telegraph.
The Legislature will be IN hot water
six months. 1t will be the last republi.
can legislature in sixty years.-Petoskey
Democrat.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

is properly lined. The front is orna-
mented with folds OF yellow surah or
satin merveilleax, which are sewn In
on one side with the dress itself, and
fastened on tho other side with hooks
and silk eyelet holes. or else metal clasps
or buttons. The back breadths have
no middle seams, and can, therefore,
be easily tucked IN Mt the waist. The
plastron 10 made of material clt on
the straight. and should be fastened
IN at the throat and walstband. 1t ID
trimmed with tulle, which should he
firmly sewn on with stars or other or
naments of jet. The p!astron should
also have n deep edging of surah or
satin mervellloux. so that in the
event of its becoming displaced the
lining would not be visible. The
jacket Is of velvet. covered all over
with jet. The edge 10 bordered with
q small roll of gold-colored surah
This jacket has an extremely broad
collar, covered with wolf or fox fur
but yellow plush may be used instead
The sleeves are lined and must first be
draped with any kind of soft stuff.
Where the upper part of the sleeve
joins the long cuff, it is to be draped
and the cuff itself ornamented with
embroidery.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
ALLEGED 10 BE FUNNY.

Mr.. slimson--Willie. didn't you go
to the trunk makers Yesterday aud
tell him to send around the trunk
ordered2
Willie-Yes, sir.
Mr.. Slimson--Well. here is the trunk
bat no strap. DIdn't he say anything
about the strap
WIllie-les, err; but ! told him !
guessed you hadn't better have any
strap Judge.
Duelist Ito Que Of his seconds)-You
can rot imagine what agony feel al
the thought OF my beloved Emily.
supp0sing | were ktiledl
second-pOn't let that trouble you,
my dear friend. In that case I would
marry her straight uif.-lntrans geaat.
Mrs. Blocker Visiting in Chicago
Why 90 you cut Mrs. iirestbeef.
Mrs. Laker-sbe married again IN
eide OF twenty-four hours after her last
divorce. The regulation minimum Il
two dsys-Judge.
"Hullo, central. I've asked for
number eleven four times. Why the
--doR't you give it to me2'
II viii. Here 70 Il"
And the girl gave BIN 4f.--Truth.
How many Kinds OF seals are thsrep'
asked Penelope. "Wel, said psna
ssthefs is one klnd that "a found on 4
sheet of psper aud another that live
on a sheet of ice. Young People.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

Prosecuting Attorney Wolcott's opin-
Ion on tho subject of extra fees for
county officers - correct from q legal
standpoint. and il will also coincide
with the views OF the average citizen,
whose time n business hours belongs
TO bis employer and who believes that
the business hours Of servant of the
county belong 10 the county. The
HERALD does not understand that
either Of the present incunibents of
the three Offices in question desire TO
appropriate penny that should go
towards tightening the burdens Of tax
payers, but the following language of
the statute IS too plain to allow . mis-.
understanding as TO Its intent: "The
officers named snail not be entitled to
suy compensation other than said
salary for the performance and dis
charge of any duties growing out OF
their Office or any Office, the duties OK
which they exercise by virtue thereof.
II shall be the duty of the officers in
the foregoing section named to collect
all fees nov provided by law, for the
performances OF duties growing out OF
therr sad Offices. The fees collected
by the foregoing named officers shall
be paid 10 the county treasurer on the
last saturday OF the month";" etc.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

A Geneva matchmaker named Casimir
Iivau has just completed . watch #
which he Is the inventor Instead ~
striking the hours and quarters. il an
nounces them by speaking like the phc-
nograph. The mcehanisn II the watch
Is based on phonographic conditions,
the bottom ~ the case containing pho
ncgraphic sensitive plate, which has
received the impression e the human
voice before being inserted IL the y atch.
The disk has fog'ty-eight eonccntrio
grooves, OF which twelve repeat the
hours, twelve those Of the huore ans
quarters ami twelve more IA ose Of the
hours and second and thira quarters.
IL the hand on The dial shows the slre
70 be 1915 o'elock. one 81 the fne nee
die points 81 the mechanism crosses the
corresponding groove aad the disk.
which turns sim ultanconsiy. calls on,
the time just as the monographs cyl
inder. The lower lid IF the case Is FRO
vided with a tiny nloathpieee, and " her
the watch is held % the ear The sennd
is al the more plain.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

