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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
PAYING UP THEIR TAXES.

Collector McGowan's ONCE Busy
Place-Rcady to- Close the Books.
II there Is one thing that the average
citizen would be willing to put off longer
even than death 1t is the payment OF his
taxes. Now that there are only n few
days left before Capt. MCGOWAN closes
his books for the year, his Office is crowd.
ed every morning. Lucky IL the man
who does not have TO wait, aud each day
the chances for getting an opportunity to
sIip in when there is no one else there
are growing simmer. There are great
many who have not yet paid on their per-
sonal and real property, and only l.20J
have paid their poll tax. The collection
of the poll tax 10 much slower than the
other taxes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
THE ADVENT SEASON.
What il Means and Why IT is Cole
DRAFTED.

What il Means and Why IT is Cole
DRAFTED.
The Advent season, which began last
sunday ami which lasts until Christmas,
is always observed with special services In
the Roman Catholic aud Protestant Epis-
copal churches. In the Catholic churches
there Will be services on each Friday
night until the close of the season at
Christmas. The fret Friday Advent SER
vice will be held tonight.
The word Advent is from the Latin word
ddueRtunl-coming-a tells OF the time
set apart by the church TO prepare for the
festival of the coming of the Saviour. As
the Jews were taught by John the Baptist
n the desert, "Prepare We the way OF the
Lord,D thus Advent is to prepare tor
Christmas. The precise state OF the first
observance of Advent is not known, but
there is mention OF IL in the proceedings
of the Council OF SaragOssa in $50. Toe
Episcopal Church authorities locate the
lirst mention OF the season OF Advent
about A. ID. $50.
In the nth century il was customary
20 assemble the people and by sermons
and services prepare them for Christmas,
the Advent season then lasting Tor torty
DAYS, or from st. Martins day Till Christ
mas, practice kept up till the ninth
century, when the time was reduced to
TOUR weeks, The present observance OF
Advent has undoubtedly obtained in the
church OF Rome for the past 1000 years.
With regard TO fasting and abstinence
during Advent the practice has always
varied in different parts OF the church,
line, being free to make rules for his own
a.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
ZIG DAMAGES WANTED.
Policeman Farr Sues john o. Smith
for 10000 for False Arrest.

Policeman Farr Sues john .. Smit n
for 10000 for False Arrest.
a suit for damages Drought by Police
man T. e. Fsrr, Of the city force, against
John o. Smith was tried In the City Court
yesterday. Inc plaintiff asked for Sl0,-
900 damages.
About the middle OF September Officer
Farr put Mr.. Smith on the docket for
placing distractions in the streets with
out leaving lantern there. The oOstruc-
tons consisted OF laths and lumber LETT in
front Of the ODD Fellows Hall at Barnard
and state streets. The case was heard
before Acting Mayor Duncan Sept. Fl,
and Dir. Smith was fined s. or ten days.
The defendant then bad the policeman
arrested on a warrant charging him with
perjury, the grounds being that the police
man knew that smith was not RESPONSE
bic for the distractions. Magistrate
Molina, VINO issued the warrant, heard
the case and dismissed the charge against
the officer.
Now Policeman Farr sues to recover
for false arrest and malicious prosecution.
Inc detendantin his answer declares that
1t was not his business to place liz ut
on the distractions, as he was not the
contractor, and he says he so swore In
the Police Court. lie further says that
be had the perjury warrant issued be-
cause he wanted to prove that be bad not
testified falsely in the Police Court. The
defendant says that the prosecution was
wholly without malice on mis- part, and ne
states that Policeman Farr was not sub
Jected TO arrest or required TO give bond.
The case lasted all day. Alter the jury
had been out some time instructions
were given by the court for sealed ver-
dict IN case OF agreement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
a LITTLE ",HAkE LET."
Two Earth Tremors Felt Early Yes
terday Morning.

Two Earth TrcmOrs Felt Early Yes
terday Morning.
A very perceptible earth tremor was
felt through the city at 80 O'Clock yes
terday morning. 1t was hardly a shock,
although most people spoke Of it as one.
Compared with the September disturb
ances it was nothing more than a slight
Vibration-a little "shakelet." It's
duration was short, hardly more than
eight or ten seconds, and it was not severe
enough 10 do any damage. Windows and
dishes ratified, and good many people
who were at breakfast felt the vibration
very distinctly. AT Tybee and on Will
mingt0n Island the trem0r was very per-
ceptible,
The police reported slight vibration
at a. m, but it was not as perceptible
as that at 1880, and was not severe enough
TO wake up a sound sleeper.
After three weeks rest the people had
begun 10 think that in spite IL the shocks
that have been felt at intervals during
the past two months, their seIsmic eXpe-
rience was at an end. The tremOr OF yes
terday forenoon, though slighs as IL was,
was enough TO again set everybody to
talking about "quakes" and telling over
again what they did during the big shake
OF Aug. 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
THE ROOF BURNED OFF.
Capt. J. j. McGowan's Residence
Damaged by Fire.

