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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
THE BUDGET FOR NEXT YEAR.
THE APPROPRIATIONS KEPT CLOSE
TO LAST YEARS LEVEL.

The Amounts for New improvements
Not Large-An Increase of $4,000
in the salary List-The Tax Ordi-
nance VIII Catch Pretty Much
Everythfng-POoI Rooms and Push
Carts Taxed Out of Existence-BrO-
kers Dealing in Futures 10 Pay n
Tax of s5OO-Money Brokers Must
Pay $3.50 and Parties Who Negoti-
ate Loans on Real Estate Must
Come Up with SO.
The city's budget for next year is S7i3,-
5Ss This is an increase of $52S3 over that
of the present year. The changes made
in the various items Of the budget are
slight. about one-half being slightly in
creased and the other half slightly de-
creased.
No new items are included in the bud
get. The amount appropriated for street
opening is the same as last year, $j0O00
A good part of this viii so 10 the pay
ment Of notes for purchases already
made, but the council VIII doubtless con-
tinue 10 purchase rights of way on the
same plan. Street paving fares badly,
only $1,000 being appropriated to that pur-
pose. Evidently South Broad street will
not be paved next year. The fire depart
ment gets the same appropriation as last
year, $1,000 The police department gets
an increase of 5000. the appropriation be
ing $4,000.
The largest increase in any item is in
the salary list which is increased from
SIS, 500 to S35. 600. an increase Of $500 This
was necessary to provide for the salaries
of the commissioner of public works and
his clerk and of the three tax assessors
and their clerk. The appropriation TO
parks and squares is increased from
5000 to $1,000, and means that the work
of converting the old South Broad street
cemetery into the Colonial park will be-
gin at once.
The new budget is given below with
comparison with the budget for this year:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24

The tax ordinance which was also
adopted last night, is in the main the
same as that for the present year. There
are several interesting changes, however.
Pool rooms are practically prohibited
by tax of 5000.
tax on push carts is raised from $50 to
Sl00 The push cart business will have to
be very profitable TO stand such tax as
this. This action on the part of council
will give great satisfaction to two classes
of people, the retail dealers and the po-
lice, to both of which the push cart ven
doris have proven a great annoyance.
Circuses viii have to pay a tax Of $500
a day hereafter. The tax was formerly
500 day. This will probably keep out
all except the mammoth attractions.
The sections taxing sailor boarding
houses so and runners for those houses
SIS each, is left out of the new ordinance
and sailor boarding houses are now placed
houses.
Saloons with restaurants attached will
have to pay the S25 restaurant tax in
addition to the saloon license
Money lenders are taxed $50 per annum.
persons negotiating loans on real estate
will be required to pay a tax of SIS.
other changes and additions are as fol-
Dealers in bicycles or agents for the sale
OF same, $50.
Manufacturers of baking powders or
sef-rising -four or both $50
Retail dealers selling dressed poultry,
Iresh meats and fresh vegetables, in adj
dition TO the tax of retail dealers, $40.
Every person, firm or corporation en-
gagged in buying or selling of exchange,
other than those paying tax required of
banks and bankers, S25.
Brokers or agents buying and selling
futures at margin, $500
Insurance brokers doing business under
Nenable bill 500 for each company rep
resented.
Theatrical companies exhibiting out
side of the theater, s. for each perform
ance; increased from 50.
lannnTsing inrFpQ cd
SIS TO $50; without steam, increased to $25,
from $40.
Barber shops. "a for each chair in shop.
instead of 81 for each chair in use.
Manufacturers of patent medicines not
engaged in business of a druggist, $50.
Burglar alarm companies or agents, $25.
was transacted.
A resolution was introduced authoriz-
ing the committee on city lots to have
the northwestern room on the second floor
of the city exchange arranged for the
commissioner of public works at a cost
not exceeding S400
Some objection was raised to the reso-
luton. Alderman Watson said he did
not believe in adopting such a course
when the room on the first floor occu-
pied by Ellis, Young & Co., at a small
rental, might be secured.
Mayor Myers stated that Ellis, Young
d Co had lease on the room occupied
by them until October, but that they were
willing to surrender il to the city az
soon as they could secure a convenient
Some of the aldermen thought the
amount specified too large for temporari-
ly fitting up an office and the resolution
was laid on the table.
The members of council present at the
meeting were Mayor Myers, Aldermen
Falligant Watson, CarOlan, Gleason
Tiedeman, Lamotte, Hudson. Garrard The
council took recess until Friday night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
TO PAY THE COURT COSTS.
Observation-Disclosures Men VIII Avoid
Going to Jail.


