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2 FLORIDA'S METROPOLIS. 4"he Marriages oj the Year—Lumber Trade Statistics. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 31.—The “Ul sters," a social club will give a masquerade ball at the Opera House, Jan. 16. Prayer meetings will be held in the Con gregational and other churches next week, every night, in observance of the week of prayer. The following list of marriage licenses issued for the year IHN7, shows conclusively that Jacksonville is a poor place for bache lors—though a good one emigrate to: Uonth. Whitr. Col'd. Total. January. 27 16 43 February 2>) It 34 March 24 14 38 April 26 38 58 May 14 26 40 June \ s> 23 43 July 14 14 28 August 13 10 23 September 13 16 29 October 14 19 33 November 11 23 34 December 16 31 47 Total ill 239 450 Since the marriage record was i ransferred from I he Clerk to toe County J udge’s olllce, Way 30, 1837, licenses have been returned as executed. There were 43,834,536 feet of lumber shipped from this port in 1887,41,684,373 f Olug to domestic |irts nml 2,279,163 to oreign. In 1886 the total shipment was 40,623,851. The total annual shipments for previous years since 1881 are as follows: 1881 68,837,451 1882 6U.641.546 1883 ... 48.610,498 IHB4 37,426,068 1886 .‘18,278,538 1886 40,621,751 J(#7 48.834,586 For the last year there were shipped also from here to domestic ports 105,080 oroso ties, 38,045 bundles and 70,000 loose shingleH, 1,000 cubic feet and 1 00 logs cedar; to foreign ports 983 bundles and 336,190 loos) shingles, and 37,809 latlis. City Health Officer Konwortliy finished to day compilations of the vital statistics for the past year, which are of interest to those looking to Florida as a health resort. The percentage of deaths per 1,000 was only 13.7, or deducting non-resident invalids. 12.4 per chut, per 1,000. The total mortality from consumption is 2.8 per 1,000, end among residents only 1.5 per 1,000. The deaths from malarial fevers bid re markably few. Only one case of yellow fever came within 200 miles of Jacksonville. Sheriff Holland raided a gambling den to-night in Fast Jacksonville and captured seven gamblers. The Criminal Court t.o-day ad journed till Tuesday morning. The Clerk gives notice that jurors and witnesses will only be paid at the film] adjournment of the court. The Western Union Telegraph hoys ap peared to-day in their new and handsome uniforms. MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA. The Entire Issue ot the Road's Bonds §aid to Have Been Sold. Nkw York, Dec. 31. —The Marietta and North Georgia Railway Company, through its General Agent. George R. Eager, per fected the sale to-day of its entire issue of Consolidated first mortgage bonds. Some lew of the bonds had l>een previously sold, nut the bargain of to-day was for 33,51X1,000, which covers every bond authorized undor the mortgage. This is one of the largest transactions predicated upon a Southern enterprise that has been effected in Wail Street for many a day, and demonstrates with what increasing favor Southern secu rities have come to lie regarded in the New York money market. WHO BOUGHT THEM. A million dollars of the bonds were sold to a representative of lon 4kn capitalists. The remaining $8,300,000 Worth were sold to James U. Jack son, a bond and stock broker of Augusta, Ga. Mr Jackson’s purchase was for himself and associates who are composed of New York and Southern financiers. His man agement of the deal even in the atmosphere of Wall street, where large monetary trails actions are common is regarded as an ad mirable negotiation, and secures to him the congratulations of all who are acquainted with the deal. The new' South owes much of her improved credit and rapid develop ment to the enterprising spirit, and in domitable energy of iter best young men, and Mr. Jackson is a worthy representative of that class. TO BK COMPLETED RAPIDLY. The Marietta and North Georgia railroad w ill now tie pushed to completion as rapidly as ready money and a lull construction force can accomplish that end. The narrow gauge of the recent line between Marietta, Ga , and Murphy, N. <’., will at once be made standard, and the extension north ward from Mupphj , N. C., to Knoxville, Tenn.. and also southward from Marietta to Atlanta. Ga , wdll lie built with all possible dispatch. Mr. Eager says he confidently expects to have the entire line finished and amply eqilippi'd in less than eighteen months. This road w ill open up one of the richest mineral regions, some of the most valuable coal fields and by far the most inexhausti ble and varied marble beds of the whole Southern territory, and will constitute the shortest possible line between Knoxville, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga., thereby establish ing quicker and more intimate connection between the West and the South. GEORGIA’S CAPITAL CITY. The Governor Issues A > Order Con cerning Insurance Companies. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 31. —The Governor issued au important, order to-day calling on all insurance companies doing business in this Mate to make the semi-annual returns required to lie made to the Governor. Under the new insurance law the returns must be filed in the executive office within sixty days on penalty of forfeiture of the license to do business for the year. Au executive reward of SIOO was offered to-day for the arrest if Benjamin Ferrell, charged with burning the residence of It. (J. Broadwater Dei - . 23. He escaped from the officers while being conveyed to jail and is still at large. Chief Inspector Simpson is notified that the postmaster at Williamston, Anderson county, South Carolina, w ho was short sev eral hundred dollars in money order funds, I has absconded. The post office is in the hands of his bondsmen. The Governor lias ordered all the depart ments at the capitol closed on Monday and all public business suspended,for New Year’s day will be generally observed here. The receipts at the State Treasury to-day were $40,000. Columbus Chapters. Columbus, Ga., Dec. 31.—Real estate 1 ransfers here for December amounted to marly #25,000. Judge Brooks issued fifty marriage li censes this month. While the afternoon passenger train on the (teorgia Midland road was leaving the Union depot a pair of tracks under one of the passenger coaches jumped the track. No damage wa-done, end only a few minutes delay resulted. Cocoa’s Tragedy. Titusville, Fla., Dec. 31.—Thomas Hardee, who was shot by William Fowler at Cocoa Thursday, survives and may re cover. He tully exonerates Fowler anil de clines to prosecute him. Fowler has been released from jail and has returned to Cocoa to undergo a preliminary trial by a Magis trate. Judge Mershon is his counsel and will ilefeici him in the event of an indict ment, which is not probable. I>r. Pierce's “Favorite Prescription” is not extolled as a “cure-all,” but admirably fulness a singleness of purpose, being a most potent specific iu those chronic weaknesses peculiar to women. TWO ENGINES EXPLODE. One Man Loses His Life Gaa Works the Scene of the Crash. New York, Jan. 1, 1 a. m.— Tfe engine house of the Equitable Gas Work :, was blown to atoms about 11 o’clock to-night by the explosion of the two gas exhausting en gAes. As far as could be learned at 1 o’clock this morning, only one man was killed. The works or the company are uated on First avenui, extending from For ty to Forty-second streets, and nearly down to East river. The engine house was on the south side of Forty-first street. The entire building was demolished, and sur rounding property for blocks was badly damaged. The engineer, who is known to lie killed, was Frank Plaisted. Heisburied in the ruins. Fortunately the explosion did not reach the gas meters of the company, five in number, which are situated on the north side of Forty-first street. The driver of a First ave'iue ear was blown off his car by the force of the explosion. He was seri ously hurt. POLITICS IN MISSISSIPPI. The Legislature to Meet Tuesday Jackson’s Municipal Election. Jackson, Miss., Dec. 31. —The Legisla ture convenes hero next Tuesday. A long and stormy session is looked for. Among the many important questions to lie disj*>sod of are the convict leasing system and State prohibition. It is also probable that a con stitutioual convention will lie called. Delegates are arriving already. There was to have been a grand torch light procession to-night by the Democracta of Jackson iu honor of the Democratic nominees for Mayor and AJdermeii. Jait rain prevented thg execution of the pro gramme. Excitement still runs high. If the negroes do not vote at the election on Monday, as it is understood t hey will not do, there will lie no trouble, but otherwise it is believed that trouble can hardly be averted. A MAIL HACK ROBBED. One Man With a Pistol Runs Things to Suit Himself. New Orleans, Dee. ill.