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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
A TRAMP USES A PISTOL.
He First Shoots n Companion and Their
Ono Of Hia Pursuera

Ono OF HIS Pursuera.
ELMTRA, N. Y, Aug. 31.-At Corning,
N. y, Saturday, two tramps named
James Murray and Joseph Martin, had
an alteration In the Dougherty hotel
when Murray drew revolver and shot
Martin, the bullet taking effect over the
latter's right eye, ploughing through the
skull and inhicting a serious but not dan
gerOus wound. Murray ran down the
street and WAS pursued by large crowd.
He turned aud fired several times, hitting
railroad brakeman named Harrington,
the ball taking effect in his groin and
making very dangerous wound. MUIR
ray was finally captured and the officers
had all they could do TO keep the crowd
from lynching him. He was lodged In
jail and denies all knowle dge OF the
shooting
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01

NEW BRIGHTON, PA, Aug. 31.--Hugh
Poe, young man, died this morning from
the effects OF pistol shot wound received
on Saturday night. A number Of desper-
ate characters became involved in tght
and Policeman Kennedy fired into the
crowd. The bullet missed its mark and
hit Poe, who was an innocent spectator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
srAMPEDED BY AN ELEPHANT.

Circus Spectators Treated to Scene
Not Down on the Bills.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3l.-Early this
morning large elephant, connected with
circus here, broke loose, and pulling
down part of the tent rushed around the
enclosure wildly. Great excitement en-
sued, being increased by the cries OF the
other animals. Employees ran out calling
for the police, but the latter declined to
assist In the effort at recapture. A young
man named John Kimberline, a resident
OF Altoona, Pa, was picked up by the
elephant and hurled long distance, re-
ceiving serious injuries. Eventually a
force Of workmen secured the fractions
haaGf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01

NEW LONDON, CONN, Aug. 3l.-This
morning William Brockway, a young
farmer Of Waterford, fired three shots at
his wife: two took effect in her back, near
tue shoulderblade, and the other In the
right hand. lie then shot himself in tho
forehead. Brockway will recover, but bis
wife will probably die. He was promptly
arrested and brought TO New London,
pending his trial. Jealousy was the cause
Of tho apt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01

WARRINGTON, Aug. 31.--The Star an
nouuces that Fitzhugh Lee passed through
here yesterday bound for Accomac, where
he was TO address political meeting to-
day, opening the Democratic canvass, and
that ho will speak every day, except Sun
day, and sometimes twice day from now
until the election.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
SANK BENEATH A TRAIN.
Disaster Follows Rain on the West shore
Railroad near CR6Hkili.


ALBANY, N. r., Aug. 31.--A severe
storm Of last night undermined the West
Shore railroad track at Rightmyor's GILL;
two miles south Of Catskill. The train
which left New York at $40 o'clock last
evening was tagged four miles below that
point and warned to run very slowly
as heavy rain was falling
and the track might be damaged. As tue
engine crossed the ''fllv the rails sudden
ly sank, preclpitating the engine tendel
aud baggage ear down an embankmeut
about fifty feet into the water.
Engineer II. 4. Cole was buried under tho
cab, and his baek was broken. The fire.
man aud passengers escaped.
MucD damage was done to crops and
roads in this section by the storm, which
was one of the heaviest Of the season. Ia
Albany 2.17 inches Of rain fell in the p
hours ended this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Forgery Followed by Fiieht.

TROY, N. Y, Aug. 3i.-George q. Con-
verse fed this city last week, after dis
posing Of bis business. To-day his father
was shown notes purporting to bear his
Endorsement and made by his son, and he
pronounced the Inducements forgeries
The notes aggregate about $4,000 and are
held by Troy banks. A warrant for the
arrest OF young Converse on q charge of
forgery has been issued
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01

NEW YORK, Aug. 3l.-One bale OF the
new crop Of North Carolina cotton,
classed strictly middllng, and shipped
from Charlotte by Messrs. J.. Nj. Miller &
Sous, and consigned 10 W. " King, WAS
sold At public auction to-day IN front OF
the Cotton Exchange At 12c. per pound.
Messrs. A. j. Disney a. Co. were the
huvara
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Burned With Her House.

BANGOR, ME-, Aug. 3l.-A neighbor Of
Mrs. Hannah Gibson, widow lady re-
siding alone in Plymouth, while on his
way 70 catch an early train Friday morn
Ing, found Mrs. Gibson's house burned to
the ground and the body OF that lady In
the ruins. IL Is Thought that Walter
Pane, an insane nephew Of Mrs. Gibson,
set the house on fire. lie was taken TO the
hospital at Augusta this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
PoIe- Driven From Dantzic.

