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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
MAY BE A COMMISSIONER
Mr.. s. Il. Theus spoken of As a New
Member for Parks and Trees,


Member for Parks and Trees.
It is said that Mr.. S. f. Theus will
probably be a member of the Park and
Tree Commission within short time
Mr.. Theus' name has been prominently
mentioned In connection with the posi-
ton, as 1t is expected there will soon be
a vacancy.
Mr.. w. W. Gordon, Jr., who has gone
into the army, having become a member
Of his fathers staff, will, In all proba-
bility, tender his resignation The city
authorities have established a precedent
in this matter in the case of The fire com
missioners' whose positions were declared
vacant when they went into the armv
For this reason Mr.. Gordons resignation
is looked for.
Mr.. Theus, who has been spok-
en- Of as his successor, takes a keen
interest in such matters as the Park and
Tree Commission has to deal with. lie
has an eye for beauty ana would make
a good commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
These Rainy Days.

These rainy days, Hicks restaurant is
the best place in town.
There you get a good cup of coffee.
There you get rich steak.
There you get nice broiled chicken.
Nice butter, rolls and milk
Hicks tries to please everybody no
matter what they want, and the popular
ity he has won is the result Of his ability
to please. Everybody knows that Hicks
has the best eatables, the rarest and the
freshest in the market and he supplies
his tables at price that satisfies all.
If the season is about to bring in new
game, birds or fish, see If you can't find
them first anHlcks' -ad..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

TROOPS LEAVING FERNANDINA.
VIII All BE Away From There BY the
End of the Week.

VIII All BE Away From There BY the
End of the Week.
This week Fernandina viii cease to be
a camping place of the United States
volunteer forces. orders have been issued
for the rapid movement of all the troops
now stationed there, and by next Saturday
it is probable that the pleasant little town
will know the blue uniforms no more.
There are, 1t is understood, nine regi-
ments at that place, or about II 900 troops
These are to be moved at the rate of one
or two regiments a day, If the arrange
ments can be made to do So beginning
with tomorrow. Both the Plant System
and the Florida Central and Peninsular
Railroad will have a share of the business
and between them they should have all
the soldiers in Huntsville before the close
of the week. 1t is the impression that all
of the regiments are to be moved to Camp
Wheeler, where it looks as though the
war department Intended to mobilize at
least 10000 to 25.0OO men.
The few soldiers now at Miami, prob
ably 300 or 400. 1t is understood are to be
moved to Port Royal and ST. Simon s
Island. Those at Lakeland are being
taken away, the First Ohio Cavalry being
on the road for Huntsville yesterday.
dAlPet - dliSduy wearing Il deserted look.
The Fifth Infantry, or rather the part of
1t at Tampa, left there yesterday for San
tiago, some 5S5 men.
1t Is but matter of ten days or a fort
night before there will be no soldiers in
Florida outside of Jacksonville, except the
guard for the supplies at Tampa The
heavy siege battery from that place moved
through Savannah last night, on its way
North. Middleton's band gave the men a
serenade at the depot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

A new military company has Just been
organized, with the title Mckinley Ca
dets," named in honor OF President Nc
Kinley The company Is composed of bows
between The ages of y and l6 years
Among the organizers are u. Kennedy
captain. c. McEvoy, first lieutenant.
Eo.dol, second lieutenant; j. Waters n
schwarz. $. sDtker. r.. Alalahey "
Hesse. C. kuhcns, y. Hobbs. b. Kuhens
}. Shehan, A. Bugnoni and j. schoeWalter
Applications FOE membership may be made
az 53l William street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
DULL DAY IN THE COURTS.

