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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
Y. Nj. c. AS ATHLETIC coNrEs rs
The Winners of the Medals in All the
CInsSen.


The seasons series of four athletic con-
tests at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation was closed last night, and the av-
erages were calculated. The three con-
testants standing highest as the best all
around athletes of the association are J..
w. Ruwe, G. w. Dwelle Jr., and B. f.
Timer in the order named
Mr.. Ruwe's percentage was 1885, Mr.
Dwelle's, 1920 and Mr.. Timers, 1855
Medals will be awarded each of these three
men tonight just before the indoor base
ball game. A medal will also be awarded
the man whose gymnastic work has
shown the greatest improvement.
The features of last nights contests
were the mat work and pole vaulting of
Mr.. Timer. The associations still dip rec
ord was broken by Mr.. Ruwe. This record
has been 81 dips on the parallel bars, but
Mr.. Ruwe last night made a new one of &c.
The fence vault was won by Mr.. Ruwe
at feet 3 inches. Mr.. Dwelle won the
running high jump. which was S feet l
inch. The standing hop, step and jump
took Mr.. UImer over "a feet inches and
won the event for him. The ring work
exercise was done by Messrs. Ruwe and
Lynes. Mr.. Timers pole vault was feet
inches, and his neat work got him
perfect score.
The work done was of very interest
ing nature. The programme was long
and was not concluded till late. But
small crowd witnessed the athletic work
as a number of those that form the as
sociation's usual audiences visited the
entertainment at the Masonic temule.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
DEATHS SUDDEN STROKE.
j. w. Creekman Died Under Treat
ment For Grip.

Mr.. j. w. Creekman died very suddenly
yesterday at his home at Montgomery
street and South Broad street ane. Mr..
Creelman had been i'll for three or four
days with an attack of the grip and was
under the treatment Of DR.. p. T. Lincoln.
The attack did not appear to be in any
way serious and there was no apparent
cause for apprehension. In fact Mr..
Creekman was on the streets for a short
while Monday. He did not consider him
self seriously i'll. DR.. Lincoln visited him
yesterday about noon. Mr.. Creekman
stated that he was doing nicely with the
exception Of a pain in his left side. DR.
Lincoln prescribed a blister. After DR..
Lincoln left Mrs. Creekman prepared the
blister and placed it on her husbands
side A little later Mr. Creekman COM
planned that the blister was burning him.
His wife examined it and told him that
II had not yet begun to blister. She ask
ed him if he could stand the pain little
while longer and he said he could.
Even while she was putting the blister
back in place Mr.. Creekman was seized
with a severe CONFUSION and was evil
IDENTIFY in great pain. A messenger was
sent across the street at once to the resi-
dence of DR.. r.. G. Norton, who respond
ed almost Immediately. Before DIR. Nor
ton arrived at the bedside, however, death
had taken place. 1t was so sudden that
it was almost impossible to realize the
fact. DR.. Lincoln, who arrived later, ex-
pressed the opinion that death was due to
an imperfection of the heart, probably fat
~ degeneration.
The deceased was 3S years of
age and came to Savannah from
Norfolk about seventeen years. ago,
having resided here since He
leaves a wife and two children. For a
number of years after coming here he
worked at stevedoTing. For the last eigh-
teen months he has had the city contract
for the o. E. M. department.. in which
service he has given entire satisfaction.
That such was the case was evidenced
by the fact that when the contract ex-
pired recently 1t was continued Indefinitely
with the right on the party of the city
to terminate on thirty days notice.
"Wash" Creekman, as h ewas generally
known, was popular fellow and had
many friends. He was connected with
several secret societies, being a member
of Clinton Lodge and Georgia Chapter of
Masons, Haupt Lodge and Magnolia en-
campment of the Odd Fellows, Savannah
Tribe of Red Men, the Order of the Golden
Chain and the Fraternal Mystic Circle
The funeral Will take place at o'clock
this afternoon and will be attended by
the Masons, Odd Fellows and Red Men.
The interment will be at Laurel Grove
cemetery. Many friends of the deceased
called yesterday at the home to express
their sympathy with the bereaVed family
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
TO DISCUSS CREDIT CUSTOMS.
Credit Men to Meet mt the Board of
Trade Building Tomorrow,

