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8 JACK WALSH'S ESCAPE. HCW THE MURDERER OF DAWSON WALKED OUT OF CAMP. Solicitor General dußignon Gives His Views of the Conduct of the Lessees in Certain Cases—Three Escaped Con victs Now in Chatham County—The Evils of the System. The escape of Walsh, the murderer of Dawson, from the Joplin convict camp may be the subject of an investigation. The circumstances were very suspicious, though they were not different from those in many other cases. The lessees have to pay a fine every time a convict escapes, hut it is not difficult to see that it is far cheaper to pay that fine and let a consumptive, or a man afflicted with a chronic disease, go free than to keep him for ten, fifteen or twenty years when lie is almost unable to ■work, and when he must boa con stant expense because of his need for medical attention and medicines. Some time ago a convict about .fifty years of age and very weak was arrested here and the lessees w ere notified of his apprehension, but they not only failed to offer a reward, as they are required by law to do, but they took no notice of the letters informing them of his arrest, and never sent for him. He was finally turned Ixiso, and he is said now to be farming in Chatham county. WALSH’S SUSPICIOUS ESCAPE. The Walsh case was a very aggravated one. Walsh was serving a life sentence for murder, but he was put to driving a cart. He was not watched, and after one of his trips he left his cart, and has not been seen nor heard from since. If his lessees have ever made an effort to recapture him or of fered a reward for his arrest, it has never t sx'ii mßde known here, the place where lie was convicted. But Walsh was a consump tive and not able to do much work, which may have had its influence with the lessees. Solicitor General du Bignon has been very much interested in this case, and de sirous of seeing the iutentof the jury which tried the case carried out. It was stated that be had had some corn-spoil deuce upon the subject, and he was asked yesterday if the statement was true. “Yes,” he replied, “I wrote Principal Keeper Towers upon the subject, not in my official capacity, of course. My connection with every case as Solicitor General censes after the final trial, and my interest thence forth is not different from that of any other private citizen; nor do I wisli to appear as busying myself about tli'■ matter. The du ties of a prosecuting officer are sufficiently disagreeable without following the criminal beyond the sphere of his official duty. RADICALLY DEFECTIVE. “The published account, however, of this escape was so startling that it very natur ally excited expressions of indignation in the community. A system under which such an occurrence was possible must lie radically defective somewhere. A man convicted of murder and sentenced to hard labor for life is jiermitted. either through criminal carelessness or venal connivance, to quietly walk away without hindrance or embarrassment.” “Have you received any reply to your letters?” “Principal Keeper Towers wrote me that the circumstances surrounding Walsh's es cape were very suspicious, and t hat lie would have the matter thoroughly investigated. What has been done or is being done of course I d> not know, but a month lias elapsed and nothing has lieen brought to light Both Col. Towers and his assistant are capable and efficient officers. The trouble lies beyond their control.” “There must tie a fuult somewhere. Where does it lie?” “It would seem that a system which pos sesses so many revolting features, fastened upon the State by a policy of timid expe diency, should at least possess the primary purpose of a trial and conviction, namely, imprisonment. B LESSED WITH INFIRMITIES. “Able-bodied men are not the only dan gerous members of society, ami yet at some of our convict oara; these are the only convicts who do not appear to escape with impunity. It may Jae, and doubtless is, true that such only furnish revenue for the lessees, but such was not the object, whatever may U< the effect of the system. Ido not desire to be unjust in my criticisms. As far as my observation has extended, both as a member of the General Assembly and as a prosecuting officer, some of these camps are managed, perhaps as 'veil as the system permits. Notably the Dade coal mines whore convicts are well cared for, and escapes are rare. But at some they are of frequent occurrence with no apparent effort made or expense incur red to recapture the convicts.” ON THE BOOKS AS DEAD. “Have any of the convicts sent from Chatham county except Walsh escaped 1” “There are, I am reliably informed, throe convicts in the county now, convicted since I have been in office, all of whom escaped from the same camp. One of these men was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, and two of burglary, and although the proper authori ties have been written to I am not advised of any effort to capture them, or that any reward has ever been offered by the lessees. At this camp the care of tho authorities seems to be regulated entirely by the ability of the convict 'to labor hard.' In one instance the Sheriff of this county, in reply to a letter, was informed that they cared noth ing about tho convict, that he was on their books as dead. It is, of course, cheaper to make this entry than to pay the fine lor an escape.” CHEAPNESS ITS ONLY VIRTUE. “Do you think that the one great fault is with the system itself V' “It must be admitted that the question is a perplexing one, difficult i:i the gr.trenio of satisfactory solution. Before each Legisla ture for tho past eight years has it been agitated with honest and able efforts to remedy the evils, without a substantial change being enacted. Any radical reform means, of course, the expenditure of money by the State, and yot I am convinced that a system which experience has