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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
War ON tie Linnnr DeaIers I'M Chicago

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-The officers Of the
Citizens League, an association whose
object IS the suppression of the sale of
liquors to minors. nave outlined their at
tack on the grand jury by challenging the
right Of a number of saloon keepers who
are members to serve on the panel. This
has OccasiOned sort OF open war with
the liquor dealers of the city, who have
called mass meetings for next Tuesday
night to defend their cOnfreres. The Citl-
zens' League makes claim that the
grand jury has been made up heretofore
with the sole view of defeating amy in
dictments sought to be obtained against
saloon KEEPERS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 10. P. M.-The DEM
ocrdtic caucus took ten ballots for Unit d
st tes Senator last night without chang
in the vote.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

A Family Poisoned by Rough on Rats.
LOUISVILLE. Jan. 19.-Seven members
of the family of Henry Kendall, a resident
of this city, have been poisoned by the
vermin poison known as "Rough on Rats
which had been put in biscuit by mis-
take. Kendall and one son cannot re-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
VINEYARD SOUND.

The Scene Of the Wreck of the City of Columbus,
January 18, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

A Shocking Story OF Alleged Murder
from Newberry-A Window Light Made
of 6,O0O Pieces-COlumbus to Have a
AODster New ReserVOir-A COntf-
aentaI Bin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

CINCINNATI, Jan. 19.-The boiler in the
Cincinnati COrrugating Iron COmpany's
Works exploded this afternoon and set
the building Oh fire. The building was
also occupied by the Cincinnati Wire
Nail Company, and George II. BOnte &
Co.. twine manufacturers. The total loss
is about 100000. The respective losses
are, Corrugated Iron Company, $40 600:
Bonte 6 Co., $4,000; Wire Nail Company.
$4,000. Many narrow escapes were made,
but no one was seriously inured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
FROZEN TO THE RIGGING.

The boats could not therefore approach
the wreck. When his turn came be
jumped into the raging water and after
reaching the surface was swept within
reach of the rescuers. He saw two who
made a perilous leap overheard washed
away to death. and believes that many
met the same fate.
Before the rescue was attempted sin
glr boat with several Indians in it came
off from Gay Head, but they could not APP
proach the wreck. They were engaged in
l.inE in,r II N Hna fI1,r r1nnff..r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
WHERE TIE BLAME LIES.

While they were in the rigging together
the pilot told him that he fixed the course
Of the vessel and fastened the wheel, and
as he was very cold, went to the smoke
stack TO warm himself. He remained
there 20 minutes, and when he re-
turned to his post he found
that the ship had veered around.
When he ascertaned that the vessel was
among the rocks, and that it was prob
ably impossible to save her, he put her
right ON the shore. and ran her as high as
he could. with the result that although
she drew seventeen feet of water her fore
foot was i'm eleven feet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
II. wIEDMAN's STORY.

Fl. Wiedman, OF Lawrence, who was in
his berth was awakened by the first shock.
He aroused his companion, Frederick
Sargent. of Merrimac, who WAS lost. The
vessel then tOppled over He reached the
main rigging with great difficulty, from
which, after swimming about one hundred
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
THE SEA srREwN WITH BODIES.
IL.TUE CORPsEs IN AN EDDY.

Nearly all of the bodies were found in
line due east from the DEVILS back ledge
where two currents formed an eddy and
kept the bodies floating around within a
radius Of a mile and IA half.
Owing t. the heavy sea great difficulty
was experienced in getting the bodies on
board Of the tug, and Capt. Hart reports
having seen bodies which it was impOs-
sble to recover, owing to the gale and
thick snow. In the lap of the younger
woman was found tiny PAIR of baby's
shoes. Nearly all of the bodies had sn
life preservers, and were floating on their
backs.
EIGHT SURVIVORS AT GAY HEAD LIGHT.
| Capt. Hart, ofthe tux NelIe,reports To at
when off Gay Head Light this afternoon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
Ravaces of tho FIames

NEW ORLEANS. La, Jan. ia dis
patch from Mnden, La, says: Eleven
hundred and f0rty-fiye bales OF cotton,
stored at Murrelfs point landing, were
burned last night. 1t was owned by sew
eral firms and individuals. The total loss
is 500, 600. the insurance is unknown"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
THE FATAL MOMENT.

