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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24
LOST BY A "T.n
How a Leadvillian Lost q Fortune
by the Omission of a Single Letter.

How q Leadvillian Lost q Fortune
by the Omission of a Single Letter.
Speaking of the influence that small
things exert on the affairs of life, and
sometimes what stupendous results de
pend on things that are in themselves 80
small as to be almost unworthy Of no
tice, gentleman said 10 a Leadville
Democrat reporter:
ut would hardly be supposed that
single letter I, or for that matter any
other letter in the alphabet, could have
the effect of changing the whole course
of mans life, and possibly causing an
effect that would last through eternity"
The scribe agreed that it did not look
as if so small thing should produce 30
great an effect"
"Well, it did 10 my case," said the
gentleman. "rll tell you the circum-
stances: Some twenty years ago, when
was younger than / am now, was in
Baltimore, Nd, and was in correspon-
dence With gentleman in Michigan. In
reference to the purchase of d large saw
mill and an extensive tract of heavily
timbered land. We bad abou. agreed as
to terms made arrangements to meet
him in Saginaw and perfect the trade,
and sent him telegram saying, 4 will
meet you there ] Immediately started
on my journey to Saginaw, and when /
arrived there found that the gen1pma
whom had gone to see had started the
same day did, for Baltimore On
reaching that city he found that | had
gone west, but no one knew whittier, so
be returned home. In the meantime, l
had started on my return trip from Sa-
giaaw to Baltimore to meet him there
When he got home he found another
purchaser for the property, to whom be
sold it and received the money for it,
Tue purchaser has since, out Of that very
property, become one OF The weslthiest
men in the Northwest, while am poor.
The whole trouble resulted in the mes.
sage being transmitted: i will meet you
here He had acted in accordance with
it as he received it, and as l had sent 1t,
and thus you see that the omission of
the letter IT, kept me from making for.
tune and changed the whole course OF
my existence. am now struggling for
living in Leadville, when. il It, bad not
been for that unfortunate It., would in
all probability to-day be millionaire
and living in q marble residence, proba
bly, next to that of William H. Wander
bilt. Yes" said he, as be heaved Sigh,
"tne small things Of this life are what
we wan, to watch, and the chances are
The large ones will take care OF them
selves."
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SHERIFF's SALE.
John W. Flsahmsn :
Vs.. =;
John A. Pleahman & al.

y
DY virtue Of . certain order of sale is
I'D sued from the court Of common
pleas within and tor the county Of Monroe
and State Of Ohio, in case pending In said
court between the above named parties, and
to me directed,I will offer for sale at public
auction at the east door Of the court house
on
Saturday,.th 5th day Of July. 1854,
between the hours OF 10 o'clock .. m. and
o'clock p. m.,of said day. the following de-
scribed real estate situate in Monroe county
Ohio. to wit.
The southeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter of section ,twent nine, township
four OF range Ave, containing forty acres.
Said property so ordered to be sold is ap-
praised At $l,o50, and may tell for two
thirds Of said appraisement. Terms Of sale,
cash before confirmation. $50
CHRIS. LUDR,
june3, saws. She iii n. c. O..
SrRIees & DRicss At'yss
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woaasaeId stock Market.
june % Cattle 3ia44e per pound
Sheep sa4o per pound. Hogs 4a5 pc
pound gross.
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W-Call at THE SPIRIT office for job print
ing from visiting card mp to full sheet pos.
ter. Letter heads, business card on envelopes,
statements and bill heads printed N short
notice.
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~Don's miss the Calithumpian Pa
rade, to be given by the Woedsdeld
Band July 4
Parade viii commenc, at 10 o'clock
AM
10 the afternoon handsome prize
will be given to the best dancer.
Tuere win be match game Of base
ball, and
A pacing race between the HARrs.
HoRN aud WILLIAM; horses.
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wYou can save Is per cent. BY

LB Lou can save 70 per cent. DY
leaving your orders for Monuments,
Heatlstones. etc., with j. NJ. EBERLE,
Proprietor of the Miltonsburg Marble
Works All work and material guaran-
teed as represented. Apr. 15m6.
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MRS. NJ. Q. WEST, Local Editor.
Inder to New Advertisements.
a. open from. ia LlorD's jevelry

