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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
THE MIDDLE GEORGIA ROAD.
The Seaboard Company to Discuss
It's Prospects.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Seahoard company, which runs the
Middle Georgia and Atlantic railway. will
be held here tomorrow. The directors
will make a statement to the stockholders
of the condition of the property and the
prospects OF the near future.
Mr.. j. p. Williams, president of the
Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railroad,
says that the road is doing a splendid
business in the territory along its line. 1t
is now in possession of the Milledgeville
and Eatonton Railroad. running between
those two points. which was formerly
leased by the Central Railroad. This
gives it over fifty miles of line.
A lively little fight has been waged at
Milledgeville between the Georgia rail
road and the Central railroad as to which
should secure the business of the Middle
Georgia and Atlantic. The Georgia rail
road has been successful so far The
Middle Georgia and Atlantic runs into
the Georgia railroad depot. and has found
1t very convenient to exchange its bust
ness with that line. The Middle Geor-
gll ana Atlantic IS said to have cleared
5000 above expenses last month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
FROST COMES THIS TIME.
Indie atoms Last Night That 1t Would
Strike This Section.

The indications last night were that
this section would have pretty lively
frost this morning. The forecast for Sa-
vannah and vicinity states: Generally
fair, cooler Monday morning, with frost;
northeast winds"
In fact the indications from the weather
bureau were that the frost would be
pretty general, and that it would extend
over the Carolinas, Georgia, the interior
of extreme Northern Florida and Eastern
Alabama. Light frOsts were reported
this morning at Raleigh, n. c., and Mont
gomery Ala, and killing frosts at Yazoo
City, Miss.
Fair weather also prevails or did up to
last night throughout the cotton belt,
and if it continues, this makes the condi-
tions most favorable for frost. The cool
wave last night was central in Indiana,
and the barometer was highesti in extreme
Southern Florida. The maximum tenn
perature here yesterday was So and the
minimum So, the mean temperature be-
ing co. or A. below the normal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
TO MARK THE STREETS.
A New Naming System Invented by
Mr.. Carmichael.


Supt. w. p. Carmichael, of the city
drainage department, has invented a new
method of indicating the names of the
streets, much superior to that at present
in use of posting signs at the street
corners. Mr. Carmichael's device con-
sists of an iron plate about inches
square to be i'm bedded in the sidewalk at
each street corner with the names of two
streets cOrnering at the point at which
the plate IS placed, il large raised letters.
crossing each other at right angles in the
same direction as do the streets.
Mr.. Carmichael has placed four of these
plates on the four corners of Bull and
BrOugntOn streets, where they will at
tract the attention of the public
The utility of the device is apparent at
once. 1t is by far the simplest and most
satisfactory thing of the kind that has
yet oeCn invented.
Not half OF the street corners OF Savau-
nah have signs 10 indicate the names Of
the streets, and in probably half the in
stances where there are signs they are so
defaced and indisiinct as 70 he illerible
Strangers, and even residents Of the CITY
are frequently at loss TO know the names
OF the streets
Mir. Carmichael's idea solves the ques-
ton. aud the city may order q large mum
Der of his signs al once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
THE ELKs' BENEFIT.
"After the Ball'' To-night's Attraction
at the Theater.

The Elks' benefit will take place to-
night Theater goers are familiar with
after the Ball'' and Bob Graham
There is no necessity to speak of either,
except to announce the fact that they
will be in Savannah tonight. The sale
of seats by the Elks has
been large. Nearly every reserve
seat in the lower part of the house
has been taken. A few have been held
until to-day, for those who were unable to
get them before.
The benefit is the first the Savannah
Lodge of Elks has ever given, and its
purpose, as well as the character of the
show, commend it to the patronage of
theater-goers. The company will arrive
by the Atlanta train this morning. and
will be shown around the city to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

The hull of vessel was towed into
Southport, at the mouth of the Cape Fear
river several days ago. The name of the
vessel could not be identified at the time
Capt. Watts, of the schooner Jennie S.
Hall, now at Wilmington, was master Of
the schooner L. A. Burnham at one time.
He has examined the derelict hull and
says it is the L. A. Burnham. The vessel
sailed from this port ON Aug 20 with
cargo of lumber for Portland. She
encountered the hurricane of Aug. "a
and nothing had been heard of the vessel
or crew, until the capsized hull was
identified at Southport. Capt Simmons
and the crew are supposed to have been
drowned as nothing has been heard
from them, and it is two months since the
storm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

