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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
THERE WAS NO QUORUM.
Not Enough Central Stockholders to
Hold Meeting.

Yesterday was the day for the annual
meeting Of the Central's stockholders, but
there was no meeting. II don't think there
has been a quorum for the past twenty
years." said Gen. Alexander. "The stock
holders get a free pass to Savannah, and
while here draw their dividends and do
the ir holiday shopping. Their passes are
good to return tomorrow over all the
lines Of tbs Central, and the bank has boon
crowded every day this week with out-of-
town stockholders who were being paid
their dividends.
Gen. Alexander arrived yesterday morn
ing, after = two weeks trip to New York.
He does not seem in the least perturbed
because exlgencies arose which prevented
him from carrying out his plans OF build
ing his cross country extenslo from AmerI-
Gus to Savannah, increasing the rolling
stock of the Central and branches and
adding new steamers to The Ocean Steam
ship Conlpany's feet.
o. the contrary, he saws that he has not
at all abandoned the enterprises, but that
he expects to continue his negotiations until
the means are available for carrying them
out Nothing can be done at present, as
everybody is crossed with other affairs,
and it is not q time when much can be done.
Gen Alexander says that he il aware of
tho fact that it is rather indefinite to say
that he expects to succeed in carrying out
his plans for increasing the carrying facil-
ties II tho Contra 8 land and water lines,
but he will not admit that failure is prob
able.
Abiding to the action of the Central
bank calling in It's demand loans, he said
that it is not unusual, but thai the amount
called in has been exaggerated. The Cen
trail, he said has is dividends, interest,
etc, to pay amounting TO about 81 600, 600
1t has been the custom for the bank to loa
the accruing profits, subject to call on de-
mand, and when the time comes to pay the
divi lends these demand loans are called in
as far as are required
1--WE found that about $4,000 Of such
loans were all that we would re-
quire,n said Gen. Alexander, land
instead of calling for 100000
we found that about $4,000 was enough,
and | telegraphed on to the bank at Savan-
nah to stop any further calls Our demand
loans are always called in for July and
January contingencies, as far as may be
required. The policy as been to let the
accommodating dividends earn something on
aus until such time as they are to be dis
tributed among the stockholders"
From what Gen. Alexander says, the
dividends are merely auxiliaries of the
banking capital proper of tie Central bank,
and are utilized in the way of short or de-
m md loans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
TO BE CALLED "THE DE SOTO"
The New Eotel to be Named from "the
Discoverer of the Father OF Waters"

The New Eotel to be Named from "the
Discoverer Of the Father OF Waters"
The board of directors aid the building
committee Of the hotel company met yester-
day morning at the office Of President H.
NJ. Conner, for the purpose of selecting a
name for the hotel. 1t was agreed that
each member should put the name he pre-
ferred in hat. The names De Soto. Wash
ington, Oglethorpe, Madison, Chatham and
lsondiga we're suggested. Three ballots we're
had. aud in the last 1t appeared that there
were 9 votes for De Soto and for Chatham,
whereupon it was resolved that the Hotel be
named 1.-THE De Soto" The name is very
app, opriate for hotel in the south as it is
that Of the first European who traversed Its
territory. 1t is simple, distinctive and
euphonious, as well as historical. and is free
from many of the objections which
might attach to other names.
fernando de Soto was a distinguished
Spanish general and explo er, born in
Estremadura, Spain, in 1900. He was given
the command Of an expedition Of discovery
and conquest aud landed in Florida 1889,
lit is supposed near Tampa, and traversed
what is now known as the states of Florida,
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. He
died in 1912 and his body was consigned to
the waters of the NJ ssissippi. He and his fol-
lowers spent nearly year within the pres
ent limits of this state.
An installmenJ of p per cent on the
subscriptions to the capital 81 ock of the
hotel has been called for, payable on or
before Jan. 5 at the office of tile president
Subscribers are requested to respond
PROMPTLY to the call
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Only Two Days More

