The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-02

MIR. CLEVELAND'S REPLY WHEN
THE SUMMONS WAS SERyED.
He Did Not State Whether He Would Come
TO Richmond-L. Clark, Davis III.
The Cunning Trip.

EXMORE, VA. Dec. 1.-Quite little
furry Of excitement was created on
Broadwater Island to-day when the fact
was obtained publicly that l.. Clarke
Davis had been sick. An effort was
made TO prevent the particulars OF his
Illness from becoming known, but 1t is
understood that while out shooting yes
terday afternoon Mr.. Davis tainted and
fell In the bottom of his boat Dave
Doughty who accompanied him, was
greatly alarmed but succeeded In restor-
ing Mr. Davis TO consciousness when the
explanation was given that his lower
limbs were paralyzed. Mr.. Davis was
conveyed to Presdent-elect Cleveland's
floating blind, which was provided with
an oil stove, where he regained the use
of his limbs. The cause Of paralysis is
ascribed to the severe cold. Mr. Davis
was able to be about the island to-day,
but is said TO be feeling indispOsed, and
did not go out on the water 1t Is pro-
bable that he Will not go shooting again
unless the weather materially mOderates.
Mr.. Cleveland returned from cunning at
AIS. The day was spent at High Drain,
which is located near the great channel,
which is about two miles west OF yester-
DAYS location. Dave and George Dough-
ty served the President-elect Mr.. Par
vim and a couple OF other members of the
club we're also out on the bay. Quite an
exciting race occurred between the vaf-
Gus sail-boats on their way TO the blinds,
but the S. b. Robbins, which carried Mr..
Cleveland, easily distanced all competi-
tors. Although the tide was still rather
high. the conditions were exceptionally
favorable for ducking and all OF the
sportsmen seemed satisfied with their
days work.
sheriff Jeryis returned to his home this
evening somewhat disguised with the
necessity which compelled his presence
at Rroadwater. Before leaving he asked
n United Press reporter to correct an
error of statement which occurred In
q previous conversation. When the Sher-
in called upon President-elect Cleveland
for the purpose OF serving the subpoena
forwarded from Richmond he was pro-
yided with two copies of the summons.
He retained the original copy himself
and delivered "A duplicate copy 10 MT
cleveland, which was left in his posses
sion.
EXMORE. Dec 1.-Sheriff Jervis was
eeen this afternoon by United Press re-
porter in regard to the summons which
he served upon Presdent-elect Cleve-
land.
The document is inscribed as follows:
"Chanvery suit, Willis r. Smith, subpoena
I'm chancery, on the third Monday in De-
cember. on James b. Mason. Grover
Cleveland and others. Rutherford and
Page, attorneys. Charles w. Goddin,
clerk"
When Sheriff Jervis presented the sub
poena to Mr. Cleveland he read II care
Cd Aall I m
sued" He then returned the paper to
the sheriff without further comment, and
gave no intimatlon as to whether he would
obey the summons or not. The third Mon
day I'm December falls on the 18th.
Sheriff Jervis. in speaging Of the mat
ter. said that he regarded the issuance OF
a formal subpoena an outrage. He said
that n simple publication notice would
have answered every purpose.