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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

India produces the latest wonder in
the person of thirteen-year-old lad who
has one head and two bodies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

CHAppED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

In Denmark drunken man is taken home
in hack by the police, and the man who
sold him the last drink has to pay for the
hack
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

Frazer Axle Grease
Is kept by all dealers. One box lasts as long as
two of any other. Received medals at N. c.
State Fair. Centennial and Paris Exposition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

THE earliest cannon were reech-loaders,
and hammerless guns were known long be-
fore the day Of percussion locks
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

Those sharp pains in the small Of the back
and around the hips will quickly 60 after you
anrlY Hop Plaster. Ladies, attention. 25c
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

TwENTY-E1GHT States have adopted laws
restricting the practice OF medicine to edu-
cated persons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

Valuable Horses are often lost through ig-
norance on the part Of the owner. Send
25 cents in stamps to Horsebook Co., 134
Leonard St., N. Y. City, and learn how to
detect disease and how to cure it. This may
saye tha life of yo1r animal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

1t is not generally known in this coun-
try that the London police have not the
ripht to vote.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02
Hoods SarSapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar
Cancer Of the Tongue.
A Case Resembling That OF General Grant.

Some ten years ago had scrofulous sore on my
up. In March, 1852, 1t broke out in my throat and
concentrated In cancer eating through my cheek to
l subsisted on liquids, and my tongue was 20 Tar
gone could not talk. On October first, 1884, com.
menced taking Swifts Specific. In month the eat
ing places stopped and healing commenced, and the
fearful aperture in my check has been closed and
firmly knitted together. A new under LIP Is pro-
tongue. can talk 80 that my friends can readily
understand me- and can also eat solid food again.
would refer to Hon. John H. Traylor State Senator,
Of this district and to Dr. Bradeld Of LAGRANGE,
Ga. MRS. MARY 1. COAER-
La Grange, Ga, Nay "A, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer s, Atlanta, Ga,
\. Y. Isl w. sd St
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

e1OO,09O,00O IN THE BRITISH COURT OF
CHANcERY "A large part OF this vast sum
belongs to the people of America Cox &
Co., Al, Southampton Buildings, Holborn,
London, Eng, have just published q LIST OF
the heirs to this enormous wealth. Reader,
send dollar and they will forward you this
valuable LIST and if you find by it that you
are entitled to any money or property, claim
your own. Cox s. Co. will show you the way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-06-02

KRUPP has constructed 120-ton gun that
kills at nine miles.
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A highly perfumed Soap will not heal or
cure skin diseases, neither will it beautify and
soften face and hands; try "Beeson's Aromat-
ic Alum Sulphur Soep." 25 cents by Drug
gists, or by mail VIM. Dreydoppel, Phila, Pa
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LYONS Patent Metallic Stiffeners prevents
boots and shoes from running over. ripping
in the seams or wearing unevenly on the heels.
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THE Brazilian army comprises thirty gen.
erals, 7,436 officers and 13,50O private SOL
| dforo
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Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. SOC.
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that the Fogins had the custom, when
afflicted with any disease from which
there was no hope Of relief, to put them
selves in condition resembling the win
ter sleep of animals, and then allow them
selves to be buried in order to be spared
the terrors of gradual dissolution and
suffering. He believes that the acci-
dental disinterment of such an individ-
ual led to the fdkirs' discovery, and that
fresh air brought the patient to life
again. DR.. du Prel, however, does not
accept this explanation, rather inclin;ng
to the view that the custom OF the fakirs
allowing themselves to be eburicd alive is
an abuse of the earlier exercises done in
the service OF the ecstatic phases of their
religion. The act of putting ones self
in q somnambulistic ecstatic condition
has always played great role in Indian
philosophy and religion, and the
fakirs, the lowest grade in the
order of Brahmins, have developed
the mystery to its present
phase of apparent death, burial and re-
vivifcation for the purpose Of gaining
a comparatively easy livelihood. This
capacity, however, is only one of the
many remarkable powers of which the
Iudian fakirs are possessed. DR.. Du uPrel
refuses to place their productions in the
category of 'jugglery," and says in con-
clusion: "Every Orientalist knows that
there is no jugglery in the burial of
these apparently dead fakirs. We have
undoubtedly to do with a very remarka-
BILE psychical power, of which, at pres
ent, we know but very little. 1t is to be
hoped that European scientists will
eventually make the fakirs the subject Of
their earnest Investigations. Whoever
takes in hand the book of the French
savant Jacoliot, Voyage du Pays des
Fakirs Charmeurs, and therein reads
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY. April Il. 1886.

