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The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Postoffioe Inspector Warren, of the Chattanooga division, has succeeded in breaking up and arrssting a big gang of postal crooks in North Alabama. Dur ing the past week he has arrested not less than fifteen men, all on the charge of using the mails to defraud. Their field of operation seems to have been the region around Attalla, Viewers Station and Union Grove
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

You can't get the news un- less you read The Age-Herald; neither can your sweetheart get that $500 piano unless you cut out the sixth-page coupon and vote for her.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

head and shoulders, jolting him so se- verely that he only lived about fourteen hours.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

Thomas M. Wadsworth was killed near Dismal recently, while repairing the floor of neighbors house. He mad, a mis-step and f-ll through between tn, sleepers, distance of about six feet tt the bottom of a cellar, falling on hi.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

The steamer Luke Pryor, reached New Decatur few days ago from up-river points with 549 bales of cotton aboard. This broke all previous records, the next largest load having been 519 bales.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

The Anniston Cordage company en joys the distinction of having the only cotton mill in the United States whici is run by electricity.
The age-herald., 1897-11-19

The store house of D. G. Atkinson, al Blue Springs, Barbour county, with a large stock of merchandise was destroy ed by fire recently.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
A Dividend For Xmas.

The Georgia Brewing Association has de-
clared dividend of 50 per share, payable
Dec 20. THIS is the first dividend of the
association under its present owners. Ex.
tensive improvements have been made in
the ola plant and the brewery is as well
equipped as any in the south. The pres.
eht owners have eliminated all the abuses
IN the beer trade, and thereby reduced the
price 10 their customers. The business has
been greatly increased and the outlook for
tle future Is very encouraging. The Off
GERS of the company are Mr. M
O'Byrne, president; j. w. Granthem SEQ,
rotary and treasurer, and George Never
general manager. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
THE PROFESSIONAL TAX.
Capt. McGOwan Collecting 1t From
Presidents of Banks and Others.

Under instructions from the controller
generals Office, Capt. j. J. MCGOWAN, the
tax collector, is collecting along with other
taxes what is known as the capitation or
professional tax of $40 upon presidents of
banks, whether state, national or private
all agents or firms negotiating loans and
charging therefor, presidents of all rail-
road companies, including street railroads,
presidents of express. telegraph, tele-
phone electric light and gas companies.
In case the president of any such in
stitution as is mentioned does not reside
in the state, then the tax is collected
from the superintendent or general agent
of such company.
In cases where a company has several
agencies in the state, as for instance. the
Bell Telephone Company, the tax is col
lected only in one county, in the case men
toned it being in Atlanta. Capt. Nc
Gowan says in most of these cases the tax
has been paid, and the effort now is to
get it from those who have not paid it
heretofore.
If payment of this tax is refused, the
tax collector is required to issue execu-
tons and have them levied on any prep
erty of the defauiter.
The time for the payment of all taxes is
drawing to a close, as Capt. MCGOWAN an
nounces in a special notice in another
column. Up to the present time Capt.
MCGOWAN states the collections of prop
erty taxes have been very satisfactory,
but the poll taxes are coming in slowly
Capt. MCGOWAN is not DESTROYS of re-
sorting to any harsh measures, but unless
prompt attention is given to these mat
ters, 1t is his duty to issue Executions and
place them in the hands of the sheriff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

vanced to the fourth year class. Rev
Richard +. Bailey. Rev Thomas J. Peck,
Rev. r. r. Norman and Rev c. w. Little
john were continued in the third year
class. Rev. William \. Mallory at his
own request. was given a location.
Mr.. r. b. Reppard asked to be allowed
to speak to the conference for a minute
The permission was granted and he nd
vised the members to be sure 10 so to the
tops of the Citizens Bank building and the
De Soto hotel in order that they might OBJ
tain the fine view of Savannah and the
surrounding country that is afforded from
those nights He said that the manage
ments of The buildings had invited the con-
ference members to visit them. Mr.. Rep
pard also advised that il would be well
worth the while of the members to visit
the cotton exchange building and view the
shipping of the port from its rear win
doWs He also spoke of the trip to Tybee
that will be taken this afternoon, advising
the preachers to be sure 10 take their over
coats along, and be prepared to eat their
ill of roasted oysters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE NAMED
The Observation-Disclosures Matter Like
Iy to Come Up Again To-day.

Iy to Come Up Again To-day.
Rev. H. p. Myers arose to tender his
resignation as a member of the board of
trustees of the Wesleyan Christian Ad-
vocate He said that he had offered this
resignation on a former occasion, but
that pressure had then been brought to
bear and he was induced to reconsider
the action. This time, he said the resig-
nation is rendered without being subject
10 reconsideration.
Bishop Key announced the committee
which will report TO the conference on the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. matter. 1t consists of
Rev. DR.. c. e. Bowman, chairman; Rev.
j. =. Wardlaw and Rev j. $. Jordan. The
committee is regarded as an admirable one
for the consideration of the questions
bearing upon the circular and the allega-
tons of fraud that are said to have in
spired ii.
1t IS not known just when the commit
tee will be prepared with it's report, but
DIR. bowman said last night that he
thought il would be in readiness to submit
to-day. The matter is the absorbing topic
of the conference The principals and
some of their friends were in close colloquy
with the members of the conference yes
terday.
Both DIR. McGehee and Mr.. Huckabee
have those among the members who are
ready to sustain them in the matter. Both
are criticised. one for having issued The
circular adopting this means of bringing
the matter before the body, and the other
| for having laid himself liable, as they say
he has. by his utteranCes and letters to
the attack that was made. The outcome
is looked for with great deal of interest
Not only do the members feel this interest,
but the Methodists of the city and the
public generally want to know how il is
going TO come out. There has been good
deal of inquiry when the committee win
make its report as meny want TO be pres
ent at the time.
1t is said that the matter. as it now
stands, will be sure to have some effect
upon the election of the delegates to the
general conference of the church. This
conference will be held next May at Bal
timore. The honor Of representing the
South Georgia conference is a high one
and many of the members are keenly alive
to the distinction. To be chosen is a COW
eted recognition on the part of the breth-
rem of the esteem admiration and favor In
which the fortunate delegates are held.
Dry AcGehee said at the first meeting of
the conference thai he had been injured by
the circular headed "Oligarchy," which
was issued four years ago by Mr.. Huclxa-
bee and, unless the matter is amicably
settled, or settled TO DR.. McGehee's advan-
tage before the election Of delegates is
held, il is safe to presume that "A Call to
the Adullamites' will have some effect
This is, of course, provided DR.. McGehee's
name is voted upon. The election is by
secret ballot, and the traditions of the
church and the rules are violently opposed
to any electoneering. 1t is not known
! that DR.. McGehee has any desire for the
| honor, though it is one of the specific
! charges of Mr.. Huckabee that he has been
| trying TO obtain votes to win it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

Bile to reach the masses of humanity after
they have reached maturity. Sunday school
work with the young people, he said, is
what is needed for the uplifting and en-
lightenment of the world. I'VE live in an
age Of extraordinary aggressiveness," he
said, land we are further behind in the
field of provision for the spiritual good of
the young than in any other work.
1.-THE church is succeeding far better DR..
Adkins said, in preaching than ii is in
teaching of the word of the Lord. He
spoke of the establishment of THE Chill
drens day" in the Methodist church, and
said that it has been followed by the best
results DR.. Adkins said that he would
be glad to speak about his work much
longer but he could not trespass upon the
time of the conference. His talk lasted
nearly an hour
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
MARY DAVIS IN A BAD WAY.
Her Chances Good For n Long Term
of imprisonment.

The first cases called in police court YES
terday were those of Mary Davis and Sa-
rah Mcintosh, the negro women who stir
ed up such excitement on CASTOR street
Wednesday by attacking three ladies on
the front steps of q house near the corner
Of CASTOR and Abercorn streets The wit
nesses were MessIs. T. L. Hill, James Lane
and Henry II. Livingston. The facts were
related as published in the Morning News
yesterday. Mary Davis was fined S25 or
thirty days, and Sarah Mcintosh, charg-
ed with interfering with an officer. was
fined s. or ten days.
After the trial at police court. Mr.. HIN
appeared before Justice Russell, and oh
tanned four warrants, charging the Davis
woman with assault. She was bound to
the city court and committed. The trial
will he had Friday
The theory that the woman was insane
is not considered correct She gave every
evidence Of having reasonable sense For
some time she had been living In the base
ment of the house where the assault was
made, and was angered at some talk CON
corning her. 1T is probable her punishment
will be severe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
THE PEOPLE INTERESTED.
Hundreds Visiting the Metropolitan
to See and Buy the Specials.

No wonder that our store is always busy
The people of Savannah are appreciatine
the low prices they are getting at our
special cash sales. No merchant can buy
at the prices we are selling. Our New
York resident buyer keeps on shipping
goods daily, and we propose to dispose of
them at once. They don't
cost us much and they
don't cost you much. You only have to
take a look to convince you that no bar
gains like these were ever offered in this
city Glance al our western window-See
the suits at 1915, $3.50 and S7.45. Where else
can you get such values for the money?
See the display of neckwear at p cents.
Fine fashionable ties of every description
in the eastern window,
See the big lot of mems unJerwear-va-
rious colors-all woodland with 81 so a
garment-being sold at 70 cents. It's the
biggest bargain you ever saw
Don't delay The plums are going fast
and you must come along end secure them.
Metropolitan Clothing Company. 12
Broughton street, west-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
NEARLY $500 REGISTERED.
Their Names Put Down Even Though
1t Is an OF Year.

Although this is an off year in politics,
the registration has been going on day by
day until it has reached the number of g. 64
Of whom 2,733 are white and 731 colored.
The total registration last year when there
were so many elections, was 6,621, of these
5,h7 being white, and 1,2N colored.
It will be seen that the colored registra-
ton has been kept up extraordinarily well
this year, even though there was no voting
to be done. The advantage in being regis
tered this year is that when the time
comes to register next year there will be
less trouble and less fuss and feathers
about it.
The fact that a mans name is on this
years registration book is prima faeie
evidence that he has a clear record, and if
he has paid this years taxes, he is entitled
to go on next years roll. Next year Is a
political year and will witness the rush
for political preferment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
MILLET AND HIS WORK.
The Great Artist Discussed by Prof.
Charles SpraEre-smitb.

Prof Charles Sprague-Smith gave the
second of his interesting and highly in.
structive lectures at the Guards hall last
night. There was a large attendance OF
the members OF the lyceum as on the
night before.
The lecturers subject was "The Barbi-
zon Artists" He spoke particularly Of
Milet. giving in illustration an interestins
description an account of the great ar
lists early surroundings, his home life
and those circumstances which develonsd
the genius of the great painter. He then
gave an account of Millet himself. and the
characteristics of the man. concludipo o.
with a description OF his works of art ana
the lessons and instructions to he he'd
from them. The lecture was an artistic
treat. and was greatly enjoyed by all who
heard IT,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
YOUNG MINISTER'S ADVANCED.
Promotions From Travelling Preach
ers to DeRcons in the Classes


ers to DeRcons i'm the Classes.
Bishop Key then announced that the
eighth question: What travelling preach
ers may be elected deacons?" would be
taken up. Rev. Bascom Anthony, chair
man OF the committee on the second year
reported whether the young preachers had
appeared before the committee as their
names were called. Some of the class have
already been ordained as deacons. and they
were only advanced to the class of the
third year. Those so advanced were Revs
Robert II. Edmundson, Newsome r. PAT
ford and Homer L. Pearson. Revs. Thorn
as II. Thomson, who is a young Savan-
nathan, well liked and esteemed. Edwin +,
Rose, James NJ. Bass, j NJ. Rustin and q
n. MacDonell, their presiding elders ali
giving them good names, and they We're
elected deacons
The seventh question, "Who are the dea
cons Of one year?' was taken up. Rev
i. NJ. Whiting, chairman of the commit
tee on examinations of that class, answer
ed for the deacons, and was followed bv
their presiding elders who spoke upoh
their characters. As is the custom when.
ever names are acted upon, the ministers
after submitting the report Of their year :
work, retired from the room to allow the
conference 10 pass upon their names with
nut feeling the restraint of their presence
rev Robert Kerr Rev. Lucius j. Bullard
IteV' Francis Mccullough Rev Guytor
fisher, Rev. William II. Budd, Rev. Isaac
Tyson and Rev. F. A. Radcliffe were ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
ANTI-DRAINAGE MEN TO ENJOIN.
The Say They viii Fight the City
. to the End,


There is some quiet work going on by
the anti-drainage people, who propose TO
enjoin the city council from proceeding
with the contemplated drainage work.
A meeting of the committee appointed to
raise funds and take steps to protect the
taxpayers was held in the office of Mr..
r. r Richards who has been retained as
counsel The plans of the opposition were
talked over at some length. Besides the
committee, which is composed Of Messrs.
Sehg Mendel, r. d. Guerard and Julius
Kaufman. Mr.. Alex Fawcett was also
present.
one of the committee said yesterday that
the opposition has two good grounds uDon
which to enioin council from carrying out
its plans. One is that emptying the sew
age into the river would be injurious TO
the public health, being so near the city.
The other is that the present contract.
calling for mayors notes, is void because,
it would run the city's Indebtedness in ex-
cess of the constitutional limitation of 7
per cent. of the assessed valuation
Other counsel will be employed later and
a vigorous fight made the anti-drainage
people say, at the proper time When asked
concerning the matter, Mr. Richards do
clined to discuss the plans Of the opposl-
ton, as they were of no public interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
CHRISTMAS hooks FREE.
Friday and sniurdnr

You are cordially invited to the grand
opening to-day and get your Christmas
story books free. These beautiful and in.
struct!ve primers
Busy Brownies"
THE First Trousers"
THE Fox's Story"
The Jolly Chinee."
Jack, the Giant"
The Birds Wedding"
Funny Foxes"
The Rival Babies"
Merry Mice"
Cock Robin"
The Monkeys Trick"
"Bonny Birds"
By Palmer Cox (author Of the Brown
ies).
Any Of the above story books win be
presented to all purchasers TODAY. he
member you get your check as usual
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany, LOG Broughton street, west-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

Standard bred Kentucky trotters, PAGERS
saddle and harness horses will arrive Sat
urday the 4th, to be sold positively on the
9Th, rain or shine. This will be a rare
chance to get a good horse, as evervhod,,
knows Joe Jordan heads the usf Vii,
good horses. S. II. Zoucks, Manager So
vannah Sale and Feed Stables 21 west
Broad street.-ad. " N9e
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
SUNDAY SCHOOLS DISCUSSED.
DIR. Adkins Says MethOdists Are Ret
ter Preachers Thnn Teachers.

TUT I-FVHChtFH AHuh ItatHtrs.
1T was announced by the bishop that
the conference would have the pleasure of
listening to DR.. Adkins in an address on
Sunday school work. The announcement
was received with every evident of delight
from the members. DR.. Adkins said that
he was glad to be able TO meet with the
conference in the historic city of Savan-
nah; both on account of its enabling him
to be with the preachers and to see the
place, which holds the traditions of the
Methodist church from the time of John
Wesley to that of Mack Williams"
The fact that Sunday schools were found
ed here by Wesley, he said, is also inter
esting to him, as his life is given to that
work. DR.. Adkins said that he marvels
at the inclination of many to think it posi-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
For Over Fifty Yenrs

MRS winston Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. II soothos ~
child, softens the gums, allays ali nair
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cente a bott;e
--ad - NS1t4e.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

Fine Progress-"W We'll. nv son HOW, an.
you getting along a college?' nsked tbo
ANXIOUS father.
They call me O phenomenon, governor
| started In as a substitute and now I'm
full-back. detroit Free Press. ~ -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

Copy for display advertisements for the
Sunday Morning News must be handed
in early Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
For Sick Headache
rake Horsford's Acid phospboto

1t removes the cause by stimulating the
action Of the stomach, promoting digestion
ana quleting the nerves-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
Notice to Advertisers

Copy for display advertisements for the
Sunday Morning News must he handed
in early Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared by expe-
rienced pharmacists who know precisely
the nature and quality Of all ingredients
used-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
Quo Nndis.

This remarkable work has been reduced
from " to w. For sale at Estilrs News
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
PROMOTIONS OF PREACHERS.


After the appointment of the committee
the bishop called question No 70, What
travelling preachers elected elders"
Rev. j. ID. Johnstone is chairman of thn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03

To riders only. All Firsts and fully guar
anteed. 81, IL inches. Zimmerman Cycle
Co., 10I Liberty, west-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-03
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

are made feature by the Soufharr Dat,
way. Tourists and all patrons Of ' a..
Southern Railway have most carefnl -, ~ >
tendon at the hands of its MANY REM -o
sentatlves, who are fully informed on aG
subjects incident to travel 0u al
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-07-22
Between Winston Salem and WilkeSb0ro

Passenger train No. 5 leaves Winston-Salem
10 a. m. daily except Sunday, arrives atWilkes-
boro rs p N. Mixed train No 81 leaves Win
ston-Salem 40 p N Mondays Wednesdays and
Fridays arrives at Wilkasboro 7:50p n.
Passenger train No 10 leaves Wilkesboro
2,30 m arrives at Winston-Salem at 6 10 p m
Mixed train No. Sc leaves WilkeSboro 10
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays arrives al
Sol 2.f5
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-07-22
WILL DIVIDE HIS FORTUNE.
Farmer Hunsicker Will Give Each O
His Children 100000

Farmer Hunsicker Will Give Each of
His Children 100000.
READING, Pa, July Is Reuben
Hunsicker, aged Sc, is well-to-do
and retired farmer in Lynn, Lehigh
county. He inherited $50, 900 when
young man and amassed fortune in
his later life, his estate and personal
property being worth half million
dollars. Mr.. Hunsicker has sent word
to his three children to come home
the last week in July and spend that
time with their parents. BY that
time Farmer Hunsicker will have
matters so arranged that he will be
able to divide about $500, 600, spot
cash or securities, among the heirs.
He says he will not make them wait
until he is dead, but will give them
the money because he wants to see
them enjoy their fortune and be hap
by while he lives.
The children are two daughters and
one son, all living in this region. The
old farmer will retain the homestead
and keep cash and securities equal to
about 5000, 900. Ito keep the wolf from
his own door" so long as he lives. He
is in excellent health and will enter
tain a company OF friends when he
divides his fortune among his chill
0ren