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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04
THE WONDERFUL GOPHER
One Bets It's Squirrel, Another a
Snake, "A Third Turtle, and a Fourth
"a Rat
Ne,o York Sun

Ne,o York Sun.
Four business men sat in Third avenue
car on their way down town yesterday.
Looking up from his newspaper one of
them said:
Here's an item that saws gopher holes
make horseback riding dangerous on the
plains. Now, I'd like to know what a
gopher is anyway" looking around in
quiTingly.
A gopher is a striped squirrel" said a
tall man, in a tone of quiet assurance.
You're mistaken, sir said his neigh
Dor. "A gopher is land turtle, that bur-
rows
Il shall nave to differ from you, gentle
men," interpOsed the fourth man. "A
gopher Is neither a striped squirrel nor a
turtle. 1t is kind of rat"
A man on the opposite seat, who had
listened to the conversation with evident
interest. said:
Excuse me. gentleman; but you are
all mistaken. A gopher is a snake. I've
killed lots of 'em, and / know what I'm
talking about
Are YOU willing to back up your opin-
iOn:" asked the gOpher-squirrel man,
taking roll OF bills from his pocket.
Certainly, sir. Here's 50 that says Il
gopher is a snake
The money was put into the hands of
the gentleman who started the discussion.
He accepted IT under protest, saying he
was positive that a gopher was a gray
burrOWing squirrel. He had often seen
them. \ heated discussion followed. in
in which the words gopher, snake, SPUR
rel. rat, and turtle figured prominently.
The money in the Stockholders hand soon
amounted to so. 1t was agreed that
Webster should settle the dispute. The
gentlemen alighted from the car, went
into a hotel, and a copy of the I'm
abridged was procured.
'GOl-gOp-p-p-gOpher it is said
the stakeholder, as he ran his finger down
the page:
"GOpher-An animal of several different
species. The name was originally given
BY French settlers to many burrOwing
animals from their hOneycOmbing the
earth. I'm Canada and Illinois the name
was given to a gray bUrrOwing squirrel;
west of the Mississippi and in Wisconsin
to a striped squirrel. In Missouri, a COM
mon species is a pOuched rat of a reddish
or chestnut brown color, with broad
mOle-like fore feet. In Georgia snake
Is called by the same name, and in Florida
a turtle"
As the stakeholder refunded the money,
he said: "Gentlemen, it appears that we
are all right and all wrong. But we
have, at least, learned something
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04
Kicked by "A MuIP

The hind hOof Of the animal came vio-
lently in contact with the boys face. Said
the boys father, MY son, you won't be
as beautiful as you were, but you Will
know more" Among the things which
that boy now knows is the fact that for a
badly bruised face and for wounds which
come from hard knocks, Perry Davis
Pain Killer is the surest thing in the
world. We are all liable to be the vic
Tins of accident at any minute, and the
best accident policy we can have is bot
tie of this popular and efficient remedy.
With this we are always ready to repair
damages caused by the kicking mule, the
refractory step ladder, or the untimelv
orange peel ON the s.deWalk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04

The night was as dark as Erebus, Just
that darkest hour which precedes the
dawn. when the Federal command ap-
preached the infantry picket and We're
upon them almost before they could fire,
but they did fire, and thus gave a partial
alarm. The Federal cavalry then moved
rapidly up the main street of the village,
and when opposite the court house they
began firing into it on one side Of the
road and the hotel on the other with
their pistols. The RappahannOck cav
airy being armed, as | have said only
with sabres, and not even being drawn
up in line. but all in confusion, did
not hesitate upon the order of their
going but slid away into the dark
ness toward Manassas. The Federal
cavalry next moved down the pike To the
Episcopal Church, and though some sort Of
a stand was made by u few of the Prince
William cavalry, they too incOntinently
slOped for parts unknown. That these
two companies were routed out of their
peaceful slumbers and surprised, with no
KNOWLEDGE of the number of the attacking
force. is an undoubted fact, but the main
cause Of their ignOminious defeat and
flight was the darkness that prevailed
and that no plan of concert of action
had been laid down for them. In fact,
they were green-as green as grass
and with the usual contempt for Nolun-
teers which then pervaded the West Point
ers of the regular army, Colonel EWell did
not intrust to them Instructions as ne
would have done to regular soldiers. the
consequence was a panic, that, had 1t not
been for another little circumstance,
would have effectually barred Lieutenant
Colonel Ewell's rapid promotion in the
army, which took place afterwards.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04

CcmpleXional defects are erdficated not
hjddeR, by GLENN's SULPHUR SOAR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
A TALK WIra Ex-GoVERyoR BIsnor.
CONFIDENT THAT fmE DEMOCRATS WILL WIN IN
OHIO.

