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Bosses the Sever*
age Question, and Gravely deals
with Aolmaleoln Numerous
sod Terrible.
ARTICLE NO. 3.
Editor's AaverUsmsAppeu,
The broad proposition is made,
that as we have excellent plans' for
sewering the city and assurance from
a skilled engineer that they can be
successfully carried out, we should
undertake them at the earliest, uo-
The plan calls for discharge 'of IrtwUlwd.and inoculated in the us
1.' . • - -i msnnov wltli nnvn on1tit*At: AMn
n
age at eastern terminus of Lon
don street into a large wooden sewer
with sufficient fall to cany excreta
below low water mark in Clnbb's
creek. This creek is a branch of
Back river, which has an outlet into
St. Simon’s Sound.
The general impression is that this
sewage if not carried out to sea will
be nutf&Uzed to 'suoh.an extent by
the action of suit water that the dan
ger from infection will be materially
lessened, if not entirely removed.
That it is an error to suppose the
tide will supplement our sewfcra by
continuing the flow of* same to the
sea is proven oy investigations by
experts. One of them in a recent ar
tide says: “Discharge into the sea,
or into a large water course iB in
general the least costly means by
which a community can rid itself of
its sewage. . Much care in choice of
outlets is ■ necessary. to make this
plan effective in avoiding nuisance.
Some towns make use of tanks or
outlet sewers of large capacity from
discharge Is allowed to
ocoUr only when the tide is ebbing.
When the volume of sewage is very
<*vge, even this precaution does not
woolly protect the neighboring coast
from foul deposits. A striking in
stance is furnished by the case of
London, which discharg'd its sewage
/j into the tidal estuary of the Thames
'■ at Barking and Crossness (five miles
below London) during only some
three or four hours from the time of
each high tide. It is found that the
discharged matter is washed up and
down the river with every tide, occa
sionally reaching as far up as Ted
ding (about fifteen miles above Lon
V- don), and that tho portion which is
J ^ not deposited in the form of mud
VIjbnks only very.slowly works its
jWay to the sea.” w
The question of the disposal of sew-
ago is a very large one. Hitherto all,
or almost all of the material has been
wasted by being poured into rivers
ortheses, tho streams being thus
polluted qnd the shores rendered of
fensive.
That the action of salt water does
not destroy infectious or contageous
germs is proven by the following re
port of analyses of the water of New
- .York bay made last year by Assis
tant Surgeon, J. J. Kinyoun:
- “The cities and towns discharging
tbeir sewage into the New York bity
. have an estimated population of three
' millions of people. In view of this
fact, a chemical and biological exam
ination of the bay water was under-
fiertakeu for the purpose of deter
mining its contents, and also to find
how long it would support life of the
different micro-organisms, more es
pecially that of Asiatic cholei a.
Accordingly, specimens were oh
tained at different places, being col
lected in sterilised flasks. The first
was obtained at the Narrows; the sec-'
ond alongside the steamship Britan
nia (lying at quarantine); the third
■at Hoffman Island; and the fourth at.
Vwlnbonrno Island. These different
specimens jrere collected in thirty
fotnutes, and jnst at incoming tide.
Plate cultivations werp mado from
each of the different specimens, and
at the end of five days had developed
colonies of baoteria. Examination*
showing the number of micro-organ-
lunal * .. *
buns
Narrow*...
. uootocabloccntlmetan.
lOSOQ to cable centimeter*.
“J®wu>l*l*w» DMOtornWocenqmeten.
Swlnbourno blind.... nroo tauublo centimeter*.
The micro-organipm found in each
were seyeral varietles of micrococci
and one ot a ldrge bacillus. These
were foansferred to cultivation tabes
for farther observations. On No
vember 12th test tubes partly filled
with sea water, -were thorou
manner, with pure cultivations of
Asiatic cholera. Cultivation tubes
were inoculated from the water from
day to day for the purpose of deter
mining the longevityof the growths.
During the first ’five days the water
seemed to exert a slightly inhibitory
influence over their development. It
was farther observed that until Jan
uary 20th—a period of 69 days—the
characteristic growth of the spiril
lum <ii‘ nholcra Asiaiica could be
produced in peptonegelatiue. t
Examination.-, made linnl time,
both by the plate method and direct
staining, show conclusively that these
spirilla have not only been kept
alive, bui have also been greatly in
creased in numbers.
