The morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, October 13, 1890, Page 8, Image 8
8 RIOT IN A SANCTUARY. A MOB TAKES POBBBBSION OF THS GREENE SQUARE CHURCH. An Attempt to Pull Pastor Ellis Out of His Pulpit—Tbs Police Quell the Dis turbance and the Pastor Preaches Under Their Protection—The Oppos ing 1 actions of the Congregation Come Together on the Rostrum—The Mayor Takes a Hand in the Affair. A Cessation of Service Until the Courts Settle the Paator'e Rights. The muddled affairs of the Greene Square Baptist church came ▼> ry near causing serious trouble yesterday, and bloodshed would probably have resulted but for the prompt action of the police. It had been known for several days that Pastor Ellis proposed to hold services Sun day morning, and the opposing faction de termined to use every means in its power to prevent him, some going so far as to threaten his life if he attempted to enter the church. As early as 9 o’clock the anti-Ellis faction began to gather in the square in front of the church and in the adjoining streets. Many of them seemed to tie prepared for trosnle, carrying heavy sticks and clubs. Threats were made as to what would be done in the eveut of Rev. Ellis attempting to hold services. One old man said, “Ize been Baptist ail my life, but I can't stan’ dat man Ellis, and we broke his neck if he don’t quit." ESCORTED TO THE CHURCH. Rev. Ellis left his house on Perry street, near Price, at 10:40 o’clock for his church under escort of ten of his slouch sup;orters, some of whom are members of the newly elected prudential committee. When he arrived at the church the square and streets in the neighborhood were crowded with his enemies. A considerable number of on lookers were there, expecting to see trouble. No interference, however, war cffert and the pastor, and he entered the church by the side door on President street. Inside the church there was a congregation of between 350 and 400, a number belonging to the anti-Eliis crowd. The pastor went Into the vestry and remained there uutil 11 o’clock, when he started to enter the pulpit. As he stepped into the rostrum Sam Rogers and Joe Willis sprang to their feet and started for the pulpit, flourishing heavy walking canes and yelling at the top of tueir voices: “You’re not pastor of this churoh; we won’t let you preach here.” A RUSH FOR THE PULPIT. This was the signal for the war to begin, and the opposition faction started for the sanctuary, apparently intending to oust Ellis. The pastor’s supporters rushed to his rescue, and among the first to reach him were E. J. Crane and L. M. Pleasants, wbo called out to Rev. Ellis to stand his ground and they would supjiort him. About this time someone in tne rear of the church yelled "Kill him.” The women and chil dren of the congregation commenced screaming and crying "Murder” and "Po lice.’ - Things looked bad for the pastor when Sergt. Killourhy and Patrolmen Russell and Davis entered. The sergeant forced his way through the crowd, and up to the pulpit alongside the pastor. He put Rogers and Willis under arrest, and had them taken from the church through the President street door to avoid the crowd, which bad gathered around the front door, attracted by the noise within, and who only needed the word to start them into a riot. THE POLICE CALLED OUT. A messenger was sent to the police bar racks, and the reserve force of twenty-eight men, which bad been held in readiness in anticipation of trouble, was hurried to the church uuder command of Chief Gren. In the meantime, Sergt Killourhy was ad dressing the crowd inside and trying to quiet them. He t Id them that he knew- no side in the matter, and was uninterested. He was there to preserve the peace, and he proposed to do it at all hazards. He told the crowd to either sit down and con duct themselves in a proper maun*. or leave the church. He wanted them to understand that they wei e in a place of public worship, and any further disturb ance nould mean arrest and severe punish ment This had the desired effect, aud the congregation resumed their seats. CHARGED THE CROWD. When the chief arrived with his detail of officers he found President street completely blockaded, and gave orders to charge the crowd, which had the effect of soon scat tering it He placed officers on the differ ent corners to keep the streets open, and no one was allowed to pass through the lines. Rumors flew rapidly through the city that a riot was in progress at the churea and in a short time people flocked from every direction, and by 12 o’clock fully 2,000 were iu the square and streets around. Some of the rumors were to the effect ttiat Rev Ellis had been shot down as he en tered the pulpit. THE PASTOR’S SERMON. After things had quieted down in the church. Rev. Ellis commenced his sermon by reading Psalm lxvi, 16. The subject was “God's Salvation,” and be handled it as if nothing unusual had occurred to disturb the even tenor t his way. He did not refer in any manner during his remarks to the troubles of the church, and was cool and collected to all outward appearances. Tne services closed