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4 Negro Desperate Killed.

Near China Grove, Pike Co., Ala, Mrs NJ. E.
Rushton, a widow, and her daughter, about ID
years of age, reside. Her son lives about a
quarter of a mile from her. On Tuesday night
of last week Mrs. Rushton fancied she heard
some one prowling around the house, and, look
ing through a window, discovered a negro
crouching in the shade of some bushes Her
daughter and herself escaped by the back way
and ran to the residence Of her son. The son
Immediately started back with his mother
armed with and axe. He went around the
house and came upon the negro. When called
upon to halt the negro ran into some tall cotton
and Mr.. Rushton followed him closely for some
distance, when the negro turned suddenly and
struck at his pursuer with stick. The negro
then again started to run, when he was struck
in the back of the head and instantly killed.
He was identified as VIII Howe, desperado
who had committed numerous crimes in the
neighborhood.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
A Years Imprisonment Turned Her White.

Mary Daniels, of Terre Haute, Ind, a white
woman, and Chas. A. Stewart, negro, were re-
leased from the Joliet Ill.) prison yesterday,
where they had served year each for bigamy.
Mary, who had white husband in Terre Haute
eloped with Stewart, who was also a married
man. The two went to Marseilles ILL.,, and
were married but were followed from Indiana
by Stewards dusky bride. who had them ar
rested and convicted. The popularity about
the Daniels woman was when she reached the
prison her hands and face had been stained by
some dye until she resembed mulatto. A
years sojourn behind the bars, however, had
bleached out her skin to its natural color, and
when she was released the prison officials were
astonished to see hlue-eyed and fair-skinned
woman with rosy cheeks emerge from the por-
tails of the jail Stewart, who had been re-
leased several hours ahead of the woman, hung
around the prison waiting for her discharge,
but she had had quite enough of her African
spouse, and would have nothing whatever to do
with him.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Twenty.seven Years in an Asylum.

Miss Adrianna Physick Brinckle, of Phila-
delphia, has just been released from the State
Lunatic Asylum, where she has been confined
for 81 years on a most extraordinary charge.
She is the daughter of the late DR.. VIM. Draper
Brinckle, and was at the time of her confine-
ment an acknowledged belle in Philadelphia
society. Her father was wealthy, and she used
his means without stint. Financial embarrass-
ment of the Doctor finally made it impossible
for him to meet the heavy demand on his purse.
She was however, unable to curtail her ex-
travagance, and on one occasion ordered piano
and set of furniture, which she sold before pay
ing for them. These proceedings greatly an
noyed her relatives and friends, and in July,
1853, she was committed to the asylum on the
extraordinary charge of "extravagance and
eccentricity." Since that time she has made
frequent attempts to regain her liberty, but with
out avail. This year, however, committee
sat on her case and decided that she was in
perfect possession of her mental faculties, and
the handsome woman who was immured so
many years ago has now been released a gray
haired woman of 60
The National tribune., 1885-08-20

A mine of the West End Coal Company at
Monaqua, Pa, was the scene of a terrible acct
dent on the morning of the 18th inst. The
ventilating fan broke during the night, but in
spite Of this the workmen, 80 in number, sup
piled with safety lamps went down to work as
usual, making with those who had been at
work all night rs men in the mine. They no.
ticed on reaching the bottom of the shaft a
smell of sulphur and gas, but did not realize
their danger until more than 90 were uncon-
scious Those who could then escape did So.
A relief party, among which was John Teazle,
one of the proprietors of the mne at once went
down the shaft to render what assistance was
possible, and succeeded in rescuing all but II.
Those who were overcome with gas and brought
senseless to the surface have since recovered.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
The Louisville Exposition Opened.

The Southern Exposition was opened Satur-
day last with elaborate ceremonies Excursion
trains were run from all directions, and crowds
came on all during the day. At noon Gov.
Knott reviewed the Fire Department, the Po-
lice Department and the militia and under the
escort of these organizations he proceeded in
the afternoon to the Exposition Building, where
he made an address. The displays exceed in
number and variety those of any previous sea-
son. The art gallery contains the principal
pictures Of the recent prize exhibition in New
York
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The Contents of a Secret Drawer.
TRaIei0b IN C1 Mems

Twenty years ago a prominent citizen of
Raleigh purchased an old desk. He after a
while ceased to use it, and few days ago broke
it up. To his surprise he discovered secret
drawer. Out of this fell piles of money. Some
of the bills were moth eaten and dingy, while
others were fresh and clear. There were
thousands of dollars of the currency. 1t was
in many cases issued under the authority of
Congress, in session at Halifax, N. G. The
denominations of the bills were from So to $50.
In some the value was expressed in pounds
shillings and pence. 1t was all what was known
as Continental currency" and must have
been placed in the secret repository during or
just after the Revolutionary War. A reporter
was shown quantities of the money.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
100 LasIles by the Vigilants.

