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2 FLORIDA’S ORANGE CROP THE AUCTION AND FORWARDING COMPANY MEETS. Senator Mann not Entirely Pleased with the Cold Storage Plan—Jack sonville Politics at the Boiling Point —A Committee Selected to Conduct the Prohibition Campaign. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. I.—The Flor ida Orange Auction and Forwarding Com pany held a meeting at the Board of Trade rooms this morning. Eighteen or twenty growers from different portions of the State were present. Senator Mann explained the methods the company proposed to adopt. In reply to questions, the Senator stated that he did not favor the cold storage process at the point of production, but he did think it would prove valuable at. the point of con sumption. The meeting then adjourned till 4 o’clock this evening. Samples of oranges were spread out at the Savannah, Florida and Western depot, and it was expected that many buyers would be present. In regard to cold storage, the Morning News correspondent was permitted to see, this morning, a letter from a prominent California fruit firm at Riverside, giving their experience, which was verv unsatisfactory indeed, The oranges kept well when stored, but ou shipping they decayed very rapidly, in fact so last as to produce heavy losses. This move of this company to induce buyers to come here for their fruit will tie watched closely. It is just what is wanted, but it is doubted if the ob ject can bo accomplished. Regarding the crop this year, reliable figures now point to a smali yield, probably not three-fourths of the usual quantity. CITY POLITICS. The city election is the most exciting topic at present. .Some favor a party fight., others a citizens’ ticket, embracing the best men of all three parties, as the laboring element hero is a strong and influential fac tor in all political struggles. Lawyers dis agree regarding the legaht> of the election to be called, and as it is a object that c- n cerus all the citizens of the city and suburbs the different opinions consnire to render it a vexed question. The Democratic com mittees meet Saturday to settle on details. It was said, however, this morning, that the inspectors will refuse to serve. A “call” issued this morning says the primaries will be beld m the . different wards Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Republicans say they will endeavor to get. up a new’ registration list, as they are refused u copy of the present list. They also say they will put a citizens' ticket in the field. The prospects for a good “scrimmage'’ are very fair. A meeting of the Traders’ Protective Association will lie held tcwnoi row noon, at John L. Holme’s office ou West Bay street, to discuss matters of great importance. A Tallahassee dispatch received at noon here says the Supervisory Board has refused to interfere w ith regal'd to lowering rail road rates, and adds that the new rates and tariffs go into effect to-day. The feeling generally throughout the State now is that the move is rather a perilous one. and much speculation is indulged in regarding its probable effect on the transpoi tation lines. The meeting to-night was well attended. The princijial business was ii mg tile grading for the fruit. A sale will be held at 2 o’c oek to-morrow afternoou. The fol lowing are the grades established: First bright, any size without blemish; second bright, any size not included iu choice bright; third, golden russet, bronze, light color; fourth, russets, dark brown, good heavy fruit. TEMPERANCE FIGHT. The Temperance Committee of twenty five met this morning in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, and selected a committee of nine to conduct the campaign. r ihe members are John N. D. Stockton. Joseph E. Lee (coloredl, James P. Taliaferro, A. R. Jones (colored), W. B. Owen. J. W. Archibald, T. J. Matt,, R. H. Jones and John R. Scott. Much enthusiasm was manifested. Rumor says that G. A. Nurkins, formerly h wholesale liquor dealer here, is going to start an anti-prohibition newspaper. Mr. M. S. Sanders, of Intcrliichen, Fla., and Miss Atterborough, of England, were married by Rev. R. H. Weller, to-day. Gen. Ledwith expresses his indignation publicly at the grand jury indicting him for the bad sanitary condition of the city market, because he" owns the property. He said he had leased the market to the city, and had nothing whatever to do with its condition w’hile in charge of other parties, and it was stupid for a body of men to not first find out who was responsible before condemning. A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY. Father, Mother and Slater Shot In Soath Carolina. Augusta, Ga., Dec. I.