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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
yellow Fever on Mobile.

MOBILE, August THE revenue cut
ter Forward, while on a cruise outside of
Sand Island, off Mobile Bay, yesterday
spoke the Norwegian bark Vasco de
CANA, from Vera Cruz, with yellow
fever on board. The sick were reported
to be convalescing and needing no assist
ance. The bark was prohibited from
coming nearer than ten miles from Mobile
bar, and no pilot was allowed to 90 on
board. She was ordered to Ship Island,
and set sail at once with a fair wind
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
AnInhmman Father-

PHILADELPHIA, August 4.-Frank HIM
melsback, German 40 years of age, was
to-day committed to prison in default of
$4,000 bail upon a charge of gross mis-
conduct with two of his children-Pau-
line, aged Is, and Mary, aged IA years.
The elder girl was forced to leave home
by her fathers brutal conduct, and the
case was called to the attention of the
Society Tor the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children, who caused the arrest of the
unnatural father
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
CAR ROBBERS CAPTURED.
One of the Most Notorious Bands in the
Country Broken Up.


ST. LOUIS, August 5.-Dick Lindsay,
his son Thomas Lindsay, Ellis Rhodes,
Mace Jones and William West, men,
bers of gang of railroad car thieves,
were arrested in Brooklyn, ILL.,, opposite
this city, early this morning by Detective
Furlong and six of his men belonging
to the secret service of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad. These men are all
negroes and belonged to the same gang of
which several members. were arrested
some weeks ago and are now in Jail at
Belleville, Ill. Fourteen Of the gang
have so far been arrested, and the
prospect is that all the remainder,
seven in number, will be captured in
a few days, when one of the most
effective bands of railroad thieves ever
organized will have been thoroughly
broken up. Mace Jones is the man who
killed Town Marshal Green in Brooklyn.
last Tuesday night, and Dick Lindsay
and Rhodes shot and very seriously
wounded a car watchman named Nc
Lean three weeks AGO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
PROFESSIONALS Ar THE BAT.
The 1Tetropolitans and AIIeghany's PLAY
all Innings Game.

WASHINGTON, August 4.-Games of
base ball were played yesterday as fol-
lows:
At New YOrk-The Metropolitan and
Allegheny clubs played to-day. About
1900 people witnessed the game. which
was very exciting, fourteen innings
being played before a result could be
reached. The MetrOpOlitans finally
secured the victory by score of : to 6.
At Observation-Disclosures 4: Quick
steps 3.
At Harrisburg -Harrisburgs, 1; Brook
lyns >.
At ChicagO-New Yorks 3; Chicagos ..
At Cleveland-BOstOns :; Clevelands 3.
At Beadng-Trentons 13; Actives 13.
At Philadelphia-Ten innings: Athlet-
les ,; BaltimOres I.
At ButfalO-Providences IL: Buff'alOs 16.
At DetrOit-Philadelph ); Detroits 0.
At Columbus-E y; Columbus
es Is.
At Cincinnati-St. LOuises L; Cincin-
natiS D.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

LONDON, August IA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from Paris
says that NJ. Challomel Lacour, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, has had an interview
with Marquis lie Seng, the Chinese Am.
bassador, and tits reported that the former
demanded the withdrawal of the Chinese
troops from the Tonquin frontier.
G. EZANzIBAR, August 5.-The Hoos still
surround Tamataye, but they appear to
be demoralized. They have not made anv
attacks since July IL. The French are
unable to advance because of the small
ness of their force.
PARIS, August 5.-Immediately after
the departure of the French the Annam-
ties reoecupied the positions which the
French had taken in the sortie from
Namdinhi
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
AUSTRALIANS AMBITION.
A Letter on the Annexation scheme
Addressed to Lord Derby.

Il Letter on the Annexation scheme
Addressed to Lord Derby.
LONDON, August THE Australian
Agents General in London have present
ed q long statement to Lord Derby, Min
lister of the Colonies, relative to the rea-
sons Of the Australians for desiring the
annexation of, and the establishment of
protectOrate over the Western Pacific
Islands and portion of New Guinea.
They point out that anarchy is existing
there, and the danger of the establishment
Of French penal settlements. The
Agents General give direct assurances
that the colonies will recognize the neces-
sity of contributing to the cost of the
policy they ask England to pursue. and
are willing to place themselves in posi-
tiOn TO act in concert with England,
although they cannot hastily decide a
large question of federation.
The Ldiiy Ne1rS in an editorial review
favOrably speaks Of the paper presented
by the Agents General to Lord Derby.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
a Hotel Blown Down.

