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8 THE TAXES MUST BE PAID. IT IS SAID THEV AMOUNT TO ABOIT f150,000. The lulled Slates Supreme Court’s Decision I nder Ihe t.lenn Bill Will Bring Hack Taxes on the Central’s Mntnstcm Into the Treasuries of Nine Georgia Counties —The Suit Was BroiiKht Against the it-eelv ers (l f the Central Railroad and Banking Cos. by the Controller General in lMil— Covers the Main stem and Appurtenances of Ihe Central Between Savannah anil Macon. The recent decision of the United States supreme court with regard to the taxation of the Central railroad, means that there will have to be paid about SIX),(W® back taxes in the towns and counties through which it runs between Savannah and Ma con. An account of the supreme court’s decis ion was given in the Morning News yester day in a telegram from Washington, 1). C.. where it was rendered. The history of the litigation is quite a long one. The matter came up after the passage of the Glenn bill about six years ago, which re quired the payment of taxes by railroads in the state to the cities, towns and coun ties through which they run. The receivers of the Central Railroad end Banking Company contested the right of the cities, towns and counties to tax the mainstem of the Central between Savannah and Macon on the ground that it was exempted form such taxation by its charter rights. Controller General William A Wright took the opposite view of the case, and the mat ter was carried before Judge Emory Speer In the United States circuit court for the Eastern district of Georgia. It was ar gued before him in Macon, the attorney general and other attorneys representing the state, and Messrs. Lawton and Cun ningham representing the receivers of the Central. Judge Speer decided against the receivers of the Central, and held it liable for the taxes as stated for the year 1891, the suit being based on the payment of the taxes for that year. The receivers of the Central railroad car ried the case up to the United States supreme court, where it was argued in their behalf by Mr. A. R. Lawton, ihe argument was made nearly two years ago, and the decision in the case has just been reached. Under the decision the receiv ers of the Central Railroad and Banking Company will be required to pay taxes to the towns, cities and counties along the main stem between Savannah and Ma con Tor the years 1891 to 1895, which wtil amount to something like the amount stated. It cannot be told definitely just what the amount of all these taxes will be, as it has not been figured up, but it is a tax to be levied as stated on the rail road and appurtenances between Savan nah and Macon. Since the railroad property passed out of the hands of the receivers the taxes under the Glenn bill are, of course, be ing paid right along In the towns, cities and counties through which it runs, as this la required under its new charter. The supreme court’s decision, it appears, upholds the constitutionality of the Glen* bill, and it will apply to all railroads, ex cept such as have special charter exemp tions. It was thought that the main stem of the Central, between Savannah and Macon, had such exemptions, but those Interested do not think so any more, es pecially since the decision of the United States supreme court. There are two roads, however, connect ed with the Central railroad system which do have these exemptions. They are the Augusta and Savannah and the South western railroad. They are still operating under their old charters, and are exempt from all such taxation. The only taxa tion on these roads is on their incomes. On the Augusta and Savannah It is one half of 1 per cent, on its gross income, and on the Southwestern it is one-half of one per cent, on its net income. There was a similar litigation with re gard to the Augusta and Savannah, it be ing claimed by the controller general that it came under the provisions of the Glenn bill, but the attorneys for the Central won this case. M’ith regard to the South western railroad a similar question arose, but It was settled without litigation, as the attorney general agreed with the rep resentatives of the Central, its lessee, that it was exempt. The tax which will now have to be paid to Controller M'right, with 7 per cent, in terest, is. as near as can be calculated at this time. $151,572.24. This calculation Is, of course, based on the tax returns for this year, and inasmuch as the com pany owes taxes for about six years— the amount they owe is six times the amount due this year. The amount of tax due each this year is as follows: Chatham county, value $435,336; tax at 6% mills, $2,833.15. Effingham county, value $509,287.92; tax at 3.44 mills, $1,751.95. Screven county, value $398,967.22; tax a 1 8.44 mills, $3,367.28. Burke county, value $432,132.20; tax at 5.14 mills. $2,350.80. Jefferson county, value *253,256,17. Washington county, value *531,738.25: tax at 5.11 mills, *2,892.65. Wilkinson county, value *414,321.62- tax at G. 44 mills, *2,668.22. Jones county, value *150,380.12; tax at 4 50 mills, *607.67. Bibb county, value, *372,006.50; tax at 844 mills, *3,139.72. The tax rale for the county of Jefferson has not been sent in yet, but the rate last year was 5 mills and the tax this year cal culated oil that basis amounts to *1 266 "8 and this added to *19,611,44, the ’ totai amount from the other eight counties makes the total amount of taxes alone due the controller general for one year *20,877.72, This multi plied by the six years m ike the amount of tax due from 1890 to date *125 - 266.32. The interest on this at 7 per cent, is *2.