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TAKES CHARGE NEXT WEEK
An Inspector to Direct the Postoffice
Transfer.
Postmaster Doyle to Surrender His
Office May I—He Has Received No
Notification From the Postoffice De
partment Yet of the Appointment of
His Successor.
The new postmaster will probably
take charge of the postoffice May 1. Mr.
Haines called upon Postmaster Poyle at
the postoffice yesterday and the two dis
cussed the situation in a very amicable
manner. Mr. Haines exhibited his com
mission and stated his desire of taking
charge of the office May 1. His
reason for desiring to „ take
charge on that day be stated was
because this would enable him to begin
his term with the month and would save
the trouble of making out an extra report
for the short portion of this month, which
he would have to do if he took charge im
mediately. it would also give Mr. Doyle
time to close up his accounts with the
government and get everything in good
shape preparatory to vacating the office.
Mr. Doyle, it is understood, replied
that he had no objections to surrendering
the office, provided that Mr Haines is
equipped with the proper authority. He
said that he had received no notification
whatever of the change in the office and
consequently preferred not to turn
over the effects without the
presence of a properly authorized gov
ernment official to witness the proceed
ings. Mr. Haines agreed to this, and tele
graphed Washington requesting that an
inspector be designated to superintend
the transfer, it is understood that Mr.
Haines also requested that Mr. Doyle be
officially notified of the appointment of his
successor.
Mr Haines informed a Morning News
reporter yesterday that lie expected to
assume charge of the office May 1.
RESIGNED HIS COMMAND.
C&pt. George M. Gadsden Gone to
Charlotte Harbor, Florida.
Capt. George M. Gadsden will leave in
a few days for Charlotte Harbor, Fla.,
where he has a position with the phos
phate company at that place. Capt.
Gadsden has resigned his position as
chief engineer of the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway, which he has held
for several years, in order to accept a
position with the phosphate company.
On Thursday night Capt. Gadsden handed
his resignation as captain of company D,
the new company of the Guards which he
had organized and on that day com
manded in public for the first time, to
Col. Garrard. It is not known yet If the
resignation has been accepted, but Capt.
Gadsden’s departure from the city will,
of course, compel the acceptance of his
resignation.
Capt. Gadsden's intentions were known
only to a few intimate friends, and the an
nouncement of his intended departure
from Savauiiuh will cause general sur
prise, and it is needless to say the deepest
regret among a very largo circle of friends
and acquaintances. For several years he
has been one of the leaning young men of
the city in society aud military circles, in
both of which he will be greatly missed.
It would have been hard in fact to select
a young man from the whole city whose
departure would cause more general re
gret.
Capt. Gadsden has been especially iden
tified with the Guards battalion. As
first lieutenant of company B, which po
sition he filled for several years, he was
noted both for his popularity and his effi
ciency as an officer. His selection by the
commanding officer of the battalion to
take charge of the organization of the
fourth company to be its commander
when organized was sufficient testimony
to the record which lie had made as an
efficient disciplinarian, but the character
of the company which he put into the
field in so short a time was a still greater
tribute to his ability and popularity.
Themews of Capt. Gadsden’s intsnded
removal will cause nothing less than con
sternation in the ranks of the Guards.
He has been so intimately connected with
the organiz.ation, and so much was ex
pected of him as commander of the new
company that the possibility of his loss
was never considered. It may be taken
for granted that Capt. Gadsden will not
be allowed to depart from the city
without being the recipient of some sub
stantial token of regard from his asso
ciates in the battalion.
THEY WANT THE TANKS.
The Turpentine Men Discussing the
Question Again.
“The tank question has been opened up
again," said a weli-known naval stores
wan yesterday, “and the trade seems
more anxious than ever to push the pro
ject to a successful conclusion.
“Both the factors and exporters are
discussing the question with more en
thusiasm and with deeper interost than
ever, and it is more than probable that
something will come of the discussion be
fore they are done with it.”
It will be remembered that the matter
of tanks for storing turpentine on the
wharves here was agitated some time
ago, and Mr. H. B. Plant was consulted
by the naval stores men about the mat
ter. An agreement was drawn up be
tween Mr. Plant's agents and some of the
naval stores men, by which it was pro
vided that the trade was to operate the
tanks and guarantee Mr. Plant a certain
amount. But when the agreement was
presented to Mr. Plant for his signa
ture, which was the only thing necessary
to going ahead with building them, he re
fused to sign it. The matter was dropped
for a while, but it has been quietly dis
cussed ever since, and the project now is
to form a company among the factors and
buyers here and put up the tanks inde
pendently of Mr. Plant or his railroad
lines.
The benefit which would result to the
trade from such a step has been fully dis
cussed. They would give a place for the
storage of turpentine, which would pre
vent any loss or shrinkage from leaks or
extensive evaporation. The naval stores
men seem in earnest this time, and in all
probability something will lie accom
plished before the matter is dropped.