at 12:30 o’olrok, and by that hour the crowd had assumed large proportions. Rev. Ellis left the church by tne same door he entered, preceded by the deacons of his faction. When they reached the street the crowd pushed forward to ward them, but the presence of the police prevented any further hostile demonstra tion. A CONFERENCE WITH THE MAYOR. Mayor Schwarz invited the pastor to the barracks after service for a conference, and Rev. Eliis was -escorted there by Sergt. Killourhy, Mounted Officer Morgan and two patrolmen, the reserve detail under Chief Green bringing up the rear, followed by a howling mob of negroes, who, from their remarks, would have liked nothing better than to assault the minister. After the pastor and his party had eutered the bar racks the police were again compelled to charge the crowd that gathered around and blockaded the street*. Many sore heads this morning will bear evidence to the suc cess of that charge. The mayor stated to Rev. Ellis that he felt it his duty, as the mavor of the city, to try and prevent a repetition of such an affair as had just taken place. Matters had come to that point where the public peace had been violated and lives had been nut in jeopardy, and ha requested the pastor to close the church doors and dispense with further service until the courts could decide who is in the right in the matter. He was afraid, if services were carried on, more serious trouble might result. NO SERVICES THIS WEEK. In deference to the mayor’s request Rev. Ellis promised to dispense with the usual Sunday night services, and also with the devotion during the week, but before he would make any promises iu regard to next Sunday the pastor said he must consult his attorney. Rev. Ell is was seen at his home by a News reporter. The pastor said he thought matters had about reached the turning point, and that hereafter there will be no interference in the bolding of servioes. Yesterday was to have been the final test as to whether he would be allowed to preach. Threats were made that he would i e prevented from entering the church or carrying on the de votions, no matter wbat means had to be resorted to. The pa tor understoed that one of the leading members of the opposition had gone so far as to make a bet of a #25 suit of clothes that the pastor would not he allowed to enter the church. HU course, however, he said, in regard to the continua tion of services will depend altogether on the advioe of his counsel. The two participants In the trouble, who were arreated, were charged with disturb ing public worship, and after being in the barracks a little white were released on bond. Several other members of the antis, who were rec gutted in the attack on the pastor, prominent among whom is Ho-ea Maxwell, it is expected, will be arrested to-day under the same charges. Dis urbing public worship is a misdemean r under the laws of Georgia, and is puntsbab.e by a heavy fine or imprisonment, or botu iu the discretion of the c urL AN INJUNCTION THREATENED. The antis threaten to go to Brunswick to day—both of Savannah's judges being out of the <nty—and sue out an injuncti n against the pastor to prevent any further eerviee until the courts deoide the matter. One woman was 9een at the church with two clubs, oue in each band, oovered witb ribbon, waiting for the pator, but when he arrived the woman and her dubs had disappeared. Another woman was arrested by the police for creating a disturbance on the street outside of the church. It took two officers to carry her in, and she fought like a tigress the whole way to the barracks. George Davidson, tie colored msgistrate, was conspicuous around the churoh, aud was oue of tboee inside when the row oc curred. He claimed that he arose and counselled peace, but some of the Ellis party said that the oniy thing he did was to ad vise all those who were not in accord with the pastor and the services to leave the building. THS TARIFF CAUGHT THEM. Gilbert <Ss Cos. Loae Heavily by the Late Arrival of a Cargo of Cotton Ties. The effect of the McKinley tariff bill has been felt in a very emphatio manner by one of Savannah’s business houses. C. M. Gil bert & Cos. have been recognized as one of the leading importing Anns of the south, their business extending to other ports than Savannah. The principal importations of the Arm have been cotton tieq salt and coffee. The duties on ootton ties have been increased from 35 cents per bundle to 60 cets. Gilbert & Cos. determined to bring out a large cargo of thsm before the bill went into effect. They chartered the steamship Counselor at Liverpool and bad her loaded with 20,000 bundles of ties and headed for New Orleans, where she was expected to arrive Friday, Oct. 8. Thr ugh some cause not known the vessel failed to reach port until the new tariff schedule went into effect. By this delay tho house loses In the neighborhood of $5,009 in duties, and it will probably put au end to their importing business ai far as ootton ties are concerned. One of the Arm was seen by a Morning News reporter and was asked what effeot the tariff bill will have on