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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
WOODWARD LOOKS A WINNER
HE FORCES TO THE FRONT wITtT A
BEWILDERING TRUMP.

Lawyer Martins Side Had sDruno .t.
Liquor Question and the ConStitu-
tion Took Up the Fight Against the
Printer Candidate, Because of "A
Whisky Motion He Made a Yenr
AgO-His Motion Was In Line With
IA Petition Signed BY the Editor oF
the Constitution-WOO duard Now
the Favorite.
Atlanta, Ca, Sept. A.-Jim Woodward
the printer-candidate for Mayor, is prov
ing himself a much better campaigner
than was expected.
In the beginning of the present contest
he kept in the background so closely as to
make himself conspicuous thereby, while
his opponent, Lawyer Martin, seemed to
be doing all the talking and getting all
the bouquets.
This quietness on the part of Alderman
Woodward, whose record in Council, how
ever, has been notably outspoken, caused
the opposition to him to think he was
outclassed, and to chase him out of the
race. They jumped him on the liquor
question. Mr.. Martin challenged him to
joint debate on this issue, but his prin-
ter rival declined, and in doing so write
little letter that clearly put drinks on the
lawyer. Mr.. Woodward got out of the
joint debate so smoothly that tie PROPOSE
ton was dropped like a hot potato Then
the alderman's record on the saloon regu-
lations was hunted up and through the
Constitution, which is fighting him, ID
seems, because he is employed by the
Journal, 1t was explicit as a sensation.
1t was shown that a year ago he had
offered motion in Council to extend the
saloon hours to II o'clock at night This,
1t was declared, showed that Mr.. Wood
ward could not be trusted to favor the
present regulations il elected Mayor al
though he has gone on record that way
in the campaign.
II looked like the Constitution had the
Journal printer in hole for awhile, as
the record was there just as stated. But
this evening, Woodward, who seems to
have his sleeve full of cards, came back
with trump that takes the deal again.
He admits his motion to extend the saloon
hours year ago, but trots out petition
signed by many citizens asking for the
change, and points to the name of Editor
Clark Howell Of the Constitution as con-
SPicuouS name on tnAS usl. ttlSHl uesIuo
the editors name he also shows that OF
Capt. E. P. Howell, at that time Presi-
dent of the Constitution, which is now
fighting him for favoring a thing year
ago which they also favored at the same
time.
1t looks as If the wrong passenger had
been walked up. Every day Alderman
Woodward, who looked like pie for the
politician two weeks ago, is forging 10
the front until he is now the favorite in
the most exciting Mayoralty race in ten
years.
All candidates for Council were polled
to-day on the question of saloon regula-
ton, which is the paramount issue in the
campaign, and with the exception of Joel
Hurt, the consolidated candidate they
have unanimously pledged themselves in
favor of the present law. Mr. Hurt was
too busy to tell how he stood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. John w Howard assistant in City
Engineer Winn's office. has been absent
from the Office several days on account of
sickness.
Mrs. A. S. Cooper and her mother, Mrs.
A NJ. Keardon, have returned from New
York, having spent pleasant summer at
New Rochelle on the sound.
Miss E. NJ. Sheehan and nephew, Master
Willie Ballantyne, will return home on the
City of Birmingham Tuesday, after spend
ing two months in the Catskill Mountains
and at other Northern resorts.
Miss Gertrude Ambrose has gone to the
Georgia Normal and Industrial College of
Milledgevile where she will complete a
course in Instrumental music and also in
all of the higher English branches.
Mrs. w. B. Ware, who has been quite
ill for some time at her home on Ninth
street, east, has sufficiently recovered to
go to Baltimore, where she and her chill
dren will spend several weeks among
relatives in different portions of the state,
returning late in the fall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
STAMP SALES AT SAVANNAH.
This City Contributes 81 ,OOO a Week
for Documentary Stamps Alone.

