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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
THE FIRST KISSING BUG.
One of the Dread Insects Was Dis
played Mt the ScreVen House.

played at the ScreNen House
A bug belonging to the species melano-
lestes pisclpes has at last made its APP
pearance in Savannah. 1t is better known
as the kissing bug. Fortunately its kind
is not indigenous to Savannah. This one
is an exotic and halls from the classic
soil Of Boston. Seen yesterday as it stalk
ed around on the inside Of an inverted
glass tumbler at the Screven House cigar
stand the creature looked very much as
if ii yearned for the atmosphere Of Bea-
con street
kissing bugs are rare insects in any To-
cality. and il is, therefore, no more than
natural that one displayed where it is
the pioneer of its species should attract
attention. Many curious people observed
the bug carefully. ana would now know
another OF the deadly, oscuiatOry kind IL
they should meet it i'm the road.
Mr. Simon Richie of ThomasYille brought
the bug IN from Boston by steamer
He bought the creature in Boston, giving
81 for IT, Just how il is worth that much
is not patent 10 the casual observer, I'M
less it is considered that the expenditure
of the dollar and the imprisonment of the
bug diminishcs the chances of its giving
its deadly kiss TO some poor mortal. Its
owner VIII take The creature on TO Thorn
asvnle for the odihcation of his fellow
citizens.
Waving all consideration Of the pain
full, unsghly and possibly fatal result,
kiss from kissing bug, if the one dis
paved at the Screven House is the real
article is about as undesirable a carcss
a nice fat Berkshire pig might admin
lister. 1t almost made one shudder to
think Of the bug shooting out the long
sharp kissing apparatus that lay folded
under its throat and & wing a prod with
il. The kisser looks Venomous, TOO, and
it's long shot that the bug is ali its
cracked up TO be Mr.. Richie hasn't turn
ed ii loose on anybody to verify the claim
of its genuineness He Is ready TO take
it all for granted on the strength of its aD-
pearance.
The bug is about an inch long 1t has
the regulation number of legs, all SIX OF
which are long, jointed affairs that have a
knack of sticking to a smooth glass while
their owner executes all sorts of gymnas-
ties. Two long antennae move
about in front Of turtle
like head. underneath which is the kissing
apparatus. When the bug is rritated with
pencil or some such object thrust up from
between the edge of a counter and thar of
the glass the kisser viii leave its folded
position and point thrcateuingly to the
front. "Biff" it shoots at the pencil. which
may thank its stars IL is insensibie to
kiss. The kisser is a brilliant red. look
ing like a streak of red ink as it is folded
under the creatures throat. The general
color Of the bug is gray, except on the
back, where the folded wings are black
Care is taken of the creature. and no fear
need be entertained of its escape Timid
people of Savannah have not yet been
alarmed by the advent of the bugs and it
is to be hoped that they viii give the city
a wide berth 1t will be taken as no
slight or criticism of the attractions of the
population if the bug ignores Savannahs
existence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
SANITARY BOARD DIDN'T MEET.
Quorum Failed to show Tn nj IN,
Exchange.

For the lack OF a quorum the sanitary
board did not hold its regular meeting
yesterday afternoon Mayor Myers ana
other members are out Of the city. and aft
er waiting a short while. the members
present decided that the best thing was
to adjourn.
There were several matters for the hoard
10 attend TO, but none of them wero Of
pressing Importance. There are several
petitions pending asking for the privilege
of making Improvements that REQUIRE n
permit from the board. At the next
meeting. however, there is no doubt hut
these petitions viii be granted
Health Officer Drummer is wei pleaeol
with the drainage work the county has
recently done. Since he was last in cbarga
large areas Of land have been drained
some of which was a that time a constant
menace to the public health DR.. Brln-
ner has taken several trips to the places
he supposed were in bad condition. but h..
reports he found gratifying state of az
fairs on the whole. Vegetation has col
lected IN the canals, though it is not rank
or of character to cause any uneasiuess
IL there was any bad drainage the recent
rains would relieve The situation. DIR
Brunner said, by washing away the stag
nant water
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
ITS 45TH ANNUAL MEETING.
Savannah Benevolent Association
Re-eIccts Old Officers.

