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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
A TELLER EMBEzzLEs 5000
The West side Bank of New York the
Victim of His Pilferings.

The West side Bank of New York the
Victim of His Pilferings.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Charles A.
Hinckley, paying teller of the West Side
Bank, this city, has embezzled $685. of
the banks funds and departed for regions
unknown. The embezzlement was dis
covered last Wednesday. Mr.. Hinckley
dM not appear at the bank Wednesday
morning, and, not answering to a summons
sent to his house on East SiXty-eighth
street, it was suspected that something was
wrong. After business hours the books
of the bank were overhauled and it was
found that there was a large deficit, the
exact amount of which was not ascer-
tanned till to night, when the officers of the
bank concluded their investigation. They
make statement in which they saw
''We find upon a careful examination
that our capital stock of $2O0,OO0is intact,
and there is a surplus standing on our
books of 500, 1872 to the credit of the bank.
There is to be added to this surplus bonds
OF $4,000 of the paying teller given by the
Fidelity and Indemnity Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
The Metropolitan Bank Sound.

NEW YORK, May 23.-The bank officials
say that the reports in circulation that
the Metropolitan Bank is about to so into
liquidation, are without foundation; that
the entire banking interest are behind the
Metropolitan, and that the depositors will
be paid in full. The question of winding
up the affairs has not been thought of
yet. 1t is further stated that the
President has to-day. for the first time
siuce his election, solicited his friends to
open accounts in the bank, feeling assur-
ed from his examination of its affairs that
it is perfectly sound.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
The stock Exchange pre.id.n,

NEW YORK, May ga resolution has
been read by the Chairman of the New
York Stock Exchange to the effect that
the Governing Committee so alter the
constitution that the position of Presi.
dent OF the exchange should be a salaried
one, ana instead OF being elected for one
year, snail serve for number of years.
Inc members OF the board have signihed
their approval of this measure. which
goes to the Governing Committee for final
action. The Governing Committee will
decide on the salary and term Of office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Fisk & Hatch's Bonds

NEW YORK, May 23.-The syndicate
which took government bonds from Fisk
& Hatch is composed OF l. & S. Wormser,
Lewis 7. Hoyt, j. B. Colgate, and the
United States Trust Company. 1t is
stated that the syndicate took all the firm
had. By this operation. banks and others
having loans on the bonds are relieved
and Fisk a. Hatch are placed in better
position to adjust their affairs. The bonds
were sold at a good price. The amount is
withheld officially, but street rumor puts
it at $12, 100000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
The New Mail Route to Mexico.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The Railway
Mail Bureau has completed the schedule
for mail service between points in the
United States and the City of Mexico.
The service Will be daily, and the running
time between New York and the City Of
Mexico will be six days, twenty-three
hours and ten minutes, while the return
trip will be made in seven days, one hour
and twenty minutes. The distance is
3,749 miles, 1,224 miles of railroad being
in Mexico. Starting from New York at s
o'clock in the morning, the mail will ar
rive in the City of Mexico at 10 O'Clock
in the morning. Coming northward the
mail will leave Mexico at o'clock in the
evening, reaching New York at 1920
O'Clock in the evening. The following
cities are on the line of communication
Pittsburg, Columbus, Ohio, indianapolis,
st. Louis, Sedalia, Mo-, Kansas City, La
Junta, Col, RincOn, n. NJ, and Ell Paso,
Texas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
THE ENGLISH GRAIN MARKET.
oKLAHoMA's INVASION.
Plans of the Troops to Prevent the On
slaught of the COlOnists

Plans of the Troops to Prevent the On
slaught of the COlOnists.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The following
kilograms concerning the movements of
persons who have been trying to force
their way into Oklahoma lands have been
transmitted by the Secretary of War to
the Secretary of the Interior:
FORT RENO, INDIAN TERRITORY
May 9, 1854.
To tie Adjutant General Of tho Department OF
Missouri:
A courier just from Lieut.. Dav, who is on
the Clmmaron, reports that the intruders
have made serious resistance to Lieut.. Dav
lie has arrested thirty-fve, but many more
are coming and they may Overpower him BY
numbers. l send Capt. Carroll, with all the
available cavalry at my post, this afternoon.
| have asked the commanding officer at Fort
sill for two troops Of cavalry at his post.
LSignedl DEVICES,
Major Commanding
The commanding officer at Fort Sill
telegraphs as follows:
1.-TWO troops Of the Ninth Cavalry are here
ready to comply with telegram of the I'm
instant, should Maj. Devices require their
services.
"[Sgnedl BEYER
"CommandinC,n .
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
ENGLAND AND EGYPT.
No News Received from Gen. Gordon in
Over q Month.

