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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
THE HoLcoM6 CASE.
Mrs. HoIcomb's Statement Excluded
Dams Daughter Sworn.


JACKSON, Mich, Dec. 30.-The afternoon
proceedings of Monday in the Holcomb case
were in the nature of efforts TO belittle and
break down the effects of @. ID. Harrington's
testimony. Several witnesses gave accounts
of Harrington's dealings with them under
pretense of buying farms, and repeated his
observations on the Crouch murder. Some
time was spent in argument by counsel as to
this admissibility of Gilbert Wilson's testi-
mony touching Holcomb's knowledge of
Aliens getting the Crouch papers, and also
on the admissibilIty of Mrs. Dan Holcomb' ;
statement taken at the inquest. After fur
ther argument this forenoon the court-ruled
out Mrs. Holcomb's statement.
The defense then called William Smalley,
who swore he roomed with Joe Allen in this
city on the night of the Crouch murder
Allen was out of the room at O'Clock.
The Court here ruled against the pro5ecu-
ton, on admitting new testimony.
Edith Holcomb. Dams daughter, sixteen
years old, sworn: Was at Kalamazoo school
when the murder occurred. The most friendly
feeling existed between the Holcomb and
Crouch families. Judd and his father never
had any trouble.that witness knew Of Wit
ness picked up the clothes for Ella Shannon
to wash. There was no blood on anything.
Never saw Dan have but the one pair of rub
Der boots, bought by Judd. Witness didn
look behind the chest where Ella Shannon
said she found bloody clothing.
Capt. Byron l.. Crouch sworn: live at
San Antonio, Texas. Got here the Wednes-
day following the burial of my people.
Ordered Dan to pay Bolles what Mr.. Crouch
owed him. Looked over papers taken from
the Crouch house by Dan. No land grants
were among them, nor any deeds. They
were all notes and mortgages. / started for
here ON Sunday. Got the news on Friday.
Never received telegram on the subject.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
THE EXPLODED BANK.
The Liabilities of the jackson lnstitu-
tion-Angry Creditors.


JACKSON, Mich, Dec. 30.-From one of the
officials of the bursted Interest and Deposit
Bank Detroit Ne,cs reporter learned late
last night that the total liabilities of the con-
Germ were little over SOL 900. To this must
be added the personal liabilities of the two
partners, which will not amount to much.
The informant added that the whole would
come nearer the above figures than anything
higher. Two of the .depositors visited the
residence of one of tic partners of the bank
and declared they would stay on his premises
till they got their money. The wife the part
ner only saw them, and after some discus
sion they withdrew, but still muttcr ven
geance if things are not Strengthened soon.
All the saloon-keepers of the Rotten Row
had money in the bank. They don't soon
forget. The assets will be announced in
about two days.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
Pardoned Recause Innocent.

Supt Joe Nicholson. of the House of
Correction at Detroit, received pardon on
Monday from President Arthur for Elisha
Givens. who was sent from Arizona a year
ago for term of five years for stage rob
binG. Executive clemency was rendered for
the reason that IL was shown that GiveTs was
was committed BY another man. As soon IS
funds for him. which the Superintendent has
tele9raphed for, arrive. he viii be set Al lib
erfy and sent home.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
a Railroad Smash-Up.

BALTIMORE. Mp., Dec. 20. - An extra
freight train, while descending a grade at
Bacon Hill. on the north-bound track of the
Philadelphia, Arlington a Baltimore Rail
road. broke in two this morning. The en-
gineer stopped the main part of the train at
Red Mill, but detached cars running wild
behind crashed into the front part of the
train. Six cars were smashed into kindling
wood. and four tramps who were stealing a
ride. They were brought to Baltimore
City Hospital. Two will probably die.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
Business Failures.

Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 30.-Etzle, Hutchin-
son & Co., dealers in toys and notions, have
failed. Liabilities about 100000; assets
$57 900. The firm have confessed judgment
in favor of the German Savings bank for
$25,55O.
New YORK. Dec. D.-Brooks d Dickson,
theatrical managers. assigned to-day.
II. N. Stehr x Co, cloth merchants, have
assigned Liabilities $4,000; assets $l22,-
662.
Newton County Bank, Neosho, Missouri,
has assigned. Liabilities $4,000; assets
$4,000.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
Real Estate Transfers.

