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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

ana rs otse-t i % siroitly numbered
slth deceptive ~orsis thas The great
ormy q frafefnal Insurance men weFe
deeeisesd- % soon a. sfientinn was
called - It's eKtirpsters eeafacfer me
chairman q the las1rance eeenmit-
lee Investigated tie matter. after
xhich be declared that the tlll
Il PASSED xouid drive Hetual eon-
parAs Nth an aggregate earstai Il
s1oooooU out u The slate and would
prsyent them from dxlng business there
any longer. The frateSnal organize
tions. such as the Ancicns Orsser 4
Uniied workmen. Royal Ascanuas.
ROYAL League. knights u Pythias.
Masonic Aid and nsAn{ others would be
wiped cut n existence. Everybody
nearly i Interested ia one Il these 20
cletie=. ana The blll Mould inlure every
part q the state. TITO apparent okleet
q The till Is 10 remoys these eiasses 81
organization from the iield - The cid
hne companies can have all The bust
nesx Ii = plainly 70 their interest 10
have the hill passed.
Another gentleman declares that the
principal harish.ps which the bin pro
poses 10 lay on the mutual organizations
are tko-e providing that 70 Illinois
patrons they must issue al entirely dlf-
fefent policy than that issued in other
states. and that they must have Ger
tain percentage 81 the amount insured
invested in real estate or bonds
and mortgages. The friends Of the
mutual societies. declare that the
IDEA u having an entirely different
policy FOR Illinois is out OF the question.
Under that provision there would be no
nntuality with the regulations Of other
states. As 10 the latter requirement. it
is well known that mutual benefit asso-
Citations depend upon the individual
payments II the assessed members 10
meet death claims at the time u death
and not on a surplus fund in the treas
ury.
This concerted plot. developed i'm
nediately after the suspension u several
shaky mutual life and accident CON-
psnies by the commissioner ~ insurance.
has partly revealed the gigantic move
ment u the old lire companies to shut
out competition for their own benefit.
The bill as il now stands will be bitterly
assaulted. and il Is believed that its final
passage is highly improbable.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

The Rev. Joseph Cook. having been
asked az which historic event he would
have most wished - he present. replied
~ile creation. wheFeupon the Boston
Piiol remarks that bad his desire isen
realized the good parson would probshls
hasa wanted 10 supersniend the whole
job.
II is told a Mr.. Macixsy that when
Jay Gould offered 10 put his cable IN
the pool. the bonanza millionaire said:
Il wish 20 guard my latest nugget my
set. Having taken a fortune out OF the
bowels II the earth. ! intend 10 take
riches out II ocean depths
Young Justin Mccarthy. who has be.
come almost as well known u writer as
bis father il about to marry Miss Clli-
thorne. a young singer who has made
under the name Of Aida Jenoure, nota-
bile success in London.
Ii is said of j. Sterling Morton. the
new secretary OF agriculture. that while
he is in no sense ~ the word dandy.
there is ever about him the atmosphere
u the perfectly appareled man"
The highest salary drawn by diplo-
matist is that Of NJ. Waddington. the
French ambassador 10 London. Ills
salary is s6puOO year. besides which
he has large private income.
The sultan Of Turkey is an excellent
pianist and spends hours every day
practicing. He devotes couple Of
hours daily 10 teaching his daughter
how to play.
Azurizawa Ryochi Nichome Sanjun-
kanboz kio- BASH ku is the name of a
japanese gentleman who has discovered
the secret II photographing in natural
colors.
Prince Frederick Charles Of Hesee.
the husband IL Princess Margaret Of
Prussia. is scholar. a finished musician
and an artist Of no mean reputation
The King family 81 Port Dram. n. j..
is remarkably heavy lot. There are
eight persons in the family. and their
joint weight is l .5s7 pounds.
ExSecretary Bayard. il is believed in
Wilmington. will seek to return To the
senate two years hence. when MIR. Hig-
gins term expires.
Neal Dow admits that there are 1000
habitual drunkards in Maine.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
STATE NEWS IN ealEF.

