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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
The Present Sultan.
From the Fortni06ny Reoie,o.


Round the Sultan moves little world
OF marshals, chamberlains, secretaries,
dragomans and eunuchs, who interfere in
all matters of state. The principle which
guides his majesty in the selection of these
officials may be guessed from the mixture
OF slavish fiattery of his mental abilities
and insolent trading on his weaknesses,
which alone enables them to maintain
their posts and Influence. All OF them
have ups and downs of favoritsm; but
among them are invariably two or three
sufficiently strong to get the most impor-
tant measures blocked for weeks If it
suits their purpose, and not unfre-
quently rejected entirely, even though
Unanimously recommended by the Cabi.
net, the members OF which have grad
ually sunk into mere heads Of depart
ments. Witness the recall of an Ambas-
sador from Rome without the knowledge
of either Grand VizIer or Foreign Minis
ter, and an order for torpedo boats kept
secret from the Admiralty, Against the
power OF this inner council it Is futile to
struggle, and people dealing with the
government and palace must accept
things as they are, and pay court to the
parasites, who rapidly acquire wealth by
turning their influence TO the worst &C
count. OF the Suitan's nervousness, that
tremendous lever in designing bands,
enough has been written to the English
journals, where everybody mas
read of the fortified seragliO, and
the mosque built at its
gate; of the elaborate precautions
against imaginary cOnspiracles, and OF
the host OF unscrupulous spies. To his
fears and Indulgence in costly follies A b.
dul Hamid owes the loss OF his peoples
respect and much or the bad luck which
is DIGGING his footsteps. AT heart he
means well, and IL probably unconscious
that his selfish whims and fancies are
always allowed to outweigh the good OF
the nation, but the effect is nevertheless
deplorable. He enormously believes him.
self to be re ormsr, though he may fairly
claim to be considered an InnOvator.
Pious he is, ana sober, uXorious also, and
squeamishly merciful toward non-politi-
cal offenders. BE will not sanction the
death of the West murderer, quite
forgetting that especially in Tur-
key, leniency 10 criminals en-
tails misery on the law-ab,ding. Music
is his greatest pleasure, though he does
not despise conjuring tricks and puppet
dancing. But. to do him justice, these
are the relaxations, not the business OF
life, which is TO plot and scheme and labor
to restore the Caliphate TO it's ancient
splendor, and the Ottoman empire to the
ranks OF the leading powers. Ever dream
ing, never acting, Abdul Hamid loiters in
his chateaux en- Espagne, hugging him
self In the illusion that he is a mighty
monarch. and spinning. with the aid of
sOOthsayers and toadies, innumerable
cObwebs of future triumphs, while the
country over which he yet rules is reel
ing TO its foundations, and threatening to
oyerwhelm him and his projects in COM
mon ruin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
S7e.sOO.OoO FOR BEER.
What New York spends Yearly for
This Refreshment.
From the Nelo York Sun.

from bnS 16U IOFE sun.
1t is estimated that there are 5000, 900
barrels OF beer consumed annually In this
city. The brewers receive So barrel for
this beer, less a discount to the dealers
ranging from 10 TO 20 per cent. SuppOs-
ing all to receive the highest discount,
which would allow for an occasional bad
debt, the receipts of the brewers would ag-
gregate $3S, 400. 600. This beer is now SUBJ
stantiaIly all furnished by the members
of the Brewers Exchange, the portion
supplied by the nom pool brewers scarcely
amounting to the odd 100000.
1t is also estimated that the aggrieved
dealers number one-half of all in the city,
and fully one-half of the trade. Should
they withdraw their custom from the Ex-
change brewers, as now seriously threat
ened, they would thereby leave one-half
of the product of the Exchange breweries
unsold, or cause those brewerIes to re-
duce their product one-half. Thus the
movement, if carried out, will inf1ict a
loss in trade upon these brewerIes of $19,-
$1,000 year. These figures will give
some idea of the magnitude and import
ance of the movement now under consid.
Grafton.
1t was shown at the conference of the
dealers and non-pOol brewers on Monday
that, including the non-poOl breweries OF
the city proper, and others in the vicinity,
the aggregate capacity is but 1.165, 900
barrels annually. surprising that the
strike, if inaugurated, will Withdraw half
the custom of the Exchange brewers
that ls, 100000 barrels a year-there re-
mains a deficiency OF 1,835.000 barrels to
be supplied to the trade here by brewers
of the West, or OF Boston, Philadelphia
and other neighboring cities. This is not
a large amount, but its importation will
be an item OF some Importance to the rail-
readers and other freighters, and to that
extent will make them sympathizers with
the dealers in the strike.
The figures given above furnish another
interesting item. AS shown, the whole
sale cost OF the beer annually consumed
in this city is $38, 100000. That is what
the dealers pay the manufacturers for it,.
But the price to the consumer is vastly
more. The dealer in retailing his keg OF
beer expects to more than double his
money. An expert beer jerker will get
from keg three times its cost, while ex-
ceptional cases are found where fourfold
the first cost is received. But allowing
the sale by the glass to be merely double
the cost by the geg or barrel, and it is
seen that the beer drinkers of New York
pay SIC, SOC, 900 annually for this single
article Of refreshment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

