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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30
american Lawyers.

The London Times says about Amer
lean lawyers: ca In no country in the
world, said Burke, fully century ago,
with reference to America, is law 50
general study and this remark still
holds good. Law is. and always has
been, regarded there as road leading
to all greatness. Usually about two
thirds of the members of Congress are
lawyers. They swarm in journalism.
They become railroad men or great
financiers. They pull the wires, ORGAN
ize parties, and play political part al
together out of proportion to that when
belongs to the same class here. Snr
lawyers, even the greatest OF them, nave
rarely had more than secondary
position in politics. On the other hand,
from Hamilton's time to our own, the
same class in the United States has al.
ways been in the very front rank q
party warfare. 1t is, moreover, mach
more numerous class than with u.s. we
have, to be sure, no lack Of lawyers, bus
an average American town viii coutaIn
three times as many members OF snS
profession as an English town Of esusl
size. American lawyers might CLAIM
with considerable cogency that they aaa
cultivated not merely the graces q
their profession more assiduously tnan
the English bar, but that they were &C.
customed to look at new legal questions
raised bv the circumstances OF modern
society with q, freedom and breadth o.
view which is very rare here.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30
For Young Readers.
BABY GRoRING.

Baby is only one year old,
Fair and sweet as daffodilly;
Hair as bright as the crinkled gold
Hid i'll the heart of a water-lily.
Baby is only two years old,
Tongue like piping bob o. lincoln,
Trills more songs than can eer be told,
Or ever birdie would dare to think on.
Baby Is only - who's been stealing
Out my arms and off my knee
My baby? The gypsy years came kneellng,
And stole my baby away from me.
lima r. Burrlltdm. In Chicago Advance.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30
Professor Kinp. tbe balloon;st :

Professor King, the balloonist, as
cended at Cleveland recently in COM
pany with A. D. Davis, of Chicago,
and Rose Kennedy, of Springfield, H.,
who were married in the balloon, and
made a wedding trip in the clouds,
landing few miles from the city
Chicago journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30

All You is the prettiest Chinese girl
ever brought to America. She was one
OF the wonders of San Franciseo's Chi
nese quarter, and as such was pointed
out to all tourists. One of these, sd
Englishman, has fallen in love with and
married her.-N Y. Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30

Advice for the season: Keep dog
chained up and he will not run mad =
N. q. Rtayuae,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30

David Brown, o colored man. has
been the messenger Of the Philadelphia
Board Of Health forty years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-08-30

-Mauch Chunk is pronounced MOCK
Chunk, Tucson is Toos n, and Manltopa
is Manneytobah-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

The Old PrOVerb-A stitch in Time Saves
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
ALLEGED DEFALCATIoN.
RumOred Deficiency in the City Treas
ury-An OfficiaI Investigation i'm

