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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
CELESTIAL VISITORS.
Latest News from Comets Winnecke,
Finlay and Barnard.

There are now three comets under oo-
servation at the Vanderbilt Observatory.
The first OF these is Winnecke's periodic
comet, which is still visible, and 10 OBJ
served in the lower part OF the constella-
ton OF CapricOrnus. Its appearance in
the telescope is that Of rather large,
rOundish NJ SO of Jog. growing slightly
brighter toward the centre, with no visi-
Bile nucleus or tail. This comet from its
great southern decltnation is very poorly
situated for observing from this latitude.
The present return makes the NTH time
that Winnecke's comet has been observed
since its discovery by Puns ID 1919.
F'ulay's comet was discovered Sept. %
at the Cape OF Good Hope by Ftnlay, aud
was since found 10 be probably Identical
with the long lost comet OF Di Vico. THIS
comet is pretty large, though less than
Winnecke's. and very much condensed at
the centre, but no tail or nucleus can be
seen. 1t is now passing through the up
per part of the "Mtlk Dipper" in Sargit-
tarIus, the notion being wards the
east, which is also the direction OF motion
OF W innecke's comet. At the last Obser
walton Finlay's comet was in the field OF
view with the bright star Deli Sagittarii,
being about half degree west of that star.
Neither Of these comets is visible to the
The tnIrd comet is the one discovered
on the morning of Oct. ), The comet is
very large and very bright IN the tele-
scope, showing great increase both in
SIZE and light. A bright, short, bushy
tail and rather definitely formed head,
With ill-detined nucleus, give evidenc
that 1t is very larxe one. 1t can be de-
tected With the make eye as a small hazy
spot on the clear, dark morning sky. As
The comet is to get considerably brighter,
1t is not improbable that it may become
generally visible, without the telescope,
az an evening comet, about Dec. I.
But the freaks of q comet are so uncer-
tain that no reliable prediction can be
made as to their future brightness. To
ward the end of November this com
Will leave the morning and become visi-
bic IN the evening skies. setting in the
north west at IN. 50m., Savannah mean
time. on Dec. 7. An opera glass will
easily show it now. 1t has passed through
the constellation OF Leo-in which it was
dIscovered-au 1t is at present in Virgo,
and can be found a little north and easi
of the star Beta Virgins, in the long wing
of the figure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
A POPULAR PRIEST.
Father O'Hara's Former Parishion-
ers Bid Him Goodbye.

Rev. Father Thomas O'Hara, recently
pastor of st. Patrick's church, will leave
this afternoon for Baltimore, whence he
will sail in about two weeks for Ireland
to visit his old home ia county Roscou-
mon. Father OHara was greatly be-
loved by bis people, and bis resignation 10
deeply regretted. He Will be escorted 10
the steamer to-day by a committee OF his
former par shioners. AS an evidence OF
the high esteem in VIII en- be IS held his
congregation recently presented him a
purse OF $500 aud the following address,
delivered 10 him upon the eve OF his de-
parture:
WHEREAS, The psrishioners OF st. Patrick's
having learned with unfeigned feelings OF re-
greL OF the intended departure from amougst
them of the Rev. Father O'Hara, a at the sew
erance OF that happy come tlon that has eN-
isted between them for period extending
over seven years; therefore, be 1t
ResofUtd That we the members Of st.
Patrick's congregation take this opportunity of
testifyng our regard and appreciation OF til"
manifold and invaluable services rendered
10 us ami TO the cause OF religion and educ3-
lon during his administration amongst US.
heSotSed, That our everlasting gratitude is
due ana Is rendered TO this noble priest I. r his
erllng worth, rare adm nistratlve capacity
and untiring zeal and energy during the teri
OF his pastorate, notably illustrated by that
magnificent edifce constructed in a few short
Years and ded Gated to the service OF the
Most High. st. Patrick's church. that SPLEEN
dill monument and lasting attestation to his
labor. in our cause, which. apart from other
co sderatiOns, is sufficient TO entitle him 70
cherished y ace In our memories.
Re olcsd, That while we bow in humble
submission t the will of Him who d. eth all
things well, we recognize keenly and deeply
reg ct the great loss which his departure will
cause the community he served with such
eminent ability, exalted virtue, sacerdotai
dignity and self-sacr6ciDg devotion: anu we
beg to convey to him, as a Last tribute of
our respect and esteem, our heartfelt prayers
and ncere good Wishe- in Whatever sphere
God and holy church may assign TO him ae
the scene OF his future labors.
The resolutions are signed on behalf of
the Pensioners by Francis Hart, chair
man, and Mossrs. Andrew Mccormick,
NJ. }. DOoner, Edward Moran, III. Carolan,
}. T. DAILY, NJ. A. O'Byrne, 81. Nsughtin.
E. II. Smith, Timothy Quin, L. j. O'Brien.
Father OHara was called upon yester-
day at the ScreveD House by large num-
beers OF his congregation, who regret that
he Is to leave Savannah
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
BETRAYED BY A KEY.HoI.E.
Policeman Harrington Gets the
Drop on Negro Gam blers.