The forty-hfth annual meeting of the
Savannah Benevolent Association was
held yesterday afternoon in the commits
sioners' room at the court house. The
president, secretary and treasurer present
ed their reports. which were adopted. On
motion of Col Estill the old officers were
unanimously reelected nancy:
President-James H. Johnston.
Treasurer-George c. Freeman.
Secretary-G. B. Pritchard.
Directors-J. NJ. Solomons, r. F. Har-
mon, Geo. P. Walker, Thomas Screven.
The resignation of Hon. R. E. Lester
was read and accepted.
A committee was appointed to prepare
suitable resolutions on the death of the late
John Sullivan.
The meeting was the forty-ffrh
annual meeting of the association
and there was a very fun attendance of
members. The Benevolent Association
was organized during the epidemic of 1854.
and While its efforts at home have been
required but once since that year, it has
contributed literally in aid of other cities
in times of their distress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Cheap Rates,
Win Plant System $3.50, Round Trim
to Richmond, Va.

On account of The international conveu-
ton of the Baptist Young Peoples Union
OF America, tickets on sale July II, p AMI
Is, with final limit July 81, but by de-
posting your ticket with the joint agent
at Richmond prior to July 2S and with
payment of so cents, extension can be had
until Aug. Is.
The Plant System is the only line out of
Savannah that operates through day
coaches and Pullman sleeping cars be-
tween Savannah and Richmond The ra te
open to public. For tickets, sleeping car
reservations or further information, can
on e. A. Armand. city ticket agent, De
Soto.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
MRS. GIBBEs WAS ELECTED.
To Succeed Miss Madge Reid as Pres
idemt of Kings Daughters.

Mrs. Robert Gibbes has been elected by
the Savannah Union of Kings Daughters
TO succeed Miss Madge Reid as president.
Miss Reds resigna ton was rendered be
cause of her prospective absence from the
city, that will continue for more than a
year, and, of course, would prevent her
giving to the affairs of the union the close
attention which they have received in the
past at her hands.
Mrs. Gibbes is considered by the mem
bers of the union in every way qualified
to fill the Office of president and her close
interest in the charitable enterprises in
hich the Kings Daughters are engaged
entjtle her 10 the distinction 1t is Tea-
sonably certain that in her hands the in
terests of the union and those of the poor
and unfortunate ones of the city, that
have been taken under it's care, will not
suffer.
In connection with the union in other
Giles of the state, the local association
has in prospect the erection of cottage
al the Georgia Industrial Home, which is
maintained near Macon, and of which
Rev. w. e. AIumford is the founder, di-
rector and moving spirit The work that
is being done at the home commends it
self to the Kings Daughters, who carry
on In the cities work that is largely anal
agous, and they are anxious TO help il on
in every way in their power. Mr.. Mum
ford has suggested the erection of a cot
tage and this plan has met with their ap-
prevail. Mrs. c. l.. Rowland of Augusta,
state secretary of the union, has the mat
ter Immediately in charge, and will COM
municate shortly to the local union what
is expected and desired that it will do as
Its part of the enterprise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
TWO SUITS DISMISSED.
Bad Day for Hallway Damage
Cases in CITY Court.