RumOred Deficiency in the City Treas
ury-An Ofieial Investigation in
Progress.
During the past week rumOrs OF an IN
vestigation Of the affairs OF one OF the city
offices have been current. The matter
was, however, kept so quiet that 1t was
deemed no more than one of the stories
that so frequently originate from some
trifling circumstance. The report yes
terday that there was a deficit in the city
treasury and that an official investigation
was already in progress created sensa-
tion Ii would appear that the matter
has been known for some time by those in
authority. and an investigation has been
going on under the direction of the FL
nance Committee Of the City Council the
Chairman of that committee having been
virtually. since these developments, super
vising the city treasury department.
4 reporter Of the NEWS called at the
Treasurer's office in the Exchange last
night Tor the purpose 81 ascertalnlhe the
basis for the report. The eXchequer was.
however, represented only by the clerks
Of the department. and the reporter was
referred to Mr.. George c. Freeman, Chair
man of the Finance Committee. MI.
Freeman was found at his residence on
CASTOR street. and on being asked for a
statement in regard 10 the reported 'lrreg-
ularitieS." declined Ia say anything about
the matter further than that he was IN
charge of the treasury by authority oi
the Finance Committee.
An interview was accorded by other
members Of the committee and the trouble
was definitely located. some time in Au-
gust. il appears, rumOrs of irregularltN IN
the management Of the city funds reached
the ears Of the committee. and on becOm-
ing convinced of the gravity OF the rumors,
an official investigation of the treasury
department was ordered, and begun by
an expert some time in October. The re-
report is now virtually complete. and the
matter will shortly be brought before the
Council. Who the detaulteT is Is not
stated. but of course tie Treasurer, Mr.
James F.. Cope. is responsible.
The extent of the irregularities or
shortage is as yet unknown, but il is esti-
mated by some as high as $4,000. These
figures. however, it il said, are much too
high. and that the bond Of the Treasurer
will more than cover any loss. 1t Is be-
lieved the defalcatiOn has been going on
for some time. but owing 10 the issue
of new bonds by the city in 1879,
and the difficulty in tracing the
accounts prior to the date of their issue,
il is impossible To determine the period OF
the irregularity. tIhe trouble seems 10 DC
with the coupons, which, on being exam
ined IN the Finance Committee in
their annual report to the Council
were not cancelled, but returned to the
Treasurer. 1t is believed these coupons
have been presented and paid second time
not being recognized by the committee
( An opportunity to explain the matter
I in question has been asked by Mr.. Cope
and will be afforded before the report o
the expert is made public. An early
statement of the results of the investiga
tion is due the public as well As the Treas
& urer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
LEES BIRTHDAY.
\ Quiet Observance in savannah.

4 Quiet Observance i'm Savannah.
The anniversary of the birth Of General
Lee Yesterday was quietly celebrated in
savannah. owing, no doubt, to the in
clemencY Of the weather. The parade Of
the Savannah Volunteer Guards Battal-
ion, announced to take place, was
postponed. and an order issued for
the corps 10 assemble on Monday
at O'Clock p. m, when
the parade will occur. The only military
display was by the Savannah Cadets, who
assembled at their aTmOry at O'Clock.
under command of Capt. III. VI. Branch,
and marched through the prin-
cipal streets To- the Park
extension. where "A drill was held and a
salute Of three vOlley swas fired. TheCanets
comprise one Of the first military COM
panies of the South and the best drilled
in the State, having taken the first prize
at the State contest at Macon several
years ago.
In the evening, entertainments were
given bV several Of the companies at their
respective armOries, and general cOnvivi-
ality and good feeling prevailed. The hop
by the savannah Volunteer Guards at
Masonic Temple was one Of the most bril-
liant and successful ever given by that
DOUular organization,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
SpErial a1nttrrG.


We have on exhibition and sale the largest
collection of WORKS OF ART ever shown in
this city. The collection comprises all OF the
Madonnas of Raphael, COrreggio, Tadema,
Faed's and others of no less note, together
with all Of the POPULAR PICTURES of the
day. The process OF making these celebrated
works of art, which is acknowledged by both
press ana public TO be the wonder Of the Mn.
century. can be seen every day until next
WEDNESDAY EVENING, at our store The
work is shown by the owners and inventors,
Jas X. Osgood & Co., of Boston. Mass. Don,
fail to see lie Pages celebrated Joan OF
ARC" the greatest historical and one OF the
most valuable pictures in America.
We have also on hand large assortment OF
fine and medium grades of MOULDINGS,
which We will make up to order at the most
reasonable prices. Our stock Of Artists Ma
terials comprises everything used by oil and
water color artists. We have also iull line
of ROGERS GROUPS, which we Will sell at
list prices. THE SAVANNAH ART COM
PANY, "A Bull street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

Fine Dress shirts, Unlaundried,
For 81, all sizes, at LaFar' s.-Adr.
Appel Bros, Clothiers, 1863 Congress
street.-AdC.
Latest Hats at Appel Bros, ClOthiers'
Buggy Robes, Travelling wraps,
Nalises and Satchels, at LaFar' s.-Adr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
nIatters md Things IaeonieaIIy Noted.