Natural Cas-" that sparkling and
tunefui farce comedy, will be presented
IN the Powers January Is by the same
company that appeared during the
New York engagement. All OF the
same scenery, costumes and general
effects will be used here, 90 that pro
cuction IS complete in every detail M
the one given in the metropolis may be
expected.
The Edith Ross Scottish Concert COM
pany appeared TO q very small audi
ence In Hartman's hall last evening.
The program WAS . very fine one, con-
sisting of vocal and instrumental sslec.
tons, all of which were received with
expressions of satisfaction by the audi.
ence.
In the camp scene of "Among the
GypSes," to be played by the Van
Cortland company IN the Grand opers
Friday night. Company II. lines Rifles
will participate. The company will
give an exhibition drill, and Mr.. Cline
will give . fancy drill exercise with hi.
rifle.
Miss Theresa Newcomb, . clever
young actress who was the Original
"Ned" IN the "Black Flag" at the
Union Square theater. will present
New Mexico" at the Grand mex
week.
"Gloriana," q new name for an ole
comedy, Will be played in the Powers
Saturday evening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
ITEMS ABOUT WOMEN.

Lucy Stone says that the women OF
America ought To do something gen.
erous for the relief OF unfortunate
Anna T.. Dickinson while she lives, and
not wait to expend their money on q
monument To the memory OF the hero
inc OF the war.
Mrs. Yates, wife of teamster a,
Springfield, OHIO, has just gwen birth
to her twenty-fourtn child. There are
five sets of twins. She was married
at IA. The Oldest child 10 q, and thir-
teen of them are living.
The English representatives to the
International Congress of Hygiene is q
Miss Scott, who Is u sanitary. engineer
She IS q practical lumber and lecturer
ON domestic economy in an English
| college.
Mrs. Hanna Chard, of Port Norris
| n. Y, VINO can still thread q needle
and do good sewing, has enjoyed q
| merry holiday season, and hopes Ia
celebrate her l06th birthday April q
next.
| Mrs. S. G. Grub is superintendent
of the Salem (Oregon) public schools
at salary OF 81 200 year. Out of .
force of ttirty-four teachers all bu
five are women.
A number of leading women of Kan
sas City have agreed not to wear on
doors any dress or garment that doe
not miss the ground by at least three
| inches.
Mrs. George Hearst. wife Of Senator
Hearst, of California, 10 the most heav
| lily insured woman in the world. He!
policies aggregate $500,0o0.
Mrs. Robert G. Ingersoll receives al
most as many letters - her husband
and most of the letters inclose reli
gious tracts.
Louisa and Joseph Galiano, of Hart
ford. Conn.,, have been twice married
and twice divorced from each other.
The present speaker of the house j
the third Mabrey who has served il
the Missouri legislature.
"Ouida" thinks that the shake-hands
as she terms it, is the most vulgar foru
of salutation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
PRESERVATION OF RINGS.

Don't wear your rings under gloves
unless You remember TO nave them
thoroughly examined twice year. is
the ADVICE given by jeweler. The
constant friction wears out the tiny
gold points that holds the stones 10
place, and unless strict attention is paid
10 them they become loose In = very
short time.
Small purses of suede leather are
made on purpose for rings or any soft
pouch of skin of chamols may be
used to place the rings IN when desir.
ing to carry them around with one.
Tney should never he put into nm or.
dinary pocktt-book, as the rubbing
against coins is also tad for them. Dis-
nonds can be cleaned at home 10 look
as we'll as when done Ivy jeweier. #
only little trouble Is taken. They
should be thoroughly cleaned IN aleo-
hol and then dried IN poxwooi saw
dust. Pine Sawdust "a 100 oily for THIS
purpose.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
POINTS ABOUT MEN.

