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JOhJAN f. bhOOhDt
Administrator estate Julia Kavanaugh, dt
ceased
OFFICIAL.
STATE OF GEORGIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
So. .aar A.. y rAZn

ATLANTA, Nov. B. 1889.
ID Y authority of an act Of the legislature en-
ID titled IAN act to incorporate the Suwanee
Canal Company, and TO grant certain powers
and privileges to the same, and TO authorize the
Governor to sell and convey to said company
oil of the lands in the Okefenokee swamp and
vicinity, now belonging to the state, and for
other purposes Herewith connected;" approved
October 20, 1889 and in pursuance Of the pro
visions of said act offer for sale the lands be
longing to the State of Georgia in and adjoin-
ing the
in said state, and hereby invite bids for the
same.
All bids must be transmitted under seal to the
Executive Of Geor la, who will publicly open
the same after the expiration of sixty (60) days
from this date.
No bid will be received un'ess it is for higher
sum than twelve and one-half cents (121kc.) per
acre.
No bid will be received unless it is accom-
panied by a certificate OF the Treasurer of
the State of Georgia showing that the bidder
has deposited with that officer five thousand
dollars $4,000. and that said deposit was made
within sixty 60) days from the Goth day of Octo-
ber, 1889
The property will be awarded to the highest
bidder. aud Immediately such bidder shall be-
come Incorporated under the provisions OF the
act Of the goth Of October, 1882 hereinbefore
referred to. as THE SUWANEE CANAL
COMPANY" and. as such corporation, so soon
as 1t has complied with said act, shall receive
in or adjoining the Okefenokee swamp, belong
ing to said state, and shall have, hold and enjoy
all the rights, franchises, privileges aud immu-
mites granted to said canal company by said
act
1t is estimated that the lands offered for sale
will amount to more than four hundred and
fifty thousand (450, 900 acres.
Copies Of the act of October Goth, 1889. and
full Information with reference to the subject
matter OF this advertisement will be furnished
upon application TO this Office.
j. b. GORDON.
Governor.
STATE OF GEORGIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ATLANTA.
Ordered; That the foregoing be entered upon
the minutes Of the Executive Department. and
copies sent to the following newspapers: Con-
sfituffon OF Atlanta, Telegraph Of Macon
MoRNJNc NEWS Of Savannah Times Uafon Of
Jacksonville, Fla. Dnd World OF New York,
with instruction TO publish the same onco 8
week for nine weeks Ii daily issne
BY the Governor. j. b. GORDON.
JANIS a. NIsAxr. Governor.
Sacsy *. Depk
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Maximum temperature. 20; minimum tenn
perature. So
The hight Of the river at Augusta at 1888
o'clock a. m. yesterday augusta timel was
IL feet-a fall Of OIL feet during the past
twenty -four hours.
Observations taken at the same moment of
time at all stations Tor the MORNING News.
SAVANNAH. Dec. 10, 1886 p. NJ, city time.
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OUTDOOR GARMENTs.-Afte

OUT DOR GARME NT5.-After
Christmas comes the Winter, and some
thing for Outdoor use is just the thing
for a seasonable present. We have a
beautiful line of SEAL PLUSH OAPES
and MUFFS, RUSSIAN COLLARS,
HOODS aud CAPS, MISSES CAPES
and MUFFS, CHILDREN'S SETS IN
ASTRAKHAN. All guaranteed TO be
Correct in Style, Perfect in Shape,
Superior In Finish, aud at prices Lower
than other houses.
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Christmas Goods at "The Famous"

TT Indicates trace. Inches and hundredths.
w. A. WHITNEY, Observer Signal Corps.
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HANnKRRCurREs-wn mirht "a

HANDK ERCHIFFS.-We might term
Handkerchiefs the "Old Reliable"
Christmas Gift SO standard have they
become; but every year more are used
and they are undoubtedly the popular
thing. and we have them, too Our
stock is way beyond compare and In
Guides every variety, from the Cheapest
to the Finest We would call special
attention TO the display of Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs.
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Christmas
Suggestions.


