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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Two Thoroughly Scared Miners.

ETONN bto aspen tunes.
During the great storm of last week two
miners started TO ascend one of our pelRhbor
ing mountains. They made the trim on Nor
wegian snowshoes, on which they worked their
way up narrow gulch leading to their prop
erty. As they j0urneyed on one Of them got 10
be some 200-yards Ia advance OF the other. and
II was while this distance separated them that
the leader, by an unhappy step, overturned a
toP-heavy mass OF snow amt started dread
fail slide. He seized hold OF a convenient tree
and called to his companion to sslOok out.n
The tree was small and bent over under the
weight OF moving snow. he let go and stared
with the slide. fne long shoes by this time
" ere firmly anchored in the moving mass. and
he was hurried along with no power TO stop
himself by seiziDg the trees which he passed
Fortunately ne was on the tall end OF the ava
lRnhee, ana thus rode II In safety. with moth
ing coming behind to cover him I'M. When
he fOund that he had thus to be an Unwilling
passenger upon the terrible train he lacked
ahead to see what had become Of ms partner.
The latter, upon seeing that there was no
escape on either side. turned heels 10 the
roaring mass, and started on life and death
run right down the gulch. Then followed n
wild and thrilling chase. Tue man VINO was
anchored on top OF the snow yelled at the man
in front TO run, while he who was pursued
strained every muscle 10 keep out Of the laws
Of the death that was close at his hoels The
race was kept up for more than a mile and
during the entire distance the he,low who Was
on TOP kept Yelling, Run, you -, run, /" and
the hair Of the fellow who was running held
his hat poised four inches from his head VIII le
he headed for the valley. Often the rolling
snow struck the heels OF his shoes, but IL All
not quite get him. More quickly than II takes
20 tell IL the hunted man dashed ont into the
valley, and what he thought was safety. The
valley, however, wac more dangerous than
the mountain, ae an unseen gulch crossed t.
into which the hunted man fell. Providence
though, was ktnd . him. for the side had
spent lie force, and the snow piled up on the
bank over which he had fallen.
When the yo'were able 10 look around. one
was lying 81 the bpttom Of the guich. while
the other was seated upon the orest Of the
snow bank that looked ever itB edge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25


81 noticed yesterday some cattle here in
Jacksonville, and thought that, aside from
their leanness and diminutive size, there was
something else peculiar about them, and
studied for some time, until l suddenly dis
covered there were some of them minus tails;
others looked as though they had about half
of that useful appendage cut off. In a country
where flies and mosquitoes are as plentiful as
they are here | should think 1t no less than
downright cruelty for people to treat the poor
creatures In this shameless manner"
NY remarks were greeted with a roar of
laughter. BLESS your heart, my young
friend, the people don't do that; it's the alli-
gators"
"Alligators" said l, astonshed.
Eyes, the alligators."
How can that Be?"
''Oh, they grab them when they are feed
ing in he water"
"Apd bite of their tails, suppose2@
~ es- they do. You see they creep up so
quietly that the cattle do not notice their ap D..
prOach. and the first thing the animal is
aware of is jerk in the rear. He tries to
get away, but 1t is of no use; the harder he
pulls the tighter the alligator holds on, until
the appendage gives way, and the conqueror
swims OF happy"
Highly interesting sight, should think. :"
well, rather, as the question of ownership
is often highly disputed; though l never saw
case yet in which the cattle came on victo-
riOus.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Honest Manhood should Protest.

from the BOston 4 d0srtissr tInd.)
The country already pays annually for pen
slons more than it pays IN the way Of interest
vocates Of Increased pensions wish to add
nearly $500 100000 to the national burdens, In
order that Justice may be done to the veter-
ans" II their schemes are carried out, not
only will no reduction in any form of taxa
ton be possible, but a large increase will be
necessary. It Is time that the honest man
hood OF the country protested against this or
gained eXtortion. Congressman yield to
pressure, because they are told that their con-
stltuenS demand more pension legislation
They should be brought to their senses by
proof that the taxpayers look upon further
grants Of this k ind as dangerous TO national
prosperity, and corruptins in their tenden-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Easier to Argue than solve.

