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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-06-11
Ladies' Hair Dressing ParIOrS,
Fort street, opposite Dodds Stables.
MADAME WANEK.

r ATE OF SAN FRANCISCO. HAS OPENED
/ 4 a Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlor, where will be
kept a fine stock of Hair Goods, Toilet Articles,
etc. Ladies waited at their residence, IL de-
sired. Ladies and Children's Hair Cutting a
speciality. Gents Tonsorisl Parlor in cOnnec-
ton 1913 MS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-06-11
PORT OF HONOLULU. IL. 1.
ARRIVALS.

"WEDNESDAY, June 10.
Stmr Iwslani, Freeman, from Hamakus
SchT Pohoiki from Puma
Am bktne KIikltat, Cutter Is days from Port
Townsend
Stmr MokOII, McGregor, from q circuit Of AolO-
ksi, via LahRina and Lanai.
Stnr KapioIani, from EVA
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-06-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

A breach of piece-When the gun burst.
Jay Gould grows melancholy while
yachting. 1t grieves him to see 80 much
water going to waste.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-06-11

Honolulu, June 1, 1855.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
Special Notices.
"Li,tle Joker" is the best smoking to-

"Little Joker" is the best smoking to-
baceo.
FoR relieving ard curing all forms OF Con-
FESTIVE and Nervous Headache, Bilious Head
ache and sick Headache, keeping the bowols
free and preserving the system 10 q healthful
condition, MORLEY's T-X-S LIVER PILLS
stands ahead. Sold by Kaiteyer.
Youso MAN. your sweetheart would enjoy
your Q m pany more II you would remove the
tobacco smell and stains from your teeth by
using ORIDONTO. only 30 cents boz. liquid
and powder, at kalteyer's.
LADIES, II you want a beautiful complexion.
q bright eye, good appetite, an active liver,
bowels reg ilar as clockwOrk, vigorous, healthy
body, use MORLEYs T-x-S TONIC cor
DIAL, the Great System kennvator. As a
female remedy II never fails. Sold by Kalteyer
A FEW spoonfuls OF KAY's KENTUCKY
KONDITI0N POWDERS mixed with meal
and fed to poultry once or twice week VIII
cure them OF gapee aud cholera and make
them thrive. De sure anu get the X. X. X.
Powders. They excel all Others. SOLD by
Kalteyer.
Now, II you orany Of your family are suffer-
Ing with Chile. Renittent or Intermittent
Fever, Aching OF the Bones, Dullness Irrita-
bility, Nervousness. Jaundice, Biliousness or
any other symptom Of malarial poison. we
earnestly solicit you to try MORLEY's T-X-s
AGUE TONIC, for, N used according to dlreo-
tlons we know the result will be success.
Sold by Kaltcyer.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

One of the finest establishments that
San Antonio, II not Texas, can boast of
Is the Art Gallery of G. ii. Mueller, at
205 Commerce street. Here can be had
artists and draughtmen's materials, of
both domestic and imported KINDS. En-
cravings, chromos and paintings are on
hand, In an endless variety. Picture
frames, mouldings and materials for
fresco and sign painting In large varieties
China decorations and material for wax
flowers In large assortment. Mr..
Mueller receives direct from factories
large shipments Of paints, oils and other
material In that line, as well as window
glass. and hne domestic and imported
decorative wall paper are speoialties In
his establishment. l2-l3-ly
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
The Dukes Joke.

The late Duke of Wellington got n
letter once from a lady saying she was
soliciting subscriptions for a certain
church in which she was much inter-
ested, and had taken the liberty to put
his name down for goo, and hoped he
would promptly send her check for
that amount. lie forthwith replied that
he was glad she thought SO well of him;
certainly he would respond to the call;
but he. too, was interested In a certain
church which needed subscriptions, and
counting on his correspondents well
known liberaiity he had put her down
for f200, "and so," he concluded, mo
change
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
Or. WEATHERS
Cures One More Unfortunate Man Who, as a Cit
lien OF San Antonio, Speaks for Himself