OHIO.
Ex-Governor Bishop, of Ohio, whose wife
died short time ago. sails to-day In company with his
daughter for trip abroad. He the st. Nicholas
Hotel yesterday and, in conversation with TRIBUNE
reporter the subject of the Ohio canvass, he sad
II think the Democrats will elect their ticket They
are very san2uine, but they indulge In wild talk when
they predict majority of 900 II will be
close race but think the Democrats will win. We will
"what effect will the decision upholdng the constitu
tionsty OF the Scott law have the canyassp
"well IL may do harm TO the Democrats and also 70
the Republicans. have always counted on decision
I'm favor OF that law It introduced by radical
Republican who not likely TO take that course,
the decision the Pond unless ho pretty
tain OF being upheld ty the Court"
What foundation Is there reports dssnts-
faction among Democrats the work OF ting
tonf"
have not been able to any trouble in the party
However, there always dissatisfied persons IN any
party when they defeated In a convention. The
nomination Of Judge Hoady the best that could
be made. He is much stronger than General
Ward I suppose Mr. Thurman disappointed. but
his opposition grew out OF another matter. Judge
experience and ability OF Mr. Hoadiy. %
what are the issues IN the canvass which Will take
Well IL Is bard tell what the The liquor
question will take prominent part, and suppose tho
rLer party ia not in very good shape, however and
the President has not helped matters by arranging the
Internal Revenue Districts 30 as to give Increased power
"wln Judge Hoadly develop into Presidential can
dldstei'
that II should be allowed 10 name the candidate next
But see that there Is some talk OF nominating
the old ticket OF Iilden and Hendricks. saw MT
Iden not long ago. surprised to how greatly
he had improved In health 7"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FRANCE.

LONDON, June 27.-1he 1imes's correspond
snt says that the Pope his letter 10 President
revy reg srdng Church affairs in France complains OF
e expusioDs OF orders, the suspension OF the
aaries OF craes, the Army which initiates against
lie supply OF priests and arbitrary changes proposed
before the Concordat Commission. thus rendering the
Church unable defend its rgsts against the nsurpa
ons OF the State President Grevys reply viii be con-
eilistsry.
PARIS. June 27.-rhe Government has decided that
President grevy shall answer the Popes letter per-
bonay protest entered by the Archbishop OF Paris
the suppression OF chapances la the Paris hos
pitals is inerestoe The Archbishop says tho measure
10 VI iitolefancc, but notw outstanding tho
priests must do everything possible for the
sick fhe decree permits patient TO summon parish
pcst and, Tie Archblsbop the Latter should stipu
late for liberty TO visit ali protesting Catholics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
THE MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 27.-Pohticians from
all parts OF the State nsrgc numbers attend
the Republican State Convention to-day. The fight will
be between the present Administration and the sup
porters OF Senator Windon IN the late Senatorial
test.
The convention assembled a. noon. G. ID. Gilhan
made the temporary chairman and committees
till evening. On reassembing c. ID. Gil
fllan nominated for permanent chairman by
1nibbaTds frends ana j. s. Pilsbury By the
supporters of Window. Gildllan chosen by a vote
OF 14O 10 90. Governor Hubbard renomlnated by
exclamation. A resolution introduced condemniug
the action OF those Republican legislators who
refused to for Window Senator
atr be had received the caucus last
This laid the table by O vote Of l<5 10 02. The
platform approves the River and Harbor bill the
By Congress OF the Arrears OF Pensions clause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
CHARGES AGAINST THE SOLDIERS HOME.
ITS OFFICERS ACCUSED or MALTREATING THE
ROIDIERA.

