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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
DISEASE GERMS IN ICE.
DIR. Edison to Examine Several Ponds
In the Interior of the State.
From tho Mem York Sun.

From the Net0 York Sun.
DR.. Cyrus Edison of the Board of Health
is examining specimens of ice from
various sources OF the city's supply. He
says the old theory OF the purity of
crystallized water is totally exploded.
1t has been demonstrated by numberless
experiments here and in Germany that
bacteria, or germs OF disease, can sur
viVe a temperature far below freezing
point. In the case of the Plymouth epi-
demic of typhoid fever, which he went
down into Pennsylvania to study, he dis
covered that the typhoid germs had been
subjected to a temperature 20 degrees be-
low zero for several months.
This Illustration alone In Mr.. EdsOn's
opinion is sufficient to prove the neces-
sity Of guarding the purity of the city's
ice supply. Another case in point was
that of several families in this city last
summer who were seized with a fever
which was diagnosed by a reputable
physician 8s typhus. Investigation
finally showed that all these families
were served by the same iceman, and an
examination of his ice revealed the pre-
sence OF the deadly bacteria. The ice had
been shipped down from a small pond
near the Hudson river, and the whole pro-
ductiOn was condemned. The DOCTORS in
NeHLlkdblOnb LHuH AdI buOM IubJ Tue ice
taken from the Bronx river, at the dam
near West Farms, is not fit for consump.
ton. and it will be condemned. The
same fate probably awaits the ice cut
from Gobel's pond at High Bridge.
Several large ponds in the interior Of
the State, which are near populous
towns, and from which ice has been ship
ped to New York heretofore, are sus-
pected of impurities, and will be tested
chemically and microscOplcally. Then
the ice from various ponds lying along the
Hudson river will be examined. AS for
the ice OF the Hudson itself, 1t has been
found TO be practically pure, the enOr-
nous volume Of water soon segrating
and depositing the impurities at the bot
tom of the stream. The Cr0tOn water
supply is now pure, DR.. Edison says, but,
unless Legislation inteTieres with the
rapidly increasing population of those
areas that drain into CrOtOn Lake, il is
not likely 10 remain 40 very long.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
A GROUND-HoG PRopHECY.
He Sees His Shadow and Gets in Out of
Coming bad Weather.
From tho PHILADELPHIA Tmes.

From tho PHILADELPHIA Tlmes.
A splendid specimen Of that wonderful
weather prophet, the orycteropus capen-
sis, who works without a stated salary,
in various parts of the country, came out
This burrow at the Geological Garden
Monday morning and looked over toward
Lemon hill. Then he looked behind him
and saw his shadow in the sun. In few
moments he laZily saunteTed back into
his hole, pulled 1t in after him and went
to sleep for six weeks longer. Keeper
Byrne tried to draw the edentata out OF
his lair with some potato parings from
the Zoo restaurant, but it was useless.
The grounding knew his rights. Mon
day was Candlemas and on that day the
lazy creature, who generally sleeps sound
ly during the winter months, comes out
to see the prospects for an early spring.
Ii it's duh day and the clouds are low
ering, he feels as lively as cricket; but
il the sun casts its rays over the Schuylkill
into the tall trees OF the Zoo it makes him
feel miserable and he goes back TO bed.
He is not required to fix up weather re-
port and telegraph all over the country
that it will probably be snowy, rainy or
slushy for the next six weeks. He has
seen his shadow and that settles the bust
>
nor does it bring the ethereal mildness OF
spring. People VINO have watched the
habits OF this strange bird, from the day
OF Ptolemy l. down to Grover Cleveland,
are satisfied that when the grounding
sees his shadow on Candlemas Day there
is every prospect of another long siege of
gum shoes, overcOats, snow-sweepers, in
fluenZa and umbrellas before the lilacs
come and the lilies thrive.
A citizen of Greece during the days OF
Aristides the just once gained such a
reputation for meteorological Observa-
tions that his prophecies were far more
accurate than Gen. HaZen's were during
the past week. Some OF the members of
the Greclan Common Council, who were
jealous of his growing reputation in Ath-
ems, carefully watched his movements
and discovered that he had pet ground
hog. The latter had his burrOw opened
at various points. Warned by instinct OF
an approaching atmosphercal change, he
would stop up the opening next the quar-
ter from whence the wind was to blow,
thus giving "Old Probabilities" of Greece
a pointer on the weather.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
A MID-oCEAN STATION.
HArbor or Refuge for Vessels Crossing
the Atlantic.
From NE Yelo rork Telegram.

