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AFTER STEWARTS SCALP.
FIXTOX'S TAX COLLECTOR TO BE
HAILED OVER THE COALS.
ll* Kept Too Mnch County rh on
Hand—lt la Chamrd That He Dc
poatted Honey With Hla Bondaraen
in Banka That Were Xot Accept
able to the Commissioners—This la
Hla Second Offense and Hla Re
moval Will Be Asked.
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 19.—The old trouble
between Tax Collector A. P. Stewart and
the board of county commissioners, which
caused a sensation last fall when the board
made the discovery that the tax collector
was holding out large sums of state and
county funds for the use of his bondsmen,
has been renewed and further sensation
al developments are looked for.
The matter has been suppressed In the
local papers as was the original trouble
until after It appeared in out-of-town pa
pers. when it was taken up and ventilated.
Tax Collector Stewart was depositing
the state and county funds in the defunct
Merchants' Bank up to the time that
County Commissioner Adair exploded his
bomb. President Porter, of that Institu
tion, was on his bond.
It was reported, though without foun
dation, as subsequent events showed, that
the failure of the Merchants Bank was
precipitated by Tax Collector Stewart be
ing forced by the county commissioners
to draw out the money that he had been
allowing that bank to use.
Upon the failure of the bank Mr. Stew
art gave anew bond in a fidelity com
pany and for a time things moved along
smoothly.
The law governing the tax collector of
Fulton county, requires that he shall
make a weekly deposit with the county
treasurer and with the state treasurer. If
he should collect as much as {5,000 in any
one day for the state then the law makes
it his duty to turn that over at the end
of the day. If it is necessary, to make
return every day of the week. The object
of the law being to prevent the tax col
lector from having more than $5,000 of the
state’s money tn his hands at any one
time.
In reference to the collections for the
county, the law Is that he shall turn over
to the county treasurer, who has hie office
in the same building with that of the col
lector, every time he collect* $3,000, the ob
ject being to keep him from having more
than $3,000 of county funds in his posses
sion at any time.
While President Porter of the defunct
Merchants Bank was on the bond of Mr.
Stewart, the county commissioners made
the discovery that he was in the habit of
not turning over to the state and county
treasurers as the law required, but that
he deposited the money with the bank and
allowed it to have the use of it, returns
being made to the controller general and
the county treasurer only now and then.
The law makes it the duty of the coun
ty commissioners to report such viola
tions of the law to the governor, who
shall remove the tax collector, and it was
the proposit.on to make this report to the
governor that brought this sensation to
light originally. The commissioners cast
a tie vote on the proposition.
During the latter part of December the
county commissioners found that Tax Col
lector Stewart had again been doing the
same thing which caused the original
trouble. He was called upon for his re
port by the commissioners at the meeting
on Dec. 2, and did not make it.
At that time he had in his possession, as
tiie report finally made showed, $165,000 for
the state and county funds, which he
should have turned over to the state and
county as he collected It This money was
on deposit to the credit of the tax collec
tor in bank.
After repeated ,efforts, the commission
ers succeeded in getting a full settlement
with the tax collector, but his payments
were made in checks for fractional
amounts of the total, covering a period of
nearly two weeks, and the commissioners
are now considering whether or not their
duty does not require them to make a
formal report to the governor.
The matter haa been placed in the hands
of the finance committee and a special
meeting of the full board may be called
to-morrow to take the matter up.
'ln speaking of the trouble this after
noon Chairman Adair of the board of
county commissioners said that the tax
collector had finally settled with both
county and state, but the board would not
drop it on that account, because of the
fact that this was the second offense of
the tax colector, he having been put on
notice the first time that a repetition would
not be tolerated.
The bonds of the tax collector, said
Chairman Adair, amount to $61,000, but
the board Is debating whether it can afford
to pass over the case again, when the tax
collector is shown to have held out of the
state and county treasuries $103,000. Tax
Collector Stewart has submitted an expla
nation to the commissioners, saying that
the returns were not made because he
had not had time to do it, as required by
the letter of the law, during the busy sea
eon of December.