The annual election OF municipal
officers at Cedar Springs. Monday. was
hotly contested. there being two tickets.
the village and the taxpayers. in the
field The village ticket: President ID.
c. Lyle; treasurer. +. l. Fuller; Assessor.
ID. Walker; trustees Ed Smith and g.
Almond for three years. and j. Beaucns
and H. A. Reamer for one year. were
elected by maiorities ranging from 70 10
20i.
At the corporation election az Saranac
held yesterday the following officers
were elected: President. p. T. Williams:
clerk, X. n. Taylor: treasurer. A. +.
Moves; assessor, A. w. Gcodell: trustees,
Harvey Turner. Andrew Lane and Ihad
q. Mercer.
Jones and Osborn's minstrels vii, give
two performances at Lansing, March IA
and ID. This is an amateur aggrega
ton composed Of Lansing society people.
The proceeds will be given 10 charity.
At a special meeting Of the superyis-
ors II Bay and Saginaw counties II was
decided To issue q circular To every SUI
peTvisor i'm the state. asking that he Use
his influence TO secure an amendment
giving better roads TO the state.
a man tfccttt INJUSTICE ilItI NpUtau
10 teach at $40 per month, verbal con-
tract. She taught three monthsand gave
no satisfaction. She would not resign
and says she will teach. She does.
4 woman named Gould committed
suicide in the Park Place hotel at Tray
crse City. Monday. 10y strangling herself
with towel. She also opened a vein IN
her arm to make doubly sure.
The building boom has struck East
Tawas. A 10000 hotel, 10000 pavil.
ion. an opera house costing $1,000 and
leo barrel grist mill are the latest ina
provements-
Frank Baker II Sumpfcr was arrested
hy Sheriff House. who said; Take out a
marriage license or go 30 jail" Tho
license read: Frank Baker. j. Reks
Lager. Ii.
The coroner's jury AT Jackson has
held the Michigan Central yard men re-
sroneihle for the wreck which csueei
the death of John tohefneF last Tues
day.
jackson is jubilant over tie fac; that
che can talk Ia New York by April / IL
might he good plan g. lave one Office
IN the tomlrs and the other Ia the prism.
Fire broke cut in h. X I.afcreie
furniture factory at Eaton Rapids Mon
DAY Before the hisEe uAs extIngUishej
5000 damage had been oone.
Fire Vas discovered in the Unitarian
church 81 Jacks.gn Monday night snd
49, esiingiisSilcsi Al a ssss = several hun
dfed dollars.
Lat an arm hreken hand. imrsiesl
ca 4 book sni four nnEess cut n -
Traverse o3fys fceord - sotidenis for
ofe day.
4 usif fcuf days oh vss found on the
doorstep = a leading ~ze.Sap ei;ixen.
Nh6 ecuf Il - the Orphans home.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

One q the principal items q interest
connected sith the annual ercampraents
of the O. A. X. II the election Of ooin-
mansier. Tho meeting u the depart
raent this year at Benton Harbor Is at
tended b. considerable enthusiasm. bat
the chief matter OF concern Is ste
ceesor 10 Commander Dean
There are three candidates in the field,
being Louis Kanitz n Nnsxegon. Col.
/ +. Bliss Il Saginaw and Cclonel
Hid q Ionia- The division Of forces
i naturally over the east and west sc
tons % The state. Colonel Bliss being
liz cansiiiate q the eastern section and
Isoais kanitz and Colonel Kidd az the
western section. IL - believed that in
thc friendly contest for the position a
better showing viii be made for the
Western section il Colonel Kidd shall
retire and lcaTe the race % Mr. kanitz.
The sentiment II the veterans II this
city - Enthusiastically for Mr. Kaaitz.
resolutions 10 that effect having been
adopted ny most, X not al. u the local
posfs.
Without attempting to trespass uron
the deliberations 81 the encampment il
may not be out u place 70 say that
Colonel Kidd. through no want of
bravery In war or OF character and integ-
rity A. a man. IL peculiarly unsuited FOR
the high and honorable Office 10 which
~ sspires. No active politician should
ever 10 promoted 10 that office. The
rfazons are too Obvious to need clabcra-
ton. Colonel Kidd possesses every
mord aud intellectual qualification for
the ofilce. but be has been too active in
politics 10 BE- entrusted with the in
fsential position. in which q partisan
move at tho right time may lead 10 ire
parable injury.
Louis kanitz h = typical candidate.
Tie served 10 the army as a private and
ro=e by promotion for gallant servics 10
th- rank u lieutenant. lie il not an
active politician but Just such man as
fhe veterans viii 10 delighted 70 salute
"a c0n1rnan1ier.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
STATE PRESS SENTIMENT.

