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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
GALENA FLOODED.
Merchants Unable to Get Their Books
From Their Stores

| Merchants Unable TO Get Tnelr BOOK
From Their Stores.
GALENA, ILL, June 24-The terrific
rainfall of Wednesday last and yesterday
has proved the most disastrous OF any storm
yer before experienced In this locality.
The GaIena river rose at the rate Of an inch
a minute, and Main street, by s o'clock last
night, was flooded and rowboats were re-
sorted 20 as the only means OF crossing
the street and obtaining entrance into some
OF the buildings. The Easements and lower
floors of every business house in town we're
flooded with deep water. AT the Lawrence
hotel the water stood seven feet deep IN the
dining room floor, and at the European
hotel the parlor floor was several feet under
water.
Business men who attempted 20 rescue
books and papers found themselves up to
their necks In water IN their own offices, and
they were obliged TO leave everything 10
order to escape with their lives. The floor
the Merchants Bank was flooded,
in which building is located
the Western Union telegraph office. The
upper bridge, owned by the Illinois Central
railroad, notwithstanding heavy ballast
OF stone laden freight cars, broke away and
was hurled into the river. A heavy iron
structure, known as the Green street bridge,
was carried off completely.
Landslldes obstruct the railroads, ana
between Galena and Galena Junction, a
distance Of three miles. they had twenty
distractions. Seven miles OF the North
western track is washed away. The amount
Of damage that has been done to property,
both public and personal, cannot be esti-
mated. The heaviest personal financial
losses will fall on lumber dealers.
THE DELUGE AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO. June A.-The exceptionally
heavy rainfalls Of the past week have again
caused serious floods in this vicinity. Scores
Of business houses have six TO eight inches of
water In their Easements and every portion
Of the city has suffered some damage.
The floods Of two months ago, which were
considered phenomenal, have been sur
passed. Many small sewers have burst and
the flood coming up through the ground has
ruined the cedar block pavement In many
places. 1t will cost S95, 900 to repair the
damage to the pavement.
Railroads running in from the west report
much damage from floods and on most OF
them many trains were badly delayed. At
Ravenswood il is said that l, 400 houses are
surrounded 5y water from one TO three feet
deep. The town of Cicero is also flooded
as is Moreland, another suburban town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
CLOTHING.

On JUNE 18TH, 1876, Gen,
GEORGE A. CUSTER lost his life
in the Black Hills
1.-Two of his brothers, a brother
in-law and many other gallant
soldiers persisted with him. With
an insufficient force, he attacked
SITTING BULL, the result BEING
one of the most memorable mas.
sacres in sthe annals Of our In.
dian warfare. SITTING Bull
made his escape to Canada.
Opportunities also escape:
don't miss seeing our elegant
line of Summer Goods at Sim
mer Prices. We are strictly
reliable. Ask your neighbor
if what we say is not trne
APPEL & ScHAUL, one price
to all.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
A PROFESSIONAL LEG BREAKER
Making Business of Falling on Bad
Sidewalks and Getting Damages.
Esrnru The 81 L.naLis RenlLhIic