The annual report of the railroad com
mission has been submitted to the gov
ernor. 1t sets forth that the railroads
have felt worse than any one else the
financial depression, and says the five
years of prosperous times preceding 1891
stimulated railway construction to an an
normal extent in Georgia, which has
caused the railroad mileage to increase
faster than the population and tonnage.
which has stimulated competition and re-
duced the rates as well as the revenues.
The commission says the railroad prob
lem in its last analysis is the rate prob
lem, and then goes on 10 give history of
the rates. The commissioners think the
condition of the roads in Georgia will
compare favorably with those of anv
state south of the Ohio river. The ex-
press companies are reported as having
very few complaints made against them
and the same is said of telegraph com
panics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
Charged With Larceny After Trust.

j. 2. heene, a young white man, was
arrested and taken to the barracks BY
L. Murkeus last night on the charge Of
larceny. hccue had been clerkinr for
Murkens, VINO keeps a small grocery in
Iamavrdw. He was charged by NIurkens
with appropriating some money while in
his employ.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
TO SERVE OUT THEIR TERMS.
Col. Lester Says no Changes viii Be
Made for The Present.

Col. Lester Says no Changes viii Be
Made for The Present.
Hon. Rufus E. Lester who has been at
tending court in Bulloch county, will re-
turn to Washington this week
Col. Lester had nothing to say about
the prospective action of the Senate in de-
claring for unconditional repeal of the
Sherman silver law, when called upon by
q MORNING News reporter. He said the
prospect is that the present incumbents
of the postOfiice and custom house will be
allowed 10 remain until the expiration of
their terms Of Office, as the policy of the
administration does not appear to be to
make changes until the appointees
have served out their full term of Office.
Collector Johnson's term expires early
next year, but Postmaster Doyle has a
full Year yet to serve ii he is allowed to
serve his full term. Col. Lester acknowl-
edged That he was supporting his friend,
Capt. Wheaton, for the collectOrship but
he did not say that he regarded his APP
polntment as certain by any means.
Col Lester is delivered from one great
annoyance of many democratic congress
men. The country postmasterships in his
district are nearly ali filed by democrats.
There were few changes made by the Har-
rlSOn administration in the country post
oLhces in this district the reason chiefly be-
ing that IN the majority of instances there
were no competent republicans to fill
the offices in the country neighborhoods.
Many of the democratic postmasters who
were appointed during Mr.. Cle7eand's
first term are still in Office Some of the
postmasters who We're appointed as dem
ouratS have since become third party
men, but their change of faith has not af-
fected their capabillty and few complaints
have been made against them. They will
probably be allowed to serve out their
terms of Office when democrats will be
appointed TO succeed them, royided there
are democratic applicants for the posi-
tiOnS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

473,550 members of the Lutheran church
for the whole world
DR.. Schaeffer will preach his ami
versary sermon on next Sunday, he hav-
ing completed the first year of his pasto-
rate in Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
Have You Snnn liz

That large, new, handsome, elegant aud
convenient refrigerator which is used 10
keep the delicacies OF the season in.
Take look 90 u and its appeu iIg con
TENS 90 me Gaiety III Br0ughJ0n.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

The schooner j. E. duBignon, Capt
Turner, arrived yesterday from Balti-
more, with guanO for the agent of the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western railway. The
vessel was consigned to George Harriss
& Co.. and is chartered to take a cargo Of
lumber 10 a northern port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

Honor to whom honor is due Mellin's
Food received the highest award which
was IN the power OF the commissioners &
the world S fair TO bes.ow-a medal ami
"a diplOma.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

The British steamship Avalon, Capt.
Cox, arrived at this port yesterday. she
is from Shields, via Newfoundland and
New York. At the latter port she dis
charged part of her cargo of sulphate of
iron, and the remaining part is for the
Commercial Guano Company, of this city.
The ship is consigned to j. f. Minis Il
Co, and is chartered to load with cotton
for Liverpool.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

a Drive in Hats
At IS cents and Sl.l9, reduced from 81 30
and 500, arc on sale at Kohlcr's. l4O
Broughton street Big values in children
hats and suits.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

