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MILLS’ FIERCE ATTACK MADE.
HIS SPEECH os nBA II VALLA
FIRED OFF IX THE SENATE.
(’resident Cleveland and Secretary
Olncy Come In For the Denuncia
tion of the Fiery Texan—ltalian
and French Statesman Also Cilven
u Roasting For Their Inclination
to Meddle in the Siiuniah-Anierionn
Affairs.
Washington, Jan. 11.—Senator Allison,
rep., of lowa, appeared in the Senate
chamber to-day for the first time this
session, taking his seat just as Senator |
Mills, dem., of Texas, was complimenting
him on his eminent qualifications for the
office of Secretary of State in Mr. McKin
ley's cabinet. Mr. Allison smiled be
nignantly at the suggestion, but gave no
further sign as to how far It coincided
with his own views.
A resolution on the subject of a viola
tion of the eight-hour law on the part of
contractors with the navy department on
work at Brooklyn, N. Y., was the sub
ject of a resolution offered by Mr. Alien,
pop., of Nebraska.
He was informed by Mr. Chandler, rep.,
of New Hampshire, a former Secretary of
the Navy, that the law only applied to
work done directly for the government,
and not to work done under contract.
The resolution went over until to-morrow.
The House bankruptcy bill was made a
special order in the Senate for Monday,
Jan. 25.
A Senate joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to solicit pro
posals and to contract for the erection of
a government building at lie Tennessee
centennial exposition without public ad
vertisement was introduced by Mr. Bate,
di m., of Tennessee, and passed.
An argument was made by Mr. Proctor
rep., of Vermont, in favor of a proposed
constitutional amendment, making the
'Presidential term six years, and making
the President ineleglble for re-election;
also making the term of representatives
in the lower house of congress tihree years.
Then the great feature of the day’s ses
sion was begun with a speech by Mr. Mills,
dem.. of Texas, in support of his joint res
olution introduced last Thursday declar
ing that the expediency of recognizing the
independence of anew government be
longs to congress; recognizing the Inde
pendence of l he republic of Cuba, and ap
propriating slo.i*Xl for the salary of a min
ister to the new republic.
Much of his speech was argumentative,
and was supported by precedents in the
cases of the Spanish-American republics,
and of the republic of Texas; but the prin
cipal part of it, and that which attracted
the greatest attention, was in severe crit
icism of the President and Secretary of
State, and in an angry denunciation of
the Italian and Spanish statesmen, who
had ventured to suggest an interference
by European powers with the government
of the rnited States, in case of recogni
tion of Cuba. In (he course of his invec
tive he derided Italy as a power whose
symbol of greatness was a monkey and
organ grinder.
Several other senators took part In the
discussion, but only on the question of the
exclusive power of the President to recog
nize foreign powers.
The resolution went over without action
—Mr. Bacon of Georgia giving notice that
he would speak on it on Wednesday.
Mr. Mills began his speech on the Cuban
matter at 1:30 o'clock with thirteen dem
ocratic senators and six republicans In
their seats. He spoke without notes, in
the high-keyed voice natural to him, and
which It is so difficult to maintain in a
long continued address. The public galler
ies were about half tilled.
At the outset. Mr. Mills assailed the po
sition assumed by President Cleveland in
his annual message on the Cuban ques
tion. and when Interrupted by Mr. Gray,
dem.. of Delaware, w'ho asked whence the
senator derived one particularly pungent
extract he was reading, Mr. Mills answer
ed that he was reading from the message
of President Monroe.
Mr. Mills had numerous books spread
out on the two desks he occupied for the
time being. Mr. Mills drew into the con
troversy Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson
and made a point on the recognition of
the Independence of Texas—"whose repre
sentative I am." he said, but immediately
corrected himself by adding—"one of
whose representatives I have the honor
to be.”
He asserted with much emphasis, after
reading an extract from President Jack
son's message on the Texas question, that
the power to recognize foreign govern
ments was in the province of congress,
end did not rest with *he executive.
To this Mr. Gray retorted by reading
the concluding sentence of Andrew Jack
eon's message, which said that while lie
thought expediency might vest this mat
ter in congress, he did not express any
opinion on the subject.
Mr. Hale, rep., of Maine, then came into
the discussion with a number of ques
tions interjected into Mr. Mills' speech, to
which he submitted with good grace for
u time, but finally asked Mr. Hale to
wait "an hour or so” till he got to tho
end of his speech, and then to answer
him in toto.
