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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-03

into sight more and hr better mineral
aud IS We have no pecuniary interest
I'm any Of which We shall name, with
one OF two exceptions, which could
hardly Be avoided in enumerating any
considerable number Of the first loca-
ticns of Ruby camp, as We we're among
the FIRST On the ground and would
have been very stupid, had We not
fsecared some, At least. of the best,
when they were all open for location.
The eld Shiek. ssith the How
ND ext4ntion in one direction and the
Maud Ashbrook and the Chloride
Deposit in the opposite direction all
one and the same vein.
The Monte Cristo, Bullion King,
and the Perhaps making three loca-
tions on another vein.
The Lead Chief, the Crystal, the
Chiquita, the Old Mexico, the Ruby
Chief the Ruby King; these mines are
all in the very heart of the rich min
eral belt of Ruby, and were all located
early in 1879, and are being worked
with little intermission, and the very
fact of their having been located
Immediately after the first discovery
of mineral, is presumptive evidence
that they are the best locations.
1t is however without doubt true,
that there are many other mines of
great value, in various parts of Ruby
mining district, which have not, as
yet, assumed any great degree of
prominence, which may and probably
will in the near future, take front rank.
But We are now speaking of things as
they stand at this time.
The possibilities of the independence
mine are. very great. For the reason
that it is, unquestionably, the largest
vein of mineral, and probably trace
able to a greater distance than any in
our camp. but as yet Of too low grade
to be worked at a profit. But the
| indications are favorable for decided
Improvement in quality, as depth is
gained, and the quantity being COM
paratively speaking inexhaustlble, it
may yet with its extensions become
very valuable.
About seven thousand miles of new
railroads were built during last year,
or an increase over 1879 Of about
twenty-five hundred miles. The year
in allroad-building is only exceeded
by 1871, when on the high tide OF
speculative values 1879 miles were
constructed. In general it may be
said also, remarks the Evemng Post,
that the. railroad extension of the
year has been done on solid founda-
tion, and that investments in the new
lines have either been Immediately
profitable or promise to be so very
soon. In other respects, also, railroad
activity during 1880 has been marked.
1t has been year of great apprecla-
ton of values and of stupendous
schemes of consolidation, one of the
effects of which is to turn public at
tention anew to the increasing power
of the great corporations and to tempt
legislative restriction of their influence.
The year closed with the prospect that
ere long three more great lines will
have penetrated to the Pacific coast,
and the great railroad system of the
country be expanded to the borders
of Mexico and beyond.
4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
THE LUMBER INTERESTS.
The Exhibit of the Work of One
MIL.

We have seen the yearly report made by
Mr.. T. B. Thompson, for Mr.. j. j. Melon
ough, of lumber sawed by the mill Of the
latter gentleman, situated at surrency, Ga,
which is remarkable exhibit, and one that
probably has never been equalled In Geor-
gia or in fact throughout the South. The
mill is only one circular saw mill and is
run under the personal supervision of Mr..
McDonough, assisted by Mr.. Geo. s. Offer
man, the superintendent, who is considered
one of the best in the State. The exhibit
is as follows:
Sawed for the year merchantable 1T. 49, ,475
Average per day. for 313 days. $50. "a SOC
Sawed for the year, boards, etc. $500. 2,94S,0t
Average per day, 313 days............. 9.41S
Total saving for the year, merchant
able and boards. ....,.........,...1O , 576
Total average, 313 days. 54,225
To make this amount of lumber it re-
quired log leach log averaging
about 33S feet Of lumber). ........... 1850
Load .................... j.. cars 1890
Lost time, on which the mill was shut
down for various causes. $50. hours. PIG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11

Celebration of the Twenty-Gnh An
niverxarY.