Capt. J. j. McGowan's Residence
Damaged by Fire.
The residence Of Capt. J. }. MCGOWAN,
No. II Congress street, was discovered on
fire at $3.50 yesterday morning by neigh
Dor, aud an alarm was turned in from
box 5. The building is a two-story
wooden house on brick basement.
When the Gremen arrived the flames
had good Roadway. A fresh breeze was
blowing and added to the danger, but the
blaze was soon under control.
It started In toe upper part Of the
house and burned the roof about
of. The FIRE was coniued TO
the top OF the house. butthe water caused
a great deal Of unavoidable damage.
II was supposed that the tire caught from
The chimney, probably through a crack
where the mortar had been shaken out by
the earthquake.
The damage was difficult 10 estimate,
but may reach 81 600. The house Ia IN.
sured for l,400 in II. II. Footman & Co. g
agency ana $500 IN the Southern Mutual
represented by I. II. Harden u Co. The
personal property was uninsured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Baltimore and Ohio Express.

he Baltimore and Ohio express for
maIly open its new business over the Gin
oinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific,
or Queen and Crescent route, from Gin
cInnsti to New Orleans, on Wednesday.
Officials and clerks of toe company have
been engaged in opening the route for
several weeks, and offices have been
established at New Orleans and Shreve-
port, La. Vicksburg, Jackson and Meri-
dian, Miss; Birmingham, Ala; Chatta-
nOoga, Tenn; Lexington, KY, and all
prominent Intermediate points on the
Baltimore and Ohio. Tue Baltimore and
Ohio express system now covers 26,54s
miles. with 4,917 offices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
LOAN CoMPANY,s PROFITS.

The Workman's and Traders Loan
and Building Association.
The third annual meeting OF the Work.
mans and Traders Loan aud Building AS
ISOLATION was held last night. The O.
port Of the Treasurer showed a net profit
on each share Of So %, or II per cent. in
terest per annum. The association has
been very prosperous, every loan having
been made at an advance on the mini
mum rates as established by its bylaws.
The following gentlemen were reelected
otticers
President--George W. Lamar.
Treasurer--H. A. Mcleod.
Secretary and SolicItor--J. l.. Whatley.
Drectors--John Asendorf, V. ;. Studer,
G. A. Fleming, S. j. Wheaton, William
Scheihing, Henry Bartlett.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
A FEW FACTS.
But No Controversy Desired.

Editor Morning Netos: In your issue
of this day DR.. Falliganps letter on the
new extension says: ''One of these gen.
tlemen had some land on Canal street,
which the city took to open the street,
and l was informed by an adjoining lot
owner, whose land was also taken, that
the Alderman's land was appraised for
compensation at twice as much as his
neighbours. l presume the appraisers
really thought the Alderman ought to be
paid the most"
BY report of Messrs. George W. Lamar,
Francis Blair, John Flannerv, W. w.
Gordon and j. j. Dale, a committee of
treehOlders, IN official proceedings Of
Council Dec. D, 1888, appears the follow
ing:
To owner Of eastern portion OF
wharf lot No. u. w. lyman, Is
feet q inches........... ............s l26 90
Middle portion Of same lot (John Nc
Aleer]. 4: feet. ....,...........-..... 800 GO
Western portion of same lot ID. K.
Thomas, 46 feet inches ...,-..... lS9 30
To the owner of the eastern part OF
lot No. 2, IS feet IT. Il. Stone after
ward A. KENT. 49,. 255 90
To western portion same lot. IS feet
expense removing tower lncludedl. 4O5 20
BY the City Treasurer's report for
year 1884, Will be eeen paid John W.
lyman for ground taken in opening
streets ........................ 500 90
Paid John McAieer for ground taken
for opening streets......... ........ LOO 90
Pald ID. Il. Thomas for ground taken
for opening streets. -. 44S 70
Pad Brush Electric Light and Power
Company for ground taken for
opening streets. o.
For moving tower ............ 375 90 CTS 60
For building wall and der-pinnIng
Electric Light building and build
ing steps -. ......-.,............ 55s so
By Treasurcr's report for year 1885
appears paid Alfred Kent for
ground taken for widening Canal
street Observation-Disclosures. sos %
1t is proper to say that the hill from
West Broad street to Planters Rice Mill
was excavated to an average depth of 10
feet.
The foregoing explanation is offered
solely because the extract from Dr. Fall
gants letter makes it appear that was
favored because OF my official position.
Other statements of the doctor and
others with reference to the city extern
SION ere In keeping with the foregoing,
but ] shall not, after four years of criti.
cism, allow myself to be drawn into
controversy. d. K. THOMAS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
The Rome aud CsrrolItou.