VINO a for many years been one of the
most intimate friends of Mr.. Davis,
Lold me that the Confederate ex-
PRESIDENT once declared to him
that he considered Albert Sidney
Johnston the greatest man he had ever
known. DE regarded him as the greatest
In every respect. He thought, if he had
duopted statecraft as q profession, he
Would nave been the greatest statesman
OF his age; if he had chosen art he would
nave been the greatest artist; if science,
the greatest scientist; if law, the greatest
lawyer. AS a soldier he had no peer on
eltner SIDE during the war, If he ever had
IN American history. Mr.. Davis added:
so great, so absolute was my confidence
IN MS abilities that ON one occasion dur
ing Il struggle l rendered my resigna-
ZION as President Of the Confederacy to
my Cabinet, provided they would put
Gen. Johnston in my place.
"Does this not put a somewhat new face
on many OF the current i'm IMPRESSIONS of
JeH' PAWS character? Does it not ma
terlally change the prevalent idea of his
ruthless selnsbness and ambition, and
snow him ready to sacrifice himself for
the sake or his section and people? What
ever may be the verdict of history as TO
MS patriotism, | must say l can see no
difference in that respect between him
anu many men who nov hold seats in the
united states Senate and House of Repre-
sehtatlVes, Judgesbips in United States
Courts and commissions as United States
ministers 20 foreign governments. They
all fought and failed in the same cause.
However the future may write him
down, one thing is certain: This country
mas produced few more brilliant and ac-
cOmpllshed men, and no more instructive
and delightful companion for an after
noon of tiresame races"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
LEASE OF A RAILROAD.
The Virginia Midland Turned Over t.
New Hands for 90 Years,

Aho virginia mIuianO turned over TO
New Hands for 90 Years.
WASHINGTON, April 16.-At Alexan-
dria, Va, to-day the property Of the Vir-
ginia Midland Railroad Company was
formally transferred to the Richmond &
Danville Railroad Company, under a
lease of 80 years, by Col. John McAner-
ny, Vice President in charge Of the Vir-
ginia Midland Company, to Col. A. S. Bu-
ford, President of the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company, in the pres
ence of E. b. Thomas, General Manager,
Maj. Peyton Randolph, Col. Andrews,
Superintendent OF the Midland road. and
others. Printed notices of the lease and
transfer were issued to all the officers
and employees of the Virginia Mid
aud road and its connecting lines.
The officers of the Richmond and Dan.
vile road formally took possession under
the lease. 1t is stated that the road is
leased for its fixed charges and net earn
ings, that is, the Richmond and DanVille
Company guarantee to pay > per cent. per
annum on Midland mortgages amounting
to S12.5 500, 900, and give the net earnings
over the operating expenses to the Vir-
glnia Midland stockholders. Col. Nc
Anerny says the lease is very tavorably
considered by the parties Interested in
the Midland Company, as it will enable
that company to have its road PUTIN first
class condition to meet it's growing bust
ness and to erect proper stations and
give the people along its line facilities
which they have not heretofore enjoyed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
THE OLDEST CRAFT AFLOAT.
A Philadelphia Built Vessel Owned in
L~OndOn-OId Sea Captains in Discus
aim
From the Philadelphia Times

