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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
An Explanation from Chief Fernando

Editor Morning NeloS: [ desire to ex-
plain the striking Of the "Big Duke" OF
which complaint has been made, at night
The striking complained OF was not done
for the purpose of testing the circuits.
The circuits are tested but once a day,
and that about O'Clock every afternoon,
and at no other time. Again, ''Bfg Duke"
has struck but twice at night since it was
put up, except when regular alarm was
turned in. The first time was at
$40 Saturday morning, and was caused
by the breaking OF It jar in the battery
room. The circuit was broken and the
bell struck one tap. Again on Sunday
morning at 2:45 O'Clock another jar broke
and there was one tap. On both occasions
the striking was caused by an accident,
and it was unavoidable. There are about
100 jars in the battery room and there il
no way that has yet been discovered that
will prevent the glass jars from breaking
occasionally. 1t is a frequent occurrence
i'll telegraph and telephone offices, and if
it could be prevented it surely would be.
The breaks are as liable to happen IN
day time as at night, and do occur
just as frequently during the day, but
they are not so apt to be noticed.
There are, unfortunately, several other
causes which NAV cause the circuit to be
strike. Swaying of limbs by the wind
across wire, breaking OF wire, crossing
OF telephone or telegraph wires, breaking
OF tree limos and dropping on wires, etc.
Such occurrences are absolutely unavold-
able and cause the fire department quite
as much annoyance, l expect, as the pub
lie, for every time that the Big Duke and
the gongs strike the horses are harnessed
and the men all get ready at the first tap
to respond to the alarm, for they cannot
wait to ascertain whether it is false
alarm before they get ready to start. One
tap is always given when fire is out.
The only remedy lean see is to take
down the Big Duke and Exchange bell and
put in a full paid department, ana
that the city is not able to do. The Big
Duke was put up to call the tiremen out,
and, under the present system, 1t is neces-
sary to protect life and property. Under
full paid department, as in New York,
Philadelphia and Chicago, there are no
bells TO disturb the public, but in cities
which rely upon the call system, as Sa-
vannah, Charleston. Baltimore, Buffalo
and hundred others, the bells are indls-
pensaDle. ADoLPH FERNANDEZ,
Chiefof Savannah Fire Department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
"A Fund of Information from "Poors
Eanuap for 1886.

The "Manual of the Railroads OF the
United States" issued by the Messrs.
Poor, has acquired unique position as
furnishing an amount Of statistical lnfor-
nation to be obtained nowhere else. A
summary of the tabular statements in the
issue for 1886 shows that the number OF
miles OF railroad constructed ia the United
states in 1885 was 3,13l, the aggregate
mileage for the whole country completed
at the close of the year being l2>,96l, the
rate OF increase during the year being
"a per cent. The mileage, not Including
elevated roads, from which returns
OF earnings and traffic operations Tor
the past year were received, equaled 49,
ITO miles, against 1918 miles for 1884.
The share capital OF all the railroads
making, returns, including the elevated
railroads, equaled $3.Sl1 ,G07 1872, against
Isl 762,6l6,6S6 for 1884; their funded debts,
SO, 100, 727 ,066, against $500, l15,172 for
1851; their unfounded debt, $3.50, los, PSI,
against $244 ,GG6, $50 for 1884, The amount
OF STARE capital and Indebtedness OF all
the COMPANIES tor 1885 equaled 81, S42 533
l79, against 1876 ,399, 054 tor 1884, the in
crease eqVaIing $lG6, 1874, 10, the rate OF
increase being about % per cent. The
earnings OF all the roads making returns,
including elevated roads. equaled $'i2,-
DOo 600, against pIiO,Oof,JJo lOI 1oo4. Iue
increase equaling 1888, 92j, the rate OF
increase being 0.24 per cent.
The earnings from freight equaled S5l9,-
69O,W2; from passengers, $500 SS3,9ll;
from miscellaneous $jl,993,930. The op-
eratlons and expenses OF all the roads tor
the year equaled $5O3,014 902, the net
earnings being $3.50 403, 93l. The gross
earnings upon the entire capital invested
equaied very nearly 10 per cent; the net
nearly 3.5 per cent. The amount OF in
terest paid the pat year equaled $lS3,-
426,035, against $,76, 694 302 Tor 1884; Of
dividends, $71,G72, 100, against $93, 244,S35
for 1884. the percentage of interest paid
on the funded debts of the companies The
past year equaled AT per cent, against
4.G6 per cent. for 1884. The
percentage OF dividends paid to
the whole share capital equaled
POP per cent, against 2,4S per ceat. for
1884. The earnings per mile OF lines ope-
rated the past year eQualed 81, 90, against
S6663 per mile for 1894, the decrease per
mile equaling 1898, the rate OF decrease
per mile being 5.S per cent. In the mean
time the tonnage moved by the railroads
has increased about 10 per cent, being
437, O40, 090 tons in 1885, against 800 .O74,749
tons in 1894. The movement of tonnage
by rail is steadily increasing, there being
at the same time slight FALLING of in
rates, the charge for moving ton of
merchandise one mile in 1885 being 1857
cents, against l, 124 cents IN 1854.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
THE BOOM IN CENTRAL.
What WcI-POsted Men say About
the Stock Movement.

