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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
DELgRIDGE FOUND DROWNED.
HIS BODY FLOATING IN THE LAKE
IN A BATHING SUIT.

The COrOner's Jury Brings i'm YER
dict Declaring His Death Acciden-
taI-HIs 1000 of Life Insurance
in Favor of His wife Taken Out
within n Few Days of His Death.
A List of the Companies Inter-
ested.
Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 1.-THE body of
Thomas J. Delbridge, who was drowned
in East Lake on Wednesday night, was
recovered early this morning by a con-
ductor and motorman Of the Atlanta
Street Railway Company, who were out
on the lake dragging for it. The body
had, however, come TO the surface OF It's
own vOlition and was discovered floating
with the head out OF the water in the
upper end Of the lake. but some distance
from where Mr.. Delbridge was last seen
in his boat, just before his disappear
ance.
The coroner's jury returned verdict OF
accidental drowning. While there has
been a widespread belief that the de-
ceased committed suicide, in order to Sc
cure to his family the benefits Of some
900 in life insurance policies, all taken
out by him within the past thirty days,
there was no evidence to support this
theory on the inquest.
Aside from the fact of the large amount
of life insurance and its very recent ac-
QUESTION and the financial trouble which
overlook Mr.. Delbridge the first of the
present year. when his business was
placed in the hands Of the receivers,
there was no ground to suspect suicide.
He had always enjoyed the friendship
and respect of the community, both in
business and a social way. His domestic
life was particularly happy, and these
facts are regarded as strongly opposed to
the idea that he would voluntarily take
his own life for any consideration.
There is nothing about the body to indi-
cate suicide. He had on bathing suit,
which he had secured from the public
bath house. Since the finding of the body
and the failure to disclose anything tend
ing to show that Mr.. Delbridge came TO
his death by his own voluntary act, ii Is
doubtful If the insurance companies issu-
ing the policies which he held will con-
test their payment, but the insurance men
will not discuss the case at the present
stage. A complete list of the policies fol- .
lows: New York Life, $4,000, in two poll
cies; the Mutual Life of New York, $l0,
600; the German-American Company, 81
900: the Connecticut Mutual, $500; the
Massachusetts Benefit. 5000; the National
Union, Sc, 600; the Golden Chain, $3,000 the
Home Forum, 5000; the Preferred Acct
dent Insurance Company, 5000 Etna
Life, 5000, and the Royal Arcanum, 49,,
CO., policy for 5000 was issued by the
United States Life Insurance Company,
but had not yet been delivered. Mr.. Del
bridge had applied to the Fidelity Mutual
Company Of Philadelphia for $4,000 and
the Hartford Life and Annuity Company
for $4,000, but for some reason both these
applications were refused. The beneh-
ciary in all Of the policies is the widow OF
the deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
A BUDGET FROM wAYCRoss.
The News of the Day Told in Terse
Paragraphs.

Waycross. Ga, Sept. 11-Walter Brown
and William Lambert, colored, quarreled
last night Lambert is charged with shoot
ing Brown and pummeling him over the
head with a bludgeon. Chief Cason ar
rested Lambert and jailed him.
Hon. w. G. Brantley spent two hours in
the city last night on his way to Irwin
Vile, where he made speech to-day. Col.
Brantley will return to Waycross early to-
morrow morning and speak at the demo-
cratic rally.
The bicycle races that were advertised
to be held in this city tomorrow will be
a local affair, so far as is known, as Lam
bright of Brunswick. who was booked to
race with Lowber of Waycross, writes that
he will be unable to enter.
d. ]. Miller Of the w. G. Brantley Demo-
cratic Club OF Ware county has bolted
that club and Joined the Palmer and
Buckner Club
Miss Ollie Giddens and John c. Ben
nett were united in matrimony Wednes-
day evening at the home OF p. S. Jeffords,
a few miles west of Waycross, Rev. w.
II. Scruggs Of the Waycross Baptist
church officiating.
T. NJ. Grace, son of Capt. c. G. Grace,
left last night for the University of Vir-
ginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
S. B. ADAMS FOR CONGRESS.
GOLD STANDARD DEMOCRATS MAY
ASK HIM To RUN.

