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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
THE ELEVATOR MD Tf fs,s 1867 Of Esv oslssss.

IRON the New Orleans Crescent Dec. 1s.l
Tic elevator building Is now entirely comDeted r.
in perfect running order aud ready to receive and
transfer or store any shipments Of grain that may
arrive ~ this port. We congatuate the. people "a
New orleans that the first long stride has been taken
towards giving her that position 10 which her geo
graphical situation gives ner claini--the outlet of
the Mississippi valley. We are clad to announce tic
additional fact that before January there will be
100000 bushes OF wheat shipped mere from Cairo, 30
that 1t win not be long ere The engines OF the ee-
vator VIII be at work, telling In their every throb
tale Of the golden era TO dawn tue Crescent City,
10 give our readers an idea OF the CHARGES Tor
handling grain and rolling freight we submit ihe fol.
lowing Ist:--TransferrinG ana Weighing grain from
barge 70 ships, cent per bushels receiving clevat-
Ing, weighing and storing grain ten days, 2 cents
per bushel, which includes delivering same on shin
In bulk at our wharf; storage for each additional ten
days, parts thereof cent per bushel; reclevst-
ns bags cent fe ner PHI ushe Daggng anG .e
bags, cent per busnel; barrelng grain, cent per
bushei; drying gram. cent per bushel hour stor-
age per barrel for ten days mo extra charge for la
Dor, which includes hoistDg out OF barge or
boat and on board shipI, cents per barrel. Flour,
storage after first ten days for each ten days there
after or parts thereof, cents per barrel. Pork,
beef lard or other rolling freight, first ten days.
cents per BARREL Extra for each ten days thereafter
or parts cents per barrel, which includes hosting
charge same as -four.
storage capacity OF elevator, which Ia situated
and Sidewalk Is 7so GOO pnshes bs ses inc
style and material Of chicago, Milwaukee and 81.
Louis elevators. The marine elevator az edge OF
wharf is 102 feet high-will take grain out OF the
largest or smallest vessel In high or low water at
the rate OF 5000 bushels per hour The grain is
RED into elevator 240 feet through the conveyor
building over wharf and street, the handling and
exposure TO the air are equal TO ordinary drying
machines.
The drying machine 10 built In nre-proof house
attached, and the drying Is done through tiles rapid
Iy at the rate Of 1000 bushels per hour and ali by
machinery and 80 constructed and done there Is no
risk from fire, and at the trifing expense above.
The warehouse has q storage capacity of &c, 900
barrels, which covers the whole wharf, 1000 by 27e
feet one story, covered with plastic slate roof and
sides, and doors OF iron. Two large iron tanks OF
water OF 200 barrels capacity stand on top Of the
elevator kept constantly full by force pump, with
iron pipes which run down through each story OF
the building. arranged so hose can be attached In
each story and carry water anywhere In elevator or
warehouse or boat or wharf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
DIAMOND CUT DissOAD.
A Connecticut Confidence Man i'm the South.
Nyest-AtteEnpted Operations in Bogus Paper.

