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8 DRESSING FOR CHRISTMAS THE CITY GETTING INTO ITS HOLIDAY CLOTHES. Show Windows Beginning to Blossom and Christmas Shoppers on the Move Some New Things in Holiday Goods— l he Wane of the Christmas Card. Three weeks from to-day will be Christ mas. The city is already putting on its holiday clothes, and next week it will be a full drew. A good many stores have put out their Christinas goods. Show windows are beginning to smile with everything that the holiday trade suggests and Christ mas shoppers have begun to make their rounds. Next week Saturday, and from then until after New Year’s, the merchants will have the sidewalks, and then the shopping will begin in earnest. One of the things that will not be seen so much this year is the Christmas can). The custom of send ing Christmas cards grew rapidly for live oi' six years, but twelve months ago the en thusiasm alxiut it began to wane, and this month fashion is setting her face iq another direction. The Christmas card bad a bril liant life. It has showed itself in most roseate tints, with choicest utterances laid, like a phylactery, on its face; but now it will fall into disuse to a large extent. Church people, with whom the custom originated—that is. those who have always observed Christmas as a religious festival —will still continue to use them to convey words of greeting during the holidays, but new devices are being put on the market, which will no doubt be largely sought after. In the lead of these is what can be best termed ribbon tied booklets, lake the Christmas cards they are of all kinds and sizes, and run from a few' cents up to several dollars in price. They are usually made of line paper, contain five, ten, fifteen or more pages, and are tied with ribbon. Many have pictures in them, others only poetry or mottoes. Painted studies on white translucent porcelain are also to lie seen in the book stores among the holiday goods. These A-e new. Heads of famous female characters are mostly produced. “Marguerite,” “Rosa lind,” the “Vicar’s Daughter,” the “’Squire’s Daughter” are favorites. The last is very prettily painted in a bright gold brown. The style in Christmas gifts changes as does the style in dress, and the pretty Christ mas card has about had its day. Broughton street was thronged yesterday and the early holiday shoppers were out iu force. There was not so much buying though as there was looking. Most of the buying w ill be done later on, and the holiday trade will not be at its height before the middle or last of next week. The season is later than usual, but merchants hope for a brisk trade when it does open. COTTON LAYING LOW. French Politics Have a Depressing Effect on the Market. The spot cotton market has been com paratively quiet during the last two weeks. There has been a lack of orders with ex porters, which is rather remarkable so early in the season, as the demand heretofore has never slacked until just before the holidays. Prices, however, are very well maintained and were advanced 1-ltjc. last week. Factors are at present holding for another l-16c., showing at all events that the stock is well in hand, as the demand is not at all up to the stock offering. Of the total stock offering, there are about 96,000 bales out of a stock on hand of 141,600 bales. The lull in the demand is at tributed to the political disturbance in France, and in fact to the disturbed condi tion of affairs throughout Europe. Yesterday the local market was very dull, only 46 bales changed hands during the day. The Bradstre t report was made public yesterday, and they estimate the present crop at 6,480,000 bales. The esti mate fell like a block of ice on all the mar kets and caused a very dull feeling to pre vail. Prices in controlling centres went off considerably. BradxlreeVg estimate is 180,000 bales higher than that of the Agricultural Bureau, and is fully 200,000 bales over that of the Cotton World. This small discrepancy would, of itself, have no weight, as the receipts are fully 500,000 bales greater than last season, and the demand for export and home con sumption lias also increased, so that, tile cot ton in sight at the ports shows a shortageof 120,000 bales compared with last year. For the [last three weeks the total receipts show a steady and marked falling off. On the New York market everybody is a “bull,” and a larger volume of business has lieen done by outside speculation than for several years. WITHOUT A PASTOR. The Independent Church Closed for Want of a Preacher. There will be no service in the Independ ent Presbyterian church to-day as there is no pastor to officiate. The trustees author ized the committee, which was appointed to act in conjunction with them in securing u new pastor, to provide a preacher for one Sunday, but the committee wus unable to do so on account of the shortness of time, 'file church will be closed to-day, therefore, but arrangements will be made to have service there next Sunday. The committee hail a meeting last night for the pur pose of talking over the situation. It is not even discussing a permanent pastor now because of the trouble in the church, which would probably bring down upon any preacher who came