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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-17
FOR BEAUFORT AND BLUFFTON,

Steamer STAR will leave Bluffton daily
Except Sunday at a. m; returning.
leave Savannah at 3 p. m Telephone $40.
Steamer ALPHA will leave Savannah
for Beaufort. Port Royal Naval Station
and way landings at 10 a. m. Sundays.
Tuesdays and Thursdays. returning next
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-17

The pope has received, through the
Countess Maria Festetics, maid of honor
to the Empress of Austria, a somewhat re-
markable portrait of the Emperor Fran
els Joseph. 1t is wrought in silk and
cotton. and it's production involved an
enormous amount of labor and expense
the effect of light and shade being pro-
duced by only two colors. The factory
from which it comes is the famous one
of Wernstadt. in Bohemia The portrait,
which Leo XIII is having placed in his Ii
brary, received a gold medal at the Chi
cago worlds fair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-17
A MIRROR OF 0CALA.
G. s. stone Loses a Finger-A Negro
Fatally Injured at "a Saw Mill.

Ocala. Fla, April 16.-Wednesday even
ing c. S. Stone met with am accident, In
which he lost one finger and had two
others very badly lacerated. He was sit
ting, near a scroll saw at Taylor's plan
ing mills. and not hearing any noise or
seeing the saw. presumed 1t was not in
motion. and leaned across the table saw,
with the above result.
Word has reached Ocala of am accident
that occurred to William Mccormack, col
bred, at Morton's mill, near Montague, in
which he came near losing his life. JIe
was engaged in clearing away the stubs
at the saw and was caught between the
lumber carriage and a piece of lumber,
which threw him heavily against the CAL
rage. fracturing his skull and badly
mangling his face, rendering him uncon-
conscious and almost understandable. DR..
Hood of Ocala was telegraphed for and
rendered all possible medical aid, hut
thinks there is little or no hope Of re-
covery.
Mr.. Hope of st. Louis wealthy capt.
talst, Is IN Ocala and will In all probab-
ility become permanent citizen Of the
place.
Ocala is soon TO nave another weekly
newspaper. which will be issued from the
office OF the Baptist Witness. Its prin
cipal reason for coming into the Journal
istic field rs In the vain hope OF securing
the county printing IN case Gov. Bloxham
refuses TO recognize the regularly organ
lied democracy in the appointment OF our
county commissioners, over which there
Is being waged bitter fight.
The Howard Academy, colored, which
was destroyed by fire several years ago,
will soon be replaced by a handsome So
09O building The Ocala sub-achool dis
trict ~ now advertising for scaled bids for
the erection Of same which bids viii be
opened and contract awarded May 10.
The Ocala house. one Of the Plant eyn-
tenn hotels, after very profitable sea
son under the able management Of Phil
" Brown, viii close ne doors May 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-17

was dissolved and the membership was
transferred to the Brunswick church. Ser
mons were preached Thursday and Friday
nights by Revs. A. NJ. Smith and E. D.
McDugal. Rev. w. A. Nesbit and Elder P.
Pelham were elected delegates to the gen.
eral assembly at Charlotte, N. C. The
next meeting of presbytery will be held
at Statesboro. All the churches, except the
Waynesville church, which was dissolved
made good reports. A collection was or
dered to be taken up in all the churches
for the completion of the Statesboro
church building
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-17

Tallahassee, Fla, April 16.-Gov. w. Y.
Atkinson of Georgia, requested Gov. Blox-
ham to give him the location of the Flor
ida. convict camps. The matter was re-
ferred to Hon. L. B. Wombwen, commits
sioner of agriculture, who has charge of
the convicts, and he promptly gave the
governor of Georgia the location of the
fifteen camps, the name of the party in
charge of each, and the best route to
each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-17
FLORIDA's SCHOOL TAX.
The Return Each County Receives
for Each Dollar IL Pays.