demonstrated to possess so many evils, with but a single virtue to commend it, i. e., cheapness, if, indeed, such should be considered a virtue on the part of a State in dealing with her convicts, will not be permitted to continue in force much longer. A system which does not afford society protection, which threatens private industries and free labor, and at the same time, so far from reforming, degrades the convict, must, in the nature of things, be short-lived. I ttiink that public interest in the proper direction is being aroused over the State, and Gov. Gordon will not only receive the hearty approval and co-operation of the people, but their lasting gratitude, for his determined effort to keep within the strict letter of the law a system which every good citizen hop** will won be either greatly changed, or else entirely wiped from the statute-book.” A Toy Cannon’s Work. A boy named John Ellison was shooting off a cannon which he had made out of a cartridge shell yesterday afternoon, and the cannon flew up and struck him in the left temple, inflicting a severe but not danger ous scalp wound. He was taken to Dr. Nichols, who dressed the wound and sent him to his home on Crawford square. Death of Hugh Bodell. Mr. Hugh Bodell died yesterilay at the residence of his brother, William Bodell, on Duffoe street, after a long and pamful ill ness. He was an employe of the Central railroad for thirty-three years. He leaves behind relations who mourn and miss not only his kindness, but also his loving pres ence. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the News Reporters. There were six arrosts yesterday for dis orderly conduct The name of the winner of the Thunder derbolt race should have been Landlord, instead of Maggie D. The annual routing of the pews of St. John’s Church will take place to-morrow bet ween 12 and 2 o’clock. Coroner Dixon held an inquest yesterday morning on the body of Mr. George C. ix-wis, who was killed at the Ocean Steam ship wharves Friday afternoon. The ver dict was that the dentil was accidental. Judge Adams sat in cliamliers yesterday morning, and the cases of the Ocean Steam ship Company vs. the Mayor ami Alder men, and James J. Waring vs. the Mayor ami Aldermen, came up and were continued. City Treasurer Hardee has given notice that, holders of ground rent lots who are in arrears for two or more quarters rent, and who have not paid by Nov. HO, will huve the lots turned over to the City Marshal for re-entry. The Savannah Turn-Verein will give its annual masquerade ball on Thursday even ing. Dec. 8, nt Turner Hall. The committee will consist of Emil J. Kail, M. L. Byck, H. Scheerer, G. Bartels, F. Miuidorf, V. S. Studer, S. Schwinn. George M. Fb-hnken, J. Dieter, William Gibbons and Conrad Sch warz. The Knights of Pythias uniform divisions will give a ball nt the Guards Armory on Thursday evening, Dec. 20. The committee of arrangements consists of Col. Id. F. Har mon, Chairman; DuGueaclin Division: Sir Kt. Cant. W. A. Walker, Sir Kt. Herald James Naylor, Jr., Sir Kts. C. E. Brought on, Worm, Hunt, Strauss, McHarrie. Teu tonia Division: Sir Kt. Capt. John Juchter, Sir Kt. Herald A. Kessel, Sir Kts. Hall, llierks, Dressen, 11. Meyer and Birden. Hon. H. W. .1. Ham’s book “Representa tive Georgians” copies of which are now on sale at Davis Bros., in this city, contains eighiy sketches of Georgians of more or less prominence in public life. Man}- of the sketches are accompanied by portraits, and very good portraits they are. The sketches contain a great deal of information of gen eral interest about men, concerning whom Georgians ought to know something. In this volume Mr. Ham has shown consider able literary skill ns well as excellent judg ment in selecting the subject of his sketches. PREPARING FOR THE UNVEILiNG. Committees to be Appointed for the Jasper Celebration. The members of the sub-committee from the Jasper Monument Committee and sev eral members of the general committee met at the office of Col. William Garrard, Chairman of the General Committee of Ar rangements last night for the purpose of consultation, and advising him in regard to the committees to be appointed under the resolution passed at the meeting last Tues day eveniiig. It was suggested that the following com mittees be appointed: Executive, finance, transportation, information and public comfort, trades’ display and general recep tion. It was agreed that the chairman lie re quested to call a meeting of the General Committee to bo held at, the court house next Friday evening, when the organiza tion of the several committees will be an nounced. Among other suggestions made, was that the President and Mrs. Cleveland, Gov, Gonibn and family and staff, the memoers of the Executive Department, Judges of the Supreme Court, the President of the Senate, and Speaker the House of Representatives, lie invited to attend the unveiling. Mayor Isis ter yesterday appointed the following gentlemen as a committee in be half of tiie citizens on the General Commit tee of the celebration: E. A. Weil, D. Weisbein, E. F. Lovell, J. S. Silva, B. H. I<evy, J. Adler, J. A. Bates, L. E. Davis, C. F. Graham, A. J. Miller. OUT OF THE RACE. Maj. Schwarz Withdraws from the Superior Court Clerkship Contest. Maj. Schwarz, in a card to the Morning News to-day, says that in deference to the wishes of his friends he has withdrawn as a candidate for tin* office of Clerk of the Superior Court. This gives Mr. Carr a walk-over, unless some other opponent puts in an appearance, which is not probable. Mr. Carr’s active personal canvass and the unexpected defection of the German vote, which Maj. Schwarz’s backers evi dently had not anticipated, and which was a surprise to everybody, is doubtless the reason for the Major’s withdrawal. He evidently expected to be elected by a handsome majority but a few days ago, and lie had every reason for