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The morning call., 1891-10-26
MEN ABOUT TOWN.
Short Stories Gathered From the
Hotel Corridors.
1t Was a Costly Excuse-The Chinese Yer
sion-Carried Out the Boss Orders.
Foster and Garfield.

For many years one of the most familiar
figures about the clubs and on the streets of
ST. Louis was that of George Balm, the mill
ing man and politician, whose death was
announced by telegraph last week. In his
later years Mr.. Balm was in rather strait
ened circumstances financially, but at one
time he was classed among the wealthy men
of a city that abounds in capitalists.
The loss of his fortune was peculiar.
Some six or seven years prior to his death
Mr.. Balm was the owner of the Anchor
Touring mills, the most extensive of their
kind in the West, and representing value
OF nearly three-quarterS of million of
dollars. Their owner was happy go-lucky
fellow, careless in his business methods and
more fond of a quiet bottle with a con-
genial friend than Of close application to
the demands of trade.
The mills were heavily insured, but the
poliey-as policies will OmetimeS-expired
and its renewal was neglected. Within
twenty-four hours Of its expiration fire broke
out in the eDgine-room at night, aud before
the flames could be checked the huge struc
ture was mass of ruins. By this unlucky
accident Mr.. Bain'S entire fortune was
swept out of existence, and he was left. a
middle-aged man, TO begin life anew.
AT lle TIME Oh lne IRE inc IOWHeI was Ut
his club with party or friends and, all I'M
conscious of his loss, he proceeded home in
a carriage at an early hour in the morning.
The wine had been unusually good, and the
result was that Mr.. Balm was in state of
great hilarity. As he alighted from his con-
veyaGce at his gate, the driver said: ~
am very sorry TO hear of your misfortune,
sir"
Misfortune?" inquired the other "What
misfortune is that?"
Have you not heard? Why the Anchor
mills were burned down at midnight, and
are completely destrO yed."
lyon don't tell met And that darned
policy run out too. Well, well, that is a
little hard, but there is one blessing about
it; I've been cudgeling my brains for an
hour 10 find an excuse to give nv wife for
staying out so late, and now | have it. It.
is an i'll wind that blows nobody good" and
he mounted the steps with an unsteady step
and disappeared.
The morning call., 1891-10-26

In the Western Addition there is lady
who is something of social leader, and
who has in her employ Chinese boy of
tender years who is. in some things, I'M
usually bright. He is apt in memorizing
nursery rhymes. and for this reason grew
to be great favorite in his mistress house.
hold. A few days ago she gave tea, and
for the amusement OF her guests she con-
ceive the idea OF exhibiting her Chinese
protege. Accordingly she had him arrayed
in an unique costume. and at the proper
time ushered him into the presence of her
guests to recte Little Bo Peep" in the
words of which she had drilled him with
some little care Her horror can be better
imagined than described when he delivered
himself of the following: "Littee gairlee,
no more sabee him name, ALA same Peek-a-
Boo. losem smalla sheep; no more can find;
somebody say no foola him; bynby come
back; catchem tail back pocket"
The morning call., 1891-10-26

We were little amused one day last
week to see the method employed by one of
our local wQodmen to measure wood. He
had piled the wood up nicely and then Sc
lecting the crookedest stick in the pie, bent
nearly in the form OF bow, lie proceeded
to measure off the foar-foOt lengths. 1t re-
minded us very much Of a story we once
heard of prominent wood-dealer in Stock
ton. When demonstrated with because the
of tho very crooked sticks and explained,
why, madam, you see this wood is very
crooked, If the sticks were only Strengthened
out they wOnd be over four feat long" aud
the woman went her way perfectly satisfied
-Calaveras Prospect.
The morning call., 1891-10-26
THE GORGEOUS FURNITURE
In residence of II. W. Hyman, Esq,
cOMpRrGINr

