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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
ENFORCING THE ROAD LAW.
The Police Construction of the
"Keep to the Right" Ordinance.

The enforcement of the rules-of-the-road
ordinance by Chief OF Police McDermott
is on the line of its construction by City
Attorney S. 3. Adams
The chief says a bicyclist or the driver
of vehicle will not be expected to sacrl-
fee his time by going all the way around
square, keeping always to the right,
when ne wants to turn out one of the
streets to the left of the square, consid-
cred from the direction in which he is
travelling. In the same way, when one
wishes to stop at a point on the left of
square, as he is going, 1t will not be re-
CURED that he ride all the way around to
the right in order to do So
The rule will be TO take the shortest
way, but it will be expected that great care
Will be exercised by bcyclists
or drivers, when turning to the
left, to avoid collisions with others
who are observing the ordinances and
keeping to the right. 1t will not only be
considered no violation of the ordinance
for wheelmen to run to the left when wish
ing to reach points near the left hand
corner, but even If the destination be
almost at the extremity of the semi-circle,
the rider will be allowed to seek 1t by the
left turn, though keeping to the right of
the street as he does so. For instance,
oaiS huilS north on Bun street ana WISH
ing to go west on Bryan would be allowed
to turn to the left at Livlngston's corner
without being considered in violation of
the law. And so with shorter distances,
as the Southern Express office or the
Chatham Bank on the same side of the
square.
The provision regarding the speed limi-
tations will be matter for the officers
discretion, though it is not likely that
any one will be arrested for
proceeding at a moderate pace. Six
miles an hour is a snails pace for a bicy-
Gle or vehicle, and it is really seldom that
one Is content to travel in tortoise race.
The ordinance aims at the scorchers, and
At Is scorching that will bring those in
dulging in it before the recorder quicker
than any other violation of the ordinance.
1t is really through this practice that the
serious bicycle accidents occur and its
stopping will be welcomed with pleasure
by the less precipitate wheelmen and
grateful public. Wheelmen riding at a
moderate speed, even If the smile limit is
overreached, viii not be molested, if they
keep themselves within bounds and do not
attempt what may suggest itself to the
police as scoTching
The Bull street officers are now warning
the passing public TO keep to the right,
but, as yet, no cases have been docketed
for the violation of the ordinance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
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FOR TEE GRAND JURY TO SAY.
Its Authority to Fix the School
Appropriation. Absolute.

Appropriation, Absolute.
If the grand jury says that the county
must appropriate the 100000 asked for by
the board of education for school expendi-
lures this year then the county commits
sioners have nothing to do but provide
it," said Chairman ]. j. Dale OF the board
Of county commissioners yesterday.
THAT may be news to a good many peo-
pie" said Chairman Dale, but it is a
fact. nevertheless. and it is just as wen
to inform the public on the subject Where
the schools are concerned the authority
of the grand jury is superior to that Of
the county commissioners. This is the
only point, so far as l am aware, where
the authority of the grand jury rises SUI
perior to that of the county commission
ers. Last year the county commissioners
thought that $4,000 was enough to allow
the schools for the year. The board Of
education went before the grand jury and
secured action by that BODY increasing
the amount to $4,000 We were advised
by our attorney that the action of the
grand jury was final in this matter ana
all we had to do was to provide the money
We had already calculated our budget
closely. and how to provide for the In
crease without increasing the tax rate
was a question. We simply concluded
TO trust of Providence and Providence
came TO our aid in the shape of the back
taxes due by the Central railroad, which
just enabled US to pull through"
Mr.. Dale was asked II II will be neces-
sary to increase the tax rate should the
grand jury decide that the school appro-
priation bee increased $4,000.
Undoubtedly" he replied. I'VE have
no other way Of procuring the money.
There are no more Central railroad back
taxes or other providential wlndfalls In
sight. The only. thing we can do n TO In
crease the tax rate sufficiently to provide
the necessary amount. that IT, providing,
Of course that the grand jury decides to
make tho Increase"
County Attorney saussy. who was seen,
said that u is IA fact that the law gives
the grand jury the right 20 decide what
amount shan be raised for school pur-
poses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
HELD UP ON HIS WHEEL.
A COlOred Mans story of Robbery
on the Augusta Road.

