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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
TO IMPROVE DRAYrox STREET.
The City Council to Take Up the
Matter Mt Once

One of the first works Of improvement
to which the new city council will give
its consideration is likely to be the i'm
provement of Drayton street. Tho new
councimen do not need to have their
attention called TO the condition of the
street.
In common with the rest of the people
of Savannah they are fully acquainted
with its miserable condition. The question
is what Will they do with 1t and how soon
will they do it. The only obstacle to i'm
mediate action on the part Of council is
that the Improvement of South Broad
street, which is now in progress, and OF
Bryan and farm streets, which is just be,
ginning, Will eat such hole in the ap-
preparation for street paving that there
may not be much left for other improve
ments. However, il is believed that the
council Will do something for Drayton
street, even IL it be necessary to make an
extra appropriation to paving for this pur-
pose.
The payment Of the back taxes due by
the Central railroad of over $23 600 will
come in quite handily just at this time
provements not provided for in the
budget.
Several of the aldermen who were seen
yesterday, expressed themselves as being
fully alive to the necessity of a better
pavement for DraytOn street. Alderman I.
j. Davis, chairman of the street and lane
committee, expressed himself as being
strongly in favor Of giving the street at
tention at once.
snail FAVOR giving Drayton street our
attention at the earliest possible mo-
ment," said Alderman Davis, land / in
tend bringing the matter to the attention
of council at an early date The street is
certa-cly In a horrible condition now. BY
steadily cleaning the silt out of the gut
tiers, which is being done now, we shall
soon have nothing left on the street but
the bare cobbestones, which / believe
would be preferable to the present mud"
What sort of pavement do you favor
for Drayton street?' Alderman Davis
was asked.
81 believe Belgian block is the only ma.
terial which will stand the traffic" he
replied. Asphalt and vitritied brick
would not be durable enough. The street
should be paved with Belgian block from
Liberty street north, anyway. South Of
Liberty street il might do to put down
vitrihed brick or some other material,
but ] had rather see it paved with Bel
gian block the whole way to Anderson
street. From Anderson street TO Twelfth
street II might be well TO use Augusta
gravel"
Don't you think the residents on Dray-
ton street would object to a noisy pave
ment like Belgian Dlock2'' Alderman Da-
Wis was asked.
1T wouldn't be any worse than cobble-
stones which is all they will have pretty
soon" he replied "Drayton street is
traffic street, anyway"
Acting Mayor Hamilton expressed the
opinion that it would be necessary for
council TO give its early attention to the
street. What material would be prefera-
BILE he was not prepared to say.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
REFORMS Ar laurel GROVE.
Keeper KennickeIl Institutes n New
Order of Things

Mr. J. V. Kennicken, the new keeper
of Laurel Grove cemetery, has settled
down to his work. While Mr.. Kennickell
displaced a good man in his predecessor,
MIR LaRoche, there is every reason to be-
lle@e that the new keeper will give entire
satisfaction.
NJ Kennickell has already made one
reform which will he generally approved
Of b. visitors to the cemetery, especially
the ladies'. A gang of loungers from that
quarter of the city had been making the
park their headquarters and spend hours
there oaily, occupying the benches placed
rear the gate for the accommodation Of
visitors. They made themselves very OBJ
JeC tionaOle by loud talking and laughter
and sometimes by their remarks upon la
dies who passed in and out Of the Gene
terry. complaint was made to Mr. Ken
nickel Of these parties, and he at once
Issued an order that no loahng or Lounge
lux should De allowed in the cemetery
The order has been enforced so far, AMI
MIR kenn.ckell saws that he will continue
TO enforce. even II II be necessary to call
the police 10 his assistance TO do so.
1t is Mr.. Kenn thell's intention that the
benches shall be reserved for the use of
those for whom they were intended. that
Is. tsll"rs TO he graves OF friends and
rcll Lees
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
CITY PAY ROLLS LATE.
Employees Were Anxious Until the
Envelopes Were Handed out.

