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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
COTTON.
The Importance of It's Growth and Cul
ture.

The Importance OF Its Growth and Gull
ture.
At the opening Of the Centennial Fair at
Charleston, 5. c., on Monday, Col. swift
Ter, Chief Of the Bureau of Statistics OF
the Treasury Department, made some in
tsresting remarks. With reference to
cotton he said:
will be pardoned for saying that the
cultivation, manufacture and expectation
of cotton is one OF the great paramount
material interests Of the people of South
Carolina. 1t is not their only interest, but
It is one to which they have given much
attention, and in the rapidly developing
future will, if they are wise, render more,
not only BY improved processes ofculture,
but by increasing the acreage now devoted
to cotton (above 25,O00) through the sub
jugation OF large forest wastes to the use
OF the planter.
That cotton is an interest Of great value
to them is attested by the fact that there
we're exported from this city alone during
the last fiscal year 340,000 bales Of 1884,
100000 pounds OF this staple, worth in
"spot cash" more than ST., 500, COO.
1t cannot be questioned, therefore, that
even the history OF the production and ex-
portatiOn OF this leading staple will be OF
enduring interest to the people of this
Commonwealth. So believing, ! am
tempted TO glance at it, and to say that
according to reliable history the first men,
tion Of cotton by any writer is by Hero
dotus about $50 years b. c.. and that the
culture Of cotton was first practiced in
India. 1t is not known, however, for his
tory furnishes no means for ascertaining
the fact, when or by what progressive
stages of discovery and invention cotton
was first utilized by man, There is nc
authentic record of any cotton being man.
ufactured in Europe before the tenth cen
fury. Before the discovery of the Missis.
sippi river, and about the year 1886, the
cotton plant was found growing in the
country drained by that stream and In
Texas, but the experiment of its culture
was not entered upon in the United Sta ties
before 1921. 1t was first valued as an
ornamental plant, and cultivated in gar
dens or nurtured in boxes or pots.
1t was not until after the revolutionary
war that cotton in the United States was
cultivated with a view to export, and one
of the interesting facts connected with its
early history on this continent is that the
| first expectation OF cotton occurred from
the port OF Savannah, in 1854, just one
year after the declaration Of peace. This
| export consisted Of 10 bales, and we have
the testimony OF authentic history for the
statement that the sailing vessel upon
which these bales were carried 20 the port
OF Liverpool, was detained in that port
and the Captain OF the vessel arrested by
the municipal authorities on the charge
of attempting fraud upon the public,
the charge against him being that IL was
impossible so large an amount as 10 bales
Of cotton could be produced in the United
States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
Charleston & Savannah Ry. CO.

r. G. FLEMING, Supt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
Mistaken for Consumptiop.

We have known persons TO doctor for
years for consumption, all to no effect.
Though they had cough, felt pains in
the lungs, were depressed, weak, with
many other symptoms tending 70 that dis
case, yet there was no structural unsound.
ness Of the lungs. These symptoms were
all the painful ofsprlngs Of torpid and
diseased liver. We could I'LL volume
with testimonials Of thousands 90 AFFECT
ed, who were permanently cured by tax.
ing Simmons Liver Regulator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
DANGER SIGNAL.

When person gives you counterfeit money
ne perpetrates crime against the law and
your pecunlary interests; but when he gives
you an inferior and dangerous medicine in the
place OF one OF recognized and well-known
curative properties. he commits the blacklist
of crimes, for he consplres against your health
and life.
The New York Herald, Sept. 81, 1885, SAYS;
ITO indorse a counterfeit medicine is to in
lure the manufacturer and the buyer, and the
buyers will soon drop away from a cOun-
terieited medicine that they find worthless.
Manufacturers Of counterfeit articles fail be
cause they have not the experience and ap-
paratus OF the large manufacturer 10 produce
the same curative results. The large manu-
facturers have the utmost incentive. while
they are protected, to make their medicine as
perfect and curative as possible"
For example, take the experience Of Sim
mons Liver Regulator, prepared bvJ II. Zeilin
Co., of Philadelphia; this firm has devoted
wears of time, employed the most eminent
chemists of the land, and spont thousands of
dollars in bringing their medicine to the per-
lection it has attained. and its use has m ade
Simmons Liver Regulator widely popular.
These INSCRIPTIONS Adventures have gotten
up cheap counterfeits, dangerous to health,
and stick on these frauds a name closely re-
sembling Simmons Liver Regulator to de-
celve the unwary into buying their inferior
goods.
FEREAEDINA, NASSAU Co., FLA.
IhRve used DR.. simmons Liver Regu-
lator and always found it to do what is
Cldlmod lOE IL. Il he laSt DOtCte ana TWO
packages did me no good and were
worse than nothing. | see it is not put
up by j II Zeilin & Co.. aud not gen
uine, and . waste Of money to buy it,
would be glad TO get the pure and
genuine. send me some from honest
hands with red and Zeilin & Co.'s
signature on the wrapper. The fictI-
tious stun sold will injure some one
badly. BENZ. T. RICH.
The genuine Simmons Liver Regulator has
become the Fautless Family Medicine and
has the Endorsement Of thousands who have
used It. If you want Simmons Liver Regu-
lator see that the Druggist gives you the gem
uine, not something he claims is 'just as
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
GOING NORTH.