Wednesday week is Christmas day. and
we offer this as a suggestion, not to put of
your Christmas shopping too long. Last
week was Bargain Week with us, and it
was a wonderful success. This week we
devote to the Holiday Trade, and as there
is prevailing tendency toward the de-
cidedly useful for Holiday Presents. we ask
an examination OF our stock. We have
five floors filed with things useful, and we
can sell you anything in our establishment
for a little less money than any one else.
This we say unhesitatingly, and you only
need to come to be convinced. Everybody
will be shopping this week, and we beg you
to boar in mind this fundamental truth,
THAT no shopping expedition is complete
without visit to HOGANS." We suggest
here some things very suitable for tho
Holidays. but our store is full of sugges-
tions, and visit may help you in your
selection. We are quite sure of saving you
something in price, and If such a suggestion
is worth anything, pray act on it.
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LADIES' WRAPs-we doubt II frol

LADIES' WRAPS.-We doubt If frora
the whole catalogue of Holiday Gifts
able could be selected than a Stylish
Wrap. Every woman has a pardonable
pride in being well dressed In this par
ticular, and the stop garment, "faultless
in cut, fit and material, gives to the
wearer an immensely of satisfaction.
Suppose you come and select your
Xmas Gift from our unapproaohable
stock of Ladies' and Misses Wraps.
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FRANK E. KEILBACH,
Clerk c. O.. c. G.

~ E0RGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. ELIZA HEN
" DERSON has applied to Court of Ordinary
for twelve months maintenance and support
for herself out of the estate of THOMAS HEN
DERSON, deceased. Appraisers have made re-
turn allowing same.
These are therefore to cite all whom Il may
concern, TO appear before said court to make
objection, on or before FIRST MONDAY IN
JANUARY NEXT, otherwise same will be
granted.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON L. FERRItI,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the 3OUh day
of November, 1889
FRANK E. KEILBACH,
Clerk O o. q q
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lust OPENED, full line OF fancy baskets for
- fine bon bons. FuRBEsRs CONFECTIONERY
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AUCTION SALES TODAY.
Well Established Restaurant
AT AUCTION
On Mopdav 1Stk 0.z.-.L 1000
On Monday 10th December 1889.
at I o'clock, on the Premises,
No. i6 MARKET BASEMENT |
LaROChe & Mclaughlin,
AUCTIONEERS.

VIII sell that long established and paving Res
taurant in Market Basement, togethek with
the GOOD WILL, LEASE, Etc.
Fixtures consisting of large French RANGE in
perfect order with utensils ETC.. cost $3.50, COP
PER BolLERS, STEAM TABLE, Etc, REFRTCf-
AToR DINING TABLES aud CHAIRS, SHOW
CASES, COUNTERS. PLATEDwARE, CUT
LERY, GLASSWARE. CROCKERY and every
thing needed in a restaurant. This is splendid
chance for any one with small capital to step
in aud MAKE money. Sold on account OF bad
health of proDri,tor
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NOVEMBER 90th 1889.
CATHERINE GOETTE,
Guardian for James L. Sheahan ct al, minors.

~ EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. - Whereas,
VI JORDAN F. BROOKS has applied to Court
of Ordinary for Letters of Administration on
the estate Of SARAH A. JONES. deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonsh all
whom it may concern to be and appear before
said court. to make objection Gf any they have
on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN JAN
UARY NEXT, otherwise said letters will DO
granted.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON l.. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the 30th day
of November, 1889.
FRANK e. KEILBACH
CLERK q O.
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FRANK e. KEILBACH,
Clerk G. o., G. G.