ONE FARE RATES.
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Inducements to Delegate* to Church
Conventions.
The Central railroad is advertising one
fare rates to the several church conven
tions which are to be held during May.
The first is the quadrennial general
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church of the south at Memphis, Tenn
April 30 and May 1 and 2 the Southern
Baptist convention will be held at Dallas,
lex.. May TANARUS, 3 and 0. and the general as
sembly of the Presbyterian church will
bo held at Nashville. Tenn., May 14. is
and 18. The limit on these tickets will
bo thirty days from date of sale except
in the case of the last convention in
Which the tickets expire June 2, 18t!4.
The rate to all of these conventions of
fered by the Central is one fare for the
round trip.
Physicians consider Ayer's Sarsaparilla
the most reliable blood medicine ever dis
covered,—ad.
CAPT. J. A. H. UMBACH DEAD.
His Death the Result of a Cancer.
Capt. Umbach's Life.
Capt. Charles A. H Umbach, an old
and well known citizen and keeper of the
I city poder rnagazi ne on the Springfield
plantation, died at that place yesterday
morning after a long and painfull illness,
of a cancerous affection of the throat,
! caused by a wound received during the
war.
Capt. Umbach was a native of Ger
many, and was born Dec. 21. 1830. He
landed in New York city in 1850, and in
18.il settled in Savannah. He was at
t first emyloyed in the old City hotel,
at that time a leading hotel and
afterward in the celebrated “Our
House.’’ I-ater on he conducted a soda
water bottling establishment and did a
thriving trade. At the commencement
of the recent war he enlisted in the
German Volunteers. Company I. First
Volunteer Regiment of 1 leorgia. and was
soon after elected second lieutenant; In
in September, 1862, he was promoted to
be first lieutenant, and in July. 1863, was
made captain. Previous to these pro
motions however, lie was taken prisoner
at tort Pulaski, April 10,186’, and was
taken to New York city and then to
Johnson's Island, Lake Erie. He was
exchanged with the regiment at Vick
burg. Miss., Sept. 10, 1862.
On July 22, l8t)4. near Atlanta. Capt.
Umbach received one of the most singular
wounds on record. It was almost fatal.
A shot through the face carried away the
whole roof of his mouth, and yet this ter
rible wound healed, but. for a long time,
he was compelled to communicate by
writing.
His speech was restored to him by a
very Ingenious surgical operation, an arti
ficial roof being constructed for the
mouth, and maintained in position by
being fastened to the upper teeth. This
artificial appliance did good service until
recently, when by reason of the teeth
giving away, he was unable to retain the
roof plate in his mouth, and was com
pelled to dispense with it. This deprived
him of the power of speech, and forced
him to return to his old method of com
municating in writing. The old wound
reopened after the removal of the plate,
ar.d the foul matter from it is believed to
have produced the cancer in the throat.
The operation of tracheotomy was made
necessary in order to prevent death from
strangulation, but the relief was only
temporary.
Capt. Umbach was one of the bravest
men in his regiment. In battle his cry
was, “Come, boys,” and he took the lead
and kept it.
When the confederate veterans paraded
Thursday to do honor to their deceased
comrades, the familiar and imposing fig
ureofCapt. Umbach was missed from
their ranks. It was the first occasion of
the kind in many years at which he had
failed to be present. The veterans were
already aware that their beloved comrade
would never appear in their ranks again,
and at the meeting previous to the parade
a resolution of condolence and sympathy
with him in his sufferings was passed,
and the secretary directed to communi
cats the same to him. When this friendly
expression was received at the home of
the veteran yesterday morning life was
already extinct.
In 1855 Capt. Umbach married Miss A.
Hencken, who. with four children—J. A.
H., Emma, William C. and Henry—sur
vive him. The deceased was a member
of the Knights of Pythias, the Turners’
Society, the Confederate Veterans' Asso
ciation, and was also an honorary member
of the German Volunteers, of which he
was one of its bravest commanders.
AT THE ORPHAN ASYLUM.
Pretty Exercises by the Little Girls
Yesterday Afternoon.
The annual school exerches of the
Savannah Female Orphan Asylum
were held lu the school hall at
that institution yesterday afternoon
at 4 o’clock. Quite a large crowd
of the friends of the institution
and of the little girls who were to par
ticipate in the exercises were present.