CONNECTIONS AT TERMINAL POINTe. n
AT Augusta-Trains 81 and SO connect with
outgoing trains of Georgia Railroad, Colum-
pa, Charlotte and Augusta Railroad, and
South Carolina Railroad. Train So .connects
with OUTGOING train on Augusta and Knox
vllle Railroad. Train 81 connects with trains
Tor nyivanla, Wrightevile and Louisville.
AT Atlanta-Trains 81 and So connect with
AR Line and Kennesaw routes TO all points
Sorth and East, and with all diyerging roads
for local stations ~ u GOD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
COMING SOUTH

Savannah.52 d 4O7 p M. 81 D $500 q N
Connections at Savannah with Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway for all points in
Florida.
Trains Nos, SO aud "a will not stop to take
on or put on passengers between Savannah
AMI Mlllep. as trains Nos. 10 and 10 are eX-
pected to do the way business between these
points.
Local Sleeping Cars on all night passenger
trains between Savannah and Augusta, Sa-
vannan and Macon. Savannah and Atlanta,
Macon and Columbus.
Tickets for all points and sleeping car berths
on sale at City ONCE, No. % Bull street.
q. A. WHITEHRAp, WILLIAM ROGERS.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Supt., Savannah.
j. c. SHAW, W.T.. SHELLMAN,
Gen. Trav. Agt. Traffic Manager,
Savannah, Ga.
3D." daily. I'd Es,' daily except Sunday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
FAST MAIL.

4;V4 ? N Ar ..Chattaheochee.. Nv II :J0s-
Stops only at stations named and on -, ~ a N
stations between dupont and Gsinesyi rs'
ana Ihomasvllle and Chattahoochee pniiss'
man Duhet sleeping cars Washington tn Ta ~
sonVllle, Jacksonville TO New York. and -
and from Jacksonville and New CIs :, anu 70
Pensacola and Noodle. Pullman palace sIso va
ing cars Jacksonville to ST. Louis via SIP
nan, Atlanta Nashville and Evansville a'@n'
ATI. A NTlC Co A 81, L ~ N l,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
MoUNrAIN MooNsHINERs.
West Virginia's Illicit DistiiIers-Ths
Remarkable Career Of Whit Dav.
from M Neto York World

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Nov. 20.--One
81 the greatest thorns in the side OF the
United States Government, in the noun
taius Of West Virginia, is the Illicit man
ufacture OF whisky. The almost unap-
proachable Businesses Of Mcdowell and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
THE PROGRESS OF A CENTURY.


Observe what we have accomplished in
a century: 10 bales exported in 1854;
$500, 56S bales exported in 1885! Com
putting each OF these bales to be five feet
in length, the number, laid end to end,
would form a continuous line nearly four
thousand miles long, or from Philadelphia
across the ocean to Antwerp, or from New
York to New Orleans and return, and
would cover an area of nearly 800 acres
A year after this initial export the cul-
ture Of short staple cotton was commenced
In the United States, and in 1895 LOCO, 00O
pounds were exported from this city.
Since that time, as we learn from the
authority already cited, the use OF cotton,
which previously had been limited for the
most part to the hot climate where II
grew, has been marvellously extended, %
that at present IL constitutes not only the
entire clothing Of large majority of the
humansfaee, but II has become a part OIL
the material In which the people Of all
lands and languages are clothed, except
ing, perhaps. the most debased and savage
races Of mankind.
In reference TO the production OF raw
cotton In the United States from 1921, the
1rst year in respect TO which there are
official data, 10 1884, and also the exporta.
ton from 1871, Col. Switzler gave the fol,
lowing interesting figures:
The total production In 1921 was 430, 00C
bales; In 1884, 5,646, AL. Our agricultural
experts predict that Notwithstanding the
raVages of the cotton worm in some OF the
states, and of uAfavorable weather dur.
irg tlle months Of August and September
the cotton production Of this country fOI
the present year will reach 1900. 900 bales
In ll8l we exported about 100. 900 pounds
and IN 1926, which was the last year the
eXrort4Gons were reckoned in pounds Ia
2O4 100000. The year preceding our civil
war our exports OF cotton reached 3,f26..
SCI bales, and the year Immediately fol-
loving the close OF the war 1860 1,552, 457
our largest export was in 1888, namely
1926, sos bales. In 1884 10 bales; in 1885,
moro than 100000 bales!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
Railrnans.
Savannah, Florida & Westarn ~

