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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-10
SUNK ASD EATEN BY a SHARK.
Singular Fatality TO a Boating Party
Near Fort Myers.
From the Fort Myers (F1a.J Press.

From the Fort Myers (F'L1.) Press.
Again we are called upon to record
sad death by drowning. About two weeks
since John l.. Bright and j. II. Youmans,
who reside on the other side of the river
from this place, went down on the coast
combining business with pleasure. On
Wednesday, June 80, about 10 O'Clock q.
M, while on their way home in their boat,
a small skiff, loaded with oysters, etc,
when within two or three hundred wards
of Shell Point, about three miles this side
of Punta Rassa, large fish, supposed to
be tarpon or shark, dashed against
the boat and struck her about two feet
from the stern. cracking her open. She
almost Immediately filed and went down,
and Mr.. Bright, after briet struggle and
battle with the cruel waters of the mighty
Caloosahatchie sunk to rise no more. A
singular coincidence in this connection is
the drowning of his three boys about
three years ago by the capsizing of the
mail boat within short distance OF where
he went down. Mr.. Bright had been an
old sailor, having had command OF
schooner for q long time running to Key
West, was familiar with the water, and a
fair swmmerse" il ;19l
Mr.. Youmats states when the fish
struck the boat he Vas rowing, and that
ne Immediately comprehended the extent
of the disaster and told Bright they would
have toswtm Tor it, q Bright started with
pole and an oar TO assist himself. You
mans seized an oar and putoff, following
Bright, and passed him. In the meantime
a wooden bucket, empty with tight
cover, sometimes called a'"sugar box"
fioated from the skiff and was grasped by
Youmans. About this Time Bright called
to fpumans for assistance, haYing unac-
couptablY lost his frail supports. You
mans showed, an oar to him and struggled
on, but on looking back saw Bright max
ing back TO where the boat went down
and saw him swimming around among
the floating debris, and that is the last ne
saw of him. YOumans had hard strug-
gle to reach the shore, or where ne could
strike bottom, as be came very near beng
carried past the point.
Since writing the above we are in
formed that Capt. Gonzalez, who was
near there with his boat, says il his opin-
ion that Bright was dragged under by a
shark, as these fierce monsters are very
common in the waters around there.
There will be a search for the body to-day
{ Thursday, and il found we may know if
that theory is correct. Mr.. Bright leaves
a widow and child and fine property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-10

unexpectedly, and bite you on the neck,
or face, or hands, or ankles, and, II you
are entirely of your guard, charge on all
these places at once. These day troopers
are exceedingly annoying. They shoot
poisoned arrows into you and make
wounds which smart and swell up and
look ugly. Nor is it easy to find balm.
Victims have experimental variOusly
with remedies to quiet the pam, and
while one spot is healing another breaks
out. This is all done in civilized coun-
try, and all the researches of Pasteur can
not find remedy for these miscreants
and their tormentlng depredations.
Augusta Chronicle: Mr.. Thomas Jones
became a happy bridegroom last mouth.
His bliss, however, was of short dura-
ton. According to his application for
habeas corpus, fled by his attorneys,
Messrs. Pre- ssley Il Cozart, his DrOther-in-
law, lone Booker Blackstone, of Columbia
county, without any lawful cause or pre-
text whatsoever, keeps her from the Gus.
tody and ompaniOnship of the petitioner,
confined on the premises and at the resi-
dence of said Booker Blackstone" He
states that her name is Della Blackstone
Jones, and adds that your peti,,
toner is the husband of his said
wife, is interested IN her, and is
entitled to her custody and companion
ship" Judge R0ney, hearkening to this
appeal, commanded 1.-The sheriff, Deputy
Sheriff, Coroner or any lawful constable
Of Columbia or Richmond county, TO
search for and arrest the body OF said
Della Blackstone Jones aud briag her be-
fore the court to be disposed Of according
to the law; and herein fail not" Deputy
Sheriff A. NJ. Prather on yesteI day exc
cuted the mandate OF the court, and
brought the body OF Mrs. Jones before
Judge Rooney. The case has not yet been
heard, but will be passed on before the
close of the week, when our readers will
be given the full benefit of the decision.
In the meantime Mr.. Jones is without his
bride.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-10
Sc lrIet Fever and Diphthoria

Are spread by contagion, by the transfer
OF living matter. These particles come
from the skin, the membraneous lining Of
the mouth, nose and throat, and from the
intestines and urinary organs. Disinfect
promptly and thoroughly with Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid, the great germ de-
strOyer.
Prof. II. I. Lupton, OF the Vanderbilt
University, Tenn, says: GAS disinfectant
and detergent Darbys Prophylactic Fluid
IL superior TO any preparation with which
am acquainted.V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-10
5tmiforno,
Detrrtnarian.
Savannah Veterinary Inflrmary.

