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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-14
THE HISTORY oFALOsT SWORD
Masonic II enitie Between Texas and
Pennsylvania.

Masonic Il eRitie Between Texas and
Pennsylvania.
Gen. William B. Kinsey, of this city,
says the Philadelphia Telegraph, a few
days ago had addressed to him, through
a Masonic lodge, a sword lost by him 81
years ago, during a skirmish with
the enemy. Gen. Kinsey had command
Of the One Hundred and SiXty-frst Regi-
ment New York Volunteers, which par
ticipated in number arrangements dur
ing the war. In the month Of July, 1868,
while the command was stationed at
COX's plantation, near Donaldsonville,
La, they had a skirmish with the rebels,
during which the tip of Gen. Kinsey's
swOrd-scabbard was knocked off. This
lett the tip OF the blade exposed, which
iabbed the side of his horse, and the
sword was thrown into the Quartermas-
ter's wagon. On the following day an
other engagement took place, during
which the regiment was flanked and order
ed back, and the quartermaster ditched
his wagon, and abandoned it, sword and
all. The latter was presented to Gen.
Kinsey by his friends in Elmira, y. Y,
and contained his name and an mscrip-
ton to that effect.
Its subsequent history is given in some
correspondence between A. r. Ramsey,
Secretary of Mount HOreb Lodge, No. 1877,
F. and A. NJ, of MahOmet, Texas, and
KensingtOn Lodge, No. 211, f. and A. M,
of this city. After the Quartermaster's
wagon had been ditched and the regi-
ment's retreat, the sword came into the
possession Of a Confederate officer, who
carried it until the close of the war and
then presented it to Mount HOreb LOdge,Of
which he was a member. 1t was used by
the Tylers and other officers of the differ
ent Masonic lodges who met at the hall
occupied by Mount HOreb Lodge up to
within a few months. Through constant
use the scabbard became cOrrOded and dir
ty, and it was frightened up and a new
tip added to the scabbard. Then the in
scriptiOn was discovered, and an effort
was made to locate Gen. Kinsey in Elmi-
ra, y. Y. The communication finally
reached him in this city, and last Friday
evening the relic was returned to its own
er at a session of Kensington Lodge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-14
THE WILDLY NOLAN's PIG.
How Property Animal Electrified an
Audience.

How a Property Animal Electrified an
Audience.
The knowing looking white pig that APP
pears in the humorous play of "Squatter
Sovereignty" says the Baltimore Ameri-
can, created a sensation on Tuesday
evening in Philadelphia. twas near the
finale in the first act that piggy made his
first attempt in a speaking part. In this
act Mr.. Joseph Sparks, who takes the
part of the Wildly Nolan, has live pig
in his arms, which he hands over to Felix
Mcintyre. The porker used in the play
is usually well behaved and as quiet as a
stuffed pig, but last night he took it into
his head to vary the entertainment some
what, and so leaped from the Widdy's
arms to the stage. Right here was where
he made mistake, for he being but no.
vice, as it were, he took ''stage fright"
and rushed blindly over the fOOtlights.
Before he could recover himself he unwit-
tingly emulated Charles Lambs historic
porker, and a pleasant OdOr of roast pig
stole over the house. The hal1-scorched
animal didn't stay upon the order OF his
going, but went at once into the Orches-
ira and up the main aisle. Halfway up
he became embarrassed again, and so shot
off to one side through the seats. Here
he became entangled i'll a lady's skirts
and squeaked loudly in his terror, the lady
ably secOnding him with shrieks in high
G. At this point the Wildly Mccain took
a flying leap over the fOOtlights and came
CALAMITY to the rescue. He-or she
caught piggy by the tail, and with leap
worthy Of an acrobat, cleared the Orches-
ira, reached the stage and dived behind
the scenes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-14
RED SUNSET.

