The morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, November 11, 1887, Page 8, Image 16

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8 THE COTTON EXCHANGE. PRESIDENT FLANNERY'S REVIEW OF THE YEAR. How Savannah Maintains Her Posi tion as the Second Cot:on Port in the United States—The Transportation Question Touched Upon- The Recent Fires and the Necessity for Prevent ive Measures—The General Outlook. The annual mooting of the Savannah Cotton Exchange was held last night. President Flannery is ill, unil Vice Presi dent E. V Green presided. The reports of the Superintendent and the various com mittees were read, and after them Supt. Bryan read the President's report. The Exchange has lot members ami gained 11 members during last year. The Superintend ent's compilation from the National Cotton Exchange reports shows that the net re ceipts at Savannah during last year were 808.434 bales, an excess of 1,063 bales over the previous year. This gives Savannah 12.43 per cent, of the total crop against i2.30 per cent, in 1885-86, and is proof that the port has fully maintained its position as the second cotton port in tho United States. The President's report touches upon the various interests represented by the Ex change, and is an interesting document. After referring to the committees’ and •Superintendent's reports the question of transportation was taken up. Touching upon this mutter President Flannery said: THE TRANSPORTATION QUESTION. The discriminalions in favor of through business, and therefore against that which is local, and to which attention has been called in previous annual reports, still ex ists to some extent, notwithstanding that renewed efforts have been made during the vear through committees of tho Exchange to have it corrected or still further modified. It is to be hoped that at some day in the near future transportation lines, having their termini here, will devise plans by which cotton coming over their lines and consigned locally to this port will be put on as favorable a footing a if it came here on a through hill of lading consigned to some other point. It would seem as if it should bo to the interest of the transporta tion companies to encourage rather than to discourage the consigning of cotton locally, as they are promptly relieved of the ex pense and responsibility attending the care of such cotton, and by increasing this part of their business, which can, probably, be done by reasonable encouragement, they would, no doubt, gradually diminish in stead of increasing as of late the quantity of cotton left in their charge without com pensation tor the risk and expense they Hre put to in caring for it. The increase) charge for compressing cot ton inaugurated on Sept. 1 lias opera ted to the injury of the local cotton trade. The benefits that may have accrued on account of the advance appear to have been mainly in favor of parties whose interest it is made to send their coi ton here compressed, and on a through bill of lading, and who, there fore, only use the port us a transfer or way station. THE COTTON FIRES. The subject of cotton fires on shipboard President Flannery said, has become a grave and somewhat alarming f ine the present eeasou on account of their frequency and the peculiarity of their de velopment, and it becomes a matter of great importance to prevent such a repetition of such disasters. The Exchange has taken some action in the matter by adopting a series of resolutions suggesting some of the probable causes and enjoining greater care on and around vessels and wharves, and iu all other places whore the staple is being handled in the port. The city authorities have been urged to enforce existing ordinances, and the railway and press companies and work ingmens’associations have been requested to 00-operate in carrying out existing rules framed for the preveiftion of such fires. All of them have promised to do their part in the line of prevention, but more is needed in order to get at the cause or causes, which lead to the damage or destruction of so much valuanle property, and to the injury which must necessarily result, to the port if a repetition of such fires continue. THE CROPS. Referring to the general condition of She crops, the President said that with the ex ception of rice the crops in tho country naturally tributary to Savannah promise a fair average outturns: while the yield of cot toe will fall short of what was expected from the general prospects m July we may reasonably look for as large ar. • m'tturn as w o had last year, and the exceptionally favorable picking season enables farmers to save it in excellent condition. The August storms and freshets did considerable damage to our rice crop, which it is estima ted wrl] not yield over two-thirds to three fourths of the last season. Com and of her grain crops are estimated to bo about tho usual average. THE RIVER IMPROVEMENT. “The work on our river,which was carried on under the superintendence of Incut. Tar ter, United States Engineer Corns, between Nov. 28, 1886, and July 3, 1887, fris resulted tn putting it in better erudition than at tie time of any previous annual report. The least. mean high water depth between the city and the sea is a fraction over twenty feet—the shoaled point 1 icing at the “Lower Flats.” No further work nan be done until Congress makes another appropriation. The practice in Congress of making insufficient yearly appropriations for this work has increased its coat, and ma terially delayed its completion. The sur vey recently'made by the Engineer Depart ment. under authority of Congress, shows that it is practicable to obtain a depth of twenty-eight feet at mean high tide in tho shallowest part of the channel between the city and the sea. Flans and estimates for this work have been submitted to the War Department, and will be reported on to Congress at its coming