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Sir Michael Costa. who was a rigid
disciplinarian of his orchestra, on one
occasion was compelled to wait half an
hour for the second oboe. and finally to
begin without him. A quarter of an
hour later, when the orchestra was at
work, the absentee appeared. breath
less, painting, and s%heepish. His eX-
PLANTATION was that "a domestic event
had just occurred in his home, and that
he did not like to leave until he was
assured thai everything had passed of
satisfactorily" There was some laugh
ing and chatting, but Sir Michael did
not join in the merriment. However,
on hearing the explanation his feaut-
ures relaxed somewhat, and, turning
to the late oboe player, he said: THAT
is a different thing. You may take YOU
place: but, mind. don't let it Occur
again.
, 1896-07-27
7 STANDS FAST.

New York, July 27.-The World this
morning publishes the following signed
dispatch from Thompson. Ca. signed
Thomas e. Watson:
ITO the questions asked me I reply as
follows:
''First-I will run the race to the end.
Second will make the fight even
II Sewall does not withdraw.
'Third-My opinion Of the Fifty
second congress, which was arrafgned
In my book, has undergone no change.
FOURTH am not a political trader,
and will not resign in Sewall's favor
even II offered a cabinet position
Having answered your questions,
please allow me to state briefly my rea-
sons for the reploes to questions num-
bers one and two:
II allowed the use of my name to
save my party from extinction.
POPULIST PARTY NECESSARY.
SIN my opinion the continued exist
lence at the peoples party 10 indispms-
able to the success of free silver. For
me to withdraw would be for me to
ssen the death warrant Of my party.
lOurs = the party Of free silver. and w
msintasned that principle while the
asmpdfstic p3ty in 1892 and 1893 was
xaking war upon It We do not think
, 1896-07-27

Mining deeds at this olncs.
, 1896-07-27

A British patentee mas the same ex.
cl asive rights to his invention or discov-
cry as q patentee in the United States.
and no person in any part of the king
dom can make, sell or use the invention
without the consent Of the patentee.
Daily Republican Soc per month.
, 1896-07-27
MISTAKEN FOR A BURGLAR,

Chicago, July 26.-Daniel Shroyer, a
well-known resident of Partridge, was
shot and killed early this morning by
his son-in-law, George E. Pottinger, a
prominent Chicago real estate dealer,
who mistook him for a burglar. The
shooting took place in ~Pottinger's
home in Ingleside avenue.
Mr.. Shroyer had been a guest at the
PC.tinger homestead for several weeks.
Mr.. Pottinger was aroused at 3 O'Clock
this morning, and, thinking burglars
were abroad. took his revolver and
started to investigate. He was about
70 enter the kitchen when he saw the
form cf a man approaching and rails
ing his revolver fired one shot. The
man gave vent to a startled eXclama-
ton, and Mr.. Pottirger recognized his
father-in-law's voice. The bullet
struck Mr.. Shroyer in the groin, and he
died in an hour. The greatest excite
men followed the shooting. Mr.. Pot
| finger is almost distracted and his wife
is Frustrated.
, 1896-07-27

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled CORN. Elegant lunch
in milk. Quart cans 10 cents.
, 1896-07-27
Gladness Comes

\X|itn a better understanding of II
w transient nature of the many Phys
ical ills, which vanish before p~ropercf-
~forts-gentlc MISUNDERSTANDING
rightly di. ected. There is comfort an
the knowledge, that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dls
ease, but simply to n constipatcd condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupo Of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that :tis the
one remedy which promotes Internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its benc-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies arc then not nceded II
afflicted VII any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have tle best, and with the
well-informed v~crywherc, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and give most general satisfaction
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
LAWYER HILLS LETTER.
what an 4. p. A. Council Omcer
Says About 1t.


