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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
NOTICE.
Personal Property Returns for 1899

Personal Property Returns for 1899.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec. 81, 1S99.-Notice is hereby
given that under the tax ordinance of the
city of Savannah for the year 1899 this
board is now prepared to receive returns
of PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds.
The tax ordinance provides that if any
person required TO make any such returns
shah refuse or neglect to do SO on or be-
fore the 10th DAY OF JANUARY, it shall
be the duty of this board to proceed forth
with to make the return themselves from
the best information they can obtain, and
shall assess a double tax against such de-
faulter. J. ii. II. OSBORNE, Clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
CITY GOVERNMENT.
OmciaI Proceedings of Council.

OmCidi AEOceeNiHEH Oh council
Savannah, Ga, Jan. 3, 1S99.-Council met
to-day at O'Clock p. m, pursuant to a
recess taken at meeting held at ] O'Clock
this day. Present: Hon. p. W. Meldrim
Mayor, presiding; Alderman w. w. Ow-
ems, chairman Of Council; Alderman w. c.
Charlton. vice chairman of Council. and
Aldermen ODOnnell Reid, Duncan. Wei.
Guckenhcimer, Thomas, Krouskoff, Smith
Davis and Johnson
REPORTS.
The committee of the whole to which
was referred the claim of overcharge in
bin of r. f. O'Donnen, beg to report
that the matter be referred back to Coun-
Gil for invest CATION.
Adopted.
Tho investigation into the claim of over
charge as per the above report was pro-
ceeded with. Mr.. II. NJ. Lotion, superinten-
dent of the water works, and Mr. George
Bulge bookkeeper for T. f. O'Donner
gave evidence. Mr.. O'Donnell also made
a statement.
AT the conclusion Of the evidence the
following motion by Alderman We'll was
offered and adopted: That the bill in
question be referred to Mr.. ODonnen for
correction. ard after such correction js
made TO he sent to Supt. Lotion for his
approval.
Council adjourned subject to the call Of
the chair. WILLIAM p. BAILEY.
Clerk of Council, c. s.
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ELECTIONS OF CITY OFFICERS.


City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
Gil, Jan. 2, 1S99.-Under aud by virtue of
an ordinance adopted at the meeting Of
Council of Dec. Is. 1898, the City Council
will elect at the regular meeting 10 be held
on Wednesday, Jan. II, 1899, at p. M, for
the term of two years, the following Off
GERS:
Clerk of Council.
City Treasurer.
City Marshal
Chief of Police.
Assistant Chief of Police.
Chief Fireman.
Assistant Chief Fireman.
City Engineer.
Clerk of the City Court of Savannah.
City Attorney.
Clerk of the Market
HaTbor Master
Health Officer.
Keeper of Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Messenger of Council.
Recorder.
Superintendent of Water Works.
Superintendent of Public Works.
Sheriff of the City Court of Savannah.
Five City Physicians, three white and
two colored.
Two Port Wardens.
Chimney Contractor E. d.
Chimney Contractor w. D.
Twelve Inspectors Naval Stores.
All applicants for city officers must file
with the Clerk of Council al or before u
o'clock m, city time Of the day of cleo
ton. Their applications, for those posi-
tons requiring bondsmen 1.-TWO in all cases)
must accompany the application No APP
plication will receive the consideration of
Council unless filed in accordance with
the provisions of this ordinance.
VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
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FINANCIAL.
Money-Market steady.

