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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-14
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-14
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

il is hoped that he will not find Il neces-
sary 10 ask 70 be relieved from the other
important public positions which he fills
with such eminent ability.
Col. Mercer is the senior commanding
officer IN the state.
The following IS the rank OF colonies
or infantry regiments in the Georgia mill
itary In the order OF the dates Of their
commissions.
L George. A. Mercer. First regiment.
Dec. 2. 1855.
?. Charles N. Wiley. Second regiment.
9. James o. varnadoe. Fourth regiment.
Sept 30. 1893.
4; John S. Gambler. Fifth regiment, Nov.
s. ". E. Jones. Sixth regiment. April i.
6. r. L. Thomason. -, Aug. %, 1894.
Col W ". Gordon of the First regi-
ment Is the ranking colonel OF cavalry
his commission dates from Nov ., 1859.
OF the lieutenant colonies, Peter Reilly
OF the First regiment is the oldest COM
missioned, dating from Feb. 2. 1852 Lieut..
Col Kelly being the next in command, il
IS expected that he viii be promoted to
me colonelcy upon the acceptance of Coz.
MERGERS resignation. Col. Mercer has
expressed the hope that Col. Reilly will
De elected TO the command, and that he
VIII accept II. He speaks Of Col. Reilly
as thoroughly competent officer. and the
pest tacucian he knows connected with
the state volunteer service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

a supporter of the volunteer forces He
believes that the service throws a good
influence around young men, in many in
stances leading them away from dissipa-
tons they might otherwise give them
selves to. He has been of great service
to the volunteer forces and his resigna-
ton will cause general regret
He entered the war as a corporal in the
Republican Blues, but was soon promo
ted to a lieutenancy, and in 1861 was ten
dered position in the adjutant and in
spector generals department with the
rank of captain and assistant adiutant
general. He at first served upon the
staff of Gen. Mercer at Brunswick, Sa-
vannah and Charleston and along the
Georgia and South Carolina coasts. He
was afterWard transferred to the western
army, then under the command of Gen.
Joseph +. Johnston. He participated in
all the battles towards the close of Gen.
JOhnston's command and in those of Gen.
Hoods. Under Hood he was adjutant gem
eral of Smiths brigade of Cleburne $
division. He was ordered by the war
department at the close of
the war to Gen. Howell Cobb
at Macon and was cantured
there with the confederate troops of the
forces under Gen. Wilson, and paroled.
He resumed his law practice in Savannah
in 1868, as soon as the courts We're open,
and has since continued to practice his
profession. In 1872 and 1873 and in 1873
and 1874 he represented Chatham county
in the legislature, but has never filed anv
other public office. He is an active officer
of the Georgia Historical Society and Of
the Telfair Academy Of Arts and Sciences
and is president of the board OF public ed
ucation.
Those who know Col. Mercer. and there
are few people in Savannah who do NOT
will regret that he has thought il best 10
resign the command of the gallant First
regiment. No citizen stands higher in
the esteem of his fellow citizens and in
his retirement from the military service,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
COL. G. A. MERCER TO RESIGN.
HE Announces HIS INTENTION TO
THE OFFICERS OF THE REG
IMENT.

III Health COmpeIs Him TO ReIIn-
auish His COmmand-His ResIgna-
ton 10 lie Submitted TO the Gov
ernOr with "A Request That He BE
Placed ON the Retired List-Gen-
eraI Regret at His Retirement-COI.
MERGERS Military Career-Lieut.
Col. Reilly Likely TO Succeed Him.
Col. George A. Mercer notified the Of
ficers OF the First regiment at the meet
ing OF the board of officers last night OF
his intention TO submit his resignation as
commander Of the regiment TO the COVER
nor.
Col. MERGERS intention to resign has
been known for some time. and his an
nouncement was not a surprise.
The board Of officers met at the regi-
mental armory. After the routine business
Col Mercer. in a brief speech, announced
that owing TO continued iI health pre-
venting his remaining in active command
OF the regiment, he deemed it his duty TO
resign the command to a more active Of
ficer. He said that he had contemplated
tho step for a long time but had delayed
his decision in the hope that his health
might improve to such an extent as TO
warrant his continuing at the head of the
regiment. Col. Mercer said that he re-
GREETED being compelled to take the step,
but he felt it to be his duty to do so.
Il am firmly of the opinion" he said,
that the commanding officer of the regi-
ment should be capable of active service.
] would be placed in a very embarrassing
position indeed should there be any occa-
sion requiring active service on the part
of the regiment. 1 would feel it to be my
duty to be with my command, yet my
condition would prevent. This being the
case feel it to be my duty to resign.
Col Mercer will ask that he be placed
on the retired list.
The announcement of Col. MERGERS res
ignation was received with deep regret
by the officers, and speeches were made
expressing the high esteem in which he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