CORNER SOUTH BROAD AND RAN
- DOLPH STREETS. DIR. GEORGE y,
MATTHEW'S, Veterinary Surgeon, treats all
diseases of Horses, Cattle and Dogs. New,
large and commodious box stalls for Horses.
Vapor Baths for Foundered and rheumatism
cases. Initiating pump to eXpel wind in &C.
verc Collie. Medicines suppliedfor all diseases.
Calls promptly attended TO. Residence oppo-
site 1ndrmary. on hand day and night.
TelcI hoRe No. 1913.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-10
Bank Siaifn1rnt.

Loans and Discounts. $685., $50 So
In suit (none.l
Bad and $li,7S9 l6
doubtful. 1850 20 30,4l0 42-S569, l0l 97
Real Estate Observation-Disclosures. 81 1888 90
Furniture and Fixtures. S6,ll7 81
Safe Deposit Vault. 5000 90 Il,ll7 "a
SPECIE FUNDS
Due by Banks in the
State. ............,....S lS42 81
or which highest
amt. due by any one
bank is $40 377 65.
Due by Banks out of the
State. ........ 1900. 27,ooS 90
OF which highest
amt. due by any one
bank is S2l ,6ss 50.
Coupons, Int, etc, due. 1889 IS
CASH
Observation-Disclosures. $500 90
Silver Observation-Disclosures. 21,600 90
Fractional Currency,
Nickels and Cents. $50 90
National Bank Notes, U.
s. Treasury Notes.
Cola and Silver Ger
tihcates ............... 1os,sOO 90 l95,s91 10
SSaO,65S Al
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-10

large stables on Casa Biancia succumhed
to the elements. as also several other
buildings in different portions or the
countV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Losses by Fire.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Aug 3.--The City Hall. a large
three-story frame building was partly de-
stroyed by FIRE tonight. The flames originated
in bed room the upper floor and considera-
BILE damage was done by fire and water. The
contents of the structure were dumped into the
street The building belongs to Logansport
parties, and was fully insured
To the Western Associated Press
DETROIT, Aug. 3.-An Evening Journal special
from Seottvile says: On Sunday morning a
Waterman employed in Parkee Cook & Co. g
saw mill at Gun Lake, discovered the mill on
fire. He gave the alarm and the foreman and
twenty men responded. but the flames spread
RAPIDLY, and the MILL Tramway's store and con-
tents with $50. 900 feet of lumber and seven cars
owned by the Flint g Pere Marquette railway
were burned. This mill was valum1 at $40. 900
and the total loss is estimated at over $50 000
on which there is not more than $50 900 insur-
ance.
A Baldwin special to the Evening Journal says
fire yesterday, originating in the Exchange Ho-
tel, destroyed the building. together with two
saloons, Cobbs hardware store Hefferman's
drug store, the Townsend House, barber shop
courthouse and Jail. Loss, $50, 900: insurance.
$4,000.
PITTsBURG, Aug 3-A Tyrone. Pa. special
says: The lumber in the yards OF John Irwin
& Brother at Curwin sville, Clearfed county,
was discovered on fire to-day. and it en-
tirely consumed. Over 1900. 600 feet Of lumber
was destroyed. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of tramp"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
THE HOUSE.
Conference Report on River and HarbOr, De
ficiency and Sundry Civil Bills Agreed To.

