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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

Not long ago gentleman who rurhs.
prided himself on q very fine stud Of
hunters, found that the horses did not am.
pear properly refreshed by their nightly
rest. One OF the grooms, On being desired
to keep strict watch, discovered that a
tame monkey, belonging TO the house. was
accustomed 20 ride on the horses backs
almost all night, preventing them from
taking sufficient rest.
His master, on discovering his penchant
for riding, and being ayerse 20 killing the
monkey on account OF MS horsemanshiD.
succeeded ia curing him effectuaIly of his
love of horses. The next time that the
hounds met he had the monkey put into
a full hunting suit, and secured by strap
to the saddle OF his most spirited hunter
and took him away 70 the meet. When the
fox was found the horse pricked up his
ears at the well-known sound, and started
of at once. The chase happened to be a
particularly long and severe one, the
monkey, of course, from his light weight
being far ahead of the legitimate hunts
men.
A countryman who was coming from
the direction the fox had taken, was in
terrogated by some of the sportsmen who
had been thrown out as to the position OF
the hunt, and told them that the fox was
looking tired, but that none of the hunts
men were near, except "a little gentleman
in yellow jacket who took leaps beauti-
fully. Sure enough, Master Jacko was in
at the death, but did not by any means up-
spreciate the honor. After the fox had
been killed there was a long ride home
again, by the end of which time the
monkey seemed thoroughly wearied out.
After this experience, he was never known
to mount a horse AGAIN.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
On His Hands.


On last Saturd ay our town was treated
to tue novelty OF seeing boy walking ON
his hands and curious crowd gathered
around him. He was rather reticent in re-
gard to his affection, but conversed freely
upon other topics. He was born without
legs and walks on his hands from necessi.
ty. His body and arms are perfect i'm
shape, though the latter are larger than
usual for his years. His hands extended
below the extremities Of his body and with
them he can keep pace with an ordinary
walker. He was three or four years old
fore he could walk at all, but he is now
about fifteen and seems to move along as
easily as il he were walking on legs. He
can play on the violin and do other little
:hings which do not require him to move.
His name is John Miller and bis home il
near Reeves Station in this county.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

A Little Dogs Part In ProfAne History
Why "By Jimmy II Swearing

A Little Dogs Part in ProfAne History
Why '.By Jimmy IL swearing"
Tst. Louis Post Dispatch.l
The courtiers Of Louis TX. were wont to
indulge in swearing to an extent that was
both painful and distressing to the good
King, their master, although the penalty
prescribed in the statute book for the Of
Tense was no less than branding the tongue
with a red hot iron for every commission
OF it, The oaths most offensive to the
sanity monarch were the ''cordieus," the
''tetedieus," the "paradieus," ETC., which
still survive in Moliere and Rabelais. AT
this time there was at the palace, belonging
TO one of the ladies of the courtaa little pet
dog named "Bleu." To ehde the harsh
sentence of the law, which might deprive
them forever OF the power Of indulging in
their favorite pastime, the courtiers deter
mined TO substitute for 'dieu" the name of
the dog. So ''cordieu" became "corbleu,"
''tetedieu" "tetebleu," ETC., and the appar-
emily meaningless words are preserved to
the present day "Sacredieu" became
''sacrebleau,r and was finally contracted to
"sacre." This last is the most common of
French oaths nowadays, except "mon
to swear by the all the gods indiscrim-
inately, although it was customary for
each one to have his favorite OATH Castor
and Pollux were the favorites among the
demi gods to swear by, and when people
said by Gemini, they ment to swear by
Castor and Pollux the twins. This oath
has come down to US, even to the present
day, when the expression "By Jimmy!" is
frequently heard. 1.-The deuce!" is very
ancient oath, indeed, as will appear from
the derivation to which it is referred-the
Latin Deus-God. Nowadays it is con-
sidered mild oath to say "the deuce" 1t
is curious thing that deuce is generally
supposed TO mean the "devil." So people
say, ''go to the deucew The origin of the
phrase "by jingo" is traced to the word
Jincoa-the baser name for God.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