A COlOred Mans story of Robbery
on the Augusta Road.
A colored section hand on the Central
railroad, named Wilson, was before one
of the justices yesterday and wanted
warrant issued for Jim Jordan, colored,
who lives out on the Augusta road.
Wilson claimed that he was paid off
about a week ago, and had 81 of his
wages left when he started to ride out to
his home on the Augusta road. He got
along all right for four miles, but then
saw Jordan standing in the road with a
big stick in his hand. He turned out of
the way as he attempted to ride past. but
Jordan swung his cudgel aua-ruught him
back of the head.
The rider and his wheel mixed up to-
gether on the ground. and while he was
partially senseless, Jordan. Wilson claims
whent through him, relieving him of his
money. Wilson says he saw Jordan a
day or two ago, and the latter asked him
how his head was. This cool effrontry
seemed to have nettled Wilson as much
as his assailant's robbing him, so he de-
cided to seek the majesty of the law for
the Fighting of his wrong.
The magistrate thought Wilson's state
ment little fishy, although he exhibited
a bandaged head, and would not issue the
warrant. He told Wilson, too, that they
could hardly catch Jordan, as he lived in
the country, and the officer of the court
did not know him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
THE T'YBEE INLET CLUB.
1t Will Fit Up the Chatham Artillery
Property as a Privnte Club.

A petition for incorporation of the Tybee
Inlet Club was filed with the clerk of the
superior court yesterday. The petitioners
are George p. Walker, T. N. Theus, A. c.
Harmon and A. b. Palmer
The capital stock of the club actually
paid in its stated at 5000. divided into
shares of SIS Oeach. The privilege of in
creasing the capital stock in any amount
up to $4,000 is requested. Every member
of the club must be a holder in his own
name Of at least one share of the capital
stock. Owenship of stock, however, does
not entite TO membership. No member Of
thee Tub Is entitled to more than one vote
without regard to the number of shares
owned by any member. Members are al
lowed to vote by proxy except upon ques-
tons OF expulsion and dismission of mem
bers. stockholders are not liable for the
debts of the club beyond the amount of
their unpaid subscriptions.
The T'ybee Inlet Club is composed chiefly
OF members of the Chatham Artillery
who have purchased the lots and club
house formerly owned by the artillery on
the south end Of Tybee. who win conduct
IL as a private club for their own pleasure
and amusement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
MRS. j. o. DECAsTRO DEAD.
sixty-Eight Years Her Allotted Time
of Life.

ca4As III ~ us AACA @AAAOAACA
of Life.
Mrs. Jacob o. De Castro died yesterday
afternoon at her residence, No. 119 Jones
street east.
Mrs. De Castro's death was not entire
ly unexpected. as she had been in i'll
health for three years, having left the
house on but very few occasions
within that time, and during the past few
weeks she had declined rapidly.
Mrs. De Castro was 6S years old. Last
Saturday was her birthday. She had been
married forty-hve years. She was born
In Santa Cruz. West Indies. Savannah
had been her residence for nineteen years,
New Orleans having been her home before
coming here.
Mrs. De Castro was a woman widely
beloved for her charity, that being a
virtue that always ruled. She was a wo-
man thoroughly religious, and selhshness
was wholly foreign TO her character.
Many can testify TO her sincere disinter-
estedness and the extreme pleasure she al
ways experienced in aiding others.
A husband and three children mourn the
loss of the estimable lady. The latter are
Mrs. l. 2. Mendes, Mrs. S. L. Lazaron and
Miss Ellen De Castro The funeral will
take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from
her late residence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
MUST STAY SOBER ON DUTY.
Fire Commission Looking After Bib
uIOus Firemen.

