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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

By GEO. W. LAMAR, Auetioneer-
On TUESDAY. Seth April, at 80 O'Clock p.
NJ. viii be sold at public cutlery, on the prem
ises Lot No. I and east half of Lot No. First
tything. Arson ward. adjoining and compris-
ing square. with 80 feet front on BrOughton
street and depth ofg0 feet on Aberc0rn street.
fee simple. This location Is one of the greatest
finest stand for grocery. dry goods or any
kind of business in the city Easy OF access
and plenty OF room, il offers q grand oppOr-
tunitY 10 investors or merchants desiring an
elegant location for business.
Terms viii Ia. made very aa=w
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Index 70 New Advertisements.

Meeting Of DeKalb Lodge No. 9, I.O.O,F,
NOtice-Savannah Gas Light Co.
N0tice-Jos A. Roberts & Co.
Doll for rattle this afternoon.
Barge Mary for st. Simon's Island, etc.
AllcOck's Porous Plasters.
Durkee's salad Dressing.
EmOry's Little Cathartic Pills
Hats Tor everybody at LaFar's.
Bradheld's Female Regulator.
Try the Urbana Wine Co.'s champagnes
LsmOus. etc.. f0r sale By Louis Stern.
Boys' Clothing at Simon MitchelPs-
Groceries and LiquOrs-BarbOur Bros.
House for rent-C. II. DOrsett.
New Drug St0re-J. Zacharias.
Harness. etc, at auction to-day.
a white nurse wanted.
Cufuruished rooms 20 rent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

The following observations are taken at
Tie same moment Of time 1924 p. m, "a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

A noted American said that he wouldn't
give a cent for man who couldn't spell a
word more than one 1Cdy. Notice the fol-
lowing spelling: C-l-o-a-t-h-e-s,C Close,
Clothes, C-l-O-Z-e. You can take
your choice, and know that Appel Bros.
can fit you out in Spring Clothing, Hats.
etc. at low prices.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

THE STOCK, FIXTURES AND GOOD
WILL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

After a season of wonderful success in
the treatment of Consumption and kim
dred diseases by inhalation which has
never been equaled in the history of
medical science, the home office, at Jack
sonville, Fla, will close May 10, and the
summer office at Asheyille, n. Z. 1.-THE
Land of the SKYE, will open May 10. For
Information address Il. l.. NJ. Bristol. M.
D., Medical Director, n. j. Rodier, General
Manager.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
proposals.
SEALED PROPOSALS
FOR THE
Furnishing Of Materials
AND CONSTRUCTION
OF THE
Georgia State Capitol Building
AT ATLANTA,


FINDER the act of the General Assembly.
u approved September 8, 1883, are invited
by the Board of Capitol Commissioners until
July 10, 1884, a. noon.
Plans specifications and Constructions to
Bidders may be seen after May 10, 1884, at
the office Of the Commission in Atlanta. Ca,
and at the Office Of Messrs. Edbrooke & Burn
ham. Supervising Architects, No. 1874 Dearborn
street, Chicago, Ill.
Proposals may be submitted for the entire
work, or for any classified portion, and the
Commissioners reserve the right to accept any
bid or any part of any bid, or to reject the
whole.
No proposal will be considered unless made
out on the schedule blanks and accompanied
Ey copy of the Instructions to Builders, both
Of which, together with copies of the Act
aforesaid, will be furnished 20 intending bid
ders upon application to the Commission at
Atlanta or the Architects at Chicago.
All bidders viii be repaired to furnish bond
and security or a certified check, payable to
the order of the Commissioners, equal in
amount to per cent. of the bid submitted,
which bond or check viii be forfeited to the
Board in the event OF the failure or refusal of
the bidder to enter into contract with the
Board should his bid be accepted.
"For the materials used in the construction
Of said building preference will be given to
those found and procured in the State of
Georgia. Provided, the same can be procured
in SAID State as cheaply as other materials Of
ike quality in other localities"
All bids must be sealed and Endorsed "PrO-
pOs9ls for state Capitol Building" and adj
dressed to the Board Of Capitol Commission
ers. Atlanta. Ga.
For further information, apply to the Office
Of the Commissioners or to the Supervising
Architects as above.
HENRY d. MCDANIEL,
Governor, and EX-Ofcio Chairman Capitol
Commission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
c. Ii. DORSETT. Auetioneer.

