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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
Notice to Owners of Vehicles.


January %, 1883.
The following extract from the Tax Ordi-
nance for year 1888, is published for the in
formation of all concerned:
SEC. IS. Every person transacting or Of
fering to transact the business of transporting
or carrying goods, etc, passengers or baggage
for hire. by means of wagons, drays, trucks or
other vehicles; and every keeper OF public
or livery stable employing such vehicle in his
business, and every other person keeping and
using vehicles in other kinds of business, shall
upon paying the tax herembefOre prescribed,
take out a badge, which Will be furnished by
the Clerk of Council, at the expense OF the APP
plicant, for each vehicle TO be employed in
such business lthe number of vehicles to be
employed to be stated on OATH, which shall be
placed in a conspicuous place on such vehicle
EXCEPT vehicles kept by keepers of public or
liverys tables TO be let for hire land vehicles used
for pleasure or convenlenee-and any person
using or employing any vehiceOn such bust
ness, without such badge affixed, except as
aforesaid. shall on cOnvictiO II thereof in the
Police Court, be fined in q sum not exceeding
one hundred dollars, or imprisonment not
more than thirty days, or both, in the dis
5etiOn of the court.
spect on and after THURSDAY, the first day
OF February, 1888, all vehicles requiring
badges, and those found running without
badges thereon will be taken to the Police
Barracks, and the owners not only required
to take out the necessary badges at once, but
will be brought before the Police Court and
dealt with as the ordinance directs.
Keepers of livery stables keeping vehicles to
be let for hire, and the owners of vehicles used
for pleasure or convenience, are requested to
call at the Treasurer's office, make their re-
turns. and pay the tax requied, as the law
governing this class Of vehicle viii also be
rgidy enforced.
BY order of the Mayor.
FRANK +. REBARER,
Clerk of Council,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
snnerlor oourt.

Hon. A. p. ADAMS, Judge, presiding.
The court met yesterday at 10 O'Clock
A. M. when the following business was
transacted:
Paul E. Kelly VS.. Tina Kelly. Libel for
divorce. First verdict rendered granting
total divorce. Garrard & Meldrim, libel
lant's attorneys.
John Doe. ex dem. R. J. Num- and Jas.
B. Read vs.. Richard Roe, i. G. Patrick h.
Shells. Eieetment. After jury had
been impaneled in the above case, and
after hearing from counsel for the defend
ant as 10 the legality ofcertain docum emit
airy evidence offered by the plaintiffs, the
court sustained the objections to the evl-
dence. whereupOn the plaintiffs counsel
withdrew the case from the CONSIDERATION
of the jury and dismissed the same.
State VS.. Charley Harris, Entering a
house with intent to steal. Plea OF guilty
entered and the prisoner sentenced TO nine
months on the chain gang.
sgd. B. Sturdevant was appointed
Notary Public.
Joseph F. Cattarinich, a subject of Aus
tria, was admitted as citizen OF the
United States upon the proper vouchers
submitted to the court.
VIM. J. 0'Brien VS.. John Schley. sun
on note. The jury rendered a verdict
for the plaintiff for 1920 as principal, with
interest from March 10. 1882, and costs
The consideration of the above suit was
the purchase money of two horses, one OF
which died shortly after its purchase. The
defendant claimed that the horses were
not sound as represented, and rendered
payment for one of the horses only, which
tender was refused and suit thereupor
followed.
The grand jury were in session, but
there being no business for their consid
Grafton, they were discharged until
O'clock p. m, Friday next.
Court adjourned to 10 a. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
Courtesy to Our Guests.

