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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
SAMUEL BEnr1s LEO.
The Money Lost TO Monte SwIndlerl
Made Good by Circus owner.

.
Made Good by y Circus owner.
PIrTsBURG, July Cincinnati sharp
ers played daring game on farmer at
West Newton, twenty-five miles from this
city. A circus was exhibiting there and
among the oOuntrymen who visited 1t was
Samuel Bell, farmer of South Hunting
don township, who il well-to-do in fnan-
cial sense. A stranger aocosted him
about the character Of the farming coun-
try in Westmoreland county, and said he
had q brother that was hard drinker,
and he believed IL he could get him inter-
osted in agricultural pursuits 1t would be
to his benefit; therefore he thought of buy
ing him "a farm. Did Mr.. Bell know OF a
good farm for salep Mr.. Bell was willing
TO sell his own land, and they found the
strangers bcother in one of the side show
| tents.
He was with some companions, and they
were seated at table engaged in playing
| three-card monte. While Bell watched
them they won as high as $500. SUDDEN
ly one fellow turned to Bell aud his new
ly-found friend and said 81 bet you $2, 600
can win that $500 back. Lets take
him up" said the agrioulturally inclined
| stranger to Bell. "Pve got 81 $50 myself,
and you put 81, $50 more to 1t, and, as
| know something about the game, we will
clean the place out by winning the bet"
81 can get the money In ten minutes"
Bell responded hesitatingIy. He then
went down the street to James A. Dicks
bank, and on an indorsed note drew out
of the bank 81 l,250. Returning to the tent
he laid IL down alongside of the strangers
$l,250. In less than two minutes the man
that had offered the bet jumped up,
snatched the $1,000 and made his escape.
Bell was dazed. The stranger pro-
tested his sorrow for the occurrence, not
tor himself but for Bell. Bell went with
his son-in-law, Morrison Painter, to the
Alderman's office and swore out war
rant against the whole concern. COnsta-
BILE David Orr served the warrant on Mr..
OBrien, the owner of the circus. He de-
clared he did not know the strangers, who
are three-card monte men from Cincinnati
and who had taken in Mr.. Bell" but was
willing 10 make good the farmers loss.
SO he went TO the ticket wagon and
counted him out Sl,250. There the matter
drODDed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
CoNvICTs RoAsTED ALIVE.
The Jail Fired by a Half Witted MUIR.
derer who Hoped to Escape.

Iho Jhil ftred Dy HAN WiJteu Mur-
derer who Hoped to Escape.
PORTLAND, ORE, July 3O.--The county
jail at Baker City, Ore, burned Wednes-
day morning, and five prisoners were
cremated alive. A sixth was severely
scorched. One Of the prisoners COM
planned Of feeling sick. The iailer
stepped across the street TO a drug store
TO get medicine. A moment later an
alarm Of fire was given. The building
was OF wood, and the fire spread
very rapidly. Doors we're broken
open, but the flames and smoke drove the
crowd repeatedly back. With great diff
ficulty Fred Winkelman, the half-witted
murderer Of Allen Rivers, was dragged
from his cell, insensible and badly burned.
Five other prisoners In the jail were
abandoned TO their fate. The names Of
the victims are Louis Muller, George
Plumb, Samuel Brown, William Lamb
and JOhn Cooley, the confessed murderer
OF James Lavery. Every appearance IN
dicates that the jail was set on fire by
Winkelman, doubtless, In order TO make
his escape during the excitement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
THE COTTAGE STRUCK.
GRANTs MONUMENT.
The People of the Country Asked to
Send in Contributions.

