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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
The complicated diseases Lrough

The complicated diseases brought on Dy
intense study. thought, care, anxiety
etc., are often Of the most serious nature
Heed such symptoms as loss of memory,
universal lassitude, heart disease, kidney
complaint, liver troubles, and general
breaking down of health and strength.
When thus afflicted, when the least ex-
ertiOn causes great fatigue. when lie
seems burden, use the reliable Strength
enInS tonic, Browns Iron B:tters. 1t Wils
afford you sure relief.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
SAVED FROM THE VARNA.
The Dutch Explorers Reach Norway
and Report the Dymphna Ice Bound.

The Dutch Explorers Reach Norway
and Report the Dymphna Ice Bound.
LONDON, August 31.-A dispatch to
Reuters Telegraph Company from Var
doe, Norway, says that the steamer Obi
has arrived there, having on boarCR the
members of the Dutch expedition to the
Arctic, which sailed on the steamer
Narna. The Narna fOundered July 4th
in latitude 71ls north and longitude 60
east. The members of the expedition
were rescued near the islanu of
Waigatz. The Obi.reports that the Arctic
steamer Dijmphna was ice-bOund near
Waigatz throughout the winter. All on
board her We're well, and the Captain was
confident of reaching open water. The
crew of the Narna left the Dijmphna
August /. and were rescued by the Obi
August p. They will 90 to Hammerfest
bv the steamer NOrdenskiold.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
Instantly Relieved.

Mrs. Ann LacOur, OF New Orleans, La,
writes: Il have son who has been sick
for two years; he has been attended by our
leading physicians but all TO no purpose.
This morning he had his usual spell of
coughing, and was so greatly prostrated
i'll consequence, that death seemed immi-
nent. We had in the house bottle of Dr..
Wm. Halls B2lsam for the lungs. We
administered it according to directions.
and he was instantly relieved"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
wHALERs CAUGHT IN 4 STORM.
y Hundred DOries Lost with 80 Lives
and the Sea Filled with Wreckage.

y Hundred DOries Lost with 80 Lives
and the Sea Filled with Wreckage.
NEW YORK, August 3l.-The following
special is printed here:
"ST. JOHNS, \. f., August 81, 1888.
~ fleet Of United States fishing vessels.
which arrived here last night, report a
violent storm on the great banks on sun
day last. The gale rose from the east
ward ut $ O'Clock in the morning,
when. hundreds Of d0ries were away
from their vessels Overhauling trauls.
Captain Heller reports that scores Of
dories were turned upside down. and that
wreckage was strewn in every direction
along his track coming westward. One
French banker lost four dOries and ali
their crews. 1t is computed from all
sources Of information that one hundred
d0ries and eighty men were lost in the
storm. Most of the dOries We're swept by
the waves from the schOoner's decks and
the remainder collapsed in the sea-
81. JOHN's, n. f, August 31.-From
arrivals in the past twenty-four hours
from the Grand Banks intelligence Of
alarming disasters to the fishing fleet has
been received. The most reliable and de-
finite news comes from the Gloucester
schooner Wachusett. She was anchored
about twenty miles southeast of the Nir-
gins, narrowly escaped the fury of the
storm, and ran in for land. While coming
iii she passed through a vast amount Of
wreckage. indicating the destructive work
Of the gale, which arose from the east
ward shore. After sunrise on Sunday
last heavy sea rapidly piled up and be-
came confused and chOppy by the
wind veering to the north and
northeast. For thirty miles in the
schOOner's course wreckage was encoan-
tered on every side. Many dOries were
seen bottom up, and oars, fish boards and
other material in large quantities were
passed from time to time. On a French
fishing brig alone four d0ries with all
hands on the vessels decks were swept.
The cables parted and the anchors
were lost. \ general estimate, based
upon the best information at
present obtainable, puts the loss of life
from sixty to eighty souls, while the dam
age TO the fleet is incalculabIe. At the
time the gale sprung up there was, it is
assumed, 1000 dOries away at their
travis, and it Will be fortunate il the eX-
tent of the disaster to the great bank fleet
is circumScrihpd within mis- ropOrt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
CheInicoI VVorks Enrnnd

