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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
All the novelties of the season to be had
at Belsinger's, Lyons Blockade.

Boys Don't. Men Won't
Don't, my friend. Don't jeer and laugh
at that i'll clad man. He has heart with
in that tattered, rusty coat just like yours.
He may have been better off once. lie
may vet find himself above you. Never
scot at the Affections or misfOrtunes Of
others. 1t may be your turn to be down
tomorrow. A day has often accomplish
ed seemingly greater impossibilities. Be
men while you can. Simon Mitchell may
not always be with you to keep up your
"Outer man." But while he is here,
take advantage of the extraordinary bar
gains he is offering. Spring goods will be
coming in very soon; the remaining Win
ter stock of Gents, Youths and Boys
tailor fttt1lq, substantially made Clothing
must 90. Those who wait for bargains,
and those who lc0n't buy except at sac
rifice. have now the opportunity at the
sign of the GOLDEN ARM, 159 BroughtOn
street. If Simon Mitchell doesn't offer
YOU better goods cheaper than any one
else. he won't ask you to buy. His past
reputation must be sustained for quality,
for lit, for l0t1 prices. Unparalleled re-
duction in Shirts, Underwear, Hats, Caps,
Hosiery, etc. You can buy Clothing at
prices that will justify you in buying for
another seasons use. Call and see,
whether you buy or not.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
a Cherokee Remedy.

What prominent druggist says; T. r.
Fleming, of Augusta, Ga, writes:
"When l first heard Of your Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein' l
Thought l would order a dozen. In less
than week / ordered gross, and IN less
than seven weeks, as your books will
show. had ordered seven gross. | only
mention to you this fact to show how it
sells in this city. AS Cough remedy l
have never seen its equal. One bottle
sold makes a customer of it, Taylor's
Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Null
Iein for sale by all leading druggists at Zoe.
and $1.O0 per bottle.
Manufactured by Walter A. Taylor,
Atlanta, Ga, proprietor Taylor's Premium
Cologne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Meeting of Pulaski Council.
Meeting Of Myrtle Lodge.
Meeting OF Landrum Lodge.
Irish National Association.
ProposaIs-Frank E. Rebarer.
Tbeatre-Iights o. London Combination
Notice-Chas. ". Ladd & co.
Artificial Limb Manufacturing GO.
EIGHT lots left-C. H. Dorsett'
Fine mare for sale. - "a
Light phaetOn for sale.
Bartender wanted.
Frank A. Bergman, stevedOre.
Rose roots for sale.
Chatham county citations.
Small store for rent.
Sea Island Route to Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Arrested for Violation of the Revenue

a cOl0red woman named Patty jackson
was arrested few days ago, charged with
having retailed liquor without license
at ball given at Chatham Hall, on Mont
gomery street, and in violation of the
United States revenue laws. The case
was brought before Commissioner Beckett
for preliminary examination, and that
officer required the defendant to give bail
i'm the sum of 5000 for her appearance for
trial i'm tAe United States Court at the
novt form
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
A Card from DIR. Harris.

My professional services are respectfully
offered to the citizens of savannah; Office Jos
South Broad street, one door from Drayton
street; Residence 10 Taylor street, immedi-
ately in the rear of the Public School on
Barnard street. Calls left at my residence
or at my office will receive prompt attention.
Respectfully, r. B. HARRIS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
A Kew to Economy and Success al
How to Make Fortune.

Plain and Colored BOrdered Handker-
chiefs at Belsinger's, Lyons Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

The steamer City of Bridgeton will
leave Savannah for Fernandina every
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and on
Saturdays at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
On Thursdays this steamer will leave Sa-
vannah at O'Clock in theeafternoon for
Brunswick. Close connections will be
made at Fernandina with trains for Jack
sonyille and Cedar Keys.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

HEORGIA. CHATHAM C0UNTY.-CATlIA-
u RINE Z. ROBINSON, wife Of PAIBlCh
J. ROBINSON, has applied for exemption %
personally and setting apart and valuation OF
homestead out of the property of Patrick D
Robinson, and l will pass upon the same az
10 o'clock A. NJ, at my Office, on the ,0lh
SIXTH DAY OF MARCH, a. ID. 1884.
Holm q FFRRTT.I.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

NEORGTA. CHATHAM CoUNTY;;-Noilee id -
mands against JAMES W. Nhid IL
deceased. to present them to me, PffoPIsl,r!
made ont. within the time prescribed Dt ianj
so as to show their character and amounlt, re-
All nersons indebted TO said deceased are ntIt e
Inv required 70 make immediate payment
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

A. R. Altmayer & Co., 135 BrOughton
street, are offering manufacturers stock
of handkerchiefs at very low prices. The
assortment embraces handkerchiefs of all
kinds. They also have an unsurpassed
stock of imported jerseys of the latest
STYLES and of excellent quality, at prices
which Will induce every lady to buy one.
Messrs. Altmayer & Co. are also o1erlng
special inducements in parasols and kid
gloves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
That nneer Fish.