session. It is to bo hoped that our city government and trade organizations, with the '•o-ope.ration of our immediate Representative in Congress, will take steps to have our cla: ns in tliis matter projierly presented when the time arrives. THE RAILWAYS. “The railway lines continue to keep abreast of the times bj providing facilities for the transportation of all species of merchan dise committed t<> their charge. Their properties are kept in good condition and •re reasonably remunerative, which enables them to meet competition at nil points without the dread of bankruptcy, una it is to be hoped that their managements in the future may be such as to prevent injury to the trade of our port, or this latter catas trophe to themselv s. The extensions of lines from Good water to Birmingham, Ala., from Clayton to Ozark. Ala,, and from Blakely, Ga., to Columbia, Ala , are boing pushed forward to an early completion. THE CITY’S GROWTH. “The growth and general improvement of the city during the past year Ims been satis factory, and is a fair indication that its business has, on the whole, been prosperous. 11 is pleasant to note the continued nealth fuiness that has prevailed in our midst for evral years past, which must, in a meas ure m least, be attributed to the improved drainage of our suburbs and to other sani tary work, done or under way, in and •round the city. The future of our city, nd of the country that is tributary to it, • ppears to be on a fairly solid foundation, •nd with conservative and intellige t en terprise on the part of our people it is likely to continue there. Should it do so we cun •fford to let other sections enjoy their booms without allowing envy to enter our hearts, or bile to disturb our livers, and without feeling that we merit reproach as being too slow because, in our journey through life, wo prefer to ride iti a regular passenger ooach rather than on the cab or an the pilot of the engine, so as to got to our destination a little abend of the balance f our fellow passengers.” THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the Nows Reporters. The Morn ini: News will publish an extra ! editiou this afternoon giving an account of I the hanging of the Anarchists and a history of their crime. There were five arrests by the police yes- I tcrilay for disorderly conduct. Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar, will hold it regular conclave to-night, A colored man named Joe Mitchell was arrested yesterday for stealing cotton sam ples from the office of J. K. Garrnany. He had been stealing them and selling to the pickeries for some time. A colored laborer who was at work rolling cotton at the Tyler press wharf, fell dead yesterday morning. Dr. Hummell, who was near by, ran to him, but the man was dead before the physician reached him. “Yellowstone Kit’ is in trouble in At lanta. He has been sued there for criminal liliel by a competitor in tho medicine busi ness, who, he claims, has been persecuting him for some time. “Kit” has been giving his show m Peter’s Park in Atlanta, anil lias been contributing the proceeds to the Fulton County Confederate Veterans’ Asso ciation. He will bo remembered from his exhibitions here last spring. THE PAVING QUESTION. The Council Committee of the Whole to Meet Next Week. Tho City Council will meet early next week as a committee of the whole to con sider the Street and Lane Committee s re port upon the paving question. The com mittee would have met this week, but it decided to await the return of Alderman Wells, who will lie here probably on Mon day. If possible a report will be made to Council at its next meeting. It is necessary to take the matter in hand immediately if any paving other than that already under contract is done this season. The Congress street contract has already lieon let to the same parties who laid the Broughton street paving, and work was to have been commenced before now, but it has been deferred until Jan. 1. The Con gress street pavement will be of asphalt, the same as Broughton street, and it will lie laid from Drayton street to West Broad. The -work of lay ing the new water mains between Wnitaker and Ybercorn streets, will begin right after Christmas. Under the contract the work will be completed in two months after it is commenced. In the meantime the city will decide what other streets it v. ill pave and the work can be let at once. The Street and Lane Com mittee reported in favor of paving the north half of Liberty street. The question has arisen whether property owners whose property is on the south side of the street will have to pay for the paving of the north side. ITuder the law they will have to pay their portion of the cost of the work the same as if the pavement extended the entire width of th street. Then when the south side is paved property owners on tho north side of the street wifi bo assessed their share of the cost of the im provement. Whether tho Council will see fit to pave Liberty street at all, or what streets it will pave will be settled when the committee of the whole makes its report. THE NEW CITY MAP. To be Ready for Publication in a Short Time. The work on the new city map, tho publi cation of which was authorized by the City Council at its last meeting, is being pushed, and the map will be ready for the pub lishers inside of six weeks. It takes more time than most people think to make a map, and very few have an idea of the amount of work necessary to be done in order to pro duce a map of a city like Savannah. The growth of the city, the addition of the southern extension and tho many changes which have taken place since the last map was published over twenty years ago, render it almost a necessity that the new map should be made. The work is being done under the supervision of City Surveyor Howard. The now map will he somewhat smaller than the old one, the scale living 400 feet to the inch, while the scale of the old map was "00 feet to tho inch. Aider man Thomas and the members of the Street and Lane Committee, under whose direction t ie map is being made, have recognized for a loug time the necessity for it, and just as soon as the Council authorized the work it was begun. IN BEHALF OF YOUNG MEN. Further Programme of Services Dur ing the Week of Prayer. The Young Men’s Christian Association of this city will, in common with the other Young Men's Christian Associations throughout the world, observe the day and week of prayer for young men. commenc ing on Sunday night next, and continuing each evening of the week until Saturday. On Sunday morning, from !