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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
A PLEASANT REMEMBRANCE.
Testimonial Presented to Mai. Cor
don by the Georgin Hussnrs.

Testimonial Presented to Mai. Cor
don by the Georgia Hussars.
Maj. Belrne Gordon was. on his return
to the city after an absence of several
weeks, presented with a handsomely en-
crossed copy of the preamble and resolu-
tions adopted by the members of his Old
troop, the Georgia Hussars, of which he
was the commander for seven years. The
action was very gratifying to Maj. Cor
don a an evidence of the appreciation of
the services which he rendered the troop
in all capacities from that of private to
captain, and also because of the deep IN
terest which he still retains in the organ
ization
The preamble recites Mai. Gordon's SER
vice with the troop and his work in its be-
half Enisting as a private Nov. "a, 1874
he was successfully promoted 70 corporal
April 10, 1876 sergeant Jan. Il, 1878, which
position he retained until a pro onged alb
senCe from the city compelled him TO sur
render his Office on June 80, 1879. while sim
retaining his membership Returning TO
the city he was again made a corporal Oct
g. 1892, and sergeant Jan. 49, 1885. He was
transferred to the veteran roll Sept. %.
1886, but returned to active service as first
lieutenant Feb. 16, 1890.
The following year he was elected cap
tain, receiving his commission June 2S.
1891, which position he held until Jan. a,
1899, resigning it TO accept the position of
major of the first squadron Of the First
Regiment of Cavalry, Georgia Volunteers,
The fourth of his name and family 10
hold the office of captain of the Georgia
Hussars" says the preamble, me added
lustre to the bright name his ancestors
had left and by his fidelity, ability and
interest in administering the military and
financial affairs Of the troop. won laurelS
as well as The confidence, respect and af-
lection of his fellow troopers
The preamble recites the efficiency which
| the troop acquired in drill work, carbne
and pistol practice and other military ac-
| cOmpiishments. the trip 20 Washington in
/ 1898, the distinction gained by the troor
| there and the wreck of the train return
/ ing being mentioned. The resolutions fol-
/ lowing the preamble are as follows:
Resolved, That the Georgia Hussars, il
meeting assembled, do regret chat Capt
/ Gordon will no longer be an active mem.
Der, and learn with unfegned pleasure
| that he viii remain a veteran member Of
the troop.
Resolved. further, That the troop con
graduates Maj. Gordon and he First Reg
| ment of Cavalry, Georgia Volunteers, ans
especially its First Squadron upon his pro
motion.
Resolved That these resolutions, Wit
the preamble, be spread upon the minutes
of the troop and that a copy be sent t(
| Maj. Gordon.
The resolutions are signed by the com
mittee. Messrs. II. NJ. Whoever, A. McC
/ Duncan and E. S Elliott Ii is needless e
say chat this testimonial Of regard an,
affection from the men whom he com
| manded viii be preserved by Maj. Cor
Gon as one of his most treasured memeu
| tos
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
THE STREET RAILWAY TAX.
DIR. c. II. Lanneau Thinks He WAS
Treated Badly by the City.

The City Council Will take up the mat
ter of the special tax upon street rail-
ways this afternoon and it is likely that
some alteration will be made in the tax
ordinance, which will DE satisfactory to
the street railway people without mate
rally reducing the city's revenue. As the
ordnance now stands the street railway
company would have 10 pay $500 on the
mileage basis for the privilege of operat-
ing besides the special tax Of $25 on each
car. The company has made no objection
TO the car tax, which is a considerable
item in itself.
An interesting Communication will come
before Council from DIT. c. b. Lanneau,
who temporarily filed the position of city
physician in the Second district for about
ten days. Mayor Myers was out of the
city when DR.. NJ. T. Davis resigned as
city physician In the Second district, ana
Acting Mayor Tiedeman appointed Dr..
Lanneau to fill the vacancy until an cleo
ton could be held
DR.. Lanneau states in his communica-
ton that the appointment came TO him I'M
sought and he seems 70 have taken it for
granted that his election would follow as
a matter of course He states that he i'm
mediately secured an office in the dis
trict, ftted 1t up with the necessary fur
niture, had new sign painted and ad-
vertised his location in the Morning News
IN order that the city patients might know
where TO find him. DR.. Lanneau does not
think that Council gave him a fair deal
in e!ecting some one else after he had gone
to this trouble and expense to prepare
himself 10 properly discharge his duties
and he thinks that Council should at least
reimburse him the $l1.75 expense to which
he was put in making these preparations.
incidentally, ii may he stated in this
connection that DR.. Levi. the new city
physician In the Second district does not
seem to have been as active in making
himself known to the city patients of the
district as DR.. Lanneau states himself
10 have been. The records of the city
dispensary show only eleven patients
treated by him In the thirteen days since
his installation in office with total of
twenty-five prescriptions written. There
were also seven patients treated at the
police barracks. In the same length of
time there have been nearly 1900 pre-
scriptions filed at the dispensary on the
order of the other four city physicians,
or an average of about 400 prescriptions
each Perhaps DIR. Lewis failure to ad-
vertise his Office accounts for the small
number of charity patients who have APP
piled to him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
AT REST IN LAUREL GROVE.
Burial of Alma Marie, infant Daugh-
ter of Mr.. and MRS. Thomas Gamble.

