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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25


clerks the safe was found empty. The prem
ises were examined, but no one was able to
find where the thieves had entered until 9
or 10 o'clock, when a porter yisitsd the
storeroom upstairs and found the hole in the
floor.
A BALTIMORE ROBBERY.
There was bank job done in Baltimore
some ten or fifteen years ago" continued
the detective, (which was a neat piece of
work. Two men rented a pace on South
street adjoining the Third National Bank,
and opening brokers Office. On the wall
next to the bank was hung large map,
which was conveniently placed there to con-
ceal the operations of these two men.
They were very free with their money, and
kept quantity of silver coin on shelf ad
Joining the show window. One day one of
the bank officials noticed the money SO near
the window, and he kindly suggested that a
screen be put up across the window, to hide
the coin from public view. The kind sug-
gestion was complied with, and the next
day the screen was put up. This just suited
the brokers, for they were working their way
through the wall toward the vault, and with
the screen to protect them, the work could
be carried on during the day as we'll as
night. The bricks and mortar taken from
the wall were carried out in satchels at
night. The work continued for several
days, and finally the vault was entered. The
safes were opened by ripping and several
thousand dollars were taken off, together
with large amount of bonds. The bonds
were afterward returned, but the burglars
were never captured"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
RIPPING SAFES.

Sometimes safes are opened by what
they call ripping" continued the detective.
The operation is commenced with a very
fine wedge, and larger wedges are used I'M
til the ripper can take hold and rip the
strips of binding about the door, and the
operation is continued in this way until the
door is ripped to pieces. A job worked sue
ctessfully in this way requires good deal of
time and labor, but the operation makes
but little noise and there are less chances of
being detected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Conniesioners

We me undersigned Banks and Bankers ,ofu
pay all Prizes drd.0's IN the Louisiana State Lot
fe,ies ,chtch n'ru be presented at oar counters
J. H. OGCeSBY Pres Louisiana Natl Bank
PIERRE LANAUX. Pres. State Natl Bank
A. BAL OWN, Pres. New Orleans Natl Bank
CARL KOHN. Pres. Union National Bank
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Mr.. Weston's Experience as an Epi-
cure.
From the Neto York Tribune

Ira M. Weston, chairman of the Michi-
gan Democratic State Central Committee,
and the probable successor Of Don M. Dick
inson on the National Committee, is an cpl
cure who delights in varieties When
Strawberries are out of season and cost 1sc.
each at the gEeen-houses, Mr.. Weston al
ways had Strawberries for supper when in
Washington. He was here the other day
when his eyes fell on the sign in an uptown
restaurant:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

8, 138 Prizes amounting O55, 900
For Club Rates. or any further information
Apply to the undersigned Your handwriting
must be distinct and Signature plain More
rapid return mail delivery will be assured by
your enclosing an Envelope bearing your full
address.
Send POSTAL NOTES, Express Money Or
ders or New York Exchange in ordinary letter
Currency by Express lat our expensel addressed
to NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
or Nj. A. DAUPHIy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
CLOTHING,
Clothing, Furnishings and Hats,

perfect in every particular. Anticipating a
lively demand for goods of our superior make
we have managed to push ahead the work and
have now a very fine assortment for the ensuing
season, and we think we will make it advan-
tageous for visitors from the country to supply
themselves now with all they need in our line
for present use as well as for the Spring and
Summer. Respectfully,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
or NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
Washington, ID. G.
Address Registered Letters %
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleana. In

REMEMBE r That the presence Of Gen
wi WI erals Beauregard and
Early. who are in charge Of the drawings, is a
guarantee of absolute fairness and integrity,
that the chances are all equal, and that no one
can possibly divine what number will draw !
Prize.
REMEMBER that the payment of all Prizes
is GUARANTEED by FOUR NATIONAL
BANKS Of New Orleans, and the Tickets are
signed by the President Of an Institution whose
chartered rights are recognized in the highest
Courts; therefore, beware OF any limitations or
ANONYMOUS schemes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.

I'VE do hereby certify that tCe supervise the
arrangements for all the Monthly and quar-
terry Drawings Of the Louisiana State Lot
troll the DraVtngs themselves, and that the sane
are conducted toith honesty, ta1ness and IN
good faith totcdrd all parties, and toe authorize
the Company to use this certificate, l0ith fac
siriLes Or our signatures attached, ats advsy-
tisenle1l.S."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
bismarck. Pleased.

