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The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06
FionTiwo The sPacAgS
How aa African G,s.h.r Wen G-n-rsi
Crooks t~~sasi,ip-

Itov sa African G,s.h.r Wen General
Crooks rr~sS.tip-
James Payne. Of Arizona. can toll
more a,.ou. III. hipoi;hlFs;y Apache In.
disns In = miau,r 'hap any other man.
lie has bron at Washington ;rllln; tho
committee on !ad..a Affairs tina, n"
people o. Arizona dom: want tho In
diana removed - the fogi sill Reserve.
ton In indian Territory. Mr.. faTn.
says 1! tic Indians onro Sc; back ~ tho
west slGc Of the great river they won't
res. until they r.. 4 few scslT~- tn.
Aparh.s have Fa!l.i Mr. Fayn.'s ranch
three tinios and stolen any amount Of
stock.
''You can; depend upoa ;hom.- said
the raIchcr. ''ius, a. soon "a they got
back Gcgcnimo viii igsd them Ia ;hc
San Carlo, Agency EHl thea the trouble
Will hcg!n. ~ their i1E.;, they drink
Traia -aislY wi iuh makes 'hcn crazy.
Then ,hoS start on; On rlnnd"Fing OK
petitions /! .hus ssu removed II will
10 against IN" wishes Of the people o!
hriEon, and New Mexico"
With Mr.. raylc j. j. u shops ri. II,
Il the champion Indian siSFy-;rIicr Of
the West Srra'l!Gg Of General Crook.
h. said: I'm mover forge, when !
fought beside General Crook In
an Apache battle. We had been
after tho rpidkius com. days.
and ono noon NC sighted a hani a. Crazy
Jim's Gulrh. The General started us on
run, and the way wc called after tho
hpachos was cau';cr. They uioppcd
and sct Gre = tho prairie crass, hoping
to head "a OF. but We fooled thcm.
When they SAW that they cuuldn't get
away ,hoy rounded up their ponies In a
circle ard stood In thcr"n;rr. We slir-
mishcd around bit anil then sailed In.
General C-oul; las heart like an OK.
and hc SAID; Boys, Jus, slay icw dozen
of the warr!orA Don't XIII all. Just
enough ,o lot thcm know shat wc arc
the people Twas a Swcltcring day and
there WASH, spot on tho sun. After
throwing on Our coats and rolling up our
,ruusorn Nc opened fire. In n few sec
onds the hpgchcs began TO drop. Taking
advantage OF an open place ! led crowd
RICH. into tho nids: Of III. Indians
Suddenly ms pistol was hurlcd from my
hand and | had 10 work With an old
sword. Being pretty handy with tho
big knife l moro taan hold my own.
hal just laid out my tcnth man whom |
felt touch on tho elbow. The air was
so filled viii, indian hair you could no:
sec tho suu aud I asked.
| "'Who ia ihcrc9'
"'GcncrA Crook was tho reply.
"'Wha,is It. sir!'
81 wish 20 restrain you,' spoke tho
General. There is nothing admire SO
m,,rh "a good asbtsr-yOu know that,
Jim, but whoa It comes to turning this
little spot on the prairie into a slaughter.
house kick
"Apprccisliac the fact tina, had gone
too far Withdrew, but from that day
until now Gcrcral Crook and have been
like two brothers. Chicago Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

