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Complimentary or Otherwise.

CofhpI1nlentAry OtherWlse.
Hartford Post.
Dean Jenckes, who preached the Hendricks
funeral sermon, must be the Western Dr. New.
man.
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"A Disloyal Suspicion.

PHILADELPHIA Record (Dem)
Mr.. Iiden reasons like man not unconnsctsd
with iron works 0""o.'o~
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That's Why We Laugh.
An Acceptable Present,

st. Louis Republican.
indianapolis is to build new Union Depot
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An Inquiry of General Application.

BOStOn IICfaIu.
Once moro we venture to inquire why the men
who sell rum should have more influence in the
city election than the men who sell bread, and
meat and clothing2
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ical injury, to take the privileges now which
he missed before
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Telephone Calls.
Business Office. 238 Editorial Rooms. .242
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A Bottle of Colgat & Co s Cashmere Bouquet
Perfume for the Handkerchief
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THE discovery has been unavoidably delayed,
for reasons not necessary TO state but the cradle
in which President Cleveland was rocked as an
infant has been found at Pulaski. Tenn. When
Cleveand's father changed his place of residence,
the cradle fell into the hands of who
afterwards moved to Pulaski. During the war
his house was sacked by Morgan's men, and
when he fed he threw the cradle into creek
short time ago two citizens Of Pulaski while
fishing, found the cradle in the creek, and when
they threw it into their wagon for a seat one END
broke and written paper fell out Enough
was deciphered to show that it had been made
by L. and S. Cleveland for Stephen Grover, son
of Aaron Cleveland. Richard, who made the
discovery, Informed the President who replied
as follows: II am fnlly persuaded that the
cradle is genuine. I have often heard my
mother speak of it. and since the war have tried
to get it, but learned that German peddler had
1t. shall be glad to receive photograph, and
If you will part with the cradle itself l will be
glad to accept Oh any moneyed terms you de-
SIRE" 1t would be very hard to accept all this
as true but since the foregoing facts were elici-
ted secret spring-not the spring that fed the
creek into which the cradle was thrown
has been found in this ancient
piece of furniture, the accidental touching of
which revealed a drawer, in which was hidden
away photograph of Mr.. Cleveland as he APP
peared when being inaugurated President In
the same drawer were two other photographs.
of lady and little boy. There can be no
kind of doubt that this is the genuine Jacob
Townsend cradle in which Mr. Cleveland was
rocked. The cradle is made of beaten gold
which explains how it came to be at the bottom
of creek for twenty years.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Mrs. Seth Stanley and her child were fatally
burned in prairie fire, near Valley City, Mimi,
on Saturday night
Charles NJ. Dozer, town marshal of Alexan-
dria, La, shot and killed Robert Gaffney, in
Pinevlle, Friday night. An old feud was the
cause.
Swede named Olsen. who was boating with
his daughter in a skiff, near ST. Paul, Mimi,
collided with the steamer Ida Campbell, the
Mississippi last evening. The skiff capsized and
both were drowned. The bodies have not yet
been recovered.
The exports of specie from New York during
the past week were 1928, GIG. Of this amount,
the exports to Europe $l58, 426 in silver
and S., 400 in gold The exports to Havana
were So, $50 in silver. The imports of specie at
New York during the week were $3.50, 749.
John Wilson, the self-confessed murderer
of Anthony Daley, Morristown, Pa, in
February. 1884, was lodged in the county Jail at
that place yesterday. He declined to talk in
reference to the crime. Counsel has been
secured for him, and hearing will take place
this morning
The naval board of appraisers. Consisting of
Captain Harrison, Captain Matthews, Naval
Constructors Webb and Murch, and Chief
Engineer Baker have completed their appraise-
ment of material hand and work done at
Roach's snip-yard, at Chester, for the govern
ment, and will present the result of their labor,
which is said to be very satisfactory to the
assignees, to Secretary Whitney.
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THE NEW YORK CANVASS.
Letter of Acceptance of Ira Davenport, Re-
publican Candidate for Ssoxernor.

Letter of Acceptance of Ira Davenport, Re-
publican Candidate for Governor.
The letter of acceptance of the Hon. Ira
of New York, is as follows:
'ro the Hon. James w Hustled. Chairman Of the
Republican State conventions:
the formal notification through you of my nom
ination to the high Office of Governor of the
State of New York by the Republican State con-
yention lately assembled at Saratoga. l accept
the nomination with a deep sense of the honor
thus conferred To be named for place of
such distinction by the great party in favor Of
whose nominees l cast nay first vote. and with
whom it has been my privilege ever since to act,
and to learn, as have been assured that the
action of the convention seems to meet with the
popular approval. is certainly than suffi-
Gent to satisfy any reasonable ambition but at
the same time it disturbs me with sense of
great and unlooked-for responsibility.
II am conscious, however, of a sincere pur-
pose, In case my nomination should be ratified
by an election, to discharge the duties OF the
Office with fidelity and with firm regard to the
interests of the State.
1.-The summary of Republican opinion touch
ing the vital questions Of the present time en-
bodied in the conventions platform is worthy of
party which has from the beginning acted
upon definite ideas, frankly expressed and fear
party has still vigorous life, and believe that
it has high mission yet to accomplish.
sit will not be expected on the present occa
sion that should discuss at length tha subjects
embraced in the resolutions Of the convention
1t will be sufficient to record my cordial adhesion
to the line Of policy and legislation there marked
out ! would, however, remark that the EN-,
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BELLE BOYD IN A NEW ROLE.
Suing a Newspaper for Damages-Career of
the Ex-Confederate Spy.
Chicago Special.

