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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
ORDINANCE.

By Committee on Finance
An ordinance, fixing the compensation
or salary of the commissioner of public
works for the city of Savannah and of his
Section I. Be it ordained by the mayor
and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in
council assembled, that the commissioner
of public works for the city of Savannah
shall receive for his compensation or sal
ary the sum of twenty-five hundred
CS2, 500 dollars per annum, payable in
equal monthly instruments, out of the
treasury Of the city of Savannah, during
his term of office, beginning on the first
Monday in January, 1896
Sec. 2. BE it further ordained, that the
clerk Of said commissioner shall receive,
as his compensation or salary, the sum Of
twelve hunderd gl,20O dollars per annum,
PAYABLE in equal monthly installments
out of the treasury of the city of SaVan-
nah, beginning on the first Monday in
January, 1895.
sec. 8. BE it further ordained, that all
ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict with this ordinance be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed IN COUNCIL Jan; !, 1896
Attest: A. n. MANUCY, Mayor.
Clerk Of Council.
BY Committee on Health and Cemetery
An ordinance to fix the charge to own
ers OF property for cleaning and removing
the contents Of tubs, barrels and similar
movable receptacles
Section /. BE it ordained by the mayor
and aldermen of the city of Savannah, in
council assembled, that hereafter the
charge to owners of property in the city
Of Savannah for the cleansing and re-
moval CT the contents Of tub or barrel,
or similar movable receptacle used by
them in place of a privy vault, shall be
three dollars in each case and this charge
is hereby assessed against said owners.
Sec. 2 That all ordinances and parts OF
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance,
and particularly section 2 of the ordi-
nance of Jan. s, 1879. entitled, "An ordi-
public health and to provide for the
cleansing and cementing OF privy vaults
at the expense of the owners, and to equit-
ably distribute the burden of such ex-
pense," be- and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
Ordinance passed in council Jan J. 1896
HERMAN MYERS,
Attest: A. N. MANUCY. Mayor.
Clerk Of Council.
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Justice Peckham Takes the Oath.

Washington, Jan. 6-Hon Rufus w.
Peckham of New York new associate JUS
tice, to-day took his seat on the supreme
court bench.
There were present within the bar
besides, full representation of the depart
sides a full representation of the DEPART
of the bar Mr.. Yang, the Chinese min
lister, was accompanied by his secretary
and Interpreter. The statutory oath was
administered to the new justice by Chief
Justice Fuller and Justice Peckham took
his seat at the extreme left of the bench,
next to Justice Shiras.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
Two Election Cases to be Decided

Washington, Jan. 6.-The committee on
elections No. 3. Mr.. Mccall of Massachu-
setts, chairman. will probably dispose OF
Two contested cases on Wednesday next
These are Davis against Culberson, from
me Fourth Texas district, and Newman
against Spencer, from the Seventh Mis-
has been taken in these cases and resolu-
IONS will undoubtedly be reported, de-
caring Messrs. CulbeTson and Spencer,
Gems., sitting members, entitled to their
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
Shoe Manufacturers Assign.

Portsmouth, o., Jan. 6.-Paden Bros,
snoe manufacturers, assigned this after
noon to w. B. Gricem. whose bond is fixed
dl $4,000. The assets are $lS0OOO, with
equal liabilities. The assignment was
calsed by the sudden pressure of a heavy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07

Z v y mother s
baby is the hand
soonest and most
lovable in the whole
world-to her.
And yet thous-
ands of just such
proud and loving
mothers kill their
children every year.
Not Intentionally,
vat1 understand b11f
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
RAIL AND cRossTIE.

Inc COTTECIEI
Central and Peninsular railroad will be
n,Ib1ished in the Morning News Jan. s.
The differences that exist between the
management of the Georgia road and
the engineers has now extended to the
tirenen. conductors and trainmen. The
Zen want the mileage system and writ
Ten contract with the road, instead If
navmerlt by the trip ard only a verbal
Agreement such as now exists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-07
FAT AND HANDSOME
Varieties of Babies and the Curl.
Gus Stories Their Faces
Sometimes Tell.

The Sins or Ignorance of the Parents and
How 1t Affects the Little Ones.
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LIQUOR LIcENsES-

ell, Jan. 8. 1S96.-'fhe following applica-
lions &c retail liquor during the year 1876
were read al meeting of council Jan. ].
ls9t, and referred to committee of the
whole A. y. MANUCN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-09
THE LAW OF 1874.
All SILVER Legal Tender Only to the
Amount OF IS.