Marion Chemical Works, at Black Rock.
were burned this forenoon with nearly an
the stock on hand. The fire ORIGINATED
from an explosion OF carbOv OF acid
The loss on the building and fixtures is
$35, 200, and on stocks $4,000. The in
surance is about $4,000. The works were
owned by stock company, of which y e.
g. Miller. of New York, is President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
THIRTY THOUSAND LIVES LOST.
RADIATORS Eruption One of the Most
Appalling in all History,

Appalling in all History,
BATAVIA, August 3l.-The Captain of
a steamer which was in the Straits Of
Sunda during the recent volcanic erup-
tion, reports that ashes fell on the deck of
his vessel to a depth of Is inches, and th at
he passed masses of floating pumice stone
seven feet i'll depth. 1t is estimated that
10000 persons lost their lives at Tjiring-
ton, and the total number of persons
killed by the eruptions and tidal waves
was 10000.
WAsHINGToN, August 3l.-Comm0dore
English, Acting Secretary of the Navy,
to-day cabled instructions to the com
manding officers Of the Juniata and En-
terprise. now at Singapore, to proceed
with those vessels to the Straits of Funda
to examine into the condition Of affairs
there, and particularly as to the effect of
the recent earthquakes upon the islands
in that vicinity. They are ordered to
warn all merchant vessels of any and all
dangers to navigation which may have
been caused by the cOnvulsiOns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
THE CONNELLY CONSPIRACY.
4 Private Scheme for Obtaining Money
the Object of the Crime.

DUBLIN, August 31.-The evidence adj
duced at the examination at Brutf of DR..
and Patrick Connolly, and their sister.
Catherine, charged with implication in
the murder conspiracy, indicates that the
conspiracy was formed to accomplish a
private and not agrarian purpose. Wit
ness Dinen swore that DR.. Connolly forged
the name of John Carroll, the rent warm
er, to writ by which CarroH's property
was to be left to the Connellys. Dinen. who
was to murder Carroll, was to receive
$50 from the sum expected to be realized
from the latter's property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
JEWS TO BE AVENGED.

All Convicted Rioters to be Put to
Death Within Three Hours.
PEsTH, August 3l.-IIerr Tizsa, PresI-
dent Of the Hungarian Council, IN order
to put stop to the outrages upon Jews,
has decided upon severe measures which
are TO be put into operation wherever
anti-Jewish riots occur. The measures
will provide that any one who Shall be
condemned to death by martial law shah
he executed within three hours after the
sentence is imposed,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
KILLED BY A POLICEMAN.

Another Member of the New York Force
Uses His Club with Deadly Effect.
NEW YORK, August 31.-An autopsy
this morning on the body of John Smith,
who was killed, as alleged. by blow from
a club by police officer Mcnamara on
Wednesday evening last, revealed that
the cause of death was a fracture of the
occipital bone running into the base of
the skull four inches in length. From
the locality of the wound the Coroner
gives it as his opinion that it could not
have been produced by fall, but must
have been the result Of a violent blow,
snch as would be made bv club.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
FRANCE IN THE ORIENT.
Canton and Other Ports to be BOmbard
ed if China Shows Her Teeth.

LONDON, August 31.-The Marseilles
correspondent of the Daily Ne,rS says that
Admiral Meyer, who commands the
French naval division in Chinese waters,
has been formally ordered to arrest, even
by force, every Chinese boat carrying
arms or troops. He has also been ordered,
in case of n rupture between France and
China, to make an immediate attack on
Canton and other Chinese ports.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
THE FAILUI:Es OF THE WEEK
An Increase of FL as Compared with the
Previous Week.

Previous Week.
NEW YORK, August 31.-In their
weekly report, Messrs. r. G. Dun Il Co.,
Of the Mercantile Agency, say that the
business failures throughout the United
States and Canada, as reported TO New
York. number for the seven days,
ending with the 31st, 1s6, as
compared with 16j last week.. show
ing an increase of q. The Increase
is on the Pacific coast, in the New Eng
land States and the West. In New York
city but one assignment has been record
ed, that of Havens Bros, in the lumber
trade. The distribution of failures was
as follows: New England States. 26; Mid
die States, 26; Southern States, 81; West
ern States, %; Pacific States and Terri
tories, %; Canada and provinces, IS.
New York CITY /
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
Press Dnv at louisville.

