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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
BIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, once Commissioner
Of Public Works, Savannah, Ga May "A,
lS97.-Bids win be received at this Office
until Monday, May 81. 1897, at y O'Clock
noon. city time to furnish the city OF
Savannah with supplies for the three
months ending August 81, 1897. All propo-
sails must be made on official forms.
which can be secured at this Office on
and after Tuesday. May %, 1897.
The city reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. HARRY WILLINK,
Commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
SHAM BATTLE Ar TALLAHASSEE.
The Attacking Column Finally
Proves Victorious.

Tallahassee. Fla. May 24.-camp Hen
derson was the scene Of a spirited sham
battle this afternoon. the troops being
divided as follows: The Fourth and First
Battalions. under Maj Webster. with one
battery. occupied a strong position on a
hill, while the remaining three battalions
ana one battery, commanded by Mai.
Williams. were instructed TO assault. Aft
er an hours evolutions Ia seethng sun,
the assaulting forces proved victorious.
and the exhausted men. after returning
20 their quarters we're Immediately order
cd out for dress parade. The encampment
WIZ nrohnbly brcak up BY "Wednesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
Hood,, DILL easy to buy, easy to take,
AAOOI . AAAo easy to operate. DOC.
STEVENS ACQUITTED.
Claim Made That the Jury Was In
1uenced by a Prayer.

Niatm Maue 1hat the Jury was In
nuenced by a Prayer.
Live Oak, Fla, May 24-The jury in the
case of Herman c. Stevens, charged with
killing George Overstreet, the town mar
shall of Live Oak. eight years ago, this
morning rendered a verdict of not guilty
after having been out since Saturday
night.
Both the state and the defense were
ably represented, and every inch of ground
was fought by both sides. A great deal
of interest has been manifested in this
case. Last night the jury attended divine
services, and the minister during the ser
vice, prayed that the jury might have di-
vine guidance in serving in such an impor-
tant matter and making up a verdict. This
the friends of the deceased claim, caused
the jury to reurn a verdict of not guilty
The general impression is that the verdict
would have been the same if the jury had
not attended church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
MISS COHEN RESIGNS.
Expert BoOkkeeper TO Succeed Her
in VeaPs once.

Atlanta, Ga, May 24.-Miss Eta CO.
hen, who has for many years held the post
of clerk of the board Of health, has re-
signed. She will soon retire, and will be
succeeded by an expert bookkeeper yet to
be chosen by the board of health The
retirement of Miss Cohen is one of the re-
suits of the recent Veal investigation. The
Veal trial developed the fact that too many
duties developed upon Inspector Veal, and
the board of health resolved to employ an
expert bookkeeper who can attend to all
the clerical work in the office of the chief
sanitary inspector.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
MARKEr HOUSE FoR ATLANTA.
Local Real Estate Dealers and Cap
itaIiSts TO Erect II.

Atlanta. Ga, May PA market house
for Atlanta is a probability of the near
future 7. p. Black, a real estate dealer
and capitalist, announced his intention to-
day of building one. He is having the
plans drawn for the market house, which
will be erected near the center of the
city. The exact location cannot be made
public yet. The structure will be built
on the most extensive lines and after the
most approved methods, as adopted in
larger cities. 1t will probably be located
at the corner of Pryor and Mitchell streets
on the site of the old Atlanta Paper Com
pany building
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25

We take pleasure in notifying our pat
rons and the public that we have added
to our list of merchants the FURNI-
TURE house of w. E. WIdPY, and This
is now the only FURNITURE house au-
thorized to accept our coupons. We will
also issue orders on him. Books can be
had at his store. Use our coupons and
select your premiums from his magnifi-
cent stock.
SOTTTITEPN DEFEATING 20
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
RUCKER's PLACE FILLED.
w. l.. Massey to BE Assistant Unitet
States District Attorney.

