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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

MIR. W. A. Crafts, clerk OF the Massa.
chusetts Railroad Commission, says IN
the COngYegQttonGliSt; "The writer re-
members seeing, when a boy, the trial
trip on the Boston and Worcester railroad
OF its first locomotive, built by Robert
Stephenson in Newcastle, Eng. 1t was
Fast day morning, and. seen from a dis
lance rs it went out over the back bay,
leaving n long trail Of smoke and steam
behind, il seemed to our inexperienced
eyes almost 70 1y. Fast day 1fty years
ago was not the secular holiday which ~
has since become, and the limited popula-
ton OF Boston furnished n small number
81 idlers and pleasure seekers, COM
pared with those OF the present day. But
In the afternoon large numbers OF people,
including staid attendants AZ the morning
church services, went 70 take "A look at
the new wonder, and were astonished TO
see il haul, with apparent ease and 70.
markahle speed, 10 or y loaded dump
cars. This locomotive was mounted on
four wheels ard weighed about eight tons
by the side Of the powerful engines OF the
present day, Weighing 40, 90, or go tons, 4:
would appear as mere toy. But locOmo.
tive construction was then in it's infancy,
and even six wears later the directors of
the Boston aud Worcester road had grave
doubts as 20 the expediency OF adopting
engines weighing II or ~ tons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Honduras CentraI.

Among the new American enterprises
for the development of the trade and COM
merce Of Central Honduras is theproposed
Honduras Central railway, running from
the port of TruxillO, on the Caribbean
Sea, to the bay of Fonseca, on the Pacific
coast. The proposed road, upon which
work will he commenced about Jan.
next, will be the shortest trans-cOntinen.
tai line north Of Panama, and will be from
New York !, 300 miles nearer San Fran
cisco than the Panama route. This rail-
way will develop some of the richest agri.
cultural, grazing and min raj lands on
the continent and will open a new field
for immigration that will compare favora-
bly, with the richest our own country can
show.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
The Alleeed rncIflo MAN suhsidv.

Relative to the alleged letter from the
Commissioner OF Railroads 10 Mr.. G. p.
Huntington, in regard to the contract be-
tween the overland railways and Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, Mr.. Hunting
ton said recently: 81 doubt whether l
shall ever receive such a letter." although
il is impossible to say what may happen
in these days The railroad companies
do not pay subsidy to the steamship
company; they merely engage its carry
ing capacity, tor which they pay an
agreed price. They do this for their own
advantage, although the steamship COM
pany undoubtedly is largely benefit by
it. | am sure that we do not consider the
incidental profit TO the Pacific Mail IN
making the contract. IL Secretary Lamar
should want information on this subject
we shall be glad 10 furnish il, of course.
but he will hardly order us to end the
contract
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
TIE ODD FELLOWS.
The Grand Master to Visit the Savan-
nah Lodges Tonight.

Henry +. Everett, Of Columbus, Ga,
Grand Master Of the Independent Order
OF Odd Fellows, viii be present at the
regular meeting Of Live Oak Lodge No. 9
this evening. 1t is an official visitation
TO all the lodges, and the members of
Ogiethorpe, DeKalb, Golden Rule, and
Haupt lodges. and visiting brethren are
invited TO attend.
After the regular session the lodge room
VIII be opened o the families and friends
OF members oil the order, and addresses at
welcome will be delivered by L. q. NJ.
George II. Stone and other prominent
members OF the order.
Alvin n. Miller, Esq. the
first Grand Master OF the order IN Geor-
gia, and Mr.. O. p, Ravens, n. G.. Of Live
Oak Lodge, will meet Grand Master Ever
EFT at the Central depot this morning and
escort HIM TO his quarters.
The Grand Lodge will assemble at the
Screven house at 40 %. m, and under the
command Of z. G.. NJ. Ihos A. Askew,
acting marshal, and escorted by the nj
formed Division OF odd Fellows, will es-
cort the Grand Master TO the place Of
meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

