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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
THE SIGN SERVICE.
Some Suggestions by Gen. Hazeu-
The Cold Wave Signals

Some Suggestions by Gen. Hazsu-
The Cold Wave Signals.
Gen. Hazen, Chief Signal Officer. in his
report just Issued, gives some interesting
facts about the weather service. The
weather indications and storm warnings
of the service would become more valu-
able, he says, II regular stations were
established in the West Indies and the
number Of stations increased In the West
ard IN British America.
1.-The progress made in the cold wave
branch OF the meteorological work has
been highly satisfactory, not only as re-
CARDS the accuracy of predictions, but
also In the greatly increased facilities for
disseminating the warnings OF the ap-
prOach OF cold waves. The cold wave
signal Is now displayed by orders from
the central office, at two hundred and
ninety cities and towns In the United
States, and from these points 10 distrb-
uted by telephone and railways to about
twenty thousand stations. Many citi-
zens have signIfied their willingness to
purchase flags and display them at their
own expense, provided the signal service
would telegraph tha warnings" aud he
recommends that the sum OF SIS, 600, to be
expended for the extension Of this system,
be ADDED to the estimates for the fiscal
year endIng June ~, 1851. VI the l,O60
cold wave signals displayed during the
year, GIL, or So per cent. were justified.
The number ofsations in operation June
80 1886, in the United states was 452.
"The system of flags to indicate the
probable conditions of weather aud temp
erature recently adopted by the service
has been universally commended by the
public, and the region over which they
are displayed has greatly increased DUR
| ing the year, and the office, for want OF
! funds, has not been able to supply the de-
mauds.' More than $50 replies were re-
! ceived to a circular letter addressed To
those in charge OF these stations CON-
mending in the highest terms this new
| feature OF the signal service, which gives
| to many cities and towns the
! advantages OF signal service sta
! tions without expense to the gov
eminent. These are volunteer stations.
! and the flags are purchased by individuals,
and a single telegram, costing not more
than 25c. may serve to give the weather
indications to many stations. In add-
tion TO the system of flag signals, a sys-
tenn of symbols is used by number OF
railroad companies, these symbols being
| displayed on moving trains. Gen.
HaZen thinks the service should
be prepared to furnish flags and
transmit daily kilograms to all i'm
portant towns requesting the weather
forecasts, and recommends that $4,000
be added to the estimates for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1888, for this pur-
! uOSa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
Through THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There 10y
the News Reporters.

There were four cases at midnight for
the Mayors Court this morning.
Ancient Landmark Lodge L. A. NJ. will
meet tonight and confer degrees.
The Turn Verein's annual ball 10. night
promises TO be one Of the finest the Turn
ers have ever given.
Col. Charles q. Jones will lecture before
the Georgia Historical Society Dec. q on
the life and character OF Samuel Ebert,
one of Georgia's early Governors.
Judge Adams, Mayor Lester and other
members OF the Savannah bar are at N G.
intosh County Superior Court. w. W..
Fraser, Esq, is acting as Solicitor Gen
eral.
The Minis swamp canal, for the drain
age OF the lowlands southwest OF the city,
is nearly completed to where it will cross
the Ogeechee road. This work will add
greatly to the health of that part OF the
county, and also TO the city proper.
Tim Keene, a negro, was cut In q scul-
fie at West Broad and Liberty street last
night by clerk in Martin Schroeder's
store. The wound, which was accident
ally inf on Keene's left wrist, bled
prOfus ely, two or three arteries being cut.
Keene was taken into DR.. Parsons drug
store near by and had his wound dressed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
SUNK IN THE RIVER.
The steamship Benevolent Beachcd
Opposite Fort Oglethorpe.


