The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-24
LATE NEWS BY WIRE.

Washington, Dec. 23.-It Is understood
that John V. George. brother Of
Henry George. will soon be reinstated
as special inspector Of customs.
Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 23.-Lewis
Hall, president and founder of the Loch-
mere National bank, died az his home
in this city today, aged so years He
was well known in the lumber trade.
Keokuk, Iowa, Dec. 23.-Ephraim
Radssch committed suicide at his home
in this city today. He was very
wealthy retired merchant and promi-
nent member Of the Iowa Legion Of
Honor
Waukegan. H., Dec. 2S.-William
BeasIey, the famous brewer OF ale and
porter. died here today as the result Of
a fracture caused by a fall a month ago.
Mr.. Beasley was 80 years old, and a
native of Berkshire. England.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 23.-The jury
in the case OF Samuel c. Perry, local
pugilist charged with manslaughter in
causing the death of Edward ]. Gibson
during boxing bout last May. today
rendered a verdict of not guilty.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 23.-John J.
Burns, who was yesterday sent TO
Moyamensing prison in default OF $1,000
bail. for trial on a Charge OF perjury.
committed suicide by hanging in his
cell some time during last night.
London, Dec. 23.-The medal which
was recently presented to Lieutenant
r. E. Peary. L. 8. N, the Arctic explor-
er, by the Edinburgh Geographical so
ciety, and which was subsequently lost,
mas been found in theatre of this city.
New York, Dec. 23.-President H. c.
Byrne of the Brooklyn baseball club suf-
fered a relapse this afternoon and be-
came unconscious. He remained un-
conscious for several hours and toright
his condition was considered very crit
ical.
Lima, Peru, Dec. 23.-Today President
Pierlo promulgated the new law as 10
non-Catholic marriages and Seror. Ale
jandro Lopez De Romano. premier and
minister of the interior, rendered his
resignation, as protest.
Ottawa. Ont, Dec. 23.-The reduced
postage rate between Canada and Great
Britain will come in force January /.
as arranged. II US deferred al the in
stigation OF postal authorities, so that
the reduction. whatever 1t may be. will
be made reciprocal.
Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 23.-W. W. An
drews. an attorney and the head OF one
of the most distinguished families in
the Western Reserve. was found dead
in chair in his office this afternoon He
had been afflicted with heart disease.
Mr.. Andrews was 81 years old.
Greensboro, y. c.. Dec. 23.-Sonly
Ryan vino. on December brutaIly muir
dered his wife, was hanged here at
noon today. His neck was dislocated
by the fall. Ryan was nervy TO the
last. When asked by the sheriff II ne
was ready. he replied: Let her 60"
London, Dec. 3.-Heavy fogs prevail
in the district OF London, over Bristol
channel, the Mersey, the Clyde and the
Tyne There have been numerous ship
ping accidents and much inconvenience
has been caused to train traffic by de-
ldys anu sSoPpdScS. Il - eAA@N
several lives have been lost.
New York. Dec. 2s.-The death Is an
OF Colonel Monroe Tower, once
a we'll known promoter, and uncle OF
Charles Wagner Tower. United States
10 Austria. Death wac due 10
apaplexy. Mr.. Tower was born near
Utica in 1923. He came to this city In
1860.
New York, Dec. 23.-Frenk c. Ives,
the ex-cirampion bilisrdist, expects TO
go to Europe soon 10 give exhibitions in
Lnodon and Paris Ives has been try
ing TO arrange a game with Siosson
since the recent tournament and his in
ability 10 bring about SUCH contest
caused his determination 10 visit the
other side OF the Atlantic.
Ithaca, y. Y, Dec. 23.-The delay IN
bringing about an agreement between
Cornell and Yale for a race between the
crews OF these two universities is Great
ing a feeling here thai after all there
may be no race Even the most conserv-
alive members OF the council are becom-
ing antagonistic TO Yale I, is believed
here that another conference should BE
heir 50 that me mater could be settled