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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21
Almost a Prisoner.

He who plays in war the st,ru OF ~
spy must be brave, self-possessed and
quck-witted, even when she most dan
gerous of emergencies threatens his life
Mr.. Watkins, late n Confederate SOL
der, tells in his amusing history of 60.
"Aytch, of the First Tennessee Regf.
ment," of an encounter with n Union
spy near Murfreesboro.
was on picket at the time the adj
vance was made by Rosecrans, At tho
time mentioned, was standing about
| two hundred yards off the road, the
main body of the pickets being on the
Nashville and Murfreesboro turnpike,
and commanded by Lieutenant Hardy
| Murfree. of the Rutherford Rifles
had orders to allow no one TO pass.
In fact, no one was expected to pass at
this point, but while standing at my
post horseman rode up behind me.
l halted him, and told him to 90 down
TO the main picket OH the road and pass.s
but he seemed so smiling that thought
he knew me, or had a good joke to selh
me.
He advanced up, and pulling . piece,
| of paper out of his pocket, handed it to-
me to read 1t was an order from Gen.
eral Leonidas Polk to allow the bearer.
| to pass.
read it, and looked up to hand it.
back to him, when l discovered that he,
had pistol cooked and leveled in nv,
face, and said he, Drop that gun; YOU
are my prisoner"
saw there was no use fooling aboue
il. l knew if l resisted he would shoot
me, and 1 thought then he was about
to perform that unpleasant operation. /
dropped the gun.
l did not wish to spend my winter in
a Northern prison, and what was worse,
l would be called deserter from my
post of duty.
The Yankee picket lines were not
half mile off. l was perfectly willing
to let the spy 60 on his way rejoiciag.
for such he was-but he wanted to.
capture rebel. And had made up
my mind to think likewise, There 1
was, prisoner sure, and 10 mistake
about il.
His pistol was leveled, and 4 was.
ordered to march. l was afraid to-
halloo to the relief, and you may be.
sure / was in bad fix.
Finally says I, Lets play quits. L
think you are soldier; you look like n.
gentleman. am videt; you know
the responsibility resting on me. Yom
go your way and leave me here. Is il.
bargain?"
Says he, 81 would not trust YOU on
your word, oath, or bond. March,
say"
soon found Out that he had caught
sight of the relief on the road, and was
afraid TO shoot. quickly made mp my
mind. My gun was at my feet, and
one step woald get it. | made quick
glance over my ahoulder, and grabbed
at my gun.
He OWNED my motive and fired. The
ball missed its aim.
He put spurs TO his horse, but pulled
down on him, and almost tore the
fore shoulder of his horse entirely off.
but did not capture the spy, though
| captured the horse, bride and sad
die
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21
POLITICAL.

The Ohio greenback labor party as
sembled In convention In Columbus on the 18th
inst, and adopted a platform charging both
great parties with bribery and corruption, with
fostering monopolists, and with abuse OF the
taxing power. They demand a substitution OF
legal tender paper money for the present
money, favor postal telegraphy, condemn the
extortioDate rates demanded by railroads, dc
mand the abolition OF the convict contract sys-
tenn, and reformation In the temperance cause.
The following ticket was nominated: For COVER
nor, Charles Jenkins Of Mahoning; lieutenant
governor, William Baker of Licking; supreme
Judge, short term, II. A. Chamberlain of Lucas I;
supreme judge, long term, James II. Grogan Of
Hooking; clerk OF supreme court, William
Bentz, Franklin; attorney general, Lloyd G..
futile, Lake; auditor, Col. j. ii. Rodes, San
dnsEy; treasure , John so seit Seneca
Franklin; member of the board of public works,
John j. Scribner, Knox.
The Ohio state prohibition convention
held In Columbus on the 14th inst. was the
largest and most enthusiastic convention ever
held by that party in Ohio. Considering the
many phases OF the question involved the con-
vention was remarkably harmonious. The
prohibitionists endorse the national platform
adopted at Chicago last year. denounce person
al liberty as advocated by the Democrats, and
the policy OF taxation embodied In the much
talked OF Scott and Pond laws, condemn the
taxation proposition OF the constitutional
amendment, and favor the adoption of pro-
hlbitory clause, and urge the value Of educa-
ton OF the young upon this all important ques-
ton OF temperance. The ticket nominated was
as follows: Governor, ferdinand Schumacher,
Summit county; Lieutenant Governor, III. T..
Ogden, Hamilton county; Sutreme Judge
lshort term, b. 9. Payne, Franklin county
Supreme Judge Qong term, ID. G. Montgom-
cry, Knox county; Clerk Supreme Court, J. IL
Beachford, Preble county; Attorney General
j. w. Roseborough, Fulton county; Auditor OF
State, Gersham Lease, Hardin county; Treas
urer of State V. NJ. Whiting, Huron county
State Commissioner Of Common Schools, III. A.
Thompson, Franklin county; Member Board OF
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21
CRIME

