Georgia Historic Newspapers

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GEORGIA'S MELON CROP.
THE ACREAGE EXPECTED TO BE
DOUBLE LAST YEAR'S.
The Association of th Growers In
Session at Albany- Representative*
of the Railroads Promise Adequate
Facilities for Handling: the Crop-An
Advance in Rates Feared.
Albany, Ga.. Feb. 18,-The Georgia
Melon Growers’ Association oonvened to
day at the court house in this city. The
attendacce was not as large as it was ex
pected to be. but it was a representative
gathering. President George R. Mcßee
stated that the annual election of officers
was in order and asked that another be
■elected for the honorable position of presi
dent, as his acreage in melons had de
creased. J. L. Hand objected to replacing
the efficient president and stated that it was
the unanimous sentiment that he should be
retained at the head of the association, and
upon a motion whioh Mr. Hand put to the
house the old officers were re-elected.
OBJECT OF THE MEETING.
President McKee stated that the object of
the meeting was to collect statistics as the
the acreage for the present year and to de
vise some measure for proper and uniform
distribution. From the reports of
the representatives of the various
regions represented it was ascer
tained that the acreage in Georgia for 1891
would be about douole that of last year.
Last year there were 30,450 acres in Georgia,
Florida, and Alabama, which would make
an acreage of 1891 of 40,900. South Caro
lina’s acreage last season was about 9,000.
From reliable sources it was estimated that
the acreage iu that state would be increased
60 per cent, which would give a total acre
age for 1891 in South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida and Alabama of 44,400,
WHAT IS TO BE DONE WITH THE CROP.
After the reporta as to acreage had been
received President McKee stated that the
question now presented itself, “What is to
be done with the crop?”
J. L. Hand asked to hear from O. W.
Houser of Fort Valley, who was present
representing the interest of a melon and
fruit exchange to be organized for operation
in the approaching season.
Mr. Houser responded with an explana
tion of his plans and purposes. He knew
the difficulties to be encountered, and be
lieved that he and his associates would de
velop plans sufficient to overcome them in
the selection of the bet commission mer
chants to handle the crop, and in using their
best endeavors in giving it judicious distri
bution. The exchange will be chartered,
with a paid up capital of SIO,OOO.
READINESS OF THE RAILROADS,
Capt. John A. Davis, general agent of the
Central railroad, said, with the oonsent of
the convention, be would press the impor
tance of ascertaining the exact acreage, so
as to enable the railroads to provide ade
quate transportation facilities. He believed
that the railroads could and would oare
competently for the business, but they would
be glad to have reliable Information as to
the acreage and prospective yield as the
crop advances toward maturity.
J. R. Sams, general agent of the Nash
ville, Chattanooga and Ht. Louis and Lou
isville and Nashville railroads, responded
to a call aud stated that he would notify his
superior that the acreage had been largely
increased, and to prepare to handle the
largest melon business ever offered his line.
With increased rolling stock and
motive power his road was In
a better position to handle
the business with more dispatch than ever
before. He knew nothing as to the rates
for the coming season, but believed that
the old rates would be sustained. He sug
gested that Thomas Carter, the commis
sioner be addressed aud asked to fix the
rates early.
AN ADVANCE FEARED.
J. Forrester expressed the fear that the
rates would be advanced unbse someone
was appointed to represent the interests of
the growers before the rate committee,
which meet in Tampa on Feb. 24, and he be
lieved that J. L. Hand was best qualified to
do that service.
J. L. Hand regretted that engagements
precluded the possibility of his serving in
that capacity.
J. W. Butler stated that it was very
important to know what the
rates would be early, for in the
event of an advance the growers wanted to
reduce the acreage. After considerable
discussion a motion prevailed to appoint
George R. Mcßae, C. R. Twitty, O. M.
Houser and J. H. Davis as a committee to
memorialize the committee on rates.
On motion the convention then adjourned
subject to the call of the president.
GEORGIA AND THE FAIR.
Gov. Northen Wants the State to
Make an Exhibit.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 18.—Gov. Northen,
finding that other states are appropriating
hundreds of thousands of dollars in order
that they may have creditable exhibits at
the approaching world's fair, and that
Georgia is debarred from such action by the
terms of her constitution, contemplates
writing an address urging npon the peo
ple the importance of advertising the
state’s reejuroes at the expositien.
His plan is to interest the railroads, cities
and farmers in the matter, feeling confident
that the cost of the exhibit, if borne by
them, will be repaid tenfold by the good
resulting to the state at large. The only
preparation which seems to have been made
vet was the appointment of Commissioners
McLawa aud Way by Gov. Gordon, and at
their request delegates by the late agricult
ural oonveution, to ascertain what could be
done in the respective congressional dis
tricts.
SHOULD BE REPEALED.
Gov. Northen says that in his opinion the
clause of the state’s constitution which for
bids appropriations for such purposes ought
to be repealed. He thinks it is a great mis
take to lock up the treasury and throw
away the key, but, the law being such as it
is, he will suggest as the most practicable
method for making an exhibit that delega
tions from the railroads, cities, al
liance and agricultural societies
be convened together and steps
be taken by tnem to prepare an exhibit, and
to raise from the business interest they rep
resent sufficient funds for transportation.
