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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
MRS. ELIZABETH LAwToN DEAD.
Many Friends Mourn the Loss of an
EstimabIc Lady.

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones LaWton died yes
terday afternoon after a short illness, at
her home, No. 924 Aberccrn street. The
news of her death will be a snock to a
wide circle OF friends by whom she was
greatly beloved.
Mrs. Lawton was 60 years old Up to
three days ago she was quite well and
there was then no thought that within this
brief space an attack that would provo
fatal might come What was az first
thought 10 be no more than the grip vas
followed by hemouhages that resulted in
death.
Mrs. Lawton was born in Augusta She
was daughter of the late Augustus Sea
born Jones, who came from Augusta to
Savannah when his daughter Elizabeth
was a child. Here he enjoyed a reputa-
ton as an able lawyer though abundant
means made il unnecessary for him to fol-
low the profession as a means of lveli-
hood. He was an extensive planter. haV-
ing rice plartatons in this vicinity that
ylelded him handsome returns. In adil-
ton to the AbSrcorn street residence, Mr..
Jones rad a beautiful country place at
Twckenham where, as at Dalton. where
her father had a summer home. Mrs. Law
ton. was accustomed to spend many Of
Mrs. Lawton married the late DR.. w
8. Lawtou a brother Of Gen. A. r. Law
ton, deceased, end of Edward Lawton. a
brave and intrepid officer. who was killed
while fighting for the Confederate cause.
-Four children survive her, Mrs. William
Garrard and Miss Emily Lawton of Sa-
Vannah. Mrs. A. c. Read of
Charleston. who is now in Sa-
vannah, and Lieut.. E. P. Lawton, L. S.
A, who is with his regiment, the Nine
tenth Infantry, in Porto Rico. He was
rabled at once of his mothers death.
There was probably no lady in Savan-
nah who had more friends than Mrs Law
ton. During her long life she was proml-
nent in charitable work, and had been
Identified with many of the institutions
and organizations that have effected much
good in this city. Socially, she was very
popular, and it was always a source OF
pleasure 70 her to be surrounded by her
friends. During her Illness many solicit
Gus inquiries were received, and her death
viii be deeply regretted.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning az IL o'clock from the late resi-
dencc. The interment viii be In Laurel
Grove, where the remains will be laid to
rest with Mrs. Lawtons ancestors in the
Jones vault.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
NOW COLONEL OF THE BOTH.
Gen. wheaton Promoted in the Reg
uIar Service.

Gen. wheaton Promoted in the Reg
uIar Service.
Brig Gen. Lloyd Wheaton arrived yes
terday from Havana aboard the Michigan,
and left last night for Fort Leavenworth
Kan. where he goes to take command of
me Twentieth Infantry, u. S. A.
Gen. Wheaton was in command of the
First Brigade OF the First Division of the
Seventh Corps as a volunteer officer. Dur
ing the time his command was stationed
here he made many friends, who win be
pleased TO learn that he has been promoted
in the regular service from his former
position as lieutenant colonel of the Twen-
tieth to the coionelcy.
The general was seen yesterday by a
representative of the Morning News,
whom he told that his regiment has been
ordered to Manila, and that il Will leave
Fort Leavenworth soon after he joins It.
The general left Col. Elmer e. Wood of
the Second Louisiana Regiment in COM
mand of his brigade, and il is quite prob
able that that officer win succeed him as
brigadier general since the death of Col.
Mabry of the First Texas has placed him
next in rank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
WILL CONTINUE HIS CLASSES.
Mr.. Fox Thinks Art Work VIII Go
On Another Term.