1t is rumored that the South Carolina
railroad will not be sold. as was at first
intended, on Dec. u 1t is said also
that some of the second mortgage bond
holders are the people who have made
the motion for delay, and that the first
mortgage bOndholders would probably
acquiesce in a Dostponement of the sale.
The explanation is probably TO be found in
the fact that the Sc ond mortgage interests
would probably be the purchasers in the
case of sale, and these gentlemen are
not over anxious to see the road on the
block with the money market in its pres
ent condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

For 1880 at Kohler's, 40 Broughtor
street. are superior 10 those offered else
where for $40 Arrived SATURDAY q nei
lol Of boys aad mems Etou skull
caps. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Items Gathered Here and There
Among the Shipping.

The schooner Jennie Thomas, Capt
Young, arrived yesterday from Baltimore
She has a cargo consisting of oil, for the
Tidewater Oil Company, and coal for d.
r. Thomas. The vessel is consigned to
Joseph A. Roberts & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

For insomnia take BrOmo-Seltzer
Before retiring Trial bottle zoe.
Also cures disordered stomach.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
RAIL AND oRossT1E.

There is a rumor current IN the state
with regard to a very decided change be-
ing made by the Georgia railroad. Little
credence, however, is given to it, 1t is
to the effect that the Georgia railroad is
going to change its line so as to run
through Athens to Atlanta in order to re-
tain in part at least that patronage which
they lost between Atlanta and Athens
when the Georgia, Carolina and Northern
road was completed, it being a direct
route between those points. This would
make the man line of the Georgia rail-
road run off from Union Point to Athens
and from there in direct line to Stone
Mountain. 1t is hardly possible, how
ever, that the patronage which would
thus be gained could warrant the road in
any such venture, and so far as known no
credence whatever is given to the report.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
JAMES L. sHEEHAN DEAD.
His Death the Result of An Accident
Two Years Ago.

James L. Sheehan died yesterday at
his mothers residence in this city
About two years ago, while in the ser
vice OF the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway, Mr.. Sheehan sprained his
ankle, which, although everything was
Done by the 5cs medical skill in New
York as well a5 IN this city, eventually
resulted IN the ampuJatiOn of the foot
Alter the operation, which was per-
formed 10 this city in 1859, Mr.. Sbeehan
improved in health, until the sinews con-
lrdcied. wnCu alter several months suf-
terlng he passed away At the time ne
mad TO i've up work, he held the RESPONSE
Die position OF stenoFra pher and tyne
writer 40 the Cen raj railroad The de-
ce4s-u was D years Of age. aud was "A
youu2 man OF goo- habits. and duliW!
son TO q devoted mother. Lis funeral will
take place Tins afternoon at3:3O O'Clock.
Special Sale Sanitary Underwear
~ 500 ami s3 suit at KoAler's. 40
bi9Iel ,on street. Oar 80 cent Ncriuo
uh4eranirts and drawers are extra
otoinury values. New ass0rmeu. OF
Sl"aFea's clothing arrived to.day-ud.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30
EKceptlonal Yalues La pnnlnann snitn

e~~-N'FNANA"A AAAtn Al - AbAuehn suits
rom s. 20 $50 are now Offering a.
kOh .er's li0 BrOugh on street Biz line
81 cneyiots. yicuuas and fancy worsgeds
70 select from. I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-30

DR.. Schaeffer gave the following figures
of the present strength of the Lutheran
church:
In Europe, $4,000 ministers, 81. 600
churches. 10000, 5000 members; in A STA,
$50 ministers, 175 churches, 10000 mem
bers; in Africa, $50 ministers, 27O
10 ministers, 4l0 churches, 13S, 900 mem
bersr in SouthsAmerica. 90 ministers. 80
churches. 10000 members; In North
America. Greenland and West Indies.
$500 ministers, 10000 churches and 1000
600 members; making a grand total Of
M,3i5 ministers, As, 945 churches and 3d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Committees have been appointed in
Fairfax to make arrangements for the
fair to be held at the Courthouse this
fall.
Superintendent Kemper to-day fin
ished the annual examinations of the
colored public school teachers. Fifteen
applied.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to William Rob-
erts aud Florence V. Cook, of Alexan-
dria, and to Edward G. Poindexter and
Hannah L, Thompson, both of Rich
mond.
The merchants of Georgetown are
again preparing to fight vigorously the
bill introduced in Congress this week
authorizing the Mount Vernon Railway
Company TO construct bridge over the
Potomac river. They assert that it will
utterly ruin the river trade of George
town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