The People of the Country Asked to
Send in Contributions.
NEW YORK. July 3O.-The Grant monu-
ment committee issued the following TO-
day:
10 tho PeopIe Of tie Tnited States: The
family of Gen. Grant having chosen New
York W his hnal resting place, the Mayor and
people OF that city desire that great national
monument shall be erected to hs memory. TO
promote this object, the Mayor Of New York
has designated a local committee 10 inaugu-
rate the move to procure the necessary funds.
In due time appropriate action VIII be taken
for the organization OF u committee which
shall represent the entire country and various
localities. Pending these formal proceedings.
we are directed 20 invite the
people Of the United states TO participate
ia the erection OF a suitable memoir al in honor
Of Con. Grant by the contribution Of such
sums as thcy may feel able and willing 10 de-
vote 30 this great purpose.
WHO MAY RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS.
All newspapers. railway, telegraph and ex-
press companies, pOstmasters, banks bauk-
ers. churches and municipal authuritlea
cOmmercinl bodies and exchanges, maHufaC-
turing and business establishments, are re-
gpectfuliy requested TO cooperate in the im-
be forwarded 10 DrcNcl Morgan * Co. for
this committee, OF 90 the Mayor Of Kew ! Ork,
80 that our entire people may have An Oppor-
unity of uniting tn this last tribute to the
]
Of acknowledgment will be- duly furnished To
each individual contributor, aud funds re
Cciyed through any source VIII De credited 10
the locality In which the donor resides.
CHESTER A . Arthur,
Chairman.
WILLIAM X. GRACE,
HAMILrOS FISH.
Vice Chnrmen.
RICHARD a. GREENKR,
secretary.
All managers of Western Union tele-
graph Offices have been ordered 10 receive
from the public and remit 70 the com
pany's treasurer all contributions offered
for the erection of national monument
in honor Of Gen. Grant.
SETTING THE BALL BOILING.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, July 30.-The
Chattanooga Daily Times has opened a
subscription list for the Grant monument
fund, aud has invited all citizens 20 send
their contributions. The Times starts the
list with its own contribution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
TARQUHARsON's VILLAINY.
The Bank Of Ireland'a Refusal Due 20
His Retention Of Securities.

The Bank Of Ireianda Refusal Due 20
His Retention Of Securities.
CORK, July 3O.-Tho committee Of in
vestigation which is inquiring into the
affairs OF the suspended Munster bank
reports that Mr.. Farquharson, the Joint
Dublin manager who bas abscOnded, will
fully prevented the Bank Of Ireland from
advancing TO the Munster bank the de-
sired loan which would have enabled II
10 tide over the crisis by refusing % give
the Bank OF Ireland securities intrusted
10 him with which 10 obtain the credit
and upon which the Bank Of ireland had
decided to lend. FarquharHOn WAS un-
married. He was a great apeculator In
the London stock Exchange aud on the
continental bOurses. he lived styllsbly,
and recently purchased handsome
villa near Dublin for $2J, 900. The police
traced the defaulting manager 10 North
wall, whence, they learned, he departed
for Holyhead on Tuesday evening last.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

Gen. HancOck's headquarters on Cover
nor'slsland in numbers too great for detail
ed mention. Gen. Hancock has written to
Gen. sherman that he will leave New
York at 9 O'clock on the morning OF Aug.
: for Mt. McGregor, and that representa-
tiVes OF the armies Of Tennessee and the
Cumberland would be placed in line on
the day of the funeral. Mayor Lowe re-
quested a position for himself and the
municipality Of Brooklyn. A number of
new aides have been appointed. Rear Ad-
miral Jouett will have charge of the
naval arrangements.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

ManaoIed Russian Exiiss Make Brave
Fight FOR Liberty.
MOSCOW, July 30.-siXty criminals who
have been sentenced 20 exile In Siberia
recently. while en- route rose against
their guards and, although unarmed,
began desperate fight for liberty. The
battle lasted long time, and the soldiers
were absolutely unable % conquer their
manacled assailnnts. Twenty Of them
were shot dead, and " the other 40. 80
succeeded IN making good their escape.
Two OF the soldiers were wounded during
the hght.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

LONDON, July subscriptions 10 the
Egyptian loan Of s45,0O0.00 have beeu
closed. The 0nors aggregated four times
the amount of the loan.
The subscription at Berlin 70 The new
Egyptian loan was closed soon after u
was opened lho tenders within short
time largely exceeding the amount.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
ErrinpinnIe srlleminr.

DUBLIN, july 30 tinted Irsiand TO-
day prints letter, dated In May, from
Mr. ErringtOn, unofficial British repre-
sentative at the Vatican, 10 Earl Gram
Vile, In which the former says: 1--WE
must keep the vatican IN good humor
vacant, the matter must be carefully
watched In order to use strong pressure
at the right mOment.n United fseiQnd
vouches for the authenticity Of the letter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

w WAsHINGroN, July 80.--J0hn NJ.
Freeman was today appointed Postmas-
Ter at Toocoa, Haboruhan county, ga,
and n. q. Kellogg was appointed Post
master nc Canton, Cherokee county, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

fAifi No helionu ON insanity.
light, and win rest their entire defense 0a
insanity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
IHMARTIAL ARRAY.

