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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
WHITAKER STREETN NEEDS
PROPERTY OWNi,li~ INVITED
TO A CONFERENCE.

A Move to RepaVe the Street with rs
phaIt- The StOop Ordinance Passes
the CouucIl-Another Conference with
the Railroad Authorities a bout Bun
ming Trains Through the City.
Five Aldermen composed the City
Council last night. The Mayor is still
absent and Chairman Duncan presided.
The session was short and very little busi-
mess WAS transacted.
The question of street improvements
was brought up and a resolution was Of
tered by Alderman Thomas inviting a
conference between the Street and Lane
Committee and the property owners on
Whitaker street, between Bay and Gas
ton. for the purpose Of considering the ad-
visibility Of replacing the present stone
pavement with asphalt The present
pavement is in a bad condition. 1t will
have TO be repaired in many Ulaces. and
movement is on foot to replace IL al
together with new pavement.
Alderm an OConnor introduced An Ordi-
nance allowing the occupying Of four feet
of the sidewalk Of any street tor stoops in
the case OF houses already erected ana re-
Quirlng a stoop for the comfort Of the
occupants. Unanimous consent that the
ordinance be read a second time was
asked and granted, and the ordinance was
again read and put upon It's passage and
passed.
petition from the Managers OF the
Episcopal Orphans Home, asking per-
mission to replace the present home, at
Liberty and Jefferson streets, with a new
structure of wood, was referred TO the
COMMITTEE on Fire. The building, as it
- IL a L. H.
ture, untit for the purpose for which ii Is
used. The managers have been Tor some
SIme preparing to build a new home and
had already decided upon the style of
building when the recent earthquake
wrought such disaster in Charleston.
The building decided upon was brick.
The managers have now determined that
q wood structure is much safer and Is bet.
tier adapted to the purposes OF the
'"Home," and in event the Council will
permit them to erect a frame building
they will commence its erection at an
early day.
The ordinance regulating the running
iof railroad trains through tue city intro
duCed two weeks ago and referred to a
committee Of the whole, was reported
back to Council and was committed to
the Committee on Streets and Lanes for
further revision. The committee will
hold a conference with the authorities ~
the different roads, and at the next
meeting Of Council will submit the re-
vsed ordinances.
The petition to allow the widow OF the
late Messenger OF Counci! Inc amount OF
ne messengers salary until the eXpira-
Jon OF mis- Term OF Office was discussed.
Tne matter was finally referred TO the
Finance COMMITTEES, TO be reported on at
an adjourned meeting on FRIDAY.
Bills against the CITY amounting TO
Sl2,3l6 81 were ordered paid.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
CURIOUS OLD RELICS.
Wariike Weapons that are Probably
Centuries Old.

Centuries Ola.
Mr.. j. p. White, gunsmith, lJS Bryan
street, has in his possession some very ln-
terestng relics In the way OF old guns
and swords. Among these is large bow
gun which Mr.. White got from French
man who came to savannah a few years
ago from Mexico. 1t is about ~ feet long,
everything about 1t being iron except the
strings to the bow, which are Of the
largest sized cat-gut. The strings have
to he pulled back to the notch by means
OF lever, which can be raised so as to
catch hold of them and, when pressed
down, pull them INTO place, Inc breech
OF the gun is very similar in appearance
TO that OF the modern shotgun. The
sights are arranged for either close or
long range shooting.
The weapon has every appearance OF
being centuries old, and very probably
belonged to one OF the followers of the
gold-huDting fernando COrteZ, when he
Invaded Mexico and took possession OF
the halls Of the MOnJeZumas, during the
sixteenth century. 1t is now on exhibit
ton in the show window of Mr.. Hamil-
toms iewelry store.
Another interesting relic is an Oldrusty
looking sword blade, which was picked
up in the woods OF South Florida several
years ago. There seemed TO be about six
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23