This City Contributes 81 ,OOO a Week
for Documentary stamps Alone.
There continues a steady and large de-
mand at Savannah for the documentary
stamps issued to meet the taxes levied
by Congress to provide for the war ex-
penses.
While there is not the same rush as the
first week or two. when everybody need
ing stamps seemed afraid not to get a
supply that would last a month or more
there is a constant request that keeps a
clerk pretty well employed at the office
of Deputy Wilson.
1t is said that the sales of the stamps
to meet new taxes, exclusive of the in
creased beer tax, is an average of about
$1,000 a week at Savannah.
The sales of proprietary stamps here
are small, the great consumers of such
stamps being located at the North and
West. There will be a greater demand for
them from now on, though. as a special
effort will be made to compel druggists
and Others to comply with the provisions
OF the law
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
POISON AND SUICIDES.
Need for IA More Stringent Law Regu-
Iating Sale of Poisonous Drugs.

Need for IA More Stringent Law Regu-
Iating Sale of Poisonous Drugs.
Editor Morning News: The urgent ne
oessity for the prohibition of the sale, ex-
cept by physicians prescription, of such
common poisons, as cocaine, laudanum,
rough on rats, strichna carbohc acid,
morphine and others, has constrained me
to cali the attention, through your col
umns of the lawmakers of our county and
state to the Importance of enacting such
laws governing the sale of poisons as are
in force in nearly all large cities. The
mortality, while not as great as it would be-
if medical attention were not so promptly
obtained, is still sufficiently grave to cause
a prejudice against the city which has SO
many advantages in combating cases of
this kind, over our less fortunate towns
and cities.
1t is our duty to protect the people and
this can only be accomplished by punish
ing, by law, those who attempt suicide
and fail, as Is done in New York state
The incentive is too great to be resisted
by people respondent and suffering from
temporary alteration of mind to do some
thing to relieve this condition. Their first
thought is to obtain that which Is easiest
10 l4Hu Aor tHe purpose, anu hHo"ihS that
any pharmacist will furnish them what
they want by complying with the present
state law, which is simply to give the
name of purchaser, drug, use of same
and address.
There is another class, which, to arouse
sympathy, or through jealousy, resort i'm
mediately 10 some drug, not so much with
a view to self-des truction as to brighten
their friends. This class is very numer
Gus, and more OF less dangerous. I insist,
for the welfare of the people that the gen
eral mortality and at the same time
grave condition, a veritable curse could
be abolished or nearly so, if our admins
traitors would give this matter the consid-
Grafton it deserves and must necessarily
have in the near future.
w. B. Orear, M, D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
GRABBED WITH A COTTON HOOK
Henry Young Charged with Disor-
derby Conduct BY Sarah Rogers.

Henry Young Charged With DisOr-
derby Conduct BY Sarah Rogers.
Henry Young, colored. was released in
Police Court yesterday for disorderly con-
duct but 1t was by a legal technicalty.
His conduct was far from becoming to-
ward Sarah Rogers. also colored. whom he
grabbed with cotton hook, and other
wise conducted himself indecorousy.
The court version of the affair is that
Young threw the woman down in the
street, then comfortably seated himself
upon her. He seemed TO think nothing of
this, and the woman remained there. much
to her chagrin, until Young arose. The
woman then preferred charges against
him for disorderly conduct.
lie condoned his conduct, however. bv
saying he and the woman had been on
familiar terms. He said she always had
something funny TO say on passing him.
and that he had become weary OF it. He
concluded the best thing to do was 10
humiliate her in the presence Of others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
NEW HOUSTON sTREET's PAVING.
Virginia Brick VIII Be Used From
Bull to whitaker Streets.


Bull to whitaker Streets.
The work on the New Houston street
paving viii probably begin the latter part
of this week, when it is expected the
brick will be here. Commissioner VIII
link estimates it viii take about 10000
brick to pave the block, but he win order
more as a supply for repairing.
After number Of tests and a thorough
examination as to quality, the commits
sfoner decided 10 use brick manufactured
by the Virginia Paving Company Of
Lynchburg. This brick has been extern
sivcly ueed all over the country, and as
it has given pretty general satisfaction. 1t
was decided to be the best for New Hous-
ton street. Heretofore the city has been
using Chattanooga brick, but the COM
missioner concluded to use the Virginia
product after considering the good quail
ities of both 1t seems the telling points
IN the quality of brick Is not their SYM
metry but rather the way they are burn
ed.
Commissioner Wirink does not believe
1t viii take longer than two or three
weeks to complete the job, with the force
he has at his disposal. The curbing has
already been laid as has been stated in
the Morning News, so that work can be
ceived.
While this paving is being done. il has
been suggested by some of the aldermen
that the sidewalk south of the Park Elk
tension be laid with the same material
as that on the east side, thus completing
the circuit Of the park. The work could
probably be done with less expense while
the workmen were on the ground, than if
force We're sent for that purpose alone.
The idea has only been suggested but il
remains to be seen whether the commits
eioner considers it advisable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
PEACE RULES IN POLITICS.
(Continued from Eighth Page)

