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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
Ram and Mr.. Crisfield.

From the Princess Anne MGrVlGader.
On Saturday evening week ago. Hon,
John w. Crisfeld took his chair out under the
trees in his yard, and, seating himself, began
to read. His flock of sheep we're at that time
grazing on the lawn, and some of them we re
near him and in front. By-and-by he lost
sight of the sheep in the interest in what he
was reading, but was suddenly aroused by be-
ing Knocked heels over head, sprawling on the
ground on his face, and his chair tumbling all
over him. He was completely bewildered and
nonplussed with the audiences and vehe-
mence of his tumble, and instantly sprang to
his feet. faced about with the chair lnstn net
lively raised in self-defense over his head
There stood his ramship, the pride of his
flock. with anger in his heart and "blood In
eye" stamping his feet with rage, shaking
his head threateningly, and seemingly deter
mined to give his master another butt. They
stood facing each other for minute proba-
bly,, Mr.. c. defiant. with the chair poised
above his head in both hands. and the ram
aggressive. and with lowered head and flush
ing eye. Then the ram backed of and walked
away. Ii was spraying crack which Mr.
Crisneld got, hut he was more Jared than
hurt, and told tho joke on himself with great
endowment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
An Elephants Good Memory.

TFOH bfte 1>OHO 70 1cfcgJHOH.
An amusing circumstance happened at
Hyde yesterday. when an elephant belonging
to circus freely helped himself to an early
breakfast. 1t appears that between 8 and 4
O'Clock in the morning the animal managed to
effect his escape from his com Danions, ami
paid a yisitto house with which his memory
had pleasant associatIon--alittle shop at the
corner of Market street. On arriving at the
place the elephant found that it was closed,
but. nothing daunted, he coolly lifted the door
off its hinges and helped himself literally to
the contents OF the shop, potatoes, apples and
sweets. When he had either satisfied his APP
petite or had exhausted the supply of good
thing, he retraced his steps, and on the return
Journey he was met by his keepers, who had
in the meantime become aware OF his absence.
The animal in question visited Hythe about
eleven or twelve years ago, and when passing
this house was treated bv its then tenant TO a
good meal of potatoes. This seemed to have
left so good an impression on the animals
mind that he was led to pay another visit to
so pleasant q spot, with the results recorded
above. About the same time next morning he
again got away, and was making for the same
place, but was discovered by his keeper be-
fore he had gone far on his expedition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
Primitive Man.

From the 81. James Gazette.
Two liege savants, MN. Marcel de Puydt
and Macmillan Lohest. have announced a
recent discovery which may he of scientific
Importance. In cave at Spy, few miles
from Namur. known 2s the Biche aux Roches,
they found in the sandstone two human skulls
of extraordinary thickness, resembling the
celebrated skull found in the Neanderthal.
near Elberfeld. They have the same very
projecting eyebrows and the same low sloping
forehead Of a decidedly simian character.
The finders suggest that these are types Of the
skulls of the primitive race who dwet on the
Sambre. Other things were discovered in the
cave by NM. de Puydt ana Lohest, among
them some thousands of lints very carefully
dressed on one side; also some specimens of
Jasper and agate, minerals not found any
where in the neighborhood, ivory breastplns,
several red ear pendants. and some necklets
of pearls of curious designs. 1t was noticed
that there were no representations of animals.
All were found in the sandstone, three layers
of which were plainly dseerniblc. 1t was
visible that the remains OF flints, etc, depos-
tied in each layer indicated different stages
of skill In workmanship. The lowest stratum
was by far the poorest in the numbe of the
objects found and in the quality of their
work. anshlp. But 1t was here that the
skulls were found so that from a scientific
point of view it is most important. A draw
ing has been carefully m ade of the geological
section of the cave, so as to mark precisely
the point where the skulls were found.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
ON THE NEWARK MEADOWS.
A Story which All Travellers to New
York viii Appreciate,
From Harper's Ma0dsi4ae.

