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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Four Lively Races at the Meeting of the
Kentucky Jockey Club.
LOUISVILLE, May 19.-To-day's racing
events resulted as follows:

for two year olds; five furlongs. Orlando at
once took the lead, with B0otblack second.
These positions were kept to the end. Orlando
winning by two lengths, with BOotblack sec
Ond and Royal Knight third: Time 06l<.
SECOND RACE-FOr the MiHnehaha stakes:
all ages: one mile. Charlie Lucas made the
run to the head stretch where Lutte FOlge
took tn lead and won, with Tennyson second
and Charlie Lucas third. The time was
l:5l14.
THIRD RACE-kentucky Oaks, for three
year-old fllies; IL miles. A the end of the
first mile MOdesty was six lengths in front of
Binnetta, and won in a gallop by that dis
tance, with Highhight second and Bnnetta
third Time, 2:4Sl1.
FOURTH RACE-A handicap steeple chase:
purse $500; about l34 miles. The race was
won by Captain Curry, with Carter Harrison
second, Rebok third. Time, 4:lO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Speculation Among the Clerks.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Three hundred
department clerks were uneasy to-day.
They have been operating in petrO-
leum, byinvesting in blind pool handled
by broker here as the agent of a broker
thing like 100000 in this blind pool.
They have realized large profits from their
investment, some of them have been wise
enough to withdraw these profits. Others
have allowed them to accumulate IN the
brokers hands. To-day the broker was
not at his office. His clerks did not know
where heeRNas. Business went on as usual.
but the customers were uneasy, some OF
them say sadly tonight that perhaps they
have been trusting the Ferdinand Ward
of Washington
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
PRESIDENT DoDD's MISTAKES
Steps Taken to Secure His Punishment
for Contempt of Court.


for Contempt of Court.
NEWARK, N. j., May 19.-An appIca-
tion was made to Vice Chancellor Van
Fleet this morning, in the absence of the
Chancellor, by the counsel for the Ger
man depositOrs of the Newark Savings
Bank for an order to require President
DOdd to show cause why he should not be
punished for disobedience of the order of
the Court of Chancery in removing the
banks assets out of the State. At the
suggestion of the Vice Chancellor the
matter was laid aside temporarily, pend
ing further developments. Receiver Will
kInson again went to New York to-day.
and rumors that the bank will receive the
full amount of its claim against Fisk &
Hatch are circulated. The run on other
savings banks ceased to-day, and better
feeling prevails.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
ADesnerado Killed.

NEW ORLEANS, May ia special
from Scooba, Miss, says: mark Moore,
living six miles west of Wahalak, Satur-
day shot and mortally wounded his wife,
and then committed an indecent assault
upon his step-daughter at the point of a
pistol. He was found hanging to a tree
this morning. Moore was from Kentucky.
where he was well connected. He has
killed six men,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY.
Virginia Physician Calls a Rival into
His Office and Shoots Him Dead.

CRIsFIELD, Md, May 19.-At Tangier
Island, Virginia, on Saturday, DR.. Pitts
called DIR. Walter, rival physician, into
his Pitts office and deliberately shot him
dead. Professional jealousy was the cause
of the murder. Walter had been practicing
there for some time and Pitts tried to
build up business but failed. The peo-
pie of the island made a demonstration to
lynch Pitts after the murder, but were
prevented by few of the citizens. The
murderer was placed in Jail at Onancock,
Virginia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
A LOST BRIDE.
Supposed to Have Been Abducted on the
Eve of Her Wedding.