Mr.. Charles c. Hunt and Miss Florrie
G. Pacetti were married last evening at
the Episcopal residence, corner Perry and
Drayton streets. The ceremony was per-
formed at I O'Clock by Rev. Father Hen
Messy. The groom is a son of DR.. S. Z
Hunt, OF Atlanta, formerly OF Augusta
and holds responsible position with the
firm of Haines & Daniel, brokers and in
surance agents Of this city.
The bride is a popular young lady and
well-known In social circles here. After
the ceremony reception was held at the
residence Of the brides mother on State
street. where the happy couple received
the congratulations of their friends. The
ceremony was witnessed only by the
family aud immediate relatives Of the con-
tracing parties. The presents were nu-
merous and valuable. Mr. and Mrs.
Hunt left at 8 O'Clock for a trip through
North Georgia, visiting Atlanta and Au-
gusta, the former home of the groom.
They are followed by the best wishes of a
wide circle OF friends.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

oorniee and a couple Of angle-iron rafters.
The root can then be made of wood, the
boards being held together by frame and
iron straps, which at intervals are bolted
TO the cOrnice and rafters. When the
roof needs repair, it can be removed bod
lily without disturbing the rest OF the cab.
In constructing an iron cab, care should
be taken TO make good job of any hOri-
zontal joints in the plates. A single butt
strap, dOuble-riveted, can be used with
advantage, as One-eighth inch plates we'll
Jolnted will be quite as stiff as one-quar-
ter inch plates indifierently secured. The
lateral and fore and aft oscillations Of the
engine throw strain on the horizontal
joints, which a single row Of small rIvets,
imperfectly filing the holes, s scarcely
calculated to resist A well-built iron
cab is practically indestructiDle, and viii
last as long as any part Of the engine. re-
curling only periodical painting to keep
II in good condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

Arthur j. O'uara 20 be Principal OF
81. Patrick's school The other
Teachers.
The special committee Of the Board OF
Educanon-President George A. Mercer,
superintendent W. II. Baker. j. r. saus-
sy. Esq, and Capt. Henry Blun-exam.
ined the papers last night Of the candi-
dates for teachers position in the public
schools.
The papers were generally creditable,
aud those of the applicants who were ed
ucaled iu The public schools o. savannah
were especially so. OF the twenty-five
white candidates examined on Wednes-
day tweuty-Ono stuck on the word "num-
SKULL in the spelling exercise.
Sine OF the twenty-five candidates eX-
amlned Yesterday tor the four vacancies
IN The col0red public schools were males.
Their papers were also very creditable.
The committee VIII recommend to the
board FOR confirmation the following:
DIT. Arthur j. O'llara for the position
Of Principal or 81. Patrick's school. aud
Miss II. a. Quarterman for the fourth
grade position IN the Barnard street
school
For Tie cooreG schools James Ross will
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
THE DRUMMFRs' TAX.
What a Prominent Merchant Has to Say
About 1t.

w bAN n Il IOAlAA0ut lNGhNuhnE mas TO Say
About 1t.
Editor Morning NclgS' notice your re-
marks about the drummers' tax, and, as
you say, it is certainly an old fogy way of
doing business. If competition is the life
Of trade, why should we drive it from us
When | am North and East | hear the
same cry from importers, jobbers, and
manufacturers, asking how Savannah can
afford to stand in her own light by impOs-
ing tax upon business houses that
are willing To visit and offer her
inducements. l know Of several large
firms VINO employ quite a mum.
Der OF travelling statesmen, and send
them out with instructions TO pass Savan-
nah. Can we afford this? Ask our
hotels, ask our railroads, and ask every
consumer in this city, II we are not Gu
titled 10 every advantage that the outside
world is willing TO give us.
lt does not affect my business, but at the
same time il appears 10 me like a very
narrow-minded way of viewing things
when we throw "A restriction upon any
line Of legitimate business, and hope our
city fathers will abolish the law and offer
all the inducements they can to every
class Of business men to visit our beauti.
ful city, and help US to build il up, like
the young and prosperous cities of the
West. Yours truly, ID. B. LESTER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
AT THE THEATRE.