Tallahassee, Fla, April ga surprise
awaits the people of Florida. in table
eighteen of Hon. William N. Sheats' re-
port for 1896. He shows the amount re-
turned to each county for each dollar each
county pays Of the state one mill school
tax as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23

condition and that we do not consider 1t
an experiment in the appointment of col
ored men to federal offices, but a fact
demonstrated by the proper and efficient
manner in which they discharged their
duties in the various Offices held by the
many of their race all over this country
and do not consider it an authority over
the white man; therefore. We feel that fit
ness should be the qualification for office
and that it should not be controlled by
prejudice, and we earnestly desire that
such a spirit will soon be a thing of the
past and every race cooperate for the adj
Vancement and best interest of develop
ing this southland.
Resolved. That, as the joint meeting de-
clared that the gold democrats of this
county voted for President Mckinley as
evinced by the large difference of the ma
Jority received by Gov. Atkinson in the
October election, and the decreased ma
jority received by Mr.. Bryan in the follow
Ing month we hereby refute the same by
stating that at the state election the re-
publicans had no candidate, therefore they
voted for the democratic candidate; but at
the presidential election the republicans
voted solidly for their ticket. and the gold
democrats for theirs hence the small ma
jority of Mr.. Bryan
Resolved That copy Of these resolu-
tons be forwarded to President Mckinley,
also that copies be forwarded to our con-
gresham r. r. Lester and Senators Ba-
con and Clay, requesting their co-opera-
ton.
The resolutions were passed by a unani-
nous vote, and the meeting was declared
adjourned.
1t was evident that it developed into
more of a Deveaux meeting than was at
first expected The meeting, it seems,
was originally intended to be merely
protest upon the question of race, but it
was in the hands of Col Deveaux's
friends, so the Endorsement of him was
made the primary object, as would APP
pear from the first resolution, and the
question of negroes holding office came
afterward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
FIFTY WHEELS WE'RE DAMAGED
COrdele Firm Looking After Its
Losses in the TeepIe Fire.

Mr.. Arthur Kirkland of Cordele, a men,
Der of lumber company of that place, is
in the city to look after some damaged
bicycles belonging to the firm.
These bicycles were in the storehouse of
j. w. Teeple & Co. on Williamson street
when it was damaged by fire last week.
The wheels, some fifty in number, were on
the third floor, on level with Williamson
street. Some of them were rather badly
injured, but none so seriously it is said,
as to prevent their being put in repair.
New tires will be necessary for nearly all
of them. They will also have to be re-
touched with enamel
The bicycles were bought by the Cordele
firm from some manufacturing house in
the west. They were shipped to this city,
where the purchasers thought they would
be able to dispose of them. Pending the
result of negotiations for their disposal
the wheels were stored with Teeple & Co.
When the fire losses were being estimated
the storage people notified the western
shippers that the wheels had been dam
aged, thinking that insurance was held on
them by the shippers. The manufacturers
notified the Cordele firm, and Mr.. Kirk
lands trip is the result. He will proba-
bly, take the wheels over to Cordele.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
WELCOME CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
The County Has just Paid $1,000 to
Charitable Institutions.

Savannah's charitable institutions are
some of them, enjoying munificent Christ
mas gifts. The county distributes about
5000 annually through these institutions,
as follows: Savannah Hospital, $1,000; ST.
Joseph's Infirmary, $1,000; Georgia Infrm-
airy, $1,000; Little Sisters of the Poor, 81, 600
and the Widows Society, $1,000
AS the county has been in funds during
the month, II has been an easy matter to
pay these amounts. The last of them
that for the Widows Society. will be paid
to-day. In distributing these amounts of
money through these institutions, the
county has The right to send parties to
them for care and treatment when it sees
fit, and in many instances sick paupers
and even whole families, have been sent
to one Of the hospitals
The county began this method of distrib-
uting a portion Of the poor fund about
three or four years ago. when the Central
railroad securities held by these institu-
tons had so deprecated that their source
of revenue was seen to be permanently
gone About $4,000 TO $4,000 is expended
by the commissioners for charity every
year, the balance being paid out through
the county commissioners Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
LIMBER LEGGED FOR HIS AGE.
A 0O-Year Old Negroes Capture of n
Young Crook

