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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

The Boston Herald tells u thrilling story
about Mr.. Richard Freeman, fisherman, and
a swingtail shark. They met by chance of
Ralnstord island. The shark introduced him.
self to Mr. Freeman 10y attacking and near y
upsetting his boat Mr.. Freeman seized his
claiming fork, jabbed the Il IN several times,
thought he had killed 1t, loaded it inH the
boat, aud started for Boston. Of Long Island
head the shark came to life and made things
lively for Mr.. Freeman: In the struggle tho
boat was overturned. and the captOr and cap
tive were left 10 fight out the battle IN the
water. Remarkable as il may seem, Mr..
Freeman succeeded in rightlng the boat, and.
securing the shark with rope, towed his
prize to South Boston point, where it is now
on free exhibition. Mr.. Freeman's capture
measures Is feet, and is one of the most dan
gerous man eaters captured in Boston harDor
Tor years. Mr. Freeman WAS quite exhausted
after his ctruggle and is the hero of the hour
at City Point
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
The Right 10 Appeal.

Notwithstanding the unreasonable ana,
in many respects, unfair tight against the
bin to modify the absolute powers OF the
Railroad Commission the measure passed
the Senate yesterday by a decided MAJOR
ity. The bill was very fully and ably
discussed, and those who favored the CON
tnung OF the present autOcratic powers
of the commission we're merciessly driven
I from their positions, and every argument
/ advanced by them was completely re-
! iuted.
The demand OF the railroads for the
right to appeal from the decisions OF the
commission Is so reasonable and so COM
patible with all ideas of Justice that 1t
seems strange that any intelligent and
fair-minded person in the State should
oppose it.
The most learned and upright judges
sometimes err, even when guided by the
presidents of the courts for centuries, and
when there are no circumstances or sur
roundings which have the least tendency
TO warp their minds. The Railroad Com
mission is at best an innovation and an eX-
pertinent, and, although the commission
ers may be considered equal in attain
ments and character to the ablest judges,
no one will for a moment maintain that
they are infallible.
The assertion has been made that the
sentiment Of the people Of Georgia is
largely against this bill. There has been
no evidence adduced to sus stain this as
sertion, and there are many reasons for
believing that it has no foundation in
fact. Perhaps a majority Of the people
Of Georgia oppose any measure that
would tend to abolish or seriously impair
the efficiency of the commission, but
that this bill is opposed by the
people cannot be true. The Senate Is a
representative body, and it may be ac-
cepted as pretty certain that it's action
on this subject reflects the views of the
people who are represented in it.
The bill goes to the House of Represen-
tatives in good shape-not being mutila-
ted or loaded with Objectionable amend
ments. 1t is hoped and believed that il
will in that body receive full and fair con-
slderatiOn. There is no reason why the
House should arrive at any other conclu-
sion than that arrived at by the Senate.
1t is composed of men whose intelligence
and impartiality, when judged by its ac-
tiOn on other subjects, cannot be under
rated. The passage of the bill can do no
harm to the commission, nor can it re-
suit in any injustice or wrong to the
people, and it would give the railroads a
right which ought to be accorded to them
without question or the breath of opposi-
tiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
PERSONAL.

ROBERT BONNER has ridden but once be-
hind Maud s. since he bought the mare.
JUDGE SWAN. OF Slnsnn, Cal, resembles
Gen. Grant so much as to startle strangers.
GEN. BLACK, the Commissioner of Pen
sions, is taking ten days vacation il Illi-
nOis.
Tax DEATH OF Frederick Kiel, the we'll
known composer Of church music, is an
nounced from Berlin.
Col. LAMONT. the Presidents private secre-
tary, has been called TO meanwhile, N. Y,
by the illness of one OF his children.
BERLIN DISPATCH says Nine. Heneage.
said To be the daughter of an American gene
raj, has rcnounced the Catholic faith and be-
come Protestant.
~ SEE" said an opposing counsel to the late
Emory A. Storrs, ''you hate TO meet the truth
In this matter " 81 never do meet it," was
the prompt reply; "thc truth and | always
travel in the same direction"
REV. On. THOMAS DAUGHERrY, Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church m Baltimore
whose death has been announced. ranked
high As n physician and surgeon and had a
large gratutous practice among tho poor Of
his congregation.
RosALthpA CARUso. who was well known
70 theatre goers two generations ago, is still
livins at Verona, Italy, IN excellent health
She still Occ ssionally appears on the stage
although she celebrated her one hundredth
birthday Anniversary last month.
LtEur. RHODES, the hero Of he GAY Head
Disaster ia on duty at Port Townsend station
IN Washington Territory. The other day his
little son, Clarence, NJ Wilmington. ". c., re-
ceiyed from him package containing a bow
such as the Indians there still use. The bow
string was made OF the sinews OF deer. But
what the boy likes better than the bow was a
miniature Indian boat OF beechwood.
BISHOP MALLALIEU, Of New Orleans, who
has been visiting IN Norwich. Com, for sew
0rAl daVa gnmps OF "A long line OF fOnuoFficut
ancestors. His grandfather owned 900 acres
OF land ma Windham county, and his great
grandfather was n soldier in tho Connecticut
army. When a boy he travelled over Eastern
Connecticut on foot, and alleges that he
fought HE greatest battle IN tha place. where,
tOOtsOre. tired and hungry, he looked into the
blaCkkand sswlft-running waters of the She
tucket river and wished no was silent in their
depths
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
Interesttne DiscoYern .
from Cham6er's Journal.


