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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
WOOD TO BE DEVELOPED.
The Palmetto to be One OF the scutk's
Nest Valuable ProductE

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Mr.. c. B. Warrand. through an interview
( with whom the MORNING NEwssome weeks
/ ago printed an interesting article on the
| uses Of the palmetto. has gwen a good deal
/ Of time ard study to the tree and to some
Of the uses to which IL may be put. He
says:
1--WE have in the four states Of Georgia.
Florida. Alabama and South Carolina at
least 10000 acres of this growth of saw
palmetto. It is a shrub which creeps along
the ground, sending Dumberless roots into
the soil as it grows, rendering it almost in
destructble Annual forest fires burn tbs
leaves and their stems. hut do not affect the
plant In less than six months new and
luxurious growth covers the ground, often
so densely that it is impossible to walk
or ride through the thickets, which will vary
from two to eight feet in hight. The
yield is abundant, on the average a ton to
every two or three acres wheu cured. 1t
requires but ordinary care in partly drying
and baling."
The soil on which the palmetto grows is,
as a rule, a pure white SAID without any
clay sub-soil. IL is indigenous and very
hardy, unaffected by either droughts or
floods, and on account of its astringsnt and
acid taste is not eaten by animals. 1t is an
evergreen ard can be harvested
all the year at small cost by
inferior labor. It needs no care or
cultivation. Il is evidently one Of the
cheapest. as well as one OF the most abund-
ant sources of supply the south possesses.
While oak, hemlock and sumach are all but
worthless when the tannin is extracted,
there Is in the residue of palmetto a very
valuable fiber which, il properly prepared,
will compare fayorably ia color and texture
With jute, and is equal in strength to hemp.
The fiber is not iRfiammable. Upon analy-
sis OF boiling hot extract made from pal
metto, it was found to contain l2 20-100 Of
fannie acid. An extract made at a tenn
perature of 1867 to 1852 T. the percentage
Of fannie acid will be realty increased, as
the majority OF the gums of the palmetto
are only soluble in boiling water. Mr.
Warrand estimates that a ton Of leaves will
yield about $50 pounds of sabaline, Of a
density Of CO. measure, which will contain
by far more tsnnic acid than either oak or
hemlock or even sumach.
The yield Of fiber is about !, 200 pounds
per ton, which is well adapted for bagging
to cover cotton, for making burlaps, binder
tWine, cordage, mattings and innumerable
other textile products of the coarser sort.
Besides this fiber there Is a certain amount
OF fine refuse fiber, which is a coed paper
stock, making paper as strong as MANILA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
TO MOVE THE POSTOFFICE
INSPECTOR SroDDARD FAvORS
THE WHITFIELD BUILDING.

A Recommendation for a Change
Likely to be Made to the Postomce
Observation-Disclosures Men Think
the Move VIII be a Good One-The
Present Postofice Quarters Wholly
inadequate.
Inspector Stoddard of the postofiee de-
partment has been spending q day or two
in the city looking into the matter Of
changing the postoffice from the present
site on Bay strest TO the Whitfield building.
In company with Postmaster Doyle, In
spector Stod3ard visited the leading bust
hess men to get their views on the subject
The majority favored q change to the
Whitfield building, and few OF those who
opposed 1t gave anything but personal
reasons.
The inspector himself considers the pres
ent quarters entirely too amped and un-
desirable, and It is probable that he will
Immediately report to tie department in
favor Of accepting the Whitfield until the
new government building is completed.
He does not anticipate this for at least
three years.
Inspector Stoddard, in leaving the pest
Office by the back way night before last,
missed his footing on the narrow stairway
injured, and when be arose and brushed
himself fl he raid he felt satisfied then that
he would not favor continuance in the pres
ent quarters, and hum orously added: "The
postofiice department wants to give the
people of Savannah an Office where they
will not have to climb up to get In and fall
down to get out"
A party standing near Ivy suggested that
the office DO removed to the cellar Of the
present building. Inspector Stoddard re-
piled:
II understand that when business was
carried on there before people were almost
compelled TO swim to the boxes on rainy
days to get their mail"
1t is highly probable that the inspectors
report win be adopted by the postoffice
department. and that Savannah will have
at an early day a postoffics convenient in
every way to handle the rapidly increasing
business Of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
TEE MILITARY ENoAMpMENr.
Savannah Soldiers Interested in Its
Location by the Advisory Board.