Money-Market steady.
Foreign Exchange-The market is very
firm The following are the Savannah
quotations: Commercial demand. 4.@.
sixty days, $4.SA; ninety days, 81. SOh:
francs. Paris and Havre, sixty days, 5.24l@;
Swiss. sixty days, 5.Sb; marks, sixty
days. SO 1916.
Domestic Exchange-Steady; banks are
buying at par and selling as follows.
Amounts up to S25, 10 cents; $25 20 $50 Is
cents; $50 to 500, 20 cents; $500 to $500 "
per cent premium; $500 to 81 900 at u ner
cent. premium; $1,000 and over 81 per
$1,000.
Securities-Investment securities are in
excellent demand. with light offerings.
Stocks and Bonds-State Bonds-Georgia
3l5 per cent. bonds of $780, 10 bid. III
asked; Georgia 3h per cent, due 1915. 10s
bid, 100 asked; Georgia. AZ per cent.
bonds, 1915. 120 bid, asked; Georgia. 4
per cent, due 1920, lis bid, - asked; south
Carolina 41zs III bid, 112 asked.
City Bonds-Atlanta AZ per cent. 1sog
1906 bid, asked; Augusta ga 1928 lOiI6
bid 102 asked; Augusta as. 1925. 1O7 bId
1OS asked; Augusta per cent III bid ~
asked; Augusta s per cent, III bid. liz
asked; Columbus per cent, 1O7 bid, 1Os
asked; Macon 6 per cent ia bid - as;s-
ed Macon as, 1926, 1O5 bid, = asked. sa-
vannah per cent, quarterly January cou-
pons, liz bid asked; Savannah
per cent. quarterly February commons.
1i2 bid, 113 asked Charleston As, 1O1 bid.
102 asked.
Railroad Bonds-Savannah, Florida ana
Western Railroad general mortgage bonds
per cent. interest coupons. IFS bid. 1IO
asked; Savannah. Florida and western
first mortgage per cent gold bonds. due
1924. 10 bid Ill asked Central Railroad
and Banking Company. cola terals 81 "a
bid, 50 asked; Central of Georgia RAILWAY
FIRST mortgage IS, 50-year gold bonds 11s
bid, 119 asked; Central of Georgia Railway
first consolidated mortgage IS, 921s bid, ssH
asked; Central of Georgia Railway fret
preferred incomes, 401s bid, Az asked.
Central of Georgia Railway second nre,
ferred incomes, 1919 bid, 1917 asked: rentral
Of Georgia Railway third preferred III
comes, 6 bid, asked; Georgia Railroad
IS. 1910, ia bid. ll6 asked; Charlotte. CO.
lumbia and Augusta first IS, 1O6 bid 107
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
NAVAL STORES.

Spirits Turpentine-It was a DUN day in
the market. Buyers were not anxious 10
purchase at the quotation. and late in the
day 1t was said that perhaps sales would
be made at fully 1c decline. There was
no report made of sales, however. Al
the first call at the Board of Trade the
market was bulletined firm at 44c with no
sales. Al the last call the market closed
quiet at 44c, with no sales reported.
Rosin-A decline of Sc on T. and G grades
was the only changes in the market prices.
There were no sales reported at the Board
Of Trade at the first call, the quotations
being unchanged from yesterday. AT the
last call the market was bulletlned firm,
with sales of 1854 barrels al the following
1t4otaffonqs
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washington News Notes.

Washington. Ca, Jan. 4-(SpeclaD.-
The elegant new Hotel johnson was open
j. j. Broder, formerly OF the Brown
House, Macon, has the management of
the hotel.
Mrs Susan freeman died a the advance
cd age Of 81 at Dauburg last Wednesday
night.
Judge william VI. Reese has begun the
erection Of a very handsome dwelling to
replace tine one destroyed by fire short
while since.
ELL 7H,ler and Edmond Gray two ne
.roes who have been making business so
hcitlne. for a whisky house at Sharon, were
arrested here Saturday night, charged
with soliciting for whisky in a dry county
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
OFFICIAL.
NOTICE TO PLUMBERS.

According to city ordinance governing the
plumbing business, all persons desiring to
carry on plumbing business must stand
an examination before the board Of plumb
ing examiners as 10 their qualifications as
a plumber and their familiarity with the
plumbing regulations of this city
Notice is hereby given that the board
will meet al the inspector of plumbing's
office from to 10 o'clock p. m. from jan
3 to 18th to examine applicants. BY order
BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
LIQUOR LICENSES.

city of Savannah Office Clerk of Coun-
III savannah, Ca, Dee. 20, 1S9S.-The fol-
towing applications 10 retail liquor during
TX vear 1899 were read at meeting az
Councii Dec 2s, 1898, and referred 70 tho
committee of The whole.
W. P. BAILEY, Clerk OF Council
Alley & Kelly, Bay lane and Bull street.
Asendorf. Fred, 452 Jefferson street.
Ancker, George, 81 Liberty street, east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05

