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Man and Wife Overheard.

QUARREL FOLLOWED BY SUICIDE OR MURDER.
TRENTON, n j., August l4-Charles A. Knob
lach, confectioner here, had his wife arrested
yesterday for assault. At the hearing in the eve
ming Mrs. Knobach told pttful story OF the life
She had led for some time past She said Knob
lach was wtdower With two children when she
married him, about year ago. These children
caused her much annoyance, and when she UNDER
took to chast1se them knoblach inteIfered. He
frequently beat her and treated her at all times
with extreme cruelty. The police justice held her
In her own recogniZance for her appearance at
court She and her husband then left but instead
OF going home they wandered the streets. indulg
ing In mutual upbraidingS. At midnight the
bridge-tender at the Perry-Street crossing OF the
Delaware and Raritan canal heard splash In the
water, and found knoblach swimming about, and
nnally rescued him. Knoblach stated that he had
been pushed In by his wife, who then jumped in
herSelf. She had sunk to the bottom. The body
has since been recovered, and knoola1h has been
held to await the result OF the c0roner'5 inquest.
Mrs. knoblach about three months ago attempted
suicide by taking laudanum
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FIVE INSANE PERSONS BURNED To DEATH.
LONDON, August IA private insane asylum in
the town OF Ealing, MiddleseX county, was de-
stroyed by fire last night Five OF the inmates
perished In the flames. Many or the inmates W. re
severely burned. DR.. Boyd, the proprietor OF The
institution, Was killed while attempting to save
the lives Of the patients. His son also perished in
the flames.
THE IRISH AGITATION.
DUBLIN, August 14.-The police authorities OF
CappamOre have applied to the government 10
proclaim national meeting, TO be held there.
which MessrS. Sexton and Davitt are announced
to attend. The application IS made on account OF
the laWleSS state OF the district
THE CHOLERA DEATH LIST.
ALEXANDRIA, August H-The number OF deaths
here from cholera yesterday was a
NOT RESIGNED
PARIS, August 1.-THE report that NJ. Tricon, the
French ambassador at Pekin, has resigned Is de-
MED.
THE TAMATAvE AFFAIR
LONDON, August 14-The Standard states that
the dispatches received from Madagascar fully
confirm the hrSt accounts or the differences be-
tween the French aud English at Tamatave
"ShOuld France" says the Standard, mot offer
explanations, England no doubt must demand
them"
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Suicide OF Senator Allfson.s Wife.

SHE DROwNS HERSELF IN THE MISSISSIPPI
Mrs. A. B. Allison, the wife OF Senator Allison,
left her home in Dubuque, iowa, Sunday shortly
after O'Clock pm, telling the servant that she
was going to one Of her near neighbors Instead
of this. however, taking her gossamer under her
arm, she went in the opposite direction, toward
the country where she had been accustomed to
take daily walks. II Is ascertained that she wan
dered around In the outskirts OF the city during
the afternoon, where she was seen by several per-
sons walking rapidly. and apparently somewhat
excited. Not returning by O'Clock from the place
where she was supposed to be. the alarm was
night Yesterday morning her body was discov-
cred shortly after O'Clock In the river about
mile below the city. She had cut up her gossa-
mer, placed some stones in It, and tied them sc.
curey about her neck, then walked deliberately to
the river about thirty-fve feet from the bank lay
down, and drowned herself where the water was
only two and q half feet deep.
Mrs. Allison was OF highly nervous tempera-
ment, and during the past two or three years has
suffered from and been treated for mental disease
While at the water cure establishment In western
New York IN 1881. under medical treatment, she
attempted suicide In much the same manner, but
was fortunately rescued. She was the niece and
adopted daughter OF the late Senator Grimes. OF
Iowa, and had been married for ten years She
had no children. Senator Allison had opened the
Iowa campaign at Clarinda Saturday, and on Sun
day was at Council Bluffs dispatch was sent
him Sunday night as soon as his wfte's disappear
ance was known, and he arrived at home ON
special train last night The body mas been en-
Dalmed.
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Racing in san Francisco.

