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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
wYNESs LIKELY TO DIE.
The Bullet with which He Was
shot Penetrated Both Lungs.

John w. Wyness, an account of whose
! shooting Monday night was published in
! yesterdays Morning News. is very low
with but little prospect of recovery.
The bullet, which it was at first suppos-
ed had only penetrated the feshy por-
ton of the left arm, entered the left side
after passing out Of the arm and went
through the left lung. lodging in the right
lung This fast was not discovered until
after his removal to st. Jospehs Infrm-
airy, where he was taken from the police
barracks. The serious character of the
wound was made known by hemorrhage
which occurred about midnight.
Dr. NJ. l.. Boyd, who is Mr.. Wyness' at
tending physician, said yesterday that his
condition was very serious. Dr. Boyd did
not hold out any hopes of recovery, though
he said such a thing was possible. He in
formed the wounded mans wife that if
there were any business matters on which
she wished to consult her husband, she
had better do so at once
Tie shooting remains as much of a mys-
terry as on the night it took place. The
detectives have failed so far to discover,
who fired the shot. Policeman Patrick
Kearney and Policeman ]. A. Counihan,
who were arrested for the shooting were
released on giving bond of 500 each. Po-
liceman Kearney and Policeman James H.
Smith. who was also mixed
up in the affair, have both
been suspended by Chief McDermott
pending an investigation of the shooting
Recorder Wilson made a partial investi-
cation Of the affair in police court yester-
day, but did not succeed in bringing out
any material facts, ana the investigation
was continued to await the result of Mr.
Wyness wound. Counihan, who stated
when arrested, that he did the shooting
said yesterday morning that he was too
drunk to know what he was talking about,
which was evidently the case.
The news of Mr.. Wyness' serious condi-
ton caused general regret. He has been
here several years as the representative
of one of the large westeren packing
houses, and is well known.
He took great interest in athletic sports,
and has been one of the active members
of the Savannah foot ball team, since its
organization Being a splendid specimen
of physical manhood himself, he admired
such prowess in others. When he was
brought into the police barracks after Tne
shooting those who saw him were sur
prised that he should be so seriously af-
fected by what was thought to be only
a slight wound. He said then that he
could feel the blood tricixling over his
heart, showing that he was bleeding inter-
nally.
Ii is understood that Mr.. Wyness knows
who shot him and that he has told his
wife 1t was thought at first that the shoot
ing was probably accidental, but it may
prove otherwise. 1t was stated at the in
Urinary at midnight that Mr.. Wyness was
very low, but that he would probably live
through the night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
TO DISCUSS THE BUDGET.
The City Appropriations to BE Sub
mitted to Council Tonight.

The City Appropriations to he Sub
mitted to Council Tonight.
The city council will meet tonight The
budget for 1897 will be discussed by the
committee OF the whole and the estimates
by the several departments of the amounts
needed for running expenses and improve
ments for next year may be submitted in
open council.
The tax ordinance for 1897 will also he
introduced but this is only a matter of
form, the important changes in the tax
ordinance, If any, being, as a rule, intro.
duced at the close of the year
The Standard Oil Company has peti-
toned for permission to lay a six-inch pine
line for the transmittal of oil from the
river docks, adjoining the property of the
Tide Water Oil Company. on the Savan-
nah sriver, to the works of the company,
on the shell roads. The course desig-
mated for the pipe line is across Bay
street green to the south side of Bay
street, thence westto Price street. thence
south on Price street to South Broad
street lane, thence east on South Broad
street lane to the intersection of Wheaton
street, thence south along Wheaton street
or the shell road TO the intersection Of
the Bilbo canal, thence westerly along
the bank Of Bilbo canal to junction with
the company's property.
The company agrees to replace all
streets and pavements which may be torn
up in laying the pipe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
ANOTHER GEORGIA WONDER.
Fannie Hester, with Lula Hearst
Powers, the Latest Sensation

