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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-04
DISASTROUS FIRE AT CHICAGO.
siegel, Cooper & Co. Burned Out and
Others Damaged.

Others Damaged.
CHICAGO. Aug 4-Siegel, Cooper &.Co.'s
mammoth dry goods store at the corner of
Adams and state streets was DESTROYED by
fire yesterday morning. On the State
street side a few bare walls stand ready to
fall at any moment The Adams street
front fell after the iron interior structure
had been melted and fallen away. The
entire block is in ruins. Only the almost
superhuman efforts of the fire department
saved the buildings on the jackson street
fronts, and but for the narrow alley in the
rear of Siegea, Cooper q Co.'S building
James II. Walkers great store could not
have been saved.
Lucky 1t Began Early.
The fire broke out a little before S
O'Clock, and but twenty-five or so persons
were in the, building at the time. If it
had occurred two or three hours later
when the whole store was full of purchas-
ers and employees there - scarcely a doubt
that a holocaust would have resulted
The flames started in the engine room
Two men were caught on the fourth floor
and had narrow escape, descending by
hanging to sign and dropping on to q
balcony. Other buildings seriously dam
aged were those of James H. Walker and
the Leader both dry goods establish
ments.
The List of Losses.
Following is the list of losses, mostly
covered by insurance: Aggregate on build
lngs, S225, 900: Siegel, Cooper & Co, $780,
600; John Berry, $1,000; James H Walker
Il Co, sl00,0o0: c. Hennecke & Co., SIS
600; Baird 81 Underhill Portrait company,
5000; John A. Bryant, $40, 600; Exchange
for Women's work, $1,000; The Leader"
sl25, 900; John followed. $1,000; Royal
European hotel 81 900; total. 1894 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-04

The rosy freshness, and velyety soft.
ness OF the skin is varisbly obtained by
those who use Pezzoni's Complexion
powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-04

consequences. Other speakers were Rev
Henrietta Moore and NJ. J. Tanning. The
encampment will continue during the
week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
FLOODED BY RAINS.

Ponds of Water Stand on the Low
lands and in Some of tho Streets.
The recent heavy rains have flooded some
portions of the country around Savannah.
The immense fall of water, with one exoep-
ton, the greatest known in Savannah in
the last twenty years, has left ponds wherever
there was a hollow or undrained low
ground. If no rain falls to-day the most of
the surface water, however, will have dis
appeared. No i'll effects are anticipated
In fact, the heavy downpours have WASHED
the surface of the ground and have carried
of IT'S impurities
The storm of day before yesterday did
considerable damage in the city to the
streets and sewers. The Abercorn street
sewer went In, and the streets in the eastern
and western portions of the city are
considerably washed in places. On West
Broad street, between Waldburg and New
Houston streets, is pond nearly covering
the street railway tracks. On numerous
other streets the water stands several inches
deep.
There has been comparatively little dam
age yet in the country, though it is ex-
pected that damage win be reported in the
next day or two.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
TALKS WITH PIANO BUYERS
No. 8.

D.
If you have happened to read any -.
these informal talks" we have no dorSte
you are convinced by this time that II ~
rather unsafe to risk the investment of sav1
eral hundred dollars in a piano witbo'..
knowing all about the instrument, or wiz
out confidence III the reputation Of ~
house you buy from. We have shown VIC
how easy it is for the careless or iSnorsrt
dealer to obtain large price for verv ~
ferior piano, because of the general iono-
ance of buyers in regard to what co1s,i
tutes fine tone quality and good mechanicaI
cons ructlon.
But there is another way in which manv
buyers lose their money, even when tbayy,
get fairly good instruments. ASy
Stop and think a momentl Hava ,o,.
any real idea as TO the true value Of
planos It's money! market udlltes Ns
course you have not. Are you aware tbot
the prices printed in the manufaoturaraS
catalogues are generally fictitious9 Ana
do you know that hardly two dealers s.S.
the same price for the same class Of instrn4
mentsa u
Stop aud think what temptation for a..
dealer to trade upon yorr Ignorance r.
you are not oluse, shrewd buyer how aa,1
to add from S25 TO $50 to the fair seIing
price! Would you be any the wiserl Ne
Not until you found that your sharp. voIi
posted neighbor had bought a piano IN
every respect like yours for fifty dollars
less than you paid. How would You fasl
under such circumstances ''
Twenty years ago-at the beginning ~
the business of the L. & B. s. NJ. Fl. II was
decided that, make or break, live or die
survive or perish, the house would have hns
ONE PRICE to every customer, and this
rule has never been departed from.
There are not, we believe, three otbsr
houses in the trade that do business on tbis
principle. 1t is a difficult plan to adhera 10
but so unvarying is our belief In its nro'
priety that it is often found necessary n
refund overcharges made by inexperienced
agents of the house-and to break with
others who become over Jealous in iuoreaS-
ing profits in this manner.
Rest assured of one thing. II you buy a
piano from us you will pay us fair profit
and you will buy as low as can the best in.
formed purchaser.
LUDDEN & BATES SOUTHERN Music
HOUSE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
oAPr. BLUFFS SUIT FAILS.