AN EXTRA DAY AND POUR INTERESTING EvEyrs
SAN FRANclsco, August h-An extra days
racing was given by the Pacific Coast biooi hoTse
association yesterday The frst. three quarters OF
mile. was won by Jim Remvick: Douglas second,
ana Joe g. third Time. l:i4t. The second race
the Rancho del Paso stakes, for 2year- -old flIies
trnree-9uarters r OF mile, was captured by the
raio Alto stables nlly, by Mondsy, dam Florence
Josie Z, was second, Milo third. Time l:isl The
tnird event, selling race, OF one and one-eighth
and May B., third Time l:ssk In the fourth
race. Two and one-haH miles, Wild Idler came IN
nrsti Judge McKinstrey second, and Fred Collier
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.rchbishop Alcmany,s Coaaiuter.

SAN Francisco, August lA-Father PrenderRast
vicar general OF this diocese speaking on the sub.
Ject Of the appointment by the Pope OF Rev. p. w.
Alemany, and the statements that he will l,e OF
has been opposed by the archbishop. says he can
not tell what course the latter viii pursue He
doubt whether success In q homogeneous diocese
like Chicago would insure success In such q hete-
states further that no coadtutor, whoever he may
be- Will act as 1nancier so long as Archbishop Ale
many holds of1ce, and adds that II there Is q
point here and there where disafYection exists
concerning the archbishop's personal administra-
tfon, that Is only TO be expected in jurisdiction
extending through 50 many yeaIR
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The Revolt i'm Spain,

SEVERAL SERGEANTS EXECUTED.
LONDON, August IA dispatch to the Standard
from Madrid says that several Sergeants who took
part in the revolt at Santo Domingo have been ex-
ecuted at that place. They refused to make any
disclosures in relation to the revolutionary plot.
There have been no disturbances at Valencia or
Seville; but some arrests OF civilians and sub Of
fcers have been made at those places as measures
OF precautton.
CHEERS IN PARIS FOR "THE SPANISH REPUBLIC"
PARIS, August 14.-At a meeting OF anarchists
held to-day at Lille, over which Henri Rochefort
presided, cheers were given for "the Spanish re-
public"
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Bloody Tragedy i'm Monterey, Mexico.
A TEXAS RANGER KILLS A MEXICAN POLICEMAN
AND Is BADLY MANGLED By THE OFFICERS CON-

