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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Nil Frances y. willard.

The state Convention of the WOman's
Christian Temperance Union Of South
Carolina met in Charleston on Tuesday.
Miss Frances +. Willard. President of the
National Union. was present, and in the
evening delivered an address, the an
nOuncement of which, the NelrS and COU-
rer says, attracted large audience-the
largest, in fact that, had been seen in the hall
there for wears. Miss Willard Will arrive
in Savannah to-day. and will speak i'm the
Wesley Monumental Church this evening.
The State Union of Georgia has issued a
circular stating its principles and plans.
in which appears an earnest appeal in he
half Of the temperance cause: Georgia,
the Empire State of the south, must lead
in this great movement for quiet, sys-
tematic, earnest effort of the Christian
women in defense Of their homes from the
saloons. which are to-day the shame and
curse Of our land"
1t is fitting that Miss Willard shall re-
ceive a characteristic welcome tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

BIr. Bernard Murtagh, Of this city, re-
turned home yesterday after an absence
Of i've years, during which time he served
an apprenticeship in the United States
navy. part Of which was three years
cruise on the slOop-Of-war Marion. His
letters published in the News while he
was aboard that ship will be doubtless re-
membered by our readers. Mr.. Murtagh
was one of ten boys from Savannah who
entered the service. and is the only one
who ''did not give up the ship" He has.
however, had enough Of life on the
ocean wave" and hereafter will do his
cruising ashore.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
OR MAYOR.
HflIs-Van Horn.

Mr.. Willie b. Hills, of Jacksonville,
Fla, and Mis- Minnie H. Van Horn were
united in marriage last night at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. Charles 5.
Van Horn. Ill Barnard street. The
MORNING NEWS acknowledges the receipt
Of an invitation to the wedding, but the
numerous meetings last night kept its
repOrtOrial staff so engaged that il
was not represented on this happy Occa-
sion. Ii extends its best wishes, and
trusts that life will always seem as bright
to the newly married pair as it appeared
in the happiness that beamed upon them
last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

Is a word which should have no place in
any vocabulary. A man must have ability
to succeed, and a medical preparation
merit There is no luck about SOZODONT.
1t was sure to succeed from the first, be-
cause it was good, and did all that was
claimed for it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

The Count Complete Hon. Rufus f.
Lester Mayor, and the Regular Demo
cratic Nominees Elected by "A Hand
some Majority.
The MORNING News yesterday reported
the count of the ballots in the boxes rep
resenting the First and Second districts,
&. NJ, of the city in the election held on
Tuesday for Mayor and Board
of Aldermen. The count in the
Third and Fourth districts was
continued without interruption till IL
O'Clock yesterday. when it was completed.
The result of the vote for the respective
candidates in the four boxes is given in
the.fOllOwing table, together with the total
vote for Mayor and Aldermen:
ppR NAyOR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
THE SUFFERERS.

The German Mass Meeting at st. An
drew's Hall Last Night-Means Adopted
for the Relief of Their Destitute COun-
trymeR.
4 mass meeting of the German citizens
of Savannah was held at st. Andrews
Hall last night to devise means OF afford
ing relief to the sufferers by the great
floods in Central Europe. While the
meeting was not largely attended, owing
no doubt to the inclemency of the weather,
a handsome subscription was reported,
and arrangements We're completed so that
an opportunity will he afforded to every
citizen of Savannah TO contribute for the
relief Of the destitute and furnishing peO-
pie.
The meeting was opened by Mr.. II. q.
Kuckuck stating the purpose for which it
had been called, and nominating Captain
Henry Blum, Chairman; J. \. Graef, Sec
rotary. and :. Guckenheimer, Treasurer,
officers of the General Relief Committee.
The following resolutions, offered by III.
G.. kuckuck, were adopted:
WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of
our fellOw-creatures in Germany are suf-
ferers bv the overflow of the waters, many
thousands of whom have lost all the prop
erty they possessed, while nearly all the
people of the flooded districts will be, for
time, dependent upon charity for the
neceSsaries of life:
WHEREAS, This deplOrable condition of
affairs appeals to the sympathies of the
American people, who are always willing
10 assist the needy:
ReSOlCed, That the Chairman be re-
quested to appoint a committee, whose
duty it shall be to gather subscriptions,
which are to be forwarded to the relief
committees in Germany, SAID committee
to have power to act.
The Chair reported the appointment of
the committee representing various parts
of the city as follows:
Cotton EXchange-JOhn Nesbit, Carl
Eglinger, III. kuhne.
Bay Streets. Guckenheimer. c. \.
ReitZe. A. Haas.
East of Bull Street-Capt. John Derst,
+. J. RuckeIt, Capt. c. Umbach.
West of Bull Street,. \. SchwarZ, J.
Einstein, Chas. Gassman.
For the CITY at Large-MajOr John
Schwarz, \. Enrich, II. KOlshOrn, V. ;.
Studer. Jos. Ferst, Geo. \. Gemumden.
Repositories for Voluntary COntribu-
tiOns-S. Guckenheimer, Bendheim Bros.
4 Co, H. Blum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
City Court.

