Democratic messenger., 1881-03-19
NEWS OF THE DAY


resolutions Of sympatly with Russia in
the loss of the Cznr, as follows:-That
remembering and cherishing with satis-
faction the relations of genuine friend
ship that have always existed between
the people and governments of Russia
and Of the United States to the
strengthening and maintaining of which
the late Emperor has earnestly con-
tributed his great influence, the Senate
extends to the government and people
Of Russia its coincidence III this sad
national bereavement.
The uncertainty as to the position
Of United States Senator Malone, OF
Virginia, was ended Monday, by his
voting twice with the Republicans and
by his assertion that he was not a Demo-
crat, but Readiuster-tha is, that he
represented strictly local issues in the
United States Senate. This point was
brought ont by speech made by SEN
ator Hill, of Georgia, who had a per-
sond discussion with Senator Malone.
The large paper mill of Tileston &
Hollingsworth, at Hyde Park, Mass.
was burned early Sunday morning. The
total loss is estimated at SIS, 600, upon
which there is an insurance of $45, 900.
Nine buildings OF the Rattan Works
at Wakefield, Mass, were burned
Saturday. Loss, 100000.
Judge Daniels, of New York, SEN
terced Harry Genet, of the old Tweed
ring, to the penitentiary for eight
months, and to pay fine of 80, ,604, TO
stand committed until paid
The walking match in Now York
IL c. m. L. Il
ing farce or swindle. O'Leary with
drew from the track at eight o'clock,
being three miles behind Vaughn, who
had completed 453 miles. Rowell's
competitor, Albert, withdrew early in
the match.
Fourteen men and one woman
charged with making and passing coun-
forfeit coin have been arrested in New
York city.
Three United States soldiers were
drowned while crossing the Marias
River, near Fort Benton.
-Four negroes were lynched in Ar
kansas Friday on suspicion of having
murdered a white woman.
Secondary Window has decided not
to return the legal tenders deposited by
on the redeposit of bonds.
Henry G.. Pearson has been nomi-
mated to succeed Mr.. James as post
master at New York City.
in the United States Senate ON Fri
day, the reorganization of the commit
tees being under discussion, Senator
David Davis made a speech declaring
himself an Independent, owing nothing
to either Democrats or Republicans,
and declining the chairmanship of the
Judiciary Committee. Senator Davis
will vote with the Democrats on reor-
ganization.
"A terrible explosion took place Mt
the Phoenix Boiler Works, Buffalo, Fri
day. An old boiler was being tested.
when it exploded, levelling the works
4 and killing six men and injuring four
Others, some of them badly. Sixteen
1en were employed in the works at the
me, and six escaped without injuries.
"A constitutional amendment pro-
biting the purchase or sale of any
iritous liquors, except wine or cider,
passed the North Carolina Leeisla-
. and viii be submitted to the peo-
rs in August.
I'm the trial at San Francisco of ].
nj. Kalloch for the murder of Charles
DE Young, the defense is trying to show
transitory mania on the part of the
prisoner.
Senator Angus Cameron was NOM
mated for United States Senator on the
forty-eighth ballot in the Republican
caucus at Madison, Wisconsin.
Assistant Secretary OF State Hay
has declined, on account of private en-
gagements, to retain his position in the
department, but has consented to re-
main temporarily in charge.
Three hundred and twenty-nine
Senate bills and papers have been re-
turned from the United States House.
where they had lain on the Speakers
table untouched. The Senate passed
every bill that came frcm the House.
FOREIGN.
The Czarewitch has succeeded to
the Russian throne as Alexander III.
In manifesto he says his father was
sacrificed for Russia, and asks his sub
Iects to pray that he may be strength
Cned. English diplomatists think he
VIII resort to more repressive meas
ures against the Nihilists He is an
ardent Panslavist and is in sympathy
with France.
Thirty persons were injured by the
bombs, when the Gar of Russia was
killed, and several have died, including
one who, having refused to disclose his
name, is believed to haze been in the
plot. The two assassins Roussaloff and
Wilzikoff we're both students.
1t is alleged that trichinp was found
in the bodies of five patients who re-
Gently died in Madrid hospital, and
the authorities are taking precautions.
The Beers, while resisting annexa-
tion, will accept a British protectorate.
and it is believed that peace will be
concluded on that basis without further
bloodshed.
The Gar Alexander of Russia was
assassinsted on Sunday. He was driv-
ing with his brother, the Grand Duke
Michael, from Michael Palace to the
Winter Palace, when bomb was thrown
under the carriage, exploding with n
terrific crash. The Gar alighted. and
as he stood at the door of the carriage a
second bomb was thrown, exploding at
his feet He fell and cried for help. He
was conveyed to the Winter Palace,
where his wounds were a. once pro-
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