An open front ia Llorp's jevelry
store.
The 2lst inst. was the longest day in
the year.
BuRxaEaD's cigar factory has com.
menced operations.
Miss BALL, Of Sarshsville, Is the guest
OF Miss ALICE SPRiaas.
ToMnY War, OF Elm Cove, Is visit
ing friends in this place.
Subscribe for sTHE SPIRIT, until De,
cember L, for50 cents.
Water melons from the South are for
sale In the city markets.
OIL was struck rich near Byesville,
Guernsey county, last week
Have you registered your business in
the County Recorders ofice7 7
CIV. HAHnros, Esq, left here Mon
day morning for trip to Nebsasks.
The iiue of the Monroe county Fair
is the Goth, 9Th. 2sth and 23th OF Au.
gust.
CHAs WrRrH is enlarging ana impro-
wing his tannesy Ia the aorth end ei
town.
THE SPIRIT, the hest campaign paper
In Eastern Ohio. aatil Decenber l, for
80 cents.
Rev. EeaER and family. OF Chattanoo-
pa, Ohio, visited friends in this place
last week.
II you want Road Receipts call at
TIE SPIRIT Office. or send your order to
the ef5ce. ess----
Major JoHx W. BRiDsHAw, formerly
OF Barneaville, died il Chicago on the
l4lh inst.
DR.. JoHH THcnrsox, of st. CIsirsville.
was found dead IN his bed enc morning
last week.
WAexEx Yosr Is the Architect and
Superintendent Of the Belmont County
Court House. ~
r. = c,.c,.,, .nen, las. Snndav
- -. s..oh,.r NJ NJ, KrrpER..
sp..n..:,,.
49, w.. nrsx .ni F,,,voRrH
.u...s....,.~ "a Rs.,lsvillez sna,.. las,
60. !, ,h;. r,.c.
r..p.,ua,, f,oa.,v neuocr.t;c Con.
-. -,,, !. Mia :. R.,,e.vi,le nm
49, N s...sf n,an..
mrc,,yv n opR,s re,urned home from
<,oI.rb.s I,., Tburs Law. where be has
heen attending school,
NJ R.rra left last week for Des
S.,,.. Iav. vhere he nroposes 10 en-.
Geo. IN .ome husiness
NJ. MA R,cH.rs will leave here
Tussiav morning Tor Tennessee, where
.h.-;,s.,.,;, ho. hn.hand
u, In Apxsrao.a and his sister.
w;.. N,..,r attended Commencement
..x.,o;.e. At sc,o last week.
The rece;n,s az the M. e. Church fes-
,iv.l ve,e sas CO. instead OF $1,000 as
pyblisbed in our last issue
J.cor yorerLY. Of Baresyille, this
couuty. has opened cigar factory. He
v.s;u town last Friday taking orders
MA O. MrLIER and wife, OF Co.
lum bus, are visiting Mrs. MnLER's ia
ther, Mr. W. T. Nouns, in this place.
.posters are ont for a hio time in
lwaoasf,e,d ON Ju,v I.h C,me. n Won
van. 10 have GOOD time and lots of
fanl
Mrs. LOUISA KALrEsBAcH and chill
dren. OF Paterson, New Jersey, is visit.
inc her father Mr.. M. HoEFrLER, in this
Mace.
M;ss Ann,r DaukRry came home from
s.s NJ. r..
f',|'ue "a
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Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, June 20 -Fl,ur s 25s
S 60; Wheatl +0lal o.; Corn 61a62c
Oats 3763Sc; Rye Toe
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24

The latest returns of the Illinois de-
partment of agriculture are much less
promising than those of month sgo.
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New YOrk
CIlIcage.

June 20 Flour 8 l0a6 00; Wheat
99c; Corn ,62a63c; Oats 36a43c
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24

B. q O. Il. R. Annual Fourth of
July Excursions to and from all
Stations on the Trans Ohio Divis-
ions.
On July 81 and 4.h. 1884. the B. 4 o.
R r Co will sell round "Trip excursion
tickets to and from al stations on its
Trans Ohio Divisions, at low excursion
rates; these tickets will be good return.
ing until July 7th, inclusive
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24

June 20.--Flour 8 00a6 25; Wheat
sec; Corn 54a55c: Oats SIC; Rye Csc.
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~Wtist ! & known as the

~ " Uat y hHO"H us TUG UiaUn
knot" Is running the plum and cherry
trees IN many sections of the country.--
A knot or enlargement appears on the
small limbs and twigs. AMI the vi'ality
Of the tree seems TO be unfavorably af-
fected, and in about two years most oi
the trees thus attacked are dead. 1t is
Q new enemy TO the cherry and plum
crop. Isk
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24
For Sale On Easy Terms.

will sell my house and three acres of land
on the north side of town at bargain. There
is good we'll and number of bearing fruit
trees on the premises. Call on or address
CHARLES LYNCH.
Woodsfeld, Ohio
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New York.