GALVESTON, August "A Midlothian
special says that fearful wind and rain
storm occurred last evening which COM
pletely destroyed hotel, burying several
persons beneath the ruins. All were
badly injured, but so far as learned
nobody was killed. a livery stable was
blown down and the contents of a lumber
yard scattered over the prairie for a great
distance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Peruvian Peace Negotiat1nns

LIMA, August A correspondent of
EizomOrcieO at Valparaiso writes that it
is stated that negotiations with Garcia
Calderon, respecting his acceptance of the
terms of peace, signed with Gen. @. G..
Leeize, are progressing favorably. He an
nOunces the liberation of Francisco Gar
clio Leon, the Peruvian EX-Minister of War.
who is about TO leave for Callas
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
A PreIate,s FuneraI.

LIMA, VIA GALVESTON, August4.-The
body of Bishop Tardora was conveyed to
the Cathedral yesterday, for the usual
funeral services, and was buried to-day
with great ceremony. The deceased was
constituted delegate by the Monteros
Government, Bishop of Cirzco and TIbe.
riapOIis and Dean of the Lima Cathedral
His death is much regretted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

WASHINGTON, August 4.-Lieutenant
W. T. Ray and Master j. NJ. Helm, of the
Navy. now attached to the Ranger, at
Mare Island Navy Yard, have been granted
leave of absence in order to allow their
employment by the Governments of Qua
temala and Mexico in connection with
the establishment of a new boundary line
between those countries.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Fatally Beaten in an Asylum.

Fish died in the NOrristOwn insane hos
pital this morning, where he was brutally
beaten by James Gaffey, one of the at
tendants, on July ). A COroner's inquest
will be held tomorrow, and efforts will be
made to have Gaffey, who is at large,
arrpSfpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

The uTy Weather durlng june and july
was the prime cause of the great falling
of in the prospect. Large portions OF
the State have had no good ram since the
23d of April. The southern half of the
State, generally, enjoyed good seasons up
to July 4th, and the hot dry winds since
that date have done their work. The cot
ton prospect is most gloomy in North and
Middle Georgia, as these sections are still
suffering for rain. No rust or caterpillars
of consequence, though a few correspond
ents in Southwest Georgia are apprehen-
hensive of serious damage from caterpil-
lars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
A NInrderer Ivnchfd

CHICAGO, August A dispatch from
Pine Bluff, Ark, says that a man named
Barker, living on Hurricane creek, in the
centre of this State, killed his daughter
upon the announcement of her intention
to marry a certain man against his wishes.
The neighbors hung Barker in his front
ward.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Negro Riots in Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock. August 4.--News from
Hampstead county last night reported
everything quiet, but a general feeling of
insecurity exists among both whites and
blacks. The number of negroes killed is
five, and eighty have been arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Bush Fires in British Columbia.

VICTORIA, b. c., August Blush fires
have spread over the entire country, and
everywhere flame and smoke reign SUI
preEe. VancOuver's Island is similarly
affected. The sky is filled with a smoke
so dense that the suns rays cannot break
through it. There has been no rain for
nearly three months.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

Is the best salve for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,
Uncers, Salt Rheum, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. COrns and all kinds Of
Skin Eruptions, Freckles and Pimples.
Get Henry's CarbOlic Salve, as all others
are cOunterfeits. Price % cents,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Laycock Challenges HanIan.

MELBOURNE, August 4.-Laycock, the
Australian sculler, has issued a chal-
lenge to Hanlan, to row race for the
championship of the world, ON the Para
malta New South Wales) course; the
stakes to be 1000 side.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Canada's New Governor General

OTTAWA, August 4.-Owing to recent
threats made by the lnvincibes, guard
is to be mounted at Rideau Hall after the
arrival of the Marquis of Landsdowne.
and is to be supplied with ball cartridges.
QUEBEC, August 4.--Lord Lorne and
the Princess Louise will remain here
until the arrival of Lord LandsdOwne
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

ROME, August Negotiations be-
tween the Vatican and France in regard
to religious affairs have, through a letter
of President Grevy. resulted in accord on
the principal questions at issue. In
structions in accordance with the ar
rangement made, have been sent to the
Papal Nuncie at Paris.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
A Boy Restored by Apaches.

