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Prize Award.

The list OF American cities furnished by the
author of the prize puzzle, published few
weeks ago, is as follows (1) Lynn, (2) Sing
Sing, (3) Erie, (4i Rome, (5) Lima, (6) Omaha,
~ Dayton. (s) Reading, (9) Saco, (1O) Utica,
(11) Elmira, u2) oakland, (13) San Francisco,
(14) Dover, (l5) Springfield, (16) Bloomington,
uD Marshal, (lS) Troy, (19) PEORIA (2O) Dem
yer, (2l) Fall River, 1927 Easton, (23) Norfolk,
(24) New Haven, (25) Mobile, (26) Macon, (27)
Salem, (2S) Hartford, 800 Atchison, 1907 Bel
fast, (3l) Little Rock, 1927 Albany.
One hundred and thirty-five readers Of this
paper favored us with solutions Of the puzzle,
the number of cities and towns claimed in
their lists ranging from less than twenty to
about one Hundred and ffyi All OF these, ex-
cept the thirty-two named above, were acct
dental hidings not anticipated by the writer of
the puzzle. Thus one list, too long for publ
cation, begins: Lynn Massachusetts,, Lynne
| (Texas), Sing Sing New York, See kentucky J,
Fri (Nebraska), Erie Pennsylvania Joy New
York;, Rome New York;, Alto wisconsin, Oil
| (Indana), LA (Georgia), ETC., etc. As our offeI
was for the largest list of cities and towns.
we were obliged to consider these In making
the award; but not all OF the words in the
| largest lists received were towns" many
being only post-of1ces post hamlets, ETC.,
which we of course rejected Lippincott's
Gazetteer being our authority. After this re-
vision, there were still seventy-four words left
| In the largest list that are unquestionaby
| United States towns, and we take pleasure In
awarding the prize accordingly, the winner
being Mrs. G. ii. FRENCH, Charlestown, N. IL
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evidently having some fears for Johnnie's

evidently having some fears for Johnnie's
sanity.
"Why, grandpa said he'd give twenty
FIVE cents a pound for bay.berry wax. and
guess l must have most thirty pounds
here"
Johnnie finished his kettle of wax, and
then his grandfather loaded the wax, ket-
tie, bags and boy into the wagon and
drove home. When the wax was weighed,
Johnnie found that he had considerably
over thirty pounds, and further that it
was worth more than twenty-five cents a
pound. So that when his grandfather
gave him ten-dollar gold piece as the
legitimate price of his labor, he philo-
sophically remarked:
You said I'd aim at the moon and hit
a star. You sse aimed at the moon and
got an eagle, which is better"
Johnnie bought the finest pair of skates
he could find when he returned to New
York, and now, when his companions ask
him where he got his skates, he replies
soberly:
"G earned 'em picking candles of
bushes down on Long Island."-Allen
Formdn, in Christian at Work.
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CLARK & FREEMAN,
1eo rprMnNT CT RneTnN MAss
NnrA1pA ELYS CREAM BALM

Efectually cleanses the
nasal passages of Ca
tarrhal virus. causing
healthy secretions, al
lays Inflammation, pro-
tects the membrane
from additional colds,
completely heals the
sores and restores the
sense of taste and smell.
Beneficial results are re-
allied by a few applica-
tons. A thorough treat
ment will cure Catarrh,
Hay-Fever. etc. I'm
equaled for colds In the
head. Agreeable TO use.
Apply by the little finger
into the nostrils. WIN
deliver by mail. Fifty
cents a package--post-
age stamps. Sold by
Wholesale and retail
In CO., Owego, n. Y.
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Om puggle Gurner.

1.-Enigma.
My 2, who is a policeman,
Caught burglar, the other night;
His 3 3, who was with him,
Made quick and certain flight
He dropped an 6, as he ram
And when they searched the other,
They found on him 3 6,
lie said twas for his mother.
The judge promptly sent him to prison;
He was used to burglars tricks.
They'd been robbing a merchant who lives
Ina 2 456 EVA ii.
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4.--TranspOsiti

4.-TranspOsitiOns.
1-Transpose confidence, and get to walk
proudly
2-Transpose food, and get two horses.
3-Transpose title, and get church response
4-Transpose pretense, and get to bruise
5-Transpose military station, and get to
cease
6--Transposs an animal, and get an auction
7-Transpose loud sound, and get stake
: S-Transposs mark used in writing, ant
get track. Ell.
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For sale!