An English lord whose wife is suing
for divorce. IL shown Ia have been an
hahitual drunksrd. lie was accus-
toned to amuae himself by beating his
wife and shooting at the bTic-a brac in
the parlor. He appears 70 have most ~
qualifications for membership IN the
prince OF Wales set.-kalamazoo Tele-
graph.
Persons who listened 10 democrat
orators last fall will be astounded To
learn that employees in several sections
n the union are still considering the
adyisabili'y ~ striking. although the
new administration took bold mora
than twensy-four hours sgo.-Detroit
Tribune.
Col. Ding Bolts IL the name 81 prom
inent Georgian strongly indorsed Tor an
important Office under the new admins.
tration. For uniquely musical, fantastic
and striking names Georgia democrats
gro thus far IN tho lead Muskegon
Chronicle.
Cleveland took hold ~ The helm %
The ship ct state ia binding storm.
hat y ~as summer breeze compared a.
the storm that viii hovi ahou' his ears
from disappointed Office seekers later
on Saginaw Courier Herald
Clark iIovell The rival ~ iIoke
Smith. rays tho new administration
viii put premium ca EFsiiiieal intie-
Tendcufism. aud be infimatcs that the
feen,t wi.l he breaking up u the ssiid
e'uih- Flint Journal.
The Panama scandal viii wreck France
Y developments continue ~ They have
TEEN lieing ever since the untaYTy sub
Jet ~es placed before the psla'e Mus
kees.n Nevs
The Nfiaoaa - Idaho have hen On
ffanttt+l II thes vofr a. thff nsafry
thrff ~fli - a great scramble fef tas4f
support iieifsal ffee Press
ttsf P3'maatrr Vbra ~ yan PRO
tsoas = 81 nuty siecond Postmaster
MI ufl Tea axrl Jssk~4n rHfnot
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

We shall have al early spring"
s-siennls remarked 4 }, fesfef u 81
Louis 10 The AoEson last nisAf - he
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a.1as 1''>a 1919 .s-a' vi ,1os1e -
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s.o.ss !. &c - 1919 - 49, ~
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sersatson. IL may ri hold god this
year. lou can't depend upon things.
YOU know. The democrats have Secured
control IL every t1ing. and tie weather
may he little Uncertain
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Mr. Peaslie last evening. This year
there has been as lively time As any
body could wish. II remains "a l~ secn
now whether Carter Harrison can lie
defeated. II Mr.. FARRELL is nominated At
the republican CONVENTION | think hr
can defeat Harrison. There 10 ques.
tion whether be viii accept The tiomina.
ton. There viii probably bo general
citizens movement against Harrison.
The independent democrats vii! unite
with the republicans To defeat Chicssos
aniiquated man of destiny
judicial politics In our circuit IL eur
iously Mixed said Id X Bailey q
Ionia. proprietor 81 the Bailey honse. In
the New Livingston yesterday. The
republicans have nominated r. ID. NJ
Davis and the democrats Judge Vernon
IL. Smith. Montcalm county ls in one
circuit. and Greenyille hsnkered for
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

n. r.eht - s.,,...~~ shas l. ~ =
'l,--s...7
Mis- h"~s f{flar~ NJ I''',1.'e.
t.'sa. SD a..u As t.'s.nk $50 : -
S.l.r~udon. IL. .li..r ,,..,..f.'rs q ths
o.AspAfs are szcr...,,... a r. N.rtoE
y. N's1a sapef,nir.''s',i = 70
ss1tr Pate = s'ea al Aloias~ie'' 80 =
Ap&ro> - htt1rsx~f and ; ~ MAJ
ttor II. M.ht4s ~. lfstsss- tits -.
sdrfhaeh AM Aftors = t.sfE
NhAe ftss,1n. ihnua. Nn1Ib{. ME-
MA Krsfser Ne.s.,n
r~f.s - II h@ekls{. Nnst s<on.
, d. Wilkins snd sifs AAss Ailkin>
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

Cleveland strong enough Tor shAss-
i'hilasieipaia fsiegrsna.
II the Cansasans All. tut resd what
The English laIers say q this eounfrg
ard ne ne~ Standardization they Ray
want O. CONE into tie American unlon
~ oiace 4 country deserslng q such
praise i good cue T. tie q. Buffalo
1lules.
There Vas al enc time ssfoe talk q
holding the worlds fair IL n asi4lngton.
but II = just as seii that IL siidnt -
these. The capltalians have = knack -
sxaiting prices that even the tbica.
go<se might envy =. 81 Louis Post Dis.
patch.
Ward Mesllisier sass. Ia . syndicate
news letter. csincsfnins marriage. n
Woman asked mt e. klss her before mar.
rage | should rcfGse" Certain you
should. Ward. hut you wouldn't. just
the sane. Chicago Dispatch.
II il interesting 10 note that senator
Hall 81 Nea fosk has obtained = safii.
cient Insight into parliamentary practice
a. have one Il his statements calid
- iie. presumably because II NAs-
Chicago Mali.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