LONDON, May 23.-In the House Of
Commons to-day, Lord Edmund Fitz-
maurice, Under Foreign Secretary, stated
that no news had been received from
Gen. Gordon since April 10. A further
confidential message had been sent to
Gen. Gordon. The Mudir of Dongola be-
lieves that a messenger has entered Khar-
tOum, and is unable to return. Ell Mahdi,
Lord Edmund said, is at Rabari. 1t is re-
ported that his followers prevent him
from going to the White Nile. Premier
Gladstone said that no definite news had
been received concerning affairs at Ber-
Der and DongOla, but the reports were re-
assuring. He refused to make any state
ment about the reports Of the treachery of
the Mudir of DOngOla.
In consequence of the Porte absolutely
insisting on the abolition of the favored
nation clause, commercial negotiations
between the powers have reached a dead.
lock.
Russia and England especially insist
that the clause shall be inserted in the
convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
WIFE MURDER AT BRENTWOOD
n Negro, After Vainly Trying to Get His
Wife to Live with Another Man, Shoots

a Negro, After Vainly Trying to Get His
Wife to Live with Another Man, Shoots
Her.
BRENTWOOD, GA, May 23.-Henry
Haze, colOred, of this place, recently grew
weary Of living with his wife, named
Charlotte, and, after a few unpleasant
words, they separated. A few days later
Haze met a negro friend named Thomas
johnson, and told him to induce the de-
serted wife to become left-handed Mrs.
johnson. The woman refused to do
so. Haze then attempted to per-
suade her to obey his wishes by a
personal interview. She continuing to be
obdurate he threatened to kill her if she
persisted in her refusal. Not long after
this interview Haze and johnson saw the
woman talking to another negro named
AlOnzO Rich. Haze discharged a gun at
them, wounding Rich in the side and the
woman in the forehead. 1t is expected
that she will die, some Of the shot having
penetrated the brain. Neither Haze nor
johnson have been apprehended as yet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Dinglev,s Shipping Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The Speaker is
now expected to announce the House
conferees on the Dingley shipping b i'll
as amended by the Senate on Monday. 1t
is believed that these cOnferees will be
lima, and Dingley. Mr.. Frye's absence
will not delay the committees action
He left declnation of his position on the
committee with the President of the Sen.
ate to be used in case the committee had
to act in his absence. Mr.. Conger, OF
Michigan, will probably be appointed in
his stead. There is still no reason to be.
lieye that either the bounty or the free
ship clause will be found in the bill when
it is reported from the conference com.
mittpp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Mr. Hewitt Gives

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The Ways and
Means Committee had notified Mr.. Hewitt
that his tariff was to be considered at
noon to-day. 1t was afternoon before the
committee met. Then it did not have a
quorum. The committee does not pro-
pose to report the changes in the tariff
and internal revenue rates included in
the bill. 1t will simply report the admin
istrative sections. Mr.. Hewitt has in
sisted all along that the whole bill would
be reported with possibly some amend
ments, but he begins to see THAT the day
has passed for tariff reduction legislation
at this session. If any revenue reduction
occurs it will be made in bill repeating
the tobacco and fruit spirits taxes, which
is to be BROUGHT forward next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
u. 5. Grant, Jr., on Hand.

