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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
THE GEORGIA FIREMEN.
The Companies Invited to Participate il
the Macon Tournament.

the Macon Tournament.
The Macon firemen are making extern
sive preparations to entertain their fire
manic guests on April -, and have issued
invitations to all the leading fire Organi-
cations in the State, and a number in
Alabama and some in Tennessee.
In regard to accommodations during
the tournament the Chief Of the depart
ment there states that the department
will arrange to take care of every reel,
steamer and fireman that comes.
The hotels will arrange to accommO-
date the visitors, but the firemen viii he
under the special care Of the department.
who Will not only procure ample accom-
mediation. but extremely low rates for all
who may come.
Invitations have been sent to the fol-
lowing: jeff Davis, of GAINESVILLE;
Griffin No. l, and Stonewan No. ,. OF
Griffin: Marietta No. 1, of Marietta; Rain
bow No. l, Mountain City No. :, and
Citizens Hook and Ladder, OF Rome;
Hope No. and Pioneer Hook and Ladder,
of Athens; Gainesville No. /, OF Gaines
Vile: Georgia No. l, Clinch No. ,, Me-
chanics No. ,. Vigilant No. 3, Gazelle No.
4. - No. ), Stephens No. 6, Richmond
No. :. Citizens No. s, Alert No. and
Dixie No 10, of Augusta; Washing
ton No. l, Waiver No. , and Barlow No. 3,
of Savannah; Oceanic No. l, OF Bruins
wick: Cochran No. /, of Cochran; Pulaski
No. l. of Hawkinsville; Wide Awake No.
1. and - No. >. of Americus; Throna-
teeska No. / and Defiance No. 3, of Alba
nv; Hook and Ladder No. /, Mechanics
No. 4 and Young America No. 3, of Co.
lumbus: Cleburne No. 1 and ~ No. ,,
of Eufaula, Ala; Hook and Ladder No.
1. Lomax No. and Dexter No. 3, OF
Montgomery, Ala; also to the fire depart
ments of Thomson, cambridge, Thomas
vile, Atlanta, Union Springs, Selma, Co
lumbia. CHATTANOOGA, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

DunIop's Hats and Knox Hats.
Derby, Silk and Opera, at LaFar's.-A00
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Yes, l am going to New York next week
to secure my Spring Stock of Fashionable
Clothing. In the interval, my Winter
Stock of Clothing, Underwear, etc, nlsSt
be disposed Of. l never was more in
earnest in any announcement in my life,
and when l state that no reasonable offer
,ciI be refused, l am ready to abide by it.
This is no ordinary opportunity, as all
familiar with the quality of my goods
well know; they are put together to stay,
of the best material and approved cut
not surpassed by anything any tailor can
or will turn out. Such is the quality OF
these goods that l would run no risk,
even save money, by holding them over
until next season, only that ! hare no rooDl'
and consequently must suher TINS sacri-
fee. The public know me well enough to
believe that do not indulge in yam and
useless talk, and that l always act
strictly up to every assertion.
DON'T neglect this chance. l59 Brough-
ton street, sign Of the GOLDEN ARM.
Simon Mitchell.-Ados
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

a Move to Secure a Correct Return of
Taxable Property-The Powers of the
Board to Regulate the Matter of Re
turns.
The Board of County Commissioners
held a special meeting at 9 o'clock yester-
day morning. Present-COmmissiOn
Walker, Lawton, Casey, Estill and Bar
nett.
Bids for supplying the Jail with paint,
carbOlic acid. lime, etc, were opened,
and action postponed till next meeting.
Two bills for mechanical labor on the
iron typhon in Cuyler swamp canal
were passed for payment.
The matters of rebuilding and raising
the causeway near Little Ogeechee
river and of repairing bridges IN Harden
swamp were referred to the Chairman for
further information.
Regarding the pay of jurors who
served during the November 1883
term of the City Court it was
definitely decided that as the board had
not anticipated the passage of the law al
lowing them pay when making up the
budget of the county expenses for 1888, it
would be Illegal to use any moneys other
wise appropriated for this purpose, and
these Jurors viii have to wait till the taxes
'of 1884 are collected in the coming fall.
The Chairman appointed Commissioners
LawtOn. Casey and Barnett as a commit
tee to arrange and make up the budget of
county expenses for the year 1884 and re-
port to the board in time to lay the same
before the grand jury of the March term
of the Superior Court.
The following by Commissioner Estill
was adopted:
WHEREAS, It is currently rumOred that
there is a large amount of real estate in this
county not returned annually to the Receiver
of Tax Returns, and tins is corrObOrated by
the difference between the actual acreage Of
the county and the number OF acres returned
tor taxation; and
Whereas. This not only depriyes the county
Of part of its just revenue, but imposes an
additional and unjust burden upon those who
ito make legal returns; therefore.
Ordered. That the Chairman ascertain what
authority this board has to regulate such mat
tiers. and If within its powers. this board APP
point q suitable person to find out such prop
erty az may not be returned.
It IS further OTdered. That the Chairman as
certain if it is possible to have made complete
record Of all property IN this county outside OF
the limits of Savannah, and if It viii be lawful
TO employ a competent person to locate, record
and value all property in the county so that
this board may have he means of correcting
any evils now attending the taxing system
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
The Rights of BicycIers.

