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The morning news., 1899-09-05

Bids to he Opened by Council To-
morrow.

morrow.
A matter Of considerable interest 10 come
beforesthe meeting Of Council tomorrow
afternoon is the awarding of the contract
for cleansing vaults and similar work m
connection with the o. T. NJ. department.
The contract with the present contractor,
=. Buttimer. has about expired, which
makes it necessary for a new contract 10
he entered into.
There are several bidders and some
lively cauvassing is said to have been go
ing on among the aldermen on the part OF
the various applicants and their friends.
Mr Buttimer, who succeeded his son, NJ.
A. Buttimer in the contract made with
the last Council, has had the work about
two years and is understood to have CIV
en- general satisfaction.
The form of the bids, which was prepared
in the Office of the director of public
works, gives some idea of the number Of
these vaults in the city and the work re-
uuired of the contractor. The bidder
agrees to cleanse 2,53S small vaults, l.lSl
large vaults Sc dry wells, II surface
vaults, IS barrels, 5 tubs and surface
drawers during the year, besides hlllnS up
vaults and dry wells when required TO DO
So The present contractor receives from
81 80 to 1915 for each vault. according 10
the size of the vaults, besides s. for filling
IN vaults. With about 4,O30 vaults
and dry wells to clean during
the year besides considerable filling in
work. IL will be seen that the contract
is no small one. As matter of fact, how
ever. many of the vaults are cleaned only
once in three or four years, as the con-
tractor seldom has time to make the entire
circuit of the city Any property owner
can have a vault cleaned, however, by
giving notice at the Office of the director
of public works or the O.. e. NJ. inspector
can order any vault cleaned, which is com
planned of as nuisance, or which in his
Judgment requires cleaning.
With the completion of the neY house
drainage system now in course of con-
struction practically all of these sewers
and surface wells will be done away with.
as property owners will be required to
make sewer connections. The present
sewer system is so incomplete that not
more than half of the houses of the city
have sewer connections.
The contractor is required to furnish
his own labor. teams and implements and
in addition to this such dsinfectants as
are required by the CITY, including lipe,
copperas and carbolic acid. The waste
matter must be disposed of at points des-
isnated by the city. The contractor is
required 10 give a IS 000 bond for the faith
full performance of his contract. Mr.. A.
r. Norton is one of the bidders against
Mr.. Buttimer. II is understood that Mr..
A. R. Fawcett is associated with Mr.. Nor
The morning news., 1899-09-05
BELrEvEs THEY ARE WINNERS.
Capt. Williamson Has Faith in the
Georgia Sea Critters.


Georgia Sea Critters.
Capt W. w Williamson returned yes
terday from Sea Glrt, having been called
home by urgent business. He left the
Georsans under charge of Col Jordan
F. Brooks, vice captain of the Sea Girt-
ers.
In speaking Of his stay at Sea Girt
and the way the situation impressed him.
Capt. Williamson said:
Il left Sea Girt Saturday night. having
been called home on urgent business. The
boys are all well and doing excellent
work in their practices, and with Col
Brooks to look after them, I have very
little doubt as to the outcome of the con-
tests.
''The team. in my Judgment, has never
been stronger, and l shall be very much
surprised IL it does not have It's usual
success. Just before leaving Col. Brooks
and l. assisted by our advisory commit
tee, Col. Cam, Capt. Posteu Lieut.. Will
son, Privates Austin and Richmond, Sc
lected ten men each for the Hilton Tro-
ply and Interstate teams. The other
two places on each team will be
filled by the result of the shooting on
Monday and Tuesday. out of seven con-
testants, and it would surprise you to
know who some of these seven contestants
are
AFTER four days practice we took the
three Atlanta men who had made the best
records at Sea Girt to be coached by us
and see if any one of them could land on
one of the teams. There is just a chance
that one of them may qualify for the
team. The trouble with the Atlanta men
is that on their home range they have very
little wind, consequently at Sea Girt they
are at a disadvantage. They have shot
very well, but our boys have shot so much
better than usual they have given the At
lanta men poor show for place,
"Very naturally 1 was sorry TO leave the
team and they were sorry TO have me so
as they look upon me somewhat as A
mascot" having been with them in all
their matches since 1895, when they began
10 win But they have got beyond the
stage of recurring a mascot" ard / am
sure Col. Brooks can and win do for them
just as much as 1 could if present. l re-
peat ! have very little doubt of the re-
suit"
The morning news., 1899-09-05
HANDLED 5000 PEOPLE.
Yesterday Marked the Close of the
Tyhee Season.

