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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

They Endorse the Administration and
Renominate Lowery.

JACKSON, Miss., Aug. l9.-Ths Democratic
State Convention met at noon to-day with .
full delegation present. There being no
contests little time was lost in org anizstion.
Resolutions complimentary to Lamar we're
passed and President Cleveland was CON-
NEEDED for his appointments and the
policy Of the administration 40 far as dis
closed were endorsed by unanimous vote.
Only two nominations were made for Gov
srnor. Featherstone and Walker declining to
allow the use Of their names. On the first
ballot Robert Lowery, the present incum-
berenf, received 1872 votes, Dnrden 46, Bland
2. Stands, the present Lieutenant Cover
Of i50 to 30. After six inenectaal ballots
for Secretary Of State, at $50 the convention
adjourned till tomorrow.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
SMALLPOX at Toronto.

ToRoSro. Aug. f90Tvo cases of email
pox have been discovered in Toronto which
we're imported from Montreal. The local
health authorities have taken iimsy precau-
tions TO prevent the spread Of the disease
They say they are waiting for another ca-e
before opening a hospital One case is in q
rov Of lightly built houses, there being bu,
lsth and plaster partitions between each
The Globe asks the Provincial Board of
Health to take the matter IN hand.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

CAlJrpe.
We never sold these goods during the war
for over fifty cents per yard although the
price for the best at that time at Wholesale
was exactly this price and remained 40 for
nearly the entire year Of 1854 We are Low
selling the very best quality for the extreme
low price Of FIVE to seven oents per yard.
People never found fault or complained in
the least Of the prices Of goods during all
this time. Ten yards ef Calico for ave dol
lars. twelve yards for sis dollars. We ofte u
sold pieces of Sheetings from thirty-nve 70
forty dollars per piecs.
Spool Cotton at this time vae sold for
twenty. five cents per spool; DSess- lining
Cambrios &c; Corsst Drills Go - lie.
Ginghauns that 10 nov cell for &c 10 IOc
we're sold for 50c TO 60c per yard
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
Are You Of for a Lark
DURING THE HEATED TERN.

Besides the seventy thousand mare pe-,p
Who live IN and immediately sFsand tsn.s
hspids. there thousands 81 tourists to Ia snl
plisc with suitable rlothiss and W desire
o~il attention 10 some Of our summer Egui
m~nts. We uDdsftsks 10 supply the ~sDs> 81 a
male ses in tie matter ~ sI,Isrel from the fin
the infant ie~sss of bst,s clothins and g.uis
k!lt skirts az throush all the stages ~ knioks
bockers for small boss Gas and - slish soiss q
fouths and Young Men lain nsssi sslsS z.
middie@s-d and old men Not ouly Clo'hs. b
Undsrci"ths~ ~ ever, aesoi iption. and all that
embraced IN the term "furnlsiins" of -fsi
inss." ~ cal them Tourists visiting a.
Northern Lases. sss, stsor.-s of Mountains withos
. light overcoat hable % e,perienos s~rlax
discomfort One ~ the nicssi thing 90 trsvel /,
or wear on saonla n. 10 d Norfolk Jsckes. - q
tourist plated Blouse Ne have them in var1sg
patterns and prc.~
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
hORATIO SEYMOUR PUBLIC.
He Advocates the improvement OF the
New York Canals.

UTIcA, N. Y, Aug. ia conference of
improvement of canals, met at noon to-day
in the City Hall. Among those present were
ex-Gov. Seymour, Hon. Orlando b. Potter,
Col. Frederick A. Conkling and A. Is. Miller,
of New York City. Ambrose Snow, of New
York, called the conference To order and
Miller explained at length the object of the
meeting and the interests at stake. Ex- Gov.
Seymour took the chair amid great applause
and cheers. He spoke WITH much fire, elo-
quence and earnestness, advocating the i'm
provement of the canals by the people of the
State, which they had largely contributed to
make the greatest in the Union.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

ksrsyszoo. Nich.. Aas I9.-fsilbert VII
son. formerly for ioug fiuse IN Business n
tins city. Pei from an .pple tree "A = nszht
s1cces<fai attempts ~ =1iczde here lssf n Oh
Ms. W-bb tired b the morphine route ard
NIss Cors ty the rfTers TsteTY rsy, bat
both rsre ss~ed Tse zsrne - bs-e-b -bsil
b~tveen the policemen ard 6renaer resulted
. favor of ths rieids~s q tie ioc1st.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
The OAR AT ALBANY.
Preparations for the Coming Four
Dared Contest.

