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Evening star., 1898-11-14

North Carolina has called attention to the
fact that subscribers who refuse to pay
may be among the least of an EDITORS trou-
bles.
Evening star., 1898-11-14
Keeping Before the Public,

Where is Lii Hung Change" inquired the
empress dowager.
He and the emperor thought that it was
time one of them was publicly recognized
a little bit answered the courtier They
have sent for reporter and are playin.,
fan-tan to see whether Ii shall lose his
yellow jacket again, or whether the en-
peror shall be assassinated once more"
Evening star., 1898-11-14
IndicntiOna.

DO yeZ b'lave in frinology?" asked Mr.
Dolan, 'meanin be that the sghnce iv
tellin mans charackter be the Jumps an
is head"
Nv coorse answered Mr.. Rafferty,.
There's nothin' gives a better clue 70 a
mans habits than Jumps black eyes,
patches iv shtickin plashter, an the rest
iv such signs"
Evening star., 1898-11-14
Our NV. s. L."
$500 Boots

Are the best intrinsic value obtainable for the
price Made especially for us. of frst-class ma
terials and made on the most stylish and com
Portable lasts, such the Richmond, the new
bulldog, the queen and the colonial.
Made of soft and pliabe leather with high arch
and low heel it is a specially desirable walk
ing boot for women with tender feet. All styles
and feathers.
$500 pair.
Full lines of Evening Slippers,
Carriage Boots and Warm Felt
Footwear for women and girls.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-11-14

DE way it clouds up when dah's gwinter
he meteor exhibition in de sky said
Uncle Eben. lis mighty dsapp'intin'. But
it serves to rcmin few OBJ us human folks
dat mebbe. aftuh all, de hull universe ain
run foh our particular intuhtainment'
Evening star., 1898-11-14
Relief,

The world strikes an easier motion
And Uncle Sans face is serene
He embarks on prosperitys ocean
With nothing to ruff1e the scene.
He has journeyed through hardship and
sorrow.
Keeping pace with the chariot of Mars.
Now, through Clouds as he waits the glad
morrow.
He sees the fair shine of the stars.
He smiles while he's TRANQUILITY gliding
Far away from a difficult past
He has done his full share of rough riding
And he welcomes smooth sailing at last.
Evening star., 1898-11-14
Artistic
Furniture.
First floor.

We are constantly receiving new
and attractive shapes and designs in
rare and odd bits of furniture. such
as Music Cabinets, Ladies', Misses
and Children's Writing Desks, Tea
Tables, Parlor Tables, Library Ia
bleS, Jardiniere Stands, Book Cases,
Rattan Chairs, Rockers, Divans. etc.
The stock consists principally OF one
ot-a-kind pieces, particularly desir-
able for Holiday and Wedding Gifts.
The following are excellent values:
Solid Oak Book Cases, with five adjustable
shelves and brass rod for curtain, we'll made and
highly polished.
$3.50 each.
Solid Oak Jardiniere Stands, pretty shape, well
made, highly polished strong and durable.
soc. each.
Ladies' Solid Oak Writing Desks, with French
legs, solidly made, very handsome.
$3.50 each.
Solid Oak Morris Chairs. complete with cushions.
rollers, etc, made of selected stock cushions
packed with good hair. Every chair has ad-
1ustments. The chaic complete for the price the
frame usually costs alone.
$3.50 each.
Bamboo Furniture.
Bamboo Wall Pockets, 25c. each.
Bamboo Book Racks, SI.oo each.
Bamboo Music Racks, SI.oo each.
Bamboo Music Cabinets, SI.5o
each.
Bamboo What Nots, $I.5o each.
Bamboo Jardiniere Stands, sI.oo
each.
Fourth floor.
The Woodward & LothroD'
Sewing Machines
Are equal to any good machine on
the market, and yet they cost only
about half as much. They are con-
structed of the best material. by the
highest skilled labor, and are guar
anteed for five years.
Complete set of attachments with
each machine.
$500 to $24- so each.
Necessary instructions given at the
department.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-11-14
New
COuaches.