• to 11:46, a consecration meeting w ill lie held at the as sociation rooms to which all the active members arc particularly invited. In the evening, at 6:15, in the First Presbyterian church a union meeting will be held, to which the ladies are invited. Mr. C. P. Miller will preside. The work of the Inter national Committee will be presented by several speakers, and a collection will tie taken to assist the committee iu prosecuting its work. The meetings at the rooms during the re mainder of the week will be for young men only. The committee having these meetings in charge is endeavoring to have some special music. T ~ 1 St. John’s Day. It is probable that the several Masonic lodges in this city will celebrate the festival of St. John the Evangelist, which occurs on Tuesday, Dec. 37, by a banquet There are five blue lodges iu Savannah, with an aggre gate membership of about. 460 brethren, and such a reunion would be something to witness. Grand Master Davidson and other prominent members of the fraternity would doubtless honor the occasion by their pres ence. - Funeral of Frank Collins. The funeral of Frank L. Collins, who died in New Mexico last week, and whose re mains were brought to Savannah for inter ment, took place from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 3:80 o'clock yes terday afternoon and was largely attended. The interment was in the Cathedral Ceme tery. The pall bearers were Messrs. Parsons, John Hardee, Harry Van Wagenon, R. D. liattiinore, Robert Van Wagenen and W. H. Dooner. Death of Mrs. Willink. Mrs. Belle Willink, the relict of the late Thomas Willink, died at her residence, 73 Broughton street, yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The deceased was a lady much esteemed by all who knew her, and her death will be a sad loss to her family and friends. Mr. Polk's Engagement. J. B. Polk played “Gilderoy Punk” in “The Jerseyman” before a fair house last n:ght. Mr. Polk is one of the brightest comedians on the stage. The next attrac tion here will be "The World” Combination, Noj. 16 and 17. Paying Out Benefits. The Savannah branch of the Iron Hall paid out $l6O in benefits yesterday to mem bers who have been sick since Sent. 1. THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 11. 1887. DIED IN A BATH ROOM. Sudden Death of Octavus Cohen -The Circumstances. Mr. Octavus Cohen, of the firm of O. Cohen & Cos., one of the oldest and most respected commercial houses in ,Savannah, was found dead in the bath room at his residence, at Drayton and Harris streets, yesterday morn ing, by a colored servant. Mr. Cohens family is in Nash ville, ami he was living by himself and taking his meals at his mother's, across tUe st rent. He did not go to hivak fast yesterday morning, and, thinking that he had overslept, a servant wassent to wake him. He was not in his room, and the woman went to the bath room, where she found him lying on the Hoor, with only his underclothes on. She called for assistance, and Dr. Houston was summoned, loiter Drs. Duncan and Martin went to him, and the three physicians used every effort to re-establish tho action of the heart, but though the body was still warm, Mr. Cohen was deoil. He had suffered a great deal from headache, and derived his only relief from the use of chloroform. A bottle of the drug was found in his bedroom, and it is the theory of the physicians that he hail used it to relieve his suffering and then went into tho bath room to take his usual morning bath. As it was before daylight, he started to light the gas, but after he turned it on and before he ap plid the match the chloroform stopped the actiou of his heart and he fell. Mrs. Cohen is in Nashville with her little daughter, who is now lying in a critical con dition with typhoid fever. She was imme diately notified of her husband’s death. Mr. Cohen was 43 years old, and was the son of Octavus Cohen, Hr., who was one of Savannah’s most prominent citizens. DIDN’T CARE WHO KNEW IT. Policeman Townsend’s Experience with an ‘‘Overcome’’ Stranger. A drayman who had been feeding bis team left a lot of hay in the gutter on Bull street, between Congress and Broughton streets, yesterday afternoon. A few minutes later a man fresh from his cups came stag gering along Bull street trying to see just how much of a sidewalk one individual could occupy. When he reached the lane he caught s’ight of the pile of hay. It at tracted his attention. He learned up against the house and gazed at it. Then he made what no doubt he thought was a liee line for it. After following a serpentine path he crossed the sidewalk and fondly embraced a friendly post. Again his eyes wandered toward the pile. He looked at it fixedly for a moment, then a seraphic smile overspread his coun tenance. nud with the utmost deliberation, he laid himself down upon it and sunk into a heavy sleep. He was supremely happy until Policeman Townsend came along and roused him. With the aid of a passer-by, the officer got him to Wright square, when he laid down again. Tho policeman sum moned a cart and tried to get him to w alk to it, but he would not. His arms were then made to do duty as tow lines, and he was dragged to the conveyance. En route he was heard to