SAN CARLOS, ARIZONA, August A
son of Don Jose Morel, of San Juan, Mex
leo, who was stolen two years ago by
Apaches, was delivered up to-day by
Chief Nara. The boy was afraid to reply
to his father in the presence of the In
dians, but the moment after their depart
ure rushed into his arms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

Indulgent parents who allow their chill.
dren to eat heartily of high, seasoned food
rich pies, cake, etc., will have to use Hop
Bitters to prevent indigestion, sleepless
nights, sickness, pain, and, perhaps,
death. No family is safe without them in
the house
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
RevnIntion i'm Radaioz.

LISBON, August 5.-It is reported here
that military rising has taken place in
the Spanish province of BadajOZ on the
Portuguese frontier, and that the regular
authorities have been arrested. The tele-
graph and railway lines between Bada-
joz and POrtugalare interrupted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

The July report of Georgia crops by the
Commissioner of Agriculture show
the following condition and prospect
August l, compared with an average
crop:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
One of AIfaro's Ministers Dead
DefauIter Ferguson Pardnned

GUAYAQUH, VIA GALVESTON, August
4.-Senor Semblantes, one of Alfaro's
Ministers. died at o,clnck fn-da,-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
OF the TracL

LOUISVILLE, August 4.-The Governor
pardoned Ferguson, the defaulting CITY
Treasurer. last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

700. -
pr0porfLs-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

Mrs. 5. NJ. Robbins, Wadley, Ga, says:
81 found great relief using Browns Iron
Bitters for spinal affection of long stand
ing.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
Pierre Cot Dead.

PARIS, August 4.-Pierre August Get,
the French painter, is dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

The General Temperance BilI-The Aid
for the Manned Confederate Soldiers
The Candidates for the Judgeship-A
Revolver ReckIessly Fired in the
KimbalI House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06

either met this same woman. or one even
better dressed and more lady-like, appa-
rentiy, coming down the steps of his house
In Twenty-tirst street as he was about to
ascend them. He half thought that he
recognized in her a friend of his wife's,
and readily assented when she asked him
to walk with her and hear "a private COM
municatiOn. He listened attentively to
her imaginative efforts until he caught
both her hands under his coat seeking
his watch and studs.
A mercantile library clerk told me to-
day of literary ways that are dark. / had
alluded to the story that Kinglake wrote.
'Eothen," in his study IN England with
out ever seeing the countries he describes
in that charming book. 81 don't
know about Kinglake,7 said Mr.. Clerk.
''but l am almost certain, that what pur-
port to be books of travels in far off
quarters OF the globe have been written by
men VINO never Travelled further than this
library, and who compiled all their infor-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-06
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
IN, VIEWS OF THE TWO STATES
H. BRIEFLY TOLD.

,,.+-te i'm a COIored Chureh-Faint
. Heart Loses Fair Lady in Americas
An Effort to Wreck Train Foiled-
marley Ross Yarn in Atlanta, an d
- Items of Interest.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16
In Those Good DAYS.

After the late civil war had been going ON
Tor six or eight months, and everybody was
going for government contract and riches
President Lincoln was one day approached
by little old man, who introduced him.
self as the proprietor of u secondhand
clothing store just started in Washington,
Well, do you want colonel's commits.
sion?" asked old Abe.
Not shnst now, pellet l like govern.
ment contract"
Oats or hay 2"
"0h, noY l keep some second.hond
clothing"
And what sort of contract can you
"Vbell, / doan exactly max dot oud nv.
self, but sells members of congress
sheaper coats und VESTS und bants dan ~
odder dealer In de peespess. | like You Ia
pass some law to make EN- ruy Of me-" "
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16

BRADy's mother came to the front in a
dramatic attitude just before the execution
Of her son. Instead of tears and sorrow,
the old lady assumed the patriotic and heroic
role and threatened to disown her son II he
made any statement impicating others,
The sentimental and heroic days of the
"Roman Mother" are long since gone, and
the Victims mother would more certainly
-hsSe enjoyed the deep sympathy Of the
world had she displayed more of the wo.
man and mother and less of the fanatic
aud tigress. The crime for which BRADY
suffered was dastardly and cowardly one
aad patriotic or heroic gush under such
circumstances would simply have been lu.
dicrous had the occasion not been such q
solemn one,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16