"The Professor" the Attraction Tonight
and Tomorrow Night.
The 'Black Flag was played before
small audience last night. The perform.
ance was the same as the night before.
The attraction tonight and tomorrow
night viii be the Madison Square success,
''The Professor" in which Mr.. j. o. Bar
rows will appear as 1.-The Professor" and
Miss Kitty Cheatham!as DAISY Brown"
Miss Cheatham is charming young
actress of brilliant talent, aud has a
bright future In store for her. In Atlanta
she took the house by storm, not because
she happens to be the niece OF Gen. Frank
Cheatbam, but by reason of her bright,
charming and successful portrayal Of a
splendid part. The sale of reserved seats
assures large houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Irnn and WDodnn CAM.

The Rathcay Neios says: While we
have adhered to wooden cabs as being the
most comfortable, European engineers
have always considered that iron ones
are the strongest and most durable, and
have, therefore, used them more exclu-
sively. The elevated railroads are about
TO try iron cabs. finding that wooden cabs
shake 60 pieces In five years. Iron cabs
are rather hotter IN summer and colder ~
winter, but any difficulty on this score
can be minimized BY making the sides
and front Of iron, with stout angle-iron
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

The wonder OF those who 20 to the Har-
nett House, ia savannah, is that so excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can De offered 70 the public az such mint
mum rates. without exaggerati0n. the
table Of the Harnett is rs good as that Of
the Sareven House, and the rates just
one-half as large. Courteous treatment
makes IN the sum OF It's attractions.
The public largely testified their appre-
clatiOn.-Jocks0nUit Fld.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Among The old Reoords.

Isaac Beckett, Esq, left last night for
Atlanta, where he will continIe his in.
vestigation of the Colonial records in the
State Department. His investigation mas
already covered period from 176l to 1880.
His present work will include the period
from 1851 back 10 1740. When this ground
has been gone over the work OF eXamina-
ton will be complete. Mr.. Beckett will
then begin the location OF the ungranted
lands Of the county, and will probably
have everything ready for the Surveyor
by the first of next year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
hnrNnna nrnllltntnd lInn

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Complete restoration IN health, yigOr and
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Illustrated pamphlet. with full informa-
ton, terms, etc, mailed free by address
ing Voltaic Belt Company, Marshall.
Mich.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
THROUGH THE CIT Y.
Dashes Here and There by the News"
Reporters.

.,-.- -, - - poe.on
lne steailshlp oase G'oy' 10 9eia
yesterday, nau allous icl 90 50 fo- 80
pales o. COTTON ne oota -oa aToetp'' ~ 'u'
Jay al "a amman "e'e '' 900 D"'S9 ,,...,.-.
me work OF improving tne |ual i1'il
Artlliefy armory Is progiess'Ig Iapilig'
now that All the maJeriaI Is on tue sT y
ana the building VIII DC cOihpleleu a' an
early day.
The maximum temperature yesterday
at savannah was '6.i degrees, while me
minimum was 81 and the mean 69.3. Inc
average rainfall in the savannah section
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
ANOTHER ASTRONOMICAL EVENT
OocuItation of Aldebaran by the Moon
on Sept. 30.


oooultation of Aldebaran by the Moon
on Sept. 30.
The next celestial phenomenon follow
ing the eclipse Of the moon yesterday
morning will be the occultation of Aide
baran, or Alpha Tauri, which occurs on
the 10Th. The phenomenon will be visible
in Washington and its vicinity. Wash
ington mean time is given for the event,
which will vary in other localities on ac-
count OF the moons large parallax, or the
difference in direction as seen from two
points. At 1880 a. m. the bright limb of
the waning moon will suddenly occult or
hide from view the red star Aldebaran,
and the immersion will take place. The
star will remain hidden for 10. pom, when
1t will suddenly reappear from the dark
side or the moon, the EMERSON taking
place at 2h. 60m. a. m. Early risers will
be rewarded by the beauty Of the show
for the effort required to he present at the
exhibition. The moon occults numerous
small stars during the month, but the OPP
portunity for behOlding the occutation Of
a first-magnitude star is rare. Observers
may be assured that the heavens will pre-
sent charming picture at 80 O'Clock in
the morning.
The moon Occults Aldebaran for those OBJ
servers who are 80 situated that the moon
appears in the same position as when
seen from the centre of the earth, her
geocentric position, as it is called. She
does more than TO occult a star, for on
Sept. she Occulted the planet Mercury.
Sayannahians are neither favored by
locality nor time TO behold the beautiful
spectacle when the slender crescent Of the
waning moon hides from view the small
est of the planetary brotherhood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