SreuIt wen 10 Meet Mt the Board of
Trade Building Tomorrow.
A meeting of the credit men of this city
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock in room IA. board OF trade build
ing. for the purpose of considering the ad-
visibility of forming a local association.
The credit association, not yet a year old
has made phenomenal strides into good
favor, and the results accomplished by
other local associations have been OF great
importance to business men. Strong as
sociations exist i'm large number OF prin-
cipal cities and the work of the associa-
tons In New Orleans. Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, Kansas City, ST. Louis. Cincinnati.
Detroit, Milwaukee and New York Is be-
ginning TO command great attention
II is claimed that through such organi-
cations many of the abuses in credit Gus
toms, inequalities In legislation, and in
justice and fraud in business relations
may be remedied, and the matter of credit
be placed upon a safer, truer and more
satisfactory basis. Mr.. Boocock secre-
tary of the national association, viii be
present at to-morrows meeting and ad-
dress the merchants upon the movement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
NO MONEY F00 SIV1T- REsrpvrs
The Council Not Likely to Increase
the Military Appropriation.


the Military Appropriation.
The special committee appointed to con-
slider the petition of the Savannah Naval
Reserve to be included in the city's mill
tary appropriation, known as the appro-
priation to the police reserve, will make
its report to the city council tonight
An unfavorable report is expected A
member of the committee stated yester-
day that as the appropriation was made
by the last council ii would be time enough
TO consider the claims of the naval reserve
when the question of continuing the APP
preparation for another year should be
taken up by the present council
The committee on streets and lanes held
a lengthy session at the city exchange
last night and reviewed the work before
1t. Alderman L. g. Davis, chairman of the
committee, has devoted a good deal of his
time recently to thoroughly investigating
the duties of his committee and the ques-
tions to come before 1t, and was able to
give considerable information 20 the
members of the committee. Mr.. Davis
stated to a Morning News reporter that no
paving ordinances would be proposed to-
night though he is anxious to take up the
matter of improving Drayton street at an
early date.
The contract for the paving OF York and
President streets, on each side OF the
court house, between Bull and Drayton
streets, with asphalt. was approved by
the commissioner of public works yester-
day and signed by the mayor. This work
viii be begun Immediately upon the COM
pletion Of the work on South Broad street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
Clothing Thief Caught.

Toby Maxwell was arrested. yesterday by
Detective Godbold on the charge of lar
ceny Maxwell is one Of a gang of negroes
which has been robbing the small clothing
dealers around market square. The
scheme pursued by the gang was TO pre-
tend to get up row among themselves in
the neighborhood Of the store they intend
ed to pilfer. While the attention of the
occupants of the store was attracted by
the supposed difficulty other members OF
the gang would be engaged in robbng the
store. one shopkeeper stated that he had
lost twenty pairs of trousers recently. Sew
eral pair of trousers stolen by Maxwell
were recovered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
SUING FOR ELECTION WORK. PAY.
The Observation-Disclosures suits to BE
Tried To-day.

Tried To-day.
The suits of r. G. Norton, Jr. and
William Smith, against Mr.. Jonas Mendel.
for $40. each, will come up to-day in JUS
tice Samuel Reynolds court.
The story of these cases is pretty well
known, and considerable interest is at
tached to the result. The plaintiffs think
they will get judgment, but Mr.. A. A.
Lawrence, attorney for Mr.. Mendel says
they have no case.
The suits are brought against Mr.. Men
del on orders for the sums named. Each
plaintiff was given one of these orders by
the captain of the precinct, in which he
worked, as pay for his services to the
Citizens Club .on the day of the city
election. The orders were on Mr.. Men
del as treasurer of the campaign fund
of the club. That gentleman says, how
ever, that he had authorized no one to
draw on him in such way, nor had he
any money on hand subject to such or
ders. When the orders were presented
to him payment was refused, and the
holders entered their suit.
The cases viii come up this morning at
10 o'clock. Mr.. Mendel has summoned
no witnesses, and will trust to his own
statements to procure a dismissal of the
cases. The plaintiffs had summoned no
witnesses yesterday afternoon. and it
seems TO be question of the recognition
of the orders as a proper and iustdemand
for remuneration for work done.
The other suit on similar grounds
against MIR. A. Letter. brought by w
c. Workman, is for SIS, the amount of
the order given Workman. This case will
not be tried to-day. 1t viii probably
come up next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
Twins in Sire, shape aud Activity.

