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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02
THE INDIAN oUTRREaTk.
The HEOstiles Attacted by the
Federal Troons.

WASHINGTON, June 30-The follow
ing telegram, from Capt. Crawford,
was received at the War Department
through Gen. Crook. 1t is dated
Camp on Bochitas river, six miles
above Oputa, Mexico, 25th inst, and
confirms recent press dispatches;
"Camped the 10Th inst, near Husar-
ur and was informed that Indians had
been seen the same day near Oputa
discovered trail 22nd, near there, lead
ing to Bonisho mountains, northeast
of here Shatto, with scouts, left to
overtake and capture the hostiles
He found the ranchiera the next day
about 8 o'clock and attacted the hos
tiles, who fed Pursuit was slow,
owing to the rough country, Eight
Bucks, four boys and three women es-
capped. Fifteen women and children
were captured, also five horses of the
Ninth Cavalry, three saddle horses,
revolvers, belts, ammunition, one
white mule, belonging to the party
killed in Gualaloupe canon. One In
dian was killed and several were
wounded. Two captives were wound
ed and one White Mountain scout
was shot through the elbow. The
camp attacked was that OF Chihuahua.
His entire family is among the cap
tives Other indians are supposed to
be on the other side of the Sierra Mad,
ra Mountains. l will continue on the
trail OF the Matches tomorrow On
the 10Th one scout was killed and an.
other was wounded fifteen miles south.
west of Oputa by an American named
| Woodward, who mistook the indians
for hostiles. Nothing has yet beer
heard from Lieutenant Gatewood."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02

In the early part Of last winter six
electric lights were placed near the
White House, one at each gate, two in
front OF the main door and one on each
Of the walks between the gate and
door. They were kept in working or
der until several evenings since, when
they were dispensed with by order Of
the President until next winter. At
present only the old fashioned gas
lamps are used.
The dome of the pantheon where
Hugo is entombed rest on rollers.
Recently an exact duplicate of the
dome was constructed for the observa-
tory at Nice; but by an ingenius ar
rangement it was placed upon a res
ervoir Of air, which in turn rests upon
water in u cirular basin. This system
OF suspension is said to be so perfect
that in spite Of its great weight, q sin
gle person can turn it completely
round.
Mr.. McMasters declares in his new
history Of the Unitd States that the sto
ry Of Thomas Jefferson riding along up
the capitol hill and tying his horse tc
the picket fence his Inauguration day
is bit OF pureliction. AS matter o.
fact the great apostle Of simplicity
made his way to the capitol surround
ed by crowd OF citizens and a troot
OF militia, beating drums and bearing
flags and when he mounted the step,
"the shouts Of the multitude and roal
OF cannon rang in his ears,
The Mouaiainecr says Robt, John
son Of Elizabethton can pack it on
TO any of the glass ballshooters in Eas
Tennessee. He recently broke 2,
balls out of "a shots, but the MontGia
eer does not say how far he was iron
the trap II some Of the Bristol shot
see this, Robert may have chance t
Try his nerve.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02

The reckless attacks of some OF the
! newspapers on Hon. A. NJ. Kelly,
minister to Austria, are having but
little effect. The Austrian govern
ment has not refused to receive him,
and Mr.. Cleveland has not .intimated
an intention OF recalling him,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02
Postmaster-GeneraI Refues

WASHINGTON, June 29.-Represen-
tatives OF six American steamship
lines plying between New York City
and South American and Central
American ports and San Francisco,
and which now carry the Z. S. mails,
had long conference with Postmas-
ter-General Villas this afternoon and
endeayored to persuade him to recon
slider his recent decision not to dis
tribute the 100000 appropriated
among these lines for carrying the
United States mails. The conference
is reported not to have been satisfac'
tory to the steamship men, as the
Postmaster-General gave them no as
surance that he would reconsider his
recent decision.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02
Kidney Complaint.

For over six years have been terrible suf-
ferer from troublesome kidney complaint for
the relief OF which have spent over $3.50 with
out benefit the most noted socalled remedies
proving failures. The use of one single bottle
of B. B. B., has been marvellous giving more
relief than all other treatment combined. 1t is
quick cure, while others, if they cure at all,
are in the distant future.
c. II. ROBERTS Atlanta, Water Works.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02

Mr.. Cleveland and his Cabinet are
turning the rascals out fast enough,
but they don't seem to be in hurry
about turning the Democrats in.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02
THE COMET.
johnson City, Tenn. July. 2, 1885,

The Assistant Secretary Of the SEN
ate has been removed. Walt Brown
lows occupations gone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02
A Glenn sween.