Going to Jail.
1t is now definitely settled that all of
the parties indicted for running nickle-in-
the-slot machines will pay the costs of
court, which are 5000 in each case and
have the prosecution dismissed
The facts in the case were stated in open
court before Judge MacDonell yesterday
and he agreed TO the settlement of the
cases against the other defend
ants on this basis. Otherwise
they. would more likely have
pleaded guilty and accepted the week in
jail as did Mr.. Charles Kolshorn instead
of paying the $500 which was assessed
Mr.. Kolshorn, however, made test case
of it and went to jail as matter of prin-
ciple. The other parties indicted on the
same charge are John Cottingham, Will
lam F. Thee, William Riley. Edward Sol
ONION, w. b. Brown, Charles Goldman, G.
w. Getsinger,- John w. Watkins, Martin
Haar, Robert Lord. Dick Geffken, Thomas
Anglin, Henry Schroeder and j. II. Lang.
Two of them paid the costs yesterday and
their indictments were dismissed The
other parties indicted have signified
willingness to let the matter take the same
course
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
MOODY INVITED TO SAVANNAH.
The Famous Evangelist Wanted Here
in February.


The Pastors Association of Savannah
held a meeting yesterday afternoon at
the Young Mems Christian Association
and spent some time in discussing the
question of holding a large public revival
here in February, to be conducted by
Rev. Dwight L. Moody, the famous
evangelist.
Resolutions were unanimously passed
instructing the secretary, Rev. Thomas
]. Shipman. to invite Rev. Mr.. Moody in
the name of the association to come to
Savannah in February to conduct such
meetings to last not less than ten days.
Rev. Robb White of Christ church pre-
sided at the meeting and all the pastors
present were heartily in favor of doing all
in their power to push the work forward.
In case Mr.. Moody accepts the invitation
it has been provided that the meetings
shall be held in Wesley Monumental
church, and in case there should be any
overflow meetings they will be in the
First Presbyterian church which is
nearby.
The pastors of the city are all enthu-
siastic over the project, and they will be
greatly disappointed in case anything
should transpire which would prevent
Mr.. Moody from accepting the invitation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
SWEPT OUT TO SEA.
No Trace of Young Wall and Ritter,
Who Were Lost at st. GATHERINGS.

Who Were Lost at st. Catherine's.
Mr.. w. II. Wall and his brother, c. o.
Wall, returned yesterday morning from
st. GATHERINGS, where they went to search
for the body of their brother, Frank Wall,
and his brother-in-law, George Ritter
who were drowned off McQueen's ham,
mock last Wednesday.
The fact of the drowning has already
been announced in the Morning News.
Mr.. w. H. Wall informed a Morning News
reporter yesterday that his father, +. NJ.
Wall. Sr., accompanied by his two sons,
+. M. Wall, Jr., and B. M. Wall, and
George Ritter, left Dutchtown eight south
OF the city Wednesday on a fishing expe-
dition. They had two open boats. two
being in each boat They attempted to
enter the mouth of McQueen's creek about
noon The tide was running out at the
time and the current was very strong
swamped.
Mr. F. NJ. Wall. the father. and his son
b. NJ Wall, found themselves in water
up to their shoulders. They attempted
to save their boat, but soon found thar
1t was all they. could do TO save them
selves. The other boat was in deeper
water. When the boat overturned all the
Two men in IL could do was to cling to
the boat and the last seen of them they
We're being carried out to sea rapidly by
the tide.
After getting ashore and not being able
10 ma any further trace of their COM
panions the old man and his son walked
to MIR. Jacob Rauers place where they
were furnished with wagon with which
to make a search of the beach They
spent Thursday on the beach searching
for the bodies and returned to their home
in Dutchtown Friday morning. 1t was
sad news they brought. Young Wall left
wife and five little children, the oldest
of whom is only years of age, while Rit-
ter left a wife and an aged father Both
lived in the same house. The two families
are in almost destitute circumstances
and there is good opportunity for the
exercise OF Christmas charity in their be-
half.
Messrs. w. H. and G. o. Wall will go
down to St. GATHERINGS again to-day TO
renew their search for the bodies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
THE MUSIC CULTURE CLUB.
Its Second Concert at the Theater
Last Night.


