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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

There is not so much wet land nor as
many ponds in the immediate vicinity of
Savannah as has been generally supposed
A ride over the country round and about
the city shows that the water from the
late heavy rains has ABOUT all disap-
peared. And there is very little sickness
in the suburbs or in the city-not as much
as usual at this season Of the year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

The wholesale merchants of Boston. as.
sisted by several influential trade journals
and daily newspapers, are moving for
the abrogation of the custom of dating
bills ahead. An agreement covering the
matter is being circulated among the
larger wholesale dry goods houses and
numerously signed. The effort is to put
business, as regards this particular fea.
ture, upon an honest basis, and to make
each transaction stand out in its true
light The custom of buying dates and
selling dates, is an acknowledged evil,
and all that is necessary for wholesalers
TO do to get rid of it, is to act together.
Southern jobbers should back up the eff
forts of their New England friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

A 'well-known senator is quoted as say
ing that if Senator Hill had been treated
right by his colleagues and not been
snubbed and neglected" they would have
found IN him man willing to go into the
Nlce-President's chair and stop the debate
on the silver question by refusing to rec
ognlze any of the silver senator's and
bringing the matter to an issue by so do
ing 1t may be true that Senator Hill
would be willing to dare the wrath of the
obstruction senators; but what is the
matter with Adlai Stevenson's backbone?
Is there any good reason TO believe that
ne lacks the courage Of his convictions.
and that he would not bring things to a
focus II the majority on the Aoor Of the
senate should decide upon and back I'D
sucn mode Of procedure? Senator Hin
Is not indispensable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

And the hot weather continues! This
is about the hottest September ever
known in Savannah. The nights are get
ting to be delightfully."- cool, however, and
nobody has reason 10 complain that he
cannot sleep on account of the heat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

Babies Ruth and Esther and their
mother are going to move to the country
this week. or the next, and they will
probably remain away from the white
house until the midwinter holidays. Mrs
Cleveland's rapid conyalescence is cause
for sincere ORGANIZATIONS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
At the Religious Parliament.
From the Chicago Times DENY


The attitude of the representatives of
Christianity in the parimCnt of religions
toward their cOmpeers from the Orient, so far
as expressed. is strongly remin scent of that
OF the old waman who was tOIen as day TO
CONJUNCTION" but "darned if she wouldn [ like
to see the man who could convince herr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

Cairo street, at the worlds fair, seems
to be the Bowery, the Whitechapel, the
Yamacrayv, Of the White City. There is
hardly day but some lawlessness occurs
in Cairo street Fights are common, and
the lower elements drift there almost by
instinct. Cairo street shows the toughest
side Of the worlds fair fabric.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

1t seems probable that the breach of
promise suit against Col Breckenridge
viii not be tried for two years yet; there
fore public Judgment, which has been
suspended by request, may sit down and
take a rest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

1t is estimated that there are fifty sena-
tors in favor Of the repeal bill and thirty
Ave against it, and yet there are sugges-
tions that the bill viii be defeated. That
does not look as II the ma Jority ruled in
this glorious country Of ours. IL is about
time there was such a thing as closure
rule IN the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
Measuring Rhode Island.

This reminds me, says a writer in the Seat.
tie Post, Of an incident have heard related
of a recent banquet. Captain W1mans, the
executive commissioner for the state OF
Rhode Island. was there. He is a venerable
looking but lively old gentleman, with white
hair flowing down over his coat collar and
with a face resembling that of the late Henry
Ward Beecher, The postmaster arose to in
troduce Captain Wimans and jokingly said
The captain halls from that famous state of
Rhode Island. Letme See-how many square
feet are there in Rhole Island captain?"
Quick as a flash the little old gentleman
was standing, and, with his white hair flow
ing over his shoulders he exclaimed
Rhode Island is not measured by feet, sir
but by heads"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
CURRENT COMMENT.
No Virtue in PATIENCE.

