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2 BEWARE HUMBUGS IN ALL POLITICS. Continued from Eighth Pape. Is it patriotism or self-seeking that actuates the zealot for the dear peo ple? The successful politician plays a four-stringed violin and out of it draws the sweet number of his own success. String number one is this same old corporation scare. The num ber of tunes it has played for the dear people who delight to be humbugged is surpassing the imagination. "String two is the capacity of the aspirant to rectify the wrong. Just make me judge and I will do him jus tice. The fellow generally gets in. but the situation stays the same. I suppose they just keep it so for the benefit of the next fellow. "String number three, ‘close to the dear people.’ I heard Lon Livingston in the campaign that made him con gressman play a beautiful little piece on that string. He told them four years ago I went around with Judge Stewart and told you that he was nearer to you than Nat Hammond. That was true, but I want to tell you now, I am just a little nearer you than Judge Stewart. He convinced them, and he keeps them convinced, so the other fellow cannot get in. The Clorl of Abase. "But the biggest here is played on strong number four, the abuse chord that never fails. Just get abused If you desire to be elected. The political martyr is a much better Job than the Christian martyr. The latter is buri ed, left in the cold earth for centuries and canonized by the sons of those that burnt him. The former gets his pie right away. “Now, boys, you see how the mercen aries are abusing me. They are about to ruin me. It Is all for your sakes. Your cause needs vindication and you must just elect me. It never will do for a poor, injured fellow like me to fail. "Only two boys at the bat and both of them have knocked a home run at the first strike. Vindicate me, says, Morris, for they are abusing your leg islator fellows. Vindicate me, says Os borne, for they can't do anything but abuse. They say we are entering a new campaign. It Is going to be a cam paign of martyrdom. It is good tfactics. If I ever run for office or leadership I am going to borrow some money and hire at least one paper In every county to abuse me out. The man who adopts the 'no humbug’ doctrine won’t pay much attention to the tunes played on that string. Reform the Watchword. “Stick to the no humbug principle and we are much amused at the pend ing discussion. Reform is the watch word of one apostle and already re formed the refrain of the other. To the man on the outside the role is peculiar. The scriptures tell us that satan comes in the form of an angel of light. It looks like we have two satans and so much light that the eyes of our dis cernment are blinded. “One comes with the trophies of vic torious reform and writes a long story , of vindication. Some of us are dis posed to credit a defeated candidate for Governor and his campaign of two years ago, Hall of Bibb, the editor legislator of Chatham, and others with the efficacy of that work. “In the light of that wondrous rec ord we cannot see how pure politics and reform government is consistent with acceptance of office by appoint ment of the Governor on a board creat ed during his term in the Legislature, specially when so many things indicate a tendency to use our schools for po litical consideration. Sniiplnnt!ng of Exnn Recalled. “The story of Jacob's supplanting Esau will come to our mind amid the dazzle of coming reforms. Old Isaac’s lament it is the voice of Jacob, but Esau’s hand suggests a similar du bious mental state. When the cor poration reform issue Is made certain questions concerning local institutions will force themselves to the fore. I give them utterance and leave the In formed to answer. “Has Savannah a machine govern ment? Who is the controllng spirit of the machine? Have we any corpora tions in Savannah? What are their relations to the machine? Are all the ordinances of the city faithfully en forced against these corporations? Have they no undue influence in secur ing privileges, exemptions in the exec utive or judicial departments of our government? Are their employes ab solutely free to exercise thair fran chise as they please without detri ment to their standing with the cor poration? Hoes affiliation with any po litical organization help them In re ceiving position with any corporation? I do not affirm, I only ask