Sidewalks and Getting Damages.
From the 81. Louis Republic.
ASHLEY, ILL, June 14-The authorities
OF Anaconda, Mont, have sent letters Of in
quiry here in regard to one c. F. Burkhart
who, i5 appears, had sued that city for
5000 damages for broken leg and other
injuries sustained, it IL claimed, by fall
upon the side walk there some time ago. II
Burkhart is not an assumed name, the man
is not known here. There are several feat
ures about the case, however, that recall
the career Of one OF the shrewdest conf
dence men who ever worked a game In
Illinois.
The mans name was Landers. He was
an expert telegraph operator and one OF the
smoothest of takers. Landers made it a
regular business for several years OF travel
ing through the state, falling down on bad
sidewalks in country towns and breaking
his leg. 1t was always the same leg that
was broken. A heavy damage suit followed
each accident, and the man fairly coined
money at his peculiar business. His sue
cess 10 towns and small cities fired his ans
bition for greater things. Accordingly If
teen or more years ago he won't to st. Louis,
found bad place in the pavement on Olive
street aud promptly fell down and broke
his leg there. He afterward compromised
the matter with the city for $4,000, and
actually secured every dollar OF IL. After
that Landers came here and opened up one
of the largest retail grocery stores in the
state OF Illinois. The place was run upon
metropolitan principles aud made q fine
showing for a country store. The trade Of
the town, however, did not Justify the OUT
lay, and the country grocer soon went to
the wall. After the failure Of the business
he left 1t to straighten out itself and returned
to the more profitable business Of leg break
ing.
As pretender Landers had no superior,
and few If any equals Some of the best
physicians were taken in by the fellow. He
submitted to painful operations with won
derful fortibude. A number of physicians
whose honesty has never for moment been
, questioned, have gone upon the witness
| stand In court and taken a solemn oath that
the mans leg had been broken and reset by
them, when in reality the fellow had never
been hurt at all. The mans ability as a
pretender in that line was equaled only by
his ability to tell with wonderful effect a
tale of woe. His pitiful story was told in
such manner that 1t carried conviction
! with it. II seldom or never failed to bring
about the desired verdict. Landers finally
drifted to Chicago, where he was caught In
some swindle and was sent to the Joliet pen.
itentiary for a term of years. The term ex-
pired several years ago and the leg breaker
| left for tile great and growing west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
HORRORS OF THE sIoCkADE.

A Negro Drops Dead After Being
Compelled to Work While Sick.
ATLANTA. Ca. June 24.-Another ag-
gravated case Of cruelty on the part Of the
officials in charge Of the city chain-gang
was developed to-day. Several days ago
John Franklin, negro. who said his home
was in Macon, was sent to the stockade for
idling about the street. This morning he
complained Of sickness. He asserted that
he was not able to go TO work, but the
bosses disregarded the complaint and
forced him on to the works with the
balance of the gang. He continued there
all day. Jus. short while before the gang
was to be ordered in Franklin dropped his
pick and fell over, dying In a few minutes
of congestion OF The brain. Several days
ago a white man who had been sent to the
stockade for fighting, when released was
found to have been mangled about the
ankles by improper shackling. He was
sent to the hospital, threatened with blood
poisoning and Is still there under treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
THORNTON AS A PUaILIsr.

The Ex-Treged!an Knocks Out a Pro-
fessionsl In Ghirty-eiaht Rounds.
ATLANTA, GA. June 24-Soott Thornton,
Georgia's great and only eccentric tragedian,
has forsaken the footlights for the prize
ring. Tonight he appeared IN the Kimball
house with one arm in a sling, his mouth
slightly awry and both eyes heavily draped
in mourning. His generally bound up con-
dition attracted attention, and it finally
leaked out that the great tragedian bad but
recently emerged from a 3S-round mill
fought before a sslect audience some time
between dark last night and dawn to-day.
Frank Holland, a professional from
New York. was Thornton's an
a finish, and although Holland weighs
1875 pounds TO the ex -tragedial's 100, those
who have seen him before the footlights
will readily recall the frailty OF his pedal
extremities as viewed in old gold tights,
Thornton actually knocked his man out so
that he could not come up when time was
called. Stakes have been put up for an
other mill between the famous eccentric
tragedisn and an unknown slugger to-mor>
row night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Failed to Size His Pile.

A miner who had been working a claim IN the
hills all summer, and who had been his own
cook, barber. chambermaid and tailor, came to
town to purchase supplies and see the sights.
says the San Francisco Examiner. He had
dough on his whiskers. grease on bis overalls,
pine twigs in his hair, and looked hard up
enough to rob a stage. He fell against the
bottle and sprained his brain. The police threw
gunnyseck.
You are fined SiO." the judge said next
morning, looking carelessly at the forlorn wretch
shaking pallidly before him.
The miner unbuttoned two pairs OF overalls
and from some inner recess Of his garments
pulled roll OF bills as big mans fist. 1t
was trying moment for the judge but his
presence OF mind did not desert him. He glared
at the wad Of wealth, half rose from his seat
and. as il in continuation OF what he had al
ready said, Numbered:
And 500 for contempt of court"
The miner was glad to get off with that, and
put for the bills and tall timber once again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
ON TIE DIAMOND.

