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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
AN ADROIT SWINDLE.
Washington Firms Victimized by Two
Men With a Thermomet eter-

A number of prominent Washington
merchants have just discovered that thev
have been yictimized by plausible and
adroit swindling scheme. A few weeks
ago two well-dressed men entered the
store of John f. Ellis q Co., the
music dealers, and asked Mr.. Bailey,
manager for the firm, to place an adver-
tising card in n large case which was
to contain a thermometer and be
hung at Drew's drug store. Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. Bailey,
after finding that Mr.. Drew had given a
guarantee that the case should remain up
one year, agreed to insert an advertising
card. The men returned afterwards and
showed Mr.. Bailey the case containing
the thermometer and his card, giving him
a small key with which he could unlock
the case and change his advertisement at
any time. The case was put up. but
day or two ago the men returned.
and on the preteXt that the ther-
mometer did not register correctly, carried
1t of, promising to return with it in a day
or two. They have not been seen since.
The sign being now practically worthless
has been taken down and the swindled
merchants are taking up a collection
among themselves to buy thermometer,
The swindlers made about 500 by the
operation, and inquiry has developed the
fact that they used the same thermometer
to practice similar sWindle in numerous
other places. Messrs. Singleton & HOeke
and Davis, the photographer, were among
the other firms SWindled
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Run1ing for Big Stakes.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 5.-The re-
suit of tO-day's races are as follows:
FIRST RACE-Five furlOngs. 1t was
won by Granite with MOla second and
Hurding third. The time was :06.
SECOND RACE-One mile and Il quar-
ter. Sovereign Pat won with Titford Sc
cond and BrOcade third. The time was
2:1413.
THIRD RACE-One mile anda quarter.
Saunterer was first with Wallensee Sc
cOnd and AthtOne third. The time was
2:13.
FOURTH RACE-One mile. 1t was won
by Carson, with Aleck Ament second and
Pope Leo third. The time was :4612.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
VaIuabIe Ne,v Metal

WASHINGTON, May Cd. Erwin Sher-
man, the metallurgist of Boston, has just
concluded here a series of experiments
upon a new metal recently discovered by
him. With a view to ascertaining its fit
ness, as compared with other metals for
telegraph wires, experiments, it is said,
show that wire made of this metal has
great tenacity, does not rust and is su-
perior in point of cOnductivity to any
wire now used for electrical purposes.
The metal which has nearly the specific
gravity and somewhat the appearance OF
silver, can be produced, it is said, at a
cost of = ppnfS nor mound
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

GIENN's SULPHUR SOAP beauties the
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SACRIFICED BY FIRE.
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollar
Worth of Property i'm Ruins.

Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
Worth of Property i'm Ruins
UNION CITY, IND, May "a destruc-
tive fire broke out here last night about
6:3O O'Clock in the extensive lumber yard
and planning mill of Peter kuntz & Co.
The flames spread very quickly owing to
high wind and the Unsatisfactory work
ing of the water works and by O'Clock
most of the western portion of the city
was in ruins. The loss is estimated at
S2j0.000.
RoNDOUT, May "a fire this morning
destroyed tive dwellings, two barns and
some sheds. Two children of Mr.. COhn-
David, aged 4, and Rosa, aged T., years,
were burned to death.
CAIRO, ILL, May 5.-HOlliday Bros.
warehouse and Office on the Ohio levee
burned this morning. The loss is $50, 600.
The property was uninsured
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
CRASHES IN BUSINESS.
Several Large Mercantile Houses Hea'
InNnIrnA

Several Large Mercantile Houses Heav-
iIy Involved.
BosToN, May 5.-Dispatches state that
the large distillery house of George and
Thomas Farthing, at Buffalo, n. Y, is
embarrassed, and that II. f. Gillet Il Sons,
dealers in liquor in the same city, and
sherman, Howe q Co., grain and flour
dealers in New York, are involved in the
failure. The latter firm say that they and
sherman, Howe q Co. are only Temporal
rily embarrassed. They have sold grain
to the Farthings and the Farthings' papers
have gone to protest for a large amount,
but they think that these will be paid in
full if allowed time.
ATLANTA, May Be. G. Crosse, the
tailor, assigned tonight. His liabilities
are $11, 900, but his assets are sufficient to
cover them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Can't Make Anvthinc TT-o :,