—A speeial from Gibbs, La, to the Timm-Democrat says: “The Gibbs and Homer mail hack was roblied three miles north of here about 2 o’clock this aftefnoon. There were no pas sengei-s on board. The driver was surprised by a masked nia.’ stepping from behind a tree and seizsng the reins of the horses with one hand and with the other covering him with a pistol. The man ordered the driver to throw out the mail pouches, which was done at once. The hack was then al lowed to proceed. The post office at Taylor was also robbed lasl night.” MORE PAY WANTED. The Pennsylvania Road’s Employes Present a Petition. Pittsburg, Dec. 31. — A committee repre senting the freight employes of the Penn sylvania Company met General Manager Baldwin at his office in this city this after noon, and presented a demand for un ad vance in wages and pay for overtime. The committee was cordially received, and in formed that the petition would be con sidered and an answer returned in a few days. Mr. Baldwin says the kindliest feel ing prevails, between the officials of the company ami their employes, and that there will be no trouble in amicably arranging matters. ROME’S DISMISSED SYNDIC. A New Municipal Council Will be Elected Soon. Home, Dec. til. —The Hi forma comment ing on the dismissal of the Duke of Torlonia, Syndic, for requesting the Vicar of Rome to convey to the Pope the city’s jubilee greetings, says that owing to the undue in fluence the clericals haveolitained. it will tie necessary soon to elect anew municipal Council. Mirny newspapers consider that t he government acted harshly in dismissing the Duke. The municipal Council held a private meeting to-day to discuss the situa tion. Stock Brokers Assign. Boston, Dec. Ml.—-Perkins, Dupee & Cos., stock brokers at No. 40 State street, have gone into insolvency. Their liabilities ag gregate $95,256, including #15,705 which is secured on stocks. Their nominal Assets consist of a considerable list of stocks and bonds. The firm has made a composition offer of 60c. on the dollar, payable within thirty days after the offer shall have been accepted. Sumter’s Tragedy. Charleston, S. C., Dec - . 31.—An inquest was liegun to day at Sumter in the case of Trial Justice Haynesworth who was killed yesterday. A large number of eye wit nesses to the affray were examined and the inquest was ad journed until Tuesday next. The case for the State is being conducted by Attorney General Earle. The actors in the bloody drama will be examined Tues day. _ Opening of the Seminole. Winter Park, Fla., Dec. 31. —The Seminole Hotel opened this afternoon, the first train bringing a number of guests. The fast mail added many more, making forty one iu all, which indicates a prosperous season for the Seminole. Danville’s Tobacco Sales. Danvllle, Va., Dec. Ml.—The total amount of leaf tobacco sold in this market for the month of December was 2.700,000 pounds, and for the three months ended to day 8,000,000 pounds. Departments Closed. Washington, Dec. 31.—A1l the Execu tive departments closed at noon to-dav and will not open again for business until 'Tues day morning. The City and Suburban’s Improve ments. The City and Suburban railway’s new buildings, which are to lie used for the company's offices and a passenger depot, are rapidly approaching completion. They are located at the corner of Second avenue and Whitaker street, just opposite the stables erected by tile company last year. Presi dent Johnston expects to complete the re laying of the company’s outside lines with steel rails, and have new passenger coaches and anew locomotive by the opening of tlie summer season. Would it not be well for the company to divide its Montgomery property into lots so as to induce more (jeopleto settle on the “salts ’ and thus in crease the business of the road? Admitted to the Bar. C. L. Palmer, Esq., of Darien, was ad mitted to tlie bar in tlie Superior Court here yesterday. Mr. Palmer lias been con nected with Judge L. E. B. DeLorme, of Darien, for some time, and read, prepara tory to his admittance to practice, in las office. Judge Adams appointed Messrs. \V. G. Charlton, P. W. Mrldrirn and R. R. Richards as the examining board, and they, with Solicitor General dußignoti, conduct ed the examination. ••Mr. Palmer gave evi dence of thorough study and good knowl edge of the law, and he was formally ad mitted to practice. He will locate for tue present in Savaminh. . False F retenses. Venders w - ho by specious representations as to worthless articles for the teeth, induce the unsuspecting to use them fruitlessly or with positive injury to the enamel, should be punished. Buy SOZODONT only, es cape their snares and beautify the teeth. Til ft MORNING NEW.S: SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 1888. NOTES ALONG THE RIVER. Happenings Among the Shipping and Along the Wharves. The British Steamship, Dorset, which wen. Ashore on Tybee Knoll Friday was pulled off oil yesterday morning’s tide by the tug Constitution, and proceeded to sea. Messrs. A. R. Salas & Cos. cleared yester day tlie Norwegian bark. Hesperia, for Goole, with M;100 barrels of rosin weighing 1,406,405 pounds, valued at #11,294. Cargo by Messrs. 