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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
THE CHANGE OF GAUGE.
The Movement of Trains Out of the
City To-DaY.

The Movement of Trains Out of the
City To-Day.
To-day the iYe-feet gauge on the two
railroads running out Of Savannah will
he changed 10 the Pennsylvania standa I'd
gauge, feet inches. The regular
trains out on the Savannah, Florida and
Western and the Central were abandoned
last night. About 10 o'clock through
freight from Florida arrived on a special
schedule to catch to-day's New York
steamer.
The last train into Savannah over the
fiye-feet gauge will be the fast mail from
1be North at O'clock this morning. The
next train TO go out will run on the new
gauge. and that train will be the fast mail
No. 40. It will be delayed here for a few
hours, but superintendent Fleming eX-
poets 10 have the track ready 10 start No.
40 for Jacksonville between 10 O'Clock and
noon. After it goes out the regular
schedule will he resumed.
The sOuth-bound passenger train which
Preached Jacksonville AT 3 O'Clock last
might turned around and ran right back
TO Waycross. II carried the signal which
told the section bosses that the track was
clear, After it passed they could 20 to
work as soon as they pleased.
Inc Nenlfal Will run no trains at all to-
day over its main line. Its first train
will leave Savannah tomorrow morning
at $40 o'clock. A number Of persons
who live along the line Of the Central, and
who come in every morning and 20 out in
the evening On the "ShOO Fly" remained
in the city last night. Some Of the rail-
road officials and clerks who live along
the road will have holiday to-day, as
they will not be able TO get into the city.
Every preparation had been made last
night TOR the change on the Central aud
Savannah, Florida and Western. Yester-
day afternoon the latter road changed all
OF its tracks from the river TO the yards
in one hour. The Centra's side tracks
were about all changed. too.
The Central expects % complete its
change between Savannah and Atlanta
before tonight. and the savannah, Florida
aud Western expects to get through early
IN the afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
GAS LIT BY LIGHTNING.
An Invention to Break up the Match
Business.

An Invention to Break up the Match
Business.
A simple oOntrivance, of recent inven-
ton, is an electrical device for lighting
and extinguishing gas. The simplicity
Of the thing and it's hardness insure for
the invention great popularity and make
it a dangerous rival OF the match. Mana
ger Dillon has fitted up one of the burn
ers on the front desk In the Western Union
telegraph office. Right beside his desk
are two small buttons. A slight pressure
on one, and the jet, twenty feet away, is
turned on and lighted instantly. Pres
sure on the other button turns of the gas,
and out goes the gas as quick as wink.
The beauty OF the invention is best seen
in lighting Railways, bedrooms and large
public halls and theatres.
With the buttons just inside the front
door there need be no STUN bling around
through dark hall, over chairs and
against hat racks.
III burglar gets in down stairs, or if it
is imagined there is one going through
the first floor, the head of the family will
not be compelled to 20 over the intruder's
body TO get to the hail lamp and light it.
With a button at the head of the stair
case the master OF the house can instantly
light up downstairs and dazzle the thief
so completely that he will 20 to the door
and call policeman to take him to the
barracks.
The invention will fill a long felt want
when 1t IS introduced into the bedroom so
that the gas can be lit and turned of
without getting up. In theatres, where
the lights have to be turned up and down
several times during a single play, the
device will be very convenient. The cur
rent for lighting is supplied by a small
battery OF three, four, or perhaps half a
dozen cells. The wires run up TO the top
of the burner where there is a tiny mag
net. Pressing on one button closes the CIR
cult. A current passes over concealed
wire from the button to the magnet and
there is spark. The current has
also turned a valve inside
the burner and the gas is on.
AS soon as the pressure is removed
from the button the circuit is opened and
there is no waste of current. Pressing
on the other button turns the valve back
and the gas is out.
The apparatus is the invention OF an old
telegraph operator named Bogart, in New
| York, aud it is said TO be coming money
for the inventor already. IL IS Just being
! introduced in Savannah. Col. II. ).
Haines' residence is being fitted up with
the device, and it is TO be put in som e
new houses that are being built tor Mr..
Solomon Cohen, on Hall street. The Odd
Fellows new hall will probably be sup
piled with the apparatus also.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
THE CITY N a STORM.
LightninS's Fatal Work-A Negro
Killed on While BIuff Road.

