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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Hauling Heavy Freight trains,

The RdjtFOdd Gazette says relative to
heavy freight trains: "In Zerah COlburn's
early experiments on the Erie, for exam
pie. made in 1884, with an engine having
about 10000 pounds on the drivers, train
of 100 cars weighing 1,7116 tons was
hauled up grade of 6. IA feet and over a
one degree curve, at i've miles an hour,
without help from momentum. But this
performance on the Erie was only for a
mile or two, with an engine and train be-
hind TO add or take of cars as from point
to point it was found necessary, and with
no question OF stopping and starting in
volved. To handle train under Operat-
ing conditions is very different matter,
and for train so handled we can discover
no record at all approaching this perform.
| ance, even if the locomotive were much
heavier than we suppose it to have been.
One mile and ninety feet OF loaded cars
hauled on level grade OF over 100 miles,
ana probably making one or two stops in
that distance, if it is not the greatest per-
fOrmance on record, must be very close
it, Perhaps the greatest heretofore was
on the Northern Central. where 1873 empty
box cars, loaded car, 2 caOOOses and
dead engine were hauled a considerable
distance with the assistance Of slight
down grade. Another, in the same issue,
YVES OF 1I3 cars, 50 loaded, hauled by one
consolidation engine between Harrisburg
and Columbia; but this also was with ia
voring grades. A year ago Aug. 30
1894, a record of l00 cars. - loaded, was
given for Morgan's Louisiana and
Texas Road, hauled by one 1924
Baldwin engine, which was Justly
regarded by the makers Of the engine az
very remarkable. March %, 1888, a rec
ord OF 200 empty coal cars, 70 Of them
eight-wheel, appears for a consolidation
on the Lehigh Valley, and 1t is also alleged
that the Lehigh Valley on one occasion
handled 593 empty four-wheel coal cars
in one train, although how and where it
handled them we have not been able to
discover. Aug. 5, 1881, a record appears
from the wilds Of Northern Michigan. for
the Chicago and Northwestern, of l0t
loaded cars, carrying 800 tons, hauled
down hill for CD miles, which is with
cheerful confidence ''set down as the
heaviest train ever hauled on this or any
other road distance Of 90 miles by one
engine"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23

The OrG0ne deS Mines states that a CON-
pany is about to establish large works for
making rails from paper near st. Peters
burg. The paper is subjected to great
pressure, and it is said that the material
is extremely durable and can be produced
at one.third the cost OF steel rails. A fur
Their advantage would be in their light
ness, not only on account of the saving of
the cost of carriage and laying, but also
because they could be made in longer
lengths than is the case at the present
time; therefore, the number of joints Will
be fewer. and consequently less Oscilla-
ton to the carriage, and the wear and
tear to both permanent way and rolling
stock reduced to a minimum. A greater
adhesion also would be offered by these
rails to the driving wheels of the engine,
and the working expenses reduced ac-
cordinglv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
rHE SHALL BoY,s CHRISTMAS.
The Police to Strictly Enforce the Fire
works Ordinance.


The principal occupation Of the average
small boy for the past week or two has
been the collecting Of all the empty bar
rels and boxes he could lay hands on, in
preparation for the Christmas bonfire.
For the past DAY or two he has been
especially busy, and the garbage bar
rel that was unfortunate enough TO
be be left outside the back gate
after dark will be pretty sure to be
cremated before the week is over. Inc
fireworks dealers have been busy since
last week. The fruit dealers stands are
piled up with peppers, Roman candles,
skyrockets, fire wheels, and all sorts OF
apparatus to delight the small boy and
terrify the nervous grown person. Chief
OF Police Anderson has issued an order IN
reference to the use Of firearms and ire
works during the holidays.
i. The ordinances Of the city forbid the
hrlng Of guns, pistols and other firearms any
where and at any time within the corporate
limits.
IL. The firing of skyTockets, wheelrockets,
Roman candles, serpents, IRE crackers, or Of
any other articles or thing containing gun
plOsive or detOnating substance, and the max
ing OF bOniires except in the extended portion
OF Forsyth place, and in the public squares
OF the city south of Liberty street; and then
only five days before and ten days after
Christmas day, and the fourth day Of July in
each and every year, Is also prohibited by the
ordinances OF the citV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Beautifully Less.


