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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
MEETING OF TIE roEDs.
Winding Up the Affairs OF sue
ccSsfui season.

The Ford Dramatic Association held
/ its annual meeting last night at It's opera
house. The association has just closed
/ It's ninth season ofamateur performances,
/ and it is not saving more tLan 1t deserves
/ TO state that no similar organization IN
: tbe country has had a more successful
career. While Its membership mas un-
( lcrgoue many changes. and number
who nave been in It's casts have stepped
from the stage of amateurs 10
Jhgt OF professionals, tne princi-
pal officers are the same now
as when the association was first organ
ned. The ForGs, however, have bad their
ups and downs. In fact, from financial
point OF view, it mas never been a success.
Every recurring year the members have
had not only the arduOus duties Of the
amateur 10 require thelr attention. the
nard study ant long rehearsals, 10 say
nothing OF the nights when they appeared
before JLeIr friends upon tue mimic stage,
bat they have also had 10 contribute their
share IN money 10 pay the expenses the
season.
The season that has closed is the first
that has approXimated paving expenses.
The object Of the association, however, IS
not TO make money, but to improve its
members IN the histrOnic art, and to en-
tertain its friends. In this the members
think they have been successful.
The usual reports of the officers were
submitted and received. That, with
very pleasant discussion OF the
affairs Of the association, past and
present, and It's prospects tor the future,
constituted the principal business Of the
meeting last plight. The prevailing i'm
preston among the members was that
the next season could be made more
successful tuau It's predecessors.
A vote Of thanks WAS rendered to Mr..
Lawrence Hauley, VINO leaves for New
York to-day 10 till professional engage.
ment, for his services during the past
season, aud the best wishes OF the ass0ci-
alton were extended to him for his success
in his future career
a special committee was appointed to
present to Mrs. T. }. Farrar and Mr..
Frank NJ. Readick suitable testimonials
showing the appreciation in which their
efforts ia it's behalf are held.
MIR. Readick leaves this week for New
York 10 JOIN the Patti Rosa company.
The annual election resulted as fol-
lows:
President. II. Estill.
First Vice President and State Mana
ger-J. &. Shaw.
Second Vice President, Business Mana.
ger and Treasuser-T. Is. Thompson.
Secretary-N. f. Jackson.
Costumer and Property Mani. F..
Doyle.
Advisory Board. II. Estiu, J. c.
SHAW, T. 3. Thompson, l.. Z. Doyle and
j. f. Doyle.
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the expectation of something better in the

Interpretation OF something better Ia the
| future.
Negotiations were made by Macon with
| Jere Moore. catcher, who was wiling 10
| sign with the team, and a ticket was duly
| sent to him to come 70 Macon. The man
| agement were undecided after the ticket
! had been sent whether 10 have MIN report
! in Macon or Charleston and wired the
| agent to Withhold the ticket until ne
! could hear from them. By some mlsun-
! Outstanding the agent told Jere the ticket
/ had been cancelled, and Moore then
/ signed with Rochester. The Macon club
| could hold him. however. but as the sea-
| son Is now so near a close they have de-
| cided to let MIN 20 rather than 10 make a
! tight over him.
! The proceedings of the Macon club and
! President Proudft of late have been eX-
| ceediugly irregular, and it is time this
sort of work was stopped. Macon has no
/ right to be playing Atlanta now, and there
! is evidence that two or three OF the clubs
| will oppose. allowing the series TO count
Macon officially severed her membership
in the league, and il is more than cues
| tionable whether she can re-enter without
| formal permission from the league dIrec-
tors. An immediate meeting of the direc-
tors should settle all the points now In
dispute at once and put stop TO the
childish vascillatiOn which has character
lied the conduct Of affairs OF late.
Of all the minor organizations the In
| ternauOnal League has been the most for
tunate thus far this season. 1t can claim
the eight clubs at the present time that ii
started the season with, and ii is having
an interesting race. The Stars OF SYRIA
cuse, who started off so boldly at the be.
ginning OF the season, have dropped into
fourth place. The TOr0ntOs, VINO wres~
tied the lead from the Syracuse team, have
been passed by the Uticas and ROchesters,
and are now third in the race. Of late
the Buffalo club has picked up in it's play
ing, and is now close behind the Hamll-
tons, who follow in the waae OF the SYRIA
cuse club. The BinghamtOns are seventh,
with the Oswegos last.
AS intimated in the note in yesterdays
paper relative to the percentage OF the
two leading clubs, the only effect of
Macon's disbandment on the stand
ing would be the loss TO
Atlanta Of the series of games
she commenced playing with Macon on
Saturday. Every club in the League had
completed a series of twelve games with
Macon up to Saturday, although of course
all the games had not been actually
played, as there were several on the post
DOned list owing to rain. Macon had five
deferred games with Savannah, while she
had played the entire series with Atlanta,
losing eleven and winning one. Atanta's
series with Macon at this time is being
played out of the regular league sched-
ule, and should not be allowed
to count under any circumstances.
Atlanta's trick is to play Macon
while the latter is crippled and let the
other clubs meet the Central City nine at
ter it has been greatly strengthened.
IrREIdpDt PrnuHtf'l 10
Macon club ahOat was probably what in
duced him to sanction such an arrange
ment, though it was surprising that he
should do so,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
IN THE HALFWAY WORLD.
Items Gathered Along tho Track
and Crossties.

