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Ruined by Reform. T)ie Way Hank Dunham Tried to Drill Virtue Into All FiUe County. By Edwin Webster. (Copyright, 1900, by S. S. McClure Cos.) "Hank Dunham always went from one extreme to the other,” said Deacon. Todg ers In reminiscent tones. "When he was leading a sinful, but joyous life, he tried to keep all the distilleries working over ,., After he got religion and became >r in the Pike County Citizens' Sun ,, .eague he wanted to drill holiness lir everything within reach. Including his hand of Intelligent, but worldly mind ed blacksnakes. That’a why Hank has ,alien hack into the ranks of the un godly. and is mourning the loss of the easiest snap In the money making line a Pike county farmer ever stacked up against. "One day this spring Hank came over to my house with the air of a man who has made a discovery that will send his name thundering down the ages. ■' I see by a city paper,’ observed Hank, earnestly, 'that there Is a big demand for rattlesnakes, or rather, for rattlesnake oil and rattles, both of which it is con trary to the rules of etiquette to collect from living and ac tive rattlers. Now, if a man only sup plied the market with a sufficient quan tity of these necessary, If not ornamental, articles, he could made a barrel of money, and make it easy. '■ 'That's true of pretty nearly every- "W'here els* in the country will you find a band of blacksnakes that keep the Sab bath?” thing, from goldbrlcks to diamonds,’ 11 observed in my sarcastic way. 'But, ; while I don’t want to dampen your ar- • dor for easy money, I have my doubts ' as to the success of any missionary scheme for persuading Pike county rat tlers to enter a snake heaven that you may use their physical remains to in duce a deluded public to part with its coin.’ “Hank looked quite grieved at my re marks. " ‘l’m not proposing to conduct a cam paign among local rattksrwkes on the comforts of life beyond the grave,’ he replied in a remonstatlng sort of way, nor do I plan to wear out my already weary legs by chasing over hills and dales. My scheme is to get a lot of snakes trained to do my hunting for me.’ ’’ 'A blacksnake Is the natural enemy of the rattler,' I said, in a doubting man ner, ‘and always looking for trouble in that direction. My own relations with blacksnakes have always been friendly, though not cordial. I don’t want to say "Oo forth!’’ he said to the snakea. a word against any respectable black snake. But at the same time I am mighty doubtful about any blacksnake turning over to you the results of a raid on some happy rattlesnake family. Among the many virtues of blacksnakes I never heard impulsive generosity mentioned as the moat pronounced.’ " ‘But I propose rendering an equiva lent for any assets in the way of rattle snake corpses turned over <o me by an industrious bnacksnake,’ said Hank, sort of impatient like. 'Suppose I should do a favor for Tom Haswell, who runs the tavern. What would I expect in return?” " 'All the drinks Tom would stand for,’ I answere promptly, for that was in Hank’s unregenerate days. " 'Yes, yes,’ replied Hank, hastily. ‘And If I was bitten by a rattlesnake I might be tempted to hunt for the same thing. Now, the blacksnake hasn’t the qualities that make him popular at a social gath ering, but It Is rattlesnake hunters, not eotlllon leaders, I om looking for. There Isn’t another animal of his weight that has the intellectual attainments of the *' orned and unappreciated blacksnake. A liking for liquor isn't necessarily confined to human beings with immortal souls. It's my opinion there wouldn't be any • rouble in training a corps of blacksnakes t>oth to hunt rattlers and to bring the bodies of their victims to a certain worthy old man, who would be ready to hand out a small, but powerful, drink to each blacksnake who brought him a dead rat tler. And It's a worthy and charitable Plan, too, that I'm devising,’ continued Hank, solemnly. 'For these blacksnakes. having a supply of good liquor In the Place where It most benefits man or snake, trill be protected against bad effects from •ay bites theY may acquire In their ef forts to provide me with rattlesnake oil ■nd snake rattles. I may not get any medals from the Humane Society, but I tt’jl! certainly deserve them.’ 