COMPRISING.
One Magnificent ParlOr Suit in broeaded 6obeIin
tapestry and handsome frames Elegant Easy-chairs
aud Turkish Rockers; odd Chairs covered in
French velour l Magnificent Oak Parlor Table aud
Brc-a- BrAc; Royal Wilton and Body Brussels Car
pets nearly new, throue bout the house; Genuine
Daghstan Rugs; Applique and Irish Point-Lace
Curtains; Fancy Pole COrnces. Ornaments, Pict-
ures; Willow Rockers l Fancy Marble Clock.
with cathedral chimes Fancy Carved Clock, runs
days: Very Elegant Hall Hat-stand, with French
plate mirror, made 10 order; 1 Magnificent Walnut
Chamber Suit, with French Bevel-plate Mirrors and
Tennessee Marbles Oriental Lounges: l Fine
Chamber Suit In fancy polished OAK; Fine Walnut
Chamber Suit, beveled mirrors aud fancy marbles:
Three quarter Chamber Suits: Best Hair ana Spring
Mattresses: Choice Blankets; large assortment OF
Pillows, Bedding, etc. Dining-room furnished In
Oak Pl eces Linoleum in kitchen; Laundry Arti-
cIes new Paragon Cook stove: Crockery. Glass
ware Silyerpiated Ware and other choice articles.
Terms-CASH. GEO. +. LAMSON. AuctIoneer.
The above Furniture has been In use but short
time, and is in hrstclasS condition. Fine house
and lot for sale. oc26 Ut
The morning call., 1891-10-26

An exchange says that Humboldt calcu-
lated the mean level Of North America to be
74S feet above the sea, and he found that in
100000 years the whole Of North America
might be worn down to the sea level.
The morning call., 1891-10-26
THE MILLS BUILDING.

her money for her fare and expenses; and
not only this, but paid her wages regularly.
until two months later, her strength tailed
her utterly, and death nancy outh's Com
DaDion,
The morning call., 1891-10-26
THE ENTIRE ELEGANT FURNITURE

Hotel Marlborough, cor. Second and Folsom Sts.,
COMPRISING
French Plate Mante Mirrors. in gold, Gilt and
walnut frames: a large aud varied assortment OF
Walnut Frame ParlOr Suits; Easy, Reception and
Turkish Chairs; Patent Rockers, Sofas Bed and
Oriental Lounges. upholstered In French Tapestry,
Brocaded SILK. Crimson Embossed Plush Raw SILK
and Cashmere Lace Curtains; Cornces aad Poles;
lnIaid Walnut Mlrror-back Marble-tup Sideboaris:
Etageries; Whatnots; bookcases and Desks Lii
brary, BaIZe Top. Walnut and Marble-top Tables:
Walnut and Oak Folding Beds: Twenty-Five inlaid
Walnut, Mahogony, Ash and OAK Wardrobes and
ChenonierS; twenty-five InIaid Walnut MarbIe-top
Chamber suitS; Double and raree-quarter Walnut
Beds ead:; Clipper, Spring and Curled-hair Top
Mattresses; Bedding, Toilet aud Crockery; Body
Brussels and Tapestry Carpets and Rugs; Exten-
sion Tables: Dining Chairs; Platedware: Cutlery:
Cr0ckery and Kitchen Utensils. etc.: Fine Iron
Safe; Gas Fixtures and Globes, etc.
WILLIAM BUITEkFIELD, Auctioneer. 4l2
Pine street. oc26 AZ
The morning call., 1891-10-26
AUCTION SALES.
M. J. SIMMONS, AUGTIONEER,
WILL SELL THIS DAY,

WILL SELL 1hIo Dai'
MONDAY, October rs. 1891 at II o'clock a. NJ, at
1857 Market street, between Sixth and Seventh.
ALL OF THE RICH AND ELEGANT PARLOR,
BED AND DINING ROOM FURNITURE, Grand
Rosewood Plano, French Plate Mantel Mirrors,
Splendid ODD Paror Upholstery. Fine Steel Engrav
ings. Fine Administer ana Body Brussels Carpets
Rugs, etc, the former contents OF three elegantly
furnished residences, comprising In part: one
Grand Rosewood Plano: Elegant ParlOr Sets in
brOCaded satin aud other fancy covers; French
Plate Aiautel Mirrors; odd Pieces of Fine Parior
Upholstery; Fancy Tables; Walnut. Cherry and OAK
Bedroom Sets with nne French MlrrOrs; Fine Mir
ror-door. Walnut and OAK Folding Beds; Spring
and Hair Mattresses; Down Pillows; Fine blankets
and other Bedding: Walnut and oak SidebOardS
and Extension Tables: Fine MirrOr-doOr, Walnut
Wardrobes Bookcases; Extra Fine Body Brussels
aud Administer Carpets aud Rugs; Fine Ranges and
other Household Goods.
1t NJ. j. SIMMONS. Auctioneer
The morning call., 1891-10-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TOMORROW.

