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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
AMAZED THE CASHIER.
How an American Drummer Refused
to Indorse a Bank of England Note.

How an American Drummer REFUSED
to Indorse Bank of England Note.
From the Neto York Advertiser
II heard good one about Billy Temp
kins," said one of a group of commercial
travellers last night in the Continental hotel.
You know Billy travelled for Fluellen &
Co.. in fancy goods"
A murmur and reminiscent assent was
the response.
well, sir" continued the first speaker,
you know what hustler he is Did some
slashlng business last fall and the firm gave
him check for a bonus and told him 30 go
and take trip to Europe. Well sir, Billy
set out to have real good time, and he had
it. While he was in London he took lunch
one day at the famous tavern in the city
called the Ship and Turtle where a SOW
erelgn just about sees you through your
lunch. and he had imblbed little too much
turtle punch.
"When he left there he was run out Of
small change and he thought he would play
big and go by the Bank Of England and get
EGO note redeemed in gold.
That's the way rll change it, quoth be. So
into the dingy old building he strobe and
putting his e20 note down before
the cashiers window, said, Give me gold f r
that, will you
"'Certainly sir said the cashier, Just put
your name on the back of it please
"Then Billy. tipsy- wise, saw a chance for
some fun and replied:
"'My name on it, What forp oh mere
formality. note withdrawn, you know.
Tell how it came back to bank, Customary
thing
"'rll be darned if I'll sign it. says Billy.
You don't catch me going around indorsing
any corporations paper in that reckless
style
"'Why. my dear SIR gasped the astound-
ed cashier. this is Bank of England note,
good for its face value the world over
'''Don't care, said Billy, with tipsy grav-
ity. / am not familiar with the financial
condition OF the Bank of England, and
hanged il l am going to indorse Its paper.
am au American.
"'If you were Fiji Islander, almost
shrieked the Disguised cashier, you ought
to know the value OF q Bank of England
note
"'Well, persisted Billy. what did you
want me to indorse IL for. indorss it, don't
l, IL l sign my name on the backp
"'Great heavensr CALCULATED the cashier.
goaded to the condition Of frenzy by Billy's
people as this come from. If it was the note
OF hand OF bankrupt cats meat man lie
couldn't be more suspicious. Here you, sir.
Will you sign this note?
"'No, sir. made vow that would
never put my name on the back OF any
promises to pay
Send for the manager shouted the
cashier, turning to clerk. He will explain
it to you,' added he, turning to Billy.
The manager came, and all at once
Billy's manner changed, and ia the most
urbane manner possible he told him he did
not understand at first the necessity for
signing, and, putting his name on the note
with flourish, got gold coins for it and
walked out, leaving the two officials looking
after him with puzzled faces.
Billy told them all at the Hotel Metro
pole over glass of hot whisky and water,
and asked:
ibid get a rise out Of the Bank of
England, or did l notP
''The general opinion was that he did"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
LOCAL Personal.

Mrs. J. B. Coyle Of Townsville is visit
ing relatives in the city.
Miss Lille Marable of Atlanta is in the
city, the guest OF Mrs. F. H. MoCalla.
Mrs. W. H. Allen of Jacksonville, Fla. is
spending the week with Mrs. N. B. Tilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Koerber and Miss
Alice Wood Of Columbia, Ala. are In the
city.
Mrs. Charles G. Bradt of Atlanta is visit
ing Mrs. ". S. Pottinger at 17S Bolton
street.
r. NJ. Martin of Riceboro is in town for
the week. Mr.. Martin was formerly pop
ular and capable newspaper man OF this
city.
Mrs. W. Lobby Colson of Charleston, s.
=, Is IN the city, the guest of her friend,
Miss Katie Cooley at Henry and Whitaker
Streets
The members Of the Young Mems Hebrew
association will give dance at their hail
thursday evening complimentary to their
visiting friends.
Mr.. W. R. Polk of Atlanta is in the city
ior Merchants week, the guest of his
o.rot1er, Mr.. R. H. Polk, manager of the
telephone exchange.
Mayor George NJ. Conner of Montgomery,
ga is IN the city, the guest of his brother.
resident II. M. Conner of the Central
Mr; Conner is a well-known attorney and
'eaalng citizen OF Alabama.
miss MISS Julia Ward, Miss Ida Pollard and
MISS Mamie Bliss of this CITY returned YES.
seIuay from Suwannee Springs, Fla. They
spe9t their fortnight's outing very pleas
altly at that delightful resort
W. Hampton Wade, ESQ.,, of Birming-
lam Ala, formerly of Savannah, is in the
Guy LOT Merchants week. Mr.. Wade is
oae q OF the leading of the younger attorneys
" birmingham. He was warmly greeted
yesterday by his friends here.
ANON, among the visitors on the floor of the
CIu,on exchange yesterday were G. L.
I Iomsr and A. Courie of Eufaula, NJ. H.
anderson of New Jersey, Earle Sloan of
SSuarleston. J. W. Schmatts of New York.
TT9'Ige Il; Tucker of Charleston and Mai.
b nr a Wilkins and w. E. Jones of Waynes-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
No Getting Used to Earthquakes.


