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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
RIDDLE AND REIBER ACQUITTED.
THE END OF TIE PENN BANK CONSPIRACY CASE
IN PIrTsBURG.
TuY TELRGRAfH To THE TRrBuSE.

rBY rELEGRAfiI THE TRIBuSE.l
PITTsBuRG. June 24.-Therc was not Penn
Bank director attorney for the prosecution III
sight OF the court this morning when the verdict
in the Riddle Reber conspiracy case was rendered. Az
o'clock a wagon was driven to the door and the banks
books used in the trial were brought down stairs ana
placed IN II TO be taken back to the custody of the as
sgnee Mr. waper. While they were being placed In the
wagon bystander remarked:
"That is the last OF the Penn Bank"
To this the gentleman carrying the books. who was
heavy deposltor in the bank, made the significant re-
iotndor Yes it's the last OF the Penn Bank for the
present"
When the court opened Clerk Grier tore open tho
envelope incosng the verdict and read: ln the case
of the commonwealth against W. n. Riddle and q. L.
Reiber hnd the defendants not guilty, ana tne
prosecutors, A. NJ Cavtt ahd d. W. C. Carroll to pay
the costs" Silence regned until the proper acknow-
edgment by the foreman had BEEN made Then shout
OF exutation went UP from the friends of Riddle who
fairly packed the The defendants were then com
PEELED to undergo the handshaking process The up
roar became great that Judge ordered the UP slaves
to clear the room. Mr. Riddle then went to the Sheriff
Office where he delivered himself on the capas Issued
by Stewart Bros already mentioned In these columns Mr.
Riddle was armed with bond deputy entering the
loom. said Mr.. Riddle. have here IL Ia ior
@ot sa Mr. dSs SH % have @ here another
for the same amount" said the deputy, ,ooror,v od-
:. | wouldn't pay, II they accepted check on the
Penn Bank" said Mr. Riddle, do not owe the money,
but II had million dollars wouldn't pay cent oi
It," -.
Then Mr. Ritdle in custody OF the deputy went into
tho where Mr. Dazcl made an application TO nave
him admitted TO bail for his appearance at the next
term OF court to take advantage Of the nsolyent laws
This was granted after the counsel or stewart
Bros had made vigorous but unsuccesstnI atelnp.
take advantage OF an ancient law which compcls tue
bailee to remain Jail tweutyfOur hours, while the
bond is being examined There Is no doubt thst hr M
Riddle has been shabby treated by the stewarts MS
former partners He had made Endorsements for these
people TO the amount OF S24 900. His money had pal9
the b1ral expenses for i've members or the fanl anu
he had made his will In their favor Judge Curtis leI
for NewYor this afternoon. IL was agreed IN court
yesterday that II verdict OF acquittl was rendered III
the conspiracy the embczziement case should DC
ended with nolle prosequL This was done to-day
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oR0ps HURT BY WEA THER AND WEEDS.

ST. PAUL, June IA (Speciab.-Crops in the
Northwest have received set back from bad weather.
In the Rcd River Valley the ground is thoroughly
soaked ana further rain will damage. Already
fields turning yellow aud plant growth has been
trey checked The cool weather Of the last three days
has been the OF saving many fields In the James
River Valley the general condition OF the crop Ia avsr
able In Southern Minnesota complaints are kecoming
frequent weeds getting the best OF the wheat in
many places and that the effects OF the recent heavy
rains are beeoming plainly visible. The condition
of the CROP taking the State as whole, Is fully up TO
the average this time last year. The frost OF Sunday
night caused some damage cora fax and vegetables,
but wheat was uninurcd. Corn In low places suffered
severely In places in Minnesota and Iowa farmers are
unable get into the fields account OF the heavy
rains and the weeds growing faster than the corn
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TORIES TAKE OFFICE.
TUE cr,ApsroNE-sALIsBURYL LETTERS.

