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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
sCANLoNis BODY RECOVERED.


Pound Floating in the South Channel
and Brought to the City-The Coro-
ner's Inquest.
The search for the remains OF young
scanlon, who was drowned in South
channel on Sunday morning WAS resumed
yesterday by three parties. Two boats,
each taking party u four or five, left the
city early in the morning, and went as far
as Tybee. Failing to recover the body,
they returned 10 the city last night about
Z O'Clock The third party, consisting OF
Mike Mead, Thomas Frain, George Dunn,
VIM Corbett, John Degman, james De-
laney, Thomas Clancy, Thomas Farrell,
and one other young man left the city at
8 O'Clock in a sail boat.
When they had reRched point in the
South channel, about two miles below the
place where Scanlon was last seen ali1 e,
they were hailed by Capt. j. II. POstell
and Eugene filtOn. who we're in sail
boat, and coming towards the city. The
party answered the call, and Mr.. TIlton
Informed them that he had just seen the
body floating a short distance down the
river. Mr.. rilton offered TO give the party
tow, and the prefer was accepted. The
body was Overtaken Just as 10 was about
the South into the North channel.
Tue head and shoulders were out
OF the water, which at that place had
depth OF about ~ feet The face was
sunburnt, and one ear was partially eaten
on. The remains were wholly nude and
ola natural color. The body was promptly
lifted by the searching party into theiI
boat aud covered with coats in order e
shield IL from the sun. The body wa.
found about noon. The trip up the river
10 the city was a tedious one owing u
the fact that the wind was almost at d
calm.
At half-past four the body was placed
on the wharf 50 the foot Of West Broad
street. BY this time the face had swollen
and discoloratiOn had followed. Coroner
Dixon took charge OF the body and moved
II 10 the family residence on Simms
street, two doors west Of West Broad
street where an inquest was held last
night about 10 o'clock.
The testimony which was elected was
essentially q confederation Of the report
given in the NEWS, and the Jury AT.
tribute the death OF Scanlon to Academia
drowning. TIE funeral will take place
this morning At 10 o'clock. The iutermcnt
will be in the Cathedral cemetery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
ANARROw ESCAPE.
A Passenger Train Oyertskes Two Old
Negroes on High Treatle.

A Passenger Train OYertskes Two Old
Negroes ON High Treatie.
Engineer Trevor Rice, who handles the
throttle-yalye on No. 147, Of the Central
railroad, says that he never was 50 scared
as he was Sunday morning. His engine
is one Of the new ones recently turned
out Of the shope. AT 10 o'clock Sunday
morning he drew out Of Macon with q train
Of passenger coaches for savannah. Two
miles east Of the former city No. li7 was
laundering along at a high rate Of speed.
As he approached Walnut creek bridge
be saw an old man and woman on the
long trestle. They were moving slowly
and cautiously while the train WAS rush.
ing up behind them.
There seemed 10 be no possible escape
Tor the TWO, and for minute the
engineer and his hremen, Joseph DOOner
and Willie Storey, held their breath, exc
peciing the next moment 70 SEQ tue
mangled bodies flung on either side.
Almost 40 the same instant the man and
woman heard the rumbliug Of the coming
train ana looked back. As shH ana, the
old woman dropped between the ties and
disappeared. The man took two Or three
steps, turned around and waved bis
hands frantically for the engineer 20
stop. The air brakes made the
sparks hy from the wheels. which
ccaged turning within iew feet of the
frightened old negro. The two nremen
leaFed N. and ran rapidly along the
cfona-ties 70 The sD0t where the old
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11

