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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
PARDON ASKED FOR SCOTT.
He Is Now Serving Life Sentence for
Murder of McGinnis.

Atlanta, Feb 2l.-Application for par-
don for Chester Scott, now in the Dade
coal mines. serving a life sentence for the
murder of Sheriff McGinnis of Gordon
county, was filed with the prison com
mission this morning and argued al Length
Scott was convicted of the murder In
1898, and was sent TO the penitentiarv for
life upon the recommendation of the iur,t
He was convicted solely on circumstancial
evidence. The application for pardon IS
recommended by the grand jury, the ira
verse jury. the solicitor general an ne
prosecutors and many citizens of FloyA
and Gordon counties
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
MONEY TO LOAN

At low rate of interest on Savannah
real estate. Long time If desired.
Abstract of titles to lands in Chatham
county from original grants to date.
ISAAC BECKETT.
"a President street east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
"THB OFFICE,

Headquarters for masters of all steam
ships and sailing vessels visiting this mort
Choice warm lunch served daily from il TO
l O'Clock. This resort is noted for its "OIiya
Cocktails" and makes Ned White Wbis-
KY" a speciality. Terrapin Soup to-day.
BILLY CANNON.
10 and II East Raw
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
MISS NJ. L. RYAN'S
BUSINESS COLLEGE.

MUM o. AONluSni bullUinE.
We have few graduates whom we take
pleasure in recommending for positions.
Every point a good point" In the new
models of the Remington standard TYNE
writer; does good work, and does II a
good long time. bearing & Hull, Sole
Dealers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
~S<
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby cautioned against
harboring or trusting any of the crew of
the Norwegian bark Aviemore, as no
debts of their contracting will be paid by
the master or
PATERSON, DOWNING & co.
Consignees.
Savannah, Ca, Feb 81 1899.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
BUsBEE SHOT TO DEATH.
Drisgers Claims Shooting WINS I'm
Self Defense

Lyons. Ca, Feb. PA serious shooting
affair occurred ten miles south of here
this morning between George Busbee ana
Charley Driegers, Driggers being shot IN
the shoulder Busbee Is dead. Driegare
claims the shooting was done in self-de-
Tense ut
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
Death of John NIltnhn1I

Townsville. Ca. Feb. 2.-Johu Mitch.
ell, the IS-year-old son of T. c. Mjtcbeil
o. this city, died last night after a bris}
illness. =" Diiei
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.

Have your voice carefully examined at
the Conservatory of Music, Ill Perry
street. west. We make no charge for ex-
animation. We try your voice on a truly
scientific basis. We give you our hopast
opinion. No voice. no lessons,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
FREE TODAY.

I win serve to-day free to my customers
the famous instantly prepared Eat-Wen
Gelatines and Salads.
c. A. MUNSTER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


SLATER.-The relatives and friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Slater and families
are respectfully invited to attend the fun-
eral of their youngest son. PerciVal Ran
ton street, east, this Afternoon, at 4:SO
O'Clock.
WOHLTMAN-Th relatives and friends
of John H. Wohltman are respectfully in
vited TO attend his funeral at Bonaventure
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
For SALE.

This morning at II O'Clock, large lot Of
Irish potatoes, in good order, at wharf of
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
CHOICE FLOWERS.

LILIES OF THE VALLEY, vIobETs
and Single or Double HYACINTHS.
WOLF & CO., Florists.
Phone e2A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Genital of Georgia Railway Company,
Tybee Division, Savannah, Feb. q, 1893
For the convenience of the Chatham Ar
tillery, train No. 3, scheduled to leave Sa-
vannah at $3.50 a. M, will not leave on
Wednesday, Feb. %, until 10 a. m, city
time. CLEMENT SAUSSY, Supt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
FURNITURE AND GENERAL MED-
CHANDISE STORAGE

Can be had at the District Messenger ana
Delivery Companys warehouse, 80 TO Re
Montgomery street, on reasonable terms
The building has been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers IN
surpassed facilities for the storage of an
kinds furniture. Van. express wagons
and messengers furnished. Pianos ana
furniture packed for shipment and renew
ed with care. Telephone q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

III
II ON ACCOUNT OF THE
II RUSH FOR SUITS TO OR
II DER OUR EXPERT TAIL
II OR WAS UNABLE TO AT
H TEND TO ALL. THERE
II FORE WILL REMAIN OV-
X Err TODAY. If YOU WISH
Il YOUR SPRING SUIT
MADE TO ORDER AT NO
Il GREATER COST THAN
II READ MADE SUITS COME
TODAY. WE EXHIBIT A
Il COMPLETE LINE OF
II WOODEN BUSINESS SUITS
H SO TO $24.
II DRESS SUITS, INCLUD-
II ING PRINCE ALBERTS
AND CLERICAL SUITS,
h SIS TO SS5.
WE GUARANTEE TO
/ FIT YOU AND SUIT YOU
II IN QUALITY AND WORK
II MANSHIP. YOU TAKE
NO RISK.
4 B. H. LEVY & BRO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
THEATER.

