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8 ALL READY FOR LEAP YEAR. UHERED IN AT MIDNIGHT WITH THK I SI AL CMEMOVIES. Rudk in toy ( liimc* anti Bell* and lllnwn in by W histles—The First of line >nw Year Lnaka Ipon an Reth odlsl Lose Frani nl \A c*le> Mnou mt-ntHl and Sfrvlcaa l SI. Panl's FpiM'npa! mill t the I oloreil I burckea-To-daj'n Eirnla. Leap year Is here and the girls will hare . chanee. The old year went out under favorable auspices, and the new one has already begun to get in its work. It was a bright and crisp moonlight night at the hour of * Five minutes before that time the night was silent and scarcely a sound could be heard, ex cept perhaps that of an isolated whistle or firecracker that got in its work ahead of the game. Just before tha long hand on the clock reached midnight, however, the whistles began to biow. the bells to ring and the reserve firecrackers to give warning that the time had "come. Congregations in sev eral of the churches were engaged in prayer and song, the chimes on St. John's church were ringing out a glad welcome to 1896, the bells and w histles on the river front were clanging and blow ing as though trying to speak the language of the hair dozen nationalities they represented, but which with the new year was that of the one race they represented—humanity. Fires were left under many a boiler that their whistles might announce the New Tear's coming; me crackers and can non announced its arrival, one-half of Savannah was awake, something unus ual tor SuvannuhlaiiK at Ihe midnight hour, and lights gleamed from many a window. The rounder took his parting orink at the club on the last stroke ot the clock, and with iiis New Year’s greet ing went oft to dream of future sports and coming reast.-. Last night promised a bright and glo rious day for the new year. Ihe duy will probably be a ha If-holiday all round. .Most of the business houses will close up' at least in the afternoon, while the public and semi-public buildings will be closed for the entire day. The courts will open merely for form's sake at 10 o'clock, and a few moments thereaflor will be closed lor the day. The city exchange, the cus tom house, the cotton exchange, the board of trade and h!1 the banks will tuke a day off, and their employes, or most of them will have a day of lest. There were services of an interesting Fnd attractive nature in many of the churches last night. About 3tk> people of all denominations, the majority, however, being Methodists, attended Ihe services in the leetuie room a* Wesley Monumen tal church. The services were in charge of Rev. A. M. Williams, the pastor, and the sermon or talk was by Rev. J. H. ticruggs of Trinity church, who spoke in a most interesting and entertaining manner of the lessons that the occasion should teach to all. This was followed by a regular Methodist love feast and experience meeting in which brief talks suggested by the occasion and the expe riences of the speakers were made. Ap propriate hymns were sung and a poem on the old and new year was read by the pastor. The services closed with prayer and benediction in which blessings for all for the new year were asked. The services at SI. Paul's Episcopal church began at 11:30 o'clock, and were of an impressive character. The congre gation nearly filled the church. The first part of the service marking the close of the year was chiefly prayers and con fessional. After the general confession the lesser Litany was said und the Psalm for the day. The rector read a scripture lesson and Just before the clock struck 12 the congregation knelt in silent prayer until the last stroke marked the advent of the new year, when the choir and congregation joined In a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. The celebration of the holy communion followed. The service was the first of Its character ever held in St. Paul's. The rector, Rev. J. L. Seully briefly alluded at the opening of the service to Its general character and the spirit In which the occasion should be observed. The First Bryan Uuptist church away down in the 'Craw was packed to the doors with men. women and children. Very good order was preserved, however, and there was nothing out of the ordinary in the services. Tho large congregation was on Its knees and l'astor Griffin was putting up a fervent petition that Ills flock might he made better Chr stians and better church members, that they ought work harder and live more upright lives during the coming year, when the hands of the clock reached the figure 12. With an appeal for divine guidance for th. heads of the government, city, slate ami national, the pastor said amen. The whole congregation immediately broke into the song, "Happy New Y’car," and all began shaking hands and wishing each other a happy new year. Pastor Griffin has put an end to the “Jumping Egypt" und "walking through Jerusalem," which were once characteris tic of this church, and while the members continue to show a great deal of emotion on occasion, they express It in more con ventional ways. The congregation at he First Afrlcnn Baptist church ushered in the new year with the regular watch-night service. The church was crowded and the meeting was an interesting one. Nearly everybody prayed and everybody was prayed for. Some of the congregation seemed inbued with the belief that it was their last chance on earth to pray and they prayed all the time regardless