—A shocking domestic tragedy was enacted to-day in Darlington county. Fred Edwards, a far , mer. was punishing one of his children for a trivial offense when his wife remonstrated m the child’s liehalf. A quarrel ensued, and Edwards knocked his wife down and beat and choked her unmercifully. While doing so, his son John, aged 18 years, interfered and begged his father to desist. Edwards threw an axe at his son, but missed him and proceeded with the brutal punishment of his wife. The son ran into the house and grabbed a gnu loaded with sings and pieces of iron for the purpose of shooting hawks, and commanded his father to desist from choking his mother. A daughter was at the time also interfering m behalf of her mother. Edwards paid no heed and the son fired. Father, motnernnd daughter fell, each having received a part of .he contents of the gun in the region of the bowels. The mother died in a half hour afterward. The daughter is so dan gerously wounded that there is little hope of her 'recovery, but the father was only slightly wounded. Before she died the mother exonerated her son from all blame. He is now in jail. Volusia County Goes Dry. Dri, and, Fla., Dec, I.—This place is in a frenzy of good humor to-night over the victory achieved by the “dry*.” The fight in the county has' been intense, but the “wets’’ are left. The ladies here served dinner to the voters and a jollification was held as the returns came in. The following are the “dry” majorities: Deland, 45: Day tona, 115: Orange City, 82; Seville, 7; Port Orange, 40: New Smyrna, 30; Bake Helen, 25; Osteen, 22. The ‘‘wets” are: Enterprise, 45; Beresford, 12, and Spring Garden. 28, The county has gone dry by 200 majority. Florida n Railroad Rates. Tallahassee, Fla., Dei:. I.—The Board of Revisers to-day refused to grant an order susi>ending the action taken by the Railroad Commission relative to the enforcement of the rates fixed for the various railroads. AH the rates went into effect to-day and will not be disturbed. The |>asseuger rates are 3c. ler mile on the main lines. The freight rates are in the main satisfactory to the railroads. The Supreme Court has adjourned to January. ' May Prove a Murder. Griffin. Ga., Dec. I.—Bast night as John McFarland, a well-to-do butcher of this place, was going home he was assaulted by an unknown party, knot k and don and robbed of hi* watch, overcoat, and alo.it SSO. The blow, which from the apmar.mce of the wound, was indicted with a hammer, fracture ! McFarland’s skull just above the right temple, and he now lies iua dangerous condition. No trace of the assassin lias been discovered. Bee the live baby iu “The Doctor," Thea tre Friday. SHARP OUT ON BAIL. Two Men Become His Sureties on a Bond for $40.-00. New York, Dec. I.—Jacob Sharp was taken from Ludlow Street jail this morn ing, and brought down in a carriage to the county court house. He was accompanied by Warden Keating, Sharp's gran,lson, and another relative. Sharp was wrapped up in heavy overcoat and shawl, and he looked to bea very sick man. He Imschanged greatly in his appearance since his trial. He is feeble, and cannot walk without : assistance. The warden and depnty ! sheriff's almost carried Sharp from the eu j trance to the courthouse to the office of ! Sheriff Grant. The order granting anew j trial was settled before Judge Barrett, and by mutual agreement between District At-, toruey Martine and W. Bourke Cochran, counsel for Sharp, it was decided that bond be fixed at *40,000. The District Attorney agreed to make no opposition to the appli cation for his admission to bail. The bond was prepared, Isaac Hendrix and George Shepherd each justifying iu the sum named, and a few minutes past noon Sharp was discharged. GRAVES OF THE ANARCHISTS. The Offer of a Lot at Mount Greenwood Cemetery Accepted. Chicago, Dec. I.—The final resting place for the bodies of the executed Anarchists, was decided upon to-day. Instead of Wald beim cemetery, as first proposed, it will be Mount Greenwood, twenty miles south of the city, on the Chicago and Grand Trunk railway The site is ou tile apex of a hill which was. donated by the cemetery company. It is probable that the bodies of the Anarchists will lie transferred quietly to Mount Greenwood a week from to-morrow, or next day. and that the interment will take place the fol lowing Sunday with all possible pomp and a public demonstration. SEAMEN USE DYNAMITE. Anarchist Tactics Resorted to in a Strike. San Francisco, Dec. I.—Business in San Diego, and other California ports, is affected by the attitude of the Coast Sea mans Union toward the ship owners. The old fight for high wa >es and the right to dictate rules about crews, etc., has been re newed with vigor. The union has resorted to force in Southern Californian ports, and Monday night, at Sac Diego, threw dyna mite bombs against a boycotted burk, tear ing a hole in tier bows. The officers of the union here declare openly that they under stand the manufacture and use of dynamite and will use their knowledge in the fight against the ship owners. Shoe Hands on a Strike. London, Dec. 2, 3 a. m. —A strike is in E -ogress in the shoe trade at Northampton. ast evening, while a body of police were escorting workmen to their homes, they were attacked bv strikers, and a severe struggle ensued. Eight constables were in jured by being struck with stones. It is ex pected that worse trouble will occur at the end of the week, when an immense number of operatives will be locked out. Pay of the Steel Workers. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. I.— The Amal gamated Association of lrou and Steel Workers is in session here to-day for the purpose of preparing the steel scale, which will go into effect Jan. 1. it is understood that the new scale will not differ materially from that now iu force. Behring’s Sea Disputes. Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 1. —Although it has been reported that the Behring's Sea dispute would not come before the Fisheries Com mission, Capt. Warren has been at work for the last fortnight figuring out the claims of the owners of seized vessels. The work will be completed this week and forwarded to W ashington, indicating that the officials here expected that the Behring’s Sea matter will come before the commission. THE INDEPENDENT CHURCH. The Leading Point3 in its Fistory Gathered From Authentic Sources. Editor Morning News: In an article in your issue of December 1, by “Atticus,” there are statements concerning the history of the Independent Presbyterian church which are apt to mislead the public, and I therefore, though unwillingly, take this method of giving the facts as obtained from the records of the church, which I read and re-read wdjile preparing a synopsis of the church history, which was published officially and distributed a few years ago. In addition to the records of ses sion and trustees which substantiate my statements, I received communi cations, written and verbal, from old mem bers of both the Independent church and the First church, muny of whom have since pa-teed away, who were alive when the First church seceded. The following statements, therefore, as taken from said history, may be relied upon, as great care was taken to introduce nothing but what could be proven by the records: The original church, coin posed of members holding doctrines agree able to the Westminster confession of faith, received a gr^nt.from King George 11. to lot K, Decker ward, in the district of Sa vannah, province ot Georgia, in the year 1756. That the chureh has been independent from the first, is shown by the following: Among the manuscripts of the Rev. Ezra Stiles, D. D., is one dated 1760, enumerat ing the Southern ministers and churches. In Georgia oulyatwo are named, viz: “Mr. Zubly, of Savannah. Independent Presby terian, and Mr. Osgood, of Medway, Con gregational." There are other extracts from Dr. Howe's History of 8 juth Carolina, which substantiate the above, but are un necessary to quote, but which, among other things, give a list of the members of tne Presbytery of Sou h Carolina, which at that time included Georgia, and which not only does not mention this church, but does not mention Mr. Zubly a* a minister who was connected with any presbytery. Dr. Howe informs us that the succession of the old of South Caroli a, which was interrupted by the revolutionary war, was not re established until 1790. On April 20, 1759, Mr. Zubly was called to Savannah from the Independent Pres byterian church in Charleston. Ho took charge of the “Independent ITesbyterian church at Savannah the following year, 1780, tiring its first pastor.” In 1805 the church is called the [mlrpru dent Presbyterian church by the Georgia legislature through the charter granted that year, and from that time to the present the same name constantly appears in the books of the trustees, etc. After Mr. Zubly’s death the church was supplied by various ministers, whose names are all given down to Dr. Kollock, who came in 180(1. Dr. Kollock, prior to 1812, having determined to unite himself (not the church) with the presbytery, consulted his session, who. “aftermature deliberation, de termined that no opposition wo dd lie made t- his becoming a member of the presbytery, but that whilst the wishes of their beloved p istor would not be opposed, measures s lould bo taken to prevent the church from 1 r ing its independent character.” Accoid i 'gly Dr. John Cumming,father of the lateG. B. Gumming, went with Dr. lvolloek to at t aid a meeting of Harmony Presbytery hld in Augusta, Ga. When the name of John Cumming was called he rose and said that, he “appeared there as an Eider of the church in Savannah, not asa member of the pro bytery, but was delegated by the church to ilodoro that whilst the wishes of the pastor were not opposed, the church was ana would remain independent. He was accordingly admitted and the church wits not committed.” luiter, when the charges wore preferred by tile pro ihvtery against Dr. Kollock—in tact, in i,.n: faU of 1812—Dr. Kollock sent his resignation to Mr. Thompson, Moderator of TnE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1887. the presbytery, ten days before the meeting of the