Furnished daily from the Office of w. r..
Scribner, real estate dealer.
Mary w. Cotton to David Potter. lot of
Colton's sub. city. ....--:-. 125
Belle Cotton to David Potter. lot of Col
toms sub ub.-.................. 5I5
jackson T. Heniman to Rodney A. Hast
ings, lot and part lot 2, blk1. Humans -
add, Sparta. ........ HU
Betsey Hinman to Rodney A. Hastings. lot
(except 4 ~ blk /, Humans add go. 200
Delana j. Beckley to Alfred Giddines. lots
4. s. 8 and 1S, blk g. Viii Sand Lake 20
Alvin S. Watson to Eugenia Watson, eA
nw of sec IL, town Spencer :.....:.. 4sO
George w. Sharer to Bryon l.. Hill, An
w 4 of sec 3. town Courtland...:. 2.'0O
Frank u. Gorham1t 10 The Town of Cas-
cade cs'eIe poo % :. ee' ~. 1Os
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

WASHINGTON, Dec. D.-The Society of
Naturalists of Eastern United States, to-day
elected the following officers: President,
Grover X. Gilbert, of Washington, ID. c.;
Vice Presidents. Profs. H. Newell Martin,
of Maryland. +. ID. Cope, of Pennsylvania,
and Harrison Allen of Pennsylvania; Secre-
tary. Charles Sedgwick Minot, of Massa-
chnsetts: Treasurer. Charles A. Ashburner,
of Pennsylvania.
Members of Executive Committee. elected
from society-at-large, X. Ramsay Wright, of
Canada. and Prof. Samuel L. Clarke. of
Massachusetts,.
The convention adjourned to meet in Bos-
ton. Dec %, fSS5.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9n.--The Secretary of
the Navy has sent the following telegram to
ali navy yards. which the circular sent out
by mail yesterday did not reach in time:
Discharge all employees who have hitherto
been paid under the six-months appFopria-
tion act. except those required 70 prevent
the destruction of property or loss of hfe,
and any such must work without agreement
for compensation" The order covers navy
pay Offices at the several principal cities.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
Minnie ,Maddern.

This season will doubtless establish Min
ME Maddern as one of the leading actresses
in the country. With her new play, "Ca-
price," she has conquered popular favor
everywhere. The piece gives her scope for
the display of peculiar emotional power,
which with a sparkle of humor, gives her
acting charming effect. With good COM
pany and good play there is no reason why
she should not play to good houses at
Powers's Friday and Saturday evenings.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
Fire in Kentucky.

HoPKISsvIILE, KY, Dec. D.-Fire broke
out last night about IL o'clock, in b. Schoen-
fields dry goods store on Main street. The
origin il unknown. Owing to the recent
heavy rains and absence of wind the fire
spread slowly, and in few hours the whole
block was destroyed, except an old glass
building on the corner of Main and Bridge
streets. The loss on buildings and stock
amounts To Tll2,OOO; insured for about
x98OOO.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
TRADE AND FINANCE.
OFFICE OF +. V. TAYLOR, Sweets Hotel
GRAND RAPIDS. Dec 30. 1884,

GRAND RAPIDS. Dec. 30, 1884.
Yesterdays exports from New York. Philadel-
phia and Baltimore in wheat and -four foot up a
total of 600 bu wheat The visible supply of
wheat decreased in the last week $4,000 bu.
Chicago receipts for two days posted to-day, were
i76 cars wheat, 610 corn, % cars oats. $4,000
hogs. The low point wheat was 69asc on Dec.
Is and the high point to-day 76ssc. an advance of
7i4c in fifteen days. and the end is not yet To-
days closing figures on wheat are 1c above yes
tertay and all the other markets are hrmer In
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

PANS, Dec. 30.-An official dispatch from
Admiral Courbet, received here this after
for the past several days been fighting the
Chinese pirates IN Hong hal bay, and that
300 of the latter were killed. Nothing official
has yet been received of the reported sink
ing of French transport by Chinese cruis-
ers while she was conveying reinforcements
between Singapore and Saigon.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

NIAGARA F.rxs, N. T., Dec. 0.-A. man
vho tried to cross the river mile above the
falls yesterday lost control of the boat and
| vas drawn over the falls He is supposed TO
be James Greenwood. Of Chippewa, who h
missing and who vas in the habitof rowing
across the river.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
Only Two This lime.

