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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
THE RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
An Examination in savannah Feb. l
a New Cap.

An Examination in Savannah Feb. 10.
a New Cap.
Examinations Of applicants for positions
In the railway mail service will be held at
the following places on the dates named
Savannah, Feb. 10; Macon, Feb. IL; Biz
mingham, March 10. Applicants can
obtain blanks by writing to the civil service
commission, Washington, d. G.
In recently issued circular of instruc-
tlons to the railway mail clerks the SUPER
1ntendent notes that tho navy department
has recently made change in the style of
cap worn, (which is a good one, AID one
which should be adopted in this service. 1t
is Substantially the same as the old CAP.
with the exception that it has curved visor
Instead of straight one. In p ovidlng
themselves with cap, hereafter, clerks will
conform to the new style instead of the old.
Clerks who have the old style caps can still
continue TO wear them" The change is on
the recommendation of Maj. NJ. S. Mans
field. chief clerk Of the railway mail service
in this division.
The circular also says: "In conformity
with the offer of the honorable postmaster
general, relative to awarding medals for
superior case examinations a committee
of six members will be selected to determine
the successful competitor of this division.
This committee will consist of one member
from the lines der the supervision of chief
clerks Mt Atlanta, c. arleston, jacksonville.
New Orlea 8, Chattanooga and Memphis.
Chief clerks at the points mentioned will
take the matter in charge. consulting with
the clerks under their supervision, designate
representative and notify this office at
once. The date Of meeting will be an
nounced
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
CITY BREVIrtHS,

The Georgia Historical Society will hold
It's January meeting tomorrow night.
There has been quite let up in the
stringency in the market In this city, aud
money is again quite easy.
There have been several large trausac-
tions in local read estate this week Real
estate men are looking for a very active
demand for all Kinds Of property.
The MORNING NEWS is indebted 10 Col.
b. w. Wrenn, general passenger and ticket
agent Of the East Tennessee, Virginia aud
Georgia railway, for a souvenir for 1891 in
the form of a morocco-bound diary and
memorandum book.
James Ross (colored), was arrested Friday
night for stealing box Of candy from the
store of John Lynch, at Taylor aud Whita-
ker streets. Mayor Schwarz turned Ross
over yesterday morning to the city court on
a charge of simple larceny.
Mr.. Charles F. Pre- ldergast, fire. marine
aud storm surance agent, l06 BAY 81 Get
is distributing useful calendar for 1891
In addition to a monthly calendar it has the
phases of she moon, the fire alarm stations
in Savannah, short rate table and other
usual matters.
Supt G.. W. Alley OF the City and Sub
urban railway, who was reported among
the otiicers-elect of Fidelity castle, KING Is
of the Goldea Eagle, in yesterdays
MORNING News, says be is not member of
Fidelity castle, ana therefore could not be
one of its officers.
The sisters Of st. Marys Home return
than to the contributors TO the Cristmas
dinner for the little orphans. They also
thank Supt. Glenn. Saussv for his Kindness
in giving the children free ride around the
Belt line Friday afternoon. After max
ing the circuit Supt. Saussy showed the
children through the works of the company.
and explained to them all the details OF t5e
electric system. His talk was very instruct
i've and attentively listened to by the young
auditors.
Several days ago J. J. Sullivan dis
charged one of the negro dishwasherS at his
restaurant. Last night the boy called on
Mr.. Sullivan and demanded his monev. He
was told that when he learned how to talk
properly that he would be given what was
due him. The negro went out through the
lsine door in a sulleu manner, aud In a few
minutes large cobblestone came crashing
through one of the large windows, and fell
in The middle of the flo II in close proximity
to several gentlemen who were eating sun
per- Mn Sullivan grabbed up q pistol aud
ran out into the lane, but the window
breaker had made his escape The matter
was reported to the police.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
THE STATES NEW TAXES.
Collector McGowsn's List a STARTER
to Some People


