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The examiner., 1886-02-27
Fourth-Class Po.,ma.ters Appointed.

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 WASHINGTON. Feb: 24.-The Postmaster General has appointed the following fourth-class postmasters:
 Pennsylvania-At Burrows, J. P. Tyler: Canadensis, Wilkinson Price; East Ber- lin, Abner S. Hildebrand; Greenwood, Elmer E. Parker; Keisters, George M. Campbell; Perrysville, William Kevun i; Raven Greek, Charles M. Smith; Safe Harbor, James H. Barton; Vogansville, George w. Myers; Lawrenceville, Daniel c. Ford McConnelrs Mill, Mrs. Eliza J. Paxton; Parrville, William Bamford.
 New Jersey-At Roseland, Wilbur w. De Camp; Winslow, William Tillver
 New York-At Churc hville, Frank w. Moultrup ;Elizabethtown. Augustus c. H. Livingston Calcottsville, George w. Hub bell; Devars Kill, Joseph M. Rhinehart: l: Frost Valley, John H. Whipple; High Wood, Emery York; Clivenea, Willis Robinson; Ulsterville, James P. Kirby l; Villanova, Mrs. Carolina Force: West Seneca, Thomas Hart.
 Massac chusetts-At Glendale, F. w. Adams; Manchaug, John Holt; Maynard, Benjamin F. Johnson; Madfield. Frank K. Bonney; North Egremont, Conrad B Derrick; Houkapog, John c. Gerald ; Richmond. William H. Sherill; Sea View, William W. Randall
 Vermont-At Braintree, John c. McIn- tire; East Barnet, Samuel G. Somers ; Wells River, Edgar H. Graves
 Connecticut-At Middlefeld, Isaac Fl. Cornwell: Prospect, Sarah S. Talmadge.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
KISSES FOR NOTHING.
FAILURE TO PAY MAKES
 --- TROUBLE.
ROBBED AND MURDERED HN
 VIRGINIA.
A Missing Witness Mysterious Potsonfng-Not Afraid Of ahe Boy- cott-Released From JaIl-A
 Statue to Steednaam.
Wanted the Kisses for Neshing.

wanted th0 Misses N0F NAtnhn2s
 CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Sophie Kolski and Louis Klupkuski were married here last night. After the ceremony there was trouble. There were a number of the Polish friends of the bride and groom present. and according 10 custom kiss from tase hride-was -Mesrth Sf. -here was a general rush of former admirers and she sold out a large stock of kisses. Certain previously favored and privileged ones refused to pay, whereat the new husband became angry and free fight ensued. Officers were detailed to quen the dis turbance, which at 3 o'clock in the morn ing had assumed alarming proportions. Males and females participated. The bride rescued 8 prisoner from Officer Duffy by force of arms. She chung around the officers legs, chewed their hands and eventually drove them away from the scene of the conflict The police subse- quently arrested eight of the warning Poles, and they were arraigned and fined. Officer Duffy was bitten severely on the hands
The examiner., 1886-02-27
MORMON AMENITIES.
The Cannons Arrested for Assa

The Cannons Arrested for Assault.
 SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24.-Three per sons are under arrest for the assault on United States District Attorney Dickson, on Monday night, viz, Frank J. Cannon and Hugh Cannon, sons of George Q. Angus Cannon, nephew of the same James Buckling and s. A. Kenner.
 The indications point to a matured plot to assassinate MT. Dickson Apostle George o. Cannon sent Mr. Dickson a message Tuesday, expressing horror and detestation at the assault.
 Henry Dinwoody, intimidated by the church into recanting his promise to obey the laws, was sentenced Tuesday to six months Imprisonment and $500 fine for unlawful co-habitation. Joseph McMurrin received the same sentence for the same crime. George o. Cannon sent word that he hoped none of his friends would bail MT. Dicks0n's assailants and all but keu- ner are in jail in default of sureties,
The examiner., 1886-02-27
The Suit Against Rlshop Thompson

NEwBURGH, Feb. 24.-The Rev. Joseph P. Thompson, Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has received word that a S25, 900 islander suit against him has been discontinued. In May, 1884 former Bishop of the church, named Hillery, was tried at the General Confer ence upon charges of improper conduct. He was deposed and his case sent to the Genesee Annual Conference to determin- whether he should be retained in the mine istry. Bishop Thompson was appointed to preside at the annual Conference. The accused man refused to appear and be tried, and he was expelled. Hillery took the ground that Bishop Thompson, in de- claring him expelled, slandered him. He brought suit in the Supreme Court. On Saturday, however, his counsel had the case discontinued.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Staten Island North Shore Trains
 Running.