When she struck we stood for moment
till the quartermaster came and said that
the steamer was making water. He then
went for the boats and got them all ready.
The ship listed to port, and then all who
could got on the starb0ard side. Some
were washed from the port side into the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
MIR. FAIRBANKs' ExpERIENCR.

F. w. Fairbanks. OF NJ. L. & F. W.
Fairbanks, of Gorham. Maine, one of the
survivors, who says he was in his berth
in the steerage, but awake. and was some
what uneasy when the accident occurred.
is of the opinion that the steamer struck
upon the rocks several times before she
came upon them finally. He noted three
successive shocks and thought it might
be that high sea was hurting ice against
tho side
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20

Thomas OLeary, one of the fremen,
said that he saw two Of the boats filled
with people and dropped into the water,
but he knew tnat none of them had plugs
III their bottom and no one seemed to know
where they were. He got into the rigging
and, after suffering fearfully for hours.
rescuing party in boat took him off.
Only those who could swim had much
chance of being saved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-20
THE FARNswORTH BoYs,

John White says that it was fearful the
Uav the women were swept away. Some
] saw rush on deck with their husbands.
and as the full force OF the storm broke
upon them, realizing that all was lost,
they threw their arms around their
husbands, necks and bade them good
bye. A few moments later
they were swept overheard, for
no power on earth could save them. A
mother with her child held tight in her
arms was borne away by the waves al
most before reaching the deck. Not one
woman reached the rigging. The ma
iority were washed overheard by the
waves. while a number were probably
arOfhara6 in thair hnrfhs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
WouIdn,t Agree to s.Obcy."

From the London Society.
Generally speaking, marriages pass off very
smoothly. and frequently with very pretty
effects. The brides are credited with careful
study and perusal Of the service for many years
beforehand. Sometimes there has been q re-
hearsai. have known brides, when the grooms
have failed to make the proper responses.
prompt them Immediately and with the greatest
facility. The most common mistake of the
bride is to take off only one of her gloves.
whereas both hands are brought into requisition
In the service As tor the men, they commit ali
kinds of plumbers and bunglings. have known
man, at that very nervous and trying moment,
follow clergyman within the communion rails.
and prepare to take place opposite him.
nave known man, when minister
stretched out his hand to unite those. OF
the couple, take it vigorously in his own and
give it hearty shake Sometimes more serious
difficulties occur. Some ladies have had an al
most unconquerable reluctance to use the word
'Obey;" one or two, If their own statements are
to be accepted. have ingeniously constructed
the word "nobey." The word, however. has
still to be formally admitted into the language,
There was one girl, who was being married by
a very kindly old clergyman, who absolutely re.
/ fused to utter the word 'sobey." The minister
suggested that II she were unwilling to utter
| the word aloud. she should whisper it to him,
but the young lady refused tie accent even this
kind of compromise. Further however than
| this the clergyman refused to accommodate
her; but when he was forced to dismiss them
| all without proceeding any further, the recalci.
! traat .cung person consented to .obey."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
TOO NICE FOR INETHasNG.
A Chicago Clerk Tells All About rEiS De.
IishtfuI Eastern Trip.

n SHECitSO SaefA 1c1kS n ADOIls REiS DE.
HSbifuI Eastern Trip.
From the Chicago News
Two dry goods clerks me on State street yes
terday while returning iron lunch. Both were
neatly dressed.
"How do you do. JIM? said one, as they
shook hands. 'Have you had your vacation
YETI"
'Oh. yes, replied Jim. billing his eyes up
ward. land most delightful time l had, too
You know our firm gives the boys two weeks,
and the salaries run on. SOnice and generous,
isn't it?"
where did you go?" inquired the friend,
twirling his cigarette gracefully.
'Oh, went east to New York, and did the
city. Saw everything. What n magnificent
place it is. Spent a day at Long Branch. Such
a delightful place; the salt wfter is grand!''
"Did you 90 In bathng?"
''Did L? Well, should say so: right into the
surf. And the ladies did box so charming in
their bright suits. Eastern girls are prettier
than our Chicago maids. / can single out an
eastern girl any time on the venue just by her
carriage. But how they do fiit at Long Branch!
l never saw anything likeit. Could tell YOU
some good stories about 'em, one pretty dear in
particular, but can't stop. Ey-by.''
II met your man jim Oh the street to-day"
said Frank to the boOkkeeper OF Jim's estab-
lIshment an hour later, ''andhe gave me glow
ing account of the way he passed his vacation in
New York"
POOH" replied the other "Jim tells that to
everybody. Fact is he hasn't been outside of
the city limits. He didn't get any vacation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
Public Health i'm China.