RADEa.
LAREDO. TEXAS, August 14.-Saturday night Jefr
Miller, OF Laredo, who had been on a prOtracted
spree In Monterey. Mex, mistook private resi-
dence for a house OF ill-fame. A policeman
rushed In with a lamp In one hand and shooter
in the other, but before he had crossed the room
Miller fired. The policeman fell q corpse and
shooting as he fell the ball hit Miller In the leg
ing out against q squad OF police armed with
sabres, and was about shooting again when
another American pni0ned his arms from behind.
sabres and It is said. heaped the greatest indig-
mites upon him while bleeding and q helpless
prisoner. His leg has since been amputated and
he viii probably die He was formerly q Texas
ranger and Is Well-known throughout the state.
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SENTENCED FOR EMBEzzLENENT OF CITY FUNDS
James s. Lyon. former partner OF Joseph BOrk,
ex-city treasurer OF Buffalo, n. T., now serving
bezzlement OF the city's funds was sentenced yes
terday TO four years imprisonment as an access,
term, which meets In Rochester next October.
Pending the appeal stay OF sentence was
granted and the prisoner gave bail In $1,000
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Mr. TILDENs NEW RoADsTERs-A pair Of Ken
lucky roadsters. bought from Mr.. J.. 8. Townsend,
OF oxford, Ky for Mr. Samuel J. Tilden, were
last, and Mr. Tilden drove ont behind them yes
terday. They are OF full-bloOded Kentucky stock,
brown, and stand 1Dk hands high.
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M a Bps en- srfet
ING. august Is. Don't fail to attend. aui4-2t'
- SPECIAL NOTICE-fUEL CONTRACT.
sOvEREIGNs' Co-oIERA1IvE ASSOCIATION.
until sL}TEMBE 01 lsss sS'1 sy a the ioi fo
loving. low yizaWp Yen Week p Q; D.; James printz
PARK Anssus kuhnsr $ ST st. nap'a and d. g. GoSs
Hd.,4 Hdndsry 1 g. BsSer ZOOS 9th Owen Owen
Wlnder's Building
-. Persons no. members Of the association can avail
the Of Is cents to either of the persons named
Terms Of contract can n he be had BY addressng
au]3-2t Engineer Eureau War Department.
r.sa sAML s. sH&DD.
SLATE MANTELs.
A. cost to ciose ont stock.
rthNats fss tiSrrkss Kssazs sas Asb
au1l 400 9th street northwest.
r-sSo THE NEW CIRCULATING LIBRARY SUP
caiaiosHe application. i74s Pa. ave. jyia,eosm S'
the aHf EEstA fooSHt M2SEnE1 HDTNs ss SE
% n 81 win s M1N
corner OF NJ and Both streets, Georgetown. Il. G. Sub
aull-st F. KING. Secretary.
- ,.HAR%Pwo !. % ? ]. lgnhtR% L. 81. s., "a H.. 70.
,s Fine Walnut ii thoscaySis ron bly, seasoned ss i21
X e sdasonsd
Cherry. soft yellow Tennessee Poplar.
So "A, So. 64 S4, and inch thoroughly sensoned
Ponlar.
CHARTERED Oak. prime .a% ana seasoned \. 1s.4454.
Cabinet Oak and White Oak.
s. d aI 'a6saPnFay ana isi psms ssa
Also Building and Johbing Lumber Promptly De-
WM MCLEAN SON.
au11 18th and b streets northwest.
rr ICE CREAM SODA. FIVE CENTS PER
MUNCAsTER HowARD's PHARMACY.
ty21 Corner 7th and streets northwest
WASHINGTON. D. c.. July 16th 1888.
introduction OF Electric Light Ma hine, together
with other improvements, not subject to the
dlton OF the weather. aud prepared to furnish with
pronTtness. and Ut low price, any work in the line Of
Photo Engraving for either relief plate press print
ing.
pesizns and estimates furnished upon application.
The LAUTEN ENGRAVING COMPANY.
jyl6 1925 New York avenue.
~ THE ORIGINAL POLAR SODA.
FIVE CENTS PER GLASS.
Without chanse of quantity and quality fully main
tanned.
NH BURNS. on the Avenne. near the Treasury.
Fcxs. GAS FIXTURES!
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY To
SLLLCT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST.
PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE.
CCRCORAN BUILDING,
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A Prize Fight this Morning.

ROUNDS
HUNTERS PorNr, l. l., August IA prize fyht
took place between Dempsey, OF Brooslyn ana
Iurnoul. OF New York, at about O'Clock this
morning, on the green near a well-known read
house at Newtown. Twenty-three rounds wore
fought and Dempsey WAS declared the winn-r
There was large attendance OF New York SPORT
Ing men.
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THE CIVIL SERVICE CoMNlssIoN.-Chaieman
Eaton, OF the civil service commission. has re-
turned. He said TO a STAR reporter to-day that
the rumor OF friction between the heads OF depart
ments ana the commission in regard TO f1lng cer-
ical vacancies was unfounded. Il have examined
all the correspondence" he added. "between the
heads or departments and the commission, and
there is nothing TO indicate any reluctance any
where TO yield obedience TO all the requirements
OF the law"
SHOCKING DEPRAyrY-During the trial OF q
SMALL Ieatly dressed girl, named Annie Jonea,
about thirteen years old, and a cOlored girl about
the same age, named Lavinia Jackson. In the Po-
Snlltng OF the NTH precinct, stated that betwesA
one and two O'Clock this morning he received Q
message from the propr1etresS OF bawdy house
on 18th street that there was q man there with q
small girl child trying TO get a room 10 stop all
night. On arriving at the spot he saw a hack az
the door Of the house. The man stated that the
child was hts daughter, and the girl corroborated
saw the colored girl and the white child eput the
whole crowd under arrest and started 70 the sta.
tfon house, when the man weakened and admitted
that the girl was not his daughter. lie then
begged to be let on stating that he was married
man and would not have his name made known
for thousand dollars. He said he picked the girls
up at 18th street and the avenue only short time
"He was released" replied the ofn,er. "The man
should have been brought in" said the court "a
man who would be guilty OF such dastardly piece
OF business should be exposed, so that the public
would know who would be guilty OF such an act.a
The girls were dismissed.
The returns OF the elections In France shUw q
unrf povpw lApoD n ryafu of uo~fa
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Telegr0Dhic Rriefs

