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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
CHINAMEN'S DAY OFF.
Sayannah's Celestial Colony to CeIe-
brate New Years To-day.

Sayannah's Celestial Colony to CeIe-
brate New Years To-day.
With the passing of yesterday another
year has rolled down the ages of the Con-
fucian calendar, and to-day begins a new
year for the Chinese.
The celestials of Savannah will observe
the day in their usual way. 1t is one
of the most important holidays of the year
with them, audit is universally celebrated.
In the larger cities of this country, where
there are large Chinese colonies, they as
semble at their joss houses and make the
day one of religious worship. as well as
social hobnobbing and exchanges of COM
plimentsA
Here in Savannah the Chinese will en-
gage in sort of jubilee. that is, for sucn
ordinarily methodical and undemonstra>
tive people. They even go to the extreme
length of closing up their wash shops.
Visits, or rather new year calls, will be
made much like the American custom.
Wun Lung will drop into see how his
neighbor. Sing Lo, is getting along, swap
a few compliments with him, ask about
the laundry trade WISH MN many re-
turns and express the hope that his
financial returns viii be greater than ever
before during the new year. Spotlessiy
clean blouses and wide trousers will be
seen more often than usual to-day waving
in the wintry breezes as John Chinaman
gets around on his calls.
Just about every son of the Flowery
Kingdom in Savannah will send a new
year card to his far-away relations. These
relatives in the Antipodes will likewise
remember the wanderers in a strange land
and send testimonials of some kind.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. u. c. Briard of Brunswick is in the
city.
Mr.. James Reid Of Beaufort is in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs j. T. Minis have returned
from a trip to New York,
Mr.. e. d. Graham of McRae Is IN the
city the guest Of the Pulaski.
Mr.. C. T.. Bars Of Jacksonville spent
yesterday in the city with friends
Mr.. John stoughton win tender his
friends and pupils soiree at the Armory
hail tonight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
A STORM MOVING THIS WAY.
Heavy Gales Predicted on the Coast
To-day,

lO-uAEs
A storm of considerable force is rapid
ly moving in this direction. 1t was CEN
trail last night in the lower Mississippi
valley, and was headed northeast
The following telegram was received at
the weather bureau at 1O:SO o'clock:
Washington, Jan. 31,-Observer, Savan-
nah, Ga.,--Northeast storm signals are
ordered at 1920 D. m, at Jacksonville,
Jacksonville section, Savannah, Savan-
nah section, Charleston, Wilmington,
Wilmington section, Moorehead, Wash
ington, Norfolk, Newport News and West
Point; storm central in the lower Missis-
sippi valley. moving northeast, will prob
ably cause northeast gales Monday on
the South Atlantic coast.
Jas. r. Cook,
Acting Chief of Bureau.
The weather was threatening here all
day. Towards night light rain fell.
Soon after dark the wind began blowing
brisk and at midnight it was thick and
threatening.
The weather bureau reports at that
hour indicated heavy winds to-day. At
o'clock when the night reports were
received, it was raining at Jacksonville
and Pensacola.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
savnnnah,s Sow Ma,or.
TTrom the Darlen (Ga) Gazette

From the Darlen (Ga.) Gazette.
II Is now Mayor Peter w Meldrlm of
Savannah. The major was elected at the
election In that city on Tuesday last by
majority OF 223 after a warm contest
Maj. Meldrim Is one OF the best men in
the state and he will make the Forest
City" a worthy chief magistrate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
TO BUY NEW FIRE APPARATUS.
Another Truck and Hose Wagon
with Chemical Attachment.

The fire commission will meet tomorrow
afternoon to receive bids for a new truck
and hose wagon with chemical attachment
to be placed at the new quarters of No. 2
engine company. A number Of bids are
expected. Mr.. Ross Holloway, representing
Charles T. Holloway & Co.. of Baltimore
manufacturers of chemical engines and
trucks, and Mr. II. r. Polglase, represent
ing the Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing
Company of Chicago. are already here
and representatives. of other companies are
expected.
The new quarters of No. ?, which will
also be made the headquarters of the de-
partment, the lyman building, are about
ready for occupancy, and will probably be
occupied Feb. Is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
ON sPERO HANGICO's TRACK.
The AssaiInnt of Demetria CoucouIcs
Heard From.

