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E oW TO BIDE aw alligator
H'3 Back. Press Your Thumbs
over His Eyes end Say"G’laug.”
Prom the St. hou< Republic.
OTE Fla.. Dec. 80.—If the ancient
Viand*painters who depicted nen on
, k as centaur* were now living,
held they would find in Florida for
'Siting new forme of life, provided
:r * / i wed the idea developed in the pro
ir' "e.is creature that was part man
l“ ; rt hone' Here, for instance, they
>=■' i .flee men riding huge eaurians across a
:;u ‘ Vtfcout cither rein* or saddle; some
>- V r om the depths of the ocean
, n gig intie turtles weighing as
1 k s Clydesdale h.rses, and others
2 a iewtlsb, or porpoise or being
tr* I 'behind “ enormous sea devil in a
r J ”' Ti l o f a boat or in a largo schooner.
V aits of a colored citizen who
T * ml * ‘ fo-.r of an alligator than he
harmless lizard, and will attempt
tr ' • v day for a small sura of
! r;ie '' (p,,. method of riding the reptile is
c “ r a ike or a pond where the species
*■ -acs select a large specimen, jump
i iiii kly, and pressing his thumbs
, urge it shoreward.
Unemployed* the South rlorida rall-
A1 'name I have received permis
h* " nn rmed me that he had often
u id bull' in the lakes of Hernando
:■ ,J . U 1 riciden them ashore without any
bvsimplv pressing his thumbs on
!rU ,-e- and urging them forward with
: hf's r shouts. Ho found it far easier
““ timount than to dismount, for as
* , 9 saurian steed touched the shore
!to seize his leg by bringing its tail
! ; ; 1 suddenly together and rolling over
[ : a erhkc a barrel going downhill. This
~v ordinary method employed by olli
-1 ,ur eapturi: g their prey or enemies,
i“‘ ns etiicacy depends on ihe prompt
I’r'iaiiction "f jaws and tail, the stroke
U readily avoided by a little "flgur
'• is, ueo Mr. Stafford's expression.
r,]iiig t • Mr. Stafford, all ho had to
t in want of an aquatic mustang
1 • ' uter a half-dried pond, pick out the
vLtarid laziest saurian bo saw there,
* - iromptiy and pyint its head laud
arl The mounted animal, according to
‘/.•it-msiit. makes no fuss about moving
vherevtr it is directed while in tho
ter but tho moment it touches land it
s'rverv effort to throw and devour its
fc. v
■ i,.;' ssitl- to ride an alligator pome dis-.
■ : ' Jveriand by tviug its muzzle, as it
■^ e V r . t aitf niiJt to do auy injury until it
K, tt ro w its open mouth and long tail
by a sudden sweep to one side,
■ dm!, who is. I believe, a native of
Hi ■'•.it. a veteran hunter, and an expert
cKey, relates an anecdote winch
r. saurian riding is as dangorousas
steepiechasing when the mount is
‘'o r wounded. Ho bad ridden an alli
.Mhljr,. during on uf his hunting trips,
K' m u was rather large, aud its skin, as
H';.,;. .eojetitv, unusually valuable, he de-
: ;.o k.ll and Hay it near the pond.
r emptying the contents of his rifle
;ts bead and assuring himself of its
.had, he drew his knifo to llay it;
H ; La ! hardly touched the head ere the
HttoUr returned to life, and seizing him
t„e • at sleeve, commenced rolling over
wRL.qJ ~ ver. The second or third roll took
■r*Sleeve, ff his > oat and dislocated his
M.(I >u being set free in this unex
■p; n.scr.-r, it did not take him long to
out "f reach of the furious rep-
A physician who was hunting with
set his’arm in a few moments, and
Hi.-:, that was done the jockey poured lead
IH ■ :is late in ut until he was sure that its
\H r 'Cious spirit had tied.