All Silver Legal Tender Only to the
Amount OF IS.
lSfS-1i. Revised Statutes of the United
states Title NNXIX, Legal Tender.
Section 1854. No foreign gold or silver
CONS shall be a legal tender in payment
of debts.
sec. SoS5, The gold coins OF the United
states shat! be u iognl tender In all pay
nents at their nominal value when not
oelow the standard weight and limit or
.qlcranoe PROV dcd by law for the single
piece ana when. reduced In weight, be-
low sucn standard and tolerance, shall be
regal tender AZ valuation in proportion
10 Their actual weight.
. sec SoSb. The silver coiss Q. the United
states shall be u legal tender at their
nominal value for any amoEnt not ex-
ceep-ng V N amy une payment.
sec. 3JAI. The minor coins of the United
States shall be legal tender at their
nominal value for any amount not exceed
ing % cents IN any one payment.
Approved June 20. 1874. Revised Stat
utes, az.
Note-An act of June % 1874. authorizes
inc secretary of the treasury TO exchange
gold mint bars for coin certificates or
gold cons ut not less than par nor less
than market value. Is, Statutes at Large,
part 1902.
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continued the coinage Of tho q and q gold
pieces and scent nickel piece.
THE LAW OF 1919.

Repeal q the Purchase Clause Declare.
ton OF Bmctailic roAcy.
November 1. 1898. An act to repeal part
OF an act, approved July IL 1890.
BE Il enacted. That 50 much of the act
approved July II, 1880. entitled IAN act
directing the purchase Of silver bullion
ana ISSUE Of treasury notes thereon, and
ior other purposes" as directs the sec,e-
Time 10 time silver bulhon 10 the aggrc
Hate amount OF 4.sQouD ounces or ~
niucn thereof as may be offered in each
m.on'h Al the market price thereof. not
Yer. and 10 issue In payment for such pir-
vhase treasury notes OF the TASTED States.
be ana the Same Is hereby repealed.
n, ~ th - i hl.rsny declared 70 be the policy
OF both gold and silver ms standard
money, and TO coin both gold and silver
VI 70 money OF equal intrinsic and cx-
ehangoah,e value. such equality TO be re-
cured through International agreement.
or ny sneh safegunrds OF legislation az
VIII inrure The maintenance OF the parity
and the equal power OF every dollar AZ
~ times III the markets and in payment
OF debts. And 1t Is hereby further de-
ciattd nhat the efforts of the government
should be STEADILY directed to the estab.
hShment OF suc, sare system OF blinat.
allisin as VIII maintain at all times the
eHuai poyer or every dollar coined or Is
sucu by the United States IN the markets
'sume of the almanacs aud wear hooks
IN dnotiag the repeal act OF lssS give the
,sM q tho bill as II passed the house.
TO the senate. where Mr.. Voorhees, OF the
IMAGE committee offered the above as 4
substitute. The measure IN this form
house. aud was approved by the president
November l. 1851
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ALApAMA POPS WEAKEN.

