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The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-07
Monopolizing Public Land.

There is gigantic evil spreading itself
over the West, South and Southwest. 1t
is the purchase of vast tracts of public
lands by British and Eastern capitalists.
For some time past public attention has
been called to the great land grabs and
frauds in Dakota territory by railroad
corporations and private speculators, but
the purchase ofvast areas by monopolists
in other localities seems to have awake
ned but little spirit of alarm. "An
English syndicate has purchased one
million six hundred thousand acres in
Texas, and a corresponding number of
acres in Colorado" is frequent item in
newspapers, but no protest is made
against it. In Florida an Englishman
has bought enough land to make two
or three English shires, in Colorado
English lords own extended domains,
and in Texas British and eastern
syndicates are laying out their capital to
an extent which will soon injure the
prospects of emigrants and immigrants
and retard the growth of that state. By
the treaty of annexation, Texas retained
her public lands for the benefit of the
people who should thereafter settle in
the state and for the support of her
schools. The other day Gen. Mcclellan,
as the agent of an eastern syndicate, was
in Texas prospecting, for body of those
capitalists, and British agencies of the
kind are common. The Federal govern
ment cannot prevent Texas from parting
with great areas of her lands to mo-
nopolists, but it is otherwise in other
states and in the territories. AS things
now 60, not only Texas but Colorado
and in fact, the entire west, will be
literally in the grasp of corporations,
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-07

foreign and domestic. Not only are evast
tarcts of rich and productive land bought
up by these capitalists, but vast tracts
of grazing land also. The former evil is
bad enough now, but when the latter
shall grow to huge proportions, .he
British lords and untitled British syn
dicate cormorants, aided by eastern cap
italistic land owners, will be enabled to
put the price ofland at figures that suit
their spirit of greed. Already capitalists
make corners in that branch of specula-
tion, and when the grazing lands Of
Texas and the west chiefly pass into
their hands the villainy will become
enormous, and the suffering of the peo-
pie become outrageous. The public
Lands Of the country are SO rapidly pass
| ing into the hands of a few monopolists
that, unless the evil is checked soon, the
near future will bring mountains of
curses on the government which allows
the people to be robbed by the British
and eastern corporations. The children
of the present generatio n will ask ::
"Why were we not protected in our
rights of individual citizenship by the
federal government, and why are we
compelled to be tenants of monopnlists?"
The end will be landlord and tenant
struggle, such as is now shaking the
British island, and which promises to
grow in insular and continental localities
to an extent equal to the present agitation
in Ireland. Power in America is going
with appalling rapidity into the hands
of few persons and corporations. The
revulsion must at some time be terrible.
The democratic party, which claims to
be the party of the people, has the rare
opportunity of protecting their interests
and rights in the public lands. If an
issue is made On the question and against
the monopolists, the people will appre-
ciate it. But are there any statesmen
wide awake enough on this important
subject? The next year will determine.
New York Mercury.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-07

ALL the latest styles in mems and
boys stltf, soft and straw hats can be
found at 7. s. Clayton's, $40 and 37Os
Lawrence street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

Cardigan Jackets, for Office Use'
and regular made, at La FAIRS. Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
PROTECTION OF WHARF PROP
ERTN.
Initiatorr Measures Taken for the on

InitiatOry Measures Taken for the Ut
lanization of the Savannah, Florida
and western Wharf Police
The Savannah. Florida and Western
Railway Company has taken initiatory
measures for the organization Of ponce
force 10 guard property on its wharVes
east Of the city. The details Of the pan
have not been fully decided upon. Inc
probable cost Of unifoTmlng ana equip
mo the men Is at present under eonsld-
e-stirr me stvle Of uniform and the
character Of the equipment not having
been determined. The Ocean steamship
Cnmuanv's police Of IS men and ser
reauts. organized about Is months
ago and placed under the COM
maud Of General Anderson, has
given complete satisfaction 70 that COM
Dauv. and has been instrumental IN saw
ing a large amount Of property, the
reports showing that each O1hcer, during
the first wear. made thirty arrests OF
thieves who were in the act OF stealing
property on the steamship cOmpany's
wharf. The number Of these arrests
was greatly in excess Of the number
reported for any corresponding time
previously. and hence il Is inferred
that the amount Of property stoIeh
prpviOus 10 the organization OF
are uniformed and paid by the Ocean
Steamship Company. and. while on DUTY,
visited every half-hOur day and night by
an inspecting officer. Any Of the men
who should be caught mapping" would
have 70 report to Gen. Anderson. This
force also acts as fire organization.
Every man is numbered, like men work
iug piece Of artillery, and in time OF IRE
knows his position and acts accordingly.
This force Of police will probably
Ice increased as the interests OF the
company may require, and now 1t not only
protects property at the wharyes but at
the naval stores yard on that side Of the
citv. The working Of the system has
shown that there j. a reciprocity OF inter
est between it and the system that IS
maintained by the city and President
RaOul. and the officers Of the steamship
company say that they would not see 1t
abandoned if it cost twice as much as
now 10 maintain.
The working Of the system is understood
and appreciated by the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway Company, who have
made inquiries relative to it, and hence 1t
Is probable a similar one, differing per-
haps in some details, will shortly be COM
pletely organized and maintained by that
CORPORATION.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