Judge FaIIignnt Hears Motions
From Bryan and Liberty.
Saturday is an exceptionally dull day
in the courts. 1t was so to a surprising
degree yesterday, there having been no
business Of Importance transacted.
There was nothing at all done in the
City Court or the Court of Ordinary and
Judge FAlligant spent the greater part of
the day In the Superior Court in hearing
arguments on motions and certiorari cases
from Bryan and Liberty counties.
- John b. Onveros was re-appointed A
commercial notary public.
An order was signed permitting the sale
by Honoria Foley, ]. w. McIntire and
others of lot No 16. Crawford ward. TO
Mary Joseph FOR $3.50. The proceeds are
TO be re-invested
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

on the first Of September the Falk
Clothing Company will move to lO2 Whit
aker street. corner Of Congress. II is the
old stand OF Falks, where the firm was
situated years ago. and where they ex-
pect 10 retain their PATRONAGE. The Adams
Drug. Paint and oil Company WIN vacate
Cne premises and move next door, 10 al
low the Fax Clothing Company 10 60 in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
Ennrht JIG Mother.

John saveler, aged p years. was arrest
ed at the market last night by Policeman
Christian. The boy got into a fight with
his mother. and forgetting the respect due
her. resorted 20 the extreme measure Of
knocking her down
The woman screamed for help ana as
soon az the officer got 30 the scene. be-
took tho lad IN charge. lie was lodged Ia
the station house. but was later bonded
out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

f. I. Okarma is in the Northern mar
kets buying fall stock. He has made con-
tracts for the manufacture OF the famous
okarma $500 and $3.50 shoe These shoes
he will guarantee equal TO any $500 shoe
in the market. Mr.. Okarma has been I'm
Boston, Lynn and Haverhiil, the largest
shoe making cities In the world -ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
$500 to Macon and MiIIedgeviIIe ana
Return

The Central of Georgia Railway will sell
excursion tickets Monday Aug. o. for
train leaving Savannah s:45 a. m. (rail-
road time), at rate of $500 to both Ma
con and Milledgeville and return. Tickets
will be limited, returning, to Aug. 25, 1895
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

1.-THE Sign of the Cross" "A Gentleman
Of France" "A Face Illuminated" I'm
Kedar's Tent" with Fire and Sword, Z"
and other good reading matter" at
"cut rate prices" in stationery depart
ment on second floor at Leopold Adler's.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

The Savannah umbrella factory is a new
enterprise IN sayannnh. II manufacture
umbrellas and sells them az factory prices
IL makes a specially o. nice sticks and
gloria coYera.~ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
Lnhn O. slnIth nenh.

Mr. John o. Smith died at his home, on
the Thunderbolt road. last night, after
a short illness from fever His funeral
viii take place from his late residence.
az OF street and Thunderbolt road, az 4
o'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
WANTS TO co no poRTo RICO.
Clerk Greene Applies for "A Place In
Postal Service There.

Mr.. r. w. Greene. mailing clerk at the
postonice, Is expecting to join MIR. II. 3.
Lomcke In Porto Rico az one Of Uncle
Sans postal representatives Mr.. Greene
has made application with the department
az washington 10 be transferred 10 that
prauch or the service, and has practically
received assurances that his reouesf WIN
be- granted. Mr. Greene was one of he
victims OF the recent changes at the sa-
Vannah posfoiice. suffering q reduction Ia
place aud SALARY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21

No other preparation has ever done 20
many people 20 much good AZ Hoods sar-
saparilla. America'sl Greatest Alcdlclne.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16

The girt of $500 20 the memorial huild-
ing lund of Washington and Lee OniNer-
s!ty by the widow and children or inc
late James a. Garfield constitutes a beau
tiful and impressive chapter ln the his-
tory of the re-estabiished Union. 10 re-
minds as Of the warm friendship sub
sisting between Garfield ard Randolph
Tucker-the one q Union soldier ourlnr
the war OF the rebellion and the other a
Southernor Of the SOutharner7, both 10y
al and brave gentlemen according 90 tneH
standards and convictions. each respect
inr in tho other those qualities of cour-
age and manhood and chivolry which
command admiration i'm whatever guise
they come. The two men were on terms
of tho most anectiOnate intimacy when
they served IN Congress together go
much so that Tucker was ofterWafd
made guardian for Garhelds boys. ana
nothing but death severed the ties chat
bound them so closely. Now Mrs. Car
field comes 10 the aid of the Tucker
memorial hall which is 90 be erected al
Washington and Lee University LeNin.-
ton. Va, by way OF celebrating me csc
TEEN IN which she chcrishcs the memory
of her dead husbands well-l0ved friend
We understand that the Tucker memo
rial fund Is making satisfactory prog
ress. The total amount needed no real
ize the plans is $4,000 and OF this the
trustees have already in hand $1,000.
There can be no doubt that the remain
ing $4,000 will be rapidly subscribed. The
completion OF this monument 20 one Of
the truest and noblest gentlemen who
ever figured IN public life should be a.
work OF love among those who knew him
90 whose education DE contributed so
lavishly, and for whom De set The exc
ample of a lofty and a gracious man-
ood-Washington Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
A WORD WITH TUE LEGISLATURES.

