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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-03

Both the local playhouses will I'M
dergo repairs after the close of the
regular season. 1t it understood that,
unless something unlocked for trans
pires in the summer, that the German
Insurance Company will continue to
conduct the Opera House for one more
season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
TO DE PAVED BY MAY 1.
Drayton Streets AIcaItraz Asphalt
Pavement.

General Manager Arthur l.. Shreve of
the Southern Asphalt Paving Company of
Baltimore is expected in the city to-day
for the purpose of signing the contract
with the city for the paving of Drayton
street with Alcatraz asphalt
The contract is being prepared by City
Attorney Adams. The contract will be
similar to those made with the Warren
Scharf Asphalt Company for the several
pieces OF paving work done by it In Sa-
vannah. A bond viii be given for main
tenance similar TO that now in force with
the Warren-Scharf Company for Ogle-
thorpe avenue and other streets.
This will be the first use of Alcatraz
asphalt in Savannah Heretofore Trinidad
lake asphalt has been the standard. 1t
was necessary, before the bid of the Bat
tlmor company would be considered Ly
Council, for the company TO produce evil
dence, showing the results of its use else
where. This was done by means of sworn
affidavits from city engineers and other
officials of Baltimore. New York, Brook
Ign, Philadelphia, Utica, ". Y, Omaha.
Santa Clara and Les Angeles, Cal, and
other cities stating the amount of this
asphalt in use in those respective cities,
when laid and the results. Without excep-
ton these afIidavits testified to the salts
factory character of the Alcatraz asphalt
paving, stating in several instances that
it was considered equal If not superior,
to the Trinidad lake asphalt and also that
the pavements had shown comparatively
little wear.
This evidence, together with the fact
that the Baltimore company had made a
lower bid than the Warren-Scharf Com
pany, decided the Council in favor of the
former company. The bid of the Warren
Scharf Company was $2W per square yard
and that of the Southern Asphalt Paving
Company 81 81. The Warren Scharf Com
pany reduced its bid to 81 81 by Offering
to allow he per square yard for the cob
Die stones now on Drayton street. This
was met by the Southern with an offer of
10 cents per square yard for the cobbles,
thus reducing its bid to $1.S1 This Will
be the cheapest asphalt paving ever Sc
cured by the city
The Warren-Scharf Asphalt Company
has heretofore had practical
monopoly of the asphalt paw
ing field in Savannah. The city
fathers are very well pleased to have a
competitor enter the field, though their
dealings with the Warren-Scharf Com
pany have always been fairly satisfac-
tory.
The paving of Drayton street viii not
only give general satisfaction to people
living upon that street, but is certain to
make that street even more of a thorough
fare than al present. All the traffic from
the southern and southeastern sections OF
the city will seek that street as the direct
route to the business section. Much OF
the travel which now makes use of Bull
street will be likely TO take Drayton street
thus avoiding the circuitous route around
the squares. The street is likely to pre-
sent continuous succession of vehicles
including bicycles, when the pavement is
completed. The work is to be completed
by May /.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
BURGLARIES IN COLLINsVILLE.
Messers. Snedeker's and Burgess
Houses Raided by Robbers.

Burglars are infesting Collinsville, and
while close vigilance is kept they have not
yet been caught.
Mr.. G. V. Snedeker's house, at OFT and
New Houston streets, and Mr. ]. E. Bur-
CESS house, at Duffy and OFT streets, were
both entered Monday night, and valuables
taken. The thief made his way into the
houses by using a crow-bar to pry up the
windows. He then went through the bed
rooms where the family were sleeping, and
stole the things from their clothing.
Mr.. Snedeker was lucky in losing bat SIS
all he had in his pockets. Beside this
amount. Mr.. Snedeker had $50 during the
afternoon, but placed it with some one be-
fore going home. Other things might have
been taken, he thinks, but for the fact
his mother was i'll, and her coughing is
supposed to have frightened the thief
away.
Mr.. Burgess was not so lucky. His loss
was something over $50, including a gold
watch and chain valued at that amount,
and also 50. The thief used the same meth
DDS as at Mr.. Snedeker's in prying open the
window with some instrument, and then
going to the upper floors There is little
question that the same burglar entered
both houses, and the people in that section
are much exercised over the matter.
Both robberies have been reported to the
police. Whether the thief is a newcomer OF
an old timer, is not, of course. known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
BILL FOR INSOLVENT COSTS.
Mr.. OsbOrne's Account Referred to
the County Attorney.