At the tap of the bell the sixty little
girls of the asylum, prettily aud neatly
clad, marched into the school room, sing
ing as they marched. After the grand
march the exercises were opened with
prayer by Dr. Schaeffer. The following
programme was then rendered, each of
the little girls taking part, showing much
talent, and that much care and attention
has been given to their training:
“Gaily Sing,” by the school; dialogue,
by two little girls : Kindergarten songs,
by the younger scholars; composition,
by Mattie Wilson ; recitation, “Make Be
lieve." by Nlta Rose: "Singing Joyfully,”
by the school; recitation, Belle Johnson;
“Beautiful May,” sung by the school;
Dr. Schaeffer then delivered a short ad
dress to the girls, which was very much
appreciated. “Where is God” was sung
by the school; recitation, “Too many
cooks spoil the broth,” by Marie Icard;
“Evening Bells,” sung by the school;
recitation, “Rock of Ages,” by Henrietta
Hux; Kindergarten songs were rendered
by the school; a dialogue by four little
girls, and “Good-Bye” was sung by the
school. Dr. Yass closed the exercises
with the benediction.
The medals were presented by Rev. A.
M. Williams, of Wesley Monumental
church. After a pretty presentation
speech, Rev. Mr. Williams awarded the
medal for general excellence, which was
presented by a friend of the institution,
to Marie Icard. Tho deportment medal
was given for the month to Henrietta
Hux, the deportment medal for smaller
girls to Gertrude English, and that for
(food lessons to Nita Rose. The exercises
were conducted under the charge of Miss
Julia Ward, who takes much interest in
her work among the orphans. After the
exercises of the afternoon they wore
treated to a dinner, which was highly en
joyed. The exercises made a splendid
showing for the institution.
JAMES M. ENNIS DEAD.
Paralysis Carries Off Another Savan
nahian.
James M. F.nnis, a well-known and
popular young man, died at the home of
his parents, on Gwinnett street, yester
day morning, after an illness of two
weeks. Mr. Ennis wus suddenly seized with
convulsions one morning while on his way
to worn. He was taken to his home and
a few days later suffered a stroke of
paralysis. It was realized from the be
ginning that his condition was serious,
and his death was not unexpected.
“Jimmie” Ennis’ death brings sorrow
to many hearts. He was only 22 years of
age, hut had already mude his reputation
as a bright, capable young business man
and had a promising future before him.
He had made a good record in the insur
ance business, in which ho was ougaeed.
He was in the employ of Kojloek Scre
ven at th< time of his death and had pre
viously been in the employ of James T.
; Stewart & Son and J. F Wheaton & Cos.,
] by all of whom he is highly spoken of.
[ Besides a father and mother, lie leaves
i several brothers and sisters, to whom his
death is a severe blow. The funeral will
! take place this afternoon. The interment
i will be in the Cathedral cemetery.
Tho Evolution
Of medicinal agents is gradually relegat
ing the old-time herbs, pills, draughts
and vegetable extracts to tho rear and
; bringing into general use the pleasant und
j effective liquid laxative. Syrup of Figs,
j To get tho true remedy see that it is
manufactured by the California Fig
. Syrup Cos. only. For sale by all leading
I druggists.—ad.
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY. APRIL 28, 18<B.
1 UNCLEAN CONVICT CAMPS.
The City Court Grand Jury Recom
mends Some Improvements.
It Gave the Convict System a Thor
ough Examination, and is Convinced
That Some Charges Should Be
Made -Better Food Should Be Given
the Prisoners—A Change in the
Method of Whipping Strongly Advo
cated.
The grand jury of the city court made
its general presentments yesterday after
noon and adjourned for the term.
Much interest has centered in the work
of this grand jury on account of the fact
that it had before it the investigation of
the Hunge case, which involved the
methods of treatment of convicts at the
county camps.
Indeed, the subject of the chain-gang
and the canviet camps is the principle
matter discussed in the report. Several
unimportant recommendations were made
with regard to the county jail, and the
clerks of the courts’ officers were all com
plimented on tho correct and systematic
manner in which their books and offices
are kept. Attention was called to tho
fact that tho windows on the west side
of the jail are in bad condition, which al
lows rain to come in, making it uncom
fortable for the occupants.
CONVICTS AND CONVICT CAMPS.
The presentments refer to the fact that
the chain-gang has become one of the in
stitutions of the county, and that the men
are required to perform laborious ana fa
tiguing work.
The grand jurors do not overlook the
fact that they are criminals and are to be
treated as such, but still it is considered
that they have their rights. The labor
required of the men, sa.y the grand jurors,
requires wholesome food in order that
they may have sufficient strength to
do it.
The grand jurors visited all the camps
and inspected the condition of the con
victs at all of them. The bulk of the con
victs were found at Gamp No. 1. on the
county land. This is the only permanent
barracks in tho county, and was built for
the purpose some five or six years ago.
The presentments say the arrangements
are fair, if better attention was given to
certain details.
THE BXP* ASP TUB MEN ARE FIl-THT.
The supply of water is small, while tho
quality is good, but the pump is de
fective. The presentments then go on to
say:
"The convicts and their beds are filthy,
and there seems to be no regulations for
enforcing cleanliness. If one-fourth of
the convicts desired to wash themselves
after the day’s work it could not be done
without taking up a good part of the
night. The bedtiek and the contents,
which was once rice straw, aro in a very
filthy condition.”