Cases In CITY Court.
Two suits against railroads were dis
missed yesterday in the City Court The
suit of Sarah Glover against the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western Railway for $l0,-
600 damages, for the killing of her husband
four years ago, was dismissed on motion
of the plaintiffs attorneys, Twiggs & OIL
yer. The case had been on trial the pre-
vious day.
The suit of S. c. Catherwood against
the Savannah, Thunderbot and Isle OF
Hope Railway, was dismissed on the mo-
ton of the plaintiffs attorney, Col. p w
Me.drim, it being found that the suit
should have been brought against the CITY
and Suburban and not the Savannah
Thunderbolt and Isle Of Hope Railroad A
new suit will be fled against the City
and Suburban.
Mr.. Catherwood sued for 5000 damage
for the killing of his little SON Leon VINO
was run over and fatally injured by "A
trailer car on Abercorn street tive night
of Dec. Il. 1897 The little fellow was
playing in the street about dusk when an
electric car came down the street with
a trailer behind. The trailer was a fat
car which had been used for hauling scrap
iron, and was attached to the electric car
by a drawbar bout ten feet in length.
leaving a space between the two cars. The
boy saw the electric car pass and at
tempted to dart across the street behind
1t. with the result that he was knocked
down by the trailer and dragged some dis
tance, receiving injuries which proved
fat el a few days later
The petition which was dismissed YES
terday, claimed that the railroad company
was negligent in operating the cars in the
manner re.ated there being no light on
the trailer and only the motorman on the
electric car. Mr.. d. c. Barrow represent
ed che street railway company at the hear
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Fish FrY Tn-rirhf.

Isle of Hope will be an attractive place
tonight. Barbee & Bandy will give a
superb fish fry. Lovers of good fish will
find this an event worthy Of attention.
Dancing from 7 to y O'Clock, and other
attractions on the big pavilion. Fish sup
pers will be served in style. Go out and
enjoy one. Fine sea fish cooked alive and
served fautlessly. Fare to Isle of Hone
Is only cents from Tenth and Whitaker
streets. Barbee e Bandy win have these
fish frys every Wednesday, nieht-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
LOST IN THE BRINY DEEP.
Purse ana Valuable Contents Wont
Over the Augustus Rail.

A lady. who was a passenger on the
City Of Augusta from Savannah to New
York last week, had an unpleasant ex-
perienoe as the vessel was leaving the
harbor She was sitting near the rail of
the Augusta. and her purse, as is the
somewhat careless feminine custom. lay
in her lap The ship gave a sudden lurcn
and purse and contents went overboa ri
into the briny deep.
The purse contained $500 in money y
diamond sunburst, valued at a like
amount, and a return ticket from New,
York to savannah besides several other
smaller and less valuable articles. OF
course, nothing could be done TO recover
the property, and the lady was compelleJ
through stress Of circumstances, to bear
her loss as best she could
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
o. 5. 5. co, NOT AFFECTED.
Strike on the Morgan Line at New
York Has Not Extended.

The strike inaugurated by the wharf la
borers of The Morgan Line in New York
has not extended TO those of the Ocean
Steamship Company. The two companies
operate at the same place, the same shell
ter protecting the goods they handle Ii
is not known here that there Is any union
that would demand a sympathetic strike
OF the Ocean Steamship Compauy's en-
ployes If permanent and satisfactory ar
rangement is not made with It's strikers
by the Morgan people.
The Morgans continue TO operate They
have made an arrangement with the strIk-
crs that Is known to be only temporary.
the company having for the time being
acceded TO their demands. II is possible
that the permanent adjustment may fail.
and that the strikers viii again go out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor gentle action. and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in
need OF q laxative, and If the father or
mother be cogtive or bilious the most graf
flying results follow its use; so that it is
the best family remedy known and every
family should have a bottle. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Ginger Ale.

The Wheeler Ginger Ale is the best; It
is healthy summer drink. Mix a little
Anti-deluvian whisky with It.
We refer to Wheeler's Imported Ginger
ale being such delicious drink; with a
tablespoon of Anti-deluvian whisky. Won
will regain new life and vigor. Lipp-
man Bros, importers and agents.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12

"CrawfOrdville, Fla: Tetterine is worth
more than its weight in gold to me. One
application cured me of letter in my toes
of seven O years standing. John N.
Towles" 1t cures all skin diseases. At
druggists, 50 cents box, or by mail post
paid from ]. 7. Shptrine, Savannah,
Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
NO sAVANNAHIANs HURT.
several in California Eut None in the
RaiIr0nd accident.

several Savannahians are in Los
Angeles Cal, having gone on the excur-
sion rate given on account of the con-
Venuon OF the National Educational As
sociat'on. Inquiry here developed. how
ever that it was the good fortune Of the
slghtseers from this city 10 80 into Los
angeles on other trains than that which
Solidea with freight day before yester-
"ss, Ahhng TWO women and injuring nine
| nahians are safe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Mems White Duck Pants.

