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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

paving should be recorded and tabulated
from year 10 year, and thus become COM
mulative. The short terms of office too
often allotted to officials make tabulated
experience the more necessary. public
official who makes public experience
private matter does wrong; he will be a
failure. If he neglect, or through igno-
rance, is unable, to properly analyze and
record in official books the cost of work
under his charge, such as the first cost
and maintenance per square yard of the
different kinds of pavements he cannot
demonstrate what he has really accom-
plished, the public whom he serves cannot
know what he is doing with the money,
and however much he may be sustained
by dogmatic officialism and favoritism, or
political pulls. he will eventually be over
taken by disaster and will have to step
out for a better qualified man.
The materials which each city or coun-
~ must use in the constructions of its
streets and roads are often largely govern
ed by local conditions; but how these shall
be employed, and whether or not II Is best
to bring materials from a distance, can
only be decided by an engineer familiar
with roadways and pavoments
The question of cost OF pavements and
roads is a relative one. Prices of the same
kind OF pavement or class of roadway
are not only first cost, but maintenance
also. It takes cognizance of other ex-
penseS depending upon pdNementS, as
cleaning, sprinkling, and indirect private
expense OF citizens arising from the cost
of traction and transportation OF persons
and merchandise through the city. We
must study the cost OF repairs to vehicles
and harness, the number OF horses needed
and the wear upon them, weight OF loads,
effects OF dry wet, hot and cold weather,
and OF the dust from the street which af-
fects our health and possessions.
In order TO have n standard Il is well
to define a theoretically perfect pavement.
"A perfect pavement would provide a sur
face for the easy passage OF vehicles IL
would offer the least resistance to trac-
tion consistent with the foothold of horses.
IL would be easily cleaned IL would be
impervious to moisture Il would retain
no filth within Il, and produce from itself
no odor or DUST IL would be as noiseless
as possible. and otherwise of sanitary
value IL would be as durable as Is con-
sistent with the necessity Of continual,
quick and easy repairing Of it's surface.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07
FLORIDA.

The orange trees in and around Ocala
are beginning to put forth their young
dress. and in many places are bloom
ing.
There are thlrty-six riders OF bicycles
In the general offices of the Florida Gem
trail and Peninsular railroad at Jackson
Vile.
Birdsey & Son, who assigned at ocala
several weeks ago, naming S. r. Birdsey,
Jr, as assignee, have disposed OF their
stock of goods to Il. T. and ]. s. Birdsey.
Ed Hobby. who arrived at ocala several
days ago from clermont 10 be treated by
Dr. Brown for cancer. died at the Airing
ton hotel Thursday night from the effects
Of an operation. He was IS years OF age.
At Tampa Friday morning Oscar Clyatt,
the cook at the Commercial hotel stuck q
match to a gasoline stove and 1t exploded
utterly demolishing the stove and seri-
ously, II not fatally. burning him. BY
the heroic efforts of the guests, confia-
grafton was avoided.
c. o. Swanson, a retired merchant OF
Fort Myers, recently purchased less than
two acres OF cucumbers on Sanibei Island,
for which he has been recently offered
$1,000. which was promptly declined by
him, as he Is confident Of realizing more
than that amount
Mrs. w. s. Sullivan OF McAlpin was
bdrned TO death Tuesday She was out
In tho field burning trash and IN some
manner her clothing caught on fire. and
before she knew II she was In blaze. She
had presence Of mind sufficient 70 try to
tear her clothing on, but did not succeed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

Metropolitan Clothing company.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