W. LIE massey 10 AsSlsNdnN
States District Attorney.
Atlanta, Ga, May paw. L. Massey of
Lafayette was appointed assistant United
States district attorney to-day. and the
resignation of T, w. Rucker. the present
holder of the position, was formally ac-
cepted. Both the resignation and appoint
ment go into effect on June /, and as yet
there is no actual change in the office
w. l.. Massey who will succeed Mr.
Rucker, is wei known here. He is native
of Lafayette, and has been identified for
number of years in Georgia politics. He
was appointed solicitor of the county
court by Gov. Northen and there was a
long discussion over his name in the SEN
ate. 1t was charged that Massey was
republican and accordingly there were
many prominent men who objected to his
taking the office. After a long and bitter
wrangle the appointment was confirmed,
and Mr.. Massey has held the Office to this
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25

City of Savannah, Mayors Office, May
q, lS97.-Bids will be received at this office
until Monday. May 81, at u o'clock M.
city time, for pail system, cleansing
vaults, etc. Bids to be made on a basis
of closing in and filling dry wells, privy
vaults and surface wells and equipping
the same with surface drawers Of agate
iron ware 15xl2X12. These drawers to be
moved and cleansed once every week and
contents to be removed in closed wagons.
Drawers and all materials and labor nee
essary to be furnished by contractor.
Contractor to have everything ready and
in working order within six months from
date of signing of contract Bids to be
made, also, for filling in and closing all
vaults, which may be ordered closed for
the purpose of making sewer connections
or for any other purposes. The city re-
serves the right to abolish the pail system
as sewers or house drainage is established
hereafter may necessitate to comply with
existing ordinances. Bond in the sum of
5000 to be furnished. Name of bonds
men to be submitted with bids. The city
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
HARRY WILLINK, Commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
FLANAGAN TRIAL POSTPONED.
1t Is Put on For go Days on Account
of His COunsel's Illness.

1t Is Put on For 90 Days on Account
of His COunseI's Illness.
Atlanta, Ca, May A.-Edward S. Elan
agan, the Decatur double murderer, secur-
ed a new lease on life to-day The illness
of his leading counsel, Col. w. c. Glenn,
operated as a stay in the trial of his case
and Judge Gambler postponed the trial for
sixty days on this account Monday, July
26 is the date set for the trial.
Tonight Flanagan slept for the first
time beneath the roof of the Jail in the
county in which he committed his crime.
Heretofore it has been considered unsafe
to keep Flanagan at Decatur, as 1t was
feared that he would become the victim
of mob violence This danger is now
thought to be over. Flanagan will have
for companions tonight and hereafter two
other murderers. II. S. Perry and Terry
Hudson, both of whom have been con-
Victed of murder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
CENrRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
CoMPANY-TYBEE DIVISION.

Savannah, May 25, is97.-Tran No. s
scheduled to leave Tybee at 900 .. m. will
not leave until 1850 p. m. to-nlght-rues-
day-on account OF bali nc Hotel Tyboe.
CLEMENT sAUssY, stunt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
PRIZE FIGHT Ar MACON.
Jack Williams Given the Decision
over Kid Mccarthy.

Macon, Ca, May a.-Jack williams Of
New orleans defeated KID Mccarthy Of
Cincinnati IN eight rounds tonight before
a large and representative audience IN
Teutonia hall. The fight was even for
I'VE rounds, after which McCarthv's con.
dition began 20 fail him, aud Williams
hard stomach and face punches were more
than the Ohio boy could stand. Tho ref.
cree stopped the fight, which was TO hay,
oeen ten rounds. and awarded II 70 Will
Jams kerwin f. matched against 10,
Whitman for light here on June J..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25

Lyons. Ca. May 2i-The still OF W. c.
oliver & co. was burned this evening.
Luckily the loss viii be light, about twenty
barrels of rosin. four casks Of spirits, and
about 100 empty spirit casks, shelters, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
NOTICE.

With pleasure we notify our friends
and the public that MR.. W. E. WIMPY
has been added to our list of merchants.
He is now the only FURNITURE house
authorized to take our tickets. Orders
will be issued on him. Remember, we are
the originators of the premium system.
Get one of our books and select your
premium from his stock.
PERIODICAL TICKET co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
WHEN YOU GO FISHING

there are two things you must have
the ability to tell good fish story and a
good dinner. The dinner we can supply
you. We make a speciality of getting up
very good lunches and dinners for all
sort of picnic, excursion and pleasure
parties. We will help to make your par
ties a success by furnishing you the best
lunch and dinner you can wish on such
an occasion. We will assist you in MAX
ing up the menu, and we will give it
our careful attention.
THE SOUTHERN GROCERY CO.,
ia Barnard Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
FOR SIX WEEKS

We have been working under disad-
vantages, which can occur in any line of
business. We are happy to state that to-
day we are In better shape than ever to
satisfy our many patrons with high class
laundry work.
Thanking all for past favors and asking
for a continuance of the same, respect
fully.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO.,
II w. Congress Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
A WEALTHY NFGREss DEAD.
She Inherited the 100000 Estate al
Ebert Hend.