Conference Report on River and HarbOr, De-
ficiency and Sundry Civil Bills Agreed To.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The Speaker laid be-
fore the House the Presidents message announc-
ing his approval of the oleomargarine bill. and
it was read and referred to the committee on
ways aud means. Also, a message from the
President transmitting tue papers in the Cutting
case, aud it was referred to the committee on
foreign affairs.
Mr. Willis, of Kentucky, presented the con-
ference report the river and harbor appro-
priation bill, and 1T was read at length
Mr.. Springer criticised. the bill as reported
from the conference because it refused to accept
the Illinois and Michigan canal and to make
appropriation for the Hennepin canal. He
dwelt upon the Importance of the proposed i'm
provement, denying that it was a work of Local
interest ana declaring that 1t was as national a
work as the work of improving the Mississippi
river The conference committee had seen ut
to neglect this important measure Of improve
ment while it retained In the bin appropriations
for creeks and bays and small lakes; but as the
bill provided for some important improvements
he would withdraw his opposition to Its passage
and let the men who had stricken out the Hen
nepin appropriation take the responsibility
for their action
Mr.. Miller closed the discussion in three
minute speech in favor of the report, and it was
agreed to-yeas. 12I; nays SO.
Mr. Burnes, of Missouri, submitted the confer
ence report upon the deficiency appropriation
bill. and it was agreed to.
Mr. Morrison, Of Illinois, submitted the con-
ference report on the sundry civil bill. The
reading of the report consumed nearly an hour
and as o'clock was near at hand Mr.. Holman,
of Indiana, wished it's consideration to go over
until to morrow, saying that the increased APP
preparations for the salaries OF officers were un
exampled
MrssHopdall replied that most of the officers
whose salaries were increased were in the Land
Office
The report was then agreed to-yeas, 126; nays
26--and the House adjourned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Personal and General.

Special to tho indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.-H. r. Allen and son.
of Indianapolis, are in the city
John Jackson, of Columbus, Ind. has been ad-
mitted to practice before the Interior Depart
ment.
Miss Mary OHara. a niece of Lawrence Nor
rissey of the War Department and Miss Minnie
Hewlett, daughter of VIM. Hewlett of this city,
have left here for South Bend to enter the
noviatiate of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
Col D. S. Lamont returned to Washington
this morning from visit to his home in Court
land county, New York. He is somewhat i'm
proved in health but is not yet entirely we'll.
Walter w. Albright, of Delaware county,
Ohio; John Akerman of Herring, o., and Simon
b. Ellis of Stephens O., have been admitted to
practice before the Interior Department.
The President to-day made the following NOM
nations: Thomas Cooper to be collector of in
terna revenue for the Eighth district of Illinois
Receivers of public moneys--Wiliam j. Nc
Clure at Ceur dAlene, /. IT,; A. Wood. Susan
Vile Cal; Frank j. Mott, TO be register of the
land office &C Denver, Coll Joseph HOLMAN, to
nebago reservations in Nebraska.
The Cabinet was in session about three hours
to-day. arranging the affairs of the departments
in anticipation of the speedy adjournment of
Congress. The Cutting and Arrasures cases
were also considered.
There are no prospects that any of the appro-
priatiop bills will be sent to the President to-
night
Among the items stricken frona the deficiency
bill, as agreed upon in conference, is the Senate
provision for payment of;government Transports
ton on Pacific railroads.
The statement telesraphed yesterday that the
nomination of Marshal Freeman, of Tennessee,
had been confirmed By the Senate Is incorrect
His nomination has been rejected.
y NJ Whltten, q messenger in the Senate,
having been granted a leave of absence. left here
for his home at Union City to night, to await
the December session of Congress.
William Waggoner has been commissioned
postmaster at Beck's Grove, Ind
The Senate calendar of nomin atoms was
cleared of unobiected cases tonight The fol-
lowing nominations have been rejected: Adelard
Guernon, to be collector of customs for Mime
sofa; George p. Sanford, to be postmaster at
Lansing. Mich, and H. FL. Porter. to be post
master at Dowagiac Mich
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
meteorological Summary for July.

