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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
Will PAY UNDER PROTEST.
HOW INCOME TAX RETURNS WERE
MADE FROM SAVANNAH.

Those Who Filed "A Protest with
Their Returns Can Demand n Re-
turn of the Taxes Paid fn Case
the Law Il Ever Declared UncOn-
stftutiOnnI-TIme for Making Re
turns Was III observation-disclosures
lions Delayed Making Returns 10
the Last. Though There Was no
Hope for Them.
Deputy Collector H. r. Wilson received
a new supply OF blanks for income tax
returns yesterday. and as II was the
last day on which the returns could be
made, quite a number Of them were called
for
No new blanks were prepared 20 ac-
cord with the decision of the United
States supreme court, as the time was
too short, nor were any additional in
strucrons sent out 10 the deputies or
their collectors. All persons whose in
come was above $3.50, whether any part
Of it was from state and municipal bonds
and real estate or not were advised TO
make returns, but In the event such an
income was large enough TO be taxed the
portion OF the income from these sources
would Of course have TO be deducted. No
change was made In the requirements
with regard TO the returns, to make them
conform to the supreme courts rulings.
1t could not be definitely ascertained
how manyspersons made returns from this
city, on account of the fact that many of
those who secured blanks did not make
any returns. while others forwarded their
returns direct to Collector Trammell
in Atlanta.
Strange to say, the corporations, with re-
gard to which the law was strictest, de-
layed their returns longer than others. All
corporations were required 10 make re-
turns, whether their operations showed
an income or a deficit, and the decision
OF the supreme court, 1t seems, does not
amect them one way or another.
Most Of those who made returns from
this city, and especially those whose in
comes are such that they will be taxed. did
so under protest The legal form OF the
protest against the returns and the tax
mas been printed I'm many places, and
copies OF 1t have been quite freely circu-
lated. 1t is as follows:
Il, John Smith, hereby tender my return
OF income for the year 1894, in accordance
with the provision of the act OF congress
requiring the same with the express reser-
Vatlon OF all my rights and privileges in
any Judgment which may be rendered by
any court of the United States of America
annulling said act or in any way changing
the provision thereof. the remembrance
being delivered by me as my protest
against the legality Of the aforesaid act
concerning the collection Of an income
tax"
Those who make this protest have the
right to demand a return Of the amount
paid as taxes in case the act should ever
be declared unconstitutional. or should be
annulled, while of course those who pay
the amount without any protest have moth
ing on which they can make any such de-
mand, and under no circumstances would
the amount paid as taxes be returned to
them. This course it seems is being fol-
lowed wherever returns are made, and If
the night that will be made on the law Is
successful, the taxes Will probably all have
to be returned where protests against its
payment were made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16

They VIII BE Released This Morn
ing at MartcIIo Tower.

DIR. George H. Stones homing pigeons
will be thrown from the Martello tower
on Tybee to-day, which is about fourteen
miles OF a little more from their loft
in the city. 1t is expected that they will
make the distance returning under twenty
minutes.
The next throw will be from ten miles
out at sea, or far enough to put 25 or
30 miles between them and their loft.
Then he will have them released at Cal
ibogue sound, and gradually increase the
distance until they can fly home from
point as far away as New York. Their
last fight was from Isle of Hope a dis
lance of about or 10 miles from their
loft, which was made by the young birds
in fifteen minutes. These experiments
here win be watched with interest, as it
is expected they will lead to some prac-
teal results in connection with the wealth
er service.
Such is the interest now taken in these
pigeons that many papers in this line de-
vote much space to accounts Of races be-
tween these birds, and of the results ar
rived at in their training. Considerable
interest has been worked up in the sub
ject here, and it is likely there will be
quite q number of lofts in this section
within a short time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
THE scRInEs AND PHARIsEEs.
Their righteousness Subject for
EvangeIist WRIGHT.