Americas, Ca, May 2i.-Katherine Dis
mukes, perhaps the wealthiest negro wo-
man in Georgia. died here to-day. She
was a niece of the late Ebert Head. one
of Gen Grants staunchest supporters in
his last presidential campaign, and inner
tied Heads estate valued at $4,000 and
consisting of Americas real estate. A vast
concourse of colored people attended her
funeral.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

MR.. W. E. WIMPY will continue to ac-
cept our tickets on all CASH purchases.
He IS the only FURNITURE house au-
thorized to accept our checks. Remem-
Der, we are the only system which re-
deem in cash. Call and get book.
MERCHANTS ADVERTISING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
INSURANCE COMPANY FAILS.
Receiver Appointed For the Georgia
Mutual.

Atlanta, Ca, May PA temporary re-
ceiver was appointed to-day for the Geor-
gia Mutual Insurance Company of this
city, upon application OF John Bender.
Howell G. Erwin, Mr.. Bender's lawyer
was made receiver. Bender holds an over
due policy for $500 I'm the company. The
Georgia Mutual is a small affair The
late Col r.. Y. Hardeman was president
until his death. His successor has never
been chosen. w. J. Manard. Jr., has
been the manager and secretary of the
company. The sole assets of the company
are said to he the office fixtures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
lnsiiSt

Upon having just what you call for when
you go to buy Hoods SarsapariIla. There
is no substitute for Hoods. It is an in
suit to your intelligence to try to sell you
something else. Remember that all
efforts to induce you to buy an article
you do not want, are based simply
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25

Savannah Liquor Company, by s. Fl.
Leyser, manager. No. 27 Congress street,
west from July !, 1897
John Murray, southeast corner Perry
and Houston streets, to transfer license
to John Boyser, same place.
Randolph kirkland. to transfer license
from Congress and West Broad streets 10
Morgan, Decker & Sheftall at corner
Barnard and st. Julian streets.
S. Eichholz, to transfer license from
Liberty and Wheaton to northeast corner
Waldburg street lane and Cemetery ST.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25

And to be seasonably dressed, not to
speak of the comfort, just see the pretty
patterns in Negligee Shirts, the comfort
able weight in Underwear, the fast color
Half Hose, the pretty styles in Straw
Hats, Cork Helmets, and the cool 'Ty-
coon Helmets" for outside hot work"
LA FAR. at his old stand 107 Bull, is
headquarters for such gearing"
If you smoke he has all the leading
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
Gill; May q, 1S97-The following applica-
lions to retail liquor during the year 1877
were read at meeting Of Council May 49,
1897, and referred to committee of the
whole w. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25

HALF-SICK PEOPLES!
Just sick enough to feel heavy-heeIed,
lazy and hstless, to have no appetite, to
sleep badly, to have what you eat feel
like lead in your stomach, not sick enough
to take bed or cali doctor but Just sick
enough not to know what to do.
TAKE A TONIC.
That's what You ought to do-a good
sensible tonic that will sharpen your APP
petite and put new go" in your nerves
and muscles. Come to-day, and begin
taking it right away; youll find Just
what your system needs right here
There is nothing better than COMPOUND
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITES. Large
bottle so cents.
JONES' PHARMACY,
Bull and Perry streets
Call and get one of our discount cards
for cash purchases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
WHY DE TROUBLED WITH YoUR
CARPETS

When the DISTRICT MESSENGER AND
DELIVERY COMPANY will relieve Won
OF all care by taking them up. cleaning.
disinfecting, and storing them FOR the
summer and relaying them at a very mod
crate cost7 They move. store. and insure
household goods OF all kinds. Corner Con-
gress and Montgomery streets. Phone 2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
NOTICE.

