Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-12
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The Boston Athenaum will hereafter open
its library on Sunday afternoon for readers,
PM not fpr issuing books. The Athen&uHl no"
has about 10000 volumes.
ONE of the curiosties of Texas is the YAM
pire bat. One of these uncanny creatures
flew into the bedroom of a san Antonio Wo-
man the other night, and nearly frightened
her to death by lighting on her.
THE cost of suppressing locusts in Cyprus
since the British occupation amounts to over
$3.50, 600. But the Government Engineer states
that, large as the expend tire has been, It IS
certain tina it has already been recovered by
me island many times over in the value OF
the crops saved.
THE most striking result Of the agricultu-
raj depression IN the north of England is the
migration of a number Cumberland farmers
TO Warwickshire and other indian counties,
where land can be obtained at lower rent.
long train left PenrIth day or two ago for
the south. containing several farmers, their
families, servants, and stock.
A MAN has been imposing upon charitahly
minded people in New Haven for the past few
days. particularly ladies, by representing that
he is a clam peddler who has just broken his
wagon He usual asks for rs or 80 cents to
get his wagon fixed, promi ing that he Will
bring that amount OF clans when his wagon
is in running order az avn. He collected over
9lu III ouO Jay IN u klS btTbCb
JOHN r. SMALL, wealthy citizen of San
Francisco, who is forming a magnificent Ii
brary of choice English books. has lately had
bound for him through London bookseller,
a set OF Pickerings Aldine edition of the
British Poets fifty three volumes), each vol
ume being encased in distinct shades of mo-
rocco from the others. This has been done be-
fore in calf, but never before in morocco.
THE new railway route to n rfOlk, down
a long ferrisge across the lower part of the
bay. Some time ago half a dozen loaded
freight cars were lost from a barge in rough
weather, and though wrecking expedition
has been making dillgent search, no trace
whatever has been found of either cars or
freight which were, perhaps, drlfted out TO
sea by the tide.
THE hest decorated man in Prussia is the
Crown Prince Of Germany, who has ~ orders
and decorations to plant on his breast, which
make him look as if he wore breastpla'e.
Count Puckler, the Marshal of the Palace,
con es next with 81; Bismarck follows with
modest 4S; Count Perpoucher, Marshal Of the
Court. 46; Count de Moltke, "A: and so on
down to a humble 10, which Count William of
Bismarck wears.
SIR GEORGE BOWEN, Governor OF Hong
Kong, a notorious blatherskite, thought wnen
he lately visited China that he had hit of
very neat compliment to Li-Hung- Chang,
me eminent state man. by clubbing him "the
Chinese Bismarck" but whether it was that
Ii didn't appreciate IT, or took the full mea-
sure of Sir George, he Tetallated by speaking
OF sir George as "Slr Jaw bone" by which
name he will ever live in the memory of Hong
Kong.
CONSIDERABLE sensation has been produced
al Liege by the discovery OF a long series of
thefts and forgeries committed by one of the
subordinate officials of the University of that
city. In addition to having stolen a number
of very valuable objects OF art, the culprit is
found to have destroyed many pages Of the
p%ochlal registers Affecting mum Der Of gene
alOgies which he had forged. The University
has also been robbed to the extent of about
$4,000 francs in cash, and the Office books have
heen falsifed 10 hide the crime.
A CURIOUS instance Of the extent to which
anxiety for others religious welfare can be
carried happened recently in the little Scotch
town Of Portobello A retired Major General,
who is well known in the locality as an over
Jealous evangelist. having in vain endeavored
To bring about the conversion of a photo
grapher, had recourse TO public prayer on his
behalf. mentioning him by name at q PRAYER
meeting held in Portobello Established
church. The photographer r sented this and
an amusing correspondence was the result.
THE managers and overseers of the COM
posing departments in most of the London
printing offices have formed themselves into
a committee to raise the necessary funds for
prOviting a special pension in connection
with this corporation. About f500 will be re-
quired for the purpose. and so well has the
idea been received that, although only few
months have elapsed since il was mooted,
more than fl60 has ready been received,
while he dditiOnal donations promised make
up total of $3.50.
AN EXAMINATION Of a map of the United
States will show a strip of land several mil
lions OF acres in extent, marked ''public and"
lying between the STATES OF Kansas and Colo
RADIO and Texas. This strip of country was
lett out by mistake in the original surveys,
and is not included in any state or Territorial
jurisdiction. Neither is it reached by United
States law. 1t IS wholly without a JUDICIAL
authority. and is. consequently. the abode of
the very worst CT asses IN the country. Cattle
thieves and criminals of all kinds resort to it
as refuge, and lately eattlemen have partly
taken possession Of II to evade the action OF
the President exc uding them from the Indian
Territory. There they have established their
ranches without molestation.
EMPEROR WILLIAM still presides over the
little soirees at the palace from to 80 In the
evening, on MS return from the theatre. The
guests number from eight to twelve. and are
composed Of generals, ministers, and ofIiCsaIs
having close relations with the court. These
receptions last about an hour, and the Empe-
ror Is a ways in good humor. very chatty. and
fond of relating episodes Of his early life
Tea is served and his Majesty takes biscuit;
the cakes and sandwiches are left untouched
for, a. the Emperor does not partake Of Them
II would not be en- Tegle for any one else to
do SO. There are no cigars, as his Majesty
does not smoke. But at grand military din
ners he gives the signal by lighting a cigarette
and giving one or two puffs. Unser Fritz
however, Is an inve, crate smoker.
THE Baltimore authorities are investigating
the mysterious poisoning of several members
Of John A ul's family, a liquor seller, in East
Baltimore. Elizabeth, "a daughter. aged H.
died uesday after terrible suffering The
first sickness Of this child dates back three
weeks, when she, with her father and entire
family, consisting of the wife and seven chill
dren. ere attacked with violent pains and
vomiting after eating . brea kfast which con-
sisted, as the husband stated, of coffee and
coffee cake. The oldest daughter had bought
the cof-e from \ store IN the neighborhood
and another daughter bought the cake, On
the night following Freddie. the yOunQe-t.
aged l3 months, died. All the others recoy-
cred. br. Warner says he detected symptoms
Of arsenieal poisoning, but does not think the
coffee cake caused the deaths.
A HAMBURG newspaper gives the following
account OF curious and exceptional incident
which occurred In the eollec ion Of a dealer in
wild animals IN that city. For some time past
one ofthe large elephants. brought over by
some Cingalese. had showed signs of furious
delirium, and 10 was At lcnghth decided 20
Kill the animal. which was valued at I2OOOf.
An Englishman had once offered TO give l. 600
marks. II the occasion presented itself for the
pri ileRe OF shO Jttug the enraged beast. The
sportsman WAS thereupOn summoned by tele-
graph; but in the presence OF the raging ami
al j. Il. Nafrsr l.