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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
WITNESS WENT TO JAIL.
Locked Up For Half "a Day For Com
tempt of Court.

Locked Up For Half a Day For Con-
tempt of Court.
Recorder Hartrb1ge gave a young attor-
ney a private hearing in police court yes
terday, the charge being disorderly con-
duct pointing pistol at another and car
rying pistol. The gun had been leve,ed
on Wash Mcbride, colored, ataBuH and
Eleventh streets. After hearing the evil
dence the young man was turned over
to the city court and gave bond for his
appearance.
There was an event al the hearing
however. which caused the recorder 10
fine w r. Nichols, a store keeper at West
Broad and Congress streets, S. or five
hours in the lookup, for contempt. Mich
OILS was witness in the case, and when
asked questions not only answered in an
unsatisfactory manner, but made himself
offensive to the court. Recorder Hart
ridge is generously disposed toward those
arraigned before him, and rarely ever re-
fuses 10 grant a private hearing when
asked by the accused or their friends. The
conduct of the witness was more than he
seemed able to endure, however. and the
dignity of the court was forcibly assert
Oh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
FIRE COMMISSIONS FIGURES.
COUNCIL. CLAIMS THE DEPARTMENT
HAS EXCEEDED ITS BUDGET.

The Commissioners Say They VIII
Finish the Year $4,000 Inside of
Their ApprOpriatiOn-The Differ
ence Due to the Charging of Ex-
penditures For Engine House No.
20 the Fire Department ApprO-
priatiOn Instead of the Public
Building Account.
The city council and the fire commission
are determined to differ on the question
Of the commissions expenditures for the
year. According to the commission it will
complete the year nearly $500 within its
budget, and according to council the COM
mission is already considerably in excess
of its budget.
This is due to the charging of the ex
penditures for the new fire department
building known as No 2 engine house, to
the fire department appropriation by or
der Of council. The commission declines
to acknowledge the authority of council
to do this, holding that the accounts in
dispute had already been charged to the
public property appropriation, and that
they were properly SO charged.
III lllG ACCOUNTS IGdu before COCHCll ldSL
night under the head of bills passed for
payment were items amounting to about
$1,000 for the account of the fire depart
ment.
Alderman Guckenheimer called attention
to the fact that the charging of these bills
to the fire department overran the appro-
priation TO that department.
A1darroa, Will +Lo+ A. b;U-
had already been paid, having been made
passed bills before this feature of the
matter had been brought to his attention
as chairman of the committee on ac-
counts and that it is now too late to take
any action in the matter.
Alderman Guckenheimer said that In
this case he would move that no more bills
be paid for the fire department, as it had
already overran it's budget. This brought
out the information that no bills had been
received for the fire department for the
last two weeks and that in all probability
there would be none before the end of the
year.
A special appropriation of $145 was made
to pay a bill due O'Mara & Co. for build
engine house, the chairman of the fire
commission having refused to sign the bill
on the ground that the amount was prop
erly chargeable to the public property ac-
count and not to the fire department..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
COMPLIMENT TO THE LADIES.
Irish Jasper Greens Remember Their
Friends of the Bazaar.

The Irish Jasper Greens gave a delight
full military hop a the Guards hall last
night complimentary to the ladies who as
sisted them in the late regimentaI bazaar
last April. Music was furnished by Ro-
senfield's orchestra and the dancing was
kept up until a late hour by the large num-
Der of guests who attended.
The hall presented a gay picture about
1890 o'clock, the floor filled with couples
keeping measured tread to the tuneful
waltz. An elegant supper was given dur
ing the evening, which was a most enjoy
able one to all who attended.
The committee. composed of Lieut.. p. F.
Gleason, chairman; Sergt w. j. Flood.
Prvates j. j. McDonough, Jr., James s.
Luddy and James Sullivan, spared no pains
to add to the pleasure of their guests, and
the evening was made one long to be re-
membered.
Each of the companies composing the
regiment have in some way shown their
lady friends their appreciation of the work
done in connection with the bazaar, and of
all the entertainments none has surpassed
that of the Irish Jasper Greens.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
CHRISTMAS TREES IN PLENTY.
More VIII Be Sold in Savannah This
Year Than Usual.


