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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
RAYS MEN ARE ALL RIGHT.
Ex-Lieut. EstfIIS observation of
Conditions in Cuba.

Ex-First Lieutenant J. H. EstiI. Jr., OF
Company I. Third Regiment, United States
Volunteers. arrived in Savannah yester-
day afternoon from sagua de Tanamo,
Cuba. via Havana and Tampa.
That travel from Cuba TO the states is
somewhat tedious IS Illustrated in the fact
that it took Lieut.. Estiu fifteen days 10
reach Savannah from Sagua, a trip which
ordinarily should be made in considerably
less time. On the way across from Ha-
Vana the snip on which he took passage
ran into heavy storm, no doubt the
one winch brushed Savannah with Rs tail
on Monday as it swept up the coast. Lieut..
f-stiiI Old company remains at Sagua.
The men are in good health. There has
oeen out ore death in the company-that
OF Private Stebblns OF Darien. reported
ABOUT Two months agO-snce the COM
thahd left savannah on the Minnewaska,
on Aug. IL. Col RAYS whole regiment.
indeed. seems to have Jared very well IN
heaith, having lost but twenty men al
lold since leaving Savannah.
Lieut.. Col Wylly remains at Baracoa.
"hefe ne Is in command, with one bat
talon Col. Ray is at Guantanamo, where
the reginental headquarters are Lieut..
hs'lH says that he found Havana crowd
60 with Americans, all o. whom were
iooh'hg forward with pleasant expecta-
tions to the arrival OF Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
with the Seventh Army Corps. He does
nor entertain the very highest opinion In
the word OF the Cuban insurgents Tie
majority OF them either have not the abil-
ny or decline to take the trouble to think
Tor themselves. They expect their lead
ers TO think for them, and do as they
ore toid and nothing more. 1t may be
doubted, therefore, If the masses have any
expectations respecting the future of he
island, or whether they care much about If
personally, Lieut.. Estlu looks the pie
ture OF rugged health. He was only
shghtly III for day or TWO during his
stay in Cuba .fe ms
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
LEFT BY TRANSPORTS.
Many Who won.t Rench cnh.

There are several hundred men in sa-
vannah who want to go 10 Cuba this wear
In fact. a gentleman made a heavy her
yesterday that there are at least thirteen
thousand men in this city,who will never
get to cuba. 1t may be that none of them
want to go, and would, probably, not think
of breaking up their homes
here TO go in search of
doubtful success in strange land
Sternberg & Co., the leading jewelers.. will
certainly not leave Savannah, as thew are
too much occupied In displaying their ale-
CANT jewelry stock and pleasing their large
patronage with valuable articles at en-
ticingly modest prices. Searchers for
Christmas or wedding presents have easy
sailing at this popular establishment So
many handsome articles TO select from
that a decision Is soon arrived at. sine
jewelry. sterling silver. cut glass d,a-
monds and diamond ornaments. watches
clocks, etc. Visitors are cordially VOL.
coined. even though they only wish 40
look around" Presents can be seleotaJ
now, before the rush begins, ana 3al1
aside till wanted, on payment of a sme.i
deposit.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
WILL MEET AGAIN TUESDAY.
freight and Transportation Bureau
Transacted No Business Yesterdav

freight and Transportation Bureau
transacted No Business Yesterday.
A meeting OF the Savannah Bureau Of
Freight and Transporta ton was held in
the Board of Trade building yesterday at
hoon' but as there was not a sufficient
number present. the meeting was post
Pohed until Tuesday At that time il is
expected action win be taken which win
a .',' Mhether the bureau VIII be con-
tlnued another year.
The retention of he bureau is occa-
slcning considerable thought to its mem
Dets. Ihey are by no means decided about
the course TO pursue, but it is stated the
sense Of majority of those present YES
terday was strongly in favor of continu-
ing H. In consideration of the work it
mas done for the city and port the past
year. many OF the business men viii re-
gree to see II go. and will doubtless be
Wltlng to subscribe literally to maintain
1t. Thus far there have been few exDres-
slons on the matter, and the results, It IS
beHeved, viii depend largely on the num-
Der willing to subscribe. The larger the
number the less the Individual sssess-
ments will be. If 1t were possible to In
terest all those who would receive great
benefits from Its opera lions, it Is assert
ed there would be no trouble in getting
NISiit "uihper tosethef 10 raise the nee
eSsary amount
During the time I have been at the
head of the bureau" said Capt. d. G.
Purse Il have worked diligently to make
1t an institution highly profitable to the
subscribers. To prepare some of the cases
brought before us requires work. both
night and day. We have labored under
the disadvantage of a stlnted fund how
ever, and where lawyers on the other eide
received fees of $4,000 for fighting the bu-
reau, have won the cases and received
little. IL indeed anything. AS the bureau
has to contend with the richest corpora
tons in the country, it is necessary that
II be well fortified to make ITS fights"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
LIauoR DEALERS COMPLAIN.
Don't Like the states Method of Get
ting Wore Rexenue Ont of Them.