Yesterday Mr.. William A. Turpin,
while riding a bicycle on Bryan
street. near johnson square, was
stopned by Policeman Kelly, who told
him that he thought he was violating a
city ordinance by riding a bicycle in the
street. Mr. Turpin remarked that his
right to ride a bicycle in the street was as
unquestioned as that of driving any
other vehicle, as a buggy or car
riage, and remounted his bicycle
and rode short distance and
was i'm the act of dismounting again.
WHOM a horse attachedNO wagon Of the
Mutual Gaslight Company, and standing
unhitched and unattended, SHE'D and ran
from Bryan 10 Congress street, where the
wagon collided with a post near the
Screven House and one OF the shafts
broke.
Policeman Kelly reported the occur
renee to the Clerk Of Council, with the
view Of placing Mr.. Turpin on the InfOr-
nation docket, hut was told that as
there was no ordinance prohibiting
the riding of bicycles on the street, MI.
Turpin's name could not be entered upon
the docket, nor could he be held RESPONSE
bic for the accident that had occurred.
The report that Mr.. TurpIn was arrested
was erroneous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
THE WEATHER,

The storm signals FIyinG-A Gale at
Tvbee-The Indications for To-day.
The signal Service indications at 1
O'Clock this morning were untavorable
LOT pleasant weather to-day. Early last
evening the sky was darkened with heavy
clouds and a northwest wind began blow
ing. At 10 O'Clock the Tybee operator
reported that the wind set in from the
same quarter there, and blew for fully an
hour az the rate Of thirty-fye miles, then
slackened. and at y O'Clock was blowing
from the northwest at sixteen miles per
hour At 1880 the following dispatch
was received by the Observer at the
Signal station from the War Department:
WAsHINGroS. d. C.. Feb. Is, 1875 a. II.
O5serUeF. >dr1nHHh.
Up sigma at savannah and Section II.
Hizh sOutherly winds to colder westerly
winds. hAAEN-
This section includes Brunswick, Port
Royal and Tybee. The heavy storms pre-
vailing i'm adjoining States doubtless have
an effect upon the weather in this local
ftv. The official indications for to-day
are: Light rains, followed by clearing,
colder weather, winds shifting TO west and
north. and higher barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

The Work of Destruction Complete
scenes Among the Ruins-The Losses
and Insurance.

