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run FLIES IN THE HOUSE.
TWO BILLS WARM CP THE MEM
BERS IN A LIVELY MANNER.
One of the Clauses in the Appropria
tion Bill the First that Stirred l p the
Lawmakers A Fight Between a
Widow and a Railroad Brings the
Macon Men tp - The Governor
Bound to Have the State Road Matter
Settled.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 18.—About adjourn
ment time this afternoon the general ap
propriation act was received in the House
from the Senate. It was taken up auJ
within live minu'es tne members were in a
heated debate over the first amendment.
Mr. Berner entered the hall from the
governor’s office, and ask >d that the bill be
refered to the finance committee, and such
disposition was made of it.
The clause that brought on th debate was
one that the state nay the railroad fare
of the inmates of the deal and dumb
asylum at vacation time, that the state
Dug t during that time be relieved of their
ebarge and supDort.
STANDING BY A WIDOW.
Tbe Macon dele.rat ion supplied a prolific
subject for speech-making. It was Senator
Cabaniss’ bill permitting the Georgia South
ern Railroad tojelose Harvey alley in Macon.
Mr. Baxter favored the passage of the bill,
but Mr. Huff opposed it, and when he
placed the question as between a poor wo
man and a ‘’grinding, crushing corp ration
that had fattened by such practices until its
stock is worth s3sd for JHW to-day,”
to him was yielded the vio
tory. Before it was awarded
his amendment proposed that property
holders owning lands abutting on the alley
*h uld fi st consent to the closure. Mr.
Baxter fought this. Mr. Fleming, by ques
tioning, brought out the fact that the i ab
road had never offered Mrs. Harvey a cent,
though she had repeatedly sought a settle
ment or easement < f some sort. Mr. Huff
paid his respects to the Maconites who were
siding with the railroad in this matter in a
sweeping general arraignment, charging
that they had a lawyer on the floor then,
listening to his voice, hired to lobby for the
bill. The amendment was adopted on a
vote, and hen the bill was killed. Mr. Boi
feuillet, tbe other member of the delegation,
took no part in the fight.
Senator Williams’ bill incorporating the
Vernon Park railroad passed in the House
to-day, and also a bill incorporating the
Bank of Mouiieellu.
ZACHRY’S RESOLUTION.
The Zachry resolution was read the
second time and recommitted, and was
under consideration the beet part of the day.
The feeling is that the House will discard
the Walker amendment and leave the mat
ter in the hands of the commission, as pro
vided in the original resolution. It is
understood that Gov. Northen so strongly
favors immediate action on this matter,
that be remarked that if the legislature
adjourns without a decisive disposition rf
the Western and Atlantic question, he will
call them together the next day.
Mr. Goodman’s bill providing that munic
ipalities of 6J,000 inhabitants be relieved
from the operation of interest-bearing fi. fas,
unless the mayor and council ordain other
wise. passed. Atlanta is meant by this bill,
though it was classed among the general
bills.
OTHER BILLS PASSED.
The other bills passed were:
Mr. Calvin’s, providing that only citizens
of the state shall be appointed special
deputies, special constables or special de
tectives by sheriffs.
Mr. Goodman’s, preventing blacklisting
of employes by railroads or ether corpora
tions.
Mr. Boffeullet’s telegraphers’ bill, making
It a mi-dbnieauor for a railroad to employ
operat >rs under 18 years to direct the move
ments of trains.
Mr. Martin’s, extending the lease charter
of the Western and Atlantio road for pur
poses of litigation,
Mr. Martin’s dispensary bill, which pro
posed a solution of the vexed local option
question, was tabled, as it would have pro
voked lengthy discussion.
Mr. Calvin's equalization bill was simi
larly disposed of lor the same reason.
DRUNKENNESS AMONG PHYSICIANS.
Mr. Baldwin’s bill making it a nnsde
rnea or for a prescription clerk or physi
cian to “get drunk” was defeated on its
pa-sage, though favorably reported by the
Temperance committee. Mr, Baldwin'sup
ported it, but the House regarded it as an
other of those inoperative affairs destined
only to incumber the statute books.
Mr. Chat pell painted a horrible picture
of a physician under the influence of liquor
being unable to attend to a patient who was
bseeding to death from wounds. He told
the members that if they voted against the
bill they would be murderers, yea prob
ably uicides, for a drunken doctor might
attend them and sacrifice their lives
tnrough lncompetency occasioned by in
toxicants.
PAY OP THE EXAMINERS.
Mr. Martin’s bill, providing that the five
commissioners appointed to' make an in
ventory of the \V estern and At antic rail
read property be paid ifi )0 each aroused
the retre ichment delegation. Mr. Chappell
thought that 14 a day was enough for them
if it was enough for the legislators, and, as
ib.e commistion had worked about sixty
days, he wanted t.em to get S4OO apiece,
winch would include their expenses.
Messrs. Huff and Fleming urged that
the legislators came for glory,
and the $4 was for their
expenses, and the bill passed as recom
mended, appropriating $8,009 for the live
members—E. A. Flemiug, Eben Hillyer, T.
M. 1 espies. Anthony Murphy aud J. W.
Houston. It was hard to uvs come that $4
a day standard hold to by the legislators as
the maximum of remuneration.
T WITTY'S BILL SHAKY.
A Motion to Reconsider it Carried in
the Senate.