This is what those important little or
gans, the kidneys are when healthy. In
disorder they may differ In all three par
ticulars. Disease usually DESTROYS then,
successfully, not simultaneously ana ore
may be active while the other Is Semi
paralyzed, Give TO both healthful inn
letters stomach 3itters, which forestails
such dreadful maladies as BrighCs disease
and diabetes: Use the Bitters, also. for
ma'arlal bilious rheumatic nervous
bowel and kidney trouble.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
DoNAvENTURE's NORTH AVENUE.
The Cemetery Company Talking OF
ShcIIing IL.

The committee in charge Of Bonaventure
Is consideripg the matter of Smelling the
northern avenue from the entrance to the
first North and South avenues. and possi-
bly, to the river This Improvement would
add very much TO the appearance OF the
cemetery aud would make the lots along
that avenue more available for burying
purposes. II the company can spare the
funds the work viii doubtless be done at
once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
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sergt. j. t. West to BE Made a Lieu
tenant.

sergt. j. Il. West to BE Made a Lieu
tenant.
Lieut.. RIP. Lovells resignation as second
lieutenant of the Savannah Cadets, Com
pany e of the First Regiment, was for
mally submitted at the company's last
meeting. Lieut.. Lowell had announced his
intention of resigning some time ago. so
the action. though deeply deplored, was
not unexpected.
The name of First Sergt. J. t. West
was put in nomination for Lieut.. Lovells
successor A hearty second was imme-
diately received, and Sergt. West will be
elected second lieutenant at the next
meeting.
Sergt. West is one of the most popular
members of the company. He has been a
member for thirteen years, and has proven
a most efficient non-commissioned officer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

Every one admires them. 1 have made
quite a collection of lovely shells, both
from our own coast, the coral reefs and
some lovely ones from the West India
islands. l will mail a dozen or more diff
ferent kinds, no two alike, to any one who
sends a stamp for postage. Address Mrs.
f. A. Warner, Jacksonville, Fia-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
GONE TO AUGUSTA.
Judge FalIignnt to Preside In Judge
CnlIaway's Court.

Judge Robert FaIigant left the city last
night for Augusta, where he goes to pre-
side in Richmond superior court for Judge
Galloway, in the hearing of a civil case in
which the latter is disqualified. Judge
Galloway will return the compliment in
case the negro Major Lee, who has served
fifteen years in the penitentiary with a new
trial awaiting him, should be given that
trial If there is a trial, Judge Galloway
will be here the second week in March,
otherwise the case will be disposed of
and Lee given his liberty. The matter is
now in the hands of the Bulloch county
attorneys, who aided in the prosecution
of the case. Judge Fal.igant, as has been
stated, is disqualified because he was Lee S
counsel on his first trial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
WON'T TELL WHERE. SHE LIVES.

Notorious Sneak Thief in the
Hands of the Police.
Rebecca Major alias Noonie Major alias
Bright, was arrested yesterday by Detec-
tives Scully and Godbold. The detectives
have been looking for the Major woman
for some time. She is said to be one of the
sllckest sneak thieves that ever struck Sa-
vannah A diamond ring and a valuable
piece of dress goods stolen by her were
recovered by the detectives. The woman
was arrested near the market, and the de-
tectives have not been able to learn where
she lived She gave them two different
locations when questioned as TO her abode,
but on investigation 1t was found that she
had never lived at either place The de-
tectives are in hopes of making a rich
haul when they locate her room,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
Queen and Crcncent Ronte Nnr4h

The only line of Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars running daily from Savan-
nah TO Cincinnati withouV change is vic
the f. c. and Z. and Southern railways
IN connection with the famous Queen and
passes through the mountain region az
East Tennessee and Western North Car
DINA, Asheville and the Land OF the
Sky" and the scenery of the Queen and
Crescent, than which there is no finer any
Mhere.-ad. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
Appointed Cemctery Keener.

S. S. McFall will probably be appointed
keeper of the colored cemetery at Laurel
Grove by the mayor to-day Mayor Mel
drim informed McFal yesterday that he
would be given the place McFan has
been keeper Of the colored cemetery for
several years, and has always performed
his duties satisfactorily.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

The Jacksonville Tampa and Key West
railway have opened a route between
Jacksonville and Rockledge, using steam
er on the Indian river to complete +ba
line between Titusvile, Rockledee and
other points on the upper Indian river
Passengers leaving Jacksonville via the
j., T. and X w. railway in the morniny
reach Rockledge hotels at supper time
Rockledge is one of the most attractive
points on the Indian river.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
-e-e.-
THE ELLIDA HOUND ron HOME.
Conveyed 10 Sea by the Revenue
steamer Tybee.