Having seen several notices the above
house, | desire to add my testimony to
what has been said with regard to its
growing popularity, its comforts and con-
veniences and the superior manner in
which it is kept by its present manage
ment. 1t has thrown off the incubus that
had been placed upon it by its former
alias proprIetOrs. 1t is now in the hands
OF its owner, who is. in every way, inter-
ested in keeping it iuilv up to the stand
ard of first class house in every respect,
and whose interest is not neglected. The
Office is newly and neatly renovated ana
decorated in neat aud tasty style and il
in charge of polite and competent clerks,
such as NJ. 0. Markham, j. A. Young, c.
A. Arnold and T. A. Hammond. The
table is the best in the city and unsur-
passed by any other. The ladies' parlor
and the arcade are also newly papered
and painted, and the rooms are well fur
nished, many OF them newly carpeted.
and, in short, the Markham House is one
of the most comfortable homes for board
ers and the travelling public in the ceun-
try, and one OF the most agreeable induce
ments to patroniZe the house is the rea-
sonable charges. Its growing popularity
is attested by its Increasing patronage,
which is richly merited. Gratutous by
regular CUSTOMER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
A CLOCK MUCH STARED AT.
A Time Piece Gazed at by 100000
People Every Year.

n AAuit ittt NaLcu AT ny -sOOosOOO
People Every Year.
"How many people do you suppose look
at that clock in a yearY' asked gentle
man in Mr., 5. p Hamilton's iewelry store
of a NEWS reporter yesterday as he point
ed to the large time piece in font.
Haven't the least idea >" was the reply.
"Why have you been noticing 1t
snecially"
"Just 80 a matter Of curiosity, and !
think the number of times that clock j.
oked square in the face VIII surprise
YOU. I'm sure II it didn't nave SO much
brass il couldn't stand to be stared Al 80
much
II notice that it constantly keeps its
hands before IT'S face" remarked by
stauder.
The ieweler looked panied, gently
touched his chestnut bell and turning to
tue reporter continued: Snow you notice
how many people look at it for the next
minute"
A careful count showed that seventeen
persons had found out from that clock
how long it was before their dinner
hour.
That's more than the average" said
the jeweler, "but l can soon show you
that there are more people that look at that
clOoK every year than there are inhabi-
tauts in the whole State of Georgia."
Correcting himself he explained that he
counted man every time he looked and
not each individual.
- have tried it for more than a dozen
times" he continued, "and find that on
an average there are ten persons that
consult that clock every minute In the
day. Allowing ten hours in day gives
us 5000, or in year OF 800 days
100000.
There you have it," he said; "over
100000 people look at one single clock
in a year"
And it's funny" continued the man of
watches, "tO notice the different effect a
glance at the clock has on different people.
Sometimes you see man strOllng along
leisurely and as he gets opposite the clock
pull out bis watch and compare his time
with it; with a sudden ejaculation he
rushes down the street at a double quick
rate. His tricky watch has made him
five minutes late Tor an important bust
ness engagement. Another man comes
rushing along as though his lite depended
on getting TO some place within the next
thirty seconds. He glances hastily
at the clock as he passes,
changes his rapid walk for a pace
more in keeping with the hot weather.
His watch tells him that he is late for an
engagement, when in reality he has three
or four minutes 10 spare"
Are women as curious about the time
of day as menp
mo. have found it otherwise. Few
women care if their watches are within
ten seconds or ten minutes of the right
time. In fact. don't believe the female
mind really comprehends the flight of
time. It's something they don't care 10
think OF. but with men it's dIflerent--they
watch every moment.O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
LAYING NEW PLANS.
Mr.. Hudson Withdraws His Name
from the Knights Ticket.

Mr.. Hudson Withdraws His Name
from the knights Ticket.
There is very little that is new in tho
local political situation. The plans for
tomorrow nights mass meeting are about
all laid. The Knights of Labor are trying
to organize strength enough TO make q
showing with their ticket, but a promi-
nent member OF the organization said last
night that The way things look now the
knights will not stand any chance OF
nominating their men.
George A. Hudson. who was the third
man on the Knights ticket, said yester-
day that be will not permit his name to
be presented at the mass meeting, and
that he would not accept the nomination
il It should he rendered him. His BUSH
ness requires all his time aOd attention.
The withdrawal OF Mr.. HudsOn's name
leaves only two names, that OF Judge
Russell and l.. 4. Ashby, on the ticket.
IL was talked yesterday that In order TO
secure a representation the knights will
iudorse two OF the Democratic nominees,
but Will make an effort 10 TACK on one OF
their candidates az the third man.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
LncAI PersonA..

