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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
rhe E.m.P.I.S Social Club Contest.

The usual rife contest Of the Z. n. Z. l..
Social Club took place last evening at their
hall. Mr.. F. NJ. Readiek, OF team No. 2,
won the championship medal On q score Of
q. Mr. j. G. Sullivan, OF team No. l.,
secured the handsome goose egg prize, an
unique pOpgun.
The ladies' prize for the best shot. pair
OF beautiful vases, was won By Miss fannie
Rogero, aud the goose egg prize bf Miss T.
p.
After the award OF the prizes the mem
bers and their lady friends enjoyed a plea
SAINT dance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
RIEer Report.

The height Of the river at Augusta At IA
O'Clock p. n. yesterday was four feet three
inches, 3 fall Of one inch during the pre-
ceding twenty-four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
fnneraI anrttattnns.

CARDELL-The friends ard acquaintance
of Mr.. W. Fl. CARDELL and family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral of the
former from his late residence. No 9 Berrien
street, THIS EVENING at 4:30 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
Episcopal High School,
NEAR ALEXANDRIA, va

L. NJ. BLACKBOARD, NJ A., Principal.
Z ESTABLISHED 1885, Fits for college or
- business. The next session opens Sept,
Is, 1881. Catalogue sent on application to the
PRINCIPAL at Alexandria Va
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

SIGNAL SERVICE OBSERVATIONS At l0;44 P. Il
(sAvASSAH MAN TINE, AUGUST "a. 1881.
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Chr WyOruiug 9e@s.


rr,-sharn mail 900 and P n
r.SsrIeSson. 900 and P n
Porf ROYAL Railroad P. 4
.IS a. st. Johns River anu f'--
dina, 3 p. n -. r,.u-oad QPM
4 75..s - and Albany Railroad, X n
SF&W R. r y n o,~
S -, Darien and Doooy, P; - =:
an ,,oirfs vest Of Dupont, on SaVannAhs
- - 49, - vr-acfarn Railroad. P. n
49,, mail. via Central Railroad A n
and $50 P. \. - e.oo
WHledgeFilIe and Eatonton o:SJ ?. 4.
Savs1aah River, Tuesday, P.
On su1day, mail for ali points. u O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
Spefial Nntifes.
Notice.

Notice.
Consignees by the New York Steamships are
requested to remove their goods promptly
from wharf If not done, it will become neces-
sary to store them in public warehouse at
owners charge. The arrival of three ships per
week will compel an enforcement Of this notice
so as to clear the wharf for following ship.
G. NJ SORREL,
Agent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

The best Bedroom Sets, Parlor Sets. Book
Gases, Sideboards, ETC., in the city, all at
Allen q Lindsay's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

Prof. w. H. Robinson and Prof. H. w.
Cards celebrated orchestra are engaged for
the season at Chalybeate Springs,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
MEetings.

Catholic knights Of America.
Regular meeting of Branch No SO, c. K of
A, THIS Thursday EVENING at s o'clock.
Assessment No. So now due.
Members will come prepared to pay per
capita tax
By order of THE PRESIDENT.
WIN. CANTwELL Rec. Seciy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
The Best 20 BE Had.

Is closing out Summer Clothing and Hats
cheaper than he has ever done before.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

To buy Dining Room Furpiture, and every
thing else in the Furniture line, at great
sacrifice. Allen & Lindsay.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

After you have rubbed with most everT-
thing and dosed with tie balance for rheu-
,-stism, give st. Jacobs OH Trial and sur
pc yourself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
Rarrninai Rnrrninsi

We are selling out our stock at greatly
reduced prices, to make room for fall stock.
Allen 81 Lindsay.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
BuT The kin OF SnIr1--

"The best and cheapest in the world"
E. Heidi, Sole Agent for the Manufacturer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

Clothing TO Order. by DeVlIn q Co.
Measures and samples at LaFar's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

VIII find sob lots'' Winter Clothing at
3. Heidt's, lS9 Congress street.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
Furniture ana Carpets.