The Faction to Hold n state COnven-
ton at Atlanta on the 23d of This
MOnth-NO State Ticket Likely 20
BE Put in the Field, But Candi-
dates for Congress May Be Run in
Several of the Districts
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 1.-THE gold stand
ard democrats who bolted the regular
ticket put out by the democratic conven-
ton at Chicago and nominated Palmer
and Buckner at indianapolis, will hold a
state convention in Georgia on Sept. %.
The official call for this convention will
probably be issued tomorrow by Capt
W. NJ. Hammond Of Thoma5ville, who is
chairman of the committee appointed by
the delegation TO the Indianapolis con-
vent.on TO consider the ACCESSIBILITY of
such a move.
Capt T. B. Neel Of this city, who took
an active part in working up the attend
ance from Georgia to the botocrat con-
vention. and who is a member of ne spe-
cial committee referred to. in speaking
Of the determination to hold state con-
vention, said that it would be for the pur-
PSSC Va VI 6AAAANAi5 NAlC 6OAo oAdAAuaAa nc
mocracy in this state to put out an cleo
torai ticket, consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of
placing a state ticket in the field and 10
do anything else that may be deemed ex.
pedient. A state central committee will
be created and Capt. Neel declares that
the national democracy will wage an ag-
gressive campaign. 1t is altogether like
ly that he will be chair
man of the convention and chairman
of the state committee. A state ticket is
regarded as only remotely probable, in
fact, hardly a possibility, though the con-
vention will have authority to consider
the matter under the call. In going into
the Indianapolis convention. however,
the Georgians declared that it was not
their purpose to have anything to do
with state matters. In connection with
the forthcoming call for the state conven-
ton, it said here that the gold standard
men will place candidates for congress in
the field in several of the districts, if not
all of them In the First district 1t is I'M
derstood that S. 3. Adams of Savannah
will be asked to make the contest, and in
the Second, Capt Hammond of Thomas
Vile. There is a movement to put a can
didate in the Fifth district against Col.
Livingston and Col. Peek, the populist,
and Capt. ]. O. Hendrix, the republican
nominees. AS yet, however. the gold stan
dard men have not settled upon any one
for the sacrifice. The possibilities are A.
II. Cox or John B. Goodwin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
MCuLLOUGH's TRIAL FOR MURDER
The Jury in the Case SIN out at 10
O'Clock Last Night.

Jonesboro Ga, Sept. 11.-At 1:45 o'clock
this afternoon Judge Chandler concluded
his charge and the jury in the Mccullough
murder trial retired. From o'clock yes
terday morning until 10 o'clock last night,
the court was in session hearing the evil
dence and argument in the case. Last
night speeches were made by Mr.. Waiter
son and j. L..Previs for the prosecution,
and j. L. Hadden for the defense. This
morning Solicitor c. d. Hin concluded the
argument for the state, and an appeal for
the prisoner was made by Col N. II. Dem
son of Atlanta. No witnesses were intro
duced for Mccullough, and his attorneys
consequently had the opening and con-
GLIDING speeches. Yesterday afternoon
Mccullough made his statement. denying
all knowledge of his wife's killing, and
declaring that he was as innocent OF the
crime as an angel in heaven.
The jury was still out at 10 o'clock to-
night.
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THE WHEEL IN SOCIETY.
Ladies' of ThOmasvilIe Have "A Club
and Give Parties.

