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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
SEVEN DIE BY ONE HAND.
Incest Followed by Six Murders and q
Suicide.

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Suicide.
AUSTIN, TEX, Aug. 26.-A gentleman
from johnson City, Blanco county, gives
the details of terrible tragedy which oc-
CURED at that place Tuesday. AL Locke,
an old citizen of extensive connection,
had a step-daughter living with him
whom, it is alleged, he seduced several
years ago. Lately his own daughter was
apparently pregnant, and this had been
disturbing his mind, as his relations at
tributed to him the crime Of seducing her.
Tuesday afternoon he went home. intend
ing, as he avowed, to 20 10 John Green's
place TO borrow a sum OF money.
ARMED FOR BLOoDsHED.
Green and his family were away. He
entered the house and took Green's Win
chester rife and returned to the residence
OF his brother. Berry locke. A neghb0r
named John Nicholson rode up Just then.
He forced Nicholson 10 go with him TO the
house Of a neighbOr named Stokes,
where he shot and biled Stokes. There
Nicholson was lost sight Of. His horse
was tied there when found, and il is sup
posed that he was also killed.
THREE KILLED AT HIS own HOUSE.
From there locke went to his own
I
Henry locke, of LianO county, wife Of
his stepsOn, who was on a visit 10 him. He
also snot and killed there Mrs Stokes.
wife Of Mr.. Stokes, whom he had killed
previously. Then he killed his daughter,
Miss Locke, the one said TO be PREGNANT
by him. He then attempted 10 kill his
wife, bu' bis cartridges being exhausted
he could not fire smother shot and she
escaped.
~ 1HE SADDLE WITH HIS THROAT CUT.
Having failed 30 catch and XIII bis wife,
he cut his own throat, mounted bis horse
and started 10 the direction Of johnson
CITY. After riding a few yards be met
Thomas Brunswick, whom he attacked
and into whom he plunged a knife. In
flcting fatal wounds. The murderer
then rode toward johnson City, but was
arrested within two miles OF IL. lie was
still alive at 3 O'elocg this morning. With
exception perhaps Of the murder and Gre
nation Of the Lynch family near Hemp
stead some years ago. this - the most
horrible set Of crimes ever committed IN
this state. BY II about twenty children
are left orphans
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
SHERMAN'SSECTIONALISM
HE AGAIN RAISES THE BLOODY
SHIRT IN OHIO.

The Elevation of Southern Men to Places
of Honor a9d Trust Brings Out the Bit
terness of the Disgruntlsd Politician
His Idea of the Line Between the
Parties
opening speech OF the Ohio campaign, on
the part of the Republican party, was
made here this afternoon by Senator
Sherman before large open-air assem-
blage. The speech was carefully pre-
pared in advance, and makes about six
ordinary newspaper columns. A few
passages upon the changed condition of
affairs In nationa4 administrators are as
follows:
"Some of the very men who boastfully
threatened to break up the Union, and
with the oath of Office IN support Of the
constitution fresh upon their lips, con-
spired and contederated to overthrow it.,
waged war against it, and were the cause
OF the loss OF half a million Of lives and
thousands of millions of treasure, have
been placed in high office again in the
very seats Ofpower which they abandoned
with scorn and defiance.
THE NEW SECRETARIES.
''Two members of the Confederate Con-
gresS and one man who sympathized
with them are at the head Of great depart
m9nts of the government. | saw the
| Union flag at half-mast. floating over the
Interior Department, in 8 gn of honor and
mourning for the death of Jacob Thomp-
son, whom we regarded as delaulter and
cOnspirator. This country is now repre-
sented abroad by nne who, within twenty
| five years, were in arms to overthrow it,
and the governing power in the Execu-
| tive branch of the government is in SYM
pathy with the ideas of and selects the
| chief officers OF the government from men
who were in war against it.
AN ALLEGED PARALLEL.
"This strange turn in events has but one
example in history, and that was the
| restoration OF Charles H., after the brill
liant but brief prOtectorate OF Cromwell,
! and, like that restoration, is reprOach to
the civilization of the age. In the South
/ it may be said that no known Union man
! has been appointed to office. The offices
are filed from the rebel ranks. No man
who acquiesces in the results of the war,
who bOnorably demands fair ballot and
fair count, can be appointed to Office in
the South. The rebels are in as absolute
mastery in the South as they would have
been if the COnfederacy had succeeded.
THE LINE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES.
"Fellow citizens the line drawn between
the two parties is now as distinct as it
was during the war, but we occupy a
| different field of battle. Then we fought
! for the preservation of the Union, and as
a means to that end for the abolition OF
| slavery. Now the Union is saved and
slavery is abolished we fight for the equal
| political rights OF all men. and the faithful
| observance of the constitutional amend
ments. We are for the exercise Of the
national authority for the preservation Of
the rights conferred by the constitution,
and upon this broad issue we invite CO.
operation from the South as well as the
North"
Rather more than one-half of the speech
is given to the discussion OF the issue be-
tween the two parties in terms similar to
those employed in the extracts here
/ Onpfad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
NATURAL GAG AND CoAL.
A Coal Operators View as 10 the Efrec
Of the Gas on Mining.

