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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
New York Frauds on Philanthr opists.
Netp York Sun,

SEWhenever you gO.tO the metropolis by
any route that leads to the Grand Central
depOt, make up your mind to be pltlless
at the sight of misery" says the Albany
EUening journal. according as you de-
part much or little from this advice you Will
be swindled out of dollars or cents" The
traveller is informed that in FOrty-second
street he will come across a boy with a
bundle of newspapers unde his arm; or,
if il is night, and it is hen that he does
his work more deliberately, the papers are
thrown on the sidewalk, while the boy is
frustrated beside them. If the weather
is wet or cold, he will lie on a grating in
front of the Hotel Bristol IN order to get
the warmth that comes from within. HIS
pose will express misery ana despair: ne
will moan tOuchingly, HIS ragged
clothes will thinly cover about three
fourths of his body. Speak to him and he
will turn up a wOebegone face. ASK
him what is the matter ana ne
will wialingIy reply: Il can't sell
me papers, boss, and 1 dissent go hOme.7
Give him some money II he VIII thank
YOU quite Historically, while you will
mass on, takingltO yourself philanthr0pIc
airs for having helped a waif in this great
heartIess city. You will have. been fooled,
however. for the boy is a fraud. He gets IN
TO that eart-rending position every night.
Il once invested a half dollar in him" the
writer adds, 1.-THE stock which he said had
been left lead on his hands consisted of
ten twO-cent papers. L bought the lot at
the liberal price of five cents apiece. lie
was manifestly surprised and not a little
disconnected when l rolled them all up
and carried them of. | watched him
from the shadow of a tree bOx near by.
He ran of. and | waited. In five minutes
he returned with a fresh lot of papers and
bestowed himself on the grating"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

J. 7. MCFARLAND. NJ. D.,
Health Officer and See'y B. S. c.
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Local Sleeping Cars on all night trains be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, Savannah and
Macon, Savannah and Atlanta.
Pullman Hotel Sleeping Cars between Chi
cage and Jacksonville, Fla, via Cincinnati,
without change.
Connections.
The Milledgeville and Eatonton train rins
daily Except Monday between Gordon and
EatOnton, and daily Except Sunday between
EatontOn and Gordon.
Eufaula train Onnects at Cuthbert for Fort
Gaines daily Except Sunday.
The Perry mail train between Fort Valley
and Perry runs daily Except Sunday.
The Albany and Blakely mail train runs
daily Except Sunday between Albany and
Blakely.
AT Savannah with Savannah, Florida and
western Railway; at Augusta with all lines
TO North and East; at Atlanta with Air-LIn
and Kennesaw Routes to all point North.
East and West.
Tickets for all points and sleeping car berths
on sale at City Office, No. 20 Bull street.
u. A. WHITEHEAD, WILLIAM ROGERS,
Ten. Pass. Agt. Gen. Supt., Savannah,
y. =. SHAW, W. +. SHELLMAN,
Gen. Trav. Agt. Supt. S. w. r. r. Macon. Ca.
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NIENIORANDI

MEMORANDA
.Tybee, May 80, 6:I5 p m-Passed out. steam
ship Tallahassee.
Bark coming in.
Wind SW. fresh; cloudy.
New York, May 3O-Arrived. Abvssinia.
State OF Nebraska, Labrador, Nidette, Suevia.
GuyandOtte.
Arrived out, Nigilant, Vidal, Archimede.
sorrento. Swaledaie. HanOvian.
New York. May 2S-Sailed. bark Schamvl
savannah; brig Geo W Halls BrI, Fernan-
dina.
Philadelphia. May 2S-Arrived, Geo Church
man. Blsley. Union Island. Ca.
barcelona. May 25-Arrived. bark Oscar
tSpl. MOraga. savannah.
Delizyl, May 23-Sailed, bark Unto rus.
Snellman, Darien.
ElsinOre, May 25-Arrived. bark Oskarsvarf
lSwl- IeSlund. savannah for RevaI.
Reval. May 2i-ArrIved, bark Braekka
lNorl. Jensen, Savannah.
Belfast. May 26-Arrived. schr Chas III
Morse, Wiley. Bath. to load for Savannah.
New Haven. May 27-Arrived. schr Annie l.
Mckeen, Patterson, Jacksonville.
Providence, May 25-Sailed, schr Gen 4
Ames. Jameson. Savannah.
DarIcn- Ca May 29-Arrived 2Sth. schr Lulu
zimmerman, Risley, Savannah; schr Lucie
Wheatley, Sipple, Port Royal.
Cleared 26th. barks Paramatta (Br). Scott.
Liverpool; Hope lBr). LLOYD. RhvI, Eng;
18th. Einigkelt GER. kanteL, Hull.
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corroE.

