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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
RAIL AND CROssrIE

The RaiLlOdy Age estimates that A. 900
miles OF railroad have been built in the
United states during the present year. This
Is completed road and 500 miles more have
been graded. Roads have been built in 43
out of AZ states and territories. The only
states In which no track was laid are YER
mont, Rhode Island. Connecticut, Delaware
and Nevada, but Kansas barely escaped
omission by having single mile built on a
local belt road, and Mississippi, in which
railway building has practically been at a
standstill for some years, got in the list on
the strength of one line which, although
now doing only a lumber business, is in-
tended to carry general traffic. Mos of the
states, however, have several new lines,
with considerable mileage, those leading in
miles built being as follows: Washington
lines, 421 miles; Pennsylvania 46 lines
257 miles leverage only ga miles EACH
New York ii lines, 236 miles; Michigan Is
lines. 2SO miles; Texas II lines, eli miles;
West Virginia IL lines, 204 miles; Minne@
sofa II lines, 200 miles; Ohio IL lines, 1877
miles; Missouri ID liues, 1877 miles, For the
whole 2S9 lines built in the United States
this year the average length Is only IA
miles. which is about the average
| OF the previous year. Compared
with previous years the figures for
1892 show that the falling or in railway
building commenced in 1888 still continues
While the extraordinary activity of 1887,
when nearly $4,000 miles of new track we're
laid, has been followed by yearly decreas-
ing totals, the decline has not vet
| reached the figures of 1884 OF 1885. The
construction of the present year bears a
very respectable comparison with that OF a
series Of preceding years. The fact that in
the past ten years railway mileage has in
creased over 81, 600 miles and that in twenty
years the addition has been over l04, 600
miles are of themselves very impressive.
The railway mileage of the United States
at the end of 1892 is estimated at ia, 663
miles.
The 100 miles an hour enthusiasts are de-
cidedly distanced by an Englishman, II.
Gruenbaum of Stratford. who says he has
invented "a new steam locomotor capable
of travelling at the rate OF over 500 miles
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
GEN. LEES LAST TELEGRAM.
A Veteran Telegraph Operators Relic
Of the Great Soldier

OF the Great sOldler.
S. K. Mcdonald of Winnsboro. S. c., a
veteran telegraph operator and recently
agent Of the South Bound railroad at Estlll,
has what he believes to be the last telegram
mayor Of Columbia, 8. c., and is a reply TO
request from the citizens of Columbia
that they be accorded the privilege of ten
dering him a public reception. The tele-
gram is written on a torn piece of note
paper. IL reads as follows:
COLUMBIA, s. c., March so, 1870
To Mayor Mckenzie:
shall be very happy to see the citizens of
| Columbia and to take each by the hand if they
will pass through the car, but it must be in a
very quiet way, as am quite indisposed and
must pass on. RE LEE.
Gen. Lee and his daughter Agnes we're on
their way from Richmond to Florida, and
the dispatch was written on the train at
Wlnnsboro, and was handed to Mr.. McDon-
aid, who was in charge of the telegraph
office there, and who forwarded it 20 Column
bia. Mr.. Mcdonald preserved the original
dispatch, and has it neatly framed aud pre-
served as a relic. 1t is now az the residence
of his sister, Mrs. Middleton, on Henry
street. Mr.. Mcdonald prizes 1t highly. He
has received a number of fisttering offers
for 1t by those who desire to secure it as an
historical relic, and as it was written by
Gen. Lee and bears his autograph.
MIR. Mcdonald is a confederate veteran.
he entered the service as a member Of the
Palmetto Guards Of Charleston and served
through the war. He is now resident of
Winnsboro. There is no relic of the "lost
cause" which he values more highly than
what he has no doubt is the great confeder-
ate leaders last telegram.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
PHINEAs FoqG OUTCOME.
A New Yorker Shows the Britishers
How to Avoid Being Left.
From the PhtladeLphfn Prea,