Mr. Hale promised not to interrupt fur
ther. but within five minutes propounded
from his seat three or four more questions,
which went far to break up the contin
uity of Mr. Mills’ argument.
Mr. Mills quoted the action of congress
in 1864 in regard to the French interven
tion in Mexico, when congress, by a vote
of 12(1 to 8, practically administered a re
proof to those great statesmen so dear to
the republican heart—Abraham Lincoln
mid William H. Seward—and asserted that
congress had the constitutional right of
recognizing foreign governments, but that
the time and method of so doing belonged
to the executive department. He raised a
laugh on the floor among democrats and
republicans alike by saying that among
those who voted for tills resolution were
Mr Morrill of Vermont, the Nestor of tho
Senate, and Mr. Allison of lowa who, ac
cording to newspaper report, was to lie
the next Secretary of State, and no more
capable man could lie found on tlie repub
lican side.
Warming up as he approached the end
of his remarks, Mr. Mills said with much
bitterness of tone that he did not envy
Mr. Cleveland the compliments lie was
receiving from Castelar and Weyler at the
same time that these officials wore de
nouncing the Senate and House of Repre
sentatives of the I’nited States.
Mr. Mills repudiated, with horror and
indignation, the statement of the Presl
dent that the people of the United States
looked with admiration upon the efforts
made by Spain to suppress the Cuban in
surgents. and said that If he had the
power he would send the armed fleets of
the United States to prevent the butchery
of American newspaper correspondents
and American citizens. If it were not for
the gamblers of the stock 1 exchange it
might lie possible for the government of
the United States to show some virility.
God grant, he said passionately, that the
day may come some time when the peo
ple of the United States will be relieved
from the shackles of the mercantile spirit,
and will comiiel all the people of this
earth to respect the rights of its citi
zens. .
Mr. Hale, rep., of Maine, closed .the dis
cussion by saying that the whole ques
tion, so grave and critical, would come
iiefore tile Senate some day soon or late,
when the resolution of Senator Cameron,
rcoortcd from the foreign relations com
They All
’ "There are fads in
medicine as well as in
other things,” said a busy
druggist, “ but the most KjSCh'LflX
remarkable thing about Hood’s Sarsa
parilla is that customers who try other
remedies all come back to Hood’s, and
this is why the enormous sale3 of this
great, medicine SSJ Z3 keep up and
continue the K whole year
round, steady U as a clock.
“Why is it?” “O, simply because
Hood’s Sarsaparilla has more real cura
tive merit than any medicine I ever sold.”
This is of daily occurrence in almost
every drug store. Hood’s Sarsaparilla
has cured more sickness, and made more
happiness through restoration to health
than any other medicine.
Hood’s
Sarsaparilla
Is the standard the One True Blood Purifier.
~ n*n are the only pills to take
r!OOu S Kills with Mood’s Sarsaparilla.
mitfee. came up for action. Until that
time he declined lo answer the senator
from Texas (Mr. Mills).
Mr. Mills' resolution went over with
out action, Mr. Bacon of Georgia giving
notice that he would address the Senate
upon it next week. The Senate ttien ad
journed.
AFFAIRS AT BRUNSWICK.
Const Sumo Steamer—Grip la Town.
Other Matters.
Brunswick, Ga„ Jan. ll.—The presence
of the coast survey steamer Bache in port
will enliven matters in Brunswick to a
certain extent this winter. She will be
here about two months, and the officers
spend each Sunday in tho city. There are
forty-five men on board, not including the
officers.
Hon. W. G. Brantley left last night for
Atlanta, to be on hand in the defense of
Judge Sweat, whom he has been employed
to represent.
La grippe is laying its hand heavily
upon Brunswick, but without very serious
results up to date. The malady seems to
be prevalent more particular among the
young, and is proving a disagreeable vis
itor.
Justice Spencer R. Atkinson came down
from Atlanta Saturday night, to be pres
ent with Ills wife, who is attending the
bedside of her sister. Mrs. H. A. Penniek.
The serious illness of Miss Edna Pen
niman' has proven a source of much re
gret throughout the city.
The Brunswick Riflemen, who intend
holding their fair, beginning Feb. 22, and
ending March 2, have received such sub
stantial encouragement as to guarantee
the fair a success. The executive com
mittee of the Riflemen are now busy send
ing letters to friends throughout the coun
try, stating that the object of the fair is
to raise funds for uniforms, lockers and
other equipment needed, and asking for a
donation.
