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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
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A 100000 Blaze-The Steamer "PiIot
Boy and Two Wharves Totally De-

A 500, 900 BIaze-The Steamer 'PiIot
Boy" and Two wharves Totally De-
stroyed.
Charleston was visited by a disastrous
confagration yesterday morning, destroy
ing, it is estimated, over $780, 900 worth of
property. The fire originated in a wharf
on the water front, rapidly spreading
and communicating to adjoining
property with terrific rapidity. The
steamer Pilot Boy, we'll known at this
port, was moored at the wharf. and was
soon in flames with the immense building
Of Messrs. NJ. Goldsmith & Son on the adj
joining wharf. Within ten minutes after
the first alarm was sounded, says the
Ners and Courier, the whole of Accom-
mediation wharf was a seething mass of
flames and the steamer Pilot Boy, which
was tied up to the pier, was also envelOped
in flames. The steamer Eutaw, which
was also at Accommodation wharf, man
aged to get out into the stream and was
saved.
After the destruction of the wharf prop
erty, the efforts of the iremen were turn
ed to the schoOners A. II. Howe, Cts Law
renee and May f. Long, which We're
moOred and discharging cargoes. A
shower of cinders and sparks were hurled
OH the decks of the vessels and they were
threatened with speedy destruction. No
tugbOats were in sight. and the revenue
cutter which was lying out in the stream,
short distance from the wharf,
her form brightly outlined against
the darkness beyond, did not have steam
and could do nothing.
The crews of the three apparently
doomed scbooners manned the capstans
and made desperate efforts to warp the
vessels away from their dangerous berths.
1t would have been a hopeless task, but
for the assistance of a number of specta-
! tors who were standing on the wharf,
and who, in response to the urgent APP
peals of the masters. boarded the vessels
| and lent a hand to the struggling tars.
The sails of the May +. Long caught fire
at one time from the flying cinders, and
| the vessel seemed doomed to destruction.
A couple of tars, however, armed with
brooms, climbed out to the jib boom,
/ fairly beat out the fire and saved the ship.
All three vessels finally got out into the
/ stream.
As far as can be learned the loss will
amount to over 100000, but it may be eX-
ceeded. The property destroyed consisted
Of the Goldsmith building, together with
the Vendue Range wharf, AccommOda-
/ tion wharf, South Central WI arr, the
steamer Pilot Boy, and the goods stored
/ on the three wharves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

CITY OF SAVANNAH, I
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, May II, lSS4.i
The following resolution and section 4th Of
ordinance therein referred to are published
for the information of all concerned.
By order of Council.
FRANK E. REBARER,
Clerk of Council
RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN COUNCIL MAY Z. 1854.
By Alderman Thomas
WHEREAS, Council did on the goth day of
February. 1854. by section 4 of the ordinance
passed that day to determine the value of
real estate, Ordain that no buildings or re-
pairs to the amount OF 500 should be made
until permit should be obtained from Clerk Of
Council; and whereas, property south of
Anderson street is exempt from taxation,
and people owning or improving
such property may think that the
repair or improvement of such
land may not be regulated
by said ordinance; and whereas, it is of the
utmost Importance that a correct record Of
dates should be kept of all buildings erected
in said extended limits; therefore, be it
Res0LCed BIZ the Mayor and aldermen of the
city Of Savannah, That the Clerk of Council
be instructed to publish section of said Ordi-
nance calling attention to the same, and that
it includes that portion of the city south Of
Anderson street, and that its provisions will
be enforced in all parts of the city.
Ordinance passed IN Council February 90,
1884.
SEC 4. And it is hereby further ordained Bv
the authority aforesaid, That from and after
the passing Of this ordinance all persons build
ing any house or making repairs, amounting
in value to one hundred dollars ($l0O), to any
house in Sid city, shall take out a permit
from the Office of the Clerk of Council before
any building or repairing is begun. For such
permit no fee shall be paid, and any person
who shall violate the provisions of this Sec
ton of this ordinance shall on conviction
thereof in the Police Court be fined in a sum
not exceeding twenty-five dollars, in the dis
erection of the court.
SEC. 8. And IL is further ordained By the Gu-
MorHy aforesaid, That all ordinances or parts
of ordinances conflicting with this ordinance
are hereby repealed in SO far as they so con-
fict.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

1S9, 19l, 1913 Congress street,
-AdU. Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
TIE FRUIT AND FLOWER MISSION.
What the Society Has Accomplished
Since It's Organization.

