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The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The Star says that for the coming term of district court busy term is expected. The United States business Is rather more than usual, there being fifteen U. s. prisoners in the jail for the grand jury, and the territorial cases will be some- what less than ordinarily, only ten prisoners awaiting the grand jury, against twenty-two for last term. A large number will also be brought before the U. s. grand jury under the Edmunds act,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The stock of paid notes in the Bank of England for five years is T,745,000 in number, and they will fill 13, 400 boxes, which, if placed side by side, would reach 2 miles. If the notes were placed in pile they would reach to a height of 5 miles, orif joined end to end would form a ribbon 12,455 miles long. The superficial extent is rather less than that of Hyde Park. Their or iginal value was over 91,75O,625,- ; 900, and their weight over 903 tons. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
Prof. Howard the eronaut who

Prof. Howard the eronaut who made the balloon ascension here several weeks ago, was killed in Guaymas last Sunday while at tempting another ascension. While only 300 feet from the ground, the balloon exploded and fell upon the parachute with which the professor intended to descend, and prevented its opening. His rapid descent was partly broken by a light wind which was blowing at tl.e time and he was thrown agoinst the warehouse, re- ceiving injuries from which he died short time afterward.-Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The Paris Revue Scientifique, in an article on MT. Lippman's discov- cry of color photography concludes thus: During three years the ex- periments of MT. Lippman have been pursued patiently and ration ally. Nothing has been left to chance, and this is the magnificent part of the discovery. The scien- tifc work is as beautiful as the re- suit. It is the triumph of pure science over practice, of calculation oyer chance, and this discovery serves as brilliant confirmation of the words of Jamin: "In natural philosophy, there are two things which should never be considered. the time which is used and the trouble which is taken"
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

One of the Chinamen who was sent by Commissioner Swain to China yesterday, stated on the stand that he had been a resident of Sacramento. When asked whether it was dry place. he said "yes. heap dly." To the inquiry as to the contour of the town, he as- sured his interrogator that it was on a "heap big mountain" The other Chinaman stated that he was glad to go back to China as there were no "falo banks" there.-Pros- pectOr.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

A dispatch from Dr. w. H. Blu rk of the Philadelphia Ledger, who accompanied the Peary polar expe- dition, announces the arrivals of the Kite at St, Johns, Newfound- land, on her return voyage, Lieu tenant Pearv, whose leg had been broken, was left with his wife and five companions in winter quarters at McCormick's Bay, Murchison's Sound. All on board the Kite were we'll, and the scientists brought home with them large collections of the flora and fauna of Greenland.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

It is proposed to held a mining congress in Denver at the opening of the new building of the Colorado Mining Stock Exchange building, which is expected to occur in the last part of the present year or ear- ly in 1892, The meeting will be national in character, invitations being extended to everyone in the United States interested in mining. A convention of this kind, if we'll attended and thoroughly represen- tatiye of the great mining industry of the country, would doubtless do much good.-Engineering and Min ing Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
The Bank of England rate of dis

The Bank of England rate of dis count remains unchanged at 2 per cent. The bullion balance for the week shows decrease of 9326,000 and the surplus reserve a decrease of 9S5,000. The banks holdings of specie now amount to e26,7S1,- O5S against 922,653,225 in 1890. The Bank of France shows an in- crease of 100000 francs in gold and of ,675, ,000 francs in silver. The bank now holds 55,001 ,O0O gold and 950,S4O,000 silver against e52.- 66S,O00 gold and 950,757,O00 silver last year. No gold was shipped to Europe during the week and a small amount was received from Cuba.-Boston Advertiser.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
The laughing plant is the name

The laughing plant is the name of plant growing in Arabia, and, according to the Medical Times, is so called by reason of the effect produced upon those who eat it's seeds. The plant is of moderate size, with bright yellow flowers, and soft velvety seed-pods, leach ot which contains two or three seeds resem- bling black beans. The natives of the district where the plant grows dry these seeds and reduce them to powder. A dose of this powder has similar effects to those arising from the inhalation of laughing-gas. It causes the most sober person to dance, shout and laugh with the boisterous excitement of a madman, and to rush about cutting the most ridiculous capers for about an hour. At the expiration of this time ex- haustion sets in, and the excited person falls asleep, to awake after several hours with no recollection of his antics.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
Come Off the Perch, Colonel.