future importa tions of this article. He said that it would probably put a stop to them, aud while it is true the Arm has lost considerable by hav ing to pay the increased duties on this cargo of ties, yet the prices they will realize from the cargo of 9tio tons brought in by the British steamship Starlight to this city before the McKinley bill went into effect will come very near balancing matters. In reply to a question as to what he thought of the general effect of the bill on importations to tnis section, be replied: "It will undoubtedly put au end to importa tions, as the increased duties are too bur densome.” He stated, however, that the bill did not very materially effect salt or coffee, of whloh articles the Arm have been heavy importers. WILLIAM D. JOHNSTON DEAD. He Died Yesterday After Eight Months of Illness. William Dunoan Johnston, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Johnston, died yesterday at 1:50 o’clock. Only eight mouth* ago be was apparently in good health, and was engaged in tho discharge of life’s duties, willingly and proudly bearing life’s burdens. He was the victim of consump tion. He was a dutiful son and an affectionate brother. Having a kindly disposition, and ever anxious to e litrihute to the happiness of those with whom he came in contact, he was tho light and Joy of bis home. In dustrious a: and devoted to duty he enjoyed a reputati >n for strict probity and upright ness. He was born March 9,1858, and was there fore a little more than 32 yeurs of age. Though only in his young manh od he had been called to positions of and responsibility rarely filled by one so young. He was treasurer of the Georgia Hussars for eight years, and was for several years a member of the vestry of Christ church and for a time its treasurer. At the beginning of his illness be was cashier of the Dime Savings Bank, to tho interest of which in stitution he devoted himself with conspicu ous fidelity and success. Anxious inquiries and kindly attentions from friends tnmughout the days of his ill ness attest the osteeui in which he was held. FINE WEATHER FOR CROPS. The Temperature High and Little Rain Anywhere in the South. Yestirdav was fair and warm through out the south. Little raiu was reported, a few very light showers comprising the sum total. The day was unusually warm for the season, the maximum tomperatuie in Savannah being 85° and the mean 74°, which was 5° above the normal. The temperature was generally high throughout the south, the Mobile and Gal veston districts reporting an average of 86”, aud the New Orleans district an average of 88 c . The departure of temperature for the year has increased rapidly, and at present there is an excess of 221° for the year. The fair, warm weather of the last few days is all that could lie desired for cotton and rice. Fair weather is predicted for Savannah and vioinity to-day. Feeling the Political Pulse. Hon. Rufus E. Lester, Maj. G. M. Ryals and William Clifton of Savannah, and Judge J. K. Hines, O. H. Rogers, S. W. Sturgis and Thomas H. Potter of Samiers ville, left Savannah by the Americus train yesterday morning for Reidsville, Tatt all county, where there is a big political gather ing to-day. Judge Hines is now fully embarked iu the rape for United States senator against Gov. Gordon, aud, with his friends from Sandersville, is engaged in feeliug the political pulse. The Bolt Lino’s Wires. The work of stringing the suspension wires across the streets from the poles along the Belt Line’s route is well under way. After this work has been completed it will not take a great length of time to stretch the overhead electric wire. Laying the ground wire is the worst job of all, as it will be necessary to tear up the track from ond to and. This work will be left to tho last and will than be pushed through very rapidly. The De Boto’s Opening A large number of invitations have been issued to the opeuing of the De Soto to night. The hotel will be thrown open to the inspection of the public, and everybody will be at liberty to view its arrangement and furnishings. There are many citizeus of Savannah who have never hnd the op portunity of an inspection of the iuterior of the De Soto, who will visit it tonight. The halls and parlors of the hotel will be open from 8 until 12 o'clock. Salvation Oil, the irrent liniment, should be a part of every traveling mans equipment. With the new moon look out for cold Weather and keep Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup handy.