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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
Railroad Clatter.

The Georgia Pacific railroad has estab.
lished lunch basket service for it's fast
trains.
DR.. j. c. Olmstead, of Atlanta, has
been appointed surgeon of the Georgia
railroad.
An important meeting of the Southern
Railway and Steamship Association will
be held in Atlanta to-day.
The Georgia Pacific railroad will have
trains running between Atlanta and
Stark we'll, Miss, by Jan. 1, 1887.
The incoming train from Charleston
was delayed last night by the sinking OF
the track short distance this side oil
RavenePs.
The East Tennessee. Virginia and Geor.
gia railroad has leased $50 coal cars gon-
dolas and has numbered them in series
between 30,001 and 10000. The road has
also built 200 new ones at the shops in
Knoxville. This gives a total of $50 new
coal cars. They are of $4,000 pounds ca
pacity each.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
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 W
possession of our store Oct. 1, conse-
quently our clothing suitable for ali sea.
sons 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 well as for present
wear. Suits, Cashmere Pants and Over.
coats for men or boys. Our fixtures,
such as shelving, tables, etc., for sale.
Come at once.
CHAs. LOGAN & Co,
129 Conoress Streat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
They. NJ. q. A : General secreiarv

Mr.. J. Frazier, recently Of Chattanooga
and now General Secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association here, is the
recipient Of the following complimentary
resolutions adopted by the Centenary
Church Sunday school in Chattanooga:
WHEREAS. our worthy Assistant SUNDAY
School superintendent, Brother }. j Frater.
who has been so pleasantly associated with Ms
during the past years. has recently been cal ed
to labor under the direction OF the Young
Mems Christian ASSOCIATION in Savannah, Ga.
therefore, resolved:
/. That we deeply regret the necessity
which Geprives us Of his valuable service as
an active member OF our church aud Sunday
school.
,. That we will ever cherish for him the most
delightful productions OF his connection with
us ia the ork of the Master. and that we thus
publicly express our many fold Indebtedness,
to him for his uutiiing etfOr To make our
church and sunday school a ruccess.
3. That cur prayers and good wishes will
warmly 70 low him to his new iitld Of labor,
ana that We most heartily commend him to
the confidence and love Of the good poop Of
savannah as a young man every wav worthy
OF thoir kindly feelings and cooperation. and
as u'eiul accession TO their consecrated
Christian workers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
An Incipisnt Blaze

At 5:15 O'Clock yesterday morning a
small blaze broke out in the Marshall
House, between the kitchen and the back
Office. 1t was discovered by some one on
the second floor, and a few of the guests
sprang 10 their door In scant attire. A
single line OF hose was carried into the
house and the fire, which was burning
between the plastering, was quickly put
0ut,with little loss. A few coats and UNI
brellas belonging TO guests and the clerks
were burned.
There was no particular excitement
among the guests. The property il IN.
sured nv Messrs. j. T.. Wheaton g. Son.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
THE EARTHQUAKE.
Why IL Manifested Greater Energ
at Charleston than EIsaVvhepc

Why IL Manifested Greater Energy
at Charleston than Elsewhere.
In investigating cosinic phenomena
md 1t convenient to reduce the earth to
the dimensions Of u ball eight feet in di-
Ameter or one foot to one thousand miles.
The crust of the earth tnen appears to be
about half an innn, the highest noun
tam about the size of small gram Of
sand, and the deepest ocean not deeper
than coat OF yarnish. In this crack
Of one hundred miles would be less than
On incE, and the deepest known assure
but the scratch Of pin. We know that
the cooling OF fluids anu 50 ids alike pre-
duce waye-like vibrations, and the mi
croscope SHOWS that however smooth
ball Of any substance
may appear To the naked
eye, II has its corrugations crossing one
another ia all directions. forming what
on larger scale would be mountains.
bllls, valleys aud plains; cup-like depres-
slons aud wart-like elevations; q state oil
things exactly what we know to exist on
EARN. Now, let US recognize that this
haii-inch Of crust, formerly the cooling Of
"lobe OF melted matter On which must
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
HORSES CAN COUNT.
A Sagaclous Animal at Engine No
3's Headqmarters.