From the PhiLadslphiG Record (Dent.l
The great difficulty Of solving the problem
OF convict labor is In max ng 1t productive
ana at the same time not competit We with
honest industry. 1t IL easy to argue thAtthe
burdens OF society would be much greater II
sturdy convicts were kept in ldleness than If
they were employed in weaving carpets or
making shoes. But honest carpet weavers
ana shoemakeHs who should find themselves
underbid in the markets by the products OF
convict labor would not be able to appreciate
that kind Of an argument when addressed to
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Brew. Brig. Gen. Sturges, now Colonel
OF the Seventh Cavalry, is to be retired in
June, and his friends want TO have him
promoted just in time for him TO 60 into
private life with the rank and pay OF Brig
adler General. The New York Tribune
thinks the "rebel Brigadiers" will pre-.
vent his Advancement. His unwise and
wndioitive friends may do more TO pre-
vent his promotion than his former enc
mics, who are a. knightly men as ever
drew sword In defence Of cherished cause.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
The Age of Invention.


incubation OF rabbits with the bacillus of
tubercular cOnsum ption is proposed as a me-
thod OF exterminating them in Aus 'ralia.
CPockery collins are proposed by T. Phila-
delphia inventor. His idea is to axe them,
thus making a tight and imperishanie Fecep-
tacle, the object being to protect underground
water currents from pollution.
Mineral wood is said to be coming into use
in the construction OF buildings, on account
of it's strength. 1ightneas and resistance to the
conductiOn Of heat. 1t has also the advantage
Of being frepraOf.
The manufacture of alcohol from wood has
increased rapidly within few years, and it is
said TO be used largely for patent bltters, GIN
ger extracts. and other alcoholic compounds
whose strong favor makes 1t unnecessary to
use better quality of spirits. Wood alcohol
is a dangerous product, aud sometimes gives
rise 10 serious disturbances of the brain and
nervous system.
A st. Louis doctor Is credited with having
cut OF the tails Of two lizards and united the
animals by sewing the stumps together, thus
making species Of Siamese twins. The OBJ
ject Of the experiment was to ascertain il
blood could be transfused by this method !;
and one writer maintains that if, for example.
a weak and boodless invalid we're attached
in this manner to a strong and healthy ami
NAL, the result mnst be favorable to the in
valid. DIR. ROussel, of Paris, is SAID to have
met with encouraging success in such an ex-
Deriment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

A New York paper says william X.
Vanderbilt proposes 10 retire from bust.
ness and devote the balance OF his life TO
study, travel and substantial pleasures.
lis TO be hoped this is true, There is NO
reason why he should want to play the
shark any longer. He already has all Of
this worlds goods that he can nationally
eniov. and IL is time he should begin TO
heed the advicei "spend and reduce sur
feits dominion over you."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Clearing Away the Sand About the
SPHINX,
From he London Times.

FTofl tNe LONDON Ilmes.
Operations have been lately begun for the
purpose OF clearing away the mass OF sand
which has accumulated during centuries
around the famous statue of the sphinx.
Brugsch Bey, brother OF the distinguished
Psychologist, has charge OF the work, which
is being carried out according TO a plan pro-
posed by SignOr Maspero, and will, 1t is eX-
pecsed, be finished by Easter. The portion OF
the statue at present above ground IS
about 40 feet, 1t 10 supposed that at
least as much more is buried in the
sand, and the amount OF sand to be cleared
away 10 estimated at 10000 cubic metres.
away this mass OF sand to a distance, and $50
laborers are employed on the task. When the
statue has been laid bare to the level OF the
foundation broad circular walk will be con
structed around it, aud a high wall Will be
built to guard against future entertainments
of the sands OF the desert.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

II lie stated that Senator Vance has con-
stituted himself a committee OF one TO 20
10 Detroit and bring the love-stricken
Senator Jones back TO Washington. As
Vance Is said 10 be an extremely suscepti-
bic old benedict somebody may have b. 20
West after him, provided be should get a
glimpse Of the beautiful Michigan chaTmer
who has turned the head Of the Senator
from Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

John s. Wise, OF Virginia, has an
nounced himself in favor Of John Sherman
for the Republican Presidential nominal
ton. Malone, no doubt, favors sherman
also. The plumsd knight can't cOuntupon
Virginia's vote In 1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