The story telegraphed from Yuma about earthquakes, volcanoes, burn ing fields of sulphur and tidal waves 100 feet high bore all the ear marks of fake, and now turns out to be an imaginative yarn of siza- ble dimensions. The whole thing doubtless emanated from the pen of Col. CD "Decay" Allen, one of the most indefatigable fakers of newspaper stories in this country. There Is no telling what may or may not happen in that mysterious region. and the very fact that the region is mysterious might natur- ally lead clever deviser like Allen to invent the most improbable tales, The public should know, and doubt less does know, that the whole thing is too utterly improbable to be worthy of belief for a minute. It was only paralleled by the story sent to the New York World about the Salton sea being the result of earthquakes-San Diego Union.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The Census Bureau has issued a bulletin giving the assessed value of real and personal property in the United States. This shows the to- tai assessed value in 1890 was S24,- 249 ,589, ,8O4, an increase since 1880 of s7, ,346, ,596,261, an amount equiv alent to the true value of all the property as returned by the census of 1850. The absolute wealth of the Nation is estimated at $62,610.000,- OOO,or $1 ,000 per capita, as against pS70 per capita in 1880.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

A lost mine has been found al- most within the city limits of No- gales Sonora. AS far as examined, a ledge four feet in width has been disclosed which will average 70 ounces in silver and four-tenths of of an ounce in gold. Without any development work it is calculated that there are 2,O00 tons of ore in sight. Fuel and water are abund- ant in the immediate neighborhood. The owners feel that they have a good thing.-Prospector.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The magnitude of the figures con corning the operations of the rail ways of the United States in 1890 presented in Poor's Manual is in- deed wonderful. When it is re- membered that the total revenue of the United States for the year end ing June 30, 1891, was 3924 millions the vastness of the earnings of the railroads, 1,0S6 millions, may per haps be better appreciated. The net earnings of the roads. 341 mil lions, almost equal the gross re- ce1pts of the United States. And then as to traffic, it is hard for the mind to grasp the figures. About one and a half million passengers a day, and every day in the the year, almost two million tons of freight per day and an average of revenue train mileage oi over five millions per day Hallway Age.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The exportation business in Odessa is at a perfet standstill. The owners of foreign freight yes sells offer to carry goods to Eng land at 10 shiIlings per ton, but no exporter will contract with them even for this cheap price for any length of time. In consequence of this scarcity of coal is expected for the coming winter, because the vessels which carry Russian grain and produce to England come back to Odessa with coal.-New York Sun,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

Having started in to shoot off their share of the surplus just as the fall rains were about to begin. Un- cle Jerry Rusk and his rainmakers are vigorously claiming the credit for them. This is all right. Uncle Rusk may set up as controller of the country's rain supply if he likes, but if he rains too much or too little for the good of the hush room crop he will have a settle ment to make, and that right early. The people of this country are not so listless or mean-spirited as to sit idly down and complain about the weather in grumbling resigna- ton when they know how to get their hands on the responsible sur plus shooter of a paternal govern ment,-St. Louis Republic.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

