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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
FROM fhe AtlantO tGd.) JoNTNdl.

EFOtt we a ttdfttU Ud.l UoNfTtNts
What Is there in this statement to the
effect that you ave undertaken to organ
lie a company Tor the purpose OF building
an electric railway TO DECATUR" was
asked OF Mr.. Samuel w. Goode this morn
ing by a journal reporter.
The statement is erroneous 20 some
extent" was the reply. al have not I'M
dertaken, or agreed to undertake, the or
ganization Of such a railway. but have
been informing myself on the subject
with view 10 helping in the enterprise
should it be undertaken. 4 reliable gem
tleman proposes to build the line
from here to Decatur, using steel
rails, twenty-tour pounds Per yard,
ON the turnpike road, including
switches, for the sum of $4,000, and II he
be awarded the contract, will take $500
of this sum in stock. The electric appa-
ratus for operating a train OF two hun
dred passengers per trip, including mo-
tor, electric generator, poles, SIX miles OF
wire engine and boiler complete. will
cost 1000, the freight being additional.
The Electric company will take at least
$4,000 OF this sum. This makes the total
cost SD 800, OF which $500 can be paid
In stock. The company guarantees the
successful operation OF the plant, and q
speed of twenty miles per hour. The
riYht of way over the turnpike road, am
informed, can be had on most
reasonable terms, and those who con-
troll it will contribute to building and
equipping the road and besides will make
no charge for the $4,000 already ex-
pended in culverts, grading, etc. IL the
owners and residents along the line, and
at the terminI, show a Jealous interest in
this ma ter, the railway can soon be in
successful operation. Such convenient
transportation facilities as this line would
afford, will enhance the value of property
at Decatur and for a mile around it, and
between 1t ana Atlanta, enough to pay
for the road ten times over.
The cost of operating the electric rail-
road is much less than tnat for running
horse cars. Taking 90 cars per day of l6
hours as basis, the cost per car with
horses is estimated at about So or; and
with electricity, each car per day Of l6
hours is about 81 81. Now, you see how
far have progressed In the matter. |
have simply been gathering the facts, but
have made no contract TO undertake the
organization of a company. However, it
would give me great pleasure TO forward
the enterprise, as it does always to pro-
more anything OF advantage TO Atlanta,
and her growing suburbs and adjacent
towns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

Prem tAs GuyfOn tGa.l CAroRicls.
The legal fraternity Of Savannah as a
general rule do not tarry long with us.
much TO the regret Of many OF our people.
They are really a whole souled set Of Jolly
fellows, and will compare favOrably with
any IN this whole land. IL 10 reported
that one OF them was heard 70 say that he
would stay longer but for the fact that IL
was 80 ''dry," that he could not find any
thing In relieve the dust which had ao-
cumulated IN his throat, except a little
scuppernong. which mad 20 be taken be-
hind bottled doors and from an old field
gourd. That gentleman has some Of the
requisites which 90 TO make up q first
class CONGRESSMAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
Attempt to Rescue a Prisoner.

Atlanta (G8.) Cor. Macon Telegraph.
Rather bold attempt WAS made last
night at Plainville, Gordon county. 10
rescue IL. NJ. Thomas, prisoner, from
Deputy United States Marshal Carter.
At Reeves station early yesterday the
marshal was warned that he was not
wanted in that neighborhood, and that ii
would not be safe for him to remain.
Marshal Carter is known 10 be one of the
bravest men in the internal revenue en-
plOy. H. told the person warning him
that he might be assassinated, but ne was
there on business, and he would perform
it in spite OF every and all threats. Later
in the day he arrested Thomas. AS a
prudent precautiOn he left Reeves station
early and went to Plainsville. four and a
half miles distant, to await the train.
which was due at IL O'Clock p. m.
While at the PlatuVliie station await
ing ith the prisoner and a guard. a man
entered the room and said 10 Thomas:
"What are you doing here"
Thomas replied: swell, l am here
with these boys"
"Well they have no right to have you
here. Here, want to see you outside
the door"
The marshal addressed the stranger
and told him he could not allow the prls-
oner to go outside. The stranger re-
SpOuu u
Il understand YOU have arrested this
man without authority, and you can't take
him."
The marshal said the prisoner was in
custody, and he was going to take him
away,
With an oath, the stranger said he
would see that the prisoner was not car
RED, if he had to call on his crowd.
Going to the door, he threw it open and
SAID:
Here, boys, fire right in here"
Three shots were fired by the outsiders.
The marshsl had drawn his pistol az the
door was thrown open, and he fired twice
The marshal covering the prisoner
with his weapon said:
TEL your friends that if they fire again
I'll blow your brains out. My safety
rests now on your life"
The prisoner, who had started to 90
out, obeyed the marshal, and his pleading
with his wOuld-be rescuers to save his
life, caused the firing to cease. The mar
shall arrived TO-DAY with his prisoner.
the names OF several OF the rescuers
are known, and it is expected that they
will be arrested promptly.
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Prohibition in Georgia.