Matters and Things lacOnicaiif Noteu'
The savannah Volunteer Guards Bat
TALON will parade on Monday.
The box sheet for the Frederick Warde
Theatrical Combination will open at
Bren's al $3.50 o'clock this morning.
The members of the Chatham Artillery
participated in the festivities OF an m
formal collation. at their armOry last
evening.
Bv especial request the opera '-MascOtte"
will be substituted for Patience" at the
matinee by the German Company this
afternoon.
The steamers by the inland route from
Florida did not arrive yesterday ON az
count Of delays Occasioned by the heavy
fDgs which prevailed.
The heavy fOg on the river and AT
Tybee yesterday prevented the steamship
VIM. Crane and several other sailing YES
sells from getting To sea.
\ regular election for First and Second
LieutenantS of Company \. Savannah
Volunteer Guards. will be held at the
Guards armOry next Friday afternoon.
In consequence of the indispOsitiOn of
the pastor. there will be no service IN the
Evangelical Lutheran Church tomorrow.
SUNDAY school will De- held as usual al
$3.50 O'Clock p. M
Two criminal cases were before the
Mayor yesterday for disposition. one Tor
drunkenness and disOrderlV conduct was
fined So or ten days; the other, "A SUSPECT
GUS character. was held subject TO war
rant.
4 telegram received from New York
Yesterday announced the shipment there
Of the material for the electric light towers
on board the steamship ChattahOOchee.
which will arrive at this port on Tues
dav. Ii TO further delays occur the light
L.. Gr-rE Thursday mTfrlf
There will be a meeting of the ENecU-
tive Council of the Citizens Sanitary A.
sOciatiou on Monday evening. at Metro
pOlitan Hall. As this meetin" VIII have
10 prepare business for the annual meet
ing OF the association. IL i very necessary
that members of the council bear II IN
mind.
The obsequieS Of the late .. J. Strasser
took place Yesterday afternoon. from the
Evangelical Lutheran Church. and were
attended 10y the relatives and friends Of
the deceased and the members Of Ieuto-
mia Lodge No. =. Knights Of Pythias. The
remains were inferred i'm Laurel Grove
Cemetery.
At Louisville. KY pools were sold
on Wednesdays races al IenbrOeck
Course. as follows: First race. mile
heats: Helen Wallace $50. Bonnie Castle
Sic. second race. one and One-halt miles:
Duke of Montahlan $50, Palmetto $50.
Third race. mile heats: Lady Dean 500.
Rnderick Dhu SO.
Mr.. Thomas r. kinnee. formerly an ap
prentice M the Millar Machine Works.
and who az the beginning Of the war join
ell the artillery service and served faith
fully until the surrender of General Lee.
and then took Horace Greeley's advice
and went West has returned To savannah
ON "a visit. after an absence of eighteen
wears.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

Yesterday afternoon the members of the
Republican Blues assembled at their ar
mory. corner Of BrouShton ami Whitaker
streets in response to an invitation by
Hon. Philip VI. Russell. ST., To a collation.
i'm celebration Of the 50th anniversary Of
ais membership in the organization.
The armory was appropriately decorated.
and a table extending nearly the full
length Of the hall was loaded with all the
-ub-tantialS and deiicacies of the season.
Captain GEORGE \. Mercer. commanded Of
the Blues. vas unfortunately absent.
having been detained i'm Atlanta
before the state supreme Court,
Lut his seat was worthily
filled. and the festivities We're continued
utii "a late hour under the direction of the
other officers of the command. First
Lieutenant ". ID. Dixon presiding at
tue head of the table. \ number
nf leading citizens occupied seats
az the festive board. and the
affair was one Of the most successful ever
given the organization. The command
appreciated the compliment extend
"a JOS Mr. Russell. and not
only warmly applauded him, but
took him 10y Hank movement.
After the officers and members of
tho company had acknowledged the hOncrs
paid them by Judge Russell. he in turn
was taken py surprise. y committee had
arranged a handsome gift IN the
shane Of gold medal about the
size Of a twenty dollar gold
niece. ON one side of which was the follow
ing inscription:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

Why. all the bargains offered are nothing
compared to the bargains in clothing
offered by the " Famous" Have you ever
heard ola good. strong mans OvercOat for
81 80. and a good so chinchilla Overcoat
for 81: Handsome SIS oyercoats for $40,
so OvercOats for SIS. In mems and boys
suits the same reduction is made. Even
if YOU don't need clothing just at present
it viii pay you to supply yourself for flu
ture use at the Famous New York Cloth
ing House, 140 Congress street.-The.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
Ia MASCOTTE.

