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The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
Earthquake in Alaska.

On the morning of October 9th, set
tlement of fishermen on English Bay,
heard heavy report, and looking in
the direction from which the sound
came saw immense volumes of smoke
and flame burst forth from the summit
of Mount Augustine The sky became
obscured, and a few hours later great
quantities of pumice dust beganito fall
some of it being fine and smooth and
some gritty.
AT half past three p. m. on the same
day an earthquake wave thirty feet
high came rushing over the hamlet,
sweeping away all the boats and delug-
ing the houses. The tide at the time
was low, and this saved the settlement
from utter destruction. The wave was
followed by two other waves about
eighteen feet high, which were succeed
ed in regular intervals by others. The
pumlce ashes fell to the depth of five
inches. making the day so dark that
lamps had to be lit At night the sur
rounding was illuminated by flames
from the crater. Ordinarily Mount
Augustine is covered with snow, but
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
Didn't Steal.

Gentlemen" said an Arkansaw col
onel, as he stood under the limb of a
tree from which depended a rope, l
must protest my innocence. l did not
steal the mule. am above petty theft.
l know that you all have the interest of
the community at heart, and l do not
blame you; but there are times when
we are all liable to be rash. If | had
stolen the mule my guilt would Cypress
me until would beg to be put out of
the world in the most summary way"
"The mule was found in your pos
session." said the leader of the mob.
Every true, my dear sir"
"Dld he jump into your lotp"
"No, sir; conducted him to the con-
fines of my premises"
"Did you buy the animal?"
mo, sir"
"Did you trade for him? ?"
81 did not"
"Then you stole him. Let down the
rope boys"
Gentlemen, hope you will give me
a chance to explain. The mule in ques-
tion was the property of our distin-
guished fellow-citizen Major Rugles-
berry. Some time ago the Major and l
exchanged a few words of an uncOm-
plimentary nature. l intimated that
the Majors blood would be highly salts
factory to me, and the said that my
gore would please him nightly. Well,
we separated, thoroughly agreeing with
each other. The next morning the
Major and l met. got WHAT is vulgarly
called the drop on him, and relieved
him of the top of his head. He was
riding a mule at the time, and when he
fell off l saw that he had no longer
any practical use for the animal. Now,
if l had dismounted in the way he did
should have lnterposed no objection
to the Majors taking my horse"
81 hope sir, that you will excuse us"
said the leader of the mob. I'VE
you stole the mule. Your ex-
PLANTATION is most satisfactory, and hope
you'll excuse us. Let us all take a
drink ."-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08

similar to our forefather, Adam; but
unlike Adam he had no wife to eat an
apple and cause him to fall several
miles and get the mortgage foreclosed
on his garden. He has lived there
ages and ages, and ages, and is not
young and never grows old. lie Occu-
pies the whole shebang to himself, and
no cowboys or government-fed Indians
are there to shoot HIM. He never gets
broken up by specializing in stocks or
broken out with the measels, whooping
cough or smallpox. There are no dis
eases of virulent nature in the moon,
and no telephone rent or gas bills to
pay. The man in the moon does not
gas. He does not get his living by the
sweat of his brow, or get out of bed
cold winter mornings and freeze his
nose while trying to split kindling and
get the fire started. But though the
man in the moon enjoys a monopoly on
everything in the moon and no taxes
or tariff duties to pay, we sort of i'm
agine If he knew what good times we
have here on earth. whe would build
him ladder and climb down here and
tell the old moon to go to thunder. He
would be willing to eat lots of apples
in order to go to big taffy pulling and
take young lady there in a sleigh. He
would kick the stufling out of all the
snakes in the universe to get to a cir
Gus, or hear the brass band music in a
street parade. The man in the moon
is all right, of course, and never has to
wash his feet, or eat bean soup with a
fork, but we hardly believe we would
change places with him, even
though he would throw in an eclipse
and a dozen meteoric showers.-Ash-
more TOothpick.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
this year it is completely bare.

