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THE CONFESSION or n r4REIcIDE.
THE BEARER OF TWO HISTORIC NAMES TELLS now
HE HELPED 10 HANG HIS FATHER.

THE BEARER or TWO HISTORIC NAMES TELLS HOW
HE HELPED TO HANG HIS FATHER.
AUDUBON, Ia., April 29.-On the night OF April
o5 Hiram jefferson was taken from his home by three
men and hanged His son. Cicero jefferson, has confessed
that he and his brothers-llaw, j. J. Wilson and j. A.
emvth were the mur1ercrs. His confession IA, in sub
stance as follows: "Wilson, smyth and are the ones
who did IT, We left the house OF WILSON, in Carroll
County at about O'Clock Friday evening We tied our
horses TO northeast OF fathers horse We
sloppc there and laid plans to should proceed
Wilson took rope and smyth and WSOs burst the door
open Father said, cicero, Is that yong Nobody an
s,yer,d Wo took him the front and cnOked and
srnotbcred him Wcsared ont doors with him and dragged
him alon gby the neck. had hold Of the end OF the
rope and slnyh au3 Wilson behind. When we got
70 a tree Smyth threw one cad OF the rope over a
limb and 1 helpeI pull father mp Wilson taking
hold and lifting him until we got him clear OF the ground
When we -o hi,l up tied liz hands behind him and
wound The rone around his body. We stood around
for a few minutes and Smyth and wilson put on thclr
ovsrcoats and we united horses, mounted tnrm ana
thon rode oil We murdered father a. about midnight.
We took orr hadkcrccis and cut holes I'm them for our
ewes and wore them our faces 70. masks wilson
boug c rope that we used 10 hang father at coon Rap
ids "A week ago last SATURDAY. They had bceA taking to
about haIeiu father for about week or ten days
but Objected and did want 10 help TO do IT, 1hey
told me l1t tel anything bus % deny everything
Wilson was the author OF the whole thing. lie said that
he the man who wac dong H.
Cceo's testimony comedies with that OF Mrs. Jefferson
relative to the scene the ui sl Oi the murder Every
thing about the place indicates that CceiO has told the
exact tTath.
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ETCESSIVE TAXES IN BOSTON.
THE INCREASE MADE TO GIVE PATRONAGE TO
DEMOCRATS.
IBY TELEGRAPM To THE TRIBCNe.l

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCSc.l
BOsTON, April 29.-The journal says The
tax levy of the city of Boston for State county and city
purposes will be about $40, 100000 exceeded bu
once in 1874 the year when Charlestown Brighton and
West ROxbury became part of Boston. We then had
total valuation of SOS $50. Our valuation Of May
last was $3.50 432 GIL decrease OF $l16,322379 Is
not probable that the valuation Of May J. 1884, VIII cx
hib any material change. The rate Of taxation will he
about S17 80 on $1,000, the largest rate ever known
since Boston became city In 1865 the rate SO So
but that year Boston proportion Of the eate tax was
l,J92 5O while this year It will be about Onc-af that
amount. The increase therefore, 5 upon city expcndi-
lures. An increase OF 81 $1,000 IN one year i ex-
cessye 1t indicates prod eaty in expenditures which
IS alarming taxpayers. We have repeatedly called tile
attention OF the City Council 10 the inevitable effects OF
such increase, but the Democratic members or the
Common Council appear TO have been acuated ly one
desire, to increase the appropriations In every depart
mcnt where labor was 10 be employ ed. and thus secure
greater patronage for distribution among the Democratic
The Democratic bosses make 40 secret OF their
motives and the right minded in both branches
have been pOwerless to prevent this gross abuse OF
power.
The article concludes hy calling upon the Mayor TO
veto the appropriation Oil which was finally agreed
upon Monday by both branches OF the City Council,
after long deadlock
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4 GIRLS ATTEuPT TO SEE THE W0RLD
TRYING IT IN BOYS CLOTHING-A SPLENDID
TINE "-sAusFACTION OF HER PARENTS.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