Savannah Soldiers Interested in Its
Location by the Advisory Board.
The Savannah military is deeply interest
ed in toe location Of the site for the next
state encampment. The bids will close
FEB. 81. when the adjutant general will
proceed to select the site.
The resolutions adopted by the military
advisory board IN Atlanta call for a state
ment of all the facts by localities bidding
for the site. 1t Is not improbable that Ma
con will get the encampment, as a strong
effort is being made TO have it located
there.
The board will particularly consider the
healthfulness Of the proposed site and sur
roundings, the water facilities for purposes
of cooking, drinking, ablution and santa
tlon, the dimensions and character Of tho
grounds for the location Of tents permanent
hospital, quartermaster, commissary, and
other necessary structures, including Il rifle
range and for the movements of troops for
purposes Of drills and ceremonial parades
The bids must show with as much acour-
racy as possible the cost to the state for the
site, and the expense Of use annually. From
toe bids so sui mitted the board viii make a
selection In accordance with the statute
after personal inspection of the most avail
able sites by the advisory board, or a COM
mites from it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
THE oHIoANs COMING.

They VIII Arrive From Florida To-
morrow and Spend the Day Here.
A telegram from M. w. L. Glessner, who
is IN charge Of the party of Ohioans who are
making tour Of Georgia aud are now in
Florida, states that the party will arrive
here tomorrow morning and will spend the
day here visiting the various points Of lu-
terest in and about the city.
There are twenty-four In the party.
They viii spend to-day in Jacksonville and
ST. Augustine, leaving Jacksonville to-
night. The visitors have been making a
tour OF inspection through Middle Georgia.
They were entertained ut Macon and have
received attention wherever they have
been.
ARRANGEMENTS viii be MADE to-day to
give them proper reception on their ar
rival here and to show them the city. The
matter will be laid before the mayor this
morning With the request for cooperation
or the railroads and steamship companies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
TEE LATE RABBI HARRIS.

he Was Formerly Minister to the
Miokva Israel Congregation.
The announcement in yesterdays MORN
ING News Of the sudden death of Rabbi
A. Harris, in Richmond, Va, caused con-
siderable regret among the Hebrew popula-
tion OF Savannah, 60 whom the dead clergy
man was well and favorably known.
Rabbi Harris was for number of wears
IN charge OF the Mickva Israel congreg cation
of this city. In 1877 he received a call to
Richmond, where he has been continually
in service since. He was about SIS years of
age, and man Of robust cons
stitution. About FIVE years ago he
married Richmond lady. The
dead rabbi was man of great learning and
an eloquent pulpit orator He was in Sd
vaunah, last April, for several days and as
sisted at the marriage of Alderman Herman
Myers and Miss Deitsh. 1t is probable
that Mickva Israel congregation will take
official action on his death in few days
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
AT TIE THEATER.
Evans and Hoey in "a Parlor Match
To-nizhts Attraction.

Evans and Hoey in "a Parlor Match"
To-night's Attraction.
Evans and Hoey in "a Parlor Match"
will be the weeks opening attraction at the
theater tonight OF Evans and Hoey
nothing need be said. They are unques-
tionably the two best comedians OF their
class on the stage Mr.. Evans plays his old
part OF the bsok agent and Mr.. Hoey sticks
10 his character Of the tramp Both
characters fit the men as they fit
the characters - like glove "A
Parlor Me- ch" in the hands Of people with
out keen sense of the ludicrous and a
genius for expressing it, it would be the
veriest rubbish. But Evans and Hoey
make the dry bones live. Each is excellent
in his particular walk. The dryness of the
one is only equaled by the smooth, oily
humor Of the other. The taking incidental
features are the songs and dances OF the
Levey sisters; the musical contributions of
Old Hoss, the Sappho sarenade by three
symphonies in tight fitting black, the
military drill of the Olympia quartette,
and no end of operatic selections and popu-
lar choruses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
TO LOOK AT THE BELT LINE.
New York and Alabama Capitalists
to Visit Savannah To-day.