here with the prospect of remaining permanently the severest of criticism which might result in more com plicated divisions than now distract the congregation. The committee will there fore endeavor for the present, only to secure a temporary jiastor wit't the hope that a few months from now the members will be in a frame of mind to discuss anew pastor without reference to the present troubles. Central Railroad Changes. Mr. Clif O. Nungezer has been appointed city ticket agent of the Central Railroad, in charge of the Bull street and depot ticket offices. Mr. Nungezer has been in the office with Mr. J. C. Slniw for nearly five years, and Ills promotion is due to his effi cient service. Mr. Shaw will take up again his work as general traveling passenger agent, which has been bis regular position, though he has had charge of the ticket offices. His headquarters will be in St. Louis. Mr. Charles Dowell Ims been ap pointed Mr. Nungezer’s assistant. Trinity Church’s Purchase. The trustees of Trinity Methodist church yesterday concluded a transaction by which they have secured the property in the rear of the Sunday school building. The prop erty consists of a number of small wooden houses on President, York and Jefferson streets, belonging to the heirs of the late William Remshart. This purchase gives the church the possession of the entire block, and is the consummation of a long desired purpose. Is Consumption Incurable? Read the following: Mr. C. H. Morris, Newark, Ark., says: “Was down with Abecess of Lungs and friends and physicians 6 renounced me an Incurable Consumptive. egan taking Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made.” Jessie Middlewart, Decatur, 0., says: “Had it not been for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption I would liave disa of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health.” Try it. Sample bottles free at Lippiuan Bros’ drug store. CHAT ABOUT THE STREETS. Liberty Street Property Owners Kick Against Paving One Side. Now that the City Council has determined to go ahead with the paving of the streets, the question that arises to bother it is what streets shall be paved first! The Street and Lane Committee had about settled on Lilerty street, and determined to pave thirty feet on the north side, but the property owners protested. Those on the south side declared that they would not pay their assessment if only the north side is jiaved. The Street and Lane Committee is confident that, the assessment could be collected, but does not want to start out with a lawsuit, and keep the city’s money tied up until it can be settled. There are a number of charity institutions on Liberty street, too, which could not be assessed, and the committee does not want to touch that, street, therefore, if there is going to be any trouble over it. In discussing other streets various ones were suggested by different Aldermen, and .finally the committee decided to advertise for bids on Jones and Harris streets. The bid calls for a strip GO feet wide in the center of Jones street, and, should it be paved, it is probable that grass would be planted on both sides of the pavement between the curbs and the sidewalks. This plan has not been formally adopted, however. The com mittee is more anxious to pave Liberty street than any other, and it may effect a compromise with the owners by which a roadway on each side of the street will be paved. The work of paving will not begin until after the holidays, when Congress street and a part of Bull street will be paved. It will not take long to finish them, and the com mittee desires to have other work ready for the contractors by the time they have com pleted those two streets. READY FOR THE COUtiTS. Two Hundred Witnesses Summoned Before the Grand Jury. Monday morning the old Court House will look like it does on f lection day, for every room and corridor will be filled, and the crowd around tho building will remind one of court day in the country. Both the City and Superior Courts will meet, but only a comparatively small pail of the crowd will do in attendance on the City Court. It is the Superior Court which will draw them aIL Fifty-four warrants have been turned over to Solicitor General dußignon, and with them in hand he will give the grand jury something to do. About 200 witnesses have been summoned to appear before that honorable body and testify as to crimes committed. Ttie criminal docket will be a heavy one and there are more serious crimes to lie atoned for than usual. There will be the usual number ot petty cases and slight offenses, but there are a larger number of murderers, burglars, thieves than is customary and a forger or two will be thrown in. The court will, probably, take up the criminal docket next w r eek unless some civil cases of great importance should urge its immediate attention, and there w ill be some very interesting trials before the week is over. The big cases will not lie likely to come up now, as the court would prefer to try the smaller ones, and get them out of the way. THE BAZAR OF ALL NATIONS. An Entertainment, Which Fromises to be a Great Success. The bazar of all nations for the Episcopal Orphans’ Home Building Fund will open on Tuesday