-Aftar exercises Of any kind never
ride in an open carriage or near the
window 81 q ear Tor u mCmouL Isis dan
gorous TO ho.i.h or even life.
Tho best parts ., hsh lie near the
head, II there !, any roo put part on
each plato. IT, careful in sewing fish
not to break H. a fish knife or knife
with a broad blade is tho besL-Dotrois
Tribune.
Tea Broad. Make n sponge Of two
eggs, two tablespoonful, of butter.
four tablespooninls of sugar, half pint
Of yeast one pint OF Hour, with as much
milk a. Iccos arg for thin batter.
Lake when we'll risoh
-Suot Johnny-Cakc.- Add one cup
suct TO an ordinary corn cake batter,
only the sour milk will not need Ia be
NJ rich a. n, other times. when suet is
no, used Thi, 10 TO bs eaten hot
Ohio Farmer.
"A pretty and useful article Is tea.
pot holder. Take a small square of
drab satin shooting and line with
chamois slIin, placing layer OF per-
fumod wadding between tho outside
and tho lininr. Cut tho edge Of tho
ehamois In tins points Tho Home.
A Coffee ncrsort-MAko coffee
eupiul o, clear. strong coffee. place IL in
. saucepan with an ounce OF soaked
golAtino and add enough more water 10
make a quar-, In all; swce,on To taste.
and when IL reaehcs tho boiling poln.
pour into buttHrci mold and sat away
10 cool. II Is very nico when served
with Whipped cTsam.-orango Judd
Farmer
Serving E.nanaA A faVorltc way
o. serving banana ia N"W Orleans Is Ia
cut thcm lsng;kwisa 10 two pieces,
dust them with powdered sugar. a
little lemon jnIca AMI Its Of butter.
and to baEo ihc'n in tho oyon sor
twenty-five ggiEutrs, Thcy shoGli be
basioi with rho butter oEea OF twice
while haklnr, aud served hot In tho
dish In vhleh they arr cooked.
a Simple Padding. - Roll three
cracker, hH"ly; ono piEt OF hot milk.
tho ye!Es Of tao cgsL a ssltnpoonfal
salt, tho same ztinuEt Of nutmeg and
ono t~E-rooniul of butter iiak. half
an hour IN an eaFtsCH d4sh standing in
water. When doa1 boa, IL" white, OF
tho -sy, vita tvI ieaspoonfuls % pow
dcrcd sugar. il-,sn slowly In ~" oven,
shea dot vita bits Of l'iiy and serve.
Tho cvtr-t % which warm water
haas have rYlau lnto use IL amazing
Th.y arc now - E!mo,, essential al.
!unct Of ovvrg lalys travelling oulhi
and are oi'Gu .lvrH ~ pr,r"ntt Ih"y
arr Of fann-i-cnycrd rubber. tho most
popular bcins in plaid pattern. When
fl!"d with boiling water .acy retain
heat tho cn,isa aishL A kat water bag
under tho neck vail fcttic h.urals'ic
h..aseh" moso quickly thaa any remedy
known -sglrctcd.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

Interesting stories eli ,-Gi.ass t..aus'
Ab"ut by Tact
II II were not gossip / would writ
something about matchmaking nui 2.
I general, but In particular, now iEtr.o5.-
ing official circles, writes tho Sprinr,
field Republicans Washington man.
They Say official society n made up ~
broken sentences, We'll. tae pieces arr
gossip. Every body talks 10, every
body reads It, and every body seolds
about 1t.
Whom tho Chamhcrlain-EnIica
eour,ship began, it was By the dr-lgn
and deliberate management Of other
people. Mr., Chamberlain and Miai
Endicott met at tho Chimes" Nlui7i. r.
ball, and took a turn or two, arIn-ia arm,
about tho ball room. IL WAS enough.
Their friends at once began tho dan, r.
and little manouy"Fr, at which sir
Chamborlain and Miss Eulirott ,grrr In
yariably guests They were thrown to-
gcthor daily In this way by tho pcopl"
who gloslol In making such good
match"
One hostess gave \ luncheon % YOUNG
women aud asked Mr.. Chamberlain. ilu
Was the only man present among TWEEN
~ or more ladies. Even tn. husband ~
the hostess was not asked need hard
ly say that Mr.. Chambcrlain's seat At
table was next Miss Endicott's, a
thousand and one woll-plsnncd ,orlal
Affairs favored and urged along the ar'
qualntanco 10 friendship and friendship
TO couftship.
II was all plain as day, and Il was all
Legitimate, but none tho les, amusing,
And now tho matrh-makors are busy
again, In tho same way, managing a
wllow0r and two widows. IA" three very
prominent 10 official circles.
The gentleman, though no, young
mAn, Is great ca,ch," III. match
makers say. not only on If, own a.,
count, but because of hl, high position.
I'll" ladies who have Just laid as.lc
ihrir mournlng-Ani Il was the docpctt
mDuTnlng-aFo Attractive women. ono
younger than the other p.Flsp, uitc"n
wars younger. They are rot only al.
'EErtly" In personal appearance, bui
10th arc women Of fascinating manner.
They ar not rich, but are too comfort.
ably OF - make mrrccnaFy maEriaFr
Tho sentiment Of love Noull hardly con-
troll either Of them, Tor that Il VITA
thclr past nut thclr ambition i Tor
position and IN" power that goes with IL.
The only temptation To y second mar
ElaE- wouid be- - regain their old place
Arl power. The NidoNcr and III"
widows are At all the notable dinners.
NJ; the three az tho same dinner. bat
IA" ladies a. siicrHai'.. For Instance.
the gentleman and one Of the Ladies Arr
guests ~ dinner. Then III" 81 nile
man and the other lady arr guests a.
another dinner. There il nothing Tx"
dinner u bring GU, tho list Of mon
and women In attractive qualities,
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