The letter written by r. L. Hill, Esq.
to young lady and which fell into the
hands of his political opponents, seems
20 have become an issue in the campaign
A portion of the letter purporting to show
that Mr.. Hin had made application for
membership in the A. F. A. and that his
application had been refused, was pub
lished in the Citizens Club organ.
AS stated in the report of the Fourth
District Liberal Club meeting in yester-
days Morning News Mr.. Hill, in his
speech at this meeting, discussed the mat
ter fully. He declared that a garbled eX-
tract only of the letter had been pub
lished, and that if the whole letter had
been published it would have been to his
credit and not his detriment, as intended.
In his speech Mr.. Hill roundly scored the
A. +. A., his remarks on the organization
leaving little more to be said from that
point of view.
The A. p. A people have taken the
matter up now and are after Mr. Hill 5
scalp. member of thee rganiZation. who
does not hesitate to state his connection
with 1t to anyone who asks him, request
ed the publication yesterday of the state
ment that Mr.. Hin had twice applied for
membership in the oruer. The second APP
plicatlon, the informant stated, was made
to the council of which he was and is an
officer.
when Mr.. Hn's application was re-
jected,' he said, "he came to me and
sought to know the reason why the APP
plcation had been rejected and urged me
to use my influence to have this action
reversed. lie did this not once but sew
eral times AS to why Mr.. Hilrs appli-
elton was rejected l am not al liberty to
state. If Mr.. Hin requests the author of
this statement you can refer him to me-"
Some of the Citizens Club men have de-
clared, since Mr.. Hills speech Thursday
night, that they would have his letter.
which has been so much discussed. pub
lished in full. This has not been done as
yet, however. Mr.. HIPS friends claim
that the letter was obtained in a very I'M
derhand manner and that 1t was a very
underhand piece of business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
A NEW FIRE COMMISSIONER.
MIR. GEORGE W. PARRISH TO BE
NAMED TO COUNCIL TODAY.

4 Special Meeting Called by Mayor
Myers at Noon for the Purpose of
Confirming the ApDOintment-The
Need OF the Additional Commits
sioner Recognized on Account Of
the Recent Occurrcnces-MayOr
Myers Has Kept His own Counsel,
and the Announcement VIII BE
Surprise 10 Most People.
A meeting Of the city council has been
called at noon to-day. The meeting is
Of Importance. 1t is for the purpose Of
confirming the appointment Of a new fire
commissioner. Mayor Myers viii present
the name Of Mr.. George W. Parish 70
council as fire commissioner 70 fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of Mr..
Hugh Logan about three months ago.
The announcement Of MI Parishs
name as the third commissioner viii cause
some surprise. Mayor Myers has kept
his counsel entirely to himself in this
matter, and has given no intlmation 10
any one Of his intentions IN the mat
ter. Everybody, including the members
OF council. has been kept entirely in the
dark. Ii is undefseUOS that pressure was
brought to bear upon the h9Vor from sew
eral sources in favor Of various appoint
ees, though no names have been discussed
I'm this connection. This is probably what
delayed the appointment.
Mr. harish Is one of the best known
citizens Of Savannah and one Of the most
generally popular. He has been dealing
in agricultural implements at Nos. 1873
and 1876 St Julian street for years, and
is known 10 nearly everybody in the city.
Politically he Is allied with the Citizens
Club, and is naturally a supporter of the
present administration. He has never
bound himself to any one faction, how
ever, and he was a strong supporter OF the
McDOnough administration.
The appointment is Of interest in con-
nectiOn with recent occurrences in the
fire department and the proposed inves-
tigatiOn Of charges against Foreman Cul-
lum's supposed connection with the at
tack of John Hanley on Chairman Gray
son of the fire commission.
Mayor Myers, when first approached by
a Morning News reporter on the subject
of the appointee to be named to the
meeting to-day, declined to give out the
appointment on the ground that official
courtesy required that the appointment
should be first made known to council.
On second consideration, however, he de-
cded that as the appointment was one
originating with the mayor, a strict con-
struction of the question of courtesy was
not required and the announcement Of
the name of the intended appointee would
give the aldermen an opportunity to con-
slider the appointment before coming TO
the meeting, and al the same time avoid
the appearance of having the appointment
sprung on them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
Strong Testimony,