Early county votes on prohibition Tues
day.
There are eight practising physicians in
TaliWerrO county, and all but one are ad-
vorat4s Of prohibition.
W. A. Pledger, who worked and spoke
against whisky in Athens, is now speak
INK and working for whisky in Atlanta.
Among his other groundless statements,
he charged that prohibition had seriously
injured the business of Athens. In reply
To his statements, a number OF coiored
men Of Athens say tat their business has
Improved since prohibition went into Ell
feet.
Albany Nedium: The tax book shows
that colored men pay tax on $50, 900 worth
o property in Albany. We do not know
single property owner among them who
is a trequenter OF barrOoms. There may
he such, but if so we do not know them.
Those who have purchased homes have,
as general thing, avoided the tempta-
ton to spend their hard earnings tor
whisky. But the property-owners among
the cOlOred people of Albany are few IN
number. compared with the number who
do not own property. There is but one
source of salvation for those who squan-
der their money for whisky, and that is
prohibition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
A Beautiful Bird.

Wednesday afternoon Edwin HOdgkins
took his gun and went into the swamps
below Macon to hunt. While engaged in
that pursuit he saw an immense white
bird flying over him. He fired at IL aud
broke its right wing. The bird fell 10 the
ground quite near the boy, and at once
began to show fight. Hodgkins fred at it
again and killed 1t.
The bird was taken to the city and
placed on exhibition at the Capitol bans
From the tip Of its toes to the tip OF It's
bill IL measured six feet, and from the end
measured seven feet Its plumage is ex-
quisitely beautiful. The ends OF the
wings are black, but all other parts are
perfectly white. Some Of the wing feath-
ers are fringed and curled like those OF
the ostrich, aud are equally as beautiful.
The bird Is Of the crane species.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

An eagle measuring 81 inches from
tip TO tip, was killed near Lexington a
few days ago.
Every drayman in Griffin followed a
dead mule 10 its last resting place Fri
day. The animal wasaged, had been
very faithful. and much abused. The
novel funeral procession was a tribute to
the merits OF the dead. rfs
Lexington Echo: Hamp AcWhorter
went ali the way 10 Greene county 70 get,
what he said, the best coon dog in the
State. To his certain knowledge, he had
caught 1000 coons. He rot the dog, and
went hunting Tuesday morning last. In
n few minutes after tney tad reached the
woods the dog freed IN the hollow Of
huge white-oak tree. Joe smith was sent
a mile after an ak. and IL took he aud
Hamp an hour 10 cut into the hollow,
where they found a half-grown rabbit,
scared half 70 death. AZ the hunters did
the cutting, the dog sat TO one side and
licked himself, with confident air that
he had done hIs part, and be had. Next
morning he finished the lob by going
home with a can b his tail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
"Tree Coon skins For Sale. y

From the Brunsnjck tGa.) Adyertser.
Capt. Barney Dart told US a good story
this week that will bear going in print
Among The best known steamboat cap
tans of these waters was old Capt. King,
and who is there that does not remember
mis- pOrtly form and gentlemanly hearing.
just before the breaking out OF the late
war, our hero commanded the good steam
err Welaka, plying between Savannah and
Jacksonville. AT HamiltOn-now St. ST.
mons mills-was a wharf tor the cOnven-
fence OF the people of the island, where
the steamboats, stopped when signaled.
Capt. King was passing one day in COM
mand of the boat, when cOored man APP
peared on the dock and waved down the
steamer. With much difficulty the Cap
tain grounded TO-" and came up to the
wharf, supposing the cOIored man the
runner tor some white family OF the
islan0 who wished to take passage
Reaching the wharf, and seeing no passpn-
gers in sight, Capt. X. thus accosted the
cOlnred man:
Where are the passengers '
Negro-''Y ent no passenger, sir. Jist
stop you fer ak you what de price Of coon
skin in Savannah; bab tree fer SELL"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
t was a bundle Of fodder!
Brunson Briefs.