The second concert of the Music Gull
ture Club drew large and discriminat-
ing audience to the theater last night de-
spite the holiday season. when so many
people have calls to remain at home.
The following was the programme:
On the Mountains ....................G reig
Mr.. Arpad Laszlo.
'-i'' Miss Maude clay Mills. O'ieN
Hungarian Caprice .Dunkler
Mr.. Blumenberg.
a. Romance '..'....-''...'.'.-.'.''.'. I>aszio
Mr.. Lazslo
a The Sweetest Flower. Van der Stucken
b. When Love is Kind. .....Anonymou
a. simple Aveu,'' .Thome
b. "Serenade Badine," -. Gabriel Marie
Mr. Blumenberg.
Rhapsodie No. 6......................L List
Mr.. Laszlo.
Ave Maria ........................... CTOuQOd
Miss Mills, Mr.. Laszlo, Mr. Blumenbere
Before the final trio Mr.. Blumenberg
came in with another number. a Span
well known celist.
The concert commenced rather chilling
ly with the Grieg piano solO-a piece of
not sufficient Importance or interest to
occupy the first place on the programme
Mr.. Blumenberg handled his Violoncello
with ease and facility, and his tone was
full and eXquisitely true. His per-
Torrance was somewhat marred,
however, by excess of manner
iSms and more especially by the in
ferior grade of his selections. From such
a player one expects a better class of
music. His most successful piece was
played as an encore-a charming little
piece which sounded like a transcription
of one of Paganinis violin caprices
Miss Minis captured the audience by her
charming presence The ladies said she
was cute" All her numbers were sing)Ie
little parlor songs. but she sang them with
taste and feeling. The audience was quite
taken by her encore. Hush, Little Girl.
Don't Cryr'
Mr. Laszlo was very successful with his
own compositions-perh more so than
with the List RhapsOdies, the one In ID
fiat. but probably his best effort was the
encore 10 the latter. when he PLAYED very
well Chopin's A nat waltz, Op a.
No doubt the concluding number the
Baeh-Gounod AVE Maria" arranged -
a trio. gave the audience more pleasure
than any other. N was also the only niece
on the programme which could by anv
stretch OF The imagination be called
classic.
y o. remarkable how concert companies.
When they come here, insist uDon re-
ntricting their selections 20 second "a fhird
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Have You Gotten Your Presents,

This Is your last day before Christmas 70
select presents from the superb stock ~
the Sternberg Jewelry Company. Bea,ti-
fun line Of gentlemen's scarf pins. cur b,,t
tons, links, shirt studs, diamonds "a,
mond rings pins brooches and orna r,s ~ "a
s olo anu SILVER Jewelry OF every descriD,
lon' me so4d ana silver watches cbai1s
ana charms for ladies' and gertle 80 il 5
vases. bronzes, clocks. opera eiasses ~
s s.,l,, ueennrehasi gold headed canes Sou
SILVER trinkets sterling siivarware- '''t ls
Lowest prices In the citY-ad. ~.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
TO SELL RAILROAD STOCK.
The Executors of Capt. Guerard's
Estate Granted Authority.

Messrs. r. d. and William E. Guerard,
executors of the will of John NJ. Guer-
ard, were granted an order yesterday on
the verdict Of q. jury allowing them to
sell fifty shares of the capital stock Of
the Eatcnton branch railroad belonging
to the estate for. $40.
The market valuation of this stock is
about co. and it's par value 100. High
prices have been paid for Il recently on
account OF the fact that the owners or
the Middle Georgia and Atlantic railroad
have been endeavoring to get hold of a
majority of IT in order to have such a con-
troll as will enable them to continne the
lease of the Eatonton branch to their
road after it's expiration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
DeIa,ea b, a MrecI.ed I,reirht

The train from Atlanta on the Central
railroad arrived IN Savannah yesterday
az J O'Clock, about six hours late. The
delay was due 30 the fact that two
freight cars were deralled on the main
line, about tHo mNes north N Nnlrn
aHl ronslarrallle nfe was occupied in
getting t1e damage stfnishtened out
Tile best way 10 avoid scalp diseases
hair failing ont and premature baldnsss
D AZ uef fhe beet preventive known for
tbaf pprpQse- lialfs liHlr Ranracr. adj
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
TO LOOK AFTER FIREWORKS.

