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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
ORDINANCES.
derman Watson

BY Alderman Watson
An ordinance to add the sum OF twenty
seven hundred and fifty dollars (s2,7JO) to
the budget for the police department of
the city of Savannah, for the purpose of
aiding in the maintenance Of the eleven
QD military companies in the city of Sa-
vannah mentioned in this ordinance.
Whereas, the military companies desg-
mated In this ordinance have in times past
acted and are nov acting as police re-
serve for the city of Savannah, and are
subject to- the orders of the mayor of the
city as said police reserve, and have
rendered, and in future may be called upon
to render services, as said police reserve.
And whereas, Under the charter of the
city OF Savannah, the mayor and alder
men of the city are authorized TO ordain
such ordinances as shall appear to them
requisite and necessary for the security
and welfare of the city and its Inhabitants,
and are especially authorized to appoint
suan officers under them as they may
deem proper for the police and govern
ment OF the city, and to make all such
rules and regulations for the government
and compensation of such officers as the
said mayor and aldermen may deem prop
er,
sectien l. Nov then. in consideration
of the premises. It Is ordained by the
mayor and aldermen Of the city OF Sa-
vannah in council assembled, That the
sum of twenty-seven hundred and fifty
dollars (2,75O) be. and It is hereby added to
the budget for tire police force of the city
Of Savannah, to be paid in equal install
ments of two hundred and fifty dollars
$3.50 to the commanding officers of the
following eleven military companies of
the city of Savannah, TO aid In the main
tenance thereof. to-wit: To each OF the
five companies composing the First reg
~ Enf nj WAINrfanra
the Chatham Artillery, the Georgia Hus-
sars. and to each OF the four companies
composing the First battalion of infantry,
Georgia Volunteers dhe Savannah Volun-
teer Guards.
The said sum of two hundred and fifty
dollars $3.50 per annum shall be paid
by the city of Savannah TO each OF the
eleven companies as part Of the
said police reserve and for the services
aforesaid. in two equal instruments, one
OF said instruments being payable imme-
diately after the passage of this ordi-
nance and the next instalment on the
10Th day OF July, 1897. and thereafter
said instruments shall be payable on the
18th day Of January and on the 18th day
of July OF each year.
It shall be the duty Of the respective
commanders of the said eleven companies
20 use the said sums 50 paid. for the said
maintenance of thar respective
commands, and on or before
the LIST cay Of January OF
each year. 20 make report TO the
mayo~ Of the city OF Savannah, setting
forth that the money has been so used
Section 2. Be II further ordained That
all ordinances and partsiof ordinances In
conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance passed IN council Jan 80. 1897.
HERMAN MYERS, Mayor.
Attest: A. ". MANUCY.
Clerk OF Council.
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STATE CAPITOL BURNED.
Pennsylvania Structure i'm Ruins at
Loss of 100000.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. "A fire, which
started in the rooms of Lieut.. Gov. Lyon
some time this morning. swept through
the ancient capitol of Pennsylvania, and
within an hour and a half after the break
ing out of the flames, the structure was
in ruins. The Senate and House were
about to reconvene for their afternoon
session when the fire burst through the
walls and the lawmakers were driven for
their lives to the open air. AS far as
known no one was killed. but number of
people were in the building trying to save
furniture and other effects when the dome
fell in, and it is possible that some one
may be buried under the ruins. Quite
number of people were cut and bruised or
half smothered by smoke, but no one was
seriously hurts
The most valuable of the state and leg
islatiVe records, which were in the build
ing, were saved, but the records and sta
tistics of the department of public instruc-
ton, which included much valuable in
formation bearing upon the public schools
of the state, were destroyed. The legisla-
ture will find a temporary home to-mor-
row, the Senate in the rooms of the SUI
preme court and the House in the United
States district court, in the pos-Office
building. and the legislature will at cnce
take steps to have the capitol rebuilt.
The total loss is estimated at nearly ST.
100000, on which there is an insurance of
but $500, 600. The origin of the fire is I'M
known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
THE SOUTH GEORGIA RAILROAD.
An Excursion Train From Quitmnn
to Heartpine.

