The morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, February 25, 1892, Image 8

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Newspaper Page Text8 TO CUT DOWN EXPENSES. ▲ NEW WAGE 80UEDULB FOR NAVAL STORES LABOR. A Reduction of lO Per Cent. In tbe Prices Paid Last Year-Meetings Being Held by Producers Through out tbe Pine Belt and tbe Schedule Being Adopted—Savannah Factors’ Advice to tbe Operators. There is a general agitation among tbe turpentine producers of this section of tbe question of reducing wages and catting down expenses generally. Meetings are being held by tbe producers almost daily throughout the pine belt, to consider tbe situation and pass resolutions looking to the enforcement of measures to reduce expenses. Tbe initiative in this movement has been taken by tbe naval stores dealers of Savan nah. A circular signed by all the lei ding naval stores factors of this city was sent out to tfce producers several days ago, ad dressed, “To the Turpentine Producers of Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina.” THE CIRCULAR TO PRODUCEKB. The circular opens by stating that “the undersigned naval st >rea factor*, having had frequent consultations and considerable correspondence with producers throughout tbe pine belt on the subjoot of tbe extrava- Bnt prices now being paid for turpentine >or, and the necessity for reducing these to meet tbe prevailing low prices of tur pentine and rosin, are requested by these producers to give general notice that they expect to reduce tbe price of all task work 10 per cent, from lest year,s scale, and to ask that tbe scale so made be generally adopted." Tbe following scale of wages is pro posed: For Cornering—lo,soo boxes, $lO and two rations. For Chipping (four streaks) —10,500 boxes, virgin, sl7 to $lB and four rations. For Chipping (four streaks) —10,500 boxes, yearling, sl6 to sl7 aQd four rations. For Chipping (four streaks) —10,500 boxes, old, sls to sl6 and four rations. Dipping—2s to U 0 cents per barrel. A 10 PER CENT. REDUCTION. This is a reduction of about 10 per cent, on the prices paid last year. Tbe terms used may need a little explanation to tbe uninitiated, thougn plain os day to those familiar with the busin'ss. “Cornering” 10,.500 boxes is two week.* work fer a la borer, for which be receives $lO and two “rations,” that isratiousfor two weeks. A “ration” usually consists of about five pounds of tnent, a peck of meal and a quart of raolosse9 a week, or its equivalent in flour and other provisions. A half pound of meat is usually allowed in every 1,000 boxes worked. A “streak” is one week’s task of from 800 to 1,000 boxes, and 10,500 boxes constitute a monih’s work. About four days Is the average time con sumed bv the laborer in chipping bis week’s “streak.” Tbe other two days, or rather three days of the week, be puts in fishing and bunting and pitching “craps.” “Virgin” is new timber, "yearling” is timi er which is being worked a second time and “old” timber that whioh Is being worked tbe third or fourth time. A GOOD THING FOB THE HANDS. It is estimated that with tbe proposed scale of wages a good band can easily make $lB or S3O a month, besides provisions. This is about twice what they are receiving as farm laborers la the upper portion of the state. These wages are still higher than those paid for the same work several years ago, and amount to more than is earned by the same class of labor ia any other indus try. The proposed scale is generally indorsed by the producers. A meeting of the pro ducers was held at Lyons Monday, at which the scale was adopted. Meetings will be held to-day at Way cross and at Lake City, Fla., to discuss the subject, and there is lit tle doubt that the scale w ill be adopted at both places. Meetings are oeiug called gen erally throughout the yellow pine belt to discuss this and kindred subjects. SAVANNAH MEN ACT. The Bavannah naval stores factors are always alive to the interests of the produ cers, as well ns their own. They have fore seen tho depressed condition of things and have advised for some time against tbe ex tending of operations and the increase of expenses. At tbe first of tho yoar Ellis, Young & Cos. sent out a circular to tbe naval stores operators reviewing tbe facts of the low prices and the accumulated stocks, for which there was no demand, and much of which it will be necessary to carry over to next season, and the consequent continua tion of low prices. Four tningj were distinctly recommended: First, to curtail box-cutting and thereby prevent an increase of this year’s crop over last year’s; second, to stop buying timber, on aocouiit of the speculative high prices stimulat and by tbe good prices realized for turpentine and rosin during tho last three years; third, to reduce tbe cost of produc tion, by cutting down expeuses in every manner possible, and chiefly by cheapening the price of labor ; and fourth, to confine their energies and capital to their legiti mate business and not attempting to carry largo stocks of goods to tie disposed of upon