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8 TITLES TO THE BARRACKS THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY MAKI NO UP HIS REPORT. Mr. Guerry’s Views in Regard to the Appropriation—What He Says About the Opposition to the Sale and Its Ef fect— Progress of His Investigation. District Attorney Quarry has not yet completed his investigation of the titles to the barracks property. He is at work upon the matter, however, and hopes to be able to submit his report to the Attorney General in a short time. There is a large amount of work in the investigation, which, in connec tion with Mr. Guerry’s other duties, requires a great deal of time to get through with. He is pushing the matter through as rapidly as he can. There is a good deal of interest in the in vestigation and in Mr. Guerry’s report, but what it will be he is not prepared to say. It has been stated that it will be favorable to an acceptance of the property by the government. Mr. Guerrv was seen yester day and was asked what the nature of his re port will be. He replied that inasmuch as it is bis official duty to report his views on the whole title to the Attorney General, he ■Wild not in advance disclose any final con clusion on that subject, even if he had reached any, although he may have been quite frank in discussing tvir.n others tiie questions that have arisen during his inves tigation. “ I do not object, though,” he said, “to making a general statement of the present status and immediate prospects of the proposed purchase.” ONLY $50,000 APPROPRIATED. In reference to the appropriation, Mr. Guerry went on to explain tnat Congress, by its act of June 30, 1880, directed the Sec retaiy of the Treasury by purchase or otherwise to provide a site and cause to be erected thereon the buildiug contemplated, which together are not to exceed in co.-t $200,000. “This act,” Mr. Guerry said, “makes no appropriation whatever. The only appropriation made is in the act of Aug. 4, 1880, which appro priates $.50,000 ‘for the purchase of a site and commencing the erection of the building. ’ The idea of the Congress seems to huvo been to make the appiopria tions only as needed. .Vs the partial appro priation of $50,000 made over fifteen montlis ago, has not been needed, and may not be needed before the approaching ses sion of the Congress, your Representative may. I fear, have much difficulty in pro curing an additional appropriation for the purposes of the original act.” ‘ How so?” “The existence of an unexpended sum of $50,000, so difficult of investment, might be used as a fatal argument against him, and cause the matter to lie deferred until another session of Congress, if no greater delay or worse result should ensue.” “What about the title to the property?” THE OBJECTION TO THE SALE. “The principal trouble that has so far de veloped itself m the matter of title is that one of the gentlemen interested in tho prop erty has given me written notice that he has not consented to the sale and will not do so. This may necessitate an abandon ment of the proposed purchase, or legal proceedings for a condemnation of the property, or some part of it. Either course would, I fear, cause indefinite delay, if no worse result,” “The cause of opposition,” Mr. Guerry said, “seems to have narrowed down to a continuing desire on the part of some to yet secure the construction of a hotel on the proposed site. Should the government,” he added, “abandon its proposed purchase, under the present state of feeling among the owners, they might not for years to come agree among themselves in the hotel enterprise. I understand that they pur chased the property for that purpose at the sale that occurred nearly four years ago. Yet up to this time nothing more has been accomplished toward its construction. Should the government determine on con demnation delay would tie inevitable. MR. GUKRRY WANTS HARMONY. “I can see very well how honest differences of opinion as to the suitability of the site might arise, and I have no partisan feelings on the subject. But lam frank to say that I would gladly see harmony prevail in the present selection, because should another be made it would hardlv prove satisfactory to all concerned, if indeed to as many as are now content. “If the wishes and views of a large ma jority of the owners of the property and of the citizens are not to prevail,” Mr." Guerry added, “the minority may in the end find tha : it is an easier matter to defeat the pur poses of others than it is to succeed with their own, however honest and honorable they may be. The issue suspends both enterprises, ami 1 shall proceed with my duties as rapidly as I can consistently with careful inquiry" and consideration.'' THE NEW PYTHIAN HALL. The Knights' New Home Nearly Fin ished How It is Arranged. The new hall of the Knights of Pythias at Barnard and York street, is almost com pleted, and when it is finished the order will have as cozy and comfortable quarters as can be desired. The building has been remodeled, and to it has been added a trover, which gives a very pleasing effect. The lower floor Inis lieeu out up into stores, from which m revenue will be derived. On the second fioor is a large and convenient hall that has Deen neatly painted. It is "’oil located, with committee rooms open ing into it, and the oilier of the Treasurer adjoining. In the third story is the lodge room. It is amply large for the uecomino dation of all tie members of the two uniform divisions and the lodges. The walls have been beautifully papered, and the ceiling is finisher] in natural wood and fresco. The necessary conveniences of a lodge room are there, aiid all the wants of the knights will be supplied when they move in. The building is owned by the Pythians, and they are spending large amounts of money m fitting it up conven iently and beautifying it. in order that they may have a pleasant place to meet. THE GRAND JURY AT WORK. Titcomb ar.d McAllister Under Two Indictments—Other Cases. The City Court met yesterday morning and the grand jury was s worn in for the term. Jndge Harden instructed the