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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
VAN wYoK's CHANCES GROWING.
AEr. MackaII Found Opinion Setting
i'm That Democracy Would Win.

AEr. MacIKaII Found Opinion Setting
I'm That Democracy Would Win.
w. W. MackalI, Esq, while in New
York last week, was surprised to find the
strong opinion beginning to assert itself
among Democrats that Judge Van Wyck
not only had a good chance of being New
York's next Governor In their estimation,
but was alarming the Republicans by the
strength he was developing.
At the hotels, in the clubs and among
the lawyers and others with whom he was
brought in contact, Mr.. Mackat found the
opinion gaining ground that the walkover
that many shouted Roosevelt would have,
was no longer expected even by the most
sanguine 1t has become appreciated that
Roosevelt, as a candidate for Governor,
has not brought the magnetic qualities into
the race that had been anticipated. Many
independents are sore over his seeming
subserviency to Plat. Where the Repubh,.
cans, before the nominations, had talked
of carrying New York and Brooklyn, the
Democrats are now calculating on a phe-
nomenal vote for Judge Van Wyck. some
claiming that he win go to the Harlem
with 100000 majority 10 meet whatever
Roosevelt's majority in the state may be.
All shades of Democrats are uniting in his
support and there is a determination that
is looked at with misgivings by the Repub-
lican managers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
BEGIN CANvAssING TODAY.
Committee to Solicit Funds to De-
fray Delegates Expenses.

Committee to Solicit Funds to De-
fray DeIegates' Expenses.
To-day the finance committee of the
West India trade committee will begin its
canvass for funds to defray the expenses
of the delegation that is to visit the ISL
ands in the interests of Savannah. The
finance committee has been enlarged, and
is now as follows: W. D. Krenson, chair
man; A. S. Guckenheimer, T. j. Davis,
]. NJ Dixon, Cecil Gabbett, John r.
Young, w. w. Starr, with Capt. D. G.
Purse an ex-officio member.
This movement" said Capt Purse yes
tarday, concerns every citizen and we'll
wisher of Savannah. Savannah is feel
ing the sharper competition each year Of
Macon. Columbus, Americas, Griffin, At
lanta and Augusta. This can be only off,
set by our moving out in other directions
and the opinion is general that the ISL
ands of Cuba and Porto Rico present the
most inviting and profitable field for our
efforts.
Each subscriber can PROFOUND any
number of questions to the delegation 20
be sent TO the islands and the ques tons
will be answered as far as their researches
into conditions there will allow In this
way each merchant, manufacture etc,
controls the time of the delegates just as
if he was paying the entire expenses. 1t
will be the sole idea of the delegates to
get every possible bit of Information tina,
can be of service in opening up trade
from here to the islands. Prominent citi-
zens of Savannah who are now in Cuba
and Porto Rico write advising that no
time be lost in sending the delegation, and
with the liberal response that is expected
from the business men they will soon be
on their way to the West Indies"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
WILL TRY For SANTIAGO GUNS.
Mayor MeIdrim Going to See II sa-
vannah Can Get n Couple.

Mayor MeIdrim Going to See II sa-
vannah Can Get n Couple.
Mayor Meldrim thinks wen of the sug-
gesuons that Savannah make an effort 10
secure couple of the old guns that are to
be brought to this country from SANTA
go. He said yesterday that he has not vet
received any informa ton regarding the
guns, but that he will cndeavor to do so.
He viii ascertain to which department he
should apply for a couple of the thirty
guns that are to be brought over and on
getting the necessary information. win put
in an application for Savannah.
The Park and Tree Commission has AL
ways shown itself alive when anything
comes up that might add to the beauty Of
the squares Of the city, and il is not i'm
probable that the members may take nm
the matter Of the old cannon with tha
Mayor. 1t has been suggested that, mount
ed near the Confederate monument the
guns would be an attractive feature of The
park extension. Many cities have such
guns as relics, and ii would not be al an
amiss If Savannah should also manage TO
secure two of those that are 10 be brought
from CUBA
Probably nowhere in this country are
there any cannon of such antiuuity as
these, aud they viii be objects of curios-
ity in those cities that are fortunate enough
to secure them from the government sa-
vaunah, with something like 500 men in
the army, would seem TO be entitled TO this
little mark of recognition from the war de-
partment when 1t comes to making a dis
position of the guns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
ARTHUR n. MAIN DEAD.