TEXAS PONY PRACTICE.


it, Performance by school thiiirsn In
the Lone star state.
Dishonest college students are much
addicted 20 tho use Of ponies" lint
these ponies" arc TRANSACTIONS of the
classics, which the boys stoa!thlly con
suit, instead of getting out their lessons
by hard work. Pony practice by the
schoOIchl!irrn ~ tho Southwest u more
literai--a good deal more honorable. A
correspondent of the New York World
says; Al Manor. Tex, In that Spare
Is sottlcd country along the In" # Tbs
Houston and Texas Central rlllwny'
came - ! lnrpc wood co.orcd building
surrounded by caravan Of ho-scs.
counted upward of r.:;y, ~: ,aiI!od and
each hitchcd 10 t-rc. livery thins
about the house va. 4, siill as death.
''it must H. funeral, said.
suilcnly the srone changed. tn"
door, Of ia" building burst open and out
broke more than hfty sahool-chIllscn.
School, OUT they shouted, and . ear
AVIAN of children scrambled for the
hor-cs.
In moment the youngsters hal
ulountcd and weru riIin. h.ltor akcli4f
hNfN INV PEtA4h'H ~ AfaAa AANANAsAils1F
seemed To scent the froilc End kicked
up th.iF heels as they galloPcd homo
with the srhool-'hiiir-n. With ihcir
d.Hncr-pasls juggling on the poum"l, Of
tho Rai.'-s and thclr dresses an,
jackets ~s,.ns In The Wind ihcy looked
LAX" a mai cas1,an - liclruins.
''iio~ lar did you Gomez I asked =
lli,le tot Nho sat behind his sister Un =
.proa;Tl mustang,
II tam do,,i way tum-"
"why. ho', come six uiles," later
rupt-i hl, sister. Jimmy j. only i've
year, Old. lie doesn't know hoW far he
dDT. come"
II liv. eight miles, " sald l!ttio Load
fannEeruy on a dancing hr1ncho, ''tu'
] can Fl,lr It In an hour, aud have done
It Ia ihlr;y riinGtp-' Then hr squared
his hoFs" tlll he lcapcI away over the
tH.lFis.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

m" latcst pctticoa, Ia straight from
Paris and is untrimmcd. 1t l. simply n
wcll-shapcl skirt that looks as II 1t
wcrc made of leopard skin, hu. 1t g. in
reality brOcadcd silk representing the
Ska Of the wild beast. 1t * pleasantly
warm TO scar and has barbaric look
icl'-htfal to tho smar, girl who likes
to imTginr that she can have n sweet
heart bray2 enough to go out and kill
wild lrimals, the skins OF Yhich she
may use 10 keep her pretty self warm.
Wumrn to-day are iust az fond OF think
Ing that men are bravo and capable oi
manly sports as they used to he sure OF
It before the dude, the monoclc and the
absiutho cocktail wcro in vogue.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06
roSToFpCE BULLETIN.

i,nwlin. mail leaves Monday. Wednesday nutl
rrilny ut : u. m. Arrives Tuesday. Thur.
day and saturday NJ Gp. M.
Gnltd River mail leaves Mcckcr daily. except
Sunday. ut isSI u. IN. Arrives daily. except
sunday, ut Ga.l =. NJ.
IinnP-iy nni white River mail leaves Mcckcr
every Monday mud Thursday ut u. M.
Arrives every "Wednesday nnd saturday Mt
Gp.m.
Money oricr and registry department open
from sn III. tot ~. M.
ro-tonicc open on sundays FROM to 10 Il. m.
AMI from Il to- y. M.
Cu,UI.t.s :. ATTN. Postmaster.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06
WANDERING jews.