from Hd5pef's M0gdSMe.
The following story is told of the general
traffic manager OF Southern railroad: Some
time ago, as he was returning to New York
from the South, the train on which he was
riding stopped at Elizabeth, and among the
passengers who boarded II was a richly
dressed ady, who entered the car in which nc
sat and anXiOusly glanced around for seat.
The train was crowded, ana Mr.. O.
Immediately arose and gave the lady his-the
near by. When Newark was reached the
genllem an who occupied the other half got
out anu left the car. The lady at ONE arose.
as If to give Mr.. o. his porion OF the seat,
sh ok out her skirts seated herself az lin VIII h
her back to the aisle, and put her
litile hand satchel on the other
half of the seat. BY this time many
OF the passengers had become interested In
the situation, When the train reached that
portion of the meadows between Newark and
Jersey City on which the phosphate works
are situated the terrible stencil, SO familiar
to those who habtually travel on the Penn
sylVania and Morris and Essex railroads,
penetrated the cars. Quick as thought the
lady Sc zed her satchel, got out bottle of
smelling salts and eiapDed it TO her nose. Mr..
TO couple of gentlemen in the SCI at immedi-
ately behind her: Gentlemen, what in the
name of heaven has that woman got in that
bUtt!e?'
The lady instantly turned and said: ut is
not this bottle, sir, which smells"
Amid the universal laughter he retired 70
another car, but not until he had shot back
Madam. as long as | live PHI never forget
the smell from that bottle"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
BRIGHT BITS.

1T 10 said that nutmegs are poisonous. This
was In all probability the reason why a ma
tive OF this state once prepared them from
wOod.--Ne1o UaOen NeGos.
FIRST MTNIsTER-Just think of it, they gave
me hut $40 for my sermon.
Second Min sterLWhy, | woul Cin't have
preached that sermon Ct yours fer $lOO.--BoS-
ton BeGcos. ~
CITY BELLE pointing to a wild plant by the
Waysidel--W that's that
Country Cousn--Thats milkweed.
CITY Belle-Oh, yes, what You feed the COWS
on suppose - Worce Ster Gdsetfe.
Young HoUsEKEEPER Ito assistant)-Have
yoa small hand bellows for blowing the fire?
Notwithstanding like that, madame?
Young 0ousekeeper-Yes, that will do. If
you Will oil 1t wi wind and put cork in the
end. pll take it with me.-TrODicdL Times
YACHTMEN are now suggesting that pres
ent De given to Lieu. Hem. souvenir of the
many friends he will leave behind him. Some
people think of presenting him with the May
hover, only the gift might be symbolical of
the friends who had gone before hIm.-Aeao
YOT6 Graphic.
HOTEL MAN-say, doctor, that patient of
yours has an awful appetite for sick man.
WHAT'S the trouble with himp
Doctor tcontidentiallyl-Bad case of tape
worm.
Hotel Man-Tapeworm I'll bet 81 it's sea
serpent.-Lo9o eU Citizen.
LEI us 90 out INTO the gloaming. DEAR"
remark ed Frances to Grover the first evening
Of their arrival in the Adirondack
III go and see II they have one, Frankie"
replied Grover. II don't believe they have.
though. You can't expect city conveDiences
in the wilderness, you know. "-Ptttsbur0
| ChJORilcs.
A CoUNTRYMAN and his son 'put up" at a
| city hotel. Son out seeing the town. Old
gent comes down from his room at midnight
ana says to the night clerk HAS my son
come in yetI''
Night clerk-Guess not; haven't seen him.
Ola gent-Wejl, you needn't set up for him
any longer.-Tes Is Sutings.
LITTLE DoT-What do yachts race for. un-
Gle?
Accomplished yachtman-For cup, pet.
"A cup to drink out of?"
Yes, dear"
And the one that wins gets the cup?"
yes"
dcs we; what s do the men On'the yacht that
Glasses usually. - Omaha World
HusBAND-You know that pretty Mrs F.
W1fe-For goodness sake, John, don't talk
about that pretty Mrs. +. / can't 20 ANY,
where without hearing her praise sounded
until l am sick TO death of the sound of her
name.
Husband-I was only going to tell you of a
rumor heard about her to-day.
Wlle-A rumor? Oh, John, tell me all
about 1t; that's good soul.-Neao York Sun.
FAMILIAR WITH HUMAN NATURE.-"I sup
pose" said Dumley, after he mad registered,
to the hotel clerk, that when guest has no
baggage his personal appearance has more or
less to do with making him pay in advance"
"Oh, yes" replied the clerk. In this bnsi-
ness we soon learn to size man up. VIII you
have your trunk sent to your room, Mr.--er-
Dumley?"
mo, haven't any baggage. l only expect
to be In town a day or so ;"
-Four dollars, please. Veo0s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
AtIanta's Hotel Contribution.

