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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
ALDERMAN MILLS AS MAYOR.
He Deals Out Justice Heavily in tn,
Police Court

He Deals Out Justice Heavily in the
Police Court.
Mayor McDonough was out OF the city
yesterday and Alderman George ]. Mills
dispensed justice with heavy hand in the
police court.
William Taylor, q negro. interfered with
Policeman MuLken while the latter was in
the discharge of his duty Monday afternoon,
The acting mayor fined Taylor $40 or
twenty days.
Charles Watts and George Adams were
charged with entering the house of A. B.
Miller and raising disturbance. When
Policeman Scully arrested them they cursed
and struck him. Twenty dollars each is
what the fun cost them
Tom Noon, a young white lad, was
charged with cursing Policeman Fahey, the
Bay street park officer. He denied the
charge, and claimed that it was another
boy who was with him. Alderman Mills
fined him IS for being in bad company.
Several other offenders were dealt with
in like manner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

THE GREAT MAJORITY

OF people are musical. and
young people especially a..
easily interested in music
There is no single infuenc.
that is more refining or mo,s
elevating in its tendency.
A good PIANO or ORGAN.
an essential aid to musical
progress. When you wish :,
inform yourself fully as to II.
best instruments to purob...
call at our warerooms, wbs,.
you will find experts PREPARED
to answer any inquiry you NAV
make. We are the sole south
ern representatives of world
renowned CHICKERING. MA
SON & HAMLIN, MATHII
SHEk and STERLING instr,
ments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
TEE GUARDS AT TYBBR.
Nearly 1900 People Attend the
Annual Picnic.

Nearly 1900 People Attend the
Annual Picnic.
The Guards picnic at Tybee yesterday
afternoon was a great success. Nearly ], 500
people attended. The special train at $3.50
o'clock for the Guards and their friends
went down in two sections, carrying
fifteen coaches, ell well filled. The Chat
ham artillery club house was the picnic
headquarters Cobb's band supplied the
music and the large pavilion was filled with
dancers almost continuously from the time
the train arrived until the last train left the
island at ii o'clock.
Stroiiing on the beach waa a popular
amusement with many couples A basket
dinner was served az 8 o'clock, which was
heartily enjoyed by all, the sea breeze PROV
Ing great appetizer. The larger portion
OF the crowd were young people, but there
was no disorder and everything passed of
as nicely as could be desired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
WORK OF THE cHAIN-eANG.
Al Improvement in the Lands East OF
the City.

An Improvement in the Lands East OF
the City.
The two ugly boys on the Thunderbolt shell
road lust north of the Bonaventure road
have disappeared under tile manipulation of
the county chain gang.
Two canals extending from East Savan-
nah, just west of the Cathedral cemetery, to
the Casey canal, through what is known as
"Avondale," have been dug, one passing
through what is known as the "horse
tavern" and the other through the bog Just
north Of It,
This work and the filling up OF the deeper
portions Of the bogs have made decided
change In the appearance OF the land, and
will doubtless add 10 its healthfulness and
that Of the adjacent country. The cattle,
however, have begun the usual work OF al.
ing up the bitches, and unless they are
fenced out or the bitches fenced IN the
money expended on these improvements
viii have besn wasted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
OPTICAL DHLUSIONs.

Guessing of Distance on Water.
1t is strange what ridiculous guesses are
made by landsmen as to distances on the
water. Nine out of ten will make the most
ludicrous mistakes both ways. Some guess
absurdly too much, and others make as
great errors in the other extreme.
Passengers on the Crescent City yesterday
afternoon were greatly amused by the
guesses as to the width Of the Wilmington
river. As good authorities as Mai Tilton
and Capt Oemler place the width of the
river by actual measurement at 5000 feet.
which is over a half mile, just in trent Of
Wilmington Island, where the lots will be
sold OF Thursday, May 28.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
SOUNDED FOR THE FIRST TIME.
The Independent Presbyterian Churcl
Bell Rung Last Night.