Supposed to Have Been Abducted on the
Eve of Her Wedding.
Chubby Arnold, says a Carthage. Mo-.
letter of the 18th, returned from Texas
this morning after a ten days fruitless
search for his would-be bride. He was
to have been married on the 26th of April
at the Harrington House, in this city. to
Miss Maud NJ. Linden, of Keokuk, Iowa.
The licence was issued and cards of in
vitation were out. Arrangements were
made for the affair. Only a few friends
were to witness the nuptials. The an
pointed day arrived, but not the bride.
who was to arrive on the morning train.
Here the romance begins. Mr.. Arnold
received telegram from a friend at KeO-
kuk, informing him that Miss Linden ha I
been abducted by her brother and taken
to Dallas, Tex, three DAYS before. Club
by started for Dallas, where he searched
in vain, advertised for Maud in the pa
pers, but all to no purpose. All he
could learn was that the brother was op-
posed to the marriage of his sister. and
had registered threat to kill Arnold on
sight. This morning the disappointed re-
ceiYed telephone message from Carter
vile, and another from a friend at JoD-
lin, this afternoon, asking him to be at the
Missouri Pacific depot when the O'Clock
train arrived. Mr.. Arnold suspected mis-
chief and thought of his intended brides
brother, who intended to kill him. Arm
ing himself and informing his EMPLOYERS
he summoned Marshal Deagan and re-
paired to the depot. Here Arnold secret
ed himself in the ticket office. while the
Marshal boarded the train. Just as the
train was starting brisk-looking gentle
man in linen duster handed the officer a
note to deliver to Chubby Arnold. The
note read thus:
MAUD is with me, and as she consents
to go home with me, 1 VIII not kill you to-
day, but beware. A. L.v
The stranger answered the description
of Miss Linden's brother, and Arnold re-
cognized the writing. The lady is hand
some and rich, and Chubby saws she
loves him dearly, and would marry him
Immediately could she get away from her
irate brother.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Eighteen Boys Poisoned by Hemlocls

LOUISVILLE. May ia special from
Harrodsburg, KY, says: "a horrible case
of wholesale poisoning by hemlock occur
red near this place to-day. Eighteen
boys, after playing a game of base ball,
hold of deadly hemlOck instead. The boys
ate freely and were taken violently Ill
Two of them died almost Immediately
Five are in critical condition and are
not expected to live, and the others are
suffering severely
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

NEW YORK, Nay 10, 10 A. MIR. Fisk,
of Fisk & Hatch, says negotiations are
progressing for a settlement of all the diff
ttrences between his firm and the New
ark Savings Bank, and that such negotia-
tions give every promise of success, and
that, if they are completed, none of the
Chesapeake and Ohio securities held byhis
firm will be put upon the market.
NEW YORK, May 10, II A. M.-The stock
market opened lower and declined Il to 3
per cent, the latter inLouisville and Nash
vile. The decline was due to sales to
realize profits. At IL o'clock there was
a rally of 4 to IL per cent.
W. b. Scott & Co., stock brokers, have
suGnpndpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Holman's denomination Prospects.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Objector Hol-
man said to-day: "The nominating con-
vention in my district will be held at Au-
rora, Ind, next Thursday"
care you a candidate for renomina-
Jion? % asked a reporter.
Eyes; and there are six others, but |
think that l shall be able to make it; at
any rate l don't think that l shall go
home to attend the convention, but shall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

LONDON, May 19.-Samuel Ward died
at Pegli, Italy, to-day. He passed away
peaceably, surrounded by loving friends.
He was famous as king of the lobby AT
Washington few years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
A Lost schoonor's Survivors.

NEW YORK, May 19.-The steamer Pro
fesjor Morse, from the West Indies,
brought as passengers Captain Williams
and wife, OF the schooner Mary E. Femer-
ick, which sailed hence March 30 for Jack
sonville, Fla, and which vessel was lost
az sea on the Sth of April. The Captain
Martinique and taken to Trinidad. The
Femerick was owned by James Ponder, OF
Wilmington, Del, and was valued at
$4,000. Her cargo of railroad iron, etc.,
was insured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
DivIding sIO.Oo0.o .o0o ~ : WIN

CHICAGO, May 19.-The will of the late
Cyrus IL. Mccormick was admitted ia
probate to-day. The estate of deceased is
valued at $10,0OO,000, and is devised in
trust to his widow for five years. At the
end of said term she is to receive one-ffth
and his three sons and two daughters the
remainder
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
The Trip to Charlotte.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Senators Pen
dleton, Hampton, Butler, Vance and Ran
som and Representatives Dowd, Evins
and Bennett have gone to Charlotte,
Meck'enburg county, n. C.,where Senator
PendletOn will deliver an grafton tO-mor-
row on the one hundredth anniversary of
the Declaration OF Independence signed
by the residents of that neighborhOOd,
May 20, 17I5. Speaker Carlisle expected
to attend the anniversary, but finding
that the trip would take several days con-
cluded not TO 20
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
NihiIism in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 19.-All the en-
pl0yes Of the Baker Railway have been
arrested on a charge of being implicated
with Nihilists. The well known female
Socialist Werra Fillepoma is among the
accused. AT the impending trial 100 Nj
hilists will be arraigned. A rigorous CEN
sOrship Of dispatches concerning Russian
policy in Central Asia and Merv has been
ordered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
PIOTA TO GIVE A SUN DANCE.
The Aboriginal German to be Followed
by q Little Scalp Taking.

