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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
A BAD YEAR FOR INSURANCE
COMPiNIRS.
Some Interesting Facts About the
Recent Convention.

The year ending June last was, IT appear:
from the proceedings of the late convention
Of insurance men, a particularly bad one fol
the companies doing business in Georgia
that is, the exclusively fire insurance com
psnies.
The convention OF managers OF the diff
ferent companies in the State was
called TO meet at Gaines Vile
but the meeting was adjourned to New Hol
land Springs, Where 1t was held on the 10th,
18th and 18Th. There are forty companies
doing business in Georgia. OF these seven
teen are English companies, twentY-one are
American companies outside the State and
two are State companies, the Southern Mu-
tUal and the Georgia Home. The total
amount received by the English COM
Danies for premiums was $751;
400 81, while their expenses and losses
were 1896, 1902 80, showing a net loss
of $113612 Sc The American companies
received S412, 515 09 and paid out 1886.
343 SO, showing a net loss OF $l23, S2o SO, or
4 total net loss for all the companies of
$237. AL 25.
The meeting was composed of managers
doing insurance business in the States of
Georgia, South and North Carolina and Ala
bama. and our figures are confined exclu-
sively TO Georgia. There were only three
English companies that netted any profit.
These were the Guardian, the Norwich
Union and the Lion.
The Guardian, which is represented by
Mai Henry T. Bolts. OF Savannah, showed the
highest profit-S7 9i6 % on a premium re-
turn Of $l4 $50 Is; the Norwich Union re-
ported profit of a, S95 %. and the Lion
of $4SS go There were six American COM
panies showing profit to wit; Home, New
York. OF 81, $40 Is; Phoenix of Hartford
81. S2I So; Mechanics of New York
$1,052 co. Connecticut 81 800 "a, Peters
burg Savings s., 227 so, franklin. Penn
sylvsnis SO 247 so. 1t will be seen
that next to the Home, whose profit
was made on a business OF $50, S63 90,
the Guardian makes the best exhibit. TIE
Southern Mutual showed a net profit Of
S64 514 90, exclusive of dividends. and the
Georgia Home a gross loss of S26, 6l9 OF
The other twenty seven companies have
losses ranging from $35, coo down.
There were thirty managers present at the
meeting, which permanently organized a
Southeastern Tariff Association and elected
Nr Clarence Knowles President, with Thos.
Peters Secretary and Treasurer. A tariff
and rules for the government of the insur-
ance business In the four States named were
established by the association.
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IMPORTANT no mRROHANTs.
Facilities in TeIegraphy-FOurM Mes
sages Transm tired on q single
Wire.

We were yesterday afternoon shown by
Western Union Telegraph Company, the
quadruplex telegraph instrument which
has Just been adopted by the company, and
which system went into operation yesterday
for the first time, and worked most success
fully. It is q most wonderful achievement
in telegrsphic science, and its history
is briefly as follows: During the summer Of
1874 Edison, while engaged at New York,
in conjunction with George r. Prescott,
electrician of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, In experimenting upon Stearn's
duplex apparatus (which, we may remark,
has been in use at the Savannah Office for
the past three years., with a view OF intro
ducing certain notifications and improve
ments therein, devised a system OF simulta-
neous transmission In the same direction,
which ffered materially In principle from
any of its predecessors. The distinguishing
principle of this method consists in combin-
ing together two distinct and unlike methods
OF single transmission In such manner that
they may be carried on independently upon
the same wire and at the same time without
interfering with each other.
By this system, which is In operation be-
/ tween this city and New York, as can be In
/ ferred from the above, four messages are
| transmitted simultaneously over q single
| wire. Thus a message is sent to and re-
/ ceived from New York direct on this wire,
sent to and received from Augusta, and sent
from Augusta to New York, and received
| from New York at Augusta at the same
time. Thus really six messages can be
| sent over a single wire stimuli
| taneouslY. The advantage of this
system to our mercantile community, espe-
cially during the business season, when so
much depends upon the speedy transmission
of messages and replies, is readily apparent.
| We were informed Of one instance by Mr..
Dillon where, with the duplex system In
operation, an important business trsnsac-
ton between the Savannah and New York
| Stock Exchange was arranged and perfected
within fifteen minutes.
The company have also made some import
ant connections with the interior, and now
have direct communication with GAINESVILLE,
Forsyth, Griffin. Hampton, Jonesboro and
other points. Heretofore messages to these
places had to be sent to Atlanta, which was
the relay Office, and as consequence there
was Ofttimes delays, which occasion serious
inconvenience and frequent losses. Tne Sc
| curing OF direct communication with these
important towns will therefore be of great
advantage to our business community.
During our visit at the telegraph office
Mr. Dillon exhibited to us a valuable i'm
| provement on the duplex system of his
own invention, which has been recently pat
| ented. The instrument has been working
on the New York line for several days, and
has many superior points over the old sys-
tenn. and is credit to his genius and skill.
1t will no doubt be generally adopted by all
telegraph companies.
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geaaI SalRs.
CHATHAM sHERIFF,s 80