the County Attorney.
At the brief meeting of the County Com
missioners yesterday morning the bill of
Solicitor General w. W. Osborne for in
solvent costs. amounting to $780, the
amount paid by the county annually. came
up for consideration. The Solicitor Cen
eral also receives $500 annually from the
city on account of insoivent costs, and it
is stated bill was also sent in for his
amount.
The commissioners, after. some discus
sion of the matter, referred 1t to the coun-
ty attorney Mr.. J. R. Saussy. 1t will be
remembered that the same question came
up last year. At that time, when Mr. Os-
borne had accumulated insolvent costs
amounting to much more than the sum
paid annually by the county, he rendered
his bill, and, after some little discussion, it
was paid.
This year the Solicitor General has he'd
quite heavy term, and his insolvent costs
have piled up in about the same manner
Some of the members of the board were
IN favor of paying the bill, but Chairman
Dale did not seem inclined to the idea that
1t should be paid at the present time. The
result was 1t was referred to the county
attorney. The objection is made that this
has not been done in the cases of other
court officers, and then, again, it was ar
gued that in case there should for any
reason, be new Solicitor General, the
succeeding officer would also claim the
amount paid annually on account of in
solvent costs.
So far as the amount heretofore paid Ly
the city is concerned, IL is held that the
county is not at present liable for 1t, and,
therefore, it cannot be claimed. BY a re-
cent act of the legislature, the county was
made to bear all of the expenses of the
City Court after April /, $685. but that time
has not yet arrived, and there is likely
to arise some confusion with reference to
the payment of City Court bills on account
of the date on which the law takes effect.
The County Commissioners have not pro-
vided in their budget for any of the ex-
penses of the City Court this year, and
can only do so when the new budget is
made up in the new county fiscal year.
which begins March A. Such expenses.
therefore. as were formerly borne bv the
city in this connection cannot be paid by
the county, it is said, until a new tax levy
is made.
Mr.. Saussy will make a report l1pon the
bill presented by the Solicitor General at
the regular meeting of the commissioners
for March. While he has not looked fully
into the matter, he is satisfied, he said yes
terday, that there is no reason why it
should not be paid, and it is likely that
he will so recommend. After insolvent
costs have accumulated to an extent con-
siderably beyond the amount paid by the
county, Mr.. Saussy says. he can see 70
reason why they should not be paid.
There is no doubt that the bill win some
up at the next regular meeting of the
0scSf o,,1l
that it will provoke some further discus
sion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
POLICE DOING EXTRA DUTY.
Twelve Hour Watches Instead OF
Eight on Account of Fires.

twelve Hour Watches Instead of
Eight on Account of Fires.
There has been an all-round Shift in the
police department recently by which the
force is now doing twelve hours duty in
stead of eight hours as formerly.
This was done on account of the number
of recent fires which were thought to be
incendiary. 1t was considered best by the
Police Commission to give all possible pro-
lection to property and especially at night.
With q view to this the twelve-hour
watch was instituted and at present there
are about three times as many men on the
streets at night as there are during the
day BY this means greater protection is
afforded. There are some localities very
carefully patroled, among them being the
southern section.
For while there were several extra men
on the police force and they were only re-
moved short time ago. They were on
night duty and served until it was appar-
ent there was no further use for their SER
vices.
The change is quite an increase in the
work expected from the police, but it may
not last much longer. When the commits
sion sees there is no continuation of fires.
it is said the old eight-hour watch will be
restored
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
TO LOOK INTO THE CONKLIN FIRE.
Fire Commission Ordered to Investi-
gate It-A Gift for the Firemen.