It is curious fact that the earthquake
scare is the one danger to which we can
never become accustomed by familiarity.
The oftener we feel it the more we become
demoralized. l cannot better illustrate
this than by a story told me by Col. Bailey
Peyton, United States minister to Chile in
1852, and city attorney Of San Francisco in
1856.
To party of friends in 1856 he said
"Boys, it's OF no use talking; we can be-
come accustomed to all dangers. no matter
how imminent, by familiarity, except the
danger Of earthquakes. The more you feel
EN- the more you don't like 'em, and the
worse you hateS 'em. / have heard the
whistle of bullets and the roar of cannon in
battle, and never lodged. But my ex-
perience in Chile took the starch out Of me.
had been but few days in Santiago, the
capitol of Chile, when visited the leading
store on the Plaza in that city. While
standing behind the counter, in an instant,
without any premOnition, the proprietor
and twenty clerks simultaneously leaped
the counter and rushed out the front door.
/ looked at them in astonishment, and said
to myself Are they crazy7 What's the mat
ter with themp Slowly they returned to
their places. | asked them what was the
matter. They replied, 'El temblor Didn't
you feel the temblorP To me 1t was a trife.
Two weeks later was giving a swell dim
ner to the diplomatic corps in Santiago In
the midst of 1t came a temblor, a very
lively one, and every man of the party
leaped from his scat and rushed for the
door or the window. said to myself, OF
all the towards ever met with these peo-
pie exceed But. boys, / hadn't been In
that country more than three months be-
fore no quarter-horse In Tennessee could
beat me in break for the front door when
one Of those temblors made his appearance.
You can stand bullets and cannon balls, but
the tembIors will fetch you"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
ON TIE DIAMOND.
Results OF the Ball Games OF the Big
League Clubs.

Results OF the Ball Games OF the Big
League Clubs.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Games OF base
ball were played to-day with the following
results
At Birmingham.-The last game
OF the Montgomery Birmingham series
was won here to-day by the
home club by a score Of II to and was
regular smuggling match from beginning to
end.
At Macon-Macon 5, Memphis z.
At Atlanta-First game: Atlanta s,
New Orleans 1. Second Game-Atlanta 5,
New Orleans 6. ...
The Southern League of Base Ball clubs
met here to-day and decided upon double
season, the first to close July %; second,
Sept. 81. There will be a supplementary
season between two champion clubs.
At Cnarleston-Charleston8 s, Columbia 8.
At Pittsburg 4. New York g.
At Observation-Disclosures 5, Boston 8,
Rain postponed games at st. Louis,
Philadelphia-St. Louis; at Cincinnati, Bal
ore-Cincinnati, and at Chicago, Brook
lyn-Chicago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
Confidence Men in the CITY.

Savannah is flooded with sharpers and
confidence men who have come in for May
week from neighboring cities The I'M
wary individual had better keep a strong
hold on their wit aud pocket books. A
couple Of the "bunkoes" fingered in the
corridor of the Pulaski house last night for
considerable length Of time, talking with
guests from the country, making themselves
agreeable, ETC., but the countrymen
wouldn't bite at several of their tempting
offers to 'go around town and see the ele-
plant in its varied FORMS"
The police are keeping a sharp lookout
for this class of visitors" and it isn't
probable that any high-handed ''1eecing"
will be INDUCED in by the sharps.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
FOUNDIN THE RIVER.
The Body of an Unknown Negro T
NNNarad

The Body of an Unkuown Negro Re-
covered.
The dead body of an unknown negro was
found floating in the river yesterday morn
ing near Barnard street. j. j. Flanagan,
a marine engineer, went out in q boat and
secured the body, whichshe towed up to the
Exchange dock. 1t was badly decomposed
and the entire skull was bare
the flesh fell off when exposed to the air
and the body presented a horrible sight
when taken out of the water. There ap-
peared to be fracture in the skull. The
body was dressed in blue pantaloons and an
oil coat, with one shoe, on the right foot.
Coroner Dixon was notified and took
charge Of the body. 1t is supposed that the
man fell off some craft in the river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
sneaker Reeds Terror.

