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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
GEORGIA,s LOWELL.
Bishop Beokwith's visIt-The Georgia
Midland Road

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COLUMBUS, GA, Feb. 2.-Trinitv EMS
copal Church was crowded to it's utmost
capacity Sunday afternoon at O'Clock by
those who were anxious to witness the
rites of confirmation performed by Bishop
Beckwith. There was a class of twenty
one, among them being an aged colored
man, who took the vows. The scene was
very impressive, and rendered more beau
tful by several little girls clad all in
white, who consecrated themselves to
their Maker.
Those occupying the house of Phil
Pryor were badly frightened Sunday
night by drunken negro named Charles
Oliver breaking in the door and entering
the house. He was too drunk to do any
harm, and was lodged in jail. He was up
before Mayor Grimes to-day and was fined
$40.
President G.. Gunby Jordan, OF the Geor-
gia Midland and Gulf road. will leave in a
few days for New York in the interest of
his road.
The Young Mems Christian Associs.
ton Of this city is in flourishng condi-
tion and is of great help to the young
men. DIR. Terry will deliver a lecture
next week in their rooms on ''Self Educa-
tion."
One of the growing institutions for the
OeDtub Oh uedllu anu bOCidl intercourse OF
this city is the Columbus Athletic
club. II is composed of a number of
prominent young men, and the member
ship is increasing daily. They have a
large hall with everything necessary for
the development of the muscle. Once or
twice month an entertainment is given,
each member bringing bis lady, which re-
suits in very pleasant evening for all
participating.
A stranger strolling down by the river,
near the Columbus Iron Works, would be
amazed al the immense excavation which
looks like some freak Of nature. 1t was
caused by the breaking of sewer which
empties into the river, during the recent
heavy rains. A large number OF the
chain-gang force are engaged in repairing
the damage. They are working nearly 40
feet from the surface Of the ground-sOme
being perched on the immense trestle
work which has been erected. The break
will cost the city thousands of dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
A CURE oFLOCKJAW.
Successful Operation In surgery at the
GOuverneur Hospital.

GOuverneur Hospital.
From the Ns,C York Herald
Nathan Silverstone, a carpenter 10
years OF age. living at No. 80 East Broad
way, was discharged cured from Gouver-
neur HospItal Saturday. The doctors state
that his recovery is something remark
able, inasmuch as that on his admission
on Nov. 10 last, he was found to be suffer-
ing from tetanus, or lockjaw, sustained
by falling on his head while at work. For
several days he could not speak and had
violent and very frequent tetanic cOnvul-
sions. Between these commissions ne par
took only sparingly of milk, which was
administered to him by means of an or
binary nursing bottle. Under these con-
dltiOns he lived for a couple of weeks, and
in the meantime medication having had
no effect. the doctors resolved to test the
dernier resort of cutting off the nervous
supply to the seat of injury, an operation
only very recently brought in vogue Only
a slight scalp wound denoted the location
of the injury.
A hypodermic injection of hydrochlor-
arde of cocaine per cent solution was
first introduced beneath the scalp to
an8sthetize the parts, and then q free V
shaped incision was made half way
around, the scalp wound completely
severing the posterior auricular and oc-
ciputali minor nerves, which imme-
diately insulated the nervous supply from
the seat of injury. The incision was
dressed and bandaged antiseptlcally and
the patient put to bed. His commissions
became less frequent and in few days
they ceased altogether. His Jaws gradu-
ally relaxed, and at length be was able to
articulate and take solid food. Three
weeks after the operation he was up and
about, and on his departure yesterday no
man could be more grateful than Nathan
Siverstone, and few can lay claim to
have as good a reason to appreciate the
progress of modern surgery. 1t is said
PRODUCTION of this latest operation for lock-
jaw IS per cent Of those afflicted had
died.
The doctor who performed the operation
was DR.. Charles F. Stokes, house surgeon
of the institution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
HOME NEWS ON THE WIRE
COCHRAN VISITED BY A DISAs-
TROUS FIRE.

