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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05

mo dull days for us" Is the battle cry
Of this leading clothing house, and how
true It is. Ali through the hot season
their magnificent store has been filled
With customers and goods have been sold
in immense quantities. The Levy plan is
to make busy days by inducing trade and
that It rucceeds is very patent. Just now
the house has on a sale Of spring and
early fall clothing at a discount Of nearly
30 per cent. from the regular prices. When
the low regular prices are considered this
offer Is remarkable one. For fall and
winter Messrs. Levy & Bro. have made
great preparations and they will exhibit
on their floors a stock OF clothing the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05

equal of which has never been seen south
of philadelphia The stores of B. H.
Levy & Bro. are as elegantly fitted up
and tastefully arranged as any in the
country. A ffrst-ciass Otis passenger ele-
vator connects the upper floors with the
main one. and makes shopping upstairs
as easy as on the street. Messrs. Levy
& Bro. were the first merchants to intro
duce a special discount for cash. and this
plan has been a great feature of the
house. Messrs B. H. and Henry Levy,
composing the firm, are well known to
everybody in Savannah and the surround
ing territory, and are held in the highest
esteem. 1t is a pleasure to do business
with these gentlemen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
j. w. TEEPLE.

One of the finest warerooms in the
south is that of Mr.. ]. w. Teeple, No 1893
and 1876 Broughton street The new store
is 60x9O feet and is filled from cellar to
roof with a stock equal to any in the
state. Mr.. Teeple deals in furniture, car
pets, stoves and house furnishing goods.
He makes a speciality of stoves, handling
the famous Jewell line, the highest grade
stove on the market. and fully guaran-
tees every stove sold. Shades, mating,
carpets and rugs are always in stock, and
are sold closer than elsewhere. Mr.. Tee
pie guarantees fair treatment, polite at
tention and thee lowest prices. His busi-
ness has grown to immense proportions,
and his customers are all satisfied.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
HOLLAND & MGLAsHAN.

The Forest City bicycle repair shop, of
which Messrs. Holland & McGlashan are
proprietors, is well known to every cyclist
in the city. Reliable repairs are the KIND
made at the Forest City shop. No hum
bug, but honest work is the Keynote OF
the establishment. The proprietors are
not amateurs, but experienced, skilled cy-
Gle machinists, who have devoted years
of study to the business and Know II IN
every detail. They also handle sporting
goods of all kinds, rent bicycles and re-
pair small machinery Patterns and
models are made and every job guaran-
teed. For good work take your wheel to
the Forest City shop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
THE CHATHAM BANK.

The Chatham Bank is one of the most
progressive banking concerns in. the
state. Its officers are aggressive and en-
ergetic, and are fully alive 10 the ad-
vantages to be derived by strict attention
to business. 1t has a capital of $4,000,
and reserve of $4,000. 1t buys and sells
exchange, handles collections on all
points, and receives deposits in the saw
ings department, on which it pays per
cent. interest. w. W. Chisholm, Esq, is
president, and Mr.. r. F. Burdell, cashier,
both Of whom are well known in banking
circles throughout the country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
SMITH BROS.

One of the best and liveliest wholesale
houses in this city is that of Smith Bros
Their trade extends over Georgia, South
Carolina, Florida and Alabama, and is
on the increase an the time. They han
die at wholesale only groceries, liquors
and tobacco, and supply them at the low
est market prices. Messrs. Smith Bros.
are sole agents for the renowned A. y.
C. Bohemian Beer st. Louis, and distrib-
uting agents for Hilson & Cos. popular
Footlight cigar. Their warehouses are
at No. 143 Bay and and Whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
ELLIS, YOUNG & CO., FACTORS IN
NAVAL STORES AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS.