From the New York World Dem).
1t is the most disgusting exhibition of i'm
pudence and iR4potenev@ eYer,scen in high
legislative body. 1he Senate has lost i'm
measUranlv in public respect by this display
1t owes it to itse L and to the country to put an
emu to it. Where there's will there's a
WaVn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
Ladies' Muslin Underwear

Ladies' Torchon Trimmed Night Gowns al
39c and 49c; reduced from SOC and 75c.
Ladies' Handsomely Trimmed Night Gowns
at 73c and CSC; reduced from 81 and 81 IS.
Great bargains in Ladies' Chemise at 2lc,
Csc, 39c and ACC.
Ladies' Skirts, Drawers and Corset Covers
all reduced 10 actual cost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

The Roanoke affair of last week has
had one good effect, at least. 1t has
forced an Acknowledgement from north
ern republican newspapers that there are
in the south officials who uphold the
laws
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

Baron Hirsch's investment Of s., OOO, 600
in American securities would seem to in
dictate that he has more faith in this coun-
try than great many Americans have
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
FOYE \ MORRISON.
GREAT LIST OF BARGAINS
FOR THIS WEEK.
P4NIClPRICES !

Gents UnIaundered Shirts, reinforced
linen bosom and bands, good muslin and
well made, the regular SOC quality, at Csc,
or 8 for 81.
Gents Plated Bosom UnIaundered Shirts.
open back and 'front.' very good article, for
ACC; reduced from 75c.
One lot Gents Night Shirts, fancy trimmed,
at 39c and acc; reduced from Csc and 75c.
Closing out balance Of Gents NeuIiues
Shirts at little over half price.
100 dozen Gents Best Apply Linen Collars,
in all the leading shapes, at 10c each; regu.
lar price 15c.
Gents Regular Made Halt Hose, in tans.
states, unbleached, striped and black, guar.
anteed seamless, al 15c per pair; grand value
for Csc.
Odds and ends and broken sizes in Gents
Half Hose and BaIbriggan Underwear 10 close
al half price.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

The Valkyrie set sail from England on
Friday and arrived at New York on Fri
day, thirteen days before the race SUI
perstitious yachtsmen will make note
of this and govern themselves accord
inglV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
Pennsylvania Justice.
From the Charleston News and Courier
dem

An incendary at Media, y says the Phila-
delphia Public Ledger. has been sentenced
to ten years in the penitentiary. He fired
barn belonging to his employer in revenge for
being discharged The man in the same
state who broke his wife's jaw and beat his
son with lighted kerosene oil lamp last week
was sent to Jail for eight weeks. They think
a good deal Of property in Pennsylvania.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26
At Cost! At Cost!

The balance of our stock Of Ladies and
Children's Shirt Waists reduced 10 actual cost.
Grand drives in broken lots Of Ladies' and
ChildrenS Hose, black and fancy, at 10c, 15c
and 1876; worth l5C, Csc and Csc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

Sammy-Did you ever see the Old Man of
the Sea?
the father OF the mermaids.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-26

EASTERN OFFICE, % Park Ros, New
York City. C. S. FAuL6kER, Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
SALE OF
HIGH GRADE
AND NOVELTY UMBRELLAS

No. IL 20 2Ginch and 2s-inch Umbrellas heavs
twilled silk, finest imported natural wood handec
trimmed with silver, cases and tas,els 10 match
50 stock goods; Monday. 81 o. '''
No 300 26-inch and 2s-inch Umbrellas he.v,
twlled silk, handles of imported woods some ara
trimmed with solid silver, eases and tassels IA
match, 49, for 1913.
No 300 26-nch Umbrellas. finest crade ~
English twiled silk. handles rare natural woods
solid silver, Dresden, real ivory and tigereye.
No. 4-223 ?6-inch Umbrellas. finest Grade q,
Spittafeld silks, in black, navy blue and cardinal.
real Dresden, ivory and natural wood handles
trimmed with gold, onyx and tortoise shell. cases
and tassels TO match. So TO s. goods. for 81 80.
Lot j-s7 2G-inch Umbrellas, highest Vradev
Of Spittafed silks in navy blue. cardinal and
black, handles Of real ORES lon inlaid with solid
silver, ivory and crystals nad with gold and
silver, pearl and silver cases and tasses TO match
SIS 10 81, for $3.50.
Lot 6-lo 26-inch Umbrellas. highest grade
Spittafeld silk black only -handsomest and most
UNIQUE handles, cases and tas>cls, Sl2 to $50 I'm.
breas for $3.50.
Forenoon is your best opportunity.
tmbrcla-Front In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
COMMITTING THE FIRE INVESTIGATION

