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8 CHATHAM’S LIGHT VOTE. ONLY 2,260 VOTES CAST ON A REGISTRATION OF OVER 4 GOO. The Election One of the Quietest Ever Held In Bavannah~-Hardeman Leads the State Ticket—The Senatorial Vote and the Vote for Representatives— The Republicans Turn Out John H. Deveaux Complimented for Gov ernor—The Vote by Boxss —The Con solidated Returns. The election yesterday for ?tate officers and members of the general assembly was one of the most orderly that has occurred in Chatham county for years. t The new arrangements prevented crowding at the polls and facil itated matters very much for both managers and voters. The voting stands accommodated only two persons at one time, and as a ballot was deposited the voter was required to move on and make room for someone else, and by this means all the confusion that has heretofore characterized elections in Savannah was avoided. The polls opened promptly at 7 o’clock, and voting was rather slow during the morning hours. Between 2 and 3 o'clock, however, the business men and clerks began to arrive, and the managers and list keepers were kept busy during that period. From that hour until the closing of the polls at 6 o’clock things were rather quiet. candidates on the ground. The democratic candidates for the legis lature were on the ground the better part of the day, using their endeavors to have as large a vote polled as possible, aid Maj. Ryals was particularly active in this res pect, spending the entire day at the oourt house, and and mg good work for the ticket. Tne republican candid ites spent the day at the polls also, and, heelers, were exhorting the colored brother to cast his vote for the grand old partv which had made him a citizen and endowed him with the right of franchise. Very few white votes were cast for the negro candidates, much to their discomfiture, as they expected that in the light of recent events, their w hite republican brothers would turn out and show by their votes that they were still true to the principles < f the g. o. p. H >me of them, indeed, expressed themselves rather openly in regard to the small number of white republicans who appeared at the polls, and made threats of getting “even” at no distant day. Many negroes wore seen to vote the democratic ticket. AN ALL AROUND SURPRISE. The republican ticket was rather a sur prise to ui's. people, having at its head, as an opponent to Gov. Nortflen, John H. Deveaux, the collector of the port of Bruns wick. His name, however, was on the Chatham tickets only, and was put there as a compliiueut tor hi> service* to the party in this city. There were no candidates for the other state offices on the ticket. At no time during the day were there more than 230 or 300 persons at the polls, and they were mostly colored. Five policemen occupied chairs in the square opposite the court bouse for the pur pose of preserving order, but ttieir presence was hardiy required, as the crowd was very orderly and e!-behaved, no disturbances of any kind having occurred. Very little scratching was done, the ma jority of the voters casting the straight democratic ticket The heaviest vote wa3 cast in box No. 1, from Ato C, iucluiive, at Bull and Presi dent streets ONLY ONB ARREST. Only one arrest was made near the polis during the day. Thomas Davis (colored) twice attempted to vote at the box presided over by Justice Sheftall, although his name was not ou the registry list Jus.iceSheftall ordered his arrest for attempting to vote illegally and he was carried to the barracks bv a policeman. This event created some little excitement, ami some of the colored politicians denounced Davis’ arrest very emphatically. It being afterward repre sented to Justice Sheftall that Davis’ action resulted from ignorance the prisoner’s re lease was ordered. It was expected that at least 1,000 votes would be polled be: ween 12 and 4 o’clock, as the business men and tbßir employes would be going to and from dinner during that time, and the employes of the railroad offices, yards and wharves would al-o take this time for voting, but the vote failed to materialize. By 3 o’clock only 500 more votes had been cast, • and after that voters were few and scatter ing. Less than 500 votes were cast during the last throe hours of the election. At C o’clock Sheriff John T. Ronan announced the polls closed, the court house window B came uown with a bang, the doors w ere locked, and the managers and clerks took a recess for an hour, tor supper. THE COUNT. At 7 o’clock 'the m inagers met in the grand jury room in the court house, ami began tne consolidation of the vote. By the system now in use, this is very simplo work, and the results are very quickly reached. The managers of each box sorted out the tickets cast at that box, divided the straight democratic tickets into one lot, the straight republican tickets into another, the split democratic tickets into a third lot and the split republican tic kets into a fourth. These lots were counted separately and a sum mary of the whole was made. With the skilled assistance of Messrs. Charles J. White, E. A. Graded and E. A. Silva the tallysheets wore quickly completed. As the managers of each box completed the suinmare of its box the totals were read out to the tellers, who recorded them on the sheets. The totals of the straight democratic and straight republican tickets were re corded and the split tickets were counted out separately and