A large congregation greeted the evan
gelists at the Christian church last night
Prof. Fillmore was supported by large
chorus. and the singing was of a bright
order The solo was very touching.
Evangelist Wright spoke on the
righteousness of the scribes and
Pharisees, which Jesus taught
we must excel in order to enter
into the kingdom of God. He defined
righteousness to be doing right to God
and man." He said the kingdom of God
included all who accept the rule of God
in the heart.
ITO be as righteous as the modern ideal
of a Pharsee," he observed would be
to live on a very low moral plain you
compare yourself with his unrighteous-
ness" He then gave the young ruler
whom Jesus loved and Saul of Tarsus
had always lived in, all good conscience
as examples. Then he depicted the good
traits of the Phartsee, until he made it
appear no small thing to be his equal
His closing thoughts presented love to
be the one great principle in which the
Pharisee should be eXcelled by 1the
Christian, and self-righteousness as the
besetting sin of that popular class of the
Jews.
Mrs. Fillmore, who accompanied her
husband in his service of song. has been
summoned by telegram, and will arrive
soon. She is richly accomplished and tai
ented in the art divine
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
WILMINGTON WANTS NO FENCE.
The Property Owners on the Island
Ask for an Election.

The property owners on Wilmington Is
land want the fence question settled for
that part Of Chatham county and have
applied for an election under the law
providing for fence elections.
A petition signed by ffty-three free
holders, practically all the property own
ers and residents on the island. was filed
in the ordinary's office yesterday asking
that an election be ordered under the law.
The law provides that an election may
be held for any part of a militia district,
or of the county where the section in which
the election Is to be held and to which the
law is to apply is surrounded by water.
This, of course. is the case with Whining
ton Island. The property owners there
are practically unanimous for no fence.
The petition, therefore, settles the election
as there are not enough property owners
left on the island TO constitute the legal
petition against an election.
Wilmington Island has an area of in
the neighborhood of 1900 acres. A good
deal of the land Is cut up into small farms
for truck raising. To prosecute farming
successfully 1t Is necessary to have a no
fence law IN order to prohibit the roam
ing of cattle over the island damaging and
DESTROYING the crops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
CITY BREvITIEs.

Rev. c. c. Carson. pastor of the Flem-
ngton church Will address the Chris iah
Flndeavor society of the Independent
Presbyterian church tonight at SIS
o clock.
The Beaufort Guards, a colored military
company from Beaufort, $. C., and q large
crowd OF colored people arrived in the city
yesterday morning and returned in the
afternoon. The Guards made a very SOL
diery appearance.
Services were held at the temple Mickva
Israel yesterday morning at 10 o'clock,
Yesterday being the last day of the feast
Of the passover observed by the reformed
Jews. Services were held last night at
Turner hall by the orthodox Jews, who
observe one day more than their reformed
brethren.
The cotton exchange and board OF trade
base BAH clubs are practicing every after
noon now. A very lively interest H. being
taken in the game. which VIII take place
Friday afternoon AT the Bolton street
park The game Sc certain 70 be inter-
esting, II not scientific. and large atten-
dance is counted upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
IN SOLEMN FORM.
Eugene KeIIy's Property Here to BE
Administered On.


Administered On.
A petition for the probate In solemn
form of the viii of Eugene Kelly and an
application for letters of administration
with the will annexed. were filed in the
court of ordinary yesterday. by Capt.
John Flannery, through his ATTORNEYS.
Messrs OConnor & OByrne.
A certified copy of the will was fled with
the petition. The executors of the will
are Edward Kelly, Eugene Kelly. Jr.,
Ihomas H. Kelly, Daniel F. Sullivan and
Paul Fuller. The provisions of the will
nave already been fully published As the
heirs and those interested in the will
are all non-rCs'dents, ii has been ARA nped
1or capt FianDery to become administra-
tor c. {. a, so that he can attend TO an
matters in connection with the property
here. The realty in Savannah belonging ia
the estate of the deceased is valued AT
about $4,000
William Rogers filed an application for
letters d,smissory as executor of the will
of Joseph Ehlen.
Letters dlsmissory were granted to Mary
Feeley and r. c. Feeley. executrtx and
executor of the viii of John Feeley.
Leuters OF administration on the estate
OF Edward Adams were granted to Clara
S. Barlow.
J. F. Brooks filed a bond as trustee for
the minor children Of Augustus Bonaud.
Frances A. Jones fled a petition Ia
amend the appraisement of the estate OF
FRANCES NJ. Jones and the court granted
an order allowing this to be done
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
THE OTHER GIRL"
Little Miss Paige Opens Her Engage
ment TO a Packed House.

