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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-28
THE WYCKOFF ARTICLE.
General Manager Haines Reviews It
in Letter to President Plant.
WAYCRoss, GA, March %, 1888.

in Letter to President Plant.
WAYCRoss, GA, March %, 1888.
M. II. B. Plant, President:
DEAR SIR-Since the recent disastrous
accident at Hurricane river l have been so
much engaged in caring for the sufferers
and in restoring communication that it has
been only yesterday that l was enabled to
begin the official investigation into the
cause of the derailment of the train, which
is perpleXing us very much. The investi-
CATION will include the condition of the
trestle from which the train fell after being
derailed, and should be ready to be submit
ted to you by the end of this week.
My attention has been called to a COM
muncation to the New York World headed
''Rotten Bridges" condemning the condi-
ton of the bridges of the Savannah,
Florida and Western railway il such terms
OF sweeping denunciation as to lead to the
impression that the article was written by
an ignorant and excited person or from
some spiteful or malicious motive. To one
familiar with the manner in which these
structures are maintained and inspected the
statements made in this article appear too
absurd for belief
The track is maintained in divisions of
about one hundred miles in length, each
under the charge of an experienced super
Visor, who has bridge repair gangs and
material trains under his own control. He
examines the bridging on his division and
orders the timber directly from the saw
mills on the line, without restriction. There
is nothing to prevent him from ordering all
the timber he requires and no reason why
1t should be to mis- interest to do otherwise
There is possibility, however, that he
might neglect his business, and to provide
for this there is bridge inspector, not con-
nected with or in any way responsible for
the repairs of bridges, whose duty it is to
make a continuous and systematic inspec-
ton of every bridge, trestle culvert and
cattle guard. He enters on prooer form
the condition of each pile, sill post, cap and
strlnger in each of them, numbered so that
each piece of timber can be readily identi-
fed.
These reports are being made from day to
day and copy goes to the Superintendent
When any defects are noted they are
entered on what is known as "defecJ re-
port" WHICH is sent to the Supervisor, who
returns it reporting that the defects have
oeen repaired. This report is then sent
oack to the Inspector, who is required to
Inspect the repairs and return the paper to
tho Superintendent certifying that the re-
pairs nave been made.
1t is hard to conceive what more efficient
4 pan could be devised for maintaining and
Inspecting these timber structures.
The statements contained in the letter OF
Mr.. Wyckoff in the New York World of
the 10Th inst, so far as they refer to the
condition of the Savannah, Florida and
Il western railway, are not true. The bridges,
a tfestles and ties are now, and for years have
6oeen in as good condition as those of any
hrst-class railway in the South.
very truly yours, H. S. HAINEs,
General Manager.
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A. r.. ALTMAYER d co.
AFTER THE OPENING.

We showed you our pretty
lines in Dry Goods last week.
Now this week we will take
great pleasure in selling them
to you. Those in search of
desirable goods, especially in
Millinery, Dress Goods, Etc,
would do well to get our quo
tations before making their Sc
lections. Our special drives
this week will comprise the
following:
90 pieces MORE Silks, all the new shades, 75c.
case Striped Crinkle Seersuckers, SC. worth
10c.
case White Lawn, 4I4c.
100 pieces White Crepe Lsse Ruchings, in
GLIDING all the latest novelties, price 10c worth
25c., 35c., and Soc; wonderful value.
80 pieces satin all the new shades, only Csc;
worth soc.
100 dozen Linen Huck Towels, fancy borders,
price 10; reduced from 25c for this week only.
500 Linen Table Covers, 54x56, fancy borders
price SOC; positively worth 81.
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He SAYS THE BRIDGE WAS SAFE

Defense of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railroad.
10 the Editor of the World:
In your issue of this morning appears a
letter from Mr.. G. s. Wyckoff in relation
TO the accident on the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway at Blackshear, Ga.
As an engineer lately in the employ of that
company, but now engaged in other bust
ness, | must beg that you, in 20 r pro-
verbal spirit Of fairness to all, will allow
me to reply TO the letter in question. First
aud foremost. no trestle or bridge ever
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WE MEAN BUSINESS
We Seek the Golden Mean Largest Values, Lowest Prices
WE LIVE WITHIN OUR MEANS. We use