presbytery, which was held in Edge field, S. <'. Of tile action of that presbytery and others it is not necessary to speak, but the following extract will show how their action was regarded by the church: From the “report of a committee of pew hold ers ot the !nde|>eiidcnt Presbyterian Church.'' of which Oliver Kturges was chairman, ap pointed by the pew- holders of the church to in quire into the facts concerning the action of Harmony Presbytery at White Bluff, in refer ence to Dr. Kollock, and bearing date Jan. ", 1816. Said report being among ihe records of the Trustees in 1885. The committee commence their report by saying: “it is recollected by a majority of those to whom this report is submitted, that at a meeting of the members ami pew holders of this church, on May 24, 1814, after full deliberations on cer tain proceedings of the Presbytery of Harmony, they did resolve that this church was ill its original foundation and establishment, ami by its renewed charter hath continued to be an In dependent church, totally free from the sn perinteudenue, control, authority or intermr ence of any presbytery whatever, either in rela tion to the pastor of the sakl church, or any of its concerns. Thar the pretended act o deposi tion of the said Presbytery of Harmony in so far as the same relates io the pastor of this church, its trustees, pew holders, or the sup porters hereof is utterly null and void and of none effect," etc. All this occurred before the present edifice was built. That was finished in 181'J, and dedicated by Dr. Kollock on May 19, 1819. Dr. Kollock died on Dec. 29. of rhat same year. Eight years now elapse before there is trouble in the ch reh—concerning this trouble, its cause, etc., perhaps nothing had better be said. There were some, however, who were defeated at a certain election, and they were the leaders of the party that left this chureh to establish what is called the First Presbyterian church, called by that name, probably, because it was the first and only Presbyterian church connected with any presbytery. Another proof, if one be needed, to establish our perpetual independ ence. This occurred in 1827, e glit years nearly alter the death of Dr. Kollock. The following extract from the letter of one of the first members of that church will show plainly whut followed the disagree ment following the election. “The First Presbyterian church was formed in the fall of 18:17. Some of the members of the Inde pendent Presbyterian church became dis satisfied with ttieir church government and resolved to .secede, and form a Presbyterian church governed by a presbytery. The names of these persons who seceded were Mr. Joseph Cumming (father of the late Wallace Cumming), a deacon in the church, Dr. Coppee, Mr. Geo. Faries, Mr. Lowell Mason, with their families (Miss May Lavender joined from the Methodist church), Capt. Crabtree and family, Mr. Wells, my self, and others whose names I do not recol lect. The first preacher Ido not recollect, but I think it was Kev. Mr. Boggs wno taught school at that time. In 1829 Dr. Joseph Stiles was our pastor. * * Our place of meeting was in a large building ou Broughton street, up-stairs, known as Lyceum Hall. From that time to the pres ent the history of both churches is well known. From the above it is plainly established— First, that this Independent Presbyterian church teas founded in the early days of the Colony of Georgia. Second, that it always has been an inde pendent church. Third, that the First church seceded from this church in 1827. Fourth, that the church never withdrew from the presbytery because it never was connected with one. Fifth, that the church always has been Presbyterian, governed by its own presby ters or bench of elders, and not Congrega tional. In fact, when this church was founded there was no presbytery here for it to belong to, but that did not make it Con gregational. 1 shall I>e pleased to present “At ticus," if he will send me his name and address (not through the paper, for I shall not appear there again), a copy of the book containing grant, charter and all information, including the letter from one of the founders of the First Presbyterian church, where the action of those founders is spoken of by one of th ir number as seceding from the Independent Presbyterian church. Hoping you will pardon this lengthy com munication, which I assqre you is only writ ten to set those interested right on facts substantiated, indorsed and published by au thority of the officers of the church, and with the assurance that 1 shall not again take up my pen on this subject. J. I. Stoddard. MUNICIPAB MATTERS. In Which are Included Taxes, Pumps and the New Map. Editor IHornin'y News: Undoubtedly the assessment question is a difficult one to legislate upon. The present municipal ad ministration seoms to have given satisfac tion heretofore in their settlement of this question. They will doubtless succeed as happily this time, though at first