credit. A GENERAL. EFFORT. Other factors have also advised their customers in the same direction. Leading naval stores men who were seeu yesterday were of the opinion that the scale of wages proposed will be generally adopted by the producers, except in cases where con tracts had iieen made at a specified price, which will have to be carried oat. The tear that existed some time ago among tbe naval stores men that on account of tho North Carolina anti-emigration law they would not be able to obtain enough labor this year appears to have been un founded and tbe reverse is the case. They not only had no difficulty in obtaining all tbe laborers they wauted from North Car olina, but on aocount of the depressed con dition of the milling and agricultural inter ests iu this state there is now a surplus of labor offering and the producers are en abled to dictate their own terms. HE WORE STOLEN BHOBB. An Old Colored Man Arrested for Pil fering From the Baltimore Wharf. Calvin Hanley, an old colored man, was committed to jail yesterday by Justice Naughtin on the charge of stealing a pair of shoes from the Merohants and Miners’ Transportation Company. The negro was wearing the shoes whan arrested, and claimed to have purchased them from Col lat Brea Detective VVetherhorn went to the firm's store, where it was found that there were no such shoes in stock. Hanley then confessed that he had taken the shoes from the Baltimore wharf from behind some boxes, where another goner had hidden them. Only a Few Days More. It should be borne in mind that the great "City of Jerusalem” exhibition remains in Savannah this week only, Saturday night being the last. It is an established fact among our people that the exhibition is one of the finest ever seen in this country, and whoever fails to see it misses a rare treat. Ad. The Suspect Turned Loose. Williams, the negro arrested day before yesterday by Detective Morgan and Police man Neidllnger for camping out and aoting suspiciously behind the Cathedral cemetery, has been released, as no evidence of crime could ba brought to bold him. For Throat Illseaves, Coughs, Colds, etc., effectual relief Is found in the use of “Brown's Bronchial Troches Trice 25 cents. Sold only in boxes.—Ad. DRUGGISTS ON THE OTHER SIDE. A Majority Not in Sympathy With tbe Meeting Movement. There seems to be a division of opinion among the druggists as to tbe enforcement ! of tbe Sunday law, with regard to tbe sale of toilet ertioles and luxuries, la fact, a majority of the druggists seem 1 inclined to suDport Mayor McDonough [in hit action. This number includes some of tne largest firms in tbe business. Several well-known droggists were seen yesterday who diractly disagreed with tbe interview witn tbe druggist ip yesterday's Morning News. They declared themselves opposed to taking any such steps to manifest their disapprobation of tbe law as those proposed ( by tbe druggist quoted. A leading Congress street druggist, who was approached on the subject yesterday, spoke freely concerning his views. He said; “Sneaking for ourselves we will say we are heartily in sympathy with the efforts of the mayor and soli citor general in enforcing the law against general Sunday traffic. Wbvshould not tbe druggist come under that law tbe same as those engaged in other lines of business? Medioine. strictly speaking, is an absolute necessity to tbe sick and its de mands cannot always be anticipated, but such articles as cigars, tooth brushes, combs and general toilet necessaries can be tbought of and purchased on week days in anticipation of Sunday use the same as groceries, dry goods and vegetables. On tbe basis of tbe claim made by the writer of tbe artiole in question, a dry goods, grocery or hardware merchant need only to put in a small stock of medicines in order to run his business on Sunday. A constructing builder can put in a medioine chest, employ a druggist and oontinue to build b uses on Sunday the same as other days. “1b foreign countries aDothecaries or druggists sell only drugs and medicines,and on Sundays special hours are set apart for them to keep tbeir shone open and dispense such articles of medial n|ai areoalled for,and the general public understands that medi cine , can be obtained only during such hours. This is a good plan to adopt here, and one which, if carried out, will meet our wishes, exactly, and we are quite ready, with a force of competent druggists, to fill pre scriptions and dispense all medicines which may be required during certain hours on Sundays, “We are not willing to assist in, or to be a party to any movement toward closing our stores cn Sundays, as this would put the public to great incon venience by not being able to secure medicine for the sick, which in itself would be decidedly inhuman and uncharitable.” One of the largest wholesale and retail druggists of tho city expressed the same sentiments—only in a little different language. “We do not keep open to make money on Sunday," he said, “but merely for the ac commodation of tbe public.” AIMED A MURDEROUS BLOW. George