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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
WAR IN WEST VIRGINIA.
RIVALS FIGHTING FOR OFFICE.
q Small Town Thrown into an Agony
of Excitement and Fear-One Man
Killed Others Wounded.

MooREFIuD, ". Va, Jan. 4.-Neyer since
the days of the civil war has there been such
excitement here as the past thirty-six hours
have witnessed. Crowds of armed, excited
men have filled tie streets, and nothing but
the most persistent and determined efforts
of the more conservative citizens have ayerted
a bloody battle between the two hostile
camps into which the community is divided.
At the October election William Loeb and
James Wilson were candidates for the clerk
ship. Loeb was defeated, and at once
set up the claim that the constitutional
amendment changing the time of the cleo
tions to Nov. 4, went into effect Immediately
and had his name added 10 the presidential
ticket. He was the only man voted for, and
his friends set mp the claim that he WAS
legally elected and proposed To take the
office by force, which Wilson was prepared
TO resist. Yesterday the adherents of
the two men, armed TO the teeth,
assembled i'll opposite quarters of
the town, each determined to obtain posses
sion of the records. About dusk n son of
Loeb, with several companions, found Will
son alone and beat him with clubs so badly
that he cannot recover. His friends, on
hearing this, became furious, and to the num-
Der of seventy five, armed with shot-gurs,
rifles and revolvers announced their deter
mination of storming the court house and
killing Loeb. Meanwhile the sheriff had
summoned strong posse and had taken pos
session of the Office, and the Mayor had
ordered the saloons closed Scattered
shots began to be heard, and non-combat-
ants became wild with terror. The Mayor
and Sheriff, aided by force of cool men,
succeeded III averting bloodshed, beyond the
slight wounding of several citizens by stray
shots. Both parties continued under arms
during the night, and to-day the excitement
is rather on the increase instead of abating.
Each party has pickets out and trouble is in
sight to- night.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
Fun Ahead.

In the 'Parlor Match which in its laugh
ter provoking proclivities is said to equal a
Bunch of Keys" lovers of fun will have an
opportunity to be convulsed 10y legitimate
humor, in the production of the first named
play at Powers's on Friday evening. The
following is what the New York Herald said
concerning the play.
"a Parlor Match; or, Turning a Crank. :"
by the author of "A Bunch of Keys" and a
Rag Baby" drew an immense audience
that packed Tony Pastors Theater. There
are three acts in the piece and there is not a
dull moment The company is well drilled.
Messrs. Evans and Hoey, as a book agent
and collector for an auction room, are the
principal actors in the cast, and are very
comical So also is Miss Jennie Yeamans.
Several specialties were introduced in the
second act and the encores were frequent.
"A Parlor Match" will certainly attract big
lOuca-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
HoLcoms's CASE.
The Testimony About that Par oi
Boots is Continued.

DETRoIT, Jan. 3-This morning A. +.
Hewett, attorney -at-law, Sas the nrst Wit
ness offered IN rebuttal lie took state
ment b. Loundsbefry IL writing. This
statement was produced and Loundsberry 5
signature was identified by the VII
ness. The court ruled out AL but
that part relating to the rubber boots.
TrOstel, the man from whom Holcomb
claims To have purchased the rubber boots,
took the stand and said: / don't recognize
HOlcomb as being there and buying any
revolver and nay book shows none sold that
day HOlcOmb didn't recognize witness at
the Jail and said Trostel had changed his
beard since. Witness had not changed 1t.
HolcOmb told witness Ia the jail here that he
bought thirty ght caliber revolver of wit
hess.
j. II. Pool, hardware dealer, didn't have
any p shells when Manchester claimed he
looked at them ia their store. Witness was
a partner of Hartupee.
Fred LOundsberry denied telling his
mother that he didn't see Holcomb's rubber
boots till several days after the murder.
Hewitt testified that Loundsberry said Hol-
comb took HIM from school on account of
talk about the murder there. Hewitt inter-
viewed LOundsberry at his mothers re-
Quest
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

