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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
DEvm-FIsHING IN PORT ROYAL
An Interesting Whale story of other
UnVa.

In your issue Of yesterday you speak OF
devil-fshing in Southern waters as some
thing new, not knowing, probably, what
used TO be favorite amusement of the
Beaufort boys Of ante-bellum times. /
have seen as many as five rise above the
surface in few minutes, and on one oc-
casiOn three boats dragged along swiftly
by one OF the monsters. The ElliOtts.
fathers and sons, especially the General.
OF Sumpter and the volcano fame, were IA
nous fishermen, and Thomas Elliott.
son Of William, the ruler Of the
Carolina sports, was thrown on
the back OF one. who, as he
received the harpoOn, turned over and by
a stroke OF his powerful wing, knocked
the boat, large one, from under the feet
Of the fisherman. The rough hide Of the
fish raked the buttons from his vest, but
the presence OF mind OF a negro, who
threw him line, saved him from wa
terry grave. Gen. Elliott used TO catch
them, make oil out of them and then use
the rest in compost heaps.
On one occasion, some years before the
war, three whales got "a high up as
''Whale Branch;" 80 named probably by
vessel OF the kind one hundred or more
years before, and were reported
as the "sea serpentD Mr.. Capers fol-
lowed them along the shore for some dis
lance, firing rifle bullets into them, but
without apparent effect. On the report
reaching Beaufort, the young men fitted
up fiat with a cannon and harpoous and
rowed into Broad river. There they en-
cOuntered one with his back above water.
A ball was sent at him, but the depression
Of the gun was not sufficient, and only q
broad white furrow was mode on the fish.
Soon after negro exclaimed.
"Good Lord, Mars George, look darp'
and sure enough one rose near
enough the fiat for Capt. Elliott to strike
him with his harpoon, and then throw
himself ON II to force il deeper into the
fish. The mammal, for the whale is not
fish, disappeared, carrying the harpoon
and the barrel attached as a buoy. After
awhile the barrel ceased to move, and
came to a stand low down the river.
Thinking the whale TO be dead, the fisher
men stopped TO eat dinner. and afterwards,
going 10 secure their prey, found that be
had rolled over on the bottom, got rid of
the harpoon, and departed to waters I'M
known. A single blow Of his tail would
have sent the cannon TO the bottom, and
knocked the fiat into splinters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
A HORRIBLE DESIGN.
The other side of the Madison County
Outrage.

The Other Side of the Madison County
DanielsO,lls ca Correspoadsncs Aaaata Con-
stttWtion.
The other side of the negro beating cass
shows a most damnable plot Of intended
burglary, arson and murder as follows:
On Sunday night OF the burglary at sey-
mour's store all the family were away
except Mr. SeymOur's son, Robert. The
negro Willis Arnold stood on watch,
while Mack Thrasher and William Hutch
erson forced an entrance through the
back window of the store room.
In case Robert Seymour should
enter the store il was the plot for
Mack and William TO murder him, drag
him into an adjoining bedroom, to use
their own language, ''gut the store" set
fire 70 1t, and leave no trace OF the bur-
Rlary or murder, but let it. be believed
that Robert persisted in the flames. This
hellish plot would no doubt have been
carried out brt for the fact that soon after
supper as Robert left the dwelling, W ILLS,
the watch, by the light in the hall, saw
Robert walk out with the gun, and in
stead OF entering the door OF the store to
be murdered, Robert stepped around the
corner, aud Willis gave the signal to
run, ana Mack and Hutcherson fled from
the store. Willis position at the cor
ner OF wagon shelter was conn.,
handing one, enabling him to detect any
approach by either road, from the tenant
house near by, the store being but 20 or 80
yards from the dwelling and outside OF
the yard fence. This was most splen-
didly laid scheme, and but for the watch
mans signal to his partners in crime to
nee, Robert Seymour would doubtless be
dead to-day, and Seymour's premises in
aches. Mack and Hutcherson are re-
ported as desperate characters, having
threatened to burn out the settlement, to
kill certain men in it, and as hav-
ing grossly insulted some white
school girls. Willis Arnold was
arrested without trouble and received
no Ill treatment. When the posse went
to arrest Mack Trasher and William
Hutcherson they found them, with twen-
ty or twenty-five other negroes, in one
house, armed with fourteen big green,
freshly cut hickory clubs, and some fire
arms, defyng the posse. Some of the
party, knowing no fear, rushed in among
them, and terrible struggle ensued, and
the parties say they were compelled TO
fight TO capture the two desperadoes, and
this is how the negroes got their bruises.
So this puts an entirely different phase on
the affair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1885,