Sams Tries to Cut William Jones' Throat. There was a bloody fight, which came near resulting in a murder, yesterday about 2 o’clock on Bt. Oaul street between two colored lien. George Sams and William Jones had been playing craps in a bouse, but a quarrel broke up the game. They weut into the street to settle tbe difficulty. Jones wanted to talk tbe matter over, and if possible avoid a fight, hut Bams wouldn’t listen to argument. A blow or two passed and Bams whipped out a razor and made a savage lunge for Junes’ throat. Tho latter threw up tils band just in time to save his life, but be almost had tbe baud out off, tbe keen Dlnde penetrating the fatty part of tbe palm and laying the flesh bare to tbe bones. At the tig it of the blood Bams thought he bad killed Jones and bolted into a run to escape. Lemuel Wade, a well-known colored cit izen, who saw the assault gave chase to the would-be murderer, and after a foot race of several blocks sucoeeded in effecting his capture. The fellow fought desperately, but savernl other colored men went to WadeTassistance and subdued Sams and carried him to the barracks, where a charge of assault with intent to murder was dock eted against him. CLOUDY WEATHER PREDICTED. The Weather Bureau Intimates That a Chango is Near By. Yesterday was a lovely winter day. The maximum temperature was 05° anil tbe minimum 42°, the mean temperature being 3“ below the normal. The temperature re mained nearly stationary yesterday throughout tbe Mississippi valley, Nebraska and east of tho Mississippi, while a decided fall took place in Northeastern Texas, Western Arkansas, Western Missouri aud extreme northwest. At the time of evening observation gen eral cloudiness prevailed along the imme diate Atlantic coast, over the upper lake region. Central Mississippi valley, Western Missouri and Southwestern Arkansas, with rain falling at Norfolk, Kitty Hawk, Wil mington, Marquette, St. Louis and Mem phis. Point Jupiter, Fla., reported a fall of 1% inches of rain during the twelve hours ending 8 o’clock last night. Generally fair weather prevailed in the Gulf states, lower lake region, Nebraska, Kansas aud extreme northwest. A trough of low barometer extends from the upper lakes southward to the Central Mississippi valley. A second “low” oovers the Florida peninsula. Biisk to high northerly winds prevail off the North Carolina coast. The forecast for Savannah and vioinity: Is cloudiness and rain, stationary tempera ture. FOR ROBBING A BARN. Henry Dowell Arrested and Jailed by Detective Morgan. Detective Morgan yesterday afternoon ar rested Henry Dowell (oolored) at his house on the White Bluff road near the 6-mile post on aobarge of robbing the barn on B. 8. Wells’ farm. For some time the bam has been robbed three or four times a month, but no olew was obtained to tho thief. A night watch w! kept for him and as lie entered the barn tho watchman attempted to fire, but the gun failed to explode. The snapping of the trigger frightened the thief off. A day or two ago Dowell and his mistress quarreled, and to get even the woman told the offloers that Dowell was the man who had been robbing the barn. When Detect ive Morgan arrested him the negro was in dignant, and denied he bad ever been guilty of the obarges brought against him. The detective thinks a much more serious crime than burglary can be laid to Dowell, hut as yet the evidence is not conclusive enough to warrant a direct charge, although the circumstances are strongly against him. PRESBYTERIANS AT PRAYER. Special Services Throughout the Southern Church To-day. To-day will be observed by the Southern Presbyterian church as a day of special prayer for the growth of the church and country in high schools and colleges. It is a standing custom, of many years, as arranged by the Presbyterian general assembly. Rev. L. C. Vass. D. D., will hold a prayer servioe this afternoon at 4 o’clock, in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian church. All parents have peculiar in'.eresr in this meet ing, and are cordially invited to be present. And the young, for whom prayer is offered, will be especially welcomed. High and pure manhood and womanhood must spring from rightly regulated youth. Tiiervousnein 1 from dy-jirpvla. Take fSlui nions Liver Regulator and be cured.—Ad. For Corns, Warts nnd Bunions Use only Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint. Ad THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2.5,1892. WAITING FOB A LIBERIAN SHIP. Tbe Arkansas Emigrants Studying Metropolitan Life. The Libensn colonists which pastel through Bavannsb last week on their way to Africa have been creating a sensation in New York, where they are stranded wait ing for a ship to carry them to the prom ised land. As the ship does not sail nntil March 10 they will have ample opportunity of getting acquainted with metropolitan life While in Savannah the party bad a very vague idea under wbat auspices they were going to Liberia. They said they had a letter from a coionization society in Wash ington promising them free