the total vote of each candidate was recorded opposite his name. THE VOTE BY BOXES. The vote by boxes as returned by the managers was as follows: Box 1, letters A to C, McDermott, Parish and Jones, managers—democratic vote 380, republican 114; total 493. Box 3, letters D to G, Shef tall, Desvergers and Deveaux, managers—democratic vote 3-13, republican 90; total 393. Bex 3. letters H to L, Naughtin, Wilson and Williams, managers—democratic vote 277, republican 91; total 368. Box 4, letters Mto I, Reynolds, 'Endres anil Mclntyre, managers—democratic vote 325, republican 85, total 410. Box 5, letters K to V, Russell, Buckner and Foiliard, managers—democratic vote 329, republican 76, total 405. Box 6, letters Vto Z, Elsinger, Mendel and Buttimer, managers—democratic vote 140, republican 59, total 199. The total number of votes cast was 2,268, of which 1,754 were democrats aud 512 re publicans, or nearly three and a half demo crat votes to every republican vote. The total registration is a few votes over 4,000, of which about two-thirds are white. Not half of the registered colored voters voted. THE RESULT. Wbeu the tally sheets were completed the vote for the different candidates was an nounced as follows: GOVERNOR. William J. Northen 1,718 John H. Deveaux 507 SECRETARY OF STATE. Philip Cook 1,753 CONTROLLER GENERAL. Wiliam A. Wright 1,743 TREASURER . Robert U. Hardeman 1,755 ATTORNEY GENERAL. George N. Lester 1,752 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. Robert T. Nisbet 1,750 SENATOR. Pembroke W. Williams 1,787 REPRESENTATIVES. William Clifton 1,745 G. M. Kyals 1,720 Uiuaway Hartridge 1,712 | L. M Pleasants James EL Whiteman “■* Charles A- WyUy ** tor ratification of the amendment to Ar Uele 7. Section 1. Para-rph 1, of the constitution of the state ...... .. I.TXS For ratification of the amendment °t Ar ticle 3, Section 7, Paragraph 7. of the •oostitution of the state 1.7® 5 Almost ratification of the amendments, A HARDEMAN leads the ticket. Hon. R. U. Hardeman leads the demo cratic ticket with a vote of 1.754. closely f. Bowed by th other state house officer*. I Wm. C.i/ton lrwls the legislative ticket with a vote of 1,745. leading Maj. Ryals by 16 votes and Mr. Hartndge by 23, which shows the legislative candidates to have run verv close together. The difference between the highest demo cratic and the highest republican vote was 1,242, and the majority of Clifton over | Pleasants, they receiv.ng the bizbest vote ! for representative of their respective par ties, was 1,253. Only S3 split tickets were polled and these were usually where the voter had scratched or two of the legislative can didates. Mr Clifton’s vote was on y 9 loss than the to’al vote of the tioket. Mr. Hart ridge’s only 42 less, which show* that very few of the democratic voter* cut the;r can didates. Occasionally a republican voter scratched one of his party nominees in favor of the white candidates. The count was completed and the vote announced by 9:30 o’clock, and the small crowd dispersed without demonstration. ONE OF THE QUIETEST ON RECORD. The election was one of the quietest ever held in Chatham county. Toe city itself was very quiet, and there was no disorder of auy kind during the day. Only one arrest was made by the police, and that was unnecessary, and the party arrested was released, no one appearing to prefer a charge against him. The good order at the polls was largely due to the con venient arrangement of the boxes, and the systematic manner in which the election was conducted. Hupt. Patterson had carefully arranged everything before baud, nearly all hit assistants were ex perienced men and everything moved like clock work. The colored managers and clerks conducted themselves in a very be coming and orderly manner and there was no occasion for dispute between them and their white associates. The election resulted just as expected, though the democrats hardly calculated upon gaining such a large majority. THE QAB CONVENTION. The Toasts for the Great Banquet at the Hotel De roto. The American Gas Light Association meeting, which is to be held on Oct. 15, 1(5 and 17, Is attracting wide Interest. The arrangements for the entertainment of the guests at this meeting are now rapidly ap proaebiug completion, and will be on a very elaborate and exteusive scale. The members of the association are evi dently getting interested in tue prepara tions being made for them here, and from all appearances there will be a large at tendance. The last circulars issued by the association to Its members refors in glowing terms to the beauty and various attractions of the city of Savannah; eulogizes the De Soto hotel as being one of the handsomest and most comfortable hotels iu the United States. Comment is also made on tlie kindly mention by the local newspapers of matters pertaining to the meeting. The banquet at the De Soto is expect ed to be the finest yet given iu that hotel, if not in the city. Watson & Powers are pledged to do their very best, and they promise to make it equal to anything of the kind done in the United States. The toast list has been prepared and is as follows: 1. Our Guests—You are more welcome, gentle sirs, than I have words to tell you. 2. The City of Savannah —A fair city in a sunny land. Its broad harbor bears the fleets of commerce. Throughout ltd bounds by day the hum of Industry is heard; by night the light laugu of pleasure breaks the silence. Its name, the symbol of fertility; its history, a record of heroic deeds. 