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The herald., 1897-07-20
FUNERAL NOTICE

The members of Enterprise Encamp-
ment, No. SO, l. o. o. F., will meet at I. o
o. F. hall, 2201a South Main street, Tues
day, July 20, 1897, at o'clock p. M, to attend
the funeral of our late brother, G. f. Law.
rance. Per order
J. A. WILCUT. G. P.
A. MCDONALD, Scribe,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
MORE VESSELS AND TONNAGE.
An Increase of Al Vessels and 63.-
600 Tons Here Last Year.

An Increase of Al Vessels and 63.-
900 Tons Here Last Year.
The annual report of Harbor Master
James j. Graham to the mayor shows
that the total number of arrivals of ves-
sells at this port during 1896, was 9Sl, with
a total tonnage of /, 114,O69 tons. This does
not include vessels arriving at Tybee and
quarantine. but only those that arrived
at the wharves in Savannah nor does the
statement include inland coasting vessels
or vessels under 100 tons, except those
trading foreign.
The arrivals included 65S American YES
sells, S66 steamship and 1872 sailing YES
sells, and 1913 foreign vessels-95 steamships
and 228 sailing vessels.
The tonnage was heaviest during the
months of October, November and De-
cember, but averaged well throughout the
whole year.
The tonnage by nationalities was as fol-
lows: American, 774212; British 1879 SIG;
Norwegian, 9i,129; Spanish, 1904; German,
o. APO; Swedish, 49, 931; Russian, 1888; Aus
trian, 7,416; Italian, N,227; Portuguese,
1,157; Danish, 1921; French, 55S; Belgian,
L, S24; total, 1,114,069. The amount of har-
Dor dues collected was S4,S05.74.
There is an increase over last years
tonnage of So, 029 tons, and an increase of
Al vessels. The increase of American ton
mage was II vessels and 24,554 tons, and of
foreign vessels, "a of AIS tonnage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
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WANT RELIEF FROM TAXATION.
Nineteenth Precinct citizens Clubs
Proposition.

A meeting of the voters Of the Nine
teenth precinct was held at the clubs hall,
at Bull and First streets, last night. Pres
ident c. p. Rossignol presided and speech
es were made by several prominent mem
bers of the club. They are much elated
over the results of the present admins
tration, and will vigorously support the
Myers faction. The following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolved That it is not the purpose of
the conservative tax payers and voters
of the Nineteenth precinct to in any
wise embarrass their city in a desire to
enforce the improvement of their sec
tion but it is their purpose to pray coun-
CT. to adopt such measures as will par-
TALLY relieve them of the great burden of
taxation now imposed, and until such time
as the finances of the city will enable them
to place all the necessary improvements
in that section.
About seventy-fve members of the club
were at the meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
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SCHOOL REPORTS READY.
Submitted to the Board of Education
Inst Nfnht.

There was a slim attendance at the Jan
uary meeting of the board of education
last night. The members present were
Col. George A. Mercer. president, and
Commissioners Henry Blum, Herman My
ers, B. A. Denmark and p. A. Stovall.
The superintendent stated in his report
that there are now nearly 500 more white
children in the school than at the same
time last year, there having been a large
number of readmissons. There are now
about sixty children who cannot be ac-
commodated with places in the schools,
chiefly in the lower grades and in the
Chatham Academy district The superin-
tendent reported that there had been con-
siderable sickness among the teachers
there being eight now out of the schools
on account of the grip.
The superintendent presented to the
board copies of the unpublished rules Of
the board, which he was instructed to
have printed in the next annual report
The annual report of the year which
closed July / is now ready for publication
and will be placed in the hands of the
printer al once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
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SOUTH BROAD'S GREEN.
Will BE Made n Lavn-FIOwering
Trees to BE Planted.