A 6O-Year Old Negroes Capture of n
Young Crook.
Uncle William Smith, a negro 60 years
old, had an exciting experience on the
Charleston and Savannah train yesterday
afternoon by taking the wrong man for
his friend.
The old man was taken in by Will Glow
er, a noted negro crook, but showed re-
markable vitality in jumping from the
train which was running eight miles an
hour and catching the thief who was plac-
ed in the hands of an officer.
Smith told the sergeant at the police bar
racks that he was from Hendersonvile S
c., and had been working in Georgia on a
turpentine farm. He was on his way to
spend Christmas at home, and doubtless
gladly contemplated the pleasures with
which he was soon to meet A So bill and
two silver dollars constituted his wealth
Glover, a well-known character to the
. police and detectives and who has just
been released from the chain-gang, spotted
the old man and played him for the IS
before the train was out of the railroad
yard. He boarded the train with Smith
and sat down beside him. When the IS
bill was produced Glover knew how to
turn the trick.
Daddy" he said, don't you want me
to get that bill changed for you? / know
the conductor well and can get IL"
The bill was handed Glover, who went
to the platform and jumped Smith saw
the game and Notwithstanding his age, ran
TO the door and jumped after him 1t was
then race for the purse and. while Glow
er had the advantages, he was soon run
down and held by Smith until taken in
charge by Policeman Murphy of the Sa-
Vannah, Florida and Western railroad
force. When taken to the barracks and
searched. however, nothing was found on
the prisoner except thirty cents and a
half dozen pawn tickets. He had evil
IDENTIFY thrown the bill away on discover
ing he was about to be captured
Smith was greatly distressed over the
way he was taken in He did not suspect
Glover, he said, especially when he adj
dressed him so Familiarity as Daddy" The
old man clinched his fist and said to the
listeners at the barracks: ooh, but if ia
mad pistol when ] caught the wretch. ia
a shot him" Smith remained over 10 an
pear in police court this morning. when
Recorder Hartrdge viii adjust matters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
EVERYTHING IS READY.
Carloads of Choice DeIIcacies Arriv-
ed For Christmas

Where will you get your Christmas din
ner? That's question easily answered.
The finest lot of wild and domestic tur-
keys, wild ducks, prairie fowls, capons,
salmon, halibut, celery and selected beef
has arrived at Logan's
Don't put off until the last minute to
send in your order Let us book it now
and send up your selections at any time
you say. Wen do 1t promptly and salts
1actorily. You want something choice.
1ou can get it here. Everybody is invited
10 the grand display of the finest in the
land. If you want the very best you will
come to H. Logan, in the market.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
HIS MIND AFFECTED.
Jury Decides That Young MIR. Tag
CART shauId BE Sent to an Asylum.

Jury Decides That Young MIR. Tag
CART shauld BE Sent to an Asylum.
A hearing was had before a jury in the
court of ordinary yesterday as to the men
tai condition of Mr. Grantham l. Taggart
Jr., whose recent assault upon DR.. George
H. Stone led to two indictments against
him before the superior court grand jury.
Dr. J. B. Read testified that young Mr.
Taggart had been of unsound mind for
some eighteen months He told of his
trip to New York, where a prominent
physician advised his father to send him
on an ezaended trip TO Europe Young
Taggart did not want TO take this trip,
and it was then decided under the ply
sician's advice TO send him west and put
him on ranch. which was done He re-
manned there for some time, but at his
own request was finally brought home.
After coming home he seemed much bet
ter for a while, but suffered from imagin-
airy evils, and is said to have had visions
at night which distracted him. He him
self realized his condition a times, and
requested TO be kept shut up or guarded
for fear that he might do some one some
harm. DIR. Read spoke of the fact that
his condition brought about the unfortun-
ate assault upon DIR. Stone.
Mr. Taggart, Sr. was deeply affected
when he testified as to his sons condition.
He said practically what had been stated
by Dr. Read, and that he had done every
thing he could for the benefit of his boy
The jury considered there was no ques-
ton but that young Mr. Taggart's mind
was affected and a verdict was rendered
accordingly. He will probably be sent to
some private asylum, where he can be
properly cared for and treated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
BALKED BY FIRE Peppers.
COuntryman, Wife and Mule Vic
Tins of Small Boys Franks.


