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The morning call., 1891-08-11
Gave HimseIfUp.

While in very intoxicated condition.
George Beckwith gave himself into the Gus
tady of the Seventeenth-street Station yes
terday, saying he had stolen timers tools
from George Grogger, at $40 Grant avenue.
The police locked him up for drunk"
which was self-evident, and investigated
the confession. which was found to be true.
Grogger is a maker of gas machine and
BeckWith worked for him at one time
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COUNT BALLESTRoAi.


The Alleged Heir Former Resident of Marin
County.
SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 1O.-Count Wolfgang
Won Ballestrom, who is reported to have
fallen heir to half million dollars, is quite
we'll known here. About two years ago he
resided on the outskirts of the town, and
after that moved into town, where he fur
uished cottage in gorgeous style He was
something of an artist and made a number
of very credItable views of Marin County
scenery. Occasionally he would receive
remittance from tue old country and he was
lavish in its expenditure, presenting his
friends and acquaintance with tokens OF his
esteem. Won Ballestron was very ecceu-
trio person and nobody could thoroughly
fathom him,
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A Harvester Wreckad

TEHACHAPI, Aug. 1O.--A disastrous run
away occurred here to-day, killing two
horses and wounding several more. Twenty
four horses. drawing the combined har-
vester of A. P. Hanly, were frightened at a
wagon which was passing. became unman-
ageable and started across the field at d
breakHeck pace, turning the big machine
over and completely wreckng it. The
driver escaped, but two of the horses were
killed.
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Northern Circuit Races.

WILLOWS, Aug. 10.-The races of the
northern circuit, which includes Willows,
Red Bluff, Chico and Woodland, commence
here tomorrow. The races are all filled
with California horses. The track is in
superb condition and is said by competent
judges to be now one of the fastest tracks
in California. The weather Is favorable
and everything points to one of the most
successful meetings ever held in Northern
California
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TEHACHAPI, Aug. 10.-Helper Engine 81,
while returning toward Bakersfield this
morning struck huge landslide on the loop
nine miles west of here and was thrown into
the ditch. The engineer and fireman es-
capped serious injury, bnJ the engine is n
wreck. The track was clear thirty minutes
before the accident occurred. Trains will
probably be delayed seven or eight hours.
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Killed hY a Train.

HAYwARDs, Aug. 10.-Mrs. William
Bliss, wife of the noted deer-hunter was
killed instantly at Niles by the o'clock
train Sunday morning this side of the bridge
The family reside close to the track, and
she had grown accustomed to the sound of
the cars. The train threw her twenty feet
in the air and cut one OF her arms off, be-
sides otherwise managing her. She was
dead when picked.up. She.was the mother
Of six children
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at his window watering some flowers. The
watering-pot was knocked out Of his hand.
He himself felt no shock, Servants In a
garden were also struck by lightning. It
bad the effect to make them blind, deaf and
dumb. However. by care these senses were
restored. Some guests at wedding ban
quet became deaf for a few moments just
as the inevitable long-winded speech-maker
on such occasions was coming to the point
of his OratioD Fly
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F. w. Gray was taken to the new City
Hall Police Station yesterday while suffer-
ing from delirium tremens. AT 4 o'clock he
attempted to hang himself in the cell. but was
prevented by timely discovery. In two hours
more he would have been released, it being
thought he was over the worst of the par
oxysm. He took a pocket handkerchief,
tied 1t about his neck and then to bar,
and allowed his weight to bear upon it,
After being cut down he raved like
maniac Tor hours
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MRS. L. R. sAWTELLE.

Mrs. Leila Robinson Sawtelle well known as
an authoress and member of the Massachusetts
bar, died at Amherst, New Hampshire yester.
day morning. For many years Mrs. Sawtelle
was a writer for the press of Boston and Ia bot n
branches OF her profession. an authoress and
as lawyer, she met with unqualified success
In 1884 she closed her law business In Boston
aud removed 10 Seattle, and during her residence
there she wroIe a legal work entitled The Law
Of Husband and Wife" which was subsequently
published by Il Boston house. Last year she was
married 10 Mr.. SawIelle, and during her wedding
trip she was admitted 10 practice before the
Supreme Court III Seattle.
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California,

1.-THE New City Directory up to Date"
began its last week last evening, and from
the very satisfactory attendance it looks as
If the engagement would be played out to
well-illed houses. There were a number
Of changes in the business and the farce, as
well as new songs, giving 1t an air of
novelty.
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RAILROAD COLLISION.
An Engineer and Fireman Attacked By E,
cited Italians