In Senator Bayard's interview with
President-elect Cleveland, il is said the
latter talked very freely concerning the
policy Of his administration. He said
enough t. euable the Senator to state
that il il probable that the President viii
carry out such Southern policy as is
advocated by men like Wade Hampton.
General Gordon and Gov Colquitt. A
policy which shall be advocated by such
msn VIII certainly be satisfactory TO
Southern politicians. Two of the men
named we're generals in the rebel army
and are Bourbons of the ultra STYLE.
senator Bayard made speech about the
time the war began. IN which he express
ed sentiments 81 strongly in secession
synnpathies that the Democrats in later
years were afraid e. nominate him for the
Presidency. although very anxious to do
80 lie Is rahid IN his anti-national views
~ such an extent that when Congress
voSed an appropriation year OF so ago in
behalf of Kansas sufferers he opposed the
provision of the blll which directed the
expenditure of sbe money BY federal
ots3cers. on the ground that Il would -
an invasipn q the prerngstives of the
Stafe. He - The first man whom Gov.
Cleveland he's taken 10 his councils and
talked freely with On tue subject of the
policy Il bis administration. VERIFY We
ars giving to have-a change
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
+" sweating Coins.
Iomaha Beel

Gold coins are In local circulation. which
although not couaterfeis, are equally 70 be
repudiated BY all to whom presented.
Their spurious nature consists in the fact
that they have been deprecated by cov-
rosiee acids, aud although gsd. with a
clear. genuine ring, each and every one Of
such coins has lest from twenty TO thirty
per cent. Of their value. aud can not be
eashsd as the banks for their face. AS Tar
as known. this deprecated currency il in
i've dollar pieces. They can be easily de-
sectesi upon close observation. being lighter
than the standard and more smooth over
ths snrface the sctson Of The acfds havinc
cut down he sharply deanea enabessiug u
both ssamc and milling. One u these
eoins was presented ysstervsAy At sse Msr-
chants Nss5cnsi Bank. Thin speamru hed
loss exactly ca~ <s<l~s - ~ su<f<uapuom
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
Radiant Home
BURNER
1884.

As manufacturers OF Base-BurniRg Stoves ex-
clasiyely, the makers Of the Radiant H0ME have
been before the public for over seFenteen yssrs.
There can De bat few persons In this country who
are not familiar with the high reputation gained
by the RADIANT HozfE ST0vRs-a reputation not
of hot-hOuse growth, forced By artificial means.
deeaying rapidly as it appears. but steady,
vigorous growth. built up On the only true basis.
viz: that Of genuine merit. 1t has been their
aim and constant study 10 80 improve and
perfect the RADIANT HonE srovEs. that they
should deserselly rank highest In the mar
ket With THIS aim constantly in view. as each
years experience indicated something wherein
they could improve the working qualities. In
crease the heating capacity or render more attrac-
tive IN ornamentation. they have spared no pains
expense 10 accomplish this object As eyi-
denee that success has attended their efforts they
point 20 the ever increasing popularity Of the
RADIANT HONE STOVES. Their intrinsic merit
has proved their best agent and advertiser
In the 1884 pattern they have made some changes
which they think very desirable and materially
improved. The changes consist of an entirely
new and larger fre pot and CRATE which adds
largely to the heating capacity. without increased
consumption of fuel. The ash pit is made deeper
taking larger ash-pan. The urn is altogether
new, made of spun brass. nickel plated and beau
tiful in design. greatly aiding to the general at
tractive appearance. They confidently claim. as
heretofore, that the RADIANT HoAm STOVES. in
quality and smoothDess of casting; through fitting
and mounting. and as powerful heaters, not only
have no superiors. but they stand unrivalled.
For Sale by
RICHARD BROS
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

The need of convenient methods of es-
cape for persons employed or living in
the uprer stories of business blocks was
proved again last evening by the terrible
fate OF the three girls who perished in
the fiames at Detroit There are owners
OF buildings in this city who should
heed the warning.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
How to Feed Cheap.

