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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
SARAH HA.HILL'SVICT0RY
THE sHARon-HILL DIVORCE CASE
The Close OF a Celebrated Case-A
Glance az Some OF the Cir
cumstances of the Case.

San FRANcIsc0, Dec. 24.--The celebrated
sharon divorce case has been decided in
favor OF the plaintiff, Sarah Althea Hill.
thus the curtain fell this afternoon on one
OF the closing scenes in a drama that has
been enacting here for many weeks past.
when the divorce suit of Sarah Althea Hill
against ex-senator Sharon was given the
jury. The HiIl-Sharon suit has been one of
those remarkabI- cases which seem To be in-
digenous TO Calf ,rnia soil and which could
scarcely have existed in less highly rarihed
atmosphere than that which characterizes
TINS inviting coast. The story has been told
In fragmentaFy dispatches. but its interest
has been almost perennial. The spectacle
of well-born, ghly-educated, beautiful
woman seeking a divorce from a man 10
whom she was never formally married.
whom her family mentally rejected a. the
daughters inferior IN intellect and social
poSlttOn, i an interesting and a most un-
usual phenomenon. Bat to the primary a.
sufditiy of Miss Hills position many new
absurdities were added. A the case pro-
gressed Il shown that in her endeavors TO
revive the tagging devotion of Sharon, Miss
Hill secretly piled him with harmless
draughts for which she paid ridiculous prices
10 professional compOunderS OF sO-called
Iove-potions. She wore next to her
heart one of the ex- senator's socks
which mad been baptized IN whisky
over which the mystic words of the sooth
sayer had been spoken Parts of Sharon ;
wearing apparel were purloined from his
room at the Palace Hotel. and IN a lonely
cemetery at midnight, were placed beneath
the coffin in new made grove, the theory
4 being that by doing such as this. the delin-
qnent lover might be regained. Persons
were promised large sums of money to swear
To the existence of a marriage contract, and
gave testimony, repented, confessed them
selves "a perjurers and denounced the nup-
tial compact as a forgery. Miss Bracket,
the young woman who accompanied
Miss Hill on her weird visit to the
cemetery, who was to be the
plaintiffs chief witness disappeared
in the midst of the trial. aud the element of
tragedy was not lacking, for one of the wo-
men witnesses, whose early life was too
closely inquired into, swooned away. Her
son pulled a derringer on the offending
counsel, revOlvers were whipped out by nlne-
tenths of the spectators, and scene of
bloodshed was narrowly averted. Tried ON
this remote coast, the case has attracted
comparatively little attention in the East,
considering the elements of superstition,
perjury and smouldering tragedy which have
marked its progress. Had the proceedings
been had in New York. Boston, Chicago or
any of the European capitals, the Hill
Sharon suit would have commanded de-
gree of attention surprising that attached
by any trial of modern times
The Judge in his decision says his iudg-
ments is that The marriage contract was
u gal and that the plaintiff is entitled to q
ecree of divorce, and One-half the common
vProperty of the union.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
Z" THE EAGLE"
1t Celebrates its Fortieth Anniversary
To-Day.


On Christmas day, forty years ago, our
Oldest local cotemporary, the Grand Rapids
Eagle, was founded by its present chief
owner, Aaron B. Turner. The paper cele-
brates the event joyfully, as it has great
reason to, and publishes leading two
column editorial retrospective of its history
and the history of its city. From this we
learn that Albert Baxter, the venerable, has
been connected with the paper twenty-nIne
years; Eli F. Harrington, twenty-six years,
and Ernest B. Fisher, thirteen
years, while others of its men
have remained with it more than quarter
of century. The Eagle is considered very
good newspaper property, paying fair divi-
dends to the stockholders and good salaries
to its men. 1t has been deserving of success,
as we'll as long life, and it is our hope to live
20 see its years doubled. 1t is hardly prob
ably that Messrs. Turner and Baxter, who
have given the best years of their lives to its
publication, will live to see this, and yet we
heartily wish as much.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Aivin JosIin. -