Atlanta, Ga., Deo. 18.—After all, the
Twitty bill may fail to become a law. Karly
this morning a strong memorial from the
Atlanta business men, urging its reconsider
ation, was read in the Senate, and, striking
while the iron seeme t hot, the opposers of
th*- measure managed to carry out the sug
gastlon. The vote on the motion to recou
aider stood twenty to twemy. President
Mitchell cast the deci ling ballot. The bill
was .heu tabled. Exactly what the recon
sideration of the hill signifies id not easy to
determine. Several alliancemou seem to
have lost confidence in the utility of the
measure.
A CAUCUS HELD.
A caucus among the senator* of tbu partr
wo* held ilii? afternoon, ami fifteen favored
the bill, while five opposed it. Tuo re
maining eight, iieo**ary to pas* it again,
tto opponent* of the measure say, will not
be found, though they admit that th-<-e or
four prob bly fa i arable vou-s were not
represented in tb caucu*. Na and a senator
benight: "The bill will, in my Judgment, U.
h*i unlea* albiwad to go unr Ur the sum
mer session. What, it'* fate will bo in that
event can O ily lie guessed at."
Tb* promoted amendment which lay at
the iMlom of the affair between Messrs,
O'Neal and Cabamss pro-rates Up- tax to be
levied on roiiP g stock among ihs various
cities along each hue, mate and > f authorising
its collection entirely by Urui/mJ towns.
A Utx wtlon at the Mansion
AfUVTii <l*., liar. Id, Oof. au l Mrs
K- rtbea eou-itamed the member* at the
yt -sta' am-tubly at tee ns ut u mansion
tonight iue folding dour* wet# tnrowi.
e ( * n snl Us* entire ground Moor e-sb verted
ioho one hands ear lumsplsoe room Marly
ben e-w# utas*i A large issrty of
ig.*e*-o and oUn a baste eujnyad the
Uatatan im at ttm etrwftleg
TAXATION OF RAILROADS
Senators Caban lea and O'Neal Have
a Tilt over the Bill.
Alta nta, Ga., Dec. 18. —Some hot words
passed between Seat.rs Cabani&s and
i O'Neal toward the close of this afternoon’s
session of the Senate, when the bill author
izing municipalities to tax railroads
was brought In from the oommitteo
room with two conflicting reports attache 1.
The majority reported favorably and a
minoritv adverse.y. Tired out with the
unprecedented local grind, the Senate felt
little disposed at that late hour to wade into
a bill of 3 ich imp nance and press:! i:ig so
broad a field for debate. Accordingly, a
motion was ma le to adjourn, but it was
voted down.
Mr. Cabini-s then moved that the bill be
printed, in order that it might be thoroughly
understood before the Senate aoled.
O’NEAL OPPOSES IT.
This Mr. O’Neil opposed. The bill was
short, he said, only covering a single page
of paper, and to print it would be a useless
expense to the state. The bill was of
importance to every city in the state, and
should be promptly note i on. It was r.ea'-
tb end of tbe session; the bill would need
to go back to the Hous i to have its amend
ments concurred in, and the attempt to de
lay its considera.iou as simply aa effort to
kid it.
Mr. Cabaniss cried emphatioally, “I deny
it.”
Mr. O’Neal retorted that the drawer of
the amandine t had told him plainly t at
it would be offered for that purp se, and he
added: "1 am responsible for the asser
tion.
A current of excitement flashed through
the chamber.
Mr- CaDaniss answered that no amendment
was b fore the House. The gentlemau might
be referring to a statement made in the
committee room. If so tie had no right to
allude to it.
Mr. O’Neal answered that he referred to
nothing that occurred there, neither had he
thought of reflecting on the gentleman from
the Thirty-second (Mr. Cabaniss), but he
felt interested in tbe bill, and if not bandied
at once it would be goodby bill.
Mr. Williams alao urged that action be
not postponed, and Mr. Beck supported
Mr. Cabaniss’ motion.
LOVE STRAIGHTENS IT OUT.
Mr. Love got the floor to straighten
things out, taking advantage of the special
privileges which have come to bo his by
right of custom. He stated that he arose to
apologize for hit friends on the left. Those
little spats didn’t mean anything. The
senators would make Mend* directly and
it would be all right. Everybody laughed,
including the parties to the little differ
ence. and, not long after, the bill
having by way of compromise been inide
the special order for to-morrow morning,
the Senate adjourned, leaving Messra
Cabaniss and O’Neal, neither of whom had
shown more than momentary temper, dis
cussing business with a knot of other com
mitteemen.
GEORGIA’S BRANCH COLLEGES.
The Senate Adopts the Report in
Their Favor.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 18.—The Senate to
day adopted the committee report in favor
of tbe branch colleges, and competent
judges in both houses and on both sides of
the question predict the most stubborn re
sistance on tbe part of the House, even it
such a course should involve an extension of
the session. The new branches proposed were
all sirickeu out in the committee room,
leaving the question bare of useless lumber.
A member of the committee yesterd ;y
stated confidentially that they had only
been added as bul.aot to br.rig the old in
stitutions safely into port. The argument
put forward lust night by Senators Mitchell
and Cabmiss, that the Btato had expressly
coutracte l ( to support tbe old branches, con
verted inauy voters.
OBTAISKD A GOOD MAJORITY.
