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WREATHED IN FLOWERS.
THH VETERANS’ LAST TRIBUTB TO
GEN. JOH S ON.
Bis Portrait Placad on the Confeder
ate Monument and Lecorated With
Boses and Spring Flo were-Resolu
tions In Bcspec: to the Memory of
tfce Old Soldier—A Soldier's Last
Tribute.
A large num her of citizens gathered yes
terday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the soldier*’
monument on the parade ground to join the
Confederate Veterans’ As oc ation in pay
ing tribute to the mem try of Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston.
In the panel of the monument facing the
park was a crayon portrait of Gen. John
ston, draped in mourning, tied at the bot
tom with a white silk bow, the whole
surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves
and cedar. From the center of the picture
hung a badge of the Confederate Vet .-rans'
Association, in a semi-circle within the
wreath were the wards, “In Memory of
Our Dead,” in white letters on a black
background.
On the northwest corner of the monu
ment was a magnificent pillow of red
azalias, contributed by M-a R. M. Echols,
and on tne other side, close up to Gan.
Johnston's portrait, was an anchor of vari
colored roses and cedar, from Miss Lilly
McLean And rssn. Immediately below the
picture resled a large and exquisite wreath
of japonicas and wax Howe s, from Mrs.
J. J. Wilder. Grouped around the base of
the monument was a profusion of floral
tributes from Dr. and Mrs. Besseltau, Mrs.
Dr. Ell.ott, Mrs. Fred Habersham, Mrs.
Heyward and Miss Posey.
THE VETERANS’ MARCH.
The veterans, sixty-five strong, wearing
badges trimmed in mourning, formed in
fours on the western side of the monument,
and, under command of Gen. McLaw* and
Capt. John R. Dillon, marched around to
the northern side, where they faced to the
left in front of the monument inside the
railing and uncovered their heads.
Rev. W. S. Bowman, pastor of the
Lutheran church and a member of the
veterans’ association, offered a fervent
prayer extolling the virtues and public and
private character of Gen. Johnston, and
praying that the principles for which the
dead chieftain fought and bled will survive
to the end of time.
At the conclusion of the prayer Capt J.
R. F. Tattnall stepped forward and read
the following resolutions, which were
adopted unanimously:
A TRIBCTE TO THE OLD HERO.
Whzreas. In The providence of God. Gen.
Joseph E. J hasten has euiered into the final
rest that knows no waking until the call from
the author of life, be it
Resolved, That we, the citisens of Savannah,
here assembled in response to the ir.vitati n of
the Confederate Veterans' Association of this
city, are deeply sensible of the great loss our
co mtry has sustained in the death of Gen.
Joseph E. Jo mscon. one wro was our state's
buckler in war. our friend both in war and
peace, and an exemplar of the highest type of
citizenship The son of one of the most dis
tinguished hero-s of the American revolution
of 1776, a soldier h:m-e!f unsurpassed for
brilliant, intelligent daring, he pasted with
marked distiuetion through the grades of mili
tary official rank from second lieutenant
to general, receivinz a: each atep or pro
motion physical woun s from the enemies of his
country aud the applause and increased affection
of his countrymen. We earnestly commend ha
the youth of this far land—for tneir study and
example—the character and deads of the noble
gentleman and soldier whose battle of life has
just ended, cr wood with victory and the honor
and love of a p .pie. At a rip j old age he bas
aunk to real, grieving -for the first time—the
hearts of his surviving comrades of the ‘ lost
cause." and receiving tribute of respect to bis
memory from the brave men who, in the sad
days of fra ernal slaughter (now. thank God.
far behind us), stood in martial array, confront
ing in him a stern and dreaded opp uient, who,
the strife ended, was ever gentle, generous and
compassionate to the helpless au i tne suffering.
In every phaso of a citizen's duty—at the
hearth, the altar and in the haunts of men—he
<i manly and true—one of the nob-est works
of God.
Be it further lei iv il. That we respectfully
tender the expression of our earnest sympathy
with the kindred and connections of the de
ceased. and that a copy of these resolutions be
transmitted to them.
THE LIGHTS OUT.
Dr. Bowman then pronounced the bene
diction, after which Mr. Cobb clayed the
soldier.’last tribute of “taps.” The sound
ing of “taps” affected many of the veteran*,
and one old, gray .haired soldier was seen
to brush away a t -ar from his eyes.
The picture of Gen. Johnston was left in
position until sundown, guarded by Vet
erans J. P. and Charles VVnite. Then, to
gether with the anchor, it was removed to
the armory of the Georgia Hussars.
The picture was draped by Mrs. Kolb,
from a design lira , u by Veteran Charles
White, chairman of the committee on deco
rations. After the ceremonies were con
cluded hundreds of peopi- visited the monu
ment to view tbe deeorations. Gen.
Johnston was an honorary member of the
Republican Blues, and the corps will adopt
suitable resolutions on hfs death at its next
meeting.
TO ANSWER FOB FORGERY.
George H. King Arrested for Forging
Indorsements on Bank Raper.
George H. King, agent for the Con
recticut Indemnity Life Association, is in
jail for forgery. Fie was arrested yesterday
by Detective Wetherhorn on a warrant
issued by Justice Naughtin at the instance
of William Falconer, president of the Geor
gia Loan and Trust Company.
