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The Evening critic., 1884-02-05


GENERAL SACKETT thinks the lot of tho
old soldiers at our Soldiers Home is not o
happy one, because there is nothing for
them to do.
General Sackett is right.
The most forlorn-looking object in the
world is the old soldier at tho beautiful
Home, sitting around smoking an old pipe
and waiting to die.
General Sackett would provide amuse-
ments for them or means by which they
can amuse themselves.
Again General S. is right.
Provide the old soldier with billiard
tables, bowling-alleys and shooting-galler-
les and a beer garden-provide him with
anything that will interest him and solace
his last days. That Is the Christian way of
doing the thing and the common-sensc
way.
Spend less on fine driveways and swans
and Presidential retreats and no3egays and
give the old soldiers chance to enjoy
themselves as they wish. :.
General Sturgis is undoubtedly in favor
of thus regulating the Home. Who or what
then is in the way2
The Evening critic., 1884-02-05
Tuesday, February 5, 1884.

JUDGE AxTELL has put himself in a
pretLy box
The Evening critic., 1884-02-05

THE CRITIC delights to record such
deeds of heroism as those performed by
John Hogan upon the Schuylkill River at
Philadelphia last Sunday. A sled with
eight or moro boys upon it had broken
through the ice. A great crowd was pres
emit, and, as usual, panic.stricken. But
Hogan, mere boy himself, was equal to
the occasion. Tho report Of the disaster
says:
Lying fiat, on his face at the edge Of the
broken Ice, he reached out with both hands
and landed a little boy who was struggling
near him. Throwing him out on the arm Ice,
he seized another, and 30, In less than min.
ute, for the boys were all within few feet OF
him, he rescued all but two OF the little fol.
lows. Ono boy was trying TO get on the ice on
the other side OF the hole, but It broke re.
peatedly, and each break threw him back into
The water. Hogan jumped into the river with
ont even removing his coat, swan to the strug-
Cling boy. and finally threw him up on to the
and rescued another boy, who was clinging TO
the edgo in tho same way. In all, he rescued
eight boys, and, so far rs known, only nine
were on the sled. James Donalan, 10 years
old, was among those on the sled, and Is sup.
posed 10 have been drowned, as he has not
been seen since. Hogan came near being
drowned by the last boy he rescued, who threw
his arms around his neck and nearly dragged
him under, and would have done so had not
10 Hogan's assistance. When Hogan got home
he was nearly frozen TO death. He was put to
bed and doctor sent for. Late tonight he
WAS said TO be doing well.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-05

The Reception 10 the Illinois Press.
The members OF the Illinois Press Associa-
ton were received at tho NationM Rifles Ar
miory last evening by committee OF we'll
known ladies' and gentlemen, including Public
anu MRS. Logan, the Hon. Green b. Raum, j.
w, clinton, General Logan, Senator Qpllom
ana Congressmen Morrison, Cannop1sGDptln
ana Finerty ana others deliyA,fif ad dresses
The remainder ofthN evenipsWas devoted to
music ana dancing apAlNAs pleasantly spent.
100000 to loentn real estate in sums to suit
borrowefRsslN0 dVlay.
D. II. WARNER.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-05

"AIderney Dairy Wagons,
Fresh Alderney butteI, ohurned ,apcfy morn
ing and delivered In VI y Resd. prints. soc.
bReot milk, hQaRef4 ~. Olea@ 16c. per pint.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
THE FLORIDA RATE WAR.
The Freight Agents to Meet in JAG
sonville this Week and Adopt a Tariff

The Freight Agents to Meet in Jack
sonville this Week and AdOpt a Tariff.
4 conference of the officers Of the Sa-
yannah, Florida and Western Railway,
the florida Southern Railway and the
Florida Railway and Navigation Compa-
ny was held in Savannah last week.
The various companies were repre-
scented by General Freight Agent James
L. TAYLOR, OF the Savannah, Florida and
Western; General Freight Agent Brown
ell. of the Florida Southern; Frank
B. Papy. General Freight Agent of the
Florida Railway and Navigation Com
panY, and L. B. Fenwick, of the De Barry
Baya steamer line. The conference
was called to determine a schedule of
rates to take the place Of the rates now
in operation from Florida nOrthward.
After some preliminary arrangement the
conference adjourned without accom-
plishing its purpose, to meet in Jackson
vile on Thursday, when matters will
probably be definitely arranged. 1t is
stated By railroad men that while the
low rates which are IN effect during the
tight will not, OF course, be con-
tinued, the restoration will not
be to scale of high tariffs.
but to moderate figures, doing justice to
shippers in every portion Of the disputed
territory
General Agent Owens, of the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway, and Gen.
eral Manager Watson, of the DE Barry
Baya steamer line, have also been in con-
ference with the Savannah, Florida and
Western managers Mt in regard to
settlement of the st. Johns river fight.
No adjustment was rea ched and the mat
ter will be submitted to President Plant, Of
the Savannah. Florida and Western, and
President De Barry, of the De Bary-Baya
Line. Mr.. Owens is now IN New York,
and Mr.. Watson will pass through Sa-
yannah from Jacksonville to-day,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
TIE INLAND ROUTE.
Prospects for the Reopenins of the sa-
Yannah, Montgomery snd Fernandina