careful scrutiny, that there may be ‘no hum bug' in our corporation reform move ment. Reform to Deform. "Too many times men enter the political reform door only to deform the public purity. Some history in Sa vannah might be studied with profit on this line. I learned a lesson when a school boy of this species of the humbug. A league was organized by some ambitious dullards against the Greek letter fraternities. As many of the new boys as they could saturate with their tales of the Iniquities of these societies were sworn in. It was quite the thing. The election for an niversaries came off, and the plotters were successful. All at once their zeal departed and the league was gone. Office was the meaning of their stories. Beware of humbug reform. The real article is greatly needed, but the fraud should be despised. “The reform should bring forth fruit meet for repentance. In the defense of the old ring, there is nothing about prohibition. An assault with attempt to clear the corporations Is made, but not a syllable about the whisky power. The coast politician has nn open field. Silence gives consent. So the assail ed may be pronounced guilty on that charge. Consistency will doubtless in spire the accuser with great zeal for temperance. It ( for in nt Home. "Reform will show itself at home In Sunday closing and stricter adminis tration of the liquor laws. Should we not see signs In this direction would not the Inference of pandering to pub lic sentiment for purposes of ambition be established? Open town is popular in Chatham, so the politician helps it on here. Anti-corporation is popular In the country, hence he develops great zenl there. “Ax-grinding is the main business In both places, hence the use of both grindstones. Are we to depend on these recent developments us the growth of noble statesmanship? Are they merely the use of new tool* to •■instruct anew machine on the same old principles? These ere questions the future will solve. "This Christmas Day the earnest prsyer of the sincere will be thy King dom come, He well knows that one gleet sphere of that kingdom is that of government. With enthusiasm he will welcome the able, exnertenced leader who really works In that direc tion. Wisdom, 100, Will quest ion slid •a'ion will demsnd 'no humbug’ he- Mf' it fields Its full consent.’’ ’ —■ 0 0 Dr* *, s l miiuh ably. RsUlgsoi* Dec 26.—Fire of an un ■Hewi) of lain <u, r.H i„ ~ . of tJ fPrSuf I Ini AM*'!* l.teufM ill Am , . . ***** *v4U*it, tm kUmium,, k •"“fV’ u '.i " 'port* m’Vwm 'Tw ■ *•• I*4 been BY MAIL Best Sewing:-ilachine Needles FOR ALL MAKES OF MACHINES ONLY 5 CENTS Per Package. Postage one cent for 1 to 20 package. Send Coin or Stamps. State kinds wanted. Address THE SINGER HANFG. CO., 150 Whitaker St.. Savannah, Ga. AT THE THEATER The Arnold Stock Company, one of the best popular price companies on the road, will open its week's engage ment, presenting at the matinee to day "The Little Mother” and to-night “A Daughter of Satan.” Special vau deville will be introduced between the acts. At the matinee the balcony and orchestra will be reserved. To-morrow night “Mtfdnight in Chinatown” will be the bill. George Ade's quaint comedy drama, “The County Chairman,” which Henry W. Savage will offer on Monday, Jan. 2, was a hit of last season in New York, where it ran for 312 perform ‘ances at Wadlack’s Theater follow ing 111 performances at the Studebak er Theater, Chicago. There are many people on the stage during the play, which contains forty-nine speaking parts. The cast is hetided by Theo dore Roberts, the distinguished char acter actor, as Jim Hackler, the coun ty chairman, and George Thatcher, the veteran minstrel as Sassafras Living ston, the shiftless darkey. Jim Hack ler is a big bluff, big hearted, middle aged bachelor, who controls the poli tical organization of his county. He is fond of quoting Shakespeare and his catch line “As Bill says” was a fam iliar laying in New York last season. Sassafras is an idle, shiftless colored man who sells his vote to the highest bidder and names his children after the candidates, but he is such a good natured fellow that with all his faults everybody likes him. LOCAL PERSONALS. Mr. W. W. Hockaday of Chicago is at the De Soto. Mr. N. W. Scharf of Detroit is at the Pulaski House. Mr. L. C. Prescott of Detroit is a guest of the Screven House. Mr. E. B. Andrews of Ashland, Ky., is registered at the De Soto. Mr. L. V. Oosten of Chicago Is in the city, a guest of the De Soto. Mr. J. W. Bryan of Bainbrldge is registered at the Pulaski House. Mr. V. A. Johnston of Greenville, S. C\, registered at the De Soto for Chrtst maa, Mr. Chauncey L. Southern of Rich mond, Va., was at the Screven yester day. Mr. S. S. Sanders of Shellman. Ga., is in the city and is stopping at the Pulaski. Mr. J. D. Dunphy of New York was a guest yesterday of the Pulaski House. Mr. R. 11. Roose of New York is a guest of the Pulaski while stopping In the city. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Chapman of Portland, Me., arrived yesterday at the De Soto. Mr. William A. Arnold of Houston, Tex., is stopping at the Pulaski House while in the city. Mr. G. B. Martin of Columbus, S. C., was registered at the Screven yester day over Sunday. Mr. E. H. Fulenwider of Baltimore Is in the city on business and is stop ping at the De Soto. Dr. and Mrs. M. M. McCord of Whigham are stopping at the Pulaski House while in the city. Mr. B. B. Sorrill of Statesboro was in the city over Christmas and was the guest of the De Soto. Mr. J. W. Webb of Gooding, Ga., spent yesterday in the city, register ing at the Pulaski House. Mr. and Mrs. Kenvlch of Princeton are in the city for a few days, and are registered at the Pulaski. Mr. W. A. Huston of Atlanta spent Christmas day In Savannah. He was the guest of the Screven House. The business office of the Morning News will be open to-day from 9 to 11 a. m. and from 7 to 12 at night. Mr. Walter F. Grey of Reldsvllle, Ga., was registered at the Screven House while in the city yesterday. Mr. S. F. Kaufman of Jacksonville is in the city to-day for the football game. He Is at the Screven House. Mr. R. B. Dresser of Cambridge, Mass., and Mr. H. C. Dresser of Ma con are at the De Soto for a few days. Mr. M. A. Blackman of Connecticut is a tourist from the North at present In the city. He Is stopping at the Pu laski House. 7 ' Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Morel and Miss Agnes Morel, formerly of this city, but now residing in Wilmington, N. PURE frsnj.l Workt'^P A Highbali mad* of CASCADE f WHISKY has a flavor of its own. The reason lies in the scrupulous care with which this whisky is mad#, from the selection of the choices! yrsm to the fins) stage of bottling when well matured. <AJ> A. IMCKH. it CO. OitfilUrt SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS:* MONDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1904. C., are spending a few days at Mr. J. M. Black's on St. Julian street. Mr. Walter A. Hankinson of Augus ta, formerly of Savannah, is in the city for the holidays. Mr. Hankinson has received flattering offers to return to Savannah, one of which his friends hope will be sufficient to bring him back. SOCIETY WAKE—MOORE. Mr. John S. Ware, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Sarah F. Moore, of No. 18 Thir ty-second street, west, were married at high noon yesterday at the home of the bride in the presence of a large number Y>f friends and relatives. Rev. J. A. Smith performed the ceremony. A wedding breakfast was served, and the couple left last night for Atlanta, where they will reside. The bride has a large number of friends in this city among whom she is quite popular. Mr. Ware is an ex alderman of Atlanta and is manager of tlje Atlanta Buggy Works. He is a successful business man. Miss Hilda Hofllin of Columbus, Ga., is visiting Miss Bessie Krauss. COLE WAS KILLED IN A DISORDERLY HOUSE. Macon, Dec. 25.—The body of W. C. Cole, who was killed last night in the house of Annette Carter on Cherry street, was sent to-night to his home in Durham, N. C. The verdict of the coroner's jury •was that young Cole came to his death at the hands of an unknown party. Three women of the house in which he was shot were arrested this after noon on the charge of disorderly con duct. Young Cole was a telephone lineman, about 25 years old. TO CUBE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove’s signature Is on each box. 25c. FLXKHAI INVITATIONS. BURKE—Friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph S. Burke, Mr. E. H. Burke and Miss Rebecca A. Burke are invited to attend the funeral of the former to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from 520 Charles street. IN MEMORIAM.’ In loving remembrance of our dear boy, HERBERT HELMKEN KUCK. Born Dec. 26, 1890. Dearest Herbert, thou hast left us. We thy loss most deeply feel; But 'tis God who hath bereft us. He will all our sorrows heal. ******* Oh, silent grave, to thee we trust This precious part of earthly dust; Guard it safe, O sacred tomb, Until we, his loved ones, ask for room. Died Nov. 10, I*o4. MEETINGS. '^election^f^TrectoksT^ Tlic Chatham Bunk. The annual meeting of the stock holders of this bank for the election of directors to manage its affairs for the ensuing year will be held at the Banking Room, 27 Bull street, on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1906, between the hours of 12 m. and 1 p. m. F, W. CLARKE, Cashier. STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. Commercial Rank of SavanniUi, tia. There will be a meeting of the stockholders of this bank on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1905. for the election of direc tors for the ensuing year, at the banking room, No. 411 Liberty street, west, from 12 o'clock noon until 1 o’clock p. m. Stockholders are requested to be present. BARRON CARTER, Cashier. ! '. 1 .......I 1 ._!■ JM SPECIAL, NOTICES. FOR CHRISTMAS. TURKEYS! DUCKS. GEESE. CHICKENS WILD TURKEY* WILD DUCKS. PARTRIDGES. WOOD COCK. M. S. GARDNER 411 Whitaker St. NOTICE. All trains between Savannah and Tybee will be annulled on Monday. Dec. 26, except the train leaving Sa vannah nt 9.00 a. m. and leaving Tybee at 9'55 a. tn. J. C. HAILE. General Passenger Agent. NOTICE To all merchants and general public, that I positively will not settle or be responsible for any debta that my wife contracts at no time or any time or place. H. W. ORVIN. JUST TO REMIND YOU. White Rose Lime, fresh every day. Atlas Portland Cement, none better. Atlas Ready Mixed Paint. "Ahco" Varnish Ktuln. a superior article. Gold Leaf, fresh shipment. Builders' sup plies' of every description. ANDREW HANLEY CO. NOTICE. Neither the master nor agents of the British bark Pass of Brander, Rvder, master, will be responsible for any debts contracted by crew of said vessel. J. F. MINIS & CO.. Agents. ARRIVING DAILY. Florida Oranges, Tangerines, Orape Fruit. Pineapples, Tomatoes. Choice Selected Tennessee Turkeys, Poultry, Eggs. C’spe Cod Cranberries, at E. MKYKRH * CO.'M, 818 and 320 Bryan street, east. Be!l I'luma 2382. NOTICE. City of HiVHinmh, Office Clerk of Council. Sa vannuli, Os., Dec. 21. ><>4. —Monday, Dee. 26. 1904. being it |e gal holiday, the city offieea will lie closed By order of the Mayor. J. ROBERT CItKAMKR, clerk of Council. I Oil MALE narrow m id meal and hum Mm it. Yum, • arload kMbOtltll 01*1 ON OIL <*i., 82k May Me**4. lota*. BUSINESS NOTICES. No. 5. ‘ The Time Is Past when it Is necessary and far less advisable for the South to send North each year over $52,000,000 in Life Insurance Premiums when you have a company in your own state that has made a record In Life Insurance, since Its organ ization, unprecedented by any oth er Life Insurance Company in ex istence to-day. in the same period from the time they commenced business. . The State Mutual Life and Annuity Ass’n of Rome, Ga., The PARENT ANNUITY COM PANY of tlie South, are issuing policies for protection on tlie An nuity Plan, as superior to lump sum insurance, as are the direct rays of the sun over the pale reflected light of the moon. Before you take out Life Insur ance consult PENNIMAN & ENNEN, District Managers, Germania Bank Building, Savannah, Ga. SPECIAL NOTICES. CIIAMPNEY'S ISLAND PROPERTY. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1905, the above property will be offered for sale to the highest bidder before the Court House door in Darien, Ga. The prop erty consists of an island in the Al tamaha River, in Mclntosh County, the land being in a high state of cultiva tion, well ditched and banked, and one and a half miles from Darien, Ga. There are 750 acres of rice land and 160 acres of original swamp. The time from Savannah to Darien by steamer is from eight to ten hours. The time from Savannah to Darien by rail is 3% hours. This is now and has been in the past, one of the finest rice plan tations on the South Atlantic coast. T. M. CUNNINGHAM, Treasurer. TO BONDHOLDERS OF THE CH ATTAHOOCHEE AND GULF RAILROAD COMPANY: Notice is hereby given that the fol lowing first mortgage bonds of this company, namely: Nos. 1, 56, 159, 176, 190, 265. 239. 