Thou. from the falling drape Of dark
Till full the rayen-wing OF night is spread,
DOst at thy oriel watch the sea OF red
That laves the low horizons western arc;
And fearful fancy would persuade the hark
To many superstition counted 9edu
or medieval tale Of bOding dread
That iurid clouds and fiery heavens marx
But I. regarding rapt the flames divine
Exulf, to find their fervOr IN accoIu -. -,
With some unspOken, passionate 'iO"s"' "
mine -.
Not all expressed by any human WoLus
For only flowers, stars and suns above lhse
Are symbols meet to tell thee now l Io.o -
Henry TyrreU. IN the CuTTent.
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Origin of the Rooster

CfttCtftfttAtt
''Why, when and where was the rooster
adopted as the emblem Of DemOcracyW
The question quoted above and addressed
asked a thousand times in the last week
1t has been suggested, no doubt, by the
great popularity of the bird since
Nov. 4. The question has been
answered before, but for the benefit of
those who do not understand the situa-
ton it can be answered again. In 1912,
after the Harrison campaign, there was
great doubt as to how Indiana had cast
her vote. The situation was similar to
that in New York to-day in every respect.
An editor named Chapman conducted the
Democratic newspaper at Indianapolis,
and as often the case Boosting over a
victory, his editorial rejoicing over the
result was termed GROWING" In day
or two, when some of the back counties
were heard from, it seemed his growing
had been premature, and the Wing organ
came out giving late returns showing
Democratic defeat, and in the headline
was the expression.
''Crow, Chapman, crow
This was intended as taunt, and must
have been felt, for a few more counties
vet to hear from again turned the tables,
and showed that the Democrats had won.
1t was then that the rival editor hOisted
at the head of his columns magnificent
rooster and printed underneath it the
words, "We Crow"
1t made a palpable hit. The passion
fOrrOOsters spread, and from that day to
this the bird immOrtaliZed by the HOosier
editor has been the emblem OF Demo-
cratic success.
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The Augusta and Knoxville Railroad
will be ready for business in February, or
probably earlier. This route will be man.
aged as part of the immediate system of
the Georgia Central, and will give it the
control of large section of country here
tofore inaccessible to Savannah's influ-
ences. 1t will be the shortest line from
Spartanburg, S. c., to the sea coast.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-14
DANDRUFF

Is Removed by the Use of COcOaine,
And it stimulates and promotes the growth
of the hair.
BURNETT's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS are
the best.
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SODA zuatFr, ctr.
mike T. OUlNAN.

MANUFACTURER and Bother of Belfast
M Ginger Ale, Cream Soda, Soda, Sarsapa-
rilla and Mineral Waters generally, Is now
prepared to supply any demand. My goods,
being prepared from chemically pure water
and extracts, defy competition. Having ample
facilities for filling country orders, only ask
g trial from those doing business out of townto
demonstrate what can do in shipping prompt
lv, Syrups OF all kinds furnished. Orders
from physicians for highly charged SiphOns
for sick patients filed at any hour Of the dav
or night.
Day-Factory, ITO and 10 Broughton street.
Night-Residence, sc EroughtOT street.
Soda stands using fountains W savemoneV
nv ordering from me.
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gmrmisbina 0OoOa ann stoom0.
The Busiest House In The Gin.
Ne Can't Find Time to Enumerate all Our BarOai,,
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All Wool Medcated Scarlet Gents Undershirts at 75c
DRESS GOODS.

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that them could hard
selling such fine qualities at these ridiculous therefore,
COLORED SILK DRESS PATTERN and do not buy Of our eel
bf
the with BLACK and COLORED SILK VELVET
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We are doing our best to please our patrons.
We want to sell out as near as we can. Mr..
Schrener will leave for Europe in March.
next year, to order new goods.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19
OUR GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.
DOMESTIC.

