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8 K. PLATSHKK CLOSED V P. FAILURE TO MEET HIS OBLIGA TIONS HASTENS FORECLOSURE. Olmstead & Cos. and M. Sternberg: the Principal Creditors Here His Liabili ties Estimated at $15,000, With a Possibility That They Will Double That Amount—Olmstead & Cos. the First to Foreclose. Tho merchants on Broughton street were somewhat surprised yesterday by the clos ing of K. Plataliek’s toy, notions and fancy goods store. Mr. Platshek has been in business in Savannah for twenty years, and it is doubtful if there is any house which is lietter known locally than the Platshek's fancy goods house. For that reason tho failure was a surprise and the astonishment was increased when it was learned that some of the mortgages which Mr. Platshek had given on his stock were foreclosed on Monday morning. The failure is not exactly understood It is known that Mr. Platshek has (raid no bills since October, but that he referred all his creditors to his attorneys, who told them to wait: that the concern was trying to pay its debts, and if it were given time it would probably do so. Mr. Platshek was not pushed by any of his creditors here or in the North, but he failed to meet his ob ligations, and on Monday morning C. H. Olmstead & Cos. foreclosed a mortgage foi ls,Boo. The amount given in the fore closure though was only #-,507 I.'!. A few hours later .1. Weiman <fc Cos. foreclosed for $4.7 99, but by thut time tho Sheriff had charge of the store. Platshek’s mortgages, according to tho record, areas follows: C. H. Olmstead & t V>., $0,800: Morris Sternberg, #2.300; J. B. Newton, #300; Salomon Cohen, #-50; J. K. Weiman A Cos.. #42710, and again for S3OB 38: E. S. Jaffrev A Cos., $2.080 50; Ballin Bros., SIOB :18. The last two creditors are New York houses. The claims of Stern berg and Cohen are indorsements of Plat shek's notes to Olmstead & Cos., which will therefore be settled by the satisfaction of the clinms of Olmstead & Cos. The others are independent claims. The house is said to- have failed for $15,000, but some say that his obligations will be double that amount. There are other claims which do not uppear in the list of mortgages. He recently made a bill of #l.2oofor laces in New York and has never settled it. and it is accounts similar to that which will make up the total of the failure. An effort was made yesterday to get a statement from Mr. Platshek, but he could not be seen. GAY DRUMMERS DANCX. The G. O. P.’s Sixth Annual Ball a Bril liant Success. The sixth annual ball of the G. O. P. was given at the Guards’ Armory last night. It was a brilliant affair socially, and in fact in every way ■ was one of the greatest suc cesses that the drummers have ever under taken. There were 105 couples in the grand march, and many guest.- were late in ar riving and joined the dance later on in the evening. There were twenty-four dances on the programme, and it was long alter 3 o’clock when the “Home. Sweet Home” waltz was played, and the musicians laid down their instruments. The grand march began at 0:20 o’clock. Rnd was led by Mr. M. L. Lilienthal and Miss Leflier, followed by the members of the Committee of Arrangements and t heir ladies Mr. H. M. Boley with Miss Josephs, Mr. S. 8. Einstein with Miss A. Lilienthal, Mr. A. Barnett, Jr., with Mrs. Barnett, and tue members of the Reception Commit tec Mr. F. A. Weil with Miss Frank,'.Mr. A. M. Lef fler with Miss H. Einstein, and Mr. W. 8. Byek with Mis, Sonnenberg. There was a large nutnbt r of guestsfi-hm out,'of town. Among the ladies were Mrs. and Miss Landhauer, of Jacksonville; Miss Aarons, of New York: Miss Kichberg, of Atlanta: Miss Solomons, of St. Paul; Mrs. and Miss Josephs, of Newark, N. J.; Miss Haiman, of Atlanta, and Miss Sonnenberg, of New Haven, Conn. Mauv of the cos tumes were rich and elegant. The supper was served by the ladies of the St. John’s Church Reitory Society and was an elegant affair. Everything con nected with the ball was carefully arranged by the committees, and it was voted the most successful that the drummers have over given. The commit. - t es in charge were; Committee of Ahravukme.vts—M. L. Lilienthal, Chairman, 11. M.Boley, S. S. Einstein. A. Barnett, Jr Rf-oki-tion Committee —F. A. Weil, A. M. licfl'ler, W. S. Byek. Honorary Committee —S. Meinhard, J. Ixtvenstein, S. Herman, J. A. Einstein, A. Lehman, M. Deitsoh, 1). Hecht. Mr. S. S. Einstein was floor director. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the News Reporters. The police made six arrests yesterday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Clarence Davis, the seven year-old son of Mr. 1.. B. Davis, was badly burned last night with a Roman candle. The Brunswick pilot lent, Grncie No. 5. arrived here yesterday. Kho will go up on Willink's Marine railway for repairs. Tom Golden und t hose who are charged with him with robbing the Pulaski House wine vault, will be tried in the Superior .'ourt, this morning. It is stated that there are 10,000 bales of cotton in Macon belonging to one house, which will lie shipped to this city as one shipment this wyek. Thp City Court met yesterday and dis posed of a number of minor eases on the criminal docket. Most of them w'ere for areeny and vagrancy. John Williams negro whom young Oscar Marin shot on Monday, was still alive lost night. Maria's case in the Police Court was continued yesterday