" III s.Ii VI ltDN IA = pm = aL Y 0 IO0
at No. 200 Broughton street, corner OF Mont
g0mery,
All the Furniture ia said house, CONSISTING
of the contents Of eight bedrooms being
Single and Double BEDeTEADS. BUREAUS
WASH STANDS. CHAIRS. MOSS MAT
TRESSES. FEATHER PILLOWS. BED
CLOTHES. CHAMBER SETS. BLANKETS
PARLOR FURNITURE-Snk Rep PsrIor
Set, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Tables. Pictures.
Lamps. etc.
DINING ROOM-ExtensiOn Table. Chars.
Refrigerator. SidebOard, Crockery. etc.
COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS. IA
BLES. TINWARE, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
BEerNSISe OF THE LAST WEEK.

BEGlN01NG OE THE LAST WLEh'
What its Attractions win be-The Ranies
To-Night-HoW the Fair VIII be
Closed.
The Guards Fair will begin its third
week tonight, opening at the usual hour,
five O'Clock. Being the last week which
the fair will be held, its attendance will
doubtless be larger than at any time
heretofore. There viii be a number Of
new attractions, and the few days still
remaining will hasten 70 close before II
Is hardly known.
Tonight DuGuesclin Uniformed Divi-
sion No. J., K. Of P, under command OF
Commander c. I. Wakefield, viii take
supper al the Lee Restaurant. \ num-
Der Of private dinner and lunch parties
have also been arranged, and on luesdat
night the Hibernian society VIII be pres
ent in a body.
The Ludden IL Bates Silver-Ioned Band
is announced 10 give a concert some Iiiiie
during the week. and il is also understood
that the fair Will close with grand con
cert and entertainment. The matter mas
not vet heen fully determined, and VIII De
| acted upon by the general committee
/ early in the week.
The rafles for tonight are the large
! baby doll. the two handsome bronze
lamps. and the elegant mantel lambrequln
AT the Col. Garrard table.
At the Forest City table. the Wincnes-
ter rife, for tickets in the Grand DistTi-
button, one toilet set and a dozen thread
mats, making four prizes on one list,a are .
be raffied at O'Clock. One pair elegant
lamps. one dozen iridescent punch glasses
and stand; also the following cOmbina-
ton: one silver cake basket 10 highest,
seven tickets in grand distribution to sec
Ond highest, liquor stand TO lowest and
three tickets to second lowest throw. Inc
votes for the flag for the most popular
yacht viii also becOunted at O:30o'clock.
An opportunity will also be afforded 70
secure tickets upon the painting Of the
ThunderbOlt landscape in a combination,
with fifty tickets Of the grand distribution
divided into five prizes Of five tickets each
in this way Offering a chance on eleven
prizes.
The ladies Of the Lee Restaurant viii
also add new attractions to this popular
/ department Of the fair. and il VIII doubt
less prove one Of the most profitable
sources Of revenue in the final account
ing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, ceanly and
home-like appearanceo 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, 1884-04-28
BUSINESS FAILURES.
Bradstreet's Budget of Trade Embar-
easements

There were 164 failures in the United
States reported TO Bradstreefs during the
past week. against 155 in the preceding
week. and 1s6. lO5 and 1O2 in the cores
bonding weeks Of 1888, 1882 and 1851 re-
spectively. Additional comparisons are
given in the following table:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
EfaaI SaIra.
CITY MAEsHAL's OFFICE.
r. arar II a. HZ-H

CITY MAEsHAL's OFFICE.
SAVANNAH. April %. Iss4t
IN PURSUANCE Of CITY Ordinance. will De
i sold on WEDN ESDAY. April ~. at u
O'Clock. al the City Pound. OSE XEARLING.
red. slit in left ear. said yeaTlIug having been
impouEded ten days. and in which time mas
not been claimed. Proceeds Of sale to be dis
posed Of a. provided by Ordinance.
L. /. GOODWIN.
Cftr Marshal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
SheetingS & Shirtings