LaFar has Reduced straw Hats.
% Bull street.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
BOnaVentures

The Evergreen Cemetery Company have
ture, which they offer at reasonable prices.
For further information apply to
MA. COHEN,
Secretary and Treasurer,
Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

Chalybeate Springs is the most popular
resort in the South. Everything first-class.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
Bathing Hats, Bathing Shoes
All sizes, at LaFar's.-AdU.
the Time

In Summer Clothing and Hats to be had at
E. Heidt's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
OUR JACKsONyILLE LETTER.

Lo The Poor IndIan-TheIr True
Numbers-A Party May Visit At
IsDta- Immigration Convention
The Good It May Accomplish
Florida at Atlanta-Importan that
She should Make a DispIaV-What
She Can DO and what She Can
ShOw-Bene1its We Expecs 60 De-
rIve-The WayerOss Depot-COloneI
DFaDe-Oranges I'm Summertime
OkeechObee Canal-DOwn with
the PIstol-SPlInters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

Great reduction in prices at Allen 81
Lindsay s.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

white and Brown Duck Helmets,
In variety, at LaFar's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25
hIrnnI nhsarEationa.

Comparative statement Of temperature 81
Savannah, taken from the Signal Service
raror7a.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

White VESTS White Vests,
At LaFar's.-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

White Dress shirts and Collars
And Fancy Cuffs, at LaFar's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

COlOred shirts, Neat Patterns,
At low figures, at LaFar's.-AdsH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

Light Jeans Drawers
For summer wear, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24

MEET EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SAT.
lyl urday of each month, at their hall.
corner clark and Edwards streets, at 7:30
O'clock. THOS. MURPHY, President.
PATRICK HANsoN, Secretary.
Eureka, July 10, 1880. jy2o-u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24
Turn Out Your Stock.

nFTr MAGLAY WILL RANCH HORSES
and cattle at q reasonable figure by the
month, at his Antelope Springs ranch. 1t is a
good winter range. and will take stock from
town every tive weeks. returning them when
desired. ol9-u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24
MEDICAL.

DR.. SPlNNEY Il CO.
No. III Kearny Street,
rI,REAT ALL CHRONIC AND SPECIAL
YoUNG MEM
Who may be suffering from the effects of youth
full follies indiscretions will do well to avail
themselves of this, the greatest boon ever laid
at the feet of suffering humanity. DR.. Spin
ney will guarantee to forfeit five hundred dol
lars for every case of weakness private dis.
eaee of any kind or character which he under
takes and fails TO cure.
MIDDLE-A GED MEN.
There are many at the age OF thirty to sixty
who are troubled with too frequent evacuation
Of the bladder, often accompanied by q slight
smarting OF burning sensation, and Q weaken.
ing of the system in manner the patient can
not account for. On examining the urinary
deposits g ropy sediment will often be found,
and sometimes small particles Of albumen will
hue, again changing to q dark and torpid ap-
pearance. There are many men who die oa
this diffculty, ignorant of the cause, which 10
the second stage of seminal weakness. Dr. 8.
will guarantee perfect cure in all such cases
and healthy restoration Of the genito- urinary
organs.
Once Hours-l0 to 4 and to 8. sundays
from 10 to IL A. N. Consultation free. Thor.
ough examination and advice, $6.
Call or address DIR. SPIENEY co.,
No. II Kearny st.. San Francisco.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24

EUREKA LODGE. NO. I6. r. d A. M.
TTVHE STATED COMMUNICATIONS OF EU.
reka Lodge, No. 1e. r. b A. NJ, will be
held in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday, on or be-
fore the full moon.
Members Of sister lodges. and sojourning
brethren in good standing are cordially tnvit.
cd to attend. EVAN JONES, W. M.
ALEX. d. ROCK, Secretary.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24

ALPHA LODGE NO. I, A. o. U. w.
NFEETs AT THE FOLEY AND RIoKARD
M building every Tuesday evening at
o'clock. sojourning brethren In good standing
are invited to attend.
Examining Physicians DIR. M. Hockmsn and
DR.. G, Il. Thoms.
a, O. wHrTMoRK, Recorder
Eureka. Julv "a. 1sa0. iy2S-h
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24

