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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
TwO-CENT POSTAGE.
The Amount of Business Done Since LIST
Instant.

\
Instant.
The new two cent stamp seems to
have been popular from the jump" re-
marked the Chief Clerk of the post office
Yesterday to a News reporter, who called
10 see how they had been received by the
public. I'VE have sold over 20.opO since
the lst Of the month. and have been cVln
PEELED To make acquisitions on Aug u9.s,'
Macon and Atlanta 10 supply Us NltH
enough 10 meet the demands oil tue pun
How many did YOU sell for the first
week. -, =.
Leut rs verv busy to wait on customers
mo difference Of one cent is a great con-
-ideration with the business men, as YOU
NAV well perceive from the sales made
Bur first requiSiti0n from the government
was 20,OO0 stamped envelopes, when nave
all disappeared. and no doubt the secohu
reduisition will be double that amount.
Do YOU lind that letter writing mas IN
creased since ttra introduction of the two
cents stamp
Yes. very materially. The increase IN
letter writing has improved very much
The way in which we determine TINS l.
bv the number Of mail pouches we send
of every day"
wi nat do YOU think viii be the avera re
sales per month Of the new stamps curing
the winter
That i pretty hard 10 tell. but would
not be- surprised if 1t did not run up u
1900 or 10000 stamps per month
We learn that Tie demand upon inc
department at Washington for the new
stamps and stamped envelopes Is so grea'
that it is impossible tor the acquisitions
Up0n IL 10 be filled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

zlru advertisements.
Savannah Weekly News
FOR OCTOBER Is, 1883.
Ready This Morning.
CONTENTS.

First Page.-InEoductOry chapters of Miss
LlttlejOhn, = new and interesting serial by
Miss Eleanor NJ. JOnes-Holman's spartan
Simplicity-A Fiendish Reyengs-An Impor-
tant Issue-An Irascible Communications
hams Threats-That Bad Boy-Rufus Hatchs
Guests-Father Ryan on the NoEth-Brave
Sheriff Duzon-Irving's Scenery-A Mil
liOnaire's Romanoes-How Diamonds are Cut.
Second Pdge.-Georgia News-Florida News
South Carolina News.
Third Pdge.-Florida at L0usville-The
Peabody Fund-A Deserter's Nictory-Shaks-
peare Left in Peace-A Chattanooga Mys-
tery-Burned by Her own Hands-The Epis-
copal SesslOn-Letter from Screven-Our
Heather Land-Fashions for the FaIl-A Muir
derer Escapes-The Bank sues Gresham.
Fourth Page.-Editorial: Savannah's Pros
perty; Issues Wanted: An Important Rail-
way Movement; The October Elections:
Bankers Risks; Two Great Ship Railways:
Federal Aid to Education; Another Jute Ma
chine. Telegraphie; Ohio's Election in
Doubt; Fires Fearful Work: \ Colored
Girls Troubles; Chattanooga Chit Chat;
Cotton Movement; The Sale of the st. Marks
Branch; Double Drowning Near Augusta.
Ffth Page.-The Episcopal Sess ion-A
Street Car Accident-Short Dispatches-l ell
low Fever Ravages - The Franco Spanish
Trouble-Thibauden's Successor-Brief Dis
patches-Telegraphi >ummary-L0cal De
partment: Our Ocean Steamers; New Motive
Power for the Central Railroad: Charged
with Larceny After Trust Delegated: Savan-
mains Water supply; The New York spot
Market; Struck on the Head with Il Stick:
Colonel Nichols Interviewed; The Weather;
A Fraudulent Bale: United States Courts:
Local Chips; Fire on Shipboard; \ Case OF
Mayhem; The Orange Trade.
Sirth Pa9e-Agricultural Department: An
other Rare Find; European Immigrants;
Florida Items; Planting strawberries; The
Orange Crop; Study Your Farm: Bee Keep
ing IN Florida: The sheep Of the Period;
Notes of Interest to Farmers: Facts Worth
knOwlng-Scintillation OF Science-House-
hold Neutrality-suspicious. on the Fire.-The
Lords Answer by Telephone-The Georgia
Syndicate-The Rice ProGuction-At the
State CapItal-Army Officers in Peril.
.SeceuH Pdge.-Tallahassee Schools-Fol-
gers Retrenchment-M Morality on Change
Folger's Banking Bond-Peabody's Phian-
thropy-A Senator'S Child in Court-Butler
acknowledgements Items-Court Week in
MISUNDERSTANDING the Mail-At the Ma
uonal Capital-Quiet DAYS in Fernandina-
Randall on the Stump-An Exposition in
Ashes-Louisville, Georgia-Germans IN Line
-MOrmonism Not Dead-Sifting the Pork
Scare-Runaway Lovers Yictorious-D erailed
at WaycrOss.
Eighh Page.-Florida' Barge CaDal-Su-
preme Court Cases-Crops in the State-Sa-
vannah Observation-Disclosures
For sale at the office, Whitaker street,
and at the news depOts. Price, cents a
copy; 3 per year
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
To Every Reader.