- > IhSddtlidTLtfSs
\ good many people have doubted that
horse can count. 1t was pretty thor
oughly demonstrated at firemeu's head.
quarters yesterday that horse can
count, or at least can tell the number of
times fire gong strikes and the location
OF the signal box.
The horses at the engine houses arc kept
in their stalls by a chain across the sta !,
which drops when an alarm comes in
The moment the gong strikes the
horses spring from their stalls
and take their places at the
engines and hose reels. George is
the name OF Il mig black horse at No. SIS
headquarters. George usually draws the
Big Mogu" reel, but the reel was dis.
abled some time ago aud is out of service
and under repairs. The chains in front
OF the reel horses were fastened SO that
they would not drop at an alarm. When
the alarm came in Yesterday morning
from box for tho Marshall House fire.
George knew that he was wanted, and he
made spring from the stall, carving
away chain fastenlngs and all, and took
his accustomed place in front OF the reel.
The men had already gone out with the
small reel. George soon found that
he was lett, and dashing out
Of the building he galloped down
South Broad 10 Draytou streets, then
turned, and was az the signal box almost
AS soon as the single reel. lie ran up To
where the iiremeu were at work, and was
captured and taken back to Headquarters.
The men at No. say that George can tell
the number Of a box every time II strikes,
and knows in what part OF the city IL is
located.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

This would be a comparatively happy
world if everybody knew the virtues OF
SMITHS BILE BEANS as a family medi-
cine, and acted upon that knowledge.
One half of the misery Of the world comes
from ailments which arise from a bad
stomach or a bad liver. Choicest among
these are dyspepsia, biliousness, sick
headache and neuralgia.
BILE BEANS will cure all OF these, be-
sides all miasmatic diseases. Dose: One
Bean. For sale by Lippman Bros, Drug
giets, Savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
McDonough & Co.'s New Saw MIN.

A number of gentlemen, at the invita-
ton OF the firm, visited Messrs. Melon
ough & Co.'s now saw mill at KingsvilIe,
Ca, yesterday. The party left the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western railway depot
at I o'clock on a special train drawn by a
locomotive belonging to the firm aud re-
turned last evening. The mill is one Of
the largest in the South, and is fitted up
with the latest improved machinery. The
''opening" ceremonies were very enjoy
able.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Golden Rule Lodge of Odd Fellows will
meet tonight.
The City Council will hold a regular
meeting tonight.
The Merchants and Mechanics Loan
Association will meet tonight at 11S
Bryan street.
The Pulaski Loan Association will hold
its sixty-frst regular monthly meeting
tonight at the Offices OF Garrard g. Mel
drim, No. 1876 Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
First Spike on the Georgia Midland.

A Columbus special says tracklaying
on the Georgia Midland railroad had its
formal beginning Monday. President
Jordan, OF the construction company,
drove the first spike at u 40, in the pres
ence of quite number of citizens, among
whom was Mayor Grimes and several
members of the Council. Tracklaying
will now be pushed forward as rapidly as
possible. The directors of the road met
and called for the first installment of 20
per cent. of the subscripton TO the stock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
COURT HOUSE SALES.
Small Amount OF Property Sold
The Transfers.

Yesterday was the regular monthly
sales day at the court house. 1t may have
been an of day, or 1t may be that people
do not think that real estate is as stable
as 1t was previous to the late shaking up.
At any rate sales were light.
The largest transfer was made by Mr., q.
Il. Dorset, and was the lot on Perry
street, next to the corner of Barnard
street. This property belonged to The es-
tate Of the late Charles +. Wakefield. 1t
was sold for $4,000.
Sheriff Bailey, of the City Court, sold a
lot on West Boundary street tor $3.50, and
one on Mill street ior $500.
j. Mclaughlin & son sold 5115 acres
belonging TO the Wall estat-. about eight
miles from the city, for $34 40.
!. ID. LaROache's Sons sold lot No. 81,
south Oglethorpe ward, and improve
ments.tor 81, 450, to A. Jackson. The other
real estate advertised was withdraw.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
Exorbitant Prices Are "a Ining OF the