What the Society Has Accomplished
Since It's Organization.
The ladies OF the Fruit and Flower Mis-
sion completed their work for the season
yesterday, but will renew the mission IN
the fall. The membership is not confined
to any one denomination, although its
meetings are held in the basement OF Christ
Church. During the past two months
the mission has distributed 1,037 bouquets
of flowers, together with fruit and vegeta-
bles, at the following places: Abrahams'
Home, City Hospital, st. JOseph's lntrm-
airy, COlored Infirmary, Mary Telfair
Home, Episcopal Orphans Home, City
Dispensary, and a number of sick persons
at private residences.
The display of fruits and flowers in the
meeting room yesterday morning was one
of the handsOmest that has been seen for
some time, the large basket of the chOicer
varieties donated by Mr.. Kiesling being
particularly admired. Among the
fruits was box of oranges
donated by Mr.. j. NJ. Case,
proprietor of the Pulaski House. The
entire contribution was distributed dur
ing the day, and the ladies of the mission
request the MORNING News to publicly
express their acknowledgements to the
many donors who during the season have
given so much encouragement to the
work. Messrs. Luke Carson and l.. j.
Guilmartin have frequently rendered the
ladies the use of horses and carriages,
which greatly assisted the distribution of
the contributions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
henry STYLES BELL.

Death of an Old Time Newspaper Man
Whose Obituary Has Been Twice
Written.
Mr.. Henry Styles Bell, formerly resi-
dent Of this city, and well known through
out the State as printer, died in Macon
on Monday afternoon at the residence of
his sOn-in-law, Maj. \. NJ. Hodgkins, No.
20 Washington street. The deceased
was a native of Philadelphia, and
after acting as a cOmpOsitOr for some
time on the New York journal Of Com
merce, came to Georgia when still a young
man. and published a paper in Daren.
He afterWard came to Savannah and was
connected with the old Geor-
gtaa, and later with the MORN
ING NEWS, where he served
as ship news reporter and as assistant on
the local and editorial departments of
that paper until the city was occupied by
Gen. Sherman. Several years ago Mr..
Bell moved to Macon, where he re
sided with his daughter, the wife of
Maj. y. NJ. HOdgkins, but was not con-
nected with any of the papers
in that city during the last few years of
his life. The deceased was SO years of
age, and was remarkable for his memory.
He was a very fluent conversationalist,
especially on those public topics which
were discussed during the days of Calhoun
and Webster.
Some years ago he was generally re-
ported through the country as being dead,
and many obituary notices were written
Of him. In commenting on them he re-
marked that it was privilege not often
accorded to a man. The remains were
brought to Savannah yesterday afternoon
and were inferred in Laurel Grove Gene
terry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

In consequence of the general stagna-
ton in business the jewelry trade has to
bear its share, and many importers and
manufacturers have been trying to realize
on the stock to meet their payments, l
have been able to secure several lots Of
Ladies' and Gents Watches and various
assorted lots of Jewelry at a considerable
reduction from usual prices. Yet, to car
~ this additional stock is not profitable
at all. The only way to make anything
of these purchases, is if l can again I'M
load, hence / will offer genuine bargains
in these goods. l intend to sell them at
manufacturers and importers actual
cost, which Will leave me fair margin
and afford my patrons unusual chances
to secure excellent goods at low prices.
NJ. STERNBERG,
Ado. a Barnard street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
A TEST FOR BUTTER.
4 Market Dealer Tells How to Detect
OIeomargarine.

4 Market Dealer Tells How to Detect
OIeomargarine.
every hOusekeeper should know how
to tell oleomargarine from butter" said a
market dealer to a reporter yesterday.
'sThe market is full Of bogus butter, so
skiIully made that it cannot be told from
the genuine article by the eye or the
tongue. To detect it market men draw
the blade Of knife across the suspected
butter. If il is OleOmargarine, the place
where the knife was pressed will look
white, and the track Of the blade Will be
marked with little beads Of water. When
the test is made with genuine butter the
white look does not appear, but the but
ter holds its color"
Another test is to drop piece OF the
suspected butter into well-heated fry
ing pan. II it is oleOmargarine it will
sputter, because of the water IN it. If it
Is real butter il will melt and bubble or
boil, but not sputter. Any hOusekeeper
can tell the difference.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
He Tirst Turned Hot and Then Cold.