King presented to the company some
time ago for discount two notes for S4OO,
indorsed by V, L. Keeler and Joseph U.’
Baker. The notes were discounted and day
before yesterday the indorsers were notified
that the paper was due. Both Mr. Keeler
and Mr. Baker at once denied the signa
tures. They were confronted by King,
who stoutly asserted that Mr. Keeler had
indorsed for him. Neither signature, how
ever,had auy resemblance to that ordinarily
written by tbe gentlemen. Mr. Baker
failed to identify King when he saw him at
tbe company’s office.
King’s plan, after having forged the in
dorsements. was evidently to meet the notes
when they be-ame due, and, doing so, the
indorsers would be none the wiser for their
names having been used. AVben the notes
were presented for discount King
requested that his indorsers should
not be notified and be would meet
the paper promptly having had other
transactions of a similar character. Tne
usual notice, however, was given the in
dorsers. and Kiug’s scheme was unfolded.
It was a risKy game and be was caught at
it. Warrants were at once sworn out, and
yesterday afternoon he was lodged iu jail
to await theaction of the grand jury. An
investigation of his connection with the
Connecticut Life Association is also being
made.
An Accidental Race.
Gardner B. Cbsrlick. a gentleman “jook”
from New York city, spending a few days
Ist Savannah, made a match with John
Feeley, yesterday, for a half mile race for
a basket of wine aud a suit of clothes. Mr.
Feeley wanted to furnish a rider for Air.
Charlick’s horse, but he objected, as he
suspected a scheme of “j .ckeying” and
rode hiß own horse. A professional jockey
rode bis (Feeley’*) horse. The judges were
J. J. Matthews and George Wofarman of
New York. R. W. Powers of the I)e Soto
was starter and Si Ba ch was timekeeper.
The race was run iu one minute and Char
lick’s horse won. Feeley was surprised
and Charlick was delighted, and the crowd
was of tbe opinion that it was a put up
job. It was subsequently found out that
the excellent white “dark horee” was a
noted racer “rung in,” who had won many
races at Brighton and Sheepshead Bay dur
ing the last two seasons.
Bradycrotlne is a blessing to Headache
•ufferers.— rid.
CANADIANS SXS TH3 CUT.
Mr. Mercier'a Party Inspect* tbe
Court House and Jail and Visits tbe
Resorts.
The Canadian party, which arrived in
Savannah Monday, visited the jail and
court house yesterday and inspected these
structures. The visitors were charmed
with the court house, and Mr. Mercier. who
is acting as guide, expressed the views of
his companions las: night when he said:
“Chatham county’s court house is the most
perfect we have see ion our jouruey. It is
a perfect jewel, and we will have to steal
several ideas from it tor tbe improvement
of the one in Montreal.”
t The superior court was in session when
tbe Canadians visited tbe building, and
Judge Falligant took a recess for a few min
utes while lie was being introduced by Mr.
Mercier to the balance of the party.
Attorney General Kobidoux doe- not be
lieve that there is a better court house in
the country lor its size than Savannah has.
From the court house the visitors went to
the jaiL The jail, they said, is one of tbe
best ventilated they have seen on tbeir trav
els, and it has many points which will
probably be reported to the home govern
ment.
In the afternoon a drive was taken to
Bonaventure. Tne gentlemen were de
lighted with tbe quaint beauty of the
famous city of tbe dead, and ail agreed that
it would be hard to find anything to com
pare with it.
The party, with the exception of Mr.
Merrier, will leave to-dav for Cuba. Mr.
Meroior will remain here for a few days
to renew acquaintance, and will rejoin his
friends at New Orleans, from whence they
will go for a tour of the weat.
Mr. Merrier was a resident of Savannah
for ninelee i years. He was connected for
a long time with the Central's transporta
tion department and was also passenger
agent for the Georgia and Floriia Inland
Steamboat Company. Afterward he en
gaged in the grain business on his own ac
count on the Bay aud was quite s jcoassfui.
He left Savannah in 1385 to take up his
residence in Montreal, his old home, where
his brother, the prime minister, is the
leader of the liberals of the province of
Quebec.
In speaking to a Morning News reporter
on tbe growth of Savannah Mr. Merrier
said: “Tr.e improvement which has taken
place here since 1 left six years ago is simply
wonderful. I could hardly realize it as I
walked through the streets. I anew that
Savannah was bound to grow, but I had no
idea tae growth would be so rapid. Every
side I turned I saw improvement, and I feel
proud of it. I have a warm spot in my
heart for Savannah, which was my home
for nineteen years, and the place
where several of mv children were
born. It is one of the pleasantest things of
my life to get back here, even if it is but
for a short time, to renew my acquaintance
with the friends of my youth, and gaze on
the great strides being made by this grand
old city.”
“If I could close my eyes to everything
else,” continued Mr. Merrier, “and pass into
a dream it could not surpass the magnificence
of the De Soto. I had read accounts of the
grandeur of the structure, but it proved a
revelation to me when I arrived here. I
thought the accounts were over-drawn, but
they did not do the hotel justice. I have
traveled extensively, aud have seen many
large and fins hotels, but I
have yet to see one which sur.mass's the De
Soto. There is no reason now tourists
should go farther south than Savannah.