LONDON, Aug. 3l.-The Prussian gov.
ernment has ordered all Russian and
Austrian Poles TO quit Dautzic before
October. Many old established mer-
chants and tradesmen come under tais
order. The decree exempts settlers pre-
vious to 1913, temporary sojouruers and
those who have served or whose sons
have served in the German army.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
ORoPs PELTED WIFE HAIL.
Heavy Losses Suffered in New York
ana West Virginia.


ana West Virginia.
OswEGo, N. Y, Aug. 3l.-A severe
hail storm visited the southern part OF
Oswego county and the northern part Of
Onondaga county yesterday. The dam
age done is estimated at over $780, 900.
WEST VIRGINIA SWEPT OVER.
WHEELING, w. VA, Aug. 31.-A ter
rife hail storm passed over Belmont
county, o., last evening. The path OF the
storm was two miles wide, and Travelled
from northwest to southeast. At Hendrys-
burg every window pane exposed toward
the northwest was shattered. The storm
lasted only five minutes, but ragged with
great fury. A Touring mill was blown
down. One-third OF the corn crop is de-
stroyed, and fruit is much injured. The
tobacco crop suffered severely, many
fields being completely ruined. The hail
stones were of unusual size. q numbef
being over six inches I'm circumference,
and a few measured ten inches.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Wrecked by a Wnshout,

NEwBuRGH, N. Y. Aug. 3l.-A wash,
ont occurred on the West Shore railroad
last night two miles south Of Catskill, at
midnight. The Pacific express was
partially wrecked by IL. The engine was
thrown on it's side, and the fireman was
badly injured, but none OF tho passengers
were hurt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Injured by a FAILING scaffold.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3i.--A scaffold in
front OF No. 30 West Twenty fourth street
gave way this afternoon, precipitatlng six
brickiayers TO the ground. Matthew
Davis had his thigh and leg fractured.
Robert samis had his spine injured, and
William Brady, Peter Ward aud George
Kicker received scalp wounds,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Rum Triumphs in Texns.

WACO, TEX, Aug. 3l.--A local option
election in this (McIennan) county took
place to-day. A heavy vote was polled
and the result is complete victory for the
nti-prohibltioni8ts Their majority will
reaeh 400
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
EXPLOSION IN A GAS OVEN.
Two OF the Five Persons Injured Ex
pected to Die.


PITTsBURG, PA, Aug. 31--The oven
room Of S. s. Marvin & Co.'s steam ba-
kerry on Liberty street was the scene of a
natural gas explosion about II O'clock
this morning by whioh five persons were
terribly burned, two OF them. it is thought,
fatally. Their names are Samuel STAFF
ford, an engineer, w. b. Krebbs, a ma
ehinist, j. +. Huggins, foreman, and John
Clark and Mary Charles, bakers. The
firm recently introduced natural gas into
their ovens, and this morning the five
persons named were engaged in expert
menting on the manufacture OF new line
of goods.
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
The gas had been turned off probably
about an hour before, and about l O'Clock
Engineer Stafford advanced to the mouth
Of the oven to relight it. Instantly there
was terrible explosion and the flames
shot out of the mouth of the oven, envel-
oping all in the room. Stafford and Hug
gins, who were directly in front of the
oven, were burned In q horrible manner
and, it is feared, inhaled the gas, in which
case death is inevitable. The others had
their clothes almost burned from their
bodies, but were not fatally injured.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT.
The explosion created intense excite
ment in the neighborhood, and a large
crowd quickly gathered. The room being
fire-proof confagration was averted.
The unfortunates were Immediately re-
moved to the West Pennsylvania hospital
where at last accounts they were resting
easy. 1t is supposed that some person
turned on the gas after it had been shut
off by Stafford and the gas aceumulating
in the oven exploded as soon as 1T came
in contact with the light.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
MASONIC RELIEF BOARDS.
Meeting or the National Convention at
Enltimora.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 3l.--The nationas
convention OF Masonic boards OF relic
met In this city tonight In preliminary
session. Delegates from all parts Of the
country are in attendance, aud viii re-
main four days. The object OF the conven-
tion Is to provide some means Of prevents
ing frauds that are constantly practiced
by applicants for relief. To-nighps
session Was taken up by addresses OF
welcome, one OF which was made by
Mayor Latrobe. The delegates will to-
morrow make an excursion down the
hnV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
y a.lled With a stone