The Work of Destruction Complete
scenes Among the Ruins-The Losses
and Insurance,
The ruins OF the buildings destroyed by
fire yesterday morning on Henry street
lane and on Anderson street were visited
during the day by large number OF people.
Only two or three eharred sills, some
chimneys and half a dozen posts remained
Of the one-story tenements which belonged
to AIessrs. J. 0. Smith and Mrs. Frances NJ.
Cox on the lane. A number Of colored
juveniles we're digging in the ashes in the
hope, apparently, of discovering treasures
on Anderson street the ruins of the houses
Of Mrs. Cox. Mr.. W. H. Ketchum and
Mrs. Sarah A. Jones are complete,
while the houses on the south side OF the
street and that of Mr.. Frank E. Mendel.
corner of Anderson and montgomery
streets. showed scOrched fronts and the
imminent danger Of destruction from
which they were saved by the gallant
frpmen at the last moment. The three
houses belonging TO Mr.. Henry L. Lubs,
facing West Broad street, were
again occupied by the tenants who dur
ing the fire moved out their household
effects in anticipation that their homes
were to be DESTROYED. Those who lost their
homes obtained other houses, and only
a few pieces Of broken furniture. Dat
tered cOffee-pot and a burnt saucepan
were visible on the neighbOring vacant
lots. where the piles of furniture and other
goods were hastily placed just before day
break. 4 number of the residents in the
vicinity did not hesitate to emphatically
express their opinion that if fire engine
was located in that portion of the city
south of CASTOR street, all but the one
story tenements, in which the fire orlgI-
mated, might have been saved. The agents
who represent the Insurance companies
were unanimous in their condemnation of
the system by which all the fire engines
are Quartered in one section of the city.
The residence OF Mr.. Ketchum was in
sured for 81 200 in agencies represented
by Capt. John f. Wheaton. while his fur
niture was insured for $500 in the Mer-
chants Insurance Company Of Newark,
\. j.. represented here by Messrs. john
ston K Douglass.
The residence of Mrs. Sarah A. Jones
was insured for $1,000 in the Southern
Mutual Insurance Company, of Athens,
Ga, represented here by Col. L. Ii. Har-
den. The insurance on the furniture
amounted to $500, held by companies rep
resented by Capt. Wheaton.
The three houses owned by Mrs. Cox
were insured for $1,000 in the Southern
Mutual. Other companies represented
by Capt. Wheaton, held insurance of 5000
on furniture of Mrs. J. Miller, and 5000
on Mr.. Menders house.
During the fire Mr.. Henry Lubs, of the
Hook and Ladder Company, was severely
burnt about the face. Chief Engineer
Fernandez. who was with him at the
time, saved his own face from burning by
drawing the cape of his coat about his
head.
The firemen worked with a will, and
although they succeeded in getting four
streams in operation, they were unable to
save the property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Canton Flannel Drawers and Under
Shirts.
a few left vet. at LaFar's ADJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Armour Lodge No. 1854, G. U. o..
D, +.
Brethren: You are hereby ordered to as
sembIe at the Lodge Room, corner Bay and
Abercorn streets, THIS DAY, promptly at
O'Clock P. NJ. to pay the last tribute OF re-
spect by escorting the remains OF our deceased
brother. W. E. ALBERGOTTE, to the Depot Of
the Charleston and savannah Railway.
Sister Lodges are respectfully invited.
Bv order of JOHN +. JONES, n. q.
ALBERT F. WILLIAMS. p. 5.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
.he gotniug News
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY %, 1854.


Index to New Advertisements
Meeting Of Zerubbabel Lodge.
Catholic Knights Of America.
WOrkingmen Union Association.
Meeting of Armour Lodge.
Man and money ready.
Address by Col. William Gantweu,
Theatre-Mlle. Rhea.
Clothing-Appel Bros.
ClothinQ-Simon Mitchell.
EsulPs News Depot.
st. Denis Hotel, New York
Budweiser beer.
Four lots tor sale.
A summer residence on the salts Tor sale
Truck farm for sale.
Good cigarmakers wanted.
Mineral water bottles wanted.
Southern Gem piano for sale.
Three brick houses at auction
Contents of clothing store at auction.
Rooms for rent.
Newfoundland slut strayed.
Plantation for sale.
Fine uianO for rent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
to Mothers.

Advice to Mothers.
MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth It relieves the little suf-
ferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub awakes as ''bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. II
soothes the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy ior
diarrhna. whether arising from teething
or other causes. % cents a bottle.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
TIE cTTY,s health.

The Drainage of Surrounding Lands
recommendations of the Health Of
fieer.
The following communication to the
CITY Council was presented last night and
referred to the Committee on Dry Culture
for such action as they may deem proper:
OFFICE BOARD SANITARY COMMISSIONERS
SAVANNAH. Feb. 25, 1884.
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen, City OF
GFSrLFNEN-T have the honor to transmit,
by resolution Of the Board Of Sanitary Com
missioners, the following extract from the re-
port Of the Health Officer, Dr.. J. 1. Mct ar
land:
Since the last meeting of the Sanitary Com
mlssioners. have made careful inspection OF
the surroundings Of the city, anc report as
The tracts Of land located east Of the city,
extending from Skidaway shell road to sa-
vannah river, including the low lana on plan
tatiOn Of Dr.. W. 5. Lawton, on the east, up
to the CITY proper on the west, require opening
Of bitches. The surface OF this tract Of lana
is in clean and good condition. Inc ullche7
along the Waters road, from the shell ROAD 10
the Skidaway Ferry road, and those aiohg
Lovers Lane. require regarding. Inese
bitches have been deepened from year to year
and now are too low to properly carry OIL the
waterfall, causing accumulation OF stagnant
water the year round. The north SIDE Of the
Lovers Lane road is not ditched near so deeply
as is the south side, and Is incomparably
dryer. These bitches have been reported ire
quently at meetings of this board during the
past year. The neighb rhOOd is thlckly popu-
lated. and I respectfully recommend that the
existing unsanitarv condition Of these bitches
be abated before warm weather. The low
land south Of Anderson street. bounded east
by the White Bluff road, and west by the
Ogeechee road. is in good condition, excepting
a pond upon land owned by the estate Of d.
K. Dillon. This pond was reported as nul-
sance last year, and it should he drained
without delay. Sprin gfield and vale koyaI
plantations require work upon some Of their
bitches. The general condition Of this tract
OF land is very good. The bitches along the
road. continuation of Gwinnett street to the
west, seem to require immediate work more
than any other portion Of this suburban. The
low spring bog, west of and in Immediate
vicinity Of the Arkwrght Cotton Factory,
should be drained without delay; is present
condition is decidedly unsanitary- rms par
ticular section of suburban Is grazing place
for cows, and the bitches. which should dram
the place, are broken and filed
to such extent as make them
fail in doing the drainage required.
Until bitches are properly run through TINS
mire connecting with the culverts under
Canal street. and the property placed under
fence to keep cattle out, this unsanltary ana
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
A Summer Residence
ON THE SALTS.
ITO those who are unable to leave this vi
i cinity during the hot days Of summer I
offer upon very easy terms
cottage by "-Salt Water