Messrs. E. a. Craighill & Co., wholesale
druggists of Lynchburg, Va, writes US
on April that on that day S. H. Lewes
bought three bottles of P. P. p. from them
and said he would buy more.
on April G, 1896, S. H. Lewes of LYNCH
burg wrote us that he was using p. p =.
and so was every member of his fantly,
He said that from present indications n
would cure his 3-year-old hoy of thai
terrible trouble, milk-crust. He saws ma
people of Lynchburg looked for the death
of this child at any time, but p p ,
has healed his sores entirely. he rest !
better and is regaining his color dav bV
day. Mr.. Lewes further SAYS: NV wiz
had almost lost her sight The doctor a =
tended her and tried many things bu+ p
p. z. was the only thing that cured her
It relieved my little girl of catarrh IN
the head. My house has been reetla ,
hospital, but thanks to your p p
things are now changed for the better /
want you TO give me the lowest fipire1
on twenty-four bottles, as I think II vii,
take that much to give us a full course
I will do all in my power to Recommend
your 2. p. p.
P. P. P, Lippmans great remedy :,
the most wonderful blood purifier az tbss
age. p. p. 2. is a sure cure for catarrb
rheumatism, scrofula and all other Sioil
ness arising from impurities of the bIool,
P. p. P. is sold by all druggists and eer,-
eral stores. Lippman Bros, sole nrSnri-
etors, wholesale druggists Linn ~
block, Savannah, Ga.--9f.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
To BUILD ANOTHER STEAMER.
A Sister Boat to the "City of Havv-
kinsviIIe."

The increased business Of the boats ply
ing between Savannah and Hawkinsville
is taxing the freight room to its utmost
capacity, and shippers a the way landings
are complaining that their products are
not moving fast enough.
This is particularly the case with the
naval stores producers. The enterprising
people Of Hawkinsville intend to give
fheir patrons a good ssivica. nd it is pro-
posed TO build another steamer 70 be
placed on the line. The City of Hawkins
Vile will hereafter connect with the Geor-
gia and Alabama railroad at Abbevilie,
and deliver freight en- route TO Savannah;
The following regarding the proposed
line appears in this weeks Dispatch and
News of Hawkinsville.
The steamer City of Hawkinsvule Is
expected to arrive next Thursday on her
return from Savannah. It is now quite
probable that the boat company will con-
meet with the Georgia and Alabama rail-
road at Abbeville for the present The
boat cOmpanys officers have found out
that the trip once in two weeks Is not
often enough to take care of the busi-
ness that the boat company is under con-
tract to handle The naval stores people
began to clamor for their stun TO be
moved faster. In fact spirits have to be
moved promptly or there is a shrinkage.
With a business of 500 barrels a week the
present service was thoroughly made
quate, so that until another boat adapted
to the river could be built, the traffic ar
rangement with the Georgia and Alabama
at Abbeville was the only thing open to
the boat company. The Georgia and Ala
bama now has the shortest and most di-
rect line out of Savannah as well as
from the west, and over this line will the
bulk of the heavy stuffs come to our city
via the steamer City of HawkinsVille.
The naval stores hauled by the boat viii
be delivered to the Georgia and Alabama.
BY this arrangement we will have a boat
out of Hawkinsville every week, and it
can easily keeeD the landings clean of
naval stores. In the meantime the boat
companys officers are quietly planning for
a SCOOP this fall. The way is being open
ed TO get in and out of Savannah without
the present excessive wharf and transfer
charges, our western shipments can be
brought to HawkinsVille without a rail-
road in the state touching it. and consid-
cradle terminal expenses in Savannah
saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
THE SUMNER QUARANTINE ON.
Strict Sanitary Regulations From
Now Until November.