Y ligat Cas' Can,' a.; Aug. 3l.-On satur-
'pahlue st,ii " Il. Lane, who runs a
v aere, Will gbiii. near Patterson. 10 miles
bands ps1,.ei srlle n ~ a dispute with one az
lll Vas ssa,',sl .,s.. Gid Heck, about an an ac.
.1 Sg1 BY tba -Ge lA, on the head by a stone
lng dact lstler, and died Sunday
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Cnnitnl Stnck Increnaed

CHATTANOOGA, Aug. 3i.-The Third
National bank OF this city to-day in
creased its capital stock from sl25,0 600 10
f290,000 Nearly all OF the new stock Is
Northern capital.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
shoots Hls IDOL md. Him seIf.

Graul. chief steward OF a restaurant IN
this CITY, fatally shot Mrs. Lilly Crowser,
OF Oakland, Cal, last night because she
refused to marry him, and then killed
himself
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
S8. .OOO. 600 of Debt Wiped Out.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-It is esti-
mated at the Treasury Department that
there has been a decrease Of about $1,000
600 IN the public debt during the month
OF August
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
r,,,'. 1De Benefactor Ge,s om

'lsap Beae;; n. G., Aug. 3i.-Tbe
2ner Caro- TT,actor, aground Yesterday
and respr,aSaa Sar bar, ioated OF at high
eu her trip 10 New York
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
The Current Aselgne.

CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-The Current Pub
fishing Company made an assignment to
u. Davis. TODAY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
Liphtning KilIs Mnn md WIG.

WARRINGTON, PA, Aug. 3l.-Durlng
a thunder storm yesterday, William Mil
Ter, whose farm lies near Findly's mills,
was sitting on porch in company with
his wife, when a binding fash Of light
ming struck the house and killed the
couple instantly. Miller was well-to-do
farmer and respected citizen.
FLASH AT NEW CASTLE.
NEW CASTLE, PA, Aug. 3l.-During
severe storm in this city last evening
lightning struck the house Of Timothy
Mack with most disastrous results.
Joseph Carver, aged II years, who was
sitting At the door of the house, was
knocked down, aud received injuries that
will result fatally. Mr.. Mack was 80 bad
ly shocked that he cannot recover, while
his wife aud John O'BrIen were less se-
verely injured. The house was badly
wrecked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-01
AS oocL AS A CUCUMBER.

Davis fell dead upon the floor, and then
Holland turael and fired a shot through
the partitioE u the room IN which Iheo-
dore Davis vas concealed. Then the
Texan walled down the stairs ana INTO
the street, ghen Theodore Davis iolloWeo
him, crying lie bas shot my orotner'u
$50 / aid the - -" retorted Hol-
land sshe tied to rob me. and this ~ the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-09-18

Washington Court House. Indiana. Al
most wiped out by y Cycione-severai
Persons Killed and More InJured-Tele-
graph and Railroad Communication Had
~ lmpedcd.
WASHINGTON, G. H., ISp., September
about eight o'clock last night a ter
ribe cloud hung over this city.
Lightning played in the various parts OF
the heavens as II never did before. Soon
the rain came, and the wind blew per-
feet hurricane; windows began falling
Ia and the inhabitants were struck with
terror. The storm came from the south,
took funnel shape, and swept away q
large part II Stinison Bros Wholesale
grocery. Jas. Jackson had his skull crack
ed and was placed In critical condition
Weton 4 Bakers grocery across the
street, was torn down. White 4 Bal
lard's implement and hardware store
was badly damaged, and = number OF
other buildings unroofed. Statson's
dry goods establishment was complete
ly demolished, and young man, Chas.
Drois, in their employ, was badly In
jurcd, how severely Is not known.
Chas. Sellers, OF the same place,
crawlcd into the cellar under
Itl~t Nuu t>tipcA iuluils
Herbert IIaset. operating In the
Telephone Exchange was killed and
others seriously injured. The old wool
en- factory was torn down. A woman
named Forsyth sand two children were
killed. The covered bridge was COM
pletely demolished. The back part Of
the First Baptist Church was torn down,
while all but the stecple OF the new Cath
Ollie Church caved in. This church was
10 have been finished soon. A
large amount OF money had been spent
on II. and II would have been the finest
building In the town. Baiiey's livery
stable was blown In AMI one man serious
~ hurt, besides n number OF bugsies.
carriages. etc, destroyed. A child Of
Mrs. Lorrimer's was killed in the East
End A couple Of children Ia Shady Side
were killed. Inc Springfield Southern
depot was completely torn up.
You could not tell what had
stood there. The &. & VI. ".
dcpo;s were blown down, thc Midlayl
being the only one 10 escape. All com
munication Is cut of from the town by
wire, and few trains can pass through.
There are but few trains left stand
ing. Roofs, boards, etc, block the
streets The fire department was called
out to rescue those in danger. II Is equal
10 the Jameston ravages OF two years
ago. One can not estimate the loss.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-09-18

Two Trains Wrecked. Two Human Hives
Lost and several Persons InIured
Through Thirty Dollar "a Month Opera
tors lslundcr.
NEWCASTLE, Pa, September 9.--The
following particulars Of the collision on
the Pittsburgh Erie Railroad yesterday
have been received: One OF the trains
was laden with cxcursionists from Erie
bound for Rockpoint. The other was
the north bound express. They met on
n single track between Middlesex and
wheatland. Both were running at fnl
speed, a. the express had the right
OF way, and the conductor OF
the excursion train had received or
ders at Whcatand which authorized him
to run to Polacki. where he would let the
express pass. The accident Is due 10 the
fact that the telegraph operator at Wheat
land. In copying the order after receiving
II from the train dispatcher. substituted
thh word "Polacki- for "Middlesex"
The operator Is therefore the only person
TO blame for the accident.
When the trains came together The
engines were smashed and the cars
piled In \ confused mass on the track. so
that traffic was blockaded until late at
night.
Engineer Oscar Bates and Fireman
Adam RIfzell, Of the Express stuck 20
their engine aud were instantly killed.
The engineer and tlrcman Of the excur-
sion train jumped and escaped with
serious injuries. The boiler Of one
of the engines exploded soon after
the shock occurred aud threw
Raggarcmaster Swash, OF Al
leshcny. Pa. about 100 feet. lie i
likely 10 die from his injuries MANY OF
the passengers were slightly hurt. bnt
none seriously. The company is scri-
ously censnred for employing an incom-
petent operator 10 hanf.c important tram
orders. II Is stated that the operators
salary Is $50 per month.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-09-18
HUNGRY HOLSTERS.
The Ascending Indiana Township Trus-
tees seen IL Canada Minus Their Doodle
"A Chicago Man Got n.

The Ascending Indiana Township Trus-
tees seen IN Canada Minus Their doodle
"A Chicago Man Got n.
EVANSVILLE, ISD., September "a
CnIted Press reporter returning from
Daviess County this evening reports the
following new developments In the
trustee frauds that have been perpetrated
In that county. A few days AFRO II was
learned that the three absconding trus-
tees, Clarke, Brown and Grimslcy. were
located at Hamilton, Ont Mr.. Bells
helm. n prominent attorney OF Washing
ton, Ind, was At once dispatched 70
Hamilton 20 ,ffect II possible,
settlement with the furitiycs.
shortly after his arrival IN that city he
ran across his men who, as he says. were
the most detected aud downhcarted gang
he ever gazsd upon. In the Interview
that followed. the three forsakcn
wretches had no apologies or cxplana-
Mons 70 make concerning their schemes.
They laid great stress upon
their treatment by the Chi
cago parties Interested, aud
blamed them for nearly all
Of the mischief MI. Bclsheim said that
he felt confident that the three trustees
had but little, II any. OF the treasure
left, aud gave Il as his firm conviction
that the Chicago man made scapcgoats
Of the party and beat them out Of about
all they raised on the fraudulent war
rants, because the paper was made
out 10 his order, and he made promise
to hand over the funds TO- them
as he disposed OF the paper. lie also
stated as fact that the three trustees
did not know just how much paper they
had fraudulcntly issued, but he thought
the total amount would not fall short Of
s250.000 for the three townships.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-09-18