A small portion of the crypt of Canterbury
cathedral. set apart by order Of Queen Eliza
beth and fitted up as a church for the use of
the French Professionals, has been held by
them to this day. For the purpose of repair,
1t recently became necessary to remove a
portion of the floor Of this little church and
make certain excavations. Very soon large
number of pieces of eXquisitely carved and
moulded stOnewOrk were brought to light,
which once, without doubt, formed parts of
an deliberately executed shrine. They are
oolored blue, vermillion and gold, and are
finely wrought in the style OF the middle
of the fourteenth century. Many of the
pieces are carved canopy work, very deli
cately executed, clearly showing that there
were many such inches surrounding what
must have been a splendid work of art. A
small piece Of a sculptured robe was found,
belonging to an ecclesiastical figure, life
size, and in this single pearl remains i'm
bedded as one OF the ornaments Of the robe
showing how rich and elaborate the mOnu-
ment must have been in the days Of It's glory.
From careful inspection of these fragments,
II is believed they agree in character with
the remains kno wn as the shrine of st. Dus =
tan, situated on the south side of the choir.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE
MORNING NEWS.

Special features are all the time being added
to the MORNING NEWS. The aim is to make
it the most desirable newspaper in the South
rom every standpoint. Arrangements have
been perfected by which the sermons OF DR..
7. Dewitt Talmage will appear in its columns
the morning after their delivery, These SER
mons are now eagerly READ in all parts Of the
country.
Arrangements have also been made for a
seekly European letter from Max O'Ren.
the celebrated English correspondent and for
weekly letter from "El Perkins, Melville
D. Langdon). the well known humorist, who
IL about TO make a tour of the Western States
End Territories. He expects to travel %, 900
miles within the next six months. and will
see many things which his graphic pen will
describe for the amusement of his readers.
Our regular Washington and New York cor
respondents, besides their interesting special
dispatches. will furnish weekly letters, which
VIII be bright, gossipy, aud full OF interest.
The special features OF no other Southern
Journal exceed those Of the MORNING NEWS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETING - Workingmen's Benevolent As
sOcialon.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-As to Crew OF British
steamship Albania; as to Crew Of British
steamship Aurora; as to Crew of British
Steamship Chntonia. .v vi
AUCTION SALEs-Oats, Potatoes, and Flour.
by /. ID. LaRoche's Sons; Underwriters Sale,
by J. Mclaughlin Il Son.
STEAMSHIP SCIEDULEs-Ocean steamship
Company; Baltimore Line
WANTs-Secoud-h hand suit Walnut Furnl-
ture; Furnished Rooms and Board; Situation
by Young Man in Grocery; A Partner;
Position as Teacher; A Young Man Acquaint-
ed with the Dry Goods Trade.
FOR RENT-Store and Dwelling; a Desir-
able Floor.
FoR sALE-A Consignment of Wall Paper;
Lot and Residence.
PERSONAL To One Who Signs Himself
Wm. Burns.
FoUND-A Pair Of Eyeglasses.
CLOTHISG-At Simon Mitchell's.
LAST CHANCE TO Buy PIANOS AND ORGANS
1udden Il Bates Music House.
CARPENTER WORK-A. J. Snedeker.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

From tie Memphts 4 ralaneAe.


