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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
Keep a sharp Lookout.

"Keep sharp lookout while on the
runY' echoed an engineer. ''ShOuld say
we did. The man who tries to run an
engine without keeping his eyes peeled
gets lett sooner or later. pye heard about
fellows out West that would start out on
a run with board reaching across from
the drivers seat to the fireman's and a
deck OF cards, but never tried that. just
to show you how necessary it is for
man to keep his eye on the rails ahead of
him, let me tell you a little story. | was
running along one night in Ohio some
years ago. 1t was blowy, rainy, nasty
night, and in times like that man is dou-
oily watchful. For hours never took nv
eyes fsOm the wet. glistening rails
| ahead of me, except, of course, when we
stopped at stations. All at once | saw in
front Of mellow far ahead | couldn't
tell-a glimmer of light. II was just
spark. ] barely saw il before it disap-
peared. Was it a lightning bug? hadn't
seen any that night. What was it? That
| couldn't answer. But my instinct told
me to stop the train, and stop | did. 1t
was mighty lucky that looked at 1t that
way, for glmmer OF light was caused
in the oldest way you ever saw. You
couldd't guess it in week. A. farmer
was walking along the track when ne
discovered q SNORT DTluge 50 OhQly washed
out by the treshet that to run upon it
with train meant wreck.
lie tried to start a fire with paper
and his clothing, but couldn't do it. de
had one match left. He kept that until
got close to him, his plan being to strike
that match hold it IN his hat and wave 1t
across the track as he had seen brakemen
do when they wanted to signal stop. 1t
was his hope that / would see the blaz3
haF0 , Il,
struck the match than out vent the blaze.
1t was merely a flash, but | saw it, and
the farmer had saved the train. What If
| hadn't made 1t rule to keep my eyes
peeled along the rails every minute while
runningT
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

This enterprising firm-iron and brass
founders, machinists and pattern makers
lis one OF the best known and oldest es-
tablished In TIE city, and is the Oldest in
the South In their line Of business. Its
works are located on East Broad street,
corner OF Perry, near the Savannah.
Florida and Western railway depot, and
are convenient for shipping in all diree-
lions. The manufacturing department is
one OF the most complete in the South,
aud possesses facilities for turning out
all kinds OF work, steam engines and
boilers, iron building fronts, iron
yerandas, and ornamental brackets and
ratings for gardens, cemeteries and other
purposes. One OF the specialties of the
firm is their well-known sugar mill aud
pan, which are said 20 be superior to
those Of Northern manufacture both in
material and construction. Their price
list appears in another column. The
fir gives special attention 20 iron and
brass castings of every pattern, aud ma
chine work Will be executed promptly
and by skilled machinists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

ge0metrical form, the most Of them
wrapped in stout paper, were rapidly put
up and knocked down 10 the highest DID
der.
When the sale was over few purchas-
ers opened their packages. some 81. ucS
good bargains, while others were stuck
pretty badly. The highest price obtained
for any article was So. The express
charges on it were 500. 1t proved 10 De a
lot Of fnepapcr that had never been called
for. Three articles on which the charges
were $50 solu for SO. one customer got
a mum Der Of white duck vests and big
bargain. One young man paid Soc. for a
prize box from which he drew DOC.
cooking utensil. Another purchaser paid
So or 81 for "A nicely wrapped package Of
old haudbills and posters. A neat little
package Il halfa hundred cigarettes went
70 an elderly father who would thrash his
boys II he caught any OF them with SO
much as a cigarette paper. Very few Of
the bundles brought over 81 apiece.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