The railroads, he believes, would cheerfully
undertake to furnish minerals and
woods, the •farmers an agricultural
distilay and the cities to ex
hibit their manufactures and other
interesting resources and advantages. “The
cost of transportation,” said the governor,
“would not be large, as very Tow rates
could be secured; and 1 feel sure that the
expense will be so well justified as to make
it thoroughly practicable to achieve the
desired end without aki from the govern
ment.’’
A BOY MAIL, BILES JAILSD.
Hu is Charged with Stealing a Pistol
from a Mail Pouch.
Atlanta, Ga.. Feb. 18.—Peter Ham
mond, a 16-year-old mail rider, was to-day
brought to Atlanta from McDonough by a
couple of United States inspectors, and sent
to jail in default of SI,OOO bond, for steal
ing a $2 pistol from one of his pouches.
Peter is the son of N. M. Hammond, a
sub-contractor on the star route leading from
McDonough to Snapping Shoals, Peeksville
and several other offices. The inspectors
say a number of petty' thefts hare been re
ported from that route. The robbery for
which the boy was arrested took place early
in January. The sack was not cut, the lock
remained unbroken, and, as no key was
furnished the carrier, the detectives are un
able to understand how he managed to get
the bag open .
You will seldom Deed a doctor If you have
Simmons Liver Hegulator handy.— Ati-
BRUNSWICK’S WIRE BUDGET.
Ella Fason in Town—A Young Woman
the Victim of Negro Insolence.
Brunswick, Ga. JFeb. IK —Sheriff Bailey
of Mclntosh county arrived to-night with
Ella Fason (colored), accomplice in the mur
der of an Italian in Darien tome months
ago. Ella was sentenced to hang witk
Charlie Reeves, but the mental strain was
too much for her aod she went crazy, and
out of mercy was ordered to the insaoe
asylum.
Brunswick is alive with enthusiasm over
the approaching convention of the
Young Men’a Christian Association, which
commences Friday. State Secretary
Jenner aad Local Secretary Scholl, ass.seed
by citizens, ere bard at work arranging for
entertaining the visitors, and have secured
?lenty of homes for all who attend. Editor
atriek tValsb and Mrs. W. O. Sibley of
Augusta are enthusiastic workers for the
cause, aud each have shown liberality by
offering gold medals for the hurdle and
running races.
anew college.
Brunswick is to have a male college.
Prof. W. W. Wallace, now principal of
Brunswick’s night school, late of Atlanta,
has purchased property from Edwin Brobs
tOD, aud will shortly commence the erection
of a three-story building with accommoda
tions for 100 pupils. Tills will give Bruns
wick both male and female colleges.
NEGRO IMPUDENCE.
This afternoon Miss Clara Hatcher of
Waynesville arrived on the noon train to
visit Mrs. Schriever, on Gloucester street.
Mr. Johnson, brother of a prominent
lawyer here, seeing that no odo was uear
to take care of her, escorted Miss
Hatcher to a carriage, and then giving
the driver directions to Mrs. bchriener’s
home, and, thinking she would be safely
earned there, left the depot, but there was
an old, crippled ntgress on the train, and a
yellow negro had her in charge. He helped
the woman to the same carriage M:ss
Hather was seated in, piled her iu with the
assistance of the dnver, then jumped in
himself and gave orders to drive off.
Miss Hatcher was helplees, and bad
to submit to the imposition. Hue was car
ried safely to her destination, however, and
after leaving the carriage the driver drove
off. The white people connected with the
affair are eminently respectable, and their
friends who know of the occurrence are en
deavoring to find tne negroes who ware in
the carriage.
TWO LYNCHED AT GAINESVILLE.
A Poese Huntin g for Others to be Given
a Similar Lose.
Gainesville, Fia., Feb. 18.—That
Gainesville has not been slow iu meting
out justice to thieves, house burners aud
midnight assassins was shown when the
two meu caught yesterday were found hang
ing in a grove just north of town early
tbia morning. The jailer and guards were
overpowered about 10 o'clock last night
by a mob of 300. The two prisoners were
taken out and carried quietly to the fatal
spot.woere they were giveu a few moments ’
time to pray. Then they were hanged a
short distance apart on two oak trees. Botb
confessed to being concerned in the killing
of McPherson Monday night and the shoot
ing at Dr. Phillips the night before. They
admitted that some of the gang had fired
the Dennis house Monday night as a signal
for them to return from McPherson's and
rob a store in town.
BENT ON ROBBERY.
It was their intention to have robbed P*
Miller’s store Sunday nig lit, when they were
surprised by an officer, and shooting began.
There seems to be nothing in the way of
burglary they have not been concerned in.
The man who shot McPherson is yet at
large, but was met this ovening ou the
Rock road with his gun. The party wbo
saw Mm was alone aud unarmed. A crowd
Is after him and he will soon be captured.
There is said to bo yet another
who has not been seen since Mon
day. A large amount of tools and
guns and stolen goods has been captured in
tneir bouee. The white man who was
hanged claimed to be an Englishman. He
had many aliases, and registered in town as
Kiernan on Feb. 13. The negro had n father
living juet out of town, but had been gone
for seveu years. He left a confession impli
cating many others. The other negro if
caught to-night will probably adorn the
same tree.
[Ed. Note.—A full account of the out
rages which led to the lynching appears on
page 5 of this morning's issue.]
AMONG THB ATHENIAN?.