A severe storm passed over and around
the city yesterday afternoon. Inc lore
noon was intensely hot. The air was sui
try and close and mercury ran up TO -
deg. Early in the afternoon threatening
/ clouds in the west betokencd the approach
OF a storm. 1t came from the south, and
was the severest thunder storm tDst mas
been experienced this year.
Frank Bush, cOlOred, % years old, was
/ Killed by lightning one and malt miles
/ out on the White Bluff road. Bush was
out working IN field when the rain came
up. To keep from getting wet he went to
his house lie had not been inside but a
fe y minutes when the lightning struck
the chimney and flashed down into the
room. For an instant the room was all
abIaze. Bush fell over off chair to the
floor, and some women only few feet
from MIN were stunned, but not seriously
hurt.
Coroner Dixon was notified and he
made an investigation, but did not deem
an inquest necessary.
The room was filled with sulphurous
smell for aa A0ur after the accident.
A house on Bolton street. east OF the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
tracks, was struck. The chimney was
demolished aud considerable damage was
done inside, but no one was injured.
A small tree on lot owned by Capt.
}. J. McGOWan, at Habersham and Hall
streets, was struck by lightning and split
open. One Of the Coast Line cars was
only few rods distant. The conductor,
A. NJ Barbes, was thrown of the plat
form by the shock.
A number of trees along the White
Bluff road and south Of the city were
struck. The rainfall in the city was
something over an inch. The streets were
flooded and the sewers were taxed TO
carry of the surface water. In some
places the sidewalks and street car tracks
were overlooked. Tne rainfall added 10
that OF Sunday makes nearly 81 inches.
During the storm of Sunday afternoon
lightning struck a shed at the east end OF
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail-
way COmpauy's naval stores yards. The
bolt ran all the way through the shed 10
tue wharf, chipping splinters from the
west side OF every post in one row from
the south end OF the shed TO the north
end.
Peacock & Hunt have large lot Of tur-
pentine stored in the shed. At one point
the bolt leaped from post 10 a barrel,
ripped out piece Of staVe, scattered
the spirits around ina spray, tipped over
the barrel and jumped t. the next post.
The most remarkable thing was that the
flash did not set fire to the turpentine.
Had that happened a disastrous fire would
have resulted. All the spirits in the bar
rel, except five or six gallons, leaked out
after 1t was turned over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
THROUGH TIE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by
the News ReDorGers.


The Tybee line was down last night
and telephone communication with the
island was cut of.
The Directors of the Agricultural and
Mechanical Association of Georgia will
meet at 10 O'Clock this morning at the Of
fee of o. Cohen & Co.
The compliments in the new jail case
filed a bill of exceptions yesterday to
Judge Adams decision, and the case Will
go up 10 the Supreme Court.
An attachment case brought By y. s.
Mitchell against John T. Collins was tried
before Judge Speer yesterday, and the
jury rendered sealed verdict.
Judge FerrilPs office did large bust
ness IN marriage licenses last month.
The returns up to last night show that
tity-seven couples were tired Of single
blessedness. Seventeen were whites and
forty cOlored.
Messrs. Hoist g. Co. cleared yesterday
the Norwegian bark Vale for Hamburg
with 2,ll7 casks OF spirits turpentine,
measuring lOo.261% gallons, valued at
j2JOp, and l.59S barrels Of Iosin, weigh
1O6,9j0 pounds, valued at 81, 765. Total
valuation Of cargo $35, $50. Cargo by H..
I. Moore & Co.
Sunday night negro slipped overheard
from the slip at which the steamer St.
Nicholas was taking on an excursion par
ty OF negroes for Beaufort. lie was fished
out none the worse for his involuntary
bath, except being frightened and having
his eNcurson clothes well dyed with
muddy river water.
Albert Jackson, colored, was struck by
a switch engine in the Savannah, Florida
and Western yards Sunday. One leg was
crushed SO badly that it had to be ampu-
tated. The operation was performed by
DR.. William Duncan. Jackson lives on
Hull street between Price and Haber-
sham. he was doing very well last
night.
The gas lamps formerly used in
lighting the streets should he looked
after. The tops of a number of the
lanterns are open, and in other cases the
posts are leaning over. They may be
wanted some day. The street force might
straighten the posts and the lanterns, and
little paint would make them ornamen-
tai, if not useful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
Local Personal