MIR. s. ID. Alden, Cured by AbbO of
Kidney Disease and "a ViruIent Form
of Eczema After He Had Suffered for
Years.
The following testimonial from Mr.. S.
A. Alden, an old and well-known resi-
dent of Savannah, is but one of a very
large number that have been received by
Abbo in appreciation of his work. The
case is one, however that deserves spe-
cial mention, as the disease was of a
very aggravated nature, and Mr.. Alden
had about given up all hope of ever be-
ing cured. After consulting several ply
sicians and taking their treatment with
out any effect, he finally visited Abbo,
and this is what he says:
81 have been under Abbos treatment
for six weeks, and the results are simply
wonderful. For a period of over two
years l had suffered agony almost beyond
expression. My kidneys had become so
badly affected that | was continually in
a disagreeable and unpleasant condition,
and 1 dared not venture far from home
at any time. Added to this miserable
condition was an attack of eczema of the
most virulent form, and which covered
my body and limbs with painful running
ulcers, varying in size from that of a cop
per cent to a dollar-piece. So painful
were these sores that l could not lie
down, and for nearly year I was COM
PEELED to pass the nights propped up in a
chair and with but little rest. During
the six weeks that / was under Abbos
treatment a wonderful change has been
wrought. My kidney trouble has almost
completely disappeared. My urinary Or
gans are subject to self-control and as a
consequence I am in a condition to at
tend to work. The sores have been
completely healed and can sleep at night
with ease and comfort. In short, l am
a we'll man, and Abbo has practically
made a new man of me. / cannot say
enough in praise of Abbo and his Won
| derful work. s. A. Alden"
IF YOU ARE AFFLICTED IN ANY
WAY, IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM
DISEASE, NO MATTER OF WHAT
| NATURE, VISIT ABBO. If YOU RE
| SIDE AT A DISTANCE WRITE TO
| ABBO, EXPLAINING YOUR CASE,
| AND HE WILL GIVE YOU TREAT
MBNT BY NAIL THAT WILL HAVE
| WONDERFUL EFFECTS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

We have just received a
large shipment of Springs, and
we now have on hand a COM
plete assortment of sizes in the
following styles: The National
Link Spring, National Woven
Wire Spring, Lace Web
Spring lin book), Black Jap
Book Springs, Woven Wire
and Stat Springs. Prices are
from
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

binding material even when mixed with
ferruginous clay, such gravel does not
make good pavement. The gravel should
be compactly rolled in successive layers
of about 4 inches in thickness until the
required depth is obtained, During rainy
periods a gravel road, owing to the clay
mixture, becomes soft and muddy while
in very dry, hot weather the clay will
contract and crack, thus releasing the
pebbles, giving a loose surface and dus-
ty road. The most favorable conditions
are obtained in moderately damp or dry
weather.
The objections to a shell road is the
rapidity with which the surface is worn
away by the travel over 1t, causing
great quantity of dust (unless frequently
sprinkled) in dry weather and slush in
rainy weather.
Desirable and eventually economical aa
paved roads in the county prove them-
selves to be. nevertheless, for some time
to come dependence must be placed upon
earth roads in the greater part OF II.
Earth roads can never be made satistac-
tory, especially in the rainy season, pug
they could be so improved that they would
sustain traffic at all seasons and Keep
communication open until such time as
they can be replaced by paved surfaces.
The great weakness of earth roads is tno
lack of proper drainage. When properly
located, properly sub and side-dralheu
and graded they are fairly good IN ina
worst of seasons.
While, no doubt, majority of the tax
payers of the city and county favor the
continuation of street and road paving az
the same time they desire to know whaa
1t is costing They have a right to ex-
pect such information as will enable them
to form an intelligent opinion OF inc
ability of the city and county to COM
tinue il.
The past city administration before go
ing out of office gave to the public mucn
data and detail on this subject that was
interesting and instructive.
The old board of county commissioners
has gone out of office without giving 10
the public a statement of any of It's eH-
penditures for the past fiscal year. II Is
estimated that during this time as mueh
as $4,000 has been expended by tne
county on road work alone without W.
Guiding the cost of convict labor. II u
reasonable to suppose that the pubic u
interested in knowing when and how thls
money was expended. The amount Coz.
and character of improvements on each
road ought TO be given, together win
such other detail that the people may
fairly understand II. Inquirer
Hats, Hats.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