He Does Not Get His Commission for
Selling the TSbee Road.
Capt. Henry Blun's suit against the Sa-
vannah and Atlantic railway for S6,250
commission which he claimed for negotia-
ting the sale Of the railway to the Central
railroad was thrown out Of the city court
yesterday by Judge Harden.
After the jury had been impaueled and
Capt. Blun's testimony bad been heard "A
motion for a non-suit was made by the rail-
way attorneys, Garrard & Meldrim, on the
ground that the plaintiff had failed to make
out a case OF claim The motion was resisted
by Col George Mercer, but Judge Harden,
in few words, granted the non-suit and
discharged the jury. 1t is probable that
Capt. Blum will appeal to the supreme
court.
The case was one of the most novel aud
interesting ever brought into court. When
the directors and bondholders OF the Savan-
nah and Atlantic concluded to dispose OF
the road it was decided to offer the Rich
mond Terminal or other railroad corpora
tons a controlling interest for the indorse
ment of the $3.50. 200 of first mortgage pei
cent. bonds, and further Endorsement oil
$50, 900 of second mortgage bonds to bt
issued to the bondholders to repay them fol
the expenditures upon the rolling stock, the
purchasers to take full charge of the road.
A resolution was presented by Capt Blur
appointing himself a committee OF one x
negotiate the sale and act for the company
There was no reference in the resolution tC
a commission, nor was anything said upor
that subject in the meeting Capt. Blur
opened negotiations with the Central au
thorities upon the proposed basis, but they
refused to take simply a controlling inter
est, not wanting to buy the railway upoI
such conditions. Several conferences were
held without result. Finally, after Capt
Blum had gone north, an agreement wa
made between President Alexan
der of the Central and tn
Savannah and Atlantic director
by which the Central received the entir
stock of the railway, becoming its real own
ers in return for the Endorsement Of $3.50, 00
Of per cent. bonds, and $4,000 Of a furthe
issue.
Capt. Blum endeavored at the time TO col
lect the commission from the Central, b.
failed, President Alexander not being abb
to discern any reason for paying him any
thing When she presented his bill TO tn
directors they were at first surprised anC
afterward amused. They never placed tn
road in the hands of Capt. Blum for sale as
broker, but supposed he was acting in b
capacity as a director and bondhoider.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
A COLLISION ON THE RIVER,

The Schooner Norman Smashes Into
the Planters Rice Mill e evator.
The schooner Norman collided with the
elevator of the Planters rice lniL yesterday.
The Norman had just been taken in tow
by the tug Jacob Paulsen from the lumber
wharf of the Central railroad preparatory
to going direct to sea. She was towed out
OF her berth stern first by the
tug, which went alongside. When abreast
of the Planters mill elevator the tug let her
90 SO as to swing her around. that she might
go anead. There was food tide, and the
hawser parte |, causing the Norman's stern
10 sheer into the wharf, having been given
such an impetus that, notwithstanding her
anchor was dropped and about fifteen
fathoms of chain paid out to haul her up,
her stern crashed into the elevator of the
rice mill, tearing away the wood work, etc.
and damaging it to the extent of 5000. The
Norman's hoat was smashed all TO smith
Greens, and she had her spauker boom car
ried away. The accident will DELAY the
vessels departure some few DAYS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30

