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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
THE ELECTION.

The Arrangements for Voting To-day.
The election for Governor will take
place to-day. The polls will be opened al
the court house this morning at O'Clock.
and will close at 8 O'Clock this afternoon.
There will be only one polling place and
one ballot box. The box viii be placed
on a table in the centre Of the court house
hall and voters viii deposit their.ball0ts
and pass out the front and side entrances.
The following Magistrates viii act a
managers. and viii meet at the court
house this morning AT Is 80: VI. F. Molina.
+. p. Waring Russell, Jr.. J. p. :. Elsin-
ger. ]. p. VI. Naughtin. J. =.
The tally sheet keepers are: Charles J.
White. K. \. Pollard and c. u Nunga-
Ter.
Clerks: c. o. Nungazer, J. \. O'Byrne,
r. 4. Council.
The ballots viii be counted Immediately
after the closing Of the polls. and the vOt-
ing viii De i'm accordance with the regis
fraTIUu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Meeting of the Chatham County Asso-
ciation-DeIegates to the State Conven-

Meeting of the Chatham County AssO-
ciatiOn-DeIegates to the State ConVen-
ton.
A meeting of the Chatham County sun
day School Association was held
in the Independent Presbyterian
Church Lecture Room last night.
The meeting was advertised to be held
in Trinity Lecture Room, but the
place was changed on account of the re-
vival meetings in progress there. Ihere
was a large attendance. The chief sub
ject under discussion was the approach
ing State Convention, TO he held at Au-
gusta, and means for securing a full
representation from Chatham county.
Delegates from the various schools in the
association were elected, and the oecre-
tary and Superintendent were authorized
to inform the delegates of their elections.
The association also decided TO hold a
mass meeting Of the schools in the county
some time during next month, at which
will be discussed the work of the state
convention.
A communication was read from T..
PaysOn Porter. an international sunday
School worker. stating that he would ar
rive in Savannah this week and would ad-
dress a meeting Of Sunday school people,
if arrangements for such meeting were
made. Mr.. Porter is expected to arrive
TODAY. and announcement of the meeting
will be made hereafter. After the discus
sion Of various topics Of interest to the
association the meeting adjourned
until some time III MAY, when the election
Of officers will take place and the reports
from the Augusta convention Will be
heard
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
Sunerior Court.

Hon. \. p. ADAMS, Judge, presiding.
This court met yesterday morning at 10
o'clock. when the following business was
transacted:
Mary Ann Wilson vs.. Leonard Wilson.
Divorce. Final decree granted based upon
verdict heretofore granted.
John Lyons ct al, cOmplainants, and
William GraysOn Mann ct al, defendants.
In equity. Verdict and decree rendered
finding certain facts, all parties in interest
conserving thereto.
In re petition Of Emily G. Pepper ct al,
for partition. Report Of arbitratOrs filed
and order granted directing clerk to issue
warrant Of partition in accordance with
the law.
Sentence was passed upon seven keno
men, and fines were imposed ranging from
$50 to $500 each.
The court adjourned until 10 o'clock a.
m TO-DAY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24

The following are few of the special
ties made exclusively for me this season,
and are to be found in no other clothing
establishment in this CITY: French Suit
ing in blue diagonal; short Sack
Suits, reTy fHe; French Suiting, in white,
red. and blue pin dot, made into Sack
Suits of the latest style, Gerry neat patterns;
French WOrsted Sack Suits, French
Worsted Cut-away Suits, English CheviOt
Sack and FrOck Suits, Scotch CheyiOt
Sack Suits, in brown shades, UeTy HObby;
and exclusive patterns in Snowflake Suits.
Besides these, L have a full line Of Blue
Yacht Cloth Suits, Blue Middlesex Flan-
mel Suits, and everything else to be found
in first-class Clothing Establishment.
NY selling price, which is very low and
can be made no lower by anybody, is
marked IN plain figures. Hats and Gents
Furnishing Goods in large variety. | re-
pectfully solicit a call. Simon Mitchell,
p Whitaker street Lyons Block ).-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
The KNIGHT. of Honnr.