SOWING WILD OATs.-A young man
from Fairfax county came here yester,
day for the purpose, he said, of buying
paint. He purchased bottle ofwhisky
first, however, and after having be-
come exhilarated from drawing the
cork too often, concluded to take in"
all the designations of the city before he
transacted the business which brought
him from his rural retreat. He wend-
ed his way to the northeastern section
OF the city and was soon ensconced in a
House in the Whitechapel quarter. He
had not been there long before he had
spent his last nickel, and being charged
by the proprietress with disorderly con-
duct, Officer Davis was called in and
the victim locked up. This morning
the Fairfaxian, with a detected mien
and downcast eyes, was made to face
Mayor Strauss. The prisoner made a
clean breast of his adventures, pleaded
for mercy and promised never to be
caught in such q fix again. The Mayor
released him upon the promise that he
would 90 home Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18
PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Henry Green is at

alldullCSltN.
Miss Lille Klaus and sister enter
tanned a number of their friends at their
uucle's residence in Alexandria county
last Tuesday evening. An elaborate
spread was prepared by the hostess,
Mrs. Whaley, and very pleasant even
ing was spent by all present.
The Fredericksburg Lance says Miss
Lillian Colbert is visiting the family of
ex-Mayor Downham, of Alexandria,
and Miss Carrie L. keene left yester-
day to visit Washington, Alexandria
and Loudoun county. She will attend
camp meeting at Middleburg, where
her brother, Rev. I'd. Keene, has charge
of the young peoples department.
Mr.. M. Makeley, of Edenton, N. c.,
is visiting her mother in this city.
Mr.. r. W. Joyce and Mr.. ]. B. Field
have returned from a trip to the
Worlds fair, returning via Niagara Falls
and Watkins Glen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

THE NIGHT Soil QUESTION AGAIN.
Onte crowd Of people, including
many OF the young of both sexes, as
sembIed on the fair grounds, upper
King street, last night TO listen TO
concert given by the vendors of pat
ent medicine. As is usual on such an
occasion, after the concert had drawn
the crowd the sellers of the medicine
mounted platform and began to ex-
toll the merits of the preparation. The
night up to that time had been sultry,
what little breeze there was coming
from the south. -Eolus, however, in
his fckelness, suddenly changed his
quarters into the northwest and sent
several zephrys across the neigh
boring commons and into the grounds.
In their transit they passed over quar-
ter which had been recently used for
the same base purpose as was the Val
lev of Gehenna in the olden time. Elk
CARNATIONS Of disgust from the multi
tude came thick and fast. Some pre-
tended it was the medicine which was
offending the olfactories of the members
Of the crowd, and all sorts of guys and
criticisms followed at the expense OF
the sellers. Most of those who had
been attracted to the spot by the con,
cert soon concluded they had enough
aud wendell their ways to more con
genial quarters and in short time tn'
disciples of Hippocrates had the tlelt
to themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

IDENTIFIED.-Edward Miller, who
was arrested in this city on Wednesday
night, charged with stealing watch
Som Thos. Murray, and who it was
Suisse ueutly ascertained was wanted
IN Prince Georges county, Nd, on the
charge of stealing two horses and a
wagon, was to-day fully identified by
Hugh Herman, of that county, as the
man who stole his team. Herman
came here this morning with an officer
from Washington and took Miller back
TO that city. Herman had offered re-
ward of $50 for the capture of the thief
aud the recovery of his property, but ms
the property was recovered in Wash
ington before the thief was captured in
his city, the officers making the arrest
here will, it is said, only receive q
small portion Of the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

