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Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
She Thought 1t was Later.

There was no clock in the hotel parlor. The young man had no watch. Neither had the young woman on whom he was making visitation. They had been talking about bores.
 'I meet good many" he said.
 'Tdon't," she responded. "That is, I don't before 10 o'clock in the evening. :"
 "Ah," he said, significantly, Git is about @ o'clock now,"
 "Oh," she said, forgetfully, lis it so earlya I thought it was half-past 10 at least"
 Then he got up and went away NIs6A6n1ton 1yieic.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
Boycotting the Baby.

She was putting the child to sleep the other night when her husband exclaimed ::
 "You are the meanest woman know of"
 "Why, what do you mean7" she re- piled in astonishment.
 .I mean," he answered with mean ing glance, ssthat you have just boy cotted the baby. Rpstoa AstdaH.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12

A life insurance company in England bears the mazing title of "Thc Royal Liver Friendly Society,"" Its mission is not, as might naturally be supposed, the insuring of persons afflicted with or liable to hepatic disorders, but general, like all other life insurance companies. Indeed, it would seem that it rather seeks to ig- nore, if it docs not actually condemn, the functional service of that important or gan after which it is named, since in d recent manifesto it's officers assure the public that ''no longer there will be a secretive atmosphere in the affairs of the society,""
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
What fhey did for a Cold.

Fannie-Do you know what do when have colda get mamma to boil vim egar and molasses together. It "cuts" the cold and like it.
 Freddic-Mother puts snuff plaster on my breast and then puts me to bed. Besue, what do you do when yoa have cold2
 Little Bess-I cough. = 0eN
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12

While some men were working road in the Plat:ek Glove on recently, a stone four feet square was loosened from 0 quarry which was fully quarter of a mile above them. It rolled down with tremendous velocity, and when it struck the road bounded twenty feet, just graz ing the heads of two men, and striking a horse in the head killed it outright. From the horses head it bounded eigh teen feet further, and plunged into the ground over half foot,
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
An Ancient Chapter House Uneartheds

A missing chapter-house, which was buried during the great fire at Dublin in the 18th century, has been discovered by some workmen who were excavating un- dcrneath Christ church cathedral. In tho chapter-house were beautifully caTve0 effigies, coins, tiles, and marvellous speci- mems of architecture. The discovery was not devulgcd to the public until re- gently, and it has created quite sensa- tion. The lord mayor, the clergy and prominent officials and citizens have inc spected the excavated articles.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12

Tho lumber barons of the Northwest have swoopcd down on Louisiana and Mississippi and secured LAC, 300 acres of desirable government lumber lands at $1. .25 an acre. It Is estimated that the tracts contain 15, 900, 900, GOO, 900 feet ot standing timber.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
A Sure Cure.

"Are you the proprietor of Dr. Cofhns Celebrated Consumption Curea"
 "Yes, sir-the present one."
 "Then your name, presume, is Dr.l Cofin7'
 .Nol I succeeded him. Dr. Coffin is dead. He died last Fall, of an incufAble malady."
 "Ahl I hadn't heard of it. Msy q ask what he died of9''
 ssHaven't heardi He died q CO.,, sumption. " pvek zsl s:ss ' x
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
The Wind Baby. A. o lsAAvo xxinA huhu

Is pleasant as ever you please, And then is the time that we call him A zephyr, and sometimes breese- In autumn he gifts bit rougher, And blows the leaves hither and yon; In winter he piles up the snow-drifts, t. And thinks it most capital fun. But March comes, and then the wind baby Has nothing-no leaves and no snow. D'you hear him scream down through tne
 chimney, "Come out! Oh, you daren't, knowr'
 -Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
EXperienCed,

"Are you pretty we'll acquainted with your mother tongue, my boy2" asked the school-teacher of the new scholar.
 'sYes, sir" answered the lad, timidly. ssMa jsws ms good deal, sir."-Bur-
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-12
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Proposition to the City Council to
Drain Waters Road.


