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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13

Roscoe Conkling, who has been so i'll
during the last few days, and is not yet out
of danger, was born at Albany, n. Y, On
Oct. 80, 1929. He was a son of Alfred
Conkling, who held a number of high
political trusts, including seat in the Sew
enteenth Congress, and the position of
Minister to Mexico; and who was an author
of considerable note. Roscoe was edu-
Gated at an academy in his native city. AT
II years of age he entered an office in Utica.
Before he had reached his majority and his
admission to the bar, he received the ap-
pointment of District Attorney of Oneida
county. He was admitted to the bar at 81,
and Immediately began successful career
as lawyer. He also soon figured promi-
nently IN the politics of his State. Be
fore he was so years of age he had
won reputation as an advocate, becoms a
recognized leader of his party in New York
and been elected to the United States Con
gress Having married sister of ex-Gov.
Seymour, he made his home in the city of
Utica, of which he became Mayor in 1858.
He was defeated in a second contest for the
Mayoralty, but was elected to the Thirty
sixth Congress, taking his seat in Decem-
Der, 1859. He was reelected the following
year, and entered the special session called
by President Lincoln, July 4, 1861, with his
brother, Frederick, who was elected from
New York city. In his candidacy for the
Thirty-eighth Congress he was defeated,
but was again successful in 1864, and took a
seat in the Thirty-ninth Congress, where
he shone as debater in the discussion of
the great questions of the period.
In the autumn of 1865 Mr.. Conkling was
chosen United States Senator, assuming
his duties on March 4, 1867. He was re-
elected in 1873, and again in 1879 In the
difficulties following the Presidential cleo
tion of 1876, Mr.. Conkling took conspicu-
GUS part, notably in the framing and
passage of the Electoral Commission Act.
He resigned from the Senate in 1880 Since
his retirement to private life he has devoted
himself to the practice of law, making New
York his residence
Roscoe Conklings name is historic. His
achievements as a political leaderSorator
and statesman will have an enduring place
in the chronicles of his country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
A WONDERFUL TUNNEL.
The Longest in the World and 1t Was
Begun Century Ago.

From Engineering.
An engineering work that has taken over
a century to construct can hardly fail to
offer to some points of interest in its his
tory. and illustrate the march of events
during the years of its progress. An in
stance of this kind is to be found in a tun-
mel not long since completed, but which was
commenced over 100 years ago. This tun-
mel, or adit, as it should be more strictly
termed, is at Schemnitz, in Hungary. Its
construction was agreed upon in 1852, the
object being to carry off the water from the
Schemnitz mines to the lowest part of the
Grau Valley.
Tie work is now complete, and it forms
the longest tunnel in the world, being 1927
miles long, or about one mile longer than
St. Gothard. and two and one-haf miles
longer than Mont Gents. The height is 8
feet 10 inches and the breadth 5 feet s
inches. This tunnel, which has taken so
long in making, has cost very nearly mil
lion sterling but it appears to have been
well SPENT at least, the present generation
has no reason to grumole, for the saving
from being able to do away with water
raising appliances amounts to $4,000 a
year.
There is one further point, however, worth
notice, for if we have the advantage of our
great-grandfathers in the matter of me-
chanlcal appliances 6ney certainty were
better off in the price of labor. The original
contract for the tunnel, made in 17S2, was
that it should be completed in thirty years
and should cost e7 per yard run. For eleven
years the work was done at this price, but
the French revolution enhanced the cost
of labor and materials to such an exent
that for thirty years little progress was
made.
For ten years following much progress
ID ha xNnrly dr1nT,oA
twenty years more until the water threat
ened to drown the mines altogether. Finally
the tunnel was completed in 1878, the re-
naming part costing 922 yard, or more
than three.times as much as the original
contract rate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
A Remarkable Find.
From the Lumpkin (Ga) Independent

From the Lunpktn (Gd.) Independent.
Last Monday morning while Capt. Sam
uel Beall was having the cellar under his
residence bailed out, which had been filed
up with water by the freshet of last week
his attention was called to a depression or
hole which carried the water back into the
cellar nearly as fast as it was dipped out.
At the mouth of this depression, just under
the surface, something like bar of metal
drew his attention. and on picking it up, it
was found to be pure lead. Others came in
sight as this was taken away, and right
there from this little cavity, Capt. Beall
took out 1877 bars OF genuine lead, moulded
in bars, circular on one side and fat on the
other, about IL inches long and weighing
1515 ounces to the bar. They evidently
were cast in one pound bars, and oxidation
from long years Of exposure had diminished
them about half an ounce. No name was
stamped on them to indicate when, where
or who made them. They are altogether
unlike any bars of lead we have ever seen
They were packed in the hole very neatly
and straight. Query: Who put them there,
and when! The only reasonable supposiUion
or clue to the case is that they were buried
there during the Indian war of 1896, as
right ON that identical spot, which was then
in the woods, stood rude log fort, built by
the earliest settlers of the town for protec-
ton against the raids of the Indians.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
From the HapeensvilIe (Ga.) Mem