A Berlin special says The N0fiORnl
/eitUag says that Prince Bismarck has
expressed the greatest pleasure at the re-
suit of the meeting OF Emperor
William and the Czar, and saws 1t will
have the effect Of ESTABLISHING relations
Of confidence between them, by means
OF which, AS far as human calculation
goes, peace, lasting many years, will be
inaugurated.
4 commission will shortly assemble in
Berlin 10 discuss a Russo-German treaty
Of commerce.
The North German Ga.ete says that
France is responsible for the tension ex-
listing between herself and Italy
French commercial interests in Masso-
wah, the paper declares, are small aud
do not need the protection of consul.
In inducing Greek residents 10 protest
against taxation by Italy France aimed
TO create friction with that country.
France, Of all the Powers, attaches the
least importance to European peace,
and she actively tries to disturb it,
The diary OF the late Emperor Frede-
rick, which ne lett to his cOnsOrt as her
private property, is again in her posses
sion. She has given some volumes OF
notes on purely military subjects to the
State archives.
1t is reported that the Gar has repri-
manded General Ignatleff for the attack
made by him ON Austria at q recent ban
quet at kien.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
LIGHTNING'S WORK.
TWO MEN KILLED AND FOUR OTHERS
SHOCKED.
A Clock Torn all TO Pieces and tho Rhsu-
mstism Knocked Out-Arrested
!or Robbery.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatch ]

DASvnLE, VA, August 9.-Yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Gus Shields and six
colored men were stripping tobacco in a
barn on Mr.. Shields's farm, near Spring
Garden, when lightning struck the barn,
killing two of the colored men. Mr.
Shields and the other hands were badly
shocked but not seriously injured. The
names OF the men killed were not ascer-
tanned.
h. B. Hall, from 'Swansonville, was
here to-day, and reports that several
nights ago when he and his wife had re-
tired for the night lightning struck the
chimney, tore the clock on the mantel
to tatters, and the holt then struck him
on the shoulder, passing down the arm
70 the wrist. He exhibited on his per-
son a black streak two inches wide,
showing the path Of the current. The
skin was not broken. and he was not Sc
riously hurt. On the contrary, he says
he has been free from rheumatism since
that time, although great sufferer pre-
viously.
Some time ago q safe in Royalty's sta
bles WAS robbed of 80 and two gold
watches. William Mayo was arrested in
Lynchhurg charged with the crime and
was brought here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10

The collections in the Police Court
yesterday morning amounted TO S26. ID,
Of which S22.50 was in payment of fines
imposed, aud the remaining $3.50 was
costs. Strange to say, every person fned
paid MP and none OF them had to go to
lail in default. The following were the
most important cases disposed of:
Albert Morris (colored), stealing one
coat and other articles from Burnett
Lewis. Sent to jail for sixty days.
james Holloran, charged with fast
driving on the street, was fined $40.
Ellen Fontancse, charged with using
indecent language and threatening to
assault Fannie Kantnovitz. Security
required for twelve months in the sum
Of $500.
benjamin Floyd. drunk and disorderly
and using profane language on the street.
Fined s. and costs.
F. P. Lambert, disorderly and fight
ing on the public street. Fined $3.50
and costs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
BLACKwELLA Asa SWIMMER
The story a COIored Citizen Tells the
Police.

William Blackwell, the escaped pri-
soner, is sill at large, but some believe
that be has not LETT the city.
James Braxion. n colorvd man residing
on Dock street, claims that ne saw Black
well between 10 and II O'Clock on We'd
neg5ay night walking along the dock.
Braxton had seen Blackwell at the jail
and states he is certain that he Is not
mistaken in the man, and that when
within a few feet of Blackwell the lattor
iumped into the water and swan across
ths dock and disappeared toward Mayo's
island. Brexton impaired this informa-
ton to the police, and search was
made in the vicinity indicated until a
late hour Yesterday morning, but not a
trace OF the prisoner could be found
Mrs. Knowles. living in Manchester,
SAYS that on Wednesday man answer
ing the description of Blackwell came to
her house and called for something TO
cat.
Deputy-Sergeant Burgess went over to
Manchester yesterday. but his efforts TO
gain further information regarding Black-
wells movements were fruitless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
o,n. peuocra,s or y,rr,u,s.