That is PLAIN English, and refers to our
Xmas Cards.
Monday morning we had thousands.
but the crowds descended upon us and
gathered them in.
Our entire force were taxed to their ut
most to wait upon our card trade.
Our beautiful line of % cent Cards was
a surprise TO all. oakes alive, how they
did go. Only think Of an elegant Satin
Art Print silk Corded and Pulled for %
cents; and no picked up job, odds and
ends in the lot. 500 more to be sold to-day.
And still another big strike. 500 more
elegant card novelties, large size, at 40
cents each. Worth - cents, every one of
them.
All our Cards laid out on counter for
convenient inspection.
Lovely Cards with best Silk Fringes, Is
cents each.
All our Cards are nelD and fresh. No
last years or unused up stock to crowd
off at halt price.
Our prices Glledys the tot5est.'
ADD. L. g. B. s. NJ. Fl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Plenty More for Christmas.

Well! we did have run during the past
week on our entire stock, but more parti-
cularly in our 0vercOat department. We
hadn't the slightest idea that so many
people wanted them, and when we were
regularly deluged with calls for Over
coats, it almost took our breath away, but
we managed to suit and please every
caller, and to keep up the excitement have
Just received fresh assortment of Bust
ness and Dress Overcoats, and will let
them go at very low figures. We have
also replenished our Suit Department, and
have placed on our tables a large line of
fancy 4-button Cutaway Suits, and a mob
by assortment OF patterns IN Square Cut
Sacks.
We have made terrible reduction in our
stock all around, and intend TO keep the
ball moving even if we don't make much
money.
Now, if YOU are looking around for a
handsome Christmas present for yourself
or somebody else, you will find in our i'm
mense establishment just what you want,
from fine OYercOat to a stylish Dress or
Business Suit. Our Gents Hat and Fur
nshing Departments are kept up TO our
usbal STANDARD. Special attention is called
TO our fashionable Silk, Stiff and Soft Hats,
at prices lower than elsewhere. Our line
OF Underwear, Neckwear, SILK Handker-
chiefs, fine Shirts, Hosiery, Umbrellas,
Rubber Goods. ETC., are select and prices
very reasonable.
Always keep in mind the fact that our
goods are all staple, we'll made and fash
ionable. We allow nothing slpshod to
get out OF our establishment, as we keep "a
tailor solely 10 see that our patrons are
6tted and pleased. There is no need to
quote prices, as nobody expects To buy a
gold dollar for fifty cents. 1851 Congress
street. b. II. LEVY & BRo.--Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
AN IMPORTANT WORK.
Col. II. ID. Locke Engaged on = R0pOI
for the English Government.

Col. II. ID. Locke Engaged on = Report
for the English Government.
Some weeks ago Lord Salisbury's gov
eminent wrote to the English Minister at
Washington, Lord Sackvllle West, re-
questing certain information IL regard to
the trade between this country and Great
Britain. Minister West in turn called
upon all OF the English Consuls in the
United States TO look up the trade be-
tween their ports and Great Britain dur
ing the past twenty years. In c0mpli-
ance with q request upon Collector John
son, Col. K. D. Locke, of the custom
house, was delegated to compile a report
covering the exports from Savannah to
England since 1865. Special attention is
given to the amount and value Of sea
island and upland cotton, naval stores
and lumber.
In the circular issued by the English
government the COnsuls are also asked
for report on the present business con-
dition OF this country and section, the
hours of labor and wages, also whether
there is any financial depression, and
what the general outlook is,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
At the Theatre.

The weeks only attraction at the The
atre viii be "The World" on Christmas
eve. An Atlanta critic says of the lIsy
"The World" as rendered at DHGive's
Opera House, deserves favorable mention
and big houses. Mr.. j. z. Little as ''Har-
ry Elliston" was master of his role, and
ELECTED repeated rounds of applause. II.
A. Smith as ''Deveraux Power' made a
good impression upon the audience. Th0s.
Coleman in the role Of "Dennis," raw
bOned son of the Emerald Isle, brought
down the house, while Grey Livingston as
morris Abrams" was true to nature.
His brogue, like that OF "Dennis," was
well nigh perfect, and his portrayal OF
typical avarice was as natural as life in
the sBoWery."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
A Railroad for Ed0efieId.

A conference of the corporators of the
Augusta, Edgefield and New berry narrow
gauge railroad was held at Edgefeld court
house on Monday, presided over by Col.
Mitchell, President OF the Augusta, Glib
son and Sandersyille Railroad Company
and Chairman Of the Board of Corpo-
ratOrs of the Augusta, Edgefield and
Newberry road. Mr.. Goodrich, the can
vasser, was not present, but good reports
we're given by the Chairman as to Mr..
GoOdrich's success thus far on his can
vassing tour through the county. j. G..
Culbreth, Of Newberry, was elected a
corporatOr to fill the vacancy created by
the death of B. W. Belts. ARRANGEMENTS
were made for a convention Of the corpO-
ratOrs and stockholders, to be held at
Edgefeld court house early in February,
to elect President and directors and
duly organize the company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
General Passenger Agent Sued.

