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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
The Southern Road to Pay the Amount
20 Man Who Lost a Foot.

70 Man VINO Lost Foot.
Augusta, Ga. jan. al. II. Bouknight Of
Edgeheld will get a snug New Years gift.
While returning from the Augusta ex-
position in 1890 he had his foot cut of by
the train as It started 10 leave the union
depot in this city He was taken from the
depot TO the Arlington hotel. where he
remained FOR several weeks, receiving
surgical attention. before he could be re-
moved home. Mr.. Bouknight entered suit
against the road In the Edgeneld courts for
$4,000 damages. The jury gave him a YER
dict for the fun amount. The case was
appealed 10 the Carolina supreme court,
and the judgment Of the inferior court was
affirmed. In the meantime. the Rich
mond and Danville went into the hands
of a receiver Interventions were then
filed in the United states court. A master
was appointed to investigate the case \
report in favor Of the verdict for $4,000
was filed by the master. The bondhold-
ers of the road objected to the report,
which was then taken up by Judge Simon
ton of Charleston, United States court
judge To-day counsel received from
Judge Simonton his decision. which sus-
tains the report of the master. Now Mr.
Bouknight will get his $4,000 from the
Southern road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Waycross. Ga. Jan. 1.-The democrats
triumphed in this county to-day in the
election Of county officers. The subjoined
ticket was elected by good majorities:
Clerk of Superior Court-B. Ii. Thomas.
Sheriff.. Miller
Treasurer j. A. Jones.
Tax Collector-T T. Thigpen.
Tax Receiver-J. J. wilkinson.
Surveyor. c. ellis
Coroner-Jackson Grimes.
The balloting throughout the county
was light The populists voted their full
strength, but failed to elect a single man.
The official returns will be received to-
morrow by noon. All the precincts have
not been heard from, but there is no hope
for the populists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Lowndes County.

Valdosta Ga, Jan. at will be impos-
sible TO tell the result OF the county cleo
ton her until all the precincts are heard
from. The straight democratic ticket
is elected without opposition except the
offices Of sheriff and tax collector. j. w
McRae, the nominee for sheriff. Is OPP
posed by A. j. HarreH. independent and
incumbent, who was beaten out in the
primary.
Ex-Tax Collector Timer is against the
nominee and incumbent, Il. A. Carter. The
contest was the hottest waged here in
years, and there will not be more than -
majority either way. A large vote was
polled, and the interest has run high.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Thomasville Tonioa-

Townsville, Ga, Jan. 2.-W. H. More
house of this city, but who is also a mem
Der of the Morehouse Manufacturing
Company of Savannah, and Miss Goldie
lngels We're recently married In New
Castle, Pa, and have returned to this to
live.
Messrs. j. Wyman Jones and Charles
NJ. Chaplin gave an elegant New Years
dinner party to number of their friends
at "Elsoma,' the beautiful suburban
home of Mr.. Jones. Those present were
]. Wyman Jones, Charles NJ, Chaplin, p.
A. Mcintosh, J. T. Culpepper, A. T. Mac
lntyre, ia, John I. Triplett. ]. H. Mer-
rill, b. H. Wright, ]. W. Reid. n. W
Hopkins, w. e Davies. E. NJ. Mallette.
Q. b. Parsons and S. L HaNas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Neither the master nor consignees Of
the British steamship Aeolus. w. j.
Brackenbury, master. VIII be responsible
for any debts contracted by crew of said
Nessel. j. f. MINIS K co.
ConSigneeS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
brought Back for Trial.