The TEIEGgAM calls attention for the last
time TO the appearance of Charles l.. Davis
this afternoon and evening IN alvin Jos
lin" Mr.. Davis and bis company appeared
in Syracuse recently and the Standard of
that city says:
Charles l.. Davis aud a good company
played ''Alvin Joslin" 10 a large audience at
the Grand Opera House last night The
piece was we'll presented and delighted a
crowded house beyond measure. Mr.. Davis
was called before the curtain al the end of
the first and second acts, and the orchestra,
which can have but very few equals in the
country, was applauded time and time
again. The frequent peals of laughter dem
onstfated eonclusively that the performance
was appreciatee. Each tableau was encored,
aud in tina last act, Mr. Davis, an ecc nitric
but very agreeable gentleman, came upon
the stage with his $4,000 worth of dia-
monds
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
a RAILROAD SMASH-UP.
About Twenty-Five People More or
Less Injured.


Less Injured.
HAcKENsAcK, N. j., Dec. 2i.-The stanch-
ion key of a switch, where the Northern and
the New Jersey & New York railroads cross
each other at Naruet, n. Y, broke as the
midday New Jersey d New York train was
going south to-day. The locomotive went
on the Northern track and the passenger
coach went down ffteen-feet embank-
ment, but the smoker kept on its own track.
There were about twenty-five people in the
wrecked car, who were either bruised or
badly shaken up. Mrs. G.. Y. Wemple, of
New York, had her upper lip badly cut, and
her nose crushed; a lady companion was in
jured in the shin; Mrs. Stoddard,
of Spring Valley. and Nettie Ramsey,
of Spring Valley, had their shoulders
bruised. Mrs. Ramsey was severely
bruised on the right shoulder. George Nc
Gully, of Haverstraw, had long cash cut
in the forehead. Two ladies, whose names
could not be learned, were most dangerously
injured. They were taken to Spring
Valley, while the others continued their
journey in charge of physicians.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
HORRIBLY scALDEo.
The Fatal Result of Blow-Otf Pipe
Bursting.

IIscoLs, Ills, Dec 24-Ihe blow-0h pipe
of the boilers of the Lincoln Coal Company
blew out this morning and fatally scalded
two tramps who were sleeping with eight
Others over the boiler house. The names OF
those fatally burned are Martin
Norden and John Ludwig, both
laborers aud without homes. The others are
Tobias febho, loc0mOtIye-driver, living at
Milford, Canada, badly scalded about the
hands and extremities. He will probably
lose both hands. This man at first was ali
right, but when he heard Ludwig calling fof
help be rushed back, and in getting HIM out
Vas barned horribly. He Il a plucky Little
fellow, and does not regret hls heroic act.
William Riley, of Chicago, was scalded on
the hanCs face and back James McCorden
of Boston. stone-cutter, hands burned and
cooked. John Riley, of New York, will lose
one hand. Herbert Samuel, of Pittsburg,
hands scalded; James Welch, no home, hands
and face cooked. All the injured were re-
moved TO the hospital and medical and given
them. They are jn horrible condition,
and the physician in charge thinks amputa-
ton will be necessary in nearly every case.
The place where the men were sleeping has
been used by tramps for years, and II snug
warm place on top of the brick-wofk above
the boiler.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

Last evenings Engls had an article saying
The First Congregational sociefy would hsvs
no Christmas tree and viIl make no Christ
mas gifts 70 the Sabbath school children.
However sensible" this may or may not he,
the statement il fncorreut The sunday
school vii havs iss Christmas entertainment
iast the same. If II does come On Fr5asy
night A moliitaas Of good tfsinTs sre in
STORE for item ana many no~si festures and
hspps surprises vii be introduced in the en-
srcsees
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
a CHRISTMAS ENTERTAl NMENT.
Given by the Members of Messiah's
Temple Sunday School Last Night.

Interesting Christmas exercises we're held
at Messiah's Temple on Scribner street last
evening. The Temple was filled with people,
mostly children. and the exercises were for
the most part by members of the Sunday
School. The programme consisted of: Sing
ing of hymn 81, by the congregation; read
ing and prayer; anthem by the choir, Joy
to the World: dialogue by three boys, "The
Misers Punished: reading. Matte Dosch:
song by the juvenile choir, Always Cheer
full; dialogue by six girls: recitation. Clay
ton Hawley: speech, Elder Norfhrup; quar-
tet, "Clap Your Hands; reading, Mary
Spencer; Christmas carol, SIX young girls;
speech. Rev. Spencer: recitation Agnes Hos
sack: Mariners Hymn" choir address by
Bishop Patterson; distribution Of cornuco-
pias of candy and sweet meats to the men,
bers of the Sunday School. AT the close Of
the EXERCISES Bishop Patterson was present
ed with an envelope containing large
amount Of silver and greenbacks In reply
ing he thanked tbs members Of hrs congre-
cation. babe them God speed and assured
them il was an unexpected gift and appre-
cfufaa
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
JOHN kElLY'S HEALTH.
Seriously impaired but improving
Daily.