of what was go ing on. At St. Philips church, it happened to he the night for the quarterly meeting and the younger element, which so much enjoys the delights of the “walkin' Egypt." and who had anticipated such a glorious time were somewhat disap iiointed. The stewards of the church, lowever. decided to dispense wlfh class meeting service with the exception of the class service collections, and have a genuine old-time watch-night service. Some of the brethren objected to “walkin’ Egypt.” Services began about 8 o'clock with a (prayer meeting, which lasted until 10 o’clock, when the pastor began his sermon which lasted about an hour. At (he close of the sermon the meeting resolved into a prayer meeting again. At twenty min utes before 12 o’clock the church became silent and the. congregation fell on their knees in “secret” prayer. They continued in silent prayer until the clock struck 12. Services were held In most of ttie colored churches. There will be a foot hall game at tlw Bolton street park this morning at 11 o'clock between two teams composed largely of college boys who are in Sa vannah spending their holidays at home. One team will be styled the Madison Squares and the other the Young Men's Christian Association team, many of the members composing it being members of that association. Mr. Craig Barrow, a student of the state university, and one of the players on *hat team, will be the captain of the Madison Squares, and the Young Men s Christian Association (earn will he captained by Mr. Alex Krenson, one of Savannah's well-known athletes. The usual annual, contest of tho Sa vannah Rifle Association for turkeys will be held to-day at the Avondale rifle "range. The shoot will begin at 12 o’clock noon, and the entries will close at i o'clock p. m. The advertisement of the occasion states that the usual oyster roast, with accompaniments, will be provided. It is presumed that all the members of the association know what that means. Not Responsible lor His Acts. Jack Frank, the crazy German sailor, who was arrested in the cathedral the other day, and afterward released, was in court again yesterday morning, having attempted to enter the house of Mr. J. Perlinski. He will probubly be turned over to some of his countrvinen. as he is evidently not responsible for his ac tions. A Child Enjoys The pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs when In need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious the most gratifying results follow its use so that It is the best family remedy known and every family should have a bottle on hand.—ad. TOOK II lb WIFE AM) CHILD. Sol Akins Robs One Man of His Wife and Another of Ills Money. Solomon E. Akin has skipped the city with the wife and 2-months-old child of his friend, William Collins, and nearly Jl/WO in cash belonging to the Arm of Richardson & Akin, of which G. B. Rich ardson Is the senior partner. Mrs. Col lins also carried away JIOU belonging to her husband. The escapade was well planned by both parlies. Akin formerly boarded at the same house with the Collinses, No. ISLj Jefferson street. Recently Mr. Collins moved his family to No. 90 West Broad street. He had never noticed any undue familiarity between his wife and Akin, though other people have commented on it. Akin was formerly a furniture collec tor for the Savannah Furniture Company. For the last three months he has been running a grocery and liar in partner ship with Richardson at Mill and Farm streets. The business was fairly prosperous, and the firm had considerable money deposited in the bank. Saturday Akin went to the banks in which the firm's money was de posited and drew it all out. He also took all the cash on hand. He told Richardson that he was going up into the country to see his relatives, and that he would not be back for a few days, so the latter thought nothing of It when Akin did not show up Monday morning. Monday morning Mrs. Collins bid her husband a very affectionate good-by. placing her arms around his neck and hugging and kissing him. She Insisted that he come home early to dinner. When he went to dinner his wifi' was not In the house, and the iieople there did not know where she had gone. When he came back to supper she was still absent, and he then realized that something was wrong. His wife had also taken her 2-months-oid infant with her. He searched! high and low for her, and from Informa tion which he obtained lie concluded that she* had left town with Akin. Yesterday morning the distracted hus band received a loiter from his wile, which she had mailed In Savannah, tell ing him that she had left him for good and that he would never see her any more. She told him that he was welcome to every thlng she had left behind, and wished him a long and happy life. She said she had taken her baby and intended to keep it. Mr. Collins had something over JloO in one of the hanks, which. In an excess of affection, he had deposited In his wife's name, and which she drew out Monday morning. Mr. Richardson also received a letter from his absconding partner. In which Akin expressed his desire to do the square thing hy his partner as far as possible. He told Richardson that be was wel come to his share In the grocery business, and that he could have his horse and buggy also. He aIHO enclosed a check 110 on the Mutual Gas Light Company. Mr. Richardson does not think he will be a verw heavy loser. Still he thinks that