.s ov THE HOUSE OF CoMMoNs-LoRD KAN
notpH CHURCHILL TO BE OPPOSED
,,,nov June 24.-The members OF tue
,.atone Ministry went down to windsor oas'ie o'ua
"a as,,vered up the seals OF Office soon a'Vei ~"' VIZ
ners Of the new Ministry arrived ana went .iio"e
sn ceremony OF accepting Office Great crowus u poDp
ore assembled at the railway station anu '"o " -
y, salisbury and Sir Stafford Northcote were ,ouu,y
eheered Lord Randoiph Onuie"ii W."
mingled cheers and groans
There was full attendance OF members IN 'he hous
NJ Commons this afternoon The Cohset'""'0o ~,
sd the Ministerial benches. Mr. Glads'ohe ie". ~
.orrespondence between himself and the Maiqu's VI
s.I,sbury relating to the recent deadlock. "hiio ,
Cladstone's letters convey the assurances oi s'"'
snnport they contain no specihc pledSes.
pauland Winn Conservative NJ. T. for iAncolhsh'ie
Nor,h moved that the House upon rising ADJOURN "h.'
FRIDAY Mr. winn exI laned that on frihay hc
move for the issue OF certain writs OF eecuon'
,roposed that ON Friday, the House be again
mill Friday of tue following week. In order 70 se W
Iort;,s III fcfore the adjournment. Mr. Wnn withdrew
his motion and the House will meet TO morrow ,h ,t,en-
tion of the House to administration OF ne iS he
in Ireland by the Government lie aiso Sa als in
the Maamrasna and Barbavi cases, ,f,o,sters were
Writs for the reelection OF inc ne" ~
oereG @ n",tion a benches much crowded. because
Of the refusal Of the Panees 20 address TO his
,;,nsnts thanks them for their support which mas oeen
continuous through twenty years. Ito, oo,os,,,on IN
The Duke of Marlboroug Is organizing oppoSoI ~
,ba re election of his brother. Lord Randopn ~ ,h
for Woodstock sir John Bennett Is mentoneu Us 'no
Liberal candidate. .,a =, ID tor partsmoutl
will 90 to Cairo Envoy Extraordirary anu 9, nri
Pieninotenary with the rank of PI1vy Councillor
Sir Henry Holland has been appointed secretary 10 @
treasury Robert Bourke has been made Oh9er o of
eecretary and Charles DaIrympe takes inc rs oloG 10
finder Secretary OF the Home Department Aumaa' A,t
Hood Commerell and Codrington have been appc'n@ ppp
cd First Second and Third sea Lorus IpoeroI
" Earl Beauchamp has been made PaynasteT @ ~
he Earl of Mount Edgocumbe has been appoihteo hVa %
Seward the Earl of Lathom. Lord Chambeiialn 'le
Earl of Bradford Master Of the Horse the MaTqs o
waterford Master of the Buckhounds Messrs DaoI5
NE Herbert and Warond. Members OF farI,atrvns' u
Junior Lords OF the Treasury; ana ko"iano "''"'
Patronage Secretary -, .,,,., q rcou,or
ine 10" ~ Kashgar n Is understood that China
has already given consent to the arrangement sor IN,
farewell reception will be given to Earl spencer III
Dublin. Saturday. A., o,,,roo,, NJ
,he Earl of Carnaryon, who, 1t says, viii be gooa
Viceroy. far as vieeroys co. ana; r0" NAV
actually become popular. OF Sir William Hart DYKE,
saws that he decided improvement on thosc rui"s
the Irish Office previously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
CANADIAN TRADE WITH ENGLAND.