mutter: “Drag me 'loug. Don' make no difference if you wear holes in mv pants. Drag me ’long. I’m Irish, and I don’ gkre who know > it.” He was gently placed in the cart, and Policeman Townsend sat on him to hold him down while he was driven to the ban-acks. Ho said his name was Joe Haley, and he proposed that it should remain Joe Haley whether they locked him up or no. Canton Chatham’s Muster. Canton Chatham No. 1, Patriarchs Mili tant, will muster its new officers to-night at Odd Fellows’ Hall. Grand Master David Porter, Major of the First Georgia battalion, and commanding the forces in Georgia, is mustering officer. The new officers of the can ton are Capt. Joseph W. Jackson, Lieut. A. B. Brooks, Ensign J. Ash Pearson. After the meeting the members of the Canton will lie entertained at the residence of Capt. Brooks. The United States Courts. Judge Emory Hpeer came down from Macon yesterday and o[>eiied the United States Court for the November term. After a consultation with the bar ho decided to as sign the cases and then adjourn until Jan. 4, 1888, The Judge cannot remain here at present to try eases, as the court at Macon has not adjourned. RIVER AND HARBOR NOTES. Happenings Among the Shipping and Along the Wharves. Messrs. Wilder & Cos., cleared yesterday the British steamship Wetherby for Havre with 6.460 bales of upland cotton, weighing 1,043.269 pounds valued at $247,592. Tho two steamers heretofore running be tween thiscity and Bluffton.Beaufort and in termediate places are both laid up for repairs and there is now no communication by water with these points except by sailing vessels. Savannah has a large trade with the people living along the route, and a good steamer on the line would do a thriving busi ness and hold trade here. Local Personal. George Walter, Esq., is lying quite ill at his residence in this cit y. Alderman David Wells is expected to re turn from the North the first; of next week. Cos). Lamar, United States Marshal, was in the city yesterday in attendance upon court. Judge Adams yesterday appointed Wil liam Yv. Rogers, W. H. Adams. W. K. Wil kinsou and T. J. Beytagh Notaries Public. Dupont Guerry, Esq., United States Dis trict Attorney, came down from Macon yesterday to lie present at the opening of court. Owing to the illness of Miss Lazaron, tho soprano of thesynagoguo choir, Mrs. Haynes will sing in her place to-day and to morrow and until her recovery. MR. WHATLEY’S EXPLANATION. He Has a Word to Say About the Ap pearance of His Name to the Bacon Card. Kditor Horning .Yew#: As my name ap pears to a card in your paper of yesterday I beg space in your columns to say that I have never conversed with l)r. Leonard W. Bacon upon the matters to which the ci*l refers, but was guided, in signing it, by tho statements of of riel’s whose names were upon it, and who assured me that they had seen him and conversed with him. Further more, I have not advocated extending a permanent call to Dr. Bacon at. this time, and so expressed myself a few days ago at a meeting of his friends. The objection which 1 urged upon that occasion was the fer mented and irritated condition of the church. But 1 have favored, aud do favor, bis being retained here for a time, at least, until his congregation may know him better, and that he and they, if it be possible, may come to a more perfect understanding. This seems to be due to him and to his friends. Having explained my position toward Dr. Baton, I will further state that I, with a great many others, exceedingly deplore the "advertisement” in the Erentwj Txme* of this city, coming as it does from such a man as Col. T. H. Harden, for whom I have the profoundest respect and esteem. The “inquiries” which Col. Harden propounds to Dr. Baeou are degrading in the fast de gree, not only to him aud his family, but to the pulpit which he occupies, and the in formation, if sought, should have beeu ob tained in a private and more delicate w ay. I cannot but believe, therefore, that Col. Harden acted without proper considemtion of a matter of such grave importance to all concern' and. Very respectfully, J. 1.. Whatley. FACTORS CAUGHT DOSING THE COTTON MARKET STIRRED UP BY NEW REPORTS. The Agricultural Bureau’s Estimate of the Crop Causes an Advance in the Market, and Buyers Take Advantage of It—Lively Times in New York— The Advance Here. A good many cotton factors were caught napping yesterday. The market was a pis u liarone. It opened dull with considera ble stock offering. Some holders sold early in the day at from l-10c. to y d c. under the market. Toward one o'clock buyers began to receive private advices from their New York correspondents. The market there had advanced 7-16 c. per pound for spot cot ton, and futures fully fifty points. This Maided the ball moving here, and lietween 1 and 3 o'clock buyers begun to flock into the sample rooms taking the factors by surprise. Their offer ings were so readily snapped up at the first figure named, that later ou the holders were in a quandary and at a loss for awhile to know what price to ask, or how high figures might be carried. T lie few who nad not sold out earlier in the day obtained from an to a Ffc. higher than the highest prices of the morn ing. This was particularly the case with tine cotton, aud at tho closing call at 4 o’clock the market was so irregular and the feeling so feverish that the Cotton Exchange was unable to furnish accurate figure for quotations. The total sales for the day of spot cotton were 4,616 bales. The reports from New York were excit ing and a number of heavy bear operators who were short on large blocks of future contracts were unable to cover before the day closed, owing to the rapidity with which the market went up on them. The cause of this boom was the report of the Agricultural Bureau, which was made public yesterday morning, estimating the present cotton crop at 6,300,000 bales, and