LIVE
L,vEEPooL. May so.-Cotton market opened
dun and easier; middling uplands sd: mid
uung Orleans 51sd; sales 1000 bales-specula-
ton anu export 1000 bales; receipts 1900
bales-American 1850 bales.
sales OF American $500 bales.
Futures: Uplands. low middIing clause.
MAY delivery, 5 56-64d; Nav and June, ; 5l-6f
a. S9-6ld: July and August, 5 55-640
. 2t-04d; August and September. 5 5S-640
, 5a-64d: September and October, 5 54-64G
Der, 5 45-6A95 Acid: November and Decem-
Der Hugs B-64d. Futures quiet.
PROVISIONS. GROCERIES. ETC.
HAVANA, May 3O.-Sugar unchanged.
LOUISVILLE, May 30.-F1Our unchanged.
heat dull and unchanged. Corn. oats and
provisions dull and unchanged. Whisky un-
changed.
NEW ORLEANS, MAY 3O.-Flour strong: high
grades, S. 25(d6 90. Corn in fair demand.
white csc; yellow 67c. Oats weak at SIC.
Pork steady at $40 20. Lard firm; tierce.
IL SsLc. kegs II size. Bulk meats steady
and IN fair demand; shoulders SIC. Bacon
quiet; shoulders CSC: long clear IL 4Oc. clear
RIB sides lll2c. Hams, sugar cured. nm
changed; choice canvased, l31S0I4c. Whisky
unchanged. Gohee steady and in fair de-
mand; Rio. 1L4GlO12c. Sugar dull and mn
changed; common to good common 6sZCd63/c.
M0lasses. centrifugal 22d3Oc. Cotton seed ali
unchanged; prime crude 35d42c: refined snm-
mer yellow 46G4Sc.
" STORES.
LoSDoS, May 30, 600 p. m.-Turpentine. 29s
CHARLESTON. Nav sO.lspirits turneptine
gIleti sellers ask BIC; buyers offer S215c; no
s3iss- hosln steady; strained and good strained
W~ILMNGToN, May sO.-spirits turpentine
nim AT 55c. kOsIn firm; 81 % for strained:
u 30 for good strained. Tar firm al sI S0'
Crude turpentine steady: 81 % for hard and
- Wtor yellow dip and virgin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
Shin GurP.
CEE 81
AS A REMEDY FOR NERVOUS
DISEASES.
What the Medical Profession Say
About Ii, and the Good Results
Attending It's Use.
HEADACHE, NEURALGIA, NERVOUSNESS, SLEEP
LESSNEsS M DYSPEPSIA.

HEADACHE, NEURALGIA, NERVOUSNESS, SLEEP
LESSNEss AND DYSPEPSIA.
"DR. BENSON'S preparation of Celery and
ChamOmlle for nervous diseases is the most i'm
portant addition made to the mdterid medicd
IN the last quarter of a centuTy.'-Dr. j. w
j. Englar, of Baltimore.
"Dr. BensOn's Pills are worth their weight
in gold in nervous and sick headache. DR..
A. ii. Schlichter, of Baltimore.
"These Pills are invaluable in nervous dis
eases.'-Dr. Hammond, of New York.
"Dr. BensOn's Pills for the cure of Neuralgia
are a success. DIR. G. p. Holman, Christian
burg, Va.
These Pills are a special preparation, only
for the cure of special diseases. They are pre-
pared expressly to and will cure sick head
ache, nervous headache, neuralgia. nervous
ness. paralysis, sleeplessness and dyspepsia.
Sold by all druggists. Price, soc. a box. De-
pot, Baltimore, Md. BY mail, two boxes for
81, or six boxes for 50 so, to any address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
The Missing Undershirt.

