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COTTON MEN STIRRED UP.
THE CHARGES FOR COMPRESS
ING TO BE ADVANCED.
An Increase from 35c. per Bale to 50c.
and 06c. on Sept. I—The Central
Railroad Claimed to be Responsible
for the New Rates—Effect of the In
crease on Savannah.
The announcement that the charges for
compressing cotton would lie advanced on
Sept. 1 has awakened a good deni of interest
and has been the subject of much controversy
among the cotton men of Savannah. They
have been discussing the advance in all its
phases and bearings and seem generally to
have arrive i • :tt • conclusion that it is a
good thing for the interior presses, but a
very ld thing for Savannah as a cotton
market. They have l>oeii earnestly endeav
oring to place the responsibility, and each
one has settled it to his own satisfaction,
but there is no unanimity of opinion.
WHAT THE PRESS PEOPLE SAY.
A gentleman whose connection with the
Cotton Press Association is such as to give
him a thorough knowledge of the situation
said yesterday that the rates would bo ad
vanced from 35c. to 50c. and 65c. Last
year seven-band cotton was handled, and it
was all compressed at the same price. Next
year the bales will again lx: seven-band, but
a difference of 15c. will be made between
that which is intended for Europe and the
coastwise cotton for New England, though
he could not see why the former should have
to pay 15c. more for an equal amount
of work than the latter. As to
the author of the increase, he said
that it had been forced by the Central
Railroad Company because -the advance
would lie worth about $30,000 per annum to
to the road. He did not think that the
building of presses in the interior could
be stopped: ultimately the interior would do
all the compressing, but that could be de
layer! for a long time if the proper course
was pursued.
THE COMPROMISE.
The railroad company, he said, made a
proposition to fix the rate at 50c. and 75c.
for seven-baud cotton for the North and
East and for foreign ports respectively. This
the Cotton Press Association rejected, and
it then proposed a charge of 50c. for all
seven-band and the railroad rejected that,
and then a compromise was effected at
50c. and fioc.
, Further particulars of the agreement are
that the Central Kailroad Company is to re
ceive one-half of : _ i3oc increase on cotton
compi eased by the association, but it is to
have all of the 30'*. increase made by the
Cordon Press Company on through cotton.
When the newly adopted rates were in
force, prior to last year, the Cotton IVess
Association paid ’dividends of from
15 to 20 per cent. Last year
under the 85c. rule, it paid only 5 1-2 to 9
per cent., though it made something more
than that, but all of its net earnings were
made from outside interests, not from the
compress.
THE COMPRESS EARNINGS.
Of course, if next year's busi
ness should be as large as that of previous
years the dividends could lie increased, but
he thought there would be a perceptible
falling off for this reason. The railroads
pay the cost of compressing in the interior
and the steamship eomjiaiues make a rebate
tt> the shipper, equal in amount to the
of compressing in Savannah: so if inesWtt
per can get his cotton com ••: jfaiy
ing by the railroad, and
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The high rate, too,
llmii.v to
whereas the large cities only
maintain them with a low rate,
though, it is claimed, the 35c. rate only
covered the actual cost in Savannah, as in
addition to compressing, twenty days stor
age afid loading were free to the ship])er.
WHAT THE LOSS WILL BE.
The intenor compressing will not only de
prive Savannch of the income hitherto de
rived from that branch of the cotton busi
ness, but will also take away the transfer
and insurance, so that the only benefit Sa
vannah will receive from the shipments
through here will he from the loading and un
loading done, and many workmen may be
deprived of their means of support unless
the presses here can find means to hold their
trade.
The planter of course prefers to shin to
Savannah, for the factors who lend nim
money and who aid him in making his crop
•ire hare, not in the interior lowns, but they
may be forced to ship there
the system under which the
railroad and steamboat companies will oper
ate. Some of the cotton men express the
opinion that the Press Association did not
have to be forced into the agreement, in
fact, that it could not have been forced.
The railroad, said one gentleman, might
compel the association to reduce the charges;
but onlv by an agreement, add not by force,
oould they have been advanced. The low
charges of last year gave Sa\ annah an ad
vantage of t-33d. in ocean freight rates over
Charleston, but it is rumored that the steam
ship companies have sent out notices ad
vancing rates since hearing of the increased
charges here.
AN EXPERIMENT ONLY.
Mr. William Wade,Huperintendent of the
Cotton Press Association, said that it was
just the indigo question over again-—if it is
good it will float and if it is bad it will gink.
“The change in the charges is called an in
crease.” he said, “but instead of an increase
it is only a return to the old pricea Tho
85c. rate was adopted for one year only as
an experiment—tiujse were t he words used at
the time—as an experiment. The year will
expire Aug. 81, and the old charges will bo
re-established, and that is all there is to it.”
Another gentleman, in answer to the
Suestion why 15c. of the (Me. to be charged
or compressing was paid to the Central
railroad, said tliat lie did not know, but
supposed that, us it was to the interest of
the railroad to have a low late for com
pressing at this port, it consented to the ud
vance only in consideration of being com
pensated m some way for the loss it would
snatniu through the advanced rate.
JOHN HARRISON DEAD.
Guyton’s Postmaster and a Well-
Known Citizen Passes Away.
I Mr. John Harrison, Postmaster at Guy-
Ga., died at the residence of his brotlier-
Mr. Roliert Groves, in this city, yes
terday, in his (kith year. Mr. Harrison was
native of Lancashire, Eng. He came to
country about forty-live yeafs ago, and
; vas, until lbO, foreman of the machine
of R. &J. Lochlison. He left thdr
to liocome a partner in the firm of
■lose, Arkwright A Cos., anil remained with
concern until the dose of the war, and
after removed to Guyton, where he
since resided. He was an ex-
workman, anil many machinists
the country who worked under
[Bn, either as apprentices or Journeymen,
old “Jack” Harrison and his
English manners. The deceased
ißf’t been sick for some time past, and came
piHwiis city last Sunday for modjcal atten
■k. but he failed rapidly until his death.