On July 4th. 9TH, and 9Th last, pur-
suant TO cali. the Democratic clubs OF
the United States met in convention in
the city of Baltimore. Resolutions
adopted by that convention, looking to
a thorough organization OF the Demo
cratic forces FOR the approaching cam
paign, were enthusiastically discussed
and unanimously passed.
Among the many resolutions adopted
was one organizing the States, allowing
each State through its clubs TO suggest n
vice-presdent and four members who
should act as sn executive body 10 direct
the club affairs and afford All the possible
facilities for victory. Tho committee
thus named and confirmed by the con
vention were Mr.. j. w. Obey, Rich
moud. as yice-presideut Messrs. ". H..
Bumgarjner of Stanton. John NJ. Hig-
gins Of Richmond. II. ". Page of Nor
folk. aud j. W. Brent OF Alexandria as
elembers.
therefore, as chairman Of the State
Executive Committee OF the National As
socistion OF Democratic Clubs, urgently
| request your hearty co o-operation IN the
organization Of Democratic voters into
political clubs.
The present campaign involving issues
so important makes it necessary that
voters should be thoroughly posted in
the politics Of the two parties. De-
mocracy unfurls 10 the people her
banner well stamped with the prin-
cIples dear TO all free American people
TO wit To preserve the Constitution
of the United States, the autonomy OF
the States, local self government, and
freedom of elections to resist rey0h-
tiouary changes aud the Capitalization
OF power to oppose the imposition Of
taxes beyond the necessities of govern
ment economically administered to pro-
mote economy IN all branches OF the
public service; 10 oppose unnecessary
commercial restrictions FOR the beligNt OF
the feig at the erQensc OF the mORg to
oppose class ieQisiGtiOa which dcSpOjt'
tabor and huildsup m0Hop0iV. to main
tain inyioate the fundamental principle
Of Democracy eqUdlity JJorc me
iar."
viii you not. therefore, ms patriotic
Democratic citizen assist IN the iOrina-
tion Of these clubs and educate the peo-
pie 10 an intelligent understanding Of tho
principles involved in tins contest ?
You are requested TO correspond with
the chairman or any member of the com
mittee. whose Addresses are Hhoye given,
and such communications will have
prompt response. Please forward to me
at once full list of your membership and
officers Of all clubs already organized.
In issuing this appeal the committee
hopefully expect . report from every DIS
trict in the state. Let rs organize and
roll up the old.time Virginia Democratic
majority.
This committee intends in no wise TO
conflict with hut to aid the Democratic
state Committee in tho execution OF IT'S
plans. JoHN ". OIEY,
Chairman.
State Democratic press please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10

Hon. John B. Moon, of Charlottes-
yillo, is in the city.
Senator Staples and Captain Ford. Of
Henry, are il the city.
CAPTAIN John A. Coke has returned
from the Allegheny Springs.
Lieutenant Dickens, OF the United
States navy, IS summering in Richmond.
Mr.. F. s. Myers, of Myers Brothers 4
Co.. leaves to-day to join his family at
Cape May.
Mr.. j. +. Waller, the Governors
secretary. is on q visit to friends in Stat
ford county.
Mr.. A. b. Guigon has returned from
Stribling Springs, where his family are
spending the summer.
The Misses Barber, OF east Leigh
street, left yesterday afternoon for the
White Sulphur Springs.
Mr.. Meade Haskins is still detained at
his fathers residence in Brunswick coun-
ty by reason Of indisposition.
Mrs. John NJ. Shoe and her daughter,
Lizzie r.. who we're here visiting friends,
have LETT ior their home in Philadelphia.
Mr.. #. p. Campbell, president OF the
Common Council, is at the Natural
Bridge, where he will spend several
days
The funeral OF the late Mrs Jane c.
Whitock will take place this morning at
10 o'clock from the Friends meeting
house.
Mrs. Samuel q. Witt and children are
spending the summer with her father,
Naior Foster, at his home, IN Fauquier
county.
Major Charles McCann, of Baltimore,
who has been stopping in Richmond for
two weeks, will leave this morning for
Norfolk.
Mrs. w. J. Ready and her sister, Miss
Bette Butler, daughter Of Rev. j. NJ.
Butler, have gone to the mountains to
spend the summer
Mrs. Elliott II. Shoe and son are stop
ping with relatives and friends here for
a few weeks, when they will return to their
home in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George ID. Peasants, Miss Bertha
Peasants, and her two sisters left yester-
dav morning for a months visit to the
Bedford Alum Springs.
Councilman George f. Bowden re-
turned to the city Yesterday after plea
SAINT trip TO the Natural Bridge and the
mountains of Virginia.
Mrs. Julien NJ. Solomon and son, Of
Savannah, Ga, are on a visit to her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Loyenstein,
and will remain several months.
Officer John +. Shinberger has been
detailed as clerk pro tenn. to the Chief of
Police during the absence of Mr.. Wal
lace Washington, absent on brief leave.
Mr.. William P. Lawton left yesterday
for the mountains, where he will spend
several weeks, visiting the Natural
Bridge, Luray Cave, and summer re-
sorts.
Rev. W. s. Walker, OF Monroe. Ga,
has arrived in the city, and will supply
the pulpit of the Second Baptist church
slurinP the absence of the pastor, Rev.
DR.. Landrum.
The workmen are busily engaged lay
ing the track OF the Manchester Rail
way and Improvement Company up
Fourteenth street. They have gotten
nearly up to Franklin street
The residence OF Mr.. A. @. Wilkinson,
No. 2717 east Marshall street, was en-
tered by thieves on Tuesday night and a
silver watch and pair Of razors were
stolen. None Of the family were at
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
Rev. Dr. Cooper.

