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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
DEF1CTXG TIE SQUARES.
The Grass PIats Cut Up with Cross
Paths.

While the park and tree commission is
doing an appreciated work in the improve
ment Of the park and the green's along
the streets, the public, or a portion of it,
at least is defacing the beauty OF the
squares.
Two or three years ago the squares were
improved, and the ordinance forbidding
crossing them, except on the walks, was
enforced. 1t needed but one or two ar
rests and a little effort on the part Of
the police to keep the people from cut
ting across" the. grass, and the squares
in a short time became beautiful lawns.
Within the last year the ordinance has
not been enforced. The signs Keep off
the grass" have mostly disappeared, and
the lawns are cut up and defaced by
cross paths. In some of the squares the
grass has about disappeared.
People who take a pride i'm the appear
anee Of the squares would like to see an
effort made to keep them from being cut
up with paths like country pasture, and
their lawns cared for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
GUARDS NASHVILLE TRIP.
VIII BE Made If Rates Are satisfac-
tory and $50 Men Can Go.

VIII he Made If Rates Are satisfac-
tory and $50 Men Can Go.
The Savannah Volunteer Guards bat
TALON held its monthly meeting last
night.
Capt. w. w. Mackall made his report
relative to the battalion's contemplated
trip to Nashvfiie. 1t has not been learned
definitely what rate viii be given the bat
TALON by the railroads. 1t is believed.
however, that the cost of transportation
will be put so low as to enable each man,
provided $50 go, to make the trip at a
maximum cost. all expenses included, of
$3.50. If subsequent information from
the railroads indicates that the cost will
not exceed that the committee, Capt, w.
w. Williamson and Capt. MEnkal, will
recommend that the trip be made. The
committee also believes that the trip Will
be- impracticable If $50 men are not taken.
Can't. Mackan requested each man to no
tify his first sergeant before May 20 by
postal card, IL he intends to make the
trip.
If the Guards go their visit will proba-
bly, be made in June, and will last four
or five days. Ptarr
The resignation Of Commissary Sergeant
John s Schley was read and accepted.
Mr.. Schley, after rendering good service
IN the commissary department will now
be in the enlisted class Of company A.
Resolutions on the resignation of Lieut..
John NJ. Bryan were adopted by the corps.
The resolutions set forth Lieut.. Bryan
long and advantageous services to the
Guards. and expressed the regret felt by
the battalion in losing him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
DELAY OF THE CITY OF AUGUSTA
she Is Expected 10 Arrive Some
Time This Morning.


Time This Morning.
The New York steamer City of Augusta.
which went to the assistance of the burn
ing Mallory line steamer Leona off the
Delaware capes Sunday morning. and
took off her passengers. afterwards trans
ferring them back to the Leona when the
fire In her hold had been got under con-
troll is expected to arrive this morning
She has on board the following passen-
gers: j. Il. Schmidt, DR.. J. +. Greene,
Miss Brewster, A. L. Smith, II. Trier, +.
l.. Canarro, L. +. Kelt. G. c. Williams,
NJ c. Cole. w II. Neyser, s. T. Brown,
c. =. Patrick. L. c. Blase. w. T.. Holcomb,
+. Gallagher. Mrs. Gallagher and sister.
NJ. Zion. ]. r. Greene Joseph T.. Wells.
j. III. White, r. Green, Mrs. Green, MIR.
Campbell, ]. Hort. A. II. Gilman, T.. II.
Gilman, Mrs. Richards and Mamie Nave.
The City OF Augusta lay by the burn
ing steamer several hours after taking of
her passengers while the crew of the
Leona was lighting the fire. and until il
had been got fully under control so that
the passengers could he transferred back
without any danger She then continued
on her voyage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
DAVIS ORDINANCE NOT PLAIN.
4 Modified Ordinance VIII Probably
De introduced Next Week.