Townsville, Ca. Sept 1.-THE ladies
bicycle club is getting to be one of the
most Important institutions in Thomas
Vile The club now numbers hftyodd,
and is in very hourlshing condition. The
social feature is being greatly developed
Every two weeks the club meets in Par
adise park and takes a two-mile run out
to the Country Club" grounds. at Glen
Arven, where an informal reception is
held and refreshments served, with
music and dancing. Each lady has the
privilege of inviting one gentleman. one
OF these receptions was held yesterday
afternoon, and proved most delightful
social affair
Many miles Of bicycle roads have been
opened around Thomasville and the rid
ing is now very good. These roads wind
around through the forests, following
mainly the lines of the dirt roads. They
will be increased until a cycler need not
go over the same ground twice for many
days. ThomaSvile expects to make the
bicycle interest a drawing card in the
tourist business.
Information reached this city yesterday
that Engineer W. r. Dickerson of this
place was killed in a wreck at Pinckards.
in Alabama, at 4 O'Clock that morning
Mr.. Dickerson was running at consider
able speed, and ran into an open switch,
his engine smashing into two freight cars
His leg was badly crushed and he died
in half hour from the shock. He was
held in high esteem by those who knew
him The fireman jumped and was only
slightly injured.
The pupils of Stanley's Business Col
lege of this place presented Prof. @. w
H. Stanley, it's president, with a beau
tiful gold-headed cane yesterday. as
token of their esteem and friendship.
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BURGLARY AT ATHENS.
The Tax Collector the victim-Sun-
dry News Notes.

dry News Notes.
Athens, Ca, Sept. 11.-Burglars entered
the house of Tax Collector II. II. Linton
Wednesday night and stole over 500 worth
Of silverware and jewelry.
The newly elected officers of the Clark
County Building. Loan and Improvement
Company for the next year are: Presi-
dent, Prof. L. H. Charbonnier: secretary
and treasurer, w. d. Griffeth; attorney
John d. Nell directors. Charles Stern,
H. A. Louranse, H. II. Crawford; J. ]. c.
Mcmahon, w. A. Mcdowell and William
Fleming
Mr. Hiram H. Crawford. one of the lead
ing merchants of Athens, who has been
quite i'll for several weeks is improving
gradually.
The advance guards of the college frater-
mites are on hand, ready for the work
which opens next Wednesday.
The attendance upon the Athens city
schools has gone beyond thirteen hundred.
Supt Bond is confident the attendance
during the session will be at least sixteen
hundred, and It may go two hundred be-
yond those figures.
DIR. B. F. Riley has just returned from
a trip through the north and west.
1t is reported that Prof John Morris is
to temporarily fill the chair of modern
languages in the University of Georgia,
made vacant by the death of Prof Will
cox, and he may be chosen to permanent
ly fill that position
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
UsURY ALLEGED IN A LAND CASE.
Commissions of $4,000 Charged For
n Loan of $4,000.


Atlanta, Ga. Sept. ia case in which
land worth $4,000 is involved. was filed in
the superior court to-day by attorney for
a. R. Saffo1d, one of the heirs of the late
T. P. saffold, wealthy resident of Nor
gan county. In the petition to the courts.
it is alleged that T. p. Saffold owned 5000
acres of land in Cobb. Morgan and Greene
counties. on which he borrowed from the
Scottish American Mortgage Company,
the sum of 5000 and to secure the COM
parry. lie made it a deed TO all the land he
owned. After the death of Mr.. Saffold,
a. S. Reed of Putnam county, was APP
pointed administrator for the estate. He
advertised the land in Cobb for sale, and
Mr.. Saffold for himself and the other heirs
allege that Reed is in collision with the
Scottish American Mortgage Company,
and is seeking to cover up the loan trans
acton. which is tainted with usury. 1t
is alleged that within the loan deed there
is over 5000 of usury in the loan of $22. 900
which is covered up under the guise of
The petition asks that a
receiver be appointed so that the proceeds
may be devoted to the lawful heirs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
BALL AND BAT.
baltimore Loses n Game That Would
Have Won the Pennant.