Swilts specific .. :. :. is a purely
vegetable remedy, prepared from the roots
which grow in the forests Of Georgia. 1t
is the most powerful Alternative and tonic
known to the world. 1t is a complete an.
tidOte TO all sorts of blood faint. blood
poison and skin humor. 1t relieves the
system Of the poison by eliminating il
from the blood through the pores of the
skin. and thus makes permanent cures
without any of those recurring symptoms
which follow the sO-called cures BY the
use of mineral remedies. all al which are
poisonous, and drive in the poison instead
of driving it out. Send your address to
us TOR a copy of our Treatise on Blood
and skin Diseases, and we will mail il
free. Ask or write to any prominent citi-
zen of Georgia as TO our standing and the
reputation OF our remedy.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co..
Drawer s. Atlanta. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Notice to Water Takers.


E.f
SAVANNAH. GA. Oct. Is, 1883.
The following extracts from the city Ordi-
nances governing the Water Works, are pub
lIshed for the Information and government Of
water takers, viz;
Art. LXYIII, sec u. If the connection or
branch pipe. stop or hydrant cock. through
which the premises Of any persons shall have
been supplied with water. shall become leaky
or out Ofrepair il shall be the duty Of such per-
son forthwith to have the same repaired and
if such person shall neglect to have the same
repaired within = hours after notice, he, she
or they. on conviction before the Police Court,
shall be fined in the sum of SIC; and If such
person shah continue to neglect to have the
same repaired, the supply of water on such
premises shall be cut OF.
Sec. %. If any person shall knowingly and
Unnecessarily waste the water ON has pTenli-
ses, he, she or they shall be liable 80 . penalty
of water may be withheld from such premi-
ses.
Sec. 80. 1t shall be the duty of every person
whose premises may be supplied with water,
TO prohibit persons from procuring any water
from such premises, under a penalty OF $40
and costs, and the supply of water may be shut
of from such premises at the discretion Of
the Board Of Commissioners; and every per-
son who may use the water without paying
therefor, and upon conviction before the Po-
lice Court, shall be subject to penalty of $50
and costs, One-half payable to the infOrmer
and the other half into the City Treasury.
The attention Of water takers is especially
called TO the unnecessary waste Of water, Oc-
stoned by continuously keeping open the
valves Of their water closets and bath tubs,
and are hereby requested not 10 let them re-
main open any longer than IS absolutely ne
cessary To keep them properly cleansed.
G. s. HARDEE, City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
ARTICLE A."