be recommended for the position OF Prin-
cipal OF the East Broad street school, and
George 5. Williams. Francis A. Jackson
and j. +. Erwin for the lowest positions
in the West Broad street school.
Misses Grady, Bowling, May, Borchert
and Maddox were appointed supernu-
meraries for the white schools, and :. Is.
Morse was appointed supernumerary
for the oOlOred schools
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
THE PRICE OF HORSE.
A S3S so Judgment for an Animal Killed
in Runaway.

:
On June 6 last, a horse attached 10 a
wagon belonging to Mr.. Michael LAWN
ran away, and while at large collided
with a street horse and wagon belonging
to William storrs. Storrs' horse was in
jured in the collision, one of the shafts Of
LAWNS wagon striking the animal and
disabling him. Storrs brought a suit
against LAWN claiming damages in the
sum of 800. The matter was brought up
for adjudication in Magistrate Waring
Russell. Jr.'s, court yesterday. The evi-
dence introduced showed that the
plaintiffs horse was somewhat aged.
Judgment was given, however, in favor
OF Storrs in the sum OF S3S 80, with in-
terest and the costs Of the suit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Fruit Rates from the Pacific.

Last year the rate on fruit from San
Francisco to Chicago was $500 a car.
This year the fruit-growers asked that
this rate be reduced to 500 a car. The
railroads refused, but put down the rate
to $500, although they had previously
gwen Los Angeles rate of $500 a car for
oranges on slow freight trains. Now the
Atlantic and Pacific is said TO have Of
fered to carry fruit for 5000 car by the
train load. And the Southern Pacific
Company offers to haul not less than fif-
teen cars of fruit per day for $500 car.
This is just the rate the railroads are get
ting for carrying tea to the Eastern cities
by the train load.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
WANT HIM ARRESTED.
MingO MeIrose an Objectionable Citizen
Near the Race Course.


Near the Race Course.
The oolored residents in the neighbor-
hood OF TenBroeck fair grounds are anx-
ious to know whether the authorities pro-
pose TO arrest Mingo Melrose. Two or
three weeks ago Coroner Dixon held an
inquest on the body of Frank Cooper, a
negro, and the jury found that Cooper had
died from the effects of wound inflicted
on his head by Melrose.
The Coroner issued warrant for
the arrest OF Metros, and handed it
to the Sheriff to be served. Melrose
is said TO be working in the city as a long
shOreman, and moves around without any
attempt at concealment. lie spends sun
days at his old home, but those who live
whereabouts say that they do not care
about Mingo for aneighbOr, and while they
do not like to say anything to him that
would hurt his feelings, they would not
object to his being arrested
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

The "Yellow Tiber7 rolls its muddy
waters through the City OF Rome, at times
yerfowing the lower part OF the city. 1t
breeds malaria and imperils the health Of
all who visit the city. Browns Iron
Bitters Will conquer maiArial fevers
quicker and more thoroughly than any
other remedy. Mr.. Enos Hite, 80 Court
street, indianapolis, says: lit cured me
OF ohills and fever after al else failed"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Memphis to BIRMINGHAM.

The surveys now IN progress Tor line
from Memphis, Tenn, to Birmingham,
Ala, distance of 1870 miles, are said to
be in the interest OF the Fast Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Railroad Company.
The route is via Holly Springs, to which
point the road is already completed from
Memphis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Heaninp uonors on Dart.