confirming the c.i nnate previously made by the Colton H oi ldot 6,326,000 bales. NO FRitE "AD6” IN THE MAILS. New Ruling on the Obnoxious Postal Regulation. The Postmaster General has put another construction on the new postal regulation in regard to third and fourth class matter. Under section 371 and 373 of the revised Postal Laws and Regulations, that went in*o effect Sept. 16, third class matter con sists of printed matter (market reports, circulars and all other printed communica tions) which contain no personal matter or writing of any kind. The envelope- containing such matter must have upon them only the names of the addressee, tho card of the addresser and his address, without anything more than ■nough to identify the letter and sender, by name, with his place of business, if be so de sires. Nothing is allowed in the wav of an advertisement of tho business of the sender. As to the fourth-class matter, the inclosure of any written communication is prohibited. Much packages must contain only merchan dise, such as samples, etc., not' over four pounds in weight, at Ic. per ounce, or any fractional part thereof. The marks on the face or surface of the package shall be only the name of the sender, with the word “from” above and preceding the same, and there may be also written or printed the nnnjber and names of the articles enclosed, and the sender thereof may write or print or attach to any such articles, by tag or fabel, a mark, number, name or letter for the pur pose of identification. Nothing is allowed in the way of nil advertisement of the busi ness of the sender. The contents of any envelope in either class may be descriptive, directions for use. or other information respecting the articles enclosed as part of the original packages or labels done up for transmission if the same lie printed, but upon the surface or face of the package for mailing no writing, print ing or marks other than those authorized by the statute can be placed without subjecting the matter to first-class rates. Possibly future legislation may correct what now seems to be an inconvenient rule for business men to follow. 8o loug as the law stands as it now docs the post office officials are bound to enforce it as it reads and os it has been construed by the depart ment. A special ruling has just been made by the department with reference to the mail ing of samples—all words except the word “sample,” and the name of the sender with the word “from” preceding it, and the name of the addressee and his address, are erased as not permissible. The postmaster General holds that under a strict interpretation of the law merchants and the public generally are not permitted to display their names or business addresses either print's! or written on any mail mat ter except that upon which the full letter rate of postage is paid. In one instance, a bookseller m New York made a sale to a customer residing in New Orleans, and the books were mailed as third class matter. In addition to the name and post office address of the purchaser tho dealer marked “printed matter” with j>en and ink in one corner of the package. Acting under tho instructions nf the depart ment the postmaster charged full letter rates for the package, which the purchaser refused to pay. There were a number of similar cases forwarded to the department as samples of the hardship under which the business communities suffer in this connection. Many peiwns who have patented tugs and labels for marking packages have affixed their names to the same, and it is claimed that the loss wifi bo exceedingly heavy, unless they are permitted to use them. In view of this fact the Postmaster General has decided that such tags and labels may be used on mail matter below class one, provided all traces of anything resembling a business advertisement are obliterated. He claims that he is obliged to,enforce the law as he finds it, and that any redress in this direc tion must come from Congress. He will lay the subject before the President in his an nual report on the postal affairs of the gov ernment. ON RAIL AND CROSSTIE. Local and General Gossip in Railway Circles. The Mouxixo News has received from Supt. Flemiug a copy of the report of the fourth annual inspection of tho Savannah, Florida and Western and Charles ton and Savannah Company’s railways, which was made lust August. The report, which is a printed pamphlet of about thirty pages, is very full, and it shows the exact physical condition of the roads. The Monarch Palace Car Company is to send a special train or five sleeping ami ole nervation ear* from New York to Jackson ville, leaving New York Deo. 6, and arriv ing ill Jacksonville the morning of the sec ond day after. Mr. Gustave Levy, superin tendent of the company, will have charge of the party, numbering as it will about 360 persons. The fare for the trip, including palace cm - aecommodations, will lie $37 76. The Ymir. which ran to St. Augustine last winter, will ha one of the number. Consumption, Scrofula, General Debil ity, Wasting Diseases of Children, Chronic Coughs and Bronchitis, can le cured by the use of Scott’s Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypopliosphites. Prom inent. physicians use it and testify to its great value. Please read the following: “l used Scott’s Emulsion for an obstinate cough with hemoiTliage, loss of appetite, emaciation, sleeplessness, etc. All of these have now left, and 1 believe your Emulsion has saved a case of well developed consump tion.”