Here they have everything which they can
desire. A magnificent climate, a beautiful
city aud one of the grandest hotels iu the
country. I believe that before long Savan
nah will become a great tourist winter
resort.
Mr. Merrier is an enthusiastic liberal and
b drives that the principles of that party
will triumph at au early day in Canada, ana
that the g vernmentof Sir John McDonald
will be short-lived. “VVe came near getting
control at tbe last eleotion,” said be, “and
we consider that we have won a big victory
by reducing tbe conservative majority from
over fifty to something like eighteen or
nineteen. Lively time* are ahead for the
government narty when parliament meets,
as it hardly has a working majority, and
any slight question may cause a turn-ovor."
Mr. Mercier was visited yesterday by
many of mb old friends, among them Con
gressman Lester, after whom he has name 1
ODe of his boys.
Paul de Cazes, superintendent of public
instruction of Quebec, is a member of the
party, and he is carried away with his trip
to Savannah. "It is a charming
place,” said Mr. de Cazes, “and if I
were to change my residence Savannah
would be the place I would come to. It is
such a beautiful city that no one can fail
to be impressed with it. The people, too,
are the most hospitable, and they have a
way of making a stranger feel perfectly at
home.”
The other members of the party expressed
themselves in a similar manner to Mr. de
Cazes, and said they would leave Savannah
with the pleasantest memories, and were
only sorry that their time was so limited as
to preclude a longer visit.
LECTURES AT TBE Y M. C. A.
Mr Polk on the Telephone, Micro
phone and Phonograph.
Manager It. H. Polk of the telephone ex
change will lecture Friday night on the
"Telephone, the Microphone and the Phono
graph,” illustrated with drawings and in
strument*. Tickets can be had at the asso
ciation cifico fr.-e. Mr. Folk has given a
good leal tints and study to the subject
which It* wiil tak* up, and from his posi
tion a-; B qualified t handle it not only
scientifically but iu n popular way.
C. E. Boltou lias been secured by the
entertainment committee to glvo two lec
tures in. the gymnasium hall next week. He
will illustrate tito lectures with powerful
calcium light?, using 500 square feat of
canvass. The committee was fortunate in
securing one so well known as a lecturer.
Wednesday night, April 1, his subject
will be “Reunited Germany and Heroic
Louise.”
Thursday evening, April 2, “Lands of
the Midnight Sun.”
JAPAN RICE ON THE MOVE.
A Lively Competition to American
Growers Promised.
The following report from Japan in re
gard to the rice crop of the present season
will be a matter of interest to the many
persons in this state interested in the culti
vation of the staple. The report is official,
being from the United States consul at one
of the largest Japanese ports:
“The reports concur in estimating tho
yield of rice this season as unusually large;
178,701,500 bushels is a good average crop,
but this year as much as 245, 145,000 bushels
will probably be produced. If tuis estimate
be realized, the quaptity of rice available
for export will not be far short of 74,443,-
500 bushels, which is believed to be more
than America and Europe can possibly
take, and is about ten times as much as the
largest oxport hitherto made in any one
yoar from Japan.”
FERRENKAMP’S ASSAILANT.
His Trial For Assault With Intent to
Murder to Eegln To-day.
Randall Reed, the negro who was en
gaged in the shooting of Henry Fehrenkamp
and his clerk, Bockelman, several weeks
ago, mention of which was made iu the
MoitxiNQ News at the time, will be tried in
the superior court to-day for assault with
intent to murder, provided tbe city’s case
against tbe Veruon Shell Road Company is
concluded in time.
Reed is out ou a bond of SI.OOO, furnished
by a wealthy man of Atlanta, aud two law
yer* from that oity, F. R. and J. G. Walker,
will be here to defend him. Reed formerly
lived in Atlanta, and is said to have borao
a good reputation there.
THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1891.
OLD TIMES AND NEW.
Dr. Laffertys Lecture at Wesley
Monumental Cburcb Las: Night.
A large crowd greeted Dr. Lafferty at
Wesley Monumental church lecture room
last night. His discussion of “Old Times
and New" was heartily enjoyed by ail who
attended. He began his discourse by a
retrograde analysis of mankind in general;
among other thugs he said: It is a matter
: of common consideration that in the past
' gene. at.on was the golden age, and in the
present the iron.
Ihe old ideas of education were like the
prescriptk ns on salve boxes, “lay it oa
thick and rub It in wellthat was the
opinion of the old pedagogues. In tbe
spring of the yesr it wo* customary to
bleed a man very freely from the arm and
so strengthen his cinstitution for tbe ad
versities of the coming rammer. Churches
were taxed for a very curious expense.
They received stipends from the state for
the.r support To encourage pastoral visits
the procteds of this weut to provide drink
irum and molasses) for the parsons.
How much are people willing tolet out of
their purse to attest their religion) The
test of a Christian is a question of money.
When I was a boy church services were
observed in little old shanties, not on ac-
count of the poverty of their members, for
they would come to such pla es of worship
in coaches and on thoroughbred horses,with
gleaming harness and trappings, and enter
tbe church (?) in "ashes aud sackcloth."
But alas, tne sacks were velvet and the
ashes were the ashes of roses. They would
come from baronial residences and lordly
mansions, and invito their Go) to such a
place as they hardly cared for their feet to
touch.