Hon. VIM. d. HARDEN, Judge, presiding.
The above court met at 10 a. IN. yester-
day, when the following proceedings were
had:
VIM. Richards VS.. the Mayor and Alder
man of the city of Savannah
Thomas Feeley VS.. same.
Both of the above entitled cases were
dismissed for want of prosecution.
The court then adjourned until We'd
nesday, the oath inst, at 10 a. m.
This court, for the trial of cases on the
criminal docket, will meet this morning
at 10 O'Clock, when the consideration of the
case of the State vs.. Alfred Miller will be
resumed. The defendant is charged with
assault and battery and breach of the
peace, and the trial Of the issues, which
was begun on Monday, was continued on
account of the absence of witnesses until
to-day
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Important to NTothers.

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 inflam-
nation and allays pain, thereby giving
rest to the child and comfort to the mother.
% cents a bOttle.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
At EstiI's, Al Bull Street.

savannah Daily Morning News, Savan-
nah WeeklyNews, DemOrest Monthly for
February, Leslie's popular Monthly for
February, North American Review for
February, London Graphic. The Drummer,
New York Ledger, Weekly Fireside Com
paniOn. Family Story Paper. Saturday
Night, Chimney Corner, Boston Herald,
Baltimore sun, Philadelphia Times. Chi
cagO Tribune, Cincinnati Enquirer, New
York Herald, Times, sun, Tribune, World,
Graphic, Atlanta, Charleston and Jackson
willie dailies. -Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
A Murdered Infant.

PhGbe Kelly, cOlored woman, while
coming to the city yesterday from Browns
VILE. had her attention attracted by a
flock Of buzzards near one of the old bat
teries. and on examining the cause of the
gathering Of these scayengers, discovered
the body of a dead infant. Coroner Shet-
tall was notified and held an inquest on
the body. which was found 10 be that of
cOIOred infant apparently but few days
old. \ cord was tightly drawn about its
neck. showing that death had resulted
from strangulation. The jury rendered a
verdict of infanticide by some party UNI
known. This Is the second case of the
Kind in the same neigkbOrhOOd within a
rvnnE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

/ am Offering all the heavy clothing now
in my store positively at .Neto York cost.
| have a splendid selection of OvercOats,
Business and Dress Suits, and must dis
pose of them before the spring season sets
In. All those desiring anything in my
line are specially requested to call at my
store and obtain prices, and it will well
repay even those who are supplied with
winter garments to make an investment.
SIMON MITCHELL,
-Adr. "A Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

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
IFS numerous patrons,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Time of Closing nc Vail