\306.92, making the amount due the controller general by the Central Railroad and Ranking Company of Georgia, or its receivers, interest and all *151,572.24. Controller General Wright will begin the collection of this money as rapidly as pos sible. HEATH OK MRS. W. P. HARDEE. The Funeral to Take Place From the Residence This Afternoon. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Pearson Hardee will deeply regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Hardee, which occurred about midnight, night before last, at her home, No. 76 Gwinnett street. Mrs. Hardee had been 111 for a long time hut recently there was a change for the worse in her condition, and she sank slow ly until death came and relieved her suf fering. Mrs. Hardee was a 'Miss Richard son, a daughter of the (ate Hr. Cosmo P Richardson. She leaves, beside her husl band, two children, Miss Elisabeth Har dee, and Cosmo Hardee, who returned to the city from Athens, where he is at eFa°death 8t " day * nornlns ftf,or his moth- The funeral will take place from the snH < Vi nCe th , B afternoon, at J:3O o'clock, n-M rV ‘i s WIM b * conducted by Rev Robb White of Christ church. WYNESS LIKELY TO DIE. The Bullet With Which He Wn* Mint Penetrated Both Lima*. John W. Wyncss, an account of whose shooting Monday night was published in yesterday's Morning News, is very low with but little prospect of recovery. The bullet, which it was at first suppos ed, had only penetrated the fleshy por tion of the left arm, entered the left side I after passing out of the arm, and went through the left lung, lodging in the right lung. This fast was not discovered until after his removal to St. Jospeh's Infirm ary, where he was taken from the police barracks. The serious character of the wound was made known by a hemorrhage which occurred about midnight. Dr. M. L. Boyd, who is Mr. Wyness’ at tending physician, said yesterday that his condition was very serious. Dr. Boyd did not hold out any hopes of recovery, though lie said such a thing was possible. He in formed the wounded man's wife that if there were any business matters on which she wished to consult her husband, she had better do so at once. The shooting remains as much of a mys tery as on the night it took place. The detectives have failed so far to discover, who tired the shot. Policeman Patrick Kearney and ex-Policeman J. A. Counihan, who were arrested for the shooting were released on giving bond of Jodi each. Po liceman Kearney and Policeman James H. Smith. who was also mixed up in the affair, have both been suspended by Chief McDermott, pending an Investigation of the shooting. Recorder Wilson made a partial investi gation of the affair In police court yester day, but did not succeed in bringing out any material facts, ana the investigation was continued to asvait the result of Mr. Wyness’ wound. Counihan, who stated, when arrested, that he did the shooting, said yesterday morning that he was too drunk to know what he was talking about, which ivas evidently the case. The news of Mr. Wyness’ serious condi tion caused general regret. He has been here several years as the representative of one of the large westeren packing houses, and is well known. He took great interest in athletic sports, and has been one of the active members of the Savannah foot ball team, since its organization. Being a splendid specimen of physical manhood himself, he admired such prowess in others. When he was brought into the police barracks after the shooting those who saw him were sur prised that he should be so seriously af fected by what was thought to be only a slight wound. He said then that he could feel the blood trickling over his heart, showing that he was bleeding inter nally. it is understood that Mr. Wyness knows who shot him and that he has told his wife. It was thought at first that the shoot ing was probably accidental, but it may prove otherwise. It was stated at the in firmary at midnight that Mr. Wyness was very low, but that he would probably live through the night. ANOTHER GEORGIA WONDER. Fannie Hester, With Lola Hearnt Toners, the Latest Sensation Another electrical wonder has been dis covered in Georgia, of the Lula Hurst type, and her powers are remarkably similar to those exhibited by Miss Hearst and Mrs. Abbott, who is known as the little Georgia magnet. She is Miss Fannie Hester of Greene county, near Salem. She is now at the Pulaski house, accompanied by her fa ther, Mr. P. J. Hester of that place, Mrs. Mattie Thompson and Capt. J. M\ Miller. Miss Hester’s father brought her here at the instance of Mr. Tomlinson F. Johnson, who desired to see to just what extent her powers went, with a view, if it could be done, of having her go on the stage. She is only 14 years old, and weighs but 90 Ijounris. Miss Hester did not discover the fact that she had this power until Nov. 