NEW YORK, May 23-U. S. Grant, Jr.,
came from Morristown, n. j., his home,
this morning, to the Office of the late firm
of Grant & Ward. He laughed at the ru-
NOR of mis- supposed flight to Canada. He
says that he has no intention of leaving,
bat intends to remain and attend to the
business which will necessarily grow out
of his financial imbrOglio. Col. Fred
Grant is also in the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Tronhles nf fhe NYhislr -

CINCINNATI, May 23.-At the last mo-
ment yesterday a sale Offifteen barrels of
high wines was reported at 10I-a fall of
10 cents. The sale was promptly chal-
lenged. To-day the committee sustained
the sale, but the whisky men agreed to
make the price 10S to-day. The trouble
had its origin in the neglect of one of the
Iowa distillers to pay his assessment
pool and his threats to break the market.
The pool continues in control Of the mar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Dun & Co.'s. Report.

failures of last week throughout the coun-
try, as reported to r. G.. Dun & Co., num-
Der for the United States 212, and for Can
ada 100, total of 332, as against 229 last
week, an increase of 103 failures. The in
crease is evenly distributed among the
Middle and Western States, but there is a
considerable increase to note in Canada
and New York
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
MKEITHEN's EXPIATION.
Two Thousand People Present-The
MalefactOr Calm and Confident.

Two Thousand People Present-The
MaIefactor Calm and Confident.
WAYCROss, GA, May 23.-John Nc
Keithen eXpiated his crime of murder
upon the gallows here to-day in the
presence of about 1000 people. In the
Jail last night he was very quiet and ex-
hibited no fear. He slept we'll and eat a
good breakfast this morning. He refused
to talk at the Jail, saying, "You will hear
it all out there" The condemned man
arrived at the gallows at 80 O'Clock
and Immediately ascended the platform
with his spiritual advisers. At - 2o'clOck
he called for Mr.. McDuflie and asked him
to talk for him. Mr.. McDuffie said that
he reared McKeithen, taking him when
he was s years old. He had ALWAYS been
good and obedient boy until the day of
the murder. Mr.. McDu1fie was deeply
affected, stopping in his narrative and cry
ing bitterly. McKeithen called three of
his associates, cautioned them to profit
by his example and bade them sad fare
well. He acknowledged the business of
bis sentence, confessed his crime, and
said: 81 am willing to go.' The moose
and black cap were~ adjusted and the
Sheriff warned him that he had but two
minutes to live. He called out ''gOod-bye
everybody" The drop fell at 12:30-1
o CLOCK standard Time. HIS neck was
broken by the fall. He was pronounced
dead in eight minutes. John McKeithen
was twenty-one years old and a native of
North Carolina. Everything passed off
quietly. The best of order prevailed.
HISTORY OF THE CRIME.
On January last, at 7. p. Jordan's
turpentine farm, near GlenmOre, Ware
county, John McKeithen and Tom Nc
Crimon, colored, became involved in a
quarrel about a woman. The evidence
shows that McKeithen had gone with the
hands in the woods to cut boxes. and was
sitting around the fire whetting his
ak when McCrimon came up
and asked him why he went to
his woman's house and beat her-saving
"the next time you do it you will have to
try me-" McCrimOn continued talking to
him, when McKeithen suddenly sprang
up and said, ''YOu have said enough. ,
and then suiting his actions to the words.
buried the blade of a turpentine ak in
McCrimOn's shoulder, cutting part of
the shoulder away, and sever.
ing some of the upper ribs.
McCrimOn was taken to his house. where
he died from his wounds January %. Nc
Keithen was ably defended but the pre-
ponderance of evidence was against him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Owens q NIercer,s schednles.

NEW YORK, May %, II P.M.-The in
solvent schedules of the firm of Owens &
Mercer, filed to-day, show liabilities of
5000, 46S, nominal assets of $SS, ,397, actual
assets Of $2S,045. The schedules show
that stocks and bonds of nominal value of
$57S, ,S33 were pledged to the Bank of the
Republic for loans, the market value of
which is about $134,000, or just sufficient
to pay the claims of the bank. eThe unse-
cured liabilities amount to only SOL, 1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

NORFOLK, va, May 23.-Full returns
from the municipal election yesterday
were not made until this morning. Lamb.
Republican, is reelected Mayor by a ma
jOrity Of 80, against 300 at the last cleo
tion. The rest of the Republican ticket
was elected except for members of the
Council, which is Democratic by large
maiOrities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
The "JeannotteY Investigation.

are expected from the Jeanette sub
committee, one signed by the two Demo-
Gratis, Mr.. Buchanan of Georgia and Mr..
Nelson of New Jersey, to take the Collins
side of the controversy; and the other
signed by the Republican member, Mr..
BOutelle, to take the side of the Jean
nette's officers. Nothing will come of it
at all in the House,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Cameron's Presidential preference