1t appears that the people of Atlanta,
with respect to the Kimball House, were
not so public-spirited as those outside OF
that city we're led to believe. After all
their talk about what they did,
it appears that only about 100000 was
subscribed by them. The land on which
the hotel stands is leased. The hotel
company failed soon after work was be-
gun, and the building was completed at
a cost OF 1920, O00-about twice It's value
by syndicate. several members of the
syndicate put all their property In the
enterprise, and finally had to sacrifice
their interests.
The rent of the hotel, including the
stores, is $4,000 per annum, and it is
stated that a prominent business man of
Atlanta now owns a majority of the syn
dictate stock and controls the property.
The new Kimball House, like the old one,
has proven TO be poor investment for
those who have undertaken TO conduct it..
However, Atlanta has big hotel and
whats the odds?"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
Florida's Prospects.

The people of Florida expect that the
numOer of visitors and immigrants to
their State during the approaching winter
will be much greater than in any pre-
viOus winter, and there is no good reason
why their expectations should not be re al
lied. There is no doubt that as winter
resort Florida is without rival anywhere
In this country. 1t may be that there are
few places on the coast OF Southern
California where a winter climate as de-
sirable as that of Florida may be found,
but they are too far away to be sought by
people of the North Atlantic and Western
States VINO seek mild climate in winter.
1t was thought by many that the great
freeze of last winter would damage the
reputation OF the State as n winter resort,
but the indications are that this was
mistake. The demand for houses at all
the principal points is as great as ever it
was, and hotel keepers are getting more
inquiries respecting rooms than in any
former year. Indeed, travel to Florida
has already begun, and immigrants and
visitors are reaching the State by all the
lines Of travel.
Very little OF the damage to orange
groves that was so noticea BILE Immediately
after the great freeze last winter is now
apparent. The trees that were killed
have generally been removed and others
planted, and many that were thought to
be damaged beyond recovery have since
shown signs of life. While there will be
a considerable falling off in the number of
boxes of oranges that will be produced
this year, there will, nevertheless, he a
much larger yield than it was thought
probable Immediately after last winters
disaster.
There is no doubt that Florida has
great future. Confidence in her pros
perIty has not been destroyed-iu fact, has
not been weakened. 1t is we'll under
stood that the chances are that her
orange groves and vegetable farms will
not be injured again by cold wave in
half o century. The demand for her lands,
therefore, is as great as ever and hotel
property comm ands as high rents as at
any previous time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
How to Raise Wages.


From the Bdltinore Sun (Dem.)
1t is a little remarkabl Q that while 30 much
attention is being gwen by labor organiza-
uons 10 raising wage, directly. comparative
~ little attention has be- n gwen TO the means
OF erecting substantially TIE same object by
securing reductions all round In the price Of
the articles the poor man consumes. The
talln in it, present unre ormed shape COM
pels directly or Indirectly many millions of
laborers to pay from % to A. per cent. more
Tor every ming they buy than they would have
TO do under the Morrison tariff bill offered at
the asst session of Congress. To reduce the
cost of what labor buys is the labor reform
ers next step. Taxes on the materials used
In our ndustries and upon articles of necessa-
ry consumption cannot possibly benefit any
COnslderable mum Ter of neOnle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
The Sewer Gas Danger.

Cold weather is not very far away. In
a few weeks fires will be lighted in living
and bedrooms, and doors and windows,
which are now so generally left open.
will be closed about all the time. IL is
time, therefore, that those who have the
least suspicion that the pipes in their
houses, which are connected with the
sewers, are permitting the sewer gas to
escape into their houses, should hava
them inspected and repaired If found 10
be faulty. More sickness is caused by
sewer gas than is generally understood
to be the case. Children especially are
victims Of the gas, and. doubtless many ca.
ses OF diphtheria and typhoid fever could
he traced to it. Its presence is difficult 20
detect. 1t is odorless, and it may work
incalculable harm before its existence is
recognized.
1t is stated that the sickness of the Seq
rotary of the Treasury, Mr.. Manning, was
caused by it. His physician is reported
to have said that he is suffering
from blood poisoning, caused by sew
er gas inhaled in his private office in the
Treasury building. A day or two ago III s
private osice was examined, and 1t was
found that the pipes, which connect il
with the great sewer of the Treasury
building, are so ARRANGED as to permit the
escape Of gas into this private room. 1t
is remembered now that the Secretary
often complained OF suffocating feeling
while in this room, and that during the
coolest days of last winter he was fire.
quently compelled to keep open the win
dow. When the Secretary returns 10 the
Treasury Department, if he ever does re-
turn, he will find purer air in his private
office. II people we've more careful to
guard against sewer gas it is probable
that they would have fewer doctor bills
to pay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25

