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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
EUPT. BAKSU'B REPORT TO THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
A Shortening of the Curriculum Re
commended—The Board to Discuss
the Advisability of Doing Away
With the Annual Oral Examinations
and Substituting Visiting Week—
The Need for More School Accom
modations—The Number of Pupils
itf the Schools, and Their Cost to
the County— The Discipline Question.
Superintendent of Soho Is Baker, in his
annual report to the board of education,
recommends a number of changes in the
school system, which command the atten
tion of the board.
The report, which was submitted at the
last meeting of the board, is an exhaustive
one. The statistics show that according to
the last school census Savannah has a school
population, that is children between 6 and
lh years old, of 8,155. The school popula
tion of the county outside of the city is
5,031, leasing a total, white and colored, in
the county, of 13,186.
There are 7 white schools in the city
and 9 in the county, outside
of the city. The colored schools are 3 in
the city and 21 in the country, making a
total of 39 schools in the county,taught by 122
teachers, 88 in the city and 34 in the coun
try. Of the teachers 64 in the city are
white and 24 colored, and in the country 12
are wnite and 22 are colored.
CHILDREN IN SCHOOL.
The number of pupils enrolled in the city
schools is 2,945 whites, of which 1,377 art
boys and 1,588 are girls, and 1,442 colored,
and of which 020 are boys and 822 girls,
makng the total number of pupils lu the
citv schools 4,387 in a school population of
8,155. The number enrolled in the country
schools is 266 white boys and 178 white girls
and 823 colored boys and *36 colored girls,
making a total of 2.103 pupils in the country
schools. The grand total of pupils enrolled
in the schools in the entire couuty is 6,490
in a school population of 13,186. l’he
average number belonging to the schods
was 5,320. The cost per capita per annum
for the number enrolled was $9, and for the
average number belonging to the schools
$1166.
TOO MANY QUIT SCHOOL.
Of the average number of pupils in attend
ance, Supt. Baker says that 50 per oent.
wero in the primary grades, which embrace
children -if between 6 and 8 years, 24 per
cent, in the intermediate grades, including
those between 9 and 10 years, 21 per cent,
in the grammar grades covering the ages of
11,12 and 13 years, and 5 per cent, in the high
school. The great diminution in the num
ber of pupils as the grades ascend, Hupt
Baker says, is explained by the pressing
exige cits of practical life, and in the uuwise
eagerness of parents to place their ohil
dren, at an eariy age, In positions where
they will learn the art of making money.
MORE OIRLS THAN BOYS.
The great disparity in the enrol ment
of boys and girls is very appar
ent to any one studying the
statistical part of the reoort. After die
allowance has been made by the fact usually
developed by tuo ceusuß, that in old settled
communities t e number of females al
ways exceeds the number of males, it
would seem, the superintendent Bays, that
a difference of 4(k) in an enrollment of
6.590 is very large. This difference, he
says, is no doubt duo to the placing
of boys in positions. This
policy of withdrawing children from the
schools at so early a period in life, the super
intendent adds, is of questionable pro
priety, even from an economic standpoint,
and if persisted in must result in a gradual
lowering of the general intelligence in the
community. It is the duty of the board,
he says, to study t o cause and apply the
remedy for this condition of things.
A REMEDY SUGGESTED.
The superintendent suggests two remedies.
One of them is changing the course
of study so as to lessen the
number of years for passing through
the schools. As the curriculum now
stands, it takes a pupil eleven years,
supposing he enters the lowest grade and
passe: consecutively through all tne grades.
If a pupil is admitted at 6 years
of age ana takes the entire course,
he will be 17 years old at bis
graduation. The long period discourages
many who would be glad to complete the
entire ooursj. The superintendent is of tho
opinion that by a reduction of one year in
the grammar sohool course nothing would
be lust in thoroughness, and some who now
stop with the gmmniay school would be in
duced to take the entire course. Tho in
grafting upon the course a more practical
feature, the superintendent believes, would
retain in the schools that class of pupils
who learn in order to seek in other institu
tions that education which will fit them
for practical business.
EQUAL ADVANTAGES TO THE RACES.
Another fact shown by the statistics is the
very small difference in the number of
white and colored children in the schools.
The total enrollment shows 3,389 white
children and 3,101 colored, au ex
cess of 288 in favor of the
former. The purpose of the
board of education to reach the entire school
population without distinction of race is
evidenced by this fact, and is a refutation
of the statement that there is an unfair dis
crimination in favor of one class.
The small number of deaths in the schools
last year, the superintendent point* to as
remarkable for the large number of pupils.
There are not many communities which
can present a better record thau Savannah.
Still another fact shown by the statistics
is the small per capita ost of schooling. If
this cost were estimated on the aggregate
enrollment, it would have been for the last
year $9 per annum. If it be baed on the
average number of pupils in attendance, u
would be sl6.
MORE BUILDINGS NEEDED.