Prospects for the Reopenins Of the sa-
Yannah, Montgomery snd Fernandina
Line.
The prospect for the reOpeEing of the in
land route TO Florida via the City and
Suburban Railway to Montgomery and
thence by steamer to FernandIna has
been matter of considerable inquiry.
1t was understood that the line,
which was discontinued at the
close of last seasons travel, would
be reopened with the beginning of Florida
travel this month and with an increased
service. but so far as has been known
there have been no preparations other
than those made early in the year when
the controlling interest in the railroad
was purchased by the steamboat people.
Manager Watson, of the De Bary-Baya
steamer line, has been in the city several
days. and returned to Jacksonville yester-
day. The De Bary-Baya management
does not, it is understood, feel justified in
reopening the line unless the management
of the railroad IS transferred TO their
hands.
While there is no authoritative informa-
ton to whether this will be done, it is I'M
derstood ID be quite probable. Florida
travel is beginning to open, and travellers
are making constant inquiry as to the
prospects for the reOpeninS of the line.
II anything is to be done at all it is
time that some move was made.
The purchasers of the railroad have not
intimated their plans, but from all infor-
nation that can be obtained 1t seems
there is a probability that the manage
ment VIII be given to the steamer line
and the route will be established at an
early day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09

Col. Anderson's Address Before the At
lanta Convention.

Col. Clifford W. Anderson. in his adj
dress at the State Military Convention, at
Atlanta, on Thursday, made an earnest
plea for State aid for the volunteer force
of Georgia. After speaking of the i'm
pOrtance Ct keeping alive the military
spirit, even IN time Of peace, he said:
Il do not, l cannot think our law
makers have properly estimated the
Importance of having an ehec-
tual, well-iBstruct+d and intelligent
volunteer force. Washington said: The
volunteer force of this country must be
considered rs the palladium of its secUr-
ity and the first efectual resort in case OF
hostility Can Georgia afford to do any
thing for her volunteer force: Yes. Her
public credit equals that of the National
Government: her State securities equal in
value any in the commercial world. let
Georgia is the only state in this country
that will not appropriate dollar for her
volunteer force. .OurState should be pre-
pared for any and all emergencies By a
well-OrganiZed, well-equipped and we'll
disciplined force Of troops. The need for
a State volunteer force was shown during
the labor riots when in our State howl
ing mob held 2 railroad line until the
Federal Government had to be appealed
to for aid. 1t is indeed the duty of the
several States, and of the State solely. TO
preserve order within its own limits. The
means for the accomplishment of this end
consist in a volunteer force such as l
have already described. To be effectual
il must be fOstered by the State for
whose protection it is organized. A
reverent regard for order would be the
fruit of all this, and We would never have
a recurrence of the disgraceful scenes
which were witnessed some years go In
ante-bellum days one of the strong sup
ports of our commonwealth was our mill
tarv system. At present our lawmakers
seem TO have lost all interest in it, and
military ardor in Georgia is at low ebb.
Many of our companies have been dis
banded. To the conservative and
moral influence alone of her vOlun-
teef force, which prevented during
the dark days Of reconstruction the deeds
of riot and blOOdshed which occurred so
frequently in some Of her sister States,
Georgia owes her present proud position.
Ever ready and willing as we have been
in the past, and as we now are, with our
Ii Ies in our hands to sustain the peace,
honor and dignity of Georgia, we are in
deed discouraged as matters now stand.
1t IS beyond the power of any man or men
to revive the volunteer force of Georgia
unless we receive some recognition and
assurance from our State"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Fords' Opera Engagement Closed-The
Weeks Attractions.