The annual charity ball to be given by the
managers of St. Marks Home and Hospital
at The Morton, Jan. 13, promises to be the
greatest social event of the season. The
following committees have been appointed;
Executive-Mesdames p r. l.. Pierce, S.
Burford. G. X. johnson, Samuel Sears, b. r.
Pierce.
eception-Mesdames S. Burford. II. ID.
Wallen, A. G. Torrey, c. A. Parker, w. ID.
Stevens. lie Grand Peirce, 4. +. Sweet, A.
NJ. Collins, MeSsrs. W. r. Shelby, E. F.
Uhl c. S. Hazeltine, C. II. Perkins, Geo. g.
Briggs.
Observation-Disclosures Samuel Sears, i. f.
Messmore, r. Z. Sinclair S. r. Wooster, g.
c.. Nelson. +. ID. Collins, De Kraft, Ramsey,
II. f. Hastings James Darragh. f r. Blount
w. s. Hovey, A. i. Worden, ". l.. Graham;
Messrs. j. Penney, J. Mcbride, W. S.
Hovey.
Printing!. +. Olvey, G. ID. Lyon.
Floor Managers-C. Z. Olney, f. Crofton
Fox, Jno. S. Lawrence, Percy Cooke, A. B.
Porter, Geo. L. Pantlind, Thos. NJ. Peirce,
James Ely Granger.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
What S Up?

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The star-board division
of the Channel squadron Mt Portsmouth, has
received urgent orders by telegraph from
of the crews are away on furlough, but have
been summoned by placard and by tele-
graphic orders to be aboard the ship on
Monday. The destination of the squadron
is as yet unknown.
The Plymouth division of the Channel
squadron has received orders identical with
those given the starboard division at Ports
mouth The orders also provide for en-
barking large quantities of munitions. The
places of seamen unable to return in time
will be filled from the reserve force.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
a DANGEROUS CRANK.
F W Morris Arrested tor Beating His
Horse and CDDears Oasfr,tction

F W Morris Arrested tor Beating His
Horse and Swears Destruction.
l.. ". Morris. OF whom il would be wrong
10 speak IN malice. appeared IN Campau
Place yesterday. halted horse which he
was driving and commenced 70 beat il cruel
ly with the butt end of his whip Officer Me
Cue demonstrated with him and told him TO
drive on. Morris replied with an oath and
threatened 10 shoot, aud then drove down
Canal street with the officer after him he
turned up Lyon stteet and soon appeared
again coming down Pearl street, where
McCue stopped the horse and hustled Morris
10 headquarters. He claims that he was IN
vested with the highest authority ia the
ment, from Judge Holmes down 10 the hum
blest patrolman, would be made tO suffer
dearly for the wrong they had done him, and
even referred TO dynamite as an avenger.
Morris laid for a reporter of one of the
morning contemporaries in the Morton
House a few evenings since with "a dirk IN
his sleeve, and has threatened 20 do bodily
injury TO several other representatives of the
press in the city and il Is about time the
proper authorities examined him as TO his
en- the lives and safety of citizens should not
be allowed TO run at large. Ii seems that
Norris actions during the past few months
have been such as would warrant such an ex-
animation
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
BRUTAL AND BLOODY.
Two Sports Engage in a Bare-knuckle
Contest Near Pittsburg

PITTsBURG, Jan. "A desperate bare
knuckle prize fight, London rules, took
place lD barn about three miles south of
this city at a late hour last night, between
Jerry McCloskey, a coal miner, and Ros-
ser Price. of Wales. The stakes we're for
500 side. The fight throughout was
brutal, the men paying no attention what
ever to science. In the tenth round both
men were torn and scratched while blood
was streaming down and clotted in places on
their cheeks and necks, and their bodies
were badly bruised and battered. One of
McCloskey's wild blows struck Price on the
side of the neck, which, followed up by
another, dropped him to the floor senseless,
completely knocked out. The sponge was
thrown no and the referee decided in favor
of McCloskey.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

Franz Iiszt. who IL stiil unsble ~ uork. r
passing the winter AZ Rome.
Henry n StanleY IS 20 BE honorei ~
banquet At Cologne on the 7th instant
Mr. Robert O. Winthrope ia now able a.
sit M part of each day. and his recovery
seems assared
Csriisle's friends SAY he does not uant
Cabinet place, that he would rather Be
Speaker. and can he re-eiarted
NJ Carr. the Secretary - Sfete ~ New
Fsrk. =aFs that NJ Arthnr viii retire fresn
the White H0use = pooFef men than ehen -
snterpd H.
Five physicians uhs here examined hIna
copelade shat General f4fanf i cornpietslF
hrsksr s0~n phssicsIlf md rsanirss sl.slnts
rsss
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
The Susquehanna River on a Spree

PoRT DEPOSIT, Md, Jan. 4.-The ice gorge
became so great last night as to throw water
back upon Port Deposit to a depth of ten
feet above the low water mark, flooding al
most every cellar in the lower end of town,
covering yards and gardens with three feet
of water. At four this morning the water
had risen above and flooded the railroad
tracks. Freight and passenger cars were re-
moved to places of safety. Men are on duty
tonight watching the progress of the rising
waters, and locomotives have steam up
ready to move cars TO still higher points IL
case of necessity. Reports from all points
up the river indicate that the ice is breaking
up. At McCall's Ferry the gorge is twelve
feet higher. At Star Rock the ice is level
with the railroad track.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
The Earthquakes Continue.

