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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Capturing Snakes with Music.

From tie Ci1cfRagd Commemorate gazette.
A party Of workmen at Springfield, O.,
engaged In constructing the abutment for
a new bridge over Mad river, scared
numerous black snakes, from one 20 five
feet long, from their nests in the rocks.
10 rs stated that a curious looking colOred
man went down to the cliffs the other day
with the avOwed intention OF capturing a
lot OF snakes. He took his sOn George
Washington along with him % help Kill
the reptiles. " ben he arrived at the eX-
cavations, he drew from a capaclous
pocket a very small reed pipe, about six
inches long, with holes like ffe Putting
this 10 his lips, he commenced to play
the pipe, which produced a shrill
tone. he played warbing sort Of
air, IN minor key. After few
minutes the black snakes began 20
stick their heads up through the rocks,
with glisiening eyes and forked tongues.
Soon one after another gifted from their
holes toward the origin Of the music.
soon the old colnrod man mad large
number Of reptiles near 10 him. lie then
walked elOwly across the fields, tho
snakes slowly following him. Gradually
Increasing bis pace be walked no the head
OF q procession of the snakes. who were
strung ont Ia a long line following him.
lie soon reached place whore he had
lrit his son, who WAS armed with n club.
As tho snakes passed along before The
latter De- killed one amer another with a
club, soon piling mp large number of the
snakes. When All were killed the Old
msu put them IN "a bag, shouidcrrd 10 aud
took it home lie stated thar he was
going tO Try the Oh ont of the snakes 10
sell ior n cure for fheuma tiem.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
FISH FACTS
BY an Old waltOnian Who Studies Their
Habits.
From tho NashofUe A merican.

Habits.
From the NdshUfUe American.
have been asked a number OF delicate
questions-probably to test the somewhat
oyerstrained yeracity Of the fisherman
but l will endeavor, through the
American, to give the answers, to the
best Of my ability, according TO the
experience l have had, and | will give my
deposition with that perspicuity which
the subject demands. Every species of
fish has its regular hours for feeding.
Exceptions to all rules The bass,
salmon, or Jack" as we call them in
Tennessee, the pickerel in the Northern
lakes, digest their food soonest, and
are therefore always hungry Quick di-
gestion always produces hunger, as well
In fish as man. Now let us see. | have
known pike, jack fish and pickerel in
different states, weighing say 10 pounds,
pull dead weight Of 20 pounds of dead
level when hooked from the banks.
These same fish have been known TO
jump at least tour feet clear of the sur
face and TO throw themselves from one
pond into another. Fish can see as well
NJ night as cat. You ask, "DOos a fish
ever sleepY Certainly he does; every
thing on the earth or in the waters TO
which God gave animated life requires
rest, and that rest is sleep. Man, woman,
birds, animals, insects, everything that
is animate, require rest, and 40 il is with
every living thing IN the waters. Watch
gold fish for day or 80 and you will
see him taking an occasional nap. Fast
swimmers! Yes, look mt the wild ducks
and geese and other migratory birds Nv.
ing at the rate OF a mile minute. which
they do without an effort apparently.
Then compare them with the anadr0-
nous fish which live in the salt water and
20 70 the fresh streams TO hatch their
young. Thousands of miles do fish travel
from their home In the deep 10 their
spawning grounds. II YOU could DOS.
slbly invent some way 10 get up a
race between dishes, the result would
ast0nish you. our Tennessee iack ia
probably the sWiftest OF our fresh
water fish. lie moves so fast that Won
simply see flash. pickerel afe the fast.
est IN the lake waters. Almost an fish OF
every species can SEQ ON all sides and
behind them az we'll a9 IN front Their
gills are the most delicate filters IN the
world. Every tooth ~ the north OF a
fish which preys upon other fish rs set I'm
such way that every attempt 10 escape
fastens the victim more tightly. A hars.
JOCK or pickerel weighing three pounds
could almost swallow 4 mans fiat. SOW.
"A bass when first hooked win run to-
ward you; the jack Gsn will run from
you. The bass VIII jump high ont Of the
water and struggle 90 throw toe hook
from Us mouth. A jack will FIGHT the tnll
extent 81 your line IN The deop water. but
an You have 20 DO IN 90 keep stendy, let
your rod bend double, give tho fish fun
extent nj your line, keeping II tight, and
draw him gently Zee viii come tO YOU.
b. slow. aud YOU will experience little
twinkle Of sam Nouea' religion when yOu
land your hsu. "Jes 500
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
SUING ON A FORGED WILL.
Conspiracy to Defraud Insurance Com
panies and to Cheat Heirs Exposed.

conspiracy to Defraud Insurance Com
panies and to Cheat Heirs Exposed.
From the Neto York HeraJd.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, Aug. 5.-Register
of Wills Samuel w Boyd, sitting as Reg
ister's Court, heard peculiar and inter
esting case to-day. In 1869, Daniel f.
Seybert, OF Beach Haven, induced Beck
with A. Brockway, of the same place, to
insure his life for $40,0 900, of which $4,000
was in the Etna, of New York; $4,000 in
the Connecticut Mutual, and $4,000 In the
Mutual Benefit, Newark, n. j. One year
after Brockway died, and Seybert pro-
duced will of BrOckway making MIN
sole executor and legatee The will was
witnessed by William Wallace Seybert.
Proof OF death was made and w. 4. Sey-
bert commenced proceedings to recover
the insurance. In the first suit, in 1872,
against the Etna, the court decided
against him on the ground that he had no
lnsurable interest in the life of BrOckway
Sey bert then rested until 1882. when he
brough. suit against the Newark com
pauy.
But quarrel had arisen between him
and his confederate, and on the trial Will
liam Wallace Seybert, who witnessed the
will, admitted that il was u forgery and
that he and the claimant had made it for
the purpose OF getting hold of the insur-
ance money. The natural heirs of Brock
way then commenced proceedings in the
Registers Court to have the will set aside,
and the case was finally heard to-day
The testimony az to the forgery was com
pleta ana the will was set aside, together
with the accumulated interest. The in
surance money now amounts to nearly
$l00, 900, and the natural heirs will now
bring suit against the companies. The
two Seyberts are also TO be prosecuted for
forgery and conspiracy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
How They Are Drunk, and What Life
Is At Famous German Spa.

HOW IheY are Drunk, and What Life
Is at a Famous German Spa.
Froa. q Recent Letter.
There are no cold mineral springs here.
In many places the pavements are really
quite warm where the overflow fIom the
springs runs. The principal spring,
called the Sprudel, sends up a stream not
less than five inches in diameter. The
water is so hot that one only sips il at
first, and the ladies handle their cups
with napkins. The corridor is filed with
steam. And the water has been gushing
forth at this rate for hundreds OF years.
There must be avery powerful laboratory
of minerals where this water comes ftom.
In an adjoining corridor is an orchestra
OF thirty pieces, which plays from Is TO
3 o'clock a. m.-just the two hours
that the "curev people are taking the
water. II WAS an odd sight this morning
20 see hundreds Of men and women, each
with glass or china mug attached TO
strap over the shoulder, walking through
these immense corridors slipping the
water and chatting, OF sitting to hear the
music. The system Of drinking these
waters Is as follows: The doctor
tells how much TO drink and at
what intervals. For instance, Mr.. 49,
Is ordered to present himself TO the
Sprudel he has his mug and strap
the same he used three years ago. az :
O'Clock a. m. lie Is b. drink one Gun and
stroll for 20 minutes, then take another
cup and another stroll OF % minutes. and
then the third cup, which brings him 10
almost O'Clock. "Then we 20 70 - Swiss
bakery and get our portions Of bread.
certain kind for the 'cures.' which
IL put In pink paper bags. From there
we can 90 20 cafe, In garden. on
The sidewalk or on veranda, where cof-
fee or tea with two boiled eggs. but no
butter or pepper. is taken" After
All hours rest the "cures" and everybody
put themselves In line Of march for some
OF the wonderfully beautiful walks. They
scale the mountains by lovely paths.
with rests at frequent Intervals. until
they have reached the pinnacle of some
rocky projection. where charming sum.
mer houses with seats are arranged. At
j O'Clock everybody dimes in hotels or res
taurants all along the sidewalk under the
fine old cheHtnuta. Tie "curps" must
look at their written directions "a see
what they dare order for dinner, aud the
menu IL simple but ample. After
dinner tho walk is repeated Az
O'Clock p. m. supper OF cold
meat and bread with tea or pre-.
roribed wine Il taken. No butter
81 served. Before going % bed glass Of
spring water, which must stand 90 get
cool. is drunk, aud the "cure" b. 'rccom-
mended 81 10 20 bed at . o'clock iu order
~ be- ready % rise M Bo'clock in the morn.
Ing. lu the meantime one must drink the
water only 40 directed. This b. about all
ni the nodus oporandi at this Carlsbad
water cure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
THRIFTY PATRIOTS.
The ClermOnt County People Strike a
Bonanza.
From the Cincinmati Ti0,as-Star.

