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SLAIN AT NIGHT IN HIS STORE.
POSTMASTER AT GOODWIN’S STA
TION ASSASSIN VTKD.
Crime Supposed <o Hove Been ( nni
mitted Snturdny Sißtil nnd I orpwe
Not Discovered I mil Velerd).
Cash Drawer Rolibed of \bont
<Mt>. But More Than **“ 11,, ‘
Dead Ainu's Pocket OvrrlooLed l>
Hi* Murderer—So t lue to Hi*
Slayer Yet Found.
Atlanta. Ga., Felt. 7.—The little eettle
tnent of Goodwin's station, in DeKala
county, twelve miles from this city, was
horrified this morning by the discovery of
the dead body of J. H. Polk, the postmas
ter. Ho had 1)0011 murdered by an un
known assassin.
The cash drawer of his office was de
molished with an ax. but, strange 'o say,
the murderer left over S.IOO in his vi dim s
pocket.
If robbery was the motive of the ghast
ly crime, the perpetrator was soured off
after breaking into the cash drawer, w hich
probably contained S4O.
Indications point to Saturday night as
the time the murder was commuted,
though no Inquest has yet been held, and
mystery' envelops the bloody deed.
-Mr. Polk, besides being postmaster, ran
a general merchandise store, owned by
Dr. C. C. Hart.
When the door of the store was opened
this morning I he body of the old man was
found stretched out In from of the tire
place in a pool of blood.
An examination showed that he had
been shot, the bullet entering the left
side of the head, and coming out through
the right ear.
The money drawer was on the floor,
rifled of its contents, but upon the person
of the murdered man was $506 and the sil
ver watch which he had worn for many
years.
The crime was discovered shortly before
8 o’clock this morning by J. It. Bulce, a
man living near by, who went to the post
office, and finding the door closed, report
ed the matter to Ur, Hart.
The latter went immediately to the
house, and finding the front door unlock
ed. pushed his way in. As the light pene
trated the room the horrible spectacle
was revealed.
Dr. Hart gave an alarm and a crowd
was gathered about the' house.
Two days before Dr. Hart, the proprie-
tor of the store, had counted the money,
which then amounted to S3O. With the
sales of the next two days it Is estimat
ed that the drawer contained at the time
of the murder about S4O. The postofflee
receipts were not touched.
Among the first to arrfvp at the scene of
<he tragedy was Justinian Evans, a broth
er-in-law of the murdered man. Polk had
been expected to spend Sunday with his
family, who live a mile away from Uood-
W'ln‘s station. The murdered man was a
bachelor and had been accustomed for
years to spend every Sunday with his sis
ter, Evans’ wife. On yesterday, said Mr.
Evans, when his brother-in-law failed to
put in his appearance, he supposed he had
been kept away by the bad weather, and
he thought no more of the matter until
this morning, when he learned of the mur
der. Mr. Evans starched the pockets of the
dead man. In the left pocket of his trous
ers was found a purse containing slsotn
gold. In the inside vest pocket was a roll
of greenbacks, amounting to 1356. A sack
containing 5a cents in small change and
pennies was between the mattresses of the
bed in a room which adjoined the store, in
which the body was found.
The collar of the old man’s shirt was
open, as If he had engaged in a hand-to
hand struggle with the unknown assassin.
His hat was on a box which lay just be
hind his head. In the crown was a blood
clot, mixed with which could be seen the
brains of the murdered man. In the brim
of Ihe hat was a hole which had been
burned through by fire and a charred coal
was sticking to the other side. Yet the
fireplace contained no embers.
From the nature of the wound, death
must have been instantaneous, and the
hat, falling off instantly, would not have
caught any of the blood which afterward
exuded from the gaping wound In the old
man’s head. From this fact it seems most
likely that the body was handled by the
murderer after the shot was fired.
When Dr. Hart reached the store he
found the front door open. This fact
leads to the belief that the murder was
committed early Saturday night. The
postofflee was regularly closed each night
after the arrival of the Belle train of the
Southern Railway, and the store door was
shut shortly afterwards. By 9 o’clock each
night the old man bad returned to Ills
room adjoining the postofflee.
The body when found was fully dressed,
but the pistol which he was known to have
In the store was nowhere to be found.
The crime so far is a mystery which de
fies solution.
