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8 SCOTCHMEN AT A DINNER THE ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY’S 137TH ANNIVERSARY. Last Night’s Banquet at the Pulaski— Songs. Speeches and Hot Scotch in Honor of St. Andrew—Who Re sponded to the Toasts. The St. Andrew’s Society celebrated its 137th anniversary last night and entertained its guests at an elaborate dinner at the Pu laski House, The society had prepared most liberally for the occasion, and its guests gathered around its hospitable board to honor its successful ex istence and to pay tribute to the noble and commendable motives which prompted its organization and maintenance. Savan nah was represented by its most honored citizens. They assembled in the banquet hall and spent the evening in paying tribute to the honored saint, St. Andrew, to the noble land which inspired the organization of the society, and to the land which its members have adopted. The menu, which had been prepared for the occasion, was as follows: Oysters on the Half Shell. Green Turtle. Baked Striped Rock, a l’ltalienno. .Potato Croquettes. Haggis. Boiled Lee of Mutton. Caper Sauce. Tenderloin of Beef. Ijvrded, with Mushrooms. Fricassee of Chicken, ala Toulouse. Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce. Roast Young Pig, Apple Sauce Roast Wild Duck, with Jelly. Chicken Salad. Potatoes. Stewed Tomatoes. Green Peas. Cauliflower. Rice. Pound Cake. Lady Fingers. Fancy Cake. Crescents. Vanilla Ice Cream. Fruit and Coffee. Rev. C. H. Strong, who represented the clergy, was the first speaker on the toast list. He responded to the sentiment, “The pious and immortal memory of St. Andrew.” Air. Rtrong spoke in a most touching man ner of the patron saint and referred inci dentally to the fact that the Episcopal church in America is the child of the Scottish and not the English church. Mr. Strong was followed by Capt. J. F. Wheaton, whose response to the toast, “The President of the United States,” was most appropriate and interesting. Mr. Frank E. Rebarer then sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” which received hearty applause. Mr. P. H. Ward sang “God Love the Queen" and the society joined in the chorus and enthusiastically supported him. Mr. P. M. Dougan followed with “Scot land Yet," which was heartily applauded. Mayor Lester responded in a most happy strain to the toast, “Savannah, the home of our adoption.” He was followed by P. H. Ward, who sang “Home, Sweet Home.” Mr. W. R. Leakm, Jr., was called upon to answer the toast “The bench and bar, and he spoke in a most agreeable manner upon the subject, which he treated in a style in sympathy with th<> occasion. Mr. Gaza way Hart ridge responded to the oft-called-for toast, “ The Press.” Mr. William Falconer sang with excellent effect, “Sally in Our Alley,” which was heartily applauded. Col. A. Bonaud sung the Marseillaise, after which Capt. Robert Falligaut enter tained the society with his sparkling wit. Capt. Falligant has an established reputa tion as a post praudial speaker, but his elo quence on this occasion was more marked than ever, anil his hearers were enthusiastic in their appreciation. He was followed by J. R. Saussy, Esq., who responded to the toast, “The bonnie laa-irs that whur amang the heather.” At a late hour the banquet adjourned. NOT IN FOR A DEAL. President ? mart Says the New Street Railway Menas Business. Maj. Smart, President and Manager of the Rural Resort Railroad Company, did not like the insinuation that there might be a possibility of his company and the City and Suburban jieople coming to some arrange ment. He stated to a representative of the Morning News yesterday that he had been trying for two yeare to get a street railway from some point in the city to the Vale Royal Mills, and when he took hold of the Rural Resort Company it was for that purpose, and he proposes to push the proj ect through, and if he is let alone he will not only have that line completed, but he will have the tracks down in every street which the Council has given the right of way through, and cars running over the entire line by the time fixed in the ordi nance. The track building, it is true, might tie pushed forward more rapidly, said Maj. Kmart, but the work is being done carefully, and as he had stated before, the road will be in operation before the limit fixed. if the City and Suburban Railway does not interfere with him. 'l'be road will be the best in the city, well built and equipped, covering six and a half nules of street ways, and giving rapid transit facilities to sections of the city which the other companies have neglected. SAVANNAH 47 YEARS AGO. How the City Looked on a Map in 1840—Changes Since Then. In the City Surveyor’s office is the official map of the city made by Ma.l. C. Stephen in 1840. It is worth climbing to the top story of City Exchange to see, and it is a good thing for those who don’t know much about the city’s history to look at. Savan nah was quite an insignificant little burg at that time, and the most conspicuous objects on the map are three cemeteries, marked “Old,” “New” and “Negro.” The two last named occupied considerable of the spare eaat of Abercorn street and south of Charl ton street, the intervening space from South Broad street being “The Commons.” The Savannah Hospital, by the map, is appa rently a day’s journey from town, and the Ogeechee and White Bluff roads begin near the intersection of Bull and Jones streets. The total population of the city in 1840 was only 11,214. BUILDING IN NOVEMBER. Permits Issued by the Clerk of Coun cil Last Month. Nine building