Another electrical wonder has been dis
covered in Georgia, of the Lula Hurst type,
and her powers are remarkably similar to
those exhibited by Miss Hearst and Mrs.
Abbott, who is known as the little Georgia
magnet She is Miss Fannie Hester of
Greene county, near Salem. She is now at
the Pulaski house, accompanied by her ia
ther Mr.. p. J. Hester of that place, Mrs.
Matte Thompson and Capt. J. W. Miller.
Miss Testers father brought her here at
the instance of Mr.. Tomlinson +. Johnson,
who desired to see to just what extent her
powers went, with a view, if it could be
done, of having her go on the stage She
is only IA years old, and weighs but 80
pounds. Miss Hester did not discover the
fact that she had this power until Nov.
Z. not quite month ago. Since that time
she has appeared at several of the country
school houses near her home, and on some
occasions has by her power, tired out some
fifty or more strong men, without showing
any signs Of WEAKNESS herself.
Since she has been in Savannah several
gentlemen who can lift ordinarily with
ease $50 pounds or more have tried to lift
her from the floor, but have been unable
to do so. BY merely laying her hands upon
a chair, or on a walking stick she can
prevent the strongest men from moving it
to any extent. 1t is said OF her that when
she walks on damp ground, at times, elec-
trical sparks can be seen. Yet she can
hold nothing tightly In her hands As soon
as she attempts to do so her hands begin
to shake and the article whatever 1t may
be will fall from them. There are many
other demonstrations of her peculiar and
striking power, which so far as is known
has never been found except in the three
mentioned at least not in this section
Mr.. Johnson will have several prominent
physicians at the Pulaski house to-day to
make a test Of her peculiar powers, and
see what they think of them. 1t is evident
ly something marvellous, mystery the
solution of which if it is ever solved, will
be interesting. Miss Hester and her father
will return to their home tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. H. Elson of Cordele is in the city.
Mr.. A. H. Esterly of Atlanta is in the
city.
Mr.. e. v. Harvey of Pembroke is in the
city. - '''
Mr.. c. B. Parker of McRae is at the
Pulaski
Mr.: r. L. Moss, Jr.. of Atlanta is at the
De Soto.
Mr.. ]. V. Kelley of Reidsvilie is at the
Screven
Mr.. F. F. Maxwell of Jacksonville is in
the city.
Mr.. D. J. Forlaw of Brighton, s. c., Is
at the Screven.
Mr.. ]. T. Strickland of Waresboro is reg
istered at the Pulaski
Mr.. ]. C. Clarke of Gainesville is regis
tered at the Pulaski.
Mrs. Cope, Mrs. Mills and Miss Cosens
left last night by the Central for Griffin.
The engagement of Miss Jennie A. Ken
ney to Mr. James p. Naughton is an
nounced. The marriage will take place
tuesday afternoon Dec. Sth at o'clock at
the cathedral
Capt. and Mrs. Jacob Paulsen had ar
ranged supper at their handsome home at
Bull and Henry streets last night in honor
OF the committees in charge of the recent
Evangelical Lutheran church fair. The
extremely ugly weather made it impossi-
bic for many of those who were most ac-
tive in making the fair a success to at
tend. The host and hostess very pleas
antiy entertained those who were their
guests and will entertain the entire com
mittee tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
CITY BREVITIES.

Owing to the Indictment weather
last night a quorum of the ac-
tive members of the Young Mems Chris.
tan Association was not secured for tho
meeting called for the election of direc-
TORS and postponement was conse-
quently necessary. The election will take
place next week, probably Tuesday night
Very serious complaint is made of the
condition Of the public dock at the foot
of West Broad street. The dock is said
to be in dilapidated condition, so much
so, in fact, that it is dangerous to the
parties using it. A colored man named
Israel Lockwood, a Morning News repor-
ter was informed yesterday fell through
the dock wharf Saturday night and was
badly hurt, so badly that he had to be
sent to the Georgia Infrmary. The basin
OF the West Broad street sewer, which
empties under the dock, is also complain
ed of as being badly in need of cleaning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.
Chimney Contractor Sullivan At
tackled by One of His Employees.