Birmingham. Ala. August Sine popu-
list leaders today practically confessed
NOR overwhelming defeat nj the polls
Monday. when Johnston uDem) was elect
"a governor by s2,OJO majority, and have
given up all hope OF making any capital
oitt of the cry OF fraud. Yesterday they
pslked a good deal about Bryan ana
Watson ticket, but today the report most
current n that they Will propose TO sup
port Bryan and Sewall IL the democrats
give them five places on the electoral
ticket. Suggestion N this line made 10
democratic leaders have been met with
refused to consider "a al oil, and u Is now
va a that the popuiist committee VIII make
the best II can on OF poor case and de-
eide nJt TO put out an electoral ticket, al
lowing the rank and He to vote as thcy
choose II IN even stated that they may
go so far as to indorgc Bryan and Sewali,
so that they can claim a greater strength
TRAN they really have from the vote CAST
In November The democratic leaders
have suggested 10 them that "a Bryan ana
Watson ticket would receive very. litiic
support and display the weakness OF their
party. II II stated that this susgeston Is
receiving very favorable consideration.
The popuiist state COMMITTEES viii be
called toesther IN Q few days 20 map out
the course 10 ~ purvueo.
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discretion. it being the establish he'd policy
OF the United States &c maintain the two
metals on a purity With each other upon
the present legal ratio, or such ratio AS
may be provided by law.
Sec. 3. That the secretary OF the ueas-
ury shall each month CON 2OVD,eo ounces
Of the silver bullion purchased under me
provisions of this act into STANDARD silver
dollars until the LIST day Of July. 1881, and
after that time he shall coin OF the silver
bullion purchased under tho provisions OF
tbs act, as much a. may he necessary to
provide for the redemption OF the treas
ury notes herein provided for, and any
gain or aeiguiofage arising from such coin
age shall b accounted for and paid into
the treasury.
Sec. I. That the silver bullion purchased
under the provisions of this act shall be
subject TO the requirements OF existing law
and the regulations of the mint service
governing tho methods of determining tho
amount OF pure silver contained. aud the
amour, OF charges and deductions. II any.
TO be made.
See g. That so much OF the act of Feb
ruary % is7S, entitled. IAN act 10 author
i2e the coinage Of the standard silver dol
lar. and to restore It's legal tender char
acter." as requires the monthly purchase
and coinage Of tho same into silver dol
las OF not less than 10000, nor more
then siOJ.0o worth OF saver bullion. is
hereby repealed.
Sec. G. That upon the passage of this
act the balances .atsinIing with the treas
ury Of the United States TO the respective
credHs OF National banks for deposits
mad~s 10 redeem the circulating notes of
such hanks, and all deposits thereafter
received for Ike purpose. shall 10 covered
into the treasury as miscellaneous re-
celpt, and the treasurer OF the United
States shall redeem from the general cash
In the treasury the circulating notes OF
saad hanks, which may come INTO HIS pos
session subJoctsGo redemption; and upon
the certificate of the comptroller OF the
currency thBt such notes have been re-
celycd by him. and that they have been
destroyed. and that no new no'es VIII be
Issued in their place. reimbursement of
their amount shall be made to the treas
uroT. under such regulations AZ the score
fary Of the treasury may prescribe. from
an appropriation hereby created. 10 be
known as "Nat.onal bank notes; Redemp-
ton account" but the provisions OF this
act shall not apply 20 the deposits received
urder section 3 81 tho act Of june - 1874.
recurring every National bank 20 keep IN
lawful money With the treasurer OF the
United states a sum eayal to per centum
OF it's circulation. TO be held and used for
the redemption Of Its circu,at ting notes;
and the balance remaining OF the deposits
70 covered shall at the close OF each
month be reported on the monthly public
debt statement ms debt OF the United
States bearing no interest,
Sec 7. That this act shall take effect
thirty days from and s6ier its passage
(Approved July II. 1901
An aot approved esptembef y. ~. as
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ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC.
Downing Is Sure That Silver VIII win
Mover Snw Such a Situation -

Downing Is Sure That Silver Will Win
Mover Saw Such Situation.
Washington. August 6.-.Ex-R epresent-
ative Downing. VINO was the only demo-
crat IN this congress from Illinois, and
who was unseated 10 a contest, * now
the democratic nominee for secretary Of
state OF Illinois. He has been IN Wash-
ington FOR two days and left this even
Ing for nome.
He expressed the greatest possible con-
fideBce In the democrats carrying Illinois
both for The state aud the NatipasL ticket.
II have never" he said. seen surh a
situation In politics. The sSlyer sentiment
Is growing and spreading all OYER tho
Stale OF Illinois. Everybody IN talking
politics, and the people nre terribly In
earnest. Tho small merchants, the far
rners and men IN all classes of bt<isses,
where they make living from their own
number Of men IN extensive commercial
enterprises. and even some OF the bank
ers. are with us. or course. most Of the
bankers aud big nioneyed men are against
silver, hut tho strength of general senti-
mcnt Ia favor OF silver IL wonderful.
don't see how we can lose the state Tho
normal republican plurality In about 81, 900,
and the prohibition vote about 19.o0o. Bry-
an will set rs pcr cent of the popuiiot
vote and . very large share Of the pro-
hibition vote. besides getting xDiy large
vete from me labor and farming elcsna1t
which the asnecsatic ttckse hAs net heEop;
tofors haA."
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may pe paid for In silver coin, at such
eucahon as may he, from time to time.
ess,a aihed by the director of the mint.
ing standard gold bullion into coin shall
~ ~ one-nfth OF / per centum; and tho
1 ,,,st ior convcrting standard silver into
n u,,ue uoiars. fcc melting and refining
Wiz. VIII ouiiion is below standard. for tough
u.,,ing winsn metals are contained In IL
WI, mn"n render 1t unit for coinage for con.
~. LOT ,alioy when the bullion is above
sranHarn Tor separating the gold and
suV" when these metals exist to,ycther.
~, In the bullion. and nor the pr.p aratlou Of
IN, ur, shall be tixed from time to tire hy
secretary Of the treasury, 10 as 10 eouai
nu, not exceed. IN their Judgment the
actual average cost to each mint ond az.
NY ay, oihce or the material, labor wastare
WIZ use OF machinery endowed In each
OF The cases aforementicned.
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THE Law OF 1873.
A Return 10 B.metalhsm-Ssver Dollars
a Legal Tender to Any Amount.

