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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06
Fine Work.
From ~ Bruns,eieh Adrertissr.

GFVNt tWo AF4aeccffA hNtefttoofs
W. H. CornbrOok, of Wilmington, Del,
father OF Mrs. Louis Ratio, Of this city,
dropped in 10 see US this week, aud
showed us some specimens Of work by his
son, W. A. COrnbrOOk. Of Wilmington,
whose fret work at ouI last fair took the
premium. The work shown us consisted
of two neat little boxes made of a num-
Der of pieces of wood Of differ
ent kinds. One had 300 and the
other 800 separate pieces. They were
presents brought Mrs. Ratios children.
One side Of the box represented bridge
with water running along, and on this
water was a boat with Oarsmen and
crane standing near by; also a tree and
other shrubbery on the bank, each Of
which was represented by fine hair lines
Of dark wood let into the light wood
forming the background. The workman
ship is wonderful, and yet Mr.. CornbroOk
tells us that ne has box made by
himself containing over 1900 pieces Of
wood, and all fitted together so perfectly
as 10 appear as one solid piece. HIS next
box will contain Fragments OF Southern
woods. among them pieces OF the old Wes-
ley oak Of Frederick and the stump OF the
tree from which was made the stem OF the
fIst United States frigate, Constitution,
cut on 81. Sim0n's Island.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06

FROM E06 CdF2eSCttft HeQiAteF.
We have frequently taken occasion to
speak of the suicidal policy OF raising cot
ton in this part OF the state, to the eXcm-
sion of grain, hay aud vegetables. The
subject may not be very Interesting TO
many OF our readers, but il they will give
us their serious attention, We will make
it interesting TO them. We want
to thunder the warning in their ears,
until they pause and think and the
day they pause and Think seriously,
reform will begin, Now let us rea.
son together for while. Taking 100
pounds Of seed cotton per acre as a crop,
which is above an average, and deducting
100 pounds TO pay for guano, which Is
probably below an average, leaves $50
pounds per acre. This put at cents per
pound Is worth $40 30, deduct from this
amount 81 for the board Of man and horse
While making, gathering and marketing
the crOp-$l 30 for use of tools, : for in
terest on the value of land, 81 for interest
on the value ot board and useof TOOLS, aad
for the wear OF the land, and we nave $l2
left as the proceeds Of one acre A careful
estimate VIII show, that it Will require q
days labor, including stock, to prepare,
plant, cultivate, gather and market one
acre in cotton. This will give % cents
day for labor. II the farmer has hired the
labor at j0cents per day, including board,
he comes out even-nOthlng gained nor
nothing lost Ii he does The work himself
he gets 30 cents per day for his labor, but
ne cannot iced MS family on 30 cents
day, TO say nothing OF clothing and edu-
cation. This calculation does not in
clude interest on the value of tools
nor board FOR man and stock for the
remainder OF the year, but il cotton is the
principal crop, il should he charged with
the chief part of this expense, which
would probably reduce the net proceeds
of one years work one-half, or to % cents
per day. And still we have said nothing
of taxes, doctors bills and many other
incidental expenses that have to be in
CURED. Neither have we estimated the
consequences and losses of the folly of
buying bread and meat on time, and pay
ing from 90 to 100per cent. for credit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06

OF Columbia county soliciting subscrip-
tlohs to the fair association, and has re-
celVed 81, 700 subscription To date.
The proprietor of the Washington
House, ~ Pine Level, G. w. Roam, is
preparing to build large store 40X60 feet.
Inc work will be commenced at once.
lae building Will be located about the
centre Of the town.
Nearly $4,000 nave been raised by sub
scrlpton at Eustis for the purpose of
erecting public school building. The
heaviest contributor is G.. d. Clifford
$5o0. Messrs. Norton, Nc Donald and
Taylor gave 5000 each; NIessrs. Pendry
and Smith 500 each.
Thursday evening a negro woman by
the name OF Amelia Dolby died suddenly
while on the Jacksonville, Tampa and
hey West Railroad en- route for Palatka.
she was hale, hearty woman of about 80
years OF age, and the doctors say heart
disease was the cause other death.
1t ls rumored that the city authorities
OF Milton are contemplating the estab-
Hshment OF n quarantine against Pensa-
cola on account of the fever which is said
70 be prevailing there. The truth OF the
matter is that there is not case of con-
taglous fever of any description in any
part Of Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06
Third Georgia,s Rennion.