NEw-HAyEN, Conn, April 29.-AIiss Evelyn
Hooy, the daughter Of +. L. ioey Grand-st harness
maker created such CONSERVATION amongh friends
by running away last saturday dressed boy, and who
was arrested that night in Palmer, Mass was brought
home this morning 10y her father, she says that she
committed the strange breach Of conduct because she
wanted 10 60 TO Boston and to the world and she
thought he could do in male attire hctter than in
e costume. But she would never undertake II again.
She is handsome brunette ana is nineteen years Old
Miss Hocy says that home life quiet and stupid
that She long ago conceived the notion OF taking the trip
~hc had splendid lime aud her adycntWeTs are the
delight and wonder OF her girl friends to-day she was
no. detected till she rot the Boston Express train from
Eplu.fcld man discovered Eer and told the cOnduc-
tor that that she r. Miss HOey don'es hatt here
was a man mixed mp IN the AFFAIR. Her parents regard 1t
as IatGcr br -ht sdr. The family is well known and
respected i'll this city.
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HE4VY SUIT ABOUT STEEL PATENTS.
4. s. HEWITT AND EDWARD COOPER ASK DAM
AGES FROM A CLEVELAND COMPANY.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO TUE TmBUSE.l

CLEVELAND o., April 29.-COngressman
Abram 5. Hewitt and his brohcr-in-laT, Edward
Cooper, OF NcwYorL, TO day began suit I'm the United
States Circuit Court here against the Cleveland lRong
Mil Company Tor 100000 damages for alleged infringe
ment OF patents. The petition asserts that Emilio and
Pierre Martin the Inventors of process OF convert
Ing cast iron into steel They residents OF France,
hut patent issued I'm this country I'm December,
1867 Owing 10 technical error new issue was
granted in August, 1868. In May, 1870, Hewitt N
Cooper bought crrc's interest In July, 1S7l Emilio
died and his heir secured the Iponmeht OF Hewitt as
administrator ana lac appears In tins sut III tnat ca
paGty The petition asserts that the Cleveland Rolling
Min Company used the process and repeatedly refused
10 nav ROYALTY. The attorneys for the plautns are
srawbridgc & Taylor, OF Philadephia aud Lloyd TAFT
o Cincinnati
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LEGISLATION IN THE ASSEMBLY.
THE BUREAU OF ELECTIONS BILL-REPoRr ON TIE
ITICA INSANE ASYLUM.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I

UTICA INSANE ASYLUM.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
ALBANY, April 29.-Mr. RooseNelt's bill
abolishing the present Bureau Of Elections OF NewiorK
and creating with chiefs OF opposite poti-
cal opinions ordered 10 third reading by the AS
semby today, by vote OF Il to "a. Messrs Binder,
Dayton, Haggerty, Murphy, Murray, Hsggcrty, Oliver
ROsenthal smith and Van Cot of the NewYOrk delesa-
tOn voted against tn motion TO order the bill to thru
reading, which was made by Mr. Roosevelt
Senator Plunkctt's bill increasing the number OF
Civil District Coars in New-1orR was
passed by the Assembly at its afternoon session.
Messrs Haggery Howe and Roosevelt opposed the Dli
and was fnvorcd by Mr. Van CJtt and Mr. Oliver The
Assembly was informed that there was
no demand in New-York for an additional civil court
but IT nevertheless passed the bill by large mdorty
The Special Committee Of the Assembly that has been in
vestgating the Utica Insane Asylum will submit their re-
port tomorrow The report is one. The COM
mtee decline however express any opinion regard
ing the recent death OF Evan ID. Hughes in tine asylum
since this is now the subject of judicial investigation
But the committee unanimously Of the opinion that
in the OF the physicians several cases have oc
cured where "patents have been treated with great
rOuGhncss sometimes with cruelty and brutality The
testimony OF injuries TO patients was confirmed in
several cases. These mentioned. There was
testimony that Erwin Slassan patient who tired to es-
cruelty treated, although ne made 10 RESIST
ance. The committee 4" that the entire unaIlmly
with which all the attendants I'm the institution deny the
O. such assaults show wantOn disregard of the
treat patients "with reckless and wsn'On ron -hncS5
and at times with cru ty that is simply outrageous"
Mr.. Gilberts bill in relation to obscene lubncdlons
amended and made more stringent. Mr. Murphy
moved 10 strike ont the prohibition upon the publication
ply to papers like the NewYork dailies Ihe bill was
ordered to third reading
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GENERAL EApEAUs CHARGES.
GEuCESCE Al THE STATE DEPARTfENr-AN ~
NTsIIGAIGON IALkED OF.