THIS PAPER MAY BE FOUND ON FILE
Newsn. A. at Geo. p. Roweli 4 Cos
vhsrs sSss A.avertising Bnresa 40 Spruce ST.
"in NEW YORK. "' W "soe Tor
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24
NOTICE

n NJ. PARIS HAS PURCHASED THE IN.
". terest of Frank Doutrick in the merean-
tile firm Of T. r. Hutchinson & Co. Mr.. Paris
will be the resident partner of the Arm In THIS
Furaka Dec a 1854 DAFT
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-24
SOCIETIES.
BULLION ENCAMPMENT NO. 10.

L. q. .. r..
HoLDs REGULAR SESSIONS ON THE
III First and Third MONDAYS Of each
month. at IN O'Clock. P. NJ, in the Foley
Richards Building.
sojourning Pstriarchs are invited to attend.
ID. HENRY, @. p.
r. M. HErrMAN, Scribe. mrl0t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
A Badlu-used NnsA.

When the Societe Francaise PAmitie
ball was at its height on Tuesday even
ing last, says the New York Star, q
conspicuous figure on the floor was very
small man, not over four feet tall. with
a single eyeglass screwed into his left
eye, and with the end of his nose point
ing toward a shock of curly red hair,
parted accurately in the middle. He
was dressed from sandals to shoulders
like Roman senator As his togs flew
gracefully out at right angles to his fig
ure, he danced the racquet with a
muscular six-footer, dressed, with the
exception of his feet, like schoolgirl
of ten summers.
"Come, Antony, and young Octavius,
comer' howled the little man when the
music ceased. .Revenge yourselves
alone on Cassius, for Cassfus is aweary
of the world. Hated by"
''Oh, let up," growled a man with q
preposterous nose and q diamond stud
of several inches aperture, bringing his
hand down with bang on the Roman
senator's head.
"See here, sir. don't you hit me, sir;
I'm little, sir, but I'm game, sir.''
"Ho! Look at the little toddler!
Come, stand aside here" said the nose,
and he gave the Roman senator a con-
temptuous push.
A middle-aged man in the centre of
the floor shouted some quick words of
command to the leader of the orchestra;
a waltz came rolling down from the mu-
sic stand; in an instant the floor was oc-
cupied by dancers, and the unfortunate
Nose was pounced upon by devil and
a shepherd, who afterward proved to be
two special policemen in disguise, and
was unceremoniously elected from the
building, leaving the Roman senator
feeling so triumphant that he executed
a most unsenatorial double shakedown,
and glided off with pretty pink
domino.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
Judpe Woods Wit.

A recent letter from Marietta, O., re-
lates the following anecdote of Hon.
William b. Woods during his incum-
bency of the Speakership of the Ohio
Legislature In 1859: s.He made an
excellent Speaker, whose good sense
and ready wit won for him a reputation
rarely obtained by so young member
of the Legislature. Many are the an
ecdotes remembered of him during his
Legislative career. On one occasion a
rural member came into the hall after
few days leave of absence, with his
No. II brogans covered with the soil of
his native hills, and, taking his seat,
fell back in his chair like tired drover,
placing his feet on his desk. Not en-
tirely satisfied with this conspicuous
attraction, he soon raised one boot and
placed the heel on the toe of the other,
thus standing, as it were two feet in his
boots. The Speakers eye was attract
ed in that direction at once, and he
called out; The gentleman from =
which partially awakened the rural
man, who peered out from behind his
boots and informed the Speaker that
he had not addressed the chair, to
which Woods replied: i thought you
did; saw you were standing up The
House came down, and SO did the
boots" "a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE!


UN HUMAN TIEOI. used
CORNS
FROST BITES OR LAMEHESS Some afraid
HUMAN FLESH medicine but
child
ment equal on umanf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07

A burglar entered a miser's residence
at Corpus Christi, Texas, stole q trunk
supposed to contain money, carried it a
mile away, opened it, and found moth
ing of value. Then he returned to the
house in anger, demanded the miser's
money or life, and received a bullet.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
TRAINS Westward.