The superintendent dwells at some length
upon the necessity for increased school ac
commodations. No white children were re
fused admission last year, but, in order to
accommodate alt the applicants, it was
necessary to rent two private
dwellings. While meeting an ur
gent demand for accommodations
these buildings are illy adapted to the pur
poses for which they are used. A school of
eight erades, the superintendent says, is
greatly needed in the southern section of the
city, both for the accommodation of new
pupils and for tbe convenience of many
children who now have to walk a long dis
tance to attend school. The board of
education proposes to meet this want by
the erection, at the earliest possible
day, of a building on Henry street.
The seating capacity of the colored schools
has been considerably Increased by an addi
tion to the West Broad street building, pro
viding for at least 200 pupils. In the country
schools no applicants were turned away.
The buildings in which the country schools
are taught are of a very inferior character.
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
The condition of the high school, the
superintendent says, is very satisfactory,
and the instructors will compare favorably
with those in any similar school in this or
auv other state. There was a time when
it seemed necessary to plead for
the existence of the high school
as a part of the public
school system. That time has passed, and
there is now no city of any importance in
the country woich has not made the high
school system the culmination of its
general system. Aside from the intrinsic
oavantag- afforded to those who enjoy the
benefits of Instruction, in the school itself,
its iuflue ce upon the lower scuools is of
the g ea.est value. With two years’
experience of the departmental plan, the
superintendent is of the opinion that it has
a decided advantage over the old system,
lu no other way cau the services of instruc-
tow distinguished in special branches be
obtained.
The work in the grammar schools is well
done. The appointment of an inspector for
the country schools has relieved the super
intendent of their supervision. These schools
are under good discipline and ins ruction.
The superintendent also dwe Is at some
length upon the math- -d of appointment
and promotion of teachers by examination,
and upon the salary question.
THE SPRING EXHIBITION DAY.
The expediency of doing away with the
aunual oral examinations usually held on
the last Friday in April, is a special
feature of the report which
the board will take under consideration.
The object of the oral examination is to fur
nish parents and patro >s of the schools a
special opportunity of learning something
of the methods <>/ instruction and disci
pline. Whether this is accomplished to any
great extent tne supe iutendent thinks is
very doubtful. It has beeu for some
time here the opinion of the
wisest teachers that the examination
is an injuirv rather than a benefit to
the scho Is. While the original purpose of
it may have been to acquaint the public
with the actual progress ma le by the
pupils, it is quite certain that a majority go
away withou: any knowledge of what has
been accomplished. What was originally
intended to be an examination has degen
erated into a mere public show, and that
too without any fault on the part ot the
teachers. The people who visit the schools
on the days of the oral examinations evi
dently take no pleasure in the dry details of
examination exercises.
THE OBJECT LOST SIGHT OF.
The teacher who wishes to make a fair
presentation of the work of his class during
the term finds that ho lias no auditors, while
in the adjacent class, where some exercise in
the nature of a cl iologue or recitation is
going on, there is scarcely stand
ing room. This fact indicates a de
sire on the part of the public for an
exhibition rather than for an examination.
Such being the case the superintendent sug
gests that it is a waste of time to spend an
entire mouth in review work as a prepara
tion for the examination, when the time
could be more profitably employed in tak
ing up advanced - or,-:. The superintend
ent recommends that in lieu, of the oral
examination which is In reality a public
exhibition day, the last week of the spring
term be set apart as visiting week. when all
who desire to do so may visit
the schools and witne-s the ordinary work.
A much better idea can then be formed of
what is done by both teachers and pupils.
If it is desired, the entire last day of visit
ing week mignt bo devoted to exhibition
work.
THE METHODS OF DISCIPLINE.
The superinteodent savs, up >n the subject
of discipline: “The rule prohibiting cor
poral punishment is still In force, and, while
there is not perfect u lammity among the
teachers as to its wisdom and policy, I do
not believe there are many who would wel
come back the re-estab'ishinent of the old
system. The advocates of this kind of pun
ishment, os an incentive to duty and study,
are lessening every year, and, in
many of the largest systems
of education, It is prohibited.
There is very little difficulty in
maintaining pruper discipline in the class
room, except in the cose of the young
teacher who is without experience. Moral
suasion, which appeals to the highost mo
tives for the regulation of conduct and tact
in interesting pupils in their work, which
power, it is both to the interest and duty of
the teacher to acquire, must reduce to a
minimum difficulties in school management.
There will be, under any system of dis
cipline, pupils who may be termed incorrigi
bles. Those are the cases which baffle the
skill and tax the patience of teachers. What
40 do w ith them is yet an unsolved problem. ’’
ASKED TO RBM4DY THE EVIL.
Council Petitioned to atop tho Sale of
Live Stock at the Court House.
The auctioneers of the city held a meeting
at 5 o’clook yesterday afternoon for the
purpose of fixing on a regular sales day for
live stock, etc. The first Tuesday of each
month was agreed upon, and hereafter all
stook will he disposed of on that day, at
Dowliug’s stables. They ale > established a
rate of oommisslon.