Aken got the lion's share. The police have not been requested to look the parties up, and no one knows which way they have gone. Mrs. Col lins Is said to be a very handsome woman. Mr. Collins is employed at Cohen ft Brawm’s cloth'ingi store ot> Broughton street. He is very much broken up over his loss. Mr. Collins says thut If he can get back his baby he Is willing to let his wife go. He has the sympathy of a num ber of friends in his misfortunes. TO WAIT FOR MR. PLANT. He Will Meet Chief Arthur and the Engineers Later On. Chief Arthur and the members of the board of adjustment of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers returned to their homes last night. This was due to a telegram received yesterday by Chief Arthur from President Plant stating that he would meet the chief and the board in Savannah for a conference some timo within the next three weeks, and that due notification would be given of the date of the meeting. This arrangement waa satisfactory to the engineers, and they at once made their arrangements to return home. Mr. Arthur left last night for Augusta, where he will pay the divisions there a social visit, und will then return to his home In Cleveland. He will return to Savan- Tiah for the conference with Mr. Plant. The engineers composing the board of adjustment also returned to their homes. Except for providential causes, the same members will compose the board on the occasion of the conference with Mr. Plant. “We do not appndiend any trouble," said one of the committee when seen by a Morning News reporter. “We are sat isfled that when we see Mr. Plant and make a clear statement to him of the whole matter that there will be no clifll eulty in reaching an amicable agree ment. We are not asking for any in creased pay, or for any additional privi leges. we only ask for the same guaran tee of our rights as we have had for years, and which no doubt was given with Mr. Plant's full knowledge and consent. We have always found Mr. Plant ready to deal fairly and uprightly with his em ployes. and we have no reason to expect otherwise now.” The engineers who compose Ihe hoard of adjustment are a clever lot of follows. They are hr(ght and Intelligent men, too, and look more like business and profi ss lonal men than the typical engineer as he Is commonly pictured. The strike talk has died oilt now, and the situation will remain in statu quo until the conference with Mr. Plant. 17 LIRI Olt DEALER SSO~ FAR. 100 More to Register lo Come I p (o I,ll*l Year'* Record. Up to yesterday afternoon only 176 liquor dealers had registered at the court of ordinary-, as is re quired hy law of all liquor dealers who expect to do a business in that line during the year IS%, as well as of all others who are subject to a specific tax under the state laws. Last year the total number of liquor dealers registered was 290, so It will he seen more than 100 are yet to conic in ir all of the same old crowd expects ’ to continue in business. Yesterday was the last day allowed In law for registration, as the court will he closed to-day, and parties who did not register would be held liable In case they were prosecuted for non-payment of the special tax or license. Others, however will still have an opportunity to register within the next few days. NHOT WITH AN Ain RIFLE. A Christmas Toy- Comes Near Ending n Hoy's Life. Kenneth Atwood, tty 7-year-old son or Mr. Alfred Atwood of Darien, who was accidentally shot in the left eye by- n playmate Christmas afternoon, has had his eye removed, and is now recovering. The wound was made hy a small shot from a small air rifle, given as a toy- to one of his 5-year-old playmates. The little fellow suffered very much from the wound, and It was thought at flrst that the shot had gone into the brain, but the shot was found in the eye ball when It was removed. The opera tion was performed by Dr. W. F Aiken assisted by Dr. M. L. Bovd. The lad" accompanied by his mother, is now ai the De Soto hotel. The mother of the little fellow- who was so unfortunate as to hurt his playmate has also been with them ever since It happened. She was very deeply grieved over the accident. FOR AAKAK WOMEN. Horsfnrd's Add Phosphate. It soothes and feeds the nerves, helps digestion and imparts strength.—ad. THE MORNING NEWS; WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1. I Slid. STANDS BY THE PRESIDENT. CONGRESSMAN I.ESTER ON THE Y'ERBZI ELAN SITUATION. This Country Will Not Reek Oat of the Con trove ray. He *>*>•, If Con gress Finds That Great Britain Has A totaled the Monroe Doe *el nr—Col. Lester Thinks It Time the Country Is Given a Hest no the Kinanelal Rnestion—Progress of Local Mens* nres. Congressman Lester, who is spending the week at home, is being warmly greet ed by his friends on all sides. CoL Lester has a good many questions to answer as to the prospects of action by congress on both national and local questions. As be expected, he approves strongly the position taken by President Cleveland on the Venezuelan matter. "What is the feeling in Washington on the President's Venezuelan message, and the prospects of war with Great Britain?" a Morning News reporter asked Col. Les ter yesterday. "I cannot tell you what the feeling In Washington is on the subject," said he. “I can only say what my feeling is, and what 1 believe the general feeling to he. That no European power shall hy force acquire territory on the western