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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
WIN Won just Listen 10 This :

II every man who walks the streets Of
Savannah alone carried conspicuously on
his back a large card having on it the
name Of his clOthier, a majority OF our
Young men. old men and boys would be
walking advertisements Of Simon Mitch
elPs popularity as a purveyor of clothing
to the public. There is surely something
substantial in this popularity. 1t is not
based on friendship, as it is an old estab-
Iished fact that a mans friends nearly
always patrOnize somebody else. The
secret is no secret at ALT pays them to
get their clothing from Mitchell. They
get quality and variety, and above all a
reliable fit. Then Mitchell's prices are
never more and oftener less than other
houses will charge for slOuchy, ill-ftting
goods. The hot season will, like everything
else. have an end, and Mitchell does not
propose to have any summer goods To car
~ over, and no reasonable chance to trade
will be let slip. If you want dress suit,
a business suit, or a cool Seersucker, now
is the time to get it at merely nominal
value. His line of Furnishing Goods will
be similarly dealt with. Call and take a
look and get prices-nObOdy is compelled
to buy. Sign Of the Golden Arm, 159
Brouehton street.
-AdU, SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

BT Alderman " ellis
RssoErsd. That the street railway companies
and the street sprfnkling carts be permitted
10 obtain their supply OF water from such fire
hydrants as may be designated BY the Super
4intendent of Water Works, they paying
expense for putting IN valves between by
drants and water mains, and for keeping
hydranfs and valves in repair. Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas
ResOlged, That the Committee on Health
aud Cemetery be authorized to provide supply
OF fresh water, iron tubs, barroWs, wharf
blocks and rope, TO employ an engineer, nx
rate OF charges, and make suitable arrange
ments for use sf hosting engine at quarantine
station. Adopted.
By Alderman Thomas
That the Committee on Market be requested
30 offer for sale in the usual manner within
ten days., until the first Wednesday OF Deem
Der next. all unrented stalls ii the market.
2. That after the renting OF all the stalls for
which there are bidders as aforesaid the Clerk
Of the Market shall, under direction Of the
Committee on Market, assign the unrented
stalls to such persons lother than those who
sell from country cartsl as are accustomed to
sell their produce outside of the building,
charging them only the customary fees; and
that heUcefOrth such persons be not allowed
to occupy stalls on the sidewalks outside SO
long as there may be space on the inside OF
the market building. Referred to COMMITTEES
on Market.
Council adjourned.
FRANK L. REBARER,
Clerk OF Council
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
AHILIN THE nor SPELL.
A Cool sunday and How it was Spent in
-. Cft,- and At the Resorts.

A Cool sunday and How it was Spent In
the City and at the Resorts.
The weather yesterday was compare
tivalv cool. in contrast with the hot suf-
f,eafing DAYS and nights Of last week.
everybody was glad of it. Those who
etsid 1T home had better chance to en-
iov themselves, and those who went to
me seaside and the salts could so without
baking on the way. 1t was a de-
i;-hfr7l day. The morning opened
--7tb a fine breeze blowing. The Their
srrrnf ter registered 70 degrees at O'Clock.
Tba hreeze continued during the forenoon
orl made the day comfortable. AT .
rssfs,sI- the mercury had crept up to 80,
mt t,s breeze made the heat endurable.
N was Just the day for roll
in the surf. and there was rush Tor
Trrbaa The morning and afternoon boats
- 10Th crowded and the people were,
b,rov There was magnificent breeze
an sc river. and the trip down was de-
firhff,lI II was Just warm enough TO
,,ssrf n, oct where il was cool, and as the
ears crossed the island and landed the ex-
enrsi0nists on the beach there was rush
for tie bathing houses, ana IN
short time the surf was nlled Win Datners
rolling and tumbling in the waves as they
rolled upon the sandy beach. Inc up boat
at Z O'Clock was loaded.
Those who visited Montgomery and
Isle of Hope were equally as fortunate as
those who were at the seaside. The tide
shifted for bathing and the bath houses
were 6lled.
Towards night the breeze died down and
the evening was hot and muggy. The
ebnrmometpr at IL O'Clock registered 81
derraps. The maximum temperature of
fhe dav was 81 degrees, 4 degrees higher
fban on the corresponding day year ago.
Inc minimum temperature was the same
IN both years-76 degrees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

