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Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-05
was spent in San Francisco and Mon

was spent in San Francisco and Mon
terey. For the present Mr.. and Mrs.
OFF will reside at the handsome resi-
dence of Major Bonebrake, 26l9 Figueroa
street, where they will be pleased to see
their numerous friends after the 10Th
inst.
**x
The Rt. Rev. W. E. McLaren, bishop
of Illinois, will be in the city today with
Mrs. McLaren, and will be the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Collins at st. James
Park and Adams street. The bishop
will preach on Sunday at st. Johns
church.
**x
Mrs. Juana Neal is paying flying
visit to the city, from San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John W. A. of (nee Miss
their months honeymoon, having Wis
California. Considerable Of the time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
a QUIET NEW YEARS.

Its Observance Nothing Like Former
New Years Observances.
New Years day 1892 was a very quiet day
in Savannah. 1t could hardly be told
from any other day by its observance.
Aside from the pretty general suspension
Of business there was little to mark it. The
chief amusements were the foot ball game
and the races at Thunderbolt There was
very little display on the streets Last
night few bonfires were burned, and an
occasional rocket or roman candle was
fired, but they we're few and far between.
The services at the Catholic churches
were according to the programmes pub
lishod in yesterdays MORNING NEWS. The
music at the high mass at the Cathedral
was OF splendid character, the rendition
of the "Veni Creator" being exceptionally
fine Vicar General Cafferty preached the
sermon Of the day, urging every one to
make new resolutions to love and honor God
and obey his commandments.
There was very little calling, the custom
having almost entirely died out
The Young Mems Christian Association.
however, kept open house at the association
rooms at Bull and Jones streets from to 10
O'Clock in the evening. The o were g large
number of callers-several hundred. in fact
The number was much larger than upon
the occasion OF the or house last New
Year The parlors and rooms had been
very tastefully decorated and presented an
attractive apre rance. The ladies OF the
auxiliary soc 10y sent In large quantity
OF cakes, IT, key, salads and eatables Of
every character, Of which the visitors were
invited to partake.
The following ladies of the auxiliary 30
ciety assisted at the open house:
Mrs J. W. Moore, Mrs. l.. c. Vass. Mrs.
S. F. B. Gillespie. Mrs. j. sA. G. Carson,
Mrs. J. c. Rowland, Mrs. c. S. Richmond,
Mis-. E. W. Cubbedge. Mrs. Walter Coney,
Mrs. j. A. Bates, Mrs. J. d. Murphy, Mrs
e. l. Taggart. Mrs. William Bishop, Mrs.
Elliott Way. Mrs. A. II. Falhgant, Miss
Robertson, Miss johnson, Miss Middleton
and Miss Anderson.
The callers we're most numerous between
aud o'clock, at $3.50 o'clock and after the
foot ball game.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
How Many Cats.

"If 300 cats can kill 300 rats in 300 DAYS,
how many cats will it take to kill 100 rats
in 100 daysp A fine toned upright piano
will be given by the Queen to the first per-
son answering the above problem correctly:
an elegant gold <6tch for the second cor
rect answer; a china dinner set for the third
correct answer; an e.egant silk dress pattern
for the fourth correct answer, and many
other valuable prizes, all of which will be
announced in the next issue Of the Queen.
Valuable special prizes tOH be giuen for
the first correct dEstOerS receiUed from
each state. As the object of Offering these
prizes is to attract attention to our popular
family magazine in the United States, each
person answering must inclose ussix United
States gent stamps for sample number
containing full particulars. By sendinq to-
day you may secure a handsome rJ.ize.
Ten dollars in gold will be paid for the best
original problem to be published in a future
number. Address the Canadian Queen.
"C., !" Toronto, Canada. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
WINDS BLOW LIVELY.
Rain Followed by Cooler Weather Il
Forecast.