Madrid, Jan. Earthquake shocks con-
tinue to be felt at Velaz, Malaga and Feres.
The government is about to construct 800
huts at Albania to shelter the sufferers in
that vicinity
There are incessGnt earthquake shocks at
Albania. The number of corpses which
have been removed from the ruins is 400.
Five hundred we're wounded, and the people
have been almost without food for four
days.
The stencil from the dccaying bodies of the
people and cattle killed by earthquakes at
Albania and elsewhere IS reported TO be un-
bearable. 1t is calculated that 10000 head
of cattle have been killed.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

A White-Haired Sire Who Wanted 10
Die at Police HEADQUARTERS.

man of upwards Of seventy winters staggered
into headquarters last evening and informed
Superintendent Perry he was sick and
wished place to lie down. He was ''very
sick and might not live through the night. ="
man to be parading the streets, inviting
death and prematurely mourning his own
demise but after being assured by the old
man that his better half had forbidden him
TO share her bed and board-eyen turning
him from his own door-for the night, Clerk
Hurley escorted him TO one of those soft beds
always awaiting the unfortunate. Sick-Of
poor whiskey-Alex. Smith, cell II, cash on
hand ten cents.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
Morrison Hopeful.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Dec. "A goodly num-
Der of the members-elect to the Legislature
are here to-day. Col. Morrison arrived this
morning. He expressed himself as confident
of caucus nomination. At present his
most ardent worker is Representative Baker
who says there Is no doubt but that the Wa
terloo Statesman will carry of the prize in
the caucus and in joint session.
Everybody is talking Morrison to-day
and his nomination is clemed on the first
ballot
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
Probable Murder at Bay City.

BAY CRY, Mich. Jan. 3.-This morning in
a small brick building on the corner of
Second and jefferson streets. known as the
block Of hlazes," Lou Hall. a well-known
female character, was found in bed with her
skull crushed aud throat cut. and in a dying
condition. iat-iron and knife stained
with blood. were foun near. Jabe Knight.
a marine engineer. was found IN bed with
the woman and arrested. tie says he does
not know who committed the murderous
deed The death OF the woman Hall is ex-
pected hourly
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
Beecher's Sermon.

NEW YORK. Jan. AT the Plymouth
church prayer meeting in Brooklyn Friday
evening. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher expressed
in a very pathetic manner his sorrow that
the meetings recently had not been well
attended. and particularly that deacons were
conspicuously absent. He said that. although
nearly - years Of age. his health was never
better than now. and that be had never been
better equipped physically and mentally TO
perform the duties of pastor. bnt perhaps
has words hal been trite
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
Met Their Requests.

BELLAIRE, o., Dec 4.-Palmer j. Krouse,
well-known citizen of this place. on going
home from his place of business at an early
hour this morning, was ordered ''hands up,''
by three highwaymen. who suddenly stepped
in front of him. He promptly responded
with report from his pistol, one of the men
falling, while the Others fled. The wounded
man was shot through the breast, and proved
to be Charles Bradford, hitherto highly
respected and prominent citizen. He died
this afternoon.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
a DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.
An Indiana Farmer Fatally Shot 10y
His Son.


TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. "A sad domes-
tic tragedy occurred in the southern part of
this county on New Years eve, news of
which reached this city yesterday. Ira
Smith, well-to-do farmer of that section,
was shot by his son Clinton, aged -, pro-
ducing injuries which will cause death.
The boy some time ago in a rage threw Il
fork at his sister, striking her In the face,
and was sent away by his father. New Years
eve he returned for his clothes, but his
father was absent and his mother would
not allow him 10 take them. When his
father came home the son asked him for his
clothes, and the farmer said, jokingly
''The sheriff has them" At this the son
slipped behind door, seized a shotgun he
had previously loaded, and fired the charge
into his fathers breast, producing fatal in
juries. The boy fled, but was arrested and
placed in Jail. The shooting was entirely
unprovoked and caused much excitement.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