permits were issued from the Clerk of Council’s office during Novem ber, as follows: Philip M. Russell, addition to house on Gaston street. Miss F. and B. Minis, two frame houses, Pino street. , A. Robider, frame tenement, Henry street lane. James Hart, two brick bouses, Mont gomery street. Henry M. Boley, two frame houses, West Broad street. W. F. Hussey, frame bouse, Habersham and First streets. John Rourke, brick tenement, River street. TO SECURE A NEW PASTOR. Committee from the Independent Presbyterian Church. At the meeting of the communicant mem bers of the Independent Presbyterian church, held on Sunday last, W. W. Mackall, Ei., the chairman, was author ized to appoint a committee to confer with the trustees of the church iu the matter of securing anew pastor. He has appointed the following committee: Dr. J. P. S. Hous ton, Dr. D. Hopps, Cnpt. R. G. Fleming and Messrs, C. M. Gilbert and John I. Stod dard. The gentlemen have ail signified their willingness to serve upon the committee. The event of the season. Theatre Friday. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the News Reporters. I Solomon’s Lodge No. 1, F. and A. M.,will i hold a regular communication to-night. The City Council last night ordered paid bills against the city aggregating $8,164 15. During the month just passed, the Coro ner held four inquests and five investiga tions. The annual meeting of the Chatham Road Commissioners will be held at the court bouse next Monday, Dec. 5. Deputy Clerk Frank Keilbnch, of the Ordinary’s office, issued twelve marriage licenses to white people during the month of November, aud eleven to colored people. The General Committee of Arrangements for the Jasper Monument celebration will meet at the court house to-morrow night. The permanent committees will be an nounced. The Workman’s and Trader’s Loan and Building Association will hold its forty ninth monthly meeting to-night at the Sec retary’s office. No. 118 Bryan street. The annual election for officers will take place. The body of Thomas Davis, who was drowned from the British steamship Ceylon, was recovered yesterday morning. It rose to the surface and was caught at Gordon’s wharf. The Coroner was notified aud held an inquest. The verdict of the jury was accidental death. The Morning News’ artesian well reached a depth of 300 feet yesterday. The drill is now at work on a very hard granite rock, and only a 12-inch cut was made yes terday. According to the experience with other wells in this vicinity a good supply of water should be found just beneath this rock. The water now comes up to with seven feet of the floor of the basement of the building. AT THE PLAY. Haverly’s Big Success—John F. Ward To-Morrow Night. Haverly’s Minstrels played to big houses yesterday and last night. Nothing but a minstrel company can give three perform ances—the same bill—in Savannah before anything like the audiences that filled the Theatre Tuesday night and yesterday. Haverly’s has been the most successful en gagement of the season here. “The Doctor.” John F. Ward will appear to-morrow night in “The Doctor.” Mr. Ward has caused many a laugh in the years that he has been on the comic stage, and he is causing them every day. As “Higgins” Mr. Ward is almost as widely known as auy comedian on the stage. “The Doctor” is a comedy in five acts, in which Mr. Ward is the “Doctor’s” servant “Higgins.” The piece is not one of those grotesque farces of the rough and tumble order, but a very neat comedy, whose success depends more on the wit of lines and the surprises in its climax than contortion, absurdity and horse play. The James Neill Club. The James Neill Dramatic Club gave a very clever performance of the comedy drama "My Brother’s Keeper,” at Yonge’s New Hall, last night. The cast was: Abel Benton. Merchant Harry D. Krenson Matthew Allen.) \ S. L. George Richard Carnes. Vhis Clerks < .Henry W. Neill Charles Benton. I I Arthur Dawson Job Layton Iscraps), a Rag Picker Wm. McLeod Grace Benton, Abel's Daughter. Mias J. Brausse Rachel Allen Miss Pauline Orchard Betsy Benton, Abel's Sister. Miss Gertrude Brown The members of the club have consider able dramatic talent and the piece was well played. The hall was well filled and the audience was an appreciative one. The “Youths’ ” Entertainment. The Youths’ Historical Society's enter tainment at Masonic Hall last night was a very pleasant affair. The “Youths’ ” enter tainments are always entertaining, and last night’s was one of the most successful that they have ever given. The musical part of the programme was exceedingly well rendered. The faica, "No Cure, No Pay,” was capitally given. The entertain ment concluded with a hop. Theatrical Gossip. Mr. George 11. Lennox, business agent for Marie Presoott, is in the city arranging for Miss Prescott’s appearance here next Wednesday and Thursday, Dee. 7 and 8. The bill has not been arranged, but “lu gomar” will probably be played Wednesday night, “Pygmalion and Galatea” Thursday matinee, and “As You Like It” for the con cluding performance Thursday night. Rice’s “Evangeline” party will be here next week, Friday and Saturday. IN THE CITY COUNCIL. Merchants May Have the Sidewalks— To Pave Jones and Harris Streets. The City Council held a short session last night. The ordinance prohibiting the dis playing of goods on the streets and on the sidewalks was ordered suspended from Dec. 17 until Jan. 8, no as to allow merchants to display their goods during the holiday sea son. "Only two and a half feet of the side walk from the building toward the curb can be used, however, and not more than three feet of