SAVANNAH, Feb. 2.-EdltOF -HOf1tlHq
Nelss. In view of the Importance to Sa-
vannah Of the successful rendering of the
coming celebration of the sesqui-Centen-
NAL. beg leave to suggest the cOnsiderav
ton of a matter which l fear has escaped
the thought of many, viz: the limited
facilities existing in a city of the pOpula-
ton of ours for the proper riding accom-
mediation Of our guests, VINO,
by invitation. are TO Join Us in doing honor
to the occasion. 1t is to be feared
that the difficulty growing out of this fact
has been made the greater by the very
natural desire of our citizens to view the
Dageant with comfort to themselves and
families. and who have, in consequence,
engaged ahead carriages and teams to Sc
cure it. Now as the march through our
principal streets Will afford abundant OPP
pOrtunitv for witnessing the display
about to be made, would itnOt be well that
they sacrifice something of personal COM
fort, if need be, to the proper extension OF
hospitality to the city'S g0estsf The
Sesqui-C centennial Committee need all,
and more, than the livery stables with all
that they have at hand, can possibly az
ford Instead therefore Of fOrestalling
them in their requirements in such direc-
ton. to the hiRdrance of properly accom-
mOdating invited guests of the state and
from abroad, we beg leave respectfully to
suggest the prOpriety of yielding not
only personal considerations in
hiring carriages and teams
from the public liYeries, but Of
presenting for the nonce TO the use Of
the committee all private establishments
to the prevention of cutting of the list
of guests. consular and otherwise in the
matter of riding accommodation, they
curtailing the proportion of the demon
stratiOn. which, from the present outlook,
appears, inevitable. Owing to the demand
already made upon the public liyeries in
the direction which this article is intend
ed to present, we learn that but eight car
riages are to be obtained by the COM
mittee for the use of the occasion.
Ii is hardly necessary TO more than
state this fact to show how hampered with
difficulty will be the committee in pro-
viding accommodations for the invited. In
making this appeal 10 the public spirit of
the people of Savannah, we but desire to
bring TO their minds matter which, im-
pOrtant as il is. may well have escaped
thought through their very natural inter-
est as to personally witnessing demon
stratiOn so rare as to time and conditions,
and we feel assured that in no respect
will they fail in sustaing her wide spread
reputation for heartiness and refinement
of courtesy, This. then, is our sugges-
ton, plainly presented, viz That all
carriages and teams, whether public or
private, be. for the nOnee, given over into I
the hands of the sesqui-Gentennial Com I
mittee. to the better carrying out OF their I
programme, and the assuring to the guests I
of the occasion everything of proper at ]
tentiOn and courtesy. CITIZEN.
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MURDER IN BAY LANE.
The Victims Throat Cut-Escape of the
Criminal.

Criminal.
The criminal annals Of savannah,
which until of late have been diversified
with the wonted variety Of crime nave
since the night of Easter Sunday last Deen
barren Of murders.
Whether the hanging Of the nurueEeI oi
the old Waterman, Toby LocAe, con.il INl
ted TO this scarcity Of murders OF not, ceI-
rain II i that the criminal records
of rho citv have been for
long time devoid Of entries Of the highest
crime known to the law. Last night
however. a murder was committed in Bay
lane. between Price and Houston streets.
the particulars Of which, so far as could
be learned, are as follows:
About s O'Clock word was received at
the police barracks that negro had been
fatally stabbed. Lieutenant SheftaH at
once started for the spot. and on arriving
found the victim unconscious and lying
with his throat cut and the blood flowing
from the wound. 4 conveyance was
procured and the murdered man was
taken 10 the barracks. where an eNamna-
ton showed that the jugular vein had
been severed. DR.. BullOch was sent for,
hut before assistance could be rendered
the victim bled to death.
In connection with the crime mus ue-
tailed, il appears that
TWO NEGROES,
John Mccoy and Robert Haywood, rented
small shanties in the lane, where they
lived adjoining each other. Neither OF
them had families. and. as near as could
he learned. both were young men.
Last night they became in
volved in a trivial dispute about
PAIR OF SHOES,
and harsh words were used which led TO
blows and ended in a fatal ARRAY. The
exact manner of the assault is not known.
hut Mccoy drew knife and struck AT
HavwOOd's throat. The blade entered just
below the ear and made a frightful
cash. reaching 10 the chin. severing
the fugular vein. The assailant fed, and
was out of reach before the police arrived.
The wounded man died at 10:O3 O'Clock.
Coroner SheftaIl was notified of the occur
renee. and an inquest Will be held on the
the body at the MOrgue to-day. Up to an
early hour this morning, despite dlllgenl
search. the murderer had not been appre-
hpnded
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
LaFar's Fine Dress Shirts,
L 1fI4
Predictions.