John Ireland, who may succeed Gov
ernor Hogg of Texas in case the latter
should 90 to the senate two years
hence, 10 the man who was afraid that
immigration to Texas would become SO
great as to elbow the old settlers into
the sea. That was some years ago. and
Texas could still accommodate mil
lion or two of immigrants and hardly
know they were there.
The democrats of the New Hamp'
shire house OF representatives did al
unusual thing in nominating for speak.
or q man elected to the legislature fol
the first time. Charles II. Hoyt, the
successful young playwright and the
atrical manager, was the gentleman
thus honorcd.
NJ. l.. Woodbridge, who won the Bos'
ton Globes IS week for life for his
close guess ut the popular vote TO,
president, has made q great record as .
guesser, having also won trip to Chi
cago. while he is a disputed winner OF
a trip to Europe.
The English judge who granted re
QUESTION papers TO the French author
tiles for the anarchist Francois is IN
constant dread of assassination. Threats
against his life nave been made and
the secret police guard him.
Colonel John Creighton. the prime,
OF business men and phslsnthroplsis O.
Omaha, was one of the early pioneer
IN the mountain territories and built
the first telegraph over the Rockies.
Isaac pitman the renowned short
hand teacher and inventor, celebrated
his s0th birthday at London on We'd
ne.day. He IL brother of Ben Pit
man Of Cincinnati.
Captain A. A. Hudson of Fort
Worth, Tex, has organized At Dsllai
the best drilled military organization
of colored gIris in the South.
Itis said that his success in vsrion
enterprises ls making Secretary OF Va
Elkns one OF the wcalih.est men O
the country.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

A little woman with more ingenuity
than cash devised . covering for some
worn chairs which hss been inuch adj
mired, and justly 80, as II 10 exceed
ingly pretty The frames. which had
been long time IN her family. were
of handsome carved ebony, and for
this reason the ordinary way II resort
ing to ereton or enveloping furniture
linen WAS not 10 be considered. A tour
OF the shops revealed the white cotton
Bedford cord used tor ART embroidery.
which, while srustlc. 10 = cheap ma
teriAi. On square Of this faorc large
enough TO cover the seat of chair she
had stamped bow-knot tying . cius-
ter of corn flowers. The bow-knos che
outlined III blue rope linen, with
touches OF black, aud the flowers she
worked in outline and partly in solid
embroidery In different shades OF dull
blue. When these covers were tackled
securely and the edges covered with
blue gimp they presented . really eie-
CANT appearance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
MRS. cLRvELANp.s DRESSES.

suppose that, irrespective of poll
tics, women will permit themselves to
listen to q word or two about Mrs.
Cleveland's fall dressmaking. The
question of the wearer's jubilation or
Disappointing mt next week about the
time when the crimson and blue plaid
cheviot about which l want to tell you
will come home has little enough to do
with the gown. Clothes, a. most of rs
have noticed at one time or another in
our lives, are not sympathetic.
The cheviot 10 In process OF c0nstruc-
ton ut q famous house on the avenue.
Two needle-w0mep were engaged upon
it when it was shown to me yesterday.
one of them q republican, the other q
democrat, and probably 1t would have
amused the mother of Baby Ruth
nightly If she could have listened TO
some of their heated discussions. It is
to be hoped the argumentative pulling
and hauling has not interfered with the
tit of the simple princess frock barred
IN great checks of darkest blue and
crimson, with hair lines of green and
brown and black, superimpoelng them
selves almost, apparently, At their own
discretion.
Mrs. Cleveland ia no dress reformer,
for her skirts will lie several inches on
the ground, fraying their hens out and
gathering dust like the drsperies of the
rest of foolish femrninity. About the
bottom of the costume runs deep
band of blue velvet. and worn above
the princess is dark blue cloth over
dress, cut round at the neck to show
the plaid as q yoke and gathered away
from the wcist under blue velvet
strap on either side, letting the skirts
fall apart IN front more or less after
the fashion of the old-ume polonaise.
The overdress Is edged about complete
ly with blue velvet, aud the frock has
huge puts of cloth sleeves, with long
plaid cuffs Or gauntlets to the elbows.
1t has high standing collar, and there
10 ordered to wear with IT q small, dark
blue velvet hat with standing bows and
bunch of crimson velvet chrysan.
themums.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