thinking so, as he hod on his side a powerful political element and a very respectable f< illowing among all classes of his fellow-citizens. The “unforeseen probabilities,” however, were against him, but it took time for him to discover that fact. All hauds can now take a rest and the campaign can be run on an economical scale. The county treasury will txi better off by several hundred dollars by there being only one candidate. THE WEEK’S PLAYS. Haverly’s Minstrels and John F. Ward the Week’s Attractions. The Templeton Opera Company played “Girofle-Girofla” before a slim audience last night. At the matinee “Herminie” was given. “Herminie,” as near as it can be got at, is “Enninie” spelled with an “h.” Neither performance was up to the stand ard. The company lias evidently not played “Herminie” very long, for it was not up in the piece. It was tho first time the opera has been sung Here, and theatre-goers who are not familiar with it bad a good deal of difficulty keeping track of the plot. The company’s engagement was not as success ful as it might have been had it given better performances. Haverly’s Minstrels. This week will be well filled. Haverly’s Minstrels will hold the boards on Tuesday night. Judging from newspaper criticisms and reports in general, Haverly’s company this year will eclipse anything recently seen in minstrelsy. All tiie cities in which the organization appeared since its return from England are enthusiastic in their praise of the company, and judging from the list of people they will come up to, and even ex cel, all exiieetations. Special care has been taken by Mr. Haverly in arranging the pro gramme, to depart as much as possible from the monotonous rut into which minstrelsy seems to have fallen. Newness and novelty have been his motto in organizing the com pany. Tho sale of seats is now in progress. John F. Ward. Mr. H. B. Hopkins, agent for John F. Ward, is in the city arranging for Mr. Ward's appearance here on Friday and Saturday. Friday night aud at Saturday’s matinee he will appear in “The Doctor,” aud Saturday night will lx; the initial jxt toruiance of his new play, “The Pick pocket.” “The Doctor” is a domestic drama which is hardly fairly described by the ordi nary acceptance of the word comedy. The comedy element abounds, but there is a depth of graver thought also. The story is interesting, and the scenes pleasantly ar ranged t j tell it. Mr. Ward is a fine comedian, and ho is said to have a strong company with him. The Pope’s Jubilee. A part of the Pope’s jubilee celebration in Savannah will be n grand concert ami lec ture at the Theatre, on Doc. 28. The con cert will lx given by the C'atkeilrul choir, and the first rehearsal will tuko place to morrow evening. THE MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27. 1887. COTTON CASES SETTLED. THE DAMAGED CARGOES TO BE SENT FORWARD. An Agreemenresigned Whereby the Captains of the Resolute and Naples Are to Send Forward the Cotton in Other Bottoms—All Claims to be Set tled Hereafter. The long fight which has been going on between the underwriters and owners of cotton that has lieen damaged in vessels and the owners of tho vessels which met with the disasters has culminated in the signing of agreements by Maj. Henry T. Botts, who represented the underwriters and the owners of the cargoes, atjd Masters Reavely and Rulff, of the British steamships Resolute and Naples. These agreements set forth tho claims of all tho parties in interest, and they require that the cargoes of damaged cotton shall lie sent forward in other bottoms, in the names of the masters of the vessels in which they were damaged, and under the original bills of lading; and that the questions of claims shall lie settled hereafter. The settlement of these claims in England will probably take place in court, unless the various parties inter ested there come to an agreement, as those on this side have done. That, however, is not a question whicli interests the under writers and owners of the cargo on this side. Their point has i>een gained. They wanted the cotton sent forward to its port of desti nation, and, having accomplished that, they are satisfied. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IMMINENT. After the cotton was damaged the ship de sired to sell it, as was the custom at this port. The underwriters did not want it sold but carried forward. The Captains re fused to reload it. The underwriters then asked that they send it forward in other bottoms. That they also declined to do. Maj. Botts and Mr. WinderTthon came on from New York and prepared to begin legal pro ceedings at once. They procured a Spanish vessel which was tendered to Capt. Reavely and he was asked to accept that, and send the damaged cotton from the Resolute for ward in her. Knowing that legal proceed ings were imminent, and consequent upon his answer, ho opened negotiations, and the re sult was ttiat the agreement above men tioned was reached. According to the in structions of his owners, Capt. Rulff was guided by the action of Capt. Reavely, so he entered into a similar agreement. THE CLAIMS OF BOTH SIDES. The claims which the ships make is that tiie stiips and cargo parted company here and the voyage ended, and that the adjust ment should be mode on this side. The un derwriters claimed that it was the duty of the captains to carry or send tho cargoes forward anil that the adjustment should be made on the other side. These are the claims which the agreements set forth and which are held in abeyance, without being waived, until the cargoes shall reach their destination. The ships did not want to carry or send the cargoes forward be cause tiie custom in such cases has been to take anew cargo and get all they can of the freight money for the old. Frequently ships have demanded a certain per cent, of the freight money before they would turn the damaged cargoes oyer