TuLsA,I.T., May Pacific
railroad have just completed the bridge
over the Arkansas river at this point.
In few days the track Will be
laid to the new city Of Red Fork on the
west bank Of the river, where probably the
most extensive stock yards in
the far west will be established
to accommodate the great run
Of Texas cattle now being driven to this
point. The bridge is over 400 feet long
and has been bnlt in the unprecedented
short time of twenty days. 1t is expected
the new city OF Red Fork will before the
season Is over, show the largest cattle
shipments ever made from
any single point in the west.
This section of the Atlantic 4 Pacific viii
be operated by the st. Louis &
San Francisco company, shortening
the drive 1870 miles. The run from there to
St Louis will be made with special trains,
thus obviating trans shipment, etc.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16
Rich ColOred Men In Virginia.

Among the most prosperous colored men
in Richmond, the following may be in
stanced: The Rev. James Holmes, said to
be worth 5000; Joseph II. Farrar, master
builder, $4,000; Abuer Cooley, master
builder, So 600; the Rev. Richard Wells
$4,000; the Rev. William Troy, $9,OO0 the
Rev. J. Jasper, $1,000; G. Wilson, $4,000;
]. Turner & Sons, $4,000. Mr. Hill, $4,000;
William Wilkeson, IS, 900. BENJAMIN Smith,
$500; Willis Wines, 5000 Earnest East
$500 William b. Lyons, barber, $4,000
Il. U. Hobson, barber, So 900. Most of this
money Is invested In real estate. In Jack.
son ward there are moro than one hundred
colored people who own property varying
in value from $4,000 to 5000 and about
twenty in Manchester, n suburb of Rich.
mond. One of the finest residences in the
city Is owned by DR.. Ferguson, assistant
superintendent Of the central lunatic asy.
lum. Many negroes conduct successful
businesses, grocery, dye, etc.
There are some thirty colored teachers In
and around Richmond. Richmond sup.
ports fourteen colored churches, mostly Of
the Baptist denomination.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16

Last night our reporter was standing ON
Main street waiting for something to turn
up. He had written up all his points, al d
he was anxious to get enough for another
column. While he was standing there he
saw go up from the corner of Main and
Poydras streets, from the midst of
large crowd, balloon. 1t went
up very rapidly and was as
beautiful a sight, being carried aloft
by heated air from a sponge of burn
ing Kerosene, as ever was seen. Ii arose
about Thousand feet, as near as could be
estimated, in less than minute, and then
striking western current went rapidly
westward and remsined in sight fully half
an hour, growing smaller aud smaller by
degrees until 1t finally faded from view en-
urely. II was expected that it would burst
every minute but it did not as long as il re-
manned in sight,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16
TO ADVERTISERS.
WEDNESDAY, DAY. 10. 1883
rnE members OF the Dallas Press Recel

rHE members OF the Dallas fress heceP-
ton committee are requested TO bsprompt-
iy on hand on this, wednesda,
morning. with their badges, to receive and
escort TO the press headq narters, at the
Board of Trade rooms, Elm street, the
m ,mbers of the Texas Press Association,
attending the convention to begin Its ST. +,
t Ing this morning. A registry book will te
there where members vii please regist' I
their names, and il on the Association
roll, they will receive the membership
badges. Following are the members of the
reception committee
Union Depot-H. G, JONES, MN NORTON
p. S. Prours. w, d. WYLrE, LIP. MYERS
EuoEsE DUNCAN.
Santa Fe-FRANK DoEEMus, A. B. Mol
TOW, l.. W. COLEMAN, Il. p. TooLE, A. j.
ALDRrDoE.
Texas & Pacific. Down Town.. II
WorroRD, w. |. DIAL, W. IL. PATTERSON
u. II. HioKox, G. +. ALDERMAN, and r. @
BUogNER.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16