is held by the regiment and the regret
that he should be compelled to relinquish
its command.
Col. Mercer then retired. The board will
call a meeting later on, at which suitable
action will be taken.
The resignation of Col. Mercer as colonel
of the First Regiment of Georgia Nolun-
teers, a command the organization of
which dates with the earliest colonial
days, is a matter or more than passing
regret, as it is caused by the physical
disablement of that useful citizen, gifted
orator and distinguished soldier Col.
MERGERS ailment, while it will not inter-
fere with his professional pursuits, pre-
vents him from riding to a great extent,
and for that reason he resigns the position
which he has filled with honor TO himself
and benefit to the military of Sava'hnah.
Col. Mercer is the great grandson of
Col. Hugh Mercer of the army of the
revolution who led the attack at the
battle of Princeton, and who was killed
in the fight His gallant death, under
the eyes of his great commander, Wash
ington, was regretted by the entire coun-
try.
Col. Mercer was born in Savannah, Feb
9, 1885. His father was the late Gen. Hugh
w. Mercer of this city, a graduate of
West Point, colonel of the First Geor-
gia regiment, in the confederate service,
and a brigade commander in the army of
Northern Georgia, and of which Col. Mer-
Ger was adjutant general. lie was elected
captain of the Republican Blues when
that command was reorganized, after the
war, and was promoted from that to the
colonelcy of the regiment His commission
as colonel dates from Dec. q. 1886.
Col. Mercer is the fifth colonel the regi-
ment has had Gen. A. r. Lawton was
it's first colonel, and when he was made
a brigadier general Col. Hugh w. Mer-
Ger, Col. MERGERS father, was elected
to succeed him. Col Olmstead came next
and after him Col. Anderson, who was
succeeded by Col Mercer. Col. Mercer
has always been a great believer in and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
BEAUTY AND CHIVALRY.
The Ladies' spend Another Pleasant
Evening Mt the Hussars' Armory.

The Ladies' Spend Another Pleasant
Evening at the Hussars' ArmOry.
There has been no more popular move
in military circles Of late than that Of
the Georgia Hussars, which gives the Ia
dies a chance. One night out of every
month the armory is set apart for the
lady friends Of the troop, and special ar
rangements are made for their reception
The second of these entertainments
given last night, was. like the first, greet
ed with downpouring of rain, but, as
before, that did not seem to Interfere
with the evenings enjoyment large
number OF the lady friends of the troop
were present, and with all arrangements
in charge of a faithful and persevering
committee, nothing was left undone that
could add pleasure or brightness to the
occasion. Dhe armory itself with its
japanese lanterns hung around, present
ed gay and attractive appearance. but
the scene within was where the true bril-
lance lay.
The first part of the programme and one
OF the most enjoyable, were the musical
features The Bugle'' was admirable
rendered by a quartette, with bugle and
piano. The quartette was composed of
Messrs; J. c. Postell. w f. Blois. A. f.
Harrison was accompanist, Grand Old
ocean was sung with much feeling and
eApIeSSlOn Dy Mr.. j. G. PoStel. Mr.. w.
A Reaves, as usual captivated his hear
ers with his magnificent tenor. He sang
Afterward and as an encore rendered
a selection from the opera Martha. Mrs.
tinnie sang Loves Sweet Song very
sweetly and artistically. The programme
was concluded with an admirably render
ed cornet solo, Promise Me-" by Mr.
Gus Kayton. Mr.. j. H. Harrison acted as
accompanies during the evening, ably
acquitting himself in that capacity
a most interesting feature was the
ladies' target contest for prizes in the
target room. There We're twenty-eight
entries, each contestant being given five
shots at German ring target. Mrs c.
5. Richmond won the first prize, a sill
yer clasped memorandum book on a
score of 1l6 out of a possible 125 Mrs
Henry McAlpin won the second prize,
pair of silver scissors, on a score of 1O9
The next highest score was 105, made by
Miss Hartridge.
During the evening refreshments were
served orchestral music was furnished
and dancing was INDUCED in. The chap
eerones were Mrs ?, W. Meldrim. Mrs.
s. f. Theus, Mrs. Henry McAlpin, Mrs
7. $. Wayne. Mrs w. w. Gordon, Mrs
w. W. owens, Mrs. Jacob Rauers, Mrs
w. j. De Renne, Mrs. j. s. Nunnerlyn
Mrs. S. Hexter and Airs. /. G. Haas
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I<OhIer's Fire Sale PrIces-Perfec,