In the MORNING NEWS Of the Sd inst
appeared a description of a queer looking
little fish which had been received by Mr.,
NJ. NJ. sullivan, of this city, in shipment
from Florida. The fish was sent to Hon
Spencer +. Baird, U. s. Commissioner OF
Fish and Fisheries, Washington, ID. c..
and yesterday the following letter was re-
ceived from that gentleman:
WAsHINCTON, ID. c., Feb. u, 1884.
DEAR Strive received from you some days
ago a fish of which you desired the name. /
now haze the pleasure of informing you that
il is A species not very rare, but at the same
time not often met with. 1t is known as the
Trunk fish: scientifically distraction Quadri-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

GEORGIA., CHATHAM COUNTY.-Notice is
VI hereby given to all persons having de-
mands against LUCY ELLEN Il. SMEIS'
deceased, to present them to me, properly
made out, within the time prescribed by law;
so as to show their character and amount; ana
all persons indebted to said deceased are here
by required to make immediate payment 10
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

The Earnest Workers of the First Pres
byterian Church will hold a Festival at
Metropolitan Hall on Friday this
and evening, 10Th inst, where everything
to satisfy the inner man may be had.
The young ladies will attend in Kate
Grenaway costume.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

PAULINE II. SMETS.
Administrative cum testamento anneNo estate
-1eN EIlen Z Smeta- dacnasan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
The Annual Ball of the Schuetzen
GnseIIschaft

The grand annual masquerade ball,
given last evening under the auspices Of
the Schuetzen Gesellschaft at the Ma
sonic Temple, was attended by large as
sembIage. and the array of costumes was
pleasing and in many cases quite
grotesque Dancing was continued I'M
fill a late hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

The wonder of those who 60 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
up the sum gifts attractions. The public
largely testified their appreclation.-
Jacksonville Fd.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
tvonther Indications.

In the South Atlantic States today;
Colder. clearing weather, preceded by
local rains on the coast, northeast to north
west winds. and rising barometer.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1:4 O'Clock p. IN. yesterday { Augusta
time) was : feet 10 inches-a rise OF j
inches in the past q hours.
Comparative statement of temperature
at Savannah. February IA, 1888 and 1851:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
WARING RUSSELL, JR., c. c.
JAMEs NAYLOR. JR.. X. Of r. and s.


The first regular meeting of the Irish
National Association of Savannah will be held
at O'Clock THIS (Friday) EVENING at
FOrd's Opera House, Market Square. All
who are in sympathy with the cause of ad-
vanced Irish nationality are specially invited
to attend. BY order Of
THE COMMITTEE.
FIJI. O'DoNOvAN. Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

An extra Stockholders meeting of the Tyler
Cotton Press Company Will be held on TUE S-
DAY, 10 February, at Y NJ, in the Directors
Room of the Savannah Cotton Press AssOcia-
ton. 4 full attendance is requested as i'm
pOrtant business will be brought before the
meeting. By order of the
PRESIDENT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

The privilege of examining our stock, any
thing from a butter dish to set Of gold
jewelry, for only TEN CENTS. Fact! Come
and see. at l54 BRYAN street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Apollnaris Water Bottles, pints, any guam
ity, delivered at either Of my stores, corner
Waldburg and West Broad streets and Stewart
and West Broad streets.
LTEEEED
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
JOHN O. FERRILL,
Ordinary c. 4.

TE1FGTA. CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Whereas,
IL WILLIAM j. HARTY has applied "
CnGrsCf Ordinary for Letters Dismlssory a5
Administrator de bonis non on the estate Oh
Il 4 LII
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
y u DaAttstA 4@ofs
.frf-..r- q &

1C -IdHtC4s = -
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FEEElLL,
ordinary for Chatham county, this the SisJ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Gloves-Fur Ton Gloves.
,nno1.in nnd i1asfnrs at IlaFar'S=Adr.
Lost. 81 Reward.

