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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
INSPECTING THE HOUSES.
7he City Surveyor Looking After
the Damaged Buildings.

1he City Surveyor Looking After
the Damaged Buildings.
City Surveyor Howard has begun an in
tpectioD OF all houses that were in anyway
damaged by the earthquake. Numerous
requests have been sent in to him by peo-
pie from all over the city to come and ex-
anime their houses. Very few OF those
inspected are in any way damaged or even
In need Of an inspection. In almost every
case the cause of alarm is a slight crack
in the walls or little plastering shaken
of, over which people were needlessly un-
rasy. Even these slight defects In many
instances had been in houses for years,
aud the occupants noticed them for the
first time while looking around for the
effects OF the earthquake.
The surveyor has seen only one house
rs yet that he considers at all dangerous.
This IS u small frame house on Dray ton
street, near the court house, and it has
been repaired. The most OF the damage
done TO houses was to chimneys, the tops
of which were shaken off. This OF course
does not affect the security of the building.
Mr.. Howard Will complete the inspection
in a few days, and does not think that
there are any houses that suffered enough
10 warrant their being condemned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
SHOT AT AND ESCAPED.

One of Cooper Shop Lanes Citizens
Chased by IA Sheriff.
Elijah Keebler is considered a pretty
bad citizen even down in Cooper Shop
lane. Near noon yesterday he was Will
ing away his time and mis- cash gambling
with a boy named William Williams.
Both are colored. The boy with the ro-
dundant name played in good luck and
u jah was soon broke. AS Williams
swept in the last pot, leaving KeeDler
without a stake, Elijah grabbed for it
himself. A row followed and Keebler
tried to get back, by force, the money he
had lost by poor playing.
Another negro named Jones assisted
the boy. whereupon Keebler drew pis-
tot and fred at Jones. The ball missed
the latter and nit Williams on the head
knocking oil a piece Of scalp. Deputy
Sheriff Daniels, who came up at that time
drew pistol and ordered Keebler to sur
render. The negro turned and ran and
the Deputy Sheriff fired TO stop him. Kee-
bier kept on and darted In a friendly
crowd and escaped.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Week Pre- COrresD'0 'o4sb
endLnn nLnMs AeDt. ID.


In the principal trades the failures
were as follows: GrOcers %, general
stores Is, liquors. wines and saloons 10,
clothing, taIlOrs, cloths, etc, s, dry goods
and lace goods I, produce, provisions,
fruits, etc, I, cigars and tobacco :, lum-
Der, builders materials aud carpenters 8,
boots and shoes 8. drugs and chemicals ,,
paper, printers, stationery, books, etc, ),
bakers and cOnfectioners 4, grain and
-four 4, hats and caps 4, hardware and az
ricultural implements 3, iewelry 3, man
ufacturers cotton, wooden and silk goods
B. Among those reported embarrassed
were ClOutman 81 Bingham, boot and
shoe dealers, Boston, Mass; Hartford
Silk Manufacturing Company, TarifIVille,
Conn; Union Manufacturing Company,
manufacturers gnghams, Hartford, Conn. :;
Turkey Red Dyein2 Company, Pr0vi-
dence, r. l.; William Stems Il Co., impor-
ters laces, New York city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
AT THE THEATRE.
"Aunt Bridgets" Comicalities Make
Everybody Laugh.

"Aunt Bridget 5" Comicalities Make
Everybody Laugh.
The amusement season was Inaugural
ted at the Theatre last night by the "Aunt
Bridget Comedy Company" with Scott
Marbles new play of that name. The
Theatre was not crowded, but there was
a good audience for opening night. The
piece is one Of the funniest comedies on
the stage. 1t has very little plot. such
as 1t is 1t relates the troubles Of a young
society man dependent on bis aunt, and
who is obliged to devise all sorts of plans
to get money from her. The funny situa-
tons, of which the piece is full, are
the result of his scheming. The
leading character, my Aunt
Bridget" is taken by Mr.. George w.
Monroe, the original Bridget in lover
best comedians on the stage. He Ia a
clever actor and his impersonation Of the
old Irish woman is strong one. Mr..
John &. Rice as ''P. Alton McVeigh" was
also very successful, and his singing and
dancing brought down the house. Miss
Katie Hart, who was Mr.. Rice's pretty
partner in the dancing, was success as
the little servant. Mr.. W. II. Leary as
Joe Nervv," Mr.. Harry Fielding as
Macs friend, Jack Frsyser," Miss Ches-
ter as "Dora Blazar," Miss Polly Carey
as Nellie" and Miss Gussie Hart as
abbey Shrinker" were all good. The
songs are taking. and the general action
of the piece is bright and Interesting.
The performance will be repeated tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
The Best stuve.

