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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
GOV. ATKINSON'S CHANCES IMPROVED.
ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE NOT YET

RECOGNIZED IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Charleston. ". Va. Jan. IL (SpeciaD.-The Gov
ernor and the State Senate have not formally rec
oGnised the House an being organized and ready
for business The Senate adjourned this morning.
before the House Committee had an opportunity 70
inform II OF that fact. and message OF any char
acter has yet been sent TO the House by the Gov
ernor. The House by unanimous aye-and-no vote
adopted a resolution refusing absolutely to recos-
nice the virginia debt question In any FORM Atkln
son stock went up several points In the Senatoria.
market to-day to Offset the action OF the lilo ana
WITH District Republicans previously reported
large and representative gathering OF business
men OF the two districts but living chiehy IN the
XanaWha Valley was held this afternoon; .: -.
Beury OF Fayette. presided. and Aiexanoes Nc
Veigh Miller, of Monroe. was secretary. opee.m IL
were made in which the principal statement Mas
that Governor Atkinson was native OF hanaT Ma
frict was proud TO claim him as her own hesoIu-
lions were adopted indorsing him as the candidate
Of the people irrespective OF locality or Poitcs
A reception was given tonight at the Governor
Mansion to the members Of the Legislature ana inc
members OF the State Bar Association. which IL
row In session here. T., S.or,
On the Democratic side General WATTS - pccoH1,,
fne a somewhat formidable opponent or Coionei
MeGraw. II IL rumored that there 10 an unoe!-
standing between General Watts and Governor Az
kinson and that either viii help the other. II oppor-
tunity offers provided he sees no chance Tor him-
self.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
GOrFPyOR STONE INAUGCRATED
IMPOSING PROCESSION AT HARRISBURG I
HONOR OF NEW CHEF MAGISTRATE.

1nrosING PROCESSION At HARRISBURG IN
HONOR OF NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE
Harrisburg. Jan i7.-Colonel William A. stone
WIS today Innugurated Governor OF pennsylvania
and General J. r. s. Goblin was indicted into the
Office Of Lieutenant Governor
The inaugural procession one OF the most
inposins ever seen In Harrisburg. fea ture OF the
narade was the fine appearance and marching ~
ihe National Guard. organized last summer 10 ;ake
the Mace OF the troops that went into the Voluti-
tecer service from the Guard for the war WIN
Spain. ,, .., .,,s
Governor Hastings and his family started ms
afternoon for NeW-IOrk to spend mOntn peiofc
taking up their residence at Bellcfonte.
Tho inaugural ceremonies took place at noon on
tho west side the Capitol In the presence OF the
members of the General Assembly. state oInclaIs
md many other spectators. The Rev. Or. George
3 Chambers pastor OF the Pine Street Presbyterian
Church offered prayer. The certificate OF election
OF Colonel Stone read by Chief Clerk Mlley or
the Senate after which tho oath Of office was ad-
Ynin,stered TO the Governor by Justice Henry W.
Williams Of the State Supreme Court
Colonel Stone was greeted with applause as he
stepped 10 the front of the platform to deliver the
inaugural address. He expressed In the course OF
his carefully prepared address his purpose OF ad-
mnistering the affairs OF the State properly as
possible.
In conclusion ne said:
I may not realize fully my ambition TO be good
Coycrnor That will be ms II may. The people alone
viii, determine TINT. But shall earnestly try 10
MAKE a good Governor. and ] promise TO tell the
peoplp the whole truth about State AFFAIRS, mat
ter how unpleasant TO myself and others 1t may be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
MOvENEyTS OF NAVAL VESSELS.