Tax Collector McGowan announces that
the state specific taxes are now due. The
last legislature made some sweeping changes
in the Law, both In regard TO increases and
new taxes, which Will not be relIshed by
those directly interested.
Taxes on itinerant lightning rod dealers,
shows and exhibitions have heen doubled,
and are now $50. instead Of s25.
Circuses for each day will have to pay
$500, which is an increase Of 800.
Deal n in pistols. toy pistols, shooting
cartridges, dirks and bowie knives will pay
in future 500, instead of 225
Dealers In futures are taxed 81 900, which
Is an increase of $500 over last year. The
provision Of this tax takes in dealers in
futures through regular organized stock
aud cotton exchanges or boards Of trade,
buying or selling tarm products, sugar,
coffee, salt, meat, railroad stocks aud bonds
and stocks and bonds Of all kinds.
Bucket shops come in for the heaviest
tax, $4,000. The law governing this tax is
very explicit, and is as follows: Every
individual OF trm or his or their agents en-
gagged in such business, when they take or
ders IN their own account and determine
the loss or gain between them or their
patrons by market reports received from
any source whatever, and whose business is
generally denominated bucket slops,' shall
be taxed in the sum OF $4,000"
The following new taxes have been added
TO the list Itinerant doctors, dentists, opti-
clans and specialists. $40; packing houses
doing Id storage business, $500; brewing
companies and each cgent Of non-resident
brewing com anies, 500; pawnbrolEers, $50
for each place of business; mercantile and
collecting agencies, commercial agencies,
and oil other agencies Of like character, $50.
All persons whose business is liable TO the
above taxes, with the exception Of shows,
exhibitions and circuses, must register with
the ordinary and pay the takes 70 the tax
collector at the time of commencing buis
hess. A failure to do this leaves the party
liable to indictment for misdemeanor, and
a fine on conviction Of not less than double
the amount Of the tax, or imprisonment. as
prescribed by section 43l0 Of the code, or
both, in the discretion of the court, one-half
OF the fine to be applied to the payment of
the tax, and the other half to a fund Of
fines and forfeItures for use Of officers of
court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
LOCAL PERSONAL

A. 8. Cohen of Atlanta is at the Screven.
c. W. Pidcock Of Brunswick Is at the
Pulaski
NJ. 81. Saul of Atlanta Is registered at the
De Soto.
Robert V. Swain, Esq, of McRae Is at
the Pulaski.
n. Guyer of Keokuk, Ia, is registered at
the Marshall.
at the Pulaski.
T. J. Klapman Of Augusta is registered
at the Marshall.
J. W. Butler of New York is in the city on
a visit to friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Taylor Of Buffalo are
stopping at the De Soto.
Joe Bowers and Charles Cotton of Au-
gusta are at the Marshall.
w. c. Starr and w. II. Stub OF gusta
are stopping at the Pulaski.
A. w. Vigal and G. r Homer of Balti-
more are stopping at the De Soto.
G. Whitehurst and J. Whitehurst of At
lanta are registered at the Pulaski.
M. H. Hastorstt, Mrs Howard and Miss
Lizze Clark of Griffin are stopping at the
Pulaski.
Ike Martin, Ben D. Rothschild and T. P.
Watson Of New York are registered at the
Screven.
Miss Nellie Sumner, who was visiting
Miss Allie Kennedy, left for her home in
Augusta yeste day.
Rev. A. J. FARRELL will preach his first
sermon as pastor Of Trinity Methodlsr Epis-
copal church to-day.
Misses Sarah, Mary and Josephine Wal
thers OF Stockholm, N. J., are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. James II. Butler, PAL Montgomery.
Mrs. J. K. Obi of Atlanta is at the Pu-
laski. Mrs. Obi was in Savannah some
years ago, and as Miss Maude Andrews she
made many friends In the city.
H. j. Winkers, formerly with the Savau-
nah Soap Works, has beeI appoin ed special
agent for the Hartford Life and Annuity
Company, with headquarters in Savannah
Eugene Kelly of New York, who has been
dangerously i'll from an attack or pneu-
monia. is reported out of danger Mr. Kelly
is the largest stakeholder in the Southern
bank of this city.
A delightful entertainment was given at
the residence of Mr.. c. Walter Smith, No.
" Waldburg street, last evening, in honor
| of Master Erly ]. Smith, who leaves to-day
for school after two weeks vacation.
Andrew Y. Austin, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Susie, left yesterday for Balti-
| more. Mr.. Austin has been very Ill at his
residence for nearly six months, and his
many friends will be glad to learn of his
improvement.
MIR. Joseph Eayer, junior member of the
| firm of j. q j. Eager Of New York, and
who Is also interested in O large summer
house In the Green mountains, is stopping
at the De Soto. He is accompanied by Mr.,
| w. II. Elliott also of New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
Flower of the Family"