A Bo.urn IN uetall;sm-S,lyer Dollara
" n,,ai Tandnr IN Anv Amount
...,
lsH-s. thaptcr NN' AN act 10 autnoriHe
the coinage of the standard silver dollar,
and IN restore its legal tender value
~, s, ,r,,., -, .,i,.,, Ia ,,,,,od
be IL ehacteu' ihai thcIe shai' NC o"'"eu
at the several minis of the United States.
silver dollars of the weight of 4i2is grains
- -..r.,.,a., M. az, ,,..,.,.l.l H. ~,
troy OF sNanuaIu Slinrl' az u, III ~
act OF January ~ 20. on "lllcn SIhH ps
the devices ahI s"pit,s' lPe,ons prov ur i,
by sad act which com, tosS.n9' WIN ~
silver dollars heretofore coined by Inc
United States. Of like weight and fineness,
shall be legal t0lder, a. the!r nominal
value Tor all debts and dues, public and
private except where otherwise stipulated
in the contract. Aud tho secretary of the
treasury IS authorized and directed to pur
chase from lime To lime s. yer bullion, al
Tie market price thereof not less than
$4,000 worth per month, nor more imam
800 ,o Ia -oire1 rnonfhlv as fast ms so
500 w ,,,o s,,ch doiigrs. ara a sn,n
p utm'.t'' ,,'1,.,,s o,t he forecoi,s, nro
suilt.'Vntft III 49, Is hereby annroprl.t c1
n,S'o'' "a a,y w, ,,o,ev n me trenslirv nat
1870 api,, , iron, rs coiSapc ali
se.EI'oIah. a. 80 49,, - oiJ J,to ~ $500
pe accollntoi I9' - ,5,,,s i; 11
ufy as ptoNi"ep tuii',. ,,-.or,no ,,'a.i,,
i've 10 tne suusi' ~ -. a ~ -, ~ ~ ~
mat ths dlI'oi..t -, 49, f,,ii.ors' a,n,.i
invested ~ suen si.Nr n sho,,j ,
OF such resulting COLI S"".i ~. exceed
%.o,4ooo' Ana, ptoNiuS,1, iut Sner mar
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INSURANCE AND FREE COINAGE.

| INSURANCE AND fItt>H SOiNArr'
Cleveland Plaindeaaer.
The letter given below shows the boom
crang effect of the circular by which the
president of an Eastern life insurance
company expected TO scare his policy
holders into voting for the preservation
of "the existing gold standard" II seems
to have scared The republican,. at least.
alarm IS wholly unfoundcd
Editor Pia.ndcalcr.
Sir: noticed your editorial IN Tues
days. issue on the question: Does the
FREQ coinage of silver at IL to ! reduce
the value OF No insurance policlesy
Your answer H. not clear enough to sat
lsfy me. ] am willing o tnke chances on
the Investments of life insurance com
panies under tho existing gold STANDARD
at present on account Of the existing count
as 40 whether said pofcy would De puiu IN
53-cent dollars.
has nci been dlsproyod. Is that anyone
owing AN amount of money could settle
his debt with about half the amount ne
owes that Is to say, ne r sou hSon n"y s aons
foreign market where the rat,o ~ 80 70
or thereabouts), take the silver 10 inc
mint. hive q coined ana 9SMn ,or s splwer
dollars which. would be c9onsldereh iesa'
tender. Would not the creditor. therefore,
be- cheated out of abou, onr,haii OF MIA.
dollar under the free and unlimited com.
hge OF silver standard ut 10 TO l wouiu
only he worth SITS bullion value anu real
Jye only that much. about w GEMS,
| am very anxious TO be cnnShstneu on
this subject and trust you VIII ma ume
and space to furnish the desired iniorma-
ton h'p""''t""'
Any solvent insurance company VIII pay
It's obligations under n D,mctaaNst stand
ard In lUo-ceut dollars II It Is not solvent.
becaura OF the inability of us debtors 10
repay borrowed capital in consequence OF
Decreasing earnings and dim n.shins var
ueS under 'fhe existing gold sthnuaiu its
policy holders are not likely TO get even
~ cents on the dollar of thtAi claims
That earnings uro decreasing ana Vhiues
diminishing our correspondent - no, nhn-
ly to deny. If he has not fesilzeu y ~
his own experience inquiry OF pusil ,f,,
men. work ngmon or farmers WIN au0N''
eniighten HIM. , o,,
The "arguincnt" that anyone OWING an
amount OF money could settle his deDt ior
half the money by buying silver bnlloh
I'll ~ To and having II coinei INTO dolsrs
at lG TO | IL no argument nt AL pecanSs
II could not be done. WIN inc bh%u
States minis thrown open 70 me IRE" GUY,
are OF s1Ver and gold alike ne one rou y,
buy SILVER at ~ 30 ]. or anytnms ,n me-
here or in any foreign market. Ihe ou.,'on
volio ar silver would rise to the coinhsc
y,aliie by renonetizbiion, IN the rulnoh
heyan Ia dec .illss Immediately on Us ue-
Naturalization and has kept on nron ihe
,nvnvard pnth In company WIN IN"
stapla products OF labor. debts alone 60
ing upward with gold.
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same with the treasurer, or any assistant
treasurer OF the United States. In sums
moi loss than 81 ans receive therefor
certifica t,ss of not less than $40 each. cor
responding 10 the denominations OF the
Unilfd States notes. Tho coin deposited
FOR or representing the certificates shall
no ,ei,in,ad in the treasury for the pay
ment of the same on demand Such certiri-
Gates shall be raseiyabie for, customs,
taxes and all PUBLIC dues ana when so
Section 4. An acts and parts or acts In
consistent with tae prov of this act
are hereby repealed. ,, -
,,,rn~d he the president OF the United
SiaIes. with his objections, TO tho house
of REPRESENTATIVES, February %. 1878, was
r.ssed ~ both houses and became II law
on the same day.
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THE LAW OF 1880.