A petition was then drawn up aud pre
sented to the city oouncii at its meeting last
night, asking the city authorities to tase
such action as will prevent any future sales
of animals and vehicles in front of the
court house.
The auotioueers said that the matter has
long been reooguized as a nuisance, and
all of them, except two, have
signeda contract to remedy it, and as these
two ,iuen had signified their intention of
carryiug on the old order of things, they
thought council bhouid be appealed to to
step in and protect the citizens.
The county commissioners, it is said, will
also ask council to stop the sales.
ENGINEER STOREY DEAD.
Died From Injuries by the Overturn
ing of His iingine.
W. E. Storey, a well-known engineer of
tho Central railroad, died yesterday at his
home in Pooler from injuries received on
Oct. 6, while In the performance of his du
ties. His engine jumped the rails and
turned over. Injuring him severely. His
physicians thought there was a chance for
his recovery, but the shock to his system
was too great, and he lingered in great pal n
until yesterday, when death relieved him
of his sufferings.
Mr. Storey was a young man of genial
disposition and a fine mechanic, and was
highly thought of by the officials of the
Central. He was a native of Savannah and
was about 35 years old. He leaves a wife,
mother aud brother to mourn his loss. The
funeral will take place from St. Patrick’s
church at 8:30 o’clock this morning, and
will be attended by Georgia Lodge No. 245,
Brotherhood of L •oomotive Firemen.
Death of Jamas L. Smith.
James L. Smith, of the firm of Smith &
Berry, died yesterday of consumption. Mr.
Smith was born In Effingham county, but
has been liviug in Savannah since be was a
boy. He was an active business man, and
up to three months ago was not confined
to the house. He was 31 years old, and
leaves a wife aud two children. He will be
buried at 10:30 o’clock this morning from
his residence, No. 200 South Broad street.
Short, sharp, and decisive. In the cure of
coughs and colds is Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup.
The cheapest and best remedy on earth for
pain is Salvation Oil. Only 25 cents a bottle
— Adv.
World beating offerings at Appel &
Schaul’s, Oue Price Clothiers. — Adv.
Gutman's
Display of Evening Goods next Monday and
Tuesday. —A dv.
Slashed With a Kazor.
It is not a colored man who has been
hurt this time, but the prices at Appel &
Schaul’s which are cut so deeply and re
morsely as to make one think that they have
been slashed with a razor.— Adv.
We Are Boss.
So the ladies tell us, In styles, designs,
patterns, and, not to forget, in quality and
low prices on Children’s Clothing. Those
who have not seen our Une will do them
gulves good by looking it over. Collat’s, 149
Broughton street. — Adv.
Profits cat to tbe smallest fraction at
Appel & Schaul’s.One Price Clothiers.— Adv.
We have many things that will astonish
you, especially tbe quality and make of our
goods, at tbe prices that tell.
Appel & Schaul,
—Ad v. One Price Ciothiers.
TIIE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, OCTOBER lfi, 1890.
THE GAS MEN’S WELCOME
THE CITY THROWS OPEN ITS
DOORS TO THEM.
The Convention's Opening Session at
the Do Soto—The Reception by the
Mayor and City Council—Judge
Adams' Address of Welcome—The
Convention at Work President
McMUJin's Report—The New Officers
—The Visiting Ladles Entertained by
the Savannah Committee—The Drive
Througn the City and the Hop at the
De Soto—The Programme To-day.
The American Gas Lght Association be
gan its eighteenth aunual convention yes
terday at the De Sola At 10 o’clock the
members of the association filed into the
banquet room, and the convention was
called to order by President Emerson Mc-
Millin of Columbus, O. Air. David Douglas
of the Mutual Gas Light Company of Savan
nah announced that the mayor and aider
men and other prominent citizens of Savan
nah were in waiting to welcome the asso
ciation to the city.
Mayor Sch wars, Aldermen Bailey, Car
son, Myers, R-id, Nichols and Faliigant,
Clerk of Council Reoirer, City Marshul
Wade, Judge Robert Faliigant and Hon. A.
P. Adams were ushered into the room, and
took positions in front and on the rignt of
the pi esideut. Mayor Sch warz shook uands
with the president, and addressing the gas
men, said:
WELCOMED BY THB MAYOR.
••Gentlemen, the mayor of Savannah
welcomes you to the city. I introduce to
you the Hon. A. P. Adams, who will de
liver the address of welcome.”
The mayor’s brief but hearty welcome was
received with applause. Judge Adams
spike about tea minutes. His speecti was a
gem of oratory which did credit to the
i eputation of the speaker and delighted all
who heard it. The many good thiugs which
he said drew forth frequent applause from
his hearers. He was greeted with loud ap
plause in the oonclusion.
At the conclusion of the address of wel
come the mayor and aldermen retired and
the president announced the convention
ready for business. About 150 members
were present.