IT was the first evening was in a gondOla,
and. after admiring the skill and ease with
which the gOndoier manipulated his oar, /
was struck with the idea of attempting the
feat myself. Nothing looked easier than to
initiate that swarthy Italian, to stand up on
the rear end of the gondOla, and dip the oar in
and out of the water.
You looked tired" l said to the gondolier
"if you like you may rest awhile and l will
row for you."
Had 1 offered to stand on my head and walk
TO Milan the man could not have looked more
astonIshed.
"You, signore?" he exclaimed; "why, you
couldn't even learn to stand up here under
two months"
"Pooh,' said !. az have rowed boats on the
Mississippi-frOm Memphis rs far rs Hope
field. Do yOu think | don't know how to work
this numbering thing on the smoother waters
of Tenicef"
The gondolier smiled a very satisfactory
smile.
"Ah, buono-good, signore. [ take you
where YOU have nice swim. Signore, you take
clothes off,"
This was consohng advice to confident
oarsman, not very fattering to my pride, still
] thought might as well follow mis- advice;
80 he slowly padded me over to the lagoon
between the cemetery and Muran's.
Invested myself of all clothing and prepared
for first lesson in the Venetian art of gOn-
doliering. As have said. it looks to he the
easiest thing in the world. The gOndolier
stands at the extreme end of the long, slim
DOdts anu tN6 OFT rests IN an oar lock that
stands up from the deck foot or eighteen
inches. There is nothing to hold the oar in
the lock. but this did not notice until / tried
1t myself. It stayed there so quietly and
pleasantly as long as the Italian was at the
stern that the idea never entered my head
but that 1t belonged there ami stayed of its
own accord. WOeful mistake
had scarcely taken position on the stern Of
the boat and made my first stroke when the
oar flew out Of that lock in a miraculous man
ner, that am to this minute unable to under
stand. and flew out of the boat into the wa
ter. Then 1t was that thanked that Condo
lier for his timely warning and advice. The
knapsack traveller does not carry with him a
very extensive wardrobe, and had | fallen
into the water with my clothing on / would
have been in very bad plight indeed. AS it
was, ] swan around awhile. had good bath,
then climbed into the g0ndola. and tried it
over again, and with the same result. A third
and fourth attempt proved no more success
full, and finally | came to the conclusion that
g0udOlierng was not as easy as IL looked, and
SO dressed myself and turned the oar over to
the proper hands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
The Democratic OutIook.

The latest news from the various States
in which political campaigns are in
progress is most encouraging to the Demo-
Gratis. The chances of Democratic sue
cess or gains are good in every one Of
these States. 1t seems that the Demo-
Gratis could hardly hope for better out
look than they have in Ohio and Vir-
ginia. Thanks to the silly and fossilifeTous
position taken by the Republicans in the
former State, there is scarcely a doubt
that the Democrats will secure both their
state ticket and the Legislature, thus re.
firing, for a while at least, from the politi.
cal arena Senator Sherman and Judge
Foraker. The Republicans began the
campaign handicapped with local issues.
and they have worsted themselves by
resurrecting the fragments of the bloody
shirt.
In Virginia the Republicans, among
whom are now included the Mahonsts,
who only few months ago boasted of
their democracy, have no hope whatever
Of success. They have sprung the race
issue. which led TO their defeat year be-
fore last, and 1t will insure their defeat
again. They cannot consolidate the
blacks on their side without consolidating
the whites against them. They seem to
! feel thai they must soon be swept entirely
from power and influence, and are al
| ready preparing to raise the usual cry of
fraud and intimidation-the more espec-
tally as they, having lost control of the
election machinery OF the State, can no
longer use fraud in their own interests.
1t is claimed that the Republicans are
by no means sure OF victory in Iowa
The combination against them in that
State is unusually strong, and it would
not be at all surprising IL they should
there meet with defeat, or If they should
carry the State the vote is likely to be 81
close as to be almost paralyzing TO the
party in the Northwest.
The campaign will soon open in earnest
in New York, and it will be short, sharp
and decisive. The great parties are NOV
ing for strategic positions, and while
there are divisions in the ranks OF the
Democrats as well as OF the Republicans
II cannot be doubted that the former stand
on vantage ground. There is much more
reason TO hope for Democratic victory in
New York the coming November thar
there was last year.
Not much notice is being taken Of the
Pennsylvania campaign for State Treas
urer and minor officials. The result viii
doubtless be case Of the Dutch taking
| Holland, but It will be devoid of any greal
political significance.
IL the Democrats should carry Ohio
New York, aud Virginia the Republicans
would receive blow from which they
would find II difficult TO recover IN time
10 make an anywise hopeful contest in
the next Presidential election. The Re
publican party cannot maintain the
vitality that has characterized IL in the
past, now that II has lost It's hold on the
government patronage, and has lost the
power 10 arouse the people Of the North
by the sounding Of the old bloody shirt
/ slogan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