3. The past presideuts of the association. 4. The Press—A light to guide, a rod to check the erring, and reprove. 5. Friends of other days. 6. The American Gas Engine. 7. The New South—“ Her soul is stirred with the breath of anew life. The light of a grander day is falling on her face. She is thrilliug with the consci.msness of growing power anil pros perity. ’’ [Quoted from a speech of Mr. Grady before the New England Society dinner in New York in 1888—the speech that made his reputa tion. 8. The Ladies—Earth's noblest thing, a wo man jwrfected. Her step is music, ana her voice is song. The local speakers to respond to those toasts are Col. G. A. Mercer, Col. C. H. Olmstead, S. B. Adams, Eso., W. G. Charl ton, Esq., and Gazaway Hartridge, Esq. Members of the association will of c mrse respond to those toasts that are of a nature directly pertaining to the affairs of the as sociation, and ail are expected to be of an unusually high order. A considerable number of invitations have already been issued to prominent gentlemen of the city. Tube Mutinous Liver Itegulntor In youth nod you will enjoy a green old age.—Ado. lAKS3 IT COMPOSEDLY. Joseph F. Doyle Has Not Yet Made Op Eis Host-er of Clerkß. The first information that Joseph F. Doyle had of his appointment as postmaster of Savannah was obtained from yesterday’s Morning News, and he seemed to take it very composedly, as if it were no surprise to him. There was a general dropping In at Capt. Doyle’s store all day of the friends of the new postmaster, to extend their congratulations to him. The callers wore pretty equally divided betweon wßite aDd colored people. To a Morning News reporter Mr. Doyle said he is not prepared at this time to announce who will bo his subordi nates in the office. He does not feel free to talk until he has official notice of his ap pointment and confirmation. He says, how ever, that he appreciates the honor, and that it will be his oarnest effort to so con duct the office that his administration will give the utmost satisfaction. The salary of the postmaster is $3,300 per annum, and he has the appointment of the following officials, at the salaries stated below. Assistant postmaster $1,500 DBtrlbuting clerk 1,100 Chief mailing clerk 1,100 Registry clerk 1,000 Money order department 1,000 Second mailing clerk 900 General delivery 800 Third mailing clerk 800 Stamp and assistant registry clerk 800 Assistant mouey order clerk 700 General utility clerk 700 Night mailing clerk 000 Stamper clerk 600 Porter 400 Stamper .. 400 Sixteen carriers, each 850 Two carriers, each 600 COUNCIL. NOTE i. Henry Street to be Paved to Laurel Grove Cemetery With Shells. Council last night decided to shell Henry street from Jefferson to Laurel Grove com etery. An effort was again made in council last night TO abridge the caucus, Alderman Car son taking the initiative. His resolution, failing to get a two-thirds vote, was lost, the mayor ruling that it was a change of rules. The vote on the resolution stood: Yeas, Aldermen Bailey, Harris, Harmon, Haines, Reid and Carson—6; nays. Aider men Mverg, Falligant, Ca-m and Nichols—4. Bills were passed for payment m council last night am unting to $11,673 11. WELL’S HAIH BALSAM. If gray, gradually restores color; elegant tonic dressing, 50c.. $1 00, Druggists, or $1 00 slz > prepaid by express for SIOO. E. S. Wells, Jersey City. ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE. lu stant relief, loo.— Adv. THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1890. A LIVELY TILT IN COUNCIL. Alderman Myers Question of Privilege Stirs Up Alderman Falligant. Immediately after council convened lart night Alderman Myers rose to a question of privilege, and bad the clerk of council read an article iu the Timet intimating that the South B>uud hat a slice in Hutchinson Island, and giving Alderman Failigant as authority for the State:: eat. When the article i.ad been read, Alderman Myers defended his action in conncil, in the follow ing remarks, which were attentively listened to: I deem this article demands a short explana tion. but I will not follow the example of its author by throwing out all kinds of dark hints. It u manifest that the authors are actuated by sinister purpos- inspired by corporations that have for a one time attempted to create the lm prassioa abroad that terminal facilities could not be ol>t4ued in this city, and have thrown every obstacle In the way to prevent competing roads from entering our city. I think lain the only member of council financially interested in the South Hound. Tnere/ure, he and his unnamed correspondent* allude to me and associate offi cers of that oimpuir, and 1 assert for these officers and myself that we have no interest w natsoever in Col. Maebon s rood, nor his pur chase of Hutchioson IslanJ. and the insinua tions in this and some simitar articles written by these same people to the Caarleston papers recent!v. are slauderoua. and false. In their al.u sion to the South Bound in connection witn Michens projects. It strikes me journalism is reaching a very low ebb when it almost daily attacks an enter prise charging it with underhand dealings without the shadow of truth, and one which will be of incalculable benefit to our Oity. If any al lerman was opposed to the terms of this offer to CoL Machen, he should have expressed his,op position in this chamber; he owed it to his con stituents not to