ITS OFFICERS ACCUSED or MALTREATING THE
SOLDIERS.
BUFFALO, N. Y, June 27.--The EUeniR9 NeUS
to-day publishes number Of afdavits charging shame
ful cruetes in the management Of the Soldiers and
Sailors Home at Bath, stsuben County. The afdavts
arc from inmates OF the Home. James Turner
testlnes that Philip Turner, while unwell, was
forced pick stone aud died the following morning
John Cowan teshes that PhIlander McCumber was dis.
honorably discharged for not picking stone while sick
and entirely unable to work Isaiah Look farm boss,
tsses that terrible cruelties were practised Cd aged
and sick men, who were forced to pick peas and weed
onions rainy weather. by order OF General Pitcher,
when even the teams we're called TO the barns.
John Cowan, formerly chaplain OF the 9th New York
Heavy Artillery aud now pastor Of the Baptist Church
at North Cameron, ten miles from tho soldiers Home,
testiies hearing Philip Tutte, who died from expo
protest against being sent to pick stone and saw
bis comrades assisting him back from the Held TO die
Felix Duffy, Inmate, corroborates this testimony
Other testimony asserts that crlppes we're forced TO
work, and were dragged hom bed and forced 10 walk
while In q slck ana dying condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
A FIGHT IN 4 Law LIBRARY.
ONE ST. LOUIS ATTORNEY GIVES ANOTHER A
BEATING.

ONE ST. LOUIS ATTORNEY GIVES ANOTHER
BEATING.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRmUSE.l
ST.. LOUIS, June 27.-Charles A. Loring and
Ebsr Peacock, leading attorneys here had handto-
hand this afternoon in the Law Library They
were engaged as opposing counsel In the Crevecolm
land cases. While Loring making his argument
this afternoon before Judge Edwards, Peacock inter-
fered and charged him with lying After court
fight occurred which is described by Loring follows;
met Peacock after court in the corridor He made
motion as II to strike me- when drew of and let him
have it in the eye He is a stocky man. much stouter
than am but he had night in him at all. He just
stood still and took looking round for safe place to
go. Seeing the door leading 20 the Law Library. be-
tween and the doors OF the Court OF Appeals tho
fight had been confined hitherto, he tried to get
TO u, thinking that II he could get In
there he would be safe. As he tried TO get there
he looked oyerhis shoulder every now and then and
every time he did struck him In the eye. Finally
Just as he reached the Law Library door. gave him
which knocked him through both doors In
among the loungers followed him up there ana gave
him great many blows before the bystanders
managed TO separate US gave him o good pounding.
right good pounding and Pn glad OF IT, because he has
been following up with his annoy ances for months
could stand no ongerI hear that he said both my
brother and myself attacked him. That lie, as sew
eral bystanders can prove"
Mr. Lorfngs face was unhurt, fact which zee med TO
corroborate his statement that his had taken
his "medicine without making any physical protest
whatever. Mr. Peacock visited at his office, in Pine
them being evidently In deeoted frame OF mind. Mr.
Peacooks countenance had the generally pufed-up ap
pearance OF face that had been doing duty as sand
bag and his left eye fast deepening In color aud
swelling. He would have nothing 70 soy concern
ing his encounter with Loring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
THE DAKOTA OUTLAW CAPTURED.

ARREST OF THE AssAlLANr on THE COUNT DEAoREs.
LITTLE MISSOURI, Oak, June 27.-FOr some
tme tho life OF the Count Demores has been threatened
by Frank" ODonnell, buffalo hunter. who objected
TO the extensive sheep and cattle ranges operated by
the Count ODonne ell is leader OF gang Of outlaws. and
ON Monday morning, about O'Clock. number Of men
under his leadership began to fire their revolyers into
the Counts house. tho hotel and all the buildings In tho
vicinity. The Sheriff Of Morton County telegraphed
TO and arrived Tuesday with posse OF ctzens aud
friends Of DemOres who pursued the outlaws and
took them mile from the railroad. In the fight which
ensued one Of the mob named Riley was killed and two
ot hers OF the despeTadoes, Frank " ODonne and
man named Wanngan were captured. The Widest CT
element prevails In the community, and threats OF
lynching are freely made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
IRON woRKERs THREATEN TO STRIKE.

BETHLEHEM, Penn, June 27.- The unrest
aud dissatisfaction Of employees ia the steel mill OF the
Bethlehem Iron Company have culn,uated Ia a deter
stke and resist decrease In wages.
Many OF the employees belong TO the Amaeamated Iron
and Steel Association and the presence recently OF
Messr jarrett and Lee, OF the National Association has
given encouragement 10 the men, committee called
upon superintendent Fritz last evening, but no salts
factory result attained Another conference was
held this afternoon, but definite arrangement was
made The company Threatens TO shut down the large
steel mill rather comply with tho demands OF the
nep and orders have already issued TO close tho
mill all iron has been run out OF the cnPoas
but t is believed this order will be recalled II the
oonpaoy and employees arrive at agfeemrnt: should
tho steel III the blast furnaces viii also be blown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
FLOODS AND STORMS.
THE WATER sUBsIDING AT ST. LOUIS.
THE MISSOURI AND MISSISSIPPI FALLING-THE
DAMAGE TO FARMERS VERY GREAT.