342 and 360 have been regularly drawn for payment out of the sinking fund, and will be redeem ed on Jan. 2, 1905, in accordance with the terms of the bonds and mort gage, upon presentation on or after that date to The Citizens Bank of Sa vannah, or to the Treasurer of the company, H. W. JOHNSON, Secretary and Treasurer. DIVIDEND NO. 68. Southern Bank of the State of Georgia, Savannah, Ga., Dec. 23, 1904. —A semi-annual dividend of FOUR PER CENT. (4 per cent.) upon the capital stock of this bank has been declared, payable on and after Jan. 3, 1905, to stockholders of record this date. The transfer books will be. closed until Jan. 3, 1905. Checks for divi dends will be mailed. JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier. TO CAPTAINS, MASTERS, MATES AND SAILORS. The latest New York, Boston, Phila delphia and other daily newspapers; weekly Journals and monthly maga zines; books and cheap literature; letter and note paper, pens and ink. ■—at—— ESTTLL’S NEWS DEPOT, 18 Bull street, corner of Bryan street (near the U. S. Custom House). Yesterday's feast won’t suffice for to-day. Eat at Sommers’ Cafe, Union Station. S2O REWARD for Pierce Bicycle No. 106.199, Cush ing frame chainless, Hartford No. 77 tires and “brake,” stolen from Cen tral Railroad office building at 5:30 p. m. Dec. 25. Return No. 701 West Broad street. Bell Phone No. 2178. TO MY FRIENDS. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, a happy and prosperous New Year. F. J. RUCKERT, ■Wiesbaden. Germany. NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT. Clean up the dainty little pieces for the aeason, so long folded away and not used. We make them as good as new and Just as pretty. Our work men are skilled. SAVANNAH STEAM DYE WORKS, Ga. Phone 1264. 21 York, west. DIVIDEND NO. 30. The Germania Bank. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 22, 1904. —Tlie directors of The Germania Bank have this day declar ed a semi-annual dividend of three dollars and fifty cents per share, pay able on and after Jan. 3, 1905. JOHN M. HOGAN. Cashier. ROMAN CANDLE*. SKYROCKETS. FIRE CRACKERS. CHEAP. COLLINS. GRAYSON & CO. Both phones 211. COTTON l ALL, MIGHT, I dye cotton just aa good as wool Luce dyed to match any dress. Feathers dyed and cleaned like new. Gents Hulls and Ovarcoata dyed or cleaned to perfection. Blan kets and lace curtains. Ditto dry cleaning and mourning blacks a spe cialty at UftOUAN'N NEW YORK DYE WORKS, Whitaker and Stats streets Roth phones Ml. Estab lished IMI. gi Vfhai. bm imm i; Fire, Tornado, Marine, Accident, i J l< km-s* and Life Insurance. Your patronage solicited. W TANARUS, HOPKfNB, j ,1 Hrymft street, egei- ieteptenee Iff, I Cha* Ingtaeby, Manager OH, THE SPLITTING HEADS! Oreen River, “The Whiskey Without a Headache,” has goodness which endures even to the day after l You could have gotten it at any first-class place. HENRY SOLOMON & SON Supply the Trade. TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS, GREETING! Tlie officers and directors individually and collectively extend to you the compliments of the season, hoping that your Christmas may be a merry one, and that the coming year may bring you increased prosperity and happiness, w TIIE OGLETHORPE SAYINGS AND TRUST C 0.,., 8-10 Bryan Street, East, Savannah, Ga. Herman Myers, President. Jacob Paulsen, Vice President. Jno. M. Bryan, Cashier. Allan Accountant. MILL-HAVEN COMPANY. LUMBER In order to reduce our stock we offer for immediate sale the following material at very low prices f. o. b. cars our mill: 2 car No. 2 Com. Bevel Weatherboarding $5.00 2 car No. 2 Com. Square Edge Weatherboarding $6.00 1 car Sheathing SB.OO 5 cars Framing Stock SIO.OO Weatherboards and Sheathing dressed, framing surfaced four sides. THE GREAT RUSH HAS PASSED But there are many bargains yet to Ik, had here in WATCHES, DIAMONDS. PINS, BROOCHES, RINGS, ETC. Our 25 Per Cent, Off Sale of Eyeglasses and Optical Goods is still on. DR. M. SCHWAB’S SON, BULL AND STATE. MERRY XMAS To the Casino's Many Patrons To-day, and Many Happy Returns Thereof. Rememlier, too, we have an unexcelled Christmas cuisine at your service, and your day will be happier by mingling with the jolly crowd.. Our tun ing room is specially decorated—service perfect, and we are prepared to give you an Xmas Dinner or a shore Luncheon Leather Novelties Are Acceptable Presents For all occasions. A unique line offered by I. H. FRIEDMAN & CO., Bull and York Streets. BUSINESS NOTICES. Mr too late to send Eft Le Panto Cigars I SPECIAL NOTICES. ’^THITTjmirTAIINDRYr^' Our