An organization known as the Vigilants last
week made an example of Elmore Creel, Greeves
Run, w. Va, because he was cruel to his wife
and children. The complaint about his harsh
treatment of his wife had become SO general
that it reached the ears of the avenging mob,
and at minnight Creel's house was surrounded
Creel was in bed. A squad of the masked men
broke into his house. and, overcoming his strug-
giles, tied his hands, took him to the yard and
gave him a fearful thrashing with cowhdes
and hickory withes. After whipping him they
united and let him go. with the warning that
another visit might be looked for if he was not
kinder to his wife.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
A Curious Lawsuit.

An unusual suit was commenced in the Cir
cult Court at Milwaukee, Wis, last week by
Mrs. Joseph Fischer, mother of female twins,
which died at the time of birth two weeks ago.
The babies were perfect in form, with the ex-
ception of being Joined by firm growth of
flesh at the breast, the union extending from
near the waist to the cheek. They were taken
in charge by the midwife and placed in alcohol.
where they have been since examined by a
great many physicians. The mother claims
that the manner in which the babies have been
disposed of was without her consent and against
her wishes, and brings action for the recovery
of their bodies
The National tribune., 1885-08-20

The Boston Terra Gotta Company have just
completed what is said to be the largest terra
Gotta frieze in America. which is to be placed
on the memorial arch now in course of con-
struction in Hartford in honor of the sailors
and soldiers of that city who served in the
civil war. It measures $50 feet in length and
seven feet vertically. Its sculpture, which is
in full relief, presents nearly 100 full-length
human figures, besides which there are figures
of horses and the various paraphernaia of war
on land and sea. The frieze will be placed at
an elevation of SO feet from the ground, and
the figures are moulded to adapt them to the
vision under these circumstances.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Harvesting Grain in California.

The average cost Of harvesting grain is said
TO be less in California this year than ever be-
FORE The combination harvesting machines
have greatly reduced expenses, and the wages
Of labor this season are paratively low. One
farmer in San joaquin Valley reports that the
cost of harvesting his crop this year has been
only four cents sack, whereas the cost of
thrashing alone under old methods was as high
as 10 cents sack. A saving of a few cents a
bushel in harvesting with wheat at low prices,
may represent the difference between profit and
loss
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
4 Smuggitr DOG.

For some time the revenue officers at Mon
treal have been aware that valuable jewelry
has been constantly Struggled into Canada
from New York, but up to last week no clue to
the smugglcrs was discovered. 1t had been
noted that a well-d&essed woman has crossed
the boundary a great many times of late, and
also that she was always accompanied by a
poodle, which was clothed in very pretty
blanket. By some means suspicion was aroused
in the minds of the officers, and both dog and
woman were subjected to a rigid examination,
which resulted in the disclosure that the dog
carried the contraband articles under his
blanket
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
A Large Shin.

The only four-masted ship ever built in the
United States was launched at Rockport, Me-.
last week. She is also the second largest ship
ever built in this country. She has been named
John Billings. Her tonnage is 262S tons;
length, 291 feet from deck to main truck, 1S1
feet. Her masts will extend 20 feet above the
Brooklyn Bridge, and three the four sections
will have to be lowered in order to pass under
that structure Her total cost is $l50000.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Death OF q Devoted Priest.

The Rev. ]. A. Kelly, of the Dominican
Order, at Memphis, Tenn, died in that city
Friday of last week, aged IS years. He had
been a priest of the Catholic Church for 81
years, nearly all of his service being in Mem
pills. where he noby stood by his post during
the yellow fever scourges of 1863, 1873, 1873
and 1879. He was stricken down by the plague
himself in 1873, hut recovered. He was admin
istrator of the Memphis Diocese from 1858 to
1863, inclusive. He founded and built st.
Peters Orphan Asylum in Memphis.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
More Kentucky PleasantrIes.

On the 14th inst. Mark Lauderback was shot
and instantly killed near Paris, KY, by Burton
Terry. 1t appears that rumors detrimental to
the character of Terry's daughter had arisen,
and Lauderback was accused of being their
originator. On the day of the tragedy Terry
loaded his gun and awaited his victim on the
roadside. As Lauderback passed he discharged
the contents of the weapon into his body, kill
ing him instantly. Terry was arrested. Both
parties are well known.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
THE PLAGUE.
Tho Cholera Observation-Disclosures Mort.