Lost, yesterday afternoon in the neigh
borhood of the Market by young man, a
stranger in the city, his peace of mind
from seeing a suit of clothes at Appel
Bros. 1863 Congress, for just $3 lesss than
he had just paid for an inferior one else
where. Those who know and want CloIh-
inc Furnishing Goods, etc, at a sacrifice
generally, 90 to Appel Bros. first and thus
save mOneV-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

NEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY;-N.oolllcSS A. :
Tn hereby given to all persons having E Ep
mands against CATHARINE WAkNLIi%
deceased. to present them to me, PTToP1ealaI
made ont. within the time prescribed D3 ian~i
so as to show their character ana anne bere
All nersons indebted to said deceased are hei ~
nv required to make immediate payment
me.
JANUARY 10, 1881. ro~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Notice to Water Takers.

CITY TREASURES OFFICE,l
SAVANNAH, GA. Feb II, 1884.
Parties in arrears for water rent, due Janu-
airy !, 1884, are hereby notified that water
will be shut off from their premises, without
further notice. unless the amount due is paid
by March ], 1884.
c. s. HARDEE,
CITY Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
MYrtle LOdge No. s. K. of P.

A regular meeting of this Lodge AM
will be held THIS friday EVEN HRA
ING, at o'clock. 81 81 III
Business - Comforting Degrees. (S%k%H
Members of sister Lodges and transit \lseAY
ent knights cordially invited to at ~~
tend.
WARTNG RTySSET T.. JR. C.. G..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Canton Flannel Drawers and UNDER
Shirts.
A few left yet, at LaFar's.--AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Gents Dressing Gases and Dressing
Gowns,
in variety, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Wond andCoaI

Open front Shirts at Belsinger's, Lyons
Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas at Bel
singers, Lyons Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Wood and Coal

For sale by RIB. Cassels, Taylor and East
Broad streets. Telephone No. 77.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Hall of Jasper Council No. 10, H. G..
A regular meeting OF this Council will be
held THIS friday EVENING.
7. a. ASKEW, L.
CIARENcR 8 CnNNFRAT. Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
0opartmrrobip DntirFo.
NOTICE.

THE undersigned have formed a limited
i partnership under the firm name Of HAIR
place of business in the city Of Savannah. for
the purpose of carrying on a Corn and Rice
Milling business, the partnership commencing
on the lst day of February. 1854. and terminal
ing on and after the 3lst day Of January. lesl.
Tie general partners are Adam {. Harmon
and George H. Remshart. The special partner
is Clement Saussy, who has contributed the
sum of 1900 in cash to the common stock.
The certificate of partnership has been filed
and recorded in the Office of the Clerk Of the
Superior Court Of Chatham county.
FEBRUARY !, 1884. A. G. HARMON.
@. II. REMSHART.
CLEMENT SAUSSI.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

A new line Of Neckwear just receive
at Belsinger's, Lyons Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Unlaundried Shirts amsutta Muslin
Sh the very finest. at LaFar' s.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Notice Of Dissolution.

SAVANNAH, GA, Feb. II, 1881
d. mutual consent the firm heretofore eX
ID listing between the undersigned under the
firm name and style of SCHLEY, kEHOE,
BERGMAN & co. was dissolved on February
Z 1884. IL. MICA. SCHLEY.
PATRICK KEHOE.
FRANK BERGMAN.
lillian SCHTEY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
prathe.
Emnrral 9muitatlnmo.

SMITH.-The friends and acquaintance of
Mr. Walter W. Smith and of his wife, Mrs.
ANNIE SMITH, are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral of the latter, from the
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, at
10 o'clock THIS MORNING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Has special facilities for repairing and re-
fitting Artificial Teeth.
Office corner Congress and Whitaker streets.
Established 1863. No other address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
MarshaII House.

For sale by r. B. Cassels. TAYLOR and East
Broad streets. Telephone No. 77.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
Eating Cancer.

Fancy Scarf and the Dude Bows,
n Silk. Satin and Lawn, at LaFar'S.-AdC
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Umbrellas, Umbrellas. Umbrellas,
Silk and Bingham Umbrellas, at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

Dunlop's Hats and Knox Hats.
Derby, Silk and Opera, at LaFar, Adt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15

ChiIdren's Hats and Polo Caps.
Selling cheap now, at LaFar's.-Ad0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
Alexandria Affairs.