New
COuches.
We are now showing a complete
assortment of the popular and con-
venient Wardrobe or Box Couches,
at very low prices. All fitted with
the patent self-opening spring tops.
Box or Wardrobe Couches. covered with cre-
tonne, in various pretty effects.
$3.50 and $3.50 each.
Covered with corduroy, $I2.5o.
Head Couches, covered with superior corduroy
soft spring edges plain top.
$3.50 each.
Same with tufted tops, $3.50 to
$500.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-11-14

Solid Oak Morris Chairs, complete with cushions
rollers, etc, made of selected stock cushions
packed with good hair. Every chair has ad-
1ustments. The chaic complete for the price the
frame usually costs alone
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-11-14

Bamboo What Nots, $I.5o each.
Bamboo Jardiniere Stands, SI.oc
each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1898-11-14

SPECIAL prlce, $3.50 a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
SOUTHERN BANK OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA.

The Southern Bank of the State Of
Georgia is situated-in Savannah. II is the
T largest and most, successful banking in
sdtution in this city and is one OF the
strongest financial establishments in the
entire state. Since its organization IN 1870
this bank has had a most phenominal
success. Although it has paid annually
never less than per cent dividends on
its capital stock and frequently as nigh
as u per cent, il has accumulated a
large surplus Probably no institution in
the country away from the great money
centers can show such a brilliant record
Of twenty-eight years.
At the last sem-aunual statement made
Dec 81. 1897 this bank showed resources
amounting to $2963, G52, including loans
and discounts bonds and stocks, real es-
tate, accounts with other banks and cash
on hand. The liabilities Included $l,N0
certified checks, S77I due 10 banks, while
IL had credited to It's depositors S20I9,2S5
besides a surplus of $500 ,0OO undivided prof
its and unpaid dividends amounting to
$7475 and a paid up capital OF 100000
1t has a savings department that has
been the means of encouraging thousands
of people to save their earnings and thus
added much to the general prosperity of
the community.
This bank pays special attention to col
lections in this city and remit promptly
on the day of payment, charging LOT the
service only the current rate OF exchange
on New York. 1t makes collections on all
accessible points, through banks and
bankers. at the actual cost and usual
exchange. It's chief northern correspond
ents are the National Park Bank of New
York. North National of Boston, Phila-
delphia National of Philadelphia. Farmers
and Merchants National of Baltimore,
and the Union National Bank of Chicago
President John Flannery is one of Sa-
vannah's most enterprIsing ana success
full cotton merchants. He was one OF the
organizers OF the bank and has been
director ever since its inclpNnCy. lie mas
held his present position since ISL
Vice President Horace A. Crane, mas
Just completed his quarter century with
the bank. He entered it as bookkeeper
on March 10, 1873, and was subsequently
elected cashier. and on the death Of the
late Cant. McMahan in 1881, he was raised
10 his present important and responsible
position. He is considered one of the
most careful and attentive bank othceIs
in the city. Cashier James Sullivan VINO
succeeded Mr.. Cpane to that position Eas
few, if any superiors in the position ne
occupies. a.
The directors of this strong and induen-
tial financial institution of Savannah are
among the leading merchants of the city
They are Capt John Flannery, Mr.. T.
A. Wen. Mr.. H. A. Crane, Mr.. Lee Roy
MYERS. CAPT. II. p. Smart, Mr. j. }. Wlld-
4r and Mr. w. w. Gordon, Jr., OF Sa-
vannah. and Mr.. Edward Kelly OF New
York,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
]. 5. WOOD & co.

This firm has ample capital and is pre-
pared to advance money to planters on
cotton consignments They allow interest
on running accounts for money advanced
and on money RENTED before due and as
to their ability to handle business en-
trusted to them, they refer to tong cX-
perience and to their high standing. They
are not spectators in the general accept
ance of the term, though they sell guano
in spring for cotton TO be delivered in fan
As well as for cash and currency notes
They are proprietors of the far-famed j. !.
Wood & Bro. s. ammoniated dissolved bone
guano that has reputation in Georgia
second to no other brand of commercial
fertilizer
The firm is composed of Mr.. James 5.
Wood and the younger brother, Charles
5. Wood. They came from Washington
county in 1880, where for many years they
had conducted mercantile business, one
OF the largest in Middle Georgia. they
are interested in farm property in Middle
and Southwestern Georgia; besides rail-
road stocks and other industrial proper
ties, owning over half the common stock
of the Wrlghtsville and Tennille Railroad,
of which company Mr. J. 5. Wood was
for several years president. They como
of an old and respectable family, one Of
the best in their native section. Mr. j.
s. Wood, when a boy, taught school to
make money to finish his education after
which he began business. They began on
very small capital. The members of tho
firm both have families and own their
homes. Mr.. James s. Woods residence,
on the Park Extension, being one of the
handsomest homes in Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
GEORGIA BARGAIN HOUSE.