TNbee season.
Yesterday marked the close of the Ty-
bee season for 1899. The close was in
keeping with the season, the crowd be-
ing one of the largest of the year, as the
attendance during the season has been
probably the largest in the history of the
road.
Supt. Saussy said yesterday that the
travel this season has been the largest
since he has had charge of the road. Dur
ing the months of May, June, July and
August $4,000 fares were taken. With
two fares to each person this means 62. 500
people handled during the four months.
Adding those handled yesterday and the
dav before the total will probably exceed
$1,000. OF this number probably not more
than half were Savannah people the 9TH
ers coming from the Interior There has
been an unusual number of excursions
to Savannah this year and few of the eX-
cursionists have failed to visit Tybee.
I'VE have had a very successful sea-
son." said Supt. Saussy. "The crowds
were large. but they were promptly han
died and delays were few We had only
one serious accident and this was not in
any way the fault of the road or its en-
ployes. We were equally successful in
handling baggage only one trunk being
lost and that was afterwards recovered" "
In few days the winter schedule will
go on, two trains being operated each way
each day. There are a few of the city
people still living at the island for whose
benefit the present schedule is being run.
Supt Saussy will leave shortly for a
weeks holiday at Tallulah Falls
The morning news., 1899-09-05
MAY STOP AT WASHINGTON.
New Plan Is AfOot In the Cadets
Trip to New York.


The officers of the Savannah Cadets an
nounce positively that the trip to New
York to join in the parade of land forces
in welcome of Admiral Dewey will be
made. 1t is also quite probable that
Washington win be taken in by the com
pany on its way back and that it will
form part Of the military parade in that
city.
The stop at Washington will involve a
change in the schedule for the trip as
proposed but the members of the COM
pany seem to be almost unanimous in
favor of it, and it Is probable that action
VIII soon be taken to include Washing
ton as well as New York os one of the
objective points. This will depend large
ly upon the ability of those who expect
to go being able to arrange for a one-day
longer absence than the simple New York
trip would require. If II is ascertained
that the soldiers can make the arrange
ment, Washington wll undoubtedly be in
cluded
The Cadets viii carry at least seventy
five men. More than that number have
signihed a desire TO 60 and are on the
list Several days yet remain for The mem
bers of other military commands to be
included on the list and during that time
1t is quite possible that there will be a
number Of additions. 1t is desired to have
three platoous in the parade, and il now
loOtss as II there VIII be enough for that,
as each platoon, il is understood from
Gen. Rowe, who commands the National
Guard of New York, viii have a front of
twelve files Three platoons, therefore,
would mean seventy-two men in ranks.
The morning news., 1899-09-05
NO EXCITEMENT THERE.
MIR. John "a. NOunG Reports That New
Orlenns Is Quiet

Mr.. John r. Young returned to the city
yesterday from New Orleans, where he
spent few days last week. Mr.. Young
reports the situation quiet in New Orleans
and but little excitement there on account
of the reported existence of yellow fever.
MIR. Young was unaware of the existence
of the disease in New Orleans until he
happened 10 meet DR.. j. A. Dydegger of
lhe marine hospital service who was
formerly stationed in Savannah. who in
formed him that two cases of the yellow
plague had been reported.
IL was fortunate for Mr. Young that he
met Dr. Nydegger, as the latter was able
to certify that he had not been within The
infected district As Savannah has not
put on quarantine, hea tn certificates
are not required in order TO gain adnis-
sion 10 the city, but il will be some satis-
faction TO Mr.. Young's friends TO know
that they run no risk in shaking hands
with him.
The morning news., 1899-09-05
CALLS MIDDLETON a UsURPER.
Rev. Primus Says He VIII Not Rec
ognize His Authority.

Rev. r. e. Primus, says Rev. E. r.
Middleton, colored is usurper of the
chair Of the bishop of the Reformed Meth
odist Union Episcopal Church. He claims
Rev. Middleton has absolutely no uuthor-
ity and quotes the laws Of his church in
his own defense and justification. The
pastor of Jerusalem Church is rather sore
over his treatment, but is determined 10
stick it out, being convinced he says, that
he Is right, and that il would be wronr
for him 10 bow to the win OF Rev NJ j.
dletcu, and recognize him as the official
head of the church. when he has never
been properly elected aud ordained blshop.
1t win be recalled that night before last
Rev. Middleton, accompanied by dele
The morning news., 1899-09-05
GEORGE II. DYER DEAD.
Passed Away Peacefully at His
Home Yesterday Afternoon.