Mr.. +. Dunn, formerly superintendent
OF the Pullman car service at Savannah,
but now OF Washington, ID. c., is I'm the
city.
The many friends Of Lieut.. James B.
Erwin, Fourth United States cavalry, will
be glad to learn OF his promotion to FIRST
LiOutonancy. Lieut.. Erwin has been in
the field IN command OF his company
against the Apaches for the past eight
months.
Among the arrivals at the screven
House yesterday were w. B. Hancock
Mrs. George Liyermore, Mrs. Charles
Livermore, Mrs. Hyde, Boston; w. D..
Savage, Philadelphia; Jacob Burkhim,
Jacksonville. W. II. Carroll. Florida: W q.
l.. Jones, Atlanta; William Neill. Millen /;
& 4. Goodyear. Brunswick; A. l.. Bar
nett, "A. 9. Foster, J. G. l., Black, Au-
gu sta.
At the Harnett House were Mrs. Green
and son, Tampa, Fla; V. o. Haynes, Sur
rency; W. II. Baird, Cynthiana, KY;
Dawson Smith, Georgia; w. Kirby, Phil
adelnhla; b. $. Durand and wife. Piqua,
o.; r. W. Hammond, j. NJ. Brown, Joss
Ign; }. q. Dohlman ana wife, Greenyille,
Md; Julius Berry, New Orleans; Is. Luz
cas-, Jr., Allendale, 5. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
THR0UGHAN0PENS SWITCH
TIE FAST MAIL WRECKED AT
THE JUNCTION.

The Locomotive Ditched and the Entire
Train Except Two Cars Thrown from
the Track - The Passengers Badly
shaken up, but None serlously Injured
The Cause of the Disaster-The Pas
sengers Transferred TO the City.
The north bound fast mail from Jack
sonville, due in Savannah at 7:5S p. m,
left the track at the Charleston junction,
two miles from Savannah, at : 80.
The train consisted of an engine and
tender, baggage car, smoker, a first
class coach and a sleeper, 1t had been
running at 60 miles an hour, and when
the accident occurred 1t was making 40
miles. The coaches were crowded with
passengers. Every seat was occupied
and the aisles were filled with persons
who were standing and holding on to the
straps.
LEFT THE TRACK.
Suddenly the locomotive lurched over,
the wheels struck the ties, and all the cars
followed. Instantly the passengers were
thrown forward in their seats and then
were bounced up and down at terrible
rate for a few moments. The ladies'
screamed, and there was terrible excite
ment tor minute or two.
the engine did not 90 many yards on
the ties before it made a plunge and went
over in the ditch, followed by the tender
and baggage car. The smoker did not
turn over, nor did the coach behind it.
The rear trucks of the sleeper did not
leave the rails. Fortunately no one was
seriously injured, although all were badly
shaken up and frightened.
MISPLACED SWITCH.
The accident was attributed TO a mis-
placed switch. II was first supposed that
a rail had spread, but an examination OF
the switch showed that some bolts had
been removed. Whether the bolts were
taken out for the purpose Of wrecking the
train or preparatory to the change of
gauge to day was not learned.
The accident caused a delay of three
hours. An engine and some coaches were
sent out from the city, and the passen-
gers and their baggage were brought in
about II O'Clock.
Mr.. w. Il. Hancock, Boston gentle
man who was in the accident, was limp
ing around with lame leg that was in
iured recently in wreck near Dallas,
Tex. Last nights accident made the
third that he has been in within four
months.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
Charged with stabbInx His wife.

Richard Middleton, negro who lives
between Thunderbolt and Isle Of Hope,
was arrested yesterday on a warrant is
sued at the instance OF his brotber-in.law
Cornelius Adams. The latter told Mag
tstrate Molina that Middleton went home
drunk Saturday night and Ia quarrel
stabbed his wife, Susanna Middleton, who
~ sister Of Adams. On Sunday Adams
went to Middleton 90 demonstrate with
him, but Richard would not listen, and he
ran Adams away. The defendant claimed
that Susanna received her cuts acct.
Gentally, aud he said that he eau prove it.
He asked for an examination, and being
unable 70 give bond was committed " jaii
Tor safe keeping.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
GONE INTO THE CHAINS.
Criminal Recruits to the County'l
Force in the Swamps.

