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BOOTHS CONFESSION.

From the Warrington Star, June %
Tho statement which comes from Louisville that the
package containing the statement OF John wilkes
Booth, made previous 10 his assassination OF Presi.
deut Lincoln, was burned At Wormley's restaurant ON
Samuel J. Randall ana others, Is incorrect gentle
man VINO was at The Spoltswood Hotel, In Richmond.
that night, to-day made the following statement 10
q reporter OF The Sdr:-"Mr. Randall and Colonel
John W. Forney, J. I. Ford, L. b. Hart, OF New York
ID. 6. Forney OF this city, ana number OF other gen
tlemen, were ut the Spottswood Hotel, in Richmond,
on that night About midnight orderly by tue
commander OF tho troops NJ Richmond came
Not knowing tho extent 10 which u had gone, the
officer advised Colonel F0rney and party TO Icnvo
Tor the North. AS the government had
stopped the running OF trains to and from Washing
ion north and sOutn, tho party were Obliged to take
Special train Tor CITY Point. From there tney
brought 10 Washington on q government tug, the
only boat TO leave NJ that time" therefore MIR.
Randall could not possibly have been present
alleged meeting at Wormicy's restaurant.
Ia regard to the sealed package which tho
says was burned on the night or tho assassination,
gentleman well Informed tho subject to-day SAID
to IA Star repOrler:"BootE certainly wrote state
previous to the which suppose
10 have explained his Tor mrs sion OF
OF the National Ifetgemcer with Instructions pub
Jish II tho following day provided he heard nothing
from him to The contrary. tis well known that
document was kept for somo time, but the parties
holding II becoming alarmed lest they should be i'm
plicated In tho assassination, destroyed H. Its publ
cation would undoubtedly have explained the whole
matter aud relieved several parties VINO wcre con-
necied with tho plot Tor abducting President Lncoln
but who knew nothing whatever OF the plot TO
sinatc him. ~
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A NEGRO'S JEALOUSY.

FATAL FIGHT FOR THE AFFECTIONS OF A
YOUNG coLoRsD GIRL.
AsBuRY PARK, N. j.. June %, 1878
A serious stabbing ARRAY occurred here last night
between two negroes named Langhorn Nixon and
Robert Holmes. Nixon had been paying attentions
10 q young colored gIri for somo time past and
Holmes has been trying 10 supersedo him her al
fections. Holmes having partly succeeded in his de.
signs, Nixon became enrssed with jealousy. Az q
late hour last evening. as Holmes was passing tho
place where Nixon is employed they met, angry words
onsucd, ana they nnaly came TO blows. Nixon over
powered Holmes, but. not satisfied with this, no
seized pi.chiork and plunged II into Holiness lett
side and also through the side OF his neck Holmes
cries brought the police to the scene who arrested
Nixon anu lodged hun In the station house. TINS
morning the prisoner vas removed 10 Freehold, the
county scat IL is believed that Holmes injuries
will prove fatal. Nixon Is bad character, having
served a term In the State Prison
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10 CAUSE ron ALARM M wIscoNs,N.
LOCK TENDERS STRIKE.