BRUNsoN, S. c., Nov. ia negro EN-.
ployed at the ginhouse OF Mayor J. p
LOYett, Of this place, Nov. 3 was, through
carelessness, caught by the gin, cutting
up one leg so badly that it was amputated
ABOVE the knee. But for worthless cloth
ing his body would likely have met the
same fate.
The Brunson graded school allowed { as
per request Of patrOns) all students 10
attend services at the Methodist church
last Thursday. Nov. o. During the serVi-
ces one schoolbov stabbed another in the
arm. The wound will not prove fatal.
The Council failed % act for want of
jurisdiction, and turned the evidence over
10 a justice. The church may prose-
cute.
Monday one negro stabbed another on
the streets, infictng a bad wound. Though
near the heart IL is not likely to prove
fatal. The assailant fled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
;uhGMAN TOBACCO CURE co.
DURHAM, ". O., U. s. A.
THE LIFE LESSON
Learned by a Prominent Hudson Odd
Fellow.
FrOD, ne Budson ~. ~ Re0iator.

From The BudsOn ". " Re0fstef.
Mr.. John Citing, a faithful Odd Fellow Past
Grand, Lindenwald, No. li2l and a member Of
the Il tptist Church, saYs: Il have been. as
mos OF my Aequantances In Hudson know,
sufferer from dyspepsia for ten years. Begin
ming with indigestion. sour stomach and Hat
ulence, became 40 weak that my bOay be-
came burden too heavy TO carry, and my
mind was weighted down by gloomy des-
prndency. After eating felt as II had
ball Of glowing iron 10 my stomach; my aldo
men would bloat and I was afflicted almost
constantly. with a SICK headache. lady,
learning ~ ny condition, advised me To use
DIR. DAVID KENNEDY's FAYORITE REM
EDY, telling me what an infinite deal Of good
10 had done her and others whom she knew.
/ began taking " IN the latter part OF August,
and used altogether only three hotties,
when It achieved in nae the most wonderful
Improvement. ! have now gained flesh, and
feel stronger, better and happier than have
In ten wears. FANDRITE REMEDY cured
my friend. X. Y. Hermann, Of Ghent, Of the
lingering remains Of malarial fever and Of
billl0uaneee mr. Harvey Thomas. the grocer
on Warren street, Just below the WOri House,
aayB that IL q had wonderfully good effects
upon him. Scores Of my acqunin ances say
that, having once tired 10. they would never
children aud found ~ the best medicine ! I'VE
ever known Tor regulating their bowels and
purifying their blood. The knowledge OF this
medicine deem the greatest le6sOn OF physi-
cal lifo."
4 Battle and Its yictOry.-"I carried the
burden OF dyspepsia about AL my lifo,n said
Mrs Pierce. a lady eighty years old, residing
ago began takihg Or David Kennedy's Pa
yorte Remery'-0f ROndout. you know-and
10 has given mo more ambition and strength
than have had since I WAS young"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
200 Souirrcis
From me Barneseiilo tGoJ Gaze

From me BdrnesUiAe ga Gazette.
Ed Howell, who lives about miles
West Of GAINESVILLE, and In the neighbour
hood OF Potato Greek, was In town Satur-
day morning with basket on his arm
containing 20 squirrel carcasses, cleaned
and all ready for the griniron. Mr. How
ell sad be bad been Tor The past two
months consuming mis- leisure In shooting
squirrels in the forest along the creek.
During the past two months be has killed
and brought TO barnesville. and sold at 10
cents each 300 squirrels. tie has a shot
time. He hfs dog that never
leaves his side except 10 go after the
squirrel when be falls 20 the ground, after
being shot. As soon ne the game falls 70
the ground the do brings Il 70 his master,
and sits quietly until the gun brings
down another.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

IRON me Hdrf61ltO1 (Gd.) Ct3pper.
Some time since several kegs of whisky,
marked to f. l.. Howell, Warrenton. Ga,
appeared at our depot. The TACT created
quite sensation, and soon a story was
2 ing the rounds to the effect that Flay
Howell was running an underground
whisky business IN connection with his
grocery store. AS the sensation grew
older the old sober moralists of the town
shook their heads with suspicion, and the
wet ticket stroked their Adams apples
with delight over the prospects of
an early drink. In fact, some went 30
far as to say that they could even smell
the fumes of liquor in passing Mr.. How
ellis store. The latter gentleman was
naturally very indignant over the part he
was innocently playing in very obnOX-
ious affair and immed iately set himself
at work to ferret out the matter. Seeing
that the whisky was shipped from
the wholesale liquor establishment
of Messrs. Reab, O'Connor Il Baily
of Augusta, he ordered it returned and
wrote the firm requesting an explana-
any dealings with the house of these gen.
tiemen, and could not understand why
su h goods had been consigned 10 him. A
few DAYS later Mr.. Howell received let
Ter from Messrs. Reab, 0COnnoT & Baiy,
which stated that the whisky was intend
ed for a party at Washington, Ga. and the
fact that it had been addressed to War
renton was a mistake OF their shipping
clerk.
Mr.. Howell IS not at all satisfied about
the matter, and from information received
from private sources is inclined To believe
that he has been made the victim of
scheme said to be inaugurated among the
liquor men to promote the sale OF their
merchandise in prohibition counties. A
suit for damages is not at all improbable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