Several voted with the committee on this
ground, and the brnnehes obtained a good
majority. President Mitchell’s amendments
forbidding the colleges under any pretext to
charge mure than $lO a year tuition on
patu of forfeiture of their appropriations
prevailed. Tbe other sections of the bill
were rapidly disposed of. When the tech
nological school clause was reached Mr. Ir
vine proposed to amend by cutting down
the appropriations for that institution to
SIB,OOO. Debate followed.
MR. BECK’S STRONG SPEECH.
Mr. Beok, wnos speech was probably the
most interesting, took the position that the
institution was necessary to that state in
dependence so much to be desired. Should
Georgia continue to call upon the north for
her road builders and architects. or should
she train them at home ami owe the im
provements of the future and the develop
ment of her wonderful resources to her
own sons, educated by her own fireside' To
kill the technological school, even to cripple
it, would boa blow at southern progress.
Hr Mr. Irvine’s amendment was easily
slaughtered, and the lull appropriation was
given.
The committee amendment, increasing
the contingent fund from $12,000 to SIB,OOO,
was agreed to without opposition.
The amendment increasing the appro
priation for publishing two volumes of the
supreme court reports from J6.U00 to $9,001),
so as to publish three volumes, was car
ried. The bill was then passed without
further alteration.
The appointment of Judge Allen Fort to
succeed Judge Irwin as u member of the
state railroad commission was confirmed.
The following bills passe i; Giving tbe
railroad commission the power to fix the
rates of storage charged by the railroads:
pensioning confederate soldiers’ wide vs;
the House resolution providing for revision
of the penal laws, and Mr. Clifton's bid
authorizing the mayor and aldermen of
Bavin nan to require citizens to perform
road duty or pay commutation tax.
Convicted of Swindling.
Atlanta. Ga., Dec. 18.—W. M. Hatch
cock, a mere ia;it of Fairburn, was to-day
convicted of cheating and swindling, and
sentenced to pay $1,090 or lie imprisoned
twelve months. Heob’ained 8921 wortn of
go dsfroin A. I’. Morgan of turn city, after
falsely representing himself to be a large
land and mill owner.
A Foot Mashed.
Albany, Ga.. Dec. 18.—C. J. Mitchell,
transfer cl’-a of the Savannah, Florida a;,d
Western railway, had his foot mashed off
this afieru on wmle the pa*se:ger traiu for
Columbia was switching around tne “Y.”
Ho accidentally got Ins foot caught under
the trucks of tile coscars.
The Direct Trade Convention.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 18.—Gov. Northern,
acting under a resolution of the legislature,
lias extended an invitation to all the gov
ernors of the southern states to attend the
direct trade convention, wtii -h meet* m the
capitol ou the second Wednesday of Jauuary
next.
Clifton tor Congressman at Cargo.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 18. The Kerne
Tribune will hoist at the head ul It* col
umn* tbs name of II m. William Clifton of
Chatham fur congressman at large if the
last census entitle* Ga rgia to auo.her con
gi ess man, as is the opinion among tbe leg
la tors.
A School Teacher Resign*.
gtitMAN, Ga., Deo. 18 Prof. X W
Cooper, (sriu'lpai of the Quitman grdd
I *cb ail f,r tbo pant year, be* rsaUnsd. It Is
i r|s rud that he did si to accept a more
: remutt-raUv* piemen elsewhere.
Important to Travel.ng Public
Mew 1 retell JLcei auw ope*l lawsssl. lew'
I agoippsS aa4 atoet popular hotel in !*<• oi>
I Vide flows** *e suUe with ha! hr Mates. $S
i pci At# **ef vysssd Mels** A • >#* # Pmpn
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THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1890.
DODGE COUNTY'S CRIME.
CAPT. FORSYTH'B DAUGHTER A
WITNESS.
Hearing ths Report of the Gun She
Rushed Into Her Father’s Room.
There a Horrible Sight Confronted
Her-Judge Speer Calls One of the
Counsel to Order.
Macon, Ga, Dec. 18. — The tenth day of
the great Forsyth conspiracy case in the
federal cjurt brought fresh sensations. The
prosecution examined witue-aes to show the
motive. When a deputy marshal was on
the stand Mr. Bacon, for the defense, asked
him if he did not know that the witnesses
brought to the court were intimidated and
threatened with imprisonment if they didn’t
state what the government wanted. Judge
Speer, from the beDcb, demanded that the
counsel make his meaning plain, and was
told that the counsel meant that the district
attorney had held witnesses in fear by in
timidation.
THE CHARGE INVESTIGATED.
The court a-ked for the names of such
witnesses, and said that the mattor should
be investigated there and then, which was
dona Tne district attorney repudiated the
charge as false, and said that on tbe other
hand the defense nad intimidated the gov
ernment witnesses until they weie afraid of
their lives. Judge Speer, in summing up,
said that the court utterly discredited the
insinuation cast on the district attorney.
The accusation was utterly unfounded.
A TILT WITH TH* JUDGE.
The counsel hero interfered and desired to
be heard, but was peremptorily refused.
Mr. Bacon demanded the right to repudi
ate tbe insinuation of tbe court. He
claimed his right to reply both in court and
elsewhere.
“You shall be given the right to reply,
sir,” said the court, “and I shall be ready
to meet it,” was the quick and meaning
answer.
The court at once adjourned, bat met
again in half an hour.