Of sporting men were on hand to-day to
witness the practice spins of Hosmer and
Gaudaur, and Courtney and Conley. The
men are in fine trim. Some boasting sports
were present and wanted to bet two 10 one
On Hosmer and Gaudaur, but when
al Albany man offered to bet even,
they did not come TO the scratch. IL is an
ticipatsd that there will be Q large crowd in
attendance tomorrow. Tho referee, Chas.
Francis, Of the Troy Times, will be rowed
over the course in siI-oared gig by MEM
bers Of the Albany rowing club. The man.
ager of the event has engaged the tug "Wat-
kins" for the accommodation OF reprssen-
tstives of the press. Albany people esnsr-
ally believe Courtney and Conley will win.
"a Hosmer and Gaudaur will have to break
the record 70 get the best Of il.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
Conkling tor Orator.

BosroN, Aug. 13.-The city government
met yesterday to take action for holding
Grant memorial services. The committee
oration. John Boyle O'ReiIey was invited
to act az poet. Howard M. Dew will prepare
special music. and Julia Ward Howe will
read An ode. In case Mr.. Conkling refuses
or cannot return from Europe in season,
Henry Ward Beecher will be asked TO fli his
place. and il he r. fuses the next choice of the
committee is q. w. Curtis.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
THE EXPORT ASSOCIATION.
1.-The American Spirit Company Or
ganixed at Chicago.

CHICAGO. Aug. 19.-The Western Export
Association was in session all day to-day.
The States represented were Illinois. Iowa,
Mississippi, Wisconsin, Nebraska, New York,
Ohio, Indiana and California. An organic
alton to be known as the american SPIRIT
Company" was formed with capital stock
of 100000. The meeting was of the opin-
ion that production could not be restricted,
and it was agreed that the company should
buy 40 much of the goods up to a certain
point, to be determined hereafter, at a price
also to be fixed and the overproduction for
expectation at figure to be determined in
the FUTURE
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

REED CrrY. Aug. 19.-Robert Dedrich, of
East Saginaw, is erecting building here to
be used as refrigerator and bottling estab-
lishment. He will bottle Toledo lager
Hon. John Jones, of Albany, n. Y, lately
appointed United States Land Commission
er, has arrived and will make Reed City his
headquarters.-The eleventh annual fair
of the Osceola County Agricultural Society
promises to be the beet ever held; $500
will be given in premiums. The principal
attraction will be hose race between Reed
City and Evart companies.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
Trains Running or the Wabash

ST. LOUIS. Aug I9-Trains are running as
usual apon the Wabash to-day. The strike
committee claim, however. thai by the end
Of the week matters vii b. different The
order forbidding ulenhers q ths order 20
repair OF handle " Wsbash cars has not ~ YET
been uniteiiy acted upon becsuse of wish
% acf in peTfect snison All over the South
Western and Union Pscifc Systsm.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
SIR FRANCIS HINcKs DEAD.
Falls a Victim to tho Smallpox epi-
denic in Montreal

MoSrsDAL, Aua. 19.-Sir Francis Hincks
is dead Of SMALLPOX. He was a native Of
Cork. having been born there ~ pears ago.
After being educated in Belfast College hs
came to Canada, where he became succees-
ively an N. 2. p. and prime minister. On
became Governor Of Barbados, and from
1852 TO 1859 WA Governor Of British New
Guinea In October, 1859, having been
previously knishted. he vss sworn in -
financial minister, vice Hon. John Rose
He held the Office until fs73. when he prac-
ticsily retired from public life
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

Sr.ecisl DisF~fss - rEE TELsekss
DFTRoTE. Aag. So ] A. N1he Board -
Msnsgers Of fhs Soldiers Home bsllose5 tiH
II O'Clock - night vith0uf reaching de<5-
.ion. sn5 thsn sd5y1rped tiE morning
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