remain silent until a newspaper reporter found him at some street corner wait ing to be interviewed, and besides he should not be guilty of making false statements. Since there bos been so much said by the author of these articles about the grant to the Middle Georgia aud Atlantic railroad, 1 will briefly state u few reasons which prompted my support of this measure. Since the war no new railroad has entered this city. About a year ago Col. Hawkins desired to make Savan nah the terminal of the Savannah. Amencus and Montgomery road. \Ye did not offer him sufficient inducements. Terminals bare proving too expensive for his means compelled him to stop at Lyons and make traffic arrangements with the Central. How much more benefit his road would have been to us as an independent line any of our business men can answer. Next, the South Bound asked council to nrovide them with t-nnlnals, and through the city's liberality they were enabled to enlist northern capital, and that road Is now assured Then the Macon and Atlantic applied. Tney were given to un derstand that Hutchinson Island could be se cured at a nominal price, but Manager Lane deemed It entirely too expensive to be utilized. I have since learned from reliable authority this roa I has surveyed a line from Guyton to Colle ton's Neck, which Is located five miles from BiulTton. and that they have purchased and ob tained option on all available water from; by examining the United States coast survey chart you will find from 30 to 21 feet of water thereat low tide. Therefore wben Col. Machen, through his energy and perseverance, succeeded In bringing some capitalists south to investigate his project, I felt satisfied, unless very strong inducements were offered, he woulJ not succeed in inducing these gentlemen to invest. Hutchinson Island was the only available property the city possessed; the island has been an exinse to the city for years and cannot now be utilized unless a very large sum of money is expended. The great advantage tniß road would give us I need not dwell upon. It places our port nearer to the great west and the rich mineral fields of Alabama. Georgia and Tennessee, so we need no l nger fear the taking away of our com merce by competing Atlantic ports, besides opening a rich new territory which is now trib utary to Macon and Augusta. In conclusion I will add since. I have been a member of council I have taken an active in terest in promoting any new enterprise which in my judgment would assist in building up our city, and the Middle Georgia and Atlantic road would do its full.share toward reaching that end. Alderman Falligant spoke at length, the burden of his remarks being that he thought the project will b3 good for the city. He dauied, however, that he had said to a Times reporter what had been attributed to him. Aldorman Cann charged openly that the final proposition in open council Aldor ni in Falligant had not opposed, and the mayor, iu answer to a question by Mr. Cann, corroborated Alderman Conn’s statement. Alderman Falligant arose excitedly, and said that the author of the artiole in the Times, as it quoted him, was a mean and contemptible liar. Alderman Carson wanted to know why ha had not denied it sooner, and Alderman Falligant, in reply, said that he did not con sider it worth noticing. Alderman Kalllgant, crowded on all sides, a leuiod to thiuk it was a plot to down him, and said that some councilman had been trying to get him out of the council, be cause he had opposed a boulevard around the city. He bad the clerk read the para graph as follows: “The South Bound peo ple,’’ said Alderman Falligaut this morning, “having obtained considerable, probably felt a little ticklish about asking more, aud so got in on the ground floor under cover of another company.” He then repeated the deuiaL Mr. Cann said the only difference in the caucus was between $2,509 aud $5,000, aud as X was in the minority I can sp ak freely. There was no vote of four to five on the question as to whe.her the island should go to the railroad, and yet there is an opposition for that reason against the caucus as a public enemy. Alderman Falligant was next cross questioned about nssumlng to be opposed to the caucus and voting against Alderman Carson’s motion to abolish it. Alderman Falligant arose excitedly and said a fight had been made upon him in oouncil ever since the electric light question was up. He said: “I won’t stand any more of this foolishness.” The mayor and several aider men called him to order for the language, but he angrily said he didn’t care, and if the fight is to be kept up he would hold some one personally responsible. Alderman Myers said that in his remarks be bad mentioned the name of no alderman, and his remarks could not, therefore, be held to be of a personal nature. He had felt it proper to answer the slander con tained in the article in which Alderman Falligant was the only alderman named or quoted. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, sending the brain pure blood, makes sound both mind and body.