Miss Lillian Spencer As Cora, the Creole
The Lillian Spencer Combination oren-
ed an engagement at the Theatre last
evening. on which occasion was present
ed Article A., :" with Miss Lillian spencer
as the Creole" The character OF Cora
embraces in its scope all the
passions Of which woman's nature IS
capable devoted love. deep scorn, pro-
found contempt. bitter hatred, I'M
yielding revenge. all eliminating IN
the Reinforcement of reason. In por-
trayifgthis character the actress has 10
take into consideration that 'COra IS a
Creole, that the hot southern blood
course. through her veins. and that what
ever she does Is swayed by the greatest
intensityOf emotion. individuality must
be sunk i'm the character. When il Is stated
that in all essentials Miss Npencer's per
sonation was great all possible praise.
has been given. Being OF
slender graceful figure. clear cut
features. and dark expressive eyes, IL
seems that the part was created for her'
and she was frequently applauded during
its rendition. The support was tair'
though some Of the characters might
have been improved upon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

OFFICE OF TIE MUTUAL GAS LIGHT Coz
IFS BRYAN street,
SANANNAH q A. Spntpmhe lSS3.

OFFICE OF THE Mutual GAS LIGHT Coz
lis BRYAN street,
SAVANNAH, GA, september lSS3.
To GGs Consumers:
The Mutual Gas Light Company expect TO
be in readiness for business JANUARY LIST,
proN.. and the following is submitted for the
consideration Of all interested in the success
Of this new and important enterprise:
The Company will furnish its patrons with
new metres. guaranteed correct; viii make
all usual connections from mains To houses
will inspect and blow out all Distracted or de-
fective pipe, and supply new burners JTee OF
charge.
The quality Of the gas viii be unquestiOned,
As it will be in all essential respects equal to
that sold in New Y Ork city and Brooklyn,
where it is more generally in use than coal gas.
The price Will be two dollars .S2) net 40 per
cent. added for n-prOmpt payments, which
Is cheaper than ever offered in Savannah be-
fore. and the Company pledges itself 10 main
tain as uniformly low rates as circumstances
will allow.
At this figure gas viii no longer be an unat-
tanable luxury to some classes, but Will be
within reach of all. supplying them with a re
liable. convenient, clearly. healthy and eco
monte light.
1t is respectfully urged that all who desire
to avail themselves of these advantages, to
make known the fact TO the Company at once,
necessary arrangements for their service and
accommodation.
Houses without pipe and buildings in course
of erection should be fitted with pipe as soon
as possible,
Al other information in the premises Will
be Cheerfully furnished on application at
office.
THE MUTUAL GAS CO., us BRYAN ST.
!. II. ESTILL, President.
r THOMpSoN Secretary
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

A. already stated, efforts have been
made to organize rifle association
in Charleston. and a meeting was
held Wednesday evening. The OBJ
ject is to organize an association in
that city similar to the one in Savan-
nah. The object Of the meeting was
stated by Captain Simons, who suggested
that all that was necessary was to appoint
a committee to nominate a President. two
Vice Presidents and a Secretary and
Treasurer. Mr.. W hidden. acting on this
suggestion. appointed a committee OF
three to nominate officers and 10 report to
him. When the committee has made its
decision a special meeting of the assOcia-
ton Will be called and the decision made
known TO them. The association has
every prospect Of success. Its first meet
Ing was attended by quite a number of the
crack shots of the city. and there is no
doubt that other, will join after the asso-
citation i fully organized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
rHE THREATENED STORM.
The signal Ordered Up Last slight

The signal Ordered Up Last Night.
Tho storm signal was put up yesterday
afternoon al $50 o'clock. signal Officer
Ford having received adyices from the
Department that there was a storm at sea
approaching land, all signals were order
ed up throughout section IL. which in
rudeS Port Royal. Tybee, Savannah.
Brunswick and Darien.
The reading Of the barometer showed
that tie are3 Of the greatest pressure on
the Atlantic coast extended from key
West % Charleston, while the direction Of
the wind ut AN the stations on the coast
was from the northeast. At a late hour
i'm the night there were no additional re-
ports to show the probable course Of the
storm though the barometric readings.
and the direction of the wind seemed 10
Indicate that the storm centre was several
hundred miles southeast Of the Georgia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Death of Mr.. Thomas Leahl

