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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
suspected Of Being a Fise Piend.

ROCHESTER, NY, Nov. l5.-John Van
kerrff, eDg,ner at the Steam Gauge and
Lantern Works, has been arrested on
suspicion Of setting fire to the works
Friday night last. Vankerrf is As years
old, and has wife and six children.
Some years ago he was a brakeman aud
was suspected of having set fire to loaded
freight cars. Later he was an engineer
at building ON Broadway in this city.
Three times while he was in charge the
building was set on fire and on the third
occasion the building burned down.
Before this Vankerrf worked at Moses
Sash and Blind Factory as engineer. THIS
place burned twice while he was EN-.
ployei 10 it. He denies any connection
with Fridays fire.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

fou ar- cling oppressed your appetite is
poor, You are bothered With headache, you are
ddgetty, nervous, ard geperaiiy out OF sorts, and
want to brace iip Bripr az MT not with stim'
alants, spring me ieieos g'tters, which We
for heir has 5 vi'T rhess 4 whisky, and
which Emulate so.i fet Al h.uS. and then leave
you ia condit Ii onan before. What u
want is an Alternative that vii purify your blood,
start healthy action OF Liver and Kid evs, re
store yonr vitality, and 1ive renewed health and
strength Such :. anedcinrgou will find in Ele :
tric Bitters, and only &c cents bottle at the
Eagle Drug st
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
raE AQUEDUCr TUNNEL SCANDAL.
Evidence THAT Bad work IL Being
NOne.


WASHINGTON, Nov. Is The Military
Court of Inquiry into the Aqueduct
Tunnel scandal developed some very in
teresting testimony to-day. Frank
Thompson, brick laysr on the tunnel,
testified that incompetent men were en-
ploysd, and thsy were hurried so by the
snh-coDtractors that it was impossible
that the work conid be good. The work
men, witness testified, were driven to
deception by the contractors. A con-
spiracy was thoroughly organized and
its object was to deceive the government
inspectors. The workmen always knew
when the inspectors were coming aud it
was easy for them to deceive the Inspec.
tors. A great deal of bad work was
done at night when no body but sub in-
spectors we're around. Ooe morning an
Inspector examined some work done the
night before aud discovered a hole in it
big enough to. drive government wagon
into.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
KILLED OK FsaGmrEsED TO DEaTH.
An Aged Widow Found Dead with Her
baads and Feet ricd.

PIITsBURG, Nov. l5.-Mary Ingslsby,
a widow, aged so years, who lived alone
10 large house, was found dead in bed
last evening with her hands and feet Sc
eurely tied. No marks of violence are
on her person. but it is supposed she was
either killed or frightened to death by
tramps bent ON robbery, as the room had
been ransacked.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

OTTAWA, Oot., Nov. l5 Intelligence
has been received here Of the arrest at
Victoria, B. g., of DIR. Griffin, wanted at
Los Angeles, California, for embezzis-
meut and on charge of sending letters
to Hon. K. Dunsmuir, member of the
Legislative Assembly threatening his
life.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
A Creakinq. Hinge. 3.

Is dry and turns hard, until oil is applied,
after which it moves easily. When the
Joints, or hinges, OF the body are stiffened
and inf1amed by rheumatism, they can
not be moved without causing the MOST
cxcruoiating pains. Ayers Sarsaparilla,
~ its action on the blood, relieves this
coalition, and restores the joints to good
working order. s
Ayer's Sarsaparilla has effected, in our
.fl., many most remarkable cures, in
eaes which bafaed the efforts of the
ost experienced physicians. Were it
sessary, / ,Ould give the names OF
.,s taking tn medicine. In my case ii
.'.-s worked wonders, relieving me of
Ri 9 um atism,
Fer being troubled with it for years. In
IL, and all other diseases arising from
lIllre blood. there is no remedy with
Eaien am acquainted, that affords such
alief as Ayes Sarsaparilla. -R. III,
tgrence, NJ. ~ Baltimore, Nd.
ayers SaTa f,sgilla cured me of Gout
a}.a Hheuma .sfis, when nothing else
o'lld. 1t ilGss sr9tiicated every trace OF
dse;,se from ~ aystem. E. III. Short,
.@inager Hot. Belmont, Lowell, Mass.
as, during naany months, q sufferer
rom chronic i,iieaostisn. The disease
afflicted RE r, rlislY, IN spite Of all the
-snedies O. .. .if&, until ] commenced
;sing aver anarilla. / took ssy-
@sal battles IS preparation. and was
,lsaslily resi- = SO health. j Frean,
ndependeDes. Sa. aff
aver s 5arsapagilia,
Prepared by Dr. $ g. syer & TO, Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Drug Price 81 ak bottles, So.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