Central railroad stock was eagerly
taken by brokers' yesterday at 1917. The
stock Is sui reported to be going North
IA large blocks, and the most OF 1t TO one
FIRM. A gentleman who is well posted 10
stock movements said yesterday that
there is, in mis- opinion, no grounds for
us upward tendency except the reports
wnicn are kept atlOat about certain mys-
FERROUS mOVemt nts. The boom was started
hy parties in savannah and Augusta, and
caused the stock to take rise. Parties
North caught at the bait. and demand
from that quarter caused further adYan-
Ces. Quiet investors there were seeking
an invesi ment for their surplus money,
aud they thought a per cent. stock,
with prospect OF something better every
now and then, was good enough. There
~ no telling, however, how high Central
would go, but, the gentleman stated, 1T
will come to dead stop before the middle
OF next month.
Another party who is supposed to know
something about the inside management
of the Central said there Is no cause for
the advance as far as the business OF that
company Is concerned, and IL looks IA
though there is some foundation for the
rumOrs Of outsiders trying to get control.
There is not, however, the slightest
cpance IOr any Syndicate NoIih vi
elsewhere getting control of the road or
debating its policy by controlling large
minority vote. Large blocks of stock had
been purchased when the stock was low,
by parties now controlling the railroad,
and that stock is still held by them or in
t0eir interest. The stock which was be-
in1 bought here Is small holdings, from l
to 80 snaree. There Ia no change, the
gentleman said, in the large holdings.
The brokers are making money all
around. Besides buvng and selling Gem
trial, when they sell the latter they gen
orally renvest the money in some other
security for the vendor. The brokers'
block presents quite a cheerful look Ia
spite of the hot weather. There has not
been such picnic since the great Cen
trail boOmo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
violated Quarantine Ru,ea.

Capt. Meisner, of the bark Altamaha,
from Para, Brazil, to this port, was fined
$40 in the Police Court yesterday Tor viola
ton Quarantine regulations. Capt. Meis-
ner came into quarantine last week with
out a pilot. lie was signalled from the
Fybce signal station to come ashore and
ne left his vessel and went to the station.
Para being in suspected latitude, the
vessel and crew were subject to quaran-
tine. Capt. Meisner was brought
before the Mayor yesterday for a
hearing. He stated that he WAS
sgnalled to come ashore at Tybee, auu
he went. Operator Evans, the signal OBJ
server and telephone operator there,
stated that Meesrs. j. X. Clarke n Co, to
whom the vessel was consigned, tele-
phoned him to signal the Captain to come
ashore so that they could communicate
with him. Messrs. Clarke 4 Co. stated
that they did not ask that the Captain be
signalled ashore, but that they asked the
operator al Tybee to convey message TO
him. After full hearing OF the case the
Mayor, in view OF the circumstances, tm-
posed upon the Captain a fine of $40.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