—Adt>. Twelve Btyles Are surely “Twelve Temptations;” if you wish to purchase as6 shoe for $5. Collat’s, 149 Broughton street. — Adv. THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1800. THB WKEK’S SHOWS. Minstrelsy and Military Drama the Two Leading Attractions. Tbs theater will be open two nights this week, Wedneeday and Thursday. Wednasday night George Wllson's min strels will have the boards. "Wilson’s was always the funniest of minstrels,” says the New York Mirror, but since organizing his own compa y be has become, if possible, more funuv. There s a certain ma* cum about W ilson which at once creates a bond of sympathy between the minstrel and his audience. His wit never descend* to gr *•- ue-s, nor does he appeal to a vicious or supe. ficial taste, but be is the impersona tion of genteel humor, and clothes the minstrels with an air of refinement and good taste, which cannot but be appre ciated. “Hermlnle.” Thursday night William Redmund, sup ported try Miss Beatrice Lieb, will appear in the military drama, "Herminie.” The play is a New York success. The New York Sun. hi h is an authority, says of it: "It is of the melodramatic and emotional order, and is announced as adapted from the Frenoh by Mr. Redmund. The scenee reveal supposed incidents during the Franco- Fruasian war and the years following up to 1885. Consequently the portraiture of the military hero forms the central scheme of the play. 8o thorough and experienced an artist as Mr. Redmund could scarcely make any serious errors in the adaptation of a play which he had determined to be worthy of his talents. Many years of faithful and meritorious work have natur ally given him almost Instinctive knowledge of proper dramatic action and dialogue. For this reason very little fault cau be found with “ ‘Herminie.’ ” Verona Jar beau. Tho attraction following “Herminie” will be Verona Jarboau in •’Starlight." A play goer, wbo saw her in New York, says: "Jarbeou, iu ‘Starlight,’ is an actress of note. She is tho personification of motion, ever eba iging, surprising, alluring. The grnoo of niton is in her modulating voice, in the tossing of her head, in the arching of her neck, in the movement of her limbs, in the pose of ber body, in the pucker of her lips, tho glanoe of her eyes, the witchery of hur tones, in the arohuess, friskiness, pertness, the inimitable style of ber being. With vocal attainments of high order, with facial beauty, a hand some woman, she possesses the chic that would set all Farts wild with delight and that popularized her in every city in which ■he has appeared. She has equally the insouciance and bewitching nrtlessness of the Italian peasant girl wurblir.g spontane ously rustic melodies at the ‘Spur of Ve suvu*.’ The exquisite grace of the French grisette singing *Pi Quit,’ the sauoy Spanish senorito dancing with castanets and undulat ing movements, and the topical singer, archly and roguishly inquiring at the end of each verse, ‘That’s enouga, don’t you think f” TIRED OF A LOSING GAME. The “Penalty” Company to Seek New Fields to Play In. The members of the "Penalty” Company troupe leave for New York to-day by the Kansas City. Oue of the troupe said yes terday that lie is glad the oompuuy has given up its route. "The idea of the play is a good one," he said, "and with a few necessary changes and improvements the piece would be first class. The trouble is just as the newspapers have stated, the leading lady is not a star, and is by no means fitted for the part she undertakes to perform, though she is made of the right stuff and will make an actress with the proper training. Most of the people in tho company are fairly good and would do good work were they not handi capped by the few bad ones.” The company was paid off yesterday. From the amount of cold water thrown upon the company and the play by the press latelv the management concluded it would be impossible to finish the season successfully. Upon her return to New York Miss Wilson may possibly put in the play in New York and Boston and some of the other large cities. The company began the season finely aud was well received in a number of places, Chattanooga and Athens being en thusiastic over the play. One of tne company remarked that it will be a cold day when he is seen in "Pen alty” again. TO BRING THB TOURISTS. The Railroads Looking for a Rush of Travel This Winter. A Savannabian prominently connected with one of the large railroad systems here, said to a Mornino News reporter yester day that Savannah need have no fear that she will not get her sharo of the northern travel this fall. "Savannah has nothing to fear from her two great railroad sys tems,” he said. “Their interests "in Savannah are greater than anywhere else and they will do anyrihing in their power that will advanoe her prosperity. What aids Savannah’s growth helps the railroads here. Savannah, he claimed, has every advantage now given to any other southern city, and much more than some have. If it nppoars in anything that the railroads are uot acting in Savaunah’s in terests it is in appearance only, for they have her interests ut heart." “I will guarantee," he added, "that the railroads will bring enough tourista to Sa vannah this fall to fill the Do Soto and all the other hotels, ami if there was another big hotel here we would fill that too.” CITY BREVITIES. Clinton Lodge No. 54, F. and A. M., meets to-night. DoKalb Lodge No. 9, I. O. O. F., hold a meeting to-night. Regular meeting of Calanthe Lodge No. 28, K. P., this evening. German Friendly Society holds its monthly meeting to-night. Sixteen arrests wore registered at police headquarters up to 13 o’clock last night— all for disorderly conduct. The list is com posed of five white and eleven colored pris oners. About 10 o’clock yesterday morning a runaway horse, attached to a dog cart, oc casioned considerable excitement on Bryan street. At the corner of Bull street the animal overturned the vehiolo and left one wheel __ Will Be Sold From now until spring, 1891. You can get the finest $3 Pants, suitable for fall and winter at Collat’s. We have an endless selection in this grade as well as in the higher grades. These Pants oomparo with any $4 Pants sold auy where In the United States. — Adv. Oak, Pine and Lightwood For rale by R. B. Cassells, corner Gwin nett street aod S.,;F. &W. Ry. Telephone n.