WASHINGTON, June A.-Games of base
ball were played to-day with the following
results:
At Washington-Firstg game: Washington
o, Brooklyn Is. Second game: Washing
ton 2, Brooklyn 0.
AT MISUNDERSTANDING 2, Cincinnati o.
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5. Bir-
mingham B.
At New Orieans-New Orleans l, Chat
tanooga l.
At Mobile Mobile 6, Atlanta 0.
At St. Louis-Sixteen innings game called
on account Of darkness. st. Louis 8. Cleve-
land 3.
At Memphis-Memphi 4, Macon G.
At Chicago-Chicago 0. Louisville l.
At New York-New York z, Philadel-
pbia 8.
At Baltimore-First game-Baltimore o
Boston 2. Second game-Baltimors 0, Bos-
ton T.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
A oh.naman Assaulted.

AUGUSTA, GA, June 24.-Doc Loo Bong,
a Chinaman who has two stores in Augusta,
was murderously assaulted tonight by an
unknown party. He was going from his
Broad street store to his store on Jones
street, and while on a back street was sud
denly assaulted by a man, who stabbed him
IN the temple, cut a cash in his throat.
pounded him severely and left hun for
dead. The Chinamans money was undis-
turbed and the motive seems not to have
been robbery. There is no ciew. The
wounds will not prove fatal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Rain at Riceboro.

RIcEBoRo, GA. June 24.-The rains are
daily falling much to the joy of the farmers.
Corn is above the average, as is also the
rice crop. On the farm of W. A. Jones the
Hessian fly attacked small square Of rice
containing about three acres and completely
killed it. Since the rain their ravages have
ceased.
Miss Maggie Allen, who has not been well
Tor some weeks will leave in few days for
White Springs. Fla, where sne will spend
the remainder of the summer with her
uncle, John w. Winn.
Robert ID. Martin will spend few days
with bis mother, Mrs. N. r. Martin Of Tiff
ton, Berrien county. during the next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
TOLLRsON,s TRIAL.

He Secures a PoStponement Because
He Was Not Ready to Go On.
ATLANTA, Ca, June 24.-The case against
Banker ]. Il. Tolleson was called in the city
court to-day. but was postponed on motion
of the defendant. who was not prepared.
Tolleson will be arraigned on two charges
tomorrow. He will be tried for pointing
his pistol at Messrs Weldon and Crawford,
the ne wspaper men who took him to task on
account OF his conduct toward the young
lady typewriter in the case. On Monday
the banker will be placed on trial for his in
sulting beha vior to this young lady.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
ArLANTA,s HIsRRNIANs.

a Big Delegation Coming to Attend
the Convention.
ATLANTA, GA, June 24-To-morrow
afternoon large number of members Of the
Ancient Order Of Hibernians will leave here
for Savannah to attend the state conven-
ton Of the order. which is to be held there
next week. The Atlanta division is the
largest 10 the state, being entitled to six
delegates. Tonight the delegates to the
convention and the members OF the order
who are going to Savannah met with the
delegates TO complete the final arrange
ments for tho trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Georaia's Colored Masons,

TOWNSVILLE. GA. June 24.-The state
convention Of colored Masons has been in
session in Townsville for the past three
days. About 400 members have been In at
tendance. There was parade and q speech
by Rev. Alexander Ellis of Savannah this
afternoon. Tonight the installation OF
officers took place. Tomorrow the dele
gates will return home. Perfect harmony
has prevailed during their meeting. The
eolored Masons Of Georgia show up we'll
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25

THE BLOCK which probably has the biggest
population in the United States, and perhaps in
the world, Is the one in New York city which is
bounded by Avenues and c. Second and
Third streets. 1t has q population of 2261 citi-
zens and l,27l aliens, over $500 kn all. But the
block bounded by Ridge and Pitt, Houston and
Stanton streets has more people to the square
foot-to the square inch, it might almost be
said This block has 1855 people, divided as
evenly as possible between citizens and aliens
the citizens being in a majority of one. It is
populated at the surprising rae OF 100000 to
the square mile.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Noticing DONE IN THE HOUSE.