VIII BE Made Lawn-FIOwering
Trees to BE Planted.
AS fast as the asphalt company COM
pletes its work on So=sh Broad street the
park and tree commission will take up
each block in succession and begin its
work of improvement on the green and
grass plats.
The green will be properly graded and
sown in lawn grass for the purpose of at
fording a winter verdure. The Bermuda
grass, which has a strong hold upon the
green, will furnish the summer carpet.
The grass plats win be treated in the
same manner. The commissioners have
decided after considerable investigation,
that Bermuda is the only grass which will
stand the climate the year around in Sa-
vannah and furnish a good carpet of grass
during the greater part of the time. The
lawn mixture will be sown in the fall and
winter to supplement the Bermuda. The
experiments made by the commission last
year with finer grasses were not success
full.
While It is the intention of the commits
sion to make a double live oak avenue
along the green on South Broad street it
proposes to plant smaller Towering trees
along the sidewalks for the sake of con-
trast such as the palmetto, dogwood, lag
erstromia, sweet gum, umbrella china, tu-
lip popular and similar trees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
HOUSE NUMBERING FINISHED.
Between 10000 and 10000 Numbers
Have Been Put I'D.

The work of REMEMBERING the city Is
practically completed. there being only
about 300 numbers to be filled in at various
points in the city. These will have to be
ordered
The total amount of numbers put up is
about 11.6OO The filling in Of the shorts"
will not increase this number, as it has
been decided to remove the new numbers
from basement doors, except where the
Easements are used as offices or occupied
by families. The basement numbers have
been found Objectionable where both base
ment and residence are occupied and used
by one family, as tending to cause con-
fusion
The council has not yet decided on the
style of street sign to be used in designat-
ing the streets. A design has been pre-
pared by Mr.. John Rourke to be submit
ted to council and a specimen placed on
exhibition at the corner of Bay and Bull
streets, alongside of the design submitted
by Commissioner Wilink. The two signs
are somewhat similar, as the street names
cross at right angles, but Mr.. Rourke's
sign is of iron, with the letters in a bracket
frame The letters are painted white
which brings them In bold relief The
sign is intended to be mounted upon an
iron pole, to be placed at street intersec-
tons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
SAvANNAH'S SHORT RECEIPTS.
WHY OTHER PORTS HAVE gained
WHAT SAVANNAH HAS LOST.

How the Cut Rates to Norfolk Have
Carried the Cotton There-The
DiferentiaI Not Maintained-The
Cotton Exchange to Become a Par
ty to the Complaints Against the
Albany and Northern, the Georgia,
the southern and seabOard Rail-
roads For the Improper Diversion
of Traffic-Pres. Conner Said He
Would Withdraw From the Assoc
citation IL the Exaggerated Re
ceipts Are Made the Basis For Next
Years AppOrtiOnment.
The Savannah Cotton Exchange held an
important meeting at noon yesterday to
receive the report of the special commit
tee composed of Messrs Henry I. Will
Jams, chairman; w. w. Gordon, J. F. Mi
mis-, John Nisbet and John Flannery. ap-
pointed to inquire into the reasons for the
diversion of cotton from Savannah, and to
suggest remedies for the existing evils.
As a result of the committees efforts,
the cotton exchange is going to be made
party to complaints now pending before
the state railroad commission against sew
erai railroads for improperly dlverting
traffic. The board of directors of the ex-
change has been instructed to take steps
to this effect and join in the movement
in Savannah's behalf with the Savannah
Bureau of Freight and Transportation.
The report of the special committee was
read by Chairman Henry T. Williams as
follows:
Savannah Jan. II. 1S97-To the Presi-
dent and Members of the Cotton tx
change Gentlemen--We beg leave to call
your attention to the following statement
showing the receipts of the South Atlantic
ports for last season and for this season
TO Dee 81:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
carrying cotton to Charleston. Respect
fully submitted.

carrying cotton TO Charleston. Respect
fully submitted.
Henry 7. Williams, Chairman"
In submitting the report Mr.. Williams
said the committee had gone thoroughly
into the questions before it, and had Sc
cured all possible facts and statistics APP
plicable, through personal testimony and
from other sources. The ocean rates out
Of Norfolk, he said, had been frequently
given as the cause of the diversion of cot
ton from Sava1nah's territory While
they may have been in part responsible,
Mr.. Williams said the committee had
found other and more important causes
which were presented in the report. The
railroads he said, have certainly cut the
rates to Norfolk and they could hardly
have done 1t for anything else than to get
the business. The business from Norfolk,
he said had all practically gone to Liver
pool and Bremen.
The report was received as information
and upon motion of Maj. Karow it was
decided TO adopt the recommendations of
the committee, and instruct the president
and board of directors to apply to the
railroad commission and ask that the ex-
change be made party along with the
Savannah bureau OF freight and trans
portation to the complaints now pending
before ii brought by the commissioner of
that body.
The exchange also decided on motion of
Mr.. J. p Williams to continue the special
committee of five and request it to act in
conjunction and cooperate with the presl-
dent and board of directors in carrying out
the recommendations made.
There was a large meeting Of the men,
bers, and all were much interested in the
proceedings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
E. VI. r.. AS ANNUAL MEETING.
Reports Submitted and officers
Elected For 1897.