LONDON, June VA meetIng WIS HcIu 'U-
day at the London Chamber of Commerce, for the pur
pose of forming Canadian Trade Section Sir Charles
Tupper who presided dwet upon the fact that the tde
of emigration directed to Canada rather thah
to the United States The approaching completion Oh
the Canadian Pacific Railway would be OF imperial in-
portance making Great Britain independent, In the
event of war In the East of stoppagcs in the suez Canal
lCheers Ho defended the system OF modified protec.
lion which he said absolutely necessary IN Wow OF
,he fiscal polcy OF the United states. He urged spec
ial fiscal agreement between England and mo colonies
and the devotion OF 100000 TO stateaided emigra
ton to British colonies -
Tho meeting unanimously resolved to form COM
mittee TO arrange the Canadian Section.
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sIxTY-FlvE LIVES LOST WITH THE ITALIA


UTEs-sEvEN PASSENGERS ONLY SAVED.
LIMA, June 24.-Great excitement has Deen
caused here by the loss of the steamer Italia sue car
red crew Of eighty four and ftyfour passengers Inc
number saved is reported at sxy-nine The cargo VI
which the greater part for coast ports, was nearly
all insured.
MoLTENDo June 24.LThe Italia struck steep point
near Lomas about o. m Friday and sank III Ii'eeh
minutes deep water Ou OF 134 passengers ana crc"
sixty-fve were drowned. On Sunday the CaenaPooi
picked up boat containing thirteen survivors thr'y
miles south of Pisco. The same evening she
rho and tound ftyfour moro survivors in Salinas
Raw. two others having started from there on
foot for Louas Boats were sent 10 bring OIL the party
but the captain of the Italia declined assistance IN
tending TO travel to Pisco and thence by steamer -
Callao Among the saved are the captain INC hrs'
officer and seven passengers Including one "oin""'
About twenty-five children were drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
AFFAIRS AT THE IsTHMUs.

PANAMA, June 16.-The new regime in Pan
ana State government by direct federal nomination.
sustained by federal bayonets and consented to by the
American Government is already condemned oy natives
and foreigners. forced loan produced only $4,000
And now 5000 is TO be raised by conhscaton nee
essary. The suppression Of The Star and Herald mas
been threatened because criticised certain acts OF the
Government The city is again under martial law
There is much sickness In Colon. where yellow rover
and other diseases making havoc The latest VIC
Tins OF the fever Charles Cheney and Byron Nor
gan Of Rutland, Vt. the former conductor ana tbc
latter locomotive englneer on the Panama kNIroad.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
FLAMES IN A WAREHOUSE.

ALLISON, n. Y, June 24 (SpeciaD.-A large
three-story warehouse and coal shed adjoining were
destroyed with their contents by fire about m. to-
day. The railroad night watchman who discovered the
fire says that the time he smeed kerosene One she'd
containing thrtyhve tons of coal saved. also fty
cords Of wood The warehouse was built IN 1851 and
cost So 900. IL insured for 200. The oonents
were insured for Sl.500 and the loss is $500 Tho
building insured equally In Springfield, British
Amerie. the cOntentsi Flenans Fund.
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AN ELEPHANT BREAKING UP CIRoUs.

LAPEER. Mich, June 24.-In the performance
OF circus here yesterday large elephant became nfu
rated and turned upon the 5000 persons assembled
under the He tore up the seats, smashed tno
furniture and made havoc generally. Women tainted
children screamed, and general stampede Followed
The enraged elephant, after clearing out the canvas
made break for the woods by and mircd hivlsei
In an adjacent swamp After much difficulty ne was eA-
trcated, but 1--we bullets shot into his sde 70 tame
him. In the panic many persons were hurt ana mucn
property lost and damaged. No fatalities occurreu
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TRACKING 4 MAN FoR FOURTEEN MONTHS
ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER or a LUYATIc ON
WARDS ISLAND.


