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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
HAD MONEY ON HAND.
County Could Have Advanced to the
school Board Last Fail.

Col. George A. Mercer, president Of the
Board OF Education, said yesterday that
the resolution adopted by the County Com
missioners in reply to the resolution adopt
ed by the board, requesting that $50 900
of the school fund be placed 10 its credit,
would be brought to the attention Of the
board at It's meeting Monday night
1T seems to me-" said Col Mercer,
that the commissioners have taken Of
Tense where none was intended Il GER
tainly was not In the mind OF any member
of the board to give any onense when
those resolutions were adopted. The
county attorney was present and voted for
the resolutions"
Col. Mercer stated that Notwithstanding
the disclaimer Of the County Commission
ers he knows IL to be true that the treas
urer Of the board has stated on more than
one occasion that he was unable TO OBJ
tain the money from the county needed
by the board and that consequently il had
been necessary to borrow money in order
to pay the teachers promptly.
Chairman Dale of the County Commits
sion, when spoken to about the matter
said: THE charge of delinquency was
plainly made against the county, and we
could not afford to rest under that imputa-
ton, especially when the facts were to the
contrary ! know il to be a fact that when
warrants have been issued for as much as
$4,000 or $ll,0C0, as requested by the Board
of Education, they have been allowed 20
remain for some length Of time undrawn."
Capt John H. Dillon, clerk Of the County
Commissioners, stated that the school
boards proportion Of the money in the
hands of the county treasurer on Jan. /.
was about $1,000 against which warrants
have been issued for only s3s. 00O During
the greater part Of last fan, Capt. Dillon
said, while the school board was paying
interest on borrowed money, the county
had from $4,000 to S125,00O on deposit, from
which il could readily have advanced mon
ey 10 the school board
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11

office. 1 do not believe another one can be
secured, for they are kept only for the
use of the employees of the railroad.
do not know whether 1 have fulfilled
my duties as a delegate TO your satisfac-
ton. I have done all / could under the
circumstances.
Before closing I would like to state for
the sake of those who desire to go to
Cuba, that the cost of living there is very
great. A man of business would have to
spend there between $40 and $12 per day
in hotel bills, hacks. extra meals here
and there, etc, this without counting rail-
road fares, meals at station, and other in
cidentals should he go out of Havana.
This high cost of living is due to the i'm
poverished condition of the island. Beef
is imported, and worth 45c to SOC per
pound. Coffee has to be brought from
Porto Rico, even plantains and bananas
have to be brought to Havana from other
points. An egg is worth Sc In Havana,
and 12c in Pinar del Rio. / saw chickens
worth here 15c a piece, sold there at $1.25
and $50 a piece.
/ have gathered much information on al
most every branch of business and will be
pleased TO answer any questions on any
subject not mentioned above. l am, gem
tlemen. yours respectfully
A. e. Moynelo,
Delegate Board of Trade and Merchants
of Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
WHEATON STREETS PAVING.
city 10 Begin Work az Soon ms Wiz
rified Brick Are Received.

The paving of Wheaton street will he
commenced in a few days. Unless there
is an early election of superintendent OF
streets and lanes by Council the work
viii likely be under the supervision of Mr.
George NJ. Gadsden. recently appointed
temporary commissioner of public works.
An ordinance was passed by the Meldrim
Council providing FOR the paving OF Whea-
ton street with vitrihed brick The ma
terial was ordered some time ago but Ii
has not yet arrived. Alderman j. M Dix
on, who has been in charge of the depart
ment Of pubic works, has received num-
Der Of bills which lead him to believe the
brick will begin to arrive at any time
There will be no delay in beginning work
as soon as the material is here, and ID
will be pushed along the same as that OF
New Houston street from Bull 10 Whita-
ker, which was paved with vitrified brick.
That part of Wheaton street to be paved
is from McDonough's mill to the toll gate.
a distance of about five blocks. From its
intersection with Liberty street to the mill
Wheaton street is paved with cobble
stones While this is nothing like as good
as the brick IL will not be disturbed at
present.
As there is considerable filling and grad
ing 10 be done il may take some time 20
lihlsh the steeL Ihere promises to he
plenty Of help however, a number OF an
pilcations already having been put in bv
mechanics and laborers. Getting city
street job is burdened with considerable
red tape. on approaching the official in
charge Of the work, the applicant usually
makes II point to say he has already con-
ferred with certain politicians, calling their
names, and that they said il would be all
right. With the exception OF extra work.
hfaa NIf. Ifs. 49,. a.
been dismissing iaborers. The force has
been cut down considerably, and may OF
those with the city before the election have
been retired
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
LOCAL Personal.