The Employees Mutual Relief Associa
ton of the Plant system held its annual
meeting last night at Catholic Library
hall The meeting was called to order by
the president. Secretary Fraser read the
minutes of the meetings that have been
held since and including the last annual
meeting, which were confirmed. The cleo
ton of officers for the present year fol-
lowed. AS the name of each man on
the roll was called he deposited his ballot.
The reading of the long list of names con-
sumed a great deal of time, though the
business was conducted with as much ce-
lerity as possible. The relations between
the contesting candidates and their adher.
ents were amicable.
The count of the votes was not com,
pleted until after II o'clock. The old
board was reelected with one exception.
This exception was Mr. e. NJ. Habersham,
a member of the finance committee, who
was defeated by Mr.. r. Readon.
In the contest for secretary and treas
urer, Mr. d. J. FRASER was reelected over
Mr.. A. f. Meyer by vote of 1888 to So.
For chairman of the visiting committee
Mr.. j. r. Miscally received 179 votes and
Mr. II. r. Hunter 81 votes Mr.. Readon
In the contest for a place in the finance
committee, received 146 votes, to Mr. Hab-
ershams "A.
The ticket elected for the current year
is as follows:
President-W. w. Dowell
Vice President-John Mclaughlin, Jr.
Secretary and Treasurer-D. j. Fraser.
Chairman of Visiting Committee. r.
Miscally.
Finance Committee-P. II. Gearon, c. II.
Carroll, r. Readon, +. Z. Nichols and
Robert p. Warner
The reports for last year showed an ex-
penditure of $3.50 by the association on
account of the sick benefit fund. To the
account Of the death benefit fund 1915 was
charged. The association now has a mem
bership Of 543, and is in a very fourishine
condition
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
To stop Littering the streets.

Mayor Myers instructed the chief of DO
lice yesterday to notify the patrolmen that
the ordinances against littering the streets
and squares with paper, ashes and other
litter must be enforced. The chief is in
structed to notify the patrolmen to ar
rest ali persons found violating the ordi-
nances The disregard Of these ordi
nances. Mayor Myers stated to a Morning
News reporter, detracts greatly from the
appearance of the streets and SQUARES.
and causes much trouble and additional
expense 70 the street-cleanLng department
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
HUssARs AT NASHVILLE.
They VIII Probably Attend the Ten
nessee ENposition.


The Georgia Hussars held their quar-
terry meeting last night. A number Of
matters Of Importance to the company
were discussed.
Capt. Gordon read his report for the
year 1886. it was a resume Of all that
had transpired affecting the company dur
ing the last twelve months.
The terms of office of four members of
the executive committee expired, and their
successors were elected They are: Pay
Member G. w. Ttedeman, for term Of
two years. Veteran Members w. w.
owens and f. D. Bloodworth and Honor
airy Member Col. w. w. Gordon for terms
of three years.
In pursuance of a recent decision to
award medals to members who have serv-
ed, either as pay or veteran members, for
ten years cousecuUvely, Lieut.. A. Minis
was declared entitled to two medals,
Messrs. c. A. L. Cunningham and w. II.
Daniel to two, and Messrs George w.
Owens and J. ID. Weed to one each. The
medals will be presented in a short time.
The invitation extended the troop to at
tend the Nashville Exposition May was
laid before the meeting and brought out
a good deal of discussion. The sentiment
was overwhelmingly in favor of it's ac-
ceptance. 1t seemed the consensus OF
opinion that If the Hussars went it should
be at their own expense, not by contrtbu-
ton. 1t was thought that the trip, If
made, should be in proper style, the troop
travelling in company in a private car and
carrying its own horses and equipments.
Forty men will probably go.
A ways aud means committee to con-
slider the advisability and feasibility Of
the trip was appointed. Capt. Gordon,
Leuts Minis and McAlpin and Messrs.
Train, Witcover and Connerat, Jr., COM
prise this committee.
1t was decided that All active, honorary
and enlisted members of other commands
in Savannah are eligible TO pay member
ship in the Hussars by the payment of
annual dues of $40.
Capt. Gordon urged the men to turn out
on the afternoon of Jan. 10 for participa-
ton in the parade in honor of Gen. Lee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
How TO Cure La Grippe.