~ EORGLA, CHATHAM CouNTY.--Notice is
" hereby given that I have made applica-
ton to the Court of Ordinary of Chatham
county for order 60 sell one per cent bond
of the city of Savannah numbered liza of the
par value of One Thousand Dollars, maturing
July 1918; said bond belonging to the estate of
JAMES e. SHEAIlAN ct al, minors, for the
payment of debts and distribution, and that said
order will be granted at the January Term,
1890 Of said court unless objections are filed
thereto.
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~ EORGlA, CHATHAM COUNTY - Whereas,
VI JOHN SCHWARZ has applied to Court
of Ordinary Tor Letters Dismissory as Guar
dian on the estate of CAROLINE and ANNA
LAURA SCHWARX dec aased
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
whom it may concern to be and appear before
said court TO make objection III any they have)on
or before the FIRST MONDAY in JANUARY
NEXT, otherwise said letters will be granted.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON L. FERRIII.
Ordinary for Chatham county, this 30th day Of
November, 1889.
FRANK e. KEILBACH,
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KID GLOVEs.-Surely most proper
Gift, and always appreciated. We have
a line of BLACK and COLORED Kid
Gloves of unusual extent, embracing all
the fashionable shades. Our Gloves are
of undoubted excellence and give the
fullest satisfaction.
SPECIAL SALE of very handsome
assortment of GIANTS DE SUEDE to
be closed out at remarkably Low Prices.
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GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. -- Notice is
VI hereby given that have made application
to the Court of Ordinary for Chatham county
for order to sell all that lot of land In the city Of
Savannah, known on the map as the southern
half of lot number sixty-seven mo. ca Choctaw
ward, with the Improvements thereon, belong
ing to estate OF JULIA KAVANAUGH. de
ceased, for the payment of debts and distri-
button, and that said order will be granted at
January Term, 1890, of said court. unless obiec-
tons are filed.
NOVEMBER, 30th, 1889.
JORDAN r. BROOKS,
Administrator estate Julia Kayanaugh, de-
ceased
GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Notice ia
VI hereby given to all persons interested that
the estate OF THOMAS MCCARTHY is un-
represented, and that In terms Of the law
administration will be vested in JORDAN j..
BROOKS, County Administrator. on the FIRST
MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT, unless obiec-
tions are filed thereto.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON L. FERRILI,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the Both day
OF November, 1889.
FRANK f. KEILBACH,
Clerk 6. O., G. G..
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A GOODRICH. attorney AZ law. 1el Dear
~ born street, Chicago; ADVICE free; 81
wears experience; business quietly and legally
transacted.
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I Use our CYPRESS SHINGLES, a. 8 and 6
- inches WIDE at 3716c.. 621ac. and S716c. per
bundle cash; prices according TO quality For
sale at the mill by VALE ROYAL MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY
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LEGAL NOTICES.

4 y bORGlA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Notice is
~ hereby given that have made application
TO the Court OF Ordinary for Chatham county
Tor order TO sell all the western part of tire
elghths 80 undivided interest of, in and to lot
number forty -one, Screven ward, in the city of
savannah together with the improvements
thereon; also all the eastern part three-eighths
go undivided interest Of, in and TO lot number
forty t4O), Screven ward, In the city OF Savan-
nah. with the improvements thereon; also lot
number fifty i50l, in block six, of East Savan-
nan, being G. J. Hull's sub iivlSon Of farm lot
six (6) first tything, Reynolds ward, in Chat
ham county, Georgia, belonging to the estate
OF DANIEL d. WALTHOUR deceased. for tue
payment of debts and distribution, and that
said order will be granted at JANUARY TERM,
1899, of said court unless objections are filed.
SAVANNAH, December Z, 1882
LIZZIE WALTHOUR,
Executrix estate of Daniel d. Walthour, de-
rpaCad
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Local Record for the Morning News.
Local forecasts for Savannah and vicinity
for to-day: Fair weather.
= Special forecast for Georgia:
fNR Fair weather, stationary tempera-
- ure.
Comparison of mean Temperature at Savan-
nah. Ga. Dec. IS, 1889. and the mean of the
same day for sixteen years.
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LET Surrey OF Eagles Nest for Christmas
VI Presents from SKATERS 40 Whitaker
street
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Crystallized Fruits Ginger, French Nougats,
Pignolia Squares, Egyptian Paste, Caraulels,
Pure Gum Drops, Bon Bons, Chocolate Waters,
and Whitman's Genuine Buttercups. Call and
see fine display at HEIDT'S.
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NTE have fine line OF Japanese goods from
w A. Vantines & Co, and we are selling
them at New York prices FURBER, the Con-
fectioner.
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ssrTNRACK OF THE BUTTERFLY" collec
Il ton OF poems by Mary Kennard fine
Christmas gift. At DAVIS BROS.
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T. NRENCH-Champagne. Clsret, Sauterne and
II Burgundy Wines, Brandy, Chartreuse, ABB
sinthe and Benedictine Cordials. SPANISH
Port, Sherry, Madeira and Vino Blanco Wines
Angostura Bitters. IRISH-Jameson's Whisky,
Guinness Stout, Bewley & Diapers Ginger Ale
ENGLISH-Bass Ale, Orange Bitters- SCOTCH
-Ramsay's whisky GERMAN-Rhine Wines.
ITALIAN--vermouth and Maraschino Cordials.
HOLLAND---Gin and Curacao Cordial. HUN
GARIAN-Tokay Wines (on government price
list). WEST INDIAN--Jamaica, 50. Croix and
Angelica, Malaga, Catawba, Scuppernong, Port
and Sherry Wines; Rye, Malt, Corn and Bourbon
Whistles, California, Grape and Domestic Bran
Malt and Domestic Gins Always In stock at
NJ LAWNS ESTATE. 40 East Broad street.
Telephone 81.
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CALL by and lock over our candy stock; no
" trouble to show them: the eoods will talk
for themselves
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CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS. Is Word. o,
more, IN his column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD. Cash 81 Advance, soeA
kIssrtioA.
Apsryoody sho hcs any tcan, 20 svpr,v,
anything to buy or SCI, any business or
accommodations to secure. sndssd. any svSsA
70 vrotiry, should Gdrsrtiss in ttss colxs-s.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