UNINTBNTIDNAL ILLUMINATION.
Five Thousand ballons of Oil
Wasted and Set on Fire at Tennlle.
Tennllle, Ua.. Jan. 19.—There was a sin
gular occurrence here this morning. The
Standard Oil Company had a 5,000-gallon
tank on a car, and on trying to get it into
position to empty into their reservoir, the
car got the advantage of the hands mov
ing it and ran off, burst the tank and the
oil was wasted.
Tennille'a canal flowed with it. and all
who would, went in and dipped up a great
deal of It. The work of dipping continued
until night came on, and to continue they
must of necessity have light. Some oil
was thrown on a tree near by and set fire
to. This did very well until they had
made a stream from the canal to the
free, but now that the oil connected with
the fire, the fun began. The oil on the
water caught on lire and In a short time
the swamp that the canal empties Into
was brilliantly lighted.
Much of the oil that was In casks, buck
ets, etc., was consumed, and about all that
was in the canal. Fears were entertained
fhat the fire would follow up the canal to
the town, but It did not.
A Bank Branches Out,
Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 19.—0. W. Sax
on, president of the Capital City Bank of
Tallahassee, returned from a business trip
to Apalachicola to-day. where he perfect
ed arrangements for the opening In Apa
lachicola of a branch of the Capital City
Bank. A building has been secured, all
office furniture and fittings ordered, and
the bank will be in operation within iwo
weeks.
ARE tot “ALI* II HOKEN l p.->
Tnke tfnraford's Acid Phosphate.
It steadies \bo nerves, clears the brain
and promotes digestion. Makes a pleas
ant and wholesome beverage.—ad.
Liver Ills
Like biliousness, dyspepsia, headache, consti
pation, sour stomach, indigestion are promptly
cured by Hood's Pills. They do their work
Hood’s
easily and thoroughly. • ■ ■
Best after dinner pills. ■p**' $ y< *
25 cents. All druggists. 0 8B 1
Prepared by C. I. Hood & Cos., Lowell, Mass
The only Pill to take w't.h Hood’s Sarsapardla.
LEE’S BIRTHDAY AT ITHEXI.
Celebrated by the Lucy Cobb Vonnr
Ladies and the University Students.
Athens, Ga., Jan. 19.—The anniversary’
of the birthday of Gen. K. E. Lee was
celebrated at Lucy Cobb Institute and
at the University of Georgia.
This morning at 9 o’clock the Lucy
Cobb girls rendered the following inter
esting programme:
"The Impress of Gen. Lee’s Character
on the Nineteenth Century,” Miss Kosa
Wood berry.
Reading of war poem, Miss Adelaide
Howell.
"Boyhood of Lee.” Miss Kuby Wight.
"Maryland, My Maryland,” song, Miss
Allle Joseph.
"Lee on the Battle-field," Miss Willie
Burke.
War song. Miss Mary Munford.
“Lee as a Teacher,” Miss Katie Glenn
Johnson.
Original poem, Miss Eugenia Barnes.
"Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are
Marching," by the chorus class.
The exercises were concluded by the
little- girls relating a number of anecdotes
In the life of Gen. Lee. •
The confederate veterans attended the
exercises at the university chapel at 11
o'clock. At that time six young men of
the university competed tor the medal
offered by the Hon. Clyde Shropshire of
Paris. France. The programme rendered
was as follows:
“Vindication of the Lost Cause," Robin
Adair. Atlanta, Ga.
"A Confederate Veteran,” James Wal
ter Hendricks, llloys, Ga.
"The Soldier in Gray," John Threatt
Moore, Jackson, Ga.
"Sectionalism in the South,” Shelby
Myrlck, Ga.
"Sectionalism," John Sterling Roberts,
Buchanan, Ga.
"The Ideal Patriot,” Clifford Mitchell
Walker, Munroe, Ga.
THE CEVI EHVILLE I HOI HI,E.
Nine of the Negroes Who Liberated
a Prisoner Are Now Under Arrest.
Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 19.—More specific
Information relating to the Centerville
trouble, reported in this correspondence
yesterday, says that the negro,, who was
arrested, assisted by two women, had
taken a pistol from Constable Mumford.
The negro took the pistol to the village
and gave It up. He was tried and con
victed.
Mumford was tying the negro to bring
him to jail here when he asked the crowd
of negroes, who had assembed, "If they
were going to see him treated like that,
and they rushed upon the constable and
liberated the prisoner A warrant was
issued here for about twelve of the lead
ers in the outrage and Sheriff Pearce and
two deputies went to Centerville this
morning.
Parties Just in from Centerville say nine
negroes have been arrested, including the
liberated man, and the posse will come
in during the night.
TAKEN TO A 11K.111.1t TRIBUNAL.
The Three Friends Case Ones to the
Appellate Court at Once.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 19.—Acting under
lnstruoClons Washington, the case of
the Three Friends, charged with carry
ing an armed expedition In violation of
the neutrality laws, will be appealed to
the appellate court in New Orleans dur
ing the next few days.
On account of the importance of the
Issue Involved, District Attorney Clark Is
confident that the trial in New Orleans
will be pushed to a speedy settlement.
One important feature of the case seems
to lie In the fact that If the appellate court
sustains the decision of Judge Locke It
will necessitate the revision of this par
ticular statute by congress.
District Attorney Clark will be assisted
at New Orleans by Assistant District At
torney Cromwell Gibbons, his law partner.
CAUGHT A BURGLAR.
Bat He Was More Game Than ('ash
ler Hitch of qnllmnn Could Hold.
Quitman, Ga., Jan. 19.—Mr. C. M. Hitch,
cashier of the Hank of Quitman, had a
thrilling experience with a burglar in his
house to-night. While walking through
his hall, he saw a big negro ascending the
stairs. He ordered him to siand. but the
Intruder turned and came down the stairs
with such terrific force that Mr. Hitch
gave him the right of way. The negro
burst open the front door, leaped the fence
and made his escape.
Officers are now in pursuit of the of
fender with dogs and think they will run
him to cover before morning.
Screven's New Court House,
Sylvania. Ga.. Jan. 19.—The county com
missioners of Screven county have select
ed Mr. L. F. Goodrich of Augusta as
architect for furnishing plans for the new
brick court house soon to be built here.
It will cost about $20,000. Rlr. Goodrich
furnished the drawings for the jail and
brick vault, and has given eminent satis
faction as an architect. Work will begin
on the new court house in about ninety
days.
TO PADDLE ITS OWN CANOE.
Ihe Central It n I Iron and Will Fight For
Traffic From Augusin.
Augusta, Ga.. Jan. 19.—A slight ripple of
excitement was created to-day by the an
nouncement that the Central railroad will
withdraw from the union city ticket of
fice. maintained Jointly, on Broad street,
by the several railroad companies.
The announcement has not been mads
positively and officially, but it is now the
subject of correspondence between passen
ger department officials.
it Is said to be the idea of the Central
to run its own office and begin more active
competition for Florida and Savannah bus
iness than It is enabled to do in a union
office.
Pensueola's Trolley Line.
Pensacola. Fla.. Jan. 19.— Ground was
broken at the custom house corner this
morning, and work commenced on the
new electric street railroad by the Pensa
cola Terminal Company. The work will
be pushed as rapidly us possible.
Mr. Harris Ruttnmii Is Dead.
Monticello, Fla., Jan. 19.-James W Har
ris of Quitman. Ga.. who fell from the
platform at Drlfton. Friday, and had his
feet mangled under the car wheels of a
passing train, died at the Walker house
at this place to-night.
THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1897.
DISAFFECTED STOCKHOLDERS.
THE RENEWAL OF THE A. AND W.
CHARTER HOTLY CONTESTED.
A Faction of the Company Wants a
Receiver Appointed and the Coil
pane's Affair* Wound lie—Claims
Made That the Southern Has In
jured the Properly—Some Interest
ing Developments Expected la the
Case.