8. P. Shutter <& Cos. The Norwegian bark. Mercurius, was cleared yesterday by Messrs. Holst & Cos. for Buenos Ayres for orders with 15,047 pieces pitch pine lumber measuring 413,117 feet valued at $6,200. Cargo by Messrs. Jas. K. Clarke & Cos. Messrs. A Minis & Sons cleared the Brit ish steamship Puerto Requinnfor Liverpool with 4,581 bales and nine half bales of wet cotton, weighing 2,201,049 pounds, valued at $137,565, and 410 tons phosphate rock, val ued at $2,200; total valuation of cargo, *130,765. The Norwegian bark Hubra was cleared yesterday by Messrs. Holst & Cos. for Rot terdam with 3,050 barrels of rosin, weigh ing 928,630 jiounds. valued at $3,317 45, and 1.M48 casks of spirits turpentine, measuring 69,M55 gallons, valued at $24,892; total val uation of cargo, $.’8,199 45. Cargo by Messrs, Paterson, Downing & Cos. The schooner Gertie M. Rickerson, Capt. Anderson, at this port, from New York, reports having passed on Dec 25, iu about latitude 37 45 north and about longitude 74 10 west, an iron spar buoy, which seemed to have been recently painted red above tlie water and black below the water’s edge, witli numbers that were, apparently, No. about twelve or four teen feet above the water line. The current was setting about south southwest when the buoy was seen. THE WEEK AT THE THEATRE. Robert Downing and Katie Putnam to Hold the Boards. “Shadows of a Great City,” closed its en gagement lust night. At yesterday’s znati v nee the theatre was packed from bottom till top, but last night there was the regr’ •Saturday night audience. The engager. ,W was successful, though not as much so as might have been. The company is a strong one, and the play with its elaborate admirably handled scenery, is one of the liest of its kind that has ever been seen in Savannah. Downing’s Engagement. This week will open a full list of attrac tions. To-morrow night Robert Downing will appear as “Spartaeus” in the Glndie tor. Mr. Downing returns to Savannah this year, supported by even a better com pany than the one seen with him last year, it comprises several well known legitimate actors, and is said to be, with perhaps one exception, the strongest, company support ing any legitimate star in this country. Tlie east for the Gladiator to-morrow night will he as follows: ROBERT DOWNING as Spartaeus, William Harris as Fbasarius. Harry Meredith us t'r.msus. Samuel C. Dußois as Bracchiua. Charles Ncvins as Lentil las, Samuel J. Browne as Enomaus. Walter Osmond as lovius. Lincoln Wagenhals as Florus. Lewis Keane as Crixus. Harry Williard as Gellius (J. D. Farnumaa Centurion. K. W. Hilliard as Seropha. P. A. Clinton as .Artificer. Mattie Earle as ..Sonona. Stelly Rees as Julia. Dinriie as the Child Spartaeus. laiuia Hendricks as the .Fighting Gaul. On Tuesday night Mr. Downing will be seen here for the first time in Julius Caesar, supported by the full strength of the Gladia tor Company. Mr. Downing will play Marc Antony, William Harris, Cassius, and Harry Meredith, Brutus. Katie Putnam in “Erma, the Elf.” Wednesday and Thursday nights Katie Putnam will appear in “Erma, the Elf.” It is seven years since Miss Putnam last played before a Savannah audience, but she is still the same Katie now that she was then, and she sings and dances just the same. The play of “Erma” is one pecu liarly adapted to her capabilities, and sli? gives to the character ot a vivacious girl an air of freshness and sp rit, that is capti vating. The story is rather intricate, con taining an original plot, which in it self is a refreshing fact. The dialogue is iu many parts very bright, and not unfrequently very clever. Miss Putnam has been a great favorite in Savannah. She will hardly fail to receive an enthusiastic reception. The Mendelssohn Concert# Subscribers to the Mendelssohn concerts will find a notice of interest to them in an other column. The reserved seat diagram will be open at Davis Bros, for those hold ing tickets next Thursday at 9 a. m. The concert takes place Jan. 21. The “subscribers’ tickets” are about all disposed of. The concerts will undoubtedly be crowd ed, and tho number of theatre parties being arranged will add brilliancy to the occa siou. Costumes dr riijuer will re appear for the first time in the Theatre this season, while the ladies have decided to assist the “no hat” movement, now so popular every where except in Savannah. CHURCH SERVICES. [.Notices of services in other churches a re pub islied by request on Saturday. | Christ Church, Johnson square. Rev. Thomas Boone, rector.