jury upon various matters which might deserve its attention. After deliberating for a while the following indictments were handed in: R. E. Davis and M. Townsend, cruelly beating a cow. Joseph Biown, beating Estill Singleton, a child. Walter Busch, keeping a gaming-room. In addition to these, indictments wore re turned against Samuel J. Titcomb for car rying concealed weapons, and against Titcomb and Charles McAllister for assault and battery upon Isailore Fidelson. Titcomb and McAllister were placed under bond soma tiino ago to appear at the November terra of the court, but iu spite of that bond they were “examined” by Justices of the Peace and turned loose. Being informed, or claiming that they were, by the magistrates that they were no longer held by their bonds, Titcomb left the city. Had His Arm Crushed. A colored man named Albert Doyle, about ‘JS years of age, omployed at the cottuu oil mill, met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon about 0 o’clock while engaged in handling the slide used in preparing the oil cake. His arm cot caught in the machinery, and the bone from below the elbow of the left arm was completely crushed. Mr. Haskell secured a wagon, and the injured man was taken to the office of Dr. Owen, who dressed the w-ound and sent him to the Georgia Infirmary. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the News Reporters., There wore two arrests by the police yes terday. Both were for drunkenness. The Arkwright Cotton Factory will shut down to-dav for repairs. New boilers will bo put in and the factory will not start up again for several weeks. A cool wave struck Savannah yesterday and mercury tumbled down to .5" below the average for fifteen years. There is a high barometer area in the west and cool weather may continue for some time. Canton Chatham, Patriarchs Militant, mustered its new office!* last night at Odd Fellows Hall. After the muster the mem bers of the Canton were entertained at the residence of Capt. Joseph W. Jackson. Elias Williams, colored, who killed an other negro some months ago near Malden Braneh, Bryan county, has been arrested and lodged in jail in Dublin. Sheriff .1. I). Morgan wont up yesterday to bring down the prisoner. THE Y. M. C. A.’S WORK. November Meeting of the Association —Arranging for Winter Classes. Tiie November meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association Board of Di rectors was held last night. Various mat ters of interest to the association wore dis cussed, among others the establishing of win ter classes. It was decided that if a sufficient number of young men register for instruc tion in any one of the common English branches the association will provide in structors. Twelve or fifteen applications will be sufficient to secure the organisation of a class. The association proposes to do ail that it can in the way of free instruction. The Lecture and Entertainment Commit tee has in view a series of lectures and enter tainments to be given during the winter. A course of medical talks to young men by local physicians will constitute a part of the winter’s lectures. General Secretary Gordon in his report to tiie board, embodied a number of sugges tions in regard to tho association’s work. A transparency will bo placed in the reading room window sand u bulletin board will be erected if the city p ill permit its erection. Mr. Gordon desires to place the association on a footing w ith the best associations in the country and the directors are backing him in his efforts. NO ANARCHISTS HERE. How Savannah Received the News of the Chicago Tragedy. Savannah said amen to the Chicago hang ing yesterday. The sentiment of the peo ple here was all one way. If the Anarchists had any sympathizers they were very care ful about expressing their sympathy. Everybody wanted to be sure that the hang ing had taken place. From 10 o’clock in the morning there wus a crowd around the telegraph and newspai>er bulletins until the afternoon papers were out. The Morn ino News bulletined the execution al most as soon as it took place, and at 4 o’clock put outan extra edition with a full account of the hanging, and a complete history of the crime. There was a rush for the papers, and tho first edition was gobbled up almost as soon as it was on the street. The news of the completion of the great tragedy was read with almost unniversal satisfaction. WON IN THREE FALLS. John Munler Downs Tom McCarthy Catch-as-Catch-Can. The sporting element was pretty well represented at the theatre last night. The match between the Cincinnati wrestler, and Tom McCarthy resulted In three straight falls lor Muhler, tho first in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, the second in 7 minutes and the third in in 10 minutes. The match was outcb-as-oatch-ran. Though Mc- Carthy is the stronger of the two men, he lacked the skill which Muhler p ssesses. The sparring between Eastmead and Reynolds, and Malloy and Leonard was the best part of the show. Mr. John F. Daly, for whose benefit the match was made, thanked his friends for their attendance and for their interest in his behalf. Greek George, who was here a few weeks ago, will arrange a match to-dav with a Charleston wrestler, the terms of which will be that George shall throw his antagonist fou r times in hour for a purse to be agreed upon at the meeting. Not the Right tmith. Mr. R. F. C. Smith, of Brvan county, says lie is not the Smith referred to iu the report of the Bryan county court matter published iu Sunday’s Morning News, it was stated iu the article referred to that ho had in vestigated tHe election frauds and had found thirty illegal votes. A committee, consist ing of J. J. Hayuian, C. M. Dugger and A. P. Smith, was appointed at the May term to investigate the matter referred to, and Mr. Smith is of the opinion that it must have been the other gentleman who nmde the statement. Thought It Was a Bomb. Charles Green (colored) was taken to Dr. Parsons’ drug store, at Liberty and Mont gomery streets, last night, to bo repaired. He was suffering from a most curious acci dent. His cousin had gathered up