From the Cincinnati Ti0,es-Star.
A tremendous excursion was taken
Tuesday to Point Pleasant, Gen. Grants
birthplace, by the steamer Andy Baum
The boat was fairly jammed.
Arriving at Point Pleasant it was found
that the owner Of the log house had made
ample provision for the coming of the
Cincinnati crowd. A guard was drawn
up around the structure and admittance
couId only be gained by paying fifteen
cents.
Not only this, but no one was allowed
within the yard, and "A score OF more of
ClermOnt county men stood around the
fence selling relies --chips picked up from
the old woodpile, bits Of brick and stone
from the chimney, little stones from the
walk-were all sold at prices ranging
from BIC. TO 81.
People seemed 10 have lost their senses
and invested in these alleged relics In
reckless style. Many hundreds Of dollars
changed hands, and people actually strug-
gled for the opportunity TO misspend their
money. The Clcrmont county people
must have thought they had struck the
most bonanza kind OF a bonanza.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
A MISGUIDED MAN.
A West Tennesseean Writes to Hon. JEFF
ferson Davis About His Pension.

A West Tennesseean Writes to Hon. JEFF
fersOn Davis About His Pension.
From, the Nashoflle Union.
In the mail of distinguished gentle.
man now IN this city came letter yester-
day from Hon. Jefferson Davis, written
from his home at Beauyoir. After refer
ring to matter in regard to which he
had been asked, Mr.. Davis, in a quaint
way, referred to a letter which he had
just received, enclosing it. From this
letter it would seem that the writer had
been LISTENING to the reading of back
numbers of the Commercial Gazette, as he
seems imbued with the idea that as the
Democrats are in power Mr.. Davis is a
potential residentOf Washington city. The
writer is evidently union man, and an
applicant for an increased pension. His
letter was addressed "Mr. JEFF Davis,
Washington city" and was forwarded to
BeauvOir. The only enclosure was a
blank showing that James A. Richardson
of Whitleyville, Jackson Tenn, was
examined July 8. 1880 bv r. NJ. Alex
ander, IN accordance with the blank fur
nished by Commissioner Black. On the
back of this appears Mr.. Richardson's
letter, which is here given iterGhm et
pURctUdttm.
mir. Davis: Dear sir if you Get the in
crease to my Pension you will please pay
yourself out of it and obliged
JAMES A. RICHARDSON"
MIR. Davis reference to the letter is as
follows:
Enclosed send to you letter which
concerns Mr.. James A. Richardson, of
whom have no knowledge beyond that
afforded by the enclosed paper. He seems
TO be an illiterate man who has claims
for an increase of pension, and, suppos-
ing me to be in Washington city, sent his
application to me for attention. If you
know nothing of him, still, as he appears
to be Tennesseean, ! thought you would
be willing to serve him, and therefore
send it to you, and will so inform him.
Respectfully ana truly yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIs.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

comes Lord Randolph Churchill driving
with his mother, the Duchess OF MARI
borough.
SO pass the gilded moments for this
falneant throng. Some look happy, some
are smiling, but the majority have a
tagged and cynical expression of counte-
nance. And these, note, are precisely
those who occupy the most splendid car
riages, are driven by the tnesuhorses and
are clad in the richest raiment. Can 1t be
that these pampered persons know the
gnawing truth OF POllOck's classic die
tum?
Enjoyment stops where Incidence beRins.'
OLIVE LOGAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Slnin in His Cen.

ST. LOUIS, Aug I.-G8rland Mann, VINO
was in jail here awaiting his fourth trial
for the brutal murder OF popular citizen
of Mcdonald county, WAS shot and killed
IN hi cell Wednesday night by moo Of
twenty five persons, who came to lynch
him. At a late hour the mob oVerpowered
the jaileT. Mann had a pocketkniie, with
which ne defended himself so vigorously,
that they shot him 10 death and left the
corpse in the jail. The mob was from
the scene OF the murder near Pineyille.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
SprFial El0tirre.
Chatham Real Estate and Improve
ment COMPANY.

The second iRstsllment Ii due THIS DAY
Saturday Pass books are now ready.
Holders of certificates will present hem and
get books For convenience OF parties who
cannot attend during the day, the office VIII
be kept open in the evening OF SATURDAY
iron to 0O'clock. Three days will he allowed
for the payment OF installments, after which
time the rules will be enforced.
M J. sOLOMDNS. President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Dun & Co.'S Kennrt.