passage to Liberia and a farm and other things when they got there. Tbs letter turned out to be this; Colonization Rooms. I Washivoton, D. C.. Oct. 13, IS9I. I Dear Sir—Your application postmarked “Oct. 11,” containing names, ages, etc., of sev anteen persona wlsnmg passage and settlement in Liberia "March 1.1992,’’ came So hand to-day an£ will be presented to the executive commit tee. Should their action be favorable I will promptly inferm you. Many thousands are spontaneously seeking our aid for homes la Liberia far exceeding our ability to furnish Yours truly, William Coppieqeb. To Coleman IF illiams, McCrary , Ark. Borne of the party said they had received word from the sooiety to start, but nobody knew exactly who had received it or how, and it finally developed that they had “jes up an’ started." The American Colonization Society is one of tbe wealthiest benevolent societies in Washington. It was organized in 1817 and has had as iu presidents some of tbe great est men in the oountry. Its first president was Bushrod Washington, the second was Charles Carroll, the third was ,lame 9 Madi son, the fourth was Henry Clay and the fifth was H. H. Latrobe, The present pres ident is the Rt. Rev. Henry C. Potter, bishop of New York. The executive committee, although it had no intimation that a party of negro emigrants from any place, was on its way to New York to embark for Liberia, de cided to give $2,000 to transport thorn to Liberia, provided the remainder of the money could be raised in New York. The committee says there has been no correspond ence between the negroes now in New York and the sooiety, and the latter is iu no way responsible for their deplorable condition. They usually sends three parties a year of forty persons each, that being the capac ity of the vessels chartered for this service. It is very partioular about tbe kind of emi grants it accepts. It provides them with a free passage to Liberia and gives to families a farm of twenty-five acres and to Indi viduals a farm of ten acres, and becomes responsible for their support for toe first six months of their residence in Liberia. Tbe object is to colonize and Christianize Li beria. The society givei everything and gets nothing whatever in return, exoept the satisfaction of having done its work. The officers say they oannot understand how the Arkansas negroes got it into their heads to start for Liberia without any in structions from it. The instructions the society sends out to those with whom it is in correspondence are that no emigrant should under any circumstances leave his home uutil he has been provided by the so oiety with his passage ticket from New York to Liberia. In the meanwhile the negroes under the leadership of the “Rev.” Judge Thornton who goes around New York carrying an old lantern on his arm as he did when the party was here, are being cared for the best they can be in the metropolis. *‘l done carried that lantern all the way from McCrory. I didn't know but what It might be dark on the way to Afrioa, but I ain’t had no occasion to use It yet," the old negro said when asked why ho carried the lantern. TO BEST IN LAUREL GROVE. The Sad Drowning of Tlllte Brown In Lake Alachua Recalled. The body of Miss Tlllie Brown of Gaines ville, Fla., was removed to Savannah this week for interment in the family lot in Laurel Grove cemetery. Ths body was met at the train by many friends and relatives, and funeral services were performed at the grave by Rev. I. P. Mendes of the Mickva Israel synagogue. The removal of tbe body to Savannah for reinterment recalls tho sad event of July 13, 1890, when Mrs. Brown and Mrs. L. J. Burkhelm and her little daughter, all of Gainesville, were drowned by the capsizing of a sailboat upon Lake Alachua. Misa Brown was a sister of Mrs. Elias Brown of Savanual* and a daughter of Mr. T. Brown of Gainesville, formerly a citizen of Savan nah. According to the Florida law the body could not be disinterred until one year after burial. Undertaker Henderson had charge of the interment in Savannah. Funeral of Lewie Larsen. The funeral of Lewis Larsen took plaoe yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock from St. Joseph’s infirmary. The Journey men’s Tailor’s Union took charge of the remains and attended in a body, carriages being provided for them all to ride. The following were the pall-bearers: Eugene Vache, Phillip Jones, T. Mahoney, Louis Morrells, John Quinn, Kahl Wagner. The union furnished a number of pretty flowers, among them a beautiful cross and anobor. Tho deceased was muoh esteemed by those who knew him, especially among his brother workmen. He had been siok for about two months and died from con sumption. Larsen was 26 years old. He wos a native of Denmark and had been In Savannah about six months. Scarcely a ship sails from the United States, but carrios a supply of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup Ad. _ WANTS TEN THOUSAND Seotion Master Boyett’s Suit Against the S. F. & W. The city oourt was occupied yesterday In the hearing of the SIO,OOO