The name of the firm mentioned above
is as well known as that of any in its line
of business, and handles a large portion
of the immense receipts of naval stores
which come to this city. The two senior
members, Messrs. c. s. Ellis and John r.
Young are prominent citizens The firm
makes advances on naval stores and sup
plies manufacturers with tools of every
description, and groceries. feed, etc. They
have their usual annual announcement in
the trade issue.
Messrs. Ellis, Young & Co. are agents
for 'Blounts Patent Detachable Barrel
Heads"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
J. GRADY g. SON

Is one Of the oldest and most reliable con-
Germs in the city. The business was es-
tablished more than sixty years ago, and
Mr.. Grady, Sr. has been connected with
it since 1851. The firm handles a general
line of groceries. provisions, hay, grain
etc. No house in Savannah enjoys a
higher reputation for strict business in
tegrity and fair and satisfactory dealings
Mr.. Grady has associated with him his
sons. Messrs James r. Grady, Jr., and
Robert A. Grady, who have been brought
up in the business and are young men Of
ability and energy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
MEN WHO LEAD IN TRADE.
Page

classes of people, fully fits him for the
management of his new and successful en-
terprise. HIS establishment is one of the
handsomest in the south and is made par
ticularly attractive by the variety of dis
play both in the show windows and on the
inside of the building
The class of goods handled by Mr.. Marks
are all standards of we'll earned reputa-
ton. His specialties, in ladies' evening
dress Shoes boys school shoes. and mems
hand welt shoes at $500, are among the
attractions.
The business policy of the establishment
is of the soundest and most reliable. 1t is
characterized by the directness of its
methods and the uniform standards of
dealing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK

This we'll known bank is the oldest IA
tional bank in Georgia. 1t has had long
and successful career. and to-day stands
in the front rank of the reliable and con-
sentative financial institutions of the
country. The Merchants National, as it
is known in business, has a large general
correspondence, and makes collections in
any part of the world. It's capital is $780,
900 and its surplus $4,000. Its officers are.
S. p. Hamilton, Esq, president; Col w.
w. Gordon of Messrs, W. w. Gordon &
Co, vice presidents and William w. Rog-
ers, Esq, cashier. All of these gentle
men are well known to business men OF
this city, and also throughout the coun-
try.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
A. s. NICHOLS.

The above named gentleman deals ex-
tensively in all kinds of footwear Mich
ols' shoes have been known for years to
possess every good quality; they wear
well, look well and are sold very cheap.
Mr.. Nichols knows all about the shoe bus
mess and with ample capital, strict per-
sonal attention and co -lteous treatment
to all, he has built up one of the largest
concerns in the city. Just at this time
Mr.. Nichols can supply merchants with
special sizes, at exceedingly low figures.
His purchases have been very heavy, and
he offers great inducements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
FRETwELL 4 NICHOLS.

The largest stationery and paper house
in Georgia is that owned by the above firm
and located at Bay and Bull streets. Ev-
cry article in the great line of stationery
is always in stock, and paper of every de-
scription is carried in abundance. Messrs
Fretwell & Nichols are both gentlemen Of
experience and ability and have earned in
the commercial world a high reputation
They also run a large printing office in
connection with their other business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
d. Y. DANoY & CHAPLIN,

Cotton factors and commission merchants,
are as heretofore ready to handle all bus
mess sent them, in their usual prompt and
careful manner. Probably no concern in
the city is in better shape to serve their
customers. Messrs. Dancy & Chaplin are
both expert judges of cotton and give per-
sonal attention to every detail, thereby
assuring the most satisfactory results.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
j. M,LAUGHLIN & son

Do a general auction business and are al
ways enabled to secure for their clients
the highest possible cash values They
give. decentralization to all business, ar
range sales and conduct them so as to
realize the largest amounts. See the card
in this issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
HUNTER, PEARCE a. BATTEY, COT
TON AND NAVAL STORES, AND
GROCERs.

This firm has been doing business under
its present name for five years. but they
are the successors to the old and widely
known house of Baldwin & Co. The firm
carries on a large naval stores and cotton
business, and also wholesale grocery,
opened last February. which Is growing
rapidly All the members OF the firm have
had years of mercantile training and give
their close personal attention to the va
rious details OF their extensive business.
Savannah has no house that is more reli-
able than that Of Hunter, Pearce & Battey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
JAMES f, BUTLER.

Do you want painting of any kind done?
If you do Mr.. James F. Butler is the man
to see. Mr.. Butler knows everything
about painting, and has corps of skilled
workmen. competent to handle any kind
of Job. Mr.. Butler makes a speciality of
wall papering and can give inside figures
on this class of work. All orders are
promptly attended to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
j. p. WILLIAMS a CO., NAVAL
STORES AND COTTON.