To the Good name at home," won by Hoods
sarsap .rilla In Lowell, Mass, where it is pre-
pared, thereis more OF Hoods Sarsaparilla sold
than of all other medicines and it has given the
best Of satisfaction since it's introduction ten
years ago. This could not be If the medicine did
not possess merit If you soffs- from impure
blood, try floods sarsaparlla and realize it's Pc
cuI ar curative pos er.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

Thirty Mtners Killed I'm a Coal ssine.
BRUssELLs, Nov. l5.--By an explosion
OF fire damp in a mine at Daur thirty
miners were killed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
rensencea to s,ie

PARis, Nov. l5.-Prsdo, the man who
muri red Mary A. Quetak for her jewels,
has b-rn sentenced to death, no extenuat.
ing circumstances being found in his
favor The murderer received his sea-
tenca IN cool manner.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
A German Iron.Clad Ashore.

COPENHAGEN, Nov. l5.-The German
iron-cl Kaiser, with Prince Henry of
Prussia on board, went aground this
morning while entering the hsrbor.
Prince Henry was brought ashore in q
steamer launch and was met at the land
ing by King Christian.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
A PoIicy ssoider sentenced.

New YORK, Nov. l5.-Herman j.
Emerson, the convicted policy dealer. in
whose place the forger Bedell lost $50.
600 in one year, was to day sentenced 10
the penitentiary for one year and fined
$4,000.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

LEBANON, Pa, Nov Is. Shortly
after o'clock to-day William Showers
was banged in the Jail yard for the mur-
der o' MS two grandchildren at Annville
May IL, 1887.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

fis BEST sAbvg IN the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Hnenna, Fever Sores, letter
Cnapped Hands chilblains, cerns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively ourss Piles, or no pay
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action, or mouey -eiuDded Price 20 eents pei
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

For years suffered from loss OF appetite and
Indigestion, bu tailed 70 find relief until began
taking Az er's sars parlla This me icine entirely
cured me. Ny appel te and digestion are now
perfect" Fred. G. Bower, 1876 Seventh st. South
Boston, Mass
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15

Nav YORK. Nov. rs. The Star news
paper was sold as auction yesterday.
The purchaser is A. Fl. Shellabar and
the price is SIS, 900.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-11-15
PROBABLY STANLEY.
Il syslerfous white pasha Fights a
Great asHstie.

CAIRO, Nov. l5.-Messengers who
have arrived at Wady Halfa report, a
mysterious White Pasha In Bahrel Gazei
District He has fought q great uattie
ana killed many
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
TIT NASHVILLE DEMOCRAT.

