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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
THE GRIP AT BETHESDA.
FOrty-TwO Boys Out of 12O Ill With
Influenza.

An epidemic of grip, with several cases
of measles and mumps has existed at the
Bethesda Orphan House, nine miles from
the city, for the last week.
There were forty-two boys sick yester-
day out of the 12O in the orphan house.
The sickness is apparently much milder
than it has been, however Sunday three
boys were not expected to live, but a
change for the better took place Monday
and yesterday they were reported to he
out of danger. Drs. Chisholm and Lanier
have been in attendance and four trained
nurses, besides the officers and help at
Bethesda are doing the nursing
Supt. Chaplin is unable to account for
the sudden visitation, as Bethesda is usual
ly one of the healthiest places in the conn
". IL Is reported that there is considera Die
water lying on the low pine lands in the
eastern part of the White Bluff district
and this and the long spell of rainy
weather and the general tendency 10 in
fuenza throughout the whole country is
probably the cause of the epidemic.
The disease seems to be well under con-
troll and the authorities of the society are
doing everything that can be done for the
sick boys There is therefore no reason
for alarm among those who have bows in
the orphan house. No person other than
officers of the society and those in at
tendance on the sick will be allowed 10
visit Bethesda for the present.
When the rapidly increasing number of
cases of sickness was reported to Presi
Gent Estin orders were at once issued 10
secure the services of trained nurses and
permission was obtained from the Savon-
nah Hospital to send some of the sick 70
that institution IL it became necessarv
II is very probable that the dangers from
the epidemic will disappear in few davs
the orphan house, the large dorrnitor,, T.,
the new wing has been turned into a hos
pital ward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
STILL TALKING sHIPYARDs.
Prominent Railroad Man Indorses
the Idea.

AhC AWGds
One of the most prominent of Savannah's
railway officials spoke in the highest ap-
prevail yesterday of the suggestion made
by Vice President Egan of the Central
Railroad and Ocean Steamship Company
relative to the establishment of ship yards
at Savannah. Mr.. Egan is right in every
particular, he said There is no reason
in the world why such an industry should
not pay.
birmingham is destined 10 become the
greatest manufacturing city of the South"
said the official land, as Savannah is in
such close touch with it, this place should
be able to carry on ship building bust
ness with as much success and profit as
any city in the country. The steel plates
and all other steel and iron work that
would be necessary in building vessels
could be brought from Birmingham at no
greater cost than has TO be stood in the
North, and every whit as good material
could be secured.
There is not well equipped ship yard
on the Atlantic coast south OF Newport
News. This would be a great advantage
to one that might be established here 1
am certainly of the opinion that this sug-
gestion of Mr.. Egan's affords great op-
portunity for the advancement of the in
terests of Savannah and shows a fine
chance for an investment that might be
expected to pay literally.
Ship yards would help Savannah. There
is not enough manufacturing here 1t is
the cities that have large manufacturing
interests that are the most hourishing
Ship yards as extensive as those Savan-
nah should have would furnish employ
ment for many men, and the city would be
benefited"
In view of the favor the suggestion
meets in high places, it is not improbable
that capitalists may take it under serious
advisement, and that Savannah may yet
have fine ship yards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
SAYS HE woN'T BE PUT OUT.
Mayor Myers Refers Enthusiastically
to City Treasurer Hardee.

Some one started report yesterday
morning that it was proposed to displace
City Treasurer c. S. Hardee. The state
ment is made that there was no basis for
the gossip on this line,
Mayor Myers was seen about the rumor.
1T is absolutely false" he said. mo such
idea has ever been entertained. Mai. Har
dee, as I know from long official rela-
lions with his office Is a highly capable,
efficient and entirely trustworthy official
No one has ever suggested such thing.
Mai. Hardee Is In no danger of being dis
turbed, and those who are worrying or
pretending to worry. are giving themselves
needless trouble The same rumor was
started four years ago, and was equally
without foundation.
There mas not been a change made,
continued Mayor Myers. but which was
calculated and intended to improve the
service, stop pickering and make the adj
ministratiOn an efficient one. Those who
have gone out are recognized as active
political workers. whose continuance was
preiudicial to the city's best interests
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
WEDDINGS ron JANUARY.
More Marriages Among Negroes
Than Whites.