MISS FORSYTH ON THE STAND.
In the afternoon Miss Nellie Forsyth,
only daughter of Capt. John C. Forsyth,
was brought into court. She is 17 years of
and pretty, although the shock of her
father’s awful death has left iistracea She
stood the ordeal bravely, answering the
questions in an audible voice and telling the
story of the death scene without faltering,
except for a tremor now and then, when
the recollection nearly overpowered her.
THE MURDER.
“We were sitting at supper,” she said,
“mother and father and I, aud had just
finished. Father was telling us what be
would have to do tue next day. Then he
got up and went iuto the library. A few
minutes afterward I heard him call ray
mother. She did not hear him at first, but
I told her he wanted her. Just as she got
up to go wo heard the noise, a loud noise,
hut we did not know then that it was a
gun. We ran into the room.
A HORRIBLE SIGHT.
“Father was sitting up in his chair with
his eyes shut, as if he was asleep; but when
1 went up to him I saw the hole in his head
and blood on his cheek. He tried to get up
from his chair, but fell over sidewajs. put
his hand up to his eyes and wiped the blood
away, and then fell forward. He
never spoke a word, except that
I think he said as we came
into the room, “Call mamma.” There was a
big hole in the back of his head. The room
was full of smoke aud the window pane
was broken.” The counsel for the defense
made 110 cross-examination.
The doctor testified that Capt. Forsyth
had been shot f r >ra behind with buckshot,
and that his skull was at one part broken to
a pulp.
The murderer was undoubtedly Richard
Lowry, alias Herring, alia* the notorious
Bob Brewer. Startling revelations will be
made to-morrow by a witness.
A MAN OF MANY NAMES.
He la In a Good Way to bo Deprived of
Liberty for Many Months.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 18.—A muchly
named, neatly attired, young man of
polished address, wtiom we will call Cove,
was sent to jail from Justice Manning’s
court this afternoon on a warrant sworn
out by a Mr. Nevis of this city, charging
him with swindling. Cove, alias Richards,
Emory, Casey, and other names, it
will be remembered, fell into durance
ville through writing a letter to a well
known society lady of Atlanta, signing a
name similar to hers, and telling her to ad
dress her answer care of W. D. Richards,
at the Grant house, on Whitehall street.
Detectives were given the case, and ou
Ba urday Cove was jailed as the writer, a
comparison of his handwriting with that
on the letter fastening the authorship oa
him. Morris charges Cove with hav
ing represented himself as agent for Sloan
& Cos., of Cincinnati, in the south appoint
ing agents and collecting sl2 from him for
samplos. Hloau & Cos. wire that Cove is a
fraud and was discharged by them. Dr.
Smith of Atlanta and A. M. Pearsons of
Macou were similarly swindled. New
Orleans is making inquiries for
Cove, and will pay a reward for
him. The letter writing affair has not re
ceived attention in court, though the of
feuded ons 6 are desirous of prosecuting,
for, so -ay the legal lights, the statute) make
no mention of any hau ling under which
proceedings couid be instituted.
ZACriKY’A RESOLUTION.
What the State Road Committeee of
the House Will Report.
Atiakta, Ga., Dec. 18.—The state road
committee of the House will rep ort the
Zac ary resolution by substitute substan
tially as follows: That the claims of the
lesseos be referred to a committee of eight,
to l>e appointed by the governor, six of
h m must be able to concur in the award.
Their verdict is not to he finally vetoed by
the governor. Furthermore, if either the
state or lessees feel dissatisfied with the
verdict on legal grounds ai appeal may be
taken to the supreme court.
The old iesiees held a meeting to-day.
Col. E. W, Cole of Nas iville, Maj.
Stahlman, Mr. Walters of Baltimore,
and a number of promiueut railroad
men interested in the stock were present
So far as can be learned the
lessees decided to trust to President Brown’s
weli known judgment to take care of their
interests in dealing with tbo state. They
will meet again Tuesday.
• ’resident Thomas called on the governor
this afternoon, and is reported to have loft
hiui reassured concerning the Isaac.
Commercial Agmclaa to Bn Taxed.
Atlanta, Ga.. Dec. 18.—Tbe mercantile
agencies ha . e thus far escaped the atten'iou
of the legislature, but an effort will bn made
by Senator Johnston of the Tuirty-niuth to
have thorn remembered in the tax act. lie
desire* to collect of “all mercantile and
c'heeling agenoie*. commercial agencies
and ad agencies of ii leu character $l6O each
lu every c uuty whore trey have estab
lished offices."
A Bridegroom at 7(j
Aum sta, Ga.. Dec. 18 -Prof. J. Alma
l ei'il, tns best known professor of pwitutu
*e>p l i fiaerg a perhaps, and who has baeu a
I washer for uc/re U.au helf a century, wo*
merrl and to-night t> Mi M. M M ,>. n<>
Its* Iss'U an inuiat* of In* Innas for man)
year* During tbe life of Mrs
Pei 4 ehe lived w|'b the fatally, and has
ouUnued *iu>*e tier dss'b in ctmrg* of tne
I rofsasor * b ints T - mgbl their long rear*
of friendship and iMOiuate aseociaM u art
fevmd wiiti man tag* Vim uai py grierru
[ >t 70 years <iM and bit b ide p< t.*,>. ten
I )MMf bM jh her.
