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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
AMERICAN WOOL GROWING.

Some Interesting Facts and Figures
Mr., Harpster, of the Ohio Wool Grow
ers' Association, says New York Herald
Washington special of Feb. s, is prepar-
ing an argument in favor of the restOra-
ton of the duty on wool to the old rates.
He will probably appear before the Ways
and Means Committee on Thursday next,
the day set apart for hearing the wool
men. Judge Lawrence, of the Treasury
Department, who is interested in this sub
iect, has been collecting some figures for
Mr.. Harpster's use which are of interest.
There is a total of nearly 100000 sheep
in the States and Territories, distributed
very unevenly. California heads all with
nearly 5000, 600 sheep, and an annual yield
of II ,000,0 900 pounds of wool. Ohio comes
second with 100000 sheep, but exceeds
all in wool production, aggregating over
25,000,000 pounds annually. Indiana,
with 100000 sheep, raises over 6,000,.
600 pounds, while Kentucky, with over
100000 sheep, produces 100000
pounds. Rhode Island and Delaware have
the lowest figures, the former 1l,211 sheer
and $4,000 pounds of wool, the latter q
few thousand more of each. Massachu.
sets has about 10000 sheep and produces
but 100000 pounds of wool, while Maine
Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina
Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West
Virginia and Wyoming Territory possess
in the neighborhood of 100000 sheep each
The States and Territories, owning a mil
lion sheep and over, are Colorado, Illinois
Missouri, New York, Oregon, Pennsyl
Yania and Wisconsin. Michigan has
about 1900, 900 sheep, with a wool clip OIL
$4,000, 900 pounds, but this is exceeded by
New Mexico and Texas, who have nearly
1000, 900 each, with production for the
first named of 100000 pounds and for the
latter of 100000 pounds. The total WOO
product of the United States in round
numbers is estimated at 475, 900, 900 pounds
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
A Doc saves Another Dogs Life.

MIR. n. 0. Chichester, Superintendent Of
Arnold's chair factory, tells the Pough-
keepsie EaqIe of the ID inst. wonderful
dog story. On Thursday he was looking
out on the river from an upper window of
the factory when he discovered a dog in
the ferry track, struggling hard to get out.
The dog would swim along the edge of the
ice. then get both feet on it, and raise
himself partly out of the water and fall
back, The animal did this once or twice,
when another dog was seen hurrying to
the SPOT. The latter seized the half
drowned dog by the neck and pulled and
tugged away, vainly endeavOring
to haul him out. He got him
nearly out two or three times,
but each time he dropped back. Sud-
denly the would-be rescuer started like
lightning for the shore and the dog in the
water kept up his struggles. In minute
or two the other dog was seen returning,
and there was a man with him who was
running. Dog and man reached the
drowning dog in time to pull him out, and
all started for the shore. When the two
dogs reached the bridge which leads from
the ice to the Brewery pier they laid down
side by side, and made extraordinary
manifestations of Joy and delight, and :
their cries, not barks, were 1ncessant.
The dog that was saved is owned by Mr..
George Lumb, of Swart & Lumb Brothers,
and the dog that went to his rescue is
hunting dog belonging to Isaac III. Wood,
of the Exchange House. Taking every
thing into consideration it was a most
wonderful occurrence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
WONDERFUL AUTOMATONs.
Three Danbury Machines that Chew OFF
$1,000 Tiny Watch Screws a Day.

Three Danbury Machines that Chew of
10000 Tiny Watch Screws a Day.
Very many of the tiny screws used in
this country in matchmaking are turned
out on three little automatic machines in
Danbury, Conn. One of them, while turn
ing out perfect screw at a fair rate of
speed, is considerably improved on by its
COMPANIONS. The machine takes up but
little room. A man could carry it under
his arm without much difficulty. A wire
is fed through tube into the machine. 1t
is carried forward by revolving teeth. AS
it appears knife cuts away the surplus
metal to make the stem for the thread, just
as the chisel operates at the lathe of the
wood turner. AS this is finished small
tube, in which the thread is formed, adj
vances and clasps the stem, forms the
thread at lightning speed, and falls back.
AS this is done two knives cut that pOr-
ton of the wire off, and the completed
screw falls down. The wire again adj
yances. and the process is repeated. The
marvel of the machine is best grasped
when the size the screw formed is
understood. This week the largest size
are being made. They are an eighth Of
an inch in length, and it would require
200 of them to weigh an ounce. The thread
on the stem is so small that it is scarcely
discernible to the naked eye. Each ma
chine will make 5000 screws a day. The
machines have been at work but little
more than a month, and are the result of
wears of Datient investigation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
CUPID AMONG THECURIOsITIEs
Another Museum Matrimonial Even
Announced from Chicago.