Some of the merchants of the city, par
ticularly the grocers, are displaying
strange wares for sale. These are Christ
mas trees, and there will be many of them
in Savannah this season, if one may judge
from the number in market. The mer-
chants say they have ordered an unus-
ually large number of trees, and they ex-
pect to get rid of them all. Orders for the
trees are already beginning to come in
fast, and delivery wagons may often be
seen with the foliage of the trees sticking
out from the rear.
The trees are not native to this region
They are spruce pine brought down from
Maine. Most of the shipments are made
from Cumberland in that state. The trees
are first sent to New York and from
there brought to Savannah by the vessels
of the Ocean Steamship Company. Spruce
pine make ideal Christmas trees. They
are invariably of perfect shape and the
foliage is attractive. The life of the trees
after they have been cut is
vigorous for some time. They
stand shipment and are then in perfect
condition to be used for Christmas after
having been cut for two or three weeks.
Holly has long been regarded as the
best tree that can be obtained in the
south, but there are reasons that make
the spruce pine preferable. The trees are
not prickly, as are those cut from holly
The sharp points of the leaves of the lat
ter tree make it's handling a delicate mat
ter. The spruce pines grow in a form
that adapts them perfectly for use as
Christmas trees. They have the ideal
shape, tapering gradually towards the top
The price of the trees varies between
90 cents and 81, according to size. Many
families IN the city have Christmas trees
to delight the young people. Dealers in
the trees do not have to rely solely upon
the Sunday schools and charitable organ
izations that are accustomed to treat the
children to the delights of Christmas
festivals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
KINGS DAUGHTERS XMAS TREE.
Many Poor Children VIII BE Given
Presents From It,

The ladies of Froebel Circle Of Kings
Daughters. who have the Christmas tree
for the poor children in charge, are meet
ing with great success. They have al
ready received large quantity of contri-
buttons of various kinds, and all without
any solicitation on their part
Twelve of the younger ladies of tho
circle which was organized last summer
and which is the youngest of the circles
in Savannah have the direction or the ar
Engagements for the tree. Some of them
have been going ont among the poorer peo-
pie of The city. asking the parents to al
low the children to attend the festival,
which will be given at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon OF Dec. q at Catholic Library
hall. The ladies of the circle have OBJ
tanned lists OF the poorer people whose chill
dren do not attend Sunday schools. and
II is these that they want TO make happy
with theiI Christmas tree. All children
who attend Sunday schools Will have their
Christmas made pleasant for them by the
teachers of the schools, and It was with
this knowledge that Froebel circle decided
to provide for the others. II is expected
that between $50 and AGO children win be
\ given presents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
NO WORD YET RECEIVED.
Chatham Circuit Bill Has Only One
More Day to Get Through.

More Day to Get Through.
Mr.. H. E. Wilson, a member of the
committee who went to Atlanta to urge
the passage of the bill to make Chatham
county a separate circuit returned to the
city yesterday morning.
The status of the measure when MI
Wilson left Atlanta was the same as it
was the day before. There was stiu the
fear that the measure would strike a snag
in the shape Of amendments from mem
bers who want changes made in their cir
cults. Messrs. Hitch, Morgan and others
We're stll at work on the matter, however,
and there seemed to be favorable
chance.
No word from the measure was received
in the city yesterday. The attorneys who
are interested We're inquiring eagerly
about il, but nothing came. To-day is
the last day of the session. and if the bill
does not go through to-day there viii of
course be no separate circuit until another
legislature meets and acts on the matter
The progress of the bill before the House
to-day Will be eagerly watched.
A dispatch 10 the Morning News from
Atlanta says the bill did not come up in
the House yesterday as was expected
To-day is the last for the session, and
this handicaps the measure, although its
supporters sun nope TO pass II. Inc at
tendance was SO irregular that the friends
Of the bill We're not willing to risk forcing
ii to its passage. There IS some oppose
ton to It, and small House might mean
its defeat. Although to-day is the last
day of the session and things viii be in
a rush from start to finish, the chances
are that the attendance will be full and if
the bill can be gotten up it may pass.
Mr.. r. NJ. Hitch of the Savannah bar
was admitted to practice in the supreme
court Of Georgia yesterday. Mr.. Hitch IS
one of the most progressive of Savannah's
young lawyers, and is rapidly pushing
his way to the front ranks. He has been
in Atlanta several days aiding in the WORK
of pushing the Chatham separate circuit
bill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
SEALED VERDICT RETURNED.
Criminal Business to Be Disposed of
in the City Court Tomorrow.