ACOhttiibth lAoAAA 44i9tiNti = N5N(
his former position at the head of its
government.
MIR. McDonough's strength before the
people is something that the politicians
are not apt to discredit at any time.
or course, in any and all discussions on
the administration side the talk revolves
largely around the question as to whether
Mayor Meldrim would care to have an
other term. Much would depend on his
wishes. No int.mation seems TO have
come from him in any way that he would
seek a denomination. He may feel as Mr..
McDonough expressed himself six years
ago: If the nomination comes to me, and
the people seem to want me, l will run,
but I am not seeking another term and
do not propose to hunt for it,
There is no organization, or even the
nucleus of one to fight the administra-
ton. Exactly how dead Hector was may
not be known, but the Citizens Club is
evidently just a little deader. It's disin-
tegration was about as rapid as its or
ganization, when it once really began. AS
stated It is probable that there will be no
CLUB organization attempted, in the sense
of permanent organization, such as Sa-
vannah is now so well acquainted with.
Candidates for Mayor and aldermen, those
in position to know, say, WILL no doubt,
be put before the people and precinct or
ganization be worked up for the one cleo
ton alone, somewhat as was done in the
good old days" before the club system
was grated on the body polite in Savan-
nah. Who the candidates will be no one
seems to have any idea. Hardly a name is
discussed as yet, but there is apparently
a determination to make the fight an open
one on the administration official acts
with as little as posi- bic of the PERSONAL
ties that were so conspicuous a feature of
the past two city campaigns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
WEDDING CAUSED SURPRISE.
Miss Maude BrumIitt of Augusta BE-
comes Bride.

Miss Maude BFumIitt of Augusta Be-
comes a Bride.
Washington, Sept. 2-A marriage, caus-
ing considerable surprise among the old
residents of Washington, is announced to-
day. The contracting parties are Ralph
Lee Gait of the firm of William M. Gait &
Co, and Miss Maude Brumlitt of Augusta,
Ca
Mr.. Gait is the only son of a very
eral domestic sensations within the past
few years. A year ago he was divorced
from his first wife, the papers being with
held from publication through the infu-
ence Of his family. He is at the head of a
large business concern and a member of
one of the best families In the Capital city.
The marriage was private, and will be
a surprise TO his many friends. He had
kept his purpose so close that not even
mis- associates in his place of business
were aware that he had a second time
become a benedict, until this morning,
when they were apprised of 1t In an in
definite way.
The marriage was witnessed only by
gentleman friend of Mr.. Gait, and 1t oc-
Cured at DR.. Fiske's residence, No. 1853
@ street, northwest DR.. Frske is not per-
sonally acquainted with Mr.. Gait, who
lives at No. 1900 N street.
The party called upon him about s
O'Clock. and, producing a regular license,
asked to be married. The minister with
out further questioning, united them and
they departed at once.
The bride is very pretty woman, about
% or % years of age. She was becomingly
attired, and she said and did nothing to
indicate that IL was a marriage in defiance
of parents wishes, or secret in any par
ticular.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
MEETING PLACE FOR VETERANS.
Associations May Unite and Mu-
scum of History BE Established.

<ASSocfat1ons May unite and n Mu-
scum of History BE Established.
The project to secure suitable headquar-
tiers for the Confederate Veterans Asso-
ciation bids fair TO be revived in a modi-
fed form. At first, it will be remembered,
1t was proposed to raise funds sufficient
to build what might be termed a Confed-
crate museum for Savannah, a building
where relics OF the war might be pre-
served and meetings of survivors held.
The great expense Of this and the ina
bility to raise funds has practically led
to the plan being dropped. 1t is now sug-
gested that a hall be rented for the use
Of the Confederate veterans, both associa-
tons using il. and that in addition the
Daughters of the Confederacy, the Sons
of Confederate Veterans, and perhaps
other societies Of a similar historical and
patriotic character, such as the Sons OF
the American Revolution, be requested TO
unite. With such a hall at their exclusive
use mementoes OF the past could be goth
cred together for the proper preservation
and meetings could be held with more
satisfaction than al present.
In short time such a hall would be-
come place worth visiting and would be
an attraction to strangers 1t has been
suggested that the old quarters of the
Naval Reserves in the Whitfield building
might be secured a a comparatively small
rental for this purpose and the burden so
distributed that it would hardly be felt
by any association. Gen. McGtlashan and
others are much Interested in the matter
and it is their hope that something will
soon result
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
POLICEMAN GOT THE DODGE.
II. NJ. Hall Ran Up Stairs and Locked
the Door When Arrested.