Acting Mayor VIM. Duncan presided in
the Police Court yesterday morning. just
an even dozen prisoners were awaiting
him. one group of four stood charged
with tn same offense, gambling. They
were Richard WarIng, Dan Miller, T..
Jackson and Jude DAVIS, all colored.
Policeman Harrington stated that he as
patroiling Farm street at 3 o'clock sunday
morning. AS he passed Warnings board
house be saw light within and heard
voices From the sounds that issued
through the key-hole the officer was con-
Vlnctd that game of "skin' vas in
progress. Looking through the key-hOle
be saw table surrounded by men play
ing cards and sew the players putting up
cash on the table. Withdrawing
his eye. the policeman went off
and got Officer FLOYD. The two police
men, when they gained admission, took
charge OF the four players and marched
them on TO the barracks. Toe acting
Mayor took Into consideration the sta E.
meut that the accused were merely play
ing "sOciaP' game and were betting
just little TO make 1t interesting, and he
let them of with S. or ten DAYS apiece.
Henry Cooper was picked up on Sunday
by Officer j. T. Mikeli tor firing pistol in
tue streets. Cooper did not make a salts
factory xpanation, although he declared
That IL went off accidental y. He was
given $50 or thirty DAYS. The announce
ment OF the sentence created quite buzz
among the audience, and when an order
was given for warrant turning him over
to the City Court for carrying concealed
weapons, the hummIng noise was re-
neWed and rose almost to the ceiling.
John Williams was charged with cut
ting Joe Harris and The latter was charged
with striking NJ ltlIamS with a brick a
Harris did not use the brick until after
he had been cut he was DISCHARGED. Will
liams was sentenced to pay SIS or TO 90
TO the chain gang tor thirty days.
One drunk and disOrderly got $40 or
twenty days, another So or twelve days,
and three plain DRINKS were let off with
So or ten days each.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
PUSHING THE SHORT LINE
SAVANNAH, DUBLIN AND WEST
EIsN'S NEW DIRECTORY.

Smerfeus, Macon and HawkinEvills
Given Place on the BOsrd-The First
Omeers of the Road Re- Elect ed-Sub-
scrfptions to $500, 900 of Capital stock
A'k"d for as Condition to Resufni IN &
Work-The l. junction Case to be
He 'rd To. Morrow.
The stockholders OF the Savannah, Dub
lin and Western Short Line Railway Com
pany met yesterday at the Screven House.
Inc members Of the old Board of Direc-
tors were reelected for the ensuing year,
as follows: Nesrrs. A. 5. Llnderman, d.
u. Hughes, d. NJ. Hughes, T. +. john
son, j. l.. Warren, J. Ii. Stubs and
Arthur Pou. Directors were also elected
10 represent Macon, Hawkinsyille and
Am circus. The new directors are James
ID, Campbell, OF Macon; L. B. Harold,
OF Amerlcus, and John Il. Pate, of Ha"-
kinsville, Upon the organization OF the
directors Mr.. L,nderman was reelected
President, Mr.. Johnson Treasurer, Mr.. D..
NJ. Hughes secretary and Mr.. P0u Chief
Engineer.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO STOCK ASKED FOR.
The directors stated that they are not
only hopeful but cOnhdeGC that work on
the road Will soon be resumed ana pushed
10 completion as far as AmeFlCuS. Gen.
u. W. Van FoSsen, General Manager o.
the u Dlted States Construction Railroad
Company, which has contracted to build
and equip the road, had long cOnsulta-
tlon with The directors after their meeting.
ne only condition to the immediate re.
sumption of work is thai the people OF
savannah, Macon and hmeTIcus, anu
along the line, subscribe $3UU,U00 TO the
capital stock.
1t is understood that tse construction
COMPANY requires that sun suOscri bed a.
an evidence OF the support OF the people
whom the road VIII benefit. None of the
subscription is to he due and payable.
however, until the road is built, equ pped
and running trains.
CONFIDENT 1T WILL BE BUILT.
the gentlemen from the interior of the
state say that they can raise more than
their pro rata OF the $3O0,000 if necessart ,
and expect to have the amount subscribed
within two weeks. Gen. Van Fosseu says
that be is so well satisti d with the pros
pect that he " i'll 70 to work at once and
tx the line from Dublin TO AmerIcus.
Mr.. John Powers, the Macon cOntrac~
tor, arrived here yesterday afternoon, and
had talk with the officers OF the road
and Gen. Van FOssen. 1t is supposed
that ne will again take a contract tol
building the ROAD. Tomorrow is the day
set for the hearing OF the injunction case
before judge Adams. one OF the firm OF
Ferguson e. Co. Is expected in the city to-
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
GIVEN safe PLACES.
Offenders 4 gainst the Law Put
Where They Will Keep Straight.