hemisphere over which monarchial prin ciples shall prevail except by the freely expressed will of the people, is the senti ment of our people, and is the embodi ment of what is popularly known as the “Monroe doctrine.” This sentiment the President has most forcibly expressed In his recent message to congress, in which message I believe all the patriotic people of this country fully concur. Whether England, in its treatment of Ven ezuela, has violated this principle Is the debatable question about which the President asks to'he informed by a com mission of inquiry. “Should the commission report that Great Britain, in this instance, has not violated the doctrine and the congress shall concur In the report, that ends the question, and the Incident Is closed. But should the commission report other wise, or should congress think, notwith standing this report, that this doctrine has been violated, then England must yield up the disputed territory, submit to un arbitration of the question, or tight k* * Ll ! lte ? States, unless the United im backs out of the rontrovery—which wljl hardly be the case.” Mow about the new bond issue and w'hat prospect is there for the settlement <k the financial question by the present congress?” Col. Lester was asked. ♦ . T he . f J r ?. anclal Question will have to set tle Itself, he rciplied. “Congress can do nothing, seemingly satisfactory to the administration. The Secretary of the Treasury has the remedy in his own hands for all ills actual or pretended, and. in my opinion, it is time the country was given a rest on this yuestion.” Col. Lester has reintroduced the bill in troduced by him at the previous -session or congress, providing for an appropriation of 5100,000 for the erection of Ji marine hospital at Savannah, lie has also Intro duced a bill devoting the old postofflee site at State and Abercorn streets as the site of the hospital. He has some hones of getting these bills through. Col. Lester wore a weary look wAion asked about the new public building, lie is evidently very tired of hearing about It “I have Introduced a hill," said he, “provid ing for an appropriation sufficient to com plete the building with marble. If we get the appropriation we get the marble postoftioe. It we don’t get the appropria tion we will have to make out with a brick building.” Col. Lester says that the Georgia con gressmen have gotten so accustomed to receiving a memorial from the Savannah Board of Trade and Cotton Exchange that when a day passes without one of these memorials being received they feel disappointed und come over to inquire of him what the matter is. They have been memorialized in favor of inereased quar antine facilities at Sanelo, increased an chorage facilities at Tybee, in favor of harbor defenses and several other mat ters. These are all good things. Col. Les ter says, and he is going to work to se cure them all, If possible. Ha will return to Washington Saturday. TO CELEBRATE EM ANCIPATION. II m* The Colored People to Turn In for the Celebration. The usual emancipation parade and celebration will take place to-day. The celebration Is expected to be one of the biggest since the war. The colored military will form on Lib erty street, the right resting on East Broad street, at 10 o’clock this morning, at which place the civic societies will also meet, Maj. W. 11. Royal being In command. The civic societies will be in charge of Capt. L. M. Pleasant, marshal. Of the Emancipation Society, Rev. Alex. Harris is president, Sol. C. Johnson secretary, and S. B. Morse chairman of executive committee. The oration will be at the First African Baptist church, Franklin square, the ex ercises to begin about 1 o'clock. The programme ia as follows: Music, America. Prayer, Rev. J. W. Roberts. Music, “Consider the Lilies of the Field." Poem, read by Rev. E. K. Love. Music, brass hand. Reading of emancipation proclamation, I. M. Jackson, Esq. Music, “God Save Our Union." < (ration. Dr. S. R Lloyd. A. B. Music, “Praise Waiteth for Thee.” Benediction. Miss Georgia A. Fowler will sing the solos, und I’rof. D. C. Suggs will direct the music. Prof. S. B. Morse, Instructor and organ ist. LAYING THE WIRE CONDI ITS. Tlie Telephone Company Pushing Its I ndergroiiTul System. Mr. J. D. Easterlin, superintendent for the Southern Bell Telephone Company, with headquarters in Atlanta, is at the De Soto. He Is In the city looking after the plans for the numerous improvements contemplated by the company on Its plant hero. The new eonduit pipe, which will be used in putting the wires underground, has arrived, und Is now being distributed around tho streets at the points where it will be most convenient of access in lay ing It. It has been placed along Dray ton street, near the different lanes, as the majority of it will be put down In the lanes to prevent tearing up the paved streets. The work of putting down this pipe will begin within a day or two. The plans for the new building hav* not yet arrived from Boston. Funeral of Miss Hognn. The funeral of Miss Susie Hogan from the Cathedral day before yesterday was attended by a large number of sincere friends, who came to pay their respects to the memory and characteristics of a young lady whose refined and amiable manners exalted her to ad miration. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs John Hogan, In their deep and keen sor row. are sincerely sympathized with by many feeling hearts aware of their suffer ing. New A ear's Lunch, A line lunch will be served at the Pulaski House Cafe this mottling from 11 to 1 o'clock. All are cordially invited. This will not be*e tine dismay lunch something to look at—hut si hu thing good to eat and enjoy. Charles F. Graham, Proprietor.—ad. COMMISSIONER* TAKE THE OATH. Most of the Appointees Have Been Sworn In and Are Ready foe Daly. The etty council will meet to-night. In spite of the fact that it is New Year's day. The first and third Wednesdays in each month are the regular meeting nights of council and as there is considerable work to be done the first meeting of the year will not be omitted because it hap pens to fail on New Year’s night. D. B. Lester, Esq., the alderman-elect, will be present and will take the oath. Mayor Myers will probably announce the revision of committees as the result of the retirement of Mr. Willink and the election of Mr. Lester. The majority of the new commissioners and new city officials were sworn in yes terday. The commissioners, except the pub lic works e*>rrimis*ioner, are not required to give bond, but subscribe to the oath prescribed in the act providing for each particular commission. Those sworn in yesterday w ere Public Works Commission er W illink, T. J. Sheftall, city sheriff: J. S. Collins, city clerk, and W. W. Chis holm, tax assessor, by Mayor Myers, and Messrs. Karow, Vetsburg and Jackson of the police commission. Messrs, Dixon. Fox and Mendel of the water commission, W. L. Grayson of the fire commission and Messrs. Stone, Baldwin, Gordon of the park and tree commission by Clerk of Council Manucy. Mayor Myers and Mr. Manucy were kept busy pretty much all the morning swear ing in new officials and giving them in formation. The other commissioners and assessors who have not taken the oath yet will do so during the week. There is ng need for especial haste as the com missions do not assume control until Monday. By request of the mayor, how ever, they will meet during the week and agree as to organization, and also inform themselves as to the duty and authority conferred upon them. All the commis sions will meet next Monday and elect the officers of their departments as pre scribed by law. all terms of officers in these departments now in office terminat ing on that day. Chief Puder is hustling to keep his po sition at the head of the Are department. Assistant Chief Maguire has announced his candidacy for the chieftaincy, and the prospects are that he will get It. Second Assistant Chief Mouro will not be a can didate. It is understood that he will till the duties of assistant chief under the new regime, though it is not known what title will be given him. It Is rumored that the police commis sion will make some changes. Chief Mc- Dermott will be re-elected chief. It is rumored that Assistant Chief Reilly will not get one of the two captaincies which it Is said are to be created, and the hest that he can hope for is a sergeant's place. Rumor lias it that the two new captains will be Sergts. Mock and Klllourhy. The commissioners are not doing any talking, but somehow these rumors have gotten afloat. There has been sohie talk of op position to Chief McDermott, but so far no applications have been tiled for his place. Mayor Myers said yesterday that the council will have to wait a little and gee how the commissions operate before de ciding whether to do away with the com mittees which have heretofore supervised the departments now under the control of the commissions. All poisons desiring positions in the de partment of the commissioner of public works must file their applications with that official. It will be a waste of time for them to apply at the office of the clerk of council. ENTRIES IN THE RACES. To-day's Card of Events nt the Til nndrrboli Track. The programme of races at Thunderbcdt Driving Park this afternoon will com mence at S o'clock. The entries to the running events closed yesterday and the chances are that five starters will face the flag in each race. The free for all harness race will be called flrst and the running events will take place between the heats of the big race. Score cards containing the names and numbers of the horses will be furnished free of charge to the patrons of tho park. There will be ample accommodations for those who attend the races .and Manager Doyle promises a first-class entertain ment. The following is the card for the after noon: Free for All Harness Race, Purse slso— W. Haight enters bay stallion Palmetto Prince; A. P. Doyle enters bay gelding Oakland Prince; J. F. Furlong enters hay mare Nelly Alfred; J. A. Bland enters bay gelding Victory; J. H. Haw thorne enters brown gelding Honest Dick. One-half Mile Heats, Purse $75, Run ning—E. H. Frost enters hay gelding Shy lock; W. H. Anderson enters hay mare Alta; \V. H. Frazier enters sorrel geld ing Randolph; J. A. Bland enters hay geld ing Climax; J. H. Hawthorne enters hay gelding Pacitte; George W. Haight enters hay stallion Barianders. Three-quarter Mile Heats. Running, Purse $70 —W. H. Frazier enters sorrel gelding Duke of Kent; K. H. Frost enters bay mare Marie; J. H. Hawthorne enters hay gelding Pacific; L. Kelly enters bay mare Emma Rhodes; J. A. Bland enters sorrel gelding Old South; J. A. Bland enters hay gelding Climax 11. AT THE THEATER. Miie Russell ('loses ller Engagement With "la* Pertchole." Ba Perichole, at the theater last night with Miss