NEW YORK, Aug THE business fail
ures occurring throughout the country
during the last week, reparted to K. G..
Dun q Co., number for the United States
162 and for Canada Is, total OF 1870
against 20l last week, and 2l5 the week
previous. The returns show a diminu-
ton in business casualties In every sec
ton of the country
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug. The following
games were played to-day
Al Brooklyn-B Brook yn 30, Athletics s,
Al Boston Boston 3. -. Louis 3.
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 8, Plttsburg =; II
innings.
AT Providence providence ,. Detroit 3.
At Columbus, GA. Morning, deferred game,
Coum bus 3. birmingham afternoon game,
Columbus 3 Birmingham O.
at New y ork-New York 3, Chicago 8.
At ashvillc-MemphIs l. Nashville 3.
AT Noriolk-The Norfolk National game,
scheduled for to-day, WAS postponed on ac-
count OF rain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Killed hY a Train

ST. THOMAS, ONT, Aug. IA man
named Dempsey, of Hamilton, his sister,
the wife of Fred Sanders, lumber mer-
chant here, and her 6-year-old son were
killed to-day by a train while crossing the
London and Port Stanley railway track.
Mrs. Sanders head was completely
severed from her body
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

ST. LOUIS, Aug. IA brief dispatch
from Nevada, Mo, says that two dead
bodies, with their throats cut from ear TO
ear, We're found on a by-road six miles
from there to-day. a man and a woman,
who were seen unloading the bodies from
q wagon last night, are suspected Of being
the murderers, and posse of citizens are
now in pursuit OF them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
A Fever-stricIken Town.

sHAMoKEN, PA, Aug. The fever
scourge is still in this town, and deaths
are numerous. To-day the Rev. Hugh
Riley, pastor OF the Primitive Methodist
Church. died. Everything is being done
10 purify the water The disease is
very similar to that which visited Ply
mouth this spason
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
EyENrs on THE TURF.
A Good Day for the Racers at Saratoga
At Monmouth Park.

At monmouth "tA@s
SARATOGA, Aug. 7.-This was The sew
enth extra day Of the race meeting here
The weather WAS all that could be de-
sired. The track was in very good con
iition, and the attendance was fair. The
events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-One mile. Excelsior won,
with Aunt Alice second, and Dolly l.. third.
Time IS.
SECOND RACE-One mile and one quarter
for horses not having won race At TIL, meet
ing. IL was won by Bell Pate, with Una Is.
Eeconu. Time 2.l5.
THIRD RACE-A mile ana one-half. II was
won by Nettle. with Leman second, ana
Spalding third. Time az
FOURTH RACE-Three- quarters or p mHe.
1t was won by Lijero, with Velvet second, ana
Miss Bowler third. Time 1854.
FIFTH RACE-One mile. II Was won by
Gold Bar. with Carrie stewart second, and
Avery third. Time Asa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Killed hY Anaches.

NoGALEs, ARR, Aug. News was re-
eeived here to-day to the effect that John
DesmaHgue, well-k9own miner, formerly
residing at Tombstone, WAS killed by
Apaches on Wednesday near Providencia
mine, in Cananea mountains
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Kils His WIG and Hinsolc

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. This morn
Ing, in little frame house at Twenty
third and Bank street, Michael Kaelin,
aged 80 years, killed his wife and then cut
his OWa throat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
France,s Genernl Elections-


PARIS, Aug. IA decree ordering the
general elections in France was issued
to-day. 1t designaJes Oct. next as the
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Special Motto .

The Southern Telegraph Company respect
fully announces the completion Of its connec-
tlon with New Orleans. ana that it is now
prepared to transmit kilograms to that point,
as well as to other principal points North,
East. and West. Al BOULWARE,
Receiver
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
8altFrp.
FANCY BAKERY

nURlNG my recent trip North succeeded
j. in engaging lrst-c class Vienna Confrc-
honer. Am now ready ID hll an orders for
FINE CONNECTIONS. FRESH CAKE,
every day. FANCY ORNAMENTAL
CAKES for Weddings, Balls aud Parties A
speciality. lee Cream, Water lees, Charlotte
uese and Jcllies. Pure. rich. delicious
THEO. RADERiCK, Agent, ~ Bun ~.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Passing the Criminal BilI.

LONDON, Aug. THE criminal bill
passed its third reading in the House of
Commons this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
Notice.

