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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
THE HIGHER LIFE.
Rev. Charles II. StrOng's Theme Last
Night At st. Johns Church.


Rev. Charles II. Strong, rector of St.
Johns Episcopal Church, preached last
night from st. Mark xii. "a, "And when
Jesus saw that he answered discreetly,
He said unto him. Thou art not far from
the Kingdom of God" The speaker pre-
faced his remarks by explaining that ct
the time referred to in the text, Christ
was being questioned by the Pharlsees
and others, their object being to ''catch
Him in His wOrds,' and among others
who came TO Him to question Him, was
A scribe, who asked Him ''what is the
frst Commandment of all.'' After Jesus
had explained to him that the first COM
manded OF all, which says, "ThOu shall
love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy
mind, and with all thy strength - is the
greatest of all, and after the man had an
swered: master, thou hast said the
truth, for there is but one God" then
Jesus said to him, in the language OF the
text. Thou art not far from the kingdom
of God"
The meaning of this language was the
leading topic OF the sermon. By this Ian
guage Mr.. Strong argued that Christ
meant the condition Of the scribe's soul.
The higher condition of the soul when it
is filed with good impulses, when it has
reached the turning point in the mans
life, was meant by Jesus. One set OF men
are forever living the animal side. The
question with them is, what they shall
eat and drink and wherewith they shall
be clothed. Others live out the idea
that the great object Of life is to build up
a certain collateral influence. 1t is all
right for men to do these things when
they do not interfere with higher duties.
But when you see a man living so that
he is shaping his life to God, that man is
not far from the kingdom of heaven and
he is living out his higher nature. There
is a turning point in the life of all and
many are living at it. There are mo-
ments when all men are near the kingdom
of God, and it is wonderful how often the
turning point comes il life. Sometimes
| it comes from the mere presentation of
| the truth, from the "fOOlishness of preach
| ing" Sometimes it comes from seeing
| the truth embodied in anOther's life.
| Sometimes 1t comes by reason of sorrow
and distress.
Mr.. Strong closed his sermon by show
ing the necessity of catching the moment
when the opportunity is offered for living
the higher lite and eXhorted his cOngrega-
tiOn not to permit the proper time to pass,
as the opportunity might never be pre-
scented again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
RAILROAD NEWS.

At meeting of the corporators of the
Midland Railroad Company, held al
Charleston on Jan. Is, the charter was
accepted and the following executive
committee appointed to prepare and issue
prospectus explaining the objects TO be
accomplished by the construction of this
road, and soliciting subscriptions to the
capital stock of the company: VIM. A
COurtenay, Joseph R. Robertson, j. Ad.
ger Smyth, f. S. Rodgers, c. P. Poppen'
helm.
The following is synopsis of General
Manager MOTse's report of the earnings
CT the Brunswick and Western Railroad
Gross earnings for 1884, $3OS. 09S IS; gross
expenses for 1884, $2SS, 1888 So; total net
revenue to be applied to interest, $l9,'
764 81; gross earnings for 1888, 1929, $50 06
gross expenses for 1888, 1885,, 09I
%; total net revenue applied
20 payment OF interest, 500, S7l
20. The difference in the net earnings
can be ascribed to decrease in lumber
tonnage in 1884 over that of 1888 of 6,06s
tons, or about 6 per cent, and to a loss in
revenue from the same source of $2l,-
2lS A, or about u per cent, on account
of a reduction in rates as ordered by the
Railroad Commission. This loss on lum-
Der, as well as on naval stores and gen.
Cr4l merchandise, with the amounts eX.
pended for Detterments, will account fol
this difference.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19


This is the return day of the City Court
for the February term.
Clinton Lodge Of Free and Accepted
MasOus viii meet tonight
DeKalb Lodge OF Odd Fellows VIII hold
a regular meeting tonight.
The Marine Engineers Beneficial As
ISOLATION viii meet tonight at Germaula
Hall.
Tattnall Council, American Legion OF
Honor. VIII elect delegates to the Grand
Council tonight.
The City Court will meet this morning
at 10 O'Clock and the Superior Court to-
morrow morning.
The Railroad Loan Association viii
hold its seventeenth regular meeting dJ
Metropolitan Hall tonight.
The Seauetzen GeselIschat viii meet
Tonight TO discuss matters of interest to
the society. Every bOndhOlder IS re-
quested to be present.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Mutual Gas Light Company Will
be held at Metropolitan Hall between 10
and Il O'Clock to-day. new board oil
directors VIII be elected.
The Brunswick pilot boat Glynn
worked herself of the Tybee beach dur
ing Saturday night. when the tide rose,
nv throwing overheard some OF her bal
last. she was also assisted by north
east wind which had set in.
Judge Settle. of Florida. United states
District Attorney DarneI, Marshal Wade
and Clerk Erwin left last night for Macon,
where they 20 to hold term Of the
United states District Court, commence
inc today. The term will probably last
about two weeks.
Charles Morris. Charles Burdette, CHI
ford DIVER, VIM. Smith, Wm- Garrett
and Joseph McCOskey were arrested by
fhe nOIiee Yesterday tor drunkenness and
djsorderIv conduct in the street. Bur
-tlette when arrested by the officer, at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon, had a soda water
bottle nearly filled with whisky In one
hand and a kerosene lamp mali full oil oil
in the other.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
Three Young Ladies Poisoned