The morning was warm, and he impru-
IDENTIFY made a change in his undercloth-
ing. Our climate is deceptive. Before
evening there came up chilly storm. An
attack of sickness followed, of course.
RutPerTW Davis Pain Killer was used
for relief with the happiest effect. In
these summer months of suddenly vary
ing temperature, everybody ought to keep
reach,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
Advice to Mothers

MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
ferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub awakes as Upright as a
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child, sOftens the gums, al
lays all pain, relieves wind, regulates
the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrh9a, whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. % cents a BOTTLE
AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

The Redingote will hold an important
plaes in walking, carriage n traEellng
mis- fashion. 1t is made by preference
OF light cloth, with little trimming, ana
has long plaits behind, either rOnnd or
fat. very tight sleeves usually WltnouI
puffs. but buttOned at the bottom OF the
elbow seam, and reverse OF military col
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

The Best OF All nalH OfcssihSss
1t allays irritation, removes all tenden-
CIV 10 dandruff, and invigorates the action
Of the capillaries IN the hlghesI qegTee,
fIUS DrOaOfing a U%igOrOuS and healthy
1ro1rtf OF hair. Its effect upon the CLOS
siness and richness of the hair is such as
cannot be surpassed.
m.---s-o Tvtraof IL the hest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

DOV"VOH IEaHHdH anu " ayCTOss THIS tram
stops only at Fleming, JOhnstOn's, Jesup and
Blackshear. Between Waycross and Jack
sonville stops only at FOlkston and Callahan.
Between WayerOss and ChattahOochee stops
only at telegraph stations and on signal at
regular stations.
Pullman Palace Cars on this train between
Savannah and New Orleans daily.
This train connects at New Branford With
steamer addo Belle, leaving for Cedar Kew
and Suwannee river points every Tuesday and
FRIDAY mornings.
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Shipping.
CUION LINE,

UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS FOR
QUEENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL,
Leaving Pier IS N. r., foot of King st.
ARIZONA. ..... TUESDAY, May %, 1000 A
NEVADA. .... SATURDAY. June 2, 3 p
TUESDAY, June ), P NJ
WYOMING. ..... TUESDAY, June II, 1920 NJ
ALASKA. ..-..... TUESDAY, June 10, $3.50 NJ
These steamers are built of iron, IN water
every requisite to make the passage across the
Atlantic both safe and agreeable, having
Bathroom, SmOking-rOOm, D-rawing-rOom,
Piano and Library; also experienced Surgeon,
Stewardess and Caterer on each steamer The
StateroOms are all upper deck, thus insuring
those greatest of all luXuries at sea, perfect
ventilation and light.
Cabin Passage according to Stateroom),
$50, $50 and 800; intermediate, $40; Steerage
at low rates.
Offices, No. % Broadway, New York.
WILLIAMS & GUION, or to
MAITLAND, DOUGALD & WILLIAMS.
Bay street. Agents for Savannah.
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Steamship Tallahassee, Fisher. New York
u NJ SOrrel.
Schr r \ server, Spaulding, Brunswick. II
erts Il Co.
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t-larket wei stocked. demand
-Aarket fully supplied; demand
tlEE-Gnod demand. not much
n. PEavru-Sma0 sfock. demand
L -1corEia and Florida coming
s1e Aie supply. aud in fair demand.
and Florida quiet; very little
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Northern Markets for southern Fruits
and Vegetables

Special to the DaIy Neecs.
HEADQUARTERS FLORIDA DIsPA LINE,
3l5 Broadway, y. Y,
L. ID. Owens, General Agent.
PHILADELPHIA, May 30.-Savannah beans
81 5Odl IS. Florida beans, 81 30: squash. SI50.
tomatoes, 81 25d2. Savannah potatoes. S4M
! -; ~eullers, S2G2 so; egg plants. 81 5OGS.
BOSTON, MASS. May 29.-Irish potatoes.
Georgia, per barrel, choice, 81, culls S2d$4'
squash, Florida, per crate. 81 Is. Cabbages,
Georgia, per barrel, poor. 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