California yam, and Spanish potato, the
seed for which was procured from Florida.
Mr.. Williamson paid soc. for seven pota-
toes OF this variety last spring, and from
those he has gathered seven bushels, and
says this is the best potato for eating he
ever saw. or the California yam he pro-
duced 100 bushels on three-eighths of an
acre.
Gainesville Southron: Ut. Hughes, OF
this county, runs a one-horse farm, does
his work himself, but he raises two-horse
crops. This year he produced 10 bales
cotton, 800 bushels corn, 100 bushels of
yam potatoes, from one-third acre of
ground five OF which weighing over Is
pounds, he presented u.s. made IS gallons
OF eyrup and over 1000 pounds of pork to
sell. Add TO this garden truck, chickens,
eggs and butter Tor his family and some
to sell, and you will see what man can
do in Hall county on one-horse farm
when he is willing TO do tS1o horse work
himself
The recent heavy rains will result in
great damage to the farmers of Gordon
county who are located near the larger
water courses OF the county. The Con-
stanaula river is considerably out Of banks
and the creeks are up to high water marks.
Several important bridges have been
swept away, and great damage to corn
and cotton is already apparent. II. G..
Hunt, owning n large river farm. has so
acres OF corn inundated, and estimates
his loss at 5000 bushels. Reports Of a
similar character, heavy loss, comes from
farmers living along the banks OF the Coo
sawattee and Connasauga rivers. On ac-
count of the continued and heavy rains
heretefote the farmers are generally
about one month late In gathering crops
and the consequence Is greut damage
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
FLORIDA.
Lakeland needs a bank.
-. L. o.rovt,, rapidiv

Lakeland needs Dank'
Acton Is growing rapidly.
All Lakeland's hotels are doing a fair
business.
Olliuger h Bruce, OF Bagdad, have had
several large vessels on their docks lately.
GOV. Perry has appointed 5. T. Walker
10 be Superintendent OF Public Schools in
Santa Rosa county.
There are 80 houses now in course OF
construction az Key West, but yet there
are very few for rent.
The pupils Of the primary department
OF the Lakeland school have organized a
band Of "little workers"
At 81. Augustine At the city election
the entire Republican Peoples ticket was
elected, with John g.. Long for Mayor.
Master Sidney X. Perry, son OF DR.. X.
]. Perry. OF Key West, though but IL
years old, is nearly feet tall. and weighs
140 pounds.
KATY Mertineln, who was born in 81.
Augustine Sept. 20, 1777, died at hey
West. Oct. 30, 1885, and was consequently
1903 years Old.
J. w. Amos will soon begin the cree
tion OF a new hotel on his old lot at Bag
dad, which will be large enough Tor pres
ent purposes.
The present Spanish consul At Key
West has gone TO Spain, having secured
leave OF absence. His place Will be hlied
by Mr.. Torrojo.
The edge Of the lighthouse wharf At Key
West Il heing cut away 70 keep y from
being carried down By the coaih0use,
which Is gradually sinking
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
Farm Facts.
GEORGIA.