This patient Is DR.. W. II. Ware, "a
Acequia street, who is an old practl-
TONER OF medicine, and bad to retire on
account OF bad health, and who came to
this city for Its climate and other advan-
tages. But on consulting distinguished
physician, was told his case was very
doubtful. He continued from bad TO
worse, until he was confined to his room
and bed. son reading some cures made
by DR.. Weathers, OF this city, and see
Ing the same certified to by reliable and
disinterested citizens, whom knew, at
once inspired me with sufficient conf
dence to call the Doctor to my aid, and
to-day am happy to say thar, through
the skillful treatment Of DIR. Weathers,
whom regard as a gentleman and an
able physician, am once again on my
feet as an active business man, and with
strength, a good appetite, and feeling
grateful, pay to DR.. Weathers this mer-
tied compliment. w. II. WARE"
l, M. l.. Cureton, certify to the cor
rectness Of DIR. Wares statement.
No. ~ Acequia street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

Rice Bros. & Co. can always be relied
upon, not only to carry In stock the best
Of everything, but to secure the agency
for such articles as have well-known
merit and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation OF
being always enterprising and ever re-
liable. Having secured the agency for
the celebrated DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, will sell 1t on n
positive guarantee. 1t will surely cure
any and every affection Of Throat, Lungs
and Chest, and to show our confidence,
we invite you to call and get Trial
BOTTLE Free
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

Can any one bring us a case of X .dney
or Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they
can not, as thousands Of cases already
permanently cured and who are daily
recommending Electric Bitters. will
prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes.
Weak Back or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the blood,
regulate the bowels and act directly on
the diseased parts. Every bottle guar
anteed. For sale at 80 cents bottle by
Rice Bros. & Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

A well improved farm, situated two
hundred yards from station at Moore
Hollow. on the international railroad, in
good, healthy country, containing
400 acres Of land all under fence; 60 in
cultivation, good frame house Of six
rooms, dining room and kitchen, all sur
rounded by gallery; stable, barns, bath
house garden, All in good order; water
from n tank and well; to be sold for
cash. II desired some cattle and horses
will be sold on the place at their mar
kct value; possession given at short
notice. Title perfect and warranted.
For particulars address or call on ~.
e." care 4. Il. johnson, LIGHT office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

PLEA arc frequently preceded by sense of
weight In the back, loins and lower part of the
abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he
has some affection OF the kidneys or neighbor-
ing organs At times. symptoms of indiRes-
tion are present. a. fiatulency, uneasiness OF
the stomach, etc, A.molsture, like perspira-
ton, producing a very disagreeablc itching,
after getting warm, Ia n very common attend
ant. blind, bleed ny and Itching Piles yield at
once to the application Of DIR. Dosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts
affected. abso bling no Tumors. allaying the
cure. Price. 81 cents. Address, The DR.. Bo-
sanko Medicine Co Piqua. o. Sold by
Soasse, a Co James Clavin RaRland & Co
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
Drunkenness, or the Liquor habit, Can Be Cured
hY Adminisierina Dr. Halnes Golden Specific.

IL can be given In a cup Of coffee or tea with
out the knowledge OF the person taking II,
err the patient is q moderate drinker or an al.
coholio wreck. Thousands Of drunkards have
been made temperate men who have taken the
Golden Specific In their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they quit
drinking df their own FREQ viii. No harmful
effects result from It's administration. Cures
guaranteed Circulars and testimonials sent
free. Address GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.,
l0-1T ON cod 1876 Race st.. Cincinnati, o.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

The best salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Cbapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. II Is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by Rice Bros.
Il Co
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

THE Floresville Chronicle is not sur
pIised at the result of the election In
this city on Monday, but Is gratined.
About the most surprised parties were
those who were depending upon the
s'sllent yote.r
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

MAYoR-ELEcT CALLAGHAN's appoint
ments is causing considerable uneasiness
in some quarters, but 1t is not likely that
he will disregard good business princi-
Piles or the clty's interests In the make
nm of his slate.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