N. L. Dukes, who shot and killed
Capt. A, G. Mutt I'm Uniontown, Pa, a few
months ago, was shot a few days ago by James
Mutt, a son OF Capt. Mutt. The young man
who thus summarily avenged his father death n
but 20 years old, and always considered quiet
and inoffensive young man. But his fathers
death and the circumstances attending II, to-
gether with the thought that Dukes, his
murderer was now free, so proved npOn his
mind, that he was led TO commit the deed.
The murder which led 10 this last tragedy is
still fresh In the minds OF all. Dukes was en-.
gagged TO Miss Lizzie Mutt. But he had ques-
toned her chastity and written letters to her
father, who In response 10 an invitation from
Dukes had gone 70 the latters room to.talk the
matter over, when Dukes deliberately shot the
father of young Mutt. Dukes was arrested,
tried and acquitted. Great Indignation was
expressed at his acquittal, and threats were
made against his life, but NO attempts were
made 70 modest him until tile injured son
avenged his father's death.
A dastardly triple murder occurred ut
Rockford, Ala, ON the l3th inst. negro
named James Corbin entered the house of
Benjamin Garden and shot him while lying In
bed. His wife and son interfered, and they
were instantly shot. The murder was without
provocation, Garden and bis family being the
most peaceful and law-abiding citizens Of the
place.
Jordan Corbin, the negro who so bru-
tally murdered Benz. Garden, ut Rockford, Ala,
and seriously injured the wife and son Of the
murdered man, has since been captured. tie
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

ne second day after the brutal outrage a
crowd OF $50 or more masked men went 10 the
Jatl, overpcwered the sheriff and took the
prisoner TO the railroad, and strung him up TO
crossing sign short distance from the jail
Previous to being taken from the jail he
stoutly denied his guilt, but was unable to ac-
count Tor his whereabouts on the night of the
outrage, and his stories were 80 conflicting and
improbable, that suspicions became certainties.
Before being hung he was asked TO confess,
but protested his innocence; also II he wanted
to pray, and he replied saying that his onl y
prayer was that God would forgive them for
hanging an innocent man. He was let down
once or twice from his improvised gibbel but
he would not confess, and was finally hung
up and left there over night The next morn
ing and inquest was held aud a verdict render
ed that the deceased came to his death by hang
Ing at the hands OF some party or parties un-
known.
The girl Nettie is very low and weak, but
hopes are entertained Of her recovery. There
are symptoms OF inflammation of the lungs from
the ugly wound In her side. She is by no means
out Of danger.
AS TO Warmers previous history, but little is
known. One man acquainted with him says
he has spent more days In prison than out, and
that the only business he has been known 10
follow was keeping a house Of prostitution,
with members OF his own family for inmates.
He was evidently most worthless character.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

Excitement over the outrage committed on
little Nettie Lyons Of Cheboygan, became more
Intense as the hours passed by, and when a
man named Warner. tramp from Alpena,
was arrested for the outrage. anger and ex-
element were at white heat, and lypchipg was
at once threatened. IL was thought, however,
that the better element in the community
would prevail and justice be allowed to take
its course. But such hopes we're vain, for on
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

An amusing story is told about the
ordination Of the young English clergy
man, whose name was Salter. Nature
had gifted him with hair which was the
reddest of the red. Feeling that in the
solemn ceremonies of his ordina-
ton this red hair might be the
cause of irreverent mirth. especially as
the ritual prescribes that the hishors
should touch il, he determined to dye #
black for the occasion, which he did.
The bishop afterward expostulated with
the hapless Salter, and alleged against
him, the authority of the rubric in the
Prayer Book which says: 1.-THE Psalter
must be read in the churches"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

A queer and an easy method of shoe
making is practised by the jewellers on
the island of st. Helena. IL consists of
wrapping around the feet the soft, wariA
skin Of the pot-fish which, in drying. re
tains the shape Of the foot.
A good man Is kinder to his enemy
than bad men are 10 their friends.
Bishop Hail,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

Mrs Alma Tadena, Mrs. Il. w. Gosse
and third sister, are the daughters of
Epps, of cocoa fame, and are known as
Nutritious, ""Grateful' and Comfort
ing"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

A SON of the late Charles Kingsley,
the author is employed in the Office Of
he city engineer at Buffalo.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-06-21

was put in jail, but In a few hours after his ar
rest was taken from his cell by an Infatuated
mob and hung.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-15
MIDNIGHT MURDER.
The City Marshal Of Helena, Ark, Shot
and Killed in the Doorway
Of His Office.
No Clew TO the PerpetratOr of the Das.
tardly Deed-Three Shots Fired
by The Victim.