Chief McDermott hopes to have spero
Hangicos in limbo very soon. spero has
shaken the dust Of Savannah from his
feet and Is now supposed to be some
where along the line OF the Plant sys-
tenn. He left the city Friday night, Il Is
said. and took the train at Burrougs, If
teen miles south the next morning.
Chief McDermott did not learn OF this
until too late to have him arrested on tine
train but the authorities in all the prn-
tenn have been notified to look out for
Spero.
Coucoules who was so badly stabbed
by Hangleos, is said TO be recovering at
the Savannah hospital
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

Johnson's tonic is peerless and incom-
parable remedy. 1t has made a brilliant
record. 1t is infinitely superior of the old
hum-drum, hoary-headed remedies EN-
ployed by doctors. It's cures are made in
hours instead of days. Cures grip in TWEEN
ty-four hours.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

Note-*Central Time.
Eastern Time.
PULLMAN SERVICE.
No. 30, New York and Florida Short
Line Limited, solid vestibule, to New
York, consisting of Pullman d. R. Sleep
ers, Compartment, Observation and Din
ing cars.
Pullman vestibuled sleepers from Sa-
vannah to New York. Savannah to Gin
cinnati via Asheville, Columbia to Rich
mond.
For detailed information, reservations.
ETC., apply to any agent of the Southern
railway or connections.
w. H. GREEN, General Superintendent.
J. NJ. CULP, Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURK. G. P. A., Washington, D. C.
S. II. HARDWICK, A.G. "A, Atlanta, Ga.
r. w. HUNT. T. P. A., Augusta, Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

When a doctor tells you that Johnson's
tonic can harm you in any way, he IS
playing upon your credulity. He is maxi
ing sport OF you. No medicine in materla
medica Is less harmful or more Succession
in treating grip-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

ownedsby the United States government.
Winter Climate mild and sunny. Airing
ton, Avenue, Pullman, Waukesha, and
other hotels always open. Hotel Eastman
opens jan 26. Illustrated pamphlets and
full information furnished by A. A. Gala
CHER, l0S Read House, Chattanooga. Tenn
Call or write.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

Johnson's tonic has cured millions Of
people in the past twelve years Like
everything else good, it has its traducers.
A few men have nbelled it. But no remedy
in materia medica approaches it in point
of excellence. as a fever cure. Not only
will Il cure yol, but under no possible
combinat ton of circumstances can 1t harm
yOu.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
The Hot springs OF Arkansas.

The Official records show that over 900
soldiers and sailors have been treated for
rheumatism at the United States Army and
Navy hospital. Hot Springs, Ark, and
over 80 per cent. permanently cured This
is the best season to visit Hot Sprlngs
Winter climate mild and sunny. Illus
trated pamphlets and full information fur
nished by A. A. Gallagher. 1903 Read
House. Chattanooga, Tenn.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

Johnson's tonic Is a simple remedy. Abb
solutely non poisonous in any quantity.
admissible under all circumstances. ANY
infant can take it. All forms of fever read
lily yield TO il. Cures grip In twenty-four
hours.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

Quinine, arsenic Veratrium, yellow jes-
samlne, aconite. antifebrlne. antipyrlne.
are all poisons. Doctors use these. They
all produce more trouble than they are
designed to remedy. Johnson's tonic con-
tains none OF these. IL Is as simple az pure
water. Any infant can take II. Yet II will
cure Ia grippe every time.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
For nervous Debility
nee Hor.ford,s Acld Phornhn1e.

DR.. ]. NJ. Hanger. stanton. Va, says.
Have used It In nervous debility and
prostration. with the best results ."-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

And its consequent ailments are speedily
cured by taking Anheuser-B usch's Malt
Nutrlne-the food drink. At all druggist.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01

II your friend Il sick, call upon him. II
he has the grip, insist upon his taking
Johncon's tonic and thus be instrumental
in his speedy recovory.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-01
Are You
Shiverer?

You ought not
shake and quake
and knock your
teeth together in
the face of our
absolute CLEARANCE
SALE Of FINE
OVERCoATs,
UNDERWEAR
and SUITS, for
Men. Boys and
Children. Lowest
prices ever heard
of in Savannah.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

Railroad Organizations VIII Oppose
Anti-RmiIrond LcgisIntlon.