Charles Logan, OF Logan a. Co., cloth
iers, has returned from trip North.
j. J. Ryan, manager OF the Black Flag
Company, was in the city yesterday.
Among the arrivals at tina Screven
house yestprd were j. n. Reynolds.
Augusta; ). Benson, :. A. Green, G.. II.
collins, New York; y. Hun, J Jacksonville:
NJ. Franklin, Augusta: e.. G.. Grace.
Screyen, Ga; j. n. Latimcr, y. &. and ST
l.. railroad; W. A. Harrison, Georgia; T..
L. Jaques, Philadelphia; Ed. W. Can't
well, South Carolina.
AZ the Pulaski house were G. A.
Heller, Macon; II. =. Hussey and wife,
Palatka; l.. NJ. Murray, Orlando, Fla.
Ih0s X. Hayward, G. A. Williams, South
Carolina; John Richards, New York
AT the Marshall house were n. h. Fry,
Naldosta; w. NJ. Way, Mcintosh; &. A.
Afford, Surrency. Ga; l.. Harrison, Lake
City, Fla; Mrs. A. NJ. Ives, Jacksonville;
IA. NJ. Wood and wife, Live OAK; james
ID. Hollistou, Pala,ka, Fla; }. A. Powell.
Iarboro, 5. c.; Miss h. l.. Ohler, Baltl.
more
AT the Harnett house were Judge J. J.
Morng and wife, swainsboro, Ga; Mrs.
;. A.Dye, and Mrs. A. NJ. oliver and
daughter. Eden; Il. 4. Gray and wife,
Reading, Pa; G.. W. Wilder, Philadel-
phia; J, -. Moore, Dayton, o.; n. T.. Lit.
fleheld, Iesup; II. A. Middleton. Tampa.
Fla; y. II. Wardwell and Il. 4. Carter
aud son, Chicago; l.. T. Peacock, Coch-
ran, Ca ). W. Williams, Swainsb0ro.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
ROASTING OF HIS CRIME.
ALLEN BRYANT's MURDERER
BEHIND TIE lars.

The Coroner's Investigation OF MOndaI
Nights Tragedy-rhe Jury's Verd let
Wallace Regrets that He Did Not
XIII His Wife-Story of the Murdered
Mans wife.
The midnight murder of Allen Bryant
BY "Mose" Wallace created a great sen
sation among the cOlored people when the
particulars Of the brutal crime were
learned yesterday morning. Some con-
demned Wallace, while others excused
his mad act on the ground that the
adulterous conduct of his wife and Bry-
ant was sufficient proyocation.
The halcnude body Of the murdered
man lay on the ground where he iel untii
DAYLIGHT, when il was removed TO mouse
on Charlton street lane, near East Broad
street. Ugly gaping wounds were scat
tered all over the chest lace arms anu
back. From sunrise until long past noon
York street lane, IN the nelghoornood OF
Whitaker street, was crowded win
groups Of m0rbidly curious negro men
and women. who were discussing the
crime
During the forenoon Coroner Dixon
summoned a jury and held an inquest.
Policeman Clayton, who made the arrest,
and Nanny BRYANT, the murdered man 5
wife. We're examined.
The officer stated that he reached the
gate just in time TO prevent Wallace from
running out. Bryant was not then dead,
but was CRYING for some one to help him.
Nanny Bryant said that she was the
dead mans Wife, and that they lived in
basement near Price street She last
saw her husband alive early I'm the night,
when he left home to attend meeting Of
'lOngshOremen.
the Jury's verdict read:
1--WE ind that Allen Bryant came 70 his
death BY a knife wound inflicted by the
hands Of Moses Wallace, and we consider
1t murder"
Bryant was accordingly transferred
from the barracks % the JAM. He seemed
10 take delight in telling OF how be sur
prised the two in the room and stabbed
one fatally and the other seriously. He
has served a term on the chain-gang for
beating his wife, but he claims that she
lied about him. he stated that she would
not cook for him, and that when be re-
monstrated she would scream and make
a big noise by throwing tinware and
chairs around. Then she would call
policeman and say that her husband mad
been beating her aud making all OF the
noise.
The Coroner searched for Wallace's
wife all day. Late in the afternoon she
began. she was suffering very much from
the cuts, and said that she had been at
Mrs. Green's, on York street lane, and 50
weak that she could not get home. She
made the following statement to the Cor
ODer:
s'MOses Wallace was my husband. We
were married eight years ago. Four
weeks ago we separated. because he was
50 brutal ! could not live with him. He
packed up my things and put them and
me out OF the house. He came into this
yard last Sunday, and wanted me
10 20 back 70 him. but re-
fused, because be was always beating
me. When No e broke the door open last
night ran 10 get out. As l did he cut
me on the right arm, right shoulder, and
on the back with a knife ] screamed
murder and ran into the street. He
then turned and cut Bryant, who was
going out OF the door. / was only slightly
acquainted with Bryant"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