From the Louisville Journal-Courier, Dec. 1871
farmer and Calling himself R. S. Morgan, Of Hart
ford, Conn., stopped in at the store OF Tapp, Walsh
q Berry, wholesale dry goods dealers, 26s Main
ing to be signed by G. W. Han, OF the lrm
OF Anthony 4 Han, dry goods dealers in New
saton he Informed the firm OF Tapp, Walsh
Berry. that he was stopping at the
and was on his way 70 Bowling Green. near which
place ne intended TO buy farm. lie looked every
bit the and ne had that honest, open express
sion Of countenance peculiar 10 OF the class 10
which he ciined to belong. weighing, perhaps
100 and hair intermingled with gray, he would have
been taken Tor man not less than nifty years OF age
He was Naakee-there could be 10 doubt OF that
for he had his es aud o's ana wis together like
true Brother Jonathan and ms honest drawl and per-
feet sell possession would have led any to be-
heYe him a plain, matter Of fact farmer, rather
yertant, II anything, but certainly harmless and
Alter converslng short time with several men,
bers OF the Lrm ne proceeded 10 business lie sscd
to be identified at some OF the banks as he had
check he wanted cashed. Some questions being put
70 him rs 10 what ne was engaged IN he replied
he trading, but when asked what particular
branch OF trade he was in he evaded the question
several times and then said he not trading here
The he was asked the amount OF the check, when
he drew nom his pocket check Tor 81 $50 purport-
lny TO be drawn By elisha 4. Read, cashier OF the
National Union Bank OF MoolsocEet, X j., on the
Suffolk National Bank Of Boston, ana payable To Il.
5. Morgan. or order.
Mr. i. J. Tapp took the check and looked at it. but
az he had not recognized the signature or DIR. Hail
ne felt some msolvngs as TO Morgan aal the paper.
lie then told Morgan that ne could not introduce nm
rs Dir. Morgan without being certain OF the sigma
tare, and to this Morgan replied char the money
would not be needed lor several days, and proposed
TX lasv-a tna chac- for cniieeton Mr.. Tan, POI, ri
49, 10 ,.,,id I'M rn,tce hin, m M ,,sinhs,rses.
.as ~, y, ~ az 80 nj. = 1910 AZ
INC cashier " VIC nS4S.'aIss A', way "Ouiu CYL
ICY ~ ., ,rr r,ndanharor rror,-o
onSarsed The c,ec svitn fhc nane ~ (, Morrs y
a., etf n tor cH,jertion lie was g6e,, asked fo cye
~ ~ iets = 800. Ny ~ ,,asot sevtae, h s,i ~
i,s t s.s 1 "a tot WREN ~ ssonid ~
.sy ia Vv.,,I cafi and vat r. Ar qann an tne
shisr i,si"ting he sI'sned Ria name bnt H,
s sc,.o,,1 tririsi OF he name ne formed onv nor
,n III mo 49,. !; man II rse,ble 81 Ia os
,ny,tton we ,aiied "a tnte ond win an addit0nal
e st nc nan 10 zen n no
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sra,,5 on,l nrorran eoon after Isrs m, hank ana
ewt,pporain,r SoTgan tooE the Nashye traIn osser
49, ne ss $3.50, - go N,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
LOCKED UP FOR FOUR DAYS IN A FREIGHT CAR.
from the GAINESVILLE Courier, Dec. 1871

[FrOm the GAINESVILLE Courier, Dec. II.
man, who gave his name as John Hays, and
says he resided in Chicago. Ill, taken from car
loaded with -four, bound cast on the baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, Central Ohio division. at the depot In
this city, yesterday IN nearly famished condition
and badly frozen He says that on last sunday night
during heavy storm ut Chicago, he took shelter in
q car loaded with flour, the doors being open.
shortly after the doors OF the were closed and
locked, the train made up and started for the East
and despite himself he was forced to be an unwil-
ling passenger. lie hall0oed at every station where
but without avail, and IL was not until the
cars reached this point that his condition was
discovered and the car opened. lie was found to be
nearly famshed with both legs frozen from the feet
70 above the knees. lie had been prisoner in the
car for over four days and nights during this M
clement weather, and the only wonder Is that he
was alive lie was promptly cared for, and subse-
quently removed 70 the County Inhrmary, where he
now remain&.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
A NAH CUT n iva 81 A CIiGJLAs SAW.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch Dec. ISL
One of the most SHOCKING accidents winch we nave
been called upon 10 report for long time occurred
yesterday morning at the sawmill OF John Redman
on Mckee street, Birmingham. Isaac Robb an ein-
ploys In the nlill was literally spit IN two by car
cular saw. MIR. RobD was man OF family. and re-
sided the hillside, near saw ain run. The accl-
dent happened shortly before ten o'clock, ut which
time four men were engaged nc the saw-a large
one, OF above four and nalf feet IN diameter Two
men were engaged in working the carriage
and timber IN front OF the saw, ana the
other two were In the rear dlsposing or the
boards and refuse pieces as they came OUT.
Robb was standing next the saw, with ma back
to 1t. He took up one end OF o refuse piece, while
Patrick Crehan had the other one. They were III the
act OF hurting the long piece OF wood 10 one size
when II broke in two Places and Robb lost nus ball
ance and fell back upon the saw. The usual speed
OF the saw about 600 revolutions per minute, aAd
the unfortunate IN instant was literally split
In two, and one-haH OF his body fell upon eacn side
OF the saw. one side OF his face was torn OF from
the body, while blood and matter were thrown upon
the joist above and over the sawyer In 'front.' 80
quick was 1t done that the workmen engaged with
the unfortunate man could hardly say they mad seen
It. and OF them almost tainted at sight OF the re-
mains OF his companion. Coroner Clawson, VINO
was at Brownstown holding IN inquest, was sent
for, and OF noon inquest was held over the BODY
Of Robb, the parts OF which had been gathered
together. The jury returned verdict Oh accidenai
death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
SAD AFFAIR m BOWLING GREEN. ".