DOMESTIC.
Senator Mahcne is seriously ill.
The first patent ever issued in the United
States is in Cincinnati.
A monument is to be erected in Colorado
to David Crockett.
Lowell, Mass, possesses the oldest Odd
Fellow in this country.
George Washington Childs has in his pos.
session 100, O,O00 trade dollars.
Senator Fair Of Nevada and his divorced
wife are about to be remarked.
The trial of Guiteau for killing Gen. Car
field commands S25 in Washington.
About 500 horses and mules were killed
in three days by buffalo gnats at Grenada.
A Detroit man yoked his wife to plow
with steer, for which she was granted a
divo.s,.
The funeral of the late Bishop Clarkson
the State.
A man in Indiana, Pa, had $4,000, the
saving of years, destroyed by rats in
single night.
The cook in New York restaurant being
incensed at a waiter threw him in vat of
boiling soup.
Mr.. Mapleson's receipts during three
weeks of Patti opera in San Francisco
were 100000.
In the dining room of hotel at Niagara
Falls is a colossal mirror, in which the
falls are reflected.
twenty-five thousand dollars have been
offered for the Holstein COW aad calf on ex-
.hibition in Philadelphia.
A mother seal followed u schooner which
had captured her baby along the coast of
California for eighty miles.
The funeral of Hon. VIM. n. Hunt, for
merly Secretary of the Navy and late Minis
ter to Russia, took place i'll Washington,
April 8.
It was through performing the confess
sional scene in Faust that Mile. Nevada, the
American prima donna, came to embrace
Catholicism.
The oldest government employe in the
country is a Negro who has filled position
for fifty six years, i'll the Office of the Sec
retary of the Navy.
A curious bathing establishment is to be
erected near the Sea Beach Hotel at Coney
Island, New York, in shape of whale
to match the elephant hotel.
A huge-water spout fell to the earth
near Little Mountain, in Lincoln county,
Ga, and dug out hole large enough to
admit an ordinary frame building.
Toung Taloung, Barnum' s white elephant
eats out of gold plates, while gold umbrel-
las are held over his head by score of Bar-
mese men and women, who worship him.
The belle of the village has publicly an
nouncel her willingness to marry the man
who recovered the body of her father, one
of the victims OF the Pocahontas, Va, mine
disaster .s,4.s-.r---. .-.,. -.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19
Gen. Charles G.. Gordon.

More Faniliary Known as 'Chinese Cor
dom"
Over in the Soudan, in Khartoum, on the
White Nile, this famous general is now
threatened with annihilation. As the spe-
cial agent of the British Government Cen
eral Gordon was dispatched up the Nile
on a mission of conciliation aud reassur-
ance to the Soudanese, and for a short time
after his arrival in Khartoum and the issu-
ance of two remarkable proclamations de-
claring that the rights of the natives would
be protected and the slave trade again al
lowed, it seemed to the world that Gen
eral Gordon, with handful of men armed
with the diplomacy of peace offerings,
army and cause of the false prophet, Ell
Mhadi. But a reaction occurred and to-day
the situation is of the most alarming char
acter for the personal safety of General
Gordon. Even while this article is in type
the news may be flashed across the conti-
nent that Khartoum has fallen and with it
brave "Chinese Gordon"
General Gordon was the youngest son of
the late Lieut.. Gen. H. W. Gordon, r. A..
a1tef receiving luultaIy oAuSdtlOu ttI
Woolwich Academy he served in the Cri-
mean war with great credit. In 1860 he WIS.,
tied China and by bold and dash1ng, yet
judicious support of the Chinese Emperor
i'll the TAPPING Campaign he earned great
honor and credit from both the British and
Chinese government, and henceforth was
known as ''Chinese Gordon His reputa-
ton now grew worldwide. The late khe-
dive of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, called Cen
eral Gordon to his aid in abolishing the infa-
nous slave trade and strengthening his de-
creasing power. After labor of five years on
the White Nile, III Darfour and Cardovan,
he had partly accomplished his mission
and returned to London, as the present
Khedive, Tewfik Pasha, was not favorabiy
disposed to him. The present Egyptian
complications induced Gladstone to again
send General Gordon into that country as
conciliator. His loss would be calani-
ty to his government. He is at present
81 years of age
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