The commission TO investigate the charges against
the efficiency Of the Fire Department continued lis
work yesterday. Chief Engineer Ncvins completed his
evidence in regard Ia the needs Of the Department.
james Dale. Of the two assistant chief engineers
the Fire Department. was chilled to testify In regard
10 the efficiency 81 the work Of tie ilrcmen and the
methods OF lighting fres. His evidence sub
stantally the same that given by Chief Nevins and
he urged tie need OF more fire engine companies
equipped In the best possible manner.
Charles II. butcher. Of the Continental Insurance
Company. questioned In regard TO what was
needed 10 give the city adequate protection against
fire He said that the extension OF the fire limits aud
more stringent building laws were needed. There
should be brick walls between frame structures TO
stay the progress OF fires inter they were started
More water mains were necessary In parts Of the
city.
A. f. Nicholson. IA bookkccpcr In the Office OF tie
Burrick Publishing Company. at no Greene-ave..
said that 1t not the nefcency OF tho Fire De-
partmcnt but the inclicency OF fire equipment that
caused Inadequate protection to property. lie dill not
believe Tat the fircmen We're drunk on duty, but were
overcome by smoke while at work. which led 10 the I'M
preston that they were intoxicated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.

Absolute divorce was granted Yesterday TO H.
Baldwin Iiotl,y from Mrs. Mary l.. Hobby.
Mary wcrthemer whose child was murdered ias'
spring by Adam Haas and Peter schultz was sent 'o'
RAYMOND street Jail To the Waysld" Home S'sei"''
Han, ba, Teen sen, to state prison for life, ana Shutl
T. awaiting execution for his SHARE In the crime
The Rev. J. Winthrop tIageman, former pastor Of
tho Franklin Avenue PRESBYTERIAN Church. who was
od.,pod a deacon Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
hv pi,bop Potter or Thursday. will coEdnct services
and preach today IN -. Marks Episcopal 'huroh Ill
Bedford ave.
Muyor Boody did not make public any statement
Yesterday In reply To Governor Flowers Veto IL
WAS said at the city Hall that the Mayor had dNt"'e'
his views to "A typewriter, but upon reading them over
ne had decided not make the statement pupnc.
IN thi, decision he WAS guided Icy the advice oil
friends.
Mrs. Dorothca F. f. MuhlcrbcrG is seeking limited
dt,orco from George Muhlcnberg. to whom she was
married TWENTY-FIVE years ago In Germany he''hu!
he told her she too old for him ana refused her
soc,otv afor she discharged servant GIRL, Louisa
spiih eighteen years old She says he has an income
OF $4,000 year, and is worth S")ooo
The I4h Regiment Armory Commission decided
Yesterday TO sock legislative authority Tor the issue Vi
bonds to tho amount of 1000 for the construction
Of the building
\, the result of inquiries by snpervisor-at I@re"
v,,lol In rccnrd 10 a bill OF Contractor John H.
,,rourlc OF $4,000 for extra work NJ the ST. John
land County FARM the bill has been withdrawn ior
amendment.
oliver d. LEIGH, former Police Commissioner wheh
There was "A board OF three commissioners Is seriously
III AT his home, No. 30 Aberdcenst.
The Republican General Committee Will meet IL
Historical .rall on Tuesday evening The Legality oi
the appo,ntmcn OF George +. Elliott to the Executive
Committee Of which he has been made chairman VIII
bc questioned by Jesse Johnson. who claims major
fly Of the delegates who qualified from the Twentieth
Ward on IN. night OF tho organization OF the General
Committee selected him. Two Others qualified after
word making tie I'm the choice OF executive member
and Mr. Elliott was designated by Chairman But
Ting
The forty first anniversary of the Church Charity
Foundation will be observed In Grace Church IN the
Heights nj 4 u. m. to-day. The Rev. &. r. breed,
DIR Arnold w. Catlln and the Rev j. q. Bacchns VIII
speak
The Grace Mission OF the Church Of the Reconcln-
tion which meets at No. Os3 Fultonst. will give
an entertainment to morrow night at Arcanum Hall.
Fulton. st. and Bedford ave. The admission Is 20
cents and the proceeds will go to the Building Fund.
President Lewis Of the Brooklyn city Railroad
Compony saws that II viii tahc three weeks to COM
pc,e the rclaying OF the tracks and the putting up
Of trolley poles and wires for the operation OF the
Fotbushave street line by electricity. and that
the work cannot begin until the frost is out OF the
ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
Walker. Ellwood S. Rker. Miss Narcisse. william