NTsIIGATGON TALkED OF.
IHY IELtGRApH 10 THL TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The letter from General
Badeau published in TIE TEIBU ~ tins morning
attracted much attention here Al IL, state De-
partment no information could be obtained with
regard toit in lie absence of Mr. Irclinghuysen
everybody seemed 70 be more reticeut if possible,
than usual. 1t waS learned, however, rom one OK
the officials that the Department was not prepared
to answer the charges made by General Badcau at
present. "It would be highly improper remarked
one incIpicn; diplomat, to answer the letter by
driblets. Ii it should be decided later on,' he
added automatically, Ito reply TO it, II viii be in
an exhaustive and satisfactory manner From
what this official said, it was clear that the De-
partnIent thought it had good case and expected
to Yefute TIE charges preferred by the late consul
at Havana as soon as Secretary trelingAuysea
returned.
Members of the Foreign Relations Committee Of
both Houses knew nothing about the matter. Ihcy
were singularly unanimous, however, IN declaring
that the charges called for an invest CATION. Ille
Democrats of the House as might be expected,
were eager for course which would add another TO
the many Investigating committees already APP
pointed b. them. The Republicans OF the senate
were more conservative IN the expression OF views,
aud apparently inclined to await the acton OF tho
State Department before proceeding to al inYesu-
uut
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RETENUE REFORMERS ORGANIZED.
A LARGE MEETING IN BOSTON-oPPosED TO RE-
MOVING TAXts FROM wHIsKEY AND TOBACCO.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuNE.l

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
BosToN, April 29.-About 300 gentlemen
prominent in business political aud social circles OF Bos-
ton and its vicinity. met at Youncs Hotel this afternoon
TO consider prevent the accumulation OF an
unnecessarily large surplus and to discuss the
tariff and its relations TO the business interests OF tne
country Both political parties we're represented. and
there entire absence of any partisan spirit III 'he
meeting. II was soon made manifest, although
not in formal way, that the major
ity present were theoretically free traders
but were opposed to any attempt to force that
svsc upon the country before the proper time Charles
Francis Adams r called the meeting to order Henry
L. Pierce was chosen temporary chairman and josiah
Quincy temporary secretary. Mr.. Pierce made briei
speech urging the importance OF reduction Of the reNe-
nue. and styled the last tariff bill deuson and snare
lie was opposed 10 loading down the treasury when IL
was necessary. The business men of New-England
realized that not advisable to trust entirely to Con
grcssmen to start the necessary reform.
constitution adop.e1. 1t declares that the pres
enormous surplus IS demOralizing ana dam
gerOus, and should bo cut down 10y removing lhc Du
OF taxation from the necessarics OF He ana not IoH
whskcy and tobacco. II declares also that tue policy o
taxing imports not for revenue but for the purpose "
Obstrcng trade is unsound, and that decisive ac0n
looking TO IT. ultimate abandonment should no longer De
deferred The second clause in the constitution was oD
iected to and endeavOr was made to amend Dut no
report of the committee was finally adoped ~
were made by number OF gentlemen III advocacy oI @ tno
objects of the league. c0ngratulstoiy telegram was
received from Speaker Carlisle, Mr. Morrison ana ohei
frce-tIaders. , ,.-,
Francis Adams III vcepfesidents' Charles H. Gol1nhn'
Henry L. Pierce LeVerett SastOnsall, William Endlcoti,
jr., Henry f. Kddor A. j. Martin MayGr OF B9sloill.
Charles Theodore Russell, JOhR VI. Forbes, cX-MayOr
j. O Prince, Julius H. seelye and others; treasurer
Henry Lee; secretary, Josiah Quincy Executive Joui-
Moores L. W. Dcnnison James Means, Charles r. R1y-
mond, Walter s. Swami, Harvey n. shepard, William
Shines James B. Richardson, Charles A. lihcc, 'HdIo9
ii. lay lJr, Ii. NJ GlilHpS, james g bIiuicIl
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rhe bill was then ordered to a third reading.
CONSIDERING MR.. THoMPsoN's CASE.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE TRYING TO AGRIE UPON
A REFOKT-POLLTICAL MANGuNEING.