Besides nitrogen and oxygen, the air con
tains in smaller proportion ofcarbonic acid,
ammonia and certain nitrous compounds
substances which are very important to
vegetation. Late researches at the French
observatory on the Pic du Midi, about $500
feet above sea-level show that the proper
ton of carbonic acid in the air does not
vary perceptibly with the altitude, as has
hitherto been thought, and that ammonia
is as completely diffused i'll the atmosphere
as carbonic acid. By discharging or ab-
sorbing these two gaseous substances, the
sea is believed to act as great regulator of
their supply, keeping their proportions in
the air remarkably constant aud uniform
throughout the world, although the quanti-
ties withdrawn and added ON the land must
be necessarily changing. 1t has been sup
posed that the nitrous compounds are pro-
duced by electric discharges which cause
the chemical union of the airs oxygen and
nitrogen, and this view is confirmed by the
fact that no traces of these compounds
have been found on the Pic du Midi above
the heights reached by thunder-storms.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19
FOREIGN,

The Pope has decided not to leave Rome.
Queen Victoria's new book is being trans
lated into German.
French forces i'll Tonquin have captured
the citadel of Thainguyn.
The English hangman Binns will proba-
bly, be dismissed for drunkenness.
The Maori King has sailed from Auck-
land for England via San francisco.
The Prince of Wales has just made his
maiden speech in the House Of Lords.
Mile. Nevada was recalled twenty-five
times on the night of her debut at Paris.
Gen. Gordon believes in Arab, and
subscribed to the fund raised for his de-
fense.
The costume for evening parties at Paris
is blue coat with gilt buttons and pearl gray
trousers.
It has been decided that the French cam
paign in Tonquin shall terminate with the
capture of Hunghoa.
On the anniversary of his coronation Leo
XIII. distributed 10000 francs among the
ders irving poor of Rome.
The French Government is debating the
Chinese indemnity question. The lowest
figure proposed is 10000, 600 francs.
The Porte has decided to leave Earf
Granville, English Foreign Secretary, to
take the initiative in future i'll the Egyp--
tian question.
AS Sir Henry Brand walked for the last
time as Speaker down the House, the whole
body of MEMBERS including the Parnellites,
rose and uncovered.
The first congratulatory telegram re-
ceiyed On the occasion of the eighty seventh
anniversary of the Emperor's birthday was
from Queen Victoria.
soUDANEaE WAR NoTEs.
The White Nile district is quiet.
The Khartoum market is we'll supplied.
The rebels about KharIoum number fully
2ooO
The Governor of kassala is asking daily
for assistance.
The rebels are besleging Shindy and
portion of Berber
Gen. Gordon disarmed 25o BasIi Bazouks
who had Inutinied.
1t is rumored that Khartoum has fallen
and Gen. Gordon is Il prisoner.
Gen. Gordon has shelIed the rebel camp
on the Blue Nile, killing forty of the
enemy.
Gen. Gordon has orders TO withdraw from
khartoam with the garrison as soon as
possible.
Admiral Hewett has presented King John
of Abyssinia with 250 mules and canels,
laeten with presents.
/ All Arab at Khartoum picked up shell,
and while examining its mechanism it ex-
ploded, killing sixteen persons.
The condition of affairs at Khartoum is
extremely critical, the irregular troops in
Gen. Gordon's command being in a state
of nutiny.
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Written for the CHEF.
DAY DREAM.