Train No. 20 leaves Kent IS So m. Rayenna
4.a2 Warren 9 81, GreeRvilIe is, arrives Mead
Vile Los p
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07

ETABLIsAD 1eUB,
r. 81. 80 a. - LACMX
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
$50 Seve'sah Ssrees, WasAIssgson, d. O.
Inventors,
We procure patents in sIl countries. No AT.
tosNEY thBs IN ADVANCE. Ne charge Unless
sne pasents granted No fees fer max ling DrG
liminary examinatiens- No addition al fees for
obtaining and conducting a rehearine. Speciai
Patent ONCE. Extensions before Con 9reSs fne
ifingement Suits In different States. and all lit
sg sgaIaons appertslnIng to Inventions or Patents.
sTRCCTIoNs. " In
NIT ID States Courts and Departments.
Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court or
G Sile United states. Court Of Claims, Court Of
e1sdn CEmmiss toner's Of Alabama Claims, Southern
Claims .ls Commission, and all classes of war
0iaims before the Executive Departments,
Arrears of Pay and Bounty.
OFFICERS, SOLDIERS and SAILORS uounass
slightly siaxI are entitled to- and can obtain pen.
United States General land om...
NJ Contested Land Cases. Private Land Clains
prosecuted before the General Land OStoS ans
department Of tho Interior. '-~
Land Warrants.
we pay cash for Bounty Land W arrants. ana
We invite correspondence with all parties hav.
ing any Tor sale, and give full and expIicJt IN
structaons ru wnere assignments are Imperfect.
We conduct our business in separate Bureaus
and experienced lawyers. and give nnr cIaso.t LII
prn praSonal upervlsIon to every Important paper
thot HhvPaaeo LIZ. IN eacn case Promptest attention
Address w os-
f. 3. q A. p. LACEY, ATTORNEYS.
WASHINGTON, DC.
any person desiring inform alton as to the
sSSndlng and responsibility of the members OF
.ne 1rm Will, on request, be furnished with =
Satisfactory reference in his vicinity or Con
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
PORTAGE COUNTY HEDGE co.
BOYDSTON & CHRISTY, MANAGERS
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE!

i
ena
all
think positive
oremedyh chunqua our
ALL DRUGGISTS have it get it for you.
Or twinhe b any IN
DR. B. j. KENDALL & CO.. Enosburgh Falls, Vermont
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
Shalersville. Ma,ch,S
also have for sale
23 VILLAGE LOTS

Well located on high rolling ground andi,
most % pleasant and growing part OF the tov,
VIII DC sold cheap and on easy terms
an. 6. 1875 s82
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07

WASHINGTON, d. G..
any person desiring information as to the
sstssndlng st and responsibility of the members OF
.ne 1rm Will, on request be furnished with :
Rressional district ' "a NoA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07

Trains NO. y. and IL run daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No, !. 2,
and IL between Cincinnati and New Y ork daily.
Sleeping Coach on No. 8 and ~ between Gin
cinnati and Boston daily. via Albany,
Hotel Coach on trains No. ) and between
Chica go and New York daily via Mansfield
Tram No. connects ut Mansfield with Pitts
burg Fort Wayne Chicago Railroad for Chi
cagO, milwaukee,, omaha and all points IN the
North west Connections at Meadville. for on
City; ut CORY ior Titusy;lic; at jamestown
for Buffalo and Niagara Falls; at Salamanca
ior Rochester; ana at BinS nShamton for Albany
ard Boston.
Close seconnecsions Mt Cincinnati with trains
for the South ana West
No"stop-over'' allowed upon local tickets.
Local passengers must purchase ticketsto their
first stop ping place, anu may then repurchase
from thai pc: mt to destination
w. B. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket A gent.
CLEVELAND, ..
p. ID. COOPER
General Superintendent,
CLEVELAND o.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-10-01
%RAILROAU