Rain Followed by Cooler Weather the
Forecast.
Yesterday was rather warm. The maxi
mum temperature was go, and the mini
mum 47', the mean temperature being 90
above the normal for the day
A storm Of considerable energy and in
tensity conferred over tine lake region last
night. The depression extends from the
upper lakes southwark to the Eastern Gulf.
Cloudiness prevailed in the South Atlantic
states, along the North Atlantic
coast. throughout the lake region,
Indiana and in the Central Mississippi val
ley. At the hour Of observation rain was
falling at Atlanta and Indianapolis, and
snow at st. Louis, Davenport and Mar
quette. Brisk to high winds prevailed over
the upper lakes and throughout the Missis-
sippi valley. An urea of high pressure, at
tended by fair, cold weather. covers the
seetion OF country west of the Mississippi.
The forecast for Savannah and vicinity
Isl Rain, followed by fair, colder weather.
The wind rose last night after 10 o'clock
and attained considerable velocity by mid
night, blowing the dust in clouds through
the streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
RAILROAD MEN RENE INBRED.
"ShoofiY" Passengers Make Appre
ciated Presents

"Shoof1Y" Passengers Make Appre-
cieted Presents.
The passengers of the Central railroad
"shoofy" train showed their appreciation
and regard night before last for Capt. NJ.
Jordan, the veteran conductor, and En-
gineer Moore, by presenting each an ele,
CANT silver service at MARROW. The passen-
gers have ever experienced at the hands of
Conductor Jordan and Engineer
Moore kind treatment in their
official capacities and showed
their gratitude In tangible manner. The
presentation was made by Clark Wright,
Esq. Capt Jordan. or "Uncle Mike" as
he is generally called, was taken by sur
prise. but proved himself equal to the occa-
sion by an original and witty speech
Both he and Engineer Moore pressed
their heartfelt thanks, and said that the
passengers will always find thea at their
posts endeavoring to look after tLeir inter-
ests and land them in the city AID at homo
on prompt schedule time.
The Pooler folks also came to the front
yesterday morning by presenting each
member. of the 'shoohy" crew with a box Of
cigars,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
CITY BRRVITIE5.

The Savannah Brewing Company has
contracted for the delivery of several thou
sand pounds of Bavarian hops, which is 60
be imported direct.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Mutual Gas Light Company will bo
held at the company's office on Monday.
Jan. 10, for the election of board Of
directors.
Rev. s. McDuffee, D. D., of Boston will
lead the prayer meeting at the Young
Mems Christian Association Tomorrow
afternoon at 5:l5 p. IN. There will be music
on the violin, flute, cornet and organ.
The Rev. J. William Jones, d. D., will
preach at the First Baptist church to-mor-
row morning and in the evening. The hour
for the meeting Of the Sunday school has
been changed from the afternoon to 9:45
o'clock a. III.
There was small blaze In Policeman
Higgins house on the north side of Brough-
ton street, between Price and Habersham.
yesterday afternoon about dark An alarm
was sent to No. engine house, near by, and
the company responded Immediately and
soon extinguished the fire. The damage is
flight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
SHE TRIED TO SUICIDE.
A Young Woman Wanted to Die Be-
cause a Man Deserted Her.

Young Woman Wanted to Die Be-
cause a Man Deserted Her.
A young woman named Fifer tried to
commit suicide yesterday morning i'll a
house on jefferson street in a fit
OF dependency, because she thought her
lover had deserted her.
Some one told her he had taken up wi. b
another, woman aud she forthwith decided
that she had nothing more to live for
The Fifer woman secured pistol belonR4
ing to friend, and turning it toward her
breast fired. Her aim was poor, however,
and the bullet only entered the fleshy part
OF her left arm. The weapon was wrested
from her before she could fire a second time
and physician was sent for. He extracted
the bullet and dressed the wound. She will
be all right in a few days.
The recreant loveT returned after be
heard Of the shooting, made up and now
everything is serene and calm once more,
the would-be suicide having lost ell inten-
ton Of dying
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
LOCAL Personal.

