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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
Heavy Guns for Tornadoes.

There is one very simple expedient
which we gratuitously recomm end for
adoption, which ought to efectually
overcome the vital energy of the best
make of tornado ever known. A battery
of ten to thirty heavy guns thrown
across the path of the oncoming fury
and simultaneously discharged into the
center of attraction would so completely
nonplus a tornado that it would lose its
power of aggression before it could re-
cover from the shock of the first sur
prise. The thing to be accomplished
is the smashing of the tunnel, which
could be done bya broadside properly
let loose. 1t is not obligatory upon us
to explain the process by which these
guns may be moved into desired
positions and manned. Those are mat
tiers to be considered by the community
interested in repelling the INVASION
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
A HAUNTED HOUSE.
An Old GeutIeman's Good Luck in Rentin
q Desirable Mansion.

! Desirable Mansion.
"Washington had for a long time the
best haunted house in this country -
exclaimed travelling resident of that
city. 1T was in the early days con-
sidered quite an elegant place, and was
occupied by the families of the first
men in the land. The occupants soon
began to talk about the peculiar noises
which were heard during the night in
the front room on the third floor.
Nothing was heard in the day time,
and the noises at night were some
what of a mystery. People moved out
and the house soon became acant, and
remained so for several months, as no
one cared about occupying house
where such unaccountable noises were
heard during the dead of the night
The noises varied. Sometimes they
resembled the clatter of horses feet on
broad sidewalk. At other times
human voices engaged in conversation
were heard with great distinctneSs.
The owner reduced the rent, but it
had no effect, for the gossip about its
being haunted reached the ears of a
possible tenant and prevented the COM
pletion of the lease.
Zone day an old man, a professor
like old fellow. came along and asked
to be shown over the haunted house.
The owner took him through the place.
The old professor said that he heard it
was haunted, but intimated that if the
rent was put clear down and long
lease given he might take it.
1.-The owner was too glad to rent it
at any price, so he fairly let the tenant
was signed. The old man slept in the
haunted room that night. The next
day he didn't say much, but was around
that room good deal. The next night
he slept there again. and on appearing
the next day announced that he had
solved the problem.
HE explained that the noises heard
in the third-story room were in the
nature of an echo, and came from the
old long bridge that led over the
Potomac. The windows looking out in
the direction of the bridge were Just in
the right position to catch the sounds
made at certain point of the bridge.
The slightest noises made at that point
were distinctly heard in the room
although the house was quite distant
1t was on the principle of the whisper
ing gallery. The reason the echo was
not heard during the day was that out
side noises prevented it from being
clearly distinguished.
"Of course the old man lived there
with his family for a long time, and the
echo room became quite resort. as
he, being something of scholar, loved
to take visitors up to the apartment and
show the peculiarities of the haunted
house business. Cor. So. Paul Globe.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

"An communications for this paper
Fhould be accompanied by the name of the
author; not necessarily for publication, but
SIS an evidence of good faith on the part of
the writer. Write only On one side of the
paper. Be particularly careful in giving
names and Gates to have the letters and fig
z1res plain and distinct
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

If it be true that petroleum ha,
been discovered on the coast of the Red
Sea, there should be no good reason
why Egypt shonld keep up its reputa-
ton for darkness. .-B5ston Transcript.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