NEXV TRIAL FOR TAYLOR DELK.
One of the Former Juror* AYn* a
Couni■■ of Sheriff Guinn.
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 11.—Taylor Dclk, the
Pike county desperado, was this afternoon
granted anew trial by Judge Marcus W.
Beck. The new trial was granted on the
ground of evidence discovered since tne
trial that one of the jurors who convicted
Delk was a fourth cousin of Sheriff Guinn,
who was killed. The relationship
comes within tile degree prohibit
ed by law. The juror related to Sher
iff Guinn is named Shackelford, and the
affidavit of the existing relationship was
made by Shackelford's father. It is not
claimed that Shackelford knew of the re
lationship when he was sworn in as a ju
ror, on the contrary it is presumed that
he was ignorant 'of it.
There are no counter affidavits filed by
the state. There were other grounds also
named in the motion made by Delk's at
torneys, many of which they contend are
good.
Tayior Deik will be tried for the third
time for his life. He has always claimed
that he was not in the house when the
sheriff was killed, and he has never varied
from that statement. Tom Delk. his son,
now' under sentence of death, will not be
hanged until after the trial of Taylor Delk,
us he will be needed as a witness.
CLOSE CALL FROM CREMATION.
XV. J. Holden of Macon and Hi* Fam
ily Nearly Burned to Death.
Macon. Ga., Jan. 11.—This morning at 4
o'clock, the dwelling of \V. J. Holden, in
South Macon, .vas destroyed by tire and
Mr. Holden's wife and child were serious
ly burned. The house was a one-story
frame building. Mr. Holden was awakened
by burning rafters falling into his bed
room. In a half dazed condition, he
sprang from his bed and ran into the
yard. Thinking of his wife and child, he
went back into the house and dragged
them out into the yard, but not until alt
three were burned. The entire roof fell in
just as they reached the porch. The child
may die from tho effects of burns. It was
a narrow escape for the husband and
wife. The contents of the house were lost.
TOBACCO CONVENTION.
The Opening (tension to he Culled t
Order ut Noon.
Ocala, Fla.. Jan. 11.—Quite a number of
delegates have arrived to attend the na
tional Tobacco Growers’ convention.
Among the prominent ones from the state
are Col. Chipley of Pensacola, Mr. Carey
of Qunecy and Prof. Moodie, president of
the state association.
Hon. XY. Q. Bullock, the newly elected
mayor, will make the address of welcome
to-morrow noon, when the convention as
sembles.
F. A. Teague, president of the Board of
Trade, will call the convention to order.
Col. Chipley will be made temporary
president.
WI DE NTS HII IN M ATED.
They Promise to He Good In Future.
Other Matter*.
Athens. Ga., Jan. 10.—Gordon Bower and
Sewell Bloek, the two university students
suspended for trespassing upon Lucy Cobh
Institute property, were reinstated to-day
by Chancellor Boggs on their giving a
pledge that they would in the future ab
stain from such tricks.
The University Athletic Association met
yesterday and selected the following of
ficers for 1897: President. Walter S. Coth
ran; vice president, James Dougherty; sec
retary, C. A. XVeddtngton; treasurer,
Harry Dodd.
THE MORNING NEWS; TUESDAY, JANUARY 12. 1897.
PACIFIC FUNDING BILL FAILS.
THE MEASt HE DEFEATED IIX' log
AXES TO 108 NAYS.
The House Begin* the Slaughter ly
Rilling the Hell Substitute In
creasing the Interest Hate to Per
Cent—Harrison - * SaliMtitute Meet*
the Same Fate—Mr. Power* Move*
Thai the nill lie Sent Back to Com
mittee.
XVashington, Jan. 11.—Fate overtook the
Pacific railroad funding bill in the House
to-day. It was defeated by a majority of
66 votes, and its supporters were even pre
vented from sending It back to the com
mittee for reconsideration.
The motion on which the decisive blow
was dealt called for the engrossment and
ttdrd reading of the bill. When the roll
had been called and the result was an
nounced, the opponents of the measure in
dulged in some hand-ciapping, but made
no attempt at a more noisy demonstration.
The final vote was 168 nays to 102 ayes.