There is no article in the whole cata-
logue OF household furniture upon which
the happiness of q family depends more
than it does upon the stove. A good stove
is the housewives pride. and it IS about
the first thing that is selected in furnish
stoves sold in Savannah every year. Pro-
baby the largest number sold by any one
firm Is by Lowell Il baltimore. The stove
which they regard the best is the
Acorn" manufactured by Rathbone,
Sard IL Co., the largest manufacturers in
this country An evidence of the popu-
larity of the "Acorn" stove is the large
number that is sold. over 100 tons of iron
are moulded INTO stoves daily at the COM
pany's works, and during last season the
supply was not equal To the demand. The
Acorn" is manufactured in every style
and size. from the massive range to the
smallest cook stove for wood or coal.
The reputation of the Acorn stove has
always been at the front, and many inn
provemepts have been made for the sea-
son Of 1886. 1t is made OF the best mate
rial, and is guaranteed in every way equal
TO any stove made. Lowell IL baltimore
have one Of the largest stocks of stoves in
the South, and they are prepared to fill
all orders at the shortest notice. Outside
OF the Acorn" they handle large stock
of other stoves and house furnishing
goods in addition to their regular hard
ware business. The firm is known
throughout the ate, aud It's name Is a
guarantee of satisfaction in all business
transactions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Lieut. l.. f. W. Gushing, OF the Wash
ington office OF the Lighthouse Board. ar
rived in the city yesterday from Charles
ton. He visited all the lights in that har-
Dor, and reports that no man in Charles
ton, with his privileges, afforded greater
relief TO the sufferers from the earth
quake than Capt. Brown, Of the light
house tender Wisteria, who received on
board his vessel every one that could find
possible space, and to whom he issued
rations and gave every care and atten-
ton. Capt. Browns conduct has been
not only approved but commended by the
Lighthouse Board. The Wisteria left
Charleston for Tybee roads yesterday
morning
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Clothing, Clothing and Hats.

We are closing out at New York cost
for cash the balance of our stock
of Clothing, Hats and Furnish
ing Goods to retire from the
clothing business. We are to give up
possession of our store Oct. l, conse-
quently our clothing suitable for all sea-
sous must be sold. AS clothing this fall
will be higher in consequence of the
strikes among the makers North, this is
an opportunity to get bargains that should
not be missed. Don't forget clothing for
fall and winter as we'll as for present
wear. Suits, Cashmere Pants and Over
coats for men or boys. Our fixtures,
such as shelving, tables, ETC., Tor sale.
Come at once.
CHAs. LOGAN 81 CO.,
139 Congress Street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Narrow gauge railways, which had
something of "boom" in the United
States few years ago, have latterly
shown very little increase in mileage and
not few roads built OF the three feet
gauge have been absorbed by other COM
panies and transformed TO the standard
Nevertheless the mileage and number of
narrow gauge roads In this country is still
much larger than is generally believed.
The number of narrow gauge railways in
the United States up to July 1, 1886, was
oil, with total length OF II, 10 miles. or
more than 8 per cent. of our total railway
system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
A Grand Picnic

Free to everybody, is announced in our
advertising columns by the enterprising
Broughton street dry goods merchant,
MIR. David Weisbein. IL is a novel way
of advertising, and we suggest TO our
readers TO read it, as they will not only he
amused, but profit thereby. 1t is with
pleasure that we call attention TO 1t, for
we always uphold and encourage enter
prise wherever we find 1t. Weisbein is
the man who laughs at dull times. He
knows them not. II money is scarce in
the city, he draws his custom from the
country He il ALWAYS busy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
AID FOR The CATHOLICS.