the last one IN the WoodShed he eX-
claimed:
There, by gum, that's the last of
'emi'
was now permitted to be seated.
and much to the lady's pleasure, took
chair beside Mrs. Briggs.
I'm real glad to see YOU" she said.
''This is very unexpected, l replied,
"but am happy to be here"
She dropped personal conversation
and devoted herself to discussing the
merits and dement's of some of her
guests. listened to her confidential
whisper till knew whose father it was
that stole sheep, and who it was that
put on airs, and great deal else that
must not mention. as it was told with
humorous ''now don't you tell, and
which l had forgotten in an hour.
After while engaged in converse
ton with others. but there was little
talking done by the people, as all
seemed to feel it incumbent to keep
their eyes on me. One little woman
the wife of DR.. Biglow asked me
how my parents liked to have me away
so far from home l told her that
had been from home so much that they
were used to it.
81 think your mothers name is real
poetic" she next remarked.
Of course 1 said ''yes," but sim nle
Betsey Ann has no poetry in my ears.
l was about to covertly inquire how
she came to know my mother, but she
interposed on my intention with another
remark:
''It must be lovely in your place in
the winter" she said.
at is, indeed!' 1 replied and descant-
ed on the beauties of Boston.
Other guests were so near US that /
could not avoid hearing their remarks.
At first these were few and far between,
but later they became more frequent
Each one was strictly personal, and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
THE NEWS In THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief Observation-Disclosures at
Police Headasarters.
Georgia Tent Of Rechabites will hold q
special communication tonight.
The st. Andrews Society will hold its
March meeting tonight at Metropolitan
hall.
DR.. w. P. Wesselholft, one Of Boston's
prominent physicians, is stopping at the
Pulaski House.
SolOmOns Lodge No. l, f. A. NJ, will
hold regular convocstion tonight, and
will confer the E. A. degree.
The last lecture of the course for the
benefit of the Georgia Teachers Home
will be delivered at Masonic hall tonight
by Jahu Dewitt Miller on the subject,
Love, Courtship, and Marriage"
The steam yacht Nooya, which has been
lying in the river for week or more,
weighed anchor yesterday morning and
proceeded to sea. She goes from Savan-
nah to Jacksonville and thence to the
West Indiest
Messrs. NJ. S. Cosulich Co. cleared
Yesterday the Austrian bark Leda for
OpoTtO with 300 bales of upland cotton,
weighing las. 762 pounds, valued at $l2 QUO,
and 900 barrels OF rosin, weighing 209, 0l5
pounds, valued at $500, and 1850 pieces OF
pitch pine lumb measuring 239, 4S3 feet,
valued at $4,000. Total valuation OF cargo,
$1,000. Cargo by Messrs. Charles Green's
Son & Co
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
THE wINTER AT PORTLAND.
What . Georgian on the Pacific Coast
Thinks OF the Chinese Question There.

What . Georgian on the Pacific Coast
Thinks OF the Chinese Question There.
The following is an extract from let
ter written to a gentleman in this city by
his brother, who went to oregon from this
section several years ago:
PORTLAND, March ,, 1856.
We have indeed had no winter, except
week or ten days, when the therm0me-
ter ranged from Is to 30 deg. above zero },
and no more rain than put the ground IN
order for blowing, snow lying perhaps
week after fall OF 7 or inches in two
snow storms. There were ripe strawoer-
ries in market early In December, and on
the 18th evergreen strawberries on the
bOughs: at Christmas many varieties OF
roses IN the lots.
But Western Oregon and Washington
the sound regiOn-have been put back
disastrously by the anti-Chinese riots,
and the combinations among the $50
called labor faction. They have almost
even here and entirely on the sound, de-
stroyed the prospects for development OF
the resources Of this region. They have
stopped the work of coal mines, have only
permitted the cannerieS of the Columbia
river TO work Cinnamon this year. Only
last night masked gang from this city
went across the river and broke up $50
NbiueSe en- SdgeO IN clearing iauu AOi AdlA-
road work, are driving them in from the
vicinity, the object being to brighten
them oil, violently and brutally, while all
over the city they have been interfering
with them in mental occupations. Many
of the citizens are aiding them by sympa-
thy, regarding the Chinese as occupying
work that takes bread from white men.
The fact is that there are few such
willing. to do any work at all. and
those applying refusing to work ex-
cept at wages few can pay. In short, the
multitude OF idle and worthless men who
have dritted from the mines and the slums
of the East publicly threaten property
holders, and the only measure taken TO
protect the city from such outbreaks as
those on the sound was to be prepared TO
deal with mob very summarily. Yet,
on the I'D, they were allowed to meet and
give thirty days notice to the Chinese
here to ''go." The truth is, | think, we
have before as in the United States to
pass through disorder and violence that
will call for stronger government, and
new IL all will end no one can know.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

No rush. no excitement, but in the quiet,
even path we have followed SO long, we are
knocking along, selling lotso OF Suits and pleas
ing every body. our reputation for reliability
and carrying out of every representation. in =
sures US a large and permanent patronage
that no one can take away from Us. Our
Cloth ng is always found to be superior TO the
general run Of ready made Clothing our
prices are always as low as anybody else'a
and our guarantee inspires o confidence that
nothing can thake. Spring Clothing (although
we have it) is not desirable Just vet, and until
II Is, we continue TO run OF our Winter Goods
at prices that must and do compel purchases.
Drop IN and got our prices and a "taiior fit'
by Olsr tailor. A. FAX n SON, Congress.
Whitaker aud Sc. Julian streets, successors to
/, l.. Fax n CO.-AdB.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
BOTH VESSELS DAMAGED.
Surveys Held on the steam hips NacOO-
chee and VIM. Crane.