The Board of County Commissioners
met yesterday morning and held an ex-
tended session.
DR.. j. j. Waring, Road Commissioner,
notified the board that the Causton Bun
road is INSTRUCTED by a gate. 1t was
ordered that a notice be served on the
owners Of the land, in accordance with
section Col of the Code, and the Clerk
was directed to notify the Chairman OF
the Road Commissioners of the action
The application of George Deter, Ii.
| w. Struck and others, TO open contlnua-
| ton of Lovers lane road, was referred
with a map of the route and the right OF
way to special committee composed oil
Commissioners Estill and Dorset.
Application parties to be placed on
! the list OF benetciaries were referred to
the proper committee. Applications for
! four liquor licenses we're referred to
a special committee.
A communication from Mrs. NJ. e. Will
bur, President Of the Industrial Relief
Association, for Increased aid for the
county poor, was referred TO the Commit
tee on County Poor.
The committees on remodeling the
court house and county home for the poor
were granted time.
Action on the appointment OF managers
for the state election, TO be held Oct. 9,
was deferred until special meeting.
An order was passed that the attention
Of the Vernon Shell Road Company be
called to the act of the General Assem-
bly,, 1885, requiring the maintenance
along their road of good and sufficient
drains to carry off all accumulauons Of
water.
The following paper offered by Com
missioner Estill was adopted:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
NO MORE SHOCKS.

People Returning to Their Houses
Business Improving.
A suspension of the quakes and bromide
or potassium are gradually restoring the
nerves Of the citizens to their normal anti
earthquake condition. More ladies were
out yesterday afternoon on the streets
than at any time since Tuesday afternoon,
Aug. 81, excepting, OF course, Immediate
ly after each shock at night. Bull street
showed more Life than it has for over a
week, and more shopping was done. Last
week was pretty dull for the merchants,
but the customers are beginning 10 come
back and the study OF fashion plates Will
be resumed.
Wrecked chimneys nre being rebuilt
and cracked plaster Is being restored.
The rain drove all but the Historically
nervous in doors last night. Camping out
did very well so long az 1t did not storm,
but the majority OF the jewellers in tents
sensibly concluded TO go back TO their
homes. Malaria is sure sequence to
sleeping out In the squares, while broken
head from piece Of plastering is very
remote.
The excitement OF last week has pretty
well abated, aud were 1t not for the ner-
vous members OF the families it would
have subsidized altogether by this time. No
shocks were reported yesterday, and 10
IS doubtful If there was perceptible rip
NE oil tbjE pSrJ Of the crust
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEW AK.
pashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told In Brief Paragraphs-Pickings

pashes Here and There by the News
Reporters Yesterdays Happenings
Told In Brief Paragraphs-Picking
at Police Headquarters.
Zerrubbabel Lodge, F. A. M, will meet
tonight.
There were five cases for the Mayors
Court at midnight.
The Charleston and Savannah railroad
will run another of the dollar excursions
to Charleston ON Sunday.
The Savannah Mutual Loan Associa-
ton VIII hold its siXty-seventh regular
monthly meeting at Metropolitan Hall to-
night.
The WEEKLY NEWS, issued this morn
ing, contains a full account of the earth
quake at Charles6on savannah and other
points in the South. Secure copy.
Charleston drummer, who occupied a
room in the third story of the Screyen
last night, on retiring requested the clerk
TO have him called ten minutes before the
next shock.
Edward Davis, cOlored, was arrested at
1900 p. IN. yesterday by Policeman Jaut-
zen tor stealing box of cigars from
George Ranken's store at Bull and An
derson streets.
The National Bank Of Savannah has in
creased its capital stock $4,000, all of it
being taken by the present stockholders.
Mr.. Samuel A. Woods has been elected
director in place of Mai. John Schwarz,
who declined a reelection.
Messrs. A. r. Salas a. Co. cleared yes
terday the Norwegian bark Walborg for
Hamburg with 3 24S barrels of rostn,
weighing 1,455, 205 pounds, valued at
$1,000, and 700 casks Of spirits turpentIne,
measuring 1888 gallons, valued at SILL
800; total valuation $1,000. Cargo by
Messrs. ). p. Shotter 81 Co.
The latest advertising dodge is being
worked by John II. Griffin, Travelling Pas
senger Agent of the Evansville route.
He is serdlng out, to other railroad men
principally those small Internal machines
known as chestnut registers, each one
being inscribed with the compliments Of
his road. The registers, however, are get
ting to be chestnuts themselves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
Local Personat.