— Adv. A CANNING FACTORY. Dean Newman Elected President of the New Company. The ‘‘Standard Manufacturing and Com mission Company” have organized by electing the following board of di rect u-s: Dean Newman, Max Byck, Ttieo. Collat, Samuel A. Wade, T. P. Rav enel, George S. Van Horn, John P. Solo mons. The hoard elected the following officers: President, Dean Newman; vice president. Max Byck; general superin tendent, Samuel A. Wado; secretary aud treasurer, T. P. Ravenel. Business will be opened on Oct. 10, at No. 6 West Broad street. The company proposes to go active ly into the canning and packing of fruits and vegetables early next season. Its output at first will be fine vinegars, ciders, nectars, etc. A Matter of Paving. Tnere is a small piece of paving whfch, if done, would be greatly appreciated by the public, aud would complete East Broad street as a paved thoroughfare from Bay to Liberty street. The place referred to is the unpaved gap lying l otween Wheaton and Liberty streets. It is right in the direct line from tun Savannah. Florida aud West ern railway depot to Brougnton and Bay streets, an<l is much used by vein les, espe cially those carrying travelers to down town botch. It is q lit- 1 u small job, and oould be done in a c ouple of weeks by the street force. I'oa't waste precious time.—lT so I>r. Bull’s Cough Syrup at once for your cough or cold. Beware of frauds!—You want the genuine Saltation Oil for your hoadacLe. 25 cents.—Adv. COMI’ROJIISED AT LAST. FINAL ENDING OF THE LITIGATION IN THE GOULD BOND CASE. The Government Accepts $3,000 from Hr. John Nlcolson and Dischargee Him from Further Liability How John H. Gould's Default Hurried His Bondsmen Into Bankruptcy—A Ehortaye of Over $40,000 with In teract Makes It Easier for Him to Run for State Auditor Than to Walk Up to Uncle Ham's Desk and Settle. The last act in the litigation growing out of the defalcation of John H. Gould, inter nal revenue o llector of the First district of Georgia In the seventies, was the acceptanoe on yesterday by United States District At torney Marlon Erwin of a proposition by John Nicoison, one of Gould’s bondsmen, to settle for $3,000 and costs, which is all the government gets out of a default of #49,- 506 49. Gould seems to have forgotton the history he made in Savannah, and is the republi can candidate for state auditor of Massa chusetts. A HIGH ROLLER. Gould was collector here from the latter part of 1869 to the early part of 1872, and during that time he aud his deputy, Alden, were high rollers, living in luxury, wining and dining, and alternating their morning and evening drives with fresh blooded teams. On the first bond, given June 7, 1869, D. R. Dillon and Aaron Wilbur, bondsmen, after n short tim- git off the bond. On Sept. 27 Gould got up anew bond and shortly after James McDonald, a bonds man, came off. Dec. 29, 1869, Gould was reappointed, and after some difficulty a bond for |IOO,OOO was gotten up Jan. 18. 1870, with Theodore B. Marshall, John Lama, Levy Nathans, I. D. LaKocce and John Nicoison as bondsmen. GOULD’S FLIGHT ABROAD. After the default Gould fled to Cuba, where he remained for a year, coming to Savannah under cover once withlu that time. Suit was instituted on the bond in the United States distriot court, Aug. 8, 1872, by Henry P. Farrow, United Slates attor ney. The marshal’s return was that Gould could not be found. The case was afterward remitted to the United States circuit court by Judge Ers kiue, Dec. 1, 1873. It came on for hearing April 25, ISSS, and Judge Emory Speer withdrew a juror and declared a mistrial on one of the suits for over #7,000 on a technical pohit raised as to the failure to set out In the certificate of the transcript that the latter contained a true and complete statement of the balance due the govern ment. Anew trial was granted with the order declaring a mistrial, and the government obtained a verdict at a subsequent trial, ou April 23, 1886. Judge Speer gave judgment ag iinst Mar shall, Nathans and Nicoison for $41,622 36 with 6 per oent. Interest from Feb. 11, 1872. DEATH OF TWO OF THE SURETIES. In the progress of a litigation extending over a period of eighteen years, the deaths of Johu Lama and D. R. Dillon were sug gested. The case against Laßocne was dismissed on a plea of bankruptcy, he hav ing been discharged in bankruptcy, and the pleas of those on the first and second bonds who did not go on the third bond, escaped on the plea that the default was not iu tho period oovered by their surety. The marshal In his return on the execu tion against Marshall, Nathans aud Nicoison returned no property to be found. Lama, a wine merchant, and Marshall, a ship broker, failed. REVIVING THE JUDGMENT. Mr. Nicoison sold his real estate before the final judgment, but United States Dis trict Attorney Marion Erwin revived the judgment last year on instructions from the treasury department, and execution was issued against lauds held by Nicolsou’s son, and tho property was sold and bid in by the government iast spring. The land was sold under protest of young Nicolsou’s counsel, and out of a promised extended litigation has come about the compromise of last Monday. The bondsmen employed ominent legal talent and made a bitter fight. The late Andrew Sloan, at one time a member of congress from this district, and who died in New Mexico some six or eight years ago, and Hon. Rufus E. Lester, present con gressman. were among counsel for defend ants, and the gamut of litigation ran through the courts before Judges Erskine, Locke and Speer. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria When she had Children, she gave them Castoriai CITY BREVITIES. Gondoliers at the theatre to-night and to-morrow night. The Chattahoochee brought out 105 pas sengers from New York yesterday. The Republican Blues will hold their quarterly meeting at the Regimental armory to-night. W. H. Royals (colored) has been elected major of the First colored battalion of Georgia volunteers. The striking of fire alarm box 14 yester day afternoon at 2:25 o’clock was caused by the crossing of the electric and fire alarm wires. The Workman’s and Trader’s Loan and Building Association will hold its eighty third monthly meeting at No. 118 Bryan street this morning. John F. Cullum came very near losing an ear yesterday. While loading cotton on shipboard, a cotton screw caught him, almost tearing one ear from his head. The injured member was stitched up. Up to 12 o’clock last night there were only three arrests by tne police—all whites. Oue man was locked up for stealing a coat and pair of pantaloons from the steamship City of Savannah, a boy about 17 years of age was picked up for disorderly conduct in front of the theater, and the other arrest was drunkenness on the streets. The residents of York street between Habersham aud Price are loud in their com plaints of the disorderly and disgraceful conduct of the lewd negro women who re side in York street lane in that locality. They say that it is almost impossible to get rest at night from the noise they occasion, and the foul language would put to shame a savage. It is not only at night that such conduct takes place, but it is almost of daily occurrence during the morning hours. The residents say that ttiey have made re neated complaints to the authorities, but have never recaived any satisfaction, and the nuisance continues and seems to be ou the Increase. Go to tho Producer If you de9ire to get a pure article of food. His reputation and su cent depend upon the opinion of the consumer. Biroeco Tea is straight from our gardens in India and Ceylon. Davidson & Cos., 1486 Broadway, New York. Savannah agents, Lippmau Bros. Retail Depot, Livingston’s Phar macy.— Adv. Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. The Most complete in the south. Mammoth display of Cloaks, Jackets, Wraps, etc., at Altmayor’s Opening to-day. Visit the opening.— Adv. Altmayer’s opening to-day.—Adv. BALING POWDER. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 1889. Rdyfe .| Baking Ivm! Powder absolutely pure LOCAL P3HSONAL G. T. Nichols returned from the north yesterday. H. G. Slattery and mother, of Atlanta, are at the Scr even. Hon. F. G. dußignon returned from Mil ledge ville yesterday. 8. R. Harris of Jesup is in the city, regis tered at the Screven. W. IV. Rogers sailed yesterday on the Tallahassee for New York. Edward 8. Elliott left for New York last night for a month’s vacation. T. C. Bryan returned from the north on the Chattahoochee yesterday. R. P. Lovell returned from the north yes terday on the Chattahoochee. J. D. Weed left for New York vesterdav by the Charleston and Suvanuah fast mail. Miss Ethel Helmken, after spending two months with friends in Macon, has returned home. Hon. P. W. Meldrim and family returned trom the north yesterday on the Chatta hoochee. Mrs. P. D. Baffin and daughter, and W. 8. Baffin, returned yesterday, after a sum mer at Saratoga. Miss Nona Baussy, who has been spending the summer at Asheville, N. C., returned to the city yesterday. Charles G. Bell returned yesterday morn ing from an extended business trip through Southwest Georgia. The Port Society will give the second of its series of free concerts at tho society’s rooms Friday night. C. V. Hernaudez, assistant clerk of coun cil, returned yesterday after a month’s vacation in New York. Mrs. C. Wallace Howard returned yester day from Lookout Mountain, where she has been spending tho summer. Miss Annie M. Lalor, a charming young lady of Utica, N. Y., is stopping at Mrs. C. M. Brady’s, at 8934 Whitaker street. Mr. Wm. Kehoe has so far recovered from the effects of his broken arm as to be able to be around and superintend his business. J. J. Padgett was elected a member of the board of trade yesterday. Mr. Padgett represents D. P. Edwards, naval stores produoer. Mrs. Lindsay, Miss Lindsay and Mrs. C. 8. Wood’s family returned from the north yesterday after a summer in New York 6tate. M. A. Connolly of the United States engineering office, accompanied by his wife, returned Monday night from Boston, where they spent the summer. Mrs. E. F. Lovell, Mrs. E. Lovell and family, Mrs. M. Lovell and Mrs. G. B. Dasher and family returned from the north j eiterday on the Chattahoochee. James B. Connolly of Boston, who, on last Thursday broke the world’s amateur record for hop, step and jump. Is in the city visiting his brother, M, A. Connolly. Miss Alice W. Bates of this city recently filled an engagement as accompanist for a musical festival held at Beaver Falls, Pa., by Dr. H. R. Palmer, in which Mr. J. A. Bates also took a prominent part as soloist. Mbs Alice is but 16 years of age and her playing of the very difficult accompani ments for the hoavy choruses and elaborate solos was a surprise to every one. The chorus of 150 voices joined in giving her a penny apiece to buy a friendship ring as a romotnbrancor of the occasion. Dr. Palmer gave tho young miss high praise and pre dicted that she would attain exceptionally high rank as an accompanist. AN ALLIANCE COMPANY. Mr. Norwood Piles a Petition for Its Incorporation. Hon. Thomas M. Norwood has filed with the clerk of the superior court a petition for the incorporation of an alliance warehouse and stock company, to be known as the Alliance Cotton House and Joint Stock Company, with