the street outside of the curb. A reeolutiou by Alderman Thomas direct ing the City Surveyor to advertise for bids to pave thirty feet of the roadway of Jones street from Ea*t Broad to West Broad streets, and also Harris street, was passed. The Street and Lane Committee was au thorized to have fifty trees planted in and around Wells square in the Southern ex tension. The ordinance granting the Central rail road further time to begin laying its tracks under the bluff was taken from the table, and after consideration was referred to a speeial committee, to be reported upon at the next meeting. A petition from the butchers in the Market for a reduction in the rent of the market stalls was referred to the Commit tees on Market and Finance. A petition to extend the city’s water mains through Randolph street was referred to the Committee on Water. The Court of Ordinary. The Court of Ordinary will convene on Monday next for the December term, and letters dismissory will be granted to Mary Wolber, administratrix of the estate of John Wolber and Alice Smith, administra trix of the estate of Mary Ann Carlos. Letters of administration will be granted to Mord Abrams upon the estate of J. J. Abrams ; A. L. Hartridge on the estate of Mary de Renne, and Jordan F. Brooks on the estate of Lydia Broughton. An order will be granted authorizing the sale of the real estate belonging to the estate of Daniel Daly. Local Personal. J. S. Blymyer, Esq,, President of the Cincinnati Tco Machine Company, is in the city, and proposes to submit plniis aud esti mates for the machinery for ihe Savannah Ice and Cold Storage Company. Mr. Bly myer is very confident that the proposed company if properly equipped and managed will be a good paying investment Dr. Julius D. Dreher. of Roanoke Col lege, Virginia, was among the delegates in attendance on the Lutheran Synod. Mr. Drelier is a native of South Carolina, but moved to Virginia in 1860. He was in Sa vannah eleven years ago and was surprised on this visit to find the city so much im proved. Ward will sing "I am Sorry It Ever Oc curred,” Theatre Friday. There is that “Dead Farmer” again, ''Hig gins.” Theatre Fridav. THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1887. THE SCAVENGER SERVICE. The City to Undertake the Disposal of Garbage Next Year. The City Council voted last n’ght to un dertake the operation of the scavenger de partment upon the expiration of the present contract. The plan was suggested some time ago by Alderman Thomas, and a special committee, consisting of Messrs. Thomas, Reid, Wells and Duncan, was ap pointed to consider the advisability of the undertaking. The committee made its report last night. After a careful inquiry into the matter it reported that the department can he organized and equipped at an outlay not exceeding SB,OOO, and that it can t operated at nn annual cost not exceeding $18,300, Including the salary of a superintendent and rent of stables, which maybe diminished at least SI,BOO by cul tivating the city's Springfield lands, hereto fore occupied and planted by the contrac tor. The committee believes that more work can be accomplished by making the scavenger service a depart ment of the city government than can be accomplished under the con tract system. New wagons and mules will have to be purchased, and stables secured, but when once secured they belong to the city. The disposal of garbage was fully considered by the committee. Alderman Wells spent considerable time last summer looking into the various systems of garbage burning in the North, and his observations guided the committee in its report. A good deal of garbage may lie burned without furnaces, and by using furnaces all of it can lie easily disposed of. Inasmuch as other cities are experiment ing in the matter, and expect to obtain satisfactory results in the course of another year, the committee recommended that the construction of furnaces be delayed awhile. The scavenger department will be operated under the supervision of the Health and Cemetery Committee. SOME PORT STATISTICS. The Number of Arrivals and Tonnage for Last Month. The News gives to-day the total number of vessels arriving at this port during the past month, with their rigs, nationality aud net tonnage. The number dries not include the arrivals at quarantine or Tj'bee, but only those vessels which have arrived at the wharves and have discharged, or are in bal last and loading. It does not include river or inland coast steamers, nor does it include vessels under 100 tons, except those trading foreign. The arrivals, with their rig, are as follows: Steam thi)is. Ship A Barks. Sch'ners. Total. American.. iJO 3 20 59 British 5 18 19 German— 1 5 .. 6 Norwegian. .. .. 12 .. 12 Italian 33 Russian .. 1 1 Total 36 1 30 86 93 The tonnage was as follows: Steam. flail. Total. American 54,509 12.638 07,142 British 5,429 5,162 10.591 German 1,202 2,479 3.681 Norwegian 6.874 6,874 Italian 1,873 1.873 Russian 462 462 Total 61,140 29,483 90,623 The arrivals for last month show an in crease of two vessels over the month of Oc tober, but the average size of the vessels was very much smaller. The falling off In the steam tonnage was 28,433 tons, and in the total amount of tonnage of 11,040 tons, while the increase in sail tonnage was quit} large, being 12,305 tons. The increase in sailing tonnage was in pretty much all na tionalities. RIVER AND HARBOR NOTES. Happenings Among the Shipping and Along the Wharves. Messrs. Richardson & Barnard cleared yesterday the German steamship Donar for ■Bremen with 4,330 bales of upland cotton, weighing 2,111,043 pounds, valued