damage suit of J. M. Boyett against the Savannah, Florida and Western railway for injuries received in the performance of his duty as seotion master Jan. 17, 1888, In Liberty county. Boyett was hurt while riding on a lever car, which, he alleges, because of tbe defects of the running gear, collided with a pole. His hip was dislooated and he received perma nent injuries. The case was given to the jury at 7 o’clock, but no verdiot was re turned up to a late hour, and Judge Mac- Donell left instructions that should an agree - ment be had before 10 o’clock this morning a sealed verdict be rendered. Garrard & Meldrim represented Boyett and Erwin, dußignon & Chisholm the railway. The grand jury of the city court returned indiotments yesterday afternoon against Cabin Hayes for pointing a pistol at another, and B. L. Williams for assault and battery, and against the same parties for carrying concealed weapons. In Its Fourth Week Now. The Epstein & Wannbachor case is at last nearing its, end and everybody connected with it, court officials, jurors, eta, are feel ing good. The arguments were begun yes terday, Mr. Richards opening for the cred itors. He claimed that a good ca-.e bad been made out by the creditors and asked for a verdict in their favor from the jury. Judge Adams followed on behalf of Mr. Berman and tbe other mortgage holders and was still arguing when court took a re cess last night. There are several other arguments to be made yet, but tbe jury will probably get the cuse to-morrow night or Saturday morn lag. Reason? Bbecham’s Pills acts like magic.—Ad. Undressed kid and driving gloves, all sizes, at LaFar's.— Ad. MENACES TO HEALTH. MAYOR M’DONOUOH DIFFH RS WITH DS. LS HARDY. Tho Olty’s Sanitary Condition Not so Bad aa Was Beprasented to the Sani tary Association—Tho Only County Drainage Now Being Done in Dundee Swamp—The Solution to Be Dis cussed by the Commissioners To-day. Dr. LeHardy’s annual report to ths Citizsns' Sanitary Association on tbe sani tary oondiUon of Savannah and its sur roundings, published in the Morning News, is causing considerable talk. The general opinion is that if things are as Dr. LeHardy eays, it is the duty of the authori ties, as stated in yesterday’s Morning News, to get to work at onoe and remove the danger to the health of the community. The report at the same time comes in for tome little adverse criticism. Mayor Mc- Donough takes issue with Dr. LeHardy in his statement regarding the oity’s condition. The mayor says the doctor is mistaken when be charges that the railroad wharves and surrounding property are not kept cleanly. “It is there to spoak for itself," said the mayor, "and I don’t believe any one who examines the placea mentioned will agree that the statements of Dr. LeHardy are altogether correct In regard to the vault question Dr. LeHardy seems to lose sight of the fact that in tbs last ten years 75 per cent, of the vaults of the oity have been abandoned and that the city fs con tinuing this work as rapidly as is practi cable. During last summer the teams of the odorless excavating department were at times put to work in the scavanger depart ment because there wasn’t sufficient work in oleaning vaults to keep them constantly employed. This shows whether the doctor is right as regards vaults.” As to the county drainage Mayor Mo- Donough had no opinion to exnress, but he objects to having it publicly proclaimed that Savannah’s filth is almost beyond be lief when there is not good grouuds upon which to base the statement. The mayor thinks the oity at present is in a very cleanly oondition. Tne only drainage work now being done by the county is at Dundee swamp. At the meeting of the county commis sioners which will lie held this afternoon there will be some discussion of this im portant question, and probably arrange ments will ba made to remedy the evils complained of by the medical director of the sanitary association. THREE MARRIAGES. Six Hearts Made Happy With Hymen’s Bonds. Mr. W. W. Smallwood and Miss Ger trude White were married last night at 8 o’olock at the home of tbe bride’s father. No. 202 Anderson street. Rev. Dr. Dripps of the Independent Presbyterian church performed the ceremony in the pretence of the families of the contracting parties and quite a number of invited guests. The parlors were tastefully decorated with plants, palms and vines, with a mar riage bell of choice roses, under which the ceremony was performed. The bride looked charming in a white silk costume, trimmed with lace and natural flowers. After the marriage a reception of several hours was hell by the bride and groom to their many friends, who offered congratu lations and wished them well on their jour ney through life. Tbe presents were many and handsome. The bride is the daughter of Deputy Clerk Charles J. White of tbe city court, and the groom is a well-known young business man with many friends. Gone After a Bride. Mr. G. Bonham Bird, superintendent of the Mutual Gas Light Company, has gone to Charlottesville, Va., on a pleasaut mis sion. In a few days