Col. John W. Akin, a prominent law
yer of Gainesville, Is in the city, CUES t
at the Screven.
Mr.. Ii. l.. Schreiner returned home yes
terday after several weeks spent IN the
mountains. He was at Warm Springs.
n. c., last week, and felt the earthquake
shock there very distinctly.
Among the arrivals at the Screyen
House Yesterday were James II. Ahern,
Mrs. Ahern. Tampa, Fla; w. A. Walton,
Augusta; w. Graham, Baltimore; G. Boz
gan. Albany; sam Pinkussohn, Charles
ton; &. D. Joyce, Philadelphia; A. Liv-
Ingston, Madison, Fla; K. j. Baker, Ba-
ker's Mill. Fla.
At the Harnett House were Daniel Lott,
Nichols; j. 5. Waslbery, Sylvester; II. e.
Buesenick, Brunswick; II. II. Brewer.
Oliver; Nj. G. Hall, Triton; w. H. Merri-
man, Sanderson, Fla; G. W. Blake and
wife, Rockledce, Fla; d. 4. Whetstow,
Fort White, Fla; A. l.. Parsons, c. &.
kendrick. Baltimore; Addison Downing,
Philadelphia.
AT the Marshall House were VII.
Pace, Hazleburst; }. j. Reimer, Eden I;
j. q. Turner. j. II. Perkins, Miss Simkins,
Monticello, Fla; j. W. Sprngstein, CIn-
cinnau; h. T. Causey, South Carolina;
f. Weedentleld, jacksonville; +. E. Foy,
Egypt; f. Charles, New York; j. O..
Powell. EaGtman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
CENTRAL RAILROAD STOCK.

Having Little Rest at Present
Nothing From the SCOOP"
Very little if anything has been done in
Central railroad stock since the earth
quake. 1t cings at about 99X and par.
and there doesn't appear to be any de-
cided impression whether it will move up
or down.
1t is fact worth noticing that orders
for the purchase OF the stock have been
received in this city from Chicago parties
within the last day or two. The orders
we're not executed, however, for the rea-
son that the limit beyond which the bro
ker was permitted to go in making pur-
chases was just shade under
the prevailing market price. These orders
from Chicago would seem to indicate that
the recent activity IN the stock was pro-
duced by desire to speculate in it, and
to buy it az an investment rather than an
organized effort to get control ofthe road.
There is still some talk to the effect that
other railroad systems are trying to get
control OF the Central system, but there
are no facts given as a basis for il. In
quiries in New York, where much of the
stock has gone, have failed to find any
thing indicating movement there to get
a controlling interest in the stock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
improvements in the buildings
The Reopening Oct. q.

improvements in the Buildings
The ReopeninS Oct. @.
Supt. w. H. Baker, OF the public schools,
says that the attendance for the coming
/ year will show large increase over that
OF last year. Workmen are busily en-
gagged at several OF the buildings making
such improvements and preparations as
are needed, and getting everything ready
for Monday, Oct. 4, on which date the
schools will reopen.
Extensive improvements are be-
ing made at the Massie and Bar
nard street buildings. An additional
wing has been built on the eastern side oi
the Massie building. 1t is a large, sub
stantial two-story brick structure, with
one large room on each floor. The rooms
are about 80 feet square, and are
each capable of comfortably accom-
modating at least fifty pupils. The two
rooms in the rear of the main building on
the first floor have been thrown into one
large room.
An entire story has been added to the
Barnard street building, and the first floor
has been thrown into one large room.
The improvements will make room Tor
fully 100 more children at this school.
All OF the school rooms are undergoing
thorough OYerhauling. Workmeu are
busy wbitewashinR, repainting black
boards and giving everything general
overhauling.
The Superintendent says that, notwith-
standing the additional room that has
been made IN the Massle and Barnard
street buildings, more room is still needed,
and the two rooms in the Ogletborpe bar
racks will have to be used again
this year. Tho Board OF Edu-
cation will meet next Monday
night, when the needs of the schools will
be fully discussed, and such action will
he taken as may be necessary.
Among other things that will come up
before the board will be the liking of
date for the examination of applicants
for three vacancies which have occurred
in the corps OF teachers. Two OF these
vacancies are in st. Patrick's school and
one in the Massie school. Sept. % Will
probably be the date fixed for this eXami-
nation. The Superintendent also says
that it is proposed to open additional
schools in the country districts. No posi-
tive action has yet been taken, however,
in this direction the matter will proba-
bly, be discussed at the meeting OF the
board on Monday night.
The needs OF the colored schools have
been so carefully attended to for the past
few years, and especially during last year,
that they have no pressing wants now,
and consequently no changes have been
made in any Of the buildings for the COM
Ing year. None of the buildings were
damaged to any extent by the recent
earthquake, and beyond the falling down
OF little plastering in a few of the rooms
no one could tell they had passed through
an earthquake. This plastering is being
all replaced and the result will be that
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09