Young MAN, good penman, knowing book
Il keeping and correspondence in English,
French, German and Spanish seeks employment
in expectation house or otherwise. Best ref
erences Address @ & kERN Mnnrna ca
The Penn's Grove record., 1889-11-02

Thou shalt not follow . mulrrruoe to 90
evil (Exod. %: ..
II sinners entice thee, consent thou NOT
prov. L: 10).
Walk not in the way Of evil men prov.
4: 14).
II the blind guide the blind, both shall
fall into q pit Matt. Is; 14).
III. Preventing H Isl Fathers ounse-
Absalom sent for Ahithophel. -.
David's counsellor (l2).
Ahithophel is among the cons. irators
with Absalom G. Sam. Is: 81.
o Lori. turn the counsel of Ahitho-
phel into foolisbness (2Sam. 8 :3l).
Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not
followed "a Sam. II: 231.
Mine own familiar friend. . . hath lifted
up his heel (Psa. Al: 81.
l. "Absalom is king Of Hebron" %
The newly-chosen capital; (2) The
newly-proclaimed king; (3) The
newly-developed treason.-A wicked
son; ~ A scheming politician; (3l
an ungodly usurper; az A doomed
man,
2. "They we're invited, and went in
their simplicity" ~ Allnrement;
(2l Simplicity; (3) Transgression.
3. "The conspiracy was strong u
Against the Lords amounted; ~
For the base usurper; (3) With the
plant crowd.
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Oh, biesedIa ndi But I do mot want 10 no
there until I ZEE the Brooklyn Tabernacie r..
built. You say, "Wil Il beyv You mi0ht
~ well ask meif the sun will rise to.morrov
morning, or II the next spring win ont rsr.
lands on ite head. You and / may not DO
Church Of God does not stand On two ~
nor on . thousand legs
Ho. did the Isfasites got through Tie Hsd
Beef ! suppo1e somebody may kaye CONF
ard sids sThere b no need Of trying: you
wtn Ut yoar fest vet; you WIN spoil your
clothes; you will drown yourselves Who
syer beard Of getting through such a ~ q
thntr M, How did. they get through
90 to the light No. Did tbs1 va ~ ~ 4
the lsftf No. They went forward a
the strength Of the Lord Almighty: and that
y tins way we mean to get through the Red
SeA BY going forward. But says omc one:
III We should build a larger church, would
you be able with your voice TO an itF' Why,
sixteen Year, In trying to keep nv voice m.
Give me room where I can preach the glorios
Of Christ and the grandeurs Of heaven
Forward We have to march on, breaking
down all bridges behind us, making retreaI
impossible. Throw away your ~knspsack Il IL
tmpedes a march: Keep your sword arm
while you may. No people ever had a better
mission than you are sent on. Prove your
selves worthy. II I am not ft to
be your leader, set me aside. The bright
est goal IN earth that I can thint
OF Is country parsonage amidst the mount
aims. But ! am not afraid to Lead YOU. I
AVE some dollars; they are at your disposal.
! nave good physical health; IL fs yours as
long as II lasts. / have enthusiasm Of soul:
will not keep it back from your service. 1
lave some faith IN God, and | shall direct Il
toward the rebuilding Of our new spfrftual
house. Come on, theo. l win lead YOU,
Come on, ye agei mon. not yet passed over
Jordan! Div US one more lift before you 70
into the promised land. You men In middle
NE. harness all your business faculties to
this enterprise. Young man, put tho fire Of
your soul into this work. Let women conse-
crate their persuasiveness and persistence to
this cause, n they will be preparing bone
dictions for their dying hour and everlasting
rewards; n il Satan really did burn that
tabernacle down, ~ some people say he did,
he will find it the poorest job he ever under
took. !,
Good-by, old Tabernacle. I put mn fingers
to my lips and throw q hiss to the departed
church. In the last day, may we be able to
meet the songs there sung, and the prayers
there offered. and the sermons there preached.
Good-by, old place, whore some Of Us Ord
f 1sst the ms. Go g IL ps sSss An :Id 10Th oths IT, heard 3. i.; The
Good-by, Brooklyn Tabernacle Of 1881 But
welcome our new church. q seeit as plainly
as though II were already builtD Your
gates wider, your songs more triumphant,
your ingatherings more glorious. Rise out
OF the ashes and greet our waiting vision
Burst on our souls, oh day Of our church's
resurrectioni By your altars may we be pre-
pared for the hour when the fire shall try
every mans work Of what sort It Is. We.
come. Brooklyn Taberna Gle Of 1901 a
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The desire manifested by the fair
sex for miniature paintings set az
brooches amounts to almost a craze.
These paintings are imported, and
reading manufacturers claim that they
have difficulty in mounting them fast
enough to supply the demand.
Five ~sergeants, three cosporals and
seven patrolmen of the San Francisco
police force have been retired on pen
sions as a reward for their long and
faithful services. The sergeants are TO
receive SCI. so, the corporals $57. so and
the patrolmen $50 a month.
"A .'buliet proof'' spook is spread
ing terror among the timid people of
Belfast, Maine. He has the faculty of
overcoming all obstacles, but as he is
described as wearing a waterproof and
a white mask there is a reasonable
doubt Of his being the ''real article"
Virtues need a double breastpiate
when they battle with Hunger.
To eat without enjoying what we eat
Is q waste of time and material.
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LESSON SURROUNDINGS.