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 19.—Attorney Frank
H. Miller of Augusta, representing cer
tain stockholders of the Atlanta and West
Point Railroad Company, who are op
posed to the liquidation of the company's
affairs under the bill for the purpose filed
by L. B. Nelson of this city upon the
ground that the charter of the company
has expired, to-day filed a supplement
to the Intervention brought in the case
some time ago.
The Nelson bill, it will be remembered,
attacked the validity of the new charter
granted at the last session of the legisla
ture and claiming that the old charter ha l
expired, asked for the appointment of a
receiver to wind up the affairs of the
company. There were some sensational
allegations in the bill also setting forth
that the road was being injured by the
Southern, which had controlled It.
In the supplementary bill filed to-day
the ir.tervenors set forth the certified
copies of the act extending the charter
from February, 1869, for thirty years,
which would leave the old charter, there,
fere, still in effect, and force the Nelson
bill out of court.
There is also a certified copy of the proc
lamation of Gov. McDaniel, Jin. 24, 1884,
requiring all railroads of the state to file
with the secretary of state a true copy of
their charter, and ail amendments, which
is designed to prove the validty of the ex
tension granted from 1869 for thirty years,
and would make the old charter valid
now. A copy of the proclamation requir
ing the roads to file a list of their bond
holders with the secretary of state, is
also attached, and this may be the basis
of some interesting developments when
the hearing of the Nelson bill occurs, as It
is understood the intervenors may claim
that this was never compiled with.
BIBB'S NOToilToiS >ll HDER.
The Allen Case Is Now Before tlie
Highest Tribunal of the Land.
Washington, Jan. 19.—Attorney General
J. M. Terrell has been here for several
days with the expectation of arguing the
Thomas Allen case before the supreme
court. To-day he consulted with the op
posing counsel, W. C. Glenn of Atlanta,
and an agreement was reached by which
the case was' submitted upon printed ar
guments. The case would not be reached
for several weeks under the call, hence
the attorney general concluded to submit
the case.
It will be remembered that Thomas Al
len was convicted of murder In the supe
rior court of Bibb county. After convic
tion and sentenced, to death, he made a
motion for anew trial. In the meantime
lie escaped from jail and was a fugitive
from Justice. He was subsequently re
captured and resentenced by the Judge pre
siding in Bibb county.
Before the execution of the sentence, Al
len made application to the supreme court
of the United States for a writ of error
on the grounds that the dismissal of the
writ of error by the supreme court of
Georgia was In violation of the constitu
tion of the United States, in that such dis
missal was a denial of due process of law
to Allen.
The attorney general was assited In the
case by John R. Cooper of iMacon, who
was admitted to-day to practice before the
supreme court. The case would not have
been reached for argument this week, con
sequently the attorney general felt justi
fied In submitting it on printed briefs.
The proposition was entirely satisfactory
to Mr. Glenn. The attorney general left
for home to-night.
MONEY IN GEORGIA SOIL.
Tlie Lute A. D. Matthews Was One ot
the Farmers NYhu Found 11.
Athens, Ga., Jan. 19.—A story Is told
of Mr. A. D. Matthews, whose death at
his home In Oglethorpe county, was told
in yesterday’s dispatches, which goes to
show what a man can do in farming In
Georgia. Mr. Matthews came to Georgia
after the war absolutely penniless. He
went to work on a farm near Sandy Cross,
Oglethorpe county, and has never done
anything else. He was killed a few days
since by a big tree falling upon him. Hts
estate is estimated in round numbers at
$61,000.
Mr. Marco Phinizy, a brother of the late
Ferdinand Phinizy, Is quite 111 at his
home, in Royston, Ga., and fears are en
tertained for his recovery.
Mr. J. R. Noell, a prominent young
farmer of this county, died yesterday of
pneumonia.
Rev. A. P. Saunders, chancellor of the
“Assembly’s Home and School." of Fred
ericksburg, Va., preached two able ser
mons at the Presbyterian church here
Sunday.
Fire lu the Confutation Holldlnu.
