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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
DOUGLAS DOTS.
Number of Happenings From That
Thriving Town.

Douglas, Ca. Jan. &.-Trustee Creel OF
the South Georgia Normal College, upon
whose vote rested the breaking of the
deadlock for principal of that institution,
arrived from North Carolina and cast his
vote in favor of Prof. John r. Overman,
who win have charge of the college for
a year at least. He is a native of North
Carolina, but for several years has lived
in Georgia. Five years ago he married
Miss Kate, daughter of Col and Mrs.
James NJ. Denton of this village. For
nearly two years he has held a govern
ment position at the Santee Indian agency
in Nebraska. He gives up that to accept
the principalship of the college.
Too much praise cannot be given to
Messrs. r. A. Buck and b. Peterson, who,
despite the stringency of the times, have
so literally advanced the money to erect
for Douglas and Coffee county this mag
nificent up-to-date new brick college,
which in point of finish and architecture
Is second to none in Georgia.
Mr.. Jno. NJ Lott, Sr., has purchased
the elegant suburban residence and ad-
joining realty of r. Vickers. r. V. l..
Day and family, j. b. Smith and family
have moved to Douglas from near Pear
son. Bucks hotel viii be managed in the
near future by Mr.. Sessions, an expert
enced boniface. Among those who have
been confined to their rooms for the past
week from grip, are Col. p. L. Smith
and wife, V. V. Comas and wife, Gus L.
Brock and wife, and Col. w. w. Nc
Donald.
The blizzard struck Douglas yesterday
afternoon, the mercury dropped 10 degrees
within two hours, and freezing commenced
before dark. This morning the mercury
registered is degrees above. Range stock
- bound to suffer.
Miss Bessie Briggs has accepted teach
er's situation at Pinehurst
The young people of Douglas were given
on Monday night a rare entertainment.
both musical and terpsechorean at the
hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Wick
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


BECKMANN.-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Beckmann and
family are invited to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Beckmann, from her late resi-
dence, ia Whitaker street, at Il o'clock
this morning. Interment at Laurel Grove
cemetery.
HARTRIDGE.-The friends and ac-
quaintance of Mr.. William Battersby
Hartridge and Mrs. Julian Hartridge are
invited to attend the funeral of Mr.. Hart
ridge. from Christ church. this afternoon
at o'clock.
LYoN-The friends and acquaintance Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Lyon and family
Mrs. Mary ]. Raines and Miss Virginia
". Lyon, are requested to attend the fu-
neral of the latter from the residence Of
the former, 122 South Broad street west, at
o'clock this afternoon.
PURSE.-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. /. Purse and family are
invited to attend the funeral of the for
mer from st. PauTs church, corner Bar
nard and Duffy streets, at 4 o'clock this
afternoon.
THoRPE.-The relatives and friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs James E. Thorpe and family
are invited to attend the funeral of the
latter from No ~ East Anderson street
to-day at IL O'clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
CHARGES AGAINST A CHIEF.
The Head of Augustus Police Force
TO BE Tried.

NO
Augusta, Ga, Jan 2S-Acting upon the
information they have received through
the newspapers growing out of the publi-
cations following the statement of Evan
gelist Gales from the pulpit. the police
commissioners this evening preferred
charges against Chief Hood and summoned
him before a special session of the com
mission tomorrow night. The text of the
charges and specifications is as follows:
The board of police commissioners of
the city of Augusta charge and accuse
said city. with conduct unbecoming the
chief of police as an officer of the police
force upon the following specifications, TO
wit:
First that he has violated rule III of
the rules and regulations governing the
force in this: that he notified several men
who run gambling dens or houses in the
city OF Augusta that they must close up
their places until the Gales meetings are
done:
Second, that the said George NJ. Hood,
the chief of police, violated rule XIV of
the said rules and regulations in this:
that he used language personal and I'M
polite to say thel east of it, of Rev. Weston
r. Gales"
All who have been in any way connected
with the origin of the charges have been
summoned as witnesses, and everything
is ready for Lexow sensation, but every
indication is that the whole thing will
miserably peter out, and that no charge
of any kind will be established. An evening
paper publishes a sensational article say
ing other and more serious charges will
be preferred but the witnesses say they
know nothing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
nEFoRE Purchasing
NOTICE.

