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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-05
FLORIDA's LEGISLATURE.
4 Number Of Bills and RESOLUTIONS
Introduced.

Tallahassee Fla. April 1.-Two hours
+ Of the morning session in the House were
wasted in a wrangle over an unimportant
+ point on the rules precipitated by Air.
Gichrist's attempt to prevent debate be-
ing shut on by peremptory motions. Mr..
Gilchrist finally carried his point. but
not before the state printer offered 10
present the House with 90 copies Of the
rules 10 close the debate.
A long list Of resolutions was then intro
duced. including The usual motions for
committees TO Investigate the various
state institutions, including the agricultu-
raj college. experiment station. Deaf
and Dumb Asylum.
The rules were waived 10 permit the
adoption OF an important concurrent
resolution calling on the controller and
treasurer for statement Of the state
financial condition on April J. together
with the obligations for the next nine
months.
Mr.. Gilchrist offered a resolution at
the afternoon session that no committee
except the judiciary should be allowed
a clerk. which was amended by placing
me matter In the hands OF the House. IT.
chemist then broke the record by intro
Juclng ten constitutional amendments
and seven bills.
ton Of railroad commission bill by Mr.
Healy- II is voluminous measure.
SAID 10 have been prepared with an eye
TO doing justice to all concerned.
In the Senate two bills were introduced
looking to the relief Of the supreme
court through a commission
MT Darby moved to make his bill for
the relief Of the tax payers by issuing
certhcates Of Indebtedness a special order
Tor tomorrow, which was done The
measure Is generally considered imprac-
ticable.
Among the important bills introduced
was one abolishing the criminal court Of
Lake county, one prohibiting killing fish
by explosions, and an amendment to the
revenue lSW, another regulating sheriff's
fees and one regulating the pay of jurors
and witnesses, the latter making the state
liable FOL the fees Of an insolvent de-
PENDANTS witnesses.
At the afternoon session Populist Weeks
offered a resolution for a joint committee
TO frame an election law after the Aus
ralian system. This brought on a heated
debate. Mr. Dougherty's substitute. pIac-
ing the matter in the hands of the com
mittee on privileges and election pre-
vailed.
senator Perlnot, chairman Of the com
mittee appointed at the previous session
TO investigate railroad discrimination sub
mitted q report of the meeting held last
winter in Jacksonville. Those summoned
were such prominent business men as c.
y. Rogers, J. =. Taliaferro, y. b. Max
well and T. A. Phillips. the latter two of
the Florida Central and Peninsular.
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers- and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. ANY reliable druggist VINO
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one VINO
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
ShH FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. H. NEW FoRK. NJ
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9 SS3td3s sP,ti!I !. :
81 81 49, - . @ARE ~ Is the Best Blood
~ - "a - 81 U Purifier, Appetizer and
L. AZ NsA - > Nerve
~ That Tired Feeling
DOGS FEED on coRPsEs.
= Shocking state of Affairs on Bat
tIcneId in China.

tleneId in China.
London April A Central News dis
patch from Shanghai says tire CORE
spondent Of the Shanghai Mercury writes
under date Of March 2s. stating that ne
had visited the battlefield al Tien Chwang
Tai and found that the bodies Of the
Chinese dead had not been buried. but
had been left as they fell, and many Of
them had been destroyed by dogs The
place was wholly deserted. The Japa-
nese have established a civil administra-
ton al New Chwang to make prepara-
lions to take over the customs revenues
A dispatch from Toxic says information
had been received from the Pescadores
that on March % the japanese warship
Matsusima sounded the mouth of the Ma
kong Bay. No torpedoes were found and
the transports landed their troops and
stores IN Makong harbor The Chinese
soldiers imprisoned there were sent TO the
mainland in junks The captured Chinese
officers were retained. The guns in the
forts are slightly damaged and are being
repaired. The inhabitants are resuming
business and appear to be easy to govern
Another dispatch from Toxic says
Gen. Nodzu reports from Hal Cheng that
on April he sent a Chinese messenger to
the Chinese military front, notifying the
commander OF the armistlce and request
lis FL meeting 10 arrange details. IN April
he sent Japanese messenger and trum-
peter, requesting an answer from the
Chinese commander within twenty-four
hours On April 3 the messenger and
trumpeter not having returned, Col Aoki
fearing foul play. started himself with a
white flag and trumpeter. toward the
outposts. The Chinese outposts began
firing. when Col. Aolki halted and signal-
ed with his flag Of truce. When he at
tempted TO advance the Chinese renewed
their firing. wounding the japanese flag
bearer, and Col. Aoki was obliged to re-
turn. Gen. Nodzu asks whether the
Chinese envoy has informed the govern
ment at Pekin of the armistice.
Paris, April 4.-The European edition OF
the Herald has this dispatch under to-
days date from the Herald correspondent
In Shanghai: 'Telegraphic communication
with Formosa has been suspended as the
cable is broken. A German warship pres
ent during the operations at the Pesca-
dores reports that the resistance at ia
kung was feeble and the artillery was in
effective. The garrison at Tai-Wan-Foo
consists of 10000 Chinese Six Japanese
warships Will remain at the Psscadores."
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A PRowLER SHOT DEAD.
Prof. Reynolds of MiIIedgeviIIe
Kills a Wan ct MidnIght.