at $201,- 003 04. The Russian bark Delphine was cleared yesterday for Salerno with 1,550 bales of upland cotton, weighing 762,000 pounds valued at $69,750. Cargo and vessel cleared by Messrs. Strachan & Cos. SAVANNAH AHEAD. She Leads the World and Will Con tinue to do so. The fact that Savannah can boast of hav ing the largest piano and organ house in the entire South has often Jed resident* of other cities and 1 towns, more centrally located, to inquire why au establishment controlling so large a trade and supplying such a vast territory should have located here, and as they look through the estab lishment and converse with the manage ment they are readily convinced that it makes no difference as to location, what is needed in this country to succeed is simply to “Git up and git.” This lira not only knows the value of “printers’ ink,” but possesses the happy faculty of knowing how to use it. They know no such word as fail, and strive in every way to furnish their customers and friends with such substantial evidence of what they say they will that it has had a tendency of not only keeping old friends, but of daily adding many others, until now the name of Ludden & Bates Southern Music House is as well known throughout the country as that of President Cleveland, or any other man. There is a great advantage though to onr citizens in having such an establishment located here. Aside from a dozen different other good reasons, the fact that all things to please the eye and ear can and will always be* found there, and placed as it is in the reach of every one it is no wonder that our citizens speak of the “opening day” long before it comes, and turn out in such crowds when the news is announced thut the day is here. Yesterday was the day selected. It would be impossible to present by mere words anything like a description of this establishment yesterday. Between the dec orations—plants of all kinds placed pro fusely around on shelves, iu nooks and cor ners —the fine display of the finest goods of every variety, representing art of the high est order, coupled with the presence of so many of “God’s best gift to man” with their beautiful faces aud lovely forms flit ting to and fro, was a scene that can only be appreciated by those who were so fortu nate as to lie present. During the afternoon and evening Baverio D. Pierro's Italian orchestra was in attend ance, and enlivened the occasion with their choicest selections. The floral display by Mr. Oelschig was such as could not possibly lie excelled. From early morn until a late hour at night, the large rooms were crowded with delighted spectators, and at the request of many, who wish their friends to see the grand sight, the management has consented to allow the decorations to remain until to night, and an opportunity is thus afforded all who failed to be present yesterday of seeing for themselves. The orchestra will be present in the afternoon and at night. A hearty welcome and a plcasaut time await all who will attend. You Who Lead Sedentary Lives Will find great relief from constipation, headache and nervousness, by taking Sim mons Liver Regulator. It is a simple, harm less, vegetable compound, sure to relieve you. Persons of sedentary habits often suffer with kidney affections If they would maintain the strength of the digestive organs and improve the quality of the blood by taking the Regulator it would restore the kidneys to health and vigor. Be ni tongue coated, Doctor! It has a j double-breasted ulster on, Higgins. Theatre I Fridav. THE INDEPENDENT CHURCH. A Few Facta In Vindication of the Truth of History- Editor Morning Mews: Knowing that you are desirous of giving your readers cor rect information on all questions under dis cussion, I beg leave to correct some error* in relation to tho history of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah. It was not “founded in the early days of the colony of Georgia.” It was built for Dr. Kollock, and dedicated by him iu 1810, as the tablet over the main "entrance of the church re cords. The history of the church is as fol lows: In the early days of Savannah the Rev. John J. Xubly, established a Presbyterian church here. The congregation worshiped iu a small building situated on part of the lot now occupied by “Waring’* building.” Subsequently, the congregation increasing, this place of worship was abandoned, and a church was built on the lot now occupied by Mr. Andrew Hanley as a paint shop. There was at this time no Presbytery to which this church could attach, therefore, ex necessitate rei it was a “Congregational church,” governed entirely by the voice of the congi egation. Subse quently when Presbyterianism increased and churches began to multiply a Presby tery was organized, known as the “White Bluff Presbytery,” and to this Presbytery the “Congregational Church” became at tached. When the pulpit was left vacant by the retirement of Dr. Samuel Clarkson, the Rev. Dr. Henry Kollock was called to the pastorate of the church. After serving the church some time a charge was laid against him of unchristian conduct. This Presbytery took official notice of this charge, whereupon Dr. Kollock resigned and withdrew, carrying three-fourths of the congregation. The residue of this con gregation formed the nucleus of the “First Presbyterian Church,” of which Mr. Rogan is now the rector. After Dr. Kollock and his adherents se ceded % subscription was immediately raised, and the present grand structure was laid, completed and dedicated by the name of the “Independent Presbyterian Church” in con tradistinction to the former “Congrega tional