The naval stores merchants Of Savannah
are very important guild, and represent
capital equal to II not in excess Of that
Of those engaged in cotton. One of the
leading houses in this llae Is that OF
Messrs. J. p. Williams & co. The Office
Of the firm is at 100 Bay street.
with warehouse at 60 Bay street
They are cotton factors as well
as naval stores Dealers, and handle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05

wagons, groceries and all other supplies
needed by naval stores manufacturers and
cotton planters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
GREIG & JONES, COTTON, NAVAL
STORES AND COMMISSION MER-
NrG

The above firm Is composed Of Messrs
b. Greig and F. F. Jones. two young and
energetic business men. who have been
pushing to the front rank Of our mercan-
tile community from the first day they
began business. They make liberal adj
vances on cotton and naval stores, and
have every facility TO handle all busi-
ness intrustcd 20 them. They furnish sup
plies TO their customers.
Continued on Tenth PAGE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
BERRY & OAKMAN

Make rubber stamps, stencils and seals,
and also do bicycle repairing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-05
OPPORTUNITY

Is something that doesn't last always Men get by Selling
opportunities They too late and then feel
sorry. When they bargain they grab it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
AFFAIRS OF THE YUENGLTNG COMPANY.

DECISION THAT BAD FAITH WAS SHOWN IN EN-
TENDING THE TINE FOR PAYING COUPONS.
A decision was handed down in the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday in the case Of the
Hackettstown National Bank against the d. G.
Yuengling Brewing Company. The action was
brought by the holders Of about $4,000 of the second
mortgage bonds OF the Brewing Company. Upon
the reorganization of the d. G. Yuengling. Jr,
Brewing Company In 1893, it was agreed that the
holders of bonds OF that organization should accept
second mortgage bonds Of new company in lieu
thereof, the new company to be known as the ID.
G.. Yuengllng Brewing Company. All Of the stock
Of the new company to be held by d. G. Yueng-
ling jr. The company unsuccessful, pay
ment on coupons being twice passed.
Mr. Yuengiing then entered into agreement with
John F. Belts, brewer OF Philadelphia. Belts
agreeing TO the purchase Of sufficient amount
in bonds to insure Yuengng against danger from
possible foreclosure. Yuengling guaranteed the
prompt payment of coupons on the bonds purchased
with Betts's money. Belts purchased some 100000
worth OF bonds some OF which were taken from him
by various banks. Then Mr. Belts and other bond
holders signed an agreement postponng the pay
.ent Of interest coupons OF the bonds until 1900
Other bondholders received notice OF this and
they protested without avail, 1t is alleged. Then
the action was begun upon which the decision Is
rendered.
The decision is TO the effect that the evidence
shows bad faith the part of those who extended
the time for payment upon the coupons and directs
rendered In the United States Circuit Court be
versed, and new trial ordered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13

THE CHlLDREN'G AID SOCIETY OPENS A NEW
SCHOOL WITH ENLARGED ROOM.
The Childrens Aid Society yesterday morning
formally opened their school at No. 22i West
Sixty thrd-sf, before occupied by the House Of In
dustry. A year ago Mrs. Emma O. Mecker, prin-
cipal OF the socety's Sixty -fourth-si school,
ported that children could be received for
lack OF room, and this move is the result There is
still small balance unpaid which the society hopes
TO cover.
There were 3i6 children present and a number OF
guests The address OF the morning made by
ID. Willis James, the president of the Chidren's
Aid Society. He spoke OF the excellent work that
has been done by the school in the three years
1t started and OF rs needs for the future
Then there were exercises by the children. reclta
tons and exhibitions of their work in the kinder
garten and the lower primary grades Among
those present were Mrs. A. J.. Hepburn. Mrs. I-eta
Il. Croswell. Dr. George q. Whee.oCk. Mrs. Vince
lock Mrs j. ". White and Miss NJ Bruce.
The school takes the children of poor parents and
gives them the advantages Of the kindergarten and
the primary branches. DIR. A. Blair 'rhaw has made
II possible to give number OF the needy little
tions Of others have provided shoes and clothing
These are paid for in sewing done By the mothers
or in help by the little themselves. 1t Is in
tended 10 start a manual training department and
cooking and sewing classes soon.
The building Is substantial brick four stories
high. and with a good outlook the Hudson
There seven teachers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
Az ATTRACTIVE SUMNER HOTEL.