Alice Baker, an abandoned colored woman, was
stabbed by WIN. Taylor {alSo colored) in Clncin-
natl early this morning She died shortly after
reaching the hospital
A defective flue caught fire In the cottage OF
Charles G. Francklyn, at Elberon, N j.. last night,
but the flames were eXtinguished before any Sc
rlous damage was done. This is the cottage In
which President Garfield died.
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American stocks ASroaA.
ALMOST PANIC IN ouR RAILWAY srcrsrYyrs =
LONDON.

LONDON, August II, I 3. m.-There was lmost
panic at the stock exchange here this mora,ng
In American railway securities. which are gre ttly
depressed, and are diflcult 20 sell American gov.
ernment bonds are not affected by the unfavorshle
feeling In railway securities Mexican railway
stock Is strong.
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TuE VALUE Or SpAoE
MIsFIT STORE,
CORNER TENTH AND STREETS,
Is SO great that willing to gain at great
fee in prices. and will sell the balance
of our stock OF
WHITE AND FANCY VESTS,
CASHMERE SUITS.
BLUE FLANNEL SUITS,
sEERsUCKER SUITS,
CHILDRENS SUITS.
ODD FLANNEL COATS
MEMS CLOTH COATS,
ALPACA COATS.
LIGHT WEIGHT OvERCOATs,
REGARDLESS OF COST OR VALUE.
THE MIsFIT STORE,
come to the corner Of
aul0 TENTH AND STREETS
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THE EVENING STAR.
TUBLlSHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Yctt~srt Corner Pennsylvania Ave. ani 11:h st.,N
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
GEO. W. ADAMS, Prest

IrT fvrHrrG STAR is served TO srbscrihers In th,
carriers their account, It 10 ce,its per
Nftl or "a cents PER month Cores at the counter
sfr each. BY mai-Iostage preIald-5O cents month
az year so kix months. s..
(Entered the Post ONCE at Washington. ID. c.. AZ
srcord- class mail matter.
THE WEEkLY STAE-pubiisllcsf rr' day-f1 aysl,
Jf,fsE prepaid. Sl1 months. 80 cents.
gF All nEil Subscriptions must be Paid In advance
1'TaI CT scnt longer than is raid for.
Rsf.s of advertising made sn pwn on applicatior
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(ioop Sur OF CLorHrs
N SOLD ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN
6y paving part every week month till paid for.
Mems. from s.. $40 and up.
Youths and Boys. 81 to 50 and up
Cndrcns. age Al years $S Sd and up
SaLof Suits age 5-l1. from 81. SO to 81 So
Boys Knee Pants. 65c. to 81. So
BOYS Flannel SHIRT Waist soc.
1914 and 1916 Pennsylvania avenue, ~
auA J. W. SELBY.
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kilograms to The Star.
THE PRESIDENTS CAMP LIFE.
BETTER FEELING IN WALL STREET.
ADVANCE IN PRICES OF STOCKS.
FAILURE OF GEO. W. BALl0U & CO.
PROGRESS OF THE STRIKE.
A PRIZE FIGHT THIS MORNING.
TEXAN KILLS A MEXICAN POLICEMAN.
THE PRESIDENTS CAMP LIFE.
BETTER FEELING IN WALL STREET.
ADVANCE IN PRICES OF STOCKS.
FAILURE OF GEO. ". BALLou & co.
PROGRESS OF THE STRIKE
PRIZE FIGHT THIS MORNING.
TEXAN KILLS A MEXICAN POLICEMAN.
The President In the Saddle.