Tho sherman Act and the Purchase OF
Silver Bulnon.
,sso-eo Chauter dccviii. An act direct
,py the nilrchaae of silver bullion and the
issue of treasury notes thereon and for
other purposes,
Ia II enacted, That the secretary OF
ihs. treasury Is hereby directed to pur-
chase, from time to lime silver bullion
IN thc aggregate arneAnt OF 4toO. 900 ounces
or So mach thereof as may be Offered. Ia
each month al the market price thereof,
rot exceeding 81 fer 81 a5-iO grains Of
uure silver, ard TO issue sn payment for
such purchases OF silver bullaon treasury
notes OF the utited States, to be pre-
pared by the secretary OF me trea,1,uly'
NOT less than 81 nor more thkl siOJJ as
he may prescribe, aud a sum sufficient TO
carry into eIieet lhc ef nf %, 'nrs S
In The treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated 49,. , =.
s,,ed IN accordance with the provisions OF
ms act ,han ne redecniable on demand
IN coin at tho u< iSlry OF the bhliSd
Statos. and Nhea 80 redetmrd may be
ties,i.a mt no greater or less amount
Of Fuch no IS -hal he oui9anning 81 lsls
time than TIE cost 9. 'ie o oiiinS. nui'lS,
ihnreSrom then held IN the treasury par
chased by such nctes hld such ltf asury
nS'es 1, In nude and private except
Where etherwi'o expressly s,igalase,d In
he CONTRACT and shs al pnbl ee'a nas a lDI
:, uhs ap 70 tsN,'iyeJ rlay be resssued: and
such notes whea teld by any Na'ional
r.nt ~, 10 lawful reserve. That upon dc
m nan I, OF the foldcr Of any q the treas
ury NOTES herein p,oyfdsssa for ,,S she sec,
resaIisttuns q ne may prescribe. redeem
such note h sold Of diysr ee(A at hi
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OUR COINAGE LAWS.
Z. several United States Statutes Fixing Ratios
and Standards.
. uuiss All Silver Legal Tender go Tn.
so.Caled Crime Of 1879 10 Standard
Dollar Law Of 1879.

deposltors and that the only subjects of
schafsc TO him shall be refining, toughen-
ing, and separating, and for metal used
as alloy the rate of charge being fixed
from time TO time 70 MS to exceed the
ect3ai expenses incurred For the net
amount of the deposit n certificate shall
be given. payable IN coins of the same
metal as the deposit. Sections 30 and 81
require thai when the coins which are
the equivalen, TO any der oslt of bullion
are ready Tor delivery they shall be plid
over, payment being made TO dcpositors
IN the. order of priority of deposit And.
70 enable The mint to make returns to dc.
positors with as little delay as possible
" is ma de the duty of the secretary OF
the treasury 10 keep in the mint. When
ltacticabie, deposit not exceeding 81 90
VOi. out Of which the value OF bullion
brought to the mint may be paid as soon
as asccrtainei but no discount or inter
sst IS to be charged on moneys 50 ad-
THE GOLE DOLLAR.
he law Of March 3, lS49 authorized the
coinage Of gold dollars ana double eagles.
Cont rms bic in all respects to the stand
ara Tor gold coins now established by
ment for all sums, 49,
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BACK in THE DEMOCRACY.

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