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2 WHAT SOLONS HAVE NOT DONE I'HFJBT GinERAL ArMRLV HA*> iCcoaruißEn little. Ilrpral o* Hi* Tax on • Seem* lo Hr About Ihr Oiily l.eneral U(lc latlou That lino lionc TkN|h. May Umo lo Hr au Euro lt>4M. Gaaiiti' Hill AA ill Caua# a n*bl. Savannah Harbor llroolnflun I'nae etl. Atlanta. Per f—Th* Legislature hat hern In session for forty flay*, and bas accomplish**! probably less than any General Aesrmbly In tha lat tan or twelve yrars. I>urm thr first part of the session, tha member* occupied coneld-cable tiro* In traveling around to tha different atreea fair* and carnival*, using free paaaca for transportation AA hat Ha* Nnl Drrn Pour, Purlng tlie latter i*rt of the eeeslon filibustering baa been reaorted o atvl numerous efforts have born made to kill time Fewer general bills have passed tha House and Semite than at any session in a numtier of years, and to tell what the legislature has done would require bm little The tax on dogs has been repealed, the Bold.ers Home bill has been killed, the bill to change the age of consent was killed, the ohlld labor bill has been kill ed. the appropriation bill to run the *tto next year has not even been considered by the Ser.at*. snd It was only this morn ing that the House reached the tax bill, discussing It only tor s few minutes, the House adjourning befora any thing was done with It. There remain only six more days and from present Indications, unless the two houses meet at night, an extra session Is probable. Th* tax bill I* now the apeclal order for Monday, and the Westing Com mittee Is ranking an effort to have the de pot bill brought up on Tuesday Th* Sol diers' Home bill which has been r*.-on sidered will lay over probably until next session Fight Over Cinerd's Hill. One of the features of the seaeKm next week will be the dlscusnon of the bill allowing th* Savannah Volunteer auerds to be formed Into battery of artillery The bill has passed the Senate and Is now liefore the House Commit tee [ns pact or tjeneral Obcar is fignalng 'he measure and w ill appear b* for* the nom mute* In an effort to ite'eat It Savannah's representatives are looking after the In tereats of the military boy*, and they think th* b.ll will pass Gov Candler Is tn favor of !he change and will sign *h* bill. Savannah Harbor Resolution. The resolution asking ih* aeslrtsnre of the Georgia congressmen to **!*t In •- curing an appropriation for deepening the bavannsh harbor lutssed ihe Houae to day without a diseentlng vote and was immediately concurred In by fh# Senate. The congressmen will be furnlalsed with a copy of the resolution. lieeal RSsturra I’aaaed. Th* following local bill* passed the House this morning Mr. Toomer of Ware—To amend an act creating a City Court of AVay. ro-a Mr Bikes of AVorlh—To eeiabllsh a sys tem of public school* In Sylvester. Mr Wells of Chatham— Providing that th* terms of office of hrads of depart ments of Havannah, shall expire at meet ing of City Council tn January' By Mr Hardin of Chatham—Abolishing th* grand Jury of the City Court of Sa vannah By Mr Narrsmore of Early—lncorpo rating the town of Blakely. Mr. Marram ore of Early—To establish a City Court of Early county. NF.AAS NOTES FROM ADRIAN. What tin- Enrmrr* trt Doing In That I’art nf the fttatr. Adrian, Ga.. Dtc. 2—The legislative committee was hare Friday and Inape'-iad the convict camp. 14 pronounced th camp In flret-rate rondiHon. The cotton receipt a here this year are 23 per cent la Her than they were up to thla time laM year, notwithstanding the ehort crop It t* expected that next year If the aeaaon It a favorable on-, the