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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
TO INSTALL OFFICERS PUBLICLY
Odd Fellows TO Hold Public Exer-
cises This Month.

Odd Fellows TO Hold Public Exer-
cises This Month.
Five of the local lodges of odd Fellows
are arranging for public installation of
officers to be held at the Odd Fellows
hall Tuesday night, Jan p.
1t has been a number of years since the
odd Fellows of the city had public in
stallation OF officers, and the occasion
will be of special interest. not only to
odd Fellows, but to members of secret
and fraternal societies generally. Com
mittees have been appointed by the lodges
to make all necessary arrangmnts The
lodges which will take part in the in
stallauon and the committees appointed
are as follows:
Oglethorpe No. wv. c. Travis. James
Van Berschot, w. X. Whitehead.
Live Oak No. 3-W. o.. Hawley w. H
Wallace, J. Weiser.
Concord No III. B. Bulcken,.J j. c. Ty-
son. w. II. Winn.
Haupt No. 5S-A. N. Manucy, d. B.
Lester, w. W. Chisholm.
Acorn No. 103-William Fawcett j. r.
Eady, J. +. Henderson.
The several committees met at the odd
Fellows hall night before last and or
ganized the joint committee by the or
ganization and election of Grand Master
A. N. Manucy chairman and James Van
Berschot secretary. 1t was unanimously
decided that a public installation of Of
hcers OF the lodges represented should be
held Tuesday night, Jan. p, and the
chairman was instructed to appoint a
committee of five, with himself added as
chairman, to arrange program for the
occasion.
The chairman appointed the following
committee: w. II. Whitehead of Ogle-
thorpe, w. II. Wallace of Live Oak ]. b.
Bulcken of Concord, d. B. Lester of
Haupt and J. e. Henderson of Acorn.
The committee will meet and arrange the
programme one night this week.
The programme will be one suitable to
the occasion. Besides the events incident
to the installation of the officers, there
will be speeches by prominent Odd Eel
lows, vocal and instrumental music and
other features. Invitations will be issued
and it Us safe to say that the large hall
will be filled to its utmost capacity on the
night of the installation. Golden Rule
and DeI<alb lodges have already installed
their officers, and will not take part in
the exercises officially, but the members
of the two lodges will be present by invi-
tation.
odd Fellowship in Savannah is in a
flourishing condition at present. The sew
eral lodges are gaining steadily in strength
and interest. Concord No. II, the new
lodge recently instituted by the grand
master is in a prosperous condition and
now has over 100 members.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
but One Best.

The best is best-of course, it is, and
there is only one best. This is especial
ly true of restaurants and fully 999 per-
sons out of every thousand will say that
Hicks is the best restaurant ever known
in Savannah. This settles the question.
but if you read this notice and doubt the
statement, go to Hicks and see how it is
yourself. Look in the windows, go in
side, up stairs and down stairs, visit the
kitchen, see the whole place from cellar
to roof and if you don't say it is the best
appointed restaurant you know ANYTHING
about, we will be greatly mistaken But
It isn't all in the appointments that makes
Hicks the best, it is the cooking. the
serving, the eatables thems elves-and last
but not least, the moderate charges nre,
vailing through the entire bill of fare
Hicks restaurant of Savannah. bevond
all doubt No concern has ever won such
popular favor and increased 1t every daI1
The secret of Hicks success is the know,
how gained by long experience and care
full attention to business. Hicks intends
too, to keep his establishment ever al the
front. Nothing shall be lacking to make
it always the best. new feature nov,
is the serving to order of Huckins' famons
soups. The restaurant is open dav ann
night and all trolley lines are convenient
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
CITY BREVITIES.

The memory of kindly deeds brightens
the New Years greeting which the little
children of St. Mary's Home extend to
their friends and benefactors.
Elder p. C. Mcdonald. pastor of the
savannah Primltlye Baptist church, will
ham Artillery hall. Elder Mcdonald has
been called TO serve the church during
this year His congregation hopes that
labors have thus far been crowned with
much success.
Harry Basch and A. Cohen were placed
on the information docket yesterday by
Policeman j n. Smith, charged with OBJ
structing an officer in the discharge Of
his duty. The policeman started to make
an arrest on Broughton street yesterday
afternoon, when the party ran into Co
hens store. Messrs. Basch and A. Cohen
refused to allow him to enter the store,
and said that they would be responsible
for the man wanted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
HAD PISTOLS FOR TWO.
a jacksonville Man and His Wife
creme a Sensation.