LOUISVILLE, August 31.-The managers
of the Southern Exposition have deter
mined on a formal programme of enter
tainment to the Mississippi and Alabama
Press Associations on their approaching
visit, and President MOrehead, OF the Mis-
sissippi press, who is here, has made ar
rangements for an excursion to the fa-
nous Mammoth Cave. accompanied by
the New York Seventh Regiment band.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
RUSSIA and the Tckko Turcomaus

Dailg NelcS from Teherin, says that the
Russian forces among Tekke TurcomaBs
number 1880 men. \ camp has been
formed at Ashhabad. When the force
there reaches 1900 men, 10000 Of them
will march to Merv, under command Of
Gen. Carnaraff.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC SAFE.
RoyaIist Demonstrations of No Avail
with the Nation as "A Whole.

RoyaIist Demonstrations of No Avail
with the Nation as "A Whole.
LONDON, August 31.-The Dddy Netcs
has the following from Marseillcs: " NJ.
Jules Ferry, the French Prime Minister.
III an interview, said that the Count de
Chambord's death had in no wise dis
turbed the government of France. He
declared that if the general elections were
held to-day hardly thirty Royalists would
be returned. The ROyalist demonstrations
in France, he said, would be severely re-
pressed, and if the Count de Paris should
issue manifesto he ewould not be allowed
to return to France, or If he did return he
would be expelled"
LONDON, August 3l.-The Cologne Ga
sette, in commenting on the answer of the
Count de Paris and the Duke de Charities
to the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwe-
ren's letter of coincidence on the death of
the Count de ChambOrd, says: The
Princes objected to being re-
minded that their mother was
German, and expressed their
wish to break OFF their German connec-
ton, as they feared that it might inter
tere with their political intrigues. The
house of Mecklenburg- -SchWeren willingly
complied with the wish of the French
royal pretenders." The Gazette intimates
that this fanatical hatred of Germany
will be Il source of danger to Germany
and the peace Of Europe in case Of the
restoration of monarchy in France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
Crop Failures in CaroIjn,,

CHARLESTON, August 3l.-Special re-
ports from the whole State snow that
corn and cotton are not likely to exceed
twO-thirds Of crop.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
CROATIA'S REVOLT.
Herr Tizsa wants to Suppress it. or be
Allowed TO Resign

LONDON, August 31.-A dispatch to
the Local News Agency, from Vienna,
says that Herr Tisza has asked the GOV
ernment either 10 accept his resignation.
or allow him to suppress the outbreaks in
Crotia as he thinks lit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
The August Decrease of the Debt.

WASHINGTON, August 3l.-It is esti-
mated that the decrease of the public debt
for the month of August will be about
Sc 900. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

Mr.. j. \. Speir, Wadley, Ga, says;
my daughter used Browns Iron Bitters
for weakness and general debility and
was cured"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

Mr.. Wm. ii. Singleton, Savannah, Ca,
says: II used Browns Iron Bitters for
dyspepsia and indigestion. 1t greatly
benefited me-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
A. L. DesbOuiIlOns.

special attention Is directed 10 the adyer-
tisement of diamonds, watches. clocks, jew
elry and silverware, which embraces as line
a stock as can be found in the city. Mr.. Des-
iewelrv, which attracts the attention OF all
NOrtherners visiting the citv. Read hls an
nouncement and give him call aI q Ban
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

dealer in buggles, wagons, harness whips
and umbrellas, Nos. l9l and l93 Bay street,
soIicits attention to his assortment of buggies,
road e. arts, gigs and vehicles. Mr.. Tebeau Is
a representative dealer in the wagon and
harness trade, and parties contemplating
s1.,.,.f -. III sfnck and LEARNING nIices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
West Brothers.

This enterprising young firm have recently
opened a branch house At No. l2l Front street.
in New \ Ork, in order TO allow them to pro-
perly handle their already large and con-
stantly increasing business. They are ever
alive to the interests Of those who intrust
business to them and strive to give satlslac-
tiOn in all eases. In addition TO their cotton
and commission business, they are wholesale
dealers in rice. fertilizers kaint, agricul-
tural chemicals, and bagging and ties. They
.nlIrit nn.i.rnulnnfs and nrdar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

We would direct special attention to the
card of Mes~rs. Davis Bros This firm COM
pri-cs Me~~rS. n. 4. and J.. L. Davis. two Of
utmost tHterpri,Ing Young merchants. -Four
wears ago they located i'm this city. establish
in@ stationery store at the corner of Bun
and York streets. and hy strict attention 10
their affairs have built up a large and lUcra-
tive business. By recent Improvements on
their Huildiug they have secured twice as
much room a. they formerly had. and we
predict Tor them very prosperous season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

H. ~ hl store, City Market. solicit trade in
brsr-.e eiaae Of goods. The fiIm viii open 4
rr.,.s-A r,,sA house at jacksonville IN the 18th
iIsr,r-....o' under the management ~ ". y.
aRhi ihc Junior member or TIE frm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
Weld n HartShOrne.