During the administration Of Thomas B.
BOSS Reed as speaker of the House Of Rep
resentatives, there was one member whom
he preferred to look at rather than to hear
speak; that member was John 81. Rogers,
from Arkansas, who says: 81 have tried
sAntimigraine' for headaches repeatedly in
the past six months with entire success.
have felt no ill effects efterward. IL has
been a blessing to me, and cheerfully 80
certify. .. d. ROGERS"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
MAY WEEK SOUVENIRS.

Largest Fine Jewelry House.
diamonds a Speciality.
DIAMONDS.
WATCHES,
CHAINS.
CHARMS,
SILvERwARE,
STERLING SILVER
AND FINE PLATED.
DEE THE NEW FRYING PAN CLOCKS.
LADIES' JEwELRY,
LADIES' WATCHES.
WEDDING, BIRTHDAY AND SPECIAL
PRESENTS.
PRICES THE LOWEST,
STERNBERG's,
o' 157 Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
Colored Men Barred Out.

CHICAGO, May 9.-The International
Association of Machinists, in convention
here, refused to-day, after a lively debate,
to strike from their constitution the clause
limiting membership to white men. The
southern delegates opposed any change as
one man, and enough northern delegates
voted with them to overwhelmingly bar
out the colored men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
Still Indorsing It.

Savannah's deep water project is still
bearing fruit in the east and north. A let
ter upon the subject was received by Mayor
McDonough yesterday from Boston, Mass
The letter was unsolicited, and shows how
Boston stands on the question of deepening
Savannah's harbor. Up to the present
almost every state in the union has indorsed
the movement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
Fire IN the ScreVen.

The explosion of a case of matches in the
Screven house Office last night shortly be-
fore II o'clock caused quite an excitement
and occasioned a fire alarm from box 81, in
front of the hotel, which brought out the
fire department on quick run and gath
cred together In a few minutes several hum
dred people The hotel porters extinguished
the blaze with bucket of water.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
Bankrupt Shoe store.

We have large assortment of low shoes
and slippers, for summer wear, that we are
anxious to close out.
We certainly can save you money on all
GRADES and kinds Of shoes. A large stock to
select from. M. I. Lambert, LOO Brough-
ton straekr-Ads -a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
RIVER AND HARBOR.

The river front was pretty well lined with
people yesterday who were on the lookout for
the Vesuvious. Some one started the rumor
that the ship was moored to the lower cot
ton press dock, and thither the crowd went
In haste, only to find out that the rumor was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10

NoVice to s., F. and W. Employees.
Oail at Kohler's, 1853 Broughton street, for
FInced this week.-Ad '''0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10

Buckinghams Dye for the Whiskers is the
best, handiest, safest, surest, cleanest. most
economical and satisfactory dye ever in
vented. It Is the gentlemen's favorite.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10

John G. Price, who has been filling the
position of timekeeper OF the Central rail-
road in Supt, DilPs Office, leaves tonight
for Memphis. where he has accepted the po-
sition of chief clerk to Supt. Mckee of the
Louisville, New Orleans and Texas rails
road formerly trainmaster Of the Central.
Mr.. Rice is young man who has been
several years in the employ of the Central
railroad, and leaves fine record. He has
many friends, especially among the railroad
employees, who will regret his departure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
Fres to Everybody

"Aing purchase of boys apparel to-mor-
Ike one Spaiding bat and ball, at Kohler's,
400 6roughton street.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10
RAIL AND CRO6STIE.
Edward s. Fleming, a well known rail-
road man Of Jacksonville, is In the city.

The Seahoard Company met yesterday at
its office. No. 1877 Bay street. 1t was the
adjourned annual meeting TO hear reports
of committees and finish UP the business of
the annual meeting. The officers said there
was nothing of Importance to announce
with regard to the meeting. Several stock
holders from Middle Georgia and from
Charleston were in attendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10

AbbottNs East Indian corn paint cures oil
oorps, waIts and bpnionsA--Ads .is.4S
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-10

ITO COUNTY OFFICERS. and Basuss
Il required by county officers Tor the ssso of
NE courts. or for once use. supplied to order bs
Wki<kker sExaak aaEaanak
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
DEATHS.