There was a lively sensation IN the
freight Office at the Central railroad for
a few minutes yesterday afternoon. in
which two men, a woman and two pistols
figured.
George Gates is clerk in the general
freight office. A 8IcLochlan is an cleo
tricfan from Jacksonville Fla, whose wife
has been visiting a friend here for sew
eral months. During her stay she made
the acquaintance Of several young men,
among them Gates and a young man
named Malone from Atlanta.
McLochlan heard rumOrs that were in
ulalion, and last week he came TO
Savannah. He saw Malone but made no
attack on him. He then gave his atten-
ton TO Gates. whom he had heard had
also been little too gay with his wife.
In company with Mrs McI.ochlan he
went TO Gates office yesterday and told
him he was there for the purpose of clear
ing up some stories that had been circu-
lated, in which Gates name was meu-
toned in connection with his wifes. II
IS not known exactly what passed be-
tween Gates and McLOchlan. but Nc
Loeb Ian drew two pistols from his pocket
and handing one TO Gates offered to fight
il out on the spot.
Gates refused the imprOmptu duel, and
McLochlan replied with an oath, III
shoot you anyhow" He proceeded to nut
his words into effect and threw up his
pistol but Mrs. McLOchlan seized his
arm before he could fire. Gates then
called a policeman and had McLochlan
arrested. lie was locked up on the charge
of attempting to shoot another.
The AFFAIR is "A complicated one and is
mixed up with another case of the same
kind, in which another Jacksonville Dartv
is said to figure. Both Mr.. and Mrs Nc
Lochlan have many friends in Jackson
vile, who regret their domestic troubles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Vicious LittIe Vagrnnta.

There are numberless complaints of the
conduct of two small white girls, who
frequent Broughton street and other bus
mess thoroughfares They beg of every
passer-by, and il no notice is taken of
them they daub their well-greased hands
on the clothes of those who fail to re-
spond. Ladies especially suffer from these
vicious Migrants, who, when refused aims,
follow them until they see an opportunity
of soiling their dresses.
The policemen on duty on the streets
frequented by these little beggars should
be provided with straps with which to
give them spanking whenever thew are
found on a business thoroughfare The
Migrants are too small to be punished in
any other way, and the nuisance will NOT
be abated until they are made to under
stand that they cannot commit such Of
fenses with safety. A state reformatory
would be the place 70 such incorrigable
children but unfortunately there is none
in the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
COMMISSIONS TO TAKE HOLD.
THE NEW CITY DEPARTMENTS TO
ORGANIZE TOMORROW.

The Police and Fire Commissions TO
Chairman OF POIice-Assfstant
Chief Magufre 10 BE Made Chief Of
the Fire Department and Second
Assistant Mouro 10 BE Made Clerk.
The Public Works COmmfssiOner to
stir Up Things.
The city commissions will begin their
work tomorrow. All Of the commissions
will meet. organize and proceed to bust
ness. AS a matter Of fact most OF the
commissioners have been posting them
selves on the business OF the departments
which will come under their control. and
understand pretty well what they intend
to do tomorrow.
The police commission will meet at the
police barracks at noon, and viii proceed
TO organize by the election of Maj Ed
ward karOW as chairman. Policeman
Masters will probably be made clerk OF
the commission, as he has performed the
duties of clerk of the police department
during the last year. The commission will
have a big bunch Of applications for posi-
tons on the police department 10 con-
slider being those which have accumu-
lated in the office Of the clerk of council.
The fire commission viii also meet at
noon, at the headquarters of the fire de
taken for granted that il viii elect Mr..
J. j.. Mcguire chief and MIR. George Mouro
secretary, with the powers and duties Of
assistant chief
The water commission will meet at the
office Of the superintendent of the water
department. in the city exchange, at .
p. m. Mr.. J. NJ. Dixon will be chairman
of this commission, and Superintendent
Lotion win act as clerk
The park and tree commission will meet
at the office of the commissioner of public
works, in the city exchange, at $50 p. m.
1t Is expected that DIR. G.. H. Stone will
be made chairman of this commission.
Public Works Commis sioner Wilnnk
Will also assume his Office tomorrow
morning. The duties of his Office are inn
portant, and the commissioner has con-
siderable power. Pubic report has it that
he has a well sharpened knife and that
he intends reducing expenses at once by
consolidating and rearranging the several
departments under his charge, and doing
away with all unnecessary officials and
employees Superintendent Fitzgerald CT
the streets and lanes department is likely
TO lose his head among the first. There
are number of employees of the several
departments of the public works who have
a very nervous feeling just now, and the
result of the first days work of the COM
missioner may justify this feeling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
New Years Advice.