Motto, “THE BEST.” We are prepared to do all kinds of work with neatness and dispatch. We ask a trial. A postal card to 522 Henry street, east, will be answered by our wagon. Lace curtains a spec ialty. Phones—Bell 1158, Ga. 1907. J. H. FURBER, Proprietor. PORTLAND CEMENT. We handle the celebrated Old Do minion Portland Cement. Fresh stock Just received. Price* as low as any. Car lot* or less. Write or phone us. SAVANNAH LUMBER CO., Georgia 'Phone, 347; Bell 'Phone, 425. LU.IES OF THE VALLEY, American Beauty Roses, Double Violets. Something extra handsome •re these products of our greenhouse. JOHN WOLF. Phone* 634. Ott and Anderson St*. A. C. OELSCHIG & SON,~ Floral Decorators. Handsomest Palms and Ferns in the Southern stuteg. Cut Flower* and Floral Designs. Your orders solicited. Both phones 491. J. GARDNER, Agent, 18 Broughton street, east. rOLLYCHftOME RIBBON. Have you seen It? Wittes In two colors. The latest models of the Remington Typewriter are the only mechlnes equipped with this new de parture In typewriting. R. M HULL. Hole Dealer, 16 Drayton street OYSTERS. OYSTER*. OYSTER*. Oystere end the beet of oysters! served In every style and delivered u> any part of the city, W'HWAIIK I’AKK, P. Remember that you mey or. dee here anything that the mark*! I • golds Regular breakfasts and sup- I pete Me, Corner Cungieee end Won. •her, BUSINESS NOTICES. Open This Morning! The Pure Food Store will he open a few hours tills morning to serve patrons with things they must have. When such duties are completed we will close for the day, the football game and a little Christmas. Kindly send In your orders early. The Progressive Grocers. pE L^P IN ' c O C o M P X N V Bull and York. Phones 565. juvenilebicycl.es $18.50. Boys’ only—Guaranteed 12 months. WALTER F. HIGGINS, Presldent-Drayton. Juvenile Bicycles. SAVE MONEY. LOOK BEFORE BUYING. OAKMAN & O’NEIL, 139 and 141 Drayton Street. Bicycle Sundries . Get what you need here at cut prices. G. W. THOMAS, Jefferson and Broughton Lane. SAVANNAH TRUST CO. Comparative Statement of Deposits. Dec. 7,19(12. Dec. 7,1903. Dec. Z, 1904. $196,132.50 $317,963.07 $631,966.93 ****£*** —'.cyggi v ~ Southern Bank of the State of Georgia, Surplus Over $1,000,000 Savings Department. Interest allowed at 3 per cent., p u , j or compounded quarterly, at the op. lion of the* depositor. JOHN FLANNERY*. President HORACE A. CRANE, Vice President JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier. JOS. \V. HEIKERNAN, Asst. Cashier IDLE MONEY deposited in the Savings Department —OF THE— Chatham Bank is free from speculative dangers, yields an income as large as is con -istent with conservative methods of banking, and is at all times subject to ho control of the depositor. LEOPOLD ADLER, President. T. M. CUNNINGHAM, JR., Vice Presi FRED. W. CIARKE. Cashier. COURTNEY THORPE. Asst. Cashier. 4 % PAID ON DEPOSITS —la the— Savings Department —of the — COMMERCIAL BANK of Savannah. State Depository. MILLS B. LANE, President. QEO. C. FREEMAN, Cashier. GORDON L. GROOVER, Asst. Cashier. iieliSmii Capital and Surplus SBOO,OOO We Solicit the Accounts of Banks, Firms, Corporations and Individuals. Our patrons will receive cour teous treatment at all times, and every accommodation within the range of prudent banking. No. 1640. Chartered 1868. The MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF SAVANNAH, GA. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. Capital 8500,000 Surplus and undivided profits. 127,000 Total ...8687,000 Accounts of Banks, Bankers, Cor porations. Firms and Individuals re ceived upon favorable terms. Issues Time Certificates of Deposit bearing interest. Correspondence solicited J. A. G. CARSON. President BEIRNE GORDON, Vice President W. M. DAVANT. Cashier. The Germania Bank, SAVANNAH. GA. CAPITAL. SURPLUS AND UN DIVIDED PROFITS. 8500.J00 Transacts a General Banking Business. Deposits of one dollar and np> wards received In Savings De partment. Interest payable or compounded quarterly. HENRY BLUN, President. GEO. XV. TIEDEMAN. Vice Free. JOHN M. HOGAN. Cashier. WAITER F. HOGAN. Assistant Cashier. BCIIBEBI \OTICES. Christmas Candies, Fruit Cakes, Pound Cakes. Place yonr order for Charlotte Ilaaae, Ice Cream, etc., for Clirla ■iiaa dinner with in. The Lnr*- eat assortment of Fancy Goods, Baskets, etc., ever shown In 80- vwnnah. BELSINGER & GROSS, Phones 265. FURNACES CORNWELL A CHIPMAN. 108 Congress, West.