FINDER and by virtue Of mortgage A ..
u issued out of Chatham Superior Gu.
in favor of WILLIAM J. HARTY W. 6O,,I,
NICK A. O'BYRNE administrator de bonis ~ -.
of the estate of Margaret O'Byrne, decessaos
I have levied upon the following descriaai
property of the defendant:
All that Western Half Of that lot. trsot =.
parcel of land lying and being in the civ " ~
Savanr ali, county of Chatham and Ststs y
Georgia, and known on the map or nd, y.
said city as Lot Number Thirty Nine (3gl Bro...
Ward, on the southeast corner of Perry sss
Whitaker streets, in said city Aud ak, ~ I,
all that lot, tract or parcel of land wing an
being in the city of Savannah, coupfv y
Chatham and State of Georgia, and KNOW vi vi
the map or plan OF said city as Lot Numb.
Fifteen 15) New Franklin Ward, on the nor,I
east corner of Williamson and West r.
streets, in said city; and of all and singular ~
buildings and improvements on the said In.
Numbers Thirty Nine (39) Brown Ward ~
Fl teen Q5) New Franklin Ward in said civ
and of all the rights. members, priyilegss
easements, and appurtenances to said fots
Number Thirty Nine $3.50 Brown Ward AMI
Fifteen C5) New Franklin Ward, and to tbs
Improvements belonging or in any wise an.
pertaining.
And 1 win offer the said above descrbAi
property at public outcry, before the ConT
House door Of Chatham County in tia ctv
of Savannah, on the FIRST TUESDAY M
SEPTEMB ER, 1882, during the legal hours If
sale, TO satisfy said mortgage a IA
Terms cash. Purchasers paying for titles
JOHN Z. ROMAN, Sheriff q. Co Ca
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WIN buy a nice SO suit at Levy's.-Ad0.
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CHATHAM sHERIFF's sALE


TTNDER and by virtue of a mortgage 2,
u issued out of Chatham Superior Conf
in favor Of NJ. Doyle VS.. VIM. B. CourteDay
trustee ct al, have levied upon the followsg
described property of the defendant
All that Northern one half part of that ce,.
tain Lot or tract Of land situate and living IN
the city of Savannah, Chatham county AMI
State of Georgia, and designated in the plan Of
said city as Lot Number Four ca of Cformerlyl
the village of st. Gaul now Middle OgethorDe
Ward, the said Northern one-half being bound.
ed,on the north by Orange street, on the eastby
lot number three CD of the same ward on thu
south by the southern half Of said Lot Num0ef
Four (4, and on the west by st. Gau street
and containing (65) sixty-fve feet front on the
said Orange street and fifty-six (55) feet and
three (3) inches ia depth on the said st. Gaul
street; and Of all and singular, the buildings
and improvements on the said northern one.
halt of said Lot Number Four (4),and Of all the
rights, members, privileges, easements and
appurtenances TO the said Northern one-haK
and to the said improvements belonging or in
any wise apperts lining.
And / will offer the said above described
property at public cutlery. before the Court
House door or Chatham County, in the CITY Of
Savannah. on the FIRST TUESDAY IN SEP.
TENDER, 1882, during the legal hours Of sale,
TO satisfy said mortgage Fl. ia.
Terms cash. Purchasers paying for titles
JOHN T. ROMAN, Sheriff c. Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
vhe Burs.Ing Of a bellows.