INCIDENTS OF THE TRIP UP WIND RIVER VALLEY.
CAMP STAGER. ON TRKRY's LAKE. VIA. FORT
WAsHAKIy August 13-It was determined last
to point where re- there here would Won be % more abundant
grazing for the horses and mules Accordingly,
at $50 a. m., every one was in the saddle and
river. Owing to the rain yesterday the trail was
in splendid con ition for comfort and marching,
ae oen e o
and rolling land the Wind river was reached
gorgeous masses Of rocks known as the Red
Buttes-" The first crossing was made by fording
Fn m Up e
to be moving up the river with the speed OF run
ming horse. Soon after, by short ford, the river
ern boundary or the Shoshone reservation was
reached. From this point our travel was n very
interesting Iat9 but not SO difficult journey over
banks OF small streams flowing from the moun-
tains into the river In descending one OF these 1t
On the highest divides we halted to take In the
beautiful view, covering scores OF miles up and
I0"a qh ahosn vae reer WIN 1ne peaks OF
OF the Wind River mountains at our back Here
we took our last look at the great landmark,
been in view since our leaving Fort Washakie
Wallowtng Buffalo, one OF our Arrapahoe guides,
tells us that 1t got its name after great battle
ago. The victory OF the ShoshoneS was celebrated
by burying the hearts OF the dead Crows in the
summit Of the butte After ride OF twelve miles
we have reached the banks OF some beautiful
lakes which are called after Capt Terry, formerly
an officer OF the army, but now owning large cat
tie herds on the range near by The lakes are said
to abound In large trout, and We expect to spend
tomorrow fishing. Game is not very abundant in
the neighborhOOd, but our hunters yesterday
brought In two antelopes, and few moutain
grouse were killed on the march to-day. "Sho-
shone Dick" white member OF the tribe, who
was captured, probably from an emigrant train
recollection
the event, is one OF our Indian party, and has
gone to look for signs OF game, and We hope for
good report from him.
Our camp is named scamp Stager," in honor OF
Gen. AnSOn Stager, OF Chicago"
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SaratOgaL Races TO-day.

SARATOGA. NY, August 14-The weather is
beautiful, the track In excellent condition, and the
attendance very large.
First race.-Kentucky stakes, three-QuarterS OF
a mile Welcher won; PaniQue ID. and Burton Sd.
Time: 1171. Emigrant was scratched
dicap sweepstakes for all ages one mile and three
quarters. was won by Mediator; General Monroe
2d, and BlazeS third. Time, 3.04x.
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., s152, ,l5S; customs, $3.50. .76l.
Mr. F. b. DAsKAN chief Of the public moneys
division. Is also acting chief clerk Of the Treas
ury In the absence OF Col. A. Webster.
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GEN. B. F. KELLEY has been appointed special
examiner OF the pension bureau for Allegany. Gar
rett and Washington counties, Md, vice Major w.
I. Van DOren. transferred. His headquarters will
be at Cumberland.
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CH. RUPERT.
nos. 4O3 AND 405 7TH STREET NORTHWEST.
HEADQUARTERS FOR THE WHITNEY chill
DREN'S CARRIAGE COMPANY.
THE CHEAPEST FOR BEAUTY COMFORT AND
DURABILITY IN THE MARKET.
Lawn Tennis, Croquet. Bicycles, Velocipedcs Arch
cry, Fishing Tackles, Wagons. &C.
Call and examine the Goods Prices to suit the
times. iy2I
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RRR 90 Y A L Mends Glass, Crockery
RO Y AA j. Wood, China Leather
RRR YY A l. &c, solid as rock! Hard
y RO AAA l. as adamant! FIRM AS
90 ALILL GRANTEE! Strongest
toughest and most elas-
GGG U u FEE tic Glue earth! A
G u u SaInsonianG Gantamonc
EE all other Clues and Ce-
&C ments! Absolutely Un-
GG0 Li4LL UU ZEE breakable and Insep-
arab.e! No HEATING!
40 reraratlon-Always Ready-Always LIQUID!
Mends Mar BILE, Stone Patches on Leather and Rubber
Goods, Rricab b-ac, Jewery, Metals Billiard Cue Tins
and Cloth, Card Board III Scrap Books eather eltin
Ornaments Of every kind Book Backs Earthenware and
everything else with everlasting nseperable tenacy
Manufacturers Of Gummed Labels. Textile Fabrics
Fine Carriage and Pianos and Cabinet Makers Scroll
Sawyers, &c, supplied by gallon or barrel.
70 CT Per Bot:e; by mai postpaid. 1oc. extra
j. q. O'MEARA CO.. 1347 Pa. av., Washington n. C.
- Live Agents wanted everywhere Sold by Druggists
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PICNICS. EXCURSIONS, .