Tueshay....... October 81, 1891,
AT IL O'Clock - 81, on the premises.
1920 Washington St., Near Van Ness Ave.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
quent crags jut out over the water of the

quent crags jut out over the water Of the
river.
One day about five months after the ad-
vent OF the strange combination If wildness
ard beauty, COchita was missed from the
tort, and with others | was detailed TO find
and bring her back. As had 5 zen her fire.
quently near the river, | became possessed
OF the ldea that We would find her en-
sconced IN some of the small caverns in the
rocks at Its edge. | at ones set out up the
river bank, keeping a sharp lookout for the
girl, but at first failed TO discover any
trace of her.
When almost ready to give it up and
report my lack Of success, 1 thought heard
a voice singing a weird mOnotonous air.
CHANGING IN the direction whence the sound
came. was Mortified TO see the object of
my search standing on the outer surface of
a crag which Overhung the river. Her
long hair was streaming in the wind, her
face turned toward the north, aud with her
arms extended at full length she was Groom
ing wild song, which occasionally broke
out into an awful cry OF agony and regret,
rearing TO alarm her, | sat mOtionleSs on
my horse waiting for the end to come.
Suddenly she threw her arms in the air and
with the most appalling shrek ever heard
sprang from the rock and was dashed to
pieces III the rapids below. her body disap-
pearlng In the angry waters as they swept
remorselesSly to the ocean. No trace of the
singular creature was ever found, and but
little was known of her people, who were
supposed TO be living in Mexico"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
FLAws IkI ersE RIpPEkn TaaoaY.
Some Facts That Suggest "Frenchy"
Nay Not ba Csr1sltv


Some Facts That Suggest -Frenchy"
Nay Not bs Guilty.
New YORK, May S.-Despite the efficient
work of the police, says the Press, the sDlu-
ton Of the Shakespeare murder mystery
seems to be nearly as far eff as at any time
during the investigation. The prevailing
opinion is that the police have a weak case
against "Freuchy." Even Inspector Byrnes
declines 20 say that "Frenchyn committed
the murder. When seen yesterday he re-
fused to pass an opinion on the theories
drawn from his statement of the previous
day. The only thing that remains to be
done now, he said, lis TO find the man who
occupied the room with old Shakespeare ~
There are weak points in the chain the Do
lice have forged, even If "Frenchy' be the
guilty man. Inspector Byrnes told of find
Ing blood on the door Of room 81, on both
sldes OF the door, on a chair and on the bed
clothes in room S3. These blood marks on
the doors, ne said. had since been cut ont.
On the morning after the murder, before
the body had been disturbed, a reporter
made thorough examination Of the room
in which the butchery was committed, as
well as of all other rooms on that Eoor
There was not drop of blood on any part
of the door of 81, nor anywhere in the room
a footfrom the bed. except what was found
on the wOmao's clothes heaped in a corner
There was no blood on tue door Of room ;i3,
nor on the chair or bed, nor were there at
that time any fresh cuts in either door that
would indicate that pieces had been re-
moved
The inspector also advanced the theory
that the blood mark on "Frenchy's" left
shoulders was due to the woman's grasping
him there in her struggles. THIS is dis
proved by the fact that there was no blood
On her hands. The pallor of death was upon
them, unrelieved by single crimson mark.
She is believed to have been past struggling
before the murderer began to carve.
Sheriff Goldner of Queens county yester-
day notified Inspector Byrnes that he hal
some information which might be valuable
to him. Detective Sergeants McNaught
and Mulholland were sent to the Queens
county Jail, where they learned that
"Frenchy," during his term of imprisou-
ment there, had quarrel with two other
prisoners, during which be drew a knife.
Since ''Frenchy's' arrest, the prisoners with
which he quarreled have told the sheriff
that the knife which "Frenchy" had au-
swered the description OF the one with
which the old woman was murdered. Yes
terday the officers showed them the knife
found in the East River hotel. They said
that if that was not "Frenchy's" knife
that the one he had was an exact counter
part Of it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
Eczema on a Bow.
sufIerings Intense. Head Nearly Raw.
Body Covered With Sores. Cured ~
by Cuticura Remedies

Messrs. STEVENS & BRUNER, Monroe, n. c.:
Dear htrS-About two months ago, on your
recommendation, bought bottle of CUTICURA
REsoLvENT, one box CUTIcURA SALvE, and one
cake OF CUTIcURA SOAP, for my son, aged thir-
teen years, who has been afflicted with eczema
TOR q long time, and am pleased to say that
believe the remedies have cured him His
suferings were intense, his head being nearly
raw, ms ears being gone except the griStle and
his body was covered with sores. HIS condition
was frightful TO behold. The sores have now
all disappeared, his skin is healthy, eyes bright
cheerful in disposition, and is working every
markable cure, aud the doubling ones are
requested to call or write me, or any of my
ueighbors. WM S. STEPHENSON
Winchester z. o., Union Co n c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
ME BAHY CRoCoDILEs.