-Adv. If You Want to seo something which costs you nothiug to look at, coll on Appel & Schaul and ask their gentlemenly clerks to show yi u those Double-breasted Suits in cutaway or sack, straight or round cut.—Ado. A Fresh Supply Of those 40c. Knee Pants, 4 to 14 years, at Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv. 18c. Will buy you a pair of Knee Pants for school wear for the boys at Apphi & Schaul, Oue Price Clothiers.— Adv. 15c School Caps at Collat’s.— Adv. BAKING POWDER. _ Why Royal Baking Powder is the Best. “The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure, for I have so found it in many tests made both for that company and the United States Government. I will go still further and state that, because of the facilities that company have for obtaining perfectly pure cream of tartar, and for other reasons dependent upon the proper proportions of the same, and the method of its preparation, the Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly the Purest and most reliable baking powder offered to the public. “HENRY A. MOTT, Ph. D.” Late United States Government Chemist HAIL AND OR HiTIA Richmond Terminal sold last week at the lowest price ever quoted. It has sold up to 260, and Friday it was down to 17. Supt. R. G. F'leming of the Savannah, Florida and Western railway returned yesterday from New York, wh,re he hat been attending the American Society of Railway Superintendents. Gen. Thomas contradicts the report that thedivideud on East Tennea-ee first preferred stock will be reduced to 4 per cent. A meet ing of the board of directors will only take piace tnis week, and tnere is no reason to anticipate any reduction. A change of schedule on the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery road goes into effect to-day, the time of deflarture t.f the morning train being ohanged from 10:30 o’clock to 8:46, and that of the afternoon train from 5:40 to 7 o’clock. The Chicago Lumber Trade Journal gives a description of a picture it has recently reoeived of the resources of the south. The picture is got out by General Passenger Agent Wrenn of the East Tennessee, Vir ginia and Georgia railroad. John Temple Graves, who was In Savan nah a day or two ag >, is announced by a Macon dispatch to have been engaged by President W. B. Sparks, of the Macon and Atlantic railroad and Macon Construction Company, to write up thoir various roads and land enterprises. Mr. Graves will enter on his new duties at once. Col. E. C. Machen has written a letter to Charles E. Smith of Washington, Ga., in which he says: “First draw a straight line from Atlanta to Augusta. You will find that it runs about twelve miles north of Madison and south of Washington. Then draw a line from Madison to Johnson on the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta rail road in South Carolina. Suppose the Mid dle Georgia and Atlantic should build into Madison from Newborn, in Newton county, and there bead for Washington directly, don’t you think the Augusta aud Chattanooga could be induced to build into Washington to meet it; and don’t you think the Coast Line (Plant’s roads) would feel it was their best way into Atlanta to come to Washington, too? A Washington citizen told me your county would give me $50,000 to bring this about. If be is able to ‘deliver the goods,’ I think I am in position to do the rest. This would make a lino from Atlanta to Augusta fifteen miles shorter than the Georgia roal, and through Washington at that.” Mr. Smith replied that a meeting of business men will bo called in Washington at once to consider the matter. A committee appointed by the executive oommittee of the Independent Order of Railway Conductors to prepare a circular embodying the principles and aim of the new organization has made its report, which contains the following: L Honesty and fairness in our dealings with all. £ Positively refusing to engage in a strike or giving it aid or sympathy. 3. Contributing to the relief of worthy conductors, their widows and orphans. 4. Defense of brother conductors, their wives and children. 