NEW YORK, Feb 24.-The opening of the Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad Tuesday made a jubilee along the North Shore of Richmond county. On many residences flags were flying all day, and crowds of citizens at the several stations cheered at the arrival and departure of trains. A large number of passengers were carried. The time by ferryboat from Whitehall street. New York, to St. George was twenty-four minutes, and from that point to Elm Hark fifteen minutes, in- cluding stoppages at stations. The cars are such. as are used on the New York elevated road. r.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Endorsed by His Church,

the vestrymen of Trinity Episcopal Church Tuesday night, which was pro- longed till o'clock in the morning, resolu- tions were unanimously adopted request ing Father Betts, their rector, to with draw his resignation, assuring him of their allegance and that of the whole con- gregation, and strongly urging him to re- main with them and carry out his work in the parish. This is the resignation which resulted from Father Betts' con- nection with the case of Rev. Mir. Jardine, who committed suicide a few weeks ago.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
RIystcrious Poisoning Case,

TOLEDO, O., Feb 24.--Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas was found dead Tuesday at her residence, under mysterious circumstances. Monday she went out riding with her hus- band, and they seemed to be on good terms though they had quarrelled a week ago and were known to have been very jealous of each other. In the morning Thomas could not be found, and the Cor oner discovered that his wife had either committed suicide or been given poison, as cup containing poison was found near her bed. One man has been arrested on suS Spicion.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Thrown Seventy.five Yards.

SEPARATOR, H., Feb. 24.--The boiler of engine No. IS. of the Chicago and St. Louis Railway, exploded near Vernon, Q few miles north of here, Tuesday night. Engineer Ed, Ashling was thrown a dis tance of seventy-fve yards, over the tele- graph wires, and killed. Fireman Cunliff escaped with afew bad bruises. Ashling's home is in Aurora, where he has a wife and family
The examiner., 1886-02-27
The Coal Combination.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-It was reported on Wall street that Messrs. Gould and Sage were in full accord with MT. Gowen as far as the coal carrying combination was concerned. At the office of Mr. F. E. Seward, editor of the coal trade organ, a reporter to-day obtained the following statement :-
 stThe understanding is that the seaboard pool is arranged. At the same time re- ports are made of sales and contracts which hardly bear out the statement in of everything being so rosy in this regard" :"
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Found Under the Ice.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 24.-Wednes- day morning workmen on the canal dis covered the badly decayed bodies of @ man and woman, which had been held un- der the surface of the ice for some weeks. The latter was identified as that of Zorelda Newton, a partly demented middle-aged woman who disappeared month or more ago. and for whose whereabouts diigent search has been made. It is supposed she threw herself into the water. The other body was so badly decomposed as to be unrecOgniZable
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Nos Afraid of the Royeott.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 24.-The Empire and New England Transportation Company discharged some of their men Tuesday because they were Knights of Labor. Several men were recently discharged, and one of the Knights of Labor went before a notary and swore that that the reason given for his discharge was that he belonged to the Knights. The manager of the company says he is not afraid of being boycotted.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A Citru. Fair at Chicago.

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Feb. 24.-Arrange- ments have been completed for holding a Southern California citrus fair at Chicago under the auspices of the Immigration As sociation of Southern California, of which H. H. Boyce. of the Los Angeles Times, is the president The fair will be held about the middle of March in the Exposition building. One of the features will be a bearing orange grove.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A Democratic Congressman n.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 2l.-The returns from the special Congressional election in the Fifth district are sufficient to show that MT. Hudd, the Democratic candidate, has been elected by a majority less than that given to MT. Rankin at the preceding cleo ton. It will probably not exceed 9, 800, while MT Rankin earned the district by 6, ,725 majority.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
ENGLAND'S SOCIALISTS.
TRIAL OF THE LEADERS IN THE
 LONDON RIOTS.
Dark Days I'm Stock kholm-Opposed h TO EmfgraIion-Sir Charles DiIke
 in Hof Water.