There continues TO be q call for our we'll
made and stylish summer Clothing, both In
tmn and light weight goods, aud 1t looks as
though, besides running Oh SO on hand, we
VIII nave 10 replcnsh 10 mt us through the
season. We have been Offering and continue
To oHer Gents, Youths and Boys' suits at
ptlicS bordering on the "edge Of nothing, ~
ana are Of cou *, glad 20 Increase and please
our patrons. We would again direct atteu-
ton TO our 80 cent Unlaundried Shirt-good
enough Tor anybOdy--though we have finer
goods, Hundred and unlauudried, for those
who want Thorn. our Neck wear stock Is still
lhlcN WIN novel and nohbv ideas, and our
Underwear, Hosiery and Hat lines are hold
lngout o,S bargains 10 purchasers. our tail
ors services are our customers free, and we
guarantee as usual. A.FALK x SON.
Congress, WHITAKER and st. Julian streets.
Successors 10 /. =. Falk & co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

The Montgomery Advertiser, speaking
of the Montgomery and Florida railroad,
says: 1t is ON too good a line, goes
through too good a country and will make
too good connections southwark, for the
thought ofabandonmentt to be one moment
entertained. A large force is at work,
and it will certainly be extended to the
filty-mile post by or soon after Oct. l. All
the country from that point southwark
and southeastward can easily reach the
terminus over good, hard roads and make
wagoning comparatively easy. But 1T is
not to the interest OF the owners Of the
road to stop within fifty or one hundred
miles. Before another year rolls around
the Montgomery and Florida railroad will
be reaching down to the Florida line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEW Walk.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Rrtef Parag raphs-iio
at Police Headquarters.
The Chatham Gun Club will meet for
practice on the club grounds, opposite
the city, this afternoon.
Peter Blair was arrested Yesterday
morning for assauluug Wylly Vance IN
stable on Bryan street. Vance was a!so
arrested for gambling. B0tn are colored'
Two negro women got to fighting yes
terday morning on st. Gaul street, ne
tween Zuhly and Harrison. one on Tue
women was armed with a razor, ana she
tried to behead her opponent, put only
succeedtd in inflicting bad cut.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
SUICIDE SUSPECTED.
a Married Woman Swallows a Large
Dose of Laudanum.

nose OF Lauudnutn.
Shortly after O'Clock last evening
Mrs. Mary Whalen, wife of James
Whalen, a carpenter, residing at the
northwest corner of Farm and Indian
street lane, took poison in the shape of
about three ounces of laudanum. Whether
1t was taken VITA suicidal intent or TO re-
lieve pain could not be definitely ascer-
tanned. After swallowing the poison she
went short distance NJ Indian street
to neigh boris to make "A call. On leav-
ing there to return home she fell IN the
doorway. Some passers-by picked her up
and carried her home, where il was
learned that SHE mad taken the laudanum.
1t WAS said that SHE had purchased the
drug in the morning from q druggist
named A. Gallagher, on the corner of
Bay and Farm streets. Her usband was
absent when she was taken nome. In
the meantime The husband was notified
and he FASTENED for Il doctor. DR.. Nor
Ion was obtained and he rendered all the
assistance possible, but had little hopes
OF her recovery. Mrs. Whalen was the
mother OF four children, the oldest aged
Zen years. The affair attracted large
crowd around the house and created con-
siderable excitement
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

For IS per year we will keep Your Piano
(either square or upright in tune and order
giving it four regular tunings. replacing
broken strings and attending to all irregu-
larities of action which do not call for actual
repairs. Concert Grands S12 per year.
Pianos placed in our care will be tuned
regularly without notification and kept IN
order. thus assuring their preservation.
This method is best for the pianos and
cheapest for owners. An should avail them
selves of in place Of having pianos tuned
irregularly, or by various parties.
LUDDEN q BATES 8. M II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
UNDER a HORSE CAR.
A CoIored Boy Run Over in Telfair
Place.