Prince Il Whitley report that the GeoF-
gIa Pacific railIJ4 for the nrst three
weeks OF July SHOWS 1914 per cent IN
crease over last year.
The pay roll OF the Florida Railway and
Navigation road comprises 1856 persons,
and 10 Is estimated that the sum pald OUT
for salaries each month amounts to $l1O,-
0cO.
A branch Of the Order Of Railway Con
ductors has been organized at jackson
Vile. II viii be known as 81. JOINS
Division NO. 1876. II starts cut with seven
teen charter members.
The late-t news from the n. and A.
road is that the engineering corps has
moved back to shady Dale from MADISON
to locate the line. AS soon as this is set
tied the work Of grading will begin.
Madison county has assurance that the
Augusta and Chattanooga railroad viii
be Quilt through her territory If she viii
raise her subscription to $4,000, and
meeting is called on next Tuesday for the
purpose Of raising the other $4,000.
The stockholders of the Union Point
and White Plains railroad met in secret
session at Union Point Monday. Nothing
definite could be learned. but 1t is rumOred
that full force Of hands will arrive in a
few days TO commence work on the road.
The people OF Valdosta are enthusiastic
over the prospect OF the Macon and Gov
ingt0n road. In addition TO large sub
scription of stock already raised, the
Council met Monday and donated six
acres of land for depot and the right of
way through the city.
The Athens Banner-W atchman has In
formation that it is not at liberty just yet
to dIYulge assuring the building Of q road
from Athens TO ElbertOu or BOwersville as
soon as the NJ. and A. is completed. This
will be one OF the best paying short lines
in the South, and will prove OF inestimable
benefit TO Athens.
The annual report of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company will be
ready about Aug. 10. 1t has been official
ly stated that the company has earned all
its fixed charges and interest and has
paid $500 900 taxes, and has a surplus Of
$500, 900 to 100000. Vice President EX.
Norton estimates that the earnings for
July will show an increase of$150,000 over
July, 1880. The fourth week will increase
500. 900 or tberaa bouts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

The Evening Times OF yesterday, in an
article on "SaYannah's Progress" IN
which it refers to the improvements now
going on in the city, has the following
about tue new building Of the MORNING
NEWS:
"Among the most important Of the i'm
proyements just completed IN the city IS
the MORNING NEWS building, which Is
now, undou btediy, the haudsOmest and
most attractive looking newspaper estao-
lishment in the south. It. is an ornament
to the city, and is notably the most con-
spICuous building. The proprietor, Col.
j. Ii. EstiIl, deserves credit for his en-
terprise in investing 50 largely in tue i'm
prOvement of his property and conclu-
sive!y showing his strong faith that Sa-
yannah has grand commercial
future. The present building is
complete in every particular, and IN de-
sign Is exceedingly attractive. The ad-
dition of a handsome mansard roof and
the elevation of the former office aud the
adjoining building TO the height Of five stO-
ries, gives the establishment an imposing
appearance. The building is adorned
with a very attraotively designed Gu
pola, from which a magnificent view may
be obtained Of the city and surrounding
country. 1t cannot be denied that good
to every city, and impress strangers most
favOrably, and it may BE- declared with
equal force that attractive homes for
newspapers are additional evidences
OF the thrift Of a community and
monuments to the progressive spirit Of the
city in which they are located. The
Times, therefore, cOngratulates its con-
temporary upon the possession OF such
magnificent home-a building which is at
once an ornament to the city and an OBJ
ject of admiration to strangers. Such a
building is a credit TO any community, and
the fact that Savannah has the handsOm-
est newspaper building in the South is
unmistakable evidence that her people
are live and progressive. When the Times
reaches the age Of it's contemporary it
hopes also to be able to add to the SPLEEN
did buildings of Savannah home of its
own OF equal attractiyeness and convent
ence."
the MORNING NEWS trusts that the an
ticipations of its contemporary in regard
to Itself will be fully realized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Macnn,s Re.enrrv-