Mr. Evans, the brother-in-law, says the
murdered man was without" an enemy in
the world, so far as Is known. He was cf
easy going temjier, quiet and pleasant in
his manner, and well thought of by all
who came in contact with him. He was
65 years of old. industrious and saving in
disposition. The $506 which was found on
his person represented his wealth.
Mr. Polk was born in Madison county,
but had been a resident of DeKalb since
1865. He was appointed postmaster at
Goodwin's station by President Cleve
land.
CHARLESTON’S CHANNEL.
The Water no Where I.chs Than 23
Feet 3 Inches In Depth.
Charleston, S. C., Feb. 7.—Maj. E. H.
Ruffner, United States engineers, in
charge of the harbor improvements at
this £lace, issued a chart to-day showing
the results of the survey of the Jetty
channel to the sea made during January.
The channel is nowhere less than 25
feet 3 inches deep, a gain of 114 feet of
clear water in six months. For nine
tenths of the way from Fort Sumter to
the sea the channel is from 30 to 32 feet
deep. At the east entrance (here still re
mains a rapidly disapjtearing shoal, how
ever, over which the depth is hut 25.3 foer.
The chart shows that vessels drawing
24V* feet of water may steam straight
Into the harlror, anil within twelve months
at the present ratio of development in
the channel any ship afloat will be safe
to steam up to the city's docks. The
commerce of Charleston has already been
bonefitted beyond calculation by the gov
ernment's work here.
The chart issued to-day by Maj. Ruffner
Is a source of profound gratification to
the business interests of the city.
Pnt *SOO In Contribution l’lntc.
Athens, Ga., Feb. 7.—Sunday an un
known donor placed SSOO in the contribu
tion basket at the Presbyteriun Church,
giving directions as to how it should be
used.
•Prof. A. H. Patterson has resigned his
position as a member of the athletic coun
cil on account of the recent disturbance
In athletic circles.
Special Rate* to Mardi Grna.
New York, Feb. 7.—The Joint Traffic
Association has approved special, rates |o
Mardi Gras celebrations at New Orleans
and Mobile of Feb. 22.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DtT
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it f a |ig
to cure. 26c. The genuine has L. D. Q. on
each tablet.—ad.
0!i, How Thankful
Pain Was Maddening and Hopo
Had Been Abandoned—Wonder
ful Results of Purifying the Blood,
“ Avery severe pain came in my left
knee, which grew worse and worse, and
finally a sore broke out above the knee.
It discharged a great deal and the pain
from my thigh down was maddening.
Large, hard, purple spots appeared on my
leg. I suffered in this way for years,
and gave up all hope of ever being cured.
My wife was reading of a case like mioo
cured by Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and sho
advised me to try it. I began taking it
and when I had used a few bottles I
found relief from my suffering. Oh,
how thankful I am for this relief! I am
stronger than I have ever been in my life.
I am in the best of health, have a good
appetite and am anew man altogether.”
J. F. Moors, Lisbon Falls, Maine.
HOOd’S farina
Is the best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
H "’"•'tn*. ?.'> cents.
ATSTELFS FOLLY.
*ult Filed on Nolen Given to Build
I lie Sky Serupern.
Atlanta, Ga.. Feb. 7.—Joseph Bannlgan
of Providene, R. 1., filed suit to-day
against Mrs. F. C. Austell and W. W.
Austell of this city on promissory notes
aggregating $285,000, secured by a lien up
on the Austell building, the latest addi
tion to Atlanta's sky-scraping office struc
tures.
It is alleged In the bill of complaint
that the amount sued for was advanced
to the defendants by the plaintiff, and that
the former have failed to pay the inter
est as It fell due. The notes were exe
cuted on July 10, 1896, and provide when
the principal sum shall be paid. The notes
bear interest at the rate of 7 per cent.
The money was advanced in install
ments, according to the progress of the
building, which was completed a few
months ago. It is a magnificent struc
lure, located on Forsyth street bridge,
but so far has been a failure, tenants be
ing slow to take space in It because of
its peculiar location. It is said to have
cost nearly SIOO,OOO, and had been frequent
ly dubbed folly.”
MIADER OF AIRS. SHARPE.
Her Husband Arrested oil Circum
stantial Evidence.
Reidsville, Ga., Feb. 7.—The mystery
surrounding the murder of Mrs. Nancy
Sharpe, which occurred near here on the
night of Jan. 31, stows but little signs of
solution.