IsSsrSe. Mich, Dec. 39.-The Governor
has pardoned Henry Malliott, sent FROM
Manistee County, Feb. 4. 1879. TO state prison
for fifteen years for rape. Also Mark A.
Barker, sent from Bay County, June p.
lcs,'. 10 state prison for three years for burg
larry
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

BOSTON,. Dee. S.-A Louisville special
says Watterson states that not half dozen
representative Democrats took part in the
Randall demonstration Nine-tenths OF the
Southern Democrats are Carlisle men esl the
tariff
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
q Decided Decline

MONTREAL, Dec. 30.-The Grand Trunk S
gross traffic receipts this year decreased S2,-
100000.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

Beautiful PlAids and excellent value for only
and cents per yard
Worsted Dress Goods In beautiful brooade pat
terms in all the most fashionable colors for only
one shilling per yard. SPRING CoMPANY
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

~ yards good Yard Wide Sheefine for only One
Dollar
Is yards good twill Crash toweline for One Dol
lar.
Is yards good Cotton Flannel for One Dollar.
Elegant lashmer< IN ali ooIors only so and
25c. better goods shan you VIII hnd elsewhere for
double the money.
Good Calicos for only and cents per pard
Plaid Dress Goods for only four and one-haif
cents per yard.
SPRING a ConfANy
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
A THUNDERBOLT
IN THE DRY Goods CAMP.
Dealers Paraiyzed Spring & Com
panys Low Prices the Prevailing
Cause Read What They Say About

We promise our patrons and the thousands of
people who may xisit our store during the neat
year Dry Goods ana arTseis If every description
az lower prices than ever known
SPRING a C0nfAkH-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

ID yards bsautiful Brocade Dress Goods Tor One
Dollar.
GOOD White Flannel for only nine oenfs.
Ginshams for only g. and 8 cents per yard.
SPRING a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

Flannels of all descriptions are marked down af
the most wonderful low prices &c. i0c I2sfc, i5c.
17c. Dc, 2sc. During business experience Of up-
ward of thirty five years we have never known
such values for the money now prevail ia each
Department Of our Store. No matter what your
wants may be In the Dry Goods line you will find
every article marked corresponding with the
great scarcity OF money. bushe of wbeaf will
purchase more goods from our Establishment
than il ever would since the foundation 81 the
world. SPRING A COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

We still continue the great sale at the lowest
prices ever recorded. only mark the wonderful
REDUCTIONS.
SPRING a CoxfxNf.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

Ilodks. Ureat Waf on CIoaks.
good Cloak for % worth $40 90
!: !: ! s$s g !. 1s$ ::$ s:$
100 $50
and so on up to the best quality Plush which we
have commenced selling al the most fearful low
prices. SPkIN6 a COMPANY.
Black Cashmere~ and all wool eoods Of this
low prices, which you will readily upon exam
ination. sPRINe a. COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
shawls Marked way down AT Lower Prices than
ever known

These shawls viii be all closed al these prioee.
SPRING a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

Cloakings of every description al half the usna
price. Spring a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

Our stock OF Cloths. Doe-skins. Kentucky Jeans
and in fact everything for men and boys' wear
you will save lots of money by buying al our store
Seeing is believing. SPRING A COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

We give notice 60 the Farmer the Mechanic and
10 all laboring men and women that our prices ON
Dry Goods viii be made 10 correspond with the
low prices prevailing not only for their labor but
for all kinds Of produce raised upon the farrs.
Visit our store and judge for yourselves.
SPRING a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