Third Party Followers Prevent an
Adjournment to Monday.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-The third party
was In full force in the House this morning
and voted soidly against the motion made
by Mr.. McMilin of Tennessee that when
the House adjourn to-day it be to meet
Monday.
When the vote showed a majority for the
motion, Mr.. Watson of Georgia raised the
point of no quorum,
Mr.. McMilliu then asked unanimous con-
sent that a recess be taken until s o'clock
this evening, but Mr.. K1lgore OF Texas
objecting the House adjourned till morn
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
A nrAr lnventIon nY a Parisian has heen an.

NEAT invention by Partisan has been ap-
piled to the fast express running between
Lyons and MarseilIes. Heretofore the railway
compartments were marked by numbers, aud
1t was very difficult to see these at night. To
find their respective compartments passengers
were compelled to impress upon their minds
some unnistakable sign. Pictures of animals
and of furniture. tools and weapons, now serve
as guides instead Of numbers. The system has
given great satisfaction. and has caused no end
of 'merriment to passengers, who ride in a
donkey car or monkey car. as they style their
COMMITMENTS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
IN JAIL WHILE his MOTHER DIED.
Sad Gaze of Man Arrested for Pass
ing q Worthless Check.

ing a Worthless Check.
ATLANTA, Ga, June M.-An unusually
distressing case developed here to-day in
police circles. Joseph Maddox, a young
white man who had given a check to James
A. Anderson & Co. for $40 on a
bank in which he, had no funds, was
sent to the county jail. Young Mad
dox claimed that be thought he had money
to his credit in the bank. He is a nephew OF
Hon. Carter Tate, now a candidate for
congress In the Ninth district, and his
mother is wealthy. The young man re-
fused to call on his family, endeavoring to
prevent the information of his arrest from
reaching his family on account Of his
mothers severe illness. Tonight IN his cell
at the Jail young Maddox was handed a tel
egram announcing his mothers death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Texas, Delegates to Omaha.

DALLAS, TEX, June 24.-At its conven>
ton here yesterday the Peoples party Sc
Iected as delegates at large to Omaha: II. 8.
P. Ashby, Harry Tracy, W. L. Hayes, z.
s. Peters, J. r. Hodges, J. @. Crenshaw, c.
H Jenkins, J. C. Mooney Hayes and
Crenshaw are colored. The convention in-
dorsed the Ocala demands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Mssons Celebrate st. Johns Day.

AUGUSTA, Ga. June 24.-St. Johns day
was appropriately celebrated Tonight by
the Masons. Rev. DR.. ]. 7. Plunket, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church, was the
orator of the day. Refreshments were
aAryed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25

CONFEDERATE VETERANS AssOCIA.
TION.
The members and auxiliary members Of the
Association are requested to meet at the Cathe-
dral. corner Harris and Abercorn streets, at AIS
o'clock THIS AFTERNOON, to pay the last
sad tribute of respect to our deceased Comrade
JOHN W. lyman. By order OF
CHAS H. OLMsTEAD. President
Attest: J. H. H. OSBORNE, Assistant Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
Gold for Europe.

NEw YORK, June 24.-The gold ordered
to-day for shipment to Europe footed up
Sl,750, 900. The total for the week was as
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
For Wilmington Island,

Parties In search OF a delightful pleasure tr,
take the STEAMER FLORA for WTLMINGT0S
ISLAND. Leaves Thunderbolt wharf on arryai
OF 10 A. NJ, $3.50 and $50 p NJ trains from Bojton
street, on Coast Line railroad. Returoin1
leave the island at ~ noon, $3.50 p NJ and 7jo6 "
Round trip tickets, with street cars, adults IN
cents. children IS cents. For sale by street car
conductors and at Bolton streetIdepot specIa
rates 70 parties OF NIFTY or more. Light refresh
ments on board. No liquor sold or improne,
characters admitted 70 the steamer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
MEETINGS.
THE HIBERNIAN SOCIETY

Will assemble at the Guards ~ AxESAs
Temporary Arsenal CBull iExETENNIRsks
and Macon streetsl, THIS t-5&A\NxyScu
Saturday AFTERNOON, kE4 \AExfI
at 4 ocl ok, punctually, to 1xENMMx s. y
pay the last mark of respect ~ E&TA$
to their late fellow member JOHN w. lyman.
By order OF p w, MELDRIM.
President.
CHARLES z. PRENpKReAsr. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
A HOME ON "THE sALTsw
AUCTION SALE
OF LOTS ON WILMINGTON ISLAND.
TUESDAY. JUNE a8. 1892.

