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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

and modistes. who do the same. In paris
ateliers there Is never stasnaton, and
ever and anon. there Is an under-current
OF startling changes. What is most no
ticeable at present is the alteration OF
the feminine figure. Peace TO the shades
OF Artemis and Aphrodlte, and those
sculptured Projections. the Nenuses OF
Milo and Medici, but the feminine shape
Is generally not as Nature made II, bat
as Fashion rules. The present desidera-
tum is TO have very little shape at all
Corsets are made with straight bushs,
which produce an absolute hatness from
the bust 0wnwaIds There is no curve
inwards at the waist now. Wristbands
are drawn down i'm front 10 give That
graceful sinuous appearance which the
divine Sarah first acquainted us with, and
which she exploits 10 perfection. In
short. the Empire style Is coming in
again, and this forbids the use OF the or
binary corset. Instead, sort OF cod-
tile underbodice is worn, and the waist
comes just underneath the arms. Az
Empire dress. turned out by tfederlque
for leader OF fashion, eXemplihed this
TO perfection. II was In fine old-rose cloth,
cut 10 the shape perfectly plainly, with a
short spencer al ecru embroidery. ending
underneath the arms, and no stays were
20 be worn with this costume. No style
~ moro graceful. more becoming, or
more hygienic, II properly worn. But,
whether the bellies OF the twentieth cen
tury will wear It as gracefully as the
bellies Of the First Empire with Creole
Josephine as an example. Is quite another
story.
BODICE sTIFFENED WITH BONES.
As substitute for corsets, a few en-
ergetc society women. not students OF
hygiene. are evoking out Of their power
ful minds novel idea to suit the sheath
like gowns moaided to the fgure-namely.
10 forego stays, and 10 have bodice for
each cress. stiffenec with bones. the ex-
-. ~'.enS Of tho dress bodice so that tha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
OUR W0MAN'S PAGE.
THE NEW STYLES REQUIRE Al
rERATIoNs IN LADIES' FIGURES.
EGYPTIAN JEWELRY THE Fad.
descriptions of More Inexpensive
Ornnmcnts-t Corset waist Tor
Each Gorn-Fau Foulards-Chi1On
Bons for Winter.
For the Dispatch)

II one were 20 Judge Of the styles Of 1870
b. The tailor-made suits shown by the
wholesale suit houses we should con-
olude that they were dlstressingly Ike
those Of the season just dying. But.
there IS another side Of the subject.
These suits were manufactured months
aeo. and follow. with very small changes,
The summer models For real novelties
we are compelled to look to the few great
retail houses who import model gowns
and wraps. and the swell ladies' tailora
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

A 81. Louis woman. after searching Tor
months for her husband, found his body
in ain embalmer's Office, where 1t was do
ing service as an exhibit. The man had
been aecidentally drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
w. w. GORDON & co.

Gen. w. w. Gordon, the senior member
Of the firm. is the original member of the
old firm of Tison & Gordon which has
continued in business since 1850. And he
is the Oldest living business man in this
community. lie has always taken high
standing in the commercial world. He has
been president of the Savannah Cotton
Exchange, president of the Savannah
Freight Bureau, vice president of the
Merchants National Bank and generally
called upon for his advice in fostering the
commercial interests of his city. Gen.
Gordon has also made a reputation as
military man. He has been elevated from
the senior colonel in the state service to
brigadier general of the late war with
Spain. President Mckinley appointed him
one of the three Porto Rican commission
ers with Admiral Schley and Gen. Brooke.
Mai Beirne Gordon has also record to
his credit in the commercial world, as
wen as in a military way. He has been
the managing partner of this large cotton
firm for the last ten years. He has been
president of the Savannah Cotton EX-
change, president of the Chatham Bank,
and is now a director in the old reliable
Merchants National Bank. He was cap
tain of the Georgia Hussars seven years
and was promoted last summer to the po-
sition of major of the First Cavalry, First
SQUADRON Georgia Volunteers.
Capt C. A. Gordon is the junior MEM
Der of the firm, having served his appren-
tlceship after leaving college, and was
shortly afterwards made partner, some
three years ago He takes a deep interest
in everything pertaining to the business of
the firm, and considered the equal judge
of all grades of cotton, both sea island and
upland. Last summer he was made cap
tain of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, and
IS proving to be popular officer.
The firm is one of handlers of sea ISL
and cotton. In fact, the producers owe
more 10 this firm than TO any other single
firm for the distribution of prolific and fine
seeds whereby they have been able to
realize high prices for their product. w.
w Gordon & Co have made a speciality OF
this branch of their business for thirty
! years They handle sea island seed, sea
| island bagging and Irvine, and upland bag
ging and ties, and make liberal advances
on all consignments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
JOS, N'GOVERN.