A Buchanan special Gays that Haral-
son county is excited over the Rome and
Carrollton railroad. j. D. Williamson,
president, and Col. Fouche, attorney OF
the road, W. 4. McWilliams and Mr.. Nc
Gee, directors of the road, have been in
the county fo5 several days looking at the
country and meeting the people. The sur
veyors are al Richards Gap, Dug Out
mountain, on the Buchanan line. They
will survey two or three lines and then
take the most available one. The people
of TallapoOsa held an enthusiastic meet
ing Saturday and subscribed SIS, 000t TO the
road
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Civil Service Examination.

A civil service examination for the de-
partmentsl service a. Washington will DO
held at the post office here tomorrow.
Postmaster Lamar, Mr.. d. b. Hull,
Marine Clerk in the custom house, and
Mail Clerk John +. Rowland, OF the post
office have been designated as the
examining committee under Chief Ex-
aminer w. II. Webster, who is expected
10 arrive Tonight. The examination will
ueyin at O'CLOCK,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Through to birmingham.

a West Point special says that at
a meeting of the citizens OF West
Point on Wednesday, the question
was discussed OF building a rail
road to Birmingham, connecting
with the Kansas CITY road at the former
point. The road will pass from Birming-
nam TO Brunswick, intersecting the Cen
trail system at that point.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Map of the Plant System.

The passenger department of the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western Railway Com
pany has just got out a fine map OF the
Plant system. including railway, steamer
and steamship lines. The map shows all
the railway lines south of Charleston and
west INTO Alabama and Cuba, and it's
railroads are also shown. II is mounted
on cardboard and is the best and most
convenient railroad map of Florida that
has been issued. 1t is corrected up to
October.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
A roolI.h and stubDorn naI,.,

In he efficacy OF certain remedies OF violent
action. 10 the besetiins foibe OF the ignorant
and preiudiced. The indscriminate Use Of
pnrgetiVes Is q very common phase of the
tatnity OF such people. AiOes, podyphillin,
disguised in sugar coating, castor OIL nIcreurr,
ana other o'u iashloneu uIuss stiil hoiu their
success Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters sutli-
GENTLY disproves the necessity for violence in
medication. the adherents OF an exploited fal-
lacy sui persist 10 giving ana taxing Inordi-
nate purg doscs. Dyspepsia. constipa-
ton, liver complaint are as certainly and
thoroughly subducd by the Bitters as they are
invariably aggrava ed by an indiscriminate
use OF medicines. onicnal or proprietary, be-
long ing TO the class which we have cor
demucd. Fever and ague. nervousness,
rheumatism and inactivity OF the kidneys,
WELD to the Hitters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03

Facts About Florida" is p handsomely
illustrated pamphlet, issued BY Capt. ".
ID. Chipley, Vice President and Land
Commissioner Of the Louisville and Nash.
vile railroad. The pamphlet gives a
condensed history Of Florida, past and
present, and will be found very interest
ing reading not only to tourists but to
Fioridians. A two-cent stamp sent to
Capt. Chipley. at Pensacola, Fla, will
secure copy of the book.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
MAI. SMITH DEAD.

A Well Known Lawyer Dies at Mid
night-rO be Buried To-Day.
Maj. Alfred B. Smith died last nj ght at
70 O'Clock. He was born in Bryan county
about sixty years ago. He was lawyer
by profession, and for number OF
years was Solicitor General of the Eastern
circuit. lie was soldier in the Con-
federate army and held the rank OF
Major.
Every one who knew him had the
highest respect for his Integrity and
friendship. He leaves a widow ana one
child. He was sick about two months.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
nj q 40 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Police Court Cases.