7. not quite a month ago. Since that time she has appeared at several of the country school houses near her home, and on some occasions has by her power, tired out some fifty or more strong men, without showing any signs of weariness herseif. Since she has been in Savannah several gentlemen who can lift ordinarily with ease 150 pounds or more have tried to lift her from the floor, but have been unable to do so. By merely laying her hands upon a chair, or on a walking stick she can prevent the strongest men from moving it to any extent. It is said of her that when she walks on damp ground, at times, elec trical sparks cau be seen. Yet she can hold nothing tightly In her hands. As soon as she attempts to do so her hands begin to shnke and the article whatever it may be will fall from them. There are many other demonstrations of her peculiar and striking power, which so far as is known has never been found except in the threo mentioned, at least not in this section. Mr. Johnson will have several prominent physicians at tho Pulaski house to-day to make a test of her peculiar powers, and see what they think of them. It is evident ly something marvelous, a mystery the solution of which, if it is ever solved, will be interesting. Miss Hester and her father will return to their home to-morrow. RATES ON THE GRAND DUCHESS. The New Steamer to He Open to the Public To-day. The new steamship, Grand Duchess, now in port on her first trip, will be open to the inspection of the public to-day from 13 until 2 o'clock, city time. No doubt many would have gone down yesterday with the expectation of seeing her, had it not been for the extremely bad weather. Tho new steamer is chartered bv the Ocean Steamship Company, under an ar rangement Which is indefinite, but by which she must run on the New York Hoe for not less than a year. The Ocean Steamship Company at the end of that time has the privilege of renewing ,he charter. It is possible she may run to the provinces during July and August of 1897, but this has not been definitely set tled at yet. and may not be for some time, if she should be put on the Halifax line during this period, she will return to tne New York line in time to bring ull the Savannah people home again. The regular rates of passage will he charged on the Grand Duchess, and there are sixty-five rooms, which can be secured at the regular first-class rate, many of them boiiig deck rooms. There are a few deck rooms and others, how ever, for which an extra charge will he made. Rooms 46 and 47, with bath, will be $lO extra for the trip; rooms Nos, 1,2, 91 and 92 are *5 extra, and rooms Nos. 11 and 12 are *3 extra, not less than two first. Class passengers to occupy any of the rooms mentioned. Then there are forty two rooms for which *2, In addition to the regular first-class rate, is charged. The rooms furnished at the regular tlrst-class rate and without extra charge are in every way first-class, and are comfortable and airy. The Grand Duchess will remain here un til to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, w hen she leaves on her return trip to New York. An Important Difference. To make It apparent to thousands, who think themselves 111, that they are not afflicted with any disease, but that the system simply needs cleansing, Is to bring comfort home to their hearts, as a costive condition Is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the Califor nia l-’lg Syrup Company only, and sold by all druggists,—ad. THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2. 1896. COULDN’T KEEP THEM AWAY. A HEAVY REGISTRATION IN SPITE OF THE HEATHER. The Total for the day 1,135, 048 White and 187 Colored—The Reg istrars Got Along Without Any Trouble—Liberal Club Registrars Equipped With County Registra tion Hooks—The Results of the Day’s AVork. The results of the first days registration are 1,135 voters registered—9lß white and 187 colored. For a cold, wet, windy and the generally most disagreeable day of the year this is a remarkable showing and demonstrates the interest taken in the city election. Had the weather been favor able the registration would doubtless have been at least 50 per cent, greater. It is re markable that so many people should have come out to register in such weather. The registration in the precincts ran from fourteen in the Sixteenth precinct to 110 in the Eighth. As expected the registration was heavier in the northern precincts, the registration in the first eight precincts be ing about equal to that of the other twelve. One good effect of the bad weather was to prevent crowds from hanging around the places of registration and as a result there was no scrapping. The registrars got along nicely together. There were oc casional disagreements, of course, as to the right of a voter to register, but these were not serious enough to get angry over. The following shows the registration in each precinct and the total number reg istered in each precinct and the number of colored voters included in the first num ber: Precinct. Total. Colored. 1 ...........................