Died Suddenly in His Room on the
Bay.
Arthur r. Main, who has been in Sa-
vannah aud al nearby points for the last
year soliciting patronage for monument
firm, died suddenly last night, about s
O'Clock at his rooms, No, % Bay street,
east.
The friends of the deceased man, on
looking through his papers, could find
nothing TO show who his relatives are.
hut having heard him mention that his
headquarters and home were at St Johns.
n. b.. they wired the chief of police at
that city to learn what disposition the fam
lily desired made of the remains.
Coroner Goette was notified and took
charge of the body to await the reply
of the chief of police
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
ARMY COMMISSIONS TRIP.
w. N. Jones, Formerly of Savannah
Secretary of the Commission.

The army investigation commission
passed through from Washington for Jack
senville yesterday morning by the Plant
System.
The special train of Pullman cars ar
rived shortly after o'clock and left some
fifteen minutes later. The members OF
the commission were met at the depot
by several of the Plant System officials.
With the commission in the capacity OF
a secretary is Mr.. w. N. Jones, who will
be remembered by Savannah railroad men
and other citizens as having lived here
several years ago. He was secretary 10
the late Capt. R. G. Fleming, while he
was superintendent of the Plant System
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
STORM SIGNALS UP.
The SduaII This Time Is From
Southeast to West

southeast TO west.
At II o'clock last night Weather Observer
Boyer received a dispatch from Wash
ington ordering UP the southeast storm
signal. Same signals have been ordered
for Wilmington, Charleston and Jackson
vile. A trough of low barometer ex-
tends from Minnesota to Florida. Dan
gerous southeast winds, shifting by this
morning 10 west. In squalls, are indicated
for the South Atlantic coast from Vir-
GINA to Florida.
In the absence of Prof Willis Moore.
Mr.. Il. II. Williams is acting chief at
Washington
The cold wave that Is sweeping over the
West. the initial blizzard of the season,
will be felt perceptibly ia Savannah to-
day. 1t is expected that tonight the Their
mometer here will drop to 40 degrees, at
which point crash suits and other summer
negligee wear is not especially comfort
able
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
PIumbIng Eaamincrs, Meetine.

There was a short meeting of the board
of plumbing examiners at the city ex-
change yesterday. The business trans
acted was purely of a routine nature. and
the meeting was not in session a great
while.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
First California Fruit.

S. Guckenheimer & Sons have received
the first car of California evaporated fruit,
consisting of prunes, peaches, pears and
apricots. The quality is the finest and is
now on exhibition at their sales rooms.
This is a direct shipment from The coast
and is the first of this seasons crop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
HELD UP BY COLLISION.
Atlanta Express on Central Delayed
by Blocked Track.

The Atlanta express southbound on the
Central Railroad due at o'clock yes
terday afternoon did not arrive until mid
night. Two freight trains collided about
fifteen miles west Of the city, blocking
The track. Several box cars were de-
molished. The express was held back I'M
ill the track was cleared
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
REGISTRATION VERY LIGHT.
Efforts 60 Get Out the Voters seem
to Avail Little.

to Avail Little.
The registration in this county prior to
the congressional election on Nov. s, will
close this afternoon at o'clock.
The present prospects are that there will
be no rush during the day. In spite Of
efforts which have been made to run
up the registration, little seems to have
been accomplished, for only six names
have been added to the list within the
last two days.
The total registration when the list clos
ed yesterday afternoon was S,6lS as against
3,577 when il closed for the state election
OF the number SO far registered 563 are
negroes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
Chief Engineer of the Justin.

Mr.. NJ. N Usina, passed assistant en-
gineer, L. S. N, formerly of the Buffalo.
is now chief engineer of the u. s. Collier
Justin accompanying the battleships Ore
gon and Iowa on their voyage to the Pa
citic. The Justin is bound TO Bahia. where
she will await the arrival of the battle
ships
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
Merit Wins.