to the under writers. The underwriters wanted the car goes carried forward, because they wanted to break up that custom of the ship collect ing freight money which she lias not earned. An effort was made to obtain a copy of the agreement, but Maj. Botts, who has them, not only declined to give them, but to say anything about about them. THE MAIN POINTS AT ISSUE. The main objects for which the under writers were fighting, however, were the abolition of custody commissions and of Gourde's adjustments. A custody commis sion of per cent, was formerly paid the custodian of the cargoes in cases of fines, who was under bond to prevent further damage to the cargoes and to give tho liest care and act in the interest of all parties concerned. If he failed in any particular he was liable on bis bond to the extent of his failure. Now the custodian gives no bond and lias few duties to perform. If he fails to protect the cargo the damage may or may not be collected from him. Really he is released from responsibility, but he has clung to the com missions which he received when he w-as responsible. These commissions have been abolished elsewhere, and it is the de sire of the underwriters to abolish them here and establish in their stead a fair and equitable fee. Gourlie’i adjustments do not appear to have been satisfactory to all the parties in interest, and the fight has been made on them. Mr. Gourlie has been in Savannah, but when the agreement was signed and he was not considered he left. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CASE. Vessels in which the damaged cargoes are to bo shipped are being negotiated for, and as soon as they are secured the cotton will be loaded. The cotton of the Resolute and Naples which was not damaged has been sent forward and sold. The Hughenden’s cotton has been sent to Liverpool on tiie decks of other vessels by tho underwriters. The reason the Hugh endeu was not in tho fight with tho others is that she w’as bound for Barcelona, and not knowing whether that would be a good market for wet cotton, the underwriters took the l.til!I bales which were damaged and shipped them. The agreement ends a case which is im portant as well as unique. There has never before been one like it. The fight was begun in Charleston when the “Horse Guards’ ” cargo burned, but it was never pushed to a conclusion. The case is important for two reasons first, in the future vessels will reload their damaged cargoes ami carry them forward or send them forward in other vessels; second, if the cotton fires are this will take away one possible motive for incendiarism. Cottou fires in tiie future will not lie so likely to c, c . CU r, however, as every lighter load of cotton that passes up or down tho river is carefully covered with tarpaulins and mod spark-proof. the vice consul involved. It is reported that the British Vice Consul hero will got into trouble with his govern ment, howiyer, because of his actiou in the case. After tho decision of tho Naval Court that the cargo was unfit to ho carried forward under decks, Cant. Reavely wished to discharge his crew ana take a volunteer crew, but, basing hii action on tho decision of tht) Naval Court, the Vice Consul re fused to permit the captain to dis charge the crew and threatened if ho did to tuko away his license although British law jH-rmits a captain to discharge : crew without cause provided he pays them three mouths wages in advance. It is said that the Vice Consul’s action has been reported to the Foreign Office and that it is probable that office will take notice of it. Down 177 Feet. The Morning News artesian well struck rock yesterday at a depth of 177 feet, and tho iron basing was sunk to that depth and the drill l put to work at picking a hole through tlie rock. Of course there is no telling lio w thick the rock is, but it is sup posed to lie, judging from experience with other wells in this vicinity, about eighty feet through. If no uccident happens it is expected that a flow of water will be ob tained by the latter part of this woek. “Good Cecils,” once said tho celebrated Richter, '‘ring clear through Heaven like a boll." (/)ne of the best deeds is to alleviate human sutreyings. “Last fall my daughter was in decline,"says Mrs. Mary Hinson, of Montrose, Kansas, “and everybody thought she was gfiing into consumption. I got her a bottle "If D|- n, v, Pierce’s ‘Favorite Pre scriptio i,laud it cured her.” Buch facts as the abo\ y need no comment. THE OATHLIQ FAIR CLOSED. The Raffles Over With and the Count ing of the Votea Only to be Done. The Catholic Fair closed last night, ex cept the counting of the votes in the Con ductors’ contest, and for tho gold and silver watches and the miniature boat, which will take place to-morrow night. The crowd last night was a large one for Satuniay night. The raffles wore lively. At the Mikado booth, presided over by Mrs. M. E. Grady, the following were the raffles: A nig. donated by Miss E. M Kelly, was won by J. J, McCkpwan, dish of fruit won by Mr. Osborne, dish of fruit won by W. R. Colding, iced pound cake won by Miss Annie Goette, churn of cream won by W. R. Box, dish of cake won by Mr. Cann, jelly cake won by J. M. Mcßride, dish of cake and oranges won by W. Ed. Grady. At table number two, presided over by Mis. Circopuly and Mi's. Beranc, the follow ing articles were raffled: Fair of vases won by James E. Gradv, lamp won by Miss Lizzie McQuade, v ine set won by Miss Lilly Smith, pair of mats won by Mr. Proctor, doll in swing won by Mr. Pritchard. At Table No. 8, presided over bv Mrs. John Sullivan, the following were trie raf fles: An olegant chamber set, donated by J. A. Douglas & Cos., was won by John D. Robinson, Jr.; two fruit dishes, won by H. Zieglor: a silver toilet set, won by ’Miss Kate Fitzgerald; a silver berry dish, won by Miss Mamie Pacetti; a handsome saddle, bridle and> whip, donated