church.” This is whv it is called In dependent instead of Congregational. Its creed is Presbyterian and differs only in government, having no appellate jurisdic tion. There never has been, nor do I think there ever will be, any difficulty in obtaining a pastor from a presbytenal board, if one should be called. This much in vindication of the “truth of history” by Atticus. ON RAIL, AND CROSSTIE. Local and General Gossip in Railway Circles. The annual election for Central railroad directors will be held Jan. 2. The Florida Southern railway has com pleted arrangements by which the Morgan line of steamers will touch at Punta Gorda iu going and returning from New Orleans to Havana and Key West. The Chicago Railway Age, iu reply to in quiries, gives the miles of railway now in operation in the various countries of the world. The statement, while not exact, is probably as near as can be obtained, and is as follows by continents, and making an aggregate of nearly 202,000 miles: Miles. Europe 417,868 Africa 4,178 Au-iratia 7,540 Asia 12,897 America 149.500 At the end of the present year the mileage of the United States will be about 150,000 miles, and judging from the rate of increase in the rest of the world during the past four years, we may roughly estimate that the total railway mileage of the world at the end of 1887 will not, be far from 336,000 miles, of which the United States will possess about 42-3 per cent. THE DAY IN CHARLESTON. Happenings in the Palmetto State’s Metropolis City. Charleston had two fires Tuesday night. Both were slight, and the damage will not exceed $3,000. Confederate money seems to lie a staple article in Charleston. $150,000 in Confed erate bills were sold there Tuesday at 25c. per thousand. United States Inspector Holmes has just finished making an official inspection of the government works at Charleston, with a view to preparing a report of the same for the information of the next Congress. The Ladies’ Garment Society of Charles ton is doing a good work supplying the ill clad poor of Charles ton with clothing. The society is over fifty years old, and during its existence has accomplished a great deal of good. Charleston’s new city reservoir will be about 250 feet long by 200 feet broad, and will have a depth of 16 feet. It is estimated hat its capacity will be about 6,000,000 gal lons. With the reservoir always full, the city will have a bountiful supply of water for every purpose. Before his recent lamented death the Hon. Elihu B. Washburne requested the privilege of placing a memorial window to his de ceased wife, Adele Gratiot, in the Huguenot church of Charleston. The ancestors of Mrs. Washburne were expelled from La Rochelle, France, after the revoca: io t of tile Edict of Nantes, and during the A ner ican Revolution her uncle, Gen. Lauries Gratiot, lived in Charleston, and was the friend and compatriot of Gen. Francis Ma rion. In his letter preferring the request Gen. “Washburne expressed “the greatest love and veneration for the Huguenots,” and said that if, in memory of his wife, he could testify this in some simple and proper method he would be glad to do so. The re quest was immediately granted, and the memorial was erected in the Huguenot church last week. See Ward as “Higgins” and laugh, Thea tre Friday. At EstiU's. Savannah Daily Morning News, Sanannah Weekly News, Puck, Judge, Harper’s Weekly, Leslie’s Weekly, Southern Cultivator, Magazine of American History, Tho Frozen Pirate, (Mark Russell’s last) The Silence of Dean Maitland, North American Review for December, (with a reply to Ingersoil by Rev. H. M. Field), French and German Libraries, German and French Pajiers, Railroad Guide, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Phil adelphia Press, Philadelphia Times, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Ameri can, New York Herald, World, Sun, Timos, Tribune, Star, Atlanta Constitution, Augusta Chronicle, Macon Telegraph, Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville News- Herald, Now Orleans Times-Democrat, Charleston News and Courier, Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati Enquirer. Miss Ida Ward and Miss Helen Windsor wear the handsomest dresses ever brought to this country. Theatre Friday. Boys' Hats, latest styles and prices, reason able, at Nichols’. CHINA AND BRONZE GOODS. A Reminder to Those in Search of Wqd dlng Presents. Read over this list and see if anything strikes your fancy: Fine China in cases, real Cut Glass, Bronze ajul Bisque Statuary, Japanese Pot tery, Antique Terra Cotta, Hungarian and Flemish Vases. We could go on for a whole column, but, never mind, call and see the goods themselves, wo think you will be pleased at Crockery House of Jas. 8. Silva & Son, 140 Broughton street. Nichols has Ladies' Button Shoes, all widths, A, B. C. D. and K. nrices S2 W to SO 50. j DR. FALLIG ANT'S SEWERAGE PLAN j Developed Out of Hia Inner Conscious ness, But It Won’t Stand Criticism. Newport, R. 1., Nov. 28. — Editor Morning Newt: I have received the in terviews with Dr. Falligant, published in your issues of Nov. 1!) and 25. Their criti cism of the plan proposed by me, and even more the Interest of the city im pel me to comment on Dr. Falligant’s proposition, which is: 1. To lay sewers through the alleys, straight through from West Broad street to East Broad street, discharging into the sewer in the latter and having a uniform fall of 4J4 inches to 100 feet. 2. To connect the stand pipe at Franklin square, with a pressure of 120 feet (about 53 pounds per square inch), with the head of each sewer at West Broad street having a valve to be opened daily to force out the contents of the sewer, under pressure. 