The funeral of h'tle Alma Marie, in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Gamble, took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence of MIR. Harry Gallager,
Park avenue and Barnard street. The last
tribute Of love and respect to the little one
was paid by a number of sympathis.ng
friends.
Rev. Osgood f. Cook, pastor of Grace
Me hodst Church, conducted the service.
In a touching reference to The lives and
desCnies of the young, he consoled the be-
reaved. While death had not creDt into
the family altogether Unexpectedly, the
parents were none the less grieved over
their loss. The kind words spoken soften
ed he sorrow which had lefallen the little
house hold. but time only VIII dispeil the
grief which words could not reach. The
services al the house were simple, bur
touching.
After the conclusion Of the services at
the house. the remains were conveyed 10
Laurel Grove cemetery, where they were
buried in the family lot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
JURY JUSTIFIED THOMAS.
NO Blame Attached to Him for Kill
ing Dixon.

An inquest was held at the Office of the
coroner last night to determine the cause
and manner of the death of James Dixon,
the negro who was shot by Ben Thomas,
at Poo.er Saturday, and who died on Mon
day. and the degree Of b,ame attached to
his slayer. The jury returned a verde. of
justihab!e homicide.
The story TOLD by the witnesses to the
shooting was practically IDENTICAL with
that given already in the Morning News
These witnesses, who testified at the in
quest were BUSH Hazard and william
Bass. two negroes who We're present at
the time the fatal shots were fired and
witnessed The row between Thomas and
Dixon from lis incipency to It's tragic end
They said that the two had begun the
quarrel because of fight that had pre-
viously taken place between Dixon's wife
and the woman with whom Thomas had
been living, and in which the Dixon wc-
man had received much the worst OF It.
Dixon had first attempted to use a rife,
and when that was jerked from his hands
and thrown aside by Thomas had drawn
and attempted to use a revolver Thomas
had taken this away also and while Dixon
was attempting to get the rifle TO make
another attack. Thomas shot him twice
This is the story told by Hazard and
Bass
Thomas claimed when seen by a Morn
ing News reporter in his cell a the station
house, on the evening of his surrender
to The police, that the pistol had gone of
accidentally, and without any exercise
of voiition on his part. He was trying
at the time TO keep the muzzle pointed in
the direction OF Dixon. and succeeded.
SO that when the revolver dld go Off IN
the struggle the balls entered his oppo-
uents body.
Adopting either tale the jury thought
Thomas equally justified and brought In
verdict 10 this effect. after but a few
minutes deliboralion. Coroner Gocttc inn
mcdlatc,y thereafter went 90 the station
house, where Thomas had been confined
sine" his surrender ana ordered his re-
lease. The negro BEARS good character
with those for whom be- has worked and
b. said Co Doe of a pcaceable and in0nen-
Hfc nature. The court records contain
90 mention OF prior misdeeds Oh his part
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

GREENS SHOT FOR PRIZES.
Private PhiIpOt Won the Company
Medal and First Prize


The annual prize shoot OF the Irish Jas
per Greens took place AT the Avouda- o
rio. r,roa vestar.lax- afternoon nh
- -, ~. -. o., --.I
'i'0 10y" W. N'' ''A'' - ivy "'''Ne'9 am
men, under the command of Capt p. +.
Gleason, and, considering The little o2p0r-
r,pit,, FOR nr,ctica that most of tho mo,
haye bad fbeir vorlf, at thn hutta VS.
hjot,1,- ,rs.1i,oble
T,he en)tsfed mon of Tho cocrr,nv ,vsro
,ti,,i5o,3 i,,to ty,o cIass.s Graded in aocorl-
80. IN, tloir ,re,,io,,s racCrde nc sharr-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
LARGE SALE OF LANDS.
Culver Property sold by Miss Helen
Culver TO Robert Culver.