The grand jurors, it seems, found what
they considered a better condition of
things at the c amp at Sackville. The ar
rangements for the care and comfort of
the men are reported to be much better
there.
IN AN UNSATISFACTORY CONDITION.
“The camp near Southover,” say tho
grand jurors, “we found in a very unsat
isfactory condition. Tho bedding was
filthy, the tents dilapidated, no protection
from the weather for cooking arrange
ments, prisoners crowded together and
absolutely no attention paid to sanitary
conditions.”
The grand Jurors further say no green
vegetables are furnished the' convicts,
and that they get nothing but dried
peas; that a change once a week at this
time of the year to green vegetables
would be very desirable for the health of
the prisoners, and that their investiga
tions have confirmed their belief that
other regulations should be adopted for
whipping convicts.
WHIPPING NOT DONE RIGHT.
It is not believed that it is safe or hu
mane to give the power to every guard.
In this respect the grand jurors do not
believe that the camps would be passed
by tho stato inspector in the matter
of cleanliness if they were subjoct to
his inspection. “Wo incline to the be
lief,” say the grand jurors, “that better
care is taken of the state convicts under
the rules laid down by the state, than our
own convicts receive whose punishment
is for misdemeanors, while those of the
state are punished for worse crimes in
the calendar.
The thanks of the grand jurors were
tendered the court and the solicitor gen
eral for their able assistance in the work
before them. Judge MacDonell thanked
the jury in discharging it for the faithful,
careful attention it had given tojthe work
required of its members.
A FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
The grand Jury of tho superior court is
making an investigation of the convict
camps, and it is likely will give the mat
ter careful consideration in making up its
presentments.
The condition of affairs at the camps as
described by the grand jury was very
mildly put to those who have visited some
of the camps recently and have seen the
way in which the convicts are eared for.
It is probable that a conference will be
held by the two grand Juries with a view
to aiding in securing a reform in the
management of the convict system. Tho
filthy condition of the convicts and of the
sleeping quarters of two of tho
three camps now occupied
demands immediate attention the grand
jury belioves.
, THE FOOD QUESTION.
One of the matters to which the grand
jury gave some time was the matter of
food. But one camp has been supplied
with vegetables from tile jioor farm.
There has been apparently no reason why
the other camps should not have
beeu supplied. The arrangement of the
camp near Southover junction is primitive.
The tents under which the guards and
convicts are sheltered are old and dirty.
The sleeping quarters are filthy and over
crowded eighteen men sleeping in a
tent not large enough for a dozen to sleep
1 in comfortably. The cooking is done in
the open air and in wet weather the food,
which is not the best at any time, is
illy preparod. The convicts stand
in fear of the guards and even
the trusties when found alone, and where
they are not under the eyes of the guards,
are afraid to talk. It is evident to the
grand jurors and others who have given
any notice to the convict camps that
there is room for a reform in their con
duct.
Rheumatism racks tho system like a
thumbscrew. It retreats before the power
of Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which purifies the
blood.—ail
KIRMES3 BALL.
Admission, Five Founds of Sugar.
I have been informed by Prof. Agostini
that the citizens of Savannah in general
are invited to participate in the Kirmess
ball this evening at 6 o'clock p. m. for the
benefit of the orphans. The admission is
five pounds of sugar. Positively no
money will be aecepted at the door. We
will give five pounds of sugar for 25 cents
to all who wish to attend .the ball. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
150 Broughton street, H. T. Wilson, Man
ager.—ad.
lie—Have you ever noticed what simple
tastes Mrs A1 leash has?
She-oo(1 ness. yen'. 1 met her husband
yesterday—inter Ocean.
KANSAS CITY'S FIRE CHIEF.
The Man Who Will Inspect the Savan
nah Department.
Chief Fireman George C. Hale, of Kan
sas City, has been notified by Clerk Re
barer of his selection by the city council
j to conduct the inspection of the Savannah
{ fire department. A reply is expected in
' a few days. It is not known that he will
accept the appointment, though it is be
lieved that he will.
A recent edition of the Kansas City
World has the following to say of Chief
Hale:
Kansas City is proud of ChidGeorge C.
Hale. Asa fire department chief he has
established a reputation second to none in
the world.
Chief Hale was born at Colton, St.
Lawrence county. New Y'ork, Oct. 28,
1841). When only II years old he became
engaged in a rille manufactory, where he
worst'd for over three years. In 1863 lie
came to Kansas City and became engaged
in the machinery and foundry business
with his uncle, K. M. Hale. He studied
engineering, and while serving his appren
ticeship had the honor of building the
first steam engine ever constructed in
Kansas City. He had charge of the plac
ing of the machinery of the Hannibal
bridge crossing the Missouri river, which
was completed in July, 1803.