There is only one lottery in America; it
is forbidden the mails, not allowed to ad
vertise, aud can t ardly continue much
longer. Not so 100 years ago. lb ay were
dispersed all over the country, aud we find
President Monroe writing with his own
bands a patent for a lottery for some gen
tleman who wished to establish one. No
member of the old church would be allowed
to treat, etc., on a pain of expulsion, but
finding that the law was too rigid the
framers of it established a loophole of
escape, inserting the clause, “exceot on
special occasions,'’ as if all occasions here
after would not De very special.
At a religious meeting once fourteen or
fifteen minis.ers congregated in a room, in
which, for the sake of just a little con
viviality, was a table on which a decanter,
etc., aud sugar, lemons and water were
spr.-nd. Avery palatable punch was quickly
brewed, and each reverend brother was soon
tasting and sipping wi:h antiquated ances
tral spoons, and the business or the meeting
progressed very pleasantly. (Well, on in the
largest hours of the night tbe presiding elder
arose and stated that it was customary to
close such revivals with a prayer to the
Lord, but if auy of that crowd could get
djwnon his knees, “let him lead.’’
The old-time Episcopalian*, whatever else
they might be, were always strict church
goers, invariably attended service on Sun
day, and if a man failed to do so he estab
lished his reputation as a rascal.
The mail system of the present day is one
vast perfection of mechanisms, a id letters
are transferred with lightning-like rapidity
from point to point. In farmer times it
took three weeks for a letter to go from one
state to another and even then it was a
matter of chance if it arrived safely at its
destination. To the lovelorn swain waiting
to hear from Cbloe across the water it was,
say the least, a rival of t ,e inquisition.
Dr. Laffsrty went on and amused his
audience for some time, the ludicrous being
interspersed with many sage remarks and
much important information.
After an extraordinarily good-humored
anecdote, Dr. Lafferty brought his lecture
to a close, a'ter having held his audience
spell-bound for two and a half hours, and it
was with regret that the audience realized
that he had fluished.
A CITY RECORD VAULT.
A Proposed Annex to the City Ex
change Building.
Plans have been proposed for on annex
to the city exchange to contain record
vaults for the various city departments.
The plans provide for a brick addition on
the north side of the building extending
from the ground to the roof, sixteen fee.
wide by eighteen feet deep, built from noar
the center of the wall.
The addition, if built, will serve two pur
poses, that of providing safety vaults for the
city treasurer and marshal, the clerk and
toe city engineer’s department, and at the
same time will afford a means of strength
ening the building, the north wall of which
has been cracking for several years.
The plans have been referred to the coun
cil committee on city lots, which has charge
of the public buildings, to obtain builders’
estimates of the cost of the annex. The
cost, it is probable, w ill be about SB,BCO.
The plans provide for three fire proof,
steel vaults, reached bv iron balconies from
the city tioasurer’s and marshal’s offices on
the first floor, the clerk of council’s office on
the second floor, and the engineer’s office
on tho third floor. The vaults, as
provided for in the plans, are to
be absolutely tire proof, and, being
at a considerable bight from the ground,
will be free from dampness, insuring the
safety of the city records from fire and de
cay.
The present vault in which the records
are kept is underground. It is in a dark
place, underneath the entrance to
the exchange, and besides being inadequate
to accommodate the records, and reached
only by way of an out door alley, it is damp
and mouldy, and a large m.mber of im
portant records and documents have been
rendered illegible through having been kept
there. The city lots committee will report
to tho council at its next mee.ing the esti
mates it has obtained, and it will then be
determined whether the annex will be
built.
A NEW GRADE FOR DELIVERY.
The Proposed Change Under Discus
sion by the Cotton Exchange.
Tho cotton exchange has under consider
ation a set of resolutions passed by the St.
Louis Cotton Exchange asking the co-oper
ation of the Savannah exchange in an effort
to have a olauso inserted in all future cot
ton contracts that nothing lower than low
middling should constitute a delivery.
There is considerable diversity of opinion
among the members of the exchange in re
gard to tho matter, and tne directors who
have had the resolutions under discussion,
have deemed it advisable to refer them to a
general meeting of the exchange which will
be called in a few days.
Set the Lock for Too Long.
The acting cashier of a well-known bank
of this oily locked himself out of the funds
of the bank yesterday. In setting the time
lock Monday night, instead of setting it for
twelve hours he made a mistake and set it
for twentyfour hours,so that the safe would
not open yesterday morning at the usual
time end did not open until last night.
Funeral of T. C. Bryan.
The funeral of the late Thomas C. Bryan
took place from hfs residence on Gwinnett
street yesterday afternoon and was largely
attended. The interment was in Laurel
Grove.
Never delay treating a cough; but use at once
Dr. Bull's Cougu Syrup. Price 25 cents.
When attacked with neuralgia rub freely with
Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents a bottle.—Ad.
The Ladies Are invited.
Mothers are invited to bring the boys to
B. H. Levy & Bros.’ big spring opening
to-day and get their Easter suits.—Ad.