100 pieces 10-4 New York Mills Sheeting at
35c. The usual price is 45c. yard.
100 pieces "a Sheeting fun width) at 25c.;
a better article has not been offered in this
market for 35c.
200 pieces mo Name'' Bleached Shifting at
SIC. per yard; these goods are a full yard
wide and fully as good as Fruit Of the Loom.
In Canton Mating, Boys Suits, Hosiery OF
every description, Corsets, Laces, the best
make of Black Cashmere, White Goods and
Gents Unlaundried Shirts l shall O1er extra
inducements to cash buyers.
Courtauld's Grapes and Grape Wells
specialty,4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
An Unknown Suicide Supposed to Have
Been from Savannah

several weeks ago an unknown man
committed suicide in Atlanta. All efforts
to identify his body were unavailing, and
he was buried as an unknown. A few
days ago gentleman living near the
Chattahoochee river. and having read
the account Of the suicide and a de-
scription Of his person, went to the
Atlanta police and said he had every
reason to believe that the suicides name
was Dun0way, and that he was a school
teacher who bad taught school in his
neighborhOOd for a while. He claimed TO
be an Englishman and came from Savan-
nab. where he had been, so he declared,
for his health. On the Monday morning
upon which the suicide was committed
DunOway dismissed his school, telling
his scholars that he was going to At
Ianta and that he would be back that day
or the next day. Since then nothing has
been heard Of him.
His prolonged absence was thought to
be due to his return to Savannah and no
fears were entertained as to his person.
All his mail was forwarded TO this city
believing that he had returned here and
was held at the post office until adver-
tised awaiting delivery. Where he re-
sided while in this city is unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

THIS DAY, at Il o'eIock.
I3 sets HARNESS. assorted, BRIDES
WHIPS. SURCINGLES. SIDE SADDTFS
ENGLISH SADDLES. ETC. Ere.
BUGGY, ! WAGON, SULkY. Ere. III.
IT, We viii sell a fine lot OF PARI0p
and BEDROOM FURNITURE on WEDNFS
DAY, 31th inst. at our ware rooms. rern.,Tss
there for convenience Of sale. See fprfha~
particulars in to- m0Fr0W's papers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

C0tt0n-beit bulletin for the twenty-four
hours ending at 3 O'Clock p. m, April 81
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
DANIEL HOGAN
WILL offer SPECIAL BARGAINS in the
W following goods:
SILK = e!

~ \ IL Ia ~
Spring and Summer Fancy Silks, that were
actually sold last season at Coo. yard. offer
to close at 35c. per yard.
Spring and Summer silks that were sold last
season at Coo. and Csc. l offer to close at 50e
per yard. Better grades proportions tely cheap.
One lot COlOred silks at Soc per yard that
have never been offered under re. per yard.
One lot Plain Black silk Grenadine, q
inches wide, at 81, absolutely worth 81 80 per
yard.
One lot Black BrOcade silk Grenadines at
81 andSI % that were sold last year at 81 - and
- 80 per yard.
One lot Black silk Warp FlOrentine at 65e
per yard, last seasons price was 81 per yard.
One lot Black silk Warp byzantine at Sc,
sold last year at 81 per yard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
Letter from j. Malcolm Smith, Clerk of
Westchester County, New York, for
Nine Years.

Westchester County, New York, for
Nine Years.
WHITE PLAINS, y. y, May :, 1888.
have for many years been troubled at
times with muscular rheumatism and
pIeurltIc pains, and have always found
Allcock's Porous Plasters to be quick and
efficient in affording relief
In December last | had an attack Of
Pneumonia, which left one Of my lungs
in weak and extremely sensitive cOndI-
ton, accompanied at times with severe
pain. The application Of one plaster re-
ieved the pain in a short time, and have
worn one almost constantly since, as a
protection to the weakened lung.
have used Allcock's Porous Plasters
for myself and family for over twenty-five
years, always with speedy beneficial re-
suits. and do not hesitate to recommend
them for their mild cOunter-irritant quail
ties, and for their efficiency in relieving
soreness Of the lungs and pains Of rheu-
matte or neuralgia character.
j. MALCOLM SMITH.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
To the Voters of Chatham County.

At the solicitation of the many friends Of
my deceased brother, Hon. John O. Ferrill,
and in Difference to the wishes of my friends,
l have the honor to announce to you that l am
candidate for the OFFICE OF ORDINARY
Of this county, for the unexpired term, and
kindly ask your influence and your votes.
With respect,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
RAILROAD RUMBLINGs.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence fro
Near and Afar

Bright Flashes of Intelligence from
Near and Altar.
President RaOul returned Yesterday
morning from North Georgia.
The Pullman parlor cars which have
been attached 10 the day trains on the
Waycross Road during the season have
been Withdrawn.
Travel over the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway and the Coast Line
system is considerably heavier than last
year at the same time.
The watering places and summer re-
sorts are preparing for the opening of the
summer season. and the railroads are al
aeady issuing summer schedules with rates
to the various resorts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
SurriaI untirro
Notice..