DR.. Cooper, writing to friend from
Mackinae Island, Mich, the 9th instant
says:
I have put in here for a day or two on
my way TO Sault st. Mnrie and neigh
boring ports. The island is one Of ro-
mantle beauty and great attraction. The
thermometer has never yet reached 9U'
this summer, and fires once or twice a
week are quite seasonnble. The military
fort here is Il historic place as well as an
excellent point of outlook on the island
dotted waters Of Huron. la this house
are still preserved the books Of accounts
Astor kept in doing his immense fur
business many years ago, and the house
retains many Of the old features OF the
days of the American Fur Company.
The stories told of the Indians coming
in here in the spring with their winters
product OF skins aud fuTs in such large
numbers as to ill the island completely
and overflow to the adjoining islands arc
very amusing. Mrs Cooper and the
children are with me, and ENJOY every
day Of the trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
MYron Haker,a Fnncrnl.

Mr.. lkyron Baker, who has been iden-
titled with the livery y-stable business in
Richmond for many years, died sudden
ly Wednesday night at 1885 o'clock at
his place of business, 1919 east Franklin
street. He had been in feeble health for
long while and died from congestion OF
the lungs. Deceased was tiity-six years
old.
The funeral took place at 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon from the late resi-
dence OF deceased, Sl1 east Marshall
street, and was attended by the United
Veterans, of which organization he was
a member, and by members Of Phil.
Kearny Post. The interment was made
at OakwoOd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
YESTERDAYS RAIN.
ABAD wAsHoUr ON CLAY STREET NEAR
SEVENTH.
Travel on the Electric Cars Interferec
with for about Three
Hours.

The copious showers OF Wednesday az
ternoon broke up a season Of severe heat,
and the city was secured clean and bright.
Yesterday morning the temperature
was moderate, and in the afternoon be-
tween aud o'clock there came up a
heavy thunder storm, and rain fell in
great quantities. 1t was gratefully re-
cei7ed by the people Of Richmond, and
must have been even more acceptable to
the country folks who have been talking
of drought; but after their experiences
of Sunday. OF Wednesday, and OF yester-
day can no longer reasonably complain.
The earth is now well soaked. There
have been "beating rains and gentle
showers as well.
Altogether Richmond is regaini1g her
reputation as a pleasant summer resort.
There was mighty good sleeping
weather last night and the night before :;
but'sad to say in some localities Of the
city the voice Of the advance guard Of
mosquitoes was heard.
TRoUBLEsOMR wAsHoUT.
One Of the most serious results OF yes
terdav's rain was the washout OF cul-
vert on Clay street near Seventh.
p The sewer was originally built in
"made earth" and for weeks past the
city authorities have been amplifying it
to conform to the granite paving now
being laid on Clay street So apprehen-
siye we're they of "cave-in all the
work was done within sheet-pling-that
is TO say, wooden wslls-and the o1ca-
walton had been extended under one Of
the tracks Of the Electric Line. A col
lapse followed Yesterdays rain, and the
result was hole in the ground about II
feet long and - feet deep, and street
car travel was consequently Interrupted
for about three hours, but during most
of that time transfers were made and the
cars run back to the nearest switch to
get on the proper track.
Superintendent Burt, who is an e1pe-
rienced railroad-buiider, vas in bis ele-
ment, and went to work promptly and
vigorously TO bridge the chasn. This he
did by the use OF old telegraph-poles and
timbers, and last night the numerous cars
Of his line were serencly and safely run
ming their accustomed routes.
I1GHrNING.
When the Electric Line was projected
the doubting Ihomases said that all the
passengers on the cars would be killed
during the first thunderstorm.
That hasn't been the case.
Nobody has been killed nobody has
been hurt and We have had a number Of
very bad lightning storms this simmer.
The system OF lightning garresters in
use has proved very effective, and Is
about to he greatly improved upon.
They now protect the motors and the
dynamos they will in good time be made
to protect the wires that is, when light
ming gets on a wire it will not run more
than the distance OF fifteen poles before
it will be switched off into the earth.
70 chain lightning seems impossible :;
to run it into the ground is not diilicuit
At least the experiments here have all
been successful up to this time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
Death of mr. shervlp.