in the City Court Tomorrow.
The jury in the case of the Hardeeville
Brick Company against J. f. Guilmartin
T. B. Floyd, j. B. Floyd and J. w. Conner,
suit for property sold to J. F. Guilmartin
and transferred by him to the other de-
PENDANTS, returned a sealed verdict last
night, which will be opened to-day. The
general opinion is that the defendants are
favored in the verdict.
Judge I. NJ. Norwood found before the
conclusion of this trial that he was suf-
fering more than he at first thought on
account of his recent accident, and he an
nounced on that account that he would not
hold court to-day. He will be present Fri
day morning, however, to dispose of the
criminal business. There was no Grim
inal court last Friday, and quite a num-
Der of cases will, on that account, be dis
posed of. No further civil business will
be transacted until next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
SECURITY MARKET STRONG.
Advance i'm the Price of Central In
comes the Feature.

Advance i'm the Price of Central In
comes the Feature.
The feature of the local stock market
this week has been the rapid advance in
the price of Central Of Georgia Railway
first preferred income bonds. On Monday
$4,000 of these bonds were sold in this
market at Al. Last night the market
closed at 1872 bid for round amounts and
a few offered at Az. The bidding came
from local and northern buyers.
Second incomes closed at 10 bid and 16
asked. The third incomes are nominally
s bid and 8 asked.
The security market is very strong, both
here and all over the country, the plethora
of unemployed money and the phenomenal
gains shown in railroad earnings in every
section being the foundation for the ad-
vancing prices. State and city bonds are
in good demand with very light offerings
Southwestern railroad stock is i'm good de-
r1and and scarce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
FREEDOM FOR FIREWORKS.
THE BOYS GIVEN LICENSE DURING
CHRISTMAS WEEK.

BOnhres to he Permitted in the Park
Extension and Fireworks Allowed
south of and Including Liberty
street, With the Exception of Bull
street and Forsyth Park-The Per-
mission to Extend From Dec. II "a
Jan. 1 Inclusive.
The boys can build bonfires in the parH
extension and set off their fireworks from
Liberty street south during Christmas
week, except that they must not set them
off anywhere on Bull street north of the
park, and no fireworks are to be allowed
within Forsyth park. North of Liberty
street fireworks and bonfres are prohib-
tied altogether.
The council showed a very liberal spirit
in dealing with the fireworks question.
Every member seemed to remember that
Nhe was once boy himself and what is
more, some of the members said they were
boys enough still to get Oft a few fire
works themselves Christmas.
The ordinance adopted last night IS a
concession on the part of council The eX-
listing ordinance. which has already been
published several times in the Morning
News. prohibited bonfres altogether in the
city limits and allowed fireworks only from
Jones street south. The action of codn-
ell moves the line within which fireworks
are permissible north to and including
Liberty streets. The inclusion of the lat
ter street was a concession to Alderman
owens, who lives on that street and who
announced his intention of having a cele-
bration of his own. The time within which
this liberty is permitted is from Dec. "A
to Jan. inclusive.
Alderman Hull brought the matter up
by introducing an ordinance
to permit the building of bonfires in the
park extension during the holidays from
Dec. "A to Jan. /, Inclusive. There was no
objection and the ordinance was put on
its second reading and passed unanimous
ly.
Alderman Guckenheimer suggested an
amendment to permit fireworks south of
Liberty street instead of south of Jones
street
This proposition also met with favor
and Alderman Guckenheimer was request
ed to introduce an ordinance to that eff
feet, which he did AT Alderman owens
request the limit within which fireworks
are TO be permitted was extended to in
clude Liberty street Forsyth park was
mentioned and a section was included in
the ordinance prohibiting fireworks with
in or from or into Forsyth park. The or
dinance was then unanimously adopted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
ROYAL ARCH OFFICERS.
Georgia Chapters Annual Election
Last Night.