Mr.. Cleveland has been snub5ed by
the democracy of New YORK. The
almost unanimous election of Edward
Murphy by the democrat legislative
caucus to DO senator, Notwithstanding
ClevslAnd's earnest protest. can De con-
strued only as notice to him 10 keep
his nose out of the machines affairs
Murphy - . trusted henchmsn OF David
r. Hill. He executes the commands
of his chief with unvarying fidelity.
In the senate be will be guided by Hills
expressed wishes, and between the two
Cleveland will have a merry time dis
pensing the Official patronage IN New
York.
An opportunity is Afforded Cleveland
10 De as mzgnanimous IN defeat as ne
Is self-willed in victory. When Tam
many at c hicago bowed its head to the
bitterest humiliation IT ever expert.
enced, il Gid so because its own life de-
pended on It's loyalty 20 me decision OF
the majority. Cleveland came out OF
that memorable convention . proud
victor over MS irrsconcilable foe. Blu,
the foe was reconciled. at least It pre-
tended 10 be, and fell IN TO beat the
toni-tom and blow the bazoo for the
ticket. Now the fortunes of political
war have reversed the positions OF
Cleveland and Tammany. Sore, his
pride mortally wounded, his political
influence shown 10 be utterly puerile,
Cleveland can show his faith in de-
mocrzcy by accepting the verdict OF
the caucus as being for the party's
good and in extending TO Murphy full
faith and fellowship as . democrat.
Any other course will dwarf Cleve-
land in public opinion. He must not
let his hatred OF Hill extend to yeomen
democrats who are better friends to
tee senator than to the president. IL
ne shall refuse 10 be generous in TN:
criEs he will earn the contempt of hi.
partlsans and the distrust of the peo-
pie. Murphy IS . fair exponent of
New York democracy; and rs the PEG
pie have demanded . democrat rule
for the sake of our reputation with tn,
nations, it Is hoped that the Tiger and
the Prophet viii lie down together.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12


Todsy's sketch SHOWS . dress made
OF sea-green satin mervellloux and
hnsd with taffsia. The front breadths
sas s sn s'a very o'a. Suss closely oa
the hips The back breaiths may be
either made with large Hat pleats or
drawn into gathers. Underneath the
silk lining. broad band OF inusIiu
reaches up 10 the knees, Ia insure stu
ness, aud the inade also has haiay-
euse, ~ the form of . ruche or
iiounee. The top of the skirt 10 run on
string, so that II can I've drawn III
tighter in cass the stuff should stretch.
Instead OF having . belt. row OF large
Jet ornaments Is sewn around tue
waist, outlining the figure. The cor
cage 10 passed underneath the belt and
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12
osRLs AND MsmoRY BILLS.

All well-regulated young women now
have what they call memory bills"
''You see," explained girl whom l
had Intercepted on this point. "its
corruption or memorabilia. II 10 .
large, scrapbook ia which are pre-
served menu cards, dance programs.
invitations, flowers, pieces OF ribbon.
notes, letters-everythlngt that is SOU
venir of pleasure. OF course they'r
oil properly labeled, and l assure you
the coiiectioa 10 the most interesting
thing in the world to her that makes
1t. think the name If not the idea,
started ~ Vassar."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

Nine. Judith Gautier has lately put
the finishing touches TO a drama n 1--we
acts, la Irfncesse Nictofieuse. The
immense success obtained by TINS
authorizes with "Ia Mafchanie de
sOnrlres' entities the Pans pubic 10
s.ok forward with pleasure 10 THIS. her
latest effort, tue scene OF winch = iaiu
in the far east, though not IN japan.
AMMAN has attracted her versatile pen
tins tlme-a country which 80 tar has
not provided scenario for TIE western
stage, though dransat art--oi . some
what rude kind. Il IL true-i urisnes
there. Nine. Judith tssutier has the
rare aft of colour locale. and she val
probably present thoroughly suthen-
tic picture OF mofiern AMMAN, ITS men
add manners, IA ia PrHeesse Victor
reuse" story ap to dale, with the
court of Hue a. setting.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

