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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
Changing the Gauge

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
will change it's gauge along its entire line
from Hickman, Ky, to Mobile, Ala, 900
miles, on the first day Of next month, from
the standard Southern five-toOt gauge to
the Northern standard gauge, which is
four feet eight and half inches. The
work of changing this gauge can be
done in one day by the employment of a
large force of traCkmen all along the
line. Showing the rail in three and
half inches and driving in the nails
in the ties along 500 miles Of
road by no means represents the tenth
part OF the work that has to be done. The
Mobile and Ohio, the Louisville and
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railways have been setting up their pins
for the work for many years past. Ever
since they came to the conclusion some
i've years ago that the gauge of the South
ern roads would have to be changed to
conform to the gauge of the roads North
OF the Ohio river, all engines and car
wheels purchased by the Southern
roads have been constructed so that
the wheels can be compressed in
three and a half inches along the aXles.
1t is the pressing in of the wheels on 49,
600 or 10000 sets of car wheels, which
have to be forced on with the hydraulic
pressure, that takes so much time and
costs so much. In 1880, when the gauge
of the Illinois Central was changed from
the five foot to the standard gauge, the
work was done on over 800 miles OF road
between Hickman and Mobile IN twenty
four hours.
At a recent meeting of the directory of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad it
was agreed to change the gauge of the
entire system, some 1000 miles, on May l
next, as it was calculated that all the
necessary arrangements for the work
could not be completed before this. Until
then cars going north and south of the
Ohio river over this system will have to be
hOisted from the tracks at Louisville and
Henderson, KY, where the wider or mar
row gauge tracks, as the case may be, are
substituted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

The Savannah Trunk Factory, Halkens
Bros, has been removed from AZ to 80
Whitaker street, opposite City Dispen-
sary. A fine assortment of Trunks on
hand. just received a lot of Valises,
Bags, Straps, etc. Repairing a speciality
at reasonable rates. Manufacturing all
our own goods we can sell to an advant-
age. Cali and see US. HALKENs BROS,
80 Whitaker street.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
How to Live on a Dime a day,

Some so-called scientists are trying to
show how this can be done. But you
can't live very well on 80 little money.
That sort OF economy is poor business,
and generally results in dyspepsia. A
hearty appetite and a sound digestion
enable people TO earn enough to procure
good square meals. II digestion Is poor,
take Browns Iron Bltters, which will
make it right. Mr.. A. S. Hohne, Clinton,
Iowa, saws: 81 found great relief from
dyspepsia, by using Browns Iron Bit
sara -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
Entertainment by Coiored nTutes

The First Bryan Baptist Church, COL
ored, OF which Rev. U. L. Houston is
pastor, was crowded last night by a large
assembIage of eolored people, the occasion
being an exhibition given by pupils from
the Georgia Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb at Cave Spring. The pupils who
took part in the exhibition were sent to
the institute from Savannah, and were
brought here during the present vacation
OF the institution by Prof. F. NJ. Gordon
to show how they are taught, and to ex-
hibit the progress that has been
made in their education. Prof.
Gordon Is colored man, and
took position facing the audience. A
blackboard was placed on his left.
Ranged about HIM were the pupils, who
were examined in spelling, reading,
writing, geography and arithmetic. The
questions were announced to the audience,
and the Professor communicated them TO
the pupils by signs, who in turn wrote
the questions, with the answers, on the
board. The exhibition was continued
until late hour, and demonstrated the
fact that the institute is doing good work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

A well-knowu citizen Of savannah tes-
titles that zone bottle of Great Georgia
Blood Remedy cured me Of a very severe
case OF rheumatism" 4 lady who re-
sides on Taylor street. says; zone half
bottle Of Great Georgia Remedy cured me
of rheumntism.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
Opeafront Shirts, with Studs, speciality
at 3elsinger's. "A Whitaker street.--Adc.

