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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-03
a QUEER cREATrRE OF the SEA.
A Combination of Fish, bird and
Frog Caught on the Coast.

Herman Kiene, who runs a saloon at
No la Bryan STREE has one Of the most
remarkable curiosir..s in his possession
ever seen in this locality. il appears 10 be
a combination of birl. FISH and frog, and
looks as If it might De- a relic Of me evo-
luronary period. which failed TO complete
its evolution.
The creature was presented 70 Afr.
kiene about month ago by the fisher
men of the sloop Mary Odeu, who in
formed him that they caught it in their
net while fishing out AT sea about fifty
lHlles down the coast Ii was unlike any
tAlng tney had even seen before II was
eElIehtiy nying FISH, but II mad bigger
wings than any flying fish they had ever
seen or heard Of and differed from the or
dlmafy nYing nsh lu other particulars.
Inc nshermen recognized the fact thar
they had captured rare specimen Of
something, they didn't know what, and
4lale every effort 10 preserve II alive.
II was kept in the water until they ar
rived IN the Savanna river, and was then
Drought up 20 the city In a vessel dllec
WIN salt water. They could not keep
me, creature alive, however, but it was
IN breathing when they brought II into
Alf. klenes saloon. knowing him to be
something OF CuriO collector. and a
tdAlIeImlst, as vel, they presented him
me hsh or animal. whichever IL IS is. Mr..
klene skinned and stuffed il, and now
has II on exhibition
IN appearance the body is about the
shape Of a mullet, but with no scales.
having instead a tough skin. The head
IS remarkably like that of frog, beng
composed of a fat bOny plate extending
BACK about four inches by two in width.
Inc most remarkable feature Of the thing
IS It's wings, which branch out from its
sides, Just back of the gills. The wings
now nave the shape and appearance of a
large cabbage leaf. but Mr.. Kiene said
that when fresh they had twice their
present expansion, which would give them
a reach of about twelve inches from the
body. The wings are of a thin, rubber
lke substance, with ribs running through
thcm: They are very dark The tail Is
broad and fan-iike. The two sets Of fins
on the back are connected by a flmy sub
stance which gives them the appearance
Underneath the gills and just ahead of
where the wings branch out are two fins
about four inches In length each They
are hard and tough and Mr.. Keine saws
mat when fresh they had a remarkable
fesemb lance to the feet of a frog Alto
selher II IS a most curious creature. and
apparently combination of fish frog
ana bird. 1t has been seen by numbers
OF hshermen, none Of whom can identify
IL. II mas bigger wings than any fish
ever seen in these waters. careful ex-
animation will show that there is no fake
one piece.
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MUST SERVE WITHOUT PAY.
NONE OF THE CITY COMMISSIONERS
WILL BE sALARIED.

The Legislative Delegation a Unit on
This POint-They VIII Incorporate
"a section in the Police and Other
Commission Bills. Providing That
the Offices Crested by These Bills
shall BE without Salaries and
Make other Amendments-l1nec: OF
the City Court BiII-The City Char
ter Amendment.
All OF Chatham county's delegation in
the general assembly We're in the city yes
terday. As announced in yesterdays
Morning News, the legislature adjourned
Friday afternoon until Monday morning,
thus giving the members a chance TO
visit their homes and confer with their
friends on local matters.
One Of the principal objects of the visit
Of the delegation is 10 confer with the
city council with regard to making some
detailed changes in the city commission
bills. The delegation is in favor of amend
ing these bills 50 that the commissioners
provided for shall receive no salaries.
They say # was not their intention to ere
ate any fat berths, and although the mat
ter Of compensation was not mentioned in
the bill as drawn, an amendment will be
added so that no salaries can be paid
them
Another feature to which some atten-
ton VIII be given is that Of the length
Of the terms of the officers, police and
fire chiefs, and superintendent of the wa
ter works, with their assistants, who are
to be elected by such commissioners. 1t
is probable that the terms of these officers
will be so fixed in the bill that they shall
expire each time a new commissioner lis
elected.
AS the bill now stands the commission
could elect the chief for an indefinite
length of time Something more will
probably be added to the bill on the line
lice force.
on one point the people of Savannah
can set their minds at rest. The entire
delegation is unit in opposition to sal
aries for the commissioners, and they
intend to so amend the bills as to take
the power Of fixing salaries to the offices
out of the hands Of council.
The city court bill Senator Osborne says
contemplates no radical changes. 1t
merely provides that the officers shall
begin their terms jan /, and that their
terms shall be for four years istead of
three as heretofore. The elections of such
ofhccrs Will probably take place at the
nrSt meeting of council held in December.
Inc SPECIAL judiciary committee of the
House, which has before 1t the bill for
the amendment of the city's charter so
as to empower It to condemn property for
opening up streets and making crossings
over railroad tracks, will meet Tuesday
morning at o'clock for the considera-
ton of that measure. The chairman of
this committee has notified both the
mayor and the counsel for the Plant sys-
TEN, in order that both sides may be
represented. There will doubtless be an
argument on the bill when 1t comes up
for hearing before the committee.
The Chatham members were kept busy
all DAY answering inquiries. Representa-
tive Rockwell who has been in the west
on government business since early in
the summer, was given an especially
warm reception. He spent a large part
OF the day shaking hands and answering
greetings.
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Unfortunnte Yet Fortunate.