The Independent Presbyterian Church
Bell Rung Last Night.
The new bell Of the Independent Presby-
terrain church was swung in the steeple
yesterday. Last night at o'clock 1t was
tested. Its tone is quite similar to that of the
old bell, which was destroyed in the fire. AS
it sounded its clear, sweet notes on the night
air everybody recognized it and was de-
lighted to hear the sound, which to many of
the older inhabitants brought back wildly
pleasant recollections OF the past, when
they listened for the old bell of the hide
pendent church.
The bell is about 5 feet high and weighs
1000 pounds, including the yoke, which
weighs 300 pounds. 1t was cast in the No
Shane bell foundry in Baltimore. 1t was
presented 90 the church by Mrs. Mills and
bears the inscription:
%'''''''''''''. s'''''.'ss..s.I.ss..N
In Loving Memory
of
ALFRED B. MILLS
The church will be dedicated OF Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
ALL FRONT LOTS.
Plenty OF Corner Lots.

Those who have obtained a plat Of the
Wilmington lots and ex amined the ground
will be struck by the variety Of frontage
offered by the peculiarities of the Island.
A short trip Of fifteen minutes from the
Bolton street depot TO Thunderbolt by rail.
and thence half hours run by steamer to
the Island affords q most charming trip.
The Island is all front, and IL is difictIIt DO
decide which is the best. Many on the pic-
MO yesterday made selections, some pre-
ferring one frontage and some another. All
agreed that any Of the lots were worth buy.
Ing, and that Wilmington has o grand
future.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
TO plspel Colds

Headaches and fsyers, 10 cleanse the sys-
tenn sffsctuAlly, yet gently, when positive or
bilious, or when the blood IL impure or slug
gisb, 70 permanently cure hRbitual c0nsti.
patton, 70 awaken tue kidneys and liver b
q healthy activity, without irritating or
weakening them, use Syrup Of Figs.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
T6 Ba TRI q .To.MoRRow.
The Bond Suits Against the Merchants
'ej'tD National Bank

@11o 41kOI
' 81, National Bank.
The Carhart and Guilmartin suits against
the Merchants National Bank for the re-
coveryaof the bonds alleged to have been
stolen by Cashier Gadsden will be tried in
the city court Tomorrow. Charles n.
West, Esq, represents the plaintiffs and
Erwin, ddBignon &'tChisholm the Mer-
chants bank.
Both Mr.. Carhart and Mr.. Guilmartin
are in the city. The trial will be one
of the most interesting ever before a Sa-
vannah court, as some or the finest legal
points are involved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

If You Want to Meet Cheap
Or low prices on first-class stylish clothing
and furnishings, B. b. Levy & Bros is the
place. No shoddy, stale stock to work off
on confiding customers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

opposed to him. DIR. Brooks is a man of
very strong opinions and he always takes
occasion TO express them in fearless aud
apparently aggressive manner. He has not
acquired popularity by this course, and
40 not think his election will be confirmed
by the house of bishopsn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
LOCAL PERSONAL.

w. ID. Logan Of the Bradstreet Company
left Savannah for Atlanta last night.
K l. Wylly will leave to-day by the
steamship City OF Birmingham for a
months vacation north.
K w. Gamble, representing Joseph 81.
Coates q Co., cotton buyers, left yesterday
Tor the north, where he will spend the sum-
mer.
Gen. and Mrs. George P. Harrison, of
Opelika, Ala, are at the De Soto. The gen
eral is an old Savannahian and commanded
a Savannah regiment, the Thirty second
Georgia, before he became a brigadier.
Dean Newman, president and manager
OF the Standard Manufacturing Company.
has resigned the management of the COM
pany, and will leave for the north to-day
on an extended tour for his hee.th, which
has been greatly impaired. Mr.. Newman
will remain north under advice of his ply
stefan, probably during the entire summer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Tybee is a delightful place to spend
pleasant afternoon. Make up a party, 20
down and get an oyster roast. -Ad.a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
Reliable Drugs. Fanc,

