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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
ADVENTURES AT GRANTS TOMB.
Night Sentry Before the Vault Startled
by the Approach of a Stranger.
IL III.

A Night Sentry Before the Vault Startled
by the Approach of a Stranger.
From The Nelo York World.
ArepOrter on Thursday evening thought
he would visit the encampment at Grants
tomb and see how the soldiers welcomed
the New Year. II was about 10 o'clock
when he alighted from car at One Hun
dred and Twenty-second street and the
Boulevard. The rain had ceased and in
its place high wind was bowling through
the trees and along the road. As he
climbed the steep street leading TO the
tomb the night was pitch dark and no
sign of life was visible about the place.
Reaching the bluff, he started in the di-
rection Of the tomb. intending TO hold
few minutes conversation with the SEN
try on guard. He had walked but a short
distance when voice cried out:
avn goes thereY
There was no mistaking the tone Of
voice. IL meant business; and IN order
20 become better acquainted with the
person that owned 10 the reporter came to
halt. Again the voice asked:
"Who goes there~ and then from out
Of the darkness soldier, wrapped IN his
blue coat and carrying a mueket at a
bayonet charge, approached. The re-
porter recalled some old stories OF camp
life aud saiC.
"a friend"
advance friend" came back from the
the sentry, and the reporter advanced
10 where the soldier stood. close 10 the
tomb. The musket was still held at a
bayouet charge.
Corporal Of the guard" yelled the sol.
der, and in few minutes lights could be
seen moving In tent on the knoll over
looking the tomb, and a dapper.looking
soldier marched down with martial tread.
Presenting arms 10 the corporal, a short
conversation was held between them, and
facing about again with a martial tread,
they marched 10 the newspaper man.
whats your hnsinessW demanded the
corporal. The reporter explained that
curiosity had led him 10 visit the place.
Tue officer said that be was On forbidden
grounds. After $3.50 at night visitors are
not allowed 10 60 beyond the driveway .
Further explanations convinced tbe son
~ Mars that no evil intentions had been
entertained by the reporter. ard be was
permitted to depart. ln future be will
let the whole United states army spend
ihl 90 dnFs in any wy tncg see ht
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
A RARRARous CUSTOM.
Eating Living Fish at = Japanese
ERaat.

Ai,to Letter IN 50. Louis Globe Democrat.
The mako advanced in a broad line with
the two radiant beauties in the centre
bearing a large tray on which lay mag
ndcent carp, breathing and with his
scales shining as if just drawn from the
water. The master of ceremonies ad-
vanced receiving the tray from the mako,
set il on the mat aud turned it slowly
around that all might see the living PIC
ture. AS the mako retired all leaned Tor
ward 10 watch tue noble carp as II lay
quivcring on its bed of moss and crosses,
with a background Of greenery like true
Japanese garden. The carp with its shin
ing scales, green and silvery shadings and
fine outlines,is favorite study FOR Japan
csc artists, and on screens, kakemons and
fukusa they never tire of painting, inlay
ing and embrOidering 1t, and like every
thing else in their art 1t has a symbolism
that makes il dOubly a favOrite. This
feature OF serving the living fish at a feast
is one of the rare old customs OF Japan
that foreigners seldom experience IN this
era OF change, and we had thrills OF salts
faction at witnessing the grand scene at
the same time with humane shivers at
watching the slow breathing of the dying
carp. In the deftest way mOrsels and
fakes Of raw fish were lifted from its back
and passed to the company, and with fear
Of Mr.. Bergh before me ! lifted up the
shreds of clear pinKish-yellow flesh, dip
ped them in soy and ate them. IL was
worse than cannibalism in sense, and
we tried to think that the carp before us
mad not been touched with a knife, but
that bits from the back OF another fish had
been cOnningly concealed behind 1t and
passed 10 us. The epicures meanwhile
made all the Japanese noises expressive
of appreciation as they fingered on the
delicious mOrsels. A sudden turn or jar
of the tray, or. as was inhumanly insisted
in discussing this feature Of the feast
afterwards, sprinkle Of salt, caused the
carp to suddenly writhe, double and
culver with agony and show the great
hollow in its back from which the flesh
had been slowly cut. Convinced then
that W had been eating that very carp ]
dropped my chop-sticks guiltily and felt
that fisn's eye fixed reprOachfully on me
as long as it remained in the room and
haunting me afterwards.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
GOING FOE THR MooNsHINERs.
Solicitor General duBigDOn Appointed
to Assist the U. 5. District Attorney.