NKT Yokz. Aag. 1e.-Tbe celebrated actor.
plsyurisht and composer. WiB I. Carleton.
committed suicide ~ inhslins gss this
morning. The csu-e j. sid 70 hsv. ben iIl
health and psnt of far6s
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

PEuArszPsrs. Pa. tuz I9.--It = unS-r-
stoci shst about sfty pe-sons we're Dismissed
from she mint yesterday By sspt Fox. ard
thsf ather rsmovsis rln speedily foilo~
The ti4chsrz>d szpisy~s are ssid - - al
Repuhho~zs
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

We would mention our handsome kilee =
Jsrssy~. q nice S~ilors suite or q plain o
plssasd Bloose Suit. They srs not sssnu6x~
sAdins an sstrs pair or too ~ short AZ ~
psnss - the csse ms, bs. f,r emers~ncs. end
not fussvt Go Ia, In ss,ock 81 Shirt wsisss eli q
~ fsom r. o~nss a. ei-s0. Our Pane, Rwsu11
and Cheviot waist. will prpve scc~ps~bis q
many ocossi"ns. but for = rsmble. az bo~ssns. q
boys viil want one ~ onf popular -isc~d fpuo
YiAnnel Bhir1 Wasss
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

BarT1E Cssgx. Mioh. Anw 1s-F -ed5is.
the I0-yesr ol6 soa - N-s. V n wsrtn.
wss found arorned u kslsnoszoo rivsr this
afternoon. He v~nf 6shIns yesterday ard
d5c BOT retain.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

Ngv ToEE Ara fs Pre- in the hold -
ffse st.snger HSafurris - dag, 3sulsge3 =
csrgo - ooft0n cyutzigrsee - Liverpool. ~
tfse esfenf a Szgb - steamer VS. iylus
~ per 1S Nortb River.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
BASE. BALL

Detroit t... 0 O1 O o. 2
Buffalo ...........0 o q y o O. 3
Base hits. Detroits 8. Buffalo 8. Errorr De-
troits 1, Buffalo 4. Pitchers, Getzein and Wood.
Umpire. Gaffney.
New York. k.....0 0 0 o o. s
Philadelphia. 8 0 o o 0 o l.
Base hits, New York e Philadelphia 3. Er-
rors, New York z. Philadelphia s. Pitchers,
Keefe and Ferguson. Umpire, Ferguson.
Providence ......... o 5 o 2 D 0-10
Boston ...............0 o o D 0 a.
Base hits, Providence 5. Boston IL. Errors.
Providence 9. Boston Is. Pitchers. Radbourne
and Bufinton. Umpire. Curry.
Chicago ...l o 2Ol %
bt. Louie. .... o o o 0 1-S
Bas hits, Chicago II. 81. Louis Q Errors,
Chicago =, st. Louis 2. Pitchers, Mccormick
and Sweeney Umpire. Sullivan.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
Extreme Prices of Dry Goods.

i~S1tS s.ie ssArs sSO. elsht neaths hsfore ths
oolisIss st tAs soathern Confssczeey. estts1l.
~oo, aud siik tabrsns r~olsd ths hlSisss pelsat
IA srics esef kaown. whiie 1s-iss sserythins
manufactured iroa tho~e srtlels~ 10 cAssssx than
hissofs gives Ans sseo0uL
lafse parton ~ the prs-snt s.apalstion sf
thss eooosrs Will prohahls do1ts the sssarsc, 81
tia tshle fafaishso helos shovins the prizes 81
soS-ss ia the year lsas a. oo1pss~5 viii ts-a.s
but the READERS thai the srsoss
here given sre substantially eotre<t ks.n bods
~bo may si.anos to thIs ~ili d0 weil a. pr,
the Isag,sf II viii no doubt t< interesting
ss o refer nee In future sesrs.
nfaiso A Gonfssf
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