by MeGlaslian Saddlery Company, was won by Mr. J. J. McDonough; a case of fine whiskies, donated by James Hart <fc Bro., won by St. F. Du Pont; a fine sofa cushion, do nated by Mi s Brady, won by Miss Angie Jones; a pretty nubia, won by Mi's. A. Hanley; a caddv of tea, donated by J. J. Reilly, won by Miss Tillie Smith; a hand some plush tidy, donated by Miss Nellie Brennan, won by Mrs. F. McDowell; a lady’s workbox, donated by Mrs. Dr. Read, won by Miss Annie Walsh; a plush tidy donated by Miss Maggie Flat ley, won by Miss Jennie McFarland. The votes for the gold watch will lie counted on to-morrow evening at 9 o’clock. At table No. 4, presidea over by Mrs. Connelly and Mrs. Walsh, the following were the raffles: A handsome lamp, do nated by Dr. Purse, was won by Peter Furlong; a pin-cushion and perfume bot tle, donated by Miss M. Seaman, and won by J. L. Gallager; a pair of vases, won by T. B. Donnelly; a shaving set, won by R. McDonald; a blue pin-cushion, donated by Miss Lizzie Smith, won by Mrs. Frances Hart; a handsome lemonade set, donated by Mr. G. W. Allen, and won by Louis Bes sard; a handsome rosewood table, donated by A. J. Miller & Cos., won by J. Carolan; a fine stave, donated by Clark & Daniels, and won by Miss Gertrude Lyons. The doll bride was awarded to Miss Marie Lamotte, who received the largest vote. The other contestants were Misses Fallow and Roche, who received flattering votes. The votes for the most popular conductor will be counted at 10 o’clock to-morrow night; votes for the silver watch at 9:30; for tho gold watch at 9 o’clock, and for the miniature boat at 8:30 o’clock. GROUNDS FOR INJUNCTION. The Point in the Street Railroad Fight —No Injunction Vet. It was rumoi'ed yesterday that the City and Suburban railway proposed to apply to Judge Pardee, of the United States Court for an injunction to stop the building of the Rural Resort railroad. The application will have to bo made to the Judge in New Orleans. The point to be made, it is under stood, is that it is unconstitutional, inas much as it is a violation of the contract which it is claimed that the State made with the City and Suburban railway, when it gave that company its charter, for the Legislature to have chartered the Rural Resort railroad. Tho Rural Resort Company was building its track as usual yesterday, slowly but surely. Funeral of George C. Lewis. The funeral of the late George C. Lewis took place yesterday afternoon from the Independent Presbyterian church, the Rev, L. W. Bacon officiating. After the services the funeral cortege, preceded by the Free masons and Odd Fellows, marched to Laurel Grove Cemetery, where the remains were interred in the family lot. The funeral ser vices of the Odd Fellows were read by Chap lain A. N. Manucy, of Haupt Lodge No. 58, after which the burial ceremonies of the Masonic fraternity were performed by W. M., J. R. Saussy, of Solomon’s Lodge No. 1. The deceased was a member of these lodges. Liberal Religion. Rev. E. C. L. Browne, pastor of the Uni tarian Church, Charleston, will hold relig ous services at Armory Hall this evening, at 7:80 o’clock, in which all who are inter ested in liberal, rational views of religion, are invited. Mr. Browne has been pastor of the Unitarian congregation in Charleston for many years, and is a gentleman of rec ognized ability in that city. There are quite a numlier of Unitarians in Savannah, and they will doubtless be glad of this op portunity of hearing the gospel according to their bolief. A Merited Promotion. Mr. J. O. Walker, for the past four years Secretary to Maj. G. A. Whitehead. Gen eral Freight and Passenger Agent of the Central railroad, lias been appointed st ation Agent at Barnesville, Ga. Mr. Walker has had eonsiderable|experionee in railroadlbusi ness and is eminently fitted for the duties of his new position. His friends in Savannah will bs glad to learn of his promotion. RIVER AND HARBOR NOTES. Happenings Among the Shipping and Along thh Wharves. The pilot ixiat Belle came down off Byrnes’ marine railway yesterday, after being thoroughly overhauled and repaired. The schooner Carrie A. Lane put into quarantine yesterday, leaking. She is from Tuspan, Mexico, bound for Now York, with a cargo of mahogany. The sailing yacht Tnrjion arrived in tho river yesterday. She is from New York, bound for Florida. Her owner and ins family are on board. She had liar rudder damaged on the passage and will repair hero. Local Personal. Messrs. E. A. Weil and 8. Hermann went up to Atlanta last night. Mr. Foos, of the Foos Manufacturing Company. Springfield, 0., manufacturers of feed mills, forges, blowers, etc., wus in the city yesterday. William E. Davies, Esq., of the Piney Woods Hotel, Thomasville, was in the city vesiordav. The hotel will open on Dec. 15. ’The indications are that the hotel will do the largest business it has ever handled. Rev. E. C. L. Browne, of the Unitarian church, Charleston, who was to preach at Armory Hall to-night, has postponed his coming until next Sunday night, when, it is expected, he will preach at tile hall, in ac cordance with tho notice previously given. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best Salvo in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guar anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Lippinan Bros., druggists. This will lie a memorable week in Ladies’ and Children’s Garments, such as Wraps, Walking Jackets, etc., at Weisbein s. Read his “ad.” Extra narrow widths in Children's Fine Shoes at Altmayer’s. THE FAR OFF HEATHEN. A LUTHERAN MISSION TO BE ES TABLISHED IN JAPAN. The United Synod Goes Over the Mis sionary Fleld—The Demand for Home Missions Considered—The Theologr lcal Seminary Question—ln the Pul pit To-Dav. The Lutheran Bynod adopted the report of its Board of Missions yesterday and de termined to establish a Lutheran Mission in Japan. The advisability of the step was debated when the synod adjourned Tuesday night, and the debate was continued yester day and occupied the greater part of the morning session. The field of home and foreign missionary work was gone over, and the demands upon the synod for missionary labor were con sidered at length. A MISSION IN JAPAN. There was a dessire on a part of the synod to establish a mission in China as well as in Japan, but there was a strong opposi tion to this step, based on the advice and argument of Dr. Smucker, Secretary of the Foreign Missions Committee of the Gen eral Council, not to attempt too much; that it is better to concentrate and centralize the work, than to enter so large a field as China with the disadvantages and various forms of opposit ion that wdl bo contended with. The synod determined to locate first in Japan, and then to extend into other fields, as it is abio to do. * THE MISSION FUND. The Board of Missions asked for $3,000 annually for Foreign Mission work. Rev. J. E. Bushnell, of Roanoke, Va., amended the resolution so that it author ized the Board to assess the mem bership of the Church 25c. per capita for Foreign Mission work. Hon. D. B. Btrouse favored the amendment, but suggested that the per cap t. be made sl, which would give over $30,000. Dr. Henkel, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau and others participated in the discussion which followed. On a vote the amendment was lo>t and the original motion was carried. The sum of $-1,000 was appropriated for home missions. THE SYNOD’S THANKS. After the adoption of the Board of Mis sions’ report as a whole the following offered by Rev. Dr. Brown, of Tennessee, was unanimously adopted. Resolved, That the thanks of the United Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the South are due and are hereby tendered Capt. Daniel O. Purse, President of the Savan nan and Tybee railroad, and other officers of safd road, for the complimentary trip given us over their road to the historic and beautiful Tybee Island, in the Atlantic ocean, near the city of Savannah, thus affording us all great pleasure and enabling some of us to realize a desire long cherished, to see the mighty deep. The report of the Committee on Com munion Service was then taken up, and its consideration occupied the remaining hours of the session. The.report was read by Dr. Horn, chairman of the committee, and was adopted. THE SEMINARY QUESTION. Rev. E. A. Wingard, of the South Caro lina Synod, submitted the report of the Committee on Theological Seminary, re commending the establishment of a General Theological Seminary for the synod. The consideration of the report was postponed until Monday, but at the afternoon session the postponement was reconsidered, and the report was taken up. The establishing of a General Seminary is a grave ques tion, and the synod is not inclined to take the step without a thorough understanding as to what it was doing. The report was under consideration when the synod adjourned last night and will be taken up again to-morrow morning. the day’s work. The synod yesterday was well attended. The pastors of a number of theeity churches occupied seats on the floor, and at the after noon session quite a number of ladies were present. There was no night session, the time being occupied by the various committees in consideration of measures to be reported upon early in the week. To-day the clerical members of the synod will occupy the pulpits of the city churches. Dr. Horn, President of the synod, will preach at the Lutheran church this morning. This afternoon the Sunday school will be held at 3 o’clock, and to-night Rev. Prof. Peschau will conduct a German service. IN THE PULPITS TO-DAV. The pulpits of the city churcei will be occupied to-day as follows: Evangelical Lutheran Church of the As cension—11 a. m.,Rev. Edward T. Horn, D. D., of Charleston; Sunday school cele bration at 3p. m., ten-minute addresses by Rev. Charles B. King, G. B. Cromer, Esq., Dr. Julius D. Dreher; 7:30 p. m., German service. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau. Anderson Street Presbyterian Church— 11a. m., Rev. S. Henkel, D. D.; 7:30 p. m., Rev. T. Shannon Brown. Trinity Methodist .Episcopal Church— -11 a. m., Rev. L. G. M. Miller; 7:30 p. m., Rev. Luther E. Smith. Wesley Monumental Church—ll a. m., Rev. J.” Hawkins, D. D.; 7:30 p. m., Rev. New Houston Street M. E. Church—ll a. m., Rev. E. A. Wingard; 7:30 p. m.. Rev. C. A. Marks. First Presbyterian Church—ll a. m., Rev. Prof. L. A. Fox, D. D., Vice President Roa noke College; 7:30 p. in., Rev. Dr. Holland, President Newberry College. First Baptist Church—ll a. m., Rev. S. T. Hallman; 7:30 p. m., Rev. Prof. James Willis. Christian Baptist Church—ll a. m., Rev. J. H. Wilson. Young Men’s Christian Association—s:ls p. m., Rev. J. E. BusbnelL Jerusalem Church, Ebenezer—Rev. B. M. Sch mucker, D. D. Bethel Church, Effingham—Rev. A. J. Brown, D. D. Renews Her Youth. Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay coun ty, lowa, tolls the following remarkable story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents of the town: ‘T am 73 years old, have been troubled with kidney com plaint and lameness for many yearn; could not dress mvself without help. Now lam fret' irom all pain and soreness, and able to do all my own housework. 