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Don Cameron
writes that he will be here this week.
There is considerable speculation as to
his preference among the Presidential
candidates. 1t is given by gossip to every
candidate named except Blaine. It is
SAID by well informed Pennsylvanians
that either Logan or Lincoln will be MIR.
Cameron's first choice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Humber Dealer Goes finder

BOSTON, May 23.-Joseph d. McDon-
aid, of WOburn, dealer in lumber, wood
and coal, has made an assignment for the
benefit of his creditors to i. d. HAYDEN.
President of the First National Bank of
WOburn. The liabilities are about S125.-
900. Reverses outside of his regular bust
ness are supposed to be the Immediate
cause of his suspension.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 23.-At 4
O'Clock this afternoon Judge Allen denied
the motion of VIM. Spence, convicted of
the murder of Ed. S. Wheat, for a new
trial, and sentenced the prisoner to be
hanged in the Jail yard on the 18th of july.
between 1 and 4 O'Clock in the afternoon.
Spence's counsel announced that he would
take steps to bring the case before the
Supreme Court as soon as he could com
municate with his associata counsel
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder and
FlavOring Extracts are the only kinds
made by practical chemist and physi-
clan, with special regard to their health
fulness. And they are rapidly super
seding all inferior and deleterious COM
pounds for similar purposes. Buy Or.
Prices Baking Powder only in cans with
unbroken labels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Ward. Fish and Emo to he Indicted-

NEW YORK, May 23.-It is said that
United States District Attorney Elihu
Root has expressed his determination to
ask the United States grand jury, which
will sit in June next. to indict Ferdinand
Ward, James d. Fish and John c. Emo,
the first as a director and the other two
as Presidents of national banks, for fraud
and embeZZlement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Temnerance in Tennnrsoo

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 23.-The State
Prohibition Convention, held here yester-
day, was the largest ever held in the
State. Over 400 delegates were present.
1t was decided not to nominate a ticket.
bat to support only candidates that would
submit prohibition amendment to the
people. At a mass meeting last might
81, 200 was raised TO push the work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

WASHINGTON, PA, May 23.-Owing to
daily applications for the incineration of
bodies and numerous letters of inquiry
regarding the subject, Messrs. LeNIoyne i
Harding, trustees of the LeMoyne crema-
tory, have decided that after August |
use of the crematory will be limited to
residents of WASHINGTON
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

MONTREAL, May 23.-It is reported that
the Bank of Montreal exported So, ,OOO. GOO
in gold to New York during the recent
financial trouble in that city,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Major Babcocl,s Promotion

WASHINGTON, May 23.-In the execu-
tive session of the Senate to-day the NOM
inatiOn of Major o. E. Babcock to be
Lieutenant Colonel was discussed for
an hour without reaching action.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Bristow,s Opnonents.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-It is under
stood that other charges of completely in
the whisky ring frauds of Secretary Bris-
tow's time have been revived for the pur-
pose of defeating his confirmation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

SLIGO, May 23.-The MagisterfaI in
quiry into the Tubbercurry, CouRtv Sligo.
conspiracy to murder was resumed af
Sligo to-day in the court house before
Magistrates MalOney and Turney. An
Invincible convict testified that certain of
the prisoners were connected with the
Phoenix Park murders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
TIRE MINIS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

April Report of the Department of
Agriculture-Powder Exploded at Wal
ton-An Interesting Lawsuit Decided
at Athens Unique Game of Base
RAN PLAYED at Perry
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

PENSACOLA, FLA, May 23.-Jones, Will
lis & Co., hardware dealers, have failed.
The business was established in the fall of
1881, and the firm did a large trade ON a
capital of So. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
DFASY'S BTRTAI

.LoNDoN, May 23.--The body of Dennis
Deasy, the dynamiter who died last SAT.
urday in Chatham prison, has been given
to his friends. 1t will be inferred at CorI-
next Saturday. n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Nebraska Declares for Tilden.