WE LIVE WITHIN OUR MEANS We use all hon
win custom and to keep it. You the
they mean is not the We brag our
meanness Wouldn't you? The in the FUR
NITURE and CARPET BUSINESS at 50 and II Brough-
Street. and there you will the Largest Display of
STRAW MATTINGS, REFRIGERATORS, WINDOW
SHADES and all other Goods needul for the We
looking after the babies and have hand the Finest
Stock of CARRIAGES shown. We presenting to
every purchaser of Carriage very Handsome Robe Call
and get
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-28

Mile No. 22-Brid ge No 2, 1 cap.
Mile No. 20 Bridge No. T. 1 stringer.
Mile No. 31-Brdge No /, l stringer.
Mile No. 35-Brdge No /, post.
Mile No. 3S-Bridge No ., Stringer.
Mile No. 49-Bridge No 1, / cap.
Mile No. 49-Bridge No. 2, 2 caps
Mile No. 50-Bridge No. /, . caps, post.
Mile No. 51-Bridge No. l. cap, posts.
Mile No. 51-Bridge No. g. stringer.
Mile No 52-Bridge Mol, cap
Mile No. 56-Bridge No /, cap.
Mile No. 6l-Bridge No. 1, / stringer
Mile No. 61Bridge No, . . strngers.
Mile No, 63-Bridge No. /, post.
Mile No. 63-Bridge No. 2, sill.
Mile No. 64-Bridge No. !, : caps, stringer.
Mile No. 66-Bridge No. !, caps.
Mile No. 65-Bridge No. l. stringer.
Mile No. 70-Bridge No. l, sill.
Mile No. 72-Brdge No. /, sills, posts, 2
Nile No. 73-Bridge No. ., sill.
Mile No. 73-Bridge No 4, stringer.
Mile No. 13-Bridge No 5, 1 cap, , stringers.
Mile No. Si-Brdge No ?, 4 caps, stringers
Mile No S6-Bridge No. 1, 4 posts This is the
bridge and trestle at Hurricane river.
Mile No. S7-Brdge No. 1, / stringer.
Mile No. S9-Brdge No /, / stringer.
Mile No. 92-Bridge No 3, 5 caps.
Mile No. 92-Bridge No. 3, 2 piles, s posts, z
caps, 8 stringers.
This is the entire amount of repairs
required on the bridges and trestles from
Savannah to WaycrosS, ninety six miles, in
the six months from Nov. l, 1887, to May |,
1888. The total amount of timber in all
these bridges and trestles, amounts to
2,136,000 feet B. M. The amount of mate
rial which the inspector found necessary to
have removed during this six months was
H. 125 feet B. NJ, or about one-halt of per
cent. of the total amount of timber in the
structures. On March l there re-
manned to be put in of this
amount of material, one post in bridge
No. l, mile 35; one stringer in bridge No. 2,
mile 80; two piles in bridge No. 8, mile 92;
and this work was not required to
be done before May l, 1888. The
total repairs required for the Hurricane
river trestle, which is 657 feet long, were
four posts in one bent. These posts had
been taken out about March l, at which
time the bridge was carefully examined and
found to be in good condition. The cause
of the accident at that place was from de-
railment. The train fell from the trestle
sideways and did not 60 through it. The
cause of the accident is now being investi-
gated and as soon as practicable the full re-
port will be made public. | do not know
how can more thoroughly deny the falsity
of the statement as to rotten bridges made
by the New York World correspondent
than by this communication, based upon
the official records in my Office.
Very truly yours,
II. S. HAINES, General Manager
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The popular Hotel with tourists who visit
Savannah, Ga, is the Harnett House,
which shows larger list Of daily arrivals
than any other Hotel in that pleasant city.
--Chicogo National Hotel Reporter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-28

Passover Bread, Yontef Cakes and Candy, at
STRAUSS Bros
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MEDICAL.
A Dry Cough"