•••■ 78 15 2 92 4 3 56 S 4 90 4 5 62 6 6 36 11 7 49 4 8 110 18 9 56 3 10 59 5 11 89 34 12 31 4 13 82 22 14 31 8 15 53 24 16 14 1 17 60 3 18 34 2 19 30 7 20 24 4 Totals 1,135 187 The registrars remained at their posts, as required by until 9 o’clock last night, when they gladly sealed up their hooks and hastened to deposit them with Clerk Keilbach, at the ordinary's office. The alphabetical lists of voters were de posited with Clelk of Council Manucy. The lists were at once copied off by Mr. j Manucy and his assistants, and appear in : to-day’s Morning News, being published ' for general information, as required by law. it was noticed that each one of the Liberal Club registrars was equipped with a bound copy of the last county registra tion. These copies are valuable for refer ence purposes, as it is to be presumed, with certain exceptions, that where a man’s name appears on the county regis tration he is entitled to register in the city election, provided he has paid this year’s taxes. The exceptions are the par ties who were complained of by the Lib eral Club as Illegally register ed in the county election, but whose cases the county registrars did not have time to pass upon. The | Liberal Club registrars are posted as to j these cases, and will demand when these j parties apply to register that they pro- i duce evidence to show that they have paid all taxes due by them to the state and county sine© the adoption of tne con stitution of 1877. It is said that there ttre only a limited number of these copies of the registration to be had, and that they are held at a high figure. The registration in the large districts, yesterday is regarded as favorable to the Liberal Club, as that club is considered as being in the majority in those dis tricts. THE EIGHTS WENT OUT. Tlie City Court Adjourned Until To day on Account of Dnrknro. The ease of Simpson Rheda and Thomas Jenkins, colored, agafcist Mr. Joseph Hull on a contract for ditching:, involving about 17(50. was on trial before Judge Norwood in the city court yesterday. The plain tiffs were represented by Messrs. McAlpin tk Laßoche, and the defendant by Messrs. Denmark & Adams. The trial was con tinued until some time after dark, whf n Mr. Laßoche made the remark thut he had some authorities which he would like to present to the court, and the lights went out. Mr. Adams remarked that he would like to look at them, but did not ree now he could do it. i'.ie court then udlourned on account of a tack of light, until this morning at 10 o'clock. An application for a charter for the Sa vannah National Building and Loan As sociation was filed In the superior couit yesterday by G. B. Ahatlsy. K-scj., in lie half of the incorporators. Those whose names appear as incorporators arc Messrs. Merritt W. Dixon, J. J. Carolan, J. L. Morrison, G. B. Whatley, F. I). Blood worth, J. F. Wheaton, H. H. McKee, T. J. Davis. J. F. Tietjen, J. K. P. Carr, J. E. Robertson. William E. Braid, J. L. Graham, E. Geffcken, M. Dryfus, J. W. Smith, Benjamin I’. 1-ockwood and John W. Siday. The association is to have 600 shares at a par value of SIOO per share, with the privilege of increasing the num ber of shares to 100,000. The association asks to be incorporated for twenty years. The charter confers authority upon the association to establish branch offices In other cities. Each branch contributes Its monthly dues to the home office here, when the money is in turn loaned to the members upon accepted real estate securi ty. Mr. Whatley has quite a history here as a building and loan lawyer. He or ganized in this city seven years ago a branch of the Southern Home Building and Loan Association of Atlanla. At that time national building and loan associa tions were in their infancy, and being one of the first organized here, there was nat urally some opposition to the new enter prise, hut as soon as Its merits became known and appreciated It rapidly grew in to one of the largest companies here, and the profit on the money Invested, as shown by the last statement, Is 15% per cent per annum to the stockholders. Soon after the organization of this association the Georgia State was organized on practi cally the same plan. Physicians Wise In Their Genera tion. The above class of scientists recognize, and have repeatedly borne testimony, to the efficacy of Ilosietter's Stomach Bit ters as a remedy and preventive of fever and ague, rheumatism, wunt of vigor liver complaint, and some other ailments anil Infirm conditions of the system. Ex perience and observation have taught them its value. They but echo the ver dict long since pronounced hy the publlo and the press. Only the benighted now are Ignorant of America's tonic and al terative.