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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-27
LOCAL MARKETS.

All in all the markets are very quiet.
very little change in prices being quoted
Wheat has advanced lc. being quoted at
sc. Fruit Of all kinds In abundance
and prices fair.
Farm Produce.
Bsrrxs-is,dis c per pound.
FeGs--i2c per c0zs a
Wax BKASs-J0c per bushel.
TrH~IPs--S5c per t,ushol.
tARsozs--ltAe peg bu-heL
HoxKE-fancy white. l2t1c per pound.
i'ARs1 Eg-35c per dozen.
llADfsarr-I0c Ter dozen lunches.
flSIo~s-t Green. 1oc per dozen punches,
AMI 7r.zas % Per bushei.
CsfsKr-.l- la9A. per dozen stalks.
BsErs-3tfa ~ per bu-hel.
Mfxr--31c pr ds,zcn punches.
APPLE ocgaeD Per bushei for new.
Nr~x MKfoxs--si oSa125 per dozen;
Usage melons. pr crate, <iooGl25.
WnosrI ssEERIss--t2 55s275 per bushcl.
latter dry berries
Gsnrxx Cokx-6c PER dozen.
CAssAoE--Sle &C PER dozcn-
S,JrAsnr.-2e per pound.
ToaAroxs--i0c per busheL
(,t.st. ~ ss.--5tls pc bcshei.
CArItFI0wHa-sl-5o PER dozcu.
PEscHKs - Alexandcrs, I.oot1l.2S per
b0si4eL
Fresh Meats.
Pork. PER pound. ............--..... 20 ~
Beef. young steers...- 90 ~
Mutton .....-.-.-..-....--.. Sa
Lamb ...............-...... StiO
Yea. ..................... Ga ~
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-27
SEALED PROPOSALS.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
Presidential Nominations.

The following nominations were today sent
by the President to the Senator
Henry Clay Evans of Tennessee to be first
assistant postmaster general, vice Smith A.
Whitfield, resigned.
Henry u Moore of Washington to be consul
of the United States at Three Rivers, Canada.
Mr.. Henry Clay Evans, nominated for first
assistant postmaster general, is one of the
prominent republicans of the south and a man
who, during the Reed Congress, when he reprs-
sented the Chattanooga, Tenn, district,
achieved distinction as one of the great de-
baters and thoroughly equipped statesmen Of
that body.
Mr.. Evans and Mr.. McComas divided the
honors a. the republican leaders Of the south
After serving in the Fifty-frst Congress Mr.
Evans was defeated for reelection by Mr.. Snod-
grass by a majority Of about 500 in cam
palgn that one of the most hotly
conducted ever witnessed in that section of the
country. During the war Mr.. Evans served
with credit an enlisted man in the forty-first
Wisconsin regiment of infantry. He was twice
elected mayor of Chattanooga. He is we'll
known throughout the country and is promi-
nent in the counsels Of the party to which he
belongs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
BROKE IN THE TOMBS
IhOse Were Very Bold Burglars in
New York.
Candidates for the Succession to
Senator Paddock.
THEY WE'RE BOLD BURGLARS.
IN Attempt Made to Crack the SAFE IL
the omb- HuIldinE. New Scrk.

IN Attempt Made to Crack the SAFE In
IN. Tomb- HuIiding. New York.
NEw Yoax. jan When Jsnitor Conway
% the Tombs went a. o'clock this morning to
open the Offices and court rooms to prepare
for the DAYS business he found the heavy
oak-n door leading from the main entrance
10 the clerks Office standing wide open. while
-plirters Of wood torn from the side and strevn
over the aoor showed that the Jimmy had
done he work
Following along the corridor he found a
second door leading to the Office OF Clerk keedy
Of the special sessions court also opened by the
Jimmy" while the room showed traces 81 dis
order. Tho shades were drawn down and the
room iarksned-
When CONWAY let in the light he discovered
the hinge safe. which stands at the west end Of
the Office badly battered and showing that an
attempt had been made TO force IL.
The combination and knob had been vrenched
out and dangling. while along the edges Of
III. heavy door were plainly visible the
marks made by a Jimmy in attempting
20 PRIV IL open. That the robbers had been
frightened Of before accomplishing their pur-
po-e shown BY the presence OF y hAlt-inch
hole drilled into the Iock about two inches to
the right OF The combination
EVIDENTLY FRIGHTENED AWAY.
This hole had been intended to be charged
and the dor blown. but some noise must
have frightened the burglars before they had
time TO put in the load, there WAS
no trace OF snv explosive about Everything
else in the Office was usual and undi-turbed.
the safe having been apparently the sole object
Of attack.
As 10 l., the robbers would hsvde had their
trouble for their pains. the safe contained
nothing except some blank stationary and
few unimportsnt papers
IN. neatness Of the work makes IL probable
that il Was done bv professionals. Further.
the robbers must have been pretty well nc
auainted with the locality and the WAYS OF the
pl.ce 10 have dared enter a room only one floor
above the prison where watchmen and keepers
are about all night.
The fact that large sums Of monoy used
80 be left in the safe night also
lends color 10 the belief that the
perpe,rator- OF the burglary bad been
we'll acquainted with the Tombs method
once. but unasare Of anv change. How
the men could have dared TO think Of blowing
up the -afe. since the noise OF
anv such explosion must inevitably have
been heard down stairs, IL mystery.
and the complete vanishing Of the robbers
without leaving clew trace, except their
marks on doors and safe, leaves the police but
little hope Of capturing them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
Evading the Immi grafton Circular.