The defeat of the force bill, of Ingalls and
McKinley was brought about by the con
sumers cf Old Rip Tobaooo. Try it. It
will defeat all arbitrary measure*.—Mi
TO START IN A FEW DAYS
TH CENTRAL PREPARING TO
HANDLE THE GO OLD FREIGHTS.
The Principal Traffic at First to be
From the North to the West Via the
Ocean Steamship Line-Tie Grain
Movement to Begin Later-Gen. Alex
ander’s Prediction for the Future of
Savannah Being Verified.
Gen. Alexander said yesterday that he
expects the Central railroad will begin
handling in a few days the Gould freights,
mention of which si made In the Morx
ixo News a few days ago. He added that
the Central is fully equipped with rolling
stock to handle whatever freight is turned
over to iU lines.
The largest part of the business handled
for the Goulds for the present will be from
the north to the west via the Ocean Steam
ship Company’s vessels.
In regard to the grain business Gen.
Alexander does not think any great amount
of the cereal will be brought through
Savannah for some time, as it is mostly
shipped in bulk and could not very well le
transhipped from here. However, it is
probable that arrangements will be made
later on for this portion of the business.
Gen, Alexander is now considering plans
for two new steamers for the New York
line. These vessels will be similar to the
Kansas City in both speed and appoint
ments. The order will be placed sometime
during the summer.
The Central’s president, in speaking of
the bright prospects in store for Savannah,
said that many people expressed themselves
as fearful of the results when northern men
secured control of the road, but he thinks,
in the light of past aud recent events, that
their fears have vanished.
“At the time.” said Gen. Alexander. “I
told them that instead of being captured by
northern men they were the captors, as
these men came here and invested their
money in properties which could not be re
moved, and every cent expended by them
to further develop the investment would
accrue to tbe advantage of the city and
people. I think my prediction has been
verified.”
THE CHILDREN'S PDRIM BALL.
An Interesting Entertainment at Ma
sonic Temple.
Masonic hall presented a gay scene yester
day afternoon on the occasion of the child
ren’s Purim ball under the auspices of the
Harmonie Club. The floor was crowded
with little masters and misses, who enjoyed
themselves for two hours. Several grown
people also engaged in the festivities.
Many of the toilettes of the children were
elegant in the extreme.
The ball was under the supervision of A.
Quckenheimer, I. A. Bolomons, A. Berg, H.
M. Boley and Arthur Weil, of the Har
m >nie Club entertainment committee,
assisted by Mrs. G. Wannbacher, Mrs.
Henris Boley, Mrs. S. Binswanzer, Mrs.
Herman Myers and Misses Celia Frank,
Bara Cohen, Mamie Kotm, Henrietta Byck,
Dollie Solomons, Amelia Boley and Miss
B *rtha Rothschild.
The music was furnished by the Har
mony orchestra, under the leadership of
Prof. Rosen feld.
Progress.
It is very important in this age of vast
material progress that a remedy be pleasant
to the taste and to the eye, easily taken, ac
ceptable to the stomach and healthy in its
nature and effects. Possessing these qual
ities, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxa
tive and most gentle diuretic known'— Ad.
A Clipping.
In mentioning the fact of the organiza
tion of the new firm of J. S. Tyson, Jr., &
Cos. cf this city the American Grocer of
New York publishes the following compli
mentary notice;
Messrs. J. 8. Tyson. Jr., & Cos. is the name
of anew firm that have recently opened a
strictly first-class grocery in Savannah, (la. Tbe
personal popularity of tbe members of the firm,
their thorough knowledge of the grocery busi
ness, the handling of only fine brands of goods,
and prompt, personal atiention to nil the de
tails. insures for them a successful career. They
have a very valuable assistant in the person of
Mr. Wade, and their store is a model of neatness
and cleanliness. They are catering to the best
people of Savannah, and the ladies of that city
show their appreciation of an attractive store
by calling in person to leave their orders.
In justice to this young and enterprising
firm it is due tbeir energy and good taste to
say that their store is one of the neatest and
best arranged grocery establi hmente that
can be found anywhere, and that their stock
comprise a well-selected stock of the choicest
staple groceries and imported table deli
cacies. They deserve the liberal patronage
they are receiving.
“ Merchants Taken In."
The merchants and public generally will
do well to read the special notice column in
to-day’s issue iu reference to the publication
of the official programme of Rain’s "Last
Days of Rompeii” and the Merchants’ week.
No other publication is authorized or will
be permitted at tbe exhibition grounds.
Robin sox Steam Printing Cos.,
— Ad. Publishers, 6 Whitaker Street.
Pretty Easter Cards.
A select line of Easter Cards, Booklets
and Novelties now open. Prices very low.
Sunday schools supplied at special rates.
—Ad. Luddkn & Bates S. M. H.
Faster Fggs Free at Heidt's Saturday.
Cut price* Saturday, when customers get
sample cologne. See to-day’s paces in
Special Notices.—Aci.
B. H. Levy & Bros. ’ grand spring open
ing to-day.—rid.
Our line of $25 Suits surpasses anything
ever brought to Savannah. If you are in
need of a Spring Suit call on Kohler, the
Lively clothier, 158 Broughton street.—rid.
The Leviathan
Attend B. H. Levy & Bros.’ spring opening
< f Gents’, Youths’ and Boys’ Easter outfits
to-day.—rid.