The we-known David Gould farm so-called, situated
In East Montpelier three miles from the Capitol.
tanning IT'S of excellent grass land suitably di
ydad into tillage and pasture. on the farm Ia
extra early sugar orchard OF 500 trees. with large
supply Of wood and timber also a good apple
orchard The buildings consist Of thoroughly built
story and half house with ells cattle and horse
barns and granary all of which supplied with run
ming spring water IL convenient TO school and very
desirable place. and will be sold at bargain to close
estate. A. o. CUMMINS, Administrator.
Montpelier, February 6, 1884 34-u
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A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT.

In 1865 gentleman then aged 80 years. applied to the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York for
$40 900 endowment policy payable at So at death
prior. Premiums paid in 10 years.
He paid 10 annual premiums of ss34O each.. 1854 90
Less dividends drawn in cash. .......... 1871 IL
S6,l62 So
The policy matured October 20, 1888, and the
Company paid in settlement. ...........sl3,35O II
the s., $50 II being for dividends unused.
This policy furnished insurance for years and
returns s2662 for each 500 of cost, being per
cent compound interest.
An investment that pays per cent compound in
terest without the loss of moment of time for is years.
exempt from taxes expenses and to the in
sured and that furnishes insurance gratuity, ought
to commend itself to every reasonable man.
For rates and other information, apply to
JOHN s. WILKINS, Agent, Montpelier, Vt.
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LOOK

at the bargains in Overcoats at
Head of State Street. Mems Grey
Overcoats, $3.50, $500 and $500;
Mems Black Overcoats, $3.50, $500
and $1,000; all nice coats marked
dowm $500 and $500; Horse
Blankets, seventy-fve cents; nice
Jap Robes, plush lined, $500 and
$1,000; Odd Coats from $500,
Pants from $1OO, Vests from
seventy-fve cents, upwards. All
very cheap For Cash. A. D.
FARWELL.
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Rem EN- BER!

For Sugar-cured Dried Beef
and Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
nice Homemade Lard, Sau-
sages, Fresh and Salt Pork,
call at my store, corner Main
and State Streets, or send your
orders by mail and have any
of these goods sent by express,
@. 0. d. QUALITY GUAR
ANTEED. The order trade a
speciality.
O. D. SCRIBNER,
Montpelier, Vt.
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Mail Lettings
Notice to Contractors!
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHIsGIoS, ID. c., March !, lSS4.J
Proposals will be received at the Contract Office OF
this Department until three NJ, of May g. 1884, for
carrying the mails of the United States the routes
and according schedule of arrival and departure
specified by the department, in the State of Vermont
from July 1884, to June &c. 1885, Lists of routes with
schedules of arrivals and departures instructions to
bidders with forms for contracts and bonds, and all
other necessary information will be furnished upon
plcation to the Second Assistant Postmaster General
3s-I3 w. O. GRESHAM, Postmaster General.
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Answers to Puzzles OF Last Week

Answers TO Puzzles OF Last Week.
Washington.
2-Pampas grass.
3-Longfellow.
40 Olive, live; (2) Eye, ye; (3) Send, end
(4) Pink, ink; (5) Elate, late; (6) Howl, owl;
~ Clad, lad; (S) Mall, all; 10y Narrow. arrow
1O) Alien, lien; (l1) Dread, read; (12) Lode,
ode; (13) Brush, rush. (14) Done, one.
o. S G A X S
c A X L T
A X Z N A
r f N A L
S T A L +
CD Lois (2) Bertha, (3) Mabel, az Olive
(5) Irene, (6) Am ,uda, % Stella.
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2.-AccidentaI Hidings.
But il We will not hearken unto me to hal
low the Sabbath day, and not to bear burden,
even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on
the Sabbath day; then will kindle a fire in
the gates thereof, and it shall devour the
palaces OF Jerusalem, and it shall not be
quenched." -JEREMIAH XVII: 81.
Find hidden in the above.
IA woman's name:
2-Before
ga fowl.
Part of house.
5-To know.
ga boys nickname.
IA trimming
S-A beautiful and costly residence.
9-An opening.
1O-A city of Massachusetts.
ia fruit.
12-Part of the head.
ia kind of tree.
IA book.
15-An entrance.
16-Part of tree.
Hanger.
18-Relatives.
ia circle.
20-A drink.
2l-Gentle.
22-The home of wild beast.
pa human being.
pa summer luxury.
ga pronoun in the possessive.
26-Not high.
27-An auction.
2S-A malt liquor.
Gan article used by ladies'.
| 30-A unit on cards.
31-The whole.
ga sister of charity.
| 33-To listen.
34-Harm. EVA H.
3.-DOuble AcrOstic.
| IA dsorderly crowd.
| 2-To change.
$40 lift up.
| 4-To join closely.
| 5-Strong
| GA hardy vine.
| IA flower.
$40 interfere.
| ga number
The primas and finals each give the fictitious
name Of a humorous writer. HAMILTON
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
A Cash-Box Robbed.