—ad. TO BE SOLD JAN. 5. The Electric Railway Co.’s Property to Be Put Under the Hammer Then. In accordance with the desire of the Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Company, trustee under the consolidated mortgage of the Electric Railway Company, Tues day, Jan. 5, 1897, at 12 o’clock, noon, city time, has been fixed as the date and time for the sale of the property which is now In the hands of the court. The sale will take place in front of the eompanys office, on the northeast corner of Gwinnett and Price streets, and will be conducted by United States Marshal J. D. Harrell, special master in the case, ap pointed by Judge Speer. The sale wtil take place under the fore closure of the consolidated mortgage given to secure an issue of $600,000 bonds, which were put out to take up the old bonds of the Electric Railway Company and of the Savannali Street Railway Com pany. The sale of the property was brought about through the request of the trustee, representing more than $400,000 of these bonds, but there were something more than $150,000 which did not go into the syn dicate. Of these, more than $125,000 have be'-n deposited with the Southern Bank on the call of the minority bondholders, who have themselves formed a syndicate for the purpose of being represented at the sale and protecting their interests. One of the minority bondholders was seen yesterday and asked what they ex pected to do with regard to the matter. He said he vyas not prepared to say as yet, as he had not been informed when the salo would take place. He said, however, tne minority bondholders would consult together shortly and determine what they should do for the protection of their interests. There is no doubt that they wiil be represented at the sale, and they may make a bid on the property, should they deem it to their advantage to do so. Under the decree of the court the bidder 120 om > in d n e L" th<> hands of the master h S? ° r a certifled check at the time his bid is made, or it will not be en tertained. The successful bidder must pay Into the registry of the court at the time of the sale the sum of SBO,OOO In cash This money is wanted for the purpose of paying off some $29,800 of the old first mort gage bonds, which were never taken up with the consolidated bonds, and for pay ing the expenses attached to the receiver ship and sale, and any other preferential claims. The balance of the amount bid must either be paid in cash or in bonds and unpaid coupons, but the court In the de cree has reserved the right to call for any or all of the amount in cash. The amount under which the foreclos ure takes place is the $600,000 consolidated bonds, with interest from July 1, 1896, and the $15,000 unpaid coupons which were due July 1 with Interest on that amount. It is expected that the property will be bid in by the bondholders as that will no doubt be about the only way in which they can protect their interests. ASSAU LIEU AND ROBBED. Chimney- Contractor Sullivan At tacked lj.v One of His Employes. Mr. Daniel Sullivan, city chimney con tractor for the eastern district, was as sauted and robbed in his house at Houston and South Broad streets yesterday morn ing. The assault and robbery were commit ted by Henry Smith, a young negro whom Mr. Sullivan has had in his employ about two months, and occurred about 8 o'clock. Mr. Sullivan was in his room. Smith had come to the room, ostensibly to dis cuss the chimney cleaning work, knowing that no work could be done during the day on account of the weather. It seems that Mr. Sullivan put a good deal of confi dence in the negro and had had him at his room the day before. Smith knew where Mr. Sullivan carried his purse and ,abop,t how much money he had. He wus standing In the rear of his employer and struck him over the head with a blunt instrument of some kind, Inflicting a bad wound. Mr. Sullivan was partly stunned. He did not realize that Smith had struck him and asked him to help him off with his coat so that he could see what was the matter. Smith did so and then slipped the purse out of the coat pocket. Mr. Sulli van saw him and caught hold of him. They struggled to the steps, where the negro escaped and made off towards the river. The robbery was reported at the police barraoks about half an hour later and Detectives Scully and Godbold were de tailed to look for Smith. They had not succeeded in finding him up to last night and are of the opinion that he took the first train for Charleston. There was about S4O in the purse which Smith se cured. No one else was in the building when the robbery occurred, and the strug gle was between Mr. Sullivan and the rob ber alone. • # TO DISCUSS THE BUDGET. The City Appropriations to Be Sub mitted to Council To-night. The city council will meet to-night. The budget for 1897 will be discussed by the committee of the whole and the estimates by the several departments of the amounts needed for running expenses and improve ments for next year may be submitted In open council. , The tax ordinance for 1897 will also he Introduced, but this Is only a matter of form, the Important changes In the tax ordinance, if any, being, as a rule, Intro duced at the close of the year. The Standard Oil Company has pe'i tioned for permission to lay a six-inch pine line for the transmittal of oil from the river docks, adjoining the property of the Tide Water Oil Company, on the Savan nah trlver. to the works of the company, on the shell roads. The course desig nated for the pipe line is across Bay street green to the south side of Bay street, thence wesf“lo Price street, thence south on Price street to South Broad street lane, thence east on South Broad street lane to the Intersection of Wheaton street, thence south along Wheaton street or the shell road to the Intersection of the Bilbo canal, thence, westerly along the bank of Bilbo canal to a Junction with the company's property. The