receipt# will reach 1,-mi. and perhapa E-.iOO bale* Thla town l Improving. There la talk of never*! new brick build.ngs 8 A Scott will make a contract for a brick building on Tuesday. (.'apt. T. J. James, the t4rs*at farmer In theae parte, who hae experimented with all aort; of cropa. give* It at hta optnlon that there la more money in eugar cane then in any other. At 25 ctntt a gallon, he aaya, there i* big money In making syrup. He will have aeveral hundred t-arreli of syrup thla year. Mr. 1... M Ulllla, a prominent farmer yesterday killed one hog of hie herd that weighed *4 pounds. It is doubtful If there la an other hog as bl* In the county, though there are tome very good ones The farmers seem to he Diking more Interetk In elock of one kind ar.d another. TO BE TRIED FOB INSANITY. Atlanta Wife Bard f*rc*r (irl Annlhrr l f*r on Llf*. Aflanta. Pec. * —The Supreme Cour* to day granted a trial for Insanity to James L baker, who killed his wife here last April. Th/ decision of the court reveraea tbl of Judge Candler, who held that the law giving a man a trial for Insanity, af ter conviction for murder, was unconsti tutional baker will now be tried before a Jury of twelve men, who will determine wheth er or not he Is or a ay. Baker hua been reaplted seven times by the Governor, which break* all former records His last respite Is to the 17th of January. m RCWAHIM OPPIRKD. Seem* to Have Bern a Great Deal ol (rime In Georgia. Atlanta. Dec. I.—The Governor to-day offered 11.000 In rewards for seven crim inals There seems to have been a grett deal of crime in th# state recently ari-1 In each Instance the criminal* have es oapej from the sheriffs of the counties. About 116.000 In rewar-lv have been of fered this year by Gov. Candler, an-l about 32 001 have been paid out tor arrest and conviction. ADDRESSED 111 AGED NEGRO. Old Man Ha* Been a Baptist Preach er Sevcafy-alx Years. f'olumbta, H |C.. Dec. 3.—Tha Whlta State Bjpttsi Convention was to-day ad dress.! by Edward Strak. a -negro, who has been preaching the gospel seventy atx years. He was born a alave In Han over county Virgins. Aug 13. iwo While the oid man was walking through the chill. 11 to the pulpit the 350 delegates arose n a body and remained standing till he was seated Th* negro led the clogtng prayer of the day’* tceelon. Appointment* 4 unArnrt. Atlanta, Dec I --The Senate to-day con firmed the following appointments sent In Ivy Gov t'andler yesterday: J S A-lams. Judge city Court of Dub lin F G Coker, solicitor City court of Dublin. G II Carswell, .0 ettor County court of Vtnklff.-.n J L Smtto. ,ott, ito'r city Court of Mte-hell. A. M. Foute lo b Judg* City Court of Bartow. The Small of the Bach That is where some people feel weak all the time. They are likely to be despondent and It Is not unusual to find them borrowing trouble as If they hadn't enough already. The fact Is their kidneys are weak, either naturally or because of sickness, exposure, worry or other Influences. “I am thankful to ay." write* J. L. Camp bell, of Sframor*. 111. "that Hood's Sarsapa rilla has cured roe For many years I was troubled with backache. At tiroes I was so bad I had to bo helped from the bed or rbsir. I am now well and strong and free from pain.'' What ibis greet medicine did for him II ha* done for others. Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to cure and keeps the promise. Begin treatment with Hood's today. m>fa t ai. ho: k ras. AOTIIIi ro ( I1 A f til RT Jl IttiK*. The petit Jutors of the City Court of Savannah, need not appe.tr until Tuesday. Dec. U, 1!W, nt 10 a m. By order of the Jlon Thoma* M Nor. wood. Judge WARINO RUBBHLU JR C.erk, C. C. H A "BOATOA TEA PARTY,** For the D. A R. OOIeETHORPE MONUMENT FE ND. In the drawing-rooms, of "The Og etborpe," corner Bull atreet, and OglMhorp* avenue Dec. U. from 5 to 7 o'clock, p m. Admlrston 2S cents. Children free. IHE I IDIE* OF THE CIIR I*TIAN CHl'Hell Will hare a Christmas ♦*!