At the recent session Of the Grand
Lodge. Knights Of Honor. held in Rome,
the following Grand Lodge officers were
elected.
Grand DictatOr-S. P. Weisiger, Au-
gUsta. Ga.
Grand Vice.. c. Printup, Rome, Ga.
Grand Assistant-J.J J. Ledbetter, Cedar
town.
Grand Chaplain-Rev. J. c. Miller,
Summeryille.
Grand Reporter. X. Cook, Barnes
vile.
Grand Treasurer-R. H. Jones. Carriers
vile.
Grand Guide-H. VI. Reid. Fairburn.
Grand Sentinel-S. Sarling. Thomson.
Grand Trustees VI. Hill, Augusta;
T. L. Jones, Dalton; \. {. Harmon, Sa-
Yannah.
Finance COmmittee-G. W. Terry.
Washington: II. EdmOnstOn. Augusta;
G. StrOberg. Macon.
Representative 10 the Supreme Lodge
q. Z. Thomas, Jr.. Columbus. Alternate
w. +. Heidi. JOnesbOrO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
Fashion Notes.

Short mantles are revived.
Very little false hair is worn.
All dressy mantles are short.
The chignOn is, de rigueur, small.
Red in all shades viii be much worn.
Dados in wall paper are going out OF
use.
High shoulders are the rule in spring
wraps.
Embroidered pOngee robes Will be much
worn.
Cotton fabrics viii be much worn this
summer.
The ugly fashion of red wells has not
yet gone by.
When false hair is worn it must not be
perceptible.
Bangs and crimps are worn further
from the eyebrows.
Old rose or ashes of roses is the rival
Of strawberry pink.
Lace and embroidery are equally fash
iOnable for trimming.
Gloves and mitts contrast with instead
Of matching costumes.
COlored mantles are not in good taste
for any but carriage wear.
Pongees are selling rapidly for seaside
and watering place wear.
Chine effects appear in many of the
new wool and silk dress goods.
The spider is the ornamental bonnet
and scarf pin Of the moment.
Gentlemen's scarfs show all the new
cOlors and designs Of the season.
The silliest use to make Of a cashmere
shawl is to cut it up for a wrap.
\ dash Of grass green in spring toilet
is the latest fancy in decoration.
The preferred gloves are in cool shades
Of gray and tan, chamOis and buff.
Yokes of children's dresses are square
or round. high or deep, according to fancy.
The taste for mahogany red, terra Gotta,
and brick-cOlOred gloves is on the wane.
The exaggerated styles of the court Of
Marie AutOinette are very popular in
Paris.
Olive shades combine we'll with the new
shades of strawberry, terra Gotta, and
shrimp pink.
Gold. silver, and spotted cOlOred nets
are occasionally worn for wells, but they
are not becoming.
The only cOlored wrap worn by women
of taste for walking costume is the cash
mere or India shawl.
The infinite variety in white dress goods
bids fair to make white the festival dress
Of the coming summer
Pearl or smoke gray velveteen trimmed
with black lace makes an elegant dress
for cool days in spring and summer.
NewwaH papers show the vanishing
effects Of chine patterns, and new blues,
pinks. and other cOlOrs brought QUE this
spring.
The cheapest pOrtiere, and one Of the
prettiest, is made Of burlaps, with a bot
tom border of any ornamental kind that
matches the furniture-the simpler the
better
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
The savannah savings and Loan Com


\ meeting Of the stockholders Of the
above company was held at Metropolitan
Hall last night for the purpose of organ
izing the company and electing a board
Of directors TO manage its affairs for the
ensuing year.
The following gentlemen were unani-
mOusly elected: Herman Myers, +. D..
BloOdwOrth. L. J. AcOsta. Jr., V. :.
>tuder. Lester Hubbell. :. q. Haynes. c..
L. Wakefield. b. II. Levy and W. :. Stet-
son.
After adjournment a meeting Of the
board was held and the following officers
elected:
Presidential. Myers.
Vice President-F. ID. BlOOdwOrth.
Treasurer and Secretary. ;. Haines.
Solicitor. LawtOn Whatley.
The organization Is now complete. and
we understand the first installment will be
called for on the eth proX.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
To the Citizens of Savannah.
vi Ut = a MN = rs
MAYORS OFFICE, April 16, 1888.