NJ. b. Shattuc, General Passenger
Agent of the Ohio and Mississippi rail-
way, is enjoying the distinction of libel
suit. Daniel Macarthur, publisher Of the
I}dtDag Guide, has filed suit for $4,000
damages which he alleges he sustained
on account of a slanderOus statement
alleged to have been made by Mr.. Shat
tue in an interview in the Cincinnati
ItDleS-StGr on May II, 1885. The SEN
tence objected to was as follows: II re-
fused TO put an advertisement in his Me-
Arthurs) paper, and also refused him a
special pass, and he deliberately COM
menced blackmailing me-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
The Marietta ana North Georgia.

Some time since a few old stockholders
Of the Marietta and North Georgia rail-
road filed bill of injunction against the
new stockholders and asked for receiver,
etc. The new stockholders on Saturday
had the case transferred TO the United
states Court, and filed eross-bill deny
ing all the charges as set forth by the
old stockholders, and asked that they
forever hereafter be enjoined from troubl-
ing them in the courts or otherwise. The
present owners care very little for the
bill itself, but it has bad effect on their
standing. In the meantime work is still
going on to complete the road to Murphy.
They are looking for forty car loads OF
rails in few DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23

Business Disposed of Before Judge
Adams Yesterday.

In the Superior Court yesterday the
murder trial of Henry Duncan was con-
tinued until Monday, Jan. Is. Only civil
cases were heard, and the following were
disposed OF:
Joyce g. Hunt vs.. Edward C. Gleason.
Appeal from Justices Court. Jury rem
dered a verdict in favor OF the defendant.
Andrew Hanley VS.. julius hantmann.
Case continued for settlement.
PavlO PIANO VS.. Annie Macher. Labor
er's lien. Hearing of testimony was had
up TO $3.50 d. M. and further trial was
postponed until 10 a. m. to-day.
Annie g. Stubbs. eXecutriX, etc., COM
plainant, and Eliza E, Grower, A. 4.
Mcintyre ct al, defendants. In equity.
Final decree rendered.
Court took a recess until 10 O'Clock this
morning,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
co Christmas "a Candy at Altmayer's Candy


IL is generally conceded that tic "Famous'i
mas the largest and most complete stock OF
Clothing in Savannah. We introduced tho
low-prloe system, and under-sell everything
IN our line. As we are the only manufacturer
~ savannah with headquarters IN New
hoIk ~ stands TO reason that clothing store
an"s Ouys ready made cannot sell YOU ~ Ion
papersi and believe al you read, YOU viii get
KY, 10 use slang. Every one claims 10 be Inc
simon pure Cheap John" The reputation
~ tne dH.om' for fte g10ds dfi ZOE prices
y esH6t'shed. We save you from ssto s5 on n
.ult or oyerc0nt. We sell pcnuino Melton
Oseicoat Tor slei the Price elsewhere for such
Ahu you will buy of tne 'sFgHious,1 M order
that mere may not be the least doubt OF the
auleiiof quality Of The elnihing sold by Inc
...,y.s' We guarantee that II any article
eyote1 we will refund the money TO Con.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
DASHES ALONG THE TRACK AND
CROSSTIES.

The Progress OF Railroad Building in
South Carolina--ImpOrtant NJ esting at
Edgedeld-Rails Made of Paper-In-
teresting Gossip About Railway Nj at
ters.
Z. B. Thomas, general manager OF the
Richmond and Danville system Of roads,
is said to receive salary OF $4,000 per
annum.
The september statement OF the South
ern Pacific railroad, including both the
Atlantic and Pacific systems, shows net
profit Of S397,521.
S. A. Hemphill has been appointed
superintendent Of the Georgia railroad
and OF the Gainesville, Jefferson and
Southern railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Local Parannal.