Hon. j. E. Dart, Of Glynn, has been
presented with q handsome monogram
ring set in diamonds by the Brunswick
pilots, and elected a delegate to represent
them in the convention of pilots of the
United States, which meets in Philadel-
phia on Monday. MT. Dart, accompanied
by his sister, is now on his way to Phila-
delphia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

NouriEhing Nutriment for Nursing
Mothera

Scientists and physicians universally
agree in ascribing the most healthful
tonic and nutritive qualities OF all grains
to barley. This is one great reason why
DUFFY's PURE MALT WHIsKEY is so
exactly suited 10 the requirements Of
mothers at the critical time when their
systems are extraordinarily taxed TO
supply proper nourishment for both them
selves and their offspring. II Is abso-
mtely free from all authorizations and i'm
purity, and the best doctors strongly
recommend il Tor the above purposes as
the only reliable and safe article 20 use.
At all reliable gr0cers and druggists.
selling agents for savannah, Lippman
Bros
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
The Strengthening Of tho innocent

going on in this community without some
people beine any the wiser tor Il, IL re
markable--the papers can Z tell you every
thing. The Famous" has been killing OF
Mems, Youths and Boy s'-Clothing-at
fearful rate, actually murdering-prices
-5utas We announced, our seasons goods
must 90, and those 10 need OF Clothing
patronizing the "Fdm0uS" derive tho
benefit We have plenty good Clothing
lett yet more than we visa we had which
must b. sold, aud YOU can buy line Cas-
simere suit with a reduction s.. This is
not mere figure Of speech, bat actually
a fact. Here is chance Tor poor, hard
working people 10 buy fine, well.made
Clothing. as cheap as they generally paw
Tor common trash. Call at the "famOus"
Ner York. Clothing House. aud We Will
murder market prices, and save you
money. i4O Congress street.--Ade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

After Wednesday, the Goth inst, the
MORNING NEWS will not be sent to
subscribers whose subscriptions have not
been paid in advance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
Gather 1ndicar,oDs.

For the South Atlantic States, to-day:
Warmer, fair weather, except in the ex-
IRENE southern portion, occasional show
ers, variable winds.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock p. II. yesterday augusta
time) was 1873 feet-a fall OF "A ieet dur
ing the past II hours.
Comparative statement OF temperature
at Savannah sept. %. 1884 and 1885:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25
2jahrru.
EAMCY BAkERY.

nURING my recent trip North J. su9 g|niso.
- In engaging nrst-class vienna ~ M
toner. am now ready 20 lll al w ,TtKEt
FINE CONNECTIONS. fkh9n, fr@TAL
every dav. FANCY ORNA 49,
CAKES for Weddings. Balls aud ieagie.s
speciality. Ice Cream. Water Ices S4aiieioat
kusse and Jellies. Pure, rch
THEO. RADERfCK. Agent. ~ bni~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-25

Cotton region bulletin for "a hours end
ing q p. M:
SAVANNAH. Sept. q. P. NJ. Eastern time.
DISTKlCrS. AVERAGE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-26

meut has been imposed upon from the
very sources from which it had IA right 10
expect the most valuable aid. If the de-
partment fails to secure the best
man in "a community il will not be for
want Of proper judgment according to
the sources Of information at command"
The most significant indication that the
Postmaster General means what he SAYS
aud proposes to treat Representatives aud
people alike il instanced in the fact that
an order has been issued through the office
OF the Postmaster General To the clerks IN
charge OF the applications and papers con
nected with post offices In the different
states prOh! biting their examination by
members OF Congress or any one else
under penalty OF immediate dismissal.
Under the late and former administrations
& Representative IN Congress, without the
knowledge of the Postmaster General or
his First Assistant, was privileged, by
virtue Of his position, to 20 TO the clerk in
charge and examine all the papers in the
case Of any pOstmastershtp he might call
for. Ia this manner he became acquainted
with the names of candidates other than
his own and their supporters, and with
this information was in position TO thwart
the purposes OF the community and the
selection Of probably a better man than
his own hepchman.
formation. IS now required to 90 TO the
First Assistant Postmaster General and
state specifically what he desires to know,
and that officer then determines whether
to comply at all or TO what extent he may
see the papers which are brought TO his
office. This is one OF the most important
and beneficial reforms adopted in the con
duet of business in the department. When
member Of Congress- begins TO discover
that he is the servant and not the sOVer-
eign Of the people he begins to strike bis
level. The Postmaster General has con
tributed largely to the bringing about of
this result.
The personnel of the higher Offices OF the
department is evidently in the direct line
of the reforms which the chief proposes.
The Postmaster General, while "A thorough
Democrat, belongs 10 that GLASS Of which
the President himself is the principal eX-
ponent-that is, the Democrats of 1850 and
not of 1860.