LINCOLN, NEB., May 23.-The Demo.
cratic State Convention yesterday elected
delegates-at-large, who are all Tilden
men. The following is the concluding
resolution of the platform:
HeSolUed, That as our fathers under the
lead of'Thomas Jefferson rescued our Re.
public from the control OF Federalism and
the alien and sedition laws of the elder
Adams, so will the Democratic party OF
1884, if united, hurl the Republican, party
from power and re-elect Samuel J. Tilden
and Thomas A. Hendricks President and
Vice-President of the United States OF
America.
All the district delegates are TiIden and
Hendricks men, without any second
choice.
THOMAS RYAN RENONuNATED.
CINCINNATI, May 23.-The Ohio Repub-
licans of the Fourth District have nomi-
mated Thomas Ryan for reelection to
COnUrpgS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Exploded at Wal
fon-An Interesting Lawsuit Decided
.t Atbens "a T-nfnua ca. = -,
VI base
ball flayed at Perry.
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county again ln the legislature.
samuel Grace a prominent citizen Of Hons
ton county. died a few daps AGO
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lel p9un1 Tor wool m small lots. The follow
~ "le paiu l9L COTTON, Uoou Mlu-
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SUMNER.
Watson Lewis oi HaWklnsvIlle, have
force et rorNmen engaged IN digging the
cellars inr % couple oi brick buildings to be
erected on tlt lnt ON Jackson street upon
Whicn lNelr Wo9leu tulllinGs were burned
short time ago The buildings VIII be p feet
in Wl4th uy - ieci ln length
John Dukes. OF Jackson county. aged p
wears, brother Of Hon. BOZe Dukes and Mrs.
q. A. Daniel. of Gainesville. was killed on
Saturday last hy falling tree. He, with
negro. went lu ihe woods % get load OF
fuel. and discovered crows nest i'm an old
dead Tree vs. h,eh was leaning against another
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
Pere Hyacinthe at washington

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Pere Hyacinthe
is here on his way home. He breaches in
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church on Sunday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
JAMEs a. GATINs DEAD.

Gatins, of Atlanta, died last night after a
prOtracted illness, of rheumatism of the
heart. The deceased was we'll known in
Savannah, where he was formerly a resi-
dent and where he has quite number
of relatives. He has for months past been
confined to his loom. Previous to this he
was employed in the Central Railroad
Office here
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
a Zinc Hair nressinr

Cocoaine dresses the hair perfectly, and
is also preparation unequaled for the
eradication OF dandruff.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Preparations for TO-Day's Walk.
Former Sayannahian Dead

Former Savannahian Dead.
ATLANTA, May 23.-The twelve hours
go-as-you-please match for dry goods clerks
only, commences tomorrow morning at 1C
O'Clock. Seven starters will face the
string at the word ''go." They are A.
Steel, from f. w. Marsh's; e. G. Moody,
from John Keely's; Frank Mitchell, from
John Ryan's: J. b. Glass, from NJ. Rich &
Bros, and NJ. A. Brotherton, G. A. Horn
ady and j. L. Whitaker from D. H.
Dougherty's. The same track used by the
newspaper reporters will be utilized by
the contestants. In this race the pools
fail TO show any particular walker as the
fayOrite, each being backed by friends.
The attendance, it is thought, will be
quite large.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24

OAKLAND, ALA, May 23.-Lloyd /.
Majors was hanged here this morning.
Majors was convicted of completely in the
murder of Archibald Mcintyre, at Lex
ington, Santa Clara county, March IL,
1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-24
KEENE ASKS FOR TIME.
He Promises to Pay His Creditors in
Fall in IL and Is Months

to-day issued proposition to his credl-
tors as follows:
Holders of my obligations, adjusted or unad-
Justed, Will eblige me by forwarding To me
their assent to accept my notes, dated May ],
1884, the date OF my stOppage, for the full sum
as OF that day, payable in y and Is months,
with interest, privileges not then matured,
and upon which at that date there was moth
ing due. l propose to give my notes rs above
Tor lhe amounts received by me when they
were issued. | am confident of my ability to
pay my debts in full. / ask no compromise
but am compelled to ask for time. / wish that
those who know me and who have confidence
IN my ability TO earn money viii cheerfully
second my efforts in their behalf.
[Sgned JAMES r. KEENE
UdU 2S 1891