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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
FRIGHTENED INTO MARRIAGE.

Charles Blandy was appointed referee yes
terday Dy Judge Tuax in the Superior Court TO take tes
timony In the suit OF Mary Elder for annument of her
marriage with John Elder. In her complaint Mrs. Eder
saws that she married January 49, 1876 She was
then school girl and made the acquaintance of John
Eder grocer thirty years old He used to meet her In
her walks to and school, became interested In her
and finally asked her to marry him. The girl protested
that she was too young for marriage and urged the dis
approval OF her parents Elder then resortef to threats
and told her that unless she married him he would take
minister to the house and have the ceremony performed
by force Mrs Eder says that, she was nervous and
excitable she became apprehensve and at length con
sented The two went To the house OF minister
and were married. The girls parents observing her ag
taton when she home finally obtained from her the
story and they then compelled her TO leave Edcr she
has not lived with him at ALL she declares Mrs Eder
now sues for ali annunent Of the marriage on the ground
O fraud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
BRAVE OFFICERS FAv0RING BLAINE.
70 the Editor OF The Tribune.

SIR Night before last found me with a friend
drifting I'm his canoe Wiletts Point, where we came
across the Dexter anchored for the night
As had served during the late paymaster on
man war have natural fOndness for the navy, and
particularly anxious TO make the acquaintance OF the
brave men who their lives last winter to some
of the unfortunate ones who were wrecked on the City
Columbus, aud l gladly availed myself OF Captain
GabriesOn's Invitation TO come on board Inere met
Lieutenant kigOre The conversation soon dr1fted TO
the results OF the Chicago Convection Although the
officers naturally favored their present chief Chester A
later would the majority OF the present
dlsaected Republicans fall into line and vote for James
G. Blaine at the November election. The officers used
strong in behalf of blaine his great In
tercst In American shipbuding fostering the introduce
products and manufactures ID foreign ooun-
tries, C.
Aer- York June g. 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
OUT WITH THE WHOLE STORY.

To NE EdtfOr or The Trtbune.
SIR: The NelO- York Times yesterday says ex-
ultanty, only eight persons have notified US OF their
dsapProya Of the course this paper in going back on
the regular Republican nomination." or words to that
effect while scores signed their approval OF an
Independent course etc This may be but 1t doesn't
tell the whole story Eighteen good and true Republic
who heretofore took The Times notified one OF our
agents to stop and substitute Republican payer
They are now all made happy by perusng the columns OF
THE TRIBUNE AT this distance t appears as though
perhaps The Times regretful or losing us
position as leading Republican paper because OF the
nomination Of Baine than IL Is at the sO-caied his
take made by our representatives at Chicago
Stanford Conn, June 8, 1884. W. W. GILLESPIE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
THE COURTS.
MRS. KEEPS FAMILY TROUBLES.


MARGARET TAYLOR, WHO ASSAULTED HER, PLEADS
GUILTY AND PAYS 800 FINE.
Margaret Taylor, a short. stout, well-dressed
sleeve to charge OF assault and fined 800. The
fine was immediately paid. The complaining witness
was Mrs Mary T. Keep, the wife of Charles ID. Keep
proprietor of The Val Street Daily NecS. Papers
nexed to the indictment showed that action for
divorce begun between Mr.. and Mrs Keep years
ago, but that n settlement made in July, 1879, by
which the couple agreed separate Mr. Keep paying his
wife Sl2 so week for her support. This amount
afterward increased to $50 a week. An afti-
davit of Mr.. Keep for the defence says
that the quarrel between Mrs Keep and the defendant
which occurred in February. 1880, at the apartment
house In which he then lived begun by Mrs Keep.
In behalf OF Mrs Keep several letters submitted
of these she tells the DsricAtcncy of the trouble
which she said experienced obtaining trial of the
The indictment against Margaret Taylor found
in May. 1880 and bench warrant issued hut ap-
parenty not served Mrs Keep went Europe that
year and remained abroad until recently. In another
letter to the DstricAttorney Mrs Keep says My
sailant has not Only assumed family name, but has
registered herself at the Cathedral at Fifth ave. and
spring was baptized have borne honest name. Can
do nothing to restrain her from using ny name r.
letter to Mr.. Keep. dated May l, 1854. begins thus
ALLOW me to offer my fluctuations upon this anniversary
Of the establishment OF The Val Street NecS TO express
my Lively appreciation of the limited share hitherto ac
corded me in lite prosperity Finding however, my IN
come is inadequate to dignity as the wife OF so able
editor, must ask you to Increase my allowance My
wasted years shattered health and isolation religious
scrnples precuding my CONTRACTING another marriage
while ive). trust, all sufficient nducementsO
hasten in eecting such settlement fOTme as desire
Mrs Keep then proceeds ask for settlement OF suf
So, 900 year, and asks a OF $500 immediately
she desires 20 sail for Eur with Mr. and Mrs Albert
klamuth; Hubert o. Thorn pson was Margaret Taylors
bOudSmau,
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LET THE ASS SHOW IT'S EARS.