Strlct sanitary Regulations From
Now Until November.
The arrival of May brings on the en-
forcement of stricter quarantine and sani-
tary regulations. Quarantine officer Lin
ley must now remain at quarantine for the
rest of the summer as the regulations pro-
hibit communications between the city and
the station until the expiration of the sea-
son. DIR. Linley was wise, however and
secured himself a charming companion re-
Gently, who will help him to forget the
loneliness of his situation
The sanitary ordinance prohibits the up
turning of the soil in the streets between
May ] and Nov. l without the permission
of the sanitary board. This permission is
usually given where 1t is necessary to up
turn the soil for the purpose of making
repairs, or where the turning up is done
under such conditions as not to violate the
spirit of the ordinance. For instance the
water department will be given general
permit for making repairs to hydrants and
pipes, conditioned on the liberal use of lime
and the observance of other precautions,
work now in progress ana to be completed
shortly such as the shifting of the sewer
traps on Abercorn and Habersham streets
Will not be interfered with.
Health officer Drummer, when seen yes
terday by a Morning News reporter, stated
that he had no doubt that the sanitary
board would grant permission for the paw
ing of the portions OF Abercorn and Hab-
ersham streets, mentioned elsewhere, as
the upturning of the soil would be slight
and the work would probably be completed
before the summer season reaches its
hight
"Wil the sanitary board agree to the
paving of South Broad street this sum
merY he was asked.
1t viii not" was the reply. ITO pave
South Broad street will require consid.
cradle grading, and as there is no lkelI-
hood of the work being begun before the
hot weather is fully upon US,
and as it will be work
of some duration, the board could
hardly give its consent to this work.
hardly think we VIII be called on to pass
on this question, though"
DR.. Drummer said that he considers the
city in fairly good sanitary condition.
Since Jan l he has had five sanitary in
spectors regularly at work and conse-
quently there is no need for the increase
in the number of inspectors heretofore
made at this season. Several of the sew
ers which were in bad condition have
been thoroughly cleaned out and the WORK
of Inspecting the sewers by Engineer Z.
j.. Thomas is still in progress. In spite
OF the condition of affairs in Cuba and
the prospect that the island will be a hot
bed of yellow fever this summer. DR.. Brun-
ner views the approach of the heated
period with a feeling of confidence
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
THE JARAGO CHILDREN.
An Effort Being Made to Take Them
Away From Their Mother.

Away From Thetr Mother.
The police commissioners have taken In
hand the matter of the Jarago children
Maj. Edward Karow, chairman of the po-
lice commission, through Mr. S. b. Adams,
city attorney, filed a petition for habeas
corpus in the court of ordinary yester-
day against Rebecca Jarago, the mother
Of the children.
The petition states that Charles lara
go. about p years old, Alexander Jarago,
about II years old. Joseph Jarago. about
10 years old, and Arthola or Ethel lara
90. about years old are living in the
city with their mother, Rebecca Jarago,
that they beg on the streets, and are be-
ing reared under immoral influences, like
ly to degrade their moral characters ana
devote them to vicious lives. The peti-
ton states further that 1t is necessary to
the protection of these children from de-
graduation that the mother be deprived of
their custody.
It is stated the three boys can be taken
care of and educated at the orphanage
of the Union Society. at Bethesda. and
the girl can be looked after at the or
phan's home of the Protestant Episcopal
church. The petition asks that under the
provisions of the act approved Oct 20
1873, the four children be taken from the
custody of their mother and committed
TO the orphanage and the asylum as in
dicated The mother has been ordered to
produce the children in court before the
ordinary, and hearing will be had Tues
day, May 8, at 4 o'clock d. m
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
WITH SONGS AND REGULATIONS.
Interesting Exercises at the Female
Orphan Asylum.


Orphan Asylum.
The children of the Female Orphan Asy-
lum gave their annual reception and en-
tertainment yesterday in the parlors of the
asylum, at West Broad and South Broad
streets. An interesting programme was
presented Tor the entertainment of the
visitors. and patrons of the asylum, who
turned out in numbers.
The exercises opened with a marching
song by the children, which was followed
by prayer by Rev. Mr.. Nisbett of the
dren, whose voices have been well train
ed by their teacher, Miss Ward, assisted
by Miss Alice Summerlin of the asylum,
who is possessed of an exceptionally fine
contralto voice, sang the songs, Happy
Are We" Blue Bells of Scotland, Rain
Song" Pilgrims Chorus" and Lula
by"
Miss Josephine Bailey recited the Lit
tie Prayer" and Miss Gertrude English
recited Selling Baby" Both selections
were cleverly rendered.
The dialogue, "A Bunch of Flowers, -
was prettily recited by Misses Vera Frain,
Nita Rose, Carrie Dufour Oracle Creech,
Matte Bowen, May Ray and Ruby Wat
son.
Another clever dialogue was THE Dali
~ Governess," by Miss Bertha Dufour and
Sidney Walsh. The dialogue, The Sew
ing Society,"" was a difficult piece and
was very well rendered, causing much
amusement to the audience The parts
were sustained by Misses Marie Icard,
Matte Wilson, Alice Summerlin, Sallie
Floyd, Nollie Griffin, Belle Johnson and
Carrie Davis.
A duet, Come to the Savior" was rem
dered in excellent fashion by Miss Alice
Summerlin and Miss Sallie Floyd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
JOHNSON on THE OUTLOOK.
He says Mckinney VIII Go Through
on the First Ballot.