capital out 81 our financial dilemma
The democrats Vii make sirfs mess
q il. for me lasf congscss wAs deHo-
erasa.. All b. = decisive vote could have
reue..sd the Sherman act and restored
eanAsenes ia eur financial wisdom. The
iuu.t1sass r0w have the power 70 apply
the remedy. bat - ioag a. The house Is
dominated - BlAnsisasn Secretary Car
l.sle ali be poverless 10 aet other than
within The laws now existent.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

flisse = ne data ~ ~hseh - guess a.
shat Af slfselAn1 saAs ~ is the
fn@s - copper eheftsf che rf~seHi ~
frieet refnhiisaH fsofsfnaffes q iiif
nsnFaao - kire ~ - 80 squalls
sffsseei deeasfat saese~<e ifeeeea
ekAnees iisfs.lus heai Ass fiefsld
1ss Nuaify x.a.ft tesafl ~sth = Ts-si
sleai q solssset ffe stsssfsrnehs a a
fsatsg shseA. ~6sis basil apa hsns~s
rFiaefftes ss,usJ - - l.s~si apost ~,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

Al last Isaac Pussy Gray has come 10
the front. lie called on Cleveland yes.
teEday. bar the president MAS cut. Isaac
Pussy has had rocky time II il making
himself known. but bis spirit Is nm
dauntei. Persist Pussy. Grover will get
70 you. even IL you are already Gray.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

Il have in my mind ecod sub,ecf f~
a poem.- said the young man And -
have l." replied the rude editsr. ~ Le
glared AZ the poet. for az uinsu@Fy
poem---Na~hington Star.
Inquiring chiid-whaf 10 q bourbon.
pas Intelligent, parent A bourbon. ~
child. is one who does not change Ais
opinions prosnpll, enough T. suli his o.
ponents Texas Sistnes
Mrs. Bacon think Mrs kns.cs
about dresses very quietly. donf sort
Mrs. Eehcrt yon wouldn't think - 4
you lived IN the Eat under her. a. do
lonkers Statesman
Mrs. Huny-whss do YOU near ~
calling my hurband foois Nh
Buffer didn't. | only said thai -
wac the kind ~ mar who'd AK tpr
mince pse in July.
Docs Fido dislike YOU nsked TIE
fair girl Dislike me- exclaimed Her
bert: Il should say not That DOC
thinks I'm nice enough 10 eat Wash
ingion Star.
CLEANLINESS may he next b gcdli
mess" said the preacher. but / don't
approve 20 soap advertisement on the
side of church. New York Journal
Blobbs-S Say. old man. h there any
truth in the stors that YOU had light
~ the club last nights Nigvae No.
mol a scrap. Philadelphia Record.
Editor What compensation 30 sou
expect for souF poem. Poet Rsgoiso
price. Editor 81 right Thanks J
Texas Sstiings
General James n. Kidd % Ionia il a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

SEskroR ALLISON. il j. said. called
Dave Hill lar IN the senate Monday
The senator also specified the particular
brand q liar that he considered David
- be. The Two senators were seen
shaking hands af;er~ ards. ~ il ~ pToba-
Die thar Senator Hill agrees With his
distinguished colleague.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

OsE 81 Californias state senators re
FUSES to draw pay fer days he is not
present in the senate He also refuses
10 recommend brother fer position
in the senate That senator should be
taken 10 the worlds fair as a remarkable
curiosity. lie has no imitators.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

HoKK SAIrH's paper has been warn
ing the boys not 10 expec, appointments
too fast. Hoke is willing to work six
teen hours a day in helping TO decapi-
tate republican ofiiceholders. but he
must have little time for rest.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

ALREADY the democrat senate evinces
a purpose to abuse its powers. An e.
fort will be made To ignore two rcpub-
lican senators appointed by the gov
ernors Of Wyoming and Montana re-
spectiyely.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

MR. MAYSARp's resignation will be
hailed with pleasure by thetrinityo Of can
didates who eoyet his place; when an
appointment is made two of them will
wish he had held on TO tho bitter end
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

YESTERDAY at the Capital was largely
devoted TO getting the old cabinet off,
ce-s out and the new ones in. BY to-
night the administration will be largely
in the hands Of the democrats.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
nsIonrnp BURGLARY.
. W p.snss~ tsc-firnr~ Enters<i last
>iesss IA si~ Ismiis,s ABSENCE