GHut 81 t9sr'h.
4, 4. ,cu,rL.i,I, that r,uIr r,.b,
sb,ul., H., ,i.. las. t,ir,b. ,uI am, a, i.I.
r..-p.-.. Via Iia..n. a lev by 49,.
s,..lop ,,y, th. ~ ,, I,,,..t gh-,,-,-
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From ttr ti,1r a., \l,r,,,Z.,,. ,I,,,.,,,-,-N
30 t.i..,,t.,v I,r,I,., 49,. i.,.,,, -.
,n.,, IN he r.r.. ,Ir.,p,,,y,I .'nrr,r
E-yrt. canaan ono. p,u,r. A..
Ii.hylsnIa. I.rT-I.. Cana, a ,i,f,,l a..
81 80, ~. ,,,,,tl :, - -
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06
ToADs IN unoress.
tn. S",ri Way tie ,'s,,s'. i.i-.i Oct. f:.i
ct S'r'i!s-s tS,-r.nE.

The s",vi Way tie Sf'.'- i.iTsI Oct. f..i
at N's'i's.s Covering.
II Is safe - say lot Few p.oplr hsT'
ever been fortunate enough - catch .
toad in ihc act u changing his akin. \
iaan who rruicsgC. - have lrcn an IN.
icrrst'd eyewitness - such G ,ran.ac.
ton describes the novel operation.
The tS..I pgvs,0i A!g elbows against
his sides downward. .N''"r fow sma-,
rubs Ills akin began &, hurst open along
his back, hat hc appeared To he uacun.
ccrnci. and kept on ruhLing until h,
had worked his ska into folds on his
sides aud hips.
Then. -rasp!ug ono hlad leg with hi,
iorclc.s. hc pulled ia" kin from the
leg ~ slick a. a man would remove y
pair OF pants, then stripped the Other
hind leg In the same way, Ito RsEt tool,
the cast-oH portion Of his cutlrlc and
pulled II forward hc,wccn his .rrrlog,
until he could catch t. in his mouth,
Whcrruppn ho forthwith began 10 Ewal.
low It: then by raising aad lowering hi,
head. swallowing a. tho head bent for
ward each time, he stripped OH the skin
underneath until IL came Ia HIS fur"lcrs
At this stage Of the curious proceed.
ings he graspcd one of the f5rulcgs with
the opposite paw, and rs much pulling
stripped OF the skin. changing hands
he stripped the other, ard Ly slight
motion OF the head. all thu time Ewll
lowing, hu drew 4, from tho neck and
swallowed thc whole. Tho entire on
Grafton occupied but few minutes.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

Nnus.. rEs.rS.F-i'nsi o,.r.--rs III
'Fic' Ne. !, ir-is iiisni bis,tir, No. 5. JA.,
Matter. bisirie; so. =, Adam stni,h.
iusiir.. 81 tho Paced. ". rinuc AMI ".
iAuri~.
t"nstabi~-n. y. '1uk.
c",. CHrrs-ju.'ir.'-ii. y. u,..s.
'rnsinii!r--J. II. Anick.
HAD pr-rSscr-sam Martin.
rirrNNCr-jn.iir--r.f .. King.
Junsiaiii,s-i. ". ii.rvrirk.
Head nsaTsooF-j. ". Itsiuii'firh.
WHITE iiivru-jas,Ic~-. ". Howard.
JuHsiai'i-=it, Hris'Hn.
itnai utrrs-cr=Gcurs- ". nilsN.
H,suuS=iu'ii0.r a. g. Einrr.
Cpu.'aiir-Iu-rph ~uHi"r.
Road ut'rccr-s q. SFnrts.
rIrEH wnrrr -Ius;i,t-Charir. smith.
cpnsistlys-wiiiiam carver.
HAL pNyFrcrf=H. Steel.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

John q. Whittier received $1,000
from the publishers Of the New York
Ledger in payment for his poem. "Thc
Captains Well" Mr.. Whittier, in
sending the poem, said that II was
probably tho last ho should write. In
thanking Bonner Brothors for tho ro.
Enumeration, he said the sum was all the
more welcome from tho fact that It
would enable him to perform certain
little charities he had In mind.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

Small Boy There's one thing IN the
Bible sis says she'd like to change.
impossible What can ii
lie my Young man
small Boy-lier age, sir, Detroit
Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

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The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

~ - - ~ ~
Both tho method and results when
Syrup Of Figs ia taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing Ia the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys.
Liver Gnd Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn eneetually. di-pels colds, head,
aches aud ievers aHl cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Is the
only remedy Of is kind ever pro-
dGecd, pleasing % the taste and ac'
eepiahlo 10 the stomach, pronp, In
~ action and truly beneficial In its
ELECTS, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many esee!leut. qualities commend it
TO I'll and have made it the mos.
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for salc in zoe
ana IL bottles by all leading drug
giss. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any ono who
wishes to Try It. Do not aecep: any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SXRUp co.
sis IEascisco. CT.
tossftif. ~. NJ. iofc. ~
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