MUTEHENTb OF WI III 'EooID'5'
Washington. Jan. 1.-THE Buffalo has arrived az
Colombo on her way from New-York to Join Ad-
miral Dewey's fleet: the Annapolis and the VicKs-
burg have sailed from ST. Kits for ST. Croix ana
the Southery has sailed from Caimanera for Ha-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18

sion), - eenate-Davis. Is: Towne. II. As Senator
Davis received majority In each house. will not
be necessary for the joint session. which meets AT
noon tomorrow, 10 cast formal ballot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
TRYING TO END CALIFORNIA DEADLOCK.
WASTE OF SESSION REASON FOR CALLING
A coNFERENcE-GovERN GAGE

Sacramento Cal. Jan. II (SpeciaD-After three
fruitless ballots for United States Senator to-day
che Joint session Of the Legislature adjourned until
tomorrow. The vote stood: Grant. %: Burns. 25'
Barnes. 10: Bulis. o. and Knight Bard. Estee.
Paterson and Devries each. and FELTON, and Scott
each. SO strong has become the feeling among
the unpedged Republicans over the waste OF Inc
session that they have asked Senator Stratton 70
call conference TO decide on some course Ior enc
ing the deadlock Among independent Republicans
there II a strong sentiment tonight In favor OF
elecfing Governor Gage He would receive strong
Republican support and could also count on votes
Of Democrats who are opposed 10 Burns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18

GOV. sAYRES ASSUMES OFFICE IN TEXAS.
Austin Tex. Jan. 17.-Fuliy fifteen thousand per-
SONS witnessed the Inauguration of Governor sayres
to-day The ceremony took place In the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES The inaugural address was lib
orally applauded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
CEORCIA AND o
~ o FLORIDA.

published in Key West for several years,
removed 10 Havana Saturday and issued
its first number in that city shortly after
the raising of the American flag.
\ one-legged negro man was arrested in
Pensacola Tuesday OF suspicion of hav-
ing murdered officer Too.y at London,
Ontario, last June. He answers the de-
scTiption in every particular and will be
held 10 await Identification.
Shade King. a negro who has been
wanted at Palatka since last October for
attempting to murder man named King,
was arrested Monday by a deputy sher-
if at Bonneville and taken to Palatka
and confined in the county jail.
j. NJ. Harris. one of the Oldest settlers
of Coleman, died Monday. Sumter county
loses one of her best commissioners, and
the church and Sunday school faithful
and consistent member. His remains were
buried in the Adamsville cemetery.
Five train loads of troops, horses ana
army supplies passed through Tampa
Tuesday afternoon, bound for Port Tampa,
where they Will embark Tor Cuba On
board the transport Florida. They belong
to the First Infantry, and were among
those wNO were sent from there TO Santi-
ago last June.
An army of tramps is beginning to put
in their appearance in Miami. They are
meeting with rather a warm reception at
the hands of Deputy Sheriff Frohawk. Six
of their number are now resting lin the
Miami jail Three of them are awaiting
trial for highway robbery, a negro being
robbed of 81.
A crowd of Cubans, who did not repre-
sent the best element by any means, as
sembled in Fort Brooke, Tampa on Sun
day and burned the King of Spain in ef-
figy and hoisted the Cuban flag. The pro-
ceeding was condemned by Americans and
Cubans of the better class, and did not
make the Spanish people feel bad bit.
Orlando Star: C. L. Tyler the popular
Plant System agent at Inverness, and
Miss Marguerite Jackson, the pretty
young daughter of Representative Jackson
Of Citrus county, made runaway match
yesterday afternoon and went to Homo
sassa and were made one by the notary,
Mr. Neff Both of the young folks are
highly esteemed.
Another crowd of Cubans, numbering
more than 100, sailed Monday night on the
Mascotte for Havana. In four trips the
Plant steamers have carried 500 Cubans
back to their native land, where they may
find something to do They have had very
little work while in Tampa, because that
class of labor was not in demand. They
have been a burden to the laboring ele-
ments there, and the return home is a
good thing for all concerned. 1t is Likely
that a few more will go, but the bulk of
them has departed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06

-, ~ ~ t'"'V' however coulu Ihe
a.''Ne' oe Saled weak. The market was
''' <1 I.e'pS ~ net ADVANCE OF points
-, 80 A. '"u' d, hoo,'-Co'ton tuiures
20 - ''e""S d. t'e upNancei January
- "ai ", ooIc' Mafeh' oooe' Aplh'
Anon, -, -, 1uLe' ''oSc' Juy, 0'otc'
go ~. - 'N''e'ilper' oILereo oo'c' DC
"a ''''o' ->"NV'i'S'' o.o'e' DECEMBER,
~ r..-
Toe. tSot, - C'o9SI steauy January
: 80. Ma. o'To, Mu'SH' o,ooc' april
A,,,,,,..t o''', JUN ''ooc, July o''Nc'
co.. - - P.e''lpei' o'o'C' Octopei'
N, O,,,l1.'.' 1.O9e' 'ec lt D. 'Oc'
,,,I,o+ ,,l3 ts'''s. ''" o'-Cottoh futures
f"iN' auu steady january, 5V915.lOc. Feb
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