this year it is completely bare.
Upon examination after the distur-
Dances had subsided, it was found that
the mountain had been split in two
from base to summit, and that the
northern slope had fallen to the level
of the surrounding cliffs. Simultane-
ously with the eruption a new island
made its appearance In the passage be-
tween ChernabOura island and the
mainland. 1t was seventy-fve feet
high and mile and a half long. So
violent was the volcanic action that
two extinct volcanoes on the peninsula
of Alaska, lying to the westward of the
active volcano Iliamna. IL 600 feet high,
burst into activity and emitted i'm
mense volumes of smoke and dust
Flames are visible at Notwithstanding
American.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
Pancakes Cooked by Lightning

Some parties in Canada are reported
to have invented machine for cook
ing by electricity, 1t consists of
saucepan or hot plate insulated by non
conductors so that the bottom forms
the positive pole of a current. The
other pole is attached to a movable
point, which travels over the under
surfaces of the pan IN circles sufficient
ly quick not to burn a hole through.
Seme cakes were cooked in the appara-
tus and eaten by the inventor and his
family, who are believed to be the first
members of the human race who have
eaten food cooked by the electric spark.
One lady declared she tasted the flavor
of electricity quite strong. - Electrical
World.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
Decorative.

Window shades are now decorated
profusely, and thus is opened up "a wide
field for the exercise of artistic taste
Field flowers and vine designs are the
frvorites.
The old-fashioned purse is now in
creased In length to a yard and half,
and is of corresponding width. These
are made of plush, lined with silk, are
used as shopping bags. The rings are
of wood or bone.
Four colored glass lanterns, one at
each corner of the room, take the place
of the center light in many small
drawing rooms.
Paper carpets are a novelty.
Pongee handkerchiefs make a pretty
cover sofa pillows.
Paper lamp shades turned upside
down, make pretty flower pot covers.
A very large Chinese umbrella was
a novelty at recent New York dinner
party. 1t was raised, and the handle
secured to the middle of the table.
This was concealed by flowers, and
tiny Chinese lanterns hung from the
edge of it, made the pretty soft light of
the room.
Fancy quilts of every description are
popular. A very heavy sheeting is
used for the foundation of some of
these styles, and on this are worked
various complicated designs in china
blue. Pillow shams and night-dress
satchet match.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
Disappearance of Lake Tulare

Tulare Lake once had an area of l.
1856 miles, and depth sufficient for
steamboat that navigated it, but its
area has been reduced to 1876 miles and
its greatst depth is only twenty-five
feet. Its contraction is attributed to
the absorption of water for irrigation
purposes from the two streams that
feed it, Some San Franciscans who
have just returned from visit to fhe
lake predict its utter absorption, as
every farmer who settles near it digs a
new canal for irrigation. There are
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
The Man in the Moon.

Many people who are not on intimate
terms with the man in the moon, won
der how he got there, and if he has no
companions. The fair sex many of
them nearly stared their eyes out, try
ing to discover him, and many young
man has been jealous of him and said,
Hang the man in the moonl" 1t re-
mains for the Toothpick to explain the
mystery and receive the plaudits of a
thankful world. The man Ill the moon
was manufactured and placed there
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
NO. "A
about forty artesian wells within a ra-
dius of forty miles around the lake.
Tin in California.

An article in the Mining Review from
E. N. Robinson, G. E., states that the
mine of Cajalco, in the Temiscal range
California, has assayed 13l per cent
from the ore, of purity ofO9S. This
is believed by Cornish miners who
have examined it to be a true and per-
manent vein, probably increasing in
as it increases in depth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Sued nv s. matrominial Broker.

a suit was commenced yesterday in
the City Court of Brooklyn, says the New
York Times, of the 4th inst, by Charles
Lewinsky against John Leverisch to re-
cover 1910 for procuring suitable person,
according to an agreement, willing to
marry the defendant. The complaint
sets forth that on Oct. 10, 1888, the de-
fendant was a single man, and the plain
tilt was employed to obtain for him a
wife who should be young, we'll built,
handsome, and, il possible, wealthy. For
procuring such a wife Lewinsky was to
get 500 and, in addition, 10 per cent. OF
the reputed wealth Of the person whom
he secured.
Lewinsky says that on January 4, 1884,
he introduced Deverisch to woman who
answered all the given requirements, and
was possessed of a house and lot in
! Brooklyn valued at $2,7O0. Leverisch did
not like the girl and refused to marry
her. Lewinsky then commenced suit to
recover 800 for procuring the girl and 10
per cent. Of the value of her property,
which brought his demand UP to 1910.
The defendant denies that the young wO-
man came up to the requirements agreed
upon, and, for a further defense, claims
that the contract is against public policy,
and therefore void. Both defendant and
plaintiff are natives Of Poland, and in that
country the practice of hiring an agent to
procure suitable wife or husband is not
uncommon. Lewinsky resides in this
city, and Leverisch has his home in Hal
sey street, Brooklyn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
BreVftles.