New York and Alabama Capitalists
to Visit Savannah To-day.
A party of New York and Alabama cap
italists is expected In Savannah to-day to
look over the Belt Line. The party has
been in Macon, looking over the electric
street railway there, with a view to pur-
chasing it. The party is composed of Sieg-
fried Steiner Of Steiner Bros, bankers Of
Birmingham, Ala; Alfred Gutwillig of
Gutwillig Bros. capitalists of New York,
and G. Ernst Of the banking firm Of NJ. L.
& G. Ernst Of New York They are &C.
companied by John b. Reid of Birming-
ham, who is considered an expert on the
values Of railroad property.
These gentlemen are said TO represent
millions Of capital. Steiner Brothers are
leading bankers OF Birmingham, and have
for years handled the bulk Of that city's
bonds. They also have a branch house in
New York. The Gutwilligs are mon Of very
large capital. having invested extensively
in late years in the south. The Ernst
Brothers are also moneyed men.
Mr.. John Rhea, representing the Nash
vile owners Of the Belt Line, will meet the
party here. After visiting Savannah the
party will 90 to New Orleans, where they
have Investments, and will then return to
New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
Dolls, Half Price. at silua,s.

A large stock of dressed and undressed
Bisque Jointed Dolls, Bisqus Kid Body Dolls,
Washable and Wax Dolls, which must. and
will be sold, if price is any inducements.
Early buyers will save money and get the
choice.
My sale at reduced prices to close out
retail stock still continues.
Silver plated ware very low. Rich Cut
Glassware ditto. Dinner Sets, Chamber
Sets, Tea Sets, moving lively. A good line
OF Pianos, Parlor and Hall Lamps. Table
Cutlery, Brass Goods, Bisque Figures. Art
Pottery, and everyday furnishings. A
large lot Of Toy Tea Sets Call early and
often. JAS. S. SILVA,
-Ad $40 Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
WILL MOVE TO NEW YORK.
Dol. Heines to Leave Savannah som
Time in March.

Dol. Heines to Leave Savannah Some
Time in March.
Col. H. s. Haines. vice president Of the
Plant system. is back from New York. He
said last night that his new position will
necessitate his removal to New York, where
he VIII be In better position to look after
the interests of the Plant roads. He will
remain In Savannah until the latter part of
March, and will then 90 to New York.
Col. Haines said that the system is in the
best financial condition. At present the
management is not contemplating any new
projects.
he thinks the present firm of Chisholm,
Erwin q duBignon will be continued as
general counsel of the system, and
that none OF its members will have
to go to New York, as all
legal business can be attended to from SaS
vannah, as has been done for some years.
Col. Haines said he will also continue as
general manager for the present, as no pro-
vision to the contrary has yet been made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
MURRAY MUST STAY AIS TIME

Gov Northen Refuses to Interfere
With His sentence.
Gov. Northen has refused to pardon
Thomas J. Murray, who was sent to the
penitentiary from Chatham county for
larceny some time ago. His sentence was
five years. Murray's wife has been work
ing constantly. securing signatures to the
application for his pardon. Being without
legal advice, the peution Is hardly what
would be termed STRONG one"-there was
no system in the effort to get signatures,
and the paper is signed promiscuously-bu5
1t is an eloquent witness of the wife's devo-
ton.
Gov. Northen promised to do what he
could, and the case was Investigated. Sat
urday, by direction of the governor, Secre-
tary Tip Harrison wrote Mrs Murray in
forming her that the governor was COM
PEELED to refuse to interfere with the sem
tence of the court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
THE ST PArRIoK's CauRcH FA1R

To Open Tonight IN the Church Base.
ment-The Fairs Objects.
A ten-days' fair for the benefit of st.
Patricks church will be opened to- night at
2 O'Clock in the church basement There
viii be four tables besides the supper table,
and different kinds of amusements will be
in progress. A great many valu-
able articles have been donated.
ana the promoters OF the
fair expect to realize q neat sum of money.
which will be devoted TO paying off the
church debt. Two gold watches are to tie
voted for, one to the most popular CITY
drummer and the ether to the most popular
young lady of the parish. Several candi-
dates are out for both articles, and their
friends are working hard,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
CUT OFF BY Tag ST oRM.
Telegraph Communication North
Washington Euspended.