The cholera has been increasing with great
rapidity in Spain during the past week One
of the chief difficulties the authorities have to
contend with in fighting the epidemic is the
ignorance and stupidity of the people, who re-
sist with great determination the efforts of the
health officer to put the streets and houses in
good sanitary condition. In Granada the con-
dition of affairs is most heartrending. Many
doctors are dying. Whole streets are infected
with the scourge, and entire families have been
swept away. The total number of deaths in
the infected provinces of Spain since the out
break of the epidemic is 81 ,000 and it is estimat
ed that 10000 persons have fled from the king
dom.
At Marseilles the plague has created great
panic, and the people are leaving the city at
the rate of 1000 day. The deaths as yet have
not reached more than 40 in "a hours. In
Gibraltar also the dread disease has made its
appearance, and several deaths occur daily.
The people are leaving the city in swarms.
The disease is not confined to Europe. More
than 600 French soldiers have died at Formosa
and Pescadores and the hospitals are full to
overlooking at those places
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
A Judicial OpiniOn.

Hon. James Harlan, ex-Vice Chancellor OF
Louisville, Kentucky, and one Of her most up
right citizens is a great believer in the virtues
of st. Jacobs Oil. Every family should have
it," said Judge Harlan, with enthusiasm, in a
conversation with some friends several even
ings since. " 1t should, be on every mantle
piece. use it and know full well whereof
speak in pronouncing it a most extraordinary
cure for all that is claimed by its proprietors.'
Judge Harlan is a brother of Justice Harlan, of
the United States Supreme Court.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
A Man and Wife Nearly Killed by a Hand
Grenade.

About midnight on the 10th an attempt was
made to assassinate the family of Hugh Kinney
at Shawnee, o., by throwing hand grenade or
bomb in the sleeping chamber. The windows
were shattered, the walls wrecked, and large
holes torn in the floor. Mr. Kinney was found
lying at the foot Of the bed, badly manglcd and
bleeding and Mrs. Kinney, who ran into the
yard and gave the alarm, was badly wounded
Mr.. Kinney was looked upon in the community
of the miners as an infOrmer of the important
actions of the miners, keeping the operators
posted on their movements and he had been
threatened.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20

A fendish attempt at murder was made at
Anderson, near Hun1ingdsn. Pa, on the 18th.
As Foreman Thomas Gxepps was walking on the
railway track he was Bet spon by two tramps,
knocked down and gagged. After stealing his
watch and q check foE1Iis nonth's salary, which
he had just received, the. miscreants tied him
to the track and left him TO his fate. By fran
tic efforts he worked himself partially free, but
passing freight train cutoff one of the fingers
of his left hand which he was unable to release
from the rail- Twenty tramps were arrested
and searched, but they were discharged in the
absence of evidence aErinst them.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Gen. Bntler Going TO Raise Beef.

Articles of incorporation for the Union Land
and Grazing Company were filed in Camden
County Court Pa, last week by Benjamin F.
Butler. of Massachusetts, George M. Robson,
of Camden, and Oliver V. Barrett, of Washing
ton. The capital Of the company is $3.50 900,
and the object is to go into the stock raising
business on a very extensive scale in New
Mexico and Colorado, where the company own
400, 600 acres of breeding and grazing lands.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Twenty Good Indians.

Ed. Ganlding and two associates, cattle men,
met party of marauding Piegan Indians be-
tween the Razor aud Halfbr Creeks in
Montana one day last week. The Indians
numbered 90, and with them rs stolen horses.
Gaulding and his companions fired, killing one
Indian, but being greatly outnumbered they
were compelled to retreat. Obtaining re-en-
forcements they followed and overlook the
thieves, killed the entire party, and recaptured
the stolen horses.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Why Suffer Paint

When by using the Compound Oxygen Treat
ment of Drs. Starkey & Palen. 1929 Arch ST.,
Philadelphia the chances are all in favor of
your getting prompt relief; especially if the pain
has its origin in nervous arrangement. In
neuralgia, sick headache, and various nervous
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The National tribune., 1885-08-20
StOnewaU JacksOn's Horse.

The sorrell horse owned by Gen. J. T. (stone-
walD Jackson and ridden by him at the time
its owner received his fatal wound at Chancel-
louisville was placed last week in the Home for
ex-Confederate Soldiers at Richmond, Va. The
animal is now 81 years of age, and appears to
be in good health and spirits and for some time
past has been at the Virginia Military Institute
at Lexington, Va.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
A Singular Suicide.

Fanny Wagner, young woman employed as
domestic by family in Baltimore, Nd, on the
10th went to room in the house, closed the
windows and doors tightly, unscrewed the tips
from the gas burners, undressed herself and
went to bed. In the afternoon she was found
dead A coroners inquest was held, but no
cause for the rash act could be discovered.
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
Accident to FOrepaugh's Circus Train.