ting More Revenue Ont of Them.
/ Liquor dealers in Savannah were IN
pleasantly surprised when they read yes
terday morning that there was a fair
I probability OF the state license tax being
raised from $50 70 500. An additional tax
OF so IS far from being appreciated by the
many dealers IN this city. who are also
subject to a heavy loca, license tax.
There are NOW 20 liquor dealers regis
tered in Chatham county. The 'contem-
plated extra tax would give The state an
additional revenue from this county alone
Of $4,000. The Increase ia the tax, while
IT would cause much complaint, would
hardly be sufficient 10 drive any one in
the liquor business out Of it. It would not
De the last straw that would break Their
business financially.
The state Is piling il on pretty heav}-
ly. but / suppose We will have 70 stand
it" sa.d one dealer in discussing the new
tax. Twenty years ago. ana perhaps
Jess, the state TAX was but 50. FIRST Il
Was put up 70 81. and then to 500. Find
Ing taat the business seemed capable of
bearing more taxation the liceuse was put
up next TO $50. / suppose they think ID is
not yet squeezed to the limit, and SO IL
IS to go 10 $50 for the next year.
Some people talk Of high license" con-
tinued the dealer We'll let me tell you,
We are under a high license now. Win
the addition TO the state tax We VIII pay
the state 500; the city license costs US
$3.50 ana the United States license costs
US SIS. making a total for licenses OF $40.
Then We have the high taxes to pay on
our fixtures and stock. assessed anywhere
from a.0OO 10 5000 or more. Any kind
Of a good bar accordingly PAYS nearly 500
a year for taxes. Forty dollars a month
for The privilege Of doing business is a
pretty good tax"
The statement that a license tax Of 800
might be put On dealers in bicycles brought
CONSERVATION to the smaller dealers in the
trade here. Ii seemed hard for them 10
conceive that the legislature would seri-
ousy propose to put upon them tax the
same as is levied upon the liquor dealers
II the tax is imposed it IS the opinion that
IL, com bined with other causes, VIII lead
10 the Withdrawal from business of some
dealers.
THE large dealers would profit by the
tax" said a dealer. They could afford
to pay the tax hoping that 1t would les
sen competition, which is what the effect
would doubtless be. 1t is singular, indeed
that the state should think of putting such
a heavy burden on the bicycle trade. The
sOlons from the country districts must
consider the bicycle as a useless luxury
and dealers as fit subjects for the heav-
lest kind OF taxation" Another dealer re-
marked that such a tax was probably the
result Of the publication OF statements
Of the supposed enormous profits made on
wheels by dealers, and the large number
they are popularity supposed to SELL" BIZ
cycle dealers pay a local tax Of $50
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
FUNERAL OF MISS LUIS.
Many Friends Followed the Body to
It's Lasting Resting Place.

Many Friends Followed the Body to
It's Lasting Resting Place.
The funeral of Miss Maggie Lubs took
place yesterday afternoon from the Luth-
eran Church OF the Ascension. 1t was
largely attended by her friends and rela-
tives Revs. w. c. schaeffer and M j.
Epting conducted the services. Mrs. Out
ten and Miss Henrietta Saverese sang.
The interment was in Bonaventure Gene
terry, the pall-bearers being Messrs. Harry
Kuck, George Johnson, George Semken,
William Henges. Frank Sloat and Fred
Vessel. The grave could not hold the
many beautiful floral tributes
Miss Lu5s was the only daughter OF
MIR. Henry +. Lubs. who Is absent i'm Ger
many for his health. She was but IS
years old. and had a large ciro.e of
friends. In the Lutheran Church she had
been active ia Sunday school work and
all social matters. She will be greatly
missed there, as well as In the stricken
home
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
ODD FELLOWS ELECT OFFICERS.
Lodges Choosing These Who VIII
Serve for the Next Six Months.