STAFFORD, Ont, Dec 29.-A mysterious
robbery of money from cash-box or safe
of the Grand Trunk Railway, between this
The box was sent from the station here TO
Toronto. On arrival there it was apparently
all right, as far as fastenings were concerned.
On being opened, the contents were gone
1t contained some $500 or 5000 in money,
and checks useless to the the thief amount
ing to between 81, 100 and $1,000. The rob-
berry was accomplished by cutting away the
lock and, after taking the contents, putting
another lock on. Therefore, whether the
robbery occurred at the Stratford station, on
the train or after Its arrival it is impossible
to tell. James Patton, a clerk in the Office
of the station agent here, has been arrested
on suspicion, and is now out on bail
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
TRANSATLANTIC NEWS.
RENEWED EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
Seventeen Hundred People Reported
Killed in Spain ~ Gladstone's
Birthday Celebrated.

MADKID, Dec. 29.-There were renewed
earthquake shocks in portions of Andolusia
to-day. The terror of the people is 30 great
that the towns are almost deserted, the popu-
lation being encamped in the open fields.
The greatest disaster reported to-day was
the partial destruction of Frigiliana, town
of 5000 inhabitants. Hundreds of persons
perished, being suddenly engulfed. 1t
Is now estimated that the mum
ber of persons killed outright or who
have died from injuries received by
the demolition of buildings, dwellings, etc,
consequent on the recent earthquake shocks,
reach seventeen hundred. Returns from
distant towns and cities are not yet all in.
Several slight recurrent shocks have tended
to intensity and proiong the panic existing
among the people whose fears of summary
wholesale determination have driven them
to the verge of insanity. There is great suf-
fering in many towns, which is greatly i'm
creased, by the Generalization existing
among the officials as well as the people.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
The Hotel Registers.

AT The MoRToN.-Wm. A. Crawford, Bos-
ton; j. nj. Case, Marquette: F. d. Ketchum.
Chicago; W. w. Wilcox, Jr., Middletown,
Conn; A. J. Franklin, Detroit; L. E. Thayer,
Fort Wayne, Ind; S. III. Merritt. Cadillac:
r: G. Moody, Cleveland; w. HI. Watson.
Chicago: B. L. Halstead, Harbor Springs:
W. I'll. Nelson, Bangor, Mich: G. l.. Norton,
Saranac; K. L. Foster, Baltimore; John Nc
Grath, Philadelphia.
AT SWEET s.-B. +. Wilcox, Des Moines.
Ia: w. +. Hawkhurst, Detroit; John b.
Trawley, Nashville, Mich. A. j. Bovine,
Hastings; John Cole, Fremont, Mich; II. b.
Peck, Allegan: K. K. Davidson, Detroit: ID.
o. 'satson, Coopersyill, Mich; c. b. Field,
MUSkegon; A. K. Hunton, Detroit.
AT The EAGLE.-J. III. Payne, Ganges; NJ.
A. Alword, Hamilton; g. j. Dikema. Hol-
land, Mich; G. g. Pailey, Fife Lake; A. J.
Free. Ross, Mich, j. G.. Cummings. X. T.
Tinkham, Grand Ledge; o. W. Messenger.
Spring Lake: w. S. Blodgett, Kalamazoo: ID.
l.. Eaton, Lowell; A. B. Cheney. Sparta: f.
b. Otis, Olivet; III. d. Harvey, Bangor,
Mich; l.. j. King, Big Rapids: G. p. Stark,
Cascade.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
a STRIKE IN NEW ORLEANS.
Car-Drivers Making a Desperate
Struggle Against the Authorities.