An Engineer and Fireman Attacked By Ex-
cited Italians.
New HAVEN Comm, Aug. 1o.-Nlne
Italian laborers were seriously injured two
fatally, in railroad collision near Bran
ford, on the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad, this morning. Those in
jured were of party of fifty Italians in the
caboose at the end of the gravel train. This
car was run into by the engine of the freight
train. The engine ran through the car be-
fore it stopped. The engineer and fireman
jumped and saved their lives, only to almost
lose them soon. after at the hands of the
wrathy foreigners, who gathered about
them. The fireman was knocked down by
piece of coal, but escaped. The engineer
fought his way through the crowd of Italians
with bar Of iron and sought safety in the
ticket-office
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MAYFIELD, Aug. 10.-Miss Fletcher and
Miss Pearson. the Directors OF the prepara-
tory school for girls of the Stanford Unit
verslty. have arrived. and will at once take
possession of the residence on the univer-
sity grounds called Adelante Villa, which
work of the school will begin on Septem-
Der 10th
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Joseph Roth, a welI-anowu member OF the
Fiench colony, died on Sunday morning from
paralysis OF the brain. Mr.. Roth has been
member OF The mercantile community OF this city
for about thiGty-hYe years and for many years
Tho firms name, Roth & Videau, Wholesale
and retail iiquor-dealers, was held In high
esteem. The deceased was native Of
Niederbrouu. Alsace, was aged 60 years and 3
months, aud left surviving him a widow, three
daughters and Two brothers. Tile funeral will
take place this forenoon from 1908 Post street.
and the remains VIII be Inferred In The Home OF
Peace Cemetery al San Mateo Mr.. Roth had
been Nlce-PreSident ana Secretary of tile French
Benevolent Society, one OF the charter members
OF Seminole Tribe. No. "a, l. .. Il. NJ, an houor.
airy member of Lafayette Guard President OF
lhe Alliance Franchise and member OF the
French Club and OF the Tyre FrancaIse.
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In a Badly Battered Conait,on

An elderly man named James Kincaid
was found by the police last night in a
badly battered condition. Kincaid claimed
to be molder, and TO be working in the
Union Iron Works. and said that he had
been assaulted by felIow-craftsmen, The
injured man was taken in the patrol wagon
to the Receiving Hospital, where an exam
ination showed that lie was badly cut and
cont used about the face and head
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A "Rold Rurc1orvu w.

Some one smashed pane of glass in the
show window Of E. I. Aliens gun-store, at
16 Market street. yesterday morning.
Nothing was taken, and the matter was not
even reported to the police. yet an evening
sheet considered it Of sufficient moment to
issue an extra with a thrilling story of a
"hfId hnrplnrvO
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Alfred Fuhrman,s Assault.

The examination of Alfred Thurman,
charged with an assault with deadly
weapon, for having struck Rupert Manuel
with cane during row near Judge Heb
bard's courtroom, was commenced yester-
day. After several witnesses were heard
Judge Morley continued the hearing until
IN pnorrnw
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In,urance on the Alioia.

81. Julius Conradt has sued the California
Insurance Company 10 recover $500, the
amount Of a'policy of insurance on the YES
sci Alicia. which was wrecked in February
OF this year while on voyage from Aus
tralia TO this port. A similar suit for $4,000
has been entered against the Union Insur-
nnce C0mpanv
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Thrown Frnm a Horse

NORTH SAN JUAN, Aug. 1o.-Ex-County
Supervisor N. Brophy was thrown from his
horse, near his mothers house, ut Cherokee.
four miles distant from this place, and sus-
tanned the fracture of an arm, and was
otherwise considerably bruised. He was
brought home here this noon.
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Small-Pox in Nevada

CARSON, Aug. 10,-Two cases of small
pox at the Stewart Institute are e,neuent.
Superintendent Gibson has ordered nest
house built Immediately, and the nlace will
be Guarantined. The Indians have nearly
all left the school '
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In the pools there was active betting.
and Wanda lead for $50 and the field Sc.
1t was $50 O'clock when they came out and
got awar Oh the first scoring. Wanda led
all the way, Franklin crowding her to within
the stretch when Lee took hand in the
game but could not reach her. the daughter
of Eros winning by three lengths, in 2:10
with Franklin third. 1t was n great race.
well trotted out, and most interesting to all.
Wanda reduced her previous record of
2:le15 to earthly x seconds. Under Hickok's
handling $40 never exhibited any desire to
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Store Robbed.

SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 1O.-The general fur
nishing goods store of c. P. Ware was en-
tered by burglars last night. They did not
succeed in making a very heavy haul. The
safe. in which was quite sum of money,
was not disturbed. Mr.. Ware estimates
his loss at less that 500.
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Death Ended His Dissipation.

The remains Of the man who died In a
Sixth-street lodging-house on Sunday night
were identified yesterday as those OF Frank
Moore, a laborer. Some time ago his wife
deserted him and he began a career Of dissi-
patton, ending with his death. The de-
ceased was 20 years of age
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SANTA MARIA. Aug. l0-The stable be-
longing to the Hart House was burned early
Sunday morning. 1t is supposed to have
been the work Of tramps The loss is about
$1,000; no Insurance. -
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Fruit-Drying at Newcastle,

NEWCASTLE. Aug. IA very large crop
OF excellent fruit is now rpening in this
vicinity. Tie state OF the Eastern markets
refards shipments and as result the drying
OF fruit upon an extensive scale is being re-
sorted to. THIS is the first year that New
castle fruitmen have adopted this course.
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Mrs. Carolina Bachnlau. wife of Leopold s.
Bachman, and daughter OF David Stern, OF the
firm of Levi Strauss 81 Co., died at her home,
619 Leavenworth street. on Sunday. Mrs. Bach.
man was born In New York City So years ago.
but came 10 California when very young, and
has spent her life here. Besides her husband
and other relatives she leaves TWO children, a
son and daughter, behind her.
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DR.. Lindsley's Condition

PORTLAND. Aug. 10-Dr. A. L. Lindsey,
VINO was thrown from buggy yesterday
while returning from church stiIi lies nm.
conscious at the residence OF his daughter
in this city. His condition is regarded as
critical ~
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Two Fires.

RED BLUFF, Aug. 10.-A fire Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock destroyed ex-Sheriff
George w. VestiPs slaughter house, two
miles west of town. The loss ia abont
$1,000; no insurance. At IL 80 o'clock this
morning fire in m old barn belonging to
Mr.. Coiley caused loss of about $500; no
insurance.
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Telegraph Extansinn

CARSON. Aug. 10.-Linemen commenced
to put up wire this morning to make con-
nection with the Western Union in Carson
City and the Tallac House.
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For the Profession.

The Kreliug Brothers will give a profess
sional production of the new opera,
"Aquilo," at the Tivol. ON the afternoon of
August Goth current Those Wishing to OBJ
tain tickets will have to apply at the theater
box-oifice on or before August 14th-Friday
next
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The Pine Nut Mines.

CARSON, Aug. 10.-The new Pine Nut
Mining District is Furnishing and buildings
are going up. The excitement is unabated.
The mother vein is said to have been struck
from three to ten feet wide and length un-
known.
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Armed to the Teeth.

Mrs. Edna Mills was arrested last night
on Ellis street with long bladed bread
knife, potato-peeler and pair of scissors
In her hands. She said she was going to
kill her husband, il she could find him.
She was locked up for drunk"
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troublesome Auxiliary Alarms.

An alarm was turned in from Box rs at
7:49 o'clock yesterday morning. 1t was
false alarm, and investigation showed that
it was sent in by the auxiliary system.
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John KreIinx,s Note.

Suit for the recovery of S2229, balance due
on promissory note, has been commenced
here against John Kreling by tile Chicago
Bank-note Company.
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Fishermen, Drowned

ASTORIA. Aug. 1O.-Last night, as the
steamship Mexico was coming over the bar.
she ran into a small boat Containing two
nshermen. The boat was overturned and
the fishermen drowned.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived.

MONDAY, August 10,
stmr Pensacola Kautz 2 days firm San Diego
Stmr Columbia, Bolles, 90 hours from Portland,
via Astoria; pass and mdse, to r K Co.
Movements of Transatlantic Steamers.
PHILADELPHIA-Arriyed Aug lO-Srmr Lord
Oliver. from Liverpool
ANIWERP-Arriyed Aug l0-Stmr Noordland,
from New York.
NEW YoRk-Arrived Aug 1O-stmr Elder, from
Boston.
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS.