GBORGIA 8 CONFERENCE.
| Proceedings of tbe Second Day’s Bee
elon at Macon.
Macon, Ga, Dec. 18. — The South Geor
gia conference held its second session here
to-day.
T. T. Christian was substituted in place
of W. W. Stewart on the board of church
extension. Howard W. Key was add, and to
the same board.
Rev. D. M. Smith of the publishing
house was introduced.
Tbe first question, “Who are admitted
on trialf” won called, and answered by Ed
ward T. Tucker from the Macon district.
The bishop caned the second question,
“Who remain on t ialT’ The following
ha l been before tee committee, and, having
passed an approved examination, were
pa,ed to the class of the second veer: John
H. Mather, J. W. Traley, and E. V. Morgan.
In the same class C. li Crawley, \V. C.
Brewton, and Rufus B. Ro3s were con
tinued in the class of tbe first year.
Under question 3, “Who are superannu
ated?” the following names were called and
referred to the committee on conference re
lations: T. B. Lanier, f’. C. Harris, Dr. T.
K. Leonard, W. M. Watts, L. A. Snow, W.
F. Robe ts, F. R. C. Ellis, S. G. Guilds, W.
F. Thomas, J. M. Marshall, W. S. Baker, C.
A. Moore, It. B. Les er, Jonu B. Wafdlaw,
and W. F. Bearden, Jr.
On the call of the 17th question, “Who
are supernumerary,” 8. S. Sweet, C. J.
Toole, C. H. Carson, W. C. Davis and J. J.
Giles were referred to the committee on
conference relations.
ADMITTED TO DEACON’S ORDERS.
Question 4 was called—“ Who are ad
mitted into full connection?” The follow
ing havi. g passed approved examinations
they were passed t> the c ass of the third
year: W. E. Vaughan, elder; J. P. Dick
inson, J. S. Funderburk, W. C. Glenn,
deacon; C. H. McCord, Jason Shirah, A. J.
Bell and J. W. Parker. All tne above
who had not hitherto boe.i ordained were
re -ominended to deacons’ orders. K. M.
Mahone of the same class was, on motion of
Dr. Hinton, discontinued. Thomas E.
Davenport of this class, a deacon of one
year, went before the third and fourth year
committee, and will be recommended for
elders’ orders. J. C. Grie- of the same class,
on his own motion, was continued in the
class of the second year.
Several members of the North Georgia
conference were introduced to the confer
ence, and ais > Dr. E. W. Warren, of the
First Baptist church.
Some time was here taken in calling the
the roll for subscriptions to the minutes of
the conference.
Dr. Morris, secretary of the church ex
tension board, made a strong plea in behalf
of church extensio l work. At the close
of the speech a collection was taken for a
church at Durango, Mexico. Two years
ago a subscription was given for this
church, amounting to $2,500. Of this
amount $1,600 was paid, and Dr. Morris
asked for the S9OO.
Boston at tbe Polls.
BOSTON, Ga., Deo. 18. —The following
was the vote at Boston for county officers:
For Sheriff—R. I’. Doss, 80; J. A. burst,
62.
For Tar Receiver—M. W. Simmons, 78;
J. F. MtCati,’., 69.
For Tax Collector—P. S. Heeth, 105; H.
R. Hurst , 45.
For C unty Treasurer—Chas. Gandy, 120;
Ansel Dekle, 24.
Everything passed off quietly.
A Gin-house Burned.
Lumpkin, Ga., Dec. IS.— The gin-house
of J. A. B. Ward, seven miles west of
Lumpkin, was burned about 3 o’clock a. in.
on Dec. 15.
Tne firm of Maddox & Parkins, general
dealers in merchandise and cotton, was
closed up by the sheriff Tuesday.
A Band Blown off.
Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 18.—This after
noon while Codis Parket, a y oung white man
living at Millview, nine miles from this cl y,
was firing a Christmas gun, usiug an old
army musket overloaded wi h powder, tbe
gun exploded, tearing ms hand off.
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and $1 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N.Y
SPECIAL, NOTICES.
To rent some show cases for a few days. Ad
dress MERCHANT, News office.
MM it \ M £ AhKM V.
Ja’. T. Ptewaht & Son, Agents.
•las. < Yonoe, Manager.
I*>Bdon and lAnosshire Kir* Insurance Com
pstny of Live oct m* New York I'nderwi hers
Agency of N w York. OFFICE: No. OO
Bay Street
FORKNI CITY MIMA
Wc are now grinding Maryland White Corn,
new crop, An-! i|Ulily of Msal and Grits very
Much unproved. sweeter and eltogeiber mere
desirable llisu tue kiln and lei urlle from the
Wsi Hay VI .- A ELTON.
MM If K.
Neltlwr the Master nor the owner* of ths
British lrk K T G wl.l hi r**ponsilite for say
debts cootractad by Ih* crew.
W It TIIATUM. dealer
Mil, T. V. itOMMtvUS.
Miftwr
odd flllo** m ii.idNa
Coras* hsraard i> IPeU atrees*.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
NAUOHTIN.—Tbe friends and acquaintance
of Mrs. UxTHrstSE NxrowTtw anl family, ard
of Michael NaugbUn, are respectfully invited in
attecd the funeral of the former from St.
Patrick's church THIS MORNING at 10:30
o'cloos.
MEETING*.