New York Jan. 4.-Some leading makes
of 37-lnch brown drills advanced &c. The
market for cotton goods has been gener-
ally quiet to-day. Spot trade indifferent
and mail orders moderate, but no impress
sion made upon tone, which is as strong
as before.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
NOTICE.
In Regard to New improvements,
Etc, Made During the Year 1882

I1tV's -T''|T1N y
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers. Dec 81, 1S9S-The assessment
book containing valuation of real estate
and improvements and property of every
kind not previously assessed, new build
ings erected and additions and improve
ments made since the last regular assess
ment. is now open for inspection in this
office. and notice is hereby given to all
concerned to fi.e their objections. if any
they have, within fifteen days from this
date. otherwise the, assessments therein
contained will be final and conclusive, as
establishing the value by which to esti-
mate the tax to be collected.
Objections, if any, must be made in
writing and filed in this office.
]. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05

Mrs John jacob Aston Is said to be
one Of the prettiest skirt dancers in the
New York 400 among whom she has many
rivals in that species Of amusement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
NOTICE.

In Regard to the Reassessment OF
Real Estate south of Anderson
street and in Johnston Ward.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec. 81, 1S9S.-The assessment
book containing valuations of real estate
situated south of Anderson street and in
Johnston ward is now open for inspection
in this office and notice is hereby given
to ali concerned to file their objections
if any they have, within fifteen days from
this date, otherwise the assessments there
in contained will be final and conclusive
as establishing the value by which 90 es-
innate the tax to be collected.
Objections, if any, must be made IN
writing and filed in this office
j. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
COTTON.

The only demand to-day was about mid
day when there was a few points advance
in futures. The entire sales for the day
were 975 bales. Al the Cotton Exchange
al the first call the market was bulle-
tined quiet and easy and unchanged with
no sales AZ the second call it was un-
changed. with sales of 307 bales At tho
last cal the market closed quiet and easy
with safes of 6GS bales.
The following were The official spot quo
tations at the close of the market at the
Cotton EXchanrn fn-dnu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05

was one of eleven children. Two of them
survive him-Rev. F. NJ. HaygoOd, aged
81 years. and Mrs. Mary Jackson of Oco-
nee county, aged 70 years. Capt. Hay
good entered the civil war in July, 1862.
as the commander of the Johnson Guards,
Forty-fourth Georgia Regiment. He was
severely wounded twice-at the bloody
battle of Sharpsburg and at bloodier Get
distinguishing an arm in the last in
stance. In 1863 he was captured by the
Federals and confined on Johnson's Island
till the close of the war
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-05
Total since April l, 1898. .sOO447 8

Stock on hand this day.. 1924 2S3 ,351
Stock same day last year.. 44.24 1871 $40
Receipts same day last year 1888 6,23o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
ODD FELLOWS DELEGATION.
Two Augusta Men Will Represent Maine al
Sovereign Grand Lodge.

The delegation from Maine repre-
senting the Sovereign Grand Lodge of
odd Fellows which meets at Detroit
the week of September Is. will depart
from Portland. Thursday. September
II. There will be four delegates as
follows:
Representatives Of the Grand Lodge
=. c. NJ, Arthur n. j. Lovejoy of Au-
gusta, and u. q. NJ. A. l.. +. Pike of
Norway: the grand encampment. +. G..
p, H. *. Colesworthy of Portland. and
+. G.. r.. Frank l.. Pond of Augusta.
Mr.. ColeSworthy will be accompanied
by Mrs. Colesworthy, their daughter
and her lady friend. They will join
the remaining New England delegates
at Swanton. VT, Thursday night pro-
ceeding thence as a party. Returning
MesSrs. Pond and Lovejoy will pass
through the st. Clair lakes and river
by steamer and reach Toronto over the
Grand Trunk. on their return, leaving
Detroit. Sunday. September "A. On
Tuesday they Will leave Toronto by
steamer. on the st. Lawrence river,
passing through the Thousand Islands
and reach Montreal that night. where
they will remain for a day or two be
fore leaving for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
A MYSTERIOUS EIKe.
Will Robbins Residence Destroyed by Fire
Most oil Furniture Saved.