Solicitor General duBignon Appointed
to Assist the U. 5. District Attorney.
A special dispatch from Washington
saws that "Fleming g. duBignOn, Esq,
OF Savannah. has been selected to assist
the United States District Attorney in
prosecuting one OF the moonshiner's cases
when it comes to trial in the Eastern di-
vision of Georgia"
Thomas Johnson, OF Montgomery cOun-
ty, is the only mOonshiner against whom
a case is pending. His trial is assigned
for Jan. 20. The acquittal OF MozO on the
charge Of cOnspiring 10 assassinate a
party OF raiders was a great disappOint-
ment to the prosecuting officers and the
internal revenue department. 1t
has been understood for some
time that Collector Creushaw was very
anxious 10 have the parties convicted who
shot at the raiders at Long Pond, and he
and District Attorney Darnell have been
in correspondence with the Department of
Justice at Washington in regard to the
matter.
There is no Assistant District Attorney
IN this district Of Georgia. When assist
ants are needed it is customary to ap-
point at the request OF the District AttOr-
ney.
Mr.. duBignon was probably selected
because of his success as a prosecuting
officer since he became Solicitor General.
He has also the advantage in this case OF
"A considerable knowledge Of the interior
OF the State
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
TIE rPIPHANY.
An Ancient Church Festival Christmas
Day in the old stYIs Calendar.

An Ancient Church Festival Christmas
Day in the old stYIe Calendar.
To-day, the twelfth after Christmas,
and called Epiphany, from the Greek sig
nifying appearance. is festival of the
Roman Catholic and Episcopal Church,
In commemoration of the manifestation
of Christ to the Gentiles, more particu-
Iarly to the Magi or wise men in the East.
who, led by q star went TO worship him
immediately after his birth. The Epi-
phanY was first observed as a special
feast in the year, Sl3.
! The primitive Christians celebrated the
lear al the Nativity for twelve DAYS OBJ
serving the first and last with great so
lemnity. Both Of these days were called
Epiphany, the iirst tue greater Epiphany.
and the latter the lesser Epiphany. In the
middle ages the worship bT the Magi was
celebrated by a little drama called the
ssFeast of the Star" Three priests clothed
as kings with their servants carrying
of rings met from different directions be-
fore the altar. The middle enc who came
from the east pointed with his
staff to a star. A dialogue then en-
sued, and after kissing each other
they began to sing, ''Let us go and in
quire," alter which the pFecent0r began
respOnsOry, "Let the Magt come" A
procession then commenced. and as it be-
gan TO enter the nave a crown with a star
resembling a cross, was lighted and
pointed out TO the Magi with behold the
star In the East"
This being concluded two priests stand.
ing at each side OF the altar answered
meekly, ave are those whom YOU seek,'
and drawing curtain showed them a
child, whom falling down they wor.
shipped. Then the servants made Offer
angs OF gold, frankincense and myrrh,
which We're divided among the
priests. The Magi meanwhile
continued praying Till they dropped
asleep, when boy clothed
Ia an alb like an angel, addressed them
with, "Ail things which the prophets said
are fulfilled" Tue festival concluded
with chanting services,
The day viii be observed with special
services IN the churches OF the city. Al
ST. Johns Church the holy communion
will be celebrated at II O'Clock this morn.
Ing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
THE PROPOSED JACKSONVILLE
AND MILLEN ROAD.

The Contract Signed and Bonds Given
for its Immediate CONFERENCE.-The
Line That 1t IL Claimed VIII shorten
the Rail Distance Between New York
and Jacksonville from 75 to 100
MILES.
For some years past there has been
great amount Of talk about the cOnstruc-
ton of a railroad between Jacksonville
and Millen, thus opening a new line north
and east via Augusta and Spartanburg,
and the Richmond and Danville system,
and west and northwest via Jesup and
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad; but heretofore every effort to
raise the required means for the construc-
ton Of the road mas failed.
The Jacksonville Times UntOR an
nounces that it is now certain that the
road will be built. The enterprise, 1t
says, is in the hands OF a strong and thor
oughly reliable company, with ample
means to complete the road. On Dec. -,
1885, the contract for she construction of
the road was awarded to NJ. 7. Dill, OF
Portsmouth, all parties signing the con-
tract and the required bonds being given.
Heavy 60-pOund steel rails have been
purchased for the entire road, and the
contract stipulates that the work is to be
begun by Jan. 10 and to be completed by
October, so as to be ready for next sea-
sons business. The work is to be com
menced on the Millen end of the ROAD and
worked this way, and the understanding
is that it will terminate at Harris road,
connecting with the Fernandina and
Jacksonville road at that place for this
city.
This road, it is claimed, will shorten the
distance between Jacksonville and New
York between 70 and 100 miles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
HE cor TIE LICENSE.
An Anxious Couple that Waited on tho
Ordinary.

