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Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
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"In the spring fuller crimson came upon the
Robins breast;
In the spring the wanton Lapwing gets him
self another crest;
In the spring liyelier iris changes on the
FURNISHED Dove;
In the spring young mans fancy lightly
turns 20 thoughts OF love-"
In the spring the young mans fancy also
turns IN somewhat Lively manner towards
the serious matter Of new SUIT. His mind
also will naturally turn towards Is. II Lew
4 Bro, l6l Congress street, as the place to get
it for the many and manifold reasons that he
knows he can there find the latest fashions, the
largest variety Of patterns. the lowest prices
and a tailor 70 fit him on tailor's model with
with what becomes him best. Every man.
youth. boy and child will find at b. II lew
~ Bros everything he needs. from a stylish
Hat 10 a pair Of Socks. In every grade and
quality imaginable. B. n LEVY 4 BRO 5 IA
the Mecca towards which all faithful devotees
af fashisan turu DE-
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
HOME NEWS on THE WIRE
IMPORTS SALE or ST. JOHNS
RIVER STEAMERS.

fears That the Days of Navigation on
the Beautiful stream Are Numbered
Jacksonville to Rave a Paid Fire De-
partment-An Important Case BEING
Heard by the Railroad Commission.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 2O-Io-
day at u 80 o'clock, before the door OF the
United States Court room, the libeled
steamers Queen OF the st. Johns ana
and Chesapeake. were sold under the
hammer, the first named bringing $lZ'-
300 and the latter $4,000 The queen OF
the st. Johns was bought by Jonn u
Christopher. of the wholesale grocery
arm of Wrightmon Il Christopher
who will no doubt use her
In his business. The Queen IS
q large and substantial steamboat ana
cost originally $4,000, but proved 100
bulky and unwieldy Tor Jne SI. 1ouh .
The amounts FOR which the boat was IL
beled foot up nearly 100000.
THE CHEsAPEAKE's PURCHASER.
The Chesapeake was purchased by W.
r. Hall. pf Memphis, Tenn, gentleman
long and prominently connected with
Mississippi river steamboatIng. lie VIII
take the Chesapeake to Memphis, where
she will enter the trade Of that river. |
The liabilities OF the Chesapeake were
also about $50, 900. BOth OF these steam |
srs were members of the recently deiunct |
Tourists and shippers Line, which lost |
heavily while in the St.John's river trade |
the past season.
BOATING DAYS NUMBERED.
By the early departure of the steamers |
Sylvan Glen and Il. T. Baya for the season |
at the Northern seaside resorts. and the |
permanent withdrawal of the Water .
Lily, Pastime and Magnolia, also OF the
DeBary- Baya Line, which Will either be
chartered or sold outright upon reaching
New York. it would seem that the future
of st. Johns river steamboating does not
look the brightest. Indeed it is predict
ed by close observers that the
history of st. johns river steamboating
is about made up, and that VITA the re-
cent opening OF the Jacksonville, Tampa
and Key West railway through to SAN
ford. and the early extension ot the Jack
soBville. St. Augustine and Halifax di-
vision through to the Halifax and Indian
rivers, that profitable steambOating here,
beyond the tourist travel IN the winter
season, will be dead forever. Old steam
Doatmen die hard and won't believe this,
but tits the history of all the great interior
water courses of the country.
The new City Council at its first regu-
lar meeting Tonight passed an ordinance
a paid fire department, to be
lnder the government OF a board Of seven
ire commissioners. This measure has
)een generally urged, and will greatly re-
luce the rates of insurance.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Coming, Coming.

Yes, they are coming. Each steamer
is bringing then. Our handsome line of
Spring Clothing. Weare receiving one of
the handsomest lines of Spring Clothing
ever offered in the city. The very latest
patterns of goods made up in the very
latest styles and equal to custom made
goods, but at The very lowest prices, We
are receiving full lines of Suits for Men,
Youths, Boys and Children. Separate
Pants, etc, Also, we have the very latest
shapes in Black Stiff Hats just out; a full
line of Black Soft Hats, all shapes and
prices. We have just received the hand
soonest line of new Spring Neckwear in
the city. Don't forget we are the agents
for the ''King OF Shirts" the best shirt in
the city, 81 unlaundried and 81 %
laundrIed.
If you are in need of anything in our
line we can make it to your advantage to
call on us and get fitted out. CHAs.
LOGAN & Co., the Savannah Clothing and
Hat Store. 139 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Washington CountV's FIGHT