In this city, May ~, William W. Peters. aged
S3 years months.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at o'clock. al
his late residedce, No. 35 Lincoln street.
In this city May IL, Achsah F., wife of Ed
ward Batchelder, aged 65 years.
Funeral Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock, al
at her late residence, No. 81 Hampshire street
In this city, May 10, Hattie Mabel, oldest
daughter of VIM H. and Emma III. Drysdale
aged years 6 months.
In Bath, May 8. Francis King, Jr. aged SO
years 3 months.
In Fairfield, May s, Louisa j. Hall, wife oil
Dr. F. L. Robinson, aged 80 years.
po a ssad So vaafs nogn Il Alb
In West Poland, April %, Samuel Il. Dudley,
aged 40 years 10 months.
In Livermore Falls, April 20, Benjamin s.
Norton. aged A years.
In Bath, April 8, Francis King, Jr., aged 63
years.
In Potsdam, N Y. May 10, Mrs. L. 7. Ames
nee Mary Silvadore, formerly of South Portland,
aged 26 years.
The funeral of the late Frederick Deerine
will take place tomorrow afternoon at 13C
o'clock. at the Church of the Messiah. Burial
at Gorham, Maine. Evening papers copy.
The funeral of the late Mamie, wife of L. P
Ames will take place this Friday afternoon at
2 O'Clock, at the residence of her parents, No
Is Free street. South Portland.
The funeral services of the late Walter Fl.
Thomas will take place on Saturday afternoon
at 2.30 o'clk, at his late sesidence, No. 81 Sher
man street.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
Name,
Location. No. present.

Grand Sachem Bailey welcomed the
visiting braves in these words:
Grand sachem BaiIey's Address.
Grand Chiefs, Worthy Sachenas and Bro
Tiers.
1t gives me great pleasure, on behalf of
the committee appointed by Machigonne,
Cogawesco, Tolam, Pequawket, Masco-
homo and Rockamecook tribes to bid you
welcome to this wigwam of the paleface,
where we, that sleep, assemble to exem-
plify the ceremony and several degrees
OF our order; that hereby we may be-
come more firmly united in the bonds of
Freedom, Friendship and Charity.
When you come so far to see us,
All our town in peace awaits youi
All our doors stand open for you'll
You shall enter all our wigwams,
For the hearts right hand we give you.
AS the work of disqualification goes on
throughout this sleep, may we come to
realize, as we witness its fidelity and ac-
curacy, that we are indeed well come to-
gether, for the mutual benefit and i'm
provement of our respective tribes in
this great reservation.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
PLEASANT SOUVENIR.
How Member of the Camera Club Made
Notes of a Journey.


Mr.. Fritz FL. Jordan is an enthusiastic
amateur photographer and member of
the Camera Club. His accomplishments
in this line he made tell with pleasant
results on his recent trip to Barbados
and Venezuela. Yesterday he showed to
several of his friends a book of views
taken by him. There were pictures of
the steamer by which he travelled, of
streets in the Barbados. cane planta-
tions, men and women of the country,
public buildings, etc. OF Caracas, the
capital of Venezuela, he has several fine
pictures, notably of the opera house, the
war department building, with native
soldiers on guard, street scenes, etc. AL
together the album is avery pleasant SOU
venir.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in the Office of the
Registersof Deeds:
Portland.Mary B. wadsworth to John T.
: Freepor6George C. Lowell to Howard H.
Porter. $1,000
Samuel A. Holbrook to George c. Lowell.
S125.
Deering. George H. Bangs to William B. Bar
nett.
0umberland-Jacob M. Shaw to Joseph W.
Shaw.
Ella NJ. Caldwell to Cumberland sanitarium
and Sulphur Spring Company.
Westbrook.-Ephraim J. Pennell to Carl F.
W. Haase.
Scarboro-Mary G. Foyeto Eugene Foye.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
P. V. E. A.