Baltimore Loses n Game That Would
Have Won the Pennant.
Louisville. KY. Sept, 11.-To-day's game
between Louisville and Cincinnati was an
other pitchers battle, in which Ehret had
a shade the best of it. Louisville won the
game on a single by Clarke, Rogers
bunt and a wild throw by Ehret Neither
pitcher gave base on balls. Attendance
1000. Score: R.H.E.
Louisville 30 0 . 0 0 0 1-3
Cincinnati 30 2 0 0 0 o. 3
Observation-Disclosures and G. Miller:
Ehret and Vaughn.
Pittsburg, Sept. n-Chicago again dem
onstrated its superiority over Pittsburg
to-day by scoring another victory, which
makes ten out of the eleven games played
that have been won by Ansons team.
Terry pitched a good game and was
splendidly supported by Mccormick, Dab
len and Pfeffer. Attendance, 1000. Score:
R.H.E.
Chicago .......0 l l 0 0 o. l
Notwithstanding and Merrill; Terry
and Donahue.
Baltimore, Sept. ia postponed game
between the champions and the Brook
Ign team was played here to-day and the
home team lost. Daubs pitching and bat
ting were both features, while Hemming
was hit freely. The contest was a list
less and spiritless one in spite of the fact
that the home team needed but one more
game to assure the pennant for 1896. At
tendance. 1853. Score:
R-HE.
Baltimore $1,000 O.02 2O-57 4
Brooklyn ....3 Q 0 2 Ito u 8
Notwithstanding and Robinson;
Daub and Grim
Washington, Sept. 11.-King's bases on
balls cost his side the game. Carsey
twirled steadily, and up to the eighth in
ming the Philadelphia had an apparently
winning lead. Carsey pitched on the
Washington team in 1891, and ever since
that time when he has pitched here he
has won his games. Cross made great
| one-hand stop, while the batting and field
ing of Demontrevilla and Hallman could
| hardly have been improved upon. Atten-
| dance $500. Score RHE
Washington i 0 0 0 0 o 8 Is 10 1
Philadelphia o 0 0 0 1-6 10 l
Batteries-King and Farrell; Carsey and
Grady.
Bangor, Me, Sept. 1.-THE Bangor club
has received notice from the Philadelphia
management that Pitcher Wiethoff and
Left Fielder Simon will be drafted in a
few days. Bangor will get $500 for each
man. Pitcher Wheeler has been bought
| by Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
A NEW PROFESSOR Ar ATHENS.
John Morris to FIJI the Chair of
Modern Languages.

Athens, Ca, Sept. 1.-THE Prudential
committee of the board of trustees of the
University of Georgia, has selected Prof
John Morris TO fill the chair of modern
languages made vacant by the death OF
Prof. ". c. Wilcox. Prof Morris will be
assisted by Adam Boggs, son of the chan.
cellor. The board Of trustees will proba-
bly, make no permanent selection of a
professor OF this department until next
June at their annual meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
Judge Hines Acquitted.

Sandersville, Ca, Sept. 1.-THE case OF
the state VS.. James X. Hines. charged
with larceny after trust In connection with
the Lawson estate, went to the jury last
night after consuming the entire day.
Much interest was manifested in the re-
suit of the trial, and the court room was
crowded. Able arguments were made for
and against the defendant. The jury re-
turned a verdict Of not guilty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
RUINED A GIRL AND RAN.
Allie Eberhart of Athens Leaves His
Father to Pay a Bond.

Athens. Ca, Sept. u.-Allie Eberhart
was arrested yesterday on the charge of
seducing Miss Josie Mcdonald. He was
allowed TO give bond, and his father sign
ed Il. Last night. he told the young lady
he would marry her to-day and told his
father so also. This morning at his COM
initial trial, he failed to appear. Now his
father and the officers are after him to
arrest him,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
VESTS HONEYED WORDS.
The POpudst Candidate Pleads for
Fair Election.