Mr. G. e. Smith Of Moultrie is stopping
at the Pulaski.
Mr. Reginald NJ. Bryan Of Syivania Is a
guest Of the Screven.
Mr.. T. G. Parker of Atlanta was at the
Pulaski on yesterday.
Mr.. w. l.. Burnet of Augusta Is register
ed at the Screven House.
Mr., i. b. Williams of Athens spent yes
ierday in the city, a guest Of the Pulaski
House.
Col +. r. Forster and wife of Boston
are at the De Soto, and will spend the
winter here.
Mr. William e. Chaplin of Atlanta was
among the arrivals registered yesterday at
the De Soto.
Mr. aud Mrs A. c. Won GrlndeI and
Misses May and Gertrude Won Grindell Of
Albany. were In the city yesterday, guests
Of the De Soto.
Mrs. r. S. Wayne has returned from n
visit TO Richmond, where she went 10 be
at the bedside OF her nephew, Mr.. Barton
Wise, in what proved to be his last III
ness
MIR Moses J. Solomons was the reclp-
lent Of number Of handsome present yes
terday from his relatives and friends AZ
home and abroad In remembrance of his
SEVENTEEN birthday. Mr. Solomons was
born in Georgetown, S. q, and has resided
in Savannah for over half century. As
an illustration Of how young he felt al
70, he said he thought he could Jump a
slx-rail fence"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
WITH READING AND sONG.
Mrs. Silva ind Mrs GugeI Enter
tanned at Their studio.

Other entertainments affected the at
tendance at the studio of Mesdames MAY
Lucia Silva and Lou.a Porter Gugei last
night, when the one sang happily chosen
selections from American composers, and
the other read delightfully."- few of the
most striking passages in Han Gains
christian" but those present displayed
every possible evidence of appreciation Of
the ladies efforts and found the even
ing" fully as entertaining as either Of the
two that had been given.
The programme for the evening includ-
ed, in addition to the passages from his
book, a sketch of the life and works of
Hall Caine. For this sketch, Mrs Gugdi
stated that she was indebted to Viola Al.
len, the actress who has scored such a
success as Glory Quayle in the drama lied
version. The audience also found short
sketch of Miss Allen very interesting
Her songs were well received and
brought applause for Mrs. Silva. She sang
four numbers, each Of which, the songs
being of no great length, were divided into
two parts.
The fourth and last of the ladies' even.
ings of entertainment viii be on Feb. "A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
EPWORTH LEAGUES MEET.
Gathering at Trinity
Church.

Churcns
The union meeting of the Epworth
Leagues of Savannah took place at Trinity
Methodist Church last night Mr.. j. l..
Christian president of the union, presided.
The meeting opened with devotional
services and a discussion of the work and
necessities of the league. Rev. J. A,
Smith. city missionary of the Methodist
Church. made an encouraging report of
the condition of the mission, conducted
by the league in Yamacraw lis full use
fuiness, he said, is hampered by a lack
of funds. which he urged the members of
the league 90 make an effort 10 supply.
Rev. Bascom Anthony made several
short talks upon topics of interest to the
league which were invariably pithy and
to the point.
The main business Of the meeting was
The election of officers. After some dis
cussion. the following were chosen to serve
for the ensuing year;
Presldent-J. L. Christian.
First Vice Presidents. Hardy.
Second Vice Presideut-Miss Edith Cour-
voisier.
Third Vice President-P. F. Brown.
Fourth Vice President, Miss Lottie Nc
Donald.
Secretary and Treasurer-L. L. Cars
well.
The Epworth League in Savannah is in
nourlshing condition. and Its members
take a keen and sustained interest in its
work and development President Chris
tan asked to be allowed to retire, but his
work during the past year has given such
general satisfaction that the members in
sisted upon his remaining in executive
control of the league work. He viii have
during he coming year stan OF abe
assistants
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
TRAvERs DID NOT APPEAR.
Recorder Hartridge Gives Orders for
His Arrest,

