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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07

PRETTY TALL LYING.
The Theosoptists Claim That HEen Six Hun
dred Years Old Are Now Living.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat
Are there any human beings now living who
can give verisimilitude to the assertions If the
Theosophist? This was one OF the first ques-
tions asked by the writer upon learning the
modern occult opinion OF the elixir. The
answer of the member of the brotherhood was
that he believed for good reasons of his own
that there are men now in existence on earth
who are two, three, four, five and six hundred
years old. Such adopts, however, are seldom
seen in ordinary life. for with the differentiation
Of their bodies and the development OF their
power grows an increasing distaste for our Or
binary methods of life. He removes from the
crowd, and only occasionally is he induced to
NEEDLE with mundane affairs. The adept re-
tires to the quiet of the country or the forest,
and today the highest section of the Occult
Brotherhood on Earth, who are at the same
time the Oldest, inhabit the highest mountain
plateaEs in India. The famous DIR. Edmond
Dickinson said that the Elixir Vita, or the
portable form of the preternatural lnenstruum
was in the hands of the illuminated, but that
by the time they discover it they have ceased
to desire its uses, being far above them. They
live as mere spectators in the world. making
no disciples or confidants, and obeying all
codes, making good citizens and preserving 81
lenee only in regard to their private beliefs
This is the reason they pass through the world
unnoticed and that people generally disbelieve
their existence. 1t is believed that Nicholas
Flannel, an Hermetic philosopher OF the four
tenth century, is still alive, and was seen as
late as the end of the last century. The
strange story of his life and the stranger mar
ratiYe of Sieur Paul Lucas, who is said to have
met him at Broussa, is enough to form plot
for Rider Haggard. His is but one of the tales
extant in the occult world, and the outline
given of the Elixir of Life but part of the
process of longevity. The theosophist has his
secrets as well as the priest, and the material
potions used by the adept to lessen the desires
of the flesh cannot be revealed. They are
chemical reactions which any chemist could
produce did he know the secret. But after all,
the secret of longevity lies in the preparation
for the climaeteric and the strength of the will
to live, In the words of a prominent physi-
cian
1.-The force or will is potent element in de-
termining longevity. One does not need to
practice medicine long to learn that men die
who might just as we'll live il. they resolved to
live, and that myriads who are ilvalids could
become strong if they had the native or acquired
will TO VOW they would do SO. Those who
have no other quality favorable to life, whose
bodily organs are nearly all diseased, TO whom
each day is day Of pain, who are beset by
lifes shortening influences, yet do live by will
alone"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
TENNESSEE SOLID FOR HIM.
1t Was Magical Name in some of the Pre-
cincts of Egypt.

1t Was Magical Name in Some of the Pre-
cincts of Egypt.
Washington Letter to New York Tribune:
Adlar E. Stevenson, the Assistant Post
master General who can sever the official head
from the official shoulders of fourth.class post
master who is q republican offensive PARTISAN
with such grace and deXtefty that the victim feels
almost grateful, has fund of stories which seems
TO be inexhlustible He is a Kentuck;an by birth,
and is acquainted with many hundred people of all
classes and conditions who emigrated fiom Ken
lucky and Tennessee and settled in his adopted
state Illinois. In a group OF friends one evening
not long ago he heard jeff Davis's name men
toned, and said:
THAT reminds me Of funny incident. I was
down in Egypt, as southern Illinois is called,
some years ago on business. think it was in 1872
at any rate it presidential year and was con-
sidcraby interested in promoting 'noom for Judge
David Davis, who was known to have presidential
aspirations Well, one day long, lank, cadaver-
Gus tobacco-chewing citizen who was born and
reared in western Tennessee came into my room
He had fought in the confederate army and was a
true democrat and man withal OF considerable in
fuenee in his neighborhood.
"H0wdy? he asked
"'Howdy? l replied.
"After VIC had conversed for some time in this
train, he asked;
elbows politics? Whom are You all going to
nominate for presidents
"'Well | think we'll nominate Davis l replied.
The old mans face frightened at first and then
shade OF anxiety Passed over =. lie did not speak
for several moments and then he Slowly said:
"'M all If YOU all nominate Davis We VIII give
him the usual democratic majority down in pre-
"Thon the shade Of anxiety grew deeper and,
leaning over and placing his hand on my knee
and his mouth to my ear, he whispered
"'But, l say, Adlai, don'ty You think it's leete
too soOu to nominate old Jctf2'
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
Tho MiIitin Cn1led Ont.

