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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
oooPER's THAI POSTPONED.
The Judge Objected TO the sitting
Jury Hearing the Case.

Atlanta, Ca, jan. 27-Judge w. NJ.
Henry Of the Rome circuit, presiding in
Fulton superior court to-day declined to
proceed with the trial Of John Tyler Coop
er. ex-clerk OF the board of county COM
missiouers. under indictment for ems
bezzlement Both sides had announ ed
ready, the court yesterday having over
ruled a motion TO nolle pros, but Judge
Henry said he did not think that Jurors
who heard what was said yesterday
ought TO be allowed 20 set on the case.
They had heard things that jury had
no right TO hear, and in justice TO the
state, he put the trial off till next Tues.
day, when a new panel Of Jurors will he
sworn ana Judge Gambler will be on she
bench.
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EVANS CONVICTED.
Life imprisonment the Punishment
For His Crime.

Rome, Ga, Jan. &.-The jury in the case
of Frank j. Evans brought in a verdict at
1o'clock this afternoon. He shot Win Cole
man in a beer saloon about two months
ago. Coleman died the next day
The Jury had been out since last Friday
The verdict was guilty of murder, with
a recommendation to mercy. He was
sentenced to life Imprisonment
Evans is an old newspaper man, and
came here from Omaha four years ago. He
worked on the Omaha World-Herald, and
had done work on all the Rome papers.
He received his sentence bravely, but
broke down when carried to jail Splendid
legal talent was employed. The attorneys
for Evans will appeal for new trial.
Judge John l.. Gambler of the Stone
Mountain circuit was on the bench.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
Mitchell County Items.

Camilla, Ga, Jan. 27.-Capt. L. q.
Douglas. sr Of Mitchell county, die
last night after an illness of about ten
days. He was afflicted with the grip. He
leaves a wife, two sons and two daugh.
ters He was about 65 years old, and was
a thrifty planter.
Nearly every family in this county have
been victims to the prevailing epidemic
of grip. and quite a number OF deaths
have occurred.
Mr.. ]. p. Heath, general manager Of
the Mitchell County Fertilizer Company,
has resigned. Mr.. +. r. Bennett was elect.
ed his successor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The regular annual meeting of stock
holders of the Southwestern Railroad
Company will be held in Macon, Ga, at
the Office of the company, No 1923 Third
street, at u o'clock noon Thursday, Feb.
II, 1897, for the election of a President
and seven Directors to serve for the en-
suing year. Stockholders will be passed
free over this road coming to this meet
ing on the 10th and 18th, and returning
from the meeting on the 18th and 18th of
February, 1897. on presenting their stock
certificate to the conductors.
JNO. NJ. WALKER,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
FILIBusrER SHIPS SET FREE.
The Three Friends and DauntIess
Eurnfsh ROnda.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 27.-The steamers
been in custody of the United States mar
shall for several weeks, were released on
bond to-day by order of the United States
court. The bond of the Dauntless was
SIS, 900, and that of the Three Friends
5000. The Dauntless was already under
bond for $500 in two cases, and the
Three Friends was under bond of $1,000
in two cases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
A JEWELER ASSIGNS.
Joseph Jerger of ThOmnSviIIe Hard
Pressed FinanciaIIy

Thomasville. Ga. Jan. 27.-Joseph Jer-
ger, jeweler, by many years the oldest
mercantile house in this city, made vol
untary assignment this afternoon. The
assets and liabilities will both be large
but the assets should pay out the debts
Mr.. Jerger came to this city forty years
ago from Germany, and by steady and re.
liable business dealings, had built up the
largest business in this part of Georgia
lie is a man of sterling character. and il
may safely be said that he win do all in
his power to keep his creditors from losing
anything
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28

of washing shirts, collars, cuffs, ia
BILE or bed linen, without the use Of acids,
is our way Of laundrying your work, only
on more improved and enlarged scale
This is the reason why fabrics entrusted
to us wear so well. Try US and be con-
WINGED.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO.,
II Congress street west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Butler Dead.