II. E. Lester of Millen is at the Screven.
R. E. Knox of Ocala, Fla, is in the city
w. B. Henderson of Tampa is at the Pu-
laski.
Maj. w. A. Wilkins OF Waynesboro is at
the De Soto.
A. A. Smith of Atlanta is registered at
the De Soto.
D. E. Wilkes of Waycross is stopping at
the Screven.
J. P. Morgan Of Houston, Fla, is stopping
at the Harnett house.
G. B. Brown and family of Jacksonville
are at tae Harnett house.
Mr. and Mrs r. B. Habersham sailed for
New York yesterday on the Kansas City.
w. 7. Macarthur of Long Pond and J. H.
Hudson Of Alley are registered at the
Screven.
Proprietor j. NJ. Pettyjohn of the Arling-
ton Of Augusta and his son, Joe Pettyjohn,
are registered at the Screven.
A. E. Moynelo and family left last night
for MIR. Moynelo's plantation, where they
will spend a couple OK months.
George \. Fuller of New York, one OF the
leading spirits Of the Antimigraine Com
pany of Savannah, is in the city for a few
days.
NJ. A. Rice, who has been visiting the
city, returned to his home in Rocklaud, Me-,
yesterday via New York on the Kansas
City.
Miss Mamie Nolan left yesterday on the
Kansas City for the north, called by the
sudden illness of her cousin, Miss Katie
Wolf of Brooklyn.
Chief Fireman Puder last night rendered
an entertainment to the members Of the fire
department at his home at Habersham
street aud South Broad lane. The depart
ment string band from headquarters fur
nlshed the music for the occasion, and an
enjoyable time was spent until nearly mid
night Assistant Chief Mouro, on behalf of
the department, made neat speech thank
ing Chief Puder for his hospitalitias
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

The total deficiency in rain last month
was 2H inches, and the total deficiency
since Jan. l, 1891, was a little over "a
inches.
Observer Snyth is busy making up his
annual reports. which will contain some in
teresting data concerning the weather of
Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
AT THE THEATER.
All the Comforts Of Home" Delights
Large Audience.

"All the Comforts Of Home" Delights
q Large Audience.
The theater was Gro ~deCf last night to see
Gillette's new and attractive play, IAN the
Comforts OF Home" None were disap-
pointed, because they expected realization
Of the facts in the case. So far as toe play
Is concerned, it gave general satisfaction
The actors were excellent. All the parts
were we'll taken, and, as a whole, ths play
gave geaeral satisfaction and delight.
The story is that of q gay aud festive
youth who is left in charge of his uncle's
city residence during the absence of the
family In Europe, and who, as a means Of
raising the wind, proceeds to le5 the rooms
cash III advance, 70 a variety of people of
conflicting temperament. There is the
typical city dude; a nervous broken-down
music teacher; a young woman from the
opera comque. who played havoc with a
stald and respectable family from the coun-
try. and number of other women, all of
whom sustain an equally laughable rela-
tlon to the progress of the play. That the
audience appreciated the piece to the utmost
was shown by the frequently renewed ap-
plause aud the continued peals OF laughter.
The company appears in a matinee for
ladies and children this afternoon, and it
will give its closing performance tonight.
Reliable under all circumstances is DR.. Bulls
Cough Sycup the peoples friend.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
STATISTICS OF TIE PORT.

December Arrivals and Tonnaxe-The
Vessels and Their Rigs.
The MORNING NEWS gives to-day the
total number of vessels arriving at this
port during last month, with their rigs,
nationality and net tonnage. The number
does not include the arrivals at quarantine
or Tybee, but only those vessels which have
arrived at the wharves and have discharged
cargo, OF in ballast and loading. 1t does
not include river or inland coast steamers.
nor does it include vessels under 100 tons.
except those trading foreign. The arrivals,
with their rig and nationality, are as fol-
lows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
Live Oaks officers.

Live Oak Lodge elected the following off
GERS last night:
n. CT A. Gunnison.
V. George Gerber.
Secretary-John Houston.
Treasurer-H. G.. Ward.
Trustee for Three Yeers-H. G. Ward.
After the election the officers were in
stailed by Deputy Grand Master Van
Berschot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
LAST MONTHS wH-TaRR.
Average in Temperature and Below
the Average in Rainfall

The closing month Of 1891 was an ordi-
nary month meteorologically. so far as the
temperature is concerned, but was consider
ably below the ordinary in rainfall. The
highest that mercury went was IT, and
the lowest was 81. These are the figures
from Weather Observer Smyth's report.
To show the average temperature for
December the following table is given for
- last twenty years Of the mean tempera-
tura.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
The tonnage was as follows:

G. W. Chandler, Red Fork. Ark, writes:
II was so weak that it was only with great
effort that l could do anything. l used
several bottles of Botanic Blood Balm, and
can now do good days work."-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

Go and do likewise. If your whiskers are
grizzly and unbecoming use Buckingham's
Dye and they will look as when you were
younger.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

The mean temperature for December
since 1871 according to the report Is 81, so
that last month was close to the average.
The rainfall was way below the average.
Il was "a inches last month, while the
average for December Is 3. Al inches The
smallest rainfall on record for December
WAS in 1889, when only trace Of rain was
reported. The rainfall for December since
1871 is as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
A Watch for Alderman Harmon.