5. Abstinence from the sale or traffic of intoxi cating liquors. We believe conductors can have no sympathy with the disorder and lawlessness attending the methods of striking organizations. We hold it incumbent upon ourselves to perform all duties to our em ployers honestly, loyally and faithfully, giving tho best possible services as the true basis for increased remuneration aud ad vancement. We also owe a duty to the public which demands sacrifice of personal considerations, and under no possible cir cumstances can we assume the rignt to ob struct the business of the country or delay innocent travelers in order to right a per sonal grievance. We believe all violent at tempts to Becure favor or employment are unnecessary; the intelligence aud wisdom of the conductor and official of this age are soffleient to amicably and honorably adjust ail differences of whatever character or nature, in a just and reasonable manner. LOCAL PERSONAL. F. J. Harris of Atlanta is at the Pulaski. William Neill of Millen is at the Screven. O. F. Wilkins of Burroughs Is at the Pu laski. J. L. Pringle of Thomasville is at the Screven. Pearson Ellis of Brunswick is at the Screven. J. Fried of Atlanta is registered at the Screven. D. J. Gillen of Ocala, Fla., is registered at the Pulaski. S. Bell and J. L. Fulcher of Waynesboro are stepping at the Screven. E. F. Moody, W. B. Bonham and J, B. Fain of Je6up are stopping at the Pulaski. Mrs. John N. Johnson and ohildren have returned from their summer home in Vir ginia D. C. Appellinann, J. F. Piper and D. R. Quincy of Charleston are registered at the Pulaski W. H. Dawson, formerly with the Morn ing News, now with the Macon Telegraph, spent yesterday in Savannah. $2 OO Will get you one of the celebrated Ross more Hats, with guaranteed certificate, at Appel & Schaul, Savannah agents.— Adv. $1 School Shoes, all solid, at Collat’s.— Adv. Appel & Schaul, As usual every season, are presenting their friends and all visitors with one of their Souveaers. — Adv. Our $3 50 Lata Are fully as good as any $4 hat sold in the city. Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv. You Are Not compelled to buy anything to get one of our Souvenirs. Come and get one. —Adv. Appel & Schaul For the Fall Call on Appel & Schaul They will please you all. —Ad v. Are You Going to any balls this season. If so call on Appel & Schaul and order your l till Dress Suita — Ado. IN THn. aLECTRIOAL WORLD. The Wonders That Are Being Accom plished by Electrical Means. Female clerks employed in the German postal telegraph servioo wear a uniform of a blue jarsey, with orange collar and brass buttons. The first electric railway in Louisiana was successfully started at Shreveport on Sept. 22. It is run on the Thomson-Hous ton overhead system. An interesting use of electricity is that made by au insurance company of PhiJa delpnaiu illuminating a clock. The face is left in darkness, but the incandescent light shines through the numerals, and makes lines of tire of the hands. A well- known electrical authority of the United States navy, in alluding to the im portant part which electricity is destined to play in the naval warfare of the future, says that a comparison of the art of elec tricity in warfare at its present stage with that prevailing five years ago shows how comparatively insignificant application may oome to be a matter of supreme im portance. He tak>>B this as an indication also of the tende cy In modern warefare to accomplish a de irabie end by any effective means, no matter how complex or how ex pensive. Paper tubes are coming into use for car rying gas, water and electric cables. The method of their manufacture is curb >us and interesting. The width of the paper is equal to the length ot a given pipe. The paper runs first through molten asphalt, aud is rolled upon a mandrill of wood, the size of which determines the inside diameter of the pipe. When cool the mandril is removed, aud the inside of the tube is covered ith a kind of enamel, tho c mposition of which is k pt secret The outside is covered with a b tuminous lacquer aud sand, and it Is said that a comparatively thin pipe will with s and a very powerful pressure. Prof. Marks supervising engineer of the Philadelphia Edison Electric Light Cos n pany, is oredited by the Record with say ing: "I am willing to stake my reputation as an electrical engineer on my ability to c instruct an electric motor that could take a train from Philadelphia to New York in thirty-six minutes.” In the September issue of Whipple's Electric Reports the following figures are given for central electric light stations: Stations in United States :. 1,183 Stations in Canada 103 Stations in Cuba l Stations in Mexico 9 Total stations 1,596 o*B CO” PAST RETURNS. Companies in United States 968 Companies in Canada 49 Companies in Mexico 1 Total.. 1,018 Companies operating electric lights, U. 5... 275 Companies operating electric lights, Canada 20 Companies operating electric lights, Mexico ’. Total 296 STREET RAILWAY FIGURES. Companies la United States a57 Companies in Canada 21 Total 878 Electric roads in operation and under con tract in United States 238 Electric roads in operation and under con tract in Canada . 