nights, with Friday and Saturday matt
nee, commencing Thursday, Feb. %, the
versatile actress, OUNCE GOODRICH,
and hor clever company, including Theo-
dora, the greatest child actress now before
the public. The opening bill will be Fan
chon the Cricket" a beautiful drama in
acts Scale Of admission, 10c, zoe and
Soc. Matinee prices, 10c and zoe. A perfect
moving picture machine, the Virescope.
showing war views and comedy scenes.
Illustrated songs and serpentine dances
by Miss Goodrich Ladies free Thursday
night S25 in gold given away on Satur-
DAY night, under the usual conditions
Next attraction-"Under the Red Robe"
Feb. 27-28
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
NOTICE.

city of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
Gil, Feb. %, 1S99-Wednesday, Feb. %, 1899.
(Washington's birthday, being a legal
holiday. the city offices will be closed. By
order of the Mayor
w. 2. BAILEY, Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
For SALE,

Choice seed rice and also rough rice for
chicken feed. Any quantity.
JOHN SCREVEN, JR..
A6 West Bay, Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT JU.
RORS.

All petit Jurors except those engaged on
the Bourquin case are discharged until
Thursday morning. 23d instant.
By order of His Honor Judge F'alligant.
JAMES K. p. CARR
Clerk s. c. c. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22

T. ]. Hotchl1iss & Co, southwest corner
Broughton and Jefferson streets
Mrs A. Luerssen, southeast corner East
Broad and Broughton streets.
c. Hansen, Thunderbolt road and Toll
gate.
McGrath & Ransford, Nos. 81 and 20
Whitaker street. -
w I. Lynch. agent, northwest corner
Lumber and Bay streets.
Fred Blenges, northwest corner Duerv
and West Broad streets.
shearouse & Hutchinson & Co.,, 424 Con-
gress street, west.
S. A. Rogers, 234 st. Julian street west
II. Nj. Branch, 102 Broughton street
west '
Neil Gidea, for permission to transfer
his license a No. Ill Congress street west
TO Frank McDermott at same place of bus.
mess.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
BEcKMANN's CAFE.

Norfolk oysters. Norfolk. The fin
est that has been shipped to this
market. Prepared in any style. In
ported Coburger always fresh, on
ly at GEO. BECKMANN'S
Phone 10, adjacent P. o.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Savannah, Ca, Feb, 49, 1S9s.-The fol-
lowing applications to retail liquor during
the year l999 were read at meeting of
committee of the whole:
w. P. BAILEY, Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
GROCERIES.

GHOCERIES.
In most staples you will find our prices
better than you can get anywhere In
fancy goods we make the price suit all. In
wines and liquors we keep the best to be
had All goods delivered promptly.
SHEAROUSE, HUTCHINSON & CO,
424 Congress street, west
Successors to Shearouse g. Saffold.
FOne 649
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
CAFE.

Is your society going to meet? Going to
give a dinner?
Is your organization or club to celebrate
quietly?
Helrnkens Cafe is the place 1t is quiet
and clean Especial attention to guests.
j. H. HELMKEN,
Zone GAG Whitaker and Liberty SITS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22

NJ. S. GARDENERS, 4SO Whitaker street,
if you want the best Beef, Veal, Mutton.
Vegetables in season. Turkeys, Ducks.
Or fone SIS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22

Phone ssL
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

The Gazette decided some time
ago to collect for subscriptions
which will become due next March
and it is pleased to note that with
one or two exceptions all its
subscribers came up cheerfully. In
this connection we wish to state
that those who do not like our way
of doing business have only one
thing to do-quit. They needn't be
bashful about it, nor is it necessary
for them to rip their shirt tails and
tear the ambient air with their
hindlegs. Just quietly make known
their wishes and the paper will be
stopped on short notice. There is
absolutely no occasion for any one
to get mad because he is presented
with a bill, and those who are so
peculiarly constructed that the sight
of bill stIrs up their fighting
qualities must either pay in advance
or not take the paper at all. Either
will suit US.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
Carnival Association.

A meeting was held in Falk's
Opera house last Tuesday night for
the purpose of organizing a carnival
association with a view of celebrat,
ing next Mardi Gras in d fitting
manner. The meeting was well at
tended and the new organization
seems to have a very good beginning.
The following officers were elected:
DIR. F. E. Girard, president; G. O.
Mouton, vice presidents; F. E. Moss,
secretary; VIM. Campbell, treasurer;
H. A. Wander CruYssen, artist, The
following board of directors were
selected; J. T, Allingham, E. Pelle-
rim, Gus Lacoste, Paul Castei, Ben
Falk, Victor Levy, Homer Mouton.
A small monthly fee will be collected
from members which will create a
nucleus of the fund necessary to de
fray the expenses to be incurred by
the association in carrying out
successfully Its project. There is
no reason why Lafayette should not
have a Mardi Gras parade of its
own and we hope the association
will meet with the encouragement
that it deserves.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
An Important Decision.