evening at the Catholic Library Hall, oil Drayton street. The ladies of the Hoard of Managers and their friends are working with great energy, and from pres ent appearances the fair will be a brilliant success, and it is to be hoped will yield suf ficient profit to pay all balances due on the beautiful new building, now nearly com pleted. Anew and distinctive foature of the fair will be that each booth wili represent the wares and costumes of a different nation. The decorations will be the national colors, and the ladies will dress in the peasants’cos tume of the nation represented. The dif ferent countries represented will be Amer ica, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy and Janan. Our citizens liavo contributed liberally to this noble charity, and the prospects for the success of the enterprise are very bright. THE NII.W JAIL MUDDLE. The Alterations About Complete and the Building to be Accepted. It is probable that the new jail will be re ceived by the County Commissioners in a few days. All of the alterations which were suggested by the architect have been carried out and the steam heatiug apparatus was tested yesterday. The County Commissioners will meet as soon as they are officially notified that the jail is ready to oe delivered and the jail mud dle will probably be adjusted. The Commis sioners are anxious to obtain the jail as sixin as possible for the old one is crowded and it is impossible to toko the proper care of nearly seventy prisoners when they have to be crowded into thirty-three cells. The prisoners are more anxious thou any one else to change their boarding house. Their effort to escape having proved futile they wish to be transferred to more roomy and comfortable quarters. THB CITY’S HEALTH. Statistics From the Health Department Recorus. The statistics of the mortuary depart ment for the past week show a total of 17 deaths —t> of white people and 11 of colored —during the seven days ending Friday night. Five of these were of children under 5 years of age. There was but one death over 00 years, and the largest number was between the ages of 30 and 40 years. The old colored woman Maria Steel, who died at 115 years, brought up the average by her extreme old age. The annual death rate per 1,000 for the week was 11.0 for whites and 30 for colored. The causes of death were as fol lows: Inanition 1, abscess 1, congestion of the brain 1, cancer 1, consumption 0, dropsy 1, old age 1, pneumonia 1, typhoid pneu monia 1, undefined 3. Its Nineteenth Anniversary. The Trinity Sunday-school Missionary Society will celebrate its nineteenth anni versary to-night at Trinity Church. The exercises will consist of music anil recita tions, the reports of the officers and an ad dress by the pastor. Dr. 8. A. White is Superintendent of the school, and is mainly interested in the direction of the exercises. Died in Liberty County. Capt Andrew J. Hughes, of Liberty county, died at his residence in that county on November 30. The deceased was, about twelve years ago, Superintendent of tho Bethersda Orphan Homo, and was well known in this city. “Blood Will Tell." Yes, the old adage is right, but if tho liver is disordered and the blood becomes thereby corrupted, the bad “blood will tell” in diseases of tho skin and throat, in tumors and ulcers, and in tubercles in the lungs (first stages of consumption) even although tiie subject be descended in a straight line from Richard Coaur de Lion, or the noblest Homan of them alt. For setting the liver in order no other medicine in the world equals Dr. Pierce’s “Holden Medical D scuv ery.” Try it, and your “blood will tell” tho story of a wonderful efficacy. THE MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 4. 1887. RIVER AND HARBOR NOTES. Happenings Among the Shipping and Along the jjyharvea. Messrs, 11. 8. Cosulich & Cos. cleared yesterday the German bark Ludwig for Liverpool, with 2,178 casks of spirits tur pentine, measuring 111,803 galloos, valued at #37,342. Cargo by Messrs. Paterson, Downing & Cos. Messrs. Wilder & Cos. cleared yesterday the British ship Ceylon for Liverpool with 3,355 bales of upland cotton, weighing 1,633,474 pounds, valued at #152,725, and 10,318 white oak staves, valued at $660; total valuation of cargo $153,385. The British bark Memlo was cleared yes terday by Messrs. Richardson & Barnard for Liverpool with 3,125 bales of upland cotton, weighing 1,405,478 pounds, valued at $143,544, and 1.122 sacks of cotton, weigh ing 154,200 pounds, valued at $1,035; total valuation of cargo $144,579. Capt. Andrews of the British bark Valona is in the city, his vessel having arrived yesterday at Tybee from Liverpool with a cargo of salt This is Capt. Andrews’ first visit this season, but he is an eld and well known trader here. There are several vessels belonging to his lino, of which he is the commodore, at present in port loading. Mr. Bewail, of Bath, Me., isatthe Pulaski House. He is the owner of the schooner Carrie A. Lane which put into this port some days since leuking, and with her crew pretty well exhausted from their labors while on a voyage from Tuspan, Mexico bound for New York. Mr. Bewail has de cided to send the vessel on in charge of a powerful tug, and has supplied