THE CONVENTION AT WORK.
The reading of the minutes of the last
meeting was dispensed with.
A number of names of candidates for
membership were presented by the com
mittee who had already favorably passed
upon them and the candidates were re
ceived without a dissenting vote.
The report of the council upon the work
of the association during the vear was read
and adopted. The reports of the treasurer
and secretary wero read and received. It
was announced that the number of mem
bers now on the rolls was 360, besides the
new additions.
The oommittee on arrangements made its
report in whioh it was announced that an
innovation had been made up<n the usual
custom of the association, and it had been
decided to invite the ladies accompanying
the members and the tallies of the reception
oommittee to seats at the banquet table
Thursday night. Heretofore onlv meinbtrs
of the association have been admitted to
the banquets. The innovation was received
with applause.
Communications were read from the
Savannah Yacht Club, extending the
privileges of the club house to the mem
bers of the association, and from tne
Catholio Library Association extending the
privileges of its rooms. Both oilers were
accepted with thanks.
THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT.
The president read his anuual report,
whioh was quito lengthy. He discussed
the interest of tbe gas men and the work
of the association in all their aspects. An
interesting feature of the report, mo3t
prominently brought out, was the discus
sion of the possible municipal
control of lighting Interests, which Mr. Mc-
Millinsaid is a growing issue and which is
a not improbable result. Mr. McMilliu’s
discussion of the subject was a fair one,
though he took position against municipal
control, and brought exhaustive arguments
t > prove that private control of the means
of illumination is far preferable to munici
pal control. The report showed a thorough
knowledge of the gas business in all its
details aid was the work of an intelligent
business man of deep thought and advanced
ideas.
The report was referred to a committee
to take act ion upon its suggestions and to
report to the inesting.
Mr. Barker of the Massachusetts gas
commission, who is attemliug the conven
tion, was invited to the floor by the presi
dent and spoke a few words of thanks, ex
pressing the interest he felt in the conven
tion’s work.
The entranoe to the room of Samuel
Pritchett of Nashville was greeted with
spontaneous applause. Mr. Pritchett is a
venerable gentleman and one of the oldest
and most respected members of the associa
tion.
THE NEW OFFICERS.
The committee on nominations reported
the names of the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President—John P. Harbison of Hart
ford, Conn.
Vioe Presidents—W. H. White of New
York, A. E. Boardman of Macon, W. H.
Pearson of Toronto, Canada.
Secretary and Treasurer —C. J. R. Hum
phreys of Lawrence, Mass.
Members of Counoil tor One Year—A. G.
Btiness of Pawtucket, R. 1., Charles R.
Faber, Jr., of Toledo, 0., Walton Clark of
Philadelphia, Thomas G. Lausdeu.of Wash
ington, D. C.
Members of the Council for Two Years:
Charles H. Nettleton, Birmingham, Conn.;
James Summerville, Indianapolis, Ind.;
A. W. Littletowu, Quincy, Ind.; Frederick
Egner of St. Louis.
The report of tho committee was adopted
unanimously, and the secretary was in
structed to cast the ballot of the assooiation,
whiott was done.
Upon the invatation of President McMillin,
short addresses were made by President
elect Harbison, Vice President-elect Board
man and by members of the new council.
THE TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS.
The routine business before the commit
tee haviug been disposed of, the discussion
of technical subjects was begun.
E. J. Cowdery| of Milwaukee read a
lengthy paper upon the “Mismanagement
of Gas Works.” It was au exhaustive pa
per and no doubt many sufferers from the
mismanagement of gas works would have
been very much interested t > have heard of
the many ways in which they are misman
aged. The subject was discussed at some
length.
The second paper read was upon the
"Purification of Gas,” by A. E. Forstall of
Chicago. This is a technical subject of
great interest to the convention,and was well
handlod. Mr. Forstall is a young man, a
•on of a forme • president, Theodore For
stall, deceased, during the present year, and
he received many praises for his able
paper.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
The assoc ation adjourned at 1 o’clock for
lunch. At tbe afternoou ossiou the read
ing of papeis was resumed. Frederick Eg
ger, engineer of the Laolele Gas Company
of at. Louis, ad president of the Western
Gas Association, read a paper on “Inclined
Retorters.” The subject is one of much in
terest to the gas men, particularly engin
eers, and was discus-ed at great length.
Mr. Egner is a practical gas engineer and
as he has lately built several of the
new style inclined retorts for
the coking of coal he was well
qualified to discuss the questiou. Many
questions were asked and answered con
cerning the inclined retorts which are be
lieved to afford greater convenience and to
be much cheaper for the ooking of largo
quantities of coal tuau the style of retorts
in present use, though they are ouly au ex
periment so far.
Edward G. Pratt of Das Moines. la, read
a pa(>er on the “Extension of the Uses of
Gas for Purposes other than Illumination,”
which discussed the use of gas for heating
and cooking stove*, engines and manufact
uring purposes. This subject was one in
which all the members were interested, and
brought out a wide range of discussion.