New YoRk, June ~ -Beeves-Dull
and lower; extremes 5 75ss 90 per cw,.,
live weight; general sales s l5a7 30 per
cwt.
Sheep-Dull: sheep declined f. per
H., and lambs 81 per c~t. Pens not
cleared Extremes 50s6 rs for sheep
and 6 CO.'S 90 for lambs.
Hogs-No sale; alive nominslIy ct
5 00a5 60 per cwt-
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Democratic National invention at
| Chicago.
The B. L o. r R. win sell round trip
tickets to Chicago, at low excursion
rates. tickets will be good going July
3 to 7th, inclusive. and will be good re.
turning until July 18th.
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Cincinnati

CINcrNsArI. june 20.-Liva hogs firm:
common and light 4 25a5 80; gacking
and butchers 5 00s5 so
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Spring&Sunner
1884.
NEW
MORRIS & ARMSTRoNG'S
THE BEST BLACK CASHMERES,
for the msnsy,to be had in the county ,5Ocasl.
AnW Ool ShOodaClOths
in the new shades, AZ inchos wide at SO cents.
PRINTS, &c. MUSLIN, 20 yards
for 81, Yard Wide.
TIE DRAP. D'ALMA'S DRESS
GOODS at ESQ, taat cannot be excelled any
where.
Our Mems CALF sHOB, in Lace, Button and
Congress, you should see. The finest variety
Of Ladies' and Chi dren's FINE SHOR5 in the
county. -
In sho ort, we have the Goods at Correct
Prices. Come and see them. may6,'s4.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24

BTo reduce my Stock of Jewslry I am
selling at very low prices.
C. &. HARLAN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-06-24
co NJ M E R CT AL
GROCERY MARKET,

ooRREcrsp WEEKLY sY ?. scHruAnvsR. u & Bso
!. zr MONDAY, June Is. 1884.
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B-Parties wanting BUGGIEs, PHA.
TONS or CARTS should call on
June3, "a. @. E. HARLAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

NEW York, Dec. 3l.-The Graphic of to.
day says: I'VE are gratified to be able to in
form our readers that the Graphic has scored
another victory over the conspirators who
have made such an unprincpled and uncalled
for attack upon it. A special dispatch from
Montreal to-day states that the application
for the appointment of an account to investi-
gate our affairs has been refused by the su.
preme court as premature. This is only the
precursor Of the fato of the application for a
receiver, which will be argued on Wednesday
next, and which we are confident will be dis
posed of in the same way"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Deceased Generals Two Wives.

New YORK, Dec. 31.-Gen. Augustus Funk
died some time ago, utleftno will. After his
death Sophia NJ. Funk, on Oct "a last, claim
ing to be his widow applied Tor letters of ad
ministration upon his estate. Before they
were issued, however, Helen $. Funk made
her appearance and protested against the
granting of letters to Sophia NJ. Funk, claim
ing that she was entitled to them as the law
full widow. The matter was argued before
Surrogate Rollins, who to-day rendered a de-
cision granting the letters of administration
to Sophia NJ. Funk, regarding her as the de-
ceased's lawful wife.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
An AIimonY DecisIon.

New York, Dec. 31,--Henry Lee sued his
wife Mary for divorce, on the ground that
the marriage was contracted by force and
fraud. Tho case was up to-day in the superior
court on q motion for alimony and counsel
fees in behalf of Mrs. Lee. Counsel in oppo-
sition to the motion argued that the court
had no power to grant almony in suit to
annul a marriage under the new code. Judge
Truax, however, granted the motion, grant
ing the court had the power irrespective OF
any provisions of the code.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
Mckay Held for Trial.

New YORK, Dec. 31.-An examination was
held to-day by a police magistrate regarding
the charge of assault and battery preferred
against Nathaniel Mckay by George T.
Stearns. Mckay is the man who some time
ago assaulted Col. Alex. Mcclure, of the
Philadelphia Times, in that city. After hear
ing the testimony, the court held Mckay for
trial in the court of special sessions, and ac-
cepted the accused's own bond for his ap-
pearance there,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
ANNAPnLIs NOTES.
NO New Year Reception nj the Executive
nIansion-Other Items.

