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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

MoBERLY. Mo-, Dec. 17.-Edgar Richmond
a lawyer residing in Huntsville, the county
seat of Randolph county, shot and killed
Clifton Kerby, well-to-do farmer residing
in this county, yesterday evening in Hunts
vile. The killing grew out of some un-
complimentary remark made to Richmond
concerning lady in attendance at ball at
Randolph Springs about aweek ago. kerby,
in defending the lady, went into the young
mans Office at Huntsville yesterday. and
probably demanded a retraction. After some
hot words Kerby left. when Richmond armed
himself and followed Kerby into the streets,
where be shot him three times.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
q DESPERATE BOY.
Makes a Nefarious Attempt to Muir der
His Mother

6fS mOtnSr.
serbia, n. Y, Dec 17.-GeOrge Jones,
worthless youth, became angry and cursed
his mother a few days ago because she re-
fused to longer give him money to support
him In idleness. In her absence he rugged
up a shot gun on rafter and connected the
trigger with a fine cord, so arranged that
when she turned the crank of the clothes
wringer the contents of the gun would be
discharged at her. When she returned she
was about to resume her work of wringing
out the clothes, but a neighbor's child who
bad come in to borrow soap, noticed the
twiue running up TO the ceiling and asked
what it was for. This caused the woman to
glance up, and saved her life. The boy
came IN soon after, and on seeing her ex-
claimed with an oath. "Are you alive yet?'
He knocked her down and kicked her about
the floor until the neighbors, summoned by
her screams. rushed in and rescued her. The
boy is under arrest charged with attempting
to kill his mother.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
Governor Be1oIe Still lives.

DxrRorr, Dec. H. Governor Begole grant
ed four pardonsand c6mmuted the sentences
of four conyicts. among the latter is the no
torious Daniel Van Wagner, sent to the
jackson prison from Kalamazoo county
seven years ago, on forty-fve-year sem
tencs for attempted murder. His sentence
now commuted will expire Jan. 1, 1856. His
relatives are wealthy and have been persist
ent in their efforts to get pardon.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
TRADE AND FINANCE.
New York.

NEw YORK. Dec. IL.
Money closed easy at IL per cent. Exchange
closed quiet at tsi%@As5is; actual rates ss0aft
Isl for60 days. and t.slA6i.s5 for demand.
Governments closed.frm; currency 6's I2s bid:
Is coupons f2aN bid. as iiSA bud. Pacific
railroad bonds closed as follows: Union hrsts.
fias 10 ili: DO. land grants ioBH 60 IoBA: do
sinking funds. lis 10 iie: Centrals. fi2A %
fi3. tackawanna. Delaware 4 Iindson and West
eFn Union were the features II speculation on
The Stock Exchange THE morning
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. H.-Several places
here have been entered by burglars recently,
and in each case the intruders left cards
with the names ''Dick Turpin," "Paul Pry"
and Boston Bill" Monday night some
persons entered Mr.. Aliens house, taking
jewelry worth $1,000 They sent a notice to
the detectives a month ago that they would
rob house on Macul street on Monday, but
the detectives thought nothing of it until Mr..
Allen reported the burglary.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
Rumors of a Strike.

Nrx ORLEANS, Dec. l7.--It was reported
to-day that a general strike Of telegraphers
throughout the country would be inaugura-
ted by the operators here tonight or tc-mor-
row. II has been impossible TO run the rn-
NOR down to reliable source The opera
tors are naturally disgusted Al The recent re-
dncfions, but none of them. 80 far as known.
have stated determination 10 strike The
manager here knows nothing Of the rurnof,
bat does not believe strike viii take place.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
THE HONORED PREMIER.
a Large Demonstration Given Sir John
Macdonald at Toronto.