A full attendance of members was an
evidence of the interest taken in the fund
ing bill, whicli came up under a special
order immediately after the reading of the
journal. The speaker stated the first
question to be upon the amendments
adopted in the committee of the whole,
and they were agreed to without division.
Tne next vote was taken on the substi
tute offered by Mr. Bell, democrat of Tex
as, Axing the rate of interest on the bonds
to be issued at 3 per cent, instead of 2
per cent., as provided in the bill.
The substitute was defeated—ayes, 110;
nays, 156.
The question then reverted to the
amendment offered by Mr. Morrison, dem..
of Alabama, constituting the Secretary of
the Treasury, tho Secretary of the Inte
rior and the Attorney General a commis
sion, with full power to settle the debts
of the bond aided Pacific railroads upon
such terms and in such manner as may lie
agreed upon, the approval of the Presi
dent being necessary. If unable to reach
an agreement with the owners of the roads
the commission to recommend to congress
what legislation they deem necessary to
protect the interests of the government
and to force the prompt collection of the
debt.
This substitute was also defeated—ayes,
55; nays, 214; and the ayes and nays were
ordered on the engrossment and third
reading of the bill.
The vote resulted, ayes, 102, and nays,
168, and the bill as defeated.
Immediately upon the announcement of
the vote by Speaker Reed there w'as some
applause from the opponents of the bill.
The speaker pronounced the perfunctory
sentence required, that the House declined
to order the engrossment and third read
ing of the measure, and considerable con
fusion followed, caused by the exchange
of congratulations among members.
Then several members attempted to
make themselves heard, but Mr. Babcock,
rep., of XVisconsin, managed to get the
floor to request that the District of Colum
bia day be postponed until next Monday.
Mr. Powers, rep., of Vermont moved
that the bill be recommitted to the com
mittee on Pacific railroads. He said that
every member wanted something done
about the matter.
Mr. Dockery of Missouri made a point
of order against this. He held that in
tervening business made the motion out
of order.
After some desultory debate. Speaker
Reed disposed of the matter by saying
lie would take until to-morrow to look in
to the question involved before rendering
an opinion.
A bill providing that officers who served
in the regular army during the civil war
be permitted to wear the uniform of
their highest rank, was passed.
The House devoted the remainder of the
day to the military academy appropria
tion bill, and to measures brought for
ward under a call of committees. The
academy bill was passed tn short order
without amendment.
Among the other bills passed was one
fixing the minimum limit of capital for
national banks in cities and town be
tween 50,000 and 300,000 inhabitants, and
another extending until Jan. 1, 1902, the
time for the completion of the Blackwell's
Island bridge over the East river.
The House adjourned at 4:12 o/clock.
NEWS AT VALDOSTA.
Dentil of Xlr. Knit hi of Canada—Fun
eral of Xlr. Clarke.
Valdosta. Ga., Jan. 10.—Mr. J. H.
Knight, a citizen of Moncton, Canada, who
came to X'aldosta to spend the winter, died
here yesterday evening late, and the re
mains were carried this morning to his
far off home for burial. He was a victim
of consumption and was in the last stages
of the disease when he came to this city
two months ago. tie was accompanied
his wife and they thought that the south
ern climate would be beneficial to him. He
showed some improvement, but for the
past few days he has declined so rapidly
that it was evident that he could live only
a short while. He was also impressed
with the fact that death was only a ques
tion of a short while, and he begged hts
wife lo carry him home that he might die
there. Transportation was secured by
her, and It was her intention to leave with
him to-day. They went upon the train
she had arranged to leave upon, but the
poor fellow died before he reached his
home. She will be on the road six days,
if there are no delays, before reaching
Moncton. She was accompanied as far
as Suvannaii by Mr. B. S. Richardson, of
tills city, who, with others at their board
ing house, lias been very attentive during
the Illness of the husband and in the affle
tion of the wife.
The funeral of G, H. Clarke, who com
mitted suicide by shooting himself at the
Prescott hotel yesterday morning, oc
curred to-day. The remains were laid to
rest in the city cemetery. A telegram
from a brother of the dead man in Soutli
Carolina requested that the remains he
interred here, and that a decent burial
be given him. Clarke left no money upon
ills persons, and it was once thought that
the city authorities would have to take
charge of his burial. It Is stated now
that Clarke Is the same man who at
tempted suicide In Albany some time ago,
and that he also made an attempt at or
near XVaycross.