The procession was headed by band
followed by the Salvation Army officers
on horseback. The petition WAS in "a
huge roll and was carried beneath a
canopy erected in the vehicle, which was
drawn by four horses In the middle Of the
procession. The line OF march was
through the principal streets Of London,
and the pageant attracted everywhere
enormous crowds OF people. In the House
OF Commons the care OF the petition WAS
intrusted 90 James stuart, Radical mem
Der for Hackney, long distinguished as an
educational philanthr0pist and champion
Of educational privileges for women.
INTRODUCED AT ONCE.
Mr.. Stuart az once introduced the mat
ter 10 the Commons. lie said that the
petition asked Parliament 10 raise the age
Of consent IN girls from 3years to lS,was
signed by 100000 persons, and that such
was the popular feeling upon the subject
that II had taken but N days 10 obtain
this enormous number Of signatures.
The vast roll was then moved up 20 the
Clerks desk, and he read the petition 10
the House, holding that part Of the dOcu-
ment In his hands, the bulk lying on the
floor and occupying most Of the space In
front Of the Speakers table.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
500, 600 NAMES TO A PETITION.

The Document Mile and Half Long
and Borne I'm a Special Carriage.
LONDON, July 30.-The Salvation Army
marched this afternoon with much parade
to the Parliament buildings to present
urging the immediate passage OF the
criminal act amendment raising the age
of consent in girls from 10 years, the pres
ent period, TO Is years. The petition con-
tains 800, 600 signatures, and is a mile
and half long. 1t was borne in special
carriage. The procession was very large'
and halted on the Thames embankment,
whence the deputaion proceeded 10 the
House Of Commons to present the monster
Daper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

NEw YORK, July ST. 4 a. M.--Iha
steamships City 81 Augusta and City of
Herliu have arrived hore
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

CHICAGO, July 30.-Through0ut the
Northwest the day has been one Of intense
heat. and several cities report the hottest
ranged from 100 deg. b. i0T deg. IN the
SHADE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
MN GnEAT PAItADE.

Requests for Places in the Line Pouring
An ON Gen. Hancock.
NEW YORK, July Requests and APP
plications for positions in the grand
funeral procession continue 10 pour iniO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

MONTGOMERY, ALA. July aO.-To-day
has been the hottest Of the season IN this
city and the State. The thermometer
reached % deg. In Montgomery, and the
average throughout this district was 81
deg. This Is an extraordinary record for
fhta aanffon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
OrnER LIEs NAILKD.

~ SAYS that the Democrats passed over 20
acts relieving dcfaulting collecting officers,
whereas. with single exception, no such acts
were passed. The acts referred to were less
than ~ Ia number, nnd we're concerning
suretiea, and were supported by Republicans
and approved 10y a kepublican government.
Again, 10 hs charged that Democrats squan
dercd the surplus they found in the treasury,
whereas larger surplus now exists than
when the DotnOcrats came into power, about
s 900, 100 OF which have hOcn Invested in Rid
dleber bonds. Of such extravaganza, contrh-
diction and aclf-stuluication ia this Republi-
eau platform made. The Democratic party
has HlwAYH been foremost 10 eNalt and diR-
Nifty every function Of the state government.
ITS MILE POSTS OF PROGRESS.
IL has created vaet networks Of railroads
and tufnpikcs which have developed our re-
sources. 10 has been the steadfhet friend OF
ordered rights oi property, iroWnlnR on Az
clnaa uisilurtiOns iu an efforts ~ array one
portion Of the community ngainat another on
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31
REMOVALS OF PARTIsANs.

We congratulate the people Of Virginia that
he has removed m many Instances obnoxious
pnrtisans who neglected public duties for
party work, and have confidence shat the
bles sings OF good government, already
secured, will be amplihed aud extended un-
der AN administration winch has set its face
stoniiy against corruption. and has 80 speedily
entered upon the great work Of reform. We
spurn the charges brought agHinst tho Demo
cratic party set forth In the document pur-
porting 10 be the Republican state platform.
10 says, for instance, that tho Democrete OF
the lgHt Legislature uussated II Republican
MON bors and seated Democrats, whereas the
records show that out OF ~ cases Of contests
over elections IN 10 cases only were Democrats
awarded the seats, and in only OF these
Nera EoplblipnuR uuHpntcd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-31

VUN WUI WFWH7NW ~ WKWI NTVIHH7 HHN WIZ
light hht. 4 heard one of Che men Say % MY
hoy. "Whats the matter with your"
Felix Jordan, eol0red, testified that on
the day before the robbery be saw q mau
who looked Ike Nolan sit down on thu
railroad track.
This closed the evidence Of the prosecu-
ton.
During the afternoon tho defense intros
duced a number of witnesses 20 testify AZ
t0 where Rose was on the night Of the car
robbery. Several testified that both tho
Roses were 40 their Uncle Mokinzie's,
near Decatur, all night. Hart, one Of the
accused, WIS to-day discharged, as no
evidence has becn produced tO cOnnect
him with the attempted robbery.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Bourbon Prejudice.
SO say we all,