4 Trial 242 Cable roads in United States 44 According to the latest report of the in ternational bureau of telegraph administra tions, writes Herbert Laws Webb, in Oc tober Scribner’s, the submarine telegraph system of the world consists of 120,070 nau tical miles of csble. Government admin istrations own 12,524 miles, while 107,546 are the property of private companies. The total cost of these cables is in the neighborhood of $200,u00,000. The largest owner of submarine cables is the Eastern Telegruph Company, whose system covers the ground from England to India, and comprises 21,860 miles of cable. The East ern Extension, which exploits the far oast, has 12,958 miles more. Early in last year the system of West African cables, which started from Cadiz only six year” ago, uas completed to Cape Town, so that the dark continent is now completely encircled by submarine tele graph, touching at numerous points along the ooast. More than 17,000 miles of cable have been required to do this, and several companies, with more or less aid from the British, French, Spanish and Portuguese governments, have participated in carrying out the work. The North Atlantic is spanned by no less than eleven cables, all laid since 1870, though I think not all are working at the present time. Five com panies are engaged in forwarding telegrams between North America and Europe, and the total length of cables owned bv them, including coast connections, is over 30,000 nautical miles. MI3B CLARKE’S JURY DISAGREE. Ten for Acquittal and Two for Con viction-Released on Bail. A special to the lYess from Providence, R. 1., Oot. 10 says that the jnry in the case of Nettie L. Clarke, charged with forging and uttering a forged note at the Mechanics’ Savings Batik in this city, disagreed this afternoon, standing ten for acquittal and two for conviction. Miss Clarke was ad mitted to bail in the sum of $5,000, which was furnished by H. C. L. Dorsey and Will iam H. Draper, and the indictment against her was continued. Miss Clarke was ar rested iu New York four months ago. New Telephone Stations. The following statious have been added to the telephone exchange. No. 287, Ellis Young & Cos., warehouse. No. 500, Aitmayer & Cos. Ladies Will find it to their interest to examine our line and prices of Children’s and Boys’ Clothing before purchasing. Appel & Schaul, One Price Clothiers. —Adv. Our 25c. Scarfs made from silk aud satin are taking well, a proof for tho extraordi nary value of this low-priced neckwear. Come aud get one from Collat’s, 149 Broug h ton street.— Adv. Beyond Any doubt Appel & Schaul have the finest line of Men’s Trousers in the city. Adv. The Hope of the Hebrews. From the New York Press. "There is hope.” said an aged Hebrew at the Palestine conference held in the Chrystie street synagogue recently, “There is hope that Palestine will yet regain her ancient independence and enjoy even more glorious times than those of Solomon." The speak er’s face gleamed as he s ioke. “There is is hope,” he added, “that Jerusalem will be redeemed before the close of the nineteenth century, and that tho scattered tribes now in exile all over the world will return to the land that was pr mised unto Abraham. The Turkish government which has wrought ruin in Palestine, is tottering from Armenia to Constantinople. It co tinues to exist only by the sufferance of the great powers under the protection of England, but there are signs that it cannot be held up much longer. When it fal s, then will come the opportunity of the Holy Laud. Tho movement that has been begun in New York for send ing tho persecuted Jews of Russia back to Palestine is full of significance. It is a stro :g movement, aDd has the support of wealthy members of the Jewish race, lot only here, but also in England, France, Germany and other countries of Europe. Thousands of Jews of the Genile lands have within the past few years gone to Palestine to abide there, and tens of thousands are anxious t j fellow in their footsteps. We would have millions ot them there within a generation, it the country were freed from the Turkish yoke, as it will yet be?” The aged Hebrew who spoke thus hoped he would live to see the fulfillment of his prophecy, and said he merely expreised a sentiment that is deep in the heart of the Jewish race all over the world. To Housekeepers. Jas. 8. Silva, 140 Broughton street, is closing out his retail stock of Crockery, China, Glasswaro and Hnusefurnishiugs at greatly reduced prices, to engage exclu sively in the wholesale trade. Now is your opportunity for bargains in anything in his line. His importations have beon very heavy this season, but new os well as old gootfs must go to make room for a wholesale stock. Call ond see the large line of Cham ber Sets, Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Lamps, Cutlery, etc., and you will no doubt find something to suit you at the prices offered. — Adv. Wedding Presents. New and decidedly unique and appro priate designs in Wedding Presents at M. Sternberg & Bros’.