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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

weaving Ominously to and fro In the air.
The MONKEYS frenzied shrek of fright
| reused the entire household in an instant,
! The macaws and parOquets yelleu anu
stormed and swore their most sulPnu
rious Spanish Oaths, the bears growleo
and whined and scrapped aimiessly IN
the air, the canaries fluttered ana cnirPeu
| in their terror, and above all rose me plt-
eous screams for help from The monkeys.
The terrible scene which occurred
during the dead hours Of that awful night
will never be recorded. The passers by In
the street In the early morning knew thaC
there was a tragedy, and gathered cur
ously about on the sidewalk listening TO
the uproar. When Mr.. Burns came at last
and opened the door, there, In the mlddLe
of the room, partly coiled up, put WIN
the anaconda, now grown FURIOUS
with hate and with the uproar
about him. Quick as flash Mr.. Burns
grabbed large strip of canvas that Tor
tunately was at hand, and into THIS the
fierce reptile lunged his head. Then there
came furious struggle, Mr.. Burns CROP
ing for the anaconda's neck and the ana
conda vainly trying 10 get Mr.. Burns into
it's deadly coil. But it was not long
struggle. With a firm grip on the big
snakes throat Mr.. Burns soon had him
subdued and fast secured in MS box.
Then he looked about at the havoc.
One of the cub bears lay crushed and
dead IN corner. In another corner lay
the remains of a deceased armadillo, and
the monkeys were In such an ague OF
fright that they are liable to die from 1t
before consumption gets fair chance at
them. The paroquets and macaws were
busy all day long telling everybody who
came in about the horrible nights adven-
ture, and swearing frighttul Spanish oaths
as they told 1t, and the poor canaries Will
not get over their fright for month. Tie
anaconda was put into another box and
packed of at once to Mansfield, where
Mr.. Donaldson will have an opportunity
to measure his capacity for deviltry. Mr..
Burns admits that he is q bad snake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
ELECTRIC LIGHT WORKS AFIRE
The Brush Company Loses $4,000
to 100000 by a Blaze at Gotham.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-soon after I
O'Clock this evening fire broke out in the
Brush Electric Light Company's estab-
lishment, running from 204 to 30 Eliza
beth street. 1t was caused by friction OF
the main shaft, which set fire to the grease
soaked wood work. In an almost incredl-
bly, short time the station was burning
furiously. The locality abounds in tene-
ment houses and the flames ragged so
fercely that the tenants were driven
to the streets. Eleven streams
of water were being Piled upon the burn
ing building within ten minutes of the
discovery of the fire. After a stubborn
contest, lasting two hours, the flames
were controlled. In the two-story build
ing were thirteen boilers and great en-
CINE that operated thirly-tive dynamOs on
the second floor. The circuits were cut,
the boilers flooded and the fires smothered
before the men we're driven from the build
ing. The Brush premises were about 100
feet square, and the building was valued
at $4,000. The loss on machinery and
stock is estimated at from $4,000 to $780,
600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
MEXICAN SOLDIERS.
The Ranks of the Army Recruited
from the Criminal Glasses.

r. R. g. in Boston Herald.
The construction of the American rail-
ways here has practically quadrupled the
efficiency of the army, and the ability to
put the troops into frontier States-where
trouble generally begins-gives the
government q sense Of security which
was never felt before. The Mexican SOL
der, though largely recruited from the
criminal class by that system Of compul-
sorry service based on army enlistment
being made the alternative OF negotiating
in prison, is good fighter.
He has recently done some effective
work in the Yaqui war in Sonora, and,
as trailer OF savage Indians, may be re-
lied on to fight hard and march far, and
all this on very light rations. The cav
airy is a very creditable corps. 1t is to
be hoped that the time Will soon come
when the army can be safely reduced,
and thus curtail the budget cOrrespo nd
ingly.
One man in every 40 is serving in the
army, against one man to every 3l4 adult
males in the United States. France has
one man in every Is enrolled, and
Germany one in every 20.
think few people realize the strength
of the military establishment in
Mexico as compared with its financial
resources. But it is not yet time to re-
uuCe tue army. IueTe uluSb De Hunger
| period of internal peace and a gradual
turning of tho attention OF the people to
investments in land. The best cure for
the inherited tendency toward civil dis
turbances is giving every man, as far as
possible, stake in the country.
Talking with Mexicans Of all classes,
! find, almost generally, an aversion to
revolution. Yesterday an intelligent
Mexican gentleman, and not at all sup
porter OF the present administration,
said "We have nothing to gain by
Overturning things. We have been
surfeited by civil wars, which
have torn our social system all to pieces,
and arrayed Mexicans, who should be
friends, against one another. What we
need to do is to let this present
state OF things exist until the time
comes for change, under the con-
stitution, by a peaceful and orderly
means. Every year that passes
without civil strife educates the masses
into a desire for tranquility. We have
found by experience that nothing is to be
gained by changing governments. Edu-
cation and commercial progress must do
the work." This is the talk of man
who has read a great deal and thought
more.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
Telegraph Wires Burned.