You still have short time in which TO claim
our offered bargains in the remnants of our
summer stock OF Mems and Boys Clothing,
Neckwear, Underwear, Hosiery, Hats and
Furnishings. Don't think for an instant that
heavy clothing will be wanted under AT least
two months yet-loug enough to get your
moneys worth OF wear ont of purchases made
row. We are desperately in earnest atout
selling, rs we are reconcled to downright
losses us preferable to packing up and carry
ing over. Besides, our STYLES and varieties OF
summer goods viii be suitable for next sea-
son, or any other future season, boing "A class
of Clothing that 10 never out Of style, where
comfort is the essential requirement. Our
Unlaundried Shirt Department is worth an
INSPECTION, IA we know that better values
cannot be obtained elsewhere for the same
money. Before ordering q new supply Of
Shirts for fall and winter use. or paying eX-
travagant prices for made to order" Shirts
come and see our fine line OF LAundred and
Unlauudried garments A. Falk y sou. Con
gress, Whitaker and St.Julian streets, success
sors to /, l.. FAX Il Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
Clothing, Clothing and Hats.

We are closing out at New York cost
for cash the balance of our stock
of Clothing, Hats and Furnish
ing Goods to retire from the
clothing business. We are to give UP
possession Of our store Oct. /, conse-
quently our clothing suitable for all sea-
sons must be sold. AS clothing this fall
will be higher in consequence of the
strikes among the makers North, this is
an opportunity to get bargains that should
not be missed. Don't forget clothing for
fall and winter as well as for present
wear. Suits, Cashmere Pants and Over.
coats for men or boys. Our fixtures,
such as shelving, tables, etc, for sale.
Come at once.
CHAs. LOGAN & Co,
1870 Congress Street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
OPENING THE SEASON.
The Aunt Bridget Comedy Company
Next Monday Night.

The Aunt Bridget Comedy Company
Next Monday Night.
my Aunt Bridget" will make her de-
but in Savannah next Monday night and
will open the theatrical season here. Her
play is said 20 be a very funny comedy,
full of bright lines and catching songs.
The people in the company have received
good notices in the towns where the piece
has been produced. Rice and Munro, the
two leading characters, made hits last
year with George Knight in his "Over the
Garden Wall" Both are excellent
comedians and are making their new play
immensely popular. MIR. Mack, their
advance man, is in the city making ar
rangements for the play for Monday and
Tuesday nights, Sept. ID and IA.
The Wilmington Del. Every Evening
says OF recent performance: "The play
is musical melange whose sole object is
all hinges on the efforts Of p. Alton Nc
Weigh a young SWELL to appear rich
while he is woOing Dora BlazOr,' whose
father Is wealthy coal dealer, and much
OF the fun was caused by his frequent at
tempts to secure money from his aunt,
Bridget McVeigh,' who has just
come over from ireland. George W.
Monroe as Aunt Bridget was irreslsti-
bly, funny and kept the audience in one
continual roar OF laughter, He was ably
assisted by MIR. Rice as 'P. Alton Nc
Weigh and the rest Of the company,
particularly Miss Katie Hart as Polly
Glider whose dancing and singing re-
ceIved enthusiastic recalls. Miss Hart is
but 10 years of age, although she has
been on the stage since she was q months
old, having for many years been with
Dan Sully's Corner GrocerY.,N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
James L. Tnylor's Resignation.