LOdStS OhOOSlh& InCSe w no VIII
Serve for the Next Six Months
The Savannah Odd Fellows are now
holding their semi-annual elections. AS
a rule the election is simply the moving
up of officers a peg, the noble grand retir-
ing at the expiration of a term to give
some one else an opportunity to fill the
final chair of the subordinate lodge. Oc-
casionally there are interesting contests.
which excite the lodge membership. but
this month the elections seem to have been
so far without special struggles between
popular members for official honors.
Oglethorpe Lodge had its election last
night. There was a good attendance, il
having been expected that in addition TO
electing officers The papers for the transfer
of the odd Fellows Hall to the lodge
would be submitted for ratification. The
papers had not arrived. however, and this
matter viii be considered at the meeting
next Tuesday night. The election resulted
in The selection of the following officers:
Noble Grand-A. b. Johnson.
Vice Grand-R. ]. Davant.
Permanent and Recording Secretary
James Van BeTschot.
Trustee II. H. Osborne.
Organist-James Van Rerschot.
Property Trustee-W. c. Travis.
At its last meeting Haupt Lodge elected
the following officers:
Noble Grand-B. Ehrllch
Vice Grand-W. f. Vaigneur.
Secretary-A. n. Manucy
Treasurer. L. Sandiford
Concord Lodge has chosen the following
as its officers for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand-E. S. Mason.
Vice Grand-C. N. Jones'
Secretary-J 3. Bulcken.
Treasurer-W. Fl. VIM.
Golden Rule Lodge viii elect tonight.
and Acorn and Live Oak Lodges on Fri
day night. The appointive officers will be
named within short time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
MUSIC AT THE LUTHERAN FAIR.
First North Carolina Band Played
Last Night.

The Lutheran fair at the Masonic Hall
was not as successful last night as the
ladies could have wished They are anx-
ious to see their efforts to help their
church repaid and their friends will rem
der them very grateful if they will visit
the fair. Under the leadership of Mrs
NJ Torch, who has worked indefatlga-
bly, for the fair, the ladies have prepared
several forms of entertainment that visit
ors will be sure to find attractive.
The band of the First North Carolina
Regiment was at the hall last night A
number of excellent pieces were played.
and the music was thoroughly enjoyed.
The Lutheran ladies and the First North
Carolina members entertain a mutual re-
gard for one another 1t was this reei-
ment that the ladies had in charge on
Thanksgiving day, when the dinner was
served the troops, and the soldiers have
lost no opportunity 20 show their appre-
cation OF all that was done for them.
The fair will he open again tonight I'M
I'll Il O'Clock and viii be continued for
eight days longer Those who attend
may secure fancy goods that will serve
admirably rs Christmas presents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
REAL ESTATE BRIGHTER.
Good Prospects for business in the
Near Future.

Eutufe.
The real estate outlook seems somewhat
brighter. While not a great many sales
were made yesterday the real estate men
expressed themselves as satisfied with re-
suits.
There is a better tone in the real estate
market than for some time past?'' said a
prominent real estate man. More sales
are being made and inquiries for prop
erty are more frequent. In fact, real es-
tate is being looked upon more favorably
by parties having money to invest than
for some time past. While not great
deal of business is being done at present
the outlook for increased business is
bright
The sales by Mr. c. H Dorset were
lot "a, Weed ward. containing two houses,
at East Broad and Duffy streets, for 81, 300;
lot ?, O'Neill ward, corner Jones and Prem
dergast streets, with three houses, $1,000;
Nos. $40 and 551 Bryan street, west, $94O;
Nos. $50 and $50 Pine street, $1,000; lots 5,
and Bull street extended $500; western
half No. SO Dale ward, Tenth street, near
Burroughs, $3.50
Mr.. R. H. Tatem sold a lot in Pooler
for $31.
Mr.. 1. D. LaRoche sold house and lot
at Thunderbolt for si25.
There were no sheriff's, sales.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
DRYING OFF THE ISLAND.
Engineer Corps Running the Water
on the Terminal Site.