From ne Neio FORK Telegram.
LONDON, Jan. 23.-An English in
ventor is hard at work upon a plan by
which he hopes the dangers of ocean
travel Will be diminished. A llghtship,
cable station and harbor Of refuge in mid
Atlantic are very desirable things to have,
he says, and, accordingly, he has pre-
pared his estimates and built his model.
An so foot square steel cushion with a
pyramid top, haVinga deck and 60-f0ot
light tower at Its apex, are the principal
features Of the invention. Four cables
from the corners connect at a considera-
BILE depth with a single anchor cable, thus
allowing the vessel TO swing freely be-
fore any wind or current. From the
centre OF the vessel wires will connect
with the various Atlantic cables, so that
shipnews can be transmitted. Safety ~ as
sured by extreme strength, and minute
subdivision into water-tight cOmpart-
ments; also by the shape OF the deck and
sides from which the heaviest waves will,
the inventor claims, be detected. The adj
vantages OF the scheme are stated TO be (;
First. that shipwrecked sailors or fOun-
derlng vessels would nave y refuge for
which TO steer; second, that such light
ship would become a place Of call for
ocean steamers, even though not In dis
tress, and that much ship news could
therefore be furnished; third, that inyal-
liable aid would be given 20 British
weather bureau forecasts; fourth, that the
expense OF cable transmission would be
greatly diminished by use OF relay appar-
atus, such as this vessel could contain.
We might also expect the lightkeepers on
such vessel TO publish the "Mid-Atlan-
tic Wave,D furnishing the latest cable
news 70 eager passengers. The model
will soon be submitted 10 the Trinity
Lighthouse Board for experiment and ap-
proYal,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
A THING TO KEEP CLEAR OF.
Something About Pneumonia So Likely
to Assail one at this Season.
From HAIRS Journal Of Health.

to Assail One at this Season.
From Halps Journal Of Health.
Pneumonia usually begins with a chill,
intense and prolonged, generally at night,
and followed by correspondingly high
fever and sharp paius in the sides. The
disease is very rapid in its progress,
reaching q crisis in from five to six days,
and sometimes causing death within
three days. Usually but one lung is
affected, and often the disease is confined
10 a single lobe. A person may have
''double pneumonia" or pneumonia
OF both lungs, and recover from
IL, but the chances are against him.
When the disease spreads TO all
OF the lung lobes death is certain,
as the patient cannot breathe and dies OF
suffocation. The diseased lung, at first
inhamed, soon becomes hard and leathery
and incapable OF performing its natural
functions. A curious fact is that usually
no second chill occurs when another lobe
is attacked, and there appears 10 be no
relation between the amount OF lung
affected and the intensity OF the symp-
toms. All physicians agree in saying
that the disense is not contagious, but
may be- epidemic, and IL has been noticed
that il is developed under the same con.
diti0ns as diphtheria-thati is, the condi-
tions which produce diphtherla In the
young are apt to cause pneumonia among
adults.
Without specializing upon these differ
ent theories, from what has been said IN
which all agree, 10 Is plain that anything
which lowers the vitality Of the system Is
conducive 10 the disease, and should be
carefully avoided. OyerwOrk, either
physical or mental, has much 20 do with
IL, and this explains why 30 many bust
ness men and brain workers become ITS
victims. sudden changes Of the weather
and draughts Of all kinds are also 10 he
guarded against. In a word, live temper
OF imprudences, and you need have no
lear Of pneumQnia,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
A visit to the Howling DervIshes