Livnnni lodge. no. ar. p. and . m
The annual communication of this a
Lodge will be held THlSlFriday) EVEN w/jr-
INO at 6 o'clock at Masonic Temple ' xr\
There will be an election and installation of
officers.
Memoers of sister lodge* and transient breth
ren are cordially invited to attend. By order of
A. H. MACDONELL, W. M.
H. E. Wilson. Secretary.
PULASKI COUNCIL NO. 153, It. A.
A regular meeting THIS EVENING at 8
o'clock at Knights of Pythias Hail
C. NAUSSY, Regent.
Clarencz S. Connf.rat. Secretary
OLMSTKAD CLUB.
All citizens favoring candidacy of COL
CHARLES H. OLMSTEAD for COUNTY
TREASURER are invited and requested to at
tend meeting at Arnory Hali. THIS (Friday)
EVENING at 8:30 o'clock.
H. C. CUNNINGHAM, ’temporary Chairman.
H. G. Uanakl, Temporary Secretary.
MUKTI.NG OF STOCKHOLDER*.
Central Railroad and Bankino Cos. of Ga. )
Savannah, Ga , Dec. 3, 1890. f
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
this company 111 take place at the Banking
House, in Savannah, on TUESDAY, Dec. Si, at
10 o’clock a. a. Stockholders and their families
will be passed free over the company’s road to
tbe meeting from tne 20th to the Sid, inclusive,
and will be passed free returning from tbe 23d
to the 27th, inclusive, upon presentation of their
stock certificates to the conductors.
T. M. CUNNINGHAM. Cashier.
*t>KCIAL NOTICE*.
On on ft after Feh. 1, 1830, the basis of meat*
wrevu ent of alt anoe ttsiog in the M ,nV:No
News uoQ be agate, or at the rate of $1 40 aa
inch for the Jtrst insertion.
SPECIAL NOTICE. '
We herSby extend a cordial invitation to the
citizens f Savannah and surrounding country
to be present at our formal opening Monday
and Tuesday next. Music by orchestra day and
night; no obromoe; a least of art and elegance:
our five (Sj floors will b thrown open for in
spection: our passenger elevator will run day
and night all invited.
DAVIS BROS.
TO TAXPAYERS.
Ta*A3*R’S OvjSCB OF THI OITT OV SAVANNAH, I
Savannas. Ga.. December 13, 1890. (
Notice Is hereby givso to tbe taxpayers of
the city of Savannah that, under an ordinance
passed by the oouccil on the 10th inst, ths as
sessment and valuation of property made for
municipal taxation for the year 1890. under the
terms and provisions of the ordinance of the
city, passed November 39, 1883, will be con
tinued as the basis of taxation by tbe city for
the year 1891 as to the real estate, Including
improvements, covered thereby in the absence
of objections.
Such objections. If any. must be filed in this
office within fifteen (15) days from this date. In
tbe absence of objections within the time
specified, the assessment and valuation already
made will lie considered as satisfactory, and
will he binding for the year 1391.
CHAS. 8. HARDEE,
City Treasurer,
IMPORTED SOLID-BALK
HAIR BRUSHES, OLOTHEB BRUSHES.
TOOTH AND Nail brushes.
The finest selection in the city. Call anl
examine.
ROWLINSKI. Pharmacist. Broughton and Dry
ton st rests. Telephone ft*.
DON'T GIVE UP IN DESPAIR.
Dyspeptics, you will find a reliable remedy In
DR. ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR.
I* is a faultiest vegetable preparation, and
indorsed by prounivsn} tnadicgi men.
Silver medal and dijßtmia awarded over com
petitors.
Prepared by
B. F. ULMER, M. D., Pharmacist,
Savannah, Ga.
Price, $1 per but tie. Said by all druggists.
FRIED & HICKS,
THE ONLY LADIES’ RESTAURANT IN THE
BOUTH.
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
THE FINEST OYSTER OOCtK IN GEORGIA.
FRIED & HIOKS, 9, tl mad 13 Market.
noticm -
All bills against the British steamship
SALADO must be presented at our office
before 12 O'clock m, THIS DAY, or payment
thereof will be debarred.
Sav’h., Dec. 19, 1890. STBACHAN & CO.,
Consignees.
DON’T BE “DEAD BROKE.”
“Uncle Adam’ wj 1 lend yon Money on any
‘ personal' ’ property at lovostrate of interest
for one, two or three months. Open from 7a.
m. to 9 p m. : to 11 r. m. NEW YORK
LOAN OFFICE, 20 Jefferson street, corner
Congress Street Lane. ADAM STRAUSS,
Manager.
HEIDT’S HOLIDAY CUT PRICES.
It will pay you to look for It among personals,
and remember tomorrow the Saturday special
prices and Sample Cologne. To-day from 10 to
11 o’clock Gum Drops ic„ from 10 to 11 o'clock.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All bills against the British steamship
CROWN must be presented at our office
before 12 o’clock w. THIS DAY, or payment
thereof will be debarred.
Sav'h, Dec. 19.1590. STBACHAN & CO..
f oitstg nee).
Partlee Who placed orders for Baskets in ad
vance will kindly call and select sarno this
evening, and see some elegant novelties for
Xinas and New Year's.
BUTLER’S PHARMACY.
THE SV.TDAI MORNING .YEWI
Witt be found rsgularlv on sale at the following
planes,
EBTILL 8 NEWS DEPOT, 211* Bull strsst
OOSNOHH NEWS STAND.