Chief Hale worked at his craft as en
gineer in the Keystone iron works for the
next two years. In 1871 he was ap
pointed to take charge of the steam
engines of the lire department. Eight
years later he was made assistant chief
under Col. Frank Foster, then at the
head of the fire department. He showed
so much merit and adaptability in this
position that on the resignation of Col.
Foster in 1882 he was promoted to chief.
From the first Chief Hale showed him
self well qualified to be at the head of the
fire department. He was, as he is to-day,
fearless, active, energetic and intelligent.
He has sound judgment in fire-fighting,
and is never mistaken in the best move to
make at a fire. He is popular with his
subordinates, and enforces strict dis
cipline among them.
“Chief Hale is of an inventive turn of
mind. The Hale water tower is consid
ered one of the best achievements in this
line. He has also invented swinging har
ness, votary engine, automatic horse
cover, automatic halter strap, electric
wire cutter, rotary tin roof cutter, cellar
pipe and spray nozzle, door opener, ad
justable horse collar, telephone fire
alarm, and bitless bridle. Chief Haiti
has been president of tho National Asso
ciation of Fire Engineers, president of
the Missouri State Firemen’s Association,
and was the delegate to the Ixmdon fire
congress. His memorable trip with a
picked crow of ten men to the congress
last summer was one of his greatest suc
cesses.”
AT THE Y. M. O. ASSOCIATION.
Tho Members Monthly Meeting
Largely Attended Last Night.
Tho members monthly meeting of the
Young Men’s Christian Association was
held at the association rooms last night.
It is said the attendance was a larger and
more representative one than has ever
been had at one of these meetings.
The audience was delighted with the
programme, which contained a number of
excellent selections. President Gilbert
was in the chair, and reports from the
different committees were read. All of
them reported progress in the work of
their respective branches, and the prog
ress made in the membership work was
especially noteworthy. Mr. John Nicol
son, the chairman of this committee, re
ported that twenty-two new members
had been received during the present
month, and that the committee hoped to
have larger returns for the month of
May.
The gymnasium has a larger average
attendance than it has had for some time.
The entertainment committee, with the
assistance of the reception committee,
has arranged for two entertainments
next mouth. After the business session
the following interesting programme was
rendered:
Selections, banjo, Mr. H. W. Teasdale.
Recitation. Mr. A. M. King.
Prestidigitateur, Mr C. Lebey.
Reading, Mr. A. L. Farce.
The entire programme was most enthu
siastically received and encored. The
tricks of magic by Mr. Lebey were speci
ally good. While refreshments were
being served Dr. L. A. Falligant was
called on for a speech and he responded
in his characteristic, pleasant and hu
morous style.
The meeting for men will be held at
the association rooms at the usual hour
5:16 o’clock Sunaay afternoon.
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIANS.
Anniversary Exercises by Scholars
and Officers To-Morrow Night.
The anniversary of the First Presby
terian Sunday school will be celebrated
at the church to-morrow night. The pro
gramme of exercises is a very complete
and carefully prepared one, and will be of
interest to many who expect to attend.
Large crowds always attend those an
niversary exercises, which are pretty
and interesting. The programme is as
follows:
Processional-Hymn, “Fall Into Line.”
Prayer by the pastor.
Hymivby the primary department, “I Love
the Sunday school.
Report of the superintendent.
Selection by the choir.
Building of Tho Monument of Christian
Character."
Ist. Laying the foundation, “The Rock of
Ages." Hymn, "Rock of Ages," by little
Fiancls Orr.
2d. Block, “Christ Died for Me.” Hymn,
“Enter the Sepulchre. ”
Hd Block, Repentance. Hymn, “Jesus is
Cailinz,"
4th. Block.—“ Obedience.” Hymn. ,‘Children
May Come to Jesus."
sth. Block.—“ Charity." Hymn “God is Love
That Anthem Olden."
Decoration of Momument. Anthem by the
choir—“ Praise Ye the Lord." Address by
the pastor.
Chanting the Lord's Prayer, by the school.
Benediction.
GUARDS AS MINSTRELS.
Company O to Give an Entertainment
Next Week.
An entertainment for tho benefit of
Compauy Cof the Savannah Volunteer
Guards will be given in the hall of the
arsenal Friday night. The members of
the compauy and their friends are taking
an active interest in the entertainment,
and expect to make it a most successful
one.
The Guards' Minstrel Company will
contribute largely to the entertainment.
Messrs. Patton, Melton. Ryals and Blun,
who scored signal successes in the lust
entertainment of the minstrel company
will appear with new songs ami Jokes.
Among other features of tho entertain
ment will be a song by Mr. Julian
W alker, a mandolin and guitar quartette
and a viollu quintette.