If you want plate of Pure, Rich Ice
Cream or sherbet, or pound Of Mail
lard's CONNECTIONS, served to you IN first
class style. go TO Badericks, and bring
your wife, sister or somebody else's sister
with Vou.-4ffD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

Any one reading the various clothing
advertisements of the day would be justi-
fed in thinking that all he had to do
would be to ask for a suit OF clothes to
Son, the One Price Clothiers and Furnish
ers. inform us that while they are not
giving away clothing, they know that
they cannot be undersOld by any one, and
we would advise all who desire fine Cloth
ing and Furnishing Goods for little
money TO examine their goods (whether
they desire to buy from them or mott in
order to find out the lowest prices, that
Fine Custom-Made Clothing can be sold
at, before purchasing elsewhere.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

The Amateurs ana Warrens viii play a
game Of ball 40 the New Park this after
noon. Both mines are in good trim, aud
a iine game 10 looked for. Sue their adj.
yeriisemens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
WORK or THE COURTS.
Verdict Against the skidaway She'll
Road Drawing the Petit Jury.

Drawing the Petit Jury.
The suit of Ellen O'Brien against the
Skidaway Shell Road Company, the trial
of which was begun on Tuesday, was
concluded yesterday by the jury return
ing a verdict in favor OF the plaintiff for
the sum Of $500 with interest from 1879.
At former trial of the case the plaintiff
was awarded the sum Of $3.50. The mat
ter was appealed to the Supreme Court,
and was finally again brought up in this
court for new trial with the result as
above stated.
-Four other civil cases, which were of no
material interest TO the general public,
were taken up. Two We're dismissed
owirg to the failure OF the plaintiffs to
put IN an appearance. The others were
tried the jury rendering verdict in each
in favor of the plaintiff.
The following named parties We're yes
terday drawn for the petit jury, with in
structions to appear tomorrow, June ~,
at 10 O'Clock in the morning, when the
case of the State against James O'Reilly
Will be called for trial;
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

Balbriggan, Lisle and Gauze Under
shirts at Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

Owing to extensive improvements at
our establishment this summer, we offer
stock at cost. Appel Bros.'-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

savannah MORNING NEWS. Savannah
Weekly News, Family story Paper, Fire
side Companion, New York Ledger, New
York Weekly, Saturday Night. Beale's
Weekly, North American Review for
July, Young Ladies' journal for July,
outing for july, Godey'e for july, New
York Dailies, Boston Herald, Baltimore
Sun, Philadelphia Press. New York Daily
Sporting World New York Daily Morning
journal, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago
Daily News. Atlanta Constitution. Phila-
delphia Times, Macon Telegraph and
Messenger, Augusta Chronicle, Florida
Tlmes-t 'nlOn, Charleston News aud Cou-
rier, New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
White and Colored Yachting Shirts a
AnnnlnltV AZ Hnlainrarin. "A Whitaker
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

The nobbiest line of Straw Hats at APP
pei Bros Clothing at cost, to make room
for Improvements to their establishment
this summer.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
Reed a Carnrick's sodium Hypochlo.

Recommended by the Committe. OF ub-
lie Health Association as hyperion and
least expensive of all d,sihfectaats and
germeides. Cholera, IJipbtheriu, Fevers.
Malaria. etc, prevaaited by its use. Sold
everywhere. SEED for pamphlet. REED
d CARNRIC.., 1s2 Fulton street, New
YOrk,-Atjr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
TIE FOREIGN TRADE.
The Bureau of Navigation and Spanish
CoRstiug Vessels.

Ine lOliOWlng communication received
yesterday by Collector T. f. Johnson VIII
be of interest to those engaged in the ship
ping trade and masters OF vessels:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June Is, 1855.
Collector Customs. SdBGnaGh, ga:
DEAR SIR have TO state for the inforna-
ton Of yourself. and of all concerned, that
this Office is apprsed by the United States
Consul at Lisbon, through the Department OF
State that, by royal decree, dated April rs
last, privilege Of engaging IN the coasting
trade is conceded To all foreign vessels
trading between the Portuguese III
tramarine provinces east of the
Cape OF Good Hope, that Is with
Mozambique, Portuguese, India, Macao and
TimOr and the Portuguese ports Of the Eu-
ropean continent and adjacent islands, APP
plying to such vessels the rules existing or
which may be hereafter established for ma
tional portuguesel ships, thus modifying Ar
tiele 1915 OF the Commercial Code OF Pnrtu
gal. The coasting trade between the ports of
the mother country and the adjacent islands,
as well as with the Portuguese ports of the
west coast OF Africa, rema,us exclusively re-
served q now % the national nag, as specified
by the laws Of Portugal in force.
Very respectfully, JARVIS PATTON,
Comm Missioner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

The incest line of Spring Clothing In
the city, at Appel Bros, and sold at New
York cost, TO make room for improve
ments.--Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