CANAL NAVIGATION AT LoCKpoRT INTERFERED
wITH-oRDER RESTORED by THE AuTHoRI-
MISREPRESENTATION OF THE sUPERIN-
TENDENT TO ENFORCE REFORMS.
[BY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALp.1
ALBANY, June %, 1878.
Governor Robinson received dispatches this morn
ing indicating that discharged locK tenders tho
canal ut Lockport had seized tho locks, refused to
allow any one TO take their places, and had preve
boats from passing through. Al FIRST tho situation
appeared 10 be serious, as Lockport is one OF the
most important canal centres on the line, and
a determined stand OF strikers there, whore
IL Is known they would probably have many sympa-
thizers would completely interrupt canal haviga
from the entire West until the strike could be queled
The Governor consulted with superintendent Pub
lie Works Clarke, and IT plated AZ one elmo
TO instruct the Sheriff at Lockport enroll largo
number OF citizens extra constabes to fedapture
the locks and preserve order, but Governor SUBJ
sequently concluded that the matter could be lett
safely to the discretion OF the sheriff OF the county
Ho consequently Issued no instructions in the prem
iaes, and lo-night he says that nc believes the
Is the work oil few unruly men who can be easily
handled by the citizcna
ORDER RESTORED.
Tho Superintendent lett Tor the scene OF the strike
to- might According TO his advlces the had ac-
tuay prevented the passage OF boats but oruer had
been Sc lar restored ut noon that was tneu
Tree. He believed that he would be able 10 put
stop to all interference with navigation when he
reaches the scene tomorrow.
PURPOSES OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
In CONVERSATION PRIOR TO his departure no said that
the question raised was merely whether he should
carry out tho purpose Of reform tho canals not.
He iniended 10 discharge all VINO accepted
scale money on the canals Tor qusites from cap
tans for passing their boats through hurry and
put honest men IN their places II he lived. ana he
would keep on dischargng set alter set until he sue
cceded. Considerable excitement rs visible here
among canal men, VINO have heard probably exagger-
ated rumors Of the extent oil the strike, good many
discharges having been made at this point
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his PROMISE allowed him 10 take Sstrtght away The
TWO started down the street. and had walked about
one hundred and nny yards when. without any
arpsrent cause Sstri2hs pulled pistol ard
shot Weir through the head. tho ball
tering Just above tae eyes Setright went back
and told his slio Of the story, mounted muio and
put Out. Half the town mounted ind went pur-
sun, capturing Tho offender somewhere below the
null in the brush, brought him back. Deputy
sheriff Burnett got possession OF the prisoner. and
TOOK 10 MS assistance L. g. Taylor Tbey fortified
themselves Ia a house against the mob, who soon
came IN great numbers, and shooting OF pistols ami
loud talk wore freely INDUCED While the shooting
was gong on Taylor, against the wishes OF Burnett,
opened the door aud stepped out, and almost In
stantly received bullet In his head. rhe mob then
took the prisoner straight down the creek below
hung him.
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A TRAMP'S MEkITED FATE.

DESPERATE ASSAULT UPON A GENTLEMAN AND
HIS wIYE--THE AssAILANT FATALLY WOUND
ED-coURAGEoUs CONDUCT OF THE WOMAN.
PRovIDEScE, r. L. June 23 1875
Yesterday evening tramp entered the house Of
Mr.. William W. Forsyth unbidden and was warned to
knock II he camo again. Soon after Mr.. Forsyth
found him In tho Kitchen. The tramp advanced
with a dirk knifo upliited. Mr.. Forsyth, who is
in feeble health, fed TO his bedroom and So
cured revolver ana. presenting IT, ordered
the tramp leave the house. The tramp rushed
ward with the knife, when Mr.. Forsyth fired, tho bail
hitting the top Of his head. The tramp then graspsd
Mr. Forsyth by the throat and attempted to throw
him the bannisters, but was prevented from SO
doing by Mr. Forsyth's wife. Mr.. Forsyth freed his
arm aud fred again, lodging ball in tho head OF his
antagonist, who fed short distance aud was aitor-
ward captured. surgeon who was called
able TO hnd the second bali pronounced tho
wound fatal.
IDENTITY OF THE TRAMP
The wounded man says that his name is Michael
Highland, OF Newark. N. J. He nus been year In
the Buffalo IN. ~ Workhouse. He Ia evidently IN
sane on tho subject OF religion and repeated tho
Lords prayer ON his knees while the surgeon
probing Tor the bali. He Is still alivo ut the Rhode
Island Hospital He would doubtless have ovcrpow-
cred anu killed Mr.. Forsyth had It not boon tor the
assistance bravey rendered by the iatssrs wiie
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OVATION TO LORD DUFFERIN.