Surveys Held on the steam ships NacOO-
chez and VIM. Crane.
A survey was held yesterday morning
on the steamships NacoOchee and VIM.
Crane, which had been in collision on
Tuesday evening, for the purpose of deter
mining the extent of the damage they
suffered. The board recommended that
both steamships make temporary repairs
land proceed to their destinations, there to
be thoroughly repaired.
At first it was thought that the Crane
was only slightly damaged, but on eX-
animation it was found that she was 80
badly damaged forward that she leaked,
and had it not been for her forward bulk
head compartment she would probably
have filled and sunk. her stem was
found to be twisted, and six plates on
each side were started and broken from
the water line up. Mr.. John ROurke,
with force Of wOrkmen, was engaged all
day yesterday and last night IN making
temporary repairs and putting on soft
patch. He will have the vessel ready to
proceed to Baltimore on this evenings
tide. She will take her regular cargo.
The Nacoochee's injuries are consider
able. On deck admidships all the top
hamper is smashed in, including the
main rail and upper deck waterway. The
top plates are also started and chocks
knocked out, and the machinery Knocked
out Of line on deck. She win also have
the necessary temporary repairs made for
her return voyage, and will leave on her
regular schedule time tomorrow.
1t is estimated that the cost of repairs
TO both ships will amount to about SIS, 900.
Both Captains filed their written reports
of the collision With the United States In
spectOrs yesterday, and an Inquiry will
probably be had at an early day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
THE LABoR QUEsTION.
Organized Labor Discussed From q
aKnights of Labor Standpoint.


Organized Labor Discussed From q
Knights of Labor Standpoint.
Mr.. R. F. TreveiIIek addressed an au-
dience Of between 500 and 800 people,
mostly working men, at the Theatre last
night on the labor question. Mr.. Treyel-
lick is Knights OF Labor lecturer for the
southern States, and his lecture here was
delivered under the auspices OF the local
assemblies. He was introduced by Mr.,
H. +. Ashby and spoke for two hours on
questions which deeply concern the Ia
boring classes. He outlined the prln-
clples OF the knights OF Labor
and traced the history Of the order from
us organization up to the present tlme.
The greater part OF the lecture, while 1t
dealt with the labor question, and par
tieularly organized labor, contained no
reference to the Knights as an order. The
latter part of the lecture, however, bore
directly upon the principles and pollcy
OF the organization, which the speaker
put clearly before his audience.
The order, he said, is non-politlcal. 1t is
opposed to strikes or violence. 1t exists on
the principle of arbitration. 1t threatens
no public or private interest that Is leglti-
mate, but strives to protect employer as
well as employe. and to establish peace
instead of to create strife. Arbitration,
he said, is the underlying principle OF the
knights. 1t is the cornerstone OF the
work and the leading motive in all they
do. They believe that nine cases out Of
ten between labor ana capital can be set
tied by arbitration. The experience of
the order, the lecturer said, proves this.
In nearly four hundred cases which have
been submitted 10 arbitration it has not
failed in half a dozen.
A Thn ~ frty I'D
dressed the Knights as body at their
hall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

The great reductions in prices Of our
Clothing we have been making has had
the desired effect OF reducing our stock,
and many have taken advantage oft. We
still have more Clothing for Men and Boys
than we want, and so are continuing our
great clearing out sale. If you want
a suit for yourself or boy, now is the time
to buy it, We have full line of separate
Cashmere Pants. Our line of Hats is yet in
good shape. Black stiff Hats in the latest
style. Soft Hats for Men. Boys or
Children. Red and White Under
wear in all tho different grades at
very low prices; Neckwear, etc. In fact,
we keep everything that is kept by first
class Clothing and Hat stores. II you
want bargains now is the time. Come
at once aud get fitted out, as it will pay
you to keep them until next fall. CHAs.
LOGAN & Co., the Savannah Clothing and
Hat Store, 100 Congress street.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
FELL FROM HIS ENGINE.
A Central Railroad Engineer Severely
Injured.

