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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
THE DWIGHT SUITS DECIDED.
Insurance Companies Compelled to Pa,
Pnlicies for Ahnut @2nn nnn

Insurance Companies Compelled to Pay
Policies for About $500, 600.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The verdict in
the Dwight Insurance case, which was
rendered to-day at Norwich, n. Y, in
favor. of the plaintiffs against the Ger
mania Life Insurance Company. will af-
feet eighteen other companies. The his
tory of the case, briefly told, is as follows
Col. Walton Dwight, proprietor of a
hotel at BinghamtOn, N. Y, took out. in
the year 1878, policies of insurance on his
life in twenty-One companies, aggregating
in amount $255,000. Towards the latter
end of that year he died, and by the terms
of his will his wife was made executrix
and Messrs. Chapman and Lyon executors
of his estate.
When the insurance companies were
called on for the payment of the policies.
the Equitable at once handed over $780,
600, the amount for which the deceased
had insured his life in that company. A
short time after the Home Company paid
its share-$5, 900. The other companies
refused to pay the policies, givinfi as a
reason that Col. Dwight had procured the
insurances with the intention of taking his
life and so saving his family from want,
and they directly charge that he did COM
NIT suicide with that intent. The repre-
sentatives of these companies banded to-
gether to resist the payment of the poll
cies, and selected Timothy II. Brosnan, of
the United States Company, as Chairman
of a committee to contest the matter in
the courts. The following are the names
of the companies which refused to pay the
policies, and the amounts for which they
were liable: Manhattan, $2O0O0 Mutual
Benefit, $4,000; Northwestern, SIS, 200;
Germania, $4,000; Etna, $4,000; New
York Life, $4,000; Union Mutual, $l0,-
600; Travellers, $4,000; National of Yer
mont, $4,000; Washington, $4,000; New
England, $4,000; Berkshire, $4,000;
United States, $4,000; Massachusetts
Mutual, $4,000; Metropolitan, $4,000;
State Mutual of Massachusetts, $4,000:
National of the United States of America.
$4,000; Homeopathic, $4,000; Brooklyn.
S., 900.
1t was agreed by the contesting com.
panies to accept the suit against the Ger.
mania as a test case and abide by its re-
suit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Archbishop PurceIi's successor

CINCINNATI, Dec. 13.-The ceremonies
of the Conference Pallium on Archbishop
Elder, successor of the late Archbishop
Purcell, took PLACE at the Cathedral here
to-day. The pallium was brought from
Rome by special messenger, Rev. DR..
Smith. After procession of clergymen
had entered the sanctuary, Bishop Nc
Closkey, Of Louisville, celebrated the Pom
tifical high mass. Bishop Watterson, of
Columbus, preached the sermon, and then,
in front of the altar, Bishop McCloskey
placed the sacred emblem on the shoulders
of the new Archbishop. The Cathedral
was crowded with spectators, among
whom were six brothers of Archbishop
Elder
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
A MARRIAGE IN HASTE.