SANDERsVILLE, GA, April 2O--The
anti-ProhiDitionists are to have rally
to-day. A negro brass band from Irwin
ton walked over from Tennille this morn
Ing and has been engaged to furnish
music. 1t Is rumored that w. A. Pledger
OF Atlanta, 5. ii. Jemison OF Macon, II e..
d. ID. Twiggs Of Augusta, and other-, will
be here from distance, and that +. o..
Wicker, OF this county. will speak.
Pledger was advertised before and failed
10 come, and Judge Twiggs, il is authori-
tatively stated, is in Washington. The
others may speak, as Mr.. Jemison dis
tinguished himself on that line In the
Baldwin campaign. and Mr.. Wicker is
the only white resident OF this county
VINO has spoken for whisky so far; he
having done so at country school house
In his neighbOrhOOd.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Qualify. Not Quantity.


The quality Of our clothing this season has,
as we meant IL should, attracted unusual at
tention, not only on account Of It's intrinsic
merits, but also on account of It's stylish
makeup The days for throwing cloth
ing together in any sort OF style are
gone. and nowadays buyers expect
exactly what they would require from
nrst-class merchant tailor. We have re-
allied this fact, and have successfully met It.
and can point TO our stock with pride as a
perfect and satisfactory product Of exper-
fenced aud careful workmen. We hang on TO
our one price TO all system and guarantee that
price 10 be AS low az any house In Sayannah
can sell the same suits for. Our furnishing
goods departments are ChOck full Of All arti-
clcs used by the male seX-man or h0y--such
as underwear, hosiery, heckwear, hats, silk
umbrellas, etc. We invite an inspection Of
our stock, even II you are not ready 10 buy.
A. FALK n son,
Congress, Whitaker and st. Julian streets.
Successors TO |. l.. FAlk N Co.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
BURGLARIEs AT COLUMBUS.
Two Residences Eutered-A Residence
Burned at GreenviIe.

Burned at GreenviIle.
COLUMBUS. GA, April 20.-Burglars
entered the residence Of J. J. Wood be-
tween and O'Clock this morning and
BARRED of several pieces of silverware.
MIR. Woods little daughter heard them
and frightened them away by calling for
her father.
About l O'clock this morning George p.
Swift, Jr., was awakened by burglars, but
they ESCAPED through window before he
gould intercept them. There is no clue
rs yet TO who the thieves are.
Mrs. Atkinson's residence near Green
vile, Ga, was entirely destroyed by fire
yesterday.
In the mandamus case OF f. NJ. Dunbar
vs.. PROBATE Judge Frazier, TO compel him
to issue whisky license, which was tried
AZ Opelika, Ala, to day, Judge J. +. Cobb
sustained the decision Of Judge Fraz
Able counsel was employed TO prosecute
the case, which will be carried to the SUI
preme Court. This court does not meet
till next Decent Der.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Bessemer Steel Made at Chatta-
nOOOa.

CHATTANOOGA, April 20.-The first
Bessemer steel converted in the South
was made here yesterday by the South
Tredegar works. The experimental cast
of two gross tons proved excellent steel
on rails and under all the tests applied.
The material used was pig iron from the
Cranberry ores from North Carolina, and
shows that ore to be excellent steel ma
terial. The plant has a capacity OF 50
tons per day. The success of this ex-
pertinent has caused much qualification
among Southern iron masters.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Koanol,e and snnthcrn.

ROANOKE, VA, April 20.-The Roam
oke and southern Railroad Company was
organized tonight by the election OF Col.
David r. Houston as President, II. G.
Lester as Vice President, and the fol-
lowing directors: J. NJ. Gambin. II. $.
Trent, J. +. Christian, J. d. Kirk, j. c.
MOomaw, W. X. Andrews, =. l.. Terry,
Andrew Lewis, 4. d. Starking. Robert
Sanders and d. W. Spencer. The road,
when built, will be made the line be.
tween Northern and Eastern cities and
points in the South in the direction OF
Charleston. Augusta and Atlanta.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
a Run ON a Bank.

