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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-12-03
The Meeting of Congress.

WASHINGTON, d. c., November a.
Two weeks from yesterday the Forty
ninth Congress will convene. Nearly all
the employees have been ordered ON duty,
and the respective chambers have been
thoroughly cleansed and put in order.
The House floor has been newly car.
ssted. The desks have al been re-
vanished, and the gildings and brass
works repolisbed. The coat rooms have
been painted in light tints aud hand
somely caEreted with heavy rugs. IN
work of renovating has been genera
throughout the build.---
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-12-03
A stubborn Re.istance.

LONDON, November 2s.-Dispatches
recived here state that the Bulgarians,
although defeated in yesterdays battle at
Slivnitza, continued fighting until shortly
before daylight yesterday, falling back
slowly, but maintaining 50 STEADY
and deadly a fire upon ne
advancing Servians that the lsttef
were deferred from making .
successful charge. After short cessa'
ton of hostilities the fighting Was re
newed yesterday morning, bat 40 dstsVs
Of the battle have yet been received. On
Of King Milan aides was wounded
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-12-03
A TERM

An Old and Promin
to His Barn and M
Who Later Fires Neigl
tract Attention From HIS
CHESTER. Pa, NovemD
Sharpless, one of the mosa
Orthodox Friends in Delil
was most foully murderd
about two miles from this city,
night. His farm is part of the or!
tract of the pioneer, John Sharpless,
whom he is lineal descendant, and iN
located on lonely road. At O'Clock
u strange colored man called at his house
while it was raining. He found Mr..
Sharpless sitting with his family-his
wife and two children-and a nurse. He
induced Mr.. Shafplcss to 90
to the barn with him for some
straps, under the pretext that carriage,
in which there were three ladies', b.
broken down In the road. When in/
stable the negro struck Mr.. Sharpll
the back Of the head with d ha
crushing his skull and killing him in
ly. After taking his watch the negr0y
out the lantern and returned to the houSS
for the purpose, 1t is thought, of killing
all therein. In reply to question he
said he wanted money and advanced to-
ward one of the women, at the same time
asking what had become of the young
girl, whom he missed from the room.
Upon learning that she had gone out, and
the colored servant being sent for, the
villain left. He went across the
fields in the direction of John
Lindsay's farm. and it was
supposed, fired the barn to detract atten-
ton, for it was burned down short time
after the murder, with all the crops,
farming implements and four head of
horses, entailing loss of $1,000. The
body of John Sharpless was found in the
stable, where he had fallen. He was a
very plain, generous, honest man, we'll
to-do farmer, without an enemy in the
world, and his murder is appalling. He
was President Of the Sharpless BIZ
Centennial Association, and took an ac-
tive part in the affairs of the community
and his religious society.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-12-03
The british Marching ON Mandalay.

LONDON, November 25.-A Calcutta
dispatch reports the defeat of the Bur
Gese troops by the British, who are ad-
sancing from Minhla upon Mandalay
The road to the capital is now clear, and
il will be but few hours before King
Theebaw's reign Is over.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-12-03
A REMARKABLE FAMILY.
The Last Remaining Member of which Is
Lying at the Point of Death--A Singu-
lar Regularity In Dates of Death--Mar-
rIad tsf Enttr-gcora.

The Last Remaining Member Of which Is
Lying at the Point Of Deaih--A Singu-
lar Regularity In Dates of Death--Mar-
rIed ut Four-Score.
HARTFORD, Conn, November "a. Mrs.
Julia Smith Parker, one Of the famous
Smith sisters Of Alderney COW notoriety is
on her death bed. She was brought into
prominence eight or nine years ago, when
she and her sister Abbie refused to pay
taxes in the town of Glastonbury because
they were not allowed to vote. The town
authorities seized couple of fine Alder
ney cows and sold them at auction. The
sisters were the successful bidders and
thus paid their taxes with additional
costs. This was repeated a number Of
years, until "Abbie Smiths cows" became
known all over New England. A curious
fact in connection with this Smith family
is the regularity OF dates of death--oncc In
seven years-and 1886 is the year to
claim this last survivor, who Is now suf-
fering from a'brokcn hip, caused by fall
few days ago. Seven years ago her sis
ter Abbie died, and ut intervals of seven
years each of three brothers and sisters
and her mother died, while fourteen
years elapsed between the deaths OF her
father and mother. Mrs Parker Is nearly
ninty-four years, and up to the time of the
accident was able to visit this city
occasionally. Her husband is nearly as
old, and the antiquated couple always at
tracted attention as they drove to town In
their farm wagon. The story of their
marriage is interesting. Mr.. Parker w.
tied Glastonbury soon after Abbie,4r6
and became acquainted with
almost Immediately proposex
cepted by the lone sist6
over eighty years of
ceremonies were att
populace of Glastoi
prise was expires.
should marry aft
tourscore years an
Mrs. Parker's
of time, as her 81
the bones or rei
than make her 4
sible.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-12-03
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