United States Marshal Wade has re-
turned from a fortnights trip to Wash
ingtOn and Long Branch.
Among the arrivals at the Screven
house were: r. 7. Smile, Atlanta; r..
c. Dickinson. Thomasville; A. Block,
Thomasville; E. l.. Brown, Macon; j. w.
Arnold, Cairo, Ga; William Rich and
wife, Florida; Charles II. Castle, Cincin-
natl.
AT the Marshall house were: A. w.
Brown, Atlanta; j. X. Cohen, Tallahas-
see; g. Y. Myers, Brunswick; j. p. swim
del and wife, Jesup; E. T. Baker and wife,
Bakers Mills, Fla; II. g. Lewville, Flor
ida; William Howard, ThomasvIle; A.
w. Batin, South Carolina; John Brurs,
Pennsylvania; G.. r. Heard, Rocky Ford,
Ga; ;. Sabastin, Atlanta.
AT the Pulaski house we're: E. M. RAN
DAN and wife, Jacksonville; II. ID. Cha
pin. New YORK; j. 7. Booye, Somers Point,
n. j.; John Curtin. New York; Thomas
Martin, Button, S. G.
At the Harnett house were: 7. S.
Phillips and wife, and J. r. Miller, Phila-
delpnia; 6. w. Wright, Brunswick. Ga. !;
Aaron 5. Whipple, Tampa, Fla; w. H.
JudsOn and r. F.. Lawrence, LockpOrt, N.
Y; Mrs. l.. b. Brown, Hilton Head; w.
II. Barnes, Waycross; E. c. Heating and
A. 6. Wakeman, Memphis, Tenn; w. B..
Rice, Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11

Green Cove Spring: The sale of the G..
G. 5. Il NJ. railroad, on Monday. brought
together number of parties interested.
with several attorneys, representing
others, and quite crowd OftOwns- people,
who felt the importance of the event to all
OF us, Before the property was put up,
Col. Daniel gave notice Of the existence
Of contract between Dexter Hunter, Of
Jacksonville, and the railroad company
i'll relation TO the transfer OF logs
over the road. Mr.. Walker gave notice
OF a judgment lien of $500 in
force against the property The road bed
and rolling stock, with all franchises be-
longing TO the company, were then offered
by Mr.. Cooper, Master, and 800, 900 was bid
by Mr.. D. +. Greely, of Jacksonville. No
other BID being made, the property was
sold 70 him. Eight thousand acres Of
land, belonging to the company were then
offered and bid in by Mr.. Greedy. for 80
cents per acre. making a total OF $24, co.
Mr.. Greeley gave his name "a trustee for
himself ard others. The property
was bought by the .credi-
itOrs OF the road, and on We'd
nesday a new company WAS formed by
the present owners, nearly the whole debt
being represented by them. 1t is UNDER
stood that for The present the road will be
worked as it now is, but that negotiations
are going on for the sale of the road TO
parties who are willing and able to carry
on the project 10 Gainesville. A title
practically clear Of all incumbrance can
now be given for the property. and we
hope tbat work on the extension will soon
be resumed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
me German Picnic To-Dav

The Savannah Turn Nerein will to-day
celebrate the birth day of Water jain, the
founder OF the order. The members and
friends will 90 out to Montgomery and
spend the day there. The forenoon will be
given up to the picnic and the latter part
Of the afternoon 10 sports. Some forty
years ago Herr jain was the most widely
known athlete in Germany, and he or
ganiZed the union 20 which all German
athletic associations now belong. His
memory is kept green among the gym
nests, who once every year observe his
birthday and have good time. A shoot
ing contest and q ladies' foot race will be
among the events Of the afternoon. Hand.
some prizes are offered and a good exhibit
tion will be given. Trains VIII leave the
depot at 1928 and II a. m, and ., 3 20 aud
o D. m, and returning will leave Mont
gOmery at $40 $3.50 and 10 p. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11

woman disappeared. There down under
the ties and between the rails they found
her hanging by one arm, WITH her feet ~
fee: from The ground. Dooner reached
down and caught her, and with his COM
paNion pulled her up.
"Oh. mnssa. you hab saDed my life"
she exclaimed.
She aud her "ole man. were neither less
than 20 years old, and they were going 10
church they said. and added tnat when
they got there they would put ia special
prayer for their rescuers. Both OF the
young men are residents Of Savannah,
and acted promptly and with great pres
enCe of mind.
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PEACHES AND wArERMELONs.
The Season Pretty Well Over-A Light
Peach Crop and Low Prices.