Whenever the Legislature is in ses-
sion the business community is on the
anxious bench, lest something be done
to hurt trade Railroads banks, build
ing and loan associations, manufacturing
enterprises, insurance companies and all
other corporations are in danger, more
OF less. Of hostile legislation and there
is anxiety until the members have pack
ed up and returned to their homes.
This is a bad state Of affairs. It is
unfortunate. surely, that the law-mak-
ing body, which is called together 20 ad-
vance the interests Of the Commonwealth
should be a constant menace TO It's ma
terial welfare
We beg Of the members TO take thought
The State is living right up to its in
come ana new obligations are soon to be
met. It appears now that little IS 10
be done in the way Of retrenchment and
so the revenues Of State must be in
creased.
Whittier can the state look for such
Increase? Not TO the farming commu-
mites, for already the cry is heard that
assessment of lands IS 100 high. il may
only look 10 increased business, more
enterprises that viii make tax payers
more prosperous. TO cripple enterprise
therefore. is 20 cut down the revenues Of
state and that IS the view that all sensi-
bic and patriotic men must take
one bill has already been passed which
in the op inion Of many, will drive away
capital and hinder enterprise. Other
measures are pending that threaten TO
cripple desirable institutions. We beg
OF the members to be careful II they
can do nothing TO reduce expenses, in the
name of common sense let them do
nothing to injure business and so impair
the States income
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16

t,san oiigarchy above the people and In
| dependent OF the people
These three men appoint election OF
| ncers in every county In the state. There
| Is no recognition OF party equality or
partv representation upon this board. 1t
| is necessarily partisan board, con-
| troled BY a partisan Legislature, deahng
| with the elections upon partisan go,ulds
n dthe whole election machinery Is de-
prived Of It's judicial character.
IL Is to be noted that while in Virginia
advocates OF honest elections have been
urging that electoral boards be abolished
and that election officers be appointed
by the courts. IN Kentucky It is pro-
posed that the power OF appointment be
taken out of the hands Of the judges ana
vested in electoral boards. And the argu-
ment IS that the plan has worked to the
entire satisfaction of the party in Viz
ginia
We are sorry. indeed. 70 see another
southoyn state following virginia's eX-
ample in this matter. and we warn our
friends in Kentucky. who have respect
70 public morals and the good name OF
their state, 20 beware or the Virginia
election law. II is demoralizng and mas
brought reproach upon the Common
wealth. The opportunities for fraud are
so many that in some sections the party
does not get the credit Of holding an
honest election-even when there is no
cheating
Take the report in the contest OF Thorp
VS.. Epes. from the Fourth District. The
Petersburg Index-Appeal says that IN
point Of fact II believes that Epes Demo
craft was fairly elected. Tor the reason
that the Republicans took little interest
in the election. but that mo matter how
the vote Of the district IS cast under the
present laws. II will always be difficult
if not impossible to convince a Republic
can House that the judges Of election in
the district have not used for party ad-
vantage the doublo-edged weapon which
the Legislature. in an indiscreet zeal for
the safety Of our civilization. placed in
their hands"
This Is the truth. The whole Common
wealth must and will be under suspicion
so long as the present election law is in
force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16