Of the Gas on Mining.
PITTsBURG, Aug. 26.-The coal opera
tors OF the Monongahela Valley are wor-
ried by the rivalry Of natural gas. Secre-
tary Barrows, of the Coal Exchange, who
has been investigating the subject, said
today:
~ firmly believe that If the use OF natu-
raj gas shall increase during the next
twelve months as rapidly as II has the
past twelve. the greater part OF our mi-
ners must seek work elsewhere or hunt
up other employment. / am eredibly in
formed that already the Introduction Of
natural gas IN our two cities has decreas-
ed the snual consumption Ofooal fet the ex-
tent tofabOut 10000, 900 bushels. keeling's
mines alone, located IN the first pool. have
decreased The daily output nearly ~ 900
bushels. This will throw out OF employ
ment about 200 men. We have about ~
mines on the river, When trade Is fairly
brisk the average number Of miners EN-
ploYed in each mine is ABOUT 100. We do
dot use much OF the coal shipped by river,
hut not only will railroad miners be- the
sufferers. but the trade Of the river mines
VIII he injured, both directly AID indirect.
". flour nat ard slack coal cannot hnd
market we must charge higher price for
our lump coal. and this will certainly tell
against us In the keen competition going
on between US and other coal Districts"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
GEoRGIA's FOUNDING.
The Historical Papers Presented to the
State by Gen. Gordon.


ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 26.-At 12 O'Clock
to-day the General Assembly met in the
House for the purpose OF receiving from
Gen. Gordon the historical papers rela-
ting to the founding of the Georgia colony
at Savannah, which had been placed in
his hands by j. s. Morgan of London, to
be delivered to the State of Georgia. At
the hour named Gov. Mcdaniel and Gen.
Gordon entered the hall and passed up
the main aisle to the space in front of the
Speakers desk. Gen. Gordon briefly per
formed his commission, making short but
happy effort Gov. Mcdaniel responded
in short speech and the ceremonies were
concluded. The records are In two vol
umes. Accompanying them is the follow
ing description of the con-
tents: A description OF the
Georgia papers containing the transac-
tions of the trustees for the establishment
OF the colony of Georgia in America being
the original manuscript records, never
yet printed, of their meetings, weekly or
oftener held in London between June IA,
173S and May "a, 1I44. together with full
index of the proceedings of the previous
year from June, 1877 to June, 1913, and a
parcel OF notices Of meetings, notes. and
memorandas year or two later to 1746 or
1747, the whole giving detailed accounts
Of the doings of the several meetings of
the common council, the board of trustees,
the committee of correspondence, the
committees OF accounts, etc., comprising
a great deal of private and secret corre-
spondence, evidence. gossip and minute
details respecting officers, agents, colo
nists, parsons, servants. adventures,
Indians, negroes, charity, sweepings, jail
birds, black-legs, departed paupers. land
sharks, etc, two volumes i'll folio very
closely written, mostly in the neat, small
round hand of Sir John Percival, the first
Earl of EdgemOnt, the President of the
Board of Trustees. the soul of the enter
prise at home, as Gen. Oglethorpe was the
spirit of IL in Georgia,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

PARIS. Aug. 26.-A meeting WAS held
here tonight with the ay0wed object OF
taking action In regard 10 the death OF
Olivier Pain. 10 had been announced that
~. Rochef0rt would preside, but be only
appeared for moment and then hur-
riedly withdrew. The result WAS that the
Socialists occupied the platform. and
speeches were made denouncing the pres
ont order Of things generally. The object
OF the meeting was forgotten until near
the close, when motions calling Tor Fen-
geanco upon England were hurrlodiy put
and nInUtrH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
A DUEL STILL IMMINENT.
Letters OF a Private Nature Passed b,
Messrs. CAN'T and COnneI.

