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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
BEAUFORT ITEMS.

Lucky Observation-Disclosures Drown
ing-A New Organ for the Episcopal
Church.
BEAUFORT, ). c., March Washing
toms birthday was observed here by the
white fire company, the WashingtOns,
who paraded with their engine, and made
a very pretty appearance in their red
uniform. The engine was draped with
black in memory of Sheriff BOyce, who
was a member Of the company.
A little negro boy came TO his death in
rather a peculiar way here last week.
He was stealing and was chased by
policeman to the little pond known as
Weir's pond. on the outskirts OF the town.
There he ran into the water, and the p0-
Iiceman gave up the chase. His body
was found two or three days after near
a stump, about two yards from the shore,
where he must have tripped and fallen.
Two OF our sportsmen went on hunt
ing expedition to Hilton Head on Friday,
and came back Monday, having bagged
over a hundred birds on the trip. Pretty
good for US!
Col. William Elliott Is off for Washing
ton to attend the Inauguration. The rest
of us won't 90 this time.
The new paymaster, Nj. X. Colvert, for
the United States coaling station at Paris
island, has arrived and is to be stationed
on the island. Quite contrast between
Washington and Paris Island. A step
from the sublime to the ridiculous.
The 81, 800 organ for the Episcopal Church
has come. so 1t is fair to presume our souls
will soon be "lapt in melody" Payday
will come, too. The organ that was in
the church at the time of the Federal &C.
cupation was destroyed by the Federal
soldiers, and If it could only have been as
certained what regiment it was, they
would have been invited to contribute
their quota to replacing it. In preparing
for the reception of the organ. the cnurch
tower was found to be in quite dliapl-
dated state. If it had fallen, what an item
it would have beeni LOCKER On.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Lucky Drown
ing-A New Organ for the Episcopal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
Rnston,s Notorious Citizen.

John l.. Sullivan, the Boston slugger,
has, according to the testimony OF his
wife, become addicted to opium smoking.
The country long ago came to the cOnclu-
sion that he was a brute. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that the press pays so much at
tenti0n to him. NOtOriety is what he
seeks and the OfteneK he gets his name in
to the newspapers the better he is pleased.
His wife has found it impossible to live
with him and has sued for a divorce.
Some of the stories she tells of his cruel
ties are almost beyond belief. Onhis last
Western trip she says he became angry
with her on one occasion in sleeping
car. He was sitting opposite her and
kicked her until the blood ran into her
shoes. She made no signs of suffering,
because she did not want to expose him.
She is compelled to remain concealed
from him while her divorce suit is pend
ing.
Senator Lamar a few days ago, in COM
menting on picture of Sullivan in Puck,
said that such a product was not
possible IN the South. Men of the Sulli-
van stamp find little sympathy or encour-
agement in this section. In cultured Bos-
ton are found the conditions necessary, it
seems, for the encouragement of men OF
SulliVan'S kind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
Tho Now ORLEANS Murder Case


The people of New Orleans appear to
be satisfied with the verdict that was
rendered on the second trial of the Ford
Murphy murder case. There were few
who believed that a verdict of guilty
would ever be secured. A verdict of
guilty in a murder case in New Orleans,
when the accused parties have money or
influential friends, is something so I'M
usual as to excite great surprise. New
Orleans was certainly surprised as well
as sraufied when the jury returned a
verdict of guilty against those charged
with having assassinated Cap. Murphy.
1t is safe to assume if it haunt been for
the press of the city there would nave
been different verdict. The press saw
that the time had come 10 put stop to
murder in the city, and it demanded the
conviction OF the alleged assassins.
The whole country knows the story of
the crime. The facts show that police
Justice named Patrick Ford, his brother,
his cousin and a policeman assassinated
man named Cap. Murphy in one of the
principal streets of the city at midday.
The iurv in the first trial failed to find
verdict. 1t was proved that the defend
ants had communication with it, and
came very near getting a verdict of ae-
quittal. The jury that returned verdict
of guilty this week was composed OF YeTy
different material. 1t was. however,
strangely assorted jury. 1t was composed
of persons of English, Irish, French, Span
ish, German, Mexican and African de-
scent.
If the full penalty of the law is meted
ont to the convicts there will be fewer
murders in New Orleans for awhile at
least. They may, however, get off on
technicalitY. Thirty bills OF exceptions
were taken, and nobody can guess what
five Judges will do with thirty bills of
exceptions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
PERSONAL.