The following account or a visit 10 this
Mussulman ceremony, by Thomas Stevens
in his narrative OF the journey around
the world, In Outing for February, Will be
read with interest:
1.-The bowling dervisbes have already
begun TO howl as we open the portals
leading into their place OF worship by the
influence OF cherik placed in the open
palm Of sable eunich at the door; but il
ia only the overture, for II Is half an hour
later when the interesting part OF the
programme begins The first hour seems
to be devoted to preliminary meditatlons
hnd comparatively quiet ceremonies: but
the oruel-lOoking instruments Of self
hagellation hanging on the wall, and a
choice and complete assortment OF drums
and other noise-producing but unmelodi.
Gus instruments, remind the visitor that
ne 10 IN the presence OF a peculiar people.
sheep-skin mats almost cover the floor of
the room. which is kept scrupulouslv
clean, presumably 70 guard against the
W0rsnlpers soling their ups Whenever
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14
The Pastor of the House.
FROM tie Ohicaqo Ne1cs,

4 Fg"s t/sc Cfttcu8t 4'etoos
Every morning about 1880 a gray.
bearded gentleman, the cut OF whose gar.
ments is Enthusiastically clerical, enters the
lobby Of tue house directly in the rear of
the Speakers desk. Accompanying him
is lady, upon whose arm ne leans. The
gentleman is the Rev. W. II. Milburn,
the blind Chaplain Of the House,
The lady is his private secretary,
Forty years ago Mr.. MilbuTn
otiiciated one term as chaplain OF the
House. About a decade later he was an.
pointed for the second time. Another in.
terVal of thirty years finds him filling the
office again. No Chaplain within the
memory of the oldest Representative has
commanded the respect and affection of
that unruly body as DR.. Milburn does,
His predecessors were, without excep-
ton, tiresome and slow. The morning
prayer was invariably delivered in a sing.
songy fashion, and the whole performance
bore the periunctOrY air OF a man trying
TO earn his salary with as little effort az
possible. DR.. Milburn's daily invocation
is eloquent and brief. The full
rich tones OF his voice fill the cham.
Der and the adjoining cloak rooms. Every
word can be distinctly heard. During
the delivery OF his prayer the mem bers
rise 70 their feet and remain in that l5O-
sition, reverently and respectfully, until
its conclusion. Such action on the part
Of the members is all the more remark
able when II is remembered that IN former
times no more attention was paid to the
chaplain, or his utterances, than n he
were thousand miles away. DIR, Nil.
burn visits the members of the House
precisely as other pastors visit their
Pensioners. He makes no distinctions
on account OF political or religious dif
ferences. With the Roman Catholics. of
whom there are quite a number In the
present House, be Is in every way az
popular as he Is with the most orthodox Of
Protestants. 10 is very evident that the
reverend doctor has made profound i'm.
preston upon the rather unusual con.
gregation over which he is called to pre-.
side, aud That he may be regarded as a
fixture so long, at least, as the Democratic
shall remain IN control OF the House.
This NATURAL GAS rs a wonderful thipr.m
remarked Mrs. Fangle, as She sat before the
IRE 40 Mrs. snaggs'.
Yes. indeed, 10 is" replied Mrs. snaeqs.
II wonder how they get 10 and why we never
Indeed, don't know thing about IL.
neYerstudied gastronOmy - ftts5urg Chr0R.
fcie.
TIE SOCIETY PAPERS say that the new Eng.
llsh fashion OF serving tea at b O'clock in piasf
tumblrrs has reached TIA country, and add
that the custom IS ~ Russo. on the CON.
trAry. Inc custom is very old one In Anne.
RIGA. II is quite a Ia dmerioails. Cold tea A
always served m tumblers In Washington.--
DeffgH kres Press
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

IHE SOCIETY PAPERS say that the new Eng.
I'm iesnlon OF serving tea ats O'clock IN glas6
tumblrrs has reached this country. ana adds
that the custom IS ~ Russs. on the con
trary. Inc custom is a very old one ia A me-
rlch. 10 D. quite q Ia dmerioafns. Cold tea A
always served IN tumblers in Washington
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-17