Called to the Field of HOnOr-A FickIe
Baltimore Lass Engages Herself to
One Man But Marries AnOther-Chas-
ed by the Discarded Swain-His Ar
rest.
baltimore Special to IAiIddelDhia Press, 10TH
A high-spirited Young Virginian. a
handsome Pennsylvania, and a pretty
Baltimore belle were to-day the actors
in charmingly romantic and sensational
love affair. Henry X. Hammond, of Pc
tersburg, Va, a travelling salesman for
Adams. Buck & Co., this city, and Frank
J.. Hellers, of UniOntOwn, both about %
years of age, were deeply in love with
Miss Fannie Zimmerman, the daughter of
George j. Zimmerman, retired butcher,
of this city.
Miss Fannie. who is a bright, accom-
plIshed girl, is, or rather was, quite q
fiirt, and captured many young mems at
fections by her good looks and fascina-
ting ways. Hammond had been paying
regular attention to her for some time.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
About year ago they became engaged
All went well for a time, but finally Miss
Fannie went to Cincinnati on visit, and
there met young Hellers. 1t was a case
of love at first sight. When she returned
home Hellers began to make frequent
H.
gagged to him. She then told Hammond
that she could never marry him. He de-
clared he would have her, and continued
to visit the house and pay her attentions.
Hellers, however, to bring matters to a
climax, arranged with Miss Faunie for a
private marriage to-day. This morning,
when he called to claim his bride, Ham
mOnd was there to claim her also. The
young lady and Hellers finally started out
80 IL. 4
footsteps, declaring they should not
marry. Finally, they called carriage,
jumped in and drove down to the Court
Clerks Office to get marriage license.
MARRIED AT SHORT NOTICE.
They got the license. went to the par
sonage of Rev. Henry Z. johnson, were
married and were about to drive to the
depot when another carriage came along
behind them at a rapid rate. 1t finally
caught up to them, and they discovered
Hammond, with his head out of the win
dow, gesuculating and apparently in a
great rage.
To settle the difficulty, Hellers drove to
a police station and got out a warrant for
Hammond's arrest ON the charge of
threatening him. Hammond just then
drove up, and the police took him IN GUS
tody. He was fined and released.
AFRAID OF THE REJECTED LOVER.
Meanwhile the happy couple drove to
the Eutaw Hotel, where they are tonight.
Both the bride and groom said tonight
that Hammond had threatened their lives.
and the lady seemed much afraid of her
discarded lover.
The groom also says that Hammond
offered him personal challenge to meet
him on the field of honor.
81 don't fight duels," smilingly said the
happy groom, s|but he had better not mo-
lest me, - and he tapped pistol living on
the mantelpiece significantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
frances pecree Against American Pork

WAsHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Secretary of
State Frelinghuysen received to-day from
Minister Morton at Paris a copy of the
decree repeating that of February Is,
1881, by which the importation of Ameri-
can pork was prohibited in France, to-
gether with copy of the circular of the
Minister of Commerce addressed to the
projects informing them of the decision
taken and simply advising them to see
that pork offered to the public is fully
ing use of such meats that they should be
fully cooked, as it is scientifically and eX-
perimentally established that thorough
cooking and sailing destroys trichinosis
where il exists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
LITIGATION ENDS IN MURDER.
San Francisco Excited Over the Shooting
of One of Her Millionaires.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-Charles Nc
Laughlin was shot and killed here to-day
by Jerome B. Cox. Tie tragedy was the
result of seventeen years of litigation.
Mclaughlin was the pioneer President of
the Central Gaslight Company, and a
large capitalist and landowner, ranking
among the millionaires. He was the pro-
moter Of the old overland mail route, out
of which he made considerable money. IL
1852 he contracted to build the Western
Pacific Railroad from San Jose to Sacra-
mentO for 50. 400, 900. He sublet the grad
ing and masonry work to Jerome B. Cox
and others for 100000. After twenty
miles Of the road had been built McLaugh-
lin tailed to make a payment. Cox.
who had put in $50, 900 of his own money.
had to stop work. Mclaughlin completed
the road and sold it to the Central Pacific
Railroad Company, realizing a large sum.
Cox brought suit against the company
and Mclaughlin for $15O.OOO and OBJ
tanned Judgment, which, how
ever, on technicalities the Supreme
Court reversed, and Cox amended
his complaint and again recovered a
judgment, which was again reversed.
The third, fourth and fifth trials resulted
similarly. The adverse decision so
weighed upon COX's mind that he, last
spring, attempted to shoot Justice Nc
Klnstry, of the Supreme Court, who, he
believed, was chiefly instrumental in
deciding adversely. Cox went this MORN
ing to McLaughlin's office and demanded
$4,000 in settlement of accounts. Being
refused, he shot Mclaughlin three times.
The man lived thirty minutes after the
shots were fired. Owing to the promi-
nence of the parties intense excitement
was created in the streets. Cox was
formerly Captain of the Tenth Indiana
Battery, and served during the war under
Gen. Rosecrans.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

We've heard of sawdust pudding, but
never until now of ''clapboard supper .
According to one of our Maine exchanges,
a small but wide awake religious society
is raising funds with which to build a
chapel, and proposes to invite its friends
to 'clapbOard supper" The clapboards
are not to be fried, nor stewed, nor eaten
on the half-shell. Nobody at the supper
will be permitted to eat a slice of clap
board. Nobody will be asked to please
pass the clapboards. But each gentle
man is expected to bring a bundle of
clapboards under one arm, and lady un-
der the other. In return for the lumber.
the two will be given an entertainment of
baked beans, Indian pudding and other
things sweet to think Of. This is the clap
board supper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Two Steamers Lost in the Gale.