A Toronto press dispatch says that the Dominion of Canada twill export more wheat this year than ever before. Ontario will yield 3O,- 50O,000 bushels, an increase of 10,- 100000 over last year. Manitoba and the Northwest are estimated to produce 3O,OOO,OOO bushels; other provinces, 3,50O,OOO bushels; total, 64,OO0,0O0. Required for seed and consumption 3O,OOO,OOO, leaving, say, 3O,OOO,OOO for export.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The present prospects is that the United States and the British Pro- vinces inNorth America will be able to furnish about 25O:OOO,OOO bush els of wheat for export, as our crops and those of Canada appear to be even larger than has been supposed. Manitoba promises 25, 100000 bush els for the hungry millions, and, upon the whole the people of Eu- rope will probably pull through the period of threatened famine in much better shape was once expect ed.-Loulsville Courler-J Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The members of the British Den tai Association( whose annual meet ing is held this year in London) are unanimous as two great causes of the deterioration of human teeth, The first cause is the lavish waste of teeth, many people having them pulled out on the slightest provoca- ton. The second cause is the star vation of teeth, the modern manner in which food is prepared, together with the scarcity of fish as an arti- cle of diet, tending to eliminate the earthly salts which nourish the teeth. It was also stated that the over stimulation of a child's brain causes it to draw more than it's share of phosphates from the circulation, the teeth being the principal suffer- CTS, Another cause of tooth fail ure is said to be the chronic dys- pepsia produced by swallowing masses of bacteria. So small are
 hese organizisms that in one case at least it would require no fewer than P, ,556,000 to cover square inch.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
Rainmaker Melbourne.

Cheyenne Leader, 9th: At 6 o'clock last evening Rainmaker | Melbourne was met emerging from Jones's barn. He carefully locked the door behind him and with his mysterious little hand satchel in one hand moved toward the Jones residence for his evening meal. He was altogether as composed looking as usual,
 "Well, what can 1 say in the morning about the prospects?" ask ed the Leader reporter.
 "The high winds interfered great deal with my work to-day" replied Melbourne, land I am afraid I haven't made very much progress. I Iscarcely look for any rain to mor- row now although we may possibly have light shower in the afternoon. I hope everything will be all right now for Sunday night. but if it should be a little late, we'll get it Monday morning"
 A committee of Akron. Colo, citizens waited on Melbourne yes terday with a request that he visit that town as soon as he got through with his experiments here. Mel bourne said this would be.impossi- ble, as he was already under half promise to go to Salt Lake during the Irrigation Convention week al ter next. He had received a long telegram from there, asking about his terms, and had replied that he would go for his expenses. He was hourly expecting message in re- ply. He said he would not be able to leave here before next Tuesday in any event, asafter he got through he wanted to rest up little and was desirous of reaching Salt Lake a day or two before he began oper- ations there. After leaving Salt Lake he will go by invitation to Akron, Colo. and return from there here before leaving finally for his temporary home in Canton, o.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
A correspondent writes to Bra

A correspondent writes to Brad streets that Louisiana is reported doing as we'll in raising sugar lately as Texas is in selling real estate, Rice, too. in Louisiana is attracting increased attention. The Louisiana sugar crop is likely to reach from 4OO,OOO,OOO to 5O0,OOO,OOO pounds this season, and under the new sugar bounty law the State will re- ceive from s5,OOO,OOO to S6,OOO,OOO of bounty, so it is said"
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The London Electrican describes and illustrates an electro-magnet for use in eye surgery, brought out by Tatham Thompson, of Cardiff, being a modified form of Shells in- strument. It is about two and a half inches long and weighs five ounces. It has been successfully used to ascertain whether the for eign body is of steel or of non- magnetizable metal to move the fragment from an inaccessible part of the eye to one favorable for it's extraction, and to remove it from the surface or even the retina of the eye without cutting or lacerat- ing the delicate tissues.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

A telegram from the City of Mex leo says that a new American line of steamers, connecting Philadel- phia with Cuba, ProgresO, Vera Cruz and other Gulf ports, is ex- pected to begin operation in Mo- vember. The line, it is said, will re- ceive no subvention.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

Sixty years ago only one public banking company existed in Lon don, and at the Bank of England private accounts were at that tune opened rarely, and with the great est difficulty,-Boston Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24
Immigration.

