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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

Destruction of a Eeputed Haunted
House.

This morning about half-psst one o'clock
the entire southeastern horizon was bril-
liantly Illuminated with a deep red
glare, indicating some extensive con-
hagration in proximity TO the Coast
Line depot. Inferring that It was a disas-
trous fire, representatives. Of the MORN
ING NEWS determined to visit the scene
although it was outside the city limits ana
10 alarm was given. 1t was found
that the fire was located on Lovers lane,
about quarter Of mile from the toll gate
on the Thunderbolt road. The entire
element prevailed, as there was a
stiff wind blowing, and spprehensions
were felt that adjoining property, mostly
frame buildings, would become ignited.
We learned from parties on the ground
that the flames were first seen issu
ing from the large two story and a
half brick building on the southern
side of Lovers Lane, belonging to Mr.. ia
cob Quint, and which was unoccupied. The
parties who first discovered it thought the
light was occasioned by new comet, until
the flames burst forth in great sheets,
almost enveloping the house. The roof
and the entire interior were burned out, and
nothing but the bare walls remain. The
residents worked with vim to save the
fences and protect the neighboring prop
cry. and with success.
It was stated that the house bore the repu-
tation of being haunted, and, from some
cause that we did not learn, no one could
be found TO occupy it. The supposi-
ton is that some malicious person
obtained entrance to the house dur
ing the night and set 1t on fire
in several places, as when the flames burst
forth everv room in the house seemed to be
on fire. We were informed that the house
was insured, but for what amount and In
what company could not be ascertained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
BOlRD OF SANITARY COMMITS
SIONERS.
Regular MeeIing-The Health of the
City.
OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS,

OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS,
SAVANNAH, GA, October 9, 1882.
A regular meeting Of the board was held
this day. Members present: Hon. j. F.
Wheaton, Chairman; Alderman G. C. Free
man, J. R. Hamlet, Esq, Drs. L. A, Falli-
CANT and ]. T. Mcfarland.
The minutes Of regular meeting Of Sep
TENDER 25th and special meeting September
29th were read and confirmed.
The Health Officers report for the past
two weeks was read and ordered recorded.
Upon the report Of the Health Officer
regarding the bark Valero, from Rio, con-
signed to Charles Green's Son & Co, the
board instructed the Health Officer to notify
the eonsignees of said bark that each and
every member OF the crew OF said vessel
would have to be vsccinsted by the Health
Officer, and that the vessel and cargo would
have to remain at quarantine until such
time as the board may determine as neces-
eary for the protection of the community Of
Savannah.
The meeting then adjourned.
J. F. WHEATON, Chairman.
J. T. MCFARLAND, MD, Health Officer
and Secretary B. s. G.
In this connection we give the following
as Of interest:
OFFICE HEALTH OFFICER,
SAVANNAH, October 9, 1882.
To Board Of Sanitary Commissioners
GENTLEMEN have the honor to report
that during the last two weeks there has
been a settlement Of the sgitated condition
of the public mind regarding the prevalence,
or danger of same, in our community Of
epidemic disease. The croakers have
ceased their crOaking, and by the mOrt1ary
reports, so far as the white race is in ques-
ton, the death rate Of Savannah is far below
other cities of Georgia whose populations
are much smaller. The sanitary condition
of the city and surroundings are good.
Since last meeting permissions have been
given for the following vessels to come from
quarantine station to the city: September
26,h, the bark Svanen; same date, the bark
Raphael Pomsr; October Sd, steamship
Elsie.
Arrivals at quarantine station during same
time: Brig Annwell, from Frontera, Mex
leo, October 5; bark Bravo. October z, from
Gaudaloupe, Mexico; brig Valero, Rio, Octo-
Der 6.
The latter vessel had a case of smallpox
on board during voyage. In delirium the
man jumped overheard and was drowned.
have telegraphed for vaccine virus to vacci-
nate the crew, and will give orders for
burning of bedding, ETC., of the man, paint
ing, etc, of the sleeping apartments OF
crew, boiling or destroying Of bedding, etc,
on board, and for the perfect cleansing Of
vessel. l am, gentlemen, your obedient
servant, J. 7. MCFARLAND, NJ. D.,
Health Officer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
The Jasper monument.