Macon. Ga, Jan. 27.-Mrs. Rebecca Ann
Butler, widow Of the late Richard But
Ter. died this morning, aged 50, the result
Of inirmities. The deceased was related
TO the family of the late Judge Campbell
Of New orleans. She was related to dis
tinguished families of Georgia. was the
oldest woman in this city. and al one time
a large etockholder in the Southwestern
road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
Returns
Personal PROPERTY
FOR 1897.

Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re-
ceiyers, January LIST, 1897.-Notice is mere
by given that under the tax ordinance S gL
the city of Savannah for the year l@b
turns of Personal PROPERTY oil I'LL
The tax ordinance provides that Il eng
person, required to make any sucn II,
fore the first day of February, It shSl
be the duty of this board to proceed l .orn.
with to make the return, themselo og'
rain and shall assess a DOUBLE TAN
against such defaulter ,,,..s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
meetings..

ZERUBBABEL LODGE NO. Is, F.&A.M.
A regular Communication of a
this lodge will be held This CThurs- Wy
day. EVENING at o'clock. wv
The f. c. Degree will be conferred.
Members of sister lodges and transient
brethren are fraternially invited to meet
with US. By order,
j. w. JACKSON, W. NJ
JOHN RILEY, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

BECKMANN.-Th relatives and friends
family are invited to attend the funera
of the latter, from No. ia Whitaker street
a Il O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
THE TABLES TURNED.
Revenue Officers Get the Best Cf
MOOnshiners.

Butler, Ca, Jan. 27.-Just before Christ
mas. four revenue officers made a raid
near the camp grounds, six miles ncrth
of Butler. and captured eight gallons of
the Christmas rum of the maker. when
the officers put up at a farm house for
the night they found they were surround
ed by a company, said TO be tifty-tWo IN
number. They gave up the liquor and re-
turned to Columbus. Yesterday the reve-
nue. men came back with a force of ten
deputies, and captured five of the men,
who took the liquor and carried them in
irons to Columbus for trial Great cx-
citement prevails in the vicinity Of the
Capture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
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A CLERGYMAN BEREAVED,
Mrs. G. w. Gardner of Fort Valley
Dies From Typhoid Fever.

Fort Valley. Ga. Jan. 27.-Mrs. C. w.
Gardner, wife of the Baptist preacher
here, died at the parsonage this morning
at o'clock with an attack of typhoid fe-
vor, following close on TO a case Of grippe.
Her remains win be carried to Charlotte.
~ c., tomorrow for interment. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gardner came here about a year
ago and the death of the latter has caused
rniIch badness in the town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
GIRLS FIGHT WITH KNIVES.
one of Them Dies From Her Wounds
in a Few Hours Later

Charleston, S. c., Jan. PA special to
the News and Courier from Laurens S..
c., says: "Addie Fletcher and Ada Col-
Inns. colored school girls. fought yes.er-
day 1--WE miles from this city. Addie re-
ceived a knife wound in the neck, from
which she died i'm a few hours"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
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FARMER SLAIN IN FLORIDA.
4 Railroad Agent at Plant City Fires
the Fatal Shot.

Plant City. Fla, Jan. 27.-At Turkey
Greek, station about four miles from
here on the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar railroad, to-day about o'clock, w. +.
Moody, agent OF the Florida Central and
Penlnsular at that place, shot and killed
John Odom, a farmer OF that vicinity. The
men were brothers-in-law and Moody shot
In self-dcfense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28

Jackson, Miss, Jan. H.-John Jones and
Sam stowe have been sentenced for life
for criminal assault They make three
for this term of court while a fourth WAS
declared not guilty. All parties are coli
ored.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
THE CHATHAM BANK
SAVANNAH, GA,

Transacts a general baBL,,-
business.maintalns a liberal sav,nn.
department..
Foreign and Domestic Exchanr.
II speciality.
Having a large number of iDterio,
correspondents we can handle col.
lectiOns at very reasonable rateA
correspondence solicited,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
s6O-RAMBLER-$6O.

A STANDARD WHEEL FOR $780,
For the next 80 days will sell limit
ed number of RAMBLER BICYCLES d.
the greatly reduced rate of $50. This IS
the greatest bargain of the year. Can
and inspect them before purchasing e''''
where
FRED MYERS. JR.'
344 Bull street.
Guards Armory
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
Tn Cnrc o cold In ono Dnr

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL Il fails
70 cure. s5c-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO JURORS.