Offenders Against the Law Put
Where They Will Keep Straight.
George 5. Owens, ESQ.,, acted as Solicit
tor General in the City Court yesterday
morning, MIR. duBIgnOn being absent.
Emma Reedy, Tor stabblng Mary Moul-
try, Oct. 6, was sentenced to SIX months
on the cham gang.
Rachel Weaver was charged with steal
ing 81 hat. She tod half plausi BILE
story, but her statements were dlsprOved
and she, too, was sent out for six months,
Joe Smoke plead guilty TO having
escaped from the chain gang,aud prom sed
he would never do so any more. He was
sentenced last March for twenty days by
the MAY or tor lighting. Before finishing his
term Smoke vanished. He claimed 10 be
hard worker and was given the least
penalty the law allows, forty days,
double the first sentence.
John Williams plead guilty to stealing
five geese, said to be worth So. His SEN
tence was six months.
Henry Green plead guilty to stealing a
81 coat Oct. %. He said that IL was the
first time be had ever been caught, and
he was given SIX months.
John Perry for assaulting and beating
Dora Gilbert got of with TWO months.
Robert Maddox CHARGED with breach
Of the peace mas cleared by the witnesses
for the state.
Peter Williams and Lewis Porter had
cross-W arraDted each other for a breach
or the peace and both were dismissed
with q reDrimand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
CHANGES IN THE OFFICES
COL. LAMAR SUCCEEDS TO THE
u. s. MARSHALSHIP.

Ex-MarshaI Wade sworn In as United
States Commissioner-Dtst Attor-
ney Guerry's First Appearance here
InH His OTiciaI Cap -cit1-Ihe First cts
nf the United states COurt-fho No
vembar Term Convened.
The November term of the United
States Circuit Court for the East m dlvis-
ion of the Southern district of Georgia
was opened yesterday morning. His
Honor Judge En- ry Speer presided, and
United States District Attorney Dupont
juerry was present in the court for the
first time IN bis official capacity. Col. L..
Nj. Lamar was also present and qualified
as United States Marshal, succeeding
Marshal Z. e. Wade. The ex-Marshal
was then sworn in as United States Com
missioner. A panel of grand Jurors was
drawn and the yenire was made returna-
bic next Monday. Judge Speer stated
that on account oil the absence OF several
members OF the bar, who are attending
the Supreme Court and are out on the SUI
periOr circuit. the court would be adj
journed until Monday. Nov. Is.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09

When in search OF a place to buy Cloth
ing-not jngoism, but ''good gouds;" no
Dragging on paper, "but low prices ir
facP-bere, at ''the Famous you will
lind all that any onable being can ask
Tor. Good, reliable Clothing that we can
guarantee Gas we are the manufacturers J.
which you can buy without having to pay
the fancy prices prevailing elsewhere.
"Have you any money TO throw awayP'
Then 90 and pay SIS more for a Suit OF
Overcoat than we will sell 1t to you TOR.
SPECIAL BARGAINS THIS WEEK:
Mems and Youths Oyercoats from ST
to $50.
Mems and Youths Suits from S. TO S25
Boys and Children's Overcoats from
s. 80 10 $40.
Boys and ChIldren's Suits from 50 sc
20 $40.
Dress Shirts, Underwear, Neckwear,
Suspenders, Collars, Cuffs and Hats, ali
at lowest reduced prices. The Famous
New York Clothing House, 40 Congress
street,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
NOVEMBER AT SEA.
Generally Stormy Weather Pre-
dicted for the North Atlantic.