A CoIored Boy Run Over in Telrair
Place.
A young colored lad, while playing with
companion in Telfair Place about 6
O'Clock last night, was run over by Bar
nard street horse car and narrowly es-
capped serious injury. The two boys were
Chasing each other. and one OF them lodged
behind a tree close TO the track. the car
was coming "A few yards away. just be-
fore 1t came opposite the tree the boy in
hiding jumped across the track to escape
from his companion, who came up Just a {
that time. The car was drawn by
risky young Texan and an
old car mule. The Texan
reared and the boy fell between the tracks
just in front Of the car. The driver saw
the boy, but did not think that he was
going to jump across toe track. The iu-
sJant he saw him spring from behind the
tree be twisted the brake and brought the
car to a stop a few feet further on. In
falling the boy went under the team. but
cleared the tracks. Hne car passed over
him but he escaped with slight injury.
He was taken TO his home in the eastern
part of the city. The accident was not
due to any fault on the part of the driver,
but was the result of the boys own care
1essness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

Mrs. Ida f. Wade went North yester-
day to spend several weeks.
Rev. T. Il. l.. Holmes left last night via
Atlanta tor White sulphur Springs, Va,
Mrs. Il. S. Anderson and family went
North Yesterday on The steamship Chat
tahoOchee.
Mr.. G. NJ. Gilbert arrived from the
North yesterday on the New York steam
ship Tallahassee.
Abram Minis, Jr., Esq, was passen-
ger on the steamship ChattahOochee for
New \ DIRK yesterday.
II. NJ. Conner, Esq. has returned to the
city after six weeks trip in Northern
Texas and New Mexico, In both Of which
sections ne has extensive cattle inter-
es,s. He is looking well after his vaca-
ton.
Among tine passengers on the outgoing
Central Railroad train last night were
Mr.. and Mrs. +. N. Theus, Mrs. w. D..
Dixon, and Mrs. w. A. Shaw and family,
for Ashevlle, n. c., and MIR. w. b. John
| son for Niagara Falls.
Rev. DR.. Edward Lathrop, a former Sa-
MAMMALIAN and for twenty-One wears nas-
tor of tue stamford Comm Baptist
church, has resigned his pastorate. His
church and congregation used every cf-
fort to induce their pastor to recall his
resignation after IL had been handed in
| and only after his positive declaration TO
do So would they consent to sever the re-
latiOns between church and pastor which
had existed for more than score OF
years.
Among the arrivals ut the Marshall
House last night were T.. j. Thompson
Macon; DC. Humphreys, Livingston, Va. /:
IL. A. Benton, Watertown Mass. s. f.
Allen and wife, Quincy, Mass; r.. Il.
LawtOn, 5. NJ. Nickel, John LaWton,
South Carolina; B. w. Way, Walthour-
Vile; Mai. &. Hall, Boston; G. Il. As-
kew. Philadelphia; ". j. Allen, Port
Royal; Il. Z. Kholy and wife, Havana.
At the Iiarnett House were Mrs. :. A.
Peters, Miss Laura Johnson. Thomssyllie;
n. l.. Beam, LatrOhe, Pa; W. l.. Moving
ham, Latrobe, Pa. 5. A. Craig, w. &. Wor-
nell, str st. Nicholas; Phillip NJ. Russell,
Thunderbolt; X. Martin, jacksonville.
| Fla; b. &. billiard, Cocoa, Fla: ~. r.
| ROwdeD, Jacksonville, Fla; Col. II. ID.
Phillips, Marietta, Ga; u. NJ. Perkins.
Perkins Junction, Ga; W. Il. Potter and
wife, NJ. II. Lands, Boston, Mass.
Al the Sereven House were +. A. Man
and wife, Nolusia county. Fla; j. De
Toro, New York; W. a. Davis, Wing
ham; l.. sleyerman, Thomasyille; ". ii.
Ptngree, Palatka; +, j. Nichols. Hostou:
II. j.. woodruff, Macon; +, NJ. Fremont,
Atlanta; DUPONT Query, Amerlcus; l..
r.. Warren, Augusta; J. b. Bland, Nir-
ginia; Z. W. Stcgall, Townsville.
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Fine imported Euglish TaoA brushes; only
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