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Jan. 1S.-Great
this city, over the poisoning of Annie
Blanche and Jennie Burns, three highly
respected young ladies of that place
They had been to an entertainment Fri
day night and oversight themselves. Yes.
terday they prepared their own breakfast
using water from a barrel. Shortly after
breakfast they became very sick with
symptoms indicating poison. They were
treated by doctors for that trouble. Upon
examination the water in the barrel was
found to contain arsenic. How it got
there is a mystery. The victims are in
a serious condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
DOLL FLOYD IN JAIL.

The Woman Who killed w w smith
at Buffers Bridge, Surrendered to the
sheriff.
Doll Floyd, the negro woman charged
with manslaughter by the COroner's jury
in the case Of the late W. W. Smith, who
died about three weeks ago, near Buffers
bridge, under circumstances giving rise
TO suspicious Of foul play, was committed
10 Jail yesterday. The prisoner was
brought TO Savannah by Justice Mcleod
King and special constable, who stated
that the bond rendered by the prisoner a
few davs AGO was refused, the bOndsman
failing to qualify as required by law.
When the woman was brought into the
iajl she manifested reluctance to speak
about the crime for which she was COM
mitted. She asked permission to warm
herself bv the fire in the jailer's office,
after which she was taken to her cell;
The woman is a tall, black negress and
has a scar on one side OF her face, caused
by a burn several years ago,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

The case of Charles Brohs, reported in
the super Tor Court proceedings in the
NEWS Yesterday. will probably be de.
cided TODAY. As soon as the libel was
hled for recovery OF damages the Captain
of the ship on which BrOhs was injured
took him from the Marine Hospital with
ont a Discharge from the surgeon, and
carried him on board the vessel. WheTs ne
was confined in the stewards TCOm' Inc
seaman. through some one on the wharf,
communicated the facts 10 Mr.. Beckett,
his counsel in the admiralty case, who at
once took out writ of habeas corpus,
and had him brought before Judge Adams.
The testimony given on the trial tended
~ show that the man was in no condition
10 no taken 10 sea unless accompanied by
a pbvsicIan. as the broken arm was still
in a swOll n and highly Unnamed cOndi-
fiou. and bound in splinters.
Al the trial Of the case il was claimed
that If the Captain had no right 10 arrest
MIN as a deserter, then he had no right u
coufne him on board the ship, and set uT
fhaf the shipping articles were void LOT
severaI reasons. 1t was commended
T1rtber that in his condition the seamen
bad 4 right to refuse to proceed to sea
without being classed as a deserter Dy
reason OF his physical injuries, whlch re-
ouired constant surgical attention.
The Judge has the matter under con-
sideration. and will probably render MS
decision to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

A Birmingham Ala dispatch to the
NEWS yesterday stated that the body ola
Young man, supposed from papers found
in his pockets, TO have been drug clerk
in Savannah, was found on the louisville
and Nashville Railroad track near Biz
mingbam on Saturday. \ scrap OF paper
indicated that the first part OF his name
was Edward A.
Inouirv nj nearly all the drug stores in
the CITY Yesterday failed TO
give any clue as to VINO
the young man was, and so far as can be
learned, there has been no drug clerk or
druggist in the city Of that name, eXcept
Mr.. Edward A. Abbott, corner OF Bryan
and West Broad streets. Mr.. Abbott was
at his place of business yesterday. 1t is
possible that the scrap of paper found on
the Young man may have borne the first
part of Mr.. AbbOtts name, from which it
might have been inferred that it was his
ntr-r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