The uutimely death of Mr. James c..
Shervin Wednesday is the cause Of much
sorrow among his many friends. He
was engaged with the Richmond Ice
Company until about twelve months ago,
when Ill health forced him to give up
his business here and ne went to Colo
RADIO in the hope tnat the change would
prove Of benefit to him, but to no avail,
and all efforts OF his physicians were
fruitless. A few weeks ago Mr.. Shervin
came back to Virginia and stopped at
the Red Sulphur Springs, where he re-
mained until the illness ana death of his
Younger sister called him to her side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
Library Pictnres.

The following pictures have recently
been added to the State Library colec-
ton That Of General Henry Lee, known
as Light Horse Harry" who was at
one time Governor of Virginia, and the
father of General Robert L. Lee and
grandfather OF our present Governor.
Governor Lee has lent the State a
portrait of Hon. George Mason, the
author of the Virginia Bill of Rights.
4 portrait OF the late Ex-Governor
William Smith has been presented to
the State by his children. There are
now tno portraits of Governor Smith in
the Library.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
chamber or Commerce.

Tho regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Directors Of the Chamber of
Commerce was held yesterday evening.
The roll showed that most of the officers
and members were absent from the city,
but there was, however, quorum pres
ent-as follows Second Nice-President
George J.. Christian, Henry BOdeker,
Robert s. Bosher, G. p. f.. Burgwyn,
o. l.. Cottrell, 5. ID. Crcnshaw, and b..
G. Leigh.
The following new members Of the
Chamber were elected On motion Of
Mr.. L. q. Leigh, Jr., Tucker n Ingram ;
on motion Of Mr.. Thomas Christian, DR..
Horny IroehlIug.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10

The following is the programme for
the Blues Band concert at the pavilion
electric cars tonight at o'clock; l.
Earl King March (l. II. RaIlinson). 2.
Geraldine Polka, Gaylord solo by +.
Wyndham. 3. Schnbert's Serenade.
4. Medley OF Old Melodies e. Beyer).
3. Weisbadin March (Fr Fikof). 9.
Treasure Waltz &. Straup). 7. Sere-
made wv. Y. WaIlace). 8. Black Bri-
gade-Potpourri--(E. Beyer1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-10
ACROSS THE JAMES.
CLOSING SESSION or THE MIDDLE DIS
TRlCT ASSOCIATION.
Home Missions, Ministerial Education, and
Temperance Discussed - state Of
the Churches, &c. other
Manchester Iisms

Tho Middle District Baptist Associa-
tioa, which has been in session at the
Bainbridge-Street Baptist church, Man
chester, concluded its labors yesterday
afternoon, and after adopting the usual
resolutions Of thanks adjourned to meet
on the Tuesday before the second Sun
day in August. 1889, at BrAnch's church,
in Chesterfield, about four miles from
this city. Rev. LutherR Thornhill has
been chosen 10 preach the Introductory
sermon, and Rev. Decatur Edwards Is
his alternate. Mr. Thornhill, who is now
abroad, ia pastor Of the Bainbrdgc-
Street church. aud Mr., Edwards OF Clop-
ton.street. and either will preach fine
sermon