MACON, GA, Aug. 3.-The disbanding
of the Macon club by the directors last
night was heard of by the citizens with
regret. The Macon club bad signed a
contract to play out the season, and it
was the wish OF all that this contract
should be complied with. Another meet
ing of the directors was held this morn
ing, and last nights action was recon-
sidered, the directors determining to allow
the club to play out the season. Manager
Peltz was notified, and the scheduled
game between Macon and Atlanta took
place this afternoon.
The club was disbanded, the directors
say, because OF Its crippled condition and
inability to get batteries. 1t was reor-
ganIzed because Macon desires to retain
her franchise. Batteries are expected in
three days and the association has money
to run through to the end of the season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

1t Is now almost between Seasons" Deal
ers are anxious to close out summer stock in
order to make room for the next seasons re-
quirements. Many persons have an idea that
whateyerstock is now on hand must Il ecessari-
ly be the refuse aud rejection Of summer stOck
lfthis IL usually the case, ours must be the
exception, which proves the rule. Our stock
having met with entire approval by critical
public, that we have been compel ed TO dupli-
cate many lots. and We now nave almost AS
select a line ~ we started the season with
Carrying over" does not pay pecuniarily.
nor does 1t improve the goods, therefore we
are willing TO pocket loss now rather than
bear heavier one by packing up uns season
able stock. Then. to MAKE matters short we
put away down prices on our entire stock.
and onersuch trades A. do not often get on
record, IN Gents, Youths and Boys Medium
and Thin suits, Straw Hats, Underwear.
Neckwear largest line in cltv), Hosiery, and
every thing comprising the stock OF a first.
class clothing and Furnishing Establishment.
Our reputation guarantees qualify, III and
satisiaction. A. FALK & son, Congress.
Whitaker and 81. Julian streets successors
to I, l.. Falk Il Go.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Looat Personal

Col. j. L. Sweat is registered at the
ScreYen House.
Mr.. Horace Vinton, Mrs. VintOn, Miss
Minnie DuPree and Mr.. Lawrence Han
ley VIII sail for New York on the Chatta-
hOOcnee this morning.
Among the arrivals at the Harnett
House yesterday were j. l.. Currud aud
wife, Nicksburg, Miss; +. j. Chandler
o. W. Ryerson, New York; W. b. Tnomp,
son, Washington, Ca; A. II. Muir and
wife, Chattanooga. Tenn; r. w. Perrin,
Lake Weir, Fla; j. l.. Hirsch. Pensacola:
L. +. Creech, l.. G. Lane, Naldosta, Ga. /;
Capt. Z. l.. IL t John w. Pope, Beaufort,
$. c.; J. Il. COrwin and wife, GreenvIlle.
Mich; G. p. Perry, Gainesville. Fla.
AT the Screven House were II. Carter,
G. w. Fruller, Mrs. +. Peak, New York /;
&. K. Rutter, Philadelphia, Pa; Charles
Il. Mays, i. }. Walsh, Holyoke, Mass ;
Newton Whitehead, New York; henry
Rosendale, Baltimore; W. Ii, Wheel
wright, DanVille, Va; Charles j. Everett
ard wife, New Jersey: G. w. Hicks, Rich
mOnd; Kenneth Mcdonald, Louisville,
Ky. L. 5. Perkins, Millen, Ga.
AT the Marshall House were j. w. Coo.
leg, WaynesborO; l. Israel, Ocala, Fla. ;
b. II. Hardee, Eastman; q. W. CampIens,
Philadelphia; II. w. Funston, New YORK ;
5. b. Hutchinson, w. ii. Leavett, Trenton,
n. j.; MISS Lula K. Hack, L. Il. Battle,
Hacktou, Ga; B. y. Cheney, Lumber
City, Ga; X. A. Marlborough, Norman
dale, Ga; 5. NJ. Chapman and wife, John.
ston, Ga; ;. l.. Fain and wife, Thomas
vile, Ga; c. j. Everett and wife, Tenafy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
sIDEW Walk.