ToRoSTo. Dec. 1.-THE fortieth anniver-
sary of Sir John A. Macdonald's entry into
public life was celebrated here to-day with
great enthusiasm by his supporters. The
Premier's arrival in this city was the occa-
sion of large turnout of Delegates from all
parts of the country. During the forenoon
the Premier was the recipient of compli-
mentary addresses from the city Council
and other bodies. At O'Clock a conservative
convention was held in the Grand Oper a
house. which was crowded from door TO cell
ing. The reception given Sir John was most
enthusiastic, and his speech in response, de
hHered with all mis- old-time vigor and in his
hhppiest vein. was applauded. A large num-
Der of cabinet ministers and other notables
surrounded the old chieftain on the stage
and joined in congratulating him. To-mor-
row evening banquet will be rendered him
in the Pavilion.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

Sr. L0urs, Dec. lin the United States
Cigcuit Court yesterday morning Judge Treat
heard arguments of counsel on the applica-
ton for the foreclosure of mortgage of
81 .oo0O00 on the St. Louis Ore and Steel
Company. The case will be argued by Edgar
Lakeland on behalf of certain bond-holders
as trustees under the mortgage.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

oxAHa. Neb.. Dec. 17.--The Repabiscnn
publishes advices from thirty -fvs counties Of
the State concerning the rsvsges Of hos
cholera. Thirteen counties report sn spi-
defnic of the disease. ten It's existence "a q
mild form. and twelve rs thus far free from
the scourve. Sary county reports that The
hors have All died The lr~s IN that rounty
il estimated at &-n.0n The nsfure q The
siiseAse is too little understood 20 permit Of
he rars of the animals.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

SPRrNcrrELp, Mass. Dec. 1.-THE testf-
mony in the Mccarthy manslaughter case Is
completed. No witness could testify to an
assault DR.. futile said death might have
come from head or brain trouble. Me
Carfhy testified he slapped Desmond play
fully. whereup0n Desmond fell and expired.
ryhis closed the session.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
Ihers.a Millions h M

wAsHrNaroS, Dec. 17.-Captain Eads, who
desires To improve Galveston harbor for the
Government. will meet number of Con-
gressrnen tomorrow evening and endeavor
10 persuade them that his scheme viii be
worth millions 90 commerce, and that it
should be adopted by Congress during the
froaeft session
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
"The Sweet Bye and Bye."

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. T.-In the State Sen
ate yesterday Senator Fallygant began hum
ming 1.-The Sweet Bye and Bye," and as his
voice unconsciously rose higher and higher,
those nearest him joined in, until the at
tention of all present was attracted, where
upon business was suspended and the entire
Senate sang the familiar tune through. The
arrival OF the hour of adjournment and the
falling of the presiding officers gavel closed
the impromptu concert
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
Poisoned Candy Seized.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Samples of highly
colored yellow, blue, red and green candy
made by seven manufacturers in New York
city for the holiday trade were submitted to
the board of health by DIR. Edison, with an
exhaustive report showing the result of anal
ysis that proved the sweetmeats to be colored
with rank poisons, including chrome yellow.
Heavy seizures of poisoned candy will be
tpala
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
q French Victory.

PARIS, Dec. IA dispatch from Hanoi
received this afternoon states that 5000
Chinese troops made a desperate attempt to
capture Chu. but after severe fighting were
completely routed by the. French garrison
occupying the place. The Chinese loss is
put at eight hundred killed and the French
at thirty four killed and wounded.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
After MANY Years.

CORPUS CHmsTI, Tex, Dec. 17.-Twenty
years ago Telespero Aquilla stabbed and
killed Antono CASTILLO in the streets of Cor
pus Christi. Aquilla escaped into Mexico,
Gently he returned TO this city, thinking his
crime had been forgotten. Yesterday the
Grand Jury found an indictment against
him for the murder committed in 1864. He
was at once arrested and remanded without
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
THE EXPOSITION.
A Rainy Day and Fewer Visitors Pres
ent Yesterday.

ent Yesterday.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE exhibitors at
the Exposition did an immense amount OF
work to-day. The Government and State
commissioners are getting their displays in
order. A number of States which had moth
ing done yesterday presented creditable
appearance to-day. In the Nebraska build
ing will be a monument of corn, to be an ex-
act counterpart of the Bartholdi statue. An
evening paper states that admission fees were
paid at the gates yesterday by $1,000 people,
and 10000 went in on invitations. The at
tendance to-day is light owing to a continn-
Gus rain. Gov. McEnery has rendered to all
representatives of States and foreign coun-
tries reception at the St. Charles Hotel to-
night
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

