Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-13

gallons of claret wine was imported by
CUBAN merchants of Key West from Ha-
vana during the month of October.
While repairing watch in Enterprise
last week, jeweler discovered an in
scription on the inside case of the watch
that the watch was repaired Feb. 10. 1926.
PENSACOLA has not yet raised her quar-
antine restrictions. The salary of pot
inspector has been fixed at $125 per
$40.
Charles l.. Fildes has shipped the mate
rial OF the former Bee, recent ( lain Deal
er and late Chronicle, of Gainesville, to
Jacksonville, where he will shotly start a
paper.
A sign near Shivery's new building, at
Gainesville, reads: "No sInoaking aloud
here" An industrious colored woman in
the city has sign which reads: 81 re-
pare tinwair."
The new loan and building association
at Pensacola is growing in favor rapidly
among the citizens, and new shares are
being rapidly taken up. Over 900 shares
have been subscribed for.
j. l.. Barker, of Fort Denaud, formerly
school teacher at that place, was found
dead in his bed, shot through the head,
with his gun lying beside him 1t is sup
pO56u uc
There is now a movement on foot to
consolidate the Alachua cornet band and
Guards of Gainesville, thereby making
quite an addition to the Guards roll OF
membership, besides having a military
band.
Gov. Drew is in Washington. He had
long conference with the President
upon the general status Of political mat
ters in Florida, and in relation to ap-
pointments. The consultation was by in
vitatiOn of MIR. Cleveland.
Up to Wednesday morning City Clerk
Maura, OF Pensacola, had registered
5000 10 of outstanding scrip issued by
administrations under the old regime.
The present provisional government has
issued no promises to pay"
D. S. Mckay and W. T. Haskins, of
Tampa, have been appointed inspectors
by Collector Harris. Another will have
to be put on when the Plant steamers ar
rive to facilitate examination of baggage,
etc., so as not to delay the mail.
The increased attendance at the school
at Orlando necessitated the formation of
another department, and the trustees
elected Mrs. Smith as teacher for the
same. She relieves the other teachers OF
about 20 OF the smaller children.
B. NJ. Miller, formerly of Palatka, and
recently the business manager of the Sew
lille Company, has resigned the position on
account OF having formed a desirable CO.
partnership with well-known law firm
of Wisconsin, and will practice his pro-
fession in that State.
Capt. Montgomery and a man named
Dixon from the fish ranch at Punta Russo,
while out sailing on Oct. %, capsized in
a squall. Capt. Montgomery saved him
self by hanging on to spar. Dixon was
drowned, and at last accounts his body
had not been recovered. Dixon was from
North Carolina.
The City Commissioners of Pensacola
have referred the question of rightful
ownership to certain city property TO
their attorney. This has reference alone
to lands said to belong to the municipal
corporation by Spanish treaty, but which
have, by some means, passed into the pos
session of private individuals.
The strike among the 'lOngshoremen at
Key West is still in full force. The steam
ship companies refuse to meet the labor
ers. and they work their cooks, stewards,
walters, seamen, firemen and every other
contingent. The men have quietly agreed
to make no disturbance, believing that
their cause is just one and will triumph.
During the squat last Saturday even
luz bnC Al VI OOlln Inc. BlIudbGu
on PalatOX wharf, Pensacola, was blown
of its pillows, while adjoining buildings
were struck with an ague. In sailo''s
parlance, the Pine habitation is now
down by the stern, SLIGHTLY listed and fore
rigging damaged. The use of few jack
screws will soon remedy the crooks now
observable.
Deputy Sheriff R. l.. Wall, has brought
to Palatka, Pat Orman, a burly negro
from lnterlachen, who was arrested on a
charge of assault with intent to kill. On
Sunday last, he made a brutal assault on
1is wife with Ratchet, and cut several
fearful gashes on her face and head, terri
bly, mutilating her. He accuses his wife
of intdelity, and the ''green-eyed mon
stor" so enraged him that he tried to kill
her.
Tramps are getting TO be not only nu-
merous and annoying at Pensacola. but
their conduct in some instances has been
alarming. One of these fellows recently
went to house, and becoming enraged
by the refusal of the lady of the house to
furnish him with provisions, became abu-
sive and finally seized her by the throat
bat her cries for help caused him to desist
and leave the place rapidly; unfortunate
ly he succeeded in getting away before
the arrival Of assistance.
1e0ShcDid <1LbdftCt- Gu1EttSs One OF our
very portiy citizens was showing a lot Of
strangers around town the other day, and
pointing out the beauties and pecuIIarities
Of We old city, a friend asked us the fol-
lowing question: "What character men,
toned In the Bible does - remind YOU
OF now?" "Never regarded him from a
scriptural point OF view, but as he's a
little bald, perhaps its Elijah" "Of your
base entirely, old fel. Can't you see that
he's a regular Pauncheous Pilot"
d. Pohaski, now in Key West, has re-
ceived cable message from his brother.
Z. Pohlaski, to purchase proper site Tor
2 factory and warehouse, and sufficient
grounds attached where a number OF cot
tages can be erected for the use Of the
operatives in their employ. Mr.. POhlaski
bias purchased the lot owned by ID. Il.
Sweeny, on Division street, with an area
Of about two acres, and he contemplates
bringing out an architect who will put no
line Of cottages similar TO those at Long
Branch, n. j. The amount intended TO
be placed In these buildings will be about
$4,000.
Farm Facts.