The Washington critic., 1888-08-13
WASHINGTON CRITIC.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Recent Happenings of Interest Boiled
Down for Hasty Reading.

Down Tor HnSty Reading.
The old Burlington trouble broke out anew
In Lincoln, Neb, Saturday, in the shape of
small riot. IL was decided by the railroad
officials to send an excursion train over the
Burlington tracks, Tho Brotherhood men
and ndhercnts insisted that the train should
not pass over the line. A fight cnsued, re-
vofvers were drawn and several dozen shots
fired. One man was shot through the thigh
and another had his ankle shattered.
Mary Olsen, 20 years old, the wife of
waiter employed in Harlem, jumped out Of the
window of her home in New York Saturday
night to end her life. She struck on tho side
walk and sustained injuries that resulted in
her death shortly afterwards. She had been
drinking. Her three young children witnessed
the fatal act She had attempted suicide
earlier in the evening by jumping from the
roof, but struck on balcony and only sus-
stained slight injuries.
The body Of Joe Lewis, charged with the
murder of Miss Auxer, in Morgan County,
Ky, last spring. was found Friday with two
bullet holes In the back OF his head. He had
been dragged hundred yards from his home
and thrown over precpice seycnty-iive feet
high. Two OF his cousins, Dave and AL. Lewis,
and brother, aged l6 Is and 90, respectively,
are suspected aud have been charged with the
crime.
A permanent organization of the survivors
of the Chatsworth Railroad disaster has been
effected at Peoria ILL.,, by clecting DR.. o. b..
VIII, presidents +. A. Nansant, secretary, and
Pearl Adams, Robert Kennedy and Ezra r.
Parker executive committee. In the near fu-
ture meeting OF the officers will be held TO
further perfect the organization and find out If
any OF the number arc in need ofpecuniary as
setance.
The Italian Government is arranging rail-
way excursions from all parts Of Italy in order
TO bring together large concourse of people
at the demonstrations in honor of the visit Of
Emperor William of Germany, and other
preparations are being made for his entertain
ment, including public fctes, naval review,
etc. 1t Is stated that the Kaser's visit will
cover six days.
A freight train on the Mobile aud Girard
Railroad, While going into Columbus, Ga,
Friday, struck a sand bar six incnes deep
caused by heavy rains. The engine was over
turned and four cars telescopel. The boiler
of the engine exploded. Engineer Hoffman
escaped with slight scalds and Fireman Pick
eron with dislocated shoulder
At Galveston, Texas, Saturday, John Love-
Joy, prominent attorney shot and instantly
killed Aaron Williamson. The difficulty
originated over debt of $40 owed William
son by Loveioy since the fall of 1884 when
the latter ran aud was defeated for District At
torpey of that judicial district
James A Wright of Philadelphia, G. A.
Hall of Marshall, Texas; A. W. Wright of the
Labor RefOrDter, Toronto, Canada, and Nor
ris L. Wheat Of Colfax, Iowa, have been Sc
lected by General Master Workman Powdcry
10 compose the Travelling Educational Board
Of the Knights of Labor.
The big raft Joggins passed under the
Brooklyn bridge on Saturday afternoon and
rounded the battery twenty-five minuter later,
amidst the footing of steam-whstes and
cheers from large crowds assembled on the
piers. The raft was securely moored at her
destination in the Erie basin.
John Callahan, aged 80, a former resident OF
Carbondale, Pa, was found dead in Mill
Creek, near Wikesbarre, Pa, Saturday His
arms were pinioned behind him with a rope
made from woman's skirt, and his neck was
broken. 1t is believed that he was murdered
The finding of body near Natick, Mass
has caused considerable commotion because OF
the fact that his head was detached and the
body unclothed and badly decomposed. Nc
trace of any wearing apparel can be found
An old woman named Lizzie Miller has beer
arrested In New York on the charge of Turing
young girls to their ruin. The Society for thu
Prevention of Cruelty to Children has taker
charge Of the prosecution.
Hon. Richard l.. Spofford died at Amesbury
Mass, Saturday, aged So years He was
lawyer, and practiced in Boston and Washing
ton. He married Harriet Prescott, the writer
who survives him.
The members of the Holland Society of New
York visited the Geological Gardens and the
University Library at Amsterdam Saturday
General Boulanger, while driving, was sho
at five times by Professor Perrin of the Lycet
yesterday, but was not injured.
Ignaz Brull has written new opera en-
titled, "Dassteinerue Herz' 1t will be pro
duced in Vienna and New York next season
by German opera company.
The estimate of this seasons wheat crop il
France has been reduced to S0,000,000 hectoli
tres, the same as the crop of 1879, wlreu the
summer was wet and cold.
The Emperor of Germany is feeling well
The young prince is also progressing favor
ably.
The English Parliament ended its regula
session Saturday.
The Parnel Commission bill passed its thirt
reading in the House of Lords.
The artist, James Whistler, was married il
London to Mrs. Goodwin, widow of the archi
tect.
Atelectlons for rCouncllors-G General through
out Greece Saturday two-thirds of the success
full candidates were adherents of the govern
ment
The newborn Prince of Greece will b.
named Christopher.
The Paris strikers decided to continue thu
contest, but show signs of weakening.
Mr.. Parnell will probably sue the Londor
Times through the Scotch courts.
The dory Dark Secret is thought to hav
foundered.