Ml leaves a large funaly connection to
his death.
[ tTO ASK FOR HIGHER PAY.
Lumbermen Want an Increase
I of sc. an Hour.
colored Lumbermen’s Association piet
last night and decided to demand an in
crease of wages. The stevedores have been
working for 15c. and but have
become dissatisfied wA.IjWfM rn* sand will
ask for 25c. and 80c. i May 25.
T hey have notified t that the
demand will lie m.-i Mit they! will *.-,1; for
an answer from then at hkkl t
THROUGH THE CITY.
i Items Gathered Here and There by the
News Reporters.
Solomon’s Lodge, F. A. M., will hold a
regular communication to-night.
The St. Andrew's Society will hold its
May meeting to-night, at Metropolitan Hall.
Six arrests were made yesterday by the
police for drunkenness and disorderly con
duct.
Mr. George W. Bartel’s class ’ in gymnas
tics will give an exhibition drill at the Tur
ner's gymnasium to-night
The Youths’ Historical Society gave a
pleasant literary ami social entertainment
last night at Masonic Had.
The artesian well at Montgomery has a
good flow of water. The well is 3 inches in
diameter and the water rises 23 feet above
the ground.
The Morning News has received from
Hon. Rufus E. Lester a pamphlet copy of
his anuual report as Mayor of Savannah for
the year 1880.
The Catholic Knights picnic at Mont
gomery yesterday was one of the largest
that the branch has ever given, and was
also one of the best arranged and most suc
cessful
The roof of a small dwelling at Price and
Huntingdon street, caught fire yesterday
afternoon, but the fire department extin
guished the blaze before any serious damage
was done.
Rain fell at Albany, Ga., yesterday to the
extent of .25 of an inch and slight showers
at Fort Gaines. The Savannah signal officer
said last night that there was some prospect
of a good rain here within the next twenty
four hours. Local rains are reported in
Alabama, Ixmisiana and Texas.
The room in Stoddard’s building now oc
cupied by the Cotton Exchange has been
leased for ten years to the Savannah Fire
and Marine Insurance Company. It is to
be fitted up for the purposes of the com
pany by the Vale Royal Manufacturing
Company. It will make elegant quarters
for Savannah's uew venture.
The Georgia Light Infantry, one of the
best drilled of the colored 'military com
mands of this city,complimented the Morn
ing News last night with an exhibition drill
in the manual of arms and drill of the com
pany. Capt. Stiles, its commander, was for
a number of years an employe of the
Morning News establishment.’ He de
serves credit for bringing the company to
its present good condition.
AFTER NINETEEN YEARS.
Wesley Monumental Sunday School
Celebrates Its Anniversary.
The Sunday school of Wesley Monumental
church celebrated its nineteenth anniver
sary last night. The church was filled to
overflowing with the little ones and their
jiarents and friends. The platform was
beautifully decorated with evergreens and
floral designs. On the right was a light,
house, and from the window shone out the
name “Jesus” and below the words “The
life and Light of Men.” On the left was a
large cross of flowers surmounted by a
crown. On both sides of the platform were
anchors anil stars of flowers’. Li the real 1
sat the infant class.
The exercises opened with the hymn
“Holy, Holy Lord,” and this was followed
by the recitation of the creed. Rev. T. T.
■red a brief praver ami the
■1 with the song “He Comes.”
rdlaw read a chapter of Scrip
was followed by a recitation
e Collins. “Nature’s Praise”
ng and Supe. Adams road
It showed that the school
llent condition and growing
rapidly. It now has ten officers, a large
corps of teachers and a roll of 201 scholars.
A. Pratt Adams, Jr., son of the superin
tendent. then read a military call for volun
teers in the Sunday school army, and an
nounced that all between the ages of 1 and
75 years would be accepted. He also called
for ten rich men with big hearts who would
give SSO a year to the school, and announced
that the first to apply would be received.
The infant class performed it i exercise,
which consisted of recitations by twelve of
the little ones. This was followed
by the song “Are You Drifting,” and that
by a recitation by Miss Josie Carr. The
school then sang the Anniversary Anthem,
and later in the evening it was repeated by
special request. Rev. A M. Wynn gave
tne children a short talk upon the object of
the Sunday school, and the duty of children
as Christians. He was followed by Miss
Ruby George in a recitation. The superin
tendent then presented Miss Emma Weeks,
the assistant superintendent and organist,
with a gold button set with a diamond. It
was a gift from the school, a recognition of
t.he long and faithful services of the one
to whom it owed much of its success. After
that the school sang “Hearts and Voices We
Raise,” and then there was a recitation by
Miss Josi© loard. The last song was “God’s
Holy Church Shall Triumph,” and after the
“Olbria Patri” hail been sung, Rev. Mr.
Wynn pronounced the benediction. The
celebration was a complete success, and the
friends of the children were unbounded in
t heir praise. They wereexcellontly trained,
and tlieir singing was very pleasing.
THE NEW PUBLIC BUILDING.
Rumors In Regard to Sites That Have
Been Offered the Government.
