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b 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 from the ■“ 1 ■ IJijiijlifrtf mApf though he LUMukIMMI Jk* -ipSsuiiSe.- aw# f re i aad yirpbfcbiHTyenegiu I? err < ■ - fMltotwryir ppitm Tyt>Vfn pre*v ~ uiv located, <3stprnwing 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.