THE PINTSCH GAS SYSTEM.
An interesting paper was read upon an
important subject, "The Pmtacb Gas Sys
tem,” by Robert At. Dixon of New York,
which described the new system of lighting
railway cars by compressed oil gas stored in
tanks under the cars. No satisfactory re
sults have ever beeu obtained from the use
of the com non coal gas in lighting cars.
The Pintsch gas system, which was invented
in Germany, and which takes its name
from the inventor, uses cimpressed oil gas
for the lighting of cars and boats, and has
been found entirely satisfactory. The pro
prietors of the system claim that it is a
safer. choa;>er and much more satisfactory
manner of lighting cars than by kerosene
or any other system at present in
use. Gas men are considering the
advisability of es'ablisbing Pintsch system
plants in connection with their regular
plants. Mr. Dixon stated that, though ouiy
recently introduced, the Pintsch system is
being rapidly adopted by the railroad sys
tems of America Gas works for the supply
of cars are now in operation or in course of
construction at Boston, Stonington, Conn.,
New Yortc, Jersey City, Byracu*e, Marion,
0., Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Denver,
Ogden and Atlanta
The association adjourned at 5 o’clock
until 9:30 o’clock this m rning.
ENTERTAINING THE LADIES.
About forty-five ladies accompany the
membe. s of the association during their
stay in Savannah. These were met by the
reception oommittee of ten ladies in the
drawing-room of the De Soto at 10 o’clock
yesterday morning. After introductions
were made, carriages were taken and tne
party was driven around the oity. In the
afternoon carriages were taken again and
he Telfair Academy, the Georgia Historical
Society and other places of interest were
visited.
An informal hop was tendered the ladies
of the party by the citize; s of Savannah at
the banquet room of the De Soto last night
under the management of the ladies of the
reception committee. The dance wai quite
well attended and was a very enjoyable
occasion. A number of young ladies and
young gentlemen of the city representatives
of the social world of Savannah were
present and added much to the pleasure of
the occasion, and the spirit of enjoyment
and laughter seemed to pervade the place.
Cobb’s orchestra furnished the music. The
dance lasted until after midnight.
THE GAS EXHIBITION.
The basement room of the Bull and Lib
erty streets corner of the De Sot > was
brilliantly lighted last night with gas, and
the room was partly filled with a display
of gas heating and oooking stoves and an
exhibition of gas burners, A number of
photographs were ou exhibit which were
taken by gaslight.
The time of the association will be taken
up by the reading of papers upon technical
subjects, their disoussion, with the question
box and the reports of committees.
The ladies will take carnages for Bona
venture and Thunderbolt in the afternoon.
Instead of going to the theater to night the
ladies will attend the banquet, a change of
programme which no doubt is very agree
able to them.
THE BANQUET TO-NIGHT.
Tho banquet is tendered the association
by the United Gas Improvement Company
and the Mutual Gas Light Company and
will be the feature of the convention.
Nothing will be lacking that can please
tbe eye or commend itself to the taste of the
most fastidious. A number of prominent
Savannah gentlemen have been invited and
no effort will be spared to make the occasion
a memorable one. The following list of
toasts for the banquet have been announced:
1. Our Guests—You are more welcome, gentle
airs, than I have words to tell you.
2. The Ctty of Savannah—A fair oity in a
sunny land. Its broad harbor bears the fleets
of commerce Throughout its bounds by day
the hum of industry is heard; by night the
light laugh of pleasure breaks the silence. Its
name, the symbol of fertility; its history, a
record of heroic deeds.
3. The past presidents of the association.
4. The Press—A light to guide, a rod to check
the erring and reprove.
5. Friends of ot her 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 thrilling with
the Consciousness of growing power ana pros
perity.'’ [Quoted from a s eech of Mr. Grady
before the New England Society dinner in New
York in 1886—the speech that made his reputa
tion.
8. The Ladies—Earth’s noblest thing, a
woman perfected. Her step Is music, and her
voice is song.
Do not weakrn yourself by drastic purga
tives. Take Mminons Liver Regulator.— Adv.
OITY BREVITIES.
Regular meeting of St. Andrew’s Society
to-night.
Solomon’s Lodge No. 1, F. and A. M.,
meets to-night.
Fidelity Castlo No. 7, K. G. E., holds a
meeting to-night
Regular weekly meeting of Haupt Lodge
No. 28, I. O. O. F., to-night.
Five arrests were reported at the police
barracks up to 12 o’clock last night Two
white men were locked up for drunkenness
on the street and three negroes for disor
derly conduct
Alfred Johnson, the colored boy charged
with destroying the sight of Hal Brueok
mann by throwing vitriol into his oyes,
will have an examination before Justice
Elsiuger this morning.
St. Mary’s Home is having anew floor of
concrete laid to be covered with boards.