All trains of this road ara 49,,
100 Meridian time. which ia "a ro an y Central
than Savannah time. % minutes slower
AND AFTER SUNDAY, Nov =
~ passenger Trains on this road 10, ~ 1855,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
SAVANNAH EXPRESS

~ q AZ aI an regular Stations On So, d
fullman buffet sleeping cars New Ssissals.
Jacksonville, and jacksonville to WIZ ,sG to
ron. Pullman palace sleeping cars a. 7alng-
20 Jacksonville via Evansville AtlsnisL oaiS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
RaiIrnann.
Central &SOuthWeStern Railr'dS.

All trains Of this system are run by stand
ard (9Ol Meridian time, which Is IS minutes
slower than time kept by city.l
SAVANNAH. GA. Nov. - 1885.
nN AND AFTER THIS DATE PAssEN.
" GER TRAINS on the Central and south
western Railroads and branches will run as
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-25
We CONTINUE OUR FRI!
No Truoe---The Fight Still Continues!
BARGAINS GREATER THAN EVER
We Still Have Him on the List |!
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The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
Some More Appointments.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 2-The presi-
dent sent the following nominations to the
senate Wednesday: A. Leo Knott, Of Mary
land, to be second assistant postmaster
general. Postmasters: Henry L. Kenyon,
Northfeld, Vt; John A. Showalter, La
trobe, Pa: John f. Raynsford, Montrose,
Pa; Macon Bonner, Washington, n. C.
To lie Fostma>ters: Adelbert Shepherd,
Waverly, Iowa; Bayard s. Gray, Portland,
Ind. Charles E. Cook, Mcpherson, Kan !;
G. Marion Moore, Pleasaut)t, Kan
The Hon. 4. Leo Knott, who was nom
mated for the second istant postmaster
generahhip, has for sew raj years been n
Leader OF tie bar in Baltimore He is g.:
years OF age, was member of
the legislature in 1865, and at
the end of his legislative term was elected
states attorney for Baltimore. He was twice
reelected, serving twelve years, and emerg-
ing from the position with the reputation of
a first-class lawyer, and possessing the uni
form respect Of the people of the state.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
OK ISLAND, ILLINOIS THURSDAY APRIL ?, 1885.

mother, as the saying goes, and the son-in-
law was removed from the farm to give
place to his rival Another son claims that
he was defrauded by not receiving deed
to eight acres of land which was given to
him by his fathers will Since the 18th day
Of last September, at different times after IL
O'Clock at night, it has been stated by good
authority, that bright light has been seen
at the window of the Miser residence and a
loud, rumbling noise was heard. In addition
to this light. as if conducted by an invisible
hand, has been seen slowly moving around
the disputed tract of land, as much as to say
to the offending parties that some one in the
invisible world was interested in the contro-
versy, and an angelic surveyor had been
commissioned to set this ground apart in
accordance with the terms of the will left by
the dead man. Hundreds Of people have
visited the scene, many of whom positively
assert that they saw the lights and heard
the noise. A large party of men and boys
have just returned from the haunted To-
cality, and the report is confirmed by sew
eral of the company The present occu-
pant of the house has given warning
that hereafter parties who visited
his premi es for the purpose. of see
ing spooks would take their chances of
being killed. The strangest part of the
affair is that some of the most reliable citi-
zans say unequivocally that they saw the
light in the field, and. as it was moonlight,
the form Of an individual could readily be
detacfa5
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
Another D;exicaa AtrocI,v.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, April A terrible
story comes from Tia'pam. 1t appears that
two men agreed to exchange wives. TIE
swap was fnvorA5ly received by
one of tie women but the other
resisted the vile contract with ell
her power, and threatened to ex-
pose tho two wretches, anl they, to punish
and at the same tims si!Ture her, took her 10
a lonely place not far Fl, III town and there
buried her alive. The act would never have
come to light had not one of the wretcheS
tried to Commit the same act on a young
girl whom he failed in seducing, and who,
managing to escape brought the whole af-
fair to the knowledge Of the authorities
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02