Mr.. Max Solomon established the Geor-
gia Bargain House a few months ago, and
has been wonderfully successful with it.
He does a wholesale business exclusively
in notions, furnishing goods and pants
The business is conducted as the large
bargain houses ara carried on North. See
ing the demand this kind of house
in this territory Mr. Solomon began to
supply it, and his anticlpations of a sue
cessful venture are realized. The trade in
general is realizing more and more every
day that it Is tired of doing a dating and
discount business. and as merchants ac-
custom themselves to the general up-to-
date way of doing business they like It,
and adopt it. The Georgia Bargain House
carries a line of goods which appeals to
close buyers Mr.. Solomon is an up-to-
date business man, thoroughly familiar
with the trade of this section of Georgia
and acquainted with the people doing bus
mess in Eastern and Southern Georgia and
Florida. He handles the most reliable
goods and by his fair and liberal deal
ings will build up a great trade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
MIR. CHAs. GRAHAM.

The Pulaski House has always been a
resort of the best class of people, from the
interior as well as from the East and
West.
A sense of safety pervades a person
when they are the guests of those whose
accommodations are ample TO provide for
them. Mr. Graham's management has
caused the Pulaski to grow in popularity
because he has demonstrated the import
ant fact that he is a bountiful provider,
and one of the most affable hostelers in
this entire country. The immense bust
ness built up for the Pulaski and the Ho-
tel Tybee easily places Mr.. Graham at the
front as hotel man; and no name is bet
ter known to travellers than Graham's
From day to day his hotels grow, marking
the thrift of their proprietor and adding
strength to the business of Savannah
Long may Grahams hotels grow. Long
may Graham live.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
BIG FIRMS IN 4 BIG CITY.
SAVANNAH woODENwARE co.
Continued From Page 10.

The phenomenal growth of this, Savan-
nah's only enterprise of its kind, was start
ed only a year and a half ago. Since that
time, they have been enforced to enlarge
their warehouses twice, and lately have Sc
cured the large four story brick ware
house fronting the river, formerly used
q cider factory.
Prompt attention to business and inces-
SAINT labor, coupled with a determination
to make prices lower Cnan the lowest,
have placed them in the enviable position
of being referred to as the cheapest wood
en- and willow warehouse In the South.
Contracting with large manufacturers
for their entire output they are in a posi-
ton TO put rapid fire prices on their
articles, and down their compeu-
tors; handling the products Of these fac
tories stretching from Maine to Illinois
enables them TO select their products. Al
ways the best, this coupled with knowing
how to buy careful and courteous atten-
ton, and lowest prices have made their
business venture most decided success.
Mr.. 0. S. Kulman, the president of this
live business institution, is a keen BUSH
ness man, with the advantage Of youth and
a thorough and complete understanding Of
his business.
The shipping departments under the
slSillful management and careful attention
of Mr.. Aaron S. Kohler, does much TO in
sure its great achievements.
That they are very much alive, glance
at their unique ad. viii convince.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
CHAs. A. CoNkfIN & co.

Messrs. Conklin & Co. carry a fun line
and complete line of hardware and the
most up-to-date lines of cutlery in the Gu
tire South. This house is the largest tin
plate and roofing supply house south of
Eastern markets. In Atlanta they manu-
facture tinware, sheet iron goods and
similar wares and make Savannah their
distributing point for Florida and South
Georgia territory. Their large warehouse,
extending TO the Central Railroad tracks
and river, affords direct connection for
boats and cars. No house in Savannah is
able to dispatch business or handle orders
with more promptness than Conklin &
Co.
and its ample capital enables it to make
very close purchases and consequently it
can sell close
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
MMILLAN BROS.

This firm is composed of wide-awake
business men, who have made one Of the
largest concerns in the country. They are
the leading still manufacturers in the
world. Their works are here, in Fayette-
Vile, N. c., and Mobile, Ala. They are
equipped for the manufacturing of tur-
pentine outfits, and the Mcmillan still is
recognized everywhere as the standard
This firm is able to furnish extra kettles,
caps, arms, worms, bottoms, patches and
rivets and are ready for any kind of metal
work incident to the turpentine business
Country orders are received and get
prompt attention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
VI. VI. SULLIVAN & co.