Acknowledgement Garland is en-
titled to the Democratic banner A
complete change in the personnel Of
Office OF the Department Of Justice
has been about completed, All the
Assistant Acknowledgements, with one
exception, are now Democrats. The
only Republican remaining is solici-
tor Chesley of the internal Revenue
Bureau, who was asked to resign in
April last
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-07-02
THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.

Dr. Samuel Hodges Alternative Compound Sarsa-
parila with Iodide Potash. This compound is
purely vegetable, each article of ingrediant is per-
ootly harmless in itself having been selected from
roots and herbs possessing great medical proper
ties. when combined forms most powerful, eff
cient and pleasant medicine for the removal and
permanent cure of ALL diseases arising fromua i'm
pure state of system, viz,
Lingering third day ChiIIs, Rheuma.
letter. Chronic Sore Eyes, Old or Chr nic
Sores OfaIE kinds, BoiIs, PimpIes, SyphiIitic
Rheumatism Primary and Secondary
Nervous Debility, Liver Conn
N Of the Kidney and BLADDER, renOyates
m; acts gently on the bowels. As an appetizer and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
Enoampmcnt.

SEAGIRr, \. j., August ll.-Ihe first bril-
aale Of the National Guard Of New Jersey
entered upon weeks encamrment here
to day on the Bailey farm. The first bril-
gale is commanded by General Dudley S.
Steele Of Jersey City. II is composed of the
First, Fourth Fifth and Ninth regiments,
the First Battalion, tho Paterson Light
Guard, the Second Battalion aud Company
\, Gatlirg Gun Battery, The Veteran Zou-
ayes Of Elizabeth The Calling Gun Bate.
~ w.s excused from duty at the encamp-
mcnt The troops reached their camping
ground on special trains furnished by the
State. On Tuesday the regime entail rifle
teams Of the State Guard will shoot match
for handsome set Of regimeniai colors pre-
sened by ex-Goy George 3. Mcclellan,
when he was in office. The teams will con
sist OF twelve men each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
Diabolical Ettnnr; % Murder

HUNTINGDON, Pa hr&us; IA dahe.
icai attempt at murd.: made p Anl,r.
son, near here last u;"i: Foreman Tho
Crepps was walking Oh ;i.e railroad track
he was set upon III "'r tramps, knocked
down and gagged :i:cr stealing hi,
watch and a check foT MS months salar;.
which he had just received. the mscreant-
tied him to the track aud left him 10 his
fate. By frantic Efforts he worked himself
partially free, but Il passing freight train
cut off one OF the fingers CT lis letl
hand which he WAS unable to release from
the rail- Great excitement over the outrage
prevails. Twenty lr#iups hnvo beer a..a>;
ed and searched, hal .hey were dscna;.1,.
in the absence Of evidence against t!lr:n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
POTOMAC BAPTIST ASS ISOLATION.

Correspondence Oh lnc lleNtnuTii 1uZctic.J
FALLS CHURCH, Aug 1.-THE associa-
ton cI..s..h lis annual session this afternoon,
and The delegates and visitors departed for
home. The session has been one Of unusual
interest The letters from the churches in
dictated spiritually prosperous condition
cf the churches. The discussions on the
ditf-rcnt reports were animated and instruc
tive, auh the sermons preached were OF a
high order of pnpiL talent, and were listen
ed TO with rnpt attention by he large con-
g.eeaticns .hat were present. The Assoca
ton will meetneXt year with The North Fork
Bap;is, riur h. Rev F. Il. Boston will
pl each Tn. introductory sermon.
\ r.fIr> hing shower of rain came down
on Thursday afternoon and cooled the tenn
pera,ure Fails Church put on her best
looks, aud the visitors were loud in their
nm,,i.nen.s 81 lac beauties of this charm
iGg town.
Tie c!ns:nG speeches in response to the
resolution of hunks 10 the citizens for kind
and generous hospitality, abounded in
grateful expr, ssiuns Of delight at the atten-
Ton received and The pleasure they had en-
joyed during their stjouru in our midst.
The Methodist minister, Rev. Mr.. HaddG-
way, and tho Pre- shyte,ian pastor, Rev. Mr..
Riddle, responded on behalf of the town and
reciprocated the sentiments expressed by
the visitors in irateInal words. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
Cholera.