Passed Away Peacefully at His
Home Yesterday Afternoon.
After a confinement of two weeks to his
bed, Mr.. George +. Dyer died yesterday
afternoon at $50 o'clock at his home on
Taylor street. He was 40 years old. For
nine years he had been a resicent of Sa-
vannah.
Mr.. Dyer was born in Wilmington, n
c., where he lived until he moved to this
city In 1890. In Wilmington he was as
father. Mr.. John Dyer, for several years.
During this time he was the manager of
the Wilmington theater, which he conduct
ed successfully for number of seasons
Later he owned and managed hotel on
Wrightsville sound, the summer resort of
Wilmington. Subsequently he helped to
found and became interested in the VIII
mington Messenger newspaper; with which
he continued until he came to Savannah
to take a position in the business office
of the Morning News. SIX years ago
he was placed in charge of the market and
marine department of the paper, which
position he held at the time of his death
Mr.. Dyer was an unaffected. warm
hearted genial gentlemen. who easily
made friends, and as easily retained their
friendship. The bereaved family will have
the sincerest sympathy of widely ex-
tended circle of those who knew and ap-
preciated him.
The interment will be at Wilmington.
to which city the body viii be taken at
midnight tonight, accompanied by rela-
tlves.
The morning news., 1899-09-05

Property Under Execution or in
Hands of Courts 10 BE Sold.
The sheriff's and administrator sales
for the month of September will take
place at the court house to-day between
the hours of 10 and 4 O'clock There are
a number of attractive lots and residences
that are to be offered by the various
auotioneers, and some personal property
is also to be sold.
No large holdings of city lots are ad-
vertised as for sale on this occasion. most
Of the lots being improved with small
dwellings and stores. Some Of these. how
ever, are in choice locations, and It would
seem should bring good prices. A number
OF plats of ground beyond the city limits
are also TO be sold including a farm Of
800 acres in the vicinity OF Monteth.
The morning news., 1899-09-05

and every one seemed to have an enjoy
able time. A very large crowd came up
on the train which arrived at 9:45 o'clock
and another large crowd on the train
which reached the city shortly after mid
night Supt. Lotion had ten cars In wait
ing for each train, so there could be no
complaint on the score of street car ac-
Communications
The morning news., 1899-09-05
$500 Round Trip to Warm Springs
and Return.

The Central of Georgia Railway will,
sell excursion tickets Tuesday, Sept. ;. at
the rate of $500 Savannah to Warm
Springs. Ga, and return. tickets limited
until Sept Is, returning-sd.
The morning news., 1899-09-05

Via f. c. and p. r. r.. S. r. and Queen
and Crescent route, leaving Savannah
daily Quick time TO the North. Onl,
through sleeper TO Cinelnnau.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-09-05
snccinI SnIe To-hnx.

We have put ON the bargain counter sew
eral new special lots of shoes-frst come
first served. A. S. Nichols, s Broughton.
-ad.
The morning news., 1899-09-05

This refers to the celebrated imported
Wheeler ginger ale of Belfast. Ireland i,
Is the best II is tonic, as well os a de-
icious beverage. Lippman Bros, import
ers.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-09-05

Millions drink Cooks Imperial Extra
Dry Champagne every year, and the NUM-
hers are rolling up with a rush.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-09-05
ONLY SLEEPING CAR LINE.
Savannah to Birmingham, Central
of Georgia Railway,


II have tried Graybeard apd know for
a truth that it is effecmal. 1t cured me
of eczema and a severe attack Of ind;-
gestion. / do not hesitate to recommend
it. All who try 1t here will not be with
out it. S. A. JarreI Lafayette, Ala"
The morning news., 1899-09-05

