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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-05-08


before alluded to, would probably have
been arrested with partial loss but for the
telegraph wires. 1 notice the laws of the
last legislature to provide for safety in
case of fires. Some of the provisions are
onerous and their application to all cases
will be nearly impossible without unrea-
sonable cost to owners of buildings.
Would it not have been wiser to enact
provisions to prevent fires rather than to
permit the erection of finder boxes, with
expensive provision for escape from them?
Pardon the time I occupy in presenting
these views, but they seem to me so i'm
portant just now while we are erecting
houses by the hundreds, that I venture to
ask the chamber to consider them. Let
US, by prudent preventive measures, guard
against destructive fires and enforce rules
IN building that will give our gallant fire.
men chance, instead of neglecting our
duty, and, as too many do, abuse and
make faces at the department without
giving 1t proper support or reasonable
chance to make its efforts effective. With
lively interest in the proceedings of the
chamber in its endeavors to advance the
welfare of our city and people, 1 am re-
specttulIy yours, E. T. DRAKE.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-05-08
NJ. DORAN'S REPORTS

coup. SEX. div. Ex. int.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

As was stated some time since, Messrs.
Dickerson & PauIsen have contracted to
dredge some 10000 cubic yards at differ
ent points i'm the Savannah river, under
the supervision of the United States En-
gineer Department. Mr.. T. II. Fisher, As
sistant Engineer at this point. For this
purpose they have in course of cOnstruc-
ton a dredge to facilitate the
work. Mr.. John Jenkins has
the contract for building the hull accord
ing to specifications, and is now engaged
in getting out the frame on the WharYes OF
Messrs. DickersOn & Paulsen,On Hutchin-
sons Island, opposite the foot Of Lincoln
street. The dimensions of the hull will he
eighty feet in length, thirty-two feet beam
and eight feet in depth. 1t will
be constructed of the strongest
timber, with hacmatac knees.
We are glad to know that the
work can be done here as well and as
cheap as elsewhere. Mr.. jenkins Is
thorough mechanic. and has rebuilt
several well known steam vessels of this
port. The building of the machinery has
been awarded to Messrs. OsgOOd Il Nc
NaughtOn, Of Albany, \. Y, and will be
of the best material, combining the
latest improvements, double cylinder en-
gines. Ii by Is inches, with hydraulic
friction drums and boiler feed pump at
tachment: Independent swinging engines
double cylinder, by 10 inches. link mo-
ton. with iron turn table and iron boom,
spuds to hoist by steam power, steam cap
STAINS on each side, locomotive boiler, dom
KEY pump, two and a half yard steel
dipper; all hosting sheaves to be
thirty inches i'm diameter, IA inch
hosting chain and one inch backing
chain, one inch after spud chain, forward
spuds to hoist with fOur-fOld half inch
chain. All spud drivers worked by fric-
ton. The machinery will have all late
improvements. steel being used in the fol-
lowing places: Engine shafts, hosting
and backing shafts, capstans shafts, all
sheave shafts, dipper all pins and stay
rods, crank pins, cross head-pins and pis-
ton rods. Various other small parts and
chains will be of the best crane proof.
The dipper handle will have the improved
friction clamp. This vessel will be COM
pleted and launched and ready for work
by the first of April. Her working ca
pacHy will be from 1900 to 1000 cubic
yards per day, and her estimated cost
when finished will be fully $4,000. With
this addition to their other facilities,
Messrs. Dickerson & Paulsen Will be able
to complete their contract to the satisfac
tiOn of the government
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

An Opera Wanted from the Hand of
Genius.
SAVANNAH, Jan. 14.-EditOr Morning
NelcS: In the name and for the good OF
the theatrical public of this city, Will you
allow a few comments regarding the very
pleasurably anticipated coming OF the
"Gorman Opera Troupe" with the emil
nent Tagliapietra?
The operas proposed to be given are
1.-The Mascotte,' Patience and sPirates
of PenZance." Now, Mr.. Editor, all of
these ''Operas" are excellent, and have
been enjoyed by many of us a score of
times. Each one-"Patience''alOn except
ed-has been sung (often murdered, too,
by any and all sorts of troupes-Operatic
and otherwise-thatha have played upon our
boards. Aside from which fact, what OPP
pOrtunity has Tagliapietra, with his truly
fine voice, ability and Operatic training,
to do himself justice or please our people
in either of the three operas named?
Why not give us Garment The bari
tone has an excellent chance there, and
with voice like the one in question could
afford enjoyment seldom experienced in
our city.
Why not give us martha" or some
equally good, though comparatively light
opera?
Why not give us music to be found
among the list of operas from the hands of
genius?
If the 'Gorman Opera Troupe is de-
pending entirely upon one voice or one
singer for a successful entertaining of
this public, they are likely to learn at no
very remote date that one star can no
more make a constellation than one singer
can make an opera troupe.
began by asking your indulgence for
the good of the public. might close with
just little prophetic vision) for the sue
cess of the 'GOrman Opera Troupe" as
well. II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
THE "sEsou1" FIREWORKS.
Programme for the Grand Illumination
and PyrotechnieaI Display.