The first number OF the New York Star
under Mr.. DorsheImer's management is
at hand, aud It is an able and newsy
paper. Whether IL is to be tbs recognized
organ Of the administration or not, it an.
nounces that II will encourage and sus-
tain the men who represent the Demo
cratic party in public station. IL is a
welcome addition TO the Democratic press
OF New York, II 1t is not the only
paper In that city that can DO set
down as consistently, truly, and reliably
Democratic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
Prohibition in Iowa Sharpens the Wits
of Chicago Liquor Sellers.
From ne CAfcag0 Nelos

r rom t1e thtcdgO NcU8.
There Is great demand just now among
wholesale liquor dealers for old grocery
boxes, hOgsheads, sugar barrels. and the like.
dealer on Fifth avenue was seen to pur-
chase half dozen empty hogsheads the other
day. They were taken into the store, and an
hour later taken ont and hauled away in a
dray. They were packed with what a crock
cry dealer would say was dishes, for bits OF
straw protruded through the cracks and the
top was carefully marked GLASS" and they
were not too heavy for one man to handle
easily, But they not only contained glass, as
could be told by tae bright smile which lighted
up the honest Dealers face as the ungainy
things were being hauled away, and when the
reporter asked him If the firm had opened a
new department, he answered that they had
been engaged IN II for some time.
"You surely do not mean to say that You are
shipping glassware over the country" inter
rOgated the reporter.
"Oh. No." ha ans wered. mot that. You see
when Iowa became prohibition state the In
habit ants thereof had to resort TO some new
method OF securing their liqucr. II we were
20 ship n barrel OF whi-ky TO an Iowa dealer
without having permit 20 show the railroad
company, they would refuse TO carry it, Con-
sequently. 10 accommodate all those who have
no permit for selling liquor, we adopted this
novel method. To some we ship hogshead
marked Rlass. II is nearly an filled with
straw, but IN the centre 10 neat little cask
OF liquor. some prefer to have 1t sent as
though II were groceries, while others receive
10 in old trunks, baskets, or even among an
iuNNltt OF ftolulnks MANY n flolnluk tueF-
chant receives n cask Of liquor in his box OF
clothing, and then quietly passes IL out TO
some acquaintance or takes Il 70 his house."
Are there any other ways of sending ~"
"Oh, yes. You see 1t Is more expensive 20
send IL packed, as the receiver has not only to
pay for the liquor. but for he packing and
the trunk. or Whatever 10 Ia shipped in In
consequence of this, persons living In Dayen-
port have 10 shipped in barrels or CASKS TO
Rock leland, III. or those at Council Bluffs
nave 1t sent TO Omaha, aud so forth. They
river At night
"Ilave the stringent laws OF Iowa had any
depressing effect on the sale Of liquor for con-
sumption In that Slater"
si'On the contrary" answered the dealer
''our sales have increased. They can't pass
laws enough 70 keep people from getting
liquor n they want it, and lust now iOwans
seem TO want it worse than they did before the
law was passed. IL is nothing 70 us. We are
licensed TO sell u by the government, aud II
they want IL sent IN sham boxes It is all one
10 u.s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
Uncle Medilrs Old Slogan
From the ohtcnao Tribune REM

from the Ohicd0O Yrt5Wne tReD.)
The soldiers who fought to keep the stars
and stripes flying over the national capitol,
and but for whose services the Confederate
nag would now be there, are not fayorites
with this administration. They are being
turned out OF Office as fast as they can be
found. Even their widows and daughters are
not spared Democratic Dartisans in the
North, who were Copperheads during the
war, and eX-rebe soldiers in the South, arc
given the preference. The removal of Mr..
Underhill il a notice to ali Union soldiers still
remaining in Office that they VIII have to 90
as soon as their cases are reached BIS the ad-
ml1istration ferrets of the Stevenson and Hig-
gins class.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