We learn that Mr.. Thomas LeaEy, a
well known painter. died al the >t.sJo-
seph's Infrmary yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock, Of consumption, from which he
had been lon1 suffering. The deceased
was a native of County Tipperary. Ire
land. but has been a resident of savannah
about II years. Mr.. Leahy was men,
Der Of the Irish ia sper Greens, which
corps be joined after its reorgani-
zati0n. IL viii be- remembered that some
wears ago. during sham battle,
he lost am eye by the unfortunate dis
charge OF musket which had been loaded
with ball cartridge. Mr.. Leahy filled all
the subordinate positions from Lance
Corporal 10 that of Sergeant. AT various
times. until placed upon the veterans
list. He was also a member OF the CathO-
lie Knights Of America. which Organi-
cation will pay 10 his heirs $1,000. Three
brothers and sister Of Mr.. Leahy reside
in New York The deceased was very
popular The body was removed to the
Jasper Greens armory. where it lay last
night. surrounded by guard of honor.
The funeral viii take place from the
aTmory NJ $3.50 o'clock this afternoon, the
company following the remains to the
grave. and the members Of the Knights
Will also attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12


FOLEY The friends and acquaintance OF
Mark J. Foley and family are respectfully in
vited TO attend the funeral of their youngest
son. john r.. from residence. Indian street,
west Of Farm, at O'Clock THIS AFTER
NOON.
GEORGE.-The friends and acquaintance
of DR.. 4. b. GEORGE, of Capt. Benz. George
and family and of Mr.. J. q. Hodges and
family, are invited to attend the funeral of
the former, frtsn the residence of the latter,
l53 Gordon street, at 10 o'clock THIS MORN
ING.
LEAHY.-The friends and acquaintance Of
Mr. THOMAS LEAHY are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from the Hall of the
Irish Jasper Greens, at 3:45 O'Clock THIS
AFTERNOON.
MURkENS.-The friends and acquaintance
of John Murkens are respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral Of his ONLY DAUGHTER,
from his residence, Thunderbolt road, near
toll gate, THIS AFTERNOON. at 1 O'Clock.
SKINNER.-Th friends and acquaintance
of Capt and Mrs. ". +. SKINNER. and of Mrs.
VI. Hardness. are invited to attend the funeral
of the former from his late residence on w hite
BLUM road, THIS MORNING. at 1880 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

\ number of residents of the western
portion Of the city have during the past
week or two lost the trash barrels which
were placed on the streets. The parties
who steal the barrels empty the garbage,
etc, into the streets and lanes. The
Barrel Brigade" have commenced work
early and are storing the barrels away in
anticipation of making bOntires of them
about Christmas time. There is a city
ordinance prescribing penalty for those
who steal trash barrels. 1t should be en-
forced
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Nnt An TaII,. Rnt Eact.

Talk is cheap. but it takes money to buy
land and brains to run hotel Simon
Mitchell. 1j9 Broughton street, has not
been talking for talk sake" but Is ready
to back up every assertion he has made.
l offer better quality and tit in young
mems and boys Clothing than any house
in the city, and to convince skeptics am
willing to send garments TO the house for
examination and comparison. When l
say | have the completest line OF fine
goods in savannah / make no idle boast,
and only ask inspection. Every stitch has
been selected and made up with the
greatest care. | am not giving away
goods, nor am l charging fun value. l
bought my stock right and am able to
share my successes with the public. The
variety Of goods exhibited is almost end,
less Every shade and pattern that is
really pleasing and lasting can be found
on my counters, and | am satisfied | can
save you money and AT the same time give
you just what you want. l have as large
a variety of grades and styles in Hats as
you can find anywhere in Savannah, and
at lower prices-nO fancy prices tackled
on for style or reputation-yOu therefore
only pay for ,1bdt y0u get. Ny display of
Neckvear, Hosiery and Underwear is I'M
surpassed in the city. Simon Mitchell,
1913 Br0ughtOn Street.-Adr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