Waycross, Ca, Jan. 2.-Officer J. W
DENLY of Brunswick captured VIII Dixon,
colored, at Jacksonville yesterday and
took him to Brunswick this morning.
Dixon was indicted for assault with in
tent to murder by the grand jury of Glynn
county last May. He gave bond for his
appearance at court and then became a
fugitive from Justice. He was found IN
Jacksonville and will have TO answer for
his crime at the next session of Glynn su-
perior court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
NOTICE
In Regard to New Improvements, etc,
Made During the Year 1894.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given, that the firm
of Haynes & Elton is this day dissolved,
by mutual consent; John H. Elton hay
ing bought out all Of the interest of
Launcelot Haynes in and to said business.
and having agreed to assume all of the
liabilities of the late firm. All parties
indebted to the late firm viii make pay
ments TO John H. Elton who win carry
on the same business at the old stand.
L. HAYNES.
i Il I'll TON
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Savannah. Ga, Jan. l. 1S95-The law
firm of Norwood & Cronk is this dav o..
solved by mutual consent Each Of the
late ilrm will continue in the practice Al
Ill Bay street, Savannah. until fuTtbar
hotlce. T. M. NORWOOD.
JOSEPH A CRONL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Richmond County.

Augusta, Ca, Jan. 2-Richmond county
had a very quiet election to-day. There
was no opposition, and consequently no
interest, and very light vote. The fol-
lowing officers We're reelected:
For Treasurer-Ceorge Adams.
For Tax Collaboration A. Bohle.
For Receiver of Tax Returns-William
j. Steed.
For Clerk of the Superior Court-Wil-
liam Z. Keener.
For Sheriff-Patrick J. O'Conner.
For Coroner-Robert II May.
For Surveyor-D. V. Reeves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
A Blind Tiger Gagged.

Waycross, Ga, Jan "A tiger. a blind
one, was caught here to-day by a police
man, and he was identified as John Mayes.
The tiger had sold whisky on three diff
ferent days. and for each offence he was
fined S25 or a period of months on the
chain-gang. The tiger was not spotted
until to-day, when the police saw that he
was black and blind.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
ST. JOHN OF THE sEABoARD.
The Recently Elected Vice President
Assumes His Duties.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 2.-E. St. John. the
recently elected vice president of the Sea
Board Air Line. has formally taken charge
of that road and issued a circular to the Of
ficers, agents and employees, all Of whom
win be retained, urging them to put forth
their best efforts in the company's behalf.
The vice president, accompanied by Pres
ident Hoffman and nearly all the heads of
departments, left on a special train this
evening for a two weeks tour of inspec-
ton of the property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Democrats WIN

Folkston, Ga, Jan. AT the election
which took place to-day for officers of
Charlton county full democratic ticket
was elected. Returns have not been re-
ceived from all precincts, but informa-
ton received from the most prominent
precincts indicates a heavy vote and safe
democratic majorities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Liberty County.

Mcintosh, Ga, Jan. AT the county
election in Liberty county to-day the
following officials were chosen:
Clerk of court, George NJ. Mills; sheriff,
o. c. Smith; tax receiver, John h. Nal
lard; tax collector, w. p. Brewer; treas
urer, j. r. Ryon; surveyor j. d. Zom;
coroner, Plymouth Fraser, colored All
of the foregoing were reelected and all
are democrats. except two, W. P. Brewer,
pop, and Plymouth Fraser, rep.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
NOTICE..

Neither the master nor the agents of
the British steamship Glenelg will be re-
Sensible for any debts contracted by the
crew.
WILDER & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
A CHARGE OF BLAoKmA1L.
Atlanta's Market Inspector Accused b,
a Dealer

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Eff half the charges
brought against various branthes of the
municipal government within the past few
months are true. Atlanta needs a Lexow
committee very badly. The latest charge
of corruption is against the market in
spectors. ]. C. Clark, a market man, to-
day charges that he has been systemati-
cally blackmailed by Inspector Ray He
claims that he has been furnishing RAY
with fish, oysters and game for a long
time, but tired of the practice a few days
ago and Immediately Ray condemned a
lot of his oysters and made a case against
him. The case will be investigated by the
police court, and if there is anything in
IL there will likely be a general shaking
up of dry bones
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Waynesboro, Ca. Jan. Burke county
has passed through an exciting political
contest All the old democratic officers
are reelected, except Thomas Quincy.
treasurer for eighteen years. who is over
whelmingly defeated by F. NJ. Gates. This
election shows a wonderful gain for the
Democratic party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
washington County.