Reported for The EVENING STAR.
OLD PIKE BRIDGEs.-There is complaint that the
rered to go to wreck. The Middle Turnpike COM
pany, having abandoned its franchise the road Is
now a county road Alexandria city in 1890 bor-
rowed 900 to subscribe to the stock this road
which by its charter from Wfleys tavern In Fair
fax to point on the line OF the District OF Coum-
bia-
MONUMENT TO DR. LEwIs.-The monument to be
erected by the grateful patients and friends OF the
late Dr. NJ. N. Lewis is now completed and will be
put up before the close OF the present month. The
worknen are engaged at Christ church cemetery
in setting The foundation stones on which the
monument will rest.
GAS MAINS REPAIRED.-Super1ntend ROXbury
has been engaged to-day in making some needed
repairs TO gas mains, and the gas was turned OF
the works about 8 O'Clock this morning. The fami-
resort to the use of their winter stoves the
midday meals
TEMPERANCE MEET1NG.-A meeting was held at
the rooms OF the Reform club In Fairfax street. and
a large crowd gathered to hear an address by
Geo. W. Penniman, OF Minneapolis, Mimi, last
night.
NoTEs.-A striking portrait OF the late Malcomb
Mclean is on exhibition at the establishment OF
Mr.. j. P. Clark on King street.-The Thursday
night exercises at Trinity NJ E church, last even
former pastor OF the church.-Fifteen teachers
have been licensed by superintendent Grunwell to
teach in Alexandra next year-The Alexandria
Light Infantry is authorized by the law OF the
state to exempt thirty contributing members from
jury service, and strong effort is being made to
as well as auxiliary or honorary members at s.
or SO per year-A refractory member OF the chain
gang was bucked and gagged at the station-house
yesterday afternoon to compel him to do the same
kenson, charged with disorderly conduct, has been
released by the mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
TEE FRANCO-CRINESE WAR.
Active HO~silitirs 30 Bcyiu ummeds.
ntcty-first Message Over the Pekin
Wire.

PARIS, August S2.-Admiral Courhet has been in
structcd 10 lombard the arsenal al Foo Chow this
morning, and 10 land detachment OF troops and
destroy the war material and stores accumulated
There, which are OF immense value. This action Is
intended rcIrlSal Tor the action OF the Chinese
az Lang Son. Al the same time the French OF
heeiunG have been ordered Ia occupy the port and
coal mines as security Tor the Indemnity demanded
10y France.
LoSDoN, August 22.-The ran MaU Gazette this
afternoon SAYS: 'China VIII not issue a declara-
ton ~ war; but Will inform France and the neutral
powers that she VIII regard "A repetition OF the
hcriung incident or an attack on the Chinese ter
rlturN as ipSu rdcfO "A declaration of war. China
vii! ASK the other powers, and especially England
Ia he strictly neutral The English colony at Hong
Kong has been the base oT operations against Ton
gum. China expects that in {. So the French at
tack IS renewed the Engsh colonlsts VIII be
warned OF Their duties as ncutrals IL Is quite
tain that the hneSr VIII Immediately cross their
southern frontier ana invade lunquln."
LONDON, August ga dispatch from Pekin 10
the Times OF to-day'> date says: 1.-The French lega-
ton LETT Pekin yesterday. The telegraph station
was opened here to-day This is the first message
wired
LoNDoS, August ga dispatch from Shanghai
10 Reuters Telegram 60. says: "Nicomte de Sc
MALE, the French representative at Pekin. imme-
dlateiy after lowering the French Tag on the ega-
tlul, started FOR Shanghai"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
The Political Field