company agrees to replace all streets and pavements which may be torn up In laying the pipe. To Elect a New Superintendent. The directors of the board of trade will hold a meeting to-day, at which the resig nation of Supt. C. W. Saussy will be re ceived. and anew superintendent will be elected. It Is understood that there are several applications for the position. Mr. Satissy resigns to go Into business with the Savannah Purchasing and Commis sion Company. More Curative Power Is contained In a bottle of Hood's Sarsap arilla than In any other similar prepara tion. It costs the proprietor and manu facturer more. It costs the Jobber more and It is worth more to the consumer. It has a record of cures unknown to any other preparation. It Is the best to buy because It Is the One True Blood Puri fier. Hood's Pills are the best family cathar tic and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable, i sure.- -<l. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report DrxVxl Baking Powder Absolutely pure THE UGLIEST DAY ON RECORD. SAVANNAH IN THE GRIP OF A SOUR NOR’EASTER. Wind, Rain and Cold Brought lluai nena to a Standstill—Savannak lan<H Getting a T*te of the North west—The Associated Pres* Wires Worked With Diliiculty and Coin ■■■ iinleatlon Cut Off for Awhile. Savannah experienced one of the ugliest days yesterday that it has ever known. There may have been worse, but they were a long time ago. The “spell” of weather struck Savannah the day before, but did not get in its hard licks until yesterday. The day began raining and blowing, and ended that way. The rain fell steadily all night before last and during the day, and at 3 o’clock this morning it was still pouring. The wind blew in gusts, at times approaching a gale. Little business was done' on the river. Most of the shipping was tied up. At Tybee it blew a strong gale all day. The storm is not confined to Savannah, but extends along the coast and into the interior. The As sociated Press wires were worked with a good deal of difficulty and for awhile com munication with Augusta and Atlanta was cut off. In the city business was as nearly at a standstill as it well could be. Few peo ple ventured out in the driving rain and the stores were almost deserted. Those who were compelled to face the elements had a rough time of it. The following message was re ceived by Observer Sherier froqs the chief of bureau at 11:25 o'clock: Hoist information signal at 10:50 o’clock p. m. De pression central in the iwest coast of Flor ida: may cause brisk to high northeast winds along the South Atlantic and Bast Gulf coast.” The highest temperature at Savannah was 35 degrees, and thq minimum 34 de grees; the mean being 34 degrees or 22 de grees below the normal. The temperature has lisetl in the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys and a slight fall is reported along the South At lantic coast; elsewhere it is stationary or nearly so. Unsettled weather continues along the South Atlanta and Gulf roasts and at 8 o’clock it was raining at Galves ton, New Orleans, Montgomery, Wilming ton, Jacksonville and Savannah. The only heavy rain was at Savannah; the to tal amount for the twenty hours ending at 8 o'clock being 2.41 inches. The baro meter is highest in the Upper Mississippi valley and lowest along the east gulf coast. The indications sent out by the weather bureau at midnight for to-day were: “Threatening weather and rain; slight rise in temperature; brisk, northeasterly wfinds.” November was long on temperature, with about the average rainfall. The av erage mean temperature for November Is 58 degrees. Last month it was 63 de grees, the highest since the weather bu reau was established. So far the year is 276 degrees ahead of the average in tem perature. It is hardly probable that tills month will be able to reduce the excess to anywhere near the average, though it started in with a good run for it. The highest temperature last month was 83 degrees; the lowest was 40 degrees. The mean for November for the last twenty, six years is as follows; 1871 58 | 18S4 59 1872 53 i 1885 58 1673 55 | 1886 58 1874 59 | 1887 56 1875 60 | 1888 58 1876 55 | 1889 59 1877 58 | 1890 62 1878 58 | 1891 56 1879 60 j 1892 57 1880 56 j 1893 5S 1881...’ 61 | 1894 5S 1883 56 | 1895 58 1883 60 | 1896 63 The November rainfall was very close to the average, be ng a fraction above It. The average rainfall for November for twenty six years is 2.28 inches. Hast month It was 2.42. There is an excess of rain on hand for the year of a fraction over 11,% inches. The November rainfall since 1871 as record ed at the weather bureau is as follows: 1871 2.22 I 1884 1.72 1872 .......2.43 I 1885 0.61 1873 ..........5.74 | 1886 0.51 1874 ...LB3 I 1687 0.29 1875 1.49 ] 1888 3.74 1876 0.88 | 1889 2.58 1877 3.72 | 1690 0.51 1878 3.97 I 1891 2.05 1879 2.46 ! 1892 1.30 1880 4.40 ( 1893 2.31 1881 2.45 | 1894 3.78 1882 1.63 | 1895.... 