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From The Now York MORNING News.
SHEA, THE DECEASED POET.

The remaines ofJohn Augustus Shea, The poet,
were deposited in the new Catholic cemetry, cor
ner of First Avenue and Eleventh street. ON Sun
day. His funeral procession was large, the Hib-
ernian Burial Society forming part Of it, The
very Rev Dr. Power conducted the religious
exercises. From contemporary we learn the
facts contained in the following brief memoir:
Mr.. Shea was born in the city of Cork. in
Ireland, in 1903. He was educated for the min
istry, for which he received thorough education.
One Of his early companions in study was the ceIe
brated Bishop England of Charleston. He was
also companion, in early life, Of Macse and
Hogan two artists worthy of the frightening
hopes OF their country. At the age Of 16 he
quit his literary studies, and turned his attention
to mercantile pursuits, with which he was en-
gagged I'LL he came to this country. At the age
of 20 he published volume Of poems. which he
dedicated to Thomas Moore-containinp Ru-
deki," tho Lament of Hellas," and other DO
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OUR NAVY AGAIN

Among the most important of our interests, and
one which requires the most constant vigilance
for its protection and security, is that of Commerce
Our flag is now unfurled upon every sea. Every
quarter of the world is visited by our hardy sea-
men, bearing the fruits of our industry, and those
of surrounding nations, to the farthest limits of
the earth, and in return, bringing back the results
of the labor of others, either in the products of
their soil the manufactures Of art, aided more
or less by the princ pies of science. This business
of transportation from nation to nation is most inn
portant and lucrative. Hence we are not alone,
without competition allowed TO carry it on, but
upon the contrary, directly the competitors
of other nations And those nations watch with
Jealous distrust our onward progress in a career
which they alone formerly pursued
What, then, is our obvious policy and duty.
with reference to this matter? Is it TO RELY i'm
plicly upon the forbearance and good faith ofthose
with whom we are in competition? Shall we
rely upon their magnanimity to secure our nation
al rights and the privileges of cur citizens Does
the history of the world warrant the superstition.
that those who regard it as their interest to de-
stroy our commerce, will protect and foster il
when we are not prepared to protect it for our
selves, by promptly furnishing any aggressions
upon it? We think none can doubt on this
point 1t is the dictate of prudence as well as
true economy to be prepared at every point 10
ward off every attack If we would do this if
we would not become the prey and sport of every
plunderer we must adapt our means for protection
TO the emergencies that may arise, we must pro-
vide means Of defence according TO the capabi-
ties Of others for attack, If others advance in the
arts of war we, too, though pacifcally inclined.
must make corresponding improvements, or the
odds will most assuredly be found against MS in
any emergency that may arise. And whenever it
is known that we are unprepaTed to meet conflict.
our competitors will be sure to become our enc
mics, and the necessity Of defending ourselves
will be forced upon u.s. To avoid this, the only
alternative is to be ever prepared, TO keep pace
with the world, and if possible, outstrip her in
advancement Of every kind Instead of being be-
hind let us be ahead of our contemporaries, in arts
and arms, as we are in freedom and prosperity
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THE CASE OF HOMICIDE