3. To connect the houses with the alley sew ers by drains running on a continuous grade from the head, at the house, to the outlet, at the sewer. The advantages promised are: Increased rate of fall; flushing under a heavy head, and a great saving of money to the com munity. The following objections to this system occur to me: 1. If the sewer in the alley south of Bay street, for example, were only! feet deep at West Broad street, it would be 17.2 feet deep at Whitaker street, 18.8 feet at Lincoln street, 21.2 feet at East Broad street. At this point it would be 7.7 jeet lower than the bottom of the Broad afreet sewer were this continued to meet it. Its average depth from end to end would be 15.4 feet. It is an essential condition of the econom ical working of the soil of Savannah not to go too deep into the ground, because of quicksand and of the instability of the soil on which the city is built, whenever water is struck in digging. In constructing these sewers after Dr. Falligant’s plan, the same difficulty would be encountered that seemed to make questionable the long outlet origi nally proposed in my plan, and to involve a very great and unnecessary outlay. The conditions improve somewhat as we recede from the river, but the average cut at the alley south of Congress street would be 13.2 feet and the Sewer would be 4.9 feet below the East Broad street sewer. Even as far as Alice street the cut would be at its deepest part 11.2 feet, while at the crossing of Jefferson street the top of the pipe would be only 4 inches below the grade of the street. It was to obviate this absurdity that the sewers in the plan submitted by me were made to go westward, and then northward and southward, and going back around a corner to the point abreast of where you started from. My lines rarely average more than 6 feet in depth, and are there well above the possibility of encountering quick sand. The least fall of my smallest sewer is 4 inches to 100 feet, which is not very differ ent from Dr. Falligant’s 4% inches. 2. To connect the water tower with the head of all of the sewers as far south as Anderson street and to cary that effective hoad to the most distant sewer would re quire a main water pipe not less than 4 inches in diameter. To this must be added the somewhat costly water-gats with its man hole and its continuatiou into the sewer at each street. The “812,000 pumps” must be brought into use, kept in order and run for this purpose. An attendant must be provided, whose daily duty it shall be to open and close each water-gate successively. Water delivered into the sewer with a head of not 120 feet, but 12 feet, would force its way back through house drains, pouring out at low connections in houses near West Broad street, and tor a longdistance lieyond that, driving back a strong current of sewer air. If the sewers were made of the best vitrefled pipe, having their joints cemented m the best manner, they would, under such a head as Dr. Falligant proposes, be so jarred by the flow as to be broken, or to have their joints opened. 8. The construction of house drains on the grade indicated, where the sewer is 10 feet or more below the surface of the f round, would lie inordinately expensive. he cost of this work would fail on the in dividual householder, and the difficulty of securing good work under the direction of the ordinary mechanic, working under such great and unusual embarrassments, would be almost insuperable. It is quite clear from recent investiga tions in bacteriology that it is important to avoid splashing and the driving of sewage into spray, and that, consequently, the de livery of the house drain at the top of the sewer would be particularly objectionable. It would be objectionable at any rate, as preventing the smooth flow- of both sewer and house drain that it is so important to secure. 4. The present East Broad street sewer discharges its flow into the river through the Biblo canal. It is probably necessary that it should continue to do so, but it is equally necessary that all house sewage should be kept out of it and delivered to a distant point. Recent experience with the use of the siphon for outlet work indicates an easy solution of what has hitherto seemed a serious difficulty in carrying out the plan I at first proposed. This seems to me to be a case where an intelligent and ingenious gentleman, quite unfamiliar with the practical methods of sewage, has developed out of his inner con sciousness a process which will not with stand expert criticism. In his enthusiasm, and to clear the way fo his work, he imagines serious objections to the method already prescribed, -which is the outgrowth of no' little experience and familiarity with the details and the sanitary bearing of sewerage work. It has been applied in the case of Savannah with a great deal of study as to the arrangement of every part, and the due consideration of local difficulties, important among which is the existence of large sewers, to which the lines of the new work must be accommodated. This system is no longer experimental; it is at work to a greater or less extent, or is being constructed, in many towns in all parts of the country—on a very large scale in Memphis, Omaha, Kalamazoo, Norfolk, Pullman and Keene (N. H.). It is in all cases entirely successful, and It has de veloped nowhere one of the objections that Dr. Falligant has imagined. Properly constructed, and properly regu lated, it is beyond question the best and most complete menus of removing foul waste from a town. George E. Waring, Jr. Schreiner’s Imported Specialties. A magnificent line of Dressed Dolls; a large assortment of handsome Work Boxes and Writing Desks; the latest styles of China Cups and Saucers; Moustache Cups, something really handsome; a large line of Kid-body Dolls. Our new imported, we mean imported, Mechanical Toys put in the window to-day draws a crowd. No such stock, both in variety and quantity, ever seen in Savannah. Have you pulse with youi If so take it to Theatre Friday. Buckwheat Cakes. We take 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 groeerS. All the leading E. &. W. Collars, at Bel linger's, 3# Whitaker street. Infants' Kid Button with tassel, a bargain, at 60c., at Nichols’. Oak, Pine and Lightwood, For sale by K. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and East Broail streets. Telephone No. 77. Weather Indications. I I Special indications for Georgia: FAIR Fair weather, light to fresh north- I l >astarlv winds, brisk to high on I North Carolina coast, stationary followed by slowly rising temperature. Comparison or mean temperature at savan nah, Nov SO. 1887, and the mean of same day for fifteen years. | Departure Total Mean TkmpkiutußE I from the Departure — 1 Mean Si I,co for IS years Nov. 80,’87,1 -|-or — Jan. 1,1887. 49.0 | 44.0 |-- 5.0 OOO.O Comparative rainfall statement: Mean Daily; Amount Vioiu 'iho | Departure Amouutfor for Mean Since 16 \ears. jNov. 30, 87. or _ [j an . 1M37 [O7 j .00 | - .07 | 1347 Maximum, temperature 55, minimum tem perature 33 The height of the river at Augusta at 1:83 o’clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta time) was t> 1 feet—no change during tho past twenty-four nours. Observations taken at the seme moment of time at all stations. Savannas. Nov. SO, 9:30 p. m.. city time. | Temperature. I i Direction. Z.- ! x Velocity. _ F | Rainfall. Nans or Stations. Portland 8: N Clear. Boston N Clear. Blook Island 22 N Clear. New York city ... 88; N Clear. Philadelphia 24 N Clear. Detroit 28 8 E.. ... Clear. Fort Buford 4.8 E Clear. St. Vincent 20 S Cloudy. Washington city.. 30 N Clear. Norfolk 36 N E 20 .... Clear. Charlotte SUN E 10.. .[Clear. Hatteras 48 N ;36.. Cloudy. Titusville 66 N 188— Fair. Wilmington 86 N E 18 Cloudy. Charleston 42 N E,16 Clear. Augusta 42 N E,6 ... Clear. Savannah 42 N E 10 Clear. Jacksonville 50' N 16 .... Clear. Cedar Keys 50! N 16 Clear. Key West 70 N 18 .... Fair. Atlanta 44 E 13 . .. Clear. Pensacola 54 N E 12i Clear Mobile. . 60;N E 6 .... Clear. Montgomery ... . SO N E 8— Fair. Vicksburg 52j I ... Fair. New Orleans.... 50 E B—(Clear. Shreveport 52! E .. .... Cloudy. Fort Smith 36 SE . 94 Cloudy. Galveston. 60( E 6 .01 Clear. Corpus Christ! 62 N E 10; Cloudy. Palestine 54 N E 8 Cloudy. Brownesvllie 64 N E Clear. RioGrande 58! Cloudy. Knoxville 40 N K Clear Memphis 48 N E .. Cloudy. Nashville 38[NE..|—Clear. Indianapolis 28; E . I— Clear. Cincinnati 26 , N E Clear. Pittsburg . 24 N E Clear. Buffalo 16 N E Clear. Cleveland 22' E Cloudy. Marquette 18 S Cloudy. Chicago 38 S E Cloudy. Duluth 24 N E Cloudy. St. Paul 26 E Cloudy. Davenport 82 S E Cloudy. Cairo 40 E Clear. St. Louis 36 S E Fair. Leavenworth... . 46 S E Cloudy. Omaha 42 S E Cloudy. Yankton 32SE Fair. Bismarck 16 8W .. .01 Cloudy. Dead wood 86; [Cloudy. Cheyenne 32 N Cloudy. North Platte 18'N'W iCloudy. Dodge City 38'S E [Clear. Santa Fe 82(8 E|.. .14;Cloudy. T* denotes trace of rainfall. G. N. Salisbury Signal Corps. Where the Ladles are Wanted. Woman’s sphere is to admire and be ad mired, and while we are not organizing a mutual admiration society, we candidly be lieve that our establishment, in its holiday array, affords a scene of fairy-like magnifi cence seldom surpassed in this country. We appeal specially to the ladies—naturally appreciative of the beautiful and artistic in whatever shape presented —to visit us and inspect our superb display. Diamonds and precious stones of dazzling brilliancy and col or, handsome Watches, Chains, Charms and Rings, myriads of delicate conceits in valu able ornaments, adorn our show cases. Rare and handsome bric-a-brac, Lovely Bronzes and Statuary, meet the gaze on every hand. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets and varied results of the artisan's skill in Silverware for use ful and ornamental purposes line our shelves, while from every nook and corner tempting articles of virtu, and the thousand and one objects that are found in a com plete jewelry establishment claim atten tion and admiration. We have spared no pains to render our stock a model one this season, and as our motto is onward and up ward, fair and honest dealing in the future, as in the past, will be the foundation of our ambition. We claim to be the “Tiffanvs” of Savannah, and this claim must be up held We ask a visit from the public gent r ally, and there is no obligation to buy what ever. Respectfully, M. Sternberg, 157 Broughton street. Children’s and Misses’ Button Shoes in hee and spring heel, cheap at sl, at Nichols’, Gck, Pine and Lightwood, For sale by R. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. Health and Comfort. In all ages and countries the foot has re ceived as much attention as any other por tion of the human body. It should be as well dressed and as well cared for as the hand. The problem now is, how fashion ably to cover it, preserving its beauty and its health. The covering to be of good qual ity and good workmanship, hence having a durability equal to any. The problem is solved. A. S. Cohen, loitjf Broughton street, finds no difficulty in fitting his cus tomers. Persons living out of the city can have an accurate fit bv sending tho size and width of the shoe usually worn. All grades and styles are to be found in this establish ment, where is kept Solid Comfort Shoes, combined with style and beauty. ladles' Imperial French Kid Button, best in the city at SB, at Nichols’. A Bargain in Every Purchase, Is the rule of the “Famous,” northeast cor ner Congress and Whitaker streets. We hold out no inducements in one article we sell, and then charge more on another to make up. Positively every purchase made of us is a bargain, whether it is in Clothing, Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, Hats, Trunks or Umbrellas. How can we do so? Plain enough. Two of the firm are constantly on the lookout in New York for goods in our line, with the ready cash, buy ing only at the lowest prices, manufactur ing all the clothing there, thereby saving to our patrons the retailer’s profit, which is at least $2 50 to 85 00 on a suit or overcoat. Beside that, it enables us to have our cloth ing made up and trimmed better than ordi narily done by manufacturers, as we make them up for our own sale, and strive to have our customers pleased, not only when they purchase, but also in the wearing of the garment. We are thankful for the patron age received, and can thank ourselves for receiving so much of it, by giving the good quality of Clothing for such low prices. At the Harnett House, Savannah, Ga, you get all the comforts of the high-priced ho els, and save from $1 to per day. Try it and be convinced.— Boston Home Jour nal. Advice to Mothers. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup should always be used when children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little suffer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain and the little cherub awakes as “bright as a button.” His very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays ail pain, re lieves wind, regulates the towels, and is the best known remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. 25 oeuts a bottle. LI’DDEX As BATE 4 8. M. H. Useful, Ornamental and Artistic IfGiidayScods ■A/D NEW YORK PRICKS. Toy Books, Games. Calendars, Plush. Gfooils. Stationery Cases, Writing Cabinets. Writing Desks, V or!. Boxes. Jewel Boxes, Manicure Sets, Brush and Comb Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Whisk Broom Holders, Clocks, Shaving Sets, Gentlemen’s Dressing Sets, Game Sets. Christmas Cards. New Shapes and Novelties. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, Plush, Calf, Oliva Wood and handsome Morocco bindings. Imported Bisque, Terra Cotta Bronzes,Medall. ions, etc. Brass Goods. Smokers' Tables, Candle Sticks, Match Safes, Ash Receivers. Wine, Leather Goods. Pocketbooks, Card Cases, Shopping Bags, Lan Tablets, Writing Desks, Music Rails, etc. Fine Engravings and Oil Paintings. Frames for Cabinet Pictures In Leather, Brass Bronze, Silver, Natural Woods, latest patterns! lowest prices. Amateur Photograph Outfits make nice presents for boys. They afford end less amusement. and good pictures can bemad* by a 12-year-old boy. Price only $2 50. FLOR AL DECORATIONS AND MUSIC. l3P*Mr. Oelschighas kindly consented to leave his plants with us another day. and Saverio D Pierro and Orchestra will furnish music after noon and evening. OPENING CONTINUES ANOTHER DAY. m FURNITURE AND CARPETS. ELEGANT STYLES —in— FINE FURNITURE • TN all the fashionable WOODS, MAHOGANY. 1 ANTIQUE OAK. CHERRY and WALNUT for Parlor. Bedroom. Dining-Room, Hall and Library. Also a choice line of ODD PIECES and BRIC-A BRaC. New invoices of CARPETS, LACE CURTAINS, PORTIERES, etc., in latest designs and choicest, colorings. Our MAMMOTH STOCK, REASONABLE PRICES and IMMENSE TRADE, warrant the assertion that we can please all who will favor us with a call. A. J. Miller & Co.’s FURNITURE AND Carpet Emporium, 148,150 and 152JR0UGHT0N ST. SHOES. W. L. DOUGLAS $4 SHOE, the orig inal and only hand-sewed welt $4 shoe In the world, equals custom-made, hand-sewed shoes that cost from $6 to $9. W. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE.Vsii/ The only 3 SEAM LESS Shoe in the world, with- i KStSK —j out tacks or nails. / Mtf XI Finest Calf, perfect fit-'SSfcS?f—.A and warranted. Congress, colt Button and Lace, all "v m styles toe. As stvlish S>jf A* cq^\ and durable as tfco6e .<? * costing $5 or s6.Boys/ .cj® all wear the W. jf v • 3 ,U|<l.l<aa4wklb..J W. L. DOUGLAB 82.80 SHOE Is unex. celled for heavy wear. If not sold by your dealei writ, ff.L. DOUGLAS. Brockton, Una*. FOR SALE BY BYCK BROS. SOLE AGENTS, Snvhnrinb - - Gra. SADDLER yTeTcT. McGLASHAN SADDLERTCOL 187 BROUGHTON ST., UNDER TURNER HALL, MANrFACTtrr.KBS * DEALERS IN ALL KINDS Or SaMlery, Harness, Wlijs, HORSE CLOTHING, ETC. A FULL LINE OF Scotch, Irish and Concord Team Collars. We will duplicate any Northern or Western bill of band-made Harness, aud warrant satis faction. Trunks Covered, Harness and Saddles Repaired, and first rate workmanship guaran tee |. Como and see us and give us a trial. REAL ESTATE. w. .J. MARSHALL. H. A. lI'LEOD. MARSHALL l NIcLEOD, Auction and General Commission Merchants, —DEALERS IN— Real Estate and Stocks and Bonds 116)4 Broughton Street, Savannah, Ga ATTENTION GIVEN TO RENTING OF HOUSES AND COLLECTING RENTS. State op Wxatusr. DAVIS BROS. PIANOS, ORGANS, TUNING AND REPAIRING. THIS is to certify that Mr. W. H. WOLFF has done txith piano tuning anti repairing for me, ull of which has proven entirely satis' factory, and I take pleasure in recommending him as a reliable piano tuner and repairer. [Copy.l LEO. W. MEHKTENS. 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. DAVIS BROS