3.74 1883 0.58 | 1896 2.42 The entire rainfall last month was on seven days. There were ten cloudy days, five partly cloudy and the rest were clear. The prevailing direction of the wind was northeast, the highest velocity reached being twenty-three miles an hour. CART. PURSE RE-ELECTED. He Regina Ills Third Term ns Freight Bureau Commissioner. At a meeting of the directors of the freight bureau yesterday, Capt. D. G. Purse was re-elected commissioner for the ensuing year. This is Capt. Purse’s third term, counting the past of a term which he served during the first year of the freight bureau. His re-election was regarded as a matter of course, but at the same time Is a recogni tion of his Indefatigability in following up the complaints brought before the bu reau and bringing them to a conclusion. Mr. W. G. Cann resigned as a member of the board of directors, and Mr. R. E. Pepper was elected to succeed him. Mr. Pepper Is secretary of the hoard. To Organise the Jasper Club. Capt. P. Moe, tho well-known stevedore, and a resident of West Savannah, has leased the Jasper Springs property, and will apply for , charter for the Jasper Club. He will Wiake extensive Improve ments to this historic spot, and will make the place a pleasant resort for members of the club and their friend*. Capt. Moe expects to entertain only a respectable class of persons who may reach the resort over a splendid bicycle road out Bay ' street or by the Electric railway. STIMULATES DIGESTION. Horafonl's Aeitl Phouplmtp, It acts directly on the food, thus assist ing the stomach, and also stimulates the secretion of the digestive fluids, putting the stomach in un active, Ueulthy condi tion.—ad. LOCAL PERSONAL. Mr. H. Elson of Cordele is In the city. Mr. A. H. Esterly of Atlanta is in the city. Mr. E. V. Harvey of Pembroke is in the city. Mr. C. B. Parker of Mcßae is at the Pulaski. Mr. R. L. Moss, Jr., of Atlanta is at the De Soto. Mr. J. v. Kelley of Reidsvilie is at the Screven. Mr. F. F. Maxwell of Jacksonville is in the city. Mr. D. J. Forlaw of Brighton, 8. C., is at the Screven. Mr. J. T. Strickland of Waresboro is reg istered at the Pulaski. Mr. J. C. Clarke of Gainesville is regis tered at the Pulaski. Mrs. Cope, Mrs. Mills and Miss Cosens left last night by the Central for Griffin. The engagement of Miss Jennie A. Ken ney to Mr. James IP. Naughton is an nounced. The marriage will take place Tuesday afternoon Dec. Bth at 5 o’clock at the cathedral. Capt. and Mrs. Jacob Paulsen had ar ranged a supper at their handsome home at Bull and Henry streets last night in honor of the committees in charge of the recent Evangelical Lutheran church fair. The extremely ugly weather made it impossi ble for many of those who were most ac tive in making the fair a success, to at tend. The host and hostess very pleas antly entertained those who were their guests and will entertain the entire com mittee to-night. CITY BREVITIES. Owing to the inclement weather last) night a quorum of the ac tive members of the Young Men’s Chris, tian Association was not secured for tho meeting called for the election of direc tors, and a postponement was conse quently necessary. The election will take place next week, probably Tuesday night. Very serious complaint is made of the condition of the public dock at the foot of West Broad street. The dock is said to be in a dilapidated condition, so much so, in fact, that it is dangerous to the parties using it. A colored man named Israel Lockwood, a Morning News repor ter was informed yesterday, fell through the dock wharf Saturday night and was badly hurt, so badly that he had to be sent to the Georgia Infirmary. The basin of the West Broad street sewer, which empties under the dock, is also complain ed of as being badly in need of cleaning. Court House Sales. There were only two sales of any im portance made at the court house yester day, both by Mr. C. H. Dorsett. Lot No. 10. Schley ward, and improvements, on Gwinnett street, east of the Savannah, Florida and Western railroad, the im provements consisting of one two-story ft nrae house in front, and a one-story frame house in the rear, was sold for $795. A lot In the Schwarz tract, front ing on Habersham street, between Eighth and Ninth streets, was sold for $125. Stive Money Buy your winter cloths now, while the great dissolution sale is going on, and you will save money. Appel & Schaul —ad. Rainy Days Snget Rainy Goods. Mackintoshes, umbrellas and men’s rub ber overshoes at one-half price. Mackin toshes, $2.49. $3.95, $4.48 and $6.75; worth double. Men’s rubber shoes, 32c; worth 75c. Umbrellas, 75c, SI.OO, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00; worth double. Kohler’s Old Stand 140 Broughton street.—ad. For Over Fifty Years Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pains cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents a bottle —ad. — Notwithstanding the Inclement Weather Crowds of buyers thrbnged the store all day; they will tell their friends about the big bargains they saw at Appel & Schaul’s.—ad. Dressed and l mlressed Kid*. 500 pairs men s kid gloves, fur-tip, fleece I lined, special for to-day, at 49c; better ! quality, 73c; best quality, 98c. All worth j double the price quoted. Kohler’s Old Stand, 140 Broughton street.— ad. Don’t think that because we have closed our Congress street store, we are out of i the retail business, for we are decidedly 1 in it, and we intend to double our past i business by giving our customers the ben- I eftt of our reduced expenses. Palmer Hard- ' ware Company.