A meeting Of the Portland Veteran
Firemen's Association was held last eve
ming, the first vice president presiding.
A communication was received from
the New England Veteran Firemen's
League appointing the second Sunday in
June as Firemen's Memorial day.
The committee on field day reported
recommending postponing the field day
until September, and the report was
adopted.
The committee on engine reported,
saying that the work on the engine was
progressing, and they had no doubt that
when the engine was renovated and re-
paired it would be in good condition for
duty.
Vice President Plaisted gave an inter
esting report of the meeting of the
Firemen's League.
The following persons were admitted
members:
washington to Libby, AT, Gerrish,
Bent. s. Trickey, J. E. Cady,
Frank E. Berry, J. f. Aliingham,
S3IuS y. moore. faIrlck u. MelCQy.
John W. Chandler.
The following donations were report
ed:
Fire hat, 1860, Salem, Mass, and picture of
Americas Fire Co., New York, 1855, from John
L0wery, Hose 2, Salem, Mass
Annual report of Chief Engineer S. R. Leav-
lit, 1857, giving names and ages of all the
members Of the Portland Fire Department, an d
the makes and locations of engines, from F. A.
Leavitt.
Photograph of Engine 81, Gre boat, from
Lieut.. R. A. Richie, Boston Fire Depart
nent.
Picture of Machigonne, No /, P. F. D., 1850,
on Boston Common; also picture called
sFlorinde," from Comrade E. W. Porter.
Roll call Of Ocean, No. 4, P. F. d., 1889,
from Paul j. Grant, Portland.
Picture of Adriatic engine, No. 81, New York,
1850, and some hat fronts of Franklin Fl. & L..
8, and Union Hose. No. /, from Comrade A. NJ
Lehman.
Pair of horns also Fire Department reports,
from Comrade Alfred Wiggin
Report of chief engineer of Washington. D. G.
Fire Department, from Comrade A. j. Cum
mngs.
Fire Department badge of Cleveland, Ohio
from Comrade Henry @. Norton.
The thanks of the association were vot-
ed to all who had made donations. and
also to Hon. M. F. King and W. II. Du-
gan for favors received.
Adjourned for two weeks. ,
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
The Weekly Sacrifice.

The Atkinson Company offer their
weekly sacrifice of bargains today and
tomorrow. This time it is in the crock
cry department and the goods that will
be offered up consist of Japanese novel
ties, screens and small articles of table
ware. A hasty glance at our advertising
columns will show you what they have
to say regarding the sale. Every house
keeper will read it with attention.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
Cleveland's Baking Pow


Cleve1and's Baking Pow
der leavens best. The loaf
is flne--not coarse grained.
cake and breads do not dry
up and get "husky," but
keep moist and fresh.
The reason isthe strength
of Cleveland's comes from
cream of tartar and soda,
nothing else. 1t is not
cheapened with ammonia or
alum. Cleveland's is whole
some; leavens most and
leavens best. ~ .-----a..4
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
Eastern Branch, National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
Proposals for Subsistence, Qaartermaster's
and Hospital Stores.
TREAsuRER's OFFICE, .

1hEASUhEhS
EASTERN BRANCH, N. H. d. v. S.,
focus, Me-, May IL, 1892.
SEALED proposals, subject to usual condi-
- tons, will be received at this office until 10
O'Clock M, June /, 1892, for furnishing and de
lvering at this Home the Subsistence and.Quar-
termaster's Stores required for the fiscal year
commencing July 1, 1892, and ending June 80,
1898 consisting in part of the following, viz:
Tea: Coffee, Groceries, Flour, Fresh and Corned
Corned Shoulder, Hams. Fresh and Salt Fish,
Butter, Cheese, Lard, Onions, Potatoes, Corn,
Oats Shorts Coal, Household Articles Plumb
ing Material, Hardware, White Lead Oil, Farm
ing Tools, Tobacco, ETC., and Hospital Supplies
of all kinds
Proposals forsHardware, lead, etc.. will be
opened IL m, June I'd, and proposals for Hos
pftal Supplies will be opened IL m, June Sd.
Schedules upon which all bids must be made,
giving the kind and estimated quantities re-
quired, particulars as to conditions to be OBJ
served, will be furnished on application to the
undersigned.
JOHN D. ANDERSON,
Treasurer
Approved:
LUTHER STEPHENSON,
may1Seod t31 GoYernoEs
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
ST. TAMMANY DAY.
BRAVES from All Over the Reservation
Saw the Degree Work.

The exemplifcation of the degrees of
The Improved Order of Red Men at City
Hall last night was witnessed by about
$50 members of the order from all parts
of the state, one member being present
from Atlantic, Ohio, and two from Mas
sachusetts. AL the Maine tribes but
three were Represented as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB,

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
THURsDAY-Lewis II. McKenney ct al. VS.
schooner Laura Belle. Libel to enforce a Her
claimed to exist for supplies furnished the
scho oner while fishing on shares.
B. Thompson. Geo. E. Bird
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-13
Home for Aged Men.

The annual meeting of the Home for
Aged Men was adjourned last evening
until Saturday, the 21st inst.