Criminal Recruits to the COunty's
Force in the Swamps.
Jerry Holmes was tried in the City
Court yesterday for pointing a pistol at
his parent. Jerry's term on the chain
gang will expire one year from date.
Charles Lunday was found guilty of as
sault and battery and was given the op-
ton of paying S25 and costs or doing sixty
days without labor.
Alfred Stiles, charged with assault and
battery, was fined ST. and on peace war
rant he was required to give 500 bond to
insure his good behavior for the next six
months.
A part Of the evidence in the case Of
Mary Days. charged with larceny from
the house, was heard, and further hear
ing was postponed until next Monday.
George W. Owens, Esq, acted as So
licitOr General.
The City Court Will meet this morning
in quarterly session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
There Are a Few Druggists

who care more TO make large prodt on
worthless article than 10 wait for prosperity
that ultimately results from honest dealing.
These are the mon who, when asked Tor
Bens1n's Capcine Plaster. will recommend
some cheap md trushy substitute or imitation.
saying 10 10 'just az good" Sometimes they
VIII do up and sol the miserable imitation
without remark. allowing the customer ~
suppose he has Benson's. nc the valueless
plaster b. returned, Cheap John will say he
made a mistake; n not, he has done u good
stroke - business. The public are cAutioaed
against J0un aud All hiailk. Bay N respectable
druggists 0ulY. The genuine Bens1na plaster
haa The Three seals" Trademark ana the
word "ehpcinc' cut in The centre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01

Typhoid, Scarlet and Yellow Fevers.
Measles. Diphtheria, smRiI-POx, Chol-
era, Etc.
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid will destroy
the infection OF all feyers and all conta-
glous aud infectious diseases. VIII keep
the atmosphere OF any sick room pure and
wholesome, absorbing and destroying UNI
healthy eiiluyia ana cOntagiOn resulting
therei1tm. VIII neutralize any bad smell
Whatever, not by disguislng 10, but by de-
strOying n.
Use DaiPys Prophylactlc Fluid In every
sick rOOml
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
Pin-stripe plated shirts at Belsnger's,
"a Whitaker street.-AdU.
The Cheapest and the Bead DIV Gnnds.

The Cheapest and the Best Dry Goods.
A new lad" with the above heading
appears ia today's issue, wherein Mr.. d.
Weisbein offers some extraordinary in
ducements. We ask the ladies to read
carefully his announcement, feeling con-
fdent that they will profit thereby.
He is wide awake, and keeps
the public constantly supplied
with genuine bargains. His crowded
store proves that he knows how TO cater
for the pubic's appetite. His stock is
always moving, therefore you can't find
there sheli-worn goods, but fresh goods
all the time. 1t is proverbial that his
store is the busiest in the city.-Ad1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
JUDGE MERsHoN's cANDIDACY.
TILE CONVENTION

Forty delegates compose the conven-
ton. Judge Mershon went into the con-
vention two years ago with IS delegates,
Judge Adams with 10. Captain Bradweli
with 7 and Morgan Raws with 4. The
counties south of the Altamaha, except
Echols, were solid tor Mershon. This
year there are but three candidates in the
held. Judge MershOn's friends claim
that he will go into the convention with
about the same strength that he did two
years ago.
The delegates from the northern and
western counties VIII be divided between
Norwood and Bradwell. Hon. John C..
Nichols, Of Blackshear, and j. +. Dart.
of Brunswick, are looked upon as dark
horses. Capt. Falligant has also been
mentioned in connection with the canvass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
A Most Liberal Onor!


The Yoltaic Belt Company, Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their Celebrated Vol
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on
thirty days trial to any man afflicted with
Nervous Debility. Loss of Vitality, Man
hood, etc. Illustrated pamphlet in seal
ed envelope with fun particulars, mailed
free. Write them at once.
The latest styles pearl stiff hats at Bel.
singers, "a Whitaker street.-Adv.
Call and examine ColIat Bros. 81 50 low
quarters.-Ado.
The latest STYLES Of KNOWS WORLD RE-
NoWNED HATS can only be had at their
agents. COllat Bros.--Ad5.
Gordon Retires
but never without bottle OF "Red Lion"
Elixir within reach.
Collat Bros. offer q ladies' genuine French
kid button shoe at St.-Aag.
Wonderful bargains in White Lawns, at
Atmayer's. See their advertisement on second
page.
Infants Kid Boots cheaper than ever, at
Alimayer's. See their advertisement on
second page.
Balbriggan colored and white UNDER
Bacon and Gordon.
We give you notice that "Red Lion"
Elixir is for sale by all druggists.
The Harnstt House Always TO the
Front"
This popular hotel is crowded daily,
and IL deserves 10 be. 49, Centennial Bull
ietin. One can always secure fine meals
and courteous treatment The Harnett
IL the acknowledged leading hotel OF Sa-
yannah, as demonstrated by It's daily
arrivals.
Don't fail to see Cue bargains in Linen
uendkerehie's offered at Altmayer's this
week. See their advertisements on second page.
Great attractions n Embroideries this week
at Altmayer's. See their advertisement on
second page.
Try "Red Lion Elixir for Bowel Com
plants, DiarrhDa, etc.
"Red Lion" Elixir is pleasant and at
same time efficient.
Interesting bargains this week, at Altmay-
ers. see Observation-Disclosures on second page.
This weeks attractions greater than ever
az Altmsyer's. SEQ their advertisement on
second page
Tremendous bargains this week in En-
brodcres, Laces, handkerchief. etc, at
Altmnyer's. See their advertisement on second
page.
Neckwear In any shape az Belslnger's,
"a hitaker street. dB.
Allmayers Lscss ~ bali price this week.
Sec their ndvrriisemcnt on .eroud naee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
ma tonnage Is as follow /.