And now comes the drawing of the
capital prize of $25, 900 in the Louisiana
State Lottery Company, on April Sth,
drawing at New Orleans, OF which Isidor
Isaacs, of Modesto, has been awarded
$4,000. Mr.. Isaacs was in San Francisco
yesterday, and said that there was a pc
culiar circumstance in relation to his
securing the lucky ticket. ''In the first
place." said he, Il sent to San Francisco
for a ticket in the Louisiana State Lottery.
| received no answer to my letter, and so
wrote again, requesting him to send an
other or refund my money. He sent the
ticket. No. 81, 29S, for April drawing
the lucky one-for it was only a little
while before l received a dispatch that
had won $4,000 prize. Well, l guess
felt about as any poor man does who sud-
denly comes into possession of money like
that. first turned hot and then cold"
J. Boas cashed the check for the lucky
man, who lett the city for Modesto in
high glee. Mr.. Isaacs is a clOthing-store
keeper in Modesto. and has seen some
pretty hard struggles.-Sdn Francisco,
Cal. Chronicle. ADrU 90
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Mr.. w. F. Curry, of this city, who was
the delegate from Georgia to the National
Convention Of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians at Cleveland. Ohio. gave
MORNING NEWS reporter some interesting
statistics yesterday in regard to the
strength OF the order.
In May, 1882, there were %, $40 members,
which have now increased to 1l4,945.
These are divided among SS7 dividends.
The disbursements of the order for the
past two years have been for sick benefits
S476,5T2 10, death benefits $3.50 and
charities 1000, of which 90 per cent.
has been sent to Ireland. The value of
property of the civic body of the national
organization is S146.707 65, and the value
Of property IN military companies $4,000,
making a total q cash and property of
So, 696 50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
Gar selurning altws.
mrnNrsnAY. WAY IS. 1854.
80. b - Advertlsement..

Haaex to New Advertisements.
Tax returns Henry L. Davis.
La1ais5aua state Lottery.
II. prsce's Cream Baking Powder.
II. Prices Flav0riug Extracts.
Mnsenlc Hlti-Graud Concert.
Hasa hafl-DiXies IS. Oglethorpes.
Grara picnic % h. q p.
Eezc-s. Ct-.-T. p. Bond.
r11-s q tle base ball game.
zwsr organ for sale.
Tassr flter-J0h1 A. Douglass & CO.
fz- e r-ors % rent.
Private boarding az Atlanta.
Hazr5 in New York. A5th street.
Esree lr four rooms % rent.
81 1rsa tu--y and harness for sale.
MHt.ea af asst Eumeut.
Ear.r .n--ilhn Lyons, etc.
Castacflrns u. LaZarOu.
Tsea-st1rY house Tor rent.
BRICK tenement for rent.
situation wanted by lumber inspector.
Personal notice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Il didn't know you were selling cloth
ing so cheap this season until two or three
acquaintance so informed me few days
ago" SO said a gentleman yesterday.
Right here is my opportunity to remove
false impression that is possibly preya-
lent. Many suppose that because my
clothing surpasses anything offered in
Savannah hitherto in quality and ut, that
my prices must be accordingly. Not
bit of it. Clothing was never cheaper,
intrinsically, and l can offer goods at
prices that you would scarcely think
could be possible. My prices are even lower
now than they were earlier i'll the seal
son, from the fact that have replenished
my stock at considerably less cost. No
tailor can give you better variety to
select from, and l guarantee that no one
can ft you better. This is not deceptive
prattle. am ready to prove all l assert.
The elegance Of my Summer Suits can
only be appreciated by inspection. You
can look at the goods, and if they don't
suit and prices are not right, don't buy;
isn't that fair enough? l have a nice line
of Straw Hats for Gents, Youths and
Boys; Hosiery, Neck and Underwear.
BY seeking the sign of the GOLDEN ARM,
159 Broughton street, you can save money
and satisfy your eXactiOITs.
-AdU. SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
ruE CITY INA sQUALL.
A lively Gale from the west-The
Tyhee Telegraph Broken.