Sandersville. Ca. Jan. 2.-Washington
county is close, with a probability that
portions of both the democrat and popu-
list tickets are elected. Two-thirds of the
districts are favorable TO the democrats.
The other third have not been heard from,
but are populist strongholds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Shot OFF a Finger.

Augusta, Ca, Jan. 2.--Ja sper H. Rainier,
a fireman on the Central railroad who
was in the wreck at Millen in which Glenn
Starr was killed played in hard luck to-
day. He accidentally shot off one of his
fingers and besides lost a handsome solid
gold watch while out hunting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
HELD AS A swINDLER.
A Farmer Who Did UP Atlanta Whole
sale Merchants Cantured

A Farmer Who Did Up Atlanta Whole
sale Merchants Captured.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 2.-Sergt. Jennings of
the police department left for New or
leans to-day to bring w II. Brooks. who
was captured there last night, back to
Georgia. Brooks will have to face dole
full music. He was a farmer in Milton
county, but struck bad luck on scent cot
ton and tried to recoup by swindling At
lanta wholesale houses out Of stock of
dry goods on credit, and Immediately sold
the whole stock for cash, leaving the ner-
chants to whistle for their pay. When his
corn and cotton was levied on by the sher-
III he broke open the barn and made away
with the stuff, then starting for Texas
to escape the consequences.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
A Hotel to Be Sold.

Brunswick, Ga, Jan. 2.-The Ocean no.
tel will be sold on the first Tuesday in
February at public outcry. It is owned
jointly by the estate of Alton b. Cook and
George Winship of Atlanta. Both the ad-
ministrator of Mr.. Cooks estate and MIR.
Winship will offer their shares without re-
serve.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
The OntiCians.
NOTICE TO TAX-PAYEE

NOIINE 10 IaA-H9 Els
City Treasurer's Office, Savannah, Jan.
:, lS95.-The following taxes are now due:
REAL Els FATE. fourth quarter, 1894.
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quarter, 1884,
1894.
MONEY. NOTES, SOLVENT DEBTS,
ETC, fourth quarter, 1894.
WATER RENTS, for six months in ad-
vance, from Jan. to July /.
discount of 10 per cent. will be allowed
upon all of the above ii paid within fifteen
days after January first
Taxes on the valuation of GROUND
RENT LOTS can he paid under protest
and a discount of ten per cent. will be al
lowed upon the fourth quarter, if pay
ment is made as above
Licenses of all kinds for the year 1895 are
also due, viz: LIQUOR LICENSES and
BUSINESS LICENSES; also LICENSES
for DOGS, HUCKSTERS and VEHICLES
and CARRIAGES of every description
used for hire. or for the purpose of de-
EVering goods, viz: WAGONS. DRAYS
TRUCKS, CARTS, OMNIBUSSES,
HACKS, STREET CARS and PUSH
CARTS, for which badges will be fur
nished by the treasurer.
on LICENSES of all kinds Except retail
liquor licensesl a discount of ten per cent
Will be allowed if payment is made within
thirty days after January first.
c. 5. HARDEE,
CITY Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
FUN RkL Nv TAT ONs

COX-The friends and acquaintance OF
ar John Cox. the family Of Dir. James
Fleming and OF Y. s. StUder. are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral Of the
former from 81. Joseph's Infirmary, this
afternoon at o clock
ROE-The relatives and friends Of Mr.
and airs. Edward Roe and OF AIr. and
Mrs Thomas NueenI and family, are in
vited 70 attend the funeral Of the former
from his late residence. Il DuTy street
this morning at 1879 O'Clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
PLUMBING.