Col. Rutherford Surprises His Family
by Getting Married.
Athens, Ga., Feb. 18. —A short time ago
it was reported that Col. John Rutherford
of Macon was ill in Florida His daughters,
Miss Lamar and Katie, his father, Prof.
Willlatn S. Rutherford, and his sister, Miss
Mildred, left immediately for the bedside.
They found that Col. Rutherford was
not ill,’ but had summoned his
family to meet his bride. Miss Carroll of
Richmond, Va„ a charming and accom
plished lady. Col. Rutherford was in Rich
mond a few days ago, when the ceremony
was performed. Col. aud Mrs. Rutherford
are on a bridal tour through Florida.
John Pratter and Sherman Horn were
tried this afternoon before Judge Herring
ton and adjudged insane. They will be
sent to the asylum.
Messrs. Lumpkin and Burnett, prominent
Athens lawyers, left to-day for Maoon to
argue beforo J udge Miller the right to sue
the Covington and Macon railroad. It is
•aid, since the recent changes in the affairs
of the road, that a number of claims wilt be
adjusted without an appeal to law.
Milledgevllle Mention.
Milledgevillb, Ga., Feb. 18.—The
superior court adjourned yesterday. There
was but one murder case, that of Isaac
Densley, charged with killing Charles Bon
ner. Dousley was acquitted.
At the Baptist church yesterday after
noon, at 2 o’clock. Col. J. P. Walker, a
young attorney of Montezuma, was married
to Miss Lucy "Posey, a young lady of this
city. The young couple have the best wishes
of their mauy friends iu this city.
A Railroad Sued for Rent.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 18.—Iu tho federal
court to-day the Central Trust Company of
Hew York, through tae Iron Car Company
of Conneticut, filed a suit against the Chat
tanooga, Romo and Columbus railroad for
$35,000, being the rental fjr thirty freight
cars for twenty months.
PAILS FROM THE SLOPE.
A Shipment to be Made From San
Francisco to Chicago.
Chicago, Feb. 18.—Secretary J. E. Mor
ris of the Bargiau Railway company of
San Francisco last evening closed a contract
with the Chioago and Northwestern rail
way for a twenty-ton lot of rails, to bo
shipped from San Francisco to Chicago for
testing purposes. This is tho first shipment
on record of railroad construction material
from California to the east. The new rail is
a Califoruia invention, and the Southern Pa
cific Company have had it under test in
Oakland for some time.
FIVE : MOTHEhED TO DFATH.
A Mother and Her Four Children
Perish at New York.
New York, Feb. 18.—A bakery at Del
monico place and Hopkins avenue caught
fire this morning from a pot of boiling fat
which boiled over. The basement and first
floor were gutted. Jacob Enrich, a baker,
who was at work over the fat, was fatally
burned. On the top floor, after the fire was
extinguished, the firemen found Mrs. John
Henry and her four cbiidreu dead. They
were asleep when the fire broke out aud
were overcome by the smoke before tuey
could escape.
THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1891.
WORK OF THB HOUSE
Subsidies and Cleveland's Views
Talked off.
Washington, Feb. 18. —In the absence
of the speaker, who wee confined to his
room by a severe oold, the House this
morning proceeded to tne el action of a
speaker pro tern. Mr. Pay son of Illinois was
elected, and was escorted to the chair by
Mr. McKinley of Ohio and Mr. Dockery of
Missouri, amid the plaudits of botb sides of
the chamber.
A conference was ordered on the District
of Colombia appropriation bill sad on the
military academy appropriation bill.
The House then proceeded to further con
sideration of the Ind.au appropriation bill.
Mr. Perkins eased unanimous oonsent
that the reading of tbe amendment to carry
into effect the treaty with the Coeur
d’Alene and other tribes of Indians be dis
pensed with, but Mr. Turner of Kentucky
objected.
Tbe reading of the amendment consumed
over an hour and a half, and it was then
agreed to. The bill was passed.
On motion of Mr. Funs ton of Kansas a
joint resolution was passed appropriating
$106,000 for printing 100,000 copies of the
report on the diseases of horses, prepared
under the supervision of tbe chief of tbe
bureau animal industry.
BLOUNT RUNS DOWN SUBSIDIES.
The House then went into committee of
the whole on the postofflee appropriation
bill.
In the general debate Mr. Blount of Geor
gia took a position against the shipping bill,
on the ground that all efforts to build up tbe
merenant marine by means of subsidy
would prove futile so long as the present
high rates of duty were maintained. He
inveighed against the general policy of sub
sidies and instanced the Pacific mail steam
ship subsidy as being of no benefit to com
merce, but resulting only in a scandal rest
ing on tbe Americas congress.
Mr. Kerr of lowa favored the shipping
bill as lending to build up the merchant
marine.
Mr. Simmonds of Connecticut spoke in
favor of tbe shipping bill.
Mr. Cummings of New York addressed
himself to an advocacy of the resolution
protesting against the persecution of the
Jews in Russia.
CLEVELAND AND SILVER.