—T. J. Fixplk.V, M. D., J/one Star, Tex. CHARLESTON'S GOINGS ON. A Day’s Events in South Carolina's Chief Seaport City. Capt. K. W. Wagner and Lieut Jonas Simons have resigned (ram the German Ar tillery. Copt, Wagner lias been in com mand of the corps since 1802. The Catholic Diocesan Synod of South Carolina is in session in Charleston. This synod is the first held in Charleston since the episcopate of Bishop England, and is held under the call of Bishop Northrop. Charleston is elated over the success of its recent festival. It is now intended that the Gala IVeelc Association shall be made per manent,, and that Charleston shall have next year, and in each succeeding year, a great carnival season, when all the people of South Carolina and tho adjoining States will assemble in this historic old town to spend a few very pleasant days together. The gala week helped wonderfully to swell the receipts of the Charleston street car companies. It is estimated that fully 88,000 people rode in tho street cars from Monday morning, Oct. 31, up to last Satur day night, or 53,000 on the City railway and 35,000 on the Enterprise railroad. The average for each day was over 12,000 pas sengers. Some days it; was more and on other days it was less. The receipts for Fri day were the largest for the week. Charleston Republicans are organizing for the next campaign. A meeting of the Union Republican party was held Wednes day night. The News a.id t'ourier says that there was nothing new in anything lit tered by the sjteakers, the only thing worthy of special note being that the ad vice of all the speakers that the colored men should register amounted in every case to the strongest kind of appeal as their chance of regaining the rights and privileges w hich were alleged to lie lost. it is rumored that the steamship City of Columbia, which formerly ran between New York and Charleston and Feniaudiua, in comnvfion with the Clyde line, has been sold to John Alexander, who recently pur chased the City of Atlanta, and will in future run between New' York and Havana. This leaves the company controlling tin .South Carolina railroad only one steamer, the City of Ylontioello. which is now tied up at the wharf at the foot of Fine street in -Jacksonville, ami it is said that negotiations are being made to sell her also. Skinny lien. 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At this stage 1 decided to try Dr. Whitehead's Blood Purifier on hint -Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potas sium- P. P. P. The effect was perfectly wonderful. The sore began to heal at once, and the man daily gained in strength and flesh, till finally the. entire mass of impure flesh came out. and the place tilled up and scabbed over. This scab finally shed off anil left a smooth scar where once a most filthy eating sore had been. The man is now work ing in tbe woods its a regular hand, and is in perfect health. I). F. McDUFFY. Mr. McDuffy is a well-known operator in naval stores at Glenroore, Ga. P. P. P. is the only certain remedy for all Blood Diseases. Asa tonic it is unrivaled. For sale by all medicine dealers. I>R. Whitehead can be consulted daily at the office of the Company, Odd Fellows' Hall building, without charge. Prescrip tions and examination free. All inquiries by mail will also receive his personal atten tion. Only a few applications of Tetterine will cure Ringworm permanently, without pain. ;iOc. at druggists. Men's Furnishing Goods at Belsinger’s, 24 Whitaker st reet. Tetterine is the best remedy known for Itching Piles; full directions in package. 50c. at druggists. Broadway Bilk Hats at Belsinger’s, 24 Whitaker street. If your baby has a breaking out on its head, frequently the case while teething, Tetterine will cure it; 50c. at druggists. All the leading E. &. W. Collars, at Bel singer s, 24 Whitaker street Tetterine is sent by mail to any address, on receipt of price, 50c., by J. T. Shuptri.ve & Bro. Savannah, Ga. Handsome line of Scarfs at Belsinger’s, 24 Whitaker street. The Florence Heaters, for sale by oas. W, Silva & Son are the best oil stove for heating, both rooms or small apartments. We sold a good many of them last season and they gave universal satis faction. We append one of many certifi cates of their merits: Messrs. Jus. 8. Silva *T Son: Dear Sms. The kerosene heating stove bought of you works splendidly. It keeps my oath room comfortably warm in the coldest weather. There is no odor from it whatever and I consider it a perfect thing. Geo. N. Nichols, Printer and Binder. For further information apply at 140 Broughton street. About Arms. The human arm plays a very important part in the drama of life. A lady who can boast of a pretty arm is not apt to conceal the fact to any great extent. Man's natural weapon of defense and offense, is his strong right arm. When an auctioneer's arm comes down it means “sold.” in more ways than one. The large Golden Arm. that in vites the passer-by to step in and examine our great variety of Gents', Youths' nml Boys’ Units, Overcoats, Hats and Gent's Fur nishing Goods, illustrates the hammer-like strokes of success achiev ed by us in catering to the wants of our friends and the public generally, and encourageinglv Imokons in those who have not enjoyed the many ad vantages we possess in our line. Our stock is constantly augmented hv new nrrivals, and our known upright dealing and minute attention to our customers’ needs, brings constant additions to our clientage. We ask an inspection of our clothing and com parison of prices. Vou cau easily find the sign of The Big Golden Arm. Simon Mitchell, 150 Broughton street. D. B. Lester Has Pickles. Ranees. Jellies and Jams. Smoked Beef, Butter, and tb" Iwst of I la ’ns; Currants. Citron and Raisins cheat’. Ki’oma, Cocoa and Chocolate;sweet: < hoice Coffees and Teas he always keep. And everything nice for people to eat: Groceries, Groceries of every kind. Brandy, whisky and the finest of M ine; Crackers and > anned Goods of every description. Give him a call and make your selection. 21 Whitaker street. Savannah, ft*. Weather Indications. ] Special indications for Georgia: FAIR I Fair weather, light northerly 1 winds, becoming variable, slightly warmer iu northern portion, fcUi* tionury temperature in southern portion. CocnoariHon o ' uieau t mi>orj.tun* s.o yi nab. Nov. 10 1867, and tho mean of sum day tor fifteen years. Departure Total Mas TEWTr.RATt;nK from the Departure for 15 years Nov. 10, *67, | —or Jun. 1, !