AS stated In yesterdays MORNING
NEWS, Mr.. james l.. Taylor, the well
known and efficient General Freight and
Passenger Agent of the Savannah. Florida
and Western railway, is about to leave
this city, having rendered his resignation
and accepted the position OF General Pas
senger Agent Of the Richmond and Dam
willie railroad system, with headquarters
at Washington, ID. q. Mr.. Taylor's de-
parture will be source OF re-
greet to the many friends he has
made since he came to this city
seven years ago, aud he will take
with him their best wishes for his success
in his new position. The place he leaves
is one OF the most important and respon-
sible in the Southern railway system. and
one which he has filed with satisfaction
10 the company aud the business and trav-
cling community. In private lie be has
always proved himself TO be an enterpris-
ing and public spirited citizen. In his
new home and among new friends he will
always ne remembered by those he leaves
Nehind him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
STRANGE CLOUD AT SEA.
Singular Appearance OF the Caro-
lima Coast.

lima Coast.
Considerable excitement and specula-
ton was occasIoned among the members
OF the Cotton Exchange yesterday on tho
posting by Supt. Bryan of bulletin which
be received from the operator at Tybee OF
the discovery twenty miles northeast of
there OF something which was at first sup
posed to be an immense water spout near
Hilton Head. Its remaining stationary
and lasting for several hours, however,
dispelled that theory. 1t was observed
from the roof OF the MORNING NEWS
building with the aid of a marine glass,
and appeared to be a cloud of white
smoke from a burning wreck.
The news of the discovery spread
through the city, and all sorts Of rumors
were afloat. One was that an island had
been formed Off rybee, and an
other that volcanic eruption had
taken place on one of the islands OF the
South Carolina coast. Late in the even
ing the operator at Tybee reported that
the cloud was smoke, and that the light
house keeper, Capt. Daniels, who had Just
returned to Tybee from the bar, had come
to the conclusion that the marsh grass on
st. Helena Island was on fire, and the
white smoke was caused by the sappy
condition of the grass. No blaze could
be seen.
The tug Forest City, which lowed a
bark to sea IN the afternoon, returned to
the city last night and reported having
seen the smoke but no fire, and her officers
reached the same conclusion that the
lighthouse keeper did. The crew thought
nothing OF the matter, as the grass or
woods frequently catch on tire and burn
tor hours at time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
More Light Wanted.

or late there has been considerable
falling eff in the quality Of gas furnished
to the public by the Gas Company, and
the last two nights it has been worse than
ever. On the nights In question it was
only with the greatest difficulty and the
straining of their eyesight that the COM
postors and others in the MORNING NEWS
office were able 10 continue their labOrs
There is something wrong at the works
which needs the attention OF the higher
officials, or the quality Of the gas is such
that II is stOpning up the pines.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
1T WAS THE EARTHQUAKE.

An Old Offenders Excuse to the
Police for Getting Drunk.
AS AN old offender was carefully leaned
up against the arraignment bar in the
barracks last night the Sergeant asked:
"What is it this time. Same old drunk ?''
mo, yer Honor! Yer see since these
measly earthquakes been stampeding
around didn't think 10 was safe TO sleep
in the house, and so just was taking a
nap In the square"
"Drunk, lying asleep in the street, ;" said
the arresting officer.
SEARCH him." ordered the Sergeant.
"Pll be burned; just as | thought.
Earthquakes amt good for anything, not
even an excuse" sarcastlcally remarked
the drunk as he was showed the way TO
the station house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
Death ora CoIored Physician

Or. p. IL. Cocker, a prominent colored
physician, died at his home on Perry
street, near Price, at 1880 p. m. yesterday.
He was about As years of age, and had
built uD lucrative practice among his
people here. The body will be sent TO
Caroline county, Nd, for burial. A de-
tacnment Of the First Colored Battalion,
OF which the deceased was surgeon, will
escort the remains 10 the Charleston and
Savannah depot tonight. The members
Of MyrCle Lodge No. 1868, g. u. o. Of o.
f., OF which DIR. Cocker was q mem Der,
will also act as an escort,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-09
SleepleRsnese.

Narcotics and sedatives murder sleep;
the unnatural stupor is soon followed by
i'll effects. Simmons Liver Regulator re-
moves the cause of restlessness and sleep
lessness by regulating the bowels, by es-
tablishlng good digestion and by quieting
the nerves.
81 have been great sufferer from dys-
pepsia and loss of sleep. AS soon as
feel the least nervous | take dose of
Simmons Liver REGULATOR and sleep all
night" MRS. r. BRYANT,
Griswoldville Ga.