Such will be the name Of a Democratic Morning
Newspaper to be established in Nashville the pub
LEGATION Of (which will begin about the first Of March
This enterprise is undertaken in obedience to what
is believed be an imperative demand on the part
Of the public, and especially demand on the part
II the Democrats Of the State, for cleanspoken
and str aghtforward organ OF democracy in the Cap
ital city. To properly meet this demand, the pub
fishers OF The Nashville Democrat conceive that
something more is required Of a newspaper than TO
be merely the champion Of a party name, while ig-
noring OF combating the party's most vital prnci-
pies, and that newspaper to be an effective cham
eioa IL political parry, nus. be s.m defender
and an honest advocate Of the ideas upon which il
is founded. Such a paper the publishers Of The
Nashville Democrat will make il.
Accepting the views Of President Cleveland, as
laid own his message the present Congress as
the e,prssion Of sound Democratic ideas, and the
true principles Of much-needed reform, il will
he r'iy support the President the best and brav-
est leader Of the Matt. nal Democracy.
The Nashville Democrat, will be free from all in
huences Of rings, corporate monopolies other
secial interests seeking profit the general expense
II will obligations and expect no fav"rs, ex.
cept from the people, upon whose support alone j,
bases its confident hope Of long and prosperous
career in the field of journalism. It will be equipped
with all the requirements of modern newspapers
will have capable corps Of Editors, ample new,
facilities live correspondents from points Of int
and in general, all that is necessary to make q
thoroughly live, readable and reliable newspaper
Last, Dut not tcast. " nAte soSu sAfg >uo-
siantial financial backing to insure Il permanent
place among the newspapers Of the State.
The Nashville Democrat viii begin Its career
Sven column four page paper, with double size on
Sunday and for the weekly; its am being to give
all the important news, but without proxity, and ID
void the publicsrion Of useless and unreliable
matter merely to fn space Il will be the aim Of the
publishers gradually increase the sire Of the pa
per, enlarge j. facires. and in ev,ry way enhance
is vsiue to he readers without increasing tia price
This Is based upon faith in such apprecsrive sup
port by the pshlic as viii justify it,
The Weekly as also the Sunday Issue, viii b,
made special feature, each being double the usua
sire with special articles and choice selections IN,
former containing the cream Of the weeks news.
The Nashville Democrat win be furnished at thu
low price Of $3.50 per annum; Ss-7s for months
s. 90 per quarter; OF 70 cents per month. Th'
Weekly 81 90 per year.
Exceedingly Liberal Commissions viii he Eiver
to Agents and Solicitors, who are requested to cor
respond with The Nashville Democrat, without de
lay.
advertising orders The rates for the larier viii b
furnished on application at the once IN the Senaa
THE NASHVILLE DEMOCRAT,
Nashville, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

The man who can retain his
equilibrium in the scale of right
eousness and have to do with our
present mail service, should GER
tainly receive a crown OF some
thing more attractive than thorns.
Although We are within twenty
miles of the railroad it requires
Just twenty-seven and a half hours
to get a letter, for st. Louis, from
Savannah TO aboard the train at
Eethel. when it could be done
with all ease in seven holrs. All
this is because q concert of action
cannot be secured among tie
proper parties.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

Congressman Ealoe is making
an enviable reputation in other
parts of the State besides his own
district. Read the resolutions
adopted by the Humphreys COun.
ty Wheel:
Whereas, Congressman Enloe, of
the Sth district, is taking much
interest in the welfare of the peOp-
lie. proving himself friend by his
active work in Congress in their
behalf.
Resolved, That we tender him
sincere thanks for the good work
he is doing.
II. III. HOPKINS, Sec'y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
Woman's Work.

This valuable illustrated magazine should
be in every family circle as its contents are OF
the most instructive and elevatng character
Its departments of Literature, Art, Poetry,
Housekeeping, Mothers Corner, the Home
Physician, Correspondence, Recipes, Flower
and Vegetable Gardening, Fancy Work
Boys and Girls, Bright Bubies. Poultry and
ETC.. are admirably conducted by the very
highest authorities, and its miscellaneou.
features embrace matters Of interest to every
person. Nothing of a harmful tendency is
admitted to its columns. -, rho
Among the special attractions Ia III .e".
future will be sereis Of articles on woman's
work--the avenues open to her for earning
living, enjoying health and making none,
by one Of the most practical and entertain
ing writers of the day. We would like fol
very family in the land to secure the benefit.
in store for Its readers, and will be glad tc
order 1t mailed one year 10 any address, OF
recept Of the small subscription price Of 6
cents, though it is in every way equal to high
priced publications. We will send our paper
and "Woman's Work" one year for SI.5o l
you are already subscriber we will eAt.nt
your time and have "Woman's Work" malice
you under this offer. Address this Office
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
COLORED DEPARTM'T.
NewtOwn.