*>*# OTO cTo |-3 0 J 560.0 Comparative rainfall suiom* ur: ~ .. .. . . Departure Total Mean Daily Amount frt * in Departure Amount f.,1- for ji.au Since 1C lean,. Nov. 10, 87. lip _ Jan t jsS7. .07 | 05 I ~ .08 1 —ll 87 Maximum temperature 74. minimum tem perature C S The height of the river at Augusta at 1:33 o’clock p. m. vesterdav (Augusta timet was 7 0 feet,—a rise of 0.2 during the past twenty-four hours. An Englishman at the Whito House. Oalengu's Letter to Ismdon Time*. The accommodations of the President’s family in the White House, however, or** on such a contracted scale that strange as it may seem, he is almot nnnb oto invite vis itors beyond two or three,fur want of sleep ing apartments. Yet nil cifort to get a bet ter house or in a healthier locality itas failed. The ruler of so proud and wealthy a nation might be generously provided. As it is. his dwelling is more than half a public office, for the (teople flock in the East Room at will, anti its worn and faded carpeting tes tify the shuffling of many feet, while the torn window curtains demonstrate the stealthy energy of the relic-hunter. A large number who can readily <m various pre tests get permission, climb to the upper story, and bore the secretaries and often the President himself with their importu nities, so that lie lias little comfort, and not even privacy. Every day, when fagged out with the peisistenco f the visitors above stairs or fatigued 1> the aim st overwhelming carts of bis august office., the President seeks relief by coming down to the East room to rta.ss n few mo traents with the multitude. He feels secure from importunity there, and is not averse to gratifying t hi* pardonable curiosity of the citizen who is desirous of seeing and briefly shaking hands with the Chief Magis trate. Hundreds wait for this audience, end he has a hearty grasp and kind word for all. President Cleveland isa sturdy, unassuming man, with a good fa<’o and pleasant ways, and this daily “handshake " has done much fa popularize him with the visitors as well as the people of Washington. The cere mony, which is the oniv one bringing the ruler in direct contact with the people, is very simply done, without any show or guard of any sort, and with open (fool's to everyone, all class s, high or humble, being received with equal affability Costly Attire. From the New I'm-, shn. An amusing atfd interesting i undent oc curred on the steamship Ailer on Friday Tbe steamship was nearinsr port and one of the women cabin passengers apjieared in the dining saloon dressed in tb; costliest lace. She confide 1 to her female friends that every article of dress she wore was of lace, even to the gloves and hose, and added that she would wear lace boobs if It wasn’t so chilli'. She explained that one of her daughters is shortly to be married, that the lace was for her trousseau, and thnt inasmuch As she personally wore it, the customs regulations could not take it from her. it is estimated that tbe fair ami matronly one was draped with $5,000 worth of the lace. A Standard Xmas Gift is an assortment of Colgate’s unrivalled toilet soaps and perfumery. Now ready. Cable Street Gars. There was a rumor afloat a few days ago that this new street railway, which is to go to the Central railroad wharf and through the city, was to be run by cable, like the Chi cago street railway. This would probably cost more money in the start, but, would prove more profitable in the long run, as so many more trfrps could be made in a day, and parties having important business to at tend to at the Central railroad wharf, could get there in a very little time. Jus* the same at Appel & Schaul's. the One Price Clothiers; it takes you no time to get an outfit at their establishment, as every arti cle is marked in plain figures with the lowest price to ali on same, thus saving an hour or two argument on the price, etc. Their plan of doing business is sufficient for those that are not judges of goods to buy with confidence, knowing their friends do not buy the same goixis for less money, and those that are judges are invited to call and inspect prices to convince themselves. Their fall and winter stock has been received, anti are ready for inspection—l 63 Congress street, opposite the market. Three-year-oid Kentucky Rye Whisky for stf per gallon, at 1). R. Lester’s. A Big Crop of Weddings. Reliable rumor predicts a greater titan usual number of weddings during the fall and winter season, an indication of prosperity surely. #.Vc are in proper trim for .just such oc<\: ■■,. mri would ask personal inspection of tho multitudi nous articles, ornamental and decorative, with which our storerooms are crowded. We point with pleasure to our immense array of Solid Silver and Plated Ware suitable for wedding presents, rare Vases, elegant Clocks, handsome Statuary, and bric-a-brac generally, ftur line of bronze ornaments is brnlijiit in itself, and throughout may be found a. thousand valuable novelties suitable and appropriate us souvenirs and keepsakes. In Diamonds. Jewelry and Watches, ii is impossible in limited space to speak intelligibly Suffice it to sa.t that not even the famous "Tiffany's' < an outrival us tn I testify and careful selection of our stock. Prices have been made to suit tho times, and we offer our representative stock on its nc'nts, and stake otu* reputation on the result. Our engraving depart ment is carefully conducted, and all work in this linn is artistically executed. We are always pleased lo show visitor- through our stock, even though they niav not be ready to buy, as we feel that ottr establishment is one of the "sights" of the eirv, and it is always "exhi bition day" to the public. Respectfully, M. Strunhkri.'