4 FAREWELL ADDRESS FROM THE LEoIsLATURE
or INSTRUMENTATION ri FERENCE OF
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL TO THE FRENCH
CANADIANS.
QuEBgc, June 20, 1878.
Lord DafIcrin was presented with a farewell address
In tho Legislative Chamber on Saturday by the Que.
bee Legislature The Countess Dunerin was also pres
ent. Their Exccencics met with a splendid ovation.
The address was read alternately in English and
french.
REPLY or MS ExcELLgNcY.
In replying HIS Exceilcncy recalled tho warm well
which he had received from tho people OF Que
bee upon iandng on thor shore six years ago. lie
referred with pride TO the willingness with when tho
french Canadians rallied 10 the defence Her Mai
ssty's dominions wncn the clouds OF war
hung over tho Empire. HIS warmest aspiration
Tor this province had always been 10 SEQ
It's French Inhabitants executing for Canada the
for Europe. Strike from European history tho
achievements OF France, subtract from European
civilization the contributions OF france, aud what
the people the name Of the Countess Duncrin Tor
tho chvalrouS and considerato attention own her
In this city.
The Countess Duncrn held a reception In tho Cits-
del In tue afternoon. IL was largely attended.
THE GOVERNOR aENLIAL COMING TO THE
UNITED STATES
MONTREAL, Juno %, 1873
The Governor General will arrive IN Montreal dur
ing the night ana leave for the United States In mo
morning
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MASONIC APPOINTMENTS.

ALBANY, N. Y, June 20. 1878.
n. W. Edmund L. Judson, Grand astor Of Masons,
announces tho following appointments
Grand Chaptains-R. W. and Rev. John G. Webster,
raimyra; X W. and Rev stephen n. Tying, Jr., New
York; w, ana Rev. Charles ii. Hall, Brooklyn.
Grand Mdrshat-R. W. James ZEN Eyck, Albany.
Grand Standard Beare,-R. W. Joseph J. Slein, New
YORK.
Grand Swo,d Beayer-R. W. Cadwalader Evans, Now
York.
Grand Ste,cayds--R. w. Albert Parker, Coxssckie;
r. w. William A. Brodic, Gencseo; X. W. Reuben
Riley, Brooklyn, ana H. Charles d. Brown, New
Senior Grand Dcaco,.--R. W. John vrooman,
Herkimcr
Junior Grand Deacon-E. W. Theodore D. Smith,
Albany.
Grand Lecturcr-R W. George II. Raymond, Now
YorI. ..e
Grand L.brsrian-R W. Robert H. Thomas, Port
chester.
Grand Iaursuivant-w Johnston Fountain, New
York.
Graad 7ihr-w. John Hoole, New York. .s-
District Deputy Grand MasterS--First district, II.
". L. bradford Prince, Flushing; second, K. W
sharer. BrooIiyn; Fourth, n. W Charles s. Arthur,
New York; Fifth, Il. W. Frank T. Lawrence. Now
h ss ' Roa. sS's Nov ' YORK Rssss'
W. Anthony Yeenans; New York; Ninth, W
Dcs.y
Bostw,ck, Hudson; thirteenth, r. ". s,cpOsn
Martin Y. B: Ives rOis'sm: sIx.ssn,n. T.
X. W. George Is. Palmer East Hamiiton Eigh-
trcnth, X. W. Frank g. Bollcs, -; Nineteenth,
X. W. Luther H. Conkiip, Mexico; twentieth, X. w.
Chauncey N. Shipman, Elniru; Twcnty-nrst. X. w
John vandenberg Ciyde; Twenty second X. ". Jacob
q. Maursr, Rochester; Twenty-third, r. ". George
W. Griswod, Hornclisvills; Twsnty-ionrth X. w.
George W. Barrell Aibion Twenty MN, W. Charles
4. Young, Buffalo; Twenty sixth X. W. Alexander
Wentworth, Randolph; Twenty seventh, X. ". Che
ney King, Staplston.
Lodges working In the German tongue 10 the city
Of New York, Kings and Richmond countcs-R W.
G. H. L. Hohenthal, New York.
Lodges working In the French. Spanish and Italian
tongues In the city oil New York ana BrooKyn-R. w.
Antonio Gonzales. Brooklyn.
Committee on Foreign Correspondsncc-M. w. John
w. SimoDs, Brooklyn; N. W. stephen II. johnson,
New York. w. NJ. Primer Buffalo.
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LITERARY CHIT CHAT.