We publish herewith the report of the
Committee Of st. Stephens Church, the
only Episcopal colored church in the city,
in reference to the recent celebration of the
anniversary:
The twenty fifth anniversary of St.
Stephens, the only regularly organized
parish of our church in the diocese for col
ored people, was celebrated on the evening
of the Feast OF the Epiphany, which COM
memorates our blessed Lords manifestation
to the Gentiles, which event first proclaimed
the universally Of His gracious designs.
This has suggested the propriety Of appeal
ing to the members OF the church generally
to aid in strengthening the church among
the eolored people OF this city, aud to en-
deavor to call attention to, aud to awaken,
If possible, an interest in this needed work,
and solicit contributions and aid.
As memorial of the occasion, the Rec
tor and Senior Warden of Christ's Church
have consented to act, together with the
Ractor and Wardens of st. Stephens, as
members Of a committee to further this de-
sirable cause, and hope to raise fund for
the benefit OF this woFk-this fund to be
employed to assist in repairing the church
ande rctory of st. Stephens as far as shall
seem necessary, and also to do such other
things as are essential to the success Of the
work.
st. Stephens Church was established by
the late Bishop Elliott, and ever enjoyed his
fostering care; and Bishop Beckwith, re-
ferring to this anniversary, writes: "I am
glad that matters are moving smoothly in
st. Stephens, and trust they may continue
to improve. beg that you will apprise the
good people Of that parish that my heart is
with them, and trust the Master has many
blessings in store for them as individuals
and as parish. They have had many trials,
but 'all things work together for good
to them that love God.' / believe there are
many in st. Stephens who do love the
blessed Jesus, and doubt not that He will
reward them richly for their patience and
long suffering. Trusting that God may be
with both pastor and people, believe me-"
etc.
Those in whose behalf the plea is made
are poor, and cannot be expected to pro-
vide the funds necessary to enlarge the
work as it needs be in order to make it
effeQtual.
In view of these facts, and believing that
our church ought to bear her part III this
work, which appeals to all, the committee
ask your interest III this undertaking and
your contribution towards the cause.
The Treasurer, MIR. Z. H. Footman, will
receive all funds for this object. Very
respectfully,
THOMAS BOONE,
r. LANDsBERGER,
Il H. FooTMAN,
HENRY l.. GILES,
CYRUS CAMPFIRLD,
Committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11

Meeting OF Savannah Jockey Club.
An important meeting Of the Savannah
Jockey Club was held yesterday morning,
at the Pulaski House, which was well at
tended.
Tbs Secretary submitted communications
from the officers OF the several railroad
companies, IN reference to the issuance Of
excursion tickets at reduced rates during
the race week, which were received as il
formation, and the Secretary was reques ted
to see said officers personally in regard to
some details and make proper announce
ment in the advertisement.
Mr. G. Baldwin was elected a member.
After sOme discussion 1t was decided to
change the races on Wednesday, the 10 b,
to Thursday, the Goth. This was deemed
advisable In yew of the fact that the 18th
is the anniversary OF the birth of General
Lee and is celebrated by the military, and
is a semi-hOiidsy, and 1t was thought that
the attractions In the city, together with
the parade of the military in the afternoon,
The pOstpouement will meet with general
satisfaction.
The prospects grow more encouraging
and the reports made indicate that the races
will be Of unusual interest and attractive
ness.
After disposing of some routine business
the Club adjourned until Friday, the 14th
inst, at II m, at the same place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
CITY Court.

Hon. VIM. D. HARDEN, Judge, presiding.
Court met at 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, when the following business was trans
acted:
State VS.. A. j. Coates. Assault. Not
Guilty. Solicitor General W. G. Charlton
for the State.
State VS.. Beauregard Murray. Larceny.
Six months on chain gang. Solicitor Gen
eral ". G. Charlton for the State.
State VS.. Jeffrey Williams. Larceny. SIX
months on chain gang. Solicitor General
w. G. Charlton for the State.
State VS.. Ben. Williams. Breach of the
peace. Not guilty. Solicitor General w.
G. Charlton for the State.
State VS.. j. A. Lingon, Larceny. Case
continued. Laid over until this afternoon
at 4 p. m. Solicitor General w. G. Charl-
ton for the State.
State VS.. David Kennedy. Larceny. Sent
back to Jail for Superior Court. Solicitor
General w. G. Charlton for the State.
Court adjourned until this afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11

The schooner Robbie L. Foster" Capt.
Levi Hart, arrived at Union Island, few
DAYS since. This vessel Is one of the finest
of the class that has ever visited our port.
She is a three-masted schooner. 1853 feet
long, "a feet 6 inches breadth Of beam,
l2 feet depth of hold, and registers 431
tons, and cost about 1000, built at Cam
den, Maine. She is built of Georgia pine,
furnished BY the Hilton Timber and Lum-
Der Company, with white oak frame and
haekmatack knees, and well fastened with
iron and composition fastenlngs. She is
named in honor Of Master Robbie L. Foster,
of Union Island, son Of Mr.. James L. Eos
ter. and is owned by Captain Hart, Mrs.
James L. Foster, the Hilton Timber and
Lumber Company, and others at the North.
Dayters Timber Gazette.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
COURT CALENDAR.
Superior Court.