CITY Treasurer's Office, Savannah, Ca,
Jan. /. 1899 The following taxes are now
due:
REAL ESTATE, fourth quarter, 1898.
STOCK IN TRADE. fourth quarter, 1898
FURNITURE, ETC, fourth quarter,
1898.
MONEY, MORTGAGES, ETC, fourth
quarter 1898.
Also WATER RENTS for six months in
advance from Jan. 1, 1899 to July l. 1899
Upon an of the above A DISCOUNT OF
TEN PER CENT. viii be allowed, if pay
ment is made within FIFTEEN DAYS
AFTER THE FIRST OF JANUARY.
BUSINESS LICENSES of all kinds are
also now due.
Also LICENSES COR BADGES for the
privilege of using or employing VEIL
Giles FOR HIRE or IN CONNECTION
WITH ANY BUSINESS and for the privi-
lege of keeping a DOG or DOGS.
A discount of ten per cent win be al
lowed upon licenses and badges if pay
ment is made within THIRTY DAYS AT
TER THE FIRST OF JANUARY.
Owners of vehicles used as above are no
tilted that a DOUBLE TAX will be levied
upon every vehicle found without a badge
after the thjrty-first day of January.
owners of dogs are also liable to a fine
of three dollars after the above named
date. C. S. HARDEE, City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
A DROP IN SPIRITS.
DECLINED 1 CENT But REACTED
AND GAINED y OF LOSS.

Demand Slow for spirits Turpentine
at the Last Advnnce-ROsin in
strong Demand and Large Sales
Made at QuOtatiOns-COtton in
Good Demand at Unchanged Quo
tntions-Other Markets Quiet ana
Steady.
Savannah. Jan. 5-There was perpeu-
dicular drop in spirits this morning. the
quotation showing a loss of lie. However,
at The close, there was recovery of one
half of the loss, and the market closed at
Sec. There were heavy sales of rosin
al the quoted prices and the tone contin-
ued firm. There was good request for
cotton, and the sales were larger than for
several days The wholesale markets were
quiet, hut steady, and generally un-
changed. The following resume OF the off
ferent markets will show Tao tone and
quotations at The close to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
FINANCIAL.

Money-Market steady.
Foreign Exchanee-The market is very
firm. The following are the Savannah
quotations: Commercial demand, S484;
sixty days $laA; ninety days, SisOA /;
francs. Paris and Havre. sixty days, 5.24h F.;
Swiss, sixty days, 5.2Sh; marks. sixty
days 90 1916.
Domestic xchange-Steady; banks are
buying at par and selling as follows
Amounts up to SIS. 10 cents; S25 90 $50 IS
cents so to 500, 20 cents; $500 TO $500. "a
per cent premium; $500 to 81 900 at X per
cent premium; $1,000 and over 81 per
$1,000
Securlties-Investmeu securities are in
excellent demand with light offerings.
Stocks and Bonds--State Bonds-Georgia
3ik per cent bonds Of 1890. 10 bid. III
asked Georgia 3h per cent, due 1915. 10S
bid 100 asked: Georgia. AZ per cent
bonds. 1915, 100 bid, asked; Georgia, 4
per cent. due 1920, l15 bid, asked; South
Carolina 41hs III bid, 1l2 asked.
City Bonds-Atlanta AZ per cent, 1928.
1O6 bid, asked; Augusta 3k. 1923. lOlB
bid. l02 asked: Augusta MS 1925. l07 bid
lOS osked; Augusta Z per cent. III bid, liz
asked; Augusta per cent. Ill bid. 1i3
asked: Columbus per cent. 1O7 bid Jos
asked: Macon 6 per cent. ia bid ask.
ed. Macon AVS, 1926, l05 bid, asked: -sa-
vanuah per cent, quarterly April cou-
pons III bid asked, Savannah )
per cent. quarterly February commons,
~ bid 1923, asked. Charleston Is, l0l bid
lu2 asked
Railroad Bords--Savannah Florida and
Western Railroad general mortgage bonds
per cent. interest coupons. lis bid. 119
asked; Savannah. Florida and Western
nrst mortgage per cent. gold bonds. due
1924 10 bid. III asked: Central Railroad
and Banking Company. coEalcrals S. 81
bid, s. asked, Central Of Georgia Railway
first mortgage IS, 5O-year gold bonds MS
bio. 1l9 asked Central Of Georgia Railway
first consolidated mortgage IS. 92i5 bid 93h
asked; Central Of Georgia Railway first
preferred incomes. 40ib bid 4li9 asked.
Central Of Georgia Railway second pre-
ferred incomes. 12h bid 1874 asked: Central
of Georgia Railway third preferred in
comes, bid Z asked; Georgia Railroad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
DRY GOODS.