The MORNING NEWS yesterday received
a pleasant call from eX-GOV. BioXham,
surveyor General of Florida. Gov. BloX.
ham has been spending few weeks in
the mountains OF Virginia.
The st. Louis Republican OF Tuesday
contains portrait OF Eminent Com
mander Thomas Ballautvue Of Palestine
Commaudery, knights Templar, who is
with the delegation OF knights Templar
from this city At the trienntal conclave in
ST. Louis, and also "A brief history of his
connection with Masonry.
Among the arrivals at the Screven
House yesterday were Rev. A. G.. p.
Dodge, Jr., st. Simon's Island: A. H.
Moths, New Orleans; 4. H. Bacon. East
man; William A. Corriok, Philadelphia
Pa; 4. 4. AinswOrth, New York; Clar-
ence McElrOy, Cincinnati; W. ID. BloX-
ham and wife, Florida; W, j. Bott, Nash
Vile, Tenn; j. {. Massingale, Louisville.
At the Harnett House were j. W. Den.
ton, Scarboro; ;. X. Meigs, Waresboro;
j. o. McRae, II. l.. Donaldson, Dublin !;
"A. A. Mclean and wife, Glenmore; W.
5. Harrison, Hinesville; J. y. Carter ami
wife, Naylor; T. NJ. Cook. &. j. Soat, &. .
Nj. Sloat. Valdosta; T. G. Banks, Atlanta: ;
Marcus Crime, Albany; ID. p. Devane,
Qutman.
At the Marshall House were q. d. Har-
well, G.. G. Kendall, Atlanta; J. +. Grady,
spring Hill, Ca; r. Robinsoo, L. II. Hall,
John Mcdowell, Jr., Elizabethtowp, y.
CT; w. 5. Holmes, North Carolina; {. r.
Howell. Naldosta; j. J. Pearce, Lees
burg, Fla; r. Clarkson, Jacksonville:
K. 4. Craig, st. Louis, Mo-. j. f. Oyler,
Danyille, Va.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
KnIIrnnh ClArtRr

1t is reported that Col. James NJ. Smith,
the well known convict lessee of Ogle-
thorpe county, will at an early date take
the contract for finishing the grading Of
the Covington and Macon railroad.
Contractor J. II. Powers recently made
a trip to where his force of hands is at
work grading on the Florida Air Line.
He reports that the grading is getting
along finely, and that the hands are a
mile beyond Walden.
The contractors who have charge of
building the extension OF the Montgom-
cry and Florida railroad report that the
work is progressing satisfactorily, and
that the tifty-mile post will be reached by
Nov. /. The surveying party is now at
work locating the first five miles, and the
grading forces are at work grading
to the forty-third-mile post.
The FerEandna Mirror picks up ri.
NOR that the Louisville and Nashville
road Is figuring to buy the Florida Rail
way and Navigation line from the Chat
tahoochee river to Fcrnandina, ana make
that port sea terminus. 1t has one now
at Pensacola, but it is said to be DESTROYS
Of one on the Atlantic coast. The matter
is rumor purely, says the Jacksonville
Fimes-Union, but something OF the kind
may perhaps be done at some time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
Advice to Workincmsn.

SAVANNAH, Sept. y, 1885.
FetlOo0 Ldb0rers: l would advise you
to be very cautious In your movements,
lest In your eagerness to gain your ends
your own interest be affected injuriously,
and it may fall heavy upon yourselves.
There has never been any trouble be-
tween capital and labor IN this cOmmu-
nifty, and nowhere do they work so har-
moniOusly together. Savannah Is grow
ing, prosperous city, with large CONNER
ciAl and railroad interests at stake. Ii
these interests fail to prosper your inter-
ests must do the same. Then you see how
necessary it is to send to the Legislature
men who can look after these interests.
1t is not every man that can make good
Legislator, although he may do good in
other capacities. | have been present
when the Legislature was In session, and
nave seen hOwimpOrtant it is TO have men
of force and energy to contend for our
city's needs. It's we'll known that the
interior counties send their brainiest men
to the Legislature, and it is with them
ours have to contend. So look well be-
fore you leap or you may regret when
too late. FELLOW LABORER,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
Lionor selling on sunday,