The employees of the street and lane de-
partment of the city presented Alderman
K. F. Harmon with handsome gold watch
and chain yesterday. The presentation
speech was made by Robert Hunt, the fore
man. Alderman Harmon is we'll known
as the chairman of the street and
lane committee Of council and is very pobu-
lar with the large number Of employees
under his direction.
The watch is inscribed Presented TO AL
derman r. F. Harmon by the employees of
the street aud lane department Jan. /,
1892"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
A Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and of ease
and comfort follows the use Of Syrup Of
Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature to
effectually cleanse the system when costive
or bilious For sale in SOC. and 81 bottles
by all leading druggists -Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
The following is a snmmarr !:

First Half C. L. c., touch downs,
goal from touch down. Total IA Y. III.
A o.
Second Half-C. L. A, 4 touch downs, l
goal from touch down. Total %. Y. M.
II. A O.
The Y. M. H . A. at no time got within
10 feet of the goal. When the game was
concluded the friends of the library team
yelled, made the air ring with
cheers. The victors aud van
pushed then got into their 'busses
folio wed by large crowd of small boys
aud made parade Of ths streets around the
hotels, cheering, singing and blowing tin
horns. The foot bGllists paid their compli-
ments to the MORNING NEWS office with
their "Rahl Rahi Rahp After driving
about the city for half an hour both teams
went to the Catholic Library Association
hall where several short speeches were de-
livered.
Another game will be played between the
G. L. A. aud Y. NJ. H. A, Jan. 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02
SEVEN THINGS THAT FAIL.
Questions to be Discussed by tt

Questions to be Discussed by the
Christian EndeavOr Society.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of the Baptist church will meet at
the church Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock, which will be the hour Of meeting
hereafter. The meeting will be led by the
PRECEDENT, w. E. Lowry.
TIE topic for discussion will be Seven
Thi lgs that Fail" and will be taken part in
by he following members:
foDey Fails" W. T. Ennis; "Desre Fails, ~
T. II. Walker; Ewes Fail" A NJ King
Strength Fails" w. E. Lowry; "Kinsfolk
Fa l." A. L. Earle; "Flesh and Blood Fails, u
w E. Lowry; "Refuge Fails" ]. r.
Cooper; Things That Fail Not" G. W.
S.rsdtman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

the right end. where he was tackled and lost
the ball TO Frank Williams IN the tumble
Banks and Connolly made five yards around
the right end. O'Byrne and Connolly then
tried The criss-crOss trick, with the result
that Connolly made touch down aud
OByrne kicked the goal.
The Hebrews started the play next from
center. Abe Guckenheimer. with the ball,
made a forward rush, but was tackled By
Hogan. rushed across the field and downed.
They then punted and followed the ball up
well. but the C. l. a. rushed their center,
making ten yards and a run around the
ends with similar result. At this point
OByrne made great play. He
grabbed the ball and made a run around
the right end for the goal Myers tackled
him at the edge Of the touch line, but
OByrne fired him between the wheels Of a
buggy standing near by. Woolege got the
ball and went through the line for three
yards. Connolly and O'Byrne tried the
criss cross trick the second time, and Con-
molly came near securing a touch down,
making fine run, b { he was tackled by
kosenheim for five yards. Almost imme-
diately the two players tried the cri,s-oross
trick for the third time, and O'Byrns
secured a touch down. but missed the goal.
CONNoLLY's SHOULDER CAP.
The Hebrews started the ball out from the
25-yard line, leading off with a place kick.
The c. L. A. secured the ball on the 4O.yari
line, and bucke1 the center for a gain Of ten
yards. Runs around the ends by the backs
Melted fifteen yards. Banks went around the
left end and was forced across the line,
making a touchi Town. He punted the
ball, but it was missed, and went to the
Hebrews on the 15-yard line. They tried their
ends and center, but the G. L. A. line was TOO
much f0- then go tS--- ---avn f. no. Cohen
tried to punt, but before he had time Cou-
molly, divining his purpose, leaped upon his
shoulders and bore him to the ground,
the ball By a criss-cross bet xeen
Connolly and OByrne the latter made
touch down around the right end, but
missed the goal.
The Hebrews started the ball from the
2O-yard line after O'Byrnes failure, but
Banks captured it and went around the
right and left ends, making five yards. The
c. L. A. then tackled the center and in
creased their gain several yards. Hogan
and Bryant Williams followed it by break
ing the Hebrew line, and gave Connolly an
to get touch down.
The ball was started from the 25-yard
line by the Hebrews, and while they were
making rash and futile efforts to tackle Ho-
gan, Goette aud Wemyss the game was
called, with % points for the c. l.. A. in
the second half.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