The Mutual Premium Company has re-
fused to let the undersigned have a copy
Of the CONTRACT which they CLAIM
has been violated.
If they will kindly publish the contract
/ will prove to them and the public az
large that they are mistaken. The con-
tract has not been violated. and the un,
dersigned will see that all coupons used
at his store, including the Merchants !
Per Cent Checks, the Mutual Premium
Co. the Periodical Tickets and the South
ern Premium Co. Checks, are ACCEPT
ED and REDEEMED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
w. e. wIMPY,

Furniture and Refrigerators'
90 Broughton, west, Lyons Block
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-25
BIDS WANTED

SOUTHERN PREMIUM &C
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-03
COTTON MARKET.
That Collective Note.

Berlin, March 3. The collective note
signed by the Powers which has
been presented to the Turkish gov
ernmcnt, declares that the Powers are
desirious of stopping the dcplorablo con-
ditions in Crete, due TO the delay in exc
cutting reforms. The note declares that
complete autonomy should be conferred
upon Crete under the suzcrainty of tho
sultan and concludes with stating that
Greece had been called upon to Withdraw
her military and naval forces from Crete
The note makes no mention of the with.
drawal of the Ottoman troops from Crete
hut they as well rs the details Of future
administration of the powers will DC dclt
with later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-03
Where Dead MiSer'S Sc
curitieS We're Found.
Fifty Thousand Dollars Worth
of Bonds Recovered.
Isaac Lewis Turned His Back on
His Family Many Years Ago.

Boston, March 23.-The Evening Jour
nal today prints the following: Stocks
and bonds worth more than $50, 900 have
been discovered in the walls of the house
on Pierce avenue, Dorchester, where
Miser Isaac Lewis lived the life of
wrctched recluse for more than 20 years
He died in January last. 1t was believed
that Lewis had lot OF money. There
was no proof of it, however, so long rs
he lived. His business transactions were
done with the utmost secrecy land he con
fded in no man.
The first evidence of wealth was dis
covered, when after his death deed for
big tract of land at Mount Bowdoin
station was discovered in the house. The
land is worth in the neighborhood of $}0,
600 1t was known also that he owned the
house in which he lived. This is worth
probably 5000. Beyond this no other
property could be found.
W. II. II. Moore, Lewis's son-in-law,
and president of a big insurance company
in New York with Lewis's son who holds
n responsible position with railroad
company at Chicago, both came to Boston
after the death of the old man. Both were
that the old man had property
hidden somewhere. careful search
failed to disclose 1t.
Every safe deposit vault in the city was
applied TO- but none Of them had any of
Lewis property Then they concluded
that the property was concealed about the
home of the hermit. A party of men
were employed to dig up the cellar of the
house. This was done very carefully and
every square inch of the ground was over
hauled to n considerable depth. The
search disclosed nothing.
Still the relatives Of the dead miscr
were not satisfied. They continued To
overhaul the house and pry into the wall
and the floors Then it is said the box
containing the valuablcs was found.
The wealth was nearly all in United
States bonds and interest bearing docu-
monts worth mt a conservative estimate
$50. 600 No trace of his will has been
found. A thorough search has been made
for IL, and it is believed that the miscr
died without making ono.
lie was 81 years old, and In his younger
days had been merchant i'm New York.
Somc financial difficulty overlook him
and he was confined i'm an asylum for
n couple of years. When he was released
he turned his back on his home and
family.
lie would hold no communication with
his friends. He came To Boston, went 10
Dorchester and purchased the house on
Pierce avenue in which he died.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-03
TWO KILLED.
A Double Fatality at At
lebOrO.
TrackwalkerS Struck by Train
Due Here at : O'Clock.
The Men DOdged a Freight But Got
IN Front Of Fast Express.