$685. "a worth of Laces, Infants Caps.
Ladies' Cuffs aud Collars, Ladies' Fine
Mohair listers, etc., recently purchased
from an assignee by Mr.. D. Weisbein for
the sum OF $4,000. In his new lad" in
to-day's issue he enumerates these arti-
Giles more fully, and offers to sell them at
about one-half the cost of importation.
which Will leave him handsome profit
and yet give the public an excellent
chance to secure fine goods very cbeap
Indeed. Further comment is unnecessary.
We advise our readers TO look up the ''adv
aud make good use of the information.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
HOME RUNS AND BASE HITS.
Items Gathered in the "Diamond'
Fields.

Fields.
The Louisville CourIer-Journal says
Neal ia to be sent home for the remainder
of the season.
The three Detroit Boston games last
week were witnessed by 1854 people
The Chicagos drew 1921 people in three
DAYS.
1t is expected that the sum to be divi-
ded among the stockholders of the Boston
club at the end of the season will be in
the neighborhood OF $65, 900.
Some of the National League clubs are
in favor of organizing q twelve-club as
sociati0n for next season, ana would like
to take st. Louis, Brooklyn, Metropolitan,
Baltimore and Pittsburg from the Ameri-
can Association to complete the circuit.
The greatest number OF runs ever made
IN game is 200, scored June s, 1869, by
the Niagara club, of Buffalo, against the
Columbias, also OF that city, the latter
making only ten. Niagaras made forty
in their first inning and ti.ty-eight In their
eighth.
An exchange says an American base
ball player was in Belfast, and when,
during the riots, he saw clubs f1ourishIng
and heard pistols popping, he began to
grow homesick. When the excitement
subsidized he asked stranger If the UNI
pire had escaped.
IL is not generally known that Arson
has a lame shoulder, which he has been
unsuccessfully doctoring for six or seven
years. He can't throw across the da-
m0nd without pain. That is the main
reason why he changed his position to
first base years ago.
A remarkable yarn IS going the rounds
about a peculiar play made in a game
near New Bedford. The pitcher was
Knocked out by a liner which struck him
In the chest. When he recovered the ball
was found lodged under his arm, and the
batsman was declared out, this catch
winning the game for the pitchers club.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
The rIrst Q eorelr nattrIinn.

The First Georgia Battalion, colored.
celebrated its sixth anniversary with a
parade yesterday morning and a prize
shooting contest at Thunderbolt in the
afternoon. There was a good turnout at
the parade.
In the shooting contest the Chatham
Light Infantry won the first prize and the
Lone Star Cadets the second prize. The
individual prize, shot tor by members
oil the company teams making the highest
score out Of possible 20 in the company
matches. was won by Private 4. Banke,
Df the Lone Star Cadets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
OFF TO ATLANTA.
Delegates to the Grand lodge and
Encampment of odd Fellows.

DelcHaICS 10 the GranO IIOUGe anu
Encampment of odd Fellows.
The Grand Encampment of Georgia, L.
O. o. F., meets in Atlanta to-day. Last
night the following delegates left for At
laDta:
john w. Fretwell, John S. Tyson,
Golden Rule Lodge No. u.
j. W. TInsley, Dekalb No. Q.
A. n. Manucy, George kenken, Haupt
Lodge No. So.
Thomas A. Askew, =. G. r., Oglethorpe
No. |.
Charles Kevil. a representative from
Haupt Ledge to the Grand Encampment,
and Il. l.. NeidIinger, of DeKalb, also
went up last night.
q. II. Dorset and A. p. Brooks, OF De-
Kalh; David Porter, &. W., Oglethorpe;
Il. II. Osborne. OgleihOrpe; }. w. jack
son, Golden Rule, left yesterday morning.
TheO. Basch aud A. X. Fawcett will go to-
night. The Grand Lodge will be in SEES
sion tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