to await the result of Williams’ injuries. The President of the Union Society has received from J. J. Sullivan, 110 Bryan itreet, |2is SI, one-fourth of the gross re reip'ts of his wine and billiard rooms on Sat arday. Dee. 24, as a donation to the orphans It Betbesda. Policeman Degnan made a very unusual irresl last night. He found the l>ody of a haby lying in a box oil the corner of i ’aim nd Habersham streets Degnan wanted to ripen the box to see whether the baby was white or black, but he said that when he taught hold of tha lid he felt something running down his spine and he let go. He notified the Coroner, and an investigation will be held this morning. Jimmie Morrissy, the little son of Mr. F. Morrissy, who was shot while Handing on the steps of liis aunt’s house on Habersham street watching the fireworks iisplay on Monday night, was in a critical ■ondiiton yesterday. Tile little fellow was removed to bis home, No. 1 leP., Lincoln greet, whore he is attended by Dr. Stone. The bullet, is a 88-calibre sire, and is firmly lodged fat the muscles back of the cheek. It Is impossible yet to remove it, and the wound is likely to prove fatal. Local Personal. J. R. Worcester, of Albany, is at the Screven. B. H. Smith, Jr., of Augusta, was at the Screven yesterday. J. B. Preston, of Augusta, was registered t the Screven yesterday. William W. Goodrich and wife, of New York, are stopping at the Screven. Mis* Jennie Irwin, daughter of Col. Reese Irwin, of Alabama, is visiting Mrs. J. S. Wood. J. Wells Chauipuey, of New York, the artist who is to paint trie portrait of Col. George S. Owens for the Oglethuriw Club, ** at the rscreven. SINGING CHRISTMAS HYMNS. The Christian Sunday School’s Christ mas Festival Last Night. The Sunday school of the Christian church on Bolton street held its Christmas festival last night. The church was very prettily decorated with evergreens and flowers. Buck of the pulpits was a wall of evergreens studded with flowers,and stretch ing across the alcove underneath a graceful festoon was the word “Welcome.” Twigs of evergreen were hung underneath the gas lamps, and the effect was very pretty. The church was filled. Tho children of the Hundny school occupied seats in tho centre (lews. The festival exercise began with the song “Welcome Christmas.” The pastor, Rev. F. E. White, offered the openiug prayer, and then came the recitations. The first was “Asleep at the Switch,” by Master Edwin Itvafs; then dame Miss Lotta Peck with “Observations,” and after that Master Dan Bythcwood declaimed “The Temper ance Sian.'’ “Let the Children Praise Him” was then sung by the school. After the song Miss Nannie Sti obhar recited “Christ mas Eve.” Miss Carrie Smith told how she entertained “Sister's New Beau.” “What the Old Man has to Do” was told by Miss Julia Bythewood. Miss Gertrude Mims closed the series of recitations with “The Little Black Chicken.” One of the pretty features of the festival was the singing of the infant class. They saug very prettily the hymn: Jesus, gentle Saviour. Hoar our earnest prayer; Slake t hese little children AH thy constant care. After the infant class exercise came a di alogue, “The Bunch of Flowers,” hv Misses Mamie leliev, May Fretwell, Lola Fret well and Willie Book. The recitations that followed were: “Old Ways aud New Ways,” by Master Gus sie Carter, “A Powerful Story,” by Master Douglass Strobhar, and "Curfew shall not ring To-night,” by Miss Ethel Gibson. Master Joe Daniels gave a masterly little speech, and after it the school sang “Gaul Tidings! Glad Tidings! O, Wonderful Love!” The closing series of recitations was, “Guilty or Not ■ uiity” by Miss Carter, “The Silver Boat” by Miss Maggie Pollard, nnd “Nobody’s Child” bv Miss Emma Carter. After the song “Ring, Ring the Bells,” Mr. J. Warthen Carter addressed the school Tho closing hymn, “Always Cheer ful," was then sung and "the bene diction was pronounced. The exercises throughout were exceedingly in teresting and the recitations wore well given. The singing by the school was ex cellent. Bupt. Minis in closing the exer cises complimented the children upon the excellent manner in which they had pre pared themselves for the work which they had to do. ROBS TO MEET THE GREEK. The Scotchman Covers the Greek’s De posit and Will Wrestle Hero. Greek George has been anxious to meet Duncan C. Ross, and he hns been given the chance. Ross covered the Greek's de posit with H. C. Bierman, of At lanta, yesterday, and the match will probablv come off here in the next few days, floss says that he prefors to wrestle la Savannah, and In private, for the reason that there is ho suitable place here for a public match. If a place can be secured though, he is willing to wrestle in public. The Greek ma le tnisstatement in Atlanta in regard to Ross’ challenge in Sunday's Morning News: “I tarried in Savannah several days with the express understand ing tuat Ross would make a match with me. I waited for him, but he did not come, aud I knew he ha/1 no intention of meeting me. This is not the first time I have sought a match with Ross. I once challenged him when I was in New Orleans, and he was in Texas, but we did not cotne to gether Again I tried hard to get up a match with him when we were both in Denver. Again in Jacksonville. But Ross was always afraid to meet me, at least that is the inference I draw from his behavior. Now, if Duncan C. Ross