lrIKST GRAND PICNIC
IL
T STREET CAR DRIV RS ASSOCIATION.
10 bC he'd at JueneIans Garden. F. between 4:h aIC
5th sire is north .ast.
THURSDAY. AUGUST 70. at r.
Tickets can be had of the Drives II tn L ST. cas-
Price cPnts aul3-2ts
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

50 LARGE PUBLIC NJ ETING OF CLERGY
: men. Lawyers and other public men will be h I'D
at the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. 9Th street aud
N:r-inia avenue southwest. WEDNESDAY, EVtN-
INti. August Is. Don't fail to attend. aul4-2t'
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The Telegraphtc Seruerle.

ALL THE WIRES OF THE GOLD AND STOCK EXCHANGE
COMPANY CUT.
NEW YORK, August IL, 10 80 q. m-The following
announcement has been made BY g. r. Scott,
superintendent OF the Gold and stock Telegraph
company: "All our wires have been cut this
morning. Expect TO get them o. X by noon.n
TWO CINCINNATI STRIKERS GO 10 WORK
CINCINNATI, August 1.-two striking operators
have returned TO work at the Western Union
ONCE here, AMI one flrst-class operator was OBJ
tained today from ST. Louis.
STATEMENTS OF THE W. o. OFFICERS
NEW YORK, August A-The strike OF the tele-
graphers presents no new features to-day Mr.
Somerville, or the Western Union company slid
that l26 wires OF the Gold and Stock telegram
company, which supply most or the circuits TO
the brokers off1ceS down town. and which are car
ried through Church street ip seven cables sus-
pended under the elevated railroad girders were
all cut last night and In such O way that the
wires cannot be connected again at the point
where they were severed Temporary connections
have been made with other lines and the company
hopes 20 be able TO repair the damage to-day.
dispatch was received by the company to-day
which stated that the New orleans telegraphers
were weakening and that two strikers had re-
turned to their keys In Meridian, Miss. Mutual
Union wires were cut I'm Harlem and Manhattan
vile last night 10 the number OF a dozen more.
A few wires were cut near Newark and others
near Fleetwood. riyger for the Western Union
company was assaulted by two or the striking
linemen to-day when he was leaving the COM
pany'S building. The Offenders were arrested by
the police and taken 10 court, when they were
up to noon to-day none OF the wire-cutters had
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BUILDING AssoCIATIoN-At the fifth regular
monthly meeting OF the Citizens Equitable Build
Ing Association, held last night at Goddard's hall
ss.7s7 was sold-being IS shares az follows: 4
shares at $17S, shares at $183, shares at $lS5
THE FUNERAL OF MIS- Juliet Riley, relIct of the
late Dr. Joshua, Riley. took place from her late
residence, on street, yesterday evening. DIR.
Shiras, OF the Episcopal church, officiated, and
MeSsrs Jno. Marbury, + D. Hartley. Evan Lyons,
j. D. Mcpherson, and Drs. A. Peter and j. A. Rat
cline were the pall-bearers The tnterment
was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
SENT TO THE H0SPITAL-M. D. Francois, 66 years
OF age, was found lying on the canal road, near
the College pond, very sick. and after being
brought to the third precinct station was for.
warded TO police headquarters to be sent to hos
ptal.
GRAN.-Arrived-Boats e. Lyons, Whiting, with
$500 bushels OF wheat. and Samuel Jarboe with
$500 bushels wheat; 5000 bushels wheat sold yes
terday at 116 No sales to-day.
CONDITION OF THE WATER-CleaY at all points
telegram @ from +, Petersburg, Va. says that
man palace car on the north bound fast train
from the south, while filling the lamps OF the
coach with alcohol, was horribly and fatally
burned by an explosions0f the finid.
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