The anniversary meeting Of the Jasper
Monument Association was held last night,
and the following gentlemen were unani-
mously reelected officers of the organi-
cation:
John Flannery, President.
P. W. Meldrim, Vice President.
John I. Roman, Recording Secretary.
John r. Dillon, Corresponding Secretary.
j. J. McGowan, Treasurer.
The annual statement OF the Treasurer
showed balance on hand Of So 500.
The following resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That this association warmly ap-
prove Of the action of the Georgia Historical
Society, looking 10 the celebration OF the
approaching sesqui-centennislo OF the settle =
ment Of Georgia, and offer to that society
our hearty cooperation and assistance in
their patriotic and laudable project.
A resolution was passed calling a special
meeting Of the association on the 10Th inst,
to consider plans heretofore submitted for
the proposed monument to Sergeant jasper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
The Ma VIgatIOn of the OcmuIgee
from Savannah TO sEscou.


Our contemporary, the Macon EUsntng
Graphic, recently interviewed Captain A.
6. Butts, who has had considerable expe-
rlence in the navigation of the Ocmulgee,
concerning the proposed line Of steamers to
ply between Macon and Savannah, of which
our readers have been several times advised.
The Graphic gives the following as the re-
suit Of the interview:
"Well, Captain, what about the naviga-
tiUn Of the Ocmulgee ?"
Perfectly feasible, and with vessels
properly built there Is no reason why this
great water way should not be made TO con-
tribute to the commercial interest of the
State | was the last man to run a steamer
regularly between Macon and Savannah, the
Sam Jones, and am satisfied that this river
can be nsvigsted without any great amount
OF trouble. It is a great mistake about the
river being filed up. There is the same
flow of water that always was, and with a
little work the whole river can be put in
splendid boating condition"
ssWhat about the boats p''
"My brother, j. K. Butts, and myself
several years ago devised plan for a steam
iron with three water tight bulk heads
across. This is to prevent sinking If the
boat should run against a snag. These
boats were to be fitted with 8 cabin, two
engines and two rud iers, and all necessary
machinery. The wheel to be stern wheel,
but protected by the hull projecting out
side, so that in swinging around, the wheel
would be in no danger. The boat will
have capacity to carry from five hundred to
eight hundred bales Of cotton"
"COuld this carrying business be made
prohtsble?"
''Most assuredly. used to carry five
hundred to eight hundred bales Of cotton on
the Sam Jones and put It into Savannah at
one dollar per bale. The railroads now
charge forty cents per hundred weight.
Then the way freight on the river, in return
ing, would more than pay all the expenses
Of the entire trip, and the cotton freight
would be clear gain. But then you must
remember that the naval stores andlumber
business along the river is growing TO be an
immense affair, and the local business in
going down and coming back would con-
stsntly increase. There is nothing like water
transportation"
"What about the railroad bridges?"
"There would be no trouble about them.
The East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Road would have to make q draw in
their bridge, five miles below the city;
but their two other bridges would not in
terfere at all with the steamers. This move
of the Georgia and Florida Inland Steamboat
Line is in the right direction, and should
receive encouragement from our merchants
and business men,"
Capt Butts is enthusiastic on this ques-
ton, He was on the river many years, and
ANYBODY desiring information on this sub
ject should call on the Captain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

Yesterday noon, whilst the young ladies
Of the High School at the Chatham Academy
were enjoying a romp during recess, the
novel amusement of showing each other in
aud out Of a side room with glass door was
tried, the door being hastily closed to pre-
vent egress or ingress. In the rush Miss
Gertrude Browns right arm was dashed
through the glass, causing 8 long, deep
cash just above the hollow of the elbow
Joint and cutting q vein about three
inches below. The blood spurted
freely from the wound over the floor,
and on the stairways and on the pavement
on South Broad street, all the way to DR..
Falligsnt's (her brother-in-law), where she
was at once taken, and her wound dressed
by Drs. Schley and Goodrich, DR.. Falligant
being absent. Although she had several
fainting turns from loss Of blood, she was
quiet and comfortable last evening.
This is the same young lady upon whose
head the plastering IN the school room fell
last summer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
A Good mOve-The Proposed Light