Unfortunately, perhaps we can't bank
on a past reputation and be so independ-
ent as not to strive to serve our custom
ers politely and satisfactory but FORUM
ately, we are fast gaining a reputation
for making the very best sausages ever
sold in Savannah. This is demonstrated
by the fact that our goods are sold at
every butcher shop in the city. To give
a list of them would take too much
space-we'n say, however, that Liberty
and Abercorn streets are no exceptions
to the rule, for every shop keeps them.
At our stall in the city market-No. Is
you will find our pure pork sausages,
that we are talking about, our fine mild
sugar cured hams; orr delicious breakfast
bacon, as well as the choices of beef
mers * Winkler. Telephone 266.-ad
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GRATIFYING CIRCUMSTANCES.
The weather That Brings Delight 10
the People.

Now's the winter of our content made
profitable by the increased patronage Of
the first families of Savannah.
The time has come when we are not
worried half TO death in trying to keep
our meats from spoiling-that is the house
keepers. Logan always manage to keep
his fresh in mammoth refIgerators. But
after all, it's a qualification to feel that
we are again certain of getting the
choicest game and celery and all the good
things that Logan brings from the north
east, south and west-particularly west
It's qualification to know that all the
delicacies secured from pork, put up in
puddings, sausages, picked pigs feet and
everything that touches the. palate of
those who enjoy good eating.
It's a qualification TO know that an or
der sent to Logan for a fillet of beef,
saddle of venison. a choice turkey, quail
or ducks, VIII be promptly attended to-
and that whatever is ordered will be per-
fectly satisfactory when delivered, and
when eaten.-ad.
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MRS. McHUGH's WILL.
She Provided for Nurses for the Menu
bers of Her Family.

bers of Her Family.
The viii of Mrs. Kate E. Barry Nc
Hugh was probated in the court of ordi
nary yesterday, though Capt John Elan
merry, who was named as executor. did not
qualify.
Mrs. McHugh left her house and lot at
Perry and Reynolds street lane to her
three grandsons, Michael w, Francis ]
ana John c. Barry, the proceeds of il
TO be used toward their education until
they are of age, when il will belong 10
all of them in equal shares. From the
money she left in bank she directs that
$50 be given to the Cathedral to be used
in saying masses for the soul of her
first husband; that $50 be appropriated
for masses for her own soul at st. PAT
riclH's aad $50 for masses for the soul of
her son, Z. W. J. Barry. Her other prop
erty was left to her sister and neices
The will of Frederick Jenke was also
filed and prObated. 1t provides that am
his household furniture and effects he
given to Lena d. Bunger. f. II. Bunger
was named a 5 executor.
Christian Hansen filed an application
asking that Jordan T. Brooks, the county
administrator, be appointed administrator
of the estate Of George NJ. Fountain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-03

Last week was the banner week at
Hicks restaurant. Never has such a bus
mess been done in Savannah as that
handled by this popular establishment
during the seven days ending last night
The only way 70 account for such a gain
in trade is that Proprietor Hicks is never
satisfied to let well enough alone but is
forever hustMng to make his place bat
ter and mere acceptable to the DubIEe
Then, too. the prices charged at Hicks;
are lower than have ever prevailed IL,
Savannah and are less than any similar
concern in the country-notwithstand
this the pure and high grade materi9is
usef-t the excellence Of the cooking ana
the superiority Of the'service make Hicksi
the peoples restaurant, where one NAV
enjoy the best and have something left
in his pocket after he is through Tbe
young man of moderate means can take
his best girl to Hicks after the theater
and have repast worthy of a weather.
man and then retain a portion of rs
weeks salary.-ad.
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NOVEMBER WEATHER AT SEA.
Frequent Gales Predicted by the NY
geographic BuFeau.