To the Surg,u,ng Veterans Of the Third
Georgia Regiment, Confederate States
infantry:
COMRADES: We have the honor to an
nounce that arrangements have been per-
fected for reunion of survivors Of the
old command at WaynesbOr0, Burke
county, the home Of our former comrades
in arms, the Burke Guards, on July %
and 80.
Transportation has been secured over
the Central and Georgia Railroads, and
the different branches thereof, for menu
bers of the regiment, their families and
friends, at the rate Of cents per mile,
each, for the round trip, and IN order 10
facilitate recognition IN travel and trans
fer OF baggage, 10 IS suggested that sur
viyors and invited guests be provided
with badges bearing the inscription
"Third Georgia Regiment"
Let us then assemble at the appointed
time and place, to renew cOmradeship
which, formed amid briailng stecl and
the battles storm. survived for four long
years, until your arms were laid aside,
and flag was iurled at AppomattOX.
CLAIBORNE SNEAD,
President Survivors Association.
A. A. WINN, Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06
A Hungry Shark.
n IANfI~ FJ 4lIIt4E INs
rom the BrUaseicA- AdUertiser.

from me DfWiAN2Ch AQCeFtiSef.
Capt. Club, of the steamer Collyer,
gives us shark story that 10 rather
"hshy," but as It is verified bv several
others, We must accept IL as true, and not
a. canard on the editor. He says that
one day last week as he was coming
through ST. Andrews sound the loop end
of his bow line hanging out through q
hole in the side OF the boat, a shark about
ten feet long sprung ont Of the water
and seized IL. In a moment the line
was playing ont OF thar hole at q fearful
rate. The entire length-40 feet--of that
l&-nch rope disappeared with that shark,
aud has not been seen since. The captain
thinks that hts tceth became entaugled in
the fbres of the rope aud he could not eN-
iricate himself, and becoming frightened
ran Oh with H. The rope was colled on
the deck OF tho steamer, and had a num-
her OF melons lyingon il, all OF which spun
around like tops rs the rope was jerkej
from under them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06
Boarding by the Day, Week Or Month
COLUMBIAN HOTEL,
Saratoga Springs, New York.

MR.. JAMES NJ. CASE, of the Pulaski
NA House, will open this superior Family
Hotel about June IS. Elaborate improve
ments have been made. Cuisine under PROF.
FELIX LOUMENA, late of Windsor Hotel,
New York. Rooms beautifully furnished,
facing Congress Spring Park. Attendance
and appointments uneXceptlonable.
Terms: So per Day; SIG so to $50
per Week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06
A very sInguIar CoIncidonce.


One OF the most singular condolences
which has ever come 20 our knowledge
has Just taken place In this county. About
ten years ago Mrs. Carey died from the
effects Of measles In this place. This in
sidious disease affected her la such Il way
as TO cause an auuerism OF the lett
femoral artery From clOt OF blood la
the main artery OF the left log mOrtifca-
ton set in and caused the lady's death.
Yesterday, out az MIR. Joseph Sbeppard's,
in this county. Drs. II. +. Andrews aud
John Hil amputated the lett leg ot
Mrs. Hendricks, a lady about 90 years
OF age. She had just had an attack
Of measles, which caused the large
artery In the lett leg 10 be affected exactly
as was that IN the above case. What
makes this coincidence 80 very singular
is that these two ladies were twin sisters.
II is hoped, however, that the case OF Mrs.
Hendricks will not result fatally, as did
that OF her sister. Since her leg was am
putated she has been doing as well as pos
sible under the circumstances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-06
CAPON SPRINGS And BATH.
Alkaline Lithia Waters, also Fine
Iron Waters.