For some time past there have been
various rumors in regal'd to sites for the
new government building. It was asserted
quite positively that several blocks of lots
on Reyuokls square had been offered to the
government, and also that a block of lots
u.fe the southeast corner of Broughton and
Aberconi streets lmd been offered. Only one
of the blocks named is held by
one individual, and therefore to make an
offer of the sites referred to it has been
necessary to make combinations. The opin
ion of disinterested parties is that a site in
the locality named would not lie the right
one, as it is away from the line of improve
ment of the city, and the building
should lie located somewhere liet ween Bryan
and South Broad streets on the north and
south, and Drayton and Whitaker streets
on tho east ami west. There appear, how
ever, to be some influences at work seeking
to disregard public sentiment and public in
terests. If the building must be away from
the centre of business, it is tho opinion of
some' leading business men that it
should lie placed iu Johnson square or
Wright square.
The Odd Fellows’ Library.
The Odd Fellows’ library and reading
room is becoming one of the popular feat
ures of the order in Savannah. The city
and New York dailies and weekly illustrated
papers have been placed on file, and a mini
tier of amusements have been introduced.
The library will be open every day, except
Saturdays and Sundays, from' 3 to 10
o’clock p. m. Its privileges are extended to
the ladies of members’ families. The plan
of the Library Committee is to make the
room a pleasant social gathering place.
Members mav have their mail addressed in
care of the librarian, and it will he held un
til called for.
Over in Charleston.
The quarantine committee of the South
Carolina State Board of Health, consisting
of I)r. J. Ford Prioloau, of Charleston; Dr.
F. F. Gary, of Abbeville; Dr. T. Grange
Simons, of Charleston, and Dr. C. B,
Talier, of Fort Motte, are in Port Koval
selecting anew site for the quarantine
elation at that jHirt, as the present station is
too near the city for sanitary purpose&
Quite a number of Charlestonians will
make the tour to Europe this summer. One
party will leave Charleston May 30 . for n
visit to the Fatherland, and expect to be
absent about three months. The party con
sists of J. C. H. Claussen, C. 11. Blanket!,
Mr. and Mi's. John Weiters, M. J. 11. Osten
dorff, U. Boeseh, H. Ammo and C. A.
Cammnn, all natives of Germany, who have
t. i ■ fortunes in Charleston.
THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1887.
THB CITY COURT.
A Bill to Relieve the City of Ite Main
tenance.
The City Council voted unanimously last
night to relieve the city of the cost of main
taining the City Court. A bill will be in
troduced at the next session of the Legisla
ture to that effect.
Aldermam Schwarz's resolution authoriz
ing the Corporation Attorney to prepare
the bill evoked considerable discussion.
The Alderman said that the Council com
mittee which was appointed some time ago
to confer with the County Commissioners
had held several conferences, the
result of which was the unanimous conclu
sion that as the so-called City Court is in
reality a County Court, the city should be
relieved of the expense attending its main
tenance. The resolution was unanimously
passed.
The street pavement question was brought
up by a petition from the property owners
on Bull street, lx l tween Congress and State,
asking that Bull street be paved between
these limits. The same fietition was pre
sented and affirmed a year ago, but owing
to the inability of’ the contractors
to do the work at that time
the matter was dropped. Alderman
Thomas introduced a resolution last night
approving the petition and authorizing the
City Surveyor to advertise for bids for the
contract, and it was unanimously passed.
The Street and Lane Committee’s pian is to
pave that part of Bull street at the same
time that Congress street is paved.
Alderman Reid’s ordinance providing for
the issuing of free badges to market dealers,
licensed given grocers and vegetable huck
sters and fishermen, who sell their own pro
duce and fish, and for the issuing of regular
badges to licensed hucksters was sat down
upon, the vote upon its passage standing 2
for and 7 against.
Several petitions for permission to repair
buildings, etc., were referred to the proper
committees.
Thomas Brown’s petition in regard to the
payment of the SSO-reward offered by the
city for the capture of Thomas Fogarty was
referred to the Police Committee.
Bills against the city amounting to
$17,543 17 were ordered paid.
POR THE TYBEE LINE.
Seven Handsome Cars Arrived at the
S., F. and W. Yards.
At the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway yards are to be seen seven of the
finest ears that were ever made for a
suburban railroad. They are for the Savan
nah and Tybee railway, and certainly their
appearance is a credit to President Purse,
who hail them built under special orders.
They are from J. G. Brill & Co.’s shop at
Philadelphia, which is a guarantee of their
fine finish and comfortable accommoda
tions. Four of them are excursion i are,
with seats placed lengthwise,
two are passenger cars and one an accom
modation-baggage and smoker.
The passenger coaches have the same plan
of seats as the cars of the New York “L”
road. The cane seats and the manner Of ar
ranging them will certainly prove very easy
and comfortable to the passengers. The win
dows are more numerous than those of the
ordinary coaches, giving ample light and
air anil affording an unobstructed view.
They are provided with sash as well as
blinds, thus guarding against sudden rain
storms. The cars are all provided with the
Westinghouse air brakes, as well as hand
brakes, Janney’s patent coupler, Lobdell
wheels—in fact, all the latest improvements
to insure comfort and safety.
The outside is painted a Tuscan red,
trimmed with black and gold. The name
of the road and number of the car is on
each car in gold letters. Coaches pf a firet
class style and finish like them cost about
$3,000 for the accommodation, $2,200 for
the excursion and $2,500 for the passenger.
Thev are all beautifully finished fiujjfc in
hard woods, and taken all in all are first
class specimens of car builders’ work.
The Pulaski House Wine Room.
Messrs. Watson & Powers, proprietors of
the Pulaski House, have purchased the hotel
wine and billiard rooms of Mr. John J. Sul
livan, and took possession last night Mr.
Sullivan will open anew wine and billiard
room in the same locality in a short time.
The purchase by Messre. Watson & Powers
virtual] v disposes of the suit which was be
gun by Air. Sullivan against the executors
of the Wiltberger estate for an injunction,
and which it was announced would be car
ried to the Supremo Court The new pro
prietors will begin at once to put the hotel
in a first-class condition.