Therefore the man who buys an "Au-
burn" always comes out on top. Complete
stock of sizes. Savannah Carriage and Wa
gon Companys new repository, West
Broad street facing Broughton.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18

All prices, but only one quality; the best
for the money. Harness to suit all at Sa-
vannah Carriage and Wagon Companys
new repository. West Broad street facing
Broughton.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
Road Carts ana delivery wagons

A full stock of styles; goods that will
satisfy you; prices that viii mystify you.
Savannah Carriage and Wagon Company's
new repository, West Broad street, facing
8roushton.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18

DIgestine cures Indigestion and dyspen-
sia No dieting. Cures while you eat. All
druggists--ad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

For the next few years Mr. Wright led
varied but always successful career in
Vermont and other points in New Eng
land, till 1850 when he and his family
came to Detroit. Mr.. Wright saw that
numbering was about to become the lead
ing industry of Michigan and at once
arranged TO make this his permanent
occupation. His success in this business
and his later history are more familiar
TO our readers and so we will omit them
for lack of space. We wish, however,
to quote few words from his life long
friend and legal adviser, Judge Moore of
Saginaw.
Mr.. Wright is strong man phys
ically and mentally; of great business
capacity, thorough organizer; strong
III his friendships, strong in convictions
of right and in his hatred of the tricks of
business of which some even boast HIS
integrity stands as an unqestioned fact
in his history. Born to lead, his varied
experience in commercial enterprises
makes him safe counselor and guide
Naturally modest and diffident, he is in.
dependent in thought, and when "a con-
clusion is reached, firm and unchanging.
He stands today in his maturity, strong
III the consciousness of well spent years ;
strong yet TO plan and perform strong in
his credit and good name, and IA worthy
for ro, p,, ,,,a,, to ,Nattar, Of
as showing what intelligence and probity
may accomplish in the way Of success i'll
life"
For some time the business men of
Alma had desired TO show their appreci
alton of their benefactor's services and
genel osity in some tangible form. After
some deliberation they decided to obtain
leather reclining rocking chair and pre-
sent it to him at the earliest possible
moment. Accordingly the business and
professional men OF the town 20 the num-
Der of 100 assembled at the Wright House
Monday evening and marched 60 Mr..
Wright's residence, surprising him COM
pletely. AS soon as the company were
all assembled within the house, w. a.
Bahlke, who had been chosen spokesman
for the occasion, explained the cause OF
their intrusion in the following well
chosen words
"Mr. Wright: have been requested
by this gathering OF representative citi
zens, who represent in still larger de-
gree the entire resident population of
this village, 60 explain the cause OF this
greeting.
We are justly, proud of the village of
Alma Many of us have been attracted
to this place by the conyiction that Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

Was TO become the metropolis of GratiOt
county; others among our older residents
have eXpeCtantly looked forward TO such
Il condition; together we have believed
that II was destined to be the center of
trade and manufacture. We come here
tonight 70 declare TO you that i'll this
year a. ID. 1898, that our anticipations
have been realized and that we stand TO.
night the recognized metropolis ofGratiot
county.
Now of what are we proud: First we
are proud of our public schools and
buildings; they rank among the best of
the state and are i'll charge of an able and
efficient corps of teachers, and we are
glad to know that we have resident
population not only able but willing to
maintain it. We are proud of Alma
College, an institution well equipped 10
give its students the higher education
essential TO the better and nobler en-
ployments of life. We have thus placed
within the reach Of all, the facilities to
acquire an education, advantages which
many of our parents would other wise be
unable 10 afford their children. We are
proud of the Alma Sanitarium. 1t has
made the name Alma, Michigan, "
nearly as well known as Chicago" and
which with the Wright House" makes
this place of pleasure and delight to all
who come within our gates, and they
bring TO us people we love TO meet,
and who sing our praises when they de-
part. We have become the railroad
center of the county which with the
recent Improvements in the roller mills,
elevator, creamery and other improve.
ments have caused our merchants TO
experience a revival in trade beyond
their fondest hopes. With it, we have
taken new hope and now look forward
TO the realization of other benefits which
are naturally to follow. BY reason of
the great increase of the assessed valu-
alton of our village, we have been enabled
TO establish an excellent system of water
works for the protection of our citizens,
an uneXcellcd system of sewerage for
the better health of our people and by
the generosity Of yourself we have
recently been enabled TO display the
beauty Of our village by electricity for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

