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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-23

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

Henry Davis Captured by sheriR's
Posse.

Henry Davis Captured by Sherifr's
Posse.
Henry Davis, colored, who shot and kill
ed an unknown negro at Bayview in Lib
erty county, Saturday night, was cap
tured yesterday by Sheriff Brewer and one
of his deputies.
The killing was the result of a misun-
Outstanding in a gambling den. A number
of negroes assembled at a turpentine still
near Bayview and were engaged in a game
of cards until a late hour. Davis was one
of the participants and the negro whom
he killed is reported to have made a re-
mark to which Davis took o1fense and re-
scented.
AS soon as the tragedy was reported to
Sheriff Brewer a posse was organized to
track Davis. 1t was not known in what
direction he went but later the officers
learned he was intending to take the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western train at Nc
Intosh station. Sheriff Brewer and his
deputy took the train at Johnstons sta
ton for the purpose of catching the negro
when he got on at Mcintosh, Davis did
not know the officers were so close how
ever and jumped on the cars at that
place without any apparent fear of be-
ing captured When the train pulled out
of Mcintosh, the officers nabhed Davis and
got off with him at Pennington. where
they took the next train and returned TO
Bayview Little Is known as to the
circumstances of the killing.
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WORK OF THE TAX ASSESSORS.
INCREASE IN TAXABLE PROPERTY
OVER 1896 $2S55I2.

Total Value of Taxable Property ia
Savannah s85,O54, os7-Considera-
BILE New Property Brought Under
Taxation by the Assessors-Tax Re-
turns for This Year Coming in
Very SIOwIy-OnIy Two More Days
Left-SIany Bicycles Being Return
ed For Taxation.
The board Of tax assessors and receivers
report that the tax returns for 1898 are
coming in very slowly. Although only
two more days are left in which to make
returns. to-day and Thursday, tomorrow
being legal holiday, only a little more
than half the usual number of returns
have been received. The tax assessors do
not know what TO ascribe this unusual
slowness to. They have used every means
in their power to urge upon the taxpay
ers TO make their returns. The only
means left to them is to double-tax all
who fail 10 do so, and this they propose
unhesitatingly to do.
The only notable feature about the re-
turns now being made is the number of
bicycles. Many have been returned vol
unfairly. The assessors make it a point
to inquire of parties making tax returns
whether they are owners of bicycles. and
to require a return If the answer be in
the affirmative. In this way quite a num-
Der have been brought in
The board has submitted the following
report TO Mayor Meidrim for the year just
ended:
During the month of January 1897 we re-
ceived returns of personal property with
following roe
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Special Invitation.

The citizens of Savannah are invited to
inspect the first Florida Special by the
Plant System, which passes through Sa.
vannah to-day at 10 o'clock, city time.
This is the eleventh season of this great
train and each season il has been i'm
proved with every possible CONVENIENCE
II Is an exclusive Pullman train. simiIa >
to that on exhibition at the Worlds Fair
1t is the pride of the Pullman Comnanv
The speed this season exceeds thai of
any past season.
The special arrives at 1901 a. m ci,v
time, and leaves at 1906 a. M. arrives a,
Jacksonville l73 miles, at ITO D. m. ST
m. Thirty employees to each train n w y
Wrenn, Passenger Traffic Manager w
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TO INSIST ON FIRE ESCAPES.
A Majority of Council Believe They
should lie Required.