Since the partial suspension of immigration
some of the steamship companies have en-
deavored TO evade responsibility for bringing
immigrants to this country by registering
them as visitors" forward cabin passen-
gers" &c. A case in point has been brought
10 the attention OF Acting Secretary Spaulding.
and yesterday he directed the immigrants re-
turned at the expense of the steamship COM
pany. The fact appear that Ellen Moody and
FIVE children, alien immigrants. arrived per
steamship Ohio December 4. 1892, at PhiladeI-
phia from England.
The agents of the steamship company claim
that Mrs. Moody and the children are not immi-
grants defined in the department circular,
and Mrs. Moody claims that she is ''visitor"
within the meaning of the circular and objects
TO being returned to England by the depart
ment. Acting Secretary Spaulding holds that
the fact that Mrs. MOODY came registered other
than steerage passage does not destroy her char
acter an immigrant The evidence shows
she arrived in this country destitute. and was
detained at Philadelphia until purse was
raised to convex her to her proposed destina-
ton. and since her arrival at her destination
she has been a charge on others until thew re-
fuse longer to support her, and she has been
consigned with her children to the Fayette
county aims house.
1t Is therefore held that Mrs. Moody and her
children are immigrants within the statute, and
the collector at Philadelphia is directed to de-
port her and her four children to the country
whence they came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
SEPARATE IN NAME ONLY.
Attorney Thomas Thinks Georgetown Should
Be Considered Part Of Washington.

Attorney Thomas Thinks Georgetown Should
Be Considered Part Of Washington.
The assistant attorney for the District, Mr.
8. 7. Thomas, in an opinion upon the Senate
bill to abolish the old name Of the city Of
Georgetown, which was referred to him by the
Commissioners for opinion, says that he thinks
the bill should be favorsbly reported. George
town, though a city long before Washington
city was founded, Is now, as it has
been since 1871, practically part Of
Washington. It's streets are generally in
alignment with the streets OF Washington
and have been named and numbered as far as
practicable to conform to the streets of the city Of
Washington. II there was any good reason, Mr..
Thomas says, why in 1871 the name and geo.
graphical limits Of Georgetown should be re-
tanned that reason has long since ceased to
exist With the exception Of some police
ordinances peculiar to Georgetown all general
laws and regulations Of the District extend
over Georgetown. Tho rate Of taxation is
the same. The public school system is the
same. In short, Georgetown is and has been for
twenty years an integral part Of Warrington,
and there carr be no objection to the present
bill unless it be on grounds purely sentimental.
Mr.. Thomas suggests that the present bill be 30
amended a. to extend and make applicable all
laws and regulations Of the city Of Washing
ton to what was formerly known as George
town, and further that the nomenclature Of the
streets and avenues Of Georgetown be made to
! conform as near ~ practicable to those of
Washingtou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
IN WALL STREET TODAY.
Generally Higher Prices. which Were
Helped by the Bank statement.

Helped by the Bank statement.
NV YoRK. Jan. The stock market opened
q; considerable animation this morning. and
with prices slightly higher than
those Of last night in almost all
cases. Sugar and Chicago gas were
still the leading features and the tendency of
prices vs. to advance. Thi- inclination was
most marked in dist .lers and Colorado fuel
The market opened at fair amount Of busi-
ness. Which. however, was stin concentrated
upon sugar and distillsrs Among the industrials
Aad Reading among the railroads. The bears
seem 70 have withdrawn their forces Of the city
and their Debated followers are now endeavor-
ing 70 cover their shorts.
The amount Of new business il incon.ider-
able, but serves to aid the advancing tendency
First prices In continuation Of yesterday's ad-
vance we're all slightly higher and the whole hist
almost without exception made Improvement
In the early dealings Aanhattan showed the
experience Of an improved feeling In conse-
quence Of the news Of the day. which Indicated
that the portion Of the eommu-
nifty In favor Of the extension Of the
system Was more powerful than before sus-
Pected-
The stock rose from l5i to 1851, while the
ouiy other advances of special note were
IN the Colorado stocks, which we're so unduly
depressed yesterday. sugar Was strong but
failed to get above lis The best prices
were fairly well maintained and at IL O'Clock
the market was fairiy active and firm at the
Improvement The General Electric Company
has declared quarterly dividend Of per cent
upon common stock, pay able February /. Books
closed.
Inc market remained firm and became more
1--we after II clock. and the publication OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.
The Effort Before Congress to Secure Its
Use by . Railroad.