New YORK, Dec. 24.-John Kelly has been
more or less of an invalid ever since the
election. He sat for nearly five hours in an
open carriage during the Democratic parade
on the Saturday preceding the election and
contracted a cold that has hung on ever
since. Later Mr.. Kelly's malady took the
form of insomnia, and for several weeks he
has been able to gain only an hour or two
sleep at time.
1t was rumored here on Saturday that Mr..
Kelly had softening of the brain. The re-
port got into print yesterday and caused Mr..
Kelly's friends some annoyance. A gentle
man who saw the Tammany chieftain last
night said to your correspondent: "Mr.
Kelly is improving every day. He has been
troubled with insomnia, but he has no more
indication of softening of the brain than
have. He has been out riding to-day, and
although it will take some time to overcome
his trouble, there is not the slightest doubt
his sure and absolute recovery.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
Rough Weather in Maine.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec 2i-Snow is falling
fast and the wind is very high. The last
Boston and Maine train was fifty minutes
late. and it was then drifting all along the
road. In an hour more no engine will be
able to pull through. "I've been following
the sea, "a man and boy, for the past thirty
years." said the captain of fishing schoon-
er, who came in tonight, "but
/ never saw worse night out
side. At 5 o'clock this afternoon
You could not see a ships length ahead. and
ths wind was very strong. Col help the yea
sci that il caught near land to night" A
schooner has gone ashore at Richmond's
Island. IL il possible that this is the schooner
Express. tug left at IL O'Clock to look
after the schooner.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
OFFICE OF F. V. TAYLOR, No. Canal ST..
GRAND RAPIDS Dec. 2I 1884,

Cables to-day were irmer on wheat, steady on
corn. New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore
yesterday exported 10000 bu of wheat in wheat
-four. The visible supply of wheat received last
week, 10000 bu. and now includes about all the
wheat that will leave farmers hands al this range
of prices. Chicago receipts to-day were: Wheat.
$40 cars: corn. 235 cars.
Up 10 date have been somewhat too previ-
ous" in my anticipations of large and rapid sd-
vance in wheat prices. bat the conditions exist.
and the certainty OF largely reduced acreage for
the next crop. and the moral probability far less
yield per acre. reinforced by a ridiculously low
price viii throw into the shade as factor in the
markets the large visible supply. so soon as the
trade is assured that the wheat deluee is abatinQ
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
HOLCOMB'S TRIAL.
The Revolver Again Under Considera-
tion in Court.

Inc hevOiver again Onuer SohsioeTd-
tion in Court.
JACKSON, Dee. 24.-In the Hoicomb trial
Eugene Cooley corroborated his brother
about the revolver story. Witness made a
number of searches, but did not find it.
The court stated he didn't feel able to
come to court this afternoon, when the de-
Tense said they wanted TO get through with
the other witnesses and the court ordered
them to proceed, Notwithstanding 1t was
past noon.
Vim. Davis saw Dan up there in October;
didn't know anything about the caliber OF
the revolver.
The people here read the testimony of the
witness given at the examination, where he
swore he thought it was 3S-calIber.
Vim. Bayhner lives up there with Davis;
saw Dan have Smith & Wesson revolver
and heard him say he had lost it.
The court said he hoped that before an
other holiday should come this case would
be done, but he was not certain: yet he lived
in hope that the end of the year would see
the end of the case.
Adjourned till Friday at 10 a. m.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
Senate and House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The Senate with
out quorum went into executive session
almost Immediately after the reading of the
journal to-day, and awaited the action of
the house on the amended naval bill and adj
journment resolution. At 1876, on being
notified of the Houses action, the Senate
opened its doors and adjourned till Jan 5,
There were less than 100 members in the
House to-day. Mr.. Randall called up the
resolution for a holiday recess and the Sem
ate amendment fixing the time from Dec.
"A to Jan. was concurred in, and the House
at 1925 adjourned till Jan. 8.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
TELEGRAPH RECElvERSHlP.
The Question of Who Shall Act for the
Southern Company.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 24.--In the United States
Circuit Court for the eastern district of Vir-
ginia, to-day. the question of the Southern
Telegraph Company receivership came up
before Judges Bond and Hughes.
Counsel for the Banker aud
Merchants Telegraph Company nom
mated Alexander III. DeHaven, of New
York. vnd VIM. Maris, of Philadelphia as
receivers. Z. ). Marshal Rutledge +.
Hughes, of Virginia, was named by the Ma
hone interest and Robert Bane, of Ports
mouth. Va. by the Greenville Land and
Lumber Company. After hearing argu-
ments the court stated that il would give the
counsel until Tuesday next to agree on one
name. II they fail TO agree the court will
yet been named.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