Northern mail. $50 and P. N.
Charleston, $50 and P. N.
Port Roval Railroad, $3.50 and P. n.
For an points in Florida, lO;OO A n anu
Macon and Brunswick Railroad, 1000 A. n
and P. n. .,. ,o.oo =,
FSW.RR R.. 1000 A. n. and P. N.
An points west Of WaycrOss, on savannah,
Florida and Western Railway. 1000 A. NJ
Western mail. via Central Railroad, 80 A.
II. and 8 80 P. NJ -so
MIledgeville. EatOntOn and GOrton, 'iSo A.
NJ and 6 20 p. NJ.
Hawkinsville. 3 and P. NJ.
Albany. 1000 A. NJ. and P NJ
cambridge, 1000 A. N and P n
brownsville. 1000 A. N. and P NJ
Ouitman. 1000 A. ". and P ". -.
AN points on the =. +. \ W X. L. DetMeSil
ThomssviIle and cambridge, 1900 A. II. anu
Savannah river. Tuesday and Fridays P. n.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
index 40 New Advertisements

Meeting of SOIOmOn's Lodge.
Meeting of Haupt Lodge.
Drill of Georgia Hussars.
Medical Section of Ga. Historical society
Exhibition Of heliOtype engravings.
Bids 70 furnish stationery wanted.
NOtice-RichardsO 4 Barnard.
Swift's Specific.
Auction sale by /. ID. LaROche's sons
Rooms for rent.
Situations wanted by young men.
Nurse wanted.
Auction sale hv c. II. Dorset.
Situation wanted by bOokkeeper.
Tug boat for sale.
Roller skates-Davis Bros.
Electric Burglar Alarm Company.
Two good servants wanted.
First rate butler wanted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE
SAVANNAH, GA, January ?, 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
ing to ordinance.
JAMES L. COPE.
City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
The Commissions of the County Offi-
rars Fleet

Gers Elect
The commissions Of the Recently elected
county officers, with the exception Of that
of the Clerk of the Superior Court, reached
here yesterday from the Governor, and are
cOuntersigned by the Secretary Of the Ex-
ecutiye Department at Atlanta. a spe-
cial meeting of the Board of County CON-
missiOners will be held tomorrow at 10 a..
m, in the court house, when the commits
stoned officers will be qualified. At the
same time the recently elected county
cOnstables. who failed 10 qualify at the
former meeting of the board, held last
Thursday. will he afforded another OppOr-
fuuitV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
41rm Anurrtiarmruto.
BURGLARY.


To tie Business Men Of SdUdnHdh:
TNIIE BURGLAR ALARM COMPANY calls
the attention of the business men Of Savannah
to the fact that they are prepared to protect
property from burglary by their Electric
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,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

OII1 UF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL. Jan. s, 1884,
Under and by virtue of the provisions of the
Tax Ordinance of the city of Savannah for the
vinous or spirituous liquors within the city
limits, either at wholesale or retail, are noti-
fled that all licenses expired January LIST, 1885,
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 L. REBARER,
CIark of COunciI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
To he changed to a Barge.

The old steamship Herman Livingston,
for many years engaged in the trade be-
tween New York and this port, is to be
turned into a barge. Her disappearance
from these waters will be regretted, as she
was built like many of the early timers IA
nlilinr to the older inhabitants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

Why, all the bargains offered are nothing
compared TO the bargains in clothing
offered by the Z" Famous" Have you ever
heard of a good, strong mans OvercOat for
50 30. and good $40 chinchilla Overcoat
for 81! Handsome $l5 OvercOats for $40,
SIS Oyercoats for SIS. In mems and boys
suits the same reduction is made. Even
if YOU don't need clothing just at present
it will pay you to supply yourself for flu
ture use at the Famous New York Cloth
ING House. 40 Congress street.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Clearanees for Foreign Ports Yesterday.

Clearanees for Foreign Ports Yesterday.
Messrs. Syherg-Petersen Co. cleared
Yesterday the Danish bark Herman for
Queenstown for orders with 2,0l6 barrels
of spirits turpentine, measuring 9S,&S
Gallons. and valued at 1929. Cargo by
Nessrs. Chess. Carley Il Co.
The Spanish brig Ysabelita was cleared
Yesterday for COrunna with 600 bales of
uDland cotton. weighing 2S4,203 pounds,
valued at So, 7S3 g, and $50 pieces pitch
pine lumber. measuring A.. 02l feet. valued
al SI0O: total valuation Of cargo $751;
4s3 So. Cargo and vessel cleared by Messrs.
Chas. Green's Son 4 Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Savannah Volunteer Guards

An election for Lieutenants of Company
\. Savannah Volunteer Guards, was held
last evening, and resulted in the choice of
II. III. FOOtman First and James L. Taylor
Second
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
The Haneisome Doll.