MAYORS OFFICE, April 16, 1881
The prevalence of smallpox in Jackson
vile and other cities makes it probable that
it will reach Savannah. Vaccination is con-
ceded to be an almost absolute protection
against the disease. Every person not already
varcinated should be vaccinated without de-
lay, and the heads Of families are enjoined to
see that this is done. The physicians, men,
hers of the Georgia Medical Society, have con-
sented to assist in this duty free of charge,
and one or more of them Will be in attendance
daily. from u to o'clock, at each OF the fol-
lowing places established as depOts for vacci-
nation:
!. Reeds Drug store, corner East Broad
and South Broad streets.
,. kiefer's Drug store, corner West Broad
and Stewart streets.
3, Hillsman's Drug Store, corner BrOughton
and West Broad street.
4. Wechselbaum's Drug Store, corner
WAYNE and Barnard streets.
s. Young's Drug Store. corner Whitaker
and Duffy streets.
BY order of the Mayor.
FRANK L. REBARER,
Clerk of Council.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24

4 Brilliant Audience and a Charming
Entertainment.

An audience. drawn from the most fash
iOnable circles in the city, taxed the ut
most capacity Of the Theatre last night
on the occasion Of the first presentation
in Savannah Of Bronson HoWards pa
thetic drama. Young Mrs. winthrop
bv the Madison Square Theatre Company
The play. like all the gems Whlch nave
f'IIa, from the pen of its
talented author, finds a place IN every
heart. 30 delicate a blending OF pathOs
and genteel comedy could achieve no
other result. As is characteristic Of
the Madison Square management, the
delineatiOn Of the parts has been
entrusted 10 a most competent COM
panv. Miss Belle Gilbert, as the wife,
and Mrs. VI. L. Berrell. as the mother,
play their parts with exquisite delicacy
and good judgment. Miss Blanche WeaY-
er. as lady Of society,
has an inimitable way Of
popping on to the scene with a garrulous
labrvnth of fresh gossip. concerning her
self. which. coupled with personal charms
and happy acting. never fails to put
everybody in the best Of humOr. Miss
Maude Constance. the original Edith"
PLAYS a sympathetic part which she makes
dOubly 50 by captivating innocence and
natural acting. Mr.. F. VI. Burbeck plays
his leading role satisfactorily ana Win
artistic finish. Mr.. Edward Marble,
u whose legal diplomacy Is left the re-
Cancellation. makes another ''palpable
hit" and proves himself at home in gen
teel comedy. Messrs. Edward Marble
and +. W. Peters are also good in their
respective parts. The play abounds IN
climaNes which. while intensely
interesting. are natural and thoroughly
rivet the attention Of the audience. The
applause which greeted the players was
frequent and deserved. The company
close their engagement tonight. when
they viii doubtless be greeted by the sec
Ond large audience. TO which they are 50
justly entitled.
The stage setting IL a repetition Of the
famous scene which was the subject Of so
much laudat0ry comment in New York,
while the play was having its almost un-
paralleled run Of popularity at the Madl-
son square Theatre. No more artistic
L -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
Bethesda To-day.

From time immemOrial il has been Gus
tomary 10 celebrate the anniversary Of the
Union Society by an address by some dis
tinguished citizen, and in this the one
hundred and thirty-third reunion Of its
members. the Rev. T. VI. Boyd Will De the
orator. The business meeting Of the So
ciety Will take place at ! p. m. at the
close Of which the members viii escort
the orator 10 the stand. in the oak grove.
where the report Of the officers will be
read and the address delivered. The pub
lie in general are invited 10 ioin in the
celebration, the grounds and buildings
being open TO all who attend. free Of
charge. Special trains viii be run on the
Cftv and Suburban Railway during the
dav for the accommodation Of visitors. the
schedule Of which will be found in our
advertising columns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.
For Suwannee River Landings and
Cedar Keys.

steamer "CADDO BELLE" Captain a.
/. Rice. leaves New Branford every TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at O'Clock.
Passenger, uv Fast Mail Train on Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway 90 aboard on
arrival. Returning leave, Cedar Keys every
WEDNESDAY aud SATURDAY at A. NJ,
connecting with Fast Mail Train.
Passage fare savannah to Cedar KEYS $ll 80.
Round trip ST 80, including meals and berth
on steamer.
Tickets on sale at Bren's ticket office. Leve
& Alden's tourist Office. and at the passenger
depot Of the Savannah. Florida and Western
Railway.
Rates Of freight, with quick dispatch, same
as by other lines. \. L. RICE,
gent PeOule's Line
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
1mnortant To Mothers.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is
the only thing that mothers can rely upon
for their children. 1t corrects acidity of
the stomach, cures wind collie, regulates
the bowels, and gives rest, health and
comfort TO mother and child. During the
process of teething its value is incalcula-
BILE. 1t softens the gums, reduces infiam-
nation and allays pain, thereby giving
rest to the child and comfort to the mother.
% cents a bOttle,-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
Hi Ma 1Tended the Pants