* of fancy *r il lea-useful aril-lew and 1-anutlfully dtessesi ikolls. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec, IS. It and IS. In tha recep tion rooms of the chttrch, cor. Rohan end Howard—*M friend* Invited to the OPEN I Nil. Thu reds y ufiernoon. at 4 o'olock A aupper will be served each night for a very small sum. AI AA II ARi AUDIT ART HAM. A AID RKt EPTION, t’nder auspice* of the Daughter* of the Confederacy ft'needsy eventrg. Jan. 1. I*ol, at o'olock. Tickets one doUir ea.-h. Including sup per. Tickets for walo at Tneii* Bros Bolomone Drug More, and hv a.I members of Charter Fhaider, F. l> C MVAI ah i< H am.. No. HR and 71* Broughton street, west. The llm of Rurleeque, Drama and Comedy. Reappearance of the Sweet Seng Bird. SUSS Cl BSIF. LARBF.N Third Week and Grand Suci-eee of MISS CERTIU DE UWRKSft JOHN—BFLLY 4 PHELPS—BLANCHE In a near wkelch cnilt.ed "The Butler’s Joke " EDDIE—IjvKOBES—I.IL4.IF. In new on-t u|>-v.Uie epr.-inlttoe MISS JEI'IERY WARNER. The KngMsh Nightingale. First Aigeeran-* of llie Great IFVAl.S—dtre.-t from Europe MISS ETHTOe FISHER. The Graceful Sot.brelte. And a brand new **rl* of Moving Pic ture*. BORTOV* kt HOOt, FOB HOYS, 12-17 Macon. Kart. J. K MORTON. M A . Principal Aielatanis, M F PILBON. I< A MRS AN NIK J WARING. MISS JANIE KVE Thla acheoi |ire|wrea for college, tmi veraMy or busltieaa. Second quarter begins Dec S Those contemplating entering their sons at thla achoo! are requested to do so. It possible, by that date. Thorough work Insisted on Hoys from S to 15 years oi l taken only 10 mere un- and seats. 'Phon-.- 1533 (Real-len e). Address J R MORTON. M A . Principal. THE Ml OMH Fit El* Ml ATOHY at stool., military. Harris and Barnard streets Ormond B. Strong (Cornell). Head Master. Greek La 1 1 it and Engllsn: Rev. B P. Johnson, A. M (Prlncelon), lately of St Mat thews Military Academy, History. Qeog. raphy nr.d Motarn languages; John Steiser. A B. Mathematics and Chem istry. Ga. Telephone 1811. *TI* A ROY A I, THIS GIFT You eannot obtain anvwhare better value for your non*y or give more pleasure to tlioee whom you Intend remembering than by presenting them with CON IDA S BEST QUALITY’ CHOCOLATES tor Bon-Bona—or mixed) 3100 PER BOX OF 5 FOUND*. A NICE PRESENT FOR A GEN TLB BIN UR LADY. Manicure Sets. Scissors In esses, at CORNWELL l CHIPMAN S. im Congress street. BEAI TIKI I, XVIAt I’HIIIIIVTt. Orlenin! Mexican ant fancy work, ai k ru. embroidery. Kimono -1 have moved from De .<oto to Ladles' Exehanc*. IBM HAOGBB \ lnimin AND I IRKK-Y. V ENIBO N—V ENI SON TURKEY—TURKEY. VENISON—VENIhON. TURKEY—TURKEY VENISON—YEN I SON TURKEY—TURKEY VENISON—VENIB4 >N. TURKEY —TURKEY. < HRI9TV3AN GOODS. Just received, full tine ho id iy goota. for, making holiday <!e:t. scic* Live Loosters. Smelts. Philadelphia Sausage In abundance Phone. 573. M 8 GARDNER DIAS TREES. Maine spruce pine* for Xmas -r*. Any aUe aid nil rhaj* a ROBT IIEMLKR. Flsona SU. Diayten an-J LU-arly. THF MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 0. 1900. FIVKH.II. IKA'ITATTONB. Ictlt'NKY-Tb* friends and acquaint, anew* of James W. Lewney srs InvMed 10 attend th* funeral of hlg daughter 1 leorg e Dawnay. nt 1 o clock, from St Benedict's 'hurch. test Broad atraei, ttil* afternoon MEETINGS. SPECIAL NOTHB. Tour,* Men s Hebrew Assoolatlon meets Sunday. Dec. , at IS o'clock. BAMUEL BELIO. Secretary CATHOLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIOA. Regular monthly meeting of ih* aswocig. Hon will he held on Sunday, Dec 9 ltt. at IS o'clock, ro. Member* ore requested tu attend, as businer* of Importance will be transacted. JNO J POWERS. Preetdcn*. 