The Season Pretty Well Over-A Light
Peach Crop and Low Prices.
"The peach season is dwindling down
To the little end" said fruit dealer
yesterday. "The crop has not been very
large, and the fruit has been smaller than
IL was last year. Savannah got the most
Of her supply from around Tennille."
"What varieties are coming in now|
he WAS asked.
"Principally the yellow" was the re-
ply. occasionally we get hold Of a crate
of pretty red fruit. but the times have been
few this season. They do not arrive in
good condition, and must be too ripe
when picked. One-third are specked by the
time they are on the stands. Prices are
not quite so good as in 1854, although
the crop is smaller. The reason of this is
the fruit is not prime. Just now half
bushel crates are selling for from 90 to
Toe, according TO quality"
Glow is the watermelon marketP
asked the reporter.
"rhere has not been much sale this
summer for some reason. The melons
were Of fair quality, but people would not
buy"
what was the reason 2"
"Well, that is hard TO answer. Either
money was scarce or the people were
afraid OF cholera mOrbus. They get queer
ideas into their heads some times, and
you can't make them believe but that n
ripe melon is unwholesome. l expect the
cholera scare had something to do with
depressing the market"
GLOW does the white flesh variety OF
melon sell -
Not as well as the red if the buyer
knows what heis getting. The colored
folks say that they are not ripe and not
iii to eat. Red is their fayorite color you
know, and their taste extends to water
melons,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
RIVALS MEET wITH RAzoRs.

Two Anxious Darkey Suitors for a
Dusky Maidsn's Hand Get In Trouble.
Ben Williams and Marion Haywood are
two negroes who have apparently been
giving all their sugar to the same Desde-
mona. Haywood finally got out of
patience as well as out of pocket
in his attempt to furnish
the dark-eyed maiden with
more wine, ground nuts and cream than
Williams was In the habit Of presenting
her, and called the latter to account.
Williams was quite indignant on finding
himself ordered out by Haywood,
and gave him to understand that
as long as the wateTmelons held out Des-
demona should have the heart Of the best
ivory that grew. He also drew razor
on his rival and trimmed his ear and
scratched his neck and hands. The VIC
tim went before Magistrate Thomas j !.
Sheftall, who issued a warrant for the ar
rest of his assailant. Constable George
Jones took Williams into custody and
committed him TO Jail to await trial on
the charge OF assault with intent to MUIR
dar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
Po5itiotans M Prime Locl,

Numerous political aspirants have been
anxiously looking for AN equitable divis-
ION OF official loaves and fishes 10 them
selves since the Inauguration. but those
who struck genuine hrst-class luck are
the ones thaf learned the unsurpassed
merits ~ DUFFY's PURE MALT WulsKEY
for the first time IN their passage through
Baltimore, 20 aud from the treaf political
Mecca. Besides being perfect consuln-
tlOn for disappoint Il hopes, 10 Is absolute
ly free from all inhaumatory and txcit-
ing elements found in ordinary beverages,
aud j. strongly ind0rsrd by the best
docsor-, as remedy Tor The prevalent die
eases of pneumonia, diphtheria. malaria.
and pulmonary complaints. AT rll re-
liable druggists and grocers. Selling
agents for savannah, Lippman Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
A sAMPLE OF NEW ROE.
The FIrst Seen in Savannah This Season
Low Prices Predicted.