President johannes Meyer ~ the Dinlxou-
Ion Republic Issues AIS Manifesto 20 Eu-
ropean Powcrs-A Free Port For All the
Nations OF the Worid-"Erad, and Mako
. Note Of It,"
NEW York. September 9--For some
time past ST. Lucia. situated northeast
Of Natal, between the frontier Of that
colony and Dclagoa Bay. has been coyet-
ed not only by the native neighborlng
States, but so blythe European powers,
especially by Germany and England.
The Territory OF 81. Lucia belonged 20
the late Cctewayo, King OF Zululand, and
since his death appeared TO be held Nv
his successor, Dlnizoulon, but the latter
had many competitors, notably the Chief
Panda. The discord that existed between
these two chiefs was calculated to
facilitate the attempts Of adventures de-
sirous OF occupying 50 rich a country,
that seemed 10 be awaiting a master.
Hence Natal, the Transyaai, the Cape,
England and Germany all seemed 10 put
In their claims. A, the beginning OF the
year Germany seemed disposed To pro-
claim her protectorate, one OF her sub
lccts having secured from native chief
The cession OF his rights England pro-
tested and CHARMED the right OF occupy
ing ST. Lucia In virtue OF treaty
passed In 1913 with King Panda, then
King OF the Zulus. Germany loosed
her grip aud England seemed 10 be the
undisputed mistress 81 the territory,
when, within the last few DAYS, the an
nouncement was brusqucly made that
the Transvaal Beers had taken posses
sion OF the Bay. This news was not cor
rect; II Il not the Republic OF the Trans
vaal, but a new republic, formed OF
part OF the territory OF Dinizoulon,
which has annexed the bay and holds II,
awaiting the recognition OF the Powers,
and especially OF England The prcsi-
dent OF the Republic. Mr.. Johannes
Meyer, has just addressed TO all the
Cabinets circular, whercin he explains
the rights OF the new republic TO the
territory OF which he has taaen pos
session. lie declares the act Of
w. J. Moore, commandant OF
Her Maicsty's shin Goshawk. who
on December 18th, 1854. seized st. Luz
ella aud hoistcd the British flg. Is IN
valid, inasmuch as King panda never
made the treaty spoken Of. aud was not
empowered TO make II, II he did. With
out the consent OF his chiefs. lie
further declares that. IN the name Of
the new Republic. he "anncxes the
sand Zulu territory and proclaims 70
the world that, henceiortn and for
ever, St Lucia Bay shall be free
port for all nations ot the world
without, exception" and, With Character
istlc Dutch brusqucncss, the new prcsi-
dent concludes: 'Everybody who reads
this will do well 70 make q note OF il and
act accordingly. God save the Republic
and the people"
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RED TAPE.
A Transaction showing THAT bureau cratic
Custom l. Opposed "a Innovation. Even
90 >ubservc ECONOMY.

a Transaction showing THAT bureau cratic
Custom l. Opposed 70 Innovation. Even
20 >ubserve ECONOMY.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., September O.
Mr.. III. NJ. Van Arman, Secretary OF the
Territory OF Arizona, who IS now in the
city, says that the United States Govern
ment's draft Is no good ia Arizona. Nd
body Will give currency for anybody's
draft there. Arising out OF this late OF
things Is transaction which has
brought the Secretary into conflict with
the Comptroller OF the Treasury. The
Secretary. As the disburslng sgcnt Of the
United States Government In the Ter
ritory, frequently receives remittances
from the uutcd States Treasury.
and these he requires 10 have
Ia hard cash. The Sub-Treas-
ury OF San Francisco being the nearost
one TO Prescott, the Secretary was
authorized to forward his Treasury
drafts 10 San Francisco and have the
money sent TO him from that place. The
express company's charges. which were
high, were, Of course, charged 70 the
Government. MIR. Van Arman, on one
occasion. thought that instead OF brlng-
iul lIpurN ilfui "Li tthNt"~f 49, f'tf
Ing $500 10 the express company for car
ryinr 1t, he would sell his Government
draft 10 man ia Arizona, who only
charged 800 for the accommodation.
When Mr.. Van Arman presented himself
al the Treasury Department In Washing
ton the other dav, Judge Durham
the First Comptroller. tol him that this
charge Of 500 was disallowed. "Whats
the reason." he asked. ..wcll, II hasn't
been the custom" said Judge Durham,
ssto allow for exchange" "Oh. blank
your CUSTOM said the man from
Arizona. "This u Democratic gov
eminent, reform government, and You
are not going to be guided by custom,
are you?' ssThc charge Is positively
dlsallowed.- "Thcn, since you disallow
the charge, you will please return the
voucher 'No.v said the Comptroller,
ats not the custom 10 return
vouchers. Wien a paper Is once
fled here II remains part OF the records
OF my Office" son, pshaw,' the man
from Arizona remarked with impailcnce,
and he added: III can't ret the voucher
back can ME an amended voucher II
Is not against custom 70 pay Tor express
ing the money from San Francisco 70
Prescott, and can amend the voucher u
make II suit" Accordingly MI. Van Ar
man has fled his bill for 5000 express
charges instead Of the 500 exchange
which has been disaIlowcd.