PITTsBURG, PA, Aug. l6.-COmmuni-
cation by the Western Union telegraph
was entirely cut off in all directions to-
night shortly before II O'Clock by small
fire IN the rear Of the switch board in
the main Office. The loss was slight
but the Inconvenience great, as every
wire In the office was more or less
damaged. At | o'clock this morning the
management had succeeded in establish
ing Communication East and West for
press service, and by daylight 1t is ex-
pected that all the wires will be In opera
ton. The fire is supposed to have been
caused by lightning, as storm was in
progress at the time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
TRADES TALISMAN.
Business in Every Branch Reported
Looking Up as FAN Approaches.


Looking Up as Fail Approaches.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-With the en-
couraging crop reports and the extraor-
binary demand for all kinds OF material
for railways, including cars, locomotives
and rails, and the heavy expenditures an
ticipated by the government in shipbuild-
ing, there is a growing feeling OF conn.,
dence over the industrial conditions of the
next twelve months. Railroad reports
point to a very heavy increase in con-
struction during 1887. Contracts for
100000 tons of rails have already been
placed for delivery next year. The rail
makers are increasing their capacity in
several mills, and five or six mills are en-
gagged In rolling foreign blooms into rails
TO meet the demand which steel rail mills
are not able to meet. Merchant bar is i'm
proving; heavy plate and structural iron
orders are coming in, and, in general,
there is a spirit of confidence which has
not been felt for three years.
COAL GOING UP.
Anthracite coal has been advanced ID
cents per ton and heavy orders have been
received within a week. A general I'M
provement in demand is probable both
for anthracite and hituminous. The Sep
TENDER output will be fixed at 100000
tons.
The textile manufacturers report
large influx of orders during the week for
all kinds of dress goods, hosiery and for
carpetings. Twenty upholstery mills
are now crowded with orders for hang
ings, covers and trimmings. The textile
productions this year will exceed last
years by 10 per cent, and prices will be
slightly better. Wool is declining In ac-
tiyity, which is the result of the recent
sharp advance in PRICES.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Boot and shoe orders have been increas.
ing in New England and Philadelphia
markets during the week. Prices are
weak. but manufacturers are looking up
as fact as possible, and anticipate better
prices later in the season.
The receipts of lumber at Eastern At
lantic ports from Western and Southern
markets are again on the increase. All
kinds of wood are held at firm prices, and
no reaction is probable. Stocks are large
but the distribution is heavy. The only
exception is in reference TO white pine,
and its dullness is due to the unwise
policy of Western statesmen in supplying
the retail trade.
THE GENERAL OUTLOOK.
The general business outlook is very
satisfactory. The volume of business
has begun TO increase. The country is
generally bare of stocks. Jobbers report
abundance of inquiries from all parts of
the West and South for all kinds OF goods.
Manufacturers have been very careful
to not Overcrowd the market, and have
very little bad paper out. Collections are
much better than they have been, and the
percentage of loss is now at minimum.
Locomotive builders have booked a
large number of orders within a week or
two, and car builders are pretty well filled
up. Hardware manufacturers report an
urgent inquiry for all kinds OF season
goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
suTering Hydrophobia,s Horrors.