From the Stoains6oro tGa) Pine Forest.
The county school commissioners
should look well, before paying the school
bills of some of the colored teachers. We
learn from a reliable source, that several
are teaching everything from years old
up to %, and charging the county for il.
We are satisfied that the one who taught
in Swainsboro had scholars far beyond
the public school age. The good citizens
Of Emanuel have enough TO pay for
the negro's schooling while their own
children have 20 forego the benefits OF the
public fund, without paying money to
school the whole negro population Of the
county. One gentleman told us that
about one aud half miles from where be
taught there was a negro school, and,
while he drew about $40, they drew about
$50. Be says he l. confident the negro
had a dozen scholars over age. This ia an
outrage, and should be closely looked
N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
A BIT of History.

From, the Thoa,aaCiHe tGa.) Enterprise.
DR.. T. S. Hopkins has in his office on
Crawford street combined book case and
writing desk that has a history. In 1890
when George Washington visited Savan-
nah he was entertained at the historic
yellow House," on South Broad street,
hi use.
For years after President Washington
bad visited Savannah the furniture OF the
yellow house" remained intact. IL be-
came necessary at last, however, 10 make
change, and II was sold 1t auction.
The bookcase was sold with the rest, and
fell into the hands OF a Mr.. Denham, who
subsequently gave or otherwise disposed
Of il TO Mr. Gignilliat, the father Of Mrs.
Dr.. Hopkins. For years it has remained
unused, but the Or. has had Capt. Raynal
30 repair IT, and II Is now one OF the hand
soonest pieces Of furniture In the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
GEORGIA Thrift.

A movement Is on foot at Brunswick to
establish dry dock at that place.
The report OF the State Treasurer with
regard TO the payment OF interest on the
state debt has been verified by the Cover
nor, who Friday issued his warrant for
the sum of $25S, 220 so.
The contract for building the academy
Tor the Stephens high school at Crawford
vile has been let. Ii will be built on the
Liberty Hall lot just above the Methodist
inurch. The building complete will cost
about 1900.
Mr.. Kaufman, of Albany, the purchaser
OF the stock OF goods of Jonas Loeb, at
Bainbrid e, will give bond aud open his
store at once. Nearly $4,000 attachment
claims have been levied upon the stock.
and the bond will be gwen IN double this
amount.
The casing OF the Americus artesian
well Is down l 1856 feet and the drill is
down 1,425 feet, pecking away into a solid
rock, under which a big stream of water
is supposed to lie. The operators feel
more hopeful than ever before of striking
a bold stream.
Some taxpayers in Emanuel are under
the impression that all their land not
cleared and not under cultivation
should be- given in as wild and, and
10 " C1ui uSu ~ a. siCh iOI sew Sl al y ttls -
This is wrong. Wild land ls that owned
by parties living outside the county and
not cleared or under cultivation.
Walter c. Livingston, of Swainsboro,
left for savannah Thursday, where be pro-
proposes 10 locate in future and practice
law. The legal business Of the firm of
Livingston d Harrington has increased
to such an extent as to make It necessary
to locate branch Office at Savannah.
Mr.. Livingston will attend to the business
in savannah while Mr.. Harrington will do
the same at Swainsboro. The firm name
will not be changed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
She Painted at the Thought.

FrOni NE ugust1 bI.l Ne71s.
Friday morning, in the Recorders
Court, Matilda Goss appeared for trial
upon the charge of quarrelinR and cursing
on the public streets. The Recorder, after
thorough investigation Of the case,
found the defendant guilty and fined her
$ll 80. She did not have enough money
to pay her fine, so she was placed in the
prisoners box, where she sat unil court
was about TO adjourn. The lady felt so
mortified at being compelled TO 90 10 jail,
that she commenced crying, and while
the Sergeant was marshalling bis pris-
oners, Miss Goss stretched out her arms
and fell with a loud lament, and in very
graceful pose on the floor. She tainted
dead away, and remained Frustrated on
the cold court room floor until the ~ had
passed away. She was then sent to jail
for % DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
An \ mateur Fire-Hunter.