before she was terribly burned. Her little
son was with her and in assisting ms
mother he was badly burned, too, but he
will recover Mrs. Sullivan lived only a
few hours.
Judge Barron Phillips heard arguments
at chambers at Tampa Friday on the mo-
ton of H. Bisbee, attorney for the Ben
heirs. to dismiss the petition OF the Flor
ida Central and Peninsular railroad, ask
Ing for condemnation proceedings 10 con-
denim certain lands occupied by their road
at Tampa, known as the Garrison prop
erty The motion was not granted on
the ground that the charter Of the road
failed to specify Tampa as the terminus
OF the road. Notice of an appeal was
given.
A. r. Taph, who moved to Ocala from
Ohio some two years ago and purchased
a small place near Ocala, for which he
paid $500, and which he sold few
months ago TO Mr.. Bryant of Levy county
for s.. 600, taking as payment for same 400
head of cattle valued at s. head, has
just closed deal with John w. Vogt for
his livery stable. He gave Mr. Vogt, in
exchange. 30 head of these cattle, valued
at $40 a head. Mr. Taph is now enjoying
the reputation of being the shrewdest
trader in Ocala.
The case of the state Of Florida VS..
William Hendry, Charles Hendry and
Matt Browning, charged with larceny of
cattle belonging 30 Mr.. Murphy of Man
atee county, was called at the opening Of
the term at Fort Myers Friday After the
case had proceeded one day the court
Instructed the jury to bring in a verdict
of not guilty as 10 Matt Browning and
Charles Hendry, after which the prose-
agooaafaA AGAINST William HpndFU
The case was vigorously conducted on
the part of the state by Prosecuting At
- torney Carter and the defense was ably
handled by Col. Joe Walls and Judge
Fletcher. After the argument of the case
by both state and defense, the jury rem
dered a verdict of not guilty.
Jacksonville Times-Union: Orna Mel
ton, the correspondent of the Florida
Times-Union, who was arrested by the
Spanish soldiers a year ago, as he was
landing from the schooner Competitor
and who was thrown into the Cabanas
fortress, is still in prison, and his condi-
ton grows more and more hopeless every
day. Melton is being literally starved tC
death. He is reduced to a mere shadow
of his former self. Unless some decisive
action is taken in his case shortly, it will
be too late. other prisoners in the Ca
banas fortress are treated in the same
manner. Even the public executioner
who is a convict. has made complaint thai
he is given so little food that he is scarce.
ly able to perform the duties required
of him. ut is no unusual sight to SEE
prisoners, brought forth to be garroted
so weak from want of food that they
have to be carried by the prison guards
1t is estimated that there will be al
least 1900 crates of tomatoes shipped
from Sanibel Island this season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07
Truly Wonderful
The Rapid Recovery Of a Well
Known Citizen From a Dangerous
and Painful AffIlctiOn.
After Years of Suffering Torture
and sickness He Finds Immediate
Relief and "A Permanent Cure in
Abbo's Wonderful Remedies.

Abbo and his marvellous success in cur
ing disease still continues to occupy the
attention of the public. The sensation
that has been caused by his wonderful
work has not abated in the least. Time
has but added to the surprise and admira-
ton exhibited by the public over his skill
ful treatment Of the diseased and afflicted.
As the number of patients who have
sought Abbo's assistance for the cure Of
their complaints have increased, so has
the CONSERVATION and amazement at his
wonderful curative powers. Hundreds OF
afflicted people have found in Abbos
treatment relief from awful torture and
suffering that they had endured for years.
They praise Abbo for his wonderful work
they thank him and invoke blessings on
him for the good he has done them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

Hats, Hats.
New spring styles at the Metropontan
Clothing Company.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07
ABBO

100 and 122 Hull Street west,
Savannah, Ga.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
Trial of John Glover Commenced.

The trial Of John e. Glover for setting
fire to T.. Is. Lookins' store, corner Of
Green and Race streets, on the night of
October H. 1898, was begun before Judge
a. S. Watts and a jury in the Hastings
Court yesterday morning The prisoner
pleaded not guilty 10 the Indictment and
his counsel entered a formal demurrer.
Mr.. Little, stenographer, was sworn
IN 10 take down the evidence.
y delay of threc-quarters Of an hour
was caused by the absence Of Alice Rid
dick, Il witness for the Commonwealth,
for whom rule was issued by the court
When the ta.dy witness came in a fine
Of $3.50 was assessed against her
No trouble was experienced in getting
a jury, the panel being made up as
follows:
William Easily. j. p. Cooper, w. H.
G. Deans. William T.. Gayle, George p
Dyson, Joseph McCarris, Arthur Emmer-
son, c. b. Moore, Il. e. Gerke. ". %. Viz
nelson, L. II. Davis, John II. Eastwood.
The main witness in the trial was T.
f.. Crismond. who testified that he had
been Glover's accomplice in the burning.
and had applied the torch himself:
He said after Lookins closed that
night that Ballentne proposed thar
they go up town and get something tc
eat. Went to cook snop on Goodwin
street, ate and came back; then Rallen-
tine went home. After that / said to
Glover, lets make a fire. Said Glover.
IF we are going to do anything like :ha .
come over here"
The witness said that Glover led The
way into q vacant field back Of Loolins'
bar. where they talked for some time.
and, as they said, made up their
minds. They got some waste from a ear
box and went to a house in Pcarsor's
row. That house was in ashes an hour
afterwards, but the witness was not al
lowed TO tell anything about It in the
present case.
Coming out of Pcarson's house, Girls
mond said that he and Glover went 10
Lookins'.
we had some talk together, and
johnnie wanted me TO set fire 10 Lookins'
store, but | didn't. 1t was the frs: time
that had ever done such a thing. ana
| think 1t was the first time Johnnie.
had ever done Il either, and didn't
want TO do It." said Crlsmond. hui VS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
syrls Of HInben. Cerpu,n, t,ran,oa |.