A special meeting of the Catholic Lii
brary Association will be held at p. M
| to-day.
The United States light house and buoy
tender steamer Wisteria arrived In the
river yesterday.
The steamer Pilot Boy arrived yester-
day with a negro excursion party from
Beaufort and returned shortly after
O'Clock.
A LAWYER was summoned as witness
in certain case in one ofthe local courts.
The Judge, finding the witness was lying,
interrupted him, saying: 81 beg you to
forget your profession for a moment and
tell US the truth"
The first grand picnic Of the an. NJ. S.
c." Club will take place at Montgomery
on Wednesday, the 23d instant. The COM
mittee having the affair in charge consists
of A. W. K. Owens; Chairman; G. L.
Brown, +. j. G6ette, E. A. Paxton and g.
| +. Neither.
The operetta ''Genevieve'' will be pre-
scented at Masonic Temple on Monday
evening. 14th inst, for the benefit of the
has been carefully rehearsed, and its
a large audience.
The Rev. G. d. Watson, d. D., Of
Kentucky, very able divine, will begin
a series of revival services at Trinity
Church Thursday evening next at 7:45
O'Clock. This reverend gentleman is avery
eloquent speaker, and those who attend
the interesting services will doubtless
be benefited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
RAILROAD RUMBLINGs.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from
Near and Affair.

One of the features of the Bull street
ticket office of the Central Railroad is a
table where the traveller can find the time
tables and circulars containing informa-
ton Of almost any railroad in the United
States.
Al. Wren, Generel Southern Passenger
Agent of the Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. Louis Railroad, was in the city yes
terday on his way home to Atlanta, from
Florida and made the MORNING News a
happy call.
The Mississippi Legislature has granted
the Kansas City, Springfield and Mem
phis Railway Company a charter to ex-
tend their line to Columbus, Mississippi.
and the West Point Nelo South speaks en-
Enthusiastically of the completion of the
line and its extension to the Atlantic at
Brunswick, Georgia.
+. l. Maybury, General Travelling Pas
senger Agent of the Grand Rapids and
Indiana Railroad, was In the city yester-
day distributing the attractive literature
OF the company he represents. Mr.. May
bury is on his first trip through the South
and says he is going to carry It's sunshine
back to the shores of bleak Michigan. A
handsome book upon the fishing resorts
Of that country, written by E. Fisher, OF
the Grand Rapids Eagle, is among the
mass of circulars and folders and calen-
dars which he carries and has placed
upon the tables in the Central Railroad
Bull street office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
FOOtlixht Flashes.


Miss Bradden is dramatizing GA Phan-
tom Fortune"
Miss Mary Anderson declines to play in
London during holy week.
Sarah Bernhard has refused Mr.. Alb
bey's offer of $500 per night for America.
"Ellen Terry wears No. 7 Shoes"
Chicago and st. Louis papers please copy.
Miss Van Zandt, the American prima
donna, has signed a contract for next
winter in Russia.
Lawrence Barrett has decided to play
w. d. Howells' piece, F'YOrick's Love-"
during his entire season at the Lyceum,
London.
skipped by the Light of the Moon"
one of the funniest plays ever written, is
to be revived by Louis Harrison and John
Gourlay April 7.
The box sheet for Thatcher Primrose
& Vests Minstrels on Thursday night
will open at Davis Bros tomorrow morn
ing at $50 O'Clock.
Henry Irving has offered Robert Man
tell a position as leading support for next
season. Mr.. Mentell declined, as he is
under engagement to Daniel Frohman.
M. Gounod, the composer, has COM
sequel to "The Redemption" for pro-
ductiOn at the Birmingham music festival
in 1885.
Miss Minnie Palmer will sail from Liv-
erpOOl on or about April 7, and will act in
this country next season. She still con-
tinues a great success at the Strand
Theatre.
Mr.. Abbey's benefit at New York will
take place on April q, and there are
those sanguine enough to believe that it
will almost repay the manager for all the
losses he has undergone in opera this sea-
| son-losses estimated at 100000. The
programme will include the appearance
of all the Opera House Company, headed
by Nilsson, Sembrich, Scalchi, Trebelli,
Campanini and StagnO, but besides will
signal the first appearance of Henry IrY-
ing and Miss Ellen Terry at the opera
house. To give an idea of the way things
are going, two single seats have been sold
! at $3.50 each and two others at 800 each.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