The thirty-six jurors in the Superior Court
who were summoned to appear this day
thursday need not appear until Friday
morning.
by order Ro ert Falligant Judge.
j. X. p. CARR, Clerk S. G. c. C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
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TRAMP HELD ron TRIAL.
lie Is Accused OF Attacking a wOmnr
at Fort valley.

Fort Valley, Ca. Jan. 27.-George Smith.
The tramp who assaulted Mrs. George
English at her home. one mile from here
Monday evening was to-day carried be-
fore Judge Branham and bound over 70
the spring term Of Houston superior court.
and in default Of bail was carried to the
county fail at Perry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
NOTICE.
CITY noNps AND RANK STOCKS.

Savannah Construction Company Stock
and other securities bought and sold.
Real estate loans negotiated.
AUSTIN r.. MYRES. Broker,
- Bryan street east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
COCOA BUTTER COLD CREAM

If you have chapped hands and lips
COCOA BUTTER COLD CREAM
will render the skin soft, white and
smooth. 1t is a charming adjunct
to lady's boudoir-of delicate odor
and rare service to those of rough
complexion. The disagreeable infiu-
ences of the sudden changes of wealth
er are completely counteracted by
the use of this elegant preparation.
Price 25c and SOC box.
JONES PHARMACY,
Bull street and Perry lane.
DESIRABLE RESIDENCES FOR SALE
Those modern dwellings, 2O7 and I'll
Gwinnett street west, between Barnard
and jefferson.
Hope. complete with all improvements
and nice garden. etc.
Either or all of the above will be sold
on easy terms or on the popular INSTALL
ment plan. Apply to
CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND I'M.
PROVEMENT COMPANY.
Or to C. H. DORSETT
PREPARED ALMOND MEAL
For cleansing and Identifying the
skin.
This powder is used as a soap, zen
ering the skin
SOFT AND WHITE.
Removes tan and prevents cbapping.
Large size boxes Zoe.
SOLOMONS q CO.,
Congress street and Bull st. Branch.
CITY OF SAVANNAH POCKET MAPS,
so CENTS EACH.
PRINTED IN TWO coLORs.
NICELY BOUND IN CLOTH AND
STAMPED IN GOLD ON SIDE.
For sale by
MORNING NEWS.
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If you have chapped hands and lips
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28

II Congress street west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-28
PROFEss0RsHIP OF PEDAGOGY.

E races were run to-day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY
Was the Trial of No. 6 Torpedo Boat and.
She Was Promptly Accepted.

Was the Trial of No. Torpedo Boat and
She Was Promptly Accepted.
Washington, Feb. 12.--Secretary Her.
bert this afternoon waived the usual for
malities which have hitherto invariably
made the acceptance of naval vessels a
tedious procedure and accepted torpedo
boat No. 6, which is now enrolled on the
naval lists. though tried only two days
ago. This procedure, which usually con-
sumed months, was expedited in this in
stance by the almost marvellous perform
ance of the little vessel as described by
the members of the trial board who have
. returned to Washington and who have
made preliminary reports on the test
which is complimentary in the highest
terms. From this, 1t appears that the
course over which the runs were made
was intended to be twelve nautical miles,
but in the opinion of the board 1t was
slightly longer, measuring in excess on
the chart. The best run was the first,
which consumed "a minutes, 52.5 seconds,
the successive runs increasing in dura-
ton. The total knots were covered in
125 minutes and Is seconds, or at the rate
of 2S73 knots per hour, while the re-
Quirements were 27.5 knots. At the COM
mencement of the fifth run one of the
blowers broke down, yet the run was
made at the rate of 2SA knots. The
board, in its preliminary report says.
The boat is a remarkable product of
the highest skill in hull and engine de-
sign and workmanship. At her great
speed the vibration was very slight, even
over the screws, and there was no evil
dence of that effort and strain ordinarily
noticeable on full power trials Only
very light wave was produced and the
boat ran as well and with as little dis
turbance of the water in Is feet as in 10
fathoms--a phenomenon which the board
believes is contradictory to previous ex-
perience and theory.
The vessel is believed to be strong
enough for all her weights and no fear is
expressed that the careful measurement
of the course the tidal computations and
otser complete figures will change the
belief that she can safely exceed the con-
tract requirements. On those assurances
Secretary Herbert ordered her prompt
accenfance
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
MUCH PRICED SOUVENIR.
Terry Robertson Receives Letter Writ
S ten BY His Father Thirty-Six-
Years Ago.