MARsEILLEs, Aug. 15.-There were 81
Deaths from cholera III this city during the
81 hours ended at noon to day.
VIENNA, Aug. Is. 1t is reported that the
cholera has broken out in Trieste.
GIBRALTAR, Aug 15.--The existence Of
cholera-withn the English lines was ofiici-
ally declared to day, and the disease is
SPREADING. There were four deaths here
today from cholera traced to Infection con-
tracted on Spanish soil A deputation
waited on the Governor OF Gibraltar to day
aud requested him to shut oT commnnica.
with Spain. This be refused 10 do. Tho
panic increases hourly aud the exodus
grows correspondingly. Tho pnpulace are
greatly disconnected over the conduct of the
military authorities in refusing to adopt the
necessary precautions against tho introduc,
ton Of cholera from Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
Plcuro. Pneumonia in Cattle.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. 15.--The Illinois
Live Stock Commission received q commu-
nication from the Governor Of Wyoming
yesterday, eatlng that that territory had
uuaraniined against the counties of Cass,
Kane, DuPage, Peoria, Whitcside, Morgan
and Schuyler. in this State, on account Of
tho.e localities being infected with pleuro.
pneumonia. The same territory has also
quarantinrd against certain portions of New
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland,
Ohio, Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas
and the whole of the District Of Columbia.
Tie Live Stock Commission here insist that
illinois is at present completely free from
pleuro pneumonia. Action in the matter
will be taken by the commission next week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
Irish National League.

CHICAGO, August 15.-De!egates repre-
sentng the Irish National League of nearly
every State in the Union are expected to
assemble tEis morning at McCoy's Hotel, to
consider the best methods of re establishing
the organization with which they are affili-
atcd on firm and enduring basis. Num-
bers of notable members of the league
throughout the country are here. The OBJ
ject Of the bringing of these men together is
to devise the best and easiest methods of
lending aid to Mr.. Parnell and his colleagues
in the old country. The National League
is tho successor of the Land League.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
Slaughter of Piegan Indians.

BILLINGS, NJ. T., Aug. led. Goulding
with two associate cattle men on the Mus
selshelI, yesterday met maraudipg band OF
Picgan Indians between the Rnz5r and Half
Breed creeks. The Piegans numbered TWEEN
ty and bad with them seventy five stolen
horses. Gou!ding and bis companions fired
killing one Indian, but, being greatly out
numbered, were compelled to retreat. OBJ
tanning reiDforcements and overtaking the
Piegans, they killed the entire party and re-
covered the stolen horses. What effect this
fight may have on the neighboring bands is
unknown
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15


In SPEAKING of the November elections,
the Baltimore Sun has this to say of the
contest in Virginia:
THE democratic leaders are confident already
of success of the STATE ticket. and pretty well as
sured that with some earnest work they will be
able to command majority in both branches of
the coming Legislature. As, however, this Lceis-
lature is to choose Senator MshcLc's successor
and as the Senator desires to succeed himself
there is some solic,ude among the demo Gratis lest
Mahcne by giving sp cial care to tie counties
carried by the democrats by narrow majorities,
may win them over this fall 10 repuhlicanism and
thus get control OF the ] esis'atur. Fifteen or
twenty COUNT aud towns can te c,unt,h which
give democratic msjorities of less Lhau Two hum
dred votes aud the loss Of these ties involves
the loss of the State When it is considered that
but little over half of majority needs to be
come to shift it to the other side, and il is also
considered, show shrewd, active and rigilant Ma
hone is" the democrats evidently have reason TO
gather lesson of industry from the figures of
past campaigns. While the c ntest for the Gov
ernorship will be q lively one it will be "plain
sailing" as it were. The contest for the control
of the Legislature will call forth all the skill the
managers on both sides can command"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
GEN. FITz. LEE is detained at his nome
by the serious illness of his youngest child.
FROM WASHINGTON.
,u,a,,., e,-..,,,,.enceo f tho Alorandrin Gazette