Augusta, Ga. Sept. n.-Hon. John T.
West Of McDufie county. the populist
nominee for congress, spoke to 800 popu-
list and democrats at the court house to-
night 1t was his first appearance before
an Augusta audience and he made pa
cificatory speech. He reviewed briefly
the party platforms. but the burden of his
speech was the frauds in the Black-Wat-
son elections. He said: Let the dead past
bury its dead, and let us start over again.
All ask is that every populist and every
democrat shall be allowed to vote once,
and only once, and have his voted count
ed only once. Let US have fair election,
and let US have proper representation at
each polling place that we may know that
1t is fair. If under these conditions am
defeated then I'm ready to accept your
verdict without a murmur" His speech
was in good humor throughout, and there
was no appeal to prejudice or passion. Mr..
West made a favorable impression.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
~'--1-~-~-7-'-1S--N- $1,000
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Professional bicycle Race.

1. U. Kinsey, Jr., VS.. ID. #. Mayo,
Oct. 3, 1906, at WheeIman's Park.
All bicycle riders and their friends
are invited, and especially those
who ride the Harness White Flyer
Wheels. Go out in the early morn
ings and see Mr.. /. u. Kinscy, Jr.,
training on the Barnes White Flyer
Racer, note the beautiful Zines and
the superb grace with which this
wheel moves.
The barnes White Flyer Tandem
will arrive ON Monday morning,
and Will be put into immediate use
in pacing Kinsey. Messrs. Chas.
COburn and e. DescOmb Wells will
ride this machine, and so good
speed is expected.
Call on X. d. g. WIN. LATTIMORE for
Barnes Bicycles and Sporting Goods,
Hardware, House Furnishings, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
SNAKES AND MAD DOG.
A Run of Questionable Luck I'm
Swainsbor0.

Swainsboro. Ca. Sept. n-Mr. Jack
Warren of Corsica killed a large rattle
snake one day last week, the largest, he
says, he has ever seen. 1t was twelve
feet long, twenty inches around, and had
twenty-nine rattles.
Mr.. Joe Lindler of Tattnall suffered a
serious accident a few days ago. His dog
went mad and bit one of his children, and
fifteen head of his hogs and it is thought
he bit several other dogs. The dog was
killed, and the child is getting along all
right and shows no signs of hydrophia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
wHOOPI OHOOPEE!
A Fisherman on the OhOopee DiscOv-
ers "a Treasure Trove.

Swainsboro, Ga. Sept. I.-Mr. John c.
Harrington of Corena, while fishing in the
Ohoopee some time ago, decided to rest a
while on a small island. While sitting
under a large cedar he noticed a strange
looking place. resembling a grave. He
began to investigate, and on digging down
about two feet was surprised to find an
earthen jar containing $3.50 in gold and
silver. among which were some coins
dating as far back as 1904. The
money is supposed TO have been buried by
an old settler named Covena.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

Darien. Ca, Sept. 11,-Mac Hall shot
and killed Sam Goods yesterday having
found him in compromising situation
with his wife. The parties are colored.
rice mill on Champney Island was
destroyed by fire yesterday evening. The
loss is reported comparatively light, and
Is covered BY insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
A bicycle Club House Burned.

Jacksonville, Fla. Sept. 1.-THE Wheel
mems Club house, at Panama park, one
of Jacksonville's resorts. was entirely de-
stroyed by fire this afternoon The loss
is $4,000. There was no insurance on the
building, but $1,000 on the furniture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
WHY CLARK TURNED POP.
He "Never Got Anything hut H. In
the Democratic Party"

swainsboro, Ga. Sept. n.-George H.
Miller and Donald H. Clark spoke to a
crowd Of about 100 populists here yester-
day. Miller's speech was very dry. and
fell nat clark's speech consisted Of
abuse Of the democrats from beginning
10 end. He said that he had never got
anything but HI In lie democratic party
ana intimating that he Joined the popu-
lists to look for something better.
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w. b. COURsON.
SEE WHAT WE HAVE FOR TO-DAY.