more before he leaves here. Probably
one. third of this number will have been
delivered by the close of this week.
When we consider that it takes twelve
tons to make a carload and that the
average price paid per ton is SO, it is
easy to see that the farmers who have
hay to sell are receiving good returns
for their labor This fact doubtless ac-
counts for a great deal of the increase
in the volume Of trade that has come to
Alma within the past two weeks. The
hay is all shipped to New York and
Boston points, and besides that which
leaves Alma, several carloads are being
sent out from other towns in the county
Success 60 the enterprise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

Kipp sells pure milk and sells it every
day. Try it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

for Spokane Falls. where they will pur-
chase supplies of all kinds, including
tools and pack animals. From there
their course will be continued overland,
pursuing the route which was described
in our issue of Oct. 22nd, that being
much shorter than the regular route.
Gray q Willard are well acquainted
with the route and will act as guides for
the party. The RECORD extends its
best wishes for the success of the expe-
dition and hopes the boys will return
laden with the precious metal. For fur
ther particulars of route, etc, see issue
of Oct. 22nd mentioned above.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14
Still Buying Hay.

A. X. McLuney, whom we mentioned
a few weeks ago as buying a great deal
of hay in the vicinity of Alma fer the
Saginaw Milling Co., and shipping it
from this station, is still here and says
he has just got nicely started. Last week
Mr. McLuney and his assistants shipped
nineteen carloads from here, Friday
being the great day, as ten and one-half
cars were loaded on that day This
makes total Of forty mine cars that
have already been shipped and Mr. Nc
LunTy Gays he expects TO get seventy. five
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14
AMMI WILLARD WRIGHT.
Alma S Founder and Benefactor.

Business Men Show Their Appreciation of his
Generosity and Good VIII.
Mr.. Wright was born in Grafton, VT,
lnheriting the love of freedom, indie
pendence Of character, and patriotic and
law abiding disposition which usually
characterizes the sons of New England
parents. The Revolutionary history
and traditions associated with the" Green
Mountains thrilled his boyhood and
youth and are still precious memory.
Mr.. Wright's school days Were ended at
the age of seventeen and for the next
three years he was learning the lessons
of economy and thoroughness so neces-
sary to success, while struggling with
farm work against the stern New Eng
land soil and climate. 1t was at this
time that he acquired a genuine love of
agriculture and manly admiration for
fine horses and other stock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14
A Business Change

Last week Thursday the bargain was
partially made, and completed the follow
ing day, by which A. @. Middaugh sold
out his barber shop to Chas. Grooms,
who will continue the business at the
same place, and solicits the patronage of
Mr.. MiddauEh's customers and all others
desiring frst-class workmanship. Mr.
Grooms has had eleven years experience
Ias a barber. During four years of this
trlue, previous 10 lpst March he owned
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

lighting our citizens may III short, re-
build their homes and erect their resi-
dences here and enjoy all the advan-
tages of "a modern city with the addition
of pleasures the city has not, clear and
sunny sky and pure air, the essentials
TO attend a clear brain, a healthy body
and a good disposition, and while we
may not all have acquired the latter we
may be content to know that ii is better
than it otherwise would have been.
Now for all these advantages, inn
provements and growth we are thankful;
because ii has added TO the sum Of our
human happiness because it has made
Us richer in what we enjoy and also in
what we possess. But if we should be
thankful for what we have and enjoy,
how much more should we be grateful
to yourself by whose ability to perceive,
skill TO execute, faculty to acquire and
generosity TO give, you have made this
condition Of things possible.
Mr.. Wright, it is in recognition of
these undisputed facts that we come
here TO acknowledge them and tender
to you this expression of our esteem and
admiration, this acknowledgement of
our gratitude and devotion; and as
token Of our sincerely we present you
with this chair, in the hope that you
may live long TO enjoy it in the con.
sciousness of a life well spent and with
the satisfaction that your efforts have
been appreciated by your fellow citizens,
and further assuring you that the salts
faction you may experience in receiving
it can not be equal TO the pleasure which
we experiance in giving it. y
Mr. Wright expressed his surprise and
gratitude i'll his usual brief and pointed
manner, and said further that while it
was very nice chair, it would not do
for him to occupy it too much, as he was
still young and had much hard work yet
TO do.
a fine selection 10y the orchestra COM
pleted the program and the company
disbanded, leaving Mr. Wright to the
enjoyment of his new possession.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14
Our
Prices ar8 Right
Here are a
few
T TRY OUR
Corrected Jan. 13. 1sas.