ment TO a Packed House.
A popular little actress and popular
prices We're the combination that packed
the theater to the doors last night. There
was standing room only" before the
curtain went up, and all during the first
act people kept pushing in. How they
slowed themselves away is a mystery.
Miss Mabel Paige, the popular little
actress aforesaid, certainly has cause to
feel fiattered. 1t has been many months
since an actress received such a welcome
to Savannah. Miss Paige. who Is one Of
the youngest stars on the stage, comes
TO Savannah for a week. Ii was desired
by her management that the house should
be filled last night in order that her tall
ents might be personally judged at the
outset and her accomplishments or short
cOfnings advertised In conversation as we'll
as in the papers. To judge from the dem
OnstratiVeness OF the audience last night
the little woman VIII be advertised by
her loving friends as well as could be
wished
The play last night was an adaptation
from the German called THE Other Girl"
1t is comedy of the light and refreshing
kind, and afforded the fouween-year-old
she has real talent. A few years more Of
training will probably place her high in
the rank of soubrettes.
The supporting company is quite good
containing some people we'll and favor
ably known in the profession. Among
them are Al Wightman, Guy Woodward,
j. W. Inacnef, FRANK MOrehOuSe, Harry
Higgins, Bessie Warren. Jessie Emerson
end Ollie Half0rd. The company has
been making tour of the south, and has
received fiattering notices from the press
everywhere. Especially is this true of the
engagements in Columbia, Charleston and
Atlanta. A fun week viii be played here,
with change Of bill each day, and with
matinees this afternoon, Thursday and
Saturday. The company advertises that
its performances are equal to those of
any dollar show on the road. As mat
ter of fact, the performance last night
was a good deal better than some of the
higher priced shows that have been seen
here this season.
A Mock Trial for Breach of Promise"
will be presented at Masonic Temple
tonight for the benefit of ST. Patrick s
church. The principal character will be
in the hands of Mr.. Larry Doyle while
the entire east is composed of capable
amateurs.
Besides the dramatic performance there
will be musical specialties by the Euterpe
Musical Club. a waiter drill by young la
dies and Miss ROsssgnol win dance.
After the performance refreshments Will
be served by the ladies of the parish and
the floor will be cleared for dancing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
A suit Against Capt. Wheaton 20 Re-
cover a Title TO Land.


In the superior court yesterday the trial
Of the suit of Raglin Williams. heir-at-
law and administrator of the estate Of
Amy Williams. and as an individual
against Capt. John F. Wheaton and Reu-
ben Fields was begun.
Amy williams who was for long time a
servant in Capt. WheatOn's family bought
a lot Of land from an agent for c. J. Hull
Of Chicago, or ratl~r her husband, the
present plaintiff, claims he bought II, and
that the money paid by her in instalments
was furnished by him. Capt. wheaton
paid a large balance due for Amy Williams
and as security the title was made made IN Ms
name. Williams says he made 500 worth
of improvements on the land, and IN 1881
was elected on account OF the title held Dy
Capt. Wheaton.
pay up all that was due on the land and
take the title was rejected by Capt
Wheaton. He asks the court to decree
that the land be given TO HIM In Zee SIM
pie on payment of the amount paid out by
Capt. Wheaton. 1t is claimed the title was
put in Capt Wheaton's name merely Tor
security on the amount advanced. While
the defendant holds he has title to the
The plaintiff is represented by Col. Rufus
+. Lester ami Mr.. T. s. Morgan, yr., and
the defendant by Messrs Saussy & SauSsy.
The SUIT of Eta Meyer against Pinck-
ney Kelly. for appointment Of partuoners
and appraisement of property was dis
missed.
In the matter of the suit of George S.
Ha.nes, plaintiff in cenrtioram VS. W. +.
Aiken, defendant in certiorari, the GER
toram was sustained and the suit ordered
back TO the justice court for a re-hearing.
About S15 worth of gas fixtures are nvOlY-
ed in the suit.
In the matter of the petition Of Mrs
Marie NJ. Ell.s and others for change in
the form of a marriage settlement, Helen
NJ. HaTdee was appointed guardian ad
Item for Helen S. Ellis, and was directed
to report to the court on the matters in
volved. The petition also asked for the
substitution of a trustee.
A suit on a dispossessory warrant Tor
rent was filed by Mary Collins against
Brutus Mitchell. Mitchell gave bond and
made an affidavit to the effect that he was
not tenant of Mary Collins, but owned
the place in Sackville at which me lives
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
SALVAGE FROM THE BURNED RICE
Insurance Men Expect to Get Con-
siderable From 1t.