Nils wan r Mia mig mt
Milledgeville, Ca, April 4-For some
time past great many petty larcenies.
burglar.es and attempts al burglary have
occurred in this city, which has caused the
people 10 be on their guard and alive for
any suspicious noises. This resulted In a
tragedy about y O'Clock last night in
which Pat Shea of Hancock county was
killed by Prof w f. Reynolds. The pro-
lessor was sitting N mis- study reading
when he heard some one walking on his
front porch and on going to the side
glasses Of his front door he discovered the
Of his front door. He went to his sons
room to wake him. and asked for the
gun. His son arose and handed it 10
the professor with the remark that there
was only one cartridge in the house.
Prof. Reynolds, accompanied by his son,
went to the front door and opened it
They saw man standing in the shadow
OF the porch. His son cried out: Look
out, papa, he is going to shoot" The
professor raised his gun and shot and then
smut the door. The shot was a fatal
one. and the body was identified as that
OF Pat Shea, Of Hancock county. He
was drinking a good deal in the after
noon, and what he was doing at the
professors house is a mystery and viii
always remain So The coroners jury
returned verdict Of justfabe homicide
Prof. Reynolds is one Of the teachers
at the Middle Georgia Military and Agri-
cultural College.
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SAVANNAH AND WESTERN.
All the Interests Now Represented on
the Protective Committee.

MI tHc EnIcrtNtH NOW ItcpTcNe nICU on
the Protective Committee.
New York April 4.-The Savannah and
Western bondholders' protective commit
tee of which Simon Borg is chairman
has added to its number f. NJ. Colstcn, Of
Baltimore, S. f. Tyler, of Philadelphia,
and Emanuel Lehman, Of this city. This
consolidates all the interests and the
committee is now the only one represent
ing the Savannah and Western security
holders. II is understood that this COM
mittee control over two-thirds of the
bonds No formal proposition has vet
been received by the committee for partic~
ipation in the Georgia Central reorganiza-
ton, and it win take no steps until called
upon to do so to protect the interests ii
renreSNntS.
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BURBRIDGE BOAsFFuL.
He Says the Corbett Fight VIII Come
on In Florida.

He Says the Corbctt Fight VIII Come
on I'm Florida.
Cleveland, O., April A copy OF Gov.
Mitchelrs message to the legislature Of
Florida was shown James Burbr.dge last
night. lie was asked what effect it would
have on the Corbett-F itzsimmon fignt
Mr. Burbridge is a prominent member Of
the Duval Athletic Club. lie said
There is nothing in II but bluff and blus-
ter Nothing but Fitzsimmon's failure to
post the remainder of his stake or the
death Of one of the principals win prevent
this fight from coming off in Jackson
vile next September. Gov. Mitchell has
no influence with the Legislature. He is
known as a grun old fellow, bullheaded
and perseverlng. The legislature
will take no acton on his re
commentator, because leading bus
mess men and politicians Of Florida COM
pose the Duval Athletic Club. We know
to q letter what will be done and have re-
Gently given Corbett and Fitzs!mmons
$1,000 each for training expenses"
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BELGIUM TO EXEIBlT.
Atlanta's Representative WORKING
Up Interest.

