The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-01
THINGS TALKED ABOUT.

Senior Don Luis Marinas de Lavazzi,
formerly Spanish consul at this port, and
who has been acting consul of Spain in New
Orleans. has been transferred back to Bala-
more, whence he was called in the early
part Of the year to take charge OF the
consulate at New Orleans. Senior Marinas
will arrive in Savannah Saturday.
and will spend a few days here
with friends on his way north. Senior
Martnas has an interesting history.
He is the son Of Spanish military officer,
who died in Africa while in the service of
his country, and was born In San Cruz de
Tenerife and the Canary Islands in 1851.
Prior to entering the consular service Senior
Marinas spent several years in the depart
ment of foreign affairs, perfecting himself
in diplomatic affairs, and IN 1880 was ap-
pointed to a vice consulship in Brazil, South
America. He subsequently, held consular
positions In Venezuela, China, San Domin-
go. Savannah and Key West, and a few
years ago was appointed to the consulate at
Baltimore. Last February be was trans
ferred temporarily to New Orleans, frat
class consulate. The Spanish consulate in New
Orleans, situated at the very gates of the
patriotic and rebsllious Cuba, has always
been an important post In the consular rep
reservations of his infant majesty of Spain.
Senior Marinas has seen q great deal Of the
world. and was equal to the emergency. He
at once became. quite popular with the
Spanish colony, recently succeeded in rais-
ing subscription of about $4,000 for the
relief of the food sufferers OF Camargo and
Almeria In Spain. He is the
proud wearer of several decora-
lions conferred upon him in recognition of
his patriotism and meritorious service.
Senior Marinas will be succeeded by Senior
Don Nicanor Lopez Chacon, at present
consul of Spain In Vera Cruz, Mexico.
Friday will not be observed as Arbor day
by the schools, as it is not considered ad-
visable to break in upon the term with an
| other holiday.
In order to have Congress street asphalted
Mr.. B. II. Levy not only paid the assess
ment on his own property but also that of
several other property owners on the street,
who would not sign for the pavement il
they had to spend any money. The street
was paved, and the result was Congress
street has held its own as business thor
oughfare. Not only is Mr.. Levy reaping
the reward of this liberality, but every bust
ness house on the street is also daily bene-
| flted by 1t.
The house-drainage question should not
be lost sight Of by council. The commits
sion appointed to look into that all-impor-
tant work have no time to lose. II the
house drains were down a large sum of
money could have been saved which was
first spent in putting in long lines of sewer
to carry off the surface water that will
accumulate on Bull street when the asphalt
is put down.
| 1t fairly makes the mouths OF those who
own stylish tenements water to think OF
what grand drive Bull street will be be-
fore the winter is over.
The resignation of Mr.. Percy r. Pyne
from the presidency Of the National City
Bank of New York was announced
prematurely about a month or two
ago. 1t appears, however, that il
was only anticipating q certainty, al
Mr.. PYne resigned last week, and Mr.
James Stillman, of the firm of Stillman &
Woodward, cotton importers, was elected
to the vacancy. Mr.. Pyne Is we'll known
in business circles in this city and, like his
father-in-law, the late Moses Taylor, al
ways ready to help legitimate enterprises in
the south.