Several Firms and n Hotel Burned Out
with Considerable Loss-Completion
of the Arrangements for Changing the
Gauge of the Railways-Looks BAD for
DIR. Armstrong.
COCHRAN, GA, Feb. 3.-Fire broke out
here at 80 O'Clock this morning in the
rear OF the Thomas building occupied by
II. Nj. Loyless, proprietor of saloon, W.
II. Boyles. a dealer in bed springs, and
DR.. j. F. Walker, a physician. The IRE
Ipread very rapidly 30 row of six wooden
buildings, consuming them all, including
the Daisy house, OF which j. A. Thomas
was proprietor. The whole portion ofthe
town in the vicinity of the fire was saved
pnly by the hard work the citizens. The
loss is as follows:
H n. Loyless, liquors, $500; no in
,Surance.
W. H. Boyles, 800.
t. F. Walker, books, papers and Valua-
bles. $l1, 200.
j. E. Boothe, on building, $1,000.
Jack Vaughn, on a building, $OUO.
j. G. Wright, damage TO goods S2OO'
Bush Bros, livery stables, $4,000.
r. Cook, $lC0.
There was no insurance on any OF these
last mentioned.
on the Daisy house the loss is about
$4,000. The insurance is unknown, the
proprietor being absent.
The fire was evidently of incendiary
origin, and some parties are suspected.
The loss of the Daisy house deprives
Cochran Of hotel.
Col. Thomas now occupies DR.. Walkers
house, where he will take transient Gus
lomers.
All the buildings burned were wooden.
Two safes in the debris have not been
opened yet, and the condition OF their con-
hents is unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
BIRDS IN BURROWS.
How the AUX Goes Into Holes in the
Ground, Like the Prairie Owl.

How the AUX Goes Into Holes in the
Ground, Like the Prairie Owl.
From the Popular Science Monthly.
A quiet picture is afforded by the hill
where the auks brood. They resemble
the elder duck in shape, except that their
bills are sharp and not fiat, like those of
the latter. There are three species of
them, which are distinguished from one
another by the length of the bill and its
curvature. All three species live and
brood in the same places. was told of
mountain where a million of them had
built their nests. | am sure of one thing
-athaBHa man has ever seen a million
birds, even though Ne has Travelled over
halt the earth. DoHbting the accounts, l
visited the desert
ION bright summer day my companion
and myself took d boat and rowed to-
ward 1t, over the esFn0oth, transparent
water, between beautiful islands, fol-
lowed blythe screeehing of the startled
gullsI High aboyeF US on towering
ridge we saw the watchtul osprey; by our
sids.1on might and leiEi along the short
cliffs, the sitting eader ducks. Finally
we came to the populous part OF the
mountain. which is from 800 to $50 feet
high. and saw really immense numbers
of birds sitting on the ridges. The higher
parts of the cone were covered with a
brown spOOnwort, and as we approached
TIE shore the birds drew thither and sud-
denly disappeared from view as II by con-
certed movement.
When we had reached the shore and
landed, and were wondering what had be-
come OF the hosts OF birds, we found the
ground burrowed all over with holes that
looked like common rabbit holes. We
soon learned that they were the entrances
TO the nest chambers of the auks. The
holes are large enough TO permit the
birds TO pass through, and then widen on
the inside so as TO give room for the nest
and the two birds. AS we climbed to-
ward the height the tenants first carefully
and anxiously peered at US, then slipped
out and threw themselves screaming into
the sea, which was soon covered as far
as the eye could reach with birds whose
Ory resembled the noise OF a gigantic
surf or OF raging storm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
SUNDAY FUNERALS DIsCOUR-
AGED.
Archbishop Ryan Speaks to the Clergy
in Objection TO the Custom.
Fyona "a PAikndAL1hin Reeora.


From the PAiladeIDhta Record.
Archbishop Ryan strongly disapproves
OF sunday funerals among Catholics, and
at the lastquarterly conference, held in
the Cathedral chapel, he spoke to the
clergy on the subject and invited their
cooperation in discouraging the custom.
FOR years past funeral services have been
held on Sunday afternoons IN various
Catholic churches Of the city without any
oihclal condemnation of the practice. But
in order to have the funeral at that time
the families OF the departed have been
oolged TO torego mass, and this TACT
constitutes Archbishop Ryan's chief OBJ
Jection TO the custom. It Is general prac-
tlce among Catholics, however, to bury
their dead after funeral mass has been
celebrated for the repOse of the soul OF
the departed, the church teaching that all
Venlal sin for which expiation hy repent
ance has not been made in this life must
be cleansed in an intermediate state call
ed purgat0ry. Catholic clergymen, how
ever, are not permitted, according to the
law OF the church, to celebrate mass after
IL O'CLOCK in the day, and all the funerals
held IN the afternoon must proceed with
out the celebration of the mass, which IS
considered by the church the most inn
portant feature of the service. The only
religious rites performed over a body IN
Catnol1c afternoon funeral is the blessing
OF The remains and the Offering OF prayers
Tor the reposeof the soul OF the departed.
funeral mass cannot he celebrated In
the churches of Philadelphia on Sunday
morning because of the regular sunday
masses Another objection TO Sunday
funerals 10 that they attract larger at
tendance OF people, many whom come
perhaps out Of idle curiosity and not with
sincere motives of paving respect to the
memory ofIthe licensed. 1.-THE cemeteries
on Sunday are always filled with visitors,
who are not always the most orderly, and
on several occasions unseemly disturb
anees have occurred during the perform
ance OF the last sad rites Of burial. 1t is
for these reasons that the Archbishop dis
approves of Sunday funerals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CHANGING THE GAUGE.
All the Arrangements for the Wor
Completed at Atlanta.