From the PAi1adelphia Times
Al interesting discussion took place be-
tween a number of Down East sea cap
tains who cOngregated in Capt. Hughes
tugboat office, on Walnut street, Satur-
day evening. The subject was the Oldest
American merchant vessel afoat. Capt.
Kelley, one of the oldest of the number,
said that the oldest merchant vessel now
afioat under the American flag was built
in 1915. Capt. Hughes, in whose
office the discussion took place,
a retired mariner, said that he
noticed a few days ago the arrival at New
Bedford. Mass, of the American bark
Rousseau, Capt. Wicks, from st. Helena,
after a passage of 81 days, with a cargoof
1900 barrels of sperm oil, $50 barrels of
whale oil, and 700 barrels of bones. This
vessel" continued Capt. Hughes, twas
built in this city in 1901. She is a double
decked vessel of 305 tons register, which
in those days was considered an enormous
craft. She was built for the stephen Gil
rard Line OF packet ships, and ran on that
line out OF this port for years. The Rous-
seau is now classed as well as the ordl-
nary vessels OF ten years old, and is taken
much care of on account of her great age.
She is owned by S. Osborne, Jr., of New
Bedford"
Inc discussion continued several hours
and nearly every ship of the past century
was talked over by the mariners and their
qualities compared with those OF to-day.
In looking over the old records of ship
ping the oldest merchant vessel atioat was
found to be the bark True Love, of Lon
don, 296 tons register. This vessel was
built in this city in 1854, making her now
I22 years old. She is owned by John 5.
Ward, of London, a large owner of vessel
property. The True Love is yet in active
service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Columbus Notes.

COLUMBUS, GA, April 16.-The men,
bers Of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars
are making preparations to entertain the
delegates to the annual meeting of the
lodge, which will be held in this city in
July.
Up to the present date 5000 bales ofcot-
ton have been received in this city. which
is an increase of nearly 5000 bales over
last year..
Capt. g. Buchanan Whiteside, OF the
the Columbus Guards, leaves for Savan-
nah tomorrow to make arrangements for
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Racing at Mobile.

MOBILE, April 16.-This was the fourth
day Ofthe Bascomb Jockey Club meeting.
The events were as follows:
FIRST R~ACR-Seven -eighths of a mile dash
for three-year-olds. Wahoo came in first.
with Osceola second, and Luna Brown third.
Time 1881.
SECOND ~RACE-Battle house handlcap
sweepstakes; one and one-sixteenth miles.
Spalding came in first, with Annie Woodcock
second, and Fletch Taylor third. Time 1881.
THIRD RA~CE-COnsOlatiOn purse; one mile.
Bob swim came in first. with Tom Barlow
second, and Kensington third. Time I:4716.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Coming, Coming.

Yes, they are coming. Each steamer
is bringing them. Our handsome line of
Spring Clothing. Weare receiving one of
the handsomest lines of Spring Clothing
ever offered in the city. The very latest
patterns of goods made up in the very
latest styles and equal to custom made
goods, but at the very lowest prices. We
are receiving full lines of Suits for Men,
Youths, Boys and Children. Separate
Pants, etc. Also, we have the very latest
shapes in Black Stiff Hats just out; a full
line of Black Soft Hats, all shapes and
prices. We have just received the hand
soonest line of new Spring Neckwear in
the city. Don't forget we are the agents
for the "King OF Shirts,' the best shirt in
the city, 81 unlaundried and 81 %
Iaundried.
If you are in need of anything in our
line we can make it to your advantage to
call on us and get fitted out. CHAs.
LOGAN & Co.. the Savannah Clothing and
Hat Store, 139 Congress street.-Adc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
DIVERS REACH THE OREGON.
What the Men who Went Down to the
steamer Oregon Discovered.