Hats, $500 kind (stetson's), $3.50: hats
$500 kind (Melville) $3.50; suits. $40 90 kind
(high arD,, $1,000; suits, so kind good quail
ity)' $500; pants Sc kind (fne), $500; pants.
81 kind (dress), $500; pants, 50 kind (work-
ing), 9S cents; shirts, $3.50 kind dress. 50
cents; shirts, S1.25 kind (negligee), So cents:
shirts, IS cents kind (white). SO cents. nm,
brellas, 81 kind Cine silk, ST. As; umbrellas
IS kind Cine wearing). $1.65; night shirts
~ kind elegantly, $1.15; night shirts. 81
KIND durable 81 cents; pajamas, IS kind
(artistlc), $3.50; pajamas, So kind fcomforf.
able, 81 so; socks, 50 cent kind (wooD 95c
children suits. IS kind (ine), sl; chill
handkerchiefs. soc kind (excellenb So.
handkerehiefs, 25c kind (excellent1 1ee
neckweear, Zoe kind (eleganO, soc; neck,
wear; Zoc Kind ldurable), 16c; underwear
(durable), SOC. All at KohIer's fire SALE
l40 Broughton street.-ad. S''ie'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
TO THE RHODE ISLANDERS.
The City to Welcome the Visitors in
Fitting Manner.

The Rhode Islanders who are to visit
Savannah for the purpose of paying a
tribute to the memory of Gen. Nathaniel
Greene, are expected to arrive tonight or
tomorrow morning.
The following resolution, offered by Col.
Garrard, was adopted by the City council
last night: 1T being made known to the
council that party of distinguished cit
liens Of Rhode Island contemplate Wis
iting Savannah iin a few days for the
purpose of paying a tribute, by public dem
onstration. to the memory of Gen. Nathan
lei Greene, of revolutionary fame,
1T is resolved, by the mayor and alder
men of the city of Savannah, in council
assembled, that his honor the mayor is
requested to take all necessary steps and
to make all appropriate arrangements.
to the end that said occasion shall be cred
liable to this city, and this board will take
part in the ceremonies in body"
The Sons of the Revolution will meet
at the city council chamber at 0:3O O'clock
to meet the visitors and to take part in
the exercises of the Greene monument
in johnson square.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
DIDN'T SHOW THEIR HANDS.
Aldermen Listen to the Tax Ordi-
nance Amendment in silence.

nance Amendment in silence
All the members of council were present
at last nights meeting, and number of
interesting matters were passed upon.
Aldermen Falllgant introduced his
amendment to the tax assessors ordinance
adopted at the previous meeting of coun-
Gil. The amendment repeats sections 6, T.
and ., of the ordinance and provides for
a double tax to be assessed against per-
sons, firms and corporations failing or re-
fusing to make a return of personal prop
erty within the time prescribed
The amendment went over until the
next meeting without discussion.
Alderman Hudson, who is in sympathy
with DIR. Falligant in this move, evinced
a disposition to make a speech, but was
reminded by the mayor that under the
rules discussion was out of order
Alderman Falligant's amendments cuts
about one half in length. The sections
which he proposes to knock out are
those which have been criticised as OBJ
jecticnable. All the sections which pro-
vide for penalties in case of failure or
refusal to comply with their terms are
eliminated and the only power left the
board of assessors in such cases is to i'm
Section 9, which requires every male
resident 2l years of age and upward to
report at the office of the assess
the amount of personal property owned
by MIN on Jan. l, and if he owned none
on that date, to make affidavit to that
effect, is among those which DR. Falligant
proposes to eliminate.
The ordinance proposes to amend sec
ton ., which defines the duties of the as
SCISSORS. by adding thereto the provision
for double taxing. 1t provides, however
that upon proper showing the board
may reopen such assessments within
thirty days after they have been made
and may revise them as they may deem
just and equitable.
The amendment is likely to cause con-
siderable discussion when it comes to a
vote.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
LIABLE TO TAXATION OR NOT.
Finance Committee and City AttOr-
ncy Discuss Southwestern Stock.