Two men each about % years old, and
evidently tramps were instantly killed
at :35 this afternoon mile south OF
Fishers crossing in the town of Attle-
boro by the Boston and Providence ex-
press train due in this city at 2:02.
The men were first seen by the engineer
of an eastern bound freight, who blew
the whistle and the track walkers stepped
from the track onto the other one, but
did not notice the passenger train which
was rolling along thirty miles an hour
The engineer of the passenger train,
Charles Crashaw, saw the men when they
stepped from one track To the other, but
before he could reverse the lever of his
engine the men were struck.
Both trains were brought TO a standstill
md Conductor j. c. White Of the pas
senger train, went back To the scene of
the accident and found that both men
were dead, and the indications were that
nearly every bone in their bodies had
been broken.
Their bodies were thrown quite IA dis
tance from the track into "A ditch. MIR.
White could find nothing by which they
could be identified, so he left one man i'm
charge of their remains and when. he
reached Attleboro notified the coroner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-03
Inrrra.ing English Nnvy.

London. March 3-The statement OF
the first lord of the admiralty. Mr..
George Goschen. on the navy estimates
for 1s97-9S. has been issued. The ex-
pcnditures are placed at G2l $3.50
(slO9. 100. .O0). being an increase OF e15.00o
($15.000) over last years estimate.
-Four battleships, three third-class
cruisers. two sloops. four gunboats. two
torpedo destroyers and a new royal
yacht will be commenced, making 1O3
ships building. Of which number GO will
be completed during the year. There
will also be an increase of 6l1Q men and
al officers I'm the navy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-03
Knights of Columbus.

New Haven, Conn, March 3-Thc
national convention, Knights of Columbus
rcasscmblcd at o O'Clock this morning
and ut once the various committees went
into executive session. from which they
had not emerged mt noon. The committee
on constitutional amendments is by far
the busiest, nearly fifty petitions being
under their conservation. 1t is understood
that contest will result over the proposed
amendment, by which liquor dealers,
hotel keepers and restaurant proprictors
who maintain bars are TO be forbidden
membership. II -,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-03

The stock market showed only brief hest
tation mt the opening, although the foreign ad-
vices appeared TO be less reassuring. The tone
Of the speculation was braced up by the de-
velopment Of strength In the Vanderbilt
group, with Omaha scoring substantial gain.
The Grangers also attracted attention and
Jersey Central was again weak.
The market for Americans ruled fairly firm
today. Consols were also steady. AS tip
that was cabled to London yesterday stated
that the report of earnings would show de-
crease of $4,000, the fact that IL was only
si62, 900 had a very favorble effect upon the
standing Of those securities. The New York
foreign houses did practically nothing today.
A dispatch to G. Franklin Nugent 81 Co.
states that all the Washington information Is
that the ways and means committee has de-
cided that the duty on Sugar shall be specific
and a .big one. This is just what the refining
interests do not want, and their friends say
that high specific duty will not be adopted.
il will be a high advalorem duty instead.
They said that there would be- all kinds of
rumors about the Sugar schedule, but that in
the end il would be found that the duty
would be ad valorem, which would yield a
large revenue 10 the government and would
protect the beet and cane interests, while the
differential on refined sugar would be salts
factory to the American refners. In spite
Of all this, however, the political element are
of the opinion that the reverse will be the
final outcome and Sugar will probably show
considerable irregular activity until the cues
tion has been settled.
People who are interested in the Tobacco
trade say that the full Importance of Vice.
President Buffers arrangements for controll-
ing the cigarette trade in South Africa is not
yet appreciated. One Of the largest branches
of the business of the American Tobacco Com
pany is in export goods. This will now be
materially increased ana the exclusive control
of trade in foreign countries Is much easier to
arrange for than at home.
In speaking of Lake Shore this morning Jo-
seph said "The rise in Lake Shore Is by no
means over The stock will sell way above
its present price, and people will not have to
wait long before they see II touch 200. There
is pretty big mellon 10 be divided here. For
Is years Lake Shore has not added a dollar TO
its construction account IL has charged
everything 10 operating expenses and yet has
been able TO make big money for its stock
holders"
Wortley says today that there Is consider
able curiosity expressed as TO the cause of the
buying of the vanderbilts. In Lake Shore II
is based on the arrangements that have been
made for the retirement OF the per cent.
bonds. 1t is interesting TO note that Lake
Shore. today around 40, in 1860 sold at d The
buying Of Omaha was by insiders who be-
lieye that the 2 per cent. dividend will be in
creased while other buying of good stocks is
due 10 the investment demand that has 50
long been noticeable in the bond market.