There was considerable perturbation
among the city employees when it became
noised around yesterday morning that the
pay rolls for the two weeks ending last
night had not been approved by the COM
mittee on accounts, and that consequently
the city treasurer would not be able to
pay off thefmen at 6 o'clock, as usual.
The failure to get $40 or SIS promptly
when due is not Of much moment to a
business man with a bank account or an
official with a comfortable salary, but it
is of considerable Importance to the man
who has nothing else to look forward to-
Uusally the pay rolls are handed in the
day before pay day, which gives Treasurer
Hardee and his assistants time to verify
the rolls and put up each mans pay in a
separate envelop. The late arrival of the
pay rolls caused some extra work In the
treasurer's Office. but the money was
ready for the men at the usual time.
A member of the committee on accounts
said the delay in approval was due to the
fact that there We're several items on the
bills which the members of the commit
tees could not understand, and they did
not propose to approve anything until they
were fully satisfied of its correctness 1t
was necessary that they should UNDER
stand the system on which the rolls were
made out, he said, and il was Just as well
that they should inform themselves at
once. Hereafter, he said, the bills will be
approved, II correct. in less time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
TO INSPECT THE FIRST REGIMENT.
Assistant Adjutant General Brown to
be Here WashingtOn's Birthday.

The First Regiment viii make Washlhs-
toms birthday strictly a military Jay.
Acting Assistant Adjt. Gen. Brown VIII
make a regimental inspection after when
there will be a short parade. Col Lawton
issued the following order yesterday:
Headquarters First Regiment of Infan-
try, Georgia Volunteers. Savannah Od''
Feb. IL, 1877. Orders No. L. - 80,
l. On the afternoon Of Feb. p 1897, tnat
portion OF the regiment stauoned IN pa
vannah will assemble in state uniform anu
IN heaVy marching order with canpa ~ Il
hats and leggins and white collars me
line viii form at 4:15 .. m. on the parade
ground, facing north, with. the rlgntc rest
nett street.
2. The field and staff mounted and the
N. {, stan, and the feSimentdi
band VIII report at the armoFy at S'4o p
8. Blanket bags Will be neatly, carefully
and compactly packed with blanket, piue
flannel shirt, campaign trousers, extra
blouse, change of underwear, socks, hand,
korchiefs and toilet articles. Individual
mess outfits will be carried in haVersacks,
and tin cups hung on blanket bags. II any
companies are unable, for lack of ma
terials, TO comply with this paragraph,
their commanding officers will not later
than 3: AS p. m. of Feb. %, so report TO the
adjutant, in order that the inspector may
be notified.
L. There will be a regimental inspection
by Capt. Oscar j. Brown, First y. 5. cav
=
Georgia Volunteers. In addition to dress,
general appearance and arms, it Will IN
Guide accoutfements ana their contentiS9;
and it is hoped and expected that 1t Will
be thorough.
5. None but enlisted men will be allowed
in ranks during the actual inspection.
s. The regiment will make snort
street parade after the inspection.
z. Referring to orders No. - G.. ,:
January, 1897, the times therein provided
for calls are modified as follows: First call
will be hereafter sounded thirty minutes
before regimental adjutant's call; assem-
bly, ten minutes thereafter, followed imme-
diately by officers call.
s. The Commanding officer INDUCES with
confidence the earnest hope that the regi-
ment will come well up to the mark In at
tendance, appearance and conduct. Let
every officer and man appear promptly for
duty and see to it that his uniform arms
equipments, Announcements, and their con-
tents are in first class condition. Let us
show a high percentage of attendance.
BY order of Col. Lawton.
Gratz c. Myers,
Captain and Acting Adjutant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
The EngIe COmpnny's Representa-
tive Takes a Look at 1t.

Mr. S. f. Morse, representing, the Engle
Sanitary Cremation Company and the
Sanitary Construction Company of New
York, spent yesterday in the city, haV-
ing come up from Jacksonville where he
secured the contract for a new crematory.
Mr. Morse built the Savannah crematory
in 1891 1t was the second built by the
company, the first having been built in
Jacksonville a short time before.
"A good many improvements have been
made SINCE" he said, land we have learn
ed something about building crematories.
We now have crematories in successful OPP
Grafton in thirty-two different cities, the
crematories as a rule being located in the
centers of population. 1t is rare that there
is any complaint of any kind against these
crematories. The Savannah crematory.
being the second built, possessed some
defects of construction. One of these was
the lack of draft. l must confess that
Commissioner of Public Works Willink
could not supply the deficiency, although
tore down the crematory and rebuilt It
twice. Mr. Willink effected a remedy by
increasing the hight and changing the
shape of the chimney at the top. l in
spected the crematory this morning and
found 1t in perfect working condition. 1t
will do very we'll for several years yet
with occasional repairs TO such parts as
will necessarily wear out"
Mr.. Morse is on his way to Nashville,
where he expects to erect a crematcry be-
tween the city and the exposition grounds
for the purpose of consuming the garbage
from both quarters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
TO VISIT THE WHITE SQUADRON.
The Naval Militia VIII Go 10 Charles
ton WashingtOn's birthday.