Sr LOUIS, AugustG-A special dispatch SAYS
thot ten companies OF the Second regiment
state militia left itutchison, kan, 10y special
there thoy viii march across tho prairie to
llugotown, and VIII not reach that place until
Sunday.
Rcports today from Stevens county are to
the eject that the situation is serious, and an
open conflict Is feared at any moment. Both
towns are getting uore arms and ammunition.
ana are preparing Tor war On Wednesday
evening Noodsdalo man named lfatcr and
lU&otowu man nancd Watson met about
midway between the Two towns and had a
duel Several shots were fred at long and
short range. Hutor was seriously wounded
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MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Tho Terrible Crime of Young Woman in
Pittsburg,

PittsbuTg.
PITTsDURd, August Shortly after $50
o'clock this morning, May Patton OF Johns
town, Pennsylvania shot and killed Charles
DeKnight, well know young man of Law
rcnceyille, and then blew her brains out. The
tragedy took place in the Metropolitan hotel,
corner Of Grant street and Seventh avenue.
The couple called at the hotel at five o'clock
this morning. DeKnight registered as G.
Lewis and wife, Of Johnstown. They were
given a room, and nothing more was heard
from them until $3.50, when the guests were
startled by the report OF two pistol shots in
quick succession. Tho hotel clerk ran to the
rooin but the door was locked and it was nee
essary to break it down to effect an entrance.
On the floor was DeKnight, dead, with bull
let hole in his temple, and lying on the side OF
the bed was the woman, also dead, with blood
triclding from a wound in her head, a fovolyer
still tightly olaspod in her hand. DeKnight
was in street attire, but the woman was
en- dosbabille. 1t is supposed that they quar-
rolled and that DeKnight was about to leave
the room when he was shot.
Both moved in good society. Tho girl was
the daughter OF a furniture dealer Of Johns
town. and has always borne good reputation.
She was quite handsome, ana about twenty
years Of age. De Knight was Pullman car
conductor, and lived with his parents in Law
renceville He wRs about twenty-four years
of age. searching tho room letter was
found from the girl. 1t was addressed to Jesse
Thurlow, huntington, Pa, and stated that
she was going to commit suicide.
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PITTsRURG, Pa. August Ia company
was formed in this city last evening with q
capital stock of 100000, the object being to
open tin mine in Mexico, near Derauso. A
tract of land has been purchased covering an
sayed the ore says it will yield from - to 80
per cent tin, which is the richest in the
world. The distributing point will b. ii paso,
and from there pig tin Will be shipped 20 New
York. a number Of factories will he started
soon to manufacture,tin. and it is believed
that the product from England, which
amounted to S24.Oo0000 last year, viii 6e shut
ont entirely after the different works are
started.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
He stnhlch An rhroe

CWcAGo, August ;.--A special to the Daily
News from E'khart, md, says Benjamin
who is wealthy, this evening fatally stabbed
Con Crowley, young stock dealer. George
Newell, leading farmer and capitalist, and
James Smith, n colored porter at the Clifton
house. Scott owns property near Clifton,
in tho vicinity Of barn occupied by
Crowley. Several controversies had taken
place in regard to alleged tresnasses on
SCOTS property and Scott threatened to Kill
any one who again trespassed on IT, This
afternoon Scott, Crowley, Smith aud Newell
were talking the motter over in an alley when
Scott became onraged at them and stabbed
the three,
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THE CRIMINAL WORLD.
The Trouble Between Woodsdale
and Hugoton, Kansas,
OVER THE KILLING OF A SHERIFF.
Wocdsdnle Has Ordered Hundred Win
chesters and a Wagon Load of Ann
Misunderstanding the Roads.