Per steamship Tallahassee. for New York
81 bales upland cotton, "a bales dOmestics, %
bbls rice. LBS bbls naval stores, lO9.9S3 feet
lumber 40 $50 shingles. ) bales wool. GO9 crates
peaches, 2.230 bbls and 10. EOS crates vegetables,
g2O ukrs mdse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

FINANCIAL.
May m-spanish gold, so41zG
k
E eAEASs.May @.-Exchaage, bankers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

Call on your Optician and get a pair OF
the celebrated Celluloid Eyeglasses. The
frames are light, handsome and durable,
and the lenses clear and brilliant. For
sale by all leading jewelers. and Opti-
clans
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
MARITIME ~MIsCELLANY.
f

Schr Geo Churchman, frora& Darien for
Philadelphia, which went ashore on Reedv
Island 26th. got on 9th Uninjured and pro
ceeded.
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Naflroana.
Central & Southwestern R. Rs


SAVANNAH. GA, May 26, 1888.
~ and after SUNDAY, May q, 1883, pas
" senger trains on the Central and South
western Railroads and branches will run as
follows.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

1- foREIGN.@SGa--hosin anu
orders, 5. 81 as. and, OF, o.
aerun- t. Sire 81 vessel. Baltic.
- or. p. Sd. Mediterranean -
uomcsfie-Saii.-COastWlses
To Boston. sec. on rQSlns
10 New York. r0sin soc,
fallatoipHa, rosiR Soc. spirits
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Wrmmrrrial.


oF THE MORNING NEWS, .
OF ~avkSNAH. May so, 1873, / P. NJ
ree market opened dun, and f.
am with sales of l36 bales We
sl quotations Of the Savannah
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Savannah, Florida & Western Ry.
sUPERINTENDENT's oFF1oI

IANINILNUhNI . OFFIOhg
SAVANNAH, May IL, 1883.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, MAY IL.
1888, Passenger Trains on this road will
run as follows:
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ALBANY
Leave Savannah daiIy at

Pullman Palace bIeepers between Savannah
and Thomasville daily.
Connection at Albany daily with pas
scnger trains both ways on Southwestern
Railroad to and from Macon, Eufaula, Mont
gomery. Mobile. New Orleans. etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

SAILED YESTERDAY

Steamer It Nicholas, Fitzgerald, Fernan-
dlna-NO Odbridge n Hartman.
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ONLY DIRECT LINE TO FRANCE.
General Transatlantic Co.

DETWEEN New York and Havre, from pier
ID No. AZ n. r., foot of Morton street.
Travellers by this line avoid both transit by
English railway and the discomfort of cross
ing the Channel in a small boat. Special train
leaving the COmpany's dock at Havre direct for
Paris on arrival of Baggage check
ed at New York through to Paris.
FRANCE, PERERIE DE HAUTERIvE, WE'D
NESDAY, May 30, noon.
LABRADOR, COLLIER, WEDNESDAY.
June 6, 3 P. NJ.
ST. GERMAN, - WEDNESDAY,
June IL, noon.
PRICE OF PASSAGE (including wine):
TO HAVRE-First Cabin 500 and $50: Sec
ond Cabin $50; Steerage $40, including wine,
bedding and utensils.
Checks payable at sight in amount to suit
the Banque Transatlantique of Paris.
LOUIS DE BEBIAN, Agent, 6 Bowling
Green, foot of Broadway, n. Y.
or WILDER Il CO., Agents for Savannah.
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shipping 9ntrIIiornrr.
THURSDAY, May 81, Is
DIV AEEnEDn
ARRIVED UP FROM oUARANTINE YES.
TERnAN

steamer David Clark, HallOwes, Darien,
Brunswick and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
bridge Il Hartman.
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CLEARED. YESTERDAY.