Another Museum Matrim onial Event
Announced from Chicago.
There is an unusual stir around the
South Side Dime Museum, says a Chicago
special, and the curiOsities are all on the
qui vive for an important event. For the
last two weeks young man, with worn
Derby hat, down mOustache, and the air
of a would-be manager, has fingered in a
despairing manner around the twenty
toed lady, and fed her with bits of melting
tatfy as he trudged by her side to her pa
latial boarding house, Juggling her little
grip-sack. Visions of an easy life floated
before him as he thought of her salary OF
81 a week for each toe, which IN time, il
successful, he could call his own. He
perseyered in his love making, and pros
pered to such an extent that when he
asked the amiable curiosity to be his own,
each of the little twenty toes blushed a
deep carnatiOn pink and wiggled modest
yes.
Frank St. Clair is the name of the p ros
pective husband. He is u years of age, a
pressman by trade and came from Des
MOines, la. The curiosity is Miss Jennie
Saunders, who has 20 toes and no fingers.
She is from Paris, ILL.,, and has been but a
few weeks posing as museum sight and
is not bad-l0oking in the face. She con-
verses pleasantly, and is more likely to
command pity than love. The prOprietors
of the museum have sent to New York for
a white satin dress for the bride and will
furnish a magnificent wedding supper.
The wedding will take place February %
on the stage, and Victoria Fair, the four
armed and fOur-legged wonder, will act as
bridesmaid. A large number of curiOsities
will be specially invited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
AARON BURRs DEFALCATIoN.
The Charge Made that He Embezzled an
Estate in the South.

Mrs. Sarah Daisy Burroughs, probably
the oldest resident of New York, says the
World. died last Thursday at her resi-
dence, No. 249 West Thirty-Second street,
aged 1O5 years. Before her death she
told remarkable story of alleged defaI-
cation of Aaron Burr. The two aged sur
Viving daughters of Mrs. Burroughs cor
rObOrate their mothers story.
The old lady was born in the house of
her uncle, Gen. Philip Schuyler, corner of
Wall and Nassau streets. Her husband
was Captain in the war of 1872. Just
previous to his death, Mrs. Burroughs
says, she placed in the hands of Aaron
Burr title deeds and papers to an estate
in the South left her by her father, John
Daisy. Shortly after getting the papers
Burr fought the celebrated duel with
Hamilton and then disappeared taking
with him, it is said, all records in the
case. Mrs. Burroughs was never able to
recover any benefit from the estate, and
was forced to earn her living by dress
making. OF course she attended the fu-
neral of George Washington.
Her daughters attribute their mothers
longevity to no system of correct living.
She went to bed when she was sleepy, got
up when she awoke, worked frequently
all night, ate anything at any time when
she was hungry, and taken all in all
lived rather irregularly. She never used
glasses and retained her eyesight to the
last. She was buried Friday in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
One Year Ago.

Tomorrow, the 18th, will be the 151st an
niversary of the landing of OglethOrpe at
Savannah. A year ago the Sesqui-Centen-
NAL of this event was celebrated in this
city with great eclat. Never before in the
history Of the State were so many Of her
distinguished citizens gathered together,
and never before was seen such dis
plav of volunteer sOldiery. Look
ing back one year, the
scenes of the day, standing out in bold re-
lief against the everyday life of the city,
present in memory a gorgeous picture
filed with pleasant incidents. One of the
prominent actors in the celebration, Gov.
A. II. Stephens, shortly after passed
away. But brief year has glided by
since that beautiful day, when every
Georgian, native or adopted, left business
cares to themselves for the time being and
spent few hours in rejoicing over an
event which marked an important era
not only IN the history of Georgia, but also
of America.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
ID NJ. REEVES,

lends money on personal security.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