AZ 3 o'clock last evening the remains OF
Mrs. George A. Mercer were borne rever-
entity into Christ Church The sacred
edifIce was thronged with friends Of the
stricken family. As the cortego drew up
before the door, DR.. Boone advanced
down the aisle to the entrance.
Delicate, fragrant, beautiful flowers,
tributes Of respect TO the memory of the
dead. concealed the face OF the casket
from view. As the procession entered
the church the rector repeated the service
beginning ~ am the resurrection and
the life" The organ peRlod out soft,
low funeral strains as the body was car
ried TO the altar by Capt. W. W. Gordon,
Gen. Robert H. Anderson, Messrs.
Il. l.. Mercer, Joseph Clay. 4. s. CLAY.
j. n. Johnston, II, r. Bolts aud George
n Nichols. The hereayed husband with
Inc motherlees daughter and sous aud
Qtner members OF tho family followed
sadly.
Many beautiful floral designs, harps,
crowns, CROSSES aud pillows were carried
by the mouruers. The impressive cere-
mony and the solemn direes over. the dend
wac again placed 10 the plumed hearsc.
aud. followed by large number Of car
riages' was borne slowly away to Bona
venture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
gooks, Stationery, ctr.
ON TIE SPOT

OUR Mr.. II. c. DAVIS is now in the NORTH
" ern market. He Is sending us on ever
steamer bargains in our line Of goods. Loo
at this:
500 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES ate
a box.
400 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES at
a box.
300 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES,
luminated at 20c. box.
200 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES,
Illuminated, at csc. box.
100 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES, |
Illuminated, at 30c. box.
100 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES,
Illuminated, at 35e. box.
100 boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES,
Illuminated, at 4Nc. box.
leo boxes PAPER and ENVELOPES, /
Illuminated, at soc. box.
geo boxes MOURNING PAPER and EN-
VELOPES at Doc. box.
Our stores will be enlarged July l. Unit
that time come and carry of our stock at you
own prices.
Can't we sell you an ESTEY ORGAN?
DAVIS BROS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

Underwear and Hosiery speciality at
Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
Merchants and Machanics' loan Asso

WefVhhhts ana WUoHHnIcsl LOAN hsHO-
citation.
Tie annual election OF the Merchants
ana Mechanics loh Association was
heid iast night. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
Daniel q. Purse.
ifeasurer-Alhert Wyliy.
secretary Joseph l.. Whatley.
:, directors john q. Rowland, BENJAMIN
=, y Levy, samuel J. wheaton. Henry j.
Nesefi Geo. \. Byrueg, Martin nelmken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18

White and Colored Yachting Shirts
speciality a. Belsinger's, "A Whitaker
glrogt. --1dr,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
The Glitv COURT.

The court then adjourned until to-mOr-
row morning at 10 o'clock.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12
THE INSIDE TRACK.

He came to the bower of her love
Twanging his sweet guitar;
He called her in song his snow-white dove,
His lily, his fair, bright star,
While I sat close by the brown-eyed maid
And helped her enjoy her serenade.
He sang that his love was beyond compare
His voice was sweet as his song);
He said she was pure and gentle and fair,
And told her he wasn't far wrong,
don't know whether he heard me or not,
For his string snapped like pistol shot,
He toldshow he loved her DER and DER,
With passion in every word,
In songs that never knew before,
And sweeter ones ne'er were heard
But the night dews looSened his guitar
strings
And they buzzed ont of tune like crazy things
He sang and he played till the moon was high
Oh, sweet was the love-born strain;
And the night caught up each tremulous sigh
And echoed each sweet refrain;
But laughed when a beetle flew down his
throat,
And choked in snort his highest note.
She liked it, and did-just so-so:
was glad to hear his lay:
even echoed him, soft and low,
When he sang what 1 wanted to say.
Till Ut last 1 leaned from the window, and
then
/ thanked him, and asked him to call again;
And then he went away.
Prom the Brooklyn Eagle
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12