tackled by One of His Employees.
Mr.. Daniel Sullivan, city chimney con-
tractor for the eastern district, was as
sauted and robbed in his house at Houston
and South Broad streets yesterday morn
ing.
The assault and robbery were commit
ted by Henry Smith, a young negro whom
Mr.. Sullivan has had in his employ about
two months, and occurred about o'clock.
Mr.. Sullivan was in his room. Smith
had come to the room, ostensibly to dis
euss the chimney cleaning work, knowing
that no work could be done during the day
on account of the weather. 1t seems that
Mr.. Sullivan put a good deal of conf
dence in the negro and had had him at
his room the day before. Smith knew
where Mr.. Sullivan carried his purse and
about how much money he had. He was
standing in the rear of his employer and
struck him over the head with blunt
instrument of some kind infiicting a bad
wound.
Mr.. Sullivan was partly stunned. He
did not realize that Smith had struck him
and asked him to help him off with his
coat so that he could see what was the
matter. Smith did so and then slipped
the purse out of the coat pocket Mr.. Sulli-
van saw him and caught hold of him.
They struggled to the steps, where the
negro escaped and made off towards the
river.
The robbery was reported at the police
barracks about half an hour later and
Detectives Scully and Godbold were de-
tailed to look for Smith They had not
succeeded in finding him up to last night
and are of the opinion that he took the
first train for Charleston. There was
about $40 in the purse which Smith Sc
cured. No one else was in the building
when the robbery occurred. and the strug-
gle was between Mr.. Sullivan and the rob-
Der alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
RATES ON THE GRAND DUCHESS.
The New steamer to he Open to the
Public To-day.

Public To-day.
The new steamship. Grand Duchess, now
in port on her first trip, will be open to
the inspection of the public to-day from 10
until o'clock. city time. No doubt many
would have gone down yesterday with
the expectation of seeing her. had it not
been for the extremely bad weather.
The new steamer is chartered by the
Ocean Steamship Company. under an ar
rangement which is indefinite, but by
which she must run on the New York line
for not less than a year. The Ocean
Steamship Company at the end of that
time has the privilege of renewing he
charter. 1t is possible she may run TO
the provinces during July and August Of
1897, but this has not been definitely set
ted at yet, and may not be for some time.
II she should be put on the Halifax line
during this period, she will return to the
New York line in time to bring all the
Savannah people home again.
The regular rates of passage will be
charged on the Grand Duchess, and there
are siXty-hve rooms which can
be secured at the regular first-class rate.
many of them being deck rooms. There
are a few deck rooms and others, how
ever for which an extra charge will be
made. Rooms 46 and AZ, with bath, will
be $40 extra for the trip rooms Nos, I, ,.
81 and 80 are S. extra, and rooms Nos. II
and 12 are 50 extra, not less than two first
class passengers TO occupy any Of the
rooms mentioned. Then there are forty
two rooms for which 81, In addition to the
regular first-class rate, is charged. The
rooms furnished at the regular first-class
rate and without extra charge are in
every way irst-class, and are comfortable
and airy.
The Grand Duchess Will remain here un-
I'll tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, when
she leaves on her return trip to New
York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
CAPT. PURSE RE-ELEcTED.
He Begins His Third Term as Freight
Bureau Commissioned.

At meeting of the directors
of the freight bureau yesterday,
Capt. D. G. Purse was reelected
commissioner for the ensuing year. This
is Capt Purses third term, counting the
past OF a term which he served during
the first year of the freight bureau His
reelection was regarded as a matter OF
course, but at the same time is a recogni-
up the complaints brought before the bu-
reau and bringing them to a conclusion.
Mr. w. G.. Cam resigned as a member
of the board of directors and Mr.. r. e.
Pepper was elected to succeed him. MIR
Pepper is secretary Of the board.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
COULDN'T KEEP THEM AWAY.
A HEAVY REGISTRATION IN SPITE
OF THE WEATHER.