The evidence of this case is not continued in the
Washington Union, from which we extracted ON
Saturday, as was expected. The testimony of Mr..
Bailey, we understand, was very severe against
Elliott
The argument of Gen Jones before the Exam
lining Magistrates was not concluded on Thurs
day evening 1t was on the question of admitting
Elliott to bail, the prosecuting attorney, Mr..
Hoban, having argued that it was not bailabe
case, and showing that the shooting of Kendall
was prima .facie evidence of wilful murder
Mr.. Kendall, the father, arrived in WASHING
ton on Thursday evening, We quote from the
Daily Bee:
Taking advantage of the delay of witness.
I'll. III. Dent, Esq, assistant counsel for the de-
fence, made few remarks; during which he
said that, on Tuesday, he had received a lei
ter from the family of Mr.. Kendall. askinp
him TO take such part in the examina ,ion as
he might deem advisable. On a brief reflection,
he consented, as the parents and friends of the de-
ceased were so deeply interested; and he was
there humby to exert his energies, in accordance
with the request to prevent any undue reflections
from being cast on the fair fame of the departed.
Ihe heart-srlcken parent had arrived at O'Clock
that morning from New York He had already
had an interview with him, and Mr. Kendall
heartily approved OF what he had done. Both
that gentleman's and his own conduct in the sub
sequent proceedings would be governed by the
rules legally prescribed Mr.. Kendall desires that
all the mildness and forgiveness which the laws
would permit should be extended to the prisoner:
IN his own language, he rega rded the condition of
Mr. Elliott more unfortunate than he did that of
his own SON."
The funeral Of William Zebedee Kendall, saws
the same paper of Friday morning, took place
yesterday morning. The services were perform
ed by the Rev. Mr. Sprole, in deeply impressive
manner. A large number of friends and acquain
tances were in attendance. The surviving mem
bers (wlth the exception of ElliotD of La Belle
Boat Club, of which the deceased was member.
seryed as pall-bearers. We were told that be-
fore the coffin was closed, Mr.. Kendall looked at
the face of his son but for a moment and then re-
tired
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The laws 10 pr mo e that which was the least per
nicous: whereas, the laws Of Virginia, in at
tempting 10 suppress all gambling, had only sue
ceeded in suppressing Billiards. the most innocent
and elegant of all, because the apparatus of the
game was larger. and could not he hidden, while
they had. by injudicous penalties, driven gam
bling into dark recesses. rendering it more un-
Prlncipled. demoralizing and destructive.
Such was the opinion of Judge Marshall, enter
tanned al the time Of his death, when age had
subdued his own passion for Billiards. which ira
diion repnrs to have been excessive in his earlier
years. lie was anxious TO have headed petition
to the General Assembly for the restoration OF
Billiards, under restraints which would correct
the evils which led TO their suppression.
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FELIX G. MCCONNELL.

Who ran against the regular Democratic candi-
date in the seventh Congressional district of Ala
bama, has been elected. Mcconnell is what is
called a &c hard case" and his conduct was very
severely censured while in Congress by his
friends, as well as his political opponents. 1t is
said he told his late constituents that he was {"
plain fat-footed, venison- backed, unsophisticated
loco foco"-and that :" if they did not choose to
reeect him, because he took his glass of grog like
an independent citizen. they might go to -,
and he would go TO making harness; and that he
didn't a curse, only that he didn't like to be
cork-screwed out of Congress by the intriguing of
your moccasin- footed nominating convention. !"
There is prospect in the next Congress of some
90 rich scenes.''
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Yards OF It's officers, through the ties of consan-
guinty, or
If one RATHoLE" is stopped with black mail.
other sources can be opened, for OUR PARTY
must, and shall he made acquainted with the epiL
doings OF many ,cho cere IN office when it came
INTO power, and that through the medium of its
own papers, or those of the Independent Press.
SAUL.
n. Is. Baltimore Turning Lathes" can be
furnished Assistant Engineers for the SUM of Two
L Thousand Dollars, when their "Requisitions' are
properly approved. so that charges can he pre-
ferred against them for Black Mailing. One As
sistant Engineer has been found TOO OLD to take
the Bait. and stricken from the Corps. s.
AUG pit
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NORTH CAROLINA.

we are gratifed to state to our friends through
ont the country, that Thomas L. Clngman, the
abolition friend of John Quincy Adams. from
North Carolina in the last Congress. has been
left at home by the Wings of the First District,
We rejoice in this, because it proves to us that on
the great question of southern rights. the people
of North Carolina will permit no treason Cling
man sold himself to the abolitonists. and south
ern men have left him TO tester in his own cor
ruptiOn.
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ems. This volume received high mendation
from Campbell, and introduced him to the ac
qnantance OF Sir Walter Scott whose friendship
he enjoyed, and with whom he had freouept
correspondence.
In 1879 he came to this country and obtained
situation al West Point with Col. Thayer of the
Military Academy. At this beautiful place he
composed several fine poems. In 1882 he went
to Philadelphia, where he was connected edilo-
rally with the Chronicle in that and the follow
ing year He was also regular contributor To
the Lady's Book and other periodicals He then
went to the District of Columbia. where he was
connected with the National Inteuigencer.
Telegraph and Georgetown metropolitan. He
here published in 1885, the volume entitled 50 Par
nassian Wild Flowers In 1880 he removed 10
New York, where he has been connected with the
Tribune since about its first publication. In
1872 he published his last volume of Poems, cal
led " Clontarf and other POEMS" The principal
poem, " Clontarf," is very spirited and patriot
ic poem, IN which his love for his native country
is finely blinded with his loyalty 10 the land of
his adoption
AT the time of his death he was a contributor
to several magazines of high literary merit. He
was likewise engaged in writing Tragedy for
Mr.. Forrest, and also in writing life of Lord
Byron, for which his intimate acquaintance with
several of the most familiar friends of Byron gave
him great advantages.
lie was the first Secretary of the s' Association
for Catholic Emancipation in this city, of which
the late lamented DR.. McNevin was the Presi-
dent. DR.. McNevin and Mr. Shea were intimate
friends.
He has left widow and several orphan chill
dren.
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From the Washington Union.
To The Editor Of The Union:


GALVESTON, Aug. 9, 1916.
We have no late intelligence from the conven-
ton. Rnmor says that the President has left
Washington for Austin, having been invited to
do so by the convention. who wish to get his con-
sent to change our form of government Immediate
ly. The manner in which it is proposed to do
this. is not known. do not believe. myself, that
President Jones will consent to any such mea-
sure. His friends here, generally, are of the
same opinion. / have every reason to believe
that Major Donelson. so far as he is concerned.
would decidedly disapprove of such move.
do not believe, however, that anything can by
possibility, be done to defeat annexation. The
people are determined upon it, and it is to be
hoped that no precipitate action the part of
those delegated to act for them, will throw diff
culties IN It's way and am satisfied. in my own
mind, that President Jones Will do all in his pow
er to carry ont the expressed wishes of the peo-
pie. lie will do it in proper season. and in
proper way; and have no doubt but he will, in
all matters, show himself worthy of the high con-
hdence of the people of Texas.
n. b. Major Doneson arrived here on the day
before yesterday, from Arkansas bay, where he
had been to visit General Taylor and the United
States troops stationed at that point He had
been quite nnwel, from exposure in going down
In an open boat. He leaves here to-day on the
" Woodbury." for the United States
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STILL LATER FROM TEXAS.

The cutter Woodbury.. Capt Foster, which
left Arkansas on the 9th, Galveston on the 10Th,
has just arrived
Major Donelson came passenger in the Wood
bury.
The ships Victoria and Suviah were to leave
Arkansas on the 9th.
The United States steamer Monmouth had ar
rived at Arkansas in a leaking condition, so bad
that the pumps were going continually to keep
her afloat
We have received the Galveston News of the
evening of the 9th. The sloop- of ST. Mary's
arrived at Galveston Oh the 9TH, from Corpus
Christi. There 1000 troops at ST. Joseph's
island, where they are comfortably situated
Their ulterior destination seems not to have been
fully determined upon. The Falmouth was daily
expected in the Gulf Speaking of the Mexican
elections, which took place the lst instant, the
News says:
The result of the contest for the presidency
of Mexico, between Herrera and Gormez Farias,
which was to take place on the LIST instant, will
be looked for with considerable interest. Herrera
is said to be in favor OF centrasn and Farias has
the full confidence of the liberal party He adj
vocates the restoration of the constitution of 1894
1t is said his prospects of success are far the most
favorable. Possibly his election may give to
Mexico period of comparative repose from the
oppression and anarchy of succession of civil re-
volutions.
The % DRAGooNs.-The Van Buren, (Ark }
Intelgencer. of the I'd instant. mentions the re.
celpt OF intelligence that the Dragons which were
ordered into Texas rendezvous near Nacogdoches
waiting for wagons and supplies and that while
there, they were ordered to proceed Immediately
to Austin by forced marches Much excitement,
says the lntelligencer, was caused in Harrison
county by the movement, as the orders were not
accompanied with any assigned cause and many
feared that the Cumanches might have threaten
ed a descent upon that city while the convention
was in session, to capture the members. The
orders for the engagement of wagons, etc., were
countermanded, and the troops at once put in mo-
ton for Austin.
BY the subjoined notice from the Mobile Her
aid and Tribune, we perceive that the Mexican
Consul for the port of Mobile has also closed his
office.
To The Editors Of The Herald and Tribune:
GENTLEMEN: Please insert in your paper, as
notice to all concerned, that | can no longer as
an American, continue to discharge the duties of
Consul of Mexico, after seeing published, in the
New Orleans papers, that Sr. de Arrangoiz, the
Consul of that Republic there, has closed his of
fee, and sailed for Vera Cruz Therefore nv SER
vices, as Consul of that country, have ceased.
Respectfully, G.. LEBARON.
Mobile, Aug |, 1915.
Colonel Whistler and Major Stamford, of the
4th Infantry, were to leave last evening for Aran-
sas bay on board the schooner Mary Wilkins
Also, two companies of the 9TH Infantry under
the command of Major Graham, accompanied by
LIeutenants Hoskns, Cochrane. and Berry, on
board the barque VIM. Ivy Colonel Whistler
on his arrival, will assume the command of the
/ lI,r, I'll. LIT
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Sun STRUcK.-The most melancholy case of
E" Son struck" occurred yesterday over the canal,
says the Portland Argus; an old man upwards of
sixty being knocked down and kicked by vicious
and drunken son for demonstrating against his
evil practices Boston Times
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ENGINEERS in THE NAVY.