The fl >oring has worn out so rapidly that it
was decided to make the present oue of
more durable material.
Tho first bale of sea island cotton shipped
from Charlton county this season was
shipped by J W. Leigh of Folkston Oot. 4,
and weig od 399 pounds. It was shipped to
D. Y. Dancy of Savannah.
RKADY FOR HI3 COMMISSION.
Postmaster Doyle Waiting to Hear
From His Bond.
Postmaster Joseph F. Doyle has for
warded his bond to Washington, and he ex 5
poets to receive his ooimnission in a few
days, when he will taka charge of the office.
Tho bond is for $120,000, and his bondsmen
qualify for $240,000.
An inspector of the postoffica department
is in the city, aud will remain until the
offico is turned over to tho new postmaster.
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 Cat torus
10 Cents.
The choicest liß6 of Imported Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs for Gentlemen to be
seen for 10c. at Collat’s, 149 Broughton
street. — Adv.
Gutman's
Are closing out their stock of Gent's Under
wear at less than cost. — Adv.
You are invited to we >r out our threshold.
Appel & Schaul, one price to all.—Aiir.
Sanitary Underwear for gentlemen, $2 50
the suit—would ba good value f .r $3 09, at
Coliat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv.
Out and outvalues at Appel & Sohaui’s.
Adv.
BAKING POWDER.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 1889.
RdVfeJ MP l #
faider
absolutely pure
POLICE WANT MOKE PAY
THEY LEAVE THB AMOUNT FOR
THE COUNCIL TO FIX.
Alderman Faliigant Revives the
Hutchinson Island Controversy—The
Special Committee’s Report Upon
the Concessions Proposed to the
Savannah Real Estate Company for
Its Proposed Street Railway—The
Enterprise Company’s Petition for
Two Belt Lines.
The city council held a short session last
night, and little business out of the routine
was transacted.
The most important matter was a petition
signed by nearly every member of the po
lice force asking for an increase of salary.
Tbe petitioners, after reciting the trials and
dangers to which they are subjected in
protecting tbe peace and advancing the wel
fare of tbe city, stated tnat they stipulated
no amount of increase, but would leave
that to tbe wise judgment of tbe council,
and hoped that the matter would receive
favo. able consideration.
ALDERMAN FALLIGANT HEARD FROM.
At the opening of the meeting Alderman
Faliigant sta ed that be thought certain re
marks made t>y Alderman Myers at the last
meeting of oounc.l in speaking on his ques
tion of personal privilege in reference to
the Hutchinson Island matter reflect and upon
him, especially that part in regard to au
alderman s anding on street corners to be
interviewed, and no moved tnat that por
tion of it be expunged from tbe minutes.
Alderman Cann did not think that por
tion of Mr. Myers’ remarks were placed
upon tbe miuutes, and therefore there was
nothing to be expunged.
The clerk then read that portion of the
previous meeting’s minutes whioh referred
to Alderman Myers’ remarks showing that
the words which Alderman Faliigant wished
stricken out had not been entered.
Mayor Schwarz put the motion of Aider
man Faliigant, and it was lost, the alder
man himself being the only one voting
for it.
THE MINUTES CONFIRMED.
Alderman Nichols then moved the con
firmation of the minutes, which was car
ried.
The Southern Cotton Oil Company
petitioned council for a rebate of sllß 78 in
their water rent, which they claim they
were compelled to pay through an error
connecting them . with tho Commercial
Guano Company. The petition was referred
to the committees ou finance and water.
J. H. Cavanaugh peti.ioned council to
oompel the Belt Line to remove two poles
which the ooinpany had erected on the side
walk in front of his residenoe at Henry and
Habersham streets without his permission.
The matter was referred to the street and
lane committee and city attorney.
THE STREET RAILWAY FRANCHISES.
The special committee ou railroads, of
which Alderman Myers is chairman, re
ported favorably upon the concessions pro
pose l by the'Savannah Real Estate, Loan
and Building Company for the privilege of
building its street railroad. The report was
adopted.
The Enterprise Street Railway Company
submitted its amended petition for permis
sion to build lines to be operated by elec
trioity or horse power, and it was referred
to the special committee on railroads. In
this petition the committee asks the privi
lege of having two belt lines, tho first
to start from t e market, thence
east on St. Julian to Johnson
i-quare, around the north side of the square
through Bryau street to St. Julian, 1 ast ou
St. Julian to Price, south on Price to
Henry, wes; 0:1 Henry to Barnard, north
ou Barnard to Gwinnett, west on Gwin
nett to Montgomery, north on Montgomery
to Sc. Julian, east on St Julian to the
market, around the north side of the
market, through Bryan to the starting
point on St. Julian street; also from the
intersection of Gwinnett and Montgomery
streets south on Montgomery street to the
city limits; also from the intersection of
Montgomery and Congress streets around
the west side of Franklin square into St.
