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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07
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NEW YORK.
Conventions.


SARATOGA, August 6. The convention of
the American Bankers Association met to-
day. Attendance large.
Rumor.
NEW York, August G.. 1t is rumored the
government Yesterday forw arded papers re-
moving Police Commissioner Smith, but the
letter cannot be found.
Inspection.
Health inspectors continue to visit tene-
mcnts $4,000 houses must be examined.
Sad Accident.
At Wcstfield, Long Island, two workmen
in the chemical factory endcavored to extin-
guish fire caused by the boiling over of
material used in manufacture of nitrous oxide
gas One is dead and the Others condition is
critical.
Removal.
As resul, of the irregularities in the police
department, Police COMMISSIONS Smith was
removed to-day.
1870 Sheffield cutters, engaged for work at
Bridgeport, Conn, arrived from England on
steamer Algeria. 800 more are expected in
the tall.
Explosion.
ALBANY, August 6. Three men were
killed and three wounded by bursting of a To-
connective boiler at the Boston g. Albany round
house AT Grecnbush.
Murder.
Between and this evening, Thos. Nal
lon, aged 80, deliberately shot his wife, Ann
Mallon, killing her instantly. Cause is a
mystery.
Free Thinkers.
ROCHESTER. August 6. The New York
State Free Thinkers Association has invited
the free thinkers of the United States and
Canadas to meet in general convention at
Chata1ua Lake, Sept. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07
NEW BRUNSWICK.
The Reception.

( ST. JoHS, August g. The vice regal train
arrived at Moncton at eight o'clock this
morning.
Very thorough and tasteful arrangements
we're made for reception of the vice regal
party. Train arrived at noon, and after a
very brief ceremony of presentation, Mayor
Dewinton escorted the party to the dias,
where the Marquis and Princess took up
their positions. As they ascehded the steps
prolonged cheering followed, which only
ceased as the mayor approached to present
the address of the common council The
Marquis was much pleased by the ovation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07
Gardiner Local News.

There was a Republican meeting at the
Flagstaff school-housc in ward six, Tuesda,
evening, addressed by II. :. Webster, Esq.
of this city, and \. NJ. Spear. Esq. of Hal
lowell. The school-hoGse was well filed. and
the addresses well received. Quite delega.
ton from the Young Mens Republican Clut
from the city proper attended the meeting,
Mr.. Spear is doing good service for the Re
publican cause. His address was replete with
good sense and sound doctrine.
Many of our citizen, are enjoying yaca-
ton at the seaside and other summer resorts.
The grain crop Is looking finely in this vi
cinity and the promise now is of larger
yield per acre than for several years. Corn
and potatoes are luxuriant also. with indica-
tions of an abundant harvest.
Rev. A. L. Park returns this week from hi.
vacation and will for the NEXT three weeks
supply the pupits of the Methodist and Con-
gregational churches, while Rev. &. b. Lind
sey takes needed rest from pastoral duties.
&S-Lost, q small roll of bank bills a few
days since any one finding and returning the
same To this office will he rewarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07
Legislative.
RevOlutiO.

BuENos AYREs, July II. The Senate has
refused to ratify the treaty of 1873, with
Chilli, relative to Patagonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07
EASTERN AFFAIRS.
Turkish Military Discomfort.