The Police to See That There is no
Improper Use of Them.
1t looks as If lots of money were going
to be burned up in fireworks this year.
While no effort is going to be made on
the part of the city authorities to interfere
with proper use of fireworks within the
proper bounds, it is understood that they
have determined that there shall be no
improper or brutal use of them, or any
unnecessary rowdyism and those who car
ry the matter too far are liable to get a
return for their investment.
Those who will have to deal with such
matters say they are going to see that
proper order is observed and that no
damage done through the use of fire.
works
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Young Man Asks n Question--Can
Any Young Lady Answer III

Editor Morning News: Dear Sir-I have
been calling on young lady regularly for
four months, would it be proper for me to
give her diamond ring or other valu a BILE
Jewelry as a Christmas present? / make
this inquiry after a careful Inspection of
the handsome Christmas stock of the
Sternberg Jewelry Company, whose ele-
gant variety of diamonds, diamond iexy-
elry and ornaments, and very REASONABLE 9
prices, seriously impressed me- as / dorT
think l ever saw richer jewelry display
YOUNG MAN.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS
Desirable Dishes to Serve in Every
Home

The financial mic at New York. the
war talk and the shipments of gold to Eu-
rope does not creat tie as much attention
in Savannah as preparations made by
housekeepers for the Christmas dinner.
It's a gratifying fart that the ladies OF
this city have no trouble in selecting their
dinners when they on der from H. Logan.
Never has Logan b,aen better prepared
than at present to promptly furnish the
finest of beef, mutton and venison; the
choicest turkeys and tiucks, both domes-
tic and wild, and all kq nds of game, white
plume celery and every thing that goes to
make royal dinner. Send in your or
ders to-day, and be bocsSed for an elegant
Christmas dinner.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Fakes in Orane, es.

1t transpires that all oran ges that are
alleged to be Floridas are not the genuine
American fruit. Some Hava.nas and ia
maicas are coming packed in Florida
boxes. There is but one way for people
who are not experts to protect themselves
against imposition, and that is, to buy
from dealers who will not stook) to trick
cry. We have the genuine Ireiian river
tloridas They are worth s. IA box. We
charge 80 a box for them. Este tie S. w.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24

There VIII be a rush at Joyce's marie,
az Abercorn and Liberty streets - 49,
All who wish 10 De served viii, -
Christmas dinners. which viii ,ncl,,,le. ~.
keys. game and spring Ue...t.tt..
lNrig aR ihis morning and a-f In 49,. ~
IMAM that az J. J. Joyce s-ad. d" '''' ei'y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
LIQUOR DEALERS REGISTERING.
Nineteen Gave Their Names to the
Ordinary Yesterday.

Nineteen liquor dealers registered at the
court of ordinary yesterday for the year
1896. All who expect to. do business are
required to register, and they must APP
pear in person to do so, not by proxy.
The registration books for this purpose
will be open at 9 o'clock this morning.
The will of Sarah H. Ashby was filed.
Louis M. Ashby is named as executor.
Temporary letters of administration on
the estate of Arthur b. Barnweu were
granted TO Sarah N. Cox.
Daniel j. Morrison filed a petition to
have letters of administration granted TO
J: e. Brooks on the estate of jackson
Morrison, deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Tried for Attempt 20 Murder.

Charles Grant was tried in the superior
court yesterday on a charge of assault
with intent to murder Caleb Stanley on
Dec. IA. by cutting him with a knife. The
jury found the defendant guilty Of stab
bling another not in his own defense ana
he was sentenced to pay fine OF sl00 ana
costs, or spend twelve months on the
chain gang N''N
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
33ls Per Cent. Discount on Suits ana
OvercOats at KohIer,s

We are offering our entine stock NJ
suits and overcoats at cash discount og
SS1s per cent. off our former low prices
This means that Kohler at 14O Rrouor1-
Ton, IS selling the finest high-art cIofb{no
at less than competitors charge for Is
dlnary goods. Open niehts-ad -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Stim Selling Turkeys.

We are going to keep on selling them.
too. We will deliver more of them to-
day than the whole shooting match of
those who have been trying to make us
quit. The reason we can sell more is be-
cause we can sell cheaper We get our
turkeys on consignment; don't have to
fudge bad birds to get profits. Consum-
ers get the benefit of lower prices bv rea-
son OF competition so long as we handle
99ouI1ry' we are going to keep prices
GOWN. Estate s. w. Branch
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Market Open All DAT.