j. A. story's potato patch, IN Worth
county. this year tipped the neat total OF
$50 bushels.
J. J.. Lamkin, Of Pulaski county, has
already gathered from a tive-mule farm
eighty 500.pound bales OF cotton.
John s. Giddens, Of Worth county, owns
two sows That have presented their owner
during their useful lives with ninety.sIx
pigs.
There are good many cotton fields along
the Georgia railroad between COvingtOn
and Atlanta which have not been picked
over one time yet.
Squire Darsey, OF Liberty county, has
the bigge.t pOmegranate ever raised in
that county. II is fully matured, and
measures "a inches IN circumference.
John j. owens, Of Pulaski county. made
this year on a One-hoTse farm Of 30 acres
s bales OF cotton, $50 bushels Of corn. 1870
bushels Of potatoes, and 80 bushels OF field
peas. Mr.. Owens used no guano on his
cotton crop.
Al Liberty Hill NJ. r. Willis has made
over 800 gallons OF syrup. Q. A. Little
john made - gallons Of syrup from two
loads OF ribbon cane. j. VI. Akin made
over 100 gallons OF sorghum and 40 gal
Ions OF ribbon cane syrup.
John Y. Way, who lives six miles from
Hinesvile. has a wild bolus vine in his
yard which was there when the place
was first settled. This year he gathered
about twelve bushels Of grapes from the
vine. These grapes are said TO make
splendid wine.
W. J. Williamson, OF RedbOne, has
grown this year four varieties OF sweet
potatoes, aii ~ which yielded -plendldly,
viz; san Domingo, the yellow yam, the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
Georgia Thrift.

The iron for the Athens street railroad
will arrive on Nov. IL.
No trouble is probable with the Athens
cotton mills employees.
In spite of the bad weather, the fair at
Athens paid all expenses.
Hyram Hu0desOn, of Jackson, has sold
his interest in the mercantile business of
the firm of Smith, Huddleson & Etheridge.
East Macon has subscribed 81 800 to Sc
cure an extension of the street railway
from Macon proper. Work win begin
without delay.
The stock of drugs of 2. c. Jones, agent,
was sold at receivers sale at Albany
Wednesday, and was bid in by Capt. Il.
Hobbs for 81, 700.
The party of 80 New Workers now look
ing over Georgia with a view to investing
in lands for farming purposes, were at
Greensboro at last accounts.
Lots have been secured for the gas and
water works at Brunswick. The water
works will be built on lots 1874 and 1856 on
New Castle street, q short distance below
the well. The gas works will be erected
on a lot near Burbage's mill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
Attacked at Night.

rum Sto A1etefT kD0sI HSTdtNs
Mrs. Oliver, living near town, was
frightfully frightened on Friday night
last. Her husband, Mr.. w. j. Oliver,
mad been absent from home for several
days in Crawford county, and Mrs. Oliver
with her little family decided they would
attend the exhibition given at the college
chapel on Friday night. On their return
home about 8 o'clock large pair Of
shoes was found lying inside Of the gate,
and Mrs. Oliver and he, sisle5 knew at
once there was esomeshing wrong. After
entering the house and remaining half
hour some person. entered the back
piazza, as If approaching the door. Mrs.
Oliver at once gave an alarm and, secur-
ing her gun3 fired the contents OF one
barrel out the window. The would.be
assassin informed Mrs. Oliver that il she
fred again 1t would be death work with
her, and secfeted himself in a. chimney
corner Rer9Istiug in her alarm, she soon
brought 20 her assistance MIR. Tom Theus,
living in the fneighbOrhOOd. The appear-
ance OF Nj. Iheus caused tne negro TO
make his escape IN the thick darkness
but, ON making his retreat, gave the fam,-
ly TO understand that he would again ap-
pear 10 carry out his feudisb design. The
night was too dark TO Identity the william.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
The Reward DIVIDED

From, ne Columbus tGa.l E,qyiyer- SIM. i.
II will be remembered that the State Of
fered $500 reward for the capture Of the
murderer otCSmith Austin. Jim Pope
was first arrested by Messrs. John Charles
and Dan fluff, and Bill Jones was shortly
afterward arrested at the instance OF Capt.
w. l.. Robinson. Jim Pope's case never
came 10 trial, as he died IN Jail, but he
confessed connection with the commission
Of the crime. Bill Jones was tried and
sentenced 20 the penitentiary for life. A
question arose about who was entitled to
the reward and counsel for both parties
appeared before the Governor 10 set forth
their respective claims. Gov. Mcdaniel
has just decided, after investigating the
right Of each. 70 divide the amount. giving
Robinson 500, and Charles q HUFF the
other 500, it appearing 10 the Governor
that the interested parties in both cases
had done their utmost 10 bring the guilty
party TO justice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
About the Diamond Robbery,