REPORT-POLITICAL MANGUVEING.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBCNEl
ALBANY, April 29.-The Senate Committee on
Cities was session several hours toght making up the
report OF its investigation into the management OF the
Pubic Works Department. Commissioner Thompson has
several agents here endeavorng influence tie commit
tees action and a good deal of interest has
been awakened in the probable result. Police
Justice Ford Supervisor COstlgan, John keenan, and
Others including two Republicans have been here
IN Thompson's behalf There will PROBABLY he two re
ports from the committee Senator Day, whose political
relations with Mr. Thompson very close, and Senator
Tnacher, who represents Dan Manning and The Albany
Democratic machine. expected TO bring in report
exonerating Mr.. Thompson. II is reported here
that the good relations existing at the last election
between Thompson and Kelly have been cemented
and Senator Cullen in cogntion Of the fact Will sign the
Daly -Thacher report. Whether not the Republican
members will act together appears 10 Dc matter Of
doubt.
At the prdvious meeting Of the committee
exJrdgc Tracy and Mr.. Whitridgo the counsel, were
present. General Tracy told the committee that in bis
opinion there was the slightest doubt that Mr. Thomp-
col had been guilty Of gross violation of law and lie said
n he were DstricAttorney OF NewYork he would prose
Commissioner and guarantee his conviction. This
opinion coming from Oithe high professional stand
Ing OF Judge Tracy seemed TO trouble ine DGmocfuc
Wa;hing report should be brought ~ IL is % h0' I'M M
vestigae the department Senators Gibbs and
lausng thoroughly convinced that the cVi-
dence warrants strong report but whether or not they
Will be able 10 influence Senators D9sgett and Mccarthy
VINO have paid little attention 10 Jhe Work OF the COM
nIttec remains TO be
DECIDING TO DELAY THE REPORT
At halfpast twelve the committee adjourned without
reaching conclusion Senators Dagget and Mccarthy
askcd for further delay in order that they might
time to read the testimony. Senator Gibbs said that
the time granted the committee in which to make
q report had expired a week ago. and he wanted
report made NJ once especially as the presence
here OF powerful lobby might subject the committee 20
adverse criticism II II delayed further It's report But
Senators Daggett and ahy voted with the Democrats
for delay During the session OF the committee members
OF the lobby hung on the outside and constantly
sending ia notes TO members and receiving replies
reported here that contractors IN the Public Works
parnent nave raised large sum OF money to influence
the committees report
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BEATEN AyD R0HBED ~ VEST STREEE
Az ATTACK ON BELGIAN THAT MAY FROvr
FATAL.

FATAL.
A man was found lyinginscEsible on the side
walk in front of No. 800 West-s halfpast O'Clock
last night with his head resting IN q pool OF blood,
and he was taken 10 Fl. Nincents Hospital
where it was found that he had been cut the head.
He WAS restored TO consciousnes and said that his name
was Joseph sterx In Wct-st he had been attacked by
hiehwaymon. who struck lin with brass knuckles and
on his resisting fcled him with club While unconscious
they robbed him Of all the money he had, about $3.50
Sterx IS Belgian age flfty-six shoemaker He came
from his native country several years ago and went 10
Ncw-Orea where he worked AT is trade He saved mp
Il snug money which some months ago he sent To
his wife IN Belgium and about six weeks he took
passage in the steamer Mtscles from NeH-Orleans 10
lfayTc. When seven days out the cargo of
cotton in the steamers mold caught fire of
the Bermudss and the passengers were
taken of by the steamer OrOuoko and arrived IN
This city on Saturday. ~tcrX said that while walking
through Wesst as night he discovered that he be
Ing followed by mcn II received blow on the head
from behind, and was stunned. His condition is oIit-
icu1
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nEronr or mn -rrlN c0MMLssLoM