—The Feast of the circumcision of Christ. Morning service and holy communion at, 11 o’clock. Sunday school at 3:130 p. m. Even ing service at 4:30 o'clock. On Wednes day evening service at 4:30 p. m. Friday being the Feast of Epiphany service, ad dress and holy communion at 11 a. m. St. John’s Church, Madison square, Rev. Charles H. Strong, rector. —The Sunday after Christmas, morning service, sermon and holy communion at 11 o’clock. Sun ilay school at 4p. in. Evening service and sermon at 7:30 o’clock Service on Wednes day at 4p. m. On Friday, being the Feast of the Epiphany, there will be holy com munion at 7:30 a. m. Wesley Monumental Church, corner Aber eorn and Gordon stri'ets. Rev. A. M. Wynn, pastor.—Preaching and communion service at 11 o’clock and preaching at night, by the pastor. Sunday school at 3:30p. m. Official meeting Tuesday night, and prayer meeting Wednesday night. A full attendance of tlie congregation 18 eomestly desired. Stran gers and citizens cordially invited. New Houston Church, Rev. J. W. Sim mons, pastor.—Preaching, at 11 a. m. and 7:30 t>. m. by pastor. Sacrament after morning sermon. Sunday school at 3:30 p. in. Prayer meeting Tuesday night at 7:30. COLORED. The First Congregational Church, corner Taylor and Habersham streets, L. B. Max well, pastor.—Sunday school at It) a. in. Preaching at 11. Baptism at 13. At 7:45 p. ni. preaching Close of services admin istration of the laird’s Supper. Seats free. First African Baptist Church, E. K. I/ive, pastor.—No prayer meeting. Preaching by the pastor at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 2 p. m. At 3p. ni. communion. At 7:30 p. in. preaching by the pastor. Second Baptist church, Greene square, Houston street, Rev. A. Ellis, pastor.—Ob servance of the annual feast from 6 a m. to 6p. m. Roll cull from 2t04 p. in. Speeial collection for the church edifice fund. Special service every night. Appel & Sc haul, one Price Clothiers, still lead the van. Note their prices. 163 Con gress street. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,” northeast c.rner Congress and Whitaker sir -eta Weather Indications. Special indications for Georgia: RAIN Rain, followed by colder, clearing weather, winds becoming fresh to brisk northerly, with a cold wave. Tlie height of the river at Augusta at 1:33 o’clock p. rri. venter lay (Augusta timei was 8.9 feet—a fall of 1 1 during the past twenty-four hours. Comoartson of mean temperature at Savan nah, Dec. 31 1887, and the mean of same day for fifteen years. . Departure Total Mean Temperati he from the lH#iarture . ! Mnau Since for )5 years Dec. 31. ‘if* —or Jan. 1,1887. 81~0 I 88.0 _ ! 5.0 I- 647.0 Comparative rainfall etatemept: Mean Daily' .Amount Depamire Amount lor for Von 10 Years. Dec. 31. '87.: ! ’ ! 11 I 00 ! - It | -8 71 Maximum, temperature 67, minimum tem perature 83. MEDICAL. Rheumatism According to recent investigation* is caused by exce sof lactic acid in the blood. This acid at tacks the fibrous tissues, particularly in the joints, and cause® the local nianiDotations of the disease, pains and aches in the hack and shoulders, and in the joints at the knees, ankles, hips and wrists. Thousands of people have found in Hood’s Sarsaparilla a positive and im manent cure for rheumatism. This medicine, by its purifying ami vitalizing action, neutralizes tlie acidity of the blood, and also builds up and strengthens the whole body. Hood’s Sarsaparilla “I was laid up for six months with rheuma tism, and used many kinds of medicines without good result till one of my neighbors told me to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla. When I had used half a Lottie I felt better, and after taking two bottles I think I was entirely cured, as I have not had an attack of rheumatism since.” Eusbne H. Dixon, Roseville, Staten Island, N. Y. Cures Rheumatism “T had attacks of rheumatism w hich increased jin severity. 1 took three bottles of Hood's Sar- V- I panlla and j am pleased to say the rheumatic -Viins ceased, my appetite and digestion became outter, and my gcueral health greatly improved. 1 am firmly convinced that Hood's Sarsaparilla cured me, as I have felt no recurrence of this binod disease.” Wm. Scoon, Geneva, N. Y. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Sold by all druggists. $1: six for $T>. Prepared only by C. I. HOOD & Cos.. Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar ' AMUSEMENTS. SAVANNAH THEATRE. Monday and Tuesday, January 2 and 3. The Elite Tragic Event. AMERICA’S BRILLIANT TRAGEDIAN, Robt. Downing, IN FORREST'S AND McCULLOUGH S GREAT SUCCESS, Spartaeus, the Gladiator. TUESDAY EVENING (BY REQUEST), Julius Caesar. Mr. Downing as Marc Antony. Seats on sale at Davis Bros'. Jan. Ist. Next Attraction, Kate Putnam, Jan. 4 and 5. exhibition! FIRST GRAND ANNUAL EXHIBITION —OF THE— Richmond Coiiufy Poultry and Pci Stock ASSOCIATION. 