uupt Lodge No. y. 1. O. o. f., will
us. tonight 30 o'clock.
Iae grand jury of the City Court will
rt.t ttfS afternoon az 4 o'clock.
Erathltel Lodge No. Il. T. \. NJ, will
HH.l 81 REGULAR communication tonight.
Tdrcc arrests were made 10y the police
Yesterday and last night up 10 IL o clock.
\ special meeting Of German Fire Com
r1uv No. lo viii De held tonight at )
u-cln.k.
THr name of woman was reported yes
t.rlay ty the police for throwing garbage
iu fhe ~lreet.
Ta.ua viii Dee a regular meeting n
H-luel -. Catholic knights Of America.
discovering.
Zoo Ciiy Court will meet this afternoon
$40 o'C}uck Tor the consideration Of cases
ol the civil docket.
The pilot boat Sprite will come of the
uays az Jones yard to-day, after having
DEER bottom painted.
~uuerutendent >human. of the CuyIer
swamp canal. Is making rapid progress
with the work since he took charge Of it.
The Workingmen's Union Association
win meet at their hall at , O'Clock this
afternoon to attend the funeral OF their
iare member sandy Gordon.
ia, Executive Council Of the Citizens
Sanitary Association. which was called
f1 meet st Metropolitan Hall last night.
dii Eot transact any business, no quorum
being present.
Tine trustees for the purchasers Of Ogle-
Thorpe Barracks organized Yesterday by
rlectinE Capt. ID. q. Purse Chairman.
capt. ". ". Gordon Vice Chairman. and
Nai. A. l.. Hartridge Secretary.
Fletcher L0weTy. confined in Chatham
county isil under sentence TO be hung.
has been notified Of stay Of execution
until hi. ease shall have been reviewed
ON an appeal that has been taken 10 the
supreme Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
The .'MutuaI' Interest Of Gas Con-
sumers and Gas Companies.
OFFIcE MrruAL GAs COMPANY.

SAVANNAH. NOV. 10, 1881
When patronage of thirty years fails to
show gas consumers any mutually of interest
felt or exhibited for them by the Savannah
Gas Company, they will naturally suspect the
genuineness of that manifested now, and look
below the surface to find reason for its sudden
development.
The existence of another company furnishes
the desired solution. The anxiety expressed
to have persons now supplied with services
avoid breaking up of pavemcnts, yards ana
gardens. would be better appreciated dld not
these persons feel they had been driven TO
this temporary Inconvenience by mat same
Company's arbitrary and oppressive treat
ment when no relief was nigh; moreover, II
"old and defective services" are replaced, as
offered this "breaking up of yards ana
gardens will be required anyway; hence
consumers will feel that this solicltude for
their comfort and convenience is very much
akin to that of the hungry fox for the fat
goose ON which it has been accustomed TO
feast As to poisonous substances found
in oil and water gas" the MUTUAL COMPANY
would say that when it offers this people an
illuminating agent any more dangerous than
Coal Gas, it will be thankful to have them
appraised of it; but you will be requested TO
examine other evidence than that furnished
by Coal Gas MonopOlies, and accept other
methods for protection against 1t than those
recently sought to be inflicted upon you by
them through the Georgia Legislature.
While the consumption of Water Gas goes
on with increasing volume in the cities Of
New York, Brooklyn, Baltimore, PIttsburg,
Chicago. st. Louis. San Francisco, New
Orleans. Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland and
innumerable other towns and cities through
out the country, savannah may feel secure in
receiving it from the same process of manu-
facture.
From motives of protection with many
gas consumers in this city, they pledged them
selves to patronize another company-since
they felt the risk Of poisoning from Water
Gas would be no greater than was their exist
ing danger of starving from excessive gas
bills. Relying upon these pledges, the new
Company organized, and. after a very large
outlay Of capital here, will fulfill every
promise made in its behalf. 1t will supply
gas CHEAPER than ever before offered in Sayan-
nah. and pledges itself not to advance on
those prices during a specified period. The
quality will also be purer, more brilliant, and
and eg1sqIItJ as safe as that HO6c in use: and
when it fails on a fair trial, to meet cOmpe-
tition in either prices or quality. consumers
will not be asked or expected to patrOnize 1t.
This announcement is made once for all, that
none of those who solicited the organization
Of the new Company, and promised it patro-
mage. may be deferred from fulfilling their
agreement with it through the specious
promises of the old Company, whose tender
soictude for gas consumers in the past Is evil
dence of what it would do in the future were
competition removed
4 THOMPSON Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
Truit, CTR.