headquarters in Savannah. The petition is signed by Thomas M. Norwood, as petitioners’ attorney, and the following as incorporators: John R. Cooper of Chatham, M. W. Eason of Tat nall, F. M. Donaldson of Bullcch, H. C. Evans of Scriven, aud J. R. Linder of Laurens. The objects of the association, as set forth in the petition, are to buy, sell and generally deal in property of every descrip tion, and to do a general broker age and commission and mer chandise business, particularly [groceries, dry goods and hardware. They propose to deal in stocks and shares of other corpora tions; to lend and borrow money on notes, bonds and other securities; to do a general warehouse, storagejactorageand for warding business, and to receive cotton, turpentine, roßin and naval stores generally, and all kinds of family products. The company proposes to buy, sell, im port, export, manufacture and deal in fertil izers generally. The principal office is to be located here but the company proposes to do an extensive business in the surround ing counties. The amount of paid-up capital is to be $5,000, divided into $lO shares, with per mission to increase the capital stock from time to time, as the directors may soo fit, to any amount not to exceed $150,000, and to decrease the same as they may see fit, the capital stock not to be reduced below $5,000, and also to increase or decrease the number of shares in the same manner. The gentlemen whoso names are attached to the petition are substantial businoss men, aud farmers of their respective counties. It would seem that the enterprise is of some moment, as Mr. Norwood appears as attor ney, and it is presumed that he is interested in the enterprise. AT REST IN LAUR3L GROVE. The Last Tribute of Respect to the Late John Osteen e. The funeral of John W. Osteenetook place yesterday afternoon from his late residence at Fourth and Whitaker streets, and was largely attended by friends. The Savannah Cadets, Zerubbabel Lodge No. 15, F. A. M., and Oglethorpe Lodge No. t, L O. O. F., of which bodies the deceased was a member, turned out in large numbers. Rev. O. P. Fitzsirnons of St. Mathew’s chapel 'per formed the funeral services at the house and grave. The Savaunah Cadets paid the last tribute of respect by firing the usual salute of three volleys over the grave, which wascompletely covered with floral omi lems. The interment was in Laurel Grove. I’aliitlng the town red means headache in •he morning, Simmons Liver Regulator prevents U A(iv. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.—Ado. Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. Novel exhibition of Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, etc., to-day at Altmayer’s Opening. Visit the openi ,g —Adv. Over-confidence the Forerunner of Defeat. Editor Morning Aetna: Dear Sir: —1 have hesitated for the past two weeks in hope that some attempt would be m ids to arouse the Democratic party, for before long "Fiercely will bum the light. Of civil strife. ” Before proceeding I wish to impress upon the minds of every reader of this communi cation, that I am a disinterested voter with just such privileges as are extended by the constitution of our country. The sole ob ject of this communication is to “publicly express my private opinion” another privil ege offered every citizen of this country. There is no doubt In my mind but what the coming election will shake up things politically from center to circumference. Are we prepared for such a shock, is the party so firmlv Imbedded that this feel.ng of apathy is justified?is not over-confidence a forerunner of defeat* (Cleveland’s defeat in 1888 was the result of overconfidence.) That the republican candidate will make a vigorous fignt there is no questionable doubt, he U the strongest man his party could have nominated. Now to illustrate bow confident his lieutenants are, I will give a verbatim a convention overheard recently: Republican Lieutenant—Well Mr. C., 1 suppose you’ll snow us under this time. Prominent Democrat —Why Mr. D., you haven’t the faintest hope of electing your candidate have you. Rep. Lieut. —haven’t we, Mr. C., I’ll bet you the finest suit of clothes in Savannah, tho next congressman from this district will be a republican. Prominent Dem. —Now Mr. D., that would be taking advantage of you. Rep. Lieut. —I don’t want any sympathy, I know what I am doing, if you are so confident take me up. Prominent Dem.—Well it’s a g*, now lets clearly understand one another, if my man receives a majority of the votes cast, you are to pay Dryfus Bros, for my winter suit, for they have just received their winter stock and always have stvllsh and desir able clothing; of course il I loose you’ll go go around to their place, Congress and Jef ferson 3treeta, and select a suit or whatever you want and send mo the bill. Rep. Lieut.—You understand me cor rectly, I had no idea of going elsewhere for my suit for they have been clothing me for the past five years from the crown of my head to the solo of my feet, well I wish you success, by-by. Caution. — Adv. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. To Mothers. For upward of fifty years “Mrs, Win slow’s Soothing Syrup” has been used by millions of mothers for their children while teething with never-foiling safety and suc cess. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, regulates the bowels, euros wind colio, ac.d is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup” is for sale by druggists in every part of the world. Price 2o cents a bottle. Adv. Newest effects id Silks, Satins and Velvets at Altmayer’s opening to-day. Visit the opening.— Adv. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. Fall Styles For young men in Fine Black Cheviot Suits, in Double Breasted, Round and Square cut. Also a big line of Fancy Cheviots that beat anything ever shown by us, all shades and colors. — Adv, B. H. Levy & Bito. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. New Style Dress. We have something new in Full Dress Coats and Vests. Drop in and see them.— Adv. B. H. Levy & Bro. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. Oak, Pine and Lightwood For sale by fR. B. Cassells, corner Gwin nett street and S. F., &W. Ry, Telephone 77. — Adv. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.—Ado. Boys’ Knee Pants A specially large purchase enables us to offer Boys’ Knee Pants, 4to 16 years, from 25c up. At 50c and 75c, we are offering pants that always sold at from #1 to $1 25. —Ado. B. H. Levy & Bbo. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. Boys’ Attention. Onr boys’ Knee Pants sale outdoes any similar sale on record; such prices are sel dom heard of, 25c. up. —Ado. B. H. Levy& Bro. Visit Altmaver’s opening to-day.—Ado. Oak, Pine and Lightwood For sale by R. B. Cassells, corner Gwin nett street and S.JF. &W. Ry. Telephone 77.—Ado. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.—Ado. Biggest Neckwear fctock In town, lines at 25c. up that ordinarily sell from 50c. up. —Ado. B. H. Levy & Bro. Visit Altmayer'a opening to-day.—Ado. Levy Leads. If you want to see a variety of Fall and Winter Suits that will convince you that we are the great clothing leaders, come in and examine the displays on our tables. —Ado. B. H. Levy & Bro. Visit Altmayer’s opening to-day.—Ado. Gentlemen—l have suffered for years with a kind of tetter, or breaking out all over my body, and at times these small pimples would terminate in boils. While traveling in the south last year I had occasion to try a bottle of P. P. P.. which was recommended to me by a friend, and to my surprise it helped me so much that 1 got six bottles more, and, after taking the full contents. I felt better than I had since the be ginning of my trouble, and, while I have no symptoms of the disease returning, lam still using the wonderful blood medicine at intervals, and am fully satisfied that I will be entirely cured of a disease that for fifteen years has troubled me. 1 cannot express my gratitude to you for so wonderful a bene .actor as your P. P. P. (Prickly Ash, Poke Hoot and Potassium). I am yours truly. JACAT PETERS, — Aav. Traveling Salesman, Savannah, Ua. \ wit Altmayer’s opening to-day.— Adv. The Event of the (Season. Altmayer’s Grand Fall Opening to-dav. —Adv. LCDUEN A BATHS S. M. Ij, HARD FACTS Tint is, Bard to Beat CHICKERINO & SONS have over 77,500 Pianos, and have awarded the greatest prize ever to any piano makers. L& B. ONLY, sell theCHICKERINQ MASON & HAMLIN are conceded „ be the best makers of Reed Orgy,, in the world, and are now mat 4, one of the most excellent Pianos. itt patented features of great value L &. B. ONLY, sell the M. & h MATHUSHEK COMPANY is fa ßOa| for its immensely durable Pj They always satisfy, and are ace popular in the South. L & B. ONLY, sell the MATHUSHEK THE STERLING CO. has jtut creased its immense factory, and its force is working fourteen hour, a day. Its Pianos are Sterling by na ma and by nature. L. & B. ONLY, sell the STERLING And they sell them all at prices ana on_terms which cannot be even in the warerooms of mat|jrg ~ Two_ great floors crowd-d with fantrm ments. Experts to show them. HIDDEN k BATES S, )l, 11, DKY UOODB. 137 Broughton Street. NEW FALL DRESS GOODS 23 pieces French Broadcloths atJlSßvai worth $1 75. * ■' 17 pieces Extra Fine Broadcloths at *1 50yard worth $2 25. J u ’ 26 pieces 46-inch Princess Cheviots at Him yard; worth SI 25. ® w 40 pieces 4fi-iuch Silk Finished Henrietta at 87c yard; worth $1 15. M 75 pieces German Cheviots, 20 shades at sir yard; worth 66c. ' ! cose 36 Cloth Finished Flannel Suiting atsfo yard; worth 65c. 2 cases 40-lnch English Henrietta at 40c yard worth 50c. ' The above goods having ten purchased last May, are consequently not subject to the recent advance in the tariff. 8 cases English Henriettas, 38 inches wide, at 25c yard; are sold everywhere at 35c. 2 cases Fancy Diagonal Suitings at 15c var worth 20c. • 2 cases Double Folded English Cashmere at 12}4c yard; worth 15c. A select Uue of Combination Suitings. A handsome line of Striped Eider Downs in ele- • gant new designs and colorings. A nice line e£ Nottingham Curtain Laces from 15 to 75c ter yard. CEPHAS & DOOSER COAL AND WOOD. COAL, ffOOD, LIE Cbm al Flasiti DENIS J.MURPHI Office 7 Drayton Street. Telephone 49. COAL AN D WOOD OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPTLY DELIVERED. ID. IR,_ Tliomas, HI Hay St. West Broad St. \VharT Telephone No. 69. JEWELRY . iiiiii! HAS A FINE SELECTION OF Diamonds, Earrings, Finger Rings and Onmoiiiiteii Diamonds, Which He Selis at Very Close Figures. Also, FINE STERLING SILVER WARE is elegant cases, and FINE TEA TABLES, g eDi £ ine Venus M&rtiu, a beautiful thing lor a ww* ding present* lfc-KAIiAT PLAIN RING a specialty. 21 BULL ST. rrirtV MORNING news’ earners reach 111 If. every partofthecitycarly.Tv’ I AIA LJ five cents a week pays torlbeV*^ DAVIS BROS A <*** **** \ \\