III. Benediction. n....-..--.....-Be Bev. Il. IL. Smons.
Supper at p. m.
Dress parade at p.
Retreat and artillery salute at sunset.
Tattoo at $50 .. m.
Tape st 10 y. m.
SHOTS AT RASDoM.
The side shows in camp are the worst OF
all bad features.
Don Henderson, Of Allegan, the veteran
journalist, il present.
Bovery dances are everywhere except mp
on the roofs of the churches.
Eight ferry boats are kept busy between
Benton Harbor and st. Joseph upon the
canal.
The war hor-e Frank" the hero of six
teen battles and nov owned in Dovagiac. il
present and attracts much attention.
The Grand Rapids gang of fskirs, gam
biers. etc. has numerous representatives
upon the grounds and the two neighboring
citiee.
Large delegation. Of veterans are present
from Indians. Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois.
those from the two latter states coming by
boat from Chicago.
The local reception committee and the
Geo. H. Thomas Post. OF Benton Harbor.
deserve s-eat praise for the handsome man
ner in which the visiting veterans are re-
ceived.
The happiest soldier boy present il old
Capt Bothsm, Of ST. Joseph, uho despite
his age and gray hair. feels young enough to
run IN seven more "rebs," sione and unaid-
I'd. to morrow. should occasion demand.
Some of the soldiers and Tuileless farmers
in attendance have been willing smokers TO
the many scheme. ef the leeches. no live
cr from the honest part Of mankind By, in
scne way Or another. taking advantage.
side shr-r fssnsrs = wheels of fortuna faro
lsy-0uts. the envelope. card and shell gsunes.
hsnd organ grinders. sud iunu1a~rsbie cstch-
renny concerns prsdoninste. They are the
only unpleasant and di-grsesful features ~
the reunion. barring the saloons and pick
pockets which are busy dsy and night.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

The greatest nnctantion hAs occurred IN
cotton goods Of all kinds. will he shown
bs tie two iists Of prices. The tSurss on
the left Indicate var priees. While those ga
the right represent the prices OF to-day:
lbc Heaxiect brown Cotton No
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

Il the suitable Trunt. Packer. t~tcl.ss ~ hae. 3
ths line COR stock compris~ ~v~ry vssSsty .
style and sise from tvo a the largest msuuons
toriss In the oountry. and ve ceiling n 80
fsctnrsp' rric~s. which means - THG LOO
HBT PRICE. AT
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20
WIDE BLEACH sHkrTIsos AID Pillow CASE


Cotton flannel we now sell sixteen yards
for one dollar, would have brought about
eight dollars for the same quality.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-20

Reveiile at day break.
Artillery salnte at sunrise.
Breakfast at q. m.
Sick call a. q. m.
Guard mounting at a. m.
Grand parade at 10 O. IN.
Several bands. .. v Drum Corps. eection Of
ID" Battery and Fire Department will join the
parade.
Dinner at ~ m.
The exercises at the stand will commence at
,. m, and will be In the following order:
Prayer. er.................R Rev. q. b. Sim M.
g. Musc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..Quartette.
I. Address Of Welcome ...... Col J.. M. Ward.
s. Response. e....................C Col. Il. Aldrich.
8. Mueic Qusrtette.
Z. Grafton ..... ...... Col. David Ward Wood.
9. speeches by distinguished visitors.
IN. Music ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Quartetfe.
II. Benediction on............... Rev. q. IL. Smons.
, 1885-06-23
FROM ALL POINTS.
A POlygamOus Wife Refuses to
Testify.
The Ascending Postmaster
Anxious to Compromise. L.
A Neglectful Husband Gets a
Deserved Flogging.
A Pluoky Polygamous wife.

SALT LAKE Cry, June %. Saturday,
Charles T. White, arrested on a charge of
unlawful cohabitation, had a partial exam
nation before L. S. Commissioner Me
Kay. The p%olygamous wife, u mere
child, was asked by the prosecution if she
was married to defendant. She declined
to answer that and all other questions.
She was fined $50 and imprisoned until
this morning for contempt. When the
case was called this morning the defen-
dant waived further examination and was
bound over in $500 to await the action of
the grand jury. He was at once rearres
ted IN 4 charge Of polygamy, and the
hearing set for . p. m. At that hour the
youthful polygamous wife was again
put on the stand and asked if she was
married to the defendant. She again re-
fused to answer, was fined 800 for con
tempt and committed to the penitentiary
until the fine was paid. The girl said she
would not answer, did 0 care what the
punishment might be. ever if imprisoned
forever. Neither fine has been paid, The
ease was continued until 10 a. m, to-mor-
row, and in default ofs2,00C bail.N White
was sent to jail.
, 1885-06-23
Grant at Mount McGregor.