The Fleming Dramatic Association WI
give its first anniversary entertainment
and hop Jan. Is at Masonic Temple for the
benefit Of st. Mary's Home. presenting
Walter Il Bakers THE Flower Of the
Family" which attracted 30 much atten-
ton In northern ei les IN 1859 aud 90.
The presentation Of this play By the Fletn-
ings a treat in itself, this being it's frst
production in the south. The association
proposes to make the performances q finan-
cial success. In 1890 il realized 5000 in
three performances. The people Of Savan-
nah and the friends Of the Flemings realize
that their performance and success are not
by any means what is known as charity
success. but it Is q charitable and generous
organization. The association has played
my Brothers Keeper" Bread on the
Wabersrand above the Clouds" The latter,
opening the season at the Savannah Thea
ter in 1890, brought to the Flemings the
honor Of producing Walter B keris heaviest
drama The good cause and popularity Of
the association bespeak liberal patronage.
The play is being rehearsed by Mr.. William
Fleming
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
A Constant Clinging to the Staff
Life,

Life.
The rush Of the holiday trade and the
general lull in business circles just follow
ing seem to have no effect upon the -four
mills and grain stores. People must eat,
and likewise horses and cattle. The busy
scene at the corner of Congress and Mont
gomery streets is a proof of this. The large
and well-filled wagons of the Forest City
Mills are constantly employed in hauling the
product of this first-claSs establishment.
Haynes & Elton, toe proprietors of these
excellent mills, employ a large force Of
worknen in the manufacture Of their popu-
lar brands OF -four, meal and grits.
The large demand for "Haynes' Fancy
Patent" "Oglethorpe R ,ller Process" and
Forest City Mills Family" brands OF -four
is an evidence of the superior qualities of
these goods.
A special feature is the large sales of
Haynes Prepared Flour" which is put up
in paper bags. ready for the retail trade.
1t is a most convenient form and saves time
and labor to the retail grocer.
The meal and grits which ere manufact-
ured at these mills is made from selected
Maryland white corn, and the machinery of
the mills is constantly at work. This Is a
guarantee that the product is always fresh
and sweet
The stock of hay, cats, corn, stock feed,
wheat bran, seed rye, Texas and Kansas rust
proof oats is always kept up to the high
standard of excellency which is borne by
the popular and prosperous Forest City
Mills. Haynes & Elton keep their custom
ers posted upon the price current for their
goods, and enjoy an enyiable reputation
for their fair aid square dealings In all their
business ransactions-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
WANT TO KNOW, you KNOW"
3. q. Levy & Bro Are Curious-Free
Furniture for eoruebodv.

| B. q. Levy & Bro Are Curious-Free
Furniture for somebody.
B. Il. Levy & Bro. besides enjoying the
largest general patronage in their line in
Savannah, have a very large trade among
the MECHANICS Of the city, and, as slight
token Of appreciation, and at thu same
time 70 crafty their curiosity. as TO 'WHo
Is TIE AosT POPULAR MECHANIC IN SA-
vASNAH," have hit on a novel PLAZA to settle
the question. Here is the scheme. They
will put on exhibition in one Of their
mammoth show windows an ELEGANT AND
COMPLETE BEDROOM SET OF FURNITURE,
which Is 70 be presented to the most popu-
lar mechanic. This preference to be de-
cided by the votes Of his friends and
acquaintances who will register their
names on q book for that purpose in favor
Of their particular preference.
HAnyb body can vote.
There is no charge for voting.
EsFYon need not be patron Of the es-
Enlistment to vote
You can come in and register your
vote without any requirement to buy any
thing.
Where does the profit come inl
Well, In a nutshell, we bring down two
birds with one stone.
1. We make somebody present Of hand
some bedroom set free of cost.
2 We get some advertising which may
benefit US in the future.
You see we are not as disinterested as you
might suppose.
No votes ioiH be recorded on Saturdays;
that is our busy day.
The contest win close with Friday,
Jan. 80.
The result, with name of lucky contest
ant, will be published in the MORNING NEWS
of Sunday, Feb. l.
Note These Points-Anybody can vote.
You can come in and vote and be under
no obligation to buy anything
If you have frie2d or relative who is a
mechanic see If you can't elect him to the
possession of HANDSOME bedroom SET.
Respectfully,
B. II. LEVY & Bro,
I'D. 161 Congress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
Mrs. Mehrtens' Recital.