= OA$s
TO BE
Or not to begin to save money
For YOUR future maintenance.
That is the interrogation point
That frets itself away on your
Careworn and anxious countenances.
Whether it's more sagaciOus in you
To handle poor goods at high prices,
Or by patronizing the Only Depot,
Get the best at bottom prices
IT'S earnestly to be hoped that
Ere another moon shall have
Taken the place of the electric light
You will hasten to the Only Depot
And purchase Currants, Prunes, Dates,
Raisins. Figs in kegs, in layers and ovals;
Likewise Dried Peaches, Apples, Nuts;
As also New Walnuts, Malaga Grapes.
The useful Lemon ana luscious Orange,
The ROSY checked Ben Davis and Baldwin
Apple;
Cocoanuts whose milk is evident,
Citron. Vegetables, Catawba and Isabella
Grapes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
Inc Loni.e Kinc Drinking Fountain.

Editor Morning NetrS: As subscriber
to your paper shall claim voice in your
columns and call the attention of the city
authorities TO the sad state of negligence
which the drinking fountain on st. Julian
street. near West Broad, has fallen into.
As | understand. this monument was
erected by the Louise King Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for
furnishing the thirsty and faithful equines
with an abundant supply of pure and
sparkling water. But | think il Louise
King could only look at the filth which
has accumulated in the bottom and on the
sides of that fountain, she would consider
there was but little benevolence in the act,
insOmuch as the animals that are regu-
larry watered there are certainly more or
less apt to diseases, for what Is more con-
ducive to the thousand ills that horse
flesh is heir TO than impure water for
drinking purposes:
4 little, feeble stream, from the top,
trickles down the Shiny, fungi sides of an
image and falls into the basin below,
which BY morning is full and ready for the
several hundred frOthy SHOUTS that are
thrust into it during the day. As the eve
ming approaches itbecOmes nearly empty,
and those unfortunate animals that par
take of the water when close to the bot
tom are the ones that imbibe the germs of
disease.
What the fountain needs in the first
place is cleaning out; then it needs dis
charge pipe, screened at the mark of high
water, in the fountain, and connected
with sewerage. and il needs more force
on the supply, so that there will be a cir
culatiOn or a passing Of water in the basin
that may aid to keep pure water always
in place Of what is now mass Of stagna-
ton.
With the expenditure of few dollars
the city if the city has charge of it may
make this an appreciated cenOtaph to the
noble patroness, and blessing to the
cause for which it was erected.
CITIZEN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
NIUSEMESTS.
The Black Dwarf Combination.

The Black Dwarf Combination.
The Black Dwarf Combination was vel
coined by one Of the largest houses Of the
season at the Theatre last night. About
every seat in the parquette and dress CIR
Gle was taken, and the galleries appeared
to be fully as well patrOnized. There was
a sort OF story running through the per-
formance, but it was not sufficiently pro-
minent TO he interesting or
to attract attention. 1t served
as the means of introducing several spec
tacular scenes and a number Of special
ties Of considerable merit. The first and
second acts were rather cOldly received,
but in the third act the house responded
promptly and cordially to the efforts
of Master frankie Jones, Miss Mel
lie Brooks. the Suydam Brothers
and the AmaZOmans IN their Ia
nous drill. Master Jones Is a
sort Of youthful prodigy. He was several
times recalled. and acquitted himself with
great credit. The performance on the ira
peze bv the Suydam Brothers could not
very well be improved upon. Miss Nellie
Brooks made a decided "hit' in her negro
song. The ballet was fair and some Of
the scenes of the spectacular part OF the
performance We're highly appreciated.
The ausformatiOn scene especially, IN
the last act, was greeted with applause.
The BLACK Dwarf Combination afford
very agreeable evenings entertainment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
CathoIie Knights Of America.
German Fire Company NJ
Surrial 2Iotirra.
Sarannah Gas Light Company.