Lillian Russell in the title role, was, considered from the standpoint of a Trilby, magnificent; from the stand point of one possessed of the faculty of appreciating music, another adjective would be wanted to express it. To the eye, the show was complete; as a musical event, it was just a hit disappointing. Not that it was unenjoyable; it was, indeed, pleasing. But Miss Russell's fame, and the price of seats, had raised expectations probably to too high a point. The star herself justifies the mead of praise that has been bestowed for beauty and stage art. She has also a voice that is well cal culated to bring money to its possessor But it isn't an extraordinary voice. She sings well and acts well; she dresses mag nifleently, and makes a stage appearance that is superb. And she is the planet around which the company revolves. Mr. Ling, the tenor, developed admira ble tragic nre or manner last night in the palace scene. He was in good voice, aud sang Ahai'mingly. The remainder of the support were beautifully costum ed, and sang well. Asa spectacle. Miss Russell's performances are, in the ver nacular, "out of sight.” Maybe, after all. that is the most there is in the comic opera of the period. Miss Selig's evening of elocution and acting at Masonic temple to-night prom ises to be a thoroughly enjoyable enter tainment. IV BEHALF OF THE POOR. Airs. Webb's Thank* for Contribu tors (o file Mission. Mrs. Webb, on behalf of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, writes to thank those kind citizens who contributed to the Christmas dinner given to the poor at White Ribbon mission. Santa Claus was impersonated and a good time was had by all present. Not only men, but women and children were provided with a good dinner. The recipients were thank ful not only to the people who gave to their necessities, but also to the giver of all good. She also extends her thanks to tho-qgwho donated to give a lunch to the prisoners in the jail, one of whom ex pressed the thanks of all. as follows: "Mrs. Webb: 1 and all the rest enjoyed tho Christmas that you all gave to us, and was thankful for it. We thank you all in the name of the Lord." Hood’s Sarsaparilla, taken at this sea son. will make you feel strong and vigor ous. and keep you from sickness later on. —ad. Highest of ail in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report ABSOLUTELY pure TAKE THEIR OFFICES TO-DAY. CITY COURT OFFICIALS SAVORS IS BEFORE 'MAYOR MYERS. Sew Officers All Round, Except Bai liff Val Hob n. AA bo Remains—Jutiare MaoDonrll Will Swear in the Bai liffs and Deputies—Records In the AA'a> Cases Gone to Atlanta—Crim inal Business in the .Superior Court. ' Though to-day is a holiday and little business will be transacted the city court will convene at 10 o'clock this morning so that the newly elected officials of the court may assume their positions. Th'a applies to all the officials of the cot rt, of course, with the exception of Judge MacDonell, whose term does not expire until Jan. 20. The terms of the new officers began last night at 12 o’clock, thougl* they will not assume their duties until court meets this morning. Sheriff Thomas J. Sheft all and Clerk J. S. Collins took the oath of office before Mayor Myers yesterday afternoon and flltd their bonds with the clerk of council. They then secured cer tificates of these facts from the clerk of council and will present them to the judge this morning. Sheriff Sheftall filed his bond for $5,000, with Messrs. S. Elsinger and Selig Mendel as sureties. Clerk Collins’ bond Is for $3,000. ijnd his sureties are Messrs. John R. Young and Robert M. Hicks. Deputy Clerk Robert 1.. Colding, Deputy Sheriff John H. YVillink and Bailiffs Val Dohn and George H. Stockett will take the oath of office before the judge this morning. The court officials who retire to-day are Sheriff W. F. Blois, Clerk William P. Bailey, Deputy Clerk W. G. Woodfln, Dep uty Sheriff J. P. Rogers and Bailiff Hen dricks. Bailiff Val Dohn is the only one of the old officers of the court retained. Judge MacDonell discharged the jury in the city court for the term yesterday. All of the cases called for trial went over and the jury was dismissed. In discharg ing the Jury for the term Judge MacDonell made a few interesting remarks which were much appreciated. He thanked the jurors for their faithful service, in taking his leave of them, as he stated, and dwealt somewhat on the importance of Jury duty, showing why no good citizen should endeavor to escape it, as many do. Clerk W. P. Bailey and Deputy Clerk W. G. Woodfln completed the records in the Way insurance cases last night and sent them up to Atlanta for the benefit of the supreme court. This is perhaps one of the most voluminous documents that has gone up to the supreme court from this county since that court had the pleas ure of dealing with the Eppstein & Wann bacher case from the superior court. The record covers fully 600 pages of closely typewritten matter, grid no doubt the su preme court judges will need a tonic be fore they finish finding out all the details in connection with this litigation. In the superior court Charles Albright was tried on a charge of assault with intent to murder Thomas Smith with a razor. He was found guilty of stabbing another not in his own defense and sen tenced to pay a fine of SIOO and costs or spend twelve months on the chaingang. Henry Mitchell, charged with assault with intent