Brig Emma GER, Gerber, Porto Rico-sv-
berg-Petersen 4 Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

Tucked iounees adorn many OF the sum-
mer suits,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

market IN nee continues steady
inquiry. sales Of 496 barrels
Our quotations represent
lots. In filing small orders
u-t 6e paid. We quote:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31

Money market stringent. with
Domestic eNchange-Supply
-.l. TEc banks and bank
drafts az par n selling
.ruL- premium. Sterling IN
.-.. IuIi, sixty day bills, with
l.IcL. bankers, 81 50: COM
ninety days prime, 81 49,:
swiss franks. s. 3I3z.
-IHe markets. quiet, with free
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publiratinnp.
RafIrnana.
Charleston & Savannah RY. Co.

SAVANNAH, GA, May Y, 1888.
COMMENCING SUNDAY, May 18th, at
" 5:25 a m, and until further @. ice, trains
will arrive and depart as follows:
Eoinn N~orth=TaninsA AZ nnd e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-18

A SAD REMINDER TO ALL.-Since our
last issue the sickle of the great reaper,
Death, has been busy in our community
The aged and the young were both laid
away in the silent tomb. The hearse, with
the encoffined remains of cold morality, was
familiar scene upon our streets On We'd
nesday, Miss Rebecca Glaize, who resided
with her brother, Mr.. Geo. F. Glaize, on
Piccadilly street, and who died the previous
Monday, was buried, the Rev D. NJ. Gil
bert officiating. This lady had large num-
Der of relatives and circle of acquaintances,
who were present at the obsequies.
Last Thursday three funerals occurred,
Mrs. Caroline NJ. Barton, aged SO years,
who had died the Tuesday morning previous,
was buried from the Episcopal Church, and
her remains were followed to the grave by a
large number of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mary Ann Grim, wife of Mr.. John
W Grim, of Jacob, died also the Tuesday
previous, and was buried on Thursday, Rev.
Mr. Martin, of the NJ. Z. Church, South,
and relatives in carriages, who had known
this estimable lady in life for many years
accompanied the remains to Mt. Hebron.
Edgar Grim, son of Mr.. Charles Henry
Grim, about twenty-one years of age was
stricken down with congestive chils, and
died last Wednesday night at the residence
of Sir. VIM. Sicafoosc. He had been en-
ployed at the Sho. Factory, and may be said
to have died in the harness. He was men,
Der of the Friendship Fire Company, and
his modest and retiring demeanor made him
many friends. The Company, headed by
their Cornet Band, laid his remains to rest
under the willows in the city of the dead
Winchesteg' Times, Dee. 1911.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-18
For the SPECTATOR.
lettings About Legislative Caucus.

Mr.. EDIToR:-We reached the city at
P. M. Monday. Very soon we mingled with
members of both branches of the Legisla-
ture, the many candidates and their more
numerous friends from every part of the
| State, who have been aiding them.
| Our county man, L. Waddell, said to me
he thought his prospects pretty good, pro-
vided another Albemarle man, Mr.. Banks
! dale, should not to be elected, as two men
would not be taken from the same county;
but Capt. Hartman, of Rockbridge, was
| sanguine that he held the winning card for
Treasurer, yet Barksdale led him, and, at
the same time, will defeat Mr.. Waddell.
Judge Allen and others of Mr.. Henkel's
friends were so sure of his election, they
left on Monday, and a gentlemen said to
me last night, about the time the caucus
met, that Mr.. Henkel's friends made mis-
take in going home, as Mr.. Marye's friends
made such inroads he anticipated Henkels
defeat-a true prophecy as it turned out.
Col. Frank Rufin said to us just as
members were setting out to the caucus,
that he was the candidate of the "Big
Four''-all they asked-and he went in
with rush
Alexandria has the Speaker and First
Auditor and the Clerk of the Senate from
hat section.
The caucus is just assembling as we
write
There are number of Augusta men in
attendance on the Grand Lodge of Masons.
DIR. Johnston, of your town, is in attend
ance on the Dental Association meeting.
We haven't heard much on the subject
of County Judge as yet.
The gay head is an exception in the
House of Delegates. OCCASIONAL.
Clifton House, December 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-18
How Virginians Abroad Rejoice over Ma
homes Defeat.