To buy Christmas presents in, but time
enough if you want something rich and life
lasting.
Read our advertisement. This page,
last column. Rghtha top corner.
Our Special Holiday Piano Sale may be
your chance to secure a fine instrument al
a bargain.
Certainly. We have as large and choice
a line of Pianos as you can find in any New
York warerooms. They were sent u,
specially for the holiday trade, and are
most carefully selec cd.
We must close them out, and hence our
holiday sale. Inducements will be offered
that will make it to the interest of buyers
to purchase noC.
If these lines interest you enough, so that
you will only pay us a visit, We are certain
to please you with Plan.
Our instruments and the Special Induce
nlentS cannot fail to secure your order
LUDDEN & BATES s. NJ H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
AT THE COURTS.
Gossip Picked Up Here and There in
the Court Rooms

Gossip Picked Up Here and There in
the Court Rooms
The grand jury of the superior court was
discharged yesterday until Friday, Jan.
next at $3.50 o'clock p. m. In addi ion to
the Indictment of seventeen alleged rioters,
it indicted Annie Moore for assault with in
tent to murder. Thi is the case which was
written up in the MORNING NEWS at the
lime, where Annie Moore pushed Isabella
Leonard from Il stoop on July "a last, the
woman assaulted falling a distance of
twelve feet and being severely injured.
In the superior court yesterday n. A.
Mcleod obtaine verdict by default for
800 against Joseph Z. Loi eau.
1t was learned yesterday that Mr.. A.
Kirkland has withdrawn his claim against
Capt f. A. SIN tn for damages received by
a runaway horse, as upon further inquiry
it was not Smiths a imal. Capt Smith is
in New York, aud his partner, MIR. Kel y
soon satisfied Mr.. kirkland that he had
been misinformed as to the ownership of
the runaway team.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

Landrum Lodge F. and A. Nj, and
Myrtle Lodge K. of P. Elect officers.
Landrum lodge No. 4s, F. and A. NJ, held
its annual communication last night and
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year:
w. MA. II. MacDonell.
S. VS.. F. Goodwin.
J. w. w. Pead
Treasurer-C. Fl. Carson.
Secretary-H. E. Wilson.
S. DIV. r. Leaken.
J. D.-A. McAlhster
s. ST. b. Chisholm
j. S.--A. 5. Nichols
Tiler-D. l.. jackson.
Organist-F. +. Keilbach.
1t was tue unanimous wish Of the lodge
to re-elect W. NJ. f. d. Bloodworth who
has III Ell the Office for two years, but he
decliied a recollection owing TO business
interests which cla II his attention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
ABOUT FOLKS you KNOW.
Savannahians and Other People Who
Come and Go.

Savannahians and Other People Who
Come and Go.
W. NJ. Foy of Egypt is in the city.
M. Frank of Atlanta is at the Screven.
D. j. Pa .,ett, of Tison, is at the Harnett.
W. B. Baker, of Tison, is at the Harnett.
u. r. New of Tampa is at the Marshall
w. B. Norton, of ValdoSta, is at the Har-
nett.
j. A. McDuffie Of Waycross is at the
Screven.
J. w. Bennett of Brunswick is at the
Screven.
W. O'Donovan of Wadley is at the
Screven.
James A. Walker of Darien is at the
Screven.
E. Engel, a prominent citizen of Valdosta,
is in the city.
DR.. W. A. Thomas of Barlow was in the
city yesterday.
J. B. O'Berry of Altamaha was at the
Marshall yesterday.
Mrs. William Neill of NIillen is stopping
at The Screven house.
j. W. Albert and wife of Quincy are reg
stored a. the Screven.
Commodore Arthur z. Bateman from
New York is in the city.
k. L. Mills and L. w. Oliver, OF Sylvanla;
are registered at the Harnett.
Messrs. j. Floyd Jones and NJ. Duggan,
of Sandersville, are in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. F F. Franklin of Bruins
wick are guests of the Marshall.
Mrs. Bartlett and Miss Halabut, of Wash
ington, are guests of the Screven.
C. H. Brown and S. B. Tarver, two prom
lnent citizens of Barlow, are in the city.
John w. Slater and wife, Of Providence,
arrived yesterday il their private yacht.
Miss Susie Estill, who has been visiting
relatives in Aiken, s. C., returned home
yesterday.
L. r. Atkins, postmaster and railroad and
express agent at Mount Pleasant, was circu-
lating among his friends here yesterday.
Messrs. B. +. Powell and w. A. Savage,
two prominent merchants and turpentin,
operators of Iison, spent yesterday in the
city.
Miss Mamie NOone and Miss Annie
Dempsey, two charming young ladies from
Macon, are visiting tie family Of Mr. John
Lynch, at Taylor and Whitaker streets.
Miss B. D. Hartridge, Miss E. B. Hart
ridge, Miss X. Hartridge aud j. Hartridge
returned from tie nortn yesterday on the
steamship City Of Savannah, and will spend
the HOLIDAYS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
The Citizens Bank.