the chronic grumblers may growl. Whether the rate lie lowered and the valuations increased, or the valuations be lowered and the rate increased, will make but little difference to the mass of taxpay ers, because each one in the end will pay about the same number of dollarsand cents. Indirectly, however, it must make a differ ence to each one as a component part of a great community, because the greatest good must surely folio w one of the two plans. The method of valuing or assessing property by the city has been by no recognized standard. It was not according to the market value— what it could De sold at if negotiated fairly —nor was it at a certain percentage of that value. Neither was it according to value of lot and probable cost of building, nor again as to its ability to earn rent. It is much easier for me to say what was not the method than to describe or guess at what was. The proofs are numerous that actual sales vary largely in different portions of the city from the assessed values. It is equally well knowu that this variation exists in som: instances upon the same blixik. It has been assorted, with what truth I know not, that at some time in the past a valuation was fixed which became the standard; and, according to the city’s needs, this was reduced or increased at certain rates, and the figures thus obtained continue to be Held sacred for reference and guidance. In no spirit of captious or ungenerous criticism is this meant. The dignified, amiable old gentle men who face wind ami sunshine day after day in an open phaiton have a thankless, unenviable job. The suffering that is in store for these victims of municipal soph istry will end only at the grave. The privacy of home, the sanctity of the Sab bath, the publicity of street car travel— nothing will ever shield them from the searching inquiry of their fellow citizens as to “How did you get my property so high!” There therefore seems to lie no standard of values, but an arbitrary rule for each piece, the condition of the owner and other circumstances, possibly, entering into the calculations. Is it not better to adopt as a standard the market value of the property? Tins admits of being proven in case of dispute. It shows to the world what our city is worth. It gives a solid basis for calculation of wealth and value of bonds. It invites out side investments in a city when the rate is low. It gives credit to individuals, the city’s valuations being often referred to in such cases. It has been said, however, that it operates unjustly in the matter of State and county taxes. There will be three assessors for Chatham county, who are sworn to do their duty justly in this matter. They may or may not accept cit e vsiuatious as their standard. They may nk them at GO or 75 pel- cent, for their basis. The county, liko the city, must raise a given amount of money, and the rate dei>euds entirely upon the values returned. It therefore makes but little difference to the individual tax payer. If the demands arc great upon the county his law will bo correspondingly •increased. It is therefore to the interest of each one that his neighbor as well as himself should return fully and fairly. The burden is then distributed according to the ability to bear. The city's interest and the county’s are so nearly identical that it is and itficult to separate them. As to the State tax, the proportion that any increase that might accrue from this method would be so small as compared with the amount paid by other portions of the State that it should not enter into the argument. Among the many good things accom plished by the present board, nothing "'ill so add to their fame and the health of the city as the supplying of pure water to our people. I am surprised to find, however, that many poor people are unable to get the artesian water. Many are still poisoniug themselves and cnildren by using the pump water. This should be stopped without n month’s delay. Every pump sh uld be filled up and n public hydrant placed in the vicinity. If any are too poor to afford water on their premises the city should see to it shat the use of this nasty stuff is put a step to. A conversation between two citizens ar rested my attention a few days ago. It was positively asserted as a fact, that a defec tive map was about to be published bv the city If there is a mistake alsiut this lam glad, but 1 foar not. It was said that those portions of the city not heretofore npoea'’- ing on the map as divided into lots, the surveyor had been instructed to divide into (it) foot lots and number. When it is known that the owners of many of these pieces of land have already subdivided them into other than 00 foot lots, and soid all or someof them, the deeds to which are re corded, the great confusion and other use lessness of such a map for reference will he appreciated. Asa tax payer I trust that the city will pay out no money for such a useless article as an imperfect map. Observer. Weather