Special Dispatch
ANNAPOLIS. Dec. 3l.--The absence Of tho
usual New Year reception at the executive
mansion this year will doubtless cause very
dull New Year at Annapolis, as this event is
usually looked upon as very brilliant occa-
sion among Callers" Former receptions at
the mansion have been the leading feature of
New Year observances in social circles, and
enjoyed by naval officers and civilians. On
these occasions Gov. Hamilton extended the
most cordial hospitality to his guests. Some
of the naval officers will hold open house
to callers tomorrow, but the indications are
that the conventional card basket will adorn
the door-knobs of goodly number.
Governor elect McLain will arrive Mt An
napolis with his family Jan. 8, the day before
his inauguration and stop at the Maryland
hotel until preparations are made for removal
into the executive mansion.
Two little children Of Mr.. Daniel NJ Dor
sey, on Main street, opposite Maryland hotel,
while playing with their Christmas tree this
morning, set fire to it and it was soon in a
blaze. Some damage was done before the
tree could be got out of the room.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
VARIOUS FIRES.
Shops OF the Kansas and Texas Railroad
Company Burneu-Other Buildings De-
stroyod by Fire.


Shops of the Kansas and Texas Railroad
Company Burneu-Other buildings De-
stroyod by Fire.
ST.. Louis, Dec. 31.--A special to the PoN-
Dispatch from Sedalia, Mo-, says tho paint and
upholstering shops of the Missouri, Kansas,
and Texas railroad hero were burned early
this morning. Several passenger and sleeping
cars in the paint shop were also consumed
The loss Is 100000; insurance unknown.
Tho fire was of incendiary origin.
Troy, N. v. Dec. 3l.--An incendiary fire
yesterday at Middlebury, VI, destroyed the
business part of the village. Loss, 100000;
insured for $11,350. The principal loser Is
III. ID. Dodge, hardware.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 3l.--A special TO the
journal from Fargo, Oak, says A fire this
morning destroyed the block corner OF
Broadway aud First avenue and three small
wooden buildings. The loss on the buildings
is 100000 insurance, $4,000, and on stock loss,
$1,000; insurance, $1,000.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 31.A special TO the
Pcdylne from Brookhaven, Miss, says: The
conrt house at this place was destroyed by an
incendiary fire last night, which originated
in the chancery clerks office. All records
were destroyed, except some books and papers
of the circuit clerk.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 3i.--A special
from Morillton says: While Henry James
and his wife wero visiting at neighbors to.
day their house was destroyed by fire. One
child was burned to death and another
fatally injured
AKRON, OHIO, Dec 31.--About 5 o'clock
this evening a fire caught in the dust room OF
the Etna Gour mills, owned by George w.
McNeill and James n. Baldwin. The flames
spread so rapidly that the workmen had TO
run for their lives and the entire structure
was consumed The mill was recently en-
larged to capacity of 300 barrels daily, and
was rebuilt for the roller process The mill
was valued ut $500 and the stock on hand
at $4,000 The insurance is $4,000, well
distributed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 3l.-The divorce
suit brought by Mr.. Summerbel, pastor of
the Christian church, at Milford, against his
wife for adultery, was decided by the supreme
court this morning. The court, by a vote of
eight to seven, dismissed Summerbell's bill,
but allowed him to present another under the
new divorce law permitting husband and
wife to testify. The court claims that the
confessions of the wife were not sufficiently
corrobOrated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
Murder or Suicide,

CINCINNATI Dec. 31.-Last night tho dead
body of VIM. Wilder, North German, aged
40 years, was found in the clubhouse of John
II. Powers's saloon with deep wound in his
neck. 1t is difficult to tell whether it is a
case of murder or suicide. He was in the
saloon early in the evening. A bloody knife
was found near by. Mr.. Powers was arrested
for murder. One of Powerss sleeves was
bloodstained and $165 was found on his per-
son. An'unknown man, who is suspected of
the nnliKn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 3l.-The four oandi-
dates for speaker aud their friends are as
busy as bees this morning, Whispered con-
versations and buttonholing are the order of
the day. The friends of each candidate
claim triumph. VIM. II. Barker ono of
the candidates for clerk of the house, was
attacked with pneumonia last night but tho
doctors say he Is much better this morning.
His relatives have been telegraphed to come
here,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Woman Burned TO Death.