An Epitome of Reports OF the Chinese Customs
With all our filth, dirt, and smells-and peo-
pie in the west can form no notion of what they
are, for they defy Observation-Disclosures is wonder
full immunity from fevers. The police and
scavengers employed to water the streets with
water taken from the sewers) ought to be the
class most affected, but they are the healthiest
and most robust of our population. The beg
gars. numerous class. sleep In the streets
nearly all the year round, congregate in the
very centers Of pollution, and even to some ex-
tent contest with dogs priority Of claim to the
refuse of the dunghill. Still they survive and
flourish, and most of them-at least the strictly
professional Ones-lOok fat and sleek. y = =
The entire sewage Of the city is transported
during the day through the most crowded and
narrow thoroughfares. We are obliged to pass
certain localities at all times with closed nos
trils, while hundreds of people continually live
in and above these open cess-pools and yet
manage to look well and healthy. y y
Language fails to describe accurately the hor-
ror (irOm overcrowding, filth, &c.) of Chinese
prison. Suffice it to say that there is in them
an Overwhelming mortality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
Wished He Was a Girl.

From the New York World.
When the reporter entered the office Of the
weather clerk to discover the cause of the sud
den rise in temperature, that individual sat back
In his chair, gazed up at his automatic fans and
said:
II wish ! was girl,
'What!"
swell, I said wish was girl. Girls don't
suffer like us. They always look cool"
"Oh, nonsense"
'Well, don't believcit. But don't you think
you would feel relieved If you only had mos.
quito netting Mother Hubbard across your
shoulder, a white, Semi-transparent dress, q
sunshade, and were eating creaIn?"
'Why, certainly"
''Well, that's what girls do in summer. You
don't believe it? OF course not. You amt a
girl. Well, l-no, neither am I, but wish /
was. You see," he continued, blowing the foam
of his beer, ''girls are in some respects like
camels."
'Carnels sounds like caramels."
Hal l almost hit joke Yes, they are. Let
me explain while you drink your beer. Take the
average Mother Hubbard girl. Let's say it's
evening. She starts In on cream. She continues
on cream, and needless to relate she calls the
last turn on cream. Now you have your cir
chock full Of ice cream. That's why she keeps
| cool. She's on ice-ice cream. I don't blame
them. They can't go bobbing in after scloon.
ers. so every night they load up with cream to
last through the next day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13

From the Poughkeepsie News Telegraph. September G.
The Henry case was on trial before Recorder
Lown yesterday, and it being neighborhood
quarrel, crowd was in attendance. One of the
first witnesses called was Noel Conger On his
cross-examination both he and the attorney be-
came considerably excited. ''What were Won
doing near the sand bank" asked the attorney.
Il had business there" replied Mr.. Conger The
attorney then asked several questions tendinp
to confuse the witness. and Mr.. Conger in reply
to a question, said: Il shall not answer" He
then fell over in his chair dead. When the hor-
rOr-stricken spectators recovered from the tenn
pOrary stupor into which they were thrown by
the announcement that lie was dead MANY of
them FASTENED from the court room. while
others flOcked around the dead man and pazed
speechessly at the form Of the man who a
moment before seemed to be so animated The
recorder declared court adjourned, and the
crowd filed slowly out of the room. The lifeless
form was laid on settee, and in a few minutes
Undertaken Crosby arrived and took charge of
the remains. physician vino had prescribed
for Mr.. Conger several times stated that death
was caused by heart disease fastened bv ey-
element and the heated condition of his blood.
He also stated that Mr. Conger had been OBJ
liged of late to discontinue work owing to sick
ness and that had he remained quietly at home.
away from excitement of any kind, his life
might have been prolonged. He was one of the
Oldest residents Of the city, and was about 60
wears OF age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
A Sad Observation-Disclosures