Thlsis TO certify that have used WONDER
Full EIGHT and found II 10 be an I'M mediate
relief for Black Leg In cattle by giving them
from IS TO 20 drops internally and applying
once or twice externally to parts affected.
A. j. MCCLURE,
Duttercup, williamson Co., Tex 9
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

THE Luling Signal can well be said to
be ont of Its infancy, and commenced
this week upon Its eighth volume. The
people OF Luling and Caldwell county
owe much to the Signal and to Mr.. ]. p.
Bridges, Its energetic editor and pro-
nrietor
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
ADVERTISING RATES



Special rates given on larger space and long
time advertisements.
Legal advertisements 81 20 per inch frst In
sertion; 70 cents per inch each subsequent In
sertlon. Trustees sales 81 % per Inch frst In
sertion; Is cents each insertion afterwards.
Reading matter. editorial page. 20 cents per
line each Insertion. Local columns 20 coats
first insertion; IOconts first week. cents after
first week. Special rates on 80 and 100 lines
running for month.
Home advertisements payable on first Of
each month. Transient advertising payable in
advance. Only metal cuts printed
All contracts must be approved by the Bust
ness Manager.
Subscribers not receiving their paper will
please make complaint TO the Office. Sub
scribers are warned not TO pay their subscrip-
ton except upon presentation OF properly
receipted bill from this Office.
THOMAS II. JOHNSON.
business Manager.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

TIE LIGHT's brilliant occasional cor
respondent, Mr.. II. l.. Benson, repre-
senting the wholesale boot and shoe
house Of C. II. Fargo & Co., Chicago, has
sent this office most elegant little
souvenir. containing the compliments of
the sensnn.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

10 prepared purely from roots, herbs and barks
indieeE Gus OF the South. NJ especially adapt
cd TO this climate. Ask your druggists for IL -.
For sale at retail by Rice Bros. 4 Co., and at
wholesale by A. Dreiss.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
S0tu day, January II. 1885.

These "northers" make one 'splse the
weather, and while they don't last a
powerful long time, yet they are most
unwelcome.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

You will find 1t to your advantage to
buy your coal OF A. Bruni, 1874 Military
plaza, telephone 23i. Delivered in any
quantity to any part Of the city at low
est prices. ll-l0-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
q. soasse 8 Co.. james Ciavin, Ba land

The druggists. who are always looking after
the interest OF their customers have now SC.
cur. t1N sale OF DIR. Dose-kos Cough and
Lung syrn.N :, n remedy that never fails 20 curs
Colds. Palms In the Chest and all Lung Aztec
tions, For proof Conghs, try n sample bottle
Regular size. 20 cents and 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

THE Corpus Christi Critic says, anent
the holiday edition: "rhe SAN ANTONIO
LIGnr trusts that Its readers will par
don 1t for the seeming vanity OF repub-
fishing the glowing compliments paid II
on its holiday edition." No need,
whatever, to ask pardon, Mr.. LIGHT, for
you have shown In the splendid edition
indicated, your perfect ability to use,
artistically, the flrst.class facilities
which you evidently possess-a fact
which is always applicable to superior
ability. even when In the possession OF
means equal to your own. But, then, 1t
is the Characteristic Of merit to be mod
est and retiring"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

COLONEL II. Q. KrNo is very promi-
nently mentioned as candidate for an
appointment from the new admlnistra-
tlon ut Washington rs n Minister to
Mexico. The LIonr has the warmest
feelings and wishes for the Colonel In
his hopes In that direction, and 1t hastens
to whisper TO him by all means-beware
Of the deadly petition. As candidate
for Mayor his petition OF 800 or more
names proved veritable stroke Of
paralysis.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

Entered ut Postofhce at San Antonio, Texas,
as second class matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

Published daily, except Sunday at 2i0 East
Commerce street Delivered By carriers
throughout the city at iocents a weck payable
to our agent Single copies for sale BY news
boys at cents. Subscription, per year tS 90,
In advance.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

ture Of the city and the immediate pros
peot OF better times. A few liberal
minded and willing men can set the ball
going
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