Julian street, west on St. Julian to West
Broad, north on West Broad to Bay, west
on Bay to Wadley street, aud north on
Wadley to River street.
A NEW BELT ROUTE.
Belt No. 2is to start from the western
boundary of the Savannah and Atlantio
railway property on east end of South
Broad street, thence west on South Broad
to Randolph, north 011 Randolph to Presi
dent, west on President to Wright square,
north around Wright square through
State street to President, west
on President to West Broad,
south on West Broad to New street, west
on New to West Boundary, south on West
Boundary to Sims, east ou 81ms to West
Broad, north on West Broad to McDouougn,
east on McDonough to Montgomery, south
on Montgomery to Harris, east on Harris to
East Broad, north 011 East Broad to South
Broad, east on South Broad to the starting
point.
Au invitation was received by the mayor
aud council to attend the oilored Masonic
bazar next Wednesday night at the old
Seamen’s Bet el, on Montgomery Btreet,
and it was accepted.
The auctioneer* of the city, with the
exception of two, petitioned the oouncii
to take steps to prevent future sales of live
stock, etc., ia front of the court house.
The petition was referred to the committee
on streets and lanes.
Man in Cooley was awarded the contract
for paving the city’s sidewalks.
Go to th Producer
If you desire to get a pure article of food.
His reputation and su oess depend upon the
opinion of the consumer. Sirocco Tea is
straight from our gardens in ludia and
Ceylon. Davidson & Cos., 1436 Broadway,
New York. Savannah agents, Lippman
Bros. Retail Depot, Livingston’s Phar
macy.—Adv.
Genuine Scot-h Cheviot Frock and Saok
Suite sold everywhere at $1609, can be had
for sl2 00 at Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.
— Adv.
We are very busy now, but will be more
than pleased to see you.
Appel & Schaul,
Oue Price, Plain Figures, No Deviation.
—Adv.
Original?
Well, rather. No one can boat our selec
tion ot 25c. Greats’ Neckwear in Silk and
Satin, choice pat erns. Just received an
other supply by express to-day.
— A <tv. COLLAT’B.
Our exposition of fall novelties is
astonishing, admission free, every visitor
presented with a souvenir. Appel &
Schaul, One Price W all.— Adv.
LOCAL PERSON AX*
W. H. Oliver of Macon is at the Pulaski.
J. J. Dale of Beaufort, 8. C., is at the De
Site.
Arthur W. Clarke of Darien is at the De
Soto.
Samuel Wolff of Thomisville is at the
Pulaski.
S. A. Borders of Amerious is at the
Pulaski.
J. L. Jay of Albany is a guest of the
Screven.
R. F. Lawton of Macon is registered at
the De Soto.
J. H. Currie of Wilmington, N. C., is at
the Screven.
J. W. Davidson of Waresboro is a guest
of the Screven.
Daniel B. Harris of Atlanta is registered
at tbe Pulaski.
Josiab Flournoy of Columbus is stopping
at the Pulaski.
J. R. Saunders of Alexandersville is a
guest of the , ulaskl.
Miss Taylor, who spent the summer in
Virginia, is at home again.
W. G. Charlton left for New York last
night on the Chattahoochee.
R. A. Long and wife, of Beaufort, S. C.‘
are registered at tho Pulaski.
Thomas A. Patten and O. H. Rogers of
Sandersvllle, are registered at the Screven.
Miss Mary Owens and Miss Meta Thomas
sailed last night for New York on the Chat
tahoochee.
J. Augustus Smith of the Royal Baking
Powder Company of New York is a guest
of the Pulaski.
Gen. A. R. Lawton and Mrs. Lawton
have returned from the north, where they
spent the summer.
E. C. Tinsley, of the East Tennessee, Vir
ginia and Georgia railroad, is in the city
and is at the Pulaski.
Judge Faliigant and Miss Faliigant, who
spent September and part of October at tbe
north, have returned home.
Charles L. Andrews, advance agent of
the Frederick Wards Company, is in the
ctiy, stopping at the Screven.
Thomas DeC. Ruth. Jr., of Baltimore,
an officer of the Raisin Fertilizer Company,
is in the city on his way to Florida He n>
a guest of the Pulaski.
Lieut J. W. Howison of the United
States revenue cutter Boutwell arrived
last night on the Wm. Crane from Balti
more, on his return after a leave of ab
sence.
Joseph Bibby, senior partner of the firm
of I. Bibby & Sons, seed crushers of Liver
pool, la visiting Savannah with a view to
business connections for his home in Eng
land. He is staying at tbe Pulaski.
A Bore Throat or Cough, If suffered to
progress, often results in an incurable throat or
lung trouble. “ Broom's Bronchial Troches"
give instant relief.—Ad*'.
THE COOL WAVE ON.
Light Frosts Reported from North
Georgia and Mississippi.
Yesterday was rather a cool day in Sa
vannah, as was predicted, the mean tem
perature being 11“ lower than that of the
preceding day. The maximum temperature
for the day was 73*. the miuiinum 56°.