a cart ridge iu a pile of dirt, and threw it into the stove. Green was just stooping down to pick un a piece of wood, when the cartridge exploded. The ball struck hint in the head and tore a furrow across his forohead. Green had been reading about the Anarch ists, and he thought lie had been struck by a bomb. In the Mayor’s Court. In the Mayor’s Court yesterday Harney Johnson. Joseph Haley and Joseph Tuffs were given *T> or live days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Henry Simmons (colored) was convicted of stealing harness from Darnell & Susong, and sentenced to twelve months on the chain-gang, his time is to begin at the ex piration of another term of a similar length to which he was sentenced last Monday. Match Starts a Blaze. A match carelessly dropped iu McLean's cotton warehouse was ignited yesterday by a truck wheel and set fire to a tele of cot ton. The bale flashed into a blaze, but was thrown out before the fire had communicated to the other cotton. A stream of water was turned on tins burning bale and tiie fire was quickly extinguished. The damage was very slight. Dr. Falligant’s Appointment. A Memphis special to the Morning News announces the appointment of Dr. L. A. Falligant, of this city, as a member of the Advisory Council of the American Pul,lie Health Association, which closet! its session in Memphis lust night. To be Opened for Worship. The new Baptist churc” at Duffy and Abereorn streets will bo opened for worship to-morrow. The dedicatory services will take place at 8:80 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Holmes will preach the dedicatory sermon. River and Harbor Notes. Messrs. A. Minis & Sons cleared yester day the British steamship Elpis for Bremen with 5,288 bales of upland cotton, weighing 2,611,959 pounds, s alned at <227,51T. The British brig Isabella has been con demned and sold to the River Lighterage Oompauy. bhe will be dismantled aii.l turned into a lighter. THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 188 V. ON RAIL AND CROSSTIE. Local and General Gossip in Railway Circles. The new time schedules will go into effect to-morrow on most of tho Southern roads. The Savannah, Florida and Western car ried out 138 through Florida passengers yesterday. General Manager Haines, of the Savan nah, Florida and Western railway, is back from Florida. The Traveling Passenger Agents Associa tion of the United Stab s will meet in Jack sonville Jan. 10. Elaborate preparations are being made to receive the delegates. The Air-Line road is having a time with the farmers in South Carolina. A Spartan burg granger has sued the road under the claim that his wood land has been damaged to the amount of SSOO by fire, which origi nated from the sparks of an engine. After a tedious hearing of the case the jury gave him $l5O. The .same plaintiff has a second case against the same read. At a private crossing his mules stalled on the track and had been there ten.minutes,'more or leas, be fore the freight train came along that killed them. The road kicks against paying for such an accident, for they were running down grade around a curve and could not take up. Thu Brunswick and Western railroad, on Nov. 1, adopted the following party rates: 10 to 14 persons inclusive, ‘JVjc. per mile; 15 to 35 persons inclusive, per mile; over 35 persons inclusive, 3c. i>er mile. Short line mileage to be used between competitive points. K. T. Johnson, Chairman of the Railroad Committee of the Minnesota division of the Travelers' Protective Association, has re ceived the following letter from A. B. Stick ney, President of the Minnesota and North western Railroad Company: In accordance with the negotiations that have been pending since July 15, between this com pany and yourself for your association, and the contract entered into between us, i. e., that we would place on sale a 2,000-mile ticket at 2c. per mile, I take pleasure iu announcing to you that we will to-day place the same on sale, assuring you that this arrangement is entered into on our part, because we believe such action is due your association to thus recognize your rights as wholesale travelers to a lower than the regu lar price for mileage. This is a most important concession to the Travelers’ Protective Association, and one that will lie of more benefit to traveling men than any other that could be made. If the Minnesota and Northwestern will only lop off excess baggage the Travelers’ Pro tective Association will have uothiug more to ask from it. WHERE WE WORSHIP, Programme of Services in the City Churches Sunday. Evangelical Lutheran Church of the As cension, W. 8. Bowman, D. D.,pastor.—Di- vine service to-morrow at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. rn., and on Wednesday at 4p. m. Sab bath school at 3:30 p. in. All are invited. Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Bar nard, Telfair square, Rev. Thomas T. Christian, pastor.—Prayer service at 10 a m. in lecture room. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. in. by the pastor. All cordially invited, the members of the church especial ly. Sunday school at 3:30. Anniversary practice at close of school. Baptist church, Chippewa square, Rev. J. E. L. Holmes, D.D. pastor.