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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
OTTO LIEBISCH INSANE.
The Jury i'm His Case Ordered Him
Sent to the state Asylum.

The Jury in His Case Ordered Him
Sent to the state Asylum.
Otto Liebisch was tried on a charge of
lunacy before a jury in the court of or
binary yesterday, which decided that he
should be sent to the state lunatic asylum
for treatment.
Liebisch was an engineer on the dredge
Alabama up to about six months ago,
During one of the extremely warm spells
in the summer he was taken sick, it be-
ing apparently a case of sunstroke, from
which he gradually recovered, but with
his physical Improvement the faculties of
his mind did not return. On the other
hand, mentally he became worse, and it
was believed by his wife and others who
have known him a long time, that it was
due in part, at least, to a severe blow
which he received on the head when a
young man.
In extremely irrational moments he
would threaten to kill his wife, and he
almost lost the power of speech alto
gether though he generally understood
what was said to him. There was no
doubt in the minds of the members of the
jury as to his deranged mental condition,
and the verdict was found in accordance
Herewith at once.
This is the third case of lunacy that has
been disposed of within the month, and
there are several other cases to be tried.
If other communities keep up the same
average as does Chatham county, there
is no wonder that the inhabitants at the
state asylum are increasing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
TO REBUILD THE SOUTH END.
Proprietor BOhan to Begin Work Oh
the Pavilion Next Month.

Proprietor BOhan to Begin Work on
the Pavilion Next Month.
The work of rebuilding the South End ho-
tel pavilion and office. which were blown
down by the September storm, will begin
next month. Another story win be added
to the office building. and two new cot
tages will be built south of the hotel. The
pavilion will be enlarged by the addition
of several rooms.
Proprietor w. M. Bohan said yesterday
that work on the additions will begin as
soon as everything can be got in shape in
order to have the hotel in readiness for an
early opening
The September storm played havoc with
the hotel The pavilion was blown over
on the Office building crushing in the roof,
and was completely demolished. The cot
tages and main building, and the bath
houses escaped the storm and were unin-
jured. The wind seemed to have struck
the pavilion alone and lifted it clear from
its foundation.
Mr.. Bohan will increase the capacity of
the hotel considerably by the addition of
a second story to the Office building, and
with the addition of other Improvements
will have the house ready for re-opening
with the opening of the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
Red riding Hood at a Tea.

The ladies Of the Savannah circle of
the National Council Of Jewish Women
gave a pleasant tea yesterday afternoon
sion schools. The deeds done in the name
of charity by these ladies' are well known.
and their success in any undertaking is
no less known. The tea, in the success
of it's conduct and the pleasure II gave the
children, adds another to their already long
list of successful entertainments.
A Red Riding Hood Party was given
at the tea, in which the children were
blindfolded, and pinned hood upon Little
Red Riding Hood" the one fixing II near
est the proper place receiving the prize.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
PRoF. CURRY's ART TALKS.
An Interested Audience at ST. Johns
Parish Hall.

IaFASh hdh.
Prof S. S. Curry, who lectured before
the Savannah Lyceum night before last
on the 'Art Movements of the Nineteenth
Century," gave an informal talk at st.
Johns parish hall last night on Vocal
Training and Expression in Relation to
Art and the Development of the Artistic
Nature
The hall was fairly we'll filed and the
audience was deeply interested in what
Prof. Curry had to say. His talk was IL
Illustrated by use of the blackboard. He
dwelt upon the inward and outward forms
of expression and gave a clearer insight
into what is known as the art of express
sion than his audience possessed. Prof.
Currys lectures will tend to inculcate an
interest in art and kindred studies.
They are the first of their character
which have been delivered in Savannah.
The interest in the subjects which Prof.
Curry presented, however, are a gratifying
evidence of the interest that is taken in
art.
Prof. Curry has been warmly received
during his visit and a deep interest has
been aroused in his work. He was to have
been introduced last night, but Rev.
Charles II. Strong, whose illness, how
ever, prevented his being present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
ST. ANDREWS MISSIONS TREE.
Many Hearts Made Glad by Kindly
Remembrances.