Editor Morning Netcs: The "FactOrs'
Walk'' is now what it has been for past
scores Of years-an open strip of ground,
always considered to be public walk of
health and pleasure for the people of the
city of Savannah, and South Broad street
their Broadway" From the foot of Lin
coin street, across the Bay, to East Broad
street, the grass plat, spotted with
benches, was esteemed and looked on as
their ''Castle Garden" and was resOrted
to by thousands of the city residents seek
ing recreatlve pleasures, cooling sea
breeZes and t-seeings-Yerily, Cupid's
chosen paradise for the cOOIngs of the
youthful males nearing to young man.
hOOd-Of the girlish, lovely maidens. look
ing forward trustingly to early wifehoOd
A number of the "factors'' lots reached
from tide water up to and on the hill to
Indian street, and more or less from JEFF
fersOn to East Broad streets. During the
past sixty years the city tried to claim
possession and control of the said "Fac-
tors walk" but not with success. The
| ownership has in all past years been IN
the public-the citizen residents in the
city. | here attach the names of the
earliest factors and merchants:
1. The western end, foot of Jefferson
and Bay:
Jno. z. Williamson, vice factor, esteemed
''the noblest work of God;" johnson &
Hill, H. Richards, Capt. William Taylor,
Peter de Nilliers, Douglass Il SOrrel, Hall
& HOyitt, Joseph AuZee, - Lord, John
Bentley, Robert Bolton, Moses Herbert,
Hall & Richards. Cohen 81 Miller, George
Schley, Robt. Habersham, Minis & Henry,
b. Mckenzie, q. Denton, A. Turner, Lip
pitt & Green, Padelford ~ Taft, jeremiah
Stone, Ellsworth 81 Way, ClaghoTn & Bas-
sett, Samuel Parkman, Judge Reid, Bur-
rOughs & Sturgis, Wellman & Brooks,
- Meiggs, King q Way, Robert Scott,
-- Corbitt, and last, but not least. the
merchant prince and gentleman, William
Castor. l.. N. +.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
vEsPERs AT rHE MONASTERY.

The Benedictine Brothers and Their
Work-The Bishops Visit.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Gross, accompanied by
Rev. Father McNalIy and a number of
citizens, left the city yesterday morning
via the City and Suburban Railway, to at
tend the vesper service at the Benedictine
Monastery on skidaway island. A num-
her Of the members Of the COL
ored branch of the Catholic
Knights of America, accompanied
the partv. which on its arrival at the Isle
Of Hone was taken in small boats over
rs tbeisland. and arrived at the Monastery
abotN half-past twelve O'Clock.
The buildings in charge OF the Bene-
dictine brothers are located on large
tract of land on the northeast pOr-
tfon Of the island, and command
\ fuU view of Warsaw river and sound as
Ear as the ocean. The plantation was Tor
some time after the war occupied by a
fs,g negro tenants, who cultivated small
fields. raising corn, sweet potatoes,
xvafprmelons and a little sea
island cotton. Inc plantation
was known as the BishOps places
hrr il WAS not until Bishop Gross took
~ ,r~a of the Diocese Of Savannah that
II became the seat of active labor as an
auxiIiarv in the instruction of the people
~ nc island in the faith of the Church.
TIE Beuedlctine brothers have been the
Fi-,ct instruments in this mission since
1s-T. They first located temporarily
~ Isle of Hope year or two previous
and tau0ht n school for cOlOfed children
nnfI suitable buildings were erected on
Ski.lawav. where they have since resided.
Tbev have exerted a good influence upon
the colored people, not only giving them
rali~ious instruction but assisting and
diraeting them in their labOrs IN
the fields. so that the place is now
Greatly improved, and the product OF the
land more than sustains the Monastery
the and mission il undertook.
When the Bishop and other visitors ar
rived there Yesterday they were well
|or,ad nv the brothers and large num-
Nor N cOiOred people, the majority OF the
Letter heinz converts to the Catholic faith.
III having been announced that the rite OF
condemnation would be administered by
fha Bishop 10 several cOlOred people. The
children Of the Sunday school were pres
emf in the chapel. where the brothers have
\ fine cabinet organ, and rendered the
music of the service very acceptaOly.
Vveatv cOlOred applicants for eOnnrma-
tfnu. most of them adults, received
the rite. Bishop Gross delivered ser
mon appropriate to the occasion, and the
ceremonial was concluded with music.
Tha Bishop expressed himself greatly
nlassed with the condition and progress
III he cOlOred people, as well as the insti-
tuition which the Benedictines nave es-
The visitors returned to the boats and
came TO the city last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
Rrexftiea.