Silk Vests in profusion at Kohler’s, 158
Broughton.—rid.
Don’t Let It Ba Said
That you were conspicuous on Easter Sun
day from having failed to attend B. H.
Levy & Bros.’ spring opening to-day.—rid.
Before you purchase your Spring Cloth
ing call ou Kohler, 15S Broughton.—rid.
Boys’ Clothing.
The crowds attending our great sale of
children’s clothing are meeting with uu
precedented bargains. Just think! a boy’s
suit for 50c., and a pair of pants for 10c.,
better ones for 25c., fine pants 50c., finest ail
wool pants 75c. Nobby suits $1 50, choice
styles $2, $2 50 and upward. The bit of
the season is our new combina'ion suit, two
pair of pants, one jacket and one cap. all
for 14 98, their value is SB.
Note—To morrow we will make mention
of anew invoice of choice and exclusive
styles in Faus for Easter. Look out for it.
—Ad. Altmayer’s.
To Fathers.
When you need Clothing or Furnishing
Goods be sure to see Kohler’s line before
purchasing. 158 Broughton street.—rid.
Milledoevii.le, Ga.. March, 189 L
Dear Sir—Banodlr.e is the best medicine
I ever saw for scratches. It did not take
but two applications to cure. It is no hum
bug and is all that is claimed for it. Re
spectfully, John T. Arnold,
—rid.
_ _ n BAKING POWDER. *
The Government
Baking Powder Tests.'
The latest investigations by the United States
and Canadian Governments show the Royal Bak
ing Powder a cream of tartar powder superior to
all others in leavening strength.
Statements by other 7tianufacturers to the con
trary have been declared by the official authorities
falsifications of the official reports.
LOOAL PBB3ONAL.
A. 8. Cook of New York is at the Pulaski.
Jobn J. Hunt of Griffin is at the Screven.
William Ellison of Richmond is at the De
Soto.
C. H. Wilkins of Chicago is at the Pa
laski.
H. BL Cboppen of Sanford, Fla., is at the
Pulaski.
Frank Smyth of Augusta is a guest of the
Screven.
C. S. Shattuck of Griffin is stopping at
the Pulaski.
iV. D. Williams of Macon is a guest of
the Pulaski.
H. Powers of Nashviile is registered at
the Screven.
M. M. Blair of Richmond, Va., is a guest
of the Pulaski.
F. 8. Beardsley of Brunswick is a guest
of the Pulaski.
R. H. Boykin of Richmond is a guest
of the De Soto.
Edward G. Seibils of Columbia, 8. C., is
at the De Soto.
J. M. Turner of Gainesville, Fla, is stop
ping at the Screven.
L. W. Weldon of Tampa, Fla, is regis
tered at the Pulaski.
J. B. Anderson of Danville, Va, is regis
tered at the De Soto.
Cecil Morgan and wife, of Macon, are
guests of the De Soto.
M. C. Muir of Trinity College, Oxford, is
a guest of the De Soto.
W. E. Lucus of Birmingham, Ala, is
stopping at the Screven.
W. 8. Harrington, Jr., of Baltimore is
registered at the Screven.
E. L. Vickers and wife, of Willacoochee,
are registered at the Screven.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr.
Mark H. Scbaull and Miss Sara Appel, on
Wednesday, April 8.
Miss Fleming, and Miss Baughman of
Richmond, .a, wno is her guest, leave for
St. Augustine this evening to be absent for
the remainder of the week.
E. Naumburg of the tirm of Nanmburg,
Kraus, Laner & Cos., New York, was in the
city yesterday. He visited a few points of
iuterest, and expressed bis surprise at the
rapid progress Savannah has made within
tne last three years.
Ihe Southeastern Tariff Association will
meet in Washington, D. C., to-day. C. A.
Reitze and W. H. Daniels left yesterday to
attend the meeting. Savannah under
writers will be represented by the above
named gentlemen and C. F. Prendergast,
who went north several days ago.
Rev. Dr. I. S. K. Axson, the venerable
pastor emeritus of the Independent Presby
terian church, is seriously ill at the resi
dence of his son, Rudolph Axson, Esq., on
Hall street. The friends of Dr. Axson are
very solicitous for his recovery, but it is
feared that his extreme age will result in
complications that may end fatally.
The charity ball under the auspices of the
Hebrah Gemiluth Hased at Armory hall
last night was a very enjoyable affair. The
committee of arrangements oonsisted of
Julius Stark, chairman, D. Hurvitz.L Gott
lieb, J. Schein, J. Reis, A. Wolhert, L.
Berner, I. M. Gittelsohn, A. Berner, J.
Lasky, M. Bluestein, H. Krawitz and M.
Rosenberg.
J. J. Mathews of New York is a guets of
the De Soto. Mr. Mathews is known as the
“Mayor of the Bowery,” and is the gentle
man who made the famous bet of *IO,OOO
last fall with County Clerk John Reilly
that Hugh Grant would be elected mayor
of New York. He is recognized as one of
the shrewdest Tammany politicians in the
metropolis.
Gardner B. Cbarlick and Carl G. Young,
of New York, who have been guests of the
De Soto for the last two months, will leave
for home to-day. Both gentlemen made
many friends during their stay in the city,
and are so impressed with the place and
people that they will make another visit
next winter. Mr. Young sent his steam
yacht. Helen, back to New York three
days ago.