DES MONIES, Jan. 19.-(Special Tele-
Gram)-The railroad employees organizations
of the state held large meeting here today
to organize to oppose any anti-railroad leg
lslation this winter. Every one of the twen-
ty-four divisions of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers was represented by a
delegate; likewise each of the twenty-three
divisions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Flremen, the twenty-four divisions of the
brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen and the
twenty-three divisions of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors. They named committees
to cooperate in opposing the 2-cent fare bill
ana the cash value assessment bill. The
committees are as follows:
For the Englneers-J r. Bronfeld. pes
MONIES; g. A. Beebe, Mason City; H. Il.
For the Conductors-W. E. Knight. Clin-
ton; G. c. Phillips Des Moines; A. w. Bell,
For the Firemen-J. r. Kingsburv. Clin-
Ton; Fred l.. Barnett, Des Moines; William
Erdle. Estherville.
Creston.
After the separate meetings of the orders
a joint meeting was held behind closed
doors, and plans were discussed for success
fully opposing the two bills. subcommittee
VIII be selected to come to Des Moiles and
work in the legislature. The employees say
their reasons for activity are that they feel
the railroad business is now being conducted
on so close margin that any measure caus-
ing reduction of revenue would force the
companies to reduce wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
INTENSE SUFFERING
FROM DYSPEPSIA AND STOMACH
TROUBLE.
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
Cured by Stunrfs Dys-
pepsia Tablets.
a New Discovery, hut Not n Patent
Medicine,

New Discovery. but Not Patent
Medicine.
DR.. Redwell relates an interesting accoun
of what he considers a remarkable cure o
acute stomach trouble and chronic dyspepsia
by the use OF the new discovery, Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets.
He says: The patient was a man who had
suffered to my knowledge for years with dys-
pepsia. Everything he ate seemed to souI
and create acid and gases In the stomach; he
had pains like rheumatism in the back
shoulder blades and limbs. fullness and die
tress after eating, poor appetite and loss ol
flesh; the heart became affected, causing pal
pitatlon and sleepessness at night.
| gave him powerful nerve toncs and
blood remedies, but to no purpose. As an
experiment finally bought fifty-cent pack
age of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at drug
store and gave them to him. Almost inn
mediate relief was given and after he had
used four boxes he was to all appearances
fully cured.
There was no more acldlty or sour watery
risngs no bloating after meals the appetite
was vigorous and he has gained between 10
and 10 pounds in weight OF solid, healthy
flesh
Although stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are
advertised and sold in drug stores, yet | con-
slider them a most valuable addition to any
physleian's line OF remedies, as they are per-
fectly harmless and can be given to children
or invallds or in any condition of the stomach h
WIN perfect saTety, being harmless and con-
tanning nothing but vegetable and fruit es-
sences, pure pepsin and Golden Seal.
Without any question they are the safest.
most effective cure for Indigestion bilious
ness, constipation and all arrangements Of
the stomach, however slight or severe.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are made by
ae Stuart Co. of Marshall. Mich, and sold
by druggists everywhere at fifty cents per
package.
Little book on stomach diseases mailed
free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall. Mich.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

Letters received from friends here from
Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Towle announce that they
have arrived at their destination in Mexico.
where they expect to spend the winter, and II
other things are pleasant to remain there for
several years. They are located at Saltllo.
on the Mexican National railway. short die
tance from Monterey. The town is almost
Amelicanized by a large colony of people
from the United States, many of whom
are in business and prosperous There are
two American banks and an American news
paper The climate is delightful at the pres
ent time, and Mr.. and Mrs. Towle are greatly
pleased with their surroundings. Mr.. Towle
contemplates investing capital If the situa-
tion justife9 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
THREE NEGROES TAKEN FROM JAIL
One liz Reported to Have Been Hanged
and Others Arc In Moh,s uuuds

NEW ORLEANS, jan 19.-The Plcayune's S
special from Amite, La, says: John Johnson
and Arch Joiner, who. according to the con-
fession of the former, are guilty of the muir
der OF the five members of the Cotton family
near here some time ago, and Gus Williams,
who is accused of numbering his wife, were
taken from the Jail here tonight by a mob
to be lynched. The men are all colored
report received at 1920 p. m. says Will
liams was hanged to tree in front of Lit
tie Zion church, not far from Amite. and
that the mob Is on the way to Tickfaw with
johnson and Joiner. who will no doubt meet
similar fate. johnson and Joiner were
brought here from New Orleans today to
plead to the indictments against them and
after the hearing were remanded. During
the day party Of citizens called at the iail
and Johnson made his confession
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
District Court Notes,