Low Prices Predicted.
The first new rice received in Savannah
this season arrived yesterday. 1t was
only a sample and came from New Or
leans. 1t was shown to a NEWS reporter
by Mr.. Robert r. Burdell, the local rep
resentative of Dan Talmage's Sons & Co.
Rice men pronounced it a good sample for
the Louisiana crop. The grains arr of
fair size and appearance, but there are
more broken grains than ie usual in the
Georgia sample. This sample is from a
snall lot OF - barrels and is worth &C.
The first louisiana rice sold in the New
Orleans Exchange was lot of nine bar
rels, offered Aug. 3, and which brought
Sc. pound. The receipts in that city last
week amounted to 63l sacks of rough.
The New Orleans market mas not yet
opened up, but the prospects are that
some large shipments will be received
this week, but no difficulty is expected in
dispOsing OF 1t.
The old crop was all put in the market
last week. The new crop, made under
favorable auspices, and barring accident,
will be large. From the present outlook
leading buyers say prices Will rule low,
as the acreage and yield are considerably
larger than last year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
MErEoRs BY THE MILLION.
The Earth Bombsrded by Shells from
Distant Space.


Distant Space.
August is the month for meteors. Under
favorable circumstances from six to eight
can be seen in a single hour on a cloudless
night. The earth seems to be passing
through a stream Of meteors, and although
many are visible, the number is only
about one-tifth or One-siXth Of those above
the horizon. The total number visible in
an hour at a given station is about 35. If
this number is multiplied by "a there will
be over 800 visible at single point dur
ing the entire day, provided that clouds
or sunlight do not interfere with the Obser-
walton. From single pOinton the earth's
surface, however, only a small portion of
the atmospheric envelope is seen, and it
is within this envelope that the meteors
become visible. The total number visible
over the whole earth in a day would be
upwards OF 10000 times the number WISH
Bile at gwen station. Ten thousand
multiplied by 800, or S,000000, therefore,
is the number falling every day to the
earth, and which would, in the absence of
the sun. moon and clouds, be visible TO the
naked eye.
The August meteOrs are usually OF or
Rnge color, move very rapidly,
and commonly leave streaks which
last for three and four seconds. FOrtu-
nately they are not very large and a pro-
Elective atmosphere interposes between
the earth and their tumultuous assault,
else everything on the earth would be bat
tered down TO a common level. Most of
the meteOrs are, however. dissolved ia
the upper regions of the atmosphere and
descend imperceptibly as meteoric dust,
a deposit of which has sometimes been
found on the tops of mountains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
Protecting the rub ic Heaith.

At the meeting of the National Associa-
ton Of General Baggage Agents, held at
st. Paul recently, the following reso-
luions were adopted, on the report OF a
com mittee: ''The transportation of the
bodies of persons dead of smallpox,
Asiatic cholera or yellow fever shall be
absolutely forbidden. All other bodies
may be transported, provided they are in
cased in an antiseptic interment sack,
heTmetlcally sealed, in addition to being
in coffin. and this inclosed in a tight
wooden box. Every dead body must be
accompanied by certificate OF death
from a physician or Board of Health, and
q written certificate from tae shipping
undertaken that the corpse has been pre-
pared for transportation strictly in ac-
cordance with rule No. 2" The commit
tee further recommends that a form OF
certificate be drawn out, which both the
physician and undertaken will be required
to nil out, which will make it an impossi-
bility for them to smuggle bodies dead
from contagious diseases into baggage
cars for transportation without leaving
themselves open TO prosecution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
FRANoE,s mgmoRABLE DAY.
The Event Which Yesterday Commend
rated-Overthrow of the Monarchy.