LONDON, Dec. IA, 1870 A. M.-Two
steamers were wrecked in Holland in the
recent gales, one off TeXel and the other
off HellevOetslugs. A life boat found
three dead bodies aboard the steamer
wrecked off the latter port.
SCHEVINGEN, Dec. 13.-The coast in
this vicinity is streWn with casks of
powder aud dynamite from wrecked YES
sells. Forty thousand kilogrammes of
powder and 800 kilOgrammes of dyamite
have been picked up by the customs au-
thnrifinS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
The old Men,s Homes

One of the most benefcent charities in
existence is that which provides a resting
place for weary and worn out old men.
They have many infirmities and diseases,
one of the most common OF which is
rheumatism. just here comes in the
advantage of Perry Davis Pain Killer,
which has relieved the sufferings of many
an old man by driving away the most
severe rheumatic pains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

CosHOCTON STATION, \. l., Dec. =, Ioio.
GENTs-A number of people had been
using your Bitters here, and with marked
effect. In one case, a lady. of over 10
vears. had been sick for years, and for the
mast ten wears has not been able to be
around half the time. About six months
ago she got so feeble she was hetpteSS:;
Her old remedies. or physicians, being of
no avail. | sent to Deposit, fOrty-hve miles
away, and got bottle OF Hop Bitters. Ii
improved her so she was able TO dress
herself and walk about the house. When
she had taken the second bottle she was
able to take care of her own room and
walk out to her neighbOr's. and has inn
proved all the time since. Ny wife and
/ children also have derived great benefit
/ from their use. w. b. HATHAWAY,
Agt. U, S, Ex. Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
railroad StockhoIders Meet.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 13.-The stock
holders of the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Railway and Warehouse Com
pany met here to-day. The report OF
President w. p. Clyde gives a satisfac-
tory exhibit of the condition of the affairs
of the company. Clyde was reelected
President, and the following Directors
were elected: George F. Baker, G. s.
Scott, c. 5. Brice, A. S. Buford and c,
Shathar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
South American Affairs,

LIMA, PERU, Dec. 13.-Senor Busta-
mente Y SalaZar, Peruvian envoy from
Bolivia, arrived here from the south yes
terday. He is engaged in endeavors to
pacify the insurgent Indians.
An officer bearing dispatches from Gen.
Caceres to President Yglesias arrived in
this city yesterday. Tomorrow the Brit
ish squadron at anchor in the Bay OF
Callao will salute the Peruvian flag.
Gen. Osma, Minister of War, will leave
for the Snnth on Saturday
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
BradIaugh Entertained at Paris

PARIS, Dec. 13.-The staff of La Lanter1le
entertained Charles Bradlaugh at re-
ceptiOn this evening. Two hundred per-
sons, including a number of prominent
politicians. were present. NJ. Mayer. Di-
rector of La Ldnterne, in welcoming MIR.
Bradlaugh, used the same words that
were addressed to Mr.. Bradlaugh by the
Tours delegation in 1871, namely "Brad-
laugh is and always will be, under a re-
public, our fellow citizen" Bradlaugh
made q suitable reply, in which he ex-
tOlled France
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

Montgomery N Again Identified and the
stery of Her Terrible Experience Re-
told-Frank james Bailed but Imme-
diately Rearrested-The Dark Deeds
Which Disgraced the Day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

.. ARRIVED 90 81. Augustine to
an wells.
weil-known old colored
sine. ls dead.
water works for use in case Of
stated 10 Gainesville.
Agricultural and Horticul-
@ us regular meeting We'd
.r. Hildrcfh shot and killed
f- eaton his place Just north
a Go. viii soon commence
Eeusacola Of the PeHs1c0-
al ncusp1pcr.
ald uat tmiss an issue.
flrtnrs. with characteristic
e lr<t train after the Office
over Go Eaiatka. and had !
.e4 there. thus securing tbs
@ IafIicafuns.
sQricatian was opened or
ftWecn Tallpa and sanford
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Shot by MIstake as burglar.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 13.-A young man
named Blair, clerk in store at Casky's
Station, Tuesday night returned to the
store after it had been closed. The pro-
prietor saw light in the store, and think
ing that there were robbers there, got
some friends, all armed, who, when Blair
came out, riddled him with bullets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
speer's Ignominious Failures.