stances and facts in arriving at their deci-
sion.
Mayor McDonough made statement that
he had fined Winter under the evidence
which had been submitted to the council
AS to the technical point of time he did not
consider that a material question: as five
minutes is as bad as five hours, and If it was
allowed to go on things would soon
be as they we're before.
Alderman Bailey offered the following
resolution
That in view Of the fact of the contradictory
evidence in the Winter case, and the general
good character Of the gentleman charged as to
his previous record In obeyng the Sunday laws,
the decision OF the mayor be sustained and the
fine be reduced TO S25.
Alderman Myers offered substitute that
Winter be acquitted, saying that he be-
neved that there was considerable doubt as
TO his guilt.
ALDERMAN HAINEs' MOTION.
Alderman Haiues seconded the substitute.
He said that he is always in favor of enforc-
ing the laws and sustaining the mayor and
police force, but in the Winter case the evil
dence was of such contradictory character
that be would have to vote to acqult him,
as reasonable doubt of guilt existed in his
mind.
Mayor McDonough said that he wanted
to be distinctly understood that if he made
a mistake he was willing to be corrected.
He had been put in his position for one thing
above all others, and that was to put stop
to the selling OF whisky on Sunday. II the
law allowed the sale Of whisky or anything
else on Sunday he had no objection, but al
long as 1t was other wise he will endeavor to
enforce it. There was no material difference
in the evidence adduced at thu police court
and that before council. Mayor McDonough
said and that from this evidences, he felt
satisfied that Winters place was open and
didn't believe he had made mistake.
Alderman Bailey withdrew his resolution,
and the yeas and nays were called for with
the following result
YEAs-Aldermeu Bailey Harmon, Mcclure
Myers, Reid, Cam and Haines
NAYs-Alderman O'Brien.
After the announcement of the vote Win
ter stepped up to the council table to make
speech, but several aldermen objected and
Mayor McDonough refused to allow him to
DrOCeed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
THE LAST OF TIE SEASON.

The @. L.. A. and Centrals to Decide
the Championship Saturday.
The last and deciding game of the city
amateur base ball league will be played at
the Bolton street park Saturday afternoon
between the C. L. A. and Centrals. Both
clubs have won the same number of games
and the championship game will be holly
contested. The c. l.. A. will put up the
same team which gave the Sacred Heart
Cadets of Augusta such a drubhing last
Saturday, and the CenJrals will have their
| strongest team in the field
| The Y. NJ. C. A. will be tailenders In the
league, as it has not won game since the
| opening of the season. The team was good
one, but somehow seemed to play in hard
! luck
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
THE TOLL GATE TO STAY AWHILE

judge Falligant Practically Directs a
Verdict for the Shell Road Co.
The second trial of the city's case against
the Vernon Shell Road Company to compel
the removal of its toll gate beyond Estill
avenue, and its fences along the road where
they obstruct streets, resulted yesterday in
a verdict for the shell road COMPANY.
Under the charge of Judge Falligant
there was no other course for the jury TO
pursue except find for the Vernon company.
1t was practically directed verdict. The
jury In the first trial remained out nearly a
day and night, and although given similar
charge to that of yesterdays jury, returned
O verdict for the city.
City Attorney Adams will at once take
the case to the supreme court
Some OF the jurors stated after the trial
that II there had Deen any chance to have
found for the city they would have done
SO, but under the charge from the court
they were compelled to do other wise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
MELONS MOVING SLOWLY NOW.
The Season Practically Ended for This
Year.

The Season Practically Ended for This
Year.
Assistant Superintendent Aveilhe Of the
Savannah, Florida and Western railroad,
and his force of train dispatchers and tele-
graph operators, who have been stationed
at Thomasville during the watermelon sea-
son, will return to Savannah Saturday
night
The watermelon season is practically
ended, and the shipments are very small
now compared with those of ten days ago.
| The Savannah, Florida and Western has
handled over 1000 cars this season. The
demand for melons has ceased In nearly all
of the northern and western markets, but
advIces have been received this week that
melons were still selling well in St. Louis.
Watermelons are plentiful in Savannah,
and the prices are way down. In fact, the
buyer can about make his own prices. II
he doesn't choose to pay Is cents for a
melon the dealer will take TO- and sometimes
he will take il the buyer will not pay any
more.
In fact, the melon business is overdone
here as elsewhere. a carload of large
Kolb Gems from Florida, consigned
10 commission house here.
was refused yesterday, because
the freight charge was SIS. The melons
will besold for freight Two carloads Of
very tine melons were alctIoned off at the
Savannah, Florida aud Western depot the
other day to defray freight charges aud
only brought $50 for both cars.
The commission men are dscouraging
shipments to Savannah Savannah IS O
poor market for tho Southwest Georgia
shipper, anyway. II is supplied almost en-
tirely at this season from the islands in this
county and along the coast. The
negroes on the islands grow the
melons in quantities, and bring them to
Savannah in boats and fats. Dozens of
boats loaded with melons can be seen I'M
loading along the wharvssya at all times of
the day. especially early in the morning.
These 4nelous are sold out by the dozen or
hundred to he corner groceries and mar
kets and small stores generally, especially
in the southern portion OF the city. some
OF these small establishments seem to carry
.rger stock Of melons than anything else,
and hpw they dispose of 30 many is a
mystery, r..
The colored population luxuriates in this
abundance of melons, and many of them
indulge IN melon for breakfast, dinner and
supper, and between meals. and before
gong 70 bed also. reels
SGYappah is estimated TO consume from
5,OOa1 to 10000 melons day at this season,
and the consumption is nearer the latter
fguro az present tnan the former, the coll
ored R9PHlation taking by5far the larger
portion. .. % fu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
TO PROTECT DUMB BRUTEs.
The S. P. C. Association Getting Res oy
for Business.