HAMPHIRE CO., WEST VIRGINIA.
MO FHGS, NO MALARIA. Where the
~ sick recover, and the well are always
happy. A lovely summer home. A mountain
climate unsurpassed. Send for pamphlet.
Water on -ale and pamphlets Tree at O-CE-
OLA BUTLERS, Druggist. savannah. Ga.
W. III. SAFE. PrOprleLOr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03

From the Mobile Register.

fFOWt me MbDttc AeQtstcTs
Maj Sheffield, who was out on crutches
yesterday receiving the congratulations of
his friends. stated that ne felt first rate, and
hoped to be able to throw away his wooden
legs in a short while. To a reporter he gave
some additional Information concerning his
encounter with the stingaree. The fish was,
he said, about a yard wide. AID the sting
penetrated his leg about 3 inches. The first
sensation was as if he had been pinched right
sharply. He was about 200 yards from the
shore at the time. ant, knowing himself hurt,
rOwed in as rapidly as possible. About half
way in the poison began to pass through the
system, ard the pain became terrible. When
the sting was pulled out the barbs spread out
all around and lacerated the flesh, making a
hole an inch wide.
"Ordinarily," said the Major, 'a little
whisky affects me very quickly, but on this
occasion | drank over a pint of whiskv-maY-
be a quart-and swallowed two doses of NOR
phIne; and all of 1t had no more effect upon
me than so much water"
did you h~Oller?'
mo; bur | groaned and / grit my teeth
mighty hard. [ tell you it was the most awful
suffering n man ever passed through. | don't
think | could have stood any more Of * than |
got. | believe | would have gone t. pieces if
1t had not let up just when 1t did Three
more minutes OF it would have made me
crazy"
"How long did the pain last?"
THE severe pain lasted five solid hours. NY
leg swelled up as big as a watermelon, and it
hurt IN every inch of Its increased proper
tiOns."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03
An EX-NIinister,s Talk.

Ex-Judge Alfonso Taft, of Ohio, late
Minister to Russia, arrived at New York
a day or two & and gave the newspapers
a little talk. Matters pertaining to the
Russian mission have some local interest
here for the reason that one of ~Sayannah's
distinguished citizens came very near
being MIR. Tafts successor.
Mr.. Taft says that st. Petersburg is a
much pleasanter place in which to live
than he expected to find it. Everybody is
very polite and kind to the representatives
of foreign governments, particularly the
Car and his court. Mr.. Taft says that he
was surprised that there was 50 little
suffering from the cold. He has suffered
more from that cause many a time in
Ohio.
From the way that he talks he is evil
IDENTIFY sorry that he was required to give
up so comfortable a place.
He thinks that the Russians have a
promising future. They are growing rich.
Their splendid wheat fields rival those OF
this country, and if they had the same
transportation facilities they would be
able to put wheat in the leading markets
Of the world about as cheaply as this
country does. They also nave petroleum
in great abundance, but they
nave not as great skill in refining it as If
possessed by u r%efners, and consequent
ly they are not able to compete with us in
that article.
Mr.. TAFT doesn't appear to have had
much to do in a diplomatic way. Only
one important question came before him
during his term of service. That related
to the Hebrews who left Russia, became
adopted citizens Of the United states, and
went back to their old homes to engage In
trade. The government wouldn't grant
them the necessary permits for that pur-
pose.
Mr.. Lothrop, who succeeded Mr.. Taft,
is installed in his house, has been receiv-
ed by the Gar, and is ready for business.
He may have to wait a long time before
he will have any business to attend TO
that Will clam very serious attention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03
Tho Cnrncr.Stone.

The cornerstone OF the new capitol OF
Georgia is laid. The ceremonies were
rather elaborate and imposing, and the
addresses were up to the average Of the
addresses ON such occasions.
The principal address was delivered by
Gen. Lawton. 1t is IA fine production, and
will be read with interest and profit
throughout the State. 1t will be found in
full in our special Atlanta dispatches.
Doubtless many ofthose presentiudulged
in speculatious as to whether the cost of
the structure would be kept within the
limits originally fixed, and whether it
would be completed within the time
proposed.
Ouch speculations as these were not
without reason. Who can tell what the
next Legislature will do with regard to
thecapitol; Who can say that the original
plans will not be changed, and that the
cost will not be $2,000,00O in
stead OF $1,000 900 before the
building is turned over to the state as
completed? 1t is doubtful if even the
capitol Commissioners would like to say
that me $I.O00,O 900 limit wiz not be eN-
cee1ed. There are many splendid capitol
buildings IN the country, bat is there on
OF them thai was built for the'sum That it,
was originally intended it should cost?
Perhaps some OF the members of the
Legislature who were present at the cere-
monies yesterday wondered whether their
voices would ever be heard in the new
halls Of legislation. Doubtless a few OF
them will still be among the peoples
representatives when the Legislature
assemblies in the new building Tor the first
time, but more of them will have ceased
to feel interest in any earthly thing. The
great majority of them, doubtless will
have become tired of political life and re
turned entirely to their business pursuits.
Even if no changes are made in the
present plans the building will be a very
handsome one. Georgia can afford to and
ought to have a handsome capitol. She lis
one of the most prosperous States in the
Union, and is advancing very rapidly in
everything that makes a State great.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03
PnrncIrs Declaration.