In the suit of Col. Breaux VS..
Galbert Bienvenu the Supreme
Court, through Chief Justice
Nichols, has affirmed the judgment
of the District Court. This decision
decides a very important question.
1t defines the force of act No. 54 of
1896, under which Col. Breaux
claimed the right of passing over
Mr. Bienvenu's property with the
tramroad which is used ia carrying
cane to the refinery. The case was
holly contested by both sides. Col.
Breaux was assisted by Judge O.
c. Mouton while the defendant was
represented by Messrs. Caffery,
Campbell and Girard. The follow
ing is taken from the opinion of the
court: 'tAct No. 81 of 1896,
authorizing owners of property
situated as described therein to ac-
quire by the appropriation proceed
ings fixed in the second and third
sections Of the act the right to con-
struct road, tramway, bitches or
canal, as the exigencies Of the case
might require, over the lands of his
neighbors to the nearest public road,
railroad or water course, for the
purpose of getting the products of
such land to such public road, rail
road or water course, if constitu-
tional, is in derogation of general
right, and calls for very strict
Interpretation. The law does not
apply to parties whose lands border
upon public road or stream by
which the products of his planta-
ton can reach market under
feasible, though difficult, conditions.
The law does not take into account
the inconvenience of the situation
nor the greater or less cost of reach
ing the railroad, the refneries or
public centers of business or trade,
but contemplates an absolute i'm
possibility of doing SO without the
right of way being granted. Judg
ment affirmed"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
NUMBER 50.

The Police Jury is collecting the
special road tax from persons living
in, this and the other incorporated
towns of the parish. AS the muni-
cipal authorities work the streets
with money collected from the tax
payers living in town it is question:
able if the parish has the right to
enforce the collection of the road
tax from those who are already
paying their share of taxes. tt
seems to us that if the Police Jury
can collect a tax from people living
in town to work the roads in kszss
parish the City Council ought 10 be
vested with the authority to cosiset
a tax from people living in the par
ish for the purpose of working the
streets of the town. The Gazette
does not know what the law is in
this case, but it has serious doubts
as to the right of the parish authori-
ties to collect this tax from the
property owners in the town. IF
however the Jury is in earnest and
means to work the roads no one
ought to object to the payment of
the road tax as every cent available
is badly needed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
Quite an important case was tried

Quite an important case was tried
before Judge Debaillon this week.
title to some 900 acres of good land
IN Vermilion parish. The suit was
instituted by Mrs. Cecilia Provost
and others VS.. Robert McWells
and othe1s. The plaintiffs are re-
presented by Ex-Congressman Boat
ner of New Orleans and the defen-
dants by Hon. M. L. Gordy and
Col. G. A. Breaux. The arguments
of the attorneys were heard and the
case was taken under advisement
by Judge Debaillon,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Mr.. 7. D. Mouton caused the re-
mains of his father, Gen. Alfred
Mouton, to be moved from where
they were placed when brought here
from Mansfield after the war, as the
grave in which they rested had been
partially covered by an annex which
was made to the Catholic church
some years ago. While it will serve
no purpose at this late day to speak
of the lack of respect for the memory
of the gallant general shown by
those who. placed this annex over
his grave, The Gazette is pleased to
note the change as it was eminently
proper to inter The mortal remains
of the brave soldier in more suit
able spot.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
The Cane Plant.

Reports as to the injury done to
the cane plant by the recent cold
spell are very contradictory and it
is impossible to say to what extent
the crop has been damaged. It
seems, pretty sure, however, that
the injury will not prove to be as
great as it was first thought Some
claim that h alf of the crop has been
farmers are more conservative in
their est imates of the loss and do
not think that over 20 per cent. of
the cane plant has been killed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Now that the weather conditions
are becoming more favorable for
gardening emember that you should
take no chances as to the quality of
of the seeds you are going to plant.
The famous Landreth's garden seeds
are on sale at the Moss Pharmacy.
In packages and in bulk.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
A Brilliant Legal Victory.