In the district court yesterday Minnie NJ
Hollenback asked for the foreclosure of a
mortgage on property pledged to secure a
note of $77S
Judge Thurnell granted a decree in favor
OF Charles Spies against Martin and Mary
Hues for the foreclosure of a mortgage COW
ering property given to secure claims aggre-
eating l,565. The property involved is
all located in this city and consists of un-
Improved lots. Attorneys fees are also
sued for
A general demurrer was filed by the de-
PENDANTS In the injunction proceedings of
70. A. Morehouse against Perry Kerney,
chairman OF the Board of County Super
yisors. 1t was argued during the forenoon
and taken under advisement by the court.
George f. Smith and wife, came into court
and asked to have the judgment for So, 200
secured by John Linder against them modl-
ned. The Judgment was sold ON an execution
for $4,000, and was bought up by Linder.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

Correspondent Pays visit to One of
the Stricken Districts.

the Stricken Districts.
BOMBAY, Jan. ia correspondent Of the
Associated press, who has begun tour OF
the famine districts of India, telegraphe
from Saratora, south of Poona, an impor'
tant section of the Deccan, having an area
of $4,000 square miles and inhabited by
l 250, 900 persons, saying that the famine is
less severe there than in other parts of the
Deccan. The first relief camp was estab-
lished at Kansil on the Poona-Banglore road
in the middle of November, and there are
now five camps in that vicinity. The people
are lodging In mat huts containing parents
and children or three single adults. They
work from sunrise until noon and from 2
p m to sunset at stone breaking. The peo-
pie are contented, have sufficient food, and
blankets are supplied 20 the destitute. The
correspondent did not notice any distressing
cases of destitution of the people. No gen
eral emaciation was observed, nor were peo-
pie dying by the roadside. The situation in
that district is taken on the whole to be
satisfactory.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The divorce sui
brought by Violet, Countess Cowley, against
Earl Cowley was opened today in the di,
vorce division of the high court of justice
The correspondent is a Mrs. Charrington
Answers were filed by the earl and Mrs
Charrington denying the allegations The
earl when Viscount Cadagan, was the de-
fendant in breach of promise suit brought
against him by a well known London ac-
tress, Phyllis Broughton. The case was set
tied by the viscount paying 100000. He soon
afterward married Lady Violet Neville
daughter of the marquis of Abergevenay
The earl descended from the first Lord Cow
ley, who was brother of the great duke of
WelliugtOn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
COAL is CHEAP AT DIES MONIES.
Expected to Sell ns Low as a Dollar q
Ton Within n Week.

Ton within Week.
DES MONIES, Jan. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram.) Moines is getting the cheapest
coal in its history at present as a result of
a war between the operators. O,;ing to mild
weather and small demand the large COM
panies that generally confne themselves to
supplying railroads and large institutions
have entered the local market and cut prices.
The season opened with a price of 81 a ton
for screened coal; it has been cut until now
some companies s'e taking large contracts
at SIPS. The result has been the reduction
of miners wages until they have been cut
in some mines 80 per cent. The 400 miners
in the Carbondale mines went out on a strike,
but were induced to go back today, the com
pany compromising with them. The Maple
Grove company's miners went out and are
still out, and other mines are expecting
trouble, as the men are in bad humor. The
coal exchange has held several meetings in
an effort to patch things up, but after every
meeting new cuts have been made. 1t is
predicted coal will he selling at 81 a ton be-
fore another week Is over,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Mr.. NibIo's Financial Agoirs

Mr.. Niblo succeeded yesterday in partially
settling up his financial affairs, so far &c
the attachments placed upon his property and
that of his company at Dohany's theateI
were concerned, and moved the stun across
the river. The three attachment suits were
tho feature of the morning session of JUS
tice Vien's court. The costs amounted tc
$13.70, and the whole bill to $4457. The net
receipts from the sale of tickets at the show
on Monday night were $2915. This was ap-
piled toward liquldatlng the debts and D.
A. Moore, friend in need, came over from
Omaha and put up the required sum.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
STORMY SESSION ron PARLIAMENT.
British Legislature to lie Opened
T0Lny by R0NnI Commissions

Copyright 1897 by the Associated Prea)
LONDON, Jan. 1S.-The third session OF
the Fourteenth Parliament of the Victorian
era opens tomorrow by royal commission
with the usual formality.
A stormy session is expected, in which
the fortunes of the government are in doubt,
in spite of the $50 conservative majority.
upon two questions at any rate viz: Edu-
cation and the recently demonstrated fnan-
cial injustice to Ireland In the votes to be
taken upon these questions the followers of
the government OF the day are split and
divided In every direction, so much so that
the governments whips are anticipating
their hardest session of recent years The
Irish question has not yet been raised In the
commons in the present shape: on the edu-
cation question the government is under
speCi1c nledges.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
TO CONTINUE ALL THIS WEEK.
Boston Store Big January Clearing
Sale.