SrRrNor1s1p. @. Dec. t-Dr. Maxwell
who poisoned his four children here a few
weeks ago. and Who has since been confined
IN the county Jail. avsitinQ trial fo7 murder
committed snicide this morning ~ hanging
himspf wiih a towel When fauna his feet
almost torched fhe foor. bnt BE body was
cold An examination ~ his brain wiN he
made by promaaepf physicians here. ss Il
ese supposed he rss insane st the tine ~
fhs ~srs~ffr-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

WAYSE. Mich, Jan. 4-Barnard Harris
and wife, aged people, of Romulus. we're
struck by Michigan Central train in this
village. at o'clock yesterday, while crossing
the track. Both were badly hart
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
KICKED TO DEATH.

A Jealous Husband Brutally Murders
His Wife's Paramour.
PUEBLO, Col, Jan. 4.-Early this morning
brutal murder was committed In Reynolds
gambling room, connected with Bells Va
riety Theatre. Jas. G. Austin, an employe,
was assaulted by Nick Hughes, variety ac-
tor, who knocked Austin down, kicked him
in the neck and stomach, breaking his neck.
Hughes escaped and has not yet been ar
rested. Jealousy was the cause Hughes
recently sent his wife to St Louis TO get her
away from Austin. Austin was released
from the Colorado Penitentiary few
months ago, after serving five years for
forgery. His mother Mrs. Flora Smith, re-
sides at 60 West 18th street, New York.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

Fts1s. Jan. 4-Censrsl Ta~zH bss enc
wsr 4 = announced that tfenersl Neefisr
hss ren smother vistery ~ Cha. routing -
or Chinss. NJ ds*sis ks~s ksen Fs~sives.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
FreInghuxsen Coz the suprene eench.

WASHINGTON, Jan. A rumor prevails
that should Justice Brady retire. Secretary
Frelinghuysen will be appointed Associate
Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
r--..atn Get oa easIlr.

w..,.xsrox. Jan. 4-The friends of
80. Ssarfh. army paFuosster. oho recently
..-..,.t ffa On q spree. aFe uslnz
ief' So =, srslacp the President =, sliow
ever ..-;.,,, Orders - rsizh snrhr %
e.. .s-..,s.~ s~s irnpsrs~~s
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

WASHINGTON. Dec. a colored man
named Scott Goats to-day shot and killed
= colored woman named Tda Henderson.
Jealousy is assigned as the cause.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

and on up 20 the best quality Plush which We
have commenced selling ~ the most fearful low
prices. SPRING a COMPANY.
Black Chshmere< and al wool goods of THE
description you can buy AZ the most astounding
low prices. hich you will readily upon exam
inBtlon. SPRING x ttXFANN.
Shswls Marked WAY down ~ Lower Price~ tllAs
known.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
What the Bags Contain.
The work done ~ The mil carriers n tlli'
city during Decernbsr vas - follows
Teschirg re Young idea s4o~ %
Shoot

Vinegar. Porter block. hss jzsf recsaved 3
lsrrs los of the L. & Nail writing paper
Dsckets. A. sites. ocsssts sach. rfseszsef II
TIE nnerket. also ptrforefed scrxtnf hooks
sn3 u cerfs. ard composition books al
sfylea. sizes sd Frinn<
A exfrs fnaucernart III ~ rj~~n t>scA-
80 brvins II cusx+s<ss-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

These shswls will be al closed ~ these rrioes
SPRING A COMPANY.
Our stock OF Cloths Doe-skins Kentucky Jeans
and in fact everything FOR nsn and boys' wesr
you viii save Tote of money by 1uying st ouI store.
Seeing IL believing. hPRfNG A IoMPAN1.
Cloakings Of every description az half the usual
price srRISo a C0MPANr.
We have struck grea, bargain IN Black slks
and offer from the lut superior quality az the
This silk made Ia retail f0r q dollar and
have marked the goods viii ssfonish all.
SrRING A COMPANY.
We give notice 20 the Farmer. the Mechanic and
Ia all labOring men and women that our prices on
Dry Goods Will be nade 20 correspond with the
low pric>e prevailing, not only FOR their isbor but
for all kinds 81 prodnce RAISED upon the farm.
visit our storr and judge for yourselves.
Sr1uN0 A COMPANY.
FlsnDels of all descriptions marked down ~
the most wonderful low pfIcf~ pC f1c 1Zitc. I5c.
l7c 3Dc, ISc During = busino~s experience - MP
ward of thirty i've years VI have newer known
eDch valne< Tor the money - nov prevail IN each
DepartmeD; ~ our Store No natfer vha; your
wants may be in the Dry Goods line 700 VIII find
every article marked corresponding viii the
gresi scsrciiv of muney. A bDsbel - vhest viii
purchase more goods from our Eeiablishrnent
than II ever would sincf the foundation - the
world. STRING A toMpkvf.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