From the Territorial Enterprise
At Sacramento the other day a man was on
his last legs with pneumonia. His life was in
sured tor several thousand dollars, and 1t ap-
peared to him little tough that he was to get
no fun out of all his money Determined TO do
the best he could under the circumstances, he
made VIII that he thought would cover por-
ton OF the ground His will provided that at
his funeral every hack in town should be en-
ployed and ell his friends and acquaintance in
v1ted TO attend and take ride afterward Allwho
attended were also invited to participate I'm a
grand banquet In the evening at the hotel at
which brass band which should lead the
funeral procession was to enliven the occasion
with music. After making his will he was SO
tckied with the idea of the whole affair, as he
could see 1t In his minds eye ard with the
thought OF what large slice Of the insurance he
was thus having the fun OF spending. tina; he at
once began to mend and in spite of himself got
well. Now he Is as far as ever from the ins,l-
rance money and mourns the less Of the grand
banquet the brass band and the other big things
that ware to make his funeral notable event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
Chinese Feeding Their Dead.

From the Portland Oreyonian
Early yesterday morning hacks and express
wagons loaded with Cinnamon roast pigs etc.
commemorate pour across the Stark street ferry
on their way to Lone Fir cemetery to observe
the religious ceremony commonly called feeding
the dead. reporter of this paper, who visited
the cemetery during the afternoon, found
large number of Cinnamon engaged in this pious
duty. The roast pigs and chickens were placed
around on the ground among the graves of the
Chinese and at the head of nearly every grave
candles We're burning. From the best information
to be obtained in regard to this custom it seems
Offering to the Chinese devil. The offerings
varied according to the habits and tastes of the
occupants Ofthe graves. At the grave of one
his friend after digging holes in the hard ground
with his knife stuck up two candles and then
laid out several sets Of chop-sticks and as
many small cups, which he filed with wine
then he placed some bowls OF rice and pack
age of cigarettes and a small vessel Of opium.
Then he made several bows and genufections, as
if inviting his dead friend or the other party to
set to- number of fires were burning in the
vicinity, and on these were placed pieces of
paper with squares of imitation gold leaf pasted
on them representing gold coin. and smaller
squares punched full OF holes represented the
brass cash. which coin has q hole in the center
Some burned small garments made of paper and
thus furnished new suit to their deceased
friends at small cost. After the pips and
chickens had been displayed long enough to give
the devil time to satisfy himself they were care
fully replaced in the wagons and brought back
to town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13

ScHooL s

ScHooL School School
THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING co.
CORNER SEVENTH AND G sTREETs
Fave this day opened a full line of
BOYS AND CHILpREN's
SCHOOL AND DRESS SUITS,
FROM So UPWARDS.
Also full line of
MEN AND YOUTHS SUITS
FALL AND WINTER WEAR.
At very low prices.
Remember. the LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTH
ING CO. sells Fine Clothing and sells them cheaper
than any other house in the country
An immense stock Of ODD PANTS, for Men, Youths.
Boys and Children
LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING CO.,
CORNER SEVENTH AND sTREEra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
The Three Fishermen.

Three fishers went sailing out into the east
Where the sailing was best and the fishing was
least;
Joy sat upon each piscatorial mug,
Ana they carried their bait In a ], u, g, Jug.
They cast In their lines with the tide running out
Anu they tainted the fish with hilarious shout;
They fished until sunset, from bright rosy dawn
when their b. a., /, {, was g, O, n, e, gone
When nome they would sail, there was no W, l. n, d.
so they had 10 row hard against the l. l. d. e.
An Oar Is thing that no man understands
And they q, s, tered the palms Of their hands
Now. safe OF the shore most devoutly they wish
ihey might go 10 store and b, u, y. some fish,
AND proudly each m, a, n, shoulders his rod
AND bears home string OF smoked herring and cod
Oh woe to the (. ], S, h, er, who brings
As the prey OF the angler salt col and such thfnos.
Or can OF cove oysters, and Swears that he TOOK
Every oys, Z, e. r. with line and hook.
From BH'detrS Exercises IL, O,Ihco,aDbu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
DRY GOODS.