A Majority of Council Believe They
should lse Required.
Since the notices to erect fire escapes
were sent out by Chief Mcguire, there has
been some talk about the repeal of the
ordinance requiring them. 1t does not
seem to be seriously considered by men,
bers of council, however, the majority be-
ieving the law to be a good one. and are
of opinion that it should be enforced.
Alderman Guckenheilne r is of the opin-
ion that there is little necessity for fire
escapes. The ordinance requiring them
he thinks, was passed without a very
thorough consideration. There have been
no fires in Savannah, he says, by which
human life was lost, and while he be-
lieves such precautions are proper, he
does not think there is any great necessi-
~ for them at present.
Other members of the b Oard entertain
contrary views in regard to the
matter, and evidently will not
favor the repeal of the law
Alderman Owens had not made up
his mind in regard to his va lie, We're a re-
pealing ordinance introduced but stated
emphatically that he kne1g of large
number of buildings where fire escapes
are badly needed. Many places had been
observed by him, and he mentioned sew
eral where fire of any consequence would
likely to be fatal.
In view of the notice given owners of
buildings by Chief Mcguire, and the action
he proposes to take if the ordinance is not
complied with, it is evident the matter
VIII come to focus very soon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
COTTON MILLS To RESUME.
New Company Now Being Organized
TO Buy the Property.

\ meeting of former stockholders and
others interested in the Savannah Cotton
Mills Company was held yesterday in the
Office Of Mr.. George w. Owens, who was
president of the company.
There Is a project on foot, looking TO
buying the property from the Southern
Bank, reorganizing and starting the mills
to work again. The question was dis
cussed for some time, and it was prac-
tically decided that this should be done
Among those who are interested in the
project are some of the former stockhold-
ers of the property, and other parties
whose identity has not yet been disclosed,
but who are understood to be backing the
plan.
The company owed the Southern Bank
about $4,000, and that institution bought
the property In at public sale for $4,000.
If the parties who now want TO take hold
of il can secure it at their price, there
is liCtle doubt that they will take it, re-
organize it under new charter, and start
the mills in motion. So far as is known
the only desire on lhe part of the bank
is TO get the money due 1t, and it. may let
the property go for the amount of the
principal, interest and costs of the trans
action.
There is a question of few thousand
dollars more 10 be subscribed for the pur-
pose of carrying out the proposed plans
A committee was appointed at the meet
ing Yesterday to see other parties, who il
is believed, will take an interest in the
project, and they will be consulted to-day
Il is expected to get the property. secure
the new charter and be ready for running
within a short time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
Denth OF alichaeI ynnghnn.

The friends of Mr.. Michael w. Vaughan
were shocked yesterday to learn of his
death. which occurred at the ST. Jospeh's
Infirmary. Mr. Vaughan was attacked
with the grip week ago, and was taken
to the inhrmary. His illness was serious,
but it was thought that with his natural
Nv strong constitution he would recover
The deceased was A years of age. He was
a native Of Savannah, and generally well
known and popular For twenty-five years
ne was In the photograph business with
]. n. Wilson. For the last several years
he has been with Julius Kaufman In the
restaurant business. He leaves a brother.
James II. Vaughan, and two sisters. Mrs.
Capt. Ambrose and Miss Katie Vaughan.
rhe funeral will take place this afternoon
at o'clock, from his late residence, 5l4
Broughton street, east. The interment
viii be az the Cathedral cemetery.
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PAID TO PROVE THEIR RIGHTS.
A Lot of Litigation to Collect n
Quarter of "a Dollar.

Twenty-Five cents was the consideration
in a lawsuit settled in Justice Nathans'
court yesterday. There was some expense
TO the litigants, however, in paying costs
and attorney fees.
The case was that Zippeo Harris, negro
drayman against S. Bgler proprietor Of
the Kentucky liquor house on Bryan
street. Harris was sent to a place on
Broughton street to get five dozen jugs
and instead of bringing this number he
failed for some reason and took only half
of them. On taking the jugs TO the Ken
lucky liquor house, payment for drayage
was refused because the full number was
not delivered, Harris claiming no more
were given him.
Suit was instituted in the Justices court
by Harris to get the quar-
ter. The case was 10 have
come up for hearing to-day, but the mat
ter was settled. Mr.. Bigler paid the %
cents, together with 1910 court costs, and
Harris paid a lawyer s. to collect the
quarter. Both claimed they were right
and would accede to nothing until the
matter reached the courts.
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PROVED HE WASN'T THERE.
Mrs. Newton's Burglar Turned Out
Not to Be Lucius Aiken.

Mrs. NewtOn's Burglar Turned Out
Not to BE Lucius Aiken.
Lucius Aiken. colored ,arraigned in Justice
Wickhams court yesterday for burglary.
had some trouble in proving an alibi, the
basis of his defense.
The house of Robert Newton, No. CAB
Nichols street, was entered some weeks
ago. and 1t was claimed the thief carried
off $40 bill, which Newton thought he
had safely secreted in a pocket of his
clothes. The thief adopted the old tactics
which led him to the money. The main wit
ness against Lucius was Mrs. Newton, who
said she heard the sliding doors move and
knew a thief was pillaging the house. She
screamed and aroused her husband, who
struck a match and threw light on the
situation. AS quick as the light flashed,
Mrs. Newton said she saw Aiken, who
made a lunge for an open window and in
the dash, stumbled over chair and struck
against the dining table, making a loud
noise and adding to the already intense
excitement.
Fire at him quickr' cried Mrs. Newton
to her husband as the man was about to
escape.
But the match went out she said, and
the only other glimpse she got of the in
truder was when he ran across the yard
and under the glare of an electric light.
There was no possibility of her being mis-
taken, she said, and she emphasized to
Justice Wickham that If Aiken was dis
charged. injustice would be done.
In his own behalf Lucius introduced quite
an array of witnesses to establish an alibi,
which he succeeded in doing. Justice Wick
ham was perplexed for a time on account
of the pcsitiyeness of Mrs. Newton and
the straightforward story of Aiken's wit
nesses. The rule of law to give the accused
the benefit of any doubt was adhered to,
however, and the man was released.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. r. A Wilson of Atlanta is at the
De Soto.
Mr. w. A. Wilcox came Up last night
from Darien.
Mr.. G. I. Norman of Atlanta is stopping
at the De Soto.
Mr.. George NJ. Brinson of Stillmore is
registered at the De Soto.
Registered at the Pulaski yesterday was
Mr. S. A. Afford of Daisy.
Mr. E. F. Shropshire of Atlanta Is
among the visitors in the city.
Mr. D. McDougald of Moultrie was
among the guests at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr.. E. J. Giles came down from Reds
vile yesterday, registering at the Screven
House
Mr.. R. w. Higdon came up yesterday
from High Springs, Fla, registering at
the Pulaski.
- DR.. George H. Stone is out again, after
his recent severe illness, and is apparently
entirely recovered.
Among the guests registered at the Pu-
laski yesterday was Mr. John Morrison
who came over from Ellabel.
Mrs A. Moore and Mrs. w W. Beach
of Statesboro were among the guests stop
ping al the Pulaski yesterday.
Among the visitors who spent yesterday
in the city was Mr.. Niels Christensen, Jr,
who came over from Beaufort
Mr.. S. G. Lang, one of the leading citl-
zens of Sandersville was in the city yes
terday, a guest of the Screven House.
Mr.. and Mrs John Lynch and Miss Stella
Lynch of Philadelphia are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. d. A. Tuberdy, No. 512 Haber-
sham street.
DR.. r. B. Harris, who has been suffering
from an attack of the grip at his home in
the country for the last several DAYS. has
recovered, and is again attending to his
practice in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
TO BE HEARD THIS WEEK.

Testimony in the Southern Banks
Suit for Compensation.
If Mr.. Henry Crawford does not arrive
to represent the Mercantile Trust Com
,pany in the suit brought against ii by the
Southern Bank. the latter part of this
week, the hearing before Commissioner
III. e. Wilson will be proceeded with with
cut him. He has written a letter to Mr..
George A. Mercer. Jr., saying he was de-
layed again, and telling him if he did not
come this week to so ahead with the hear
ing, regardless of whether he was present
or not. The hearing will probably be had.
therefore the latter part of this week
The claim is for $4,000 for services in re-
coiving deposits of Central Railroad Sc
curitias under the reorganization plan.
for which the company wanted to pay
about $3.50
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kennedN-snith.

Mr.. Roger Kennedy and Miss Ehie
Smith We're married at the residence of the
brides parents on West Broad street
Thursday night. A number of friends were
present. The ceremony was performed nv
Rev. O. 6. Miugledorf
Mr.. Kennedy is a prosperous young BUSH
ness man. He ana his bride have many
friends who wish them much happiness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
BOARD OF TRADES DELEGATES
To the Atlanta and Tampa COnven-
tions.

To the Atlanta and Tampa COnven-
lions,
At meeting of the directors of the Sa-
vannah Board of Trade yesterday, Messrs
NJ. b. Lane, l. nj. Frank and James
Earle, Jr., were appointed to represent the
board at the convention to promote manu-
featuring. to be held at Atlanta, Feb TO-
A delegation of five members was ap-
pointed to attend the South and West Con-
eress, to be held at Tampa, Fla. Feb. s.
and 10, as follows: j. M. Dixon, j. b.
Johnson. l.. M Mcneil, b. f. Billiard an /
j. f. G. Myers.
The chief functions of the South and
West Congress Is to promote all kinds of
trade and the interchange of all kinds of
merchandise and manufactured articles
between the South and West. Another fea.
ture is to promote the movement of grain
to Southern distributing markets and
through Southern ports for export
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
NO MORE WOODEN FENCES.
They VIII Not he Allowed in Laurel
Grove

The Park and Tree Commission decided
yesterday to prohibit the further erection
of wooden fences around lots in Laurel
Grove cemetery. There are number OF
such wooden fences in the cemetery now,
many of them in state of dilapidation
and decay. The appropriation to the GEM
etery by the city does not contemplate
the expenditure of any portion of II for
the purpose of keeping private lots in con-
dition, hence the wooden fences around
those lots which have been neglected by
the owners are falling into decay To
check this growing evil the commission
has decided to prohibit the erection of any
more wooden fences in the cemeterY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
MERCHANTS CLUB INVITED.
To Consider Sending a Delegate to
the Atlanta Convention.

To COnstder sehding Delegate to
the Atlanta Convention.
President b. II. Levy of the Merchants
Association, has received a request from
President T. b. Neal of the Atlanta Cham
Der Of Commerce to appoint three dele
gates from the association 10 attend the
convention to be held in that city on Feb
II. for the encouragement of manufactur-
ing interests in Georgia.
Mr. Levy will call a meeting of the as
ISOLATION within a few days, and will Law
the matter before it. Ii is scarcely expect.
ed that deputation will be sent, though
it is thought a letter assuring n hearty
concurrence in the purpose for which the
convention is to be held will be forwarded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

The friends of Mr.. 4. L. Pead will re-
gret to learn OF serious accident having
befalien him yesterday. While riding his
bicycle home to dinner, he collided with a
small boy on a wheel Mr. Pead was
thrown violently and broke his arm. He
was picked up by friends. and taken 20
Or. LeHardy's Office. where the fracture
was reduced, and then to his home, No. 2l5
Han street, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

The uniforms for the First Regiment
Rand, recently organized have been dis
tributed among the nineteen members
These uniform were furnished by Messrs
B. II. Levy & Bro, and are the reeu-
lation equipment flor military bands
The band viii appear in the uniforms to-
morrow for the first time in the parade
in memory Of Gen. Lee. The organization
of military band in Savannah is a mat
ter of pride to the troops and to the
citizens as we'll The band has met fire.
quently of late for practice, and il is said
il has already attained a high state Of
musical excellence. Its music viii be a
feature of the parade.
The first appearance Of the band NAV
prove less satisfactory than is expected
Of future parades. Ii will be the first time
that music on the march has been at
tempted. Col. a. r. Lawton said last
night that he hopes the public win be
considerative Of this fact and also of the
band not having before tried the marching
movements. The drum major is new al
the business and may make mistakes.
--s-~ss-e----
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

The funeral of the late Isaac NJ. Appel
will take place at O'Clock this afternoon
from the family residence, No. 2OS New
Houston street west. The three compa-
mics of the Uniformed Rank. knights Of
Pythias; the members Of Calanthe Lodge
and of Clinton Lodge OF Masons will pay
the last tribute TO their deceased member.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
o. w. seNforth Dead.

Mr.. o. w. Seyforth died last night at
his home, No. go Broughton street. east
He had been i'll for some time, but not Sc
riously, and the announcement of his
death was received with surprise. Mr.
Seyforth was So years old. His wife sur
wives him. His funeral will probably take
place tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
TO GO TO MOBILE.
Mayor and Wealth Officer Will At
tend Qunra milne Convention.

tend Quora milne Convention.
Mayor MeldriIr and Health Officer lie
Hardy expect to e. ttend the quarantine con-
vention al Mobile next month.
There are so ma ny conventions coming
along just now th;lt it is difficult to keep
track of them. Am oug the number is the
Atlanta convention on Feb 10. to consider
the question of a constitutional amend
ment TO enable municipalities to exempt
new. manufacturing enterprises from taxa
ton.
The question eppoin ting delegates to this
convention will be laid before the next
meeting of council Icy Mayor Meldrim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
PROGRESS OF SEWER WORK
One Hundred LabOrers Digging in
Randolph Street.

The house drainage force is now cutting
through the top of the hill on Randolph
street The ditch is 20 feet deep and the
work is difficult The contractors saw.
however. that it is not a bad job for a
ditch of that depth. About 100 men were at
work yesterday. Brick laying on the sew
er was discontinued the masons having
caught up with the trench.
The first shipment of pipe was received
yesterday by the Baltimore steamer 1t
was only one car load. There are about 25
car loads on the way which are expected
this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
For Coughs and Throat Disorders

use Browns Bronchial Trocbes. Have
never changed my mind respecting them,
except / think better of that which / be-
gan by thinking well of.-Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher. Sold only In boxes.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
Mr.. Smart Appointad.

Mayor Meldrim has appointed Mr.. H. p.
Smart delegate to the Tampa fisheries
convention in place of Col. j. II. Estill
who was unable to accept the annnintrnent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
Increase

1--WE have inspected and assessed dur
ing the year, 255 permits for new buildings
and improvements, the total ASSESSED value
of which amounted to $685., 1856
I'VE found seventeen new houses and
eighteen improvements built without per-
mits during this year. and forty-seven
houses built prior to Jan. l. 1896, and
twelve lots not previously on the tax di-
gest, all of which are included in the
above figures
eve have re-assessed Garden and Rob
ertsville wards and have booked together
with the book containing the new improve
ments now in our Office open to inspection
by all parties at interest.
The total taxable property of the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
Ten This Eveninr

The Chancel Society of st. Johns Cburch
will give tea at the parish hall this even
ing from TO p. m. Admission 25c "a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18
oak, Pine ana Li~htwooo

All sizes and lengths. for sale by p
Cassels. Office and yard, 7OS Gwinnett
street, east. Telephone 77.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

Passengers leaving Savannah on Florida
Special 1906 a. m. city time, arrive in
Brunswick al 100 p. mad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

The commander of each of the military
companies last night urged them to show
up at the assemblies tomorrow afternoon
with full ranks. Gen. Lees birthday is
the time of all others when the officers de-
sire to make a brilliant turn out They
want to see all of the active members and
those of the other eligible classes possible
in the parade
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-18

Mr.. Hamilton w. Mabie, assistant editor
of the Outlook, and well-known literary
critic, will lecture for the Savannah Lii
ceum, Saturday night, Jan. %, at the
Guards hall Mr.. Mabie is one of the most
prominent essayists, critics and orators of
the day. After Mr.. Mabie, will come Mr..
F. Marion Crawford Feb g.