The Performance by the German Com
pany at the Theatre Last Night.
The popular and spirited opera, MAS
COTE" was given a clever presentation at
the Theatre last night before one Of the
largest and most fashionable audiences
OF the season. The performance varied
materially from that of other companies,
and was more in Keeping with
the character of the opera.
Signor Tagliapetra, the well known
lyric artist. whose appearance in
savannah i always greeted with enthu-
siasm. gave surprisingly good perform
ance Of "PippO," singing it incOmparably
better than il was ever before sung on the
Savannah stage. and was repeatedly en-
cOred. Miss Emma Carson a. ''Bettina"
was fayOrably received, her singing i'm the
'.GObble" song being heartily applauded.
The leading characters of the opera were
all well taken, and were acceptably sung.
The support i good and the chorus above
the average.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
Burglar Alarm 60.
BURGLARY.


To tie Business Men Of SqcdnadA:
TNHE BURGLAR ALARM COMPANY calls
to the fact that they are prepared TO protect
property from burglary by their Electric
Burglar Alarm system. And. in addition.
they have Special Police, who visit the prem
ises of all subscribers every hour during the
night. For this service they charge 81 90 per
week. Persons wishing the protection can
leave their orders with
SAMUEL p. HAMILTON,
President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

The German Fusiliers have received
from the Sesqui-Centennial committee OF
savannah an invitation to take part in the
celebration Of the 10th anniversary OF the
standing of OglethOrpe-" The delegation
from Charleston will be under the CONF
,nand of Cant. Schachte, two Lieutenants
and two SeTgeants. and will be composed
If fwentv-four men. The German Band
win accompany the delegation 10 Savan-
nah. The company will leave Charleston
on SUNDAY. February nth. at 3:iS p. m,
and will arrive in Savannah 81 O'Clock
that evening. The Fusiliers expect TO
make their visit to the Forest City one Of
nIeassut recolleetiOns, and anticipate a
happy reunion with the military OF their
neiG6boring CITY. Savannah. 3 reporter
~ the ZeifiIng will attend the celebration.
.-.Nelrs and Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
The ..Pirates,. at the Theatre To- Might.

The PIRATES at the Theatre NlSht.
The German Company will present the
opera PIRATES of Penzance'' at the The
atre tonight. The NeicS aud Courier says
of the performance in Charleston on
Thursday night:
The opera was rendered i'm such a man.
ner as to give everybody very sincere salts
faction. Ii was smooth and pleasing
throughout. and several of the best known
numbers were encOred. \ lack of conf
dence on the part Of some of the solo sing
erS prevented them. at times, from doing
Justice To themselves, but this is due prob
ably To the fact that the company has only
PLAYED The Pirates four or five times.
Miss Carson. who played Mabel de-
lighted every one. singing throughout the
opera with an unaffected grace which
made her vocal efforts particularly charm
ing. Between the first and second acts
SignOr Tagliapeitra sang The Palm in a
superb manner, and was yOciferOusly en-
cOred. 1t was hard to tell which to admire
the mOre-the splendid quality Of his voice
or the thoroughly artistic method of his
singing
BY special request the opera Of the
''MaScOtte' will he presented at the matt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

In consequence Of the heavy rains and
bad condition Of the track. the Jockey
Club races announced To take place to-
dav have been postponed until further
notice. An announcement Of the date Of
the race when arranged, with programme.
viii aDpear I'm the NEWS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
sifrrfinna.
Savannah volunteer Guards Battalion