If the lawyers, doctors. clerks and business
men who walk or drive mile home to dinner
every day, or the mechanics and laborers who eat
a cold dinner on the bench in the shops and fac
Maple Syrup for 10 cents Tea or Coffee for cents
Pork and Beans for 10 cents, Pie and Cake for 3
cents, in fact first class lunch for little money
they would discontinue their long walks and
drives or cold dinners, and call at the Novelty
Lunch Room 2S Pearl street. about noon or in
fact any time in the day, and satisfy their appess
tites.
G. w. JOCOY. Prop
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
scotland's Emblematic Thistle.
rCrIckat I'm tba Hsorth

One time the Danes invaded Scotland,
anu they prepared to make night attack
on sleeping garrison. SO they crept along
footed as still as possible, until they
were almost ON the spot. Just at that mo-
ment barefooted soldier stepped ON a
great thistle, and the hurt made him utter
"A sharp, shrill cry of pain. The sound
Gwoke the sleepers, and each man sprapg
20 his arms. They fought with great brav-
sry, and the invaders were driven back
with much loss.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

The cables have been so busy with
Gordon, FL Mahdi and the French in
China lately that the American public
has been left for some time without the
narrowing reports of the Nihilistics plots.
But the want is now filed. Yesterday
dispatches brought accounts of arrests on
large scale, spies skulking about st.
Petersburg, Nihilistic conspirators and
the expulsion OF Jews.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

TIE newspapers of Detroit are nova
days establishing their claims to high
moral character by betting with each
other and playing general game Of bluff
and brag
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

THAT very Industrious body OF great
men, the House Of Representatives, work
ed until after I'D O'Clock last night. They
viii take until Monday, however, to rest
out
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

THOMAS +. BAYARD denies that he has
been offered a place in Cleveland's Cabi-
net, but he smiles SO complacently when
he says it that everybody knows he is
merely using political license.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

TIE extradition case of Edmund Yard
will give Governor Cleveland little ex-
ercise in brushing up on international
law before assuming the Presidential
seat, where Senator Bayard says inter-
national questions viii assume greatest
importance.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

JosEPH CHEsrERFIELD MAcKIN was
present to make his politest bow be-
tore the United States District Court at
Chicago yesterday. He will renew his
bow next Tuesday, when he will be called
upon to apologize for little breach of eti-
quette in abstracting ballots from GER
tain Republican box.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

THE city water used in Philadelphia
inst now is said 10 be SO filed with dirt
that man who drinks ii is liable TO have
h. pay taxes OH town lot.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

UsLEss the evidence for the prosecu-
hon ia the Millarl ease IS very kangaroo
hike the prisoner need have no fear for
the result.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

Bancroft, the historian, hopes to finish his
history writing this winter. He is then GO
ing to play for the remainder of his life. He
is now "a.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

HENRY WArTERsoN announces that the
South sets up no sectional claim in re-
gard 10 cabinet positions under the
Cleveland administration, but intimates
that they would like to get chance at
the Department Of Justice and the Post
Office Watterson thinks the latter de-
partment has never dealt very literally
with the South. There is no danger but
that Dixie" viii be heard from at great
er length when the time comes for cabi.
ef-makin1.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13

THERE is no good reason why in every
instance treaties should be considered in
. secret session. The treaty with Spain,
at present under consideration, interests
large classes Of people, and these people
have n right to demand, as they do, an
opportunity at least to hear ii discussed.
Ifany particular feature requires secrecy
on account of foreign relations an execu-
tive session is proper, but the general
argument should be open to the public.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-13
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, 1884-02-09
Coyotes After Calves.

j. X. Brown, who has lately been
inspecting cattle along the Kansas Pa
cifc, tells a Denver News reporter
that the coyotes have of late become
very bold, being driven to it by hunger.
The gentleman saw large droyes of
them roaming about the prairies.
While out a few miles from the rail
road on Friday, being on horseback,
he witnessed a very exciting race be-
tween two coyotes and an antelope.
he kept pretty we'll in sight Of the trio,
the coyotes holding their own with the
antelope, but were unable to oVertake
1t. The antelope approached a wire
fence, and for some reason did not
jump 1t, but making a sharp turn
started in a diagonal course. This
brought the coyotes considerably nearer
and seemingly encouraged they gained
rapidly on the antelope, finally overtak-
ing it. One fastened itself on the
hamstring and the other set its teeth
firmly in the shoulder, and soon sue
ceeded in bringing the antelope down.
While returning from the scene of this
race Mr.. Brown saw a pair of coyotes
attack a calf that became separated
from the herd, and before he could get
TO them they had succeeded in killing
it. AS soon as the horse and rider had
gone a short distance the coyotes re.
turned and began devouring the calf.
Mr.. Brown said the wolves and
mountain lions were playing sad havoc
among young cattle that are not close.
ly guarded. Several instances were re-.
lated where lions had strayed dowr
from the mountains, being driven int
the valleys by hunger. He says thai
during the past two months he hat
seen large numbers of skeletons of cat
tie that had been killed by the Zero
cious brutes.
, 1884-02-09