Stephen Gaines, a colored youth, bot
Tie washer in one Of the many saloons
around the neighbOrhOod Of Price and
East Broad streets. lost his freedom yes
terday. He stole the pants Of the bar
keeper. and the usual signs pointed out
the appropriation. and Stephen was ar
rested last Saturday. and Yesterday was
presented 10 His Honor Judge Harden.
The boy told plain story Il IN Chinese:
be had only taken the pants home for his
mother 10 mend. and after the necessary
repairs had been made il was his inten-
ti0n 70 ask his friend. the barkeeper. for
them. and If the latter was not disposed 10
DE as genel Gus as b. KS are supposed
10 be.he would return them. and if he was
in the giving mood he would have a good
pair If pants for the first watermelon pic
mic. stephens ma mended the Unmen-
tiOnables. but "a constable took them and
the boy in charge. The Judge, as il were.
did not exactly catch on 10 Stephens
way Of getting spring clothing, and sent
him u the chain gang till next fall. when
stephen Will have an opportunity TO de-
wise plans for securing winter garments
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
State Specific Taxes.

SAVANNAH, April Q, 1883.
This Office is now open for the collection of
the following SPECIFIC TAXES for the year
1883, viz:
Upon Auctioneers.
Upon Pool, Billiard and Bagatelle Tables.
Upon Tenpin Alleys.
Upon Insurance Agents
Upon Travelling Vendors, using boats for
the purpose Of selling goods on the rivers
Upon all Lightning Rod Dealers.
Upon persons or firms who, as agents for
non residents, sell or offer for sale Pianos or
other Musical Instruments.
Upon Registered Dealers in Malt or Spiritu-
Gus liquors.
Upon all Dealers in Pistols. Revolvers, Dirks
or Bowie Knives.
JAS. J. MCGOWAN,
Tax Collector & &
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
A Success Always has Hosts of Imita-

tOFst
But the brains that cannot originate, very
often lack the ability to make the imita-
ton succeed. We hoist the banner with
out fear, and proclaim with the many hun
dreds who thronged Abrahams & Birn-
baum's mammoth establishment the past
few weeks, surprise and admiration at the
elegant selections of Mems, Youths and
Children's Clothing ever seen in the city.
We have no fear but that we will be fully
repaid for our efforts to please, for the
reason that we always give value for value
received, and remember, we give satisfac-
ton in every instance.
For this week we offer 800 Mems all
wool Business Suits, warranted not TO
fade, from So to SO; 800 Boys Suits, Il to
II years., 81 80 to IS; job lot Children's
suits, 3 to 8 years J, 50 20; 200 Children
Knee Pants, g to IL years }, CSC; immense
assortment of medium grades pants from
81 to SO. Our line of Cashmere and Diago-
nal suits are ''beauties," and we will sell
them low and reasonable. We ask you to
inspect our goods, you will be repaid for
yOilr trouble. ABRAHAMS & BIRNBAUM,
15S BroughtOn street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
The savannah Yacht CIub-The Spring
Regatta.

\ meeting Of the Savannah Yacht Club
was held in Mozart Hall at noon yester-
day to perfect arrangements for the an
nual spring regatta. No definite date or
place was determined upon, but the re-
gatta will either be held on the 9th or oath
Of next month. probably at ThunderbOlt.
though no location was fixed, il being left
TO a committee. consisting of Messrs. J
y. Johnson. J. W. Schley. r. b. Haber-
sham. ID. c. Bacon, II. VI. Demere, and
Commodore Hone. Among other busi-
ness, Captain W. W. Gordon was elected
10 a membership. The club is greatly i'm
proving its property by the erection Of
new buildings. The club house Is being
handsomely lifted up, and Will afford an
attractive resort for the members Of the
society and their quests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
gunrral 5nuffations.

HEIDT.-The relatives and friends Of pr;
and Mrs. Thos. p. Heidi are invited TO attend
the funeral Of their INFANT sos, from thelI
residence, southeast corner West BFoaa a ana
O'Clock.
MAXWELL.-The friends and acqualhl-
ance of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Maven aIs
respectfully invited to attend the funeIdal u
their infant daughter MARGARET. from their
residence. corner state and Houston Streets
THIS MORNING at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
SLOW Payment of specific Taxes.