TIT bert cru; stores keep Graybeard,
made by Respess Drug Co., Savannah
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-23

vision Of the pragmatic sanction, by
Charles vi. settled the crown on his
daughter Maria Theresa and her heirs.
The rule. then, being that the Austro-
Hungarian throne shall always de-
scehd to direct male heirs, the success
sion at present lies between the sons
Of Archduke Charles Ludwig. or these
neither Franz Ferdinand nor Otto is
very acceptable to the emperor, ana
this was clearly the main reason why
he was recently thinking of following
Charles Wis example and settling the
crown OF his daughter or on his
grandson. That Franz Ferdinand
should voluntarily resign his claims on
the crow In favor Of his little nephew
Karl will seem strange to those who
know how elated he has always ap-
peared at the conviction that he
would succeed the present emperor.
This conviction was first weakened
when he became seriously i'll a few
years ago.. All Austria thought that
he would die of consumption, and quite
NATURALLY his brother Otto took his
place at court. Franz Ferdinand.
however, recovered and he very soon
made 1t quite clear that he was not
{, willing to resign his claims to the
goodly heritage in favor of anyone. In
every possible way, both al home and
at foreign courts, he let 1t be known
that he and he alone was to be ruler
Of Austria Hungary after the present
emperor's death. Now, 1t is claimed
that neither he nor the Archduke Otto
is qualified to hold the reins over this
vast and heterogeneous empire, and
that the emperor would be much oct
ter pleased to have as his successor
his youngest daughter, the Archduch-
ess Marie Valerie, or one Of her chill
dren. On this latter point he does
not seem 10 have quite made up mis-
mind, At first he planned to have his
daughter appointed empress after his
death. but the latest report was that
he desired to have her son. the Arch
duke Francis Charles Salvador, APP
pointed as his successor. AS the arch
duke is now only 6 years old. II is evil
dent that the real ruler Of Austria
Hungary for some years would be the
Archduchess Marie Valerie, who
would presumably act as regent. /. it
be asked "Can the emperor safely
break the Austrian law OF succession
In this manner" The answer Is
that the consequences Of such an act
may be more serious than Is at pres
ent supposed. True, the great power
would not raise any objection. and the
outlook ls that the Austrian parlia-
ment would assent to any such change
in the law. though possibly not with
out some murmuring. In Hungary,
however. there would assuredly be
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-23

The cable brings a statement that
DR.. j. A. spurgeon. the brother Of the
late Pastor c. II. S%purgeon, was found
dead In a railroad carriage. II Is
presumed that he vas attacked by
apoplexy while alone in the compart-
ment, and died while the train was
speeding to its destination. The de-
ceased clergyman was sixty-two years
OF & having been born three years
after mis- more famous brother. He
was educated for business life. but
after his brothers entrance to the
ministry he decided to make that his
own calling in life. He entered Re
gents Park College, where he won an
excellent reputation as a scholar. His
first charge was at Southampton, but
as his brothers church grew to so en-
ormous a size, he was persuaded to go
to London to help Charles in his pas
toral work.
AS the membership OF the Tabernacle
was over six thousand, he had constant
occupation In visiting the sick and at
tending to other matters of pastoral
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-23

1t is not realized in England how
proud, indeed arrogant, the Chinese
are. The IDEA that any other race is
equal to their own is one that can
not find place in their brains. They
believe all foreigners to be a sort OF
savages. They look at European men
and women mixing together, and be-
lieve that these savages have nc NOR
ais, but live In a rough sort Of promis-
Guilty. They look at our dress, our
men with short coats and neither gar
ments showing their two-legged forms,
our women actually indicating their
waists and much OF the outline OF
their figure. and they believe we are
without decency. They do not see us
observing their ceremonial, and they
believe we are without manners. A
recent minister, accredited to Ger
many, was talking to Sir Robert Hart
before leaving Picking, and upon the
latter's regretting his lonely condi-
ton without his wife, said to him:
"Ah, but, Of course, you have a num-
Der two" Sir Robert proceeded to ex-
plain that such a course was impossi-
bic to him, as 1t would make his wife
very angry. and, indeed, arouse the
sovereign displeasure Of his queen. The
Chinese diplomatist patted him good
humoredly on the shoulder, saying:
Let US hope by longer intercourse
with US you may become more civ
ilized. Correspondence st. James
Gazette.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-23
PRINCE FERDINAND.
WILL NOT MARRY. AND AUS
TRIA rs EXCITED.
The Deoision Leaves the Throne 20 no
Wnied By Him 20 a beloved Nephew.
Son Of Arohduks otto - Hungary
Would object.