The Superior Court will meet this mern-
ing at O'Clock, and the City Court at 10
o'clock.
Clinton Lodge No. "a, F. A. NJ, will hold
regular meeting tonight, and will confer
degrees.
The launch Of the new steamer Ethel
will take place this afternoon at high tide
from kinsey's mill.
The Junior base ball clubs, the Amateurs
aud Arctics, will occupy the Base Ball
Park this afternoon.
The different places Of religious worship
were well attended yesterday morning,
Notwithstanding the warm weather.
The clay-pigeOn tournament to take
place next week, 2Sth and 18th lnstants,
promises to be one OF the largest tOurna-
ments ever held in the SOuth. Among
other entries the Brunswick Gun club
will send a full team. The Macon Club Is
being reOrganiZed to send team, and
other clubs have announced that they VIII
enter.
Two negroes, man and a woman, were
arrested in the southwestern portion OF
the city last night, by Officer Bender,
charged with disOrdeTly conduct and with
fighting. The man was armed with
drawing knife and the woman With
Ratchet, and the fight threatened to ter
inmate in the dangerous wOunding OF
both contestants, when the policeman
reached the scene and took the fighters
and their weapons 70 the barracks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock a
white man ana a negro got into an alter
cation at the corner Of Congress and West
BROAD streets and were arrested by
officer Mathis. who was not on
dntv- but whose attention was at
fracted By the fight, and Dy the
crowd Of spectators who We're FASTENING
-, tf,e some. While the officer was pro-
eoe9inO down Congress street, between
TefFarson and Montgomery streets, with
- prisoners the white man attempted to
a $50 and resisted the onicer, when two
,-4sef White men attacked him with the
s-ierv ~ preventing his taking their friend
y, fho barracks. At this juncture Police
ram Kiernan came to the assistance q
1 .i-.s' arresting officer, and the principals
ana ne two abett0rs IN the attempt 70
escape were also arrested
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

Meeting Of Dekalb Lodge.
Meeting Of American Legion Of Honor.
Meeting Of Clinton Lodge.
Boys clOthing-Daniel Hogan.
Notice % shippers.
lords Opera House-Everybody' Friend.
Base ball-Amateurs rs. Arctics.
Desirable Offices for rent.
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
Drawing Of Little Havana.
Men Of ability wanted.
Silver knives and forks for Fafle.
Omcial drawing Louisiana Lottery.
Statement Central Railroad Bank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
TIE MASS MEETING.

Delegates to Wednesdays Convention
and to Atlanta-RatificatiO of the
Nomination of Cleveland and Hen
bricks.
The Democratic mass meeting at the
Theatre tonight promises to be a lively
one. 1t will be called at $3.50 O'Clock. The
first business to be disposed Of will be the
election of delegates to the Congressional
Convention on Wednesday and the Cub
ernatOrial Convention at Atlanta on Aug,
13. 1t will then be called upon to ratify
the nomination of Cleveland and Hen
bricks. Able speakers will be in attend
ance and the ticket will be sent booming
in the support it will receive from the
citizens of Chatham,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

FREIGHT AND PASSENGER DEPART,rr,-
sAyANSAH, FLORIDA & WEsTERs R'y ~
SAVANNAH. July -. iSSl Z
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

We advise buyers of ready-made cloth
ing to take with certain amount of allow
ance the fictions dished up in our papers
by our wOuld-be competitors. Poor fell
lows, they know they cannot compete
with us, and were shrieking reduction be-
fore the season was half over. Money
being scarce the great masses hunted
bargains and bought clothing from the
''FGmOuS." and now the "FGmOuS" says,
don't believe mere assertions if you want
to buy any good clOthing-Hats, Shirts,
etc., but 90 to the "Fdm0uS" and satisfy
yourself, that notwithstanding all the cry
of reductions, we sell cheaper than you
can buy anywhere. 14O Congress street.
q,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