Cholera, dysentery and diarrhea come
with the summer impr,rs9nce in fruit
diet. lnI6etiOTand sudden checks of per-
spiration cause these complaints. ON the
first symptom take four or five Brandreth
Pulls aud drink plentifully OF hot water,
and yUl are safe. If YOU visa 10 reuder
the body a fortress against disease, take
one or two Brandreth Pills every nipht
for ten days, and thus remQye from the
bowels all irritating substances and puri-
ty the blood,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
Funeral ofB, II. McKeuna.

telegram was received yesterday
stating that owing to an accident between
Spartanburg, 5. c., and Augusta, the re-
mains Of Mr.. b. +. McKenns, which left
Asheville, N. c., yesterday morning, can
not reach here until tomorrow morning.
and that the funeral Will take place to-
morrow forenoon. The hour will be an.
nounced in the NEWS tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
PICTURES ATsUMMER PRICES.
A Grand OhHnoe to Beautify Your
Home ut Small CnAt.

To keep our workmen IN the framing
department busy through August and
September we Will sell unframed engrav.
ings, etchlugs, photographs, photograv.
ueres, oleographs, etc, AT about nr,llt
cost. over $1,000 worth TO select from.
one thousand different subjects. A choice
engraving, large size, for only 81.
Framed in any style desired. Over 500
different patterns in gold, bronze, compo-
sltion, steel and wood mouldngs. A very
little money now buys handsome frame.
Remember pictures al cost for AUGUST
and september aud frames at reduced
prices. All we want is TO keep our work
men employed rather than turn them of
through the dull season.
LUDDEN a. BATES :. NH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17

ATLANTA, Aug. 16.-There was small
attendance at the game this afternoon
and lack of interest in the result. The
Atlantas won by score of to 0. The
batteries We're: Atlanta, Wells and
Mappes; Charleston, Hollacher and
Hines.
Base hits: Atlanta IL. Earned runs: At
lanta ,. Errors: Charleston 3. Struck out:
BY Wells 10. by HollaChtrl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
Printing, Lithographing and Account
Rnnk Misunderstanding

Having the latest improvements in Ma.
chinery, the MORNING NEWS Steam Print
ing House has unriyalled facilities for the
production Of all kinds OF Printing, Litho-
graphing, Book Binding and Account
Books. All work executed under the
careful supervision OF skilled Printers,
Mthographers, Artists, Book binders and
Rulers. n guarantee OF satisfaction is
given to every piece Of work turned out.
Write or ask for estimates before sending
your work away to Northern and West
ern houses. An estimate will cost nothing.
j. II. EsrILL, Proprietor,
Whitaker street, Savannah, Ga,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-17
THE NEW DIsTRICr ATTORNEY
Du Pont Guerry, Esq, Takes Posses
sion of His Office.

DUPONT Query, Esq. of Americas,
the new United States Attorney, came TO
Savannah yesterday and took possession
of the District Attorneys office. Mr..
Query spent considerable time in TRYING
90 unlock the safe left by his predecessor.
Pretty nearly everybody in the
granite building TOOK a turn at
trying to get the doors opened .
and although they had the
combination, the safe was 40 ''otiensively
partisan from old associations that il
persistently refused TO recognize any open
sesame.
Ex-Attorney 8. 4. Darnell, Esq, and
District Court Clerk Marion Erwin, ESQ,
are the only persons except expert lock-
smiths who can open it. Both OF those
are away, but Mr.. Darnell Is expected
here in day or two. The lock is either
oiyery delicate MECHANISM or out OF order.