Culver Property sold by Miss Helen
Culver 10 Robert Culver.
The property of Miss Helen Culver, con-
sisting of probably several hundred lots
and small houses in the city OF Savannah
and in the county just beyond the city
limits, has been sold and conveyed by the
owner 10 Robert Culver her brother The
deed conveying this property was filed in
the Office Of the clerk of the Superior
Court on yesterday.
The deed of conveyance was executed
and delivered in Chicago of which Miss
Culver tx now resident. The consldera-
ton is given at $3S334, and the convey
ance bears revenue stamps to the amount
of $3.50. The residence of the purchaser,
Mr. Robert Culver is given1as Baltimore.
None of the property conveyed is spe-
officially described, the deed merely trans
ferriug all OF the lands and tenoments
held by the grantor in the city of Savan-
nah and the county of Chatham There
is no further and more definite descrip-
ton. II Is provided that all contracts for
the sale of any OF these lands and houses
shall be assigned 10 the purchaser Of the
rest OF the estate, who assumes the OBJ
Igat lions and Is TO take the benefits there
Of, including all moneys due or to become
due thereon, as part of the contract OF
sale.
The property conveyed is located prin-
c.paliy BOO the Southwestern section OF he
city. and consists Of small tenemenls.
which arc rented 90 negroes and the poor
a. classes on white tenants. Some Of Il.
however, Is ia more pretentious dwellings.
The exact locations OF All the various
pieces Of property Is known probably only
to Miss culver ana the purchaser The
properly Is a part OF the estate Of the
late q. J Hun. which he bequeathed 20
Miss Culver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
FORMALLY OPENED.
Hunter & Van Keuren Opened Their
New store 10 Their Patrons Yes
.o,d.-a prattv gfora

Hunter & Van Keuren Opened Their
New store 10 Their Patrons Yes
terday-A Pretty store.
The new jewelry store of Hunter & Van
Keuren, 14S Bull street. was formally
opened yesterday. All day long friends
poured into the store, congratulating the
new firm upon its up-to-date establish
ment and wishing it abundant success.
The place was decorated tastefully with
palms, and presented a new and dashiug
appearance.
The stock of the firm is entirely new.
Every watch, piece of silver or ring is
the latest pattern. And the good taste in
the selections of this handsome stock be-
speaks a successful career for Messrs.
Hunter & Van Keuren. A complete line
Of Gorham's silver was shown, as well
as cut-glass, precious stones, etc. Mr..
Van Keuren has been a jeweler all his
life, the last eleven years of which have
been spent in Savannah, where he has an
extended acquaintance. He is regarded as
one of the best men in the business. The
repairing and watch department will be
directly under his supervision.
Mr.. Hunter is a native Savdnnahtan
and is best known to the business men OF
Savannah as the cashier of the Savan-
nah Bank and Trust Company, a position
which he held quite a long time He vii
have charge of the financial branch oil
the new firms business. He has a large
acquaintance in Savannah, and is a pop
ular citizen. The store was open last
night and the elegant fixtures and bright
lights attracted the attention of Bull street
pedestrians.
1t may be noted that the new firm has
a handsome burglar-proof safe, as large
and commodious as a vault.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
Excursion to PhiIadeIphia. Pm

On account of the G. A. R. encampment,
the Plant System will sell excursion tickets
to Philadelphia from all prominent sta
lions on Sept. l, and 9, good TO return
until Sept. 49, at one fare for the round
trip. BY depositng tickets at Philadelphia
and payment of SOC, limit will be extended
until Sept 80.
For further information apply to any
agent of the system or to b. w Wrenn,
passenger traffic manager; II. c. McFad-
den, assistant general passenger agent,
Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
MAY BE \ COMBINE.
baker and ShaGer May he the Dis
pensRry Team.