,s,a,,.l f,-re,nop,.ence Of tho Alorandh~ GaIette
WLsErvG7t,S. y. t.. August -, 1850.
An order similar to that recently issued
by Secretary Endicott will shorty De sen'
ont from the Navy Department. ihe Navy
regnlations require that officers shall serve
thee years at sea AID three years on shore,
returning at the end Of the latter period 10
200 dnty. Complaint has been made Dy
some officers that they did not receive their
full time on shore.
The United States steamer SWatara, now
at New York, is being cleared OF ammunl'
t;on and other material to make room lot
the Eve million Of silver To bs transported
from New Orleans for storage in the Treas
ury vaults in this city. The Swatara, in
the fall Of 1867. arrived of the Washington
Navy Yard. The United States Marshal
visited the yard, having warrant Tor the
arrest OF John II. Surratt, who had beer
captured in Egypt and returned to the
United States prisoner on board the S"a-
tara. Soon after landing Surratt was taken
to iail. On the trial his counsel, the late
r RI. Merrick, demanded the release OF his
client on the ground that the prosecution
was in violation Of law. and the prisoner
was discharged. Mr.. Merrick then handed
SurratL a sum Of money and told MN 70
leave the city and keep away. Air. MerricS
bore the expense Of the Surratt trial, Whlch
cost him thousands Of dollars, some OF the
witnesses coming from Texas, whose fare
time and board were Ill paid by him.
Mr.. Barbour left 10 day for the o'te
Sulphur Springs, to be gone short lllne ~
recuperate from his long and arduous ser
vic.s in behalf of his Office seeking con
sttuents.
A number OF persons left here this morn
iGc TO attend the democratic ratification
nesting ard barbecue at Belmont Park.
The democratic State committee Of New
York will meet at Saratoga on Tuesday to
decide when ard where the State conven'
ton is 10 be held, anil to elect chairman
to succeed Secretary Manning. 1t is alto
gel her likely that the new chairman will be
William f. Smith, law partner of Smith III
w. ed! Of Clinton. a 'rilieu democrat. A
litter from New York says belief is gain
lug ground daily among certain class O
poiiticians, at least, that Secretary Manning
desires the democratic nomination for Gov
CrnOr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
The Kelley Correspondence.

The correspondence in re aliaa to Mr. kc-
ley, u. s. Minister, rejected by the Austrian
Government, began with a communication
f;om Aus,rin, received by the State Depart
ment shortly after Mr.. Kelley was appoint
ed, stating that Mr. Kelley was ohjectiona
bic and wonll not be received. The reason
given in diplomatic terms was The fact that
Mr.. Kelley ial married u Jewess, and that,
according 10 IN iuvioiable custom at Wen
ia, no one of Asiaic blood could be rccriv
ed at court The second communication is a
cablegrai informing Mr.. Kelley Of his re.
jection. il reached him at Paris, where he
halted. The third letter is dated at the
State Department, Washington, is address
ed TO the Austrian Emperor, and is signed
by Secretary Bnyurl. ti- carefully word
ed, hui is very vigorous. It. conveys to the
Emperor that this Republic not only does
not recognize, but has n profound contempt
for race or religious distinctions; that, not
recognizing them ourselves, we cannot be
expect ed TO consider them for the purpose
of humoiiDg other peoples prejudices. Mr.
Kelley was appointed on account Of his per-
sonal fitness for the place. IF he were dis
qualified in any Of the ways recognized by
liberal and enlightened people the United
States would be glad to recall him but un-
der the circumstances this Government
would simply instruct him not to 60 to Vi
emma. In conclusion, Mr.. Bayard intimated
that while the Austrian ambassador would
be treated with social aud Official courtesy
so long IA he remained here, the United
States government would not be offended
il that gentleman were called home.
Toe Pres dent is said to be very much
pleased with the matter and manner of
Mr.. Ba,a,d's letter, especially when it is no
seer, in official circles that the religion of
Mrs. Kelley is the pretext, and friendliness
of Austria 10 Italy the real basis of Mr.. Kei-
leY's rejection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
SINGULAR INrArUAT1oN.-Mary Daniels,

SINGULAR INFATUATIoN.-Mary Daniels,
of Terre Haute, Ind, white woman, and
Charles A. Stewart, negro, hailing from
the same city, were released from Joliet
prison recently after serving year each for
bigamy. Mary eloped from Terre Haute,
leaving white husband, and Stewart left a
colored wife. The two went to Marseilles,
ILL.,, and were married, but were followed
by Stewards wife, who had them arrested
and convicted. The Daniels woman had
colored her face and hands with some kind
of stain, that gave her the appearance of
muatto woman. A years sojourn behind
the bars had bleached out her skin to its
natural color, and when she was called
up for discharge the prison officials were
astonished to see, instead of mulatto,
woman with blue eyes, fair skin, rosy cheeks
and hair of a light brown color. Stewart
had been released several hours ahead ofthe
woman, and hung about the prison, await
ing her release. She, however, eluded him
and took train for st. Louis.
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So zE6
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Belmont Barbecue,