The days of exorbtant prices are gone. A.
Il. Altmayer Il Co. have inaugurated the sys-
TEN of selling the best goods FIR the least taobsv
As usual, they lead oil the first of the season
with 0stgni86 ny 6at0 'jA,. On no previous
occasion have they presented such an array Of
ta1tchJsSS 6dtg1inS as those announced for sale
this week. The goods displayed are allnew
and serviceable goods, having been received
within the last two weeks. Those who ap-
preciate real genuine bargains In mao desird-
bic goods. should not fail TO visit 4 HHavey's
Store this week. See their advertisement on
sixth page.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
Thin Goods hnst Go.

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, 14O
Congress street, Will give you. You may
want to be saving and not buy any more,
but it never is too late to prevent the
weakening perspiration under heavy
clothing; it may be the saving Of DOCTORS
hIll.=Aar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
Marriage Licenses.

The little god who is represented as
wearing bow and CULVER full of arrows
has been getting in his work. notwith-
standing the earthquake. The Ordinary's
office was enriched yesterday to the
amount Of $40 50. Seven marriage licenses
were issued. Four were issued to whites
and three to colored.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
AN ALARMING SACRIFICE.
Facts

Are very stubborn things. but when the
solid facts and true state of affairs are brought
TO light, why that is the time to ponder ami
think well before acting.
A dollar made is a dollar saved and this is
the way to save it.
Having bought the entire stock of Clothing,
Hats, etc, of Mr.. J. Perlinski at 1888 Con-
gross at considerably less than market value
and having been compelled to move same
temporarily to ll61a Brou ghton street. oppo-
size Ludlen Y Bates music house, on a.
count Of extensive improvements, we will
offer special Inducements on our eutre stock
for the next two weeks, in order 10 remove to
our store lob Congress street, when completed
with an entire new stock of goods.
Now n order 70 do this we have decided TO
marx every article in plain figures and sell
strictly at one price, but that one will ne 70
low that 1t will pay you TO lay in supply
even IL you are not in present need.
APPEL n SCHAuL,
Temporary Headquarters. ll61% BrOughton
street, opposite Ludden & Bates
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
CUSTOM HOUSE CHANGES.
Col. Il. ID. Locke Resigns and will be
Succeeded by Mr.. Hull.

Mr.. +. d. Locke, marine clerk in the
custom house has resigned, and ColIec
tor Wheaton has appointed Mr.. Darwin
b. Hull, eX-Assstant Postmaster, to the
place. The salary is $1,000 year. MIR.
Locke's resignation IS the first that has
been rendered to either Of the new APP
pointees. lie was appointed by excel
lectOr Johnson little less than two
years ago. Prior to that he was United
States Marshal for this district. The
resignation goes into effect tO-night and
Mr.. Huh will go in tomorrow. Yester-
day he was in the Office learning the du-
ties OF the position. Mr.. Locke resigned
TO accept a good position Witn the United
States Life Iusura ce Company of New
York. He will so at once to Atlanta,
where be will be located for the present.
Mr.. Locke is well known throughout
Georgia and Is we'll fitted for his new bust
ness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
All About Capt. j. w. Wnliamson's
Luck

In drawing 5000 IN the Louisiana State
Lottery. lie is prosperous farmer OF
Willow Grove, this county. and before the
June drawing something seemed to tell
him that he should invest then, when he
did by couple of dollars, and in due time
received tickets, one, No. 10, 14J, entitled
HIM to one-tenth OF the capital prize OF
$3.50 600, and which amount be has receiv-
ed through the Bank of Ravenswood. W.
Va, from Nj. A. Dauphin, New Orleans.
.-RGUens,Cood { w. Pa Ne,cS. JUN 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
Weather Indications.