Cold weather is predicted for the next
two months, and many man whose VIM
ter clothing is shabby will feel the neces-
sity of having to buy another suit ere the
spring season sets in. l have splendid
assortment of heavy and medium weights
of Suits. Overcoats, ETC., in store, and
offer them at prices that will enable any
body 10 procure a good garment for a lit
tie money. This Is not an advertising
dodge, but facts of which any one can
convince himself. | am crowded with
goods. and need room, and you can buy
these goods Of me at manufacturers cost.
| have also a full line of E. & w. Collars
and Cuffs, English Hosiery, regular made
Underwear, and the best white Shirts in
the city. all of which must be sold for the
want of room. 4 call is solicited.
SIMON MITCHELL,
Whitaker street Lyons Block.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

First Presbyterian Church, Monterey
square, Rev. Thomas NJ. Boyd pastor
Services Sunday morning at II O'Clock and
at 7:30' p. m, by the pastor. Sabbath
school ut 4p.m. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening at 7:45.
Baptist Church, Chippewa square, Rev.
J.E. L. Holmes pastOr.-Services sunday
morning at II O'Clock. Sermon by Rev.
Prof. Allan Curr. Figs. late Of Scotland.
Subject: The great work of the church.
and how 10 do it." Observance OF the
Lords supper at close of services. Young
mems PRAYER meeting at 1880 a. m. Sunday
school at $3.50 p. m. Thursday evening
lecture N 1:45 O'Clock. \ cordial vel
come extended to all
Evangelical Lutheran Church.-The
health of the pastor not being sufficiently
restored 10 enable him to preach, the
church Will be closed tomorrow. Sabbath
school ST 3 80 p. n. as usual.
Rev. Prof. Allan CuTT will preach at
Trinity NJ Z. Church on sunday night at
:: 80 O'Clock. Subject: The sea-a high
way. a battlefield. and a grave" with
incidents and scenes Of sailor life-their
danger ashore and aflOat. The public gen.
orally are invited 10 attend. Seats free.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
The Centrars New Director.


The Atlanta Constitution, in an
nOuncing the election of Mr.. ;. NJ. In
man, of that city, to the Directory OF the
Central Railroad, says Mr.. Inman was as
much surprised as any one well could be
when he received a telegram on Wednes-
day from President RaOul with the in
formation that he had been unanimously
chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Colonel Anderson. He had never
spoken a word on the subject of the
dictatorship. and no one had ever init
mated to him or his friends that such a
step was contemplated. 1t was square
and unsolicited tribute to his high charac-
ter as a financier and business man. He
answered with the following dispatch
ssATLANTA. GA. Feb. 1, 1SS3.-W. q.
RqOuI. President. Savannah, Ca: Your
telegram Just to hand, notifying me of my
election as director of the Central Rail-
road. | appreciate most highly the I'M
sought and unexpected honor conferred
upon me by the management OF TINS great
corporation. Will answer more fully upon
RECENT of YOURS bymail. ;. NJ. INAIAN."
Later in the day the letter written by
Mr.. RaOul was received, the dispatch
having been delayed. Mr.. Inman replied
that he would accept the position tender
ed, and wrote letter to that effect. He
is disqualified in two particulars. He
does not own any stock in the road, and
is director in the Atlanta National
Bank. He will buy some stock and re-
sign his bank dictatorship.
The election of Mr.. Inman to this posi-
ton will be received with qualification
over the country, and especially through
out Georgia. 1t will be accepted as evil
dence of a broad and liberal policy in the
Central Road. and as evidence that Presi-
dent RaOul intends to call about him
board of solid. conservative, sagacious
men. In all frankness We do not believe
he could have selected any man who would
bring so much strength to his administra-
ton and give such confidence to his pur-
pose and policy as Mr.. Inman. If Atlanta
and this end of the State had been allow
ed to choose a director, and Mr.. Inman's
name had been suggested, he would have
been chosen overwhelmingly over the
field. If the Raoul administration should
ever be assaulted by outside influences,
Mr.. Inman will prove a tower of strength
in maintaining its position and will bring
thousands of votes TO its support, The
choice is a most admirable one and
compliment to Atlanta she Will not be
slow to appreciate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
GubernatoriaI Rewards.