BE introduced Next Week.
Alderman Davis may introduce an or
dinance at the next meeting of the city
council as a substitute for the Sabbath
observance ordinance recently proposed
by him and adopted. His object is not
to make the ordinance more rigid than at
present, but to word it differently in or
der that there may be no misinterpreta-
ton of its meaning.
There is a good deal of dissatisfaction
with the ordinance as it now stands, due,
perhaps, to misunderstanding of it's pro-
visions Milk dealers, or at least most
of Them refused to sell milk Sunday, ex-
cept in the morning, being under the i'm
preston that the ordinance forbade its
sale except up to II O'Clock. There was
no intention to prohibit the sale or deliv-
cry of milk at any time Sunday, and the
ordinance does not so prohibit.
None of the drug stores, which keep
postage stamps for the convenience of
their patrons, would sell stamps.
The fruit stand men complain of the
discriminating character of the ordinance
in allowing the sale of soda water and
prohibiting the sale of fruit. 1t is likely
that the council will have half a dozen
or more petitions at its next meeting, ask
ing a modification of the ordinance in
many respects.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
TO TEST THE A6TEsTAN WELLS.
Engineer Johnston to Begin the
Tests To-day

AO~uANs
Mr. T. t. Johnston of Chicago. the en-.
gineer who has undertaken to Dissolve,
why the water does not flow as freely
from the wells at the Savannah wate,
works as 1t once did, arrived in the civ
yesterday.
Mr.. Johnston, It will be remembered
made an inspection OF the wells about !
month ago. after which he returned west
to secure current meter to be used Al
ascertaining the actual flow of water from
the wells. He brought the meter vim
him, and with Superintendent Lotion was
engaged yesterday In putting the machine
together al the works
The work of testing the wells will begin
to-day. BY ascertaining the present Gov
Of the wells data will be secured mon
which calculations for future work can ne
based. II may be that the flow has al
minished by reason OF temporary obsfr,,c-
tions IN the wells. II this should nrovc a.
be the case the distractions can be readiiv
removed. IL may prove necessary an ia
end, however, TO extend the conduit snd
add additional wells.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
KInsey wants IA a.c.

l. L. kinsey has written the managers
OF the Jacksonville races TO give hin, a
'hanee at the southern mile record. He
wants the management to offer prlze ~
ne should break the record. Klnsey will
be paced, " the offer Is accented Ia, =
Dayton Palmer-tlred triplet win Wp,
iams, Becker and steenson up. glnso,,'s
mile the other day. paced by the tripic,
was done Ia 1857 2-5. "'Pict
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
KNIGHTS orr ron ROME.
Palestine COmmRndery's Delegation
20 the Grand COncIave.

Sixteen and possibly more Of the mem
bers Of Palestine Commandery No. z,
knights Tepplar, will leave tonight by
the Central to attend the grand conclave
AT Rome.
Those who will leave are Past Grand
Commander Thomas Ballantyne. Past
Grand Commander w. s. Rockwell. Grand
Recorder s. p. Hamilton, Grand Standard
Bearer r. A. Cults. Past Commander J.
H. Cavanaugh. Eminent Commander A.
Il. Simmons, Goneralissimo J. r. Saussy.
Capt Gen. II. r.. Wilson. Sir Knights
Robert l.. Coding. Joseph w. Jackson
J. W. Smith. r. l.. Wylly, Frank s. Jett
r. ". Mcmillan. W. II. Mcintyre, and
Thomas Robbins. Sir Knight II. S. Cold
Ing has already gone up. The knights
will return Friday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11

Account bicycle races at lack.
sonville the Plant system will
sell excursion tickets 10 ma.
point by 1905 a. m, and s:26 a. M. trains
on May u a. $3.50 for round trip. incInd,
ing admission to bicycle park Tleketo
good to return the following day. Bicycles
checked free 70 Jacksonville ana return.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
TO REVIVE BASKET BALL.
Y. VI. c. A. Teams TO Begin "A Series OF
Gnmes TO-nIght.