1888 January 1888 24,25,2(5,27, 28. The most magnificent, display ever exhibited in the State. Thousands of people expected to visit the show. The Richmond County Poultry and Pet Stock Association will hold their First Grand Annual Show at Market Hall, on the above dates, and invite entries from all over the world For premium list ami other informat ion, address JOHN W. KILLtN< .SWORTH, Sec . 1258 Greene Street, Augusta, Ga. REWARD. SSOO Reward The National Board of Fire Underwriters hereby offers a reward of FIVE HUN DR i) DOLLARS for the detection, couvUtion, and punishment of the party or parties who may. >n trial, be found by the Court guilty of the crime of incehdiarism or arson, in tiling the premises situate on the south side of Bolton street, Sa vannah, Georgia. t>eing the uncompleted frame dwelling of J. A. G. Carson, on October 30th, 1887 This offer expires by limitation in one year from date, ami all liability under it shall then cease, unless otherwise ordered by the Committee. The said reward will be paid only on due proof Ifeing furnished the Executive Committee, as required by its rules, of the con viction of the criminal or criminals <*f the crime of incendiarism or arson, and of their incarcera tion under the Anal sentence of the Court. By order of the Executive Committee. H. K. MILLER, Sec. New York, Nov. 11. 1887. BANKS. Hip Citizens’ Bank of Savannah WILL, BE OPENED FOR BUSINESS JANUARY 3d, 1888. FRED M. HULL, President. OH AS. H. DORSETT, Vice President. OEO. C. FREEMAN, Cashier. New York Correspondent: Importers’ and Traders' National Bank. DIRECTORS. FRED M. HULL. .1. H. ESTILL, CIIAS H. DORSETT, DAVID WELLS. OEO. N. NICHOLS. JNO. R. YOUNG, FRANK W. DASHER, WJI. ROGEP.S. HORACE P. SMART, 11, C. CUNNINGHAM. SUBURBAN RAILWAYS. Coast Line Railroad. Suburban Sunday fc>c*Fi<lule. Cathedral Cemetery, Bonaven ture and Thunderbolt. S< aiKDULK S’OHTHIS DAY CITY TIME. Lenve Savannah H a. m . !*:3.‘> a. m.. 10:35a. ni., 11:48 a. in.. 2 p. m., 3 p in.. I p. mfs p. m., G p, in., 8:80 n. m. Leave Bonaventlire :20 a. m.. 0:05 a. ni., 10:00 a. 111.. 11:08 a. in.. 12:40 p in.. 2:10 p. m., 3:30 p. m.. 4:30 p. in.. 8:31' p. in., 0:30 p. in. l,oave Thunderbolt 7:10 a. to., 0 a ill., 10 a m., 11 a. ni., 12:38 p. m,, 2:35 ~ m . 8:25 p. m., 4:20 p. m., 5:28 p. in., 0:25 p. m. ltonnd trip to Bouaventure 20o.; round trip to Thunderbolt 250.; round trip to Cathedra! Ceme tery lOe. Take Broughton street ears 25 minutes before departure of suburban trams. R. E. COBP, Superintendent. l. a. McCarthy; Successor to Chas. E. Was.'field, rLDIBER, CAS and STEM FITTER, 48 Barnard street, SAVANNAH, Ga. TWephono 573. < MARRIAGES. MEKf’EU GREENLAW.-Married, on the evening of Dec. 22, 1887. at theresidence of the bride 1 * parents, by Rev. T. T. Christ ian, Thad oei'h S. Mebcer to Lillie M. Greenlaw, boti* of thin city. MINOLEDORFF KRIETE - Married, by Rev. J V. Ward law. on the 22d Inst., at the reel - denoe of the bride’s mother, Mr. VV L. Minolk dorff to Miss Wilhelmina Kriktjc. No cards. JENKINS—C 1 AMBERS.—Married, Dec. st 188*/. by Rev. T. T. Christian, Mr. William I*. Jenkins, of .Gnoster. England, to Mbs. JULIA Chambers, of this city No cards IN MKMORIAM. Hall of the Youths 1 Historical Society. Like a v gllant sentinel Death is ever roaming in tlx* midst of mortality. It strikes down man hood and womanhood on the verge of busy I lie, and takes from the scenes of merriment the playful child, and from the aged pilgrim death takes away the “broken reed” on which he leaned for support. One well stricken in years has sunk into the tomb. One who has seen generations rise and fall, has dosed her eyes on the nothingness of earth. One whose heart was kindly disposed toward suffering humanity, has departed from her midst of earthly usefulness; one who had an outstretched hand for the sorrowful now sleeps the sleep which know s no waking. Whereas. By an inscrutable decree of Irovi dence, our .Society's late friend and patron, MRS. (i. W. J. DeRENNE, has departed this life, and thereby closed her earthly career of usefulness and bpnevolence, and . . , Whereas, By the kind and friendly acts during her life, shown our Society, by which her mem ory will lie lastingly perpetuated by our mem bers; be it therefore Re.so/ivd, That we sincerely lament the loss of our fi iend and patron; That we tender our sincere sympathy and condolence to the be reaved family of the deceased. That a page on our minute book be devoted to the memory of our departed friend, and that a copy of this preamble and resolutions be trans mitted to the family. WERNER S. BYCK, A. E. DRYFUS, F. J. KULMAN, Committee. IN BELOVED REMEMBRANCE OF HUGH BODELL, Died, Novemlier 2tith, 1887. “A precious one” from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, The boon His love had given; And though the Ixxly moulders here, The soul is safe in heaven. Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding O’er the s|x>ils that death has won, We would at this solemn meeting, Calmly say, Thy will be done. Though east down we’re not forsaken. Though afflicted not alone; Thou didst give and Thou hast taken, Blessed Lord, Thy will be done. Alice Bodell. MEETINGS. *\\ \V> \II RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 31, 1887. The association will meet at Greenwich Park, on .lan. 2at 1 o'clock p. in. A contest for prizes will take place and the usual oyster roast will lx* prepared. Cars will leave West Broad street at twelve (12) o'clock. GEN. R. H. ANDER.s< >N. John M. Bryan, President. Secretary and Treasurer. REI'PAHD IKON COMPANY. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 24, 1887. The annual meeting of the Stockholder! of the Reppard Iron Company will be held at the Company’s office, 70 Bay street, on MONDAY, Jan. 2. 1888, at 1 o'clock i\ m. At this meeting the Board of Directors for the ensuing year will be elected. N< >RTON UR I EPSON, Secretary’ and Treasurer. SAVANNAH BANK ANB TRUST COM PAW. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 15. 1887. The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this bank will lx* held at the bauk on FRIDAY, Jan. 13. 1888, at 12 o’clock noon, for the elec tion of Directors, etc. JAS, H HUNTER, Cashier. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisement* inserted under “Special Notices" will be chaejed $1 fX) a Square each insertion. RESERVED SEAT DIAGRAM FOR THOSE HOLDING TICKETS FOR THE MENDELSSOHN CONCERTS Will be open at Davis Bros.’ on THURSDAY, JANUARY sth, at 9 o'clock. Subscribers will do well to select choice seats before box sheet opens to the General Public on FRIDAY, January oth. NOTICE. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 31st, 1887. Owing to an accident the bell for service at the Independent Presbyterian Church will not be rung at any time T< )-MORR( >W, the Ist Jan uary. Service will lie as usual at. the accustomed hour. GEO. J. MILLS, Acting Chairman Board of Trustees. NEW YEAR'S AT THUNDERBOLT. • Tlx* combination Race (.Trotting and Pacing), at Thunderbolt on MONDAY, the 2d January, 1888, will be, perhaps, one of the greatest Races ever witnessed in Georgia-Blood w ill tell on that occasion. notice' City of Savannah. Office Clf.rk of Council, I>ee. 29, 1887. ( MONDAY, January 2d, 1888, being a legal holiday, the City Offices will be closed. By order of the Mayor. FRANK K. RKBARER, Clerk of Council. NOTICE. Iloldersof the January, 1888, Coupons of the MARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA RAIL ROAD COMPANY First* Mortgage Bonds, can get them paid by presenting them at the office of A. L. HARTRIDGE, Battersby's Building, Bay Street. SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUBT COAIPA NY’fe SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Savannah, Ga., January 1, 1888. Interest for the Fourth Quarter of year 1887 is now due, and will be paid on demand. De positors will please leave their pass books at the Bauk to be balanced. JAS. H. HUNTER, Cashier. NOTICE. [letter from the world-renowned Gounod, composer of*the Opera “Faust.” and “Romeo and Juliet,” etc.] To Messrs. OmrKKRiNO, Piano Forte Manu facturers: -I am pleased io render justice to the incontestable worth of the magnificent Pianos which you have seftt to the Universal Exposi tion. The system of parallel strings which you use, seems to me to contribute powerfully to the brilliancy of your instruments, which pos sess both grand sonority and remarkable sweet ness of tone. Accept. I pray you, my congratu lations for the rerom|M*nses which have been arwarded \ou. [Signed| CH. GOUNoD. Member or the Institute, Officer of the Imperial <)rder >f the Legion of Honor. FANCY WORK. Knitting, Netting, Crochet aul Embroidery of all kinds taught on reasonable terms by MRS. C. E. EVER ITT. 101 South Broad street, N. E. Corner Drayton. Anew class is now forming, the old one being full. ( for work solicited, and promptness of execution and satisfaction guaranteed. NOTIC E OF DUttOLI TIO.V Savannah, Ga., Dec. 31,1887. The late firm of HUNT & OWEN, is THIS DAY dissolved by mutual consent. JULIUS HUNT, K. R. OWEN. FOR RENT, From Jan. Ist, 1888. the COSMOPOLITAN SHADES, 176 Broughton street, Fixtures aud Shuffle Board. Apply in the SALOON. AMUSEMENT!*. Savannah Theatre. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, hi 4 and 5. * SPECIAL NOTICES. LEADERS FROM TOWNSEND. Taper in large quantities direct from the mills. Modern type, improved presses, and the best workmen in the city. He does the finest. Printing, and makes Blank Books that cannot be equaled in this section. TOWNSEND FINE PRINTER, BINDER AND RULER, 86 and 88 Bryan street, Savannah, Ga. TEL IPHONE “3 4 1.” TURN OA ER A SEW LEAF, Keep Good Hours, Live Within Your Income, ALWAYS Telu the Truth, And be sure and send your PRINTING to the STRAUSS PRINTING CO.. 139 Bay Street., “4 10" TEI. E l> ioN E . DIVIDEND NO :* *. _ Southern Bank ok the State of Georgia. | Savannah, Ga.. Dec. Bjst, 1887 ( A semi annual dividend of FIVE (5) |w*r cent, upon the Capital Stock of this Bauk has been declared jiayahle on demand. JAMES SUUJVAN. Cashier. DEPARTMENT OP SAYINGS. Southern Bank of the State of Gkoruia, I Savannah, Ga., Dec. 81st, 1887. f Interest for the Fourth Quarter of 1887 is now due and will be paid on demand. Deposi tors desiring to have the intern-t entered up to their credit will please leave their books at the Bank to be balanced on and after January 10th, next. JOSEPH OOPPN. Accountant. ELECTION FOR IHIIICCTOK*. Southern Bank of rnE Statu of Georgia, i Savannah, Ga.. Dee. 81st. 1887. I The Annual election for Eight Directors for this Bank, will be held at the Banking House on TUESDAY MORNING, January 10th, next, from 11 to 12 o'clock. JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier, DIVIDEND NO. 12. Merchants’National Bank of Savannah, I Savannah, Ga.. Dec. 31, 1887.) This Bank has declared a dividend oft per cent , from the earnings of the last six months, payable on demand. ______ TIIOS. GADSDEN, Odder. DIVIDEND. The National Bank of Savannah t Savannah. Ga.. Dec ;!lst, ihsT. f At a meeting of the Directors of this Bank, held THIS DAY, a dividend of is3) Three I>< Y lars per share was declared, payable on demand to shareholders as per record this date. KNIGIITs OF PYTHIAS HALL ASSOC Mu TIO.N. The Fifth installment on the stock of the above Association is now due atnlarivable from the Ist to the JSth inst., at the office of the undersigned, in the New Pythion building, corner York ataLJtaniaid streets. < iffice hours 7toß p. M., TCWGiAY and SATURDAY from Ist to 13th inst, WM. MrHARKIK. Treasurer. ELECTION NOTICE. City of Savannah, i Office Clerk of Council, Dee. 3fi, 1887. ( Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Savannah will elect at its next regular meet ing, that is to say, on WEDNESDAY. Jan 11 1888, a Superintendent of the Scavenger Ticks ment under and in accordance with the pro visions of the ordinance creating said office passed by Council at meeting of l)ee ys jus:’ Bond $2,000, salary $1,200 per annum, termini election of city officers. January :,ss:i ,||ni>- plicants must liand in their applications u -jth names of bondsmen (two required) u, th e , of Council on or before 2 o'clock t*. m. the ~v of election. J By order of Council. _ FRANK E. RKBARER, Clerk of Council. SPECI AL NO TICE. Vice Cov:ti.atk nr rm Aimts-riNi Rbpi-, , Savannah, Oa., 18th OeceiuW. ihm?. ' t 111 compliance with instructions hito'v re ceived from the fim-crnim-ut of the Argentine Republic, shippers of quests to Hi leans \j, o( . other ports iu that country, nre required’ u> have the whole set of the 1 ills of lading tut ai amt -'id. i vised or stamped I v tie- i ’onstil nt t lis port, before the Ship s papers ian I, ,-rti(l„d' Masters of Vessels nr,• rci ( uircd to present Custom House clearance, hill of health three copies ot the manifest, and the crew list ,u ( d list of passengers. RAMON KAI,Ab. __________________ Vice Consul, OGLETHORPE stt|M; V\ It lit trfT COMP VAV. Savannah, Oa. Itec. tss7 ' The Board of directors have declared a sinitl annual dividend of Three Hollars p er sliare (being 3 per cent of the capital stock) pay .bln on or after dan. 1, 1888. to stockholders as of record this date, JOHN M. BRYAN, Cashier. NOTICE. Neither the Captain nor Consignees of the British steamship KATE, whereof Durkie is Master, will be responsible for any debts con tracted by the crew. 4. MINIS & SONS, Cenrignees. SPECIAIi NOTICES. ELE4 TION OF DIRECTORS. Augusta and Savannah Railroad. ) | Savannah, Ga., Dec. 01,1881' The annual election Cor seven Directors of th Augusta aud Savannah Railroad, will be held at; the Banking house of t'has. H. Olmstead A: (H 1 on MONDAY, January 0, 1888, between tnsj bonis of 10 A. M. and 1 p. m. W. S. DAWTON, President. MERCHANTS’ national bank of SAA ANNAII. The annual election for seven Directors of this Bunk will be held at the Banking House, on! TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 1888, between the hours ofj 12 and 1 o’clock. THUS. GADSDEN. Cashier. Savannah, Ga., Doc. 11, 1887. KIKFFERs DRUG STORE. I have now on hand a very large supply and eifsllent variety of Cleveland Peas ana Beans, considered the liest in the market. Also, Paints, ohs. 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