Mr.. William Rogers was yesterday unani-
mously elected president OF the Citizens
Bank Of Savannah. Mr. Rogers is not
only well-known and highly respected
citizen, but his name is q familiar one
throughout the state from his long connec-
ton with the Central railroad. of which he
was for eighteen years general superin-
tendent. Mr. Rogers, previous TO that
time, was an officer in the old bank of the
State Of Georgia, and also of the Farmers
aud Mechanics bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
MUST SHOW THEIR RECEIPTS

Tax Collector McGowan Will Not
Issue certificates to Taxpayers.
Tax Receiver MCGOWAN said last night
that he had seen in the MORNING NEWS
report of the meeting Of the city registra
ton managers that it had teen suggested
that certificate from him would be held
sufficient testimony that the holder had
uaId all taxes. Capt MCGOWAN says that
be is not required to give such a certificate,
that it would be an nterminable task to go
through the books for the past ten years,
task he nor his force have the time to under
take, and he has decided not to attempt it.
Those who apply for registration will
therefore have to depend on their tax re-
ceipts as the best proof to entitle them to
register without challenge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
MONEY IN MALT LIQUORS.
Uncle Sam Wants Madeline West t
Divide the Prohts.

Uncle Sam Wants Madeline West to
Divide the Profits.
United States Deputy Marshal Wether-
horn arrested Madeline West (colored) at
jefferson and Jones streets yesterday, on
the charge of violating the internal rev.
enues by the sale Of malt liquors without
hsving paid the internal revenue tax for
carrying on the business of retail dealer.
IL is claimed that Madeline. who has
numerous Saturday night and Sunday Wis.
itors, has been accustomed to lying, every
Saturday night, from three to four
dozen bottles Of beer, for which
she paws at the rate Of
three bottles for 25 cents, and sells TO her
guests at tue thrifty price of three bottles
TO 50 cents. UAcle Sam thinks that bu l.
ness which carries with il he Germa 5
al per cent" froit, can well afford TO be
conducted according u the statutes, and
Commissioner Lamar will mold a prelimi-
nary examination In Madellne's case at
O'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
SISTER TERESA DEAD.
One of the Holy Sisterhood OF Mercy
Called to Her Reward.

Calleu 10 her Reward.
Sister Teresa died at the convent Of the
Sisters Of Mercy Thursday night at II
o'clock, The deceased sister came here
from Atlanta about month ago. She was
in feeble health when she arrived here, hav-
ing been sick in Atlanta for over eight
months. She was under the attention Of
DR.. Read during the whole time she has
been in Savannah.
In the world Sister Teresa was known as
MIS- Nenan. She was native of Ireland
and came to Savannah in early life and
was admi ted to the Order of Our Lady Of
Mercy. She has been in the community
for thirty-nine yea 5, and has spent the
greater portion Of the time in Atlanta and
Augusta. She was 40 years of age. She
has two sisters, one at NJ ,con and the other
In the convent at Columbus.
The remains OF the dead sister will be in
TERED in the Catholic cemete v this morn
ing. The funeral will take place from the
convent at 9 o'clock. A requiem mass will
b. celebrated by Rev. Father Cafferty at the
conveIt chapel this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Jane Coombs Coming.

Mr.. w. Tiffany Dugan, business mana
ger for Miss Jane Coon s, is in the city, ar
ranging for her appearance here next week,
Friday and Saturday, Dec. % and 20. On
Friday night Miss Coombs will appear in
BLEAK House." She will appear at Satu =
days matinee in the comedy Engaged"
and Saturday night again in "Bleak House. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
John Lyons a. Co.