Senator Chandler'S questions Tn
 regard to the restriction of foreign immigration have aroused much in teresting comment. It is evident that all thinking men are agreed that some limit should be set to the influx of foreigners to America, but in placing the limit there is no uni ty of opinion. One writer would draw the lines closely, and endeavor to keep out a considerable portion of those who are now allowed to enter; while another would place as few restrictions as possible, and maintain the old and patriotic idea that America is and must ever re- main an asylum for the oppressed of every land. These divergent views are we'll illustrated by com ments called forth from Henry George and Samuel Gompcrs upon Senator Chandler's queries. The former believes ill free immigration. He thinks the fewer conditions inn posed upon the coming of immi- grants and the greater facilities of fered for their becoming citizens the better. Mir. George, therefore, would welcome all members of the Caucasian race. who are not dis eased, who are not paupers or crim- inals, and who are manifestly not united for self-support. On the other hand, President Gompers, of the Federation of Labor, believes in the restriction of immigrants on principle. It is bad for the coun. try from which the immigrant comes, and bad for that to which he goes. Social problems of all kinds are made measurably diff cult by the unstable conditions brought about by immigration. They cannot be successfully settled either in America or Europe so long as there is constant change in the elements which enter into them. Consequently, Mir. Gompers would applytests for entrance which would debar a great many more people from coming to America than Is now the case. He would shut out illiterate male adults and adult un- married women who are illiterate
 He would raise the "head tax" for entrance to $10, and collect it from foreigners coming over the Mexican and Canadian borders as we'll as those coming by ship over the ocean  He would insist upon less crowding of steerage passengers on immi- grant ships, and make use of these requirements to lessen the number of people regularly seeking homes in the United States. The immi- grafton problem is one that gains in interest as it is intelligently stu died, and the discussion of the question in thoughtful and earn est way cannot faiFto result in good laws, and a practical solution of all the difficulties whic have presented themselves.-Baltimore Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The Tombstone Prospector tells of young lady of its town who moved in good society, had lots of friends from whom she systemati- cally stole small articles until she was allowed to leave town. Her last theft was valuable diamond ring-Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

John P. Egeloff was lodged at the prison Monday, being brought over from Tucson by U. s. Deputy Mar shal Paul. His offense was bring ing a bottle of mescal across the l.ne, for which he was tried and sen- fenced to six months imprisonment. Yuma Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

In consequence of the immense crops in the West, the Mccormick Harvester Company have already sold their entire output of 10000 machines, and have more orders to fill. Their sales this year will be the largest they have ever made.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

A dollar dancing through the country is a constant blessing, mak ing things move and keeping up life and health. It Is better than a million dollars tied up in a vault, to lead to congestion and stagna- tion.-San Francisco Argonaut.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The M"have Indians will play thelr notional game of "tassoway" (shinny) at the Albuquerque fair this month and will be quite a fea- ture of interest, especially to those who have never witnessed the game. Miner.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The origin of the watermelon has been traced to Africa. Why, of course, the first melon and the first African grew on the same vine and their pictures are generally taken together at this modern date.- Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

Sheriff Francis left for Yuma on Mondays west-bound express hay ing in charge Thomas Wood, under sentence to serve 51 years in the Territorial prison for the murder of E. w. Crockett.-Coconino Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The value of the Argentine wheat crop this season has been estimated at sSO,OOO, 900,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-09-24

The total population of Canada according to tue census is 1, ,2S3, Al.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-14
ABSOa1J TElR PURE

in the cities, leaving less than 1 900 COM
municants in the state atlarge. He declared
that strong, earnest, spiritual work was
needed.
THE APPROPRIATION FOR MISSIONS.
A motion that the appropriations for mis-
sions be made the same as last year was op-
posed by Rev. Robb White, who said that
Christ church had begun a mission
of her own in Savannah and in
tended to decrease her contribution by
$500, and that il the same appropriation was
made the other churches would have to
make it up. This caused some discussion,
but the whole subject was disposed of as out
of order, and the question of appropria-
tions left over until tonight.
Rev. G. @. Williams announced that the
board of missions would meet after the final
adjournment of the convention to consider
all applications and map out the years.
work.
The service of holy communion was an
nounced for this morning at 7:3O o'clock.
On motion Of Rev. Robb White, the cons
vention adjourned until $50 o'clock this
morning,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-14
No "Old Hoss" Sale.