the Door When Arrested.
Recorder Ravenel turned r. NJ. Hall
over to the City Court yesterday for fight
ing street car conductor Nettles Hall
was former street car man himself, and
getting aboard the car, considered his
former connection with the company re-
lieved him from paying his fare. On this
point the men differed and fight fol-
lowed.
After having a little tilt with Hall, Net
ties went to the police barracks and asked
that he be arrested. The sergeant on duty
sent Policeman Charles Collins, and on
reaching Halls home on Jones street
near Habersham, the officer met an UNI
expected rebuff. He inquired for Hall,
who shortly came from an upper room
which he occupies.
81 want you to go with me to the bar
racks" the officer said.
"All right. l know what you want Just
wait. please, until 1 see my wife mo-
menr," Hall replied.
II will have TO accompany you there
said the officer, "as you are under arrest"
With this Hall turned and disappeared
in the dark. He went up the steps like
a lark, closely pursued by Collins who
did not know the way. and was stumbling
over chairs and other obstacles on
reaching his room Hall closed the door
and locked 1t. He then defied the officer
to take him, saying a policeman had no
right to break door. Collins knew this
and had no alternative but to advise Hall
to open the door After some persuasion
he decided TO do ii, and was taken to the
barracks.
Hail has a wife, and has lived in Sa-
vannah some time. Until recently he was
employed by the car company, but for
some reason was released and has since
been in search Of work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
OPENS oct. 3.

The Savannah Conservatory of Music
opens Oct. g. 1t is under the direction of
Prof. L. w. Mehrtens, assisted by COM
petent instructors. The conservatory will
enable the people of Savannah to obtain,
the best musical instruction at the least
possible cost 1t is very important that
the young children be started right and
those attending the conservatory win be
sure OF the right sort of attention at the
commencement and all the way along
their musical education. Full particulars
Of the conservatory may be obtained at
Ill Perry street, west,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
Co1ored Christian Conference.

The Savannah Conference of the Evan
gelical Christian Church, colored. is in
session at st. Peters Church, in Sack
vile. The conference includes within its
jurisdiction the coIored Christian Church
of the entire state. 1t has been in session
since Thursday, and will adjourn next
Tuesday. Bishop G.. w. Macklemore is
presiding The next conference will be
held in Brownsville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
What They Are Doing and What
They Say.

l. I'VE as long as you may, you VIII
- never find a better meal than you get
at Bythewood's Restaurant. And it costs
only 25c. Bythewood is getting the bust
ness. His pace IS neat and clean.
T= HE LATEST improved Domestic ma
/ chimes and Wheeler and Wilson ma
chimes are kept by G. O. Penton & SonA
They sen upon easy terms. Supply all
parts and repair all kinds of machines.
MO 20c meal in the world equals that at
Y the Peoples Restaurant, 81 Brough-
ton. They serve fresh eggs, delicious
steaks, rich oysters. Al kind Of game. 800
by the week Try them.
~ CHOOL books cheap. Secondhand
Sand new. I buy, SELF, and exchange
Pay more-sel for less than anybody
Don't forget me on school supplies l save
YOU money. NJ. a. Stokes, IA East Brough-
ton.
TITS fact that the percentage Of grad
1 yates of Richmond's Business College
holding good places. is greater than any
other school in Georgia. Get catalogue.
Z. O. building.
7 asst WEEK was an eventful one
- with the Savannah Cooperative Asso-
citation They so1d goods when everybody
else was dun Their liquors, wines and
inned goods lead in Savannah. CaA 10
morrow and price.
HOME MADE sAUsAGEs by ]. J.
[ Joyce are delicious. Nobody can make
them like Joyce. He makes the best liver
pudding on earth. Try his bolognes and
Frankfurters. Venlson just in. Telephone
107.
MISS Nj. E. RAMS BUSINESS COL
IFALEGE, Room 50, Provident building.
our fan and winter term win begin Oct.
g. This college takes pleasure In aiding
business men to secure competent ofhce
help--of both sexes. Send for catalogue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
DRUMMERs BUY STOCK.
Post ID, Mt Macon, Invests in the Ma
con Navigation Company Stock.