All the Arrangements for the Work
Completed at Atlanta.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 3.-When the Rail-
aoad Gauge Convention met this after
hoon the reports of the committees ap-
pointed were read and adopted, the main
points being as follows: The committee
bn transportation provides for an inter-
change of traffic on the day preceding the
date to be selected for the change OF
gauge and the prompt return OF foreign
Bars to owners. The committee on the
date of change fixed on Monday, May 81,
and Tuesday, June l, for the work of
changing. The work is to begin at $3.50
o'clock in the morning and to be compile
ted at O'Clock in the evening. The fol-
lowing roads will change on May 81: The
Louisville and n sshville, the Nashville,
chattanooga aai ST. Louis the Memphis
and Charleston, the Alabama Great
gouthern, the Cincinnati Southern, the
Montgomery and Eufaula, the Southwes-
tern, of Georgia, the Pensacola and At
lantic, the Florida Railway and Naviga-
tion Company, the Cincinnati, Selma,
and Mobile. All the other roads will
change on June 1.
LATERAL LINES.
Lateral lin , may change their gauge
bn any day before or after the trunk
change by agreement with connecting
lines. The cCamlttee on machinery re-
ported, fXssg the charge for pressing
bn wheels at 50 per car, and when neces-
sary 70 turn up the aXles at SO a car. The
question OF the proper lateral play that
wheels should have was referred to
special committee to report at an adjourn
ed meeting in Atlanta on Feb. 10. The
eommittee on roadway made a detailed
report concerning the organization of the
track forces on the days of change, with
full instructions as to the plan of work.
THE STANDARD.
Four feet nine inches was adopted as
The gauge. A committee was appointed
10 communicate with the leading rail WAYS
bf the four feet eight and half inch and
four feet nine inch gauges, to agree upon
wheel gauge suitable to both. On the
day before the change, the spikes will be
driven the entire length OF the roads, and
material cars will be first run over the
changed gauge. There will be four meh
70 the mile, and the length of road changed
will be 1900 miles. The cost is esti-
mated at $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
T. P. BOND,
I55 BAY STREET.
legal NotirEs.
NOTICE IN ADMIRALTY.
FRIDAY, 9th, at IL O'Clock,


TINTED STATES OF AMERICA. East
~ ern Division of the Southern District of
Georgia. In admiralty.
Whereas, a libel in rem has been filed on the
23d day of January, instant, in the District
Court OF the United States for the South-
ern District Of Georgia, by HERMAN AN
DERSON, against the American brig
SARAH h. KENNEDY. now lying al Bruno :
wick, Ca, in the said district, and against all
persons lawfully intervening for their inter
ests therein, in a cause OF contract and
reasons and causes in Inv the ,a' said e libel ioi
mentioned, and praying the usual process
and monition in thai behalf to be made; and
that all persons claiming any interest therein
may be cited TO appear and answer the
SARAH Il. KENNEDY, may be condemned
and sold TO pay the demands of the libellant.
And whereas, a warrant OF arrest has been
issued on the said 23d day of January. under
the seal Of the said court, commanding me to
attach the said American brig SARAH f..
persons claiming the same to appear and
anewer, and make claim thereto.
Now, therefore, l do hereby give public no.
tice to all persons claiming the said brig
SARAH Il. KENNEDY, or in any manner in
tereeted therein. that they be and APP
pear at the Clerks ONCE of the District
Court of the United States, for the Southern
District Of Georgia, in the city OF Savannah.
on SATURDAY, the 9th day of February next
A. D. 1885, az 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF
claims, and 10 make their allegations In that
behalf.
Dated at Savannah, Georgia, this 23d day
of January, A. ID. 1885.
United states Marshal, Southern District OF
Georgia.
J.J. ABRAMS,
Proctor for Tibailant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CHESS CHAMPIONS.
Herr steinitz Wins the Opening Game
in the SC. Louis Series.