OF Thatcher, Primrose & Vests minstrels,
who appear at Powers's next Monday even
ing, the Washington Cd. Co. Republican
says:
The performance last night at the Nation
al Opera House, by Thatcher, Primrose a.
Vests minstrels, was certainiythe very best
of the season. The audience was one of the
largest we have ever seen, and as brilliant as
il was large. There was very much origi-
nality of wit and humor, and nothing to of
fend the most polished taste and manners.
We wish them success wherever they CO.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

NV Yonx. Dec. "A


FfoUR--Duli and steady: Minnesota extra.
. s5kt5 q. city mill extra 81 2sffs -. r,,und
hoop Ohio. 81 15fft p: ~. Louis extra 81 G5ff
"a. Snthern -four dull: common 60 choice
extra. - on a.
WHKaT Options were fairly active bnf prices
were irregular. the eloee steady and IA &C
higher. Spot lots steady and without material
chanEr.. Spot sales No. z spring AZ so Sc. M
grasesa winter red ~ f~ff s2r. No. 2 red At 7stkc
No. do ~ sIn sac, No. winter red Jannarf
s1Rcs % February. s2c: 10 March ssxc.
goRS-OTfions dull and irrenular closing weak
~ istzt'fe lewer. Srof lots weak. CLOSING heavy
ani ~ Itse lower. Sfaf salae ef nn9raiei mixed
az fstai se. No. ~ fsA foc. nneralsd white
Sc. Ne. 2 nixNi February. tssc. 50 Apsil.
Osrs -0rficns were auii tpss prices we're veil
sustained. ard the fnarksf claoed sfpafif sat
lots hrfD. SFs,t sales of NJ white ssaie a So.
NJ nixfd fsnaary a. hff ~ Frhruars. s&&c.
KTs Nosainals Western s7's8siskes stsfs go
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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
READY FOR A STRIKE.
The Attitude of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers.


Locomotive Engineers.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24.-J. Ii. Fitzgerald,
chairman of the Grievance Committee of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
in regard to the threatened strike in the
Gould system says: "Put it down under my
name that we will not stand a cut, and are
prepared to meet the Gould system or any
other system on that subject" He said:
whatever this committee does will be fol-
lowed by all the members of our organiza-
ton, and will be upheld by every
other one in the United States, Can
ada aud Mexico. There are between 10000
and 1900 active members. Our action Is
final and without appeal. In case we went
out, other organizations would support u.s.
In answer TO n question as to- whether they
would have the aid of fremen and others,
he said. I'VE stand by ourselves to fight our
own battles and do not affiliate with other
societies IN tha matter
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
Pardoner BegoIe.