HH -t nun who hss shot aligators for their
Mi l-s 11. 1 we the.: the animals were harm-
Hii. w,nt r and -lined to avoid a contest
|Kv,- . mail at ali times unless they were
|H .■ . 1, r -.lef-r.dmg tbeir young. Tbev
w. r.*e lu ttieir pairing season than at
:>.• r, m • .mg;then usually potu
' t.*: in r kuarily stupid and stub
ru, in.-iiu-J to resent any intrusion
grounds. Vet by boldly facing
Bt"iu th-'vean be f reed to run. and may
H' -i 1 un i ridden nslioro, pro
-1 tier- are no females in the vicinity,
h’ tre 1 1. ■ n.io an 011 null toward a
Hi kvirk that in moil above ail other b
t- l! t ore of n lake on a dark
■ ta. 1 w it: : -r. 1 why 1-is steed tried s >
i: > turn aw ay I rill it whenever the
oil ■ lift*-1 oif ttio eyes, but he was
' tv \m-t I t it readily a fewmo-
/r, w uri enraged female that
„• the landmark, which washer
ototi-m uthej and grunting
lt.sai.** grizzly, and sent her cun-
' r pr .-. it.-iy to the rear and its
HleV'ytkvp iuto the mud.
H i rf;. - v f l)r [ llm t | io cssaiia-it was
the bull trmn fit. the jockey
h 1 jul it bt ve.ftl hundred yards,
* ‘it ii.tervnia nud thrashi g it vig
•>itli l.(*r tail whenever she got e.n
> ; " r: Ihe male was driven
|B|- ' -- " ' *ko before she decide 1 to return
SB' : i;t th'. l mm, hut ho was running on
r " 1 r uv.'ir life jlong beforo ehe nad
u i' the pursuit of the stood,
r. It-r c ai i he had seen many des-
charges during the civil war, but
“ v '- ; r ns in one that so completely
l his faculties as the charge
‘‘“■af*bi S r- m ,uthed squaw ’gator.” He
Ik: could ride a male saurian at any
the year, but that no man living
, rerain his scat on the back of a
n ‘ u ai defending her nest or was
by her young. He once suc-
i m keeping his seat on the back of a
''f'" was hastening to her cry
-s'-ring, but was thrown oil the
■ ; tU * r " icll “ c * niouth of the nest
p ‘' • * tea swrep of her ta.l and a dowu-
*ll. ■ IllM tion of her head.
a ; G fK ;: -K fo fall on his legs on hard
Hi-1' *’ "Stacked the reptile with his hunt
knled her beforo she could m-
V V nyy u l )0n bim, by avoiding her
a,i< (^‘llv eriiig his blows in her eyes
, r,uld K et out of range. Having
her ho called the young out of
Jl ’ ie lmit ating the granting of
, :' r r ‘ and bad sixty of them in a sack
H? f r i ; ; as IP,ll: >’ niinutos. As lie received
II l ‘" mother and 25 conta each for
" : d’be concluded that his adveut
■ ! ‘ a P &l d him very well.
,f O2 BY THU FORELOCK.
;" oGraw 's Timoly Com'nsr to
rescue of
f m ~ie Chicago Doily Tribune.
" tf; ° last of the old year. The
' n t!ll! i-.od clicked away tho
■B.. hours W! th' ra/.on tongue and passe 1
,J ' vr it* bold, painted lace uutil
■ U |O - Ued to 11:41 o’clock.
r:ght tu his chair sat the • lull*
Hi i " " ll ■* -'ilia Pinkie MeOraw had
' I[ 't? her time und talents uuself
:‘t'rtalning since o’clock.
. , raro artjstio sense that
Vr ther > crops out even in
■H:.- J >’ inexperienced, she had
■ ‘ , WII the light in order that
■ r l ins reil necktie aud bis
Hu . .. rf ‘ 1 muB tache might boa little
“ ! -i the conversation had
■H ‘..1 1:1 akesj ■•■ ire to Jackson park,
H’ "id pages cause 1 by temp -
in the cuiversatioDal mo
’n ttiit'.ntcs, Miss Pinkie,” he
|H; “'-.g at the cl ek, “the year IVJI
■ Hh r r s Koa ' ! ln: ° history.-’
11,1 1 Teat to hitch his chair a
H .. ( ‘ Uf ti or away.