% and 221S Barnard street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

SILK suspenders for embrodering initials,
| etc. at Bel.nger's. "A Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
VALENTINES CONFESSION
THE KILLING OF THE OLD NIGHT
WAICHMAN ADMITTED.

Caught in q Cage by the Old Mans IN
expected Return, the Negro Turned
on Him with the Murderpus Fury of a
wild Beast-A Return Trip to the
Scene of the Crime in an Attempt TO
Conceal 1t by IncendIarism.
AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 23.-Preston val
entine (colored }, who is to be executed
Jan. 81, for the murder OF William Wales,
has made full confession. Wales was
night Waterman at the depot OF the Au-
gusta and Summerville railroad. Valen-
tine watched Wales making his rounds,
and as soon as his back was turned he
slipped into the Office and tried to break
open the safe with an ak. Hearing Wales
returning be ran into another room, in
tending to escape through window, but
failing in this he turned and struck
the Waterman on the head Win
the ak, killing him instantly.
Valentine then broke open the safe with
pickax and secured $3o in nlckels. lie
returned during the night, saturated tne
body and office with kerosene, set nre 10
the place and in this way attempted TO
cover his CRIME. He gives an account OF
his escape and wanderings through
Georgia. the Carolnas and Virginia,
where he was captured at Low Moor
brought to Augusta in March last Inc
murder was committed Sept. II, 1884.
Valentine also murdered Yancy Horny In
Edgefeld, S. c., in 1876, but OF This was
ACQUITTED. Valentine was swallowed oy
detectives for year and hall be ore his
arrest. His crime was one of the most
revolving ever committed here, and ere
ated intense excitement. In his comics
sion he puts the blame on bad woman
for whom he neglected his wife and Gull
dren. He says he mas made his peace
with God aud is ready to die. Valentine
married several times and Travelled under
Farious names,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
BILLS BECOME LAWS.
Gov. Gordon Affixes His Name tC
Another Batch of New Measures.

Gov. Gordon Affixes His Name to
Another Batch of New Measures.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 23.-The Governor
signed the following bills to-day: Amend
ing the act incorporating the Macon City
and Suburban Street Railroad Company;
amending the charter of the Macon Gas
Light and Water Company; inc0rporat-
ing the Douglasville Banking Company;
incorporating the Southern Live Stock
Insurance Company; creating board OF
commissioners of roads and revenue for
Hall county; amending the act incorpor
ating Emory College; amending the act
providing for the registration of voters in
Muscogee county; Incorporating the
Tallahassee, cambridge and Western
railroad; extending the public school
term of Gordon county; incorporating
the Elliay Telephone Company; amend
ipg the act creating a board of commits
sioners OF roads and revenues for Whit
field COUnIV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
JACKSONVILLE FURIOUS.
a Railroad Employe Charged with
Outraging Girl Eight Years Old.