A Savannah Hotel Man Honored.
Mr. M. L. Harnett, proprietor of the-
Harnett House of this city, has been elected
Vice President of the Hotel Men’s Mutual
Benefit Association of the United States
which met in Washington last week. This
is the fourth time that Mr. Harnett has
been elected to the Vice Presidency of the
association, and it is an honor which Savan
nah and the genial proprietor of the Harnett
House fully appreciate. The association is
oonqiosed of representative hotel men from
all over the United States and is one of the
most important hotel men’s organization in
existence.
Local Personal.
Capt. J. W. McAlpin left last night for
Rome, Ga
Bishop Elliott left last night for Warm
Springs, Va.
United States Commissioner E. C. Wade
left last night for Washington.
Among the arrivals at the I’ulaski House
yesterday were P. G. Bowman, South Caro
lina; C. H. Lieding, E. P. Frost, Charles
ton, S. C.; C. T. Davidson. Baltimore;
James Farson, Chicago; J. C. Car|>euter, C.
Mundy, Virginia: J. F. Brookfield, New
York; S. E. Wells, C. T. Hollingsworth, F.
W. Lambert L. B. Doolittle, Augusta;
George L. Childs. Havana, Cuba: Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Brown. Springfield, Mass.
At the Harnett House wereG. A. Godard,
Chicago; P. 8. McCaffrey, Montreal, Can.:
W. IL Dudley, Orange City, Fla.; E. D.
Fletcher, Irvin county; N. Rosso, Bruns
wick; Z. Adams, Sanford, Fla; Dr. J. W.
Bleakly, Eden; 8. H. Mclntyre, A. Clark,
New London Ct,; J. W. Thomas, Georgia;
W. A. Hammond and wife, E. R. Dickey,
New York;J. W. Barney and wife. W. J,
Hobbs, Baltimore; E. J. Giltuor, Detroit,
Mich.; H. 8. Green, Madison, Wis.; W.
Mosley and wife, Orlando, Fla.
At the Marshall House were W. C. At
kinson, Nashville, Teiin.; W. 8. Fender,
Fender, Ga ; James Landberg, D. B. Carnp
belL Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Jesup;
J. M. Pringle, South Carolina; E. B Wat
son, W. J. Jackson, New York; G. W. Tay
lor, Blaekxhoar; A. Cassels, Mclntosh; H.
B. Randolph, J. B. Darryhingcr, Bruns
wick; H. K. Warner, Montgomery, Ala.;
Miss Simmons, Mrs. A. K. Coob, Massachu
setts; J. D. Mattox, St. Louis.
At the Screven House were R. C. Fay, Bos
ton; E v Manes, 8. Mayhoff, F. 8. Woliirulge,
New York; T. H. Challenger, George A
Backus, A. V. Billett, Philadelphia; J, F.
Lyon, Charlotte, N. C,; P. B. Kennedy,
North Carolina; L. L. Lunn, H. Roan,
Winston, N. C.; Mrs. C. Beale, Arden, N.
C. : D. A. Kemp, Troy, N. Y.; L. Ensey,
Baltimore; W. W. Starr, Augusta; J. it
Taylor, North Carolina.
Salt Bpring Hotel, Austell, Ga.
One pf the most pleasant places to spend
the hot months is Salt Spring Hotel, Aus
tell, Oft. The situation is very lino and
everything about the hotel new and first
class, and the family accommodations arc
unusually good. The rates of board are low,
and everything will bedono for tho comfort
of the guests.
Ladies’ Gents' and Children’s Cotton, Lisle
Thread and Silk Hose ;tt cost to make room
for improvements at (hitman's, HI lirougu
toil
KNIGHTS AT A PICNIC.
GRAND LODGE DELEGATE? AT
GREENWICH PARK.
A Gala Day on the Salts — The Grand
Lodge’s Closing Session Grand
Chancellor Haywood Elected Su
preme Representative The Next
Grand Lodge to Meet in Atlanta.
Yesterday was a picnic day for the
Knights of Pythias, and they made the most
of it. Early in the morning large numbers
went out to Greeuwich Park, many accom
panied by their ladies. Quite a delegation
went to Montgomery, while others pisca
torially inclined went down the river on the
tug John W. Lynn, which
was placed at their disposal.
The day was pleasant, though somewhat
warm and close, and the visitors were deter
mined to see all the sights and take in the
“elephant” generally.
Greenwich Pork presented an animated
and pieturesqu eappearanee in the afternoon.
The Knights were in full uniform, with belt
and fatigue caps, and the gay costumes of
the ladies united to form a very attractive
picture. The picnic committee of the local
Knights made its arrangements for a
bountiful supply of good things for the in
ner man, and the visitors found entertain
ment to their heart’s content. The pavilion
was crowded with dancers, while scores
stood gazing on at the mazy throng. Others
indulged in boating, ball playing, etc., while
some of the more impressionable ones flirted
anfi chatted under the trees. All were
greatly pleased at the pleasant reception
prepared for them, and they complimented
the committee highly for its care and fore
thought.
THE GRAND LODGE.
Grand Chancellor A. M. Haywood pre
sented his annual report to the Grand
Lodge yesterday morning, and it was re
ceived and placed on file. The Grand Chan
cellor spoke most encourigeingly of the
present condition of the order. Tee officers
and members, he said, have worked to
gether for the weal of the cause; the mejn
bership has increased from 788, at the time
of the last annual report of the Grand
Keeper of Records and Seal, to about 1,400
at this date; only one sickly lodge
is reported, all others are flourishing.
