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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

There are some people in every
community that have peculiar ideas
as to the manner Of running a news
paper; some think that a peanut
roaster and a newspaper we're con-
structed for the same purpose, and
we cheerfully endorse fhe following
from the Minneapolis Journal.
That's the way with lots OF folks.
They meet the editor when they
are excited about somebody or
something and they say, go for
him, roast the tar out OF him. he
is thief, a swindler and j liar,
and when the editor quietly says,
that's so, I viii just say that you
said so, the indignant citizens
hands 90 into the air in an instant.
Oh no, he could never be quoted,
that would never do. It's all right
for the editor to denounce the
wrong doing in high places and
low, and he is Of no account if he
isn't down on sin and make it hot
FOR the sinner. But Citizen he
must remain ANONYMOUS. He
doesn't want to get mixed in the
affair; so unpleasant you know.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

TO CHICAGO OR ST LOUIS VIE
Omaha or Kansas City. The Union Pa
cidc, via either route IS the very best.
The equipment consists of handsome
day coaches, Chair cars, Pullman buffet
and Drawing room sleepers, Dining cass
and fewer changes than via aay other
line For time tables, rates etc. cal on
J. +. Burke, agent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

Celebrated tor its great le2veBing
strength and healihfulness. As
sures the food against alum and al
furms Of adulteration common tc
the cheap brands,
ROYAL Baking Powder Co, New
York.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17
FINAL PROOF
AND
ORIGINAL ENTRIES.

The Land Office Department having
ordered that the Clerk OF the District
Court NAV take final proofs for settlers
on Government lands. and make orig
inal entries for them also,
4. s. Senter, clerk OF the court in and
for Lincoln county, Is now fully
equipped with all legal forms and land
Office blanks. and can save money to
settlers by attending to their Land
Office business in Shoshone.
A. s. SENTER.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

The following, says the Boise
Democrat, we clip from the Cald-
well Record. 1t intimates that the
state superintendent would rather
pose as a profoundly learned indi-
vidual than secure good teachers.
But it is easy enough TO prepare a
lot OF questions that cannot be
answered. Any three pupils twelve
or so years Of age could ask the
state superintendent more questions
in three minutes right off the reel
than he could correctly answer in
a life time. The Record says:
Teachers examination was in
progress here last week, and from
information that can be cleaned, It
was heavy, hard task from first to
last.
The complaint is general that
the questions were not only diff
cult, but many Of them so unusual
that the average teacher could not
be expected to answer them cor.
rectly, especially in the limited |
time allotted to examinations. I'll
is further alleged that some OF the
questions border close on the specu
lative, and that answers at best
might be considered debatable.
As a result Of the new order Of
things promulgated by our state
superintendent. only eight out OF
21 applicants passed the examina
lion, and some Of the successful
ones got through by the narrowest
margin. First grade certificates
rom other states and in some in
stances holders of state certificates
vent down before the ordeal pre-
;cribed by Idaho's Superintendent
II Public Instruction"
Judging from the reports of the
lress Of the state, teachers examin-
tion in every county in the state,
vas sort OF q farce.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

The Oregon Short Line announces The
rate Of one and one-ffth fare, certificate
plan, 70 the Montana State n nal 81
Dillon from July Is TO Sept l5. This
rate good from all points in Nouiana
and Idaho. Ask !. E. Burke, agent &C
Shoshone for particulars.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Proceedings OF the County Commis-
sioners
September Session 1st Day.

September Session 1st Day.
September 10, 1897.
Board met in compliance with
section 1411 Revised statutes as
amended Sd session, for the pur-
pose OF making the annual levy for
the year 1897.
Present, Frank Gwin, chairman;
James L Fuller. commissioner; A
IS Senter, clerk.
Whereupon it was ordered by the
board that the following levy be
and IS hereby made for the year
1897.
State General Expense
s. cents on the 800 valuation,
State Wagon Road
....5 cents on the 800 valuation,
Current Expense Fund
.......$2 $2.55 on the 500 valuation,
County General Expense
.. 80 cents on the 800 valuation,
Road and Bridge Fund
.......... 80 cents on the 500 valuation,
Bond Interest Tax
......... 81 cents on tine 800 valuation,
Blaine County redemption fund
.... 20 cents on the 500 valuation.
Total OF Levy
.......... $5.32 on the 800 valuation,
Whereupon the board adjourned
sine die.
Frank Gwin,
Chairman.
a. S. Senter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