 Emfgration-Sir Charles DiIke
 i'm Hot Water.
 LONDON, Feb. 24.-The trial of the So- cialist leaders, Messrs Hyndman, Burns, Williams and Champion. charged with in- citing riot, contempt of law, etc., was re- newed in the Bow Street Police Court. At the opening of the proceedings Hyndman bitterly complained to Sir James Ingham, the presiding magistrate, of the course pursued by the newspaper Punch in print ing cartoons representing the hanging of himself and colleagues by MT. Punch. The magistrate listened attentively to the pris- oner's grievance, and when he had finished informed him that the Court was power less to interfere in the matter. The talk ing of the evidence of the reporters who were present at the meetings at Trafalgar square and Hyde Park was then continued,
 STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24.-The city is on the verge of a commercial crisie. Not since 1857 has there been such distrust and de- moraliZation in financial and business cir cles generally. Failures are hourly re- ported and not day passes without the announcement of the suspension of some of the leading business houses of the city. Unless something is done to relieve the situation the direst results are feared.
 LONDON, Feb. 24.- MT. Joseph Chamber lain, President of the Local Government Board, was visited by deputation of un- employed workingmen, who stated their grievances and asked what the Govern ment intended to do to relieve the prevail ing distress. MT. Chamberlain in his re- ply deprecated riots and all similar forms of disturbance. He said he wa supposed to emigration as a means of relief, unless the distress were chrome. This opposi- tion was based on many grounds, not the least among which was the fact that the colonies would refuse to welcome large numbers of paupers. MT. Chamberlain added that he hoped the Government would soon be able to establish the British laborer upon the soil he titled. Pending the accomplishment of this he, (Mr. Cham berlain)would not cease urging the local boards to start relief works, such as pay- ing and improving the streets, to furnish the means of subsistence to such as were in absolute need.
 The London Trades Union unanimously reject aid from the Mansion House Relief Fund. They declare that they are able to provide for their own members out of em- ployment. The ratio of their members out of work is only per cent.
 LONDON. Feb. 24.-The Dnke clique in the Chelsea Liberal Council are charged with stealing march on the ther mem bers in adopting the resolution of conf dence in Sir Charles Diike. The majority of the Council had no intimation that the resolution would be brought up. The meeting was convened ostensibly to hear a member read paper on free trade, and only Dilke's friends were present. DiIke appealed to the feelings of the meeting, but gave no good reason why he did not go into the witness box in the recent trial. The Liberals intend to demand of Dilke a public statement that he did not pack the meetinO
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Missing ohio Witness.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb 24.-Contrary to ex- pectation, no witnesses were examined be- fore the Payne Investigating committee Tuesday. Ex-Representatiye Hamilton of Monroe arrived Tuesday, and was to have been called. He is one of the ex-members directly charged with bribery. Monday night he had long consultation with a prominent attorney, and could not be fourd Tuesday The committee decided not 10 examine the other witnesses until Hamiltons presence can be secured. Search for him is being prosecuted.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
THE JEWEL HsORRER.
Capture and Confession Of the ThefvIng English C0ekney at
 Buffalo.