11 .T BROOKS. R-re'srv Si-Mill. KUTICnt. FROZEN RICE BIRD! SCHWARZ'S CAFE. 'Jrewtesi dalr.ty of th* season. Oysters served In every styla— prepared by the moat noted cooks In th* South. Congresw and Whitaker streets. Open Day and Night. NOW ! THE TIME TO t DETEHRIA’E FM ID. It will make your old clothln* look like new. Sold in large koltlea at Hie. SOLOMONS CO. Bull Street Stare Open All Night. KNIGHT’S l*H AH AACT, The Orlglsval All Night Drug Store. Bulb Syringe*, guaranteed *• Fountain Syringes, guaranteed *oc Chgel Proiectora .tdc Chamois Veal $1 76 100 Empty Capsules hr (taxors. guaranteed 1100 6 yards Asept.c CJsuxe 'JOc 1-lb. Absorl-ent Cotton AO- Hot Wairr Bottles 7V: liair Brushes (Adams) 40c Hair Brushes. Import'd 10c to 16 nr) Tooth Brushes 6c 10 36c. guaranteed. Beef. Win* and Iron Ihe Bryar s Chill Tonic 10c We Import out own Tooth Brushes and guarantee every one. KNIGHTS PHARMACY. Mail orders solicited. Georgia Fhoete No. M*. Ball Phone No. J4S. AV. C. FMII’P A 00. INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS Real Estate bought end sold on commis sions. snd Rent# collected. Representing Traveler* Insurance Company Ilf*. Ac cident and liability Departments New York Underwriter* Fir* Ineuranc* Company Greenwich Fire Insurance Company. Th* c;ty Trual. Bale Deposit and Surety Company. Issuing Bond* of Surely to contractors, administrator* guardians, etc. MASONIC TKAIPLE PHARMACY, PRESCRIPTIONS. DRUGS AND CHEM ICALS FIRST! Then Comes Flrsl Grade Medic.nea, Per fumes. Papar and Envelopes. And Last, but r.ot Least. Our High Grads CREAMS and SHERBETS Send your order early rnoNE x A MICE PRESENT YOU A LITTLE GIHL. A little Ev* rook stove at CORNWELL t CHIPMAN 8. in* Oongrte* street ylvtavAH amol nit hunks,' James Wilkins. |>roprieior. Dyeing ol ev ery description. Finest laces and curtains handled without Injury Ladles’ dresses, gloves and feathers dyed and- leaned as new Gentlemen s suits dyed, steam clean ed and pressed 21 York street, west op posite new post office. Savannah. Ga. Ga. i’tur.e 188*. PF.t IAL NOTH I. Now Is e gd lime to select rose plants to plant In your garden. Come out and see them at JOHN WOLF’S NURSERY. OR and Anderaor. streets Thone 624 PALAI 1 A 1 IIESTAI RANT AND OYSTER HOUSE 42 Bull Strael. Blue Points. uu- -m-* C.ams, received by every steamer Native Oysters in a.l Mylex Chop* and steaks and game In aeaaon. Everything the 1-eel Jusl received, fresh lot live Inheiert. M. I). ABRAMS. Prop. P S —Hot lutich from 11 to 1 every day, MF.LVIKK.VS CAKE, | IJberty anu Whitaker The fashionable cafe of Savannah. Wtihln a block of the Pe Solo Every ..itng In season. Fat game Fresh oys ters. Private partlee-dlnners riione r-46 I III: WAV to (LEAN ( ttll’ETS. The only way to gel your carpets prop erly tak--n up, cleaned an-l taken care of for the eummer is to turn the Job over to toe District Messenger ami Delivery Cos, telephone 2. or ca.l at 32 s)ontgomtry I and they w.t: make you an esti mate on the coat of the work Prices reasonable They also nock, move and store furniture and pianos. C H MPDLOrK Sunt and Mgr. ' '' - 111 SINESS Ml I'll 88. SAY ? HAVE YOU SMOKED A FRANKLIN CIGAR ? GET IX THE GAME. Humboldt Cigars In Holiday Boxes of 25* # Suitable as Gifts and Convenient for Travel. LEE ROY MYERS & CO., Savannah, Ga. ONLY ONE. Office opposite the De Soto Hotel, Bull Street. Phone 700 BUSINESS NOTICES. The~Child's Neck Should Not Be Risked OK A POOR MHBTeL. ll tn wron# to pick up anry nort of mm* chin*, altn'sly b~NiUfto It* clev&fx Whn you buy our JUVENILE WHEELS You can he sure of safety—eaira of strength, sure <*? the tight wheeh Our Juvenile* urn made sp.