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 19.—Wires entering
the Western I'nlon office, third floor of
the Constitution building, caused the
framework of a window to ignite at 1
o'clock this morning. Two dollars will
cover damage, but there was no little ex
citement among the operators and others
in the building.
To Tinker nt the llnilroml Rate*.
St. Augustine. Fla.. Jan. 19.—The rate
commislsoners of the Southern Traffic As
sociation will meet here to-morrow.
We tell your doctor all
there is in Scott’s Emulsion,
just how much cod liver oil,
hypophosphites, glycerine.
But we do not tell him how
these are combined. You
have your secrets; this is
ours. This knack of mak
ing the very best thing has
come to us from years of ex
perience with just one thing.
We make only Scott’s Emul
sion—all our energy is bent
on making that better than
any other emulsion in the
world. We have no other
business thought. Is it any
wonder that it isthestandard ?
icon & Bow**, Chemitu, New York.
§ YOUNG
WIVES
We Offer Yon a Remedy Which Ins’ues
SAFETY to LIFE of Both
Mother and Child.
MOTHERS’FRIEND
BOBS CONTCTEML.NT OF ITS PAIK,
HOKBOB AND DANCER.
Makes CHILD-BIRTH Easy.
Endorsed and recommended by physi
cians, midwives and those who have used
it. Beware of substitutes and imitations.
Sent by express or mall, on receipt of price,
• 1.00 per bottle. Book “TO MOTHERS''
mailed Lee, containing voluntary testimonials
BEAD FIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta, Ga.
SOLD BT ALL DBUOQISTS.
AS INTERESTING CASE.
Other Maters of importance From
Coffee County.
Douglas, Ga., Jan. 19.—An Interesting
case being tried In the city court Is that o f
Quincey & McDonald, attorneys, libel suit
for damages, against A. Burkhalter, a
wealthy merchant of Willacoochee. Near
ly two days have been consumed in taking
testimony.
Coffee county farmers have not purchas
ed as much commercial fertilizers as up
to a corresponding date of last year, and
they assert that they will this year reduce
the acreage of cotton.
The grippe is now epidemic throughout
the county, with no serious results, how
ever.
A crowd of would-be young bloods paint
ed the town red last night, doing consider
able malicious mischief. The officers have
them spotted, and some criminal prosecu
tions are likely to follow.
ADJIDORU INSANE.
The Snd Misfortune of Dr. Carter of
Appling County.
Baxley. Ga., Jan. 19.—Last night Dr. D.
Robt. Carter, the present county treasurer
of this county, was adjudged insane, and
was sent to the asylum at Milledgeville.
Dr. Carter Is one of the most prominent,
and highly respected citizens of the coun
ty. At the last election he received the
highest vote of any candidate in the field.
He was In the asylum about eight years
ago. After staying there several months
his mind was restored, and he came home.
Afterwards he married, and since then
has been doing well. His affliction is a
sad blow to his family and numerous
friends.
YVayeross Gleanings.
Waycross, Ga., Jan. 19.—G. W. Shults,
promoter of the Elwood Park colony
scheme, near Glenmore, southwest of
Waycross, took a ride to-day in the vicin
ity north of Waycross and saw the im
provements in progress there. He was
delighted, he said, with the property, and
was obliged to say that he was surprised
to find such desirable lands in Georgia.
Mr. Shults wants to turn his colonists over
to the real estate men of Waycross, he
says, and suspend efforts in behalf of his
Elwood Parjc scheme for the present.
About thirty-five Ohioans, he says, will
arrive here Thursday for the purpose of
selecting farm tracts and locating at El
wood Park, but he would turn them over
to the Waycross land agents for a rea
sonable commission.
Postmaster McNeil says that his fine
Jersey milch cow was killed Sunday night
by unknown parties. He valued the cow
at SSO.
The meeting of the friends of the pro
posed public library has been postponed.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HEAD THESE TWO
DECIDE WHICH WILL GIVE SA
VANNAH THE MOST BUSINESS
LIKE, MOST ABLE, MOST PROG
RESSIVE, MOST ECONOMICAL,
MOST SATISFACTORY GOVERN
MENT, NOTE AS YOU DECIDE.