sudden Changes OF Weather cause Throat
Diseases. There is no moro effectual remedy
for Coughs, Colds, ETC., than Browns BRoS-
cHIAL TRoCHEs. Sold only in boxes. Price p
cents.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

BiliOusness, bile, boils and the blues can be
'ured by taking simmons Liver Regulator.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

ut leads them all" is the general reply
OF druggists when asked about the merit or
sales of Hoods Sarsaparilla.-A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-02

Reliable under all circumstances is DR.. Bulls
Jough Syrup the peoples friend-Ad.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-25
McMahan Discharged.

PORTLAND, March 25.-John Nc
Mahan, who with his country
cousin, Editor McMahan of the
Woodburn Independent, created 80
much excitement In a fusilade on
Alder street about week ago, is
again free man. The grand jury
ignored the charge Of assault with
attempt TO kill, preferred against
him by Officer ID. s. Hutchins, and
returned "not true BILL" There
was nothing then for District At
torney Stephens to do but to ask for
his discharge.
As soon as McMahan was released
from custody he went to the city
Jail and inquired for the bullet the
doctor had cut out of his head. He
said he wanted II for souvenir be-
cause he had such u narrow escape
from death. AS the bullet could
not be found he went away discon-
solate, but as an effort will be made
to find II he may yet get the COW
eted piece of lead. There Ia still
quite scar on the back of Me
Mahan's head where the bullet PEN
etrated the scalp and was tlattened
out against the skull.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-25
The Rainmakers.

Ell PAso, Tex, March 25.-Frank
Melbourne, the rain wizard, and
his brother arrived in Ell Paso yes
terday from Hermosillo, Mexico,
whittier they went under contract
with the state of Sonora to produce
rain. Mr.. Melbourne said that his
contract allowed him sixty days in
which to produce three storms at
S2500 each. The committee APP
pointed by the government would
not permit MIN to operate until the
I'd of March, five days before his
contract expired. He then began
his experiments, and between the
Sd and the 9th, one and one-quarter
inches of rain fell. AS soon AS the
clouds began gathering the COM
mittee ordered him to discontinue,
as natural rain was coming. He
did not receive a dollar for his ex-
periments. A committee of FL Paso
citizens is trying to raise money to
enter into a contract with Mr.. Mel
bourne for rains throughout the sea-
son, to cover Western Texas, South
ern Mexico and Eastern Arizona.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-25
THE MoDUs vIvENDI.
The London Star Advises Sails
bury to Change His Tune.

LONDON, March 25.-The Star
which yesterday approved Sails
bury's attitude in declining to assent
to the prolongation Of the modus
vivendi has changed its views and
today advises Salisbury to renew the
nodus vivendi, In The house Of
commons today in reply to request
for information as to the communi-
cations from the United States on
the Behring sea question Lowther,
parliamentary secretary for foreign
affai.r said in reply If Great Britain's
nu,e to the United States was still
under consideration. He said
further more the foreign office had
nothing from Washington confirm
lug the kilograms published in this
mornings paper that the United
States committee on foreign rela
tions had recommended a ratlfica-
tion convention.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-25
Tho Freaks of a Maniac.

JACKSON. Miss, March 25.-When
the legislature was assembling yes
terday morning a crazy man named
Bryant took possession of the state
house for an hour and ran things to
suit himself. Several officers came
10 arrest him, but with big knife
In each hand he defied them, and
furiously cursed the Legislature. He
finally ran down the steps and into
the street, hundreds of people, in-
Guiding legislators and state officials,
fleeing before him. After getting
out OF the crowd three policemen
knocked him down and landed him
in jail. He was recently discharged
from the asylum as cured, but will
be returned.