Written for the CHEF
DAY DREAM.
BY wANDERsR.
Adapted from Moore's Bower of Roses by AS
cension Fitzpatrick.
There's school-house which stands by aclear
Irish stream,
And the children learn lessons there all the
year long,
In hours of depression It's sweetest day-dream
To revisit that school-room and hear gay
song.
That school and those children I never forget,
But oft when alone through the course of the
year,
think are the children all singing there yet?
Do the teachers still toll by that streamlet SO
clear?
Yes; the teachers still toll there or roam by the
OF that beautiful streamlet when labor is
done,
And in school are instiliedyet, the lessons that
All the sweetness of childhood, when child
hood is gone.
Thus memory draws from true JOY ere it dies
An essence that breathes of it many year;
Thus dear to my mind as twas then to my eyes
Is the school-house which stands by that
streamlet so clear.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19
UNLESS,

... UNLESS.
Who has not suffered does not gueas
What pleasure is. Who has not groped
In depths of doubt and hopelessness
Has never truly hoped.
Unless, sometimes, shadow falls
Upon his mirth, and wells his sight.
And from the darkness drifts the light
OF love at intervals.
And that most dear Of everything
hold il love; and who can sit
With lightest heart and laugh and sing
Knows not the worth of it.
Unless, in some strange throng, perchance,
He feels how thrilling sweet 1T is,
One yearning look that answers his
The troth Of glance and glance.
Who knows not pain, knows not alas.
What pleasure il. Who knows not of
The bitter cup that will not pass,
Knows not the taste of love,
Oh souls that thirst and hearts that fast,
And natures faint with famishing,
God fondle you. and safely bring
You to your own at last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19
-N%->S~<

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer is no
new preparation for the public to experiment
with; its success is unparalleled for restoring
gray hair to it's natural color, promoting its
growth, and producing new hair on bald heads.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

Perfect soIadl.ess OF body and mind is posi-
bic OILY with pare blood. Leading medical
authorities of all eiyllIzei countries in1or.,
Aver Sassaparilta Us tile best blood-purtfyips
medicine III existence. ft siistiy increases the
working and productive power of both hand
and bsain.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

In one week ninety boys were de-
tected in the act of committing various
grades of crime in New York.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

Ayers Cathartic Pills are suited to every age
Being sugar-coated. they are easy to take. and
though mild and pleasant in action. are thor
ough and searching IN effect. Their efficacy all
disorders of the stomach and bowels is certified
to by eminent physicians, prominent clergy
men, and many of our best citizens.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

Corrosive sublimase is said to be gaining
favor among surgeons as al efficient anti.
septic.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

AZ TOBIAS. dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods,
FSaruiture, Hardware, Crockery, Trunks, etc.,
corner Mississippi and st. Patrick streets and
No. "a Railroad Avenue. Everything at lowest
figures.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

u LANDMAN, dealer in Dry Goods, Groce-
IL. ries, Plantation Supplies, Wines, Liquors
Cigars. Tobacco, and General Merchandise, cor
ner Railroad Avenue and Taylor streets, ono
block from Railroad Depot,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

A D. VEGA. Agent dealer in Dry Goods,
G roceries. Liquors. Furniture, Hardware, To-
bacco, Paints Oils, GLASS; Lumber, Bricks, Carts
and Wagons; Loeb's corner, Railroad Avenue
and Mississippi street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

INO. F. PARK. dealer in Staple and Fancy
boat Supplies, Canned Goods, Wines, Liquors,
Bottled Beer, Ale, etc. Dry Goods and Notions,
corner of Mississippi and Chetimaches streets,
onnosite River Ferry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-19

NF LEVY, dealer lin Dry Goods, Clothing,
Nl. Boots. Shoes, Hats Groceries, Furniture,
Hordware and Plantation Supplies. at Lemann's
old stand, Mississippi street. Il. FEITEIA
Agent.
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HOTELS AND HoARDING-HoUsEs.

DEEP-O-DAY HOTEL AND BARROOM,
Il Mississippi street. First-rate accommo-
dation and reasonable prices. Western Union
telegraph office in the hotel.