Mr. O’Ferrall of Viyginja submitted an
argument against the shipping bill, in the
course of his remarks, be touched upon the
silver question; and in response to a ques
tion by Mr. Hopkins of Illinois as to the
position of ex-Presldent Cleveland upon
that subject, he declared that Grover Cleve
land wee deeper down in the heart of the
democracy of tbe country than any
other living mao. It might be
that Mr. Cleveland’s views on
silver did not suit the democracy. They
were tbe views of an individual member of
the Democratic party. Ho (Mr. O’Ferrall)
assumed that whatever Mr. Cleveland's posi
tion might be to-day on tbe question of
silver coinage, when the national convention
spoke in 1893 he would Indorse tbe prin
ciples of their platform, whatever
they might lie. He aid not believe
that Mr. Cleveland would surrender bis
oonvictions, but there were questions of
democratic principle paramount to the
question of free coinage of silver.
Several other gentlmueu discussed topics
entirely foreign to tbe bill before the House
Without disposing of the bill, the com
mittee rose and the House adjourned.
STILL LOOKS LIKE FOSTER.
The President Has Decided on i Hie
Secretary.
Washington, Feb. 18.—Before the
President left for New York to-day he said
that he had practically determined upon
the Secretary of the Treasury, but lest be
should ohatige his mind he would give no
hint about him. He would not even say
whether he was from the east or west. The
President’s friends ail agree in sayiug that
he will be found to be a western man, and
ru st of them think it oertain that ex-Gov.
Foster is the coming mau. Tbe nomination
is expected on Friday or Saturday.
FOSTER GOER TO NEW YORK.
Cleveland, 0., Feb. 18. —A special from
Fostoria, 0., says that ex-Gov. Foster, who
is mentioned as a probable successor of the
late Becre;ary Wiudom, was yesterday
oalled to New York bv a telegram from
President Harrison. Ex-Gov. Foster left
for the east last night.
Beeoham’s Pills act like magic on a weak
stomach.— Adv.
DRAINING THB SILVER POOL
A Probability that No More Witnesses
Will Be Called.
Washington, Feb. 18.—The silver pool
investigating committee has about com
pleted its inquiry, and though the commit
tee has not formally declared the investiga
tion closed, it is probable that no more
wituesses will be summoned. The inquiry
will be kept open for a few days for the
purpose of learning auytblng additional
that any one may suggest, but then the re
port will be prepared for presentation to
the House.
Capitalists Coming South.
Washington, Feb. 18. —A large delega
tion of New England capitalists passed
through Washington on their way south,
where they will be the guests of the Geor
gia and Alabama Investment and Improve
ment Company. They are in charge of
Hon. James W. Hyatt. They will visit
among other places Tallapoosa and At
lanta, Ga., and Anniston and Birmingham,
Ala.
SULLIVAN IN A RAGE.
A Walter Hurls a Coffee Pot at His
Head on Being Cursed.
Richmond, Va., Feb. 18.—John L. Sul
livan ended hia dramatic engagement in this
city lost night. While breakfasting at a
hotel this morning he became restless and
begun swearing at the negro waiter, named
Miller. Miller told him that he must not
swear in the ladies’ diniug-room. Sullivan
then made a break for Miller. The negro
had a coffee pot in his hand
and hurled it at Sullivan’s head.
Sullivan dodged the pot and jumped to his
feet. Miller grabbed at a chair and was
about to throw it at Sullivan, but suddenly
concluded that discretion was the better
part ot valor, and hurriedly made his exit
and hid himself.
CHARLESTON'S REGISTRATIONS.
Tho Commissioners Flooded With Ap
plications for tho Clerkship.
Charleston, 8. C., Feb. 18.—The regis
tration commissioners met again to-day,
but failed to elect a clerk. The commission
is embarrassod by she number of applicants
for the position, which pays SIOO, only, for
about three months hard work. One of the
commissioners said that he had no idea till
now that there wore so many men in
Charleston who were hard up. The board
will make another effort to-morrow to make
a selection.
Gibson Gives More Bail.
Chicago, 111.. Keb. IS.—Ex-Seorotary
Gibson of the whisky trust, who arrived
from Peoria last night, walked into Judge
Shepherd’s court to-day and gave $25,000
bad for his appearance in Auril, Thomas
Hutchinson, secretary of the Chicago Dis
tilling Company, and George T. Burrough,
secretary of the Phoenix Distilling Com
pany , being his sureties. Gibsou was then
released.
La Grippe at Leghorn.
Leghorn, Feb. IS.—The disease known
as the "grippe” has reappeared in this city
with alarming severity. The hospitals are
crow del with people suffering with the
malady. The troops forming the garrison
are specially affec.ad.
A TRUST COMPANY CLOSED.
Inability to Honor Calls for Money
Causes tbe Trouble.
New York, Feh. 18.— The American
Loan aad Trust Company closed its doors at
12:80 o’clock to-day, tbe immediate cause
being a demand for a large amount of
money which the trust company could not
meet. Three savings banks, one in
Syracuse, one in Rochester and other
outside banks, the names of which
are not known, demanded deposits amount
ing to $300,000. Tbe institution ooold not
pay, and at the request of one of tbe
savings banks tbe superintendent took pos
session. Later he sent for Bank Examiner
Cahill, who is now in oharge.
THE DEFICIENCY.
Bank Examiner Preston says tbe appar
ent deficiency in the assets of the American
Ixoau aud Trust Company is $056,709. He
has reason to believe that to-morrow tbia
will be reduced to $475,000. This amount,
some interested people expect, will be made
good by the stockholder* and the institu
tion be placed on its feet again.