The police here got Into n pretty race
with a tramp yesterday. Two “tourists''
broke into a car box and were caught in
*he act by the policemen. One of the
tramps was arrested, but the other, a
heavy-weight Irishman, took to Ills heels
and set the "cop" such a hot pace that
the officer could not catch him. At a dis
tance of nearly 100 yards In front of the
officer, tho tr,amp turned and waved his
hand at the police as If to say “good-by"
and to guy the man of brass button*.
This was like waving a red flag at ail
angry bull. The officer turned toward the
city where he secured the blood hounds
from the chief of police, and a horse from
a stable and then the race was renewed
in earnest. The tramp was caught in a
tree, about four miles off. hut the tri
umphant "cop" brought him down and
landed him In jail here. The tramp's
chagrin was only equalled by that of the
officer an hour before, when the fugitive
waved hts hand toward him with "Just
tell them that you saw me."
—"What's the row In the Wheelmen's
Club?"
"They're fighting about who owns tho
loving cup their racing team won.’’—Puck.
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Gen. Lafayette.
Americus, Ga., Jan. 11.—Aunt “Penny”
MeCuller died in this city yesterday, at
the home of her grand nephew. Mr. Lott
Warren, aged about 95 yeais. She was the
last of four very remarkable sisters, all
of whom at one time lived in Americus,
though Mrs. McCuJler lived for a great
many years in Lumpkin. Their husbands
were James Wimberly, Wm. McCrea.
Judge Lott Warren and Mathew McCul-.
ler. Mrs. Wimberly died at about 70 years
of age. Mrs. McCrea more than 80. Mrs.
Warren 90, and Mrs. MeCuller 95. Their fa
ther, Louis Philio Desabieaux. came to
America as a soldier under Gen. Lafay
ette. At the close of the war of the revolu
tion Desabieaux settled in Southeast
Georgia, At the time of his death Gen.
Blackshear of Laurens county was ap
pointed guardian of his four daughters.
That was about 80 years ago. Mrs. Mc-
Crea had no children; Mrs. McCuiler two.
Mrs. XVarren and Mrs. XVimberly have a
large number of descendents living in this
part of Georgia.
Mr. Robert Lindsey, the young man who
was in a dying condition in the residence
of Mr. J. P. Chapman, when it was burned
last week, died this morning. He was a
printer by trade, is well known in Bruns
wick, where he lived several years.
INJURED ON THE GOLF LINKS.
An Army Lieutenant Ileal* Hi* Wife
a Terrific Blow by Accident.
St. Augustine, Fla., Jan. 11.—Mrs. Van
deuson, wife of Lieut. George XV. Vandeu
son, First United State Artillery, this
evening was the victim of the first severe
accident attributed to golf playing, her
skull over the left eye. dangerously near
the temple, being fractured by a blow from
her husband's golf club, when drawn back
for striking. She was standing too close
behind him. Surgeon Ives of the garri
son, being present, gave immediatee relief
and extracted the fractured bones.
Boston at tlie Polls.
Boston, Ga., Jan. 11.—The election for
city officers passed off quietly here to
day. A. B. Cone was selected mayor and
M. R. Mallette, W. Brantley, W. D.
Sanders and S. B. Zeigler aldermen.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
WHITE—The relatives and friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles White and family
are invited to attend the funeral of the
latter from No. 442 Drayton street at 3
o'clock this afternoon.
ffEKTIKUI.
A^CIENTMLA)G>MAirKToDGE^ioir2ri
F. A A. M.
A regular meeting of this lodge will
be held at Masonic Temple this ( Tuesday > Yy
evening. Jan 12. ut 8 o'clock 'Nr*
Members of sister lodges and transient
brethren are cordially inviie.l to attend.
D. R. I ROM AS, W. M.
JN( • S. HAINES. secretary.
SAV ANNAH LODGE NO. 183, B. P. O.
ELKS.
A regular meeing of this lodge will be
held this (Tuesday) evening at 8 o'clock
at Elks Hall.
There will be initiation.
W. XV. STARR. E. R.
L. J. MAXWELL, Secretary.
CATHOLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
A regular monthly meeting of the associa
tion will be held THIS (Tuesday) EVENING
at 8:39 o clock.
P. F. GLEASON, President.
R. A. CRAWFORD, Hoc. Sec'ty.
GEIIXIAM A (1,1 R.