WARDS ISLAND.
After search of over a year Detective Ser
ceant. Heard and Kush OF Inspector Byrness staff yes
.rlay arrestod Thomas Hagau. who lie under Indictment
for murder In the first degree In shooting and killing
John Richard harmless unatic on Wards Island,
April 49, 1884. Hagan, with Thomas Brown and William
Gynn all river thieves went In boat 70 Wards Island
IN stealing expedition. Leaving the boat In charge Of
Glvnn Iagln aud Brown went up the HILL They found
Richardson whom Iagan accosted. Richardson made a
threatening motion with ptohfork which he held In
hIs hand and when the the thieves ran Richardson
laughed. This eNasperated hagah ai nc GIeW pistoi
tho chest aud infictlng u Iatal "ounu' Iho
wounded man staggered toward tho muir.
aerer Ea which '. struck magan in the % left hand m
ncting a sight wound After hrlng tue shOt nagah ana
Hrown ran TO their boat and Hagan SAID TO GIynni
have shst crank up the NIL ana II you say ah5thihs
Tsc matter was reported to Inspector Byrnes and he
detailed Heard and kush on tne ose tno & IeHs Lev S ~
shooting occurred Hsgan maze goou MS ESCAPE =
close watch was kept on his fathers house, NO Al
,"st marks ON letters tho fugitive was placed In
fhcago and then In Baltimore Dut DOlh tunes sue
ceeded IN oluding arrest aD0u. Mo We meoAs ssU ,h t
snector Byrnes Informed that his man was IN the
ctv and at once watch on the house several DAY
ago Heard and Kush saw man VINO answered Is mSgan
description at window OF the mousse, Dut hithousn
sh ~ "a familiar with him. from having sent him once
before 10 sing sing he could not identity him positive
ly Inspector Byrnes made up MS h ,nina G bo"ss
ana bc ordered kush and Heard to make the
search which they did with satisfactory results Hasan
said that he had been home ony nc p aJ n and iynp
had been at sea for several months Brown anu 1y
were also and they persist n the stoies
they told at frst Hagan tells much he same s.4I ns
Rrown does except that he says that te shoong "as
daVe hv Drown iiagan Is about twenty -four years OF
age and has done time" before ior nanlns @ s'ot1 a.
property in his possession. lie mas prO'nof ho" ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
later commtteo Of eight sr knights Of PaIestIne c0m-

later committee of eight Sir Knights Of Palestine Com
mandery. No. H. Trenton. received the Grand Command
cry In the antechamber and escorted them into the
asylum. where the dedicatory form OF the ritual was
executed X. Il. 5. Commander Tlden OF Jersey City,
delivered the dedlcatory address The Grand Com
mandery after these exercises adjourned to the balcony
OF the American House from which II viewed the
procession. A platoon Of police pre3eded the Grand
Marshal, Mayor Richard A. Donnelly, after whom came
the Grand Commander and Grand and Past Grand
officers in the Tarior Communicates followed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
TIE EXPULSION OF MACKIM
SIGNING THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY cALL-rHE
GANG TO THE TRONr.
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE-

rnY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBuSE
Chicago, June 2I.-There appears to be
big fight on In Democratic ranks In this city, owing
TO Joseph C. Mackins coming to tho front and arranging
for the Democratic primaries Saturday. Mackn VIII
be expelled from the Cook County Central Committee
Tomorrow evening lie viii not be requested TO hand
in his resignation and II he presents It in writing VIII
not be accepted The call for the meeting was Issued
Yesterday afternoon and tho stated object is TO eIpe
Joseph e. Mackn for signing a call for the democratic
primaries to elect precinct committeeman aud styling
himself the secretary of tho Cook County Central Dem
ocratc Committee when he had authority for 30 do
ing"
The cause OF the opposition 10 Mackn l. found In his
action In signing mis- name TO the call He volunteered
TO take tho call. which signed " j. l.. Van Felt
chairman" 20 the olcc Of afternoon paper 10 was
published IN proper days but on tho third
dav Maekin went TO tho newspaper Office and placed
alongside OF J. T. Van Pelt. chairman tho signature
Joseph C. Mackin. secretary" Notwithstanding this
the Democratic primaries 20 be held next Saturday are
being engineered completely In the Interest OF the
gang" The call for tho primaries directs that tho re-
turns be sent care Of Joseph Mackn, Palmer House.
a. soon as practicable after the polls are cosed Those
who have been selected judges Of the primaries are
said 20 be almost without exception sympathihers with
Macklu In short It looks II the gang would have
complete control Of the next Democratic County Cen
trail Committee.
Governor Ogleshy has signed the Curtis Election bill
10 regulate primary elections The following Its pro-
vsionsi "lt shall be unlawful for any person to vote
at any primary election, At any election called 70
scec delegates to any convention called either for the
purpose of nominating candidate or candidates Tor
any elective office, for the purpose OF selecting other
delegates TO such convention unless such person so
voting or Offering would be qualified elcct0r In
the district embraced within the call for sara primary
elettion. II the general or special election
held under and In conformity with the general election
laws OF this state Any person violating the provisions
OF this shall yctiOn thereof. he lined In any
snm not less than 800 than 500, lmprs-
oned in the county Jail not moro than
six months or both. In the discretion Of the court
PHILADELPHIA REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.
PHILADELPHIA, June 81 (SpecidD.-The re-
suits of the Republican primaries last night and tho
conventions to-day to elect delegates TO the Republican
state Convention OF July regarded as substantial
victories for the opposition It is believed that Quay,
for State Treasurer. has majority OF the delegates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25