BAY CITY, MICH, Aug. 16.-One week
ago Ethelbert Smithson, aged 10, had
finger bitten by a pet dog, which died.
1t had exhibited unmistakable signs OF
hYdrOphObia. No attention was paid to
the wound until last night. The young
man had retired apparently in his usual
health, but soon awakened the family
with his barking and growing. Physi-
clans were summoned, who at once pro-
nOunced the case hydrOphobia. His par
Oxysms were so violent and desperate
that he had to be chloroformed. The bow
has been removed to the county jail, and
is manacled to his bed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
AUGUSTUS STRIKERS.
Secretary Turner and Committee
man Mullen Reach the City.


man Mullen Reach the City.
AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 16.-Frederick
Turner, OF Philadelphia, Secretary and
Treasurer of the Knights of Labor, accom-
panied by Committeeman Mullen, of
Richmond, arrived this morning. The
object OF their visit ia to investigate the
causes of the strike, aud, il possible, to
settle existing differences.
They have held conferences with the
Mayor and prominent citizens, and will
meet the mill presidents tomorrow. To-
night they addressed the Knights of La
Dor. A number OF leading citizens held
a meeting to-day and appointed commit
tees TO wait on the mill presidents and
Knights OF Labor with the hope of ad-
justing matters in dispute. Every inlu-
eBce is being brought to terminate the
strike. All interests in the city are
deeply concerned in bringing about
speedy settlement.
The impression tonight is that the
strike will be settled before many days.
Every effort is being made by the citizens
TO arrive at an adjustment of the differ
ences, and both the mill presidents and
the knights of Labor show q disposition
TO meet the citizens committee half way
Every body is hopeful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
DON'T DRINK TOO MUCH.
Pure Water the Best of Drinks
Hot Weather Hygiene.

From the London Lancet.
So far as the mere sensation of thirst is
copcerned, there can be no question that
1t is a mistake to drink too much or too
frequently in hot weather; the fluid taken
in is very rapidly thrown out again
through the skin in the form of perspira-
tion, and the outflow being promoted by
this determination toward the surface. a
new and increasing demand for fluid fol-
lows rapidly on the successive acts of
drinking and perspiring, with the result
that "thirsV is made worse by giving
way to it. But If we refuse to
ply because we shall thirst again,
we are imposing restraint on
the activities by which nature is endeav-
oring to preserve the health. We are
doing precisely what the irrational
homeOpaths do, or did, when refusing
fluid to cholera patients, or limited the
drink of those who suffer from fever, or
course, like produces like in the matter
OF thirst from any cause, but the like pro-
duced is natural; and it is, or rather was,
strange to note that IN one OF the earliest
notorious cases OF malpractice by per-
sons calling themselves homeopaths in
England, the dogma, ''Similia sImlibus
curantur," should be flung to the winds,
and drink refused to patient dying Of
liquid diarrhGa, because, forsooth, the
taking Of fluids increased the darrhna
and made him more thirsty! We venture
TO hope that those who are zealously
urging the policy of refusing TO quencn
their thirst in this hot weather be-
cause drinking makes people more
thirsty" Will reconsider their policy from
the physiological standpoint, and that
they will recognize that to thirst and
drink and perspire and drink again are
the natural steps in Il process by wnich
nature strives to maintain the integrity OF
those organic changes which the external
heat has tendency to impede. The nat
ural and true policy is to supply an ade-
quate quantity OF fluid without excess.
Therefore do not abstain from drink, but
drink slowly, so as to allow time tor the
voice OF nature TO cry "enough." There
IS no drink 30 good as pure water. For
the sake OF flavor, and because the vege-
table acids are useful, Il dash of lemon
juice may be added with advantage, The
skin should be kept fairly cool, so that a
sufficient quantity OF the fluid taken may
pass OF through the kidneys.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
SWEEP OF A CYCLONE.

Great Damage to Property Reported
in Minnesota aud Dakota.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Aug. 16.-Reports
from various Minnesota and Dakota points
show that the storm Of Sunday afternoon
and night was unusually severe. At
Fargo thore is rumor that a
cyclone visited Breckenridge, Mimi,
with disastrous results to life and prop
erty, but the wires are down and the
report cannot be verified. A cyclone was
seen at Albert Lea but il was 100 high to
be dangerous.
At ElEton. OAK, the depot was unroof-
ed and the Catholic church blown from
lis foundations.
At Larimere, OAK, the Presbyterian
church was blown down. The loss is
$4,000.
number of small frame buildings and
cars were blown INTO the river at Dalton,
Mimi.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
A PARSON PROVOKED.
Whispering Boys Driven from
Church in BIackshear.