The residence of Will Robbins, near
Browns Corner. about or miles up
river on the East side, was
destroyed by fire. last even
ing in mysterious manner.
The family was at supper when the
rear of the house was discovered to be
in flames. The alarm was Immediately
given but not in time to save any of
the building. The cause is a mystery.
no one having seen it start.
The neighbors quickly gathered and
did ali in their power to save it, but
could not The most of the furniture
was removed to n place of safety. f..
II. Jenkins and f.. h. Richards of this
city. were on their way home from
Waterville on their wheels and they
remained until the fire was nearly eX-
tinguished. At the time they left, the
barn, it was thought. was not in dan
ger and would be saved.
The house was entirely destroyed.
There is understood to be $500 insur-
ance on the buildings and contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
Miss Partridqe's School.

The announcement of the opening OF
Miss Partridge's school will be seen in
another column.
This little school has become we'll
known institution in this city. Twelve
years ago it began its career in the
present building at the corner OF
Chapel and Court streets, but several
wears before that when on Crosby
street, it had accomplished such good
work that Augustus citizens found il
a most desirable place to send their
children. Today many boy and CIR
in the High school. at college. and even
at West Point. can look back with
pleasure and satisfaction to their kim
dergarten days in Augusta. This
school has thoroughly kept up with the
cases, especially as regards elementary
art and literature, the most advanced
ideas have been carried out.
This year, commencing Sept. ii
there will be much that is new ano
interesting in both kindergarten anC
urinary departments. This is not only
n school, but school home; here, the
Youngest may be sent with the perfect
confidence of the parents that then
children will be cared for as patiently
and kindly aus in their own homes
Miss Georgia Clark will continue t.
assist Miss Partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
Unprecedented Heavy Travel

The Maine Central has never before
known of heavier travel than is now
going over the road every day towards
Boston. The Yankee, yesterday after
noon. had 10 cars and 500 passengers.
and then the second section, which ar
rived n little later under charge of
Conductor Clement, had six cars, two
of them baggage cars packed 10 the
doors. and 113 passengers, ia OF them
being first class, IA second class ana %
in the Pullman from klneo othef
trains. while not as heavily loaded,
had big crowds. 1t was undoubtedly
the heaviest days travel, this season,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
PROBABLY THE LAST.
Augusta Cadet Band Gives One OF The Best
Concerts Of the Season.

1t was little cool for q band con-
cert, last evening, but still there was a
good sized crowd out to listen to the
one given in Monument park by the
Augusta Cadet Band. This is probably
the last concert of the season, as all
the money has been used and unless
additional subscriptions are forth COM
ing the concerts will have to be ended
The music on this last evening was
excellent. There We're u men in the
stand and every one Of them did his
level best to please the people, and
that they Were successful was shown
by the frequent applause and the fact
that nearly every one remained until
the last number had been played
Furst's 'Babbie" waltz and Bellstedt $
descriptive Indian War Dance" were
played by request and both were
enjoyed as they have been at the
previous concerts when they have
been played.
The Augusta public has enjoyed the
concerts very much. this season, for
the band has greatly improved and the
grade Of music furnished has been the
equal of that furnished in many larg-
er places. The crowds have been very
orderly, and although the applause has
not been SO hearty as il might have
been, the people have showed their APP
probation of Director Dennis faithful
work by attending in large numbers
and remaining throughout the entire
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
STATE HOUSE.
Warden Neal After Bar Har-
Dor Game VioIators.
Inc Repairs on the Old Rotunda Are
At Last Under Way.
Departmental, Gossip Picked up by Journa !
Man Under the Dome.

Game Warden Neal is doing business
at his old stand. Bar Harbor. where he
accomplished so much last year. He
writes the commissioners that he
prosecuted rich cottager, Saturday
night, for buying and serving birds, j
Mrs. Reynell of New York. She en-
ployed counsel and plead nolo con-
tendre and paid $50 fine and $4ll
costs.
1t was admitted that birds were
bought of everybody who would bring
them. He has other cases which he
will bring TO a close very soon.
o. G. Dolbier. trial justice of King
field, sends check for $40 for fees
recovered in case of State VS.. Gran
vile Leshness for being in possession
of deer meat, and thus the work is go
ing on, and poachers are constantly
reminded that the wardens are on
their track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
Mondav Mornings Fire.

The fire in the tool house at the
east end of the railroad bridge. Mon
dav morning, did but little damage. 1t
;s snnnosed to have caught from a
shark from one of the passing locomo-
tives. The spark lodged uhder the
doorway and burned portion OF the
door and the flooring under tne mouse
1t did but little damage winch can
easily be repaired by the section men
using the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
A SANTIAGO Relic.