We have struck a great bargain in Black Silks
and offer from the lot superior quality al the
marvellous low price Of ninety cents per ,ard
This silk was made 20 retail for dollar and
thirty-fve cents per yard and al the price we
have marked the goods will astonish all.
SPRING a COMPANY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Gen. Grant, according to a well
known journalist who has just seen
him, has altered so much in two
months as to look like another man.
says that the exposure of Grant &
Wards shameful transactions, and
the comments made upon them by
people and the press, have So broken
the general down that he does not be-
lieye that he will ever rally. He
seems at least seventy five, and has
a very worn look, even haggard APP
pearance. While Grant is wholly re-
licent on the subject, he is obviously
distressed at the killing in the House
of the bill which had been passed by
the Senate, giving him full pay as
general of the army, and by the non
mention of his name st the late re
publican convention at Chicago. He
doubtless considers those circum-
stances evidences that he has lost
the esteem and confidence of mem
bers of the party and the community
at large. 1t is said that he has moth
ing left but the $4,000 annual in
come from the funds raised some
years ago by his friends, having
given up his horses, carriages and
nearly all his private property to
satisfy judgments of the creditors of
his firm.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The crop prospect as reported to
the department of agriculture is more
fattering. The wheat harvest is be-
ing gathered in, and the crop will ex-
coed that of last year from fifty to
sixty piillion bushels and that of
much better quality than last years
crop. The corn crop is promising,
the outlook being that it will be as
large q one as was eve grown. So
far the case is favorable to the farmer.
On the other hand, it must be said
that the promise of abundant yields
both in this country and abroad in
dicates that prices will be low and
the profits, both of the farmers and
the railroads, ccrrespondipgly mar
rowed. The crops of Great Britain
are reported to be the best for years,
and France reports a yield fully up
to the a: erage. The supply, there
fore, will be fully equal to the de-
mand, and prices will retain a low
level, according to present indica-
tions. The prospect, therefore, are
for rather low prices, and it is the
best state of affairs that could be for
the masses of the people.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The New York San in speaking of
the Democratic platform says: The
platform escaped the great dangers
that have beset the Democracy, and
escapes them not by any compromise
of doctrine or any juggle of words.
The whole question is placed on the
ground of practical craftsmanship
and the necessities of the country.
The free trader surrenders no iota of
lis aspirations; the protectionist has
nothing to construe away or apollo
gize for. 1t is judicious, wise, and
progressive. It is what the Sun has
~contended for during the last two
years. We are content with it!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17


Chillicothe Advertiser: The re-
publican party has great faith in
star route thieves. Four years ago
Dorsey, n star reuter-, was chairman
of the national committee-this year
Elkins, another star roqtey, occupies
the same position. When corrupt
men are at the head of a party and
manage its campaigns, it is not rea-
sonable to suppose that they will not
have an influence with a new admin
~istration if succes sful in bringing in
to existence. The republican plat
form proclaims for a pure govern
ment, and at the same time dishon
est men are placed at the head of the
party. The party cannot purify it.
self.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17
The declaration of the National

The declaration of the National
Democratic platform on the tariff is
conservative, and we have no doubt
will meet the views and approval of
all except extremists. It sets forth
that the purpose of the Democracy
is to sfreduce taxation to the lowest
limit consistent with due regard to
the preservation of the faith of the
nation to its creditors and pension
ers." As the great mass of the peo-
pie are in one way or another tax
payers and are indisposcd to pay any
more taxes than are absolutely nee
essary, this declaration will strike
people generally as the very, thing.
But there is no intent, while reduc-
ing taxation to the lowest possible
limit to injure any Interests or to- act
with abruptness or indiscretion. The
platform continues:
Knowing full well, however, that
legislation anecting the occupations
of tie people should be cautious, but
conservative in method, rot in ad,
vance of public opinion, but respon-
sive. to its demands, the Democratic
party is pledged to revise the tariff
in a spirit of fairness to all interests.
That is plain enough and certainly
unobjectionable. The Democratic
party recognizes the fact that in
dealing with the tariff it must pro
coed cautiously and with regard for
the existing condition of things; and
that while taxes ought to come down,
they should be brought down gradu
ally and in such a manner that nc
interest will suffer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The Democratic Chicago Conven
ton was the finest and largest eve
held in this country. Tie Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette remarked
about it: 81 must sly 1 never saw a
finer looking body of men in any pub
lie gathering"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17
Notice To Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
~ ceiyed by the County Commission
ers OF Prebie County, at the Auditors
Office, until II O'Clock M, on
Saturday, July 28fh. 1854,
for the excavation, materials and labor
for the abutments of a bridge on the
Four Mile Valley Free Pike, at the
crossing of Four Mile creek In Israel
Township containing about $50 cubic
yards of masonry.
Bids will lie received per cubic yard
for work actually done.
Specifications on file in this Office on
and after July Sd, 1884.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids If thought unreasonable or I'M
safe. II. l.. ROBBINS,
jul3-3 Auditor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Frauds have been discovered in
the Navy department. If there is
any department. of the government
not afflicted with frauds we have yet
to hear from it. The Republican
party must go.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Business men all over the country
are becoming alarmed, and viii com
bine to defeat Blaine, on account of
the communistic element which is
rallying to his support, by reason of
the peculiar views Blaine entertains
in regard to the principles advocated
by communist associations.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