The Event Which Yesterday CommemO-
rated-Overthrow of the Monarchy.
Ninety-three years ago yesterday &C.
Cured a memorable event in European
history-the abolition Of the ancient mon
archy Of France in the person OF Louis
XVI. The day is observed TO some ex-
tent wherever Frenchmen live. 1t was
at the end Of July that the celebrated
manifesto announcing the plans OF Austria
and Prussia to break in upon France
reached Paris. The people broke out in
fury, and indescrbable madness seized
them. death 10 the ari5tocrats" was
everywhere the cry.
During the night Of Aug. and 10 the
tocsin sounded all over Paris, and the
streets were filled with an excited rabble.
The palace was threatened and the un-
fortunate Louis trembled for his life, and
with his Queen and the remainder Of the
royal family sought refuge in
the Assembly halls. They remained
all the next day cooped up
in "A reporters box at the Legislative ses-
sion, where, without being seen, they had
to listen 10 speeches and resolutions level
ed against kingly power; for the assem-
bly,, although at the. moment protecting
the King, was on the eve Of dethronlng
him.
The rabble was all the time gathering
outside the palace, and, obtaining an en-
trance, dragged cannon upstairs 10 the
state room. The soldiers who were true
to the King were butchered almost to a
man, and servants were slaughtered in
the apartments. The scenes " re among
the most terrible ever witnessed in France.
The day inauQurated the French reYolu-
ton. The King and Queen were again
free and the monarchy was abolished.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
Sailing Onr

The ''Famous" will continue their great
clearing-ouI sale of Summer Clothing
through this and next week. Now, this
is the time TO replenish your first supply.
The summer IS not half over, and you
viii need them. Look to your interest in
this matter. Go at once to the Famous"
and get one OF those nObby Suits at ST,
worth $40 in any other clothing house.
We are selling suits sold for SIP tor 50;
Suits sold Tor Sl4 for $40; Suits sold for
$l5 for $l1; SUITS sold for SlS for Sl4.
Mems fine Cashmere Pants, all wool, at
81 80, SO, SO 80, s. and 81 so. Youth 5
Suits at 50. sold for 81 So Boys Clothing
cheaper than you can buy them in New
York city. Bows Flame suits, from TO
3 years old. 81 80 and SO sO-fast color.
Sailor Suits 81 % and 81. The Famous
manufacture all OF their Clothing, and
can sell them as low as any clothing
mouse in the United States. Look at the
prices at our shOw-windOws; This will
convince you we mean what we say.
Famous, No. $40 Congress street.-Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM TGE STREET
AND SlDEW ak.


Oashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told In Brief Paragraphs-Piekings a
Police headquarters.
The police made three arrests yester-
day.
The CITY Coupcil will meet to-morrow
pigbt.
T,o pa+o,1 Doo,ors, Union min ,,eot ot
,,,S m - ~, - - - "a
m 60. .,t.',,l.,--s ,,.;r bo1d
,,,o-f,,,
S2"'"' go 'i'7 '0''' -
rue Nefhan volunteers wiz n.i.' ..n, -
August meeting az lhef "tih's? lo-'' EI'' "
Chippewa Tribe OF Rcdmeu VIII kihule
It's council hre at hediaen $ nan 1o-u's Nv
Abraham Burke, co.ored' was nnea SO
in the Mayors Cour' yesterday Tor dlsoi-
DERBY conduct aId VIE beating
The Board OF Education held its August
meeting last nigll but no business Of
special Importance was transacted.
The southern Mutual Loan Association,
atits August meeting last night, negotiated
loans 10 the amount of $1,000 at 81 per
cent.
Tho rolica court docket Yesterday was
heavier than 1t has been for several
weeks. The notice saw that hot weather
is conducive to belhgeiauce.
Owinrt,.tbe lack of stone. no work has
baan done during the last Ton davs on the
1mnrovamept ~ the river. A vessel load mr.
rived Yesterday and work will be at once
resumed.
U-i,,;s-, /, A,o-~ol1 q o-atl-i.rov,, in
~ r,,,,ta ~ W. adi,,d,,od q,
Innate a few DAVIS ago. was sent To the
Wfuad0eyille asylum Yesterday. he was
i'm the custody of DEPUTY Sheriff Thomas
Smith.
1,he Co,n+,, Comm, issionars in auditing
,hahii1s tor curt n,,nonsos d,rin, the
iast ~ ~, r+,ss,,j hjiie ror inry az,
,'sneae aIona o1,o,,'ntin,, n e. IA me
9rapd iIIry EXPENSES were s2i6. and the
petit iilries cost the county s.. S54.
Tho Citv Councu will he asked To-
,,,,c--,,,, ri,,ht f,r tbo Observation-Disclosures oe
Ss9o ~ sssi-t in Diocirg The nronosed
tsblots ana ;,snrin,i1na an me t+reene
monument me memoriai which the
l,r,,,,itt,a viii ,,rosaTt bae alreadr heen
Jra,,r
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11