Mr.. Joseph McGovern has succeeded the
shoe firm of Kennedy & McGovern on
Broughton street. The stand is a fine one
and the house of Kennedy & McGovern
enjoyed fine patronage.
Mr.. McGovern has stepped into the shoes
of this firm and starts off with a list OF
good customers, who like his shoes be-
cause they are good, and stylish and cheap
Mr.. McGovern is a young man, but
thoroughly experienced and progressive
He has employed as his assistants Mr.
James f. Mofrisey, perhaps the Oldest
shoe man in Savannah to-day. Also Mr.
Leo McGOvern, formerly a member of the
firm of Kennedy & McGovern, an enter
prsing and up-to-date shoe man.
Mr.. McGoyern handles the famous HUI
manic IS shoe, which a great many peo-
pie in Savannah are wearing, and which
is proving immensely popular. These
shoes are being pushed by Mr.. McGovern
and give promise of being great favor
ties.
He IS also making a speciality of chill
dren's school shoes. He has some extra
ordinary bargains in this line now, and
from now until Oct l will do a great bust.
ness in these shoes.
Ladies fine shoes are also stocked, and
some bargains are offered in this line
also.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

tons IN large buildings. 1t is especially
adapted 70 water, where il "scts. hence
81 IS found in almost an heavy constrUc-
tons which come in contact with water
i is also used extensively for aeWalks.
ard paving purposes. and when the pe9f
qualify Is employed. proves remarkably
satisfactory Here alsO the Roseuuale Is
used. and this is probably the chief source
of the increased demand for cement ln
general. although the government rs prov
ing a heavy consumer. and large quaint
ties of the cheaper gra ie is used in sew
erage and for the purpose of protecting
othcr underground pipes and wires.
Whore extra strength is desired in any
ordinary brick or stone structure. cement
Is mixed with about an equal portion Of
lime. which has the effect of adding inn
meusely 70 the sohdity of the buidin
For this purpose different grades Of cemen.
are used, and the better the quality the
greater the strength.
While the demand for imported cement
has increased rapidly. it is said that the
American Portland is giving equally 1s
good if not better satisfaction and that
the demand for this product is increasing
even more rapidly than is the foreign
grade. Germany il the largest producer
Of the finer cement and it appears that
the sole difficulty 10 be encountered by
America in competing with her is the
lack Of mills for that purpose. New mills
are being established, however, capital
is becoming more interested and it is pre-
dicted that any obstacle of this sort viii
speedily be overcome. The high grade
Portland cement which comes from Ger
many is especially adapted to heavy side
walls and constructions where contact
with water IS essential ard for the fore
going purposes, il Is intimated by some
that american Portland is Inferior to the
foreign, but IL is believed that this fact
if IL is a fact VIII be rennediod under the
ingenious scrutiny OF the American capt.
taHst.
There seems no reason to predict de-
crease I'm the demand for this article. in
fact the outlook is favorable for still
further increase With building interests
unusually active throughout the country
with the prospective increase in the gov
ernments demands for the material and
its enormous and growing popularity as
material for side walks and payements.
it would be plausible TO conclude that not
only the demand would increase but
prices still further advance for some time
to come.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
KEHoE'S IRON WORKS OWN. KE-
HOE a COZ.