Many a man has lived a life
Which closed by death, has left a wife
In beggary before he's cold,
Or his poor body turned to mold.
Insurance cannot bad habits cure;
1t prevents some, atOnes for more,
So hurry up, my thOughtless brother:
Wait no longer, haste to cover
Your life; with insurance well selected,
Wait not till your health's affected.
Insure to-day while the doctor can
Commend you as a first-class man.
And rest in peace with every one,
For you are fixed whate'er may come.
The policies issued by the Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company are the
perfection of life insurance. This COM
pany pays policyholders large cash divi-
dends annually, after one year, writes in
all its policies definite cash-surrender and
paid-up insurance values for each year
after the first, and makes liberal loans
to assured. Under its policies you have
investment, protection and the use of
your capital. For a sample policy send
your name and age to Harry & Apple,
general agents for Georgia, 95 Bay street.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
MIR. CONFER HACK FROM NEW YORK
The Central Expected 10 BE Perma-
nently Organized Within Two
Weeks.

y
Weeks.
Receiver II. NJ. Conner Of the Central
railroad returned from New York city
yesterday afternoon. He has been there
for the last week or ten days on business
in connection with the property which
has recently passed into the hands of the
new company
There was somewhat OF a gathering of
railroad men and railroad lawyers at the
De Soto last night, but IT appeared to be
an accidental one. Receiver r. ]. Lowry
of the Savannah and Western railroad
was there, and also Judge II. 3. Tomp-
kins, who has been prominently connect
ed with this litigation. Judge Tompkins
came over from Charleston in the after
noon and he and Capt. Lowry went up to
Atlanta last night.
Receiver Conner says Il is probable the
permanent organization of the new COM
pany will take place within the next two
weeks. This means also that the receiver
snip OF the Central will probably be dis
solved by the court within that time all
the assets of the old company turned inro
the new one, and all the liabilities of the
receivers assumed by the new Central of
Georgia Railway Company
The entire system has practically been
consolidated, with the exception OF some
OF the outside properties not covered by
the general mortgages, and the Mobile
ana Girard railroad, the sale of which
has not yet been confirmed by the court.
Inc SAFE or all other properties connected
with the system have been confirmed and
TEN. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Executors sale of Dry Goods at
Crawss

We draw your attention to half Of page
5. which explains itself. The big mer-
chandise movement starts tomorrow
morning, Jan. 6. We have a large stock,
We must sell 1t. This announcement can
only hint at the bargains you viii find
here. = look at the quality Of the goods,
and the sound Of the prices. however, viii
insure the effect desired by US We want
the cash for Christopher Gray's estate.
No goods charged during this sale. All
outstanding accounts must be collected
by order Of the executors Shrewd cry
goods bargain hunters should not lose
sight Of this big sale. Christopher Gray
g Son.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
The security Mutual of Atlanta.