COLUMBIA, Sc, Dec. 13.-In the United
States Court to-day, after repeated fail
ures OF the government to convict, Judge
Bond ordered all the remaining election
cases to be continued to the next term.
Messrs. Speer and Melton have failed to
secure a conviction in every case tried
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
A Hurricane in Snain.

MADRID, Dec. 13.-A hurricane prevail
ed in the province of Alicante yesterday.
1t uprooted 1000 olive trees. At Denia
an immense wave demolished the quays,
inundated the town and wrecked four
teen vessels in the harbor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
The SpoiIs of a Revenue Raid

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Deputy Col
lectOr Stipes, of the Fourth district of
North Carolina, telegraphs Commissioner
Evans from Company Shops, in that State,
that he has just returned from raid in
Orange county, in which he captured
three distlleries and {. 1000 gallons Of beer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
4 Mnnster Sale of CattIe

DENVER, COL, Dec. 13.-One of the
largest sales of cattle on record was made
here to-day. II. d. & j. W. Snyder & Co.,
of this city, bought of Snyder Bros, OF
Georgetown, Texas, over $4,000 head OF
cattle and 400 horses for a consideration
of 5000. 900 cash. The former firm now
owns nearly $4,000 head of cattle and
1000 horses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
A Trio of EmbezzIers.

GAvEsTON, Dec. 13.-A special from
Palestine says: "W. p. Galloway, sta
tiOn master on the International and
Great Northern Railway at this place,
was arrested this evening on charge OF
embezzling $4,000 belonging to the COM
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
WOULDN'T MARRY A COWARD
An Ohio Girl Dismisses the Bridegroom
on the Eve of the Wedding.

H4CCScOfOs O/etOs EJiectdt. 6tH.
Two years ago, Mr.. NJ. f. Wallace be.
came engaged to Miss Mary Barrett, who
lives few miles from here. He then went
to California to better his fortune, and re-
turned to marry the girl and take her to
his Pacific home. On Thursday night
last, after the bride and groom were
dressed for the wedding, and when the min
lister and guests were waiting for the APP
pointed hour, Mr.. Wallace, in CONVERSE
tion with his prospective bride, expressed
fears that his fortune would not support
both Of them in the style they had been
used to. Her answer was: "Sir, if you
have any fear or doubts on that subject,
we had better stop right here. AS for me,
| can take care of myself, and I'll do it.
| don't want to trust myself in the hands
of coward. You'd better go. SIR" He
did go, and the young lady told the story
to the guests, received their congratula-
tions, and was made heroine for the
evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Southern Industry Not Patronized.

GALVESTON, Dec. .13.-A special from
Cuero says: ''The cotton factory here
will suspend operations indefnitely, as
the goods, although of excellent quality,
are not in sufficient demand among the
people of the surrounding country to war
rant a continuance of their manufac-
turp -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
WAGES TO BE REDrCEn.

HARRISBURG, PA, Dec. 13.-An order
has been read to the employees of the Penn
sylvania Steel Company stating that a re-
duction in the force and their wages will
occur after January l. No estimate of
the reduction was stated except that it
would be in accordance with the value of
their services. 1t is also stated that there
are no orders for rails after that time.
This is supposed to be the cause of the
order
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
German Peasants Rioting.