BAuws MAMMOTH DISBURSEMENT,
Ils SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
AS VIZ DO STRICT CASH BUSINESS ONLY.
OUR PRICES ARE Guaranteed THE LOWEST,
OPENING OF FALL DRESS GOODS.
SPECIAL. BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS
s4inch very fine English Cashmeres Gin all shades at
&c. Ter yard
To arrive Friday 50 pieces all wool French Cashmeres,
in all shades. at 81 Sc yard.
This is a special bargain and would advise our
patrons 10 call early TO avail themselves of this
mense offer.
36nch very fine French Cashmeres Tin all shades) at
45c. yard.
handsome line of 22-irch bright Plaid Dress Goods
specially adapted for childcens wear, at 25c yard
25 pieces English Cashmere plaids. very handsome
styles, at SIC. yard
5oinch all-wool Habit Cloths in all shades, former
price 81. at CSC. a yard
Is pieces Striped Jersey Fannels in and handsome
effects.
We also show complete assortment of fine French
Dress Goods in Monte Crepes Cut Cashmeres Otto
mans Black Silks. &c. &C.. guaranteed at the lowest
prices.
BLANKETS. BLANKETS
100 Pairs 10-4 Blankets at 81 25 pair
100 ia Rossmore Blankets at g. O pair
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN TOWELS.
500 dozen alinen Damask Towels. 1sxSe at 1oc each
500 d" :" :" 19x40. ut l5c each
100 +" knotted fringes
and very attractive borders at 25c each.
This last lot of Towels worthy the inspection Of
patrons.
F. !: 4 4 u n s. 5:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
A ROLD PLOT,
| Russian Marine Officers kEatch a Con.
spiracy TO AbdaIci the Gar.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Paris Gaulois
Among the nhilists shortly to be tried at ST.
Petersburg for the crime of high treason are
several Russian marine officers. Their chief is a
man named Aschenbrenner. This conspiracy is
very little known, and is one of the strangest
The officers intended by IA bold stroke to abduct
Emperor Alexander. During the summer the
Gar often remains at his PeterEof castle on the
borders of the Gulf Of Finland. opposite the
Island and fortress of kronstadt. During the
Cars stay man-Of-war is always stationed in
front of the palace at the emperOr's immediate
disposition Several of the officers of this SHIN
conceived the project Of abducting the Car.
either by forcing their way into the Peterhof
castle ut night or when he went on board the
vessel Their object was to then demand the
Gar itbdlcation. or, in case he refused to slay
him. They counted on the youth of the hered-
tary prince. Nicholas AieNandrovtch. who is
only sixteen years old, and his inexperience. to
demand from him. frightened by the fate of his
father and grandfather, Alexander H., a consti-
tuition and liberal measures for the empire The
conspiracy was betrayed by one OF the sailors
whom the officers attempted TO implicate i'm their
plot. All will be condemned to death. but the
Car will Danish them to Siberia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
LADIES GOODS.
GEoRGE MHIr,

GEORGE WHITE
VI THE LADIES' TAILOR
lSS, street .op bhtn has arrived home and II
rtady 10 n c,Iye orders q h aTrang meuts he made
with lusi mess hOus abro4i and in New York; also
WITH hls VI rkInen- Mr. NH fE viii make Cloth oos-
tuiIlts etc.. al very reasonable prices. LNeing. Nei>
ulig End Reception DRESSES n sFsCisttv.
sei3-3t' GEo WHITE, I3 r street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13

IA liver and hillary apparatus. and drives out tie
maaral poison which induces liver complaints and
bilious disorders Warranted to cure OF money re-
funded.
DY TAKING AYERS SARSAPARILLA MANY A
IL poor sufferer who submits to the surgeons knife
because Of malignant sores and scrofuous swellings
might be saved, sound and whole. This will purge out
the corruptions which polIute the blood and by which
such complaints are originated and fed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13
HOME MATTERS.

ExCEILESr RECIPE FOR CHICKEN CROQUETTEs-
DELICIOUS IcES-CBOCoLATE PUFFS-BRIDE's
PUpp!SG-F3ErTY BLANKETS FOR The BABY
FAyOEITE CoLOKs FOR TABLE DECORATION.