Letters of Private Nature Passed by
Messrs. CAN'T and COnneil
ATLANTA, Aug. 26.-The eGantt-Connell
affair is still the subject of much SEN
sational comment here. Mr.. CAN'T is at
New Holland springs, where he has been
since Sunday last and where he will re-
main, so his friends say, until matters
are settled one way or the other. Mr..
Connell is here, where he has been since
Monday, and has nothing to say. On
Monday last he received letter from Mr..
CAN'T through W. B. Burnett, of Athens.
To this communication his friends made
a reply, the nature Of which is not yet
made public. The indications are that if
the matter is not taken in hand by friends
and amicably arranged the affair will end
seriously.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 The second
annual meeting 0f The Association OF Ofi.
cial Agricultural Chemists is % take
place al the Agricultural Department Ia
Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 4. for thC
purpose Oi considering the method N Ter.
tiiizer analysis and bringing about mi.
fOrmity ln legislation governing the sale
OF fertilizers IN tbe different States. All
analytical chemists and others interested
are inFiied to attend the meeting and take
part ia the discussions
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
BRADLAUGH's FIGHT.
He Urges His Constituents 20 Force the
Commons 20 submit to Their VIII.

Commons 20 submit to Their WIZ.
LONDON. Aug. 2G.-Mr. Bradlaugh has
issued a campaign manifesto 10 his con-
stituency in Northampton. In this be
urges bis majority to- continue sending
him 10 Parliament despite the refusals OF
the House OF Commons 10 permit him Co
take his seat until the Commons be
shamed or compelled by popular feeling
10 accord him his rights. Mr.. Bradlaugh
bolda no 10 hia constituents the example OF
the voters Of MiddleseX IN continuing %
return John wilkes, Notwithstanding his
repeated expulsion by the House. until
M issue became n public question and
t1e Commons were forced 20 submit 70 tho
will OF the electors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

L0NDON, Aug. - This was the second
day 81 the York AuRust meeting. The
race ior tbc great Eb0r bagfiCap plate
WAS WOO by Lord Cnrdigau's eiK-year-old
chestnut horse Mate by two lengths. with
Perkins six.year-old horse bonapnfte
second. and Lord Lanae|ie'a four-year- old
bay nilg Cl0chetie fhlnd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
CANADA,s CURSE.
Montreal BeRinning to Resent the Loose
Way in Which Reports are Given Out.

Montreal BEGINNING to Resent the Loose
+ Way in Which Reports are Given Out.
MONTREAL, Aug. 26.-The report at the
health office to-day confirms the previous
statement that 60 cases Of smallpox we're
reported yesterday. Fourteen of these
cases we're reported by medical men, and
Of the balance only few have been veri-
fed. The health department is severely
criticised for the manner in which IL
sends its statements broadcast concern
ing the number Of cases reported when
they have not been verified. as a great
many persons on the slightest sickness
imagine that they have smallpox, and
renOrt the matter TO the health office. IL
is understood that the Mayor will close
the Viger Garden concerts while the cpl
demic lasts.
NINETEEN DEATHS TUESDAY.
There were 10 deaths from smallpox
here yesterday, being the largest number
recorded since the outbreak OF the disease.
A hospital tent was opened to-day, as the
new addition 10 the civic hospital
will not be ready for the reception
OF patients for some days. OF 56 pa
TENTS in the hospital, 40 are progress
ing fayOrably. A large number OF
cases have been found to exist 70 st. Jean
the Baptist, suburb of the city. One
undertaken buried six persons from Sat
urday night 10 Sunday morning. The
houses visited by the disease have not
been placarded. Twenty-Five deaths
from smallpox have occurred in this viii
lage. The school commissioners have de-
cided TO postpone the opening OF the pub
lie schools until Sept. ;.
The corporation Of the village Of Stanne
de Bellevue has ordered the immediate
vaccination of all the inhabitants. The
sanitary police are no longer allowed 70
ride on streetc ars.
TORoNTO's EXCITEMENT INCREASED.
TORONTO, ONT, Aug. 2G.-The small
pOx excitement heie has been intensified
by the discovery that Mrs. Merrck,
mother Of "A child on Clifford street, who Is
suffering from smallpox, has been pros
trated with the same disease, and that
during the week large number Of iami-
lies from Montreal have arrived here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

AsHKvmLE, NC, Aug. 26.-Ihe second
section OF a freight train run into the nrsl
section this morning just east OF Marion,
The engine OF the rear train telescopto
through three cars aud both cars and the
engine were completely wrecked, Inc
engine OF the hrst train was badly in
f4WaN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
Bales. / Pounds. TaJas.