to murder, failed to put in an appearance, and his bond for $l5O given before Justice L. B. Endres was estreat ed. Cora Mitchell was the surety. W. E. Esq., attorney for Henry Williams, convicted of the simple larceny of a cow and sentenced to spend twelve months on the chaingang, filed a motion for anew trial for his client on the ground that the verdict found was contrary to the weight of the evidence and the Judge’s charge. The sale of lots Nos. Sand 9, Forsyth ward, unimproved property at Hunting don and Whitaker streets, by Mr. George W. Owens as substituted trustees ,to Mr. Law rence McNeill for $9,400, was confirm ed by the court. The certiorari case of Barlow Bros, against W. P. Green & Cos., in which a verdict on an account for $25 was ren dered in the plaintiff’s favor by Justice Waring Russell, Jr., was returned to the justice court for anew hearing. Morris Marcus, a former subject of the King of Roumania, was made a citizen of the I'nited States by Judge Falligant. The superior court will meet this morn ing at 10 o’clock, and will be open a short while for the purpose of granting any necessary orders. The jury, however, has been discharged until to-morrow morn ing. In the matter of the application of Cath erine Jacobson for a year’s support from' the estate of Charles A. Jacobson, a pe tition was tiled and an order granted, extending the time for the appraisers to make their returns. The order confirming the sale of the Ty bee railroad to Messrs. Ttugnas and Ryan on a bid of $50,000, signed by Judge Emory Speer, and consented to by Air. Henry Crawford and Messrs. Lawton & Cunning ham, has been filed in the clerk’s office of the United States court here. JUSTICE COLLMAY’S LOYSTAHLES. Bx-PoUernnn Joe C-ounilinn AA ill He One of Them. Ex-Policeman Joe Counthan will be ap pointed constable in the second militia dictriet under the recently elected jus tice of tire peace, Mr. Charles Collman. The Second district now has two offi cers, Constables Wetherhorn and Nath ans, but neither of them are serving in the capacity in that, district, and it is probable that Counthan will bo appointed under the special law making provision for such appointments by the magis trates. Justice Collman will probably take his oath of office and begin his active work next Monday. His commission is expect ed to arrive from Atlanta either to-day or to-morrow. He is no longer a deputy sheriff of the county, having tendered his resignation in that capacity on Saturday night as soon as the result of the elec tion became known. Some question hav ing been raised as to his citizenship be lias secured a certified copy of the papers taken out fifteen years ago, so that he Is ready with the [Super proofs whenever any questions are asked. \ot Many Buildings Last Month. Four building permits were issued by the clerk of council last month. Theodore M. Ettir.g, to erect two 2-story brick houses on West Broad street and two frame houses on Charlton street, be tween West Broad and Purse streets. Jacob Kraft, a brick house for bake oven and stable, Duffy street lane. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran ehureii church building. Bull.and First streets. Estate M. J. Roberts, 1-story frame of fice. Zubly and St. Gaul streets. For Over Fifty Years Mrs. Winslow s Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It sooths the child, softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic, aiW is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents a bottle, —ad. *.VtO APIEC E FOR THE ZKIGLERS. The Governor Increase* the Reward for Their Capture. Gov. Atkinson has issued a proclama tion increasing his reward for the cap ture of the Zelgier boys, Solomon and Corrie, from $250 each to SSOO each, the to tal reward for their capture being SI,OOO. * The first reward offered was $l5O each, but that did not appear to bring out any daring hand that was willing to take his chance. The increase of sl<jo in the re ward for each seemed to guarantee no better success, and now it is SSOO per head. Not only that, but the governor requires all the authorities and officers of the state, both civil and military, to be "vigi lant in endeavoring to apprehend the said Corne and Solomon Zelgier In order that they may be brought to trial for the of- with which they stand charged.” The Zeiglers, as is well known, are charged with the murder of Sheriff L. B. Brooker of Screven county, and are now In hiding somewhere near their home. They are defying arrest, and there seems to be no one in the county who is willing to undertake their capture. The new sheriff has undertaken their capture with a posse, but when their home was searched it was found they had departed. The governor is of the opin ion that it is the duty of the state au thorities to arrest them and appears to be ready to use all reasonable means lo bring about their capture. It remains to be seen what effect the increase in the reward offered will have. THE BASKS’ SEW YEAR’S GIFTS. Dividends nnd Interest to Be Paid This Month. Nearly all the banks are making New Year's presents to their depositors and stockholders. Interest on the deposits In the savings departments of the Chatham Bank, Southern Bank, Title Guarantee and Loan Company, Citizens Bank of Sa vannah, Savannah Bank and Trust Com pany, Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Company and the Germania Bank is ad vertised as due and payable on demand. The Southern Bank advertises that the semi-annual dividend of 5 per cent, on its capital stock is now' due and payable. The Merchants National Bank declares a semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent. The National Bank of Savannah declares a semi-annual dividend of 314 per cent. Most of the other banks paid their divi dends before the Christmas holidays. HAIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OFFICERS. Chivalry Lodge’* Election on Aevv Y enr'* Eve. Chivalry Lodge No. 77, Knights of Pyth ias, elected offleers for the ensuing year last night. The following offleers were chosen: C. C.