—Hours of worship 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m. Preaching in the morning by the Rev. A. D. Cohen; at night by the pastor. Young men’s prayer meeting at 10 a. m. Sunday school at 4p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 8 o’clock. To-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o’clock the opening services will beheld in the Duffv street church. A cordial invita tion to all. Young Men’s Christian Association—Week of prayer for young men. Consecration meeting in the association room to-morrow morning from 9:15 to 10 o’clock. Union meeting in First Presbyterian at 5:15, p. rn., at which the w'orkof the International Com mittee will be presented and a collection will be taken up to aid in the international work. Meetings at the association rooms for young men every evening during the week from 8:15 to 9 o’clock, conducted by young men. Local Personal. Capt. Joseph Hilton, of New York, is at the Screven. Hon. Louis Connolly, M. P., of Longford Ireland is at the Pulaski. Mr. and Mrs. de Pedrose of Washington, D. C., are at the Pulaski. Mrs. G. A. Whitehead left yesterday for New York on the Tallahassee. The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette of Nov. 9 has tho cast of “Hamlet,” as per formed on Nov. 8 by the Booth-Barrett comptuiy. Lawrence Hanley is on the bill as “First Actor,” and also has a notice Mr. Ben McLendon wrill begin the publi cation of a first-class weekly at. Boston, Ga., some lime during this winter. This new candidate for public favor will be called the Boston World. Thomas county bids fair to be the banner newspaper county of Georgia. Mr. M. F. Plant, of the Savannah, Florida and IV estern railway,and wife arrived in the city yesterday in Mr. Plant's private car, and are stopping at the Pulaski House. Mr. Plant is the only son of 11. B. Plant, Presi dent of the Plant railway system, and is an officer of the Southern Express Company. TO STAY OR NOT TO STAY. That’s the Question That Disturbs the Congregation. Editor Morning News: Allow me space to express to Mr. Whatley, my profound appreciation of the conspicuous notice of myself, and for his voluntary and unsought opinion, and advice, as to my card pub lished in the Times a few days since. He is for a continuance of Dr. Bacon here, that the congregation may know him better, etc. Dr. Bacon’s coining here caused a schism in the church which can never tie healed,and the longer lie remains, the wider tiie breach will be. If lie be a man of sense, and re finement he will see this, and retire without further circtt mlocutioi i . One word further. The air w s, and is, tilled with rumors of a disparaging and degrading character. With a view to sat isfy myself and friends of t e truth or falsity of these rumors, I addressed Dr. Bacon three categorical questions. Poising himself npou his dignity, he declined to answer, except by proxy, which answer was “a lame and impotent conclusion.” These questions could no. otherwise have been expre.-set. and my object was simply to learn whether Dr. Bacon was, in polished society, willing to drag his pure aud vir tuous daughters down to the level where these rumors hail placed hint, to-wit: On social equality with liis “Brethren in Black.” Taos. H. Harden. Endorsement of a Leading Physician. “I have used Darbys Prophylactic Fluid extensively ns a disinfectant and deodorizer, and find it an admirable preparation. Whenever there are offensive discharges from wounds, abscesses, etc., it is wonderful in its action. I consider it the best prepara tion I know as ft gargle in diphtheria or scarlet fever.” J. Creswell. Lewis, M. D., Pliiladolutiia. To Persons Who Require Heaters. Messrs. Lovell & Lattimore, at 155 and 157 Congress street, are selling one of the best open front Stoves for general use as a heater ever introduced in Savannah. In every sin gle instance where they have put up these Stoves everv possible amount of comfort is secured. Why this Stove is so superior to other ojien front ones is because its capacity as a warmer is nearly double by reason of its unusually large grate. It burns slowly and is wonderfully economical. Inquire at Lovell Sc Lattiraore’s Hardware iStore. Oak, Pine and Llgrhtvrood, "or eal 'ij R. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and Ha- Broad street*. Telephony No. 77. THE TRAVEL TO FLORIDA EFFECT OF A REDUCTION IN PAS SAGE RATES. Traffic Manager Owens Before the Florida Hailroad Commission—The Savannah, Florida and Western in Favor of Cheap Excursions, But Op posed to a Genoral Reduction—Why it Cannot Stand It. Col. C. D. Oivons returned yesterday from Florida, where he has been to argue the case of the Savannah, Florida and Western railway before the Florida Railroad Com mission, and to consult with the representa tives of the Western linos, who are urging the commission to force the Savannah, Florida and Western into a reduction of its passage rates. Mr. Owens was seen yester day by a Morning News reporter and was asked his views upon the situation in Florida. “I was very pleasantly impressed with the Florida Railroad Commissioners,” he re plied. “Tliey were extremely courteous and considerate, and they are giving the railroad people a patient and, I believe, an intelligent hearing. I believe that they are sincerely desirous of doing their duty, and are trying their very best to master the problems they are confronted with. Ido not think it possible that in the limited time that lias elapsed since their appointment to office they could possibly grasp tho situation in all its fullness. It would require a ‘special miracle’ to enable them to do so. So far they have pract cally adopted the Georgia tariff of rates for freight and pas sage. arid propose altering those rates by percentages to the roads based on the differ ing conditions of each.” OPPOSED TO A REDUCTION. “Do the roads look favorably upon the proposed reduction f” “A reduction of rates on any of the roads in F’lorida is bound to work great hard ships. The decisions on the present appeals now being argued before the commissioners have yet to be announced, and it is reason able to suppose that they will wait awhile before finally determining upon any con siderable reduction in the present tariffs. The principal trunk line in the Btate, the Florida Railway and Navigation Company, of 576 miles, has been in the hands of a re ceiver for the past three years, and during the receivership an additional debt of over $1,000,000 has been incurred. The South Florida road, from Sanford to Tampa, with its branches, 207 miles iu all, has run behind its operating expenses $02,000 iu the past nine months. The General Manager of the F’lorida South ern, from I’alatka to Brooksville, and branches from Bartow to Punta Gorda, nearly 300 miles in all, reports his inability to more than earn operating expenses: tho Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West, with a mileage of 300 miles, show that they are barely earning operating expenses; the Savannah, Florida and Western railway have 150 miles in Florida, and as a matter of fact, have not taken a dollar’s profit out of the property; on the contrary they have been assessed for ad ditions and improvements; hoping for their reward iu the future development of the Stati>. It is hardly fair for me, however, ‘to pelt a reporter with chestnuts.’ Ail or these arguments and many others of greater pith are now being submitted to the com missioners.” UNCERTAINTY ABOUT RATES. “I see by the papers that there is consider able uncertainty about the passage rates to Florida for tiie coming season, and ap parently there is a conflict between the Western lines and the Florida roads on the subject of cheap rates. Are the roads at war?” “The differences betweeu the several lines are as to the means to accomplish an end. The Savannah, Florida and Western rail way is very anxious to secure the benefit of the very cheapest possible rate for immi grants and settlers. . They have proposed to their Western connections to unite iu run ning special excursions from the Ohio river points, once a week or oftener if found necessary We think that the same style of immigrant sleeper as at present in use ou the trans-continental lines should be attached: believing that it is a greater inducement to the seeker after lands to have sleeping berth free of cost. These cheap excursion tickets could be ar ranged bv one route coming into the State, and a different route on leaving it. For in stance, a lot of land-seekers might enter the State via Waycross and leave via the Florida Railway and Navigation, and Pen sacola. Then interior routes in the State could be arranged on the same plan; this would give the land-seekers an opportunity of seeing all partis of the State reached by its railroads. For this class of business the Savannah, FTorida and Western has offered its connections a strict pro rata, or in other words, the same per mile rate that they get. The Western lines declined this, but demanded a reduction on the regu lar straight and round trip fares. The Sa vuunah, Florida and Western, while pro testing against this wholesale reduction ou the entire volume of its business, believing that the regular tourists, who yearly visit the State for health and pleasure, stopping at the best hotels during the season, could well afford to pay the present passage rates, yielded their objections and offered to par ticipate in the reduction up to Slay 1 next. This was rejected and the demand made that the rates should be continued west bound from the State during the summer, Thus the matter stands. Not only are we threatened by a local reduction of" our pass age rates in the State by action of its Com missioners, hut our connecting lines are vig orously moving ou our breastworks with the same objective point iu view viz: the de pletion of our treasury.” “Why cannot the Savannah, Floridaand Western stand a reduction in its passage rates?” CANNOT STAND A REDUCTION. “Our road does more traiu service for the amount of passengers handled, than any road in the United States, for a similar amount of business. If you will look on the map of our system, you will see the junctional points are .Savannah, Jesup, Wayero-s, Albany, Chattahoochee and Gainesville. At these points we exchange through ears and sleepers, and our friends of the Western lines compete with each other for business from common points. Their competition finds expression in those through cars and sleepers, and on us rests the burden of hauling those cars. Many of them do u very limited amount of business, but as we aro desirous to remain on good terms with our neighbors, wo have not hitherto objected to the very considerable expense this policy has entailed upon u.->. To wliat extent wo can afford to continue this depends in a great measure upon tho rates of pussugo yet to be. determined upon by tho passenger agents of tile Western lines. If our revenue is to )>■■ curtailed to a non-pay ing ] oiut, it is more than probable that we will have to curtail mu - h of the accomoda tions, and select only such lines to operate through ear service over that experience has proven to give the best results. Tiie whole question is to be decided by the pas senger agents on Nov. 15, when we will be in tetter condition to determine upon our policy in this regard.” THE TALLAHASSEE ROAD. Col. Oivea said that the contracts for building the Thomasvilie, Monticeilo and Tallahassee had been given to Maj. Lewis Metein, who will begin workin a few days, to be built without delay, and put probably next week. The road is in operation as soon nr* possible. The deep water line at Rorto Tampa is progressing, though The workmen have been confined to the lower part, of the peninsula on account of the yellow fever, aiid a dead line has been drawn across the neck of the peninsula The bridging materials were all at Hillsborough river when the fever broke out, and it had had to lie there ever since. This will not cause a delay, how ever, but only compel tho engineer to build a disjointed lino and then connect it, ins toad of building down from the northern end, as ho desired to do. Asking Vanderbilt’s Advice. from the Boston Transcript. A veteran Boston bnrker tells the Listener this story of Commodore Vanderbilt, which ho does not believe has ever been in print: “A good many years ago, just about the time that Commodore Vanderbilt was build ing up the New York Central, a certain young man in Boston came into possession, by the death of a relative, of the tidy little sum of {do,ooo. Twenty thousand dollars was more money then than it is to-day, and this young man had visions of wealth un told. He studied the small local stock list in my ofiice day after clay without coming to any conclusion. At last one day, seized by a brilliant thought, he broke out: ‘“John, I’m going to see Vanderbilt about it’ “ ‘About what? “ ‘About my placing my money.’ “I thought this cvas the maddest idea that ever entered a human head. I told him that l the Commodore couldn’t waste twenty sec onds on a .