The Total for the day 1,135, 04S
istrars Got Along without Amy
TrOubIe-LiberaI Club Registrars
Equipped with County Registrn-
ton BOOks-The Results of the
Days Work.
The results of the first days registration
are 1,135 voters registered-94S white and
1877 colored. For cold, wet, windy and
the generally most disagreeable day Of the
year this is a remarkable showing and
demonstrates the interest taken in the
city election. Had the weather been favor
able the registration would doubtless have
been at least so per cent. greater. 1t is re-
markable that so many people should nave
come out to register in such weather.
The registration in the precincts ran from
fourteen in the Sixteenth precinct to 10 in
the Eighth AS expected the registration
was heavier in the northern precincts, the
registration in the first eight precincts be-
ing about equal to that of the other
twelve.
one good effect of the bad weather was
to prevent crowds from hanging around
the places of registration and as a result
there was no scrapping. The registrars
got along nicely together. There were oc-
casional disagreements, of course as to
the right of a voter to register, but these
were not serious enough to get angry over
The following shows the registration in
each precinct and the total number reg
istered in each precinct and the number of
colored voters included in the first num-
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Der
Precinct.
Totals

The registrars remained at their posts
as required by law, until 8 O'Clock last
night, when they gladly sealed up their
books and FASTENED to deposit them with
Clerk Keilbach, at the ordinary's office.
The alphabetical lists of voters were de-
posted with Clerk of Council Manucy
The lists were at once copied off by Mr.
Manucy and his assistants, and appear in
to-day's Morning News, being published
for general information. as required by
law.
1t was noticed that each one of the
Liberal Club registrars was equipped with
a bound copy of the last county registra-
ton. These copies are valuable for refer
with certain exceptions that where a
mans name appears on the county regis
tration he is entitled to register in the
city election, provided he has paid this
years taxes The exceptions are the par
ties who were complained of by the Lib
eral Club as Illegally register
ed in the county election, but
whose cases the county registrars
did not have time to pass upon. The
Liberal Club registrars are posted as to
these cases, and will demand when these
parties apply to register that they pro-
duce evidence to show that they have
paid all taxes due by them to the state
and county since the adoption of the con-
stitution of 1877. 1t is said that there are
only limited number of these copies Of
the registration to be had, and that they
are held at high figure.
The registra ton in the large districts
yesterday is regarded as favorable to the
Liberal Club, as that club is considered
as being in the majority in those dis
tricts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
Court HouSe Sales.

There were only two sales of any inn
portance made at the court house vester-
day. both by Mr.. C. H. Dorsett. Lot No.
TO- Schley ward, and improvements, on
Gwinnett street. east of the Savannah.
Florida and Western railroad, the i'm
provements consisting of one two-story
frame house in front, and a one-storv
frame house in the rear, was sold for
$3.50. A lot in the Schwarz tract, 'front.'
ing on Habersham street. between Eighth
and Ninth streets, was sold for 1925.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

To make II apparent to thousands. who
think themselves i'll, that they are not
afflicted with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing Is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as costive
condition Is easily cured by using Syrup
Of figs. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company only, and sold BY
all druggists,-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
Physicians Wise in Their Genera
ton.

The above class of scientists recognize
and have repeatedly borne testimony. to
the efficacy OF Hostetter's Stomach Rit-
ters as a remedy and preventive OF foyer
and ague. rheumatism, want of yieor
liver complaint, and some other ailment
and inhrm conditions of the system. Ev-
perience and observation have Taught
them It's value. They but echo the YER
diet long since pronounced by the public
and tue press. only the benighted now
are ignorant Of Americas tonic ana al
terative.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
Holiday Presents.

In the old Kohler stock there are anv
quantity of fine umbrellas, walking canes
dressing cases, travelling COMPANIONS
pocketbooks. bath robes, etc. suitable for
Christmas presents, at one-half the actual
price, Kohler's Old Stand, 40 Brougbton
street.-ad.
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To Elect a New Superintendent.

The directors Of the board Of trade will
hold a meeting to-day, at which the resig-
nation of Supt c.. W. Saussy will be re-
ceived. and a new superintendent will be
elected. 1t Is understood that there are
several applications for the position. Mr.
the Savannah Purchasing and Commits
sion Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

Capt. p. Moe, the well-known stevedore
and a resident of West Savannah. has
leased the Jasper Springs property. and
will apply for a charter for the JASPER
Club. He will make extensive improve
ments to this historic spot. and will make
the place a pleasant resort for members
Of the club and their friends. Cant Moe
expects to entertain only a Respectable
class Of persons who may reach the resort
over a splendid bicycle road out nav
street or by the Electric railway
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