Many dealers are dilatory in the pay
ment Of specific taxes required under the
state law. Those especially delinquent
are dealers in defensive weapons. includ-
ing bowie knives, pistols, etc. Tax Col
lector McGOwan reports that out Of 24O
liquor dealers who have officially regis
tered but forty have paid the required tax.
II is not only a matter Of convenience but
a necessity that the payments be more
prompt, 50 that the list may be completed
AT an early date.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
MYSTERIOUS D1sAPPEARANcE.
A Shopkeeper Neutrality-suspicious. OF
Foul PIay-His Brother and Nephew
Al. ns=a.raar IN the Nfnht.

A Shopkeeper Neutrality-suspicious. OF
Foul PIay-His Brother and NePhe"
Also Disappear in the Night
There is considerable excitement IN the
western part Of the city over the myste-
rious and fnexplicablc disappearance Of
German grocer named John ID. Renkln,
doing business al the foot Of Railroad
street opposite the Ogeechee canal bridge
Renkin had been carrying on a thriving
trade for some time. but Is said 10 have
been in III health, suffering from a
swollen leg. and was reported 70 have
1aff the city for CatOUsa Springs
Monday. 10th inst. His absence from
his place Of business was
noticed by nelghbOrs and customers
and the above statement was made by his
brother. Richard Renkin. and his nephew.
None Of his friends had heard him COM
plain Of III health. and his sudden de-
parture was commented upon as a curious
circumstance. The business was carried
on bv his brother and nephew. who had
been. employed a. clerks. until Yesterday
morning when the store was found
open as usual, but no one IN
attendance. This discovery was made by
q Mr.. J. 4. johnson. who occupies apart
ments in the same house. Ar examination
of the premises was made and the goods
found all right Nothing had been carried
away nor disturbed. and the store doors had
been unlocked and opened as II for the day.
Inquiry was made for the brother Of the
grocer and also his nephew. but neither
Of them could be found or anything learn
I'd of their whereabouts. Suspicious
were nj once aroused. and il was
-san currently reported that the par
ties were missing. and that there were
probabilities " foul play. Mr.. Johnson
and MS wife stated that some time during
sunday night they heard the noise Of
moving. "a trunk OF something Of the kind.
but nothing more was thought Of II until
the store was discovered open.
The missing man came 10 savannah
from California several years ago.and has
been reported doing successful business.
No reason has been assigned for his
mysterious disappearance. and there are
various suspicious Of foul play by the
people IN the neighbOrhOOd.
Yesterday Messrs. ii. Myers Il Bros,
y. b Reedy, Dan Talmage's son Il
Co.. Rieser * stern. Henry Solomon &
son. and other creditors issued attach
ments, and the premises are now in the
charge Of a constable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
At Estilps Under screven House.

Savannah Morning News, The Century
for May, Harold Brothers Morning News
Library No. ~, Spirit Of the Times,
American AgrIculturist, The Sportsman,
American Field, Forest and Stream,
The Judge, Peck's sun, Irish Ma
ton. Irish World. Boston Index, New
York Herald. World, Times, Tribune and
sun, Boston Herald, Philadelphia Times,
Baltimore sun, Chicago Tribune, Cincin-
natl Enquirer, Atlanta, Charleston and
Jacksonville dailies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24

There is some doubt about the haiIstones
having been quite so large, but as some
people said they were as large as potatoes
ANYHOW. il must have been a very severe
storm. 4 man WHO'S hit with many hail
stones will be badly bruised. It is sur
prising to see how quickly Perry Davis
Pain Killer will relieve the pain, even Of
the worst bruises.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
DR.. BEST, DENTIST,
Corner Congress and Whitaker Streets

Respectfully intimates that he is especially
prepared with all the latest American anu
European methods for sitting Artificial
Crowns on natural roots Of teeth. The opera
ton Is quite painless, and results are entirely
III -fn. -.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, clearly and
hOme-like appearance of apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among the most
prominent Of the South, which reflects
great credit on its manager, who leaves
nothing undone to enhance the comfort OF
its numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-04-24
~ ELEGANT REsTDENC
C, H. DORSETT, Auctioneer,

Win sell, in front of the Court House, on
TUESDAY, May LIST, 1888, during the usual
hours Of sale,
That elegant mansion situated upon the lot.
6Ox90 feet, more or less, on the northeast cor
ner OF Jones and Bull streets. The main
building contains fourteen rooms, large and
airy, with all of the modern cOnvenlenees.
The large outbuildiHg, frontlngen Bull street;
loft.
These Improvements are of the most sub
stantlal character and elegant nnlsh. Inc
location is the finest in the city. Terms can
be obtained by application TO the auetioneer.