soon became corporal and then sergeant,
and upon the election of Capt. NaylOr as
major was made captain in March. 1888.
His command i'm its work gives proof of a
good and competent officer.
CAPT. w. G. BRONSON
is the efficient captain of Company K of
Saltwater, and was elected in February,
1884. from the ranks of private citizenship.
He had no military education previous to
his accepting the position, but by studiOus
endeavOrs has mastered a goOdly part of
Upton, and his company, the largest in
camp, is evidence of it. His men think the
world of him, and swear by him from the
word go.
CAPT. ]. d. oSGoOD,
commanding company l of Minneapolis,
began his career rs a militia man in 1869 as
a member of the Portland, Ne, cadets
When he left his Eastern home he enjoyed
the position OF retired first lieutenant and
honorary member of the cadets. When
company was formed he was chosen first
lieutenant, and upon the promotion of
Capt. Reeve was chosen captain. He is a
good and efficient drillmaSter, as his COM
pany plainly shows.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12


is the commander of Company z, ST. Paul,
and the son of Russell Blakeley. He re-
ceived his commission as captain in 0ctO-
Der, 1882. He is a good drillmaster and
his command is devoted to him. He has
had thorough education in the tactics,
and was a close student and is considered
well-pOSted man. He isvery pleasant APP
pearing and is quite favorite in camp.
CAPT. A. p. PIERCE
wears two bars as commander of Company
G, Red Wing, and was made such on the or
ganiZation of the company in February.
1888. He received a military education at
the Shattuck school at Faribault, where he
commanded company. He has an excel
lent voice for commander and can be dis
tinctly heard all over the parade ground.
His men think him par excellence as an
officer and a gentleman. His discipline
while on drill compels his men TO execute
the.movements promptly''and with precision.
CAPT. S. W. LEAvITT
is the commander of Company II, Litch-
field, has been the captain since the organ
ization of the company in 1888. During
the war he was second sergeant in the Fiji
teenth New Hampshire. From the close
of the war until the organization of the
present company he had little or nothing to
do with military matters. He has been a
resident of Litchfield for fourteen years,
and is much thought of by his company.
As drillmaster his war experience comes
to his assistance, and his command shows
the hand of tutor of knowledge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12
A Soldiers Life One of Hardship, but the
First Regiment Manages to
Endure it.
A Picture Gallery of the Officers of
the Regiment Now at
Camp Bend.
: All of Them Notable for Their CAL
liant Military Bearing and Sol
1 dierly Appearance.
n Btrd's-Eye View of the Camp,
Showing the Arrangement
of the Tents.
Citizen Soldiers.

It's great to be a soldier. The life and
death of warrior have been the theme of
much burning rhetoric, many heart-thrill-
ing poems and many soul-stirring songs.
TO court grim-visaged war, to wear brass
buttons and gold lace, to shoot and kill
ones fellow beings, to live on bareback and
sleep on the snow of a cold night without a
blanket, to paralyze the ladies with ones
uniform, to iTTigate the battlefield with
ones gore, and at last to die bloody
death-these are some experiences which
make soldiers life one of great glory and
pleasure. 1t is not strange that the private
citizen frequently has a hankering
after the experiences, an appetite for which
he finds satisfaction more or less complete
in national guards and state militia organi-
Zations, where are the pOmp and pageantry
Of war, its glory and discipline, without
its rude alarums and bloOdShed. 1t is an
imitation of army life that seems amusing
sometimes to outsiders who do not partici-
pate in the desire for military renown, and
who consider that in peace there's nothing
so becomes man as modest stiffness and
humility. But it is to these state troops
that we look for protection when the blast
would emulate the action of the tiger,
stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
disguise fair nature with hard-favored rage,
and while the atmosphere seems
charged with impending conflict between
irreconclable classes of humanity, it is with
an added sense of comfort and safety that
we see the militia parading the streets.
THE MINNESOTA GUARD.
In her state SOldiery Minnesota has much
to congratulate herself about. Officers and
men both take great pride in the organiza-
ton, and by constant study and drill have
succeeded in giving the North Star militia
an enyiable position among the state troops
of the country. Special attention is di-
rected to the Minnesota National guard just
now, it being the season of the annual en-
campmentS. one of which. that of the First
regiment, is now progressing at White
Bear. This regiment is eXcellently off
cered and drilled, and the visitor to the
camp finds everything conducted with the
strictest military discipline.
The unfortunate court-martial proceed
ingS against Col. Bend, which resulted i'll
preventing him from commanding the camp,
while they have caused much feeling, have
had no bad effect upon the attendance, and
the men work well under the rule of Lieut..
Col. Harrison. Thus far during the camp
a marked improvement has been made from
day to day, and this comes from the eff
cheney of the officers. A brief sketch of
those officers who wear shoulder knots
will not be amiSs, in order that the citi-
ZenS of the state may see and know those
who are always ready to defend the rights
Of the state
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12
THE STANTESE SNAKES.
A Very ScaIy Pair of Twins Seen i'm
the WiIds OF West Virginia.