We would call the especial attention Of those
interested, to the communication in this days pa
par, signed &" Saul" His name is left with us,
and he stands ready TO prove all the assertions he
has or NAV advance
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TO DESTROY FILES.

A correspondent Of the Cinrlnnat Chron.
icle gives the folowing:-lI is perhaps no
generally known that black pepper (nOt
red) is poison for many insects. The
following simple mixture is the bes, de
sroyer Of the common house ny: Take
equal portions of fine black pepper, fresh
ground and sus ar, say enough to cover a
len cent piece, ,mois'tn and mix well with al
spoonful Of milk "a litLe cream is better J
keep that in your room and you will keep
down your iliss. One advantage over 9th
or paisons is that it inJuies nothing else; and
another, that the flies seek the air and nev
er die in the house-ihe windows being
pen.
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.QDMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

The Esiute Of SUSANNA TONLIN
SON late Of Centre to'cnship, deceased
ATOTICE is hereby given that letters Of admin
"a istration on the above mentioned Estate,
nave been granted to the subscriber living in Cen
lro township. All persons indebted to said estate
are hereby notified to make immediate payment
aud all those having claims are requested to pre-
sent them properly authenticated to
SOLOMON NEWHARD, Admir-.
May II, lS45, 6w4
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Rloonlshurg ArtiIlOry.

The Members Of this Company; who
have Swords and Belts, belonging TO the
Company: are required forthwith TO deliver
lhem to ehheT Of the Commissioned OH
GERS, Il. EBB, Capt
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TO TIE SEVERAL COLLECTORS
OF COUNT'Y IND STATE TAX
IN COLUMBIA COUNTY.

Where's, to enable the State TO meet her
liabilities on the first day of August next, il
is necessary lhal the State Tax assessed in
The different counties under the Act OF As
sembly relating thereto should be prompt
ly paid TO Ihe State Treasurer, And
whereas, by the provisions OF the Act OF
29h April, 1914, il the Quota of any Coun
'y be not paid TO the State Treasurer, on or
before the 2d Tuesday of January in each
year, the balance SO remaining unpaid, alter
dedOcling Commissions, &c. shall be charg
ed to sad county and shall thereafter bear
nm interest offive per cent, III paid. AND
ALSO tina, if any county shall pay int
INNe State Treasury, lis quota OF State tax
5 days PRIOR 10 the first cay of August ~
any year, such county shall be eu'il'ed to .
ldednchon Of i've per cent, on lhe amount so
paid, II being lhus made the interest, a.
well as tho duty of the several counties
+ promptly 10 pay their proportion OF the TAX
es assessed upon them.
And HhereuS By so doing Columbia
lCoenIy viii be entitled 10 an abaemen, on
her State TAX of from five 10 six hundred
ldoars, Therefore,
ReSo'Ued That The several collectors OF
|Eounly and STATE tax in Columbia county
he earnestly requested TO make every el
iPrt-lo collect aud pay over to the County
s'lreasurer The amount Of State TAX charged
IN the j. duplicates on or before the twelfth
Gay ofJuly next, al which day The severa
|Golleclnrs are hereby required to meet a
|hte Comniss toner's Oflics TO reco We ,hei
|sXonerallo MS on their duplicates Of State
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The last Lycoming Gszeue mentions
the dealn Of Mrs. Sarah Bliss, of W Wiliams
port, who in aderanged fit drowned herself
in the canal near that place. Sne has left
husband aud Two children 10 mourn her
loss.
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CAUTION.
NOTICE.