The gubernatorial contest in Georgia
bids fair 10 be lively and full OF inter
est. Colonel Allen d. Gambler. sscre-
tary Of state and Familiarity known as
1.-THE One-oyed Plowboy Of Pigeon
Roost." announced his candidacy some
time ago. and It was believed that he
would have a walkover. But like some
other public men, he is addicted to the
Underwriting habit and recently sent
out a private" communication TO his
friends in which allusion was made to
methods employed in the nomination Of
Governor Atkinson, which gave Of
fence TO the Governor and his friends.
Colonel Gambler then wrote a second let
ter in explanation Of the first. but there
was a sting in the tan Of it," and the
war IS ON.
Judge Spencer r. Atkinson has now
announced himself as a candidate and
will naturally receive the support Of the
Governor and his friends. Judge Atkin-
son Is a man Of force and Of great popu-
iarity. lie was formerly a superior
court Judge, but resigned 10 make a
stand FOR Congress against Hon. II. G.
Turner. lie was defeated. but was af-
forwards elected to a position on the
Supreme Court bench. He resigned that
position and was subsequently appointed
Railroad Commissioner an Office that be
is now hlling
Colonel Gambler has retired from the
position Of Secretary Of State. taking the
ground that it is not altogether proper
for a man to hold one office while offer
ing for another. 1t IS believed that
judge Atkinson will also retire from the
railroad commission and so make the
race without handicap.
As yet. the currency question seems TO
have cut little figure in tho contest
Both candidates. we believe. are free
silver men. but # has been charged that
Judge Atkinson is the candidate Of the
gold contingent. This is denied, how
ever. and since Governor Atkinson and
his friends are supporting Judge Atkin-
son. the charge will no doubt fall to the
ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16

,al to-day that the threat made I'm the
-. presidential campaign that the rail-
1,Yaus, should suffer for the part President
tnsaDs' OF the Chesapeake and Ohio,
fc,h III the Virginia canvass against Mr.
Dis"" would be carried out"
-. was "A resident Of Virginia FOR more
nsan 'dirty years, and | claim to know
Ne people OF that State fairly well.
", w ole some OF the bills introduced at the
Present session OF the Legislature would
seem 70 give color to the statement con-
aimed In tho above dispatch 10 the Nor
i9lk hirginian. | know that the people OF
mat state are too intelligent. honest and
Ialr-mlnded 10 favor any legislation OPP
pressing the railroads. that have done 50
much IN aiding the development Of the
great resources Of their state and are
sun engaged In that work
This Is In line with what the Manufac-
tIrcrs. Record has always claimed not
only Tor Virginia. but for the who'c
South. The people are too intelligent.
honest and fair-mnded' % favor unwise
legislation. but through their failure TO
protest as vigorously as they ought 90
against such legislation the demagogue
rs able TO do much harm by offering such
Bills and sometimes securing their enact
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16
THE KENTUCKY FORCE BILL.

There is a vigorous fight in the Ken
lucky Legislature over the Goebel cleo
lions bill, otherwise known as the "force
bill" 1t is a Democratic measure. that is
10 say II Is the measure Of the Demo-
cratic party and while it will not be sign
ed by the Governor, it viii, it is said, be
passed over his veto
The bill provides that all future cleo
tions shall be under the control Of q
state Commission Of three, elected by
the Legislature now IN session and and TO
hold Office for four years. These are TO
appoint three commissioners in each
county. who shall in turn appoint all the
election and registration officers for their
respective counties
Advocates Of the bill say that Ken
lucky was stolen by the Republicans in
the election Of 1896, and that they do not
intend that the thing shall be repeated.
1t is claimed that if the bill becomes a
law. Kentucky will be perpetually Demo-
cratic.
sac N%NN-Nff+AN @rt-'teANNtAf Nt+~ "a 49, -
the tree silver people in the State. is urg-
ing that the bill be passed, mentioning
as an argument that much the same law
exists In Virginia, and that It has operat-
ed to the entire satisfaction Of Demo
Gratis. The Louisville Post. however, takes
strong ground against the bill, and says
that the party cannot AFFORD 10 80 before
the people with such a measure. We
quote:
In the Senate bill No. 1ij, generally
known as the Goebel bill. there Is radi-
cal departure from the principles OF To-
cal control OF these elections through the
officers OF the various counties. II estab-
fishes at Frankfort an election board OF
three officers; these officers are to be
chosen by the Legislature itself every
four years
The Legislature meets but once In two
years: vacancies occurring when the Leg
islature is not In session will be filed by
the two members OF the board remaining
or by one member. should there be two
vacancies.
These three men, chosen every four
years by the Legislature. become a dan
gerous organization, with great and ire
spcnsible power. Not subject at any time
to popular control. nor sensitive 20 popu-
lar condemnation, they constitute q par
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16