and some funny people in it too. You
have all come in contact with some that
are never satisfied. They grumble from
morning until might've heard man
even grumble in bed. That man would
grumble at anything and everything
without reason; but this week we heard
a gentleman grumble with good reason.
He bought a suit of clothes and paid a
good old-fashiOned price for it, and, hap
pening to come into the "FdmOus," he
was shown a suit of the same class OF
goods, and our price was IS less than he
had paid. That gentleman had good
reason to find fault, and grumbled at this
bad luck, but it will be a good lesson to
him, and he will buy of the "FdnOuS"
next time. We are through taking stock,
and now comes our annual clearing sale.
We will sell you anything in our line at
manufacturers cost. Our prize system
has worked charmingly, and we made
dozens of people happy by giving them
prizes. We will keep it up. Call and we
will not only give you better goods,
cheaper than you can buy anywhere, but
give a prize 10 every twentieth purchaser
in the bargain. Famous" 40 Congress
street ADJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
LEES BIRTHDAY.

How it viii be Observed in Savannah
To-day. the birthday Of Lee. is legal
holiday. and will be generally observed
throughout the south. The military in
Savannah will turn out this afternoon
and parade in honor Of the day. The
column will be formed at S;l5 O'Clock on
south Broad street. with the right resting
on Whitaker. in the following order:
First Volunteer Regiment
savannah Volunteer Guards Battalioh'
Georgia Military Academy Cadets
Chatham Artillery.
Georgia Hussars.
The line of march will be down South
BROAD street 20 AbeTcOrn, thence TO Bay
street. thence to Bull. up Bull 10 BrOugn-
ton thence to DraytOn and out DraytOn
tn the Park Extension. The cOlOrs Will
Ia carried on the ground by the Republic
oan RIues. and will be received with the
usual hOn0rs. After the parade number
If the commands will be entertained at
their armOries by their commanding
officers.
Col. &. w. Anderson, If the First Regl-
meut. will be Acting BrISadler General
In his general orders ne says;
ssAs the nature of the occasion ana tue
dav we are about 10 celebrate Is commeiil m
orstive of one whose name and Tame Is
ensbrined in the heart Of every true SOUTH
erner. the Colonel commanding expresses
fhs hone that the several commands VIII
present fun ranks, thereby demonstrating
by their numbers, as well as their dlsci-
8iine. their real strength and efficiency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
RUFUS +. LESTER.
ron nHnnFEE
MERCURY TAKES \ TUMBLE.

Savannah in the Tail of a Blizzard
\ Slight Snow FAN.
The storm which visited the North and
West on Friday and Saturday was fol-
lowed in those sections by clear weather,
north winds and very low temperature
Yesterday In this portion OF the country
the comparatively clear, calm weather of
saturday night was followed early yes
terday morning by low temperature and
winds from the north shifting to north
east. followed by rising temperature and
a high barometer, and by increasing
cloudiness during the afternoon and
evening. The self registering instru-
ments ut the Signal Station showed that
nj about 4 O'Clock Yesterday morning the
temperature dropped to y degrees
above zero. The police who were on duty
at that hour said that the cold was more
severe than they had experienced al any
time this winter. The statement which is
given below was furnished by the ObSer-
Yer on duty at the Signal Office last night,
and shows the degree of temperature and
the direction and velocity OF the wind at
the time Of the respective observations
made Yesterday.
At 6:36 a. N. the thermometer indicated
a temperature of 80 degrees above zero,
Win tue NlnU bloNlHS iluHl tHC hVi III at
the rate Of miles per hour.
At 1886 mercury had risen TO $50 de-
grees. with wind from northeast at We
lOcity Of 10 miles an hour.
At $50 in the afternoon mercury stood
at Is degrees, with the wind northeast at
the rate of ) miles.
At6:36 last night the temperature was
A degrees. with the wind northeast at the
rate of seven miles. 1t will be observed
that while the wind at the time of the two
aforementioned observations was tIom the
northeast, the temperature fell one de-
gree in four hours, the wind during the
same time decreasing in the rate
Of velocity one mile. Tee
teTnperature continued TO fall
during the early part Of the night, while
the barometer, though high, continued
about stationary. with the wind shifting
from northeast to north, and increasing
somewhat in velocity, so that at 1885
o'clock the thermometer indicated tenn
perature Of fl degrees, with the wind from
the north. blowing at the rate of ID miles
per hour. About 10 O'Clock, and at inter
walls between that hour and IL O'Clock,
there were two or three light falls of rain
accouDanied by A few flakes Of snow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

scarfs and Ties a speciality, at Belsin-
nnr,s u Mhitakar stree. =Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
AN EXTENSIVE TUNING AND RE
PAIRING BUSINESS.