Mems Linen Pants, Linen and White
Duck Bicycle and Golf Pants we'll made,
splendidly finished, worth SIPS and 81 So
all sizes, only 69c, at Leopold Adler S.
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
LIEUT.. SCALES MARRIED.
Former photographic Officer Takes
Unto Himself a bride.

Many SaVannahians will remember
Lieut.. Archibald Scales who was here some
two or three years ago as the naval officer
in charge of the photographic office. He
was married yesterday in Brooklyn to Miss
Graham, a daughter of Gen. Graham, who
was formerly in command Of the Depart
ment of the Gulf.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
EDITORS COME TO-DAY.
About goo Expected for Couple OF
Days at Tybec.

This afternoon some 200 editors, mem
bers of the Georgia Weekly Press Asso-
citation, will arrive from Dublin by the
Central Railroad. The editors are com
ing for two days stay by the sad
sea waves. They will 50 right on
down to Tybee from Savannah.
The Press association has been in CON
ventlon at Dublin for couple of days.
Inc editors have been considering mat
tiers of interest to their profession and
enjoying themselves generally.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, aliays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Ribbon Sale at KrouskoG,s.

Daisy ribbon. 1c yard; No. satin rib
bon, 1O-yard pieces, Zoe; 4-inch Taffeta
ribbon. lie; SOC fancy ribbons. PIC. Krous-
koff' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Music at Tybee,

Every Wednesday and Friday and Sun
day, on public pavilion, north end Of isl.
and. from p. m. to 20 p. m. Everybody
inVited.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Savannah, Ga, June 10, 1893.
Messrs. SlOat Bros. Co.,

Messrs. sIOat Bros. Co,
Savannah, Ga.
Gentlemen;
For several months 1 have suffer-
ed from Indigestion, accompanied
with almost constant pain. Medi-
cines, usually curative, seemed to
have no effect in relieving me. ON
the recommendation of Mr.. sIOat and
the testimonial of Mai. Varnedoe,
commenced to use SIOat's Vegetable
Bitters. Three bottles afforded me
great relief. This Bitters will al-
ways continue n standard tonic with
me. L very willingly add my testi-
mOnial to those you have from 9TH
crs who have been benefited.
j. IA. SAUSSY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Golf and Outing Hats for Ladies.

At Krouskoff's the ladies can find the
latest novelties in straw and felt outing,
travelling and golf hats. These are novel
ties and every stylish lady should have
one.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
soc Jumbo snilorn. onn.

To-day at Krouskoff's regular SOC jun
DO Sailors, 29c. Krouskoff' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
75c Jumbo Sailors. 4sc.

Just received at Krouskoffs, regular Use
Jumbo sailors; price to-day, lsc.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12

Continued on Sixth Page.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-14
Too Much RenIism.

Nine. de Navarro has recorded in "A
Few Memories" the greatest lesson she
ever received against too much real
ism. In certain drama the heroine,
under great excitement, suddenly stops
to gain COmpoSurc as she hears the
approaching carriages of the guests.
"Hark"' she says. Il hear the
wheels of their carriages.
We obtained the effects of approach
ing wheels, but, try as We would, the
stamping of the horses feet upon the
gravel before Clarisse's door we could
not manage. At last Il brilliant idea
struck me. which the stage manager
promptly Endorsed.
1t was that we should have in Il
donkey from Covent Garden to trot up
and down behind the scenes on the
gravel especially laid for him. We
were decidedly nervous on the first
appearance of our four footed friend,
whose role was to counterfeit the high
stepping horses of the brilliant French
court.
When his cue was given, there was
only an ominOus silence. | repeated
the word in louder voice, when such
n braying and scutlling We're heard as
sent the audience into roarS Of laugh
ter. Although it was one of the most
serious situations of the play, | could
not help joining in their mirth until
the tears rolled down my cheeks.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-14
NEW BLUE BOOK.
Interest In the Appearance of the
Biennial Official Register.