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 11, 1897.—The regu
lar weekly meeting of the club will take
place at Odd Fellows Hall (supper room)
Tuesday evening, Jan. 12. at 8:30 o'clock.
All German-Americans desirous of be
coming members are cordially invited to
bo present. By order of
JOHN JI’CHTER, President.
HENRY KOLBHORN, Secretary.
NOTICE.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
tho Savannah Savings Bank for the election of
Directors will be held on Tuesday. Jan. 12th,
1897, ut 12 o’clock m.
C. S. ROCKWELL. Tr.
special NOTICES.
The petit Jurors of the City Court of Sa
vannah need not appear until Wednes
day, 13th Inst., at llt:3u a. m.
By order Hon. Thos. M. Norwood,Judge.
J. S. COLLINS,
Clerk C. C. 8.
THE XIMHCII X VI'S N ATIONAL IIVNK
OF SAVANNAH.
Savannah, Ga.. Dec. 10, 1896.—The
annual election for seven directors to
manage the affairs of tills association will
be held on Tuesday, Jun. 12. 1897. at its
banking bouse, corner Drayton and St.
Julian streets, in this city, between the
hours of 11 a.m. and 1 o'clock p. m.
WM. XV ROGERS. Cashier,
CITY BONDS AND BANK STOCKS.
Savannah Construction Company Stock
and other securities bought and sold.
Reul estate loans negotiated.
AUSTIN R. MY RES, Broker.
St Bryan street east.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurer’s Office, Savannah, Ga.,
Jan. 1, 1897.—The following taxes are now
due:
REAL ESTATE, fourth quarter. 18%.
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quarter, 1896.
FURNITURE, ETC., fourth quarter,
1896.
MONEY. NOTES. SOLVENT DEBTS,
ETC., fourth quarter, 1896.
Also, WATER RENTS for six months
in advance, from Jan. 1, 1897, to July 1,
1897.
Also, SPECIFIC TAXES of all kinds.
BADGES for street cars, wagons, drays,
trucks, hacks, omn.Duses, etc., and LI
CENSES FOR DOGS.
A discount of 10 per cent, will be allow
ed upon REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL
PROPERTY and WATER RENT if paid
within FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER THE
FIRST OF JANUARY, and a discount of
10 per cent, will be allowed upon SPE
CIFIC TAXES. • BADGES and DOG LI
CENSES if paid any time during the
month of January.
C. S. HARDEE. City Treasurer.
PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURNS
FOB 1807.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, January Ist, 3897.—Notice is here
by given that under the tax ordinance of
the city of Savannah for the year 1897,
this board is now prepared to receive re
turns of PERSONAL PROPERTY of all
kinds.
The tax ordinance provides that if any
person, required to make any such re
turns, shall refuse or neglect to do so be
fore the first day of February, it shall
be the duty of this board to proceed forth
with to make the return themselves
from the best information they can ob
tain. and shall assess a DOUBLE TAX
against such defaulter.
J. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk.
NOTICE.
In Regard to New Improvement*,
Etc*., Xlnde During the Year 1800.
Office Bard of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec. 31st, 1896.—The assessment
book, containing valuation of real estate
and improvements and property of every
kind not previously assessed, new build
ings erect -d and additions and improve
ments made since the last regular assess
ment, is now open tor inspection in this
office, and notice is hereby g.ven to all
concerned to tile their objections, if any
they have, within fifteen days from this
date, otherwise tho assessments therein
contained will be final and conclusive as
establishing the value by which to esti
mate the tax to be collected.
Objections, if any. must be made in
writing and filed in this office.
J. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk.
NOTICE.
Bids will be received at the office of the
undersigned for furnishing the Savannah
Fire Department with 1 new hose wagoh,
and 1 city hook and ladder truck without
steering gear, same to be first-class in
every particular, equipment, and tools
complete, built of all wood or of steel or
iron frame and body (combination chemi
cal and hose wagon preferred). Bids must
be accompanied by specifications, describ
ing accurately the apparatus and speci
fying the equipment, tools and imple
ments therewith. All bids to be sealed,
marked and delivered not later than 12
o'clock noon Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1897. The
Board of Fire Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
JOHN E. MAGUIRE. Secretary.
BIDS XX ANTED.
City of Savannah, Office of Commission
er of Public Works, Jan. 8, 1897.—Bids will
be received at this office until Tuesday.