Conveyed 10 Sea by the Revenue
steamer Tybee.
The Norwegian corvette Ellida has gone.
She wound up her visit yesterday and
sailed about o'clock in the afternoon for
Chrisuana via the Azores. The officers
expressed themselves as greatly pleased
with their treatment at tho hands of
friends In Savannah. quite a number of
ladies and gentlemen accompanied the
ship down the river and wished the cor
vette bon voyage. Among them were Mr.
J. l.. Rankin, vice consul for Norway ana
Sweden; Lieut.. and Mrs. G.. b. Maher
Mr.. and Mrs. Chr. c.. Dahl and MIR. and
Mrs. Jonas c. Andersen. The party re-
TUNED on the steamer Tybee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

The best evidence of the real y,o,,, -,
Johnson's tonic lies IN it's universsi a.,
dorscSnent in It's home. Thousands ~ No
pie In every walk of life Ia SaVannah ~ 49,
used the tonic and induced Others Ia a. ave
II. us popularity proves its worth.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
For ONcr ISiftY Ycnr.

Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teethng. II sootbes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and is the hest remedy
for ,diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

Albert Stokes, the white man who passed
a forged check on a West Broad street
barkeeper. was turned over to the SUPERIOR
court by Recorder Hartridge yesterday on
the charge OF forgery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
stronger EVery Day.

Steady Improvement I'm health follows
the use Of Anheuser- Buscn's Malt-Nutrine
the food drink. II Is the greatest Of all
mat ionlcs Appetlzlng and nOurshlng
Al all drugsists.--ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

La grippe may have left you weak and
run down Johnsons Chill and Fever
Tonic is more than its name implies 1t
is great tonic. II gives appetite re-
news health, and restores vitality2ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
TO PAINT THE ExCHANGE.
The city Hall 10 he Otherwise Inn
proved.

Acting under instructions Commissioner
Of Public Works Willink has advertised
for bids for painting the exterior OF the
city exchange. This is an Improvement
which Is much NEEDED and which was con-
templated by the former administration
and provided Cor In the budget
The exchange building has been in need
OF thorough renovation for some years. Tho
painting Of the exterior may be followed
by interior improvements calculated 10
make Il a more respectable looking city
hail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

Bring your old gold and silver to 100
Liberty street. east, and get the value in
cash for it X Simon.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
New Orleans Mardi Gras.

The Florida Central and Peninsular rail-
road has arranged to run a sleeping car
from Savannah to New Orleans for the
coming Mardi Gras, which will enable
passengers to make the trip. Savannah to
New Orleans, without change. The Flor
ida Central and Peninsular is the only
line ohering this through car service. The
sleeper viii leave Savannah. Feb 90 -
? a. M, by train 35, arriving at New Or
leans the following morning at 7;40. Ticlt-
cts VIII be on sale Feb. 26 81 2S ana
March J, at one fare for the round trim
$3.50 limited to fifteen days from date
OF sale Passengers desiring TO get The
benefit OF the above through car service
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

New patterns, new styles. new colorinqs
new designs, fresh new goods now being
received and put on sale on the third aoor
at Leopold Adler's.-ad. AO''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

At r. b. Cassels. corner Gwihnett stree.
and s., F.'and w railway. Branch offlcc
corner Liberty and Hous.o on. Telepbono
Tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
New China Mattings.

New spring mattings, new colorings, new
stripes, new checks, new plaids, new small
patterns, jointless and reversible, now be-
ing opened at Leopold Adler sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
II You Need a Tonic
Use norsford's Acid Phosphate.

II stimulates the stomach. nourishos the
nerves. builds the brain tissue A wonder
ful tonic. Makes a delightful beverage.
--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

Brace up. Throw off that tired fae.in,.
There Is life and health and strength -
the crimson tint of Johnsons tonic. tn
only recognized specific for In erir,,'
Cures and prevents grip. Completes p ,i,s
finished cmres. TrN III ~. un-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24
Truth in q NutshcII.