Dsshes Here sud There by the Vows
Reporters Yesterd ty's HappouinA'
Told in Brief ParaEra phs-PichinG
at Police Hsadqnarters-
City sheriff Bailey's sales yesterday
amounted u $50.
The petit jury Cf the City Court was dis
charg q YESTERDAY iol the term.
All the members W TRINITY Methodist
church now III the ely are requested Boy
the pastor u attend a meeting 10 the lee
lure room tonight at S.Ij O'Clock.
The Isle of Hope Yacht club will hold
another regatta Aug. is. several larHi7
that have not been entered boz any OF ne
races this year are expected 30 SAIL ana the
regatta promises TO be the best0t the sea-
son. The feet VIII start from Montgomery
and Will bee followed over the course by
the steamer II. Nicholas.
John Norris, the young man who was
shot In the shoulder July 26 by +. j.
Coffee, was arrested yesterday upon a
warrant sworn out by Coffee. Ihe war
rant is for assault with intent TO murder
Norris was taken before Magistrate War
ing Russell, Jr.. and be gave bond 10 ap-
pear at "A hearing, the time to be set by
the magistrate.
Policeman q. T. Dduham arrested Clar-
ence Williams, a negro youth, yesterday
morning, for the larceny of j. II. Helm
ken's watch on Monday night. Williams
ia the boy who went INTO the grocery at
South Broad and Jefferson streets and
stole the watch from the owners vest,
which was hanging up behind the counter.
Williams was committed by the Mayor
Tor the Superior Court.
Postmaster Wilson received several in
INJURIES about the stray letter that was
picked up a the wreck at the Santee
trestle. in South Carolina, several weeks
ago. one Young man put IN a claim for
IL aud the 50 on Saturday, but he did not
know enough about the contents of the
letter to describe it, Then he wanted to
see it, hut his curiosity was not gratded.
Yesterday another young man called and
described the letter and contents 50 accu-
Tateiy that there was no doubt that he
wrote it, and 1t was handed over.
There has been quite a lively compe-
ttjon tuis season among the dispensers o (
bOda water. New syrups and new com
binati0ns have been added until the old
time soda drInEer does not know what to
take. The last addition TO the business
t. "a patent shaker introduced by mat
genial druggist, DR.. Butler. That gentle
man calls the apparatus The Texas
Ranger probably for the reason that 1t
"gets away" with everything else in the
soda water business. II can shake up the
contents OF a glass more IN one minute
than the most experienced saloonist can
in an hour. Unlike the painted chickens
and the stuffed snakes, it Is not DR.. But
ler's own invention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Glenn SPRING.

Weinvite special attention to the card
OF Messrs. Simpson N Simpson, published
elsewhere, who are the proprletors oil this
famous health resort in Spartauburg
county, 5. G. For a long period the Elf
cheney OF the water as a cure for uyspep-
STA, liver complaint, kidney troubles,
constipation, dropsy and other diseases
OF the stomach has been generally
acknowledged. A cloud OF witnesses at
test this fact, among whom may be cited
Dr.. ;. l.. Lockwood, of Charleston; DE-
James Mcintosh, President OF the Medl-
cal Association OF south Carolina; r.
Dozier, Of Georgetown; VIM. Trumbie, Of
kngVille, ). c.; W. Gilmore SImms, OF
Barnwell Ia son Of the great author:
John ). Richardson, Of sumter, :. c.. and
many others, among them the most re-
sponsible citizens OF the South.
The springs are now in full blast for the
summer, and the Messrs. Simpson. the
prOprieturs OF the hotel, spare no pains to
promote the comfort OF their guests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
ONLY HALF y CROP.
Indications that the Orange Yield
viii be Short.

Will be Short.
The orange commission merchants in
this city say that the outlook for the
Florida crop is very poor. If oue-half OF
fu.l crop is gathered the growers will
get all they expect. Last winters cold
snaps shortened the yield not less $50, 900
boxes. Ia the northern part OF Florida
the groves suffered the most, and some
growers Will not get one-tnTd OF crop.
In the middle and southern parts OF the
State the yield Will be better.
TIE orange groves along Indian
river are looking remarkably fine. Tue
trees present "A healthy, growthy aud rich
appearance, and while the growing crop
is not rs large as usual. the fruit seems
TO be much above the average in quality.
rhe Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway Company has been investigating
The condition of the crop, and a prominent
official OF the cOmpany estimates the crop
al from zoo coo TO 800 boxes. The rail
way company Is OF course interested in
the crop, for the freight on the oranges Is
an important item in it's revenue. 4 short
crop, however, will not be an unmlxed
evil for the growers. as prices are apt to
be considerably higher than they were
last year.
The lemon trees which escaped the
freeze are reported TO be laden with fruit,
which viii Uegin TO ripen in a month.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
BOTH WANT TO BE GUARDIAN.
Two Brothers Seeking the Custody
OF a Little sister.