Special indications for Georgia to-day:
Fair weather in the interior, local rains
on the coast, and stationary temperature.
For Georgia: Fair weather in the in
terror and local rains on the coast, nearly
stationary temperature, and winds gen.
orally easterly.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1885 O'CLOCK y. NJ. Yesterday (AugusGa
tmel was 6.3 teet-a fall of GA foot dur
ing preceding "A hours.
Comparative statement OF temperature
at Savannah Sept. 7 1885 and 1886:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
The Brown Cotton Gin Is 90 No. I."--It
IL Simply Perfect

Has all the latest improvements and is
delivered free Of all charges at any access
sible point. Send TO Company at New
London, Conn, for catalogue or ask your
merchant 10 order one for vou.- Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Remember to call at L.J. Gazan & Co.'s,
corner Broughton and Bull streets, and
take a chance at Satin Tidy for The bene-
Ut OF Chareston's sufferers. Only %
cents a chance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
ia COngress Streat.

Prices all shaken off by the Quakes on Sum-
mer Clothing, consequently the public will
have to afix their own price TO whatever they
want. b. II. Levy & Bro, l6l Congress street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
General Freight and Passenger
Agent Taylor, of the s., f. and W.,
Resigned,

The announcement is made in railroad
circles Of the resignation OF General
Freight and Passenger Agent James L..
Taylor, of the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway, to take effect Sept. 10.
MIR. Taylor will accept a similar position
with the Richmond and Danville road. 1t
is pretty generally understood that his
successor Will be Mr.. w. NJ, Davidson, at
present General Traffic Agent OF the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western, and the
Peoples Line of steamers at Jackson
Vile
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

early fall wear, at the Famous New York
Clothing House, l40 Congress street.
Also full stock OF Soft and stuff Hats,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Silver and Gold ana Pearl Uplaundrled
shirts are the best and cheapest, at Il. II. Levy
Il Bro. IS. l6l Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
This is the Time to save Money.

Odd Garments next TO nothing in prices,
but splendid qualities, at b. II. Levy Bro IS,
l6l Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Bargalue all round. Call and make your
selection. b, II, Levy & Bro. 16l Congress
street,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Neckwear at any price you put on 1t, or very
nearly so. b. II. Levy s. Bro, l6l Congress
street,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

chul ches were made through the Relief
Association, which met on Monday and
directed that the amount raised be turned
over by committee consisting of Rev.
Alex. farris. Rev. Z. l.. Houston, Rev. 5.
Ellis, Rev. e. p. Johnson, Rev. ri. B..
Salter and Messrs. DeLamOtta and
Maxwell, to thee itizens' Relief Commit
tee, to be forwarded as the coored peo-
ple's contribution Tor the relief OF the sur
fering CharlestOpians. The total amount
contributed is something over $500, and
is generous response by the colored
people to the appeals Tor aid that have
been made thruueh the Relief Committee.
The following contributions were re-
ceived yesterday in addition to those al
AZ raprrte6.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
AVERAGE

Cotton-regIon bulletin tor "a hours end
ing Sept. I. 1886, 6 p. m, Eastern time. .
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Clothing House, lao Congress street, is
selling for $40. at a reduction of So. weigh
ty enough 10 wear all winter, and at the
end Of September will be worth $l5.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Hosiery, Domestic and Imported, at less
than their value, at b. II. Levy n Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

Fancy Underwear in suits and plain goods
cheap, very. very, very cheap at b. II. Levy
A Bro "a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08

"Did you feel THAR" That was a sudden
drop In prices at b. IL. Levy y Bro. 's, l6l Con-
areas street..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
@nr.@laenre,

DRESERNE YOUR El hS.-lt Is Simply
i wonderful. the reputation Hawkes. epeo
tacles and Eje GlasB.s have attained through
out the United States; they are known iIosu
the Atlantic to the Pacific. and their repulH-
ton il built upon real merit. Te-tllnu MA,
from the most eminent men OF the country
are given, who have had their sight lmpr..,,V'Uu
by their use. All eyes fltted ~ the Drug = l,nl
Of o. Butler, Savannah. Every par ""i
ranteu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-08
CLOSING OUT.