simmons Liver Regulstar, prepared by
:, d. Zellin a. CO. yis steadily gaining popu-
larityl and is ene Of the inSispensabies in
every iamlly that has given it trial. No
2tler remedy within our knowledge can
NIL Its place, ! have been practicing
medicine for twenty years, and have never
been able to put up vegetable compound
that would like Simmons Liver Regulator,
promptly and effectively move the liver
to action and at the same time aid Gin
stead of weakening the digestive and as
sinilatlve powers of the system.
L. NJ. HINTON, NJ. u,
WASHINGTON. Ark,
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GOLD BRICK" SWINDLE.
Arrest of Wicked Old Bird-His
Method of Securing Victims.
Ne1D York Oueej1J


Joseph Eaton, alias G. Z. Bond, was
held for trial by United States Commits
sioner Shields, to-day, for illegally using
the mails in forwarding his ''gold brick''
swindle. Among letters found on
him were some from John r. Low
ther, of Boston, and Henry c. Young, of
Winstead, Conn, EatOn's, alias Bonds
method of swindling was an old
trick. Upon securing a victim, he would
take him to his rooms or some office and
show him a gold. brick, a sample of the
bullion to be disposed of. In the event of
his customers showing hesitancy Or
doubling the genuineness of the brick,
Eaton would disperse all doubts by saw
ing off corner Of it and accompanying
the party to any jeweler, who, upon ap-
plying the usual tests, would pronounce
it pure gold. In this way trade won Id
be effected, and the customer, upon re-
turning home with his ''gold brick"
would find that he had been swindled as
the body of the brick was of some base
metal, plated, the only gold of value be-
ing the little corner sawed off by the
sharper,
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MUSCLE VERSUS MONEY.
Progress of Brawn's Bitter Warfar
Against Cash.

Against Cash.
ST. PAUL, May 5.-Six hundred labor
ers on the Manitoba Railway, between
Mevin and Lake Minnetonka, asked
for an advance of wages from 81 80 to
81 10 per day. The leaders in the affair
yesterday morning threw down their
tools and declared that no one should
work until the advance was made. They
then started down the track stopping the
men at work. All cars were run off the
track, and further threats. not vet carried
cut, were made, A portion Of the crew
under the direct control of the railroad
have resumed work under the protection
of armed men.
LYNCHBURG, May j.-The strike of the
tobacco stemmers and cigar makers ended
IN the formers accepting the terms of the
employers and in the manufacturers con-
ceding the points of difference with the
latter, eXceptin a single instance. More
trouble with the roll makers is appre-
hended, as a number of these operatives
are working under nOn-uniOn regulations
and are to-day threatened by the labOring
gGSOpiqtioO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
AduIterated Teas.

An injunction order issued out of the
Superior Court, New York. on Friday
last on application Ofthe Board of Health.
peremptOrily tOrbidding the sale Of3.6O0
packages of Pingsuey teas on the ground
that they had been adulterated and We're
therefore impure and unWhOlesOme. The
teas which were thus condemned were
said to be the property of a Boston firm.
and consisted of over three hundred
thousand pounds.
The attention of the Health Board was
called to the matter few DAYS previous
by Mr.. II. G. Meyer, editor of the SdnitGry
Engineer. Mr.. Meyer said that he had
learned from Charles G. Boardman and
William McGregOr, tea dealers and ex-
perts, that the teas in question were adul-
terated and unfit for food. A number of
samples were submitted to the Health
Commissioners and referred to Professor
Chandler for analysis. The complaint
was found to be correct and the Commits
sloners decided to begin proceedings with
the view of preventing the sale of the teas
Professor Chandler appeared before Judge
Sedgwick, in the Superior Court, and on
his af1daYit, which was accompanied by
the statements of several other experts,
an injunction was granted.
Professor Chandler declared that the
teas were adulterated and unfit for food.
He had examined twenty-six samples of
them and discovered that thew
were mixed with mineral sub.
stances and were an imitation
of another and better article, and if al.
lowed to be sold they would be distributed
among the small dealers and thereby
cause great injury and damage. He
found the teas, he further declares,
colored, coated and powdered so as to de-
ceive the public. Other parties made
long statements concerning the teas. de-
claring in substance that blue coloring
had been used, and that they had been
powdered with sOapstone,
The health authorities, fortified with
these atlidavits, acted in accordance with
the provisions of laws of the State of
New York, and also under certain 500.
tiOns of the Sanitary Code, One section
OF the state law referring 70 teas makes
1t mlsdemeanor to sell them ''if coIOred.
or coated, orpolished, or powdered, where,
by damage is concealed, or made to ap-
pear better than they really are, or Of
greater Yalue," Congress at the last ses-
sion also passed stringent law against
the importation of adulterated teas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

Nihi1iSm in Russia.