Beautiful Plaids and excellent value for only
and : cents per yard.
Worsted Dress Goods Ia beautifui hrocsde pat
terms in all the mcst fashionable colorS for only
one milling per yard SPRING A COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

l6 yards beautiful Brccade Dress Soods for One
Dollar.
GOOD White Flannel for only nine cents.
tiinghams for onl, e. and 4 cents per yard
SPRI >o A COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

We still continue the great sale al the lowest
prices ever recorded only mark the wonderful
reductions
SPRING A COMPkSY
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05
a THUNDERBOlT
IN THE DRY GOODS CAMP.
Dealers ParaIyzed Spring s. Com
panys Low Prices the Prevailing
Cause Read What They Say Abou,

We promise our patrons and the thousands u
people who may visit our store during the next
year DRY Goods ana Carpets of every description
az lower prices than ever known.
SPfaN0 A COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-05

Dollar.
p yards good twill Crash tOweline for One Do
lar. a
Id yards good Cotton FLANNEL for One Dollar.
Elegant Iashmeres IN all colOrs only sc kno
2ac. better goods ohan you viii Ind elsewhere Fer
double the money.
6ood Ialicos for onls and cent? per Iard.
PLAID Dress GOcds for onls -four and one-hsf
cents per yari.
SPRING a COMPArr
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greece B~us On war.
The lesAtug usese Of the Nerthwes
-AtWnys 20 the freat.

Having Jus, received Al immerse line
OF goods. ve will sell them cheaper than
ever before. Parties desiring 10 60 10
Housekeeping will 6nd 10 TO Their 80,
vantage TO examine our goods arc
prices before euying elsewhere We
mean business. and no common. every
day Newspaper talk. We vish 20 i'm
press IL upon oar patrons that ve isa-
port largely and direct from the rae
tories. and Ne mark our goods With
plain sigorcs. makirg 10 easy for the
most inexperienced 70 boy, ss veil AZ
for tAose that understand the goods.
Thus we facilitate our hosincss and DIS
psnse With high priced statesmen We
have Q stock on hand that vas never
before seen on Puget Sound. 10 VII
nav VOC TO visit our establish ment.
uhesheY haying or not. Get eur price,,
by all means. before buying. del
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FOREIGN.
Caeeres Apprsaehsnx Lima.


LIMA, Nov. 30-General Ossercs 10
three miles from Lima. A tiRht is nov
going on between the Government
troops and the forces under his con-
mand. Trade here is at standstill and
many business houses are being closed.
The Bsrmese Collapse
RASoooS, Nov. 30.-Kine Thebav. be
coming alarmed at the rapid approach
of the British forces, sent messenger
TO Gen. Pendereast begging him TO
grant IA armistice for the purpose OF
peaceably settling the difficulty between
burmah and the Indian Government.
Pendergast. in reply. demanded the
surrender Of the Burmese army ana
Mandalay, the capital. stating that only
then could he entertain any requees
looking 10 q settlement OF the dispute.
rhebav aeceded to the terms and the
Ava forts. With eight guns, were turned
over 10 the British troops A garrison
Gas placed there and the British troops
or decided TO Msndslay on the 18TH
A Crisis Predicted.
LoSpos, Nov. So.-The Paris sorree-
pondent Of the Times predicts the fall
Of she Brissou Oaoines, In q few days,
on the Tonquin question.
Greece Beat On war.
ArHxxs. Nov. 3o.-rhe President OF
the Council has informed the fors ian
Consuls that il IL feared that . struggle
between Greece and Turkey 10 inevi-
table.
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Heavy suit.

Nrw YoRk. Nov. 30.-Sait was en-
ssrsd today by the District Attorney for
Do United States against John Led
Iafd Hedge TO recover LOO. with
interest from May 2l, 1875. The &C
Voc u based on an account with Mr..
hodee a. former Paymaster In the
United States army.