Generally Stormy Weather Pre-
dicted for the North Atlantic.
The North Atlantic Pilot Chart for
November has been received. 1t contains
full list OF all the notices to mariners
issued by the United State, Hydrographlc
Office during October, defines the limits
of the different trade winds, and gives a
synopsis of the weather experienced on
the North Atlantic during the month. 1t
also shows the drift of derelcts and the
reported positions of each, and the re
ports of masters in regard 10 the expert
ment Of using oil during high and heavy
seas. The weather during October wae
generally stormy from the 9th TO the Is
The effects OF a tropical cyclone
were felt in The Gulf ports of the United
States, causing considerable damage to
shipping and other property, and unusu
ally large loss OF lite.
During the first week of the month
moderate to heavy gales prevailed on the
coast OF the United Sta es. and in the
transatlantic route. During the second
week moderate TO hard gales we're err.
cOuntered in the transatlantic route east
of longitude 30 degs. On Oct. 10, IS and Ii
they were from heavy TO hurricane force
IN the transatlantic route and on the
coast OF the United States north Of lati-
tude 10 degs. But two icebergs have been
reported south of latitude 80 dogs.
For November generally stormy
weather is predicted in the North Allan
tic. with westerly gales in the track nf
steamers between the United States and
the north o! Europe. 1t is not probable
that lceDergs will be encountered,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
Morning News Printing House

The Morning News Printing House,
Having recently increased It's facilities,
by adding improved machinery TO its pre-
Vious large plant, also by Increasing the
area for handling work, assures its pa
irons and others fayoring it with orders
that 1t can manufacture all work in it's
line at as low prices as any other house
IN the country. Bankers, merchants,
business mems, manufacturers, mechan-
les, lawyers, doctors, county officials,
railroads, steamships aud steam.
boats supplies OF printing, llthographing
and blank books manufactured at the
shortest notice. Its stock OF papers ana
other supplies are bougat IN large guam
Titles, which enables this establishment
10 on orders ~ bottom prices. All orders.
city OF by mail. will receive prompt aud
careful attention. Prices quoted aud o..
Inmates mace on short notice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09

The Augusta Division Of Railway Con-
ductors has been organized, with the fol-
lowing officers: j. G. McMaster, Chief
Conductor; J. Bell, Assistant Chief; A. A.
Walden, Secretary and Treasurer; Steve
Malone. Senior Conductor; +. ). Clarkson,
Junior Conductor; w. Ii. Baston and r.
j. Armstrong, Sentinels. Among the con.
ductOrs residing elsewhere who were Ia
attendance ut Sundays meeting. when the
division WAS organlzed, We're j. 4. john
son, A. N. kendrick, L. Galbraith, w. NJ,
Taylor, Of Macon; Il. ). Trevnl, +. W
Thompson, W. Evans, q. r. Morgan. of
Atlanta; A. &. Slater, j. +. Lynch, j. G &.
Garwood, OF Adafsv,lle; Il. p. Rasbor-
ough, G. r. Cole. OF Pensacola, Fla: 1T.
Terrell, of smyrna; James Adams, j. " .
Byrd, Of Dalton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
Week Pre- Weeks corrssD nd

In the principal trades the failures
were as follnws: General stores Al.
grocers 20, liquors, wines and saloons is
produce, provisions, fruits, etc. u, hard.
wa'e and AGRICULTURAL implements II.
clothing, tailOrs, eIc. IL. boots and shoes
.. drugs, OILS, and paints 8. dry goods and
fancy goods s, carpets, furniture and up
holeterers 7, tobacco and cigars 6, lumber
and builders materials 6, millinery and
straw go de ), grain, -four and feed 3,
bakers and confecTOners D, bO.els and
restaurants 4, jewelry 8, iron and steel 3,
BATE, caps aud turs 3, carpenters
ard builders 3. Among those re.
ported embarrassed were Alexander
Greer's S0ne, wholesale and re-
tail tobacco and cigars. Albany, n. Y:
b. 5. HerZOg a. CO., Wholesale clothing,
Cincinnati, o.; Wood & Merrill, whole.
sale boots and shoes, Troy, N. Y; Nc
NaiDara Brothers, manufacturers whip
sockets, BIngDamton. N. Y; ID. D. Gar
celOn q Co.. grain and -four, Chicago, Ill. +:
q. +. Mcfarland, nursery, Harris
burg, Pa; Gaaney, Mundy & Co., lumber,
WOodlawn, Tex; j. +. Sarrazin's Son &
Co, manufacturers and dealers tobacco
and cigars. New Orleans, La: Louis
Whitkowski, boots and shoes, Denver.
Col: II. Preston & Co., wholesale no.
tions, Boston, Mass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
RIVER AND HARBOR NEWS.
Gleanings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharvcs.