william Fraser (colored) was gwen his
choice between a fine OF S. or ten days inn
prisonment In the Police Court yesterday
morning for assaulting and beating his
wife, susan Fraser.
Joseph Garrison, for disorderly conduct
and resisting Policeman Masters, got $40
or ten days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
JAS. Il. BEAD, Guardian.
II. BLUM.
A. l.. HARTRIDGR, and others.
CENTRAL RAILROAD BANt

SAVANNAH, GA NOV. 7, IoSb
Dr.. James b. Redd, GaaruioH. end other
stockholders:
DEAR SIRs-l have your communica-
ton OF this GATE asking to have access to
the books of this com papy for the purpose
of making list OF the present holders OF
stock. l note that tnis is also demanded
as a right.
The books that are entrusted to my care
l have never considered open to inspec.
ton, therefore it is Impossible for me to
grant the request. But, as it is d. manded
8 a right, | think the communication
should be referred 10 the Board of Direc-
tors tor them to instruct me what to
reply.
l will submit the matter to them and
give as early an answer as [ can. Very
respectfully, 7. NJ. CUNNINGHAM,
Cashier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
The Pullman Car Company's Taxes.

The Pullman Car CompRny's Taxes.
The Pullman Palace Car Company's re.
turns for taxes have been refused by
Comptroller Wright. He ruled that the
law required from the company a return
upon its gross receipts in this State, and
the company returned upon basis of re-
ceipts earned in this State. For instance.
a berth for New York is sold in Atlanta
for, say $40. Comptroller Wright claims
the State is entitled To tax upon that $40,
while the company claims that as only
about One-tenth OF the distance IL in the
state, only 81 is earned in Georgia and
they should make returns only upon 81.
The Comptroller proceeded to assess the
company upon his basis and has received
notice from Judge Pardee. of the United
states Circuit Court, that the matter has
been placed before him. TIE taxes from
this source are, therefore. tied up for the
present until Judicial adjustments had.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
THE CENTR AIS LIST OF STOCK
HOLDERS.

Correspondence Between the OH
GERS of the Road and Several
Prominent Stockholders.
The following Is the correspondence
between DR.. Read and others and Mr..
Cunningham. Cashier OF the Central
railroad, and also the resolution OF the
board in regard to furnishing list OF the
stockholders In that corporation:
SAVANNAH. Nov. -. 1886.
7. ". Cunningham, Cashier, present
DEAR SIR--We, the undersigned, stock
holders of the Central Railroad and Bank
ing Company Of Georgia, request that you
afford us access to the books OF the CON-
pany in order that we mGy obtain list OF
the present holders Of the stock. We do
not ask that such list be furnished US,
but only that we may have the facilities
Of making out such list at our own ex.
pense. We are fully conscious that in
making this request we are asking no
favor, but only demanding our established
right, and we trust that the facilities
asked for will be promptly granted. An
early reply is requested.
signed
JAS. b. BEAD, Guardian.
II. BLUM.
~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
CENTRAL RAILROAD BANK.
1910

CAN AM All, u /, OGC' 7, ICcU.I
Dr.. Jas. b. Read, GudrGlan, and other
stockholders:
DEAR SIRs-Your two communica-
tions of the 24th and 26th ult., asking to
be furnished a list OF the stockholders OF
this company, or to be allowed to make a
list from the books of this company,
submitted to the Board Of Directors this
morning Tor instructions how to reply,
and below l hand you an extract from
TIE minutes showing their action.
Yours respectfully,
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
ResoiUed, That in the opin on OF the Board
4 majority of Lhe stock holders do not desire
the names OF the stoce holders published, and
therefore the request for n list be respectfully
declined.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Drawing Big AudIeuces.

King, Burk h Co.'s Dime Show is ex.
hibiting daily to big audiences at Liberty
and Houston streets. The tent yesterday
and last night was packed full OF people.
The exhibitions are fully equal aud In
some respects are superior to those given
by the average SOC. circus. Everything
about the show Is we'll conducted. and the
people who patronlze 1t get their moneys
xunrfh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
Itnrnaft HnnAn.

Concerning "A popular hotel in Savau-
nah, Ga, the Florida Tlmes-Unlon says
1--WE note from the hotel arrivals as pub
lished IN the Savannah papers, that the
Harnett House still leads all the other
hotels in the city. In fact they have as
many as the others combined. There
Is good instsllrent of Floridlans always
registered there"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS.
Matters of Money and Management
About Various Lines.