When l was on Whitaker street it was
settled fact that my stock of clothing
was not equaled or surpassed in the city
for material, fit or finish. A good many
people seemed to think that since moved
into larger quarters, 159 Broughton street,
that have not kept up to my former
standard. This is big mistake. neuer
in my tite had as superb a stock Of Gents,
Youths and Children's Clothing as have
for this seasons spring and summer trade.
A visit is all that is necessary to prove
this. Prices are very moderate, and /
guarantee a perfect tailor-ft. Please bear
in mind that you run no risk of having a
suit bought Of me d1tDlicGted-that is, every
second man you meet won't have one just
like it--Lhus making the goods appear
common. My stock of latest style of Spring
and Summer Hats. straw and otherwise,
Is large. Also, Underwear, Neckwear,
Shirts, Hose, etc. Sign Of the GOLDEN
ARM, 1853 Broughton street.
-Adu. SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Thatcher. Primrose g West.

The present theatrical season in SavaR-
nah will be closed on Thursday night by
Thatcher, Primrose & Vests Mlnstrels.
The sale Of seats will begin tomorrow
morning. The Washington Critic says
of the company: During our many
years Of journalism we have always made
it a rule never to draw individious COM
PARSONS as to the artistic merits of
rival entertainments; but the superior
excellence Of Thatcher, Primrose &
Vests Minstrels compels us to admit
that, for originality, refinement and nov
city, they are head and shoulders above
any similar organization that has ap-
peared here this or any previous season.
Each performer seems to have been Sc
lected with special reference to his indi-
Vidual merit, and the tout ensemble is one
calculated to give unbounded satisfac-
fIoO -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
proposals.

SAVANNAH, GA, April 4, 1881.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received
- until noon OF Monday, April IA. 1884, for
Subsistence Supplies, to be delivered at Doboy,
Ca. for the use Of the Sapelo Quarantine
Station from May ! to December, 1884,
Schedules and information viii be furnished
upon application to the undersigned at the
Custom House.
Also, sealed proposals will be received at
the same time aud place for furnishing
Horse for use at the station.
The Government reserves the right to waive
defects and to reject any or all bids.
GEO. II. STONE,
Acting Assistant Surgeon U. s. Marine
Hospital Service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

IL GAINS IN NEW SPRING GOODS of
every description will positively neglect their
interests il they fail to examine the remark
able display and take advantage of the extra
ordinary inducements offered by
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
suddan Death of Q. W.. Backman.

The friends Of Mr.. c. w. Backman will
be panied to learn of his sudden death.
which occurred at his residence, No.
East Broad street, about 6 O'Clock last
night. Mr.. Backman was carving
pail down stairs, and when near the
lower step fell headlong, but catching
his foot between the bannister rounds
was saved from striking the floor.
The family, hearing the noise, rushed into
the hall and found that he was dead. The
deceased was about 30 years ST age. He
was at one time Waterman in the employ
OF the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway Company, and later was en-
ployed in a similar capacity by Nc
Donough g. Ballantyne. Coroner Shelf
tall was notified OF the occurrence, and
will hold an inquest over the remains this
morning. The funeral will take place at
$3.50 O'Clock this afternoon. and will be
attended by Haupt Lodge No. So, l. o. o.
F., Of which the deceased was a member.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

1t has been decided finally that Fanny
Davenport shall play "Rosalind" twice
during the week Of the Dramatic Festival
in Cincinnati. At first the directors
wanted her to do emilia" in the cast of
"Othello" that was to include Booth, Irv-
ing and Terry. But they couldn't get the
artists named. Then the directors talked
of another cast for the same tragedy, with
This fell through, too. Miss Davenport
eventually consented to appear at the
Friday and Saturday matinees as "Rosa-
lind" receiving for her services the hand
some sum of Sc 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

The Obse vance of Palm Sunday.