The first and second sections of Adam Fore
paugh's circus train ran into each other at
Eddyvile Iowa, last Friday. Baggage cars and
seepers were greatly damaged, and dozen of
the employees were injured, but none fatally.
Sid Enson, song ambulance man, was the only
performer seriously injured, and his skull is
probably fractured The menagerie animals
were not hurt
The National tribune., 1885-08-20
New Orleans Speaks.

Mr.. Charles Oswald, corner Customhouse
and johnson streets, New Orleans, Louisiana,
U. S. A., policeman, says he was compelled to
remain in bed five days from the agonizing suf-
ferings of rheumatism. He purchased st.
Jacobs Oil, and two bottles cured him.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-07
A OONCHOLOGICAL FIND.
Results of GeOiogist's Campaign on
the Lower Potomac

Results of a GeOIOgist's Campaign on
the Lower Potomac.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Prof. Francis e.
Crosby, resident geOlOgist and cOncho-
logist, has returned here after a summer
campaign on the lower Potomac river,
which he spent In making examinations
in regard to the bed of the river. He finds
among other things of interest, that the
bed of the Potomac is 16 feet higher than
IL was In prehistoric times. He has de-
voted considerable time in studying the
oyster shell banks near POpe's creek He
estimates that there were originally ,000,-
600 bushels of oyster shells gathered in
one pile on the Maryland side, and over
l,00O,O 600 in one pile on the Virginia side.
ORIGIN OF THE PILES.
1t was supposed some years ago when
these shells were found that they were
natural drift of shells. They are about
two feet below the surface Of the earth on
the hill on which they were found They
extend over a number Of acres, the depth
of the pile being about feet.
Prof. Crosby found arrow heads, some
pieces of pottery, deers' horns, and other
things in the piles, which cOnVinces him
that the oyster shell deposits are artif-
cial He thinks that the tribes OF Indians
which at one time lived along the POto-
mac hauled all their oysters to the place,
where their squaws were required to open
them. Kilns have been erected on the
edges Of the piles, and in few years they
Will all be turned into shell lime, which is
used as a fertilizer.
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full, the authorities entering into every de-
/ tail and expression contained in these de-
/ crees. Three American bishOps-Bt. Rev
/ Drs. Moore, OF st. Augustine, Fla; Dew
/ enger, Of Fort Wayne, and GllInour, OF
I CleVeland-came over to Rome 70 support
I and explain these DEGREES before The Prop
aganda, aud after this heightened scruu-
ny and careful examination they are now
confirmed, very little change having been
made in them, so that they will return IN
almost the same condition as they were IN
when brought to Rome,
The DEGREES will do very much for the
Church in the United States. Their IN
huence will be felt throughout the whole
country and to a beneficial purpose. Inc
canon law, which took its origin IN me-
diGyal times, was a medieval lnstitu-
ton, founded on and constituted tor civ
lliAation that has almost passed away.
These laws and regulations, which con-
stitute the body OF canon law, are un-
suited for a civilization such as that
which flOurisbes in the United States ana
and which Is OF late growth, and there
fore cannot be governed by laws made
for another condition of society. The new
DEGREES cut into the canon law
OF former times. The methods Of
the past, the life of three or four
centuries ago have disappeared,
and the necessity of making special laws
to suit the new circumstances OF the cOun-
try WAS felt by the American bishops at
the Baltimore council and acted upon ac-
cOrdingly. The legislation OF the church
accommodates itself in the present case,
as 1t has always done in all other cases, to
Che state and conditions of civilization
which exist in the countries dealt with.
These new DEGREES will constitute a law
suitable for the time. The education OF
the clergy will be elevated to the wants
of the time. The Christian civilization Of
the people will be made to keep pace with
the material civilization of the tune.
Christianity will be brought into harmony
with the education and civilization of the
present age.
Regulations have been made for the es-
Enlistment of schools for children, nor
NAL schools for teachers and university
for priests and for those laymen who de-
vote themselves to the pursuit OF higher
knowledge II is not by "benefices." that
great feature of the Middle Ages, by
which, while education was assisted, it
was also hampered, that these results are
TO be obtained. "Benefces" will not be
brought IN as a means OF support. The
Catholic Church in the United States
wants no subsidy from the State,
and thus it will not become
servant, or rather slave, Of the State,
as it has so often been in European
countries, such as France and Austria.
The church in America prefers to de-
pend for her support upOn the free offer
ings Of the people. This has not failed
her In the past, and she has no fears that
it will fail her in the future. On this
means of support she has already pro-
crossed in degree unprecedented in the
world up to the present time, and the
extraordinary growth of the Catholic
Church throughout the United States,
and her constant spread are the result
and condition of this tree-will Offering of
her people.