A sOrrowful smile suffused Clifford Cor
dOn's 2l-year-old face as he stood in the
Ordinary's office yesterday afternoon.
Gordon was bridegroom-elect. He
wanted marriage license, and wanted It
very much. The arrangements for the
wedding were all completed. A large
cake and several smaller cakes had been
manufactured, the guests were all in
Vited, the preacher had promised to come,
and Ida Roberts had promised to be-
come Mrs. Gordon. Gordon was &C
companied by his tO-be mother-in-law,
who gravely informed the clerk that she
wanted ''tO tux out marriage license"
Glow old is the bride?" was asked.
"Sebenteen," said Gordon proudly.
Mr.. Russell said that he would have to
have the permission Of both parents of the
girl before a license could be issued,
otherwise it might cost him $500. II she
was only Is there would be no trouble,
but the law required the permission ID
writing OF the father and mother when
their offspring is under IS. The mother
said she was perfectly willing and in fact
she seemed quite anxious. The expectant
son-in-law and the Observation-Disclosures
consulted for n minute and then started
of TO get the father. They did not find
him at first, but few minutes before
O'Clock they came in smiling. The con-
sent was given and all went away happy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
Local Personai.

Mr.. w. NJ. Lowry, OF the firm of W. NJ.
e. R.J. Lowry, bankers, OF Atlanta, is in
the city, on his way TO Florida, where he
expects to spend the winter.
Mr.. Fred. B. Chander, the travelling
representative of the grain commission
house OF Chand Ter Brown Co, OF Chicago,
is stopping at the Pulaski house.
The MORNING NEWS yesterday receiv-
ed call from Mr.. j. Howard Brown, a
representative Of the New York Star. Mr..
Brown is visiting important points in the
South in the interest Of the Star, which is
already recognized as one OF the leading
Democratic papers Of the country.
Among the arrivals at the Screven
House yesterday were T. A. Fulton, w.
o. Wheeler, 5. s. Shaw, New York; ID.
Moses, j. REESE, Bsltimore; Lot Ensey,
Il. b. Jones, T. B. Maddox, Jr., PhIladel-
phia; David j. Baily, Jr., Griffin, Ga; A.
w. Smith, Tennilie.
AT the Pulaski house were: T. Z. Ba-
got, William p. Burcbell, Brooklyn; c..
r. Eldridge, c. A. Wallace, New York; G..
j. Murphy, r. II. Murphy, Rogers, Ga. !;
&. W. Manner, q. II. Eaton, Boston; F..
II. Holdings worth, Chicago; }. II. Cole
man, New Haven. Conn.
At the harshail house were NJ. Kirk
land, Hazlehurst, Ga; j. A. Dasher. Jr.,
Nald0sta; ii. L. malQuX, bonneville; >.
r. Weston, Albany; l., l.. Moore, Tennille;
r. +. Warwick and wife, Augusta; w. b.
Burroughs, Brunswick; Miss f. c. Baird,
Nichols. \. Y; Miss Annie Peters, Ithica,
n. Y; William Bennett, New York.
At the Harnett h)use were: T. W.
Brown and wife, New York; w. K. aird,
Columbia. 5. c.; J.P. Crawford, Knox
vile, Tenn; ID. w. Alexander, J. B.
Landman, Madison Ind; A. NJ. DeLoach,
StafFords, 5. c.; W. d, Barnes, j. c.
Langford Brunson. S. c.; 5. Il. Porter,
McRae, Ga; W. O. Becker, Atlanta, Ga. /;
w. +. Lanier. Jasper Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
NOT A VERY USEFUL OFFICER.
Judge Speer's Opinion of United states
Commissioner Fuller.

Judge Speer's Opinion of United states
Commissioner Fuller.
Yesterday morning Judge Emory Speer
ordered the revocation of T. J. Fuller's
commission as a United States Commits
sioner. Mr.. Fuller is the Commissioner
at Blackshear, Ga.
When the accounts of the deputy mar
shals were presented for approval to the
court some extremely large charges for
mileage were found. District Attorney
Darnell called the courts attention TO
some of these. Nearly dozen prisoners
who were arrested at Owens Ferry, Cam
den county, at Brunswick, Doboy and
elsewhere we're brought to Savannah for
hearing. The law says that a prisoner
must always be taken before the nearest
United States Commissioner to be given
a hearing.
Deputy Marshal Palmer explained that
Commissioner Fuller would not hear any
cases, and Commissioner d. 7. Dunn, at
Brunswick, was Indifferent about hearing
cases. Commissioner Dunn has resigned,
and His Honor decided that Mr.. Fuller
was not very useful commissioner.
Marshal Wade's semi-annual account
was approved for So, 4l9 So, and Deputy
Marshal Palmer's for $500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
MIR. NoRwooD's VIEWS.
His Opinion on the silver Question
Congress- Big Issue.

