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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-09

THE next great railroad spike"
celebration will probably be an
international one. On the 1st of June
next, it is understood by parties
who are interested in the enter
prise here, the Mexican Central
will be completed, thus establish.
ing direct connection between the
"halls of Montezuma" and the rail-
road system of the United States.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-09

BY order of the Common Council.
Astoria, October !, 1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
PIaten,s Man

Editor Morning NetcS. In a recent issue
Of this paper your correspondent declaims
against the uneven distribution Of taxes
on land in Chatham county, and proposes
the construction of a Textbook to protect
the Receiver against irregular returns.
This proves that he has not seen ''Platen's
Map Of Chatham County" which is made
from surveys, whence a much better re-
suit can be obtained than from any sec
tional Textbook that can be constructed.
At present the County Commissioners
ignore this map.
1t is possible that your correspondent
had in mind some Textbook TO be con-
structed and presented to the authorities
without charge. If so he hopes in vain.
The expenses Of preparing such a COM
pilatiOn are too heavy, nor would il be as
comprehensive Tor the purpose.
Platen's "Map Of Chatham County
shows not only the specific location of all
the land in the county, but in the hands
Of one who understands such problems in
mensuratiOn, will also indicate the exact
number Of acres in each return, and the
section whereof it is a part, according TO
the records. 1t is prepared and printed at
very heavy expense, and Is sold at so
per copy, by application through the post
office to Charles G. Platen, Savannah, GA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
mn INSURANCE QUESTION.
The Conference with the Board of I'm
derwriters- General Meeting at the
City Exchange Tonight.

The Conference with the Board OF I'm
derwriters-GeneraI Meeting at the
City Exchange To-night.
The conference Saturday between the
Savannah Board Of Underwriters and the
committee representing the commercial
interests of the city in reference to the
insurance question that is exciting so
much attention among cotton, rice and
naval stores merchants, failed TO secure
any more satisfactory condition of affairs
than has heretofore existed.
The underwriters state that they are
pOweTless TO act in any way, being under
the direction of the Southeastern Tariff
Association; that while they are in sym
patty. as insurance representatives, with
the movement to secure better rates and
the removal of Objectionable restrictions
imposed by the companies, they are unable
to promote measures for the relief OF the
merchants, because their functions as
underwriters are destroyed by the Tarln
Association.
The conference was held in the rooms of
the Board Of Underwriters, No. lis Bryan
street. The matter was informally dis
cussed, but no definite action was taken.
\ call for a general meeting at the
City Exchange at $3.50 O'Clock to-
night appears in another column
over the names of the committee
appointed last week, and large number
of prominent cotton, rice and naval stores
merchants. The matter will be fully con-
sidered and memorial will be submitted
for adoption to beAsent to the Legislature
asking the repeal of the license deposit
law of So, 900, with the view to inviting
competition from foreign companies, and
for such other action as Will tend to secure
better insurance rates than are now OBJ
tanned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

New Holland Springs will be kept open
until the LIST of October.
There are 80 guests at the Buffalo
Lithia Springs, Virginia.
Chalybeate Springs, Georgia, are on a
regular boom this season, and have been
well kept.
There are quite a number of guests at
MOrehead City. The fishing just now is
reported particularly good.
The mountain and resort travel is on
the wane, and the hOmeward tide is
already beginning to flow.
Savannahians are returning from the
resorts and getting ready for the opening
Of the business season this week.
There have been 5000 visitors at Ashe-
VILE. North Carolina, this season, and
board was only one dollar per day.
Quite a number of citizens have re-
turned from the resorts. They are just
in time for the heated term Of September,
There are 1900 visitors in Asheville,
North Carolina, thousands all through
the Blue Ridge country, and over 600 at
Warm Springs.
From Cape MAY the news comes that
the crowd at the hotels is thinning out
very fast. July was good and profitable
month, but August, thus far, has not been
a golden month.
AT one of the watering places an impa-
tient Young man walked up to the door Of
the clearinghouse in which he thought his
male companion was dressing. and, knock
ing on the same, testify inquired, "When
in blazes are you going to get those pants
On?" There was a faint giggle, and sill
very voice replied, when | get married,
/ suppose"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
rHEAUeusrA LINE OF STEAMERS
What the Up-River People Think of the
acknowledgements of the Proposed