Jan. 12, 1897, at noon, city time, to fur
nish the city with one hundred tons of
screened steam coal; also one hundred
tons of steam coal, run of the mines.
Coal Is to he delivered at the city crema
tory, and certified railroad weights are
required. HARRY XVILLINK,
Commissioner.
FOR S ALE.
New model H, 1800, DAY TON BI
CYCLE, n*e<l only a few time*.
Bargain to a cn*li purchaser.
Can he seen at Savannah Cycle
Agency.
VAN STAN’S COUGH REXIEDY,
The best remedy on the market
for COUGHS and COLDS.
Trial size 15c bottle.
LIVINGSTON'S PHARMACY,
Bull and Congress streets.
Eyeglasses and Spectacles 75c, worth
$2.50 per pair.
At til ST A AND S XX XXN All 111 A IDEMI
office of Augusta and Savannah Rail
road Company, Suvannah, Ga., Jan. 2,
1897.—A dividend of two dollar* and fifty
cents ($2.50) per share has been declared
upon the capital stock of this company,
payable on and ufter Jan. 15th, 1897, at
the office of Hull & Lathrop. to stock
holders Of record Jan. Bth, 1897.
The transfer books of the company wilt
lie dosed from Jan. Bth to Jan. 15th.
JOSEPH D. WEED, President.
•PECX AL NOTICE.
I beg to inform my Menus and the public
that I have been appointed u em for the Ger
man American Fire Insurance Company of New
York, and respectfully solicit a share of your
patronage. Respectfully.
OTTO SEILER.
120 Bay street easL
AMUSEMENTS.
gAVrtINNAH ntEATER.
ONE NIGHT ONLY,
THURSDAY', Jan. 14.
WILTON - LACKAYE!
Supported by
MARIE WAINWRIGHT
and an excellent company of players, in
cluding C. XV. Couldock, Forrest Robin
son. Byron Douglass. Joseph Allen, Al
fred Hampton, Alice Evans, Caroline
Franklin, in
DR. BELGKAFF.
Prices—2sc, 50c, 75c, sl, $1.50. Seats on
sale Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 8 a. m.
N. B.—Carriages may be ordered at 10:45
p. m.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
XX’E SHALL
have no need of the Chinaman in the
future if every American laundry man
will supply the proper kind of work.
We can laundry your linen much bet
ter, much whiter (without the use of
chemicals), finish them in much finer
style, and we won’t charge you any more
—and we will send for your linen and re
turn to your address.
SAVANNAH STEAXI LAUNDRY CO..
11 Congress street west.
fifes
STOCKS IN PLENTY
here. We are all the time buying.
We never allow any tine of our goods to
run out. We never have to substitute
goods because we haven't "what you
asked for.” What we do sell is always
the very best. There is no doubt about
this. We have visited all the principal
groceries in the South and we have not
seen a better store. We have seen very
few groceries equal to our own. In the
quality of goods that we sell. In the care
with which they are handled, in the
cleanliness of every nook and corner of
our establishment, in the promptness and
accuracy with which we deliver goods
we show modern storekeeping of the
highest type.
THE SOUTHERN GROCERY CO. OF
GEORGIA,
114 Barnard street.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ffiO— RAMBLER—fGO
A STANDARD WHEEL FOR $63.
For the next 30 days I will sell a limit
ed number of RAMBLER BICYCLES at
the greatly reduced rate of S6O. This Is
the greatest bargain of the year. Call
and Inspect them before purchasing else
where.
FRED MYERS, JR.,
344 Bull street.
Guards Armory.
AN ELEGANT HOUSE FOR RENT,
The modern brick residence, with all
modern improvements, 1,007 (new number)
Whitaker street, between Waldburg and
New Houston, facing the Park Extension.
Possession given immediately. Apply to
F. G. BELL,
Morning News office.
OUII GENERAL STORAGE
So increased that we were obliged to seek
larger quarters. We now occupy the old
Forest City Mills, corner Congress and
Montgomery streets. Best and cheapest
storage in town for furniture and general
merchandise. Best facilities for moving.
Wagons, hacks, and messenger boys.
Quick dispatch.
SAVANNAH DISTRICT MESSENGER
AND DELIVERY COMPANY.
'Phone 2.
ALL NIGHT DRUG STORE,
From this date our Branch Store, corner
Bull and Charlton streets, under Guards
Arsenal, will be kept open ALL NIGHT.