vienna, August 6. The last news from
Constantinople states that the military dis
content recently manifested among some gar
risons on the Greek frontier has spread to
troops in Constantinople.
CoSsTANTISorLE, August 6. As England
and France insist upon the promised reforms
being carried out in Asiatic Turkey, the
Porte has requested them to select persons To
be nominated for posts of financial and judi
ciary inspectors, and an organizer of gendsr-
merle.
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cuse Stars 9.
At Worcester, Mass.--W orcesters 1, Hol-
yokes6.
At Springfield, Mass Hop Btters ),
Springfelds I2.
Al Troy, New York - Providences ),
Troy Citys /.
At Chicago, Illinois, --Chicsgos 8, Bufia-
los g.
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more, when the boat commenced 10 slide out,
and in their endcavors TO hold it they lost their
Balance and til iva capsized, and immedi-
ately afterwards Miss Whinno~c slipped and
also went into tie water. Miss Bachelder
Immediately IAN up street ana Summoned
assistance. Mt. Nhitmcr2. howcy.r kept
his presence of mind and assisted his sister
to the wharf, where she chung to projection,
and also supported Miss Gray until assistance
arrived. They were taken ont without any
more serious harm than a thorough wetting
All three displayed remarkable GOODNESS
and presence of mind, and it is doubtless to
this that they owe their lives. The voung
ladies did not cry ont or struggle, bat kept
quiet and did as they were told; and Mr.
Whitmore did well to take care of the two
so well as he did Gotdiaer Joa,HnI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07

General Tom Thumb has got uneasy and
il again on his travels. lie was first exhibit
ed to the public in 1872, or 81 years ago.
The general. in company with his wife, for
merly Miss Lavinia Warren, and Major New
ELL appears here Friday, Aug. Is, giving both
an afternoon and an evening performance.
new feature of their exhibition is the pro-
dncton of the original play. entitled, "The
hisclieyous Monkey"
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
The strike.

FALL RIVER, August 6. Merchants mill
No. =, which has been stopped since the in
auguration of the strike. starts tomorrow.
Tecumseh mills report full complement
of spinners. with several to spare.
Troy mill will discontinue use of 10. 900
mule spindles, and substitute ring frame
spindles, which do not require skilled spin
uprs
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THE INDIANS.
The Fight Of July I7..The Whereabouts
of sitting Bull.

BISMARCK, August G. 4 cavalry officer
from Miles command states that the officers
understood they were there to fight. and
when they struck the Indians July l7th they
fought them vigorously.
Sitting Bull is at the mouth Of the Buffalo
this month, and there is some talk Of his sur
rendering.
Miles scouts are trying to keep the buffalo
south.
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TEXAS.
Fight with Horse Thieves.

GRAHAM, August 6. The sheriff of Pala-
pinto county and posse had fight with the
Jones gang of horse thieves, while attempting
to arrest Larkin Jones, was killed, and John
Jones wounded. Enoch and old Jones, two
other thieves, were captured. Jack Morris,
who was left to guard the wounded Jones, as
sisted the latter to escape. Morris was ar
rested and jailed. This morning masked
men overpowered the guards of the Jail and
shot Morris dead in Jail.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Comptr oller Gen Goldsmith was impeach-
ed in the Georgia Senate yesterday, and his
trial will be pushed.
Keith johnson, leader of the expedition To
explore the head Of Lake Wyassa, died the
2sth of June at Berobera. 1870 miles inland.
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UTAH.
Assault.

SALT LAKE, August 6. Milton Musser. a
well known Mormon elder, was cowhided
yesterday by DIR. Bane, whose mother is Vice
President of the Anti Polygamy Society.
Musser had published an offensive article con
corning Mrs. Bane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07

Last evening. while the band connected " ith
the Viola Clifton troupe was playing from the
portico over the entrance to Granite Hall, the
bass drum performer carclessly let fall his
instrument, which fell to the steps below,
striking in its course Willie, five year old
knocked kown and received quite a severe
blow over the eye, but nothing of a seriou,
nature resulted
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LABOR TROUBLE.
= Proposed Further Reduction Of Cot.
ton Operatives In EsgIana.