HEADQU ARTEBs
SAVANNAH VOLUNTEER ct ARDS BATTALION
SAVANNAH. Jan. 10. 1888. ,
General order No Z.
On account of the Indictment weather, Gen
eral Order No. 3. ordering parade oil the
Corps this afternoon, is hereby revoked.
The Corps Is hereby ordered TO assemble at
the Arsenal on MONDAY NENT, 22d inst, at
3 O'Clock P. NJ. fully uniformed, armed ana
equipped, for parade in celebration of the
birthday of Gen. r. f. LEE.
By order of
Lieut.. Colonel WIN. GARRARD,
Commanding.
WIN p HITTER Adiutant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

For this week only | will offer special
inducements in millinery goods, trim
med hats and bonnets. ribbons, feathers,
French flowers. etc. Special offerings in
black cashmeres, black silks. hosiery,
gloves. corsets and real laces. The assOrt-
ment has been rerlenished, to which |
call special attention. Ladies' and gents
linen and silk handkerchiefs in great va
riety. II. c, Houston, l49 BrOughtOn
Sfraat ITp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1863.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
7vTFKIy LETTER SHEET PRICES
Index to New Advertisements.

JH. EsrILL, 3 Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
TILE oorSrY COMMISSIONERS.
Special Meeting of the Board ans
County Officers Qualified.

special Meeting of the Board and
County Officers Qualified.
special meeting Of the Board of
County Commissioners was held yester-
day morning at 10 O'Clock, in the court
house, when the following proceedings
were had:
Messrs. James White and James c.
Blance. recently elected cOnstables of the
Sixth district. G.. NJ. of Chatham county,
and Hector Brown. cOlOred. of the Sew
enth district. G. NJ, and Wallace Robin
son. colored. of the Eighth district, G. NJ,
elected cOnstables for the districts men,
toned appeared and after being duly
qualified were sworn into office.
DR.. Benz. F. Sheftall. recently elected
Coroner. and Mr.. John r. Tebeau, the
County Surveyor elect, also appeared and
were duly qualified.
y communication was received from }.
F. FOgarty. and the freeholders Of
the Eighth district, who presided at the
recent election for constable in that dis
trict. praying for remuneration for SER
vices rendered at the election referred to.
The communication was received by the
board as information.
Mr.. &. Halverson and Ann Lizzie Pritch-
ard applied for license to sell liquor. The
applications were granted.
An order was passed by the board for
the re-arrest Of Andrew Mecklng. an in
sane man, and for his Judgment in the
county Jail.
The board then allowed the following
as the compensation of the officers who
who were in authority at the recent coun-
" election:
Superintendent of election Sl5; man.
ayers and keepers of tally sheets, each $40;
list keepers. each 50.
The board also authorized the allowance
of the sum Of $40 90 to be paid
certain constables for services rendered
during the election, said sum to be divided
between such officers as the Sheriff of the
county may designate as entitled thereto.
The board then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20
Treat Yourself

And your boys to new clothes. You can
buy clothing very cheap now. as "Fo-
NOUS has made great reductions i'm prices.
No need of being poorly dressed when you
can buy good clothing as low as Famous
is selling. Just think Of it-yOu can buy
a good, strong Oyercoat for So 30, and
handsome black diagonal spring bottom
pants for So 30, Finer goods just as cheap
in proportion, We have too many goods,
and make this great reduction TO turn our
goods into money. "EdaOaS" New York
Clothing House, 40 Congress street.-The
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

Mrs. MISSIONS 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.
y cents q bOttle=Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-20

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, cleanly and
home-Iike appearance OF apartments, have
placed this pOpulaPhOtel 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, 1883-01-20
Liquor Licenses.
1888.

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, Jan. s, 1881
Under and by virtue of the provisions of the
Tax Ordinance of the city of savannah for the
year 1888, all parties engaged IN selling malt.
yinOus or sprituous liquors within the city
limits. either at wholesale or retail, are noti-
fed that all licenses expired January LIST, 1888,
and are now due for the present year. No
further notice will be issued, and all parties
concerned failing to comply with said above
ordinance will be placed on the Information
FRANK +. REBARER,
('lprk of (OuuciI