PULITZER, of the Post. Dispatch Of st
Louis. who has bought the New York
World, has attempted herculeap task,
being nothing more nor less than the reor.
ganization of the Democracy Of New York
by ignoring any clubs or factions, in other
words so far rs the world is concerned
"sitting down on" both Irving Hall, Tam
many and the County Democracy at once.
Mr.. PULITZER II successful will be entitled
to the gratitude ofthe National Democracy,
but he must remember that these organi-
cations have been in New York much
longer than he has, know more about the
political methods Of the metropolis and are
backed by wealth, numbers and mastery
organization. II will be q source of salts
faction 10 find the World hencelbrth u
paper for the National Democra cy o. any
rate, as puLirzER proposes to make II, and
freed from the influence Of cliqu es, clubs
and rings. What tho county needs is a
National Democratic paper and the World
a. as oA,is upon Will Oh under the proper
anagsment and caro- to build such
journal,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16

The man who lays in a bona iide DAMON
and PyruIAs role nowadays IL certainly n
hero in the best use of that term. Goodness
aud selIishness are so universally the rule
that to find man who is willing to suffer
deprivation and disgrace for one no nearer
than a brother is to find a rare specimen
humanity indeed. GOVERNOR BLACKBURN
has Just pardoned from the penitent iary of
Kentucky man who took upon his own
shoulders brothers crime, and has been
for several years serving out the penalty
the law. II Is one Of the most remarkable
cases Of the time.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16
IgANgAe rITy NApUrr
MILE. OLGA's LOVERS.
a Queer Case In to Carcassonne Correc-
tional Tribunal.

a Queer Case in to CarcassOnne Correc-
tional Tribunal.
Nine, de Pointies, widow of forty-seyen,
with large landed property, inhablts a
chateau, with an only child, Mile. Olga, a
beautiful girl only twenty -one. This lady
has for steward one Poncignon, who, with
his wife, possessed her entire confidence.
The Poncignons conceived the idea of find
ing husbands for both Indies, and obtaining
handsome commission on the achieve
ment They began with the widow, and
found for her genuine but penniless mar.
Quis, NJ. de Lostanges, of Toulouse. They
negotiated so cleyerly that Nine. de Pon.
ties accepted him, and he signed bills for
60,OO0 francs in favor of Poncignon,
payable after the marriage Unlortu-
nately for himself and the result of the
combination the marquis, intoxicated with
success, got literally intoxicated at a de,
jenner at the lady shouse, and so conducted
himself that he vas turned out, with orders
not to show his face there again. The Co..
900 francs became valueless, but, nothing
daunted, the Poncignons found another
nob'eman, Baron Armandcrie d. Arberat
foi Mile. Olga, and so csjoled her mother
that she drained her parental authority to
the utmost to force the young lady to take
him. But Olga had her own views. She
did not like the baron, and ran away to
Marseilles with cooper named Sgnourel.
Then Poncignon and the baron, with the
full authority of the mother, organized a
capturing party, such as was frequent in
old times in Ireland, to take possession
OF Mile. Olga and carry her bodily
away from the seductive Slgnourel. Five
braves were enlisted for this service, but
Signourel and his faithful lady got wind of
the project, and when they got to Mar
settles Olga was out of the way. Nine.
de Pointies herself, hearing of the failure,
came to Marseilles and fired revolver at
the landlord Of Signourel and Olga. Olga
had married Signourcl but the marriage
will probably be disputed for wont of ma.
ternal consent. Meanwhile Baron d'Ar,
berat and Poncignon are sentenced to a
months Imprisonment for their attempt
to carry of Mile. Olga, and their two princi-
pal auxiliaries to twenty and fifteen days
respectively. Five minor accomplices are
fined l6f each. The revolver shot fired by
Nine. de Pointies, which we must suppose
the court did not consider serious, was
only punished by 81. fiue.-[Paris Cor. Lon.
don NeWs
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-16


Mn. JEFFERSON LEVY, well known law.
luand politician OF New York city, and
ltpresent owner Of Monticello, the home
l.TmoMAs JEFFERSON has lust returned to
Jew York after an extended tour of the
suthern states and been interviewed by
y reporter Of one Of the Metropolitan pa.
pes. His remarks are corroborative Of all
that has been said Of late touching the
prosperous and promising condition Of the
south. lie pronounces the condition of all
the southern states astonishingly crafty
Ing and their future astonishingly bright.
II Ia source Of great satisfaction TO south
srners 10 see northern aud eastern repre-.
sentative men whose observations are val.
liable and whose remarks are influential
continue 70 come among US and speak so
enooutagingly Of ". IL these very men
noph return but few, five or six years
3 oenoe y most, the progress that would un.
<9eo(lonAhly conf,ont them would prov,
y more . source Of assonlshmsnt e