Georgia Chapters Annual Election
Last Night.
Georgia Chapter No. 8, Royal Arch Ma
sons, reelected all its old officers, with
one exception, last night. The officers for
the coming Masonic year are as follows:
High Priest-Robert L. Coldng.
Eek King-H. e. Wilson.
Ex. Scrbe-H. S. Colding
Treasurer William Lattimore.
Recorder-John Riley.
c. HI. A. Tyson.
P. S.-B. Brady.
r. A. CIV. c. Offut.
c. NJ. Sd VI. N. Cell.
G. NJ. % VT B. Irving
G. NJ. LIST N.-Charles f. Fulton.
Sentinel-Thomas Robins.
Organist-Julian Walker.
Cholr-E. X. Demmond, Albert Meyer,
W. A. Rcaves.
At the convocation there was on exhibit
ton the jewels of the past high priest and
the past master which were worn by
Richard r. Turner when he was high
priest Of the Georgia chapter and worship
ful master of SolomOns Lodge.
The meeting of Haupt Lodge No. IS to-
night will, no doubt, be largely attended.
The second degree will be conferred on sew
eral candidates AT the request Of a large
number of members, Noble Grand j. L.
b. Beckwith Will recite "Gray's Elegy in
a Country Church Yard" This poem was
recited very effectively before a large
audience at the theater on the occasion
of the memorial exercises of the EllIs.a A
treat is in store for those who are privi-
legged to attend the meeting of the lodge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
COLLECTION OF TAXES.
Payment az Good as Last Year in
Spite of Increased Rate.

Spite of Increased Rate.
Next Monday will be the last day for the
collection of state and county taxes by
Capt. J. J. MCGOWAN, tax collector This
was decided yesterday. On that date
after o'clock, all unpaid taxes on prop
erty, professions, polls, money brokers'
presidents of corporations, and all other
taxes will be collected by execution with
costs and interest at per cent.
In spite of the fact that the tax rate this
year has been higher than last the col
lectiOns up to date have been most salts
factory and, if anything,are ahead of what
they were last year at the same time. Last
year the tax rate was $l1.G0 on 81, 900 while
this year it is $12.20. Altogether the tax
collector has to take in something more
than 100000 for the year. So far only
about 1902 900 have been collected, leaving
more than 100000 yet to be taken in.
The poll taxes, however, have not by any
means been so well paid this year as last.
This is to be regretted particularly in view
OF the fact that almost everybody receives
benefit from this tax because it goes into
the educational fund The trouble, how
ever seems to be that this IS not politi-
cal year and there is no voting to be done.
Next year, no doubt, poll taxes will be
paid in great abundance, but many who
have failed to pay them this year will find
a double tax entered against their names
and it will cost them 81 instead Of 81 as at
present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
SAME OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Annual Meeting of the Savannah
Clearing Association.

Annual Meeting of the Savannah
Clearing Association.
At the annual meeting of the Savannah
Clearing Association the same officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing year
as follows:
Presidents. p. Hamilton. president Of
the Merchants National Bank.
Vice Presidential. B. Lane, vice presi-
dent OF the Citizens Bank of Savannah
Secretary and Treasurer-John NJ Ho-
gan, cashier of the Germania Bank.
Committee of Management-F. D. Blood
worth, cashier of the National Bank of
Savannah. and w. G.. Cam. cashier Of
the Savannah Bank ana Trust Company.
The Germana Bank was chosen to serve
for another year as clearing agent The
work of the clearing association for the
year shows up well for the business of the
city indicating a considerable increase
over the year previous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
RETAIdATED WITH A ROCK.
Henry POland'S Attack on II. r. AL
exnnder Landed Him in Jail.

Henry POland'S Attack on II. r.. Al
exander Landed Him in Jail.
Henry Poland, a one-armed man. who
has been around the city some time, be-
came oficious at the wholesale grocery
store of NJ. Fersts Sons & Co., yesterday
afternoon and had to be thrown from the
store by Mr.. H. r. Alexander, the ship
ping clerk. When in the street, Poland
threw a rock at Mr.. Alexander, striking
him on the head, inflict.ng a large cash,
which bled freely until bandaged by a
physician.
The man creating the disturbance is
a conspicuous character, always found
with q small wagon, which he takes to
collect things found on the streets He
bess from house to house, and is impor-
tunate in his demands. It was for this
reason, probably, that Mr.. Alexander
imade the effort 10 get him from the store
as an hands were busy and could not be
delayed.
Poland was told to clear out, but refused
point blank to obey, making himself Of
fensve. He was thrown out. and being
angry, hurled a rock at Mr.. Alexander
No attempt was made by Poland to es-
cape after being nabbed by one of the col
ored drivers ana held until Policeman Lang
arrived and placed him under arrest. He
was docketed for disorderly conduct and
held 10 await a hearing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
An Important NTntier-