Yesterday morning an accident occurred
at the turpentine still mandatory Of
Messrs. MeMilisn Brothers, corner of Nc
Donough and East Broad streets, which
created quite sensation in the
vicinity. The large bellows used at
he forge suddenly burst, and q heavy
piece of lead weighing about twenty-five
pounds was propelled through the roof,
knocking Of number OF
shingles. A piece Of from, which
was lying near, was also
thrown across the street and a fragment
struck one Of the employees, Mr.. j. B. Wig
gins, In the head, iDjuring him
painfully, but fortunately not dan
gerouslV. The wounded man was
conveyed to his residence on Jones
street where medical attention was pro-
cured, and last night he was reported as
doing very well. His escape under the cir
cumstances from fatal injuries was really
marvellous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
New brand for SmOkers.

Messrs. H. Myers & Bros, manufacturers
and dealers in tobacco, Bay street, in COM
pliment TO the MORNING NEWS, have just
placed upon the market fine brand Of
cigars under the name Of the Savannah
Morning News" and yesterday surprised US
with box Of the same. Stamped on the top
Of the box is the name, and on the inside Of
the lid is a fancy picture of neat design.
The paper flap whiek covers the cigars is
8 miniature fac smile copy of the
on side psge of the MORNING NEWS,
OF the date 4th July, 1882, the first and last
columns being occupied with the ad-
v5rsisement OF the enterprisiDg firm. The
cigars are put up in attractive form,
and being o, good quality, we hope the
brand vii prove popular-aud secure the
''largest aggregate circulation" among
smokers in this ana ether States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
Eel from a ScaHoId.

A report was circulated yesterday that a
man had fallen from a house On West Broad
atreet and broken his neck. On inquiry we
learned there was some foundation fer the
rumor. A carpentss, By the name Of Ghas.
Barnett, in the employ OF Nj. +, c. Stunt,
Was engaged at work on building on Olive
street. near West Broad, and was standing on
a high scaffoid. In some way he missed his
footing and was precipitsted to Sne ground.
His right collar bone Was broken, two
ribs fractured and he was severely cut sbont
the head He was Immediately conveyed
to his residence. Or. J, b. Chisnoim was
sunnacned. hut was unable TO 20 at the
time. when the services of DR.. }. S. MOrel
were obtained enG every attention was rem
dered the injured nan. His condition,
though serious, is not regarded Is danger
Gus.
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viii buy a SIS 90 suit at Levy's.-AdU.
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GEORUE COtAA,- y Tel.
Admr. estate of Rachel NJ OoILr---

CT4TE OF GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoGsibss IS
Notice IS hereby given 70 all g5lfgsl
ing demands against JOSEPHINE at Lgttdbbss u
LATE Of said county, deceased. to presse.llsss n
to me, properly made out, within M Lls e5srac
and amount: all persons indebted TO - y n.
ceased are required to make paymen'
July 10, 1882. -,r1ryg.
LEMUEL w. LANDERsh
Executor Josephine a. Purse dece-s--S
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Neck Wear, Watch FobE,
Sleeve buttons and studs, at LaFar's.-AdV
SO 90
VIII buy $12 suit at LevY's-Ad0.
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BLAZE IN YAmACRAw.