from the Louisville Journal Courier, Dec. 1871
Our readers have been informed py teleSrapn OF
the dif1iculty between young Smith and Bemus
which occurred at Bowling Green last SATURDAY:
Charles Smith has since died and we have received
full particulars Of the unOrtunatesaffar. Neltner Of
the young men was over twenty-three years OF age,
but both were highly respected by the citizenss OF
yown Green and the community on tna r n @ts
Thomas. OF that place, and Bemus has been foH
Ior some time employed as their clerk.
firm have not gotten along very amicably together.
ana on the morning OF the fatal ARRAY. at an early
h"1 ana Bemus had personal Hy
elderly gentlemen, and when parted Bemus wenr to
his breakfast and smith proceeded to arm himself:
here occurred circumstance which, in legal sense,
justices the conduct OF both parties. Benus had
to leave the store, and for this purpose as ne him
sell states. and ne Is generally believed, he
walked towards ss young Smith and his partner.
the key. When within few steps Of them he pun
his hand In his coat pocket for the key smith, of
course, thought thai. this was to draw pistol and
Immediately drew his and commenced firing.
He shot twlce-the two first shots-when Bemus
drew his pistol. Nine shots passed between the two.
when it was discovered that Bemus was shot In the
elbow, and Smith turned pale and staggered with
the terrible shock OF his death wound. The ball
entered just below his RIBS and passed into his
bowels. or this wound he died Sunday morning.
lie was young man much beloved and universally
business he had the confidence Of business men
at Bowling Green to a remarkable degree
dor :, one ne, OF IN, his age: HIS mother Is widow
time past In Cadz, Ky, on VISIT where has
been telegraphed the sad tate OF her son. Added to
these circumstances OF sorrow, the young man was
engaged to be married to lady OF Indianapolis and
the nuptas were to have been celebrated this COM
ing Saturday. A short time before his death he
telegraphed to his intended bride, who expected H
arrival there on Monday. They have made for him
no funeral shroud but lie is dressed for the grave in
his wedding suit-a sadder shroud than the white
cloth OF tie dead for it tells story OF broker
heart, as the girl is said to have deeply loved him,
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Fnrnler TariG. Rednc
SUICIDE IN COLUMBUS, oHro.-About twelve O'Clock

SUICIDE IN COLUMBUS, OBIo.-About twelve O'Clock
yesterday lady some thrty-two years old, named
Mrs. Romano, living on Town street. one door east
herself. she went into an unoccuped room and
locked the door, and then Invested herself
small piece OF rope. fastened 1t TO two
hooks In the wall and jumped from chair.
When found her feet were not foot from the floor.
Her husband, BENJAMIN Romaine, Is q minister OF
the Dutch Reformed Church, and a Secretary, we
believe OF the American Colonization Society. They
have lived Ia the city but short time. There IL no
doubt but that she was suffering from an attack Of
temporary insanity, ana committed the fatal act
while deranged. Since the death OF one OF her chill
dren enc mas been subject 70 fits OF melancholy, and
yesterday morning told one OF her neighbors that
she was tlred oil living She leaves four children to
mourn the loss OF most loving mother. Her father
lives IN Albany n. Y. The Coroner held an inquest
on ner remains ana found verdict IN accordance
with the above faets.-CVuD1uS Statesgndn Dec. is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED..

LEwIs-KIDDER.-0nT Thursday evening, December
II, at the residence OF the BRIDES parents, by the
Rev. ii. b. Singleton, Mr. D. lvERs LEWIS, Of st.
LOUIS, No., to MISS SUE, daughter OF Mr. Edward
Kldder, Of Wilmington, N G.
MEARs-KEMP.-0n Thursday, December H. at
Calvary church, by the Rev. w. F. Morgan, ID. d.,
CHARLES L. MEARs TO EaaiA, daughter OF James
Kemp.
WIIsON-BETrs.-On Wednesday, December 16, at
the residence of the brides father, By the Rev!
Charles Hoover, JAMES q. WILSON, Jr., to MISS
CARRIE b. BETS, OF Jersey City.
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Fs8gCTIlS OF TELEGRAPH R&TsS
lrrnm the Montreal Herald. Dec. i

IRON the Montreal Herald. Dec. IL
The directors u the Montreal Telegraph COMPANY,
IN pursuance Of their long established policy have
decided 70 make another large reduction ia their
rates on tie Isl OF Jan lary next. The rate from
Montreal 70 all ofilces within the Province OK Quebec
and as far west rs Toronto including Hamilton, il
10 be twenty-five cents Tor ten words and one cent
for each additional w0ra. The following are exam
pies VI the extent 10 which reductions nave been
mlde.--
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A Rowpy MORTALITY wouNDED.--A desperate
fight took place In disreputablo saloon In Clark
street, Chicago, Thursday night, between some de-
tectives and gang OF thieves resulting IN the shoot
ing and mortay woundng u desperate character
by the name OF Thomas Cody, whom inc detectives
were trying TO arrest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21