Sirangcr-N hat is that blue cloud
that hangs over the railroad station
every morning2
Hrsident-Oh. that's caused by the
mcu who miss the transit gets very
3rlphugpns sometimes.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

WHITE RIVER sTocK.GEow.ns Asso
CITATION.
President. lien PREV
Nicc-prraii"ni. \. u. CritrhlnW
Secretary. L.. :. tiupm1cid
. Treasurer, Ac. Nuuitnr
Executive Conmiiicc-w. n. Cun.r. John II.
sRidllnriou sud l.. flcmninr.
The Meeker herald., 1890-09-06

.aur'.sa iH Trr uHv'tn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-22
aApr1srs MEET AT BOSTON.
s.,anteenth Annual Session OF the
Mercer Association.


Mercer Association.
posroS. GA. Oct. 2l.-The seventeenth
.,,oI session of the Mercer Association
.onyened in the Boston Baptist church on
wednesday, Oct Is. The Introductory
ION was preached at II o'clock a. m. by
Paw T. A. White of Boston, his subject
ling 1.-THE People Of God" Inc attend
sTcs was large from the beginning. The
Salsgates and visitors were given carte
$500 10 the town, its houses and homes.
1inner was served on the ground each day.
The association was called TO order at 2
l,.Ioet and was organized by electing Hon.
Yobn q. Mccall of Quitman moderator,
D. " J. Williams of Thomasville
l-sistant and Rev. W. A Pardee and VIM.
CAMDEN as clerks. The association is
oomnosed of churches from portions of
Tnopas. Colquitt, Lowndes and Clinch
o6nnties. and all of Brooks county.
There were present twenty ministers rep
resenting forty-four churches, with men,
hsrshiD Of about 1900. The reports from
he various committees and churches show
q nrosperitv and zeal worthy SO noble a
corse An increased membership, a larger
and more regular attendance on divine
Services and a greater number of Sunday
schools and scholars were reported. The
committee on finance reported 81 600
THE TEMPERANCE COMMITTEE.
The report Of the temperance committee,
while brief, was strong and pointed. Teh
60 timent of the association seems to be
that il is better to secure legislation to
make a state temperance (prohibition) law
and submit the same to the people for rati-
fcation, than to try to enact local option
laws. Very strong and persistent influence
will probably be brought to bear on the
With fhia nhia0t hA
farmer element is largely IN the majority
there. AID they generally are prohibi-
tiOnsts.
A move to establish fund for the sup
mort of INDECENT ministers within the bounds
Of the association was set on foot. 1t met
the hearty support of those present and was
warmly Endorsed.
THE REPORT ON MISSIONS.
The report on missions was warmly ap-
nroved bv the association. AS was that also
of the Sunday school committee.
The devotional exercises were a promi-
nent feature of the occasion, and some very
fine sermon, were preached, notably, those
by Rev. Dr. Hatcher of Atlanta, Rev. Mr..
Ragsdale Of Quitman, and Rev. Mr.. Mccall
of Macon, VINO is the financial agent of
Mercer University. The entire session was
characterized by great harmony and unity
Of purpose.
The Methodist church was placed at the
disposal of the association during its ses-
sion TO T., as antlcipa led, the Baptist church
uld not hold the large crowds assembled.
The association adjourned Friday after
adopting resolutions of thanks for, and
appreciation of courtesies AID Inequalities
extended, and selecting Hickory Head
church in Brooks county as the place of the
next meeting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-22
PUNTA GORDA PoINTE RS.
Two Important Lawsuits-Drowne
in Squat.