Among the arrivals at the Screven
house Yesterday were G. II. Davis. j
Mitchell, James A. Lynch, S. Wolf. New
York; A. II. Atherton. Boston; 4. Haut.
rich, st. LOuis; J. II. Ulmer, Baltimore
+. o. Rogers, Philadelphia; :. H. Jones,
WaynesbOro, Ga; q. N. Perkins, Au.
gusta.
At the Pulaski House were V. Hummel
and wife, harrisburg. Pa; J. Naramore,
l.. W. Barriged. Philadelphia; A. Day,
Cleveland, o.; George Morthrope, Balti.
more; w. q. Birney, DR.. l.. II. Cooke and
wife, New York; W. II. Lawson, Sanders,
VILE; John o. Webb. Townsville: NV.
Reed and wife. WaycrOss.
AT the Marshall house were Grant VII.
kins, Atlanta; g. j. Hatton, Baxley; w
de r. Barclay, Darien; &. X, Keen, 0gle-
thorpe; j. =. Simpson, Paschol; Frank
Clarkson, Jacksonville; q. NJ. Armstrong.
Baltimore; A. Y. Gear and James Hay,
New York; w. l.. Brown. Syracuse.
Al the Harnett house were j. A. Kelly.
Patterson, Ga; ID. j. Blackburn, j. Mil.
Ter, Needham, Ga; s. e. Crebb, Glenmore,
Ga; j. +. WOoten, Brandford, Fla; +.
HARRISON, Darien, Ga; W. e. Vereen,
Lumber City, Ga; 7. Il, Littlefeld, Jesup
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
The Chattahooohee Brick Company,

The attention OF those interested is
called to the advertisement of the Chat
tahoochee Brick Company, Atlanta. This
concern is one of the largest of it's kind
in the country, and is supplying bricks for
places throughout this State. Florida, and
Alabama. One hundred thousand of these
bricks, to be used in the new MORNING
NEWS building, can be seen on Bay
street near Whitaker. They are pro-
nounced by experts in such matters to be
equal to philadelphia brick. The price
OF these bricks is s. in Atlanta, or 81 70
per l 1000 landed In Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Gard OF Thanks.

We, the undersigned officers, in behalf
of the Fire Department, respectfully re-
turn our sincere thanks to Mr.. Andrew
Mccormick for courtesies shown and bis
kind remembrance of this department for
services done at fire corner Of CASTOR and
West Broad streets on the morning of
Dec. 7, 1885.
ADOLPH FERNANDEZ. Chief.
GEORGE MoURO, Assistant Chief.
JAS. &. TosHACH, Foreman II. q l.. T.
p. J. Commons, Foreman Engine No. l.
NJ. HANLEY, Foreman Engine No. ,.
JOS. Z. KOLLOCK, Foreman Eng. No. 3.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Ths narnet. nouse. ssvsnnah.

The wonder OF those who 10 TO the Har-
nett House, IN Savannah, is that 30 excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can ne offered 70 the public ~ such mint
mum rates. Without exaggerRtion, the
table Of the Harnett is ~ good Ne that OF
the sereven House, and the rates just
one-half ~ large. Courteous treatment
makes UP the sum OF its attractions.
The public largely testified their appre-
olaLIen.--.Iaeks1nriLA { ELa.l Harold.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23

For the South Atlantic States TODAY:
Fair weather, winds generally from south
to west, lower barometer, and slightly
warmer.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock p. m. yesterday (AugusJa
tIme) WAS 81 feet-a fall of o. feet dur
ing the preceding "A hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature
at Savannah Dec. %, 1884 and 1885:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Inyalids' Hotel and surgical Institute.

Invalids' Hotel aud surgical Institute.
This widely celebrated institution. To-
Gated at Buffalo, N. Y, is organized with
a full staff Of eighteen experienced and
skillful Physicians and Surgeons, con-
shutting the most complete organization
Of medical and surgical skill In America,
for the treatment Of oil chronic diseases,
whether requiring medical or surgical
means for their cure. Marvellous sue
cess has been achieved In the cure OF all
nasal, throat and lung diseases, liver aud
kidney diseases, diseases Of the digestive
organs, bladder diseases, diseases pecu-
liar 90 women, blood taints and skin die
eases, rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous
debility, paralysis, epilepsy (hts) sper-
matorrhea, impotency, and kindred atfec-
tions. Thousands are cured at their
homes through correspondence. The cure
OF the worst ruptures, pile tumOrs, vari-
cocele, hydrOcele and structures IL guar
anteed, with only short residence A. the
institution. Send 10 cents in stamps for
the lnvallds' Guide Book { l65 pages J,
which gives all particulars. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
TEE COAL TRADE.
Savannah to be Made supply Depot for
Foreign Steamers.

