New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-04

ExcursiOnists in Memphis.

MEMPHIS, August 9.-The Texas and
Louisiana excursiOnists were driven round
the city to-day and shown all points of in
terest. They were then taken to the Cot
ton Exchange, where speeches were made
in reference to the building Of the Memphis
and Shreveport railroad. This afternoon
an exhibition by the fire department. was
given, and tonight the excursionists were
banqueted at the Peabody Hotel. They
all speak in glowing terms of their recep-
ton at various cities.
Ordered to Stop Business.
HARRISBURG, Pa, August 3.-The insur-
ance commissioners have ordered the Safe
guard Insurance Company of Philadelphia
to stop business pending the investigation
of its affairs.
The Postal Car Controversy In Statue quo
PHILADELPHIA, August 3.-Everything g. as
usual with regard to mail matters. Mails
left on the same road as formerly.
The New Steamer OF the Cromwell Line.
WILMINGTON, Del, August 3.-The new
steamer Hudson, 1000 tons, OF the Cromwell
line, left here to-day for New York.
Love and Murder.
AUGUSTA, Ca, July 3.-At Moffitsville,
Henderson county, South Carolina, o Young
German named Garanzun, shot and killed
Young lady named Miss Kate Tucker.
1t appears that Garanzun was employed
by the father of the young lady, and be.
came desperately in love with her.
He was Jealous Of the attentions of sup
posed rival, and deliberately killed the
Young lady while in Mr.. fuckers parlor.
The murderer fled, but was arrested and
put in Jail at Henderson Courthouse.
A Bloody Affair.
ST. LOUIS, August IA Dispatch special
from Sedalia says yesterday afternoon four
men, named Wilson, Rollins, Ray and
Henry, rode across the farm of George and
David Davis, nine miles from Sedalia, let
ting down fences on their passage. On
their return they were met by the Davis
brothers, and an alteration ensued in
which Rollins and Wilson were badly
wounded.
Constable Derrell, with posse, attempted
to arrest the Davis brothers at their house
last night, but were fired upon. Derrell
and one of his posse were seriously wounded.
To-day the Davis brothers gave themselves
up. 1t is believed two or three of those
wounded will die.
An International Nuisance Self abated.
Fort GARY, Manitoba, August 3.-Lord
Gordon shot himself Saturday last at his
residence, in Headingly, in the province:
Two English detectives arrested him, and
he promised to 60 quietly with them if they
would not go through the United States.
he blew his brains out with pistol.
Striving for Holy Orders.
ST. PAUL, August 3.-At Faribault, yes
terday. in the Bishops Cathedral, an in
sane divinity student, named Minis, at
tempted to assassinate Bishop Whipple,
lust before sermon. Minis advanced rap
idly to the chancel, but before pistol,
which he held in his hand, was discharged,
| the bishop seized him, and forced him into
chair, where he was disarmed. Inc
cause OF the attempt was the refusal OF the
bishop to ordain Minis a priest because OF
his unsound mind.
Another Reservoir Broken.
TRENTON, N. j. August 3.-The main res
ervoir which supplies the city with water
| gave way this evening, and sent about
| $1,000, 900 gallons of water over the city
| and down Pennington avenue with mlghty
rush, filling the cellars of most of the houses.
Reduction of Wages ut Vulcan lroa
| Works.
| WnKEsBARRE, Pa, July 3.-Ihe Vu!Gaa
Iron Works, of this city, last week oeciueu
on reducing their mems wages ten per cent,
| and go announced it. The empioyes o.
once quit work. and to-day they received
notice that if they did not resume work
before Wednesday night they would Dc
! raid the gagas dne to them anu De 0is-
charged. s .,s
To-day they held meeting and resolved
not to go to work 80 long as Snoan sno uem ra
f"se to nnit work, but they have been in NO
manner molested by the strikers.
wher, the Missing Nlsulten Il.
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