{do,ooo investment. But he would not be persuaded and one night about 10 o’clock he rang the door bell at the Vander bilt resilience. After some delay a servant auswored and demanded his business. ‘“Here’s my card,’ said the young Bos tonian, ‘Hr. John Smith, Boston. Tell the Commodbre that I must see him to-night on business of the utmost importance.’ “ ‘Mr. Vanderbilt is about to retire,’ re sponded the servant. ‘You had hotter come in the morning.’ “ ‘lt rnav be too late, then, foi‘ both him and me. 1 must see him to-night, if only for five minutes.’ “The servant disappeared, only to return with the message from the Commodore that he would see Hr. Smith if the business was of the utmost importance. The Bostonian followed the servant up into a little dress ing-room, where stood the Commodore wrapped in a flannel garment of the night. Ho had evidently got out of bed to receive the visitor. “ ‘Well, young man, what do you want? was the Commodore’s impatient question. “ Commodore Vanderbilt, I have recently come into possession of $20,000, and have come on to New York t<* ask you for in formation about the stock market.’ “ ‘What the blank-blank do you come to me about the stock market fori Why don’t you go to some stock broker? “ ‘Because you are the stock market your self, Commodore!’ “ ‘Look here, Mr. Smith,’ said the molli fied Commodore. ‘I admire your cheek. I thinK it deserves encouragement. Go down to Wall street to-morrow morning early. Put your $20,000 and as much more as you can raise into New York Central. Don’t ask me why, but go and do it. It’s a sickly tiling now, but it ain’t going to bo long. Lock up your stock aud let it alone; never mind what anybody tells you. Now get out,.’ “That young man came back to Boston and narrated his experience. “Did he follow the Commodore’s advice? No. He said he wasn’t going to let Vander bilt gobble up his $20,1)00. He put it into mining stocks and lost every cent of it.” Coughs and Colds. Those who are suffering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, etc., should try Brown’s Bronchial Troches. Sold only in boxes. The Winter That’s Coming. There is an affinity between “coal” and “cold” that is cemented by the friendly aid of a warm overcoat, and as prudent persons seldom neglect the “coal-bin” till the rigors of frost are upon them, so does the wise man provide the inevitable overcoat in time. We have given some study to the overcoat question this season, and the result will, we think, be creditable to our taste and that of the purchaser. From the Fancy Silk-lined Coat for the ultra-fashionable man to the substantial but modest garment for those of milder ideas, we can equally please, beside, having numerous intermediate styles and qualities to meet any taste or desire or price. Added to this, we keep up our variety of Gents’, Yout hs’and Boys’ Suits, Underwear, Hats and furnishings generally. We are imher inclined to be thorough than “loud” in our claim, and the testimony of a pleased customer Is our fondest and most prized evi dence of popularity. Our prices are as modest as our pretensions aud while we are making no “row” about it, we can hold up our end of the pole with any house in our line. Come and let us prove this. The “Big Golden Arm,” 15'J Broughton street. Simon Mitchell. At Eatill s. Savannah Daily Morning News, Peterson’s Fashions for December, The Cos mopolitan, Sunday Magazine for December, Sporting World, London News, Forest and Stream, New York Clipper, New York Mir ror, Dramatic News, Demorest’s Portfolio of Fashions, Shoppell’s Modern Houses, Texas Siftings, Harper’s Bazar, Railroad Guides, Tid-Bits, Merchant Trave er, Boston Globe, Boston Herald. Philadelphia Press, Philadel phia Times. Baltimore Sun, Baltimore American, New York Herald, World, Sun, Times, Tribune, Star, Atlanta Constitution, Augusta Chronicle, Macon Telegraph, Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville News- Herald, New Orleans Tirnes-Democrat, Cuarleston News and Courier, Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati Enquirer. NOT IN BED FOR SEVEN YEARS. Sweet Sleep and Perfect Health Re stored by the Use of Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium, Lake City, Fla.. June M. ISB6, C. K Newman, of Lake Oily, Fla., says his wife has suffered for seven years with a complication of diseases, of which Asthma was the most prevalent. She hits not hud down in hed for seven years. He has expended till the money his business has made him in that time for medicine, physicians, etc., to obtain relief for her, but without any success whatever. Ho was advised by physi cians to try P. P. P. He finally did so, expecting to derive no benefit, nut after taking less thifn two bottles eruptions appeared all over and she immediately began to improve, and now her skin is jM-rfeetly clear. Site sleeps soundly every night on an ordinary pillow and her general health has not been better in years. Mr. Newman, who is a mer chant in Like City, is very enthusiastic over the cure, and thinks it the grandest blood purifier and tonic of the ago. P. 15.I 5 . P. is a home remedy; is no secret, but a regular physician’s prescription, pre pared in the most careful manner, and from materials that arc at wavs fresh and reliable. P. Pi' P. is the greatest 'Tonic in the market. For sale by all Alodicine Dealers. i)n. Whitbread can be consulted daily at the office of the Company, Odd Fellows' Hall Building, without charge Prescrip tions iiiid examination free. All inquiries by mail will also receive his personal at tention Buckwheat Cakes. We fake pleasure in recommending Heck er’s Self-Raising Buckwheat, which, by the addition only of cold water or milk, will make, almost, instantaneously, delicious Buckwheat Cakes. Always ready. Always reliable, and perfectly healthful. For sale by all grocers, A Pure Grape Wine for?'