13is Opinion on the silver Question
Congress Big Issue.
Congressman Norwood was preparing
10 leave for Washington yesterday when
asked about the position Of the Georgia
Representatives on the silver question.
he replied that the subject was discussed
but little before the recess. The rules
were the important matter during Decem.
Der. Silver coinage was LEFT until after
the holidays.
Mr.. Norwood was not sure how the
Georgia delegation stands on silver.
Most likely they will boz divided. The
majority OF the Representatives as yet are
not ommitted 20 either side. MIR. Nor
wood himself 10 not. The silver question
will be the big issue OF the present term,
aud Il is a mattcrOt great Importance con-
corning which Il Will not do for
any one 20 come 10 a hasty conclusion
The West aud South, Mr.. Norwood
thought, will unite ia favor Of the coinage
OF silver. The North and East will de-
mand "a repea Of the present law. The
two parties will split. President Clevo-
lands supporters In Congress viii have 90
make the attack. The bi-metallists are In
tue strOn ghOld, 20 60 speak. The mono.
motnllets with the "cheap d0llarN cry,
and "slloput dollar" cry viii be. apt To
catch the public ear.
Where capitalis difused asiu the south
and West the people, Dir. Norwood
thought, are in favor Of continuing the
coinage of silver. When the matter
will cnme up be- could not say, but in All
rroba diity a bill will beintroduced before
Zoe ealsion ia much older.
W. NYfWoo1 expects that 'opgrese-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06

people will krade where they receive the
most Cor their money, and courteous attention
thrown IN. Jus. you step IN and see the ''pa-
NOUS" AsBH q s,a g0a rtgbt coerV time. But
don't misun icrstand US. we don't come the
old exploded lage on you, that weare selling
out below cost, or giving clothing away. We
are conducting orr business 10 make money,
but nee d0n't "ie1nt ths s4rth.' our theory
and practic ia mat esaaH DrQfts' yield large
sales aud give 4s eontented customers. Tho
experienced buyer 10 not long IN hnding ont
the best place 20 trade. Nor does he need %
be told the merits OF the Clothing he wishes 10
purchase. No amount Of Newspaper pulling,
or glib talk by 6alcsman, Will induce MIN
70 purchase unless the Clothing D. desirable
IN style aud honest in materinl and make up.
w solicit tAis ei1ss oT tr1fc, confident 81 orr
ability 20 pleas. Our success in the past eu-
ablcs ua 20 offer Inducements 10 our patrons In
the future. go % the "Fdm0ns,' 40 Congress
Ftreet.=Adf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06

The Superior Court grand jury met yes,
terday at p. m. They returned special
presentment against Major Hayes,
charged with a misdemeanor, and true
bills against the following:
George Washington. assault TO murder
Benjamin Houston, assault to rape De-
liza Green Jan. 4.
sol, Henry and John Higgins, hog steal
ing
Aaron Silverberg, keeping open tip.
ping house on Sunday.
William Carter. simple larceny.
Major Hayes. assault to murder Police,
man John Reilly Dec. Is.
The jury was discharged until p, m
Friday
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
Liquor DEALERS REGISTERING.
Thirty eight Desiers Paid their state
and County Taxes Yesterday.

Thirty eight Desiers Paid their state
and County Taxes Yesterday.
Only three liquor dealers registered
yesterday in the Ordinary's office. In the
collectors office, however, business was
lively in the morning. During the day
thirty eight dealers paid in their tax and
added 81 800 to the Treasury.
When the books closed last night 260
had registered and 233 had paid their
specific tax. There were only twenty
seven deiinquents against siXty-two the
night before. About 40 have failed TO
register and the greater part Of those, it
is thought, will discontinue business, tor
II they continue longer they will be haul
ed NJ before the grand jury and severely
dealt with.
10 now costs 4 liquor dealer IN Savan-
nah about $3.50 for city. State and internal
revenue taxes. Nearly all sell cigars,
which increases their taxes several dol
lars.
The grocer who sells liquor has 10 pay
SfiS 90 in taxes for the privilege.
Between 1852 and the first Of 1886, the
number OF saloons in Chatham county in
creased only II. I'm 1882 there were 210.
in 1888 2j2, IA 1854, PSI, aud in 1855, 2sf.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
GAMBLERS IN COURT.