The chief event before the meeting of
Council this afternoon is likely 10 be the
election of officers to succeed the present
incumbents al the city dispensary. Meth
er Keeper OKeefe. nor his assistant Mr..
Wacasser, have put in applications for re-
election. They are doubtless of the opin-
ion that il would be Of no use
Mr.. Eugene Baker is the favCrite for the
keepers place and ii seems iikely that he
viii land without any difficulty. Mr.. O.
II. Shaffer is the other candidate and his
friends have been quite active in his be-
half. 1t is known that Mr.. Shaffer ha >
some supporters on the board. 1t is pos
sble that a compromise may be arranged
by which Mr. Baker will be made keeper
and Mr.. Shafter assistant. This would
shut out Messrs. J. 5. Mcdowell and L.
j. Keffer. Jr., two enierprsing young men,
each of whom aspirSs TO the assistants
place. Both have friends who are pulling
Tor them with might and main. and it is
hard TO say which one viii land if the
Baker-Shaier combine does not go
through.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
A Liberal EDUCATION.
Emory College, Oxford, Ga, Fur
nishes 1t to Young Men.

While Emory College. at Oxford, Ga, is
under the direction of the Methodist
Church. yet at the same time 1t is hber-
al in all of its ideas and management. 1t
receives a patronage from all other Prot
estant Churches. The interest which the
faculty takes in a boy, the high curricu-
lum and the moral air about the place,
makes it a desirable institution for the
proper education of boys and young men.
Emorys record for the past sixty years
is one that few institutions in this coun-
try can surpass.
DR.. c. e bowman, the president will
give you such information as you may de-
sire if you have a boy that you would
like to send to that institution.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

About Tetterine. DR.. NJ L. Fielder Of &c
lectic p. o.. Gilmore county, Alabama.
says: Il know it to be a radical cure for
letter, salt rheum, eczema and all kindred
diseases of the skin and scalp. / never
prescribe anything else in all skin trou-
bles." Send sec in stamps for a box Of IL
paid, TO the manufacturer j. T. Shup.
trine, Savannah, Ga. If your druggist
doesn't keep tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
Tonight at Isle of Hope.

The gentlemen, as well as the ladies, will
be awarded handsome prizes tonight All
other resorts having closed for the sea-
son, these popular entertainments will be
more appreciated than ever every Wednes-
day and Friday evening. Tide suits for
bathing by moonlight. Brown diamond
back terrapin soup will be served with
supper from to y. Take cars at Tenth
street Respectfully, Barbee & Bandy.-
al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
no CLEANSE rHE SYSTEM.

EGectuaEy yet gently. when costlve or
bilious, to permanently overcome habiual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys ani
liver 10 healthy activity, without irri-
Eating or weakening them, 70 dispel head
aches, colds or fevers use syrup OF Figs
made by the California Els syrup Co.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
Quick Time to Columbus, MOntgOm-
cry and birmingham.

Leave Savannah, via Central of Georgia
900 p. m. Goth meridian time); arrive
Columbus, 6:55 a. m; arrive Montgomery
11:O5 a. m; arrive Birmingham, LOS p m.
Through sleepers between Savannah, Co
lumbus and Birmingham, making close
connection at Columbus for Montgomery
and at Fort Valley for Americas, Daw-
son, Cuthbert, Eufaula, Union Springs
and Montgomery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
has ALMOST RECOVERED.
sheriff Ronnn Way BE out in a Day
or Two.

Sheriff John T. Roman is so much i'm
proved after his long illness that he viii
probably make his appearance at the court
house in a day or two. he IS now able 60
dress himself ana move about the house
and ne may possibly take "a ride around
the city this afternoon. Sheriff Romans
remarkable improvement Is as gratifying
20 his friends as il is surprising. The
majority were of The opinion that they
would have attended his funeraI long be-
fore this. IL S. sincerely TO IT, wished that
II may Doe long time before his friends
are called upon to perform this mournfu
duty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

Graybeard is the discovery Of a good
doctor who cured himself Of an eating
eruption on the face--called cancer-and
his friends Of hundreds Of lesser ailments.
as catarrh. rheumatism, erysipelas. scrof-
ula. eczema and dyspepsia. "Gravbeard
cured mo Of cancer ana improved my
health wonderfully. Rev George Waddle.
Sablna, o."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
That Tired Feeling

Is overcome by drinking Wheeier's I'm
ported Ginger Ale. 1t is nutritious and
delicious, put in a tablespoonful OF anti
deluvian whisky. Lppman Bros, I'm
porters and Agents.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