The market is to be open all day Tues
day from a. m. to 10 p. m. Logan has
arranged to make the greatest display
ever seen in any market in the south
He invites everybody to come eald see
what Savannah's leading butcher can do
when ne determines to make the display
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Reduced Rates to AtIont,

The Central of Georgia railway will sell
excursion tickets, Savannah 10 Atlanto
and return at rate of Sl.2O. Dec. 10 70
25th inclusive, tickets limited returnine,
10 hVe days from date Of sale.-ad 3
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
THE OGLETHoRPEs' NEW OFFICER

c. #. Law Succeeds Second Lieuten-
ant w. Old. Rockwell.
Mr. c. F. Law was elected second lieu
tenant of the OglethOrpe Light Infantry
last night, to fl the vacancy caused by the
prootion of Lieut.. W. O'D. Rockwell to
the adjutancy of the Second battalion.
The election was an exciting one. the
contest being between Mr.. Law and Mr.
Jeff d. Miller. Mr.. Law was elected at
a preliminary meeting last night and
again at the formal election last night
The company is to be congratulated upon
securing a Thoroughly efficient officer and
one who has its best interests at heart
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Entertained bv Its Now Cnptnin.

Company d of the Savannah Volunteer
Guards was royalty entertained last night
by Capt w. w. Mackall, its newly elect
ed commanding officer. Capt. MackaI
gave the boys a hearty welcome and good
cheer was the feature of the evening
They are TO be congratulated in their
choice OF a chief officer. for they have one
who will devote his every energy to the
progress and advance Of the company
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24

The funeral of Mr.. James f. Lane,
which took place yesterday afternoon
from the Cathedral. was largely attended
by the friends of the deceased. The flu
neral survives were conducted by Rev Ed
ward Chase. The remarks upon the char
acter of the deceased by Father Chase
were brief, but appropriate and touching.
The interment was in the Cathedral GEM
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
No Flies on John

John I. Evans, the grocer, says Mr..
Irwin is selling lot of Huckins' diamond
back terrapin soup. He evidently has
epicurean customers, with coacbmen CON
sldering the quality, 70 cents a quart for
Huck1ns terrapin soup is not so dear al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
Beautiful Xmas MI, fiers Chenp.

Nothing more useful than a fine silk
mufiier for gent, lady or child. We pur-
chased a drummers samp lie line at about
half price and offer them at a sacrifice
kohler's, 40 BrOughton, is the place mi
tlal handkerchiefs. 20 cenn I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS.
They VIII Reopen the Day After
New Years.

The quarterly examinations of tbs pub
lie schools closed yesterday at 2 O'Clock
D. m. and all the school children We're
dismissed for the holidays until Thursday.
Jan. ?, when they will resume business
at the old stand
The children are anticipating a week
OF happy enjoyment and the prospects for
success IN that line are bright. Few or
the teachers win leave the city 10 spend
the holidays Col. Spencer will spend the
week in Atlanta, Mr.. Sims has gone ri
Macon Dir. Hartridgc VIII visit Baltimore.
Mf- OHara has gone 20 New York. and
PIT WOOD VIII spend his vacation al MA
home az Palmetto
The other teachers viii get their holiday
entertainment az homo until thev feefn
theif oailg work again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
KohIer's for Xmas Presents.

Xmas presents at Kohler's, 40 Brougb-
ton, are varied: Gents jewelry, handker-
chiefs, neckwear, umbrellas. canes muf-
fiers, smoking jackets, pajamas gloves
SILK vests, full dress cnest protectors
soif caps, bicycle hose; 3315 per cent dis
count on all suits and overcoats-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
A BuIIoch County Lady Dead.

Mrs. James Lee died at her home near
Statesboro. Bulloch county. yesterday.
and win be buried there to-day. Mrs.
Lee was well known IN Savannah. She
leaves "A husband and seven children. one
OF whom d. Mr.. Clayton ID. Lee. She was
q sister % Mrs y. A. Denmark
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24

Is due 70 impure blood and cannot he
cured with local applications. Hoods sar-
saparilla has cured hundreds OF cases ~
catarrh because II purihes the blood ana
IN this way removes the cause of the a.
ease. 10 also builds 40 thc system ana
prevents attacks OF pnuemouia. dinhfba-
Tia and typhoid fever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-24
PoNDER's CASE OFF AGAIN.
1t is Now Set for "a Hearing Thursday
Morning.

The hearing of the application of Thorn
as V. Ponder, charged with the murder of
Frank keenan,, for bail has again been
postponed. A postponement was granted
by Judge Falhgant yesterday on
account of the fact that Hon.
F. G. duBignon, one of the at
torneys for the defendant, will be absent
from the city to-day. The hearing has
been set for Thursday morning and is ex-
pected to take place then.