fire Commission Ordered to Investi-
gate It-A Gift for the Firemen.
The Fire Commission met yesterday for
the purpose of taking up the unfinished
business of a previous meeting.
A request was received from commit
tee of insurance men asking that the COM
mission investigate the recent fire in the
Conklin building, and ascertain just how it
was communicated from the Teeple build
ing after it was thought the fire was out
there. The manner in which the fire start
ed in the Conklin building has been a mys-
terry for the reason it was thought the Tee
pie blaze was entirely extinguished at the
time The investigation is not with a view
to duplicating any one, but simply to get
at the facts.
A certified check was received from the
Southern Cotton Oil Company for $25 as
a reward to the firemen for their services
in saving the company's property recent
ly. The property is located on the Bay
street extension, and is outside the cor
porate limits. A complimentary letter ac-
companied the check, and the gift was a
source of considerable pleasure to the fire.
men. The rules are that firemen cannot
receive gifts in that manner, however.
and for this reason the amount was ac-
cepted to be appropriated to the benevolent
fund of the Order of American Firemen
In this way there was no infringement of
regulations, and the gift will be acknowl-
edged with thanks.
Among the other matters taken up by
the Commission was the election of w. A.
Hancock as a cadet in the department. He
is in what firetneri term the second grade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
DRUMMERs TO CHOOSE OFFICERS.
President LOvenstefn of the savnn-
nah Post TO BE Reelected.


A meeting of the Travellers Protective
Association will be held at the Screven
House to-day to elect officers for the en-
suing year and also to elect delegates to
the state convention here in April. Sew
eral visitors will be present from Atlanta
and elsewhere to discuss the question of
changing the dates on which it is pro-
posed to hold the convention.
With reference to the election of officers
Of the local post, there is a strong SEN
ument favoring the reelection of Presi-
dent Joseph Lovenstein. He has been an
assiduous worker since he was honored
with the position and gave much of his
time to the duties required of him. Mr..
l4ovenstein is popular with the members
or the post and they express the opinion
that he will be unanimously reelected. He
stated in regard to the matter however,
that II his name is presented to. the
post he will decline reelection for the
reason he has not the time to devote to
the office. Mr.. Lovenstein is familiar
with the work, however. and unless he
emphatically refuses to serve again, ii is
likely he Will succeed himself. Satsfac-
ton is also expressed as TO the other Of
ficers.
During the day Mr.. Lovensten, NJ.
Duvalle Sternberger and Mr.. Max Krauss
vice president of the ASSOCIATION, were bus
lily engaged soliciting subscriptions from
the merchants for the purpose of aiding
IN the entertainment to be given delegates
TO- the convention. The business men full
~ realize the Importance of contribut-
Ing to such cause and are giving the
committee much encouragement. The To-
car post is especially DESTROYS of enter
tanning the delegates in such manner
as viii not discredit the business men s
hospitality. They may continue their So
liciting for AZ short HING tn-dn1r
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26

D. Fudge, Thomasville, Thomas. county;
+. b. Goebel, Savannah, Chatham county;
John w. Huger Savannah, Chatham coun-
ty; w. H Bradley. Waycross, Ware
county; James L. Chapman, Johnson's
station. Liberty county; Edward T.
Charlton, Savannah, Chatham county; j.
q. Brannen, Statesboro, Bulloch county
George d. Footman, Savannah, Chatham
county; John Riley Savannah, Chatham
county; Williamson T. Brewer, Tusculum,
E1hngham county; c. B. Snllwen, Savan-
nah, Chatham county; William w. Gill,
Roding, Bryan county; Samuel c. Elklns,
Pineora, Effingham county; Christopher P.
Gray. Savannah, Chatham county; Louis
Strickland, ValdOsta, Lowndes county;
John A. Ward, Brunswick, Glynn coun-
ty; George b. Crane, Quitman, Brooks
county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
ODD FELLOWS AT THE BAT.
Cadets Military Team to Play Golden
Rule Lodge.

Cauets Military Team to Play Golden
Rule Lodge.
The Savannah Cadets and Golden Rule
Lodge of Odd Fellows viii cross bats at
indoor ball in the Odd Fellows hall to-
night. II will be the first game since the
organization Of the lodge bali teams.
Sro say that the game will be entertain
ing cannot be substantialed with stronger
evidence than the fact that Mr.. Adolphus
N Manuel the warm member of the
Golden Rule team, will appear in the
match in boomers 1t is said Mr..
Manucy has been devoting much time to
practice and on one or two occasions has
made hits which threatened the safety
of those in the building. He takes an es-
pecial delight in the game as do scores
of his fellows, and has developed into a
crack batter. What seems to be one of
the points in learning the game is hard
knocking. and Mr.. Manucy has thoroughly
acquired the advantage.
The first game of the Odd Fellows
league will be at the hall next Friday be-
tween Haupt Lodge and Golden Rule
Lodge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
Paving jefferson street South of An.