DrrEoIr, Dec. Ex-Governor Begole is inn
proving the last days of his term to pardon
criminals out of prison. Among the batch
Is IL. B. Harrington, sent to Jackson in 1877
for solitary confinement for life for murder
committed in the northern part OF the State.
Besides Harrington. Begols also pardoned
one Mrs. Bemus of Iouia County, now serv-
ing a life sentence in the Detroit House of
Correction for murder. Both these pardons
were granted several days ago, but kept
quiet and only leaked ont to-day.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

CHARIorrK. N. c., Dec. PA negro
named Claiborne Nicholson, to-day. becom-
ing angered at his father slipped up behind
the old man. who was sitting in front of the
fire. and raising maui the unnatural son
dealt the father two severe blows on the
head. crushing his skull. and then started 70
leave Not being satisfied yet. he returned
and mashed the old mans skull again to
make sure work. The murderer IL in jail
The cause for the assault l. not known.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
No Land for Pre-Emption.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2f.-In reply to an in
quiry from resident of Kansas whether
he could pre-empt land in Indian terri
tory, the Secretary of the Interior has
written as follows: "There is no land with
in the boundaries of Indian territory subject
to settlement. Settlers who go into the ter
rtory now will simply lose time and
money"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
Another Hard One.

Patrick O'Brien, alias Joseph Murphy, a
lodger at Wm A. Lampman's boarding place.
was arrested last night on Canal street for
being drunk. After answering to his charge
Lampman proposes accusing him of having
purlorned several blankets from his bed
Lampman says further, he sent O'Brien over
the road to Ionia. some months ago, under
the name of Murphy, and pronounces him a
dead beat of petty thieving tastes.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

ysSDuzk. IT'S. Dec. 2t.--At dance in
Louden last night dispute arose between
Wu' Hovxe and Enoch Loque. Texas COW
boy visiting here. ~ to which should dance
with certain Young lady. Houve attacked
Louue with his Gsts when the latter shot him
three times. the wounds proving fatal.
rorua escaped
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

Toposro. Dec. 2t--The county crown at
sorney intends TO take measures 20 put a
stop to so-called glove fights or public ex-
hibitions Of pugilists. He saSs the authori-
ties in England expressed that intention of
stopping glove fighting and he intends to
follow thar example. IL il understood infor-
nation will be laid against the parties who
took part In the exhibition here ON Mon
a..
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
TRADE AND FINANCE.
New York.

New YORK. Dec. "a.
Money closed easy at Ia per cent. Exchange
closed dull at 4.s1@4s5: actual rates 4.s0i4 4Q4sOh
for go days. and 4.s44@4si1a for demand.
Governments closed weak and h@hc lower
currency 6s l24 bid As coupons 122I bid. AVS
1928 bid. Pacific railroad bonds closed as fol-
lows: Union firsts. 1l3 to III: do. land grants,
1O6ss do sinking funds. lis to 12O; Centrals 1l2h
to 113.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2f-Senator Pendieton
i the only Senator Who declines 70 avail
himself Of a clerk. under the resolution
passed bs the senate last winter - asiow
each senator <1oO. he saYs be can not
d. 40 consistently with his views OF The civil
service.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
Clevelands New Years Reception.

ALBkSf. Dec. 2t-CIeveiand viii hold the
usual new Years reception in the executive
chamber from 10 A. m. 20 2 ,. m. January
first In TIE afternoon h5s sister. Nrs Hoyt.
will probably receive Al tire executive man.
sis1rs.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25
q Treaty Signed.

VIENNA. Dec. 24.-Austria has signed the
treaty by which she recognizes the African
international association.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

ANY one would be happy TO receive .
present from a selection made from this
list OF articles.
SPRING K COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

We offer our entire stock OF Dry Goods
and Carpets as Christmas Gifts. Come
and take your choice.
SPRING e. COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

CHRISTMAS PREsExTs--Useful articles
are the most priced.
SPRING 4 COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

Mats,
Silks,
Rugs,
Wraps,
Gloves,
Shawls,
Carpets,
Mittens,
Hosiery.
Velvets,
Ribbons.
Curtains,
Sheetings,
Shirtings,
Lace Ties,
Underwear,
Piano Covers,
Table Covers,
Handkerchiefs.
Wool Flannels,
Silk Umbrellas,
Brocade velvets,
Cotton Flannels
Children's Cloaks,
Alpaca Umbrellas.
Plaid Dress Goods,
Linen Table Cloths,
Nice Comfortables,
Nice Wool Blankets,
Brocade Newmarkets.
Black Quilted Skirts.
Ladies's Plush Sacquee.
Matelasse Newmarkets
Linen Table Napkins,
Cashmeres, both black and colored,
Dur motto, BEST value for the money"
SPRING a COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-25

OUR store win Be open every evening
until Christmas.
SPRING 4 COMPANY.