K. J. MEFFBRM MtUCi WORE,
Owner W*et Bio*l and Kiev art llr sets
T. A MULLRYNK k 00. H DRUG STORE.
IVesi Brood and waldliurx NrwU
8T J, !L YUNGB S PHT.'O STORE.
Oerner Wblhskerand Huffy streets
W. A. PIB HOTS pKVO VOW-
CoraH Hall and Pips streets
Mccauley k no n pica mtoms.
Cunmr Ns* Ihwavs sal preyten street
SPECIAL NOTICES.
" LAST NOTH?*.
STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR 1 *9O
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
TAX DIGEST FOR 1390 WILL
CLOSE THIS DAY
At 2 O'clock P. M..
WHEN ALL UNPAID TAXES FOR
PROPERTY. P'.OFHSSIONS AND POLLS
WILL BE COLLECTED BY EXECUTION
WITH COSTS, AND INTEREST AT THE
RATE OF SEVEN PER CENT PLR AN
NUM FROM THE TIME FIXED BY LAW FOB
ISSUING THE SAME.
James j. McGowan,
Tax Collector, C. C.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER*
The friends of Col. CHARLES H. OLM
STEAD announce him aa a candidate for the
office of County Treasurer, and ask in his be
half the votes and support of their fellow citi
zens at the election WEDNESDAY, January 7
1891,
IXocLUS owtwjMv-
IWb)
I have a few In stock—curing of
October, 1889.
CELERY—I am receiving much finer Kalama
zoo than any one here, and on’t forget
that. I receive largely. Don't charge
any more than what you pav others
for inferior quality. Mine is all white,
crisp, fresh.
DRESSED TCKKEYS-I receive extra fine
Dressed Turkeys.
Have some to arrive Saturday. You must
order before to secure any.
BUTTER—I am sole agent for Ellington
Creamery— o%e of the three finest
creameries in tbe world. Costs you lc
per pound mot e than tub butter. In 1 pound
and L, pound prints.
FIGS’—I nave some elegant pulled Macaroon
digs Also some fancy Layers. I cao
sell you Figs less than any one here for same
quality.
RAISINS!—Fancy Dessert Fruit. Surpass any
you ever 6aw.
NUTS!—I don’t bttv Mixed Nuts like the
others—buy original packages, best imports of
various kinds—sell new fine Mixed Nuts. 15c.
Alao have Paper Shell Almomls. Tarragona
Almonds, Mayette Walnuts, Texas Peeani.
Filberts. Brazils. Shelled Jordan Almonds,
Valencia Almonds, Shelled Pecans. Walnuts and
Filberts, Italian Chestnuts.
CAPE COD CRANBERRIES—Fine dark.
MAKE A NOTE OF THIS:
Something I can't refer to here takes place on
-2d. Send to our store during to-day for circu
lar regarding it.
JNO. J. REILY,
'Phone to 165. 30 Whitaker street,
Savannah, Ga.
lO BOXES SEEDLESS RAISI.VS.
25 boxes London Layer Raisins.
50 boxes and Baskets Figs.
25 Boxes Prunes.
10 boxes Citron.
200 pounds Currants.
Above coming in to-day. Call and get your
Holiday supplies, also a full line of Preserves
and Jelly. Mince Meat, Canned Goods of every
description, Asparagus Tips, Truffles, Salmon
Steaks, California Fruits, Cook’s Favorite To
matoes, Mushrooms, French Peas, Potted
Meats. Do not forget to takejbome some of that
Jersey Butter.
ENGEL & ROTHSCHILD.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
Savannah Bank and Tiiost Company, i
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 18, 1890. f
This bank has declared a semi-annual divi
dend of Three Dollars per share to stockholders
as of record this date, payable on and after 31st
December, 1890.
The transfer books will he closed from this
date until Jan. 20, 1891. JAS. H. HUNTER,
Cashier.
IILE( Tld’) FOR DIRECTORS^
TheMebcbantb' National Bank of Savannah, t
Savannah, Ga , Dec. 14. 1880. i
The annual election for Directors of this bank
will lie held at Its hanking house on TUESDaY,
Jan. 13,1891, between L’ and 1 o’clock.
THOJ. GADSDEN. Cashier.
NOTICE.
Neither the master nor consignees of the
British steamship BAWTRY, Whattley, master,
wfll be responsible for any debts contracted by
■ the crew of said vessel.
A. MINIS' SONS. Consignees.
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.
Central Railroad and Banking Cos. oy Ga. i
Savannah, Ga., Dec. t, ISQO. I
An election for thirteen directors to manage
the affairs of this company for the ensuing
year will bo held at the Banking House in Sa
vannah, MONDAY, the sth of January, 1891,
betwean the hours of 10 o'clock a sc., and 2
o'clock p. m. Stockholders and their families
will be passed free over the company's rood to
attend the election, from the 3rd to the sth of
January, inclusive, and be passed free return
ing, from the sth totha 7th of January, inclu
sive, on presentation 6f their stock certificates
to the conductors.
T. M. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
THE TITLE Gt) ARA!YTE3 AYD LOAIY
COMPANY OF SAVA.VVAH,
135 Congress Street,
Will pay Interest at 6 per cent, per annum ou
SPECIAL DEPOSITS
of 8500 and ovar for fixed periods of one or
more years, and wlli issue certificates
of deposit.