About 125 leading citizens of the county
met yesterday at the Sharpe homestead
and made a thorough investigation of the
case, the result of which is J. A. Sharpe
was arrested and placed In jail here this
morning, charged with the murder of his
wife. The evidence against him is purely
circumstantial, but was strong enough to
warrant his committment.
This is the third arrest that has been
made in this ease, Archie Ballard and his
wife having been brought to jail on the
day following the crime. Excitement is
high and some startling developments are
expected at the preliminary examination
on Feb. 15.
OCMULGEE’S BOAT LINE.
Two More Steamers to Re Unlit for
the Run From Mneon.
Macon, Ga.. Feb. 7.—Two new boats will
be built for service on the Ocmulgee
river. The successful trip made by the
City of Macon to Brunswick has encour
aged the navigation company so much
that a meeting will be held as soon as the
boat returns to Macon Thursday. She left
Brunswick on Sunday last, carrying a full
cargo for various Macon houses and for
points up the river. It is the intention
of the company to put on one boat a week
to Brunswick, and in the cotton season
they will probalby run two boats pet
week. A sufficient patronage has been
assured.
BIG DEAL IN GEORGIA CATTLE.
Sold to Western Dealers for a' Good
Price.
Davlsboro, Ga., Feb. 7.—A big deal In
cattle has just been made here by Mr.
T. L. Brown to Cincinnati and Indian
apolis stock dealers. The price obtained
is said to be satisfactory to Mr. Brown
and represented 370 head, netting about
$5,000. For several years Mr. Brown has
been in the cattle business and now
handles about 1,000 head per annum. He
keeps buyers in the country buying up
cattle all the time, which he fattens on
cotton seed meal and hulls and when far
they are sold at good profits to stock
dealers.
THE ATLANTIC CIRCUIT.
A Move to Weed Out Some of the
Candidates.
Hinesville, Ga., Feb. 7.—Ben A. Way,
Newton J. Norman and Capt. W. N.
Clarke, candidates for the solicitorship of
the new Atlantic circuit, have agreed to
settle their candidacy in a mass meeting
to be called under the auspices of the
Democratic party. Walter Sheppard is In
Washington, and it is not known whether
he will submit to the mass meeting plan
or not. The people are tired of the can
didacy of so many and are beginning to
express their ideas in unmistakable lan
guage.
COL, J. D. BOYD'S WILL.
Divides ills Estate Between His Wife
and Children.
Griffin, Ga., Feb. 7.—The will of the late
J. D. Boyd was probated to-day in the
office of Ordinary J. A. Drewey.
The will makes Mrs. Emily A. Boyd,
wife of the deceased, Douglas Boyd, Will
iam Sasser. J. A. Sasser, J. W. Bullard
and W. R. McCrary execuiors.
The estate, outside of the insurance car
ried upon his life, is put down at SIIOO.OOO,
which he directed to be equally divided
between his wife and four children.
'The insurance, which amounts to $30,000,
was willed 10 Mrs. Boyd.
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
Farmer Killed by tlie Accidental
Discharge of His Gan,
Athens, Ga., Feb. 7.—Saturday after
noon. near Wlntervilie, J. A. Gambrill, a
young farmer, was shot through the
heart and instantly killed by the acci
dental discharge of his rifle, with which
he had been shooting rabbits.
THE MORNING NEWS: TCESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1898.
ATKINSON STILL IN DOUBT.
Jl DUE HASN’T DECIDER YET WHAT
HE WILL DO.
Has Reen So Rasy AVlth Official En
gagements the Pnst Few Days
That He Has Not Given the Rties
tion of Becoming a Candidate for
the Gnbernator ini Nomination
Much Consideration—Rocs Not
Think Anyone Has n Mortgage on
It Yet.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 7.—Judge Spencer At
kinson is still non-committal upon the sub
ject of his possible candidacy for Gov
ernor.
When he was shown the dispatch from
Brunswick printed in Sunday's News,
saying he was soon to enter the race, he
said: .“I have no doubt my friends in
Brunswick feel this way.
"I have received communications from
all over the state of assurances of sup
port—at least manifestations of very good
will.
*T have been, however, so busily occu
pied during the last few days with my
official engagements that I have given the
matter very little personal attention.
“I have come to no definite conclusion.
“In view of the fact that there are
many months yet to elapse before the
people should properly be bothered about
polities, I see no reason for undue haste
in regard to so important a matter.
