Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-01

The existence OF the sea serpent, or
rather OF gigantic sea serpents, is no
longer a subject of much doubt. 1t is con-
coded by scientific men that it is more
than possible that there are great mon
sters in the sea having the characteristic
form of snakes, and varying in length
from 30 to 200 feet. If the testimony of
officers of vessels and sailors who profess
to have seen such monsters were collated
it would form very interesting, If not an
instructive and amusing volume. Making
due allowance for excitement and the
tendency OF sailors to exaggerate facts
and some times TO spin great yarns out
and out, it is easier to believe in the
existence OF great sea serpents than to
describe them so as to make it apparent
to what class of reptiles or fish they NAV
belong, or whether they belong to species
not heretofore known and described.
1t is claimed that sea serpents have
been seen several times OF late years very
close to the Atlantic coast Of the United
States. The last reported was from Rock
port, Mass, last week, and it is claimed
to have been seen by many reputable
summer visitors at that resort 1t was
first seen mile or so out at sea, and came
up within ten yards of the beach. 1t is
reported as being at least one hundred
feet long and as large around as a large
keg. 1t resembled an eel more than anv.
thing else, but it swan slowly and with
graceful undulations, no fins being Yisi-
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tifc societies to offer a large reward for
the capture of genuine sea serpent,
when, no doubt, some OF our enterprising
American fishermen will find a way to
win the money within a few months. Per-
haps the stories of ancient navigators.
which were illustrated with cuts OF euor-
nous serpents coiled about their ships,
may yet be corroborated in measure by
the sea serpent fishers OF the near future,
Some OF our great showmen could well
afford to pay 100000 for a genuine speci-
men of good size, or to give one-tourth as
much for skilliully made counterfeit.
The code of honor, the field OF honor and
men Of honor are the boast of France.
Honor over there, as elsewhere, however,
is sometimes only honor in name. A re.
cent Paris letter says: With reference TO
Mr.. Arthur Meyer, who is not only the
principal adviser Of the Comte de Paris
but also the editor-in-ohief Of the Gaulois.
the Clarion, and OF all the other Orleanlst
papers at Paris, it may not generally be
known that he made his debut in the
capital as private secretary and factotum
nf u
d. AntiQny, the original Of Zola's Mana,
Unpopular report is u be credited, he was
on one occasion expelled from the Casino
Al Trouyille for cheating at cards
This Is the gentleman who has been fined
by the Paris tribunals for having during
recent duel seized hold OF his adverse.
RVS sword with his left hand while with
his right he repeatedly spitted the de.
ienseless man in the stomach ana lungs.
When at length the seconds recovered
from their surprise sufficiently To inter-
fere, he sought 10 excuse this unheard-of
iniraction OF the rules OF honor in such
cases on the ground OF his nervousness.
The watermelon, the orange. the egg
and many other innocent looking receptn-
cles have been used FOR smuggling liquor.
In the prohibition cities, no doubt, artid-
cial tomatoes, egg plants, etc., will soon
come into active demand.
Ex-Secretary Chandler Is q prohibition
Republican in New Hampshire. He has
no war ship up IN that state 10 haul his
fine WHISTLES and wines around in.