1 owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth and removed completely all disease and pain.” Try a bottle, only 50c. and sl, at Lippman Bros.’ drug store. Something Novel in Razors. We tako pleasure in recommending for our gentlemen customers “Kumpfe’s Star Safety Razor” as an urticle of undoubted merit, and substantially permanent and lasting in effectiveness. A number of simi lar inventions are very good at first, but their popularity soon ends. Not so with the Kampfe razors. They were introduced here some time ago by private individuals, and since tl:Ai we have had constant calls.i Kampfe’s razors are recommended by re- 1 sponsible parties, from whom we have as surances ot their splendid qualities. Lovell & I-attimore, solo dealers in Fanner Girl and Acorn Stoves. Hardware, Tinware, etc. Do you want a fine cup of Teat If so, go to J. G. Nelson & Co.’s and buy your Tea. Read of the many bargains that are offered at Weisbein’s Bazar. The bargains there can’t be beat. Be sure and go there. New Under the Sun. We all appreciate novelty, any departure from the stereotyjied “old familiar” is al ways agreeable. Simon Mitchell, the Fine Clothier, at 15!) Broughton street, invites our realtors, in another column, to come and see his unique innovations in the clothiug trade. Tasty dressers w ill be interested. AT THE WHITE HOUSE. The Different Rooms as They Appear in Winter Dres3. The White House, in its winter dress, presents a very handsome appearance. The East Room, which is the one in which the President holds his receptions, has been thoroughly renovated, its furniture cleaned, the pictures changed and handsome new silk curtains hung at the windows, in the Green Room, upon the walls of which Mrs. Hayes’ picture hangs, there have been a lew changes. The furniture has been newly up holstered and the decorations of the celling have been freshened and brightened. The gold filagree work on the marble mirror stand glistens like new, and across the handsome inlaid table is a beautifully em broidered plush scarf. One of the note worthy' attractions of this room is the rnagnifiosnt William Knabe Co.’s con cert grand piano, which is universally ad mired by the visitors. It plays a promi nent part in the musical entertainments of the White House, and many noted singers have stood beside it. It is decked with a handsome silk plush cover, designed speci ally to harmonize with the other furnish ings of the room. The Blue Room furniture is now being re-upholstered and regilded, and when this work has been completed the appearance of the room will be considerably improved. The Red Room, which, in the opinion of visitors, is the coziest and prettiest of the three, looks the same as last y ear. The long corridor, which is separated from the en trance lobby by a costly' stained glass screen, has Been can >eted with a rich red Brussels carpet, and in its many niches large palms have been placed. Altogether the White House will be more attractive this year than ever, and this will tie due, m a large degree, to Mrs, Cleveland’s excellent taste. —Uiishinyton (D. C.) Post. See Davis Bros, for terms and prices on the Knabe Pianos. The Invitations for L. & B. S. M. H. Opening Were mailed late last night, and this re markable house have, as far as invitations are concered, this year eclipsed all previous efforts. They promise that their display of goods, both foreign and domestic, will be far ahead of anytldng ever seen in the South in richness and variety, and a feature of their orening this year will be a grand floral display by A. C. Oelschig. The music will be furnished by Saverio D. Pierro’s Italian orchestra. Their decorations • will be gorgeous, and those who fail to attend this opening will miss a rare treat. A twelve-pleat linen front unlaundned Shirt, a 1 quality, worth sl, at only 50c. at Weisbein’s. WORTH KNOWING. An Investment Which Pays Big Inter est on the Expenditure. The prices of the necessaries of life have been greatly reduced, but nowhere more than at McGrath & Co.’s, 19 Whitaker street. The store is one of the neatest in the city, and the stock is the largest and is strictly first-class. There is no vexatious delay in delivering goods, and takou all in all, it is a most pleasant place to trade. The public are invited to call and inquire into the truth of these assertions. The assort ment of Preserves, California Fruits and other canned goods, is the largest in the city. An invoice of Creamery Butter now selling at 30 .. per pound, is pronounced by experts superlatively fine. A carload of Flour has just been received, and other staples are purchased" in proportionately large quantitias for cash, thus enabling the firm to sell good goods at rock-bottom pri ces. No better line of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugars and Fancy Groceries, can be found anywhere. A full line of Fine Wines, Whiskies, Cordials, Ales and Beer is also in stock. Listers Fertilizers. In another column will be found the ad vertisement of Listers Agricultural Chemi cal Works, of Newark, N. J., Mr. Dwight L, Roberts being Southern manager, with his office in this city, at 104 Bay street. It will be seen that Listers Fertilizers are made from animals’ bones, and their adver tisement show a guarantee of this. The day has gone by when it is longer necessary to teach the farmer the necessity of fertilizing his wasted and impoverished soil, but the lesson has not yet been fully learned or appreciated by all, that it is to the bone fertilizer the earth owes all her richness and fertility. This important question comes again and again to the front and cannot be too often impressed upon the farmer’s mind. In paying the debt to Mother Eartli which every farmer owes, the best form of payment is the cheapest. That which enriches the soil and produces at the same time a more adequate return for the expenditure must certainly tie the best for his interest, and it is only necessary to study for a moment the operations of the simple rule of all growth to realize the ob vious truth of the proposition. When nature fertilizes the soil she uses the natural form of bone and flesh decomposition for its own renewal, but the fleshy parts in their decay form but a small percentage of the supply, owing to their aqueous qualities, while in the bones there remains the solid and per manent supply of fertilizer, imparting all the necessary elements of growth and fe cundity to the