Telegraph Communication North of
Washington Suspended
A heavy storm in the north almost to
tally cut of telegraphic communication
north and west of Washington last
night No Associated Press mat
ter was received from points beyond
Washington and commercial business was
received subject to delay and will be laid
over in Washington until the lines are re-
opened.
The signal bureau reports were meager,
owing to the. wires being down. and the full
extent OF the storm is yet unknown.
The storm is the one which swept up from
the southwest and passed over Savannah
Saturday. The signals displayed here Sat-
urday and Saturday night were lowered
Yesterday. The weather here yester-
day and last night was cool
and clear. The blow which began Saturday
morning and lasted most Of the day and
night subsidized early yesterday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26

The importations into this country during
1890 show 80, 130 cases Of G. H. Mumm &
Co.'s Extra Dry, bslng an increase of 81 900
cases over the previous year, evidencing the
high appreciation in which this wine is held
for its excellent quality. 1t is recommended
by the most eminent physicians in this
country for its purity, small amount of alco-
bol and wholesomenesS, while for dry
champagne, sc. Il. Mumm & Co.'s Extra
Dry" is considered by connoisseurs as unsur-
passed. --AG.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
OFFICE OF ]. s. RosAMoND & Co., /
ISIS. Lippman BIOS. Sapannah, G..

Messrs. LippmGn Bros, Savannah, Ga:
MISUNDERSTANDING in San Antonio, Tex.
last spring, saw your advertisement P. P. P
(Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium in the
paper for the cure of rheumatism, and thought
Z would Try bottle. FINDING such great re-
LET from it, on my return home had nv drug
gist, Mr.. John Mcclellan, to order me a supply.
After taking think ten bottles have not mad
pain or ache since. Previous to that | suffered
for twenty five C25) years and could not get the
least benefit until l tried P. P P and, there
fore. take pleasure in recommending it to those
sufering.-Ad. ]. S. RosAMoND.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
A RECORD HARD TO BEAT.

a Cow Gives Firth to Two Calves
Within Twenty-six Days.
The Georgia Infirmsry is in possession of
a cow with record that will be hard to
beat. Jan. the cow gave birth to a calf.
and since then has been giving milk
freely. One of the colored attaches
of the infirmary. on going into
the stable yesterday morning, was quite
surprised TO find another newborn calf of
the same species. about a size larger than the
former one. The case is rather a peculiar
one, from the fact that twenty-six DAYS
elapsed between the births of the calves
The latest arrival is as active as his older
brother, aud the hospital authorities feel
proud of their COW.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
WINTER RESORTS.
SUWANNEE SULPHER SPRINGS.
Resort and SanItarium.
SIJWANNEE ETA

dry bluff, overlooking the Suwannee River, with
Its beautiful scenery. The unique Coquina
Rock Main Buildings, surrounded by the COM
Portable cottages, supplied with hot and cold
a Winter and Summer Resort many advantages
that can only be appreciated by visit. Per-
fectly free from malaria, atmosphere dry and
pleasant, tempered by the southwest breeze OF
the Gulf. The remedial virtues OF the water for
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Liver
Complaints, are too well known to be expatiated
upon. Write for pamphlet with testimonials
and circular with rates.
S. II. PECK. Suwannee, Fla
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
CITY BREVITIES.

DeKalb Lodge No. Q, l. o. o. F., meets
tonight
Regular meeting of Calanthe Lodge No.
20, K. P. tonight.
The University club will meet tonight in
Odd Fellows hall. DR.. III. L. Boyd will de-
liver an address
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
WEDDINGS.

Wedding invitations and cards printed or en-
graved at the shortest notice and in the latest
tyles. We carry an extensive and well selected
stock of fine papers, envelopes aud cards es-
peciaily for such orders. Samples sent on ap-
pication. MORNING News Printing House
Savannah, Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
County officials to be Sworn In

The county commissioners will hold a
special meeting this morning at IL o'clock.
at which the newly elected county officers
will be sworn into office Several constables
will also have the oath of office administered
to them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
AT REST IN LAUREL GROVE
Funeral of the Late Mrs. Alethes
Munford.