Carp culture is assuming greater i'm
p0rtance in the United States than many
people suppose. A national organization,
called the American Carp Cultural Asso-
citation, was effected in New York Friday.
1t is contemplated to establish State and
local branches so as to eventually include
every carp culturist in the country, and
its principal object Is to gather and dis
seminate information among its men,
bers, besides cooperating cheerfully with
fish commissions in forwarding the inter
est to which 1t is devoted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

The Cedar Falls (Iowa) Gazette of
February l says: " And still they come.
Letters from farmers in Minnesota, Wis
cOnsin and Michigan, making inquiries
about Georgia lands, which many will
90 down during this month to look at
and buy. Two Cedar Falls men 90 on
Tuesday next, and Mr.. Garrison goes
down soon with about twenty from va
riOus points to buy if suited A great
many Northern and Northwestern men
are now in the South, looking for homes
in a more equable climate than the
frozen regions they inhabit, and Southern
Georgia and Florida are especially un=-
dergoing inspection. Many have passed
through this city recently, and as they
have been preceded by hundreds who
have been pleased and who are now COM
fortably housed and prosperous in
their new homes, it is fair
to conclude, that many more will be de-
lighted with the advantages of the cOun-
try, and the streams of new Corners in
crease from year to year until our vacant
lands all find occupants. And this will
take place in a much shorter period than
many people think. Ten years ago the
South was still gloomy over her prospect
of immigration to build up her waste
places, but to-day she has few waste
places to build up. She has lands for set
Element, and abundant prosperity for the
industrious, but she has already more
than refilled the vacancies Occasioned by
the desolations of war, and now, mount
ing upwards in material growth and pros
perlty, boldly enters the arena of cOmpe-
tition with the pOpulous North.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
Letter from DIR. Serre.
Io " EST OJIH bIKEEIs
NEW YORK. June l. 1883.

Ihave been a sufferer in the past with
Malaria, which finally became Chills and
Fever. Treatment by my physician failed
to help me. used Brandreth's Pills and
was cured. Thirteen months have elapsed
since then, and l have had no recurrence.
Other members of my family used them
for the same trouble, with the same good
result.
l cheerfully indorse them for that ill
ness, and also as a pleasant laxative or
purgative, according to the number taken.
They are now a household remedy with
me, and l am never without them. i
would gladly give the details of the fore
going to any who might choose to call
upon me for them, j. E. SERRE,
Dentist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

1t seems that the cremation mania is
spreading Another incineration took
place at lie Moyne's crematory, Washing
Mr.. Applegate, of Delphi, Ind. When
New Orleans, Louisville, New York, Bos-
ton and several other places get their fiery
furnaces i'm full blast incidents ofthis kind
will cease To be remarkable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

Senator Sherman has written letter 10
the iron trade that is calculated to attract
attention. The following is an extract
from it:
'sThe protective system is now in more
danger from it's friends than its enemies.
The manufacturing interests are begin
ming to regard coal, iron ore, pig IRON,
wool, and other articles of domestic pro
ductiOn as raw articles, not to be protect
ed by duty. If this new doctrine should
get foothold it would destroy the whole
protective policy of this government. Ihe
rule of protection must tend to all labor
alike-tO the labor of the farmer III pro-
ducing wool, and to the labor OF the miner
in digging cOal-and if it is denied to the
farmer and miner it cannot justly be
maintained in favor of the manufacturer.
1t is labor that is to be protected and not
capital. 1t is indeed more important to
develop the natural resources OF the
country in the production, mining, and
manufacture of such articles as wool,
coal and iron than to protect the nlgher
forms of production where cheap labor Is
indispensable"
This sort of talk is calculated to brace
up the manufacturers in support OF pro-
lection for everything that demands pro-
lection. Lately the manufacturers have
been disposed to favor free trade in raw
materials. If Mr.. Sherman is right they
were about to wreck the entire protective
system. That Mr.. Sherman is right there
is very little doubt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
The virtnnns Chandler.