Benjamin Smith. q colored youth from
Htuntersvilie, 3aftera hearing before JUS
tice Hawks yesterday morning on a
charge Of seduction. was held for mo
County Court. The charge was brought
by Mary Johnson. Later In the day Mr.
Hugh q. Miller, representing the Driso.
ner. applied for q writ Of habeas corpus
which was granted. Judge Portiock
fixed bail ut $500. which was given by tho
prisoner. for his appearance in court on
the third Monday In July.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

went in the back way and set the fire
III the window It the back OF the house. =
who set the fire." asked the Com
monwealth's Attorney.
put the waste in behind the window
shutter" answered Crismond
Who applied the torch, then?"
Il did"
He was cross examined for a long time
but stuck 70 his story.
After Crismond was examined the col
oIea woman was put upon the stand
and told what She knew about tho fire
Ihis concluded the testimony for the
commonwealth Court then adjourned
until to-day at 1890. when the witnesses
Tor the defense will be heard The case
VIII probably be give nto the jury this
afternoon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
"A Few Painters.

Good bicycle suits for $3.50, one at ST.,
and one at $3.50 that are worth from
$1.50 to So more 4 suit. An $3.50 dress
suit ifor So. a $40 suit for $3.50. These
arg a few specialties picked up by chance
>on our trip North the early part Of thIs,
Week. Breslauer & AnthonYi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
nsnl.clons Cruelty 10 Animals.

On yesterday afternoon young grey
hound belonging to DIR. Duerson, was
running at large on High street, when a
negro boy. without any provocation at
az mt him with stick, breaking HE
nina leg. The boy kept on down the
street. The matter should be given to
the police and the boy arrested for
cuelty to animals
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
Kicked by u kiorsn.

thursday afternoon Mr.. b. S. Ed
wards. an employee on Mr.. John Cox
farm. was seriously injured by q kick
from horse THAT he was attending. The
blow struck Edwards in the nose, break
ing some OF the nasal bones and rem
derlnE him unconscious Dr. Robertson
was sent for and dressed the injuries
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
SDccinl Prices All Summer-IJnicr.
McMrn at H.nMrcncc & IYolfo,,,u

wear at Lawrence q WcIton's
Ladies' Ribbed Vests, Sc each, or for
25c
Ladies' Ribbed Vests, blcached. tape
Ill neck and arms, 10c., or 3 for 25c.
Ladies Lisle. finest Vests, silk tape in
neck and arms, 12lac. each.
Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Knee
Pants, 25c. each
Mems Balbriggan Shirts and Pants,
25c. each-long and short sleeves.
Underwear Of every description at the
cash store. Lawrence G. Wclton
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
4 Splendid Showing.

Mrs. Ship has submitted for publica-
ton the following report: Net receipts
Tor the hospital fund. made on entertain
ments given by her, S1,446G7. Besides
this she paid to the Kings Daughters
$6l 81. There was considera BILE money
paid for scenery, costumes, benches,
music. This is an excellent showing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
Commencing s7On.iny Morning, June


Linen homespun suiting in navy blue
and linen shades, just the thing for BIZ
cycle suits. at 7lac per yard. richly
worth 12l&c. Viola crepe cloth In light
shades, regular price lac. our price 6A c.
Just think, all silk foulard, 100 They
are worth zoe. 4 new lot polka dot per
Gales. This week will be our banner
week for low prices
y. j. PHILLIPS,
b02 Oxford Hall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

Commencing June 14th we will close ut
p. m. Saturdays excepted Chas. r.
Welton & Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
G!.s.. y: .,-:cc.