In addition 10 the above there were two
steam yachts and one United States naval
vessel, besides small steam vessel at.
tached 10 the engineer corps and the buoy
tender. TIE report for May shows an IN
crease Of five vessels over the previous
month and net increase OF 300 tons in
tonnage. The arrivals Of cOastwise YES.
sells show twelve more arrivals than dur
Ing April.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
sCOTT's EMULsION OF PURE

Cod Liver OIL With HypophOsphites,
Very Palatable and Increases Flesh,
Or. F. H. Clement. Brighton, Ill., says:
"Scotps Emulsion is the best l have ever
prescribed. 1t is very palatable, easily
sssimilated and gives strength and flesh
to the patient"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
We desire to cal the attentIon al on

We desire to call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of Miss
Baldwin's Female Seminary, which will
be found in another column. This school
is located at Stanton, Va, one of the
most delightful and healthful cities in the
State. and known as one of the most
thorough among the many educational
institutions OF Virginia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01

Savannah Morning News, American
Field, Chicago Horseman, Spirit Of the
Times, North American Review for June,
Family Story Paper No. &C.,, FIreside Com
panion No. 972, New York Weekly No. 30,
Saturday Night No. Al, Banner Weekly
No. 1877, New York Ledger No. 10, Boston
Herald, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Times,
Philadelphia Press, Baltimore sun, Balti-
more American, New York Herald, World.
Times, sun. star, Tribune, st. LOUIS Re-
publican, New Orleans Times Democrat,
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, Cincin-
natl Enquirer, Atlanta Constitution, Au.
gusta Chronicle, Macon telegraph.
Charleston News and Courier, Florida
Times Union, and Jacksonville Morning
NpWg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
SOME PORT STATISTICS,
Fifty-Four Vessels Arrived at savan-
nah During May.

The NEWS gives to-day the number OF
vessels arriving at this port for the month
OF May with their rigs, nationality and
tonnage. The number does not include
the arrivals at Tybee. but only the vessels
which have actually arrived at the
wharves and have discharged and loaded
or are loading
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
st. George Hotel. 81 Clark Sire ct

Brooklyn,
Fireproof, best construction, splendidly
located on Brooklyn Heights, close to
bridge, handy to central points Of New
York city and Coney Island, with more
luxury at one-third prices; 400 rooms, all
electric lighted 600 bath rooms }, hand.
somely decorated, very best upholstered
furniture, finest bedding; conceded to be
one of the finest hotels in the country.
Transient rates 81 30 per day, with private
toilet. Single rooms 81 per night; open
all night; cuisine unsurpassed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
Vienna Fans.

Wehave small lot of fine Vienna Fans.
OF our own importation, which we will
close out at less than their cost of impor-
tatiOn.
SCHREINER's IMPORTING House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
Fregrnnt sozodnnt

Hardens and invigorates the gums, puri-
fies and perfumes the breath, cleanses,
beauties and preserves the teeth from
youth to old age. Sold by all druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01

Try PAIR Of Collat Bros. calf So warranted
shoes. They are durable and comfortable
and can be mad in all the different styles, both
high and low -quarters.-AdB.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01

Real Manila straw hats for SOC. at COnat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01
Wanted.

Ten harness makers, for factory work,
at once. Address Oates, White & Co.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-01

Yachting and touriet shirts at Bel.
/ nger's, "a Whitaker street.--Adu.