The exports of cotton during July, 1854,
Amounted o. ila. sos bales of So, i6.a0i pounds,
valued at Sd 1886, si2. The expOrts for the
eleven months ended july 81, 1876, hs com
pared with the exports of the eleven months
ended July 8l, 1854, we're ~ follows; -..
Eleven mouths ended July 81, 1885, 5000, ,l03
bales OF i,s88Bls.28t pounds, valued AZ Ale9,
gp8.g'p eleven m0nths ended July 81, 1881;
8.SliTd bales OF $50, 1881, ,hl pounds, valued
AZ ASA $50 eO5
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

VIENNA. Aug. 26.--A society Of German
gvnnasts while opening "a new ball nt
Konirlnhoa. B0hemla, yesterday, were AZ
sanitcd by q mob Of cltixens who smashed
M doors and windows of - building
srd Injured III Of the 0sruan0
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, Aug IA
young man named John jones "es
stabbed 10 death BY ~ &. hltkis lh
Walker county, Ca yesterday ~ hNuAts
rel about woman
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

AIEKANDHfA. Aug 11.-fhe Royal
Irish. surrey SUSSEX and Gordon High
LADDERS formonte. whose orders ior df.
rnftlfa were counffrna1dad. sailed iuf
hDme yesterday on fresh orders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
SPANS DIRE PLAGUE.

1000 New Cases and 1,547 Deaths
The Record Elsewhere.
MADRID, Aug. 26.-Eour thousand nine
hundred and sixty-nine new cases Of
cholera and l,547 deaths were reported In
Spain yesterday.
TOULON's TALE OF WOE.
TOULON. Aug. 2G.-Only 10 persons died
hare Yesterday Of cholera.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

LONDON. Aug. 2l.-The piumbago cru
cIbIe works ai Baftlraaa were burned
fhia afternoon. Ibf ioas 81 10000. one
fManan Was fatally iHiuINa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
THE MOTIVE MYSTERY.
COTTON EXPORTS.

A Comparative Report forJuIy from the
Bureau or Statistics.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Chief of
the Bureau OF Statistics reports that the
exports OF domestic cotton from the
United States during the month OF July,
1885, we're as follows:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

Pr tlt Ne.tt a. Aug 26.-The drst bale
lss t,e.. Carolina cotton Was receiv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
DYNAMITE AT PHILADELPHIA.
A Large Amount OF Window Glass Bro
ken But No Othsr Damage Done.

A Large Amount OF Window Glass Bro
ken But No Other Damage Done.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Aug s6.-About
o'clock this morning an explosion oc-
CURED in the show window of James b.
Rogers saloon at the northeast corner of
Nineteenth and Callowhill streets, which
wrecked the windows in dozen stores
in the vicinity. The explosive package
was placed on the outside of the window
sill, the mark of a burned fuse being
visible The contents Of the window
were wrecked and the panes of glass bro
ken. No other damage was done to Mr.
Rogers premises. The window panes of
the houses adjoining to the eastward were
broken from No. 1,S39 TO 1,S45 Callowhill
street,
WIDE SPREAD HAVOC.
On the opposite side OF the street the
window OF the saloon of E. ). Early, at
No. ,S42 CallOwhill street, was shattered
by the force OF the detOnatlOn, and panes
of glass in the front of his house were
broken. There are no panes of glass left
IN the front windows Of the house Of j. b.
Schlader, at No. 1.S44 CallOwhill street,
and on the south side of the street window
panes were broken in the buildings num-
bered from 1884 to 1.S46. The glass in
the east front Of the building at the north
west corner of Nineteenth and CallOwhill
streets was also broken. Several men
who were playing cards in neighborlng
saloon were thrown out of their chairs by
the shock, but nobody is reported in
jured.
THE MOTIVE A MYSTERY.
Mr.. Rodgers is unable TO account for
the act or the motive, He Is not aware
that he has any enemies, and the affair TO
him is q profound mystery. Policeman
Rotherton and special officer Stratton,
who witnessed the explosion, and several
other persons VINO were in the neighbor-
hood at the time, are Of the opinion that
the explosive used was dynamite as the
defamation was very loud and the destruc-
tion Of glass 60 or 20 feet away was quite
extensive. Gun-powder would have to
be used In very large quantities to cause
such serious damage so far away from
the spot where the cartridge was placed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27
WEAVER no FACE THE MUSIC.