What the Men Who Went Down to the
steamer Oregon Discovered.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE wrecking
company that has been at work on the
Oregon since she sunk, has made its re-
port to the Cunard Company. The state
ment says in substance that the divers
were unable to do any work, owing to the
heavy sea and nigh wind, until last Fri
day. On that day the diver first discOv-
cred a big hole in the hull of the vessel,
about % feet forward of the bridge on the
port side. This break measured at the
top Is feet, and about three-fourths of the
way down about II feet. The after part
OF the hull Is twisted Out of line.
Wedged in the split was an iron ladder
and a boat davit. The steamer had
broken in two exactly between matches
two and three. The line of breakage on
her port side run down straight. The
iron sides of the steamer had been turned
right in and even smashed "a part of the
cargo, but the boxes were not sufficiently
broken to show their contents. The top
OF the break takes IN two of the dead
lights, and just forward of it is one OF the
coal chutes. The Divers examination did
not go beyond the break. The mole appeared
to him as if 1t might have been made by
the crown of an anchor He found along
the middle line both fore and att long
scratches which had torn off the paint as
though the tluke of an anchor had cut
along the ships side.
A representative of the wrecking COM
pany said to-day that they were unable TO
say yet whether there would be any furth-
er report on the Oregon, but they would
continue to search for baggage and cargo.
The Cunard ~COmpany's agents accepted
the report as satisfactory, and it was sent
to the Liverpool office. IL seems 10 settle
beyond doubt that the Oregon was sunk
by a collision with another vessel, but
nothing was found at the bottom of the
sea of The other vessel, which disappeared
so suddenly that no one on the Oregon
an Wv hnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
The Payne Investigation.

COLUMBUS, o., April decentralization
of the investigation committees report
was resumed in the House this morning
on a motion to postpone to Thursday next
for the purpose Of printing the evidence.
The motion was defeated, as was also one
to substitute the minority for the majority
report. The majority report was adopted
by a party vote, together with a resolu-
ton ordering the same to be forwarded to
the United States Senate for consideration
by that body
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
CLAW County's Contest.

hibitionists of Clay county, claiming
fraud as the cause oftheir defeaton April
began to contest the election four days
ago, and up to the present are confident
of victory. Button precinct is declared
and a large number of defaulters
the anti-ticket have been found.
The illegality on the dry side has not yet
been exposed. Each side is represented
by three able attorneys, and great inter-
is being manifested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Advice to Mntners.

Mrs, Wmslow's Soothing syrup should
always be used when children are cutting
teeth. IL relieves the little sufferer at
once; IL produces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain, and the
little cherub awakes as "bright as q
button" 10 Is very pleasant 10 taste. 10
sOothes the child, sOftcBs the gums, al
bowels, and Is the best known remedy for
diarrhpa, whether arising from teething
or other causes. % cents a bottle.
Ladies' riding hats at Collat Br0s.-AdD.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Payments of Poll Taxes.

NEWPORT, r. l., April 16.-lt is under
stood that the voting lists in every city
and town in Rhode Island are TO be exam
ined to ascertain when each voter regis.
tered and by whom his tax was paid, with
a view OF obtaining the decision of the
Supreme Court as 10 the legality of votes
cast by persons whose registry taxes
have been paid by others. The move
ment is made 10 overthrow the prohIbi-
ton vote, if possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Coffee County PoIitios.

PEARSON, GA, April 16.-At a meeting
at Douglas yesterday N. M. Pafford and
e. l.. Vickers, who favor G. f. Crisp for
Congress, and Daniel Gaskin and J.. NJ.
Wilcox, who favor Maj. Bacon for Cover
nor, were selected as delegates to the Con-
gressIonal and State conventions
respectively.
superior Court is in session. Crops
are backward on account of the late
season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
TO RECLAIM A VAST TRACT.
A Million Acres to be Gained by a Irri-
cation Scheme in California.