-aware. Miss l•Inkle,” he pro
■. 1 must have—h’m—seemed
‘‘N J .' u - evening ”
e< ’‘ " Mr. Yagson—not at all,”
■ er lhn young lady.
' ■ 1 s9d a few moments, np-
IB 1 and" ,K o and, cido whether e:ie meant
t'. e '" iral ,loulal of his dullness or
. *• r r 'etlf'.' v 9rt tl,e proposition that
IB?- . oo duller than usual, but in
'“ r famous .mils he felt e:n
■HI TANARUS: < R hoa and he tried it again:
f*r !S>l wlliJlaUays be a
■ t" mp, Miss Pinkie. It-it
’ ! ? r that—that 1 first be
■l ••i B .l“®‘nted withvou.”
H ’ " L!; “-Piled, retrospectively. ‘‘But
all years are memorable. A year is a long
time, you know.”
Again Mr. Yagson felt oppressed by a
momentary ui certainty. liad the year
1881 seemed long.-r to her because he had |
become mixed up in it or—or how?
“H’m—yes,” he said; "but don’t you
thick some years more, er, mem rable than
others.”
“Ob, of coarse!”
Mr. Yagson felt himself growing more
helpless, but a glance at the clock seemed I
to nerve him to another effort.
It was 11:53.
Giving bis chair one more well-meant,
but unsuccessful hitch he broke out again:
"All this evening. Miss Pinkie, I have
been—h’in—h’m—thinking that ”
"Beg pardon?”
"I was goiug to say that all this evening I
have been wo. dering whether ”
“You have been wonderi ’g whether——”
"Whether it has ever—h’m—occurred to
you that I must surely have some object
in "
It was 11:57.
"Some object,” he went on huskilv, “in
coming ”
“I am not sure I quite understood that
last remark, Mr. Yagson,”
‘‘l—l am not sure I—er—quite understood
it myself,” he gasped, looking hopelessly
round the room.
It was 11:59.
“But I am trying to say—h’m—to say
that I have been thinking all the evening
that it must have occurred to you that I
I must surely have some—B ime—object ”
“You made a remark to that effect a few
minutes ago, Mr. Yagson."
“Yes. I—that is—l—the fact is, Miss
Pinkie, that I have been thinking all the
evening ”
Once more he stopped and looked with
appealing eyes round the room.
And while he looked, lo! the clock, in
slow and majestic measure, struck the hour
of 12!
Then Miss Pinkie McGraw promptly rose
“P; .
Swiftly crossing the room, she took the
trembling young man by the hand and said,
with a radiant smile and an unmistakable
note of triumph In her voice:
"Theodore, this is a leap year! Will you
marry me?”
He hid his face on her shoulder, mur
mured: “Y-yes! ’ and the agony was over.
Kismet.
From the Bolton Herald.
It was on an electric car bound from Har
vard square to Boston. He was a suscep
tible Harvard student,she as pretty a girl as
you could wish to see. He wore an
immaculate white scarf and was ar
rayed like a lily of the field.
She had brown eyes that extended
back to her soul, aud she knew how to use
them. She left the car at the coutral gate
of the Common, and he sighed and watched
her through the car window until she was
out of sight.
An hour later ho was strolling through
West street viewing the shoppers with a
critical eye. Suddenly from tho mysterious
interior of a dry goods store, a bundle in her
hand, her cheeks Hushed with the ardor of
the chase, she canio forth, fairer than be
fore. jAnd underneath the immaculate
scarf he felt a joyous commotion.
At 1 o’clock he was at the Adams house,
and, as in duty bound, made a cursory ex
amination of the ladies’ dining room. Ho
had Inspected scarcely half the tables when
his heart stopped, and his eve whs riveted.
Just underneath a mirror she sat, diverted
of her wraps, and nothing short of ravish
ing- •
"It is fate,” said he, and stared at her
until there was danger of the head waiter
calling the police.
At 4 o’clock he was hurrying up Tromont
street In tho overture of a threatening rain
storm, bound for Park square. In front of
the Tromont theater he thought of his im
maculate ecarf aud fine raiment, and sought
shelter in a doorway.