Bishop Northrop's Appeal in Behalf
ofthe Charleston Churches.
Bishop Northrop, of Charleston, has
written to the diocese OF Savannah and
nll the various dioceses in the United
States appealing for aid for the Catholic
diocese OF Charleston. The Bishop says
that it is impossible as yet to give an idea
OF the amount Of the loss to the Catholic
churches and institutions in Charleston,
the damage being almost incalculable.
There are ak churches la the city, two
converts, four schools, two orphan
houses, an infirmary aud an institution
inhabited by the Brothers OF the Sacred
Heart, besides the episcopal residences
and the several porochal residences. All
Of them are seriously damaged, and
very large sum of money will be required
10 put them in good order again. There is
no doubt that liberal response will be
made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Earle & Wilson Collars and cuffs, at
Sam Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.
Cheerfuly Accept the Invitation.

A. X. Altmayer Co. cordially invite all
their customers and the public generally to
come and secure supply OF Dry Goods Shoes
and Boys Clothing, from their great ga e
announced this week, at prices unparalleled
In the history of the trade.
Parents, Housekeepers and all judicious pur-
chasers should cheeriully ACCEPT tais invita-
ton, and not forget that the ruinous prices
quoted last only for one week.
Such inducements rs good Calico at cents
per yard, with hundreds OF other bargains
proportionatey low, will no doubt cause a big
rush, and very likely many of their bargains
will not last long. therefore IL behooves pur-
ehasers To call early while the variety is
large. See their advertisements on sixth page.
A complete line of Furnishing Goods,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Constipation, the curse OF our sedeutary
life, Dyspepsia, our national disease, and
rheumatism, which comes from acid
stomach and from the sudden changes in
our climate, are quickly cured bv taking
one or two Brandreth's Pills every night
for "a month. Persons are now living, en-
joying most vigorous health. who have
taken one Of these pills night for over
thirty years. Chronic diseases are cured
by taking from two TO four OF Brandreth's
Pills every night for month. They
purge away the old diseased body. This
you replace with new and healthy flesh,
prepared by an invlgorated digestion from
simple, healthful food.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
Items Gathered Along the Track
and CrOssties.

The passenger rate in the G.. 5. and NJ &.
railway, between Selma and Akron has
been reduced from &c. to &c. a mile. This
reduction is made by the management,
General Manager Cecil Gabbett and MIR.
&. ii. Cromwell, General Freight and
Ticket Agent OF the Western railroad.
Work on the Atlantic and ApopEa
Ella. railroad is being rapidly pushed.
A force Ofmen will be put to work imme-
diately grading the road to Clay Springs,
and it is the intention of the company
to have 1t completed to Clay Springs
and cars running to that point by the first
of November
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
AN UNUsUAL VISITOR.
Strangers Queer Actions at the
Fire Departments Headquarters.


a white man walked into the hose car
rage shed OF No. 3 engine house yester-
day afternoon and picked up wheel that
mad been taken off of the hose carriage.
The man rolled the wheel out in the street
and began examining it. The tiremen
supposed that he was blacksmith, who
mad been sent there by the chief. While
the man was rolling the wheel around
Chiei Fernandez came ND and asked the
stranger what he was doing. The man
ana not give satisfactory reply, and he
was ordered off. He walked around the
corner and came back TO the wheel again.
he was ordered Of several times, but per-
sisted in returning. Finally he was ar
rested and taken to the barracks, where
he was charged with interfering with
city property. He gave mis- name as VIM.
hensworth, and said that he I<<a son of
an eX-chief of the Charleston Fire Be-
partment. He is believed to be demented.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

The resignation of MIR. James l.. Taylor,
General Freight and Passenger gent Of
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail
way Company. was dated to take effect
tomorrow, but it Is understood that he
will remain with the company for while
longer. ltis generally believed that Capt.
Davidson, of Jacksonville, will be MIR.
Taylor's successor, although no official
announcement is expected Tor several
DAYS vat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
THE MAYoR'S COURT.
Many Cases Disposed of and Few
Fines Collected.