— Adv. Is eadquarters For Clothing, Appel & Schaul; one price to all. —Ado. Many letters are received by the P. P. P. Cos. from patients, saying they had used such and such a blood purifier and sarsaparilla*, men tioning their names aDd stating they did no g od, and they did not get well until P. P. P. (Prickly Ash, Poke Hoot and Potassium) was tried. These letters we started to publish, when the various manufacturers wrote us fear ful letters, and we discontinued sane, but P. P. P (Prickly Ash, Poke Root aud Potassium) is triumphant on every occasion, and has made a host of friends in cures of Syphilis, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Blood Poison, Dyspepsia, Malaria aud Female Complaints. A fact worm knowing is that blood diseases which all other medicines fail to cure yield slowly but surely to the blood cleansing prot>er ties of P. P. P. (Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassi am). Adv. At Eetill’s. The trade issue of the Jacksonville (Fla.) People's Journal contains, among the list of other prominent men in Georgia, illus trated sketches of Gen. E. P. Alexander, James C. Sbaw and George Meyer. For skle at Estill’s News Depot, No. 21j£ Bull streets. Price 10c.—.4 dv. Go To Appel & Schaul and get one of their Souve nirs. They cost you nothing.— Adv. 1, 2 and 3 Button Cutaway Suits for afternoon and evening purposes, at Appel & Schaul, One Price Clothiers.— Adv. sl4 Cheviot Suits, Frocks and Sacks, worth SIS, not only for this week but right straight along, at Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv. Double-breasted, Round Cut Sack Suits are the latest, at Appel & Schaul, One Price Clothiers.— Adv. E. &W. Collars and Cuffs, Lion Brand Collars and Cuffs, to be had at Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv. Oak, Pine aud Lightvvood For sale by R. B. Cassells, corner Gwin nett street and S. F., &W. Ry. Telephone 77.— Adv. $8 00. Those Business Suits from eight dollars and up are made according to ’•Hoyle,” at Appel & Schaul, One Price Clothiers — Adv. Black Indelible Hose for gentlemen 21, 25, 35and 45 cents; sold elsewhere 30, 35, 50 and 60 cents. Warra 1 ted not to crock nor to dye off. C0!1at,149 Broug h ton st. — Adv. r 7t If you feel weak and all worn out take BROWN'S IRON BITTERS Natural Undyed Woolen Underwear, from the cheapest to the finest grades, recommended by all physieians. at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothing.— Special to the Ladies. We cordial ly invite you to inspect our boys’ and children’s clothing department. We ha v e quite an extensive variety in that line, from the cheapest to the finest. Knee Pants, 4 to 14 years, at 40 cent?. Wo have all sizes ou ha id. Call for them, and exa nine the material and the workmanship. Good School Suits from *1 50 upward. Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv] I.UDDEM AJBATEB 8. M. S m lB This is the new Ma son & Hamlin Piano, just out, and it marks a decided advance over anything yet produced by this celebrated house. In ACTION, TONE, CONSTRUCTION FINISH, it is a most perfect and satisfactory instru ment. It also has cer tain patented improve ments of great value possessed by no other piano. We cordially invite an inspection by intending buyers ** * * We are still making our terms to accommodate our customers. - Our highest grade pianos are sold on easy payments. ** * * HIDDEN 4 BATES S. 1 0. DRX SOOUB. 137 Broughton Street. FINE BLACK and MOI'iOTG DRESS Mil Priestley’s Silk Warp Henriettas. Priestley's Silk Warp Tamise. Priestley's Silk Warp lirap Dalma. Priestley’s Brocaded Silk Warp Henrietta Priestley’s All Wool Armure Cloths. Priestley’s All Wool Melrose Cloth. Fine All Wool Serges, Surah Cl< t is. Whipcork, Diagonals, Checks and several other wum which space does not permit us to enumerate a splendid liue of Black and White Goaj suitable for secon 1 mourn ng. W e would, again, call your attention to oui Colored Dress Goods, t o variety andsiylesol which will repay an inspection. Our Silk Rq, ished Henriettas at 25 and H9c, and our Surah 11 Aiis and Cheviots are the wonder of erery on < that examines them. They are 40 wi ie and all wool, and only 50c a yard. A fln selection of combination suits from $2 50 to $$ JUST AKRIVKD— Our Fall Importation of lOWINS CEL& BRATED KID GLOVES. CRDEAB & DflOiER WHERE TO BCi UNDER WEAR. Messrs. Jackson, Metzger <£ Cos. Are now ready with a Slock —of— Fine and Medium Price Underwear —for— Ladies, Children and Oenllemen. Ask to see the above goods in "Natural Wool ” —in— different weights, first floor. Cor. Broughton ami Whitaker Sireeti COAL AND WOOD. GOAL, HOOD, LIII Cement ai Fla* DENIS J. MURPHY Office 7 Drayton Street. Telephone 49. j COAL AND WOOD OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPTLY DELIVERED. ID. Pt. Tliomas, 111 Hay St. West Broad SU Wharta Telephone No. 69. HARDWARE. HARDWARE, BAB, BAND AND HOOP HW Wagon Material, NAYIL STORE SUPPLY FOR SALE BY Edward Lovell's Sons 155 BROUGHTON AND 138-I*l STATE STREET. lumber. __ -J. J. W./UIU manufacturer of YELLOW PINE LUMBEi Flooring, Ceiling, Weather- Boarding, Mouldings of all Kinds. Scroll Sawing and Turning in all Varie 1 LATHS, SHINGLES, ETC ESTIMATES FURNISHBU-PROM 1 ’' 1 LIVERY GUARANTEED- , Offioe at Yard 204 to 280 East Broad street, of New Houston. Telephone 3D SAVANNAH. - C>-HR> kC Li /-V CENTS A WEEK pays *J? 8 K DAILY MORNINO NIWB. “*J /| . fered EARLY EVERY MOBiiU* ftsvri v e part of the city.