by Little Scalp Taking.
MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, May ia
special from Winnepeg says: "The trouble
among the Indians in the Northwest Ter
ritories is coming to a climax. Piota has
called big sun dance, and has invited
all the Indians. He demands to be given
land where the Indians can get fresh
meat to cOunteract the effect of bacon,
which has spread scurvy throughout the
camps, causing the death of 80 OF his peo-
pie within three months. He complains of
broken government pledges as to sup
plies. The Assiniboines and other tribes
are in the Joint movement for change.
Yellow Calls band is armed and deties
the authorities. Troops and cannon have
been sent from Regina, and n fight is
looked forv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Russo-German Friendship

ST. PETERSBURG, Nav 19.-The Car
has appointed Prince William Honorary
Colonel Of the Vib0rg Infantry Regiment.
La Journal de 50. Petersburg, in referring
to Prince Williams visit to st. Peters
burg, says: sit is not merely a courtesy.
but testifies to the good relations existing
between Russia and Germany. 1t is a
guarantee Of many years of secure friend.
ship between the two States"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The bank
ruptcy bill was shelved for this session in
the House to-day. Attempts may be
made again to bring it up, but they can
hardly be successful. Its friends must
look for success to the next session. The
vote on the motion to suspend the rules
and fix a day for its consideration was
1877 yeas to 113 nays, not nearly the two
thirds necessary. 1t was beaten by the
South and West. The recent action of
the Louisville Board of Trade adverse to
the bill furnished the opposition with a
nucleus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Death Preferable to Penurv,

UTICA, n. Y, May 19.-Alexander
White, a creamery operator, aged about
46 years, of Grand Rapids, Mich, shot
himself at his mothers house in Sher-
burne, Chenango county, this morning.
He lost about $125,0O0 in stocks in Wall
street last fall, and had other business re-
verses in Sherburne and Grand Ranids
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Louisville and NashviIIe's New Pres
idenf.

NEW YORK. May 19.-At a meeting of
the Louisville and Nashville directors
this afternoon the resignation of G. &.
Baldwin as President was accepted and
J. S. Rogers, of the Rogers Locomotive
Works, was elected in his place. Mr..
Baldwin still remains as a director and
member of the finance committee
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
spanish Army Deserters Sentenced.

sARAGOssA, SPAIN, May ia court
martial was held here yesterday for the
trial of fourteen officers charged with
desertiOn. One Major was sentenced to
prison for life. One Lieutenant received
a sentence of 20 years and the others were
sentenced to II years each in prison.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

LONDON, May 19.-Mr. Bradlaugh has
written to Premier Gladstone protesting
against the excessive amounts allowed in
Communication Of pensions to heirs of the
Duke Of Marlborough and William Penn.
and requesting permission to argue the
matter before the Lords of the Treasury.
as his mouth is gagged in Parliament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

LAPORTE, IND, May 19.-The City Ex-
change Bank made an assignment on
Saturday, owing to the failure of Donnell,
Lawson & Simpson. The liabilities are
$4,000 and the assets so, 900. :
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

SwAINsBORO, GA, May 19.-Last night
about 10:3O O'Clock the Swainsboro Hotel
was discovered on fire, and before u
O'Clock all the buildings on the lot were
in ashes. The loss is about $4,000. No
ir,c
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
A DAY IN JACKsoNVILLE.
The OglethOrpes Defeated s to A
AnNiety for Two Missing Citizens.

