Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-24

ATLANTA, August 22.-The weather remains
uncomfortable on account Of clouds and damp
ness following cool nights. We have in conse-
quence almost an epidemic of rheumatism
among those who are at all liable to this un-
welcome disease.
Vegetation Of all varieties has kept up a
regular boom all summer, as we have not yet
had spell Of hot weather sufficiently long to
burn any kind OF green foliage. Grass and
weeds have held high carnival under Vennor's
prophetic predictions.
One bad result of this peculiar condition Of
the weather, and one that is just now begin
ming to attract attention, is the alarming
spread OF eye diseases DR.. A. W. Calhoun. the
famous eye doctor, of this city, is literally
overwhelmed with patients from all parts of
the State, and is compelled to resort to the aid
or assistants to enable him to treat all cases
presenting themselves. In some parts Of
Southwest Georgia there is an epidemic Of
eye diseases.
ATLANTAs NEW ENTERPRISES.
The East Tennessee Virginia and Georoia
Railroad does not run its trains into the Union
Passenger Depot here, but lands its patrons
near the Central Railroad freight depot This
mas star cd new baggage transfer company,
so that we DOW have rival for Billiards. old
established Transfer Company, 0-O
some months ago charter was applied for
70 establish Sherwood Park" a place for
horse racing and other amusements but of late
nothing has been said about it, 4 charter is
now asked for Wilson's Park Company" to
establish race course geological garden fair
and exhibition grounds, a ''schue7 zen 'nark.' -
etc., etc. few miles out on the Richmond
and Danville Railroad.
President Fl ke Smith, one of Atlanta's most
energetic and successful young lawyers has
brought the Young Mems library Association
out or many of its troubles and put it on the
highway to increased usefulness and greater
prosperity in all its departments The ami
Versary last night at DeGive's Opera House
exhibited a most gratifying state of affairs,
ana President Smith is to-day being heartily
congratulated. This institution is about the
only attraction peculiar to a great citv that
Atlanta can show to her visitors with any de-
gree OF pride.
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS
As the Liberal Convention ~ indorsed Gene
If Tal GartreIl ne Post appeal has taken down
the name of Mr.. Stephens and while 1t has NOT
yet substituted that Of General Gartrell, is
giving him its support. But newspapers do NOT
Always wai.s elect or defeat candidates.
tulton county does not take kindly TO the
rotation plan in choosing State Senator and
will probably antagonize Clayton county in her
eitort 20 secure her rights. Cobb and Clayton
is hardly possible Fulton county man will 90
against his own county.
There seems to be some compepsation for
II. u. Walton
from the Senate, where he will be greatly
missed. Hon. Pope Barrow, of Clarke is named
as his successor and hesitate NOT to sav that
he Will be one Of the ablest cIearest headed
that body.
am glad to see the MORNING NEWS. in replv
TO the Boston advertiser. condemn the unwise
practice of Understanding the Opponents to
Democracy in this State. It was this that
caused Felton's defeat, and, reversed this wear.
may cause the retirement of Clements Speer
ls also being underrated as well as Gartrell
There IS but one wise course to pursue IN the
present campaign, ana that is to contend that
every Democratic and Conservative vote is
absolutely necessary to win success No man
must rest On his oars until after November.
ARNry AND NAVY GOSSIP.
Mrs. R. T. Brice of Warrenton. Va. sister of
the late Lieut.. Arthur Shaaf, U. S, A formerly
OF Savannah, was buried at Washington, d. G..
on Saturday last.
Major Nicholas Vedder, U. S. A., who has
been paying off the troops in Georgia and
Florida for several years, and is now on sick
leave in Washington, D. @ , will be retired with
Gen. o. E. Babcock, Major of the Engineer
Corps, succeeds Major Peter @. Hams in charge
OF The Sixth District of the Lighthouse Depart
meht, with headquarters at Charleston S C.
MAJOR Hams goes to Washington D. c.
An appropriation of $50 600 has been made
FOR establishing and completing a coaling dock
ana naval Storehouse at Port ROYAL g. c. 10
be located by board Of naval officers appoint
ed by the Secretary of the Navy.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Rev. R. K. Rees. formerly of Macon, has be.
come rector Of st. Johns Church, in Mobile,
Ala
Rev. E. " s. Briant, of Belltop. Ga. has
been found not guilty of burning that town.
and his friends feel much relieved.
Senator B. Il. Hill left very little property to
be administered upon. Having only grown
children, he several years ago divided his es-
tate among them.
Mr.. H. H DeWitte who came from Wash
iporf n NJ mn.
Post-AppeGI. has retired from that paper. but
will resume Journalism in this city at an early
day.
Hon. Henry W. Hilliard. of this CITY ia not a
candidate for Professor of Bellies Ilettres at the
University of Georgia, and rumor says Prof
Speer will be asked to remain at the special
meeting Of the Board Of Trustees
Yesterday was notable occasion for the col
ored people of Atlanta, being the ami ersary
of the Odd Fellows. After the street parade
they assembled in the Hall Of Representatives
where Z. q. M. James A. Sykes of Savannah
delivered fine annual address, The building
was packed and over crowded with spectators
Bishop Samuel S. Harris. of Michigan, of
whom spoke in recent letter, writes as fol- |
lows in regard to the kindly mention of his
growing fame: II feel much gratified to know
that my dear friends in GroTgla still keep me
in friendly remembrance. Next to the con-
seriousness or endeavoring to do my duty there
is nothing so grateful to me as the interest and
confidence of my companions and friends of
other days"
OF Senator Hills closing hours the Washing
ton, d c., Sunday HerdLd says: His brave !
aud patient death, fifty crowning an heroic |
life showed that courage and moral grandeur |
are confined to no one man or part of our |
country. The whispered Almost Homer from |
the tortured, wasted organs of speech is worthy |
to rank in laconic pathos with the 'AdsunI' |
whit h has brought tears to the eyes of so many |
readers OF great master Of the human heart " |
General Evans, in his eloquent funeral dis. |
course, said 1t was sweet consolation to know |
that almost Home" was simply a prelude TO |
" together at Home" in his Fathers house. |
there to stay" forever.
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
It was noticed that a certain CONGRESSMAN /
attended Senator Hills funeral as a mourner
wearing a light straw hat while another was |
attired in light drab business suit
Gen. VIM. W. Loring's visit to Atlanta has /
been quite an ovation, and he has met here |
Generals Walker, Butler, Morgan, Colouitt. |
Henderson, Longstreet McCay, Gartrell. and |
host of old Confederates of lesser fame
Some surprise has been expressed that the
entire Congress ional delegation from Georgia
was not present at Senator Hills funeral Cont
gressman Turner, Buchanan, Hammond and
Speer were the only ones In attendance
While IL is rumored that there will be no sue.
cessor appointed to Senator Hill as the Legis.
lature will elect a Senator before Congress
meets, l learn from very prominent gent e.
men that Gov Colquitt will probably make an |
appointment in due time.
After considerable delay and dicussion the
Electric Light Company to erect polls upon
which TO run their wires, but under very strin-
gent rnles and regulations, to be enforced by a |
q small army of citY officials