Use by . Railroad.
The question Of the occupancy of the Aque-
duct bridge by street railway company has
again been brought to the attention Of the
Senate District committee and in q form
that will call for some action. The
subject comes before the committee in the
shape Of petition with signatures of over 800
citizens Of Warrington and Georgetown, in
GLIDING the names Of many prominent men.
The petition sets forth that there is urgent ne
cessity for means Of rapid communication be-
tween the District Of Columbia and Virginia,
which II is claimed furnishes most of
the bricks, dairy and farm products consumed
here. Private enterprise, it states, after great
effort has failed to provide this means of COM
munication, and the petitioners therefore pray
Congress to allow the use Of the Aqueduct for
street car purposes. As most Of the crowded
streets and bridges are now occupied by rail-
ways there is no reason, the petition states, why
the Aqueduct should be excepted when public
convenience and the prosperity and growth Of
the suburbs demand it.
There is feeling among the members Of the
District committee that the petition will svail
nothing as the same committee before which
the petition will again come decided year ago
that this bridge should not be given up to
street car purposes. Although no particular
railroad Ia mentioned in the petit
ton 1t Is believed that this movement
is in the interest Of the Washington and Ar
lington line, as there Is no other road that de-
sires the use of this bridge This road prom
Used, when their right of way was granted, to
build an individual bridge. but have failed to
to do SO, and now want to use the Aqueduct
bridge for their benefit. 1t ia on this account
that certain members Of the committee say that
they do hot believe that the right will be
granted.
PETITION FROM VIRGINIA.
A delegation Of citizens Of Alexandria county,
Va. consisting Of Col F. L. Smith. Messrs.
Frank Hume, Cazenove G. Lee and James
Clements, called on Senators Daniel and Hunton
and Representative Meredith and presented to
them the following petition, signed by over 200
Of the principal land owners Of Alexandria and
Fairfax counties.
The undersigned citizens and property owners
Of Alexandria and Fairfax counties, Va. earn
estly request that you will use your influence
and vots for procuring the passage Of bill su-
thorizing the use Of the Aqueduct bridge for
one track Of an electric street rail-
way. Our country 10 greatly retarded
in development and prosperity by the
lack OF such communication with the
cities Of Washington and Georgetown. and as
this In with few exceptions the only bridge in
the District not used for q street railway it
would not seem reasonable to deny Us privi-
lsge granted to others.
Tho Senators and Representatives promised
to do all in their power to procure the desired
legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
CLEAN MONEY.
Controller of the Currency Hepburn Re-
Iieves In 1t.

Controller of the Currency Hepburn Re-
Hieves In 1t.
Mr.. A. B. Hepburn. the present controller of
the currency, IL a stanch advocate of 'clean
money" In recent communication to the
Secretary of the Treasury he expressed him
self on this ST bject, as follows:
Currency, As applied to the money Of a
country. has been defined as a Continuous sue
cession OF uses A little reflection upon such
continuous use, the journey from hand to
hand, till to till, pocket to pocket, over the
damp counter Of the saloon, through the neces-
sarily soiled hands Of honest industry, treas
ured bv the poor and carried in close proxim-
ity to the person. it is easy to realize that it
becomes filthy lucre. Soiled paper money is
popularlv believed to be a potent means of
disseminating infectious and contagious dis
eases. The Bank of England never reissues a
note.
The statute provides for the redemption of
United States notes when they mutila-
ted or otherwise injured "a to be unfit for use,
and for the redemption of national bank notes
when they are worn, defaced. mutilated. or
otherwise unfit for circulation. note with
for circulation and should be redeemed Send
In the old and let the people have new and
clean money. Ny experience a. examiner in
the discount and savings banks OF New York
has impressed this matter upon me"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07

bank statement which Was unusually favorable,
developed an increased demand for stocks. The
final dealings were marked bv a very active
trading at further advances. Sugar was pushed
mp TO ll6. but this was the only special move
ment
Brokers say that the bank statement showing
not only a material increase in loanable funds,
but also disposition on the part of lenders
TO extend more accommodations should induce
further buying. The close was active and
strong At the best prices
Prime mercantile paper is in increasing sup
ply, but there is n fair demsnd from
both in and out of the city. Rates
are therefore easier. and sixty to ninety days
indorsed bills receivable are 51xa5s<, four
months acceptances, 514a6, and good
single names with from four to six
months to run, Cal. Sterling exchange
is quiet and steady with actual
business in bankers bills at 1850 for sixty
DAYS and 1919 for demand Posted rates 4s6J<
a4ss1S. Commercial 4o51 "a a4S7A.
The clearing house statement for today is rs
follows: Exchange. s13s, lao, 951; balance, CO.
Ill, ss7. The sub-treasury was debtor at the
clearing house today 1907 ,6i4.
Government bonds have been dull and Arm
Southern state bonds have been neglected and
railroad bonds have been fairly active and
firm.
Money on call has been easy with all loans at
), but closing offered at T. Bar silver. SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
THE WATER STOPPED RUNNING.
People Who Suffered Because Others Lei
Their Spigots Open.