The Decatur News contains the follow
ing account of highly priced souvenir:
Our townsman, Mr.. Terry Robertson,
has just received letter written by his
father nearly thirty-six years ago. 1t is
dated Dogwood Flat, which was the name
of Capt. w. H. Robertsons home, near
McDonald's station. five miles south of
Athens, Sept 1, 1861, and was directed
to Capt. Thomas Hobbs, near Manassas,
Va. Terry Robertson was a private in
Capt. Hobbs company, infantry. A
short while before the letter was written
he had measles, which left him in bad
plight. and the report reached his par
ents that he was in a state of general de-
cline and not likely to recover, hence the
letter was directed to the captain of his
company 1t was transmitted by some
one going out to see the soldier boys and
was delivered to Capt. Hobbs, but for
some unavoidable cause, Terry never saw
it until short time back. e r
Capt. Hobbs was severely wounded in
the seven days battle and died in the
hospital from the effects of the wound
soon afterwards. His papers and other
valuables were sent to Athens and fell
into the hands of his son, T. NJ. Hobbs,
Esq, and the other day he was looking
over them and came across the letter and
at once delivered 1t to Tedy Robertson.
Last night we were privileged to read the
now sacred document. 1t is written on
small sheet of four pages of role paper
and Is enclosed in a buff envelope The
paper has turned yellow from age and
the ink is dim. but quite discernible, and
the handwriting of Capt. Robertson is
easily, recognized by all who ever saw
his writing in ante-bellum days. It's
contents are just such as a fond father
and a loving mother would be expected
to write to their boy exposed to the priva-
tions and. dangers of soldier life.
On the top corner Of the letter is glued
q silver dime. securely fastened. bright
and new as it was that autumnal day
thirty.six years ago. 1t was sent to buy
postage stamps with. LBS
Capt Robertson was "a wealthy farmer
and his son, Terry, never knew what 1t
was to want for clothing, fine clothing,
too and the luxuries of life II was the.
custom then of friends at home to send
clothing and edibles to the soldiers, so
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
NO SUNDAY RACING
To Be Allowed by the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen-St. Louis Next
Meeting Place.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 12.--Today the
League of American Wheelmen defeated
a proposed amendment to its constitu-
ton allowing Sundayp racing by vote
of n to 161.
An amendment was adopted that con-
tests of classical colleges or schools at
intercollegiate or other meets, should
be governed by the rules of the Inter-col-
Iegiate association Qnstead OF by the rules
of the l.. A. W.
This is what the colleges have been
contending for, for the past year. and the
threatened split between the two organ
izations has been averted.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Cooke,
of Rhode Island, that any white wheel
man, 10 years old or over, of good moral
character, be eligible to membership,
was then considered.
A vote was taken on the amendment
and it was lost, the vote being for, 1853;
against, "a; two-thirds vote being neces-
sary. CThe amendment would admit
professionally
Another motion having the same eff
feet of removing restriction of profess
sional riders from membership was de-
feated by vote of 1853 to 100, a two-thirds
vote being necessary.
st. Louis was chosen as the place for
the next years assembly.
Adjourned sire die.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
PERSONAL.