Atlanta. Ca, April 4.-Advices received
to-day from Brussels from Chevalier A.
Macchi, commissioner general to Europe
for the Cotton States and International
Exposition. are to the effect that the gov
eminent of Belgium viii actively promote
the exposition in that country. The COM
missioner has had interviews with the min
lister of commerce, the minister of
foreign affairs. and the minister
Of agriculture, and they viii all lend
their active support. Wander Perre has
been appointed official represent ative for
the exposition in Belgium and a fine ex-
hibH Will be secured from that country.
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PROPOSALS.

City Of Savannah. once City Engineer.
March 80 1871 Proposals will he received by
A. N MAN ICY. Esq, Clerk Of Council, until
~ m. tcity timel Monday, April s. 1885 for tin
ming and otherwise repairing the roof of the
quarantine officers quarters on Long Island,
Ca. In accordance with specifications to be
seen at the offite OF the City Engineer.
A certified check for fifty $500 dollars must
accompany each bid, as surety that the sue
cesslul bidder will enter into his contract.
I he checks of unsuccessful competitors will
be returned to them.
Work must be completed by April %. 1925.
The city reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. For further information apply to
w. J. WYNN, City Engineer.
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sEvENTY-sEvEN YOUNG Docrons.
They Appear Before the State Ala
pathic Board for Examination.

Atlanta. Ca. April 4.-The allapathic
branch of the recently created state medi-
cal board met in the House of Represen-
tatives to-day and seventy-seven young
men were examined for license to prac-
tice medicine in Georgia. Most of the an
plicants are graduates from the Atlanta
Medical colleges. Among the applicants is
a young negro named c. H. Pinnkston.
who claims TO be a graduate of Nashville
The board is composed of DIR. A. A. Smith
of Hawkinsville, DR.. ]. B. Beard of At
lanta. DR.. E. NJ Ridly of LAGRANGE and
Dr. w. A. O'Daniel of Ailledgeville. The
examinations was not concluded until late
tonight, the list of questions propounded
by the board being very exhaustive.
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EasterIin Acquitted.

Jacksonville. Fla. April Am the Uni
ted States court this morning the criminal
docket was taken up and JEFF Easterlin.
one of the Easterlin brothers, charged
with selling liquor at OsceoIa, Alachua
county, without paying the special govern
ment tax, was placed on trial. The testi.
mony OF the witnesses for the prosecution
was such that Al the request Of the district
saetoIhey the court instructed the jury 10
bring in a verdict OF not guilty. TasferIin
Ia prominent citizen Of Alachua county.
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SALE or THE NORTHEASTERN.
A RumOr That The seaboard Air Line
May he Bidder.

may nS " BiuGef.
Atlanta, Ga, April 1.-The sale of the
Northeastern railroad TO satisfy the claim
of the state on the S26O,OOO worth of bonds
which she endorsed, booked for the 10Th
of this month, is beginning to cause lively
interest in railroad circles. The road is
the connecting Ink between the Southern
and the city OF Athens, running through a
fine mining country. In addition to the
syndicate of New York people, represent
ed here by R. n. Richards, who want 20
get hold of the road, it is said that the
Seaboard Air Line is figuring on making
a scoop of it in order principally to shut
the Southern out of Athens and that terri
tory. If the Seaboard gets il, according TO
the report, Il will finally be extended to
Chattanooga and Augusta, giving the
Air Line an entrance into most important
territory, where il will come into competi-
ton with the Southern.
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Atlanta. Ga, April 4-The c. A. r. of
Georgia and South Carolina will hold its
annual encampment here tomorrow. Col
Thomas Lawler, commander in chief of
the Grand Army, will be here. Tomorrow
night the confederate veterans of Atlanta
will attend his reception in a body.
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HcnrN HiIINer ncnd.

Augusta, Ga. April 4.-Henry Hillyer
died to-day of typhoid fever. after an
illness of several weeks. He was 10 years
old, member of the junior class at the
Athens University and son of Auditor
Carlton Iillyer Of the Georgia road.
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GUYTON ITEMS.
The Ehnghnm Chronicle to BE
Moved to McIdrim.