NEW ORLEANS, Dee. Z9.-The ar-drivers'
strike has assumed a serious phase. All the
lines bat one yesterday aeceded to the
strikers terms, bat the men refused 20 ae-
cept unless that line surrendered. THIS ac-
ton lost them public sympathy and this
morning the ears started new men under the
protection OF the police. The strikers con-
gregated at different points, cut traces,
released mules, and thew cars of
the track. When the police came
they would lay themselves across the track
and dare the drivers 70 run over them. They
would of course be arrested, but this left the
cars unprotected, when the remaining strik-
ers would drag the drivers off and beat them.
There IL much indignation, and number OF
merchants offer their services as policemen.
About fifty ringIeaders viii be arrested be-
fore morning. No lines are running to-
night.
Lateral . o'clock tonight all the COM
panies gave IN to the strikers, agreeing TO
pay them an advance of five dollars month
all around, and fifteen hours to constitute a
day. All the. strikers will be taken back ex-
cept those guilty of penal ofiienses.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
YESTERDAYS COURTS.

CIEcUIT- Morris Hardman, by his next
friend Nm. Hardman u. Thomas Robbins II
al. Irespass on the dase. Motion to dis
miss for want OF jurisdiction Afidayits
read, argued and sqbmitted.-John s.
Nichols y. Maggie Nichols, Chancery. Di-
yorce. Decree granted. In the matter of
the assignment OF Coleman a. Thomas.
Ordered that the dividend be declared on
the basis of the claims proven, and that the
account of assignees's account be allowed
al the sum Of Sl50.- Barney Van Patten v.
Lafayette Hatch. Assumpsit. Motion for
new trial argued and submitted. Lawson
Valentine, administrator Y. Mary j. Dean,
executrix, etc, et al Foreclosure. Decree
granted IN accordance with prayer of bill.
OFFICE Elizabeth A. Burrell "
VIM. kimball Troyer. Suit commenced
SuPERIoR.-John Raak V. Martha Raak, in
chancery. Motion for aiimony and ex-
penses: continued until Jan. 8, 1885. The
People V. Levi A. Whitfield. Larceny from
person. Motion To vacate the verdict argued
and submitted
PRoBATE.-Estate of Dina Tie Goorhus,
deceased. Order admitting will To probate.
and appointing Jan Hendrix Tenhoopen ex-
ecutor.-E Estate of Henry T.. Prindie, de-
ceased. Order appointing Chas. K. Belknap
general administrator-Esta of Elias
w. DeCamp, deceased. Order allowing final
account and distributing Estate
of VIM. Purple, deceased. Inventory filed.
-Estate of Adam Frey, deceased. Order
allowing final account and distributing
estate. e.--Estate of Leonidas S. Scranton.
deceased. Order granting license To sell
real estate.-Estate of Wilder ID. Foster,
deceased. Order allowing executors third
account.
JUSTICE SAUNDERs.-AIbert +. Luton v.
John $. Mcconnell. Assumpsit. Settled by
parties. V. John Harper Assumpsit.
Judgment for plaintiff S2675, including
costs.--Same V. Tom Sewel. Assumpsit
Judgment for plaintiff $2l.75, including
C" Eugene Carpenter v. Geo. K Jobn-
son. Trespass Suit withdrawn.-Mary
Engel v. Tunis Waldron. Assumpsif.
Adjourned to Jan. u - p. m.-Geo. W.
Hart v. Francis Boyland. Trespass on case.
Settled.-Geo. X. Johnson V. Eugene Car
penter. Trespass. Judgment for plaintiff
500 and costs.-F. w. Wurzbury v. julius
Vogel. Assumpsit Held open until Dec 30.
PoLIcE-Harry Bush. Drunk. Sentence
uspended.-George Henderson and John
Lynch. Same. Ten days in jail Robert
Johnson. Vagrancy. State House of Cor
rection ninety days.-Joseph Ringold.
Disorderly. Paid $3.50. Peter Brieden-
stein. Saloon without license. Adjourned
TO Jan. 2 at a. m.-Frank Werfel.
Saloon open after hours. Paid S28.35-
Edward Murphy. Same. Adjourned TO JAM
3 at 3 a. IN.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
HOLCOMB'S TRIAL.
The Case to Go to the Jury During the
Present Week.