ST. PETERBURG, May 5.-It is believed
that the authorities at Moscow have been
invested with power to arrest a number
of persons who have been actingly sus-
piciOusly in that city, and to detain them
until the coronation of the Car has taken
place.
Much i'll feeling exists in some of the
regiments of the army owing to the fact
that rewards are being offered to men to
induce them to testify against comrades
who are known to be Nihihsts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
TERRORIZED BY OUTLAWS.
An Arkansas County the Victim of their
Daring DepredatIOns.

ST. LOUIS, May 5.-Van Buren, county,
Arkansas, is being terrOrized by two es-
capped convicts named James Miller and
Thomas katharin, who have made an al
most inaccessible part of Boston noun
tain their refuge. They commit all man.
ner OF depredatiOns. not even stopping at
murder. These acts have continued un-
til almost the entire population of that
region has become aroused. At last ac-
counts party of 20 men, including some
of tie best citizens of Van Buren, county,
under command of Col. Richard Poe,
started after the outlaws. Should they
be found they will be killed on sight, but
as Miller and Katharin are well armed
and most desperate men, it is feared that
some of their pursuers will be slain be-
fore they are captured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

Although it may be stretching point'A
to say that knitting is as old as Methu-
selah, there is ample nro0f that it was
known to the anpieat Egyptians. Knit
ted stockings taken from the grave of aa
ggypttan mummy are shown in the col.
lection Of the Louvre, il Paris; the fine
ssheep's wool Of which they are knitted.
is browE, With age. Egyptian stockings
aana SOCKS closely resemble the ones
knitted at the present day, the only diff
ference in shaping being at the toe Of the
stockings. While ours end in a ronndad
point, theirs are separated into two egsaI
divisions like two fingers Of a Glove. bnt
larger, and between these divisions tbe
straD 10 hold The aandal pras dra,.., ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Touched or by lightning.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 5.-lt was
discovered to-day that flash OF lightning
had struck the wire bell rope at the Stan
ton air shaft, passing down into the mine
and igniting the gas.
4 similar occurrence took place during
the storm last night at the Franklin Coal
Company's slope, demOlishing vast
amount of timber work in the pit and
doing much damage to the workings
Had the slope been in operation at the
time there would have been a serious loss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

change to-day expelled Gustaff a. Reek-
nagel, Vice President of the Exchange.
He was expelled for violating the rules
and failing to answer a summons from
the Complaint Committee. Mr. Reekna-
gel is well known. Lately he has tailed
to meet his obligations and has gone short
on margins, His brokers, VIM. Scott 4
Sons. have sued him for So. 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
RiiIs and Stocks i'm England.

LONDON, May 5.-The ECONOMIST says:
1.-The rate of discount for bank bills, GO
davs to three months, is 3 per cent, and
for trade bills, 60 days to three months,
3L@3% per cent. a fear of dearer money
has checked the bull speculation. SueZ
canal shares have fallen 13 points. Cen
traI Pacific has risen points, Denver
and Rio Grande mortgage, 81; Denver
and Rio Grand common, 3; and Norfolk
and Western preferred, Oregon and
California first mortgage, and Wabash
and Canada Southern -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Powders Hideous mission.

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND, May 5.-An
explosion has occurred in the government
powder magazine situated in Priddy's
yard in Portsmouth harbor. The build
ing was completely demolished and two
persons were killed and number in
IuPed, five of whom fatally. The explo-
sion was caused by an accident while
filling shells.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
\ Love Tragedy.