. lf>7 Broughton street. Where can you get choice Candies at 10c,, 15c. and 25c. ? At D. R. Lester’s. Black, Nutt and Brown Stiff Hats, the latest, at Belsiuger’s, ‘l4 Whitaker street. Stiff Hats just out at Belsinger’s, 21 Whitaker street. If you want a bargain in choice Preserves, Jellies and Jams, go to l). B. Izester’s. Underwear. People now-a-days pay extra prices for underwear, because the word sanitary is printed on them, with some heretofore un heard of doctor's name attached. All they can possible claim is that the article sold Is oil wool, which no ono need to pay extra for. When a firm like the Famous New York Clothing House, corner of Congress *nd Whitaker streets, warrant underwear ali wool, they cnii lie relied on as such, without having to pay almost double the price for them. We have underwear of every quality, and prices the lowest in the city. Everyone knows, by manufacturing our own Clothing, we undersell all our competi tors. Out of our large stock of Overcoats and suits for men, youths and hovs, we can suit everybody. Our $2 50 knee suit our 25e. knee pants, and 25c. blue felt bo vs nuts, are real bargains. We keep Umbrellas, Hats, Trunks and valises of every description. Our 25c. i hearts and Suspenders cannot be matched for less than double the price. Our $2 50 Gloria Umbrella wears better than silk. At the Harnett House, Bavaniiah, Ga., you get all the comforts of the high-priced bo els, and save from 81 to 82 per day Try it and be convinced. -Boston Homo Jour -91 (It. BAXTVff rnsvjST^. 'j ' * . - w \ \ g /(ROYAL URSiI If Xl §3^(|£i Absolutely Pure. This Powder never varies. A marvel of Purity, Strength ami w holesotneness. More economy cal than the ordinary kind, and cannot be sold in competition with tbe multitude of low test short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold in run.: Ror.'i. UAjstxo Powdxr Cos., 106 Wall street, New York. LVDIJKN <fe BATES S. M- H. Cannot Be Duplicated. AVTE have purchased the samples of a travel. ' a jpg salesman, who represented one of the largest manufacturing and importing Fancy Goods Houses in the C. S. t; Said sample consist of nearly 600 pitco* of ELEGANT HOLIDAY NOVELTIES. Plush and Brass Goods. Brush and Comb Sets. Mirrors, TVhtsp Broom Holders. Wall Pockets, Manicure Set*, Toilet S"ts. Jewel Boxes, Shaving Sets. Gama Boxes, Brass Novelties, and many attractive and hand some goods suitable for Birthday, Wedding, or Holiday Presents. As none of the** poods can he duplicated, \\r . an immediate investigation, and if price# warrant, a selection we will cheerfully lay aside for responsible bona flde purchasers, who can have privilege, of paying for when delivered. Goods v ure bought at ono-half the actual cost ol manufacture, and the public can avail them selves of these bargains by visiting L. & B. S. M. H. FURNITURE AND CARPETS. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST ! For quality and price we can do better than any o: her concern In the Couth. Our goods areal! specially selected from tb a most renowned manufacturers, and embrace evorylhing in the Furniture and Carpet trade Our terms are most liberal, and all goods are just as represented. A personal inspection will convince you that we can sell you much CHEAPER than the CHEAPEST. A. J. Miller & Co.’s FURNITURE AND * Carpet Emporium, US, 150 and 152 MTOTON ST. BANKS. KISSIMMEE CITY BANK, Kissimmee City, Orange County, Fla. CAPITAL - $50,000 ' piiANS Af T a regular banking business Give 1 particular attention u> Florida collections. Correspondence solicited. Issue Exchange on New York, New Orleans, Savannah and Jack sonv ille. Fla. Resident Agents for Coutts & Cos. end Melville. Evans A Cos., of London, England. New York correspondent: The Seaboard National Bank. DAVIS BROS. TESTIMONIALS. /■Voin the American. Art Journal, December, 1882. PRESIDENT ARTHUR'S CHOICE-A KNABB GRAND IN THE WHITE HOUSE—It is goner ally conceded that President Arthur is one of Him most cultured nud accomplished gentlemen vyho have occupied the executive chair. But, few of our readers, outside of metropolitan cir cl**B art! aware that be enumerates among his many accomplishments that of music. Presidem Arthur is not only an excellent amateur, but. c msiderahle of a music connoisseur. He re cently K v e the old and reliable house of Kuaba ii'i an order for a Concert. Grand for the Presidential Mansion, at Washington. Tbetn- MrumentUone of the most superb Grands pro duced by Messrs. Knahe. It, is richly carved, and is an exceptional instrument in beautiful equality of lone, power, exquisite touch, re spousivc Action arid artistic workmanship. It. was placed in the White House last week. The President is not (done in bis preference for the Knahe (band, as it graces the parlors of Hon. James G. Blaine and many other statesmen t, Washington. Mr win. tt'm, Knahe if- Cos.: in in Sins: The Upright Piano which you so kindly pre-ruled me commands my aiitniratiori. For bounty of tone, touch and act ion, Ihave liol ... • ii its equal, and it guvs me great pleasure to render thus justice to the instrument of your manufacture. Believe me. very truly yours, CLARA LOUISE KEIXOGG. Clarbhcrht, September 14. Messrs. It "in. Knahe <C Cos.: Gr.s- n.ujiE.v: 1 give my testimony as to tb* qualities of your Concert Grand Plano, in pof sc-sion of one of my friends, with greatest of pleasure, as only the very best can he said of them. Tone and touch are equally excellent. and assist Hie artist in the execution of every possible measure, and I will with pleasure adve rate their introduction. There is not the leas' doubt that they will compete to greatest advan tage with all others. ADOLPIT BLOMBERG. Musical Director. Mcliucse.v, October 10. To control this territory on the above Pianos ye buy and pav spot cash for every one of their instruments on our floor, bee us for terms and DAVIS BROS.