.!, and ft<‘hoi"e Seuppernong Wine for $1 50 ut D. B. Les tor's. D. B. Loster Has Pickle*. Fauces, Jellies and Jams. Smoked Beef, flutter, and the best o. Ilams; Currants. Citron and Raisins cheap. Brouia, Cocoa and Chocolate sweet; < 'lnnee 1 olfees and Teas no .. i vay Keep. And everything nice for |>cople to eat; Groceries, Groceries of ever*' kind. Brandy. Whisky and the finest of Wine; Crackers and Canned Goods of every description. Give him a call and make your selection at Whitaker street, Savannah, Gh. LIST OF \ ESSEI S IN THE PORT OF SAVANNAH. Savannah, Nov 11, 1887. ST ZAMSHIC3. Chattahoochee, 1,888 tons, Daggett, New York, dia—C (1 Anderson. Juniata, 1,320 tons, Asking, Philadelphia, dis— C G Anderson. Elpis {Br), 1,032 tons, Burnett, Bremen, cld—A Minis <fc Sons. Cbronilla (Br>. 875 tons, Gaviu, Barcelona, Mg— A Minis & Sons. Naples (Br>, 1,413 tons, Rulflf, Liverpool, iu dis tress, repg- A Minis & Sous. Wolvistou (Br), 1,186 tons, Kdmonston, Bremen, ldg- Richardson A Barnard. Hartlepools (Br), 1,181 tons, Evans, Barcelona, ldg—Richardson A' Barnard. Resolute (Br), 1.280 tons, lteavely, Bremen, Idg —Strachan & CO. Tre;i Holme (Br), 1,715 tons. Ritchie, Liverpool, Id* —Wilder & Cos. Sylvia (Br), 1,206 tons, Vasey. Reval, ldg, in distress, rep*—Wilder A Cos. Winston (Bri, 011 tons, Millard, Bremen, ldg— Wilder A Cos. Wylo (Br), !)78 tons, Rogers, Liverpool. ldg~ Strauss & Cos. Aniier Head (Br), 1,300 tons, Maeey. Liverpool, Id*-,I B West & Cos. Wm Crane, 1,470 tons, Billups, Baltimore, ldg— Jas 11 West & Cos. Chiswick (Br), 706 tons, Cowing, Liverpool, ldg - Jus B West A Cos. Fifteen steamships. SHIPS. Ceylon (Br), 014 tons, Owens, Liverpool, ldg— Wilder & Cos. One ship. HARKS. Riga (Nor), 334 tons, Olsen, at quarantine, wtg— A R Salas & Cos. Melchiorre (Iml), 790 tons, Izzo, at quarantine, wtg -A R Salas & Cos. Skjold (Nor). 140 tons, Jacobsen, Europe, Idg— A R Salas A Cos. Themis (Nor), 537 tons, Weybye, Europe., ldg— A K Bains & Cos. Verena (Nor), 418 tons, Nielssen, at quarantine wtg—A R Salas & Cos. Boroma (804 tons), Thomas, at Tybee, wtg— Holst A Cos. Tikoma (Br>, 810 tons, Pugh, at Tybee, wtg— Holst & Cos. Birgitte (Nor), 539 tons, Gregertsen, repairing —Holst A Cos. President (Br), 916 tons, Corbett, Europe, Mg— Strachan A Cos. Chondor (Nor), 319 tons, DanieiseD, Santander, ldg—St radian A Cos. Donegal (Br), 666 tons, Butchard, Genoa, ldg— Strachan A Cos. Delphine (Rus), 461 tons, Allender, Salerno, Id* —Strachan A Cos. Charlotte A Littlefield (Nor), 548 tons, Moller, Europe, Mg—S P Shotter A Cos. Viig (Nor), 495 tons, Duse, Europe, Mg— S P Shotter A Cos. Ludwig (Ger). 368 tons, Schauer, Cork, ldg—MS Cosulich A Cos. Freia (Nor). 578 tons, Hauff, Europe, Mg—M S Vosulich A Cos. Alice C Dickerman, 502 tons, Cook, Boston, ldg— Jos A Roberts & Cos. J B Rabel, 428 tons. Sawyer, Philadelphia, ldg— Jos A Roberts A Cos. Anita Berwind. 633 tons, Mcßride, New York, idg—Jos A Roberts A Cos. Unicorn (Br), 521 tons, McDougal, Europe, ldg— A Minis A Sous. Caroline (Nor), 528 tons. Sorensen, Europe, ldg— Paterson, Dow ning A Cos. Memlo (Br). 954 tons, Horn, Liverpool, ldg— Richardson A Barnard. Ceylon (Ger), 561 tons, Nieraan, wtg—Am Trad ing Society. Eliza J Mc.Manemy. 885 tons. Dodge. Pascagoula for Philadelphia, ldg—Master. Pauline (Ger), 337 tons, Kruger, at quarantine, wtg—Paterson. Downing A Cos. Twenty five barks. IS RIOB. Amykos (Nor), 232 tons, Ommtmdsen, dis—A R Salas A Cos. One brig. SCHOONERS. Henry Wadriington, 470 tons, Magee, New York, dis—Jos A Roberts A Cos. A Burnham. 470 tons. Watts, ldg, Boston—Jos A Roberts A Cos. A Denike, 428 tons, Townsend, Baltimore, dis— Jos A Roberts A Cos. John Ii Cross, 385 tons, Rawley, Providence, ldg—Jos A Roberts A Cos. Chas E Young, 544 tons, Corson, Baltimore, dis —Jot; A Roberts A Cos. Ella M ritorer, 426 tons. Stahl, Clark's Cove, dis -Jos A Roberts A Cos. Belle Higgins, 391 tons. Skolfield, New York, dis —Jos A Roberts A Cos. Wm H Fredson, 622 tons, Biddle, New York, Mg —Jos A Roberts A Cos. Caleb S Ridgeway, 384 tons, Townsead, New York, ldg— Jos A Roberts A Cos. John R Perrose. 43S tons, Smith, Philadelphia, Idg—Jos A Roberts A Cos. Wm W Converse, 709 tons, Townsend, New York, Mg—Jos A Roberts A Cos, Wm H Keeney, 238 tons, Lippincott, New York, Mg—Jos A Roberts A Go. Annie Bliss, 317 tons, O'Donnell, Baltimore, ldg Dale, Dixon A Cos. Thirteen schooners. The Engadme Bouquet, Atkinson s new perfume. This superb distillation sweetly recalls fragrant Swiss flowers. Bright jewels in a setting of perpetual snow. Three-year-old Kentucky Rye Whisky for $3 per gallon, at D. B. Lester’s. A Big Crop of Weddings. Reliable rumor predicts a greater than usual number of weddings during the fall and winter season, an indication of prosperity surely. We are in proper trim for Just such occasions, and would ask personal inspection of the 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 brie a-brae generally. Our line of bronze ornaments is brilliant in itself, and throughout may be found a thousand valuable novelties suitable and appropriate as souvenirs and keepsakes. In Diamonds. Jewelry ami Watches, it is impossible in limited space to S) ieak intelligibly. Suffice it to say that not even the famous "Tiffany’s" can outrival us In beauty and careful select ion of our stock. Prices have been made to suit the times, and we oiler our representative stock on its merits, and stake our reputation on the result. Our engraving department is carefully conducted, and all work in this line is artistically executed. We are always pleased to snow visitors through our stock, even though they may not be ready to buy. as we feel that our establishment is one of the "sights" of the city, and it is always "exhi bition day 'to the public. Respectfully. M. Sternberg. 157 Broughton street. Where can you get choice Candies at 10c.. 15c. and ‘Joe. i At D. B. Lester's. Oak, Pine and Lightwood, For vale by R. B. Cossets,’corner Taylor and East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. If you want a bargain in choice Preserves, Jellies and .lams, go to I). B. Lester'e. 