—ad. Holiday Presents. In the old Kohler stock there are any quantity of fine umbrellas, walking canes, dressing cases, traveling companions’ pocketbooks. hath robes, etc., suitable for Christmas presents, at one-half the actual street K ° hler ’ s ° ld stand > 140 Broughton Don’t Make a Mistake. Buy a heavy weight, black Clay worsted suit worth *l2, for *6.66, at the great dis solution sale of Appel & Schaul— ad. Don't think that because we have closed our Congress street store, we are out of the retail business, for we are deddedlv In it, and we Intend to double our nam business by giving our customers the ben eflt oi our reduced expenses. Palmer Hard ware Company.—ad. u " *2.oß—“Hoys Unit*"— *2.1)8. We offer an array of children’s suits ages 4 to 16 years, at *2.98; worth *4 50 *5.00 and *6.00. for this week. Kohler's Old Stand, 140 Broughton street._ad It Ruined Hard. The crowds came to the great dissolution sale just the same. Appel & Sehaul.-ad. Don t think that because we have closed our Congress street store, w e are out of the retail business, for wa are decidedly in It. and we Intend to double our past business by giving our customers the ben efit of our reduced expenses. Palmer Hard ware Company.—ad. u I T We offer for this week 200 men's sub. at *4.99. worth *10; only one or two of a kind; come early. Kohler's Old Stand IE Broughton street.—ad. w Great dissolution sale of Appel & Schaul Is the greatest ever known.-ad. EXPERIENCE, EXPERIMEb POM AND EXPL £ in pUu.ffig n b t efo n re Wh t‘he *m?Slc3fl world a candidate for thorough test and recognition as one m the most reliable pianos constructed, and which not on]J proved successful from start, but which during an many years past has never suf! fered a blot of any kind to upon Its bright and enviable record. Me have reference ie the old reliable ence *° MATHUSHEK, 30,000 of which are now in con slant use in homes, schools col leges and hotels throughout America and sister countries-- all giving most unbounded isfaction and proving the wis dom of their proud and hapm possessors in selecting that make. Always up-to-date, thev possess improvements found in none other, among which we might mention the Patent Bushed Tuning Vin Patent Sounding Board Patent Iron Frame. Patent Repeating Action Patent Muffler—or Soft stop Adding to their value Intrinsic ally and musically, likewise tn their durability and desirability in these as well as many other features Sometime since W e purchased an Interest in its manufacture, and we now vir tually control the entire output of the factory, by which deal we are enabled to supply our patrons at factory prices. 30,000 SOLD, and the demand is increasing Savannah homes are liberally supplied with these charming instruments, but the good work goes on, and every day sees new additions to the ranks of its admirers. PROF. SPENCER M. M’HITE the well known music teaher and -organist of St. John’s Church, has just purchased a very fine Mathushek Grand,and is prepared to adlhis testimony to that of many other teachers and musicians at home and abroad In favor of this make Call and see new styles just received. Prices and terms sat | isfactory. LUPDEW & BATES SOUTHERN MUSIC HOUSE Children’s Suits $1.50 And upwards. KNEE PANTS 25c and up at f our big Winter Bargain Sale now In full blast. Boys’ aqd Children’s OVER COATS and UNDERWEAR at MUST-SELL PRICES. j Such Days ’ As these prove the value of 1 ! THE GAS GRATE, i , 4 , You get your heat quick and . , just when you want it. < ' NO COAL or DIRT, ; BUT INSTANTANEOUS, ! CONSTANT AND | POWERFUL HEAT. ] I Gas Heaters ’ Come in handy. All sizes and very ' cheap. TRY THE 1 Welsijacli Burners They make winter nights at home 1 so much more attractive and save gas. , 111 GIS LIGHT WIN! i 7 and 9 Congress street. CITY AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY. WINTER SCHEDULE, Commencing Thursday, Sept. 34, ISN Isle of Dope Schedule—Week 9*9 City Time. Leave Leave From Isle of lnto City. Hope. 600 am Holton streot. B*oo am Holton strfft 700 am Bolton sirwo. 710 am Bolton tn 9 00 am Socond ave. 8 10 am Second *■ 10 87 am Bolton street 9 15 am Bolton sire* 2 to put Second ave. 1 00 pm Second a* 400 pm Bo.ton street 4uO pm Co.ton *;re 600 pm liolton street. 600 pm Bolton -trev 730 pm Bolton street. 730 pm Codon -tr 830 pm Bolton street. 930 pm Bolton we* Saturday night only, lliuO p. ,rotn ** ton street depot Cars leaving from and arriving into 5® streot. passengers change at Thunderii .a ( For Montgomery—9:oo a. m. and- ” j p m Leave Montgomery—7:3o a m and A;2O p. m. „ c.-* For Thunderbolt—Cars leave Boiton depot on every hour and half hour dun i day and evening. - HI (Oil IB WILLIAM W. BIERCE, 1,102 Honnen Building. New Orleans, SOLE AGENT FOR THE ILLINOIS STEEL ( O. S Standard Steel Arrow Tics. We Invoke your aid. Give us yo ur PLUMBIN6, STEAM ANO GAS P® by competent Workmen at Reason* o** 0 ** Figurea l. a. McCarthy. All work done under my supervision. A supply ot Globes, Chandeliers, steam a Fittings ot all the latest styles, at *0 DRAYTON HfKHKf IK YOU WANT GOOD MAT and work, order your lithographed , printed stationery and blank books Morning News, Savannah. Ga. I LUDDEN tSc BATES SOUTHERN MUS I C MOUSE