A Baltimore scientist proposes TO dredge
up millions Of tons OF molten gold from the
bottom Of the great volcanoes. All be
needs 10 inauRurate an age Of gold is a
machine that will overcome the slighten-
cheering difficulties in the way of the re-
allzation OF his dream. aw
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

There IL an idea in Boston that the Bap.
Lists are trying 10 have Gen. o. o. Howard
made the successor TO Gen. Hancock,
while the Catholics are trying 10 defeat
his promotion. Suppose the matter be re.
fsrred to the colOred brethren OF all de-
nominations who were the victims Of the
Freedman's Bank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The Mudir Of Dongola lie the only OBJ
stacle Of consequence lying between the
forces OF the False Prophet and Lower
Egypt. II there is any real efficacy in
lying the sOudanese will never be able TO
overcome the obstacle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Whatever unwise action the Ways and
Means Committee of the House may take,
It will probably be smart enough to avoid
being talked to death by the emissaries of
prOtectiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

There is no doubling the elf-sacrificing
courage of the American naval officers
and marines. A lot of them have just
gone to sea in the American war ship
Tallapoosa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Short Cut no woman suffrage.

From the BrooklyH Unton tInd.)
The list of Senators who it is claimed and
understood would vote to submit the desired
amendment o the STATES is both long aud re-
spectacle. III the effort 10 secure the adoPi
OF woman suffrage could be made IN more
direct way, and way that would not Involve
suoh iohg delay. it is very safe to say that at
no previous time would the movement to ex-
tend the right OF suffrage TO women have been
approved by so many or by such influential
persons as would now approve 1t.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

It il believed that william Walter
Phelps, although he parts his hair in the
middle, is the only Republican who can
hope 10 be elected Governor OF New Jer-
bey. IL is unnecessary TO add that VIII.
liam Walter has the Doodle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

In Portland, Me-, the other day, John
l.. Sullivan attracted larger crowd than
went to see and hear either Blaine, Beech
er, or John b. Cough, and yet the slugger
ia not happV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
CURRENT COMMENT.


PROM the PAiIadslpA5z Times Ind
The Mississippi House OF Representatives
has passed "A law fixing the salaries u District
Att9fneys ~ $4,000 per annpm, TneY are
learning come Things down SOUTH with a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

A valued policy bill was introduced
into the Connecticut Legislature, and this
right in Hartford, the insurance oentre OF
the universe. The outlook is that it will
be killed without much ceremony.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Miss Ada Sweet, the late Chicago pen
sion agent, IS travelling for a new system
OF heating which she wants 70 ret into the
government buildings. Sue would doubt
less like to make the pension bureau too
hot for Gen. Blaok's comfort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The Kentucky and Tennessee farmers
are mingling in an interstate convention
ct jackson, in the latter State. There is
no need for the people OF jackson asking.
SHaVe we a Bourbon among usY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Just as all the country was honoring
the memory OF the man who could not
tell lie, Gen. Sherman was trying to
convince the country that he could not
tell the truth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The Queen Of England has ordered cleo
trio lights for Buckingham palace. She
ought to order the electric light of truth
and honor TO be put into the palaces Of a
good many Of her recalcitrant nOblemen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The 'tiger'' in Kentucky will hence
forth be painted blind. He will continue
to be man-eater, but his most effective
teeth have been drawn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

II Sir Dixie does not find the needed
relief and oblivion in the south OF France,
he might try the south Of Africa. In the
latter region be would be comparatively
distant from the press comments ON his
conduct. lie might probably arrange TO
leave behind what little conscience be
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The Cincinnati grand jury is wasting
time on petty thieves, while hundreds of
should-be felons are at large. The Queen
Uity is ripening for another riot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Senator Morgan's resolution was regu-
lar poser. No doubt it will dispose of a
great deal OF partisan clap-trap and Re
publican humbuggery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

An Albany, New York, lady left by will
money TO erect monument to Robert
Burns. Burns sweet poems and songs
will perpetuate his memory long after
his naughtiness shall have been forgot
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Senator Edmunds' friends confidently
assert that he still has the vote of Yer
mont safely folded away in his pistol
nncket
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Between Morgan and Sherman the Ed
munds boom is feeling the grinding in
fiuence of the upper and neither mill
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky, is said
TO be very proud Of his small fees. How
is it that he no longer banks on his NOUS
9ache?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The "pink teas" that are becoming so
fashionable are only a mild form of paint
ing portion of a town almost red.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
600 yards Fine RUthingS, Reduced.