The Salt Lake Tribune has published
anattractive book from its popular FIJI
y Years ago To-day" series. giving en
accurate history Of the trip Of the first
pioneers TO Utah. The book has all the
original matter as il appeared from day
70 dav, and in addition q complete brisi
history OF the other immigrati0us of the
same wear carefully complied.
Additional portraits and historical
subjects are included, the book contain
ing l25 illustrations, which alone are
verv valuable, 80 per cent OF the p0r-
traits never before having appeared in
print.
The price Of the work Is p cents by
mail.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17
JOT DOWN III S EAcT.

That when you want clothes that will
give the best satisfaction II wear. TT
and finish. Clothes that will sui. not
only yourself, but your wife, and vorr
friends. Clothes that viii give YOU the
distinction Of being a perfectly dressed
man, come 70 the store which makes q
specially OF such clothes. !. :. Ssuter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-09-17

Il hurts your feelings to get i'll fitting
shoes. Try sOme OF our new lines and
make your feet glad. =. 5 Senter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS wANTED

CITY OF Savannah, Office Commissioner of
Public Works, Dec. g. 1S97-Sealed propo-
sails will be received at this Office until
saturday, Dec. IS, at u o'clock noon, city
time, for furnishing labor and material re-
CURED in the paving of Drayton street
from the southern side of Bav street to
the northern side of Anderson street; said
roadway being 27 feet wide. the
area being $4,000 square yards more or less.
with sheet asphalt, vitriied brick, or Au-
gusta gravel and curbing the said street
me curolng being AXIS inches granite, city
u savannah specifications, together with
the necessary grading to lay the pavement
III accordance with the profles, plans and
speclncations on file in the city engineer s
once Tor said paving. This grading to
hclude grading of sidewalks between the
property line and the curb line and the
l l Oh same And for placing neces-
sdIS catch basins and connections
The amount of curbing required being
1900 linear feet straight
me amount of curbing required being
z'5Oo linear feet circular, 10 feet radius.
ing p.
The number of slants required being 1s-
10 inches
The amount of sewer pipe required being
Low teet, II inches and VS.
quired being &C.
AIso sealed proposals will be received for
furnishing labor and material required in
the paving Drayton street from the
northern side of Anderson street to the
southern side of Eighth street; said road
way being q feet wide, the area
peing' 1926 square yards, more or less, with
augusta gravel, and curbing said street
Inc curbing being AXIS inches granite city
OF savannah specifications, together with
the necessary grading to lay the pavement
III accordance with the profiles, plans and
speclhcatlons on file in the city engineer S
once Tor said paving. This grading to in
clude grading of sidewalks between the
property line and the curb line and the
relaylng of same. And for placing neces-
sary catch basins and connections.
me amount of curbing required being
1854 linear feet straight tl..
The amount of curling required being
$40 linear feet circular, 10 feet radius
The number of catch basins required
being H.
The amount of sewer pipe required be-
ing 1000 feet, II inches and TIC inches;
Us on same
The amount of sewer pipe required be-
ing 400 feet, IS inches and 4-1O inches; US on
same.
Envelopes to be marked proposals for
paving Drayton street
The city reserves the right to reject any
or all bids HARRY WILLINK,
Commissioner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.
FIREWORKS ORDINANCE.

City of Savannah, mayors office, Dec. II
1897.-For the information of the public
the following ordinance, governing the dis
charge of fire works and fire crackers and
the building of bon-fires in the city of Sa-
vannah, is published and the same will be
strictly enforced.
An ordinance to prevent the discharge of
fire works and fire crackers, and the build
ing of bon fires in the city of Savannah
except in certain portions of the citysouth
of Jones street, exclusive of that portion
of Bull street, between Jones street and
the park extension.
Section l. Be it ordained by the MAYOR
and aldermen of the city of Savannah in
council assembled that hereafter it shall
not be lawful for any person during the
Christmas or other holidays or at anv
other time to discharge fireworks or fire
crackers of any size or kind, anywhere in
the corporate limits of. the CITY
of Savannah, save only those portions of
said city south of Jones street exclusive
of that portion of Bull street, between
Jones street and the park extension. com
monty known as the parade ground
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that here
after it shall not be lawful for anv person
during Christmas or other holidays or at
any other time, to build bon fires of any
description, anywhere within the corpor-
ate limits of the city of Savannah
Sec. g. Be it further ordained. that onv
person violating this ordinance or any pro-
vision thereof, shall be subject, upon con-
viction, before the police court of the citv
of Savannah, to a fine not to exceed ffftv
GOD dollars, and to imprisonment not to ex-
coed ten QO days, either or both, in the
discretion of the court
Sec. 4. Be 1T further ordained that all
ordinances and parts of ordinances in. con-
fiict with this ordinance, are hereby re-
pealed. S. p. HAMILTON,
Acting Mayor, c. s.
Attest: VIM. P. BAILEY, Clerk of Coun-
Gil @ s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SMALLPOX SCARE AMONG soLoNs.
Man Suffering From the Disease Re-
ported Removed From the House.

Man Suffering From the Disease Re-
ported Removed From the House.
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 14.-An ALLEGED case
of smallpox in the House of Representa-
tives was the cause of a sensation at the
capitol to-day. Whether the case was
genuine or not, the rumor created a great
stir and members flew for their hats and
overcoats and began to leave the hall.
Uncle" Joe Mansfield was the only calm
member who heard of the presence of the
disease. "Uncle Joe" has always main
tanned that smallpox is afraid of him,
though he has never been vaccinated. The
party who was said to have smallpox was
a visitor at the capitol and his name could
not be learned. While it is positively as
serted on one hand that a man with the
plague was removed from the floor of the
House by officials, the fact was denied at
Chief Health Officer VeaPs Office.
The story at the capitol is that an at
tache of the House and some of the men,
bers discovered that visitor on the floor
was broken out with smallpox. and the
city health officer was telephoned to and
an officer was sent, who took the man to
the pest house.
A resolution was introduced soon after
this occurrence was said to have taken
place providing that no visitors be allow
ed to enter the House unless invited by
members
Mr. Berry, the author of the resolution,
said that one of his reasons for introduce
ing it was the fact that a case of small
pox had been discovered in the House
Some of the members think that tina
smallpox scare was raised simply to scare
off visitors with whom the House has
been much troubled recently.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
MILLER GORDON AND THE MONEY.
Confession of Misrepresentation and
n PIea For Mercy Looked For.


n Plea For Mercy Looked For.
Macon, Ga, Dec. 14.-An attachment was
issued in the United States court this
morning against Miller Gordon and he is
at home Frustrated and under surveillance
of deputy marshal.
Gordon, as manager and secretary of the
Progress Loan and Improvement Com
pany, was given all Monday TO arrange his
explanation of the fraudulent entries in
the books of the concern, and also the mis-
appropriation of its funds. The evidence
against him could not be brushed away by
n statement and foreseeing the hopeless
ness of such a proceeding he became partly
delirious and physicians were called to at
tend him. Their testimony this morning
induced Judge Speer to continue the case
until Tomorrow and place Gordon in Gus
tody of an officer.
Gordon realizes the danger he is in and
has expressed desire to throw himself
on the mercy of the court There is no es-
Gaping the damaging evidence against him,
in his own writing an the books he kept
while manipulating so adroitly the funds
OF the Progress company.
Public opinion condemns him and it is
this feature of the case that unnerves him
So long as his friends believed him inno-
cent, he was buoyant. 1t is thought by
some that Gordon Will not appear in court
tomorrow, and that his counsel will take
a new tack, perhaps presenting a confess
sion of guilt, and plea for mercy. That
IS a rumor on the streets tonight, and
when taken in consideration with the tes-
timony ii is a plausible theory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
BANKERS OF THE SOUTH.
Their Convention to BE Held at At
Ianta To-day.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 4.-The southern
bankers meet here in convention to-mor-
row morning at 10 O'Clock for the purpose
of discussing currency reform and electing
delegates to Washington, who will be au-
thorzed to take the question up before
congress. The convention was called by the
Atlanta Clearing House Association sever
al days ago, and about 1900 invitations
have been sent out to bankers throughout
the southern states.
The convention will result in important
action. There are many visiting bankers
here tonight. Among the visitors is f.
Howard Hooke, vice president of the New
York Financier Company. The convention
will be in session only one dag.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
COLLINS CASE IN COURT.
The ex-State Treasurer Conducting
His Own Defense.

His own Defense.
Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 1.-THE case of
the state against C. B. Collins, late state
treasurer, charged with embezzling $50 900.
was called in the circuit court today.
Motions for a bill of particulars to the in
dictment for a continuance and to quash
certain counts of the indictment were ar
gued by counsel on both sides
Counsel for the state rendered a bill of
particulars, and the judge overruled the
other motions, which brought the case to
trial
The day was mainly consumed in spar
ring over testimony offered by the state
letters, kilograms and accounts, most of
which We're read.
Mr. Collins, who was conducting his de-
tense alone, in Directing TO the correspon-
dence being introduced, said in substance:
Il have never denied the deficit I'm the
state treasury. This correspondence I in
sist is irrevelant to the issue and pro-
pose TO show just how this deficit oc-
Cured before this trial ends"
The trail proceeds very slowly. and in
the main is devoid of interest thus far.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
Gil, Dec. 2, 1S97.-Under and by virtue of
resolution adopted at a meeting of coun-
ell held on Dec. 1, 1897, an election for the
office of city printer for the year 1885, will
take place at meeting of council Dec. Is,
1897. Bids for same must be handed in this
Office on or before Dec. Is, 1897, u nj. Bids
must include the publication of the list of
registered voters for the city election.
The city reserves the right to reject any
or all BIDS. VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
ROGERS Acquitted OF ARSON.
His Former Partner Accused of Pros
ecuting Him MaIiciOnsIy.

His Former Partner Accused of Pros
ecuting Him MaIiciOnsly.
Macon, Ga, Dec. H.-J. Tom Rodgers
was put on trial in Bibb superior court
this morning, charged with arson. A few
weeks ago the Morning News published
an account of the burning of the grocery
store of Turpin & Rodgers. Later, Tur-
pin appeared before the grand jury and
submitted evidence that his partner, Rod
gers, set fire to the building to get the in
surance on the stock. 1t developed on the
trial to-day that Turpin was actuated by
enmity in the matter, and that not par
ticle of evidence had been adduced to Grim
mate the accused. Judge FELTON, instruct
ed the jury to render a verdict of mot
guilty" adding that the affair was farci-
cal Rodgers is being congratulated, while
the public generally condemns Turpin's
effort to besmirch the character of his
former partner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE 70 STOCKH0GDERS-

A dividend of $3.50 two dollars and fifty
cents per share on the capital stock of the
Southwestern Railroad Company will be
paid on and after Jan. 4, 1898, to stock
holders of record on the books of the COM
pany at the close of business on Dec. IS.
1887. Dividends payable at the office of
the company i'll Macon, Ga, and al The
Citizens Bank of Savannah, Savannah.
Ga. The books of the company will be
closed from Dec. 10, 1897, to Jan 4, 1898,
both inclusive.
By order of the board.
JOHN NJ WALKER.
Secretary and Treasurer.
Macon, Ca. Dec. Z, 1897.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
FURNITURE AND GENERAL MER-
CHANDIsE STORAGE

Can be had at the District Messenger ana
Delivery Company's warehouse, 80 to a.
Montgomery street, on reasonable terma
The building has been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers I'm.
surpassed facilities for storage of all
kinds furniture vans, express wagons and
messengers furnished. Pianos and furnl-
ture packed for shipment and removed
with care. Telephone 2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE
In Regard to the Assessment of Real
Property I'm the City of Savannah
for Taxation for the Year 1908

for Taxation for the Year 1898.
Office Tax Assessors and Receivers sa-
Vahnah' NOV. 80. 1S97.-Under a resolution
OF TINS board tax payers are hereby uoti-
ned that the assessment and valuation of
property for the year 1897 in the absence
OF objections, will be continued as the ba
sis of taxation by the city of Savannah
Tor the year 1898 as to real estate. includ
ing improvements covered thereby, except
as to Garden, Roberts, Schley, Weed ana
Johnston wards.
Objections, if any, must be made in
writing and filed in the office of the BOARD
of Tax Assessors and Receivers within
FIFTEEN DAYS after the date of the
publication of this notice. No objections
will be considered unless verified bv an
affidavit, made by the property owner or
his agent. stating that the property has
been assessed higher than its actual
market value.
In the absence of objections within the
time specified the assessment and valua-
ton win be considered as satisfactory
and will be binding for the year 1898.
j. H. II. OSBORNE, Clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
COTTAGES ON EASY PAYMENTS.

COTTAGES 500 CASH. COTTAGES AT
$3.50 TO SIS MONTHLY.
The CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY will erect
cottages on Anderson and on Price streets
south of Anderson, on the following
terms Cash 500, balance, from $3.50 to
$lS per month according to cost of cot
tages) for period of ten years
1t is the company's purpose to meet
the needs of frugal class of our people,
whose means will not permit them to build
more expensive homes The site selected
for the erection of these is most ron
veniently situated well drained, and has
all modern conveniences. Apply to
NJ. J. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer,
No. IA East Bryan street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
FATHER FREED-sON HELD.
Charge of MansIaughter For the
Killing of johnson

Athens, Ga, Dec IA. l.. Henson,
charged with the murder of John ]. John
son, was released to-day. and his son, J..
NJ. Henson, was bound over to answer to
the charge of manslaughter. Young Hen.
derson gave bond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
ORANGES. ORANGES. ORANCrs

Fancy indian River Oranges to arrive
to-day, just in time to forward to your
friends. A very acceptable Christmas
present always.
COLLINS, GRAYSON & CO,
NO. 2O7 Bay street, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
ELECTION of DIRECTORS,

The Merchants National Bank of Savan-
nah, Savannah, Ga, Dec. s. 1S97-The annual
election for seven directors to manage the
affairs of this association will be held on
Tuesday Jan. II, 1898, at its banking house,
corner Drayton and st. Julian streets. IN
this city, between the hours of II a. m. and
l O'Clock p. m. w. NJ DAVANT
Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THEY CAN BE SEEN THURSDAY,
THE 10TH,
At Our Congress street store.
THE 10TH,

We mean full QS90 samples of the
Wolff-American and the Sterling built
Ikea watch bicycles.
The representatives of these two facto-
ries, Mr.. L. w. Iifeld of the Wolfram
erican, and Mr.. A. S Thompson of the
Sterling, wilfR be on hand and take pleas
ure in showing 1898 samples of these two
wheels all day Thursday. q
We are going to push these wheels in
1898, and we would like all interested in
high grade wheels to call and inspect
them.
Don't forget the date, tomorrow (Thurs-
day., the 18th. Be prepared to see two of
the handsomest bicycles made, and we
do not think you will be disappointed.
R. D. & VIM. LATTIMORE,
Barnes, Wolff-American, Sterling and
Dayton agents,
Savannah Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
THE CHATHAM BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA.

SHbHINNHTI1 OHs
Iransacts IL general banking
business, maintains a liberal saw
fngs department..
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
speciality.
Having "A large number of interior
correspondents, we can handle co.'s
lectfOns at very reasonable rates.
Correspondence solicited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
NOTICE.

All persons are cautioned against har-
boring or trusting any of the crew of the
British steamship Administer, as neither
the captain nor consignees will be RESPONSE
BILE for any debts contracted by them
RICHARDSON & BARNARD.
Consgnees
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15

ATHENS MAY QUARANTINE.

city COunciI Likely TO rake Action
on the smallpox Cases.
Athens, Ca, Dec. H.-There is consider
able talk of the city of Athens quarantin-
ing against Atlanta on account of the
prevalence of smallpox in that city The
passing of quarantine resolutions will be
discussed by the city council and the quar-
antine may be declared any day. AS yet,
there are no cases in Athens
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-15
NOTICE.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk Of Coun-
Gil, Dec 6, 1S@.-All parties desiring to
retail liquor during the year 1898 win file
their application with clerk of council at
once, so that same can be referred to
council and action taken upon said appi-
cation before the expiration of limit pro-
Vided for by ordinance.
WILLIAM p. BAILEY.
Clerk Of Council.