The Second Division of the Naval Militia
Of Georgia, under Lieut. Commanding H..
s. Colding. will leave for Charleston next
Sunday to visit the white squadron.
Lieut.. Colding wrote Admiral Bunce,
commander-in-chiefo of the United States
naval force on the North Atlantic station,
asking If his command would be received
aboard the vessels in the event the trip
to Charleston were made In reply Lieut..
Colding has received the following cour-
teOus letter from Rear-Admiral Bunce:
Lieut.. Ii. S. COlding, commanding Second
Division Naval Militia. Georgia Volun-
teers, Savannah. Ga.-Sir: j have to ac-
knowledge the receipt or your. letter of
the 9th inst, stating you would like to
bring your division of the Naval Militia of
Georgia to Charleston, If they may be per-
mitted to visit some of the ships of my
1T gives me pleasure to inform you that
you and your division of the naval militia
will be made welcome on board the ships
that may be at Charleston on the date
Feb. %. which you have. selected, and
which seems to me good one: Very re-
specially, F. NJ. Bunce.
Rear Admiral Chief
ton. Flagship New York, LIST Rate, off
The division under command of Lieut..
Colding viii leave Sunday morning at $3.50
o'clock by the Plant system Returning
they win leave Charleston at 10 O'Clock
Monday night Lieut.. Colding expects to
carry forty men. The Plant system has au-
thorized a rate of ! cent per mile, provided
there are twenty-five or more in the di-
vision.
IL was talked of as being a good Dlsr
to charter a boat for the trip to Charles
ton, but there were number of objections
that caused the abandonment of the idea
The principle obstacle in the way of what
might have been a very pleasant trip by
water was on account of the greater
length of time the trip would have re-
quired.
Iieut-elect T. S. Lucas of the Second
division, and Lieut-elect. c. h. Dickinson
of the Third division, will leave Saturday
TO make all necessary arrangemnts in
Charleston for the reception and accom-.
mediation of the Second division
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
Don,t Go Now.

High prices don't go any more. You
can't charge 81 for so cents worth, no
matter how much noise you make. Peo-
pie know what's what, and there is no
fooling. At Halligan's, low prices have
always prevailed AS the pioneer restau-
rant for first-clasS service at low prices
Halhgan's has won high place in public
favor. His restaurant is as complete and
inviting as any in the city. He buys
only the best meats, and the freshest
vegetables. The milk and butter is alb
sOlutely pure. Ills cooks are experts and
the walters polite and attentive. All these
together with the very low scale of prices,
make Haligan's the most popular restau-
rant in Savannah. Halligan always treats
you right. He makes il pleasant for you
and the result is you go again and often,
too. Halligans is always open, and the
service is always up to standard, night,
as well as day.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
savannnh,s nIs Showing.

The work on the Commercial History Of
Georgia is progressing very satisfactorily.
Mr.. T. L. Harvey, the compiler and mana
ger, says Savannah win show up very
handsomely and probably have more space
than any other city in the state A large
number OF very fine views of Savannah
have already been obtained and many
more are 10 be added. This history win be
an interesting volume and will be circulate
ed in every town and city of the state, as
well as throughout the west and north
Space may be obtained before the canvass
In Savannah Is completed. Mr. Harvey or
some Of his able assistants will call on ali
the business men during the week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
A Matter of ImDortgncc

$500 for a gas range worth S14O0. What
do you think Of It? a perfect cooker. in
your kitchen complete and ready to start
for only $500. You don't have to own gas
pipes to enjoy this privilege. II the main
is in the street tho company will do the
rest and put in the range for $500. Loci,
at the ad. on page ~ 1t shows what sort
OF offer this Is. Such a good thing DOM
come every day. suppose you order 80
once. The summer time is near and ~
ing.--ad 's-
tween and o'clock Monday morning -
Gray & Son. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
TRADE IN THE CITY.
Where 1t Is Dull and where 1t Is
RriSIS.