'T have sedfi no such authentic evi
dences of an expression upon the part of
the general public that the future Gov
ernor of Georgia has already been select
ed. as justifies the belief that the mnk
and file of the Democratic party will not
take a hand In determining this ques
tion.”
Waycross, Ga., Feb. 7.—Spencer R. At
kinson will have a fine opportunity the
middle of this week of consulting with rtp
resentative men from all parts of the state
as delegates to the manufacturers’ con
vention will be sent by nearly every town.
He will probably announce his candidacy
for Governor after holding a consultation
In Atlanta with his representative politi
cal friends. Hon. John C. McDonald,
chairman of the Democratic executive
committee of the Eleventh district, will
go up to Atlanta to-morrow night with
Hon. Leon A. 'Wilson and Col. W. M.
Toomer, whet'are delegates to the manu
facturers’ convention. He and other prom
inent democratic leaders in the state will
urge Judge Atkinson to announce for Gov
ernor, and will in all probability succeed.
South Georgia wants Atkinson to make
the race, so many people here say, and if
he does they predict that he will tie elect
ed. The Morning News correspondent has
it from best authority that Judge Atkin
son will be a candidate, and his announo
will be made immediately after ho holds
a consultation this week with his promi
nent supporters, i
MISTRIAL IN BRIDGES CASE.
Jury Stood Eleven for Conviction
and One for Acquittal.
Rome, Ga., Feb. 7.—After'being out nine
days the jury in the Bridges case came in
and announced that they were unable to
agree on a verdict. They stood eleven for
conviction and one for acquittal. Judge
Henry declared a mistrial.
The jurors were worn out and half sick,
and glad to get their freedom again.
Jurors Camp and Burns are the two
men who have caused all the trouble In
the jury room. The former is a cabinet
maker in the Fourth ward and the lat
ter a farmer tn Texas Valley district.
Their fellow jurors say they would not
examine the books, raised checks, etc.
The jury stood for some time eight for
conviction and four for acquittal, but
most of the reports which have been cir
culated were untrue. Even if Bridges
had been cleared on this charge there
were six other Indictments against him
for fbrgery, larceny after trust, and cheat
ing and swindling.
It was in July, 1896, that Bridges was
first Indicted. He was tried in July, 1897,
found guilty and sentenced to seven years
in the penitentiary. He took an appenl
and the case was reversed by the Su
preme Court. The trials have cost the
county about <5,000.
COMPULSORY VACCINATION.
Claim Made That It la an Infringe
ment of Personal Liberty.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 7.—The case of H. G.
Morris against the city of Columbus, an
appeal from a SIOO fine for refusal to be
vaccinated, was argued in the Supreme
Court to-day.
Morris Is a laboring man employed by
the Swift Manufacturing Company of Co
lumbus The contention is that compul
sory vaccination is an infringement of
personal liberty, and there may be an ap
peal to the United Stales Supreme Court
in the event that the decision in the state
court should be in favor of the city of
Columbus.
Another ground, which affects other
eases, is that Morris, having been fined
in the Recorder's Court, is about to be
punished without a trial by jury. This,
if sustained, would invalidate many of
tbe findings of the Recorder's Court.
BREWER’S PETITION DENIED.
State Railroad Commission Falls to
See Any Justice In It.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 7.—The State Rail
road Commission to-day gave an adverse
decision on the amended petition of W.
H. Brewer of Griffin, asking a reduction
of 4 cents a hundred pounds on classes
B, C, D and F in the standard tariff of
the commission. This was asked despite
the withdrawal by the railroads of the
4 cents advance made last October, and
the commission did not see the justice of
it.
Dunlop Hardware Case.
Macon, Ga., Feb. 7.—Application has
been made by the complainants in the
case of the Dunlap Hardware Company,
et al., vs. Ihe Southern Railway to file
an amendment to the bill in said suit to
make the Macon and Birmingham Rail
way a party defendanl with the South
ern Railway. Judge Speer issued a rule
nisi requiring the Macon and Birmingham
road to appear in court on March 7 to
show cause why said amendment should
not be allowed.
Central Discharge* Carpenters.
Macon, Ga., Feb. 7.—About thirty em
ployes of the Central Railway carpenter
shops have been discharged. The man
agement claim that there Is no work.
It Is reported here that cuts will be
made at other points of the system ami
that salaries will be reduced in some de
partments.
Tallahassee Taples.