The construction o, railroad from Tai
la5assee TO Bainbridge, Ga, is being agi-
tated.
1rafnc Manager c. D. owens and Gen
efsI Passenger and Freight Agent w. 7.
hafdee, of the Savannah. Florida and
western, are in jacksonville. Superin-
tendent X. e. Fleming returned to Sayan-
nah yesterday.
The stockholders OF the Charlotte, CO.
!um0ia ana Augusta railroad met
" Wednesday at Columbia. Mr.. Ii. h.
Lowry, one OF the parties to tne suit to
break the lease Of the Charlotte, Column
ola and Augusta to the Richmond and
Danyllle, was present with mis- attorney.
Mr.. {. Henry Cohen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
The Oldest and Most Stubborn Case

or letter in existence can be cured by only
a few applications of rettcrine, the only sure
cure ever discovered for letter, and all other
itching skin diseases. No expensive, debili.
tating medicine necessary, when the disease
is only of the skin.
Sold by druggists, or sent 10y mail on receipt
Of Soc, by j. T. SHUPTRISE BRO,
Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
NEXT MONDAY
Opening Display of Christmas Goods at
SiIVa's (hlna STORE.

Yes, on Monday, the 9th, (dou't forget
this) we will have our new stock OF Fire
China, Glass, Bisque, Bronze, Brass and
Japanese Goods, ready for inspection.
Every man, woman and child is invited
TO come and see.
Ifyou have a present to make IL will be
to your advantage. Our prices are az
low, and IN many cases tar below those of
dealers who claim to sell at New York
prices.
Besides we have some bargains TO offer
which will surprise you indeed. Seeing
Is believing. Accept our invitation and
you will not regret IL.
JAS. 5. SILVA e SON,
LYONS Block.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
SAVANNAH. GA. Nov. 26. 1ss

"a An Us oA's 4'p'' ~. lOSN'
1. ". Cunningham. Esq, Cashier Central
Rdtlro0d aud Banking CCmpany;
DEAR SIR-At the request OF "Dr.
James Bread, guardian. and other stock
holders" we beg to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your letter OF the oath inst, in
reply to our request 10 be furnished with
list OF the stockholders of the Central
Railroad and Banking Company.
We beg to assure you that ii is not our
wish, In this instance, to nave YOU open
to inspection the books that are entrusted
70 your care. We simply desire list OF
the stockholders" and we are quite sure
that when you refer our request 10 the
Board of Directors they will instruct you
to accede 70 our demand. AS before
stated, we desire to save you all unnec-
essary trouble and expense IN the prepar-
alton Of the list called for, and for that
purpose we offer to furnish you with a
clerk who, under your direction, can per-
form the manual labor. You yourself
can sele1. the clerk il you desire, and we
will pay TOR his services. We, as stock
holders, are anxious to knew who are our
co-partners in the property.
We take it that both IN ethics and law
we have right to know who are our as
sociates in this company, and we beg that
you Will so arrange as to give us the
information at an early day, and thus
greatly oblige, yours, very respectfully,
JAS. B. READ,
IA. BLUM.
A. l.. RARTRIDGE,
for selves and others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03

THE MOST DELICATE constitution can
safely use DR.. j. II. McLean's Tar Wine
Lung Balm, 1t is a sure remedy for coughs,
loss OF voice, and all throat aud lung dis
eases, 2Jc. a bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
For the CuD4us.

A large poster in colors is being issued
by the job department Of the MORNING
NEWS for the Plant steamship line, to be
distributed in Havana and throughout
CuLa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03

Ladies, improve your handwriting, So
per month, either afternoon or morning
lessons, Practical institute. ia Liberty
street. Z. 5. Richmond, Principal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03

storekeeper, it will be to your interest
TO give c. Fl. SheftalI your orders for
Wood; try him once and you will not re-
gret it. Telephone 30.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03
RIVER AND HAnBOK NEWS.
GIeanings Among the Shipping ard
Along the Wharves.

AIVHI IIf6 W IIHFNE-'
The steamship Merrimac, which ran on
the Boston and Savannah line while the
Gate City was undergoing repairs last
summer, will leave Boston to morrow for
Charleston, and will run regularly be-
tween those ports.
Messrs. A. r. Salas & Co. cleared yes
terday the Norwegian bark Florida for a
European port for orders with 1.00O bales
OF upland cotton weighing 461 $50 pounds,
valued at $42, 800, and 2,0I5 pieces OF pitch
pine lumber. measuring 49,, 4G7 feet, val
ued at $4,000. Total valuation Of cargo
$40 1870,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-03

lfyou want Wood OF any kind, ring up
&. II. Sheftall, the wood dealer, an0 give
him an order, and see how quickly your
order will be filled. T'ele phone No. 270.