Bids will be received at the office of the
undersigned for furnishing the Savannah
Fire Department with l new hose wagon,
and 1 city hook and ladder truck without
steering gear, same to be first-ciass in
every particular equipment, and tools
complete, built of all wood or of steel or
iron frame and body Combination chemi-
cal and hose wagon preferred). Bids must
be accompanied by specifications, describ-
ing accurately the apparatus and speci-
lying the equipment, tools and imple-
ments herewith. All bids to be sealed
marked and delivered not later than -
o'clock noon Tuesday, Feb. 2 1897 The
Board of Fire Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and al. bids.
JOHN f. mcguire, Secretary.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
BARNES. REMINGTON AND EAGLE
BICYCLES
II. d. & WIN. LATTIMORE,s.

These three makes are all you can de-
sire in bicycles.
The Barnes, with its adjustable steel
or wood handle bars. furnish one of the
most beautifully made wheels to be had.
Examine every part critically and es-
pecially the crank hanger with its one
piece axle.
The Remington, for a conservative buy
er Of bicycles, fills every requirement. 1t
is one of the worlds standard, and no
manner of argument or talk against this
wheel will have any effect. The Reming-
ton is the product of the Remington Arms
Company, and that is enough guarantee.
The Eagle at so, SIS and 800 fills every
demand for bicycle that is wanted from
the lowest possible price, $50 to 500, the
highest price for regular stock wheels.
We class the Eagle o. e of our very best.
Our Cooking and Heating Stove lines
are very complete and we can supply all
necessary calls for Oil Heaters and a gen
eraI line of self-feeding and base burning
stoves at very low prices.
Call and examine our Magic Otheilo,
Home, Sunshine, Acorn and Fidelity
Ranges. They are certainly great bar
gains at the prices-No. s Magics SIS and
upwards.
Our Bull street branch has full stock
of bicycles, and is under the manage
ment of Mr.. w. B. Coursen, who is an ex-
pert repairer and bicycle man. Call there
and buy a wheel or rent a tandem or BIZ
cycle. You will find the prices always
right.
r, D. & VIM. LATTIMORE.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned against pur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
county, Georgia, Immediately south of the
extended limits of the city of Savannah,
known as the Branch tract. containing
one hundred and seven acres, more or
ess. bounded on the north by Estill avenue,
east by Waters road, south by lands of
Barstow, and west by lands of Gen. A. r.
Lawton, as have made a contract for the
purchase thereof, and intend TO apply to
the courts for specific performance of the
contract. j. H. ESTILL.
savannah, Aug. &C, 1888.
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FILIBUsTER CAPTAINS KICKING.
The Three Friends and DauntIess
Tired of EspIonnge.

The Three Friends and DauntIess
Tired of Espionage.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 2S.--Now that the
steamers Three Friends and Dauntless
are at liberty, their owners are beginning
to experience just as much trouble as
formerly in going in and out the river on
legitimate towing and wrecking trips.
The vessels do not have to clear at the
custom house for ordinary coastwse
trips or to engage i'm the wrecking bust
ness, but still the officers in command OF
the cruiser Newark and the dispatch boat
Dolphin will not allow either the Three
Friends or Dauntless to so out of sight
of the st. Johns bar unless pecial per-
mission Is received from Washington.
The captains and owners of both steam
ers made a request of the collector of
customs this morning for permission TO
go on wreckiug and towing business along
the coast. The collector informed them
that he had nothing to do with the mat
ter, as the boats could go where they
pleased, except to a foreign port or into
foreign waters, without having to obtain
a clearance. The owners of the vessels
wished the collector to instruct the COM
manders of the warships to allow them to
cross the bar and so TO sea. This the
collector refused TO do, as the command
ers of the warships receive their instruc-
tons from the department officials at
Washington.
AS the matter now stands. neither ves-
sci has gained much by being released
from custody, for they are still guarded
by the revenue cutters and the warshlps
off the St. Johns bar. The owners are be-
coming tired Of this Interference with the
movements Of their vessels, aud the next
move will be an application for an injunc-
ton to restrain the officers OF the war.
ships and revenue cutters from Interior
ing with the movements Of the Three
Friends and Dauntless
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NOTICE.

Headquarters Fire Department. Savan.
nah, Ga. Jan. a. 1S97.-sealed proposals
will be received by the undersigned at
the office of the Fire Chief until y O'CLOCK
noon Of Tuesday. Feb. ?, for furnishing
the fire department with 11,74O pounds
white oats. 1910 pounds of bran, and 10
1l5 pounds Of Eastern hay. more or less.
TALL of the best quality, for the month of
February Said supplies 20 be delivered
to the different engine houses as ordered.
Tho Board of Fire Commissioners re-
serve the right to reject any and all bids.
JOHN r. MAGUIRE, Fire Chief.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
HALEx .. nLooKER DEAD.
lie WAS One of the Oldest Residents
of Leon County.

Tallahassee. Fla, Jan. 2S.-Capt. Haley
r. Blocker, aged 70 years. died at his resi-
dence In Tallahassee yesterday afternoon
at / o'clock. after short Illness. Cant.
Blocker was born in Edgefeld district.
South Carolina. April 2, 1875 and moved 20
Florida about the year 1899, and was nj
Ills death perhaps one Of the Oldest resi-
dents Of Leon county, having resided in
this county nearly sixty years. Capt.
Blocker was a captain In the Seminole
war, was a major general In the old state
militia, was a captain IN the confederate
srmy and served throughout the late war
under Cen Dickinson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
CITY BONDs AND BANK STOOLS

savannah Construction Company Stock
and other securities bought ana sold.
Real estate loans negotiated.
AUSTIN r. MYREs. Broker.
p Bryan street east.
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ECHOLS FOUND GUILTY.
Imprisonment For Life the Sentence
Passed Upon Him.

Rome. Ga, Jan. 2s-Lester Echols was
found guilty Of murder and recommended
10 the mercy Of the court and at 1870
O'Clock this morning he was sentenced 10
the penitentary for life. lie received the
sentence with the utmost indifference.
and a pleasant smile on his face. MS
counsel Will appeal for new trial
The Bridges case was postponed until
Monday. II will probably not be tried at
this term OF court.
Ike Blackburn, colored was sentenced
TO ten years in the penitentiary for burg
larry.
Court adjourned until Monday. Judge
Gambler returns 90 Atlanta to morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
WILLIAM W. ROGERS.

Died, Friday, Jan L. 1897 His brief ill-
ness and sudden death were a shock 10
all who knew him. The entire commun-
ity mourns the loss of one of its best
citizens.
Many years of his early business life
was spent in the Central Railroad Bank
of this city He filed all the positions
from that of junior clerk to that OF assist
ant cashier and was noted for accurate
and intelligent performance OF every duty.
He resigned to become the manager Of
the Baldwin Fertilizer Company ana was
equally successful in winning their ap-
prevail during the years he administered
their affairs.
He resigned this management to accept
the position of cashier of the Merchants
National Bank of Savannah, position
for which he was admirably equipped by
his experience in control of the varied N
terests of the Baldwin Fertilizer Com
pany, added to his thorough training in
the Central Railroad Bank.
His career as cashier was a success, and
II is due to him that we, who are In a
position to know, should put on record our
recognition and appreciation of his WORK,
and of his qualities which gave 1t its
value. He was a man OF good judgment,
eduable temper and sterling character He
combined originality and energy with in
dustry and attention to details. lie was
true to his friends, amiable and most
popular, and yet withal he was invariably
true TO the bank and its interests. Quiet
Iy, but. resolutely, with tact and prudence,
he conducted its affairs, and contributed
largely TO its increased prosperity
Therefore. we, the directors of the Mer-
chants National Bank of Savannah, in
meeting assembled
Resolve, That we profoundly deplore the
untimely death of our late cashier MIR.
William w Rogers.
That this preamble and these resolutions
be inscribed upon a separate page of OUT
minutes, and that they be published, ana
that a copy of the same with the express
sion of our sincere and heartfelt sympa~
thy, be sent to the widow and parents Of
the deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
What S
Y our
Shoe
Price,

Whatever you want in the vav =.
shoes never doubt our sbni+-
fit both purse and foot-1ts s,r,.,,
a matter of knowing your nr,,.
and size.
1t isn't possible to give bette.
shoe service than we give u.
can suit everybody; we woplsn..
be up-to-date if we couldn't -,
we give as big value. in promo,
ton. for $50 and 500 as We rt..
for $500.
Likely that's the reason v.,,.
selling so many Mems and W.
mems $50 and 500 Shoes tD,,
now
Call at our store and have van.
shoes oiled and polished by OIL,
Shoe Cleaning Artist daily. No
CHARGE FOR THIS WORK.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
MIR sTED PIPES.

We are prepared to attend TO the repairing
OF same promptly. Plumbing and gas fitting
in all its branches by skilled workmen.
CoRNWEL.L& CHAPMAN
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OUR GENERAL STORAGE

SO increased that we were Obliged 10 seek
larger quarters. We now occupy the old
Forest city Mills, corner Congress and
Montgomery streets. Best and cheapest
storage In town for furniture and general
merchandise. Best facilities for moving.
Wagons. hacks. and messenger boys.
Quick dispatch.
SAVANNAH DISTRICT MESSENGER
AND DELIVERY COMPANY
Phone 2.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
NOTICE TO JURORS.

An petit jurors are further discharged until
Monday. Feb. / except the thirty-six that were
discharged until TO day, who are ordered 10
appear this day
by order OF His Honor r. Faliigant
JAMES Is. l.. CARR Clerk ~ a. q r.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29

tice the slightest difference i'm its flavor.
You don't want a change in coffee-when
you are suited. We take the greatest
or combination coffee which will exacflv
suit you. We know that there is one
certain kind of mixture which will please
you better than another We want to
get that result for YOU. When we have
found what you want, we make a note of
II and always send you the same kind.
You viii never see any difference in H.
Our coffee is always even
THE SOUTHERN GROCERY co. OF
GEORGIA,
ia Barnard street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
$6O-RAMBLER-S6O.

A STANDARD WHEEL FOR $50.
For the next 80 days I will sell limit
ed number of RAMBLER BICYCLES at
the greatly reduced rate of $50. This is
the greatest bargain of the year. Call
and inspect them before purchasing else.
where
FRED MYERS, JR.,
3A Bull street.
Guards Armory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURNS
FOR 1897,

Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re-
ceivers, January LIST, l897.-Notice is here
by given that under the tax ordinance of
the city of Savannah for the year 1887
this board Is now prepared to receive re-
turns of Personal PROPERTY of all
kinds.
The tax ordinance provides that If any
person, required to make any such re.
turns, shall refuse or neglect 10 do so he
fore the first day of February, it shall
be the duty of this board to proceed forth.
with to make the return themselves
from the best Information they can OBJ
tain, and shall assess a DOUBLE TAX
against such 1ef7uiter.
J. H. II. OSBORNE. Clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
We know that Cod-liver

We know that Cod-liver
Oil is a fat-forming food
because takers of it gain rap
idly in weight under its use
and the whole body receives
vital force. When prepared
as in SCOTS Emulsion, it is
quickly and easily changed
into the tissues of the body.
AS your doctor would say,
'it is easily asSimilated."
Perhaps you are suffering
from fat starvation. You
take fat enough with your
food, but it either isn't the
right kind, or itiSn't digeSted.
You need fat prepared for
you, as in SCOTS Emulsion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
ON MADEIRA.

The finest assortment Of wines '' Ss
Oldest cellar in this city. for sa'g "
JOHN suLLrI Vas.
Is West Congress- s"''
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NJlIcE 40 TAA PANERs.

T.
City Treasurer Office. Savannah sy1
Jan. /, lS97.-The following taxes arc
due: so
REAL ESTATE, fourth quartet "A
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quar- tuvn,dd
1896. ,,rsTi
MONEY. NOTES. SOLVENT DND
ETC, fourth quarter, 1895. -. r,ont|
Also, WATER RENTS for SIX INV Isiy
in advance, from San. /, 1877 70 ~"
1897. O., ,,,nds
Also, SPECIFIC TAXES of all klI sTlJ
BADGES for street cars, wagons IA n
trucks, hacks, omniDuso5, etc., aNN
CENSES FOR DOGS. -, "a all5V|
ed upon REAL ESTATE, P ~ N n
PROPERTY and WATER HI SE5rF I " ia
FIiIRassTI or JANUARY. and diseoIsss
10 per cent. will be allowed 9pPp,nG II
CIFTC TAXES, BADGES ana ,, I
CENSES II paid any time uu''-
month of January -. rr-ss sure
G. S. HARDEE, city lteas.~-
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sPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
DESIRABLE RESIDENCES FOR SALE
Those modern dwellings. 2O7 and I'll
Gwinnett street west. between Barnard
and Jefferson.
Also a handsome residence at Isle Of
Hope. complete with all improvements
and nice garden. etc.
Either or all of the above will be sod
on easy terms or on the popular INSTALL
ment plan. Apply to
CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND I'M.
PRoVEMENT COMPANY.
or TO c. II. DoRSETT.
PREPARED ALMOND MEAL
For cleansing and beautifying the
This powder is used ms n soap, rem
cTing the skin
SOFT AND WHITE.
Large size boxes Zoe.
soLoMONs & CO.,
Congress street and BuII st. Branch.
VAN sTAw's LUNG BALsAM
win surely cure bad cough.
25c nj LIvINGsToN's PHARMACY.
Bull ana Congress Street.
Eyeglasses and spectaeles. 10 cents:
worth $3.50.
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MEETINGs.

OGLETHORPE LODGE NO. 1, L. o. OF.
An extra meeting of this lodge will be
held this (Firidayl afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock,
for the purpose of attending the funeral
Of our late Brother e. L. Purse.
Members of sister lodges and transient
brothers invited to attend.
w. p. SPALDING, N. G.
w G TRAVIS Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29
IN MEMORIAM.

Savannah, Ga, Jan. IS, 1897.
The Board and Directors, Merchants Ma
tional Bank:
Dear Sirs--tn accordance with the reso-
luton adopted Jan, 1e 1897, your com
mittee respectfully submit the following
preamble and resolutions with reference
to the death Of our late cashier, Mr..
William w. Rogers. Your respectfully,
$. p Hamilton,
WIN w. GORDON,
J. A. C. CARSON,
Committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-29

of washing shirts, collars, cuffs, ia
bic or bed linen, without the use of acids,
is our way of laundrying your work, only
on mere 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.
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THE CHATHAM BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA.

SAVANNAH, "a.
Transacts a general banAN1
business, maintnins a liberal saVinSl
department..
Foreign and Domestic ESchan'1
"a speciality.
Having n large number of intern
correspondence, we can handle s''l
IcctiOns at very reasonable rates
Correspondence solicited.
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LA FAYETTE M'LAws CAMP NO.

500, L. G. V.
A special meeting of Lafayette Nc
Laws Camp No. 500. u. c. v, will be held
tonight at First Regiment Armory hall
at $50 o'clock Officers will be elected for
the ensuing year BY. order of the COM
mander.
T. e. BESSELLEU, Adjutant.
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VETERANS AsSOCIA-
TION.

Savannah, Ca, Jan. %, 1s9z-The associa.
ton will assemble at the knights OF Pyhias
Hall this friday afternoon at 3 80 o clock. to
pay the last tribute of respect TO our late
member Veteran Edward l.. Purse.
c. M. RIVALS, President.
HARRY S. DREESE, Secretary.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-12
Postal Savings Banks.

From the Boston Globe: The people
of Europe seem to get much more ac-
commodations out of great functions
like the postofice than we secure in
this country.
In Germany the postofice is NAM
moth express Office as we'll as an
agency for mailing letters. Within
the border of the empire one can send
almost anything through the mails.
from pine to piano.
In Great Britain the postofflce
serves an even greater variety of pur~
poses. Besides taking care of regular
mail matter it is an express Office, a
savings bank, life insurance company
and an agent for the sale Of annuities.
In the savings bank line one may
deposit from shilling to ESQ a year,
interest being paid at the rate OF w
per cent. Through the postofice the
depositor can buy consols, and the Of
flee will also sell stock obtained
through it.
Thus, by means Of the Britis; pos
tai system, many poor people become
owners Of government stock.
There are $4,000 local postofices
which deal in life insurance policies
and sell annuities. In fact, the Brit
| ish postofiee largely prevents poor
people from being seduced into unre-
liable speculative schemes. Backed
by the government 1t enables the poor
| to find safe deposit for their earn
ings. and the branch offices serve tc
circulate money .snong the poorer
classes.
What can be done under monar-
chical system successfully cannot al
ways be done successfully in the same
way under a republican form OF gov.
ernment. But It is not strange thai
the success Of certain postal savings
banks and other foreign institutions
should cause many to ask why Amer
lea cannot adopt them.
Congress could be engaged in IA
less profitable work than in consider
ing the strong points Of the posta
systems in Germany and Great Brit
ain, and the practlcability Of incor
porating them, in some form or othe
for the benefit OF our own people.