her with a wrecking or steam pump to keep her free. PASTORS ON THE MOVE. The South Georgia Methodist Confer ence to Meet Next Week. The South deorgia Methodist Conference will meet in Sandei-sville next week and the pastors w ill then be assigned to the charges they are to retain for the next year. There will certainly be one Methodist minister re moved from Savannah, and there may be more. The rule of the conference is to appoint a pastor to a charge, either a station or a circuit, for one year. He may be reap pointed for three successive years after the expiration of his first year, but at the end of the four years ho must go to some other charge, it v. T. T. Christian has been at Trinity church for four years and he must now move somewhere else. It is uncertain where he will go, but his frieuds are urging his appointment as Presiding Elder of this district. Whether the conference will move Revs. Wynn and Wardlaw remains to be seen. They have not served here for four years yet., but as the appointments are for a year only they may bo given other charges at the pleasure of the presiding Bishop. There is nothing of special importance to come up at the meeting of the conference other than the dispostion of the pastors and the con sideration of missionary matters. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the News Reporters. The Georgia Historical Society will hold its December meeting to-morrow night. The annual renting of the pews in Christ church will take place to-morrow between 10 and 2 o’clock. Friendship Lodge No. 54, Imperial Order Sons of Israel, will meet this afternoon and nominate officers for next year. There were only two aiTests yesterday, both for disorderly conduct. Between 5 o’clock in tho afternoon and midnight not a single arrest was made, a remarkable thing for Saturday night. Sergt. Lee attributes it to the tightness of the money market. The bond for the fulfillment of tho con tract for paving Congress street with asphalt, was signed yesterday. The sure ties are Dr. J. J. Waring and J. C. Row land ,Esq. It is hoped that that important business street will be improved at an early day. The chimney of a house at West Broad and Joachim streets caught fire about 8 o’clock last night and blazed up brightly. It attracted a large crowd of people, who thought Yatnacraw was on fire again. The tire was put out without calling for the de partment. TRACING A LICENSE. The Document that Corp. Davia of New Hampshire Picked Up. In yesterday’s Morning News the fol lowing brevity appeared: Corp. Charles Davis, Dover, N. H., writes to the National Tribune that he has in his posses sion a marriage license and certificate made out in Savannah in 1807. for Richard F. Williams anil Mary Miller, which lie found in a house near Rollins, N .C., iu 1864. He will return the papers to anybody to whom they are useful. Judge Hampton L. Ferrill says that that license is an original record of tho Ordi rary’s office. In those days a memorandum was made of the issuing of the license, and after the marriage ceremony was performed it became the duty of the clergyman jier formiug it to return the license to the office. It was then filed away as the record of tho marriage. In very many eases, however, the licenses were never returned and this was one of them. If it should ever be necessary to prove the marriage of Richard F. Wil liams to Mary Miller it could not be done unless that original license was obtained from Corp. Davis. A FIFIY-DOLLAR BENDER. What it Cost Charles Lawson to Go on a Frolic. Charles swore out a warrant be fore Justice Waring Russell yesterday for the arrest of James McDowell. Lawson had about SSO in money and he started out on a bender. McDowell, who was broke, joined him. Ixiwson was very liberal and he set up the drinks repeatedly. He soon got drunk, and while he was under the in fluence of liquor McDowell took him down under the bluff and laid him down to sleep. Ixiwson swore that when he laid down Mc- Dowell went through him and robbed him of S4O. McDowell was arrested, but ho jiositively denied the robbery, and gave bond for his appearance. Local Personal. Gen. Henry R. Jackson has returned to Savannah for the winter. Jacob ltauers. Esq., has returned from Germany, where he went some time ago with his family. Dr. James B. Read and Mrs. Read are home again after an absence of several weeks at the North. Prof. Shepherd. President of the College of Charleston, will lecture before the Geor gia Historical Society Thursday evening on tho subject, “The preseut state of historical study in Europe aud America.” James R. Randall, for a long time editor of the Augusta Chronicle, and later of the Anniston hot Blast, has accepted a lucra tive position on the Baltimore A.erican. Mr. Randall is well known in this city, where lie has many friends who wish him success in his new field of literary labor. Few men are better known in Maryland’s metropolis than the author of “Maryland, My Maryland 1” Electric Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special men tion. All who have used Electric Bitters sing tho same song of praise. A purer medi cine does not exist, aud it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure nil diseases of