really desires to wrestle with me, I will cheerfully make a match with him for #250 a side, just as soon as my match with Muhler is over. lam willing for the match to take place in Sa vannah, Charleston, or Atlanta.” Ross said to a Morning News reporter last night that he Is ready to put up the stakes to day. He knows Mr. Bierman, of Atlanta, whom the Greek named as stake holder, and will put the money in his hands. He is willing to wrestle for #250, or any amount that the Greek may name. He is indifferent as to the style and will wrestle either Gr.vco-Roman or oatoh as-catch-can, a- may bo agreed upon. Ho prefers, however, that the match shall he in private, and the only condition that he names is that the meeting stall take place in six days as he has to leave Savan nah next week. Ross’ friends here are ! backing him strongly, and a good deal of money will be put on the match THE POPE’S JUBILEE. The Concert and Lecture by Bishop Eaid at the Theatre To-Night. Savannah will celebrate the golden jubilee of the priesthood of Pope Leo XIII. by a mnsicale and lecture at the Theatre to-night. A well trained chorus and full orchestra under the leadership of Maj. J. F. Brooks will render several sparkling hymns com posed, by distinguished musicians, especially for the occasion. Besides these there will be ether musical selections given by some of Savannah's best local talent. The lecture on “The Papacy and Leo XIII." bv Right Rev. ]-eo Haid, O. S. 8., will be the special feature of the evening. Abbot Haid, who is the superior of Many help Monastery in North Carolina, and wiis recently appointed Bishop of the same State, is one of the ablest speakers in the Catholic hierarchy of this country, and his lecture will doubtless be an oratorical gem. The subject upon which he will speak is broad and interesting, and will doubtless lie handled in a masterly manner. A great, deal of iuterest lias been mani fested in the entertainment amongst Savan nah’s Catholic citizens, who will do honor to their chief rul r. Tickets for the enter tainment are on sale at, Davis Bros., Con nors and Fernandez', and by the Committee of Arrangements, whose nuhies appear in another column of this issue. Reserved seats may be secured.at Davis Bros', up to (I o'clock this evening. The opening chorus will lie sung promptly at 8 o'clock. The proceeds of the entertainment will lie given to t he Sacred Heart Church. AT THE THEATRE. Miss Balfe In “I’Ue Planter’s Wife" During Next Week. Louise Balfe played “The Planter’s Wife” before a good audience last night. It was not as large us Monday night’s audience, but it was an enthusiastic one, and Miss Balfe was very warmly received. W. M. Wilkison, representing Robert Downing, is in the eitv arranging for Downing’s appearance here next Monday and Tuesday, Jan. Sand 3, in “Spartacus, ’ and probably in “Juiiu Cawar.” Mr. Downing’s success in Dr. Bird’s sublime iragedjnos been phenomenal, i ml is the be.t possible illustration of what tine his trionic ability, when backed by shrewd and judicious management, cau accomplish. The production of “The Gladiator,” iu which he ts seen, is the finest, in a scenic stnse. of anything that is now being pre s.’iited in the legitimate drama. The trage dian’s tour of tee .South has so far been a so. ics of ovations. In Nashville, Memphis uud New Or lea s he has played the largest engagements of the season. The nobbiest line of 25c. Scarfs in all shapes, satin backs, at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers, 1(53 Congress streel, opposite the Market. I Lehltuchen. Lebkuchen. at Strauss Brut.’ THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1887. THE FEAST OF ST. JOHN. The Maeonic Fraternity Celebrate the Day by a Banquet at the Temple The Masonic lodged of this city celebrated the feast of St. John, the Evangelist, one of the patron saints of the order, by a meeting and banquet last evening at tho Masonic Temple. It was expected that the occasion would be honored with the pres ence of Grand Master John S. Davidson, but owing to an accident to the Central tram he was delayed so long that he could not reach this city in time, and therefore returned to Augusta. Every preparation had been made to receive and entertain him in Savanuuh’* proverbial good style, and nfuch regret was expressed at his unex pected absence. The Reception Committee, consisting of Worshipful Masters Frank D. BloodwortU and \Y S. Rockwell, and Past Masters William Duncan, Thomas Ballantvne and Henry Bartlett, was in waiting at the denot when the news was received thut Brother Davidson was delayed by an accident at Millen, as it was reported. An application was made for a special engine, which wus promptly responded to by the railroad au thorities. A dispatch had been sent to Millen to bring the brother on a special schedule, when it was discovered that he had returned to Augusta. A special committee of Solomon's Lodge, No. 1, the senior Masonic body in the city, was opened at 8 o’clock p. in. in due form, with the following officers: W. M.--W. Bro. J. R. Baussy, of Solo mon's Lodge No. 1. ,S. W. —YV. Bro. W. A. Walker, of Zerub bahel Lodge No. 15. J. W.—YV. Bro. J. E. Mallery, of Clinton Lodge No. 54. S. D. —P. M. Clarence S. Conuerat. J. B. P. M. J. A. G. Carson. 8. B.—P. M. 11. Bartlett. J. B.