he will lead to the altar one of Virginia s fair daughters. Miss Mary Bowdolu Page, daughter of Mr. Carter H. Page. Mr. Bird has made himself quite popular since he became a resident of Savannah, and be carried with him the congratulations of friends. Mr. Bird and his bride will return in about two weeks. Hernandez—Cornwell. Mr. W. A. Hernandez and Miss Mamie C. Cornwell were married yesterday after noon at the episcopal reside ace by Rsv. Father W. A. McCarthy. There were no attendants. After the marriage a reception was hold at the residence of the groom’s father, No. 44 Taylor street. Mr. Her nandez it a well-known plumber and Miss Cornwell is a pretty and popular young lady. Smith-Smith. Mr. Henry Smith and Miss Mamie Smith were married at St. Patrick’s church yes terday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. P. H. McMahon. The attendants were Mr. M. Coleman and Miss Mamie Daly. The mar riage was a quiot one and was witnessed only by the families of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends. The groom is in charge of the sash and blind department of Lloyd & Adams’ estab lishment, and ths bride is a young lady with many friends. CITY BREVITIES. Two white men were locked up at the barracks last night, charged with vagranov. There was a big crowd at the benefit hop given at Armory hall last night for the mother of the late James McCarthy, the theater usher. A handsome sum was real ized. Special Agent Hornlein of the Savannah Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has distributed a number of neatly framed pamphlets containing extracts from tho state and oity laws upon the subjeot of cruelty to animals. Copies were placed at the police barracks, the city exchange and other places about town. The laws are amply sufficient to effect the purpose desig nated if only enforced. There will be big attractions for horse men at Vernon park to-day In the auction sale of twemy-one trotting and pacing bred cults and fillies by the Thornhill stock farm. The stock has the Hambleconian and Blue Bull blood in its veins, and no doubt some fancy prices will be brought. This is the first sale of its character that has taken place in Savannah in many years, and will no doubt attract a big crowd. John E. Dowling Will act as auctioneer. An interesting find was made in tbe cus tom house yesterday. In cleaning out the staud of the coin scales several copies of Savauuah papers were found of the datelof September, 1852. They were the Evening Journal, the Savannah Courier, the Georgian and tho Savannah Republican.. The stand was filled with sand, and the papers were put in to line tho box and keep the sand from escaping through the crevices. It Las remained ever since without being renewed. The papers are remarkably well preserved. A remarkable thing is the num ber of papers, according t to the city’s popu lation, supported at that time. The earth moves. Evidence, you can buy a first-class liniment. Salvation Oil, for 25 cents Ad. Y. M. C. A. Delegates. C. M. Gilbert, president of the Savannah Young Men’s Christian Association,left lost night fer Griffin to attend the state conven tion which meets there to-day. General Secretary Stradtman and Mr. T. H. Mc- Gillis of the religious work committee will leave this morning, and Mr. H. T. Moore, recording secretary of the association, will leave to-nigbt. For wakefulness, weakness or lack of en ergy take fclumions Liver Regulator.—Ad. _ BAKING POWDER. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report Rdfel Baking l\ , 4w Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE PROGRESS OF THB FAIB. The Knights’ Bazar Continues to Draw the Crowds- The bazar of the Knights of Golden Eagle continues to draw the crowds. The bazar Is nioely gotten up and the tables are very handsomely furnished and if any one wants to spend a delightful hour or two aud get r-d of some of his surplus pocket change at the same time he can find no better plaoe to go The watch contest among the boys is cre atlng a lively interest. The two leading contestants are Edward Manucy and Willie Mol n tyre. The names of ten boys have been entered in the contest for the bicyole and the race is an animated one. Some additions have been made to the tables, and a number of articles have been disposed of. At Mrs. Caliahsn’s table a handsome la dies’ riding saddle has been donated by H. Kuhlman, a handsome chair from J. E. Henderson, a large cake by C. A Vetter and a lovely necktie case by Mrs. Schtnie deberg. At the same table Dr. B. F. Sbef tall secured a clock. Mrs. Davis a necktie cose, Mrs. Georgia Shepherd a china set and a cake. At Mrs. J. J. Masters’ table a large bride’s doll is being oontested for by the little girls, and a gold-beaded cane Is being voted for bv the boys. A large doll has leen donated by Mrs. George Bandy, a sil ver fruit dish by Theut Bros., a picture aud oasel by the A. J. Miller Company, a silver fruit dish by Mrs. J. J. Walsh and a band some vase by Sternberg & Bro. At Mrs. Scbroeder’s table a handsome eaka was obtained by