and PyrOtechnical Display.
Considerable has been said about the
fireworks which are to form a part of the
programme Of the Sesqui-CentennialE X-
hibitiOn. but hose who have not seen one
ofthe mammoth and marvellous exhibitions
of pictures in fire cannot imagine the mag
nificence Of such display. The contract
for the exhibition has been given to the
..Unexcelled Fire Works Company of
New York. The managers guarantee the
orandest display of the kind ever wit
messed in the South. The following is the
list of pieces:
l. Opening salute, IL MarOons.
> Ascension of balloons, bearing fireworks
8 Grand illumination and not pOurrl.
4. COlored exhibition rockets.
;. Display Of uneXcelled spherical bomb
8. Set piece. Liberty Tree"
:. SaucissOns.
5. Grand display Of extra large rockets.
O. Japanese bombshells, THE wonder OF the
age" Some Of the effects produced are mar
10. Set piece. Revolving sun of Glory"
II. SaucisSons.
y. Battery Fountains.
l3. AsterOid rockets, with boating stars
IA. Set piece. '.Indian Chief Tomochichi."
Is. SaucissOns.
Is. Display OF cOlOred bOmbshells, or Aeflal
Flower Garden
Il. Set niece, saturn and Satellites.
Is. Special rocket display.
70. Comic piece. 'Punch and Judy.
20. Japanese hOmbshells. with curious ana
most startling effects.
q. Set piece, Tapestry Device
-. SaucissOns.
% Special display of bOmbshells. filling the
air with all the beautiful hues known to the
art. and mammoth showers Of gold and silver
u. Set piece. Gross OF Malta" This favor
lite and beautiful piece never fails to please
the most critical audience.
-. SauciSsOns.
26. Grand cross Are Of rockets. crossing and
intersecting. filling the heavens with gems
and showers of every hue.
81 Historical picture, General OglethOrpe.
A mammoth fire picture of General OglethOrpe
sitting with his cane in hand.
.. SaucissOnS.
70. Display of variegated bombshells.
30. Asteroid rockets.
81. Grand rocket display.
80. TOurbilliOns, or ''whlrlwnds OF nre.
30, Set piece, Coat of Arms of the state OF
Georgia. in brilliant diamond colored lance
works. mounted and fianked with columns OF
brilliant cOlorcd gems.
81. Cataract Of Niagara IN rushing hre
50. Aerial bOquet. flight of 800 colored
sky rockets simultaneously, arranged TO cross
and intersect in their flight; hnally the whole
forms a gigantic aerial boquet.
To carry out the enclosed programme
the following fine exhibition goods, made
expressly for this occasion. Will be used:
Is colored bOmshells, 6 inches diameter.
u japanese bomshells, inches diameter.
& bags saccissOns. s inches diameter.
y battery fountains, cOiored effects.
8 battery fountains. streamer enects.
u floral fountains.
p extra large exhibition cOlOred rockets.
y large exhibition cOlOred rockets.
IS asteriOd rockets.
l aerial bOquet of 800 rockets.
u tourblliOns. largest size.
"A Bengal Examinations, extra large.
Is marOOns for salute.
> largest size balloons bearing fireworks.
extra large exhibition pieces as named in
programme.
special exhibition pieces, subjects named
in programme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
DIR. Duncan Declines.

SAVANNAH. Jan. 14.-EditOr Morning
Ne,cS: Having noticed my name upon
one or more of the municipal tickets
to be presented before the qualified
voters of this city for election, Tues
day, January Is, will YOU allow me sufi-
cient space in the columns of the NEWS
to inform the citizens that ] am not a can
didate, and that would respectfully .'de-
cline to serve if elected"' / appreciate
most heartily the generous confidence
which has been manifested by those citi-
Zens who have expressed desire for me
to continue in Office. but after very mature
deliberatiOn l have concluded to retire
from those public duties and give my I'M
divided time TO the eXacting duties per-
tanning to my profession. Very respect
fully. W. DUNCAN, NJ. ID.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
The Richmonds I'm the Field.