The British steamship Benevolent, on
her way to sea sunday night, sprung a
leak just as she had passed Fort Ogle-
thorpe. Her officers headed her around
and started back to the city. but the ves-
sci leaked 30 rapidly that the Captain was
compelled to beach her to prevent her
sinking in deep water. She was run into
shallow water Just opposite the fort,
where she now lies with II feet 10 inches
OF water IN her forward compartment.
Word WAS sent to the city by Capt
Thompson. her commander, Yesterday
morning, and ut his request survey was
called by the agents o. the vessel. Messrs.
Richardson Il Barnard, and tho tug John
w. Lyon was sent down with the follow
ing gentlemen composing the board {: Maj.
james T. Stewart, Lloyds agent. J. n.
johnson, representing Mai. Il. L. Bolts,
Underwriters agent, Capt. Williams, OF
the British steamship Ariel and Capt.
Kathleen, OF the British steamship Dot
terrell. They went Gu board the Benevo-
lent, and on examination found IA feet 10
inches of water in the forward comparl-
ment, but none in the after hold.
The water was running through into
the maiu hold. The board recommended
that the engine room bulkbead be showed
up. and this was done Immediately. They
also recon mended that sufficient of her
cargo be DISCHARGED into lighters and that
the vessel be pumped out so as TO enable
her to be brought back 10 the city for
further examination and repaits.
The tug Republic, with lighter and
large force OF hands to assist in the dis
charging of the vessel, were sent down
late last evening. The Republic Will
pump her out.
The cause Of the leak is not definitely
known. The vessel 10 not known to have
struck the ground anywhere, and the
only theory advanced by her agents is
that she must nave lod ged or rested on
snag or stump piling while loading, and
that when she wae hauled off it left hole
III her bottom. II she had got to sea be-
fore the leak was discovered she would
most likely have been lost.
The extent OF the damage TO the cargo
ia not known. The vessel had on board
1925 bales OF upland cotton bound for
Liverpool. but how much was in the for
ward hold could not be ascertained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

On the authority Of tue London Rail-
way and Tramway Express, it 10 an
nounced that new system of railway
''has just been patented" by which 1t is
claimed to be possible 10 travel at speed
considerably more than double the present
rate. The train travels within an open iron
work frame. GrOoyed wheels with ad-
Unstable springs are fitted TO the roof of
each of the carriages, which wheels, ru n
ming on or against rails fixed in the upper
diagonal corners of the irOn-work frame
or passage, form top protection, thus
preventing oscillation and rendering it
impossible for the train, at whatever
speed it may be travelling, to leave the
rails. 1t is stated 20 be light, but strong,
the weight being considerably less than
one-third that of tie ordinary train, which
renders the cost of construction incon-
siderable as compared with the present
system, while a considerable saving in
fuel is effected. The engine with large
driving wheels and the first carriage are
formed i'll one,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

1t is the duty of railroad company in
running its trains over its tracks to have
the whistle of it's engine sounded three
times, eighty rods from the place where
the railroad crosses any public highway,
except in cities and villages, where no
whistle is sounded or other alarm given,
and damages are sustained by train OF
cars running over cattle upon the high
way, the company is cbargeable with
negligence, and is not relieved from It's
liability in case of accident, says the SUI
preme Court of Kansas. Where person
has lived several months on farm, near
a railroad crossing or public highway,
and his business requires MIN to cross
the track frequently, and he is able to
tell the time the regular trains pass the
crossing, he is competent to testify
whether particular train is an irregular
or extra one,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
Local Personal.

Among the Chattahoochee's passengers
on Sunday were DIR. q. A. Neide and Mr.,
Geo. Andrews, both OF Philadelphia. The
gentlemen each brought Il canoe along
and they propose to start from Savannah
in a few days and spend the winter in
Southern waters. They expect to do
Florida in their canoes before going back.
Among the arrivals at the Pulaski
House yesterday were A. Meitzer and
wife, Miss Il. Meitzer, Miss Ada Burlin.
son, II. A. Bowers. J. w. Waring, New
York; II. w. Frost, j. W. Craig, Charles
ton, ). c.; NJ. Seymour, w. j. Crocker.
James Dougherty, A. f. Cloudman, Bos-
ton.
At the Marshall House were James S.
Lawton, Atlanta; X. L. Christian. &. e
Hall, Macon; q. w. Jenkin and wife,
Beaufort. s. c.; A. Seydell, Fernandina
Fla; j. NJ. Powell. Blakely; Cli1f Locke,
Americas; B. II. Thues. Seminole, $. G.;
DR.. w. &. Bowe, Scrlyen county; j. n.
Wilkins. J. T. Swindle, Jesup; J, Z.
Richardson, Charleston, S. c.; w. j.
Switzerland, Weldon, n. q.
at the Haruett House were William A.
Brock and wife, Geo. II. Mattby, Trenton,
n. j.; Morris Ehrlich, Greenpond, 5. q.
VIM. Harrington. VIM. Smalley, Chap
pagan. n. Y; J. l.. Carter, LockpOrt, n.
Y; VIM. b. Norton, Stockton; j. ID. Har-
rison. Tarver; }. A. era wford, Alexan-
dria; IL. 5. Hammer. New Brantord, Fla.
T. Y. johnson, Millen; G. Il. Thompson,
Harold Thompson, Miss Alice Tbom pson,
Deerdeld, n. H.; j. ID. Brick aer, T. l..
Joslyp, Burlington, Vt.
At the Screven House were s. A. Pearce,
Columbia, ). c.; j. 7. Beckwitn, jack
sonvile, Fla; 4. z. McSwiney, Charles
ton, S. O.; j. Steminger, New York; Z.
b. Key, North Carolina; l.. HOheustein
and lady, Waycross; p. Leidenger. Gin.
clnnati; j. q. Gamett, Jr., South Caro-.
lima; Andrew b. Estes, Jr., Black ear
j. Rider, Baltimore; w. H. Lawrence
Pittsburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
REAL ESTATE COMPANY.
The "Ch atham" Holds it's Annual
Meeting and Elects Officers.