Special to the Appeal
HELENA, August 14.-This community
Was shaken to lis center al 2 o'clock this
morDing by most dastardly assassin atinn,
L. NJ. Mooney, M msrshsl Of the city, being the
victim. Mooney was known to be a fesrl, Sc,
dashing fellow, aHd wss, in his official ca
psci =, a terror to evil .doers. Five successive
years be has been elected TO the Office, the
last time triumphing over gentleman
whose strength was thought TO be invincible.
Last night Mr.. Mooney remained up later
than usual to visit the steamer Kate Adams,
on her way down, for the purpose OF making
an arrest. Investigation reveals the fact th at
he went to the Kate Adams, shadowed. it
seems, by sone unkn)wn parties, and failing
10 ind the men he had gone 10 capture,
of the killing is unknown, but from the cir
eumstsncss it is believed his assassin was
stationed in the doorway, just to the left of
his ofica, which is IN the center of the busi-
ness portion of the town. When Mooney
tried to unlock his door, having to assume q
stopping attitude, il is believed his slsyer
shoSed himself, and Mooney, sseing him and
realizing his purpose, reached for his pistol
with his left hand, which he always used,
when the assassin fired, the ball passing
through the left breast ranging downward
and passing out just above the right hip.
There were five shots fred, come clsim
six, in quick succi ssioD, three chambers
OF Mooney's pis oil being empty when he was
found in dying condition by those who had
been called o1t by the reports. His funeral
this afternoon was one OF the largest known
here in years. The coroner's jury rendered
a verdict in accordance with the foregoing
facts. The last official act of Mr.. Mooney
was the capture near here, yesterday, of
Frank johnson, a negro, charged with COM
plrcity in the Vanndale, Cross county, muir.
der, about a year ago, ia which an old man
and wife were the victims.
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prise to the Boston firm as to the public gen.

prise TO the Boston firm as to the public gen.
orally, and at fret was fii -u;t to under
stand. Later Inform alton, however, stated
that the assignment was cus 10 The failure OF
their numerous customers 10 advance the
msrglns needed 10 carry their siCck4. The
frm for long time has been rryipg large
amount of all glasses oi securiiie-,
and the lump" Of the pas lew dsys
hiss been Greater than they cou'd githst and.
The impression wss that the lsiiure Was
me result OF the recent trouble 10 the Toledo,
Cincinnati and S. Louis railroad affair, in
which the house is very largely inter ed,
two Of lis members being dirsctoIs OF the road.
This was, however, su horiiivsly denied by
ID. II. Darling, one Of the m'mbeTs OF the
house. 1t is attributed by him solely 10 the
cause given above. He wss, he asserted,
perfectly astouaded upon the receipt Of the
dispatch from Ballou, announcing the assign
ment, and said il he coul0 have had an op-
portunity of conferdng with Ballou, he
would have certaioly ADVISED sgainst = aus.
pension, rs he believed it was upcalled for.
The Boston house was all right, be exclaimed,
but, of course, we would now have 10 60 down
with the New York concern.
Darling further stated that the firm last
night al securities and cash repre- senting
fully 100000 iurplus over snd above all
there was any nseetsity for a Suspension. He
was as anxious 10 get full par,iculsrs as any
cody, which the New York house would
furnish as coon as possible. He could
not tell how much the Liabilities were, nor
what the amount of the rs 'ets were at pres-
ent. The house Of George William Bsllou
q Co. has done a banking asd brokerage
business in BJston for about ten years, the
present senior partner starting here in 1873,
alone, a. broker in county and State bonds.
In 1875 the New York house was
established, at IA Wall street, with
B4llou apd VIM. II. Brigham in charge,
while d. III Darling was given control OF
the Boston house. Later on Darling and
Allen s. Weeks became members OF The
firm, and are still connected with it, The
house has built up an extensive and very
profitable business and become we'll known
throughout the country, chiefly in connec-
ton with the Mutual Uniou.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES,