Native Virginians living in other States,
North, South, East, or West, felt deep in
terest in the result of the late election in
this State, and, to their honor, without ex-
ception, SO far as we know, they "rejoiced
with exceeding joy on the reception Of
the news of Mahone's signal defeat. An
old friend and native of this county in en-
closing US the pay in advance for several
years subscription to the SPECTATOR, ex-
presses his delight at the result of the cleo
ton, which we take the liberty to publish
as follows:
II have been happier than a new con-
vert at camp-meeting since the glorious
news Of my beloved old mothers redemp-
ton reached me. ''Long may she wave"
Her children here watched with breathless
interest the contest, and more elated set
over the result you never saw. What pug
zles lis, and the thing we can't understand,
is how any decent man, white or black,
could follow the lead of the contemplate
Boss, when it was SO evident the direction
he was leading; but he is dead now, and bu-
ried SO deep that no hand but that of the ID
will ever reach him. | have but one regret
at the result in our section, and that is, the
election in Rockingham. Joe deserved to
be laid on the shelf, and It's a pity he wasn't.
The children of the Old Dominion, from
their adopted homes upon the shores of the
Pacific, send congratulations, earnest and
deep, to their brethren at home upon their
escape from the deep degradation that
threatened; and that she may never be
placed in such strait again, we shall ever
pray"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-18
Terrible Tragedy.
MURDERED BY A LUNATIC.

Mr.. John Hiser an old citizen of this
county residing about two miles East of
Toms Brook Station was murdered last
Thursday morning. Mr.. Hiser for num-
Der of years lived with his sister and John
Strains, an afflicted nephew on farm of
about two hundred acres. A few years
ago his sister died and he and his nephew
continued to live together. Stravins from
childhood, had been suffering from epilepsy
and was an object of constant care. The
old man was very mnch attached to him.
Several years ago, some of his neighbors
considered Stravins dangerous and had him
brought before a commission, as lunatic.
He was committed to jail to await admis-
sion into the Lunatic Asylum. The old
man and a brother-in-law of Strains, after
executing bond were permitted to take
charge of the lunatic.
On last Thursday morning, Mr.. William
Haun, having some business with Mr.. Hi
ser, called at his house. On entering the
room he found Mr.. Hiser's body in kneel-
ing position, at the side of his bed his head
resting upon the side rail. His throat was
cut from his right ear to the breast bone,
the carotid artery, jugular vein and W nd
pipe were severed His nose was broken
and cut, and his right eye was forced out.
L
his head and body At the foot of the bed
was large pool of blood. Stravins, with
bloody clothes and bloody hands sat few
feet from the corpse, and large pocket
knife covered with bio d lay upon the bu-
reau.
Strains coolly exchanged the usual salu-
tons with Mr.. Haun, who at once left the
house t. give the alarm. Coroner RDdeffer,
being notified ordered a jury of inquest 10
be summoned. The jury consisted of
Messrs. VIM. Fl. Bauserman, G. Hupp KEEL
Ter, Jno. W. Bowman, o. A. Sibert, B. r.
Crabill and Juo. H. Snarr.
After hearing the evidence of Drs J. L.
Campbell and w. S. Cline, Messrs. Fred.
Bowers, VIM. Haun and Alonza Both, the
jury rendered the following verdict:
An inquisition taken at the house of John
Hiser, in said county, on the 9th day of
Dec. 1882, before j. II. Rodeffer, coroner
of the said county, upon the view of the
body of John Hiser, there lying dead. The
jurors sworn to inquire when, how, by what
means the said John Hiser come to his
death, upon their oaths do say that John
Hiser came to his death on the 9th day of
Dec. 1888, from cut in his throat and by
blows at the hands of John Stravins, and
that the wounds were made with pocket
knife. The coroner committed the accused
to Jail.
Strains made several different state
ments about the affair, but the only point,
that he at all times adheres to, is that it
happened about 8 o'clock in the morning.
On Friday, Stravins was brought before
commission of lunacy and was again adj
judged insane and ordered to be taken to
the Lunatic Asylum.
The deceased was quiet, inoffensive old
man and his sad fate has caused much sor-
row among his many friends in this county.
Shenandoah Herald, Dec. 12M.