INTERVENING Evansville capture
of Rabbah, narrated in 2 Samuel - /:
1881, is by many regarded al placed
out Of its chronological order. 1t is
maintained by them that it occurred at
an earlier day. The history given in
chapters Is to 10 is a partial fulflment
of the prediction q Sam. IL 10), 'the
sword shall never depart from thine
house." The crimes we're such as might
we'll occur in q polygamous household,
especially after Dayid's own sin. These
crimes were the incestuous outrage
upon lamar, and the avenging murder
Of Amnon, the first-born son of David,
by Absalom, his third son. The sub.
sequent fight Of Absalom, the guile Of
Joab in bringing about his return, and
his final restoration to the kings pre-.
sence, are all narrated in detail. The
u~ngrateful return made by Absalom ia
the subject Of the lesson.
PLAcRs.-Firet Jerusalem, and then
Hebron, where DAVID had first reigned
over Judah. Geshur, in Syria, is also
mentioned, and Giloh, a city in the hill
country of Judah Josh. 10 51). which
is generally identified with Beit-Jala,
two miles northwest Of Bethlehem.
This view. however, is opposed by
Thomson.
TME.-Cortainly late in the reign OF
David, since Absalom, who born at He.
bron after David began to reign, was
fully grown at least seven years before
the time at which the lesson begins.
Our reference Bibles, reading 'eforty
years" in verse Z, give B. @. 1923 as
the date Of Absalom's rebellion, count
ing "forty years. from the amounting OF
David by Samuel. "Four years" is
another reading. If this is accepted,
we may date the latter part Of the les
son in B. @. s1O23 or 1025, shout seven
years before the accession Of Solomon,
and the earlier part four years before
this.
PERsoNs.-Absalom and his follow
ers; the suiters coming to Jerusalem:
the king; the spies Of Absalom; two
hundred men from Jerusalem; Ahithop-
he'll the Gilonte, David's counselor.
INoIpENTs.-Absalom steals the hearts
of the people by standing in the gate
and ingratiating himself with the suitors
who sought justice of the king. He
goes away under pretext Of paying o
vow in Hebron. Sends spies to An
nounce q pre-arranged signal. He is
proclaimed king in Hebron. He sends
for Ahithophel. The conspiracy grows
stronger, and Absalom's followers in
crease in number.