Finance Committee and City AttOr-
ncy Discuss Southwestern Stock.
The question of the taxation of South
western railroad stock is being consid-
cred by the board of tax assessors and
the finance committee of council. There is
a very large amount of this stock held in
Savannah, probably $2OoO,OO0 or more
The recent dividend of $3.50 per share
declared by the company as the result
of the settlement of its affairs with the
reorganization committee probably at
tracted the attention of the city authori-
ties to- the stock. 1t seems that some re-
turns of the stock have been made by
small holders to the board of assessors,
while other large holders have declined to
make returns, holding that the stock was
not subject to taxation.
The Southwestern being one of the old
err railroad companies of the state, has
from taxation The charter of the COM
pany has not been changed by the reor-
ganization OF the property
Mayor Myers, when asked about the
matter yesterday, said that while it is
true that Southwestern stock has never
been generally returned for taxation, he
saw no reason why ii is not just as much
subject to taxation as any other stock.
He had never heard of any provision in
the charter of either the Central or the
Southwestern railroad which exempted
the stocks of those companies from taxa
ton, he said. People are not much dis
posed to return stocks for taxation, any
way he said and even if the city finds
that it has a right to tax the stock he
thought il doubtful If any large returns
of it would be made by taxpayers.
The city attorney, Mr.. 5. b. Adams, is
in consultation with the finance commit
tee on this subject, and it is probable that
u decision VIII be arrived at in a few
days.
Dandruff is an emulation from the pores
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
RELICS OF THE LOST CAUSE.
Savannah to Send Collection to
the Richmond Museum.

Savannah to Send n Collection to
the Richmond Museum.
At the request of Mrs Robert L. Park
regent for Georgia of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society," a movement
has been inaugurated in Savannah for tho
collection of relies to be placed as gifts on
loans in the Savannah cabinet. in the
Georgia room of the Confederate museum
in Richmond. For this purpose the fol-
lowing committee has been appointed:
Mrs. r. H. Anderson, Mrs. T. T. Chapeau.
Miss Dillon, Mrs. Fleming G.. duBignon
Mrs. John Flannery Mrs. w w. Cor
don, Mrs. A. R. Lawton. Jr Mrs. Law
renee Lippman, Mrs. MackaIl Mrs 81 r
Morgan, Mrs. Lee Roy Myers, Mrs. P. j.
Meldrlm, Mrs. n Yulee Park, Mrs. John
Nesbit, Mrs. Raphael Semmes, Mrs
George Screven, Mrs J. J. Wilder, Mrs
c. n. West, Miss E. T. Waller Mrs. Louis
G. Young.
The following officers have been chosen;
Chairman-Mrs Louis c. Young.
Vice Chairman-Mrs. c. N West
Secretary-Mrs. Raphael Semmes,
The committee will be glad to receive
relics OF interest, in the form of manu-
scripts, papers. books, weapons, etc All
loans will be held in trust until the owners
shall request their return, and will he
placed in the Savannah department of
the Georgia room, of which the famous
De Renne collection is the gem.
Mrs. Young, as chairman of the COM
m1ttee, says; The committee invites the
cooperation of all interested in the cause
hearts and will always live in song and
story Especially is this invitation ex-
tended to those who have shown their
devotion by forming the society for the
one individually the appeal is made for
their sympathy and aid"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
MAY HAVE FREE METERS.
The Water Commission Asks Council
for $1,000 10 Put i'm 500 Meter.