LIBERAL.
For Mayor,
Peter W. Meldrlin.
For Aldermen,
iW. F. Reid.
iThos. O’Donnell,
(John W. Smith.
[Solomon Kroaskoff.
S. P. Hamilton.
[Thomas Wylly.
Abraham Gueken
f heimer.
Robert M. Hull
Walter G. Charlton
Dr. IV. W. Owens,
[T. J. Davis.
;Arthur Well.
CITIZENS.
For Mayor,
Berman Myers.
For Aldermen.
Col. William Garrard
Geo. W Tledemau.
W. T Leopold.
Jacob P.tuUen.
Joseph M. Hull.
Thomas Screven,
George Hudson,
H. H. Bacon,
Christopher M. Gray.
Dr. L. A. Falllgant.
John Juchter.
Adolph Leffler.
When you rote, vote for Savannah's best in
terests. for a government that will protect
your interests, advance the prosperity of the
city; for a government that will commend it
self to honest, intelligent, progressive men
Vote for men who have shown their busine*s
ability.
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE!! FOR SALE
Those modern dwellings, 207 and 211
Gwinnett street west, between Barnard
and Jefferson.
Also a handsome residence at Isle of
Hope, complete with all Improvements
and nice garden, etc.
Either or all of the above will bo so'd
on easy terms or on the popular Install
ment plan. Apply to
CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND IM
PROVEMENT COMPANY.
Or to C. H. DORSETT.
nii>N \v %nted.
Bids wanted for placing in each city
square, north of Gaston street, a line of
water pipe and two hydrants, with all
proper connections.
Specifications can be obtained at the of
fice of the secretary, to whom hid*
must be sent on or before 12 o’clock noon,
Jan. 85, 187. By order of the Park and
Tree Commission,
W, VY. GORDON, ,7Tt., Secretary.
NOTICE.
Neither the master nor the consignees of
the British steamship Port Phillip. J. R Smith
master, will be responsible for any debts con
tracted by crew of said ve.-Ael.
J. F. MINIS 4(0 ( cn-igneaa.
9PFI I IL NOTH E.
All bills against the German bark "Au
guste” must be presented at our office
before 12 o'clock m., this day, or payment
thereof will be debarred.
STRACHAN & CO., Consignees.
FUNERAL invitations.
SOLOMONS—The relatives and friends
of Mrs. Peria Sheftall Solomons and her
daughter, Mrs. C. S. Abrahams, and fam
ily, are Invited to attend the funeral ser
vices of the former, from her late resi
dence. 124 Gwinnett street, west, at 3:30
o’clock this afternoon.
MEETINGS.
peace^rTvehTphosphate^mining
COMPANY.
Savannah. Ga., Jan. 21. 1897.—The regu
lar annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Peace River Phosphate Mining Com
pany will be held at the office of the
company, in the city of Savannah, Ga., on
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1897, at 12 o’clock
noon, at which meeting the officers to con
trol the affairs of the company for the
next fiscal year will be elected.
JOSEPH HULL, President,
ROBERT S. COPE, Secretary.
SPECIAL .NOTICES.
NOIXUE^Ttr^srPERKm^COPRT^JI'-
ROR9.
Those jurors who were on Monday. 18th in
stant, discharged until Wednesday, 20th In
stant. need not appear until Thursday. 21st in
stant. ibis does r.ot refer to the ten jurors
who were discharged on Tuesday, 19th instant,
subject to personal notifica ion.
By order of His Honor Judge Falllgant.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
Clerk S. C C. C.
NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The petit jurors of the city court of Sa
vannah need not appear until Thursday,
21st Inst., at 10 a. m.
By order of the Hon. Thomas M. Nor
wood, Judge. J. S. COLLINS,
Clerk, C. C. S.
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Bicycle Buyer*.
See Our Price List on Bicycles.
We offer you the 19-pound Keating, for
either lady or gentleman, for $65.00. This
is a remarkably well-made wheel, and is
famous as a light-weight machine that is
guaranteed to carry any weight of rider.