from Tue HuUHeHSUHS NJu.J NeWS.
In 1S45 our honored and highly esteemed
citizen, Judge John Henry, left his home in
the State of New York and came South.
He was accompanied by Mr.. Alfred s. Gil
lette, from the same State. Their first
stopping place was at Tarversville, Twiggs
county, in this State, at which place they
engaged in the mercantile business under
the firm name Of Henry g. Gillette. Mr..
Gillette, after a sojourn Of two years in
Georgia, became dissatisfied, and returned
TO New York. Judge Henry remained and
prospered in the mercantile business, and
the whereabouts and engagement OF his
former partner were soon forgotten.
Mr.. Gillette engaged in business in Phila-
delphia and has been prosperous in all his
undertakings. While ON visit to Florida
this season he decided to come via Hawkins
vile on his return home and visit his old
friend and former associate. He arrived
here ON Friday last. His coming was wholly
unexpected TO Judge Henry, and it is said
that their meeting proved TO b an affecting
scene, it being their first since their separa-
ton forty-two years ago.
Mr.. Gillette is President of the Girard
Fire Insurance Company Of Philadelphia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
She Would Not Quarrel.

Ebert Kener, one of the well-known col
ored men about LaGrange, Ga, the other
day was carrying along the street "A dummy
figure used in stores and dressmaking estab-
lishments to show Off dresses and dress
goods A gentleman noticing him with his
burden, asked:
"Hello, Uncle Ebert, see you have got
another woman
Eyes, boss as he set the dummy down
to rest, "1's got one now which won't quar-
rel wild mein
During the general laugh which followed
he made his exit with broad grin on his
face.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
After Forty-Two Years.

He had won the prize.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
A CARS PRISON-PALACE
Jesse sEEPARD's IMPRESSIONS
OF A VISIT To CATCHING.

The Noted Musician Tells How Lonely
and Melancholy is the Home of
Russia's Ruler-The Art Gallery and
Museum-A Magnificent Yet Simple
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
A Veteran Mule.
From the LaGran0e (Ga) Graphite.

A week or two ago stray mule was
was picked up, placed in Col Broome's
stable, advertised and. appraised at the
to take place the owner came forward and
asked what the costs, fees, food, etc. b.,
amounted to. He was informed that the
amount was SO So He looked at the bill
of costs, then at the mule, ami remarked
"Well, Judge, guess you can have her
sold. IwouldH't give So so to have her
back
The mule is probably one Of the first
ever imported into Troup county, and her
age is now past finding out.
At the public sale she brought only Sc 70.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
A Law Not Generally Known.
Ftonl the La Grange Co. Graphic

FToHI Ute LuUTu7Iye ITo.J TFupNtC
Last week a most interesting case was
tried before Judge L. Pitts. In it was de-
velo2ed point in law not generally known.
j. q. Truitt e. Co., foreciosed mortgage
on Richard Morgan, an old colored man,
and levied on the cows described therein
Morgans wife claimed the cows Under
the law the court was compelled to award
them to her, Notwithstanding the mortgage
was given with her consent. Thus in Geor-
gia, wife cannot, by standing her hus-
bands security, subject her separate estate
to the payment of his debts. The result in
this case was the immediate arrest of Nor.
gan for giving a mortgage on property not
his own, which, under our laws, is a misde-
meanor and subjects the offender to the
chain-gang.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
CLOTHING.

Spring Clothing Arriving. They are
Daisies. Come and Look at Them.
SIM O N NIT G II ELL,
Sign Of the Golden Arm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13

CORRESPONDENCE
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13
THE MORRISON HOUSE

NEWLY fitted up offers pleasant South rooms
~ and dxcellentboard 10 those wishing regu-
lar. transient or table accomD odations. Central
ly located on line Of street ears, affords easy &C
cess 10 places OF business, and suburban resorts.
Prices moderate. Corner Broughton and Dray-
ton streets opposite Marshall House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-13

DRY GOODS. ETC.
II. A. DU LAS
ANNOUNCES
A WEEK OF DRIVES.