SAVANNAH GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
SAVANNAH. GA, April 26, lSS4.i
On and after May ], 1884, the price OF the GAS
furnished by this Company viii be 81 two
dollars per thousand feet A discount of .
per cent. five per cent? will be allowed on
all bills paid within seven days after presen-
tatiOn Of the same, making the net price for
gas 81 30 lone dollar and ninety cents per
thousand feet. ED. NJ. GREEN,
president
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
IT COSTS LESS THAN OTHERS AND
DOES MORE WORK
sEsPPtin1e.

DeKalb Lodge No. 8. L. o. o. f.
A regular meeting win be held THIS Mon
day EVENING. at O'Clock.
Members of other lodges are invited to at
tend.
By order W. c. NEIDLINGER, n. e.
WALTER +. SwANsToN. Sec'y.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

The wonder of those who go to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, is that SO excel
lent 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 tits attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
Jacksonville F7d.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Consignees per schooner 'Geo. p. Ballock, +"
from New York. will please take notice that
vessel is THIS DAY dscharging at wharf
foot Of DraytOn street. All goods left on
wharf after P. N. will be at risk and eX-
pense of cOnsignees.
JOS. A ROBERTS & co
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Editor Neaos: Please announce NJ. J. DES-
VERGERS, Esq, as a candidate for the office
Of ORDINARY OF CHATHAM COUNTY,
and Oblige a number OF HIS FRIENDS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

By every steamer we receive large Access
siOns to our stock of Plain and Fancy White
Goods ard are obliged to order and recorder
those l21S cents India Linens and So cents
India Lawns to fill up the gaps daily made in
our stock by the demands Of customers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Everything needed for a Gentleman's
outfit, at Belsinger's, Lyons Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Children's Hats, nice for school, at Soc,
q variety. white or colored. at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
For Ordinary.
For Ordinary,

The friends of MARMADUKE HAMIL-
TON present him as a candidate for the OF
FICE OF ORDINARY at the ensuing cleo
ton, and will give him their earnest and
active support
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
Amrtinm salrs 0o.Dsp.
BY j. McLAUGHLIN & SON.

HARNESS, BRIDES. WHIPS. BUGGY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

To make a good salad dressing in the
ordinary way good condiments, plenty OF
time and no little skill are essential. Dur
KEGS Salad Dressing supplies all these
requisites. Sold everywhere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

4 bout - per cent. were those OF smaL
traders whose capital was less than $1,000.
Among the failures reported We're John
II. Deane, real estate operator, New 1Ork
CITY: Nichols & Mills. wholesale lumber.
Albany; Cochran s Young, rags and
paper. Erie. Pa: F. A. Won Classy,
banker, bingham, H.; Cassils, stimson
L Co.. wholesale leather, Montreal. In
the principal trades they were as follows:
GrOcers. y; general stores, >; dry goods,
II: LIQUORS. :: manufacturers, ;: hotels
and restaurants. :; hardware and agri-
cultural implements, 4; shoes, .; cloth
ing. ;: grain. and millers, ,; books. sta
tionery, etc. ,; iewelTy, 3; bakers and
c0nfecti0ners, I; drugs, 4; fancy goods,
3: lumber. 8; produce and provisions, 8;
tobacco and cigars, 3; coal, ,; mems fur
nishing goods, ,; bankers and brokers, Z.
ALABAMA.
Ge0rgiana.-T. J. Adams. grocer. failed.
Liabilities $500; assets 500.
FLORIDA.
.fqcksonUiHe.-H. /. Weller, jeweler. as
signed
GEORGIA.
C0rta0ton.-W. J. Green. general store,
failed. and sold out 10 mortgage.
Eslcuan.-H. +. Merrill & Co, grOcers, as
signed
wet Poiat.-w T. Hodnet, grocer, failed,
and sold ont to local creditors.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
COlumJid.-F. ". Jacobs, saloon. closed by
Sheriff
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Mackinaw Hats at 81 80 each; mems
and boys sizes, at FaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Isle, Gauze and Balbriggan Under
wear, at Belsinger's, Lyons Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Hurrah ''for the Rooster" Rifemen
buy your Hats at LaFar's.-AdU:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
weather Indications.