Only a few left at this price.
We also have the Barnes, in either black
or white, for lady or gentleman, at $85.00
and SIOO.OO. The celebrated White Flyer
Racer is SIOO.OO. It is the embodiment of
beauty and grace. No wheel in existence
equals this wonderful machine.
The 1897 Hunter, made by the Hunter
Arms Company of Fulton, N. Y., who
make the L. C. Smith gun, can be had of
us for $85.00. The Hunter is guaranteed
equal to any bicycle made in existence.
The Eagle, at $75.00, with aluminum rim
and clincher tire, or the Eagle with wood
rim and Morgan & Wright tires for $50.00,
defy all competition. The SSO Eagle is the
•greatest seller in Savannah, because every
one knows the Eagle, and because it is
guaranteed equal to any other maeh'ne at
$75.00 and SIOO.OO.
The Saxon, at $40.00 and $37.50, stands the
leader of all cheap price bicycles. We
have sold about seventy-five of the Sax
ons. and they have in all cases given the
best service. They are fitted with Hart
ford tires.
We have a number of other good wheels
at $35.00 for either lady or gentleman.
Among them some Bon Hurs and World
Flyers. These are new wheels, never
used, and are big bargains at these prices.
Our Bull street store, opposite the De
Soto hotel, has a good line of renting
wheels and a complete assortment of 1896
and 1897 models.
R. D. & WM. LATTTMORE,
Hardware and Stove Dealer?.
THIS IS
Poultry day with us, and the cool
weather is sure to sharpen your ap
petite for one of our fine, fat
TURKEYS.
We will have all sizes of uniform
condition; the best that can be
raised. Possibly you would prefer
CHICKENS
OR DUCKS.
If so, this Is where to get suited.
You pay less here than at other
places, and the stock Is always fresh
We never -carry over” tn cold stor
age. but invariably sell out clean the
day of arrival.
jas. McGrath & co.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurer's Office, Savannah, Ga
Jan. 1, 1897.—The following taxes are now
due;
REAL ESTATE, fourth quarter, 1896
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, ommousea, 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 DAY'S AETER THE
FIRST OF JANUARY, and a discount of
10 per cent, will be allowed upon SPE
CIFIC TAXES. RADGES and DOG LI
CENSES if paid any time during the
month of January.
C. S.JjARDEE. City Treasurer.
CITY OF IAVANNAH POCKET MAPS,
SO CENTS EACH.
PRINTED IN TWO COLORS.
NICELY BOUND IN CLOTH AND
STAMPED IN GOLD ON SIDE.
n i 1
For sol* by
HORNING NEWS.
ALL NIGHT DRUG STORE.
From this date our Branch Store, corner
Bull and Charlton streets, under Guards
Arseibl, will. h kept open ALL NIGHT.
A thoroughly "competent prescription
clerk will always be on hand.
SOLOMONS & CO..
Druggists. |
AMUSEMENTS.
gAVANNAH THEATER,
MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2:30 P. M.
FRANCIS JONES
and his excellent company, pre
senting; the beautifnl contained
comedy,
IN OLD MADRID.
Prices 10c and 20c.
TO-NIGHT,
Follies of a Night.
The Clnematoscope shown between
acts at every performance.
Prices—loc, 20c and 30c.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
HUMBOLDT CIGARS |
ASCOOD AS CURRENCY.
Sold Everywhere!
IT IS NOT MENTIONED ~Y S
In the story that Job's laundry
work was done badly. Amongst the
minor Ills of life that is the very worst.
Knowing this, w have our place fitted
up with every article that is conducive
to first-class worn. Send In a few pieces,
and prove what we say.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO.,
11 Congress street west.
LA FAR,
HATTER AND MEN’S OUTFITTER.