Hon. TomIinson r. Johnson. the prospec-
tive nominee for governor Of Georgia on
the republican or the fusion ticket, which
ever It may be. has just returned from At
lanta where he attended the state republic
can convention, and he was busy yester-
day regaling his friends with some choice
bits Of humor and otherwise Interesting
information in connection with the Buck
Pledger scramble.
Mr.. johnson explained how it was made
necessary TO give Pledger one delegate in
order 10 avoid the widest sort Of a contest
and scramble which would otherwise have
taken place. That delegate was L. =.
Johnson, who Is for Reed, or the com pima
ton against the Ohio statesman. BY this
means, he said Pledger was kept In the
convention, and "a bolt OF MS men was
avoided. Mr.. Johnson says Mckinley
now has p out Of the % delegates from
Georgia.
Mckinley has got things all his own
way now" he said, and he VIII be put
through all right on the first ballot. The
combination might have looked formida-
bic several weeks ago, but now II mas no
chance at all, and I would not be sur
prised TO see Reed throw his forces over 10
Mckinley before the convention Is held.
don't think he would obJect, II ne coulun !
be first to bei~g secretary or state, or
coming n Somewhere near rbe>top OF the
what chances has the democratic par
ty2 you ask. Just about as much chance
as you would have TO catch flea with
pair of boxing gloves.
They are telling bit or pleasantly on
Mr.. johnson. He was buttOnhOling
doubtful Mckinley delegate in the Kimball
house. so the story goes, when somebody
made the remark:
You can get mighty good whisky down
in Savannah. Il beats this two to one"
Savannah" queried the Mckinley del
egates. who was from the mountain dis
trict, sis Savannah on any railrOadT'
Mr.. Johnson, il is said, under the cir
cumstances did not explain to him as en-
phatically as he might have done, but
there is no doubt before he got through
with him he came into line both on the
Mckinley question and on the location Of
Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-02
TESTING PAVING BRICK.
The Way the city Gets at It's Wear
ing Qualities.

ing AuAAAAAtHs
The matter of paving Abercorn and HAD
ersham streets, between Liberty and
South Broad streets, may be taken up at
the meeting of council to-day. Commits
sioner Willink has been making tests Of
rhe samples of brick furnished him by
the different brick companies bidding for
the contract for supplying the brick to
be used here, but will not be ready to make
a complete report to-day.
A brick and half brick of each Of the
different makes. were placed in RATHER
or cylindrical iron contrivance at the
foundry of John Rourke & Son. -Four
hundred and fifty pounds OF scrap IRON
were placed in the RATHER with the brick
and the machine was vigorously leNoiNeu
Tor some time The brick appeared 10
stand this test fairly well, but We're CHIP
ped and SCARED by the iron OF course. g.,
SAMPLES of whole and broken brick VIII
now be taken, placed in a furnace ana
heated to a degree sufhcfent 10 Drive OUT
any moisture they may contain ana 70 ue -
stroy any exterior coating which might
DreVent the entrance of moisture. me
SAMPLES so treated will then be placed
in water after first being weighed, ana
allowed to remain there for twenty -FOUR
hours, when they will again be Welghe1
ANY apDreciable increase in weight VIII
he AGAINST the make of brick showing 1t.
A brick which will absorb water IS not
desirable for paving purposes. When
these tests are completed the commls-
sioner will be ready to make his report
to council as to the character OF the sam
pies submitted.