a Railroad Employe Charged with
Outraging a Girl Eight Years Old.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 23.-To-day
q white man named Riggles, employed as
a car-wheel greaser at the Florida Rail-
way and Navigation depot, was arrested
charged with having raped Maggie Ben
son, an s-year-old white child. The
crime following, as il does, close upon
the heels of other similar outrages in this
community, the people were greatly ex-
cited when Riggles was first arrested, and
strong threats of lynching were heard.
1t would not be great sur
prise if an attack was made on
still in session aud having announced
that it would take immediate action in
his case the desire of the people for i'm
mediate punishment was some what
allayed, ana the law will probably be
allowed to take it's course. The child is
q daughter Of Harry l.. Benson, an en-
gineer on the Florida Railway and Navi-
cation COmpany's road. IL is said that
Riggies once committed murder at
Macon, Miss.
Peter Reddick and Richard Howell
(cOlored) were convicted in the United
States Court to-day ofrobbing the Palatka
post office March 10 last. Mack McCarty
twhile) who was charged with the same
ofiense, was acquitted.
Section Master Wildly, at Duval sta
ton, on the Jacksonville and Fernandina
railway, was struck by David O'Neal
with a heavy bar of iron this morning and
had his arm frighttully fractured.
The COToner's jury has not yet rendered
verdict in the case of Alfred Powell,
who was run over by a train at Trout
creek last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
ATLANTA IN DISGRACE.
Charges that a Large Portion of the
People are Slaves to Rum.

People are slaves 10 rum.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 23.-The number
of jugs of whisky coming into Atlanta by
express during this week has been so
large that the express company have
put a special man in charge of their jug
department. This man is kept busy rang
ing the Jugs In rows in the basement of
the office, lettering .them alphabetically
and hanging them up to anxious lnquirers.
The sight of so many people passing
out OF the express Office with jugs to-day
was so novel that Wall street was
crowded nearly all day with curious
lookers-on. The majority of these jugs
contain one gallon OF whisky, though
many of them hold much more. They are
shipped from Augusta, Madison, Macon,
Gainesville, Chattanooga and Griffin,
the largest number coming from
the last named place, that
being the nearest wet point.
The bill clerk at the express office said
to-day that the daily average this week
has been from 200 to 800 jugs, but that he
has no idea OF the number received to-day
and really breads tomorrow. The people
are already getting drunk. MANY drunk
en- men are on the streets tonight. The
outlook for a well nigh universal Christ
mas drunk in Atlanta is alarming and a
disgrace on the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

The coming week will be one when
every pantry will be replenished, and it
will be of interest to know that you can
fin d Groceries of the very best quality
and lowest possible price at Strauss
Bros, % and 22X Barnard street. We
carry very large and varied stock of the
choicest Groceries, Wines, Liquors, etc.,
and visit to our store will not be amiss
at this time, especially to close buyers.
In Staple Goods, such as Flour, Rice,
Coffees, Teas, sugars, Butter, etc., our
prices are rock bottom for quality given,
and in Fancy Goods we make a speciality
of keeping always on hand fine line OF
Table Deiicacies and offer same at prices
irresistible. Give us 8 trial. Polite at
tention TO all. Goods delivered promptly.
STRAUSS BROS,
90 and 22E Barnard street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
TALLAHASSEE TOPICS.
Gov. Perry's Private Secretary Presi-

Gov. Perry's Private Secretary Presi-
dent of the Literary Circle.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. 23.-CoI. l.,
B. WOmbwell, private secretary to Gov.
Perry, has been elected President OF the
Tallahassee Literary Circle, to succeed
Fred T. Myers, who has resigned, as he
eontemplates an early removal to Jack
sonvlle.
Ex-Gov. W. d. Bloxham is absent on a
short visit to South Florida.
Senator James G. Speer, of Orange
county, who has for several years been a
leading member of the Florida Legisla-
ture, was at the capital Wednesday On
business.
CO.. 5. l. Wales, OF Washington, d. c.,
was in the city this morning.
Judge ID. 5. Walker, of the Circuit
Court, is dispOsing OF the cases on his
docAet as rapidly as possible SO an adj
Journment can be had by Christmas.
Bishop Hendrix, of the NJ. L. Church
South, lett today for South Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

BOYS Suits in great variety of styles and
materials,very cheap,at B. II. Levy n Bros,
1G1 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
New Theatre on Broughton street.