Every dollars worth of surplus stock and
all winter merchandise have been marked
at n price that will close them out quick.
We must turn the surplus stock into cash
before our annual stocktakng. Tremendous
reductions in winter dress goods. soc and soc
dress goods at 374c. 75c dress goods at SOC.
soc and 95c dress goods at 59c. $lOO dress
goods, S9c. $15O dress goods, 95c, s1.75 to
$2.75 dress goods at CSC
Cloaks in many instances less than half
price. $500 Jackets at $295 each. $3.50
Jackets at S4.69 each, $1,000 jackets at s.. rs.
$500 $1,000 and 5000 jackets to close at
S9.9S each.
DOMESTICS.
Heavy unbleached muslin. 3hc 7c
bleached muslin, sc yard. Shc bleached
muslin 6&c yard. pa yards wide sheet
ing, l21ac a yard. Heavy white shaker fan
mel, 3Ac. 25c white wool flannel, lie yard
Good cotton crash, Sc yard All linen
crash, &c yard. SOC table linen at 37hc
yard. 621Ac white blankets, 45c pair. $1.OO
fancy colored blankets, 69c pair. Underwear
and hosiery on sale at Manufacturers prices
BOSTON STORE,
Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

The total amounts received from donations
at the Christian home for the week ending
yesterday were: Grand total to the man
ayers fund, SIS, being $27 below the needs of
the week. The deficiency in this fund, as
reported last week, is S22S.44, increasing de-
ficiency to date to $255.44. Grand total of re-
ceipts in the general fund amounts to $120 So,
being $79.15 below the estimated needs for
current expenses of the week. Nearly 250
dependents are being cared for at the home.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Humpty Dumpiy, after the rude fall

Humpty Dumpty after the rude fall on
Monday night and the numerous urs and
downs in the past twenty-four hours. Is
ready to go on the wall again in flaming pos
ters, Last evening ID. A. Moore OF the Won
der Workers company. negotiated the pui-
chase OF all OF the property, rights and
paraphernalla belonging to the old company
re-engaged all of the old players and some
new ones and placed the company ON its
feet again. Mr.. Moore wired announcements
last evening TO the various towns where the
old aggregation was booked TO appear that
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Speeal Tele-
gram THE State Board of Agriculture did
not meet officially until 4 p. m, this after
noon. The auditors report was presented
at this meeting. At the evening session at
the chapel OF the State university Chancellor
Maelean delivered an able address and was
warmly applauded The officers OF the so
ciety viii be elected tomorrow.
The question OF a permanent location Of the
state fair viii also be raised at this meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

LONDON, Jan. 19.-Thc trial OF ivory,
alias Bell the alleged dynamitcr. was con-
tinued. The evidence presented dealt with
the movements on the continent OF the al.
legged contederates of the prisoner and de-
tailed his visit to Glasgow until he was ar
rested and brought to this city for examina-
tion and trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

The following real estate transfers were
reported yesterday at the office of j. w.
Squire:
William II. Beck to ] Stewart, ex-
ecutor. lot l, block g. Cochran's.
C S Lefferts and wife to John Clay,
tr,, lots and 2, block II; lots and
4 block 5, and lot I. block s, Pot
ter 4 Cobb's add. q c d....,...,... 9S 06
q W Turner and, wife to " r. Fos-
Ter; Y lot ., block 80. Bayliss &
Palmers add, W d..,................. $50 o.
Dora Hayden to J j Stewart ex-
eGGSdtor. eGd lot l. block 3. cocaran's oo0 ~
duul W u''''''.'.,,............... 800 90
County treasurer to Edward Tietge,
,,it,t lot l. l. block - Burns add, tax d.. l 90
Charity, b. V. NJ. part of block g.
Larmer's subdlv. d,.,,.,,.....,,,..' / 90
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Fusion for Municipal Contest.

CREsTON. Ia, Jan. 19.-(Special.) )-Silver
democrats and populists met few evenings
ago and arranged a plan for fusion. This
deal is expected to drive the gold demo-
Gratis into the republican camp In the munich
pal contest. The silver men are already
talking Of candidate for mayor and the
names most prominently mentioned are ex-
Mayor Ns2meyer and ex-Mayor Taylor. The
party that gets the candidate for mayor
must give up the other city officers. The
republicans have as yet put no candidates