Take two teaspoonfuls Of Johnsons chill
and fever tonic every two hours. Take It
night and day. Don't miss a dose and in
twenty-four hours you are well.
Grip isn't such a bad disease in itself.
but It let's down the bars and induces 9TH
er troubles. Johnson's tonic Is a success
full treatment for this disease. Why then
experiment with others2-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
READY TO ORGANIZE.
Licut. G. u. BrOughton 10 Commend
the New Company of Naval Re-


the New Company of Naval Re-
serves.
Gov. w. Y. Atkinson has issued an order
for the formation of the second company
OF naval reserve militia at Savannah. as
well as at brunswick. A copy of the order
has been received by Lieutenant Com
manding IL. 5. Colding, and he has notified
the authorities that the new company is
ready to be mustered in.
II is likely that the new company will
be formed and ready for active service
within short time. There are now forty
men ready and waiting to go into It, and
now that its organization is an assured
fact there will undoubtedly be others.
Each company is allowed sixty men, be-
sides officers, so there are still about twen-
~ vacancies for good men. The new
company win be in command OF Lieut.. c.
u. Broughton, who is at present second in
command of the Savannah Naval Reserve.
All Of the men are enthusiastic, and the
friendly competition that will arise be-
tween the two companies will no doubt
tend to develop to a greater extent their
qualities as naval militiamen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
The hot springs OF Arlnnsns.

The Official records show that over 1000
soldiers and sailors have been treated for
Navy hospital Hot Springs. Ark, and
over 30 per cent. permanently cured. This
is the best season to visit Hot Sprinrs
Winter climate mild and sunny Ilius-
trated pamphlets and fun information FUR
nlshed ny A. A. Gallagher, 100 Read
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
LAWYERS AT a COLLATION..
They Dine After The Bar Associa-
TONS Meeting.

The Savannah Bar Association held its
annual meeting last night in the gentle
mems parlors of tbs De Soto. About
twenty members were present. Vice
President William ID. Harden presided.
Certain reVisions and changes in the con-
stitution and bylaws of the associa ton
were made. Among these was the reduc-
ton of the number of curators from twelve
to seven.
Judge Harden was elected president of
the association for the ensuing year, and
Mr.. Livingston Kenan was elected secre-
tary and treasurer, the officers having
been consolidated by a change in the con-
stitution.
The collation. after the business meeting
was greatly enjoyed by the members. No
programme of toasts had been prepared
and there were no speeches. The affair
was thoroughly informal but none the less
enjoyable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
LAYING THE ASPHALT.
The First Block on south Broad
street Finished.

The first block Of the new asphalt pave
ment on South Broad street was COM
pleted yesterday, being the block between
East Broad and Houston streets. The
concrete foundation has been laid as far
as Habersham street.
The asphalt company has suffered con-
siderable delay by reason Of the inability
OF the contractors TO furnish stone for
the concrete as agreed upon. A supply Of
stone has been secured now, however. and
the work will be pushed rapidly. AS fast
as a block is completed all distractions
will be removed and the block opened to
travel with no further delay the COM
pany will be able to lay about one block
of asphalt a day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

Can be prevented as well as cured by john
sons chill and fever tonic Those physi-
clans who prescribe this wonderful medi-
cine in the cases Of grip that come under
their care are always successful in curing
IT, Price 80 cents.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

As simple Yet Effective Remedy for
Throat Affections, Browns Bronchial Tro-
ches stand first in public favor They are abb
solutely unrivaled for the alienation of all
throat irritations caused by cold or use of tho
Volep.-ad '''N
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
Board of Trnde News.