New Theatre on BrOughtOn Street.
1t has been asked by great many why the
delay of building upon the lot bought by
Meinhard Bros. 4 Co. Of this city. Some
again have asked who are to occupy the
building when completed. As to the delay
we have Deen informed that some has been
caused by an offer from some New York
theatrical people wishng to buy the lot upon
into the matter they found that Savannah
has as good show house as could be wished
for by any city of its size, so the idea was
given up entirely. Contracts have, we be-
lieve, been given out for all building mate
rails for a four-story business house, and the
building of same will be pushed forward very
shortly. As to who will occupy the building
when completed it is hard for us to say at
present. But we do know that if business
should continue with Appel h Schaul, the
price ciothiers, they will. in time, need a
building of the same SIZE as
their business is increasing daily. They are
selling tailor made clothing, hats, gents
furnishing goods. ETC., at such low figures
that are more than astonishing.
To be convinced just give them call after
pricing goods in any house in the city, and
you viii find they are the cheapest. Again
it is an easy task for any one to buy of Them
as every article is marked with the price upon
them in plain figures and that figure the low
est. II you are in need of anything in the
clothing line, such as suits. overcoats, pants,
or hats. gents wear, ETC., it will pay you to
give these young gentlemen call. just re-
ceived new novelties in Neckwear, Silk Hand
chiefs for Christmas Remember the number
1853 Congress street, opposite the market.
APPEL & SCHAUL.
Only One Price Clothing House in the city
that marx every article in plain figures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Fire at Trnntnn.

TRENTON, GA, Dec. 23.-While John
Clark, Tax Collector, was in town Mon
day settling up his business with the
Ordinary, he received the intelligence
that his house was burned. His wife and
little daughter were its only occupants
at the time of the burning and did not
discover the fire until it had made such
Roadway that nothing could be done to
stop 1t. Very little OF the furniture was
saved. Mr.. Clark estimates his loss at
81 200, ae had no Insurance.,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Election for Directors.
CENTRAL X. r. h BANKING Co. OF G
s. ANANN IL L. nnc La

CENTRAL r. r. Il BANKING Co. OF GA,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. lst, 1885,
An election for Thirteen Directors TO man.
age the affairs of this Company for the ensu-
ing year will be held at the Banking House.
in Savannah, MONDAY, THE THIRD DAY
OF JANUARY. 1887, between the hours of 10
O'Clock A. NJ. and 2 O'Clock p. NJ. Stockholders
and their families will be passed free over the
Company's road to attend the election from
the lst to the 3D. of January inclusive, and be
passed free returning from the Sd to the TN of
January inclusive, on presentation of their
stock certificates TO the conductors
IT. M. CUNNINGHAM,
Caahtnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Death at NIilIedmeyiIle.

MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Dec. OBJ. NJ.
Clark, the oldest druggist in this city,
died very suddenly Tuesday night. Mr..
Clark was feeling remarkably well up to
3 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, and was at
tending the festival given by the Episco-
pal Church, when ne was attacked with
paralysis. He was placed In a buggy
and driven to his store aud physician
summoned. Later he was carried home,
and died about $50 o'clock at night,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

A Christmas Gift to Every Purchaser.
Beginning Monday, Dec. 10, we will
give every purchaser of Clothing 10 per
cent. reduction on our original low prices.
Every garment having the regular SELL
ing price marked In plain figures.) Man.
ufacturing all the clothing we sell, our
prices originally are % per cent. lower
than our competitors can buy them at.
We have large selection OF every style,
make and quality of Clothing, for Men,
Youths. Boys and Children. Suits, Over
coats, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Trunks, Um-
brellas, Underwear of every description.
With this extra 10 per cent. reduction
every one will see what saving can be
made by buying of the Famous New York
Clothing House, 140 Congress street, third
door from the corner OF Whitaker.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
PENsACoLAs sTEvEDoREs.
A Strike Against Certain Regula-
tons of the Contractors.


PENSACOLA, FLA, Dec. GA general
strike has been ordered by the stevedores
and Bay men Of this city and will be In
augurated tomorrow. The cause OF the
strike Is not higher wages or shorter
hours, but against certain methods adopt
ed by contracting stevedores in loading
vessels. While all the contracting steve
dores are not dissenting from the require
ments Of the laborers, still the ass0cia.
ton, composed OF 500 or 300 men, think
that the easiest way to carry their point
IL TO cause general suspension OF work
and they have 80 ordered. This will in.
definitely stop about 400 laborers from
work.
The young men OF this city gave ball
tonight at the Continental Hotel. 1t was
largely attended by the elite Of the city
and was enjoyed by all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Killed by a Train.

MACON, Ca, Dec. 23.-John Hancock,
an aged citizen, met a horrible death this
afternoon while returning TO his home IN
Mechanicsville. He stepped on the rail-
road crossing on Fourth street. As he
did so the southbound atlanta train few
by, striking him and killing him almost
Instantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.