In the south Atlantic States TO-DAY
Generally fair weather, variable winds
generally from south to west, nearly sta
tl0nary temperature in southern portion
and slight rise in northern portion.
The height Of the river at Augusta at
al O'Clock 2. m. yesterday augusta
tIme) was 10 feet inches-a rise Of
foot inches in the preceding "A hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature
M savannah. ADril u. 1888 and 1884:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

dorsed by the Medical Profession.

Military Caps and Clothing to order
and Society Goods. ordered by LaFar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
DrnunBaIa.

Gauze and Nainsook Undershirts and
Lacework Underwear. at LaFars.-Adc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
Much Ado About Nothing.

Fine Manila Hats and Dunlop's Hats
All the new spring shapes. at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
MarahaII Hnuae.

Maple, Drab and Pearl Derbys, just ar
rived, at Belsinger's, Lyons Block ADD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Of the Grocery and BARRON lately carried Oh
by Wm. @. Ebbs. southeast corner Of Price
and Bronghton streefs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
Doll for Rattle
Notice.

The DOLL at the Col. Garrard Table, at
the Guards Fair, will be rallied at $50 O'Clock
THIS AFTERNOON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

The Lyons Silk Umbrellas, and fine AL
pacas, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Fine Jeans Drawers at IS per Dozen
and the "pant-cut" Drawer, at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
HAMPTON L. FERRILL
For Ordinary.

Felloao Citisens: respectfully announce
that ] candidate for the OFFICE OF
ORDINARY, made vacant by the death of
the Hon. John Oliver FerrlI.
n A OspVRNE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

White and Colored Shirts, open front
and Sack, also with Collars and Cuffs at
ached, at Belsinger's, Lyons Blockade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Be sure to obtain "AIlcock'sv Porous
Plaster, as all others are worthless imita-
tons
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28

Hammocks, Mexican Hammocks, in
variety, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
aIrtiom saIre Lille Dame,
AssIGNEE's SALE.

AsSIGNEE'S SALE.
ByI.D. LaROCHE's SONS Auctioneers.
On TUESDAY, the 18th inst. at I0:S0 O'Clock.
viii be sold,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
SODA l1atFr, Ctr.
MIKE T. QUINAN,

MANUFACTURER and Bother Of Belfast
M Ginger Ale, Cream Soda, Soda, Sarsapa-
rilla and Mineral Waters generally, Is now
prepared to supply any demand Ny goods,
being prepared from chemically pure water
and extracts, defy competition. Having ample
facilities for filing country orders ! only ask
a trial from those doing business out OF town to
demonstrate what can do in shipping prompt
lY. Syrups of all kinds furnished. Orders
from physicians for highly charged Sphons
for sick patients filled at any hour of the day
or night
Day-Factory, 10 and ll2 BrOughton street.
iRht-Residence, so BrOughtOn street.
Soda stands using fountains will save money
by ordering from me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-21

per acre. New York below Fortieth street
contains 1905 acres, S13,076 population, 16S
persons per house; POS persons per acre.
-Four OF the most densely populated tenement
districts in London cover 702 acres with an
average population of 249 per acre. Four
densely peopled wards in New York are the
10th, 18th, 18th aud 18th, and they cover
TO acres, with an average of 352 persons
per acre, or 40 per cent. more than London.
This excess of population here requires larg-
er and higher houses and consequently
greater concentration of combustible mate
rial. The average London house is much
smaller than In New York. In London
probably 90 per cent. of the buildings are
less than Is feet wide, rs feet deep and %
feet high, containing less than 5000 feet of
lumber, board measure Few buildings
there are over 30 feet high, st. James's Pal
ace not exceeding 40 feet, and the bank of
England 80 feet.
The staircases and partition walls are
built mostly of stone; and they build fewer
and smaller windows than we, and firemen
can approach closely without danger. Then
the Thames, the many parks, the railways
and the many wide streets help much to
keep fire from spreading. Contrast all
this with New York's, buildings, from 10
to IL stories high, with many and large
windows, with 10 times as much lumber,
rendered infammable by hot and dry eli
mate, in each as it takes to build London
house; with its six to ten story tenement
houses, with five or six families on a floor,
with an ash-box in each room through the
winter. Think of the perfect freedom the
city authorities allow. Ii the most popu-
lous parts of the city are large lumber yards,
carpenter shops, immense stores of infiam-
mable material Contrast this with London
and the wonder is, not that we have SO
many, but that we have SO few great con-
aagrations.