the Liver ami Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum aiid other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from tho system and prevent us well as cure ull malarial fevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and In digestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satis faction nnirenteed or money refunded. Price .ill - ami 8l per bottle, at Lippnuui Bros drug ■'tore. "THE PLAY'S THE THING." The Coming Week’s Attractions at the Theatre. John F. Ward closed his Savannah en gagement last night. It was not as success ful as it might have been. Mr. Ward is a talented comedian, but he was not well supported and his play is not one that is likely to be a success. The coming week will offer four nights of standard amuse ments. . Marie Prescott. “Ingomar,” which has not been on the stage here since it was played by Mary Anderson, will be presented on Wednesday night. Miss Marie Prescott will appear as “Parthenia.” The drama is one of intense interest ami there is ample scope in the play for the highest order of talent. On Thurs day night “Pygmalion and Galatea ’ will be given with two scenes from Richard 111. This will be Miss Prescott’s first appearance in Savannah. She is supported by Mr. R. D. McLean and a strong company. Miss Prescott is a Kentuckian and Mr. McLean is a Louisianian, a native of New Orleans, tioth Southerners. The engagement prom ises to be one of the events of the season. Rice's Evangeline. On Friday and Saturday Rice’s Evan geline party will be here, and will play two nights and a matinee. The company is too well known to need any newspaper notice. James H. Falser, agent of the company, is in the city arranging for the engagement. Tho extravaganza has had a most remark able run, and it is one of the successes of the dify. Theatrical Gossip. The Mendelsgohn Quintette Club, which played here a year ago, will appear here again on Jan. 21. The club is the same as it was last season, with tiie exception of its vocalist, who is Miss Anne Carpenter, for the past two seasons with the Mapleson Opera Company'. The concert will bo given under lo.'al management. The “Acme D” Company will reproduce “Messmates” at the Theatre to-morrow night. After the play the Savannah Lime Kiln Club will engage in a political debate. OVER IN CHARLESTON. The Day’s Happenings in South Caro lina’s Metropolis City. The Grand Lodge of South Carolina Free Masons -will meet in Charleston Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 13 and 14. Rev. Dr. Schmucker, who attended the Lutheran Synod in Savannah last week is in Charleston, and will deliver an historical address at St. John’s church in that city to day. The Charleston Division of the Order of Railway Conductors held their annual meeting Friday and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: W. L. Discher, Chief; 1,. J. Harris, Assistant Chief; T. H. Simas, Secretary and Treas urer: J. V. Hnrker, Senior Conductor; George H. Cleary, Junior Conductor; G. W. Burris, Inside Sentinel: T. T. Sullivan, Out side Sentinel. L. J. Harris was elected a delegate to the National Convention of the order to be held at Toronto, Canada. Bucklen'B Arnica Salve. The best Salve 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 Lippman Bros., druggists. O. T. Shaffer’s Drug Store. Mr. O. T. Shaffer having purchased the entire stock of drugs and fixtures in the store, corner Whitaker and Wayne streets, invites the patronage of his friends and the general public. Mr. Shaffer lias hail ail ex- Cerience of twenty-five years in the drug usiness, and will devote his entire time to his store, promising the utmost care and at tention to all the demands of his customers. His stock will be fresh and well kept up, and in his prescription department nothing but the purest drugs and medicines will te nsed. All the goods usually' kept in a retail drug store will be found in Mr. Shaffer’s establishment, and his business will be con ducted in such a maimer as to attract and retain customers. Heats Bath-room and Water Also. Our Bath-room Oil Heaters are superior to all others, as they are not made with a drum top, but the upper halt is so con structed as to act with the same result, and to admit of holding a large tin kettle or bucket of water. The Economist is a most attractive and neat affair, is composed en tirely of nickel and Russia iron, with japanned base. It is especially adapted for bath-room use, for the heat is started and stopped at discretion. No wasting fuel. Lovell & Lattimore dealers, Savannah, Ga. 1887. In presenting in another column of this paper our annual list of Toys and Fancy Goods, we beg to state that these goods were selected in Europe last spring from samples of the different manufacturers, and we claim, and do possess, the same identical goods as Northern importers secured through their buyers at the same tune and places. Our goods were shipped “in bond to Savan nah,” without detention in New York other than unloading and reloading. We paid the cash for them in Europe; the Ocean Steam ship Company paid all freignt and charges upon their arrival in New York, added these to their own freight to Savannah, and were paid here on their arrival. The Custom House here