SEE WHAT WE HAVE FOR TODAY
5-lb baskets Delaware Grapes 25c, just
in.
Fancy Sickle Pears 15c quart
Fancy California Freestone Peaches.
Fancy White Heath Peaches
Fancy Red Eating Apples sc quart.
Fancy Cooking Apples SOC peck.
Messina Lemons 15c dozen.
Fancy Large Ripe Bananas
Fine Cooking Pears &c quart
New Evaporated Apricots 13c, lb 25c
Hazards Asparagus Tips just in 25c can.
Fancy Indian River Pineapples 15c each.
Fancy Florida LINES 10c dozen.
Bib New Canned Apricots, heavy
syrup, 15c can.
Armour Is Co.'S White Label Soups zoe
can.
Armour & Co.'S celebrated Washing
Soap, 2 cakes sc.
Full quart bottles Blue &c each
10000 lbs Washing Soda &c pound.
Try our Ammonia sc per bottle.
LIQUOR DEPARTMENT.
]. E. Pepper Rye, full quarts, 81 each.
We stall sell the best Fine Old Port, Sher-
ry Catawba, Angelica or Scuppernong
Wine 81 per bottle.
Fine Old Zinfandel Claret Wine 81 per
gallon; 25c per bottle.
MUTUAL GROCERY CO.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
CLOVER CLUB.

The best 5-cent cigar in the city.
Satisfies all smokers. Call around
every morning for o. CLOVER CLUB
and get a NEW YORK WORLD Free.
And as for SODA WATER, we've
got 1t as good and as pure as
FRUIT JUICES can make 1T.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT AND OIL CO.,
Cor. Congress and whitaker SITS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
MUTUAL GROCERY CO
Barnard and State
NOTICE TO TAILORs.
odd Fellows Hall,

NVA INE To I[AILUhos
Office Board of Police Commissioners.
corner South Broad and Habersham
streets, Savannah, Ca, Sept IL, 1896
The Police Commission requests bids for
the winter uniforms for the Police De-
partment as follows:
For officers suits, 2o-oz. metropolitan
poEce dress goods.
For sergeants and patrolmen, 26-oz
metropolitan doeskin.
Overcoats for officers and men, 30-oz
Pullman beaver goods.
For sergeants and patrolmen, A-oz As
sabet Pullman beaver goods.
Overcoats for sergeants and patrolmen
30-oz. Assabet Pullman beaver goods
Bids will be received at the office of the
board at the Police Barracks until Satur-
day, 18th instant, where specifications
can be seen.
BY order of the Board.
T. b. MASTERS, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
Traders mn Comes out on Top.

Folkston, Ca, Sept. 1.-THE election for
the removal of the county site from
Wades Hin to Folkston, passed off very
quietly yesterday. A good sized vote was
polled. The removal lacked fourteen votes
Of receiving the constitutional majority
Owing to some irregularity i'm the returns,
the managers failed TO consolidate and
declared no election held.
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NOTICE.

Headquarters Fire Department, Savannah,
Ca Sept. II, lS96.-To Contractors: Estimates
on cost of constructing addition to engine
house will be received at the ONCE OF the UNI
dersigned until Monday, Sept IA, 70 o'clock
noon. Plans and specifications can be seen at
ONCE, Firemans Headquarters.
JOHN f. MAGUIRE. Fire Chief.
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NOTICE.

Headquarters Fire Department, Savannah.
Ca, Sept 10, lS96-Proposals for furnishing
Fire Department winter uniforms will he re.
ceived at the ONCE Of the undersigned until
Tuesday. Sept. Is, at ~ o'clock noon. Specifi.
cations and samples can be seen at the office
OF the Fire Chief any day except Sunday be-
tween the hours OF 10 and - a. n. and from
TO p. m The Fire Commission reserve the
right TO reject any and all bids.
JOHN E. mcguire, Fire Chief