Meeting and Elects Officers.
The adjourned annual meeting OF the
Chatham Real Estate and Improvement
Company was held last night at the
"Blues" Hall on Macon street. The
IN, citing was called to order by Mr.. VIII.
liam Kehoe.
A committee appointed TO examine
into the proxies and TO report upon the
number OF shares represented, reported
that "a majority oil the stock was repre-
sented. the minutes of the Ilrst annual
aud subsequent meetings OF stockholders
were read and confirmed.
The reading of the reports of officers
was dispensed with, the same having
been printed ard distributed among the
stockholders at the previous meeting.
The report OF the auditing committee
WAS read and ordered to be spread upon
the minutes.
The election OF president and directors
being the next business in order, the
following gentlemen were unanimously
elected:
President, j. IL. Estill.
Directors: G. II. Dorsett, Lee Roy
Myers. W. @. Cooper, w. T.. Schirm, h..
Y. Smart, n. e. Cunningham, Z. 5. Con-
nerat, William kehoe, NJ. j. Solomons,
+. II. Thomson.
The following gentlemen were elected
the Auditing Committee: II. j. Galiiard,
Max Robinson, q. A. Lamotte.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
GEoRGIA,s ARBoR DAY.
1t VIII Not be Observed Here on ac--
count of the short Notice.

count of the short NOTICE.
Tomorrow is the day that has been set
apart for Georgin's first Arbor day. There
is not much prospect though that it will
be generally observed in this section OF
the State, as the notice was too short.
The city is hardly ready to begin plant
ing, and Gov. G0rdon's proclamation came
100 late to get the people Interested IN the
matter.
Alderman Thomas suggested the same
day to Council some time ago, but IL was
never decided to call upon the citizens to
set out trees on any particular day. sew
eral States In the East and West have OBJ
served Arbor day for number of years,
and on that day each citizen is expected
to plant tree. Florida, Alabama and
LOUISIANA are the only Southern states
that have designated day for tree plant
ing. New England started the custom,
and the trees thus planted are supplying
the places of the old forests.
Last winter a forestry congress was
held at DeFuniak Springs, Fla, and it
was decided 10 request the Governors of
all the Southern states to set apart an
Arbor day by proclamation. In planting
trees the mistake is often made OF getting
them too close together. Forty feet apart
is considered the proper distance by The
best authorities. When planted in
the streets trees should be placed at least
two feet outside of the curb. When they
are nearer the roots break up the SIDE
walk, the limbs grow against the houses
and fill the rooms with mosquitoes and
the roof spouts with leaves. Tree cul-
turlsts advise that straw or leaves be
mixed with the soil ia filling around the
roots aud base OF the young tree.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
w, u. Coouer.

w. 6. Cooper, formerly Of Branch a.
Cooper, has opened his new store at No.
% Whitaker street, and is prepared 70
serve his former patrons and the new
trade from one ot tue finest stocks of gro
ceries ever brought into Savannah. His
store, which Is just com leted, IL one OF
the handsomest In tue city. Fronting on
Whitaker street and having depth oi
sixty feet, the building Ia attractive archi-
lecturally. IL is three stories high, witb
a roomy storage basement, and IL lifted up
In a handsome manner. The first floor 10
the main saiesro0m. The second and up.
per floors are devoted 10 storage. Mr.
CoOpOr's stock embraces everything Ia the
staple and fancy line and canned goods.
preserves, delIcRcies, etc, winch make up
the Beedful ia grocery establishment.
are ~ plentiful aOu ndance and OF the best
quality that money can buy.
Sir. COoper's announcement appears In
the NEWS this morning. aud tbs fact that
hs has esumed business 10 a sufficient
guarantee that be- will nave large pat.
rOnage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
RIVER AND HARBoR NEWS.
Gleanines Among the Shipping aud
Along the Wharvcs.