To ne Editor OF The Trtbune.
SIR; am one Republican that is not de-
ceived with The EetoYork Tess letters signed Dis
affected Republicans" etc. II Is a OF The Times
They are nothing than Democratic in Repub-
ncan lion skins The voice is known. The Times is
striving for the defeat OF the Republican party. That
right granted the enemy If they accomplish that
end But let The Times cast OF the Republican lion skin
and understand that Is better to be honest Democrat
than treaoherOus Republican. ANDREW GAUL-
Union HUI, N. j., June IL 1854
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
WHERE IT NATURALLY BELONGS.
To the Editor OF The Trfbune

SIR: An English Free Trade journal natur-
ally hates a real American like Mr.. Blaine. But me
Sebo- York Times has for Years pursued mean ana
speful warfare against this natural Republican 1t has
let opportunity slip by, when Mr. Aaine has been
conspicuosy before the public without pouring out It's
malice upon him. Thousands all over this Republic
remember with burning indignation its unjust and I'M
called for attack upon him when he 80 efecually re-
sented the insulting bearing of Mr. Belmont They re-
call also the false statement The Times that the press
generally took sides with Belmont statement thas was
proved TO utterly false careful canvass OF the
American press. The Times is now where II naturaly
belongs with the mudslingers OF the OPPOSITION anu az
Il did much to help nominate Mr.. Blaine, so VIII us
future efforts helm elect him A. +. SNOW.
Netr-T Ori:, June 10. 1854.
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A NEW TRIAL ORDERED FOR CONROY.

The General Term of the Supreme Court yes
terday reversed Judgment of the Court of General
Sessions of last December g. sentencing Policeman Will
lam Conroy to be hanged for murder in the first degree in
killing Peter keenan,. The policeman and others quar-
relied in liquor shop Thirtysecondst and Firstsye
on the night before the election last November In tne
aray keenan, was shot by COnroy who dubbed Keenan,
after the firing boosted acrward 10 sergeant Ca
sdy that knew that he had killed keenan, TOT ne h%d
Howe moved on the trial. that the question or murder
in the first degree should he taken from the ny Ihs
was denied bv Judge Covng TIE General Term holds
that the evidence insufficient to show that dehoera
ton and premed necessary for murder In the hFs
degree Justices Davis and Barrett concur that Judge
COwing erred in refusing Mr.. Howes notion Justice
Brady considers the boast OF COnroy sufficient 10 send
the question Of murder in the first degree to the jury
new trial is ordered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
IN MIR. PHELPs,s DISTRICT.

M Z TOT OF INC TrtONHe
SIR: can say for Bergen County, N j., that
there is no opposition to the nomination OF Mr. Blaine
The Republicans here united in support OF the nom
nations made at Chicago The party here believes In
Blaine and Logan and will its du at the polls Re
pubcans here who have taken The Ne0 York Times Tor
years stopping IL all around have read that paper
since its first issue, but true Republican ana
want a Republican newspaper. From to-day abandon
The Times and take THE TRBUNE and our Republicans
all doing the same. Z. j. BLAUYELT.
BdekeaSaok, ". u, june IL. 1884.
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INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS.