n S hereby given to the Stockholders in the COM
q pany for erecting Bridge over the Northeast
Branch Of the river Susquchanra, between the
;ovn oi Cuttawissa and the mouth Of Fishingcleck
that the Managers have this day declared a dividend
Of Three PER CENT, on the Stock of said
Company, tor the last SIX months, which will 10
paid said stockholders or their legal representatives,
at the Troasurer's office, Csttawissa on or after
the tn inst,
JAMES pLEAsANTS, Treasurer
! Treasure, UiEre, Coltawiss0, april !, lsl6.
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Ito post, thence by land Of William P. Bra.
dy south 7s degrees west 80 perches TO an
Iash, thence south 7S degrees west 1870 per.
Iches TO post, thence by land Of John Reese
south 2 degrees east 263 perches TO post
thence by laud of Thomas Brooks north 70
degrees east 20 perchss to cnesnm oak
thence south l2 degrees cas-, al perches to
black oak, thence by the same and John
Wild north 7S degrees east LOG perches to
black oak, thence south IL degrees east
95 perches 10 white oak, and north 7S
east 80 perches to the place of beginning,
4292 acres and allowance Of SIX
per cent for loads, &c.
ALSO
Another af them called Maine begin.
aing al post, thence by land of William
p. Brady north 81 degrees west 362 perch
es 10 chesnuI, lheuce by land Of Thomas
Say and Jesse Budd south "a degrees wesl
1873 perches TO a post. thence by land of
Thomas Bellows south 55 degrees east 80
retches 10 a chesnut oak. thence by he
same and land OF John Longaberger south
1873 perches to a chesnui ook, thence by
land of said Longaberger south 764 de-
grees west ia perches 10 post, thence
south 49, degrees east l04 peIches to a
chesnut tree, and thence by land OF John
Reese north 7sidegreesjeasl 27l perches to
the place Of beginning, containing 39l4
acres and allowance of per cent Tor roads,
&c.
Seized, taken in execution: and 10 be
sold as the property of George Miller and
terre tenants
Also
At tho some time and place, by virtue of
ceria ain vendltionas exponss.
A certain lot Of ground si,nate in Mon
tour township Columbia county, containing
3 acres more or less, bounded BY land of
Jacob R,hel, George Kaufman and Daniel
ltlsheI, whereon is erected frame House,
a frame Stable, Bark House, a Currier
Shop and lanyard, with !he appurtenances
And Also, on all the interest. share and
partition Of the defendant in all that certain
ract OF land situate in Moniour township,
Columbia county, containing one bundled
acres more OF less, adjoining lands Of Hen
ry Wertmen, Christopher Woerle and 9th
ers, beingiaIl the right Of defendant in the
estate of - Baylor, deceased. father of
defendant.
Seized, taken in execution and TO be sold
rs the property of John Baylor.
IRAM DERR, Sheriff.
MoriG's Office, DanviHe,} I
June IL, lS45.
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JOHN MARKLE,
Harness, Saddle s.
Trunk TTanufa Cturer:

= y ESPECTFtLLN informs the public that he
3 a has located himself in the shop next door
10 Samuel Hagenbucls Chair Factory, Nam street
BoomsbWg, Columbia county, where he will ca ry
on the above bus ness in all It's branches lie vii.
keep constantly on hand fine and coarse
OHe and Ii00 HorSe Harnesses,
Horse Coi'Qrs, SoddieS, BtidieS
and Trmiks; SC.
Of every description and having had a long cxpc
rcnce in the business, he can furnish as good wcrk
and as cheap as can oe purchased in the county
C1Al kinds Of country produce taken IN pay
mrn' for work ut The market vilccs.
May 10, lsi6.--Gnl3
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Dr. Alohzo Potter has accepted the office
of Bishop to which he was appointed by
the late Episcopal Convention at PhiIsdel-
phia.
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SWAN EI0TEx.

Orangeuille, CoI"mbla couniy, Pa.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the
public that he has rascd this large three
tory Tavern, now in the occupancy Of NJ
George Seiple, in OrangevlIle, Colunbia
Pa, and intends moving into II on
the first Of April next, where he will be-
pleased TO see his old friends and customer
"A his
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DIED.-ln Monteur, on Thursday last
Mr.. WILLIAM RIeHARDs, aged %
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! he Pusbuig fund IN aid of tAe sufferers
BY ,he great con0agralon in that city, in.
cludiup th' $50 coo from the STATE ,amounis
TO &It0 G55 50.
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The Hodges, two Mormons. who COM
miiied the murders r ecen,ly near For
Madison, have been taken back from Nau'
700 TO Iowa, where lhey will undergo Trial