The Political Field.
GRADY wITHDRAws FROM THE NEW YORK DEMO
CRATIC STATE CoAMITTEE-COEGRESSION NOMI-
NATIONS, ETC.
rendered his resignation as a member OF the DEM
Ocratic state committee. On Wednesday he
addressed letter to Chairman Manning in which
he said: "It is but fair that should add that this
action Is entirely personal on my part, and does
not in any way involve the organization to whose
the committee. l have communicated my deter
mination In this respect to the chairman OF the
Tammany Hall delegation to the last state con-
Ventlon" The New York Star says: "When asked
whether he intended to come out for Butler, Mr..
Grady smiled as II amused by the question, but
gave no answer. 1t is scarcely probable, however,
that SO actlVe ana energetic politician as Mr.
Grady will remain idle during the excitement of a
presidential campaign"
made yesterday: Second Missouri district, John b.
Hale, democrat Twenty-secOnd New York dis
trlct, a: x parker, renomnated, republican. First
Ohio district. John T. Follett, renomlnated, demo
crat. Second Ohio district, Adam A. Kramer, dem
Ocrat.
The executive committee of the state temperance
alliance eof Maryland yesterday named the following
and Edwin Higgins, both Of Baltimore city; first
second. Henry Taylor, Baltimore county; third,
William Silverwood: fourth, James Pollard; sixth,
Oliver r. Bruce. The candidate for the nth dis:
trict will be named hereafter.
senator Pendleton denies that he has ever said
he thought Blaine would be elected
Jen. Davis spoke at political convention In the
sixth district OF Mississippi wednesday. He occu-
pied seat on the platform, and when called upon
TO speak did so with some hesitancy, saying that
serve, and he was unwilling to inure the cause by
giving the slightest occasion for criticism. He
spoke in commendatory terms of Mr.. Van Eaton,
who, he said, he was sure would be unanimously
renominated. He appeared to be In much better
health than formerly.
The greenback state central committee Of Con-
necticut have made engagements for Gen. Butler
to speak at Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, and
Waterbury during the campaign.
The republicans In Mississippi have now made
nominations for Congress In each of the seven dis
trictS -Four OF the nominees are cOlore0-JohnsOn
In the ed districts Pierce In the 3d. Lynch In the 9Th
and Hill III the 7th.
In the 11th Iowa Congressional district Thomas
fusionista This makes four congressional dis.
trcts In that state In which fusion has been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
C1os1so.our SALE OF REMNANTS

PREVIOUS TO OUR ANNUAL STOCK TAKING
ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST WE HAVE
HAD ALL OUR REMNANTS OF DRESS GOODS
MEASURED AND MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES
WITH QUANTITY AND PRICE ON EACH PIECE
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
WE ARE ALSO CLOSING OUT SPRING AND
SUMNER DRESS GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER
AND LADIES WHO HAVE NOT SUPPLIED THEM
SELVES CAN NOW OBTAIN SOME GOOD BAR
GAINS
FRENCH 6INGHAMS ELEGANT QUALITY, l21c.
FRENCH sATIEENS. GREAT VARIETY, 2 AND
37Ec
SUMNER CHECK SILKS. GOOD QUALITY. 5Oc
BLACK GOODS OF ALL KINDS IN GREAT VA.
RIETY-1HE CHEAPEST BLACK SILKS EVER
OFFERED.
ONE PRICE. IN PLAIN FIGURES
W. N. SHUSTER & SONS.
pFNNSyVvaNJa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
Mr.. King as President OF Erie.

ACTIUN OF TIE UIhkCIUhC HESTKkDAH.
At q meeting OF the Erie railroad directors In
New York yesterday Messra Jacob b. Schen, R
Suydam Grant and J. Lowber Welsh, the commit
tee appointed to confer with Mr.. John King J, re-
ported that he had accepted the position OF assist
ant president. The arrangement on which Mr..
King bases his acceptance is that the floating debt
This has been agreed to. The English share and
bondhOlders have agreed through Messrs. Powell
raise the necessary amount Mr.. Jewett having
peremptorily declined reelection, the committee
reported that he should be retained In q superv1-
sorry capacity, either as chairman OF the board or
as head OF the executive committee, and It also
suggested that at the annual meeting In Novem-
Der Mr.. King should assume the presidency. This
JE, was formerly vice president of the Baltimore
and Ohio railway company, and also for some years
receiver OF the Ohio and Mississippi railway CON-
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22

THE LATE AUDITOR ELA.-A meeting of Treasury
department officials was held In Assistant Secre-
tary Coon's room this afternoon 10 take some
action TO show respect for Sixth Auditor Jacob II.
Ella. who died yesterday Acting Secretary Coon
presided at the meeting and surgeon General
Hamilton acted secretary. committee consist
ing OF First Auditor Reynolds, First Controller
Lawrence and Firth Auditor Alexander was ap-
pointed TO draw up suitable resolutions, and ad-
dresses were delivered by Messrs- Reynolds, Law.
renee, Beardsly and Harmon MIS- Ella and MT.
Hatch. brother-in-law OF the deceased, started
with the remains OF Mr. Ella on the 2l0 O'Clock Train
this afternoon for Rochester \. Y, at which placs
the funeral VIII take place on sunday.