Sheriff ~Sharpless returned yesterday
from Joliet, ILL.,, whittier he went with
Cornish, under sentence of imprison-
ment of life, for the murder Of Mrs.
Corliss. He made no attempt to des-
troy his own life, as he desired TO dc
before starting !but was very much dis
pirited on reaching his long home. He
told the sheriff a different story in re-
gard to the murder than he has told
heretofore. He stated that Espenhide,
who came from Minnesota With him,
but whom he had not seen for a long
time, vas met by him on the day when
when the murder was committed, com
ing up the road that3led down to the
Corlias house and In sight of the same.
They had a very cordial meeting, and
after that Cornish said to him:
What were you doing down at that
house?"
"Oh, L was down there getting g
drink" replied Espenhide.
THAT'S just what 1 want" said Cor
nish, land 1 believe Ill go down ant
get a drink too"
"No, don't 60" he replied. 81 hat
some trouble with that woman dowr
there, and 1 don't know but she il
dead"
This story is 30 utterly at variance
and conflicting with those he told hereto
fore, both at the time of the trial anC
since, that there can be no doubt in thu
mind of any reasonable man of hi
puilt.
, 1884-02-09

They, that is, a Joint stock company
soon to be formed, propose erect
ing u new four story hotel and
other buildings in proportion, on the
corner ~diagonally across from the Inter-
Ocean, and also to erect other buildings
Of magnificent dimensions on the cor
ner where the livery stable OF. ]. C. Alb
ney now stands, and operations in that
direction will commence early in the
spring If the negotiations in pro-
gress result as now anticipated, This
company will be composed of some of
our heaviest monied men and
will have plenty of capital.
, 1884-02-09

Mr.. John Peck, lately employed as a
copyistIat the county clerks office, has
left for a situation elsewhere.
Judge Bergman has adorned his
Office with several elegant and beauti-
full pictures, which add materially to
the appearance of the room.
The crank Tatro, has made the jail,
sherif's residence and the court house
hideous for the past three nights by his
%unearthly shrieks and yells.
The interior of the jail is in the best
possible condition, and the prisoners
present a very respectable appearance.
Judge Sener will not accompany the
legislative excursion. As Judge Blair
is away, he does not know but that he
may be called upon at any moment to
the Second district to attend to some
legal matters there, or here at home.
1t is always business before pleasure
with the judge. .r.
The county commissioners held al
informal meeting yesterday and pro-
ceeded to the county hospital and in.
spected that institution through all OF
its departments. They were highly
pleased with the condition of the
same.
Miss Helen M. Patterson, who has
for several weeks been engaged as q
copyist at the county clerks office, will
to-day resign her position which she has
held so acceptably. 1t must not be in.
ferred from this, however, that she is go
ing-away.
AS soon as the bill authorizing the
clerk of court to appoint a deputy, -.
K" expects to be interviewed "early
and often" by candidates for that pc,
sition.
, 1884-02-09

The following real estate transactions
were recorded at the county clerks
office yesterday:
Warranty deed, Charles F. Miller to
Marshall E. Johnson, lots No. 8 and 4,
in block No. 349, in the city of Chey-
enne. according to the surveyed and
recorded plat thereof; consideration,
500
Warranty deed, Marshall E. John
son to the Cheyenne Gas Light COM
pany, lots No. 1, 2, 3 and 4, in block
No. $40, also lot No. 8, in block No.
1884, in the city of Cheyenne, according
to the surveyed and recorded plat
thereof; consideration, $50 shares of
stock.
Warranty deed, Cheyenne Gas
Light company to Marshall E. John
son, lot No. 8, in block No. 1874, in the
city of Cheyenne, according to the sur
veyed and recorded plat thereof; con
siderstion, 500.