Tallahassee, Fla., Feb. 7.—Dr. M. T. Al
exander and Hon. J. E. Grady of Apa
lachicola, delegates to the Mobile Quaran
tine Convention, to meet on Wednesday,
are here, en route to that city.
The Florida Publishing Company of
Jacksonville has tiled with the Secretary
of state notice that its capital stock has
been increased to $391,700,
MYSTERIOUS TROUBLES,
Fevr People Understand or Renllze
It—A Clear Explanation of Its Na
ture and How to Avoid It Clearly
Shown.
What is this mysterious trouble that is
coming upon the people?
Why is that we see so many men who
look weakened, nerveless and wholly out
of condition?
Why are so many women, whom we
see pale, with parched lip*, dark lines un
der the eyes and a general lack of luster?
These things seem to be greatly increas
ing of late, and without any apparent
cause. We see more men who lack vigor
than ever before. We meet more women
who seem broken down than in the past.
Surely there must be a cause for all this
—and there is.
These troubles can arise from but one
cause, namely: disordered kidneys or
urinary organs. Indeed, it is now admit
ted that the region of the lower body is
the prime ource of most physical ills.
When the kidneys become diseased the
blood becomes poisoned and all the
troubles such as sleeplessness, lack of
appetite, nervelessness, restlessness, tired
and despondent feelings follow in its
wake.
The truth Is, people are not well; but
they should be, and they can be if they
would only take the means of recovery
that are near at hand. In writing upon
this subject, Dr. K. A. Gunn, dean and
professor of surgery of the United States
Medical College, New York, says:
“In a large class of ailments where the
blood is in an unhealthy state—where
there is no evidence of organic mischief
but where the general health is depleted,
the face sallow, the urine colored, consti
tuting the ‘'bilious” condition—the advan
tages gained from the use of Warner's
Safe Cure Is remarkable, I find also that
in Bright's disease it seems to act as a
solvent of albumen; to soothe and hdal in
flamed membranes, and wash out epithe
lial debris which block up the urine bear
ing tubes.”
It Is undoubtedly true that Americans,
as a people, are in a more or less serious
condition, and that there are complaints
which have become national diseases.
But it is also true that modern science
has provided an adequate remedy which
is able to fully control it and supplant
sickrtess and misery by health and happi
ness.
LUMBERMEN AT MACON.
The City Given Them a Hospitable
Reception.
Macon, Ga., Feb. 7.—The Union Asso
ciation of Lumbermen of Ohio, Pennsyl
vania and Indiana, who are touring the
South in a special tnain with four sleep
ers, dining car afid' Commissary car,
reached this city this afternoon.
The visitors were met at the depot by
a special committee, escorted to the
Brown House, and entertained by railroad
men, lumbermen and the Chamlier of
Commerce. Luncheon were served and
speech-making punctuated the impromptu
repast.
To-night the visitors were escorted to
the Academy of Music by a special com
mittee to witness a theatrical perform
ance. To-morrow morning they will be
given an opportunity to see the sights of
the Central City.
DELEGATES TO MOBILE.
Gov. Atkinson Appoints Clarence
Knowles In Mr. Smith's Place.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 7.—Gov. Atkinson
has appointed Hon. -Clarence Knowles a
delegate to the Mobile quarantine conven
tion in place of George C. Smith, presi
dent of the Atlanta and West Point Rail
road, who cannot attend.
Mr. Knowles is the author of the na
tional quarantine resolution passed by the
last legislature and vetoed by the Gover
nor.
The delegates appointed by Gov. Atkin
son are divided on the issue. The dele
gates will leave Atlanta for Mobilq, to
morrow afternoon.
Negro Killed by a. Cave-in.
Macon, Ga., Feb. 7.—To-night a gang
of workmen were removing a water pipe
from a ditch near Riverside Cemetery
when earth caved in. burying three men.
A negro named Ananias was crushed to
death and two others were severely hurt.
The earth was very soft at the place
where the excavation was being made and
no precaution had been taken to prevent
the accident.
New Small-pox Case at Macon.
Macon, Ga., Feb. 7.—Another case of
small-pox is reported to the board of
health this morning in the person of Miss
l.illian Knox, younger sister of Miss Kale
Knox, who has been suffering with the
disease.
SPKCIAI, NOTICES.
NOTICir^TO^I^MHCIOU^COricr^JC
RURS.
Petit jurors, who’were discharged till
Tuesday morning, are further discharged
to Wednesday morning.
By order of His Honor Judge Falligant.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
Clerk S. C. C.