The fish trade of Savannah Is immense,
and it is practically controlled by NJ. NJ
Sullivan & Co. This enterprising dealer re-
ceives shipments by car and boat They
handle the best fish and oysters and are
able to make shipments across the state
In good order. They are always prompt In
handling orders from the interior, and
never fail 10 give satisfaction. The COM
pany has large capital upon which to op-
crate and by liberal and fair dealing has
placed them at the front as fish dealers
Messrs. Sullivan q Co. handle Ogeechee
shad, mullet terrapin, crabs, shrimp-in
fact everything in their line.
Everybody knows who they are, and
their trade gradually grows, ------
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
NJ. A. STOKES.

He sells goods!
He sells lots of goods!
He sells good goods.
He is the best merchant In his line In
Savannah. He pays cash for what he
buys He buys in large lots, and some
how what he buys just suits everybody
Stokes is the ribbon king of Savannah.
He has any kind of ribbon that a factory
ever made and any grade at almost any
price. He sells fine shoes and medium
grade shoes. His good shoes are low in
price; his cheap shoes he almost gives
away. He handles only a few styles, but
he buys in large lois and discounts his
bills enabling him to make a profit, and
at the same time, saves you money. He
handles notions, laces, stationery, school
books. He just seems to suit the people,
and he is becoming the most popular mer-
chant In Savannah. He came from South
Carolina, and is a farmers son. He made
every cent of money that he has, by fair
and straight dealing. He is going to
make more. He is continually adding to
his Broughton street store that has grown
almost too small for him. He owns a
farm in South Carolina and a large brick
store in a prosperous town near his farm.
He does not owe any money, and, barring
being unmarried, ought to be happy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
G. O. PENToN & son.

This firm is an old one and the members
of it know their business. What Mr. Pen
ton does not know about a machine no.
body knows. He deals in all manufac-
lures. He repairs all makes, sells attach
ments for all makes and exchanges, buys
and sells all makes.
His examination of all work is free. 1t
win cost you nothing to have him call
and see If your machine requires anything.
He is the only man in the city who re-
pairs all kinds of machines. He has a
curiosity in a $50 Wheeler & Wilson ma
chine, purchased 1858 by Col. John Screven.
The machine is in perfect order and does
fine work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
nEpPARD, sNEDEKER & co.

THIS is the leading planning mill and lum-
Der yard combined, in this section.
Both members of the firm are reliable
business men, of long experience. They
have built up a tremendous business by
Che best methods and they are growing
every day.
They handle rough, as well as planned
lumber flooring, ceiling, siding, mouldings.
They handle pine and cypress shingles and
lathes They have also put in scroll saw
ing and turning, which makes additional
business for them. The yard of this COM
pany extends a block and Is located on
the Savannah. Florida and Western Rail-
way from New Houston to Anderson
street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST co.

In 1865 the Savannah Bank and Trust
Company was organized as National Bank
Afterward it was made a state bank. 1t
has passed successfully through all sea-
sons of general depression and to-day IS
one of the foremost Institutions of the
state.
Its president is Mr. j D. Weed, one of
the wea1thiest merchants in Savannah. It's
cashier is Mr.. w. G. Cam, president of
the Georgia Bankers Association. The cap
ltal IS $3.50 GEO. and the surplus $4,000. This
bank has a prosperous savings department
in which per cent. interest is allowed and
is quarterly compounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
GEO. w. ALLEN a. co.

This is one of the best known houses in
this part of the country. MIR. Allen is a
sterling citizen. whose chief desire is to
deal fairly with his patrons and always
give them a little more than their money 5
worth.
His line of silver is the celebrated Whit
ing sterling. He handles no other brand.
lie handles rich cut glass, Haviland's best
china and other china. Mr.. Allen claims
that he can beat any other concern In
Savannah on prices, because he gets rid
Of the fancy prices for rent that Brough-
ion and Bull street people have TO pay.
If you want anything in crockery, glass
ware or silver, try Aliens.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
THE ELLrs-YoUNG COMPANY.