What the Up-River People Think OF the
uterpriSe-statement Of the Proposed
Plans.
4 meeting Of the citizens Of Augusta
interested in the Augusta and Savannah
new steamboat project was held in that
city on Saturday. One OF the leading
movers OF the enterprise. Mr.. c. W.
Doughty. Of Augusta placed the propos-
ed plans before the. meeting. He
stated that the company wished
to establish a steamboat line between Sa-
vannah. Augusta and Port Royal. The
committee had met with encOuTa cement
everywhere: in fact, had met with dis
cOuragement on no side. About eighty
individuals and firms had been enrolled
as subscribers. 1t was proposed 10 build
four boats. which might be completed
within three months. Ii was also pro-
posed 70 build a compress and a ware
house out on South Boundary street,
The trouble with river companies
heretofore was that there had not been
thorough organization. Two crews were
all that was necessary TO run the boats,
and il was believed that a boat would
come and one 90 out OF Augusta every
DAY. He did not think that the warehouse
would InIure property IN augusta. SITES
were needed for custom houses and other
buildings. Our line Of boats might in fu-
ture connect at Savannah with lines OF
boats from New Orleans via the Florida
ship canal. which would be completed say
in two years. He proposed to start a paper
the Rirer PreSS-in connection with the
boats. To be distributed free.
The matter Of working capital and the
cost Of construction Of the steamers was
generally discussed and the collection Of
the stock subscribed was begun.
Mr. Doughty presented some facts and
figures on rates at present. as compared
with what he believed they should and
would be with a line of boats. For IN
stance. mOlasses, sugar and coffee would
be reduced fifty per cent. in rates over
the present steamer and railroad rate,
and siXty-siX per cent, in connecting
this boat line with line Of schOOners from
New York and Baltimore to savannah.
This. he claimed. applied alone to 6-class
goods. all higher classed showing a
much more favorable per cent. He showed
what he asserted would be large dividends
to the grOcers in this way, and added
figures in regard to the Warehouse and
Compress Company in connection with
this boat line. showing that cotton could
be put T. o. b. at Savannah = lower than
the same grade Of cotton could be bought
in the Savannah market and put +. o. b..
there. The company proposes to com
mence building its boats a soon as $6o,-
900 stock is subscribed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Rice and cotton viii be coming in lively
this week. and the dull times with dull
sad expressions will cease for the season.
Among the receipts by the steamer
Mary Fisher. which arrived here last
night from COhen's Bluff, were forty bales
of new cotton.
Passengers by the steamer Mary Fisher
report that there was 2 heavy fall OF rain
Yesterday. commencing about l O'Clock.
up the Savannah river.
Dir. T. T. Bond, Nos. Ij3 and 155 Bay
street. calls attention to his stock Of pro
duce. which he advertises as the best in
the market and at the lowest prices.
The Augusta Chronicle drags out its
rooster for the Browns, and says they
have not only won the Georgia champion
shin. but have proven themselves to be
one Of the best clubs in the South.
Twentv-six thousand one hundred and
fbirtv-two bales Of cotton have been
shipDed 10 Liverpool. VIA the Boston line
of steamers. from this port during the
year beginning September /, loS2.
The Boston line Of steamers, represent
ed by Messrs. Richardson Il Barnard.
have taken from this port since the first
of last September. seventy-twO thousand
six hundred and eleven bales Of cotton.
The steamer NJ. NJ. COOperis temporarily
withdrawn from service for the purpose
of having her cabin finished for the ac-
c0mmOdatiOn Of passengers. Heretofore
this boat was run exclusively as
freighter.
Mr.. r. Johnston received the first lot
OF new rice. brought 10 this city this sea-
son. saturday. 1t was fine quality and
was crown on Champney's Island. The
arrival is a day or two later than last
years.
There will be a family excursion to
BlufftOn. :. C.. on Wednesday, August y.
The steamer sylvan Glen Will leave her
wharf at 10 a. m. and returning, Will
reach the city at : a. m. giving stay OF
three heurs al Button.
The City Treasurer gives notice to all
holders of ground rent lots in arrears for
two or more quarters rent. that unless
uavment is made before the 18th DroXimO,
the CITY Marshal Will, on the following
Monday. be furnished with list Of such
lots i'm arrears, TO be re-entered in accord
anee with the city ordinances.
saturday night about O'Clock a beauti-
full dark bay horse. carrying part of a har-
ness. dashed up East Broad street and
the Bav 10 the corner Of DraytOn street,
where he was captured by Sergeant
Moran. of the police force, and sent TO
the barracks for safe keeping. Tbe ami
NAL appeared 70 have been thoroughly
frightened and is supposed TO have LEFT
buggy somewhere on the Thunderbolt
road.
The base ball season in Savannah will
close this week. The schedule games by
the rules Of the state Association must
terminate by September l. Three more
games remain 70 be played, giving the
Forest Citys "A chance 10 win second
DIace in the championship race by de-
faating the Dixies and OglethOrpes and
by the loss Of another game by Ogle-
fTornes 10 the Dixies. The boys in green
Will make a strong pull. The Dixie
OgIethorpe game viii beplayed on Thurs
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
DISTRICTS