Whispering Boys Driven from
Church in BIackshear.
BLACKsHEAR, GA, Aug. 16, The con-
gregGtion at the Methodist church last
night was small, probably about twelve
or fifteen people, but it was a very sensa-
tlOnal meeting. Rev. J. Nj. Hendry de.
tected some boys whispering, and after
reproving them once or twice, invited
them TO leave. After they LETT he heard
somebody whistling outside the church.
This broke the parson all up. and he dis.
missed the congregation in the middle OF
his sermon and went out to make an eX-
ample OF the boys. He found them down
the street, some distance from the church.
and they mad quite wordy interview. II
was said that police cases would be
made by all the parties. Tns ia The SEN
SatiOn Of the day, and the parsons violent
course is not generally approved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Lucky b. Outruns Ultimatum and
Orlando on the Saratoga Track.

SARATOGA, Aug. 16.-To-day's racing
events here were as follows:
FIRST RACE-For beaten horses; one mile.
Pat Shefdy won. with Little Mamie second
and Anita Belle third. Time IA.
SECOND RACE-For maiden two-year-olds:
flve-elghths OF mile. Romp won, with Ma
honey second and Gladstone third. Time
:0I%.
THIRD RACE-Mile and five hundred yards /;
for non winners. Lucky Il. won, with Ulti-
matum second and Orlando third. Time 2:l5.
FOURTH RACE-One and one eighth miles.
ZamOra won, with Joe Mitchell second and
Tony Foster third. Time 07.
FIFTH RACE-Steeplechase one and one
half mile. Disturbance won. with Mystic
second and Joe Shelby third, Time 1855.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
To The Public.

am running in connection with my drug
business a complete and full stock of paints,
oils, varnish, glass and putty, paint. varnish
and whitewash brushes of all kinds My
linseed oil is strictly pure. The above to be
had at either of my stores, where you will
ind a complete stock of pure and fresh drugs.
Prescription department in charge of compe-
tent druggist. Night calls promptly an
swered, am, respectfully.
EDWARD j. KIEFFER,
Pharmacist.
Corner West Broad and Stewart, and corner
West Broad and Waldburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
\ Case of yellow Fever.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. lG.-At meet
ing of the Board Of Health tonight a tele-
gram was read reporting the arrival of
the bark Scotia at the lower quarantine
station nineteen days from Colon. She
lost two Of her crew on the passage from
fever and had four cases on board. The
sick were removed TO the hospital and one
Of the cases was pronounced yellow fever.
The vessel will be detained at the lower
quarantine station, or will be sent TO
ship Island.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
BouIanger,s Biogranhy.

PARIS, Aug. 16.-The biography of Gen.
Boulanger is selling largely on the bou-
levards. The pamonlet Is supposed to be
the work of an enemy, whose intention
was to ridicule the Minister OF War by
means of eXJravagant laudation. La
Figaro affects to believe that the WORK
was inspired by TIE General himself,
whom it compares with Bernhard. The
publisher has been notified officially to
stop the sale Of the pamphlet on the
ground that Gen. Boulanger had not au-
thoriZed its publication.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
Bullets on an Excursion

JEsUP, GA, Aug. 1G.-There was quite
Alarge excursion from Cochran 70 Bruins
wick yesterday, both white aud colored,
returning last night. Between Jesup and
Surrency TWO negroes had dispute and
commenced shooting. One negro is re-
ported dead and two or three others
wounded
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
FIVE KILLED BY A BOILER.
An Explosion Occurs While Men
are Fixing the Injector,

are Il lAlnS the INJECTOR.
ASHLAND, WIS, Aug. 1G.-This morn
ing this city was startled by terrific ex-
plosion occasioned by the bursting of a
boiler in the carpenter shop of Pesi-
nier & Webster. The boiler house
was utterly demolished and five men
and boys were instantly killed and
two wounded as follows Willie
Perinier and Alex. Perinier. sons of
the senior member of the firm; Joseph
Mclaughlin, foreman of the shop; q. p.
Johnson, wood turner; August Olson,
workman, all killed; Nelson sPero,
foreman OF the working crew,
slightly wounded in the leg, and B. F.
Bailey severely. He is now in a hospital,
with fair show to recover. The cause of
the explosion was lack of water in the
boiler Saturday the boiler was blown
off and pumped up after cleaning. AS
usual, a fire was built this morning,
when it was found that the injector
would not work. While trying to fix it
the explosion occurred
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
MIR. Peyton's Mission.