The Security Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Atlanta presents a very at
tractive form of policy. The general
agent in Savannah, Mr.. A. c. Harmon,
has written many of the leading business
men of the city in this company and he
invites attention to the special notice pub
lished in this issue. Mr. Harmon says he
would like the plans of the Security Mu-
tual critically examined by every one
needing insurance and the security of the
companY fully investigated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
The Necessary Information

About a life insurance company Is just
the same information you would require
about any other business or institution
in which you were thinking of investing.
% What is it's financial strength?
(0 Does it pay promptly?
Cd What profits has it paid in the past
"a What are it's prospects for future
profits?
THE EQUITABLE can answer all these
questions in a most satisfactory manner
to all it's policy holders.
FINANCIAL STRENGTH.
The Equitable has a surplus of SS7, is1,
the strongest financial institution of its
kind in the world.
PROMPT PAYMENTS.
The Equitable paid 2SS5 death claims in
1894. OF these 2,034 were paid on the very
day that proofs of death were received.
You have seen recently, here in our own
city, how promptly the Equitable pays.
PAST PROFITS.
All twenty-year tontine policies of the
Equitable have cash surrender values to-
day greater than the sum of the prem
iumS paid. Endowments show return of
all the premiums, with interest at the rate
of from to s per cent. per annum.
FUTURE PROFITS.
The surplus of life assurance is the
fund from which all dividends must be
lions of dollars the largest surplus of any
life assurance company in the world.
Send to Henry L. Resented, district
agent, Merchants National Bank Build
ing, and learn what the Equitable is will
ing to do for you and yours. State name,
a andrpGC
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects Of Syrup of Figs when
in need of laxative and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious the most
gratifying results follow its use so that
il is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle on
hand.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05

STABBED BY AN UGLY NEGRO.
w. f. RuclSh the Victim of n Villain
Gus Attack.

w. f. Ruclxh the Victim of n villain
GUS Attack.
Mr. William F. RuclNh, a grocer at West
Broad and Berrien streets. was badly cut
by drunken negro named e. T.. Ballard
yesterday afternoon.
Ballard had been in the employ of Mr.
Ruckh The negro came into his store
and was reproved for teaching Mr.
Ruckh's little boy to swear. He became
very abusive and was put out of the store
by Mr.. Ruckh.
Ballard waited outside. IN company with
another negro, and when Mr.. Ruckh came
out on the sidewalk. attacked him with .
knife, INJECTING several severe wounds
The most severe is a deep cut under the
left arm.
Fortunately for Mr.. Ruckh Mr.. F.
Schroeder came to his assistance and with
the aid of a friend. seized the negro and
turned him over to Policeman Lee Smith
who sent him to the barracks. Mr. Ruckh's
wounds, though painful, are not consid-
cred DANGEROUS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
THE NICKEL PLATE REsTAuRAN1
To Be Thoroughly Refitted and Re-
furnished throughout.

A. B. Coe having purchased the entire
interests in the Nickel Plate restaurant
will remodel it in every particular and
will endeavor to serve the best meal ever
served in Savannah for % cents; also, will
serve lunches equally as low in price. A
speciality will be made in fine Plymouth
rock fresh laid eggs and nice juicy steaks.
Roasted oysters in the shell another
feature, also oysters in every style known
only to our celebrated Boston chef
Fresh and salt water fish cooked in all
styles.
Give the new Nickel Plate a trial, cor
ner Whitaker and ST. Julian streets, near
Morning News office.-ad.
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found Dead in his Rna1.

London Bowen a negro about IS years
old was found dead in a boat back OF
Wilmington Island day before yesterday.
He went out fishing the night before ana
it is supposed he died from exposure.
Coroner Goette was notified and made an
investigation of the case. He came TO the
conclusion that exposure was the resulr
of death, and turned the body over 10
relatives of the deceased, who took il 10
Daufuskie TO be buried Yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
FELL FROM THE FORETOP MAST.
A Sailors Long FAN ON the Deck of
the Seaw Fell.

n y on the Deck of
the Seaw Fell.
A seaman belonging to the British
steamship Scaw Fell, named Anderson, is
lying at the st. Joseph's Infrmary at the
point Of death.
Early yesterday morning he went up to
the fore topmast to change the shackles.
and in some manner lost his balance
falling to the deck. He fell on his head
and back, his head being badly lacerated.
and his back injured. DR.. OHveros was
called, and afterward the ships physi-
clan, Or. J. G. Kellar, who had him senr
to the hospital. There he was examined
by the physicians, who saw that his in
Jur1es We're serious, though 1t will be d,
they will result fatally or not.
80 Tar they have not been able to dis
cover that there were any fractures OF fine
skull. The ship is scheduled to leave porf
within a day or two. but Anderson will
stances. - N'i'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
SIR KNIGHTS INSTALLED.