Herr steinitz Wins the Opening Game
in the SC. Louis Series.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 3.-The chess cham
pions, Herren Zuckertort and Stelnitz re-
sumed their contest for the worlds cham
pionship at the Harmonic Club this after
noon. The large dining-rOom OF the club
house was arranged for the accomm oda-
ton of spectators, about 100 of whom
were present, and small adjoining room
was fitted up for the players, who sat upon
platform raised about foot
above the floor placed opposite folding
doors. in full view Of the audience. The
moves were all represented on a large
chess board, standing on an easel against
one wall of the dining room, and S. NJ.
Josephs, member of the Harmonic Club,
kept the official score. Herr Steinitz won.
The time of the game was hours and 20
minutes, OF which Herr Steinitz consumed
hours and 33 minutes, and Herr luck
ertOrt hour and SO minutes. The match
will be resumed Friday afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

ATLANTA, Feb. 3.-rhe argument in the
Armstrong trial closed to-day al O'Clock.
and the court was in session till 10 O'Clock
tonight. Bev. Mr.. Hunter. President OF
the court, said TO the NEWS representa-
tive: ''if DR.. Armstrong is found guilty
he cannot say that he has not mad a fair
trial. He has been given every chance
possible. We will make up our Judgment
tomorrow evening. / don't think we
will reach il before"
From this it would appear that the
reverend gentleman is In deep water, and
that his chances for escape are slim.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

COLUMBUS, GA. Feb. 3.-At the annual
meeting OF the stockholders OF the Eagle
and Phoenix Manufacturing Company to-
day. q. Gunby Jordan, Secretary and
signation was not altogether unexpected.
but at the same time is generally regret
ted, as be has ably filled the office for a
number OF years. He will now give his
entire attention to building the Georgia
Midland aud Gulf Railroad, Of which he
Is President. W. II. Young was elected
President OF the Eagle and Phoenix, and
A. j. Young Secretary and Treasurer to
I'll the vacancy caused by Mr.. Jordan's
resignation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
DRIVEN MAD BY sTRIKERs.
A Little Girl who Saw Her Father AS
saulted Loses Her Reason.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL, Feb. 3.--One Of the
saddest results Of the Wabash shop strikes
OF last summer came to light to-day in
the finding Of little 10-year-old daughter
of Presley Saunders insane by the County
Court. 1t appeared in the evidence that
Saunders refused to JOIN the strikers at
the time Of the trouble between them and
the Wabash Company, and that num-
Der Of men who had quit work assaulted
Saunders in the presence of his family.
This act Of violence so excited his little
daughter that it threw her into cOnyul-
siOns from which she never recovered.
She was adiudged insane to-day and will
be sent 10 the asylum at Jacksonville.
This is the second case ofinsanity result
ing from the Wabash strikes in this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

stances, while several sudden deaths I'M
der singular circumstances have oc-
crrred.
The new academy built by the city as
sisted by private donations, is rapidly ap-
preaching completion. 1t will be very
handsome building OF brick, two stories in
height and fitted up in the best manner.
We are now endeavoring to secure a
union passenger depot at this place,
something greatly needed here owing to
our increasing travel.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Suicide at Albany.

ALBANY, GA, Feb. 3.-J. M. Reynolds
A young man twenty-five years OF age,
committed suicide last evening by shoot
Ing himself through the heart with a
Smith q Wesson revolver. Two weeks
ago he was unsuccessful in a love affair
at Waycross, since then he has been ex-
ceedingly Respondent, drank heavily and
finally put an end 10 life which had be-
come unbearable 70 him.
In less than two years we have had TO
-eoord ave suicides under tragic ciroum-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Judpe Packer's Legacy,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.--The judgment
of the Orphans Court awarding the late
Judge Packers legacy OF $4,000 TO the
Virginia Military Institute has been
affirmed by the Supreme Court, which
held that under the evidence IL could not
be questioned that the deceased intended
TO give $4,000 to the institution, which
owed him $1,000. The bequest was
claimed by Washington and Lee Uni
versity. The Supreme Court also refused
TO countenancc the division of the legacy.
KNOW THY-ELF. by reading the "seI-
enca of Life,p the best medical work ever
published. for young and middle-aged men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