THIS is one of the oldest firms in this line of
business IN the city. and Is recognized Is
headquarters for cooking and heating stoves
and ranges. He l. also contractor for tin
roofing. and is manufacturer Of tin, sheet
iron and copper wares. The celebrated
swedish roofing paint. which has stood the
test of fifteen wears. is represented by this
firm. Those in need of anything in this line
-hnlll NOT tail 10 call at 10 Rromghton street..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

Special attention Is directed 10 the whole
sale dry gO0ds announcement of this firm
Their stock o. fa Il gOOds'is complete in every
particular They are one Of the largest houses
doing business in the city. and is well known
throughout Georgia, Florida and Alabama for
their reliability and fair dealing. They are
the sole agents for the celebrated Athen's ;
Manufacturing COmpany's checks, yarns,
jeans and cOttonades, Georgia Manufacturing
COmpany's brown shirtings and sheetings,
and Keeps Manufacturing Company's shirts.
collars, cuffs and umbrellas. Read their ad-
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01
Paint and Oil House.

Inns csfabIishmenf IS located at Nos $50
and I52 Bryan street and No. Whitaker
street adjoining the MOESING NEWS building,
and l. one of the largest and most enterpris-
ing houses in the city. carrying full stock of
doors. blinds and sash. lime, plaster. cement
and builders goods. The reputation Of
this house is thoroughly established, and its
business is on a firm basis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-01

The savannah Art Company. at A. Bull street.
was established in this city IN 1872. and has
supplied want long felt in the community.
They have q fine line Of oil paintings. en-
cravings heliOtvpeS. artOtypes. chromOS. etc:
also large stock of mOuldings and frames of
an kinds Mr.. y. +. Garter, the superintendent.
is always on hand. and takes pleasure in
showing his goods 10 all callers. Give them 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-23
Aquatic Sports.

THE BOAT RACE SATURDAY.
The single scull race between Smith, OF the Co
lumbias, and Harrison, OF the Potomacs, Saturday
AFTERNOON was won by Smith. The water was
rough, sc that the up-river course was chosen,
from point half a mile above the Three Sisters to
The Potomac boat house. At the start Harrison
t,oH the lead, which h maintained for half the
distance When midway between the Sisters and
the bridge. While st!n In the lead, he was seized
with an attack o. vertigo, which compelled him TO
cease rowing. Smith continued to the finish, and
Harrison, after recovering, padded slowly home
ihe cause OF HarriSonS failure to finish the race
W.S MS want of practice. His condition would
not allow him to stand hard work. His competitor
rC"ed well within himself, but forced him to over
exert himself TO keep Inc lead before the fight was
hall over. Boating men hope TO see the two meet
again be.ofe tie season is over.
THE HANLAN-RosS MATCH
Hanlan signed tic articles OF agreement for his
race with Wallace Ross Saturday afternoon
Hanian stipulated that the race be rowed at
OSdenS burg. n. Y, July 18Th. In smooth water
anu tlat the Ill stance be four miles. Ross desired
nfe miles. The amerdfd articles We're forwarded
10 Ross. In the morning and evening Hanlan and
lie rowed together in double shell Lee Will 60
10 Lowell with Hanlan. and they Will practice to-
geti!er ior their race with Hamm ana Comfy. They
Will probably participate in the Pullman regatta
1T Chicago on 22l OF June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-23