NOTICE TO VITOHNHVS.
The docket of the United States Court
for the Eastern division, Southern district
of Georgia, will be called this (Tuesday)
morning at 9 o'clock.
By order of Hon. Emory Speer. Judge.
H. 11. KING, Clerk.
SIOO REWARD.
I beg to remind the public that I offer
a standing reward of one hundred dollars
to any person who Is not served with a
first-class glass of beer In every respect
at my saloon, Hay and Habersham streets,
where only the famous Anheuser-Busch
Brewing Association beer is sold. Re-
JOHN CARR.
FERTILIZER.
Salt, suitable for fertilizing purposes,
for sale cheap In quantities to suit.
SAVANNAH GROCERY COMPANY.
NOTICE.
Neither the Master nor Consignees of
British steamer Sir Walter Raleigh,
Jones, master, will be responsible for any
debts contracted bv the crew.
GEORGIA EXPORT & IMPORT CO.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
GODFREY—The friends and acquaint
ances of William O. Godfrey, and of Mr.
and Mrs. C. O. Godfrey, are invited to
attend the funeral of the former, at Lau
rel Grove Cemetery, to-day at 12'10
o’clock. -
SULLIVAN.—The relatives and friends
of Mr. George Sullivan are invited to at
tend his funeral, from No. 11 Houston
street, at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon.
MEETINGS.
ANCIENT LANDMARK LODGE NO. 231,
F. A A. M.
A regular meeting of this lodge R
will be held at Masonic Temple this
(Tuesdayf evening, the Bth, at 8 /ar\
o’clock.
The E. A. Degree will be conferred.
Members of sister lodges and transient
brethren are cordially invited to attend.
G. A. GORDON, YV. M.
JNO. S. HAINES, Secretary.
SAVANNAH LODGE NO. IS3, H. P. O.
ELKS.
A regular meeting of this lodge will be
held this (Tuesday) evening at 8:30 o’clock
at Elks Hall.
There will be an initiation.
W. J. WATSON, E. R.
L. J. MAXWELL. Secretary.
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
The annual meeting of the Society of
Sons of the Revolution in the state of
Georgia will be held in the gentlemen’s
parlor of the De Soto Hotel this (Tues
day) evening, at 8 o'clock. Members are
earnestly requested to attend.
The seventh annual dinner of the So
ciety will be served at 9 o'clock. By or
der of
JOHN SCREVEN, President.
WILLIAM HARDEN. Secretary.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS’ ASSO
CIATION.
Savannah. Ga., Feb. 8, 1898.—A special
meeting of the Association will be held
at the Savannah Volunteer Guards Ar
senal this (Tuesday) evening at 8 o'clock.
A full attendance is desired.
P. McGLASHAN, First Vice President.
HARRY S. DREESB, Secretary.
SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB.
A meeting of the Savannah Yacht Club
will be held at the club house Tuesday,
Feb. 8. at 5 p. m., to adopt constitution
and by-laws as revised.
A. S. BACON, Commodore.
WM. H. ORANB, Secretary.
CATHOLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
A regular monthly meeting of the asso
[ elation will be held this (Tuesday) even
ing at 8:15 o’clock.
P. F. GLEASON, President.
F. J. HOGAN, Ree. Secretary.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The regular annual meeting of stock
holders of the Southwestern Railroad
Company will be held in Macon, Ga.. at
the office of the company, No. 323 Third
street, at 12 o'clock noon, Thursday, Feb.
10, 1898. for the election of a President
and seven directors to serve for the ensu
ing year.
Stockholders will be passed free over
this road coming to this meeting on the
9th and 10th, and returning from the
meeting on the 10th, and 11th of February,
1898, on presenting their stock certificate
to the conductors.
JNO. M. WALKER. Sec’y and Treas.
~~ special NoricES.
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
February 8, 1898.
The regular monthly dues in both series
of this company are now due.
M. J. SOLOMONS.
Secretary and Treasurer.
EXCURSION TO PUERTO CORTKx",
HONDURAS.
The United States Mall Steamship Mascotte
or Olivette will sail from Port Tampa, Fla., on
Feb. H, 1898, for an excursion to Puerto Cor
tez, Honduras
The round trip will consume about tendava,
which includes two days in port at destination.
RATES.
Port Tampa to Puerto Cortez. Honduras,
one way. first class, S4O.
Port Tampa to Puerto Cortez, Honduras,
round trip, first clase. SBO.