me water Commission Asks Council
for $1,000 10 Put i'm 500 Meters.
The people may not have 10 nav for
water meters after all. The water com
mission has decided that it would be best
Tor the city TO pay for meters. and if
the council will agree to provide for the
extra cost this viii be done.
The water commissioners were nrasant
at the meeting Of council last night. and
were interested spectators of the proceed
ings. The special reason for their pres
ence was explained by the following com
munieation, which was read by Clerk
Manucy:
Office Commissioner of Water Works
Savannah, Jan. Is. 1Ss6.-To the Honor
able Mayor and Aldermen of the City Of
savannah: Gentlemen-This department
having decided that the only way we have
OF stopping the enormous waste of wafer
IN this city is by Introducing the wafer
meter system, we now beg that council
appropriate money enough to purchase
and place the number of meters we nro-
pose putting in this year
we recommend that we be allowed To
PRarSinIase and place, free of charge to all
untllIhsS ana buildings in this city, water
meters which do not require a meter of
larger diameter than one inch Where
DdliuiuSs require meters of a larger size
svcn meters to be purchased and placed
dt the expense of the owners. AS we cam
not conveniently place more than 500 me
ters during the present wear. we ask that
you appropriate for the work the sum of
So,VOO. Very respectfully yours,
James NJ. Dixon,
CHAIRMAN Board Water Commissioners.
me communication was read and re-
IefIed TO the committee of the whole
without discussion. The homes of the
property owners should not be raised too
hlgh by this action of the water commits
sion. There is no guarantee that their re-
quest Will be agreed to by council. The
OUTLOOK IS just the other way.
Inc commissioners had a conference
with Mayor Myers before the meeting of
him. Mayor Myers advised against their
placing their communication before coun-
ell he said the budget for the year has
ALREADY been made up and the city has
no more money to appropriate This be-
ing the case, he did not see he said how
II would be possible to increase the ap-
preparation to the water department. If
the water commission could get the
money out of their budget to enable them
to put in meters free of charge, they
We're at liberty to do so, he said.
Nevertheless the commissioners insisted
on putting in their communication There
are a good many pros and cons to this
question, and if the matter is brought
up in open meeting at the next session Of
council the discussion is likely to prove
interesting. Undoubtedly if the city
would agree to put in the meters free
or charge. the greater part of the opposi-
ton TO the meter system would cease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
AT THE THEATER.
Alden Benedicts's "Fabio Romanf"
Tonight.

Alden Benedict's "Fabio Romanf' will
be seen at the theater tonight The
piece is a dramatization of Marie Correl-
lis novel, THE Vendetta The Tale
of the Dead" as it is related by Alden Ben
edict, is very interesting story. The in
terest is much strengthened by the dra-
matte production of the piece The plot
starts with the deception of a husband
who is buried alive, but revives and es-
capes from the tomb by his wife and best
the erring pair by that husband. is an
effective theme, and one which the dram
atist has worked out we'll
Aside from the play itself the introduce
ton of the dancing acts and living MIC
lures adds to it's popularity. The pIav
has been seen here before and the ale
OF seats indicates large audience to-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
Fancy Calendars for ,ae.

Glory of the Year, Christmas Graces.
Years Sunshine, Dickens" Fine Art.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Basket, Noble
Thoughts from Whittier, He Careth for
You, Walk in the Light, Pansies of the
Year; also an assortment of German kali
endars for 1896. For sale at EstilFs News
Depot, 2l12 Bull street-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

No less than wonderful are the cures
accomplished by Hoods Sarsaparilla. even
after other preparations and physicians,
prescriptions have failed. The reason
however. is simple. When the blood ie
enriched and purified, disease disappears
and good health returns, and Hoods Sar9
saparilla is the one true blood purifier.
Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient
and do not purge, pain or grippe 25c.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

As Simple yet Effective Remedy for
Throat Affections. Browns Bronchial Tro-
ches stand first in public favor. They are alb
solutely unrivalled for tue alienation of all
Throat irritations caused by cold or use of the
voice.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
IIatf Price ut EcksteIu,..

All our ladies' Jackets at half-price: nj
our misses jackets at half-price; all ou
children's REFERS at half-price; all on,
stylish capes at half-price: all orr in.
fants cloaks at half-price; all garments
at halt-price at Eckstein sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

Dandruff is an emulation from the pores
of the scalp that spread and dries. form
inc. scurf and causing the hair to fall out.
Halls Hair Remover cures it-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16

Rheumatism, which is blood disease, is
radically cured by Ayers SarsaparilIa.
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-16
Timing the light fantastic.

Your dress suit is looking
a bit "thready." Can show
you some nice. ones at wee
prices.
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