OA size
The engineer corps at work on Hutchin-
son Island on the Georgia and Alabama
Terminal Company's plans has lately been
devoting its attention largely to the work
of repairing and strengthening the banks
which had been badly broken up and
weakened by the last storm. They have
been put in pretty good shape now. and
the water that sogged the soil over con-
siderable of the area designed for termin-
ais is being worked out by degrees in or
der that the proper level may be obtained
II the survey had been made while the
water was in the soil the calculations
would have been wrong. as a shrinkage ~
an inch or two over many acres would
mean a tremendous amount of dirt. Near
ly eighty men have been at this work nm
der Maj. Blandford
me outline map of the island
Is approaching completion and il
VIII not be long, as the work is now
being prosecuted, before the company viii
nave detailed report on the island and
the work that viii be necessary to con-
struct terminals there
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
Absolutely Pure

and stated they were not satisfied with
the resolution. Mr.. Prendergast so stated
IN Council. What We did want" he said
was what We asked. We are perfectly
willing the property be taxed as the streets
on which it abuts are opened and grad
ed"
It is not known whether the petitioners
viii push their opposition to the passage
OF the bill or not. 1t is now being held
up in the Senate pending Councils ac-
ton, which presumably now leaves the
Senate free to proceed. The probability
is the substitute will be drawn in accord
ance with the resolution, but this can
not be told until the property owners have
decided what they will do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
Choice Liquors Imported Direct
from the Finest vineyards
in France and Slail.

The attention Of the physicians and
/ public IS called to these elegant wins
and brandies. which are imported d.
rect in glass and bottled at vine
yards, and which are the dnest
4 liquors that have ever been nlacs5
Z on this market. They are especiali,
I suited to medical purposes and invaI-
1 ids; also for connoisseurs and lovers
! Of elegant goods
Our business is exclusively whole.
sale, but wishing to Introduce tbis
fine line Of Brandies, Wines ana
Whistles. we have determined to sell
J them in any quantity desired.
Special attention is called to our al.
egant Normandine Brandies fror,
Cognac, France. in all their rich
ness, strength and purity.
SHERRIES.
Grand old brands, Annontila1o
q Vine Paste and Olrosos. from Snair
CLARETs-Andres Brands: Bor.
} deaux, very choice and old.
J PORT wINE-Old London DOCK
RUM-sunshine. Jamaica.
SCOTCH WHISKY-King wi1,ar,
~. This brand of Scotch Whisky is
the drink of the leading connolsseurs
clubs and cafes of New York. and
: conceded to be the best imported.
Bitters and Cordials from Italy
We also desire to call the attention
of the public 10 our fine line of Oliva
4 OIL. imported direct from Nice. il ie
pure and unadu,terated. and Is ,ba
finest olive oil that has ever beer
brought South.
IMPORTED BEERS
These are also among our snac,s1.
ties. We have all the favored brands
of Germany, which will please You,
A visit to our establishment is So
licited.
Z LEPPNz n ~ BROS,
wholesale Druggists and Importers
Lippman Block, Congress and Bar.
nard Streets. Savannah, Ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

After a ten days fight to avoid death
the crew of steamer from Spain re-
Gently arrived in Baltimore. In mid
ocean it was discovered that flames wera
raging in the vessels hold For ten .one
days the crew bravely fought the flames,
II men would fight as persistently aeains,
disorders of the stomach and digestivo 80
gans, there would be fewer prenna t,,r.
deaths. The best weapon for sucb =
fight is Hotetter's Stomach Bitters II ;e
the greatest of tonics, and the hest of
remedies for kidney. liver bladder and
blood disorders.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
MISS LoUGHRAx WON HER SUIT.

for S3,315 for Lost Jeweiry.
The trial of the case Of Miss Mary E.
Loughran versus Watson & Powers in the
City Court resulted in a verdict for the
former yesterday of $SSl5, the fun amount
sued for. The jury was out only ten min
utes
The amount of the verdict is for the
value of diamonds and other jewelry stol-
en- from the room OF Miss Loughran when
she was a guest of the De Soto several
years ago. The suit has been sharply con-
tested, there having been two mistrials
previous 10 the last trial. The case will
probably be appealed TO the Supreme
Court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
ST. PAUL's ELECTION.