MARX TwAIN's average time for reducing a
cigar to ashes is 40 minutes.
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS is suffering
seriously from insomnia at her home in
AndOver, Mass.
TIE late Mrs. shillaber, sister n-law of
''Mrs. Partington," left an estate in San
Francisco valued at 100000.
COL. AND MRS. BoNAPARTE, of Baltimore,
with their family, will pass the summer in
France, and are to sail in April.
LIEUT.. GEN. SHERIDAN, U. S. A., and Lieut..
w. ii. Emory, U. 5. N, are among the Vice
Presidents Of the Prince George county, Md,
fox hunting club.
POSTMASTER GENERAL HATToN is said to
have been offered a desirable railway posi-
ton. and cOntemplates abandoning his pro-
posed journalistic work IN order to accept it.
c. w. Lowry, who died at Blue Mountain,
in Mississippi, few days ago, was none other
than Gen. Lowry, q Confederate officer of
prominence 20 years ago. Gen. Lowry was
the principal of a girls school in Mississippi.
CAPT. BEDFORD PIN is likely to get an Eng
lish Government vote of thanks for his effort
containing an account of Cleveland's inaugu-
ration, which, it is limited, is the very reason
the diplomatic PIN is making the effort.
THE sons of the "King of Burton" seem
likely to become what Lord BeacOnsfeld
would have termed "persOnages" in London
society. Two months ago Mr.. Hamar Bass,
NJ p. bought Northampton House from Lord
Northampton, and now his elder brother, Sir
Arthur Bass, NJ. p, has purchased Chester
field HOuse-a finer and far more famous
mansiOn-frOm Mr.. Magniac, NJ. p, who him.
self bought 1t few years ago from the late
Earl of Chesterfield.
RICHARD GRANT WHITE, the noted author
and Shakespearian scholar, is reported to be
very alarmngly I'll at his house in New
York. He had an attack of pneumonia some
weeks since, and had partially recovered,
when he had a relapse, and has been several
times during the week near his end. His
health has been delicate for years, and he has
been a sufferer from organic troubles of a
serious nature. Little hope Is entertained OF
his recovery. He was 90 last May.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

living at Waldo, Fla. Address S9dlIleneb
HARDEE, corner Bull and McDoUDoOlhN l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

awake until was tired, went to sleep dur
ing DR.. Hunts discourse. While was snOoz-
ing the Dominic saw me and called out aloud.
Won't some one wake up Brother Fields?,
That aroused me. and / woke up. Then l
turned to a lady who sat behind me and asked
her wis she hadn't awakened me when she
saw me asleep. She said: Il didn't STE you
asleep, for, to tell the truth, deacon. l was
asleep myself" Well. ] was very mad, and
went up TO the Dominic afterward and told
him never To do that again, and he said he
wouldn't. Since then we have been good
fiiends. the best of friends. This speech
brought down the house, and all voted asthe
deacon wanted them to-"
A SENSATION has been caused in medical
circles by the exposure Of the methods en-
ployed by a DR.. i Townsend. who has been Civ
ing Illustrations OF his mesmeric powers in
Chicago. The subjects acted as mesmerized
people generally do, ana a number Of physi
clans applied tests to them. The insensibility
10 pain displayed by the subjects was re-
markable. and the doctors were puzzled. On
Friday night one Robinson, actuated by an
alleged failure on the part of the manage
ment to pay his salary, walked out in front of
the audience and shouted: This thing is a
frand, and l can prove it. Pve been a sub
ject here. and can stand any kind of test.
The exhibitions were given by Robinson. VINO
was prOdded with needles. burned with
lighted cigars, had cayenne pepper thrown in
his eyes, swallowed the bItterest drugs, and
submitted to all sorts of torture without the
slightest percepJlDle tremOr. Robinson eA-
planned that the ability to endure pain
was cultivated, and that there were
men who made it business. ana
who were known among probes.
SIGNALS as horses" Five or six ''hOrses"
were discovered who SAID they were perform
ing with DR.. Townsend. Some Of their feats
were almost incredible. For instance, they
allowed needles to he inserted under the fin
gsr nails or through the tongue without Wlnc-
ing. All of these men with whom the doc
tors talked said they were IN the employ OF
DIR. Townsend, receiving so much per night
As a result Of the inyestig cations of the medl-
cal men, a novel seance was held at the house
of prominent physician, in which the per-
formers were half dozen professional
subjects who had trained themselves to
the business. They stood without NOV
ing a muscle while the needles were
thrust through their ears and arms
and under the nails of the fingers. Cay
enne pepper was swallowed by the spoonful
without a wink. All the ''horses' said they
had been employe as subjects by professional
mesmerists, and declared that the ability to
endure pain is a simple matter of pluck and
training, and that all public exhibitions Of
so-called mesmerists were conducted by the
q Of hired subjects
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The Western Union Telegraph Company
has not yet taken any steps towards COM
plying with the law requiring wires IN
New York city to be put under ground by
Nov. /, 1885. The officials of the company
contend that the law cannot be enforced,
because it requires things to be done that
are not practicable. "NO suitable plan,"
they say. "has yet been devised by which
telegraph wires thus placed can be made
10 work satisfactorily. In Germany they
use the cable, and in England and France
gutta percha, but here both Of these
methods are impracticable. The law
which requires US TO put our wires under
ground is unconstitutional, and if it is to
be enforced the controversy viii have to be
settled by the courts"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
ADVERTISING.