Many Cases Disposed of and Few
Fines Collected.
Court yesterday morning, but very little
money. The total fines imposed amounted
to $50, but only One-tenth of that sum was
collected. Sherman Mech case was one
of the first called. He was charged with
having stolen S. from Ned Cook Aug. 20.
McGhee was too sick to be examined, and
was sent to the Georgia lnhrmary by order
Of the city Health Officer. Eda Washing
ton, disreputable negress, was fined $40
in lieu OF twenty days for accosting a
citizen on the street, and she was given
the same sentence for using obscene IAN
guage on the street. She could not raise
500, and baG to take the forty days.
Half dozen DRINKS and disorderlies
were fined S. apiece.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Printing, LithOsraphins and Account

Having the latest improvements in Ma
chinery, the MORNING NEWS Steam Print
ing House has unrivalled facilities for the
production of all kinds of Printing. Litho-
graphing, Book Binding and Account
Books. All work executed under the
careful supervision of skilled Printers.
LithOgraphers, Artists, Book binders and
Rulers. A guarantee OF satisfaction 10
given TO every piece OF work turned out.
Write or ask for estimates before sending
your work away to Northern and W est
ern houses. An estimate will cost nothing.
j. II. EsTILL, Proprietor,
3 Whitaker street. Savan~~h. "a.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Weather Indications

Special indications for Georgia to-day:
Fair weather In the interior, local rains
on the coast, and slightly warmer.
For North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia: Fair weather in the interior,
local rains on the coast, slightly warmer,
easterly winds, shifting to southerly.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock n. M. yesterday Augusta
tlmel was 6.3 feet-;i fall Of o. foot dur
ing preceding "a hours.
ComparaCIVe statement OF temperature
atSavannah Sept. Is. 1855 and 1886:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Sentto sap.io

The pilot boat John II. Wilder on Sum
day spoke the Russian bark Trimpas,
from Asplnwall, bound to this port for Or
ders. Pilot Henry Thompson inquired
as TO the health OF the vessel and the Cap
tain reported that he bad four men sick
with pains in the head and stomach. The
vessel was given the sailing course and
ordered to the National Quarantine Sta
tiOn at SaDplo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Concerning popular hotel in Savan-
nab, Ga, the Florida Times-Union says
I'VE note from the hotel arrivals as pub
lsbed in the Savannah papers, that tn e
Barnett House still leads all the other
hotels in the city. In fact they have as
many as the others combined. There
Is good installment of Fioridians always
registered there"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Seersucker, pongee, and ALPACA coats
and vests, thin underwear and straw
hats, all to be cleared out at some price
or other. Go look at the low figures the
Famous New York Clothing House, 140
Congress street, will give you. You may
want TO be saving and not buy any more,
but IL never is too late 10 prevent the
weakening Precipitation under heavy
clothing; II may be the saving OF doctors
bill Am
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
THE RELIEF FUND.
1t Lacks a Few Dollars of $500,
and is Still Growing.

and is Still Growing.
The Charleston relief fund lacked a
few dollars OF $500 last night. The fund
now foots up $6,436 "a. The Relief Com
mittee has forwarded $4,000, and the
amount remaining on hand will be for
warded in day or two. Contributions
were received yesterday from two colored
churches. The colOred people have re-
sponded nobly to the relief OF their suffer-
ing brethren. The contributions received
by the Relief Com mittee yesterday in ad-
ditlon to those already acknowledged are
as follows:
Cash M R.. ....................S 90
First Bryan Baptist church (col.) !, Rev.
"A. Harris, pastor Recommendations. 81 10
Mt. Zion Baptist church (col.) ,Rev.W.
l.. +. Weston, pastor. .......-..., 90
John c. Taylor. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 90
Previously reported. .,................. 800 OS
Iotal ..''...........',......, ...S6, i36 4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Yesterday was the last day that bids for
a site for the new public building were
received. Only three were sent in, aud
as they are sealed It Is not known what
sites are offered. Collector Wheaton has
Deen notified that special agent will be
sent here TO open the bids, and he is ex-
nected in n few DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
BUSINESS FAILURES.
Bradstreets Budget of Trade EN-
barrassments.

There were 1853 failures in the United
States reported to Brsdstreet's during the
week, against 173 in the preceding week,
and 1S3, $50, and 1856 in the cores
ponding weeks OF 1885, 1884, and 1885,
respectively. Additional comparisons
are given in the following table:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
VI OVIIk N1Hs
l6l Congress.
l6l Congress.
y. II. Levy 81 Fro.
Il. II. Levy & Bro.
b. Ii. Levy 4 Bro.
This ia the Time tn nnve Mnnnv.