Editor Morning Nelcs: Cannot the city
criminate Sunday liquor selling? While
there always is and will be a difference Of
opinion on prohibition, there certainly
can be none among respectable people as
to enforcing the sunday liquor laws.
This matter has gotten so that some OF
our country friends run down on the Sun
day Milen train, with its excursion rates.
solely to purchase their supply of liquor
and return sunday afternoon all along the
line we'll stocked, saving, as they clam,
a whole working day for other purposes,
and devote sunday, which is an idle day,
for this.
CITIZEN.
Savannah Sent 10 1885
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
sPl CIAL TRAIN or FLOUR.
LIS Arrival Here at tt1O O'Clock
Last Night--N hi. Enterprise.

us ARRIVAL here at ll;lD R'tioCN
Last Night--N Big Enterprise.
In sundays News mention was made
Of the enormous shipment of special
train OF flOur, consisting of twenty-eight
carloads OF 12j barrels each, or $500 bar
rels in all, having left st. Louis at 1:i5
saturday night for savannah, consigned
to Messrs. :. GucEenAeimer II son OF this
city. Since its departure the firm here
has been kept informed by telegraph Of
the progress of the train. II reached
Chattanooga Monday morning, and At
lanta Yesterday at a. N, where II
stopped until l0:40 a. M; thence to Ma
con, remaining there Tuesday night and
leaving for Savannah yesterday morning
at S:l5.
Messrs. GuckenheImer e. Son had in
formed all or their friends and patrons
along the route between Macon and Sa'
v8nnah the exact time the train would
pass their respective stations. At each
station the train was met by large num-
Der Cf people, who greeted the enterprise,
the hrm being represented on The train by
Mr., William Neill, their travelling sales
man on the Central railroad. 1t was
pleasing to note the popular feeling mani
tested by the people along the route, and
it car safely be asserted that the enter
Exactly at ll:l0 locomotive No. 1879, in
charge OF Engineer j. :. Davis, drew
the heavy freight into the Central rail
road yard, and Conductor +. w. Nelson,
looking at his watch, remarked: I'VE are
little late. but brought her through
sa!e"' The train reached Atlanta in two
DAYS and eight hours and Savannah in four
days. three hours ard twenty-five min
utes. Through the courtesy of the Cen
trail Railroad Company, the train will be
lett solid in their yard during to-day,
giving those who desire it an opportunity
OF seeing it.
The NEWS hopes that Messrs s. Guck-
enheimer IL son, who have cause TO feel
Rratihed at the success Of their enter
prise, may soon again bring out another
shipment OF such large proportions, and
thereby fOrcibly illustrate the MANY mer-
camille advantages Savannah offers and
the magnitude of some of her transactions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
THE CRAFT SCHOOL BUILDING.
What the Architect Has to Say
About the Report That 1t was
Constructed of Poor Material.

About the Report That 1t Was
Constructed of Poor Material.
SAVANNAH. GA, Sept. %. - Editor
Morning NeacS: In your issue OF Sept. IS
appears a telegram from your Charleston
correspondent, of which the following is
an extract:
The Graft school, a large building,
erected two or three years ago, seems to
be almost entirely wrecked. owing. as the
engineers are reported to have said but
not published), to the wretched material
OF which it was constructed aud the
faulty manner OF its construction. OF
course there are exceptions. but the de-
velopments of the earthquake are not at
all credtable to many OF the builders and
contractors"
The above, we consider, does our firm
great injustice.
The Craft school was built under our
supervision, as architects, and the ma
terals used were of the best. We have
examined the building carefully since the
earthquake, and found the building in the
condition That the Board of Engineers re-
port In the official report of Joseph j..
Warng, published in the News ana COur-
Ter Of Sept. II, as follows:
The chimneys should be taken of the
roof Immediately. The front stars above
the tlrst story are not safe, and should be
put in thorough order before use. After
loose plastering is removed the centre and
rear portions or the building can be oc-
cupied. AL fractured portions of the
building can be secured by rods and glib
plates" T. H. ABRAHANIs.
VI A brahams Il Seyle. architects.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
CLOSING OUT.
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 ali sea-
sons must be sold. AS clothing this tall
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 well 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 & Co,
l30 Congress Street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
winnecke's Periodio.I comet