Three new lodges were instituted last
year, two at Atlanta, and one at
Augusta. The Jesup Lodge has been resus
citated and is now in a flourishing con
dition. He recommended greater energy in
the coming year, as there are nineteen or
more cities in the State where lodges ougbt
to be located. A recommendation was
made that the Mystic, Brotherhood, edited
by P. C. William Orr, be made the official
organ of the body, as much good can bo
done by this means of communication
between the grand officers and subordinate
lodges and members. The reports of most
of the District Deputies were also presented,
all showing the order to be in a good,
healthy state. The re|iort was quite vol
uminious and was printed in pamphlet form
for the use of the members.
THE CLOSING SCENES.
The Grand Lodge convention just closed
is the largest ever held in Georgia In yes
terday’s session over eighty-six votes were
cast, showing a large attendance and a wide
spread interest on the part of Past Chan
cellors.
The discussions on various subjects for the
good of the order were quite animated and
at times spicy, showing that the members
had opinions of their own and knew how to
express them.
The struggle over the election of Supreme
Representative was quite warm, P. G. C.
Haywood and P. S. P. Woodruff being the
moat prominent candidates. On the first
hallot, however. Mr. Haywood was elected.
He is an energetic mem Her of the order and
has done good work in the Chancellor Com
mander’s choir, and his election is a deserved
compliment.
The work yesterday was mostly routine,
the presenting of reports and secret work
generally.
Atlanta was selected as the place for next
year’s meeting, and the Knights of the Capi
tal City promised a grand reception and a
handsome prize for the best drilled division.
In all probability the annual convention in
1888 will be a big event.
The Grand Lodge concluded its labors and
adjourned last night sine die.
HOW THEY DID IT.
In the latter part of the afternoon the
scene at Greeuwich Park was hilarious to a
great degree. While Past Grand Chancel
lor Haywood was on the floor of the pavil
ion chatting with some Indy friends over 190
Knights quietly formed in line, by fours, at
the end of the room, and, marching down
the floor, caught up Mr. Haywood, placed
him on their shoulders and paraded araund
the pavilion, singing “For He's a Jolly Good
Fellow,” the band playing lustily all the
while and the spectators shouting and chip
ping their hands. Alter releasing him they
captured Major R. F. Harmon,placed him on
their shoulders and marched the same way
singing “Dixie,” the band playing the ac
companiment. This fun was kept up for
some time.
LEAVING FOR HOME.
All the uniformed divisions and most of
the delegates and visiting Knights left last
night for their homes. They expressed
themselves as highly pleased with the
kind reception accorded them, and
called Savannah’s hospitality princely.
Of the General Committee Grand Marshal
R. F. Harmon, W. T. Leopold, Chairman;
Janies Naylor, Jr., Vice Chairman; Robert
Hunt, Frank AVerm. J. MeP. Farr, J.
Gardner and R. R. Booz were certainly in
defatigable in their elforts toward mu - ing
the reception a success. Not a thing went
amiss and the visitors carried with them a
grateful remembrance of Savannah’s gen
erous oixni-handedness that will last for
years.
{several of the Savannah Knights, accom
panied bv the Union Cornet Bund, serenaded
P. G. C. Haywood and Capt. Brandt of the
Capitol City Division last night. Both
responded briefly in a very felicitous man
ner.
The report of the Supreme Representa
tives, D. B. Woodruff and Adolph Brandt,
was quite interesting. It gave the follow
ing as the present condition of the order:
Grand lodges, 47; subordinate lodges, 2,452;
nieuibere in good standing, 137,4-14. Inthe
uniform rank an increase of 137 divisions
is reported.
Sir Knight S. C. 1 see . of Savannah, ru'd
Lieutenant Commander Roliert W. Hunt,
of Augusta, have been appointed Sergeant
Major and Adjutant or the liattalion,
uniform rank, respectively.
How to Help Your Digestion.
Almost every day we fed the unpleasant
sensation of indigestion. Try Allcock’* Por
ous Plasters and be relieved. J. F. Daven
port, of Cauareie, Now York, writes:
I have been very much troubled with a
violent pain below my chest bone. I was
told by several physician* that it was rheu
matism of the diaphragm. It resulted from
cold and exposure. I had very little appe
tite and digested my food with great diffi
culty. I placed one Allcock's Porous
Plaster lielnw the breast bone and two on
each side. In the course of twenty-four
hours nil pam ceased, and I was able to eat
and digest a good square meal, something I
had not done before iu two weeks. 1 got
Iwtter constantly, and at the end of seven
days found myself entirely well. Since
then I have used Ai.lcock’s Porous Plas
ters for colds, coughs and pains in mv side,
nod I have always found them quick and
effective.
Children’s Mull Caps, Lace and Linen Col
lara, White Embroidered Mull Fichus and-
Scarfs, Handkerchiefs, Fans, Ribbons and
Gloves at cot, F. Gutman, Ml Broughton
street.
Buy your graduating dress now. Go to
Gutman’s, it will pay you, 141 Broughton
street.
THE BASE BALL OUTLOOK.
Savannah Wins a Game from Mobile
by Default.
Savannah won a game from Mobile yee
terday by default. The Golf City team
failed to show up, and, after nine balls were
pitched over the plate, Umpire Atkinson
gave the game to Savannah by a score of 9
to 0.
President Haas left last night to attend the
Birmingham meeting, which will probably
decide the fate of the Southern League. Sa
vannah is in favor of disbanding, as there is
very little prospect of the leaguebeing able to
go through the season under any circum
stances.
THE LEAGUE’S OUTLOOK.
Atlanta and Birmingham Both Want
to Get In.
