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News of the Week.

The postmasters of Cambridge, London and [Deerfield?] have formed themselves into a committee to make arrangements for holding a meeting in this city of all the third and fourth class postmasters in the [31?] congressional district. The meeting is called for the purpose of sending delegates to the national convention, which will be held in Washington, Dec. 13.

It is rumored that London, this county, will be the headquarters of an amateur circus and menagerie.

The Central Wisconsin Medical society will meet at the capitol in this city September 27. A very interesting programme has been prepared.

George Raymer has purchased from Timothy Purcell, of this city, the Henry Whalen farm, in the town of Madison, lying on the bank of Lake Mendota. This property lies a short distance beyong Picnic point. In addition, he has purchased thirty acres adjoining this on the west from David Stephens. The reported purchase price is $8,500.

Dr. A. J. Ward, of this city, has removed a tumor from a 10-year-old [son?] of Freeman Eighmy, of McFarland. The boy's father, who had a leg broken badly in a runaway accident about six weeks ago, is just able to be around on crutches. Another member of the family, Eugene Eighmy, ran a rusty nail in his foot, and was threatened with lock-jaw.

A cat belonging to Z. Carrier, of Stoughton, died recently, at the age of nineteen years.

James Haner, aged 84 years, who for forty years has been a resident of Dane county, lies at the point of death at his home in Stoughton. Mr. Haner was the founder of Hanerville, in the town of Dunkirk.

On a change of venue from Jefferson county the case of Theresa Cody, of Watertown, against William F. Cody, her step-son, claiming $20,000 damages to person and feelings by an assault made upon her by the defendant, has been recorded for trial in the Dane county circuit court.

Some of the maples are assuming their autumn tints.

State Factory Inspector Henry Siebers has resigned to accept the foremanship of Wm. Bayley's foundry, at Millwaukee, at a salary of $1,800 a year. His position as inspector paid him $1,200.

The split-switch is being put in all along the St. Paul lines. It is so arranged that when a train runs onto an open switch the wheels spring the rails over in such a manner that the train keeps the track all right. Had the East Rio siding been fitted with switches of this pattern, the ill-fated limited would never have plunged into the ditch at that open switch.

Charles Devitt, who was examined Saturday on the charge of raping Eliza Searles, was held for trial. His bail was reduced by the court from $1,500 to $500, and bonds were furnished.

W. H. Dumond, of the town of Fitchburg, brought to The State Journal office Saturday a specimen of fungus growth known as a puff ball. It was fully eight inches in diameter.

Prof. W. H. Beach, superintendent of schools of this city, reports that he now owns the same horse that he rode in a cavalry regiment in 1863 and on until the end of the war. It is on a farm near Beloit, receiving the best of care and attention.

Mrs. Knuteson, an old lady living near Dane station, this county, a few miles east of Lodi, fell in an epileptic fit while carrying a lamp, and, when she came to, her right side and arm were burned to a crisp. She died the next day after intense suffering.

Teachers examinations will be held at Waunakee Friday and Saturday by Superintendent Sylvanus Ames.

John Young, the 16-year-old son of Thomas Young, who resides in the town of Porter, Rock county, a few miles south of Stoughton, was accidentally shot and killed Sunday afternoon. Some boys were shooting squirrels and as John Young went to pick up a wounded squirrel James Mackenalley shot at the animal, the charge striking Young in the right eye at short range. Young lived several hours, but remained unconscious until his death.

Mr. James Haner, an old resident of Dane county, died at Stoughton Tuesday morning, at the age of 84 years. Forty years of his life have been spent within the borders of this county. He leaves an aged widow, but no children.

Mrs. Addie F. Widener has filed in the circuit court for Cook county, Ill., a bill for divorce from Adelbert J. Widener, to whom she was wedded at Belleville, Wis., in March, 1881. She charges desertion.

T. L. Hacker & Co., of this city, have already taken five 1st, two 2d and one 3d premiums on Jersey cattle at the state fair, with several classes yet to hear from.

Mrs. H. Davis, of Blooming Grove, and Mrs. Wm. Nunns, of this city, were driving toward Mrs. Davis' home last evening, when their horse became frightened, near the street-car barn, and ran away. At the junction of Williamson and Jenifer streets the rig collided with the double buggy of Henry Gilman, who was on his way to this city. Mrs. Davis was thrown into the road and soon after Mrs. Nunns was thrown out, striking her head and injuring her severely. A wound was made in the scalp and forhead several inches in length. Mrs. Davis escaped with a few bruises. Mrs. Nunns was taken to the residence of Mr. Henry Nunns.