JACKSON, Dec. 29.-The ninth week of the
Holcomb trial began this morning. The
defense swore twenty three witnesses to-day
The majority gave evidence as to Harring-
tons buying farms and not paying for shem,
and stating to responsible parties in his
wanderings about the State that he was the
third person at the Crouch house after the
murder, and gave a description of the bodies
and the wounds. Three witnesses from
Union City testified that Foy worked on a
farm there in 1880, when Harrington said he
met Foy on Mississippi steamboat.
The defense is practically through, unless
they decide to- swear "Indian Dan" and the
Captain, which question will be decided to-
night. The prosecution asked the Court to
allow them to put new witness on who
could give important evidence. and who had
just turned up. The defense wanted to put
in as evidence Mrs. Dan Holcomb's (since
dead) statement taken at the inquest. The
Court held both questions under advisement
until tomorrow. The prosecution have
fifteen witnesses for rebuttal. The case will
90 to the jury this week.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
rrLEeRApurc pRE,rrIrs.

About a hundred saloon keepers were ar
rested IN New York Sunday for violating the
excise law.
Dense foos prevailed in New York and
Baltimore hsrbors alI day Sunday. entirely
suspendlng the navigation of sea-going yes
sels.
In the Toledo Congressional district Fran I
Hurd has decided to contest the election OF
Jacob Romeis. bat declines to safe the
grounds.
Edward Marble. the we'll known actor. vss
arrested and locked up at Tndiahapolis sun
day, on the charge Of being drunk and dis
turbine the peace.
Saturday Smith 4 Rosesaach. Wholesale
and retail tobacconists. Minneapolis. made
an assignment for the benefit Of creditors
The liabilities are stated - Be aboue Sa0.os0
An attempt was made SUNDAY to bow un
the Office Of the Piunkef Noolen Company At
Hinsdsle. Mass. The force Of the exnlsssf n
spent ITSELF aud the building va< but slightly
damaged. Disaf7ection with the snpersrs
tendent On the part of some employees i
Given - The cause.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30

NEW YoRK. Dec. q

NfN lthk. Dec. ~.
FLoUR-Dull but firm and slightly higher in
some instances: superfne S2s5f72 -: round hoop
Ohio, 81 6s15 On: Minnesota extra 81 7s65 10.
Southern flour steady and In moslerafe demand.
common To choice extra. - 1915 o..
WHEAT-Options were feverish and excited and
after many fluctuations closed steady. and l 20
llsc higher. Spot sales of ungraded winter rfi
Al 559s2.tcs ungraded spring nj 7sk1sCc: No. rcd
winter cl6 SIC, and No red state af s3i.c. No
Z rel winter January. sts W8is{c. 10 Februarx
SS6s6Sc; 10 March. sskc.
CoRN-options were mosierately active and
hrmer. prices We unsettled. however. bat ~ TIE
close showed an advance of nearly &C on Do~onn
Der and I TO stc on later months Srof loss
strong and "a SC higher. the latter on No Sros
sales Of ungraded mixed At te<s Sac and urarrsIad
white and yellow AZ II "a 52c. No. rnixad ~
cemher. - sc. and do Jannary. tet<6tsAr
OtTs Options were firm and closed i 10 t.c
~. Spot lots et,sesl firm and sf,afla b;.y1.e~
Sfot sales of No white state AZ DC: and No
msxesi do AZ - &c, No mixed January sac bid:
Ryx-Dall; Western seesae; State ssasse.
RakLEy-Dull
poRx-Quies bat fr1n. new uiess, sI9 ss7a2 x.
IlsRD-firn AZ about Satonslay's fixure<. & ~
cash; q soffs p Jsnuary. Ss as6s = Pobraarx.
sueAs- -Dails fair g eooi rsfinine. AZ 64xe.
RUTrxR -Steady; State. is@1 1scs Western. s<s
SIC.
Fsses-cuies bnt arm. ssase. sic. Western. %
f7sle-
NEW YoRx. Dec. =.
Money closed esss ~ 81 Per cent Exchange
closed qniet st as19tsss actual rates aes4
tso1< FOR ~ days end ssxa a a. for slers&nd
6overnasents closed frna carreney SIS Ia bid:
"a coupons fS2E bid ts's d. f11a bsd. paesze
rsiIro&d bonsis closed - fellows. Unisa krsfs
1iss - flsk: d. lard grants. no t. fe1. do
s'nkine fan<s, III = lf7k: crnfrnIs 1874 70 rs
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30