Inxpon. Dee. lT England. IN reeozuix.
ina ne lnisrnsb6uai Afsicsn A@seeiatlsfs.
acknowledge sl,s right ~ Francs - pre-
fefeuee "a reepeet - ssls - she asseeiafislsss
f4rfifary 0hirh m2f besofne alisnafss
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

Bosros. Dec. T.--Up 70 y o'clock to-day
the condition Of r. G. Winthrop i unchanr.
ed His lungs are badly congvsted. and his
recorerY i very doubtful. The physicians
rsly on bis great will power and robust eon-
<titution o. bring him ouf All right
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18
Death of Lord Cholmondeley.

LONDON, Dec. NV. II. II. Cholmonde-
ley, third marquis of Cholmondeley and
servative member of the House of Lords,
owned g, 337 acres, and his possessions and
rentals brought him in about 200, 900 year.
He married daughter of Rs. Hon. G. Ar
hnfhnnt
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

NEw YoaK. Dec. 1.-Two hundred Chinese
employed in Csssebolt's laundry at Belleville.
n. j.. after they we're dismissed from work
last night. entered the laundry building and
attempted to kill the foreman, who offended
them. Fifty Of them viii probably be ar.
rnal..i.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

ANY one would be happy 10 receive 9
present from selection made from thus
list OF articles.
SPRING 4 ConPAEY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

We offer our entire stock Of Dry Goods
and Carpets as Christmas Gifts. Come
and take your choice
SPRING 4 CoNrAsf.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-18

OuR store viii be open every evening
until Christmas.
SPRING 4 CoNrAsy-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08
E0Toa


TIE ELECTION OF Hos BARNES
COMPTON 10 the 49tb Congress Of the
United States, will leave vacancy.
in the Office Of State Treasurer. Mr..
Compton has been faithful officer Of
the State, and we have no hesitation
in asserting that he will found equal
" as faithful in his newposition, to the
important trusts, both natiopal and
state, to which be has been called by
. large majority Of bis immediate fel-
low citizens.
In looking over the whole State for
d successor to Mr.. Compton We can
find no one better fitted, more faithful
in the discharge Of every duly impos-
ed upon him in private or public me-
or one more deserving OF party con-
alteration than our fellow tOwnsman,
Dr. George Wells If honesty, capa
biIity and fidelity are any recommen-
dation to office, there is no man in
the State possessing those qualities
in higher degree than our towns
man.
AS there will be no legislature in
session at the time Mr. Compton as
sumes his new duties, the vacancy
will be filed by our distinguished
Governor, and 10 the name Of Demo.
cracy, to which DIR. WELLS has
all his life devoted bis ability,
his time, his purse, we present his
name to the Governor, under tie con-
viction that no ADLER or more descry-
ing or more popular member Ct the
party can be found within the con-
fines of the state.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08

CHEAP NEwsPAPER.-Th is no
country in the world where daily
newspapers are 50 cheap and 50 in
dispensabIe. Two or three Of the
largest dailies can be purchased svery
morning in any Of our large cities, for
half dime-journals with millions
Of dollars invested in real estats and
plant, and with able and energetic
correspondents everywhere, who
spare no expense to communicate to
them the latest news. The EVENING
CAPITAL, though published in O small
city, is filed with all the local events
ofinterest, and costs, for instance. only
six cents week, and for this triIling
sum it is deposited every evening at
the door ofevery man in the city who
orders it. Ifthere is any better value
given anywhere for the money we
should like to know where it can be
found. Order the CAPITAL Cor q
week and see for yourselves.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08

A ToUGH CUsToMER.-Col. Per
kins Of Norwich, Conn.,, writes 10 a
friend, that be is now ninety one
years of age; has outlived six family
physicians, but doesn't know how it
win be with the seventh. The colo
mel is certainly an extraordinary man
Notwithstanding he has buried six
n. DIS, he is still hale and hesrty,
and is an active president OF a large
corporation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08