for Business.
A meeting of the Society for the RE
vention Of Cruelty TO animals was heid az
the Knights of Pythias hall last night. H.
Hornlein was appointed collector iOi 'He
.c.ety, and was authorized to colIeot ana
receipt for subscriptions to the society.
Mr. Hornlein stated that there are several
parties who have informed MN OF their
willingness u contribute from - W go
each to the society fJr us VOTE IA i0'ui Il
for the privilege of life memoershlp.
a summary Of the state and city ordl-
panoos for the prevention Of cruelty TO anil
,rais yvas submitted by member. The ex-
i go If city ordinance bearing upon
tbis s,,hisct will be information TO most Of
the citizens of Savannah, including the
mayor and aldermen. The laws are as FOL
lows: .
! 1916. Is as follows;
snv person in this state who shall torture.
I torment deprive Of necessary sustenance,
crually beat or mutilate or cause 10 be so tor
tured t0rmented or deprived OF necessary sus-
tenance cruelty beaten or mutllated any morse
or other animal. shall te guilty OF nlsde-
neanor, and for every such offense shall, upon
conviction thereof, be punished by flne not 10
exceed 81 600 Imprisonment not to exceed SIX
months; to work in a chain-gang on the pubic
works, not TO exceed twelve months and any
one or more Of these punishments may be or
dsred in the discretion OF the judge
The Savannah city ordinance, Dec. 20,
1S49, amended Sept 4, 1873, is as follows:
SECTION /. 1t shall not be lawful for any per
son or persons TO overload any animal or ami
mails of burden used in the city for the trans
portation of persons, goods, wares and mer-
chandise; nor to use, work or employ in any
manner any bruised, manned or lame beast OF
burden, or any other animal or animals; and
any person or persons violating this ordinance
s ali, on conviction thereof before the police
court Of Savannah, be subject and liable for
each and every such offense to a fine OF not
more than 800 and to Imprisonment for not eX-
ceedng thirty days, either or both at the dis
erection of the officer presiding in such police
court.
The above laws cover the following cases:
Driving horse or other animal with CALLED
neck or shoulder or other wounds; hogglng
or beating; driving lame, weak or intirm
animals transporting sheep. calves, game,
fowls or other poultry or animals while
bound by the legs or otherwise
1t is earnestly hoped that the trlf1ing in
convenience arising out Of proceedings TO
protect animals from the outrages Of cruel
persons Will not deter friends of humanity
from cooperating with the association in |
their efforts to promote its just and mercitul |
purposes.
Five thousand copies of these laws will be |
printed for distribution for the information |
If the public.
The next meeting Of the society will be |
held about Sept. IS, when an endeavor will |
be made to secure a large attendance. |
Many Of the members are out Of the city at |
present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
at The COURTS.

Gossip Picked Up Hero and There In
the Court Rooms.
Ths sealed verdict in the Collins damage
suit against the Central Railroad and Bank.
ing Company for $4,000, awarded the
plaintiff 81 900.
Bradley johnson Ccolored) was convicted
in the city court yesterday afternoon of
concealing case of contagious disease and
was sentenced to six months on the chain-
gang.
Thomas Morsely Coolored) pleaded guilty
to larency from the person and was sen
fenced to twelve months on the gang.
Judge Falligant yesterday granted an
order Incorporating the Chatham Furniture
Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
The BalI Street Mattar

SAVANNAH, GA, July %. Editor Morn
ing Ne,os: We are very glad to see from
the MORNING NEWS that movement has
been started by Alderman Bailey, looking
to the opening of Hall street through the
Park extension.
This would be great convenience to the
public. and very much appreciated by all
who have to ride about the city. We
heartily indorse the undertaking and trust
the street will be opened. MERCHANTS,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
THE DRAINAGE COMMISSION.