rRirtb. marriage and death notices sent by mail
Will not be inserted. They must be handed in al
either of the publication Offices and be Endorsed
with the name aud residence OF persons authorized
to have the same pubIIshed.l
BORN.
SEBLIN-In this city July 20. 1891, to the wife of
JohH C. Sebiin, a
BROMLEY-In this city. August 9. 1891, to the
wife OF L. r. Bromley, a son.
CLIFFoRD-In this city. August 6, 1891, to the
wife of U. S. q. Clifford daughter.
DAVIES-In this city, August z, 1881. to the wife
of e. W. Davies, daughter.
GoLDwATER-In this city, August g. 1891, to the
wife OF b. g. Goldwater, a son.
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SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 10-The brush fire
which started in Coleman's Addition yes-
terday afternoon was subdued early This
morning. About 1000 acres of pasture land
was burned. 1t required the efforts OF
seventy men to gain control Of the fire.
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Suit Against a Conrrecatiou.

Abraham Aronson has in >tituted an action
against the Congregation Shaari Zadek to
quiet title to land un Stockton street, II ear
broadway.
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Temporary Deafness Blessing.

At Bios, France, few days ago there
was violent thunderstorm. A hotel was
struck by lightning. A man happened to be
The morning call., 1891-08-11

entail Opera Companys performance of
"Queen Esther Of Persia" which was given
for all it was worth. 1t is the best opera in
the repertoire of the company.
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Po.tland's Business.

PORTLAND, Aug. lO.-Clearances, S369
600; balances, $4,000.
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Hebraic Opera

mere was an appreciative audience at the
Orpheum last evening to witness tile Oil
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Body Recovered.

ASTORIA, Aug. 1o-The body of Mrs. P.
W. Parker, who was drowned at Clatsup
Beach Sunday. was recovered to-day.
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Bishop Campbell of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church died in Philadelphia Sunday
night, aged 60 years.
The morning call., 1891-08-11
Judge Joachimsen on Deck Again.

Police Court 8 was again open for business
yesterday. Judge Joachimsen having re-
turned from u months tour through the
northern part of the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-24
R. Q. WAY. Committee.
w. s. BOWMAN,

The above resolutions, prepared By the direc-
ton of the ministers association, were adopted
by rising vote at the meeting Of the associa-
ton, April 20, 1891.
J. E I. HOLMES. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-24
SALARY, NOT COMMISSIONS.

The Grand Jury Recommends $4,000
Year for the County Treasurer.
The grand jury tor the March term of
the superior court concluded its labors yes
terday afternoon and was discharged for
the term. The presentments were rather
brief The most interesting portion is that
relating to the county treasurer's office,
which reads as follows:
SIN regard to the treasurer's office, the
grand jury is of the opinion that the conf
pensation now received by the treasurer is
out of proportion to the service rendered.
1t is recommended that our representatives
IN the general assembly be requested to
secure the enactment of law providing
that the treasurer be paid a salary in lieu
of commissions, this salary not to exceed
S., 00O."
A recommendation was also made that
the county commissioners confer with the
city authorities with q view of paviug
Drayton street from State street to South
Broad street with asphalt, as the noise from
vehicles passing over the cobble stones on
Drayton street seriously interferes with the
transaction of business in the superior court
grand jury room.
The budget for 1891 was approved. it
amounts to S187,950
WI. Chaplin, Martin Cooley, NJ. L. Exley
and s. Krouskof were appointed com
mittee to bring to the attention Of the next
grand jury any failure upon the part Of the
road commissioners to make the necessary
repairs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-24
LOCAL PERSONAL.