A NEW BASE BALL WAR
The Association Withdraws from tbe
National Agreement.
New Yore, Feb. 18.—The report of the
withdrawal of the American Association
from the national agreement was substan
tiated at tbe St James hotel to-day, where
the delegates of the association are in ses
sion for the purpose of effecting a reorgan
ization. President Thurman has been re
moved for bad faith to the Associa
tion. His recent action in voting
to give Stovey, Blerbauer and
MackS to the National League has
Incensed the Association to a point where it
has renounced tbe national agreement, de
nounced Thurman as a tool of Spalding and
is now engaged at the St. James hotel in
this oity in re-organizing entirely. Vonder
horst was offered the presidency, but he de
clined the honor, and the choice fell upon
Louis Kramer of Cincinnati, who will also
perform the duties of secretary and treas
urer.
INMAN M AKSB A DENIAL.
The Terminal Not After tbe Louisville,
New Albany and Chicago.
New York, Feb. 18.—In reference to tbe
rumor that the Richmond Terminal people
had agreed to take $3,000,000 of the bonds
of the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
railroad John H. Inman said to-night:
“Nothing of the sort has occurred, as
far as we are concerned. I do not know
what Mr. Brice may have done for his Lake
Erie and Western company. There was
some talk, I believe, about a traffic arrange
ment with the Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago company, but that we should as
sume any indebtedness of the company has
not been spoken of.”
BIOUX PERL SOKE.
They Don't Like the Answer They
Got at Washington.
Chicago, 111., Feb. 18.—The Biouz In
dians who have besn to Washington reached
this city last night on their way back to Pine
Ridge. They are not at all satisfied. Young-
Man- Afratd-qf-His- Horses said to a re
porter: “We had some promises, but they
are like all the other promises of the Great
Father. We are not fooled, and we go
home with heavy hearts. We wanted Gen.
Miles, but he did not oome. We shall tell
our people that we have got more promises.
They will laugh at us and call us old men.”
WRICKED AND BURNED.
Paaeengera Escape a Horrible Death
by a Miracle.
Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 18. A south
bouud limited passenger train on the Illi
nois Central railroad, which left Chicago at
3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, jumped
the track near Medina, Tenu., about 4:33
o’clock this morning. The cars took fire
and are oonsumed, except the rear sleeper,
which was saved by the timely arrival of
the freight train. No oue was killed, but
the escape from death of all on board was
miraculous. Ed Silvertooth, the baggage
master, an unknown man and a newsboy
were seriously injured. The acoident was
caused by a broken rail.
HATCHET VERSU3 KNIFE.
A Terrible Duel Between Drunken
Men in Alabama.
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 18.—An Age-
Herald special from Bluffton, Ala., says:
"D. Good and Ford Jordan had a terrible
cutting duel to-night. Good cut Jordan's
left eye out with a liatohet and cut into the
bones of hia face several times. Jordan
cut Good’s throat with a knife. Both were
drunk and alone.”
A Negro Burglar Killed.
Charleston, S. C., Feb. 18.—Joseph
West, who owns a fruit farm about five
miles out of the city, shot and killed a negro
burglar this morning. The burglar was
breaking into his house. He bad the whole
left Bide of his abdomen nlown out by a load
of shot. His name is unknown, oat be is
supposed to be an ex-convict. Mr. West
brought the first news of the killing to the
city, but he was not arres.ed. The coroner's
jury rendered a verdict of justifiable homi
cide.
SYRUP Off FIGS.
ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant j
and refreshing to the taste, and acta
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers aud cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptable to the Btomach. prompt in
its action and truly beneficial m its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 500
and $1 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
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MEETINGS.
SOLOMOVS LOUOK \O. 1, F. 4k A. M.
A regular communication of this A
lodge will be held at Masonic Temple
THIS EVENING at 8 o dock /\jT
The F C degree will be conferred. '~ '
Members of aieter lodges and transient breth
ren are fraternally lnrited to meet us
By order of WM. B. SPASM. W 51.
Faap W. ClakAx, Secretary,
FIDELITY CASTLE AO. 7. K. O. E.
Tbs regular weekly meeting of this Castle
will be held at Knights at Pythias Hall, corner
Barnard and York streets, THIS (Thursday)
EVENING at 7.30 o’dock.
Members of sister Castles and visiting
brothers are cordially invited to meet with us.
I. G.(LOWERY, N. G
W. H. Bsbclsy. M. of R.
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
fhe regular monthly meeting of the St. An
drew’* Society will be held THIS (Thursday)
EVENING, at Knights of Pythias halL at 8
o'clock. A full and punctual attendance is re
quested.
H. A. McLEOD, Sec’y and Treas.
MIUTAIT 6RDERS.
SAVANNAH VOLUNTEER GUARDS.
HEAOqUARTBBS Battaliox I
Savannah Volunteer Guards. -
Savannah, Feb. 18, 18P1. 1
Order No. 18.
The corps will assemble at the Armory, uni
formed. armed and equipped (fatigue caps) on
MONDAY, Feb. 23d, at nine (9) o’clock a. m., lor
target practice and parade.
The Quartermaster will supply ammunition,
but the mamoerti have the privilege of supply
ing tbair own cartridges, if they so desire.
Njne (9) cash prizes will be presented by the
corps to the makers of the cine (0) best scores,
and one cash prize to tbs maker of the best
score among the ununiformed members present
and competing. Tae battalion officers’ end
respective company medals will be competed
for.