Guyton' Ca, April 4.--The bingham
Chronicle has been sold and IT passed
into new hands to-day It is rumored that
the Office will be removed to Meldrim in
few days. Guytonians regret very much
to lose their paper. There is talk of estab-
fishing another here very soon.
W. B. Nell, Jr.. has just graduated in
dentistry with honors at Atlanta and re-
turned home. lie will enter upon his pro-
fession at once
Mrs. T. f. Arden, wife OF the late W.
w. Arden died this morning. She will
be buried IN Savannah Friday.
The Epworth League held its monthly
meeting at the residence of w. b. Nell
last night. About forty Of the young
people appeared in costume representing
the melodies of Mother Goose"
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Pension Attorneys Disbmrred

Washington. April 4-The following
pension attorneys have been disbarred
from practice before the department OF
the interior; J.. W. Mead, of sherman.
Tex, for receiving Illegal fees In pen
sion cases; NJ v. Blake. OF Morgantown
\. C., for violation Of the pension laws
Blake was convicted In The United states
courts and sentenced u !nprlsonment.
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NOTICE TO HACKNIEN.

City Of Savannah. Office Clerk OF Council.
April , ls9a.-U nder the terms and provisions
OF an ordinance adopted in Co neil March %.
let5, the street ana Lane on mittee OF City
Council has established the location of hack
stands In the City Of Savannah as follows:
II. Julien street. east and west of John
son square ON Sundays hacks TO stationed
and Bav stree =
Harris rect. north side, east and west
from the boiler house of the De soto hotel to
INST tree on Harris street ast OF Bull street.
A. n MANUCY,
Clerk Of Council
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PRICES
SELL
THE
GOODS.
Asparagus only 10c a can.
Choice Corn at 1Oc.
Choice Pineapple at 1Oc.
Choice Peaches at 121kc.
Tomato Catsup at 1Oc per bottle.
Jams, in tins. at 12Ac.
Fine Teas at SOC.
Picnic Hams at 1Oc.
Best Hams at 121kc.
Saratoga Chips.
Evaporated Fruits at 1215 to 15c.
Good Table Butter at Csc.
w. G. COOPER,
% Whitaker street
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sOUTHAMPTON's NEW DOCK.

Lnhn Runs Right to IT,
Southampton. April 4.-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Lain. which arrived
here at 1 O'Clock this morning, proceeded
directly to the empress dock. The Lain
is first steamer of her line to enter the
docks without tender. She immediately
transferred her mails and passengers
which left by train at 3:45 o'clock this
morning, greatly expediting by this ar
rangement their arrival in London
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AN ELEGANT
CRAB STEW FOR LUNCH .
- o'clock.
SNAPPER CHOWDER 6 Il. NJ.
BEChMANN'S CAFE. ,
NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship
Garlands must be presented at our Office.
before T. o'clock noon this day, April ..
1895, or payment viii be debarred.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD.
Agents
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IN BULK.


We have been appointed sole
agents for the sale of the celebrated
MOUNT VERNON
md
EVANSVILLE
Fine Blended and Straight Whis-
kys. We cannot only save money
for every dealer, but furnish the I'm
est Whisky in the land.
HENRY SOLOMON d SON,
1SG, 1ss, 100. 1902 Ray street.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO EVERYBODY
LIVING IN MY LOCALITY.
ported and Domestic Liquors
I'm the city, among which will
he found the celebrated
FLEIsHMANN's PERFECTION GIN.
1t is the best tonic in the world.
Come in and try it.
j. II. BEHRENs,
Huntington and West Broad Streets.
DO YOU WANT
FRESH CIGARETTES -
If so send your orders to us for
the following popular brands
Richmond Straight Cut No. 1.
Duke of Durham.
Dukes Best.
Sweet CapOraI.
Old GOId-2O for a Nickel.
HENRY SOLOMON & soN,
Exclusive Wholesalers.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned against pur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
county, Georgia, Immediately south of
the extended limits of the city,of Sayan-
nah, known as the Branch Tract con-
tanning one hundred and seven acres,
more or less, bounded on the north by
EstiI avenue, east by Waters road, south
by lands of Barstow. and west by lands of
contract for the purchase thereof. and
intend to apply to the courts for spe-
cific performance of the contract.
]. H. ESTILL-
Savannah. Aug. 3O1SSs
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A Few Choice Pieces of Real Estate
for Snle.
An elegant twelve room and attic) residence
everything in splendid condition. fine flower
garden. large grounds. 6Oyl25 and the most
pleasant home n the city; northwest corner
easy.
Two story residence fronting the park, large
lot corner Whitaker and Huntingdon Large
rooms, splendid location for only IS, 100
For s2,75O two story house on Price street
at the head OF Castor his must be sold at
once.
At the Isle Of Hope a two story cottage. the
prettiest home on the island. " for only 81. 500
Ten acres OF land, o neat comfortable cot
tage. splendid artesian we'll new bath house:
at Cattle park, on electric railroad. Very
cheap
TTo elegant lots on Bull street: will be
corner Of Seventh. Cash buyer can get them
very cheap c. Fl. DORSETT
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE BEST
FIT. STYLE. WORKMANSHIP.