"On quitting the eggs the. infant croco-
dies are led to the water by the mother,
who feeds them with food which she her
self disgorges and otherwise shows great
solicitude for their safety. The male takes
no part in rearing the young, but is said, on
the contrary, to attack and devour them
when he can. Fishes and turtles are also
very fond OF young crocodiles, and even by
human beings the eggs. in regions where
they are found, notwithstanding their
musky flavor are much priced as a comesti-
bic, being nearly as large as those of a
goose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
Cuticura Remedies

Efect daily more great cures Of humors and
diseases of the skin, scalp and blood than all
other remedies combined. CUTIcURA. the great
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pimply, and blotchy diseases OF the skin, scalp
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
Dismguring l1umors.

have been a terrible sufferer for years from
diseases of the skin aud blood, and have been
Obliged to shun public places by reason of my
dlshguring humorss Have had the best of ply
sicans and spent hundreds of dollars, but got
no relief until used the CUTIcURA REMEDIES
which have cured me, and left my skin as clear
and my blood as pure as a child's.
IDA MAY BASS,
Olive Branch p O. Miss
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
VARNISH STAINS.
CAMPBELL'S VARNISH STAINS.

It is the only article that has ever been pro-
duced by which housekeeper can satisfacto-
rily restain and varnish with ONE application
and with ONE COAT all kinds Of Household
Walnut. Mahogany, Rosewood, Light OAK.
Vermilion, Ebony, making 1t look as good as
new. The expense Is slight, ss it is nut up and
sold in Half Pint Cans at 30 cts. and in Pint
Cans at so cts. either the above shades If
you do not ind this at pour dsdiers', ASK him
to order ii for you. For sac at retail in Sa-
vannah by LLOYD & ADAMS, and LIPPMAN
BROTHERS,. Wholesale Agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
SANITARY PLUMBING
The Destruction Of
Pompeii

Is nothing compared to the
destruction of health by i'm
perfect plumbing.
We have the most perfect
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and sewers, and the best of
workmen for correcting any
evil.
You must say that our
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Try US, and if you are not
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cnything.
SAVANNAH PLUMBING CO.,
$50 Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
A WELCOME GUEST.

''Of course every one has heard, what is
quite true, OF the bird-a small black
headed plover-which is welcomed by the
crocodile as gue't who will rid its mouth
of leeches by walking in and pecking them
out. Humboldt, the great naturalist
speaks of having frequently seen the huge
reptiles lying basking in the sunshine with
open jaws, motionless, their uncouth bodies
covered with birds Even the flesh OF
crocodiles is often eaten as food
though European epicures have declared
that it has combined flavor of rotten fish
and musk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
ANCIENT AND MODERN.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-06
A DIVINITY OF THE NILE.

"The crocodile of the Nile was regarded
by the ancient Egyptians as divinity. At
Memphis and other cities temples were
raised in its honor, where live crocodies
were kept and the saced reptiles were
reared with greatest care, fed luxuriously
and adorned with costly trinkets They
were made perfectly tame aud took part IN
the religious professions and other cere-
monies performed in their honor. When
dead their bodies were embalmed, and ex-
tensive catacombs filed with such reptiian
mummies have been discovered at Maabdeh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-07
Asssrs. Raymond & Whitcomb's
Tours through Mexico,