TO the Editor OF The TT / Hne'
SIR: The mails of The NeW York Times, me
I6epende and other boiling papers must be interesting
reading now The following is about the formula OF the
great bulk OF their mail, probably:
Please discontinue my subscription TO your PAPER,
without waiting TIL date OF expiration ana oDhge'
Ibaye been reader OF The Times for many years but
o ,,ust mart company now and shall read THE TRIB-
UNI instead l. u ho"LEl'
Brookiyn June 13, 1884.
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4 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE.
Hom T,rrS SiCtings

:
During recent political convention in Arkan.
saw when opposing factions had locked hons and when
IL seemed impossible to nominate aeanddate, man from
the Northwest and exclaimed:
Feller citizens y0n all urging the claims OF your
respective candidates but you don't give why
any OF them should be nominated. came 10 light for
Colonel John Hornroek."
What's he done for the party" cried voice.
Never mind what be has done. He has done enough.
He made 500 gallons OF whiskey last year. and"
His voice was drowned by deaiepng shouts Colonel
John Hornrock was nominated by reclamation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
THE OTHERS DID NOT EVEN WRITE GOOD


To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: In The New- York Times of yesterday it
was stated only eight letters OF dsapprova OF Its
course as Free Trade boiling journal had been received
am Just in receipt Of and have before letter from
An old resident OF Fshkll-on-Hudson saying he would
have TO abandon his old and favorite paper The Times
and asking me 20 have THE TRIBUNE sent TO him for
one year lie also states that In Newburg
hundred Lave given up The Times with great many
more to follow. have just given 1t up after taking It for
Presient Arthur was my frat choice. The great Re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
ENTHUSIASM IN TIE OLD NORTH STATE

To the Edftor OF The Tribune
SIR: / subscribe for THE TRIBUNE for its
hearty support given to the nomination of James e.
Blaine. I know whereof speak when tell yon that
Blaine been the choice for several months past gen
orally Of all the reading Republicans Of this part of North
CAROLINA and they are enthusiastic his nomination
coupled with the name that great soldier Logan for
Vice President il seldom have had such strong
ticket. No small on It, grand ticket that VIII
warm ND the blood the enthusiasm or the ke
publicaIs and UniOnists all this broad land 80
sanguine that even speak with confidence OF
carving North Carolina for this ticket d. H. :.
Salem, ". o., June :, 1884
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HOW IT LOOKS IN WASHINGTON.

LUIfOT OF TITO ItV
SIR: Passing Wizards Hotel Yesterday about
D. m I heard newsboy hail another; BILL got any
TRIBUNEs" NO; sole out morn mower go. But stuck
OH Times liant sold nary one. Are you stuck, Jim r
Not on TRIBUNE but Times, too, and hant sold
nary Herld."
This suggested to that those liberia! independent
editors had better ship their papers over to Europe
Tbev nav ind moro demand there and swindle the
poor newsboys through this country who seem SAFE III
Y Yonr nrotection JAMES ?. HEBRON.
Vnsbiu1f0u. d. O.. June IL, 1884
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
INCONSISTENT INDEPENDENTs.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: am Republican and am amazed at
the utter want Of common sense shown by who style
themselves Independent Republicans. They were
among foremost of those who mourL ed the loss ana
praised the worth OF late and universally hmented
Garfield to-day they would have believe that he
would take into his Cabinet. into the most Important
position In Cabinet and his persOLal adviser
man that neither trusty honest As one OF the
people think their insult to intelligence,
as II Is "a reflection on our honesty.
MAN WHO THINKS FOR HIMSELF.
Nelc- York, June Il, 1854.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
THE STORY OF THE ROOSTER.
To the Edttor rAe Fri6Wn&

SIR: There was once upon a time con-
ceed old rooster who fanced that the rising Of the sun
the direct result OF his matutina adoodledoo
But morning. having descended from his perch left
foot foremost aud being therefore out OF tune with the
barnyard world. he determined TO vent his spleen and
demonstrate his Importance by emitting to at the
appointed hour; expecting consequently TO involve the
earth in darkness for long perodas his il-humor
should endure. What how ever. his dismayed sur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
puon tho Oxford bousemaids anne

Even the UXfOTu HUustnIaIus aLPO"I . vi IN, 49,
felt a strong party interest in the result t sss
mistress on the victory Of the women and being
asked how she knew that they had gelhed
ope renIisd that che had watched Professor
Burrows his oinousy early return home and seen
boDes Iet us trust that "the higher education may
never blunt the acutensss Of these instructive feminine
perceptions.-lL London Spectator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14

From The Boston Saturday EreHiHg GAZETTE.
At the Eastern Railroad Station, one day las
week. worthy lady went TO see her daughter on on l
TO some friends by the seashore The young had
seat by one OF the windows When the time neared for
the train 70 start the mother quilted the cars accom-
paned 10 the by her daughter and stood outside by
the window the girl quilted seat it taken by
a very pompOus and dlgnihed swell. Ignorant Of this,
the mother iust the starting put her hand
mn 10 the window and said: Good By, d2rlisg! kss
George for me-" Tabem. Advertisement OF dignincd
swell and dsmay OF fond parent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
wHoopING COUGH KEEPS AWAY BoARDERs.