Owen Travers has not yet been tried on
the charge Of selling liquor on Sunday
The case was docketed Tuesday, but Mr.
Travers sent word that he was too i'll to
appear. 1t was then continued until yes
terday, but when the case was called yes
terday morning, Mr. Travers was not on
hand. He was sent for. but word was re-
turned that he was too III to appear.
Understanding that Mr. Travers had
been seen on the streets. Recorder Hart
ridge thought the court was being trbAed
with, and gave orders for the arrest Of
Mr.. Travers II he did not appear by 2
o'clock. Before that hour word was re-
ceived from Mr.. Travers' attorney, saying
that he, the attorney. was 100 unweH to
be present, and requesting a postpone
ment
Mr.. Travers did not appear at 2 O'Clock.
lie has not been arrested as yet however.
and the case will probably 90 over until
Monday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
NONE OF THEM CARE TO GO.
Importance of Retaining Offices I'M
pressed on Aldermen.


Mayor Myers is expected to return to-
morrow from Florida, where he went on
a hurried business trip. 1t is stated that
there will be a meeting of Council Mon
day for the purpose of further considering
the budget changes.
There is still considerable conjecture as
to the course Council will pursue Some
are of opinion that there will be nc
changes among city officers, but this opin-
ion is not shared by a few aldermen, who
are aware of the fact, from numerous
calls, that they have several Office holders
on the anxious seat. In some instances,
it is understood, the influence brought to
bear against consolidation has resulted in
bringing the serious attention of aldermen
the necessity of retaining the offices it is
contemplated to abolish. Among these is
the office of plumbing inspector. Speaking
of the petition filed with Council to retain
this office, Alderman Thomas said:
1T is my opinion that all petitions be-
fore Council to retain offices will be duly
considered before any action. II seemed
the plumbing inspectors petition was
pretty literally signed, and 1 think the
claim that the office is self-sustaining de-
serves to be investigated by Council. The
completion of the house drainage work
ana the Necessity LOT proper inspections
of the great number of connections and
the plumbing work which will be DONE
make it necessary for the city to have
some one see that the work is properly
done. In years past Savannah has suf-
fered from poor plumbing work, and 1t
seems the efforts which have been made
for an improvement should be encour-
aged
IF the plumbing inspectors office is
self-sustaining, it seems that is a point in
its favor" continued Alderman Thomas.
when the fees amount to more than the
inspectors salary, however, 1 think they
should be reduced. as the citizens of Sa-
vannah are already taxed enough
BY the time Council gets ready to con-
slider the matter of abolishiug jobs, it is
pretty safe to say the aldermen will have
all the argument they may want as to
the usefulness of places slated to go.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
Defeated the Connecticut Soldiers at
Basket Ball SO to 20.