For the kidneys-Tate Water = at
Stones.
Mr.. I. Y. Lipscomb, member of the
legislature from Bessemer came in the
city last night from Montgomery.
Mr.. Joseph Beitman has returned from
a bushes trip through the state of Mis-
sissippi, and reports that everyone who
can spare the amount of the railroad fare
is coming to see Rex II.
1 have had a small fire, great big
smoke and some water, and as the in
surance companies have been very liberal
in paying very large sum for a small
damage, 1 am going TO sell shoes at a
lower price than has ever been heard of in
Birmingham. 1 will soon be open, so
wait and save money. T. C. King.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13

There are thousands Of people in all
walks of life, particularly at this sea-
son, who are "not exactly right F" and
yet are not sick, for whom single
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla would do
a world of good, as it has done for
others. Business and professional men
as well as the busy housewife are es-
pecially susceptible to this debilitated
feeling. 1t is the peculiar combination
of the best tonic, anti-bilious, diuretic
and Alternative agents.of the vegetable
kingdom, carefully and scientifically
combined, which enables Hoods Sar-
saparilla to reach simple as well as
serious ailments when all other medi-
cines fail. Read Mrs. Hunts letter:
&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass: s.s
"Dear Sirs: II trust that the publica-
ton of my testimonial may serve to intro
duce Hoods Sarsaparilla to many who
need physical improvement, and lead
them to give 1t trial. My husband,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN

RaiIwayv-Inauguration President Elect
Mckinley, Washington, D. c., March
4th, 1897.
For the above occasion the Southern
Railway (the only direct line from the
south, entering Washington over its own
tracks, will sell round trip tickets from
all points, at the low. rate. of ONE LIN
TIED FIRST CLASS FARE. FOR THE
ROUND TRIP. 80
For regular military companies in uni
FORM and brass bands accompanying
them, rs or more on one ticket, l cent
per mile, distance Travelled. short line
mileage, with arbitraties added.
Tickets will be sold from all points,
March 1, 2. and Sd, limited to continuous
passage in both directions, with final
limit March 9Th, 1897,
An excellent opportunity to visit the
Nations Capital, beautiful Washington,
and witness the grandest inaugural pa
rade ever presented in America. Double
daily trains, carrying superb Pullman
Drawing Room Sleepers. Reservations
made in advance For further informa-
ton. call on any agent of the SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY, or write
]. p. BILLUPS. T. P. A.
Birmingham. Ala. :
27-till-mr-4
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
"THEREIS SCIENCE IN NEATNESS."
BE WISE AND USE sse-s.e.et.4..
~ at 81
SAPOL- l. 10

this letter informs Capt. Hobbs that the
following articles had been sent to Terry:
One pair jeans pants, one jeans coat one
nuby, half bushel corn meal, one jar
pickle, some sweet cakes, one canvass
ham,, some dried fruit, quire of paper,
and cedar pencil and one pair of boots.
These articles were received, and the re-
cipient felt rich for a time.
1t is hardly necessary to say that Mr.
Robertson prizes the letter very highly,
first because it was written by his pa
rents, who have long since passed to the
other shore, and secondly because it re-
calls many incidents of his camp life.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
Not Exactly Right
mot Sick Enough for the Bed or Well Enough
For the Table"
Minister'S Wife APPLY Describes Well Known Condition and
Tells How It Was Overcome

results. With the approach OF spring he
has had an indescribable feeling of ill
health. Not sick enough for the bed or
well enough for the table, Inafew words,
He Became Run Down
each year from constant mental and ply
steal action. Hoods Sarsaparilla has re-
lieved and invigorated him in every in
stance. Last month we purchased four
bottles of the medicine. took two OF
the bottles, being weak,
Without Appetite and Vlgor.
After I had used half bottle OF
Hoods I realized quite an Improvement
and soon felt quite comfortable. I gained
80 much that recommended Hoods Sar-
saparilla to my nearest neighbor, who has
had malarial symptoms. She has also
taken the medicine and its effect upon her
for good was almost magic. She has now
prevailed upon her husband to take it to
build him up. have also given Hoods
Sarsaparilla to my two little girls, one
nearly years old, who is not strong, con-
sequently languid, and the other, Is years
old, for pimples which indicate bad blood
and disfgure her complexion. Both have
been helped by Hoods Sarsaparilla which
I am glad heartily to recommend" MRS.
G. HUNT, 101 West 31st Street, N. Y. City.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-13
HORSES! HORsEs!!

I have just arrived with
fifty mares and geldings, con-
sisting of fancy drivers and
saddlers, the cream of the
city. Come and see me before
you buy, and save money.
Corner Oath street and Morris
avenue adjoining the stock
yards.
2-I3-2t GEO. q. PHILLIPS.