w. I. Cherry's school closed
with concert last Friday night;
quite a crowd was present.
Elias Stephens was married to
Mrs. Mahala Cherry last Thurs.
day night; Rev. J. d. Chism Off
ciating.
The Courier was mis.informed
last week about Prof. F. b. jones'
school closing.
Walter Mcdaniel is on the sick
list this week.
The Good brothers are building
a chimney to the parsonage.
A visitor paid his respects to
Peter Shelby's corn crib one
night last week. CONTENT.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

The bill introduced in Congress
by De.egae Voorhees,, of Wash ng.
ton, Territory, to provide for the
adoption Of photographic spelling
to be taught in the public schools
in the Territories is rather prema.
ture. Society alone should regu-
late such things. Photographic
spelling will be adopted in the
near future, by the learned, with
out the aid of legislation"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
In Chancery at Savannah, Tenn.
W. II. White VS.. NJ. T. White

w. II. White VS.. NJ. +. White
In this cause, upon motion Of complain
ants counsel, and it appearing to me, from
the bill, which is sworn to, that the defend
ant is , nonresident Of the State Of Tennes-
see so that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served on her. II is, therefore. ordered by
me that said defendant, NJ. F. White, appear
at the next term Of the Chancery court for
Hardin county, Tenn, to be held at the court
house in the town of Savannah, beginning on
the 4th Monday in May next, ii being the 2Sth
day Of said month, and plead answer or de-
muir to compliments bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed agains her and this cause
set for hearing ex parte. 1t is further ordered
that copy of this order be published for 4
consecutive weeks in the SAVANNAH COURIER
newspaper published in Savannah, Tenn.
Feb. as, 1888 J. d. McDouGAl, c, & NJ.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
WEEKLY AMERICAN
THE GREAT
Family Newspaper,
Nashville,
Tennessee.
AT

NASHVILLE, tennessee.
Twelve pages, 81 columns. Contains tn. cream
Of the news down to the hour Of going to press
All the departments: Financial Commercial, Fash.
ion, Household. Agricultural and Markets, carefully
compiled Correspondents from all points, Congress
sonal Reports, Special Dispatches, Original Stories,
Poetry and Literature.
Our purpose is 10 make The Weekly American
meet every demand of.its large and varied andierce
1t is addressed to and published for the people,
whose int rests ours Upon their prosperity and
patronage We depend tor success.
We realize tn the gre attest prosperity to all class
can he accomplished only by devel ping our un-
paralleed material resources, establishing diversified
thousands and furnishing home market for the va
red and abundant products Of generous soil and
assuring better facilities for educaunn
July 4 1888, there will be distribution Il valua-
about 5000. The list includes fine III no, an or
gan, three Harrison wagons buggy: half dozen
pows. three sewing machines, and a splendid thor
oughbred Jersey bull and heifer from the herd 81
Maj Campbell Brown, Of t'well Fsrm; pols'ein-
Friesian bull and heifer from the herd Of v. u.
Clark & Co., Of this county and a Devon hull and
heifer from the herd Of Edward u. Hicks. Pr sid, M
Of the American Devon Cattle Club, the lsrges herd
OF thoroughbred Devons in the United States Also,
a breech-oadirg shotgun, dinner set Of Frtnth
china, set Of same, cooking stovc and utensils,
dozen solid silver tea spoons, one dozen Rogers
knives and forks, complete sets OF ilieken Scott,
Gesrge Eliot, fhackeray, Buwer, irving; an Tina
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All persons subscribing or renewing for twelve
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by the expenditure Of ONE DOLLAR, not only
will The Weekly American be sent, worth double the
amount, but a good chance viii he secured to fall
heir to one Of the many desirable prizes The dstri-
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well-known persons, in manner interested in the
same or connected with The American.
Write name, county and State distinctly and remit
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THE AMERICAN.
Nashville, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
River News.