Impure blood is the natural result Of
close confinement in house. school room
or shop.
Blood IS purified by Hoods sarsaparilla,
and all the disagreeable results of impure
blood disappear with the use of this medl-
cine
If you wish to feel WELL keen your
blood pure with Hoods Sarsapa rila.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-24

Hoods Pills are the best family cathar-
tic and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable.
sure -ad.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-02
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. Nov. 1.-Wheat had to encounter a
great number of discouragemenJs 10 begin with,
and they were added to by other extremely
bearish feature that developed during the day, the
breaking OF the drought throughout Illinois In
diana, Ohio, Tennessee md Kentucky; very heavy
receipts of wheat in the Northw st; lower quota
tions from Llverpool worlds shipments for he
week heavier ,han was expected and a further iu-
a formidable array OF opposing forces for the bulls
of the days proceed ngs was a decline of lc per
bushel.
December ranged from 9631 TO 97c at the open-
ing, with few sales immedia tely after at 965kc.
Offel ings were not so heavy exp cted and Tor
this a slow recovery to 9714c ensued,
v-ry decided when the figures on the visible were
announced hey showed an increase of 2, ,345,-
O0u bushels. This was a comprete surprise, and
showed how little can Le learned of the changes
taking The pub!ish daiy IT cepts at the principal
markets Liverpool l1wed 3sd decline the
opening here, but recovered this ater
The statistical news of the day was bullish In
only one particular and that WAS the quantity OF
wbea. and Hour creared for export from Atlantic
bushels BY al out ~ O'clock December had de-
cinrst 10 Sbc. and Ma, which had started at IN
"a aS4t2c was sc ling at 933sc. During the after
noon the market showed some signs of strength
MANY shorts. who .mpro ed the opportunity
take profits This buying caused rally IN De-
cemoer to 96L4c. Wi, r. 1t closed. May in the
meantime recovered too and closed at 931ac
orp was barely steady, closing slight
cession from SATURDAYS prices. December ranged
nom &c 10 $3.50 and osed at 263Ic
Oats were qu,et. with easy feeiIng parent
ana prices on trine In sympathy with corn. De-
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-02
NEW YORK GRAIN AND PRODUCE

NEW YORK, Nov. .-Flour-Recefpts 46. 765
barrels; exports 2l,522 barrels. Market mod
erately active but shade easier.
WHkAT-Receipts, 33l, 400 bushels: exports,
35s,2S7 bushels. Spot easy; No. 2 red, ST. U3s4
Options opened weak der big Northwestern re-
ceipts, disappointing cables and rain West rallied
on foreign buying, but broke sharply under a
heavy visible supply increas, and closed barely
steady at 3sc net decline. No red Novem be r
closed 9914c; December, 80 7-16c@ 81 OO1a, closed
9sAc.
HOPS-Sseady: State. common 10 choice 1895
crop. 4G6c; 1896 CROP 619c: 1897 crop, 14@l7c:
Pacific Coast. 1895 crop, 4@oc: $50, &c; 1897,
l4@ &c: London maIkrt, 55@6js.
fEl ROLE u M-NC Cminai
PIG IRON-Warrhnts s.eady; 81 asked
tOPPEk-Quiet; Lake, $40 S71a bill and sll
asked.
TIN-Quiet: sl3 20 bid, S13 80 asked
sPELTkE E-Quiet: A ) b d. 50 25 asked
LEAD-Exchange quiet. SIS 9212 bid, SO 9S1a
asked Brokers steady, 81 rs.
COFFEE Jptlons opened uncha nsed to points
lower. closed unchanged 20 points net lower.
sales 1250 bags, Including November SIS O5;
ecember a s. 50.
spot-kio, nominal; mild dull
SUGAR-kaw, nominal: refined dull
BUTTER Receipts 500 packages: steady:
Western creamery, l4@231ac; Egins 231ac;
factory, o(1l SC.
EG'i>- heceip' s. $685. packages; steady; State,
l6@2O12c; Western l31ac
DIR ed Fruits
NEW YORK, Nov 1.-Cafornia dried fruits
APPLES-Evaporated apples, comm on 5(17c p
b prime wire tIay, 31ac: good dried prime &c:
choice. a34G9c: fancy, 9091ac
PkUNEs-5Gs1ac p ID. as 20 size and quality.
APR1C OIS-koy al. 7(9S13c.
PEACHEs-Unpeeled 7@lIc; peeled. 12@l7c
p b.