The fortunate holder of Ticket No. 81,
which won the Handsome Doll at David
Weisbein & Co.'s, is Mrs. J. ID. LaROche,
wife of our popular lumber inspector, Mr..
j. ID. LaROche.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
BRADsTREET,s BUDGET.
The Failures in the Southern States
the Past Week.


There were three hundred and forty
two failures in the United States reported
to BrddstreefS during the past week, 50
more than the preceding week, 139
more than the corresponding week last
year and GA more than the same week in
1881. The majority OF the failures were
small. The Southern states had lis, an
increase of 81, being the largest number
reported from any geographical section.
The following are located IN Florida,
Georgia and South Carolina:
GEORGIA.
Andersonville-Hugo Richter, general
store, has failed.
Atlanta-G. w. Bobo, grocer, has failed.
Liabilities $500: assets $500; j. a. Cald-
well. grocer, has failed: j. d. CleatOn,
grocer, has been closed by the Sheriff;
Eddleman & Bowie. shoes and leather,
have assigned to {. ;. Kingsberry. LA
bilities $66,000; assets $61, 900. MIR. Eddie
man has been i'll for year past. They
succeeded Eddleman & Brown January l,
1879. j. c. Watkins grocer, has failed.
Augusta-Pelot & Cole, photographers
picture frames, have failed and sold out.
Liabilities $1,000; actual assets $1,000;
preferences $50.
Blakely-S. II. Powell, general store,
has failed
Conyers-Irwin Il Brother, general
store, has failed.
Rome-W. F.. Greene, grocer, has failed
and sold out.
savannah. 5. Davidson, shoes, has
assigned. Liabilities $1,000; assets $13,-
600.
Turnersville-J. w. DoOley, Jr., gene
raj store, has failed.
FLORIDA.
Fernandina-J. O'BOyle, general store,
has turned his stock over to a creditor to
secure a claim, leaving nothing, it is said,
for outside creditors.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Blackville C. Burckmeyer, general
store, has assigned.
Cainhoy-JOhn Tiencken, general store
and turpentine, has confessed Judgment
for $1,000.
Camden. d. Mcdowell, general store,
has given two mortgages for $4,000 to
Witte Brothers, cotton factors of Charles
ton, to secure advances.
Charleston James Island George f.
Habenicht, general store, has confessed
Judgment for $4,000.
Gaffney - Z. Y. Blount, drugs, has
failed.
Sumter-D. ROsendOrf, saloon, has con-
fessed judgment for $500.
Walhalla-R. A. Collins, general store,
has failed.
Yemassee-Riley 4 BOnneau, general
store, ask an extension until November,
1888. Liabilities, 100; assets, $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

For this week only l 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 replenished, to which |
call special attention. Ladies' and gents
linen and silk handkerchiefs in great va
riety. II. c. Houston, l49 Broughton
q. Ia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

Indications for the South Atlantic States
to-day: Rainy. followed by clearing wealth
CT. variable winds. mostly northwesterly,
stationary or higher temperature followed
by rising barometer.
The height Of the river at Augusta al
1:4I O'Clock yesterday was 10 feet inches,
a fall of inches during the preceding
twenty-fOur hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature,
taL-an from the SipnaI Service records:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
THE "SESOUI."
Shall the School Children Participate
in the Ceremonies?