For Over Fifty Ycara

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays ali pains
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle
-ad O
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S-e
Dressed and ndressed kids

500 pairs mems kid gloves, fur-tip fleece
iined' special for to-day, at 4sc; better
quality, 7Sc; best quality, CSC. All worth
double the price quoted Kohler's Ola
Stand, 14O Broughton street.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
Rainy Days sueEests RAINY Coca,

Mackintoshes, umbrellas and mems rub
Der overshoes at one-half price, Mackin-
toshes, $2.49. 1896, $4.4S and Se.75: worth
double Mems rubber shoes, 32c: worth
75c. Umbrellas, 75c, S10O, s1.25. $50 and
500; worth double. Kohler's Old Stand,
40 Broughton street. -ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
DEATH OF MRS. w. p. HARDEE.
The Funeral to Take Place From the
Residence This Afternoon.


Residence This Afternoon.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Pearson Hardee will deeply regret 10
learn of the death Of Mrs. Hardee, which
occurred about midnight, night before
last, at her home, No. rs Gwinnett street
Mrs. Hardee had been Ill for long time
put recently there was a change for the
worse in her condition. and she sank slovy-
~ until death came and relieved her sur
fering Mrs. Hardee was a Miss Richard
son, daughter of the fate Dr. Cosmo p
Richardson. She leaves, beside her bus-
pand, two children, Miss Elizabeth uar-
dee, and Cosmo Hardee, who returned 70
the city from Athens. where he is at
school, yesterday morning after his motbS
er's death.
me funeral will take place from tho
residence this afternoon. al 2.90 o,cioci,
ana the services viii be conducted by Rev
Kobb White Of Christ church, ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
s2.Os-"Boys snits1-s2 os

We offer an array of children's spits
ages 4 to 16 years, at $2.ss: worth "a q
$500 and $780, for this week KobIa,,s
Old stand, l4O Broughton street Ii
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
STIMULATES DIGESTION.
Horsford,- Acid Phosub.,.

II acts directly on the food. thus assist
ing the stomach, and also stimulates the
secretion of the digestive fluids. putting
the stomach in an active, healthy condi-
tion.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

Don't think that because we have closed
our Congress street store, we are out of
the retail business, for we are decidedly
in it, and we intend to double our past
business by giving our customers the BEN
eft of our reduced expenses. Palmer Iard-
ware Company.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

Don't think that because we have closad
our Congress street store. we are out Of
the retail business, for we are deeidadI,,
In It, and we intend to double our nas,
business by giving our customers the bar
eht OF our reduced expenses. Palmer Hard
ware Company.-ad. --s'i u
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02
Don't think that because we bo,,o o,o...

DUH IIIIIIh VHdl Decause We have closed
our Congress street store. we are out of
the retail business. for we are decidedly
in It, and we intend to double our past
business by giving our customers the ben
eft of our reduced expenses. Palmer I1o'.i
ware Company.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

NotVvtthsta ndIng the IncIemou+
Weather

Crowds of buyers thronged the store all
day; they will tell their friends about the
big bargains they saw at AnneI e.
SchauPs.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

Buy your winter cloths now, while the
great dissolution sale is going on. and
you will save money. Appel & schauL
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

The November rainfall was very close to
the average, being a fraction above it. The
average rainfall for November for twenty
six years is 2.2S inches Last month it was
2.42 There is an excess of rain on hand
for the year of fraction over 111s inches.
The November rainfall since 1871 az record
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

Buy heavy weight, black CLAY worsted
suit worth sl2' for $6.ee, at the great dis
solution sale of Appel & schaul.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

seven days. There were ten cloudy days.
five partly cloudy and the rest We're clear.
The prevailing direction of the wind was
northeast, the highest velocity reached
being twenty-three miles an hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

We offer for this week 200 mems s,,i,s
at S4's9' worth $40; only one or two ~ q
kind; come early. Kohler's old stand "a
Broughton street.-ad. ''u' Ifo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

Great dissolution sale of Appel & schaul
is the greatest ever known.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-02

The crowds came to the great dissolution
sale just the same. Appel & schaul-ad