LoSDos, August 6. The executive CON-
mttee of the Masters Association of North
and Northeast Lancashire, yesterday dis
cussed the necessity for a further reduction
OF wages of cotton operatives, tsn per cent in
all branches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07

As l.. w. Lougee, and son, and two other
men were driving on Leighton ST., yesterday
morning, their horse gave sudden start, on
account Of being struck by the rcins, and
threw out Mr.. Lougec and son, who were
riding on the back seat of the wagon. Mr.
Lougee struck upon his back and shoulders,
and was quite badly injured but the son came
out all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07

Next Saturday the steamer Cambridge is to
make an excursion from Bangor to Booth
bay. She will leave her wharf at o'clock
in the afternoon, and reach Boothbay at about
. o'clock in the evening Returning the
day. The Bangor Band is to accompany the
rxcurs ion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07

Augusta will have the pleasure of listening
to addresses by Hon. T.. Chandler of Michi-
gan, and Gen. George \. Sheridan of Louisi-
ana. Mr.. Chambers name alone would in
sure crowd, but in addition, Mr. Sheridan,
who will appear, has the reputation of being
talented man and brilliant orator
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SOUTH AMERICAN WAR.
The Engagement Of the Huascar.--Th,
Blockade Raised.

PANAMA, July %. The statements con-
| corning the recent attack by the Huascar on
the Gillian squadron, show that the former
found the CHILEAN squadron in unexpected
force at Iquique Bay, and after brief en-
gagement, the Huascer ran away.
VALPARAISO, August I. The Chilian
blockade of lquiquc has been raised
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MICHIGAN.
Regatta.

DETROIT, August s. A regatta, open to
all amateurs. will be held here the 27th and
2sth. The prizes are valued at $1,000 to
1900. The Shoewacamettes, Wahahsums,
Wyandottes and other crews will probably
participate in the four Dared race.
Fire.
Fire at kusiener's brewery, Grand Rapids,
this afternoon, destroyed large quantity Of
grain and liquor. Loss $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07

At the annual meeting ofihe Augusta Savings
Bank. yesterday, re old board of trustees.
consisting of Thomas Lombard. ARENAS Lib
by, James W. North, Samuel Titcomb and
Joseph Badger, was again chosen. Mr.. Lam
bard was again elected President and VIM. r.
Smith, Treasurer. As new associates for this
year Daniel A. Cony and Joseph II. Manlcy
were chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-07
Local ann State Nems.
Thursday, August Z, 1879.

James Savage, the contractor, who is con-
structing section of a railroad in Vermont
writes us from Pownal that he expects TO
complete his part of the road in the course of
two months.
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Maryland Democrats.

BALTIMORE, August 6. The democratic
State convention to nominate candidates for
governor, comptroller, attorney general and
clerk of court of appeals. assemblies to-mor-
row. A large number of delegates have ar
rived. There is no opposition to Hon. VIM.
r. Hamilton of Washington Go. as party can
didate for governor. Hamilton has been
L. :. senator. For comptroller and attorney
general, the present incumbents, Thomas J.
Heating and Hon. G. NJ. J. Gwinn, will be-
rc-nominated.
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resting.

The collar and elbow wrestling match, for
s., 900, between Owens OF Fairfield and Me
Mahon. formerly of Rutland, was easily won
by Mcmahon, who got the second and third
falls.
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New York stock Market.
Boston Stock List.
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 6.
The following are the closing ofieal prices of min.
In tn u
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The Boothbay Register ia responsible for
this fish story: lone of the crew of the
schooner, Willie c.. of Southport, Ozias Pink
ham, Ma ster, while fishing on Bank Quero.
broke the handle from jug. and threw it
overboard They came home, and about four
weeks after returned on another fishing trip,
and caught cod fish, with the handle in him,
which he had been keeping for them or else
he was waiting for them to bring him the jug.
The jng and handle can be seen at the Gus
tom House"
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KENTUCKY.
Petition.

LOUISVILLE, August g. The Louisville
bar unanimously petitioned the President to
appoint John W. Barr Of this city, successor
to Judge Ballard. He is Il staunch republic
can. but not politician.
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YER MONT.
Burned to Death.

NORTH Troy, August 6. Ida Barnes and
Maggie Jameson were burned at Newport, BY
an explosion of a kerosene lamp, and died
| To-day
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NORTH CAROLINA.


GREEYvuIE, August 6. United States
Marshal Wallace says the appropriations for
deputy marshals compels him 10 suspend to a
large extent his operations against violators
of federal laws
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NEW JERSEY.
Poisoned.