THE PACIFIC RAILR0AD.--Regular trains viii here
after run west on the Union Pacific Railroad as far
az Evanston, Utah, ninety-seven miles west OF
Bryan, the present terminus. The nine hundred and
sixtieth mile has been reached and is ready for in
spection The weather continues mild anu the snow
Is melting rapidly heavy storm IL reported north
and west OF salt Lake.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21

GOVERNOR WIsE'S FARM.-The farm OF eX-Gover-
Wise, in Princess Anne county, Va, long held
by the government, was on Thursday surrendered
to the owner. The government also ordered The
payment Of rent to the owner of Libby Prison for
years use Of 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-21
Reduced

From sackvle to Detroit 81 so and lie. 75c. and &c
Arrangements have also been made with the West
ern Union Company by which the through tariffs o
the companies have been reduced 10 the following
points,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-02-04

For OtIer Rfver Items See FFfth Fage.
sTEAMBOAT PRINTING.

No printing establishment in the West
has better facilities or greater ability for
doing fine Steamboat Printing. Our assort-
nent of Job Type. though very large and
complete, is constantly being added to. and
our job department is under the personal
supervision of one of the best job printers
IN the United States. We are prepared to
Bills Lading Cards, Deck and Meal Tick
cts, Bills of Fare, Mates Tickets for Labor.
&C, &c. Orders left with either of the
wharf-boats will be promptly attended tc.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-02-04
1 complete Pictorial History of the Times
HARPER'S WEEKLY.
An Illustrated Weekly Journal of
Fashion Pleasure, and In
struction.

Besides the Fashions, it presents also the
very best specimens of Household Iitera-
ture. No subject OF domestic Interest is
excluded from its columns
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-02-04
Bohemian Glass and Silver
Plated Ware. +.

Our assortment of Bohemian Glass and
Silver Plated Ware is one of the fnegt ever
selected for the trade of this city; and "
have the advantage OF our senior partnf
residing in the city of New York and
all times on hand selecting the latest style
and natferns OF ware
QG2H d2m
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

Rec RDER's COURT.-Pat McCOurt,
who has frequently appeared before
the Recorder, got on a three dollar
drunk, and was costed 81 TO- IfPat.
could be made to realize the exact
amount of labor it would require to
liquidate the claim against him, at 60c
per day, working on the streets, he
might not be caught in such extrava-
gance as indulgence in a three dollar
drunk very soon again.
A young man, not exceeding Is
years of age, who came to this city
from New Albany, to attend a restau-
rant and saloon, was far more econom-
jeal than. Pat; a one dollar drunk
was all the young man could stand
aud even for that he was obliged to
crave the indulgence Of the city,
through the Recorder, not being able
to pay the small amount of 81 10
costs for polite attentions on the part
Of the officers. The Recorder, IN the
plenitude Of his mercy, agreed that he
would reduce the costs as far as he
had control over it, if the young man
would go home to his parents, and
learn to sin no more. 1t is to be hoped
that he will.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

LARGE CLUBs.-We have received
two large clubs of subscribers to the
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL already, one
from Rockport and one from Halle
ton, Indiana, and yet the work has
not commenced hardly. The CAM
PAIGN JOURNAL should be placed il
the hands Of every Union man in the
First Congressional District. By a
little effort on the part of the friends
in various parts Of the District, large
lists may easily be obtained. We
hope our friends will go to work at
once, and see to it that not only every
Republican voter, but every man IN
whose hands the paper is likely to do
good, will be supplied with a copy
The surest way to secure a great vic
tory for the Republican cause is to
circulate good and reliable newspa-
pers. County Central Committees
ought to look after this matter.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

BEFORE ESQUIRE WALKER.-The
case of the State vs.. Fred. Overgan-
der, charge assault on the person of
Charles Guno, was heard and deter
mined yesterday by Esquire Walker.
Overgander was fined S1-cost So 40.
Quite a sum for a poor man to pay
these hard times, especially since he
gets nothing in return. The trouble
arose about the occupancy of a garden
in Independence. Itwas a neighbor-
ly quarrel; this, and nothing more.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

BRIcK.-A large amount Of brick
will be manufactured here this year,
more, perhaps, than during any for
mer season. Sale will, no doubt, be
found for all that will be made. as the
prospect for an increased amount of
building is very fattering. Until the
late bad weather set in the various
brick yards were in full operation,
but, of course, the work is suspended
for the present. With the return Of
good weather, the work will be push
ed forward with vigor.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08
BEFoRE ESQUIRE DAvIDsoN.-The