20 dozen Ladies' Black Brilliant Wool Jer-
seys, vest fronts, at 81 so, was 81 so.
16 dozen Ladies' Black Brilliant Wool Jer-
seys, bow and plat back, at 50, was 50 AZ.
IL dozen Ladies' Colored Wool Jerseys, gar
net and navy, at 81, was 81 50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25

The MoRNrNe NEWS is published daily in
GLIDING sunday. 1t Is served to suDscrloer'
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. month. IS 90 for six months and $40 o. Tor
one year. ,s,.,,
The MORNING NEWS, 5g mail, including
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one year, $40 90. 49,. O.
The MoRNING NEWS, By mail, six times "a
week without sunday issue six mon ths' - w.
one year, S. 90, .o
WEEKLY NEWS one year, 81 -. In ciuoa Vi
five, one year, So 90. por,it
Subscriptions payable in advance kem.t
BY postal order or note, cheek or IeslsTTei ~
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senders. .,,..,,,.o.sod
Letters and kilograms should he auurSSSeU
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AID, ertising rates made known On 9pVii0"
tim
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
The demand is still unababng for the
Grand Special offerings
WE ARE GIvIN.

Our reductions received Dy an economics.
public with INCREASED PATRONAGE, the
best of all statistics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
NEW OFFERS REDUCED PRICES,
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.

One lot Ladies' Muslin Pantlets, Chemise,
and Skirts, at SAC each, was SOC.
One lot Ladies' Muslin Pantlets, Chemise,
and Skirts, fully trimmed, at SOC each, was zee,
One lot Ladies' Muslin Pantlets, Chemise,
and Skirts, elegantly trimmed, 75c, was 81 10.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Infants Merinu CIOaks, Cheap.

24o Ladies' Linen "High Dude" Collars, with
cape, l5c, was Csc.
262 Ladies' Linen ''High Dude" Pique Col
lars, with cape, a5c, was SIC.
300 LADIES' Linen London Dude" Collars,
with cape, zoe, was SOC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
MattlngS= ReduCed=Mattings

4Oyards elegant pattern. fine Mating 25c
per yard, worth 4Oc.
$50 yards elegant pattern, fine Mating soc
per yard, worth SOC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
Reduced KID GLOVES Reduces

One lot Ladies' Genuine Kid Gloves in the
leading tints 75c pair, was 81 ID.
One lot Ladies' Genuine Kid Gloves in the
leading tints 81 pair, was s. SO.
One lot Ladies' Genuine Kid GLOVES in the
leading tints 81 25 pair, was 81 SO.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-10-22
ANOTHER EARrnouAKE FIssuRE.-A

ANOTHER EARTnoUAKE FIssURE.-A
letter from Pelzer to the Greenville Ne,os
says that signs Of disturbance by tho re-
cent earthquake have been discovered in
this vicinity. On the farm IF jenkins
Majors, four miles from Pelzer, near u. T.,
Richardson's, appears fissure in til, ,"';h
running East and West. The issure is
said to be two inches wide in some places,
and can be distinctly traced through cot
ton field for some distance, AID through q
piece of wooded land. Where a tree is on
the liSe of the Gssure it will expose tho
roots Of the tree, shaking off tho dirt from
the roots. Two cross assures Of less mag
nitude appear running in Southeast direo
ton. Mr.. Richardson says that he ran his
walking cane into tho fssure in several
places and could touch no bottom The
neighbors FIRST thought it was simply what
Is known as dry weather crack in the
ground. but Mr.. Richard son says it must
have been caused by the earthquake, as he
never saw such rent in tho earth before.
1t seems strange that this has not been
observed before now, but it is accounted
for by the neighbors because 1t is in an
fout of the way place, and was frs. discov-
cred by the hands picking cotton.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-10-22
A Few OF JOSH BILLINGS EpIGRA