From The Philadelphia Press
LONDON, Dec. 19.-J. S. Piza, of a New
York firm, gave an illustration to-day OF
the objections felt by Americans as a class
TO getting left" Mr.. Piza intended To
take the mail train for Dublin and then 70
catch the White Star Line steamer Teu-
tonic at Queenstown. He missed the train
and was for the moment nonpIussed as Ia
how he would get to Queenstown.
He soon gathered his wits together and
at once called on the railway officials and
made arrangements to have q special train
placed at his disposal. The train, which
consisted Of only the engine, tender and
one car, was hastily made up and Mr.. Piza
boarded it. The train had the right of wav
and $50 miles were covered In 200 minutes
the fastest long distance time in England
thus being eclipsed.
Mr.. Pha had telegraphed ahead 10 have a
special steamer awaiting him at Queens
town, and when he arrived at the quay ne
found the vessel there with steam up and
her lines ready 70 cast Off. Mr.. Piza
boarded the steamer with his luggage and
the boat started for Roche's Point. off
which the Teutonio was lying. As the tan
der approached the transatlantic liner IL
was seen that the latter's anchor was beinv
GATED and her screw just beginning to re.
volve. The tender got alongside her before
she had gained much head way, and Mir.
Piza and his belongings we're safely out
aboard OF her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
INDIANS AT OUTS OVER A WOMAN
Punishment for Witchcraft Almost
Precipitates Civil War.

Punishment for Witchcraft Almost
Precipitates Civil War.
DENVER, Dec. 25.-Thers 10 considerable
excitement at the Indian village Zuni. over
the thumb hanging of an old squaw by the
governor OF the village. The squaw, 1t is
claimed, has conjured the whole tribe with
her witchery aud one week ago the governor
ordered that she be taken and hanged up bv
the thumbs for the evils that had come from
her black art prophecies. Sue was not with
out Following and was cut down in OPPOSE
ton to the commands Of the governor. He
ordered the mon who cut her down ar
rested, but the offenders had armed them
selves and threatened resistance. Both
sides are heavily armed and a conflict was
only averted Saturday by the governor
promising not 10 hang the old woman,
The trouble Is OF such serious nature that
a troop Of cavalry has been ordered 10 tie
scene from Fort Wingate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
THE DECISION RESERVED.
Argument Heard in the Colored Long
shoremen's Imbroglio.

Argument Heard in the Colored Long
shoremen's Imbroglio.
Judge Falligant yesterday heard argu-
ment in the case OF the Workingmen's
Union Association against John Williams
and others to compel obedience to the by
laws Of the organization, an account OF
which appeared In Sundays MORNING
News. He reserved his decision. Williams
called at the MORNING NEWS Office last
night to say that he was not endeavoring to
break up the association, as has been
claimed, but believes it un-Amerioan TO
keep man from earning living simply
because ne happened TO be born outside of
Georgia. This is why he refused to COM
ply with the rule preventing South Caro-
lima negroes from working 'longshore.
Williams is South Caroliniau, having
been born in Bluffton. but has lived In
Savannah over twenty-five years Yet, if
the rule of the association was strictly en-
forced, be would be compelled to seek some
other mode of earning living.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
CUPID sTUMBLHs UPON a PIG.
Rejected Lovers Get Swift Revenge
on Their Rivals

LITITz, Pa, Dec. 25.-Lovers In this Sec
ton of the state take no stock in the q ereo-
typed revenge that one rival heaps upon
snother's head, as pictured by novelists.
Here the revenge is practical and swift.
Matthew Miley OF Warwick township is the
fortunate father of five "grown-upn
daughters, who have more suitors than can
be entertained. Recently half a dozen
young men from Lexington went to call
upon the Misses Miley, but were chagrined
to find that each fair maiden was happy
with her STEADY company"
The Lexington youths, embittered but
not outwitted. decided that il they oouldn't
be smiled upon they would stop the fun for
the favored fellows In the parlor They
hied themselves to the pig pen, selected a
fat but buoyant hog, led 1t to the parlor
door and thrust 1t into the room with the
five girls and their beaux. There was
chorus of screams. many savage threats
from the disturbed lovers inside, and a
hssty breaking up Of the company. Mr..
MIley has sworn out warrants for the arrest
Of all the Lexington disturbers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
MAYOR M'DoNoUaa's TREAT.