WILKINSON, the murderer Of Qaicer Law
renee, was hanged at Thomaston, Me-, on
the 10th, and died coolly and unrepentant.
SEVERAL persons were poisoned by
drinking water from an old well, recently
reopened, in Chester County, Pa, two Of
whom, Annie Poole and Frank Townsend,
died. The water is believed to be impreg-
mated with deadly mineral poison.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-09-16

After the discussion Of this subject tie
Riverside school rendered, with pleasing
effect, the anthem, "My Dwelling Place
Shall Be-"
The question drawer was next on the pro-
gramme. The questions were to the point
and answered intell,gently.
The election of officers resulted a. follows,
for the ensuing year:
For President, S. Slsde.
For vice-President, j. L, Strickey.
For Secretary, A. J. Swingle.
Delegates to county convention: Mr.. S.
Slade, Mr.. Simpson, Mr.. Robinson, Mr..
Hastine, Mr.. Strickey, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs
n. Bradshaw.
The business over the convention adjourn
ed dy singing the do1ology, and benediction
by Rev. S. Rose.
Another year has passed in the Sunday
school work with its success and failures
We can now look back and see where We
have made mistakes, either by negligence oil
timiditv. The reports in the main are en-
couraging. The Riverside school showed
the most activity and interest on this annua
occasion being represented as school, and
after travelling six miles to reach the plac
of convention, found the house closed ant
no one to let them in. They felt it was
| cold reception. 1t is TO be hoped the con
vention will result in deeper interest in tn
Sunday school work, and the next annua
report will show great gains in all the depart
ments Of the work
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-09-16
Fer the EAGLE
WACO SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Sunday school workers OF Waco
township, Sedgwick county, Kansas, met IN
annual convention Sept. 10, 1885, at the
Cartwright chapel. with Mr.. Simpson in the
chair, o. W. Jones, secretary pro TEN.
The order of exercises was as follows:
opened with an anthem sung by the
Riverside school. viz: "Glory to God in the
Highest" after which Rev. q. W. Jones read
the a5,h Psalm and offered prayer.
"Jesus Lover of My Soul was sung by
the congregation
Another anthem WAS rendered by the
Riverside school and the welcome addres;
was delivered by Mr.. Simpson, which made
us all feel at home.
The Riverside school was again called upor
for song. and responded with looming
Bye and Bye
The next on programme was the Reports
of schools by superintendenis.
Cartwright School-D- 5. Miller. supe'in-
tcndent:
Average attendance, 5l!. An evergreen
school.
R;ccrside school.-Mrs. NJ. Bradshaw
superintendent The school MAINTAINS
good interest; continues throughout the
year.
Sent. 9th, 1885. in A 81.
Number of verses committed 10 memory
bv the school, CSC. g,
Number of chapters read by the school
1860 N
Number of conversions in the school, lo
Rrooklvn school-Beport by Rev. Rose
Mrs. Sallie Roy, superintendent
Officers and teachers, :
Average attendance, is NJ,
Niood school-Nerbal report Mr.. Hoi'
stien, superintendent
Average attendance, 50.
SEn.ernrise schools. b. Williams, super
intendent. Report by Mrs. Rogers
Scholars enrolled, so.
Average attendance, Is.
Well SUPPLIED with literature and 5000
interest prevails.
Adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION
l.sO p. M.-Convention reassembled FOR
business, Mr.. Simpson in the chair. The
Chapel school rendered the first song, VIZ
"Shinning on.
The topic Temperance and the Sunday
school +, WAS discussed by Rev. o. W. Jones,
after which knocking at the Door was
sung BY the Riverside school
The nex, subject, "Feea my Lambs, Was
led by Mr.. Robinson, followed by $. siade
and o. W. Jones
There is work for each of us was
sung BY the Chapel school.
.What and how" as to the SaooA1n
school. was led by Rev. S. Roe. followed by
others
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-09-16
DERBY WEDDING BELLS.
DERBY, Kas., Sept. l..