There is nothing new to say of the whole
sale markets to-day. We again report low
prices for Flour, with the demand confined 10
near wants of retail houses Wheat is very
Quiet but steady; sales 50 to 63, latter for
prime d ry.millipg lancaster, other sorts SIS to
5sas To condition Of samples offered. Corn.
easy at 81 to So for white, 40 to so for mixed
and yellow. Rye 43 to Al. Oats 80 to S5,,
latter for white, Eggs, Butter, Potatoes and
all kinds Of produce and provisions sell more
readily st guotatiops. and receipts are report
ed small. Melons and Fruits are dull. Hay
is lower. Milifeed is firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

oTEuGA BY 4 TRAIN.-Dr. w. r.
Purvis had very narrow escape from
being crippled or probably Killed at
the local depot shortly before one
o'clock to-day. AS the train which
leaves Washington at 1901 arrived
at the depot in this city DR.. Purvis, who,
was seated in his buggy, started to
drive across the track at the intersec-
ton of Cameron aud Fayette streets.
He had reached the track when he
Jaw the engine almost upon him.
kealizing his Situation, he lost no time
in jumping from the buggy which a
SECOND or two later was completely de +.
molished by the locomotive. The
horse escaped injury. DR.. Purvis in
jumping fell to the ground and had his
clothes torn and hat ruined. Apart
from severe shock he sustained no
serious injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business continues quiet and there is little
or no change in monetary affairs, though the
feeling is that better times are near at hand,
The continued low price of grain has de-
pressing effect on the farmers and makes
money. particularly tight" with them. In
New York yesterday money on cali was easy,
ranging from 9 to 4, last loan at 2 and clos.
ing offered at e Prime mercantile paper Sa
u per cent. In Baltimore the banks extend
cd accommodations to their customers, and in
outside collateral loans there were no evil
dences of acute disturbance on the part of the
lenders, while the street demand was light
and the supply was closely held. Instances
where premium was exacted for currency &C.
CARED, but they were few, and some high
rates on loans were heard of. But the bank
discount rate to customers remained at 6 per
CENT and the banks held together as pric.
teal unit in support of the legitimate demands
OF the local trading community. In State Sc
curitics the sales were $11 900 Virginia GEN.
fury 2-3s at 1913 and 40. Other local shares
are quiet.
New YORK. Aug 1S.-Neither the selling
nor the buying were of important proportions
on the Stock Exchange to-day but simply re-
Elected the operations of half.dozen or so
professionals and declines followed. Toward
l 1 o'clock the heavy arrivals Of gold and the
further large enga se:nents reported checked
the decline and gave the market little dllip.
At II o'clock the market was quiet and
| steady
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

baltimore, Aug, 1S-Flour dull and un-
chal gel. Wheat steady; Nc 2 red spot 65 q
COS; the month 65ls,a65la; Sept 66asa
66Ei Oct 691sa6Sat Dec73 t.a7312 steam
er No 2 red 634a63is milling wheat by
sample 65a66. Corn easier; mixed spot and
the month 46k.l46al; SEPT ,i6.4a47: Oct
AZ lea41a4 year 45;i4 white corn by sample
5Oa51; yellow do 49a50. Oats quiet and
st ady; No2 white Western 34a35; No =
IN xed do 3fa32 Rye quiet; No 2 53lsa54.
Hay very dull good to choice timothy S16 80
to SIT 10. Provisions quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

!, POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and warm.
:, There was but one case before Mayor
StsaQss this morning-tbat of young
Ia who had drank too much and
VINO mad become disorderiy. He was
dismissed W. upon promise;to leave the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Aug IL
There is little doing in the grain market and
prices remain about the same as those of last
week, but country produce is rather higher.
We quote: Flour 50 00a4 % for fine to
patent roller: Wheat 5Sa62 Corn 46a49;
Rye 45a5O; Oats 30a32 Butter 1922 Eggs
11al2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Aug 17.-Cat-
tle-Texans S1.75a330, native cows S1a
2S5 per 100 lbs. Hogs condition of the
market not given; rough and common hogs
$4.60a4 so, packers and mixed S'5a5.3O,
prime heavy and butchers weights S5.4Oa
565, light $5.G0a6.10 per 100 lbs Sheep
natives $3a4. Westerns S2.6Oa3.1O per 100
lbs. Lambs S3a5 per 100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-18

s, some Of the Washington suffragists
the 9gitatlng the question of organizing
ene District of Columbia, outside con-
sssesslonal territory, into State and
"elsnoing admission to the Union.