HSOIIaDIo Drugs, rdHcy ArticIeS,
Fresh seed, perfected eyeglasses, pure
candy. Reasonable prices. Patronize
Heidt's. Prescriptions specialty.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

chappsd hands and ohilblains are very
UNPLEASANT oompegiops, but by uss Of sano-
dine you ean b. reiieFed " thom.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

should glance a. oar local page, seventh
column, aud read "ieyyis Bsdnesaay."
The sumner ebenee ~ ga boys aud chi.
dfeps shift salsts fgf 3 ssus IA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Mems nightshirts, of light cambria, cool
for Summer, all sizes, at LaFar's.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Puff bosom shirts, lawn and Scotch goods
at LaFar's.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Neghge shirts, elegant new patterns In
light summer goods, at LaFar's-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Chinese helmets. light Bombazine hats. at
LaFars.-A1.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Beautiful Madras and cheviot shirts ONLY
81 so at LaFar's-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Pictures in great variety and all prices.
N. T. Taylor, 1876 York street-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN s IRON BITTERS

Buy fashionable. first-class Summer cloth.
Ing At b. H. Levy q Bro. : al prioos lower
than poor clothing sili cost you. AL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
Next SATURDAY.

NeXt Saturday
Will be white and fancy vest day at B. n.
Levy & Bro. 's-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Fine gloria and silk umbrellas, all sizes,
at LaFar's.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Bathing suits, gymnasium suits and shoes,
at LaFar's.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
Today To-day 1

The GREAT SALE OF BOYS AND Grill
DREs's SHIT WAISTS
AT WEDNESDAY," PRIcEs
81 Is. II. LEVY a. BRoia.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

Every tissue of the body, every bone
muscle and organ, is made stronger and
more healthful by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

gFYvN hte AZ worn 0ils, really GOOD ~ moth
~ y y general debility Try
ohOH&fs NOR BfTTEHs.
~ w. GUS you fieanke Fstar AFeE, sld R1Ee
Rgoa aplselils.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
PICKING UP THE WAITS,

The church will be dedicated OF Sunda
June Z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Cheese PAIRING,

Cheese parings-are they worth hoard
ing? Certainly not, and yet thousands
find in them an interesting occupation.
1t is singular fact that there are many
persons who spend all their time in pc
nuriously saving scraps, the accumu-
lated value of which is OF no consequence
whatever, yet Who will now and again
give away large sums of money. Some
even will regularly subscribe to charita-
BILE objects sums a small percentage of
which would alter all their human rela-
tons, and make number of fellow NOR
tails who come in contact with them
happy day by day. Which is the wiser
to endow q Charity with capital G,
mind) for strangers OF to show charity
at home?-New York Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
A LITTLE LOVE SONG.

year ago today, my love,
My heart was full Of care;
The gathered grief of long. long years
Seemed more than l could Lear.
The past was all SO fraught with pain,
The present dim with woe,
The future looked SO DARK to me,
One little year ago.
Thought to tread my lonely path
In silence, all alone;
No friend to cheer with kindly word,
No hand to clasp my own;
No dream or hope Of light or love
To bless my Swallowed way.
All, well! 'Tis said, "the darkest hour
Is Just before the day"
So, when my deepest night had come,
And life was well nigh gone,
Heavens own kind care sent you, my dear,
To herald in the dawn.
The tender touch OF loves own hand
Rent every cloud away,
And heaven swung dazzling down to me,
a year ago today.
And now those gentle eyes of blue
Look lovingly in mine;
And strong, brave hands, with kindly clasp
My trembling ones entwine;
And onward now with happy heart,
walk LIES joyous way,
And bless the boon which came to me
A year ago today.
Matte Dyer BriCts in New York Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Knows Only Two Tunes.

Speaking of music, here is true story
of well known and greatly esteemed
Boston journalist to round out with:
The journalist is so far from being o
musician that he is accused of being des-
titute Of The sense of tune. One time he
was rallied on this point by lady of his
acquaintance, who asked him point
blank:
SIS it true. Mr.. A, that you don't know
one tune from another
ut is fact" he said, that l can't
readily distinguish tunes apart. There
are only two tunes that I really know
Well"
"What are they?"
"Old Hundred and the long meter
oxology!'-Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Sitting E,~l,s WAR Club.