BEFoRE ESQUIRE DAvIDsoN.-Th
case of the State VS.. james Millard,
was heard by Esquire Davidson. 1t
appears that James is not the most
industrious, but that his wife
principally supports him. Feeling
in bad humor, he went home, and
not finding things just as he wished
with large walking stick he COM
menced an assault upon the dishes
and croekery ware on the table,
which he forthwith demolished. Not
content with that, he broke up two
clocks, after which he appeared bet
ter satisfied He was fined $40
costs s..
A man, whose name We withhold,
attempted in the night time to gain
admittance to a house on Locust
Street, without permission of the wo-
man who domiciled inside. Failing
in his purpose, he or some one, hurled
a large bowlder through the window,
breaking out the glass, sash aud ali,
and creating quite a disturbance n
the household. He was fined and
eosted in appropriate sums.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

CoLoRED MODEsTY. - Yesterday
Esquire Stinson was called upon to
unite in wedlock's holy bonds two
exceedingly modest colored individ-'
uals which he did in good style, and
in double quick time. Both were
quite young, and e9ihced every evil
dence of modesty. 1t was supposed
that both blushed immoderately. but
no change of color was peroeptible.
When the ceremony was ended, the
husband, who had thus been made
happy, went down into the depths of
his pocket and drew forth the last
fifty cent fractional, which he paid for
service rendered. Both went away
happy Nc cards.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08
District Court ofthe United states, /
Enr LAa NM a -nL ~ LunLana

A. or tue Dlsb let OF INDIANA
In the matter OF Robert X. Dunkerson,
Alexander Wilson, and Emile SchOen-
iaub--In Bankruptcy.
A II O'CLOCK n. on TUESDAY,
- May l2th, AID. 1858. the undersigned.
as Assignee Of the above-named parties,
will ofer at public sale. In front Of the
court house IN the city of Evansville, the
following described property, 70 wit;
SO shares, Of 500 each, of the capital
stock in the aie chants National Bank O4
Memphis, Tenn;
I-40th interest in the Evansville aud
Louisville Mail Line;
l0-39ths interest in the steamer rmada:
- interest In three large frame ware
houses ON the corner 0f Eighth and Los
Gust Streets, opposite the y. a G. Railroad
freight depot;
2O5 shares. of SO each, OF the capital
stock in the Fountain OIL Con pauy OF
New York;
Evansville Public Han Compalg tgPcra-
Housed.
Terms Of sale, cash.
PHILIP c. D CKER,.
may2 dtd Assignee.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

UNDERMINED.-- The food Of water
that came down on j. Hansel's house,
corner Of Sixth Street and Second
Avenue, Lamasco, night before last.
seriously damaged it, The walls of
the house were partly undermined,
and the cellar filled full Of water. The
clstern cayed in. and was completely
destroyed. The house is built at the
end of sort Of ravine, and the great
food of water swept down on the
foundations with great force. The
outlet tor the water not being sufi-
cient. it is a wonder the house was
not entirely destroyed. The dam
age to the eistern, which was filled
with earth, will prove to be the great
est.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

FINE FLOWERS FOR SALE.-I have
just arrived from Cincinnati, with the
finest variety Of roses, and many
other rare plants. together with my
already large variety Of plants, and I
am prepared 10 fill all orders as low
as they can be bought In Cincinnati.
variety Of roses consist Of the fol-
lowing varieties Gen. Washington,
Gen. Jacquemonf, Safrano, Nd. Bra
vey, La Pactol Marshal Neil, Sove-
mir de La Malmaison. Omer Pasha,
&c. Also a fine variety Of Hanging
Baskets, and many other things to
numerous to mention. Give me q
CALL Plants delivered to any part Of
the city. WM. q. HEWITT.
my6-2td.
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

LECTURE BY HoN. JOHN LAW
The Directors of the Evansville
Library Association are gratifed to
announce to the public that our fell
low W-citizen, Hon. JOHN Law will
deliver a lecture on EDUCATION,
next Friday evening, at Masonic Han,
at s o'clock. The public are earn
estly invited to turn out and give
encouragement to this effort Of the
Directors to secure able and inter
esting lectures from home speakers.
Tickets only p cents. For sale at
the book stores, drug stores, and at
the door. my6-3t
The Evansville journal., 1868-05-08

THAT WALL-The wall which fell
night before last, corner of Walnut
and Fourth Streets, was that of a
new building being erected by Mr..
Moses AIKEN, The outside wall, for
about twenty feet, fell ia, the founda =
ton beng undermined by the water.
The cellar was yeH filed with water
yesterday. 1t will be several days be-
fore the work can progress on the
building.