Hon. w. B. FLEMING, Judge presiding.
Court met yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, when the following business was
transacted
Herman L. Schreiner VS.. Geo. Oh. and
Geo. A. Gemunden. Case. Remitter of the
Supreme Court filed making the judgment
the judgment of this court.
Mary Shay VS.. Bailey N. Shay. Libel for
divorce. Order to perfect service by publ
cation in the Savannah MORNING NEWS
John Doe, ex. dem. Jesse r. Dean, ex-
ecutor, etc, VS.. Roe, /. e. John Feeley, ten
ant In possession. Jury were empanneled
and the case occupied the attention of court
up to ''sun down." when the court took a
recess until 10 a. m. to-day.
The grand jury were In session during the
day, and made the following returns:
State VS.. Tom Golden. Murder. True
BILL
State vs. Major Lee. Murder. True bill.
State VS.. Edward Decker. Murder. True
bill.
The grand jury were then discharged I'M
til 10 O'Clock a. m. Monday, 18th.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
Fire on The Suburbs.

Last evening about O'Clock, fire was
discovered in the feed room on the premises
of Mr.. E. P Rushing, south of Anderson
street and opposite Abercoru street. The
fire spread rapidly, rendering it necessary
to demolish the yald fence il order to pre-
vent the flames communicating with the
house. This gave liberty to some
eight or ten cows and calves, aud number
of fine chickens, which had net been recov-
cred. The dwelling, which was insursd,
was not injured. Mounted Policeman Allen
Jones was in the vicinity and rendered sub
stantial aid The neIghbors, both white
and colored, worked with a good will, and
to their prompt action in pulling down the
fencing connecting the stable with the other
buildings, is due the preservation of the
other property, as a strong wind was
blowing At the time in the direction of
of the dwelling at the time. Mr.. Rushing
is engineer on the Savannah, Skidaway and
Seaboard Railroad, aud was on his engine
going to Isle of Hope at the time the fire
occurred. The feed house was entirely de-
stroyed, with a lot of COW feed, straw, etc.
The origin OF the fire is not known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
The Municipal Election.

Editor Morning NeDs It is contrary to
my inclinations to indulge in controversies
OF a political nature. or to take part in
political matters beyond the simple casting
of my ballot, for the men whom | consider
are the representatives of the Democratic
party. The meeting at the Theatre on Fri
day night, which was called by our esteemed
fellow citizen, Hon. Geo. A. Mercer, the
acknowledged head of the Demo
cratic party In Chatham county,
L regarded as mass meeting
representing Democratic principles. no
ticed in the call that the Chairman made
special and urgent appeal to property own
ers, taxpayers and all good citizens to at
tend. The meeting was called in pursu-
ance of resolution of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee, and certainly its action Is
binding upon each and every member of that
committee. While the ticket that was adopt
ed does not entirely suit my views, yet feel
as an honest citizen, who has always abided
by the action of the party, that it is my duty
to support it, and l shall do so. Mr.. D. G.
Purse, who has been nominated for the
Mayoralty, will, think, make an efficient
and valuable officer, if his past management
of the finances of the city be a criterion.
well remember the complimentary manner In
which the MORNING NEWS referred to his
exhaustive, comprehensive and well pre-
pared report upon the subject of
the bonds aud the final accom-
plishment Of the compromise. That he will
carefully guard the interests of the city and
that his administration will be marked by
ability, economy and prudence, there is
scarcely doubt. He has large interests in
the city and has always been prominent in
enterprises looking to her advancement. /
have heard since the nomination was made
mauy reports concerning Mr.. Purses official
actions, but from all that l can learn his
record will stand the closest scrutiny, and
the vague rumors that are circulated are, to
the best Of my belief, unfounded. 1t
is to be expected in these days,
when a man is presented for office,
that his character will be attacked,
and that the bitter tongue of envy and
calumny will wag freely, but history proves
that the motives of the purest men have
been maligned. l am sure, however, that
rejecting people will come to the conclu-
sion that the ticket which was nominated
on Friday night is the one entitled to their
support. The gentlemen composing the
ticket for Aldermen are well known, relia-
bic representative men in their various
lines, and, it may be assumed, If elected,
will discharge their duties faithfully.
CONSISTENCY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
index to New Advertisements.