People Who Suffered Because Others Left
Their Spigots Open.
Last night persons residing on the higher
levels of the city found their supply Of water
cut off on the upper floors of the house. The
matter was brought to the attention Of the
Commissioners today by a letter from Senator
Cullom, who said that the water had suddenly
ceased to fow into the tank on the third story
of the house he occupies, 1913 Massachusetts,
avenue. He wants to know the reason for this
and il there is no way to increase the pressure.
In conclusion he says: "There should not be
any lack of energy in rsmedying such condi-
ton if it is general and i. can be remedied.''
Capt. Lusk. who has charge Of the water de-
partment, was shown the above letter and asked
what caused the sudden falling of in the
pressure. He replied hat there had been con-
siderable complaint from this decrease in pres
sure. The reason was that householders, to
prevent the water pipes from freezing, had left
the spigots open and there was an immense
waste of water. The Commissioners had
ordered a house-to-h house inspection to detect
these unwarranted wastes. The whole trouble
was, he said. that the Wholesale waste Of water
made corresponding decrease in pressures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
Evading the Water Tax.

An interesting case concerning the use Of the
public water supply has just come to the
attention of the Commissioners, and has
been forwarded to the assistant at
torney for the District for his
investigation and report. 1t seems that some
time ago man doing business as a livery
stable keeper in the northwestern por-
hon Of the city refused to pay his
water rent of s53. As is customary
in these cases the water department
promptly cut the water of. To evade
the law, the man pressed the public fouu-
tain at the corner into service
and each morning and afternoon took his
horses there to be watered. When il was nee
essary to use the water in tine stable. the
man drove a truck having large water
vessel to the fountain and filed it.
Now the question that the Commissioners have
called upon Mr.. Thomas to decide is whe her
they can stop this man from the practice Of
evading the law. 1t is understood that tie
attorney will recommend to the Commissioners
the passage Of a regulation torbidding the use
Of public fountains for private use, upon the
ground that the fountains are not placed in the
streets for the purpose of giving people a
chance to evade the payment Of water reuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
Warm Weather and Rain Coming.

The cold wave has passed away and the heavy
storm of the New England coast has passed
northward into Newfoundland warm wave
developed in the west Thursday night and has
extended over the middle Mississippi and Ohio
river valleys.
Rain is predicted for tonight or tomorrow
morning. and it will extend from south Caro-
lima uorthward to New England, atmospheric
conditions. however, changing it to snow in the
north.
The coolest place In the country today is the
region around White river, Wisconsin, where
the thermometer this morning registered
tventy-six degrees below zero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
A Pu9ilist Dies FIR

A Pugilist Dies From Delirium Tremens.
sack" Ashton, the heavyweight pugiiist,
died last night in the erysipelAs ward at Belle
vue Hospital, New York. The last sacraments
Of the Roman Catholic Church were admins
tered to him yesterday. Ashton was taken to
Bellevue Wednesday in a dslirious condition.
His case was at once diagnosed as An advanced
attack OF delirium sremens. He had been uu-
conscious since his reception 1t the hospital
Ashton was about thirty years old. He was
born in Providence. r.
He suffered from blood-poisoning, brought
on BY cut which he received In Washington I
few weeks ego. Had he lived until today the
surgeons would have amputatsd his isfs arm il
The hope Of saving his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-07
Why the woman's Committee Resigned.

Why the Woman's Committee Resigned.
In a letter addressed to the president and
board Of managers of the worlds congress
auxiliary, worlds Columbian exposition, the
women's labor committee have rendered their
resignation. The committee was appointed
for the purpose of preparing a suitable pro-
gram for the labor congress. In joint session
with the mems labor committee a tentative
program was unanimously arranged and
adopted. and later submitted to the auxiliary.
This program was the work Of year, but for
some reason, the members Of the committee
say, was ignored by the head officials Of the
auxiliary. Believing that there is NO hope that
the unanimous wishes and desires of the
women's committee will be carried out, and
that no adequate presentation Of the labor
question is contemplated by the controlling
powers Of the auxiliary. the ladies say that they
are not willing that there should be any, APP
pearance Of their connection with what will be
offered as substitute for q real labor
congress.