CfScrNNsrf. Dec. 29.-At noon to-day a
nan was arrested in the Central avenue
clotbinu store for an attempt to pass three
oon-tollar counterfeit bills on the Third
National Bank Of Cincinnati. He was
rcnrched Al the Central Station snd pocket
bock containing $40 IN bills Of ten-dollar
dcnominntiou va found on him. He gave
~ name Of Frank Stumps. aged twenty.
ard said he was just from Baltimore. He
- lotked up on charge Of having counter
"a na,,ney in his possession. reporter
In1srvusved him in bis cell and saddenly
~~k>>1 iiin IL hs knew Mites ftxse. - which
~ n1>swerej in she Affirmative. bat said he
kod mi seen him for come tilne- He after
~ "A denied knowing o.<,e. who II the man
aaf es1rraved the plate for the bills. ard Who
<en<ier arrest in Memphis. Tenn.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
HORRIBLE DEPRAVlTY.
An Unparalleled Story of a Life of
Incest and Murder.

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 29-Joseph Ratti,
bachelor, came here thirteen years ago
from Illinois, and located on farm near
King City. Gentry county. Two sisters ac-
companied him, one widow, the other sin
gle, and aged 20. 1t developed to-day that
Ratti has been holding illicit relations with
the younger ever since. Several years ago
the girl gave birth TO a still-born child, and
the proofs adduced show it was thrown to
hogs and devoured. Two years later another
was born, then third year later, and both
fed to hogs. A week ago fourth was born
and 1T is supposed was similarly disposed Of
The neighbors being suspicious entered the
house and found the girl dead from child
birth. Ratti was arrested to-day, and lynch
ing is threatened.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30

LANSING. Mich. Dec. 29.-The following
combinations of sentences have been grant
ed by Gov. Beeole; William Witham sent
from Genesee county Feb. n, 1880. to state
prison for life, with solitary confinement.
for murder in the hrst degree, commuted 40
that the term of imprisonment will expire
IAN I. ISIS. Julian Carger, sent
from Saginaw county Dec. -.
1875. to state prison for life. for
murder in the first degree. committed so
that imprisonment viii end Dec. %, 1886:
9eorvp Davis. sent from Genesee County
Nov. -. iSS2. 10 state prison for ~ years, for
rape. commuted 90 ~ years: Elizabeth VAN
slerhoof sent from Rerrien County. Dec. 1h
1S<t, to state prison for life. for murder, has
had her place of imprisonment changed
frDu, the penitentiary 20 the Detroit House
- Correction. without any alteration Of the
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30
GLADSTONE'S BIRTHDAY.
His Response to Congratulations Re-
ceived from America.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-All day long messages
from all parts of the United Kingdom,
Europe and America, poured into Hawarden,
the home of the venerable premier, con-
graduating him in the attainment of his
seventy-fifth year. In replying to those re-
ceive1 from America, Gladstone sent the
following message to the United Press rep
resentative in London, with the request that
he cable it to the United Press papers in
America.
''HAwARDEN CASTLE, Hawartlen, Wales
| am most grateful for the kind congratula-
tions of my American brothers on this, nay
seventy-fifth birthday, and request that they
accept my best wishes, both for themselves
and for their great country. =
Signed w. Z. GLADSTONE.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The New York Star
was purchased to-day by W. II. England,
who is understood to represent syndicate
including his father, I.W. England, publish
er of the Sun, and a paper manufacturer
whose name was not learned. The price paid
is about $4,000. The new owners take
charge on Thursday The paper will remain
Democratic. but will be Independent of any
faction. The necessity for the sale grew out
of Mr.. John Kelly's illness and the death of
Sydney p. Nichols, the largest stockholder
in the concern.