The killing of Sitting Bull, the famous
Indian chief, recalls the fact that Mr..
Max L. Dickersol is the proud possessor
of this great chiefs private war club.
Mr.. Dickerson secured the clIb from
Elroy Post, IL scenic artist in the employ
of the Union Pacific Railroad company
who received it rs q present from Sitting
Cull himself. Mr.. Post was doing some
work for the railroad company at the
time in and around Sitting Bulls head
quarters, and the chief took a great
liking to him, but would have nothing
to do with the rest of the men, although
there were six in the party. He took
Mr.. Post I'll through his camp, intro
duced him TO different Indians, and
made things as pleasant for him as pos
sible.
In return for his kindness Mr.. Post
painted for Sitting Bull two large pict-
ures of his two favorite ponies, Dry
Camp and Never Fret, which so pleased
the old chief that he said he would like
to present him with something in return
for the compliment. Noticing a large
war club hanging up in the chiefs tepee,
Mr.. Post said he would like to have it.
Sitting Bull mentioned the fact that the
club was an old relic, had been in serv-
ice over forty years, passed through
numerous battles, and because of its
curiosity he would give it to him. Upon
Mr.. Posts return to Aberdeen, S. D., he
shipped the relic to Mr.. Dickerson, who
now has it on exhibition in one Of the
prominent business places of this city
Shelby Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Where Dirty Hands Are Allowed.

The most noticeable thing about the
American people, in the eyes Of an Aus
tralian recently arrived, is the fact that
they wear their finger nails closely cut
and very clean. La Sidney or Melbourne
even the most aristocratic gentleman
never thinks Of cleaning his finger nails.
and seldom cuts them. Even the lower
classes in the United States take good
care of their nails, which is something
an Australian can scarcely comprehend.
Americans are busy people, and one can
hardly imagine when they find time to
bother with cutting or cleaning their
finger nails.
Another noticeable thing is your illu-
mination of shop windows at night.
After o'clock in Melbourne street the
streets are as dark as cavern, and one
can walk for block or more without
seeing light. Here in San Francisco
there are lights in every window. Even
after the shop is closed the proprietor
leaves electric lights burning to display
and advertise the goods in his window.
A Melbourne merchant would regard
this rs a needless expense.-Interview
with an Australian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Heavy Liabilities.

"Say, girls" said one of trio of young
ladies, "let's go up on this car. The walks
are very slippery"
''Oh, prefer the exercise of walking"
answered one of her companions.
"Well, | DON'T" said the remaining
one, a tall blonde, Tim going to ride"
With little parley the three boarded
the car. They conversed pleasantly un-
til near Pearl street, when, as the con-
ductor approached for their fares, two of
the girls began nervously unbuttoning
their gloves.
Blanche, will you please pay my
fare?' said one, turning to her neighbor.
Il can't. I have only ten cents. But,
said she, turning to the imperial blonde,
twill you pay for us?'
Il haven't a cent" sententiously re-
piled the blonde. And with burning
cheeks the young ladies signaled the con-
ductor aud stepped silently but thought
fully from the car. Their liabilities ex-
ceeded their assets.-Albany Argus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Old Shoes of Royalty.

In Dresden there is said to be on view
a number of boots, shoes and slippers
once worn by e1nperors, kings, queens
and princes, which should be of much
interest 20 relic hunters and shoe col
lectors. \ citizel, of New York is said
to have in his possession shoe and a
sandal which were worn by Queen
Elizabeth more than 900 years ago. The
shoe is in d wonderful state of preserva-
ton. Americans who show such a weak
ness for royalty may be interested to
learn that from the latest accounts one
of our princesses has in her wardrobe a
couple of pair Of shoes to match every
dress, and Q lot Of colored Russia leather,
morocco and black bers'
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
DEAD BY THE TRACK.
While His Loving Mother Waited and
Watched in Vain for Him.