If the Eaton DEMOCRAT published
any papers in its list opposing Blaine
that are not Republican, it will cheer
fully make the correction. The list
is large and respectable enough, the
Lord knows, without adding any
really not kicking" against the
nomination.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The extreme temperance Republi
cans are delighted because Blaine is
a prohibitionist. They now say they
have hopes that the Maine law,
through Blaine's influence, will be
extended into other States. They
also hatter themselves that a nation
al prohibition law will be passed if
Blaine is elected. These fanatics
are always on the alert. They need
to be watched closely.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The Republican National Conven-
ton solemnly resolved that the ad-
ministration OF President Arthur
"has been wise, conservative and
patriotic" and then nominated an
other man for his This
indicates perhaps that the party does
not want a wise, conservative and
patriotic administration.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The Chicago barkeepers can't de-
eide which convention had the hard
est drinkers. The time between
drinks appears to have been the same
and the amount of aqueous dilution
about equal in doses.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Gen. Longstreet, Gen. Malone,
Gen. Chalmer, the blood thirsty Con
fedel ates from Mississippi, and
Guerrilla Mosby are all ex. Gonfede
rate Generals and all in good stand
ing in the Republican party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

If protection fails to protect, if the
Tariff fails to secure honest toll and
pay for it, of what benefit is it to the
laborer? If these dull times could
not be prevented by the present Re
publican Tariff, of what benefit is it
to the business of the country? Will
some Tariff bowler please tell?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The Washington Ratchet is the
only illustrated paper in the country
that supports Blaine and Logan
Therefore, in the opinion of our
Blaine contemporaries, it is the only
illustrated paper in the country
whose cartoons are not s'coarse" and
ssbrutal."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Congressman Horr, of Michigan,
in a speech to the temperance people
at Concord, Mass, urged them to
vote for Blaine, saying he was a good
enough Prohibitionist for anybody.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17
Steve Elkins. Blaine's manager ha

Steve Elkins, Blaine's manager has
a law suit on his hands involving
the ownership of $4,000 acres of
land in New Mexico. Steve appears
to be o sort of a New Mexico baron.
Like his Star Route pal, Dorsey, he
seems to have put his Star route
stealings in western land.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Platforms are of little account now
a.days, electors declining to attach
particular Importance to them. In
the Republican convention the re.
port of the Committee was adopted
wi.hc ut discussion, and upon several
of the planks its leaders have alrea-
dy jumped with splintering effect.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

A New York Republican club has
appointed q committee to investigate
the records of Blaine and Logan
The committee will sit with closed
noses.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

MI. Blaine's confidence in his
ability to carry Mainea whooping is
shown by the fact that he has invited
fifty Republican Congre- smen to
stump the state.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The ticket nominated at Chicago
gives universal satisfaction in Preble
county. Democrats are all we'll
pleased and will give it a hearty sup
port.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

Hendricks, Thurman and Butler,
were the great men of the CoDven
tion, and were frequently cheered on
making their appearance.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

As an illustration of the difference
it makes "as to whose OK is sored,"
th, treatment of Harper's Weekly
by the Republicans is interesting
As long as Mast c%arricatured Demo
Gratis, twas all right, since his biting
pencil is pointed toward them, they
are stopping their paper"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

When such old reliable and able
Republican journals as Harper's
Weekly, New York Post, Times and
Herald, lepudiate Blaine and Logan,
and support Cleveland and Hen
bricks, it does look as if something
would "drap" at the Novembar cleo
tiop
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-07-17

The report that Barnum is trying
to engage the Republican candidate
to travel with him through the sum-
mer is denied.