Buckley pretty orphan girl. sxteen,was graduated
from the Girls High School here to-day'Chares T. hoh
man. age eighteen graduatedwith honors' from 'ne
Boys High School At reception given to the teachers
nd ombers Of the graduating class of the High School
this afternoon the startling announcement was n.do
that Miss Buckley and young Holman hal Deen qu'os
married on April by Hoffman's father. rms creaeu
sensation owing the high social standing OF inc piue
who inherited some years ago property 'aiuou ~
Sl25.OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
HoNoREp BY QUEEN VICTORIA.

LONDON, June 24.-The Queen has conferred
the Order Of the Garter upon the Earl OF Kimberley and
the Grand Cross of the Order Of the Bath Vcounts
Eversiey and sberbrooke. She has also made f. W.
Hamilton Mr.. Gladstoncs private secretary, Compan-
lob OF tne Order Of the Bath Sir Reginald Weby, AS
sis.ana % fpneiai p Secretary, will succeed Sir r. X W.
ingen as Permanent Secretary to the Treasury the lat
rhayng een raised TO the peerage Sir Harry Yerney
ana cir arthur otway. Members OF Parliament, have
been made Members Of the Privy Couneil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
nrnJca7ryG 4 MASONIC TEMPLE.

TRENTON, N. j., June 24.-The new Masonic
emne IN this city was dedicated to-day with elaborate
ceremonies by an assemblage of over 1000 knights
Tempar from all parts of New-Jersey and rsnnsyvana
The exercises were conducted Oy tno Gran" o.,
., Jersey which established headquarters at the
American House.
tAt Q o'clock tho Grand Commandery formed az i's
headouartes and marched to the Temple. Han an hou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
NEW RULES FOR SUNDAY AT LONG BRANCH

NEW RULES FOR SUNDAY AT LONd BKANoH
LONG BRANCH, n. j., June 24.-The Board
Of suffering from It's usual early suns
er attack of virtue and goodness To-day 1t passed an
ordinance prohibiting the playing Of cards, faro, pool
billiards or any other game which money is wagered.
cock fgtng dog lighting ana all business transactions
On sunday The law to be enforced 10 the letter nex
Sunday ana Il will more Jerseymen than ~ VIII
outsiders Two OF the commissioners keep pool tables
~ ouor shops The Board has reduced the license
Zoe on them from $50 to So and has raised the license
Zee ou milk wagons from 50 to So None OF the COM
inissinners sell milk excepting IN mixed drinks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
cuEERING MIR. PHELPS.