The iron works conducted by this firm is
generally conceded to be among the largest
in the South. MIR. William Kehoe has been
i'm Savannah more than half a century and
established the present works twenty-five
years ago They have the latest and
most approved machinery installed in their
plant, and the variety of work turned out
by this firm is unlimited. They cast ev-
cry day and their foundry machine, black
smith and boiler shops are complete in ev-
cry particular Their force numbers
about 100 hands, among which are some of
the most skilled mechanics in Savannah.
Special attention is given to repairs of
sawmills. phosphate works, dredges, tug
boats and steamship work. Sugar mills
and pans of the latest and most approved
design a specially. The large number Of
mills and pans turned out by this firm at
test their superiority over all others.
Having a large steam hammer they are
prepared 10 do the heaviest class of forge
work. They carry a large stock OF bar
iron, boiier tubes. pipe and fittings of all
kinds, injectors, steam guages, lubricators
and all classes of brass fittings
and engine and boiler trimmings.
They are sole agents for the Amqs
boilers and engines and Knowles Steam
pumps which recognize no superior on
the market. A large stock of pumps al
ways on hand Agents also for the Lidg-
crwood hosting and logging machinery.
Mr. VIM. kehoe the head of the firm.
is a thorough mechanic and well up in his
business. He is one of Savannah's most
progressive business men and is interested
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

small, and they are preparing to move the
10Th to their elegant store, 1l2-114 Bay,
west ''
This is 5-story building, and has ex-
cseptlonai facilities on the river front for
diseharging freight from vessels or from
door. - 'ii0
g.. ! ms store has been fitted up especially
Ior mis- firm. In it they will carry in
creased stock of doors, sash blinds oils
ana paints They are importers of foreign
and domestic cement.
Ihe officers of the company are: B. b.
Neal, President; Henry Blum, Jr.. treasur-
er; f. p. Millard, vice president. Mr.. Neal
Is native of North Carolina. He has
made a great many friends since he came
20 savannah, and is popular among all
classes of business men. MIR. Blum is q
young and prominent business man, a ma
i've Savannahan, Wen liked by ali. Mr..
Willard has been in the same line in Sa-
Vahnah more than twenty years and has
an extensive acquaintance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

Another year has passed, and true 10
her record Of former years Savannah has
grown to larger city. \ reasonable de-
gree Of prosperity has warmed her ener-
sies aud blessed them. Depression, which
has withered the thrift OF less fortunate
centers. has been controlled by Savan-
nah, and has not been allowed to enter
her gates. Her merchants, almost 20 a
man, are better prepared to carry on their
business than they were a year ago. The
majority Of them have larger stocks and
a great many have improved their build
ings and added new lines.
No vacant store houses are 10 be had.
Perhaps half a dozen manufacturing con-
Germs have sprung UP and seem to be do
ing a good business.
Savannah was fortunate in securing the
governments troops. during the past year.
1t improved every branch of business and
best of all acquainted soldiers from every
section Of the country with the beauty of
the city and the hospitality of her citi-
zens.
Ii impressed officers with the ease and
dispatch of transporting men by sea or
land, and the further fact, not a small
one either, of her splendid sites Tor en-
camping men. The merchants are re-
sponsible largely for getting the troops,
and to them is due the credit for what
benefit Savannah has derived from 1t.
Savannah is 10 be congratulated in the
vast Improvement of railroad property by
The Seaboard System. While it is early
for people TO realize the great benefit from
this work they begin to get some idea
OF it as the construction of the Hutchin-
son Island terminals progress, and also
W hen The union depot gets under way.
This depot alone viii approximate $500, 900
expenditure, and probably surpass any
similar structure in the state.
Hutchinson Island will be alive with
business, and at no late day it is believed
bridge will span Savannah river, con-
Meeting the island with the city.
And these are citizens of Savannah who
accomplished big things with less buster
than other places who do a very little.
This review is devoted to these sterling
citizens-the builders of a big city. II
may be interesting to so through Their
! business cards, and TO follow as through
a brief sketch of each, observing the sys-
tenn which has brought to each a measure
of success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
HERMANN COL and WOOD co.