The friends Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association will have an opportunity
OF witnessing an exciting game OF basket
bali tonight In the gymnasium hall IL
has been some months since a match game
Of basket ball has been played, owing to
the great run that indoor base BAH had.
The four teams that have been picked
have arranged series Of games 10 be
played on Tuesday nights at o'clock, Civ
ing the half-hour previous to the game
20 regular gymnasium work The teams
that will contend tonight are the Az
Capt. r. -. Sullivan. and the BIS, Cant
G. NJ. Lowell No admission will be charg-
ed and seats Will be provided.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
IT'S ANNUAL MEETING TODAY.
The savannah Hotel Company Clear.
Up Its Indebtedness.

The directors OF the Savannah Hotel
Company held a meeting yesterday after
noon az o'clock to prepare their report
to the stockholders of the company. who
hold their annual meeting to-day. The
report will show that during the year the
company has paid all the money that was
borrowed from the banks FOR the purpose
Of purchasing the furniture. and Is now
free from debt outside OF los bonded in
debtodness. The furniture was bought
for the lcssees, who are paying for Il in
installmcnts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
JnclssonviIIe and Return. $3.50.

Account bicycle races at jack
sonvllle the Plant system will
sell excursion tickets to that
point by 1906 a. M. and s:26 a. m trains
on May "A az $3.50 for round trip. includ-
ing admission to bicycle park. Tickets
good to return the following day. Bicycles
checked free 70 Jacksonville and r~'---.a.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11
MUTUAL Premium compnny.

II IL to the interest OF all intending pur-
chasers to supply themselves with books
OF this popular company and get the bone
ne OF the coupons when making cash pur-
chases at Leopold Adlers.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11

Savannah. Ca, April 5. 1871 first auf.
fered with a pain In my left thigh. which
caused me great distress. In a few months
l was completely Frustrated with what
was called rheumatism ana scrouna. I
had previously taken Hoods sarsaparllla
with good results and decided 10 try M
again. / began taking Hoods sarsapa-
rilla and Hoods Pills. and / am now on
tirely cured. and as well a. ever in my
life. James NJ. Sutherland, s. w. corner
whitaker and Jones streets.
Hood's Pills cure all liver ills.--ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11

Note-*Central Time.
Eastern Time
PULLMAN SERVICE.
No. IS, Pullman drawing room cars, bee
tween Savannah and New York.
No. SO, Pullman vestibuled sleepers from
Savannah to New York, Savannah to Gin,
cinnati via Asheville, Columbia to Rich.
mond.
For detailed Information. reservations.
ETC., apply to any agent of the Southern
Railway or connections
W. H. GREEN, General Superintendent
J. M. CULP. Traffic Manager.
W. A. TURK. G. P. A, Washington. D. G.
8. H. HARDWICK, A.G.P A, Atlanta. Ga,
r. w. HUNT, T. p. A. Augusta. Ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-11

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.-ad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30

The ram races 10 Doe held under the aus-
uile- Of the Decp-Run Hunt Club, ON
SATURDAY November 2Uth. promise 10 In
of unusual interest and Will no doubt
attract 90 large crowd
The track for thc stccplcch1se and oih-
cr races viii no longer ue at thanlilN.
lut au entirely new rlce-course VIII ne
Raid our in tGe RUN view of the CLUB
house. so That the members who DO NOT
care to go one themselves. ana the ladies'
Will he enabled tO witness the several
events from the Nernda Nnifu sufiouuns
the second story OF the ciu1-hoH-f
Contrary tO former custom. ihr pro-
erlwme VIII open with the farmers race
Do will Doc rum over tho same course ar
400 the other rce-. just west OF ih'
clubhouse. over tNe open urld WultI
runs uu COB the trInl ~ fno Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad.
While Dis event Fll .t OBJ nIt race. tle
other races Will he prof ided WIN iA.
necessity hurdles fnu dltDht~.
THE second race VIII boz -teeplfCHl-e
OF two aud ID hlIf miles distance. inr
hunters owned hy rrmbers of the club
olir There viii Doe ro cutlauee-i'n
cIlr-td omit. Friday November l-tn. a..
! %. ST. hrt after char time the zee Nil
lD $3.50 Tile riders viii lut. iy appear
boo Icd coats and silk hats.
THE fNird event wiIl le tlI race Iot
hunters enl lacks-dietanco. hIlf mile.
st this rrn ail horses VIII be- debIrrcd
tElf have started 90 ans regular Race
meeting
The fourth event wiU Dee au entirely
nrW feature. D.r. l-fiue OBJ u oue-miIe Dr.
flre. open to Il with Jockeys uu. four
lot-es t0 rilst
|ue-ily the lr-t lurI..s were put up
around thc clubhouse for thc ac.ommo-
dlr1n of tte morhors who dr-ire t0 eN-
ere.-c flcir horses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30