Savannah to be Made n Supply Depot for
Foreign Steamers.
Messrs. Dixon & Murphy, Savannah's
enterprising young firm of coal dealers,
are about establishing an agency here for
Cory Bros. e. Co.'s English coal, making
Savannah a supply depot for foreign
steamships trading at the South Atlantic
and Gulf ports. Messrs. Cory Bros. d Co.,
of Cardiff and London, are known as the
largest colliery proprietors and coal deal
ers in the world. They have been for
some time in correspondence with Messrs.
Dixon " Murphy IN reference to estab-
fishing an agency and supply depot
here. The result Of this cores
pondence is an arrangement by which
Messrs. Dixon & Murphy will have
control Of the celebrated Cory's Merthyr
steam coal at this and other ports on the
South Atlantic and Gulf coasts. MIR.
Murphy. the Junior member of the firm.
will visit England in the spring, and will
personally arrange the details of the
agency. The first cargo of 200 tons will
be brought in by Aug. l. and will be fol-
lowed later on by larger cargOes as the
trade develops. The following letter in
reference to Mr., Murphy's visit to Cardiff
was received by yesterdays mail:
CARDIFF. Nov. %, 1885.
MessrS. DiBOn q KurDhV:
DEAR SIRS-n your Mr.. Murphy can ar
range to VISIT England next summer we
would be pleased to defray all the expenses
incurred for steamship and railroad charges
to Cardiff. l learn from several Captains
whose vessels have taken cargo from your
port this season, that they invited him to
come with them, which regret he could not
do. However, on seeing him we can all the
better talk the matter OF our establishing an
English agency for cOaling foreign steamships
at yours South Atlantic and Gulf ports your
firm to look after our interest, should we de-
eide upon doing so. We are very much
pleased with the report m ade by the Captains
who have had occasion to do business with
your firm, and no doubt we can arrange this
agency so as to have it rebound to our mutual
bS-etft. And we trust you can arrange to
have the duty of IS cents per ton returned.
Yours Truly.
CORY BROS. & Co.
AS their representatives, Messrs. Cory
Bros. 81 Co. will have in Messrs. Dixon h
Murphy an active, enterprising, ener-
getic and go-ahead firm. Messrs. Dixon
& Murphy's trade is already large, and
their relations with Cory Bros. will place
them in a position TO handle the foreign
steamship trade at this port as we'll as
the local trade, which is growing larger
every year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
Lotto Cignrs have no equal.

Lotto cigars nave no equal.
Lotto is a 10 cent cigar at half price.
Go to j. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Five dollars will buy 100 Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars have natural aroma.
Judges pronounce Lotto Cigars the best.
Stop at j. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are 80. each.
Fifty Lotto Cigars for 81 90.
j. b. Fernandez has full stock Of Lotto
Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are economical.
Natural flavor makes the Lotto Cigars
popular.
One trial OF Lotto Cigars will lead TO
further purchases.
Ten cents will buy two Lotto Cigars and
satisfy the most fastidious smoker.
Fernandez will tell you how 10 get
game OF Lotto free.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23

We have secured the sole agency for the
above celebrated Rats, which we are sell
ing at the same price as they are retailed
in New York. In consequence we have
determined to close out all of our Stet-
sons Hats, both in Stiff and Soft, and now
offer the best grades Of these bats, which
were 81 80, at So so. COLLAT BROS.-Ad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.
CaIsnthe Lodge, knights OF Pythias,
Elects Officers.

Calanthe Lodge, knights OF Pythias,
Elects Oficers.
At the annual election OF Calanthe
Lodge No. %, X. of P, held last night, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
G. C.-N. X. Platshek.
V. C.-S. b. Zacharias.
Prelate-RObert Hunt.
X. Of r. & and ST.. W. Wortsman.
NJ. of Exchequsr-Is Isaac Roos.
NJ. of Finance. W. Wortsman.
NJ. at Arms-A. Mendel
Trustee for eighteen months-Meyel
Mendel.
Representative to the Grand Lodges
ID. Zacharias; alternate, Robert Hunt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23

Travellers for all points In Florida, south
Of Jacksonville, will dnd the Jacksonville,
respects. Trains leave from Savannah,
Florida and Western railway station IN
Jacksonville, avoiding all transfer there
By.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-23
TIE HALCYoN DAYS.
what They Are and How They Take
Their Name.


The nalcyon days which began week
ago will end next Monday. The seven
days preceding and the seven days imme-
dlately following the shortest day OF the
year or the winter solstice were called by
the ancients the halcyon DAYS. This
phrase, 80 familiar az expressive OF PEI
rod Of tranquility aud happiness, Is
derived from fable that
during tho period indicated, while
the balcyon bird or king fisher was breed
ing the sea wac always calm aud might
be nayigated 10 perfect security By the
mariner. The name halcy0n 10 derived
from two Greek works. one meaning the
sea; the other, 10 conceive, and according
10 a poetic fiction the bird was repre-
scented a. Matching her eggs on a floating
crest IN the midst OF the waters. DRYDEN
thus alludos 70 the notions
"Amidat our arms az quiet you shall be,
A. halcyOns breeding on winters sea-"