The day was c >oler elsewhere throughout
the south thau in this section, the Savan
nah district average temperature being 78°,
while the Atlanta district’s average was
only 68”, and the Little Rock district only
66°.
Gainesville and Newnan In the Atlanta
district reported light frosts, as also did
Meridian, Miss. No cold wave prevailed in
the northern states, the temperature being
about normal.
No rain was reported throughout the
south, except small amounts from the Gal
veston and New Orleans districts. The in
dications are that to-day will be fair and
somewhat warmer.
The Colored Masons’ Fair.
The colored Masonic bazar opened at the
old Seamen’s Bethel on Franklin square last
night. The building is handsomely deoorated
and is filled with handsome booths. The
bazar was formally opened by J. E- White
man, chairman of tbe bazar oommittee. It
will continue ten days and will be open
every afternoon and evening.
To feel bright and cheerful attend to your
stomach. Take Simmons Liver Regulator.—
Adv.
Something Rich.
Mr. George Meyer, the agent of the
world renowned Faust beer, hag just re
ceived a consignment of prairie chickens
from Mr. Anton E, Faust’s celebrated es
tablishment, St. Louis, Mo., which will be
served at lunch to-day at all the saloons
using the Faust beer. See special column,
Adv.
15c Neckties, worth double the money, at
Collat’s, 149 Broughton street.— Adv.
Our store is an economical trade center.
Appel & SchauL— Adv.
40c will buy for your boy a pair of neat,
durable pants, sold else where for no less
than 65c. Collat’s, 149 Broughton street
Adv.
Oak, Pine and Llghtwood
For Bale by R. B. Cassells, corner Gwin
nett street and S.,;F. &W. Ry. Telephone
77.—A au.
Go to other stores, get prices and then
compare our’s, what the eye seeth, I be
lieth. Appel & Schaul, One Price to all
— Adv.
$4 25
Pantaloons, worth $6, sold at Collat’s, 149
Broughton street.— Adv.
When Appel & Schaul says ‘ cheap” it
refers only to price, not quality.— Adv.
Weddine Presents.
New and decidedly unique and appro
priate designs in Wedding Presents at M.
Sternberg & Bros’.—A dv.
Tho “Watte House.’ 1
Our store is painted white on the outside,
but iDside we paiDt everything “Red,”
which means we sell our Clothing and Fur
nishing Goods at R >ci Bottom prices. We
sell everything for cash and one price, two
things which draw the trade, and is also
appreciated. Call at Collat’s 149 Broughton
street. — Adv.
Oak, Pine and Light wood
For sale by R. B. Cassells, corner Gwin
nett street and S. F., &W. Ry. Telephone
77.— Adv.
LUDDK.y BATES 8. M. B.
S^io
This is the new Ma
son k 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
easy payments.
** * *
HIDDEN OATES S. 11. 1,
DRX GOODS.
137 Broughton Street.
FINE BLACK
AND
MOURNING DRESS SMS,
Priestley’s Silk Warp Henriettas.
Priestley’s SilK Warp Tamise. N,
Priestley’s Silk Warp Drap Daltna
Priestley’s Brocaded Silk Warp Henrietta
Priestley’s All Wool Arrnure Cloths
Priestley’s All Wool Melrose Cloth.
Fine All Wool Serges, Surah Cl tlis, Wh’pcorli
Diagonals, Checks and several other wean!
which space does not permit us to enu uenfc,
a splendid line of Black and White GmS
suitable for secon 1 mourn ng.
We would, again, call your attention to 001
Colored Dress Goods, the variety and styles ot
which will repay an inspection. Our Silk n
islied Henriettas at 25 and 39c, and our Sant
C'latns and Cheviots are the wonder of every
one that examines them. They are 40 inches
wl !e and all wool, and only 50c a yard, a Sae
selection of combination suits from $2 50 to Sli
.TXTST ARRIVED—
Our Fall Importation of JODVIN’S CEUS
BRATED KID GLOVES.
CBDHAS y 11.
COAL AND WOOD.
COIL, POD, LIE
Ceieol aai Plasm
DENIS J. MURPHY
Office 7 Drayton Street.
Telephone 49.
COAL AND WOOD
OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPTLY
DELIVERED.
ID. JEI. Tlioma^
111 Bay St. West Broad St Wisrta
Tklephonb No. 69.
SOAP.
IIOWDY
HAVE YOU TRIED
BROWN’S
SEA FOAM SDAP?
It Preserves the Clothes, is an Excellent IM"
and Bath Soap, being very FBAGKAbI
Put up in large bars at Five cents each 1
be had of all popular grocers.
Henry Solomon & Son
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
PLUM. BUR.
l a. McCarthy,
44 BARNARD 9TKKET,
(Under Knights of Pythias' Hall).
PLUMBING AND GiS FIT®
STUM HKATIKG A SPEOAiJi.
Me Leals lleffi
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