hlibuster and finally allowed the recon-
mendatlOn OF the committee to be agreed to,
with the understanding that a yea and nay
vote should be taken upon II Ia The house.
The senate amendment increasing from $4,-
UJJ 70 555UJJ the salaries Of the commits
slOn6rs OF pensions and patents was concur
red IN. The consideration Of the amend
ments was completed in committee, but
pending action by the house an adjournment
was taken
In the house on July 18th, Mr.. Lower, o
Inu1anas from the committee on eLpeudI
lures III the treasury department, reported
back a resolution calling for information
from the secretary OF the treasury as to the
reason for the failure 20 investigate the
charges Of fraud against R. ID. Lancaster, at
present surveyor Of the port Of st. Louis.
Resolution adopted. On motion OF Mr..
Ryan, OF Kansas, a senate bill was passed
authorizing the secretary OF war 70 credit
the state Of Kansas with a certain
sum OF money on her ordnance &C
count with the general government.
The floor was then accorded to the com
mitte5 on ways and meau15 and Mr.. Harris,
Of Georgia, on behalf Of that committee,
called up the bill amending sections s, 800
and 3J353 Of the revised statutes. The
.stntutss as amended provide that tobacco,
SNUFF and etc, shall be packed ia certain
ways before It is offered for sale and pro-
vides penalties for a failure to concur with
this law, the bill repeating section S,l5l Of
the revised statutes providing for the ap-
poiutmeut Of inspectors Of tobacco,
cigars ana SNUFF. On motion Of Mr.. M0rri-
son, a bill was passed reducing to 500, with
an additional $50 for each person employed
in making cigars, the amount OF the bond
to be given by manufacturers of cigars
The house then went into committee Of
the whole, on the joint resolution directing
the payment OF the surplus in the treasury
on the public debt. The following is the
text of the resolutions: That whenever the
surplus or balance IN the treasury, including
the amount held for redemption Of United
Ill
100000 il shall be, and is hereby made, the
duty of the secretary Of the treasury 70 ap-
ply such excess, in sums not less than So
OOJ,CO0 per month, during the eIistanCe Of
the interest bearing indebtedness Of the
United States, payable at the option OF the
government. Pending debate on the reBOIu-
non the committee arose and the house
adjourned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-17
PHILLIPsBURG. KANSAS, SATURDAY, JULY II, 1886.

other ends. Now we are overtaken Ey and
are in the midst Of our industrial paralysis
a million WOrkmeu are idle for want Of
work to do, aud capital in still greater pro
portion than unemployed labor lies
dead or unprodUctive. Our hills and
mountains axe full of mineral wealth, mil
lions OF acres of productive lands wait for
the pillow, homes for the homeless. Millions
are to be had for the taking. Favored with
plentiful harvssts, blessed with health the
only plague which aftiicts us is idlsness.
What We need is a profitable employment.
There IS an apparent pGny effort IN the bill
through increase Of taxation % shut out
goods from abroad, that they may be made
at home. If this effort was so successful as
to prevent the importation of all manufacl
lures, we would have direct taxation, and
three-quartsrs Of a million Of men yet IN
employed. Their profitable employment
amounts to nearly the difference by what Is
peculiarly known as good and hard times.
The removal Of the tobacco tax will furnish
no new employment, neither viii its smoke
nor It's juices turn a wheel, shaft or spindle.
Wool, hemp, salt and cheap food for toiling
men lie at the foundation OF the great sue
csssful industries. To free these from taxes
viii cheaper production without lowering
tue price Of labor, and our idle men may be
enabled to make something which may be
sold prOhtably abroad, with which We are
OVerstOCked at home.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-17
WmLIE AND his QUESTIONS.