prepared. Tho city will then have place
Tor large gatherings second 20 none In
the south.
while q this time many OF the details
OF the proposed Improvement have not
been fully decided upon. yet tn the main
the plan T. now complete.
Tns race-track. which. when IN good
condition is one OF tho best IN the coun-
try. will be pat iva hrst-class order. The
grand stand. from which so many eXolt-
lng races have been witnessed, wiz De
thoroughly renovated. as viii The judges
stand. upon which the hand OF decay has
been laid heavily.
Within the radius OF the track a circle,
beaufifed with shade trees. flowers and
grass. viu be aid OF and in the midst OF
these beauties a sparkling fountain WIN
play.
Al intervals about the grounds. In the
nroper season. shade trees OF rapid growth
will be planted. The grounds far and near
will be sOwn with grass seeds, ana az no
distant day thousands wiA be lured from
the hot and dusty city % revei on veiVet
sward. amid blooming flowers. while the
musical tinkle OF falling waters greets
the ear
Facing the rrand-stand. and situated
just on the edge OF the race-track'
snowy handsome STRUCTURE VIII DC tA'NNNN
for tho Vaudeville performances, which
have proven such a drawing card the
past season.
Just what WIN be tho nature OF tho
auusements which will be offered the
public when Broad-Strect Electric Park
snail be an accomplished fact. the man
agomcnt or the Traction Company is not
now prepared 20 say. but there is no
doubt that the character Of the enter
tainment will Ue n keeping with the linz
proved conditions which will then exist
It is said. but not officially. that In the
future some arrangement Will be reached
between tho Traction Company and the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety whereby the state exposiuons Will
be revived and VIII flourish again with
an their pristine glory.
The Traction Company has just gotten
ont an attractive map OF the park as It
VIII appear when complete. It is tho
work Of Mr.. o. r. Moss. and presents a
most attractive picture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30

Col. Brady says That He Must he Either
Tvuorant OF Tricky.

Ar John H. DOYLE. secretary OF tho
civil Service Commission. whose coming
20 Richmond was announced in The
Times Put in day while here in tho
office OF Internal Revenue Collector
Brady. Before leaving Cor Newport News
Mr. DOYLE is reported as saving that the
position taken bv Colonel Prady in dis
missing certain ~ his deputies was not
in accord with the civil service laws. and
that la did not believe Secretary Gage
had written officially endorsing hts action.
ColNc Brady was seen Yesterday and
asked what he had 90 say In regard 20
Mr. Doyes assertion.
or have this tO sat.' replied the Colo
ncL either Mr. DOYLE Is greatly wir-
quoted Or Do made statement totally
at variance with Tho one made 10 me- in
the presence ~ Mr John Finders. Jr. 4
am unwilling to believe that he has been
correctly quoted.
"In regard to the statement attributed
90 Mr. Doyle that ho dld not believe Sec
rotary Gage had written 20 me oihcitllF
endorsing mr position. / nave tnl7 70 say
Mr. DOYLE said boz ms presence ana in inc
presence - Mr. Finders that Doc had seen
"A letter from tho Secretary or the Treas
urv i1 which he went further than / have
gone
IN Mr. DOYLE was investigating mo
~.
81 treated him cOurteOusly. but declined
70 give him any information. referring
him to the department at Washington.
Tie seemed 90 boo rather invstiga ting
tho department than me-.
II will sax further. said COL Brady.
in conclusion. that Mr. Doyle either is
dsnsoly ignorant OF the civil service or
ha practcod piece Of trickery ON me-.
Mr. Doyle is reported as saying That
one of the results of his visit would Doe
the appointment of "a permanent eNamin-
iug board with one member each from
The Custom House. Internal Revenue De-
partmcnt post0fico. and Manchester.
Any one member OF the commits ION
might conduct an examination regardless
Of the branch for which b. was being
held He said Doe thought the examination
held here recently would be quite valid,
DOB spite OF the fact that DO was conducted
by one man instead OF TWO. aud Dy
man from Tho post0ffrc. instead of from
the Internal Revenue Department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30