He Sends Champagne and Cigars to
the Policemen and Firemen.
Mayor McDonough remembered the po-
iicemen and firemen in a substantial man
ner yesterday. He sent supply of cham
payne and cigars to them with his compli-
ments for ga Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year,
These brave servants Of the city appreoi-
ated the mayors kindness, and as they
clinked the glasses Of sparkling fluid and
smoked the cigars, they wished Mayor Nc
Donough many "Merry Christmas, :"
Happy New Year." successes and pros
peritY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Or. MILLRN,s MURpRR.

Coroner Dixon to Start the Investiga-
ton To-day.
Coroner Dixon will begin his investiga-
ton to-day into the mysterious murder OF
DR.. Millen, who was killed and thrown into
Salt Water creek swamp last week.
II is understood the detectives who have
been working on the case will produce some
evidence which may warrant the jury in
laying the crime on two parties, whose
names cannot be divulged at present. II
the murder should be brought home to
them the case will turn out to be one of the
most sensational in the country. The in-
vestigation will necessarily be quite lengthy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Miss Emile Vaughn of the Oakland
Heights Sanatorium, Asheville. N. c., is in
the city.
j. A. G.. Carson leaves for New York this
morning on business trip. He will return
in time for the election.
Miss Darby of Charleston is guest Of
Mrs. w. l.. Wilson. She will remain in the
city week or more probably.
Miss Maggie Fulton has arrived home
from LAGRANGE, where she is attending
school, and is spending the holidays with
her family.
In the notice of the music 80 elegantly
given at st. Johns church Christmas day
the credit of the rendition of Adams beau
tiful Christmas song should have been ac-
corded Mrs. l.. Haynes, the accomplished
soprano of the choir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

The Suburban aud West End Electric
railway is rapidly becoming reality The
oross-ties are now being placed, and part
of the iron has already arrived. The road
will be pushed to completion as fast as men
and money can do 1t. The price of West
Savannah lots tUiU be advanced on Jan. l,
1898. They are now selling for $3.50 for in.
side, $500 for corners, $40 cash and SIS a
month. They will be worth double this
price when the electric railway is com
pleted. Call at once.
EDw. W. BROWN,
Real Estate, 107 Bay street. room 2, over
Savannah Bank and Trust Company.
Telephone 567-ud
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
For the New Year

One Of the sweetest greetings of the season
is that beautiful poem, Angel Of the Happy
New Year." by Miss Emile Vaughn OF
Asheville, N. C. 1t is handsomely printed
on fine paper, with parchment cover and
silk fastening. Altogether it Is one Of the
most appropriate New Years greetings is
sued, and Ia for sale by Ludden a. Bates s.
Nj. H., Theus Bros. aud E. NJ. Conner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

from Bay street TO the park. A number of
signs were also thrown down. As usual
the police saw nothing of what was going
on and no arrests were made. About six
months on the gang would be proper SEN
tence for the guilty parties. and il the city
offenders will suffer.
The increasing cold put an end to the fun
somewhat earlier than usual, however, and
by IL o'clock the city was quiet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Mr.. BoURoU1N sURRHNDERs.
Farrell Unconscious and in a Dying
Condition.

Farrell Unconscious and in a Dying
Condition.
Mr.. Gugie Bourquin. who shot G. W.
Farrell Saturday night. surrendered to
Solicitor General Fraser yesterday, and gave
bond to answer whatever charge ia brought
against him in connection with the unfort-
innate affair.
Farrell is steadily growing weaker, and
last night he was unconscious with a tenn
perature Of 1863. DR.. Norton, his attend
ing physician, thinks Farrells death is now
question Of only few hours. He is too
weak TO be brought to the city, and ampu-
tation of his arm. which is the only possible
chance for the saving of the mans life, can
not be thought OF at present, as he would
most likely die under the knife,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

j. H. Bolshaw, Jr., Gets the Pool Table.
The successful contestant for the pool ta-
BILE, which was to be given to the boy who
received the most votes at Appel & Schaul's,
was awarded TO j. H. Bolshaw, Jr., at 81
Liberty street, be having received 155 votes
which led by 100 votes. There were 100
contestant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Hoods Pills cure liver ills.-ad.
Feeding the Unemployed.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union gave Christmas dinner yesterday
to the unemployed men of the city. The
menu consisted of turkey, plum pudding,
cakes and fruit About forty men partook
of the dinner. Last night there was an
entertainment, comprising singing and reci-
tations. The rooms were well filed. The
dinner and entertainment were gotten up
by Thomas Maybe, the manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
The Everett.