r.. u "
Zetler. Il. NJ.
Treasurer-C. &. Hardwlck.
OuartermaSter-W.J }. MOrel.
Assistant Quartermaster-W. ii. BENNETT
Color Bearer-RObert Grant.
On the Thursday morning following the
battle, which was fought on Tuesday, the
MORNING NEWS printed an extract from
a private dispatch, giving the names OF
those who were safe and the killed and
wounded. The list of those who fell in
the terrible fight will recall the memory
Of many brave heroes:
Adjt. Branch was shot through the heart
and killed instantly.
George Butler was shot in the lungs.
Julius Ferrill and VIM. II. Crane lived 10
minutes.
Thomas Purse and Bryan Morel were
killed instantly.
&C. Hqrdwick, slightly wounded in thel leg.
W. ii. Ivey. slightly wounded IN the arm:
L NJ. RaysOr, slightly wounded In the
shoulder.
Louis Iippman. wounded in both legs.
addison K. TInsley, had an arm broken.
j. II. Estill had an arm broken.
- Girardeau, BADLY wounded.
r. q. Baker. shot in the arm.
Prank Barlow Bevill, seriously wounded IN
the shoulder.
Winder p. johnson, slightly wounded.
Alfred Davis. slightly wounded.
K. II. Cole, slightly wounded.
John J.. Martini slightly wounded.
John $ MontmOllin. slightly wounded.
j. +. Carolan. badly wounded.
NJ. II. Franklin slightly wounded.
Joseph King. badly wounded.
William +. Shellman, slightly wounded.
+. Leutz, slightly wounded.
L. }. Godfrey, badly wounded in the arm.
The dispatch also gave list of the sick
left at Winchester, and list OF those OF
whom nothing could be learned.
The great battle has passed into history,
but many Of the gallant heroes who aided
in the victory still live to tell the tale OF
their fallen comrades.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
StraugeE But True.

1t seems very strange to other dealers
why we can afford to sell so much cheaper
and offer much superior article to the
public than they do, but when once seen
into the matter 1t is not very hard to dis
solve. We purchase direct from the man.
ufacturers who manufacture nothing but
for best retail trade. We can sell cheaper
because we sell more than others, and are
satisfied with very small profits. Those
whs need such as Clothing, Hats or Fur
nishing Goods for this season, will do
well to call on us, as we MUST close out
our entire stock before the beginning Of
fall In order to make room for our Fall
Stock. Profit or no profit we will sell the
balance we have on hand.
B. I'll. LEVY g. Bro,
-Ada. $50. 191 and 1913 Congress street.
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The Harnett House, savannah.

The wonder of those who go to the Har'
nett House, in Savannah, is that so excel.
lent a table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered to the public at such mini
mum rates. Without exaggeration, the
table of the Harnett is as good as that OF
the Screven House, and the rates just one
half as large. Courteous treatment makes
ND the sum ofits attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
Jacksonville FLG.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

Persons leaving town for the season. and
summer travellers, can have the DAIRY MORN
ING NKws mailed 70 them. postpaid. for One
Dollar per month. or - 80 for three months
ans includes the Sunday paper, the address
being changed a. often a. desired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
Proposals Wanted.

OFFICE COMMISSIONERS CHATHAM COUNTY,
SAVANNAH, July IL, 1884.
Proposals are solicited for supplies for the
County Jail as follows:
For supplying thirty (3O) iron bedsteads,
9 feet inches in width by six (6) feet in
length.
For furnishing, glazing, painting and hang
ing siXty-one (6l) sashes more or less for
windows opening into corridors.
Bids must be handed in at this Office on or
before y o'clock NJ. on MONDAY, July 81.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served. By order
BOARD COMMISSIONERS C. G.
JNO r DILLON Clerk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

About IS per cent. were those of small
traders whose capital was less than
S., 900. Among those reported embar-
raised were Halsted, Haines & Co.,
wholesale dry goods. Sewali & Erickson,
wholesale millinery, Edmund Yard, Jr.,
& Co., wholesale laces, and Julian White,
Son 4 Co.. commission notions, New York
city: Fletcher & Sharpe and A. Il J. c. S.
Harrison, bankers, Indianapolis; b. d.
BufOrd & Co., pillow manufacturers, Rock
Island, H.; Ii. Campbell & Sons, iron
furnace, IrOntOn, Ohio, and the st. Louis
Hot Pressed Nut and Bolt Manufac-
turing Company. In the principal
trades they were as follows: GrOcers,
%: general stores, 10; dry goods, II;
clothing, u; liquors, -; shoes, IL; man.
ufaCtuTers, 10; furniture, s; hotels and
restaurants, s; drugs, Z; fancy goods, q;
millinery and straw gOnds, Z; books, sta
tiOnerv, etc..7; tobacco and cigars, Z; car
riages and blacksmiths, D; hardware and
agricultural implements, D; banks and
bankers, 4; produce and provisions, 4;
carpenters and builders. 3; iron, 3; hats, 3:
crOckery,2; grain and flour, ,; harness, ,;
lumber, 3; jewelry, .; mems furnishing
goods, ,.
Kissimn,ee. r.. J. Sears, general store,
Sherif's sale advertised.
GEORGIA.
Al5aay.-w. H. Wilder & Son, furniture,
failed.
1ugasta.-J. H. Oppenheim, junk dealer,
assigned.
Csrferssile. - Walton * Co., books, as
signed.
Griffin. - Mrs. G. a. Magnan, millinery,
closed by Sheriff.
NORTH CAROLINA.
YouzgsUille.-L. G. Jordan, general store,
assigned.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
aufer.--BellemOnte Cotton Manufacturing
Company. unable to pay its floating debts,
running at a loss and meeting OF stockholders
called To determine whether TO sell the prop
eriy 10 nav the debts. IL was ORGANIZED in
July, 1881, with paid in capital of So, 0O0.
TENNESSEE.
LfriHgst0R.-BOhannOn Brothers, general
store. assigned,
Msmphfs.-A. L. kreichgauer. undertaken,
sold out for $3.50 to a creditor who Endorsed
for him.
yashrille.-Oliver & Co, shoes, assigned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
Democratic Meeting.