-r.al y for our hlgn class trade—We know what la walked and get It. Foe the Chrlatma* gift then Our Juvenile Wheels At S2O or $25 Are AV hat Yon Want. Where the best well-mad# wheels are sold you can he cerialn of buying the. beer chid*' wheel. Holiday wheels delivered Christmas Eve And in. coins Am Now cnoopor . lion Urei. A Chainless for $60.00 A Chain for $40.00 These arc genuine Gold Dollar bargain#— What weather It Is, too, to ride a Colum bian—Bracing, Invigorating snd health giving. THF. COM AiniA ALONE I* THF. PERFECT AV HEEL. THAT REPAIR A HOP-We want you to know more of It's a credit to the town. Wo keep aiding to It new ma chinery. new help*, modern ways We have me most expert workmen tn Ih* South. We tan do any Job and do it right. W# bui and wh*4a to orvler We al ter rebuild. re-en.imel. repair wheels. Rn •-ourage us by sending your orders, and we ll soon put In a rowing milt to make our tubing. Ti er* Is nothing too big If we have your help T. A. BRYSON, 242 Hull Street. v 5 coeesis-t, DON’T YOU FORGET IT. That the place to get your btcycle sun dole* and repotting done Is at the o:<le*t eland in the city. Hare cen be found all the latest nove.iles. Cal. and ee.eet your Chrtstmua gifts before It ii too late. It la no trouble to show goods. Santa Claus will soon be here. Call and see what ha has In hts "pack ' for the little ones I haw- a line lot of second-hand wheeia for the holidays. Limps to Burn. DANIEL A HOLLAND. 6 State street, eaat. lit pnone *7l* i.^p Just received 3 LIGHT TROTTING BUGGIES Call and see them, they ere beautiful. Vohen-Kulman Carriage and Wagon fo. Broughton and Meet Broad streets Electric Bells, Lights, Elevators, etc., Installed and Repaired by ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.. I’hohc f>2. 8° Drayton St. OLD NEWSPAPERS. NO for 25 cents, at Business Office Morning News. Hl llNfcftS NOTK K* Not the Same Old Story, Something Decidedly New. Look at our leaders for tha rear I9tr. snd you wIH agree with ue that th* fob lowing Is the flo*t assortment of BI CTCLBB ever sold by any on* dealer. PIERCE CYCLER. STEARNS 'CT CLBA TRIBUNE 'CYCLER. FTC ATH HR fFPGNE CYCLER. YALE 'CYCLES. DAY •CYCLES We r* legitimate JOBBERS, with e reprewantattve on the roed. covering four etates AV# are, therefore, er.HUed to end get lower price* than the retell dealer W# wi t give the public the benefit of our good fortune by offering exceptional value*. We will have on eel* In time for CHRISTMAS gift*, the handsomest line of BOYS' and GIRLR' whewla ever shown In this city. The ISO! "YALE " A high grade Bicycle In miniature. A gentleman after acting rhn sampltv and of courst. selecting one. remarked, "Why. It's as handaotna and a* well finished as my wheel " The price will be a* low as the other kind. Our tine of SUNDRIES oootatr.e every , thing of recognised merit We pride our eelve* on the kind of REPAIRING done here. Our machine shop ha* every ap pliance neceesary for effecting th* most difficult repair* R. V. CONNBRAT. Bell phone No. 0, S4S-J4* Bull eret XMAS PRESENTS Suitable PNr.stnias present* In Diamond Tins. Watches. Ring?. WEDDING PRESENTS Cut Glass. Silver Service. Gold lined Pieces, rare workmanship. Close prices on everything we •It Koch & Sylvan, I)EWEI BBS - ♦; Whitaker etreet OUR STOCK Is full of beautiful and appropriate Gifts, rach characteristic In Itself 10 suit