This company Is a large and prosperous
one, doing a satisfactory and safe bust
ness in Eastern and Southern Georgia in
naval stores, groceries and supplies. The
company is sole agent for the Sagur AK
with Grimes patent eye; Sagur hackers
and scrapers. Blount patent dip barrel
rims and heads. 1t carries a full line of sup
plies used in manufacturing naval stores
as spirit barrels both new and second
hand, also hoop iron, glue and batting.
This company succeeded Ellis, Young &
Co., who for thirteen years did one Of
the largest naval stores business in the
country. The company is one of the most
liberal in Savannah and the present COM
pany, whose principal officers are Mr..
John r. Young and Mr.. c. S..
Ellis succeeds to all the BUSH
ness and greatly increased bust
ness of the old firm. The grocery de-
partment is under the management of ex-
perienced men,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
j. J. JOYCE.

If there is a more reliable dealer in meats
and fancy groceries than Mr.. Joyce no.
body has ever found 1t out. He is obliging
and wins patrons. He keeps the best that
the market has, and whatever he sells is
all right He has made improvements that
viii add 10 hiss place materially. His chick
ems have a nice large lot in which TO run,
and they are always fresh. lie has the best
refrigerators and keep butter, cheese and
meats in fine condition all the time. Mr..
Joyce makes a speciality Of Elgin & Co s
I-pound print butter, white clover brand"
and there is no finer made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06

This house has been established since
1874 And every day has been a pros
porous one with 1t. Fair and square deal
ing has been the motto ed will always
be. People know 1t and do not question
anything they obtain at Mr.. Wards. He
handles the best imported wines and IL
quors. He handles the best domestic
wines. He handles Gibsou's Sons whls-
kies-the most celebrated in the world.
Mr.. Ward is reaching out for trade In the
interior He wants the country to send
in their orders. He will please them.
They will always get little better than
they bargained for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
sAvANNAH FURNITURE COMPANY.

This company does business at % West
Congress street. They sell for cash and
upon time, easy terms. Mr.. j. e. Parnel
is manager for the company here. He
came from South Carolina and is a wide
awake furniture man. He has built the
business up and the company now occu-
pies three floors. They deal square with
people They sell them the best goods and
give them the best time In which to pay
for them. They have made friends among
the best classes and hold them. They Of
fer the best bedroom sets cheap. They Of
fer single pieces cheap, and with their
low prices they make good terms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
II. NJ. HICKS.

Three years ago Mr.. Robert Hicks es-
tablished his famous Hicks restaurant on
Congress street, near Bun. Mr.. Hicks
is the Oldest hotel and restaurant man in
Savannah. He came here nineteen years
ago and began work for Mr. Terrell. Two
years later he bought his employer out.
Ever since he has been building up a great
restaurant. He is the most popular man
in town. He has made thousands of dol
lars out Of the business. And he con-
tinues to grow in popularity and riches
Mr.. Hicks owns oLher prOperty in town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
WRIST. wIGGs & co.

This firm has been established since
1894. 1t does very large naval stores and
commission business, in addition to hand
ling groceries. Mr.. J. w. West, senior
member of the firm, came from Florida
and with his cousin, Mr. VICES of College
Park and w. ]. Kelly of North Carolina,
the business was established. The growth
Of the firm has been rapid. One man is
travelling through the pine belt of Georgia
in the firm interest. The business is man
aged by Mr.. w. J. Kelly, the only resi-
dent member.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
MYERS q HOLT.

This firm succeeded Gratz c. Myers,
who did hourlshing business. Mr.. Holt
joined it last year, after having been In
the office of another concern which af-
forded him splendid opportunity for famil-
iarizing himself with the insurance bust
ness. This company writes fire, storm, ma
rine and accident insurance. The chief in
surance now is fire and tornado. At this
season particularly tornado insurance. is
DoDular
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-06
FRANCIS HART.

Mr. Hart began business in Savannah
twenty-five years ago. He has conducted
his business in a straight way and has
won patrons and made a big business.
This season he offers the best and most
complete stock ever shown Ia his section.
Fine groceries, provisions, wines, liquors
and tobacco are all represented and are
the best in the market MIR. Hart solicits
consignments of cotton, rice and country
produce. He gives all business his per-
sonal attention and has added greatly to
the large trade he already enjoys.