A Million Acres to be Gained by an Irri-
cation Scheme in California.
SAN FRANCISCO, April IA company
of capitalists is being formed to carry out
one of the most important irrigation
and transportation schemes V e projected
in this State, which will solve the ques-
ton OF transportation in the upper San
Joaquin Valley and open up nearly half
a million acres of land which are now
under water, and half a million more
acres, which, for want of water, are now
little better than a desert. 1t is proposed
to permanently lower Tulare lake to 10
feet below its present level, which will re-
claim $40, 200 acres, including swamp land,
all now under water or subject to fire.
quent overflow. This is to be effected by
a canal OF twelve feet average depth,
which is to extend from Tulare lake to a
junction with the San Joaquin river
at the head of navigation, distant about
forty miles north from the lake. The line
OF the canal will be through the present
swamp, which extends north from the
lake. The level of the river at the june
ton IS forty-eight feet below the level of
the lake, and thu affords a sufficient fall
for the discharge OF the surplus waters of
the lake proposed to be drained. An adj
dItional outlet Is also afforded by a pro-
JSCI6u west sue lfTlSdJlOu SCnGmes
which is to take the water from the canal
for the irrigation of over 400, 900 acres of
valley lands, which will thus be vastly in
creased in value, the proposed canal
forming with Tuiare lake a continuous in
land waterway of over 70 miles. 1t is eX-
pected by its atfluent discharge of water
into the upper San joaquin river to so i'm
prove navigation as to utilize it for heavy
freight now almost or quit excluded from
this market by high railroad rates. 1t is
estimated that owing to the slope OF land
and favorable character of the soil the
work can be done in two years at a cost of
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17

CINCINNATI April l6.-RObert Hamil-
toms large tobacco mandatory in Gov.
ington, KY, was burned this morning,
damaging mis- stock to the AMOUNT of
$50, 900. The insurance is SGS,OOO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Is MINIsTER HANNAH TROUBLE
The Argentine President Alleged to
Have Requested His Recall.

Have Requested His Recall.
Prom the Ne,o Yoyk World.
WASHINGTON, April IA private let
ter received here to-day from a prominent
gentleman engaged in business in the
Argentine Republic, says that the cele-
brated Indianian, Bayless W. Hanna, is
altogether too much FOR the officers OF the
republic. lie says that the President Of
that Republic has just sent "A note to Mr..
Bayard, asking him to have Mr.. Hanna
recalled. The people of BuenOs Ayres
are very punctilious, observing the most
rigid requirements of Spanish etiquette.
Mr.. Hanna has done nothing 20 make
himself popular with the powers that be,
and has apparently taken pleasure in
ignoring the ordinary conventiOnalities OF
lie, or else in trampling on what is con-
sidered the forms Of necessary p%olIteness
between ladies' and gentlemen in the
Argentine Republic.
MIR. Hanna's letter to a friend in In
diana, which was published last summer,
was the first cause OF dissatisfaction.
This VAS translated aud printed in the
letters Of the Republic and created a feel
ing against the Minister which he has not
been enough of n diplomat to overcome.
His business ventures In the Republic
and his invitation 10 Indiana fnanciers
TO come down there and reap a harvest Of
dollars have outraged the polite officials
and have made the request OF his recall a
very urgent one. IL is the customary
form to NJ once comply with such n re-
quest, IL is rare thai a government asks
20 have a foreign Minister accredited to
10 recalled. This means OF getting rid OF
an obnoxious minister is used only i'm ex.
IRENE cases. The last minister which
this government asked TO have recalled
was the Russian Minister Catacazy. who
became involved in such a scandal during
Hamilton Fish's time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Notice,


SOUTH FLORIDA RAILROAD,
OFFICE OF GENT FREIGHT & TICKET AGENT.t
SANFORD, FLA, April 5, 1856.
owing to quarantine regulations which will
take effect on May /, the teamers Of the
Morgan Line will make their last trip for the
season, leaving Tampa for Key West and
Havana, April II. and for New Orleans
April "A. FREDERIC II. RAND,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-17
Winders ON a Strike

GARDINER, MASS, April 1G-One hun
dred and seventy winders In the rattan
works Of Haywood Bros. & Co. are out on
a strike. which throws about 300 persons
out OF Unemployment. The knights OF Labor
do not approve Of the strike.