Two Important Law5uits-Drowned
in squall.
PUNTA GoRDA, FLA, Oct. 21.-Orangss
are being put on the market and some early
shipments are being arranged. There will
be great shortage in this seasons crop and
it will be so per cent. smaller than last
year.
A general development association has
been organized. Its object will be the bust
ness and social development of the town.
4 schooner line has been established to
run from Punta Gorda TO Key West, ship
ping 1--we cattle The shipments will be
about 20 cattle week.
THE PHOSPHATE BOOM.
The secretary of state reports twenty
seven phosphate companies chartered, rep
RESENT capital of $11.000,000. New
discoveries are co tinually being made and
new companies being formed. It looks as
though within year the shipments through
boca Grande will equal 100000 tons per
month.
A LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER DROWNED.
William Elliott, keeper of the Boca
Grande light house, was drowned last
thursday evening. He and DIR. Thome s.
son were on their way from Punta Gorda
10 the light Louise in a small boat and were
sVfuck by squall 30 heavythat they could
not weather it. Dr.. Thomasson held OF to a
piece OF timber and was picked up nearly
exhausted five hours later by passing
oost The body has not been found.
A VICTORY FOR THE TOWN.
The town of Punta Gorda seems to have
won everything at last in its suits. The
supreme court holds on appeal that the
legality OF corporation cannot be called
INTO question by bill of Injunction. the
complainant having his remedy bv quo
"arranto. Since the rem iition of this de-
ciSl the complainants have applied ard
neen denied the quo warranto remedv. as
the 1acts and positions taken are untena lie.
RAILROAD SUIT.
The great suit of Carey, Wales. Cbiplev
ana Their associates against the Florida
southern railroad occupied most of the tine
OF the last county court 1t involves the
litle to thousands Of acres of land. Although
lhe ma ter did not come to a final CO ciu-
son, most OF the rulings were favorable to
company,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-22
VEL Z KA WAITS.
an Actlve Political Campaign-Wha
oranges Are Brin1ino

OAAS4SaA Odnpa1Rn-W nat
oranges Are Bringing.
"ELAKA, FLA, Oct. 21.-A very active
campaign Is going in this county. GOOD
speakers are visiting all places and consid-
|eraole enthusiasm is shown, though it is an
|cn year. The Australian system of voting
H ABOUT equal to an educational test. as one
| ms 70 be able to READ to know where to put
|sne right ticket, and five boxes to
Pee as many different tickets will
H. @pG pr 10 do away with many votes. AS
Hls an came from one side, it is calculated
&c , Inc democrats will win. They have a
ooo plurality, if every voter on each side
asts Ills ballot. If Gen. Bullock is returned
cong: ess it will be proof that he was un-
YuSuy deprived of his seat.
COMING BACK TO WINTER.
many people are returning from the
of.n, and, to judge by reports, Florida is
ZOO state as one need live in, The
b ,;ll are for big rush to this state
nv winter. The weather is delightful.
many oranges are being sent forward
H. they are too green. Buyers are in the
a'e, aud as they pay cash they can have
bin ,rult shipped when they please No
pulehts are being consigned. Many
ryers are paying 50 per box on the wharf
aailroad. This about equals 81 IS On the
bo :. some new buildings are going up and
'o"n Is Improving gradually.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-22
PROPOSALS WANTED.


TINTED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
~ CHARLEsroE, 5. c., Oct. IL, 1890 Sealed
proposals IN triplicate TO be opened at ~ noon,
November Is. 1890, will be received at this office
for supplying and depositing about $4,000 tons
of rip-rap stone ON the jetties at Charleston, s.
q. The attention of the bidders is invited to the
acts Of Congress approved February 26. 1855,
and February %, 1897, Vol %, page S32. and
Vol "a page 414 Statutes at Large For all
necessary information apply 20 FREDERIC
V. ABBOT, Captain of Engineers
LIMITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
~ CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct. II, 1890. Sealed
proposals in riplcate to be opened at 10 noon,
on November 49, 1890 will he received at this
office, for supplying and depositing about 900
tons of rip-rap stone ON The South Jetty at
Charleston, =. C. The attention of bidders IN
invited TO the Acts Of Congress approved Feb
ruary Goth, 1855 and February 23d, 1887, vol. Is,
page 932, and vol "a, page 4l4, Statutes at Large.
tor all necessary information Apply to FRED
ERIC V. ABBOT, Captain OF Engineers
United STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
~ CHARLESTON. s. c., Oct 20, 1890. Sealed
proposals In triplicate to be opened at ~ noon,
on Nov. 90 1890, v Ill be received at this Office,
for dredging about 100000 cubic yards of ma.
teral between the jetties at Charleston, s o.
The attention of bidders Is invited TO the acts
of congress approved Feb. 20. 1885, and Feb -,
1857. Vol b. page 332, and Vol. "a, page 4i4,
Statutes at Large. For all necessary lnforma-
ton apply to FREDERIC V. ABBOT. Captain
Corps of Engineers U. s. A.