Misses Seamless Lisle Hose. black and col
ored at 31c pair
Ladies' Seamless Hose, black and colored,
were doc, now PIC
Mems Seamless Half Hose, job lot, at 15c a
pair.
"a dozen of those Misses Ribbed Hose left at
15c. pair.
Smith and Angeles Black Hose for Ladies' and
Children, every pair guaranteed fast or money
refunded.
New line Jet Ornaments at zoe. TO 75c. each.
Choice assortment Fancy Hair Ornaments
open
Just in P. X Embroidery. New Laces Just In
Drives in &c. and 10c. Laces New goods.
Drives in Lace Mtts at 25c., &c, 49c pair
Bargains in White Goods, Sc. yard up.
Dress Innings, full assortment on hand.
New Neckwear for Ladies and Gents, very low.
Towels, Doylies, Napkins, at low figures.
Bargains, Bargains, Every Day This Week
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On N NJ NJ
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-15
Conversational EORES,
Brainless individuals .Who Talk Withou.
Expressing Thoughts.

|
Expressing Thoughts.
| Conversation among persons who are
very intimate should be the best con-
versation, as no one need speak unless
he feels impelled so to do by the stir
ring of thought within; but the in
vetcrate small-talker has lost the power
of distinguishing between the talk that
expresses tho lights and the talk that
merely articulates sounds. His idea of
talking is confined to the practice of
making" conversation; even in ar9u-
ment he passes much time in repeating
what has been said in slightly different
words; and. when no subject is under
discussion, and when he is not gifted
with high talents. the grotesque articles
to which he is sometimes reduced woald
be absurd If they were not so irritating.
Ii he only talked, and said nothing
that insisted on answers, he might
more easily be forgiven; but this is
rarely his way. An irritating small
talker, who. though in reality
neither deaf nor absent-minded, eked
out his speech by insisting on having
every thing that was said to him re-
peated twice, sometimes thrice. have
known to repeat his What was that
YOU said?" after he had answered the
remark that had been made, and when
this was pointed out to him he only
smiled the satisfied smile of the small |
taEker, who thinks his sins merits, and |
does not blush to own them. Such a
snail talker calls these atrocious de-
linquencies conversational talent, and |
because it is sometimes necessary to |
speak idly thinks it is good deed to
do so at all times rather than MAIN
tain wholesome silence. But, indeed,
others beside these obvious criminals
sin in speaking idly.
Small talk has its uses in expressing
indefinite friendliness, though even this
would probably be better expressed by
some inarticulate sound. if we could
only agree on one; but il should never
be forgotten that small talk-or talk of
no consequence-is in itself of less
than no value. and that If on all occa-
sions, except those of necessity, we put
our energies to improving our ideas
rather than to uttering words; in short,
if we talked less and thought more, we
and our friends would in all cases be
much the better for it--Lotl1lon Queen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-15
Hypnotism in Spain.

The papers of Madrid, Spain. are
full of hypnotic experiment made at
the royal palace. An Italian hypnotist
put to sleep young lady from a fam
lily moving in the best circles of the
capital. He gave her raw potato to
eat, and suggested it was fine pie,
which the lady pronounced delicious.
She suffered a very powerful electric
current pass through her without
tlinching. hid and found objects, and
inhaled for full minute the inhalation
of bottle of ammonia, and pro-
nounced it the most exquisite eau de
cologne. Answering questions made
by the Queen. the patient described
the royal working room, which she had
never seen, and named the contents of
the pocket in the Queens dress. The
Queen asked the operator if anybody
was able to hypnotize, and being told
that it did not require any thing but
strong will and absolute concentration
of thought the Queen tried Immediate
~ and put the girl, who had been
awakened, into sleep again and made
some successful experiments with her.
CHICAGO Ne,CS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-15
HAWlEY AN INVENTOR,
Two Patents From Which the Connect
cut Senator Receives an Income.

Two Patents From Which the Connect
cut Senator Receives an Income.
Senator Hawley. of Connecticut, told
me the other day that he was an inven-
tor. and had taken out two patents.
from which he was receiving a good
income. One of them is for pocket
compass, and the other for leather or
rubber base or washer at the end of a
cartridge. Said he:
Il have always been very much
astonished at the way in which great
idea crept out of pe, but it proved to
be profitable and useful one. l was
with friend one day. q gun manufact-
urer in my town, who was telling me
of the difficulty he met with in secur-
ing the requisite amount of elasticity
at the base of a projectile. Without 4
moments reflection [ asked him why
he didn't put on a piece of rubber or
leather. He looked me with a gratitied
surprise and said il was curious no one
had thought of it, but it seemed to him
to be not only the simplest but the best
thing. TWAS tried, worked like charm,
and then my friend made application for
a patent in my name. 1t was granted,
were constructed for placing
the washers upon the cartridges. and
they are now in general use. get a
royalty out of it"
And the other patent?"
THAT was for compass. a tube
about us big as Il lead pencil, only not
SO long, which can be carried in the
vest pocket or hung from the watch
chain. 1t is a neat little thing and con-
venient- y Washington Letter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-15
THE PLUM CURCU.lO,
How to Extarminate This Destructive and
Numerous Parasite.