The following observations are taken at
she same moment Of time 1874 p. m, sa-
rannnh moan time l. at the stations named:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
Citv Cnnrt Assignments-

The monthly criminal session Of the
City Court will convene to-day at 10 a. m,
when the following cases will De tried:
Kelly Clark. Wife beating. Assault
and battery.
Lou Francis. Formation.
J. =. Patterson. Common cheat and
swindler.
Eliza Gathers. DisOrderly conduct.
Henry Harvey. Simple larceny.
George Cuthbert. Simple larceny.
Isaac Wilson. RiotOus conduct.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

*Women are rapidly finding places in
the learned professions and the more lu-
crative occupations from which they We're
formely excluded. Many are graduating
in medicine. Mrs. Lydia f. Pinkham, of
Lynn, Mass, is minister of health to
thousands who may never touch the hem
of her garment or behold the genial light
of her modest cOuntenance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

DIR. b. S. Purse
Notice..

HAS RETURNED TO THE CITY AND
RESUMED PRACTICE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Boys and Mems Maekinaws,
All styles and sizes, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
: nwarf Oranpe

our thanks are due Mr.. W. c. Eason, a
thrifty and intelligent farmer Of Thomas
county. for a fine specimen Of the Sara
gossa orange tree in fruit. He says the
tree is but two years old and the variety
has the remarkable quality of fruiting in
two years from the root or graft. 1t was
received in good order through the eX-
press and will be duly appreciated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Is now the astonishing low prices at
which the Famous" is sell
ing clothing. Just think OF
it, You can buy a handsome Serge
Suit, regular price SIS 90, for $50 W;
nc host NAVY Blue MiddleseX Flannel
SHIFTS at S1l 90. and other goods just as
low. If you need Clothing go to the "Fd-
naOus'' New York Clothing House, l4O
Congress street.
The best unlaundried 81 90 shirt in the
city.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

The remainder of our Clothing stock
must and will be sold, no matter at what
sacrifice. We make 1T a point never 10
carry over any goods from season 10 sea,
son. You can buy Suits, Trousers and
other goods Uery lOl1. Look where you
will, and satisfy yourself. We agree 70 sen
Won ANYTHING in the Clothing line . per
cent. lower than YOU can buy anywhere.
orr ,r0rd is our bond "FdmOuS" New
York Clothing House, l4O Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

IN connection with the above we will state
L that we have purchased the interest OF Mr..
j. G. WATTS in the store No. II " hltaker
street where we will continue the Grocery
business from September LIST. A fun assort-
ment Of everything in our line will be Kept on
hand, and the patronage of our friends and
the public generally is respectfully sollclted
O'HAGAN & BAKER
SAVANNAH, August %, 1888,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
Circulation Of 20. 900 to p. 600 Copies


Notice.. =. Hardee.
Cloth of Gold Cigarettes.
Powder. L. Gilbert 4 Co.
Lemons. etc.-T- j. Bond.
Stationery Bros
~uudri-S al auction
Newspaper carriers wanted.
PaiutiuZ-Juo. I. Murtagh.
Underwriters sale Of millinery
Changes in Georgia state Gazetteer
Furnished rooms wanted
Nurf-l-~ 0rer-rmauu-
CaUartuerA ip-treTsJmann Il 90.
Dental n1tic--Dr. Roach.
Safes. Gerstmaun-
Family excursion % Button = G
business partner wanted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Total ... ...--.S i
Richmond. York River and Chesa-
peake Railroad. for wharyes and
terminal improvements .....
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line. for
betterments to roads. tracks and
bridges, buildings above ordinary
maintenance, made in pursuance
of contract ...-.. ....-.---.---. l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Mr.. John T. Murtagh, recently con-
nected with the Savannah. Florida and
Western Railway car shops, in this city,
and painter and decorator Of long eX-
perience, has become agent Of the Bridge
port Wood Finishing Company, Of New
York. for Breinig's LithOgen Silicate
Paint. Mr.. Murtagh has also excellent
facilities for fitting residences and offices
with wood carpet, specimens Of which
NAV be seen at his shop, corner Of Con-
gress and DraytOn streets. Mr.. Murtagh
will attend to all orders promptly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
CRUISING Down the savannah.