Mm. George Schroeder and a bottle of preserves oy Mrs. Vetter. A handsome bride’s doll is being contested for at this table by the most popular Miss. At Mrs. Allen’s table a handsome ring cake in the shape of a horseshoe is attract ing much attention. A gem of a girl’s watch is being voted for at this table. A fancy picture frame vras donated at Mrs. Allen’s table by Mrs. Mathews. The young lady assistants of Mrs. Mc- Intyre at the supper table preseut a very attractive appearance In their neat little French cape and aprons. It is worth the price of the supper to be waited on by such attractive young ladies. LOOaL PERSONAL. I’. G. Lamar of Augusta Is at the Pu laski. A. G. Geiger of Swalnsboro is at the Mar shall J. D. Peareell of Tifton is a guest of the Pulaski. Charles Cohen of Beaufort is at the Soreven. A. Franklin of Washington is registered at the Soreven. Mlse Mary A. Conaty of Springfield, Mass., is a guest of the De Soto. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Green of Wash ington, D. C.. are stopping at the De Soto. Miss Carrie Ryals left last night for Hawklnsville, where she will spend a few weeks visiting relatives. Hon. C. F. Markell and mother of Fred erick, Md., are the guests of their uncle, Mr. L. H. Itozan, No. 149 Gordon street. Rev. D. F. Cronin, one of New York’s young Roman Catholic clergymen, accom panied by his sister, Miss Hannah F. Cronin, is stopping at the De Soto. Hon. A. L. Miller, judge of the Macon circuit, is stopping at the residence of his sister, Mrs. E. M. Habersham, No. 53 Hall street. He was suddenly called to the city by the illness of his mother, Mrs. J. M. Miller of Augusta. President Homan, of the Provident Sav ings and Life Assurance Company and the president of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company, will arrive in the city to-day on a tour of the south, aud will spend several days here. President Homan will look into the erection ofjthe new Provident building on Drayton street. Bishop U’Rielly of the Springfield (Mass.) Roman Catholio diocese, accompanied by his secretary. Rev. B. S. Conaty, is at the De Soto for a few days on his return trip from Cuba. Bishop O’Rielly is one of the leading lights of American Catholicity aud is well known all over this country and Europe. His reputation as a pulpit orator is among the highest, and as a conversa tionalist the distinguished prelate has no superiors and not many equals. Bishop O’Rielly visited Savannah fit teen years ago and ho is agreeably surprised at the wonder ful strides the city has made during that period. He considers Savannah one ofjtho p rettiest of American cities. If the bishop remains hero till Sunday he will probably be heard at the oathedral. Mrs. J. L. Hasbrouck, better known as Dr. Mary Walker, arrived in the city yesterday morning and is registered at the De Soto. Her husband, Mr. Hasbrouck, is with her. Dr. Mary Walker, by whioh name she is so widely known, is the lady who insists upon wearing pantuloons and a man’s hat and wearing apparel generally on the ground that it fs of greater convenience. In addi tion to the usual dress of a gentleman she wears a long cloak, or overcoat, which hides her form somewhat. She is well ac customed to wearing male attire and does not attract as much attention as might be supposed. If it were not for her hair, which Bho wears long, very few people would be likely to peroeive that she it a woman in man’s attire. Her appearance, however, attracted some attention at the De Soto yesterday, and there was some wondering as to who the stranger could be. Very few, however, suspected that it was a woman in man’s attire. Mr. and Mrs. Hasbrouck are on their way to Florida. COLORED TROOPS INSPBCXBD. Lieut. Satterlee Buts the Chatham Light Infantry to the Teat. The Chatham Light Infantry, Savan nah’s crack colored company, was inspected at its armory last night by Lieut. Satterlee. There were thirty five men in line, rank and file, undor command of Capt. Nelson Law, and for over an hour and a half they stood a rigid inspection. The company showed up well, aud at the conclusion Lieut. Satterlee complimented the commander of the corps on the knowledge the men had displayed and the m'inner in which the drill ana Inspection was gone through. Lieut. Lovell of the Cadets and other members of that command were present at the inspection, as was also Maj. Roval and Adjt. Johnson of the First colored battalion. Best of All [ have used Antimigraine for beadaohes with best results, aud am satisfied it is the best of all headache remedies. I would not be without it. Max Stern. Sept. 22, 1890.—Ad. Who Is the author of the “Junius" letters! Who stole Charley Ross? Who hit Billy Patterson? are questions likely to pass into the shades of antiquity unanswered. But which is the best family sowing machine on the American continent has ceased to tie a conundrum. Buy a “New Home" and see the point. Office 32 -Whitaker, corner State street.