—P. M. Joseph Phillips. The large lodge room was crowded with the members of Solomon’s, Zerobbabol, Clinton, Ancient Landmark and Landrum Lodges, and visiting bretoren. After the lodge was opened, YV . M. Saussy stated that :he purpose of the meeting had been called to receive the Grand Master, who had been invited to honor the celebration with his presence, but be regsetted to have to state that the Grand Master had been prevented from attending by a rail way accident, which delayed the train too long to allow him to arrive in Savannah in time to meet with the brethren this even ing. The Worshipful Master then requested J. G. Warden J. H. Estill to preside, aud that officer took the gavel and presided over the deliberations of the Lodge, and when it was about to close called upon W. M. Rockwell to perforin that duty. The lodge was then closed, and the breth ren formed in a procession ami marched to the large public hall on the second floor. Past Master Harmon, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, called the brethren to order and a prayer was offered by Rev. Brother J. E. L. Holmes, after which the evening was sjient in social inter course. The menu was as follows: MENU. HOT DISHES. Coffee. Stewed Oysters. COLD DISHES. Turkey. Ham. Tongue. SALADS. Chicken. Lobster. Potato. RELISHES, Cranberrv Sauce. Tickles. Celery. Bread. Crackers. CAKES. Pound. Sponge. Layer. Assorted Cakes. FHUITS. Oranges. Apples. Bananas. Grapes. Ambrosia WAGES. Cork—Spiritus Fprmenti. Wine —Veuve-CUquot, Yellow Label. Otir—Symbolical. Tbe tables were elegantly served under the direction of the ladies of the Methodist Parsonage Aid Society, who provided the entertainment for the Committee of Ar rangements. After partaking of the re freshments,.the toads of the evening were announced and responded to. THE TOASTS. 1. The Grand Lodge of the State of Geor gia. 2. Masonry in Savannah, Past and Pres ent—R. W. J. G. W. J. H. Estill. 3. Masonry in Savannah; Modern Im pressions—Bro. Gaza way Hartridge. 4. The Coinmaudery—Sir Knight A. Pratt Adams. 5. The Chapter—H. P. Thomas Ballan tyne. fi. The University of the Science—Rev. Bro. Charles 11. Strong. In respou.se to the first regular toast, Brother Alex. H. MacDonell. Secretary of the committee, read the following dispatch from the Grand Master; Ai’oitsta, Oa., Pec. 27. 1887. Jlou. J. R. .SVxttssv, II !/., Sarunnnh: An unfortunate run-off detained the Augusta train two hours, and after diligently try ing to arrange for some connections at Milieu, it is fouud impossible to reach Sa vannah. My regrets are profound and X beg to express them, and to hope that the pleasure I anticipated from n meeting with my brethren is only deferred. May the patron saint, whose day you celebrate, guide with special favor the Masonic footsteps of the coming year and crown the venerable mother lodge and all her sisters with a prosperity as bright as the meridian sun of jour present refreshment hour. John 8. Davidson, g. M. Among the speakers of the evening other than those mentioned were W. M. J. R. Saussv, W. M. T. H, Potter, of Swaitiesboro I-edge, P. M. U. J. Nunn. P. M. William Duncan, and Brother A. H. MacDonell. The Masonic quartette furnished the music for the meeting and at the banquet. Tlie occasion was pronounced by all who participated as perfect in every detail. At 11:45 o'clock tlie chairman called upon Rev. Brother Holmes to pronounce the benedic tion, after which the brethren dispersed. SECRET SOCIETY MATTERS. The Order of Golden Chain Elects Officers for Next Year. Savannah I-edge No. 72, Order of Golden Chain, held its meeting lu.4t night and in stalled the following officers: Commander —H. S. Dreese. Vice Commander —W. E. Swanston. Assistant Commander—F. H. Williams. Past Commander —John F. La Far. Prelate —F. H. Marshall. Secretary—E. F. Cunningham. Collector —W. I). Thomas. Treasurer —C. Y. Richardson. Guide—C. V. Suedeker. Guardian —H. A. Ernst. Sentinel —J. G. Swanston. Trustees—H. S. Dreese, F. H. Marshall, W. B. Metzger. THE COLORED FREE MASONi. The Grand Lodge of Georgia Holds Its Annual Convention. The Grand Lodge of Colored Free and Accepted Masons met yesterday in animal session at their hall on Bay and Lincoln streets. A large number of delegates was present. The Grand Lodge has now thirty - tive subordinate lodges, all in fine working order. Tbo following officers were elected for the ensuitig year: Grand Master—A. K. Desverney. Deputy ii. M.—G. 11. Dwells. Senior G. W.—W. E. Terry. Junior G. W.—F. W. McCarthy. Grand Treasurer—l M. Douse. Grand Secretary—J. H. Deveaux. Grand Chaplain—A. Harris. Senior Grand Deacon—Janies Blue. Junior Grand Deacon—R. B. Hodges. Senior Grand Steward—B. Keith. Junior Grand Steward—J. W. Cum mings. Grand Pursuivant—J. F. Brooks. Grand Marshal—J. 8. Habersham, Jr. Grand Tiler—William Bowen. Take advantage of reduction in price* of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous," northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. iTHE JASPER FESTIVAL. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE’S AP PEAL FOR FUNDS. A Can vans of the City to Begin This Morning SIO,OOO the Least Amount Required for the Celebration —The IJBt of Committees and the Districts That They Will Canvass— The Executive Committee’s Address. The sub-committees of the Jasper Festival will get to work this week in earnest. The Finance Committee will begin a canvass of the city this morning. A large sum of money will be needed and tho management of the Festival asks that the citizens contribute liberally. The minimum sum which the committee asks for is SIO,OOO, but it desires to raise $15,000 and as much more as it can. This amount is needed to make the Festival what the management is anxious to make it,the biggest celebration that Savannah has ever bad. Its success depends upon the manner in which the citi zens respond to the Finance Committee’s ap peal. The committee expects that the sub scriptions will be characteristic of Savan nah. Chairman Flannery has appointed the following sub-committees, and they will be gin a canvas of the city this morning in the districts to which they are assigned: Banks, Bankers and Railway Companies —S. P. Hamilton, H. A. Crane, I). R. Thomas. Merchants on Bay street east of Bull and cross streets to Bryan—F. D. Bloodworth, W. 11. Datiiel, C. R. Herron, George J. Baldwin, James E. Grady, J. F. Minis. Bay street west of Bull and east of Mont- f omerv and cross street sto Bryan—J. W. 'retwell, M. Deitsoh, P. Brennan, L. Kay ton, R. ti. Gaillai and, A. Ehrlich. Bryan, St. Julien, Congress and cross streets to Broughton, east of Bull to Haber sham—M. J. Solomons, F. M. Hull, Dennis J. Murphy, C. A. Reitze, John J. Sullivan, P. J. Fallon. Bryan street, etc., and cross streets to Broughton, west of Bull to Montgomery— D. L. Falk, A. 1L Fawcett. G. Eckstein, George Parrish, George Gemutiden, J. S. Collins. Broughton street east of Whitaker to Habersham and cross streets to South Broad—l. M. Frank, John Crohan, Dr. Ulmer, Gustavus Fox, John L. Hammond, J. B. Fernandez, J. P. Williams, A. S. Nichols. Broughton street west of Whitaker and cross streets to South Broad to Montgomery —S. YY T . Branch, John R. Young, F. W. Dasher, D. P. Myerson, C. S. Woods, C. P. Miller, Daniel Hogan, David YY'eisbein. Habersham street and east and north of Broughton street —S. Klsinger, George F. Byrnes, John Kelly. West c f Habersham street and east of Montgomery south from South Broad —YY r . Scheihing, Charles Seiler, John Lynch, V. S. Studer, C. Y. Ham, J. F. Joyce. Mont gomery street and west and north of Broughton street and Zubly street—Martin Cooley, J. P. Daly, Lawrence Kelly. Montgomery street and west and south of Broughton and Zubly streets —E „J. Keif fer. YY T . Diers, T. J. O’Brien. Habersham street east and south of Broughton—YV. F. Reid, M. Helmken, John Juehter. Attorneys, City, County and Court officers etc. —B. A. Denmark, H. C. Cun ningham, A. M. Martin, Jr., A. R. Law ton, Jr. The Executive Committee has issued the following address to the public: To the Citizens of Savannah: Tlie Finance Committee appointed by the chairman of the General Committee of citizens having charge of the arrangements for the pro posed Jasper Festival, has l/een divided into a number of sub-committees to solicit subscrip tions to defray the necessary exjienses of the undertaking. It is estimated that SIO,OOO in tbe way of voluntary contributions will lie required to carry out the plans proposed for the festi val, and as the aim aud object of the enterprise is to cause a large ntimoer of people to visit our city, anu thereby lienetit its trade,eta'., each citizen should contrihme his proper share to ward making tbe festival a success. The gentlemen serving on these sub-commit tees, to solict subscriptions have no greater interest in the enterprise thau their other fellow citizens’ should have, anil it is therefore earn estly requested that each citizen, upon whom they call, will meet them in a generous way with a liberal and prompt contribution and not to tax their time and practice by asking them to “call again.” The festival having lieen decided on by a large and representative body of citizens, it becomes the duty of each one to do his par! to aid theenterprise.and not to shirk his responsibil ity to the community of which he is a member by forcing other citizens to do more than their share in order to make good his delinquency, which, if not done, might result in failure to tho undertaking. The success or failure of the festival rests with the business men of Savannah. The former is certain if those who are likely to he most ben efited do anything near their duty, as it is reas onably certain that them are other citizens, who cannot look for any direct benefit from the fes tival, but who have enough public spirit to do the balance. The citizens in the named districts, etc., w ill tie waited on by the gentlemen named for that dutv on and after Pec. t's. 1 <B7. The address is signed by the Executive Com mittee: Win Oarrard. Chairman: K. M. Green, P. W. Muldrini, John Screven, (4. V. Mercer, J. R. Dillon, Herman Myers, John Flannery, K. E. Lester. E. A Weil. R. H. Anderson, C. H. 01m stead, J. F. Wheaton, W. W. Gordon, S. Guck enhcimer, H. M. Boley and T. I). Rockwell, Sec retary. Secretary Rockwell was busv yesterday and last night sending out notifications and blank subscription lists to the various com mittees. The work of the general and sub committees from uow on will be prosecuted vigorously. Secretary Rockwell will Lave bis office hours at the committees’ head quarters from 9 until 2, and from 4 uutil b:3O o'clock. A telephone, No. 24, Iras been placed in the Secretary’s office so that com munication may be had at any time with the committees’ headquarters. A Correction. Savannah, Dec. 27. — Editor Morning Nines: Your issue of the Dec. 22 stated