Nine. Leo W. Mehrtens win make her
first appearance, since her graduation from
Leipzig. before Savannah audience Thurs
day, Jan. Is, at the theater, under the man
agement of Davis Bros Mrs. Mehrtens is a
graduate of the Leipzig conservatory, and
has recently returned from three and half
years Of hard study abroad. She is recog-
nized by leading musicians In this countr V
and abroad as an artist of excellent and
rare attainments. Her recital will beyond
question be one of the leading musical
evest is of the season.
The Soiree Club gives its second
entertainment of the season at the
De Soto the same eveaing, and
many of the members and guests
will attend the recital in full
dress. aud attend the hop afterward.
Mrs Mehrtens, besides being an accom-
plished musician, is lady Of great aud soft
heart
The recital was arranged under the
management of Davis Bros, After the an
nouncement OF the firms financial troubles
the Seaior member sent word 30 Mrs. Mehr-
tens suggesting that she change the printed
matter and tickets to some other manage
ment Upon receiving the measage Mrs.
Mehrtens informed Mr.. Davis that she
would give the recital under their manage
ment If she played to empty benches, and if
they had no business or money, and if the
firm would accept 1t, she would play as
benefit for them Upon being told that
q benefit would not be needed by them, she
assured Mr. Davis that her talents were at
their disposal at any time Under such
circumstances the firm consented to let tbs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
A CowARDLY ACT.
A Negro Throws Salt and Pepper !
q Little White Boys Ewes.

A Negro Throws Salt and Pepper Into
Little White Boys Eyes.
About $50 o'clock last night negro
named George Lamb entered Jahnsen's
grocery store, at Reynolds aud jackson
streets, and called for some hard boiled
eggs. Willie Jahnsen, the 10-year-old son
of the proprietor, was behind the counter.
and filled the order. Lomb said he wanted
TO eat the eggs, and the boy handed him a
salt-cellar filed with mixture of black
pepper and salt, and paid no further atten
ton to him.
When Lamb satisfied himself he picked
up the cellar and without word dashed the
contents into the little fellows eyes. The
boy screamed with pain, and Lamb at
tempted to run out. but was captured by
several colored men who were in the store.
Policeman Fulton was called, and he ar
rested Lamb and took him to the barracks.
The prisoner declined to say what prompted
him to commit the crime. He was TO all
appearances sober. Mayor Schwarz will
probably teach him a lesson tomorrow
morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
Annie Pixley in M'Liss.

Charming Annie Pixlsy will be in Sa-
vannah IA M'LiSs Wednesday night Miss
Pixley Is, one of the lights of the American
stage, and in Savannah as elsewhere she
never fails to draw large audiences.
.'Of the numerous plays" says the Phila-
dslphia Press 'purporting to'be pictures of
far western life that sprang up in q day
and were cut down In q night, 'M'Liss, is
the only one that has made its claim good.
= Miss Pixley has played the leading char
acter over 1000 times, and has achieved q
decided and legitimate success. {"
A well-known writer, in speaking of Miss
Pixley in the role, says: "She has really
given us new dramatic creation-not a
conventional portrait of character, but real
feSh and blood-and one as well defined iu
outline and color as Jefferson's rip Bouci-
caults 'Shaughraun' or Maggie Mitchelrs
'Fauchon.'"
This will be doubtless the last opportunity
OF seeing this charming artistic in her best
role.
The sale Of seats will begin Tuesday morn
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
DAVIS BROS. oREDITO Rs.
A Meeting to Be Held Jan. 22-The
Assignment Filed.

A Meeting to Be Held Jan. 22-The
Assignment Filed
Davis Bros. assignment was filed in the
clerks Office Of the superior court last night.
The schedule places the assets at $50, 100 30,
and the liabilities at So, 657 OS, and the good
will of the firm at $1,000.
A meeting of the creditors will be held on
Jan. % II. c. Davis said last night that
he had no doubt that a compromise will be
eli cted at by which the firm will be
allowed to continue business, and will be
given chance TO place itself on a solid
footing once more. All the Savannah ored-
itors Q In favor of such an agreement.
said Mr.. Davis, and one of the largest
northern creditors telegraphed yesterday
that he was willing to accept any PROPOSE
ton the firm was eady TO make.
Assignee johnson will omen the store to-
morrow morning, and business will be car
ried on as usu Il, with the exception that all
sales will be for cash. Much sympathy was
exp essed yesterday for the 20 ,ng men
composing he firm, and every one expressed
the hope that their affairs will be satisfact.
orily settled in q sho, Il ne.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
MADE sUBJEoTs OF UNCLE SAM.

