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I cleveland, Tor S2o,OOO damages alleged to
have been sustained by her by being run
over by Mrs Lucretia Garfeld's carriage
resulted in verdict for the defendant The
struck jury consisted OF eleven Republi-
cans and one Prohibtionist and in his
argument Mrs. Garfield's attorney said
that the case has already been tried by
10000 600 of people and decided in favor OF
this widowed lady Mrs. Tanner, who
was considerably injured at the time of
the accident, will have to pay the costs of
the trial.
Richard M. Hoe, the famous printing
press manufacturers, died suddenly in
Florence Italy on the sth inst.
The postmaster general says that il the
eight-hour bill now pending should become
law il will necessitate the appointment
4 of an increased force of letter carriers in
nearly every city having free delivery
service.
Hon. W. ~ Aldrich OF Newport. K l.,
has leen reelected to the United States
Senate.
The trustees of Columbia college have
decided 10 admit women 10 that institu-
ton upon equal footing with gentlemen.
Forty nine Of the recently arrested men
indicted 10y the Milwaukee grand jury for
rioting and conspiracy were arraigned IN
court the other morning. All pleaded no;
guilty and were held for trial.
President Cleveland and his bride re
turned to Washington on the sth inst.
CLERK C'ha>. IT, BIN. OF the Northern Ohio
United State, district court has been
cheating the government out of his daily
salary when the court was not in session
10y making the entries court opened, - and
court adjourned" and then drawing his
8 per day.
Congressman Boutelle of Maine, wants
to increase the duty on fresh fish, thus
retaliating on the Canadians.
The New York anarchists are raising
money for the defense of their Chicago
brethren now under indictment.
Aas r. Parks, a Joliet. H., penitentiary
convict, was killed by John O'Brien, an
other convict, with Il shovel.
Rev. DR.. Parchellus Church, one of the
most prominent Baptist clergymen in
this country, and for many years editor OF
the Examiner, died at his residence in
| Tarrytown, n. y. on the eth inst
The Grand theatre In Louisville, Ky,
was destroyed by fire on the 9TH inst.
One man was killed and nine terribly in
| iured by bursting boiler at the Rams
salaer mill in Troy, NY, few days ago.
Rev. Byron Sunderland says he left the
word obey" out of the presidents we'd
ding service purposely. He says the word
"honor" covers the case.
The reports that cattle are dying from
thirst and starvation at the rate of 800
head daily along the line of the Texas
Pacific road, and that ruin stares the cat
tie owners in the face, is pronounced un-
true.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination
OF A. L. Swineford, as governor of Alaska.
Annie Hindle, the leading male imper-
senator playing an engagement at Smiths
variety theatre in Grand Rapids, was
married to woman named Annie Ryan
the other night, Rev. Mr. Brooks of the
Second Baptist church officiating The
Hindle person has been passing for wom-
an for years, and in 1859 was married TO
Charles Vivian. an English comedian, and
was known as his wife for several months.
She COR he) now takes turn as husband.
The order issued few days ago from the
general land Office directing registers and
receivers of United States land offices to
suspend action on all applications till
August /, has been revoked.
Secretary Manning, who for several
months has been in poor health, notified
President Cleveland that he should resign.
The President said he would not accept
the resignation, but suggested to the
Secretary that he get leave of absence un-
til such a time as he was able to resume
work The secretary acted upon this ad-
vice, and will be gone until October.
Ex-Treasurer Simpson of Otoe
county, Neb., has been arrested
charged with a shortage of coun-
refuses to make n statement, and says he
doesn't understand the charges. An ex-
pert who examined the books reports
them deliberately mutilated.
The liquor dealers of Ohio have organ
lied Il state association to test the Dow
liquor tax law in the courts next week.
1t will take part i'll the Cincinnati public
works case, which is TO test the validity OF
all acts Of the state senate after the un-
seating of the four Democrats from Ham
ilton county.
The eruption of Mt. Etna has ceased.
The issue of standard silver dollars dur
ing last week was Sf46,O56.
After reaching Teberan W. +. Winston,
United States minister to Persia, sent in
his resignation and a telegram of its ac-
ceptance was sent him.
The civil service commission has been
instructed to report to the House how
twenty civil service appointments
were made when it was entitled TO but
three.
The German infantry regiments at
Frankfort-on- the Main are being drilled TO
the use Of bicycles and tricycles for mill
tary purposes. The men ride the machines
in marching order.
The Washington fund collected for the
purpose Of buying Mrs. Hancock house
now reaches $4,000.
A young son of Grover Lippett Of Park
ersburg, WA, fell into the Monongahela
river. Knowing he could not swim an
older sister jumped in after him. and both
were drowned.
Herr Most, the socialist, has been sem
fenced to the penitentiary for one year.
and TO pay a fine Of $500, for the privilege
of promulgating his nefarious doctrines.
DR.. j. Wilton Bowers prominent ply
slcian of San Francisco, has been SEN
fenced to be hung for the murder of his
wife, whom he killed 70 obtain $1,000 in
surance on her life
This years graduating class at West
Point numbers a cadets.
A commission ha- leen appointed by
the Dominion COVER uent TO investigate
the whole Northwest liam question.
Myriads Of grasshoppers have appeared
in Texas, and created sDmething akin to a
panic among the farmers who fear their
crops will be destroyed
While some men were Engaged in tearing
Gown an old ice house IN Two Rivers, Wis,
the walls fell in. John Paulusky was in
stantly killed and John Johnston so badly
INJURED that he died 3on after
The following tele ram was sent from
Des Moines, Iowa, from the headquarters
OF the National Con mittee OF the National
party to President Cleveland: Accept
congratulations upon the happy event OF