Two three-inch rapid fire shells are
on exhibition in the window of Wheel
er K Cross. They We're taken from a
lot captured from the Spanish at San
tiago, and We're brought to this city by
Harry Bradbury. Mr.. Bradbury went
to Santiago on the Red Cross ice ship
and with the captain went ashore and
entered a fort where ammunition was
stored, and took about dozen shells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

though the horses were all green. there
was lots of fun. The first money was
won by the chestnut gelding Club. the
second by the bay mare Jennie Lind,
and the third by the bay mare Dot.
There was one horse that rejoiced in
the name of Bony. whose appearance
fully justified the name lie was as
thin as Il razor back hog and minus
the sight of one eye, and evidently
outclassed, as he gave up the fight af-
ter one heat.
The races We're not finished until
nearly $50, but the majority of the
people stayed to see the last heat and
went home with the satisfaction that
comes from an afternoon well spent
1t was a good entertainment, and the
gentlemen in charge are to be congrat-
ulated upon the success Of their efforts
in providing the sport realized by all
who attended the races.
The NJ y rios
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

There was TO civil term of the mu-
nicipal court, yesterday. on account OF
Labor day. The cases which should
have come up have been continued un-
til the next regular term day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
A Mustard Plaster

Leaves tender place. SO does a
poultice, truss or tight bandage-even
garter mark will itch. Use Comfort
Powder. 1t makes a firm, healthy
skin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The railroad commissioners will hold
their regular meeting, tomorrow
There are no assigned matters of inn
portance coming up. but some decl-
sions may be rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The following corporation filed its
papers of Incorporation. yesterday,
with the secretary of State:
Centennial Eureka Mining Company,
organized at Portland for the purpose
of conducting a general mining bust
ness. with $5.O0O,O00 capital stock. of
which s525 is paid in. The officers are:
President. Harry p. Sweetser of Port
land. Me-: treasurer, Clarence A. Hight
of Portland. Me. Certificate approved,
September 1, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The resignation of Lieutenant ]. w.
Dutton as an officer of Co. II. End
Regiment. n. G.. 5. NJ. has been re-
ceived at the office of the adjutant
general. Lieutenant Dutton resigns to
accept a commission in the 43th United
States Volunteers for service in the
PhilippineS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
LADIES DRIVING RACE-PURSE,
IN GOLD

The judges: l.. w. Folsom, Boston,
starter: ID. f. MoOers and Warren Nal
colin. Augusta; \. Lane Boston Timer,
f.. II. Langston. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Major Fuller of the End Regiment. n.
G. s. NJ, has been ordered to Lewiston.
Friday evening. to examine recruits
for Co E. which denotes that that
company is nearly full.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-08

Davey. The floor committee was Mes.
srs. Holtz, Hoxie and Taylor.
The Chestnut party given to members
OF Sorosis by Mrs. Barbour last Satur.
day afternoon was very merry. The
new home In which the Barbours are
settled IL beautiful and very we'll ar
ranged. Saturday afternoon was spent
in trading old yarns and greeting old
friends under the bonny chestnut bush.
Mrs. j. II. MalIalieu received letter
few days ago from her father. Mr.. 8.
+. Moore, mailed at Queenstown. Mr..
and Mrs. Moore are now 10 London
where they will remain for six months.
They will then travel through England
before going to the continent and ex.
pect to be in Paris during the coming
exposition.
The Round Table met on Monday
evening at the residence OF Mr.. E. e.
Brown. DR.. W. M. Hindman read a
paper on THE. Mormon Propaganda"
The discussion which followed was
spirited and Interesting. At the close
the twenty eight gentlemen present
gathered around tables arranged in the
dining room and enjoyed luncheon Of
several courses.
On Tuesday at 2:3O p. m, in the Grace
Lutheran church, occurred the mar.
riage OF Miss Carrie Stien to Mr.. Cbas
l.. Graham. The ceremony was DER.
formed by the Rev. L. P. Ludden. in the
presence Of large company of sels.
tives and friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Ora.
ham will reside 10 Lincoln.
On Tuesday evening a smoker wss
given at the Phi Kappa Pei chapter
house in honor OF the delegates and