Mr.. WALTER ScoTr, In his letter to the
LIGHT yesterday, made very liberal
proposition regarding the opening work
on the proposed Aransas road. The be-
ginning OF that enterprise in the con-
struction Of the road bed, will be the
signal for renewed confidence in the fu-
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

CONGRESS has FILTERED away the best
portion of the session and practically
accomplished nothing, and now the
Committee on Public Health say they
will not have time to pass bill provid-
ing for regulations to protect the public
health, though they may recommend an
appropriation to use In Its prevention in
case the cholera does visit the country
his summer.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

In SPEAKING of the message OF Gov
ernor Ireland, last year, being published
ahead OF time, the Express says the
LIGHT is In error. The fact remains
that the Express published the message
IN Tuesday morning before the Legis-
AZURE assembled, and 1t is quite sufil-
tient to prove the truth OF the assertion.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17

1T Is six to one and half dozen of the
other, between st. John and the Globe
Democrat regarding the Saints position
Turing the late campaign. But 1t should
10 remembered that anyone who picks
Alr. st. John up In the hopes Of finding
political chump, will be badly disap-
pointed. He is Kansas Republican
politician, and that expresses his abili-
les to the fullest.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-17
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

New Time Card In Effect December 49,
1884, I. & q. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES;
For st. Louis, via Mo. Pacific route. $40 q. IN.
For st. Lsuis. via |. NJ. route ......, " y. M
For Laredo. ....sss..sss.ss s.+sssssss CD" u. hl'
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis. via Mo. Pacific. 1898 p. m.
From 81. Louie, via Iron Mountain. $50 p. m.
From Laredo. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. I;U p' IN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04
OPELOUsAs, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY La, JULY 4, 1885

In conclusion, we would say that the
exhibition was triumph to both pupils
and teachers. We never saw q more
delighted audience, particularly the
parents whose children had been under
the excellent tuition and moral and re-
ligious training of the good Sisters.
The Convent buildings are large and
we'll appointed for comfort and study );
the teachers are competent and faith
ful to their onerous duties the disci-
pline and management of the school are
excellent in every respect therefore,
we believe this school should and will
prosper in the future.
THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT IN
THE SOUTH Prior to the war, the
American Agriculturist was house
hold word in nearly every Southern
home. Following the return of peace,
the former subscribers hastened to send
for their old favorite, until it now again
extensively circalates through the
Southern States. But to the end that
it shall be made still more interesting
and valuable to Southern readers, one
of our editors, now in North Carolina,
is writing series of valuable articles
on the resources of the South generally,
and the best means of developing them,
while another of our writer's, who spent
several months in the Southwest, is
doing the same work for that special
region. We will cheerfully comply
with the request of any present sub
scriber who may wish to have sample
copy forwarded to any Southern farmer
for examination with view to his sub
American Agriculturist.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04
General Notes.

The cost of farm fences in the United
States now equals the national debt.
Mrs. Yseult Dudley, the assailant OF
O'Donovan Rosa, has been acquitted.
The public roads in parish, like the
streets in city, are fair test of the
capacity and fitness of its government
During the fiscal year ending June
80, the public debt decreased $65. .000,-
900. The year previous it was decreas-
ed $l0l 900, 900.
1t takes great deal of money to run
the Government of the United States.
Last year it cost $3l0, ,000, 900, and the
year before, 1921 600, 600.
The whole number of visitors to the
New Orleans Exhibition was / ,l56, $40.
The show was open nearly as long as
the Centennial Exhibition at Philadel-
phia, which was visited by 9,9lO,966
persons.
To purify the water in cisterns, rend-
er it healthy and incapable of producing
insect life, put 10 from fifteen to thirty
grains of quinine, according to size OF
cisfeTn. Dissolve the quinine we'll first
in q glass of water. N. O. City Item.
Mr.. Lastie Dupre, of st. Landry par
ish, has sold his stock of cattle, ranging
in Calcasieu, to Mr. j. b. Watkins, Of
Lake Charles, for the sum of sec, 900.
Ms. Watkins also purchased, last week,
the vachery of Mrs. Joseph Sallier,, of
this parish, at an average of ten dollars
head. Lake Charles Commercial,
June 27th.
Lafayette Advertiser, June 81: Mrs.
Edmund j. Davis, widow of the late
ex Gov. Davis of Texas, was at the Star
& Crescent hotel Wednesday, en- route
from the North to her home i'm Austin.
Mrs. Davis goes to Austin to dispose of
her interests there and will return to
Louisiana and reside in Grand Cotean,
her old home. Miss Bessie Millard, of
Opelousas, niece of Mrs. Davis was also
here last Wednesday. She will accom-
pany her aunt to Austin.
Secretary Manning is keeping mp the
work of retrenchment In his depart
ment. No less than fifty clerks were
yesterday dropped from the rolls. IF
this system of economy is practiced in
all Offices of the government, the pay
rolls for the first month of the new fiscal
year under Democratic administration
will show reduction approximating
twenty per cent Very good work, the
people will say, for beginning N. O.
States, July 1.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04

NOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
La, May n, l5s5.-Notice is hereby given
that the following-named settler has fisd no.
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or, in his sbsence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, Ls.,
on the 9Th of July, 1885, viz.
Felicien LelaOuxs
who made Homestead Entry No. $685. for the
northwest quarter, section 81, I 6. 5 3 3,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Louis N. Conrvilie, Peter
Sayoie, Andre Miller, fills, Theodore SavOie, al
of ST. Landry parish, Louisiana.
C. B. DARRALL,
June Is, 1885. St Register
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04
Never Give Nm.

IL you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, gene
raj debility, disordered blood, weak
constitution, headaches, or any disease
of bilious nature, BY all means pro-
cure bottle of Electric Bitters You
will be surprised to see the rapid i'm
provement that will follow you will
be inspired with new life strength
and activity will return pain and
misery will cease, and henceforth you
will rejoice in the praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at so cents bottle by
M. P Young & Co. 6
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04

We desire to state to our correspon-
dent--P I'll. M.--that the reason why q
report of the feast OF Corpus Christi, at
Church Point, was not published SOON
Ell, was because the notes that were
promised us in reference to the intetst-
ing occasion, we're not received by US.
Therefore we could not give q proper
description Of 90 important d celebra
ton. without some data to suggest an
appropriate article.
As r. Fl. Nj gave us such an excel
lent report Of this affair, We hope to
hear from him again on other matters of
interest from bis section Of the parish.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04
BuckIen's Aruica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped hands, Chill.
blains, CorDs, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
qaired. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by NJ.
P. Yonng & Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04
a Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton. Ia,
says my wife has been seriously af-
fected with a cough for twenty five
years. and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, aud being urg-
ed to try DIR. Kings New Discovery
did so, with most gratifying results.
The first bottle relieved her very much,
and the second bottle has absolutely
cured her. She has not had SO good
health for thirty years Trial bottles
free at Nj. p. Young 81 Co.'s drug store.
Large size $1
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04

We do not recomm nd "Bile Beans
to cure all the ills human flesh is heir to,
bat we know they are superior, as a
eathartic and corrector of the liver, to
pills and liquid liver regulators. One
bean" is dose. They do not grippe,
sicken the stomach or weaken the sys-
tenn. Try them once and you will new
er be without them. Sold by druggists
and medicine dealers at 25 cents per
bottle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04

GEN. GRANTS CoNDrTroN-The latest
kilograms report Gen. Grant as gradu-
ally sinking and that he cannot survive
much longer. The cancer 10 eating its
way at the base of his tongue, and also
approaching the jugular vein. The ply
sicians can only alleviate his pain. He
has already lost his voice and grows
weaker every day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1885-07-04

A. j. Dnmont, President of the Re
publican State Central Committee, and
late Naval Officer at New Orleans, COM
mitted suicide at ATgiers on the 30th
ult., by shooting himself through the
mouth with a revolver. 1t is supposed
that family troubles caused the desper-
ate act, because financially he was said
to be in easy circumstances.