Chicago Special
woman who can relate remarkable life his
tory appeared before the Chicago public yester-
day as complainant in a libel suit against the
Tribune. On Sept. 30 that paper published a
despatch from ST. Louis stating that Belle Boyd
the ex-confederate spy had put up at Hurst's
Hotel, but had gone from there to the St
James, leaving her trunk at the former place tThe
article did not state that she had eluded board
BILL but left that to be inferred, and facetously
described the contents of the trunk. which was
opened by the people at the Hurst House The
mention of pair of old corsets. slipper, a plug
of tobacco and a God Bless Our Home" motto
as the only contents of the trunk incensed the
lady. and she sued for S., 900 damages.
Belle Boyd, or Mrs Ham mond-for that is the
name under which she brings the suit-was seen
this morning at the Revere House by reporter.
She is woman of tall and graceful form and a
face in which still fingers much of the beauty
which it possessed when its owner became fam
Gus during the
Il am opposed" she said, ''to the newspapers
publishing my private affairs, with the object of
making me ridiculous. Not only has that story
which was entirely false, wounded my pride but
it has done me great injury here and elsewhere
If am poor land the ladys blue eyes filled
with tears lit is not my fault. 1t was matter
between the hotel people and myself"
Of her career, which made the name of Belle
Boyd famous the world over, she said
when the war began was girl of fifteen
just out of school and enthusiastic in my love
for my Countrywide South. What did for the
cause was not done in the consciousness that
was spy. I only wanted to help my peo-
pie. / was exchanged for a Union colonel, and
when got back to the Southern army received
an enthusiastic reception. In 1864 l was sent to
England with dispatches from the confederate
government, and ran the blockade in the steamer
Greyhound. was captured at sea, with my
dispatches, the Greyhound having been run
down by the Connecticut, under command of
Lieutenant Harding
1.-THE lieutenant fell in love with me and per-
mitted the captain of the Greyhound to escape.
/ was brought to Washington again a prisoner,
but was banished to Canada, to be shot the next
time was caught Lieutenant Harding was
| court martaled and dismissed from the service.
He went to England, and the same summer
1854 we were married in London l received
the most distinguished attentions there.
After ! was left widow in England went
on the stage. In 1867 made my first appear
ance on the stage in America with Ben De Bar,
and after that starred two seasons Then
married Colonel Hammond at New Orleans, and
lived quietly in Texas until little over year
ago. Colonel Hammond is now afflicted with
softening of the brain, and I am compelled to
support myself and three children. / intend to
return to the stage and make name for myself
yetn
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Obscene Books in London.

UaZtLLE.
Hundreds of obscene books are published and
sold every year by those who are considered by
the outside public the most respectable of their
trade. 1t is superstition that these queer
books are to be bought in Hoywell street. but it
is great mistake We know at least one large
shop in the best part of the West End where if
you are known, you can buy some of the most
filthy and disgraceful literature that mas ever
been published. Of course these books are not
shown to any one who chooses to ask for them.
and, indeed, We're stranger to inquire for any
thing OF the sort the probability is that he would
be shown the door; but if he is properly intro
duced, has the taste and long purse he may
revel in delights which, though not exactly
archaic" are no doubt just as efficacious for
the purpose required. With regard to these
'quisby" books, as they are called in the trade
here Is the opinion of a person who deals good
deal in them: II think" said he, that gentle
man ought to have just whatever he can pay
for'-including stolen goods, we suppose
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Without Insurance.

Manchester IN. H.) Mirror
Thirty Thousand dollars of insurance expired
In this city Sunday noon on the stock of goods
of one Of our leaning merchants. He has tried
everywhere through agencies in this State. Bos
ton, and New York to place insurance in reliable
companies without success The policies of over
l30 persons have expired in this city during the
past month. with no hopes of renewal under the
present laws of New Hampshire There is NOT
insurance capital enough in the State. and
will not be enough, if the three companies
that started with capital of 800, 900 and as
many more should be formed, to insure the
stock In the store named. What shall be donel
Business cannot live without insurance. will not
stay where insurance cannot be had
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Barns Burned.
Minor Notes.