ODD FELLOWS’ BIRTHDAY.
The 72a Anniversary of the Order
to ha Celebrated Next Month.
Savannah Odd Fellows are preparing for
the celebration of the 72d anniversary of
the order which occurs April 26. That
date falling on Sunday, the anniversary
will be celebrated either Saturday the 25th
or Monday the 27tb, probably on the latter
date.
The proclamation from the grand sire
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge oalling for a
proptr abservance of the anniversary has
been received. It is being read
in the lodges this wjek,
and committees aro being appointed from
the various lodges to arranee for the cele
bration. The programme will be announced
as soon as it has been agreed upon.
Savannah has six lodges of Odd Fellows
with a total membership of very nearly
9,000. It Is the stronghold of Odd Fellow
ship in Georgia—nearly oue-fourth of the
membership of the state being here.
Iu view of this, and the fact that Savannah
is the birthplace of the order in Georgia,
Oglethorpe lodge being the mother lodge in
this jurisd.etion, an effort is befog made to
have a proper observance of the anniver
sary, which marks nearly the third quarter
of a century that the order has been in ex
istence.
CITY BREVITIES.
Nacoochee Tribe No. 24,1. O. R. M., lights
its camp fires to-night
The annual meeting of the board of trade
will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at
the board of trade rooms, on Bay street.
An effort will be made to increase the an
nual dues from SBS to S4O.
Savannah Typographical Union No. 183
will meet to-nigbt at 6:15 o’clock at Turner
hall to elect a delegate to the international
c< nvention, which meets in Boston in June.
There are three candidate* for the ivosition,
F. C. Roberts, P. C. Oglesby and Jacob
Eitel. These gentlemen are employes of the
Morning News composing room.
About 6 o’clock last night fire broke out
in a small frame building across the river
adjoining Willink’s marine railway. It
burned quite briskly for a short while aud
the structure was eutircly consumed. The
steamship Raleigh, which was on th 9 rail
way, would have been endangered had the
wiud not been blowing in an opposite direc
tion from the ship.
Phwen UR in knead of a Spring Suit
call on Kohler, 15S Broughton.— Ad.
The overwhelming defeat of the Repub
lican party in last fall’s election brought
about by the use of Old Rip Tobacco.—Ad.
Kohler will sell this week 100 all-wool
Suits at *7 50, worth $lO. 158 Broughton
street.—Ad.
Mr. Editor: In your article in yester
day’s issue under the caption of “More
Houses Needed,” my observation from
business relations with your citizens im
pel me to state that you voice the senti
ments of three classes:
Those who own no houses and are forced
to rent.
Those who own lots, but have no money
to build.
Those who would become citizens of
Savannah but for a lack of suitable houses
for their families at a rental outlay com
mensurate with their income.
So your closing remarks: “There is some
wrong somewhere or there would
be twice os many houses under contract as
there are. Those who are most deeply in
terested in the prosperity of the city should
find out what the trouble is and apply the
remedy.”
Will you permit me, a non-resident, to
suggest that tne same cause which recently
produced stagnation in commercial circles
is the prime cause of this inactivity in
building!
The home builders of all cities need long
time loans and easy payments.
Banks are averse to loaning on real es
tate, and capitalists require more active
channels for operation.
8o much for a brief allusion to the cause.
Now for the remedy:
The morning after that great fire Chicago
said our people must have homes; that
socialism finds the surest lodgment in the
tenement distrusts of a large city, and
among people who are denied the vast op
portunities to be desired from co-operation.
Co-operation then is the motto. Teach
them this idea. Give them the opportunity
of investing their earnlugs in a home and
the crude social theories will be dissipated.
That, as a matter of fact, a saver by
habit steadily grows more industrious, more
temperate, more honest, more contented.
But, said Chicago, the banks nor the capi
talists will not co-operate. It is beneath
their dignity. Too small a business. Then
we must co-operate among ourselves. The
merchants, lawyers and other professions,
bookkeepers, clerks, mechanics, artisans
and laborers.
The result is Chicago now pays every
thirty days over *1,000,000 into building
and loan associations, every dollar of which
goes into buildings to adorn her thorough
fares and bless her citizens with homes.
Respectfully submitted, L. J. Laihd.
Manager of Agencies Southern Mutuil
Building and Loan Association of At
lanta,—Ad.
Masonic Hall.
Grand concert for the benefit of the Bt.
Paul’s Mission Thursday, April 2, 1891.
T ckets 50 cents at Book and Music stores.—
Ad.
Plaza Hotel,
Located at main entrance to Central park,
and fronting on Fifth avenue and Fifty
eighth aud Fifty-ninth streets, New York.
The hotel is absolutely fire proof. Con
ducted on American and European plans.
—-dd. F. A. Hammond.
Pictures in great variety and all prioes.
M. T. Taylor, 185 York street. — Ad.
Kohler will sell this week 100 all-wool
Suits at *7 50, worth 110. 158 Broughton
street.—Ad.
Kayton’s Oil of Life, the greatest lini
ment in the world for all aches and pains.
—Ad.
Silk Vests in profusion at Kohler’s, 158
Broughton.— Ad.