Huvenger Cream Cheese.
Dry Saginaw Salt in bbls.
Bulk Oysters are fine.
New Waco China Dinner Sets
WOOD
both dry and green
FOR SALE
Wright & w Willurd ,
Rb6ms eLSck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14
Bound for Klondike.
Fred willard and Will Gray are Already on the

Fred Willard and viii Gray are Already on the
Way.
Fred ID. Willard and Will Gray left
Alma Monday afternoon intending to
drive to Flint and from there to Kala-
mazoo, picking up gold seekers along
the way A great many Michigan men
have been in correspondence with Gray
& Willard since their return from the
Alaskan gold fields last fall and forty
five have declared their intention of
joining the party. Kalamazoo is the
central recruiting station and the party
will leave there next Monday, Jan. l7th, 4,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

and operated successfully a barber shop
IN Ithaca. At that time he came to
Alma and entered the employ of E. @.
Clark, with whom he remained till last
week when the opening came for him
to start out for himself again. He means
business. Give him call.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

Farm of 20 acres near Alma. All inn
proved choice land On account of in
debtedness will sell or exchange for
good mortgages. improved or wild land.
part town property, here or elsewhere;
See or write, w. s. BANGS,
953-l If Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14

WooD WANTED A quantity of three
foot wood, either dry or green.
9S1-2w WRIGHT HOUSE.
LosT.-L. o. T. NJ. pin, somewhere
on Superior.st. Finder please leave
with II. ID. Lemen.
L.ost.-Pug dog about six months old
has small bunch on left eye. Finder will
receive reward by returning to Fred
Hammer at Griflith's meat market
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-01-14
Column

Lost. Wanted and Business Liners under
this head SC per line for each insertion.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-12-31
swiss Chimney sweeps.

In Switzerland the chimney-sweep
Is an official parsonage. He Is the en-
ploye Of the commune, receiving a fixed
salary, his actions controlled by the
government, and he himself holding on
by the back straps to the car OF state.
He Is also. as many tourists will have
noticed, one of the few sons Of the
Helvetian Republic who on Sundays
and weekdays sports tall silk hat.
This he wears with dignity, but 1t Is
generally brushed the wrong way. On
his official tour he takes II Off blandly,
and informs the householder that he 10
"empowered by the State In inspect his
fiues." In the Canton Of GrlsOns re-
Gently the post and title Of "ramoneur
communal was opened to competition.
The salary was thirty-two pounds a
year. and the candidates were numer-
Gus. But the strange thing was that
they were mostly village schOolmasters
from Italy. \ painful sign of the times
In that unrestful land. Better" says
"L'Italla del popolo." "be chimney
sweep in Switzerland than a school
master in Italy" But the italia del
Popolo" has recently been suppressed.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-12-31


Inc wise physician frequently hnds
IL necessary 10 minister to a mind DIS
eased rather thnn to the body that
merely sympathlzes with 1t. A young
woman VINO hnd gone from her nome
IN an ihiahd village TO visit friends IN
the great city Tor the hrst time IN her
iite' soon began TO lose all appetite ana
grow thin ana hollow-eyed.
Her friends. rearing that she was GO
ing into decline. called In physician,
III spite OF her protests aud asked hin
10 prescribe Tor her. lie asked rev
questions. noted her symptoms. gave
he' "aauy sciehtinc name. ana snid'
as ne handed her bottle OF pellets:
III VIII DC necessary, miss. hrst OF
nli' LOT you 10 leave the crowded CITY,
Inc AR mere u not good Tor you. have