ulOus Etremen.
The members Of the fire commission are
determined to break up the practice
among the fremen of being under the in
fiuence of liquor while on duty. The ma
jority of the members of the fire depart
ment are exempt from this charge, but
the number of cases Of the kind coming
before the commissioners has been entirely
too frequent for their liking.
At the last meeting of the commission,
Fireman Frank Ward of No. 2 engine
house who was charged with being under
the influence OF liquor while on duty was
fined S25. and also the time lost while un-
der suspension, amounting in all 70 over
$40. This was Fireman Wards first offense,
and the severity of the sentence indicates
the intention of the commissioners to put
stop TO drinking among the nremen.
The charges of disorderly conduct while
on sick leave against Sidney Lnenthal
were dismissed, the charges not being sus-
tanned
The hearing Of the charge against Fire
man Jerry iiardee, driver at No. ) engine
house Of being under the influence of H.
quor while on duty was postponed
The commission has decided TO allow
the men 60 wear shirts OF any material
they may see nc during the summer
months and rule is has been amended ac-
cordlngly. Rule 20 has been amended so
as to allow foremcn to grant leave Of alb
sence TO their men not exceeding two
hours The former limit was one hour.
The resignation OF Cadet Frank Zoller
was accepted and II, W. Loftin. W. s.
Nell and NJ. Il Morehead have been an
pointed cadets Of the first grade. subject TO
examination by the health officer. Cadets
Michael Kelly ana Patrick ONeu. VINO
failed 90 pass the examination by the
health officer. on account OF being under
weight. have been granted thirty days IN
which 90 qualify
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr.. Phil K. Arlington of Atlanta is in
the city
Mr.. John H. Powell of ocilla was here
yesterday.
Capt. John Morrison of EIaben was here
yesterday.
Mr.. Frederic Crisp is in the city for a
day or two.
Mr.. ]. L. diff of statesboro is stopping
at the Screven.
Mr.. ]. r. Alison was over yesterday
from Abbeville.
Mr.. J. w. Wilson Of Douglas spent yes
terday in the city.
Mr. w. E. Grimes of Statesboro is a
guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Paxton of Lakeland
Fla, are in the city.
Mr.. ]. w. Johnston registered at the
Pulaski yesterday from Douglas.
Mr. Frank Lathrop left yesterday via
the Plant system for New York.
Mr.. ]. A. Manning of Douglas was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Pu-
laski.
Mr. j. w. Preston, who has been spend
ing a few days in the city left last night
for Eatonton.
Mr.. Richard NJ. Lester, arrived home
yesterday, from Yale college, to spend the
Easter HOlludyS.
Mrs. G. NJ. Seignious of Orangeburg, S.
c., is a guest of her brother Mr. j. B.
Oliveros, No. 81 Gwinnett street, east
Mr.. F. W. Prescott, of the Tampa Bay
hotel, spent yesterday in the city and will
leave this morning by the City of Augusta.
Maj. Lowry of the United States ma
rine corps, Washington, d. c., is in the
city. He has been looking after the ser
vice all along the Atlantic coast.
Ex-Congressman J. c. c. Black of the
Tenth district is in the city. Mai Black
was surrounded by friends at the De Soto
last night, all of whom enjoyed talking
over recent events with him.
Capt II. G. Trowbridge is spending a
few days in Savannah, after an absence
of over two years. Capt Trowbridge's
profession is the digging of artesian wells,
and in the pursuit of 1t he goes all over
the earth. Since leaving Savannah he has
dug wells in Java and Peru, two widely
separated localities. In going to Java he
made the circuit of the globe, going by
way of London, and returning by way of
the straits. He spent nine months in Peru,
opening up new oil territory for an Eng
lish company. He stopped over in Savan-
nah on his way to Florida, where he has
a lot of machinery which he left there
two years ago. Several of the wells at
the old works were sunk by Capt. Trow-
bridge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
Genuine Old Tom Pepper wbisi.v

Lexington, KY. March 20, 1s97.-Mornlng
News, Savannah, Ga: Gentlemen.-tJn-
principled vendors of so-called fine wbts-
kies, inspired by jealousy, are ever trying
TO work their unnoly schemes, and we
John Juchter Of Savannah, Ga. is The
sole distributing agent for the genuine
Old Tom Pepper Whisky for your sectlon
And the public IS warned against otber
brands purporting to be the genuine 0Ii
Tom Pepper Whisky. Mr.. Juchter Is our
sole distributor Ia Savannah. Very truly
Thos y. Pepper e. Co.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

FIGHT or THE NAVAL MILITIA.
savannah viii Not Send a DeIega-
ton to Atlanta.