New York. Jan 5--The market for cot
ton goods has been quiet again to-day In
an departments, both spot and mail order
business proving light The line continues
unchanged and confidence of sellers in
the future undated. The tendency of
prices is generally against buyers in
brown and bleached cottons and in prints.
Deuims tickines AMI other heavy colored
goods ruled dun. Print cloths are in
quiet demand. but strong at PIC for regu-
lar cloths. Jobbers are opening spring
lines OF cotton dress fabrics and early
business is encouraging. The wooden
goods situation shows no change since
Washington mills prices were named.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
NOTICE.
Personal Property Returns for 1899.

Personal Property Returns for 1900.
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
shall 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 double tax against such de-
fauller. ]. II. II. OSBOkNE, CleIk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
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 viii be final and conclusive
as establishing the value by which 60 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, 1899-01-06
ELECTIONS OF CITY OFFICERs.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
Gil. Jan 2, 1S99.-Under and by virtue of
an ordinance adopted at the meeting OF
Council of Dec. 2S, 1898, the City Council
will elect at the regular meeting TO be held
on Wednesday, Jan. II, 1899, al 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
Harbor Master.
Health officer.
Keeper of Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Messenger of Council.
Recorder.
Superintendent of Water Works.
Superintendent of Public Works
Sbenff of the City Court Of Savannah.
Five City Physicians, three white and
two colored.
Two Port Wardens.
Chimney Contractor f. d.
Chimney Contractor w d.
twelve Inspectors Naval Stores.
All applicants for city officers must dle
with the Clerk of Council at or before y
o'clock m-city time. of the day of cleo
tion Their applications, for those posi-
lions recurring bondsmen 1.-TWO in all cases.
must accompany the application. No APP
niication will receive the consideration of
Councu unless fled in accordance with
the provisions OF TINS ordinance.
WA. T. BAILEY.
Clerk of COtfpcu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06

gam. 'a'''oey NJ. Depew is on the pro.
.'a .''ae Tor lecture at the Florida cbau-
.tord, 'l DeFuniak, which will begin
bto Vests City Council has Just put,
~ .' force a new license tax or1,rarce
's.5s-nllS items enumerated is s25 for
t1 1fo.. 81, aud 20 for those who sell
r. Bryan, accompanied BY his wife
''-..'.'o' left Mariana Monday for
oa.5J Ga. He also carried eiobt
sta,ar .'.l.,I'ts with him, as he win SUI
|. .o0acco plantation.
"a, '-'.- 10 The county tax assessors
e.oo '''N pioce az Tampa Tuesday by
ardsd ~ ". iate election. Ivy Register
.1aas. felns Of government over 70
ny ''of s. Il. sparkmsn. "
''''. the Cuban daily that has been
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
LIQUOR LICENSES.

,-rv OF Savannah. Office Clerk of Coun.
~ savannah. Ga. Dec. %, ls9s.-The fol-
Harinc applications 10 retail liquor during
INV year 1899 were read at meeting If
Council Dec. IS. 1898. and referred TO tho
committee of the whole.
". p. BAILEY. Clerk Of Council
Alley & Kelly, Bay lane and Bull street
Ascndorf, Fred. 4j2. jefferson street
Ancker. George. 5i7 Liberty street. east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
NOTICE.