'So Hank gathered a supply of young blacksnakes and began training them. He ■would put the body of a dead rattler in front of his snakes, and then by taking It away from them and puling It to a box devised for that purpose and then giving the snakes a bit of fresh meat, he grad ually drove the idea into their heads that tattlesnakes were what he wanted. The next thing was to have his snakes ac quire a taste for liquor. That was easy, for the blacksnakes took to booze as In telligently as a human being would. It wasn t long before every snake wanted wh sky and understood that the only way lee get it was to hand over a rattlesnake 10 Hark. Then Hank judged *hey had the game pretty well sized up. One morning he took his corps of able assistants down to a big ravine where rattlesnakes were abundant. There he turned his pets loose. " 'Go forth.' he said to the snakes, talking as if they could understand him. 'Go forth and show to an admiring coir.-, munily the results of an education at the hands of the worthy man who owns you. Return in triumph, hearing the bodies of henlghted raitlrs. Then you can enjoy In placid com for: the drinks that will be crmlrg to you. Drink for rattlers and rat tlers for drinks is the rule, and there is r.o limit to the amount you can cash in.’ "Of course, the blacksnakes didn’t un derstand all Hank was saying, but they appreciated the subrtance of his remarks. Being industrious and thirsty, they work ed hard all day. At night Hank had an Imposing pile of rattlesnakes end his p ts lad an even more ornate collection of jags. Hank got the oil from th> rattle snakes and made a collection of their rat ties to sell to curiosity Seekers. This per formance was repeated every day that week, and the market being good for both ell and rattles, Hank saw himself In a fair way lo make a barrel of money. Sun day, after church, I dropped over to Hank's place. There, under the shade of a big tree in Hank’s back yard, were his band of industrious hunters. But, to my surprise, each snake had a little mug of beer In front of him, and from which he took a sip whenever his thiist ea led for a quencher. ’’ ‘Why, deacon,' said Hank, sort of amazed Uke, In answer to my questions, 'do you appreciate what day It is? I may be a worldly man and no fanatic on relig ious matter*, but I’m too good hearted 10 work my able and intelligent assistants seven days in the week. During week days every snake Is liberally supplied with whisky, which la a stimulant. But when the Sabbath rolls around each snake is at liberty to He In the shade of his own vine and fig tree and have his mug of bedr in peace and quiet. “A merciful man Is merciful to his beast,” and if to his beast, why not to his industrious and ap preciative black snake?’ And Hank’s chest expanded as he tried to mentally pat him self on the back. “Hank's scheme continued to be an un qualified success, adding to his roll and causing vacancies among the first families? of Pike county rattlesnake society. But the more money Hank made, the thirstier he seemed to grow. Finally the minister called and remonstrated against the amount Hank was drinking himself, and the way he was pouring good whisky dowu the throats of his snakes. “Hank was mightily indignant at being called down by his pastor. " ‘lt’s little credit I get In this world Every work day, the snakes gathered In Rattles for Hank's benefit. for the good I try to de,’ said Hank bit terly. ’I rescue these blacksnakes from the wilds of Pike county, train them and give them a mission In the world, and then am accused of trying to corrupt their morals. Whisky doesn't hurt a blacksnake, anyway. It justs acts as a mild stimulant, and-brings out all that is best and most lovable In his nature. And my snakes never work or. Sunday. It’s a day of rest and moral ! culture for them. Where else in the county will you find a band of blacksnakes that keep the Sabbath?' “The man of God was impressed at this, but still felt a little doubtful. " 'Maybe It's all right about the snakes,’ he replied, ‘but I don't approve of your effort to drink up all the whisky In the county that your snakes don’t use. I can't deny that you make u brave at tempt at the Job for a man of your weight, but the plan Itself Is one I can't sanction.' “Hank looked even more hurt. ” 'There's another Injustice.’ he ob served plaintively. ’lt's In the capacity of an octopus hunter, and a supporter of home industries, that I tank up so elaborately at frequent Intervale. If I drink up all the whlky that Is made by Pike county distilleries, I not only save others from temptation, but by keeping up the demand for home made goods I rescue • local Industry from the clutches THE MORNING NES: SUNDAY. AUGUST 5, 1900. MUNYUNS * , Blood Cure ab- JSSSiNMsolutfly £ cures scrofula. wL erupt inns. syphilit- Wf ic conditions, mcr- Vr ■? r far curial taints, etc. v ;wOr Specially effica \ cious in all blood diseases common to a hot climate. - j Free medical ad j I I f vice. 1505 Arch st., Phila. • BLOOD CURE of the trust. But. do I get any credit for my well intended actions? Not a bit.' "But the more th* minister thought over what Hank said, the more doubtful the good man felt. “ ’You talk about your snakes keeping the Sabbath,’ the minister finally said, decidedly, ‘but your snakes might better be working than lying about all day guz zling beer. As for your obsorbing all the whisky produced by the local distil lery and so delivering a body blow to the octopus, you can't do It. For they have put in a night force at the distillery.’ "Hank didn't make any reply to this, and for a time continued to live his care less, worldly minded life. Every work day the blacksnakes gathered in rattlers for Hank’s benefit. Each Sunday the trained hunters rested and enjoyed their beer in peace and comfort. But <he re proving words of the man of God haunt ed Hank’s mind. Finally he stopped drinking. I approved of this. Then he joined the Y. M. C. A. and began an en thusiastic campaign to stop every one else from drinking. That seemed like run ning a good thing Into the ground. But as the Y. M. C. A. people don't want to drink, anyhow, and worldly minded men refused to abstain from the cup that cheers, it didn’t seem as if the movement was doing much harm. But Hank wasn't satisfied and Joined the Sunday League. I remonstrated with him. “ 'Reform's a good thing.’ I told him, 'A beautiful and Inspiring theme. I don’t know of any class of address I would rather listen to than speeches on reform. As elocutionary efforts, they are always a success. But when you come to drag reform luto practical politics there is apt to be a reaction, which results In free beer and a bumped reformer.’ "But Hank had turned from the thirsti est soul in the county to the most rabid reformer. ” ’Talking about free beer and Sunday closing,’ he said, decidedly, ‘there is one reform that is going into immediate ef fect on my own premises. Hereafter no idle blacksnakes are going to put in the Sabbath loafing and gossiping, and drink ing beer. Through the week they may have whisky, for they need it to keep them to their work. But godly counsel and cold water will he the Sunday por tion of Hank Dunham’s collection of trained blacksnakes. They’ve got intelli gence. and it won’t he my fault if they don’t acquire religion. For a time their degraded appetites may clamor for cool beer, but in the end I will be the proud possessor of a collection of snakes that will form the nucleus of a Snakes’ Cold Water League.’ ” ‘ln the end you will he a fool.' I told Hank, emphatically, for I thought he was about to try a dangerous experiment. 'But there won’t be change enough In your disposition to jar you, or attract attention. Six days in the week these faithful snakes turn over to you the pro ceeds of their labors. Cooling drinks and a shady place to rest in are due them on the seventh. Your attempt to form a Blacksnakes’ Christian Endeavor Society will be sure to result in a strike. And a strike of trained blacksnakes is a swift gome to go against.’ "But Hank was obstinate end said he was going to begin his Sunday reform movement as soon as the week was up. “The next Sunday morning Hank's snakes came out of the box they slept in and made a bee-line for the big tree, under which they were accustomed to rest. Every snake had his own partic ular place, and each was accustomed to finding a little mug of beer waiting for him. This Sunday glasses of Ice water stood In the place usually, occupied by the beer. The blacksnakes looked at the water in a puzzled sort of way. I had come over to Hank's farm to watch the success of his experiment. ” ‘lntroduce them,' I observed to Hank In my sarcastic way. ‘Your snakes and water are evidently strangers.’ "Hank snarled that the way of the wick ed was hard and thirsty at first, hut that the snakes would thank him In the end. ” ’Any emotions of gratitude your snakes are feeling at the present moment are admirably disguised,’ I told Hank. 'Blamed If I ever saw a more disgusted looklng lot of blacksnakes. 1 "AH that Sunday Hank's hunting black snakes went around in a saddened, but sulky, sort of way. It was plain they were angry,but at the same time they were a good deal puzzled, and not quite cer tain that Hank was blameable for the beer famine. When Monday came they went to work -In the usual manner. All through the week they stuck to the game of exchanging rat tlers for whisky. It was plain, though, that they weren't entering into their work with their former spirit. Time after time two or three blacksnakes. who ought to have been ardently pursuing elusive rat tlers, could. be seen with their heads to gether, evidently holding a confab, at which the Inalienable rights of black snakes to Sunday' beer were being dis cussed. I saw there was trouble coming and warned Hank. 11 ‘Blue laws are all rights In their place,' I told him, ‘but even the Filgrim Fathers never tried to enforce them with a band of trained blacksnakes. Loving forbearance Isn't one of the strong quali ties of your pets. It’s a bunch of painful experiences that will be coming to you If you keep on much longer with your Sun day closing efforts.’ ” ‘Those snakes Will live to thank me.' replied Hank, obstinate like, 'l'm saving money on the beer and" I have the addi tional rewfTrd of an approving conscience. 1 "Sunday morning the blacksnakes came out of their sleeping box and plkrd right over to where their beer mugs had for merly stood. Only pure water was coming to them. This time the snakes seemed cer tain Hank was the person to blame for the thirsty state of affairs. They held a little conference. Then the whole bunch trailed over to where Hank was standing. They rang and th- mselves In front of him, lifted up their heads In an lnqulilng man tv r. and a persen didn't need to he a stu dent of the snake language to under* s'and that they wtre asking where their b'er was Hank pointed to the water. Not a snake moved. Then Hank grabbed a stick and b'gan striking si his fa thful workers The snakes ducked hack to th ir tree, but'actln* In a mighty sullen man ner. Hank thought things were nettled and started to go to church. “ ’For once.’ 1 told him. ‘you had bet ter restrain your relialous Impulses and slay away from divine service. If I know anything about snakes your former faith ful pets are meditating revenge And from what I have l'arn'd about the strenglh and disposition of full grown blacksnakes I am willing to give big odds that they will meet with succtSt In their natural. If unchristian, attempt.’ "Hank replied impatiently that his snakes were only sulky and would scon get over that. So oft he started for church and Sunday School. "When Hank returned home there wasn’t n sign of a blacksnake about the place. Feeling sort of worried Hank went right to the storeroom in which he kept his valued coliecilon of rattlesnake oil and rattles. A full blacksnake Is a power ful animal for his weight, and does a good job when he Is out for revenge. Hank’s storeroom looked as if it had been dally ing with a cyclone. Every bottle of rat tlesnake oil had been hauled off the shelf and smashed on the floor. The room was littered with pieces of the rattles that the blacksnakes had torn up. But there were no traces of the trained blacksnakes. and they have never since put in an appear ance. Hank was broken hearted. He looked silently at the wreck for a min ute. Then he hurled his hymn book out of the window and went into the house. When