Quitman, Ga, Feb. 2.-The first com
plete train, composed of mail, baggage and
passenger coaches on the raod from here
TO Heartpine, made a trip to-day. Quite
a party consisting of the board of direct
ors and friends of the road. accompanied
by the Quitman brass band, took the trip
At 10 o'clock sharp, with a flourish of
trumpets and beat Of drum, the train, with
its merry load. pulled out. AS Broad
street was crossed a shower of shouts,
rice and old shoes. contributed by enthu-
siastic ladies', bid good speed and good
luck to the train and it's inmates. The
ride was the treat of Vice President Hop
son and was entirely impromptu and in
formal. The crowd was only out for a
good time and had it. The most delight
full incident of the day and one not men.
toned on the programme. was a fine din
ner served at the home Of Mr.. u. @. Ogles-
by, one Of the directors OF the road. AS
Mrs. Oglesby had not been advised of the
event and had made no preparation to en-
tertain so large party, she could not in
vite all to dine. The roadbed of the South
Georgia is in fine condition. 1t is laid
with forty pound rails, well surfaced and
lined up and has as good bridges as any
road in the state The road passes through
one OF the best sections of Brooks and
Berrien. through fine farming lands and
splendid tracts Of untouched timber.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
PROF. BRANsoN's ELECTION.
The Consultation with the Governor
About 1t Explained.

Athens, Ca. Feb. 2.-The state normal
school commission has not yet received the
acceptance of Prof. e. C. Branson of the
chair of pedagogy, to which he was elect
ed a few days since. AS the public already
knows thefy in the ointment is newspa-
per remark that he was chosen at the in
stance of Gov. Atkinson, who thought he
had already been disciplined enough.
1t has been rumored here that Prof.
Branson was elected two weeks before the
meeting held in Atlanta and the announce
ment held up until Gov, Atkinson return
ed from the west so that he might be con-
suited. This is denied positively by the
commissioners, who say that while they
had thought favorably of Mr.. Branson
they had not elected him until the Atlanta
meeting. an
In answer to a question put to him to-
night, Chancellor Boggs, a member of the
State Normal School commission, said:
eve heard from what we considered re-
liable source that the selection of Prof
Branson as professor of pedagogy would
be deemed offensive to the Mil.edgeville
school authorities and would be consider
ed taking sides in an affair settled by the
commission of that school. We did not
desire to cause any friction between the
two institutions, as they are part of the
same system, and are intimately connected
as regards their future welfare and prog
ress. We consequently called upon the
chairman of the commission of the Girls
Normal and Industrial School, who hap
pens to be the governor of Georgia, and
as a courtesy extended to our colleagues,
asked him if the election of Mr.. Branson
would be regarded in any offensive way,
or would cause any friction.
Gov. Atkinson replied that he had heard
of the matter and had given it consider
alton and could candidly state that the Sc
lection of Prof Branson would not be so
regarded, and that moreover he consider
ed Prof. Branson one of the best equipped
and most thoroughly competent teachers
of pedagogy in the southern states"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
Market : Krouskoff, Davis. Quicken

Market - Krouskoff, Davis. Quicken
heimer.
Observation-Disclosures, Wylly, Reid.
Streets and Lanes-Davis, Smith, Reid,
Owens, Krouskoff.
Water-O'Donnell, Hull, Smith.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Opening Streets-Charlton. Hamilton,
Davis, Well. Krouskoff.
Railways-W Hamilton. Hull, Guck-
enheimer, O'Donnell.
Sanitary Board-P w Meldrim, mayor.
chairman: Health Officer Drummer. secre-
tary; Aldermen Owens and Wylly; citi-
zens William Duncan, w. b. Stillwell and
p. ]. O'Connor
Council took a recess, subject to the call
of the mayor. A. N. MANUCY,
Clerk Of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
COASTERS IN COLLISION.
Sled Runs Into "A MIX Wagon and
Eight Children Injured.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 2.-The most disas-
trous coasting accident of the season &C.
CURED to-day. A bob-sled colllded with
a milk wagon on Columbia avenue and
the following children were injured:
Willie Fisher, years old left leg and
right arm broken.
Katie Fisher. 10 years old, injured inter-
nally.
edgar Fisher, s years old, hand crushed.
James Newcomb 10 years old, skull
fractured
Frank Newcomb, years old, hurt about
face and head.
George Shannon. 10 years old, left leg
and right arm badly cut.
Wilne Everhart 3 years old, long scalp
Andrew Robbins. Il years old. bruised
about body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
THE NEWS AT ATHENS.
An Old WOman's WiII-ARairs in the
County.