LONDON, June 25.-A banquet was given
last evening the occasion OF the presentation 70
Prince Albert of the freedom of the Fshmongers Com
many. Lord Rosebery the Duke of Cambridge. and Mr.
Phelps limited States Minister were among the guests
Mr. Phelps replying the toast to visitors sad tn no
hoped that the Prince would follow In his iather
lie was heartily cheered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
TRYING TO sA1IsFY PUBLIC OPINION

PHILADELPHIA, June "a (SpeciaD.-The
Western Union and the Philadelphia local telegraph
companies and the Bell Telephone Company have COM
blned In petition to lay underground conduits in
Chestnutst, from Twenty-sec0nd-st 70 the Delaware
River and Ia Third-st from Walnut TO Vine. The com
panes assert that underground wires In Newfork CHI
cago and Pttsburg do not work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
THROWING HIMSELF FROM A WINDOW

Edward ]. Fox, age twenty-five, was chattIhg
with his brother-inaw and sister. Mr. and Mrs j. r.
Farrell in back-room on the second story OF their
house No 23b Henry-st, last night few
inues nsfore 10 o'clock Mr.. Farrell went ont. As soon
as he had gone Fox walked TO an open window and
threw himself out His skull was fractured. Ihe sui
side Is aIirihnted to temporary insanity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
TOssFs IN VARIOUS PLACES.

MUsKEGoN, Mich, June 24.-Collie's board.
ng-house and the two adjoining buildings owned by r.
H. Havs and George d. Farr burned las, nfght
The loss is ~. 900; partially insured.
Bosroy June pa fire this morning In two-and-a-
half story wooden building In Dorchester owned and
occupied by Frank T. OBrien, caused loss OF g, 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
KILLED IN IN EXPLOSION.

ROME, June 24.--An explosion occurred to-
day In powder mill ut Lucca. number OF people
we're at work at the time, and few escaped death OF
serious injuries Already the bodies Of twelve OF tho
killed have been recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
THE BALTIMORE AND ONO IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, June "a (SpectdD.-The
Councils this afternoon considered the ordinance grant
lug permission to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to
enter the city. II is estimated by Chief Engineer
Douglass that t will cost 81 O0O00 build tho road
through the city After being in session nearly four
hours Select Council by an unanimous vote passed the
ordinance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
LOSS IN A BRooKLYN CHALK FACTORY.

Fire broke out last evening in the chalk face
tory of william weddle. at No. 33 South Thrdsts
Brooklyn causing loss OF $4,000. 1t extended to the
paint works OF Baxter * Rowe adjoining, where tho
lnss :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
EMPEROR WILLIAM WORSE.

LONDON, June 24.-Private advices from
Berlin state that Emperor William Is worse lie can
neither talk nor listen 10 the reading OF reports nor do
the least work without fits OF somnooncy, which are
most frequent during the day At night he is restless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
ppoposJy0 no sAyE OLUVgRIUs.

RICHMOND, Va, June "a (SpeciaD.-T. j.
fuvsus under sentence OF death here received pro-
nositIon from New Orleans lawyer to clear him for
stipuated sum payable when II is done This lawyer
Condemns the ury for the verdict II repd@rsd IN severe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
DECREASE IN PENNSYLVANIA EARNINGS.

PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-The statement of
the of all the lines OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company OF Plttsburg and Eric for May, 1885,
compared with the same month IN 1854, shows a de-
crease In net earnings OF S2Si,l
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PULLED THE TRIGGER WITH HIS ToI

PULLED THE TRIGGER WITH HIS TOE
ALESTows Penn., June "a (SpeesaD.-Wliiiam 4.
Rntnan well known III Catasauqua, committed suicide
mis- morning He took off his right shoe rested bis body
against the house, knelt forward and with his pK ZOE
pulled tho trigger OF his gun me weapon WAS nea'y
loaded aud the charge passed through his body As
lied Instantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-25
Frrz HUdR LEE FOR GOVERNOR.

RICHMOND va, ""h~ NSP'N""'" -
letter was received here to-day from General fz hugh
es in which he declares that he will accept the Demo
or atic nomination Governor II rendered TO hn lac
had nreyiousy said lie would not do So.