We made reference the other day TO
the declaration Of Congressman Towne,
a free silver Republican and bolter, that he
would never follow his party in course
that he believed to be wrong, and the
Raleigh News and Observer lauds Mr..
Towne 70 the skies as a brave and
honest man who surrendered his seat in
Congress to his convictions" That's the
way with the free silver folks. Every Re
publican who quits his party TO join the
ranks of the silverites is "a noble martyr
to conviction. But every Democrat who
I'm sincerity refuses to go with his party
into Populism is a traitor That sort Of
talk cannot have weight with discriminat-
ing people We have nothing to say
against Mr.. Towne. We grant that he is
sincere I'm his advocacy OF free coinage,
and we honor him for following his con-
wctions rather than his party. But we
claim that those Democrats who refused
TO support the Chicago platform are
equally sincere and are entitled to the
same respect. They made a sacrifice TO
principle-bow great a sacrifice none save
themselves know.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-16

Monday being her hfty-hrst birthday, she
received bouquets or the most beautiful
flowers from admring friends.
seats mad been reserved al tho theatre
for 80 delegates 80 Tar over 200 have
arrived. AZ the morning roll-call twenty
tour states were represented. Some OF
the Northern and Western states have
very large delegations. one Ohio lady re-
served places for ten members OF Suf-
frage Leaguers from one town The Dis
trict OF Columbia has large delegation.
and ten Southern states are represented.
Besides the president and secretary OF
the state ASSOCIATION. Virginia is repre-
scented by Mrs. Gilman, OF Bedford City,
editor Of the Southern Hope.
Mrs. virginia ID. Young. president OF the
South Carolina Suffrage Association.
sends daily reports to the Charleston
News and Courier.
One OF the most earnest and efficient
workers on the suffrage cause is Miss
Laura Clay. OF Kentucky.
She and her sisters. Mrs. Bennett and
Mrs Mary Clay, also delegates to the con-
vention. are daughters OF General cas-
sus " Clay
Miss clay is also r. sister OF Mrs. Dab
ney Crenshaw. OF Richmond.
over the rostrum al the theatre is Sis
PENDED a handsome flag with four stars.
representing the four States. which have
given fun suffrage 10 mountaineering
Colorado Idaho. and Utah. The table at
which Miss Anthony sits as presiding
officer Is the one used at the first Equal
Rights Convention. fifty years ago.
Among the leading spirits In the COM
vention are Susan Anthony, Mrs Har-
riet TAYLOR Upton. Of ohio; Mary Sey-
mour n. ]. Wells of New York n born
orator. Alice Stone Blackwell. OF Massa-
chusetts. daughter Of the beloved and Ia
mentod Lucy Stone. and now assistant
editor OF the Womans Journal. Anna
Shaw. whose humor and eloquence are
delightful. Mrs Rachel Foster Avery. the
lovely Philadelphia Quakeress. Laura
cay upon whom the mantle OF states
manship has fallen from the great Com
mander: Mrs Carrie Chapman cate is
among the brightest speakers.
Many persons from various parts OF the
country are attending the convention,
who svmpathize with the cause. but take
no active part In the proceedings
Mrs Merrett. OF New Orleans has long
worked for suffrage IN the South and IS
mere seeking 90 interest tho Campaign
Committee In the approaching consttu-
tionaI convention in Louisiana.
A hearing by committees Of both Houses
OF Congress was given The sudrasists this
morning az 10 o'clock.