Nashville, May 18.—The base ball situa
tion to-night looks much brighter than it
did yesterday. The meeting at Birming
ham has been postponed until Friday so as
to enable Charleston to be present. Presi
dent Morrow to-dav received a telegram
from Steve Ryan, ol Atlanta, asking if At
lanta would lie ailmitted to the league, and
if Nashville would sell the release of
ex-Manager Bradley. President Morrow in
reply wired Ryan to be at Birmingham
Friday. Birmingham is very anxious for
admittance, and the indications now are
that either Atlanta or Birmingham will be
admitted in Mobile’s place, and the other
will buy the franeise of Savannah, which
wants to get out. of the league. With these
changes it is believed the league will be on
as solid a basis as ever, and the season can
be played through.
MOBILE WANTS TO SELL.
Atlanta Asks the Gulf City Manage
ment for its Franchise-
Mobile, May 18.—Manager Kelley and
Duffy, Hayes and Behan, of the Mobile
team, arrived here this morning. It appears
that the nine was badly demoralized and
expected to break up and did not try to play
at Memphis. The management has not yet
notified President Morrow of its dissolution,
but it is evident that it has gone by the
board. Atlanta telegraphed this afternoon
and asked if Mobile would give them its
franchise. The Mobile management wants
SSOO for it. Nothing further has been hoard
from “Toby” Hart.
Charleston Downs New Orleans.
Charleston - , May 18.—0ver3,500 people
witnessed the game this afternoon. In the
audience were over 600 people from Orange
burg, who came down to see the game. The
batteries were Smith and Grady for Charles
ton, and Ayde lotte and Brennan for New
Orleans. The locals played great ball, both
at the bat and in the field, and literally
wiped up the diamond with the visitors.
The score stood 14 to 2. The visitors played
well in the field, but Aydellotte was severely
punished and their errors were costly. The
score was:
128456789
Charleston 14401021 I—l 4
New Orleans 1 0 1 00000 0— 2
Base hits—Charleston 25, New Orleans 7.
Errors—Charleston 2, New Orleans 6.
Earned runs—Charleston 4, New Orleans 1.
Stolen bases—Charleston 4, New Orleans 3.
Struck out—By Smith 4. Aydellotte 8.
First base on balls—Charleston 4, New Or
leans 2.
Wild pitches—Smith 2. Aydellotte 3.
Passed balls—Brennan 3.
Hungler, formerly of Mobile, has been
signed by Charleston, and is expected to
pitch to-morrow.
Games Yesterday.
At Philadelphia—
Philadelphia 01004010 1— 7
Detroit 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 x— 9
At Cincinnati—
Cincinnati 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1— 8
Brooklyn 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 x— 6
At New York—
New York 2 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0— 8
Indianapolis 02420005 x—l3
At Boston-
Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 2—9
Pittsburg 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 o—2
At Louisville—
Louisville 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 I—s
Baltimore 001011003—6
At Bt. Louis—
St. Louis 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 6—12
Athletic 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 o—4
At Cleveland—
Cleveland 1 30000020—6
Metropolitan 003101000—5
GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS.
Matters of Money and Management
About Various Lines.
The Central railroad sent out five extra
through sleepers on last night's train.
President Demens has contracted to have
the Orange Belt railroad in ojieration to
Brook.svilie, Fla., by Nov. 1.
The City and Suburban railway and the
Coast Line railroad should extend their
lines, so as to give the people living south of
Anderson street the benefit of street cars.
It is stated at Jacksonviile that the long
expected reorganization of the Florida Rail
way and Navigation Company has about
been perfected, and that changes will take
place very soon. Receiver Duval will prob
ably go out of that position. He is now in
New York and none of the subordinate ofli
eers of the road will talk or tell who the
new officials are to be.
Notwithstanding the character of the work
on the Central’s Good water extension, the
contractors report a very favorable progress.
In the long tunnels as many men as possible
are working and the progress is rapid. It is
the intention of the company and con
tractor%to push the work until completed,
and there is little doubt but what trains will
be running through by October.
The Clayton Extension.
Assistant President Rogers, of the Cen
tral, has just returned from Alabama and a
trip over the proposed extension of the Eu
faula and Clayton road. The
people along the proposed extesion
exjiect to see trains booming along in sight
of their houses in a short time. Ozark and
Elba are buoyant with hope and happy in
their bright anticipations. Col. Rogers ail
dress's! a meeting at Ozark, and announced
that work on the extension to that joint
from Clayton will login at once. The road,
as surveyed, will jiass through Louisville,
Elamvillc, Newtopia and Barnes’ Cross
Roads into Ozark.
A fairy lost a precious chann
To keep the rosy gums from harm.
To keep from teeth decay and death,
To sweeten and purify the breath.
This charm the fairy lost a mortal found.
And BOZODONT 'Us called on earthly ground.
The Glorious 41
Just read the glorious four days of special
sales of the poulnr dry goods house of David
Weisbein as announced in anew “ad” in our
columns. It will make you feel good to
know that you can buy so many useful arti
cles at almost Any price. Avery little bit
of money, it appears, is sufficient to enable
you to buy an entire outfit. Who can with
stand these tempting otters! Do not neglect
to avail youiself of it, for it is no humbug;
the goods will lie sold as advertised.
Gents’ Underwear, liuudkerchiefs, Rocks,
Shirts, Neckwear, Collars and Cuffs at ac
tual cost at Gutman’s, 141 Broughton street.
Rock bottom prices on Sugars, Rice, Soap,
Starch. SI muss Bros.
Harnett House.
Concerning a popular hotel in Savannah,
Gn., the Florida Times-Union says; “We
note from the hotel arrivals us published in
the (Savannah jiatiers, that the Harnett
House still leads all the other hotels in the
city. In fact they have as many as the
Other* combined. There is a good install
, meat ol Kiot id uns alwnvs vr'fWtcred there."