An Old W0man's WilI-Ahairs in the
County.
Athens, Ga, Feb. "A few weeks since
Mrs. Elviro Page, aged 50 years, died in
seeming poverty, having been cared for
by kind neighbors for several years. She
owned a small house and lot, but appar-
emily nothing else. After her death a lit
tie sack was found under her pillow that
contained SIG, mostly gold coin. Mrs Page
left will, and gave everything she pos
sessed to Miss Sallie Briscoe, little girl
who had waited on her for many weeks.
Yesterday morning Jasper Watkins, a
brother of Mrs Page, filed a caveat to her
will and will attempt to secure the $3.50
left the little girl by the will. He alleges
that his sister was of unsound mind. In
this connection comes up a pathetic story
in the old woman's life. She had enc
daughter, Mrs. Sophronia Turnell, who
lived in Madison, but she had not heard
from her in over nine years. Last July
she wrote her an endearing letter, but it
was returned with the statement that her
daughter had been dead nine years. Then
it was that the old woman made her will
in favor of Miss Briscoe
Sunday afternoon John Webb and Miss
Levie Randolph left their homes in Jack
son county, came to Athens, secured
marriage license, were married and re-
turned home. When they announced their
marriage it was the first notice of any
such intentions that had come to their
parents.
The board of editors of the University
Pandora will begin their labors to get out
the college annual by next commence
ment
A new telephone line is to be built be-
tween Athens and Elberton. Harmony
Grove parties are furnishing the financial
backing necessary to the construction of
the new line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
WORK OF THE HOUSE.
Consular Appropriation Bill Passed.
The Presidential Election.

The PRESIDENTIAL Election.
Washington, Feb. 2.-Nearly all of to-
days session was spent by the House in
listening 10 discussion of the controver-
~ now raging between two electric light
Ing companies in the District of Columbia,
pich found its expression in connection
Nh the consideration of the bill making
kropriations for the expenses of The dis
A. for the year ending June 30, 1898. TIE
remains the unfinished business on the
aendar.
Tie House passed the diplomatic and
Ynsular appropriation bill, with trihing
Ringes. The consulate at Hargen. Switz-
Sand SALARY $4,000 was abolished, and
n total appropriation reduced to 81 .67S, =
Rhe usual resolution was agreed to pro
Ydng for joint session of congress on
Ve IOth instant TO count the electoral vote
I'D declare the result
Mr. Grosyenor proposing that the matter
the election of a President and Vice
1esident in this republic was ALWAYS a
Mtter OF momcntous Importance to the
Npple OF the United States, involving as
Nlld the perpetuity OF the institutions in
" country, asked and obtained consent
z PRINT IN the record a table he had pre-
Ata showing the vote of every state cast
the recent election. He said he had
induced to prepare it largely by rea-
" OF the publication of a Senate docu-
Fht which asserted that in that election
sEumcleht volume of illegal votes ha
~ cast IN sixteen states, as shown by
census of 1890 to change the result,
wen count Of the honest votes alone
quo nave shown as a matter of fact.
n NrosVenor stated but four states
vs. virginia Indiana. Illinois and Iowa
'"du east more votes in 1896 than the cen
u9 showed there were males of the vot-
lg age in 1890
"eud1e amendments were agreed to TO
tesoiullon authorizing the temporary
9ngins Of wires for lighting and deco.
I.lng in connection with the approaching
Inaugural ~ w .
)1Ne House Al sos o'clock adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
Sudden death From Congestion.

Augusta, Ca. Feb "A sad and sudden
death occurred at bedtime last night IN
the home Of John c. Pope. Mrs Pope
had been sitting conversing with the fam
lily. when she began complaining OF pains
In her head and body, which grew rapidly
worse and the doctor was summoned. IL
was unable to afford her relief her death
occurring in an hours time from conges-
ton
The funeral viii take place tomorrow
morning from st. Patrick's church.
Mrs Charles Sweeney died to-dayiat her
home, and will be buried tomorrow from
Sacred Heart church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
4 vcpSSUE IN TIE SENATE.
IN OFFERS A REsOLUTIoN
lBAND"v oR OF BTME1ALLISM.