Knights OF Honor-Savannah Lodge.
Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 231, +. A. NJ
Skating at Masonic Temple.
Special Notice-John F. Robertson.
City election notice.
Regular Democratic ticket.
Wheaton ticket.
Notice to owners OF vehicles.
Notice to liquor dealers.
Chatham county citation.
Girl wanted.
Savannah THEATRE. NJ Colville.
Furniture-E. A. Schwarz.
Crackers-A. NJ. & c. w. West.
Steamer VIM. I. Wheless.
Saeds-L G. Strong.
Florida Oranges-C. H. Dorset.
Thirty lots for sale.
Employment wanted.
Summer residence for sale.
Notice Of County Commissioners.
DissOlutiOn-Cunningha e Strohecker.
Prof. Marcuse. cbiropodist.
Roam mare stolen.
Pilot boat for sale.
Charleston and Savannah Railway Co.
Steamship Juniata for Philadelphia.
Schedule of steamer st. Johns.
Savannah Jockey Club races.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
SntrftuaI Seanee.

A spiritualistic seance will be given at the
Theatre on Thursday evening, January 18th,
under the direction OF Mr.. J. N. ColVille.
During the evening he proposes to
introduce a number of new and
startling demonstrations of supernatural
power, and all without the use OF cabinet
or any tying with ropes or Handwriting
The performance throughout is said to be a
most interesting one, and the spacious
hall will doubtless be crowded.
The Philadelphia North AnleficGn says
"Just as long es spirltualism finds its belieV-
ers there viii be an active interest on the
part OF the skeptics, who, thanks to the
chicanery of its disciples, have had every
thing their own way of late years. j. NJ.
ColviIle has secured the assistance Of five
newly developed and wonderful mediums,
with whom he will hold a grand spiritual
istic revival at Horticultural Hall this even
ing. It is only fair to Mr.. Colville to say
that his exhibition ought to be very inter
esting, since it is announced TO be free from
nearly all the machinery which has hitherto
formed very material part Of this so-called
religion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
Newspaper for Sale.

Choice Beef Tongues, so cents each, at
Jas. McGrath g. Co.'s. nov4-Th, S&Tutf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
REGTLAR DEMOCRATIC TICKLT.
Vehicles.

1851 Vehicles. 1881
CITY OF SAVANNAH. !
OFFICE CLERK OF COUSCIL,
January 18th, 1881. }
Owners or Vehicles are hereby notified that
Fl Hs-us.s FOR tine same for year 1850 expired
January 1st. 1881. and that the license for the
present year is nov due. Owners are re-
I7s,t4d Is take ont badges AZ Cnce. as the
fes-,.g-r steps for the collection Of the tax
vUb. taken without further notice.
FRANK L. REBARER.
ianfltf Clerk of Council.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
The Iaaner Monument.

The monthly meeting Of the Jasper Monu-
mental Association was held last evening in
the directors room of the Southern Bank,
Captain John Mcmahon, President, in the
chair.
The committee on the Gift Concert made
the following report, which was received
and ordered to be entered on the minutes:
SAVANNAH, January 10, 1881.
To the Members Of the Jasper Monumental
Association:
GENTLBMEN-Your committee beg leave
TO report that the Gift Concert, given on
the 23d ult., netted the association 1875 %,
as will appear from statement herewith
submitted.
We desire to return our thanks to the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen, who assisted
at the concert: Mrs. j. w. Reilly, Miss Ida
O'Byrne, Mrs. Clara johnson, Prof. G. s.
Mallette, and Profs. Leasing and Warth, and
to Messrs. Frank E. Rebarer, W. +. May,
p. Ii. Ward, f. Y. Douglass, Jas. Douglass,
Anton Graef, and to the Cathedral choir;
also to the Mechanics Brass Band for
music, to Mr.. Thomas Arkwright for a dc
nation, and to Mr. w. 7. Burch for services.
Yours respectfully,
j. IL. ESTILL,
JNO. r. DILLON,
GEO. A. MERCER,
LUKE CARSON,
JNO. T. ROMAN.
The committee vas discharged with the
thanks of the association.
The following resolution was offered by
Hon. P. w. Meldrim and unanimously
adopted:
RESOLVED, That the thanks of this associa-
ton are due and hereby rendered to Col. j.
H. Estill, proprietor of the MORNING News,
for his very liberal donation of S109, being
a reduction made In bill for advertising and
printing.
On motion the Secretary was directed to
publish the report of the committee and
the above resolution.
A vacancy having occurred in the associa-
ton, owing to the removal of one of its
members from the city, Col John ScreYen
was unanimously elected TO fill the same.
Some discussion took place in relation to
another entertainment In aid Of the fund,
and 1t is very probable that ere long the as.
ISOLATION will endeavor to add to the treas
ury by some popular and remunerative
scheme
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
Election Of Directors.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
SAVANNAH. GA, December Is. 1850.
lLe annual election for seven Directors of
.--' Bans for tine ensuing year win be held ct
~ 11fk.nE, House or L ESDAX, the i1th day
:. iu4afy, 1851, between the hours of y and
lccOek
THOS. GADSDEN,
Cecil
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
NO more Hard TImes.