Wnrdens ana Vestrymen Chosen at
the Parish Meeting.
In accordance with the revised canon
ST. Pauls Episcopal Church held its an
nual election for wardens and vestrymen
last night. Heretofore these officers nave
been elected Easter Monday, but begin
ming with the present election they are 10
be chosen at Advent. at which time the
church fiscal year begins. The usual Io-
ports were received, and il was decided, al
ter some discussion 30 reduce the number
Of vestrymen from eight TO four. The cleo
ton resulted as follows:
Senior Warden--J. II. Elton.
Junior Warden-John Henderson.
Vestrymen-Messrs. A. B. Moore, c. w.
Howard, f. w. Garden, T. B. Irwin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

"Bibi' will be presented at the sayap-
nah theater on Monday evening. Dec 70
under the auspices Of the Daughters m
the Confederacy. Admission 25 CENTS ana
70 cents Tickets for sale al Esul,'s News
Depot, No. - Bull slreet.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
PRIVATE PURCHASE DEAD.
Company II. Third Nebraska, Loses
One of Its Members.

Private Ernest Purchase of Company II
Of the Third Nebraska Regiment, died yes
terday morning at the hospital of the First
Division. after an Illness OF five weeks. He
contracted typhoid fever at Jacksonville.
Funeral services We're held over the body
by the chaplain in the afternoon at the
undertaking rooms OF Mr. John Goette.
A detail from the company of the deceased
soldier was on hand to act as an escort
10 the train. The remains were shipped
to Gresna. Neb., the home of the soldiers
mother.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
THE MoDERN Mornrn

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need OF the laxative efrac,
OF gentle remedy, than by any Other
children enjoy 1t and it benefits them.
featured by the California Fig Svrun -
only-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
Has Done Much GOOD.

Il Lad catarrh in the head and could
ind no relief until began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which cured me. My sister
has been relieved of rheumatism by
Hoods. and my little brother took 1t af-
ter serious illness and u restored his
strength. IL cured my father OF effects OF
sunstroke.' Sam Cain, Whlgham Geor-
gia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07
Death of Illinois Soldier

FriVate Rudolph Abschim, of Company
H. Ninth Illinois, died at the Second Di-
vision Hospital a midday yesterday The
remains viii be shipped by Undertake.
Goette this morning to his home in nil
nois. Capt. j. o. Calvin will accompanv
them. Pe'iS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

Mrs Wins!ows Soothing Syrup has bos,
used for children teething. 1t soothes tb,
child, softens the gums. allays ali pain
cures wind cole, aud is the best renell,,
for piarhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle
I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

1T YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work order your Autographed and
printed stationery and blank books fr0m
Morning News. Savannah. ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

Hoods PMS cure nausea, headache -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-07

I'm the river below the city the day before
went 20 sea with the Two Hundred and
Second New York on board. bound for
Marianao, cuba.
Many people could not understand whv
ICoauuued On 4nlrd Fagel
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-27
FUSION ABSURDITY
IS VERY AMUSING.
Effort to Make Mckinley indorse
His DetrRctor, Lewis Ii
Laughed At.

speeia! Dispatch 20 the Post-Inteii.gencer.
AStitN4TON. Oct. GA clipping
fyaIn Seattle faslon orsan quoting al
editorial in the Washing ton Post @ader
ih. caption President Mckiniey's Pohti-
cal Estimate % Congressman Lewis WAS
taken to the White House last nleat by
prominent member Of congress ana caused
a few minutes amusement because OF rs
utter abs0fAlty.
Ne oue htre has 10 explain that tAe Pos.
tRousa sailing under an independent flag.
is Democratic 90 the core. Is propfletov.
Hon Rertah wilkins. was cungsessnia
from Ohio. and Sgil gives his persona! al
and encouG sser9ent to OHIO Democrats n
every campaign.
TIE intense rivalry among halt Il doEc n
cv more Ter she leadership ~ the Demo
Gratis n the house gave Lows q orpor-
tunity ARA ;he post. which does not ike
E}alses has taken up Lewis TAat ex-
rlasn$ ;hc editorial. a0t also IRE absovaity
~ come, ttns RE priest lena WITH Il.
The latter MS asked. ba{ politely de-
eiiued 10 express an opinion OF the pub
hcRtfcn
Surely - oae sail Chairman Eao-ock.
81 fhe Republican committee. f'could thiaS
for 4 moment thai the presl lent does not
deS}FA tAe success - every Republican IN
every congressional district IN the Cnsoa