• After closely studying the current
of the upper bay, I am led to believe
that if dejecta from cholera patients
should be thrown iqto the lower bay,
cholera could gain a foothold on the
contiguous shores, where every con
dition favorable to its development
and propagation sometimes exists ”
The Cltyof Pfovfdehe#r^?trBaF
probably .the most perfect system of
sewerage, and, if I am rightly in
formed, uses the pumping plan; car
rying the sewage to a central tank
where it is dedeorized and disin
fected, nothing going into the bay
but clear water. Chicago uses the
same method. Both of these cities
have in view the maxim of one of the
most advanced minds in sanitary
engineering, that “ No sewage should
be allowed to pass to a tidal river or
boy without being subject to chemi
cal treatment." Old Fogy.
A Hew Passing Notes Telling of
the Closing; Honrs.
The Military'Fair of 18 8 is over,
and l* sepred*'‘‘Mg 'success.” It
could not hjive bpen otherwise, for
two whole military companies backed
by their Avives, sisters, - sweethearts
apd lady fkrieqds set out- tp moke it
so. i ‘ “. '*$1-
Somcbody made' the Aharmnisxn
tell a “great^hig mistake^” last
evening -by dnling iwt-to) publish
that everything left ovor^ould be
sold at auction last^qight
deemed best not to do thii
ing, but to hold same over
time next week. Tbi*; r w*£
think.
Colonol -Jackson, the pnflto man,
was laudably employed lastfevening
“Mrs.
' trying to sell ’ a bottle of
Winslows’ Soothing Syrup” ! hat had
been contributed.
Among the prominen
the fair this week, but wi
overlooked iu the mention
Berryman, Chapman.,'bjPtl
stand. She ban been so*qj]
way, and her assistants so jo
her weyrk has been overlooT
did it so quietly. These et peo-
B. & W. R. II.
The B. <fc W. R.JR. has put on two
more trains from Waycross to Alba
ny. The road now has eight regular
passenger trains and one accommo
dation freight between those two
points, and a good steel rail track
nearly or quite the whole way. A
passenger at Waycross going west
can start on his journey every few
hours from* 5 a. m. to 10 p. m. As
soon tyj the steel rails are put down
between here and Waycross,’some
one if not all of these trains will run
into Brunswick. - This is the road
they used to call “the old B. & A."
\yhen completed we will have to call
it the “new B. & W.”
Not a Small Fry.
The Tribune commenting on Hen
ry Grady’s .recent speech in. Texas
refers to a number of Southern cities,
among then# Brunswick,New Orleans,
etc,, mentioning others as the small
fry. In referring to us we are men
tioned as “Brunswick with her ele
gant cotton compress, -backed by one
million, of capital.”
Syrup of Figs
Natures own true laxative. It is
the most easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known to cleanse the
system when billious or costive; to
dispel headaches, colds and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, indi
gestion, piles, etc. Manufactured on
iy by the California' FIs fjyrup Com
pany, Son -Francisco, Cal. For sale
by Uoyd A Adams.
pie frequently accomplish
the loud talkers.
Last night proved the mos^lucra
tive of all. Over $400 woi
during the,-evening. ‘
That wild turkey sent ixr
die Wright netted $5.
The total proceeds of the
up in round numbers $1,61
•TWat
Wo were nround this morning to
see the hall, which was being trans
ferred from its gaudy fixing of fair
week to its sombre Sunday air. We
found everybody busy trying to pack
up their effects and tear down their
booths. The work was rapid and
thorough. As we were leaving the
hall, a pleasant voice recalled
with the remark that the ladies of
the supper committee wanted us a
moment. We stepped within the rail
ing of the supper department, and
were soon surrounded by a dozen
matrons: Wo took in the situation,
and lifting our hat exposed to view
our editorial (the senior’s) shcad.
The spokesman of the party stepped
forward, with package in hand, and
thus addressed us
“Mr. Editor, recognizing your val
uable services in working up this
fair, the ladies of this committco ten
der you this little token of gratitude.
We bowed and left their presence,
already having visions of something
real nice, ileachiug our office, we
unwound the wrapper and^liclosod a
handsome bottle all duly labelled,
and encased in the usual straw cov
ering. Close inspection showed that
those-naughty ladies, not having the
fear of a “man of the quill” before
their eyes, hnd drunk all the wine,
and presented the editor with a bot
tie of water.
MERRY XMAS!’
A-. KAISER & BRO.
Have Placid on Sale-Foe
THIS COMING WEEK
The largest assortment*of the following Goods, at emormously
reduced prices, to give everybody a chance to’buy a
Good, Useful and Suitable Holiday Present 1
STARE AND WONDER!
doz. white, drawn, worked Handkorchiefs at...,.... ....10c, worth j
embroidered
“ “ ............16bi
“ “ “ “ . ..20c
“ “ :. ...260
“ “ ' “ “ V....30c
colored cordered “ " ......; 6o
The largest and best selected stock of Silk Handkerchiefs at 50o
•y$SP
Jerseys! ilerseys!