Weather Indications.
Special indications for Georgia:
FAIR Generally fair weather, light varia-
Ible winds, stationary tempera
ture.
Comparison of mean temperature at Savan
nah, May 18, 1887, and the mean of same day for
fifteen years.
Departiu'e Total
Mean Temperature from the Departure
Mean , Since
for 15 years May 18, 'B7. -1-or Jan. 1,1887.
rTTf) | 75.0 -1-3.1 —211.0
Comparative rainfall statement:
Mean Dail.vj Amount I f > nHu l ''til'e | Departure
A ,r lo v ,J v,v iK ' Mean ' Since
16 A ears, j May 18, 87. J or _ jjau. 1,1887.
.098 ! .0 i— .098 ! 6.061
Maximum temperature 88.1, minimum tem
perature 64.4.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1:33 o’clock p. in. yesterday (Augusta time)
was 6.6 feet—a fall of 0.2 feet during the {last
twenty-four horn's.
Cotton Region Bulletin for 24 hours end
ing Op. m., May 18,1887, 75th Meyidian
time.
Districts. | Average.
Max. Min. Rain-
ltions Tem P Temp fall.
1. Wilmington jll 93 60
2. Charleston I 8 91 57
8. Augusta i 12 93 64 .06
4. Savannah 18 92 65 .02
5. Atlanta... 12 90 64 .03
6. Montgomery 9 87 67 .23
7. Mobile 19 88 64 .03
8. New Orleans ‘l4 86 65 .12
9. Galveston .. 81 61 .12
10. Vicksburg 5 85 64 .09
11. Little Rock 4 62 68 .55
12. Memphis 19 82 62 .31
Averages 87.4 63.7 . .13
Observations taken at the seme moment
of time at all stations.
Savannah, May 18, 9:36 p. m., city time.
Temperature.
Direction. <
a
Velocity. P
Rainfall.
Name
or
Stations.
Norfolk 70 N E . .* Cloudy.
Charlotte 76;S W 1...... 1 Cloudy.
Wilmington 72jS W|.. (Clear.
Charleston 72,5W|.. ; Clear.
Augusta 74 N E [.. I l Cloudy.
Savannah. ~ 72iS W!.. iFair.
Jacksonville 70 1..1 Clear.
Key West 74 E jll —'Fair.
Atlanta 72iSWj,.i 1 Cloudy.
Pensacola 76i W ..I | Clear
Mobile 70 N 9 1 ...'Cloudy.
Montgomery 76 fair.
New Orleans 72 W j.. . . Cloudy.
Galveston 725W,..l (Clear.
Corpus Christi 74 S.-. j I Clear.
Palestine j 70jNE ; ..l .04 Clear.
Brownesville j 72 S E. ,| ifi.Clear.
Rio Grande | 76 SEi 7| ‘Clear.
G. N. Salisbury, Signal Corps. U.S. Army.
How the Sultan’s Wives Were Vaccii
nated.
From the London Truth.
The women in the Sultan’s seraglio at
Constantinople have just been vaccinated to
the number of 150, in a large hall, under the
superintendence of four gigantic eunuchs.
The Italian surgeon, to whom the task
was confided, was stationed in front of a
huge screen, and the women were concealed
behind it. A hole had been made in the
centre of the screen just large enough to al
low an arm to pass through; and in this
manner the arms of the various colors and
sizes were presented to the operator in rapid
succession.
It was utterly impossible for the surgeon
to get a glimpse of his patients; but, in
order to guard against the chance of his
being able to see through the screen, two
eunuchs, who stood by the operator, threw
a shawl over his face the instant an opera
tion was concluded, and did not remove it
till the next arm had been placed in posi
tion.
Does Man Want the Earth?
“Then since the time we have to live
In this world is so short , we ll strive
To make our best advantage of it,
And pay our losses with our profit."
“Our profit” consis's in great part of the
money we save on our purchases at.
“That mart of busy commerce"—
Generally known as the Clothing Palace. Extra
large and stout men find there something hith
erto hard to get, viz: A perfect fit in a great va
riety of Suits. Men and boys generally are able
to get of us the handsomest and most stylish
Butts, Underwear. Neckwear. Hosiery and Fur
nishings to be found in the city, ana we have
never yet failed to send away every caller hap
pier and better dressed. Our Suits are realty
custom-made goods, all the leading and most
fashionable fabrics being utilized in giving va
riety and attractiveness to our stock. Can mer
chant tailor do more for you? Yes! He can
and will charge you more and give you no better
fit and not near so big a line to select from. B.
H. Levy & Bro., 161 Congress street.
Buy our brauds of flour. You wMI be satisfied.
Strauss Bros.
Go to Gutman’s clearing sale; it will pay
you. No old stock—all new and desirable
goods, at actual cost.
Price our groceries before purchasing else
where. Strauss Bros.
Oriental Laces, 1 to 40 inches wide, and a
large assortment of all overs at actual cost
at Gutman’s.
Imported Swiss Cheese, French and Turkish
Prunes. Strauss Bros.
SALE OF ODDS AND ENDS.
Lively Times at the Crockery House
of James S. Silva 5t Son.
We have been so busy getting rid of odd
goods last week that we were unable to show
all the bargains we have. This week, being
relieved of such a large lot, we will offer
greater inducements than ever. We are
glad to get rid of our odd stock, and our
customers are glad to get such bargains.
The odd chamber sets are nearly all gone,
but wo have a few dinner and teasels w hich
we have cut down below cost. Ask to see
them. .