A friend just In from the borders
Of the Utah line informs us that the
country out that way is alive with diff
ferent parties vi railroad surveyors.
The Utah and Nevada broad gauge
road Jay Gould's) is pushing west
ward at a rapid rate with a heavy
force of graders. This road will pass
through Lincoln county and possibly
run close by White River in White
Pine and Duckwater III Nye county.
The Denver and Rio Grande and Eu-
reka IL Colorado companies also have
several surveying parties now in the
passes on the Utah line. The build
ing of GouId's road may be set down as
an assured fact. In this connection
1t is interesting to know how the Cen
trail Pacific propose to checkmate the
Eastern Railroad King. The New
York Tribune OF a recent date gives
this outline of the policy OF the Z. p.
magnates i:
G. p. Huntington, of the Central
Pacific, said the officers of the road
believed the Union Pacific was en-
croaching on their rights west of Og-
den, and therefore they intended to
build an independent "a from o.
den to the Mississippi river. The
Surveying party had found a road
from Pacific Springs all the way to
the RI. er, a distance of 740 miles,
through an open productive country
a0out loo miles north of the Union
Pacific line. The road from Ogden
TO Pacific Springs, a distance of lou
miles west, Is not SO good, but could
be made available. About two
months ago thirty thousand tons OF
steel rails had been ordered FROM Eng
laud, to be shipped by March LIST.
Huntington said if the Uuion PacIhc
continued to build its connection with
Ogden, the Central Pacific would GER
taiDly make All eastern connection
with the Missouri river otherwise,
the project would be abandoned. The
organization of the company to build
the road could be effected in twenty
four hours, and the rails would be
ready to begin the work at once.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-10-01

A Little Rock Ark dispatch Of Sept. 23d
says: A special train on the iron Mountain
and Southern Railway was boarded at Hope
by three young men last night. The three
presented cooked reviewers to the conductor
and babe him stop the train, which he did as
quick as possible. He was in such a hurry
TO stop the train that be pulled the bell cord
in two. All three of tho robbers went to the
express car and made the messenger open the
safe. from which they took about $1,000,
which was about half the money there wa in
il. They then wen through the coaches and
robbed the passengers OF $500. All three men
were very young. None of them were masked
nor had O beard.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-10-01

In the election to be held in No.
vember in New York State there are
to be chosen the entire list OF State
officers except Governor and Lieu
tenant Governor also a full legisla.
ture of 81 Senator'S and l2S Assembly
men. Representatives in Congress
are likewise to he elected to fill the
vacancies caused by the promotions
to the United States Senate of Con-
gressinen Lapham and Miller. Be
side these, two other Repres IN alive :
are to be elected i'm New York city,
n IN place of Fernando Wood, de
ceased, and another in place Of Levi
T. Morton, appointed Minister to
France. In addition to the foregoing
there are a number of city and county
local elections throughout the State.
A Sheriff is to be chosen in Kings
county and a Mayor in the impor-
tant city of Brooklyn. This election
will be looked to with considerable
interest by the whole country. which
is curious to see what effect the Conk-
ling imbroglio has had upon the Re-
publican party in the great Empire
State. The Eastern journals report
that Arthur and Cornell, who are
usually far from working together in
amity, viii in this election sink all
differences and unite their efforts for
Republican success. How far the
Robertson or administration innu-
ence may be exerted in the canvass is
a problem that is vexing the politi-
clans. The present general opinion
seems to be that it will not be espe-
cially active for individuals, but will
be morally on the side Of the anti
Arthur wing.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1881-10-01
Homicide II Deeth,

From the Elko Independent we learn that
a foul murder was committed at Deeth, a sta
ton ten miles west of Wells. last Sunday
afternoon. Henry Isabel was riding b ONE,
and when near jeff Morse's house, the latter
opened fire on Isabel from an open door in
the upper story of his house with a revolver.
This weapon falling short of his mark. he
picked up a Henry ride, the hrst shot from
which did its work. Isabal fell from his
horse. and his slayer mounted the animal and
rode away. Isabel di I'd at 4 o'clock the next
morning. The Sheriff of Elke coun ty is in
hot pursuit of the murderer. There had
been bad blood and afght between the parties
some time previous to the murder.