ordered the delivery to us upon payment of all duties, and by the time the goods landed in our store everything was paid, even to the very nails in the cases. This is a bona fide spot cash transaction. This fact established—and it is a fact that goods “well” bought are half sold—it is nat urally self-evident that we can, and do, compete with any Northern importers, and they know it. Their “drummers’ ” jaws, that were moving fast before, drop when we show them our foreign invoices, with the American consular certificates at tached, on sight of which they invariably say: “I am sorry; I see I cau’t sell you any thing.” We have this season, on account of the very large stock, the second floor lieiug crowded with Stein way, Gabler and Im ported Pianos and numbers of line Organs, been compelled to secure extra room to show our goods ; therefore have moved a part into the store No. 140 Congress street, formerly occupied by tho “Famous Clothing House.” This move saves our customers the fatigue of going up stairs 15 or ‘lO steins. We have had an “Opening” without any flourish of trunqicts. Although we have lots of these on band, neither did or do we fill the papers with stunnlug advertisements in which Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, Geography, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics and Mythology are conglomerated. This year, 1887, is our silver wedding, being now 35 years connected with good old Congress street, and we are here yet, “Thank God, from whom all blessings flow.” We do not believe in these “Grand Openings.” We iiave heard of some who furnished their lady visitors with soda water and cake down stairs, while the “boys” had a free lunch, with lager beer “on tap” up stairs. The suc cess of such an “Opening” was immense. We are waiting to hear of some where oys ters on the half shell, woodcock and snipe oil toast and “widow cliquot” will constitute the bill of fare. Wo are a progressive race. All we can give you is a hearty welcome, which we extend to you, one and all. Low prices is our rule. “Come and see us.” Schreiner’s Import House. Try our sc. Cigaps. They are fine. J. G. Nelson & Cos. Weisbein will sell this week his fine Dress Goods at greatly reduced prices. WHAT PIANO DID LISZT PREFER? This Important Question Answered by the Great Pianist Himself. The American Musician, April 2d, 1887. March 29, 1887. Mr. John C: Freund, Editor American Musician — Dear Sir: A discussion arose the other evening as to the relative merits of American and European piano fortes. Some held that the American instruments were by far superior, others that the French and German instruments were the best. One gentleman stated that Liszt always used a German piano, while a lady of the party insisted that, while Liszt had a number of instruments in his house, he ex pressed a decided preference for an Ameri can-made piano. The question has been referred to you for settlement. C. P. Byington. Mauch Chunk, Pa. The subjoined explains itself. John C. Freund. Liszt’s Letter to Chickering & Sono. (TRANSLATION.) Messrs. Chickering dt Sons: It is very agreeable to me to add iny name to the con cert of praises of which your pianos are the object. To he just, I must declare them perfect t Perfectissime, superlatively PERFECT). There is no quality which is foreign to them. Your instruments possess in the su preme degree nobility and power of tone, elasticity and security of touch, harmony, brilliancy, solidity, charms and prestige; and thus offer an harmonious ensemble of perfection, to the exclusion of all defects. Pianists of the least pretensions will find means of drawing from them agreeable ef fects ; and in face of such products—which truly do honor to the art of the construction of instruments —the roie of the critic is as simple as that of the public; the one has but to applaud them conscientiously and with entire satisfaction, and the other but to pro cure them in the same manner. In congratulating you sincerely upon the great and decisive success obtained at the Exposition at Paris, I am pleased to antici pate the happy continuation of the same in all places where your pianos will be heard; and l beg that you accept, gentlemen, the expression of my most distinguished senti ments of esteem and consideration. [Signed.] F. Liszt. Rome. New, superb instruments can be seen and tested at Ludden & Bates S. M. H. "Our Meats are of the heat kind, And our Flours are too; Our Butter will suit you all the time. And our Sugar anil Coffee will too. When for Groceries you come down town Don't forget to give us a call. And if you fail to see us on your round. You intend to ray higher prices, that’s all. Slater, Moore & Cos. 188 Congress street. For Christmas Presents at from sc. to $25 articles, there is no place for variety and choice like Weisbeinis Bazar. Numbsetvs Okra and Tomatoes, only 10c. a can, at J. G. Nelson & Co.’s. Canton Ginger, new pack, cheap at J. G. Nelson & Co.’s. Real Lace Handkerchiefs, White Em broidered Handkerchiefs, handsome Fisehus and Scarfs and Centemeri Kid Gloves at Gutman’s. In the Way of Holiday Gifts The individual who could successfully com pile a cyclopedias holding presents pecu liarly appropriate to any and every indi