A Few OF JOSH BILLINGS EPIGRAMs.
i had rather undertake to be two good
doves than one decent serpent.
To learn your offspriugs to steal, make
them beg hard for all you give them.
Pcty is like beans; it seems to do best
on poor soil.
A broken reputation is like broken
vase; it may be mended, but always shows
where the crack was.
If you can't trust a man for the full
amount, let him skip; this trying to get an
average on honesty has always been . fail
ure.
There is no treachery in silence; silence
is hard argument to beat. , T.
Don't mistake habits for character, the
men of the most character have the fewsst
habits.
The man who is thoroughly polite is two
thirds Christian, anyhow.
Flattery is like cologne water--to be
smelt of, not swallowed.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-10-22
CONNECTIONS.

Close Connection is now made at Seneca with
r. & d, r.. r. for Atlanta and beyond.
A. With the South Carolina Railroad from
Charleston.
With Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad from Wilmington and all points North
thereof.
With Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road from Charlotte and oil points North thereof
b. with Asheville and Spartanburg Railrosd
for points in Western North Carolina.
C.. With A. and C. Div, R. and D. r. R., from
oil points South and West.
ID. With A. and c. Div, R. and D, r. r. from
Atlanta and eyond
E. With A. and c. Div, r. and D. R. r. from
all points South and West. -,.t.y
F. With South Carolina Railroad for Char
lesion. &C. .E f.u .r7 ,d.. :.
With Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad for Wilmington and the North.
With Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail
road for Charlotte and the North. srga.
u. With Asheville and Spartanburg Rail-
road from Hendersonville.
II. With A.. and G. Div, R. and D. r. r.
from Charlotte and beyond. yr.tf
Eastern Standard Time. a.ivsm:-
JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P. A.,
.--. .... -. - Washington, D. C.
ID. CARDwsLL, Asst. Gen. Passenger Agt. =.
April Is IA n 80. 1T.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-10-22
OrFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, :
UNION, s. c., Oct. 18th, 1886.

"HEREAs, a petition has been fled with
w the County Commissioners of Union
County, signed by n ma njority Of the freeholders
of Union Township, Of Union County, in
accordance with the provisions of an Act Of
the General Assembly Of South Carolina en-
titled an act to incorporate the Union, Gafney
City and Rutherfordton Railroad Company,
approved March 18, 1878, and acts amendatory
thereof, asking that the question of subscrip
tion or no subscription Of the sum Of twenty
Eve thousand dollars to the capital stock of said
company, which additional subscription shall be
made in coupon bonds of said township, bearing
seven per cent interest and payable in lG, 20
provided by said Act, be submitted TO the
qualified electors of said Township,
And further that the funds realized on said
bonds to tie expended exclusively in the con-
struction Of said railroad within the limits of
said township. And whereas, the said Com
missioners have by q resolution Of their Board
fixed the amount proposed to- be subscribed ac-
oording to the request of said petition at twenty
five thousand dollars in seven per cent. coupon
Bonds of said township; said Bonds to be made
payable in equal instalments Of S6,250, in 16,
20, "a and % years after the date thereof,
as provided in said Act
1t is hereby ordered, that an election be held
for said purpose, on Wednesday the oath day of
November 1886, and that the polls be opened
at the various election precincts within the said
township of Union, from o'clock a! m,
until o'clock p. m. Of that day, at which elec-
tion all the qualified electors Of said Townshi p
shall be entitled to vote; that the ballots shall
have written or printed thereon the words
subscription" or "no subscription"
The managers Of the last general election for
the election precincts within said Township
are hereby appointed managers of the election
herein ordered Said managers shall make re-
turns and meet at the Court House of said
County md count the votes aud declare the re-
suit of said election and certify the same to the
Chairman of the Board Of County Commits.
| sioners Of said County, ms provided hy law, on
or before Friday, the 10Th day of November,
1886. BY order of the Board. ...
JAS. Il. DOUGLAS, Chm Il. G. G. U. G..
CoLuMBUs GAGE, Clerk.
Oct 10 Al Ct.