Port Tampa to Puerto Cortez, Honduras, one
way. second cabin. $25.
Ail rates include meals and berth. Tbe
round trip rate includes meals and berth while
in port at destination as well as while at sea.
tor reservations apply to Mr. C H. Mills,
Ticket Agent Plant System, Tampa Bay Ho
tel, Tampa, Fla. B. W. VVRENN.
Passenger Traffic Manager.
DO YOU WANT
SOMETHING NICE
FOR CHAPPED HANDS?
NOT STICKY.
MIND YOU.
ALMOND LOTION
is the article.
Only 25c a bottle.
—at—
LIVINGSTON'S PHARMACIES.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 8, 1898.—Sealed bids
will be received until 12 o'clock, noon,
Monday, Feb. 21, 1898, for the erection of
a Castle Hall for the K. of P. Hall Asso
ciation. Plans and specifications can be
seen at the office of Eichberg & Witcover,
architects. Bids must bo sealed and ac
companied by a certified check for five
hundred ($500.00) dollars, made payable to
the chairman building committee, K. of
P., Hall Association, as a guarantee of
good faith, and which will be returned to
the bidders after the contract is awatfl
ed. Bids to be marked “Bid on Pythian
Castle Hall,” and addressed to the archi
tects and sent to their office.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids.
By order of Building Committee, K. of
P. Hall Association.
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY WITH US.
We represent several of the largest In
surance companies in the United States.
Lowest rates; prompt settlements.
ROWLAND & ROWLAND.
General Insurance Agents.
No. 114 Bay street, east. Telephone No.
317.
THE LUNCH
AT "THE GEM”
Is a great feature. Served at
11 o'clock. Come in to-day.
Whitaker and Congress.
GEO. C. SCHWARZ. Prop.
Central of Georgia Incomes.
Southwestern Railroad Stock.
State and City Bonds.
And other securities.
Bought and sold. >
Real Estate Loans Negotiated.
AUSTIN R. MYREB,
X 1 Bryan street, East.
AMUSEMENTS.
gHVANNiYH THEATEH.
Seats can be secured througH the tele
phone No. 2105.
One Night Only-Tuesday. Feb. a
First Time in Savannah.
Denman Thompson
Will positively appear in his famous play.
“The Old Homestead.”
Prices—2sc, 50c and sl. Seats now on sale.
Next Attraction—“ Wang,” Feb. .
gAVANNAH THEATER
Wednesday Matinee and Night. Feb. 9.
By special permission of D.W. Truse & Cos
"WANG.”
Superb in its spectacular splendor. Hear
“The Man with an Elephant on His
Hands,” “A Pretty Girl,” “A Summer
Night,” “Every Rose Must Have Its
Thorn," “You Must Ask of the Man in the
Moon.” Wang’s wonderful elephant—The
bewitching chorus of little children. Pre
sented upon a more sumptuous scenic
scale than ever. A famous cast of 50 and
a special orchestra, including Mr. Dan
Packard. Seats on sale Saturday, Feb. 5.
Prices—2sc, 50c, 75c and sl.
Next Attraction—Jimmie Fadden, Feb. 11.
Y. M. C. A. COURSE.
ALEXANDER BLACK
in his great picture play.
“A CAPITAL COURTSHIP,”
At Guards Hall. THURSDAY. Feb. 10.
8:30 o'clock.
Reserve seat plan open at Y. M. C. A.
Wednesday morning, 8:30 o’clock.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
WHITE STAR LINE
U. S. and Royal Mail Steamers.
Sailing every Wednesday at noon from
New York to Queenstown and Liverpool.
BRITANNIC....Feb. 16, March 16, April 13
MAJESTIC....Feb. 23, March 23, April 20
GERMANIA...March 2, March 30, April 27
TEUTONIC March 9, April 6, May 4
Saloon winter rates S6O up. Summer $75
and up. Very superior second cabin on
Majestic and Teutonic $45 and up.
For inspection of plans and further in
formation apply to HENRY SOLOMON,
302 Bay street, or White Star Line, 9
Broadway, New York.
SPECIAL WHEEL NOTICE.
Ifilff-American
ydes
- D. & WM. LATTIMORE.
Hardware and Stove Dealers, and Sole
Agents for Dayton, Wolff-American, Ster
ling, Keating and Eagle Bicycles.