]
Numerous Parasite.
There seems to be no doubt whatever
but what the plum curculio Como
trdchelsS nen@phGr) can be well nigh
exterminated everywhere and regular
crops of the stone fruits grown by SIM
| ply spraying the trees with arSenicaI
poisons paris green and London pur-
pie) in water; Q) so soon as the buds
begin to swell in the spring; (2) two
weeks after the petals fall; (S) then
after three weeks again, aud az for
perfection, so soon rs through blossom
ing. with 4 weak kerosene and soap
emulsion. This (4) will kill the leaf lice
| (sphid@) and plant bugs (hemiptera)
that punctGre the young fruit and cause
it eventually to rot. A Michigan gen.
tleman told me that he had two large.
thrifty European plums. They doomed
freely each year. but the curculio laid
her eggs in nearly every plum, and all
the fruit that was not wormy rotted be-
fore ripening. Spring before last !
sprayed the trees thoroughly once with
London purple in water about two
weeks after the blossoms fell. That
season they matured so great = crop of
the finest fruit that l was obliged to
prop up all the branches. But to my
sorrow this large crop so weakened the
vitality of my trees that the next
spring both were dead The spraying
seemed to kill nearly every curculio,
scarcely fruit showed her oyipositing
work, and the plums all ripened with
ont rot" This shows two valuable les
sons: % Spraying has proven sue
cess. and (2) an overburdensome crop
is deathly, especially to plum.
These sentiments are exactly in line
with sense, reason and experience, and
especially with our native plums; for
these fruits are the natural food plant
and breeding place of the plum curculio. |
This beetle passes the winter in the |
beetle state, 'holed up like wood
chuck, and energies in the spring hun
gry She at once seeks her natural |
food plant-these piums-On which to
feed. seemingly in preference to all
other trees. she usually reaches them
before they bloom; therefore just before
the blossoms open is the time 20 spray
the trees. But for some reason many
of the beetles DO not lay their eggs in
the fruit until June; hence the necessity
of late spraying, for it is possible that
these late egg-laying beetles reach the
trees late. If the native plums are not
within her reach the beetle is forced to
accept allied plants of the almond family
to which the plum belongs, such as the
cherry, peach, apricot, etc, and lay her
eggs in their fruits. 1t is of course
possible that the cherries. being so close
akin to the phims. they may be as ac-
ceptablc to her for food as the plums,
but it is hardly probable. Therefore it
IS entirely reasonable that, if we have
plenty of native plums in and around
BUR orchards of other fruits, by
spraying The plums wa will destroy
mis- curculio sufficiently for ali prac-
ieal purposes. and so protect all the
,Jher fruits from her destructive work
ID. 3. Wier. tn A,neric1a Garden
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-15
Japanese Sacred Nuts.

A quantity of japanese sacred nuts,
the first ever brought to this country.
has just been received at Broadway
fruit store. They are called sacred
from the fact that they are used in GER
tain forms of japanese worship. The
nuts are placed on the altar and
ignited. They burn with blush flame
and give of a peculiar odor. They are
rich in oil. and the fumes are supposed
to rise as incense to the gods. They
grow under water. have leaf like
pond lily, and are shaped ike steers
head. with two projecting horns. This
resemblance is SO great that it is diff
cult to believe that they are not carved.
In the raw state they are hard and
tasteless, but when cooked they have
the flavor of boiled chestnuts. They
retain their qualities ten or fifteen
years, and are fit for food when even
twenty years Old.-M y Mail.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-15
AN INDIAN ORATOR.

A Speech which Recalls That OF the.
Famous Chief Logan.
The Cpur d'Alene Indians are said
to be the best behaved in our Territor-
les. The Indian Commissioners who
visited them to treat for part of their
reservation for the Spokanes. say they
have among them a high degree of civ
ilization. Their chief, Seltice, made a.
speech which recalls that of the Indian
chisf, Logan, once so common in the.
school books of the country. He said:
We understand that the paper which
we signed is to go to Washington to be-
seen by the President and the Great
Council. / know your hearts with re-
gard to it, and they are good. How
ever you fix it, it viii be right; bat
plead with you. implore you. | call on
the Great Father, who will hear me,
preserve for US and our children for
ever this reservation, where are our
schools, our churches, our homes, our
graves, our hearts. The Government
has now thought of our claims for our
lost land, and thes have sent you to US.
OF this we are glad, but neither money
nor land outside do we value compared
with this reservation. Make the paper
strong; make it so strong that we and
all Indians living on it shall have it for
ever. We also wish you TO make our
schools and our churches so strong that
they will be here forever for our chill
dren, when we have passed away from
the world and gone to the Great Father
above. - Chicago Times.