-'-ON A-'SSN NCEE
Than Whites.
There were sixty-five marriage licenses
issued from the ordinary's office during
the month of January. OF these twenty
four were to white and forty-one to color
ed applicants. During the previous month
ninety-five marriage licenses were issued
of which fifty-nine were to colored and
thirtyfour to white applicants. This pre-
ponderance of coiored over whites in the
number of marriage licenses issued has
continued for years.
The proportion of marriage licenses is
sued is about 40 per cent to whites and
60 per cent to colorcd persons If anything
the advantage is a little more in favor Of
the colored population. IL is evident that
there are more marriages among the col
ored people although the two populations
are about the same. II may be that the
marriages of whites are more permanent
and that the colored brother and sister
marry oftener than the whites
The number Of divorces issued bv the
courts is about three to one for negroes
as compared 10 whites and there are
doubtless many separations where the
courts are not called upon to intervene. At
the same time ii is very evident that there
is more marrying done among the colored
people than among the whites
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
MISS MARY RAINES DEAD.
Graduating Glass OF the High school
Loses "a Loved Member.

Graduating Glass OF the High school
Loses "a Loved Member.
Miss Mary j. Raines died early yester-
day morning at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Lucien II. Raines. No. 6
Henry street, east. A bright life is brought
to an end and girl who had many friends
is being mourned.
Mary was the youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Raines. She had been in i'll
heath for several weeks, but il was only
a few days ago that she became seriously
I'll. tho result of an attack of rheumatism
that affected the heart. Every attention
was given her, but for two days before
the end came her physician dispaired OF
her life.
The graduating class of the High School
loses one of it's members. Miss Raines
who was II, had only left school when
her health become too poor to admit of
her attendance upon recitations. The death
If their friend and schoolmate has cast
a spirit OF gloom over the other girls,
and profound regret is felt throughout the
school Among the flora. tributes of love
at the funeral this afternoon,
which will be held at $3.50 O'Clock
from the parents residence win be a
handsome one from the sorrowing class
mates.
Miss Mary Raines was liked by all who
knew her. Her life was bright and sun
ny. and a disposition sweet and lively
made her a great favorite. She leaves
several dear and special friends, who feel
her loss as if il were that of one of their
own near kin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
PASSED a FORGED CHECK.
A Soldier Chap Who Got in His Work
on an Expert Bank Teller.
Absolutely Pure


Business men should be on the lookout
for forged checks. An account was given
in yesterdays Morning News of an at
tempt to pass a forged check bearing the
name of Mr. c. f. Graham of the Pulaski
House.
The army brought a great many strang-
ers of Indifferent character to the city,
aud some few of them are here yet. \
forged check was successfully passed by
one of these gentry on one of the most ex-
pert bank tellers in the city. The man was
In the city some time, and it may be that
he succeeded in working off more than
one check, though only one has come to
light, so far as the public is aware. The
fellow dressed in soldier style, and claimed
to have been recently discharged from his
regiment in Jacksonville. He seemed to
have some money and made several pur-
chases from well known firm on Brough-
ton street, taking care 10 make himself
familiar with the members of the firm and
their employees. He also made it a point
TO be seen frequently in the bank, on
which he afterwards passed the check,
and in this way probably became known
to the teller
While in the store of the firm referred
10 one day ne remarked that ne owed an
officer of his former regiment in Jackson
vile s., which he wished to repay and
asked one of the firm to give him check
for that amount handing over a IS bill.
There was nothing unusual in this trans
action, and the check was given him. II
was afterwards ascertained that he passed
this check on a shoe firm just across the
street in payment for a pair of shoes.
While in possession of the check however,
he took good occasion TO copy the sigma
ture, appending it to a check of the bank
referred, and making it out for several
times the amount of the check which had
been legitimately obtained. This check
he succeeded in having cashed without
question, although the teller is generally
regarded as one of the most expert in the
business. The forgery was not discovered
unt1 the check had been brought to the
attention of the firm, a member of which
had given the original check for S.
The stranger who passed the forged
check, was a "talkative guy" as an en-
ploye of the firm described him, but he
had sense enough to get out of the way
as soon as the check was cashed, and has
not been seen since.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
sCRAPPED OVER POLITICS.