Fords' Opera Engagement Closed-The
Weeks Attractions.
The Ford Opera Company closed a
airly successful engagement at the
Theatre last night. The performances
yesterday were the Bohemian Girl" at
the matinee and 1.-The Orange Grip last
night. Owing to the excitement
incident TO the election, the audiences
during the week have not been as large as
they doubtless would have been under
any other circumstances.
The sale OF seats for May Blossom to
omen tomorrow night, ana Barney Nc
AuIev on Wednesday and Thursday
nights began at Davis Bros yesterday
morning. MAY Blossom" is one
of the Madison Square plays.
David Belasco- its author, is
and ia Belle Russo" The play is a
mixture OF the tragic and comic sides of
life. Its plOt is full OF interest. The
heroine. Miss Georgia CayYan, is gen.
nine actress. Aside from the powerful
dramatic situations and mirth-proYoklng
comedy with which the drama Is SAID 70
abound. there are also many exquisite et-
fects. pitched in quiet key, winch are as
artistic as they are entertaining. Among
these is the burial OF the bird in the last
act-alsO the appearance OF the nero
among these same youngsters, where ne
accidentally meets his own child, and,
without recognizing her, tells her the sOr-
rOwful story Of his life.
Barney McAuley. as "Uncle Dan'l."
the sturdy DOwn-Easter in the Mes
senger from Jarvis Section" and in The
Jerseyman," is well-knOwn to the Savan-
nah amusement public, and viii doubt
less be accorded full houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09


The MORNING News Acknowledges the
compliment Of a serenade by Ludden Il
Bates Silver Tone Band on Tiday night.
Five cases were disposed OF in TIE
Police Court yesterday. The total reYe-
nue. derived was 81. Three trivial cases
were dismissed.
Moses Brown. a cOlOred farmer on
HutchinsOn's Island, has sent to the
MORNING News . large sweet potato
weighing ~ pounds.
A negro named John White was
arrested by the police last night charged
with having stolen s. from another negro
named John Pinckney.
A negro named Ben Cole was arrested
last night at the instance Of James Ward,
who charged him with having stolen -
rom his store on Canal street.
Solomon Sturges and c. W. Tippins,
both eolored. were committed TO jail yes
terday By United States Commissioner
Erwin for violating the revenue laws by
retailing liquor without having paid the
special tax.
a negro named Arthur Holmes acct
dentally fell from his dray on Friday
night while driving through the street
and had his left ankle broken. The IN
ortunate man was taken in wagon TO
DR.. SheftalI. who gave him the necessary
attention. and yesterday succeeded IN set
ting the broken limb.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
Church Services.


Trinity Methodist Church, Rev. T. I.
Christian pastOr.-Prayer meeting in the
lecture room Tor men and women at 10 a.
N. Preaching Dy the pastor at II a. m.
and 80 p. N. sunday school at 4 p. m.
PRAYER meeting in lecture room Thursday
$50 p. N. Come TO these services and
worship with US.
New Houston Street Methodist Church,
Rev. 6. W. Matthews pastOr.-Preaching
at II a. m. and 80 p. NJ, by the pastor.
Sunday school at 4 p m Weekly prayer
meeting Tuesday, $50 p. N.
Christ Church, Johnson square, Rev.
Thomas Boone rectOr.-The t1enty-sec-
Ond Sunday after Trinity. Morning service
and sermon at IL O'Clock. Sunday school
at p. N. Evening service and sermon
at $50 O'Clock On Wednesday, even
ing service at $50 O'Clock.
st. Johns Church. Madison square.
Rev. Charles II. Strong TectOr.-The
:wenty-second Sunday after Trinity.
Morning service and sermon at IL
O'Clock. Sunday school at p. n. Even
ing PRAYER aad iitany at O'Clock. On
Wednesday service at 4:30 p. N.
-. Matthew's Chapel, corner Hunting
don anG Tattuall streets, Rev. Henry
Dunlop il charge.-Ihe tWenty-SecOnd
SUNDAY after Trinity. Sunday School at
$3.50 a. m. Morning service and sermon
at II o'clock. Evening service and ser
mon at ) O'Clock.
st. Stephens Church, Harris street near
Habersham, the Rev. John J. Andrew
rector. Services twenty-secOnd Sunday
after Trinity at II o'clock a. N. and at
80 D. n. sunday School at $3.50 p. m.
Wednesday evening prayer ut 5 O'Clock.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of the
Ascension, ". ;. Bowman. ID. D., pastor
Divine service at II a. m. Festival of
the Reformation. Sabbath school will
unite in the singing, Service at 30 p. m,
and on Friday at p. III. sabbath school
~ p. m. ~ ar are invited:
Baptist Church, Chippewa square, Rev.
J. L. L. Holmes notwithstanding by
the pastor at IL a m. Young mems
prayer meeting at 10 a. m. sunday school
at Z: 80 D. m. Prayer meeting and lecture
Wednesday at $50 P. m.
Second Baptist Church, corner Green
square and Houston street.-The
-Dss.0r, Rev. 4. Ellis, will preach at IL a.
10. aud As r. N. Morning subject:
Men and Times" Evening: with
Christ at Evening" Sunday school at
pm. Lords supper at $3.50. Strangers
made welcome.
Independent Presbyterian Church, Rev.
/. ). h. Arson. d. D.. pastOT.-Usual ser
vices to-day AZ II O'Clock a. n. ana : 80
O'Clock D. m. All are cordially invited
10 attend.
First Presbyterian Church. Monterey
SQUARE -serc;t.es az IL a. m. and 80
nm. Preaching by Rev. James L. Mar
lin. Of Abbeville, :. c, sabbath school
at 4 p. n. Young mems prayer meeting
at 10 a. n. The public are cordially in
vited.
Penfield Mariners Bethel, Richard
Webb chaplain.-Preaching in the morn
ing at IL O'Clock AID AT night at 1870.
Sabbath school at 3:20p. II. Seamen and
citizens are cordially invited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
To decide FIection Bets.