Tins of "a Small Boys Franks.
Small boys delayed a countryman some
time al the corner of Congress and Mont
gomery streets yesterday, by firing crack
ers in front of a scary mule.
Nothing could have tempted them snore
than the farmers outfit 1t consisted Of
a little cart, to which a mule the size of
a calf was attached and on the mule rode
the countryman a-straddle. The cart was
covered with canvas, and from the front
the wife had her arm stretched out. hold
ing a clapboard in readiness to persuade
the animal in case the cart struck a
stump.
From the rear of the cart the legs of
several small pigs prOtruded, which told
that the farmer was preparing for Christ
mas.
There is a fire works store at Congress
and Montgomery, around which were
gathered several small boys. Seeing the
farmer and his mule, a cracker was
thrown out, which exploded about ten
feet from the mule. The animal stopped
stopped short-threw his ears forward at
an angle of 40 degrees and stood in eX-
pectancy. The farmer began whipping
and punching the brute in the ribs, but
he declined 70 respond. Then the farm
er's wife ecipsed the boys by applying the
clap board to the obdurate beast, the
blows echoing two blocks away.
Another cracker was tossed out and the
mule begun to back. The farmer called
for brakes, but g. wife-wiser than he
realized the stubbornness of the mule and
suggested getting to the market house by
another route. wmN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
TACKLED A BICYCLE WHEEL.
a Crazy Terrier Nearly Upsets "a Rid
er by Jumping Into the Spokes.

While riding a bicycle down BRYAN
street yesterday, II. Fehrenkamp, who
runs a grocery at Bay and West Bound
airy streets narrowly escaped an accident
by a small terrier attempting to Jump
through The front wheel of the bike
The daring feat of the dog was witnessed
by several spectators in Justice Bevans.
court, who could not account for the I'M
expected prank. The bicycle was. OF
course, brought TO standstin. and after
considerable trouble the rider managed to
eNtricate the animal. He said. however.
that he could not understand why the dog
attempted to jump through, unless he had
wheels in his head. When taken out and
released the animal was scared so bad
that no time was lost in waiting for an
explanation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
PRISONERS WANT TO GET FREE.
They Petition the Recorder to Let
Them Out Xmas Eve.

Petitions are not common things with
the recorder, and the one presented yes
terday shortly after court opened attract
ed some attention. The paper was some
what of surprise to Recorder Hartridge
himself but the contents were soon un-
derstood. The prisoners now in jail On
sentences from police court wanted TO be
released on Christmas eve. declaring hey
would appreciate such kindness by the re-
corder and show their sincerity by good
conduct. The petition was signed by ten
prisoners, all Of whom will be released as
requested, except two, whose sentences
are for aggravated onenses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
DON'T DELAY,
Choice Delicacies For Christmas
Dinner Are Going Fost

Large numbers of the thoughtful house
wives of Savannah have already sent in
thelr orders for the delicacies. The rush
was greater than I expected, and now I
have only limited lot of fresh salmon.
halibut prairie fowls and capons. If you
want any of these for your Christmas din
ner, you must order at once. Thev will
keep in great shape in my refrigera Tor
and I'll deliver them to you Just when
you want them. l have a full supply of
everything else in my line. Respectfully.
H. Logan.
In the market-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
Lend n Helping Hand.

Three days more to help yourself by
buying clothing and furnishing goods be-
low regular prices, and at the same time
help to contribute to the orphans fund
Two and a half per cent. of our entire re-
ceipts for the week will be presented TO
the orphans of Savannah Metropolitan
Clothing Company. 121 Broughton street,
West-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
sailors Released From Ja,1

Thomas c. Tobiasson and Paul HELM.
two sailors who recently deserted from
the Norwegian bark Sigurd Jarl, were re-
leased from Jail by Justice Nathans yes
terday and turned over to the captain of
the vessel. which put to. sea. The mon
had been confined in jail three days ard
were released only when it was seen thev
could be taken in charge without further
chances of escape.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
\ RemarIsable pisnIar oil piamonds

Not elsewhere south of New York will
you find so large and handsome a display
of fine diamonds, loose and mounted. as at
Sternberg & Co.'S Broughton street Jew
elry palace. This reliable house also
shows an inviting variety of fine jewelry
siiverware, silver novelties watches
clocks. lamps and rare brlc-a-brac. Prices
very reasonable, and selection of Christ
mas presents an easy and pleasurable
task.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
Take Your Lunch at Hicks,

Don't forget that Hicks is the nI,oe
you want to visit when on your shonpip q
expeditions You can't tell how mnch =,
viii refresh you to stop in and GET a ,,,..
lunch. Hicks can Serve you so well. and
80 promptly. TrySit and be convinced
1I' should Remember, too tbet
Hicks can serve them without deIa,, 'id q.
IS the only restaurant for them d,,.;- ~
me rush of the holidays.-ad NUI ~ :
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
Presents For Men.

smoking coats, morning gowns hath
SETS path robes, embroidered and silver
mounted suspenders, fine handlsar,hioe-
plain or embroidered initials ,Io,.-z
handsome neckware, umbrellas. canes ete'
b. II. Levy & Broad, 0''HsS' etc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
Doll Sale at Eckstein.