THE WATER sUBsIDING AT ST. LOUIS.
THE MISSOURI AND MISSISSIPPI FALLING-THE
DAMAGE TO FARMERS VERY GREAT.
ST. LOUIS, June 27.-word comes from East st.
Louis that the river continues to fall slowly and IN
all that section of country west of the Chicago
and Alton Railroad track, ut Newport, Nameoki
and Mitchell, the water has fallen nearly
II not quite foot but in that part Of the bottom
east of the above named road, into which steady
stream Is still pouring through the crevasse pear
Newport. the water is rising, and Will continue to
rise until O common level Ia reached. Cahokia
break also continues to overflow and the water has
reached the tracks running north from the Relay
Depot. and between that point and Bridge juno
ton.
Work advances rapidly and well at the break in
the Chicago and Alton track near Newport,
and superintendent Bates is still confident
that he will have a trestle ready for trains to
cross this evening.
AN ESTIMATE OF THE LOSSES
computation based upon Trustworthy informa-
tion makes the number of acres of farm land over
flowed in three townships of Madison County, lIli-
nois 1000. This land is covered with wheat, corn,
oats and potatoes which are estimated to be worth
$50 per acre. rather low estimate makes the
actual loss to these crops alone $21D000. In that
section of st. Clair County east and south of East
Carondelet 5400 acres of wheat, corn and potatoes
are under water. These crops are estimated to be
worth $40 per acre, giving an aggregate loss OF
$2l 9. 600. These losses only in four townships
and comprise only a small part et the damage on
the American bottom.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 27.-The height OF the
river has been stationary since o'clock last night
At St. Joseph it fell five inches during the night.
No rains are reported in this region since Monday
morning and strong hopes are entertained that the
season OF excessive rains has ceased, in which
the present food will most likely disappear to
great extent before the June rise comes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
ing the attacked Officers from Helena now out
on the trail of the robbers.
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
COMMUNICATION WITH STATEN ISLAND

COMMUNICATION WITH STATEN ISLAND.
The Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad
Company has leased the Staten Island Railway for
ninstynine years. agreeing TO pay per cent year
the capital stock of 100000 and the in-
terest on 100000 in bonds. The lease goes
into effect when tho Rapid Transit Company
has constructed the link from Vanderbhs
road to Tompknsville the FIRST landing of the ferry
boats When this is done the necessity for coasting
along the shore make the various landings VIII be
obviated There will be direct trains through the island
and boats viii run half hourly from the nearest point on
the island to the Battery. It is the inten-
ton of the prcprietors Of the rapid
transit scheme TO construct the railroad around
the entire north shore Of the island Contracts are now
being made for the Of construction The right Of
way through the Lighthouse grounds was secured in
1881 by special act OF Congress- and various rights have
been granted by the legislature OF which gives to
the company space between high and low water mark
where belongs TO the State terms 10 be fixed by
the Commissioners OF the Land Office The concentra
ton OF the ferry traffic point Of the island nearest to
the and TO landing at the Battery Will have the
effect OF giving much quicker communication between
the city and an important suburb
The report has been revived that William a. Wander
bt was about to establish new ferry between New
York and Staten Island TO connection with
jected railroad across the Island There Is good au'
either OF the projects. Samuel Barton not long ago
boughta large amount OF property at Tompkinsyile
broker it has been inferred that the pur..
chase made In Mr.. yanderbts interest. In regard
70 the report tha new ferry was soon to be
position ferry. bought the Tompkinsyllle property
simply because considered IL good investment. There
pany and myself in regard to right o way across the
property, but they have not been concluded"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
THE READING RAILROAD.

PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-The directors OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company and
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company have given
notice that they will cash payments at maturity
OF coupons and interest upon all direct obligations
or guarantees OF both companies maturing
on and after July 1888 Holders Of deferred coupon
dollar scrip Will be entitled and after July 1888
TO receive cash for all back interest to July L. 1885,
inclusive and the principal OF the scrip win be stamped
interest paid to July 1. 1888, and payment OF the
principal extended at per cent to July 1884 Holders
Of coupons matured prior TO July l. 1883, upou any
direct obligations OF or bonds guaranteed by either COM
psny will entitled convert the into rst series
per cent consolidated mortgage bonds OF tue Phlade
piia and Reading Railroad Company at par
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
THE HARVARD RACE TO-DAY.
CONDITION OF The UNIVERSITY CREws-THE BET
THO
IRY rgIEenApH TO the rnIBuyE. /