4 Myers Man and n McDOnOuEh Man
Started n Mix-Up at Dinner.
Some little excitement was created about
the Screven House yesterday at the din
ner hour by a difficulty between a Myers
man and McDouough man. The Myers
man, who is connected with the Savan-
nah Grocery Company, and the other.
who is an older man and rather small in
stature, get into warm discussion about
politics. Hot words passed. and the neir
left the dining room for a more favor9b.a
place to bring noshllties TO a conclusion
a slow sort of fight lasted for a frac-
ton of a minute, and then the MYERS
man got his opponent down. The victor
was pulled off. and the trouble was over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
BAD WEATHER ron CoMMERcr
show It's Effects in Custom House
Figures.

Figures.
The very disagreeable weather which
prevailed nearly all of last month had n
great deal to do with the curtailing of
the commerce of the port. Notwithstand-
ing the slow demand for cotton in Eurone
particularly in Germany, for the last three
weeks, the foreign exports for the month
foot up an increase compared with jam
airy a year ago. The increase was. how
ever helped along by heavy shipments
OF naval stores.
The lumber exports, which were entirely
coastwise. decreased as COMPARED u,i,I,
January 1898 but this is accounted co.
by the inability of the mills to get ~
manufactured stuff to the railroad sta~
tons, owing 10 the rainy weather.
The figures at the custom house chou,
that the value of foreign exports dnrine,
last month, which include. principally COT
ton. naval stores, phosphate rock ana
iron, amounted to S3,O15,9SS, against 80 7oa
100 during January, 1898.
The amount of lumber shipped during
last month was 7,2l6S7s feet. against II 4o5s
AIS feet during January last year
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
HENLEY FOUND GUILTY.
Judge speer VIII Consider Jurv.-
Recommendation for Mercy.

Recommendation fOr Mercy.
NJ. H. Henley of Berrien county was
found guilty in the United States Court
yesterday of passing a bill raised from 81
to 500. The jury recommended Henley 10
the mercy of the court. Judge Speer de-
ferred sentence until this morning. The
particulars OF the case were given in the
Morning News of yesterday.
Henley was tried by an excellent iurv
one of the kind that have distinguished
the United States Court here for some
years. II was composed of Messrs. Henri,
FL. Mckee, james w. Heffernan. William
H. Connerat George c. Hayward, Harry
N. Walker, Patrick Barrett, W. p. Brun-
son, Alfred S. Nichols, John Derst w
p. Bowling, Charles w. West. Osgood NJ
Berry. In view of the jury's recomroe,,.
dalton, Henley may escape with a conns. -
atively light sentence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
MAGUIRE IN HIS OLD UNIFORM.
City VIII Probably Have "A Chance
to Pay for HnnIy's New One.