1t is at the Isle of Hope, with a delightful
river front and view, and spacious grounds in
the rear for children's play ground, and a
vegetable garden.
Being within a few minutes ride of the city
by rail, and about an hour by dirt road, with
the advantages Of two daily trains each way,
delightful resort have all the advantages of
sea breezes. salt bathing, crabs, fish, shrimp
and oysters, without the drawbacks of city
life, such sweltering heat, high taxation
and doctors bills.
Terms-One-t third cash, balance on long
time. c. II. DORSETT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Our Mr.. u. Falk is now in New York
for the purpose of selecting in person our
stock of Gents, Youths and Children $
Clothing for our retail trade. We shall
also keep a select stock of Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods, Trunks and Nallses,
which we guarantee to sell cheaper than
any other house. We will continue to
sell the balance of our stock at reduced
prices in order to make room for spring
stock. A call before buying elsewhere Is
Respectfully solicited, as we guarantee
a saving of from % to 40 per cent. by buy
inc from rs. l. l. FALK 81 Co,
Cor Congress, Whitaker and st. Julian
streets.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
Valuation of Real Estate for the Year
1894
CITY TREASURES OFFICE

DIV Al, Ms VU'
The Assessment Book, containing valua-
tions of Real Estate for taxation during the
year 1884, is now open for inspection. and
notice is hereby given TO all concerned TO
come forward, within thirty 1907 days from
this date. and iile their objections, if any they
have. to the assessments and valuations there
i'm made, otherwise such assessments and
valuations will be final and conclusive, as
establishing the value by which to estimate
the tax to be collected.
Objections to valuations are to be referred
to the Committee on Assessment, whose de-
cison will be final unless the director shall
hppeal to Council within ten Q0) days after
he or she is notified Of the decision of said
c. s. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Savannah MORNING NEWS, Savannah
Weekly News, St. Nicholas for March,
Puck, Harper's Weekly. Harper's Young
People, Detroit Free Press, Merchant
Traveller, New York Ledger, New York
Weekly, Saturday Night, Family Story
Paper, Fireside Companion, The Arm
Chair, Beade's Weekly, Chimney Corner,
Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Daily News,
Philadelphia Press, Boston Herald,
Baltimore sun, New York Times, Herald,
World, Tribune, Sun, Graphic, Charles
ton News and Courier, Atlanta COnstitu-
ton, Augusta Chronicle and Constitution
alist, Macon Telegraph and Messenger,
and Florida Times-Union.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
Wnrkinomnn Union AssNciatiOn

Brethren: You are hereby ordered to as
semble at the Union Lincoln Guards Hal, on
Cleburne, near Randolph street. THIS DAY /,
at y O'Clock NJ to pay the last tribute OF
resuect bv escOrting the remains of our de-
ceased brother. w. +. ALRERGOTTE, to the
Charleston and Savannah Railway Depot.
By order Of .,,-,, ,,-.,.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
Charged with Defrauding the Govern