DERBY, Has, sept IL.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
Thursday evening, September 10th at the
residence of the brides father, in Derby,
was celebrated the wedding of Miss Susie
Z. Waugh to Mr.. A. T. Frsntz, Of Frantz,
Mann & Co., Wellington, Rey. Sands, of
Wellington, performing the ceremony.
The couple were the recipients Of large
and varied list Of presents, among which We
may name the following
Mr.. and Mrs. II J. Frantz and Will d.
Frantz, Bible.
Edmund Frantz, DIR. Burton and w. II.
Burks, a clock.
Mr.. C. Waugh, brides father, $50 in
gold.
Mrs. J. c. Waugh, carpet and table
linen.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. f. Frantz, handsome
hanging lamp.
Miss Lee Waugh, blue cut-glass fruit dish,
butter dish and salt cellar.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Waugh, cake stand
and fruit basket.
Grandma Zaneis, lace pillow shams and
bed spread.
J. X. Messerly, silver cake stand.
Tinnie Messerly, silver napkin ring and
boquet.
Granville Messerly, silver mustard spoon
and boquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Shawver, silver spoon
holder.
J. &. Bingler, silver pickle castor.
Miss Hettie Waugh, set glass goblets.
Mrs. J. X. Messerly, PLAGUE.
i VIM. Mann, set silver knives and forks.
Mr. and Mrs. S. p. Neal, one dozen silver
knives.
Miss Fannie V. Frantz, table linen and
napkins.
Thornton Frantz, table linen and nap
kins.
Clarence Frantz, set toweling.
Johnny Frantz, --.
Jesse Barton, wall bracket.
: NJ. Is. Ransom, parlor lamp.
Geore Bowman, silver pickle castor.
i. J. F. Mccoy and lady, fruit disLes and &c
sauce dishes.
Miss Lidia Nachtrieb, silver berry ladle
John S. Frautz, Sr, (groom's father sixt,
, collars in gold.
S. ID. Lieurance, majolica fruit dish an'
cream pitcher. A. Is. J.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-09-16

Shall we build city here or permit New
ton to remain ,illage.-Newton Republi-
can.
Surprised that Newton is only village
Better make her CITY.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-09-16
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nch. at the 2. o.. has just received n supply OF
the famous LA fior de Luna hand made,
the best for 25 cent Cigars ever cold In wich-
Its.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
ItemsFrom Union CITY.

Special TO the Sentinel
UNION CRY, April 22.-The fire that par
tally destroyed Mrs. Hattie Knechts dwell
ing yesterday morning is generally supposed
to be incendiary. The house having been
vacant for few days key was found in
one of the rear doors aud a strong odor OF
coal oil was prevalent on the premises. Her
alleged lisson with DR.. Fannestock last sum.
mer created quite commotion in our city,
during which large number of our citizens
were called into the Randolph Circuit Court
to testify in divers prosecutions charging
adultery, prostitution, ill.fame ETC., al of
which resulted in much social scandal, bad
blood and O separation of DR.. Fannestock
from his family. The fire and destruction oil
the house were evidently intended. to.prevent
Mrs. h. from again becoming a resident on
account OF her bad odOr socially.
Continued failing health on the part of
John W. Staats proprietor of the Brsnhsm
House. has resulted IN its being leased Mr..
VIM. Turpen, OF Greenyiile, Ohio, took pos
session on last Monday morning.
John Z. Many, who has been gradually
sinking for the last six months with con-
sumption, preathed his last to day.
Our John Butcher here, formerly With the
Hall Safe and Lock Company. of Cincinnati,
Ohio, is here alive and well, and is in no
manner connected with the mystery and sup
posed murder near Richmond, Ind.
The Express, our new Democratic paper on
the Ohio side, is out with the second num-
Der. and the present indications are that the
editor, Mr. Roland, will make it succeed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
THE CONNECTICUT TRAGEDY.
Inquest on the johnson Family. the VIC
Tins of Tuesdays Tragedy.