WASHINGTON, GA. Feb. 23.-Mr. Cos
by. the Romeo of Washington, who figured
in the Barnett episode so conspicuously,
is getting along finely with his wound.
The ball has not vet been extracted. The
physicians are waiting for the swelling to
subside. He SAYS it was all for love, and
that he never did have so much fun, and
that faint heart never won fair maiden.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CITY SURVEYOR, Jan. 30, 1861
PrODOSaIs

will be received at the office of the Clerk of
Council until the meeting of Council on
WEDNESDAY,, Feb. 10th, at o'clock P. NJ,
for building a Sewer in West Broad street,
from Stone street to Hall street, In accord
ance with the plan and specifications in the
Office of the unders gned.
All bids must be signed by one or more
suretles for the proper performance Of the
work.
The right to reject any or all bids reserved.
JOHN B. HOWARD, City Surveyor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CITY OF SAVANNAH.
Proposals

will be received at the Office of the Clerk of
WHY Sn 'h Eeb fetb % S1onc On
for building an open Waterway of Wood in
Lamar's Greek, from the Trunk to the River,
In accordance with plans and specifications in
the Office of the City Surveyor.
All bids must be signed by one or more
suretles for the proper completion of the work.
The right to reject any or all bids reserved.
JOHN Il. HOWARD. CITY SURVEYOR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

Secret, involuntary drains
upon the system promptly cured. Large
book. giving particulars, 10 cents in
stamps. Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main street,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04

State Senator g. w. Plunkitt, Of New
York, Was a sufferer for six years from
dumb ague and fever. He was complete
ly cured by taking five Brandreth's Pills
every night for week. One or two taken
every night are perfectly safe for old or
Young. male or female.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Treasurer's Notice to Members in
Arrears.

Sundry members Of the Society have not yet
paid their dues for 1885, though their bills
have been sent them. This notice is to request
a settlement of these dues within the coming
TEN DAYS, that | may close my accounts
by the approaching anniversary. Bills will be
sent TO all in arrears, who VIII oblge me by
paying the amounts to Mr.. John W. Bur-
roughs, at d. g. Purses Office, or directly to
me at Chatham Academy.
VIM. S. BOGART,
Treasurer G.. II. S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
We are waiting; yes, we're waiting,

And our stock is growing slim;
For on customers we're waiting,
Selling peas out by the bin.
Beans in stock and still arriving,
All cash customers 70 supply;
They who plant now will reap harvest
In the summer bye and bye.
All you planters who have suffered
From the cold and icy wave,
Can retrieve your fallen fortunes
By planting manfully, bold and brave.
My stock Of new crop Valentine, Mohawk,
yellow and black Wax Beans; Marrowfat,
Early Frame, and Extra Early Peas; Cab
bage Of all kinds; Beets, Radlshes, Lettuce,
Tomatoes, Egg Plant, Turnips etc, is COM
plete, and my prices cannot be discounted.
K. j. KEEPER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Garlic Perish in DnIge.

EASTMAN, GA, Feb. 3.-Citizens from
the western portion OF Dodge county re-
drowned or frozen to death In the Ocmul-
gee river swamp during the recent cold
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Darien Pilots Happy.

DARIEN, Ga, Feb. 3.-The pilots feel
happy over the decision of the Supreme
Court and are now determined to take
what the law has given.
The supply Of timber continues STEADY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Notice..

All bills against the British steamship
"Avlona," Sargent, Master, must be pre-
sented at our once by or before u NJ. THURS
DAY, Feb. 4, or payment thereof will be
debarred.
A. MINIS & soNs. Oonsignees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
Seed Potatoas. Seed Potatoes.

In store and for sale, celebrated ARGOS
TOOK ROSE, Early Rose, Swamp Seed Rose,
Beauty Hebron Seed.
Truck Farmers send in your orders early.
j. A. H UMBACH,
Market Squars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
A Finger Cnt on.

TRENTON. GA, Feb. 3.-W. A. Gentry,
of the sawmill firm OF Morrison q Gentry,
near this place, got one of his fingers cut
OF by the saw OF their shingle machine
this morning
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
FRENCH STRIKERS RIoTous


CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 3.-The two men
killed in Roane county, Tenn, last night
as suspected burglars have not been
identified, and an impression prevails
that innocent men were killed.