over 200 persons visited and inspected
the British steamship Dragoman, lying
at Haywood, Gage & Co.'s Ice wharf,
Sunday afternoon.
The British steamship Cydonia in dock
ing yesterday fouled the British steam
shin Alvo, damaging the latter's star
board quarter railing.
The British steamship Maharjah was
cleared by Messrs. Strachan & Co. for
Bremen with T. 1874 bales OF upland cotton,
weighing 1,s99,3s0 pounds, valued at
$lS3, POI.
The Mexican schooner Iberia came
down of WIllink's marine railway yes
terday, where she has been undergoing
repairs. The Norwegian bark Saron viii
COUP to-day, she having been aground a
short time since.
Messrs. w ilder & Co. cleared yesterday
the British steamship Lancaster for Liver.
pool with 1881 bales OF upland cotton,
weighing 2,76I,TT pounds, valued at
$245, AS 90, and 81 boxes Of shuttle blocks,
valued at 500. Total valuation of cargo
SPAS, I4S 90.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

The experiment OF using petroleum for
fuel which has been for some time carried
on by the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pauy in several of its ferry boats at San
Francisco and also by the Pacific Rolling
Mill Company, has been abandoned and
the use OF coal has been resumed. The
responsiveness OF petroleum il given as
the principal difficulty. 1t is also as.
serted by engineers that neither iron nor
steel can withstand the flames from Pc
troieum, and that until some new metal
or composition OF metals is invented IL
cannot be successfully used in place OF
coal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
POLICE COURT GASES.
Acting Mayor Duncan Disposcs OF
Dozen of Them.

Acting Mayor Duncan yesterday morn
ing dismissed the case against r.. c.
Fetzer, jr., charged with Interfering with
Chief Fernandez, OF the fire department.
Joe Carson, who was drunk and dis.
orderly at the Savannah Hospital on SUM-
day. was fined 50 or ten days.
Alex. Williams was given 50 or ten
days for being drunk ard dieorderly, and
$40 or twenty days for assaulting and
beating Susan Stafford.
John Johnson, O negro, got $40 ortwenty
days tor striking .. Anderson.
Peter Durnin for being drunk and dis
orderly was also assessed $40.
John Fay for interfering with Police
man Bender was fined IS or ten days.
Two negro womea got IS or ten days
each for disorderly conduct on the street,
and two plain drunks received the same
sentence
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

In the history Of the dry goods trade were
offered such immense and attractive bar
gains. Is the heading Of the new sad" of
the enterprising Dry Goods firm of David
Weisbein.
The prices he quotes are certainly at
tractive, and the purchasing public can
not help but 90 and see them. There 10
no doubt whatever that he means what
he says, and purchasers will surely reap
a rich harvest OF bargains. We advise
our readers to take a special note OF his
lad" for it is certainly worth the trouble,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

Railway building progresses very slow.
ly in the province of Quebec, only hity-
eight miles OF track having been laid dur
ing the fifteen months sup to June last. OF
this fifty miles were LAID on two roads,
which have received over $3.50, 900 in sub
sidy from the provincial gov ernment. be-
sides loca, aid. The total railway mileage
in the province on June ] was $50 miles,
which mas mostly been built by the people
OF Quebec. aided by the provincial gov
prnlnpnT
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
BIS SAD" ANSWERED..
Prompt and satisfactory Eesponse
10 Newspaper want"

W a itCH5pAPCi
Every good newspaper is proud OF its
value as an advertising medium. Many
of them do little Boosting once IN awhile
over responses to advertisements for lost
keys ,Elost dogs or pocket-books, or for stu
atoms wanted, and things of that kind.
The MORNING NEWS, however. believe )
1t can legitimately claim the cake, SO to
speak, for prompt and satisfactory results
itom advertising in its columns. Sundays
NEWS furnished an instance in pomt,
and one that so far as known is without
parallel in advertising. A gentleman of
this city, who needed some extra
help, inserted a cheap ''ad," stating that
''small boy" was wanted, and that ne
unjust apply in person." In the morning
the gentleman came down town for
his mail. When he returned he met doc
tor at the door who told him that the adj
vertisement Lad been answered. The APP
plicant was boy weighing pounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
Tho Coiumbus and FIor,da.