The Dayton wheel Is very popular and
unquestionably the favorite wheel In Sa
vannah for IS9B. Watch for the multi
tude of Daytons a little while later on.
THE WOLFF-AMERICAN.
The Wolff-American will also have a
large sale in this city for season of 1898.
Wolff-American ruby enamel finish will
be particularly noticeable. Look out for
these wheels. They are very handsome.
SINGLE
GENTLEMEN
Whose hull hose are received with
their wash will he mended gratis
when occasion requires.
OfOoe ftf>7 Hull St. Telephone 700.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CITY OF SAVANNAH POCKET MAP,
GO CENTS EACH.
PRINTED IN TAVO COLORS.
NICELY BOUND IN CLOTH AND
STAMPED IN GOLD ON SIDE.
For sale by
I b
MORNING NEWS.
FURNITURE AND GENERAL MER.
CHANDISE STORAGE.
Can be had at the District Messenger and
Delivery Company’s warehouse, 22 to 3fi
Montgomery street, on reasonable terms.
The building has been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers un
surpassed facilities for storage of all
kinds, furniture vans,express wagons and
messengers furnished. Pianos and furni
ture packed for shipment and removed
with care. Telephone 2.
BEFORE PURCHASING
A Typewriter see the Improved Reming
ton Typewriter, No. 6. It has no equal.
DEARING & HULL,
Sole Dealers for Savannah,
6 Drayton street
A KAFFIR KING IN AFRICA
Can indulge his TASTE in a stylish rig
when he takes an airing, but the rest of
the Kaffirs walk. There is no necessity
for a man in this country to walk when he
can suit his fancy with one of our stylish
and handsome buggies, phaetons or traps
at the very low prices prevalent at our
annual clearance sale.
Only a few left. Supply your wants
while the opportunity offers.
Efr?g|jp,^s^on>(^
BROUGHTON AND JEFFERSON STS.
THE CITIZENS BANK
OF SAVANNAH.
Capital, $500,000.
Transact, a general banking busi
ness. Maintains a Savings Depart,
nient and allows INTEREST AT |
PER CENT., compannded quarterly.
Tbe accounts of individuals, Arm*,
banks and corporations are solicit
ed.
With oar large number of corres
pondents 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. FREMAN, Cashier.
THE CHATHAM BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Transacts a general banking
bnslncns, maintains a liberal sav
ings department.
Foreign and Domestic Exchange a
specialty.
Having a large number of Interior
correspondents, we can handle col
lections at very reasonable rates.
Correspondence solicited.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NEARLY ALL
of those who have patronized
other laundries number again
among our many- well pleased
patrons. Their various expe
riences assure ns that
“They’ll never care to wander from
their old fireside.”
Which *tias cheered the citizens
of Savannah for the past eleven
years. Our work is the finest
that can be produced.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO.,
IX Congress Street, West.
COTTAGES OX EASY PAYMENTS.
COTTAGES SIOO CASH. COTTAGES AU
$12.50 TO $lB MONTHLY.
The CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY will erect
cottages on Anderson and on Price street.,
south of Anderson, on the following
terms: Cash SIOO, balance, from $12.60 ta
$lB per month (according to cost of cot
tages) for a period of ten years.
It is the company’s purpose to meet
the needs of a frugal class of our people,
whose means will not permit them to build
more expensive homes. The site selected
for the erection of these is most con
veniently situated, well drained, and ha*
all modern conveniences. Apply to
M. J. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
No. 14 East Bryan street.
YOU WANT
The Standard Color Paste to Color
Ices, Cakes, Jelly, etc., same kind os
used by Miss Andrews at her cook
ing exhibition.
Pare Spices, Olive Oil nnd Mustard.
Prepared Almond Meal for
chapped hands nnd inflamed skin.
It Is used ns a soap.
SOLOMONS & CO.
ALWAYS
THE MOST LUNCH.
Punta Gorda Oysters (any style).
Famous Coburger Beer.
At BECKMANN’S CAFE.
FOR SALE.
Two car loads of turpentine timber,
truck and farm mules; also one car of
good business horses, draft and saddle
horses Just received, and must be sold t
once. Call and see them.
SAVANNAH FEED & SALE STABLES.
Foot of South Broad and West Broad
Streets.
TELFAIR ACADEMY
OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES.
Open to Visitors daily, except Sunday*
From 10 a. m. to 5 p. tn.
Sinple admission £> cents. Annual tic* -
els SI.OO.