PI
1 lot of Jerseys, fast black, plain, at
“ “ “ “ braided, at............
“ “ “ “ fancy velvet front, at...
it it U ‘ <1 II silk II U- ^
. “ “ all wool, plain, at ’
45o, worth 76o
pleated fronts aft colors
' He
MOORE & McCBARY’S
CIALTIE8.
Prices Good for One Week Only.
Good creamery butter 26c. per lb.
20 pounds best buckwheat for $1.
8 pounds best mince meat for $1.
25 pounds best flour for $1.
New mixed nuts, 20c. per pound.
New apple cider, 40o> per gallon.
Best French prunes, 20c. per lb.
2 pound can corn, 10c. per can.
2 pound can peas, $1.50 per doz.
3 pound can peaches, 15a per can.
Half gal. cans maple syrup for 76c
Apple batter 12$c. per can.
Pure leaf lard, 15A per pound.
Bologna Sausage 12}c. per pound.
Punkim yam potatoes, 60a per
bushel *
Good backet preserves, 76a por
bucket
beaded.
And all the balance of our large stock for the coming Week to
be sold at the cheapest prices you ever heard of.
If you don’t want any Handkerchiefs or Jerseys, you will find
plenty of other goods at suitable prices.
Wc have the Goods, and they will be sold, and those who
come first will have first choice.
-A- KAISER S BEO.
==S
THE LORD’S HOUSE.
Religious Services To-Morrow.
‘Forsako not tho assembling of yourselves to
gether, as the manner of some is.”
Presbyterian church, Rev. Paul F.
Brown, pastor: Services a’t 11 a. m.
and 7:30 p. m,
Second Advent: (Church corner of
D and L streets, two squares east
of tho gas house.) Elder H. V. Skip
per, pastor. Subjects for to-morrow:
morning: “Tho Boldness of Satan.”
Evening: “A World on Fire.”
St. Mark’s Cfiurok, H. E. Lucas,
Rector. Morning prayer, celebra
tion of tlic holy communion and ser
mon at 11 o’clock; Sunday School
at 3:30 p. in.; evening prayer at 4:30
m. The Rector will officiate.
Y. M. C. A: Prayer meeting every
Sunday morning at 9:50. Gospel
Song, service every Tuesday evening
at 8:15 o’clock. All young men are in
vited. Rooms open daily from 9 am.
to 10:00 p. m. in Scarlet* B^ok. en< have
Newcastle street. Sunday evening
at 7:30, anniversary meeting at
Methodist church.
The Quitman branch of the Iron
Hail, having been in existence seven
years, its members are entitled to
draw $1,000 each less any amount
they may have received |for sick ben
efits. The money is a few days oyer-
due, but word has been received from
headquarters that it will soon bo
forwarded.
• Store Wood For Sale. -
Oak, Pine and Lightwood delivered
in any part of the oRy. Orders left
at Greer e stable or Brunswick n rug
Store promptly s'.vmded to,
N. Dixon.
Pension for Ex-Confederates.
Saviinnih New. ,
There seems to be. a disposition in
several Southern States to increase
the appropriations for maimed Con
federate soldiers. In Georgia it has
been proposed to appropriate $180,-
000 annually, instead of $60,000 for
them. In North, Carolina thore is
a very strong sentiment in fovor of
an increase • »
If these and other states do not
provide as generously as their fi
nances permit for this class of elti-'
zens, they should do so at the earliest
opportunity. No Southern State can
fail tp vote reasonable pensions with
out being open to charge of ingrati
tude. .1
Soldiers on the Southern side of
the late war-tbo revolution, Dr.
Haygood calls it—who lost their
property and their health in the
cause, returned home to retrieve
their fortunes, bat very few of them
succeeded - even . partially. *
Much the greater number of them
are able to make only a very scant
living, and- if they receive any heljj,
it comes from private sources or from
their states.
The South bears her part of the
heavy peueipn burden crcatod, by
Congress, and a\ the same time she
must provide for ber own ex-soldicra.
Although she bears a double pension,
burden, she should not hesitate to .,
increase that part of it which is
borne in behalf of seedy veterans.
Tho south is better able noil to help
these soldiers than, abe has ever
heon, and while the opportunity lasts
she ought to do what sho can for
them. , *