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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCES.
Ministers Preparing For the Work
to Be Begun To-day.


Valdosta, Ga, Dec. S.-A large number
of delegates to the annual session of the
South Georgia conference have already
arrived. Bishop Keener. who was ex
pected to preside over the conference, is
detained at home by the illness of his
daughter. A telegram to-day from Bishop
Duncan, dated at Memphis. stated that he
would leave at once for Valdosta and will
probably arrive tomorrow evening.
The different committees have been in
session all day, but their meetings have
been behind closed doors. The orphans
home board met tonight at the residence
of Judge A. II. Smith, and the work Of
these committees, being finished, all will
be in readiness for the regular session of
conference tomorrow morning.
A runaway mule here to-day created a
good deal of excitement. The animal was
hitched to a road cart, and when he made
the break, a number of people tried to
stop him. The mule ran until he came to
a fence, which he leaped over as easily
as a greyhound could have done it, The
iron work about the road cart was bent
out of shape, though no other damage
was done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
CAN'T SAVE THE COMMISSIONS
LOWER HOUSE PASSES THE FIRST
OF THE BILLS.

1t Is the Measure AbolishinG the
ONCE of Commissioner of Pubic
works-MessrS. Osborne and VIII
link Abandon All Hope of Defeat
ing the Measure in the House and
Are Concentrating Their Efforts
on the senate.
Atlanta. Ga, Dec Commissioners
vvu1inlx and ex-Pres.dent Osborne of the
Citizens Club, are in Atlanta engaged In
stiu hunt against the passage of the bills
introduced by Maj. Meldrim, proposing to
abolish the various commissions establish
ed by the Citizens Club delegation in the
last legislature for the benefit Of that po-
litieal faction.
Both Mr.. Osborne and Mr.. Willink have
been conspicuous on the floor of the SEN
ate and House yesterday and to-day. They
have been particularly assduous in their
attentions to the members of the Senate
Neither has anything to say for publica-
ton about the purpose of their presence,
and the work they are doing among the
legislators. but it is known that they are
trying to stave off the commission bills.
When asked about his work to-day, Mr.
Willink replied that he came up to Allan
ia simply on a matter of business. In
reply to another question, he said that
the bill abolishing his Office and commits
sioner of public works might be mat
ter of personal business to him." but he
did not care to say anything for publica-
ton on that line just now.
Mai. Meldrim stated to-day that there
had been no efforts made before the
House committees or in the House to de-
feat any of the commission bills. This
seems to tally with the programme of
MIR. Osborne and Mr.. Willink, as it looks
to a man up a tree, which is that they
are concentrating their efforts in a still
hunt among the members of the Senate.
1t would probably be impossible to pre-
vent the passage of the bills in the House
If ever so great an effort was made by
Mr. Osborne and his friends, and, there
fore. the stumbling blocks are TO be raised
in the Senate.
The bill abolishing the office of com
missioner of public works was called up
in the House tonight and passed.
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DROVE OUT THE MORMONS.
Armed Men Take the Matter Up in
Florida County.

Live Oak, Fla, Dec. S.-This afternoon
Live Oak was very much excited by the
presence in her streets of an armed crowd
of men, $50 strong. Their object, 1t was
discovered, was to drive out the Mormons
from Suwannee county These Mormons
have been the source of a good deal of
trouble for several months, and have
been repeatedly instructed to leave, but
had not done so. The honest yoemanry
of the county took the matter in their
own hands to-day and put the last one OF
them on the train.
The elders were rather roughly handled
by the mob. The names of the Mormons
are w G. Fisher, J. A. West j. w. Mus
ser and Il. f. Warsden. These men have
been preaching their doctrines In Suwan-
nee county for two months. They have
been very successful among the women
and have broken up several families.
Finally indignation became so intense
that a mob was formed and the action
noted above taken. The action Of the mob
is generally endorsed. Considering the
circumstances, everything was done very
quietly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
SHOOTING A CONVICT
who Tried to Escape From n Florida
Convict Camp.

Convict Camp.
Ocala, Dec. S.-The following statement
was given your correspondent to-day by
a citizen of Oxford Sumter county, rea-
tive to the shooting of a convict who at
tempted, a few days ago, to make his es-
cape from Harris & Sanders turpentine
camp near oxford. Immediately after din
ner Capt. NJ. H. Hansen noticed that con-
Wet Sam Russell colored, was moving
through the woods on a run instead Of
joining the gang in work.
The attention of the guards was called
to the fact. Guard T. J. Sauser, when the
runaway refused to stop, shot at his re-
treating figure, but missed, on firing the
second shot, the fleeing convict turned a
complete summersault and fell to the
ground. The lookers-on thinking he was
killed. but judge of their surprise when
up he bounded away, and was again flying
through the woods. Capt. Harrison, who
had his bird gun with him, made chase
and on running half a mile came up with
the escaping convict whom he demanded
to halt but getting no answer fired several
charges of bird shot at him and the last
charge struck the fugitive in the jaw,
which sent him to grass The wounded ne
gro was brought to camp DR.. Hammond
examined him, and found no bullet, but he
was shot in the hip, which caused him to
make the summersault. He is not danger
ously hurt and viii be at work in a week
or two. The chase caused great excitement
and is the talk of the village.
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JAS. McGRATH & co.
THE PIANO RECITAL

which was to have been given by
sig. Giuseppe Aldo Randegger at the
Guards Hall tonight has been in
definitely postponed. Those who
have purchased tickets Will please
present them to-day mt SOIOmOn's
drug store and have money refund
ed. II. LLOYD OWENS.
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FATAL DAY FOR FAvORITEs.
O'COnnelI Goes to the Post at to @
and Runs Second.


New Orleans. La, Dec. Slime wealth
err her to-day, almost too warm for COM
fort, drew out a large crowd to the race
course. The track was nearly dry again,
and by tomorrow it should be fast again.
The afternoons sensation was the de-
feat of O'Connell, who started at to 1 on.
He ran the first half mile very fast. but
then backed up and Fannie Rowena beat
him easily. Only one post favorite won
during the day. Summaries follows:
First Race.-Allowances, six furlongs.
Fannie Rowena, &c. Morse, to l, won by
four lengths, with O'Connell 104, Ross, /
to g. second by two lengths, and Anna
Mayes, 104, Dorsey, 10 to 1, third. Time
1;171k.
Second Race. -Two-year-olds, selling,
six furlongs. Viscount, 101 c. Reiff, 10
5, won by four lengths, with Pat Norris
sey, 103, Turbiville, 4 to l, second by four
lengths, and Otto H, 101, j. Perkins, Is
to l, third. Time 1:1S.
Third Race. Seven furlongs, selling
Pitfal, 1N, Caywood, TO 2, won, by three
lengths, with Mollie B., 104, Turbiville, 4
to 5, second by a neck and Cherrystone,
l07, Scherrer. 5 to l. third. Time 1888
Fourth Race.-Selling, six furlongs.
Maggie s., 104, Powers, to l, won by a
nose, with Senator Morrill,, 1903, Beau
champ, Is to !, second by -four lengths, and
Issieo, SO, f. Morris, to l, third. Time
1:1S.
Fifth Race.-Selling, mile and twenty
yards. Bridgeton, 81 Songer, to 1, won,
by length and a half with Frank Jau-
bert, SO. Powers, to 1, second and Cot
ton King third. Time 1:4S
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THE GLENMORE COLONY.
A Number of Ohio Immigrants Ex-
pected to Join 1t soon.

pected To JOIN IL SOON
Waycross, Ga, Dec. S.-Intelligence is
received from Glenmore that Mr.. ]. w.
Shuts, superintendent of the Elwood Park
colony, two miles this side of Glenmore,
has returned from Ohio after an absence
Of several weeks, bringing with him sew
eral persons who have bought land near
Glenmore. Mr.. Shuts is making prepare
tons for the arrival soon of some Ohio
colonists. Mr.. Shuts wants to erect a large
school building and give the colonists a
good high school after Jan. /. The low
lands around Glenmore, especially in the
locality of Elwood park. are being offered
for sale to the colonists. The price asked
for these lands is about the same that
is usually asked for colony lands.
The billiard tract Of land, consisting of
2S0 acres, situated between the lands of
j. G.. Ciough, c. c. Buchanan, II. c. Will
Jams, Ben Sirmans and others, just north
east of the city, will probably pass into
new hands some time this week. Mr.. c.
w. Hilliard of Densmore is the owner
of the land.
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NOTICE
In Regard to the Assessment of Real
Property in the City of savannah
for Taxation for the Year 1897.

Office Tax Assessors and Receivers, Sa-
vannah, Nov. 80, 1S96.-Under a resolution
of this board tax payers are hereby noti-
fed that the assessment and valuation of
property for the year 1896. in the absence
of objections will be continued as the ba-
sis of taxation by the city of Savannah for
the year 1897 as to real estate, including
improvements covered thereby.
Objections, If any, must be made in
writing and filed in the Office of the Board
of Tax Assessors and Receivers within
FIFTEEN DAYS after the date of the
publication of this notice. No objections
will be considered unless verified by an
affidavit, made by the property owner or
his agent, stating that the property has
been assessed higher than its actual
market value.
In the absence of objections within the
time specified the assessment and vaIua-
ton will be considered as satisfactory
and will be binding for the year 1897
]. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk.
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THOMAsvILLE IMPROVEMENTS.
The Court House Square TO Be Made
an Attractive Place.

Townsville, Ga, Dec. s.-The county
commissioners at their monthly meeting
to-day engaged VIM. Miller to lay out and
beautify the court house grounds. Roses
and other flowers and appropriate shrub
berry will be planted there. Seats will be
provided and the square be made a gem
of park. Mr.. Miller is a man of fine
tastes and exceptionally well qualified for
the task, although he is an amateur in this
line of work.
The city council to-day decided that liv-
cry stable keepers had a right to rent BIZ
cycles without paying bicycle license. The
livery stable license provides for hiring
carriages, buggies, omnibusses and other
vehicles for carrying passengers and bag
gage" Those who rent bicycles pay a BIZ
cycle license. The council decided a bicy-
Gle was vehicle for carrying passengers
and livery men can add them to their
stock.
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Brunswick, Ca, Dec. S.-Calvin Pinson,
a coored railroad employe, stepped Off a
track in front Of one moving train to-day
on to a track in front of another. The
wheels cut off his right arm at the Shout
der and injured him about the hip Sc
verely and probably fatally.
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SEVEN MEN KILLED,
Boiler mt n Lumber Mill ut Seville
Bursts.

cordele, Ga, Dec. S.-The main boiler of
the Wilcox Lumber Company, at Seville,
exploded this morning about o'clock, kin
ing one white employee, one white tramp
and five negro employees. Those at the
scene Of the accident are killed and no one
remains to give the cause or details of the
accident
S. Piland, mayor Of Seville was the
white employe, and Pat Houston the white
tramp killed. The damage 20 property is
about 5000. The damage will be repaired
Immediately and business resumed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
OCALA AT THE POLLS.
w. s. Bullock Elected Mayor Over C.
II. Campbell by 40 Majority.

' y
II. Campbell by 40 Majority.
Ocala, Fla, Dec. s.-The city election
passed off quietly. Out of 374 votes cast
for mayor, W. s. Bullock received 21O and
C. II. Campbell 1874. In the First ward
Simon Benjamin was elected alderman,
by a majority of Il votes over E. c. Smith;
Second ward, d. W. Davis, by 10 votes over
L. Dozier; Third ward, U. r. Waterman,
no opposition; Fourth ward H. K Smith,
over II. l.. Anderson, by 80 votes
The Campbell men claim the negro vote
went back on him because of a circular
which came out this morning, saying they
should have no show in the city govern
ment if he was elected, which Mr.. Camp
bells friends say was false. but the in
fiuence of the circular could not be headed
off and the colored Baptist church peopIe
in consequence voted solid for Judge Bull
lock-
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SOUTH CAROLINA's MAsONs.

The Grand Lodge In Annual Session
at Charleston.
Charleston, S. c., Dec S.-The Grand
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, of South Carolina
met in annual session here at noon to-day.
The annual address by Grand Master Saw
yer was read and the reports of the grand
secretary and those of a number of COM
mittees were received. The meeting is, of
course, held behind closed doors, but the
proceedings are merely of a routine ma
ture.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Parties indebted 40 us, would con-
fer "A great favor by making prompt
settlement, in order 10 assist us 20
raise s35, 900 In hurry TO pay the
purchase price of n retiring part
ner. Respectfully,
APPEL & sCHAUL.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERAcY

Convention of the South Carolina
Division Opens To-day.
Charleston, s. c., Dec. S.-The first an
nual convention OF the South Carolina al
vision of the Daughters of the Confederacy
will assemble in this city tomorrow at
o'clock. The division has only been organ
lied since last May, but no less than four
teen chapters are now represented in the
city by delegations Of ladies. The bust
ness before the convention will probably
be concluded tomorrow.
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A big PLANT Going ON the block.

Allentown, Pa, Dec s.-Two executions
for $iG,lG6 were to-day entered against
the Catasaqua Manufacturing Company.
The sheriff will sell four rolling mills
and ninety houses at Catasaqua and Full
lcrton on Jan. 2.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09

Athens. Ca, Dec. S.-The slayers Of Ju-
Illus Hardy of Woodstock have been appre-
hended and Gagged in the jail at Lexington.
They are two negroe brothers who confess
to the crime. One of them has previous
~ served a sentence In the penitentiary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
Bishop Nelson at CordeIe.

Cordele, Ga, Dec. s.-Bishop c. N. Mel
son held his first service in the new Epis-
copal church here this morning and Miss
Rosalie W. Marshall was confirmed She
is the first candidate confirmed in this
Episcopal parish
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09

FINANCIAL REMEDY DEMANDED.
AtIanta's Chamber of Commerce to
Send Delegates to INDIANAPOLIS,

SU DSACS&Atcs ~ AhUlanapOl1Ss
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. S.-The Atlanta cham
Der of commerce this morning adopted a
resolution providing for the appoint.
ment of committee from the
chamber to attend the com
mercial convention to be held at In
dianapolis, Jan. u, for the purpose of con-
sldering the money question and urging
upon congress the adoption of some reme-
dial plan.
The purpose of the convention will be to
gather representatives of the leading COM
mercial communities of the United States
and to frame memorial to congress, ask
ing that 1t shall pass such measures as
that will meet the commercial require
ments of America.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship
Arabian Prince must be presented at our ofice
by i2 o'clock noon this day. or payment will be
debarred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09

University's New Foot Ball Captain.
Athens Ga, Dec. 8.-W. B. Kent of the
senior class was this afternoon elected
captain of next years University of Geor-
gia foot ball team. Kent has played
right tackle on the team for two years and
is a splendid selection for the captaincy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

READICK.-The relatives, friends and
scquaintances of Mr.. and Mrs. H. w.
Readick are invited to attend the funeral
of their son, Willie. at 4 p. m, from "a
Jefferson street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09
BRYAN's OPENING LECTURE.
The First Appearance to he at At
Ianta on Dec. 20.

lanta on Dec. -.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. s.-Hon. william ].
Bryan has consented to change the open
ing Of his lecture, and to-day telegraphed
that he would open in Atlanta Dec. %, in
stead Of Jan. ;, as previously arranged.
The change in date was made at the re-
guest OF Atlanta people, and particularly
the country people who will be in the CITY,
az that time doing their Christmas shon-
ping, The lecture will be given In the
moody tabernacle, which seats 5000 per
sons. and Mr. Comstock. his manager. is
AFRAID that crowds will be turned away.
Nr. Bryan viii return from Atlanta ia
~ nome and remain there until Jan. 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09

Why will you persist in buying from
Bargain Sales" and such humbugs.
when LaFAR will sell you a nice shirt
for 81, one that will WEAR well and FIT
WELL? And that BARGAIN Hat vou
bought me it makes me FEEL CHEAP
to wear it. LaFAR has excellent hats.
in the latest styles, for only SO, and the
Neckwear and Gloves, in kid. cloth or
dogskin, are just the incest kind in quail
ity and style. In fact, anything a man
may need can be had from LaFAR. Won
ought to see the fellows buying that I'm
derwear at 81 per suit. 1t is Just the best
in the city for the money. So patronize
LA FAR,
271 Bull street
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GENTLEMEN

Are you thinking of settiDa
pair of sHoEss one that win n,.
the greatest comfort, last the H.
est and look the best. Then
these win interest you.
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III
STOVES. RANGES, FURNACES.
GAS FIXTURES. CRoCKERY,
CHINA. CUT GLASSWARE.
BRIC-A-BRAC. CUTLERY. TIN
and IRON UTENSILS, DINNER
and TEA SETS. HAvILAND's;
CHAMBER SETS. FIVE O'CLOCK
TEAS of unique designs. PARLOR
ORNAMENTS. FANCY LAMPS,
and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
of all grades and descriptions.
CHRISTMAS and WEDDING
PRESENTS.
All goods will positively be offered al
a discount of % cents on the dollar of the
manufacturers cost.
Come early and avoid the rush.
JOHN R. DILLON,
Receiver.
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TO STORM sUFFERERs.
We are prepared to repair and replace
all broken glass. sash and blinds and to
furnish all lumber, rough and dressed, at
short notice.
A. S. RACoN & SONS,
Office: Bryan and Whitaker streets.
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MEYERE & FRANCK
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OUR GENEKAE sT0RHGE
So increased that we were Obliged IN seo,,
larger quarters. We now occupv the ala
Forest City Mills, corner Congress ana
MONTGOMERY streets Best ana cheapest
storage in town for furniture ana gensrai
merchandise. Best facilities for moving
wagons, hacks, and messenger bows.
Quick dispatch.
SAVANNAH DISTRICT MESSENGER
AND DELIVERY COMPANY.
Phone 2.
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TURKEYS AND CHICKENS.

We may have DUCKS, too, but
emit say yet.
We are sure no one can give you
better satisfaction in every way.
We take "a positive pride In our
poultry department, and we aim to
make it perfect in all its details.
We are building with the finest
stock that Tennessee can produce,
and the price is always right.
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MEETINGS.
GOLDEN RULE LODGE NO. ~, 1 O.
O..

OF.
Regular meeting this wednesday, even
ing. The Second degree will be conferred.
Under Good of the Order" Brother ]. f.
B. Beckwith will deliver an address, when
the lodge will be opened in the initiatory
degree that all Odd Fellows may be pres
ent. They are all fraternally invited.
The members of this lodge are urged to
turn out and tender Brother Beckwith
such a welcome as he deserves as an ear
nest Odd Fellow w. L. BIRD,
]. s. TYSON, Secretary. N q.
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DETERSIVE FLUID
northumberland

SOO-RAMBLER-$6O
A STANDARD WHEEL FOR $50.
For the next 30 days win sell limit
ed number of RAMBLER BICYCLES at
the greatly reduced rate of $50. This is
the greatest bargain of the year. Call
and inspect them before purchasing else
where.
FRED MYERS, JR..
SA Bull street,
Guards Armory.
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MILITARY ORDERS.
REPUBLICAN BLUES.

Savannah, Ca, Dec. o, 1895
Orders No g.
The company will assemble at its quarters
in full uniform, this afternoon at 3:l5 O'Clock
to pay the last tribute of respect to Private
w. ID. Readick. j. j. GAUDRY,
LIST Lieut.. Com d g Co.
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nEFORE PuRCHAsING
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The schedule of the Tybee Railroad will
be resumed on THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 1896.
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GREAT BARGAINS

Is PER CENT. OFF INVOICE PRICE.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIVIDEND NO. 10.
The Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Com
pany, No. 8 Bryan Street, East, Savannah,
Ga. Dec. g. 1S96.-A dividend of three per
cent. on capital stock, of record this day,
has been declared from the earnings of
the past six months, payable on and after
Dec. %, 1896 JNO. NJ. BRYAN
Cashier.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
20 PER CENT. DISCOUNT.
RECEIVERS SALE,

100 Broughton street.
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WE ARE ANXIOUS

If you go to market stop on your
way down and see what we have to
offer in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-09

KLAW & ERLANGLER present Canary
q Lederer's New York Casino success,
the third annual review
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PeremptOry Sale by order of the court.