—Ad AT THB THEATER. Robert Downing's Engagement—The Concert To-night. Robert Downing played at two perform ance* yesterday, at the matinee in a "French Marriage.” and last night in Julius Ceesar. n He did not appear in “ Petruchio and Katharina. " The mat inee performance was a delightful one. Miss Blair was seen to excellent advantage In both plays. She was enthusiastically received. Mr. Downing’s “Mare Antony" in “Julius Caesar" is au excellent portrayal, aud he was repeatedly applauded last night. The engagement was the most successful one iu every respeot that Mr. Downing has ever played in Savannah. The Concert To-night. There is every assurance of a crowded house at the concert at the theater to-night. The tale of tickets and re served seats has been large and there is a wide interest in the enter tainment. The programme has been re hearsed under the direction of Prof. W. N. Smith for the last three weeks. The Choral Society, which will take part and will ren der the principal choruses, has been in train ing the entire winter. The leading soloists— Mrs. Finnie and Mr. Julian Walker—need no introduction to a Savannah audience. Aside from them Prof. Cobb will play a cornet solo, and Mr. Walxer will make hi* first appearance as a pianist. All of the choruses will bo rendered with full orches tral accompaniment. The singing of the wedding hymn will be one the features of the concert. Few concerts have beeu given in Savannah which offer a greater variety of musio and none has offered an array of superior talent. A full rehearsal of the leading choruses was held last night. The reserved seat diagram will be open to-day at Livingston’s from 9to 1:30 o’clock, aud from 3 to 5 o’clock. An extra rehearsal will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon for several of the members. The concert will begin promptly at 8 o’clock, so that those who will attend the Soiree Club ball will have an oppor tunity of hearing the entire oonoert before the ball. mascots in politics. The Presidential Situation Discussed From a Geographical Standpoint. Two elderly gentlemen, evidently north ern politicians, were discussing public affairs generally, and the presidential question in particular, in the De Soto lobby a few days ago. "Did it ever occur to you,” said one, “that the Republican party has a mascot. It hast and it is a western nominee for the presi dency. Since its organization, in 1856, it has been defeated but twice—its first candi date, John C. Fremont, who by the way, was born hero iu Savannah, was from Cali fornia, but was defeated by James Buoh anan; and its second defeat we.s with t*a only eastern man it has ever nominated, James G. Blaine. Abraham Lincoln, and U. S. Grant came from Illinois, and R. B. Hayes and James A. Garfield were Ohioans, and President Harrison, you know, is an Indianian.” “It is a strange coincidence,” said the other, “that Illinois should furnish the re publican uomluee in four successive cam paigns, but the democratic national con vention has gone to New York five times iu twenty years for Its candidate,and once was successful and that time against nn eastern man—Blaine. If we except 1860, the last time the Democratic party sent west for a candidate was iu 1848, when Lewis Cass of Michigan ran and he was defeated by a Virginian—Gen. Taylor. In 1860 the party was divided and Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois and John C. Breckinridge of Ken tucky were both defeated by a western man—Lincoln. So, you see, a western can didate has defeated a western man once and an eastern candidate has defeated an eastern man once; but there is no instance of an eastern man defeating a western man within the last seven presidential cam paigns. True, Samuel J. Tilden defeated R. B. Hayes, but he was not seated.” “Well,” said the first gentleman, “don’t be surprised should the parties change mas cots iu the coming campaign.” CROWDS AT STEBNBERG’a. Stock Going Rapidly Astonishing Bargains. Sternberg's “Damage Sale” was a Strong attraction last week. Couldu’t be otherwise with such prices. Valuable artioles at nominal prioes. Determined to close out entire stock In thirty days or leas. Silverware, cut glass, jewelry, At figures haring no connection With value or cast. Many people confound “partial injury" With "total damage.” An article "totally damaged” is worthless, Or not far from it. Sternberg’s discarded all worthless Articles from stock. Lots of injured articles are praotlcally As good as the day they left the factory. Some tarnished a little, some discolored A little, and so oh; want a little “rub bing up.” Yet they must go at nominal prioes, Because we mußt eliminate from our Stock everything that isn’t strictly in prime order. We can’t enter into details here; You must see for yourself. “Seeing” will demonstrate the magnitude Of our bagaius. —Ad. Sternberg’s. By a little prudent investigation you can arrive at the truth. Just ask any reliable person who owns a “New Home.” and if they t“U you it won’t do, then don’t buy oue. That is a fair proposition. Office 32 Whitaker, corner State street. — Ad. 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