TeutOnIn LOUSes UhcefS Tot TIC NeNI
Half Year.
Teutonia Lodge No. Z. X. of P, has in
stalled the following officers to serve for
the present term:
C. C.--John D. Bunger.
v C.-H. Mollering.
Prelate-Aug. Karsten.
NJ. of W.-Harry LANCE.
NJ of FIJI. +. G. Kramer.
NJ of Exq.-John Stahmer.
X of r. and S.-H. +. G. Kramer.
NJ. at A. Both.
l. G.-Henry Stelljes.
O. G.-John i. Fischer.
The installation was by District Deputy
Grand Master Jacob Gazan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
SOME GOOD ADVICE.
A Few Suggestions for the New
Year.

Year.
Now the war scare is over and business
is resumed, cotton is higher, naval stores
are in good demand and lumber moving
rapidly, it's time for those who have been
benefited by the change to make arrange
ments to live well for the balance of the
year. Can they do better than send their
orders to the leading butcher? It's almost
unnecessary to mention his name Every
body knows that II. Logan is the man.
In all kinds of weather; in all kinds of
national financial troubles and rumors
of wars there's no change in his methods
of business. 1t goes along in the same
methodical manner and his customers
are always satisfied and in the happiest,
healthful state. If you want to live like
a lord at a small cost you should buy
your meats, poultry and game from the
city's butcher, II. Logan-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Tventv DoIIars for Rive.

Gustave Eckstein & Co. will sell this
week a small lot of fine cloaks and coats,
made of best materials, a few silk-lined
all through They are worth so to $40.
They are not the latest cut. They will
be given away at S. at Eckstein sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
A Remarkable offer.

If you ever find anything as good at
same price your money will be refunded.
Medallion cigarros. 10 cents for pack
age of fiVe-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Hoods Is WonderfuI.

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 is
enriched and purified, disease disappears
and good health returns, and Hoods Sar-
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, 1896-01-05

taxation simply because they were not
called upon TO do So"
Everything Is now in readiness for the
assessors TO begin work Immediately
mnon organization to-morroW morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05

This week we open an exquisite line of
new embroideries. Lovely patterns on fine
Swiss and cambria at &C. 1Oc, 15c, 25c. Such
bargains can only be had at Eckstein's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Price oh Packagr.

Don't pay more than 10 cents for a
package of five Medallion cigarros. In
sist upon this price and buy only in orig
inal package.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Good and CbeaD,

A marvel of quality; a wonder for
eheapness; five in a package. and SOLD
everywhere for 10 cents. Insist on Medal
lion brand.-ad va NAe1eal-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Break Your Pipe,

And invest just 10 cents in package
of five Medallion cigarros-better than
the pipe, and almost as cheap.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
ST. PATRICK's FAIRS PROFITS.
The Church Cleared Something over
$4,000.

%O,<OO.
The accounts of the fair held for the
benefit of st. Patricks church have been
closed The fair netted the church 1926,
which is considered very satisfactory.
The church debt. amounting to about
81 900, will be paid off and the remainder
of the money will be used in frescoing the
interior of the church and for other i'm
provementS
The committee which had charge of the
fair feels under many obligations to those
who aided so literally with donations,
and also to the assistants who rendered
such good service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
Death Turks in the Blast.

Some are thinly clad from
necessity, others from "brav-
ado others from indiffer-
erce. All carry their lives in
their hands.
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Fixe Hours, Delight
stickereien at Eclks tein's.

Can be had for ten cents invested in a
package of five Medallion Cigarros.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05

Probabilities for Sunday. Fair; warn,
er; nOrthwezterly, shifting TO southeri,
winds. =
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
AN Honest DenIer

Wants to satisfy his customers. You can
get five Medallion Cigarros for ten cents
from all up-to-date stores.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-05
The Year of 1896

Will offer to smokers no event of greater
Importance than five good Cigarros for
ten cents. Medallion is the brand.-ad.