b. authority Of the Executive Committee
MASS MEETING OF the party Is hereby
called for MONDAY EVENING next, July q,
at $50 O'Clock, at the Theatre. The business
OF the meeting will be 10 appoint delegates to
the Congressional Convention. to be held on
July %. and 10 the GubernatOrial Convention
on August Is
RUFUS Z. LESTER. Chairman.
B. H. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
weather Indicatinns.

In the South Atlantic States to-day:
Fair weather, northeast winds, stationary
temperature, except in extreme northern
and southern portions, slight rise in tenn
perature.
The height Of the river at Augusta at
lsfl O'Clock p. m. Yesterday (Augusts
ume) was 8 feet 10 inches-no change
during the preceding "a hours.
Comparative statement OF temperature
% 8 .nnnr.nL IrrI- % 1879 nna 1904.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
Marshau Hnnsa.

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, c'eanly 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, 1884-07-21
RTsINEss FAILUREs.

Bradstreet's Budget of Trade Embar-
easements.
There were 2l1 failures in the United
States reported to BrddStreepS during the
week, against 1914 in the preceding week,
and I62, 13l and 81 in the corresponding
weeks of 1855, 1882 and 1881, respectively.
Additional comparisons are given in the
following table:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

Where a large or stout man can be fitted
in either a fine Dress Suit or a Business
Suit, or separate Pants, or fine Linen
Duck or Marseilles Vest, is at B. II. Levy
& Bros. Sizes from 81 to 80 inches con-
stantly on hand.-Ad1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

sTORER-DOwELL.- in this city
on July :. at the Cathedral Of Our Lady Of
Perpetual Help. by the Rev. Father Mccarthy,
FRANK NJ. STORER, OF Lawrence. Mass, and
Miss GESKvIEvE G., eldest daughter Of W. ID.
Dowell. of this city.
L. Charleston Yeacs aad Courier please
eOpV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21
EunrraI anuttaftone.

OTTO.-TEe friends and acquaintance OF
Edwin and Martha Speissegger, and Of ED
DIE OTTO, are respectfully invited 20 attend
the funeral OF the latter, from his late resi-
dence. corner West Broad and Duffy streets,
at 10 80 o'clock THIS MORNING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

Ordinance on its first reading:


BY Alderman Thomas
An ORDINANCE to authorize deduction OF 10
per centum on all water rents and assess
ments for water and on all bills for cement
ing, cleansing or repairing Of PRIV vaults in
the city of Savannah to insure prompt pay
ment.
Re Il ordained BIZ the Mayor and Aldermen Of
the cify Of Savannah, ia Council assembled, and
II Is hereby ordained by the authority of the
same That from and after the passage of this
ordinance every person or corporation who
shall nav his or her water rents and assess
ments fer water, and bills due the city of Sa-
vannah for cleansing. cementing or repairing
of privy vaults promptly within fifteen days
after the same shall become due, shall be en-
titled to a deduction OF 10 per centum OF the
amount thereof, and the City Treasurer is
hereby directed to make such deduction upon
the receipt of the amount due within the time
above prescribed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-21

An important meeting Of Tattnall Council
No. SS4. will be held THIS EVENING, at
O'Clock. ROBERT COAKLEY, Com'r.
MAURICE E. ROBINSON, Sec'ry.