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-There has been a
grave conflict near Kruschino between
The peasants and officials = surveyors
measuring lands for assessment. A mill
tary force was called out TO suppress the
disturbance, and forty of the leading riot
ers were arrested and taken to Warsaw
for trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

PARIS, Dec. 13.-A bomb was thrown
into house on Rue CrOzatier to-day, and
exploding did considerable damage. 1t is
believed that the bomb was intended. to
injure the Police Commissary who resides
in the hnnSn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

If disease has entered the system the
only way to drive it out is to purify and
enrich the blood. To this end, as is
acknowledged by all medical men,
nothing is better adapted than iron. The
fault hitherto has been that iron could not
be so prepared as to be absolutely harm
less to the teeth. This difficulty has been
overcome by the Brown Chemical Com
pany, of Baltimore, Md, who offer their
Browns Iron Bitters as faultless iron
preparation, positive cure for dyspep-
sia, indigestion, kidney troubles, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Virginia Negroes on the Riot.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 13.-About fifty
colored men from various parts of the
otate met here to-day to consider the
recent DanYille riot. They resolved to
call a meeting of representative colored
men OF Virginia, and to issue suitable
address on the subject.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
THE STRIKE OF THE ENGINEERS.

WINNIPEG, MAN, Dec. 13.-There are
no new developments regarding the dead
lock on the Canadian Pacific Railway.
One train went south this morning. New
engineers are expected tonight, when all
the express trains will be sent out. The
engineers held a meeting to-day, but
nothing of importance resulted. Super
intendent Egan refuses to recognize the
President OF the Brotherhood in the matter.
A. d. Howard, a member of leading
law firm of Brandon, has absconded with
S14 600 belonging to clients
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

FREDERICTON, n. B., Dec. 13.-The
wife of John Howie, of bonneville, York
county, gave birth to four boys this morn
ing. One died two hours after, but the
others are doing nicely.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

NYACK, N. Y, Dec. 13.-John Ryan, of
Blauveltville, and Edward Mcdonald, of
Piermont, were run over and killed by an
express train on the West Shore Railroad
near this place this evening. Both were
married.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 13.-John Bright, in a
speech at Oakwood last night, referred to
the extension of the county franchise as
one Of the greatest measures to be dealt
with in the next session of Parliament
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Hehrew and Christian

PEsTH, Dec. I3.-The Lower House of
the Hungarian Diet has resolved to main-
tain, in its original form, the bill legal
izing marriages between Jews and Chris
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14

*Far more valuable than those golden
apples of Hesperides are the life, health
and beauty of Womanhood. Mrs. Pink
hams Vegetable ComApund restores and
preserves all these.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
North CaroIina's New RisLap

RALEIGH, n. c., Dee. 13.-Rev. DIR. A. A.
Watson, Of Wilmington, has been unani-
mOusly elected Bishop of the new Epis-
copal diocese by the convention at New
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
The State Sunreme Court

ATLANTA, Dec. 13.-The Supreme Court
to-day finished the cases of Lawrence VS..
Savannah and Lavier VS.. the Central
Railroad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
n Alabama Contract Awarde,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The contract
for plastering the court house at Mont
gOmery, Ala, has been awarded to Joseph
Eastman, OF Chicago, at $4 1876.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
LABOR AND IT'S HIRE.

The Strike of the ''Tribune' Printers
Discounted by the Publishers.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Of the printers
strike at the Tribune last night, it seems
that the foreman had discharged some
men. The chairman of the chapel instant
ly ordered a strike, and all but about fif-
teen left their cases. AS soon as they
had gone the office was restored to an
anti-uniOn basis, as before the strike of a
month ago, and new men were taken in,
bringing the force up, before the paper
went to press, to about forty men at cases.
With the aid Of these and type-setting ma
chimes the Tribune came out as usual and
on time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Failures in Business.
A Clapboard supper Down East

LONDON, Dec. 13.-Abbott, Page & Co.
stock brokers, have failed. Their liabili
ties are Sl65.O0O.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-14
Suicide of a Waiter General.

AVf"e DeoAAtC"S ~ inc L"HU0p htDfeS.
A most painful sensation was created
here to-day by the announcement that
General Baulina, commanding the Regina
brigade at Padua, had committed suicide
by shooting himself with a revolver. The
deceased officer. who was originally a
waiter in a cafe, rose from the ranks. He
served with honor in all the Italian cam
paigns, was made a cayaliere of the Sa-
vOy Military order for the manner in
which he distinguished himself at the bat
tie of SolferiGo, and was a knight COM
mander of the orders Of Saints Maurice
and Lazarus and the Crown of Italy
The cause OF the rash act is not known.