Business in the general markets have
been dull during the past two weeks Cot
ton has been declining and the demand
has been slow. The naval stores mar
kets rave been unusually quiet, and IN
fact a dullness has pervaded nearly every
line OF trade. Noteworthy, however. mas
been the general average of business done
by logan, the butcher. It's the quality
of the meats he sells that keeps UP The
patronage, and the delicacies of the sea-
son "hich he always has, that attract
buye $. The service rendered to his Gus
toners Is also drawing card, as no enc
is ever disappointed when they leave their
orders with Logan.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
DEATH OF j. N. WILSON.
He Was Snvannah's Oldest Photo
grnpher-His Funeral Tomorrow.

Mr.. J. n. Wilson. Savannahs oldest pho
tographer, died at his residence. No. 800
York street. east, at II o'clock Saturday
night.
The deceased was 10 years old, and was
for many years a well-known figure in
Savannah. He was born In Madison coun-
ty, New York, and came to Savannah in
the early SOS. having resided here since
For thirty-fve years he conducted pho
tographing business In Savannah, retir-
ing about a year ago.
The deceased had been In i'll health for
nearly a year, and his death was not un-
expected. He leaves a widow and six
children, Mrs. John s. Funk, Mrs. w. r.
Sebrng OF Waycross, Messrs. NJ Edward
Wilson, James w. Wilson, Miss Grace w
Wilson and j. Nelson Wilson. The time
for the funeral has not been decided upon.
row.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

Genuine Lonsdale Bleaching, only &c.
Genuine Fruit of The Loom, only 612c
That Sea Island of ours, you know,
now &c.
1O-4 Unbleached Sheeting, only 1Oc.
lO-4 Bleached Sheeting. only 126c.
Cohassett and Imperial Apron Cling
42-inch Mohawk Pillow Case Cotton. only
6%c.
Size 2O-4O Large Towels, only SC.
cases White Check Nainsook, only
4 Big Flyer, SOC French Outings. only
one case ss-ineh Black soc Henrietta.
only l2j2c.
Ss-ine6- Black, Atwood Serge Ia trea0.
5o-Ineh Black Imperial Serge. worth 75c;
only A9c.
Ss-inch Bargain in Black Figured Mo-
We will sell you our 75c Black Brilllan-
A Job lot in Kid Gloves. only 39c.
A Job lot Gauntlet Gloves. only 19c.
Velvet Skirt Bendings, only &C.
Corset Steels, only &c.
Linen Tapes, only &c.
Whale Bones, only &c.
Curling Irons. only 4c.
Finishing Braids, only &c.
Hair Pins, only &c.
Gold Eye Needles only &c.
Paper Good Pins, only &c.
Job in White Laces, only &c.
Card q DOZEN Hook and Eyes, only lc
Piles OF Ribbon. only &c.
Drive In Garter WeD, only &c.
Big drive in Handkerchiefs. only &c.
Big assortment in Side Combs, only sc.
Alexander Skirt Cambrics only 3lkc.
There are others" no doubt But we
lay claim to tho Peoples Bargain Store.
Christopher Gray & Son.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
cash raid For ola COLD and suxer

The Chicago Gold and Silver Melting
Company has established a branch at 100
Liberty street, east. We are prepared to
buy old gold and silver. such as old watch
es, chains and jewelry. We shan pay the
highest prices in cash for same.
Ladies who don't desire calling on us
will please notify us either BY mail 81
leave orders at our Office above with cor.
rect address. We shall send our represen-
tativc TO your residence. j. Il. Simon.
Agent for Chicago Gold and Silver Melfinr
Company, 100 Liberty street, cast.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
New ParIor Furniture.

Oak, Mahogany and birch frames, new
designs highly polished, covered
with tapestrys brocatel, satins
and brocaded satin damasks in
choice coloFings and exquisite designs and
combinations, plain and overstuffed 8, 5
and piece suits, being sold with an extra
discount of 20 per cent at Leopold Adj
ler's.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
DID NOT CATCH NO. 35.
The GrHnde Duchesse IS Hours ON
the Trip From Dock 10 Dock.

The steamship La Grande Duchesse did
not arrive yesterday in time to catch train
No. So on the Plant system as was expect
ed. The steamer did not get TO her dock
until 8 o'clock in the afternoon, making
the trip from dock 10 dock in exactly Tor
ty-elght hours. The trip, however, was
not as easy as IL might have been, tho
seas being pretty rough This Is fairly
good travelling, but the Duchesse will
have to move more rapidly than this TO
make the morning train on the Plant sys-
TEN. 1t Is believed she can do il, and
other efforts viii doubtless be made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
EsTILL AVENUES IMPROVEMENT
The work Being Pushed Toward
Completion.