vidual idea would be a providential bene factor to the human race, which annually puzzles its head over this subject. A sou venir should be something of intrinsic value or merit, as it is an evidence of love, affec tion or esteem, and holiday buyers will find in our establishment hundreds of fitting objects and articles, and at prices suited to the scautest or most plethoric purse. We mention some few articles—our immense catalogue scarce covering all : Ladies’ and Gents’ Toilet Sets in oxydized silver, some thing new; a beautiful line of Lemaire’s Opera Glasses, Gold-beaded Umbrellas, a superb line of Ladies’ Gold Watches, every variety and style of Ladies’ Jewelry, an ex traordinary line of Diamond Jewelry, Chains, Lockets, Lace Pins, Rings. Gents’ Gold and Silver Watches, Chains, Charms, and Rings, Diamond Studs, Collar Buttons, Sleeve Buttons, etc., exquisite Bronze and Statuary, a royal display of plated and solid sterling Silverware, (’locks. Vases, etc. As the raffle list for the splendid Diamond Necklace is rapidly filling up, those desirous of chances, or of inspecting it before it is disposed of, should call early. We can duplicate New York prices, and nowhere in this country can there be found a better selected or more varied stock. Engraving carefully and well executed. The Jewelry Palace of the South. 157 Broughton street, M. Sternberg. The bargains in Weisbein’s Bazar will continue until further notice, and many others are added thereto. Choice Maple Syrup, only $1 a gallon, at J. G. Nelson & Co.’s. Go to J. G. Nelson & Co.’s for Gordon & Dilworth preserves and Jellies, Campbell’s Preserves, Mow’s Scotch Jams, Cain’s Scotch Jams. We have a big stock and will sell them low. Handsome goods for evening wear and 12, 10 and 24-button Undressed Kid Gloves, stitched and plain backs, at Gutman’s. What the English Say. The English allude to them as “top coats.” AV e call them Overcoats. It amounts to about the same thing, however, and in this “cold wave” season it is simply a case of “the rose smelling as sweetly under any other name.” We have sold lots of Overcoats during the past week, but the piles don’t seem to shrink a bit. VV’e gave every buyer his good money’s worth, and something over, too. You need never feel ashamed of any of our Coats, whether the finest Satin-lined or the ordinary substantial plain Coat. Every single one carries an air of respectability with it. The prices possibly have some thing to do witn the demand. AVe are not greedy. A very small profit suits us. An Overcoat sold is worth a dozen left over to vs. They’ve got to go in their own season. Don’t think of buyiug an overcoat without seeing us. You might regret it. Plenty of nice Underwear, Hose, correct shapes in Hats. etc. Our line of select suits for Gents, Youths and Boys holds its own, and with some extra “holiday suits” added. The Big Golden Arm, 15!) Broughton street, is the beacon you should stem- toward. Simon Mitchell. Don’t wait for the rush. Go at once and select your Presents at Gutman’s. Don’t forget J. G. Nelson & Cos. are sell ing Raisins, Currants and Citron at rock bottom prices. ~ Try our Canned Goods. Silver Spray Corn, Cream Sugar Corn, Clipper Corn, Sifted June Pea , Leggett’s fine Peas, Leg gett Asparagus, French Peas, Mushrooms, etc. These are some of the finest Canned Goods packed, for sale low by J. G. Nelson &Cos. AV’eisbein continues to sell off his Jerseys at any price, at 25c., 50c., 75c., sl, etc., worth more than double. AVeisbein's English Walking Jackets, Plush AA’raps and all other kinds are con ceded by the ladies as the choicest goods in Savannah, and the prices the lowest. A FINE LINE OF GOODS. What McGrath & Cos., are Offering at Rock Bottom Prices. Janies McGrath & Cos., 19 and VJpj Whittaker street, call attention to the fact that they are giving the public the advan tage of the lowest possible prices on Staple and Fancy Groceries, and wines and liquors. The firm buys largely for cash and by gotting all the discounts thus obtainable, is able to quote prices which less fortunate grocers cannot duplicate, and do not attempt to. Housekeepers should bear these facts in mind and at least call at McGrath & Co.’s and investigate the truth of these asser tions. The members of the firm are not given to splurging, but they mean business just the same, ana get thero every time. They have an established reputation for square dealing and will never be found doing business on any other principle. Houest goods, rock bottom prices and full weight is the motto of the house. Don't be deceived by less solid, but more noisy con cerns. Call once and you will never regret it. Remember the place, 19 and AV hit taker street. SILVA’S OPENING. Fancy China and Glassware on Exhi bition Next Tuesday. Attention is directed to the advertisement of Jas. S. Silva it Son. This firm has set aside next Tuesday, the 6th, as their open ing day, when they will display all their choice holiday stock. They have made extensive improvements in their store the past summer, and promise all who attend the sight of an array of pretty things such as has not been here be fore. Try our fine Roasted Coffee at 30c. It is mixed Rio and Mocha. J. G. Nolson & Cos. Beautiful Scarfs