From The GUgt0R tG1.) Chronicle.
On the night of oct. "a Mr.. James
Helmly. who for the first time, started out
on fre-hunt. He soon saw a pair of
eyes, which proved TO be those OF deer,
at which he discharged his gun, but with
out the desired result. He proceeded a
little further and again saw eyes, at which
he fired, killing a coon. Being very well
pleased with his success he resolved to
try it again on Monday night following.
So making ready his pan and kindIing
wood be was off TO the field, soon he sees
pair OF eyes, he shoots and rushes up 10
his supposed deer. But on Investigation
he found that he bad shot his valuable
dog and thought that he had killed him.
But on the following Friday evening Mr..
Helmly and his family we're very agree
ably surprised to see their dog that was
hOna
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
A Sharp Trick.

Friday night negro girl played a sharp
trick on negro dude at the Union pas
senger depot at NJ aeon.
She wanted to leave the city on the
Georgia railroad train, but had neither
ticket nor money. She discovered that
the dude negro had ticket to the point to
which she wished TO go, and determined
to possess herself Of it. She walked up to
the dude and said:
"Mister, l want TO go into the depot to
see my father. They won't let me 90
through the gate without ticket. Please
lend me yours, and Pll give it back TO you
as soon as | come out.'
The dude consented, and the girl took
his ticket and disappeared.
He never saw her again.
She used his ticket 10 reach her destina-
ton.
His disgIIa ST NAV he ima0ined
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
silence Gives Consent.

From the Warrsaton G Ga Clipper.
A little boy in Warrenton visited his
aunt I'm the country, not long since. One
day at the dinner table the lady com
planned that jar Of faYorite preserves
had mysteriOusly disappeared from the
pantry. Each one present disclaimod any
knowledge Of the fact, except the little
last be was asked II be knew what had be-
come Of the missing fruit, wnen he re-
pliedi "My pa don't allow me 10 talk at
the IA blev
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

From tie hdcoR (Ga.) Telegraph.
Our country cousins were in town
Thursday to see the circus. One Of The
prettiest girls that ever MIXED COW or
turned a hoecake came tripping down
Cotton avenue in the morning and pre-
sented picture Of perfect health that
would do TO frame. The cherry cOlored
ribbon on her big straw hat only deep
ened the rosy tint on her cheeks and made
more luscious her ruby lips.
II was her first visit to town since pea
time ard perhaps it was for thisreason that
she held so tightly the hand OF the ga kish
young man at her side. But like all girls
she wanted to be in style, in spite of her
lack OF pin money and the disadvantages
of living out of town.
There were so many country girls in the
city that the Telegraph would not have
noticed them in these columns but for the
misfortune that hefell this particular
maiden. AS stated, she came tripping
down Cotton avenue. All at once she
gave little scream, and when a country
girl screams you may be sure that some
thing dreadful has happened, because she
doesn't mind n mouse or n COW as does her
city cousin. Her escort saw the pink
flush leave her cheek, and noticed tue
sudden and peculiar movement OF her of
band. He was somewhat startled, and
was about to leave her and run for a doe
tor when a bundle dropped mysteriOusly
to the sidewalk, just in front OF Kahn's
store.
1t was bundle of fodder!
There was n smoker from the crowd
and loud laugh from Dir. Kahn. The
pale cheeks OF the girl were now burning
with bushes as she pulled her mysti-
fed sweethr art away from the scene. The
poor girl was mortified. She had lost her
bustlel
Unable to buy the orthodox article, and
unwilling to visit the city unless she
could be fashionable, she had, In her
dilemma, utilized fodder, and it must be
confessed that for lightness and springi-
ness, fodder is well. suited to the purpose
when securely fastened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

Would you trust one dishonest enough
10 steal the reputation Of another, 10 make
tor You anYrhinarnespeoially your Thysio
NOT showing II what 10 may bBcbuil
po0hdedf How 70 tell the genuine s. ~.
mons iiTuf Regulator; Took FOR the clean
White Wrapper having q large red ia
The centre and Che signarire Of "a.
Zeliu X Go. on the side All 0thers are
tampar with them, however plnusibly
reoommenaed. health and life are TOO pre-
ci0us " eudanger.