OlGNAL OFFICE, INDIANAPOLIS.
Monthly mean barometer, 29.936; highest
30 123, 4th; lowest, 80 725, Goth; monthly range
O 398
Monthly mean temperature, 74.3o; highest
64So. 10Th; lowest, 5000, 18th; monthly range
A. 90; greatest daily range, 80 IL, 18th; least da
ly range, 11.4o, 30th
Monthly mean dew-point. CO. 90 relative hui
Nudity, Ga 80.
movement. 1921 miles; highest velocity and di-
reefion, IA miles, northwest, 18th.
Number of clear days, IA; number of fair days,
II; number of cloudy days. 81 number of days
when rain fell. s. total rainfall, 2 81 inches.
Dates of thunder-storms, 9th, 10th, 18th. 18th,
and Goth. Aurora borealis, 9th.
The mean temperature for July 1886 is 2 10 be-
low the mean for fifteen years.
The total rainfall during July, 1885, is g. 06 inch
es less than the average for fifteen years.
G. WAPPENHANS Observer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
A slight Injury becomes serious.

L. w. Moses is in a very critical condition,
caused by blood poisoning. and last evening his
recovery was deemed very uncertain. About
two months ago in alighting from buggy he
scraped his leg below the knee, but gave the
matter little attention until the swelling began
to assume dangerous form. Two weeks ago
he was forced to go to his bed, since which time
he has been growing rapidly worse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
A Fatal Boiler Explosion.

louisville, Pa. Aug. "A boiler in the
shops of the Lehigh Valley Coal and Navigation
Company, at Lansford. Pa, exploded at noon
oday. So far heard from, eight men were
injured, one killed and two others are expected
to die. The boiler was put in fifteen years ago,
when the shops were built. and has been con-
demned several times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Mr.. Blaine Makes ! speech.

PORTLAND. Me-, Aug. 3.-James G. Blaine
was among the visitors at the Chautauquans'
camp o-day, at Fryehurg and in the afternoon
spoke briefly regarding some tendencies in mod
ern colleges He expressed bis admiration Of
the singularly efficient work the Ohautauquans
so modestly and inexpensiyely performed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Medical Testimony.
100 WEST FoRTY-NINTH STREET.
NEW YORK. Lnnh 6. is

NEW YORK, June 6, 1888.
Having, in the course of large practice ex-
tensively used Allcock's Porous Plasters in the
various diseases and conditions Of the lungs and
pleura, and always with success, / recommend
their use in that most aggravating disease, sum
mer catarrh, or hay fever Strips of plaster APP
piled over the throat aud chest will afford great
relief from the choking tickling in the throat,
wheeling, shortness Of breath and pains in the
chest r. MCCORMICK. III. ID.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
New York,s HOB Cron.

CANAJoHARIE, NY. Aug. 3.-The utterly
ruined condition OF the hop crop throughout
New York State has created a sudden advance.
Growers in this vicinity have repeatedly refused
80 cents for those picked in 1885, and yesterday
grower of Minden sold last years crop at 40
cents, which is the highest price paid in three
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04

whatever with the real estate business Of the
District A great deal of satisfaction exists
among the colored people here over the rejection,
because they look upon Matthews as an apostate
aud a renegade. He would 6nd 1t difficult to
secure any sympathy from men OF his race here.
and in fact the leading colored men of both po-
litical parties express satisfaction rather than
raprat over the action of the Senate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Action ON the Interstate Commerce Bill
Postponed.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3-Senators Cullom,
Plat and Harris and Representatives Reagan.
Crisp. and Weaver Of Nebraska, the conference
committee on the interstate commerce bill,
met this evening. The principal points
of difference between the Senate and
House bills were fully and freely dis
cussed. and all the conferees manifested a
disposition to make concessions, and determi-
nation to reach an agreement. It was not
deemed advisable however, in view OF the i'm
portant interests to be affected by the
proposed legislation, to attempt to frame
9 modification of either measure tonight,
and IL was unanimously agreed that
the committee should meet in Washington a
week before the next session begins. and make
such notifications on the pending bills as may
be agreed upon. The whole subject is before
the conference committee, and both Senator
Culiom and Judge Reagan are confident that an
agreement will be reached and satisfactory
measure passed early next session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04