His Exceueney, Governor a. H. Ste
phens. has Issued two rewards as follows:
For the discovery and apprehension of the
murderer OF murderers Of Jacob Shaner,
Of Banks county, 500. For the discovery
and apprehension Of the rObber or robbers
of an old gentleman of Carroll county,
$50. The old gentleman from Carroll
county who was robbed was in very CON-
Portable circumstances. but was bereft
OF everything. and being penniless. has
has been obliged to enter the poor house
Post meal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
The mig Four.,,

The Jacksonville Times says: 1T takes a
minstrel show to develop the full capacity
of the amusement loving people every
whese. and last night Metropolitan Hall
had the biggest audience probably that
ever gathered in il. The plumber Of people
standing. for want of seats, Esas nearly as
great as the crowd that filed the chairs
aud benches, The Big Four were them
selves. and kept the audience in roar
from beginning 70 end. The first part
was unusually fresh and attractive. and
the Jokes not as ancient as usual. The
dancing and high kicking were unusually
fine and couldn't be beat. Johnny Nor
ton was immense, as usual, in his side
splitting speeialties. In fact, measured
bv the enjoyment OF the audience, the
Big Four were completely successful
last night. and added TO the enviable repu-
tation they had already won. They will
perform again 10 a crowded house to-
night"
The big Four will appear in Ford's
Opera House next Tuesday evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

Clothing. Hats, Shirts and Furnishing
Goods remarkably cheap. The season is
past. still we are doing a rushing bust
ness. because of our very low prices.
Our prices on clothing is % per cent. be-
low market price. You have to see our
goods to appreciate the great reduction
we are making and the bargains offered.
Regular SIS suits for $50; SIS fine cassi-
mere suits for SIS; SIS suits for $12. In
bows clothing the same reduction is made.
over fiffy STYLES of all wool fine cashmere
pants at 81. cheap at IS. Overeoats at your
own price. al the "FdmOuS'' New York
Clothing House, l40 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

Medicated Underwear,
All sizes. red or white. at LaFar's
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

WFEKLY LETTER SHEET PRICES
CURRENT.
our Weekly Prices Current, puoLlsheo
this morning. will be issuedin letter sheet
form at 10 O'Clock.
Business cards Of merchants viii be IN
sarted in all orders for twenty-five copies,
or more. without extra charge.
a. ,,o-,ias -....... 81 90
50 copies .-.---.---- 80
100 copies ----.-----.-- ~
. vi. l. l-nr. cfrnnf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
New Election of City OmciaIs.

At the next regular meeting Of the City
Council. on the 14th instant, there viii be
an election for a City Treasurer for the
unexpired term TO I'LL the vacancy caused
BY the resignation Of Mr.. James E. Cope.
The annual salary for this Office is $4,000.
and bond Of $4,000 Is required. There
will also be an election for Inspector Of
Naval stores 10 fill an existing vacancy,
and for the honorable performance Of the
duties Of this office a bond Of $1,000 Is re-
required. The Clerk Of Council has issued
notices Of election, and applicants for
either position will file their applications
stating the names Of their b0ndsmen at or
before noon on the 18th inst.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

Though pure and simple, and so mild,
II might be used by any child,
Yet Sozodont's so swift and sure
That mouth and teeth with wondrous
speed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

Mrs. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP is
the only thing that mothers can rely upon
for their children. 1t corrects acidity of
the stomach, cures wind collie, regulates
the bowels, and gives rest, health and
comfort to mother and child. During the
process of teething its value is incalcula-
bic, 1t softens the gums, reduces inflam-
nation and allays pain, thereby giving
rest to the child and comfort to the mother.
% cents a bOttle,-Ads,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
THE BEsErrINe SIN.
Professor Curr's Lecture at the Baptist
Church Last Night.