Chief Engineer Thomas Williamson Oh
the United States Navy, it Will be remem-
bered. was tried by court martial recehtl!
at the Norfolk navy yard and -acqQlIueu'
He was charged with culpable neincl-
encv in the performance OF his duly III
that the repairs of the Pinta, Of which ne
had charge, proved totally useless eA-
penditure of money. The court marIlal
threw the blame on Passed Assistant En-
oineer Inch. There was considerable
comment on the finding OF the court al
the time. and the criticisms from some
quarters were quite severe.
Secretary Chandler issued an order DIS
approving of the finding of the court. HIS
action in this matter created somewhat OF
a sensation in the usually quiet Navy De-
partment. and is received with surprise
all over the cOuntry-nOt that he Is wrong
in issuing this order. but that he mas all
of a sudden made an exhibition OF WhaU Is
vulgarly called backbone, and assumed
an air of virtuOus regard for the puOAc
good. The Secretary in his order reviews
| the case at length, and says the notorious
fact of the uselessness of the Pinta lmme-
diatelv after the extensive repairs had
been made on her and her machinery was
we'll established, and while the Assistant
Engineer may not be guiltless, tlmelY
examination and proper oversight oil the
work by Chief Engineer Williamson could
not have failed to detect the interiorlty OF
the work being done in time to remedy IL
1t is impossible to tell just now wha'
| the true inwardness of the Secretary's ac'
ton is, but if he is going TO inaugurate az
| honest and faithful administration OF his
department at this late day, and attempt
| to expose all the extravaganza and frauds
! in the repair of government vessels, he
| will have his hands full.
The condemnation Of the management
of the Navy Department has been so gen
eral and well founded that Secretary
Chandler will have to do good deal be
sides making a spasmOdlc exhibition o
regard for the public good before he VII
convince even his own party that he is ih(
| riphf man in the right place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

Another one of Mahone's Judges is be-
ing prosecuted by the Virginia bourbons.
Charges have been presented to the House
Of Delegates against Judge n. NJ. Meade,
ofthe Corporation Court of Alexandria,
who was once editor of the Richmond
Wing, charging him with gross ignorance
of law, official misconduct, and of possess
ing a character which units him for the
exercise of judicial functions. A long
list of witnesses was furnished, and 4
committee was appointed Friday to inves-
tigate the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

Whatever may be said against the bit
terness and partisanship of Senator In
gals. of Kansas, he is man of great power
and eIoquence, and when he excOriates
an opponent or any one else. he makes the
fur flv. He gave Secretary Chandler a
drubbing lately in the debate on the
GreeIv relief bill. He charged the Secre-
tarv with impertinent intrusion on the
rights of the Senate in attempting to in
duce several Congressman to help defeat
the amendment providing that the expedi-
ton should be composed of volunteers.
The Maine Senators endeavOred to defend
Chandler. but Mr.. Ingalls, turned angrily
on them and asked if it was true that the
Secretary had purchased British bark
to make the voyage to the Polar regions.
They admitted the charge, and it was also
developed that Secretary Chandler had
completed negotiations for another vessel
pending Congressional action. At one
time during the debate the Senator from
Kansas charged Senator Hale with max
ing statements not sustained by the facts.
The little family fight among the Republic
cans was very much enjoyed BY the Demo-
Gratis. Secretary Chandler doubtless felt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
The Conversational Library

For several years Congress has been
trying to pass bill to erect a Congress
sional Library building. a bill for that
purpose appears to make very little head
way. That library building is needed
very few Congressman will deny. The
present library in the capitol is literally
choked with books and pamphlets. The
shelves are full and the halls are blocked.
Material continues to accumulate, how
ever, with wonderful rapidity. The Lii
brarian is at his wits ends to know what
to do with it. 1t is valuable and cannot
be sold as waste paper. a proposition to
dispose of it in that way would bring a
storm of protests even from Congressman
who seldom or never look into the
library. Something must soon be
done to provide more room, or the
books, papers and pamphlets must be
dumped on the library floor. The reason
why Congress has not authorized the con-
strUction of library building is because
charges of corruption have been made in
connection with every library bill that
has been introduced. 1t is alleged that
the available sites have been purchased
by syndicates Of spectators, and are held
at prices that are far beyond their real
value. Senator Morrill, has bill before
the Senate now to erect a build
ing on square Immediately
in front of the capitol, and
Mr.. HUrd has bill in the House to erect
a building south of the capitol. There Is
no immediate prospect that either bill
Will pass. Senator Morrill, called up his bill
last Thursday, but so much opposition
was shown to its consideration that he
wisely concluded not to press it. Unless
it is concluded to erect a library on gov
eminent land or some patriotic citizen
donates a suitable site, the present Lii
brarian may not live long enough to see
his beloved books properly cared for in a
safe and cOmmOdiOus building
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
The Tariff of the Fathers.