The public is so often deluded by so-called
selling out" removal" fire" or other
flake" sales, that bona fde announcements
by reputable houses are often viewed with
suspicion, and it requires vigorous use of
language to remove the false impressions
raised. b. II. Levy e. Bro, sincs inau-
gurating their semi-weekly bargain sales,
now Familiarity known as "Levy's Satur-
day" and "Levy's Wednesday," feel it
proper to say at this stage that all of their
special offerings on above days are I'M
doubted bargains-fresh, new goods, and
which cannot generally be purchased at
anywhere near Wednesday or Saturday
prices. For instance, they offer for the
coming Saturday Q6th) two lines Of mems
fine suits, one at 81 80 and one at $40, north
respectively $l2 30 and $l5 These suits are
this seasons goods received bu steamer this
Week, BOUGHT RIGHT, TO close out lots-ars
not back number shop norm misfts-but
are as new as anything in our house. and
are sold at nominal prices on our bargain
days as leaders and to advertise our bust
ness. You may be sure that we won't saw
or do anything that will weaken our public's
confidence in US, therefore there can and
will be no catohpenny or brsss-plated trick
cry in our bargain days. AS an experiment.
drop in Saturday, and if we don't give YOU
as good and stylish a suit for 81 so or $40 as
you can get anywhere else for S12 so or
$40, dont bltJ. b. II. LEVY & BRO.
"a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-14
ALMOST A CENTaNAR1AN.

"Daody" Ventures Rscollections of
South Caroina's First Railro ID.
Venture Aston, an aged and much-lik ed
colored man, died at No. plantation, Nay
river. South Carolina. May II. The de-
ceased was doubtless over 80 years of age,
though he was very energetic and active up
to year ago. He was formerly a slave of
Gen. James Hamilton, governor of South
carolina In the days of notification, and the
successor of John c. Calhoun in the United
States Senate.
Gen. Hamilton bought Venture in
Charleston from the Bee family and brought
MN to May river neck, where he died.
venture worked in Charleston on the new
railroad. and claimed that he threw the
first spade of dirt Ill the construction of the
South Carolina railroad. That vas In 1928.
and Venture said he was then a married
man with good-sized children. This would
make him almost centenarian. He would
relate circumstances connected with the
ceremony of inaugurating the new railroad
and subsequent events in connection with
the operations of the company. He told of
the engine propelled by sail and of the in
PRODUCTION of the first locomotive, and
would act pantomime to show how the
officers of the railroad sneaked around to
see the steam engine start, when all Of them
were afraid that it would prove failure.
Every one who has visited May river
neck will remember Daddy Venture" He
was cattle minder and fence rider, and
there was no telling when he and his old
mule would appear before an intruder on
the plantation. He begged to be buried
under the oaks in the plantation burying
ground, and his wish was complied with.
No more faithful man ever lived than this
humble plantation hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-14
HIS VISIT A NECESSITY.

Central Railroad Engin Ger Makes a
Statement About Chief Arthur.
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
Of this city have taken umbrage at the
statement made by Chief Arthur to the
hoRNING NEWS that he was called here
without just cause.
"Chief Arthur's coming to Savannah was
a necessity said a member yesterday.
He came here at the request Of the
engineers of the Central railroad, who are
members of the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers, TO adjust matters
which had not been clearly defined in their
contract with the railroad company, and
which we're being taken advantage Of by
the roads under officials. Chief Arthur
settled everything satisfactorily to all con-
cerned before leaving"
The engineers express themselves rather
surprised at the statement of the chief under
the circumstances, and feel a little grieved
over it.