INTEREST AT 4 PER CENT,
compoanded quarterly, on d-poaits in the
Dime Savings Department.
GEORGE H. STONE, E. L. HACKETT.
President. Treasurer.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Ail persons are cautioned against purchasing
that tract of land in Chatham County, Georgia,
immediately south of the extended limits of
the city of Savannah, known as the IJIiANCH
TRACT, containing One Hundred and Sevan
Acres, more or ieaa, bounded on the north by
Esttll Avenue, eaat by W T aters Road, south by
lamia of Darstow. and west by lands of Gen. A-
R. lAwton, as X have made a contract for the
purchase thereof, and intend to apply to the
courte for a specific performance or the con
tract. J. H. EBTILI,
Savannlb. Aur. 80, IRfifi.
_ A -i-r i kro
1% I I .
S. C3-ULOlc©ixtLji-xn.©r' &c So^ 6
AMUSEMENTS.
SAVANNAH THEATER?
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, DEC. 13 and
SATURDAY MATINEE.
The Pr sperous Fun-Makers of a Nation
HENSHAW AND TEN BiIGECK.
(The original < i'Donovan Duff and Pelly Brio’l
of the Two Old Cronies, i *
And their Company of Faultless Comedia-s
runners and Dancers, pre euttng the ."err ',
men'al Comedy, earn
“THE NABOBS.”
An Operatic Extravaganza. Brimful of all
i ■ .\??. Eew that is original, that is fun v. and
aa that is sparkling and taking in the Fin.
Maker.. World, and containing more h i
sweeter music, more and pre tier Bon -s. mor->
and bnghter funnyism, m re and handsome
c stu.nes and more and heartier laurhs than
roniee| h ® r v <J °, nD * ly - Tet >e “ a - Nothing but
rollicking fun from start to flaDh.
beats at BUTLER S, Dec. 17. Next attrac.
est's Min-trels, Dec. 23
STOVES
NORTON 4 HMH
Are offering fine DECORA te D French Chins
DINNER & TEA SETS,
QFANCY DECORATED
Plates and Cups aui Saucers,
In cases suitable for Christmas Presents.
dolls, bbic-a-brac
PLATED WARE.
SOLE AGENTS FOR
The Iron King Cook,
west shore'
AND
NEW SPLENDID
RANGES.
Call and see us and get our price3 before nur-
NORTON k HANLEY,
York. President and Whitaker.
BANKS.
jop:d~weed. ""■■jn-A. V’.' k-AW.'Kd
President. Vice President*
JA3. H. HUNTER, Cashier.
SAVANNAH BANK 4 TRUST CO.
Savings Bep t
allows 40/q
Deposits of II and Epward Received.
Interest on Deposits Payable Quarterly.
DIRECTORS:
Josrpu D, Wked, of J. I). Weed & Cos.
John C. Rowland, Capitalist,
C. A. Kkir/.t:, Exchange an lusuranoe.
John’ L. Hardke, < capitalist.
R. G. Kawjs, of Cbisnmm, Erwin A dußignou.
Edward KaAow. of Strauss ft Cos.
Isaac G. Haas. General Broker.
M. Y. Maclntyrk, of M. Y. & D. I. Maclntyre.
John Lyons, of John Lyous & Cos.
Waltzb Coney, of Paterson, Downing & Cos.
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
DO YOU WANT TO
Put your customers m a good humor ard aid
them to enjoy a Merry Christmas? Send tuem
a ga lon of our
White Dove Whisky,
nicely sealed in a nice jug, with the coirm'i
ments ot your firm. They will enjoy this, driak
to your health, wlih best wishes to safely tide
over low prices and rough times. Send us your
orders. We will do the shipping and save you
all trouble. We offer one carload Jugs in S
gallons, 2 gallons. 1 gallon, one-half gallon: 300
boxes Choice Oranges, fancy bright stock and
good shippers: 300 boxes raisins; EO bixes Cit
ron; 10 barrels Currants.
HEADQUARTERS CHRISTMAS GROCERIES.
A. EHRLICH & BRO.,
Wholesale Grocers aval Liquor Dealer*,
153 ana 155 Bay street,
PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING.
18S0 FALL SB iipHiwW
PRINTING AND BINDING,
BLANK BOOKS.
r.a tablishment fully fished with all
necessary TOOLS and MACIUNEHY.
FAPEILS and M.ATBRIALS. Comp
tent Workmen. Established Reputa
tion for Good 'Work. Additional pr
ders solicited. Estimates furnishod.
93# BAY STREET.
GEO. N NICHOLS.
COTTON FACTORS.
John Flannery. John L. Johnson.
JOHN FLANNERY £ CO.,
Cotton Factors,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Pegging and Iron.£•W
market rates. P r '’ ml 5 r m-rsl cash advances
business entrusted to us. L>
made ou irr‘ 0 ll ‘ ’ '
..
CHAS- A- COX
41. BARNARD ST.. SAVANNAH. OA.
JtAJ*UFACTV T K£f* or—
GALVANIZED IKON CORSICES
m ROOFING in ALL ITS BRANCHES
Estimate, (or oty or country work promptly
tU j££f l ioc the celebrated Swedish MaW
fa, Walter's Patent Tin 3hGf|g .
GINGER ALE.
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