The Washington critic., 1888-06-15


Murdock Of America spoke of the sue
cess Of female missionaries as Zenana
teachers. and approved the extension OF
instruction on secular matters withinthe
native homes through the medium of
women. Miss Child took part in the de-
bate. In the evening Miss Blackatore,
The Cananian Methodist delegate, de-
scIibod the work done by female mission
aries among women in Japan.
Lord Rosobery, in a speech at Invor-
ness last evening, said he thought that n
local government measure ought to pre-.
code Home Rule for Scotland but IL was
unwise to associate that question with
Irish Home Rule. If the Irish had a
Parliament in Dublin their contingent in
the Imperial Parliament ought to be
largely reduced. A letter was read from
MIR. Gladstone, wishing success TO the
meeting and expressing confidence i'm the
triumph of Home Rule.
a heavy thunder and hail storm passed
over Aberdeen, Dakota, Wednesday
evening. Hail stones measuring five
inches in circumference were picked up
after the Storm Growing crops were not
damaged TO any extent on account of
the backward season. During the storm
Clara Weed, residing east Of this city,
while standing in the door of barn,
was struck by lightning and Instantly
killed.
The condition of Madame Heriot, who
was shot by her husband, the proprietor
of the Louvre, in Paris. during a lit of
mental alteration, is not serious. NJ.
Heriot, who after shooting his wife at
tempted to commit suicide, Is progressing
favorably. The Government refuses to
make an inquiry into the shooting, on the
ground that NJ. Heriot was insane.
Count Kalnoky, Minister of Foreign
Affairs for Hungary, addressed the Dele
cations yesterday. He emphasized the
pacific character of the Austro.H Hungarian
policy. The committee of the Delega-
tions has approved the estimates present.
ed by the Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
The English Bankruptcy Court has
sanctioned n scheme to provide e500 TO
liquidate the debts of Colonel Mapleson,
the opera manager. Claims against him
TO the amount of 10000 were presented
to the court. OF this amount f25,0JO
were Withdrawn.
Lord Lytton, the British Ambassador
gave banquet and reception last even
| ing III Paris in honor of Queen Victoria.
Among the guests were President and
Nine. Cmnot, the Cabinet Ministers and
members ofthe Diplomatic Corps.
Fireot Union, Sc, yesterday, destroyed
several buildings occupied bye. j. w.
swink Il Co., Green Brothers, William
| Gist and John X. Young. Losses $4,000.
| A colored man heroically saved the life of
| SamulS. Stokes.
The lathers' strike in New York is
materially over. Many of the bosses
have acceded to the demands of the men
| and it is thought that others will follow
suit tomorrow. Few of the men are
now unemployed.
Governor Beaver has granted further
respite, until October ~, to Samuel John
| son, sentenced TO be hanged for the muir
der of Farmer sharpless of Delaware
County, Pa.
Fire destroyed the works of the Indian
apolis Veneer Company, d. II. Stone v
! Co. s cabinet works and NJ. j. 0sgood' s
lumber yard at indianapolis. Losses,
100000.
The Millers' National Convention yes
terday adjourned at Buffalo to meet next
year in Milwaukee. Il. II. MacGill OF
| baltimore was elected second vice-presi-
| dent
Mrs. Anna Leeof Rochester, N. Y, has
secured $1,000 damages from the Vacuum
| Oil Company for the death of her hus-
band, who was killed in an explosion.
| 1t is stated that the French Senate
before the usual parliamentary rece. :
will make n great demonstration against
a revision of the constitution.
Henry Umbach of Utica, n. Y, was
murdered for his money yesterday, strip
ped of his clothing and thrown into the
river at Madison, Ind.
The Iresse of Paris has opened sub
scription for the purpose of raising fund
to buy sword of honor for General Bou-
langer.
Forest fires destroyed the village of East
Ramdon, Hants County, N. s., and a
woman and two children were burned to
| death.
Mr.. Parnell will raise a question in the
| House of Commons regarding the treat
ment of political prisoners in ireland.
A monument to the old Revolutionary
| general, Israel Putnam, was yesterday
unveiled at Danielsonville, Conn.
The Countess of Kingston has granted
to the tenants on her estate in Ireland a
reduction of2Oper cent. in rent.
| Isaac Bronson in fit of insanity, cut
his wife's head Off and hanged himself,
yesterday, at Pokevlle, Conn.