Mr.. e. c. Trenholm, who was recent,
elected superintendent of the board al
trade, took charge OF the office yester
day, having recovered from his recent at.
tack of pneumonia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

There Is but one specific. Johnson's chill
and fever tonic cures the disease in TWEEN
ty-four hours To get the best effect COM
mence the tonic just as soon as you can
get It and take two teasDoonfuis every
two hours night and day.
Grip is of malarial origin and Is induced
by unusual warm winters. II your life is
worth saving, take Johnson's tonic as
soon as you can get 81. Price 50 cents.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
CoLoRED cLUns ORGANIZED.
Several in the Interest of the Liberal
Movement.

Movement.
The Young Mems Campaign Club, col
ored, was organized last night, with the
following officers:
Chairman-W. II. Logan.
Vice Chairman--J. II. Porter.
Secretary-Fred Murray.
Treasurer-Peter Scott.
Sergeant-at-A rms-Thomas Grayson.
Executive Committed. c. Brown, j.
H. Bryan, Henry Murchison, Sipio Sher-
man and Adam johnson.
The club will meet every other night
until the city election. 1t starts with
membership of forty-fve, and is in the in
terest of the Liberal Club.
The Twelfth Precinct Liberal Club, col
ored, was organized last night, with the
following officers:
Chairman-W. r. Fields.
Secretary-W A. Spalding.
Forty-five of the fifty-six colored voters
in the precinct were enrolled as men,
bers.
A meeting of all the colored Liberal
voters of all the precincts east of Bull
street will be held Friday night at the
Harris Street hall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

At a meeting Of the directors of the
board Of trade, held yesterday, Mr.. viii
liam ]. b. Adams was reelected super-
vislng Inspector of naval stores
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
Received Received

1.-THE increase in the receipts of these
ports has been 4172 per cent. over ana
above the receipts of last year and by
adding the ALP per cent. to the receipts
of last year, their receipts for this year
should be as below:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
TO Cure a Cold I'm one INV

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets
TO cure. 25c-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
orders For WOOD Promptly Filled

AtR 3. Cassels, corner Gwinnett street
and s., +. and W. railway. Branch office
corner Liberty and Houston. Telephone.
Tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12

Rheumatism is caused by Tactic fluid in
the blood. Hoods sarsaparilla neutralizes
the acid and cures rheumatism.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-12
ITS sIxTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
German Friendly society REFLECTS
Its Officers

The German Friendly Society held its
sixtieth anniversary meeting last night
at the knights Of Pythias hail.
After the annual reports were received
the election Of officers was held. and re-
suited in the reelection Of the old board:
Presidential. G. Helmken.
Vice Presidential. Kessei.
Secretary-A Heller.
Treasurer-J. II. lmmen.
The finance committee appointed was
Gustave Fox. chairman; r. A. NJ. Schroe-
der and Benjamin Calls. The stewards
are ]. II. Van Newton and Joseph Roos.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-24
PLETHORA OF CASH
In the Pockets OF London Finan
ciers-American Stock Inactive.

IN tAG 1OCAACtS Va AOAOOA 0AnAne
ciers-American Stock Inactive.
LONDON, May 2S.-The most noticeable
feature Of the money market is the plethora
Of ready cash, though this will probably be
less obvious in the near future when the
demands Of the jubilee festivities which will
be heavy, begin to make themselves felt.
Elements will ease the pressure.
Gold continues in demand for Russia and
Austria. and the Issue Of the Japanese loan
next week ought to lead to large withdrawals
for the Orient. Fluctuating rates, therefore.
may be expected up to the close Of the July
dividends.
American shipments of bullion have ceased.
but they may be expected to recommence II
the uncertainty as to the tariff continues. The
rise In silver is due to the Improvement
of Eastern exchanges. The conclusion OF
the armistice between Turkey and Greece
has had helpful influence and the more
promising conditions in the Transvaal have
still further strengthened the tone Of the
market.
On the stock exchange the renewed demand
for investment securities was the chief feat
ure of the closing days of last week, but
there was also some increase in speculation
owing to the revival Of interest on the part
South Africans advanced. Americans, how
ever, continued inactive with only slight
changes. The action of the senate as to
Cuba and the continued wrangling in congress
over the tariff and monetary questions are
very discouraging to London fnanciers.
on news Of the refusal Of a Canadian sub
sidy for the railroad from Rossland, B. c.,
on the Pacific coast.
The mining market Is much more animated
than 1t has been for some weeks past, and
business is expanding surely. though slowly.