Graybeard is purely a vegetable prepa-
ration, compounded in such delicate pro-
portions as to make it a palatable medi-
cine given with absolute safety to babes.
At the same time, it is the most power
full blood purifier known. And eradcates
the worst ailments that flesh is heir to.
"Graybeard cured me of a severe attack
of rheumatism and terrifying eczema 1t
built me up and l weigh 20 pounds more
than 1 ever weighed. Rev. s. H. Whatey,
Atlanta Ga"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

Commissioners cuts, in some instances,
the estimated expenditures of the vari-
Gus departments of the county govern
ment, made by the grand jury. The bud
get GUS the appropriation for the Su-
perior Court from $4,000 10 $4,000, and
that for the City Court from $4,000 TO $l6.
coo. The appropriation for the building
and repair of roads and bridges Is cur
tailed 5000, Wilde the chain-gang gets
81, 600 less than the grand jury thought 1t
was entitled to receive. Minor cuts are
made in other directions, while there are
some slight additions These, however,
are sufficiently numerous to bring the gem
eral total to within 1890 OF the estimate
made by the grand jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
REDUCED TWENTY MILLS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FIX THE
TAN RATE AT SEQ PER $1,000.

with the Reduction in the Rate OF
state Taxation There VIII BE a
saving TO the People of S1.O5 in the
ThouSand-Budget shows That
There Must BE S217, 800 of Revenue
10 Garry the County Through the
Present Fiscal Near-But the Com
misSionerS Expect to Eject some
SavinG-DeGcicncy of S2,7O0 in the
Expected Revenue.
AT meeting Of the County Commission
crs Yesterday afternoon the tax rate for
the dscal year. beginning March j. 1883,
and ending Feb. y, 1900, was fixed at $69
per $500. This is a reduction of % mills
upon the tax rate of last year, and with
the reduction OF 50 mills in the rate of state
taxation viii bring the burden of state
and county taxes down from Sl2.7O 10
Sll.65 per thousand, d decrease of $l.05.
This IS within one cent in the thousand
dollars of value of the rate predicted in
the Morning News several days ago in an
interview with Receiver Of Tax Returns
John r. Dillon. 1t was found necessary to
make this small increase on account Of a
number Of probable expenditures that
had not been figured into the original es-
innate. Or for which the budget allowance
has not been sufficiently liberal II VIII
scarcely be felt even by the heaviest tax
payers.
The budget fixes the expenditures of the
county for the fiscal year at S217 $40, while
the expected revenue at the fixed rate Of
taxation Will be $2l4 1910, leaving an ap-
,-ra a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

A soap for laundry and kitchen use that
has no equal one trial viii convince you
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

One cent package; wiz convince you
how good and cheap 81 Is. Try i.,-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23
s2O.5O.

Savannah to New York and PhiIadeI-
phia Via Ocean Steamship Com
pnny, Account G. A. n. Reunion.
Tickets for this occasion will be sold for
steamers sailing from Savannah as fol
lows:
Monday, Aug. Is; Tuesday. Aug. %
Thursday, Aug. 81; Saturday. Sept 2
The above rate applies to both New YorI
and Philadelphia.
Tickets limited thirty days returning
For full particulars, berth reservations
schedules, etc, apply or write w. G
Brewer, city ticket and passenger agent
107 Bull street, Savannah.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

The best drug stores keep Graybeard.
manufactured only by Respess Drug Com
pany, proprietors, Savannah Ga-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

The soap that won its way by merit
Ask for 1t and take nothing else.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-23

The soap that wii save labor ana money
Every grocor has Il Tor tale.--ad
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1899-11-30
kanSan's PREACHING.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 26.-The
people of Lebanon, Kan, and pas.
sengers of the Rock Island Railroad
to-day saw practical illustration
of the proclaiming of Gods word
from the housetops. The big grain
elevator owned by the +. ID. Hoy
de, a devout Free Methodist, was
yesterday decorated by a sign pain
ter with this Bible quotation:
"Eternity-in hell he lifted up his
eyes, being in torment. Be not
deceived, God is not Knocked.
Heaven and earth shall pass
away, bnt my word shall not pass
away. Fear God and keep his
commandments. For the son of
man is come to seek and save that
which was lost"
These texts are in bright let
tiers, and may be read for miles
over the level plains. Mr.. How
de is one of the wealthest citizens
of Lebanon, and is a member Of
the Town Council, and prominent
in church and temperance work.
Mr.. Hoyde saysa positive gospel
tells, and he believes in dissemina-
ting it in every possible way.