The OglethOTpes Defeated to A
Anxiety for Two Missing Citizens.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 19.-In the
base ball contest this afternoon the Jack
sOnville Herdld'S nine defeated the savan-
nah Oglethorpes by score of s to 4. Six
innings were played.
Much anxiety is felt relative to the fate
of George Holmes and Thomas DeLacv.
well-knOwn citizens of this place. The
bark Albert NJ on which they sailed
from FeTnandina for Martinique, has
been discovered bottom up.
a jury is now being impaneled in the
Epps-Suhrer murder case, transferred
from Fernandina to this county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Public Land at Auction at TAMPA.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Secretary Tel
Ter has directed the cancellation of all
land entries upon the remnant of the old
Fort Brooke military reservation at Tam
pa, Fla, and has ordered the land to be
sold at public auction. The tract COM
prises las acres, and is said to be very
valuable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

SHANGHAI, May 19.-The Viceroy OF
1unquin has been disgraced because he
withdrew Chinese troops from Tonquia
into funnan without instructions so to
do.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
AN ERIE BANK CLOSED.
The President Accused Both of Dab
bling in Oil and Being Overhasty.

The President Accused Both of Dab
bling in Oil and Being Overhasty.
ERIE, PA, May 19.-The Erie County
Savings Bank, of this city, suspended this
morning. Its capital is $150,000 and its
liabilities $3O0,OOO. 1t is said that the
President has been dabbling in oil. He
has left the city.
NO STATEMENT YET MADE.
ERIE, PA, May 10, II P. M.-No state
ment has as yet been made by the officers
of the bank in Erie county, Pa, except
that the deposits were about $3.50, 900.
The bank has wealthy stockholders, and
as they are individually liable all claims
will doubtless be paid in full. One Of the
directors, who has been examining the
accounts, says that there was no ground
for failure, but that the President
got frightened and precipitated mat
ters by advising his friends to
withdraw their deposits. There We're
slight runs on the two other savings
banks, but they took advantage of the
"time notice." and thus checked the eX-
citement. They kept their doors open
longer than usual, and one did not close
until tonight. No checks were pre-
sented during the last halt hour. The
President says that the deposits to-day
have been five times greater than the
amounts withdrawn. No further trouble
is anticipated, as the banks are known to
be perfectly sound.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
The KNIGHTS Tenopiar

ALBANY, May 19.-The Grand Com
mandery of knights Templar meet here
Wednesday morning. About 100 knights
are expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Russla's Cnetoms Dnties.

ST. PETERsn ERG. May 19.-The Rus
sian GOFernmck intends to modify the
customs duties ID such a way as to en-.
courage f0feI "a trade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

Miss Valhe Case, Principal of La Sierra
Public School, in this county, says the
san Bernadino (Sal.) IBdeE, is response
bic for the following bee story: Recently
on opening the stove. in which there had
prised to md that a colenv of bees had
taken possession of il and had commenced
10 make hOneycomb. To get into the
stove the bees came down the chimney
and pipe, making the turn Of two elbows
before reaching the bottom. The bees, on
being disturbed in their work, attacked
the pupils vigorously and drove them out
Of the school house. The schOolmistress
escaped injury by tanning the bees indus
triously with her pOcket-handkerchief.
The bees were at last thoroughly subdued
bY being smoked out and Killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
a DIV Goods DeaIer AssIcns-

COLUMBUS, OHIO, May 19.-J. d. Tur-
ner, dry goods dealer. has assigned, with
liabilities stated at $4,000 and assets OF
S1S 00O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
BRENNAN & CO.'S LIABILITIES.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, May 10, 10 P.
M.-The liabilities of Brennan & Co. are
about 100000, with depositors' lien on
very valuable real estate as security.
The Peoples National Bank and the Bank
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

GIenn's Sulphur Soap beauties the
skin.
HIPS Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown, SOC.
Bad coughs cured by Hale's Honey Of
HorehOund and Tar.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in one
minute.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
THE CASHIERS sTATENIENT

PETERSBURG, May 10, 10P. M.-Thomas
White, Cashier of the Bankers and Me
chanic's Bank says that the suspension
is due, among other causes, to the effect
that during his absence in New York last
week large number of certificates of de-
posit, on which the bank requires from 10
to 30 days notice, were paid out without
the requisite notice being given, and that
within the past few days $4,000 of State
funds which had been deposited in the
bank had been checked out. He thought
that the bank would resume in a few days.
After the doors of the suspended bank had
been closed heavy run for several hours
was made on the Petersburg Savings and
Insurance Bank, which promptly met all
demands.
LIQUOR DEALERS ASSIGN.
Henry Stratton & Co., wholesale liquor
dealers, made an assignment this after
noon for the benefit of their creditors.
Their liabilities are $4,000 and assets
$25, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

leave my candidacy entirely in the hands
of my friends, hoping that they will see
that my course at Washington will be
vindicated,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