The hydrograthic office at Washington
has been engaged for some time collecting
facts relative to the circumstances under
which oil can be used to decrease the perIls
from high seas in gale. Capt. Kuhn, of
the steamer Polynesia, reports that on a
voyage from Hamburg to New York, Aug.
10, his vessel was struck by cyclone and
heavy seas swept over her. He used oil
with marvellous effect. In fact, he says,
that it quoted the waves entirely. Capt.
Matthews, OF the bark Ella, says: "Sey-
eral times, while lying to in a gale off
Cape Horn. have used oil with perfect
success. BY filling a gunny-cloth bag
with oakum saturated with linseed oil,
and placing It over the lee bow, so that it
was dipped in the sea by the motion Of the
vessel, found that. as we dritted to lee
ward, tina oil covered the surface on the
weather bow. and prevented the seas from
combing and breaking"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

New Hampshire recently enacted a
valued policy law, and now all the leading
insurance companies are closing up bust
ness preparatory TO leaving the State.
They have already quit issuing new
policies. II is proposed to organize local
companies to take the places OF those
driven out by this law, which offers a
premium on fraud and incendlarlsm, but
IL is doubtful II such companies can
supply the demand for the best class Of
insurance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

Henry George Is writing a book for
workingmen in which he takes strong
grounds against the protective tariff
Henry has at last got on a subject that is
practical, II will probably not be very
difficult IN convince the thousands OF
workingmen who are enjoying enforced
idleness on empty stomaehs on account OF
not being able to and work 10 do, that the
protective tariff Is inimical 10 their best
interests,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

The San Francisco Bar Association has
appointed a committee 10 investi gate the
charge that Chris Buckley, Democratic
politician OF that ci,y, recently purchased
a decision Of the Supreme Court Of that
State FOR money. Should the charge be
sustained It will be political issue In
California which is the greater orime-for
Democratic ward boss 70 buy Supreme
Court, or for a Republican Supreme Court
10 sell Itself TO n Democratic ward boss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

fr0u tie Waterbury Comm american.
-Four Waterbury poker players sat down
for quiet game the other night After an
hour or two one man got six cards by accident.
He liked the looks OF hts hand. and was un-
willing 10 throw them up. just then the
plate Of sandwiches was brought in. The
man with the six cards picked up "a sandwich,
eld his extra card between the slices Of
bread, and ate the bread. meat, and card.
lie took the pot, and bis companions did not
notice his strtiagcm. A day or two ago he
confessed his trick, and In consequence there
was champagne supper for the whole party,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

1t is gratifying 70 know that Capt.
Couch and his gang OF land-grabbers are
not to be prosecuted for treason. They
have already attained nOtoriety enough,
aud it would be a misfortune 10 have them
figuring before the country as defendants
in treason case. They should be
tried and punished for entering on Indian
lands unlawfully with as little fuss and
delaY as pnaaible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

The times change and men change with
them. The New York Star SAYS: ''People
have ceased 10 growl aboutthe running Of
the street cars on Broadway, and the
complaint now is that there are not
enough cars. The complaint appears to
be well founded.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19

A Manchester Eng. 1rn, e is said, has
obtained a contract to build twelve miles
Of railroad for the Chinese government
for S40,0O0,0O0. This firm must have
genius 10 get such contract without 90
Ing through the formality Of organizing
either a credit mobilier or construction
company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
Wants Randall TO Run.

From the Wds1jn0ton Post tDen.)
There is to be no more play with Mr.. Ran
dali. The time has come TO deal with him in
practical way. He may not be able to avert
MS rate but he will gain some fleetiDg respect
by meeting ii in manly fashion. Let Mr..
Randall run for Speaker. The Craftsmanship
OF the Appropriations Committee is not in
controversy. IL IS a perqulste OF the Speaker
himself
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-19
CleveIand wIll Sec More.

From the BROOKLYN Eagle (DsD,.J
Inc Ex-Governor, however, is entirely cor
rect IN saving the COMMISSION should be in gym
pathy with the administration, and that in
the important Offices Republicans should he
succeeded by Democrats. There is no doubt
the administration will soon discover the ne
cessity OF taking the view Of the case so sur
prlslngly well put by the sage of Deerheld.