The photographic bureaus forecast
FOR November is for frequent gales be-
tween the New England coast and the
British isles, and as far south as the 4Oth
parallel Between ATTITUDES 25 degrees n.
and 30 degrees N. and east of longitude
20 degrees W., occasional gales, some of
which may be quite severe. Fog on the
some icebergs in the vicinity Of Belle
allel. 0S'- P'''
The weather over the Atlantic during
the month was very unsettled Near The
American coast and in the high ATTITUDES
tnefe We're several days on which gales
prevailed, while on a few days winds
OF hurricane force were reported. West
erly gales blew constantly from Oct l
to Oct. between the British isles and 40
degrees w, to the north of the 50th par
the barometric pressures were generally
below the normal, accompanied, at times
by cyclonic formations, but, with two
exceptions, the latter were feeble and
soon disappeared
A tropical cyclone was central in the
Florida Straits Oct %. The British
steamship Tripoli, near the center at
noon, of that date, reported the wind as
blowing with full hurricane force. From
the straits the center moved about north
easterly, and passed close to Bermuda
shifted from southwest to northwest.
Fog was reported to the eastward Of the
Grand Banks on the 'Sth, and on the
Banks from the 7th to the 10th, but not
in large areas. A few icebergs were re-
ported in the vicinity of Belle Isle.
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LOCAL Personal.


DR.. Groth has returned to the city.
Capt A. j. Pursley left last night for
Oglethorpe, where his brother. DR. Purs-
ley, died very suddenly yesterday after
noon.
Elder p. G. Mcdonald Of the Primitive
BAPTIST church will preach at the Chat
ham Artillery hall to-day, II a. m. and
8 p. m.
Mr.. S. 3. Woodbury. left last night for
Atlanta. He Will be Joined there by mis-
daughters, Mrs Henry WILLY Johnson
Mrs. Howard Clayhorne Johnston Of New
Orleans and Miss Rosa Woodbury.. profess
sor OF chemistry, Lucy Cobb Institute
Prominent among the events of the
week was the reception given on Thurs
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Herman the
occasion being the 18th birthday of ther
daughter, Lena. Dancing was INDUCED
IN until a late hour, and elegant refresh
ments were served. Among those pres
ent We're, Misses Anna and Gertie Wells
Miss Hattie Butler Miss Edith Nell
Misses Kate and Lizzie Deignan, Miss
Mary Sweeney, Messrs, w. 5. Neil, A A.
Mohatt, Frank Garvey, Willie Hardce
John Collins, julius Wells, Charlie Nc
Call, Marvin Mingledorff and others.
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NO TOURIST RATES YET.
The Pennsylvania Does Not Say What
1t VIII DO From Eastern Points.

II VIII DO FROM Eastern Points.
Tourist rates from points north Of
Washington, d. c., have not yet gone into
effect This Information was received
yesterday by Mr.. II. c. McFadden, as
sistant general passenger agent Of the
Plant system.
Mr.. McFadden wired the agent Of the
system in Philadelphia for information
as to what had been done by the Penn
sylvania railroad about the winter tour
list rates. The reply stated that the rate
had not yet been put on, and it is prob
able that II VIII not be before Nov 10 or
To- The rate books and sheets are now in
course of preparation.
No information has yet been received
with regard to whether the Pennsylvania
ana other northern lines intend to grant
the arbitrary rates on the tickets from
eastern points to Savannah. The tourist
rate from Washington to Savannah as
Wen as 10 Charleston, went into effect
on Nov. 1.
Col. b. W. Wrenn, passenger traffic man
ager, and Mr.. McFadden are doing all
they can in the matter, and while thew
have not succeeded in securing anv def
mite answer, they have no doubt. that
they VIII be able to secure the necessary
arbitrarles from the northern lines
IL was mainly through the efforts of
Col Wrenn that tourist rates were Sc
cured from Washington to Savannah.
ana II was his representative who intro
duced the resolution calling for them at
the meeting of the Southern States Pas
on the matter was taken Col. Wrenn
viii keep at work on the matter until
something definite and Of advantage Ia
savannah has been accomplished
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-03
TAX DIGEsTs Vow READY.
Collector McGOwnn Keeping Open
House Every Day From . tin