AS Cure for Sore Throat and Coughs,
"BrO,on's Bronchial Iroches'' have been
thoroughly tested, and maintain their
good reputation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

An Ancient Church Building DemOI-
ished at Observation-Disclosures Poisoned
by Western Corn in Burke County
4 Woman Outraged and Murdered at
CarabeIle-A Failure at Tallahassee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is admira-
bly, adapted for females in delicate health.
CoLden's. no other. Of druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
A Laporte Bank Assigns.

OF Albemarle are unaffected, and their
deposits have been increased. The firm
will not resume business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
Nominated for Pnstmaster.
wOOL-GROWERs' CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The President
to-day nominated John w. Raborn for
Postmaster at Union Springs, Ala.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, May I9.-The
banking house of Brennan & Co. closed
to-day with the following notice upon the
doors: "The circumstances surrounding
the bank are such that it is thought best
to suspend for few days." 1t is thought
that the depositors are safe, being Sc
cured by the large landed estate of the
Brennans.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-20
CRASHES In THE COUNTRY
A FEW AFTER-CLAPS OF THE
COLLAPSES IN NEW YORK.

Banks in Trouble at Petersburg, Va,
Erie, Pa, and Charlottesville, Va
Scott & Co., New York Stock Brokers.
Suspend - Rumors That President
Dodd will get all his Money from
Fisk & Hatch
PETERSBURG, VA, May 19.-In conse-
quence of the runs made on it, as well as
on other banks here, the Planters and
Mechanics Bank this morning Temporal
rily suspended operations. The following
notice, signed by the Board of Directors
and the President of the bank, was posted
on the door:
Owing to the stringency in the money mar
ket, caused in great part by the present
financial crisis, this bank is forced, tempo
rarily, to suspend operations. A statement of
the condition of the bank is now being pre-
pared, which will be made public as soon as
possible, and we feel assured That it Will prove
satisfactory to the most scrutiniZing.
The bank is believed to be perfectly
solvent and able to pay every cent it
owes,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-06
MERCHANDISE REPORT.

The following freight passed Ogden June
ID and I'd
For Sacrlmcnto-A. A. Van VOORHEES, q Co.,
To boxes hardware; Adams, Mcneil * CO., l.
ticrces hams. eases and l box cigarettes
Ijudlcv u Co, 10 ticrccs hams, , cases mustard
10 cases catsup . eases capeIS, 10 boxes bacon
Felter. Wood x CO., 10 barrels whisky, 10 boxes
bottles: j. K. Iainc, key mineral water; Dun
ham CoTTigun ~ Co, case hardware: W. +.
Peterson case advertising labels; MebiuS &
CO. 10 tierce> hams 10 crates starch, p boxes
soap, 40 boxes bacon: Huntington. Hopkins 4
CO. ( boxes hardware; Sacramento Fire Depart
ment box wound magnet wire; Palm Bros, :
bundles shafts, bundles wheels; Booth X Co.
- cases canned goods; J. +. Davis 4 Co, l box
buggy backs. Gus Wendt ! sewing machine
Wcinstock K Iubin. . cases shoes; Hale Bros. Y
Co. . boxes shoes. j. kacrth, , cases shoes
Sudcbaker Bros carload farm wagons
For NaTysyille-P. J. Hannery, cases boots
and shoes
For Weaverville-H. K. Given, l box house
hold goods.
For Chico-P. Peters & Bros, eases shoes.
For Red Buf-Martin ManaSSc > cases axes
For Callahans Ranch-A. II. Denny, ] boz
scales.
For Oroville- Mercury. box type.
For Rcdding-Mollie Z. Hyde, ! sewing ma
chine.
For Stockton-Hebert Baldwin. l case copy
books, Stciuhart, Goldsmith ~ Co., case cloth
ing. Guernsey Il Baird, 10 organs.
For Grass Nalley-G. j. Becht barrels wire
For Auburu-Dr. X. f. Rooney tubs maple