A delightful ride by cars to Thunderbolt and
then by steamer to Wilmington, the family re-
sort of Savannah, is pleasant way to spend
an afternoon.
On the 18TH INST. a portion of the front lots
will be sold at auction for gas cash and TEN
DOLLARS per month until the purchase money
and interest is paid.
Those who have never visited the Island can
form no idea of its advantages for q summer
home
1t is healthy beyond question, artesian water
In abundance and surrounded by salt water
The company having the matter in charge are
determined to make it a popular home for the
people of the city.
There are but a few front lots for sale, and 1t
is expected that this will be last sale at public
outcry.
There will be music and refreshments on the
steamer and on the island
Send to me for plat and visit the Island any
afternoon before the sale. Those who will do
this will be certain to be at the sale
c. n. DORSETT,
Auctioneer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
THE CITTzENs' BANK OF sAVANNaH'

SAVANNAH, GA, June "a 1892
A dividend of THREE DOLLARS PER
SHARE has been declared by the directors of
the Citizens Bank Of Savannah, payable on
and after JULY 1st, 1892 to stockholders Of
record June 25. Transfer books will be closed
June % to July 6.
GEO. C. FREEMAN. Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb. /, 1890, the basis OF meas
Hrement Of all advertising In the MORNING News
the first Insertion. No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 90
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-25
BEWARE OF IMPURE WATER oil
COMPOUNDS THEREOF.

am now using distilled water in the manu-
factnre of Soda. The process OF distillation
renders the water perfectly pure and as clear as
crystal. This favored with natural fruit Juices
makes the beverage complete and decidedly
healthful. appreciate the most liberal pat
ronage of my friends aud in return propose to
give the best that labor and skill can produce,
R. O. MCCALL,
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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-17
NEWS AND NOTES.

These are the days when Brer Cor
man is lying low. AS his friends figure
it out, there are only six and one half
Democratic delegations which are
actually instructed for Cleveland. This
gives him 1876 votes, Hill "a, Boies 26,
Gray 30 and Palmer As. There are 344
uninstructed delegates already chosen,
among whom Mr.. German thinks that
he stands some show, starting as he does
with the Maryland delegation in his own
hands. By the way, we do not hear any
more talk nowadays about the nomi-
nation of Cleveland Shy reclamation.
President Harrison's record is. the
Republican platform for 1892. 1t is big
enough and broad enough and strong
enough to hold all factions, all interests
and all sections. Now is the time to get
on board.
Look at the ticket dear Mugwumps
and Democrats. Take it into the sun
light and weigh it, measure it, test it as
you will. There are no flaws in it. and
it doesn't need the protection of fly
trap.
Money talks. In view of this fact
it may be that Mr.. Flower will be placed
before the Democratic convention by his
large and valuable bari.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-06-17
OF ELLEN RICE.
Notice of Settlement and Application for Dis
hut

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri.
button.
STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court
District of Bennington, S. held at Probate Of
fee in Bennington, within and for said district, on
the 9th day of June, A. ID. 1892.
Present, Hon, Alfred Robinson, Judge.
Warren Rice, administrator of the
estate Of Ellen Rice, late Of Bennington, in said
district, deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for decree OF distribution and
partition Of the estate Of said deceased.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said court, that
said account and said application be referred to a
session thereof. to be held at the
Probate ONCE, aforesaid, on the Twenty
fifth day of June, A. ID. 1892. for hear
ing and decision thereon; and, it is futher order
ed that notice thereof be given to all parties in.
terested by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the
Bennington BANNER Newspaper published at
Bennington, previous to said time appointed
for hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, II any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed,
and such decree made.
A record whereof is ordered to be made.
A true record.
Attest, ALFRED ROBINSON, Judge.
A true copy of the original record.
Il Attest, ALFRED ROBINSON. Judge.