Don’t stop at the cheap goods we show
outside, but come inside and Ree the nice
goods. Odd Cut Glassware, Fancy Goods,
etc. James H. Hilva &'Son,
Gutman is selling his entire stock at ac
tual cost before enlarging his store tuid mak
ing other alterations.
New Spring Butter. Strauss Bros.
Straw Hats Given Away
To every purchaser of a suit of our clothing.
To our $2 50 Knee Suit a nice straw hat is
given five which sells for 50c. To our finer
grade of Boys’ Suits a white Mackinaw is
given free which sells for 7.5 c. and sl. To
our $5 00 Men’s Suits, a white or mixed Hat
is given free; to our liner grades Men’s Suits
every purchaser will receive *a straw hat
free of cost, corresponding to grade of suit
purchased. With our finest Suit a Hue $3
Mackinaw Hat nr light color Derby is giveu.
The low prices on our own manufactured
clothing retnaiu unchanged.
The above offer we make to induce a more
rapid sale of our Spring and Summer Cloth
ing. The “Famous” is always on the look
out to give their customers a benefit. These
hats are not a cheap lot bought for the pur
•rxwc, but our reguku- assortment, purchased
before any thought of their being given
away.
Come and pt a Strnw Hat free of cost of
the Famous New York Clothing House, 140
Congress street.
A fine assortment of Gentlemen’s Under
weur. Hosiery, Neckwear and Dress Shirts
always on hand at reasonable prices.
Have you been to Gutman’s clearing sole I
Big drives In Teas and Coffees. Strauss Bros.,
22 and 2 iM, Barnard.
Ladies’ Muslin and Cambric Underwear
and Dressing Knoques, a large assortment at
cost. convinced. Seeing is
bolievW K, Gtrtn# t. 141 Broiltrhbwisfr
LUDDEX & BATES S. >i. jj B
I iFpij
Enables us to buy and sell roods nr . I
pnees that, the entire SouthTrad, 5! 1 I
vis, but it seems that there is somL? H
Savannah who so rebels at th°™Lhi? ■
tem that they thought advisabWH I
davntgbt? ,ter bus ‘“ e6s liwt && I
Fossibly the pistol shot, which |
riouutleas heard by pedestrian Waj H
Broughton street wifi cSv' |
that it is safer to buy for cash h „ ■
come in through windows and taw? I
way procure om- wares without eomi, ■
up to our ideas of business. mi “ ■
What wax wanted they did not stn„, ■
aay. but if it was any * the tote ■
hues of goods, we wi 11 state that we3 I
tinue to supply them at the same it ■
prices as in the past: ue I
ART GOODS,
FINE PICTURES.
ARTIST MATERIALS,
BRASS GOODS,
GLASS AND HUNGARIAN WAR? ■
STATIONERY. ■
LEATHER GOODS,
ALBUMS AND POCKETBOOKS
FLORENTINE GROUPS, ’
JAPANESE GOODS,
SHEET MUSIC, ■
SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
MUSIC BOXES, ■
band instruments,
STATUARY,
EASELS.
FLAGS AND LANTERNS.
All of above and many more linn H
offered for cash at better than East*-™ ■
prices Call during business hours aM B
we will take pleasure in showing vm B
our goods. 6
L j R Si 1111
ICE. ~ B
ice, ice; ice]
Kennebeclcel
Wholesale and Retail.
PRICES REASONABLE,!
Families, Stores and Offices!
served daily with any desired I
quantity,
Ice packed for shipment by |
experienced packers.
Large buyers will find it to|
their interest to consult us be-!
fore closing contracts for their!
supply.
KNICKERBOCKER ICE Mil
■ - 144 BAY STREET. |
WANTED.
Wool Waaitedl
I
The highest casffl
prices paid at all times!
for WGOL. Shippers!
will save money by!
consulting me before!
selling.
M.Y. HENDERSON,
180 Bay Street, Savannah, Ga.
STEAM LAUNDRY.
SAVANNAH STEAM LArMiHi.'l
131 Congress Street -I
Blankets anfl Lace Curtains
Cleaned as Good as New.
SEE OUR NEW REDUCED PRICE LIST.
AVort^CkilledGTraridi^lle^rered.
COAL AND WOOD.
Coal&Wood
at
Reasonable Prices.
DIXON & MURPHY
Office No. 6 Drayton, street. Telephone No. &
AVharves Price and Habersham streots^^
HARDWARE.
SPECIAL ATTENTION.
BUYERS, both In city and country, are W
mindud about our full supplies
thing in HARDWARE. STOVES, HOU
FURNISHING GOODS. CUTLERY, TINVV ARB,
WILLOW AND WOODENWARE, HObW"
WARE, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, otw
LOVELL & LATTINIORE,
155 and 157 Congress Street,
SAVANNAH, - I
DYER.
ladiesl
They are sold everywhere. Price 100. a it
--40 colors. They have no equal forstrerio
bright ness, amount in packages, or for f-i-.
of color, or non fading qualities. They 1
crock or smut. For sale bv B 1 • TJi.kKj • • 0
Pharmacist, corner Broughton and “
streeta; P. B. Reid, Druggist and AI _
vary, corner Jones and Abercmn * ... J
Edward J. Kieyyeh, Druggist, corner
Brood and Rtewart streetf.
TOOTH PARTS.
FOiv Tin-; teeth.
ORIENTAL TOOTH PASTE. Cherry Toot*
< ) Pas A, Charcoal Tooth Paste. MileW*
Cream Dentifrice, Lyons' Tootb 1 ablet s. a
Tooth Soap, Thompson's Tooth Soap, t ■ b
Tooth Soap, Tooth Powers and V. asheson ,
at, STRONG'S DRUG STORE, corner Huh
Per—.* si nasi lane
State
or
Weather.