he returned he was carrying a bot tle of whisky. “ ‘The labors of months swept away.’ he said in pathetic tones. The finest col lection of trained blacksnakes in Pike county turned into vagrant wanderers of the woods and dales. A worthy od man practically ruined. And all due to an overdose of reform and a ferved desire to inspire blacksnakes with religion. But, elder,’ he continued, taking the cork out of the bottle, ‘I have here an antidote for the disease. I will proceed to innoculate myself. “And when I left him he was ‘innoculat ing’ himself at a rate which seemed a guarantee against any recurrence of the trouble.” CHINA’S SEARCH FOR A GOD. The Accident Hint Carried Buddlklnin Instead of Chrintlanity luto tlie Flowery Kingdom. By Edgar Mels. Had the embassy of Emperor Wing-4e, A. D. 65. of the Ming dynasty gone fifteen hundred miles further In its Journey in search of the incarnated God, China would have been one of the greatest na tions in the world, and all the present trouble would have been avoided. The story of the search for the incarnated God and its strange ending forms one of the most remarkable chapters in the his tory of a remarkable people. It is not merely that the China of nineteen hun dred years ago should seek the light, hut that in so doing it should miss the object of that search completely and yet stum ble across anew and a better religion— that is the most remarkable thing. In order to properly understand the conditions leading to a search for the in carnated God it will be necessary to go a little into the history of China of that day. The Ming dynasty, which ruled then, had brought China out of a slough of despond into which it had sunk be cause of the terrible corruption into w hich the precepts of Confucious and Lao-tze had fallen. These two great teachers were to China what Marcus Aurelius An tonius was to the Romans. All three taught the value of good, the necessity of doing good nnd other precepts based upon the same proposition. After the death of the Chinese philosophers their teachings became corrupted untl Confu cianism became another name for ceremo nial usage, and Lao-tzeism. under the name of Taoism, a worship of spirits. It was then, when China wan the most highly civilized nation, when it counted gunpowder among its inventions, that the Ming rulers sougt to find the true relig ion-something more noble than a worship of spirits or ceremonials. While still dis cussing the matter rumors spread far and near that anew prophet—the incarnation of the real God—had appeared in the Far West. Strange stories were whispered beneath the breath of the marvelous power of this new God—how he had raised the dead und had performed other mira cles. Tills eventually reached the ears of the Emperor. Calling the literary and scientific men before him he demanded to know their opinions. After l?ng consultation It was decided to send an embassy (o the Incarnated God, with rich offerings, and to ask him to come to China to preach the true word. So a great enravan of richly deco rated camels was gathered, and magnifi cent offerings loa<ied upon their backs. There were superb silks, glittering and precious stones, the choicest incense, mag nificent ivory carvings and the finest pro ducts of all China. Attended by a huge retinue of coolies and servants and sol diers the embassy, consisting of China’s most learned men, started south, along the coast line, for, In those days, it was not safe fo travel too far inland. Days and weeks the caravan traveled. Each day prayers were offered to the Incarnate God. On went the cavalcade, passing beyond the boundaries of China, into the unknown land beyond. Everywhere the mission went the word of the. search was passed and soon a huge army entered India. Once there the stories of the incarnate God became more circumstantial, and with renewed courage the embassadors pressed on. At last Southern India was reached and a positive clue discovered— a* least, so the embassy thought. Yet, the natives had heard of a great prophet. He had performed miracles and had dis appeared In a miraculous manner, none knew whither. He had lived and was born on an island south of India, across the water, which