A verdict of $3.50 was found yesterday
against the Rev. George Baker the superintendent OF
st Lukes Hospital III the suit brought in the United
States Circuit Court by Mrs harriet j. Smith, who rented
house at Asbury Park OF Mr. Baker In the summer Oh
1852 Mrs Smith complained that sne had suffered loss
through the prevalence Of whoopng cough IN MI BAKER
family Her season was unsuccessful and she alleged
that had been kept by the sickness OF MI
I akera children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
soMERYILLE REPUBLICANS ALIVE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR Republicans are alive in this part of the
country. New-Jersey can hardly be called doubtful
State over 800 raised here last evening in less
than hour for Blaine and Logan banner contributed
principally by Arthur and Edmunds men. We mean
business and do not TO relax efforts until VIC
tory is the result in November. q. :. COOK.
SOmeIvtile, N. J. June z. 1884
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prise when ere long the eastern sky began to take upon
Itself the prsmatic hues OF the dawn and meadow ana
hillside to glow IN the broad radiance OF tho sun An,
reflected the disguised rooster perceive that life IA
tissue OF Illusions" And later in the day he over
heard remarng TO exuberant bantam that ndepend-
ence often but a synonym for swagger.
The bearing OF this observation, Mr.. Editor. lies
in happlication on t"-which, trust Is obvious
Neo- YOrk. June l l. 1881 HENRY HAKLAND.
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DONE WITH THE TINES"
To the Editor OF The Tr tbune.

fhe ITOT OF TIT
SIR: wish to say right here that l have
been reader OF The Neo- York Times for several years
and paper that could be relied on but OF
late sorry say it can't be; and the stand it has
taken In trying to demoralize the Chicago Convention
nominees is too bad. and for done with IT. Hop
ing will the honorable position you have taken
in the nomination Of Blaine aud Logan remain yours
truly, L. X.
JeireH, ". y, June 10 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
GARFIELD WAS A BLAINE MAN.

TO the T. Il tor OF Tn e Tr II e.
SrR:I have taken The NeU- York Times
every day for the past thirteen years But take it
ionser thank Heaven! To-day ordered THE TRIBUNE
Your course is manly and honest Arthur was my first
choice but when found large majority OF Republicans
wanted Blaine / considered II good Repubhcanlsm 70
respect their wishes have respect for these bolt
ers" They act like overgrown schoolboys Let them
not forget that Garfield Out-and- out Blaine man
Standard Conn June 10 ISL. @. X. RGKER.
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The market values Of the foregoing securities have not
been cerained. This schedule IL made mp from the
best information obtanabe but owing the difficulties
the receiver has experienced In obtaining information 1t
Is not believed that the schedule il accurate In all partc
lars At the time of the appointment of the receiver all
the securities the schedule in the possession OF
cre3tOrs who claimed hold them collateral to loans
made TO Grant & Ward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
A STORY OF BUNKER HILL.


Itrecalls to our mind story of an Englishman
who taken by American friend 20 this memorial
IL here, sir" said the American, that General
Warren fell" The Engishman, being familiar with
all the aud Incidents OF that PERIOD Imagined that
his friend referred 10 recent accident and ganong
the height OF the said he feared that Gem
eral Warren must have been hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
COURT OLE APPEALS.

SARATOGA, June 13.-The following order OF
the Court of Appeals has been issued:
The call of the Calendar win be taken upon
tna II and will continued until finished when the can O
the General Calendar will be proceeded With
The calendar for Monday, June 49, Is:
Nos, 225 1870, 40, 2OS. l7S, go 226 227
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publicsn States having decided otherwise there should
Be no hesitation the part OF any true Republican 70
give cordial support to the esnA3arty ana It's great
standar d-bearer. o. L.
Netc- York, June 10, 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
LET THE BoLTERs SUPPORT THEIR PAPER.