From MslAtAcns (Ga.l Banaer Watchman.
The diamond robbery at the fair still
excltes our police and citizens. The box
containing the diamonds was thrown In
the froHt yard OF Capt. James White. A
negro came along and saw II, but did not
pick the BOX up. lie went across the
street to MI. Joe Keuney. and informed
him that there was box lying0yer across
with him and get the same, as he wanted
some white man with him. Mr.. Kenney
went with the negro, who went over the
fence and got the box and then refused 10
tiye II up to Mr.. Ksnney. The question
Is, did the negro have anything TO do with
the robberyi
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
A Romance.
a Romance.
From the Gafnesgtiie (Fia.) Mems.

From the Gafnesvtiie (Fia.) Mems.
IL happened Sunday night about two
hours after the benedictiOn had been said.
They had forgotten about the 'spearly
gates ajar" and had talked deliberately Of
all noted females, from Mary Anderson to
Maud 8. Presently a lull occurred in
their conversation, when the young man
hitched his chair up to hers and, nery-
ously lingering the fringe on her shawl,
said: 81 am about 10 ask you very im-
portant question; are you prepared for
it?v
81 am" she said, fixing her mouth.
"Will you"--here his voice grew husky
and he stopped and drew a breath as long
as a rake handle.
"Will / do what" said the young lady
anxiouslY. SEQ on with your question:"
"Will you 20 10 the circus with meY'
Tableau
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
A County Judge,s ray.


from me brun6Wtc6 lHd.l HeFdtd.
There seems TO have been great mis-
apprehension on the question as 10 the
term Of the County Court Judge. IL was
Symmes commenced when he went upon
the bench. This is a mistake. he was
merely filing out an unexpired term.
Hence the salary recommended
by the grand jury for the
County Court Judge will not ex.
tend to any successor that may be ap-
pointed. In fact it is likely 10 prove an
improbable job. by reason of the fact
that the county commissioners oppose the
continuance OF that court as II is a need
less expense. The sentiment was clearly
expressed In favor OF the abolition OF the
Office OF Judge at the last meeting Of the
commigefonaTa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13

Prem The Amerfous tGa.) Republican.
farmer recently said: "The papers
are saying much about the merchants
OF the small farmers are broke, actually
ruined. Their cotton - all picked and
sold for less than IL cost TO make IL, and
the merchants complain that they are not
buying. Well, they have no money 10
buy with, 'and we have TO do without un-
less we are trusted. There Is not ten
small farmers IN this section that can pay
for guanO. buy rati0ns and pay for them
and clothing, unless they can get II on
credit, and that will make It worse next
fall -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
A Young Enoch Arden.

At Athens three or four years ago boy
Of 10 and a girl Of IL years were married.
A year later the youthful husband ran
away on account Of domestic infslicity.
A year after his departure news came to
Athens that be had died In the far West.
A year or more subsequent 10 the an
nOuncement the juvenile wife, who had
outgr0wn her infatuation for her first hus-
band, married again. A few days ago the
runaway benedict yentured 10 Athens,
nut whether 10 reclaim his wife is not
known. The contemplated future pro-
ceedings In the case have not been made
public as yet. Names have been sup
pressed in the public prints Of Athens in
Difference TO the wishes OF the families In
tereatpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
Wnnfa 10 Wed.

From 1e Athens fGa.) Banner- Waterman.
A stranger came 10 Athens a couple Of
weeks ago and engaged board In q family
where there IL n beautiful young girl. and
the young people at once fell desperately
IN 1--we with each other. An elopenent
was planned, aud a marriage license pro-
cured, but the girls parents heard Of the
affair and entered an earnest protest.
TIE daughter IL kept locked up, and It
seems az Il the would-be groom viii yet
DO defeated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
Export Cotton.