Is dangerous as well as troublesome.
1t renders the patient liable to the rup-
ture of blood vessel or to other serious
injury of throat and lungs. To allay
bronchial irritation and give immediate
relief, the best medicine is Ayers
Cherry PectOral.
81 was recently troubled with dry
cou1h which seemed to be caused by an
irritation in the throat. My physician
prescribed for me. but no relief was OBJ
tanned. A little over week ago, my
attention being called to Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, | concluded to try it, and pur-
chased a bottle After taking this med
icine only one day, 1 could see change
for the better, and, by the time 1 had
used it week, my cough had entirely
disappeared" ~ H. w. Denny, Franklin
square, Worcester, Mass.
layers Cherry Pectoral leads all
other medicines as sure, safe, and
speedy cure of throat and lung troubles"
w. II. Graf & Co., Druggists, Carson,
Iowa
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SHOES.

pretty pair Of nice fitting Shoes is an in
dispensible part of a ladys outfit. We have
some very neat Lady's Button Boots at 81 so,
81, 81 so and SO. OF course we have the higher
grades too, but those referred to are our lead
ers and give excellent satisfaction and fit per
fectly. We have an elegant line of Ladies' Low
Quarter Shoes Special lot is fine Kid Hand
Sewed oxford Tie, with Patent Leather Tip,
we're selling at 81 %; they're positively good
value at 81.
If you require anything in the Shoe Line call
and see us Our prices are correct and we
GUARANTEE our goods to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
FINE SHOES FOR BOTH SEXES. Cour-
teous treatment from polite statesmen.
Very Respectfully Yours,
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CLOTHING.

Which have been in for some time and still more
arriving by every steamer. Our stock of
CLOTHING, HATS, GENTS FURNISHINGS
etc, has been selected with great care, and we
feel most positive our efforts to please the trade
this season will surely meet with favor, espec-
tally in regards to selections, makes and prices.
We are more than thankful for the liberal
patronage bestowed on us in the past and we
hope by strict attention to the wants Of our
trade at popular prices will merit a continu-
ance of the same.
An inspection Of our stock and prices is earn
estly requested.
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MILLINERY.

You'll need a pretty hat or
bonnet to go with that new
dress you just purchased, so we
make a timely suggestion.
Come as early as possible and
make your selections. You'll
help us greatly and we'll try
and reciprocate by giving you
a better trimmed hat or bonnet
than if you rushed us by, leav-
ing your order late in the week
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

get the balance Of our own market.
We've got more money than any
other market in the world. Cheers.
We spend more money than any 9th
er country in the world. More
Cheers. We earn more money than
any other country in the world.
rWild Cheers We waste more
money than any other country. This
market is the prize of the nations of
the world. They would give untold
millions to carry this election"
These facts are the strongest kinds
of arguments, and they carry convic-
ton straight to the hearts of the peo-
pie. They are powerful because they
cannot be controverted.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27
A CHANGE OF FRONT.

Sometime ago our old friend Judge
Yellott, of the Court of Appeals, OF
Maryland, decided that he could no
longer ride in the free trade boat OF
democracy. In letter to a number
of prominent men OF Baltimore,
Wednesday, he gave to the pubic
his reasons for supporting HARRISON
and Morton. He traces the subtle
Influences that would make America
the dumping ground Of the products
Of the world, that would degrade
American labor, and destroy the tact
and investments of our monied men,
These he locates within the Demo
cratic party, and plainly denounces
its platform and candidates. After
showing that America has long been
the market for which England has
been aiming, and that the fathers
from Washington down to Grover
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CHARLESTOWN BARBECUE &c.