Jacksonville, Fla This house now opened
for the season Of 1892 and 1898. The largest
and most modern hotel In the city; accom-
modarions 600--100 rooms with bath. Rates
So 20 per day, except for rooms on first
floor and rooms with bath.
Orchestral music morning and evening.
McIver q Baker, propTietors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
A Murder Trial To-day.

John Harris, who killed Willie Ann
Myers in Yamacraw Oct. %, will be put on
trial for his life to-day in the superior court.
His defense will be accidental shooting but
the state claims TO have evidence sufficient
to make out case of murder. William
Pease ESQ.,, will defend Harris and Solicitor
General Fraser will conduct the prosecution
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Death of Mrs. John T.. Dav.

Owing to the trains missing connection
the body of Mrs. John L. Day did not reach
the city In time for interment yesterday.
1t will be inferred at 10 o'clock this morn
ing in the family lot in Laurel
Grove cemetery. The deceased was
the wife of Capt. John L. Day
and was Miss Mary r. Strobhar OF this
city. She died at her residence, Lumber
City, Christmas after a long illness. A
number of relatives and friends accom-
panied the remains to this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Something Handsome.

The MORNING News acknowledges the
receipt Of some very handsome advertising
matter which Is being distributed by the
Savannah Brewing Company. An artis-
tically Autographed calendar, beautiful
show cards and useful memorandum books
are among the novelties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Rev. Srlvanl1s Lana

OF the Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal con-
ference makes a good point when he says:
ave have for years used hoods Sarsapa-
rilla in our family of five, and find it fully
equal to all that is claimed for it. Some
people are greatly preiudiced against patent
medicines, but how the patent can hurt a
medicine and pot machine is a mystery of
mysteries to me.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Shot in the Back .

Joseph Berry aud George Mack, two
young colored men, had a dispute about
money yesterday afternoon at Huntingdon
and East Broad streets, which finally ended
in the shooting Of Berry by Mack. The
bullet entered his back and made a deep
wound. Mack escaped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

For Throat Diseases and Coughs use
Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. Like ali reauv
good Things, they are initiated. Tho genuine
are sold only IN boses--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

Ayers Sarsaparilla braces up the system
purifes and inviRorates Invalids need
IL nd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
Turned Over TO the superior Court

Turned Over 30 the Superior Court.
Joe Murray, the negro who attempted to
commit an assault upon Mamie Welsh
night before last, an account OF which wa.
published in yesterdays MORNING NEWS.
was turned over to the superior court by
Mayor McDonough. The charge against
Murray Is serious, and II the facts alleged
are proved he Is good for long term In tie
mines So Wv
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

You can't make a new arm with Salvation
Oil, but you can cure the bruises with it, 25c.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27

The chief dependence Of those liable 70 sud.
den colds is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.--ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-27
This Means Business.

For disordered liver try Beecham's Pills.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-26
Fatal Railroad Accident

Harry Johnson, aged seventy-three
years, and living at 2411 Twenty-first
avenue south, met with a horrible death
last evening shortly after 3 o'clock. The
old mar was crossing the railroad tracks
at the intersection of Franklin and
Cedar avenues, when he was struck by
a box car. A train was being made up,
and, in switching, several cars were
sent flying on the track where Mr..
Johnson stood. He was hard of hear
ing, and did not realize his danger
until he was under the wheels. One of
his legs was cut off at the thigh aud his
right arm crushed. The South side
patrol wagon was sent for, and, al
though the wagon reached the place
where the accident occurred as quickly
as possible, Johnson was gasping his
last when the officers lifted him onto a
stretcher. On the way to the st. Mary's
hospital he died, and upon the order of
the coroner the body was taken to.Glea-
son & McAlllsten's morgue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-26
TICKS.

