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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
TWO THOUSAND VOTES WIN.
Whoever Can Get That Many VIII BE
Savannah's Next Mayor.

Including to-day, there are but three
days in which citizens can register for the
approaching city election. Saturday at 2
O'Clock the books close. After that the
county tax collector viii begin fixing
the lists on which he viii make the notes
as to the city taxes due from Information
10 be furnished him by the city treasurer
The outlook is tnat there viii be nearly
1900 voters registered for the city election,
provided Il of those residing i'm the city
whose names are on The lists have paid,
on or before the day of the election. all
% the taxes due the city up to the close
of 1898 At the close yesterday there wer"
4O6S names on the book, IN addition to l9)
during the past seven days. There are
ga OF these living outs Dc OF The city. leav-
ing 3,G9l registered voters in the city. of
these il is estimated that there are about
$50 negIoes
The registration bids fair to he about
$3.50 whites and 500 negroes, smaller than
il has been at either of the past two
elections the difference being especially
noticeable in the matter Of the negro votes.
Neither faction has appeared al all anX-
ious to register negroes, practically AN of
the names on the books having been put
there for the county election. Il win he
decided relief 10 find SO small pur-
chaseable vote q a Savannah c.ection. II
viii be cOmpa r1tively easy 20 split up this
vote so that tine white vote viii decide the
election IT can be safely put down that
whoever gets 1000 white votes viii win the
election by a satisfactory majority
Yesterday the county committee OF the
Republicans met and called district meet
ings for Jan. 10 consider matters of reg
istration. It will be TOO late for the col
ored vote to do anything then, the books,
as stated. closing on next Saturday.
There is little gossip as yet beyond what
has already heen published regarding
probable candidates for the mayoralty
References are heard to Col Merritt w
Dixon as a possible candidate. and there
is apparently more inclination TO .ook upon
DR. Duncan as a probable winner in me
event that Mr. McDonough decides not to
aspire TO the nomination. There are stiIl
many, though. who believe that if Mr.
McDonough is not a candidate. there will
be an entirely new man brought out-onc
who has not been identified with the pres
ent administration, but who has been
friendly to the Liberal Club. On the OPP
posite side the desire still seems to be 10
have Mr. Myers as the candidate. The
leaders there are convinced that the Lib
eral Club does not exist now i'm anything
like the sOhdIty and strength that its
leaders say; and they claim that il will
be found when the fight is called on that
there has been a decidedly new alignment
of voters
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
GOOD REPORT Fon THE CADETS.
Committee Finds That Few Members
VIII Drop Ont.

Committee FlnGS lhht Few members
VIII Drop Ont.
A meeting Of the Savannah Cadets was
held last night at their quarters at the
regimental armory. There was a good
attendance of the members, and the re-
ports that were received from commit
tee appointed at the last meeting were
very encouraging.
This committee had been instructed to
make a canvass of the company, ascer-
tain which of the members proposed to
remain in the state service and which to
stay out. The work of the committee was
to go even further. 1t was to endeavor
to persuade the members contemplating
retirement to reconsider. In this the COM
mittee reported greater success than had
been anticipated. The enthusiasts of the.
command were delighted to learn that
there were only three or four of the Cadets
who would not re-enlst
1t is not thought there will>be any diff
ficulty experienced by the Cadets in main
tanning their organization. Though the
youngest company in the city, with the
exception of one, it has always been looked
upon as one of the best No doubt the
members will be able to gather in as
many additional ones as they may need
TO bring the command up to the necessary
number to insure full company
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29

Declared Not Guilty of the Charges
of Larceny After Trust.