Cotton -u0hbed mp serenely &c. yes
reriay. hut got BLACK eye later IN the
dat. when it dropped l-loc.
-r.- .-fra-rrarker'' man was about
9.-tiu last night. and woke up the nelSh-
lYrn1uI 0f Abcrc0rn ana congress streets
with his explosives
There are thirty cases remaining IN
disposed 4f On the supreme court docket
f..nI tine Eastern Circuit. in which 'hat-
ham county Is located
Inc october number Of the Mystic
s..r....I. published iu savannah. re-
ut-r- with matters of interest to the ldri-
su- secret societies. has been received.
There was some little demand for Cen
trtI Railroad stock Yesterday. some sales
Hair- male at 80 and CO.,. but there was
nothing much ~ consequence "HeIlh-' anu
d.. very heavy Transactions
come man, for being drunk and diser-
DERBY and using protane language on the
street.. was fined - or ten days lmpTl>"i-
m-uf Two ruIured women, CHARGED Win
improper conduct. were dismissed
Jonas jackson. one If the negroes cau-
lu.i iu -aiI on commitment from 'orH-
uar ~l.udu charging MIN with benz a
.-iueiraI go tile murder oI Mr.. and Mrs.
Haert-. was recognized at the lali Yes
-.rIty nVa former citizen ot North '3r"-
lima. Who knew MIN in that state
Robert ,mmin-~ and Henry Auder-
SON. tu- ..usIct> who escaped from the
chatham county cuaiu-sau-. after over
luV-ri1- and rohhiu- the guard. left
Jacksonville last night IN custody of MI.
Bond. ONE uf The guards 90 the chalu--an-.
and viii De- placed lu the jail here THIS
morning.
Ta- regular monthly meeting OF the 81
sarHsl Mutual Loan Association Was
E-L. last evening. and $4,000 WAS sold AT
f-.,. - d. t4r per cent premium
I.-r- i- quite a good demand for loans I'D
She several associations. which Il ludl-
ca-lV- 0t au active real estate market ana
building BOOM
large number 90 pipes intended Cor
tla mains rG le laid by the savannah Nu-
L.aI tra-lI-lr Company were moved from
hallv'~ wharf Yesterday to the immediate
..iell.-- Ct -l- new -J> works ~ rrtl
hundred nc tle same SIZE pipes are Hn
-.- wharf and viii he moved - VulcklN
IL possible and distributed eu The streets
-...E-l which tile mains are % De l3lu.
L.- Hav aiu-vlIle N-1-, has the follow
.a --TL- new drop curtain al NcIurte' :
s1.a-s House it, beauty. The picture.
...... was painted Ay Mrs. MeDufl-. %
Ills --rv. and her sister. Miss Matte
Warren. .f savannah. represents moon
|..r view 0f an oriental castle situated
near "a winding stream. the banks Qi
which are lined with royal palms and
other trees IT. the background are Up De-
-lar the spires Ut Mluammedan mosque.
.Era picture. Tor amateurs l. an excellent
-11.-frz. The work being artistlcally exc
.-r--.f
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Port Notes.

Mr.. Ferguson having thrown up the
contract for raising the sunken steamer
Mary VI. Cooper. Mr.. f. VI. Jones has
taken charge Of the work. and it Is very
probable. from the way he has set out 10
do the Job. that he viii have the vessel
up in "A day or two.
TassarO. arrived up from quarantine, and
was locked yesterday al the foot Of Dray-
ton street. She viii discharge about go
tons of scrap iron preparatory Go loading
lumber for Buenos Ayres. She is con
signed 20 Mr.. VI. :. COsulich.
The river front presents quite an active
s.nearance. the several steamers pass
ing up and down Keeping up last sched-
ms ~ meet tue rapidly increasing traffic
IF the fan and winter, while the wharyes
are dotted with a number Of sailing
crafts. the arrivals of the latter during
the past week being numerous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
PREMIUMS ON COTTON.
Circular from the Louisville Exposition
i'm Regard to Their Distribution ana
How Entries should be Made,