Along the Wharvcs.
The schooner Samuel II. Crawford.
which was ashore on Pumpkin bants 8.
came of yesterday and was lowed up To
the city. sue is not damaged any ana
but a small part OF her cargo was
lightered.
James jenkins, OF Charleston, and ward
room steward OF the revenue cutter Nc
Culloch, died suddenly Of heart disease
Sunday. on board the McCulloch, al Beau
fort. An quest was neld at Beaufort,
and the body was taken to Charleston
for burial.
The spanish government has reduced
the clearance fee on vessels and cargoes
TO 50 81. This lee applies to any size
ship or cargo and is done 10 attract COM
mel ce to spain. Previous TO this the
tees ranged anywhere from 81 so 10 5000.
The Spanish Consul has also decided to
charge no fee on clearances after the con.
sular hours, which are from 10 a. m. 10 .
p. m. This will he a decided saving as
well as convenience 10 shipping and ex.
pOrters.
The Italian bark Tonic arrived yester.
day from Hamburg consigned 10 Mes-rs.
A. Il. Salas & Co. with a cargo Of kainlt.
The Tonic Is the largest Italian vessel
that ever loaded at this port, being .082
tons. She loaded here about two years ago
and made the trip 10 Liverpool In twei Is
days aud eighteen hours, remarkably
quicK passage. sue D. chartered 10 make
The same voyage agaln, aud as soon as
DISCHARGED she Will commence loading
for Liverpool.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09

The Way Travellers Bolt Their Me
af RaiIroad Hasto,Yrants

The Way Travellers Bolt Their Meals
at Railroad Restaurants.
The Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway Company mas concluded to try
to check the pid increase of dyspepsia's
victims, ana hereafter passenger trains
will be stopped twenty-five minutes at all
eating stations. Heretofore fifteen min
utes was all the time allowed train full
OF passengers To rad a restaurant. MANY
lines allow passengers only ten minutes to
try to eat dollars worth of railroad res
taurant sandwiches and pie. The natural
result OF bolttd dinner is painful pro-
test from the stomach's conscience.
All of this is TO he done away with on the
Savannah. Florida and Western, for the
officials OF the road say that they have
not the heart, after bringing an in.
valid down IN this country and he gets
we'll, TO give him relapse by not al
lowing him time to eat while
returning home. The long stops Will, OF
course, have TO be made up by running
the trans faster. On a schedule like
OF the West India fast mail DELAY Of five
or ten minutes Is a matter of cousidera BILE
importance. The company's desire, how
ever, 10 TO accommodate the travelling
public.
A commodious and fully appointed
dining room and lunch counter will he
opened at the Jacksonville passenger de.
pot In about len days. Such a restaurant
at that statIOn has been needed for a long
time, as the old lunch counter was too
small to accommodate the demands of a
hungry Dubllc
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09
No APPOINTMENT YET.

The Hulls Inspectorship StiIIVacant
Capt. Laird's Chances.
Judge Emory Speer, Mr.. James Curran,
tne supervising Inspector for this dis
trict, and Collector Wheaton, who consti.
tCts the Advisory Board, had a conference
yesterday in regard the appointment of a
local inspector Of hulls. The matter was
talked over, but no appointment was
made. Mr.. Curran stated alter the meet
log that he could not give any informa-
uon, except that no selection was made.
He expects that the matter will be set.
lied IN a day or two. Capt. Thomas
Laird, Port Warden of Savannah. Is be-
lleved TO have the best chance for the
place. The salary is $1,000 a year and
actual travelling expenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-09

Mr.. W. E. Ii, searcy, of Griffin, is very
much interested, says the Newman Ad.
vertser, in the construction OF a line o
railway from Monticello, Ga, to Birm
iugham, Ala, via Griffin and LaGrapge.
TIE latter city has already manifested
her interest in the PR elected enterprise
by subscribing $50, 900, and Griffin Ia ex.
pected 10 come up VITA like amount II
she wants the road. 1t Is proposed t.
utilize the old road bed OF the Griffin,
Mo lticelo and Madison railroad from
Monticello to Griffin, and by doing so IT
is claimed that the road can be recon-
struc!ed and equipped between those
points at comparatively small cost. Ia
n recent article, published in the Griffin
Sun, Mr.. SearcY saws: "An airline nom
ontcello to Birmingham would run by
Locust Grove, SunByside or Hampton
ard Newman. That rUute IL - miles
shorter than the proposed route by Griffin
and LaGTange from Monticello. Twenty
dve miles, at fifteen thousand dollars per
mile, amounts to three hundred and
seventy.hve thousand dollars, that can be
saved by the air line route.