Judge Hampton Ferrill heard au inter-
esting case yesterday which grew out of
a petition for the guardianship Of a little
girl. In February, 1882, William T.
Thorpe, OF Mcintosh county. died leaving
several children, and among them a
daughter, Lille, VINO Is now nearly 8
years old. SIX months after the fathers
death the mother died. On her death bed
she said that she wanted her son j. L.
Thorpe TO take charge OF Lille. For about
three years ne did so. some time ago he
moved 10 Florida, leaving his little sister
with his mother-in-law in Savannah.
Since then another brother, j. A. Thorpe,
VINO lives IN Savannah, got possession of
the child and petiuOned the Ordinary to
be appointed guardian. j. f. Thorpe OBJ
Iected, and wanted to get the custody Of
his sister again. w. q. Charlton, ESQ,
repre- sented the piaintid and William
Clifton, Esq, the defendant. Several wit
nesses were examined and each lawyer
made a long speech.
Tne Judge decided to grant the applica-
tiOu, and he appointed }. A. Thorpe guar
dian. The defendant gave notice that he
would take an appeal to the Superior
Court,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
The Passenger Committee.

The Southern Passenger Committee will
meet at Old Point Comfort, Va, to-day.
General Passenger Agent James L. Tay-
lor, of the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway; Maj. Whitehead, General Pas
senger Agent of the Central, and Mai.
Shellman, Traffic Manager of the same
road; Mr.. Cecil Gabbett, General Mana
ger of the Western of Alabama, and Mr..
c. IL. Cromwell, General Passenger Agent
of the Western, and Mr.. G. w. Shears.
Assistant Passenger Agent of the Rich.
mond and Danville, are some of the mem.
bers of the committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
THE STEAMER MERRIMAC.

Larger and Faster Than the Gate
City-TO Arrive ON Sunday.
The steamship Merrimac, Capt. Crow
ell, Will take the place of the steamship
Gate City on the Nickers0n line this week.
The Merrimac will sail from Boston for
this port on Thursday and will arrive
here Sunday night. she is large and
stanch iron vessel of over 1000 tons, with
ample and magnificent passenger accom-
modatiOns, having l56 state rooms, besides
splendid saloons. She is IA double decker,
$50 feet long over all, 40 feet breadth of
beam and over 10 feet depth of hold. She
has great speed, being capable of making
faster time than either the Gate City or
the City OF Macon, which is great con-
slider alton to most travellers.
Formerly she was in the deep sea trade
running between Boston and South
America, aud more recently on the Bos-
ION and Halifax line. She will make a
splendid addition to the line, both in the
passenger aud the freight traffic, being a
larger vessel than the Gate City. The
business OF this company is increasing
enormously and to meet it there is a
prospect OF a semi-weekly line between
here and Boston when the repairs to the
Gate City are finished.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 3.-W. R. Brown.
OF Atlanta, managing director of the At
lanta club, received telegram this MORN
ing from President Proudit that the
Macon directors had reconsidered their
action disbandlng their club. To-day's
game was forfeited TO Atlanta The
Macon club would be here tomorrow
TO play its fourth game and will finish
the season. The matter has been gene
rally discussed and gives satisfaction
here, but nothing is definitely known of
the reasons except Atlanta's pressure on
Macon TO take this course. The Atlanta
club went TO the grounds this afternoon,
pitched nine ballso over the plate and were
given the game by Umpire Hengle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04
Auothel Larr. nnndlng.

The lot and two-story tenement house
on brick basement, adjoining the Alt
mayer building, or Brousuton street, have
been bought 10y Hessrs. Meiuhard Bros.
~ co. from the Myers estate for SO 600.
IL iS the intention OF the purchasers 10
erect at an early day handsome four
story building. 10 Is not decided vet
whether Messrs. Meinbard Bros. Il Co.
VIII occupy 1t themselves and give mp
their preseu; quarters TO Messrs. Frank
CO, or whether the latter Will occupy
II. The building will be another hand
some addition 10 the rllX
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-04

II is simply wonderful, the reputation
Hawkes. spectacles and eyeglasses have
attained throug hout the United States:
they are known from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and their reputation is bmltupon
real merit. Testimonials from the most
eminent men Of the country are given,
who have had their sight improved Oy
tier use. Mr.. A. X. Hawkes.. Inventor
aud cole proprietor of Hawke new crys
talIzed lenses aud patent extension spring
eyeglasses, has established a depot IN Sa-
Vannan al the drug firm of Osceola But
Ter, Wher0an immense assortment Ofthcse
celebrated glasses can be found, and per-
iectly adapted 10 all the conditions OF the
eye. These glasses are the finest IN exist
ence. Every pair is warranted. Ped
dlsrs or travelling Oculists are LOt supplied
with these glasses at any price.