Shortly before u O'Clock yesterday Mr..
Trevor Rice. an engineer on the Central
Railroad, met with very painful acct
dent while oiling his engine in the round
house, After bringing in his train in the
morning he went forward on the engine
tor some purpose and in reaching up lost
his foot hold and fell backwards on the
cOwcatcher striking, as he fell, on his
back and sides. He received several
severe bruises. 1t was thought at first
that bis shoulder was fractured. He was
picked up aud sent in carriage to his
home on Taylor street. DR.. Z. G. Schley
was summoned and pronounced his in
juries severe but not dangerous. He was
suffering a good deal OF pain last night
but will probably be out in few days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
ConcernInr the Pennnnt.

Savannahs base ball club expects to WIN
the pennant; we have already won il in the
series OF games against high prices and shod-
dy goods. The spring season has opened, and
we have received such goods which will make
us hold the penpaut against all competition.
The series is in full blast, and will continue
through the season. We have a full line Of
Ladies', Missed, Gents and Chndren's Shoes
and slippers. C0LLAT BROS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

If winter fingers much longer IN the arms Of
spring, IL VIII be meet winter again before
spring arrives al all. IL gives us, however.
little longer spell TO wind mp our remaining
winter bargains IN Gents, youths, and Bows
fine Clothing. We are still working that
"Red Letter. boom for all 10 is worth, and II
You don't believe that you can get Winter
Suit, an Overcoat, or Underwear for almost
nothing, why-just come and see-thatis an
We are almost cleared out Of our unseasOn-
able stock, and are ready and anxious 10
make a spring display Of hue Clothing a. A
moments notice. 1874 Congress street, b. II.
LEVY BRO.-AdU,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

The public are too familiar with the
enormous success Of our past bargain
sales since in our new quarters, and do
not require any superlous details from
US. suffice II TO say that for the past few
months we have had the advantage on our
side Of a depressed market and a large
accumulation OF goods among manuiac-
turers, giving us the greatest opportunity
In our experience Of closing out for cash
down, manufacturers stock Of Ladies'
Muslin Underwear, at prices tOlCer than
ever before quoted. We are thus In a pO-
sition TO offer the largest and the most com
plete assortment ever placed on sale un-
der one roof, and cordially invite all 10
inspect. Look 10 advertisement on tfth
page. A. X. ALTMAYER & Co.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
SECRETARY WHITNEY.
NAVY DEPARTMENT

NAVY DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, March 6, 1886. I
GENTLEMEN: Your kind invitation TO at
tend the seventy fourth anniversary dinner Of
the Hibernian Society, at the Guards Arse
nal, savannah, on " Wednesday evening, March
18th, has been received. and | regret very
much that my engagements are such as shall
prevent my acceptance.
win many thanks for the courtesy, am
very truly, yours, w, c. WHITNEY.
POSTMASTER GENERAL Villas.
OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL,
WAsHHGTON, ID. c.. March 5, 1885, !
GEPTLEMBN-l thank you very cordially for
the compliment OF your invitation to attend
the seventy fourth Anniversary dinner OF the
Hibsrnian Society ST the Guards Arsenal in
savannah on the 18th inst, ana regret that
the exactng nature of my public duties will
not suher me to accept. Very truly yours,
SECRETARY EHDICoTT.
WAR DEPARTMENT. !
WASHINGTON. March 3. 1888
GENTLEMEN II beg you to accept my thanks
Tor your polite note of March 3, inviting me TO
attend the seventy fourth anniversary dinner
OF the Hibernian Society. to be given in your
city on the evening OF March II.
regret that my engagements are sach that
u VIII not be possible for me TO be present on
that occasion. / am, very truly yours,
WIN. G. ENDIcOTT.
GOVERNOR M'DANIEL.
Governor Mcdaniel wrote:
STATE OF GEORGIA,
EXECUTIVE DBPA RTMENT. ,
ATLANTA, GA, March 5, 1861
GENTLEMEN-I am in receipt OF your com
munieatiOn of March inviting my presence
at the seventy fourth anniversary dinueT Of
the Htbernian Society in savannah, on March
II; The regular monthly session Of the Capt.
toll Commission will be held on the following
day, March Is, and for that reason / cannot
be with you on the occasion referred to.
with thanks for your courteous considera-
HENRY D. Mcdaniel.
EX-JUDGE ERsKINE.
Ex-United States Judge Erskine wrote:
SAVANNAH, GA, March ID, 1885.
GEHTLEMES-I thank you for the honor you
nave done me by inviting me to dine with the
hibernian Society on next Wednesday.
Nothing could give me greater pleasure than
to DO with you on st. Patrick's Day, and there
to meet my countrymen, their descendants
and friends. But / regret to inform you that
II VIII not be in my power to be with you and
10 accept your hospitality.
The heart OF an Irishman is ever warm; a
welcome awaits his guest; and he always
feels as the old Irish song says:
Come in the evening. or come in the morning.
Come when you're looked for, or come without
warning,
Kind hearts and welcome, you'll find here be-
fore you,
And the oftener you come, o ! the more wen
adore you"
have but word to say: God bless old ire
land and restore her nationality. Sincerely,
your obedient servant and friend.
JOHN EBsKINE,
Letters were also read from Hon. T. M.
Norwood, Capt. Geo. A. Mercer, Hon. A.
p. Adams, Col. William Garrard, Col. j.
ii. Estill, Hon. Gazaway HaTtridge, and
William Shelhing, President OF the Ger
man Friendly Society.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
Andrew Hanley,