LhlcdgO Times lDell.J.
The history of our tariffs as written by a
protectonist shows that, while the fathers"
were undoubtedly believers in the efficacy of
taxation as Il mode of enriching the country,
they were great deal more modest than
their sons. If the sons would consent to go
back to a tariff averaging no higher than the
first tariff of the fathers, free trade wouldn't
have very much fault to find.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

The weather is moderating and spring
is near at hand. The supporters Of Hon.
j. Z. Mcdonald, of Indiana, are anxious
for him to lay aside his old gray shawl
and go to work in earnest. There is some
hope for him As long as the New York Sun
keeps its northeast shoulder turned to-
Warls MIN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
INC Partv Entitled to support.

NtW 7 VlIIIIV
The Herdld repudIates nothing that it has
said on this subject, but believes that it is
only bv a revision and reform of the tarifl
that the country will be able to develop in
the future its resources on the same scale as it
has done in the past, And the party which
takes ITS stand fairly and squarely on such a
platform. and lives up to it, Will be best en-
fitlnd To the snnnort of all good citizens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

The Flathead chief, Charlo, and his in
terpreter were both operated on at
Providence Hospital, Washington, last
week. and their eyesight restored They
were put under the influence of an9s-
thetics, and CharIo, while unconscious,
gave the surgeons quite an interesting
entertainment-maki a speech in his
native tongue and giving some hair-rais-
Ing war-whoops. The braves were
treated by direction of the Secretary of
the Interior.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

The woman sufrayists have formally
thanked Secretary FoIgcr for his rulingi in
the Mrs. Capt. Mary Miller case. As yet
no great authority has thanked him for
the silly manner in which he proclaimed
his decision 10 the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
The Nase ating Ohio Men

NetC York Globe Negro OF1dnl.
Ex-Speaker Keifer, of Ohio, ought to resign
and go home. He is disgrace to American
politics How the Republicans of Ohio can
stomach small men like Keller, Hayes and
Others we cannot see.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
Who Chandler would Welcome.

Chandler has brought the civil service bust
ness into contempt. Rejecting an applicant
is the climax OF ''dudeism" II the knight of
the razor had scuttled a ship, stolen the vote
of a State, or leeced the government, he
would have been welcomed by the chief of the
Naval DppartupOt ac a brother
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

A novel fire extinguisher was tried in
New York Friday. A large dry-goods
box was saturated with tar and Kerosene
and set on fire. When the blaze was hot
test a hand grenade containing chemical
fluid was thrown into it and the fire was
suddenly checked. Two or three more
grenades had the effect of extinguishing
it entirely. 1t may not be long before
every man can have fire department of
his own always at hand, and thus be able
to stop CONGREGATIONS in their incipiency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
The Vote Fishing Climax


bOStOIt 7 OSt IIItHtsIs
Senator Blair, Of New Hampshire, deter
mined to get ahead of all competitors, has in
troduced a pension bill. the provisions of
which will apply to people who get injured IN
the future wars of the republic. This will
about reach the limit of fishing for the SOL
diers vote
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11

Il is remarkable that while there are
quite a number of high tariff organs in
the South, Southern Congressman,
who are presumed to know the views OF
their constituents, are almost unanimous
for tarin refnrm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-11
CURRENT COMMENT.
Rossism in PennsvIvnnia.

PbUddetphtG ItHeS (IH0.l.
II 1t had not been for the boss regime there
might be some splendin Republican Presiden
tial timber in Pennsylvania in this year OF
grace 1884. But this is cold comfort for choked-
off state5men.