LIBERAL, ks, August. 1.-The following par
ticulars have been received from resident OF
Hugston regarding the terrible encounter be-
tween Hugston and Woodsdale men in stevens
county.
Sam Robinson, city marshal Of Hugston, and
Mr.. Cook OF the same town, went to Dudley
ranch near Pony creek yesterday, accom-
panied by their wives, to look up some cattle
which they were trying TO buy. While taxing
dinner Deputy Sheriff Short, a Woodsdale
man, accompanied by five other Woodsdale
men, rode up TO the party and asked Robinson
10 surrender as he had a warrant for his arrest.
Robinson said he would go short distance
from the camp, leaving Cook and the ladies'
behind, and then would give his enemies
chance to take him. lie did so and on reach
ing q convenient spot both parties opened fire
with the result that four Woodsdale men turn
ed up their toes. The other two fed and Rob
inson escaped without scratch.
Cook fastened to Hugston and gave the
alarm and soon an armed party went to their
assistance Meeting lot Of Woodsdale men,
an encounter took place in which three moro
persons were killed and number wounded
According TO our informant, the whole county
IS at war. John Cross, sheriff Of Stevens
couaty, was one Of the men killed in the second
fight.
ST LOUIS, Aug Mayor Price, Of Woods
dale Kansas In his statement 10 Governor
Martin, with reference % tho Stevens county
war, stated that when the news of tho killing
oil Sheriff Cross and several Of his posse
reached Woodsdalo, il created wild excite
ment. meeting was held in the town hall.
Every citizen Of Woodsd dale was present. Ev-
erybody was in favor OF arming, proceeding TO
Hugoton and killing as many men as possible
and then burning the town, in retaliation,
but wiser counsel prevailed. While
the meeting was in session, Mrs. Cross, widow
of the murdered sheriff, received message
from lIugoton lawyer telling her where the
body OF her husband could be found. Tho
Woodsdalo people have sent for ono hundred
WiBchesters and wagon load Of ammunition,
and have picketed sentinels for several miles
around Woodsdaie with instructions TO fire
upon any Hugoton man who attempts TO pass
them.
ToFEKA, Kan, August Ex-Governor Martin
has decided that the lawessness engaged in by
Stevens county people must stop. According
", he has directed Attorney General Bradford
and Brigader-General Myers TO proceed there
TO investigate the situation. and report to him
as soon as possible The encouragement left
at noon, and viii BIO joined by General Myers
enroute.
LIBERAL, Kan, August 4.-General Myers
and Attorney General Bradford arrived here
Sunday afternoon, and soon started for Stevens
county to prevent bloodshed, and presumably
TO arrest the parties who killed Sheriff Cross
and his deputies.
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Titles of Our Statesmen.

From the Philadelphia News.
"Old' and "Little" are two favo:te pres
prefxes which admirers use in comforting u sob
IiQuet on their heroes,
Honest OLD Abe was the plain title that was
shouted ut the head OF Lincolns columns.
Martin Van Buren,, who succeeded Andrew Jack.
son, was called the Little Magician" His ene-
mics dubbed him "Whisky Van"
THE Little Giant" is tine suggestive. historical
and catching soarique; that was worn by the greas
statesman, Stephen A. )ugas
Many of Folks ardent admirers called him
young Hickory" hcp n 10 win for hin some Of
the warm support that odd Hickory'' commanded.
Andrew jackson was called by his fr.enls old
Hickory" because of his sturdy qualities "Old
Hichory is one ofthe historical niek-nanes OF the
world
LOG Cabin" Harrison was the way campaign ora
tors use to speak of the "Tippecanoe" statesman.
Hard Cider was another appellation Of his while
some talked OF him as 'O!d Tip
General Taylor not wanting in campaign tie
ties. He was called "Old ZACH and "Qll Buena
Vista" But the title that the people most liked
and the one that is historical is "Bolsh and
Ready
Henry Clay always had flashing nicknames.
Three have gone with Clay in history. Tie Gal.
liant Harry Of the West" "The Young Componer''
and tie ''lillboy Of the Sashes tides nat the
great statesman himself delighted to apply.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, August 3.-Something
of sensation was created this afternoon by
one Gcsfelder the representative Of small
paper here, rushing down the steps Of the Ne
yador bank, crying ''murderl"
Geistelder had secured an interview with
ex-senator Fair, who is president of the Ne
Vada bank, and had threatened Fair with the
publication Of a scurrilous article against him
ii he did not az once give Geisfelder $4,000.
The demand enragcd Fair, who feled Gels
fielder with blow and Geisfcder drew a piss
tol, and Fair drawing his own struck the
blacl6mailer on the head when the clerks of
the bank rushed in and joined in defending
their president Geisfelder then fled.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
an OIh Fonl-