PROVIDENCE, April 2-The state election,
Wednesday, passed off very quietly, Wet
more, the Republican candidate for gov.
ernor, polling large vote, Newport throw.
ing 800 more votes than in the presidential
election. Slocum, the Democratic candi
date, called out large vote, as also did the
legislative ticket The only issues involved
are regarding railway facilities in this city,
on which the legislature may act at its nerl
session
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
Denfh of a pelender.

CHICAGO, April IA telegram froIr
Austin, Tex, states that tiIe Rev. Thaddeus
b. Hurlbut, of Upper Alton, died in that
city Tuesday, aged 81. His death was caused
by fall received some ten days ago, in which
his spine was injured. Mr. Hurlbut was
prominently known for his intense sympathy
for and work in the anti-slavery cauee He
was one of the band who defended J.ovejoy
in 1881, against ths pro-slavery mobs
of that day BY both tongue and pen
lie did much to oppose the extension of s!av-
cry. His death leaves Henry Tanner of
Buffalo, the sole survivor of tbs little COM
pany who defended Loyejoy.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
Phat for Demooratic Papers.

NEW YORK, April IA Washington
special to The Worli says the postofiice de-
partment will hereafter give its advertise
ing business to the following papers in the
cities named: New York-World. Herald,
Sun, Post. and Staats Zsitung. Phila-
delphia-Times Democrat, and Record,
Boston-Post and Telegraph. st. Louis
Post Dispatch, Republican, and Auzeigar,
instead of Globe Democrat. Chicago-All
the Democratic dailies.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02

MADISON, Wis, April 2-In the senate
tho assembly high-lcense bill, as it came
from the Republican caucus, was concurred
in-yeas, II; nays, Is. Assembly, bills
were also concurred in paving
5000 for the use of the manuscript
of the territorial history of Wis
consin, to be printed for general distribu-
tion by the state printer; providing for the
printing and compilation of town laws of
the state In the assembly Wednesday
morning the assembly bill allowing 500 to
each weekly newspaper publishing state
session laws WAS nas-ad
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
THE CLUTCH OF DEATH
TIGhTeN5 lNExORABLY UPON THE
OLD COMMANDER.
All Power of Speech Gone and No Hope
of Life Apparent.
Growing Weaker Under the Assaults of tn,
Great Enemy-Another Attack of suf-
location Leaves the Patient Much
Exhausted-TroubIe With
the Heart.

CHICAGO, April 2-The following dis
patches were received from New York,
Wednesday:
NEW YORK. April l, 1890 a. m.-Gen.
Grant has lost all power of speech, and is re.
ported at the house to be in very low con-
dition.
l:25 A M.-Grant has rallied slightly,
but there appears to be no hope Drs
Shrady and Douglas are at his bedside, and
the dying generals family have also assem-
bled there. The patient is so weak that it
Is feared fresh attack will prove fatal
ll:55 A. M.-Gen. Grant is a little better
and is sitting ur. The doctors think now
that he will live through the day. There
will be a consultation at 2 O'Clock.
At O'Clock a dispatch was sent TO Doug
lass Chapman, San Francisco, which said {:
"Failing rapidly" Another dispatch lust
sent by a member of the household to a gen.
tleman in this city said that the general
could stand no examination this afternoon,
Gen Badeau telegraphed to Col. Payne,
at Washington, that at the consultation
Wednesday afternoon it was doubted il
Gen. Grants throat was in a condition to be
examined, but if it shouli be in condition, it
was believed no good result would follow,
because the disease of the throat is regarded
as beyond the control OF the physicians
The general is complaining greatly of
trouble with his heart. This has redoubled
the anxiety of the physicians and members
Of the family. The mucous in his throat
and nostrils is giving much trouble,
but while this can be partly overcome
the physicians admit their inability to deal
with the pains at tie heart and from failGr,
of this organ death is momentarily likely /,
onsue. Gen. Badeau, who called TO see the
patient at noon was met by United Pre- )
reporter us he was leaving taa
house. he said that the general
was sitting up in an easy chai:,
and although conscious of verythins going
on about him, seemed 10 have almost eli
tirely lost the power of speech. He recoS-
zed me at once" said the general and es
ssyed to speak, but the effort appeared to be
too much. He pressed my hand and mo-
toned me to be seated, and settled back in
his chair. He is extremely weak, and
think his end is near at hand"
At 2:45 p m. Drs. Barker and Sands left
the generals house. After the consultation
DR.. Barker said that Gen. Grant would live
through the night if no serious complication.
should arise.
In response to an inquiry Col Fred Grant
has just stated: "Father is very feeble, and
/ think falling. hardly think he will gel
through the night
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02