All the Low German clubs are contributing funda
for monuments Fritz Reuter- tho great apostle Of
P:att-Deutsch to be erected at New BrandeuburS
We are TO have substantially new book on the
"Cnminal Law Of England" by Sir James Stephen.
from the press Of Macmillan & Co.
"Bibliography OF Works relating to English FOIL
Lore Will be issuei by the Council OF the Folk Lor.
Society OF London.
whole library OF voltairian literature is beint
produced, apropos OF tho centenary OF the great
writer Among others is brilliant book by Ar.en,
Houssaye. &c Roi voltaire. sa GoneAiogie sa Jeu
nesse scs Femmes Cour. SOS Ministries sou Peupie,
SEES Conquetcs, son Deu, sa Dynastic."
Mr. fung-Wing, the Chinese Commissioner OF Edu.
Gallon IN the Unied states has translated DR.. Theo
phns Parsons claw OF Contracts" into Chinese
Tho total number OF books in the Aston Library was
lT7,3s7 on the LIST OF January.
About hveand-twcnty new histories OF the United
States, so-caed, have been published within the lass
three years.
The Massachusetts, Historical Society will publish
tho diary OF Chief Justice Sewaii, which commences
in 1913. giving picture OF New England lie In
Puritan days in true Pspysan Style
Messrs Casscli, Peter Galpin announce that they
Will publish this month Dr. Ghslani Durant's last
work. '.Horseback Riding from Medical Point Of
Wow The book explains the mechanism OF horse.
back riding and reviews its physiological therapcut.
cal and hygienic effects
In selecting the title, 'Innocenty from Abroad'
for his book tho author OF "Iom's Wife, disciaifni
any intention OF infringing Marx TwAn's wei
known title. The book would scarcely admit Of any
other name from the nature OF It's subject
''Peccavi" is the u.ls of novel ny Emma wendler
(G. W. Carleton Cob II is the story OF Quaker girl
who turned out OF her home because sne did not
want TO marry M old man OF her own Sect but loved
younger man and u man OF tho world. IL would not
be far 10 the reader to tell him how adventures
cndcd Tor II he reads the first pages OF the book
he VIII want to finish IT, and It would interfere with
his interest TO know the donouemcnt The incidcnn
many and striking Tue is laid In Now York,
which gives q strong local tone 10 tho book.
Tho London Aatennum, noticing tho agreement Of
the Paris Postal Congress to extend the limit OF
weight OF BOOKS by international post from pouudi
TO four pounds, thinks that tho irco delivery IN
America OF English books viii lead later
the abolition OF the duty levied by tho United States
on
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THE INDIAN TROUBLES.

GENERAL CROOK RETURNED FROM CHICAGO
THE SITUATION EXTREMELY CRITICAL
OPINIONS OF ARMY OFFICERS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
OMAHA, Neb, June 23 1878.
General Crook returned to-day from Chicago. where
no mad conference with General Sheridan on tho
Indian situation. The hammock troubles being In
another military division, remains Tor Sheridan and
his brigadlers 10 await the Of Howards and Nc
Dowops operations. Tho movements the Montana
frontier, made necessary to protect settlers, have
crippled Shcridan's division, SO that Il render
little, II any, assistance.
THE SITUATION CRITICAL
Officers here belovc the situation be exceedingly
critical Some not hesitate 10 state IN plain terms
that the army with its present numbers cannot put
down the Bannock instruction, TO say nothing OF
ticipated troubles with sitting BULBS band and POSSE
bly, with Spotted Tail and Red Cloud. General Crook
said to-day your dent that unless the
eminent removes these tribes soon according to its
plcdaos they will remove themselves which Is cquiva-
lent to going tho warpath. Officers hore await
every telegram tho Indian country with
terest, not knowing when there may be new out
break.
NO CAUSE For ALARM IN WISCONSIN.
81. PAUL, MIMI, June 90, 1878.
General Forsyth, OF General Sheridan's stan, re-
ports that there is for tho Indian alarm in
WISCONSIN,.
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THE WITNESS MRS. jerks.