Remembrances.
The children of the Sunday school of St.
Andrews mission were entertained yester-
day afternoon with Christmas tree, and
many presents were distributed among
them.
Mr.. e. s. Elliott, a member of st. An
drews Brotherhood, by which society the
mission is conducted, in the absence of
MIR. r. II. Polk, the superintendent of the
school, presided over the exercises.
The Christmas tree was loaded with
presents from the children of Christ
church Sunday school, The entertainment
began at o'clock. and drew a large num-
Der of the children of the school and
their parents and friends. After the dis
tribution of the presents to the children,
whose names were written upon them,
each one was given a pound box of candy
that had figured as a brick in the con-
structlon of. a fanciful chimney and fire.
place. The Sunday school has now sixty
children on its roll, and the average at
tendance is forty-five.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
FlsE DEPARTMENTS FUNDS.
Ground Broken For the New Engine
House Annex

Ground was broken yesterday for the
new brick annex to No. engine house,
formerly the lyman foundry. The annex
will be two stories, 1Ox4O feet. The first
floor win be used as sitting room for the
men, and the second story viii be divided
into bathroom and feed house.
The fire department is allowed $4,000 for
1887 in the city budget published in yester-
days Morning News The fire commits
sion asked for more, but has no complaint
10 make the appropriation being the same
as that allowed for the present year. Not
withstanding there was no increase in the
appropriation, Chairman Grayson says the
commission win put on seven or eight new
men, besides making some additions to the
equipment of the fire department. new
hose wagon and a new hook and ladder
truck will be purchased, and stationed at
No. engine house. During the present
year the commission put on twelve more
men. with an increase in the pay roll OF
$1,000, spent $1,000 for improvements, and
yet ran the department for $4,000, which
was 5000 within its budget.
The appropriation TO the water works Is
$4,000. as against $4,000 the previous year,
a reduction of $1,000 and not $1,000. For
the EAlciSiOl u water MAINS plNsVvJ - al
lowed, as compared with $4,000 the previ-
Gus year.
While the budget appropriation to the
police department Is the same as in the
previous budget, $4,000, it is specified that
this Is to include not more than three de-
tectives. The department now has four
detectives, but Chief Detective Wether-
horn leaves the service of the city for
that of the county tomorrow. so that the
police commission will be put to no in
convenience in complying with the order
of council in this respect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
THE INCREASED TAX.
Liquor Dealers Now Have to Pay
$3.50 10 the state and County.

$3.50 10 the state and County.
Many of the liquor dealers have been
considerably worried about the new law
recently passed by the legislature increas-
ing the specific tax on the liquor business
from 500 to $3.50
Capt J. ]. MCGOWAN, the tax collector,
who is charged by the state with the col
lection of these specific taxes, has had
many inquiries from liquor dealers with
in the last few days with regard to this
increase in the tax, many of them not
knowing at just what time it went into
effect. Until yesterday he had no specific
instructions with regard to the matter.
When the inquiries began to come in
however, he at once wrote to the controll-
er general with regard to the matter, and
yesterday received a telegram telling him
that the tax had been increased from 800
to $3.50 and that instruction with regard
to it had been forwarded. These instruc-
tions will probably be received to-day
This means considerable to the liquor
Dealers many of them at least, as they
have all along considered their tax pref
ty heavy one.
The specific tax has always been $780,
which added to the city license
of 500 and the United States
internal revenue tax of $25
made a total of 1928, which is now increas-
ed to 1915. The specific tax is due and pay
able Jan. l. and all those who engage in
the liquor business and do not come up
with it are liable to have executions is
sued against them. Another requirement
upon all liquor dealers is that they regis
ter their names in person with the ordi-
nary before Jan /. Up to yesterday just
100 liquor dealers had registered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
PETITIONS ron INCoKPoR1T73sI=