CHARLESTOWN BARBECUE DC.
We had the plasure OF attending
the democratic barbecue at Charles
town on Tuesday last. The weather
was slightly inclement, but the crowd
attended nevertheless. They had a
good time and every person took in
full share of enjoyment. Hand
some Col. Chew was chief marshal,
and he managed the procession with
skill and ability. We noticed our
friends little, the ex-editor, and Gal
laher of the Free Press, carrying
their colors along in fine style. Bro.
Haines, of the SPIRIT we saw later,
but if he marched, his attenuated
form escaped our observation. We
met Mr.. Duckwall, and Mr.. Higan-
botham, looking after their fences.
We drove few stakes for ourselves
and told Bro. Duckwall we would
tote fair when he practiced before us
as Judge. Well, aside from all
pleasantries, all had nice time, ev-
cry person behaved well, and we did
not hear of or see any disturbance.
When the people can meet together
that way, in harmonious, fraternal en-
joyment, and each man think and
vote as he pleases, then all of us can
be proud of the American Republic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

Congressman Mckinley made an
other great speech in Brooklyn Mon
day night. Here are some of his
paragraphs:
"Tbere isn't piece of goods that
to-day enters into ordinary consump-
ton that hasn't been made from 33
to go per cent. cheaper by protec
tive tariff. Hardware in 1860 was 95
per cent. imported and S per cent.
domestic. To-day it is per cent.
imported and 95 per cent. domestic,
while the prices are from 33 to 65
per cent. lower. If Grover Cleve-
land had consulted the prices current
for the past thirty years instead OF
political text books one hundred
years old, he wouldn't have made
such blunder.
"You can buy barrel of salt in
New York cheaper than you can buy
barrel of sand. You can get it for
60 cents, and twenty cents of that is
for the barrel. Salt on the other
side is 65 cents barrel, and the du-
ty is thirty-two, so, according to
Cleveland, it should cost us ninety
seven cents, but somehow it doesn't
Carpets we didn't make at all until
the tariff was put on in 1871 we
paid from $3.50 to $3.50 yard foI
them abroad Now we can buy the
best Brussels made for from 81 tc
$1.25 yard.
"Why talk of foreign market
We don't possess our own yet. The
best market in the world is in the
American market. Talk about free
raw materials giving us the market;
of the world! Why, we have free
cotton, and yet we still import more
cotton fabrics than we export. Let's
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Oico.
Melissa Lloyd, at her home in Mar
tinsburg, Oct. II, 1888, aged 10 years.

Melissa Lloyd, at her home in Mar
tinsburg, Oct. II, 1888, aged 10 years.
Carried away in the first flush of her wo-
manhood, when life seemed full of the
brightest promises. She was loved and re-
spected by all who knew her, surrounded
by all the comforts and many of the luxu-
ries of life, blest with a host of devoted
friends and relatives and husband who
idoliZed her and whose greatest joy was in
gratifying her every wish. We wondered
at her peaceful resignation to Gods will.
Her dying words were "Do not weep for
me, ! am going home to heaven. Prepare
to meet me there. Tell them all to meet
me there" Like arare and fragrant white
lily, whose snowy folds had just opened
in all its purity and lovelness, to the ar
dent woongIof life's summer sun, when the
frosty breath of death blew into her deli
cate heart and she fell to the earth. But
the fragrance Of the lily, like the memory
of our darling Melissa, remains to bless
and inspire us to look beyond and to trust
Him who doeth all things WE'LL
Mrs. Eliza Francis Wright, wife of
Dennis Wright, on End St., died Oct.
IS, aged 20 years and months.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

WE ask the people to read Judge
Yellott's letter on protection. In 1913
aud '64 the editor studied law in an
office adjourning Judge Yellott-the
editor was a young republican, and
the Judge bitter democrat. Now
we are glad to get together on the
firm foundation of protection to
American homes and industries.
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"MARK the prediction that uen tt9a

"MARK the prediction that General
Flick will not speak here during tnle
campaign, the Virginide to the contrary
Notwithstanding. His condition IS sueh
that he cannot. Neither would ne pe
able to serve the people in Congress II
elected. The Martinsburg letter whlch
we published few weeks ago, we are
assured correctly stated his condition.
The pretense that he will or can appear
on the stump is intended to deceive the
voters O. this district. -Fdtrnlont Inoe'r'
The above is simply a canard'
Gen. Flick is in very good condition
Although thrown from his buggy
last week, he is about again, Jovlal,
robust and accomplishing. II the
Iader wants to be fair it will stop
reporting such nonsense and false
hoods as the above clipping. Flick
will serve his constituency, and he
will vote for for the Blair Bill, and
for the protection of America and
the toiling millions who make his
country grand and prosperous.
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"General Beaver did not sustain
b;s renutation as fair man and an
able speaker. "-Statesman.
He did not mention the Democratic
or Republican parties, but spoke clear
" and eloquently on the tariff. 1t is
doubtful whether the man who wrote
tho above heard him. He not only
sustained, but increased his reputa-
t;on in both the above particulars.
How about the fairness of the black
board figures of the postmaster !
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