that the case of Berry Mitchell vs. John O. Smith, for money due him, was dismissed, Mitchell having gone to the penitentiary. The case was one of an “alleged trespass,” and notone for money due, and, in justice to Mr. Smith, I hope you will make the cor rection, and oblige, yours respectfully, (4. E. Bit vans. One of Attorneys for Mitchell. A Very Handsome Oil Heater. The Economist Bath-room Stove, sold h> us, stands far ahead of other kinds. Fo • beauty it is beyond comparison and for ser vice and power in heating notin g equals it. The upper half, made of Russia iron and nickel plate, forms an attractive drum with a flat ornamented top for water. Nothing smaller than our two burner will answerer the manufacturers would con struct it. The Economist, by reason of its large size, will not mince matters, but docs the work quickly. The best is cheapest. Lovell & Lattimoue, Congress street. A 35c. full regular I,allies’ Hose for 10c. at Weisbein’s. Florence Heating St ov zb. We have been r.o busy with our holiday trade that we have quite neglected our Florence Heaters. We wish to explain that they differ from most oil-heating stoves, as they have a removable heating drum, and the stove cau be used for cooking purposes, an i wdl be useful both in summer and win ter. Again, the prices are lower. VVe have certificates from well-known citizens in dorsing our little *2 Stove as sufficient to heat a bath room comfortably. Our $1! lb Stove will do double the work, and our $6 Stove beads the list for a first-claea heating and cooking Stove. VVe have the agency for these Stoves for Savannah and will lie pleased to show them. James S. Silva & Son, 140 Broughton direct. TO TALK OVER THE SCHOOLS. The Superintendent*' Meeting 1 at Macon This Week. The Department of Superintendence of the Georgia Teachers’ Association, will meet in Macon oil Friday. Supt. Baker will rep resent Savannah. The department was organized at tiio session of the association at U’ost Point, last May, with Prof. B. M. Zottler, of Macon, as President, and Mr. E. C. Branson, of Athens, as Secretary. The object of the organization Is to bring the Superintendents of city systems of pub lic schools into more cordial relations and to aid in giving shape to school legislation Of the State. The programme for the day has been ar ranged as follows: 9:30 a. m.—“ls uniformity in the designa tion of grades or classes in city public school systems practicable and desirable ?” ’ 11:30 a. m.—“ Reports of school systems under local laws. What statistics should they contain S’ l p. m.—Noon intermission. 2:30 p. m.—“ How can the Deportment of Superintendence aid in the State Teachers’ Association 1” 4 p. m.—Miscellaneous matters. Hon. J. S. Hook, State School Commis sioner, will be present, and the session promises to be an interesting one. THE DAY IN CHARLESTON. Happenings In South Carolina's Me tropolis City. The Charleston Police Court had forty-six offenders to deal with Monday. Charleston outdid Savannah in that respect. Meyers Green, a young colored man, was stabbed to death on Monday by David Grant, with whom Green had become in volved in a quarrel. The Courtenay memorial which is to be erected in the Charleston City Hall will be erected by contributions The wealthiest and poorest will lie asked to contribute. No design for the memorial has yet been agreed upon. A Valuable Medical Treatise. The edition for 1888 of the sterling Medical Animal, known as Hostetter's Almanac, is now ready, and may be obtained, free of cost, of druggists and general country dealers in all parts of the United States, Mexico and indeed in every civilized portion of the Western Hemis phere. This Almanac has been issued regularly at the commencement of every year for over one-fourth of a century. It combines, with the soundest practical advice for the preservation and restoration of health, a large amount of in teresting and amusing light reading aud the calendar, astronomical calculations, chrono logical items, etc., are prepared with great care and will be found entirely accurate. The issue of Hostetter’s Almanac for 1888 will probably be the largest edition of a medical work ever published in any country. The proprietors, Messrs. Hostetter & Cos., Pittsburgh, I’a., ou receipt of a two-eent stamp, will forward a copy by mail to any person who cannot procure one in his neighborhood. Sweeping Overcoat Sale. Before stock taking we offer our entire stock of Overcoats for men, youths and boys at a reduction of 20 por cent, on our original price marked in plain figures on every garment, which brings a S2O overcoat down to sl6, and so on. As we are manu facturers our original price furnished a fur better garment than our competitors could give for the money, therefore there is a double saving by buying now of the “Fa mous,” northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. You Can Buy Nice Rice at 10c. a quart, Okra and Tomatoes at 10c. per can, 1 Mixed Nuts a* 10c. per pound, Candies from 10c. to $1 per pound. Finest Table Butter 30c. per pound. Good Boasted Rio Coffee 30c. per pound. Strauss Bros. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,” northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. A Useful Gltt. One of those elegant Embroidered Sus penders at Appel & Schaul’s, Ono Price Clothiers, 103 Congress street. Candies. This week we will make a very fine display of Candies. Call and make your purchases of ns. Strauss Bros. Ladies, when you are out shopping stop at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers, and procure one of their Souvenirs. They cost you nothing. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous," northeast ccrner Congress and Whitaker streets. Nothing prettier than those Umbrellas shown at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers, 103 Congress street. Each and every article marked in plain figures, aud strictly one price. Appel & Sc haul. Clothing, Hats and Furnishings. T’would Not bo Wisdom To overlook our handsome display of Diamonds, Watches, Chains, Charms. Bronzes, Statuary, Vases, Clocks, Silverware, Plated Ware, Lem aire’s Opera Glasses, Bric-a Brac, Gold headed Umbrellas, or any of the myriads of useful and ornamental articles which we exhibit in such great variety and auperiority of design and workmanship. If you meditate the purchase of Christmas presents during the present week do not be frightened by the idle fancy that one needs a great deal of money lo enter ut) establishment like ours. Any desire can be.gratified, however modest. We can satisfy "Prince or Peasant,” and are equally delighted to give our best atten tion to the humblest visitor as to the most lavish buyer. We are even glad to exhibit our stock to those who only wish to “look around.” We are here to please the public, regardless of cir cumstances. Our display for Christmaa week is worth seeing, and we invite all to come and look it over. M. Sternberg, 167 Broughton street. Appel & Schaul still have their own Tail oring Department ou the second floor, in order to make any alteration necessary for a perfect lit. The Place To buy Candies, Nuts, Raisins, Apples, Oranges, Cranberries, Citron aDd Currants, is at Strauss Bros.’ Boys’ Corduroy Hats 65c., Gants’ 75c., at Appel Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers. The lasr week to get one of those beauti ful gilt frame pictures with every $25 pur chase at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Cloth iers, 163 Congress street. A 25c. full regular Gents’ Half Hose for 10c. at Weisboin’t. the southern league. The Players’Eeoord for 1837- -Eavan cah’a Place. The official record for the Southern Ijeagne for the season of 1887, has been completed. Owi igto a severe and pro tracted illhoss. President John Morrow del egated the delicate task to Secretary J. H. Reeves, who, at such times as he could spare from his business, has worked up the rec ords. Maul heads the list batters, with Behan, of Mobile, second. Then come Force, Sneed, Kecctus and Andrews, of Memphis. Clinton is twelfth, Hogan about twentieth. Nicholas number thirty-two, with Bradley, Muuuion, Firle and Burks in order behind him. Jack Hayes ranks about the fiftieth aud Feeder eight points behind him. There were eighty-two players in the league. * In batting by clubs they rank: Memphis first, with an average of .352, then Nash ville, Mobile, Charleston, New Orleans, Birmingham and .Savannah, with .284. In fielding the clubs rank: Charleston, Memphis, New Orleans, Nashville, Birming ham, Mobile and Savannah. The right fielders ranked thus: Vaughan, 064; Williams, Hagan, Grady, Kneed, Hines. Black, Kinith, W.. Powell. A., Duf fee, Masran, Dugan, Childs and Maul with .800. Left fielders—Clinton, .917; Glenn, Mc- Aleer, Hayes, Campau, Murphy, Masran and Kent with .750. Centro fielders—Carl, .910; McVey, Reed er, Duffee, Peltz, Black, Pujol and Fuller. H.. with .771. Third basemen—Hayes, J. J., .029; Rec eius, Cartwright, Corcoran, Bradley, Riley Doyle, Flynn, Fuller, H., Pujol and Kins man with .778. Short stops—Cline, .908; Force, Fuller, W., McKeogh, Burks, Crotty, Doyle, Wil liams, Hayes, J., Hutchinson, Riley and Bright with .704. . First basemen—Firle, •.983: Hillery, Powell, J. E., Andrews, Behan, McVey, Cartwright, Brower and Doherty with .928. Second basemen—Geiss, .911; Phelan, Williams, Klusman, Durmeyer, W. Laugh lin, Mannion, Robert, Hayes, J. J., aud Mc- Adams with .776. Pitchers—McArthur, 1,000 (one game): Ewing, .994; Smith, Black, Wedner, Ester quest, Hungler, Webber, McKeough, Burners, Aydelotte, Powell, Smith, Maul, Kelly. Catchers —Childs, .940; Hines, Grady, Nicholas, Vaughn, McVey, McKeough, Crotty, Baker, Wells, Brennan, Knyuer, Dallas, Stallings with .853. The Old Dominion Never Tires. Quite a deal of excitement was created to-day by the announcement that someone here had drawn 815,000 in The Louisiana State Lottery, and there was a general scrutiny of tickets by those who laid in vested. In a short time it was 1 arned that Mr. T. M. Benson, the efficient chief clerk in the office of the Old Dominion S. S. Cos., was the lucky possessor of the ticket.