MI. McGREGoR. June - -Sitting in
a sheltered spot on the piazza, where the
breeze could not reach him. Grant quietly
passed the morning until neon. writing
part Of the time. At lunch timell.o general
entered the cottage and did not appear
outside until between 3 and ! O'Clock
when he strolled about the piazza Ia. 20
short time. He soon went indoors. how.
ever, for the temperature was about 60
degrees, and a stiff breeze that had fol
lowed the carly morning rain, had rcn
dered light overcoats acceptable to vel
persons. The storm this morning threw
down the one wire from the mountain and
thus cut of communication with the outer
world
, 1885-06-23
Morrison and he Tariff.

WASHINGTON, June 22.-In an inter
view to-day with an Associated Press re-
porter, Representative Morrison, of Hi
nois, said that he purposed to introduce
another tariff bill at the tirst session of the
next congress.
AT what time during the session.?
was asked.
"As soon as | can get ready after con-
gress c%onvenes, he replied.
"Will the bill provide for horizontal re
duction as did the measure YOU intro
duced during last congress-
They say they don't want a horizontal
reduction. The truth is, they don't want
reduction of any kind. | will provide in
the proposed bill for about such reduction
in amount as | provided for in my last
bill. 1t is probable a number of bills for
reducing the tariff will be introduced, but
personally | know of mono who contem-
plate presenting such a measure for CON
sideration.
, 1885-06-23
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES,

The Mexican editorial excursionise
have reached FL Paso en- route for the
East. They met with Il grand reception
at that place.
George w Dent, brother-in-law of
Gen. Grant, Yesterday received a letter from
President Cleveland notifying him of his
suspension from the office of appraiser of
the custom house of San Francisco. Thos.
Beck, recently appointed, becomes his
successor.
There were a number of dismissals from
the department Of Justice, at Washington,
yesterday, including one assistant attorney
and a number Of law clerks. 1t is under
stood that all Of the force were dismissed
to whom the civil service rules do not
applv.
, 1885-06-23
The New English Cabinet.


LONDON, june o2.-As a result of the
queen efforts, the marquis of Salisbury
has resolved to accept Gladstone 5 promise
to use his influence with Liberals to pre-
vent a f%actious opposition. 1t is expected
hat Salisbury will announce the forma-
ton of a cabinet tomorrow, with Mr..
Bourke probably as chief secretary for
Ireland. Writs will then be issued for
the reelection of the cabinet members.
Gladstone has made a promise to Sails
bury to give the new government as much
time as possible durins the remainder of
the session. Correspondence between the
party leaders will probably be presented to
parliament to-day. 1t is stated the lead
en- have arranged to make an effort to
carry the Welsh intermediate education
bill. the Australian confederation bill, the
Irish national education bill and the min
lister for Scotland bill. Lord Salisbury
declined to include the Scotch c%roiters
bill. The seats bill will be finished Tues
day night. Parliament will meet We'd
nesday, to obtain royal consent and then
adjourn for the reflections.
The following is an authentic list of the
new cabinet. Prime minister and secre-
tary for foreign affairs, Marquis of Sails
bury, first lord of the treasury. Sir Stat
ford Northcote; chancellor of the ex-
chequcr, Sir Michael Hicks Beach; lord
high chancellor, Sir Hardingo Clifford;
lord president of the council, Viscount
Cranbrook; lord of the privy seal, Earl
Harrowby; secretary Of the home depart
ment, SIR Richard Asheton Gross; secre-
tary Of the colonial department, Col.
Frederick Stanley; secretary of war, Right
Hon. William Henry Smith; secretary of
state for India, Lord Randolph Churchill
first lord of the admiralty, Lord George
Hamilton: president of the local govern
ment board, Arthur james Belfour;
president OF the board OF trade, the Duke
of Richmond and Gordon. vice president
of the council. Hon. Edward Stanhope;
lord %lieutenant-of ireland, Earl Carnavou
lord chancellor of ireland, Right Hon.
Edward Gibson. The minor offices have
not yet been filled,
Sir Charles Dixie, addressing a meeting
of Liberals tonight, said he WAS prepared
to give the Conservative reasonable as
surances. He wished to study in ireland
, 1885-06-23
Not Smart