New York, Dec. 31.-Annie Kelly, a
woman so years old, was burned to death
this morning while alone in her rooms in
East Sixteenth street. Her clothes caught
fire from lamp which she had upset acct
dentally, and when discovered her entire
apartments were in blaze. The flames were
soon eStinguished and Mrs. Kelly's body was
found under che table burned to q crisp.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

COLUMBUS, ONO, Dec, 3l.-BiG Kelly, ono
of the notorious gang Of express robbers, was
captured on the road eight miles north Of
this city this morning Three of his party
escaped, An officer here had been taken into
a combination to rob the Cleveland express
train, and Il number Of officers went out with
him with the result stated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
The Now York Police Chnngos.

NEW York, Dec. 3l.--The changes in the
department of health at police headquarters
went into effect to-day. A number of in
spectors who had been in the department for
years were dismissed, and a number of ap-
pointments have been made chiefly from the
militia. it is said by President Shaler, to
whom is due the new organization of tho de-
partment into divisions like an army.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Harvard students Suicide

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 3l.-Conway
Brown, son of Henry w. Brown, of Worces-
ter, Mass, and member ofthe Freshman elias s
in Harvard college, shot and killed himself
to-day at the house of friend in this city,
where he was spending the holidays He was
alone in his room.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3l,-John q. Rentz. from
New York. was arrested to-day, charged with
having last night robbed the house of r. Nc
Gwigan, in the eastern section of the city, of
500 in cash, gold watch aud chain, and
Ijewery Rentz was on his way TO the depot
when arrested, and all tho stolen money and
property found on him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
In Memory OF O,DonnelI.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 3l.-The ceremony
of representing the funeral of ODonnell,
who was hanged in London, took place yes
terday afternoon. 1t was intended to make
1t grand demonstrations but the board of
supervisors and the prominent Irish organ
izatons declined to take part, and the result
was dismal failure. There were only about
300 in the procession
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 3l.-The court of
errors and appeals to-day sustained the chan
cellor's decision in tho case of the Midland
railroad against Anna l.. Hitchcock, Charles
Parsons, and others. One question involved
in the case was whether coupon railroad
bonds were negotiable after suit had been
began to foroclose the mortgage upon which
the bonds were issued. The court held that
such bonds were non-negotable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

ST Louis, Dec. 3l.-A dispatch from Hills
boro', ILL.,, to the lost Diaprtch, says: The
argument in the Emma Bond trial was con-
tinued to-day. Mr.. j. j. Mcbride, for the de-
Tense, continued his speech from Saturday
night, and was followed by Judge Taylor, for
the prosecution, and no was followed by
Judge McCaskill for the defense
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Clergyman Killed.

CHICAGO. Dec. 31.-A special to the Journal
from Little Rock, Ark, says: "on Sunday
last, at point fifty miles beyond Fort Smith,
in the Choctaw nation, Rev. Samuel Andrews,
while on his way to fill religious appoint.
ment, was shot and killed by unknown par.
ties. The deed is supposed to be the result
of an old grudge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A nInrlierrr Iiennltrd.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 3l.-The warrant for
the execution of the murderer, John McGin.
mis-, who was 10 have boen hanged next
day, has been Withdrawn by the governor,
There is some doubt rs TO his sanity, and
respite has been granted until March.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
A Nom,nnt,on Not Conarmed.

New YORK, Dec. 31.-Mayor Edison to-day
sent into the board of aldermen the nominal
ton of Hugh Gardner as police justice to
nomination was lost by vote Of IA to 6.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
Col. Rathbone,s Delus,on.

HANOVER, Dec. 31.-Col. Rathbone is still
unable to make a rational statement concern
ing the killing of his wife, and continues to
labor under the delusion that he is the vic
tim of persecution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01
Graves to Hang on Thursday.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec -. The court of
pardons this afternoon refused by unani.
nous vote TO commute the sentence of James
Graves, Of Newark, who murdered Eddie
Seden, the boy lamplighter, two years ago,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

and he will accordingly bc hanged next
Thursday. Robert Martins case did not
como before tho board lie also is under sen
tenco to be hanged Thursday at Newark for
the murder of his wife and baby on June 10,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-01

NEW York, Dec. 3l.-Gen. Grant is re.
ported to be slowly recovering from his in
juries He passed a comfortable night, and
though not yet able to walk, he sat up in bed
to-day.