Last eight ~ afs4af n fris.ct. J "
nsna e ~ 80 tscT.hrrr sffeet teie
fshnafd g. Tssiite hFs<lQnafters that 80
residence hasf l<en ss<iis-i - burglars
nsfetfssr~ tseef ar8 Jske~as rert -
ne f,.<. iehsf antl .Hsesl seatfl the rssf
fsst lhfy lessa<<l fisef ist.4.sf and - fsss.
~ spfaf tbe fsefles fsxsa = nae ieassrs
alssst att~k ard when fh~Y returned
~ 8 lhf1 f.4n3 'Nsf its ls.ss ,l.s,f kssi
lt4a frfed 30 zfse q - 10 nntsnfs =
: tafsss tad l-fssn sseshaaiesl <fhtae
sas asfs.rl lest rfstsf es fknt is sa
the lfr4u L is tlusif - shssf So
81 seAtsh = snti thst uken he
beard 80 ekeslg sfpeeseh,rs a. frsnt
49, ~ rsksse Als es.cn4@ threueh 49,
reaf satfA1or.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

CDEMocRArs will take notice that Pres
idcnt Cleveland looked right over all
the heads Of all the great men in the
democracy and reached over into the
republican host for his premier.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
THE
MAGEE
RANGE!

Is the mos, popular range made and Is uncquacd for
economy. durability and convenience. The fuc OF
this range carries tic heat over FIVE sides of the Oven
thereby insuring perfect baker and economy Of fuel
bu, we have no; space enough give you its merits in
detail Step IN and look them
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

LAST year the profits of the Paris post
Office were slo.ooo.o0o. There is no re-
form administration in power in France.
either.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

WARS the matter with the Grand
Rapids furniture men? They haven't
abandoned their worlds fair exhibit
now for several days
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

ApLAI STEvESsoS's friends have
started presidential boom for him for
1896. That must make Dave Hill smile
extensively.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

TONIGHT Hall and Fitzsim-
mons will fight for the middle
weight championship before the
Crescent City Athletic Club at
New Orleans.
Articles Of agreement have
been signed under which the
two antagonists are TO meet at
catch weights and pummel each
other more or less for purse Of
$4,000. Whether the meeting
is on the square or merely a
fake" only the event can de-
eide.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

wAsHssoroS, March For Lover
Michigan: Pair. followed by rain Of
sn0w Wednesday evening" variable
xttll-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

General James IA Kidd ~ lonia i
candidate fnr department commsnder
Of the Michigan q. A. X
The morning call., 1893-07-16
VII
The House of Wealth.

1t is hard TO say where the seventh stage
of Pacific avenue begins. and it is more
difficult still to single out any particular
dwellings for special admiration Among
so much beauty it seems inyidious to make
distinctions.
Look ut this dainty maisonette, sur
rounded by velvety lawns and blazing
f1ower-beds. Palm trees shade the grace
full verandas, the balconies are filled with
rare plants, ana across the hedges of GRIM
son and pink geranums one catches
glimpses of the bay and the mountains
beyond that rival scenes on Como and
Maggiore.
Here is magnificent mar OF brick
aud wood, cunningly blended.
its size, the tnrrets, balconies,
porches and verandas give it almG.
fairy-like appearance. Costly lace drapeA
the wide windows of plate and stained
glass. Everything denotes wealth and
good taste.
And flowers are everywhere in such
profusion that a recent distinguished visi-i
tor here was right in abiding to San Fran
cisco as the Florence (fowering-city) of
America.
The morning call., 1893-07-16
At the Water Front.

Around the water front, Pacific street
looks as if an earthquake had thrown its
tumble-down wooden shanties out of the
perpendicular, and caused an upheaval
among the stones that harden its side
walk. The houses stand sideways, like the
drawings on child's slate, and the c0bble-
stone road has sunk into valleys. and run
up into hllocks. Dust and rubbish are
everywhere. and ii is not uncommon to
find dead rat, or deceased cat, on the
sidewalk.
There are so few people visible. but so
many saloons, that one marvels where all
the customers come from. Fresh paint
has not been seen in the neigh borhOod for
years. except on the signs that advertise
lager and steam beer" and even these
are blanching out. The Golden Eagle, sa-
loon, at the corner of Drumm and Pacific
streets, is ornamented with particularly
faded representation Of the national bird.
The houses up to Front street are all
pretty similar; TO describe a few is to de-
scribe them all. a fter the Golden Eagle
comes rooming-bouse, where the terms
are anno nouneed on a diDgy lamp outside,
Isl per week and 80 cents for three
nights" The building was probably
painted pink in the days Of its prosperity,
but the color has long since fed.