The Norwegian steamer Normand was
wrecked in the typhoon in which the Bak-
hara was lost. All ON board save two were
lost.
News has been received from Barcelona of
the fall of that city and the triumph of
Crespo's forces in the state of Bermudez.
James W. Tuttle. the hero of Fort Donel-
He will probably be buried at Des Moines, 10.
Maurice B~arnhardt's wife has applied for q
divorce.
During the past few days the subtreasury
has received 500. 900 III gold from Canada.
A passenger train on the ST. Loui & San
Francisco was wrecked by a broken rail near
Phillipsburg. Mo-. yesterday. Two trainmen
were killed and fourteen passengers were
wounded, but nom seriously.
Two trainmen were killed and one injured
in a collision ON the Northwestern road near
Palatine, III.
The remains of the late Emil F. Dreier, the
Danish consul at Chicago, who died on board
the steamship Hecla last Friday, have been
cremated at Fresh Pond, L. L.
Queen Victoria will spend the winter
months in Italy. She will reside at Rien,
tina, eleven miles east of Pisa.
Prince Alfred. eldest son of the Duke OF
Edinburg. has entered the First regiment OF
Prussian foot guards. Prince Alfred is
eighteen years old.
The Earl of Enslow has appointed Messrs
James aud Buxton, NJ. P, and Nh. Long, ex
NJ. p, a committee TO investigate the eXpend
itureS of Gen. Booths IN Darkest England
fund.
At Ell Paso. Tex, the United States grand
lector of Customs Webster Flanagan, Spe
cial Deputy Pimm and A. H. Joke, a China
man. for aiding Or assisting Chinese TO enter
the United States unlawfully.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-26
PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT,
Gen. Weaver Talks to the PEOPLES
Party Men.

Gen. Weaver Talks to the Peoples
Party Men.
An enthusiastic audience greeted Gen.
James B. Weaver, the Peoples party
nominee for president, at Exposition
hall last night. He was preceded by
Tom Lucas, local Peoples party candi-
date for congress-. Mr.. Lucas attacked
the protection robbery and rec
iprOcity humbug in a half
hours talk. A collection was
taken up, and e%nlivening campaign
ong were rendered by a quartette.
The speaker of the evening was then
introduced by Chairman II. B. Martin.
Gen. Weaver said he had been travel.
ing over the entire country, from Key
west to Puget Sound, in company with
Mrs. Lease. He had spoken to audi
ences ranging from 1000 to 5000 on
three SUCCESSIVE days at Denver. In
Idaho there wern no halls large enough
to hold the crowds which came
to hear him. but they covered acres of
ground. In Montana, Wyoming. Wash
ington, Oregon and California the gen.
eral had met with great enthusiasm and
felt assured of success. In fact Wher-
ever they had been the people had
turned out generously to hear the pre-
sentation of the peoples principles.
Everywhere they are breaking away
from the z. O. p.
"What is the meaning of this disaf-
lection in the ranks of the old parties?!''
was the question put by Weaver. The
answer suggested the story of the prod
igal on. 1t was a question of grub
As long as the prodigal had plenty of
money and Jared sumptuously every
day he had NO thoughts of returning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-26


But when he had squandered his sub
stance. and his despoilers gave him
nothing but husks. he arose and said:
There is better fare in my fathers
house."
Il have been accused of Inconsistency
and bad faith" said Weaver. at is
+ voted with the Republican party
while it was the party of progress and
honesty, but when it became the party
of corporations and corruption / left it
and Joined the Peter Cooper forces.
Yes. l have been a Greenbacker, and
Fhave now the honor to represent you
III this, the peoples fight for justice.
A friend of mine courted a girl
whom he called Sally; when they were
married, and she had become a leader
in society, he preferred to call her
Sarah; but they are now grandparents,
and she is called Aunt Sal. Is it, there
fore, right to say he has three wives, for
hasn't she been the same old girl all the
time?"
Gen. Weaver delivered the straight
third party speech, and larruped both
old parties vigorously.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-26
A Woman Tells You Truly.

Thousands have suffered even as
fou now suffer.
Thousands have drifted down to
he very edge of the precipice even
IS you are now drifting.
Thousands have followed the
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traced the cause of all your ills
back to its first beginning, and
Their faith has saved them.
Only a woman can understand
The terrible ~sufferings of women.
Only a woman could work for
20 years buoyed by the hope of
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The world cannot show a remedy
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Thousands have written in CRATE
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Oh, yes, Lydia E. Pinkham, out
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