An attractive summer resort for New-Yorkers is
the pretty village OF Edgemere. down on the south
ern shore OF Lons Island. midway between Arverne
and Wave Crest, the line OF the Long Island
Railroad People who go there enjoy good surf
bathing and delightful rides and walks. To the north
OF Edgemere Cedarhurst and Hampstead. TO the
east is Far Rockaway and to the west Is Manha
tan Beach Edgemere Is in sight OF the Atlantic
Ocean and within hearing OF It's heaving bows.
The chief attraction Is the large new hotel, the
Edgemere named after the village. II built
last year. and is declared 10 be fine specimen Of
the Renaissance style OF architecture. 1t Is six
stories high, covers more than an acre Of ground.
and Is fitted throughout with all modern hotel con-
ycnicnces. There are 200 rooms In the house. The
parors blllia rd-rooms. recept!on-rooms, cafe and
dining room are on the first floor perfect tele-
phone and telegraph service Is provided for the
guests. James II. Bresin, OF the Gilsey House, Is
the proprietor OF the Edgemere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
A yOy.UyIOy WORKMAN ATTACKED.
TROUBLE AMONG STRIKERS AT THE sTANLhi
CYCLE COMPANY.

rrOI,DIE AMONG STRIKERS AT THE slANLEi
CYCLE COMPANY
Detectives schaefer and Gray. of the West TWEEN
tieth-st station, arraigned In JeHerso" "A nv
Court yesterday George Byrd. eighteen years oi''
OF No 1870 East Third-st. Thomas MaA"e. N
yaars old OF No 45s West Twenty-seventh-st, and
William Mclaughlin twenty-slX years o.u' VI w."
tv,ourth-st and Ninth-ave. The detectives cnargeu
tvrd and Maxwell with dieorderly conduct. and Nc
IaurhI,n with interference with an officer
M % Monday morning the three prisoners ana
about atty others were employed as workmen IN inc
factory Of the Stanley Cycle Company at twenty
eaver,bst and Nlnth-ave On Monday George
ccbleesinper who manages the works, employed
Iacob Newman. matchmaker. of No. 1io Essex-'''
IN repace the foreman Simpson. Heyman is nor a
union workman and the men in the factory refused
70 work under him Mr.. Schessinger toiu them
that Hcyman would stay, and those that ala not
want to work could leave the factory. Inc entire
force took him at his word and went away. Later
I'm the day Heyman's brother-in-law. Samuel he'-
old appeared for work and taken on.
The strikers stood in front Of the building all uas,
and about G o'clock Mr.. Schessinger telephone"
Headnuarters that he feared trouble when Heyman
would leave the bullng The Twentieth-st stati2 p
was ordered to send policemen to the place al t're
lime NJ closing Detectives Schaeffer and Gray were
detailed. ard they arrived at Inc Du''ui"s a'''' y
O'Clock. - o.,,,o, IN front
Of the building and as soon as Heynan 81 ,eu ~
walk ont OF the factory at O'Clock stones pfea 70
fly at him Schaener and Gray ran into me street ai
ana arrested Byrd and Maxwell. wnon they , nan
seen throwing stones AS they started TO take them
TO the station house Nc aughn rus hed up 10 UTs
and tried to take his prisoner away from him Inc
d lat whistled for help ard Mclaughlin was
arrested. , .,o,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
LITIGATION OVER THE CASINO.

Before Justice Stner. in the Enghth District civil
Court yesterday. the case was called OF Franklin
Blen as receiver OF the Casino Corporation against
the Blxby estate to recover possession OF the prem
ises OF the Casino at Thirty nnthst and Broadway.
under redemption proceedings heretofore Instituted
by the receiver The most important point raised
by tho Blxby estate that the court was without
Jurisdiction This promptly overruled by Jus.
lice S:iner who held that he had jurisdiction and
a motion was then argued to dismiss the proceedings
on other questions The Justice set the case down Tor
trial on Nav 49, and agreed to deliver the decision on
the motion 10 dismiss on May IA.
The petitioners were represented by FRANKLIN Blen
the receiver. Julius j. and A Lyons, and Mr.. Wlman
OF (iugenhemer. Tntermyer Marshall, attorneys
for the trustees for the bondhoders under the mort
gage The Bixby estate was represented by Judge
Jachman and Mr.. Freyfedt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
EQUAL TAXATION OF REALTY.