PROHIBITION soon played out in
Winchester. One year changed the
vote. The landlords raised the rent
on tenants to meet increased taxation
on account of deficit revenue, lost by
failure to license. They had free
whisky sold through Martinsburg
and Berryville dealers. Restoring
the license in Winchester will bea
loss to outside dealers. 1t is big
question as to whether high license
isn't better than q prohibition that
cannot prohibit. The fight between
Miller, republican, and Hill, demo
crat, in New York, is on the question
of high and low license, the latter be-
ing for low license. Which is right
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AT THE STAR.

In Coffees--Loose l2c., best lsc. All pac
aged coffees zoe. Fancy grades fine Rio
24c., Laguyrs 25c., African and Old Gov.
Java SOC Mocho and Java 37c.,
In Molasses. Sugar House 25c. gallon, Fine
Honey Drip 40c., twas 50c.) Extra Fancy
Soc, twas 6Oc.), Fine ~ o. Soc, twas 75c)
kinds.
In Fruits.-Lemous l2c doz. best zoe.
Oranges 4oc. doz. (were co.,. Bananas lie.
and zoe. doz. Figs and Dates loo. ID
3 pounds for % cents.
In Teas.--A good Blauded Tea for % cents
a pounds. At 40c. dandy, with a pound
of Granulated Sugar thrown in. Fine Im-
perial soc. Best Gunpowders and Japans
6Oc, soc. and Sl.00-3c check on all quar-
ter pound packages.
Masons Jars at bargains.
Big line of Melons and Canteloupes at low
STAR GROCERY,
a. S. GOULDEN.
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nv. BEAvER's speech ht

Gov. Beavers speech here on
Tuesday night, was the most logical
and able presentation of the tariff
that has been made here during the
campaign. He punctured the Mills
Bill and appealed to the conscience
and thought of the voter in words OF
wisdom, logic and patriotism. Even
the democrats admit he was far ana
entertaining.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

In Hedgesville, w. Va, Oct. 18th,
1888, by the Rev. A. M. Horn, Mr.. ia
cob T. Coffinberger to Miss Annie V.
Armbrester. All of this County.
at Vesper Chapel at O'Clock in the
evening on Oct. 10th, 1888, Mr.. Albert
Seibert to Miss Lalla l.. B. Hartman all
Of Lincoln County, Kas.
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ALL men who are interested in the
welfare of the young men Of our
town, and especially our members,
are earnestly requested to assemble
at the Y. M. G. A. rooms promptly
at Ais P. NJ, on Sunday, to take
steps in regard to the services for
the week of prayer in November.
GEO. KNAPP, Pres.
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BLAINE goes calmly on, punching
the heads of Mills, Fairchild, Hill,
Bayard, and other Democratic lumi-
naries-teaching the principles OF
protection, and exposing the fallacles
Of the free trade sympathizers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

OWING to lung troubles, Senator
Chas. j. Faulkner, who has been an
nounced by the Democratic State
committee to speak at various points
in this State, has been obliged TO
cancel his engagements.
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Personal.

Misses Fairy Fitz and Resale
Weaver, have returned from visit
to Cleveland, 0.
Jno. T. Snodgrass is at home from
New York.
Mr.. Ed. Dieffenderfer has returned
to his home at Loveland, O., Uia
McKeesport. We wish him much
success in life.
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THE men from Morgan county,
who have been living here for over 3
months, can vote here. We under
stand some wise heads have told
them they must vote in Morgan
county Don't be deceived. Vote
here
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-27

Projection has lowered the price
of every manufactured product, re-
duced taxation lower than in any
other country, and kept wages fully
fifty per cent. higher. Is there any
thing wrong about such a system 7