A few weeks ago Council took favora-
bic action upon a petition to pave Jefferson
street, from Anderson to Seventh. ana a
cross street, either Sixth or Seventh. con-
Meeting the paved streets of Bull and
Ogeechee road.
This will greatly popularize the section
between Barnard and Montgomery with
the users of bicycles. Bull street has been
built up more rapidly because 1t is paved
than for any other cause, and, now that
Bull street lots have become very scarce
and high, home-seekers are looking ont
for a new location.
With Jefferson street neatly paved with
Augusta gravel, the entire section will ran
idly build up and become the choice resi-
dental portion of the city.
As an inducement very easy terms are
offered to purchasers of the lots. wbicb
are advertised for Tuesday, March -
cd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
WILL SIGN COUNTY DEEDS.

Mr. j. II. saussy, Jr., Selected to Act
for the County Commissioners.
The County Commissioners held a brief
meeting yesterday morning for the purpose
of appointing a commissioner to sign deeds
to property to be transferred from the
county to other parties.
The commissioners conferred the APP
pointment on Mr.. J. r. Saussy, Jr, who is
empowered to sign such deeds of transfer
This action was made necessary by the
fact that the county has considerable prop
erty in its possession which was bought
in at a tax sale, deeds to which were Civ
en- the county by the sheriff. Some of the
parties owning this property want to re-
deem it, and under the law, when such re-
demption takes place, the deed to the orig
inal owner by the county must be made
by duly appointed commissioner for thai
DurpOSe,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
STRAWBERRIES IN MARKET.
Only a Few Boxes Have Been Re-
ceived So Far.

The strawberry crop is reaching the
Savannah market and the demand is quite
equal to the supply. There are small
quantities grown on truck farms around
the city, but the crop proper comes from
Florida.
Local dealers expect prices to soon fall
sufficiently 10 create a larger demand Up
to the present, however, the shipments
have not reached a thousand quart boxes.
though they will likely do so before next
week is over. The quality is not with
out defect, as is the general conditions of
the early crop. There are faulty spots
on the berries and they have a green APP
pearance around the stem. The ship
ments thus far are from Callowatt and
Kathleen, Fla.
Strawberries will be most plentiful
about the middle of April, by which time
IT is thought one of the most bountiful
crops for years will be on the market.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
LOCAL Personal.

Among the arrivals yesterday was Mr.. c.
Parker of Milen.
Mr.. \. r. Stewart of Columbia was in
Savannah yesterday.
Mr.. w. s. Chisholm leaves to-day for a
business trip to New York.
Mr.. f. f. Kennedy of Clayton was
among the arrivals yesterday.
Mr.. C. w. Robson of Sandersville was
among the visitors yesterday, and made
headquarters at the Pulaski
Miss c. E. Wilson, who has been visit
ing the family of Mr.. Fred Jones on Hen
ry street, leaves to-day for her home in
Baltimore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
Death of Mrs. VI. A. Campbeu.

Mrs. NJ. A. Campbell died at her resi-
dence on Ninth street yesterday morning
few weeks ago she had the misfortune
to break a bone in falling on Broughton
street. ana on account of her age, her sys-
tenn was unable to recover from the
shock Mrs. Campbell was of a South
Carolina family, but has resided in sa-
vannah for about thirty years. She leaves
two daughters. Her funeral viii take
- rom st. Paurs Church al $3.50 O'Clock
to-day,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
MRS. BRUNNERs RETURN HOME.
She Left HAVANA ON Account of the
Excitement There

Excitement There.
Mrs. W. f. Drummer arrived in Savan-
nah last night from Havana, and is stop
ping at Barnard and Macon streets. She
left Havana on very short notice. having
only two hours in which to make preDa-
rations and reach the vessel on which She
sailed.
on account of the fatigue of the Jour
ney, Mrs. Drummer could not be seen con-
corning her trip. She said briefly Ia
friends that excitement was very high in
Havana when she left, and that DR. Brun-
ner deemed 1t best for her and children
TO go.
Mrs. Drummer has declined TO talk
on the conditions in Havana and refused
10 be interviewed al Key West. She is re-
ported to have said there are very few
American ladies in Havana, all having
left since the prospect of disturbances
arose. The wives of two of the surgeons
in the marine hospital service are reported
to be the only American ladies now there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
If You Wish to Feel Wen