A Small Boy Troubles His Aunt
Binghamton Republican.
One day sat In car seat on the
Saugus branch Of the eastern road be-
hind pale, care-wOrn lady who was ia
king little boy from Boston to Maiden.
AS the little boy was Of an inquiring
turn OF mind and everything seemed to
attract his attention, L could not help
listening to some Of his questions
"What Is that, auntie 90 the little boy
commenced, pointing to a stack Of hay
on the marsh.
ooh, that's hay, my dear" answered
the care worn lady.
'What Is hay, auntyT'
''Why, hay is hay, dear"
'.But what is hay made OFF,
why, hay is made Of dirt and
and air.''
"WhO makes b"
"GOd makes it, dear"
docs He make It in the day OF
nightg'
'.In both, dear"
'And Sundaysf'
''Yes, all the time"
''Ain't It wicked to make hay on Sun
day, auntier'
ooh, 1 don't know. rd keep still,
Willie; that's a dear. Auntie Is tired. -
After remaining quiet a moment, little
Willie broke ont:
'fWhere do the stars come from, aun-
tieg'
at don't know; nobody knows"
"Did the moon lay emp
Eyes, I guess so, replied the wicked
lady.
''Can the moon lay eggs, too?"
81 suppose so. Don't bother me-
Another short silence when Willie
broke out:
Benny said that ozens is an owl, aun-
tie; is they?"
'Oh, perhaps So"
81 think whale could lay eggs
don't you auntie?"
''O6 yes-I. guess SC" replied the
shameless woman.
'Did you ever see a whale on his
nest.
"Oh, I guess So"
'sWhere %
81 mean no. Willie, you must be
quiet; I'm getting crazy"
''Whst makes yOu crazy, auntie?''
''Oh, deari you ask so many quss-
tions.''
Did you ever sea a fly eat sugar.
eyes, dear"
Where %
''WilIie set down on the seat and be
still or III shake you. Not another
word %
And the lady pointed her finger sharp
~ at the little boy, as If she were going
to strike it through him. If she had
not been q woman she would have
EWorn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-07-17
RANDALL's TART T BILL.
The Measure or the Pennsylvania Pro-
tsCtionist Defeated.

The Measure or the Pennsylvania Pro-
tsCtionist Defeated.
WAgHEGTON, D. O., JEly 11.-Rspresenta-
tive MOrrlsOn's report on the Randall tariff
BILL says that the bill proposes to remove
ali internal taxes on tobacco, snuff and ei-
gars, amounting on a basis Of last years
report, to SIS, OO0,O 90; on apple, peach and
grape brandy, to 81, 400, 600. on spirits for
use in ar-s, VariOusly estimated at from ST.
eco, coo to $4,000 CO., and believed TO be at
least SlOsOOO5UJJ5 making IN the aggregate
Of internal revenue taxes TO be removed,
$50 100 eco. In an appendix Of estimates
submitted with the BILL as part OF it, the
reduction OF revenue from customs on tariff
to be affected by it. Is estimated at $780,
w, making the aggregate Of the proposed
reduction $45s O00, 600. The enactment of
the bill into a law would leave the govern
m6nt S4S, co., 900 short Of the sum necessary
to the administration Of the government
ana requirements Of the public debt au-
thorlzed by Law, including debts incurred by
the payment Of persons already allowed,
the validity OF which We may not question
ana the payment Of which Is enioined upon
Us IN the oath We have taken TO support the
constitution The committee therefore re-
port back the Dill with the recommendation
that II do not pass. Apparently the bill is
presented in the belief that q necessity ex-
listed for q reduction not Of taxes, but of
revenues, and that the desired end is reached
both through higher and lower taxes. Esti-
mates with the bill are made on this arbi-
mary a6sulnp L4Ou and are entitled 70 no res
pect whatever. The report then proceeds to
consider the Randall bill It says the esti-
mated and intended effects Of the bill are
believed to make plain the metho Is by
which taxation on the basis Of imports and
revenue receipt ia 1885 would yield ElA COO
900 Of revenue and be made to divert that
sum from public purpose to private gain.
Inc INTRODUCTION Of this bill would be con
s1dered the INST GVoWed attempt IN our leg
lsiat1ye history to empty the treasury by the
use Of taxing power. If this measure may
be supposed to have any purpose relating to
the system OF finance it points to direct tax
alton, for where internal revenue taxes are
taken on and custom house taxes laid
on 50 high that the people get the burden,
the mOnCpolists the benefit and the treasury
nothing new sources Of supply viii be iGev-
table. The measure IS not supposed
to foFeshadOW any suCh system or to
do more than indicate mind unlearnsd
In methods and unmindful OF the 3, 600 600
Of ps0l lie who do something, some work
or are engaged IN Eainful pursuits. Eigh-
teen millions Ofthess earn On an average
not much more than $500 a year, which l.
necessarily consumed Ia the meas Of sub
a1-tenees While substantial savings 90 TO