for Gentlemen’s wear at Altmayer’s. Dolls, Dolls by the tens of thousands at Altmayer’s. Full line of Ladies’ Slippers, all descrip tions, just received at Rosenheim’s Shoe Store. Taylor & Carr’s Philadelphia Shoes can be found in every stylo at Joseph Rosen heim & Co.’s. Children's and Misses' Button Shoes in hee and spring heel, cheap ut sl, at Nichols’. An enormous assortment of Silk and Gloria Umbrellas at Altmayer’s. , A most extensive line of fine Stationery at Altmayer’s. Wright & Peters’ Ladies’ Fine French Kid Shoe* can only be found at Joseph Rosenheim & Co.’s. Choice new Nuts, only 15c. a pound at J. G. Nelson & Co.’s. Ladies' Imperial French Kid Button, best in the city at $2, at Nichols’. Holiday goods of every description at Altmayer’s. Boys’ Hats, latest styles and prices, reason able, at Nichols’. French imported Bisque Doli| at Alt mayer’s. Elegant China Cups, Saucers and Plates at Altmayer’s. Patent Leather Pumps and Congress Gaiters, for balls and hops, just received at Rosenheim’s Shoe Store. Nichols has Ladies' Button Shoes, all widths, A, B, C. D, and E, prices $2 50 to $6 50. Ladies’ and Gents’ fancy Slippers at Alt mayer’s. Gents’ fine Hand-sewed Shoes $4 at Alt mayer’s. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s A’clvet and Cloth Embroidered Slippers, jtist received by Jo seph Rosenheim & Cos. Fine imported Majolica ware at Alt mayer’s. Gentlemens’ Smoking Sets at Altmayer’s. When you want a nice cup of Tea get some of J. G. Nelson & Co.’s fine mixture. Joseph Rosenheim & Cos. make a specialty of Misses’ and Children’s Spring Heel Shoes. Infants' Kid Button with tassel, a bargain, at 50c., at Nichols’. Centemeri Kid Gloves 25 per cent, less than list price at Altmayer’s. Guk, Pine and Lightwood, For sale by R. B. Cassels, comer Taylor and East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. Elegant Plush Dressing Sets and AVriting Desks at Altmayer’s. Our Creamery Butter is most excellent. Try a pound. J. G. Nelson & Cos. Health and Comfort. In ail 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 r durability equal to any. The problem is solved. A. S. Cohen, Broughton street, finds no difficulty in fitting his cus tomer. Persons living out of the city can have an accurate fit by sending the 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. Elegant holiday goods at Altmayer’s. A Bargain in Every Purchase, Is the rule of the “Famous,” northeast cor ner Congress aud Whitaker streets. We hold out no inducements in ono 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 tlie retailer's profit, which is at least $2 50 to $5 00 on a suit or overcoat. Beside that, it enables us to have our cloth ing made up and trimmed better thau 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, nnd can thank ourselves for receiving so much of it, by giving the good quality of Clothing for such low prices. Oak, Pine and Lightwood, For salo by 11. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and Hast Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. At the Harnett House, Savannah, Ga., you get all the comforts of the high-priced ho els, and save from 41 to 42 per day Try it and be convinced.—Boston Home Jour nal. Go to Gutman’s for your Holiday Pres ents. Don’t forget to call on J. G. Nelson & Cos., under Guards’ Armory, when in search of flue goods for the least money. LUDDEN * BATES 8. M. H. OUR 111! M OF holiday Goods -A.T New. York Prices SHOES. Sledge Hamer Blows! 1 ‘We owe success to work, not luck. The stalwart blows we’ve always struck. The wedge, LOAV PRICE, was not in vain: We’ve split the rock, HIGH PRICE, in twain.” To Every Purchaser —OF— CHILDREN’S SHOES, AA r e will Give Away a SUNK FULL OF CANDY. Now Is Your Chance To Buy SHOES For Your Little ones at Rock Bottom Prices. Cheaper (for quality)than ever sold. Our store is again packed with SHOES of all kinds and of every description. Come and look at our stock before purchasing your supplies in our line. Riuollect we are still Sole Agents for HOUGH & FORD Ladies’ and Misses’, and the Cithoiic Protectory School Shoes, which kare no equal for the money, in this city, or Ilsewhere. In GENTS’ SHOES, Weare leaders of the met Popular Shapes, at all pi ices, and to ait everybody. Remember even pair of SHOES sold wit a posi tive guarattee. BYCK JROS. . e \ COBNICA 1 CH AS. A. COX, 46 BARNARD ST., GA., - MAJrrFACTCRER U GALVANIZED IRON CORNICES AND— TIN ROOFING IN ALL R BRANCHES The only house using machry in doing work. Estimates for city or country sfc promptly furnished. Agent for the celebrated Swift Metallic Paint. Agent for Walter's Patent Ttn %leg. STEAM LAUNCH! - SAVANNAH STEAM LNDRY, 131 Congress Street Does Laundry work of every descr on j 0 first class style and at short notice. Work called for aud delivered. Customers are protected against loss fl r #, M. PRAGEi, PROPRIETOR. uavisbrosT J ffil OF A PI We cordially invite thee zens of Savannah to call a examine, the elegant Kna Parlor Grand Piano. Alsot Kranich & Bach Grand nc on exhibition at our store We have 25 Pianos of tb most reliable maker? on on floor for our holidaytrade. Don't iorget our facilitiei for tuning, repairig, boxing and shipping aQ d Or gans. /. The Knabe leg* world DA WBROS