Engineer Cowan, of the Columbus and
Florida railroad, and his corps, have
reached Weston, in Webster county.
They nave secured yey good line, and
are fast moving ON to Albany aud will
reach that city in two weeks from now.
The corps as met warm reception at
all points. TINS survey crosses the Ameri-
Gus, Preston and Lumpkin railroad at
kIchlAnl. Id STEWART county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

Zeraco Dominique, citizen Of France,
took the oath OF allegiance to the United
States in the City Court yesterday.
Handy Whitehead, charged with lar
ceny, was sentenced to twelve months on
the chain gang.
James Golphin, charged with assault
and breach of the peace, waa dismissed.
The case against James scott, charged
with larceny, was not concluded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
OverstOcked.

The continued warm season has kept
our stock of Fall and Winter Clothing,
consisting of Suits and Overcoats for
Men, Youths and Boys, rather larger than
we care to have, therefore we have made
great reduction in the price on them,
preferring to do so In season, giving our
patrons the benefit OF the low prices,
which ordinarily are % per cent. lower
than our competitors can sell clothing at,
as we manufacture all the clothing we
sell, selling them direct to the consumer
at a saving of the jobbers' profit.
You Will find 1t to YOUR interest to look
at our stock of Clothing, Shirts, Hats,
Umbrellas, Trunks and Valises, before
purchasing. No trouble TO show goods,
whether you are looking or buying, at the
Famous New York Clothing House, $40
Congress street,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

Messrs. is. Collins a. Co., No. u Mar.
ket square. will receive to-day 900 tur-
KEYS. direct from Tennessee. These fowls
are in the finest possible condition and
can be obtained live or dressed. For
TbanksgisinH days diuner II viii De well
~ leave an Older a. ouee aud enjoy one of
these excellent turkebs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

Mr.. q. A. Crane, the agent Of the
Cleveland Bakirg Powder, manufactured
by Cleveland Brothers, Albany, y. T.. is
IN toe city for the purpose OF Introducing
that superior article OF household goods.
lie proposes 10 furnish every family la the
city with a sample OF the superior baking
powder which be represents. IL IL Hp'
prove - and recommended by some Of the
most distinguished scientific men IN the
country 49, n wholesome article.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23

Mr.. James A. Harding, an able evan
tue Christian Churcb, Bolton and How
ard streets. The meetings are well
attended and much Interest IL taken IN
the services, which begin At 7:45 .. m.
Mr. Harding's subject last night WAS
Faith aud its Power" hls subject for
Tonight 10 "Ths UnpardOBA9ls stu"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
Weather Indications

For Georgia, Eastern Florida
RAIN Western Florida and Alabama.
light rains, followed by fair
weather, stationary temperature
in the southeast portion, cooler in the
northwest portion, southerly winds shift
ing to westerly.
The height OF the river at Augusta at
1888 O'CLOCK p. m. yesterday (AugusJa
time) was 6.7 feet--a fall of 7 feet dur
ing preceding "a hours.
Co narrative state nent OF temperature
at Savannah Nov. %, 1885 and 1886:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
.Jap,p,s Iron Roads.

Japan, at last accounts, had 2G6 miles
OF railway IN operation and about 300 I'M
der construction or survey. Nearly all
the rolling stock Is purchased IN Eng.
land, although Japan - our next door
DeiglbOr across the Pacific.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
WEDDING PRESENTS.

Peach Blow, Royal Worcester, Hunga-
rian, Crown Derby, Mutton and Limoges
China, in great val iety. Ice Cream Sets,
Fish Sets, A. D. Cotiees and Teas in cases.
We have the cream OF the choice from
the markets from both new and old world.
Come and see, j. 5. Silva d Son, 140
Brougnton street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
TIED TO a TREE.
A Negro Woman's Brutal Treatment
by Her husband.

by Her Husband.
Georgia Baker, young colorcd woman,
walked from the Cooper plantation to
Sheriff Romans office yesterday morning
with her hands tied together. She stated
that her husband, Henry Baker, had tied
her to a tree and left her ov,r nigh. be-
rause they had quarreed. She lives on
tne Middle Ground road some four miles
from the city. The woman told pitiable
story 81 the cruelty she had suffered from
her husband. The only way sue got
loose, she said. was by gnawing the cords
which bound her body 10 the tree. Baker
Will be arrested II he has not escaped
from the county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-23
A NEW FEATURE IN THE GROCERY
BUSINESS.

Retailing Goods Mt Wholesale Prices.
The idea Of getting IS, 10 aud 90 pounds
of Sugar for 81, was something unheard
OF few months ago. Rice only bringing
30, go 8nd 10 cents per peck, and other
groceries sold at actual cost. ID. y. Les.
ter has made the town shake with his low
prices, and the consumer will be well
paid by giving him call.