 BUFFALO, Feb 24.-Detective Heidel- berg, of New York, left for home Tuesday night with Herbert Banne1lo, who was ar rrested here Monday, He confessed that the diamonds and other jewelry, to the amount of $500, found on him were stolen in New York City. Detective Heidelberg says 8 reward of $500 was offered in New York for Ban nello's apprehension. The prisoner, who IS an English cockney, has been in the stealing business for some time, entering houses in daylight. He entered private residence on Lexington avenue, New York, some time ago and stole jewels valued at $500.
 At the last place he visited lady who was sick and alone was obliged to lie still and see the rascal. carry off yaluables without beiug able to do a thing. Ban- hello is only twenty years old, with boy ish face
The examiner., 1886-02-27
movIng Against Oleomargarine.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 24.-The first step to- ward general prosecution of the oleomargarine manufacturers was taken Tuerday, Charles Page and his mother were arrested for selling oleomargarine without labelling is as such. The Pro- duce Exchange is prosecuting the case, and has detectives on the lookout for per sons selling the bogus butter as real. Lots of this stuff is manufactured in I1nltinnnra
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A DANGEROUS DOME.

The Dome or New Jersey,sY State
 House Crumb1fng Away--FaH
 of a Portion Tuesday.
 TRENTON, Feb. 24-The falling of large piece of the dome of the State House caused considerable discussion. The architect who has drawn plans for the proposed new State House says the dome is in a dangerous condition, and liable to topple over any time. If it should topple it might bury most of the State officers and section of the Legis- lature in the ruins. but the State is short of funds, and the tendency now is to ap- propriate merely enough to put up plain structure which can be improved later on. As to the dome, an attempt will be made to brace it up now, and trust to its stay ing braced.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Henry Watterson Ont of nangcr.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. 24. - MT. Watterson's physicians pronounce him out of danger. His mlnd is rapidly clearing, fever has almost disappeared and appetite is being restored. Perfect recovery will be retarded owing to the great reduction of the vital forces consequent upon the rigor of his attack, but he will be strong and we'll within a month, it is believed.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Taking the Veil.

WILKEsBARRE, Feb. 24.-A reception was held at the convent of the Sisters of Mercy here Tuesday afternoon. Two young women-Misses B. Powers and E. Grant-were received into the sisterhood The ceremony was performed by Bishop OHara of Scranton.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A steamer Loses a Sailor.

NEW York, Feb. 24. = The British steamer Bassano, Captain Req, which left New Castle on FebrnaIy 7, and arrived Wednesday, encountered a series of terri fic gales, from the west to southwe st, throughout her entire passage. On Ieb- ruary 21, Max Kurella. seaman, of Cant- zig, aged 24 years, was washed overt card by a heavy sea and lost.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Believed to be Insane.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The senators who ars back from Detriot say that they did not see Senator Jones. of Florida, who is there trying to marry the daughter of Millionaire Palm. Jones 1eIt the city berore they arrived and went to Jackson to es- cape them. They made inquiries about him, aud from what they heard, one of the senators said that he is convinced that MT Jones is not of sound mind.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
NO oowBOYREGImENTs WANTED
Their Ponies Would Cost Mere Than the Regular Expenses of the
 Regiments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Six members of the Committee on Military Affairs have submitted a minroity report against the formation of two regiments of cowboys to take the field in Arizona and New Mexico against the Apaches. The bill reported by the committee propoees to give the members of these regiments $50 per month and equipment, enlists them for 8 year, and authorizes them when in pursuit of hostiles and their ponies become exhausted to take them wherever they can be found on the march. It is believed that these privileges would be abused, and that there would be a too great demand for ponies
The examiner., 1886-02-27

NEwBURG. Feb. 24.-Emma Knapp was recently committed to Orange County Jail from Port Jarvis, the commitment paper saying she was charged with arson and murder. Her counsel Tuesday in Court applied for her release, showing that the omission of the word 'fhreatened" by the Justice had converted her m1sde- meanor into serious crime, She was re- leased.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Two Thousand Dollars for a Meal.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb. 24.--C. B. Story of POS Elizabeth street, New York, an em- ployee of the Edison Electric Light Com pany, was robbed at the Hudson River Railroad depot of a satchel containing $2, GOO worth, of valuable papers Tuesday He left the satchel in his seat of the car while he entered the restaurant to get something to eat He was on his way to Skaneateles to establish an electric light plant. It is supposed he was followed from New York
The examiner., 1886-02-27
rom Custom. i'm New York,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The receipts from customs at New York during the ten days ended Jan. 20 were $9, 03S, 900, of which 0.4 per cent was in gold coin, O.2 per cent. in silver coin, 43.s ger cent. in gold certificates, 9.2 per cent. in silver certificates, and ASA per cent. in United States notes.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Dead F4ia Carriage.