In Regard to New Improvements,
Etc, Made During the Year 1898.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec. 81, 1S98.-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
ofice 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.
j. H. H. OSBORNE, Clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
COTTON.

The early advance in futures al New
York, and the heavy spot sales at Liver
pool at the advance, caused good de
mand for spots i'm the local market The
entire sales We're l.625 bales. The market
remained quiet and easy and unchanged,
at each cah at the Cotton Exchange. The
reported sales were 81 bales at the first
coll, 537 bales at the second can and .037
bales at the close.
The following were the official spot quo
tations at the close of the market at the
Cotton Exchange to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06
OFFICIAL.
NOTICE TO PLUMBERS.

According to city ordinance governing the
business. all persons desiring to
carry on plumbing business must stand
an examination before the board of plumb
ing examiners as TO their qualifications Is
a plumber and their familiarity with the
plumbing regulations of this city.
Notice Is hereby given that the board
will meet at the inspector of plumbing 5
Office from S to 10 O'Clock p. m from Jan.
8 to 18th 10 examine applicants BY order
BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06

Mrs. John Jacob Astor 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, 1899-01-06
NAVAL STORES.

Spirits Turpeutlne-After drop OF fully
lc froM yesterdays closing price, with
heavy ss les, there was a reaction and a re-
covery of half the loss. There We're not
many anxious buyers at the closing price
however. AT the Board of Trade at the
first call the market was bulletned firm
at Acc, with 1904 casks. At the last call,
the market closed firm at 4S12c. with sales
of so casks reported
Roshn--A part decline of &c on II grade
was the only change IN the market quo
tations. There was a good demand, and
the reported sales at the first call at the
Board Of Trade were 6,511 barrels There
were no sales reported at the close. The
following were the official quotations at
the nnnninac and nlnsino Of the rlArlSnL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-06

Charleston. s. c.. Jan. 5.-Turpentine.
market firm at PIC; sales none. Rosin.
firm and unchanged; sales, none.
Wilmington. N. c., Jan. 5.-Spirlts tur-
pentine firm at 421kd43c; receipts, 81 casks.
Rogin firm at 971zcQ5l. O21s; receipts, ass.
Crude turpentine firm at $3.50 and 81 90,
receipts. AZ barrels. Tar firm al $l10. re-
ceipts 203
New York, Jan. 5.-Rosin, quiet al Sl4s
Turpentine. firm at 4512Q46c.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-06-30

opened his eyes. Els gaze rested on
the detective.
Are you satisded.2' he said, feebly.5
almost in q whisper. SsE
Hendricks said not hing. s3.s
/. my God, / want youto believe il. me-.
my good friend" Kola went on, ''for
unless you have faith you will not heed
my warnin {. . :.ss#= Il
+ "Your warning?" fell from Lamp
kin's lips. 5... # ..:. 3.
ssMy warningl' repeated the Indian.
s..'.Just now, Hendricks, while l was in
your house, saw indications of two
attempts which have been made on
your life. Both came very near kill
ing you, But that is not all. l saw
plainly that your fate will be; the most
awful one ever met by man. Your
death will be through the most linger-
ing torture, and it; will involve your
mother. It lies right in your path. I'm
less you leave New York at once you
and your mother will fall:at the hands
of these unknown enemies. 1t is the
truth, as God is my Master ... =.
Hendricks had paled, and Lampkin
saw that his hands were still CULVER
ing, but no word came from him.
Kola had sat up, but suddenly he
threw himself back~on the couch. ::
":Qh, lam SO weak, he groaned. ''Hen-
bricks, have been fighting the forces
against you. and it has done me up |
can't say more"
The Indian closed his eyes, The bell
overhead struck three times, and koa's
attendant ran in excitedly.
''Hee's exha usted!" he cried, in a
startled tone: mo more talk! lie moos
sleep, big much Sleep" He placed his
dusky finger on his lower lip and added
in a Kissing whisper: ''No talk more
to-night-to-morrow, maybe, perhaps,
Now sleep! No noise. Me bees doc
tor"
The two visitors rose, and taking their
hats they tip-toed from the room
Reaching the outside, they walked side
by side nearly to the carriage without