Funeral OF the Late Mrs. Alethes
Munford.
The funeral of Mrs. X. d. Munford took
place yesterday at 1890 o'clock from her
residence, No. - Huntingdon street, and
was largely attended by the friends of the
dead lady. Rev. DR.. Dripps of the Indo-
pendent Presbyterian church performed
the services at the house, and the ven
cradle DR.. Arson read the burial
services at the grave in Laurel Grove. The
floral offerings were numerous and OF hand
rome designs. The lnterment was at
Laure Grove. The pall-beayers we're L. A.
Wakeman, Joseph Clay, w. L. Wakelee,
K. 5. Anderson, b. L. Owens and NJ. c.
Kollock,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
B'Nai Birth Jacob Congregation.

y A'eRE II 4V4 utIOOU OOA4BEc8dLIUu,
At meeting of the congregation B'nni
Birth Jacob held yesterday the following
officers we're elected for the ensuing year:
Presidential. Haym.
Vice President-J. White.
Secretary-H. Gapel.
Board of Trustees-S. Krouskoff, A.
Samuels, M. Brown, ]. Lehwald and w.
Rart1et
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
1ohc. Pound To.morrow.

Pure Candy, think of it, and to look for
each days cut prices in special notices.
Undesirable Combs Csc. Heidt's Celebrated
Cough Drops 10c. box; try ne.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26

PRINCESS LOUISE, Marchioness Of Lorne, paid
her late master in art, Sir Edgar Boehm. the
graceful tribute of attending his funeral in per-
son. Her royal highness. who was dressed in
deep mourning, was seated on the south side
of The nave of the cathedral close to the
daughters of Sir Edgar, during the service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
Funeral of Miss Sullivan.

Miss Sarah s. Sullivan, who died last
Thursday. was buried in Bonaventure yes
terday afternoon. The funeral was a large
one, and the floral offerings were inany and
beautiful
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26

Fathers buy it, Mothers prize II, and the child
zen take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Your only safety is in acting promptly, " IL
you suffer pam buy Salvation Oil quick-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
THE RIVER AND HARsoR.

Happenings Along the Wharves and
Among the Shipping
The British bark Ossuna, which sailed
Saturday for London, anchored outside of
the bar, ard Capt. Mckay, commander OF
the vessel, returned TO the city i'll, and is
now at the hospital. There are two other
vessels belonging TO the owners of the
Ossuna in port loading, and it ia very
probable that one OF the captains win take
her across.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26

Abbot's East India Corn Paint removes
quickly all corns, hunions and warts without
pRin.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26

Tybee is a delightful place to spend a
pleasant winter day. Make up party and
go down.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
LUDDEN q BATES s.
----EF--.-

You think of buying a fine Piano
and do not feel that you can az
ford to pay the price of a Chieksr.
ing, we earnestly ask your atten.
tion to the new styIa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-26
MASON & HAMLIN.

This instrument is in every
frst-class; has a beautiful svrn
pathetic quality of tone; a FIRST
rate action; plenty of power. and
mechanically is as well construct.4
as possible. In addition to this il
has the now celebrated P,t.nt
iStfTnger, giving it certain adyant
ages possessed by no other Piano
We are selling these instruments ..
a very moderate price, and on essv
installments. See them
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-27

sisting her; I'm going to expose all her
Vaccinations aud leave her nowherel Come
on, Flo, begin all your hocus-pocus, 1 will
only give you half an hour from first to last,
so you must have your wits about you
He sits down and puts a chair by his side,
to induce Cis to take it.
But she shakes her head.
If you are really bent upon it," she SAYS,
81 shall go away until you've done, It's
silly of me, but have the 'creeps' whenever
this sort Of thing goes on. Let me go, Jack,
dear, " coaxingly, for he has got hold of her
hand, ''and call me when it is over"
So he lets her go reluctantly, and is
sorry that he has agreed to waste a
good half hour on such rubbish, and
Cis fits ont of the room and Flo
settles herself to business She represses at
once Jacks weak jokes and badinage.
There's time for all things" she SAYS,
rather crustily, for this is her last and hot
test hobby. ''If you really want to investi-
gate the matter, you must be serious now;
it will take three times as long if you keep
on talking nonsense"
This last argument tells; he is far more
anxious to have it over and to get Cis back
again, than to sit "table-turning" as he
calls it; so he submits to the preliminary
silent waiting and so forth, until the we'll
krown ''raps" begin to be distinctly
audible.
DO you hear?" inquiries Flo, tri-
umphantly.
''I distinctly hear your knuckles tapping,