CASE IN WHICH EXPERT TESTIMONY WAS En-
PLOYEQ-THE METHOD OF TESTING Butter


PL0YEp-THE METHOD OF TESTING BUTTER.
Several days ago Messrs. Spicer, Compton Co.,
weii-known butter dealers on Louisiana avenue,
between 9Th and 10th streets, entered suit before
Justice j. 7. Clark against E. S. Fowler, of George
town for the recovery OF 1888, the amount OF
Dill due them for butter and other goods furnished
In September last Its payment was resisted On
The ground that one key OF the butter had turned
out to be oleomargarlne, which defendant swore
at the trial he had had tested at the time Of its
discovery by Prof. De Smedt, District chemist, who
had given a certificate OF analysis. &c. The case
came up Friday last, Mr. II. W. Garrett for plain
TIN and Mr. Hugh Coyle for defendant Among
the witnesses for piatnifT was Prot Thomas Tay
lor, microscopic OF the Agricultural department.
The tub OF butter In question, still undsposed of.
was produced by defendant at the trial, and after
other witnesses had been heard, Prof. Taylor. with
both microscopic and sulphurc acid trials. showed
conclusiyey with series of very interesting tests
that the alleged oleomargarine was, as matter
or TACT, pure butter. though. of course. some
what rancid. 1t now being about one
Various kinds OF grease and oils were brought in
for experimenting, and Mr.. Taylor would in every
case tell lust what they were. making it altogether
tub had teen pronounced to be butter by Mr.. Tay-
lor, the defense, not to be outdOne, summoned
Prot De smedt, who. 1t was stated, had previously
analysed the contents Of the tub In question and
pronounced 1t to be oleomargaripe. The professor
soon put IN an appearance. and on applying his
tests In the presence OF the justice and jury, with
out hesitation pronounced it to be butter, to the
great amazement OF the defendant and his counsel
Prof DeSmedt was questioned and cross-Ques-
toned by counsel for defense to how it could
be possible that this article was oleomargar1ne a
few months ago and now 1T was butter The only
explanation he could make was that the sample
brought to him at first might 10y mistake, OF
course,l not have been taken from this package
subsequent testimony showed that Mr.. Fowler
had about the same time purchased butter from
other dealers, a package OF which had proved to
might account for the mistake. The Justice rem
dered averdict for plaintiff for the amount claimed
the test which is made by the use OF sulphurc acid
Is discovery made by Prof. Taylor, and is said to
pc the simplest and best known Fresh pure yell
low butter, by the slightest contact with this
acid, turns almost pure white, while oleomarga-
rlne made from tallOw changes to a deep crimson
red. When lard or other oils are used the ColorS
are notwithstanding all the coors Of the rain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-23
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EvENING STAR.

Reported for HE EVENING STAR.
AN ESCAPED MURDERER.-A man named Colvln
ton, on the Midland railroad, yesterday and es-
capped. He came down the train due here at
9:l0 last night Two policemen were In waiting
at the depot, but he jumped from the train be-
and ran UP the railroad followed by Officers Simp-
son and Grady, but escaped again. At l IA this
morning Capt. Peyton teiegraphed from Manas.
sas: II passed Colyin at Accotnk bridge, coming
information possessed by the policemen who went
out by the train was this dispatch: "BURKE's
NA--Haye two policemen at depot on arrival OF
ffty-one ttrain) ii. G. MOFFETT." The police on
arriving at the depot were told to see the conduc
tor on the arrival OF the train. and did not know
the object for which they were called until they
were told that Colvin had 1eaped from the train
Colvin had ticket for Washington.
SUNDAY SERVICES The only minister from
abroad In the pulpits yesterday WAS the Rev. Chas
Herr, who Of1ctated at the Fairfaxstreet Presley
terrain church. The Israelites observed the first
day or the passover. The Christian Association
held rs union prayer meeting at the Methodist
Episcopal church, on Washington street. The
showed unusual interest
WHARF PROPERTY SOLD.-1he property long Oc-
cupled by the late Josiah Fl. Davis on the river
front, between Prince and Duke streets, was sold
running from Union street to the river side, with
a dock thirty-eight feet wide. Upon the lot were
two brick warehouses. The whole was sold at
s.. 100 to Warwick T. Miller.
C0URTs.-The county court, Judge Sangster and
the corporation court, Judge Meade, have both
been In session to-day
REPORTERS NOTES.-The funeral OF Mrs VIM.
Wolf took place from her home, ON the "Marshal''
her parents home. at the upper end OF Prince
street, yeSterday.-Rev. j. Calvin Stewart, Of
this place. will be installed In q short time as
minister OF the Psesby terian church at Salem.