IT is an important matter just now for
housekeepers to begin to think about their
Christmas dinners. They should nl,ca
their orders ahead in order not 10 be d.
appointed l have made arrangements to
serve everybody who comes this season
ana VIII have the finest line Of edlbles ever
butcher, in the market.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
For Business Men.

Business men, not able to get regula p
meals at home during the holiday trade
will find Hicks the most convenient as
well as the best place to drop in ar onv
time and get exactly what they want
Hicks is always open and can serve 81
orders without the least delay. Hicks bo..
the banner establishment for PROMPT ana
excellent service. Don't forget Hicks is
the place for any business man during this
and next week-ad. '-''9
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
FOR CONVICT COMMISSIONER.
Mr.. Paul II. Hasl<eII's Friends Urging
His Appointments

The friends of Mr. Paul T. Haskell of
Bryan county are urging his appointment
by the governor as one of the commission
ers provided for in the recent law enacted
for the management of the convicts. Mr..
Haskelrs long practical experience in man
aging labor, and his high character, is
an assurance TO the people of the state of
a wise and humane administration of his
office should he be appointed. No man
better suited to the place can be found
anywhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
For Stealing Cloth.

Y. Fernandez was bound over 10 the
city court by the recorder yesterday,
charged with the larceny of cloth from
the Southern Pants Company The cloth
was missed some Gays ago and the matter
placed in the hands of Detective Shea
who arrested Fernandez after finding sew
eTal bolts of the cloth in a pawn shop
There was reasonable presumption from
the evidence that Fernandez was connect
ed with the affair
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
Fine German sausages.

Hummer is the man who makes German
Metwurst, Frankfurter, Weinerwurst and
Kosher sausage; also the finest kind of
liver pudding blood pudding, and Bologna
He makes these excellent sausages for II.
Logan. who furnishes them to his custom
ers.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
Dove Brnnd Hams

The Dove brand of hams and boneless
breakfast bacon is recognized to be su-
perior to many brands and as fine as the
very finest on the market. Give them a
trial. They are sold by Logan, the
kutcher.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
Rchnncd Rntes for the uoIihnr.

The Central of Georgia Railway Com
pany will sell excursion tickets at reduced
rates, based on one ana one-third fares
for the round trip, Dec. p 10 %. inclusive
and on Dec 80 and 81, 1897 also on Jan.
1898; final limit Of all tickets, Jan 4, 1885,
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16

Now is the time to order your Christ
mas dinner. Do it in time and save the
trouble at the last minute. You'u fnd
wild and domestic turkeys. grouse na1
pons, pheasants and wild and domesti,
ducks. at Fl. Logan's, the butcber.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
Georgia and Alabama Holiday Rotc

Are effective on main line and branches
to all points east of the Mississippi and
south Of the Ohio. Sale Dec p to %. incrl-
sive, and Dec. 80 to Jan. l, inclusive. limit
ed to Jan T. 1S9S.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16

In name and in art. Mr.. Hummer is tbe
manufacturer of sausages after the Ger
man style. You can't tell them from, tho
imported-in looks and in taste. He makes
all kinds known to the trade and he makes
them only for Logan. the butcher.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-16
TYBEE's TELEPHONE SERVICE.
The New station TO he Finished Inv
Jan. 1.

The Southern Bel Telephone Company
VIII have its new Tybee station completed
by Jan. l. The station is a neat seven
room house. The tower is forty-dve feet
above ground. Besides being a complete
telephone station the building viii be a
comfortable house for the operator. 1t is
the intention of the company to increase
the telephone service on the island next
season by putting in toll stations at sew
eral places along the beach so that there
Whl be communication from any point ON
the island. The stations win probably be
az the north end at the Atlantic CHM
mouse ana at the Hotel Tybee and South
Eho hotel and probably at one or two
other places.