I here will be dancing after tho con
clusion of the programme. The commit
tee in charge of ttns entertainment con
sists of Lieut. J. Ferris Cann, J. B.
Williams, M. B. Dunbar and C. D. Mel
ton.
The Sultan of Turkey has conferred the
Order of Medjidieh on Prof. Max Muller,
'lhls Is a merited tribute to the vast oriental
learning of Prof. Muller, and tho deep inter
esttaken by him In (lie various eastern re
ligions und in Mohammedanism in particular.
Senator Martin is endeavoring to hove pro
vision made for sending to each soldier s
home three i epics of the Congressional
Record, it is inferred that the he holies in
this way to banish insomnia from those in
stitutions.
BAKING POWDER.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U. S. Gov’t Report
Rowder
Absolutely pure
PREFER THE STEAMSHIPS.
Commission Merchants and Many
Truckers Think That Way.
Transportation by Water More Ad
vantageous Than by Rail—The
Ocean Rates Better Than Those by
the Fast Vegetable Freight—No Ex
tra Steamers to Be Put on This Year.
The commission merchants in New
Y'ork aud many of the truck growers in
this section who ship produce there for
sale, have announced in favor of the
Ocean Steamship line, and of tho Old
Dominion line from Norfolk as preferable
to making shipments by rail under the
proposed plans of the Pennsylvania rail
road to make deliveries on the Jersey City
side of the river.
In a long article in the New York Jour
nal of Commerce many of the commission
merchants of that city who handle truck
from this section speak of the inconven
ience of the deliveries on the Jersey City
side, on account of which extra expense
in dra.yage and longer waits, by reason of
the hauling on drays, would be incurred.
They recommend, therefore, that ship
ments from this section be made by the
Ocean Steamship line aud that shipments
from points farther north be made by the
Old Dominion line.
ADVANTAGE OF THE STEAMERS.
So far as Savannah is concerned, it
would seem that the advantagewouia be
on tho side of the steamship line. At any
rate this is what the truckers say and
what the Ocean Steamship people 'claim.
The fast train from Savannah carrying
truck is to leave according to the an
nounced schedule, at 6 o’clock in the
morning, and arrive at Jersey City depot
about 1 o’clock the morning of the second
day. The truck thus Shipped would have
to be in the depot in the afternoon. While
the same truck, it is said, could be put
right on board the steamer leaving In the
afternoon, and could thus be delivered on
the New York side as early as it would
reach the New Jersey side by rail.
The truckers consider that they have a
great advantage in the Ocean Steamship
line from this point. There is an addi
tional advantage in the rate, the freight
by water being 43 cents per barrel, while
by rail and including dra.yage, it amounts
to 78 cents per barrel. One of the
truckers this season shipped several
thousand crates of beans to New York by
the Ocean Steamship line, which sold in
New York for $4 and $5 a crate. An
other sent some by rail a few days later
which brought only 90 cents and *1 a
crate.
NO EXTRA STEAMERS.
The Ocean Steamship Company, will
not put on any additional steamers as it
considered the three a week which now
sail to and from New York, are amply
sufficient to accommodate all the truck
traffic which leaves this point. The
frost gave the crop somewhat of a set
back, and there is not as large a move
ment of produce now as there usually is
at this time of the year. Then, too, the
melon crop does not come on until after
the truck season is drawing to a close.
In speaking of the matter yesterday
Mr. J. T. Shuptrine said the steamship
company is a great advantage to the
truckers in this section. He said he was
favorably impressed with the showing
made by the Pennsylvania railroad, but it
would take a good test to show whether
the road's plan of delivery on the Jersey
City side would be a successful one.
In speaking of the fast freight to
the north he said It had been
his understanding that Savannah
was to have the advantage of the same
train as last year. That was one which
left Savannah at 3 o’clock in the after
noon, Charleston at 11 o’clock at night
and got to New Y'ork about 8 o’clock the
morning of the second day after leaving
here. The train proposed leaving here at
6 o'clock in the morning, he said, does
not offer as good facilities to the truckers
as that which was run last year. He
said, however, that it was his under
standing that a convenient and advanta
geous train would be put on as soon as
the interests of the truckers and their
shipments demanded extra facilities.
THE DEPRESSION IN MEXICO.
Superintendent Kline’s Impression of
the Situation There.
General Superintendent T. D. Kline, of
the Central railroad, has returned from
Mexico, where he spent the last two
weeks. He said yesterday that he found
the business depression fully as great in
Mexico as in the United States, and for
the same reason apparently, the instabil
ity of the silver dollar.
“Mexico being upon a silver basis,”
said Mr. Kline, “the constantly decreas
ing value of silver has produced even
greater depression than in the United
States. The Mexican silver dollar is
still as good as ever for Internal trade,
but its decreased intrinsic value has in
terfered largely with trade with the
United States. Tho result has been to
greatly decrease the business of the rail
roads, and the depression is very severely
felt by these corporations.”