The nomination of Henry George for
Mayor of New York by the Central Labor
Union political convention in that city
| Thursday night insures triangular, and
perhaps quadrangular fight for the New
York Nayoralty. There Is no doubt, OF
course, Of Mr.. Georges acceptance OF the
nomination. When his name was first
suggested for the place he said that he
would not consent to be candidate I'M
less 80 600 voters would first agree to SUP
port him. Blanks were at once prepared
and sent out for signatures. and it is un-
derstood that more than the required num-
Der of voters signed them pledging them
selves to support Mr.. George at the ballot
box.
1t is understood that labor unions in all
the Assembly districts will, as soon as
practicable, ratify Mr.. Georges nomina-
ton. 1t is not proposed to nominate can
didetes for other municipal offices. The
whole strength of the movement will be
utilized in the effort to elect Mr.. George.
He will doubtless poll very large vote,
and it is not at all improbable that he Will
be elected. He is a man of ability, and IS
chiefly known as entertaining peculiar
ideas with respect to the ownership OF
property and taxation. He mas no politi-
cal machine to work in mis- interests, and
it is not improbable that he will do about
as well without one. The labor Organi-
cations, if they hold together, will do as
much for him as any set of politi-
cal bummers could do. 1t is un-
derstOod that thousands OF pamph-
let's, containing Mr.. Georges ideas, dress
ed In his brilliant rhetoric, relative to
the ownership of land, will be scattered
throughout the city as soon as his noml-
nation Is properly ratified by the differ
emit labor unions.
1t is not easy to understand how Mr..
George is going to advance the interests
of workingmen OF New York II he should
be elected Mayor. He himself admits that
il would not be possible there to make a
practicable application of his ideas re-
specting land and taxation. Indeed it is
doubtful II a practicable application OF
them could be made anywhere.
From one point OF view Mr.. Georges
nomination by labor unions will appear
to be rather remarkable to Republicans.
He is free trader, and unhestatingly
declares that protective tariff benefits the
manufacturers, but not the workingmen.
Mr.. Georges nomination is certain to in
sure an interesting municipal campaign
in New York, and make the old time pc.
litical leaders instbat city uneasy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
lNDEK TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEErINGs-Grand Lodge F. A. NJ. Of Geor-
xia.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-Anheuser Beer, George
Never; A. to Crew Of Br. Steamship FANNIE
A Card. Mutual Reserve Fund Life Associa-
zion: Lunch at Beckman's.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship
Company.
Auction SALEs-Temporary Administra-
tors Sale, Hay and Feed, by /. ID. LaRoche's
Bons; Contents of a Grocery store, Uy Ken
nedy & Mallette.
BRoKERs-W. T. Williams & Co.; A. l..
Marriage.
EXCELSIOR NATURAL WOOD SrAIEs-An-
drew Hanley.
WAREHoUsEMAN AND COMMISSION MER
UHANT-A. d. Hull.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs--Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Boarding; Photography; Miscel-
laneous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
PERSONAL.

MRS. BURDETT -COUTTs has leased the Due
d. Aumale's Chantlly palace for fifteen years
G. p. HUNTINGTON, the raj way President
is visiting san Francisco for the first time in
four years.
W. It. ADAMS (the Oliver Optic. or weak
eye of boys hterature) has left Boston to live
at Minneapolis.
MINISTER PENDLEToN and daughter VIII
sail on the steamer Etruria from Liverpool
for New York on Saturday.
ROBERT II. COLEMAN, OF Lebanon, paid
$1,000 for a safe deposit vault, and the Read
ing Herald says this is just one weeks income
to him.
Col. WHAT ARR-wE- Up HERE-FoR FLAN-
NAGAN is after the Republican Congressional
nomination in the Third Texas district. and
II he gets II he promises TO make the campaign
picturesque one.
SENIOR MIGUEL vELAsoo VELAsoo. the
new Minister to the United States from Sal
vador. has arrived IN Washington, accom-
panied by HE secretary OF legation. He sue
ceeds senior de feralta. who is now in Europe
UNsER FRITz's beard is gray, but that ia the
only rign that he is getting along in years
lie is just through with the autumn mannu-
vres of the German army and Is ''as bronzei
as AN American indian" At Metz he was
driven In an open victoria with Positions on
black horses.
ASHER j. DURAND, who died at Orange, N.
j.. last Friday at the age OF 30 wears, was one
OF the pioneers among American laudscape
painters. He first learned the rudments of
engraving IN the shop of his father, who was
n matchmaker and made n reputation by his
engraving of Trumbu rs "Sguing OF the
Declaration of independence"
GEN. DANIEL BUrTERFIELD, who COM
marded the Fifth army cOrps at the battle OF
Fredericksburg, and whose army record is a
most honorable one, was married In London
on Tuesday to Mrs. James. The Bishop of
Bedford conducted the service, assisted by
Canon Farrsr. Mr.. John Henry Pulston.
mem Der Of Parliament, acted rs master OF
the remonles, Many members OF Parlia-
ment and other distinguished persons were
present at the wedding breakfast. The
Comte de Paris telegraphed hearty conrrat-
ulations and also sent handsome present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
Georgia Not Dishonored.