SAyANNNAH. GA, Nov. Is. 1883.
With a view TO the mutual interests of gas
consumers and. this company, and to avoid the
useless breaking up of patyements, SIDE
walks, yards and gardens of persons whose
houses are now supplied with gas, through
established pipes and meters, notice Is hereby
given to all consumers, who may be contem-
plating a change in their source OF supply.
that this company will continue to provide us
old patrons, and any new ones, on the 1olloW-
ing terms. viz:
i. The Company will, as heretofore, furnish
each consumer with gas. essentially free from
smoke and all poisonous substances 1ounu IN
oil and water gas, at as low price, or lower,
than anv offered him in Savannah.
II. Old and defective Services VIII be re-
placed without cost, and connections VIII be
made with street mains, for new customers,
free of charge.
III. As heretofore, new gas burners VIII be
furnished when needed, free of charge
". Coke will be sold to customers at the
low price of six cents per bushel, ana Coal
Tar at minimum rates.
V. viii light our streets on the most faVor-
able terms; that is, at rate per lamp that
will leave no margin for profit to the Com
Dany. . .,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

The new plr.or Restaurant, W. Il. Fer
-..l. proprietor. opened on Tuesday al No.
-re R-a-ltou street, is worthy Of the
ns.-. Taa place l. elegantly fitted up
5,... handsome carpets and new silver
and tafI- ware throughout. and with the
latest and most practicable Improvements
lr ta. cuisine. The proprietor is an old
anil experienced caterer. and is well
known rr the savannah public in that
capacity.
IT'D. r-q restaurant Is centrally located,
anil with every convenience IN arrange
r..r-. corresponds in all IFS features with
Restaurants in the leading cities u the
North I'm addition % the handsome
f.r. .lr- % the place. and the elegance
." rla table -ervicc- corps 81 eX-
--.r-.I walters viii be IN at
r.rs.r-. ui-ht and day, and
patrons VIII Doe served promptly. In the
r..r part nf the main dining hall are ar
ranged fables for the accommodation OF
regular Ha1Tdcr-. the total seating ca
Uf.str being about seventy. \ special
feature Il the restaurant j. its cOnven-
I.u-. far ladies. for whose accommGda-
o. 1 ARRANGEMENTS have been made.
Do Is tine intention of the proprietor
t. make the parlor place that
VIII mtef the requirements OF caVahnah ;
t~f people. Its cuisine department can
hardly he eNcelIed and the public are
already heEinuiuE 10 recognize the TACT
.- rE-5r liberal patronage
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

Judge Adams returned TO the city yes
terday.
BIZ. stiles and wife, New York; c. f.
Beileand wife. Paris: u. II. Gray. Illinois,
are stopping az the Marshall House.
Hon. +. -. DuBignOn. with his family,
left the city for Savannah last Wednesday
afternoon. which city will be his future
home. We part with him reluctantly.
He had endeared himself to our people.
not aloEe by his talents and professional
ability. but by his personal and social ac-
comnIisnments. Our city no less than
orr society loses. in the removal Of Judge
puBirnun. a true friend. a safe counsellor
and a conservative leader, and our section
4 brilliant ornament. That he will be an
honor 10 the city Of his adoption, and de-
s-rva as he viii receive, its confidence
and its hOnOrs, We cannot for a moment
.sonht- To him and his family We extend
4 feeling farewell, accompanied with our
I,est wishes for their health, prosperity
ana happiness illedgeUtlle Union and
III. DuBignon has located permanently
n this city. and has his office at lis
Bryan street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

People of good appearance are never
objected to by first class hotels, and our
projected palace will be no exception to
this general rule.
The projectors will probably decide
on a name for the new caravansary
very shortly, and it is very proba-
bic that it will be christened the
MITCHELL HOUSE, in honor OF simon
Mitchell. the noted Clothier, who has been
perhaps the most instrumental man i'll
the CITY In making our citizens a lretl qP-
pearind people through the medium OF his
fine clothing Clothing may not make the
man. but it lays a mighty solid basis Tor
mans progress through life. Good Ct0W-
ina does this, not shoddY odds and ends oil
misshapen and insisting garments.
Mitchell is asking no fancy prices, Dut
guarantees prices as low as anybody can
sell his STYLES Of Mems, Youths and Boys
Clothing at. A Merchant Tailor can't ut
YOU any better than he can, and all ne
asks is a call and inspection. MltchelFs
line of Neckwear, Underwear, Hats, etc.
is superb in attractiveness. Look Tor the
sign of the GOLDEN ARM, at 1873 BrouSh-
ton street, and follow its index finger, and
YOU are at Simon MilchelPs.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
A. EstiII,s News Depot.