“Let her go Gallagher” was preceded by
1 ‘let her rip.” The oldest expression is sup
posed to refer to Old Rip Tobacco, which
has certainly gone broadcast over the
nation.—Ad.
28th, Free Easter figgs at Heidt’s
to customers, and cut prices this Saturday
and to-day. Special prices find in Special
Notices.—Ad.
B. H. Levy & Bro.
Will to-day display not only the biggest and
finest stock of soring clothing in Savannah,
but also the lowest prices. —-4d.
Bering sea complications. The liberal
use of Old Rip Tobacco will help you to a
solution of the trouble.— Ad.
Post-Lenten Weddings.
Lots of them booked. Get wedding pres
ents at Sternberg’s.— Ad.
To Mothers.
Look at our Boys’ Suits; it will pay you.
Kohler,
— Ad. 158 Broughton street.
asr\s
dc'QrunM: 6v)C. or trtiofoeJE*
Confederacy
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'Ttir.xy^
See in our show case some suitable Easter
greeting—Eggs, Baskets, etc. See special
notice.— -4d.
You ought to seethedaudy line of Spring
Neckwear at Kohler’s, from 25 cents up.
— Ad.
Oar line of $25 Suits surpasses anything
ever brought to Savannah. If you are in
need of a Spring Suit call on Kohler, the
lively clothier, 158 Broughjon street.— Ad.
Free Silver Coinage Bill.—lf you favor
it. Old Rip Tobacco will bring about its
passage. Try it and note the result.— Ad.
“I Got an Invitation
To what’s-his-nanie’s wedding (after Easter).
Guess I’ll have to go to Sternberg’s and get
a wedding present.”—.ld.
You ought to see the dandy line of Spring
Neckwear o f Kohler’s, from 25 cents up.
—_4d.
The McKinley bill would never have be
oome a law had its opponents used Old Rip
Tobacco. When questions of national im
ports .ce are before congress Old Rip will
help to a happy solution. —.4d.
Phwen UR in knead of a Spring Suit
call on Kohler, 158 Broughton.—„4d.
Tybee is a delightful place to spend a
pleasant afternoon. Make up a party, go
down and get an oyster roast.—^lu.
LUDDIS <ft BATES . a.
It takes something more
than Wood, Iron, Ivory,
Felt, and Glue to make a
good Piano. An instru
ment bought at cost might
prove a very dear bar
gain. We do not handle
instruments made ex
pressly for “Commercial”
purposes. Our customers
can depend on getting
warranted musical instru
ments. See us before you
buy.
LiMatesSlE
CKOHAX & DOOXER,
137 BROUGHTON ST.
FEATHER-WEIGHT, CHEVIOT, PRINCESS.
SURAH, SICILIAN AND HENRIETTA '
CLOTHS IN ALL THE
NEW PRINTS.
33lack Groods.
Grenadines in Polka Dot. Striped and Bro
coded Designs, Chantilly and Guipure Skin
ings Flouncings and All Over Laces. Drape an!
Fish Nets, new and exclusive designs.
Priestley's Mourning Goods,
silks.
Black Gros Grain, I'LFle and Surah Silks
Black. White and 3<i.(d Color China Silks.'
Clored Surah Silks In every shade.
Y7~Q> Sil. Groods.
American, French and Scotch Zephyrs,
Satints, Outing Cloths, Cashimerinos, etc.
CROIIAX & DOONF.R.
COAL AND WOOD.
Coal, Wood,
Lime, Cement and Plaster.
DENIS J. MURPHY.
Offloe 5 Drayton: Telephone 49.
COAL AND WOOD
OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPT!/?
DELIVERED.
ID. HR. Tliomag,
111 BaySfc. West Broad St. Wharrss.
Tklbphoxb No. 09.
1 ' ."3
, LUMBER. __ _
McCauley, Stillwell <£ Ca,
Yellow Pine Lumber,
ROUGH OR DRESSED.
Planing Mill, yard and office,Gwinnett street
east ofS., F. and W. Ry.
Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Mouldings, Weati>
erboarding. Shingles, Lathes, Etc.
Estimates furnishsd and prompt deliverf
gua anteed.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
M East Proof SeeQ Oats
DIRECT PROM TEXAS.
SEED RYE, COTTON SEED MEAL;
Corn, Hay, Oats, Etc.
—SOLE AGENT FOR—
ORSOR’S MANHATTAN F00&
T. J". LA-VlSi
156 BAY STREET
kkal" estate.
D. J. Mclntosh & Cos.,
Real Estate Kxohange,
City Lots. Small Farms, yellow Pine
Timber Lands bought and sold. Corre
spondence solicited
Office corner Francis and Kemshart streets
WAYCROSS, GA. _
GROCERIES.
PULVERIZED COFFEE
For tne “One Minute Coffee Pot
A fresh Supply just received in 21b and ■
airtight cans: also by the pound. ■
PULVERIZED RIO. PULVERIZED DVJB
PULVERIZED MOCHA AND JAVA
Al-so GREEN. ROASIED AND REGULAR*
GROUND COFFEES. ■
We handle ODiy fine Coffee*, unsurpassed
their excellent flav or, and guaranteed free v V
any adulteration when ground or puleeru- • ■
A. M. & C. W. WES!