at five minutes past two O'Clock this
morning an alarm Of fire was sounded from
station No. IS, Central Cotton Press, which
was occssioned by the discovery of fire is
suing from the rear of the double two-story
frame tenement on Farm street, corner Of
Olive.
The department responded very promptly,
guided by the bright blsze, which indicated
q lively connsgrstion, and, as there was q
stiff north breeze blowing at the time, ap-
prehensions were felt that there would be
serious losses.
The fire had made considerable Roadway,
and the building at the rear of which It had
originated, together with adjoining build
ings, seemed doomed.
The portion Of the tenement In the rear
of which the fire Was first discovered, was
occupied by John Lynch, lsborer at the
Central Railroad, as a dwelling house. and
was very badly damaged, the entire roof
being burnt off, and the interior
charred and ruired by water. Mr..
Lynch was alarmed by the cries
OF fire from the street and had scarcely time
10 escape with his family, and very little Of
the furniture was saved. Some Jealous
parties, who managed to get into the
place, "saved" a large mirror by pitching
/
It was badly smashed. The other articles
were removed In about the same condition.
The greater portion Of the furniture, how
ever, was destroyed. Mr.. Lynch had about
$3.50 insurance on his household goods in
agencies represented by Captain John F.
| Wheaton.
The adjoining tenement was occupied by
j. H. Behrens & Co. as a grocery store and
dwelling. The stock was insured, but to
what extent or In what agency could not be
ascertained. None Of the household effects
In the upper portion of the building were
/ saved.
The tenements were owned by Mr.. Thos
/ Clarke, and were, we are informed, in
/ sured. The firemen by hard work managed
10 cOnfine the flames to the premises IL
which the fire originated, and after al
hours work had succeeded in extinguishine
the flames and preventing further damage
Notwithstanding the late hour. the alarm
aroused the entire population Of Yamacraw
and the streets were thronged with men
women and children. A fire in YamacraV
generally does enliven up the situation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
4 disappointed CrOwd-TOO Man
for the ROaf

Yesterday morning about eight O'Clock an
immense crowd Of cUlOred people, men and
women, with baskets, assembled on the
wharf foot of Lincoln street, for
the purpose CT embarking on an ex-
cursion to Beaufort on the steamer
St. Nicholas. 1t is estimated there were
nearly two thousand in the crowd, aud the
rush re get on the steamer was fearful.
There was pushing and scrouging, and no
one seemed inclined to be left. In a few
minutes the steamer was densely packed
and the officers announced that
chev could carry no more. But the
crowd refused to heed the warning, and
pressed forward to the gang way. Finally
It was found necessary to telephone the
barracks for policemen, and in short time,
a couple OF the guardians arrived and
cleared the gang plank, and the
steamer then swung off from the wharf
aud proeesGed on her trip. Those who had
been left behind gathered up their baskets,
and. with dissp oointReas, slowly returned
homeward. What possible comfort the big
crowd could have on the steamer on such
long Trip L is impossible to imagine, but
thew ali went OF seemingly happy.
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AVERAGE.

COTTON BALI BULLETIN
For the tWenty-four hours ending August q
1852 5 o. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
Georgia Institution for the sduca.
zion of the nenf and nuurh. Efe

Georgia Institution for the Hzduca.
IiOn OF the Deaf and Duwb, etc
Mr.. Philip NJ. Russell, Jr., Deputy Clerk
Of the Court Of Ordinary, in behalfo Of Hon.
Jno. o. Ferril. Ordinary, who is tempo
rarily absent from the city, has been in com
municstion with the Georgia Institution for
the Education Of the Deaf and Dumb, etc.,
and yesterday received letter and circular
from the Principal Of that institution. This
laudable asylum is located at Cave Spring,
Ga, in beautiful section of our State, and
under the terms Of the act which created It
call deaf mutes Of the State who are over
eight and under twenty seven years of age,
mentally and physically in a condi-
ton to receive instruction proftably,
and free from any immoral conduct or con-
tagious disease, are entitled 20 all the bene-
fits OF the institution free of charge for q
term OF seven years. Parents or guardians
are expected to furnish satisfactory EVIL
dence Of the above facts. In case Of ina
bility to clothe the applicant, certificate of
the fact must be presented, signed by the
Ordinary Of the county, with his seal Of
office attached, when the clothing will be
furnished at the expense of the State. All
are furnished shoes free OF cost. All children
are expected to remain the full seven years
in order to ensure them an education, and
also to learn them trade. There are
number Of excellent rules governing this
institution, and any information can be had
on application. Mr.. Russell learns that, ac-
eording to the last United States census for
this county, the following are the names
OF deaf mutes reported for this county:
Harry Halman, colored, aged IL years, sa-
vannah.
Nathan Walker, white, aged 10 years,
Savannah. a*-
Clara Williamson, colored, aged IS years,
Savannah.
John WELDON, white, aged IL years, sa-
Vannsh.
Frederick snedeker, white, aged Is years,
Savannah.
Sarah Hszsn, colored, aged II years, sa-
vannsh.
Harry snead, colored, aged ID years, Sixth
district Chatham county.
Jane Wallace, colored, aged IA years,
Eighth district Chatham county.
Johanna Phoenix, colored, aged Is years,
Sixth district Chatham county.
There are, doubtless, q number of others
whose names have been omitted from the
United States census. Nir. Russell, the
Deputy Clerk Of the Court of Ordinary,
will take great pleasure in assisting parents
and guardians of all deaf mutes in our city
and county in this matter, and will cheer
fully, and Tree of any charge, give them every
information requisite, and prepare the
necessary certificates on application to him
at the Ordinsry's office. This is a worthy
institution, and free Of cost, aud these I'M
fortunates ought to be placed under its care.
The conduct of the Deputy Clerk is
highly commendable in this matter, and pa
rents and guardians having in charge proper
subjects for this institution ought promptly
to avail themselves of the offer.
Fishing Hats and Blue Flannel
Suits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
Ftreworks In Ihe Day Time