Estill avenue has been graded and hard
ened with Augusta gravel nearly TO Wa
ters road The roadway has been rolled
as far as Habersham street
Commissioner Chaplin expects to COM
pete the avenue by Wednesday, and n
the rights Of wayto make Il Of equal width
from the Thunderbolt road TO Estlu ave
nue. are conceded by that date tho vVorl-
Of grading and hardening that section Of
Waters road vii. be pushed northward 70
an earlier completion.
If the owners do not adjust their r,,.c,,
erty lines and fences by the time mon.
tioned, the improvements will be Continual
southwark 60 point where the Meridiap
road is 70 connect with the Waters road
lt IS understood that the much discussed
meridian road rs 10 be extended 10 the
waters road and hardened 10 the Nfonf-
Eomery cross road. This viii afford "a
good drive 10 and through the new park.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

The Hong Kong Tea Company are doing
land office business. Monday will be la
dies day. Five hundred dollars worth Of
diamonds and gold watches will be given
away with cans of tea. Monday seventeen
pieces of diamond jewelry, and five gold
watches found Saturday besides other
small articles of value See list of fortu.
nate purchasers in other column.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
For Larceny After Trust.

]. A. Brunson. a young white man. who
has been employed as a collector by A.
S. Griffin, furniture dealer, was arrested
Yesterday by Constable Harttgan on the
charge of larceny after trust, on a special
presentment Returned by the grand jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

Mrs. II. W. Anderson OF Baltimore. who
has been suffering since Nov. 3, with an
attack of acute Brlght's disease. has been
entirely restored In the past FIVE weeks bv
the wonderful healing waters OF Suwanee
Strings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
Suitable Weddinr Gift.

Solid gold and silverware, fine china, cut
glass, lamps, bric-a-brac, engravings and
high art goods; choicest patterns, newest
designs. artistic workmanship. elegant
finish and most serviceable wear. at very
moderate prices at Leopold Adlers-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

La grippe may have left you weak and
run down. Johnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic is more than its name implies. II
Is great tonic Il gives appetite re-.
news health, and restores vitallty.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

Brace up. Throw on that tired feeling.
There IS life and health and strength In
tho crimson tint OF Johnsons tonic. The
only recognized specific for Ia CRIME
Cures and prevents grip. Completes I'M
finished cures Try tad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
colo and siIxer,rnre.

Highest standard. guaranteed solid.
choice, new. elegant designs and best
makes. for suitable and acceptable wed.
ding gifts In the new jewclry department
al Leopold Adlers-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

The best evidence OK the real merit Of
Johnson's tonic lies IN its universal IN.
dorsement IN its home Thousands OF peo-
pie IN every walk OF life in Savannah have
used the tonic and induced others 10 use
It. It's popularity proves its worth.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
4 Point 90 nemember.

II you wish to purify your blood you
should take medicine which cures blood
diseases. The record Of cures by Hood's
Sarsaparilla proves that this Is the best
medicine for the blood ever produced
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures the most stub.
born cases and II Is the medicine for Won
to take II your blood Is impure.
Hoods pills are the best after dinner
pill; assist digestion. euro headache. 2s
cents,-od.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
New SPRING silks.

The new 1897 designs, exclusive patterns.
richest and handsomest effects. black and
colors at Leopold Adler's.-adl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
orders Tor Wood Pronptlr rIll.n

At r. d. cassels corner Gwinnett stree.
and s., II. and w railway. Branch Office.
corner Liberty and Houston. Telephone,
T.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

Let us be your valentine to-day. Come
down and make love to good breakfast
or 10 better dinner II you would be n
bit exclusive bring your friend with Won
and order a special. What "A treat would
be yours. Anything you want TO call Tor
is here for the asking and reasona blo
compensation. II you can't come to-da y,
come tonight, or tomorrow. or any
other day. We are always open. alvys -
ready 20 serve you and the satisfaction fs
sure Remember tAe location. Hletr ~
restaurant. facing Johnston square.-ad.
Monday will be ladies day az the Hong
Kong Tea Companys store. III Whitaker
street. where there will be an extra
amount OF ladies' gold watches and gen
uinc diamonds placed on the shelves. Ia
dies arc cordially invited to call ana eN
anime samples. See list Of fortunate pur-
chasers IN other column-ad.