con Navigation company StOck.
Macon, Ga, Sept. 24.-Post D, Travellers
Protective Association, to-day purchased a
good block Of Macon Navigation Company
stock. The drummers want to encourage
navigation on the Oemulgee, and believe
the money is well invested. They called
upon the state board of the Travellers
Protective Association to call convention
in Macon during the Diamond Jubilee next
month, at which they want the Office Of
President Smith declared vacant, because
of his removal from the state. A large
number of new members Joined Post d
to-day.
The drummers are taking lively inter
est in the carnival, and they to-day APP
pointed committees to cooperate with the
carnival association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
MARRIED AN ACTRESS.

MIR. G. n. MRssenburg of Macon Wed-
ded Miss LamOreux in February
Macon, Ca, Sept. 24.-Quite romantic
marriage has just come to light here. IL
occurred on Feb. 10.
Mr.. c. r. Massenburg, Familiarity known
as "Reb," was at that time married 10
Miss Lamoreux of st. John, Kan. The
bride is variety actress, and has for TWO
seasons played in PutzePs Vaudeville.
Mr.. Massenburg Is a son of Capt. Thorn
as Massenburg, and of one Of the moss
prominent families In Macon.
The announcement viii be made tome,
row as a legal notice, the public generaiy
having thus far heard nothing about 'hS
affair,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
BRONZE BUST OF COLUMBUS.
A Souvenir From the Spanish Flag
shIp CristObal Colon,

Washington, Sept. 24-The most beauti-
full of all of the souvenirs of the great
naval battle Of July 8, off Santiago, reach
ed the navy department to-day from Capt
Converse, commanding the Montgomery
at Guantanamo.
1t is a bronze bust Of Christopher Co
lumbus, taken from the flagship Cristobal
Colon, which lies below the surface Of the
ocean twenty miles off Santiago.
The navy department has offered to
place it in charge of the Smithsonian
Museum until some permanent disposition
can be made of all the relics recovered
from the wrecks. save the captured flags,
which must go to the naval academy at
Annapolis. This bust will be sent TO make
a nucleus for what probably will prove
to be one of the most interesting collec-
lions in the museum.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
Prof. Hubner,s Glasses.

Prof. Franz Hubner announces that in
addition to Individual instruction on the
violin he has added the feature of violin
class teaching. Prof. Hubner's pupils
have always taken a prominent part in
entertainments that have been given in
Savannah and their playing is an evidence
of his thorough and careful instruction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
DON'T FAVOR INSPECTORS.
Alderman Owens Thinks the City Is
Provided with This Service.

Alderman owens of the drainage com
mittee can see no reason for placing any
Of The responsibility of looking after the
sewerage work on City Engineer VIM.
The city has Waring, Chapman & Far
quhar as consulting engineers, he says,
and It is not apparent TO him why any one
else should be put TO this trouble.
There has also been some talk about in
spectors being appointed by Col. Wlnn,
but alderman Owens believes the city will
be sufficiently protected by the firm OF en-
gineers now representing 1t. Too many
cooks often spoA the broth, and the alder
man thinks the responsibility should be
placed on as few as possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-25
FELL ASLEEP ON THE TRACK.

An Old Negro Killed at sOuthOver
Junction.
An old negro was found dead at South
over Junction yesterday morning. Coroner
Goette was summoned, but he did not con-
slider it necessary to hold an inquest, the
manner in which the man had met his
death being clear
1t was evident the old darkey had fallen
asleep on the railroad track and been
knocked off by a passing train. His head
was almost severed. The old mans name
could not be learned by the coroner. He
was known to Mr.. Goette and others who
saw him, however, as an Odd fellow who
had for years been picking up rags around
the city,