lively Gale from the West-The
Tybee Telegraph Broken.
a heavy ~suau from the West passed
ever tdc city about 6 o'clock last night.
Blowing 40 lively rate. The rapidly
moving clouds in the west and northwest
Indicated heavy wind for some time be-
faFe u struck the city. The dust was
Nhlflel iu clouds through the streets.
END fle air was filled with papers and
eeNfe which were gathered up in the
MllflNtHes around the street corners. and
90 q short time Do was almost impossible
% remain iu The street. Along the Bav
pedestrians, Hinded with the dust. bur-
red lulo the Offices and Railways until the
l.aH was over. For several minutes a
hurricane was feared as the velocity Of
lAe wlad increased. but in a
eMaE time 10 died out without
damage. 50 far as can be learned. 10 any
exnent. Down the river the blow was
ferF severe. The Tybee telegraph line
Nas tnl IS order. having apparently been
ITaken iu the gale. and communication
Hlta tse island was interrupted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

No, we don't. The fact is our excellent
goods and low prices do the business. 1t
beats all the blowers in town. The Famous
let their customers blow for them, by giving
every purchaser honest goods and full
value for their money. No clothing store
in the United States will give you more
for your money than the Famous, 140 Con-
GROSS strppt Ado
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

All Wool Pants for So, Youths at 81 80.
Fine custom-made Trousers (made from
imported goods) at So, as good as mer-
chant tailors charge $40 for. Light Serge
Suits suitable for this warm weather, from
IS to SO. This line of suits the price is
the 0nlg thing cheap about them. Go to the
Famous" i40 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
CHAN Springs, va.

DRIVATE BOARDING, $50 and l52 White-
i hall street directly on street car route,
Atlanta, Ga. House newly and elegantly fur
nished: gas hot and cold baths. Address Mrs.
i. u. DAVIS. successor TO Mrs. S. b. Shaw.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
MarshaII House.

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
Of cuisine, the comfortable, cIeanly 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
ia numarnus patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

ia which Mr.. F. G. DE FONTAINE, the war
correspondent Of the old Charleston Is. c.
IL 80 TO- - H..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
THE COUNTY REGIsTRATION.
The Last Week in Which to Register
.-.----..-..-. nnc...-

The Last Week in Which to Register
When the Elections VIII Occur.
The books show 1850 votes registered
up to o'clock yesterday afternoon, indi-
eating that the total number tor this year
will not exceed the usual number who
interest themselves in local affairs
about 5000. AS this registration carries
with il the privilege of voting at the cleo
tiOns in October for Governor, State
Senator, Representatives and State House
officers. in November for member of Con-
gress, and for all the county officers in
January, it is important that all in
terested in good government should regis
ter at once, as the books will close on
Monday, June ,. at . O'Clock D. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

DR.. Prices Special Flavoring Extracts
are made from the fruit, and have their
grateful, agreeable taste, without the
turpentine odor which is observed in
those extracts usually sold, Wade from
poisonous oils, acids, and taste sharpened
by cayenne pepper. We advise those who
wish choice, pure FlavOrs, to buy DR..
Pricp,s
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Death of an Old Time Newspaper Man
Whose Obituary Has Been Twice
Written.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
Keen Your Clothes On.

So reasonable are the prices of Gents,
Youths and Boys Clothing at Appel
Bros, 1853 Congress street, opposite the
market, that even If custom permitted
one to dispense with it, it would be cheap
er to buy clothing than to wear nothing.
Try Appel Bros Summer Clothing, Hats,
etc.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
.ImperishabIe.v

DAYS and even weeks after the applica-
ton of the genuine Murray 81 Lanman
Florida Water the handkerchief or gar
ment still exhales a soft, rich fragrance.
1t is this peculiar advantage over all other
toilet preparations that has won for this
world-famed Perfume the expressive de-
signation of ''imperishable" by which it
is generally known. To distinguish the
genuine article from its numerous imita-
tiOns look out for the ''Trade Mark"
which consists of a narrow white strip
label bearing the fac smile signature of
Lanman & Kemp, New York, sole pro-
prietors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
A VERY DESIRABLE PIECE OF LAND
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
BY HENRY RIIN. Anctioneer