Physician who Makes no Charge.
DR.. w. Fl. Whitehead, the originator
and one OF the present proprietors of
Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium
Compound p. P. p. }, the great blood
purifier, has opened an Office at the cor
ner of State and Barnard streets, and
offers to treat all cases of blood disorders
that will present themselves at his office,
for the next sixty days, free of charge.
The object The doctor has in doing this
is to introduce TO the people of Savannah
his preparation as a remedy in blood dis
eases. Only those suffering from blood
diseases will be received as patients. Ii
you have rheumatism, scrofula syphilis,
old sores, skin eruptions, or malarIal
poison come to see the Doctor, and he
will make no charge for consultation, ex-
animation and prescription for the next
sixty days.
Office hours to II a. m. and 2 to p.
m. Sundays, s to II a. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

Ship your distant friends or relatives,
for Christmas or New Years, box OF fine
sweet Florida Oranges. We also nave
Tangerines and Mandarlns. Oranges
carefully selected, packed and shipped to
any part of the country.
Our regular line of Fancy Apples. NAL
aga and Domestic Grapes. Lemons, Fruits
and Vegetables. Grain. Hay, etc.
w. ID. SIMKGNs u CO..
1853 Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Cure for Rattlesnake Bite.

An Oregon physician, some years since,
gave the following: "Stir in the yelk OF
an egg as much salt as will spread plas-
ter and apply it to the wound. Do This
when bitten and ! will insure your life
tor a sixpence. l have tried it in num-
Der OF cases, and have never known 1t TO
fail" Perhaps in using this remedy, it
would be we'll to take at the same time a
good dose of whisky and also call in a
doctor as soon as possible. We presume
the remedy would be good for the bite OF
any other kind of snake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
DIR. II. II. Hitchcock
Offers his professional services to the citizens
of Savannah, Office 1870 Liberty street
CITY OF SAVANNAH, \
OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE,}
nacop,I,ar 81 1894

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CHIEF OF PoLICE,}
December 2l, 1886
The following Order is hereby published for
the information of all concerned:
General order No. So:
l. The ordinances of the city forbid the
firing of guns, pistols ana other firearms any
where and at any time within the corporate
limits.
2. The firing of skyrockets, wheelrockets,
Roman candles, serpents, firecrackers, or of
any other articles or thing containing gun
powder, and the making of bonfres, except in
the extended portion of Forsyth Place, and in
the public squares of the city south of Liberty
street: and hen only five days before and ten
days after Christmas day and the fourth day
of july in each and every year is also prohib-
tied by the orCsuShees of the city.
8. The members of the Police Department
are hereby ordered to arrest all parties found
violating these ordinances, and to be I'M
usually vigilant in checking promptly all I'M
proper irregularities and disorders detrl-
mental TO good order and to the proper pro-
lection of life and property.
Z. III. ANDERSON,
Chief Of Police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Attention Truckers.

Now is the time TO put IN your peas for the
early spring crop.
Our stock OF Marrowfat, BUST Premium.
Extra Early and Early Frame Peas is large
enough to supply all demands, and our figures
are rock bottom. A full supply OF other seed
OF 1885 crop on hand. Mail orders given
prompt attention. E.. j. KIEFFER,
Druggist and ses
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Notice.

All bills against the British steamship
''Timor," Hodgson, Master, must be presented
at our Office by or before p NJ. FRIDAY, De-
cember "a, or payment thereof will be de-
barred. A. MINIS & SONS, Consignees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
and Savannah RaiIroad.

SAVANNAH, GA. Dec. %. 1885,
The annual election for Seven Directors OF
the Augusta and Savannah Railroad will be
held on MONDAY, JANUARY 81, 1887. at
the Banking House of Charles II. Olmstead q
Co., between the hours of 10 A. NJ. and p, M.
W. S. LAWTON. President,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
MrPtinaa.
Meeting of Stockholders.

SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST Com pANY,(
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec Is. 1886.
The annual meeting of he Stockholders of
this Bank will be held at the Bank in Savan-
nah, on THURSDAY, Both instant, at II
O'Clock NOON, for the election of directors. etc.
JAS. II. HUNTER. Cashier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

royal line OF Satin and silk Lined Over
coats. also numberless styles for genteel and
ordinary wear. Is. Ii. Levy h Bro, l6l Con-