Watched in Vain for Him.
1.-The Western and Atlantic train left
the track last night at McIvor's, and
Richard Mccain, fireman, was killed"
That was the message, almost brutal
in its brevity, that was flashed over the
wires from Atlanta to Brunswick. He
was only a fireman, of small conse-
quence to this matter Of fact world, with
its rush and hustle, and SO a three line
paragraph in the morning papers was
his obituary.
But back of this bare notice of Nc
Claims death is one of the II ost pathetic
stories in the history of railroad ACCT
dents in Georgia. The dead man had a
mother and family who lived in the val
ley of the famous Chickamauga. and
about them centers the pathos of the
story. But let Engineer Adamson. who
stood weeping over the body of his
friend, tell it:
He was good boy" he said Zone Of
the best hearted men in the world. And
he loved his family SO. Every night
when he would run by his home his
mother would put out light to let him
know that all was well, and he would
answer with a light. Last night she
may have watched all night. for he
didn't pass. and no doubt she was trou-
bled with the thought that something
was wrong"
And something was wrong.
While the faithful mother, with her
la1nn of love acha1ne. was strainin2 hef
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19

well, who holds the Balfour -traYennS
fellowship of Cambridge, had at last set
tied the matter. Mr.. Caldwell was sent
out to Australia by the British associa-
ton for the express purpose of studying
the life history of this wonderful Great
ure, a mission which was finally reward
ed in the year above mentioned by the
discovery of the eggs and nest of this
living contradiction of nature.
Gerard krefft, a gentleman sent out
by the British scientific societies about
1880, offered as high as $500 for an egg
Of the platypus without being able to OBJ
tain one. Still the Bushmen Of the re-
gion inhabited by the creature positively
declared that the animal did lay eggs
even if they had failed to produce one at
the request of the scientists, stimulated
by the promise Of $1,000 if they would
produce pair of freshly Matched young.
During kreift's tour of investigation
mum ers OF pl1Jypus were caught, many
| in In pairing season, and diSSected, yet
no tt :ceS of eggs were found. whereupon
scien lists were inclined to believe that
the creatures had been misrepresented
" AAS1i . 'OAAN-t VI Ii SOhilSSSACI Win luS
eggs, and that they were really vivipar-
Gus.
The body of the platypcs resembles
the mole, and is covered with close,
short, grayish brown fur. Like the
beaver, its tail is broad and fattened.
A horny extension of the jaws forms q
beall like that OF a duck, their margins
being sheathed With horn and supplied
with transverse horny plates, two in each
jaw, but these are not true teeth. The
toes are united by membrane or web,
SO that the animal is enabled to swim
with great ease. 1t inhabits small
streams and ponds, living principally, if
not wholly, on insects. When the young
are Matched they are blind and quite
naked. The method by which they OBJ
tain milk from the mother is still OBJ
scure, as the creature has no nipples,
only fiat surface; nor is there any mar
supial pouch, The beak Of the young is
| wholly unlike that of an adult.
IG cost the British association over
$4,000 to ascertain the above facts.
First, the instruments and apparatus
with which Mr.. Caldwell was fitted out
cost CT, 600. Besides that, he spent over
fourteen months in Australia before he
was able to take the coveted peep at the
rare creatures eggs.-St. Louis Republic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19

eyes through the darkness or the mgnr 70
catch CLEAN of the flashing headlight
that announced "all's well'' with her SON,
that son was stark IN death.
The eyes that had watched for the
light in the window that told of the
safety of mother and kindred were glazed
by death. No more would they strain
through the dusk of the valley for the
red ray which conveyed to him mes
sage of love from home.
Richard was dead by the track!
The loving mother, what of her?
Through the dark watches she waited
at the window. in her hand the beacon
that assured Richard of the well being
of the jewels of his heart.
But the rush and roar of the engine,
and the flashing of the headlight through
the sWart reaches of the valley never
came.
The minutes licked slowly by.
Richard is late tonight" thought
the loving woman, "out I'll wait while
longer. 1t is almost like visit from
him to catch glipse Of the headlight.
So she waited I'LL her eyes grew heavy
with sleep.
And Richard was dead by the track.
Finally she said:
''I1l leave the lamp In the window
and lie down while. ! can hear the
roar of the engine in tjrae to wave the
light"
Slumber came unconsiously to the
loving but tired eyes When she awoke
the sun was shooting his silver arrows
through the chinks Of the room. The
faithful heart turned toward the win
dow. The lamp was e1tinguished. The
mother sat up with great eyes staring
at the darkened lamp. A shadow OF
woe came darkling over her, chilling
the warm love currents of her heart.
For-Richard was dead by the track!
Light and love had died together
Brunswick (Ga.) Times.