Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-10-18
Advices from Brewton, Ala, report two

Advices from Brewton, Alas, report two
deaths since the Sd instant and thirteen
cases under treatment. The doctors think II
is hemorrhagic malarial fever, but the pres
sure is so strong that the neighborng towns
are quarantined. Trains are ordered to 90
through Brewton without stopping. Mobile
has quarantined.
Secretary Frelinghuysen has written let
ter to John L. Finnerty, representing the
mass meeting of Irish citizens recently held
in Chicago, stating that he will instruct the
American minister at London to inquire
whether O'Donnell the slayer of Carey, is
an American citizen, and if so, that proper
measures for his defense will be taken.
LONDON Oct. Sit is said that Germany
will demand an apology from Frau CO for tho
insults offered King Alfonso, of Spain.
The difficulty between Spain aud France is
still unsettled.
As the Bulgarian ministers were entering
Sobrauje, Monday, man attempted to kill
NJ. Natchevitch, the minister of tho in
terror.
The lady superioress and seven ladies at
tached to the Maria Institute, at Warsaw,
which is under tho direct patronage of tho
Czarine, have been arrested ON the charge Of
N.niliSm.
The authorities of the district of IIuas-
teca, Mexico, have ordered every man to de-
stroy one peck of locusts daily under penalty
of n fine of peck of corn.
Vicksburg dispatch announces that n
London capitalist has just bought a large
tract of land in the Yazoo delta and intends
to establish English colonists on it,
Elections were held in Ohio and Iowa for
Governor and other State officers. The re-
the result uncertain, both parties claiming
success. 1t will require the official count in
Ohio to determine the result.
Lieut.. Story, recently returned from Alaska
to San Francisco on the revenue steamer
Corwiu, reports the discovery in Alaska of an
immense river more than 1900 miles in
length, and reported by the Indians to be %
miles wide at some points.
An earthquake shock was felt at San Fran
cisco, Cal, Oct. 10. 1t was the most severe
felt i'll several years, and was the third shock
felt during tho night. The two previous
shocks were felt early Tuesday evening. The
shock this morning was the heaviest expert
encod since the great one of 1868. Build.
ings groaned, metallic rootings cracked, and
many people rushed half dressed from houses
and hotels.
Twelve prisoners, burglars and incendia-
ries whose terms range from four to nine
teen years, including the renowned horse
thief, John Frankford, escaped from the
Lancaster county, Pa, prison. Two night
watchmen were enticed into cells, locked up
by the prisoners, who made their escape.
About year ago similar Jail i'll delivery
was mcde ur6er sinil"~ circumstances.
LONDON, Oct, S.---The Correspondence
(Madrid) says Spain is not satisfied with
President Grevy's apology to King Alfonso,
and demands more public expression of
regret for the insults heaped upon the latter.
Deputations from the army and navy waited
upon King Alfonso yesterday and removed
their pledges of loyalty.
The French are fortifying in Savoy, and
Switzerland protests.
1t is expected that General Saussier. COM
mandant of the Nineteenth Army Corps, will
succeed General Thibaudin as French min
lister of war.