Indications. _ Special indications for Georgia: FAIR ’air weather, nearly stationary tem literaf.n re. light to fresh northeast e ly winds, except in the northwest portion, warmer, southeasterly winds. The height of the river at Augusta at 1 :33 o’clock p. in. yesterday (Augusta timet was 6 1 feet—no change during the past twenty-four nours. A Chronic Tendency Overcome. Many persons are troubled with a chronic ten dency to constipation. They are of bilious temperament. The complaint to which they are subject, though easily remediable by judicious treatment, is in many cases aggravated by a resort to drastic purgatives and cholagognes. As the human stomach and bowels are lined with a delicate membrane, and not with vulcan Ite. they cannot si and prolonged drenching with such medicines without serious injury. Nothing restores and counteracts an habitual tendency to constipation so effectually as Hoatetter s Stomach Bitters. Its laxative iffectis gentle and progressive. It. neither convulses nor weakens the intestines, and its effects are unac companied by griping pains. It arouses the liver when the organ is sluggish, promotes di gestiori, and encourages appetite and sleep. For fever and ague, kidney troubles, nervous com plaints and incipient rheumatism, it is incom parable. Take a wineglass liefore meals and see how soon you will relish them. Wright & Peters’ Ladies’ Fine French Kid Shoes can only be found at Joseph Rosenheim & Co.’s. Comedy, pathos and songs, Theatre Fri day. If you want the best $3 Shoe in the city, buy them from Joseph Rosenheim & Cos. HOLIDAY GOODS. WAIT FOR THE Holiday King! PLATSHEK’S, 138 BROUGHTON ST. Gorgeous Gala Opening OF Tovs & Holiday Goods t ! 0 BEGINNING Mreiay,DßC.7t!i, WHEN WE WILL SHOW The Largest Assortment. Tiie Itieliest Novelties And file Lowest Prices Against all Competing Houses in the City THE VAST AREA OF OUR ELEGANT HOLIDAY GIFTS WILL BE A Lifetime Treat to See! ALL ARE INVITED. SEE OIR PRICES. Remember the Date. FUNERAL INVITATIONS. OLIVER.—The friends and acquaintance of Mr. and Mr . A. H. Oliver and tarailv and of Mr. and Mi*. A. S. Kennickell and family, are resjiectfuliv invited to attend the funeral of the former, from St. John's Church, THIS AFTER NOON. at 3 o'clock. STEEL.—The friends and acquaintance of Maria Steel are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence. No. 1! Gor don street, at 3 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON. MEETINGS. LAYDRI M MIDGE AO. S. F. AND A. M. A regular communication of this Lodge a will lie held THIS tFriday) EVEN ING, at 8 o'clock. l\/\ The M. M. degree will he conferred. / ~ ' Members of sister 1,, idges and transient brethren are cordially invited to attend. By order of „ .. F. D. BLOODWORTH. W. M. H. E. Wilson, Secretary. FOREST CITY LODGE NO. I, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Members of this Lodge will meet at ATjrv Castle Hall THIS AFTERNOON, at 2:30 o’clock, to attend funeral of ourjj/JiTja deceased brother A. H. Oliver. S B. ADAMS. C. C. VJB&lr Attest: S. C. Roberts, K. of R. audS. MY RI LE LODGE NO. 6, K. OF I*. A regular meeting of this Lodge will /C'Tv be held THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Sister Lodges and transient Knights pi n are invited. OTTO VOGEL. C. C. \SS£p Waring Russell, Jr., K. of R. and S. PULASKI COUNCIL NO. 153, R. A. A regular meeting of this Council will be held THIS ( Friday) EVENING, at 8 o’clock. J. H. CAVANAUGH, R. Clarence S. Connk rat, Secretary. JASPER MONUMENT^ Members of the General Committee of Ar rangements for the. Jasper Monument celebra tion are requested to attend a special meeting to he held in the Court House at 8 o’clock p. m., FRIDAY, Dec. Sd inst. The permanent com mittees will be announced and important mat ters considered. A full and punctual attendance is requested. WM. GARRARD, Chairman. John R. Dillon. Acting Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements inserted under “Svecial Notices ” will be charged $1 00 a Square each insertion. NOTICE. Savannah, Dec. 2, 1897. The firm of FRIERSON & CO, composed of N. FRIERSON and GEORGE W. HAUPT. is THIS DAY dissolved by mutual consent. All parties indebted to the firm will pay Mr. N. B'RIERSON, who assumes all liabilities and who will settle up the business of the firm. FRIERSON & CO. NOTICE. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 2, 1887. I will continue in the Lumber business under the firm name and style of FRIERSON A COM PANY. NORTON FRIERSON. NOTICE. All bills against the British ship CEYLON must be presented at our office by 12 o'clock noon, Tins DAY, or payment will be debarred. WILDER & CO.. Agents. NOTICE. All bills against the German steamship DONAR must be preserfted at our office before 12 o'clock noon, THIS DAY, Dec. 2, 1887, or payment will be debarred. RICHARDSON & BARNARD, Agents. NOTICE. All bills against the German bark LUDWIG, Schauer,'Master, must be presented at our office THIS DAY, by 12 o'clock noon, or payment will be debarred. M. S. COSULICH & CO., Agents. SPECIAL NOTICE. All bills against the British steamship RES OLUTE must be presented at our office before 12 o’clock, THIS DAY, or payment will be debarred. STRACHAN & CO.. Agents. SPECIAL NOTICE. All persons are hereby cautioned against har boring or trusting any of the crew of the Nor wegian barks HESPERIA and NIGHTINGALE, as no debts of their contracting will be paid by Masters or A. R. SALAS & CO., Consignees. NOTICE. Neither the Captains nor Consignees of the Norwegian barks SUBRA, Knudsen, Master, and MERCURIUS, Isaksen, Master, w ill be re sponsible for any debts contracted by the crews of said vessels. HOLST & CO. NOTICE. Neither the Captain nor Consignees of the British steamship ELSIE, whereof Thompson is Master, wall be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew. A. MINIS A: SONS, Consignees. AOK’I II CAROLINA WHITE SEED RICE. A LIMITED QUANTITY OF NORTH CARO LINA WHITE SEED RICE FOR SALE BY W. W. GORDON & CO-, _____ J 42 BAY STREET. ELECTION NOTICE. Office Com. and kx-Ofkicio Ji-does, ) Chatham Cos., Ga., > Savannah. Nov. 28, 1887. I An election will lie beid at the Court House, in the City of Savannah, under the superintend ence required by law, on TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 1887, between the hours of . o'clock a. m. and 6 o’clock p. m., for a Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County, to fill the unexpired term of Barnard E. Bee. deceased. The Sheriff of Chat ham County, with one deputy, will be present to preserve order. ROBERT D. WALKER, C. C. C. WM. S. LAWTON, C. C. C. 0. C. CASEY, 0. C. C. J H ESTILL, C. C. C. C. F. DORSETT, C. C. C. Attest: John R. Dillon. Cl rk C. C. C. NOTICE. Wishing to retire from the Wholesale Grocery trade, I have to-day sold out my entire business, including stock in trade and good will, to MR. A. B. HULL, and cordially recommend him to my former friends and customers. All claims against me will be paid upon pre sentation, and ail pprsous indebted to me are requested to make early settlements. FRED M. HULL. Savannah, Ga., Nov. 2-2. 1887. . ILMEK'S LIVER CORRECTOR. This vegetable preparation is invaluable for the restoration of tone and strength to the sys tem. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other ills, caused by a disordered liver, it cannot be excelled. Highest prizes awarded, and in dorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for Ul mer's Liver Corrector and take no other. $1 00 a bottle. Freight, paid to any address B. F. ULMER, M. D„ Pharmacist. Savannah, Ga. SPECIAL NOTICES. Rejection for ii rectors. Central Railroad and Banking Cj. of Ga., ) Savannah, Ga.. Dec. Ist, 1887. f An election for Thirteen Directors to manage the affairs of this Company for the ensuing ye r will be held at the Hanking House, hi Sa vannah, MONDAY, the SECOND day of JANU ARY, 1888, between the hours of 10 o’clock A, M.,and2 o'clock p. m. Stockholders and their families will iie passed free over the Company's road to attend the election from the Blst De cember to 2nd January inclusive, and be passed free returning from the 2nd to sth of January inclusive, on presentation of their stock certifi cates to the conductors. T. M. CUNNINGHAM. Cashier. TURKEYS! Tl RKEYS! CHOICE DRESSED TURKEYS ARRIVING FRESH EACH DAY. SEND YOUR ORDERS TO JOHN LYONS & CO. NOTICE. Savannah, Ga., Nov. 3, 1887. The shareholders of the GERMANIA FIRE COMPANY, of Savannah, Ga., are hereby noti fied to present their shares within thirty days from date, to the undersigned to receive their pro rata from the sale of tha Germania Fire Com pany's Building. Office hours from 10 until 2 o'clock at 117 Con gress street JOSEPH ROOS, President, ASPHALT PAVEMENT! Warren-Scharf Aphalt Paving Cos., 114 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK. CONSTRUCT Gcnuiiie Trinidad Asphalt PAVEMENTS. This Pavement has been thor oughly tested in actual ser vice and is found to possess the following points of su periority: • Ist. Cheaper than stone blocks equally #ell laid. 2d. Durability; the company guarantees it for a period of years. 3d. Almost noiseless under traffic, 4th. The cleaue>t pavement made. sth. A perfect sanitary pavement. Being im pervious to water and filth, it cannot exhale in fectious gases. tith. Easily and perfectly repaired when opened to lay pipes, etc. 7th. Saves wear and tear of herses and vehicles. Bth. Being smoother, less power is required to haul over it than any other pavement. Oth. It enhances the value of abutting prop erty more than aiiv other j>avement. 