Party leaders in England have been
put into a very unhappy frame Of mind
by Mr.. ParnclTs recent declaration that
the thing he is aiming at is separation
from England. Home rule for ireland
has been discussed so much that II Is be-
coming quite a familiar topic to the Eng
lish people, and it is probable that the
English political leaders had about made
up their minds that it would be
granted at no very distant day.
1t was more a matter of doubt, perhaps,
which party would grant it than whether
It would Do granted. The astounding po-
sition which Parnell now assumes, how
ever. upsets all previous calculations
and English statesmen are now in doubt
whether it wouldn't be wise to take an
outspoken position at once, even against
home rule.
The fact appears to be that they are en-
tirely at sea az to what Parnell is aiming
at. They do not think, Of course, that be
really means at present 10 make an effort
10 separate ireland from England. They
believe, however. that he is working OFT
some akillrully laid plan, the ultimate OBJ
ject Of which is intended to lead towards
the independence oC Ireland.
What particularly troubles them is that
no one knows what backing Parnell has.
Each party and each faction suspect
every other party and faction Of having
some sort of secret understanding with
him. This brings about a condition Of
affairs that is productive of some rather
ludicrous things in the speeches of the
electioneering orators and in the public
prints.
OF course, all the papers say that Eng
land will never consent to a separation,
and that Parnell, by declaring separation
to be his object, has made it impossible
for either of the great parties to seek his
alliance with any show of sympathy with
his purpose.
1t is probable, however, that Parnell
sees further into the future than English
political writers give him credit for see
ing. The immediate purposes Of his
declaration for indepen dence may be to
influence Irish voters in England to
support such Parliamentary candidates
as sympathise with his policy, and can be
depended Of for help should their help
ever be needed. With a strong foIlCw-
Jog IN Parliament, which he intends,
doubtless, to handle in a way that viii
force both parties to seek his support, he
proposes to insist, probably, upon con-
cession after concession until he gets for
Ireland not only home rule, but. eventual
ly, independence. He has shown himself
to be a very able man. 1t is not improb-
able that the limit of his ability has not
vet been seen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03
A THRUSH.
A Story that is Told for Guilelsss Youths
Alone.
From the Youths COMPANION.

From the Youths Companion.
A young Highlander, having set a horse
hair moose in the woods, was delighted one
morning to inc a female song-thrush entan-
gled therein. He carried home his prize, put
1t into aroomy, open braided basket, secured
the lid with much string and many knots, and
then hung the extempOrized cage upon a nail
near the open window. In tn, afternoon the
parish minister was called in by the boys
mother, who wished him to persuade her son
TO set the captive free. While the clergyman
was examining the bird through the basket,
his attention was called to another thrush
perched on a branch opposite the win ow.
"Yesn' exclaimed the boy. land It followed
me home all the way from the woods
1t was the captiyc's mate. which, having
faithfully followed his partner to her prison,
had perched himself where he might zee her,
and she hear the sad, broken notes that chlrp-
ed his grief.
The clergyman hung the basket against the
cave of the cottage, and then the two retired
to watch what might happen. In a few min
utes the captive whispered a chirp to her
mates complaint. His Joy was unbounded.
Sprlnglng to the tOpmOst spray OF the tree, ne
thrilled out two or three eXultant notes, and
then alighted on the basket nd, through the
hole In which the captive had thrust her head
and neck Then followed a touching scene.
The male bird, after billing and cooling with
the captive, dressing her feathers and strok-
ing her neck, all the while iuttering his
wings, ana grooming an pntersong OF encour-
0GtAACAAAs 9AAAAOAAI NAAOhADA AtNAhhAts
Gathering w his wings, he erected himself,
and began TO peck and pull away at the edges
OF the hole in the baskets lid. The BIRDS ar
dent affection, and his effort to release his
mate. touched clergyman, mother and boy.
"lll let the bird go!' said h in q sYmpa-
thetic voice. as he saw his mother wiping her
eyes with her apron.
The basket was carried 10 the spot where
the bird had been shared. The cock thrush
followed, sweeping occasionally close past the
boy carrying the basket, and chirpIng abrupt
notes, as if assuring his mate that he was
still near her. On arriving at the snare the
clergyman began untying the many intricate
nots which secured the lid. while the cock
bird, percned on a hazel bOugh, not six feet
process of liberation. As soon as the basket
lid was raised the fema e thrush dashed out,
with a scream of terror and joy, while the
male followed like an arrow shot from a bow,
and both disappeared behind a clump of birch
trees 1t wa an excellent lesson for the boy,
one which he never forgot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03
Senator RansOm's Wrath.
From "a PhNadelpAia Times.

Z IN tNo 4 ItttAACf4Nff1 4 tNA1e
Senator Ransom, of North Carolina, recent
~ made a trip across the green sward of the
Mall to see Commissioner Of agriculture COL
man. If what has been reported really took
place over there it must have been worth
g'ing much further to see. Senator Ransom
wanted a place for a constituent. In his most
a1able manner the Commissioner regretted
he Pad no vacancy.
"rhen III tell you how you can make a va
cancy,' said the senator. There is a COW
doctor here named salmon credited to my
State. He never voted or lived there in his
life. lie is from New Jersey and is drawing
Il big salary here on the credit of North Caro-
lima"
But. my dear Senator, / can't"
Then cut him down to the grade I ask for
my constituent"
Mr.. Salmon is one of my right-hand men,
Senator, and can't do it."
1T is true, then, as ! am told, that you have
publican ring, which has disgraced this
bureau"
No answer.
This will be looked into Your wretched
little Cabinet should be broken up. Good
morning, sir" The Senator from North Caro-
lima strobe towards the door. COlman ran
after him and followed him half way down
the walk, uttering prOfuse regrets, apologies
and explanations, but the Senator waved him
aside with an "Ill-see-yOu-later' air and
went away. If senator Ransom will institute
an inquiry into the Bureau Of Animal In
dustry, of which salmon Il the chief, he Will
ind nuts enough to crack all winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03

The year that closed on Sept. l does not
appear to have been a prosperous one for
New Orleans, Notwithstanding the fact
that millions of dollars were left in the
city by visitors to the Worlds Fair.
The Picdyune, in its trade issue OF Sept.
1, says that the year was one Of the most
d%iscouraglng In the history of the city.
There was a falling of in the receipts of
cotton, rice and sugar, and
in the exports and imports. There was
very little profit IN the years business.
In fact, the PtcayuRe says that It was
generally a year Of steady losses. The
cleArings of the associated banks We're
1920. 600, 900 less than those OF the previous
year, and the merchants say that there
wat a marked decrease in their business.
This may be the explanation OF the lack
OF interest that wat shown by the New
Orleans people in the Worlds Fair. They
didn't bave the money TO spend, and they
hid the true reason under an appearance
Of indifference.
IL business was 10 such a deplorable
condition there must have been many
thousands OF people out Of employment.
They were thinking how TO get bread
rather than how to get into the fair.
The statement, however, that the
prospects for the present year
are very promising is gratifying.
New Orleans is the metropolis OF the
South, and Is likely TO remain so for a
while longer. There are those among her
citizens, however, who sometimes doubt
whether she will be able TO maintain her
commercial supremacy. There are other
Southern cities that appear TO have more
vigor. They certainly haven't the dis
h|eartening story TO tell that New Orleans
has just told IN one Of her leading jour
nails.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-03

The following, clipped from an ex-
change, is exceedingly interesting: "Both
George w. Childs and john Russell
Young say that Grant had no desire for a
third term, and would have declined it
had he not been very strongly pressed for
it by Conkling, Cameron and Logan.
Grant was thoroughly satisfied with the
honoTs conferred upon him, and it is cred
table to his patriotism and good sense
that that was the case" This is news, if
it does come some nine years after it was
due. Heretofore there has been no one so
audacious, or humorous, If you please,
AS to assert that Gen. Grant had no desire
for a third term.