You must fortify your system against the
attacks Of disease. Your blood must be kept
pure, your stomach and digestive organs
in order, your appetite good. Hoods Sar-
saparla is the medicine to build YOU I'm
purify and enrich your blood and give you
strength. 1t creates an appetite and gives
digest power
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
DIR. KEENAN, SUSTAINED.
Charges Against Him Dismissed bv
Sanitary Board.

The sanitary board met yesterday after
noon and investigated charges against Dr.
r. s. Kenan. one of the city physicians
The charge Is understood to have been
that of giving prescription on the city
dispensary 70 a patient who was able to
pay for the same. DR.. Kenan made a salts
factory explanation, and the charge was
dismissed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
Open Book Holder

Bartley's Perfect Open Book Holder is
easily adjusted. holds open perfectly books
of every size and thickness, and leaves sro
readily turned without removing IT, prioo
so cents. For sale at Estnrs News Denot
No. 45 Bull street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26

Little Teddie-Pa, what does 4nfra
dig mean?
Pa-"Infra dig? Oh. that's Klondike
slang Don't ever let me hear you use
them words again.-Cleyeland I,asder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
CITY BREVITIES.

The first week of revival services at
Trinity Methodist Church will close this
afternoon with the 4 o'clock service. There
viii be no services at night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
OBJECTED TO AS UNSAFE.
Mr.. Morrison VIII submit the Plans
of His Houses to- Council.

There will be special meeting of Coun-
ell at noon to-day to consider a petition
from MIR. d. ]. Morrison in reference n
the action Of the fire chief in ordering
work discontinued on buildings now being
erected by Mr. Morrison at Bolton and
whitaker streets. The fire chief has OBJ
jected TO The manner of the construction
of the buildings, on the ground that II is
unsafe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
CHANCELLOR BOGGS HERE,
Paying Visit to the Industrial
College.

Chancellor VIM. f. Boggs of the state
university was in the city yesterday on his
monthly visit to the Georgia State Indus
trial College for colored youths, Just the
other side of Thunderbolt Chancellor
Boggs found the affairs of the colored col
lege in excellent shape, and his visit prov
ed a very satisfactory one. The State Uni
verslty al Athens, he says, is making ex-
cellent progress, and good work is being
accomplished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
c. l.. AS WON THIS TINE.


The game Of indoor base ball between
the teams of the c. L. a. and the Cadets
at the Y. M c. A. hall last night was a
victory for the c. l.. 4. by a score of to 6.
There was a very small crowd present.
and whether from this or some other cause
the game was SOW and uninteresting, de-
spite the closeness OF the score.
The game was played for the benefit OF
the rebuilding fund Of the Cathedral and
it is to be regretted that il was not more
OF a success. The small attendance was
probably due to the many previous games
of the week and other causes. Ii will
probably be repeated later in the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26

No safer Remedy can be had for Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat
than Browns Bronchial Troches." Price
Is cents. Sold only in boxes.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26

Hoods Pills are the favorite family ca
4hartic, easy to take. easy to operate. -ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26

B. F. Nelson, who was arrested last
Tuesday, charged, in connection with 9TH
ers, with the murder of Edward Foster,
near Pooler last week, applied to Judge
Falhgant yesterday for his release on
bond. Nelson claimed he had no connec-
ton whatever with the killing, stating only
that he was a peacemaker between the
parties. Judge Falligant directed that he
be released upon bond in the sum of $500,
which was given. He was represented by
Mr.. w. p. LaRoche.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26

John Mailoy announced himself as desir-
GUS of becoming an American citizen and
qualifying to meet the Spaniards when the
occasion presents itself He was formerly
a subject of the Queen of Great Britain
and Ireland. and was granted citizenship
papers by Judge Falligant
A bill Of exceptions was filed in the case
of 3. F. Ulmer. plaintiff in error against
T. D. Fitzgerald, defendant in error, and
the case sent to the Supreme Court This
was the case in which Ulmer plead minor
ity in mortgage foreclosure, but the jury
decided against him.