Tax WEEKLY NEVs. one year. go
az EOEEING NEWB Is served IN the eity y
uewsiealers 81 . cents per =oeE. SIns e
copies s cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

MARX TwAIN's average time for reducing a
cigar to ashes is 40 minutes.
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS Is suffering
seriously from insomnia at her home in
A Mass
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Mark Twain will now know how to SYM
pathize with his friend Gable. His last
book. s.The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn" is meeting with adverse criticism
on all sides. Its humor is pronounced Of
a very low order, and it IS called pitiable
exhibition of Irreverence and vulgarity.
The book is considered neither smart nor
interesting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Bridgeport, Conn.,, was put on its ear
the other day by paragraph in New
York paper which alluded to several of
the best ladies' in the city as "sOciety
wrecks The next day the New York
editor swore by his long ears that he
wrote it society workers" and one
more intelligent prOOf-reader went toJoin
the anarchists
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
The Great Republican Example.

FHiIQuelUNtI HtcOTW IUtWE'I
Partisan hostility reprOaches the Democrat
ic party with the charge that since the time
the victOrs belong the spoils." If this is true
the adoption Of the Democratic spoils policy
by the Republicans is the sincerest nattery.
Were the Democrats in turn to initiate the
example of their opponents there would be
ruthless political prescription.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Senator Edmunds, having pronounced
the doom of the grand old party, can now
lay aside his official black cap and retire
TO his seat in the Senate. 1t is said that
he has made a good many enemies and no
friends while presiding over the Senate,
and that he is crustier than ever. 1t is
difficult to decide whether his acerbity is
caused by disappointed ambition or indi-
,rneff0n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

A distinguished New York minister has
been telling his congregation that over
work kills the soul. Perhaps it does, but
very few people comparatively oyerwork
themselves. If he will preach about the
sin Of fdlencss he will strike twenty guilty
persons where he strikes one when he
breaches against OyerwOrk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

While the English are laying a pipe
line under the sand across the desert,
why should they not construct an under
ground railroad at once, and ship their
troops right into the centre Of the Soudan
and the rear Of the hostile Arabs? They
would thus be able to avoid the Kamsin
As well as the bullets of the rebels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

There has been rebellion in the Ken
lucky state College at Lexington. Sew
eraI students were expelled two for
drunkenness, one for lying and one for
obstinate disc obedience. The strangest
thing about the affair was that the fac
ulty maintained discipline without re-
sort 10 force. Not a single revolver was
frn1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The horseshoe craze will probably be
ecIipsed before very long by the rabbit
foot craze. Semi-superstitiOus people in
some parts Of the country are already
ssgone" on the subject. In Alabama the
bows send rabbits feet, neatly tied to-
gether with blue ribbon, to their sweet
hearts. 1t is almost time for the buckeye
10 come in fashion again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The principal OF the academy at Little
Falls, y. Y, was shot and killed Sunday
by physician of that town. The doctor
could not get chance to put the Pro-
lessor out Of the way in the regular pro-
fessional manner, and was obliged to use
a pistol. The consequence was the peo-
pie came very near lynching him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Bv looking back over the files Of any
frst-class daily paper the opinion of Gen.
Grants physicians as to his condition
only a few weeks ago may be found.
They then stated that he did not have
cancer Of the tongue and was in no dan
ger. People now wonder whether that
was their honest opinion or whether they
knew to the contrary. In either case 1t
is difficult to reconcile their statements
with a high degree of professional kno"i-
edge and character.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Suggestion to the leader of the band at the
head of the inaugural processiOn-just as the
first platoon of the cOrIegc turns into Penn
sylvania avenue give them few slaves of
that popular melody, "Who's Been Here Since
I've Been Gomez
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The efforts OF charitable people under
the lead of Rev. Henry Kimball, to relieve
the hunger of the paupers about Five
Points, New York city, do not appear to
be fully appreciated. A barrel or two OF
excellent pea soup is distributed daily,
but some OF the hungry people complain
bitterly that bread is not also furnished.
It seems that small favors are not thank
fully received by the undeserving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The Chinese Emperor IS very fond Of
American naval cadets. Capt. Ramsey
ought to encourage some Of his academy
bad boys TO go to China and grow up
with the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Queen Victoria's last illness was
caused by damp feet. The royal cobbler
ought to be impeached for not half
selling Her Majesty's shoes before bad
weather began.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The New England mackeTel fishing
fleets will start out in few days. Those
Republican officials who want to get rest,
and recreation, had better apply for situ-
aIiOns at once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The Indianapolis street railway COM
panies furnish their conductors and
drivers with coffee at four places along
their respective routes. This keeps these
employees from wanting so much tea.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Ex-GOv. st. John declared in re-
cent speech that there is enough whisky
i'm the White House to start six saloons.
Probably it will be better to keep it there
than TO start six saloons with it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The Republican newspapers will begin
TO be chronic GROWERS tomorrow. By
the way the Republican newspapers are
much more attractive when they groWl
than vixen they boast.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The Democratic party does not exactly
90 into power like a lion, but it is pretty
certain that about $4,000 Republican
officials will goOut like sheared lambs in
a Nerv few weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The ssgoose" that belonged to Andrew
johnson when he was tailor in Green
vile, Tenn, is on exhibition at New Or
leans. II is not the goose that laid the
lrnIdnn cog.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