Saratogs, N. Y, August 14.-A number oil
papers were resd at The meeting of the
American Dental Association,
Long Branch, August 14.-A defective Aus
ireI Francklyn cottsge, in which President
Garfield died. There was much excitement
but the flames were e1tinguishe6.
Circinnaii, August l4.-B1th political
parties of Hamilton county hold nominating
coDventic ms thiP week-ihe Republicans on
Thursday and the Democrats on Saturday,
Buffalo, August 14.--The SIKH annual
meeting of the American Library Assoeia.
ton opened to-day. An address OF welcome
was delivered by President Smith Attend
ance large.
Milwaukee, August 14.-1he Grand CoIn
Gil Of the L.gion of Honor for the State o
Wisconsin opened their session this morning
and heard reports on the condition of the
order, which was shewn 10 be very Fl itts r
ing.
Vicksburg, Angus. l4.-Dallas Williams
employed on the government pile driver Al
Mayersville, fell in the river yesterday anc
was drowned. Thirlesn men have beer
drowned eff these works during the past two
| weeks.
Chattanooga, August 14-Yes;erday ths
mutilated remains OF four white men wer,
found in railroad camp on the Cincinnati
Southern railroad, near Cumberland Falls
| The theory is that the men fought a double
| duel over cards.
Detroit, August 14.-Mis, Fanny DJuga
droppsd dead last night from heart disease
on Hickory Island, few miles below THU
| city, where she went with party of youn,
people who had been camping there for a few
days. She was prominent young lady il
social circles at Windsor, opposite this city
Chautauaus, n. Y, August 1.-THE Rev
Frank Russell, of Mansfield, o.. conductet
| the advanced normal review. The anuua
meeting of the Chautauqua School of The
ology also took place. In addition to tn
customary daily lectures service was held il
memory of the Chautauqua workers wh,
died during the year.
! Ocean Grove, n. j., August 14-At tn,
anniversary Of the founding of the Women
Home Missionary Society of the Methods
Epiecopal Church, Bishop Harris presided
Mrs. Rust, Of Cincinnati, corresponding sec
retary, reported that the society supports
large number Of missionaries in the Soutl
and West. Mrs. &. 3. Hayes, wife of Ell
President Hayes, is president of the society
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the Fourth church in Allegheny City this
morning at 10 o'clock, about 200 ministers
and elders being in attendance. After prayer
by the Rev. J. NJ. Fulton, pss:or, Gen Jane !,
A. Eakin, Of Jeffersonvile, Ind, temporary
chairman, Appointed committee of five TO
report the order of bH'iness and the nomi.
nation Of permanent officers. the commit
lee retired and returned with a report recon-
mending the following permanent officers,
who were unanimously elected: Chairman
Dr.. James EikiD, Jacksonville, Ind. VIC
president, DR.. c. w. CaIs IN, Burgettstown,
Pa. secretary, Prof. E1ward f. Reid, MOI
mouth; 'reesurer, VIM II. Lloyd, PiIisburg.
The committee then adjourned for dinner,
sfteI d. yoliopal eKtrcises.
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Inc sensaIIon CT Ihe day was the announce-
ment OF the suspension OF George William
E.llou 4 c., and caused ioten.e excitem .nt.
The firm is composed of Wm. 81. Bingham,
Board meuber; David 81. D.ri ,g, George
William Ballou and Alien S. Weeks. No
definite particu ars could be obtained The
touse did large and extensive business, and
its customers were the principal bank presi-
dents throughout the country, Boston capi-
talists and merchants OF the New England
States. Ballou refused to make sny state-
ment concerning his suspension, other than
it Was caused by the failure of his custo msrs
10 respond 10 calls for margins. Another
member of The 6rm said the trouble wa;
be s.raighlened cut in a few DAYS. 1t i:
roughly estimated that the Liabilities
amount 10 bstween 100000 and S50O.OO
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SYMPTOMS or WORMS.

The countenance Is pale and leaden-colored,
with occasional fushes of a circumscribed
spot on one or both cheeks; the eyes become
dull; the pupils dilate; an azure semiciIcIe
runs along the lower eye-lid; the nose is irrt-
tated, swells, and sometimes bleeds; a SWELL
ing Of the upper lip; occasional headache,
with humming or throbbing Of the ears; an
unusual secretion Of saliva; Shiny or furred
tongue; breath very foul, particularly in the
morning; appetite variable, sometimes vora-
cious, with gnawing sensation of the
stomach; at others, entirely gone; feeting
pains in the stomach; occasional nausea and
vomiting; violent pains throughout the alb
domen; bowels Irregular, at times costive;
stools Shiny, not unfrequently tinged with
blood; belly swollen and hard urine turbid !;
respiration occasionally difficult and accom-.
panied by hiccough; codgh sometimes dry
and convulsive; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding Of the teeth temper variable
but generally irritable.
Whenever the above symptoms are found
20. cwfc
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He GOT OUT HIS FLAG.