Walker. Elwood S. Riker. Miss Narcisse' william
O'COrman. -
Congregational church celebrated its sixteenth ANN
versary on THURSDAY evening In Ne fhich III br eN
ercises consisting of music and addIc9see' p a.
steele. of kandail's Island the icy. Dr. ,anur, -
Virgin and the Rev. DR.. Jacob f.. Price OF ~ JaIes
Methodist Episcopal Church. assisted in the eAcrc's
class Of siA boys gave an exhibition OF a.tln
Mrs ' Mctssn Miss Mckee. Mr.; Tlawlor d.. Mrs
vieic. Mrs Goodenough. Mrs. Rogers MIS- ir! Or
Mrs. wray. Miss Wilson Ms j. kipP Mn, e: k Mr..
JIurlbuI Mrs La Cost. Miss james. Miss Archer
MIS- Cam Mrs. Dcameter. Miss f. Manchc''cr Mi,s
BlauyeI Mrs. i.Cyd, MIS-. VI. 4. AugcT nIs' iIN,id'
Bodley, Miss Z. NJ. vanderbOgct and Miss L. Der
wick. A., o. hroncb
Of Inc New York civ indian Association will be ltd
TUESDAY at 10 3o a. nj IN me ne @n"N ave. and
Onc,hundred and twenty thrdst.. at which an ch4r,
will le made 10 secure clothing for the bows III TIC
i"V WrN TbsWn. McAdam entertained the whist Club
at her home No. 40 West One-hundred ana thrlN
was awarded to Mr.. Wells ule fir, prize ana a
ROYAL Worcester was gwen 10 ris' Nv 49, a.
second prize Ie men,, n', i1 ans While the
second prize a silver shaving CASE was a"iu'u ~
Mr McAdam some Of those present were D mr. W aru
william McRca. Mr. and Mrs f. NJ. iioaeamd Mr
and Mrs Freeman. Mr.. and Mrs. Well. ana ME- ana
The fourth annual reception and entertainment OF
the Edna Dramatic circle was held on Monday ever,
Ing in the harlem Turn Hall. In one-hnndie anu
twenty -fourthst. near 1hird-ave. at which IA New
England comedy drama entitled llickr: Farm, w,,s
given by The following ". II. Ehng. r. Ich; VI
Mcdonald T. IIeslAn ii. Pick. W. La Forge MISS
Josie Mc-hane and Miss f. Flanagan. ,,
Elaborate preparations are being mace lor Il IhiI
70 Ia, given by the knights of Pythias In ala oil lh
Pvthias House. on Washngton's birthday al Tic
Ienox Lyccum AT = 80 D. III. ,,, mt,
An Interesting series OF sermons. az Wldch II mn LIN,
lister of nearly all the denOmnational churcmS VIII
preach in turn will be held Al the Lexington Avnnh'
sFI In lnN n-nN
and eleventl,-st The Rev. John l.. Campbell the
pa tor of that church will begin The series th,s Even
inc and on February 10 the Rev. DR.. B"nlamn Is.
'ryiar win nr.ach on " Why | Am Disciple. on
March IL tie Rev. Dr. james 5 Fam VIII v arH
as his subject WHY | Am n Presbyterian on Marc
a., 20 ~" brofcoror : f. Tpham will preach ON "Why
An a Methodist: on April o The Rey DIR. SaInn"I
II VIRGIN on :. Why I Am n ConcregationalSt : ana
~, .nru re- ne, Rev Dr. II. :. Macarthur OH why
Am n BAPTIST"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
AN EVENT
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