On the 18th, 18th, 18th and 18th
Of this month the earth win favor its
inhabitants with little excursion
through that portion of the meteoric
zone which has not been visited for
thirty years. The display win. il is
said, be unexceptionalIy fine and
brilliant. We hope it win thsow
light on the ways that are dark
which are being practiced BY des2er-
ate politicians about this time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08

OUR faith il kilograms i weaken
ing. The report is sent out al over
the country that Bostonians have
turned rowdies and actually stoned
= newspaper oiice Thursday We
can't believe It. A little skirmage Up
ii The third ward may occasionally
be INDUCED in--bnt 10 Bostoa
never.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08

at the court house door, in the city of
Annapolis, all that lot of ground in said
city, fronting about 40 feet on the South
west side of Duke of Gloucester street,
with depth of about 149 feet, improved
by large
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08
CAPT. J. MINsoN, General Age,

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l. TON insures ON the ordinary life
and Life Maturity Plans; endowment
policies mature in ten years.
The only Mutual Company in the
United States with an Endowment plan.
founded on correct Insurance PRINCIPLES
Plan copyrighted.
Persons insured in this company "need
not die to win Insurance accented on
ages from 10 to 65 years. Only perfectly
sound risks are accepted fThe peculiar
advantages afforded to the insured and
to be gained by agents working for the
company, can only be known by careful
study of the Associations Plan Circular.
Send for one. The fact that this com.
pany is doing larger business than any
other company in the United States, is an
evidence of its superior plans and methods
of Insurance.
Policies mature in ten years from date
OF issue, or at death, if prior. Claims
paid in full at maturity.
Reliable and energetic agents wanted in
every county and town in Maryland.
RICHARD g. ELLIOTT. Agent. .
agS1om Annapolis, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08


JOSEPH 8. w. BASIL.
and get my prices. / have large stock
on hand, purchased before the recent adj
vance in prices, and which ! can and will
sell as cheap, If not cheaper, than any
other dealer. My facilities for receiving
and handling coal are unequaled, and be-
sides this think have the best coal in
the City, and why
First, because purchase it from one
company, year after year, who mine but
the one kind, consequently | always have
the LEE COAL, which is a vein of the
old Baltimore Company Coal
Second, my coal is sent to me in steam
barges, direct from the mines, thereby
saving one or two landings of it which
causes it to break up and form dust.
My Lykens Valley Coal for cooking
purposes is the genuine article. This be-
ing very superior coal it always sells
high, and there are many cOunte1Jetts on
it, but parties wanting it can depend upon
getting the
Genuine Lykens Valley Coal
if they will order it from me.
All kinds of wood, either in the stick or
prepared to order at my Steam Mill.
Clean Coal,
Full Weight,
Prompt DeliUery,
and prices as low always as fuel can be
furnished.
JOS. s. NJ. BASIL,
jy1O-3m Foot of Church Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08
Established. 1857.
COAL. COAL. COAL.

Read Carefully and Note the Following !:
Now is the time to buy your coal, and
before doing so call on
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-08
PUBLIC s ALE.

ORA
VALUABLE AND DELIGHTFUL
RESIDENCE IN ANNAPOLIS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-07
a war1n meppnaTd Boomer.

Chicago Spectral In ittsbuEg nispatch
Mn. j. p. Fren5el, chairman Of the Indians
Democratic committee, was accosted by the, Dis
patch correspondent, to day, as he was putting
up Mcdonald Autographs IN the Palmer House.
aid boomer. He was surrounded all the; after
noon by the Indiana statesman's, constituents.
and expressed himself upon the situation quite
freely. Il am satisfied said he; that MeDonl
aid Stands the best s1o~ingoh any Western cam
didate. HIS chances for the nomination de-
pended solely upon the chances of New York
naming a candidate, or rather not naming. one.
Had New York decided clearly and unmistaka,
bly," said Mr. Frenzel, to present as unit the
name of Governor Cleveland for President I
would not now be here pushing McDonalds
claims. for hold that eur success depends large
IL upon carrying two States New York and
Indiana. and New York comes first If she
cannot agree upon man. we can agree upon
one whB will carry not only Indiana but New
York, Also. wes think. and very likely three
States of the Northwest which have, a. large
German population AS / said. the disposition
is to permit New York to name the man. and
this feeling, think, is general Thence comes
Cleveland's strength outside of New York Ii
Cleveland is chosen by the New York Demo
Gratis and the New. York Democrats and the del
egation agree to support him as q unit, then the
fight is settled. Chairman FrenzsE places much
stress upon Mcdonald asa man who would cap
ture the Germans, his record on sumptuary
laws being directly the opposite. of Mr. Blane's
He thinkssalsos that McD0nald'S fin; neial record
would make, him more solid in New York the
more that record is put before the people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-07
win CumDack At Island park.

Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal
ROME CRY, July 5.1Fhe Glorious Fourth y
was celebrated in good style at Island Park.
Two trains from each direction brought in large
numbers of people and the day was most favor
able. Hon. Will Cumback made the address.
His subject was 1.-THE American Citizen. He
spoke Of the country ITSELF its resources and its
possibilities He tfweit upon the spirit of the
age, and of The tendency toward freedom Of
thought The spirit of the American people is
toward equality and liberty The humbiest
stands an equal chance with the most favored
The public schools are the great Jewelers.. He
also pointed out some of the evil tendencies to
be guarded against Among these he named
'mercenary spirit and the decay of aold time
integrity All in an, the address was an ex-
cellent one and was universally commended
The address took place before noon and there
was grand concert in the afternoon, mado up
exclusively of patriotic music. The Goshen
band and Prof. G. G. Case, with his volunteer
choir, took the lead m the concert. It was most
heartily enjoyed At night grand display Of
fireworks ON the lake concluded the celebration
Fhe island is beautiful one, thoroughly shaded
and Sylvan lake is one of the finest IN northern
Indiana The rates for board are very low
Spring Beach rs one of the incest cleanest, most
delightfully."- situated hotels in Che State. The
regular assembly does not meet until July Is.
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Funeral of DE-. parenport..

Special to the Indianapolis dournal-
WARSAW, July Or. Davenport, assistant
medical director of the Indianapolis Insane Hos
pital, was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. in this
city,. this afternoon, by Warsaw Commsnderys
assisted by Plymouth and Elkhart commander
les There were 126 knights in the procession
The sermon was preached in the Presbyterian
Church, by Rev. J.. R. Edwards. of the Baptist
Church, and Rev Thomas Boyd, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church, assisted in the exercises
There We're present in the church ever seven
hundred personsand nearly as many were turned
away. It was enc Of the largest funerals that
has taken place in. this city for years
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Brief Mention.

James Frog, residing near Grand Tower, was
fatally stabbed on the nightof the Fourth, while
returning from picnic.
Adam Hecker, forty five years old. was
browne ! in the Saginaw river near Decatur on
the oufth, while SEEMING for minnows
Henry Shaving. Of st. Louis, boy thirteen
years old, on visit. to L. Deefe, near Farman's
station accidentally shot and killed himself on
the Fourth, while playing with pistol
G. G. Squires engaged in the construction Of
the new court house at Greenville, wlIile taking
was cruseed to death by the whole arch falling
upon him.
Capt J. VI. North, of Clinton. has been ap-
pointed to fill the Office of Circuit Court clerk Of
Dewitt couRty, the vacancy in which was
caused by the death of John T. Carlo The
Judges who selected him are all pronounced
Democrats.
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John Kelly Talks.

FoLEDo, o., JuIy6 Five special trains bearing
Eastern delegates to the Chicago convention
passed through this city this morning. While
waiting here Hon John Kelly and others were
called out and spoke briefly. The former said
Tammauy was going to Chicago 500 strong and
not a Cleveland man among them He
would say 10 the Democrats of To.
iedo that Governor Cleveland could
not carry New York under any circumstances, if
nominated There were three men IN Ohio with
whom he WAS personally acquainted and politi
cally affiliated. either of whom would be accept
able to the New York Democracy man from
Ohio, with the right kind Of a New Yorker For
second place. will carry New York. The New
Yorker must be, a man who will be strong in
controlling the great labor votes