= E!#s!: g: Prices.
We have reduced prices Of men and
childrens clothing to such an extent
that you cannot help but buy If you see
them Go they must, and go thew viii
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

Wire Doors and Windows In stock
ODD sizes made to order and hung. Re
fr!gerators. mosquito nets at J. S. Craw-
ford's Furniture and Carpet House
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
Boys and Children's Straw Sailors.
w. T.. FIRNELSON & CO.,

New lot Bicycle Caps.
w. L. NIRNELSON & CO.,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
PORTSMOUTH, ADv,S.

fOiS RGNI-Scven room brick DWELLING
luoi Dtnbv!ddic street; large lot, drive
WY anI stables. Apply to t. , c.
H1<oohS ju16-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19

FOX RtINT.-Ntce dwelling, seven rooms
anu illchen: all modern convcnences;
good location: minutes walk to ferry
Apply to j. WIN. LEIGH, 2O7 High
street. jel3-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT BUREAU,

we secure help and situations OF Ill
KINGS. Employers and those desiring sit
nattons can be accommodated by address,
Young lady Of 3 years experience, de-
SlrcS Il position az Stcnographcr: can fur
niSh good references
w. a. CONWAY, Manager,
)u3-lm 3l7 Green ST.. Portsmouth Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-19
RoRTsMour Al s,oRr a,v

Mems Outing Shirts, worth -. 75c., 45c.
wilson Bros, Outing Shirts with Ties to
match. bought to sell at sl.JO. ST 90
manhattan Linen Madras Shirts, worth
Vile, now .......... ......... so
Manhattan Pure Silk Shirts, worth
.......... ......... 81. so
six Pun Bosom Shirts, worth s15o, s125
White Madras Shirts 81 90
snort Bosom White Shirts 81 90
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1897-08-13
AMERICAN IN NAME ONLY.
Key West Is a Queer City and Did Not
Raise the Confederate Flag.

Key West Is a Queer City and Did Not
Raise the Confederate Flag.
From the Buffalo-Courier: A man
who recently has returned from Key
West, Fla, says the first impression a
stranger gets of that place at the pres
ent time is that the city has gone on a
perpetual holiday spree. Bunting flies
from almost every housetop, and the
colors are about evenly divided between
"Old Glory" and the emblem of the
Cuban republic. People of all classes
and ages wear pins or other symbols
bearing the motto, Cuba Libre." This
far southern city. lying almost within
the tropics, is the only town of import
ance betlow Mason and Dixon's line
that was never under the stars and
bars of the Confederacy. The popu-
lation is about evenly divided between
white Cubans and the white Bahamians
There are not more than score of real
American families resident on the is
land, but notwithstanding this fact the
great mass of the people are loyal to
the union first and to Cuba next. 1t
Is curious, though true, that of all the
houses, dwellings, stores, hotels and
other buildings that dot the island from
one shore to the other, not one of them
has a chimney nor anything that will
answer the purpose of a chimney.
Handsome residences and lowly novels
are alike in this respect, and from an
eminence gazing out over acres of roofs
on all sides one is struck with the want
of something to complete the symme-
try of the picture. Wood or coal or
fuel of any kind are unknown Quanti-
ties, as the tropical atmosphere fur
nishes all the heat required. and for
cooking purposes sticks OF carbon are
used, which are sold by peddlers who
hawk their wares about the streets.
There are few stores, as we understand
such things, and no markets Sign
boards in Spanish will tell you where
the barber shop is located or where
to buy coral ornaments. There are no
more than half dozen stores conduct
ed on the American plan in the island.
Instead of a market there is a daily
auction near the government dock,
where everything in the way of pro-
visions. furniture and fruit is knocked
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1897-08-13

The riots in India threaten to take
on the character OF an instruction.
The agitators are endeavoring to in
flame the native population by repre-
senting that the sanitary measures
taken by the British government to
prevent the spreading of the plague
are in effect dissertation of Indian
temples and a trampling upon tradi-
tions. The people of India have I'M
doubtedly many causes for complaint
againt the British. but the vigor or
thoroughness of measures to stop the
spread of contagious diseases cannot
be put in that catalogue. There al
ways has been opposition to drastic
sanitary measures among Asiatic peo-
pie, and every famine in India, every
year of cholera or plague, has been
followed by irritation and resentment
on the part Of the ignorant and preju-
diced natives.