wen HLAuecN 10 uet Con-
siderable From 1t.
The work of removing the damaged rice
from the ruins of the Lower rice mill is
going on. The insurance men expect to
secure considerable salvage from the rice.
The idea has occurred to a great many
people that the destruction of the rice
mills affords the city an opportunity to
open River street through to East Broad
street. The street has heretofore been
blocked by the mill Mayor Myers when
spoken to on the subject yesterday said
that the matter will probably be considered
by council.
There is no particular demand for the
opening of River street through to East
Broad street." he said There is no
traffic in that part of the city which would
be particularly benefited by the opening
of the street. If the owners of the prop
erty wish to donate US right of way
through to East Broad street we will be
glad to confer with them. If the street
can be opened ct small cost to the city
It might be well to have 1t done i'm view
of the fact that possibly such an open
ing would prove of advantage in the
future"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
TYBEE's TOWN COUNCIL.
II win NEE. To-day TO Elect omcer.

II VIII NNVVt HV-tEEtF =" I4EVNN UElINVl-N'
The town council of Tybee will hold it's
annual meeting at Tybee this afternoon,
for the purpose of electing officers and
transacting other business.
The present clerk, Mr.. f. w. Storer, and
the present city attorney, Mr.. NJ. A.
OByrne, will, in all probability be re-
elected. There are a large number of ap-
pucations for chief OF police and II is hard
to say who will be elected.
The most important question which the
council will have to pass upon will be the
tax ordinance. Mayor Butler said yes
terday that the rate of taxation will prob
ably be the same as last year. The retail
liquor license last year was only $50 and
1t is possible that il will be increased
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
Tons of CaterpirIars.


Thirtysix tons of caterpiHars ana =
large number of cocoons-in ali about a. d
fort to drive the pest from the 49,, IL
plantation of trees on Hong Kong IsiangS
They appeared on the pine trees ' %.jtb
which the government is trying to re- re-
arforest the island, and lasted for to-
months. stations were established w. 80
the caterpillars were received and ne =
for by weight and this method anpes sre
desired Niu DC
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
ON EIGHT HOURS At 4 TIME.
The New Police Patrol system Put I'm
Operation

Operation.
The police began patrolling the city
yesterday under the new system by which
the force is divided into three reliefs.
each relief doing duty for eight hours.
The city is patrolled north Of CASTOR
street by election districts, one man being
placed in each district. The first relief
went on duty at o'clock. 1t num-
bered two sergeants and %
privates besides the chief and two de-
tectives who were also on duty
The second relief went out at g O'Clock
and included two sergeants and q men
besides the chief and detectives. who are
supposed TO be always on duty The
third relief went on duty at II o'clock.
with two sergeants and q privates.
The new system appeared to work very
Well, the police wagon being kept on the
60 a great part of the time. The mem
bers Of the force are very well pleased
with the change as 1t gives them much
more time off duty than heretofore. 4
policeman being on duty eight hours and
Off sixteen. except when detailed to fire
duty, when he puts in eight hours extra
at the barracks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
Mad. Won der Hoyn Dead.

information was received yesterday of
the death of Mad Emma Won der Hoya,
VINO was well known in Savannah during
her residence here for several years. Her
death occurred IN South Tyrol. Austria.
where she had been for her health. Mad
Won der Hoya was a talented musician and
was frequently heard in concerts here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
MADE COMMERCIAL AGENT.
MIR. e. Il. Charlton TO Serve the Cen
trail at Augusta

MIR. Z. T. Charlton. for long time
division passenger agent Of the Queen
and Crescent route. has been appointed
commercial agent Of the Central railroad
al Augusta In place OF Mr.. Guy c. Ham
nton, who has resigned. The appoint
ment, which was made by Nr. w. A
Winburne general freight agent. ana
approved by Mai W. p. Sheuman. traNic
manager. will take effect May ].
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
To NInI.e pnrn NIL

There is no medicine before the mani.
equal to Hoods sarsapariIa. II a. -
standard spring medicine and blood -,
fer and 1t possesses peculiar nerit 49,
others try IN vain 10 reach. II really rosieel
the weak strong. Do not neglect 10 nu-ts.,
your blood this spring. Take Hoods sar,
saparilla now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
BITTEN BY A DOG.
The Brute Believed by Many to
Have Reen Mad.