On announcer Term.
The art classes of Mr. Richard Baden
Fox have not been attended this season by
as many pupils as last Mr. Fox, however
regards his work here as very successful
and he expects to continue his classes for
the term that win begin with Feb. /.
There are some twenty-five members in
the classes, and it is probable that all
these will continue their lessons during the
next term. The years work is divided into
these two terms of three months each
The classes studies are prosecuted in a
room in the Telfar Academy building. Mr.
Fox overlooks the work of his pupils three
times week and makes his criticisms. His
Saturday afternoon classes are those that
draw the largest attendance, as it is then
he gives instructions in decorative art.
when studies from plants are made. This
work approaches the most practical side of
drawing and painting, and it may be that
ii is for this reason that it proves the most
popular.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
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MR. CONFER TO ANSWER SOON.
VIII Let City Know whether River
street Ordinance Is Acceptable.

VIII Let City Know Whether River
street Ordinance Is Acceptable.
The River street ordinance, recently
passed by the City Council, has not yet
been accepted by the Central Railroad.
Just what action the road win take is not
known. but it is the understanding of the
aldermen that the ordinance is acceptable.
President Conner of the Central was seen
yesterday by a representative of the Morn
ing News and was asked what action Will
be taken about the ordinance. He said
he had not had time TO examine it close
ly, but he expected to do so very sOon
and would then give a prompt answer
There are certain objections in the original
which would make it impossible for the
Central 10 make the connection with its
Tybee line, he said, butif these mad been
stricken out. as he mad requested, the
status of the matter would be changed.
When the ordinance came up for pas
sage. Alderman We'll moved that the
clause making the charge of 81 for trans
fers apply to shipments that originated
and terminated on the street be stricken
out. 1t was urged the Central could not
be expected TO go into the "drayage bus
mess" The transfer charge was to APP
ply to shipments from which the road de-
rived something from a haul. As Alder
man Wells motion carried, it may be as
s1lned that the ordinance viii be accept
able
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
A Fine Bird.

The display in Hicks restaurant lac.
night of fine wines, celery and a big 81
turkey was very pretty.
1t meant good dinner to-day.
The rich gobler was one of MANY tbs,
will be carved at this restaurant TO-DAY
Mr.. Hicks was the first in market an ,
the first to get the pick of good birds. Hi,
dinners have long ago become famous. /,
is a treat to sit down to his table Il,
costs no more than elsewhere, and tba
fare and service cannot be equaled
Your neighbor will no doubt take din.
ner at Hicks to-day.
Where will you dine?
If you have not tried Hicks dinner,
you should avail yourself of the opporrl.
nifty to-day and meet your friends
They viii be there
Rich game-big steaks-choice bread
fine vegetables.
Famous coffee.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
WILLINE<'s ELECTION ILLEGAL.
Said 10 Have Taken the Commission
ershiD In Opposition TO the Law.

Said 10 Have Taken the CommissiOn-
ershiD In Opposition to the Law.
As matter of interest although too
beated discovery to be of any practical
value in a local fight against him. 1t is
stated that there are grave doubts now
whether Mr.. Harry Wnnnk was ever ELI
gible to the office of commissioner of pub
lie works.
As has been pointed out, the state law
was amended, for Mr.. WilIinks especial
benefit so that an alderman became ell
gible, during his term as alderman, to
hold city office apDointve by the Mayor
The office of commissioner of public
works, though, was not strictly appoint
i've by the Mayor. Ii was an office filled
by the Mayor by and with
the consent of Council" With
out the consent of Council Mr.. Will
link could not have been made commission
er. This very fact is now held to have
put him, as an alderman. at the time be
yond the pale of eligibility. His term as
commissioner began one year before his
term as alderman expired, and his taking
the office as commissioner is held now 10
have been a violation of the state law.
IL will be a surprise TO many TO learn
that Mr. Willink's election is regarded by
excellent lawyers as having been Illegal.
Attention was not drawn to the matter in
time. or a resort to the courts would
doubtless have resulted.
Legally or illegally elected, Mr.. Will
link put in three years as commissioner of
public works, and now. apparently, bids
fair to be elected to a similar office at the
same salary for two years longer by the
people, who two years ago, and even later,
were clamoring to have him put out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
VERDICT EXPECTED THIS WEEK
Appraisers to Hand in Their Verdict
to Judge Spcer.