THAT FRENCH ACCENT FROM AN IRISH wo-
ENCOURAGEMENT Ar THE EXPENSE OF THE
COMMITTEE.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
New ORLEANS. juno 20, ISIS.
Mrs. jerks, whose examination before tho Potter
Committee showed her to DO by no means q common
woman, is Scotch-Irsh by descent ana was born in
the North OF Ireland. Her iathcr's name was MUIR
dock and he was drowned In the Confederate
army, near New Orleans. Her mother was
doctress and practise quito extensively among The
poorer classes the Fccianas. Tho idea OF her
French has created considerable iun here Ut
tho Potter know lodge Of our creole dialects. she has
been Intimately associated Tor number OF years
the promn radical leaders In her section OF tho
State and has the reputation OF being remarkably
sound and cntcrprising.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER. REPORT.
WAR DkpARrME Knit

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE or CnIgr SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, June Al A. NJ
Indications
For the Middle States and Southern Now England,
westerly Winds cooler, partly cosdy or clear weather,
and stationary or rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic and Fast Cult States north
west 10 southwest. wlnds, slightly warmer, clear
weather and stationary pressure.
For the West Cult States. increasing southeast
winds, warmer, partly cloudy weather and falling
barometer.
For Tennessee and the ohio Valley, stationary or
lower pressure and temp srsture, westerly winds and
clear weather
For the Upper Mississippi aud Lowor Missouri val
icys southeast winds. warmer, clear partly clear
weather and falling barometer.
For tho lako region, southeast to southwest WINDS
warmer, partly cloudy weather, occasional rain and
stationary barometer.
Tho will generally fall, except slight rise In
the Missouri and Upper Ohio.
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THE HUNTER TRIAL
VISIT OF THE ACCUSED TO WASHINGTON IN
JANUARY - coRRoBoIATIoN OF GRAHAx's

VISIT or THE ACCUSED TO WASHINGTON IN
JANUARY = coRRoDoRATIoN OF GRAHANs
STORY.
(BY TELRGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WASHINGTON, June 23, 1878.
Since the notorioty given the movements OF Bcnja-
min Hunter by Developments OF his trial Pha-
daIphia for the alleged murder OF John N. Armstrong
on tho night OF the sd OF January last import sig
registry Of his the books OF the Riggs House
here under date Of Saturday morning, the 18TH OF
January. II viii be remembered that tho tnan
Graham has confessed that he hired by Hunter
to put Armstrong out or the way earlier day
Of the month OF January than the 23i, whom the
murder was eventually perpetraied, but that no
backed out Of the contract, much TO the dsappoint-
ment of Hunter
WHAT THE REGISTER SHOWS.
According to the showing OF the Riggs House
register Hunter arrived in Washington about hapast
lvc o'clock tho morning OF January 12. He
signed his name in the following unusual way
~ s sfSSJ,sf, HuNYEK, >'''>'''@'>:y
( 1904 $. Tenth ST. Philadelphia.
Just before the initial otter .B' OF tho Benjami
there large round biotch OF ink. II tho penman
had taken up supply OF the fluid in starting
to write the name and the surplus ink had fallen of
the hotel, Mr.. Spolord, directed to the
entry a. the time, because when no was
in the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia
he knew Hunter, who in the range
business. Hence when Hunter was subsequently
accused Of the murder he recalled tho circuus
OF his visit 10 Washington. Tho ledger shows that
Hunter went away in the afternoon OF the Same day,
leaving the hotel for the haifpsst tive Philadelphia
train tho Baltimore and Poi oinac Railroad
GRAHAM's STATEMENT.
The man Graham, in narrating his earlier ex-
perence with Hunter the subject OF engaging to
the murder, made tho follow ng statement
lie (annter) told he was going Virginia and he
would send me some money but he did not told
do the while he Virginia. did not SEQ him
again until Tuesday. the day before tho murder.
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RAIN STORMS IN KANSAS.