WOoienware especially, because the fall in
price is greatest This Woodenware, recollect. is
" Firsts" in every sense, Yet not brand new goods
handled too much or water touched.
WOODENW RE-Broons. good quality Green
Corn Broom, zoe. Kind for lic.
Hssells Carpet Swcepers, $500 kind for
81 40.
Hearth Brooms. hest corn, | lc kind for lie.
Pals, .5-hoop brass bound zoe. kind for lac.
Pals, painted. cab" bound. zoe. kind for lic.
Tubs. best cedar, slightly soiled csc. kind for
SOC
Spice Boxes Is in set. 33c kind for &C. pei
set
Scrubbing Brushes, corn. Sc kind for &c. EACH
Scrubbing Brushes lampico, l0c. kind for %
S"rubbing Brushes, extra Tampico, re. kind.
Sc. each
Step Ladders folding for library use. $3.50, for
sec.
Comb and Brush Rack, Zee kind for Sc -.
Wash Boards, perforated zinc, worth douoie'
l6c: each.
Tables, oak, fancy, sold Saturday for Csc, 10
Clothes Horse, walnut bars, price was zoe, to
be 4sc.
Rolling Pins. best-revolving handle. &c. each.
Stove brushes, good quality, special, for &c.
Coffee Mills, regular zoe. ore for l6c. each.
Coffee Mills. regular soc. one for 3?c. each.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, extra heavy polished cop
per bottom, 3oc; for 22c.
Coffee Boilers, 3 qts., II. T. copper Dottom'
5sc. for ?9c.
Kettles (Range) heavy polished copper bottom,
bJc, LOT 5Jc.
Tea Pots, pit, IT. p copper bottom, SOC. for
23c.
Wash Boilers, extra heavy copper bottom
81 80 for 9sc
Crumb Brush and Trays, fancy 4jc.: for 2sc.
Chamber Pals, galvanized, heavy, 4Oc; ior
26c
Fry Pans, small size for eggs, to close out, 10
each
SUNDRIES- Ammonia, extra strength, standard
kind. &C. bottle.
Bird Gravel, best selection. &c box.
Bird Food, best selection. &c. box.
Ammonia tWilletts pcrfumcd for toilet, 20
bottle
Enameline Stove Polish SC box.
Pcarline Washing Powder, &c. box
BoraN. best quality, &c package.
SileXO Securing Soap. &c. cake.
Toilet Paper. packages, Brooklyn" 6 for 2oN,
Toilet Paper, rolls our special pink Wrapper
&c. each.
Busters, small size, brc-a-brac. &C. each
Busters, best feathers, in. long; sec Kino
13c. each. ga.
Dustcrs, extra quality feathers, large; Sloo
kind Csc. each.
Shelf Paper. assorted colors. "a sheets for &c
Dial Scales every one warranted Si.JS luz
Sl.O9. -.
Candies, assorted colors: Sc. kind for &c. eacn
Door Mats, best cocoa brush, II and - IN. $50
Step Ladders, with shelf, an extra good iaa'
der, lc foot v
Agate Ware-Our entire line OF Agate Ware
first quality we have rcpriced downward aoous
25 per cent or more accurately speaking. 100
TO S. articles are changed &c. to So ,.,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
CHANGING THEIR CHURCH CHOIR.