NEW YORK, Feb 24.-Frederick White, of the banking firm of White, Morris & Co.,, No. 1O2 Broanway, died in his car riage Tuesday while riding to Port Rich mond Landing, Staten Island.
 He had been feeling ill for three weeks and had heart trouble.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
rT. de Le.seps at tho Isshmus.

PANAMA, Feb. 24, 4,via Galveston.-Thou- sands of people gathered to witness the entrance of M. de Lesseps into the city. Such enthusiasm was never seen here be- fore. The reception was a complete sue cess, and M. de Lesseps was very much impressed. In the morning he paid yis- its to the hospitals, and later, accompanied by the delegates, went to La Boca to sse the dredge there. The State Government is preparing to give banquet in his honor Friday
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Entombed While Living.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Andre de Palido. the Italian ragpicker who murdered his wife through jealousy on January r at No. 65 Mulberry street, was convicted last week in the General Sessions Court of murder in the second degree. Tuesday Judge Cowing sentenced him to imprison- ment for life. The Italians face twitched and he clenched his hands. Then he was handcuffed and taken back to the Tombs
The examiner., 1886-02-27
The Railroad Mems Christian As- ROciatiOn.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Feb. 24.-An effort is being made by the young men of Perth Amboy to organize a Railroad Mems Christian Association in connection with the International Young Mems Chris tian Association. The object is to have special meetings held in the churches for the exclusive benefit of all the young man
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Schooner Loses Her Rigging and
 Sails.

NEW YORK. Feb. 24-Tae schooner Mary Matt, of this city, Captain Crowley, carried away her mainmast rigging and sails and lost her anchors and chainE off Norwalk. She was lowed to Port Jeff ferson, Long island, by the steamer Nono- wantuc. She will be hauled out recaulked and oYerhauled.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
BrIsror Asks for a Change of Venue

NEW YORK, Feb 24.-The hearing in the Bristor cese was resumed in the Rockland County Court, at Nyack. Mir. Bristor's counsel said he had obtained stay of proceedings from Judge Donohue, of the Supreme Court, and an order to show cause why change Of venue should not be had. The order, which is returnable March 8, is founded on aaidavIts which say chat fair trial is impossible in RockIand county.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
SIGNOR wHLMORTLE,S TRAGIC
 ACT.
With a Dirk K niTe He Tries to Take
 Ills Life at New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb 24.-Signor Wilmortle, of Cincinnati, O., manager of a concert to Le given here in which prima donna Mile. Bella Cole, of New York, and elocutionist Marion Stearns, of Boston. were to take part, tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.
 The managers of the hall refused to open the ert as the hall was not paid for, when Wilmortle suddenly drew large dirk knife from his pocket and said |:
 70 God, don't want to live any lon- gern and started to cut his throat, but was prevented by people present. He was locked up.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
OCEANIC sTEAmsHIP COMPANY.
Purchase of the English SGea Mera
 Zelandia and Australia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 24.-The statement is made that John Spreckels, of the Oceanic Steamship Company, who recent ly went East to make arrangements for building new steamer, has purchased from London firm the steamers Zelandia and Australia, plying between San Fran cisco, Honolulu, Australia and New Zea- land and chartered by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. Mir. Spreckels' reason for purchasing these vessels is that he obtains both of them for about as much money as he would have expended in the construction of a new one. The price is said to have been $5O0,OO0. The Zealan- dia and Australia will continue on their usual routes, but will sail under the Ha- waiin flag and act as relief for the Mari posa aid Alameda.
The examiner., 1886-02-27

TOLEDO, O., Feb. 24,-The memory of the late Gen. James B. Steedman, .sthe Rock of Chlckamauga," 7" is to be honored with lasting monument, through the generosity of W. J. Finlay. wealthy citizen. The contract for the bronze heroic figure has been given to Alexander Doyle of New York. The city has set apart site for the monument, the cost of which is estimated at $25,00