II the Sense Of the Sem
p' ,ot the United states Should
3" ,,anentIy Acquiesce in the
No' cold standard-GibsOn OPP
-" ,ha conference Report on
Immigration Bill-Nii"s Com
u" ~ SDeech on the Nicara-
Il - canal Bill.
s~+on Feb. Am additional
a WI IN the direction of bimetAllism
o" ,so i'm the Senate to-day by Mr..
Tier II was in the shape Of reso-
5,.,aring it to be the sense OF the
IVY .,,+ fine United States should net
4 S,snrrv .acauiesce in the single gold
or5 and that the efforts of the gov
81 in all its branches should be d.
~, secure and maintain the use of
we'll as gold as standard money
~ srae coinage of both. The resold-
.nt over with notice from Mr..
un.r t,.f he would address the Sen
augon it, ,,
~ conference report on the immigra-
,a u.,s taken up and was opposed,
rano speeeh. by Mr.. Gibson, dem, of
Gland who raised the parliamentary
~ against il that the conference com
.oo had exceeded its powers, and had
.tod new matter into the bill.
eouauv long speech was made in
-ss If The conference committee and
nm nv Mr.. Lodge. Much indignation
EXPRESSED by Mr.. Lodge at interfer-.
with LEGISLATION on the part of the
Al German Loyds and its agent in
ago. 10 prevent the passage of the
III the bill were defeated, he said, it
II he taken as a victory of corpora
ION d great question of public policy.
.e report went over without action,
H1l. dem, Of New York, giving no
fbat he would speak against it to-
row on the parliamentary point raised
Mr.. Gibson.
1e remainder of the days session was
On IN by the Nicaraguan canal bill.
Ir Villas. dem, of Wisconsin, who had
floor to continue his speech against it,
clined to state whether ne thought the
! could be disposed of in such time as
give any opportunity for other impor-
nj legislation. He gave notice for a
bstiute for the bill which would pro-
le for the appointment of an inter-
.anic canal commission to have surveys
d investiga tons made for the deterni-
ton of the most feasible route for the
nal
Jotico of another amendment was given
Mr.. Teller of Colorado. also providing
a survey before any canal bonds are
aranteed by the government of the Uni
States. and that if the cost should be
ported as exceeding $500000O no bonds
all be guaranteed and no responsibility
3umed
Ir. Villas had not finished his speech
en-, at sos O'clock, the Senate adjourned
til tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03

His Crimes Supposed to BE on a Par
With Those of Holmes.

San Francisco, Feb. 2.-When the steam
err Swanhilda, from Newcastle, Australia,
arrived this morning Frank Butler, an
Australian murderer was arrested and
brought ashore. Butler who is also known
in various sections of Australia as Har-
wood, Ashe, Burgess, Glare, Simpson and
Weller, is a criminal of the most atrocious
order. He possessed the cunning of
scheming and the facility of execution Of
II. ii. Holmes. As is usual in such cases
Butler is accused of a number of crimes.
which cannot at present be proved against
him, although evidences of his guilt are
being unearthed every hour. 1t is known
beyond doubt, however, that at least two
men, Arthur Thomas Preston and Capt.
Leo Weller met death at his hands within
the past four months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
Two school buildings burned.

Monominee Mich, Feb 2.-The high
school and the Stout manual training
school were burned last night. The loss
Will reacn $4,000 on the high school. The
loss on the Stout manual training school
is 100000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03

New Orleans. La. Feb. 2-George r..
Finlay. head OF the large drug nrm Of
Finlay, Dicks & Co. died this morning.
T.. Conrey, ST.. the steamboat king of
the south, and one OF New Orleans
wealthiost citlzons. died this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
TYPHOID FEVER AT CANTON,
over 100 Cases and Several Deaths
Reported.

Canton. o., Feb. 2.-There are over 100
cases of typhoid fever in the city. The
cause is attributed to the water supply
There have been several deaths. Mrs
Emma Troll, formerly amenuensis for
Mai. Mckinley, being among those who
have succumbed 10 the disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03

Rome, Feb. 2.-The university here
was closed this evening owing 10 the riot
Gus conduct Of the students. Severa. OF
the ringieaders were arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
Rarard snuch Better.

London, Feb. 2.-United States Ambas-
sador Bayard, whose illness was report-
ed yesterday, was so much better to-1ay
that he was able to visit the embassy ana
transact business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
A Boiler Kills Three Persons and
Seriously wounds Four.

Brook Haven. Miss, Feb. IA. terrific
boiler explosion occurred at Brister &
Co.'S saw mill at Bogue Chitto, ten miles
south of here, this morning. Simpson
Scott. John Branning and a negro boy
named Nelson Buchanan were killed OUT
right.
Tom McGhee, Mac McCaffery. young
man named Sith and negro girl, sister
of Buchanan, were seriously wounded.
McCaffery will probably die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
Died AGED 1Oa years.