The ununiformed members wishing to con
tend for the prize offered this class will assem
ble at the Armory at the hour above named
(9 a. M.l and accompany the corps, or meet them
at the cars, at the corner of Liberty and Haber
sham streets, at 0:30 o'clock a. m., city time.
By order of
LIEUT. COL. GARRARD.
Ws. P. Hunter. Ist Lieut, and Adjutant.
SPECIAL NOTICES. ~
On and after Teh. 1, 1890, the basis of meas
urement of all advertising in the Rorxiuq
News well be agate, or at the rate qf $1 40 an
inch for the Met insertion.
NOTICE TO W ATER TAKERS.^
Oreiot Water Works, 1
Savannah, Feb. 19th, 1891. (
The water will be shut off THIS (Thursday)
MORNING at nine (9) o'clock on Whitaker
street, from Cos agrees to Taylor streets, for the
purpose of moving hydrants, and will be off a
few houra.
JAMES MANNING,
Superintendent.
SYNDICATES AD R. B. CAPITALISTS.
A QBAND CHANCE
—F OR—
INVESTMENTS AND LARGE RETURNS.
I have for sale a large tract of land near the
City of Savannah, having one of the finest river
fronts In the vicinity and bisected by two lines
of railroads. Thie property is made up of
neavily wooded (pine) land, some of the most
fertile truck land in the county, grand groves
of immense oaks and the highest ground in
Chatham county. There are several buildings
—residence*, cottages, barns, briok mill, etc.,
upon the property.
The possibilities of this property are dazzling
in their immensity and capability for yielding
large profits.
Immediately upon a great trunk line to the
east and south the laDd, touch higher than the
highest portion of Savannah, present a fine lo
cation for a suburban settlement within a half
hour’s ride of the city.
Asa railroad terminal, location for industrial
works and kindred enterprises it would yield an
immense profit. The timber upon the land will
prove an important item of proflt to the pur
chaser. Ihe proximity of this land to the city
and the low price at which it can be purchased
is a sure guarantee of large profits in the near
future.
To encourage the formation of syndicates to
handle thie elegant property, I have secured
very easy terms, to wit: SIO,OOO cash and the
balance in six equal annual payments, with In
terest at 7 per cent, per annum.
Full Information given upon application.
O. H. DORSETT,
Real Estate Dealer.
DR. M. SCHWAB fc SOX,
GRADUATE OPTICIANS,
No. 23 801 l Street, Savannah, Ga.
If your eyes are not properly fitted with eye
glasses or spaotaoles, we desire the opportunity
of fitting them with glasses which will correct
any visual iin perfection that may exist, or can
be corrected by scientific means. As specialists
we have fitted ourselves by a practical course of
study, graduating from Dr. C. A. Bucklin's
School of Optics, New York. We ere practical
opt.cians, aud make our own goods. New lenses
put in old frames while you wait. Oculists’
preemptions a specialty, and carefully filled.
No charge for examination.
A LIBERTY STREET RESIDENCE.
LARGE GROUNDS, HANDSOME CAMEL
LIAS, FINE LOCATION.
On the third block west of the De Soto hotel,
with 130 feet front on Liberty street and a depth
of 100 feet. I have for sale a very valuable piece
of property.
The S-story dwelling contains fourteen rooms
—hiving three Dth rooms. The grounds are
large and have so no of the graudest specimens
of eameUta-japonlea to be found In this vicinity,
This property has a particular value, on ac
count of its large size, central location, prox
imity to the hotel and railroads, and the beauty
of Liberty street, being the principal asphalted
drive in the city.
C. H. DORSETT,
Rb>l Estate Dealer.
A CARD.
At the semi-monthly meeting of the Second
Baptist Church, which was held on Monday
night, 16th of February, 1891, the Clerk was In
structed to publish. In accordance with the reso
lution passed at the regular meeting held Janu
ary sth, 18M, that aU those who aided Rev.
Alexander Ellis In the establishment of a
church under the name of BetU-Eden, w ith Rev.
Alexander Ellis as Its pastor, are now expelled
members of the Second Baptist Church, Green
Square, Savannah, Ga. The same Is ordered by
the church on the above date.
JAMES H. ROGERS, Moderator.
York M. Millkdge, Church Clerk.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
The firm of GOTTLIEB & HOFFMAN has
THIS DAY dissolved partnership, by mutual
consent. The business will hereafter be carried
on by W. H. HOFFMAN, who assumes all lia
bilities and collections of the firm.
Feb. 18th, 1891. N. L GOTTLIEB.
W. H. HOFFMAN.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COPART.
NERSHIP.
The firm pf GUILMARTIN A MEHRTENS
has been THIS DAY dissolved by mutual con
sent. MR JAMES L. MKIJRTENS withdraws,
and MR F. GUILMARTIN will continue
the business under the firm name of J. F.
GUILMARTIN & CO., and Assumes all the lia
bilities. Parties owing the'firm will pay MR.
GUILMARTIN. Tele Feb. 16, 1881.
JOHN F. GUILMARTIN.
JAMES U MEHRTENS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LAST NOTICE.
STATE SPECIFIC TAXES 18*1.