WILLIAMsPoRT. PA. April 20.-A
heavy run began yesterday on the CITY
National Bank and was resumed this
morning, when bank examiner Huga
Young ordered the doors closed pending
an examination Of the banks affairs. The
officers and some OF The heayiest stock
holders affirm that there was no necessity
for the suspension becaNse all the money
required could be obtalnA. In this they
are supported by oficialsVf other banks
In the CITY.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Sprrial Aotirrn.
The AnnapOlls Cadetship.

for the Cade.ship in the Naval Academy at
Annapolis, for the First Congressional district
Of Georgia, will be eondWsted by Mr.. W. S.
Bogsrt, Prof. John A. CroWtherand William
Duncan. NJ. D., of Savannah, on nsATURDAY,
April p, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at Georgia Mill
tary Academy. BY application to the Secre-
tary of the Navy, printed Instructions can be
had. T. u, NORWOOD,
NJ c. First District Gaoroia
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
AMEkICA,s IRIs 4 OPINIONs.
Its Value in Influencing Legislation il
England Appreciated.


England Appreciated.
LINCOLN, NEB., April 20.-A circular
was issued to-day by the executive of the
Irish National League OF America to the
officers and members Of the branches say
ing that all sides admit. the great import
ance OF American opinion in efecting
settlement of vital questions. Every
branch of the league should, therefore,
without moments delay, organize citi-
zens' meetings, composed of the most rep
resentative men of all shades of American
politics and men of all natlonalities.
and by that means obtain, in the
form of resolutions such an une-
quivOcal expression of genuine
American opinion as VIII strengthen the
hands of Messrs. Gladstone and Parnell
IN he coming struggle. Members of the
League should also usesall their influence
in their various States to induce local
Legislatures and other representative
bodies to follow the example OF the Legis-
latures Of Ohio, New York. Connecticut
aud Rhode Island, and the Parliament of
Quebec, in passing appropriate resO-
lutions and sending messages of encour-
agement across the water. Prompt action
is all important.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Norfolk and Westerns Finances.

PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-rhe report
of the Norfolk and Western railroad for
the last year, just completed. shows gross
earnings for the year of $2771.I20; Ope-
rating expenses and taxes 81, ,553, ,291: net
earnings $1,2l7829. After deducting in-
terest charges and a deficit OF $50, ,69S of
the Roanoke machine works last year the
deficit was S73.S60) TIE surplus in the
company's treasury at the close of the
year was $4,000. The volume of through
traffic was greater in both passengers and
freight than in 1884, but the earnings
therefrom were lower than in any other
year of the cOmpany's operations, being
$l07. .00S less than in 1884 and $309, ,6S4 less
than in 1885.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

A beautiful illustrated paper OF - pages,
Eve Of which are devoted entirely to illus.
trations, reproducing at least 100 cele.
brated oil paintings during the year. This
paper, when bound at the end OF the year,
viii prove a book of great value and
beauty. Published IN New York on the
let and 10Th OF each month. subscription
81 year In advance, postage paid. Sub.
scriptions may be sent TO Lippman Bros,
Wholesale druggists, Savannah, Ga.-Adv.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

DANVILLE, VA, April 20.-The DAN
vile and North western Railroad Com
pany. to run from Lexington TO Danvlle,
completed their organization to-day, and
the officers now are: X. K. SchoolfeId
President; w. T. Townes, Secretary: b.
S, Crews, T. B. FITZGERALD, E. II. Miller.
f. Y. Burton and w. T. Townes of Dan
vile, W. F. Bucker and w. p. Burks OF
Bedford county, directors. The Presi-
dent was authorized to employ engi.
neers and make a survey at once.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
UTAH LEGISLATION.
MIR. Tucker Unable to Say when the Bill
will be Reported.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Reed, of Maine, addressing his
remark to MIR. Tucker, of Virginia, in
CURED when the Utah bill was to be re-
ported by the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Tucker replied that the bill was
being considered by the committee. When
a determination had been arrived at
the bill would be reported adversely or
iavOrably.
Mr.. Reed suggested that the bill had
been IN the cOmmittee'a long time aud it
was measure in which the country was
much interested. Could the genthman
give no other answer?
Mr.. Tucker (dryly mo other answer.
Mr.. Reed with equal dryness u am
sOrry for it.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

PENSACOLA, FLA, April 20.-A white
man by the name Of Clark, sailor or sea-.
taring man, criminally assaulted a negro
girl about 6 years old. The man was ar
rested and placed in the county jail TO
await the action OF the grand Jury, which
is now in session. Public sentiment 10
strong against the prisoner. and he doubt
less will be made 10 suffer the full penalty
of the law, which in this State is capital
nuniabmput
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
HAWAHps TREATY.
Gov. Curtin's Piqu4 in the Labor inVes-
tigatfon- ,outhern Patents.