ST.. Louis, NO., June 20, 1878.
Advces from southwe Kansas state that terri
bio storms prevailed In that region curing last
week. At Winfield the rainfall on Wednesday alter
noon is estimated at twenty-five inches. Tho whole
country Inundated and great damage done to tho
crops. Bridges and fences xcre carried away ana
cattle, hogs and poultry drowned Children or a
farmer nar,ed Frue. living on Beavcr Greek, were
drowned, and u Mr.. Bell living Badger Creek,
also drowned. Considerable damage was also dono by
uU
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THE SAN ELlZARIO RIOTERS.

GALVESTON, Texas, Juno %, 1873.
A Ners special IRON concho City states that Dcsid-
eric A. Poduca, second In command oil the San Eli
zario company, aud who commanded the firing party
In December last winch executed Howard, Atkinson
and Mcbride, was arrested on the 10th inst by State
troops Tho other leaders are known to be In the
mountains skirting tho Rio Grande, on the Mexican
sde in sight Of the rangers camp, with the exception
Of Chico Borcla general in-chei OF the moo who 10
Chih ushua. The Mexican authorities have replied
70 Judge Bisckers demand tor Chico BorcIa's extra
uitiop Dut the reply has been lost the mail. The
replv x DO
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FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

KALsroS, Pa, Juno %, 1873.
James Jarvey, whilc intoxicated, was sun over by
the Northern express train on tho Northern Central
Railway, near Mcintyre, last nght, and literally
cut TO pisces The engine was thrown side
track aud was stopped by running into a train Of
empty cars The baggage was thrown down an
cmbankmenL No person on the train was injured,
however, and the passengers were transferred TO a
special train, brought from Wnlismsport Tor that
purpose. Inc Coroner commenced inquest at
once, but not Obtaining sum Gent evidence adjourned
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"BIG MIKE"

sheriff Lavcrty, Of Hudson county. arrived IN Jer-
ssy CITY last evening with prisoner heavily iroDed
The nan under arrcst proved TO be chg Mike,n a
river pirate, who was concerned in the robbery Of
some g. 900 or 5000 worth OF silks, from the Brc
mon steamship pier IN Hoboxcn, about QUO
year ago. FIVE OF the party who pepciratcd the
roDocry arrested In This city IN the latter part
VI April last "big Nike" was then with tho gang
but escaped, though nred upon by the police. Since
then no has been traced through New jersey, Penn
sylvania and Ohio aud the arrest was made IN But.
fulo. The prisoner was placed In tho County JAIL
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DEATH IN A CHURCH.

WASHINGTON, June 90, 1873
Mr. John D. Patton, OF Georgetown, fell dead in 81.
Johns Church. in that city. to-day. Ho entered the
church apparently In good health, and during tho
service had risen, PRAYER book In hand, when the
death stroke Falling backward, the book fell TO
the floor from his litcless grasp. slight commo-
ton swept through The audience, but 30 slight that
the rector thought that some one had only tainted.
Mr. Patton was clerk In tho patent oince and
seyenty.ono years old
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THE GEISTLICH TRAGEDY.

AN UNKNOWN SUICIDE NOT TRE FUGITIVE
MURDERER.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, juno %, 1878.
man who committed suicide last night by jump
ing into the Delaware River IRON q ferry boat, and
whose body not recovered. was thought TO have
been Gestiich the murderer, but the captain OF tho
boat TO- day, when shown picture OF Geistlcb cx-
pressed himself AS feeling quite positive tnaI II
not ne. The slptcnucr thought the picture looked
something like the man, but as he him In q sit
ting posture he was not prepared 10 say posi-
lively.
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LYNCHING In ARIZONA.
From the san Francisco Call, June ID.

Passcorr, June 10, 1873.
Mr. Caldwell, who came TO-DAY rom Tiptop, brings
the following particulars OF a shooting and hanging
ansir at Gillette on Wednesday afternoon last IL
seems that one scuieht was a bender and hit
one over tho head Win bottle, whercupop deputy
sheriff Burnett arrested him, when Sam weir well
known In Prescott. intcrccded Tor the man. and upon