A novel exhibition will be given at the
park Extension this afternoon at half-past
four O'Clock promptly. by Mr. Charles Gro
well. representing ''The Unexcelled Fire
,~orrs Company" Of New York, VIA
I'D display OF fireworks. Pyrotechnic
Exhibitions in daylight are something out
81 49, ordinary run IN this latitude and
sSS.,,btJass there will be an immense crowd
sA.eso,,t 10 witness the novelty. The eXhi-
bitions given In New York, and more re-
,'a1tI,, in Charleston by this company, have
hem Zen very highly spoken OF, and are said
n he well worth seeing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22

We regret to announce, this morning. the
death of Mrs Mary Tattnall Neufville, wife OF
our fellow citizen E. F. Neufville, Esq, which
occurred at Gainesville, Habersham coun-
tv. Yesterday morning, of consumption.
Mrs Neufville was the daughter OF the lste
Commodore Josiah TattnaL, and
Usa DOssessed of those qualities
which endeared her to all with whom
she came in contact. She was
greatly beloved in a large circle OF friends,
snd the news Of her death will be heard
with deep sorrow. She leaves devoted
husband ana daughter to mourn the
ioss of a loving wife and true, noble
mother, and in their great bereavement
thew have the sincere sympathy OF their
numerous friends and aquaintsnees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
A serious FaIE-A Child Breaks His
Arm.

Yesterday morning, about 10 O'Clock, Joe
Harris, a colored child some three years OF
age. while playing on the stoop Of bis
mother's house, on Mil street, accidentally
lost his balance and fell to the ground, a
distance Of six or seven feet. His cries
brought assistance, and on being picked up,
e. was found the little one had his left arm
fractured between the elbow and wrist, ana
was severely bruised. DR.. 1. B: CHISHOLM
rs called and rendered necessary atten-
zion. This Is the fifth accident of the kind
mat has occurred in the past three weeks.
Peonle who are so careless as 70 let their
bebies Dlay on high stOOps without atten
tton need not be surprised at such acct
dants-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
Ehe Summer JAunt

Is a delight If all goes right, and you
don't happen to wake in the middle of the
night with frightful ersmp and collie, the
result OF over-indu|geRce in something un-
wholesome. No summer jsunt should be
undertaken without a bottle or two OF
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER. Bad water,
unripe fruit, malarious atmosphere and
other ultoWard causes may produce sudden
emergencies, which call for the instant use
of this Invaluable remedy, Especially when
you take the children to the country, don't
be without IT,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22

The prediction made by US on the oecs-
sion OF the last yacht race at Montgomery,
that there would shortly be another contest
between the fast sailing crafts, has been
realized. A match race has been arranged
between the Nets H. and Idler for one hun
5-e5 dollars side. The race will be at
MONTGOMERY. over the usual course, twenty
miles. on Wednesday next, the 23d instant.
There is considerable interest felt in the
race. and it will undoubtedly attract large
crowd. The other particulars in reference
To the contest will be made known 10 due
time. The indications are that we will have
several more races ere the season closes.