Tho Richmond Traction Company in-
fs1d. at an carly day 60 begin work ON
fae Exposition Grounds. with the view
or ,onvcrtm. ihat place into pleasure
resort no ie kn0WR as Broad-sireet
Electric Park.
for some years past the ancient dila-
ullatel BUILDINGS AND tnc dccaying Fences
az the Exposition Grounds have been mn
csc sore to aI whose uu-iness 0r pleasure
las taken them hy that place 10 has
marred the western gateway 90 this beau-
uful ,ity. and several efforts have been
nacs bv Inherent parties to convert them
into u pleasant and slightly pleasure re-
SOFT.
from various causes. however all ef-
forts in che past have failed. ana the
place stu remains hOt on the citys
beautiful western landscapc. Within
week. however. am army OF w0rkmen viii
begin 90 transform the grounds. and be-
fore SIX months have passed. barring ace
clgerts. a. beautiful park neatly fenced ln
wItn 0fnsnientai railing and en1,ll-hed
here and there wish handsome buildings.
VIII take tho place " the present ua-
slightly scene.
For some unc plans have been under
consideration bt tho c0mpanys manage
ment Tor thls work. and the initial step
in the matte was takea Tuesday, when
the dliapldatcl buildings on the grounds
we're sold 20 Mr. Fritz Sittcrd.ag. the we'll
known contractor Mr. sitterding will
pull down ard remove these building as
speedily as possible and will theu begin
The work OF heauuiyng TIE Auditorium.
which is the on.y s.flFere on che grounds
ln good repair.
By clearing away the old building in
which exhibitors az the State fairs were
accls toned in past years 10 display their
wares. the Auditorium. which was erected
Just in the rear and adjoining g.. Will have
an unobstrucfed frontage Oh Broad stree.
% is thc intcntlon Of the Traction Com
pauy 70 make this structure slightly ami
attractive by erecting an ornamental
front, plans fqr which have already been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30
PORT NEWPORT NEWS SEPT. %. 1s07.
ARRIVED


Hon. o.. TAYLOR Ellyson returned Tue7-
dny .rom 81. shnefOu. where he uId been
or rhlr, business trip. lie said thlt
Mail. th.t he expected there would bc
orIt. "a large attendance uUon tle meet
iur OF tnc state Democratic Committee
a. bee held al Nurphys Hotel Thursia
night
The work before the body 7 that 90
outlining The plans iur the campaign IN
Virginia this fall Reports as ~ tho
condition OF the party throughout the
state Viii be received. and rac general
situation viii be discussed. The meeting
will bring q number OF politicians mere
from various sections 0t TIE STATE. who
are not members OF The committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30