A radical change In the choir Of the Central Con-
gregalional Church Is TO be made In May. The or
ganst. Lewis Moore, Is to to the Tomplns Avenue
Congregational Church. at an Increased salary The
music committee, composed Of John F. Anderson, IT,
r. D. Benedict and stanley d. Ill., has also decided
not 10 recngagc Mrs Ksthrcnc kavannah Parker. the
contralto. who has sung In the church for several
years. and married member OF it after she It's
choir from Plymouth Church. She has many friends
who regret that she is not to remain with the church.
David NJ. stone the leading member Of the church.
has Issued circular saying that he has nothing
with the music of the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
. Womans Attempt to Drown Ferself-Contin"ing 'he ~ "
=, ,.rtn,ent Inves Republicans working ior
Uniy-VariOus Items Of General Interest

This disaster wa, recently recalled by the act OF Con-
er, which restored Naval Cadet Richard H. "a, nSoi
10 the navy with the rank OF ensign al''r u. va"
dropped because OF IL law which limited me n,npr u
cadets 10 be retained after graduation. lie was NOR
recently ordered the Navy YARD ana as's i,eou
duty on the torpedo boat Cushing oaur, ga. hm
was one OF the officers OF the Trenton anu NJ
Lieutenant Il. VI. q. Brown, the eNccutitr o NV. 80
a sail and prevent the ship from going proauSiur ~
The reef h. led the men aoit, the acl ''an oid,,r
great peril and exceptional gaantry anu I'M p,,sd
The act Of Jackson. in thus leading inc crew. I'D
the vessel for number Of hours, ana no uouo. r,
the lives Of nearly 400 men. lihu ihic p',n 81 ,.,
Of personal bravery and hcroism on the par' VI @
sail RS and engineers force. one "i iheSt ~. 80
men WAS deserving Of special conllilehua uo' Tor
on the books OF the ship bring under t,re ~
n slight inraciion Of discipline, ana AZ ,i u n hi
danger came forward and saved dozen lives pS "'
unaidrd cNertiOns. ouonp tho
There are at present several vafancieS "io sorar
carpenters Of the Navy. or rather ther' ~ hocn
warrant officers Of this grade tial tne'' ,t - Tho
I'm many wears and Commodore wilson, 'n,'i u, Wv
pirrau Of Construction, has urged Tint me Pnors
should he filed Under the law the nuhloc H., pro.I
RAM officers + limited to the discretion OF W.
dent They are first appointed I'm an acng ,'pN. .G,
or upon probation for year. ana II iounu 49,, 90
n, Tho ord ~ that time become regular 0flcers iT
NE with the rank Of ensign or lieutenant vi W.
Junior grade. with much tho sam" plNl"EeN n,,'
benefits rs tho commissioned officers IH' va IN
officer, have been among the most isrlul ana l'.l
mi of the Navy and among thoS" who served dnrlns
The CIv War. there many who nave pcrlo''n,'
dl, linguistic and gallant service Inc Mar,nI o,, d
rrr, coi,i, Of boiswain-, gunncrN, carp 'n'er' a,
.,ilmokcrs The boat,wains and glnn"rN are, usu,llN
selected among the deserving mn Mno i ~
attained tnciton and experience ~ apprentice Dogs
on the training ships. A., ., ,.,.,,
Cnmmnlorc Wilson and some Of the other naval
constructors were at time carpenters In the Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12
4 WELL-TRAVELLED LETTER

Prom The NOrWlch BUIIrIIH.
\ Rockville man about nine months ago received a
letter from his brother, employed on a steamship
running out Bombay India. asking him 10 send n
United States 50 gold piece, which he wanted b. wear rs
a watch charm. He obtained the coin. enclosed II be-
tween two pieces OF heavy cardboard put II I'm lett r
and registered It, Last May the letter started on IL, way
and Friday 1t returned to the Rockville Office. The
cnyelope PRESENTED remarkable appearance and + a
great curiosity having travelled over 30 600 miles
The letter went to the dead letter Office at Bombay
and the coin had disappeared. having probably worn
rs way out the letter. The letter went To various
points In the East. We'll n England and the Con
itnrnt In search OF the pcrsen 10 whom II was ad
dressed Every soppage Is registered on the letter
which is covered with marks and writings In all
colors. The letter returned ly Postmaster
Randall the who sent H. and although the coin
Is missing he considers the letter Of more value than
when lie sent II.