TO The EdffOr OF Iht ITEOHHe'
SIR: have discontinued taking The Nec-
York Times and have ordered THE TRIBUNE in its stead
NV Judgment is that every true Republican and friend OF
Nv Rl,ne should allow The Times to look to the In
denendents for its readers and supporters hope they
will do 1t, TO a man. 1900 r a "iLAN9OH'
Ne,rqrE n d., June II, 1854.
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ONLY ONE OF MANY.

TO mo Edtt0r or The TrtbHHe.
SIR: Until Saturday last we were sub
scrbers for The Nec York Times our principles are too
strong. allegiance TO the grand old party will not
allow to take such paper The Times. We are
only one OF scores who have dropped The Times.
TrcdOfl ". j.. June TO- 1884. b. w. rs SONS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
CAN TAKE q nae TIIEs 10 LONGER.

To the Edftor OF The Tribune
SIR: | have been a reader of The Times Tor
txenty~e years But the position 1t has taken against
our great statesman James G. Blaine, compeis me to
throw II aside. C. W. W.
PeeksIW " T., June H. 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
ELAINE GOOD ENOUGH.

To me Edt|Or OF The TrIbbhe'
SIR! have read and paid for The Times
daily for several years changed 10 THE TRIBUNE last
SATURDAY Blaine Is good enough for me j. b. a.
SLrncilse n L. June IL 1881.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
asuErrs WHICH CLAIM TO BE REPUBLICAN,

To the Edttor OF The Tribune.
SIR | am glad to know that your paper, IN
marked contrast with other sheets which claim 10 be Re
publi.ap will support the nominee of the Chicago Con-
YentiOn. HEE. JOSEPH L. DAVIS
B,ckers Corners, N. T., June 0, 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14
Stun EVIL INFLUENCE.

To The EdftOr OF Tie TrtbuhH
SIR: | have read The Times some years, but
now as Republican think best to shun evil influence as
far possible. W. L. u
SuocuSe n. Y. June 10; 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14

the great political magnet In power tho great Republic
viii be rightly guided in the direction OF it, sublime pos
sbilitics ID.
Nortcch, Conn, June 8, 1884.
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NO FREE TRADE WANTED.

SIR: Our newsdealer reports seventeen
TTueses dropped and TRIBUNE ordered instead NO
Free Trade for this manufacturing village.
d. W. BROWN, Postmaster.
Woodbridge " j., June TO- 1884.
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shapo VII is an inventory Of the furniture, &C. in
the Office Of Grant ward CONSISTING Vi
~ -, x1I tncludes securities held by ere editors as
I,sreI FAR leans made Grant Ward Largely claimed
nv pedgers 10 Grant Ward as their properly Tue iVeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14

A..
ian. ,,,vo 1894 -.................... ss74 10
B.
balance to credit Of Ferdinand Ward In First Ma
fioaaI Bank 9, 1854. not reduced 70 posses
son but claimed as part u as'o'o s92ls 90
Balance 10 credit OF Ferdinand ward in Marine
Na1ions Bank May z, 1854, not reduced TO Dos
session but claimed az par u Ao'o'' l2l5O75
ward. 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-14

Schedule " comprises loans for which securities are
found among the of Grant Ward made IN
of Ferdinand Ward presumably with funds Of Grant
Wand Those probably good amount to S13941 3d.
and 81 275 is marked doubtful
In schedule listed the miscellaneous securities OF
the firm other than loans and bills receiyabe Inc
aggregate par value OF the bonds and stocks Is $685.
5bT Following the principal items
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-01-09
Brookston Briefs.

We are in formed that Messrs.
Wagner, Mcclure & Co., owners of
two large saw mills near here, have
shut down until spring opens. Al
bert Bean who has about two million
logs to put in for W., McC. & Co., is
doing finely.
w. w. Bean is sufering-witb beal-
ings on both hands.
D. P. Miller we learn is gaining
rapidly under the care of DR.. McNett.
A few nights ago some "friends"
visited the barn of B. P. Anderson
and carried away some of his hay.
The next morning Peter tracked them
to place where they left the hay.
John Shea ing, who has been spend.
ing the Holidays in York State is now
"at home" again.
Mrs. d. G. Blake, after a long i'll.
ness, died ou the morning ofDec. 29th
She leaves several children, one babe
Of months. BIJAH
Brooksten, Jan. 7, '84.