Place.
CHICAGO April 2.-Dispatches from the
bedside of Gen. Grant early Wednesday
morning were as follows:
New YORK, April Ia a. m.-Senator
Chaffee has just left the Grant residence.
He says that the general is growing weaker.
His throat is thickening, but the main
trouble is with his heart The doctors say
he may die at any moment.
1t is question whether Gen. Grant will
die from cancerous exhaustion or from suf
focatiOn from the accumulation Of mucous
Although he is easy, this comfort and peace
is secured at the expense of his vitality. The
hard bunch under the tongue has not now
an angry appearance The discharge
from it has been checked, which
accounts for the allegiance, for it
irritatates wherever it touches. The local
trouble is making little if any progress
The patient had fairly good nights rest
About o'clock in the morning, however,
his condition became alarming, and the nt-
tendants feared that death by suffocation
was at hand. The general overcame the
attack, and soon after fell into a sound
slumber.
In conversation with Dr. Fordyce Bar
ker reporter asked if it was settled that
Gen. Grants disease was cancer
"Yes," he replied, "a form of cancer"
"And the popular notion that the excessive
use of tobacco superinduced the disease is an
erroneous one"
DR.. Barker smiled. II have had" he said,
"four cases Of exactly similar Affections in
the same part of the body, and, as the pa
tients never tasted tobacco during their
lives, that would seem to be an argument
against it"
New YORK, April q "A few minutes after
4 o'clock this morning the white servant
who has been in attendance on Gen Grant.
was let out of the basement door Of
the Grant residence and hurried away
on q run. He ran to the stables
on Sixty-third street and ordered
q carriage to drive to DIR. Shrady's resi-.
denoe. There the physician was aroused
nnl driven back t. the Grant house with all
possible speed. The servant also went
to tine St Cloud hotel and aroused the
wife Of q. S. Grant, Jr., and her father
ex-senator Chaffee. Then he went to Dr.
&c F. Newman's residence and called him
As the clergyman and ex-senator ascenled
the steps of Gen. Grants house they were
asked if there was serious change Mr.
Chaffee did not reply; but DIR. Newman
nodded his head very slowly and he was
very grave.
LONDON. April 2-Ths sympathy witt
| Gen. Grant is active and widely extended
| All dispatches regarding the condition oi
| the sufferer are promptly posted at the
| American exchanges and teiegraphed to the
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
Bismarck's Rirthday Pre.ents.

BERLIN, April 2-Prince Bismarck ha,
already received very large number of
presents. Emperor William sent golden
coronet and duplicate, painted by Wer-
mar of his picture, "The Proclamation Of
Versailles" The city of Munich sends
a silver shield, weighing thirty eight pounds,
and the king of Saxony crown decorated
with diamonds. The city is crowded. Dep
utations have arrived from the universities
Of Urlangen, Tubingen and Gottingen.
They will confer the degree of doctor of law
upon Prince Bismarck
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
LATEST ouoTATloNs-cuIcAGo

Hogs--l6,000; shipments 1900; light 430a4 As
mixed 4 30a445; choice heavy 4.50a4 65.
ROCK ISLAND.
Oats-29a30
Hsy-wild S5.OOa90O; timothy 6.OOa9.00
Corn-New, 80 a40
Coal-Soft l2a13; hard IS 50,
Cord wood-$I 25.
straw-S5 90. $3.50
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-04-02
NAV Select Their Own Services.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 2-Governor
Oglesby has rendered decision that at
tendance upon cha pei service in the state
prisons shall he left voluntary to the Catho-
lies who do not desire to attend Protestant
service to remain cut until they can have
services according to the tenets of their own
frap1