The Official Register of the United
States, or The Blue Book. as it is pop
ularly called, is now being prepared ut
the interior department, says Wash
ingtOn special to the New York Even
ing Post. 1t is issued biennially. The
forthcoming edition will be ready to
put into the hands of congress when 1t
assemblies in December, and the facts
covered will be brought up to the close
of the fiscal year, June 30 last. Few
government publications are in such
demand as this. 1t contains the names
of the employees of the United States
government. the places of their birth,
the state and congressional districts
from which they were appointed, the
duties they perform, where it is per-
formed and at what compensation.
The Blue Book which was issued two
years ago contained about 2lO,OOO
names. This years book will be con.
siderably larger. Besides the natural
increase, owing to increase of popu-
lation, the war and the new Dependent
cies have made large additions. Then
the present administration is much
more liberal in the matter of employees
than its predecessor The force enroll
ed on July |, 1897, when The Official
Register was last compiled, was cS-
sentially as to numbers the force left
by the Cleveland administration. AS
between Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Nc
Kinley it Is Il conservative estimate
that the federal service will cost 10
per cent more under the latter. If the
White House force were to be taken
as n test, the difference would be still
more marked. During the Cleveland
administration one vacancy at least in
the White House clerical force re-
manned untitled. The present admins
tration has. at the hands of congress,
received a considerably increased force
of clerks, to which have been added
clerks detailed from the departments,
sometimes numbering as many as Ii.
While this ratio of increase does not
extend through all the departments the
Mckinley atmosphere of prodigality
and good fellowship is doubtless felt
everywhere.
A row of biennial registers going
the interior department. In that year,
instead Of two great quartO volumes,
containing 2,743 pages in all, the reg
lister contained OBJ small octave pages.
John Quincy Adams was then secre-
tary of state at $4,000 per year, and
the state department had a chief clerk
at $4,000 and nine other clerks at sal
aries ranging from $500 to 81 400 each.
There were also two messengers. This
small force under John Quincy Ad-
ans could now be accommodated in
almost any one of the rooms of the
state department. The postotfice de
partment in this old register looks
even more peculiar than the depart
ment of state. The postmaster lat
Brooklyn received as compensation for
his services $500 per annum. The
postmaster at Bound Brook, y. j., re-
ceived $25.64. The Boston poStmaS-
ter, Aaron Hill, had fixed salary of
$1,000. He was allowed to have seven
assistants at salaries paid by the gov
eminent ranging from $40 to 500
The New York office had nine assist
ants and the Philadelphia office five.
Chicago then had neither postmaster
nor assistant.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-14
Lost His Brit II MAJ TX.

An amusing incident took place at
the Grand Central station Il few weeks
ago. a portly man with clothes of for
cign cut, outlandsh baggage and a de-
cidcd German brogue bought a ticket
for a western point and then bought n
sleeping berth and waited for his train
to be announced. AS soon as it was
called he got into line, occupied much
space with all his bags ana bundles
and made people in front and behind
him uncomfortable He had no sooner
reached the platform than he dropped
his baggage ana freight and pushed
his way back into the waiting room,
ran up to the police officer and said
breathleSSly:
Say, | lost my birthmark."
"Your birthmark? Where was it?'
"Here in my pocket in
in your pocket? That's a nice place
to have one" said the officer. wishing
to humor crazy man. How did it
loOk?'
"Red-fool-like all birthmark.
can without it not in the sleep wagon
60" and he rushed to the ticket win
dow. where they knew that the Ger
man meant berth check when he said
birthmark. and the matter was settled
to his satisfaction. The crowds had
gone through the door, and it was near
ly train time when he came bounding
back and up to the ticket window,
where, with profuSe apologies, he told
thp clpr; that hp had fOun1 his "birt Il.
mark New York Tribune.