THE BEST
FIT. STYLE. WORKMANSHIP.
We are not the only ClothIers
/ in Savannah who carry we'll
\ made Goods. Ours are not
the only Good Ready Made
4 Clothes. Others carry them
/ also. But ours arc the only
best-better tn an the other
peoples goOis. That's all.
\ Your money back II you
don't thiak so after giving It
|. trial.
FALK
CLOTHING
co.
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NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurers once, Savannah, Ca, April
/. 1895. The following taxes are now due
Real Estate, First Quarter, 1895
Furniture, etc, First Quarter. 1895.
Money, Notes etc, First Quarter. 1895.
Upon all of the above a discount Of TEN
PER CENT. Will be allowed if payment is
made within fifteen days from April l.
c. S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer
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MEETINGS.
LANDRUM LODGE NO. az. F. q A.

MEETINGS.
LANDRUM LODGE NO. AZ. r. a A. NJ.
A regular communication Of this a
lodge viii be held this friday eve NY
ming at s o'clock at Masonic temple. ~
The r. A. Degree will be conferred.
Members Of sister lodges and transient
brothers cordially invited TO attend. BY
order J. +. B. BECKWITH, W. NJ.
w c. TRAVIS, Secretary.
HYDRAULIC COTTON PRESS COM
PANY.
once OF United Hydraulic Cotton Press Co.
Savannah, Ca, April 2. 1895 The annual
Hydraulic Cotton Press Company will be held
at the ONCE Of Messrs. Strauss & Co. on MON
DAY, 9Th April 1895. at II O'Clock meridian.
JOHN r. F. TATTNALL, Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
--~-~-~~~~~-~---~-
HO! FOR
THE RACES!
begins at O'Clock in the morn
ing and lasts all day. No charge for
admissiOn-it is free for aII-the race
for our fine
GROCERIES.
BOneIess Breakfast Bacon I5c per
pound.
Ideal Corn, extra fine, B for 25c.
Extra sifted Peas, 2 cans for 25c.
California Fruits, 15c per can.
Oyster Bay Asparagus, 2oc per can.
Asparagus Tips, Toe per can.
Asparagus Tips, extra fine, 25c per
can.
Good Table Butter, zoe and 25c per
pound.
JohnstOn's Pine Apple, 1Oc per can.
THE UP TO DATE GROCERs,
JOHN TEA EVANS & CO.,
152 Congress street.
THE INCREASE
in our business proves that the
NEW YORK LAUNDRY
is the place to get the
FINEST WORK AND POLITE ATTEN-
TIoN.
Give us a trial.
NEW YORK LAUNDRY.
Phone 81.
A no CTh rULL OF LOOSE BRTSTLEs.
That is what YOU get when an
inferior Tooth Brush is used. Guard
against that by using the famous
"LARIENE BRUSH" Every one
guaranteed by
HARVEY & BUssEY,
Successors L. c. Strong,
81 Bull Street.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
BASKETS! BASKETS.
NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT PETIT

JURORS.
All petit jurors are hereby discharged
until 10 o'clock on Monday morning next.
BY order of His Honor Judge Fanigant
JAMES X. P. CARR.
Clerk s. c., c. C.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

HO! FOR
THE RACES!
begins at D O'Clock in the morn
ing and lasts all day. No charge for
admissIOn-it is free for aII-the race
for our fine