LONDON, Conn, June 27.-TO-night it
is raining continually and the wind Is blowing in ugly
gusts There is consequently much speculation as TO
possible postponement of the Harvard Yale University
race tomorrow. The Will be roSed
unless the water lumpy that II will
be obvious folly TO attempt 10. Rain vii! not be permit
ted to interfere.
The feeling the lighthouses OF the best Yale Is
most confident answering in this regari to the feeling
outAe but s not oyer.conGdent Harvards fear II she
has ay OF Yaes Drawn and not OF her stroke or style
Yale will not be troubled by the eel grass, which,
she says her the last year She drew the east
course the allotment Harvard, however. IL salts
fed with her position. Tho mon all say th.S
viii DO the finest contest in many year.
Harvard will not admit that Ysc's success win mean
proof OF the superiority Of the Yale stroke because of
the superior strength and greater weight OF the Yale
eight
The scenes az the quarters to-day have not been very
enlyenng. for there have been few visitors, aud it
was not until tonight that the hotels began 10 Ill
with ooTegans. Harvard men are numerous To-
night There little betting Odds OF one hundrcdto
eighty have been offered against Harvard aud also
sixty forty there has thus far been activity IN
the betting ine visit 70 tho Harvard boathonse
to-day showed the men sitting In picturesque
attitudes on the piazza Of them reading German
novels The Yale men mite or so further up the river
were diyerting themselves varousIy Lord B. Hlard,
their coacher reported the men In prime condition. He
said that the would give the best exhbtioo that
has been given OF the quick stroke Which
he contends is the winning stroke for fourme racs
inasmuch II tho least wesrying and there s less
expenditure OF force In useless recovering than In tho
long sweeping movement. lt has been undergoing q
process OF evolution during tho four years since
IL was introduced by tho class crew OF
wnIch George Rogers was captain, and the
boat has been modified to accommodate It
The Yale she'll In 67 feet inches long, feet inches
ger than the Harvard boat Accordingly, under the
new rules nag which will be In the stem OF the Har
ward boat on the Yale shell will be placed feet inch
from the bow.
The officers Of the have bson agreed follows;
Referee George H. Richards, OF Trlnty College; Cam
bridge old English oarsman. Harvard-Judge, II. G.
Watson; per, w. A. Bancroft Judge at inish
c. r. Perrin Yalc-Judge, Professor Wheeler; time-
keeper, George Adee judge at hnish, Il O. Cook.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-28
TELEGRAPHIC,NOTES.

THE TURKISH GovERNMENTs CASE.
BosTON. june 27.-Ihe case Of the Turkish Gov
against tho Providence Tool Company has been
pos poned untll July 10.
CORPORATIONS SUED FOR UNPAID TAXES.
ALBANY June 27-Attorney- General Russell has
begun against thrtesr corporations TO recover
$4,000 unpaid taxos
THE YACHT MAYNARD SAFE.
PORTSMOUTH. N. H., june 27.-Tbe yacht Way
heard from today she fog gbound tho Maine
coast
APPoRTIoNMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRISBURG, Penn, June 7.-The Senate to-day
passcd the cUracken Apportion
bill aud the House tho Democratic Legislative Appor-
tionment bill
THE WILL OF ARCHBISHOP WOOD.
PHILADELPHIA. June 27.-Archbishop WOODS
will bequeaths hs eeots 10 his In oce IN trust
ike 10 his successor Ia the church.
ADVANCE IN BRIcKLAYERs WAGES.
READING, Penn June Z7.-Several hundred
this city have made demand for 81 20 por
of 20 cents In the present wares and with
exceptions all tho contrsotors have complied with tho
demand.
HATHAWAY CONVICTED AND SENTENCED.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno 27.-Dr. Isaac j. Hathaway
IA the cellar OF whose house the remains OF infants were
fu al was to-day convicted Of having performed criminal
sirklca operation upon servant gr Ia April 1881 and was
no OF 5000 aud undergo imprisonnsnt
OF seven years the fullest extent OF tho law.
DECISION IN FAVOR OF THE RTNA.
TRENTON. NJ j.. Juue "a. 1T Is understood that
Judge Nixon in TIE United states Court today allowed tae
Hartford Conn., requiring tho city OF Elizabeth 10 shor
cause why peremptOy mandamus should Issue compel
ling city incde In tue next tax levy Tho amount Oh
tho Judgment held by the insurance compaEs