WORCESTER, MASS, May 5.-This af-
ternoon Frank Mann, of oxford, shot Mrs.
Mary +. Moore, of MIillbury, through the
head at James Deans boarding house,
near Millbury. He then shot himself
through the temple, killing himself
instantly. Mrs. Moore lived only ten
minutes. She had been deserted by her
husband and was expecting a divorce.
Since her separation she had received the
attentions of Mr.. Mann, W 10 was wild
over with one living child. The Moores
nISn had n child.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
RradIauph,s Reieotion

LONDON, May 5.-In the House of Com
mons yesterday afternoon the motion for
the previous question pending the pro-
position of Sir Stafford Northcote that
Mr.. Bradlaugh be not allowed to take the
oath had been carried instead of being de-
feated the effect would have been to pre-
vent the putting of Sir Stafford's motion.
The ultimate result would have been
therefore that in the absence of any in
structiOns from the House such as he had
sought the Speaker would have been COM
PEELED to permit Mr.. Bradlaugh to take
the oath as he requested at the opening
of the session. The successful operation
of the previous question was the chief
hope of the supporters of Mr.. Bradlaugh,
who announces that he has in view of
yesterdays development decided to visit
his constituents and to formally tender
his resignation as their elected represen-
tatiVp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

MADRID, May 5.-Many grave compIi-
cations which We're threatened during
the sittings of the Budget Committee, have
been safely gotten rid of. The Finance
Minister, who was hostile to some of the
measures brOached, is now in sympathy
with the reforms proposed by Senior
Moret, and the credit of Sj,OOO,0O0 pesetas
for public work which was projected,
will be withdrawn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

NEW YORK, May 5.-While Miss Mary
L. Self, highly respected young lady of
this city, and her sister, Fanny }. Waters,
were driving through Central Park yes
terday, the horses became frightened.
and dashed madly through the crowded
drives. Miss Self threw herself from
the coach. striking upon her head and
breaking her neck. She died in few
minutes. The team was stopped further
ON. and Mrs. Waters was not injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
FirIltinr in Peru.

LIMA. PERU, May j.-The DldrO on
ci,tI reports that Col. CantO has had two
engagements with Gen. CaSceres' forces
at Balconiello and Pampas de Ticaya. In
both cases he routed the enemy, captur-
Ing a cannon and forty rifles. The Chilli
ans had four killed and twelve wounded,
and the MOntenerOs 80 killed. Gen. Car
ceres is at Tarta. His troops are de-
mnrnliZpd
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A Splendid RemedH for lung niseasa.

DIR. Robt Newton, late President of the
and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, used
DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam in his practica
He. always said that 30 good a remedy
ought not to be considered merely as q
patent medicine, but that it ought to be
prescribed freely by every physician as
sovereign remedy in all cases of Lung dis
eases. 1t is a sure cure for CONSUMPTION,
and has no equal for all pectoral com
plants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

PHILADELPHIA, May. 5.-The jury in
the case of Ellis L. Phipps, eX-almshousI
superintendent, charged with forgery
after being out all night, returned Z
verdict of ''guilty," this morning.
Mr.. Phipps' counsel asked for an arrest
of Judgment and requested to be allowed
four days to prepare motion for new
frinI- The court granted the request.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
A BATTLE WITH APACHEs.
Twelve of the Indians and Three of the
Federal Troops Killed.

NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-The Times
DemocrdfS HermOsillO, Mexico, special
says: "An engagement took place yes
terday 1853 miles east of here, between
Apaches and Federal troops, which re-
suited in the defeat of the indians, who
sustained the loss of twelve killed and
many wounded. The troops lost three
killed and five wounded. The fight last
ed an hour and forty minutes.
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Sentenced for SANDER.

HAMBURG, May 5.-Five Socialists
have been sentenced to terms of imprison.
ment varying from to 3 months for cir
culating pamphlets slandering Prince
Riannrclr
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Hail Birds Take FIighf.

ST. PAUL, MINI, May 5.-Six men un-
der Indictment for various crimes, con-
fined in the county jail, escaped last even
ing. They sawed off the lock on one cell
and then called to the night watchman
that one of the men was hanging himself
No sooner had the watchman entered the
cell than he was knocked down and his
keys taken from him. He was then
gagged and the other cells were unlocked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Struck bv Liebtnin@

WINONA, MINI, May 6.-During a
light thunder shower here this afternoon.
three little daughters of Jacob Morowiz
were playing in the street under an um-
brella, when they were struck by light
ming. The two Older. girls, aged nine and
eleven years, were instantly killed, and
the third, aged six years, was paralvzed
ON her RIGHT side. but will RECOVER
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
NTnr,Inrnd for stick.