The Augusta Chronicle gives an account
of a strange craft being built in that city.
Ii saws: Visitors to the river bank below
the bridge for the past week have had
their curiosity sharpened 10y the building
Of strange looking craft by French
man. who is a stranger in Augusta. Many
speculative theories We're INDUCED in.
and many questions asked the Frank, but
all unheeded. The strange craft was COM
pleted Saturday and launched upon the
broad bosom Of the Savannah. 1t Is
built Of strong but rude material. and
sits in the water like a heavy cypress
log. The boat is about twelve feet long.
four feet wide. and at the stern shelter
for the navigator was constructed
about four feet high and six feet long
This is the cabin. and Will contain the
provisions. cooking utensils, ETC., and be
used as the sleeping apartment OF the
VOyager. In conversation with nm we
learned he had constructed the craft to
20 10 Savannah on a mission Of business
ana pleasure. He expects 10 stop along
the route ana fish in good places, and
cook. eat and sleep aboard his boat. He
will not risk the land for camping on ac-
count of the Yarmints in the lower Sa-
vannah. and for fear of some one stealing
his boat He says he has provisions for
two months, and expects to reach Sayan-
nah about the last Of september. with
thousand pounds of fish caught en- route.
He CONNER 1ed his cruise on Saturday
Supposed to be at Wilmington Island.
Investigation into the circumstances Of
the rUmOred mysterious disappearance Of
Mr. James Lyons. a scenic artist, en-
ployed at the Savannah Theatre, removes
the sensational features Of the report.
Mr.. Lyons has been steadily employed as
decorator at the Theatre during the sum-
mer. Week before last he quit work and
went TO ThunderbOldt, where he spent
the week with friends. Last Monday he
returned and went to the Theatre to re-
sumo work. but feeling unWell he went
back home. Tuesday morning he again
started out, and failing to return at night
inquiry was made as to his whereabouts.
Nothing was then learned. His friends,
however, entertain no fears as TO his
safety, as it is believed he is at Whining
ton island with his wife's sister. where he
is accustomed TO visit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
Supposed to be at Wilmington Island


Mr.. J. Mccarthy. representing the Au-
gusta Chronicle and COaStituti0RdliSt, is
in the city. and paid the MORNING News
a pleasant call last night.
Colonel William ii. Ashmead. of the
Jacksonville Dispatch and 'ECeHiBg Her
aid. was in the city yesterday and paid
the MORNING News a pleasant visit
Mr.. Eddie Hunter, the youngest son Of
Mr.. VIM. Hunter. has been appointed
transfer clerk at the Central Railroad
Bank in this city. the appointment to date
from September l. 1882.
Mr.. William =. Hunter, formerly Of the
well-known firm Of William Hunter &
son. left for New Ork Saturday by the
steamship City Of Augusta, where he will
assume the duties Of cashier in the Ocean
steamship COmpany's offices.
Mr.. J. \. Bates. resident member and
business manager Of the firm Of Ludden Il
Bates. will leave with his family this week
on their annual vacation at the North.
On Friday evening. in response TO the in
vitatiOn of Mr.. Bates, between twenty
five and thirty employees OF the Southern
Music House met at his residence, corner
Of TAYLOR and Whitaker streets, where
they were entertained. Mr.. Bates will be
absent a month. During his absence he
leaves the business Of the house in the
hands of the department managers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
MarshaIl House.