Savannah MORNING News, Savannah
WEEKLY NEWS, The Season for Decem-
Der. Swinton's Story Teller, Leslie's
Monthly for December, The Drummer,
Texas Siftings, weekly and daily German
papers. Rand McNally's Railroad Guide,
Life. Harper's Weekly, Puck, New York
Ledger, New York Weekly Saturday
Night. Fireside Companion. Family Story
PAPER. Chimney Corner, Chicago Daily
News, Atlanta Constitution. Charleston
News and Courier Boston Herald, Phila-
delphia Press, Cincinnati Enquirer, New
York World, New York Herald, Times,
Tribune. sun, Truth, Graphic, Augusta
Chronicle and Constitutionalist, Balti-
more sun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

Fine Canton Flannel Drawers,
at IS per dozen, at La Far's.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

Undressed Kid Gloves.
A fine assortment, at La Far's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22

change, and he was in favor OF ordering
it at once, that uniform standard might
be secured.
Alderman Wells opposed the resolution.
He believed that instead OF the ne"
standard being generally adopted Ine
country in time would 90 Dack 10 Ihe olu
system. The resolution, he understood,
had been introduced at the instance OF
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail
way. and for their convenience. lie
failed to see why the city
should reyOlutiOnize its time Tor
The accommodation of any railroad cor
poration which did not directly contribute
a penny in the city's interest.
At the conclusion of an animated as
cussion the vote was taken upon the
passage of the resolution, and resulted 10
follows:
Yeas-Aldermen Green, Nell, Minis,
Nichols. Wider.
Navs-Aldermen Hamilton, Thomas,
HanleY, O'COnnOr, Derst, Wells, hahlet
-.
The resolution was declared lost.
HUTCHINsoN's ISLAND.
Two bids for the lease of Hutchinson
Island by A. Oemler and W. Barh"eII
were read by the Clerk.
After lengthy discussion the Couhcli
decided that the security TO the city anu
the term OF tease. Win obACA ASNNN'-O~
the nronositions. were unsatisfactory, and
fine matter was referred back to the CON-
mittee on Dry Culture for the
purpose of advertising for new
bids, the city to undertake ing
care of the dams and embankments, and
the property to be rented for a stated in
come to one or more parties.
A resolution directing the carrying out
of the recommendation Ofthe special COM
mittee on water supply was passed.
A resolution authorizing the pur-
chase Of typewriter for the
use of the Clerk of Council
was referred to the Committee on Finance
with power to act.
Council adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
JUVENILE TEMPLARs.
Installation of omeers for the Ensuing
Term.

Installation of Oficers for the Ensuing
Term.
The following officers Of Forest City
Temple Of Juvenile Templars were in
stalled last night TO serve for the ensuing
term.
Superintendent X. r. BoOz.
Assistant S.-Mrs. Emma YOkum.
VIC. T.-Chas. f. Wakefield, Jr.
Wv. T.-Mamie McAleer.
Chaplain-Ida Boone.
r. S.-Emma J. SOllee.
F. S.-Susie Elkins.
TTeasurer-JOsie Strate.
Marshal-LOuis Hartford.
/. S.-Willie BOOz.
q. Sired lOkum.
Assistant S.-Lillian Elkins.
ID. M.-Ada N0kum.
II. II. S.-MOllie BOOZ.
/. II. S.-Marie Hetterich.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-22
The seturning 9errs,

Index To New Advertisements
Nesting 81 German Fire Company.
Na.rfn- 81 Zarubbabel Lodge.
Meeting Of Haupt Lodge.
Wrrkinzmeu's Union Association.
Catholic knights Of America.
Dress goods az GeTmaine's
FerrelIs ParlCr Restaurant
Chatham county citation
observation-disclosures. Hall & Co.
Savannah Skating Rink.
Dissolution Taylor & Taylor
B-eI. etc.-J0hu Cunningham.
ClothiuE-B- Il. Levy & Bro.
Auction o. drummers' samples
Rooms for rent.
car load Of apples al auction.
Furniture az auction
Pool selling On the races.
Setter pup lost or stolen
stable Ter rent
Trg5---srv brick dwelling for rent.