Four Cases Disposed Of by Judge Har-
den Yesterday.
j. r. Pacetti, S. j. Titcomb and d. Il.
Campbell, charged with keeping gaming
tables, plead guilty in the City Court yes
terdaY morning. Sentence was suspended
in each case. u. L. Strickland, charged
with the same ofIense, had his case trans
ferred to the monthly docket. and it was
assigned for Monday, Jan. II. There are
few more similar cases to come up to-
day. Sentence will probably be passed
upon all at once.
Harry MOrrell charged with assault and
battery, was found guilty by a jury and
sentenced 10 pay fine of $40 and costs,
or to serve 10 months on the changing.
The Court will meet at 10 O'Clock this
morning,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06

We wish all Of our patrons and the pub
lie generally very happy New Year.
We shall continue TO deserve the very
large patronage that has been accorded
us in the past, by offering the very best
Gents, Youths. Boys and Children's
Clothing at the lowest possible prices.
Our tailor is still at the service OF all who
want decent ITS in garments sold bY US,
and Neinvite a close scrutiny of The many
inducements we are now Offering. Our
Furnishing aud Hat Departments are still
fun OF articles tha6 gentlemen need, and
we know we can interest you II you will
call. b. n. LEVY a BRO, 1Gl Congress
gtrCct-Adp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
Thev Always "Denv. ;,

A majority of railroad officials. says a
leading railroad paper, have fallen into
the habit of denying statements, rumOrs,
ETC., which leak out, whether true or
false, and some railroad officials 60 so far
that the usefulness of the average railroad
employe is TeckOned according to his
ability to keep his mouth closed about the
railroads business. In the last few
months several instances can be cited
where large railroad operations were
yelled in secrecy, all of which is interest
ing, as showing that the statements of
railroad officials should always be re-
garded in a Pickwickian sense, without
regard to truth or falsity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
CHARITY.

Where Is the Sweet Word First Found
in the Bible?
An excellent chance is offered to obtain
one OF the large rewards offered by that
sterling magazine, the Popular Monthly,
of Kansas City, Mo, by promptly answer
ing the above question. For full particu-
lars read carefully their large advertise
ment elsewhere in this paper. The Times
of that city says the publishers are per-
fectly reliable,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06

The wonder o. those Who 20 70 the Har-
nett House. IN savannah, 10 that 20 excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
oan be offered 10 the punlic 40 auch mint
mum rates. Without exeggeratiOn, the
table ~ The q arneit H. NJ good AZ that Of
the berefen House, and the rates just
one-haf ~ large. Courteous treatment
makes W TIE sum u ~ attractions.
Ihe pusila largely testified their appre.
ciation. -Jseksangif Z FH Heraia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06

... We have secured the sole agency for the
above celebrated Hats, which we are sell
Ing at the same price as they are retailed
in New York. In consequence we have
determined 70 close out an OF our SJet-
sons Hats, both in Stiff and SOFT, and now
offer the best grades Of these Hats, which
were 81 90. at 50 so. CoLLAT BROs.-Ad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
The superior Cnurt.

In the Superior Court yesterday the
following cases were disposed OF:
Hugh Foley vs.. Joshua seckinger, ap.
peal from Justices court, dismissed,
plaintiff not appearing.
sallie Peck vs.. Cicero Peck, petition for
temporary alimony; rule nisi granted
returnahle Jan, 10.
Martha A. Bourke VS.. Robert II. Bourke,
divorce: first verdict rendered granting
total divorce TO lbellant.
Court Adjourned nntil 10 q. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06

There are % japanese in Pbiladelphi9,
the sons of titled gentlemen in that coun-
civil engineering. Many of them are on
the engineer corps of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, and others are in the
Polytechnic College. They are sent here
at the expense of the Japanese govern
ment 10 study the building Of railroads in
its mlnutest details.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-06
weather Indications.

For the South Atlantic States TODAY:
Generally fair weather, slight fall, fol-
lowed by rising temperature, north to
west winds, becoming variable, and
higher barometer.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock p. N. yesterday augusta
tIme) was 1913 feet--a rise of 1873 feet dur
ing the preceding "a hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature
at Savannah Jan. ), 1885 and 1886: