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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
COUNTY SUING FOR TAXES.
LOwndes COunty's Suit Against the
s., r. & w. Railway Company.

Sss - a. W company.
Argument was heard by Judge Fauigant
in the Superior Court yesterday in the
suit of the county of Lowndes against the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Company, for taxes claimed to be due the
county for the years 1880 to 1889 inclu-
sive. The argument was On a demurrer
fled by the defendant. The petition of tho
plaintiff was amended by the attorney in
important particulars and the case was
continued 10 the March term. 1t may be
that the case will be withdrawn entirely.
and the remedy sought in a different man
ner. The case has been on the docket for
some time, and has been up for argument
before M. 5. T. KingsberTy of Naldosta,
appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. W. l..
Clay of Erwin, Chisholm & duBignon lo-
the defendant.
Johanna Mendel, trustee OF the estate of
Meyer Mendel, was authorized by the
court TO sell forty shares OF Southern Rail-
way stock. estimated TO be worth $40 per
share. with instructions to reinvest the
proceeds III the building of four houses on
lots y and IS Law ward.
Argument In the Sheftan wiz case waa
continued before Judge FalHgant yester-
lay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
BOTH CLAIM THE DOG.
And BaiIiT Morgan Sued Out a War
rant for Her Possession.

rant for Her Possession.
A bull dog, of unknown pedigree. hut
with fighting abilities of a high order Is
The object of possessory warrant sued
out yesterday before Justice Of the paaoe
1. R. Nathans, The casus belli is now in
possession of large area in Justice Ma
thans office, and is fed at the end of a
stick.
DIR. " H. Taliaferro of Atlanta was a
witness of the dogs fighting prowess on
Wednesday night, and bought her of a
negro, who claimed to be her owner M
purchase cost him $25 Yesterday nornino
the doctor and the dog were walking down
Bull street when Bailiff H. M. Morgan Of
the City Court approached and claimed the
dog as his property. He wanted the ami
NAL delivered at once, but DIR. Talaferro
was unable to see 1t in that light. The
possessory warrant sworn out before ms
tee Nathans was the result.
The justice viii investigate the case to
day and turn over the dog to that one Of
the litigants who can produce the most
satisfactory proofs of ownership.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
IMMUNES AT A SUPPER.
Company L, Sixth Volunteers, Ate,
Spoke and Made Presents.

Spoke and Made Presents.
The members of Company L. Sixth I'm
munes, enjoyed a supper al Freid's res
taurant last night A committee of the
company, consisting of Sergeants Splllane
and Brock, Corporal Powell and Private
Lemon. had arranged the details and the
war-worn veterans of Porto Rico ate and
drank, and talked and listened to their
hearts content. They told stories of by
gone hardships and with the remembrance
of these in their minds enjoyed the feast
with added and redoubled zest.
A pleasing feature of the occasion was
the good will the men of the company
seemed to entertain for their officers and
which was strongly in evidence To Can't.
James ]. Bowers and to First Sergeant
r. w. Stephenson handsome and suitably
inscribed gold watches were presented and
First Lieutenant G. T. Trent was pre-
sented a silver mounted umbrella Each
of the recipients of these evidences of re-
gard and esteem made feeling and elo-
quent responses The men were assured
that the gifts would be preserved as souv-
enirs of very happy time and as glad
reminders that the officers efforts to pro-
vide for their mems comfort and conven-
fence had been appreciated.
There are probably few companies in
the service among which there exists such
perfect accord and agreement between Of
ficers and men as obtain in Company L.
AS one of the men expressed il, 1.-THE cap
tain has been, and is, and always will be
one of the boys" and his and his officers
popularity seems to spring from this. The
men left the table happy, every one with
kind word for Savannah, where their
military career is to find Its termination.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
sUPT. MAGUIRE FIRE MARSHAL.
Mayor Myers Names Him to Fill This
Position without Pay,

POSITION without Pay.
Upon recommendation of the committee
on fire. Mayor Myers appointed Super
intendent Mcguire yesterday TO be fire
marshal, the duties of which Office he is
TO perform in connection with his present
duties. Since the Office is without the
usual emoluments, Supt. Mcguire is prob
ably not looking for congratulations.
An ordinance provides for the appoint
ment of a fire marshal but Council does
not see its way clear to fill the office al
present with a regularly paid officer. 1t
was thought Supt. Mcguire could perform
the duties without serious interference
with his other duties and after the mat
ter had been investigated by the fire COM
mittee, the appointment was recommend
ed
The duties consist In examining build
ings and stopping the dumping of trash
in cellars or other places which is ant To
cause fires. The marshal has the power
TO put violators on the docket and prose-
cute them for infractions OF the ordi-
nance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
LIEUT.. ROBERTS AT HOME.
VIII Join the Eighth Cavalry in
Cubn shortly.

Lieut.. Hugh Roberts, who recently grad
uated from West Point, ranking seven
tenth in a class Of seventy-four. is In the
city visiting his father, Mr.. Dwight l..
Roberts Lieut.. Roberts has been assign
ed to the Eighth Cavalry, having chosen
the cavalry branch of the service in pref
erence 20 the artillery, to which he was
eligible by reason of his high standing in
his class. Mr.. Roberts will leave shortly
to Join his regiment in Cuba. He is the sec
ond Of Savannah's younger representa-
tives in the army, Lieut.. C. b. Pritchard
Jr, who graduated previously being with
the Ninth Cavalry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
z Nestibule Trains
Savannah to New York
BY Plant System.

Leave Savannah, city
time ...... ...... 49,. SGT p. m. 1:35 m
Arrive Washington ..12:45 noon 7:Ol a. m
Arrive New York e;4S p, m. 1:O3 p. m.
Every sleeping car, compartment car.
dining car, observation car, baggage. mai,
and express car, vestibuled. No extra
charge for fast time on Plant System.
All cars built by Pullman shops. Train
leaving savannah S:27 p. m. daily, except
Sunday; train leaving :35 D. m. dajlv
Dining car through to New York witbou4
change. b. w. Wreun.
-ad. Passenger Traffic Mapa,a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
FLORIDA CENTRAL AND PENINsU-
LAR RAILROAD.


For Jacksonville, St. Augustine. Tampa,
Miami and all Florida points. also Ha-
Vana, Nassau and Key West.
Depart from Savannah:
sos a. n, city time-New York and
Florida Fast Mail
1922 a. m, city time-New York and Flor
ida Limited Solid Vestibuled train.
SAT p. m, city time-New York and Flor
da Express Solid Vestibue train
10 Jacksonville. Through car to
Tampa,
A. o. MacDonell,
--ad. General Pass. Agent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
THE MODERN WAY

commends Itself to the well-lnformed. to
do pleasantly ana effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagrocable as well. To cleanse the svs-
TEN and break UP colds, headaches AMI
fevers without unpleasant after effects
use the delightful liquid laxative reme.i,,
Syrup Of Figs. Made by California dc
syrup Company-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
HAMMOND BANKRUPTCY CASE.
Set for a Hearing Before the Referee
March g.

The case of r, w. Hammond, of Josselyn,
Liberty county, who filed his petition to be
declared a bankrupt In September but
whose attorneys waited until rules and
forms had been promulgated by the Su-
prcme Court. has been set for hearing
before the referee en- March g.
The case has aroused more than usual
interest and it is expected that the attor-
neys viii fight Hammond's applicatioi, for
discharge to the last ditch.
The creditors Of Perry & Benton have
been receiving during the last few DAYS
the fruits OF the compromise with The
bankrupt firm. Each of them who has prov-
ed his claim has received one-third Of tho
amount of IFS amount. the comproroise
agreed upon. Judge A. II. MacDonell. the
referee. is paying the claims as they are
proved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
A CHANGE IN POST OFFICERS.
Lieut. spence becomes Assistant Adj
jutant General.

An order was issued yesterday by col.
Laurence -. Tyson. commanding the post
at Savannah, relieving Lieut.. Albert W.
jennings and naming Lieut.. Shirley E.
Spence OF Company L. Of the Sixth I'm
munes to succeed him as assistant adiutapt
general. Col. Tyson's headquarters as com.
mauder Of the post are at the ProvldeDt
building, though he spends much OF his
Zine at camp looking after his regiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
WAS WELL INSURED.
DR.. George Fl. stone Had "a Life Pol.
icy for $4,000.

Mr.. Charles w. Saussy was grant
ed temporary. letters of admin
istration yesterday on the estate
of DR.. George H. Stone and filed net;-
ton for permanent letters OF administra-
ton with the clerk of the Court of Ordi-
nary. DR.. Stone left no will Besides con.
siderable real estate he had a policy for
$4,000 in the Mutual Reserve Fund Iifa
Association of New York.
Mr.. Sam r. Einste.n filed petition for
permanent letters of administration on the
estate of Mrs. Yetta R Einstein
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
For Over FIFTY Yenrs

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has beer,
used for children teething. 1t soothes IN.
child, softens the gums. allays all main
cures wind collie, and is the best ren,ec,.
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bo.
tle.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
4 Trains
savannah TO Tampa,
Nv Plant system.

Leave Savannah, city time, $40 a. m.
9:35 a. m. 1906 a. m, 6.35 p. m.
Arrive Tampa Bay Hotel, 5:45 p. m
sos %. m, S:25 D. m, S:25 a. m.
Arrive Port Tampa, $40 p. m, $50 D.
M, $50 p. m., $3.50 a. m.
Trains leaving Savannah 1906 a. m. daily
except Monday. d. w. Wrenn.
--ad, Passenger Traffic Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
> Trains
y Trains
Savannah TO ChnrIcstOn
by Plant system.

Leave Savannah city time, 6 q. m, 1885
p. m, 2;SO p. M, s:27 p. m, 2:I5 a. m.
Arrive Charleston II a. M, 4:Ss d n,
$50 p. m, ll:i5 p. m, 6:13 a. m. Train
leaving at s:27 p. m. daily except Sunday
=. w. Wrenn,
--ad Passenger Traffic Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
4 Trains
Savannah Ia Jacksonville.
BY Plant system

Leave Savannah, city time, $40 A. m
9:35 a. M. 1906 a. M, 6:S5 .. m.
Arrive Jacksonville, city time, 7:SO a. m
1850 m, / p. m, 1850 D. m
Train leaving Savannah 1906 a. m. daily
except Monday. 3. w. Wrenn
-ad, Passenger Traffic Manager,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
DIR. HAWTHORNE AT SEA

GlVeh an OUTING ON the BInckash
Banks.
A trip down the river and out to tho
Blacklist banks was given Rev. DR.
Hawthorne yesterday. The party went
out on the tug w. F. McCauley. and snsrt
several hours fishing. Returning tosTvbee
the tug was anchored at the government
pier, where dinner was served Amono
those of the party We're Rev. j. d. Jordan
MIR. William f. McCauley, Mr.. william NJ
Davant. Mr.. j. T. Shuptrine, Mr.. w 9
Powell and Mr.. E. A. Cults.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24
DO NOT PROPOSE TO PAY.
Aldermen VIII Give the Cold Shout
der 90 EX-Chiefs.

There was very Httle said Yesterday
about the notices filed by Messrs No
Dermott Willink and Hanley. thai .ho,.
will expect the city to pay them salaries
for the coming two years on the etrength
of their having formerly held c;tv oesas.-
the city claims neither OF the ex-ofl3,,os.
nave ever reported for duty, or offereI' =
continue their services. The aldermen de.
say that they do not propose 10 ns,, 20
ex-offcers. "N' '"e
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-24

scrofula, salt rheum and all diseases
caused by impure blood are cured bv
Hoods sarsaparilla. which is America
lGreatest Medicine.-ad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05

DESTROYED BY EARTHQUAKE.


Calcutta, Sept 2a--The Methodists,
whose stations and schools suffered
from the earthquake, are American
missionaries. Queen Victoria, on hear.
ing Of the disaster, telegraphed her
profound sympathy to the bereaved
families. The story of the destruction
Of the Ida Villa branch of the Calcutta
girls school. supported by American
Methodists, is related by Miss Stahl, who
saved many of the children. A land
slide compelled the occupants to leave
the building, and Miss Stahl, guiding
the children, commenced perilous
climb, finally gaining the Mall road.
All the time rain was pouring down in
torrents, the earth was shaking and
the children were terrified. The black.
ness Of the night, falling boulders, the
crushing of trees and fears of earth
quake finally compelled the party to
fly into the night.
Will Burlee, the sole survivor OF those
who were caught in the landslide at
Ida Villa, says that when it was seen
that escape was impossible, a sister
made all kneel in prayer, and while
kneeling the house was swept away.
1t Is estimated that the loss to the tea
garden proprietors alone is about S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
BURCHERS MASSINC.
Two Thousand Beers congregate
Near the Natal Boundary.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT At PRETORIA.
London, Sept. GA dispatch to the

London, Sept. GA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Charlestown says:
Communicating Is proceeding In the Walker
strom district and probably throughout the
Transyaal. Two thousand burghers are as.
sembled at Wakkerstrom, which Is eight miles
from Laings Mex. Twelve hundred have been
ordered to sandspall, i3 miles west Of the Natal
border, where they will meet Orange Free State
artillery 'hich has been lying low in this
nelghborhood for fortnight.
Intense excitement continues to pre-
vail at Pretoria, where, apparently, 1t
is believed that there is no escape from
war. The commission appointed to
consider the matter reported yesterday
as to what officials are necessary to
carry on the government in the event
of war and fixing their salaries. The
field cornet at Pretoria is again serving
out rifles, and all preparations are be-
ing made to take the field.
The burghers are getting uneasy at
the concentration of British troops be-
tween Ladysmith and Laings Mex, and
especially at Glencoe and Dundee. The
nominal reason for the concentration
is the protection Of the Dundee coal
fields; but burghers shrewdly suspect
that the real reason is the formation of
a force which will advance across the
frontier at Vryheid as soon as war is
declared. The Beers do not intend to
be caught mapping and are now mass
ing around Vryheid, not, however,
merely as protective measure, but to
be prepared unless the British rein
forcements across the border cease, to
make dash in force through portion
of Xulnland, crossing the Buffalo river
at point below Rorkes drift, and
then Selling the railroad, cut off the
British garrison at Dundee and Lady
smith from the south. which would not
only interrupt the British lines Of com
but would seriously inter.
fere with a forward movement.
A MATTER OF A CONs0NANT.
London, Sept. 30. The Daily News,
which appeals to the government to
await President Kruger's reply before
second dispatch says:
II as has been asserted on behalf Of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
M'ARTHUR'S MOVEMENT.
The General Plans Known to Washipg tOn
Officials, but for Reasons of Policy
Refuse to Make Them Public.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The move
ment of Macarthur, Wheaton and
Wheeler on the Porac. as reported by
cable from Manila, is what the war de-
partment has been anticipating for the
last two weeks. The general plans of
this movement were known to the off,
Gals, but they refused to give out dis
patches on this subject for fear the en-.
envy would profit by the information.
The rainy weather has delayed the
movement.
1t was known to the war department
that considerable force of the enemy
was in the vicinity of Porac, and the
general idea, it is believed, is to break
up the defense which the insurgents
have prepared during the rainy season
in order that their forces may be weak
ened when the time comes for more
extensive campaign.
Gen. Otis purpose, as understood at
the department, is to make short mill
tarv detours whenever the weather
permits and general advance all along
the line in November. Porac has
population of $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 29.-Fifty
military surgeons Of this and other
countries, most Of them gray haired
and past middle age, men of great
dignity Of mein, all uniformed and
wearing shoulder straps of gold
braid, many with decorations upon
their coats that tell of service and
honorable achievements in actual war
fare on land and sea; these gathered
yesterday in the rooms Of the Com
mercial club and began what is for
mally known as the eighth annual
meeting Of the Association OF Military
Surgeons OF the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
Five Million Presbyterians.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Interest at
the first session of the Pan-Presbyterian
alliance was centered in statistical
report by Rev. e. D. Mathews, general
secretary. The report showed that the
alliance represents about 5000, 900 com.
municants throughout the world and
attending congregations aggregate 25,.
100000. Dr. Mathews pointed out that
of the communicates 1000, 900 speak
the continental languages of Europe,
Asia and Africa, while about 1000, OOd
speak the English language.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
ABOUT THE CENSUS.
Conference Concerning Questions to
Be Put to the People.
Mr.. N'KIyLEY'S WESTERN TRIP.
At Urgent Request of Political Friends II
Is Being Exteaded and Stops May BE
Made In IOwa-Enlistments-
Cherokee Reservation.

Washington, Sept. 80. -Ex-Gov. Mer-
riam, the director of the census, has
had several conferences at the white
house recently as to matters pertaining
to his bureau. Among these, it is said,
is the subject Of questions which are to
be propounded to the 100000 people
of the country next June. They have
been decided upon by Director Merriam
and will soon be printed. They have
met with the approval of the president,
it is said. In general the endeavor has
been to make the questions simpler
than before and to reduce their num-
her, This is in accordance with the
views of the census committee of the
two houses of congress. SeveraLof the
questions which aroused the most an
tagonism in 1890 have been omitted al
together. The chief of these was the
inquiry Of each person whether he or
she had any acute or chronic disease.
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY's WESTERN TRIP.
Washington, Sept. 29.-The presi-
dents western trip is developing rap
idly and at the urgent request of polit-
ical friends is being extended at re-
markable rate. Senator Allison is in
sisting upon several stops in Iowa and
the president will undoubtedly yield.
The itinerary in its final form will not
be ready for announcement before the
presidents departure and may be
changed after the start is made II
remains undecided whether Admiral
Dewey will accompany the party. The
admiral is reported as firing under the
strains of The celebrations and may
feel the necessity Of taking rest after
he goes through the Washington
ordeal.
THE PROGRESS OF ENLIsTMENTs.
Washington, Sept. BORDERS have
been issued to stop recruiting for the
Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth volun.
teer infantry, those regiments having
secured an excess OF recruits. The two
colored regiments are making steady
progress in recruiting. The total en-
listment TO date is l1,4Ss, only 1,OOC
short of the total number required to
complete the volunteer army up to its
maximum under the presidents last |
two calls.
THE CHEROKEE RESERVATION.
Washington, Sept. 20. THE secretary |
of the interior has authorized the |
agent of the Cherokee Indians to re-
move from the reservation of that tribe
all persons who refuse to pay the taxes
under the tribal laws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
May build a Fine Plant.

Upton, Mo-, Sept 29.-Gov. Stephens
ex-Gov. D. R. Francis, Col. C. C. Bell
and Prof. 5. A. Weltner bought the old
pottery works at Akinsville, with 81
acres of land, for SITS. The land pro.
duces fine grade of white clay, but
for want of capital nothing has been
done with it. 1t is rumored that the
buyers will establish a $4,000 plant
and make pressed brick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
PORAC CAPTURED.
Gen. Macarthur Attacks the Town and
DiSperses the Enemy After Half
an Hours Fighting.

Manila, Sept. 29.-Gen. Macarthur
entered Porac after half an hours
fighting yesterday. The American loss
was slight and the insurgent loss is not
known. The attacking party moved
on Porac in two columns. Both columns
struck the town at nine o'clock and
opened brisk fire, which was replied
to by the enemy for half an hour.
Then the insurgents fled and the Amer
leans marched over their trenches and
took possession of the place. The
movement was strategical success
and resulted in the clearing of several
miles of country thereabout.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
Briggs WIN lie sunerylsor,

Washington, Sept. s0.-Director Mer.
riam has appointed Charles S. Briggs
to be supervisor Of census for the
Fourth Kansas district, D. W. East.
man, who had been selected for the
place, having withdrawn his applica-
ton. The report is current here that
Eastman is to be appointed receiver Of
the Atchison national bank, which late
ly failed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
Declared the Midway a Nuisance.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. 29.-Mayor
A. P. Grimshaw issued the following
order to the chief of police: "You are
hereby instructed to take immediate
steps to suppress the lascivious per.
formances taking place on Madison
street in front of the governors man,
sion called The Midway for the good
of the community" The fair man.
ayers located the midway in one of the
most respectable blocks of the town,
and engaged several coarse hoochee.
coochee dancers and kindred perform.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
BritIshers After Fine Pack Mules.

St. Louis, Sept a9.-for the past
three weeks negotiations have been
pending between agents Of the British
government and st. Louis dealers for
5000 Of the finest pack mules that can
be secured, to be shipped to South
Africa, via New Orleans. Maj. H. j.
Scobell, of the British army, will arrive
here to-day to look after the shipment
of the animals, which dealers here say
can be supplied in few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
Prominent Omaha Cftisen bead.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. s9.-Christian
Hartman, one of the Oldest and most
prominent business men in this city,
died yesterday. He was prominent
Mason. He built the first beef packing
plant erected in this city and was in
terested in other large business enter
prises For number of years he has
been the head OF the Nebraska Fire In
spection bureau, which practically
fixes the rating on all property in
Nebraska.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
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All Cattle RecOrds RroLan.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept s.--All Kan
sas City cattle records were broken
yesterday when the receipts at the
stock yards were 1854 head. In ad-
dition to the days receipts 10000 head
were carried over, so that there were
over 80, 900 head Of cattle in the yards,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-05
The Devastation Was Awful.

London, Sept. 29.-The Greek govern
ment was informed yesterday that the
severe shock Of earthquake around
Smyrna killed 1000 persons, injured
500 and demolished 1000 houses and
two villages.