A Young Piano and Organ Factory.
We are pleased to announce 10 our pat
rOns that Mr.. II. n. Moore, who left us in
May last to superintend the manufacture
OF Upright Pianos in Chickering Il Sons
factory at Boston, has resigned his posi-
ton there and is again with US, and will,
in future, attend to our city tuning. His
skill in his profession is so well known in
this community, that the bare announce
ment of his return is all that is needed.
We have also with us Mr.. Z. S. Dopson,
a practical Piano Maker, Repairer and
Tuner. who has for many years manufac-
tured Pianos in New York upon his own
account, and has practical experience in
every branch of their construction. In
the line of Repairing, Regulating and
Tuning Pianos, Mr.. DOpsOn has no supe-
riOr, and work entrusted to him will be
done as we'll as any factory.
The Tuning and Repairing of Church
and ParlOr Organs is attended to by two
experienced wOrkmen, who have had
long experience in this class of work.
Several of the largest church organs in
this city are now under their charge.
still another workman is employed in
Polishing and Vanishing Pianos and
Organs. In this branch, long experience
has made them perfect, and old and de-
faced cases are restored and made as
bright as new. No patent polish is used,
but the work is done precisely the same
as at the factory.
Repairs upon Small Instruments, such
as Violins, Guitars, AccordOins, Drums,
Orguinettes, BanjOs, Brass instruments,
etc, etc, are done by another skilled work
man, who devotes his entire time to this
class of work.
With this force of six Experienced
WOrkmen, complete stock of tools and
repairing materials, with every facility
that is found in any factory, and all I'M
der our direct control and supervision,
we are prepared to execute all work en-
trusted to US in the best possible manner,
and at reasonable prices. This department
Of our business has never before been so
completely organized, and we are now
ready for all the work that the city and
vicinity can offer, If more wOrkmen are
needed we will supply them. Next the
Piano Factory, and that's not far off.
LUDDEN & BATES Music HOUSE.
The celebrated Pearl Shirt, at B. H.
TavV & RrO s. ddv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

at GaZan's.-AdU.
scarfs and Ties a speciality, at Belsin-
gers, "a Whitaker street.-Adr.
A. Falk 81 Son are selling the celebrated
STAR and "Acme'' Shirt at 81, 81 %
81 80 and 81 50.-AdU.
Straight-cut Sack Suits, something real
nobby for young men, at MitchelPs, 159
BrOughtOn street.-Adu.
FIrst-class Business Suits, a large line
to select from, at Mitchell's.-AGU.
A speciality in White and Colored Shirts,
at Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.-AdU.
A new line of Stiff and Soft Hats, at
Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.-AdU.
Prince Albert Suits and 4-buttOn Cuta-
way Suits, the finest in the city, at
MitchelPs, Sign of the Golden Arm.-Adr.
Gentlemen's Smoking Jackets at
MitchelPs, 159 BroughtOn street, Sign of
the Golden Arm.-AdU.
Atwood Cashmere Suits, worth SIG, for
$12, at Simon Gazan's, Bull, corner
Broughton.-AdU.
ChiIdren's Overcoats,
In sizes from 21l years upwards. Prices
from 81 upwards, at b. FL. Levy Il Bros.
Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

A. Falk q Son are selling the celebrated
''Star'' and Acme" Shirt at 81, 81 %
81 rs and 81 50-Adp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
Index TO New Advertisements,

Parade Of Georgia Hussars.
Meeting Of Clinton Lodge.
Meeting of Dekalb Lodge.
Railroad Loan Association.
Marine Engineers Benevolent AssOc'n
Attention. Schuetzen.
American Legion Of Honor.
Notice % Driving Park members.
Grocery and bar for sale.
Jewelry-S. =. Hamilton.
Gold bracelet lost.
Farming implements-GeO. W. Parish.
Dress gOOds-Gray 4 O'Brien.
Sundries at auction.
Cooking stoves-COrmack Hopkins.
CrOckery at auction.
House girl wanted.
BOarders wanted.
Sifmafinn as hnnk keener Manfed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

About 1880 O'Clock Yesterday morning
a white man, named John +. Lyons who
lives in the country, was met Oh toe
street by two negroes, named Peter John
son aud Peter Gregg, who got into con,
yersatiOn with him. and nnaly roDOeo
him Of SIS. They were arrested and
lodged in the barracks and viii be given
i hearing to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
RaIding the Tramps.