Mr. Klino said that it is evident that
some standard monetary basis must be
reached before prosperity eau be restored
to Mexico. It matters little whether the
standard be gold or silver, he said, so
that a recognized standard be established.
The use of Rail’s Hair Kenower pro
motes the growth of the hair, and restores
its natural color and beauty, frees the
scalp of dandruff, tetter, and all impuri
ties.—ad.
Differences.
Mon differ about politics. They like
wise differ about religion. Some hold to
the Methodist faith, some to the Baptist,
some to a score of others, some to none.
Likewise do they differentiate on the
girl they want to marry. Some want
black eyes, some gray; some prefer tho
blondes, some the brunettes; some tall,
some short.
They also differ on the tariff—free
traders and protectionists.
What don’t they differ on?
One thing.
All sensible men are agreed that the
best policy of insurance for tho masses is
ti e Industrial policy issued by the Met
ropolitan Life Insurance Company of New
York.
if you are interested in knowing more
of its industrial or family insurance, as
briell.v described in its advertisement else
where in this paper, or if you are seeking
n permanent and profitable engagement,
with opportunity for merited advance
ment, call at the company's branch office.
Odd Fellows’ building, rooms 8 and si, jq.
W.'corner Barnard and State streets, and
Charles F. Fick. superintendent, will give
you full partipulars —ad.
TO BE READY MAY 8.
The Tybee Railroad to Be in Operation
by that Time.
Mayor McDonough spent the entire day
at Tybee yesterday superintending the
completion of the work on the Tybee rail
road. Tho contract with the Central rail
road requires that the road be completed
by May 1. The prospect now is that the
work will be finished two days ahead of
time. The Lazaretto bridge was crossed
yesterday, and when work ceased last
night there was remaining just 1,999 feet
of track to be laid. The track is graded
and the rail in position, and it is expected
that the last rail will be in position and
the last spike driven by nightfall.
Mayor McDonough expects to take the
first trip through from the city to the
island over the newlv rebuilt road to
morrow, accompanied by a small party
of friends. The party will spend the day
at the island.
There will be considerable surfacing
work and filling in to be done for the
next two weeks, 'this work will be
greatly facilitated however, by the com
pletion of the track.
General Passenger Agent Haile of the
Central railroad, said vesterdsy that a
regular schedule would not be put on the
road until about the middle of next
month. Mr. Haile and Chief Clerk
Bythewood, of the passenger department,
are now at work on the schedule.
It is not likely that as many regular
trains will be put on the Tybee road
this year as last. The Central
railroad has never found the
Tybee road a paying piece of property and
it will be run this year with as much
economy as possible consistent with a
satisfactory passenger service.
The bonded debt of the road is $230,000.
Certificates of indebtedness were issued
for the rebuilding of the road to the
amount of $4Q,000. This makes a total in
debtedness of $290,000. The operations for
the two previous years showed a large
deficit for each year. On this account
the fare for the round trip between Sa
vannah and Tybee this year will be 50
cents and for the straight trip 35 cents.
For children under twelve years of age
the fare will be 25 cents for the round
trip and 20 cents for the straight trip.
Mr. Haile said that the road would be
thoroughly advertised, and excursion
rates to Tybee made as in previous years.
Circulars have already been issued to all
connecting lines notifying them of tho re
buildingof the road and requesting ticket
representation at their agencies.
“We expect to have cheap rate tickets
during the season,” said Mr. Haile, “from
all interior towns, to be on sale on Satur
days, good to return the following Mon
day. The special Sunday tram from Au
gusta will be run as in previous seasons,
and probably the same cheap rate for
the round trip will be made. The Central
railroad will do all in its power to make
the season at Tybee a successful one.”
The Tybee cars have all been overhauled
in the Central railroad shops. The oars
have been repainted and relettered, the
title of the Savannah and Atlantic Coast
railway being used as before. A number
of the cars are now standing in the Cen
tral railroad yard awaiting the opening
of the season.
There will be no lack of rolling stock to
handle the Tybee travel.
Health Is Wealth.
“All the health I enjoy, and even mv
life, I may say, is in consequence of Sim
mons Liver Regulator. I would not take
$1,000,000 for my interest in that medi
cine. W. H. Wilson, Welborn, Fla.”—
ad.
STAKE RACES TO-DAY.
Nashville Presents Another Fine Card
As predicted yesterday the races were
of the highest order and remarkable time
was made in each race. Buckrene won
the rich derby in 1:55, the fastest time
ever made by a 3-year-old, and stamps
him as one of the best. To-day's pro
gramme is fully as good as yesterday's.
The feature of the card, however, is the
Iroquois stakes for 2-year-old colts, SSO to
start and #I,OOO added. laureate will
likely be the favorite on form. Ho is a
fine colt by the old crack Volante out of
Mary K. There are others, however,
who will make it hot for him if he wins.