AUGUSTA, GA. Aug. l6.-J. f. Peyton,
representing the Legislature of New
Jersey. is in Augusta, en- route on n
visit TO Gov. Mcdaniel. He is travelling
in the interest OF the approaching cele-
bration OF the one bundredtE anniversary
OF the adoption Of the constitution of the
United States. He will arrive in At
lanta tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
DIR. Wnndrn1y,s Trial

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 16.-The trial OF
Or. James Woodrow on charges preferred
by d.. William Adams. OF Augusta. be-
fore the Augusta PIesbytory, began at
Bethany, Greene county, today. The
charges are tbat DR.. Woodrow promul.
gates doctrines and opinions in conflict
with the sacred Scriptures In teaching
that the body OF Adam was probably the
product OF evolution from the body of
some lower animal. The trial promises
10 occupy several days, and is exciting
much interest the country over,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
Cigar Makers Return 10 Work.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-The striking
cigar makers returned to work this morn
ing, as the uniOnist shippers, of whom
there are nearly 800, also returned to their
shops to-day. The buncherswill 20 back
to work tomorrow and the rollers on
Wednesday. j. Brussel 81 Co. aud Often
berg Bros. are the only firms now holding
out and sill employing knights of Labor
In their shops. The fight between the
cigar makers and knights Of Labor mad
been on for several weeks, and the knights
have been defeated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
GEoRGIA-RANDoLPH COUNTY.

GEORGIA-RANDoLPH COUNTY.
To 'ohom these Presents man cg,nt-Greetiao:
The undersigned state that they are per-
sonaily acquainted with Professor J. II.
Miller. who proposes to publish system of
Arithmetic or "Sciencc of Numbers" of his
own; that we have confidence IN Prof. NIL
ler's ability 10 do well Whatever he under
takes. and doubt not his work will Nil u long
ielt w.nt on Il c part of the general public.
We do not heItate to state our faith in the
integrity OF Prof. Miller rnd that we believe
he viii faithfully and honorably carry out any
proposition he may make 10 those paying him
in advance for his work.
tSigned) II. O, BEAL,
Clerk Superior Court.
NJ. GORMLEY.
Ordinary.
SAM'L Il. FREEMAN.
July Dist. 1886. Mayor OF Cuthhert, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
A Wooden lew


from me Ifd ~ NifftHGs.
1--WE seen awooicn Ipiup." ~ a little girl
as she returned from Nuud school, "but
what on earth is a WOO zen jew"
~ WOODEN jew r,p3atrd father and
mother both IN one breatd. 81 never heard
Of such "A tUin1.'
"Well, YOU wolld II YOU had been TO our
SUNDAY sch, oil tuis morning"
who tHktd about wooden Jew at your
sunday schunl" ' asked her mother.
rhe superintendent. He sand. Il would
rather q good han he bad, wooden JcwYn
Then her mother gavp her Il serious talk ng
to. she forgave her. however; and, reader,
wouldn't you2
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

ROBERT q. STEVENSON. the pioneer ticket
scalper OF Plttsburg, began life as an employee
OF The ohio ana Pennsylvania Railroad I ON
pany, OF which Gen. Cass was President.
one day stevenson was discharged and he
deJeFln ned To get even. He applied to cen.
,ass for space about four feet square in The
depot to be used for business purposes. The
General entertained the proposition without
inqniring the nature of the business that ste.
cured his stand on an iron-clad lease for
three years. He did not keep stand for the
sale oi fruits. peanuts and newspapers, as
Cass expected, but opened his new p ace rs
an Office Tor the sale of tickets and At once did
q big trade in scalping 'ickets In the very OF.
flee OF the company. They tried to get him
out but IL WAS useless. The lease was too
Wen drawn and he stayed ana sold tickets
TILL his three years were out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
Two nrNNYnnl.

SPRING LAKE BEACH, n. j., Aug. To-
Vivian NJ. Shaw, OF MorristoW n. j.,
was attacked with cramps while bathing
Yesterday ard was drowned. Henry Kel.
ser, Beach guard, was nearly drowned
while trying TO rescue him. Shaw's wife
saw him go down. The body was re-
covered.
DR., William Cruce. OF Philadelphia,
WAS taken with NJ while bathing yester-
day and was drowned IN water less tnan
three feet deem,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
The Afghan Frontier Commission

LONDON, Aug. II, 8 A. NJ. The Cabinet
has decided TO recall the Afghan Frontier
Commission az the earliest date possible,
whether the delimitation he finished or
not. The Standard, referring to this de-
cision, says that it will cause unquali-
fed satisfaction both in England and
India. "rhe truth IS" 1t adds, 1--WE are
weary ofthe attempts TO arrive a: clear
understanding Of the frontiers by negotia.
lions with RussiaD