! Gov. Curtin's Piqu@ in the bap"F A"F0
tigation- southern Patents
/ WASHINGTON. April 20.-Mr. Mills, of
| Texas, who reported from the ways ana
Means Committee to-day the resolution
providing for the abrogatiOn of the Ha-
waiian trea:y, says he will ask the House
to consider il at the earliest possible OPP
pOrtunity. He thinks il will be consld-
cred fayOrabIy. lie hopes to see 1t adopted
within the next ten days.
GOV. CURTIN's PIQUE.
over in the Congressional cafe, just
opposite the capitol, is a large room where
Gov. Curtin and mis- cronies in the House
take lunch every afternoon. Gov. Cur
tin makes his headquarters there, writing
his letters and franking his public d0cu-
ments on its rakish-lOOking tables. When
he was informed this morning that the
committee TO investigate the labor
troubles in the Southwest had been
assigned the room of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs Gov. Cur
tin was angry. This unfortunate assign
ment recalled all his regrets at not re-
ceivlng the chairmanship of the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs. He fatty refused
to 90 into the committee room on foreign
affairs, and led his committee over to his
headquarters in the Congressional cafe,
whittier they were followed by the others
interested.
Judge Walter Chisholm, Of Savannah,
is here to secure an Appropriation for
fast mail service with cuba via the Flor
ida Southern and Western railroad.
SOUTHERN INVENTIONS.
The following patents have been
issued: Sidney w. jackson, of
GAINESVILLE, s. c., fertilizer dis
tibutor; w. r. Mcconnell, assignor
of one-half to J. NJ. Mcconnell, of Ander-
son, sulky cultlyatOr; John w. Ry-
kard, OF Abbevile, 5. c., a car coupling.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

regiment of New York is here on a visit
as the guest OF the Washington Light In
fantry corps celebrating the twenty-ffth
anniversary of the first visit of the regi-
ment TO this city at the outbreak of the
war in 1861. The regiment was to-day
reviewed by President Cleveland. and It
is being made the object Of much social
attautiOn
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Open Executive sessions.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Gibson gave noJice that after
the morning business tomorrow he would
ask unanimous consent to occupy the at
tention of the Senate for twenty minutes
in some remarks on the question Of open
executive sessions. At 12:45 o'clock Mr..
Frye moved an executive session, and
the motion being agreed to. the Senate
galleries were cleared and the doors were
Il. ..aA
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

THE citizens of Toronto were hOaxed by the
publication in the Nea0s of George Washing
toms farewell address, slightly altered, and
purportng to be the farewell address of Sir
John Mcdonald. 1t is dated ottawa, April
10, and takes up five columns 1t created a
sensation, which. however. quickly subsidized
when it's true nature became known.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

LIVERPOOL, April 20.-Seyeral OF the
steamer Oregon's engineers testified that
the sinking of the steamer could have
been prevented II the bulkhead doors had
been constructed to work along vertical
instead of horizontal grooves. The coal
had cboked up the horizontal grooves
and the doors could not be closed,
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
KilledhrHis sislcr.

MuLEDGEvLLE, GA, April 20.-
About week ago a 7-year-0ld negro girl
became mad with her 5-year-old brother
and struck him over the head with a shin
gle that had a nail II. The nail psnetra-
ted the little boys brain and he died last
night. Their names cannot be learned
vet
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

PENSACOLA, April 20.-To-day forts
we're built and destroyed by artillery.
Admiral Jouett announces that the sham
battle will take place Friday. The Ad-
miral will review the brigade tomorrow
and the troops will break camp on Satur-
day and return 10 their ships. The squad
ron will continue the sea exercises for ten
0aVa
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

ATHENS, April 20.-FOur steamers have
been chartered to convey troops to VolO,
whence they are to march to the front.
The soldiers are enthusiastic for war
against the Turks and semi.official papers
are warlike in their utterances.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

For the South Atlantic States TODAY:
Generally fair weather, nearly stationary
temperature, winds generally northeast
erly, falling barometer.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock D. m. yesterday (AugusJa
tlmel was 9.5 feet-a fall of 90 feet dur
ing the preceding "a hours.
Comparative state m9nt of temperature
at savannah April 20. 1855 and 1856:
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
CLOTHING Is DOWN.