Our distinguished friend, Judge
Edward Simon, has just won vic
tory which does him credit both as
a lawyer and man. Some two or
three years ago John Read, negro,
was brought before the court of ST.
Martin for having committed a
most heinous murder. AS is usu-
ally the case the negro had no
means to employ counsel and it de-
volved upon Judge VOORHEES, to ap-
point a lawyer who would be chart
table enough to defend the wretched
murderer Judge Simon kindly
consented to do his best for the
friendless negro, who seemed, from
choice but an ignoble death upon
the gallows. Judge Simon soon as
certained the fact that the negro's
case was almost hopeless. He
mustered up his oldtime vigor,
rolled up his sleeves and worked
with an energy that would have
done honor to younger man.
The case was tried, but despite the
hurculean efforts of the judge Read
was condemned to death. Without
hope of pecuniary reward Judge
Simon appealed to the Supreme
Court to give his client new trial.
On the ground of some irregularity
in the lower court new trial was
granted and Read was tried for his
life for the second time, but the
proofs were against him and the
jury again decreed that he should
expiate his awful crime at the end
of a rope. Judge Simon, however,
didn't throw up the sponge.
Though a little disfgured, as the
sporting fraternity would say it, he
stayed in the arena and got ready
for another round. He again took
his case to the Supreme Court where
he pleaded in person and so well
did he plead that that tribunal
again ordered new trial. Upon
the third trial Judge Simon persua-
ded his client to plead guilty, feel
ing confident that the jury would
take in consideration the fact that
the prisoner had actually suffered
death and the ends of justice would
be accomplished if he were sent to
the penitentiary for life. The jury
SO considered it and Read will es-
cape the ga1lows.
The Gazette felicitates the judge
upon this splendid legal victory
which not only shows that our
honored friend possesses in an
eminent degree that sense of profess
sional devotion to duty SO often
found among the disciples of Black
stone, but furnishes a most efo
quent refutation of the charge that
used to be made by the enemies of
the South that the Southerner de-
lighted in prosecuting the negro, for
here we have an old Southerner to
the manor born who has spent his
life in the study of law and who
gives his best efforts to save from
the gallows wretched and penni-
less negro. 1t is doubtful if the
who prated of their
love for the African slaves would
have done as much for this friend
less brute as did this ex-slave-holder
who was actuated solely by sense
of duty.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
Have Taken an Appeal.

Last Thursday the Consolidated
Engineering Company perfected its
appeal and the case which was de-
cIded against the company by the
district court goes to the Circuit
court. The Circuit court convenes
here in March,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Mrs Robert c. Carter and
daughter, Miss Jessie, of Indiana
are guests of the Cottage Hotel.
Mrs. Garter was here last. summer
and SO pleased was she with the CHI
mate that she has returned to spend
sometime in our town.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Mrs. Frank Belts and two chill
dren and Mrs. E. M. Belts, Of
Hallsville, Tex, and Mrs. Dr.
Eatzburg and child of Shreveport,
arrived in L:sfsyett= last FVrtsssesd ey
and are the guests of Mr.. and Asss
Felix Demanade.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Lee Walker left here this week
for his old home in Texas. MIR.
Walker has been with us some six
years and his many friends here re-
GREETED to see him leave,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

DIED-Saturday evening at the
home of her parents near this town,
Marie Pearle, aged years and
months, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Iacdues D. Mouton.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Mr.. Schwartz, of Galveston, was
on visit this week to his brother,
David Schwartz.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Mr.. Williams and Q. B. Hopkins
made business trip to Houston
last Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Judge Julian Mouton left last
Sunday to hold a term of the circuit:
court at Lake Charles.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Misses McCampbell and Parr,
returned last Wednesday from New
Orleans were they had gone for the
carnival.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

y good tooth brush for 10 cents
no joke-at the Moss Phar-
macy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Judge O.. P. Guilbeau was in
Lafayette last Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Judge Deballlon has been hold.
ing court during the week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Moss & Co. are headquarters for
paints and varnishes and window
GLASS
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Alexis VOORHEES,. the we'll known
drummer, was in town this week
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Sheriff Oscar Hebert Of ver-
million, was IN Isafaye,te this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

Shoes at half the regular price au
Moss & Co.'S bargain counter. Go Go
and see for yourself.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

The Emma Warren Company
will appear at Falk's Opera House
in the great comedy, "Married In
Haste"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
Committed Suicide.

Desire Leblanc, respectable
and prosperous farmer, living near
Royville ended his life last TUESDAY,
by cutting his throat with cane
knife Leblanc had shown signs
of deranged mind and it is be-
1ieved that he was insane when he
killed himself. He had wife and
several children.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25
A HINT TO FARMERS.
:::::.=.:: z: 80.

We havesmade Arrangements with the Moline Pillow
Company for three carloads of Cultivators Flows
Planters, ETC., and make happy by selling
of the above goods at figures to meet the low prices OF
your products. We also in the swim in the Hard
line Give a chance to figure with you.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

You can get best quality seine
Irvine at Moss 81 Co.'S
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-02-25

4 WE DO ALL KINDS OF
: JOB PRINTING. sEEwOUR
8 SAMPLES AND GET OUR
PRICES.