Church Last Night.
The lecture of Professor Allan Curr last
evening. at the lecture room OF the Baptist
Church. in spite Of the very inclement
weather, attracted quite number OF the
friends of the cause. and the auditorium
was pretty we'll filled. Mr.. Curr, NJ the
request Of the Women's Christian Ien-
perapce Union, had consented TO lenu MS
superior abilities on the rostrum TO DIS
5eIisS The question in a rather novel style,
somewhat different from the hack
neved manner of ordinary temper
onca sneakers. The text of his
ORIGINAL discourse was Failing among
thieves on the road TO Jericho" which ne
handled with a great deal Of force and
impressive eloquence. interspersed with
striking illustrations. remarkably 10 the
point in issue. He showed that the I'M
fortunate character who typlcally was
represented by the traveller who Tell among
thieves was the unfortunate human VINO
had formed the habit of Indulgence in
intoxicating drink. and that alcoholism IN
its thousand forms were the thieves,
who despOiled him Of all his manly pos
sessions and left him bleeding and friend
less on the highway. He traced the man
ner in which this habit robbed him of his
manliness, his character and his tempo
raj possessions. his virtue, truth, honor
and honesty. He illustrated his logical
arguments in very pleasing manner by
ant anecdOte. which rendered the lecture
verv interesting. He pointed out the
manner in which this great evil could De
checked: not by abuse of those engaged IN
the business of liquor selling, but by con-
ciliatiOn and kindness. He believed IN ed
ucating and building up q moral sentiment
that would uphold and sustain the law
of prohibition, which he said should not
be passed until such public sentiment
should exist as would enforce it. He was
opposed to the license system because ne
believed it morally unjust TO make legal
that which is the source of so much
crime. misery and sorrow.
The lecture was a very tine one: ITS
manner Of delivery forcible, and abound
ing with Just enough apt and witty Illus
trations to make it impressive.
After some music and collection IN and
of the work Of the WOman's Christian
Temperance Union, the audience dis
persed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

AZ a meeting Of Savannah Lodge No.
200. independent Order Of Good Templars,
held Thursday night. the following officers
vare duly installed for the ensuing quar-
ter:
VIC. T-Dennis Nugent-
Wv. T.-AIiss Emma Harris.
". S.-Peter Wakefield.
WI. 81. NJ. WilbOn.
". Thomas H. Laird.
". C.-Mrs. H. P. BOoz.
". Nd. Ledbetter.
WI. S.-Wnliam ID. Rice.
". o. G.-JOhn Lord.
Ri. S.-Miss Mary Harris.
III. S.-Mrs A. N. Laird.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

Indications for the South Atlantic states
TODAY: Occasional rain, partly cloudy
weather. northeast to south east winds
stationary or lower barometer, stationary
or slight rise in temperature.
The height Of the river at Augusta 1t
1:41 O'Clock yesterday was feet II inches
a fan Of : inches during the preceding
twenty-four hours
Comparative statement Of temperature,
tnl-nn frnrn the SiynaI Service records:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
WATERPROOF Coats, Umbrellas,
Boots and Leggins. at LaFar's.-Adr.
when the Big Dog Banks

When the Big Dog Banks
The little ones follow suit and bark
also. Sympathy, ladies and gentlemen,
sympathy"
Famous" makes great reductions on
winter clothing, and is doing a rushing
business. But behold all now cry re-
ductiOn. As no doubt this cOnfuses and
misleads great many honest people, we
will give few words of advice as a guide
out of the confusion. Though Famous is
known for honest dealing, we don't ask
you to take our word for it, Go to every
clothing store in Savannah and post your
self in regard to prices and quality of
goods, and you will soon see that We are
offering clothing fully % per cent. below
market prices. Famous New York Cloth
ing House, 140 Congress sUreet.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

Savannah Daily Morning News, The
Nation, Texas Siftings. Byrnes' Dramatic
Times, New York Mirror, New York
Clipper. Dramatic News, Chicago News
Letter, Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper,
Chicago World, Detroit Free Press, New
York. Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Charles
ton and Jacksonville dailies.-Adc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03
at 4 O'CLOCK.
ORcinI
OFEICE HEALTH OFFICER,

OFEICE HEALTH OFFICER.
SAVANNAH, January %, 1887
In consequence of the prevalence of Snail
poe i'll the cityof Baltimore, Pilots are enjoined
to be ecceedingly careful regarding the sanl-
tary condition of all vessels from said port.
Should any vessel from Baltimore have sick
ness on board at time of arrival at this port, or
have had same during voyage, she must be
anchored at the Quarantine Station. This
order applies specially to Baltimore, and en-
braces all other ports.
j. I. MCFARLAND, NJ. D..
HaaIfh Officer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

The B. 1. Social Club gave the fourth Of
a series Of reception hops at Metropolitan
Hall last night, and although the weather
was disagreeab1e. there was large at
tendance and the occasion was an event
mi one for the society. \ fne lunch was
served and dancing was INDUCED in until
4 late hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-03

The trades procession on the 18th inst,
which al one time was considered the
minor part Of the Sesqui-Centennial eele-
bratiOn, bids fair 10 be the biggest show
on the occasion. Over one hundred
floats are now being made. some of them
quite expensive.