—H. W. Witcover. \ r . C.—J. L. Archer. Prelate—J. G. Sessoms. M. of W.—C. A. Fleming. M. at A.—E. A. Gradot. M. of E.—l. Silverberg. M. of F.—T. H. Henderson. K. of R. and S. —Josseph Herzog. I. G.-C. S. Byck. O. G.—E. L. Byck. Trustee—A. P. Solomon. Hall Committee—Jacob Gazan, J. M. Frank, C. A. Fleming. Representative—Jacob Gazan. Yew Year’* Business Change*. The new years brings with it a large number of business changes. Dr. I. N. Wells has purchased a one-third interest in the business of the firm of Dixon, Mit chell & Cos., and hereafter the firm will be known as Dixon, Mitchell & Wells. The firm of YVarfield & Williams has been dissolved to-day by mutual consent, Mr. L. M. Warfield retiring. Mr. Livingston Kenan has withdrawn from the firm of Lester & Ravenel, and will continue the practice of law on his own account. .***!• .i 0 * 1 ’ 1 K - Garnett has withdrawn from the firm of Woods, Garnett & Cos and it will be known hereafter as Woods & Malone, the new firm being composed of Messrs Clayton R. Woods, C. B. Ma lone and T. L Malone. The firm of Goebel and Salterbach has been dissolved nnd Mr. Goebel will con tinue the business, Mr. Salterbach rc mainng in the studio. ~M r - Frederick Kolshorn has retired from the firm of Charles Kolshorn & Bro. and the latter will continue the business. ••The Melancholy Day* Have Come, The saddest of the year,” not when au tumn has arrived, as Poet Bryant inti mates, but when a fellow gets bilious. The "sere and yellow leaf’ is in his com plexion if not in the foliage at that in auspicious time. Hostetlers Stomach Bitters will soon discipline his rebellious liver and regulate his bowels, besides tolling his Stomach and healthfully stim ulating his kidneys. Malaria, rheuma tism and nervousness are also relieved bv the Bitters.—ad. A Happy Yew Year. Why shouldn't it be? Hasn’t Savannah something this year to be happy about? Where is a city In the south with such an establish ment as Hicks’ restaurant? Where can people live in such style and elegance for so little money? Good living makes happiness and Hicks does more to make people bright and happy than any one else in the city. If you feel blue go to Hicks’ and take a meal and then know what there is in life to five for. If VO u want rich blood and physical strength try his northern and western meats served in a style unknown in any other restau rant. If you want game, fish, oysters or anything from the best markets of this country go to Hicks’ and your order will he filled. Hicks’ Is the institution of S 1 vannah, ip open day and night, has the best cooks, the best service, and charges less for like accommodation than anv restaurant in America. The location is Congress street, facing Johnston square . ' A Yew Leaf. I’ve turned over anew leaf, and I want everybody to know it. It’s no cleaner than the leaf turned over on every new year, but it’s anew one, at any rate. The same patronage will receive the same proper service at my market, and the same attention wifi be paid to all comers I have a grand display of everything in the line of turkeys, ducks, game, venison celery and early spring vegetables, and if you send in an order early this morning youll be servpd quickly.‘James J. Joyce, Abercorn and Liberty streets —ad. ———t_ Springfield, Mo.—Messrs. Lippman Bros., Savannah, Ga. Gentlemen: Last June I had a scrofula sore to break out on my ankle. It grew rapidly and soon extended from my foot to knee. I got one bottle of your P. r. P. and was agreeably surprised at the result. The entire sore healed at once. I think I have taken nearly every medicine recommended for scrofula and catarrh, and your P P P is the best I ever tried. It cannot’ be recommended too highly for blood poison etc. Yours very truly, W. I*. Hunter.- ad. Probabilities fer Wednesday F 4 j P slightly warmer; light westery winds. * A DRIVE MUSIC FOLIOS. 100 A'olume* Popular Music Putins (Collections of Music), strongly bound in boards. Regular Price sl, Now cut to 50C. -Modern Juvenile Classics, Artists’ Vocal Album, Piano .Mosaics, Song Mosaics. Gems of the Dance, Gems of YValdteufel, of Gems, American Ballad Collection, Modern Vocal Ducts, Selected Sacred Songs, Modern Soprano Songs, Fireside Music, Wreath of Gems. Each volume containing 150 to 200 full Sized pages of Choice Vocal and Instru mental Music from noted composers. Best paper, end -trongly bound in hoards Can't wear out, as the ordinary 50c folio always does. DON’T WAIT. Only this one lot at this price. They won't last long. LUDDEN & BATES. The New Year la Young. Happiest of Happy New Year’s to you. You treated us handsomely LAST jear. We hope for your continued approval THIS year. Savannah can no more do without “Levy’s” than “Levy’s” can without Sa vannah. 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