It is reported that James Rankins. who is sus-
pected of completely in the McMullen murders,
has disappeared from Glendale, Montgomery
county.
member of the Charlottesville Council in
their next meeting some rare facts about
another member of that body being bribed with
81, 900 by a certain water works company.
DIR. Cain, prominent physician, formerly of
Bunker Hill, now of Santa Fee, Miami county,
was thrown from his buggy on Saturday by
runaway horse. When found he was in help
less and unconscious condition. Medical aid was
summond, and grave doubts are expressed as
to his recovery.
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ILLINOIS.
Cuttings from Correspondence and Gleanings
from Exchanyes

from Exchanges.
On Thursday night Joshua D. Gardner,
farmer residing near Woodlawn, was knocked
down by some unknown person and robbed of a
small sum of money The old man was badly.
injured, but may recover.
At Monticello, a two year-old daughter of
Lewis Combs was pushed into kettle of boiling
water at the residence of David Brufitt, and was
scalded to death. This is the third and last child
of Mr. Combs to die an accidental death re-
Gently.
Six miles south of Shelbyvile on Saturday,
two ouggies containing some ladies were going
along the road, when they were met by runa-
way team and coliided overturning all three
vehicles. A Mrs. Compton was seriously if not
fatally hurt, and Mrs. William Homrighous
severely injured. The other occupants escaped
with slight injuries. Mrs Homrighous had her
arm broken and shoulder put out of joint with
other injuries that may result seriously.
On Friday night desperate fight took place
between two farm laborers in the employ of a
farmer named Harrison, residing near Ring
wood. The men fought with pitchforks and
Knives and one of the combatants Selma Sny-
der. was killed. His murderer's name is Alexan.
der Gray. They quarreled about unloading some
hay, and first fell to fighting with pitchforks;
but as the fight grew hotter, Gray is supposed to
have drawn knife and stabbed Snyder to the
heart, though he claims that Snyder fell on his
own knife and killed himself. AS nobody saw
the combat, 1t may be impossible to disprove
Grays statement
The trial of James FL. Danley, for forgery,
which has been in progress at Lincoln, closed on
Saturday night, with verdict of acquittaL
Daney's defense was that he had genuine note
in his possession that belonged to his father and
that he had been authorized to negotiate it; that
he had occasion to make copy of the pote for
his brother, who executed it, and when he DAN
leyl sold the note he got hold of the copy by
mistake, and did not discover it until after he
was indicted. The original was sent to his
brother for a copy and was lost There are nine
teen other cases against Danley for uttering fc-
titious paper, but they have all be continued to
the next term of court
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Lord Gives Astonishm emit.


Our usually correct contemporary, the Even
ing Post, quotes Warren Hastings as the gentle
man who was surprised at his own moderation
in not helping himself to more movables in India
when they were to be had for the taking Of
course, the Post had reference to Lord Give. That
able predecessor of Hastings, when impeached
In the House of Commons for his rapaeity said,
when explaining how he had only siezed about
f250O0O vt the treasure Of Bengal at Moorshed-
a6ad, when he might have bagged millions:
by God. Mr.. Chairman, at this moment stand
astouished ut my own moderation Give was
no mugwump, be il understood
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Merit Tardily Rewarded.
pitfEhur0

Pittsburg Chronicle.
ISIS" called out Johnny De Wigs to his lit
erary sister, this morning, 'here's an item that
will interest you"
What is it, Johnny2n
Cleveland has appointed Shakespeare post
master at Kalamazoo"
Good for Cleveland. am glad to see he is
literary man. and has rewarded the genius who
could write such lovely plays"
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The Truthful BOniface.

LousviIIe Courier Journal.
Mr.. d. A. Coffin is the most truthful. if not the
most facetious. hotel-keeper in Maine. He ad-
vertises on his envelope: 1.-The original and only
third-cass hotel in Maine-where everything
fails to suit-tough beefsteak, dirty rooms use
less servants. debiitated coffee. This house, of
world wide bad reputation is owned, occupie
and presided over by the LATEST man in the
State. Satisfaction not guaranteed; no money
refunded. Di!apidated stable in connection.
Everything warranted strictly shoddy.s
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A Comprehensive Embrace.

Pittsburg Chronicle.
Beechsr has got his blooming case of hay fever
laid away for the winter and has time to rise
and remark that for the President he is DEM
ocrat, and for Governor he is a Republican lt
takes great man to thus clasp in one brotneriy
EN- braca both political parties.
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Oh
all Kinds in the Two States. -
Horrible Death of Charles CONSIDERATIONS
Killed-KnightstOwn Agricultural
SS0ciation-Gleanings. /.
INDIANA.