Wheeling Intelligencer.
BraxtOn county can down the state on
snake wonders. A gentleman living not far
from the county seat lately succeeded in
capturing a snake or pair of snakes cor
responding to the SiameSe twins. The rep
tile has two heads and two tails, and the
balance of the body looks like that of a
single snake, with the exception of slight
depression both above and below, extend
ing the entire length. The bodies join
about six inches from the heads, the tails
are almost foot long after leaving the
body, while the length of the proportion
Joined is two feet and nine inches. The
twins were first seen two weeks ago by a
little son of the gentleman who possesses
the wonder, who told his father what he
had seen, and showed him the track cross
ing the road.
The gentleman made a thorough search
at the time, but failed to capture the prize
He, however, ran across it a few days
since, and succeeded in nOosing and taking
1t captive. Both the snakes are jet black,
with yellow ring just behind the head.
They both eat, and in travelling seem to be
wholly of the same opinion as to direction,
ETC., stopping at precisely the same time,
and appearing to have one mind about
everything.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-12
YESTERDAY IN-CAMP.
The Sergeants' Ranquet--The Shoot
at the Range--Camp Incidents.


Yesterday at Camp Bend was '.just too
is what the ladies said. The sun Streamed
down on the unshaded camp, however, in
the same manner it must have done at Fred
ericktOwn on the memorable day that Bar
bara Fretchie picked up the flag the
men hauled down." The camp
guards; protected their necks and
ears with handkerchiefs and towels.
The morning gun doomed at the usual hour
and men reported at roll call. They then
took cup of coffee and crust of bread
and went out on battalion drill under the
command of Maj. Reeve, who drilled them
for short time and then turned them over
TO the lieutenant colonel. The movements
executed were much more difficult than those
of the day before and consequently required
more instruction. Between the hours of 0
in the morning and noon the camp was I'M
usually quiet, most of the boys being either
at the range shooting or roaming around
the lake. AT the time of battalion
drill the artillery was at work, and their
movements were much more regular
than they were the first day. The horses
have become used to the rapid drill and the
firing of the guns. The work passed off
very smoothly, without an accident, and the
members feel that it has done them much
good.
THE BANQUET.
At 10 o'clock the SergeantS of the regi-
ment sat down to a banquet at Hotel
Chateaugay. Those who took part in the
festivities were: Sergts. j. L. AmOry, Com
pany A, Minneapolis; B. W. Ball, Com
pany b, Minneapolis; W. II. Welch, Com
pany c, st. Paul; G.. ROedler, Company ID,
st. Paul; S. Gilbert, Company Z, st. Paul;
A. j. EIkins, Company f. Fergus Falls,
(sent regrets); +. Kingman, Company C.,
Red Wing, regrets; \. Anderson,
Company H, Litehfield; c. S.
Bartrand. Company 1, Minneapolis;
W. L. EastOn, Company K, Saltwater;
first principal musician, Sergt. Neal, st.
Paul; quartermaster sergeants as repre-
sented by Company G.: z. Nally, Company
a; Sergt. Fisher, Company b; Sergt.
Stephenson, Company c; Corporal Haupt,
Company ID; Corporal Mott, Company E;
Sergt. VitZhun, Company III; Cor
poral ZelliSon, Company X. The ban
quet was given in room IS.
POSTMASTER Sergt. Gilbert, Company f.,
offered toast to Col. Bend. which was
drunk with great gusto. Sergt. Ball, Com
pany b, responded to the toast to Lieut..
Col. HarrisOn; Sergt. AmOry, Company A,
answered to Our Captains; Sergt. Weleh to
Our Guard Details, and Sergt. Bartraut to
the First Regiment. During the repaSt a
resolution was passed for the formation of
4 Sergeants' association, and constitution
will be made ready by Monday morning.
The afternoon was spent by good many
at the rifle range. The dress parade in the
evening was largely attended by st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Saltwater visitors. In the
attended a concert and hop at Hotel Cha
teaugay.
The shooting at the range yesterday was
rather scattering and not so many men
shot. The scores for the day are as follows: