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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28
pr Conductors and Motormen.

between St Louis and Jacksonville is to
be inaugurated on Nov 80.
A meeting of the executive committee
of the Southern Freight Association will
be held in Atlanta next Tuesday. 1t is
said the officials of the line will take up
the pass question in the effort to decide
just how far the system of courtesies
should be extended.
new Office, decorated with palms and
other Florida plants in the usual manner
of the road, has been opened by the Plant
system at Chicago
Among the out-of-town railroad men in
the city yesterday was Mr.. L. A Camp,
travelling passenger agent, with headquar-
tiers at Columbus, for the Central rail-
road.
Mr.. r. L. Todd, division passenger
agent, with office al Montgomery, for the
Plant system, spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. Todd has only recently transferred
his office from Jacksonville to Montgom-
cry He formerly lived at Montgomery,
though for some time he has had charge
of Florida territory. Mr.. Todd reports
that the people of Montgomery have re-
covered completely from their yellow fever
scare, and that the business of the city
was never better than now.
A photograph of the elegant Plant sys-
tenn vesdbule train was taken yesterday.
The likeness of the handsome cars which
are all owned by the system, Will grace
some of its advertising matter. These
cars, consisting of two coaches, a mail
car, baggage and d dining car, were on
exhibition at the Tennessee centennial,
and have only recently been returned to
Savannah. It is said that the train win
probably be put on the line during the
winter. If this is done 1t will be for south
ern service only, as the magnificent Pull
mans that are used in the winter vesti-
buled trains from the north to Florida,
are all that are necessary to handle the
through business.
The new sleeping car service between
ST. Louis and Jacksonville via the ILL
nois Central, the Kansas City and Bir-
mingham, the Central and the Plant sys-
TEN will go into effect on Nov. 80. This is
the line that created such friction among
the officials of several of the roads when
its establishment was made known some
few days ago at meeting of the asso-
citation in Atlanta. For a long while It
had been thought that 1t would be prac-
tically impossible for a line from an Ohio
river point to Florida to be established,
the lines north of the river being hostile
to such a movement. When the an
nouncement that the line would be es-
tablished was: made in Atlanta 1t caused
something of commouon. Among those
who were particularly incensed, it is said,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28

The people never seem to tire of listening
to him.
The meeting this afternoon will be held
in the gymnasium and preparations have
been made to seat a large audience. A
collection will be taken up to defray ex,
penses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
East Athens the Scene of "A Fatal En-
counter on the Street.

EAST athens the Scene of a Fatal En-
counter on the Street.
Athens, Ga, Nov. 27.-This evening, Just
after dark, in East Athens. John C. John
son was shot through the heart by James
M. Henson. Henson, his brother and
father were creating a racket at the home
of z. H. Holmes and word was sent John
son to come up and stop it, He carried
his gun with him and when he met UP
with the Hensons, few words were pass
ed and Johnson was killed. Henson es-
capped, but was captured. He says he
shot johnson after Johnson had shot him
and while Johnson was beating old man
Henson. There was an old feud between
these men. Johnson a few weeks since
was badly cut up by falling against the
saws at his ginS Henson has been placed
In Jail The coroners jury win make up
Its verdict tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28
Anti-Drainage Committee,s work.

The committee appointed at a meeting
OF property owners at Odd Fellows han
last Wednesday night to gather funds
TO oppose the house drainage work. as
proposed by council, is said to be meet
ing with fair success. The committee will
report at a meeting TO be called next
Wednesday night. 1t is understood that
M. r. r. Richards will be engaged to
represent the interests opposed to house
drainage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28
A Clothing Sale
The Business Sensation of Savannah
SUITS.

An excellent assortment Of Stylishly
made Cashmere and Cheviot Suits in
black and small neat mixtures. They look
well and will wear better.
Mems Suits in CEeviOts and Cassimeres.
in almost invisible plaids and mixtures,
strictly all wool, fashionably made, lined
and trimmed, and well worth from $500
to $1,000, our sale price. ............
Finely tailored suits of Cassimeres,
Tweeds and CheviOts, made full French
faced, very rich dressy styles, all sizes,
stoHts and leans, as well as regulars, we'll
worth from $12 to So, our sale price. =.
A grand collection of Fine Business
Suits, this seasons best coloring and eff
fects; very rough dark mixed Cheviots,
with raised black spots, mouse colored
corduroy and dozens Of other good styles,
all this seasons best cOlOrings and effects
and well worth from $50 to SIS .......
Very fine Clay WOrsted Suits, also
handsome effects in fine Dress WOrsteds,
Blue Corded Worsteds and unfinished
WOrsteds. A grand assortment, com
prising some of the finest goods known in
this country. Suits which are well worth
from $500 to $500, our sale prices
range from ................ .........
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28

Sale

In the History of Savannah We've got
the goods to do it. We own them at a
price that will enable us to do it. Here's
how it all came about
Messrs. SchlOss Bros. & Co., the largest
Clothing Manufacturers of Baltimore are
interested in our company here. When
they came to the end of their Wholesale
season. they determined to close out all
the small lots of one, two and three suits
of kind. They have done this for years.
And THIS YEAR as usual, because of
their interest in our business they decided
to give us FIRST chance and choice.
They wrote us a letter which we repro
duce herewith. To get first pick our Mr..
w. Falk went quick to Baltimore. For
two long days he wrestled with the great
piles o: Clothing. Everything was exam.
ined. Everything we wanted was ours
ours away below the market price, We
took the very chOicest-precisely as YOU
or any other buyer would do under the
circumstances. Now you may pick the
very choicest of this choice-and pay d
great deal less than you expect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28

""0"- READY " aea1- annual clearance being
specially interested chance at
en1' slaughter. TITS r
SOFA our goods this aeaeon a" purchased our
na8or1a1s long before the non
10 make the cut that periods e0
'"7"s prices rdaaca1o0ag what e
goods ,to-de
The assortment is good quantities small
Ia ands Of kind consisting
best sellers We had these
qlan1t1es so
give an exceptional savanan8
finest and nob01est r1dtou10uy figure.
KndyoOne o1oee them out qa1ckly-.as
We need preparing f
also
With Wishes, are,
Y0nrslvery truly,
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28

Among the out-of-town railroad men in
the city yesterday was Mr.. L. A. Camp,
travelling passenger agent, with headquar-
tiers at Columbus, for the Central rail-
road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28

A new Office, decorated with palms and
other Florida plants in the usual manner
of the road, has been opened by the Plant
system at Chicago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28
ONERCOATS.

Overcoats Of Blue and Black Beavers,
made in a stylish substantial manner, we'll
lined, warm and comfortable, the regular
$500 and $1,000 kind, our sale price. $50.
An excellent assortment of Kersey and
Beaver Overcoats, in Black, Blue, Brown
and Fancy cOlors, with or without velvet
collars, elegantly made and lined, regular
$1,000 and $500 goods, our sale price.
Fine Top Coats and Oyercoats of the
finest Kerseys and Covert Cloths, made in
the SWEETEST style possible, perfect fitting,
perfect wearing garments, gems of tailor
ing art, regular $500 and $4,000 coats,
our sale prices range from ............
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-28
LAST WEEK

No dress guard. No chain to
bother you. So easy to keep
clean, and so very easy to run.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
TOBACCO REDUCED TO ASHES.

American Tobacco Company's Plant at
 Danville, With Machinery, Burned.
 Richmond, Va, Jan. 9.-A Danville special to the Dispatch. says: The big five-story brick tobacco factory of the American Tobacco company, located at the eastern terminus of Bridge street, near the Southern Railway station, was entirely destroyed by fire, together with it's contents, this morning. The factory was 1S0x75 feet, with an ell 75x100 feet, was filled on all five floors with fine bright wrappers and cutters, all of which were destroyed. About 145 lhogsheads on the ground floor were rolled out during o'clock, but when the department ar rived the building was afiame and ragged with resistless fury. The costly equip ment of the factory-modern machinery lis almost a total loss. The building and 500,000 pounds of fine bright tobacco was burned.
 The origin of the fire is purely sur mise. The loss on building, fixtures and stock, is conservatively approximated at $150,000, fully covered by insurance. The insurance in detail is:s Stock SPA ,000; building $20,000; machinery $50,000; office furniture $1,250. It is placed with thir- ty odd companies.
 The American company used the fac- tory for storing, handling and shipping doing manufacturing here. Their repre- sentatives will be on the market buying next week. Other quarters will be rent ed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
GOOD J NEWS FOR TEACHERS
 ad. .a -Lzz-L-.r ff t5a' eH satrAH All Salaries Due January 1 To
 Be Paid at Once.
WILL MAKE A TEST CASE
Of the 20-eent School Tax in Jefferson County-Bids for an anAgricultural School.
 Supreme Court Decisions.

Montgomery, Jan. 9.--(Special.) )--State Treasurer George w. Ellis today author ized the statement to be made public that the treasurer will begin sending out school money, due January 1, on next Wednesday, the 18th inst" That 1t will take several days to get all of 1t out, probably until Saturady, the 16th
 The supreme court adjourned at a late hour yesterday evening, after a hard weeks work, finishing up the call of the Seventh division. 5Ae1
 The Fourth division will be called next week.
 Ex-Chancellor Turner, of Birmingham, is in the city today on business in the United States court
 The following bids have been filed in the Governors office for the Agricultural school, to be established in the Fifth dis trict: -.,
 Dadeville offers, first: School lot and college building, valued at $7,000; second, furniture valued at $500; third, eighty six acres of land valued at $1, 800; fourth, $5,000 in money.
 Alexander City offers school lot, build ing and eighty acres of land and $2000 in money.
 building nearing completion and two- acre lot valued at s3,500; second, eighty acres of land valued at $2,800; third, $2,500 in money. -Tsa
 Other bids are expected, and the con- test for the college. will be lively. The supreme court this morning rem dered an opinion which is of general in terest to lawyers and also to jurors. In the case of the Southern Railway com pany vs. Henry Williams, from the city court of Birmingham, they hold that a verdict arrived at by jury, by making of ipdiyidna1 jl1r0f'S 0 judgment of the damages he may think is due, and then aggregate the whole and divide by twelve, Is an improper verdict. The opinion was rendered by Justice Coleman, Chief Justice Brickell dissent ing. Hra fr-'-7.
 The case of Walter McAdams vs. the state, an appeal from Shelby circuit court, was, affirmed, and the prisoner sen- fenced to be hung on Friday, the 18th of February. This case has been in the su- preme court three times.
 Gov. Johnston hasiwritten a letter to the tax collector of Jefferson county, au- thorizing him to use. the name of the state in a suit to, be brought for the recovery of the 20-cent school tax. This will be test case and pressed forward rapidly. down today; @F
 SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
 The following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Brickell,1 e. J.--Emma .Brinsfeld vs. A. E. Hillens ct al., appeal from Mont gomery probate court; affirmed.
 Mcclellan, J.-Mark Dabney vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Mont gomery city court; affirmed.
 Coleman. J.--Southern Railway com pany vs. Henry Williams, appeal from Birmingham city court, reversed and re- manded, Brickell, chief justice, dissent ing. 4a,l.r
 Haralson,, J.-Len .Cottingham vs. the state of Alabama appeal from Shelby county court; affirmed. 'ritit
 Per Curiam--Walter McAdams vs. the state of Alabama, u appealofrom Shelby circuit court; affirmed 'Fins
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
THE HERBERT CLUB
Held It's First Meeting of the New Year Last Night-Dr. Ledbetter Lect-
 ured On the Ear

The Herbert club held its first meeting of the new year in the High school build ing last night. Dr.. S. L. Ledbetter en- tertained and instructed the club by a talk upon the ear. He had prepared a number of charts to aid in the explana- tion of the various parts of this very deli cate apparatus. After giving the ana tomical structure the doctor went into a discussion of the functions of the various parts in the phenomena of hearing. Most children, he said, are provided with perfect ears and any defects in later life are due to injuries Not so with the eye: there are very few perfect eyes. Very few statistics have been gathered in re- gard to abnormalities of hearing. The ear is the best protected of all the or gans of sense Simple test may be made to detect defective hearing in school children.
 At the conclusion of his talk the speak, CT was asked a number of interesting questions, which he answered to the sat- isfaction of all. The next meeting of the club will be held on Saturday night Jan. 16, when Prof. J. M. Dewberry will dis cuss "School Life in Relation to Growth and Health"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
MOBILE
Ladies Determined to Complete the Ad-
 miral Semmes Monument.

Ladies Determined to Complete the Ad-
 miral Semmes Monument.
 Mobile, Jan. 9.-(Special 1.-The ladies' of Mobile have determined that no longer shall the unsightly, unfinished monu- ment to the memory of Admiral Semmes remain blot on the fair name of Mobile. Many futile attempts have been made to finish this monument, but the women of Mobile have now perfected an organi- zation having the completion of the monument as their primary object These women do not intend to rest from their labors until they have accomplished this object. They believe, nor Is their faith groundless, that in less than six months will their work be crowned with success.
 The officers of the association known as 'The Ann T. Hunter Branch" of the Raphael Semmes Camp United Confed- crate Veterans, are Mrs. E. B. Vaughan, president; Mrs. w. T. Abrahams vice. president; Mrs. B. w. Christian, treas urer; Mrs. R. L. Sheridan, Jr., corre- spending secretary.
 These names are in themselves a guar antee of success. Especially does this association congratulate itself upon it's selection of president, and feels most gratifed at her prompt acceptance Knowing that an executive of rare judg- ment and extraordinary ability has been secured.
 There will be a meeting of unusual in- terest held in Armory hall next Friday afternoon at o'clock, where measures will promptly and wisely be taken to carry into swift execution this project so dear to the hearts of these noble wo- men-the honoring of a brave and un- selfish man and the honoring of them selves and their city in so honoring him.
 Every woman in the city is interested In this cause and the association hopes that each woman will make it her undi- vioed business to be present at this meet ing, to help overflow the, rooms and inc building, and add to the numbers and enthusiasm, until the whole city is astir to do this long-neglected work.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
ANOTHER BANK CLOSED.

tional bank of Alma, Neb., was closed by Examiner Whitmore this morning. Liabilities are s134,0G0, which includes $46, 900 deposits. $4,5O0 belonging to the state and $1, 500 to Harlan county. As sets are reported at about the same amount President A. l.. Burr, of the bank, is in the city and when seen by a reporter today had just received the in- telligence that the bank was in the hands of the state bank examiner. He said that the bank had assets of fully $16O, ,00O, one half of which was in farm CTS notes in the valley, which could not now be collected. President Burr said he had mo knowledge of the cause of the closing of the bank. The Merchants National bank of this city was the Oma- ha correspondent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Expressions From Several Leading Mem- bers of the Senate-Some Favor the Measure.

A State Herald reporter interviewed the visiting members of the general as- sembly yesterday on their position in regard to constitutional convention.
 Hon. B. L. Hubbard favored the con- stitutional convention principally be- cause whenever we attempt to progress the constitution rises as an iron wall He is ready to do any and everything to secure the convention-the progress of the state is dependent on 1t. The limita- tion on municipal taxation should be re- moved; the restriction as to legislative functions should be removed; the session of the legislature is now limited to fifty days, and legislation is hurried the members should be paid salary of $500 or $400 and allowed to remain in session until the work is completed the restric- ton as to number of common law courts should be removed.
 Hon. G. J. Hall, senator from the FifthI district is undecided, but favors the changes proposed.
 Hon. M. B. McCollum, of Fayette thinks the constitution could be improy- ed in many respects, but thinks the pres- ent time inopportune. The state has been through such political disturbances that the masses wouldn't understand the reason for the call. He favors the pro- posed changes, chiefly the educational question and the matter of taxation. but doesn't favor property sor educational qualification of suffrage. E senator Cunningham favors the con- vention because the conditions warrant
 Hon. John F. Burns, of Dallas, mem- Der of the former convention favors the convention without prefixes or annexes
 senator G. B. Deans says there are features that ought to be changed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
IN THE COURTS.

The following true bills were returned by the criminal court grand jury yester- day Robbery--Alex Alexander (two cases.)
 Assault to Murder--Haywood Price.
 Grand Larceny-Lewis Dunn, John Williams, Matte Davis. Henry Jones, George Reese, Charles Bruman, John Laner, Will Mack, Alfred Chappell, Will Clements.
 Murder-Thomas White.
 Burg.ary and Grand I.arceny-sandy Swain, Will Deason alias Will Thomas; Ali Chappell, Lige Johnson, Reed Harris alias Jim Williams.
 CIRCUIT COURT.
 Tn the circuit court the case of B. J. Curry vs. mayor and aldermen of Bir- mingham, is on trial. .r CITY COURT.
 In the first division of the city court the case of J. P. Woodruff vs. Standard Oil company is on trial.
 In the second division the case of White & Howze vs. Mercantile Trust and De- posit company. of Baltimore. was given to the jury. 7
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
A TAMPA SENSATION.

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 9.--The city has been full of sensations the past two days. Fri- day morning people whose property was injured by backwater thrown out by the Consumers company power stations on the Hillsborough river attempted to blow out the dam at the old station. After. ward regular fusilade occurred between the guards and the dynamiters. It was thought they would not try 1t again. but last night as one of the guards was sit ting at the east end he saw the forms of several men out in the darkness against the banks of the river on the other side. Soon the dynamiters opened fire on the guards, which was returned, but in the darkness the lead sped wide of the mark. The officials of the city were notified by wire and Capt. Jones and Officer Carter of the police force, went post-haste to the scene. When they arrived all was quiet and this morning they returned home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
EUFAULA.
R. D. Powelrs Store Closed Up by the
 Sheriff.

R. D. Powelrs Store Closed Up by the
 Sheriff.
 Eufaula, Jan. 9.-(Special Correspond ence.) .)-Mr. R. D. Powelps store was clos ed yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Lesse- ter locked the doors and took the keys.
 MT. Powell was first attached by MT Balkcum, of Quitman county. and MT. Will Russell for an aggregate amount of s1, 100. When this was done he made an assignment of the balance of his stock and effects for the benefit of all his cred- itors alike.
 The reporter saw MT. Powell in the afternoon and talked with him about his failure, He said he had been working harder, than ever before in his life to pull trough, but he was not able to do it. He seemed to take his failure very hard What his liabilities are he was not able to say. His stock he thought, would in- ventory at about $3,000. If he could col lect what was due him he would be able to pay out and have money to spare, he said. MT. Eugene Persons Is the as- signee.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
SELMA.
MT. Aldrich Asks Protection at the Hands
 of the Police.

MT. Aldrlch Asks Protection at the Hands
 of the Police
 Selma, Jan. 9.---(Special Correspond ence. .)--Aldrich fears violence. At least he says he does. He went to Chief Daw- son yesterday and laid his troubles be- fore him. r
 Congressman Aldrich said he had been informed that an effort would be made to break up the taking of evidence in Selma, and that he wanted police enough on hand to prevent trouble
 Chief Dawson told him that there was not a particle of founda lion for his fears; that the people of Selma were not thinking about the matter, and did not course, he was promised the protection that he asked for.
 Somebody has evidently been playing on MT. Aldrich's oredulity.
 It may be that MT. Aldrich or some of his henchmen have planned this little scheme to make capital to enable MT. Aldrich to unseat Capt. Plowman. He will go up to Washington and tell a blood-curdling story and then the bloody shirt shriekers can wave the ensan- guined garment.
 No, MT. Aldrich, you and yours are in no danger. Your fears will only make the people laugh.
 The people of Dallas are not fools enough to interfere with your court Even if they wanted to do so, they would not do 1t, for they know that you would make capital out of it.
 It must be that some practical joker has put up this job on MT. Aldrich.
 You must know, MT. Aldrich, that out side of your politics you have a great many friends in Selma. It is true that they don't like the company you keep, but they have always regarded you as gentleman.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-10
IS THIS A RLIIEFY

London, Jan. 9.-All the prominent poli- ticians who are making speeches through out the country take occasion to treat at more or less length the Irish taxation question, which threatens to cause the government considerable annoyance at the coming session of parliament. The latest speaker to make a delverance on the subject is the Right Hon, A. J. Bal four, first lord of the treasury and gov ernment leader in the house of commons. He addressed his constituents in Man chester tonight and in the course of his remarks strongly denied that Ireland was overtaxed, quoting from statistics to prove his ground. He declared that Ire lands only hope of solvency and pros- perity was to maintain her partnership with Great Britain