If you will stop spending SO much on fine
clothes, rich food and style, buy good,
healthy food, cheaper and better clothing;
get more real and substantial things of life
every way, and especially step the foolish
habit of employ ing expensive, quack doc
tors or using so much Of the vile humbug
medicine that does you only harm, but put
your trust in that simple, pure remedy, Hop
Bitters, that cures always at trifing cost,
and you will see good times and have good
health. See another column.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11
MARSHALL HOUSE,
A Quiet Family Hotel, Noted for Hts
Comfortable Rooms and the Ex.
ceIIence of IT'S Table.

j R Killam, Beaufort c; CS Russell Geor-
Ridgway, Mrs E A Ridgway. Washn ston, D G.;
Wilkes, Edward Magaronni, A H Stuart Mrs
Bankson, Miss Bankson. Mis- Fanchon Camp
bell, David Hudson, Thomas Mcbride, New
York; NJ G Tyler, ] Mansfield, Darien; j H Jau-
don, Parachucla; II P Holcombe, Stokes land
ing, s G.; Mrs NJ Riley. Brighton. S g; G H Viii
cox, South Carolina; Harry D Graham, Iowa !;
81 G Peoples, Atlanta; A Brasmon, States
Washington; John Morrison, South Carolina !;
Brighton, G; w King, Charleston, S CT;
NJ Baker, Fayetteville, N G; Capt P Hen
dry, Ga; E Il Crawley, Waresboro; W P
Lachie, S & G R r; H NJ Wood Live Oak; Hon
Vim H Wood, Miss Lucy Wood, Ala; j Barnes,
B Barnes, Lake City; J E Russell, Fl S Rem
ington. Jesup; w Hickle. Macon; W II
Slate, Live Oak; S Wade, str Carrie; Miss
May E Worth, Philadelphia; hrs James Z
Tracy, New York; Chas f Marks, Fla; NJ s
Lawton, Parachucla; w r Smith, S G; A N
Porter, str Carrie; D e Whelston, Mikewell;
Capt Meynardie, Jesup; Williams, Pa
latka; Jas A Fulcher, Scarboro; Mrs II Fl
Thomas, Evansville; Marcus Thompson, De-
troit; III H Burrows, Mrs II Burrows Miss
Emma Burrows, Pennsylvania; T H Mcmillan,
NARROW; John II Little, Mrs Jno H Little, Mas
ter VIM Little, Miss NJ Little, Baltimore; T
G Carter, Live Oak; V TenBroeck, Ga; w P
Wade, S O.; Mrs Sarah Benson, Sandersvile;
Laurence Turner, Chicago; e II Oswald, j l.
Oswald, S G; E P Peck, E w Cubbedge, Geo T
Nichols, A S Nichols, Ga; W H Ainsworth,
Richmond.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-11

Party Kids, Opera Shades,
The very best, only 81, at LaFar's. janS-t
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Interesting to charter Par.le,

Interesting to Charter Parties.
We find the following in the New York
Journal Of Commerce, which applies to a
charter party Issued at London, and par
ticularly to the question of hghterage, and
is of interest to the merchants of Savannah
who are in the foreign or local commercial
marine:
SAVANNAH, January 1, 1881.
Editor Of The Journal Of Commerce:
We hold charter party dated London for
a cargo of iron. Charter party reads as fol
lows:
"That the said ship being staunch, etc,
shall proceed to -, and there load, in
dock, cargo Of iron, which is to be brought
to and taken from alongside at the mer-
chants risk and expense, \ and be-
ing so loaded, shall Immediately proceed to
Savannah Georgia. Central Railway wharf,
or SO near thereunto as she may safely get
and deliver the same, always afoat, on be-
ing paid freight, as follows: shillings
with per cent. primage thereon, in full of
all port charges, pilotaRee, wharfage and
dock dues as customary"
Suppose the steamship under this charter
party cannot on account of too little water
get to the city proper and to the wharf de-
signated, and the cargo has to be lightered,
who is TO bear the lighterage expense, the
ship or the consignee Of the cargo? There
is nothing said about lighterage in the char
ter party. SAVANNAH.
Repty.-The ship is under no obligation by
the charter party to 60 nearer the city and
wharf designated than she can safely float
her cargo, and the consignees must receive
the cargo there, and pay the necessary light
erage themselves.