Yesterday morning about O'Clock a
number of tramps started fire in the
southeastern portion Of the city, near
where the Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railway crosses Lincoln street, and
were enjoying their bivouac in
the open air, When oergt;
Killourhy. accompanied by couple OF
mounted police. surprised the gang and
succeeded in arresting four. They gave
their names as Isaac Evans, William
Bell. Silas Ford, and John Williams. The
last named is a negro. At the sitting OF
the Mayors Court this morning they VIII
be called upon to answer the charge OF
yagrancV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
Tne sflurniug Aews.


The informing News at the Worlds In
dustriaI and Cotton Centennial Expo
sitiOn, New Orleans.
To accommodate people from Georgia and
Florida who desire 70 read their favOrite pa
per while attending the Worlds Exposition
he MORNING NEws has been placed on sale
n New Orleans az the following places;
Geo. +. Wharton & Bros, No. Carondele'
street. between Canal and Common streets
News stands Of the Exposition News CON-
-pany, Exposition Grounds.
The MORNING NEWS, Daily ana weekly,
will be found on file at Georgia Department
EXPOSITION Buildings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

The celebrated Pearl Shirt, at B. II.
Levy e BrO.'s.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

The uniform scale Of prices, the eleganee
Of cuisine. the comfortable, oieanly and
home-like appearance Of apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among the most
prominent of the South, which reflects
great credit on its manager, who leaves
nothing undone to enhance the comfort 81
its numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

The wonder Of those who 60 70 the Har'
nett House, in Savannah, is that 80 excel
lent a table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered to the public at such mini
mum rates. Without exaggeration, the
table of the Harnett is as good as that OF
the ScreVen House, and the rates just one
half "a large. Cou. .eous treatment makes
mi the sum ofits attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
Jacksonville FIG.) Herald
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
me Congregation NIicRsa Israel.

At an adjourned meeting OF the Congre
CATION Mickya Israel, held last evening
the following named members were eject
ed trustees for the ensuing year;
+. A. We'll, Joseph ROsenhelm, Lee 10y
Myers, S. Guckenheimer, A. FreidenDerg'
y. Kohts and Samuel Stern.
kta MEETING Of the board held subse-
,nanfIv b. A, We'll was elected President
.50senb Resenhesm Vice President, and
Lee Roy Myers Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
Messrs. Ar. AItmaver q Co

would respectfully call the attention of
the ladies of Savannah to their grand
combination sale of Handkerchief,
Hosiery, and Embroideries, which they
will begin on Monday morning. Owing
to the depression in theNew York market
our Mr.. Altmayer has been enabled to
purchase some exceptional bargains.
The prices which we have placed on these
goods will be found to be the lowest ever
placed on similar quality. We have
placed as many of these goods as possible
on our centre counters, and in order to
avoid the rush we would advise an early
call. For further information see adver-
tisement on second pege.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

CHAS. II. DORoFTT
RAYMOND NJ. DENFpg
ROBERT NJ. GIBBE>
Gommlssior.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19

Straight-cut Sack Suits, something real
nobby for young men, at MitchelPs, 159
BrOughtOn street.-AdU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-19
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

1000 numbers ending with 65, being the two
last figures of the number drawing the
Capital Prize of $4,000 --........-.-. 25
The subscribers having supervised the Single
Number Drawing, Glass A, LOUISIANA STATE
LOTTERY, hereby certify that the above are the
numbers which were this day drawn from the
100000 placed in the wheel, with the prizes
corresponding to them.
Witness our hands at New Orleans, La, this
Tuesday, Jan. %, 1885.
j. A. EARLY,
Commissioners.
Prizes cashed in full without deduction.
No. 1886 draws Capital Prize, $4,000,
whole sold IN Shelbyyille, Ill. No. 57,74l
draws Second Capital Prizes $4,000, sold in
New Orleans, Paramount, Ind, and Sigourney,
Iowa. No 5.l53 draws Third Capital Prize,
$4,000, sold in Cincinnati, o., and Dallas
Tex. Nos. 67,S97, y, us. draw each 5000,
sold in Washington, d. c., Cincinnati, o.,
San Francisco. Cal, and Helena, Mont. Nos
Sc. 256 $3.50. -6.719, 92,0O7, S,249, draw each
s., OO0 sold in New York, Ishpeming, Mich,
Chattanooga, Tenn, Erie, Pa, Coshocton, o.,
Marion, Ind, and Boston, Mass.