To-day is Palm Sunday-the last Sun
day in Lent, and is observed throughout
the world by special services in the Ro-
man Catholic and Episcopal Churches.
The day is called Palm Sunday from the
custom of blessing the branches of the
palm or of other trees substituted in
those countries where the palm cannot
be procured, and of carrying the blessed
branches in procession in commemora-
ton Of the triumphal entry of Christ into
JerusaleN. The date of this custom 10
uncertain, but its usage is known to have
existed in the seventh century.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

We respectfully invite the inspection OF
an elegant and unsurpassed assert
ment of Easter Cards, which comprise
the largest and choicest assortment that
has ever been brought to this city. Our
prices are low and defy competition. Give
US a call before going elsewhere; also,
headquarters for Frames, Engravings,
Books, Stationery, Artist Materials, etc.
ADV. G. z. MILLER, Al Bull st.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
THE GUARDS FAIR.
Preparations for the Opening On the
18th - Reduced Rates on the Rail-


AOA AHo OpCHluk On inc
18th - Reduced Rates on the Rail-
roads.
The preparations for the opening of the
Guards Fair on the 10Th are progressing
so that with the present indications every
thing will be in readiness by the 18th,
three days before the date fixed for the
formal opening. The work on
the building will be complete
by Tuesday, and the decoration
OF the interior will be in every way ex-
tremely attractive. A meeting of the
committee was held last night for the con-
sideration of matters relating to the fair,
and among the communications received
was one from the savannah, Florida and
Western Railway Company, offering spe-
cial rates over its lines to those who will
attend the fair. The reduction was
made at the request of the COM
mites, and is a generous contri-
button by the company to the success
of the affair. The company will there
fore sell tickets at one fare for the round
trip, good for three days, from all local
stations to Savannah on April 10, 16, 10,
20, "a, %, % and 80, and if the fair should
continue beyond the period included in
these dates the sale will be extended ac-
cOrdingly. The contributions from all
sources are still coming in, and the fol-
lowing have been received since the last
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
A GOOD HOME.
n 0OO0 LIME
C. III. DORsETT, Auctionser,

Will offer for sale the southern ons-half OF
lot No. is Ebert ward and the imprO gements
thereon, consisting of a substantial two and
One-haf story on brick basement family resi-
dence on the northwest corner OF Jefferson
and Hull streets. The house is exceedingly
rOomy, having eleven rooms, besides the gar
ret. Besides being on an important thorough
fare, the house is conveniently located, being
near the Central RailIoa Offices, the retail
stores, Market and BaV street. With persons
limited in time for obtaining their meals, or
opportunity for securing a conveniently loea-
ted home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
nae storm Signals Up.

The following dispatch was received at
khe Signal Office yesterday, ordering up
the danger signals:
WASHINGTON, n. c., April 8, 5:55 P. NJ
Observer SaraRHdh: Up signals at Savannah,
section eleven: storm centre south of New
Orleans; dangerous winds in the Gulf OF
Mexico. HAZEN.
The weather last night was rainy and
threatening. The indications for to-day
are slightly cooler, partly cloudy weather
and rain, with variable winds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
LrnaI SaIrn.
United STATES M1RsT1Ts SALE

UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S SALE,
FINDER and by virtue of a writ Of neri
u facias issued out of the Honorable the
Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for
the Eastern Division Southern District
Of Georgia in favor of the plaintiff,
the United States. in the following
case, to wit: The UNITED STATES vs..
JOHN V. BARBEE and JAMES j. WARING,
/ have levied upon the following described
property as the property of JAMES J. WAR
ING: Lot No. 10 Reynolds ward. Third Ty-
thing, the same being situated on the nOrth-
east corner of Drayton and Broughton streets
with the building thereon. occupied and used
as boarding house and stores, all in the city
of Savannah, county OF Chatham, State Of
Georgia.
And Will sell the same at public auction be-
fore the Custom House, in the city Of SaVan-
nab, county Of Chatham and State OF Georgia.
on the FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY NEXT,
between the lawful hours Of sale. Tenants
in possession notified in writing; purchaser
paying for titles.
Dated Savannah, Ca, April 5th, 1884.
r. d. LOCKE. U. ). Marshal.