the Chinese dreaded. But strong ns was the fear of water, the desire to accomplish their purpose was stronger, and so, in rude boo/tc, they set sail for Ceylon. The weather favored them, and soon they set foot on the isl and home of the unknown prophet. There, where the knowledge of hie existence was still fresh In the minds of the people, where the 80-tree or Tree of Knowledge, where he had gained inspiration, was still standing, where his personality was not yet forgotten, the ambassadors gained their knowledge of—Buddha, Gautama Siddarthe, the All-Wise. They had set out to find the incarnate God. Christ, the Savior, and had found Buddha. To their minds the precepts of Buddha offered attractions far supe rior to those of Confucius or Lao-tze, and so the return Journey was begun, after leaving the presents and offerings at Buddha’s shrine at Kuslnara. Then they returned home and spread the new creed far and wide. To-day there are more than 30,000,000 Buddhists In China. Did the Lord Hear Aright! From the New Lippincotts. Father Edward Soren, of Notre Dome, brought with him on his return from one of his visits to his native place, Paris, France, a native teacher of French for the Academy of St. Mary du Lac. 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But, pray, tell me who was the sister that taught you so beautifully?” She quickly gave the sister’s name, and asked in French: "But. my father, do you think the Lord heard me aright, not being accustomed to me. in English?” “Y'e*. yes, my child, the Lord has fully understood your prayer. It is not the wordu, but the intent.” —The prune crop of California will not be nearly as large as at first reported, because of the almost unprecedented drop ping of the half-ripe prunes. Many or chardlsts also rei>ort an unusual percent age of blighted fruit. S., T. 8 L OF H. H UNO C. 8 8. R’Y SUNDAY SCHEDULE. For I si* of Hope, Thunderbolt, Montgom ery, Cattle Park and West End. Subject to change without notice. ISLEO FHOrnfA NDTE N THSTREET. Lv city for I. of H. | Lv. 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It is a good tonic and the best Blood Purifier in the world. P. P. P. is Nature’s specific for Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Malaria and all forms of Blood Poison and Scrofula, whether in adults or children. s P. P. P. Is sold by all druggists—#! a bottle; six bottles, $3. * Lippman Brothers. ocv Savannah. Oa>, FRENCH CLARET WINES, and GERMAN RHINE and MOSELLE WINES and FRENCH COGNAC BRANDIES. All these fine Wines and Liquors *l* Imported by ua In glass direct from the grower* In Europe. Our St. Juiten Clarsl Win* from Everest. Dupont A Cos of Bordeaux, France Is one of their specialties, and on* at extremely low prlo*. The Chateaux Leovllle, on* of their superior Claret Wins*. well known all over the United States. We also carry in bond Claret Win** from this celebrated Arm In caska Our Rhine and Moselle Wine* are Imported from Martin Deuu, Frank fort. Germany, are the beat that com* to the United States. BO DEN HEIM Is very fine and cheip. NIERSTEIN also very good. RUPEBHEIM very choice. RAUENTHAL. selected grapes, very elegant LIEBFRANMILCH, quite celebrated. MARCOBRUNNER CABINET elesant and rar*. YOHANNIBBUROER Is perfection. SPARKLING HOCK. SPARKLING MOSELLE. SPARKUNO MUSCA TEL LK. and FINE FRENCH COGNAC BRANDIES. Special Brandies are Imported direct from France by us, In cases and casks. . lippman brothers. LEOPOLD ADDER, JNO. R. DILLON. President. Cashier. C. T. ELLIS, BARRON CARTER. Vice President. Asst. Cashier. The Chatham Bank SAVANNAH. Will be pleased to receive the accounts of Merchants. Firms, Individuals, Banks, and Corporations. Liberal favors extended. Unsurpassed collection facilities. Insur ing prompt returns. SEPARATESAVIN6S DEPARTMENT INTEREST ( OUI'OIM)Hi qUABTEH IV OX DEPOSIT*. Safety Deposit Boxes and Vaults for rent. Correspondence solicited. The Citizens Bank OF HAVANA AH. CAPITAL $500,000. Transacts General UuuUug Business. Solicits Ace*ants mt Individuals, Merchants, Basks and slkst tsrye rations. Collections handled with safety, eoaaeauy and dispatch. loterest compounded quarterly aliened on deposits In sit lavlafS