JAMESTOWN, DAKOTA, May 5.-Last
two surveyors named CLANCY Hilligars,
of Bedford county, Pennsylvania, and
William Ferte. Hilligars knocked Ferte
down and was choking him when the lat
fer stabbed his assailant in the stomach
fatally. The quarrel related to stick of
wood which Hilligars proposed to use as
n nilIouv and which Ferte burned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Fast Time ON the Atlantic

NEW YORK, May 6.-The steamer
Alaska, Captain Murray, from Liverpool
and Queenstown, which arrived here
to-day, made the trip from Queenstown in
six days, twenty-three hours and forty
eight minutes, thus beating her former
time of seven days, one hour and fifty
minutes, which had heretofore been the
quickest time on record,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Lives Lost bv Earthouake.

LONDON, May "a dispatch from
Tabreese, Persia, reports that the city
has been visited by an earthquake which
destroyed a great many houses and caus-
ed the death of Il large number of persons.
shock of earthquake occurred in Helena
about II: :45 o'clock yesterday morning,
the wave moving from east to west. 1t
affected the public school building, pro-
ducing a rocking motion, and causing for
a few moments some alarm among the
pupils. Houses in several parts of the
city experienced the shock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
The Obituary Record

DUBLIN, May 6.-The Right Hon. Rich
ard Deasey, Judge OF the Court Of Appeals
Of Ireland, is dead. He was born in 1879
ana was appointed Judge in 1878,
LONDON, May 6,-L0uis Viardof. the
French author, Is dead in the eiShty.fbird
year Of his age, -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Boycotting in New York

NEW YORK, May b.-At tO-day's meet
ing of the Central Labor Union it was de-
clded to call q mass meeting to oppose
Queens birthday. 1t was also decided to
boycott Kinney Bros, the tobacco manu-
facturers, as their hands are on a strike.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Myra Gaines Judgment.

NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-Judge Billings
of the United States Circuit Court to-day
rendered final decree in the case of Myra
Clark Gaines VS.. the city of New Orleans,
giving a Judgment against the defendant
for 81. .925, ,667, with per cent. interest till
maid. with costs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 6.-lndicatiOns
for Monday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair
weather and, winds mostly northeasterly,
stationary or higher temperature ana
r,r.nssIIrp
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II Georgia LINZ Numerous Progeny

\ Georgia Lady's Numerous Progeny.
BLACKsHEAR, May 5.-Mrs. q. Brown.
who resides three miles from this village,
gave dinner yesterday on the occasion
of her seventy-secOnd birthday, at which
there were present seventy-twO children,
grand and great grandchildren. 1t may
be added that In addition to those present,
there are thirty-fOur other descendants OF
Mrs. Brown still living. Mrs. Brown is
the last of her original family.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Ren,e,nbering a Victory

MEXICO, May 5.-To-day is a national
holiday in honor of ZaragOsas' victory at
Pueblo in 1862 It was celebrated Win
r,uch enthusiasm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
HANGED 2T

NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-The PicdyHne'S
Monroe special says; ''Robert Jutler, col
ored. y wears old, was hanged at Column
bia. Caldwell parish. yesterday for the
murder of George Burris IN July, $50.
The gallows was erected IN front Oh Tue
pOurt bOuspn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Diaz at Home.

MEXICO, May 5.-Gen. Diaz and party
arrived last night in a special train from
Vera Cruz. and received an enthusiastic
nnbIic welcome at the depot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
Won Moltke in Good Health.

LONDON, May "a Berlin dispatch to
the Ne1oS says that the Count Won Moltke,
who is in good health, has started for
Switzerland on an extended furlough.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07
AHorror Made More Horrible

VICTORIA, B. c., May 6.-Later news as
TO the burning of the steamer Grappler
increases the extent Of the calamity. At
least 20 lives were lost. Only two bodies
have been recovered, The survivors give
narrowing accounts of the disaster.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-07

zLydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a positive cure fQr all those
weaknesses so common to our'best female
pOpulatiOn.