A Board of Commissioners who were
appointed to decide on all bets on the
late election, in their report, advise an
inspection of my stock of fine Clothing
and. instead of going to tailor, you can
find in my large assortment goods that
cannot be surpassed in nit, quality and style
by any merchant tailor, and thus settle
your bets satisfactorily and make big
saving. l am Eow showing superb
line of Dress Overcoats, Dress Suits, etc.
That hat that you lost or ICON on the cleo
ton can be secured from my very care
fully selected stock of all the latest styles
and shapes-and cheaper than anywhere
else in the city.
In business suits 1 can show you some
goods that will open your eyes, and at
much less figures than you will get i'll
fitting suits elsewhere. Remember that,
unlike most houses, get goods that lotll
lit, and not solely that viii sell. Now is
the time to get new suit for your boy,
and neat all-wool polo cap free. Always
bear in mind that you get from me style,
ut, quality, and lowest prices. Sign OF
the GOLDEN Arm, 159 BrOughton street
SIMON MITCHELL-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
United States District Court.

The United States District Court,
which convened for the November term
on the 9th inst, adjourned yesterday
morning until Monday, the 18th. The
only case OF special interest which was
brought before the Court was that OF
Robinson & Sons and others against the
owners of the schooner J. J. Taylor and
her cargo. The vessel was lowed into
this port several weeks ago with a cargo
of lumber on board and ordered sold to
satisfy libel for salvage. issued in be-
half Of the libellants. The vessel and
cargo were sold, and the question before
the court was to determine what proper
ton of tie sum realized from the sale the
libellants should be awarded. Judge
Locke rendered the final decree of the
court, allowing Robinson & Sons and
others $T15, this amount being 90 per
cent. Of the net proceeds Of the sale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09

full for your friendship and support
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
FEATURES OF THE DISPLAY.
The nrnnession will melinda q la
RELIEVING THE QUARANTINE.
The Present Station Inadequate for the
Port

The Present Station Inadequate for the
Port.
The Mayor and Sanitary Board visited
the Quarantine Station yesterday for the
purpose Of examining the situation and
devising measures for relieving the pres
ent pressure upon the accommodations of
the station. There are a greater number
of vessels in quarantine now than there
has ever been before, and it will take at
least so days before the last of them can
comply with the health regulations of the
port. As number of these vessels come
from "suspected," not infected" ports,
and have been at sea from 80 to 80 DAYS,
there is no sanitary necessity existing for
their further detention at quarantine
only the law requires il. The board will
take action in the matter on Monday, and
it is expected that measures will be
adopted by which nearly all of the vessels
will be allowed to come up to the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09

We sell the lowest and the best of goods,
and no humbug about it; don't believe all
you read; call and satisfy yourself. We
agree IN the plainest words to sell our
superior Clothing lower than any body in
Savannah or elsewhere. The "EdnlOHS"
confines themselves in advertising as in
their dealings, strictly TO the truth, and
when we affirm anything, ne do II every
time. There is not a more deceiying arti-
Gle Of merchandise to the general public
than clothing; very few are judges oft, and
the goods manufactured to sell wholesale
to the trade is trash compared with the
goods manufactured by US for our differ
ent branches. The great masses rush to
the ''E'dnlOuS" not for the love of its pOpu-
lar manager and proprietors, but because
they are honestly dealt with, and to save
money. 40 Congress street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09