Superintendent John f. Mcguire of the
fire department was kept busy yesterday
receiving The congratulations of friends.
AS stated in the Morning News the super
intendent had charge of the fire depart
ment within a short time after his cleo
ton and made tour of the department
in the red buggy long before midnight. He
appeared yesterday in his old freman's
Uniform. This uniform, as the property
of the city, was turned in by Mr.. Ma
gure when he was succeeded by Mr. Han
~ as fire chief.
AS the two are built on different plans
the uniform did not suit Mr.. Hanly and
he ordered new one for his own use.
The old one was returned TO Mr. Mcguire
yesterday. Mr.. Hanly has not yet re-
ceived his new uniform and question may
be raised as I'd who shall pay for IT, The
uniform is not needed now and Supecn-
tendent Mcguire may decline TO approve
the bill. Mr.. Hanly has no use for a fire
chiefs uniform now and of course he
would not care to pay for it, The bill
will doubtless be presented 20 Council
When seen at headquarters last night
Supt. Mcguire said that the talk about
wholesale slaughter OF men in the DEPART
rnent was without foundation. The changes
if any he says, will be made by direction
OF Mayor Myers. but it was stated that
there was no reason 10 believe that any
of the men will be removed. The fact that
a few OF the firemen worked against the
Myers people on election day may not cut
much figure.
Several orders have already been posted
by Supt. Mcguire. Foreman John f. Cul-
lom Of station No l has been reduced to
assistant, and Foreman Mcfarland has
been transferred from the Central station
on Oglethorpe avenue to station No l.
where he will be in charge. Assistant
Foreman Cieary of station No. has been
reduced 10 ranks. These are the only
changes that have been made so far
Foreman kitty Cnllom. who goes down
notch, is one of the most popular men
IN the fire department. The reason for
reducing him is not known, but II is known
he was an ardent McDonough man.
supt Mcguire said there viii not he
any change in the policy of conducting the
IRE department Politics have been kent
out some time. and he believed IL was
the wish OF Mayor Myers that fit men
he chosen TO I'll vacancies, without regard
TO their politics. Where 1t is possible "a
improve the service. he said he will NOT
hesitate to do so. The fire department
is the most important branch in the civ
service, he said, and will be operated to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
RIVER STREET ROAD.
Work VIII BE Commenced on the
Extension in n short Time.

Work VIII be Commenced on the
Extension in n short Time.
The Central Railroad officials have not
yet decided when work viii begin on the
extension Of its tracks along River street
in accordance with the franchise granted
by the city. The ordinance provides thar
the work shall begin within thirty DAYS
Vice President Egan stated that the ordin-
ance win be complied with in this re-
spect.
It is understood that there may be some
delay in making the connection with the
'rybee road, Tor the reason that there are
two tracts Of land yet to be acquired. one
is the old Guono Company's property. and
the other belongs TO the Lamar estate
Condemnation proceedings have already
been instituted against the owners of these
lands, SO that 1t IS possible The railroad
wiz be able 10 get the land without inter-
fering with the progress of the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
TWO TRANSPORTS SAN TODAY.
MinnewHskn ana Michigan Leave for
Cuba aud Porto Rico With Cavalry.

The Eighth Cavalrymen. who are going
on the Minnewaska to Nuevitas arrived
late last night from Huntsville. The work
Of transferring the horses and men to the
transport was begun at once. and it is
expected TO have the transport in re9di-
ness to go out this morning
The FIVE troops of the Fifth Cavalry.
who have been at Savannah for some
days, win go aboard the transport Michl-
gan this morning. 1t could not be stated
last night whether the Michigan would
get out this morning or this afternoon
She goes to Ponce and San Juan, in Porto
Rico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01

the best interests o. property owners. II
there are any further changes. they will
likely ne in ortsr 10 tire next few days.
Supt Mcguire mad his first fire yester-
dag morning. An alarm was rung in
from box y. at East Broad street and
ogiethorpe avenue. shortly before Y
o'clock. Ire IRE was in Mrs. Craig's bak
cry. at East Broad and York street lane.
The bakery oven mad cracked at the top
and set IRE TO the woodwork. The fire
was extinguished with small damage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself TO the well-informed to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeabie as well. To cleanse the sys-
tenn and break up colds, headaches. and
fevers without unpleasant after effects.
use the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Made by California Fig
syrup Company-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
GLAD TO QUIT CUBA.
Four Fourth IIIinoisens Who Have
Had Enough of the Antilles.

Three discharged members of COMPANY
d, Fourth Illinois, who reached Savan-
nah on the Michigan from Havana. left
yesterday for their homes In Bellevllle
Ill. They were Sergt. Wootens ana Priv
ates Andel and Mccullough. Private An
del is a brother of a former colonel of the
regiment
The boys were not pleased with their ex-
perieuce in Cuba nor with the Cubans
They extolled the island as an excellent
place TO thaw out billiards.. but had no
good word for its inhabitants. They were
tubnant over the fact that they had re-
ceived honorable discharges aud We're anx-
ious TO get home For them the frosts of
the frozen North possess no terrors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01

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child, softens the gums. allays ali nain
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tle-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
Rewnrd of SO, ooo onereh.