CireuIar from the Louisville Exposition
in Regard to Their Distribution, and
How Entries should be Made.
A circular has been issued by the Gen.
eraI Manager of the Louisville Cotton
Exposition, which embraces the preml-
ums and the rules governing their distri-
button. A regular entry must be made
in forms furnished by the department
of exhibits, in the name of owner or
agent. The entrance fee is SO, but
charge Of 81 30 per bale will cover all eN-
/ penses of handling, etc. The grower
name must be furnished, the state ana
county in which it was produced, the
year grown, the name Of the gin employ
ed. power used. water or steam, and hand
OF horse in ginning, and If the Judges en-
terrain any doubts on the subject ainoa-
Wits must be furnished. All entries
to he made from cotton raised in 49,, ana
/ to weigh not less than 400 pounds. >ea
island shall be exhibited in the usual
sized bales. 4 bale taking premium
cannot compete in any other class. cot
ton which has been subjected to treatment
bv machinery other than ginning ana
4 cleaning is excluded. The judges consist
/ Of two cotton manufacturers spinner ana
weaver. two cotton planters, two cotton
J buNerS broker anu COMMISSION ~
/ chant). and one cotton shlppeI-seNen
/ Judges. In awarding premiums, all bales
( Will be represented by numbers furnished
bV the committee in charge to the COM
mittee or committees on awards. COTTON
NAV be sold Immediately after the judges
/ have awarded the premiums and their
| action is approved.
Every bale of cotton should have some
/ distinctive mark 10y which TO trace owner
J shin WHOM necessary
/ The premiums for best bale sea island
are: First. 500; second, $3.50. For best
/ bale, short staple. first. $1,000; second,
/ $500: third, $3.50: best bale OF
/ long staple. excepting sea island. first,
4 81 900: second. $500; third, $3.50;
1 the best five bales, sea island excepted,
! the product of one plantation, first, S5OO;
! second. $3.50: best twenty stalks OF cot
/ ton, first. 500: second, 500: for the best
/ bale other than sea island. or long staple,
/ from each State and Territory, 500, there
being fourteen states; total, S2,oO0. The
/ total premium amounts to $3.50.
/ Arrangements have been made with
nearly all the freight transportation lines
/ in the United States, to carry back, free OF
/ cost. all articles exhibited in the south
! ern Exposition on which freight has been
/ paid one way.
shipment should he made to the South
/ ern Exposition Company, care James
| Todd x Co., Louisville. Ky. Cotton so
/ shipped will be entitled to sale, if owner
so desires, without additional charge.
! HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE
For Lemons or Limejuice,
1 is a superior substitute, and its use is
positively beneficial TO health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

sf-- John Cooper. IT.. who has been IN
ra.. central Railroad service at Augusta.
.rf whose promotion has already been
.H-..r.uced. has gone % Macon o. assume
IT, duties of lis new position. Mr..
..5luer is 81 SayaHnanian-
Nlr.I. A. Mercier- General Passenger
s-.-ur OF the sea Island Route. returned
.a~tarilv from au extended trip through
-h.- far West. Mr. Mercier visited Gin
.-fuuati. chicago. -. Louis. Kansas City-
~. Zoe. Omaha. Council Bluff. Indianapo-
b.. II. Paul and Milwaukee, in the inter
-. IL Ii linz.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

The MORNING News published yester-
day an account Of the accident to the
l.comotive"C Chronicle" which blew off her
steam dome Just as it was about to leave
for Savannah. The locomotive received
but trifling damage. Engineer Starr,
however. is thought 10 be seriously burned,
and his face. arms and back are in a
fearful condition. The fireman escaped
with but slight injuries. The engine has
but recently been repaired, and had been
thoroughly tested before being put in
service. No blame seems to attach to
anyone. and the accident cannot be ac-
cnunted for.