GREEswIcH, Conn. April 22.-Coroner
Holt, of Bridgeport, began an inquest at the
Selectmen's Office here this morning in re-
gard to the victims of the murders in the
johnson family Yesterday. Rev. ]. G. John
son. q Congregational minister, of Rutland,
VT, an uncle OF Barclay Johnson, the young
man who shot his mother and sister and then
killed himself, testified that there was no
hereditary insanity in the family. For the
last SIX weeks the young man has appeared
somewhat peculiar. The witness could not
account for insanity on the part of his
nephew, except by his excessive devotion to
his Office duties which caused him to write
and work ct night and caused strain on his
mind. The witness produced letter writ
ten in pencil upon note paper, which was
found in pocket OF Barclay Johnson after
his death. Parts of the letter were read as
follows:
"GREENwcH, Conn, 21st April.
"If l succeed in accomplishinglwhat Think
must be done, q word or two of explanation
will be probably received with interest. I
think am saving my mother and sister from
an unhappy fate. II there is Just and gen.
erous GOD these two will go TO the happiness
which tbsy deserve. II there is no God then
they will simply find their rest" At the
close OF the letter young Johnson wrote: II
am conscious of the enormity OF what have
done and intend to 90, bet at the same time
j have q suspicion that have become in
sane. Why did not some one recognize my
weakness, my great need of help and help
me while there was time? Bat u be fair,
suppose should say, Why did 1 not help
myself? " The intermediate parts of the
letter were filled with expressions of the
writer's tender affection toward his father,
mother and sister, and mingled with self &C.
cusation of all sorts OF faults which bis
friends say existed only in his imagination.
The letter was written in q firm aud very
lsgible hand
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
The snantsh Treaty.

HAVANA, April 1G-The Diario OLA Me-
rina, in a leading article on the 18th inst,
says: 1.-THE treaty between Spain and the
United States was negotiated with view to
immediate ratifcsio ion. 1t failed Of rstihca-
ton by the United States on the 4th of
March, and now we hear that Mr.. Foster
will return to Madrid TO open new neg0tia-
tions. Believing that we express the general
feeling, we counsel the Government rot only
to make no further concessions. but to with
draw those already granted
A great meeting Of woTkingmsn's union
was held at the Casino Espanal on Sunday
last. The speeches generally declared that
the treaty between Spain and the United
States, with the various amendments to 1t
allowed by Spain, would not prove beneficial
TO Cuba. A committee was appointed TO
ask the CO operation Of the Governor General
in protest against the insertion of any
amendment in the treaty to be negotiated
by Senior Albocta and MIR. Foster.
The order for the official examination of
all lard imported from the United States has
been revoked, in accordance with the sug-
gestion of the Board of Health.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23

CINCINNATI, April 22-The Louis Cook
Manufacturing Company, one OF the largest
manufacturers of carriages and buggies in
Abe West, assigned to day to Thomas J. steph.
ems. The liabilities are estimated at $780,.
600. and assets ct about the same. Prefer
ences amounting to s92 900 were given be-
fore the assignment was made.
Thomas a. Logan, attorney for the COM
Pany, says that the ASSETS viii reach 1927, 900
at their face value. and tire liabilities in
round numbers are 100000. The cause of
toe failure, he says, is the failure of country
customers to pay up promptly, and the &C.
tion OF certsin Gre editors, who brought suit in
attachment this morning, alleging that the
company was about to make an assignment.
TIE preferences were as follows: T. A.
Logan, Cincinnati, S. 600; Blanchard Bros.
q Lane, Newark, n. J., S24, 500; Davis w.
Shuller q Co., Amsterdam, n. Y, So, 900;
William Young, Cincinnati, s. 600; Cincin-
natl Spring Company, 81, 500; Wood, Smith
K Co. Fort Plains, II. Y, $1,000; Porter
Iron Roofing Company, Cincinnati, So 600;
John Hockheimer, Cincinnati $64, 500; Eber.
hard Manufacturing Company, Cincinnati,
IS, 800; J. n. TOpplif, Cleveland, 5000;
American Oak Leather Company, Cincin-
pati, SO 200. The company's officers are
Lluis Cook. President: Louis G. Mayer,
Vice President; d. Z. Allen, Secretary
Howard X. James, Treasurer; John Hook
heimer. Assistant Secretary.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
Humphreys, Manual.