lA8 u oAEcGAs
We learn that a movement is contempla
ted to enlist the merchants and dealers
occupying the stores in the block on
BroughtOn, street between Whitaker and
Bull street, In an effort to have that block
lighted with the electric lights. The propo-
sition is. we hear, to have three lights
placed at equi-distsDt points from Whits-
ker to Bull streets, suspended at some
height above the centre Of the street. These
three lights will throw the entire block In q
brilliant glare, which will extend across the
interesting streets, and will, It is
believed be an advantage to the
business by rendering the thorough
fare attractive at night There were some
twenty business houses In this block, and
the three lights can be maintained at a cost
to each firm Of between twelve and fifteen
cents. The idea, we are informed, was first
suggested last evening and met with favor
from those approached, and it is stated some
active efforts will be taken in the matter to-
day.
In this connection, we may mention that
several other firms on Broughton street
have decided to utilize the electric
lights-one west Of Whitaker street will
have two in the store and one in front, and
it seems not improbable that before many
weeks BroughtOn street will be the most
brilliantly lighted and attractive street to be
found In any Sou them city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
Vegetable and Fruit Growers Assoc


The regular meeting of the Chatham
County Vegetable and Fruit Growers Asso.
citation was held last evening, at s o'clock,
at the Marshall House, DR.. a. Oemler,
President, in the chair, and very fair attend
ance Of members.
The minutes OF the previous meeting
were read and confirmed.
On motion the committee appointed to
draft resolutions in reference to the death
OF Capt. A. P. Wetter were, at their request,
granted further time.
It was resolved that certain members in
arrears be notified to pay their Indebtedness
or they would be dropped from the roll.
Mr.. G. j. Baldwin was elected 8 member
of she association.
At the unanimous request of the associa-
ton, DR.. Oelmer read an essay upon SIN
sects," which was exceedingly interesting
and entertaining. The reading was fol-
lowed by a general discussion upon the
subject of insects, and also about the bene-
fits Of green manuring, followed by practi-
callY testing the qualities of q Japan per-
simmon presented by honorary member
Major L. @. Bryan.
The meeting then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

4 Grand Openfug-A brilliant Scenes
The fall opening Of Messrs. A. r. Alt
mayer & Co, on Broughton street, yesterday
was the most brilliant event Of the kind
that has occurred in our city, and was the
occasion OF universal praise and admiration
from the hundreds who thronged the
spacious and elegantly fitted up establish
mert. On beautiful, wide piece Of black
velvet, extended across the store imme-
disteIy inside the entrance. in large letters
constructed entirely Of artificial flowers OF
various kinds most artistically arranged
with cOnsummate taste, were the
words "FaII Opening, 1882" and
on either side we're q number Of handsome
plaques, the whole presenting an exceed
iugly pretty sight. The new goods; which
have lust been received, were displayed
in the most elaborate manner, and the tout
ensemble was not only magnificent, but a
credit to the artistic genius OF the house.
At dusk there were scores Of people in and
about the establishment, which was bril-
liantly Illuminated with the electric light,
and q third Hight, which had been placed on
the outside, cast its dazzling glare over the
exterior, adding to the general effect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
ThF lurniug Arws.
Index 90 New AdvertIsements,


Meeting Of Knights Of the Golden Rule.
Meeting Of Excelsior Lodge.
Meeting OF Ancient Landmark Lodge.
Merchants and Mechanics Loan Associatn
A csrd-Rev. Joseph 7. Inmsn.
Notics-Autonio GogoTza.
Savannah Military Academy.
Valuable lot for sale.
Rooms wanted.
Fine engravings, etc, for sale.
ODeu slI night-Tstem's drug store.
Room for rent with board.
-Four rooms for rent.
Bids for building machine shop wanted.
Home Light Obj 3rbOur Bros.
Cl0tbing-SimOn Mitchell.
CITY Sherlff's sale
Dress goods-G- EeksteIn & Co.
Memphis Mutual Aid Society.
Ovsrers at George Schwartz's Saloon.
Drawing Of Louisiana Lottery.
Drawing Of Little Hsbsna.
Room and board wanted.
Situation IS bOOkkeeper wanted.
Intelligent b0y wanted.
Executors ssle OF land.
Administrators sale OF lot.
Eve and ear disessez-Dr. AbOrH.
Litter Of pointer pups for sale.
Surveyors compass for sale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
Anolher cyclone working Up