CLEVELAND. O, June 22.-Antonio
Cecilia, an Italian. was arrested here to-
day charged with attempting to delnud
an insurance company. Cecilia, having
insured his life for $4,000, jumped into
the Hudson river at Catskill, Owed under
the water and escaped to shore unseen
and departed. 1t was believed he had
been drowned and his brother claimed the
insurance money. The company, how
ever, surmised something wrong and in.
stituted an investigation.
, 1885-06-23

Notice is hereby given that letters o
administration, were, on the 25th day of
May, A. d., 1885, granted me by the
judge of probate of Laramie county,
Wyoming Territory, in the estate of Ma
thaniel Sweetland, deceased. All persons
having claims against said estate, are here
by notified that they are requested to ex-
hibit them for allowance to the admins
traitor within six months from the date of
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of said estate and that
if said claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of the letters, they
will be forever barred.
LUKE VOORHEES,, Administrator.
Cheyenne, Wyo., May &c, 1885.
, 1885-06-23

Notice is hereby given, that. on the
25th day of May, A. D., 1885, letters of
administration Of the estate of Jacob p.
Weybrecht, deceased, were granted to the
undersigned by the Hon. Isaac Bergman,
Judge of probate. for Laramie county,
Wyoming Territory. All persons having
claims against said estate, are requested
to present them to the undersigned for al
lowance within six months after the date
of said letters, or they may be preclu-
ded from any benefit of said estate, and il
said claims be not exhibited within ont
year from the date of said letters, they
shall be forever debarred.
CATHERINE WEYBREcHr.
Administrators.
, 1885-06-23
A New Goethe Society.

BERLIN, June ga new Goethe soci-
ETY. was organized at a great meeting held
for the purpose at Weimar, the capital of
the Grand Duchy of SAKE Weimar, on
Saturday. The assemblage was presided
over by the grand duke and was composed
OF the most eminent living German Iitea-
tours. The grand duke was appointed
patron of the society and the Empress
Augusta. Of Germany, was enrolled as a
member. The society will produce a new
and authoritative biography of Goethe, will
secure the poet S house and open it as Il
museum and will publish an e3itio pria-
cops of Goethe ) works.
, 1885-06-23
FOREIGN NOTES.

Emperor William has gone to Ems.
Earl Spencer left Dublin for London
yesterday.
The Tralee branch of the national
league has expelled Harrington, its prcsi-
dent.
During the recent earthquake in the
Cashmere valley, 3,Osl persons lost their
lives; 10000 houses were laid in ruins and
3, 800 animals persisted.
There is a general alarm in Europe over
the cholera epidemic in Spain, and the
Intellectual efforts of the authorities to
clean the city Of Madrid.
The difficulty concerning the formation
OF the new British ministry has been set
tied and the marquis Of Salisbury assumes
the office of premier at once.
, 1885-06-23

NEW YORK, June 22.-There was a
set of extremely distinguished criminals
before Judge Barrett in the Oyer and
Terminer to-day. They were Ferdinand
Ward, Mrs. Yesulte Dudley, Big Frenk'
Mccoy, John Carpenter, the alleged muir
derer, and other lesser lights. Mrs.
Dudley S case went over, Gen, Tracey
was anxious that the trial of his client,
Mr. Ward, should go on. but Judge Bar
rett decided to take up the Carpenter
case first. so it was begun.
, 1885-06-23
Cool Customer.

WASHINGTON, June pa dispatch
was received at the post office department
from British Columbia saying that Hibbs,
the %absconding postmaster of Lewiston,
Idaho, who stole 500, 600, is willing to
compromise by giving the government
$1,000 of the stolen money for his freedom
The postmaster general has directed that
the offer be refused as the government
would rather have Hibbs than the money.
Extradition proceedings will begin in ii
few DAYS