In their long list of tours nothing has
become more popular than Messrs. Ray
mond Whitcomb's admirably planned
excursions to Mexico. The last tour of
the season is announced in another column.
with Tuesday. March 10. as the date of
departure. The party will make the trip
in an elegant train of Pullman palace
cars, which includes not only sleep
ing cars and dining car. but also bar
bers shop. bathroom, library, etc. The
passengers will be limited to the accommo-
dations of three cars, every person being en-
titled to double berth (half section. By
having practically "hotel on wheels, the
travellers will be enabled to visit many
places rarely seen by other tourists. All
the principal cities will be inspected, and
there will be numerous side trips. the
whole journey being arranged upon 4
special time schedule. so that every pict-
uresque portion of the route will be seen
by daylight Eight days will be devoted to
the CITY of Mexico alone. The route
southwark will be ria Cincinnati, Birm-
ipsham. New Orleans. Houston, Galveston,
and San Antonio, and the return Wis Ell
Paso, Las Vegas Hot Springs, and Kansas
City. The March party will omit the visit
to California. Descriptive circulars. eithe r
of the Mexico tours or of the California
trips, of which there will be two in March
and one in April together with .ight-seeipg
tours through the Pacific Northwest and to
Alaska. may be obtsined of Raymond &
Whtcomb, 296 Washington street, opposite
School street, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-07
Tar DAHA's SARsAPARLLA!
MAINE FARMING NOTES

Mr.. Eli c. Merriam OF Belfast, own
a farm of liz acres. He says nothing
will improve farm like flock of sheep
and he will put as many sheep on hi
place as the farm will support.
The annual meeting of Aroostool
County Agricultural Society was held Al
Grange Hall, Houlton, last SATURDAY
afternoon. The reports Of the secretary
and treasurer were accepted, after which
the following officers were elected: Presi
dent, S. W Porter secretary, Ira J Porter
treasurer, Almon II. Fogg trustees. iona
than Benn, Hodgdon. Geo W. Mckinley
Houlton. Kendall Jackins, Hodgdon
|. l.. Adams, Smyrna, Herbert Cove
Linneus, Geo. II. Gilman, and Geo. F
Merritt, Houlton. 1t was voted to hol,
the next show and fair Wednesday an,
Thursday, Sept. 80 and Oct. l, at Mapl
Grove Park.
The most Of the farmers have sole
their apples, with the exception of tn
Russet variety, which will be held 70
the spring trade. This has been grea
year for those fortunate enough to seeur,
a good crop as the prices have rule,
high, standard varieties being in demand
at 81 per barrel, delivered a
the shipping points. Most O
the fruit is delivered at the twt
Belgrade stations and at Riverside
some also going from Vassalboro. TIL,
Russets which can be kept severa
months longer will probably bring $
per barrel. Who says that orchar,
culture in kennebec county does no
pay SidRey corfespo ndent WaterrH
Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-07
'DASA's, ABsoLUrELY CURES DISEASE
Interest ia Sheep Farming.

We are glad to notice largely in
creased interest in the sheep bushes:
and to see that it is not confined to any
single portion of the country. We arr
confident that, even when wool is com
paratively low in price, sheep can b,
made profitable OH the average farm
But there is one thing concerning thi
business which should always be KEEP
in mind. This is that the breed must b,
adapted to the soil and climate of tn
region in which it is to be kept. Goo
care and skilful feeding will overcome
many obstacles, but will not bring sue
cess where the characteristics of the
breed are such as to make it unsuited
to the conditions under which it must
exist. 1t is not absolutely necessary
that the ewes should be thoroughbred
but they should be of good stock ano
the ram ought invariably be of pure
blood. IL these conditions are complied
with, and care is taken through sue
ceeding generations in breeding from
the very best animals in the flock, it
will take but short time to secure q
fine lot of sheep which, if protected
from dogs and other enemies, may be
easily made a source of considerable
profit. Daiymnu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-07

II. Pntes asked b b excsssd Arso 70
taas On The sdjounment question. NJ,
Neele Of Lewiston moved that be be no
sxeused, but while he motion vas heinz
carried Af. PsFtss escaped, and though thu
nsssssssr vss dispatched for him, be dill
NJ sppsss snsiI de vote fefssisg to ex.
c1ss him vas fecocsidsred.
Before DE committee On education
Prot. p. W. c. wistn Of Levans sd,o-
esssd IN appropriation Of $500 per year
Tor the Souefset Academy ut Athsns. He
sisted that the school had recently sddeS
college preparatory course and that its
location warranted the assertion that il
could be made 8 school Of over 100 pupils.
Befofe the committee on State land.
4. h. Chase Of Lexington, chairman Of
the skovhegsn County Commissioners.
sdvecsted N appropriation Of $1,000 for
repairs on the Fosd through Dead River
and ethef plantations. This road 10 the
only means Of access TO large tracts Of
timber Lands, and the sparse population are
unable 10 repair IL without sid.