Editor Morning Ne,rS: There are candi-
dates in the field for election on Tuesday
next in opposition to the regular ticket
selected at the public mass meeting.
Should this movement succeed, | am
satisfied the financial management of the
city would not be changed Without per-
sonal hostility TO any of these gentle
men. therefore, it is fair to say to
our fellow voters that the manage
ment which has extended over a
period of four years has result
ed in an increase of the taxation
from 216 per cent. to per cent, and in
large debt deficit to be met by the new
board, Nevertheless the expenditures of
the several departments of the city gov
eminent have greatly increased and a
bold move made to create and fix higher
salaries; both increased expenditure being
needless. If some broad policy of re-
trenchment is needed. then these gentle
men who have failed for four years are
not the men 10 inaugurate such policy,
especially in the face of probable for
midable increase of half a million of the
city's debt.
Gentlemen, let us have a new deal.
VOTER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
THE COMET.
where to Look for the New Celestial
Wanderer-An Item for Star Gazers.
Tho ro,,ortad discovery of a new comet

Where to Look for the New Celestial
Wanderer-An Item for Star Gazers.
The reported discovery of new comet,
announced in the MORNING News of Sat
urday, inaugurates the comet season Of
1888. Since the commencement of this
century there have appeared, and have
been carefully observed, nearlys two
hundred comets-an average of about
one in five months. The
rapid progress made in star
gazing is, no doubt, largely due to the
prize of 5000 for the discovery in the
United States and Canada of each new
comet. This was offered by Mr. ii. IL.
Warner, founder of the Warner ObserNa-
tory, at Rochester, New York, and Is the
only comet-prize ever rendered in TINS
country
The discovery reported Saturday by
Captain Catharine, of the steamship CITY
of Savannah, from New York, was made
by Mr.. w. L. Burton. second officer of the
ship at O'Clock on Friday morning, l2th
inst. The vessel was about twenty-five
miles southwest from Cape Lookout.
Mr.. Burton was on watch with
ouartermaster NeitZell and was
tracing the considerations, Wheh
he detected a pale streak of light south
east from the belt of Orion. 1t was diff
cult at first to distinguish more than
faint bar with the naked eye, but with the
aid of a marine glass, the charac-
teristics of comet are plainly
visible. Mr. Burton at once
reported the discovery TO the Captain or
the ship and an observation was taken.
1t was impossible to determine the move
ment and path of the new celestial wan
derer, as the body was faint and lmper-
feet and the means of observation were
limited On Friday evening, as early as
nine O'Clock, while coming up the river, II
was again visible, and was observed
by the passengers on board the
ship. Its location is ten degrees south
east of Orion, the tail pointing obllque-
ly towards the constellation. The clouds
Saturday night prevented any obserVa-
ton with view of determining whether
the new visitor is nebula or comet. If
the latter, as it is believed to be, to
Mr.. Burton will belong the dis
tinctiOn of having been the second
in the Southern States to dis
cover comet, Mr.. +. + Barnard, the
discOverer of the comet of August 18th,
1881. being the first. 1t is possible that
this may prove to be the return of Encke's
periodic comet, which, with period OF
about $40 years, has already paid us
thirty visits since its discovery in 1855.
Whatever and whoever it may be Its
movements remain to be determined.
Mr.. Burton is already an aspirant for the
Warner prize, and telegraphed his dis
cOvery to Rochester Saturday night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. recently in session at Atlanta, ad-
iouraed on Friday, after the nomination
and election Of the following officers for
the state Of Georgia: President, Mrs.
William c. Sibley, Augusta; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary Shropshire, Rome; Core
spending Secretary. Miss VI. H Stokes.
Atlanta: Recording Secretary. Mrs. l..
Lord. Savannah; Librarian, Mrs. Z. Wit
ter, Atlanta: Superintendent of Juvenile
Work. Mrs. Webb. Savannah. The State
Convention will be held next year at Au-
gusta. on the 10th of January, by invita-
fiOu of Mrs. SibleV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
Frnctnred Hi- Thigh.