To-day Thursday we will sell dolls
cheaper than ever. We have the finest
looking dolls in town, fresh nice and beau
tiful. Special bargains at 25c, SOC and
75c. Very fine dolls, 81, 81 49, and up to
49, We charge only half the prices ask
ed elsewhere. Make the girls happy and
get doll at Ecksten sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
Select For Ladies.

Fine silk umbrellas, fine handkerchiefs
plain and embroidered; rich neckwear. BIZ
cycle skirts, belts, pocketbooks, silver
mounted and plain. The ladies will find
this department a blaze of beauty and
rich variety. B. H. Levy & Broad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
Time IL Short

For the selection of Christmas presents
better get down to sternberg & Co.'S and
see their elegant lines of fine diamonds
diamond, gold and silver ornaments silva,
novelties, fine silverware, clocks. watcbas
lamps and everything that should he foTnd
at the southern "Tiffany's." Modes
prices ana high quality. Old articles of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23

Every child in the city is to be given a
present Christmas morning by Justice
Nathans' provided a stocking is left at
inc Justices office before y O'Clock Fri.
day. There win be on hand Christmas
taoru ls run string band to play While
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
SAID HE WAS SHOT.
Paul RanlSin's story TO the Police Of
Bullet in the Neck

Paul Rankin (coloreO appeared at the
police barracks last night. and reported
that he had been shot by June Brown. ar
Burroughs station. The ball lodged IN his
neck and seemed to be giving much pain.
His object in appearing at the barracks
was TO get admittance to the Georgia In
Urinary for treatment. There being no an.
thority to commit any one, however. the
man was sent 10 a physician.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
c41TC,TX,1C = y, '- =,
Union Society Stewards ArranginE
the Annual Festival

The stewards Of the Union Society are
making the usual preparations to give
the boys Of the Bethesda Orphan House
their usual Christmas treat a big dinner.
toys and fire works. There are over "A
hundred boys in the orphan house and
the only Santa Claus that they know 10
that furnished by the kind-hearted neonie
of Savannah. Contributions of money or
things sent to fernandez cigar store y i'll
reach the stewards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23

The ladies Peerless bicvcIa oee...,
Mr. ). d. Johnson for the largest num-.
Der Of Armour's soap warmers an
S s,rapr 10 MISS us Irene Haney, with rs
wrappers OF 535 West Bay street --ad . ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23

Throat Diseases commence with Couch
Cold or Sore Throat Browns Broncbia,
Troehes' give immediate relief. Sold only
in boxes. Price % cents. -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
liz NOu Mnnf SnIih

Christmas gifts, don't overlook our su-
perb lines of clothing, overcoats. under
wear hats and furnishings for men bo,,s
and children. No one can ur5ors',,
US in genuine quality. b. II Lew =, 1 Sel'
I'D. - W ~ "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23

our BOOhS.
Best granulated sugar, IS lbs 81 90
Best soft white sugar, 20 lbs. / 20
Cut loaf or powdered, 16 lbs .... / IN
Rio coffees, per 10, 15c, 2Oc, best. ..... %
Maracaibo coffees, per 10, 25c, best 30
JAWS coffees, per ID. 3Oc, 35c, best. "a
Mocha coffees, per ID, 35c best ... 40
Green teas. per 10, SOC, 6Oc, 75c. IN
Black teas, per 10, Soc 60c 75c. 1'Oo
Crushed oats, 2-fb package ...... IN
Worcestershire sauce, Y pints .. 70
Corn starch, lib pkg. Toe, for. 95
Walter Bakers chocolate per ib... 20
Lemon or vanilla extracts, lOc and o.
All goods guaranteed 16 ounces to the
pound
Notice our window and see the beautiful
presents we are giving away with Thea
Nectar tea. a & p. baking powder. finest
pepper and best mustard. The Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Company, los
Broushton street, West.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23

AFTER serious illness. like typhoid fever
pneumonia or the grip, Hoods sarsapa-
rllla has wonderful strength-givina mower
-ad. S''4Ns power
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-23
For THE HOLIDAYS.

Our New Christmas Panel, "Beauties.
This beautiful panel presented to all pur-
chasers of SOC worth of coffee or tea dur
ing the week No table complete without