Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
NEWS OF THE DAY
GENERAL ITEMS

A,'y, nV1ng near Schaghtlcoke, N. r., while descending the stairs, tainted, and lamp which she carried fell to the ground and exploded, inflicting burns which will probably prove fatal.
 William Worthington, colored, of Annapolis, Md. hired himself to Robin sons Circus. Some colored men con- nected with the circus found that he was serving for lower wages than they were, and near Odenton they assaulted hlm and threw him from the train, kill ing him.
 -Cowles, Lewis and Allen, of the Cornell crew, assert that they can prove that Shinkel, their stroke, was bribed to lose the race at Vienna, and they will publish the proofs on their return to the United States.
 Hon. MT. Francis Lawley. uncle of the present Lord Wenlock and one of Mir. G. A. Sala's associates on the Lon don Daily Telegraph, has been engaged by Mir. Bennett to take charge of the Herald.
 ,-Hartmann, the Nihilist, has de- ciared bis intentions of becoming a citi- zen of the United States.
 From the testimony published upon tae New Haven mystery the movements of Jennie Cramer are traced until after oark on the day preceding the morning on which she was found in the water. It also appears reasonably certain that James Malley met the girl and her !emale ompanion-probably Blanche Douglass-on the same night. This much was elicited by open inquest, the Jury having previously heard whatever testimony the woman Douglass gave at the Sheriff's house.
 One hundred Erie Railroad En- ployees in the yard at Hornellsville, N. l., struck for an advance of wages. Freight traffic was suspended.
 -Boston's great Industrial Fair was opened Thursday.
 The fund for Mrs. Garfield now amounts to over $155, 900.
 The total value of the exports of domestic provisions, tallow and dairy products during July last were S11, ,542.- O29, and for the seven months ending July 31, $82,7Os,97.
 The Governor of Maryland has signed the death warrant of Felix Mun- shouer, who was convicted of the mur- der of his cousin, in Frederick County, about two years ago. The day of execu- tlon Is fixed for September 23.
 At about II o'clock Thursday morn ing, while large force of men was en- gagged in demolishing an old brewery in Duquesne-way Pittsburg, Pa., the floor of the third story gave way, bury ing four men in the debris and killing John Feeny instantly. Others were seriously, but not fatally, hurt.
 Four Americans were killed in Ari- zona on Sunday by band of Mexicans who were looking after stolen stock. Serious conflicts and international con- pications are feared.
 The Indians now on the war-path in New Mexico have within several days killed nearly forty whites.
 --Hanlan proposes to visit Australia after his race with Ross in October.
 -Anson Eldred's saw-min at Oconto, Wis, with 8 quantity of lumber, was burned Wednesday, loss, $1O0, 900.
 There are reports of short and in- ferlor tobacco crop in parts of Virginia.
 -Guiteau at 80 o'clock Wednesday morning attacked his turnkey Some reports say he had 8 knife and attempted to stab the guard, but Warden Crocker says no knife was found. The turnkey opened the cell door to see what Guit- eau was doing when the prisoner sprang upon him. In the struggle the turn keys revolver was discharged. The i'm precision is that Guiteau was playing madman.
 Nichols Brothers chair factory at Westminster, Mass, was burned We'd nesday; loss about $15, ,OOO. Seventy hands were thrown out of employment.
 Nearly 57,OOO immigrants arrived in the United States during July last. In July, 1880, there were nearly 5O,00O.
 Secretary Blaine is said to have 8 call for special session of the Senate signed by the President and ready to be ssued.
 A fire at Foxburg, Pa., Wednesday, destroyed twelve buildings on the west side of Main street, entailing loss of $22, 1000.
 Captain H. W. Howgate, ex-dis- bursting officer of the Signal Service De partment and well known in connection with schemes for Polar exploration, was arrested at Mt. Clemens, Mich, on Monday and conveyed to Washin gton, charged with the embezzlement of $4O,- 900 of public funds. He says he can explain matters satisfactorily.
 The General Temperance bill was defeated in the Georgia Senate Tues day, by vote of 20 to 19. Twenty three votes were necessary to it's pas sage.
 The fog horn at Bird Rocks, Gulf of St. Lawrence, exploded on Saturday, killing Chiasson, the attendant, his son and third person.
 Fever still rages at Panama. MT. Bionne, General Secretary of the Canal Company, died when four days out from Aspinwall, and deaths have also oc- cured among the men. The surveying brigade deserted on account of the fever panic.
 John Bright, of Danville, Ky, shot and killed negro named Reuben who o was prowling near the house and re- fused to go away when ordered to do so by Bright's sisters.
 The British ship Erin's Isle, which arrived at San Francisco July 30, had on board sixteen cases of scurvy. One died, four are yet i'll on board, and the remainder are convalescent.
 A large number of pilgrims have arrived at Quebec, Que, on their way to St. Anne's.
 -One-half of the block on the east side of the public square at Hartford City, Ind, was destroyed by fire Sun- day. Loss, $20,O0O.
 A boat containing five campers from Brier Neck capsized opposite Salt Island, near Bass Rock, Mass, and George Grover, twenty-five, and Willie Glric.ck, &zuolxro nE Daahar, AIsus. .=.s..a