RECOMMENDING THAI IHL FIRST WIFE BIZ GIVEN
RIGHT OF DOVER.
WAsIuyGroN, April 29.-The report of the
Utah Commission was made TO the Secretary
Of the Interior to-day. The commissioners recommend
the passage OF law giving the hFst' OF IeSh wife,
a ripnt Of dover, at common law,
or some other equivalent interest IN the real
estate of her husband They also suggest that
60 facilitate the execution Of the punitive provisions
of tbe law the Department Of Justice shold be furnished
with mnd to be- specially applied Ia that
purpose and that Justices OF the Peace IN
ttah are nearly all MOmons would be
wise 10 confer concurrent civil and criminal iuris-
dlciion upon United stateS 'on.ml,sioier.:
They also say: "Wo would slgSct tho
d.sfabihty of considering q Ia" for the
aupoint,icut by the Governor district judges Of
certain territorial and county officers WhJ are no"
elective
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A CHECK TO PROHIBITION.

TIE REV. Mr.. oLIN's AMENDMENT DEFEATED IN
THE ASSEMBLY.
IFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNR.l
ALBANY, April 29.-The Prohibitory Amend
ment is unfortunate. Introduced by the Rev. W. H. Oln
early in January ii was not until March that he deemed
prudent 70 have vote taken. In the meantime he had
made careful OF the Assembly; learning the
views OF the members on the amendment. He thought
se had obtained the requisite 65 votes necessary TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-30
SH0r DFAD RY REEGLIRE.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 29.-Last night
three unknown entered the house OF Jach" Woods
farmer in this county Mr.. Woods made an eiort to
drive the robbers ont, and snot and seriously
wounded. Ills son Albert was shot dead. Miss Mary
Woods ran with pistol and shot Ht N robbers, VINO
fed. supposed that OF them shot hy Miss
Woods ~ blood was seen the yard th, morning.
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4 MURDERED MANS BoDY IN 4 STUMP
IBY TELEGRAPH t. TIE TR1Buyg.I

by TELEGEAPn 10 TdE TRlBTNE.I
EASTMAN, Ca, April 29.-In the southern part
Of this county. while party OF farmers were hunting
for lost hogs, they found them surrounding a
stump inside OF which was found the body OF man,
whom they recognized Edward Curry who had mys-
te1iou,y disappeared February %. George Fuller and
Henry Roberts were arrested and confessed that on that
day they played cards with Curry for hs money Failing
t. win IT, they killed him and put him head foremost into
the hollow stump aud setting fire TO ii let him burn up.
Threats OF lynching are rife.
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CoyUENrIOY or COLORED MEN.

PITTsBURG, April 29.-The Interstate Con-
ference OF colorcd men assembled in Municipal Han this
morning, sevcny-yc delegates being present The con-
ycnon was called to order 10y tine Rev c. :. Smith, Of
Bloomfield Ill., who stated the objects Of tho conference.
Robert D. Ackson, OF Pittsburg, elected temporary
chairman Frederick Douglass nominated for tempo
ray chairman, bat the convention approved he homht-
tiuu of Jackson. LLOYD e. Wheeler, OF Chicago was
elected permanent president. An Oher to substitute tue
name OF frederick Douglass was voted down.
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4 rBE.1RIcAL COMPANY orr or FUNDS