Price Quotations by the "FamOus" New
York Clothing House, 40 Congress
street.
Good Wool Boys Suits, ages to l2.....-S2 so
Good Wool Youths Suits, ages 1s to 49,. 90
Good Wool Mems suits, to ft all sizes -. 90
Finer grade Suits prOporuonstely low.
Late STYLE Spring Scarfs ....... 25
Good White Shrts..... 50c., 75c., 81 90, 81 2j
Fancy Shirts ... Soc, 75c., Sl 90. 81 SO
Our motto: Small profits to the many !!
The "Famous" is the leader of low
prices, and is always ready to inform the
public OF drop in the Clothing market.
Come and look al the goods for the above
prices, and be astonished.. ADD.
Collat Bros. keep the latest shape straw
hats.-Ad5.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
ShaIer,s Case

NEW YORK, April 20.-The case Of Gen.
Shaler, indicted for bribery, was given to
the jury this evening. AT IL O'Clock they
had not agreed upon a verdict, and were
locked up for the night.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Deficiency Apnronriations.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The supple.
mental estimates for the deficiency ap-
proptiation bill amount to $6,711,sO7, Of
which SO, 900, 600 is for pensions.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

NEW YORK, April 2O.-The Produce
Exchange decided to-day by vote OF 1856
against l07, to close the Exchange on
Good Friday.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Tho WoIr,s EntnI Rite.

PARIS. April 20.-Another OF the wolf
bitten Russian Mujiks under treatment
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Gen. Jackson at Brunswick.

BRuNswIcK, GA, April 20.-Gen.
Henry X. jackson, United States Minis.
ief 70 Mexico, is in the city visiting his
fAe Ia aocomnsniad bv Mrs. jackson.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

The wonder OF those who 90 to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, Is that so excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered to the public at such mini
mum rates. Without exaggeration, the
table of the Harnett is as good as that OF
the screven House, and the rates just
one-haf as large. Courteous treatment
makes up the sum Of it's attractions.
The public largely testified their appre-
Standardization pjtLe FEG.) Herald.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
Dividend Ne. 3.

OFFICE MUTUAL GAS LIGHT Co..
SAVANNAH, GA, April Is. 1861
A dividend of one and One'half percentum
has this day been declared from earnings of
last quarter, payable at thas office on and
after May 18th next to stockholders of record
this day. LEWIS e. LILLE,
Sacratarv
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The President
to-day nominated Thomas N. Youngblood
for Postmaster at Chester Court House,
= O.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

"Tempus Fugit'-"Fly Time"
Those new patent fly fans will keep
them flying. For sale at Silva's, 140
Broughton street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

Cotton-regIon bulletin tor "a hours end
DISTRICTS. AYERAGE.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

Remember by trading with a square and
upright house you will always save money,
and Collat Bros. are the ones who live up to
that motto.-Adg.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
] yaoksonvime. Tam pa and Kew West 4.

The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West
railway is now open between Jackson
vile, Sanford, Enterprise and Titusville
on tue Indian river. Two daily trains leave
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
station, In Jacksonville, at S:15 a. M,
and 100 p. m. No transfer necessary.
Shortest, quickest and most desirable
route.-AdU.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
AlErnnna.

Where can be found good assortment of
spring hats? AT Colat Bros. ADD.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

Kuox's world-renown hats. spring and sum
iaer styles. now open A. collat Bros. sole
aaanfa MA.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

Collat Bros. are sole agents for Knox's
world renowned Ii sts.-Adg.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

Use water purified by the Gate City
Stone Filter, the only one that VIII filter
the water absolutely pure Indorsed by
the leading physicians of this city. For
sale by James S. Silva, Agent for Sa-
vannah.LAdU.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
How to Retain Health.

Do not forget that Collat Bros. are head
quarters for Trunks and satchels.-Adn.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21

White Plque 4-in-hand scarfs, at Bel.
singer's. "a Whitaker atreet.-Adn.
Savannah morning news., 1886-04-21
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The Rarnett House. savannah.

Collat Bros. keep the latest shape straw
hats.-Ad5,