Among the numerous buildings and i'm
provements which are and have been in
progress in Savannah during the season.
few are more worthy of mention than the
new wharf coal sheds and sta bies which
are just being completed by the Messrs
Hermann, wood and coal dealers. This
Is the first wharf TO be extended to the
new wharf line, and aside from this added
facility, Is constructed, coal sheds inclu-
slVe, after the most convenient and mod
ern fashion. The wharf and sheds cover
an area of 1913 feet by 200 feet, and the
sheds are adequate as a receptacle for a
stock OF 1000 tons of coal. The huge shed
contains a number of bins separated by
partitions. Each bin intended for a differ
ent grade of coal is provided with a shoot
running out to the edge of the wharf. thus
lending ease as well as speed and cOnven-
fence to the process Of unloading a cargo.
some distance apart and completely sepa-
rated from the large coal shed is another
ana smaller shed, which viii answer as
a stow-away for wood. This is a.so ar
ranged and constructed after a plan de-
noting convenience, and will secure this
article of fuel against the weather as well.
The stable, which accommodates twenty
mead OF horses, Is noteworthy on account
OF its modern arrangement and shows an
eye 10 the latest cOntrivances in ventila-
ton. Such improvements along the north
ern extremity of the city, not only lends
value and beauty to the appearance but
encourage traffic at this port by adding
| largely to its facilities as well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
sLnAT bros & co.

sloat Bros. & Co. are the proprietors of
the famous Sloat's Vegetable Bitters. a
preparation unexcelled for dyspepsia.
heartburn, diarrhoea and dysontery
This preparation was put on the market
more than two years ago, and has had a
phenomenal run. The proprletors claim
that il is an honest preparation. purely
vegetable, and has always done whatever
they claim for IL. In Southwest GEORGIA
and Florida it is a household remedy. The
progressive company of Sloai Bros. & co.
are pushing the medicine vigorously, and
hope to put It in every home in this part
of the country. Their offices and labora-
tory are at the corner Of State ana Whit
aker streets The members of the firm are
George NJ. Sloat and X. K Sloat. Mr.. X.
X. Sloat manages the business in Savan-
nah and is aswideawake, progressive citi-
zen. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
CEMENT.

Savannah's cement trade shows an in
crease over the previous year with prices
ruling Is to 20 per cent. higher. Some
thing over Sc, 900 barrels Of imported Port
land cement and nearly $4,000 barrels Of
domestic cement were shipped into Sa-
vannah. Under the latter head is includ-
ed both the Rosendale and American Port
land product. The Rose.and is the cheap
er grade of cement ana is manufac tured
on the Hudson river. This cement Is man
ufactured from a rock which is adapted
20 that purpose, the natural rock being
burned and ground. while the best Port
land, which is imported from Germany
and England, is an artificial cement, made
from combination of chalk and clay
This latter is the superior quality of ce-
ment, containing double TO treble the ten
sill strength, and commanding about double
the price of the former. II is used most
extensively in heavy construction work
such as piers. bridges and heavy founda-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

Everybody knows the shoe house of
Byck Bros. at corner of Whitaker and
Broughton.
1t is a progressive house, dealing In
good shoes and always stocking the lat
est styles.
Byck Bros. began business here in 1885
at II Whitaker street. In 1888 they open-
ed the Globe Shoe House In 1892 they
opened Byck Bros. & Co. of Atlanta, the
largest shoe house in the state In 1894
they moved the store to the present spa
cious quarters, where they are doing a
big business. They carry Hanan shoes
for men. This brand they have pushed
and have made tremendous sales in this
, city.
They also handle the famous Stacy
Adams & Co., and the W. L. Douglas shoe
for men.
They carry a special steel shod'' shoe
for boys 1t is a school shoe, and probably
has larger sale than any school shoe
sold in the city.
In ladies' shoes, they handle the famous
Laird, SchOber & Co. shoe, which has a
large sale in Savannah Byck Bros. an
nounce that they refund money when their
goods are not satisfactory as cheerfully
as they receive it,
The firm Is regarded as one Of the most
reliable in the South, and as a result they
not only make heavy sales here, but they
ship shoes to all the surrounding towns
to persons particularly anxious about get
ting good fitting, long wearing, worth
the money shoe.
Mr. c. 5. Byck manages the Savannah
store and is a thorough business man. He
owns some real estate in Savannah ant
| has now in process of erection a very fine
home on Whitaker street, fronting the
parade ground.
Mr.. w. S. Byck manages the Atlanta
house, and is making it deservedly popu
lar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
BnADLEY,s PLATING WORKS.