10th. It is therefore, all things considered, the best and most economical pavement that rati be laid on any street, whether tfie traffic is light or heavy. REAL, ESTATE. ills lie Happy. Several Nice Homes Have Been Taken Up. Some are Still Left. FOR S3OO cash and a monthly payment of $22 50 I can furnish you a nice home. For $240 cash and a monthly payment of $lB you cau secure a comfortable home. I have for sale a number of Lots which yon can purchase for cash, or on installment plan. Look out and secure a Home or a Lot, or the “boom'’ will overtake you, M. J. SOLOMONS, 118 BRYAN STREET. portraits! The Great Southern Portrait Company The Great Southern Portrait Company FOR FIFTEEN DOLLARS FOR FIFTEEN DOLLARS A VERY FINE CRAYON PORTRAIT A VERY FINE CRAYON PORTRAIT OAK, GILT OR BRONZE FRAMES. OAK, GILT OR BRONZE FRAMES. SIZE 20x24 GOOD WORK SIZE 20x24 GOOD WORK The Great Southern Portrait Company The Great Southern Portrait Company 42 AND 44 BULL STREET, AT DAVIS BROS.’ 42 AND 44 BULL STEEET, AT DAVIS BROS.’ L. B, DAVIS, SECRETARY & MANAGER L. B. DAVIS, SECRETARY & MANAGER CORNICES. CHAS. A. COX, 46 BARNARD ST., SAVANNAH, GA., —MA2* LTACTUR E A OF— GALVANIZED IRON CORNICES AND TIN ROOTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Tlie only house using machinery in doing work. Estimates for city or country work promptly furnished. Agent for the celebrated Swedish Metallic Paint, Agent for Walter's Patent Tin Shingles. QUINTON PU M PKInT PUMPKIN PIE 20 Dozen. 3-Pound QUINTON PUMPKIN. Can lie used for a Vegetable as well as for Pies. A. M. & C. W. WEST. FOR RENT. City Marshal's Opth-e, ) TANARUS,,,,, . „ . Savannah, Nov. xxth, 1887. t HE stalls in the City Market building will he rented on WEDNESDAY, December 7th, ir ß7. at from 7a.M. to 9 a. m. o'clock. Parties desiring to retain their stalls are requested to be on hand and respond promptly. ROBT J. WADE. City Marshal AMUSEMENTS. SAVANNAH THEATRE Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3, an<j Saturday Matinee, Dec. 3. THE FAVORITE COMEDIAN. JOHN F. WARD In His Original Character of • HIGG I N 8 In the Beautiful Domestic Comedy THE DOCTOR ! Saturday night MR. WARD will appear i| his great character, ECKELLS in the comedy q CASTE! At the Matineo THE DOCTOR will be repeated. Seats on sale at DAVIS BROS'., Nov. 30. Next attraction—MAßlE PRESCOTT, Dec. J and 8. SHORTING GOODS.. To Spoilsmen I MILL OPEN MY NEW STORE, No. 31 Whitaker St, Tins MORNING, DEC. Ist, with the most se lect stock ever brought to this market, consisting of all grades of BREECH LOADING SHOT GUNS. MUZZLE-LOADING SHOT GUNS. REPEATING RIFLES. PARLOR RIFLES. REVOLVERS and PISTOLS BRASS SHELLS. PAPER SHELLS. RIFLE CARTRIDGES. LOADED SHELLS. POWDER, SHOT, WADS LOADING I PLEMENTS. FISHING TACKLE, etc. And I invite my friends and the public to cal and examine my goods. I am prepared to load shells at the shortest notice; will give same raj personal attention. All of which I guaranty to sell as low as the lowest. H S. IcALPIS, 31 WHITAKER STREET. INSURANCE. The Savannah Fire ami Marine Insurance Company. PAID UP CAPITAL - $20(1,001). HOME OFFICE, No. 97 BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, - GEORGIA, WILLIAM GARRARD President, LEWIS KA\ T TON Vice President, W. 11. DANIEL Secretary, DIRECTORS: Herman Myers. George J. Baldwin. John L. H.am mood, Andrew Hanley. J. B. Dcckworth, I. G. Haas. Samitei. Meinhard, L. Kayton. J. H. Estili, David Wells. C. R. Woods. W. H. Daniel. Willliam Garrard. DRUGS AND MEDICINES. TO THE PUBLIC! I have this day purchased the entire stock of Drugs and Fixtures contained in the store on the southeast coruer of Whitaker and Wavu streets from Dr. J. K. HAITIWANGER, where I expect to continue ths business, and would respectfully soLju a portion of the patronage of my friends a. the public An experience of twenty-five years in the business, fifteen of which have been in the employ of R. H. Tatem, of this city, to whom 1 refer all parties, warrant the confidence l have of t tng satisfaction. I shall carry a full supply of all articles usual ly kept in a retail drug store. Special attention paid to prescriptions. Respectfully, q T. SHAFFER. seed om Rust Proof flats, Seed Rye, APPLES, POTATOES ONIONS, CABBAGES, And all kinds of VEGETABLES and FRUITS By every steamer. 25 Cars Oats, 25 Cars Hay, 50 Cars Corn. GRITS, MEAL, CORN EYE BEAN, PEAS, and feed of all kinds. 155 BAY STREET. Warehouse in S., F. & W. R’y Yard. T. P. BOND & CO. HOUSE ANl> SIGN PAINTING. T. I BROUGHTON & BRO., House, Sign and Ornamental Painting, --DEALERS in— Paints, Oils, Varnishes, BRUSHES. GEASS, Etc.* Estimates furnished on application. Hardwood finish and polishing a specialty. Knights of Pythias' Building, 44 1-2 Bar nard Street, Savannah, Ga. Country Orders So 1 icitcH HARDWARE. EDWARD LOVELL & SONS. DEALERS IN Parl-cer and Colt’s Breech Loading Guns. Brass and Paper Shells. Hunting Coats, etc. Cliainbeplin Loaded Shells. GRAIN AN DUROV IMONS. A. B. HULL, Agent Hazard Powder Cos., —WHOLESALE DEALER IN— HAY.GRA.N. RICE, STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. MILL STUFFS of all kinds. Oenuinc TEXAS M RED RUST PROOF SEED OATS. I prices carload lots JIAY and GRAIN. tis . I Prompt attention given all orders and sav ■ faction guaranteed. I OFFICE, 5 ABERCORN STREET. . I WAREHOUSE, NO. 4 WADLEY STREET, W I IJNE CENTRAL RAILROAD. I