Auother moment and tho world around
him grew misty. She stood beside him, her
sk.rts in hand and despair in her face, with
out mackintosh or umbrella to shield her
from the rain.
He glanced at her a moment, rolled up his
sl2 trousers and departed on a run. A few
doors down the street was a furnishing
store. He dashed into it.
"Give mean umbrella, quick,” he said.
"Here is one,” said the clerk; “$4 59, gen
uine natural wood and-”
“Hang the wood,” Slid he.
He dived into his pocket. A $2-bill, two
ones and 45 oents in cj'iange.
"Call it #4 45. It’s all I’ve got.”
“All right,” said tlje clerk.
He threw down the money and rushed
back to the doorway.
She was gone.
Then ho raised his umbrella and started
to walk to Cambridge.
M EDICAI*
3. ITTI c I had three little girls
Lit ILL who were attacked with
>7 l a7T" obstinate ECZEMA or
Blood Trouble, which
afflrst resembled heat, but soon grew to
yellow blisters, some of them quite large.
One of the children died from the effects
of it, but we got Swift’s Specific and
gave to the other two and they soon got
well. S. S. S. forced out the poison
promptly. The cure was wonderful.
,T. D. Rain’s, Marthaville, La.
[•rsrarjga has no equal for Children. It
relieves the system promptly,
and assists nature in developing the child's
health. Our Treatise mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
"/®\ JAPANESE
PILE
nSP'cURE
A guaranteed Cur© for Piles of whatever
kind or degree—External, Internal, Blind or
Bleeding, Itching, Chronic, Recent or Heredi
tary.® 81-00 a box; 6 boxes, *5.00. Sent by
mall, prepaid, on receipt of price. We guar
antee to cure any case of Piles. Guaranteed
and sold only by
TUE HEIDT DRUG CO.. Savannah. Ga.
PU BLICATLO
iBAYUWh
igf4LoG.pa!lTllflirsi.
MV^#\FREeII
fi j JOHN C.IsI
BOSTON I£.t/ Mass.
BKOK.iiß’*-
F. C. WYLLY,
STOCK, BOND AND REAL ESTATE
BROKER.
Strict Attention Given to All Orders.
Investment Securities always on hand.
Correspondoneo Solicited,
PLUMBER.
Klkßl LINK OF
GAS FIXTURES AM) GLOBES
L, A. MCCARTHY’S,
48 DRAYTON FT.
rt'O COUNTY OFFICER*.—Books and Blantt
T required by county of
Vkitakar suwat. havanao*.
TIIE MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1892.
Castor i A
for Infants and Children.
“ C astorl a Is so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me.” H. A. Archsr, M. D.,
11l So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
“ The use of ‘ Castoria ’ is so universal and
Its merits so well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
w ithin easy reach.”
Carlos Marttn, D.D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloom ingdalo Beformed Church.
Four Years’
EXPIRATION
February 1.
A SENSATION.
That is What Has Been Done
BY THE LAST
Terrific Slaughter in Prices
-AT THE
(MIT DISSOLUTION SUE
Siswial aid Gensine Bargains
Were never so emphatic as last week when the slaughter
reached its zenith, surprising even the old time bargain
seekers. SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS to-morrow
and every day in the week of EXTRAORDINARY
VALUES till the entire stock is sold out.
We’ve set the Dry Goods talk of the town going. It’s
apparent everywhere. The chief topic among the ladies is
(he WONDERFUL BARGAINS obtained here.
Come Early and Often to
the GREAT DISSOLUTION
SALE. _____
MORRISON, FOYE & (X).
DRESSMAKING.
tail! I)rj Goods and Dressmaking Cos,
H. A. DUMAS, Manager,
Removed to Krouskoffs.
We are now offering our Choice
Dress Goods at greatly
Reduced. Prices !
At Oar Net Qnarlers, 151 BROUGHTON STREET.
DRES MAKING DEPARTMENT upstairs in charge
of a first-class Modiste.