Omci o Tax Collrctor, }
Chatham County, Georgia, >
Savannah. Jan. 4,1891. )
The following State Specific Taxes for 1991
are now due. to wit:
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
AUCTIONEERS
POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES.
GAMING TABLES. FLYING HORSES, KTG
TENPIN ALLEYS, SHOOTING GAL
LERIES.
TRAVELING VENDORS OF PATENT MED
ICINES.
EMIGRANT AGENT3.
TRAVELING VENDORS' USING BOATS.
ITINERANT DEALERS IN LIGHTNING
RODS.
DEALERS IN SPIRITUOUS OR MALT
LHJUORS. INTOXICATING BITTERS, BRAN
DY FRUITS. OR DOMESTIC WINES.
DEALERB IN PISTOLS. TOY PIBTOLB,
SHOOTING CARTRIDGES, DIRKS OR BOWIE
KNIVES.
DEALERS IN FUTURES. BUCKET SHOPS.
PEDDLERS OF STOVES, RANGES OB
CLOCKS.
PARTIES KEEPING BILLIARD .OR POOL
TABLES FOR HIRE OR SALE.
ITINERANT DOCTORS, DENTISTS, OPTI
CIANS AND OTHER SPECIALISTS
PACKING HOUSES DOING THE COLD
STORAGE BUSINESS.
BREWING COMPANIES AND AGENTS OF
NON RESIDENT BREWING COMPANIES.
PAWNBROKERS. MERC ANTILB AND OOL
LEOTING AGENCIES,COMMERCIAL AGEN
CIES AND OTHER AGENCIES OF LIKE
CHARACTER.
All the above must REGISTER with the Or
dinary before pa/ing the tax.
JAS. J. McOOWAN, Tax Collector a O.
NOTICE.
City of Savannah, I
Office Clerk of Council, Feb. 17, IS9I. J
The following law is published tor 1 the In
formation of all concerned. Acts of 1877, Sec
tion 4%54 Code of Georgia:
•‘Vaccination shall be oompulsory upon all
persons living In Chatham county, and any
person or persons who have not been vacci
nated, and who, after the 19th of February, 1877,
fail to be vaccinated, shall, upon conviction for
the first offense, be punished by a fine of not
more than one hundred dollars or imprisonment
in the county jail for not longer than one
month, and for each subsequent offense shall be
punished as prescribed In section 4706 of tlie
Code of Georgia of 1882.”
*•***•
While under the vigilant and prompt measures
taken',ao cases of smallpox nowexlst in the city,
yet it is proper and prudent that every precau
tion should betaken to prevent tfie occurrence
at any further cases, and all persons who have
not been vaccinated are urged to have the same
attended to at once.
In order to afford every faoility to those who
desire to comply with tbe law. and are unable
to pay for vaccination, stations have been es
tablished at the corner of Farm and Indian
streets, and at the corner of Weet Broad and
Waldburg streets, where physicians will be In
attendance daily from 10 a. m. to 4p. m. , for
the purpose of vaccinating, with Dure matter,
free of charge, all persons who may apply.
[Seal] JOHN J. MoDONOUGH, Mayor.
Attest: Fbane K Rebareil Clerk Council.
NOTICE-REMOVED.
The COMMERCIAL INSTITUTE has removed
to its new and elegant quarters, corner Whit
aker and President streets, opposite Andrew
Hanley’s, where we will be pleased to explain
to all who are desirous of acquiring a business
eduoation our practical method of teaching.
C. S. RICHMOND,
Principal.
THE CELEBRATED LENS GRINDERS
And Scientific Optiolang, FAULKNER, KEL
LAM &. MOORE of Atlanta, Go., have a repre
sentative In our city in the person of Mr. H. A.
KELLAM, a member of the firm, who will re
main TO-DAY, WEDNESDAY and THURS
DAY at the drug store of THE HEIDT DRUG
COMPANY, Congress and Whitaker.
Mr. Kellain Is manufacturer of the celebrated
“Perfected Crystal Lenses" Spectacles and
Eyeglasses, and will adjust them scientifically
to ail eyea. HU firm are the only lens grinders
and manufacturing opticians in the south. No
charge for examination.
DON'T LIVE UP IN DESPAIR.
Dyspeptics, you wffl find a reliable remedy In
DR. ULMER’S LIVER CORRECTOR
It Is a faultless vegetable preparation, and
indorsed by prominent medical men.
Silver medal and diploma awarded over com
petitors.
Prepared by
B. F. ULMER M. D„ Pharmacist,
Savannah, Ga.
Price, $1 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
THE QUEEN'S LACE HANDKERCHIEF
Should have about It the popular odor of
PEACH BLOSSOM EXTRACT.
Made and for sale only at
BUTLER'S PHARMACY,
Cor. Bull and Congress.
THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE CITY.
FULLY EQUIPPED WITH THE FINEST
SERVICE AND CONDUCTED
-BY
FRIED A HICKS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN SERVED DAY
\
AND NIGHT.
KICKAPOO INDIAN REMEDIES.
The sale of Indian Sagwa, Kickapoo Indian
Oil, Salve, Cough Syrup and Worm Killer, will
be continued by
ROWLINSKI, Pharmacist,
Broughton and Drayton Sts.
Telephone 465.
call on “Uncle a dam,”
At 30 Jefferson street, corner Congress street
lane, if you want to bprrow any money on your
diamonds, jewelry or other “personal” property
Open 7 a. m. to 9 r. M. Saturdays to 11 p. m.