TEMPLE, Tex, August IA tragedy oc-
Cured ON the public road near Rogers on We'd
nosday evening. II. Il. Lennon aud Frank
Emmmons were travelling from Rogers toward
their home, and were mot by j. NJ Crow, with
whom Lennon had previously had trouble.
Shooting commenced at once. Roth Lennon
and Emmons were shot TO death and their
bodies were left in the road.
Crow went 70 his homo and sent word that
he was ready TO surrender, as he felt that he
was justified in what he had done. The quar-.
rel between Grow and Lemmon had its origin
about Year ago in slandorous reports which
were circulated connecting the names of Crow
and Mrs. LENNON together. An Riiray occur
red about that time between Mrs. Lennon
and Crows wife, in which the latter was
badly heaien.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
After Three Years.

W. L. Walton, of Springfield Tenn. says
Il have been suffering with Neuralgia in my
fAee for three years. | purchased a BOX of Or.
Tanners lnialGble Neuralgia Cure and took
eight OF the pills. ! have not felt any symp-
toms OF Neuralgia since. Sold ut wholesale by
a. e.. Gambler \ Co, Atlanta, Ca. and ID. W.
Curry, Rome, Ga. Retail az Jacobs Pharna-
Cy. Atlanta, Ga.
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TOLD Yon So.

Mr.. f. A. ireland, Of Breen, Phillips & Co,
Nashville, Tenn. says: II was afflicted with
Piles for twenty years, and ! tried every RENE
d. offered me- finally used the Ethiopian Pile
Ointment II gave me instant relief, and has
effected a permanent cure" Sold at whole
sale by A. G.. Gambler q Co., Atlanta, Ga, and
y. w Curry, Rome. Ga. Retail at Jacobs
lhArmaCY. AllNntn. On.
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From the NorrStcwn Herald.
An Indian uprising was reported in this
state few days ago. Il occurred at the Indian
school at Carlisle and was caused by one pupil plac
ing pin ON the seat Of another The uprising is
said to have been painful bUt ofshost duration,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07

From the Cleveland Plaindealcr.

Such thing as Il negro democratic club was
unknown in the north few years ago but educa-
ton has taught the to think and act ger them
selves, and the result is they are breaking away
from the republican party because its leadeIs have
merely used them fo1 their votes.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07

An cases OF weak or lame back. backache
rheumatism, etc, viii find rci.rf hy wearing
one - Carriers Smart Weed and Bcladonna
BaGAathe flaSters. Price ~ ccntS
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
nee.n,t rhat shsw ne 7Ieans itg

Nrom the Nebraska State Journal
The man who says lac win welcome death as
q rcease nom a LIE made up OF sorrow generally
sounds lor tour aaetlrs whom ho has tle collie
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07

There are many forms Il nolyops debility in
men that Yield to tile use Of Carriers Iron
Pills. These who are troubled with nervous
weakness, night swea;S etc, should try them.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
Tho 0ood TeInplnrs OF OeorgIn.

SAyANNNu Ga, August Especial. Tho
grand lodge Of Good Templars resumed its
session at O'Clock this morning. The follow
Ing officers We're elected 10 serve for the onsu-
ing year; Grand worthy chief tomplar Rev
Nj, J. Coier, Of Washington; grand worthy
counsellor, G. II. Harris, OF Augusta; grand
worthy vice tcmplar, Mrs, Il. Riddle, of Sa-
vannah grand worthy treasurer Rev. l.. II.
Gwaltney, Of Rome grand worthy secretary.
J. q. Throwor OF Atlanta; superintendent Of
Juvenile tomplaIs, J. j. Keith OF Louisville;
representatives 20 right worthy grand lodge,
q, G. Thomas and u, G. oliver, Of Athens;
alternate, NJ. j. Cotcr and Il. 0. Barhsdale,
OF Washington.
After general discussion of the principal
work and the receiving OF reports Of special
committees, the grand lodge adjourned. The
next annual session Will bo held ut Atlanta
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07

Tho correct way, IS to buy goods from the
manufacturer. The E)khart Carriage and
Harness Go. Of Elhhart. Indiana. lave no
agents. They make tirst-class goods, ship any
whore, privilege TO examine. See advertise
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
A BowERx TENEMENT DESTROYED.
The Frightful Loss of Life-The Means Of
Exit all Shut Off.