FURNITURE, ETC.
fin? Prinfinal Aim
UHi liliiul JUI Him P ut,llc tong ago became con
* vinced, too, that we never miss
a the mark. Here area few shots
|j that hit the bull’s eye.
(-dX/Uklij ... fl j As long as they last we will offer
Oir Eire lie ef Goods
IMIS. GREATLYJM® PRICES.
\ NEW MATTING
'r; ■ —.j* Arriving on every steamer.
rssJf -• FURNITURE
ifelg, M. EOLEY & SON,
_ . 186,188 and 190 Bmgbton Street*
MEDICAL.
Catorla cures Colic, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhcea. Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes <U
gestion.
Without injurious medication.
“ For several years I have recommended
your ‘ Castoria,' and shall always continue to
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results."
Edwin F. Faroes, M. D.,
“The Winthrop,” 126th Street and 7th Ave.,
New York City.
Tmt CtxTirm Cohpajtt, 77 Mm ray Ptrert, New York,
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■Hg
UKY GOODS;
CREATED
DANIKL HOG AW.
T A BLE
Damasks.
Weofferthis week extra values in Bleached
and Colored
TABLE
DAMASKS
In prices ranging from 50c to $2 per yard.
NAPKINS. DOYLIES,
TOWELS and TOWELINQ
Will also share the CUT.
ONE LOT OF
EMBROIDERY
and
FLOUNCINGS
To be closed out at HALF PRICE. Also Ladies’
and Misses'
TT ndervArear-
Including CHEMISES. NIGHT GOWNS,
SKIRTB, Etc., at fearfully low prices.
All of above MUBT be moved to make room for
SPRING STOCK.
Boys’ - Suits
Remaining are offered at absurdly low prices.
CARPET
PRICES are making themselves felt.
WE MAKE AND LAY FINE
BODY BRUSSELS
At unheard of prices for such flno grades
D. HOGAN,
SHOE*.
'•Grit makus the man:
The want of it the chump;
The men who win lay hold,
llang on, and hump.''
We are trying to win. To
do so the verse says we must
hump, lay hold aud hang on.
THAT’S WHY WE PERSIST
In calling your attention to our
Fine Footwear
We hang on to you to buy because we must
have your trade, if possible, and we feel sure
you can’t do better.
BUT WE CAN’T HANG ON
To our goods a great while at a trip.
Once 8-en they are same as sold. We keep
all kinds of SHOES, stock constantly chang
ing—always new and fresh.
BUTLER TIORRISSEY,
120 BROUGHTON STREET.
HLKR.
GLOBE BREWERY.
“GOLDBRAU.”
The Ingredients used In the brewing of this
famous Lager Deer consist of the besf grade
Canada Malt and Bohemian Hops, brewed by
the most approved scientific methods and puri
fied by a slow and low process of fermentation,
while long storage renders the same mellow,
fine flavored and thoroughly wholesome. Ah a
refreshing, strength giving beverage the Globe
Brewing Company’s GOLDBRAU is unsur
passed. Served barreD and bottles. Orders
addressed to
Globe Brewing Agency,
SAVANNAH, GA„
Will receive prompt and careful attention.
Savannah Depot, 63 River street.
jIWKLBI.
A. L. DESBOUILLONS,
THE JEWELER,
(3 ALLS the attention of the public to his most
J carefully selected stock of GOLD
WATCHES of the best make and quality, also
his selection of Clocks of all paterns which he
sells
AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICE,
Also his fine line of Sterling Silverware the best
thing for wedding presents.
EVERYTHING WARRANTED.
Repairing of Watches, Clooks and jewelry done
with the best workmanship at
A. L. DESBOUILLONS',
21 Dull Street.
Portland Cement.
“Veotia” Brand Engllsn Portland Cement, a
superior article and suitable for making side
walks. For sale by
C. U. GILBERT & 00., Importers.
Four Years’
EXPIRATION
February 1.
CLOTHIHG. ■*
AND STILL THEY GO!
.VXD WILL ( N INUE TO GO
DURING JANUARY.