N. Y. LOAN OFFICE,
ADAM STRAUSS, Manager.
THE SUNDAY MORNING NEW*
Will bo found regularly on sale at the following
places,
ESTILL’S NEWS DEPOT, 31K Bull street
CONNOR’S NEWS STAND.
E. J. KIF.FFKR’S DRUG STORE.
Corner West Broad and Stewart streets.
T. A. MULLRYNE & CO.’S DRUG STORE,
West Broad and Waldburg streets.
ST. J. R YONGE'S DRUG STORE,
Comer Whitaker and Duffy streets,
W. A. BISHOP’S DRUG STORE,
Corner Hall and Price streets.
JOHNSON’S DRUG STORE,
Corner New Houston and Drayton streets
EXCURSION 8.
EUROPE EXCURiION
THIRTEEN THOUSAND MILES. Parties
select, all Travel and Hotels first-class. Cunard
Line. Reserved Cars for Continental tours.
Circulars free to any address. E. TOURJEE,
Franklin Square. Boston, Mass.
T'TTTT' morning NEWS carriers reach
H |i every part of the city early. Twenty.
■A JLA XJ fire cents a week pays for the Daily.
AMUSEMENTS.
1 of P. AnflivemryM
MASONIC TEMPLE,
THURSDAY EVENING. FEB. 19.
TICKETS Admitting Geatlemen & Ladies, sl.
Ticket* oan be haul from any member of the
several Lodges or Divisions.
Ft— F. HaRMON, Chairman,
SAVANNAH THEATER^
ONE NIGHT, FRIDAY, FEB. 20,
FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT OF THE EML
KENT ACTOR,
LOUIS JAMES,
And his superb company, in a Magnificent Pro
duction of
The Marble Heart,
Noth—This is positively Mr. James’ farewell
tour.
Scenery new and beautiful. Costumes rich
and elegant. Prices 31 and 50c. and 35c. Seats
on sale at Butler’s Feb. 18th. Next attraction
Harrlson-Sullivan Cos.. Feb. 21.
SA V ANN AH THEATER^
ONE NIGHT, SATURDAY, FEB. 91.
Honest Hearts and Willing Hands,
A Sensational Comedy Drama in five acts, by
DUNCAN BRADLEY HARRISON,
Author of “The Paymaster,” “186! to 1865 ”
“Forever and a Day,” etc., etc., in which will
appear the author and earnest actor,
Duncan B. Harrison,
And the Champion of the World,
John L. Sullivan,
AND A SPECIALLY SELECTED CAST.
Rests at Butler's Feb. 19. Next attraction
“The Voss Family,” Feb. 24 25.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOOD*.
MANTELS,
GRATES,
tiling,
IN GREAT VARIETY.
Crook:ery,
OTxhlezrry,
House Furnishings.
STOVES.
FURNACES.
HEATERS.
THE BEST MAKES.
BARNARD and BROUGHTON LANE
SUCCESSOR TO J. A. DOUGLASS & Cos.
JAS. DOUGLASS.
BANKS.
y<m.wsfefe.
President. Vice President.
JAS. H. HUNTER Cashier.
SAVANNAH BAM & TRUST Ctt
Savings Dep t
ALLOWS 4% i
Deposits of $1 and Upward Rowset
Interest on Deposits Payable Quarterly.
DIRECTORS;
Joseph D. Wekd, of J. D. Weed <2 00.
John C. Rowland, Capitalist.
C. A. Rarrzfi, Exohange and Insurants*.
John L. Harder Capitalist.
R G. Ehwin, of Chisholm, Erwin <& dußignoL
Edward Karow, of Strauss & 00.
Isaac G. Haas, General Broker.
M. Y. Maclntvbk, of M. Y. & D. L Maclntyre.
John Lyons, of John Lyons & 00.
Walter Conet. of Paterson, Downing 4 Oa
D l _G_Baooii. Lumber.
SHOES.
Is the best made, aud is sold
everywhere. This is the oriz- /4* f
Inal is Shoe. Bewro of imi- < BwSiSSfffcif
tations. Positively none 'J
genuine unless stamped 51
on the soles, “James AStjip I
Means’ 63 Shoe.” w \
J. MEANS A CO., S&.Pfj'BWE'uZ'jn
4i Idsrols Strset, ./SKJW&vSJ 1
Bouton, Ham. v j
SS||||gg3r
JAMES MEANS & CO.’S
Full line of SHOES for Men and boys. t<*
sale by
AC Ninume **<* BROUGHTON ST.,
. 0. mbflULj, Savannah.
•PRINTLNI* ANJJ BOOKBJ.NL>ING.
1890 PALI, K tti.MKB 189!
PRINTING AND BINDING,
BLANK BOOKS.
Establishment fully furnished with
necessary TOOLS and MACHINE®' I
PAPEBS and MATERIALS. Com]*'
tent Workmen. Established Reput*
tion for G-ood Work. Additional of
ders solicited. Estimates furnished.
93* BAT STREET.
GEO. N NICHOLS.
ARRIVAL.
"has ARRIVED!
H. H. GORDON, the well-known Tailor of
Stewart Building, New York city, has a rr; ' e j
with a full line of choice novelties in foreiS n 81
staple goods.
DE SOTO HOTEL*