Thomas Singletery, the jailer Of CInch
county, Ga, was brought to the city yes
terday by United States Deputy Marshal
Wade on a warrant charging him with
having rendered false accounts against
the government for the alleged support of
United States prisoners, and after having
a preliminary examination before United
States Commissioner Erwin, was required
10 give bond i'm the sum Of $500 for his APP
pearsnce for trial at the next term Of the
United States Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Umbrellas, Umbrellas. Umbrellas,
Silk and Bingham Umbrellas, at LaFar's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

By virtue of an order granted by the Honor
able Court of Ordinary of Chatham County
at the February term. 1854, we will sell. be-
fore the Court. on ~ ESDAY. 4th March
1854, between the usual hours of sale, the
following described property belonging to
the estate Of John /. NIllal0nga. deceased,
sold for distribution among the heirs Of said
estate.
Lot No. % Columbia ward. situated on the
northwest corner OF South Broad and Price
streets, and the Improvements thereon. the
buildings on said lot on the streets beng now
rented TO Joseph COsman until first Novem Der
next. and those on the lane to other parties,
said Lot being subject to an annual ground
rent Of 81 so. payable quarterly TO the city Of
Savannah. The whole Of said premises brings
a monthly rental of 500, which 90 to the puF-
chaser from the first of March,
Terms cash; purchasers paying for titles.
L. D. NILLALONGA,
ADMINISTRATIVE.
F. J. MCCALL.
Administrator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

This court met yesterday morning al
10 O'Clock, when the following proceed
ings were had:
Herman Meyer vs.. Judge Chisholm: Ac-
ton on contract. After hearing the testl-
mOny Of plaintiffs witnesses the case was
dismissed on account Of informally upon
the motion of the plaintiff attorney
Julius Barth vs.. Henry Ambos. pam
ages. The taking Of testimony occupisu
the attention of the court during tne
afternoon. when the court took recess
until this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Boys and Children's Clothing at re-
dnced rates at B. II. Levy & BrO's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
Wed aodCoaI

For sale by r. B. Cassels. TAYLOR and East
Broad streets. Telephone No. 77.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

UnIaundried Shirts-W Muslin.
81. the very finest, at LaFar 's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

Messrs. Wilder & Co. cleared yesterday
the German bark Richard for Hamburg.
with 4, 800 barrels rosin, weighing 1904, 1875
pounds, valued at $1,000; cargo by John
Judge. Esq.
The Spanish bark Virgen de MOnserratt
was cleared for Barcelona with 1927
pieces p. p. lumber, measuring $685.
feet. valued at $l.3s9 s., and 1871 barrels
rosin. weighing III 900 pounde. valued at
S.. POO Is; total valuation Of cargo $4,590;
cargo and vessel cleared BIZ Messrs. Chas.
Green's son & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

While winter cold rules everything, 1t Is
almost like a ray of summer sunshine Of
the incalculable heap of good (neyer to DC
known by mortal ken on this earth thai
is done daily and hourly in the city o.
New Orleans, La. by the far-famteo
Charity Hospital, maintained by the
Spaniard. the French, the American, the
Confederate State. and now more active
in its mission of good than ever. sustained tel
bp the royal bonus Of $1,O00,0OO paind iol
its franchises by the Louisiana stare
Lottery, the next (the l66th) Monthly
Drawing of which will occur on Marcl
II, 1891. and Of which NJ. A. Dauphln, al
New Orleans, La, Will give all lntorma'
ton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28
THREE BRICK HOUSES AT AUCTION.
KENNEDY & BLUM. Auctioneers.
TUESDAY NEXT. March 4. at II O'Clock. in
front OF Court House.

East one-third of lot No. 81 Crawford ward.
situated on the northwest corner Of Liberty
and Price streets. and improvements con-
sistlng OF tWO-stOry brick dwelling 'front.'
ing 20 feet on Liberty and 50 feet on Price
streets.
West One-third Of lot No. 81 Crawford ward
and Improvements, consisting of a twO-stOrv
brick dwelling, fronting 20 feet on Liberty
street and running back 80 feet.
East Onc-thrd Of lot No 81 Crawford ward
and improvements, consisting Of two-storv
brick dwelling. fronting % feet on Liberty
street and running back 10 lane 80 feet.
These houses are just the thing for railroad
employees, as they can be sold reasonable
Titles perfect; purchasers paying fer papers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-28

In the south Atlantic States TO-DAY ;
Light rains. followed by clearing and
colder weather. winds shifting TO west
and north. and higher barometer.
The height Of the river at Augusta al
1:41 O'Clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta
time) was s feet 8 inches-a fall Of !
inches during the past q hours.
Comparative statement of temperature
A. savannah. February 2. 1888 and 1871;