—Nor folk (Va.) Virginian. Nov. 11. Still the Good Work Goes On. Our Christinas sale was a “roaring suc cess.” Pianos and Organs were sold in large numbers and distributed all over the city and country. The rain came down ir; torrents, but this, even this, was not enough to dishearten or deter our tired but williug delivery force from placing every instru ment according to promise. Up to the “wee sma’ hours” they labored faithfully, satisfied that not one of all the array of purchasers would wake to disappointment. Many a bright little eye sparkles with de light ami many a home is radiant with the sunbeams of pleasure in consequence. Stockings too small to hold a Piano or Organ were filled to overflowing from our many other departmente^- - We have replenished our Piano and Organ stock and propose to keep up the good work uutil not a single home in our city remains without the refining influences of music. Pianos, $2 50 weekly; Organs, $1 25 weekly. Monthly or quarterly payments taken. Quality way up/prices way down. Ludden & Bates Southern Music House. A 25c. Hair Brush for sc. at Weisbein’s. Ho for Tybee Island I During the Christmas holidays until Jan uary 2, two trains daily will leave the Sav annah. Florida and Western Railway de pot as follows: STANDARD TIME, i 9:30 A. M. For Tybee. ' ( 3:00 P. M. i 12:10 p. M. From Tybee. ( 5:10 p. M. Round trip tickets 50c., to be had at the cigar store of J. B. Fernandez, corner Bull and Broughton streets, or at depot. Oyster Roasts, ( lam Bakes and ’Coon ami Possum Hunts can be arranged for upon application to the hotel proprietor on the island. Chas. O. Haines, Superintendent and Engineer. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 20, 1887. Please the beys by getting them one of those elegant Overcoats at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers. Oak, Pine and Lightwood For sale by R. B. Casaels, corner Taylor and East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. A 25c. Damask Towel for 10c. at Weis bein’s. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,” northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. A 25e. Neckshawl for 10c. at Weisbein’s. At the Harnett House, Savannah, Ga., you get all the comforts of the high-priced lio els, and save from ilto 82 par day. Try it and lie convinced.— Boston Home Jour nal. A pure linen Damask Napkin for sc. at Weisbein’g. The judges at the Piedmont Exposition decided that our Cooking Stoves and Ranges were superior O' all otheiu We would call your attention to our Vol cano Furnaces, the most powerful heater, and cheaper than any other. Would refer to the following parties, who have them in use: George Cornwell, Col. G. S. Owens, Dr. W. H. Lawton, George Freeman, J. R. Kuus-y, Dr. A. G. Bouton aud others. Cornwell <fc Chipman. A 35e. Children’s Undershirt for 10c. at Weisbein’s. C-’k, Pine and Llg-ntwood, For sale by R. B. Cassols, corner Taylor and East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. A 25c. Rod Twill Flannel for 16c. at Wrisbein’s. Appel & Kehaul, one Price Clothiers, still lead the van. Note their prices. 163 Con gress street. KKAJ, ESTATE, w r. IUMUU. h a ■ MARSHALL & McLEOD, Auction nod General Commission Merchants, —DEALERS IN— Real Estate and Stocks and Ronds 11614 Broughton Street, Savannah, Ga. ATTENTION GIVEN TO RENTING OK j HOUSES AND COLLECTING RENTS. BAKING POWIIKK. Absolutely Pure. This Powder never varies. A man-el of Puritv, Strength and Wholesomenees. More economi cal than the ordinary kind, avid cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test short weight alum or phosphate powders. SoUt only in can*. Roy At, Powder 00., 105 Wall street. New York. LUDIJEN * BATES 8. M. R. Better Late Than Never. To those who may wish to mak e returns for remembrances received, we offer a very attractive line of Novelties at prices which ought to close out our entire stock. We desire to call especial attention to the following goods: Fine Bronzes, Elegant Eugravings. Easels, Cabinets, Music Stands, Bisques, Umbrella Stands, Brass Smokers’ Seta, Wall and Trip licate Mirrors, Shaving Outfits and Trav eling Necessaries; Plush Toilet and Manicure Sets in immense variety; Handkerchiefs and Glove Boxes, Albums, Leather Holders and Easels for Portraits; Work Boxes, Port folios, Purses, Pocketbooks and Satchels, Italian Terra Cotta Figures, Busts and Plaques; Vases, Hungarian Faience and Satin Glassware, in unique shapes; Brass Ornaments, lukstands and Pen Trays; Paper Knives, Thermometers, Ash Cups, Match Safes, Card Trays, and Candlesticks. These goods embrace the richest aud most varied assortment ever seen in Savannah, and if fine goods and low prices are attrac tive, call at once and secure first choice before entire stock is sold. FURNITURE AND CARPETS. HOLIDAY GOODS. Unique and Elegant Pieces for the Hall, Parlor, Library and Dining-room in ANTIQUE OAK, CHERRY AND WALNUT. Luxurious Parlor Suits, Divans, Conversation Chairs, Lounges and Odd Pieces. Rattan Rockers in great variety. Rich effects in Rugs, Carpets, Portieres and Draperies. Durable Styles in Girls’ Tricycles, Boys" Tri cycles, Velocipedes, Wagons, Doll Carriages, etc. We have spared no expense to present the Choicest Goods at Popular and Attraot he Prices, and invito our friends and the public generally to visit our ware-rooms and inspect our HANDSOME DISPLAY. A. J. Miller & Go. DESKS. ■HBKTYLER DESK CO % ST. LOUIS, MO. MAWbutotumm os fin* DESKS, BANK COUNTERS BANK, COURT HOUSE, GOVERNMENT WORKandi tine office •ertftSos, sK>r"-J3 ■'"•w-l—-Best Work and Lowest Pricei jy*®* — Guaranteed. 100 page Ilhut’l Catalognej_Jji^sAevw^rhiied^ieaJ^e^fctj|e7j BTO\ 88. Heed & Barton’s Silver-Plated Spoons, Knives, Forks, Etc. WADE & BUTCHER’S FINE RAZORS, • ALSO— KAMPFE’B SAFETY PATENT ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CARVERS AND STEELS, scissors, pocket knives. Etc. LOVELL & LATTIMORE, Dealers in Bathroom Oil Heaters, House Furnishing Goods and Hardware, SAVANNAH, .... GEORGIA DAVIS DUOS. 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