Frank Fitzpatrick, an eleven-year-old
lad, living with his widowed mother at
No. 33S Bryan street. fell from land
Ing at the Central Railroad grain ele-
vatOr yesterday afternoon, and sus-
tanned fracture of his left thigh
and other external injuries. The boy,
with several companions, had been climb
ing i'm the elevator. On coming down. he
leaned over a railing to look below. when
his attention was attracted. and losing his
balance. he fell to the next floor. ON be-
Ing taken up he was unconscious and was
removed 10 his home, where an eXamina-
ti0n was made by Or. J. ID. Martin and
the fracture reduced The lad Is seem
inglv a victim of misfortune. having bro
ken his right arm about two years ago,
and received a serious sprain Of his leg
hut "A short time since
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE
SAVANNAH, GA, January 2, 1888.
Taxes are due on the following property:
Real Estate, fourth quarter, 1882.
Furniture. etc fourth quarter, 1882.
Stock in Trade, fourth quarter, 1882.
Bonds, Debts, etc, fourth quarter, 1882.
On all of the above taxes, If paid on or be-
fore the EIGHTEENTH INSTANT, a dis
count of 10 per cent. will be allowed, accord
JAMES E. COPE,
Citv Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

We commend TO our merchants as an
advertising medium the Ogletb0,pe Chr0n-
icle, gotten up in anticipation of the APP
preaching celebration Of the Sesqui-Cen-
tennial anniversary of the settlement of
Georgia. This will be made an interest
ing publication by its author, Mr.. Leon j..
Ryan, and he has made arrangements to
have it distributed over the lines of the
Central and Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railways. 1t will come into the
hands of the visitors to this city, and its
subject matter will render it of permanent
value to the citizens OF Georgia as a
souvenir of the celebration. 1t will be
issued week before the celebration, so it
will be in the hands of all visitors to the
city when they come here on February II.
His solicitor is commended to the atten-
ton of advertisers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
Frederick Warde in ..Virginius.

Mr.. Charles W. Roberts, Business
Manager Of the Frederick Warde Theat-
ricaI Combination. is in the city arrang-
ing Tor the appearance of the eminent ira
gedian at the Theatre next week, Mon
day and Tuesday evenings, I'D and sd
instants. Mr.. Warde is no stranger 10
the theatre-goers of Savannah. having
already appeared in Hamlet" and Lady
of LYONS. He will open with Virgin
i1ls.' in the leading role of which he has
become not only a rival, but by leading
dramatic critics is considered a peer Of
Booth. Mccullough and Barrett. ''Nir-
ginius' will probably be followed by
Damon and Pythias," IN which he has
won oraunrDrIS criticism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
Deatb of Rohert OTcCaIIa

We regret to announce the death of Mr..
Robert McCalla, formerly foreman of the
job press room in the MORNING News es-
tablishment, which occurred in this city
Saturday morning. The deceased came into
the office fifteen years ago, when but ten
years Of age, and served an apprentice
ship as a pressman. After attaining his
majority he travelled in different parts of
the Union, working at his trade. On his
return to Savannah, after an absence Of
two wears, he was made foreman of the
Job press room. He had, however, con-
tracted that fatal disease, consumption,
and its steady inrOads compelled him to
resign his place several months since. Mr..
McCalla was - years of age, and leaves
a widowed mother and many friends TO
mourn his early death. His funeral took
place Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
DOetOr'S BILLS,

Any person whose blood and liver is in
good condition is all right even in the
midst of epidemics. This can be noticed
in the life of every one. If all would avail
themselves of the advantages of restoring
and maintaining the health of the body
there would be fewer Doctors bills and
much less sorrow. The one thing needful
and the one recommended above all others
is found i'll Simmons Liver Regulator, pre-
pared by j. II. Zeilin & Co. The testimo-
malls are counted by the thousands and its
merits are undOubted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
The Jockey Club Races.

The third race on the first day of the
meeting Of the Savannah Jockey Club
tomorrow which was to have been
hurdle race. has been changed to a selling
race. one and quarter miles. for a purse
of $50: horses entered TO be sold for 81, 800.
70 carry weight for age; if for $1,000, an
allowance Of five pounds, and two pounds
for each 500 under that price, One-half Of
excess to 20 10 the club.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
Have Won Reglstereds

The registration books will close to-day
at p. m, and all who wish TO take part
in the election tomorrow should see that
they have complied with the law. y
large number Of qualified voters have up
20 this time neglected this important duty
and should see that the matter Is at
tended TO this morning withOutdelay. The
registration offices are located as follows
First district. at 81 West Broad street,
between William and New streets; in the
Second district. at - jefferson street.
corner South Broad street lane; in the
Third district. nj ZIG Bryan street, be-
tween Bull and DraytOn streets; in the
Fourth district. at % BrOughtOn street,
hntMeem Houston and Price streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
..Sn,n,Inf Pnsen.,,