Special dispatch to the Alexandria GAzErrE)
BELMONT, August 15.-The news of the
illness of General Lees child became so
generally known last night and this morn
ing that many persons who had expected to
meet and hear the General remained at
home. The result is q crowd # only about
500. When the train arrived from Lees.
burg the crowd gathered around the speak
ers' stand when Capt. Rankin introduced
Mr.. George Mason, Of Alexandria. Mr. Ma
son commenced by explaining Gen. Lees
unavoidable absence, and followed it up by
a few well-timed remarks on the necessity
for hard work during the campaign.
Mr.. Mason, who was loudly applauded,
was followed by Mr.. Porter, of Texas, whose
speech was good and well received.
The crowd then loudly called for Mr..
John Bassell, of Leesburg. This gentleman
was at last gotten up OH the stand, and his
happy and very pertinent and appropriate
remarks put the audience in such good
humor that they forgot their disappont-
ment, and at the close Of his speech pre-
pared to devour the roasted OK, which, up
to this time, was untouched.
There was the greatest enthusiasm after
the speaking commenced, but all through
the audience could be heard whispered
words of sympathy for Gen. Lee and his
family on account of the unfortunate illness
of his child. Loudoun county is we'll repre-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15


FoUDoCIsM IN GEoRGTA.-There is wide.
spread belief in voudooism among the ne
groes Of Atlanta. Hundreds of colored PEG
pie are held under hraldom by conjure doc.
tors, who VOW terrible punishment against
their victims if they fail to come up with
their regular contributions. Ambrose Bel
den, well to do negro of Atlanta, who was
under the influence Of one ofthese wretches,
dismissed him. The coDjuror, revolving
looking specl ace, turned upon Belden, and,
shaking his finger at him, said, menacing-
1y:-
For this your entrails shall burn, and
burn, and burnr'
The next day Belden felt what he imag-
ined to be fire burning fercely within him.
He has taken to bed, and battles the skill of
the doctors, saying that he will surely die.
The other negroes gather at his house night.
ly and make the air mournful with their
cries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST IS.

ru,r TIE beauty Of a city ADDS 10 i's
,...,,h ia q fact too well known To neeo
demonstration. The Improvement OF tue
cit, of Washington under Inc ohepne'u
r.,,;ue though it was accompanied ny grea9
corrnntions ard wrought great injustice 10
mans poor property holders, whose lauo
and ho,;srs it practically conhscated' Is no"
uniyersa!ly acknowledged to have greatly
h.n-t;.t.a The city People who want 10
bni.d vii build in the best places open 10
th,u, and the beauty Of surroundings Is one
of ,h. chief Inducements in seir'a'ns. we
in Alexandria are poor; we cannot "nor" ~
tear no our streets and alter their grades, as
was done in Washington, but we DO WANT
narration Of u certain kind people VINO
vii; bring mnrey to spend, ana Increase "u'
retai| trade. Now We are nrout Improving
a., southern part of Washington street. or
nj A.: !. ,,D,li,n If u ""u' y no. &c
whether it will n"t lnyte PARK
ira centre. 1t is rs yet unpare!. and trees
could be planted and grass made 10 grow III
its centre about as cheap!y, perhaps, as cob
ble stones could be placed there The street
is a hundred feet wide, the side walks e'sh
teen feet each; it is. therefor, sixty four
fee, from curb Ia cnrb. Nov, lwenty-ionr
feel il, The .s,,lr- could be park =. with two
rows OF trees, aud still twenty feet carriage
WAY on c,,htr side be lef!. As the trees
grow, Tia. beauty of the street would attract
and soou lots would be sought and would
bring higher figures than they IL now.
Thea the nor, heru en'i of the street couid
be taken IN hand. N,.i If Al like result snoHid
follow na II would thr property ho'ders OF
it's four paved squares would sse To Ii That
their part was parked. ALSO. and we should
have ~ pretty street a. could be found
anywhere. This, with improved railroad
facilities would undoubtedly bring lila large
accessions from Washington CONSUMERS
with plenty Of money to pay Tor their con-
sumption, just what we need to sustain our
producers, for rents would still he lower
hc.e and prices cheaper. This idea Is
tnr,yn on. for consideration by our peopl,;
we think it is worthy of their careful atten-
lion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-15
The Execution of Olivier Pain.

PARIS, Aug. 15.-La Intransigeant, N.
Rochefort's paper, will tomorrow publish a
letter which. it is alleged, will prove that
Olivier Pain, the Frenchman who was the
reputed military adviser Of El Mahdi, was
executed at the instance of British officials
in Egypt. This letter will say that the Brit.
ish put price on Pains head that he was
tracked and arrested and then summarily
executed by order of the staff OF the English
army engaged at the time in war agains. FL
Mahdi.