NEW York, August 8. Three young chill
dren of Peter Branigan of Jersey City, were
poison ed yesterday, drinking eye water. One
is in dying condition. the others in precarious
condition.
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Narrow Escape.
Saturday afternoon Mr.. s. w. Whitmore,
son of DIR. S. whitmore, with his sister. Miss
Alice Whitmore, Miss Carrie Bachelor and
Miss Hattie Gray. started out for a row. Mr..
Whitmore keeps his boat in Gray's dock. and
the party undertook to embark there. There
were no steps to get down to the boat and
they used the slides in the wharf, which were
made to haul legs up through, as means
of descent. Mr.. Whitmore and Miss Gray
got into the boat all right, and were holding
the boat against the wharf for Miss Whit
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An immense raft Of logs reached here early
yesterday morning, being towed up by the
tug Marion. They belonged to the Kcnnebec
steam mill
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CINCINNATI, August 6. The defence begun
evidence before the Congressional Election
committee, to-day. Testimony was chiefly
in regard to employment of men from Ken
lucky TO watch for repeaters.
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Last Friday evening two Gardiner men
caught a sturgeon that weighed 600 pounds
These fish are very scarce this year in the
Kennebec
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For New England and the Middle States,
cooler, partly cloudy weather, winds mostly
from the north to west, rising barometer.
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SARATOGA, August 6. The convention Of
the American Bankers Association met to-
day. Attendance large.
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NEW YORK, August 6. 1t is rumored t
government yesterday forwarded papers
moving Police Commissioner Smith, but {
letter cannot be found.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCTAL
New York Money Market.

VIEW hOTK MOheV M0Fkete
EresiRg Report.
NEW YORK. August, 8.
Money loaned a; . &C. cent. on cali. closing at
I'd per cent.
Sterling, ASH 49, for long and 1881 ss+- for shost
sight.
Carrying rates, l-s2-; borrowing rates, 3ls.
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There are now forty prisoners in Kennebec
Jail. about twice As many as were there at the
same time last year Only four of the men
confined are tramps
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Tammany Denounced.

NEW York, August G. Irving Hall demo
Gratis last night denounced Kelly and Tam
many, and resolved that Tammany delegate,
ought not to be admitted to the State conven
lion.
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of schools from East Augusta, vassalboro,
Windsor, China, Pittston and Whitefield,
will be held at Togus, about the Goth of this
month
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OHIO.
Murder and Suicide.
Investigation.

MIDDLETON, August 6. Charles Ballard, d
drunkard, killed his wife and himself, this
afternoon
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While working in SWANS coal shed Tues
day afternoon, JEFF Dixon was considerably
injured by planks falling upon him, and
scraping his back.
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Soldiers Division Sons of Temperance
and the National Home Band of Togus. are
10 have picnic at Moulton's Grove, Nahum.
keag pond, next Saturday.
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fechter, the Actor.

The remains of Fechter, the actor, arrived
in this city this morning, accompanied by his
wife. Mrs. Price, her sister and Arthur Lee
clerc. The body was taken to the house Of
Mrs. Price, from which place the funeral will
take place Friday. Funeral, at request of
the deceased will be conducted as privately
rs possible.
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Tuesday evening. night blooming cereus
came into bloom at the residence Of Mrs
NJ. z. Taught. The last time the plant bore
was two wears ago.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
DrOWned.

WE'RE, August 6. II. II. Morgan mem
Der of Harvard College, and son of ex-Gov
Morgan of Louisiana, was drowned this fore.
noon.
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The enterprise of manufacturing corsets
which has been prosecuted under the style of
Litchtield 4 Haskell, at the Cushnoc Corset
works, mention Of which has been made in
these columns before, has proved so far sue
elssful that it has been found necessary to
extend the shaftng so as to allow the use of
more machines, thus doubling the capacity of
production and largely increasing the conven-
fence and facilities for manufacturing. The
company advertise in our columns for more
machine girls.
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BASE BALL.