The City of Florence passed up
TO Hamburg Wednesday night of
last week. She was somewhat
disiigured on her guards by col
lisi0n with the Arkansaw City
while in port at st. Louis. The
collision was caused by heavy
wind that rendered the Florence
unmanagable. She took $4,000 feet
Of lumber from this landing and
Cerro Gordo for Powers & Haynes.
Friday night at Beech creek a
gale struck her as she was max.
ing the short turn between the
bars, that put her hard aground
Oh one of the bars. When the
Cherry passed her Saturday the
river had fallen until she was en-
tirely ont of water, but lay fat mp
on the bar and would sustain no
injury. She was relieved of her
freight Sunday night by the Cher
~ and Immediately fOated eff the
bar, as there had been slight rise.
There will be lively competition
for Tennessee River freight dur
ing the coming season by the
three lines already in the field. 1t
is not anticipated that disastrous
rate-cutting will be resOrted to,
but prompt and efficient service
will be rendered to shippers
Globe Democrat.
The City of Nashville, now in
the Evansville trade in place of
Nisbet, passed up Friday night
and down Sunday morning. She
had good trip Of both passen-
gers and freight.
The W. H. Cherry passed up
Sunday morning going only as far
up as Crump's.
The Clyde was on time Monday.
She brought st. Louis freight for
warded on the Nisbet to Paducah
under the new arrangement.
The G. Smith, nee the w. A.
Johnson, Overhauled, passed up
Monday evening. She will run
between Waterloo and Florence.
The Judith was expected last
night.
Capt, Jack Sleeth, who has
been quite sick at his home in
Paducah, is reported nearly well
again. The Clyde always carries
a deserted look when Capt. Jack
is not aboard.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15
A GRAND OFFER.
UNPRECEDENTED
FREE DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS
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Nashville Weekly Banner,
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VOIUMEI. tontsiring ten 81 the most
ronular novels by authors OF Worldwide
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NpLt ME ifI.-Contai, ing ten books oi
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

William, Emperor of Germany.
died in Berlin at $50 last Friday
morning. He died at the age of
81, after occupying the throne Is
years. His Successor is his son
Emperor Frederick. The death
of Emperor William has been
looked for at any time for the
past year and has been predicted
as the signal for the commence
ment of a war in Europe. but
peace still reigns.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

The older we get the more we
learn is a correct saying. In the
city of Baltimore, one day last
week, a man deliberately stole a
saw-mill, hired it hauled to ajunk
shop, sold it for 500 and quietly
left the city. We lad never
heard of the like before.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

Congressman Simmons, Of
North Carolina, has introduced a
bill to deposit $65,OOO,OOO with
the States and Territories, the
interest of which is to be used as
an educational fund. We will be
glad to accept that or any other
aid that Congress may see proper
to give for educational purposes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

We learn that River Engineer
Waterman will, at an early day,
make a survey of Colbert Shoals.
The Department proposes to build
two locks and dams at that place,
making the river navigable all the
year, if h e appropriation bill,
which has been approved by the
House, succeeds in passing the
Senate.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

Cincinnati is making prepera.
tons to give grand Centennial
Exposition, beginning July 4, and
continuing to October II. This
will be grand affair and should
be attended by everybody who
can possibly spare the time and
money necessary to go. We have
no doubt cheap rates can be Sc
cured.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-15

Congressman Thomas, of I'LL.
nois, has introduced a bill to pro.
hibit the use ofladies' Photographic
for advertising purposes, except
by consent of the parties. The
vulgar and unauthorized use Of
ladies' pictures shauld be prob:
bited,