The uniform scale Of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, clearly and
hOme-like appearance of apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among the most
prominent OF the South, which reflects
great credit on its manager, who leaves
nothing undOne to enhance the comfort of
its numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

During marketing hours Saturday
evening. while Mrs. Anglin, wife of
Peter Anglin, city policeman, living on
the corner of Habersham and Congress
streets, was on her way up stairs with
lamp i'm her hand she was suddenly seized
by burglar. She let the lamp fall in her
fright. and eXtricated herself from the
burglars grasp, falling down the steps
and sustaining serious injuries.
Policeman Durham, hearing the cries
Of murder. rushed to the scene, too late TO
catch the burglar: but he found Mrs.
AngIin lying on the floor, Frustrated from
fright and nervousness, with her back
and head severely bruised.
There seems to be no way Of ascertain
ing how the robber got into the house, eX-
cept he took advantage Of the absence
of the family and sneaked in by an up
lifted window.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

LaFar's Best, land the Daisy"
Ask To see the new Hats.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Excess Of revenue over expenses
and liabilities Sl20. 735 81
During the same period there was ex-
pended for construction and equipment
the following sum:
Richmond and Danyille and Pied
mont Railways for new stations,
real estate. water, wood and coal
stations ...-...S 1929 -
For cars. locomotives, machinery
and tools for shops -...-.-... l35.S73 II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Mr.. Louis Stern offers a rare Opportu-
nifty for buyers to obtain goods at their
lowest value. Gents Handmade Low
quarter Shoes are being sold at a sacrifice.
Also ladies' and gents Trunks of the
latest STYLES. In fact. he is making an
earnest endeavor to close out his entire
stock, as he is compelled to vacate the
premises soon, and those who are in need
of Trunks, Tourists Bags, Satchels,
Boots, Shoes, etc, would do we'll to call on
him at Moses Krauss's old stand, corner
Barnard and Broughton streets, and eX-
anime his stOck.-AdU,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

Failures Reported in the Southern
states During the Past Week.

States During the Past Week
There were I79 failures in the United
states reported to BrGdStreet's during the
past week. more than the preceding
week. A. more than the corresponding
week Of 1882. and 100 more than the same
week of 1881. Compared with the pre-
vious week the Middle States had So,
decrease Of Is; New England States 30, an
increase Of l; southern States 20. an in
crease Of :: Western States IS, an in
crease Of :: Pacific States and Territories
%. a decrease OF >; Canada and the
Provinces 3. an increase OF ). Inc I'M
portant failures were Schott & knight,
Philadelphia: the Norwood y.
y Lumber Company; the Boston
Sewing Machine and Cabinet Com
pany and J. F. Paul & Co., lumber, Bos-
ton: Silas Merchant, manufacturer of ice
machines. Cleveland, Ohio; Charles Ii.
Bishop Il Co., commission -four, grain,
etc. Cincinnati. In the principal trades
they were as follows: GrOcers 30; gener-
al trades 20: liquors y; manufacturers
y: hotels and restaurants II; clothing 10;
dry goods 8: hardware :; tobacco and CT
gars ;: shoes (: iewelry 4; lumber 4; fan
CIV goods 4 millinery 3; coal 3; furniture
3; leather ,; harness ,; butchers ,; gents
furnishing goods ,; drugs ,; produce and
provisions ,: hats l : stOckbrOker !; bank |.
The following are from Georgia and adj
joining territory:
FLORIDA.
Lake City-ThOmpsOn Il Hart. saw
mill. have assigned. Liabilities 10000;
nominal assets 100000.
GEORGIA.
Mount Pleasant. B. Robinson, naval
stores. has failed and closed out.
Savannah-S. G. Haynes Il Brother,
grain and flour, are reported financially
embarrassed.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
Bamberg-C. Sahlman, Jr. Il Co.
agents general store. have assigned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27
SpFrial untitre.
Notice..

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE
SAVANNAH, GA, August y, 1883.
Holders of GROUND RENT LOTS in ar
rears for two or more quarters rent, are re-
quested to call and pay the same on or before
SATURDAY. the 18th day Of September prOX..
otherwise, on the Monday following 1 shall
furnish the City Marshal with a list of all
such lots so in arrears for the purpose of being
RE-ENTERED in accordance with the city
ordinances in such cases made and provided.
c. ;. HARDEE. City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

All those who are in need of suit of
clothes will do well to call at b. II. Levy
~ Bros. as they have reduced prices on
Clothing IN order to make room for their
extensive stock Of fall and winter goods.
The balance of their summer stock VIII
be sold at New York wholesale cost price,
thereby allowing the public to derive the
benefit of low prices. Go and see for
yourselves before purchasing elsewhere.
b. II. LEVY & Bro,
-Adg, lS9, 1911, 1873 Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-27

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