The longest tram ever ssen IN the
upper penlnsnix VAS hrouRnt from the
mile 10 Lake Linden. IL consisted ot
lSs empty cara. and went up grade a
30 feek 10 the mile, and around curves
ia such . way ss 20 oescrsne the letter
IS being over quarser Of . mile "
leagth.
bert Cornell. patient 81 the Ksla~
mszoo asylum. died there from the
effects u swallowing maaiA. In his
stomseh was found about . cupfui of
tacks and ANAL pieces Of iron, aal .
= inch nail, winch by puncsuring ais
stomach caused MA death.
A cnange la the railroad time table
made II impossible for the Marquette
Mining Journal 10 furnish its Ism
ing and Negaunee subscribers, % that
enterprss.ng paper Established . pony
express.
The c. NJ. & 1t. r. railroad 10 con.
ducrng extensive explorations along
iis line IN the upper peninsula Sew
eral sxplossting campo are located Ia
the Central Fslls district
When George Wheeler Of Rivrrfon
broke hn leg some time ago, DIR. Eaton
| of Scot,viiie attended Co ME iplur.ea-
alleged malpractice.
ltisnow settled heyond peradventufs
that Dora Bachelor, the misslug kaia-
maxoo girl. died in Chicago from The
effects of criminal operation.
That charming summer resort. Aus-
kegon, 10 csimpislnsng OF the ID.
What's the matter with calling the
place . winter resort
Mrs. Henry {. shroeder fell "a .
platform IN . Muskegon church. break
| ing several rite and otherwise seriously
injuring herself.
Marquette is 10 lose Tim Nestor.
That versatile individ ual thinks he Cal
have better shake for bs curls IL
Chicago.
Flora Oleson. n S-yesr-old girl iiving
at Montrose, was fatally scaided by
falling into tub Of boiling water.
George Dexter of Sherman. VINO wa,
crushed by q log the other day, hss
died OK blood pois ming.
| Another big shaft is being sunk IN
the Pewabic mine 10 the depth OF tt1
feet. 1t wall be 6x2i.
Will Palmer of Frenchtown was
severely bitten about the chin and face
by vicious morse.
Mrs. ieech of Dursnd. who was as.
saulted and shot BY . brute. may re-.
cover after all.
The pupils of the Bay City high
school are publishing . sheet called
the Palladium.
Tecunseh is getting over its oiph.
liberia scare. II 10 not a. bad ne first
supposed.
The potato and apple crop Melted
Leelanaw county farmers last year
soc. 900.
Muskegon school marms have gone
wild over . game called mails and
nails"
II 10 stated that the badge of the lord
mayor OF London contains diamond,
which are valued At El20.0o0.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

Il vas in polities that Buslsr's errAsic
notions displayed themselves most
prominently. and had be displayed less
iadscislon OF principle HE influence
would have been more widely extended.
Benjamin +. Butler Vas not great
man. bit he vas . remarkable man
both because of MS sccsntriclties and
IN spite Of them.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

the bread and then roll il in arm roll
snd place = slight weight upon u:
When = efficient number - prepared
wrap them tightly ia . napkin and put
then in COO place, but they should
not stand over night. and the bread
must be tender, yet firm, or IL Will not
roll veil.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

To-NIGHT a grand Andrew
Jackson ball Of The Ladies"
Hermitage Association. will take
place at the Nicholson House,
Nashville, Tenn.
1t will be an affair of unusual
social brilliancy. Guests will
be invited from every City in
the Union, as also prominent
citizens from every State. The
Ill occurs this evening because
the anniversary of the victory
at New Orleans January Sth,
this year, falls on a SUNDAY.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-12

Nh. BLAINE never before dap aged
his wonderful power and vitality 90 re-
markedly - IN his present heroic strug-
gle with death.