An enthusiastic audience witnessed the
game of basket ball last night between
the Third Connecticut and the Young
Mems Christian Association teams at the
Y NJ. c. A. gymnasium han. At the end
of the first half the score stood - to II
in the Y. M. C. A. 8 favor. This lead they
increased in the second half, winning by
a score of Sc to 90
The Connecticut boys did not put up as
good a game as they did a week ago.
v hen they won from the Y. NJ c. AS.
Some of their men were short on sleep
and could not put their usual life into the
60 me. Cabill and Ranch put up fine
games for the soldiers, both paying hard
Hunt, Courvosier and Blake played wei
for the Christians, Courvosier making a
beautiful backwards throw right into the
basket 1t is likely that arrangements
win soon be made to play off the rubber.
The score is as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
T0-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity until
midnight, Feb. Il, 1S99.-Rain; continued
cold.
Washington forecast for Saturday,
For Georgia and South Carolina-Rain
in southern, snow or rain in northern por-
ton; continued cold; fresh northerly
winds
For Eastern Florida-Rain in northern
and central portions; fair in extreme
southern portion; fresh northeasterly
winds.
For Western FIorida-Rain, fresh 10
brisk northeasterly winds.
General Conditions: The weather along
the Atlantic coast from Jupiter to Boston
is generally clear. Rain is falling at Pen
sacola, while along the Gulf coast cloudy
or threatening weather prevails. Snow is
falling in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and
Oklahoma. Clear weather prevails in the
Ohio valley and in the Lake region The
temperature in the Ohio valley, on the
Lakes and in the Upper Mississippi valley.
and the extreme northwest, remains below
zero; il is also below zero at Washington
city, and zero at Philadelphia. 1t has mod
Grated considerably in the states of the
South Atlantic coast, but is stilI cold in the
Lower Mississippi valley and on the Gulf
The following high winds reported: Boston
%, west; New Orleans, 26, northeast.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature 2:45 pm. At degrees
MINIMUM temperature 1870 a. m. 80 degrees
mean temperature ............,.. 40 degrees
Norman temperature ........,... 81 degrees
Denclency OF temperature 49,. IA degrees
Accumulated excess since
req OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. &c degrees
Accumulated excess since
Jan. l OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 degrees
odhlaH .''....................... 90 inch
Norman Observation-Disclosures. IL inch
Excess since FEB. .............. "a inch
Excess since Jan. 1............. Sc inch
River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta at a. m. C75th me-
ridian tme) yesterday, was 22S feet. a fall
of 6.S feet during the preceding twenty.
four hours.
H. B. Boyer,
Observer Weathnr Rnrnnr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
CITY BREVITIEs.

The Young Mems Hebrew Association
Will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow
at noon.
Louis Fischman, a trick bicycle rider
travelling with the Peters Comedy Com
pany, will ride down the steps of the Gus
tom house at ll:l5 O'Clock this morning.
The fire department had "A run yester-
day morning 60 The Southern Asphalt Com
pany's yards, west Of the city. Fire started
In q shed, but did not gain Roadway. The
damage was nominal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
-o1nlgns ON WATERS ROAD.
o,,r by Commands Not
INN "A sweet Time.

,-o,,,aods Not
Left over ny
having IA SWEEP
~rmber of sick soldiers Out
Theie a-' .,.bo would doubtless be
WateI s l''' '...., .,,.era in readiness
fths army ho'l'.''- 49,, ,e,re and
u They have no' nv =.
the world, and 1t caiiiiO' -
5lnl- ..,.. off The diseases under
gse1 Iu'' ,-., irving and danger
.sn5nt Nold '' - where thew
nr lae men were '-'
.s-ri,. better treatment
sa' -sraans hospital has peeh es-
a tA'9--' ,5a east side of Waters ROAD
sHs' I hundred yards beyond It's
OF ,-.o pale avenue. In TINS al
aisty 'i1-' .o-sis,s of three tents joined
WIZ .,. afe something ike 70 SICK
ss.he' vino were Left over When
5fis' ....,7s sailed for Cuba, being
~ ',. r,snl,srs OF regiments or de-
lcNa"t hat nave LETT recently.
men s7,,r.s of The Third Georgia Regl-
Levy. '-.,r5s,p IN charge of the hospi-
fnI men of the hospital service
So and they do ali they can for
81. but fhe touch of a woman s
l r,ou,au's presence are needed
nl '.I ,. INK OF neatness and greater
ave NAV ,..... In evidence in the divis-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
Taken TO Raleigh Penitentinr,

Deputy United States Marshal Charles
J. White left on the Florida Central and
Peninsular last night for Raleigh. N. c.
He carried with him NJ. H. Henley. who
was recently sentenced to serve a three
years term IN the Raleigh perltentia.y.
for passing a silver certificate raised from
81 90 500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
rev. e. r. Cook to Young Men.