The East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad Company will, on and after April !,
1885, pay, at the Office Of Maitland, Phelps n
Co., No. "A Exchange Place, New York, the
Tennessee and Georgia First Mortgage per
cent. bonds, due Jan. /, 1875. Interest on said
bonds will cease on April !. 1855.
l., NJ SCHP AN, Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
ParliaInent's Propagation.
THE CARLSBAD WATERS.

LONDON, Aug. 7.-Parliament will be
prOrOgued on Aug. 13.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

9inanrial.
RAILWAY STOCKS and BONDS.

THE New York Consolidated stock and
4 Petroleum Exchange offers good facili-
ties for buying and selling the lead
ing railway shares, and lots of ten,
twenty or fifty shares are traded in
nc about the prces of larger lots This
gives iayorite opportunity TO those who may
wish tn invest or speculate in smaller lots IN a
perfectly legitimate manner. We are pre-
pared to execute all orders on commission
that may be intrusied 30 us on proper margin,
and will gladly furnish any information that
we may be able to command
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

We have the best facilities for obtaining
early and reliable information from the oil
helds and we issue daily petroleum letter
to our customers. We will mail upOn appli-
cation circular giving detailed fluctuations
and statistics OF oil production during past
twelve months. COrrespOndence collected.
WATSON ~ GIBSON,
Commission Brokers, 40 Broadway, n. Y.
Members n. ! Consolidated Stock AMI Pc
trOleum Exchange.
Members y. Y. Produce Exchange
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
NuinlO amO Wtle.


hohI FORGET the rattle Of patr 81
~ GOLD BRACELETS a. the screven
li1n" Var, ION CTR 40 70 O'Clock. AN
ohanccs not PAID for viii Boz sold.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

From this date Mr.. T. II. CAssELs has
resumed charge of my business and collec-
tions. MARY c. HOPKINS,
SAVANNAH Aug 4 1885
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08

All Vanity Fair circulatos on foot. on
wheels or mounted. Here IL the Duke OF
Hamilton driving a tilbury, and yonder
rs the Duchess Of Westminster ia the
family coach. All the world and bis vito
are out. Here ~ Mr.. benjamin Brewster
na much VI home as though be- were in
Paramount Park An the world aud his
wife and bis mother are out, for here
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-08
TIE PRINcE.

But here Is the Prince OF Wales. lie
cnn tell us all about those difficult poten-
tial moods, can heuotY Ills Royal High
ness Is on horseback aud on either side Of
hun rides a sOn. The elder, Prince Ed
ward Albert Victor, has countenance
IA which his fathers and his mothers ia
cinl peculiarities are strangely mingled.
Wales, Edinburg, and now this young
Princo-they all look amazingly like Hen
~ Will, their 5urly ancestor OF unpleas-
ant MOrmOnic memory. But the younger,
Prince George, ! cannot see a trace OF the
Guelph or York or Lancaster in him. lie
is Just himselt-R pretty lad, with the pi-
quaint tip-tilted nose, large brown eyes
ana the soft, delicate complexion Of a
dainty girl. Two aide-de.camps on horse
back attend the three mounted royalties
and grO0ms are dispensed with. So they
Ego a-gallOping In Rotten Row.
And again the Princesses OF Wales dash
by In their barouche aud the Edinburgs
Whiri past in their victoria and the Hes.
SLAMS lumber along in the heavy court
carriages aud the future King aud his
sons are Visible through the greenery Of
tine broad bride ninth
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-26
PLUMB & NELSON.

New Holland Herrings (splendid stock
only $1.15 keg. Others charge you
almost as much for old ones.
We sell you key of Syrup for S1.25.
20 lbs, Rice for $1.O0.
lbs, of very fine Coffee for $1OO.
We have the most complete stock of
Dishes, either White, Decorated, China,
or Gold band ware ever brought north
of Milwaukee and our prices are very
low we have everything you can possibly
need.
We carry most complete stock of
Glass ware, Lamps, Lanterns and fix
lures and want to talk with you whenever
you are in need.
STOVES! Stoves II Stoves u!
The best assortment in the city.
Every kind of a stove made We sell
the "Splendid," ''Splendid Diamond"
Radiant Home" "Argand," "Univer-
SAL" "Perfect" and Century" Coal
stoves. Fuller, Warren Cos, diamond
cook Stoves and Ranges, and an endless
variety of other coal and wood heating
stoves; And our prices are lower than
others. We show the handsomest stoves
in the city.
Our Hardware department is now in
good order and we have large and nice
stock. When you build come and see us.
Paints and oils and painters materials
cheap. PLUMB NELSON.