Thomas M. Baker, the young broker,
who has been in Jail for the last several
months, on the charge of larceny after
trust from the Cumberland Milling Com
pany, was acquitted last night, after hav-
ing been on trial all day. Mr.. Baker has
many friends here. who have sympathized
with him in his trouble and who will be
pleased to hear of his acquittal
There were three counts in the indict-
ment against Baker, the total amount of
his alleged shortage being So 1852. Baker
acknowledged that he was indebted to the
milling company In a large amount, ap.
proxmating the sum alleged by it as short
age. His defense was. however, that he
had two accounts with the company. one
being consignment account, on which ne
received goods on consignment. and the
other an open account on which he pur-
chased goods straight out. He had taken
care to pay up the consignment account
in full, and the amount due on the open
account was mercy an Indebtedness. he
claimed, and not an embezzlement, as
charged by the company.
Col. J. /. Mccain of Nashville, who
represented the Cumberland mills, denied
that the mills had ever done business with
that all the business transacted between
Baker and the mills was by consignment.
Col Mccain was unable to- testify to this
of his own knowledge, however, and the
letters and kilograms which ne offered in
support of his position were NOT admissible
as evidence which placed the prosecution
at disadvantage.
The defense was represented by Mayor
Meldrim, who made good use Of every
point in favor of his client. He handled
his side of the case with such adroitness
that he avoided Offering any evidence for
the defense except the statement of his
client thus securing the concluding argu-
ment. Mr. Baker in his statement to
the jury went al length into his business
transactions with the Cumberland mills.
basing his main position upon the differ
ence between the consignment and the
open account.
Messrs. McLaWs and Cain were present
as attorneys for the milling company. but
took no active part in the case, the prose
cuton being conducted by Solicitor Cen
eral Osborne. The case went to the Jury
about 645 O'Clock, and the verdict was
rendered about three-quarters of an hour
later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
THE TAX INCREASED.
Liquor Dealers Must Pay the State
$500 This Year.

5000 This Year.
Sixty-two liquor dealers registered at
the Ordinary's office yesterday, in compli-
ance with the state Jaw, requiring such
registration of parties intending to engage
IN the liquor business during the ensuing
year. A slight decrease in the number who
will engage in the liquor business in Chat
ham county during 1899 is likely. on ac-
count of the increase in the state tax.
At the session of the legislature which
has just Adjourned the tax was increased
from $3.50 to 500 per annum, putting it at
the same figure as the present city license
with the state ana city license at son
each and the internal revenue license Of
SO, it viii cost the local liquor dealers
just 1928 an taxes to engage in business
next year, or $50 more than it cost them
this year.
The state legislature IS evidently inclir-
ed to tax the liquor business out of ev-
isteuce. lt is only a year or two sine
that the tax was raised from 500 10 st50
and this raise TO 5000 simply REQUIRES ,ha
liquor dealers 10 pay double what mo-,
We're paying 20 the state only a Short tirna
ago. 4 member Of the legislature m
speaking OF the matter yesterday eaid
that sin further increases by future ~.
islatrres might BE- looked for
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
FoUR REGIMENTS MARCHING.
Gen. Douglass Gave Them Some Mus.
cIe-Hardening Exercise.


For the first time since there have been
any troops at Savannah four regiments
yesterday went on a march into the eoun-
try, and got their first taste of this kind
of service. They were the Third Georgia
and Fourth Illinois, which tramped over a
route of twelve or thirteen miles, and the
Ninth Illinois and Second South Carolina
which covered distance of but four miles.
To-day it is expected that the march viii
be repeated with the distances covered by
the regiments reversed.
The four regiments under orders from
Gen. Douglass left camp at $3.50 O'clock in
the morning. They We're in light marching
order, the two ordered for the short
march carrying guns and canteens of wa
ter, and the other two in addition carrying
thsir haversacl;s with cooked rations for
dinner. The routes had all been laid out in
advance and headed by their bands the
regiments pfodded along merrily, greatly
enjoying the outing.
The day was exhilarating, the exercise
was light and the entire march was enjoy
ed. Time was given to rest at intervals,
and the two regiments which carried ra-
lions took a good breathing spell for din
ner, they both reaching camp at about !
O'Clock in the afternoon. The other regi-
ments required considerably less time and
were back in camp before noon, stil
fresh and in good condition for a further
jaunt
The change in the routine of camp life
was appreciated by officers and men alike.
From now on. as long as they are camped
here, the men will have occasional oppor
tunities to stretch their legs and harden
their muscles in this way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
ARREST ONLY SOLDIERS NOW.
Change of Orders for the Provost
Guard.

Some changes have been made in the
provost guard, which VIII allow few Of
the companies formerly in this service to
return to their regiments. The guard has
been decreased on account Of the dopar-
ture of troops, which fessens the demand
for the service. Lieut.. Col. MacWiliams
said yesterday that there are now about
10000 troops around savannah, including
the three batteries Of artillery, the Maine,
Illinois, South Carolina and Nebraska
troops and the Third Georgia Regiment
There was a change at the provost sta
ton near the police barracks yesterday,
which relieves companies r and | OF the
Ninth Illinois, and puts the Second Arul-
lery, the regulars, in their places Com
pany T. and the company of the Third
Nebraska which has been on provost duty
in Col!insvlhe, will return to their regi-
ments. Company l of the Ninth viii re-
lieve the company that guarded Collins
vile.
The battery at the police barracks viii
patrol that portion OF The city east of Bull
street 1t VIII probably have little trouble
in doing this, as there are $50 men in the
battery, and their experience in the SER
vice equips them wen for their duties
The city west of Bun street win be pa
trolled by two South Carolina companies.
One of them is stationed at provost head
quarters in the armory building, while the
other is stationed in Franklin square at
Montgomery and ST, Julian streets. In
connection with companies in COllinsviile,
those mentioned vii probably be quite
sufficient to keep things straight.
On account of the several recent clashes
between the provost and the police au-
fbOritiae nj bae te-
sued an order for the guard not TO arrest
citizens. The police have been arresting
members of the guard from time to time
and as ii Is claimed 10 have interfered with
the service, Col. MacWillams concluded it
best to sever the relations that have ex-
listed. There is no unpieasantness about it,
however, the change simply being made
for the good of the service.
AN order will be issued Immediately for
the guard not TO arrest citizens" said Col
MacWiliams. 1.-The reason for the order is
that the police have been arresting some
of my best men, and those whom | have
reason TO believe did their duty. As this
had tendency to confuse matters, and il
also appeared that ] was unable to attend
TO my business, / decided to do only what
is expected of us an preserving order
among soldiers. While there is no unpleas-
antness over the matter, still when we CO.
operate with the police department and
send civilian violatOrs TO their headQuar-
ters, it does not appear to me proper for
them to be taking charge of my men with
out notifying me about 1t. l expect them
TO be at their posts when on duty, but
there is no assurance of this if the police
force is allowed to take them away with
out notifying me-"
The fine imposed on soldier in Police
Court yesterday is probably The direct
cause of the order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
l.. W. LANDERsHINE DEAD.
His Demise Came After an Illness of
Many Weeks.


Many Weeks.
Mr.. L. w. Landershlne died last night at
s o'clock at his home. No. 1913 Abercorn
street He had been IN for a long time, and
death did not come unexpectedly.
Mr.. Landershine was wen known in Sa-
Vannhh, having lived here for the las
forty years with the exception Of five
thai We're recently spent in Atlanta He
left here for that city to engage in business
and returned last July. He was born in
Summerville, $. c., and was 50 years Old
and leaves four children, three daughters
and SON. The son is Mr.. l.. w Lander
shine. Jr., ana the daughters are Misses
Lou M.and Carrie ALandershine and Mrs
sam Oppenheimer, nee Bessie Landershin
The latter was married only yesterday.
For number of years Mr.. Landersbine
was connected with the old firm of HIM
ter 4 Gammei. More recently he was
teller for the Savannah Bank and Trust
Company. In his business as wen as his
private relations he was wen thought of
and highly esteemed.
The deceased was a member Of several
Of the orders and organizations. Among
these was the Confederate Veterans As-o-
citation. He went through the war. ana was
lieutenant n The Oglethorpe Light In
fantry when that command came out Of
the service Up to the time of his death
ne was an honorary member of the COM
pany. Both the Oglethorpes and the Veter-
ans viii turn out to attend the funeral
Landrum Lodee of Masons, of which the
deceased was a member, viii also attend
in body Mr. Landershine was also q
member OF the Ancient order of United
Workmen and of the Knights of Honor
The funeral win take place this after
noon at O'Clock from the late residence
The interment viii be in Laurel Grove.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
QUIET MORNING MARRIAGE.

MISS Bessie LandePshine BECOMES
the Bride OG MIR. s. Oppenhcimer.
Mr.. Samuel Oppenheimer and Miss Bes-
sic G. Landershine were quietly married
yesterday morning by Rev. J Monroe
Epting, at the residence of the brides ia
Their, Mr.. L. w. Landershine The brides
father was in dying condition, and it
was his desire that the ceremony should
be performed before his death, which &C.
CURED few hours after. Only the mem
bers of the two families were present al
the marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oppenheimer win make
their home at No 213 Bolton street. west.
The groom is a member of the firm of on
penhemer & Sloat His bride is well
known young lady
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
MOBILE TO RETURN HERE.
Gen. Lee Wires Thu. the Transport
VIII Make Another Trim.


VIII Make Another Trip.
dispatch was received yesterday by
Gen. Douglass, commanding the forces
here from Gen. Lee at Havana. stating
that the transport Mobile, now at Havana.
would return to Savannah for more troops
for the island.
The Mobile, i has been reported. is to be
sent 20 Manila, via the Suez canal. with
additional troops for the Philippines. This
viii not be, though, until she has made at
least one more run from Savannah to Ha
vana. On this next trip it is expected that
She wilf take out two regiments of infantry
as II is the desire of the war department
in view of the gravity of the situation. TO
rush forward troops as fast as possible in
order TO insure The maintenance of peace
by a suHabe display of force
The Mobile viii probably reach Savannah
Saturday. and as things now look should
get off early next week. Orders from
Washington may, of course. change the en-
tire programme az any time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
OUT FOR RARE SPORT.
Superior Court officials Take a Day
on 10 Hunt Deer.

Judge Fallgant Hon. Pope Barrow, So
licitor General Osborne, Capt. John Talia-
ferro, Mr.. e. L. Neidnnger and Deputy
Sheriffs e. W. O'Connor and c. B. West
colt WIN join Mr. Gugie Bourquin to-day
in deer hunt on the latters. place. about
seven mics from the city.
Mr.. Bourquin is known TO have the finest
deer preserve i'm Chatham county and the
gentlemen are anticipating some rare
sport. In consequence the Superior Court
room viii be silent to-day and instead OF
tho ring of legal eloquence in the court
room, there viii be the ring of the shot
gun in the forests Of Mr. Bourquin
There are some expert deer hunters N
the party the stands have been well
chosen, and If there Is not considerable
thinning out of the deer I'm Mr. Bourquin's
preserves to-day IL win be because the
dccr have deserted their usual haunts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
NOT A CASE OF CHAMBERS
Disease Stamped Out by the Officials
and Danger Is Now PoS4

There is now not a case of CHAMBERS
among the stock of the army here. This
announcement was made last night. Yes
terday Col. Beliinger, the depot Quarter
master was instructed to take any steps
he might deem necessary to prevent the
spread of the disease. The efforts of Inc
veterinary surgeon had been successful
IN preventing any new cases. and IL IL
believed that the sporadic cases arnon.,
the stock of the Maine Artillery win ha
the last heard of the disease here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
NEED MORE OF THE STOCK.

Northern Capitalists Want Ninety
Per Cent. of the Brush Co.'s Issue.
There was no meeting Of the stoekhold-
ers of the Brush Electric Light and Power
Company yesterday, Only a few of the
stockholders came to the office of the
company. and these simply gave options
on their holdings to the Boston capitalists
who are endeavoring to secure the stock
In all 1t IS stated, these parties now have
options on about 1000 of the $3.50 shares
81 the Brush company. 1t is their desire
though, TO get at least 30 per cent. of the
stock before proceeding to complete us
purchase. The Savannah company has
until Jan. 20 to finally complete arranao-
ments for the sale of its properties 10 Tho
new corporation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
Christmas Holiday rat.

The Central Of Georgia RAILWAY ..,,
sell excursion tickets at rate of one aod
one-third fares to all points east of tsa
Mississippi river, and south Of the M.
and Potomac rivers. Dec. %. o. "a o, 30,
also pee. 80 and 81. 1895, aud Jan . ,o ~
Extreme limit OF an tickets Jan 13yo
For rates schedules, reservations ana ,, ~
Information, apply TO Mr.. w. a. gre oa.l,i
city ticket and pasaenge. agent M ~,
Bull street. Sayannah.-ad Y'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
NO ACTION Yet.
Freight Bureau Meeting Postponed
JntiI Thursday OF NeAt week.

There was no meeting OF the freight bu-
reau yesterday Chairman Tiodoman az
tho committee. charged with ascoriainins
the amount necessary 90 carry on tte
work of tbe bureau amid to report on Ways
and means. is il, and in his absence Do
WHs decided t0 postpone fHe meeting nnfIl
Thursday % ueNt week 81 o. CD, belief
Nai m'HCs VIII d. found 30 carry on
ile bureau
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29

-Ffeder'ck schreinor tho brother Of ,b.
Cope colony premier has written ~ m,
English papers denying hat bis f9n,l.. i.
pi b1ifn thtftouan "Our uib.fu' b.
.ass haH German our motber sr
-Nt lnnM woman ~ Scandinavian d..snt
ana 10 Dutch b.ood is ln our sflns.p
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29
EXPECT ApP0INI VENTS soon.

Two SaVannahians Looking for Of
fees From Commissioner of Agri-
culture.
Next week two young Savannah poiiti-
cans expect pleasant gifts from Atlanta
in the shape Of appointments to fairly lu-
crative offices under the commissioner of
agriculture. Mr.. John Morussey Is look
ing for an appOin ment from Commission
er Stevens as Inspector OF oils. ana Ar
Robert Dreamer is satisfied that the mails
via bring an official document attestins
that he Is 10 succeed Maj Whitehead as
inspector OF fertilizers. Both o. these Sa.
vaunahiaus were active workers for Come
missioner Stevens, ana they do not az
pect 10 be overlooked.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29

Rheumatism. with its sharp twlneos
aches and pains. DO you know the cause
Acid 10 the blood has accumulated In vour
ioints. The cure Be- found Ia Hoods s,r-
.,pariua which ueuuahnos this n.tt
Yrouson3s write that they have been con,
uicle.y cured of fheumausm by Hoo5's
e4fs8paria.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29

Digcstino cures indigestion ana dyspan-
Ella. No dieting. Cures while you eat Az
druggists.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-29

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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-29

been saving for that purpose when
frank came to the city for a brief visit
and made me present Of ten dollars,
which, added to what l had, enabled
ne to get the coveted garment.
He had asked me to go and see
Modjeska in las you like It," SO 1
FASTENED to procure my cloak so as to
make a presentable appearance. We
enjoyed the play very much, but alas!
those street cars ceased running so
early that in order to get my suburban
boarding place We had to make a mad
scramble as the curtain went down
On the last act.
Without waiting to give the check to
the maid, seized my cloak and got in
to it as we rushed down the stairs.
aided by my brother. As We seated
ourselves In the street car put my
hand into the coat pocket for my nit
tens to cover the thin kid gloves and
protect my hands from the cold. To
my establishment. drew out a dainty
pair of silk ones in place of the sober
brown saxony wool pair knit by m:
own dear mother How could this
thing be? l was sure that it was my
own cloak. for had been assured that
The only one like it had been sent to
Denver. Clearly someone must have
put them into my pocket by mistake.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-29

Ring mournfully, mournfully, bells!
o, drearily, drearily ring!
The old years almost through!
For the Old ring mournful knells:
But merrier song We'll sing,
A merrier song for the New!
The gray old year is dying;
His hours are almost spent;
His moments fast are flying;
The midnight winds are signing:
The boughs in prayer are bent
For the gray old year that's dyingl
The sad old dying year
Leaves many heart a smarting,
But joys he leaves us. too;
And we'll give a friendly tear
A tear for the old, at parting.
For the old that once was new.
He's been a good, true friend;
Good sermons he's been preaching;
Good seed has he been sowing:
o. we might greatly mend
Would We but heed the teaching
OF the good old year that's going!
The Old, departing sadly,
Bowed low with white locks stream
ing,
Will come to US no more;
The New comes blithe and gladly.
With Joy and hope all beaming,
As the old year came before.
Adieu, old year, adieu!
Your coming makes US gladder,
And we've learned SO much Of you!
But your days were all too few,
And your going leaves US sadder;
Adieu. old year. adieu!
Ring merrily, merrily. bells!
Now merrily, merrily riEg!
We've a smile in place of a tear!
Ring merrily. merrily, bells,
o, merrily, merrily ring.
Ring In the glad New Year!