.59airleston. S. c., Feb. BILL DodgIns
Y Az ID Plckens county. South Carolina.
Y S'erday, aged 1O3 years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03

The Last Stagc.-"Is Miss Oddly out
Of the matrimonial market YETI" mo
but she's on the remnant counter. De
troit Free Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
FLORIDA's HARBORs.

EnR inecr NUFUs NNUVTt H"ENN Ut
Them Unworthy Of improvements.
Washington. Feb. 2.-Reports OF the en-
gineers' corps, received at the House to-
day. designate as unworthy of improve
ment the harbor at Cedar Keys, Fla. /;
Jupiter Inlet, Fla. and Clearwater, Fla
Orange river, Florida II considered
worthy Of improvement to the extent Of
81, 200 and the inside passage from Punta
Rassa 70 Charlotte Harbor, Fla, TO the
extent OF S, 800.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
FIrzsINMONs TO TRAIN HARD.
pe Expects TO Put In Four Weeks OF
PrcnnrntcrN, Work.

I'VE" York Feb. 2-Bob Fitzslmmons ex-
I'9ls 10 start for Nevada on Feb. u. as
q wishes to have four weeks hard train
wy Tor the big tight. II is likely that a
EE'leIlhs place. about three miles from
V''soH city. will be selected as the site
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-03
DuLUTH's NEW BISHOP.

I DOW WOrrfsOn COnse-
Grated Mt Albany.
Albany ~ Y, Feb. 2.-At All Saints
'sthedral at Il o'clock to-day DIR. James
n" Morrison, rector of St. Johns
dnurch' ogdensburg, was consecrated
Nsnop OF the Episcopal missionary do
~ - Oh Duluth This diocese has an area
Z 10000 persons. '''''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
Johnson Greek.

Hugo Walters, of Casselton, S. D.,
visited at the home of his father in
law, William Mansfield, last week.
G. D. Mansfield and wife, of Edger-
ton. visited relatives in town oyer
Sunday.
Bert Meyers, of Sullivan, spent Sun
day with his brother, II. 0. Meyers
Shep Griffey and wife. of Fort Atkin
SOD. spent Sunday in town with friends.
Miss Title Koenig, of Jefferson
Junction, visited friends in town last
Wednesday.
Fred Greenwood and family were
callers in town Sunday.
Miss Dora Geschke, of WATERFOWL,
is visiting Mrs. A. Beischel.
Mrs. Alfred Griffey, after a two
weeks visit in this vicinity, returned
to GAINESVILLE Tuesday.
Mrs. G. c. Mansfield spent last We'd
nesday in Milwaukee.
Bert Griffey. of Lake Mills, was a
caller In town Monday.
Born, to Henry Paschke and wife, a
daughter, February g.
Mrs. Ed. Moe, of Lankland, S. D.,
who has been visiting here, left Mon
day for two weeks visit in Indiana.
J.B.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
AN ARIZONA MUMMY.
Once Very Rich Person of the Ancient
Aztec Nation.

Once Very Rich Person of the Ancient
Aztec Nation.
AID Indian mummy has been found in
Arizona, near Prescott. that is believed
to have once been one of the great men
of the Aztecs, says the New York Jour
nal. 1t was found by John F. Blundy,
who comm unicated the facts to George
F. Kunz, the New York diamond expert
says the Chicago News.
Beside the mummy was basket
filled with a half peck of torquoises.
With the Aztecs green was a sacred
stone and wealth was gagged gener-
ally by the number Of green stones the
person owned. Every mans treasure
in those days was buried with his bones,
and neglect to do this was regarded as
highly sacrilegious. For the nourish-
ment of the departed soul a few ears
of corn were added.
The torquoises Mr.. Bundy found were
in the form of beads. These the Aztecs
firmly believed saved the wearer from
fevers, serpents' bites and diseases.
The mummy is singular specimen,
altogether unlike the Egyptian variety.
The skin is dried firmly over the bones,
giving it a withered appearance. This
is due TO the rare air in Arizona, which
dries but seldom has the decomposing
effect of our atmosphere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
Avoid An Early Grave.

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nue. to an early grave was opened by
neglecting a slight cough and cold.
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getting consumption, when a relative
recommended DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
[ got bottle and it helped me, and
after taking two bottles I was cured,
to the surprise of everybody. I shall
always recommend it to my friends,
as know it to be sure cure" DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is sold everywhere
for Is cents. Don't accept substitute.