According to a cable dispatch from
Vienna the Archduke Franz Ferdi-
nand. nephew Of Emperor Franz Josef
and heir to the throne Of Austria-Hun-
gary, has announced that II is his
final determination not to marry, and
that he wishes the succession to pass
at his death to Karl, the ~12-year-old
o Of his brother, the Archduke Otto.
This news is certainly surprising, and
for various reasons. II is interesting
to learn that the Archduke Franz Fer
dinand has determined to remain a
bachelor. Europe was amazed some
time ago at the rumor that he had
married a woman very much beneath
him In rank, and assuredly great will
be It's pleasure at learning beyond the
shadow Of a doubt that there was no
truth in the rumor. Whether Europe
will be equally pleased at learning
that the heir to the throne OF Austria
Hungary is resolved never to marry
Is another question. After all, how
ever, It is not easy to see how the
Arebduke Franz Ferdinand car have
any voice IN the matter OF the success
sion. Emperor Franz Josef is still
alive, and while he lives he will re-
main the sole arbiter in this matter.
It rs possible that he may accede to
a wish expressed by his nephew Franz
Ferdinand, but It is far more likely
that he has already made up his mind
in regard to the succession, and If so
1t IS extremely improbable that any
wish expressed by any member Of his
family will have the slightest weight
with him. Even the emperor, how
ever, is not free to do as he pleases. 1t
is said that his desire to have the
throne descend at his death to his
daughter, the Archduchess Marie
Valerie, wife Of the Archduke Francis
Salvador, or to some one of her chill
dren, but this would necessitate a re-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-23

i'm was broke. However, he man
aged to reach Vancouver, and, walk
ing into the headquarters omces Of the
Canadian Pacific, said to the manager
in charge: Il am Jim Wardner and
am m old friend Of Tom shaughnessy,
the general superintendent. VIII you
wire him and tell him that 1 am here,
broke, ana want transportation TO
Montreal2"
Back came the reply: Don't let
Jim walk" He got the transportation,
and arriving at Montreal called at
onc to thank his friend. well well,
Jim, is this really your" Then, with
a twinkle Of the eye: How under the
heavens did you get here so soon If
you we're broker"
why, thanks to your telegram,
Don't let Jim walk OF course, I was
at once furnished transportation, and
here I am"
"Confound those operatorsi II is
strange they cannot get my messages
through %correctlyv'
Didn't you telegraph Don't let Jim
Walk?'" interrupted Wardner.
Certainly notl My answer was;
Don't! Let Jim walk!' San Fran
cisco Wave.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-23
WHO oAME GETTING scARor.
HoarF, Bears. Deer az Chamo.s Have
nson Ezterminated.

HonrF, Bears, Deer arr Chamo.a Have
neen Ezterm,nated.
Switzerland will soon be emit rely
free OF wild animals II the rate Of ex-
tinctlon that has prevailed Of late Is
maintained. In the Official archives OF
Zurich are records Of the various
kinds Of beasts that once existed In thu
land OF the Red Cross. Evidences Of
beaver life have been found on the
shores Of Lake Morat, the bones and
skeletons being fully six centuries OLD
One Of the tributary streams whlch
feed the lake Is called Beaver Brook.
the title being due to It's former In
habitants. That the name is old is
shown by the fact that no beavers
have lived In Switzerland since the
twelfth or thirteenth century. Brown
bears were plentiful in the mountain
lands until the seventeenth century.
The last one killed Of which there is
any official knowledge came to his END
In 1898 In Barbereche. Nowadays the
bears are raised in Berne for various
show purposes. Deer were more than
plentiful in the highlands in oldcn
times, but they were cleaned out pref
ty we'll In 174S to 1850. There ia a
record In the Swiss archives that a
deer was seen in the woods in 1871.
but it was apparently far from IT'S
own stamping ground. Up to the sew
enteenth century wolves were such
plaques that several cantons offered
substantial premiums for their heads
and skins. 1t took ages to chase them
on the plains, and fully 100 years more
to clean them out Of the highlands.
Not a live wolf has been in Swltzer-
land since 1897. The lynx disappeared
about the same time. Wild boars wer
numerous in the fifteenth and six
teenth centuries, but none has been
encountered since 1880. A few wild
cats are reported to have been shot
since 1891, but the authorities doubt
the authenticity Of the reports. No less
than seYen prominent kinds OF quad
rupeds have been exterminated In
Switzerland in five centuries. not 10
mention the world-famouus wild goats
or chamois. A few of the beautiful
animals are raised and kept by the
landlords of some Of the leading re-
sorts to maintain the impression that
chamois are part and parcel Of me
Swiss mountains. But they are do
mesticated and are vastly different
from the timid, 1.-THE animals that no
bility used to hunt and poets raved
about.-New York Press.