A new plating and manufacturing plant,
equipped with modern machinery and OPP
Grated by skilled labor, is one of Savan-
nah's new enterprises Mr.. Joseph S.
Walker, manager of the Electric Supply
Company, one of Savanuah's hustling
business men, is at the head Of the en-
terprise, and this, together with the
plants facilities, insures success.
This company is well under way and is
doing a nice business. They do thorough
ly frst-class work. and work for the best
people In Savannah and surrounding coun-
try. They are able to work over family
heirlooms in a splendid style.
Their prices are reasonable, and they
guarantee satisfaction.
This firm will be pleased to correspond
with any person wishing old or new pieces
worked over. They turn out work prompt
". having an extensive plant, and in ev-
cry way fitted to do this class OF work as
well as any concern in the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

The hide market has been well supplied
throughout the season, and prices rule
high. Flint hides have remained steady
at HE, with the demand unusually good
Dry salt hides sold freely at l2i5c. while
~ cents is paid for green salts. The de-
mand for hides has remained good
throughout the season. and an immense
volume of business has been done in Sa-
vannah The total amount of business
here for the season, as figured in dollars
aud cents, reaches the 100000 mark Sa-
vannah merchants handling this line deal
almost exclusively with the mill direct.
Some little business is done through job
bers, and an infinitely small amount with
cuntry trade, but practically all business
is directly with the mills. Hence they are
IN a position to command the margin, aud
while the profits have not been unusp-
ally large, trade has been good and the
season has been paying one,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

partment is managed by its own employ
es, who have no connection with any otA-
er branch of the store. Mr. Adler mas
endeavored to make his store in reahty
what 1t IS in name, and he has succeeu-
ed. 1t is more than is claimed for u.
de has surrounded himself with the most
capable men, and by the splendid system
IN use everything moves like clockworA'
In this mammoth store any fabric man
uIactured may be obtained. There Is
SILK department. white goods departments
heaYy goods, toilet articles, jewelfy' gar
pet, furniture and an out and out haDel-
dashery Mems goods-sults. underwear
neekWear collars, cuffs and hats. :,
There is also a book department, anu
stationery of all kinds.
A millinery department and a depart,
ment-the basement-deyoted to china anu
glassware.
This store has been making some re-
markabe runs on china and glassware
Mr. Joseph OConnell is manager anu
Is regarded as one of the best men =
the country. Mr. Nathan Schultz Is au
Vertising manager, and comes from W p5o
OF the largest concerns In the West Nv
has made many friends in Savannah
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in nearly every enterprise IN the city. He
is ably assisted In his business by his sons,
Mr.. VIM. ]. Kehoe. junior member of
the firm, practical mechanic; Mr.. S.
p. Kehoe is cashier and in charge of the
clerical department. Mr.. James j. Kehoe,
who has just returned from the Unver-
sity of Notre Dame, after completing sew
eral courses in mechanical engineering, Is
connected with the mechanical Depart
ment.
They have commodious buildings and &C.
cupy large tract Of land. The works are
situated at the foot of Broughton street,
are in easy access OF all the railroads en-
tering Savannah. Spur tracks right along
side of the works ana they are near the
river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
EXPORTS.

General statement, by articles and coun-
tries. Of merchandise the growth, produce
and manufacture Of the United States, cX-
ported 20 foreign countries from the GUS
toms district of Savannah, Ga, for the
year ending Aug g. 1899:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
NEAL-aIILLARD co.

Little more than two years ago this
firm began business here. Their success
has been remarkable. Their present quar-
ters, corner Bay and Whitaker, is too
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
LEopOLn ADLER

Ihis is the largest department store in
Georgia. In fact, it is the only strictly
department store in the state, Each de-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
BIG BUSINESS BUILDERS.
Men Who Have Made Savannah Famous by
Their Intrepid Business Strokes, and
Who Have Given Tremendous In
petuS to the Thrift of South
east Georgia.

Review of Their Business Career, Embracing Inter
esting Sketches, Personal and Otherwise-A Splen-
did Showing for the Closing Year and Most
Hopeful Sign of Improved Business in
Every Branch of Trade for 1900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
SAVANNAH'S TRADE YEAR.
Continued from Fifth Page)

Exports Of lumber and crossties to do
este ports from Sept /, 1898, 10 Aug. 81,
90 inclusive as follows.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
Destination of Foreign Exports.

The following is a list of the exports of
lumber, shipped to foreign ports during
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Continued on Seventh Pagel