The following was sent to the MORNING
NEWS by a Bay street merchant:
RESOLUTIONS RESULTING from RE-
TURNS of RECENT election:
the Unterrifed Democracy of the Great
REPUBLIC have RESOLVED as a RIGHT
EOUS RETRIBUTION
THAT THE
REVEREND RELIGIOUS REVILERS of
Rum, ROMANIsM and REBELLION be RE-
BUKED for their RANCOROUS REMARKS,
AND THAT THE
RADICAL REPUBLICAN RASCALS now
REVELING in official spells be RETIRED
to the REALMS Of ever RECURRING RE-
GRETS and REAIORSE until REGENERATED
by REPENTANCE, RETRIBUTION and RES
TITUTION.
The READING of these RESOLUTIONS is
RESPECTFULLY RECOMMENDED to the
REVEREND REPUBLICANS who have used
their RS IN RELIEVING themselves of
RADICAL bile in way that is REPRE-
HENSIBLE to RESPECTABLE REPRESEN-
TATIVES of the DEMOCRATIC party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
Ir MAT BE RArEoNALLY coNcLunEn

IT MAY BE NATIONALLY CONCLUDED
that l wrote no more plays, and had it
not been for the drOp-curtain would
scarcely have cared to 90 TO the theatre
again. But this drop-curtain was a
strong attraction in itself, as on it ehak-
speare was represented asleep and
dreaming, with all his characters around
him in the most striking scenes in his
plays. This studied so thoroughly that
my grandmother was able from my de-
scriDtions to s'ooachs me so well In the
stories, that people who were not IN the
secret sometimes wondered how one SO
young could be so well acquainted with
Shakespeare. IL l we're to tell what fol-
lowed in after life from numerous little
incidents like this, ] would tire my
reader, and therefore will only say that
from this | got the first hint as to the
value of teaching by pictures.
A few years after Clara Fisher ap-
peared on the stage and hOnored the am
bilious youth of Savannah by receiving
the visits of a select few, among whom L
was not one. Nor did the effect OF my
glimpse behind the scenes ever wear on;
although both in Europe and America
authors, artists, musicians and even
managers, have offered me access TO the
green-room and introduction to the syrens
thereof. My fathers treatment and my
mothers were equally effective.
When | returned from Europe Mr.. Blake
had converted the green-room of the Sa-
vannah Theatre into a gallery OF valuable
pictures. and gave me the key and free
access to it for my friends, and few
young ladies visited it occasionally but be-
fore could make it sufficiently fash
ionable resort, and thus cultivate taste
for the fine arts, thieves broke in and stole
the art treasures, for going rather early
one morning found the walls bare. Some
admirers of art had broken in and carried
off the pictures by sea to New York.
A long voyage and a rapid land mail
made the recovery of the art treasures
possible. but what became of them or the
thieves never learnt, and therefore suf-
fee to say that the failure of Mr.. Blake's
patriotic attempt at art culture may ac-
count for the tOrpidity existing in this
city on the subject of art from that day,
till Miss Telfair's Will. let us hope, has
relieved it of the paralysis. R. W. Fl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09

for REELECTION to the ONCE OF oRDI-
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rnaer 70 New Aaverusements.


Far Oriinarv-AIfred B. Smith.
Art special-James z. fleid-
4 ard Of thanks
NOtice-R- II. Anderson.
Theatre-May Blossom.
Dress goods at Eckstein's.
Winter goo g at Altmayer's.
Millinery gOOas ST Plgtshek's-
nress gOods-B. T. Mchenna Co.
FIazs and lanterns at >chreiners-
Ueur=ch- Amerik anIscher EuergeF- s1s-L.
Price OF photographs reduced
Position wanted by . bu-iness man.
second hand etsgere wanted.
Washers and lrOuers wanted.
White girl wanted.
store and Owe ling FOR rent.
Rooms for rent.
steamer for sale OF charter.
Dark brown setter found.
Tate Spring mineral water.
SundrIes a. auction.
Fine hats. Belsineer.
Mrs. Frrucis Dittman, midwife.
Houses for rent.
Room wanted 10 rent.
Lounge ana wardrobe for sale.
Dry goods statesmen wanted.
Damaged cotton for sale az auction.
Good cook wanted.
House wanted 10 rent.
Board wanted in private family.
Two connecting rooms wanted
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09

SAVANNAH, Nov. 7.-Edit0r Morning
Nelvs: Some of our citizens are wrongly
impressed as to my position about the
proposed celebration next Tuesday night.
was actively at work to-day to prevent
any action by our citizens on the sugges-
ton made by the Chairman Of the National
Democratic Executive Committee In to-
days NEWS, because 1 saw no good and
much harm to come of such action. l
have only to add that am heartily in IA
vOr of as grand a demonstration next
Tuesday night as we can get up. Yours.
T. NJ. NORWOOD.