VIII be sold on TUESDAY, June 3, at II
O'Clock A. n, IN front of the Court House.
That desirable lot of land known upon the
plan OF the city Of Savannah and the ex
tended limits thereof as lot No. 3, marked on
map 'Lillibridge," and bounded on the east
by BUN street eXtended) the White Bluff
road and on the west by Barnard street. north
and south. as shown by city map. The right
the City and Suburban Railway Company on
Whitaker street extended. The above lot of
land viii be sold for cash to the highest bidder
Titles perfect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
USE
Price so cents.
r r UTMER
II BroughtOn street.
Advice Free,

By an old lady not connected with the drug
business, who says If your little ones are
restless, grit their teeth. have no appetite,
livid circles about the eyes, or sallOw com
pleXiOn, give them HulFs Worm SYrnp. In
one bottle you save a doctors bill and the
heath of your child. Can be had at all first
class Druggists, and at KIEFFER'S Drug
Stores. at 25 cents a bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Great Failures; Thousands of Dollars
Lost-Panic Stricken and Help for the
Sufferers.
The readers of the MORNING NEWS
have no doubt read the accounts of the
great failures of Messrs. Hatch & Foote,
Nelson Robinson & Co., DOnnell, Lawson
& Simpson, and a great many others
which created great excitement. The ex-
element was great, but nothing to COM
pare with the excitement and rush at our
establishment for the past few weeks for
our nobby styles of Spring and Summer
Suits, which we are selling so cheap.
Thousands of dollars have been lost by not
coming to US to buy Clothing, Hats and
Gents Furnishing Goods. 1t stands to
reason those who continually pay high
prices for goods will some day become
panic-stricken and cry for help. There
is help for the sufferers of heat by coming
to us for their light weight garments,
such as Seersucker Suits, Linen Suits and
Duck Suits; also, Ventilated Hats, etc.
B. H. LEVY Il BRO,
1S9, 1911, 1913 Congress street,
-Ady Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Whatever you need for yourself or
your boys, in Clothing, Hats, Shirts and
Gents Furnishing Goods, the "Fdm0uS''
is sure to please you in quality and price,
40 Congress street-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
RargainS in CrnckarY.
NOTICE..

and many otheEuseful articles too numerous
to mention, at the TEN CENT STORE, l54
Bryan street, near the market. Come and
spp tbpp1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

In the south Atlantic States TO-DAY:
Partly cloudy weather and local rains,
fo'l5vei By clearing weather, winds shift
flE 90 northerlv in northern part, and
from southwest Co northwest in southern
PARA higher barometer and slightly cooler.
The height OF the river at Augusta at
1sL o'clock q. IN. yesterday Augusta
time1 was feet l0 inches-a fall of 8
inches in the preceding "A hours.
CnmnaratiVe statement Of temperature
81 savannah. NAY ., 1853 aud 1884:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Children's Hats, nice for school, at Soc.
a variety. white or colOred. at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

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 exGggeration, 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 its attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
jacksonville Fld.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Vest Buttons, Collar Buttons and Sleeve
Buttons, of the latest, at Belsinger's, "a
Whitaker street.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Military Caps and Clothing to order,
and Society Goods, ordered by LaFar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Fine Jeans Drawers at So per dozen,
and the ''pant-cut" Drawer, at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

Neckwear, Silk, Cambria and Percales
Scarfs and Ties. at LaFar's.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

For fine Clothing, cheap, go to the Fd-
nous, 140 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
Great Failures; Thousands of Dollars
Lost-Panic Stricken and Help for the

Hurrah ''for the Rooster" Riflemen,
buy your Hats at LaFar's.-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
AdU. SIMON MITCHELL.

Gauze and Nainsook Undershirts and
Lacework Underwear, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
no stimulate Trade.

Umbrellas-Silk, Alpaca and Buff, at
q Whitaker street.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28

COmmerclaI TOURISTS.
India Rubber Pillows to be had at Bel
singers, "a Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-28
The Harnett House, savannah.

Mackinaw Hats at 81 80 each; mems
and boys sizes, at FaFar's.-Adu.