1s<----
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
IL - 8 n


WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. Aug. A, A NJ.
Special Indications for Twenty-four Hours
from A. NJ, for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Fair weather followed by local rains, slightly
warmer.
For West Virginia-Fair weather, northerly
winds. becoming variable, slightly warmer
For Ohio and Indiana-Fair weather, followed
by local rains, variable Winds becoming south
easterly, slightly warmer.
For Michigan-Fair weather. northerly winds,
stationary temperature.
For Wisconsin and Minnesota Generally fair
weather, variable winds, stationary tempera-
ture.
For Illinois. Iowa and Missouri-Local rains,
southerly winds, slightly warmer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
work Of Conference Committees.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-The conferees on the
Morrison surplus resolution have reached an
agreement The House conferees insisted upon
the abandonment of the paragraph providing for
the redemption of the trade dollar. and on that
point the Senate conferees receded The House
conferees then conceded the remaining amend
ments made by the Senate, but insisted upon
change in the phraseology, so as To confer upon
the Secretary of the Treasury, and not upon the
President. the power to postpone. instead OF sus-
pend, the calls.
The sundry civil bill, which has been regarded
as the main obstacle in the wav OF speedy
adjournment of Congress. was agreed upon by
the conferees to-day The coast-survey item.
inserted by the Senate, remains substantially as
it passed the Senate, while the provision for the
protection and Improvement of the Yellowstone
Park is the same as that made IN the original
House bill
The conferees upon the Northern Pacific for
feiture bill and the bill TO repeal the presumption
and timber-culture laws met this noon, and after
q short conference adjourned, having failed to
agree with regard to the points at issue in either
bill 1t is not now expected that another con-
ference WIN be held.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04

ATr. Holman Condemns the Pension Vetoes.
Interview in Washington.
ST am inclined to think that the President has
made serious error in his numerous vetoes of
private pension bills. look upon it as being in
bad taste. Although 1t is true that great deal
of favoritism is often shown in the passage of
pension bills through the influence and position
of those holding places on the invalid pension
committee if pension bills to be vetoed, it is
unfortunate that the vetoes have been confined
to that class of people who actually need the as
sistance of the government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04

Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Pennsylvania Female College

Situated in q beautiful park on commanding
plateau in the Suburbs of Pittsburg, awy from city
noise md smoke. Unsurpassed for beauty and
healthuneSs. Excellent facilities for the study of
Natural Sciences Classics and Mathematics-in short
every department. well equipped. Season opens Sep.
tember &, 1885. Early application is desirable For
catalogues and further information apply to
Miss HELEN e. PELLETREAU. President.
Pittsburg East End), Pa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04
Patents to Indiana Inventors.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 3.-Patents were today
issued for the following Indianians:
Barr, Emery O., Shelbyville, harness trace;
Davis, VIM H., and w. Hatfield, Fort Wayne,
said Hatfield assignor to said Davis, paper file
holder; Henley, Micajah O., Richmond fence
machine; Hobbs Marmaduke W., Richmond
inhaler; Hoover, Henry H., Macy. farm gate;
Jones, Aonzo B., Jeffersonsie. folding table,
Miller Harry. Morristown, railway frog; Mich
OILS, John p, Marion, exercising machine and
register therefor; Ohlwins, David F.. and j. Ell.
Alexander, Kendailville, oil-can holder; Pisano,
Martin assignor of cns-half TO s. R. Alden, Fort
Wayne, jack for holding boots or shoes; Pyle,
George c., Dayton. o., assignor to American
Electric Headlight Company, Indianapolis,
electric arc lamp for locomotive eadlights
Rouse, Roswell r., Indianapolis, pipe wrench
Sidney. VIM. E. Frankfort, flue cleaner; Starr.
VIM. G. and III. c., Richmond, ornamenting
chains; Sweeny, Robert g.. Terre Haute, cleo
trical switch Taylor, Joseph A. D., assignor of
one-half to j. II. Hoover, Ossian. gate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-04

The Telephone suit Not Likely To Be Tried.
Special to the indianapolis JournaI.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.-An impression pre-
walls here that if conclusion is ever reached in
the governments suit at Columbus, o., to test
the validity of the Bell telephone patents it will
be after the expiration OF the present term of
President Cleveland. All work in that case has
been postponed till October, and then 1t will
require months to determine the procedure,
matter of jurisdiction etc. Ex-senator McDon-
add of Indiana, who is the principal attorney for
the government in this suit. and who has been
here several days, was asked this afternoon
when, in his opinion, verdict would be reached
in this case and he answered that it might not
be until some time after the life of the patent
had expired. He remarked, sarcastically, that a
conclusion could be arrived at, with due dill
gence. within couple of years after the life OF
the Bell patent is out.