CHICAGO, April 29.-Rose Eytinge, who has
been playing here in \ winters Tale" supported by
her company l. reported to have left the city, hay
ing cancelled her engagement at Detroit, where she
10 play this week. Tie members the company, who
have been LETT behind claim that the management Is
largely in arrears to them. II is supposed that the
biuaton will necess iIily disband.
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AL4RGE IRoN FLRM REoRG ANLZED.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 29.-An adjourned
meeting OF Ae stockholders and creditors Of the iron
manufacturing arm OF Brown Bonnell a Go. WAS held
bce Tins afternoon. The attendance was large. about
SloCcO00 u Tie l,25O.OOO indebtedness Dcns repre-
s.utes An ad nent Of al. the dnlcuines under which
hc receiver was appointed in February, lSs3. con-
su.mated. II was agreed to orsaglle new company.
cled tie Brown. Bjnucll Iron Company with capital
stock Of II 100000 for the purpose Of purchasing and
oupratns IL, rolling mills furnaces and coal banks 4
Brown Bouuo x Co. The board OF attorneys appointed
o carry tle settlement into execution l. composed Of
James WcslcIntn, sharon, PENN Henry Todd aud [.
H. une, OF lCungstOwn G. G. Baldwin, Of Cleveland and
William Nc, rcery PittsbuTg The extensive rolling
mills. aud coal bank- OF the company under
the management O Receiver Brown, OF Cleveland, nave
only been operated part OF the tine, but have been
pIuntdbo.
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Az INSANE WOMAY KILLED.

PuTs9URG, April 29.-l.ast night, while tenn
pordry insane the wife Of Robert b. Carnahan, Of this
city, cluded her watcher and escaped from her home.
While wandering aimessy about In the darkness She
stepped over the ed SO o. a rocky Ju almost 100 feet
hign overlooking tar Allegheny River Brilliant
station ami was dashed TO deaf b below.
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NASHVILLE Tenn, April 29-Ihere was
largo attendance at Charles Reades sale or thorough
brcds at the Fairyiew stud farm in Gal"tn' to-day.
The Dwycr brothers, b. G. Brace and ; d. Bruce were
among those present. The bay colt ioaled March 20,
1883 by Longicliow, dam Bradamante and TIE bay MI
fo,led Nav - lNS3 10y Longcliow, dam Bicund 0
snd first br former 500 and the latter for ~ 800.
They were bought by \ D. Bruce, OF w. Y0r, probably
for Samuel Brown, Oi Pltt,bgrg
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BURNING PENNSYLVANIA FORESTS.

EAsTON, Penn, April 29.-Forest fires are to-
day raging the Blue Mountains and in the woods at
Lehigh Gap Penn Haven, Rockport and back OF South
Bethlehem and vast amount OF timber Is being de-
sOyed. The fires being fought by farmers and rail-
readers. The afr here filed with smoke and was so
thick along the railroads in the valley last night that
engineers had much difficulty in running their trains,
white lights appearing red and being mistaken Tor dan
cir Ole
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RrSLNEss FALLrRE N OHIO.

CINcIN.lTI, April 29.--A dispatch to The
Commercial Ga-ee from Fostora. .Oiosays "n,ense ex-
ccment has been created by the as-n ncnt of j. l..
Kcnomcr prominent business man ana heavy real es-
tate owner lie had borrowed money largely, m'lt &
the savings OF many poor people. His j bhtlr ar be
tween 100000 and $4,000; asset. Lo Acrt thaI so,
600. John A. Bradner 10 dSsghCc'
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NEW STEAMBOAT COMPANY FOR CAYUGA LAKE.
NY TELEGRAPH 10 NE TRLBuNE.l

ITHACA. April 29.-Thc fleet Of four steam
boats, Flontenac Wilcox -heldrake and Tno, beongi
TO the estate ~ Commodore Wilcox which have boen
navigating Cayuga Lake for number Of years has Just
been purchased by a stock company. The company is to
De known as the Cayuga Lake Navigation Company and
is composed Of number OF prominent business men OF
this place. The Huer' will M once begin improve
eut on the steamboats, This sale Is regarded rs highly
favorable 10 the business interests OF Ithaca.