James Riley Weaver, Of Pennsylvania,
recently Consul General OF the United
states at Vienna. Is expected at the State
Department tomorrow 10 answer the
charge recently made by his successor
that he sold the Vice COnsulship TO DIR.
Hesse for 5000 year. The ex-Consul
General will deny the charge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

White Point garden was completely in
undated, and after the lull Ia the etofm.
which occurred about 00'clock. fishing
boats could have been easily launched
from their resting places, on south Bay,
aud a. easily rowed 70 any pOinton South
Battery. The damage 10 the houses, gnr-
dens and lawns on this thoroughiare was
serious. Not more than two or three
houses on either thOrOughlnr0 escaped.
Most Of them were unrOaied, either en-
tirely or IN part, and All Of them suffered
some damage.
The amount Of the damage 20 the Bat-
terry cannot now bo estimated. The last
time 10 WAS torn up WAS in 1876 when
much Of toe east nnll and a large part 1f
fhe south wall Wef0 washed aWag. "a
VIII cOsi the city "a considerable sum az
pat n in repair again, Dui tne damage -
pfOpOrflonnfriy email compared Hii1 500
damage in other quarters ~ iae city.
1hIs = owing. doubtless. to fb0 lfrf fflt
fhf heavy il1H lasted for 81 short d Tine.
Ihe east WALL has only thhae or four Eaa4
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-09-12

THr strongest and most successful labor
organization in the world is the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers. 1t has had
more successful and less unsuccessful strikes
thar any other organization in existence.
For many years it has attempted TO aVoia
strikes and in this has been very successful
This is owing partially to the peculiar mar
acter of their work, but mainly to the JUDI
ciousm management of the Grand Chief En-
eineer. P. NJ. Arthur. 1t a a very lucky
day for the great brotherhood when It's des-
TIMES were entrusted into the hands ot MIR.
Arthur. He is a thoroughly practical man,
who has risen from the ranks. He was
for many years a locomotive engineer on
the New York Central Railroad and for some
time previous to his election to the proud
position which he now holds handled the
throttle on their ~favorite engine, the
NV. H. Vanderbilt" While Oil the Central,
Mr.. Arthur was elected Chief Engineer OF
the Albany division, which he held until
called to the head of the International
Brotherhood. Mr.. Arthur is a poor man
and OF the highest integrity. He has dlrec-
ted the affairs OF the Is, 900 men who have
honored him for SO many years with a ski
and intelligence that commands the adm
ration and the respect OF the whole country,
and especially OF the leading railroad OF
| fcials of the country. 1t is his honesty
his manly way Of doing business, his con
| s~cientiousness and devotion to duty that
| has made the Brotherhood what it is to
day-powerful, honorable, just and at the
| head OF the labor organizations OF thu
country.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-09-12

"WHERE are the Caroline Islands, about
which all this Spanisll-German fuss has
arisen?" is IA question asked by everybody.
The Missouri Republican has looked up the
matter and says that the chief interest
which these islands possess Tor the world IS
an archaeological one. They are Il group
1000 miles long, in the tropics, in the Pa
cifc ocean, and containing altogether a
population OF about 10000 natives. and
not more than enough OF good soil to make
one or two good counties i'll an American
State. AS ground for colony planting they
have little value, and as u military station
they are of less worth still, since they do
not lie in the track OF Pacific commerce,
and it would puzzle either the Spaniards or
| the Germans to know what use to put them
to. But they abound in ruins, and were
evidently once the abode OF a civilized and
highly cultivated race which has entirely
Observation-Disclosures probably in
| some prehistoric cataclysm, like that which
is supposed to have destroyed the lost At
! lantis. There are broken temples showing
hewn stones thirty fe>t in length, fifteen
feet wide and six feet thick, many of them
covered with inscriptions, the key to which
we do not possess. Who were the people
that once dwelt on these coral Islands is a
question of much deeper concern to stu
dents than whom they now belong to.