A wealthy lady recently lost a satcbel
containing jewels worth $4,000, and now
offers a reward of $4,000 casifto the flpds.
The loss OF health is far more serious than
the loss of Jewels. and yet ii can be recov.
cred without paying big rewards. A Htrlo
money invested in Hostetter's stomach
Btters will restore strength to the weak
purify the blood, establish regularity of
the bowels and help the stomach to f9ron-
erly digest the food taken into it-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01

Take the Central of Georgia night train.
Only one change of cars. via Chattanooga.
Nashville and the Illinois Central Rail.
roads. Close connections at st. Louis with
all lines for points beyond.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
President MCKINLEY i'm savannah

The New York Mail and Express. with
a fun illustrated account Of President Nc
kinley's visit to Savannah, can be had at
Estilfs News Depot, No. Is Bull street.
Price 10 cents.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01

Best RIO, roasted and ground, 12bc a
pound. Southern Grocery Company. ia
Barnard street.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01

For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Gwin-
nett and Savannah. Florida and Western
Railway. Telephone Tad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
They Wore GONG.

Il was troubled for years with rbeur,,-
tism and pain in my back and side. Aftsr
taking few bottles of Hoods sarsanar illa
the pains were gone. have not had ~,
trouble from rheumatism since ana co.
do my work without suffering as 7 cor-
merry did Mrs A. E. J. Hunter, Cralgs-
vile, South Carolina.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-01
For over Irlfty Ycnr.

Hoods Pills are the only pills 10 ,,1,o
with Hoods Sarsaparilla.--ad.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-09-12
The Wild West Here.

The rain last night drove the farm
ers from business, and the sun shown
encouragingly, which resulted in one
of the greatest crowds pouring into
the city which is known to it's history.
The center of attraction was the wild
west show and congress of the worlds
rough riders under the splendid lea
dership of Col. w. f. Cody, otherwise
known as Buffalo Bill. This is the
first visit of this splendid realistic en-
tertainment to the city and it scored
a great triumph.
The crowds began to assemble from
all parts of the country early in the day
and it is probable that the outlying
fields within radius of twenty-five
miles of this city were never more de-
serted than today. The people turned
out almostwithout exception aud they
were rewarded well for their coming.
1t required more than forty extra
large cars to bring the show to Roches-
ter from Winona. The arrival was
made in good time and long before the
sun grew hot on the land, Buffalo Bill
and his throng were prepared to give
pleasure to the people.
The parade which started from the
grounds at 10 O clock a. m., was all that
could be desired. Itwas representative
OF the various features that are to he
shown, and gave in it's exhibitions Of
soldiers from ali lands, and curious peo-
pie of many nations, something of an
idea Of what the performance was to be
The program this afternoon wps car
ried out in detail and all who witnessed
it, and the attendance was large, were
delighted. Col. w. F. Cody is here
and his presence in the arena was the
signal for much pplause.-Rochester,
(Minn.) Post and Record, Sept. l, 1899.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-09-12
TROUBLE BREWING.
lands May Result in Compli-
cations Arising.

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. 11.-Advices
from Samoa are that, pending the final
decision of the three powers, the
Samoans are in state of uncertainty.
The commission informed the Samoans
before leaving that the Berlin treaty is
still i'll existence, so is the Office of chief
justice. They had no power to alter OF
change these, and Chief Justice Cham
bers left of his own accord. They had
no control over him. Then the natives
claim if the Berlin treaty is still in
force they will have autonomy and will
proceed to elect a supreme chief, avoid
ing the title of king. 1t is rumored that
the Mataafa people are proceeding on
that presumption now.
1t is stated that an attempt will be
made to upset the recommendation of
the commission.