A thoroughly competent prescription
clerk will always be on hand.
SOLOMONS & CO.,
Druggists.
BEFORE PURCHASING
A Typewriter see the Improved Reming
ton Typewriter, No. 6. It has no equal.
DL..RINO & HULL,
Sole Dealers for Savannah,
6 Drayton street.
XVOLF A CO.,
'Phone 634.
ROSES. HYACINTHS nnd FINE
VIOLETS.
Almo Flornl Deniicnn.
i IS THE WORD
[BA B COc K
i A“CHESNUT?’>
t Wp h °Pe s °: because, until it ha* h„
i indellibly stamped in your mind w "
f fee) that we c nnot afford tostop
i our money in telling you that fi*
I the 8
i HHBest Buggy;
E on earth This fact is unquestioned h.
I those who know, and we want to r, I
[ vince you. Why not now? n I
I We have the handsomest ling .. |
[ "everything on wheels" to be 1
i anywhere. unil
[ Our prices on
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9 can't be equated. Try us.
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Broughton & Jefferson Sts.
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THE CITIZENS BAM
OF SAVANNAH. *
Capital, 3500,000.
1 i’aa>attl> a geueru, unnuiug uu ,„
nes. Maintain* a Saving* Depart,
inent nnd allows INTEREST at |
PER CENT., compounded quarter!?,
The account* of individual*,
banks and corporations are solicit,
ed.
XVlth onr large number of con,,,
■ pondent* In GEORGIA. AL.ABAMt,
FLORIDA and SOUTH CAROLINA w,
are prepared to bundle collection,
on the most favorable terms, cor.
respond cnee invited.
BRANTLEY A. DENMARK, President,
XI. B. LANE, Vice President.
GEORGE C. FREEXIAN, Cashier.
THE CHATHAM BAH,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Transact* a general Lankin,
business,maintains a liberal saving,
department.
Foreign and Domestic Exchang,
a specialty.
Having a large namber of Interim
correspondents, we can handle col.
lections at very reasonable rate,.
Correspondence solicited.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA
How many ladies visited our store yg.
terday we gave away 200 boxes o(
Nunnally’s Candy between 7 o'clock it
the morning and 5 o'clock in the after
noon, one box being presented to cadi
lady as she entered our store.
We shall continue the sale to-day ani
until all are sold of the fine Extract
and Violet XVaters mentioned in Sun.
day’s paper, at half price. This is a
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to secUM
fine perfume at a mere song.
Don't forget our fine Linen Paper at 25c p
pound package. Envelopes luc per package
JONES’ PHARMACY.
Bull street and Perry lane.
We take Periodical Tickets.
BEAUTIFUL L ARGE FIGS,
In GO Pound Boxes,
at 2<>e Per Ponnd,
The finest lot of Fig* that eve
came to Georgia.
SHELLED PECANS.
SHELLED ENGLISH WALNUTS.
SHELLED ALMONDS.
B AKER'S V AN ILKA CHOCOLATE.
A. XI. A C. XV. WEST.
DESIR ABLE RESIDENCES FOR SALI
Those modern dwellings, 297 and S
Gwinnett street west, between Barnai
and Jefferson.
Also a handsome residence at Isle l
Hope, complete with all Improvement
and nice garden, etc.
Either or all of the above will be w
on easy terms or on the popular lnstn
tnent pian. Apply to
CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND 1*
FROVEMENT COMPANY.
Or to C. H. DORSETT.
BANNER OIL STOVES
$1.75 C ASH.
Lamp Chimneys
Imitation Cut Glass Nappies
Japanese Napkins ■® c
Japanese Toothpicks box
Orange Toothpicks bundle
Emory Knife Sharpeners
—at—
GARDNER'S.
12 E. Broughton tg
CUll OF SAVANNAH POCKET
CO CENTS EACH.
PRINTED IN TWO COLOR*-
NICELY BOUND IN CLOTH *
STAMPED IN GOLD ON * IU& j
For sale by
UORNINU NBAX'S.
ISKCKMAtfN** CAFE f
AND KEBT.AU HA-
The finest deep water Oy* te #JJtn*,
used for steaming, BtewiuK.
roasting, or .n Hny atvle-. Thur*
notice. Imported fcoburg-n> u
inger Beer on draught.
89 Whitaker street.