Mention was made in our telegraphIc dis
patches of a cyclone near the Caribbean
sea. At ten o'clock in the morning Signal
Observer Ford, at this station, received the
following dispatch from Washington:
"WAsHINGToN, October g, 9:36 A. NJ.
"O5server, Savannah: Cyclone central in
the east gulf, west of Havana. 1t is not
safe for vessels to sail for Southern ports.
"HAzENn
We learned from Mr.. Ford at twelve
O'Clock last night that nothing further had
been received in reference to the cyclone,
except that signals had been ordered up at
jacksonville. The night report shows low
barometer at Punta Rasss, Fla, with thirty
six miles Of wind from the southeast, and
a rainfall of LAO inches in the previous
eight hours.
The information received, Mr.. Ford states,
is not sufficiently definite to determine the
course of the storm. Probably this morn
ing's report will throw more light on the
euhiapt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
savannah NTiIiIary Academy.

This excellent institution, established in
our city by Major B. J. Burgess, is now un-
der full headway, snd is.thoroughly equipped
in every respect and has a corps of able and
experienced professors. 1t will be seen by
notice elsewhere that few boarders viii be
received in the principals family, and will
have certain privileges. A night class will
also be inaugurated, and young men in
business who wish to avail themselves OF
great advantages can embrace this opportu-
nifty. Glass from to l0p. m. See the adj
vertisement for further particulars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

Where IL Is and Whist IL IL Doing
Spinning Away from the Earth
and sun az n FFIghtfnI Pace.

Nearly every one has by this time seen the
comet. More people have left their eouches
before the break of day for the past two
weeks than have ever done so before. Every
body has admired IT, and thousands have
proclaimed its praises from the housetops
and window easements. Nothing was ever
seen like It in Savannah before, and the like
may not be beheld again in hundred years.
It is fast receding, probably at rate of two
and half million miles a day. But this
rate will be gradually lessened. At the
present time IL is about seventy million
miles from the sun and one hundred and
twenty million miles from the earth. The
tail is at least fifteen degrees long, and
would reach between the two most extreme
stars of the handle of the Great Dipper-
that is about fifty million miles-more than
half the distance from the earth to the sun.
In this comet the tail points away from US.
1t is not now more than a million OF miles
nearer to Us than the sun. Danats's comet
in 1881 came three times as near the earth
as this one. Before long this comet may
begin to show itself about midnight. Every
day after this it will be visible in its present
place five minutes earlier. The sun is
travelling eastward about one degree a day,
and the comet is moving westward little
less than a degree. They are moving In OPP
posite directions, and while the comet rises
earlier the sun rises later. So, although the
brightness Of our phenomenon is decreasing,
yet when we see it against perfectly black
sky, as we soon shall, it viii be viewed to
more advantage than at present. The moon
is on the wane, too, and when her light is
lessened, the sky will be In splendid condi-
ton for view Of the comet. Still, now is
the time to see 1t. A prominent Northern
astronomer 10 the New York Herald says:
''I should advise every one who wishes to
see this marvel of our planetary system to
rise at four o'clock in the morning and
watch in the southeastern sky for It. They
will have a good hours look at it before it
pales. It is well worth any mans or wo-
mans v lille to get sight Of 1t. The best
place to see It is some place where the hori-
zon is clear. A good view can be had from
the roof of an ordinary three-story house.
An opera glass is good aid to the sight,
but the naked eye discerns all there Is"
This comet has not been identified with
anV one ever seen before.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

We ask your patronage for the following
reasons:
First. Because we manufacture all our
goods from the best material bought at the
lowest cash prices.
Second. We superintend in person the
making up of each garment, and offer none
but perfect goods.
Third. We buy our goods from first
hands from the mills direct. This enables
us to retail clothing at wholesale prices.
We think these are good reasons why we
should have your custom, and VIC promise
to sell you better goods for less money than
YOU can buy elsewhere. Famous" New
York Clothing House, 140 Congress street.
-AdH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

A meeting Of the Waiver Social Club was
held last evening, when, after some discus
sion, they decided to give hop on the 18th
OF November.
This club has the reputation Of always
providing successfully for the entertain
ment OF their friends, and propose IN this
instance TO give 8 hop that will be credit
TO them n every respect, and q source Of
enjoyment TO all who attend. Due
notice Of the event will appear in the MORN
ING News.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
Loan and Building AssOeIaTions-A
Valuable Table.