House Every Day From . till =.
Tax Collector Capt. J. J. MCGOWAN has
had the tax digest open for several days
for the collection OF all classes Of general
taxes. both state and county. He is ready
TO take in taxes on real estate, personal
property, polls and professions. and he
trusts that the people who owe them are
ready to pay them.
So far, the taxpayers have been very
slowly in the matter. though about the
usual record Of each year has been kept
up. Most taxpayers are used TO procras-
tlnauon-t Is second nature with them
but Capt. MCGOWAN is especially anxious
70 gel IN everything early this year. so
as 20 avoid the rush at the close. which is
usually a terrible strain on himself and
the clerks in his office. But 10 is for the
taxpayers convenience. as wen as his own
thal ne IS desirOus of getting in every
thing early.
The rush at the close is very unpleas-
ant to those who have to get in line and
await their turn, and those who fail to
pay up before the last day are subject to
the usual penalties. The tax collector
finds the greatest trouble in getting in
poll taxes and those on professions. The
poll taxes, especially. come in at the lasr
must pay it or lose their vote. Those sub
1ect to taxes under the law must pay
them, and there is no reason why thew
should delay the matter simply for the
pleasure of being last.
The Office is open every day from =
collection Of taxes, and Capt. MCGOWAN
VIII be glad TO see a rush when there Is
very little business doing. The books
VIII close about the first of December.
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THE CHILDREN OF SAVANNAH.
How They Are BeneGted by an En-
terprise of the City.

How They Are BENEFITED by an En-
terprise of the City.
It's a pleasure to talk to the children,
and particularly pleasant to talk about
the children's suits we are selling at the
exact price they cost us. Mothers, come
in and bring the little ones and wonder at
the way we do it,, It's a fact. however.
and the biggest advertisement we ever
had. We've solved the probiera-parents
pay out more money for children's cloth
ing than they do for themselves-the chill
dren require more clothes; there's no
hand downs" to the younger brother; top
spinning and marbles wear them out
It's not the fault of the clothes, it's the
marbles.
We have been in business long enough
to know all this and we have struck the
sympathetic chord, by selling children
suits at cost.
We don't rely upon our reliability in the
past to satisfy you-a glance will convince
you that we have the largest and finest
line of childrens suits and overcoats that
has ever been exhibited in Savannah. and
of the best quality, at prices never heard
of in the retail trade before. Only come
and see for yourself. Appel & Schaul-
al
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Finest Clothing at zoe. on Dollar

KoHLER, THE CLOTHIER. AT 14o
BROUGHTON. OFFERS STUPENDOUs
BARGAINS FROM THE RECEIVER
SALE OF HEINE & Co
There are 400 very fine suits for bows
aged a to 10 years, in this lot, which are
worth all the way from 81 to $50 a suit;
you may take them for from 81 to Sl2 a
suit
There are $50 children's suits ages n
Is years. worth from 50 TO IS suit. Won
may take them for from S1.5o TO S49S.
There are 100 gents fine suits worth
from $40 to 50; you may take them Tor
from S. 10 81. Some excellent values in
hats, shirts and underwear. Kohler's
lAO BrouBhton street is the place This
Is bona hde, legitimate bargain sale
such as is seldom seen in Savannah-ad
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Low Prices at Eckstein,s.

Yard wide bleaching, SC; yard wide
sea island, SC; fast color calicoes, SCI;
apron checks, sc; heavy cotton fiannels,
&c; good tickings. &c; outings, Sc; plaid
dress goods, 1Oc; very handsome crepons,
Pee; black brocade brilliantine, 10c, 25c
40c; changeable storm twills, 25c; fast
black hose, Sc; ladies' rib vests, 25c; chill
drens vests, Zoe, l5c, 25c mems warm un-
dershrts. 35c; balmoral skirts soc, 75c;
large cOmfortables, 75c full size white
blankets, SIPS; heavy beaver jackets, 81;
all first-class new goods at bottom prices,
at Ecksteins-ad.
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1t is always well to be on time, particu-
larry so in getting your fancy work ready
for holiday presents. We have now ready
a line of commenced embroidery pieces
which win be very interesting to ladies
contemplating such work. Our line of
demins, draperies, scarfs and lambreduin
will lend much assistance in heautifying
your home. Meyer & Walsh, 120 Brough-
ton.-ad
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WOUNDED WITH A ROCK.
A Negro Boys Attack on n Central
RaiIrond EmpIoye.