First race at 2 p. m. Turf Exchange, T
Drayton street.
First Race—Three-year-old fillies, six
furlongs: Tremona, 107; Audrey, 107;
Miss Mamie, 107: Queen Bird, 107: Ab
bess, 107; Philopena, 107; Hibernia
Queen, 107; Traulieh, 107; Hemyara, 107;
Shuttle, 107.
Second Kace —Selling, one mile and one
sixteenth: Twenty Three, 85; Lorena
Mack, 80; Jim Hogg, 91; Ocean H.. 95;
Rambler, 102: Itedcap, 102; Saddle Boys,
102; The Queen. 105; Pomfret, 110.
Third Race—lroquois stakes, two-year
old colts, four furlongs: Leonas last, 115;
Ashland, 118; Laureate, 118; Plunker’
118; Rasper, 118; Franklin, 118; Basso,'
118.
Fourth Race—Selling, seven furlongs'
Florry Myers, 87; Anthem, 91; Miss
Knott, 93; Santa Maria, 97; To,,- Kelly
97; Wauhatchie, 99; Perrier, 103; Miss
Dixie, 105; Falero, 100; Ariillery, 110.
Fifth Race Maiden fillies, two-year
old, four furlongs: Irksome, 102; Step
105: Lady Pepper, 105; Miss Alice, 105;
Elise, 105; Mona, 105. —ad.
EIGHT DOLLARS
Will Buy
You an all-wool spring suit, well-made
and equal to any $12.00 suit iu the city.
Appel & Schaul.—ad.
TEN CENTS,
, 3 for 250,
For plain and fancy border hemstitched
handkerchiefs; worth 20c each. Note
window display. Appel & Schaul.—ad.
ALL THE
Popular Brands
Of children’s shirt waists reduced 20 to
30 per cent. This week only. Appel &
Schaul.—ad.
Stevenson & McKinney, General mer
chandise. Fort White, Fla.—Gentlemen:
“Success” gives entire satisfaction, and
we are pleased with the goods. Respect
fully, Stevenson & McKinney.—ad.
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and Is really superior to Hoi Springs Ark'
Head certiorate annexed:
Aberdeen, O.— Messrs. Llppman Bros Sa
vannah. <ia : Dear hint—l bought a bottle or
your P. P. P. at Hot Springs, Ark., and It has
done me more good than three mouths treat
nicr.t at the Hot Springs.
Have you no agents in this part of the c oun
try t or let me know how much it will cost to
get three or six bottles from vour city by ex
press. Respectfully yours, Jas. M. Newton
Aberdeen, Brown County,Ohio.-u
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DAY: Generally fair warmer BatnrJ R
wind generally southeast. °*S!
Bargains
—IN
• _ PIANO^
- • ♦ ■
Six decided bargains in Bqu r( .
Pianos. Instruments in prime order
Prices half actual value. Terms
easiest ever heard of.
STEINWAY, 7 Octave. • $250
Rich Rosewood ease; tone pure anri
sweet: originally cost $650. Only ,z
monthly. y *'
DEGKEfI BR9S., 71-3 Octave. $250
Uke now Um Only *7°monthly ° rd "
NUNNS & CLARK, - - . S SO
o n “ a & y thir e: eooJ conditi ™
FiSCHER, 7 Octave, - - s|go
Rosewood case, carved legs; a genn
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perfect order. T/niy ln
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More of them than any-!
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DON’T LISTEN! |
Come and See.
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JEWELRY.
DIAMONDS. WATCHES.
Great Inducement in Prices.
Solitaire Diamond Finger King from $5 to
$lO. *2O, *so to*son.
Diamond Ear Kings from *2O. *25, *3O. *SO,
*75 to *2SU All warranted good Dia
monds of fine quality.
Great reduction In Gold and Stiver
watche* of the best make and In Gold
Filled Cases.
19 Karat Wedding Rings a specialty.
Sterling Silver Goods in elegant cases -
tho proper thing for wedding presents.
Also novelties In silver too numerous to
mention, as Hair Pins. Hat Pins, Book
Marks. Belts, etc. Call and examine
before buying, at
DESBOUILLONS’,
THti jt.WEL.ER,
721 Bull Street.
LEATHER GOODS.
Buy a Wall Trunk.
Save 'l ime. Money and Patience.
New, fresh stock TRUNKS and BAGS
cheap.
NEIDLINGER & RABUN,
144 CONGRESS, COR. WHITAKER.
CLOTH NG.
C
US
TO-DAY
For Your Cfothes,
Hats and Fancy
Fixings-
APPEL & SCHAUL,
Tailors, Clothiers and Haberdashers.
‘V'OTT want stationery and blank bo***-
1 have the facilities for supplying them.
Send your orders to Morning Newa. Bavao
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