WInnecke's periodical comet is still
visible, passing southwark. MIR. Barnard,
of the Vanderbilt University, is observing
its position, which is made difficult,
owing to the comets proximity to the
sun. These observations have thus shown
that its predicted path is greatly in error,
and that the comet is some days ahead Of
the predicted time. The orbit of this
comet has not been as accurately deter
mined as that of Encke's comet, the posi-
ton OF which at any time can be pre-
dicted with great accuracy, and which
last visited us in February and March OF
last year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23

7. NJ. Emerson, General Passenger
Agent Of the Atlantic Coast Line, an
nOunces That on Oct. 4 cheap excursion
will be run from all points on the At
lsntic Coast Line to Charleston, the net
proceeds Of which will be given to the re-
lief fund for the beneti Of the earthquake
sufferers. The main object or the excur-
sion is to help the relief fund, and at
the same time give the people near, as
well as those at a distance, an opportunity
to see the wreck and ruin wrought by the
terrible earthquake Of Aug. 81.
The Atlantic Coast Line covers an area
of about 800 miles in length, extending
from Richmond to Charleston, and in
Guiding the Cheraw and Darlington sec
ton of South Carolina and the country
traversed by the numerous branches OF
the Wilmington and Weldon railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by
the News Reporters.

Items Gathered Here and There by
the News Reporters.
Add to telephone lists No. S62 Ii. Lo-
gan, butcher.
The Forest City Gun Club will hold
meeting at the club grounds this after
noon.
The Chatham Light Infantry, Forest
City Light Infantry, and the Colquitt
Blues, cOlored, were Inspected last night
at the Chatham Light Infantry armory by
Col. VIM. Garrard OF the Guards.
A subscription OF $50 was received yes
terday by the treasurer of the Charleston
Relief Committee from Mrs. NJ. S. s.,
through Capt. John r. Dillon. The total
amount of the fund is now 50, 5SS "a.
The tug Constitution left last evening
for the COosaw mines with the lighter
Brlerly Hill in tow. She will return with
400 tons OfpbOsphate rock intended az
part cargo Of the spanish steamship Nj.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23
Dwlndlinr AVN.

Our stock of Summer Clothing Is growing
smaller and our low prices will hold a while
lorg'r. We are determined to make clean
sweep, and only by personal inspection anu
inquiry can the benefit to the buyer be re-
allzed our Fan stock is en- route and yo0,a
Will shortly he matter Of imperative necessi-
ty.so that we are really anxious to close out the
balance on hand. Gents. Nouths' and Bows
Clothing. Underwear, Neck Wear, Hosiery and
Furnishing Goods were never before, ia the
history OF savannah trade, offered rs low as we
now propose TO dispose ", and the numerous
bargains are as infrequent as they are re-
markAble. Those who cannot call during the
day can, by the aid Of powerful electric lights
and gas. select as well after dark rs during
the day. We can also give some tremendous
bargains IN broken sus and odd garments.
Come before IL Is too late.
a. FALK Il SON,
Congress-, Whitaker and 81. Julian streets.
Successors TO |. l.. FAX n Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23

Mrs, Wnslow's Soothing syrup should
alwaysbe used when children are cutting
teeth. II relieves the little sufferer az
once; II produces natural, quiet sleep ny
relieving the child from pain, and the
lutte cherub awakes as "brlght as b
button" 1t is very pleasant TO taste. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and 10 the best known remedy for
diarrhWR, whether arising from teething
ar other causes. % cents n bottle
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-23

Concerning "A popular hotel in Savan.
nah, Ga, the Florida Times-Unlon says {:
Nv Q note from the hotel arrivals as Pub
lshed in the savannah papers, that the
Harnett House still leads all the other
hotels in the city. In fact they have as
many as the others combined. There
IS a good iustallment OF Floridians always
registered there"