The fact is undeniable. and goes without
saying, that John Lyons & Co. are head.
quarters for the boss Dressed Turkeys. An
other arrival this morning, fresh Tor sun
days dianer. win also receive for Christ
mas still another lot, the gem OK the season.
Don't forget to send your orders in time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Choice Eatables.

Those who are looking for something
choice in the eating line should visit
Logan's stall, 67, market, where they will
find everything to tempt the appetite. His
meats, poultry, etc, a. Of best selec-
ton from northern and western markets,
together with the best native produce. He
is enterprising and energetic, and gives per-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Knights OF Pythias Election.

Myrtle Lodge No. 8, Knights of Pythias
officers for the ensuing term:
c. C.-Charles Rata
V. C.--Stephen r. Harris.
P.-Jimes w. Grantham.
X. of X. S.-Werng Russell. Jr.
NJ. of F.-Waring Russell. Jr
NJ OF E.--James Naylor, Jr.
Tlus;ee-E. j. Grady
Representative to Grand Lodge-Fred
Eiusfeld
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

W
On account Of heir inability TO digest food,
will find most marvellous food and remedy
in scorr's EMULSION Of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphies. Very palatable
and easily digested. DR.. S. W. Cohen OF
Waco, Tex, says; IL have used your Emul-
sion In infanti.e wasting wi good results.
IL not only restores wasted tissues, but
gives strength aud increases the appetite.
am glad 10 use such "A reliable article"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
JOSEPH F. SHE 5HAN DEAD.
a Popular Young Man the Victim o.
Pneumonia.


Pneumonia.
Joseph F. Sheehan, assistant private
secretary to Supt. r. G.. Fleming of the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway,
died yesterday morning of pneumonia at
his home, at the corner of East Broad and
York streets. He was sick only about a
week. He was 10 years old and
leaves a mother, two sisters and a
brother, who is now in New
York, under the care of a physician.
The young mans funeral will take place
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock from the Cathe-
dral. His remains will be escorted to the
Cathedral cemetery by the Youths Tenn
perance Society of st. John tue Baptist
parish, of which he was an ex-president.
The NJ. b. Social Club will also attend the
fu er IT, and the members will act as pall-
bearers. Rev. Father Caiferty will CON
duct the funera services
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
ADVICE TO Mothers.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP shout?
always be used when children are cuttin
teeth. 1t relieves the little sufferer at once
1t produces natural. quiet sleep by rehe, %
ng the child from pain, and the little cherut
awakes as Upright as button" 1t is very
pleasant to taste IL soothes the child, sofr-
egulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from
,eething or other causes. Twenty-Five cent
a hottie
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
New Line OF Work boxes
Opened to-day at L. & 3. =. NJ. II.

Mr.. WABASH (of Chicago)-Yes, Miss Waldo,
see the Atlantic ocean to-day for the first
time. What vast am cunt OF merchandise Is
carried on the broad bosom OF that mighty
sheet Of water
MIS- Waldo (of Boston)--Ah. yes Mr..
Wabash, Il " very adyantageously situated. you
know. bsing 50 near Boston, Th.ses
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Mathushek Pianos.

Upright, Grand, Rosewood and Ebonized
Cases. ~ Octaves, three strings through
out ivory keys, unique fall board, fancy
fretwork, Queen Anne trusses, equallzing
scale, French grand action.' Catalogue
pri 800, but now for limited period
only at S325-S5 cash, 81 weekly.
LUDDEN & BATES s. NH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
AT THE 2. M. {. ASSOCIATION.
The Weeks Classes-Ihe Gymnasium
Reception Tonight

Reception Tonight.
The Bible training class met lest night
and discussed new plans for carrying on
the work. A new course of study viii be
taken up at the beginning of the new year.
The young meas meeting will be led to-
morrow by A. f. King. The meeting will
begin at 8 o'clock and will last one hour
The workers meeting will bsgin tonight
at o'clock. 1t will be led by c. Z. Girar-
deau.
The gymnasium will be opn tonight to
visitors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Metropolitan Savings and Loan Co.

