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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 145, 20 June 1881, Page 4

' Political Skits. — The author of the mourning card, " in affectionate remembrance of Honor, the beloved wife of John Bull, who died in the Transvaal of Bright's disease, on the 22nd of March, and was buried at Candahari" has composed a far cleverer political satire in the shape of an auction bill. It is full of smart and telling points. It announces that Mr W. E. Gladstone will sell by auction, at tbe Boer's Head' Hotel the whole of the landed estates, goods, chattels, and effects of John Bull Esq, who is retiring from business on, account of advanced age and ilfchealth, induced by recent losses in nis Transvaul venture, and comprising three kingdoms (united or otherwise), one empire, <j>ne dominion, forty-eight colonies, and

one suzerainty, &c. The lots are separ* ately described, aud the description of "Lot 3 —India " will give an idea of the writer's style : — " This magnificent empire, purchased by the vendor at an enormous expense, would form a most desirable acquisition to neighboring owners. The key of the mansion may be obtained on application to Mr Adburrahman, Candahar Lodge, close to ! the north-west entrance of the demesne. | There is great variety of game on' the estate, and also capital bear -shooting within easy distance. In this lot is included a right-of-way over the Cyprus Estate." These skits are from the pen of Mr Passmore. A letter from Chicago cays : — JesfiAderas, a petite blonde, scarcely 17 years of cfze, vivacious and handporoe, came to Chicago recently wi:b htr fathrr'a family, formerly from Canada. She became infatuated with b wild young fellow Darned Charles Young, enl rnn away from her parents three weeks ago end married him. The young couple took apartmeota at the Union Park Hotel, in a very aristocraiio quarter, and there began their honeymoon. The bride's beauty and brightness attracted attention, and without any other cause Ycucg becam9 intensely jealous and abused her. In fact the bride. room's jealousy grew into a maim. Tbe demented man lust night brought matters to a climax, and made o desperate to kill Jaesie. He rneaked into her too no after supper, and rushtd up to her and encircled her waist with his armr. Tbe girl was taken quite unawares by what she fondly supposed was a burst of affec lion on the part of her husband, ana turned up her face to be kissed. He answered her look of love by saying in most oold and determined way, " Some would use a knife, but I'll try otbei means. He then drew a revolver upon tbe imprisoned girl, but she managed to escopa it and broke away. Young pursued her and fired two shots after her, one of which took effect in the Deck. Jessie was carried unconscious into the room and plaoed under the care of t physician, who pronounces. her position ex ramely critical. No trace, of Young can be found, and the general impression is that he has committed suicide.