FOR NEW YEARS.
MALAGA GRAPES,
CATAWBA GRAPES.
wHITMAN's FINE CANDIESi
KALAMAZOO CELERY,
FINE ORANGES,
CELEBRATED DEwDROP BRAND
CANNED GOODS
The Finest Goods Packedt
ASPARAGUS,
CORN,
PEAS,
TOMATOES.
at
wM. G. COOPER'S,
2s Whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
sLAsHED HIS SON.
The Lad Almost Cut in Two and His
Recovery Not Probable.

hecoVery Not PrObabIe.
Augusta, Ga, Jan. News reached Au-
gusta to-day Of a serious difficulty which
occurred yesterday In South Carolina
about three miles from the city between a
father and son. It happened at Bailie
Johnsons place While in the heat of
passion the old man plunged a sharp
blade deep into his sons abdomen and
drew 1t across his body, 1t is said almost
cutting the lad In two. Dr. Mealing was
sent for to attend the son. but IT proved
such serious case that he sent to Au-
gusta for assistance. 1t is thought the
son will die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
A FAILURE AT SANFORD.
John E. Pace, an Orange Grower and
Merchant, Assigns.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. AT Sanford
to-day John E. Pace assigned to Thomas
E. Wilson. His assets are given at $4,000.
but no statement of his liabilities has
been filed. Mr.. Pace was the largest
orange grower and packer in Orange
county. and also conducted a large mer-
camille business in Sanford
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
1mnortant to FLORIDA ronrista.

The Windsor hotel, Jacksonville, Fla,
opened for the season on Thursday, Nov.
10. The hotel has been thoroughly reno
waited, etc, and will be run under the same
successful management as last year,
Baker 6 Travers. lad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Unson County.

! Thomaston, Ca, Jan. ALL the demo-
cratic nominees in Epson county are
elected by majorities of from seventy
five to 100. This estimate Is based on re-
turns received from three county pre-
cincts and the average vote polled at
other precincts in former elections and
the consolidation of the vote tomorrow
may show an increased majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Guvton,s Postofhca-

Guyton, Ga, Jan. Mrs. Talulah H.
Arden, the newly appointed postmistress.
took charge of the office yesterday. She
has had room fitted up in the Cub
hedge building on the east side of the
depot and is now ready to receive and
deliver mail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Pike County.

GAINESVILLE, Ca, Jan. 2-Pike county
to-day redeemed itself from democratic
defeat in the last two elections by elect
ing the entire democratic ticket for coun-
~ offices by a majority of about GOO. The
contest was spirited but orderly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Glynn County.

Brunswick. Ca. Jan. e-Unoficial re-
turns show beyond doubt that an the dem
Ocratic nominees for county officers have
been elected. The Indications are that
l.-e9 votes were polied. with an average
democratic majority Of 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Palatka. Fla. Jan. AIN the Lloyds IN
surance case the Information against
DevereuX 4 Garr.so was cuashei.
Another Information. however. was dIed.
and al the next term Of court the case
viii be heard on its merits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Brooks Countv,s Dat Cron.

Quitman, Ga, Jan. Numbers of farm
ers OF this county fear that the oat crop is
badly hurt. If not killed by the recent
freeze. Others say that the crop will re-
cover and soon be all right.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Two N W Postmasters for Florida.

Washington, Jan. Acting Postmaster
class postmasters appointed to-day were
J. I. Oden, Blair, Bradford county. Flor
ida, and ]. A. Brady, Westfarm. Madison
county, Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Big Clothing Store of 3. H. LEVY
& BRO. has earned an extra
10 PER CENT.
For all its patrons. payable from date
until all winter goods are sold and paid
as follows: 10 per cent. taken off the req
ular prices. besides our usual 10 per cent
for cash or on account paid on or before
the 18th of each month following the pur-
chase. thus giving our patrons reduc-
tion of 70 per cent. off our regular prices
All our goods are marked in plain figures
no hieroglyphics used, and each pur-
chaser can see that he gets what we prom
Use him, Our stock is large and com
plete in every department., and you can
find choice goods at a nominal cost.
B. H. LEVY & BRO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
A Change in Express Agents.

Brunswick, Ga. Jan. 2.-P H. Mabry to-
day succeeded Agent Knight of the ex-
press company. Mr.. Knight will be trans
ferred TO another important agency.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SAVANNAH
DIVIDEND.