c. @ LETTER and wife arrived yesterday
on the City of Birmingham from New
York.
Gen. F. King was a passenger on the
City Of Birmingham from New York yes
terday.
Misses Fannie and Leah Patterson of
Jacksonville, Fla, are visiting friends in
Savannah.
J. N. Barnard returned home yesterday
from the north ON the steamship City Of
Birmingham.
Mrs. A. Z. Beendheim and child we're
among the passengers yesterday on the
City OF Birmingham from New York.
Mrs. W. G. Cooper, wife Of the editor of
the Mirror of Commerce, is visiting her
son, J. w. Cooper, at White Springs. Fla.
DR.. J. W. Barlow, a prominent ply sicisn
of Brooklyn, n. Y, is stopping at the De
Soto and will spend Merchants week in
| Savannah.
The first reception of the junior members
of the Young Mems Christian Association
will be held tonight in the association
parlors, from to 10 O'Clock.
Mrs. O'Donoghue, Miss Mary and Miss
Lizzie Killorin, and Miss Kate Grady will
represent the Cathedral school at the meet
ing of the Georgia Teachers Association in
Brunswick next week.
Herbert Wycherley of London, general
manager of Pain & Sons attractions.
arrived in the city yesterday morning and
is stopping at the De Soto. Mr.. Wycherley
will personally superintend the exhibition
of the Last Days Of Pompeii" in Savan-
nah.
Gustave Eckstein, senior member of the
! firm of g. Eckstein & Co., accompanied by
Mrs. Eckstein and their son, left yesterday
| for New York city, their future home. The
change Of residence was one of necessity,
as the firms business has grown to such
proportions as to require Mr.. Eckstein's en-
tire time at that end of the line. Numer-
friends called yesterday to bid them good-by
and wish them success In their new home.
The private musicale by pupils Of Prof.
and Mrs. Leo w. Mehrtens, assisted by Mrs.
]. }. Gaudry and Mrs. Rachel Einstein, at
| Prof. Mehrtens' residence last night was q
very enjoyable and successful one. The
pupils who took part init were Misses 8. and
| NJ. Cohen, Miss May Weichelbaum, Master
| Charley Cohen, Misses Maclean and Mills,
\ Miss Lilly Traub, Master Harry A. Einstein,
Miss Blanche Mohr, Miss Drusie Way, Miss
Bessie Meinhard, Master Cohen, Miss Bessie
| Cooper, Miss Mamie Wilcox, Master Jake
| Smith, Miss Marie Moynelo, Miss Lola
| Moynelo. Mr.. S. Krause, Miss Josie
| Freeland, Miss Lilly Einstein, Miss
| Dorsett. Miss Bessie Cohen, Mr..
| n. Turner, Miss Mamie Platshek, Miss Elise
! Bryan, Miss Black, Miss Bertha Rosenheim
and Miss Virgie Ashley. The singing of
Mrs. Einstein and Mrs. Gaudry elioted much
applause. as did also the piano duet by Mrs.
| Julia Lippman and Mrs Mehrtens.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-24
TIE VETERANS. PARADE.
The Plans For the Observance c
Memorial Day a Little Changed.

The Plans For the Observance OF
Memorial Day Little Changed.
The confederate veterans, after consulta-
ton with Col. Gordon, have decided to
march from their headquarters at the
Chatham Artillery hall and form on
Broughton street. instead of forming in
Wright square in front of the hall The
square, beng divided by the ratings around
the greens, did not allow sufflcient space for
the formation Of both the veterans and the
cavalry. The veterans will form on the
south side of Broughton facing north, with
the center across Bull street. and the right
probably resting on Drayton.
The cavalry will form on the north side
of Bronghton facing south, the line extend.
ing from Whitaker to Drayton.
the line will move at 4 p. nj. The line of
march will be from Drayton street south to
the park extension, where the parade will
form in hollow square around the confed-
crate monument, and the floral offerings
will be deposited inside the railing of the
monument
a large turnout of the veterans in the
city is assured. and advices received by the
committee indicate large attendance from
the surrounding counties also.
AT the conclusion of the memorial serv-
qices the presentation of the flag TO the
Fifth Georgia cavalry will take place. The
flag arrived by express yesterday morning,
AID is now at the Georgia Hussars' armory.
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THE RIVER AND HARBoR.
Happenings Along the Whsrves and
Among the Shipping.

Happenings Along the Wnerves and
Among the Shipping.
The steamer Eliza Hancox arrived vester-
day from Jacksonville. She will run ex-
oursions in this vicinity.
The schooner William Hayes. Capt. Hall,
from New York, with a cargo of railroad
iron and nitrate Of soda, arrived yesterday.
Her captain reports that Wednesday last,
off Frying Pan Shoals ightship, northeast
by north, twenty-five miles distant, he saw
partially burned mast sticking up out Of
the water about fifteen feet, as If attached
to a sunken wreck of some square-rigged
vessel.
An appraisement survey was held on the
schooner Oakland yesterday by Port
Warden Lewis Virgins and Thomas H.
Laird, surveyor. The schooner was dis
charging phosphate rock at the Savannah
Guano Works Wednesday, when one of the
buckets filed with rock fell to the deck of
the schooner. a distance Of some thirty feet,
not having been properly secured, and dam
aged the schooner. Seven deck planks on
the port side were broken, the main beam
and one carlln were broken, ard the decks
and star board side were started. The board
estimated the cost to put the vessel in as
good condition as she was in before the acct
dent at $3.50.