enriched soil. Thus it will be seen that growth comes frOm boue decay, and returning bounteously cotton, corn’ vegetables, flowers and fruit, the inevitable result from fertilizing the soil with Listers pure Bone Fertilizers. Read Altmayer’s Ad To-Day, Then read this: Altmayer’s drives for Mon day only, one line colored and black Silks 98c., Toboggan Caps,with Pon-pon, 25c.: Tan and Black four-button Kid Gloves 50c.; Plush Short Wraps at cost; 12-4 Wool Blankets, extra heavy, $4 !)B;Plain and Em broidered Bosom Pique Shirts at cost; extra hjsavy Gent’s Merino Shirts 48c. High grade Dress Goods reduced to cost at Altmayer’s Monday only. Fun! Fun! Fun! At the Youths’ Historical Society’s enter tainment Wednesday, Oct. 30. The pro gramme consists of Music, Recitations, Singing, Clog Dancing and the one-act Farce, "No cure, no pay.” Admission free to honorary, pay and active members. Price list of Centemeri Kid Gloves broken at Altmayer’s. New Mixed Nuts only 15c. a pound, at J. G. Nelson & Co’s. TryJ. G. Nelson & Co.’s Superlative Flour, it can’t bo excelled. The finest and most stylish Dress Silks Woolen Dress Goods and Trimmings of all kinds can bo hud at Weisbein’s at low prices. Cut prices in Centemeri Kid Gloves at Altmayer’s. When in search of bargains call on us. J. . G. Nelson & Cos. Maple Syrup by the gallon only sl, at J. | G. Nelson & Co’s. B°y s Hats, latest styles and prices, reason table, at Nichols'. Remember J. G. Nelson & Cos. are selling t Raisins, Currants and Citron at rock bot ’tom prices. th^,^^Lr hKH,!u!i0 "’ •*** in Our Catawba Wine at <1 a gallon, is de lidious. Try it. J. G. Nelson & Cos. Nichols has Ladies’ Button Shoes, all widths. C. D, aud E, prices 50 U> 50. LUDDB.V A BATES S. M. B. taiillifa (I iaw t! i 0 ArEONKHDAV MORNING. Nov. 30th. at * ▼ ▼ o'clock, we expect to open our doors to our friends anil the public generally, and we hereby extend to aJJ a pjv.ving aud earnest invitation to attend OUR SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY OI’KN ING. Wo have mailed several thousand invitations to this our ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPENING and while we may bare slighted some it will not be intentional, and we ask any who do not receive one of our invitations and may desire .same that they will either call on un in person or that they send us word, when we will at once mail to their address or to any of their friends whom they may want personally invited. WHY DO WE HAVE OPENINGS? Rather n pertinent question, but ft is asked us so often that we have decided to give the secret away, and we answer plainly: That ft pays us it enables us to show to the largest uumoer of people in the least time our entire stock of goods. It also profits the public to attend these openings, its we have .many articles in our stock of novelties and luxuries that cannot be dupli cated; it affords the entire public an eaua! chance, an opportunity of looking, pricing and it they desire, of buying. s ’ Attractions This Year. MAIMFLOOR WAREROOM. Grand Floral Display —BY— -A.. C. Oelschig. FANCY GOODS, NOVELTIES, FRAMES, Musical Instruments. SHEET MUSIC —AND— BOOKS, GALLERIES LEFT HAND, RIGHT HAND, ARTIST MATERIAL STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. DEPARTMENT. Italian Orchestra Afternoon and Evening 0 Goods on inspection all for sale. Prices marked in plain figures. No deviation. We will cheerfully lay aside for delivery pre vious to Dec. 24th for all responsible bona fide purchasers any goods selected. Don’t Forget Our Invitation. You and your friends are cordially invited. SU BU KB A N RAILWAYS. Savannah anil Tybee Railway. V (/ SCPERTNTBNDENT'S OFFICE, ) SZ 4KNAH. Ga., Oct. 15, 1887. ( ON and after MONDAY, Oct. 17, the running of trains during the weak will be discon tinued until further notice. The Schedule for Sundays WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: No. 1. No.'S. l/iave Savannah 0:80a m 3:00p m Arrive Tyboe 10:30 a m 4:00 p m No. 2. No. 4. Leave Tybee 11:00 a m 6:45 pnx Arrive Savannah 12:00 m 6:45 pm Tickets on sale at Depot Ticket Office and at Fernandez's Cigar Store, corner Bull and Broughton streets. C. O. HAINES, Superintendent and Engineer. 1 Coast Line Railroad. Suburban Sunday Schedule. Cathedral Cemetery. Bonaven ture and Thunderbolt. SCHEDULE FOR THIS DAY CITY TIME. Leave Savannah 8 a. m , 9:85 a. m., 10:3Sa. m., 11:45 a. m., 2 p. in., 3 p. ill., 4 p. m., 5 p. m., 6 p, m., 0:50 ri. in. Leave [ionaventure 7:20 a. m., 9:05 a. m., 10:05 a. m., 11:05 a. in., 12:40 p m.,2:40p. m., 8:80 p. in.. 4:80 p, m., 5:80 p. m.. 6:30 p. m. Leave Thunderbolt 7:10 a. m., 9 a. m., 10 a. in.. 11 a. in., 12:85 p.m., 2:35 p. in., 3:25 p.m., 4:25 p. ill., 5:25 p. m., 6:25 p. m. Round trip to Bonaventure 20c.; round trip to Thunderbolt 25c.; round trip to Cathedral Ceme tery 10c. Take Broughton street cars 25 minutes before departure of suburban trains. It. E. COBB, Superintendent. BANKS. KISSIMMEE CITY BANK, Kissimmee City, Orange County, Fla. CAPITAL - - - $50,000 r pRAXBACT a regular banking business. Give I particular attention to Florida collections. Correspondence solicited, issue Exchange on New York, New Orleans, Savannah and Jack sonville, Fia. Resident Agents for Coutts & Vo. and Melville, Evans & Cos., of Loudon, England. New York correspondent; The Seaboard National Bank. DAVIS IlliOS. PIANOS, ORGANS, TUHSTHSTG AND REPAIRING. IS Is to certify that Mr. W. H. WOLFF ." has done both ninno tuning and repairing for m#\ ail of which ha proven entirely satis* factory, and l take pleasure in recommending him as a reliable piano tuner and repairer. (Copy.] LEO. W. MEHKTENB. Mr. Wolff is now in our em ploy ; and we take tuning by the year, or single tunings. Our prices will be found low and our work thoroughly guaran teed. .... GRAND DISPLAY PIANOS —AND—- ORGANS —AMD framed PICTURES —ALSO— OIL PA I NTI NGS —BY— Celebrated Artists,