r lines may vet decide to elect himself
: IatOr from Illinois. Haines would be
slight improvement on Logan. That is
about the best that can be said of MIN at
this time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The Republican organs that have been
sustained by government pap already be-
gin to have a lean and hungry look. DIR.
Tanner will probably be called in to pre-
scribe for them before long.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

There are toe many people in Washing
ton to-day TO a NIT OF much aX-grinding.
Probably thu business will begin in
earnest tom trrOw.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
COlOred Troops at the Inauguration.
Ne1r York Herrd ([ndN

Many features of the programme are unu-
sually dramatic = among them none more
than the long list of military companies of
cOlOred men which will march in the division
of the procession marsh aled by Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, under the superior command of Gen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The oyst r famine is at an end in the
Northern cities, and tue delicious BIZ
valve" an again be had at something
like Re 4sOnable prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Il is said that W. H. Vanderbilt will
keep out Of speculation hereafter.
Neither will he allow "the boys to play
in ssthe street,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

DURKEE's SALAD DRESSING AND COLD
MEAT SAUCE for all kinds of salads, fish,
vegetables and cold meats. Cheaper and
better than homemade. No sauce equal
to it was ever offered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04


1888! Prizes, amounting to .......... .S255, SO
Application for rates to clubs should &C ma.ts
only TO the Office Of the Company in New
Orleans.
For further information write clearly, 81 .
ing full address, POSTAL NOTES, Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchange in
ordinary letter. Currency y Express (all
sums of IS and upwards at our expense) ad-
dressed
NJ. A. DAUPHI&,
New Orleans, La.
Or 81. A. DAUPHIN,
607 Seventh street, Washington, D. c.
Or JEO. 3. FERNANDEZ,
Savannah. Gs.
Make P. o. Money Orders payable and az
dress Registered Letters tn
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

The GLORIOUS Fourth" mas come four
months earlier thai usual this year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

2uantrn

+ the young lady who called an 1,----.
position. 'ie VIII p,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
Business is Business.

Business is Business.
TeBds Siftin0s.
"Don't yer want to puy sOmedings?'
E'NO, Pve got everything l need"
''DOn't yer want to puy fine raZOr?
81 never shave myself"
''Put MAYBE you wants to commit sui
eide some of dose days."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
CURRENT COMMENT
Agreed on One Thing.
a Good Tune for the Democracy
~. III. u-n..LF 1 Da.l !

IUttuuetIIttu 7 Tto0 IIteU
The Republican office-holders all agree tina
March came in like cyclone in disguise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04
LooL

I OST, at the Purim bali. on the night If
II March ?, at Masonic Temple. one gree1
reversible OyercOat. Any one finding Same
VIII confer a favor by leaving it at 81 Con.
gress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-04

Incorporated in 1865 for Is years by the Leg
stature for educational and charitable pur.
pOses-wiJh 0 capital of $1,000. 0o1-to which
reserve fund Of over $550.0e0 hiss since been
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote Its iran
chise was made a part Of the present State
Constitution. adopted December ;, a. D. I9,c
The only Lottery ever voted on auu in
dorsed by the people Of any state.
1t 1seoe7- scales or p0stp0nes.
ITs GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take
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8narOlmo.


MO. I3 AberCOrn street, nicely Furnished
~ rooms; excellent table and aCcommOil
tiOns: table bOarders taken.
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GntbrniOrrire, ctr.
ECKSTEIN'S!


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charged goods
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Positively Best sc Embroideries
Positively Best loo Embroideries.
Positively Best 15c Embroideries.
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Tor RENT, two front room. ,---,~,~,
Il cooking stove; terms low. g',a Gas
-, 49,, 49, -oulh Bn2i.
TOR RENT, immediat,f. ID f,ro--,---~
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s ane s'a aor r So"S sad situated 10 5
Western Railway; can De- r9f,'l . 'o. va agd
flats. Address j.. care Morning Na,u.' orn
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w ASNTED, respectable white -
W 90 the cooking, washing. lrorGiIaaa 70