Look at the suits the Famous New York
Clothing House, 140 Congress street, is
selling for $40, at "A reduction of$3, weigh
ty enough to wear all winter, and at the
end OF September will be worth $l5.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
Continuing shocks

Gloria Umbrellas, at sam Belsinger's,
q Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Our low prices to run of the balance Of our
summer stock of Gents, Youths and Boys
Clothing have become town talk, and we
are still PR pared to do more than we promise
IN the shape of bargains in thin and light
weight clothing. We are selling Neckwear
and Underwear for a song, Collars and CUFFS
equally low; and, we are pleased to add that
we are being complmented d lilly on the merits
Of our Unlauldred Pearl and Silver aud
Gold shirts. our buyers are now in The
Northern markets ready TO $ = OPP down on us
with an avalanche of fine aud stylish Fall
Clothing. therefore summer goods must be
rushed out, even If we lose money at 1t. The
winding up of each season II xettlng to be a
continual picnic for our customers. We can't
keep the goods; therefore, our forced loss is
your great gain. Cal at once at the Palace
Clothing House AMI get more than your
moneys WORTH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

just received, Clothing suitable for
early fall wear, at the Famous New York
Clothing House, 140 Congress street.
Also full stock Of Soft and STIFF Hats,
the latest fall STYLES. Mt bottom figures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Cottou-regIon bulletin tor II hours end
ing Sept. 10. 1886, p. M, Eastern time.
DIS rRiCTS. AVERAGE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14

Full assortment OF Handkerchief, at
Sam Belsluger's, "a Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-14
CLOSING OUT.

RIoH'D GRAHAM. Corpl. ,ignaL Carps, U. 5. a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-19

WANTED. TO purchase cheap for cash
sms honse with All improvements, In the suburbs OF
Brooxlyn Address H box 81 Tribune once Me-" ORR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-19
MANHATTAN BEACH HOTEL,
NOW OPEN.
ORIENTAL \! HOTEL,
AD.RON pACKS.

Iate View Point scnroon Lake located on schroon As
shady Pine grove scenery unsurpassed luro moontA,
sprinr water perfect drainage open une rrstclMs CIV
re erences given Per circulars and full Ao
south scnroon Post Once Essex County. n Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-19
Montvert Hotel,

MiDDIETOWN SPRINGS. Vermont.
THIS charming IN the Green Mountains VIII
open for reception OF guests June ~ beautiful scenery
and surroundings Large rooms and well furnished High
elevation Alleys good Livery and everyh 10
the Hotel desirable place TO spend the
simmer For plans OF &c. 10 or ad-
a.. ". Mac tvoy, MONTYERT HOTEL Middleiown
springs. W.. or j. & j. EAGER. 81 tliii-sL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-19
Nnctlon Sales.
IN BAYKRUPTCY.-In the matter of Elisha

IN BANKRUPTCY.-ln the matter of Elisha
II C Iltchheii bankruct. ., -
uder gene authority given o the UNDERSIGNED ~
OF the above named ehNrup 40. pun sun
states District COu l. II Sank
rup. cv made by Hon Adj sOn Brown Jud-e OF SAID
e0nr and entered lie 4th cav u June sr6 vii on aatnr
day the 10Th OF lee a. II O'Clock noon RI tne
ReaI Estate Exchange Auction koo1 INN te % 20 90
The ork Dy kicJsrd ' HaTnett
suconecr lie auction ff cash 10 lne hRhest D-
uotes mortgages eAiitAs
bonds securities next hereinafter described
winch are due the anouDts following OF PRINCIPAL WIN
anuum from cate, and made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-19
FOREST HOUSE.
HORIZON LODGE,

cLEvERDALE ON LAKE GEORGE, n 7.
Opens June IS. Nice shady grove. fine view. ercenens
hosi,ng h.tnipg and d.hue piazza mosquitoes
no malaria Ali stop al our doe. Post Once ~
house Ten minutes rom telegraph once Terms mo"
erake NJ FOR