RICH'D GRAHAM, C0rpl. Signal CORPS, .. 5. A.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-02

Ply and Obet. All horses owned and
driven by YsnkSon gentlemen. Gov
ernor @ sold favorite in the pools at big
odds and he proved his worth by fine
work.
First heat Governor g was given the
pole, Chet second, Croppy third and
Mollie ID fourth. John Montgomery
drove Governor 9, I. s. Dickson drove
Chet, Wallace Bruce drove Croppy and
Lutte Digger Moll,e ID. They were sent
Il Hay by the judges utter twjcs scoring
i.4 every ono of them broke
badly before fifty feet away on the
journey, except Governor q. He went,
like an old stagsr, straight ahead and
far in advance of all the others. Croppy
came next and she tagged him all
around the first half and but for his
breaking badly in the second half he
would have had second money. Chet
passed him when about t%wo-thirds of
the heat was over and then Chet chased
Governor until the mile was over.
Mollie d., would have been distanned
had he distance flag not
been done away with. AS it
was ane came in after
the yells of the crowd were over and in
time to hear the decision OF the judges,
which was to the effsct that Governor @.
took the heat, Chef second, Croppy third
and Moliie D. fourth. Time 2:5719.
AT this lunctnre Capt. Woods colts
were brought ont on the track for exhi-
bition for the prizes.
Second heat-The positions were ex
actly the same in this as in the first heat
and the heat was decided in favor oil
Governor @, as in the first. tt was
quite exciting because OF the fact that
Ohst took the lead after the start, and
held on to it all the way around unit!
the home stretch on the last half war
reached, when he broke and was passed
by Governor, who took the heat, Chef
second, Croppy third and Mollie d
fourth. Time 1902.
T~o-MoRRow's PROGRAMME.
Free for all trotting, purse $3.50.
Novelty, running, x mile, l mile and
TX mile. Purses $50, $45 and $50.
This programme will begin after din.
ner at the driving park and be com
pleted during the afternoon.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-02
PERSONAL

PERSONAL.
b. S, Williams returned last evening
from Mitchell.
G.. A. Archer and wife, of Parker, are
at the Morrison.
j. II. @. Young visited Sioux Olty and
returned today.
Geo. EBeckett, of Huron, spent last
night in Yankton.
John Duffack returned on the noon
Northwestern train.
General Hugh j. Campbell returned
last night from Chicago.
DR.. w. E. Moore, Of Tyndall. will cele.
brate the Sd in Yankton.
Superintendent Underwood returned
to Sioux City this morning.
10. Lawrence and Charlie. his son,
are in the city for the races.
Ed. Hoyt and Ed. Lavender, of Scot
land, are visiting in Yankton,
Robert Burns, a Sioux Falls insurance
man, is in the CITY for the races.
Miss Mamie 7. Hoyt, of Cedar county,
Neb., will celebrate in Yankton.
John Bradford. of tho Wakonda indie
pendent, will celebrate in Yankton.
NJ. U. Hoyt, OF Cedar county, Nsb.i
took in the races yesterday afternoon.
Will Fl. Beck, the we'll known Sioux
City jeweler, will celebrate in Yankton
John nj. Mcdonald, special agent fol
the Milwaukee company, is in the city
DIR. w. A. Quingley, of Hawarden. was
o visitor to the fair grounds yesterday
John 81. Felber and family, of Hart,
ington, are in the city as guests OF j. ]
Felber.
Gustav G. WenzIaff returned last
evening from an extended visit al
Tyndsll.
Mrs. June Dix and children arrived
from Deadwood last night and are at the
Morrison.
Will Clouston, of Omaha, arrived last
night and will assist in to.morrow't
celebration.
Colonel Taylor arrived from Cantor
last night and will inspect the Yanktor
militia to .morrow.
I. w. Seaman, Of Tyndall, is among
the strangers who attended the race!
yesterday afternoon.
Judge White left this afternoon, Wis
Scotland and Sprinield, for Emanua
creek on a fishing expedition.
Peter Allen and sister, of Hurley. ar
rived last night and will spend a few
days visiting with w. a. Carr ant
family.
81. E. Jacobs, of Omaha, vice prssidsn
and general manager of the Edison
electric light company, was in town last
night and signed the contract between
his company and the Yankton compan,
for the Edison light in this city.