Those white neWruoye of toe city WHO
recently received each small blank noe
tirc and aided same out will be- given "a
free trolley PARTY on Friday night. ODfo-
Der f-t. lf 1..0 o'clock. Those who wish
to 20 must cali go toe y. NJ q. 4. Office
corner Sixth and Main streets Oh Fli-
dat. October lst. between I and o'clock.
when tickets will bc given 10 those who
have turned 900 their slips
The meeting place will he at tho Cc~-
nor of Sovpgth and Broad streets. 40 7.p
o'clock The ears viii leave a few mill
utcs later aud take iu the city.
AS 0rly "a limited number can De care
riel u0 One VIII be allowed on the cars
without tickets
ANY boy making himself disagrecatle
Will boz put on the ear Ht once.
Tine trip viii take one and "a half hours
giving each boy time 10 get home early.
The boys Will be taken care or so pa
rents need have mo- fear about letting
them go.
Should it rain or otherwise be disagree
able. there viii be- no trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-30

Mike Fernando Ran Up Against snas
aud I, Cost Him IS.

Besides several small cases there were
tyo big ones reforo His Honor yesteri1y.
The first was another engagement be-
tween tho lower Main street clans. ho1i.
cd respectively by the Markses and CO.
hens.
Upon this occasion the Marks faction
become victorious and marched back 90
their headquarters with flying coiors.
4 recruit mas recently Joined the oopo-
sifion party. and he giores in the name
81 Ni<o FofrlrGcT.
Mike was sauntcring down Main street
on hir wqv home. Tuesday afternoon
He had. porforce 90 pass hy The place
OF Mr Philip Marks and Do doing 50
the c0utendmg forces ran up against
each other. rieas1ntrics nor or INC 9-N-
m order passed between Mike and PhiNh
and Mike suggested that Philips proper
place ~ abode was behind Tho doors ol
a crazy house. Philip objected ana
thon Mike made some moro s3ll.es.
An officer happened along
Hc heard The pleasant language used
by Mike and took him IN charge ana
Philip sw0ro tO % warrant Mike in his
desperation sought 90 obtain redress. pul
the officer would not consent 90 siNc
him a warrant. Later. however, Dc
swOrc ONT warrant against Philip. ne
fore a MAGISTRATE. ana when INC rifrum-
stances came out before His Honor, and
with Mike whom hn got tho warrant, mo
case against Marks was dismissed. re-
cause Justice CIUtchtcd dom thilN
10 was eXactiy right 90 prosecute
him" and Mike was assessed hvo-toI
lar buu. which no said DC was unable
20 pay. because he had been sick for
Joe Woodson colored Youth. beat
Alex. Smith. also col0rcd. ie was em-
phatic in denying tho charge. nui tl GUY
q dozen Young negroes swore chat he did'
Tho charge against W. b. Davis.
youthful BARRIERS boy. accusing him OF
stealing "a watch from a.. ~ Inslev.
another harbers boy was dismissed on
PAYMENT of COSTS because it was shown
there was mo criminal intent
Mr. Edward ~. Burch. jr. had been
arrested ou tlc charge Of as-duItiug AIRS.
w j. Balm and Mrs. Balm was arrested
on Tho charge Of using strong language
toward Mr. Burrh end making threats.
and also chat She did uniaWtlllF boo ana
was common scold and turbulent hr1wl r
and sOWer of discord and strife amongst
the honest and quiet nciehbors. 80 that
she hath stirred. moved. ana melted ul-
vcrs -trifc-. uuarrrls and controversies
among her said neighhors. to tho COM
mon nuisance OF the people and against
the peace and dignity of the common
wealth Of Virginia and tho ioio~int
witnesses were summoned 90 prove thf
charge.
n. r. Tinslcv. Frank Starkc T.. r..
Burch. Jones Otcv. A. W. Maynard Jno.
-. Taylor Irwin a.. C1W.nsion. j. b.
oliver and James ID policy. Besides
these witnesses % number oi other gem
tiomcn appeared. ana Mr. q. y. Mere
dith and Capt George H. Wise repre-
scented Mrs. Balm. while Mr.. Burch was
represented by Mr. Smith.
The first witness was Young Mr. Bunch.
who explained that thc arrest of himseit