Department. •nfety Deposit Beaee and Itsrafl Vaalte. BRANTLEY A. DENMARK, President. ■ ILLS R. LANE, Vlee President. GEORGE C. FREEMAN, Cashier. GORDON L. GROOVER. Assl. Css hie*. SOUTHERN BANK of the State of Georgia. Capital *500,000 Surplus and undivided profits *401,000 DEPOSITORY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. Superior facilities lor transiting a General Bunking Business. Collections made on all pofnti ' acceible~ through banks and bankers. Account* of Bunks, Bankers. Merchants and others solicited Safe Deposit Boxes tor rent. Department of Savings, Interest payable quarterly. Sells Sterling Exchange on London 11 and upwards. JOHN FLANNERY, President. HORACE A. CRANE, Vice President JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier. DIRECTORS: JNO. FLANNERY. WM. W. GORDON. E. A. WEIL W. W. GORDON. Jr. H A. CRANE. JOHN M EGAN. LEE ROY MYERS. JOSEPH FERST H. P SMART. CHARLES ELLIS. EDWARD KELLY. JOHN J. KIRBY. M BUM h CAPITAL, *BBO,OOO. Accounts of banks, merchants, corpora tions and individuals solicited. Savings Department, Interest paid quarterly. Safety Boxes and Storage Vaults for rent. Collections mads on all points at rea sonable rates. Drsfts sold on all the chief cities of the world. Correspondence Invited. JOSEPH D. WEED, President. JOHN C. ROWLAND, Vies President, w. f. McCauley, cashier. THE GERMANIA BANK SAVANNAH, UA Capital .*300.M Undivided profit* tv.uut This bunk otters its services to corpora tions, merchants and individual Has authority to aot as exseutor, ad ministrator. guardian, etc. iMuas drafts on the pilnclpal cities la Grant Britain and Ireland and on the Continent. Interest paid or compounded quarterly on deposits In the Saving Deportment. Safety Boxes for rent. HENRY BLUR. President. GEO. TV. TIEDK.MAN Vlas President. JOHN M. HOGAN. Cashier. WALTER F HOGAN. Ass t Cashier. IF YOU~ WANT GOOD MATERIAL and work, order your lithographed and printed stationery and blank books from Morning News, Savannah. Os. Na IMS. Chartered, mi THE Mils Mil II or SAVANNAH. CAPITAL *500,000. SURPLUS. (100,001. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. J. A (A CARSON. President. BEIKNB GORDON, Vice Pranldqot. W. M. DAVANT, Cashier. Accounts of banka and bankers, map. ehante and corporations received upon tbe most favorable ternia consistent with safe and conaervatlva banking. The Singer Piano of Chicago, ill. Tble SINGER PIANO ie sold by many of the leading dealers In tbs United States, such as Wm. Stalnert Sons Cos.. who have tbe largest establishments In Boston, New Haven and Providence. Also tbe SINGER PIANO la sold by Wm. Knabs Cos., having tha leading housea In Boston, Baltimore, Washington and New York city. There are a large number of leading nausea handling SINGER PIANO, 100 numerous to mention. Tbe SINGER PIANO Is evidently one of tbe best pianos in the market, or It would not be sold by these leading housea. It bas an elegant singing tone, much finer than most pianos, and about one-half the price of other Instruments. Call and sse, and examine the SINGER PIANO and save a good deal of money on your purchase. Same guarantee is ex tended for the SINGER PIANO as any of the leading pianos of the day, and a sat isfactory price will bo given to all on ap plication. LIPPMAN BROTHERS. Wholesale Agents; Wholesale Druggists, Barnard and Congress Streets, Savannah, Oa. HOSE AND REELS. I EDWARD LOVELL’S SONS, 113 Broughton Street, West. ' SEED RYE. TEXAS HED R. P. SEED OATS. HAY, GRAIN, FEED, FLOCK, BTC. LEMONS. Veic<*tfit>l<i mid Product*. Sow Crop 11. K. and Cow Pea a, W, D # SIMKINB & CO. aCUHS YOURSELF! t Jb* TUg 40 for unnatural lich*rfc*£, IntUruDAtlonSs rn taturus or ulceration* >f mucous uwmtiranaa. J’ainleee, aud not astrin , n( or poisonous. Mold by DruffMa, or sent In plain wrapper. £7 •xpretn. prepaid, fof • .no, or 3 Imtfl Circular e*tit on rhioisfi OPIUM Morphine end Cocaine habits cured pain lessly In 10 to 20 days. The only guaran teed painless cure. No cure no pay. Address. DR. J. H. HEFLIN, Locust Orove, Go. IF YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL end work, order your llthcgraptied and printed stationery and blank books from Morning News. Savannah. Oa. 15