Lieut.. II. S. Colding says that he does
not intend going TO Atlanta to be present
at the hearing Of the contested election
for officers Of the Georgia battalion of
naval militia. He thinks the course of
the Savannah candidates will be sufficient
~ well represented by the facts in the pa
pers he has submitted
Brunswick Will send up a committee, but
the Savannah officers viii let the case rest
on the claims regarding the ilegallty in
the election of Lieut.. duBignon Of Bruins
wick. In so far as the RECITATION of the
charges Of the election of the officers OF
the third division here being invalid Is
concerned. the Savannah officers rely upon
the adiuant generals orders for their
Justification. IL is claimed here that In
seeking TO ignore the orders Of that Off
Ger and making charges against officers
elected as he instructed, the Brunswick
militia officers are making themselves sub-
iect to "a court martial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
DoUHAN's CASE CONTINUED.
other Gases 10 Come before the Re-
corder To-dny

The case against William Bouhan in the
recorders court for wife beating was con-
tinued yesterday morning, Mrs Bouhan
not being able TO appear against him.
Bouhan Is still IN JAN.
7. A. Dean was arrested yesterday at
Drayton ana Broughton streets by De-
tectivo scully lie Is wanted on war
rant Issued in Augusta for simple larceny.
the party he Dr. alleged 10 have robbed
Raymond Raburn. himself having come 20
Savannah with the warrant for Deans ar
rest Haburn had been Ia the city two
days looking for his man, and, not being
able ~ locate him, ho applied
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
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The Lending NTnIf Exfracf

Malt-Nutrine is the only really great
Extract of Malt offered on the marker
all other so-called extracts being nothing
better than strong black beer with a large
percentage of Alcohol and a very smalI
one of eXtract!ve matter. Such extracte
should not be given or recommended to
convalescents or strengthening peonIe
since their merits are all on the label AMI
not in the bottle.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
TO nepresent the cotton Exchange.

a. meeting OF the board OF directors
Of the cotton exchange held yesterday a
committee. consisting OF Henry n. VIII
llams, D. A. Cutie and }. IL. Williams. was
appointed 10 attend the meeting ~ ~
sanitary board, Tuesday night. Aprl IN
Ihe committee VIII enter in tho Discus
tion az quarantine matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
aOO-YARD RECORD EQUALLED.
F. c. BRttey's Crack shooting at the
Avondale Range.

At the second shoot Of the season by the
Savannah Rife Association yesterday
afternoon at the Avondale range. several
good scores were made. That surprising
them all. however, was Mr. Frank c.
Batteys record at the S00-yard range. He
scored everything possible. making five
bulls eyes. This record has been eoualla1
but once In this history Of the association
and that was last summer when Mr. IA
j.. Wilson established the record. Tho
weather conditions were extremely favor
able for good shooting yesterday. the
members attending were in a Jolly mood
and the afternoon was greatly enjoyed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
A PENSACOLA MAN WANTS 1T.
DIR. S. NJ. Gonzalez "A Candidate For
Health Ofncer.

ttHIIH UIICtFs
Pensacola furnishes an applicant for the
position of health officer, in the person of
DR.. Stephen Miller Gonzales, assistant
health officer of Escambia county, in
which Pensacola is located. DR.. Gonzalez
states that he has held his present posi-
ton since July il, 1896; that he had entire
charge of the smallpox situation at PEN
sacola during the last winter, and that he
was in charge Of the yellow fever epidemic
at McClenny, Fla. in 1888. He is 80 years
old and a graduate Of eleven years ex-
perience. He refers to the health officer
members of the board of health and other
physicians at Pensacola.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
connrma tlon sulLs al M IInh.-nh

Endless Fun.-Jimmy: Would you ike
70 go with them feliers that goes iookln'
fer the north p0lo2
Tommy Wouldn't I. thought You bot
ia bring my skates,-Puck.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has bo.r
used for children tcething. u soofbee" e III
child. softens the gums, allays All nain
cures wind cole, and IL the best remed !;
for diarrhoen. twenty-five cents a bottIS
I'D. '''N'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

Dr. Patrick Booth oxford. ~ c., SAYS.
81 have frequently prescribed Il In appro-
pirate cases OF Indigestion. with great sac.
lffaction lad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
Iron Mountain ROute.