New YORK, August 3.-Thirteen peopla
were burneds to death in a six-story brick
building in the rear of No. 1877 Bowery, this
afternoon, and two others were killed by leap.
ing from the windows of the upper stories of
the building. Six more, burned SO ba3ly that
they will probably die, were removed to vari.
Gus hospitals.
The house was a ramshackle, hidden in The
middle of block, the only entrance 10 it be-
ing by narrow alleyway from tho Bowerys
In this caged-in building there lived about
one hundred and fifty people. Each Of The
six floors was occupied by single family, tho
head Of which was a tailor, who made clothing
for the cheap wholesale clothing houses, and
employed from fifteen to twenty men, women
and children in addition to his own family, in
making ND the clothing. They were all Polish
Jews and employers ana employed worked,
ate and slept i'll the crowded rooms of the
dingy tenement.
About 1: 15 o'clock this afternoon, while all
the occupants of the building were bilsiiy at
work in the closing hours preceding their
Sabbath evening, flames broke out on the
lower floor. 1t had already gained such head
way that it was i'll full possession Of tie stair
way, and escape by it was impossible Moss
of the frightened inmates, however, rushed
down through the flames and escaped to a nar.
row courtyard with clothes ablaze and hands,,
faces and bodies burned. Six of them were so
severely burned that they were taken to the
hospital and may die.
Deaths in the hospital have increased the
number of fatalities seventeen, and several
persons are missing, One Of the most r!tiful
incidents of the terrible calamity was the
death of Mrs. Grutt. In the awful panic she
gave birth to a child, and the mother and babe
were burned to q crisp. Her two small child
rem, aged seven and four we're victims by heR
side, Wild the father and one child escaued.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
Aorsford's Acid Phosphate


SO common in midsummer, and impaIts vi
tahty.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
a Terrible Crime.

IAWRbNCENiihE, Ga, July I,~-ISpecial.
One OF The most hooking onenses known 10
the calendar OF crime was committed SATURDAY
last in the lower edge Of Iial and on tho limo
q 6Wiunett county. On the old James ruggla
place, where hls widow res dos. She Is an old
aud Weak minded woman, aud has two dsueh-
tiers tesdiuE with hor-unc seventeen the
other hitNen. She las two sons, one who is
single, AND Toe other married. These young
men came home drunk sind assaulted thor sis.
tcge. The oldvs; oa0 Wasstrong enough 10 res ist
The assault, hut The other sister was not, and
Charley Tuggle committed this helNsh crime
upon her person. Complaint was mado hy the
girls 10 Esquire llas.er Two warrants were is
sued.ono Ion rapo,the other ioy an assault with
Mient 90 commit rape. They got wind of this
action atd ilc3. The country Is being secured
for them, and "a .hey are found they will be
dealt with without law and ceremony
4 Crazy Woman Burlos a baby Alive
ENuGu, \. c., August 8. lSpccil.1 AT
bolush.iu Yesterday, Carolina Wood, au ldiot-
&c coioicu woman, carried OH J. Edwards's lit
IL bon, ana after digging hole and partly
hufyins .ln. went % get bro., 60 Kin him
With While She was looking for the brick
scmo people came up and rescued the child.
iEe woman is ln jail
The reunion ul c2-couiedcratcs at pHtshoto
yesterday Was in aid RESPECTS a grand affair.
Ten THOUSAND persons were present. Thor,
wfie one thousand tX-coufcGVrates IN line.
Senators Vance 0ld Ransom made speeches.
a banquet Was given IN honor OF the old sol-
dies.