The return Of Mr.. VI. B. Curtis TO this
city in ''Sam'l OF POsen,". has still more
increased his popularity andestablishedhis
reputation with Savannahians as leading
comedian. His appearance on Saturday
evening was greeted with a full house for
the occasion. As the hero of the play.
samuel Plastrick,' Mr.. Curtis assumes
his role with a quiet humOr rarely eX-
celled on the stage. His make up and
dialect are perfect. and the conception Of
the part as exact one. He Is the hero OF
the story which has been invested by the
author with a lively dramatic interest.
Iis s1lnnnrfinn cnmnanE is rOOd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

BRIGHT's DISEASE Of the Kidneys.
Diabetes and other Diseases OF the Kid
news and Liver. which you are being so
frightened about, Hop Bitters Is the only
thine that will surely and permanently
prevent ana cure. All other pretended
cures only relieve for a time and then
make You MANY times worse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
Che SflurEing 9tws.
Time of Closing the Mail.
Northern mail. $50 and 9 P. N.
.--nr -.-- - -sn ,Y,,H q D N

Northern mail. $50 and P. N.
Charleston. 2:30 and P. NJ.
Port ROYAL Railroad 80 anu r N.
For an points in Florida, 1000 A N. ana
Macon and Brunswick Railroad, 1000 A. N.
and P. N. .,, ,o.oo =,
Brunswick and Albany Railroad, lo7oS A. n
ande P. n.
81. & W. R. R.. 1000 A. n. and P. n.
All points west OF WaycrOss, on savannah
Florida and Western Railway, 1000 A. NJ
Western mail. via Central Railroad, 80 A.
n and $50 p. N.
Mfuedgeville, EatOntOn and Gordon, ';Sp A.
u. and ESQ P. N.
Hawkin-ville. and 9 P. ".
Albany. 1900 A. NJ. 3 and 9 P. u.
Bainbridge. 1900 A. n and P. NJ
Townsville. 1000 A. NJ and p NJ
Ouitman. 1880 A. NJ. and P v -
All points on the =. +. \ Il, n " W I,
Tho1,a=yTIIe and Bainbridgc, 1000 A. II. and :
Savannah river. Tuesday and Friday, P. N.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

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, eOrsets and real laces. The assert
ment has been replenished, to which l
call special attention. Ladies' and gents
linen and silk handkerchiefs in great va
riety. II. C. Houston, 149 BrOughtOn
street -Adr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
E11t1rraI annifafintrn

SCHLEG.-Died in this city, January IA,
Mrs. SALLIE BOND SCHLEY.
The relatives and friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Schley are invited to attend the
funeral of the latter, from Christ Church,
THIS AFTERNOON, at 1870.
SHEAHAN.-The friends and acquaintance
of L. f. Sheahan and family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral of their young
est son WILLIE, from residence, 25 Jones street,
at O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15
alrtu ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOOKS.

A WHIMSICAL WOoING From the italian.
By Clara Bell.
1 HAVE LIVED AND LOVED. BY Mrs.
Forester.
IRIS. By Mrs. Randolph.
IN SANCHO PANZA'S PIT. By Mrs. B.
Sim Cunningham.
RIP VAN Wrinkles TRAVELS IN FOR
EIGN LANDS. By Rupert Van Vert.
ZIG-ZAG JOURNEYS IN THE OCCIDENT:
The Atlantic to the Pacific. By Hezekiah
ButterwOrth.
Z1G-ZAG JOURNEYS IN EUROPE: Vaca-
ton Rambles in Historic Lands. "A sum-
mer Jaunt of the Zig-Zag Club of Boys
through England, Scotland, Belgium and
France, with graphic accounts of their
adventures, and Entertaining Stories and
Legends of the places visited
ZIG-ZAG JOURNEYS IN CLASSIC LANDS:
Tommy Toby's Trip to Parnassus.
ZIG-ZAG JOURNEYS IN THE ORIENT:
The Adriatic to the Baltic. A journey of
the Zig-Zag Club from Vienna to the Col
den Horn, the EuXine, Moscow and st.
Petersburg, containing description of the
Great Fair at Mimi NOvgorod, and many
Oriental Tales and wonders.
THE KN0CKABOUT CLUB IN THE
WOODS: The Adventures of Six Young
Men in the Wilds of Maine and Canada.
"A boys book of anecdote and adventure
in the wilds of Maine and Canada: an &C
count of a vacation spent in healthy
amusement, fascinating adventure and in
structive entertainment. By c. A. Ste
vens.
wHITTAKER'S PROTESTANT EPIsCO-
PAL ALMANAC FOR 1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-15

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, clearly and
home-Iike 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 10 enhance the comfort of
its numerous patrons.