$24 00 Suits or Overcoats at sl9 80
22 00 Suits or Overcoats at 17 90
18 00 Suits or Overcoats at 14 40
15 00 Suits or Overcoats at 11 90
12 50 Suits or Overcoats at 9 65
10 00 Suite or Overcoats at 7 75
They arc going, and why not at such prices? If you
wish to select before choicest are gone, come now.
Think of it, .las. A. Banister’s finest French Calf and
Patent Leather Shoes, all styles, sold everywhere at $G and
$6 50, go during sale
A T S 1 1A
All Stilus, All Tons, Flail or Tip.
$4 00 Men’s or Ladies’ Shoes go at . $3 30
3 00 Men’s or Ladies’ Shoes go at 2 65
2 50 Men’s or Ladies’ Shoes go at 2 15
2 00 Men’s or Ladies’ Shoes go at 1 65
1 50 Men’s or Ladies’ Shoes go at 130
These arebonafide offers,
made to reduce stock.
DRYFUS BROS.,
CONGRESS AND JEFFERSON STREETS.
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DRY Ciooni*.
GUTMAN’S.
Special Sale of Ladies’ and Children’s
Merino Underwear.
Gents’, Ladies’and Children’s Woolen Hose.
A Discount of 20 Per Cent on the Above Goods This Month
Now is the timo to buy yonr Underwear and Hose. You
only give us eighty (80) cents for a dollar’s worth of goods.
Remember the place,
T r r\ l A 141
V JL AN JL XI— L- M BROUGHTON ST.
HOTJCLB.
PUJLyY Slv I HOU SEr
SAVANNAH, (TA.,
NEW MANAGE | J aSi R § PROPRIETOR,
(FORMERLY OF THE BROWN HOUSE, MACON, GA.)
This Hotel has bnvn renovated and put In first class ordrr In every particular. AU the latest
oonvenieuens and modem improvements, Hiiecial accommodations for tourists.
STEAM PRINTING. LITHOGRAPHY, OOKBINDING, JETC.
THE LARGEST LITHOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT IN THE SOUTH
THE
Morning News Steam Printing House
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA.
' J
THIS WELL KNOWN ESTABLISHMENT HAS A
Lithographing and Engraving Department
whlcn is complete wltmn ltseir, ana tne iargost concern or
the kind In the South. It la thoroughly equipped, having
five preaaes, and all tho latest mechanical appliances in
the art, the best of artists and the most skillful lithog
raphers, all under the management of an experienced
Euperintendent.
It also has the advantage of being a part of a well
eauipped printing and binding house, provided with every
thing necessary to handle orders promptly, carefully and
economically.
Corporations, manufacturers, banks and bankera mer
chants and other business men who are about placing
orders, are solicited to give this house an opportunity to
figure on their work. When orders are of sufficient mag
nitude to warrant It, a special agent will be sent to main
art! mates.
PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER.
'ESTABLISHED 1063.'
JOHN NICOLSON,
30 AND 32 DRAYTON STREET.
Practical Plumber, Steam
and Gasfitter.
A fine assortment of GAB FIXTURES and
GLOBES, two to eight lights, at
moderate prices.
All sizes of
IRON AND LEAD AND OTHER PIPES AND
COCKS.
A full line of Valves and Fittings, from % to
6 inches. Everything necessary to fit up Steam,
Hydraulic and Wind mill power.
Civil aud Steam Engineers will find it to their
advantage to call.
BATH TUBS,
WATER CLOSETS and
WASH BASINS.
CHANDELIERS. GLASS GLOBES,
And other articles apt>ertalning to a first dais
honest establishment always stock.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
STRAWfSTRAWI
I
Four hundred tons oieo clean, bright straw lx
small bales.
Texas R. P. Oats, Seed Rye, Hay,
Corn and Oats. Our Own Cow
Feed, Cotton Seed MeaL
T. J. -DAYIS,
156 Hay- Street.
Sole Agent for Orsno Manhattan Food.
NEIDUNGER & RABUN^
DEALERS IN
RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING,
Sea Lion Wrapping. Saddles. Harness. Leather
SAVaKHAB, GA.
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