ail ' taste*— Pieces In Silver representing the mo<t exclusive designs and finest workmanship Diamonds of exquisite quedty In all forme of ratlings Pearl Jewelry of latest combinations Siaeve Buttons. Scarf Pina. Brooches and all the varioua pieces of general Jewelry In great variety. Umbrellas and Canes the newest shapes. _TMEO3 BTO3, Christmas Gifts. I have a large assortment of pretty Gentlemen’s and Ladles Watches, Lock ets. Watch-chains and Lorgnette chalne. Studs. Cuff Buttons, Rings. Brooches, and Diamond Pendants. Hai-plns. Scarf-plna. a to, In Gold and Silver, with prices right at A. L.Desbouillons 43 Bull street. GIRTS Wedding and Holiday. No more beautiful or sccrptebis offer can be made than Merlmg Silver. Cut Qlats. Diamonds, Vases. Busts. Art Pottery Art Clocks. Candelabra. etc. We art shooting an exceptionally beautiful stock. Price* right. Wei i fiit Ken, Jeweler*. I 43 Bull Street. Enjoy the day of rest wtth a FRANKLIN .CIGAR between your teeth. PROPERTY OWNERS. If you want your plumbing w.-rk done rc'aaonable and up-to-date, call on tha former plumbing inspector. COSGROVE 121 Drayioo street, la rear Lutheran Church. * Ghristmas is But Two Weeks Oft. The question with the young lady is, what would be the prettieit present for a gentleman friend? He certainly will appreciate a nice pair of Slippers, such as we arc show * l V Men's hand turned / Ipt.-- Romeo* can ba had m \ In black or tan, 51.50, $2.00 Men's Opera Slip- gk pers, In all leathers, / SH.OO, 51.60 $2, 82.60 Bao's. Foorcove.vrfrs * * - Mmnk/mo. Store will be open evenings until Christmas. Superior Laundry Work SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY II Congress Street, West. PHONE 383 KODAKS and GRAPHOPHOXES PHOTO. SUPPLIES and RECORDS EYEGLASSES and SPECTACLES SLOO, that others charge $2.50. Save your life, save a trip to Hot Springs, by taking FRANK’S REMEDY^ Cured when all remedies fall. LIVINCSTON’S PHARMACIES, Bull and Congress- Branch 309 Bull St. Phones 2*13. Phone* .I*2 THE ONLY Exclusive Family Liquor Store IN THE CITY. :-t TRY OUR FAMOUS Bell’s Pure Rye Whiskey. Full Quarts 75c; four bottles, containing full Gallon,s3.oo. Full line of Duffv-Gordon Sherry and Claret Wine*. BELSINGER & CQ„ BUNIN ESN NOTICE*. Read This. Mfiin. float firoa. Cos.. lauiHiih, Ga* (irntlrmro-1 bavr b.rn a great all (Terrr from InHlgeßtlon and anffer a great deal. Heard of yuor Ttge table Ritter* tlirongh a travellug • •Iranian In Halfluiore. I prorared 0 bottle am! find It glvri utr great relief. I rertntnly rrrommend It to one Buffering from Indlgeatlon. Your# reaper!full y, CHA9. A. CMIDALL, Annapolfa, Mi. #g ■ \ - < V /> f'CD'l V ' '''j! j iPL,’F©~v FINEST Fit Will*. FINEST LCMRI. Our Goods arc the Plural In me Konth. Us nrr the only Optician* In Savannah. Oar Work Shop 1* Onr Strong Feature. W, triad all prr ■crlptlen work on 1110 prrml.c* same !<•> reerhfil Repairing done uhllr 90a naif. Eye* riaiuiaed free. I>H. M. ftt HWAH A %OTH, No. 47 Ball SI. G . Phone 111*4. GREENE 6- CO. I.TA Whitaker N*w Japanese pictures. New •Mould.ng New Goods Pollts attention to your waau. Call bed sra u*. Bt SINESS NOTICES. v ** DON’T HUY BLINDLY. rricea vary, and quar.Utlea vary, and 004 who puts too much confidence in tho avtnigi- merchant trill pay too much ae a rule. Of court* that la not th* case at o- r store We are not average merchants hut we don't ask you to take our *erd f; everything. R L CLANCY A CO . The Hot Stuff Stove Store CALL AT OKARMAS And see your shoes made. A special offer in our own make. See Bell Phone 1155. The Chatham Real Estate •and improvement Cos, ARE PREPARED To Make Loans On Reasonable Terms*