The workings OF q mutual loan associs-
ton Is a mystery to many people, even
those who have been members for years in
some instances falling to understand the
system. To render it plain, Mr.. NJ. J. Solo
mons, President Of the Southern Mutual
Loan Association Of this city, has prepared
and Autographed an exhibit Of the modus
operandf OF one on the basis Of five hun
dred shares, at five dollars each. Parties
who are Interested in these associations will
fiud this table invaluable. The price is if
teen cents s copy, and ss only two hundred
copies have been printed. barely sufficient
number to pay the expenses Of the work,
those who wish copies should get them at
once. They are for sale at EstilPs News
Depot, A Bull street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
The CIEy Re.IstraEfOn Appoint
meut of MANAGERS.

On Wednesday, the 1st Of November next,
the Judges Of the City and Superior Courts
the court house for the purpose Of appoint
ing the Board Of Registration and Election
Managers for the municipal election, pro-
vided Tor by the act Of September 29.h,
1881 Those who desire to serve on the
board can send in their applications to the
clerks OF either OF the above named
courts. Applications must be presented
prior to the 1st prOX.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
gsaaI "a e.
CITY sHERIFF's SALE

IT DER and by virtue Of a f. IA on judg-
u ment in trOver, issued out OF the Honor
able the City Court of Savannah, in favor Of
HERMAN L. SCHREINER w. MARY "
LIMMER, principal and J. MANNING, surety,
and the property described below, I have
levied on one certain Gabler Piano, square
style 4, number 1852, directed in said f. "a to
b. levied on
And viii proceed to sell the same on the
FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER, 1882, before
the Court House door Of Chatham county. in
the city of Savannah State Of Georgia, be-
tween the legal hours Of sale.
Said property recovered by plaintiff against
said defendant in trOver, and levied upon
while in possession of said MARY ". IIMMER
after judgment in favor OF said plaintiff and
after failure on her part TO deliver same 10
said plaintiff.
Terms cash. DAVID BAILEY,
Sheriff @. c. s.
SAVANNAH Ga October @ 1882
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
PIessantHOp.

The WorkinRmen's Literary and Relief
Association gave their first annual hop at
the Metropolitan Hall last evening, and the
expectations regarding It were fully realized.
The hall was well filed with merry couples,
the music was good, and dancing was en-
i0Ted with much zsst until midnight, when
refreshments were served. The pleasures
we're then continued until late hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10
EXECUTORS SALE.
LAL1DO AOtI = D-A14I1s
& BLUM, Auesioaeers

Under and by virtue Of an order granted BY
the Honorable Court of Ordinary Of Chat
ham county. I viii sell before the Court
House door. in the city OF Savannah, on the
FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER NEXT,
being the 9TH proximo, between the usual
hours Of sale, property Of the estate Of c. B.
KING,
IS acres OF land, more or less, situated about
OF a mile south Of the city OF
known as KiBgsville, to be sold in
lots as per plat, for purpose of paying debts of
said estate and for distribution.
Terms cash; purchaser p aying for titles.
HAbEBSHAM KING,
Q. W. KING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

The Clothing we sell is just as good as we
can make It, and the reputation Of our
goods brings us larger trade every year. We
tell you truthfully all we know about our
goods, and II the fabric is not all wool we
say so. II you want to be honestly dealt
with and save money, go to the ''Famous"
New York Clothing House, 14O Congress
street.-AdU,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

We have received from L. B. Toomer, su-
perintendent of the Carriers Delivery
System, the following report for the month
of September
Received for delivery-Mail letters, 50, S34:
mail postal cards, 10, 2S3; drop letters, $3.50;
drop postal cards, $3.50; newspapers,
80, 1873. Collected-Mail letters, 81, All;
postal cards, II $50; newspapers, ETC., 1892.
Registered letters delivered, SIS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-10

Many of the most prudent people are now
clothing their boys. Everything is ready,
and there is no reason for waiting. We are
offering good Clothing at such low prices as
to place It within the reach Of all. Good,
strong Boys Suits as low as 50 90 at the ia
nous New York Clothing House, 40 Con-
gress street.-AdU.