savannah Morning News, Leslie's
sunday Magazine for September, Pnter-
sons Ladies' Magazine for September. A
York. Dailles, BosiOn Herald, philadelphia
Press. Philadelphia Times, baltimore sun.
Clneinnau Enquirer, Cincinnati Com.
mDrniW Gazette New Orleans Times.
Democrat Augusta Chronicle. Macon
telegraph and Messenger. Florida Times.
Union. Atlanta Constitution. Charleston
News and Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
appointments.

Mr.. F. B. Drake has been appointed AS
sistant superintendent of the Missouri
Pacific railway and of the Missouri, Kan-
sas and Texas railway (north of Denison },
with Office at Sedalia, Mo.
MI. III. Q. Straight has been appointed
Division Superintendent Of the Western
Division Of the Missouri Pacific railway,
with Office at Kansas CITY. He will have
charge Of train and station men and per-
form the duties heretofore performed 5y
Mr.. F. B. Drake, Assistant Superintend-
NJ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11

Yesterdays sale OF seats for 'The
Danites' was the largest first day sale Of
the summer. There is every indication
that the house will be crowded and that
Mgssrs. Hanley aud Readick's benefit will
be success. Tonight they rehearse for
the last time. Last night all were in
good shape. Tomorrow night the piece
viii be put on, anu then the theatre doors
viii be closed until the last night OF the
month, 80 that this Will be the last op-
portunity 20 witness play for three
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
HOUSE ROBBERS AT WORK.
Three Attempts to Rob a Bryan Street
Residence

Two attempts were made last week to
rob the residence of Mr.. Daniel O'Connor,
on Bryan street, near West Broad. Late
Friday night the private Waterman
discovered two men, who had al
most succeeded in forcing an
entrance into the house. When they
heard him coming they ran away. The
next night two negroes came along and
asked the Waterman if he could change q
quarter. He identified them as the men
he had seen Friday, but did not arrest
either. The next night an extra watch.
man was put on and last night two police
men made hourly calls. 1t is thought that
the parties are well acquainted with the
place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
a Shooting Contest Nrxt week

Six prizes, including a box Of clnret
wine, a box Of cigars aud meerschaum
pipe, were not shot for ~ the recent
tournament AZ schuetzen park. The Re-
publican Blues committee now announce
that another contest viii be- held 10 die
pose 81 these, this time AZ C0ncDrdia p1rk.
These six price, nnd perhaps some
others. viii boo put up either fOr military
team co. individual military contest. The
match VIII be- held about Aux. 20.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11

Comptroller General Wright 20 a letter
70 Tax Receiver Dillon. acknowledging
the receipt Of the Chatham county tax
digest, says q b. satisfactory Do every
WAY. aud not only d. one ~ nentest
received this year, but if is also corr a..
aud shows Df 70 create deal the hnndslmfaf
inference pi any returns set received. The
Com ptrDIler c0naratulafes tho county
upon Ifs evidences 0f matlrla prosperity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-11
Hard and Soft steel.

AS to the relative merits of hard and
soft steel rails, the latest testimony in
Germany leaves the matter Of wear indie
terminate, with the conclusion that the
wear Of rails depends more upon the i'm
purity of the steel than upon its hardness
or softness-a decision in favor of soft
steel, since 1t is unquestionsbly safer.