A semi-annual dividend Of 81 per cent.
from the net earnings Of the past six
months has been declared, PAYABLE on
demand. THOMAS +. THOMSON.
Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
Congress street and Bull street brancb
PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURNS FOR
1893

City Treas urer's Office, Savannah. Ga.
Jan ], lS90.-Notice is hereby given that
| am now prepared to receive returns of
PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds for
the year 1895.
The tax ordinance provides that If anv
person required 10 make any such return
snail refuse or neglect to do so within the
time specified for the same it shall be the
duty OF the person designated bv ths
finance committee of council to proceed
forthwith to make the return himself
from the best information he can Obtain.
ana 10 hand the return SO made by him
to the city Treasurer. who shall assess
a DOUBLE TAN against such defaulter
TIME EXPIRES JAN. 10th.
c. S HARDEE.
City Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Cussetta. Ca. Jan. The election pass
81 quietly. Three precincts are yet 90
be heard from, but the populists have
certainly carried every Ohice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Griffin. ca. Jan. The fun democratic
ticket was elected in this county. A light
vote was polled. there being no opposi-
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
sPscI:L MOT CeS.
SPREADING.

SPREADING.
We take pleasure in informing our friends
and patrons that owing to their patronage
so generously extended to US, we have
been compelled TO greatly enlarge our
facilities and to that end have leased the
weI-known Pulaski House Stables, which
we VIII conduct in connection with our
present stand. the oglethorpe stables. We
have in stock: Landaus. traps. surreys,
4 and seats. buggies, phaetons. victorias.
saddle horses and the Only Buck Board
in the city carrying Is people.
THOMAS F. GLEASON & co.
Pulaski House Stables. Phone 125.
Oglethorpe Stables. Phone As.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Blakely. Ca. Jan. 2.-The election in this
county today resulted in a democratic
victory Of from ID 20 80 majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

the coroner. The contest g. very close be
tween a white democrat and negro re-
publican.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03

Albany, Ga, Jan. All the county Of
ficers elected in this county to-day are
democrats, with possibly one exception,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
bingham County.
A VERDICT FOR $4,000.

Guyton. Ca. Jan. 2-Efingham county
goes democratic By 3 majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
MEETINGS..
~ Z fNN0s
--~-------------~-----
SDIOMON,S Lnnlls. No y a

sOLOMON's LODGE No. 1000. NJ.
The regular communication OF a
this Lodge viii be held this Thurs ~
dayJ evening at o'clock Xxx
Members OF sister lodges and Wis
ing brethren are fraternally invited tC
meet with as.
ROBT. L. COLDING, W. N.
D Z. INVERSION, Sec'y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
DEATHS.

>---~--~-->-----~----
DCNN-Dled-In this city yesterday
evening at his residence 49, Waldburg
street AR Lawrence Dunn. Funeral no
tiCe later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
FOREST CITY MILLS.

Flour-Prepared flour. grits, meal hay
corn, oats bran, rust proof seed oats and
all kinds Of mill products.
JOHN H. ELTON,
Successor to Haynes & Elton.
NOTICE TO C. R. r.. WHARF EMPLOYEES.
The tin tag which you will find on every
plug Of Hickok'h Fig Tobacco will be ac-
cepted for fare on the Indian street car
line; also on all cars of the Electric Rail-
way Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Astor Franklin Fire Place Heater Is a
Beauty and at Cheap Price
suher the Inconvenience and have the misera-
ne service OF coal CRATE when you can 90
IAN such splendid res Its from the Aston
Franklin ire Place Heater which win ~,
the room where placed and two rooms or more
ABOVE ana ali for about S252 We can give Won
splendid heater for an exceedingly low price,
LOWELL & LATTIMOR r.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-03
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HARVEY & BUSsEY's

and see their beautiful line Of Holiday Goods
ana Fine Perfumery.
Agents for WAGNER, the Florist.
Strongs old stand, g. Bull street.
Telephone 26S