All trains via the Iron Mountain route
are running through from St. Louis to
Memphis, Hot Springs and all Texas
points without delay I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

Experience proves the merit Of Hood's
sarsaparilla II cures an forms Of blood
Diseases, tones the stomach, builds up tho
uefYcH.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
Easter boys suits at the Hub.-ad.

Easter suits at the Hub.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

For over Fifty Year,

Buy your Eastern clothing at the Huh
Try us.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

Faster neckwear. iSc ana i5c at the Hub.
-al.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16
Note-+Central Time.
-l-Eastern Time.
PULLMAN SERVICE
Real Estate For Sale.

Lot on south side Of Henry, just west of
Abercorn, for $780, Size 9Ox1O5. Sidewalk
and street paved and lot fenced. A
splendid building site.
Lot on north side of Harris, between
Drayton and Abercorn, front vacant rear
has two brick houses renting for twenty
dollars per month. A capital location for
a home or two houses.
A very neat cottage No 203 Anderson
west, next to Barnard, contains parlorbed
room, dining room and bath room. Just
the thing for light housekeeping only
$1.7OO.
An awfully cheap farm of thirty-three
acres, near Thunderbolt. on railroad to
Isle of Hope. Salt creek frontage Ten
cent fares. Numerous trains every day
No. 1,Ol1 West Broad, a double cottage
on corner. Very easy terms can be made.
Valuable corner, Broughton and Price.
Large residence and store. Also,
Three comfortable brick residences bay
windows, on south side of Brougnton, east
of the above. These will be sold separate
ly or together. as wanted.
G. III. DORSETT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

In the superior court yesterday a verdict
for the defendant was rendered in the suit
of 5. c. Stewart against the Savannah,
Florida and Western railway The suit
was for the value OF a milch cow killed by
the railway company Sept. Is. 1891. A
verdict for 800 was secured I'm the JUS
tioe court and the railway company ap-
pealed from the decision. The evidence
showed that the COW was being driven to
pasture when killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-16

The bills OF exception and transcript of
records in three cases were transmitted
TO the supreme court yesterday by Clerk
]. X. p. Carr of the superior court. the
cases being Guilmartin versus the Middle
Georgia and Atlantic railroad, the turn
pike commissioners versus the Vernon
shell road, and the state versus +. b. KEEL
Ter.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-04-23
Greeks and Turks.

A war between Greeks and Turks will
be no one-sided affair as many seem to
suppose. Greeks are courageous and
splendid fighters, but no better than the
Turks, who are a brave race. whose re-
ligion leads them to believe that in case
of death they are instantly translated to
paradise where hours await them. Tom
Moore saws.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-04-23
e MEETS U r

The war cloud that has overhung
Greece for weeks past has suddenly de-
scended end the plucky little nation OF
the East has met the Turks in shock OF
battle. Up to this lime no decisive battle
has been fought, bot the Greeks seem TO
be holding their OWL, Notwithstanding
the army of the sultan is superior IN
numbers and appears to be more solidly
organized for a campaign than that OF
Greece. Both armies are inspired by the
bitterest hatred, and their engagements
are furious and bloody, while the great
powers" are maintaining a dumb silence,
and the people of our own nation are
anxiously watching the conflict, with all
their sympathy and admiration centered
on the fiery little nation that dared to
defy the crowned heads of Europe. In
point of numbers Turkey has much the
advantage, but Greek valor has won many
fields against heavy odds, and this may
be the beginning of a long and bloody
wal in which the whole of Europe may
become involved.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-04-23

The state capitol commission and the
state board of land commissioners for the
state of Montana offer for sale 1850. 900
worth of bonds as provided by act of the
Legislative assembly of the state of Mon
tana, approved March 4, 1897. Said bonds
are secured by the grant of public lands
made to the state by congress, amounting
to $4,000 acres. Said bonds are due in
30 years and are payable after is years,
aud bear interest at any rate that may be
secured by the commission, not exceed
ing six percent. per Bids for the
sale or purchase of said bonds or any part
thereof will be received by the state cap
itol commission or the state board of land
commissioners at any time until said
bonds are sold. Any bid may be ad-
dressed to either of said boards of COM
missioners at Helena, Mont.