From the Louisville COWrisr-JourndI tDen.l
1t incidentally comes up that Henry Clews
sun feels his grievance against Georgia. He
recently had the satisfaction of securing a
vote OF the New York Stock Exchange eX-
Guiding new Issue of Georgia bonds from
the trading list, after the proper standing
committee mad reported in their favor. There
arc probably not per cent. OF the bonds and
stocks on tnat list which are or have been at
al times free from the talnt Of default. or
other financial vicissitudes still more dis
creditable. 1t is no great dishonor for any
Georgia bonds are certainly rot dishonsred
thereby. as the Georgia 3 are being quoted
IN New YORK at 10 to i'2H. while three diff
ferent Issues of New York rs are quoted at
ly3 to lis. Capitalists h we sense enough to
measure properly such rot RS either Mr..
Clews or the Stock Exchange mag publish In
respect to Georgia bonds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
CharleStnn'S PaVemenfs.

Thousands of people have visited
Charleston since the earthquake who were
never there before. Among the wrecks
which are to be seen everywhere no one
can fail TO note that extraordinary efforts
are being made torepair the injury to both
public and private buildings. OF course
many OF the repairs are intended to an
swer only temporary purpose-the inten-
tion being to replace the shattered struc-
lures with new buildings at an early day.
Notwithstanding the evidences of ruin
there is one thing that is noticeable in
Charleston, and that is the fine condition
of the streets. Go where you will you
Will find well-paved streets and good side
walks. Far out in the suburbs, where the
population is small and the dwellings
are OF a cheap character, many of the
streets are paved. In faSt, several of the
streets extending north and south through
the length Of the city are paved for a
mile or two beyond what appears to be
the limits. 1t is this attention to the
comforts of city life that has made
Charleston. in spite of her many draw
backs, a favorite place Of residence.
Some people are disposed to think that
Charleston is slow, old fogy town, but
if they will go there, even at this time of
distress and desolation, they will change
their opinion. The Charleston people,
while looking after their city's business
interests, have not neglected such public
improvements as contribute to the health
and comfort of the people. savannah's
Aldermen can't do Savannah a greater
service than to pave her streets and give
her good drainage and good water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-25
The Dying Umpire.
Yro1r th, DetroIt Fr,. Pres,

From the Detroit Free Press
An umpire of the league mines,
Lay dying at the plate,
And the CORY rocks about him
Told the story of his fale.
He had IN a do rank decision,
And the crowd. in frenzy deep
Had sbutfied OF his mortal coil
BY rocking him to sleep.
The catcher stood beside him
AS his life blood ebhed away,
And swung his bat with vigor
To keep the crowd at bay.
The dying umpire beckoned,
And the captain Of the nine
Bent over him in sorrow,
For he feared another fine.
But she um pire's words came feebly
As the crisis was ut hand.
His dimmed eyes were soon to open
In brighter, fairer land.
Then he whispered low and sadly,
Call the game, It's getting dark;
Let IL end on even innings,
So the last run do not mark.
81 have finished watching bases;
l am numbered with the slain,
Aud the cry of rats will never
Echo in my ears again.
"Place my hand upon the home plate;
Let me have my little mask;
Frame set of resolutions,
This is all have to ask"
The diving umpire faltered,
His face tnrned toward the sum
One gasp. and all was over;
1t was his last home run.
They buried MIN at twilight
In q hole they quickly made,
And no stone marks the lonely spot
Where the weary umpire's laid.