1t Is Composed of Three Alderm en-
and Three Citizsns
Mayor McDonough yesterday appointed
the drainage commission provided for by
an ordinance passed some months ago. The
commission consists of three aldermen and
three citizens, as follows: Aldermen Cam
Harmon and Harris, and J. j. Dale, David
Douglas and NJ. J. Solomons
The commission will have charge OF the
house drainage system, which, it is ex-
pected, will be inaugurated during the
coming winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
He WIN Nevar Hang.

Richard Coleman, one Of the Emanuel
county negroes brought to Chatham county
Jail several days age, charged with the MUIR
der of Jerry Early on May II last, has gone
TO answer for his crime at the highest court.
Coleman died yesterday in the jail of ty-
phoid fever. He was buried in the paupers'
ground by Undertaken Dixon. The negro
was quite sick when brought to the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
LOCAL PERSONAL.

J. S. Hall Of Charleston is a guest Of the
Pulaski.
d. A. Beckwith Of Jacksonville is at the
De Soto.
j. A. Turner Of Gainesville, Fla, is a
guest Of the Screven.
K. J. Peters Of Pell City, Ala, is regis
tered at tie Pulaski.
Miss Mamie Kelly Of Augusta Is visiting
Mrs. N. J. Barrett at lgj Charlton street.
+. +. Cr1Ly. representative Of the La
France Fire Engine Company Of Elmira. n.
Y. is stopping at the Pulaski He arrived
from Tampa last night en- route 20 Rich
moud.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
Knights of the Golden Eaele.

The knights of Golden Eagle Grand
Castle was given complimentary excur-
sion to Tybee yesterday. The uniformed
divisions went down in full dress. The
visiting members had a good time at the
beach. Most Of them came up to the city on
the late afternoon trains and left for home
last night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
WEALTH PILING UP FAST.
CHATHAM COUNTY S1,5oo,ooo
RICHER THAN LAST YEAR

The Tax Digest Puts the Valuation of
Taxable Property in the County at
$50 l6,647-A Million Dollars In
crease in Real Estate Valuations ia
tho Last Twelve Montrs-An In
crease of 100000 in Valuations
in Five Years.
The annual digest of Chatham county 5
taxable property, completed yesterday by
Tax Receiver J. r. Dillon. shows an in
crease 10 valuation of 81 ,49S, 767 over last
year.
The increase in the value Of lands outside
of the city was 1925. $50, and of city prop
erty $745, SS0-a total increase in realty val
uation of approximately 81 100000
The total valuation of all property in the
county is $50, AIS, 647 This is an increase Of
approximately 81 900 900 in the last five
years.
The values Of the various taxable proper
ties are put down in the digest as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
hot But No Rain.

There was no rain yesterday in Savan-
nah. The maximum temperature was 90
and the day was very warm. Very heavy
rains were reported from the Augusta,
Memphis and Little Rock districts, the
average being Augusta 1.36 inches, Little
Rock l. 43, and Memphis 1893.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
To the Public.
SAVANNAH BRANCH OFFICE,
RUTHERFORDTON LAND AND
INDUSTRIAL COMPANY,

2212 BULL STREET, July 90, 1891.
After Saturday. Aug. 1, the price Of the
Rutherfordton Land and Industrial Com
pany stock will be advanced to $50 per
share-par value SlOO-at which price it
will remain till Sept. l. Parties desiring to
avail themselves Of the present price of SIS
per share must close their contracts before
o'clock Saturday evening, Aug. l. The
company retains the privilege of withdraw
ing its stock from the market at any time
without further notice.
D. N. HITCHCOCK, President
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-30
WeddlnQa

Wedding invitations and cards printed or
engraved at the shortest notice and in the
aJesC styles. We carry an extensive and
well selected stock of fine papers, envelopes
and cards especially for such orders. Sam
pies sent on application. MORNING NKWs
Printing House, Savannah, Ga.