Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-24
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
 From All Quarters. SUICIDE OF A GOVERNOR. IA. P. Warehouse of Missouri Cuts His Throat. NEWS FROM CHINA AND JAPAN. Adoption of New Tactics by
 The U. s. Army. RUSH OF LIVE STOCK TO MEXICO. Further Hearing in the Searles
 Will Contest.
RUSH OF LIVE STOCK TO MEXICO.
AN Ex-aoyERNoR,s lE SUICIDE.

AN Ex-GOvERNOR'S SUICIDE. Albert F. MoreAo use Cuts His Throat With a aPenkntfe-Hfs Name Promi- nently Connected With the. Next Governorship-Caus That Led to ! the Act. f1z KANSAS C1rY, Mo-, Sept. 23.-A special from Marysville, Mo-, says: Ex-Governor Albert P. Warehouse committed suicide at his residence at 9 o'clock this morning. Several weeks ago he became violently overloaded while driving cattle and has since been in 8 very nervous condition. At times he has been delirious and very much depressed. He was taken out for a drive by friend. last night, but became so much excited that he was brought home and physician was called. He became quieter during the night and this morning was sleeping quietly. Two watchers who were in another room heard gurgling noise in the governors room, and on en- tering found him lying on the floor, blood squirting from his throat. He had cut gash in the left side of his throat about four inches long. The weapon was a com mon pocket knife which he still held in his right hand. He had folded up his coat and vest and placed them under his
 head.
 The death of ex-Governor Morehouse has caused feeling of profound sorrow and regret, not only in this section, but throughout the whole state. His name was prominently connected with the next governorship of Missouri and he would have been called on to fill that office had he lived
 The particulars of the suicide, as de- veloped at the coroner's inquest, are sub stantially as follows: A few days ago Governor Warehouse while on his farm, twelve miles from here, suffered slight sunstroke. HiB system was pregnated with malaria and susceptible to fever He was brought home, when symptoms of typhoid malaria developed. He was at times delirious, and while in one of these spells arose from his bed, placed his coat and vest on the floor for head rest and inserted a penknife into his neck, tearing gash four inches in length and severing the jugular vein. The blood had covered his body and death en- sued in few minutes after the act He only by the neighbors and servants, the governors family being at St. Joseph, Mo on visit The governor was attended last night and was resting quietly when the attendant left the room for moment this morning. A Agurgling and a slight groan attracted the attendant who rushed in and found the prostrate form in pool of blood. He at once gave the alarm and medical aid was summoned, but the. physician arrived too late to render service. The coroner's verdict was ren- dered in accordance with the above. Con siderable surprise was manifested when the news was given to the public here this morning, as Governor Morehouse was out riding with his friend, MT. w. c. Allison, last evening. According to MT. Allison's testimony, which is substantiated the de- ceased exhibited considerable nervousness while riding and nearly tainted. He was driven to his residence in all haste and re- storatives administered.
 The deceased spent restless night last night, but; was apparently asleep when daughter left St. Joseph this evening for their home, accompanied by friends. They had not been told of the sorrow that awaited them. Mrs. Morehouse is in poor health and it is feared the sad news may prostrate her beyond recovery.
 DEATH OF A PRIZE FIGHTER. Professor Haley Dies of Blood
 Poisoning.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Professor James Haley, the well known light weight boxer and proprietor of the Long Island hotel in Front street, died here of blood poisoning this afternoon. The poisoning was the result of blow he struck an unknown man who insulted his wife. Halley's hand came in contact with the strangers teeth, and was badly lacerated. This occurred on the evening of the twelfth instant, and Haley has been i'll ever since. He was bo1n in Boston thirty five years ago, and was we'll known in pugilistic circles. He fought several battles in the ring, and among those whom he vanquished were Tom Henry and Jimmy Carroll of Holyoke, Mass. The only fight in which he was said to have been defeated was with Professor James Connors at Savannah, Ga., in Feb ruary, 1890. Halley's father, who lives at Newmarket, N. H., was at his sons bed side when he died. It is probable that the body will be taken there for interment. Haley was small man, weighing about 13O pounds. He kept a boxing school in
 Buffalo for several years. About eighteen ] months ago he purchased the Long Island hotel from Jack Dempsey