This is what we claim to be—and
carry all needed articles for gentle
men. AVe sell the best Hat for
yon ever bought, and the finest
Shirt for sl. Aon need only to wear
one to be convinced of their excel
lence of quality or fit, besides we
carry an excellent assortment of
Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs, Military
Gloves, ete. At
, LA FAR’S,
At old stand, bnt new nnmber, 107
Rail street.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CLOSING OUT SALE OF
LUNCH BASKETS,
FLOWER STANDS
AND TRELLISES.
Cuspidores each n e
Gallon Water Pots, painted tsc
Scollav Sprinkler t ..75c
Rogers Shear Company Scissor#
warranted
A few of those nice Knives a.y>
Beat All Lead Pencils, dozen 10c
Box Paper lot
Gold Fish Food. Bird Seed,
AT GARDNER'S,
13 East Broughton Street.
PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURNS
FOR 1807.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, January Ist, 1897.— Notice is here
by given that under the tax ordinance or
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 mike the return themselves
from the best ir.iurmation they ran ob
tain. and shall asses? a DOUBLE TAX
against such defaulter.
J. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk.
SPECIAL TO-DAY.
PINK CARNATIONS.
Extra Choice Flowers. Order quick.
WOLF & CO., Florists.
’Phone 634.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
Office Savannah Gas Light Company,
Savannah, Jan. 15, 1897.—A dividend of
per cent, on the capital stock of this com
pany has been declared, payable on and
aftei Monday, the 18th inst.
A. G. GUERARD, President.
~CITY BONDS AND BANK STOCKS. -
Savannah Construction Company Stock
and other securities bought and sold.
Real estate loans negotiated.
AUSTIN R. MYRES, Broker,
22 Bryan street east
MEN’S
$4
SHOES
—AT—
S3.
The shoes having the popular to.
now worn by men and which l,
generally styled the "Bull iw
Toe." like every new Introduction 8
is sold to the public at excessive
prices until competition becomes
general. In this shape we have a
special line,
which, In order to introduce, so
that it may be compared with the
ordinary Bull Dog Shoe, sold else
where, we will sell this line for a
short time at the
Reduced Price of ll
Every pair is warranted to con
tain nothing but solid leather
throughout—no shoddy of any de
scription.
WA-BfRiS.
■ZSEiEwS
Cor. Whitaker.
THE CITIZENS BAM
OF SAVANNAH.
Capital, $500,000.
Transacts a general uanking oust,
ness. Maintains a Savings Depart,
meat and allows INTEREST AT 4
PER CENT., compounded quarterly.
The accounts of Individuals, firms,
banks nnd corporations are solicit,
ed.
With our large number of eorre*
spondents In GEORGIA. ALABAMA,
FLORIDA and SOUTH CAROLINA we
are prepared to handle collections
on the most favorable terms. Cor.
respondence Invited.
BRANTLEY A. DENMARK, President,
M. B. LANE, Vice President.
GEORGE C. FREEMAN, Cashier.
THE CH A TIIA MBAXK,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Transacts a general banking
business,maintains a liberal savings
department.
Foreign and Domestlo Exchange
a specialty.
Having a large number of lnterlos
correspondents, we can handle col.
lections at very reasonable rates.
Correspondence solicited.
~~ SPECIAL NOTICES.
Bids will be received at the office of the
undersigned for furnishing the Savannah
Firo Department with 1 new hose wagon,
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.^
SOO—RAMBLER—S6O
A STANDARD WHEEL FOR S6O.
For the next 30 days I will sell a limit*
ed number of RAMBLER BICYCLES at
the greatly reduced rate of S6O. This l
the greatest bargain of the year. Call
and Inspect them before purchasing else
where.
FRED MYERS, JR..
, EM Bull street.
Guards Armory.
Ulli 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 tn 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. _
BEFORE PURCHASING
A Typewriter see the Improved Reming
ton Typewriter. No. $. It has no equal.
DE.iRING & HULL
Bole Dealers lor Savannah.
( Drayton atree
BECKMANN'S CAFF,
AND RESTAURANT-
The finest deep water Oysters are
used for steaming, stewing, frying,
roasting, or in any style., st jmort
notice. imported Coburg-Thur*
Inger Beer on draught.
80 Whitaker etreet.