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 possibly claim is that the article sold is all wool, which no one need to pay extra for. When a firm like the Famous New York Clothing House, corner of Congress and Whitaker streets, warrant underwear all wool, they can be relied on as such, without having to pay almost double tbe price for them. IVe have underwear of every quality, and prices the lowest in the city. fiveryone 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 boys, wo can suit everybody. Our $2 50 knee suit, our Sw. knee pants, and 25c. blue felt boys hats, are real bargains. We keep Umbrellas, Hats, Trunks and Valises of every description. Our 250. Scarfs mid Suspenders cannot be matched for less than double the price. Our $2 50 Gloria Umbrella wears better than silk. At the Ilarnett House, Savannah, Ga., you get all the comforts of the high-priced no els, and save from 41 to $2 per day. ’t ry it and be convinced.— Boston Home Jour nal. Advice to Motnera. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrun should always be used when children an- cutting teeth. It relieves the little suffer at once •it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from paiu and the little cherub awakes as “bright as a button ” It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, soitens the gums, allays all pain re lieves wind, regulates tb„ bowels, and is'the best known remedy for dian baa, whether i arising from teething or other causes. 25 i cents a bottle. U'I'DKV * PATH <5. M. H. Caimut h iiaplicatei \V i- have puieli.isort the samples of a travel. " in* .salesman , who represented one of tho largest manufacturing and importing Fancy Goods Houses in the li. S. Said samples consist of nearly 500 piece* of !e Jo k a ant HOLIDAY NOVELTIES. Piush and Brass Goods. Brush and Comb Rets, Mirrors, Whlsp Broom Holders, Wall Pockets, Manicure Sets, Toilet Sets, Jewel Boxes. Shaving Sets, Game Boxes, Brass Novelties, and many attractive and hand some goods suitable for Birthday, Wedding, or Holiday Presents. As none of these goods can be duplicated, we suggest an immediate investigation, and if prices warrant, a selection we will cheerfully lav aside for responsible bona fide purchasers, who can have privilege of payingf, It- when delivered. Goods were bought at one-half the actual cost of manufacture, and the public can avail them selves of these bargains by visiting L. & B. S. H. H. FURNISHING GOODS. SOMETHING TO WEAR AND Where to EM It. STYLES that are captivating and fascinating, GOODS that arc durable, permanent and lasting. PRICES that are just, fair and moderate. TREATMENT that is attentive, kind and polite. GOODS EXCHANGED—if not as represented. AT LaFAR’S, The Hatter and Furnisher. HATS FOR MEN, HATS FOR BOYS AND CHILDREN. LADIES’ RIDING HATS, in stock and to Order from Measure. COACHMEN’S HATS. DUNLAPS AND NASCIMENTO’S CELE BRATED HATS. DENT’S CELEBRATED KID GLOVES AND DRIVING GLOVES. SANITARY UNDERWEAR OF PURE CAM EL’S HAIR. CARDIGAN JACKETS, DRESSING GOWNS AND JACKETS. FULL DRESS VESTS. FANCY EMBROIDERED SHIRTS, SCARF’S, COLLARo AND CUFFS. UMBRELLAS. WATER PROOF COATS AND HUNTING BOOTS AND HATS. AT LaFar’s lew Store, 130 BULL STREET. FURNITURE AND CARPETS. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST ! For quality and price we can do better than any other concern in the South. Our goods are ah specially selected from the most renowned manufacturers, and embrace everything in the Furniture Ljd Carpet trade Our terms are most liberal and all goods an* just as represented. A personal inspeotion will oonvlnoe you than we can sell you much CHEAPER than thsr CHEAPEST. A. J, Miller & Co.’s FURNITURE AND Carpet Emporium, IH, 151) ami 152 BROUGHTON ST. DYES. LADIES! DO your own Dyeing, at home, with PEER LESS DYF.S. They will dye everything. They are sold everywhere. Price 10c. a package -40 colors. They have no equal for strength, brightness, amouut in packages, or for fastnos* of color, or non-fading qualities. They do not crock or smut. For sale bv B. F. U i.meh, 31. D., Pharmacist, corner Broughton and Houston streets: P. B. Rkid, Druggist and Apothe cary. corner Jones and Abercorn streets; Edward J. Kiei-fer, Druggist, corner Went Broad ami Stewart streets. DAVIS BROS. TESTIMONIALS. From Vie American Art Journal , Deccmber t 1833. PRESIDENT ARTHUR S CTTOI(T:~A KNABE GRAND IN THU. WHITE HOUSE.-It is gener ally conceded li.it President. Arthur is one of the most cultured and accomplished geut lemon who have occupied the executive chair. But few of our readers, outside of metropolitan cir cles are aware that he enumerates among his inn ny a< *er >m pi ish rpents t hat of music. President Arthur is not only an excellent amateur, but! considerable of a music connoisseur. He iv centiy gave the old and reliable house of Kua'x* A Cos. an order for a Concert Grand for the Presidential Mansion, at Washington. The in strument is one of the most superb Grands pro duced by Messrs. Knabe. It Is richly carved, and is an exceptional instrument in beautiful equality of tone, power, exquisite touch, re sponsive action and artistic workmanship. It w.i.s placed in the White House last week. Thu President is not alone in his preference for the Knabe Grand, as it graces the parlors of Hon. James G. Blaine and many other statesmen at Washington. M''**>•*. Win. Knabe Cos.: I• \u Sms: The Upright Piano which you sf kindly presented nie commands my admiration. 1-or beauty of tone, touch and action, I hare n*t ftrm A* cr/wil, and it gives me great pleasure to render tins justice to the instrument of youi manufacture. Believe me, very truly yours, CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG. Claiushtuuit, September 14. Jfex*rs. I Urn. Knabe (t Cos.: (rr: n.EMii.v: l give my testimony as to ths qualities of your Concert Grand Piano. In po*- session of one of my friends, with greatest of pleasure, ns only the very best can be said them. Tone and touch are equally excellent, mid assist the artist in the execution of every possible measure, and I will with pleasure advo cate t h ir introduction. 1 here is not the Isa*® doubt that they will compete to greatest advan tage with all others. ADOLPH BLOMBERG. Musical Director. Mulhausen, October 10. To control this territory on the above Pisnos wo buy and pay spot cash Tor every one or their instruments on our flix>r, See us for terms and DAVIS BROS.