committee Of the Social Reform Club presented
TO Mayor Strong memorial yesterday asserting
that the Tax Department. makes common practice
OF assessing unimproved vacant real estate at
q less proportion of Its real value than similar prop
erty which has been improved. The committee asked
she Mayor TO direct his Commissioners OF Accounts
10 investigate the methods Of determining values
OF both classes Of real estate and II Is shown that
there IS inequality Of treatment that sures
be taken to correct 1t. The Mayor also request,
ed to take steps 10 have printed annually in The
City Record, by wards and street numbers. but not
by the names OF owners. the valuation OF every
piece OF real in the city, that every property
owner may for himself verify the justice of the
,valuati ton, and so that body OF published informa
ton may in time be created by which the problems
OF real property taxation may be intelligenty
studied. The memorial signed by Ernest II.
Crosby Charles Il. Spahr, Edward King Charles +.
Wngato and Edward d. Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
FLINT'S FINE FURNITURE,
UnequalIed Display Of Sunn.,
Novelties at Factory Prices.
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PROGRA MNES FOR HOUSE, WARNIyCS
NEW YORK ANNALIsTs AND AUTHORS cuun
OCCUPYING THEIR NEW HOME

The New-York Genealogical and Biographical "a.
ciety has new home. This project has been befo,.
the society for some time. and has been resl,sA
by the purchase Of the four-story brownstone buYX
ing at No. 226 West F!fty-eghth-st. This bu,idh,
was secured so recently that there has not yet bs,
time enough for the society 10 become thorougtlr
settled, but the work is being carried as rapd,y
as possible. Every day the workmen busy max.
ing the house habitabe and beautiful Pictures have
been hung in the parlor and library the first nor
and three OF the bookcases are already in position
The society does not intend to all the room,
in the house and the second floor will be the home
OF the American Authors Guild.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Genealogci
and Biographical Society will be held in the new
house on Friday evening at $50 o'clock. An address
will be made by DR.. Charles 8 Welles on the "AnR.
cedents OF the Welles Family. with Details OF the
Wyoming Massacre" Other short addresses will b
made and refreshments will be served.
The house-warming of the American Author
Guild will be held to-day. Chauncey N. Depew
expected TO speak on What Know About House.
warnings" Joel Benton will recite new poem.
The others expected are Thomas Dunn Engsh,
author OF Ben Bolt: Paul Du Chaillu, Judgs Day,
William Dean Howells and Julian Hawthorne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-13
FOR A NEW DISTRICT COURT.

THE MAYOR APPROVES TIE ANDREWS BIII-AR-
GUMENT on THE CITY LIBRARY SITE
One of the bills which Mayor Strong approved
after a hearing yesterday Assemb.yman An
drews's bill providing for a new civil district court
for West Harlem and Washington Heights. The
territory 10 be included In the new or Thirteenth
One hundred-and-tenth-st and west Of Lenox- ave
No opposition TO the bill developed before the
Mayor. Among those who spoke In favor OF the
bill were Assembyman Andrews Senator Ford
Leopold Leo, NJ. VI. Mckee. James p Davenport
and Lawson ~ Fuller. Others presented srgu-
ments In writing.
The bill divides the presen: IXth judicial Dis
trict. which includes al Of Manhattan Island north
OF Eghty-sixth-st the East Side and north Of
One-hundred- a nd-tenth-st. the West side. The
district created In 1869. with population of
1000. and the population has increased to $4,000
Those who advocated the bill showed that the
existing court was so overburdened with that
It necessary fer litgants to walt for several
weeks and sometimes for months foc a hearing
unless they willing TO remain abou. the court
for days waiting for possible chance for a trial,
The Mayor approved the bill turning over the old
Van Cortlandt mansion in Van Coriiandt Park to
the Society OF Colonia. Danes be used as A
museum.
The bill permitting the removal OF the Bryant
site for the City Library had for opponents
John II. Washbnrn. of the Board OF Fire Under
that the bll had been passed IN bad faith. the
understanding being that the bill was to provide
ony for the removal OF the reservoir.
Its removal would ieopardze life and property in
Of fire through lack Of water supply George
/. Rives and John =: Cadwalader, representing
bill! saying that no better site could be secured.
The Mayor did not take any acton on the bill.