The board of directors of the Metropoli-
tan Savings and Loan Company held a
meeting last night and declared 21{ per
cent dividend from the company's earn
lngs for the past six months. The company
was organized in February, 1887, and the
dividend Just declared is its fo4rth 1t has
a surplus OF over IS, 20O and has been from
the start successful in it's operations. The
directors are William b. Stlllwell, e. f.
Bryan, c. H. Wilcox. B. A. Dem
mark, John Il. Young, NJ. Y.
MacIntyre J. P. Williams, l. G. Haas,
w. j. Lindsay, George w. Allen,
H. NJ. Hutton and A. p. Solomon. w. Il.
Stllwel is president of the co npany, and
w l. Gignilliat secretary and solicitor
Mr.. H. &. Davis, who has been treasurer of
the company since its organization, rendered
his resignatio last night, owing to other
business interests which demand his time
and attention Mr.. Davis was one of the
organizers Of the company, aud the direct
ors adopted resolutions regretting his resig-
nation aud requesting its withdrawal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

The most remarkable cures of scrofula
on record have been accomplished by Hoods
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

Guitars, Violins, Banjos, and everything
in the Music line at NJ. and NJ. NJ. Depart
ment. Ludden 81 Bates S. N. H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

In fact, three styles of new Folding Music
Stands, both in Nickel and Japan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

Ladies, a word in your ear.
Good looks are your gift most precious,
For these are the sllken tolls
With which The girls inmesh us.
SO hne teeth your paramount charm
With SOZODONT guard from harm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

:
On Horn Goods and Triplicate Mirrors at
l.. g. B. &. M. H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

New Line of Brush and Comb Sets
At L. & D. s. NJ. H., TO DO opened to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

Chatterbox So cents. just received at L. q
B. s. NJ. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Music Folios in Plush and Leather.

Elegantly bound collections of Piano
Music.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22

Special Prices To-day
On Cabinets, Easels and Hat Racks at L. &,
B, S. NJ H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
POPULAR Songs in Fine Bindings.

Classic Songs in Fine Bindings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-22
Come in and hear the Musical Boxes.
Toy Pianos at cost.

Beautiful Music Holders, 81 to 81 80.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-01-20
ELKO TOWNSHIP.
REDEMPTION OF ELK0 COUNTY
JAIL BONDS. '' .'1

}BEING THE SUM OF 81, ,s77 SO IN
j the Jail Redemption Fund of the County
Of Elko, notice is hereby given that in accord
snce with an Act entitled "An Act TO Authorize
the County of Elko to contract q debt aud is
sue bonds for the construction Of @ County
Jail" approved March s, 1879, sealed proposals
Will be received by me at my ONCE in Exc,
Nevada, up to six o'clock P. N. on the 9th diy
of February, 1888, for the redemption Of bonds
Issued in pursuance of said law, which said
proposals will be opened by rue In tho said
town Of Elko, at my office, on the 9th day Of
February, 1888. All proposals must be sealed
and endorsed, proposals for the redemption
Of Elko County Jail Bonds" and must be sc-
compsnied with the bonds proposed to be sur
rendered together with all their respective
coupons not yet dpS, ~ EhTE5'3sa fs q E
No bid will be entertained that does not
/. strictly comply with these instructions. .,.
= :. te Q.W.Hu1L, County Treasurer.
Elko, Nevada, January 0, 1883.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-01-20
COUNTY PRINTING.

uOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BIDS
M are now open for the printing OF Elko
County for the term Of one year commencing
February /, 1888, and ending February /, 1889.
Said printing to include everything paid for
out Of County Funds, publishing of Proceed
ings Of Board Of, Commissioners, printing tax
list, Advertising, Official blanks single, lettor
heads, etc. Bids must be 1led in my Office
before the 9th day Of February, 1888. ..
G. 3. WISEMAN,
." Ex-officio Clerk Of Board OF County
Commissioners IN and for the coun-
~ of.Blko, ~
Blko, New, Jan. 9, 1883.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-01-20
NOTICE TO JUSTICES AND
CONSTARLES.

THE kBovE NAMED TOWNSHIP oFF1c-
J. ers Of Elko county will pie ase take notice
that they must comply with Sectionl 1880 Of
the General Statutes Of Nevada without fur.
thtrhotice. Report all fees, civiias we'll ~
cTiminaf. Any Of whom have not the law az
their command please SO inform me and I
will furnish the aams &. ia 81. .a sE
..-.. G. D. wIsRMAN,
q Ga a clork'