The Paraguayan revolution has ended.
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san FRANCISCO, August {. The democrats
of the first district nominated tor Congress,
Robert Terrell, judge of the city criminal
cOurt.
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DIR. Lapham Of the Farmer has been visit
ing in Oxford County.
Mr.. Ham, formerly principal Of onr High
School, was in the city yesterday. He is at
present rusticating at Squirrel Island.
Mr.. Robinson, of the firm of Burr Rob-
inson, job printers. Bangor, made us a call
yesterday morning.
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The Henry Morrison carried down ano.l or
large crowd Yesterday
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WASHINGTON.
president Hayes.

president Hayes.
WAsHIsGToN, August s. The President
and Mrs. Hayes left here on the Tallahas see
this forenoon, for Fortress Monroe.
Tents for Memphis.
The Sec'y of War has ordered 800 army
tents forwarded to Memphis to-day, for use
for refugees in camp. with the understanding
that they be paid for by the National Board
Of Health.
Stay Of Proceedings.
The German government has stopped all
proceedings in the case of American citizen
Bassilier, whose property in Germany was
| threatened with confiscation because his two
sons on a visit to Germany refused to per-
form military duty. This is due to an en-
phatic protest from Sec'y Eyarts
| Personal.
| Postmaster General Key returned to this
city to-day.
Sec'y Schurz will leave the 18th for his
western tour.
Secretary Sherman will leave the 26th for
| Ohio.
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NJ eteOrologica

July was very cold and we; month. The
mean heat for 43 years is $685.; this wear
G6.3s', being 1859 colder than the mean.
The mean moisture OF month is "a inch
es this year 5.27 ins., being SO ms. in ex-
cess. For the two month, of June and July
the rainfall was lilo inches being more than
usually falls in whole quarter.
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Fire is raging in the forest on Jefferson
meadows. Communications could not he
made with the Boston Montreal railroad,
at Whitefield. A large force of men are
fighting the fire, but unless it is stopped by
rain great damage will be done 10 timber
lands.
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or two vessel carg0es Of coal
All excursions excepting Sunday schools
are prohibited from landing at the Northport
Camp Grounds except by permission of the
trustees. No steamboat or vessel is allowed
to make landing, remain at, or leave the
wharf on Sundays
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A Practical Joke.

WAsHISeroS, August 6. Some one in the
folding department of the democratic COM
mittee has been surreptitiously putting up re-
publican speeches for circulation in Ohio, un-
der democratic francs. A large number Of
such speeches have been burned.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Marine News.

PHILADELPHIA, August 6. Information is
received that the brig John Walsh, Jr., with
a cargo of molasses, left Havana fouly in
fected with yellow fever, bound either to
New York or Philadelphia.
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Fire.
MISSOURI.
Murder.

ST. Louis, August 6. DIR. Roberts, an old
and highly respected citizen, was shot and
killed by DR.. Reyes last night. Keyes es-
capped.
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Destructive Fire.

ORiLLIA, August 6. \ disastrous fire last
evening destroyed over twenty buildings in
the very heart of the city. Loss $3.50, 900.
The buildings were all frame. The wind was
blowing briskly in an easterly direction. 1t
was impossible to subdue the flames. The
firemen confined their exertions to saving
structures on the opposite side of the street.
Shot.
TORONTO, August 6, Cool Burgess. we'll
known negro comedian, shot VIM. Widgery
in the arm, to-day. Burgess claimed that
Widgery was too intimate with his Burgess
wife.
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Murder and Suicide.

A farmer named Nussbaum of Girarde an
county, cut his wifc's throat and then suicid-
ed.
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Stay of Proceedings.
CANADA.


QrEBEc, August 6. In the legislature last
night, a chaplain used violent language
against the treasurer, calling him liar, etc.
A motion TO reprimand the member was de-
feated
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Suicide.
Fire.

LANCASTER, August 6. BENZ Tuttlr, pro
prietor of Grand View House. cut his throat
this morning.