Julius Daden. who lives at Ninth and
Burroughs streets. on the southwestern
limits of the city, is suffering from the
bite of a dog, which many in that sectios
suppose was mad Mr. baden was bitten
in the cheek and on the nose. the bite
making an ugly wound. DR.. farrell, who
saw the man, said yesterday that the
wound is a deep one, but whether the dos
was mad he did not know. Common report
was to the effect that such was the case
The dog was shot sometime after Mr.
baden was bitten.
Several colored people. principally chit
dren, were also snapped at by the. dog.
any symptoms of rabies. A mad dog hal
never been known in Savannah and q
death from or even an attack of hydro
phobia is unknown here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16

The Ladies' Auxiliary Association Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
gave a ball and supper at odd Fellows.
hall last night for the benefit Of the order.
The ball was attended by about $50 people
among whom We're many members of the
brotherhood and large number Of friends
Of the order. There was some good music
on hand, splendid supper was served
ana with dancing kept up until a lane
Joyable evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16

Mr.. ID. d. Lester Seeking to Recover
From the Vernon Park Company.

Messrs Lester and Beckwith, as at
torneys for the plaintiff. filed a suit in
the city court yesterday for D. B. Lester
against the Vernon Park Company. The
suit is on a note for S93072l, with inter
est at per cent, dated April T. 1891. and
which fell due April 4 1885. The land on
which the race course was built was
purchased from Mr.. Lester, and part OF
this is the amount due on the purchase
while the balance is on a note Endorsed for
the companY by Mr.. Lester.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16

Rev ]. o. a. Cook of Trinity Meth
odisO church has accepted the invita-
ton to deliver the address at the 145th an
niversary of the Union Society. at Be
thesda Tuesday, April % DR. Cook is
one Of the most DISTINGUISHED ministers
OF the Methodist church. and the members
OF the society feel honored by his ac-
ceptance OF the time honored duty of an
niversary orator of Georgia's Oldest char
ffV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
MASTER RAsKIN's MUSICALE.
II Was Delightful Affair Mt Ma.
sonic HALL

sonic Hail.
me musical given by Master Harry
haskln at the Masonic temple last night
was quite success. He is a young violin
ist OF more than ordinary merit, and has
received much praise from many friends
who have taken note OF his work His
rendluons last night were excellent. his
style refined, and the POlonaise by Nieux-
temps was admirably played showing his
mastery OF the instrument. Mss G. Car
ruther's vocal selections were a special
feature or the programme that was much
appreciated. The entire concert was
much enjoyed by all who heard It.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16

Halls Vegetable sicilian Hair Remover
IS unquestionably the best preservative
Of the hair. II Is also curative Of dandrun.
letter, and all scalp aflec1ions.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
THE SERVICES CONTINUED.
The Methodist Pastors to Conduct
Union Meetings Mt Grace Church.

The Methodist churches OF the city will
continue the union services: such as have
been held for two weeks past. The serv-
ices this week viii be held at Grace
Methodist church at Jefferson and New
Houston streets. Last nights service
was conducted by Rev. A. NJ. Williams Of
Wesley Monumental church, who preach-
ed a short sermon in his customary intor-
esting and instructive style There was
a large congregation present and the SER
vices were niue enjoyed. The services will
be continued every evening during tbe
week commencing at Sis O'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-16
THE NEW CHARGES IN EFFECT.
The Quarantine Fee Schedule Pint
Into Operation.

The schedule of quarantine charges
adopted at the last meeting of council.
went into effect yesterday. The schedule
has already been published in the Morn
ing News. The charges are light, and it
is not believed that they will affect the
number of vessels coming into this port.
Many of the vessels which come here will
not be affected by the charges one way or
another, as they come here from northern
ports and are not required to be disinfect-
ed. Only vessels from foreign ports, es-
pecially South American ports, are re-
quired to undergo disinfection.