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in white
leads, colors, oils, varnishes, brushes,
glass, etc., Illuminating and lubricating
oils, betting, packings, and lace leather.
Agent for the popular brand Home Light
oil, safe and economical Oil. Try same
and you will use no other. A large stock
of railroad, steamboat and mill supplies,
lime, plSster, hair, and cements OF the fol-
lowing brands; Portland, GEORGIA and
Rosendale; sewer pipe and fire brick. A
large and well selected stock of iron, slate
and wood mantels. Malone's wood stains,
carbonized roofing felt, paint removers,
Smiths patent belt fastenings, Woods
improved sectional ladders. MeyrOse
Bros electric lamps. Agent for the follow
ing brands of mixed paints: Longman's
& Martinez's, Atlas, Insulated FIbrOus
and Water Proof, and the Battery Park.
The above paints are put up in quarts,
halves and one gallon cans; also in / and
pound packages for domestic use. Sash,
blinds, doors and builders hardware, etc.
"a large and well selected stock in store,
and to arrive. Having all the facilities
for Carrying large and general stock, am
prepared to offer at lowest prices, and will
take pleasure in showing and giving
prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18
Wnrthv Ohiect.

Editor Morning Ne1os: The course
of Object Lessons in Cooking, by Miss
Parloa, soon to commence in this city,
affords a rare opportunity for practical
charity.
If parties will purchase ticket and
give TO some worthy person, or unite in
subscribing for a ticket for that purpose,
they may thus render some industrious
woman more efficient in her work, whether
as hOusekeeDer or family cook. W.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

The WoAder Of those who 20 10 the HRr-
nett House, in savannah, is that 80 excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can De offered " the public at suoh mini
mum rates. Without exaggerati0n, the
table Of the Harnett is AZ good as that OF
the oereVen House, and the rates just
0ne-hah as large. Courteous treatment
makes up the sum OF It's attractions.
The public largely testified their appre.
eIatIon.-JGeksonuiiLe Ia HfrnN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

Postmaster A. n. Wilson received a
letter yesterday from Civil Service Ex-
aminer Charles Lyman in reference to
the examination which will be held in Sa-
vannah March %. The examination will
be held in the United States Court room,
and viii begin at 10 a. m. Candidates
will be examined in type-writing, Ste
biography, and bookkeeping. Successful
candidates will stand in the line OF pro-
motion in the departmental service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

DEAR READER: We drop you this note as
personal invitation 10 call and inspect our
splendid bargains IN the balance Of our Win
ter Clothing. We yet have n goodly portion OF
it-more than we care to carry overland
mean to dispose Of them during this month, II
sweeping bargains will do It. We mean bust
ness, and n you give ne a showing will save
you money. SIMON MITCHELL, 1883 Broughton
street. sign 81 the Golden Arm ffr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West
railway is now open between Jackson
Vile, Sanford, Enterprise and Titusyllle
on the Indian river. Two daily trains leave
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
station, in Jacksonville, at S:i5 a. m.
aud 1855 p. m. No transfer necessary.
Shortest, quickest and most desirable
route.-AdU.