The following incident, published in the
Philadelphia Gazette in August. 1885.
wildly portrays the simplicity OF that
day: "lncident-We are informed that
yesterday, whom the train OF cars on the
Germantown railroad was in full motion.
an object was deserted on the road and
the velocity OF the car was checked. on
approaching nearer child WAS found on
the road asleep. Its little arm and head
were resting on the railroad, and 10 was
some time before the UNCONSCIOUS limo.
cent WAS awakened. The yOungster had
probably got tired Of play and selected
this perilous pillow 90 enjoy c0mforta-
BILE nap. We may remark, by the way.
that the managers OF the different
branches Of this road deserve great credit
for their care and vigilance. At starting
the engine large crowds collect around
the cars, and nothing but the constant
and commendable attention Of the man.
ayers would prevent the frequent occur.
renee Of depl0rable accidents"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
The German XVar.

Out OF thirty.six German railroads re-
plying to an inquiry, nineteen already oil
their stock exclusively at regular periods
SIX are trying the plan, eight have intro
duced it partially, and only three prac.
tice the old method of oiling as needed
Most roads use axle-boxes recurring a
wrench Tor opening, and almost all use a
broad spring under the journal covered
with felt, which draws up the oil from the
reservoir below, and, being in constant
contact with the journal, keeps the latter
neatly and constantly oiled. Some roads
use also an extra reservoir on the upper
half OF the box, which drops oil by wick
through a hole In the brass. Where the
two are used Ia connection with the peri
odic 0ilins, tight journal boxes and large
bearing surfaces, hot boxes are almost
unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
suit for Damages.

The suit OF h. c. Gleason, proprietor OF
the Pulaski house stables, 70 recover 500
damages from the late firm Of Kennedy 4
Blum, was tried before Magistrate Wariug
Russell yesterday. Mr. Gleason stated
that on July ~ last the firm hired horse
from him, and that their representative
and one Of the firm, G. q. Blum. drove the
horse 80 hard that it died. The defense
claimed that the horse was not over
driven or 0yer-heated The Magistrate
decided that the preponderanoe Of evil
dence was In favor of The plaintiff and
gave decision In his favor for 500, and
all costs. The plaintiff was represented
by =. }. O'ConnOr ESQ, and the defense
By Richards & Heyward.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

The earnings of the Cincinnati South
ern division Of the Queen and Crescent
for August, when fully reported, Will be
found to be about in line with those Of the
same month in 1884, when they were a
fraction over $236,0O0. This, in view OF
the general depression. is very encourage
Ing, and there are rumOrs OF successful
negotiations Of the management for funds
needed by the other divisions OF the road,
which, when forthcoming, cannot but fail
to indirectly benefit the Cincinnati South.
ern, even il it be not true. as some have
often asserted, that advances have been
made from the Southern divisions earn
ngs to help some OF the other roads out OF
temporary tight places.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

The proposed completion of the railroad
from Sheffield, Ala, on the Tennessee
river, to Birmingham, it is believed, viii
prove Of vast benefit &c an undeveloped
country. 1t is believed that this new out
let for coal will revOlutiOnize the coal
trade of the Mississippi valley by the in
PRODUCTION of Alabama coal in lieu of that
Of Pennsylvania. From Sheffield, the
northern terminus of the proposed Shelf
field and Birmingham railroad, water
transportation can be had on any part of
the Mississippi valley at cost much
lower than can be secured from Pitts
burg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

Savannah Daily News, Savannah Week
ly News, In Peril and Prtvation (No. :
Harper's Handy Series), Harper's Month
ly for October, Peterson for October, Dem
crest Monthly for October, Through Mai
Magazine, Philadelphia Call, Spirit of the
Times, New York Dailies, Sporting Life
Boston Herald. Baltimore Sun, Philadel
phia Press, Philadelphia Times. New Or
leans Times-DemOcrat, Cincinnati Enqui
rer, Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, At
lanta Constitution, Augusta Chronicle
Macon Telegraph and Messenger, Charles,
ton News and Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
HE SWALLOWED A QUARTER.
The Way a Fond Father Made His 4
Year-Old Son DisEOrge.

The Way a Fond Father Made His 4 e.
Year-Old Son DissOrge.
A gentleman living in the southern part
of the city, the other day conceived the
idea of giving his family an
afternoon airing, and suggested to
his wife the plan he had arranged. In
the cool Of the afternoon they would take
the children up town TO see the sights,
and then close the days walk with visit
TO the cake stores. So, with all Of them
dressed in their best bib and tucker. they
started from home, each one 81 them with
silver quarter IN hand 10 keep them in
good humOr. The father and mother,
happy and proud OF their lovely little
brood, were quietly walking along the
street, but before they We're fifty yards
from home. the eldest, a boy, gave a
scream and yelled out that he mad swal-
lowed bis quarter. Here was "A predica-
ment The mother was anxious, and the
father did not know what 10 do. At last
the happy idea struck him of turning the
boy upside down, shaking him thoroughly,
and perhaps the money would drop out.
He collared the little fellow, and quick
as a wink had his legs living in the air.
While he was shaking MIN the young one
was screaming, but the quarter seemed
determined to stick. AS last resort ne
gave the little chap two or three smart
slaps on the most prominent part OF his
anatomy in the air, and out dropped the
quarter on the ground. BY this time
quite a large crowd mad collected. and
the fathers successful eXpedient was
loudly applauded by the admring specta-
tors. He SAYS, however, that the next
time be makes up his mind to give his
children an airing the servant will Ne
called into requisition, as be doesn't want
the reputation of prestidigitator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
RaIlweys in ArrentIne RepublIo.

The railway statistics for the province
of Buenos Ayres during The year 1884
have just been issued. The total revenue
is stated to have been SO, lbs 995. distrih-
uted as follows, VIZ: Passengers, 1914, 81:
merchandise, goods, etc, S9G3,2l1 par.
cells, etc, $lo4, ISL; miscellaneous, $l5675
The total expenditure amounted to $685..
1913. The net product was, therefore
81, 1922. The number Of passengers
carried was S94,5S7, aud the total of the
goods transported was 500, 300 tons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
YESTERDAY MORNINGS FIRE.
The Loss Probably About 81 ,5OO-FuIl
Covered by Insurance.

The Loss Probably About 81 ,5OO-FuIIy
Covered by Insurance.
The loss by yesterday mornings fire in
the repairing shop of the Wheeler. Il Will
son Sewing Machine Company, on Bull
street and York street lane, will probably
foot up about 81, 500. Mr.. B. II. Webster,
agent Of the company, was unable to say
exactly what the loss would be, but it
will probably be somewhere about that
amount. The insurance, if any, can not
be reported at present, but 1t is thought
the Wheeler Il Wilson Sewing Machine
Company has the property insured. The
building is owned by Mai. John SchWarz
who IS at present out OF the city. 1t is
estimated that the damage TO the building
viii amount to about $500, aud is fully
covered by insurance. The origin OF the
fire Is believed to be IBcendiary, as it first
destroyed a number OF boxes stored in
the yard some distance from the nearest
lane or thOroughfare and close to the
building occupied by the DAVIS Bros. as
well as that occupied by the sewing ma
chine agency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

superintendent Baker will hold com.
petitve examination to al the principal
ship Of 50. Patrick's school, and also an
intermediate position in the Barnard
street school, a. Chatham Academy on
Wednesday, sept. %, between 10 and .
O'Clock. Another examination viii be
held at the same hours at the East Broad
street school on Tnursday, The 9th. 10 iil
two primary positions in the West Broad
street c0lored school.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
Dandy Dudes Down GA Dufy's Delight

Good authority reports the SWEETEST up
town dudes to have concluded that DUF-
FY's PURE MALT WHISKEY is untitled
for their requirements, because its use
forces such sunshine intelligence through
their empty brain cavities as sets their
stray ideas chasing each other in wild
glee, which frightens their possessOrs and
astounds all their acquaintance. And
''that. aw! you know, awl would nevah
do, aw! old boy" At. all respectable
druggists and grocers. Selling agents for
Savannah LipDmau Bros
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
Nervous De6ilitated men

You are allowed q free trial Of thirty days
OF the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Yoltaic
Belt, with Electric SuspensorY Appli-
ances, for the speedy relief and perma-
nent cure Of Nervous Debility, loss Of
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, yigor and
manhood guaranteed. Norsk il incurred.
illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, etc, mailed free by address,
ing Noltaic Belt Company, Marshall.
Mich.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
CAMDEN COUNTY WHISKY.
1t Gets the CoIOred Population in a
bad Way.