SLIGHT PROMPTLY REsESTED BY OUR MIN
IsTER TO MEXIco
Washington special: Ii has recently bee n
published that the German Minister at
Mexico delights in tauniipg our representa-
tive in that city by reminding him that the
United States is a powerlfss nation. III this
is true the Stale Department has no informs l.
tion from Minister Morgan corcbora,ing il.
But what is known is this: 1t Is customary
among foreign Ministers to acknowledge in
a civil m sinner the Observance CT patiousl
events, no matter to what couLtry the affair
pertains. So on the a b day of lsst July,
when the a'gs of various represents
tives of foreign countris were un-
furled in the city Of Mexico in bonor of
the anniversary of American independ
ence, Mini ter Morgan noticed the fl gsts(f
at the German Legation was bare. He cent
word 10 the Gsrmsu Minister that il ths
cuslo nsry courtesy wss not promptly OBJ
served he would consider it IN insult to
himself and make the issue a personal one
without delay. To this nots it is said no an
swer was returned, but the German q az wac
Immediately displayed over the German
legation. 1t is understood that the Sscre-
tary OF State, by direction of President Ar
thur, has commended Minister Morgan for
his conduct.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-15

The Picuyune may not be attacking Maj.
Barke In the position conferred upon that
gentleman by thedirsciory of the Exposition
Of 1884, because he is she owner of the Flea
yuns's rival, the Times, 6dtNshould not the
fact of that rivalry point out to the Rcos uns
that it is, therefore, the improper censor en-
the occasion, as the fact Of that rivalry causes
raotives of private and personal nature to
be attributed, whether correctly or iLcor-
L.
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Pension Fraud,

MILWAUKEE,, August 14-William W.
Wiltshire, veteran from Missouri, at pres.
ent an inmate Of the National Home at this
point recently received a package from N.
w. Fitzgerald, of Washington, by express
which was marked: "Penslon papers per
tanning 10 claim No. -; c. o. d., ST. 55.'
Supposing his claim was allowed, Wiltshire
paid express charges, but found only 9
paper strip asking for further information
concerning his case. In the meantime it il
learned that his claim was dissllowed July
18th. The express agent has been garni.
sheed for the money paid on the bogus
nsckaps
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-15

..s"A DOUBTFUL friend is worse than a
certain eneny,' and, riee Usrsd, = certain
fri. nj is irfuitely better III doubtful
enemy. Thus Kidney Wort is an incom-
,rabIy better friend to The human race tn an
whole catalogues full OF doubtful nosirums
Il IS an uufailinz remedy 1r that tormentios
di-eass, piles. 1t moves the bowels gently
and freely, and thus removes the cause. Do
not fail to try it faithfully, either in dry oil
Iionid farm
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Fired Upon by indian Desperadoe..

ST.. LOUIS, Angus. 14.-W. P. E1garten,
chi, postal inspector for this district. re-
ceiv,d telegram from the postms sister q,
Tishomingo, !. T.. stating that his office had
been fred into by geng Of Indian despera-
does, who tried TO murder him. and that he
had fed to Muscogee. Mr.. E1gartou tele
grsphed the postm aster that he would not be
expected to return 10 his post if his life is en-
dangered, ani he has also telegrsphed the
poslmt ster at Caddo to send no mail matter
to Tishomingo until further orders No par
ticulars of the affair have been received,
aud as Tishomingo is thirty miles from
Caddo, The nearest telegraph station, moth
ing can be obtained.
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The Kemp,on Park Auvu,, Meeting.

LoNDoN, August 14.-The Ksmpton Park
August racing meeting opened to-day. The
Kemp;on Park midweight handicap plate
was won by W. NJ Rsdfernis GsIvsnic; 1. 81
Wiikinson's Soapshot second, F. Harding,
Wellington third. Four starters, including
]. z. Keene's Bolere. Galvauic won by
neck. Wellington wss 4 bad third. The
last betiiug va, IL to 8 on Gslvsuic, 6 to
sgaiust Snsls lot, 10 to ! against Wellington
Z To aoatnsf RnIero