fToNe mo AWeFtcWS irh.J NeCOFGeT
The trade of Americas IN exporting
cotton 70 European mills still continues
lively, nearly 1000 bales having gone
from this place to continental spinners
the past month. The latest shipments
were by ono Of our cotton houses to mills
in Prague, Bohemia, and Vienna, Austria,
on cable orders, the drafts against these
shipments. being drawn through the Bank
Of Americus, on Messrs. N. NJ. Won Roth
schild a. Sons, and the Anglo-Austrian
Bank, London. The next step in the pro-
gress of Americas as a cotton market Is
to build the long-talked-Of railroad TO the
East Tennessee at Eastman, and thus get
a low rate OF freight to the ports, and
then erect compress. The enterprise
ness men Will not long allow these adj
vantages to remain unutilized, and we
nope 30 see these latter projects take tan
gible shape early in the new year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
M Was a WASH.

iron, ne Key Wesf fFld.l Eev Of ne 0ulN.
During the summer we heard good
tale about a venerable Sunday school
teacher In one OF our churches. He had
his class up and the Bible lesson was be-
ing perused. He said: boys, you must
never lose your tempers. You should
never swear. or get angry or excited.
never do. Now, 60 show you all, you see
that little 1y on my nose; great many
wicked men would get angry az that ny,
but / don't; / never lose my temper;
simply say: GoaWay, ny, 90 away-damn
i'll IT'S a Waspp'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
enffocafed ln Cotton seed.

CAMILLA, GA, Nov. u. Tuesday, a
son Of 4. T.. Palmer, Of this county, about
. years old, was playing in pile Of cot
ton seed AS children often do he made
an excavation In the pile OF seed and
crawled into IL. Not being able to with
draw from the excavation made In the
seed and no one beng near 10 help him he
died from suifocation. When found, 4 few
hours afterward, his head and body were
buried IN the seed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
AHanianno PnIr-


From thd Americ1ss Gal Recorder.
FRINGE Bros. have succeeded In match
ing their fine horse, Black Hawk, with
an equally fine horse, Black Diamond,
and they now have as hne pair Of horses
as any one could desire. They are worth
500 OF any mans money, and the way
they step along Ia harness Is equal 10
born Jockeys lairest dreams.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
HORsFoRD's AcID PHosPHATE

.f .NA ~ Impaired serve FUNCTION.
Or. @. A. Fernald, Boston, Mass. says:
"a have used Il ia cases Of impaired nerve
function. with beneficial results, especl-
ally IN cases where the system Is affected
BY the toxic action OF tobacco
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
CONGRESSIONAL STRENGTH

that nearly doubled itself every decade
Thus New England, the Lake and the
great Western States have been working
in harmony for fifty years, each section
promoting the interestsoi the other and all
enjoying the favor Of the Federal Govern
ment to an almost limitless extent, in
congressional appropriations OF all kinds.
But let us OF the South not complain.
Let us say, "Help US now, for we need
that help"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
,rvnys OF THE TWO STATES
1ii'1 mOID IN PARAGRAPHS.

Guild Drowned in a Tub-The De-
-,1+in.. Post Office Clerk of Americas
tied at Los Angeles-G@Orgis's
n[1-.-,resentatives at FlOrida's Forestry
Congress-
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
PLUMB & NELSON.

New Holland Herrings (splendid stock
only S1.15 a keg. Others charge you
almost as much for old ones.
We sell you key of Syrup for $l.25.
90 lbs, Rice for $1.00.
8 lbs, of very fine Coffee for $1.00.
We have the most complete stock of
Dishes, either White, Decorated, China,
or Gold band ware ever brought north
of Milwaukee and our prices are very
low we have everything you can possibly
need
We carry a most complete stock Of
Glass ware, Lamps, Lanterns and fix
lures and want to talk with you whenever
you are in need.
STOVES! STOVES !! Stoves II!
THE best assortment in the city.
Every kind of stove made. We sell
the Splendid" "Splendid Diamond, !"
Radiant Home" "Argand," "Univer-
SAL "Perfect" and Century" Coal
stoves. Fuller, Warren Co.'S, Diamond
cook Stoves and Ranges, and an endless
variety of other coal and wood heating
stoves; And our prices are lower than
others. We show the handsomest stoves
in the city.
Our Hardware department is now in
good order and we have large and nice
stock. When you build come and see US.
Paints and oils and painters materials
cheap. PLUMB NELSON.