Three Germans and One Turk
Swear Allegiance to America.
John c. Ohsiek. c. FL. Heidtman, Martin
Ronge and Shedit Elias Ganem were made
citizens of the United States by Judge
Falligant in the superior court yesterday
morning. The three first named foreswore
allegiance TO the young Emperor of Ger
many and the fourth turned bis back on
the Sultan of Turkey and all his oriental
grandeur. Ganem signed bis name to the
document iu Turkish, and the clerk of the
court did not attempt to decipher it. but
took for granted that it was all right. The
hieroglyphic looked very much like short
hand writing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
WITNESSES OF THE TEST.
ooAsTABLRs MADE BY BALLOT.
The Elections in Five Militia Districts
Yesterday.


Yesterday,
The election for constables was held yes
terdey morning in the militia districts, the
law requiring the elections to be held on
the first Saturday in January. There was
little interest taken in the election, and the
old incumbents were elected without oppo-
sition.
The polls were opened in the First district
at the Office OF Magistrate Frank McDer-
mott, aud l55 votes were cast for e G..
Hartigan and James Clarity.
The election in the Second district was
held at the office of Magistrate T. j. Shelf
tall, and l03 votes were cast for Henry
Wetherhorn and Isaac R. Nathans
In the Third district the election was held
at the Office of Magistrate w. II. Patterson.
and 5S votes were cast for julius kaufman
and Henry G. Hestedt.
The election in the Fourth district was
held at the Office Of Magistrate S. E!singer.
and resulted in the reelection of James Sui
Ivan and James Brown.
The results of the elections in the county
districts. except the Seventh district, were
not received last night. In that district l.
Green and b. Staley were elected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
THE NEW PUBLIC BUILDING.

Col. Lester to Look After the Bill as
Soon as he Gets to Washington.
Congressman Lester returned to WASH
ington last night. Before leaving he was
asked what the prospects are for the Savan-
nah public building bill. The bill is now on
the Senate calendar ready to be taken up.
1t was reported favorably by the Sem
ate committee. having already passed the
House. Col. Lester will give the bill his
attention as soon as he gets to Washington.
What the Senate will do with it of course
remains to be seen, bu there is little doubt
of its passage The bill increases the au-
preparation to $500. 900 and provides for the
securing of a new site, if practicable; other
wise the erection Of the building on the
present site
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
VIM. a. Sherwood,

The greatest pianist of America, aud one of
the first of living virtuosi, will make his
first appearance in Savannah about Feb g
He is to make tour of the principal cities
of the country. playing in New York on
Jan. 18th. He has been offered guarantee
by Ludden 81 Bates for series of concerts
in the south, and his appearance here will
be the most important event of the musical
season -Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
Acorn Lodge.

Acorn Lodge No. 1903 has elected and
Installed the following officers:
P. Civilian Fawcett
N. Oh. H. Groth.
V. G.-George K. Zpperer.
Secretary-Henry M. Ward.
Treasurer-Benjamin Calls.
r. s. N. CT. P. Wright.
L. s. N. GA. Reich.
Il. s. V. Ga. w. Schwarz.
i. S. V. G.-George L. link.
Warden-J. II. Behr.
Condr.-S. j. Fraser.
X. s. S.-John b, Lance.
L. s. S.-James E. Henderson.
|. G.-George w. Allen.
o. G.-DAvid Lord.
ChaplaiI-F. w. Rich.
Trustees-Willam Fawcett, Fl. NJ. Ward.
II. E. Dreeson.
This lodge was instituted Aug. 8, with
seven members. It now las on the rolls in
good standing llS members The lodge is
in thus tiourishing condition, aud bids
fair TO be one Of the leading lodges of Odd
Fellows in Savannah. The members are
nearly all young men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
CAN'T CHANGE TIE HOURS.

The Time for City Registration Fixed
by the Legislature.
Col. Peter Reilly, chairman of the board
of registration, said yesterday that, while
the managers fully realize the Inconvenience
to which bank and commercial clerks were
put by the hours set apart for registration,
them. as the hours were fixed by legislative
enactment 1t was only at the last session,
said Col. Reilly, that the extra hours Sat-
urday nights were allowed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-04
Removal,

The Georgia State Building and Loan
Association Is the only national loan associ-
alton in the city Of Savannah. The offices
of the company are now peruantntly over
the Chatham Bank, notice Of which appears
in this issue Of the MORNING NEWS. The
new Offices are nicely fitted up for the con-
venience of the officers, who are delighted
with the convenience and comfort of their
headquarters. The Georgia Staten has
been very successful in its operations during
the past six months, as was shown by the
recent statement published in the MORNING
NEWS. The outlook is very favorable for
large increase of business this year.