Ellis Owens, coIored, whose case was
postponed from Monday, was before
United States Commissioner Beckett yes
terday. Owens was the fourth of the
offenders from Camden county who were
charged with bartering mean whisky in
small quantities among the colored popu-
lation along the south bank of the Little
Satilla.
The evidence was all against the prs
oner, and it showed that when he was not
at work in his rice field Owens was ped
ding hquor around the county in art.
He could not produce government tax
stamp authorizing him TO carry on his
perambulating wet grocery, and he was
held under $3.50 bond.
Owens is said to be quite planter on a
small scale, and has shipment Of new
rice on the Savannah market already.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

The proposed railway from London to
Bombay WIN, it is estimated, extend over
a distance of nearly 1000 miles, and this
distance, it is calculated, can be ira
yersed in nine days, or an average of
thirtv-tive miles an hour. The route con-
templated is through Paris. Madrid. Glib
raltar, Tangiers, Tunis, Tripoli. Cairo,
BassOrah, Kelat, to Kurrachee and Bonn
hay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
You Must Eat or Die.

But be very careful what you eat, or
you may die eating. For at this season
of the year when stale or green fruit is
eaten, disOrdered condition of the bowels
often proving fatal is tue result. You
should attend to it at once by taking
DR.. Blggers' Huckleberry Cordial, the
Great Southern Remedy tor the bowels
and children teethIng.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters.

Magnolia Encampment No. 1, l. o. o.
F., meets this evening.
The next attraction az the theatre viii
be ''The Black Flag on sept. "a.
Central railroad stock advanced >
points yesterday. The stock market was
lively.
Among the operate attractions at the
theatre in the near future are "The
Mikado," on oct. Q and TO- and the
Academy Opera Company, from the Bal
timore Academy OF Music, on Nov. 10,
ii, and -
The maximum temperature at Savan-
nah yesterday was So deg. while the
minimum was 1873, and the mean 80 8.
The average amount OF rainfall over the
savannah section of the cotton belt,
predicated upon reports from sixteen sta
tons, WAS 0.06.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
The sIaughtering OF the Innocent

going on in this community without some
people beng any the wiser tor 1t, is re
markable-the papers can't tell you every
thing. The EFdmOUS'i has been killing OF
Mems, Youths and Boys'-ClOthing-
a fearful rate, actually NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
but as we announced, our seasons goods
must 20, and those In need of Clothing
patrOuizing the famous" derive the
benefit. We have plenty good Clothing
left yet more than we wish we had which
must be Sold, aud you can buy a fine Cas-
simere Suit with a reduction So. This is
not mere figure Of speech, but actually
a fact. Here is chance for poor, hard
working people to buy fine, well-made
Clothing, rs cheap as they generally pay
Tor common trash. Call at the Fdm0uS''
Nel0 York Clothing House, and we will
murder market prices, and save you
money. l40 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
"oLD Hossp SAFE.
buyers that Trade "sight Unseon"-
Amusing Scenes.


Amusing Scenes.
The red flag Of the auctioneer and the
soft tinkling Of his bell lured a crowd 20
the auction house Of Mr.. G. II. Dorset
yesterday morning. A large two-horse
wagon Of the Southern Express Compa-
ny piled fun OF boxes and parcels was
backed up 10 the shed. 1t was another
lot Of "old hoss,v and the usual specu-
lators In that class Of merchandise we're
present.
The goods were put on the market In
that way because the company desired to
get the express charges. "No packages
70 be removed and none TO be Openedr was
the rule, aud the transactions were strict
~ "sight unseen" The first article put
mp was q bundle VI barrel slaves. some
one, said not 10 be a cooper. bid 80 cents
and got the lot. Packages large and
small square, round and OF every other
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-16
The Harnett House, Savannah.

The wonder OF those who go to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, is that so excel
lent table and such cOmforta BILE rooms
can ne offered to the public at such mint.
mum rates. Without exaggeration, the
table Of the Hsrnett is as good as that oil
the Screven House, and the rates just
One-half as large. Courteous treatment
makes up the sum of its attractions
The public largely testified their appre.
MISUNDERSTANDING FLa.) Herala