II
in the Ceremonies?
Editor Morning NelcS VIII the SEES
qui-Centennial Committee excuse a
suggestion from one who claims a
right to an interest in the Savannah of
the past through the ancestor whose por-
trait hangs now in the hall of the Georgia
Historical SOciety-in the Savannah Of the
present through the greatest joys or griefs
of her own life, and whose wish for her
children is that in the Savannah OF the
future they may find their resting place,
living or dead. In what is the progress
of the city more marked than in her
schools? and what more interesting fea-
ture could be added to the street pa
geant on the 18th February than
the classes Of all the schools,
public and private. led, each by its teach
err bearing its own banner and wearing
some badge, say a twig of pine and bright
ribbon. With dry streets and clear skies,
| do not think the fatigue would be too
great for the youngest scholars. ON the
18th let every teacher place clearly before
his or her pupils the fact that Savannah
assigns them a place in her celebration of
to-day because she looks to them to MAIN
tain her future prosperity and credit, and
| venture to predict that the feeling with
which many, if not all, step into ranks on
the 18th will often recur for good through
all their lives. The feeling of citizen
ship implanted, the realization of
the fact that the duties and
dignties of the future must fall into their
hands as time moves on, can only elevate
and encourage. Let the procession be led,
if possible, by group composed of rep
resentative of each family of the original
settlers. read over a list of their names
not long ago, in the library of the Histori-
cal Society. Let it emf with those who
may, fifty years hence, while organizing
another such festival, recall the trust
placed in their hands by their forefathers
ON Februry u, 1888. From my quiet cor
ner send this suggestion. wish it had
been made by an ADLER pen, but tout of
the fullness of the heart the mouth speak
eth" =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

The verdict-after an impartial trial
the Celluloid Eyeglasses will stand ten
times more abuse than any other. For
sale by all leading jewelers. and Opti-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

Fine Perfumery in Cut Glass Bottles
Xmas presents, at LaFar's.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
The Old PrOVerb-A Stitch in Time Saves

4
Nine.
Not being anxious to carry any win
ter stock over summer, l have from this
dav on reduced the prices of my entire
stock of Mems, Boys and Children's
Clothing. l have yet a good assorted
stock of all grades of the above goods,
the largest stock of Overcoats in the city
to select from, and with the reduction now
made can safely assert that it will pay
those in need of clothing to call and eX-
anime my stock before purchasing.
Respectfully, b. III. LEVY,
1S9, 191 and 1913 Congress St., Savannah,
Co 11y.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,l
SAVANNAH, GA, January 3 1888.
Specific tax for 1888, also tax on Goats. is now
due. JAMES L. COPE,
City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
FUNERAL snuitatioms.

KENNICKELL.-The friends and acquaint
ance of Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. KENNICKELL are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral OF
the latter, from her late residence, POS Harris
street, THIS AFTERNOON, at 3 80 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

Buggy Robes, Travelling Wraps,
Valises and Satchels, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Notice..

Neither the Captain nor COnsignees of the
British ship "Mary Stewart will be RESPONSE
BILE for any debts contracted by the crew.
RICHARDSON a BARNARD,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18

Housekeepers should insist upon obtain
ing BURNETTs FLAVoRING EXTRACTS.
They are the best.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Luck

Appel Bros, Clothiers, 1853 Congress
street.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-18
Assignments of Criminal Cases in Supe-
riOr Court.
The following criminal cases have been
assigned for trial:

assigned for trial:
MONDAY, JANUARY -, 1888.
1872. State VS.. John Wall. Assault with
intent to murder. Solicitor General for
the State; p. W. Meldrim, p. J. O'COn-
nor, NJ. 4. O'Byrne for defendant.
1856, State VS.. Emanuel Jones. Murder.
Solicitor General, NJ. J. O'COnnOr for the
State: j. j. Abrams for defendant.
1901. State VS.. Alexander Hardness.
Uttering as true a forged deed. Solicitor
General for the State; p. NJ. & r. W. Rus
sell for defendant.
1902. State VS.. Primus Higgins. Assault
with intent to murder. Solicitor General
for the State; L. II. McLaws for defendant
1903. State VS.. James COoney. Assault
with intent to murder. Solicitor General
for the State; j. S. Schley for defendant