L. Blumberg, an employe at the Cen
trail railroad shops, was severely injured
yesterday afternoon by a blow in the
head from a rock thrown by a negro
youth. Mr. Blumberg lives at No. 2S
Margaret street, and in common with
many other employees at the shops, has
his dinner brought to him. His little boy
brings the dinner.
Yesterday as the boy was on the way
to the shops with his fathers dinner
he was attacked by a nearly grown negro
boy. He ran to his father in the shop
and told him OF the attack. Mr.. Blumberg
went out to catch the negro boy, who
hurled a stone at him, striking him in the
back of the head, making a deep scalp
wound. In spite of his injury Mr.. Blum
berg, with several of the employees at the
shops, pursued the boy for some distance
into the fields west of the Central railroad
yard, where he escaped from them. Mr.
Blumbcrg reported the affair at the po-
lice barracks and requested the arrest
of the negro boy.
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The recorder disposed of the case against
Robert Downing. the young lad who was
charged with laying for Walter Fleming
another pupil Of the Henry street school
several days ago, yesterday morning He
said he thought the evidence sustained
the charge, and that Policeman Fleming
did right ia making the arrest. but he
thought the boy had been sufficiently pun
lshed already, and he therefore discharged
hlm. Downing's father had already
stated his intention Of chastising his son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-03

The season is now opened and every
lady will need a new hat. 1 call special
attention to my line of $500 and $500 trim
med hats. OF course, L have cheaper
hats and finer hats, in fact, prices to suit
any purse. Ladies are requested to look
at ours before purchasing elsewhere. Mrs.
+. n. Lawler, 141 BroughtOn street-ad.
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NAPOLEON's VALUE OF VICTORY.
1t Finds Striking Counterpart in
Recent World Triumphs.

Napoleon knew well the value Of vic
tory. After Austerlitz the world seemed
his. Fame invited. fortune favored, every
thing stimulated his aspiring ambition.
With growing power he gathered the
fruits of victory. And so has it ever been.
Success succeeds a notable illustration
of this truth is furnished by the great vic
tories won az the Worlds Fair in 93 and
the California Midwinter Fair in "a by
DR.. Prices cream Baking Powder. Ever
increasing sales and popularity have been
the result The people have promptly rat
flied the Official verdicts that declared
Or. Prices. for leavening power, keep
ing qualities. purity and general excellence
the foremost baking powder in all the
world Quite as quickly as the great
emperor do they know the value Of
victory that means worldwide supremacy.
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DIVIDED ON THE JUDGEsHIp.
Judge MacDOneIrs Endorsement Civ
Ing Them Strong Pull


The people of Savannah are deeply in
terested just now in the appointment of
the judge of the city court. Judge Mac
Donell desires to succeed himself, and
Solicitor General Fraser is also a candi-
date for the office.
1t has been understood for some time
that Mr. Fraser had been slated for the
position, and the politicians seemed to
regard his appointment as a sure thing.
1t may surprise some of them to know
that the Chatham delegation is evenly di-
vided. Senator Osborne and Representa-
tive Wilink are pulling for Mr. Fraser,
while Representatives Rockwell and
Screven are using every effort in behalf
of Judge MacDonel.
Mr. Rockwell said yesterday that the
appointment is by no means determined
yet. The endorsements of Judge Mac
Donell from Savannah, he says are of
the strongest possible character, including
petitions from many wen known business
men, as well as from 'nine-tenths of the
Savannah bar.
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CoIorcd DICE Goods nd GraN,s.

Their suit prices take like hot cakes in
cold weather. Their sale in dress goods
will be kept up to cut down their large
stock. Call in this week and treat your
self to a bargain in a dress pattern. We
are moving silks lively also and we are
are up to date in all departments. Chris
topher Gray & Son.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-03

Black all wool crepons. black Mohair
crepons, black silk crepons, colored ere.
pons in Persian, gold, Napoleon blues,
new green silk effects costumes lane,
nominee and sole; armure suffice, daimler
broche, ganfee faconne sole, carreaux
the new jet and irridescent ornaments
and braids to match, at Eckstein' Sad.
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GIace Handsehuhe ut EcI1stein's.

fine line new kid gloves at Is cents,
and the celebrated Roecke kids in black,
white and cOlOred, 81 and $50. Evening
gloves, full lengths, $3.50. Roeckrs kid
gloves are the best. Gustave Eckstein &
Co., sole agents.