The address tomorrow afternoon at the
Young Mems Christian Association will be
made by Rev Ed. f. Cook, pastor Of wes-
ley Monumental Church, formerly chap
lain of the First Georgia Volunteers. Mr..
Clarence Coburn Of Boston, Mass win
sing. Mr.. Coburn Is the possessor Of a fine
lyric tenor voice, and his solos will be wen
worth hearing.
The service viii commence at 8 o'clock
and viii be held in the gymnasium.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11

Edith Rich, the little one who was burn.
ed to dearh Thursday. was buried from
the home Of her father. Mr. j. S. Rich.
No. 619 Jones street, east. at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday morning.
The funeral services were conducted bv
Rev Charles Fl. Strong, rector OF Sc
johns Episcopal Church. The interment
was in Laurel Grove.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
want the Compromise Approved.

Mr.. ". B. Stubs. representing the
Bankrupt firm Of Perry & Benton, and
Mr.. F. L. oliver. representing the credit
ors. left for Augusta last night. An eff
fort viii be made 20 induce Judge Speer
TO approve the compromise recently agreed
upon between the bankrupts and their
creditors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
"E' Sc'LLY At CHRIST c,,,,,c,,
meteor of St paurs win omo,
,r W. 81 Rev, Roth WITT

M. ua.' '''' OF Rev. Robb White.
qg4s..3 p rus OF Christ Church have re-
rao.. i'''. J.. l." scuHy. rector of St
r..'- 10 ofieiate at Christ Cbrrob sa 9
Of cbr.. ~. o". Rev Robb White, rector
Gina. ~. lnuTeh' is in Florida to try Ms
ras. ., '2 Or NE benefit Of a throat aeection
Services d., u troubling nim for some time
ocock H.. Olrist Church win be ar II
ne nave nus mas uas been the hour for morn
HE ree,o,' ,l ana sermon at 81. Paups bmt
10 O'Clock 1 ta hs people to congrerate NJ
@der 10 aj Instead tomorrow morning IN
aai ae.riT, ,'i, ~, OF his holding the service
9fHe.a.e ibera 10 Christ Church in time to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS


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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-11
y. NJ. c. A. BOYS WON THIS TINE.

H. B. Boyer,
Observer, Weather Bureau
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
THE cox FUNERAL.
Remains of Murray Cox Laid to Rest
at PelIa.

at IeIIit.
The conducting of the last sad rites
over the remains of the late Murray
Cox, at Pella, on Tuesday afternoon,
was the largest funeral that has ever
been conducted in that place, beng at
tended by the numerous relatives OF the
deceased, both at home and from
abroad besides the numerous friends Of
the family and the students of the Cen
trail Iowa University where the de-
ceased was once a student.
A short prayer sefvice was held at the
Cox home at 2 O'Clock, after which the
remains We're escorted to the Firs. Bap-
fist church. Pail bearers We're sslected
from among the nearest associates OF
the deceased, and as honorary pail
bearers We're six members of the j. Nj.
COX Band, musical organization
formed many years ago by the de-
ceased's father. and of which Murray
was a member for long time. The re-
naming members of the band headed
the cortege, attired in dress uniform.
The flowers and floral designs offsred as
a last token of respect by the deceased 5
MANY friends banked the entire pulpit.
Among the most beautiful pieces We're
the Gates Ajar,' sent by employees OF
N
the Iowa Central general ofilees IN TINS
city; a Tyre, given by eight of the de-
ceased,s friends hare members of so
cial fraternity organized last winter a
triangle from the students OF Central
Iowa University, and a harp from the
members OF the band. Mrs. j. l.. lngle-
dina and Mr.. Charles s. Walters were
the only ones from this city in attend
ance. The latter acted as one of the
pail bearers. Mrs l.. NJ. Martin and Mr.
Frank Martin of Des Moines, were
present. as was also Mr.. George Martin
of Oskaloosa.
A post norton examination of the re-
mains was conducted Monday by the
medical fraternity of Pella, which re-
suited in ascertaining the direct cause
of death to have been tuberculosis OF
the bowels.