On Saturday last, Alexander H. Hobbs
ESQ, appeared before the Supreme Bench
chief Judge Brown. and Judges DHtf.v
Phelps and Fisher, in behalf Of Charles
Wilson ESQ, colOred, who applies for ao-
mission to the Bar as an attorney.
Mr.. Wilson is graduate Of Amherst Col
lepe. He is originally of Massachusetts,
but recently came into this State. Find
inc the practice of his profession cIoseG
against him hertH he resOrted to school
teaching at SunnybroOk, Baltimore Co.
Mr.. Wilson was a practicing attorney in
Massachusetts, and desired 10 follow his
profession in this State: hence his petition
for admission. Were he white man he
would only have to pass satisfactory eX
animation, (which-Hould be a mere mat
ter of tOrmality,) and beadmitted at once
Bnt as he is unfortunately c0lOred man.
although a regular college graduate, the
law of MARYLAND, My Maryland" prohi-
bits him. Mr.. Hobbs asked to be heard
orally on future day upon the petition,
and IT was dnteSAireaH 70 hAar his argu-
'n1no oo-uay al I2:JDP. M. Mr.. Hobbs ex- .
poets to show that tlere are opinions o!
the Supreme Curt the United States
which overrule the decision of the C,n1t
nf Appeals of Maryland, which declares
that the statue law of Maryland exclud-
ing C1lored men from practice as attor-
neyS IN our courts is not in conflict with
ne Constitution of the United States, and.
therefore, is operative until repealed by
ne Legislature; that these opinions have
been rendered since the decision Of the
court fapptals, therefore, the State courts
are now hound to follow it,
Ii Mr. Hobbs succeeds, the petition of
MI. wilson will be considered, and in all
probability he will be admitted If he
does not succeed, however, in SATISFYING
the Court that the statue law of the State
IS III conflict with 1he United States. then
tor.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
APPEARANCES.

Wherefore, | do declare that Grover
Cleveland, of the State of New York.
has received a majority of votes of the
whole number of electors appointed as
they appear in TIE certificates cad by
the telters, and so appears to have been
elected President of the United States
for four years, commencing on the 4th
day of March, 1851
The above was the declaration of
Vice President Edmunds in the ioin
session of Congress to witness the
counting of the electoral votes
Some Democratic members l.I-,t..
to this, saying that it was not an of.
fetal announcement, and that Mr.
Edmunds should have announced
the entire number of actual electoral
votes. Yes, Mr.. Edmunds was rioht
it was all appearances. By the act of
Congress Wednesday, the 18th inst
was perpetrated on free people one
ofthe most glaring ouIrages of mod.
ern times.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
THE RICHMOND PLANET

JOHN MITCHELL, JR., = EDITOR.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

that body they refuse to let our fam
ishing Public School system receive
that lishment which it requires.
Already in this state there are hun
dreds of teachers who have received
no pay at all, and yet these Bourbons
seem to think that the people will
stand this foofishness.
With the passing away of the elec
tion day in next November will be
heralded the defeat of the moss-back
Bourbons of this state and Virginia
will be free.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Many persons seem to think that
because person happens to dress
respectfully, and draws a reasonab e
salary that they look with contempt
upon those IN the lower walks of life.
This is mistake, and the sooner the
idea is gotten rid of, the better it
will be for all concerned.
There may be cases in which some
persons do look with contempt upon
others, but the many should not be
judged by the few. Where they are
found to be of chat disposition, mark
them and no Zone will be q icker
than we to voice the cry of Away
with them"
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
Facts Related.

A terrible confagration occurred
IN Philadelphia on the 18th inst
Inc hlockley aims house containing
an insane department was bu ned to
the ground. About 20 crazy persons
were burned to death including one
who had killed seven persons of the
lnStltut on during his stay there.
-Dr. l.. T. Beach was hung on
the 18th inst, at Hollidaysburg, Pa,
lor the murder of his wife. He
Killed her with two knives and q
cleaver. When found her head was
nearly severed from the trunk.
Two boys of Grosvener, Lena
wee Co., after reading dime novel
p epared to have sham Indian
ihght' One of Che boys, Davidson
hao a hatchet, and the other Parker,
a revolver. The revolver was acci-
dIentally discharged. The bullet
!ooged IN the head of Davidson, kill
Ing him instantly.
AT PoplarsyiIIe, Miss, on the 13
n INST, two citizens engaged in a fight.
Dotn were killed.
The bank at OSceola, Pa. was
s[ohen .l ao into on the 18th inst, and
91'oOO stolen. Three of the burg
Iars have been cap ured.
The Chief of Police of NJ lwau-
zee zee has been deposed, He was
IN Sged with having illegally retain
"a S2Oo belonging to an old soldier.
5-Charles = Dudley white, convict
"a "a OF burglary and serving a term
y SIX Years in the penltentlaryo
iolambus & 1a spraug upon the guard on l
Ie 10Th inst. and beat him severely f
ne then attempted to escape by
umPlng the wall, He was captured
y herner, a murderer.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