Charles Combs Ground to Pieces Under Tho
Wheels of a Railroad Train.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, Oct. H-Charles Combs, whs
lived at London, was killed there about o'clock
this evening, while attempting to board an east
bound freight train He fell under the cars, and
was badly mangled. Combs was about twenty
eight years old, and leaves young wife.
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81. Louis KepnbIcan.
When lawiess men strike the first blow the law
should so strike the second that there can be no
occasion for third.
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Brakeman Killed.

Brakeman Killed.
Special to the indianapolis Journa1.
WABASH, Oct. IA fatal accident occurred
yesterday at Benton Harbor, Mich. w. A. Cur
ry, baggagemaster on the Cincinnati. Wabash &
Michigan railway. and well known on the road,
was assisting in switching cars, and was riding
on fat-ear, when sudden jolt threw him over
the end, the wheels passing over his abdomen,
mangling the body IN a terrible manner Curry
lived but a few hours. He leaves wife and
several children, in destitute circumstances. A
subscription paper was started and sent down
the road last night A liberal sum has already
been pledged for the family.
Knightstown Union Agricultural Association.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KNIGHTsTowN. Oct. 12.-The officers and
directors of Knightstown Union Agricultural
Association met in annual session here yester-
day and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, DR.. R. A. Smith.
Greensboro; vice president. Thos Jones. Rush
secretary j. M. White, Knightstown. Directors
Hancock county, Charles H. Fort, g. w.
Sourwine, B. F. Reeves; Rush county, w. L.
Walker, j. L. Phelps Geo. Hall; Henry county
w. H. Risk, r. Il. Cooper, Ed White.
Barns Burned.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
UNION CITY, Oct n.--At 2:30 this afternoon
the barns of II. D. Sipes and J. H. Barner Of
this place, were set on fire by some means UNI
known. Both buildings. with their contents,
were consumed. The loss on both is about.
81, 000 we'll covered by insurance.
The undergrad of John Kuntz, furniture
manufacturer, Immediately adjoining. was saved
by the hose companies, without material dam
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-01-14
CIRCUIT CoURT-JEFyERsON COUNTY.
WILHELM UMLAND.
Plaintiff.
vs.
NILBELNINA INLAND,
Defendant.

TRg STATE or Wisconsin,, To the saSd Defend
ant:
twenty daya after service of this sum mons ex-
elusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
In case Of your failure % to do. Judgment will
be rendered against you according TO the de-
mand Of the complaint.
G.. r. FIELD,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. Address, WATERFOWL, Jefferson Co., Wis.
ew7
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-01-14
Legal Advertisements
COUNTY CoURr-JEFFERsoN COUNTY.

In the matter of the descent of the lands of Pc
ter Byrne, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of Ann
Byrne, Luke Byrne, John Byrne and Theresa
Bryne, representing among other things that
Peter Byrne, late of the town of WatertoWn, in
said Jefferson County, died in the month of Au-
gust, 1860, being at the time of his decease
resident of said town of WatertOWn, i'll said
county; that there are no debts of the said de-
ceased un aid; that said deceased left certain
real estate situated i'll said town of WatertoWn
described as follows towit 20 acres OF land to be
taken from the north end of the east half OF the
northwest quarter of section thirteen. the south
line OF said twenty acres to run parallel with the
north line thereof; also the east half Of the south
west quarter of section twelve excepting and
reserving tw enty acres on the north side thereof,
heretofore decided to John Clark: also the north
west quartz: of the northwest quarter of section
thirteen aforesaid, II in township eight, north of
Range fourteen east, that said deceased lett
widow SAID Ann Byrne, and twelve children,
who are his sole heirs at law: and that eight of
said children have conveyed all their interest
Ill said real estate to said Ann Byrne; and that
by certain conveyanceS said Luke Byrne has
become the sole owner in fee of forty of
the aforsa1d lands, and said Ann Byrne (said
widow and Theresa Byrne John Byrne and
Peter ByTne Qhree of said children) have be-
come the sole owners in fee of the remaining
so acres of said lands in common and undivided,
subject 10 the dover and homestead rights at
said widow; and that no administration has
been had upon the estate of said deceased; and
praying this court to take the proofs and deter
mine the descent of said real estate.
IT Is ORDERED, That said petition be hoard
and the proofs taken by this court, on Tuesday,
being the 18th day of January, A. D. 1885, at II
O'clock a. m at the Office of the County Judge
in the city of Jefferson in said county; and that
notice OF such hearing be given to all persons
interested by publication OF tn order once in
each week for three weeks before the day of
such hearing, in the Watertown Republican, q
weekly newspaper printed and published at the
City of watertown in said county, and By SER
vice or mailing copy of said petition and of
this order to any person interested residing out
OF this county as required by law.
Dated JEFF, rson, Wis, Nove N Der 25th, 1884.
BY the Court,
HENRY COLONIUS,
Sw< County Judge.