PETITION FOR INCORPoP ATH -rrS>@0@
STATE OF GEORGIA. C,OITNT w C,,
CHATHAM.--To the Superior Cont =.
said County: The petition of Fredar,oIl
q. Clark, Frank II. Clark and q c.
vens of said state and county and vvHi
lam H. Stevens of Montclair. New Iorsa,.
respectfully showeth: 'eS'
FIRST, That they desire for themsel,,a,
aid such other persons as they man ss-
socidte with them, and their successors
10 be incorporated for twenty (9O1 VOC
by the corporate name of stevens SIoal5
company, under such constitution and ~
laws as may be adopted by them for tbeir
government A'i 'iieli
second, That their principal place of do-
ing business shall be the city If Ssvon-
nan, said state and county. in connection
with which they desire the privilege NJ
carrying on business in any such other
gencies of their business may reaniro 'A'-
Third. That the object of their asset,
ton IS pecuniary gain, and the particuis,.
business they propose to carry on is tba
Duying, selling and general dealing in
railway and mill supplies and other sna-
cialties. sPe-
Fourth, That they desire to have a cor
porate seal, to sue and be sued in said
corporate name; to elect and appoint such
- -@Nhet5CAS anu OtNSf OffcerS and
agents as may be found necessary or CON
venient; and generally to have. eniov and
exercise all corporate powers and nrIvi
leses usually appertaining to private cor.
porations for business purposes.
Fifth, That the capital they prorosa IN
employ at present is the sum of thirtv-fvs
thousand dollars ($35,OOO), of which 10 ner
cent. 90 per cent? to-wit, three thousand
five hundred dollars jS3.5O0) has actuailv
been paid in; said capital stock to bsI
divided into shares of the par value al
one hundred dollars $500 each; but vonr
petitioners desire that said corporation
shall have the privilege Of increasing its
capital stock. from time to time IN 10
and not exceeding the sum Of one hundred
thousand dollars (S1O0OO0, to be divided
into and represented by similar shares.
Wherefore, your petitioners pray that an
order may be passed by this honorablel
court declaring this application granted.
and your petitioners and their associatesI
and successors incorporated under the
name and upon the terms and with ,the
powers above set forth, and your petition-
ers will ever pray, etc
ERWIN, duBIGNON & CHISHOLM,
Petitioners Attorneys
Petition for incorporation filed in oficet
this 9th day of December 1895.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
Clerk S. c. c. c., Ga. ]
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

The annual masquerade hall of savan-
nah Tribe. No. A. OF the Improved Order
Of Red Men was held last night at odd
Fellows hall A large number Of gay
maskers and many without disguise were
present, and the devotees to the art Of
Terpslchore INDUCED in its pleasures tlll
a late hour.
The committee governing the ball were
Messrs. G. A. Netter, chairman A. ~
Manucy. @. w. Alley M Bluesteln. W.
H. Barclay, George Levin. n. H. oliver.
n, M. Stanley, n. G. Durham and Lean
der Butler,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
TO WATCH THE 0ID YEAR OUT.
Midnight Services at st. Paups ana
Trinity Churches.

The members of ST. Paul's Episcopal
church will join in an interesting service
tonight. at which they win witness the
death of the old year, and the birth Of the
new. They viii meet at the church at
1880 o'clock. and after a short service will
join in silent prayer as the hour of mid
night approaches. There will also be a
brief discourse appropriate to the occa-
sion by the pastor, Rev. ]. l.. scully, and
the services will conclude shortly after 70
o'clock. when the congregation win ad-
journ TO see what the new year looks like
outside.
The watch night services OF the Metho-
dist churches viii be conducted at the leo
ture room Of Trinity church. The SER
Vices will consist Of an address by Rev. A.
NJ williams OF Wesley Monumental. song
services and the expression OF experiences
The services will begin al 10 O'Clock and
continue until the new year is usherod la.
The congrega lions OF most OF the colored
churches viii watch the old year out and
the new year in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

A VISIT FROM SENATOR CLAY.
A Trip to BE Given Down the River
i'm His Honor.


Hon. A. S. Clay, ex-rresident of the
state Senate and United States senator
elect, is expected in the city to-day. A
telegram received in Savannah yesterday
announced that Mr.. Clay would arrive
this morning in company with Hon. F. G.
duBignon. TO spend the day.
While the notice of the intended visit
of the senator-elect is short it will not
find the city unprepared to receive him.
Mayor Myers win tender him an invita-
ton to take a trip down the river and
view the river and harbog. The invita-
ton will doubtless be accepted, in which
case the trip will probably begin at 11:s0
o'clock this morning. The members Of
the board Of aldermen, the city officials
and a number of prominent citizens, will
be invited to accompany Mr.. Clay
The opportunity of impressing upon the
new senator the needs of Savannah's river
and harbor will not be lost At the same
time the effort will be made to make his
visit 10 the city a pleasant one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
81. Paui'- sunday school Festival.

The children of St. Paurs Sunday
school assembled at Yonge's hall last
night TO enjoy Christmas entertainment
prepared for them by the ladies of the
sunday school. Candy, nuts and fruits
were distributed among them all. and a
most enjoyable evening was spent bv
about $50 children, whO gathered there
THE celebration was one to which The
children had long been looking forward
and they gathered there in force
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
CoIored sunday schooI,s xma. yre,

The Christmas exercises Of the First
Congregational church, colored. Sunday
school took place last night under the
direction Of p M. Cohen. the superin-
tendent. The exercises were attended by
a large number of the children and their
friends, and the audience enjoyed the
Rotations and songs that were rendered
The music was a feature, being furnished
by l.. A. Smalls and William Smith
trombones; G. l. Desverney, alto; J. b.
Dowse, cornet, and Mamie V. Edwards
accompanist. The Christmas tree was
loaded with presents, and every child in
the school received a gift.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
Rechabites Elect Omcers.

Georgia Tent No. Isl, Independent Or.
der of Rechabites. Stafford Unity in NORTH
America, elected the following officers
last night for the ensuing term:
Tent Deputy-M. j. Brignoni.
Shepherd-Dr. c. Backman "a
Past @hief Ruler-Signor Brignoni.
Chief Ruler-John j. Morris
Deputy Ruler-Jas. T.. Chase.
Recording Secretary-Ely Otto.
Financial Secretary--M. ]. Brignoni.
Treasurer-Capt. Lewis Virgins.
Levite--F. b. Bennett
Inside Guard--H. II. HEIDI
Outside Guard-C. T.. whitman.
Chaplain-Ely Otto. Sr
Librarian--Herr Backmann.
Trustees-M. J. Brignoni, J N. Haynes
j. -. Chase.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
DYER HAS aUIT SAVANNAH.
Released From Jail and Gone to
Charleston.

George II. Dyer, who was charged with
the murder of w. r. Titcomb. was releas-
ed from jail yesterday at ? o'clock upon
the order Of Judge Falllgant. He left the
city last night for Charleston. This closes
this matter for the present, at least, the
grand jury having failed to bring an in
dictment. There is chance, of course,
that the matter may be reopened by the
new solicitor general, Mr.. Osborne, who
will enter upon the duties of his Office
tomorrow. IL is hardly likely. however,
that anything will be done until some new
evidence is discovered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

The members of the oglethorpe Light
Infantry will be given a treat at their
armory tonight by the recently elected
officers. Capt. L. II. MeLaws. First Lieut..
c. Fraser Law aud Second Lieut. Rich
arlson. An elegant spread will be served
and several brief and impromptu speeches
VIII no doubt be had to add zest to the
occasion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
A FREE EXHIBITION.
Everybody Invited 20 Call mt J. D.
JOyce'a Market To-day.

JOyce's Market To-day.
Rejoice and be glad for Joyce will make
you happy IL you come his way to-day
The closing of the old year will be.ceie-
brated by grand display at Joyce's cold
storage market. corner OF Liberty and
Abercorn streets. Nothing like It has ever
been shown in the south. Everybody is
invited TO come in the forenoon. as the
display win be better then. Whether you
wish to make purchase or not. come and
see the artistic decorations and exquisite
arrangement, Of the finest lot OF wild
ducks, Wild turkeys. grouse, quail veni-
son. lamb beef and pork. that has ever
been seen In Savannah; besides. an array
Of spring vegetables and seasonabie fruits.
The show Will give YOU a sharp appetite
for your'New Years dinner. And furn.s IA
a feast for your eyes before the dinner ~
prepared.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

GYPSIES IN CAMP.
A Picturesque Scene on the Road to
Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt.
Encamped under the moss covered
grove of live oak trees just beyond Bona
venture on the road TO Thunderbolt is a
family of gypsies and their camp follow
ers. Half dozen tents are pitched and
the scene is picturesque. Tethered to the
trees are a score or more of horses and
mules. There are no Henry of Navarres
among the horses and none of the mules
wear blue ribbons won at the Madison
Square Garden horse show. Nevertheless
the animals furnish material for trades
in which the nomads never come out Sec
ond best.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

The ofiicia. records show that over 1.OOC
soldiers and sailors have been treated for
rheumatism at the United States Army and
Navy hospital Hot Springs, Ark. ami
over 30 per cent. permanently cured Thie
rs the best ssason % visit Hot Springs
Winter climate midland sunny. sIlltls-
trated pamphlets and full information fur
niahed by \. a. Gallagher, 1903 Read
House. Chattanooga, Tcnn.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
FEW RALLIED FoR CUBA LIBRE.
COIored People Not Enthused ON the
Cuban Question.

If the very slim crowd that gathered at
Duffy street hall last night in response
to the call issued for meeting of the
colored people of the city interested in the
cause of Cuban independence can be taken
as an evidence, there is not a great deal
Of sympathy felt for the patriots.
Barely corporars guard was present,
and the meeting was not very lively In
consequence. A committee had been APP
pointed TO request every colored preacher
in the city to preach tonight on the Gu
ban question, and thus strive to enlist the
sympathy of the colored people in the
cause, but was said by some that this will
not beldone Some of the preachers may
respond to the request, but others will not.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31
BUILDING IT'S LINES THIS WAY.
Savannah VIII Soon he Able to TeIe-
phone vaIdOsta.

DtOnt NAh0OStNs
President Dasher Of the valdosta Tele-
phone Company was in the city yesterday
for the purpose of holding a preliminary
conference with the business men here
who propose putting in new telephone
system for Savaunah, a speciality OF which
will be the long distance feature. He
saw several of the gentlemen who expect
10 be interested in the new company. and
the outlook is considerably particularly
encouraging.
With regard to the plans of the Valdosta
Telephone Company. President Dasher
says they are being extended as rapid,
as possible. and the company has had
as Successful a start as could be desired
il is now working on the matter of the
long distance telephone from Valdosta 90
Savannah, and has the poles up as far as
Waycross. The wires on these poles will
be strung within two or three days and
Naidosta viii then have communication
with Waycross
IL Viii take month OF six weeks, Pres
ident Dasher says TO set the poles up for
the line 10 Savannah. but soon as that
can be- done. h viii be put I'm working or
der at once. This line Is 60 be connected
with the exchange OF the new company.
which viii be organized as soon as pos
rihle.
The Savannah company also intends 10
put mp along with lis plant. long distance
telephones 10 surrounding points. Ii "A
paid that an excellent system can be nut
n az o. comparatively moderate cost
= which VIII greatly reduce the price of the
service 90 the subacrlbors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL Il fails
20 cure. g5c.-ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

Al r. 3. cassols. corner Gwinnett street
ana B., y. Qnd w. railway Branch Office,
corner Llbgfts aud thouaton. Telephone,
Tad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

Prevent sickness and save Doctors bills
at this season by keeping your blood rich
and pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

The usual city court criminal business
was disposed of yesterday. John Solomon
was sentenced to pay fine Of S25 or serve
twelve months on the gang for carrying a
concealed weapon. Charles Warning was
given a sentence of $40 and costs or three
months for assault and battery. Katie
Miller, Elsie Green and Theresa jenkins
were each sentenced TO pay fine of 500
or spend six months on the gang for as
sault and battery. Jessie Jones was
given sentence Of $40 or three months
for larceny from the house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

The sealed verdict in the case of J. j.
Trmble against the Florida Central and
Peninsuar railroad was opened in the
city court yesterday and found to be for
500 in favor of the plaintiff Trimble,
who was injured in the wreck between
Savannah and Jacksonville during last
May week. sued for $4,000 damages, He
was represented by Messrs. MacDonell &
Gordon. and the defendant was represent
ed by Messrs. Denmark, Adams & Free
man
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-31

Mr. o. H Lufburrow was admitted to
he bar by Judge Falligant yesterday after
noon, after passing very able examina-
tion. The examination was conducted by
a committee composed of Messrs. ]. r.
Saussy. w. P. LaRoche, w. w. Osborne
andsSohcitor General w. w. Fraser
They all certified to the fact that he Mad
passed an able examination, and the or
der admitting him to practice in all the
state courts was signed. Mr.. Lufburrow
has been studying law for some months
in the office of Messrs. McAlpin and La
Roche, where he will have his office.