The Democratic Party on fair is
sue are in the minority, the more
liueral- min ed of them admit it. We
speak for Our people when we declare
hat we intend to agitate the politi-
cal equality of all men before the law
and consequently the right of all cit
liens to be protected at the ballot
box.
The intimidation that has been
practiced in the state of Virginia
would make an angel pale, saint
regret the day he was born, and the
Devil wish no better resting place
Yes we say it on and above toard
that intimidation has been rampant
ip-scctions of this country and that
usurpation has been condoned in the
eyes of the law.
We have nothing to assert person
ally against Mr.. Clev( land; we kno"
that he is placed in his present sit
uation by ''the powers that be- but
It is evident that at last this free
| 3s;eeuntry 50 may itself be throttled by
some of that very freedom it allows
There is too often a m scarriage o
iustice in the name of law.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

Entered at the Post Office at Richmond
Va, as Second cl SIS matter.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21

The Richmond Planet sensibly say
that ''the cOlOred newspap. is th
Waterman on the wall'' and the pcOpl
ought to pay him lis wages. We are
sure the edition watches for + 'mittances
that seldom cOme.-Indianapohs y orId.
Our contemporary is right and it
has been our greatest endeavor to
weed OUT that class sofsupporters(?)
We are cheered however by those
who realize their duty and are CON
stantly endeavoring to perform it.
The man that discovers the method
by which to make delinquent subscri
bers pay will be richer than the in
veHtor of the telephone.
We could start him with one hun-
dred dollars as his first fee and we
have no doubt that this would be
small sum in comparison to that
which would be paid by journals
many years older.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
AT Washington, Thursday the

At Washington, Thursday the
18th inst. Butler Malone became
drunk and was very violent. John
Welcker and the head al er of the
Welcker Hotel tried to pacify him
when lie seized q revolver and free
three shots at them. He was subse-
quently arrested, and placed under
$1,000 bond for his appearance IN the
Police Court of that city.
Richmond planet., 1885-02-21
SATURDAY. FEB2l 1888
STATE VS.. COURT.

There is quite complication exist
inc in the state at present. III e
Bourbon bondholders through the
person of M. Parsons have succeed,
ed in obtaining an order from Judge
Hughes of the 4, S. Court of Appeals
for this section, which command.
Auditor. Marye 70 receive coupons
from the said Parsons in payment of
taxes, On the oth hand the laws
of the State of Virgi ia, (Which here
tofore have been mop arative) forbid
the Auditor from receiving any
money or coupons.a at all. Since the
Smith complication. Governor Cam
eron has ordered the enforcement of
the State law. Thus tlae Auditor is
told by Judge Hu9Aes to do one
thing and by the State laws, through
Governor Camerq.n to do another.
He decided to, fobey the state law,
and now stands liable to imprison
ment for diseobedience of the orders
IF the court. There is no appeal
from the:d.ecision of Judge Hpa3sq
: M the matter sannotv II be taken q
svoIved under $4,000; the In in
this case is $4,998. There is talk Of
endeavoring to amend the law dur
ing this session of Congress. Able
counsel has been employed, but it is
evident that the bondhol. ers have
stolen a march upon the free people
OF Virginia. 1t is amusing to see
the Bourbon Funder Dispatch stand
Ing side by s de with the gallant
Whig and advocating measures that
will insure the safety of the
Riddleberger Debt Settlement.
The Sta Law in question with
reference to the p 'yment of money
in the Treasury is said to be a bad
one; we see no better way to get rid
of it than to rigidly enforce it, there
by the people will become disgusted
and the leaders will tremble if they
do not repeal it. In the mean time
the people of Virginia might as well
decide at once to return the Republi-
cans to power in this state and the
good work begun few years ago
will be completed to the satisfaction
of all, and schemlng bondholder
will be "a thing of the past"