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The extensive circulation OF Humphreys
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The portion treating Of bygienic topics is
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renders it 3 thoroughly reliable book f0r
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It's friends, while not slow in recognizing
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while grateful for the information furnished
ia the old one, will be glad 10 welcome the
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A handsomely bound copy NAV be had
upon application to the company, 100 Fulton
street, New York.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
A Bughted life ENDED with Poison.

NEW YORK, April ga romance begin
ming with blighted affection ended yesterday
morning in a tragedy. A wife, for years
severed from her husband, living alone, sud-
denly ended her life by poison. The gossip
of the neighbors and the probabilities OF the
case make the act appear to be the result Of
fear of her husbands return. The unfortu-
nate woman was Maggie Cameron. She was
about thirty years OF age, Of progressing
appearance and quiet demesnor. Her father
Joseph Wells, is well known resident of
Pittsburg. Pa, and she had wealthy relatives
in Philadelphia. While on a visit TO this
city several years ego she made the acquaint-
ance OF her husband. She was married some
time sfterward, but So quickly regretted the
sieps. The troubles of her welded life be-
gan almost at once and ended only by her
abandonment of home aud husband ak
months after she was united to him. Once
away from her husband the young wife en-
deavored toearn her livelihood by hard labor,
but it is said she was followed and prosecuted
so that she bad to feign to leave the city alto
gether
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
A Brilliant Wed ding.
Special to the Sentinel.


MUNcIE. Ind, April 22.-The most brilliant
society event OF the season took place at the
house OF Mrs. Winans this evening, the
same being the occasion of the marriage OF
her daughter Miss Mayne to NJ. Carl Spilker.
Many guests were present, being reprssen-
tatiVes Of the first families of this city, be-
side large number from other places. The
impressive ceremony was performed by
Rector BirchmoTe, of the Episcopal Church.
Many useful and ornamental presents were
bestowed upon the happy pair who, after
most hearty congratulations took the Be
Line train for New York City and elsewhere.
Their bridal tour will extend through
period Of two or three weeks. These you z
PEOPLE are very prominent in society circles
here. The bride is the only daughter of the
late DR.. II. G. Winsns. and is q most esti-
mable, intelligent and cultured young lady.
The groom lie the only son OF George Spilker,
Of the Citizens National Bank, and has for
several years himself been connected with
the bank. They, therefore, start IN life
under the most suspicious prospects at
tended by the best wishes of hosts Of friends.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-23
seymour Items.
C1I muir AAcEAos
Special to the Sentinel.

Special 10 the Sentinel.
SEYMOUR, Ind, April 22-John B. Doris
Circus and Mensgerie exhibited in this city
yesterday and last night, and was greeted
with small audience. They claimed that
the receipts were far short OF expenses. The
town was full of thieves and thugs, who
found their way into several peoples pOok-
cts. getting away with what money they had
DIS. J. T. and J. NJ. Shields retapped Fred
Potischmitt, yesterday, for drOpsy, and re-
moved from him some three gallons OF wa.
ter, making some seven gallons taken from
him in less than two weeks.
Mrs. Rev. Dr.. G. L. Curtiss, OF this city, Or
ganized q Women's Foreign Missionary So.
cie.y of the III. l.. Church, st Austin, last
nieht. She reports the meeting large and
the exercises very interesting.
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Mississippi River Commissions Boat Pa


ST. LOUIS, April 22.-The United States
Engineer Corps steamer Patrol, which has
been in the service of the Mississippi River
Commission, has arrived here from New Or
leans, bringing with her large feet of iron
launches, engineer boats and large collec-
ton OF scientific instruments used in the
engineering work on the Mississippi River
between here and New Orleans. II is said
that the work done by the Patrol has been
the most extensive and valuable ever at
tempted by the Government. The steamer
and her crew go into retirement here to
await farther action OF Congress IN the mat.
ter of appropriations for river improvement,
and United States Engineer John Ewens,
who was in charge OF the work done by the
Patrol, will remain on duty at the United
States Engineers Office, this city, until fur.
tnar orders