Judge Emory speer is expected in the
city to-day. The United States District
Court convenes tomorrow morning There
are a number of cases awaiting disposition
and much interest is felt in the verdict in
the Rauers land case. The assessors are
expected TO hand in their appraisement
early in the week. As might be expected
each side are confident that the board viii
take its view of the case. The defense
ably represented by Messrs. w. w. Cor
don, Jr., who made the opening argument.
and Denmark, Adams & Freeman, made
the very strongest possible presentation
of its case. By an oversight the name Of
Mr. Gordon was omitted in the report of
the case in yesterdays Morning News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
A Romance of sockr.

A story is told of an old bachelor who
bought pair of socks, and found at.
tached to one of them slip of paper with
these words: Il am a young lady of 2o
and would like to correspond with a
bachelor with view to matrimony. "
Name and address were given. The bach
elor wrote, and in a few days got this
letter: Mamma was married twenty
years ago. The merchant you bought
those socks from evidently did not adyer-
tise, or he would have sold them long ago.
Mamma handed me your letter, and said
possibly I might suit you. I am IS Years
Old The wedding bells rang out, and ia
complete their measure of happiness the
couple will call upon Ludden & Bates and
select from their immense stock of pianos
a Steinway, Mathushek or Huntington.
Go do likewise. Factory prices guaranteed
and terms to suit purchasers ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
WAS GLAD NEWS TO THEM.
Maine boys Pleased to Hear They
Are to He Mustered out Soon.


There were jubilant lot of men at the
camp Of the First Maine Artillery yester-
day morning when they learned from the
Morning News that the battalion was TO
be mustered out. Everywhere there were
strongly visible signs of the satisfaction
that The news gave to the privates, as well
as TO some of the officers, who have
wearied of the monotony OF camp life.
and withAno prospect of active service
have been hoping FOR the opportunity to
return home. One of the batteries, 3. has
been i'm the service since May ?, eight
months, and the prospective mastering OUT
was sufficient to provoke pleasant feelings
all over the camp.
Some OF the officers are understood to
be DESTROYS of remaining in the service.
and two it is said, left for Washngton
last night. to see if the order directing the
mastering out of the battalion could nor
be withdrawn. If the matter is put to a
vote of the men, though, there is a strong
probability that the government VIII pur-
sue the course it has decided upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
RETURNED TO HIS REGIMENT.
Chaplain Small Wondering when
Third Engineers VIII Get or.

Rev. Sam Small was among the mill
tary visitors in the city yesterday. The
chaplain Of the Third Engineers. which
command is now at Macon awaiting or
ders 10 move TO Savannah to take a trans
port for cuba, has been travelling about a
good deal OF late on leave of absence. He
left last night 10 rejoin his command.
Mr.. Small was asked when he expected
his regiment to come 10 Savannah. He
replied that he did not know, that ne had
just seen Gen. Wilson, who had told him
that he himself could not say when the
command will leave. but that il will prob
ably be in about ten days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
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CITY'S STREETS AND LANES
Council Committees Report of Two
Years Operntinns

Years Operations.
Chairman Davis of the street and lane
committee of City Council filed with the
Mayor yesterday report of his commit
tees work for the two years of the pres
ent administration.
The report shows that over 100000 yards
of paving were laid, and that over 5000
feet of sewer pipe had been put under
ground. Sixteen streets were opened and
the number of street lights increased from
S16 to 5O4. A great Improvement was
made in the sidewalks throughout the
city. The use of artificial stone was in
troduced and a large number of walks
of that material have been laid.
The details of the report will appear in
that of the Commissioner of Public
Works, but the report of the street and
lane committee makes a very considerable
and gratifying showing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
A REMARKABLE PROPOSITION.
Hacked Up by Ample Capital, Prud-
ent Management and Experience
of NenrIN Half a Century.

OF NeArly Edalt 81 century
We are prepared to make d most remark
able proposition which any thinking man
must see is liberal. honest and desirable.
We will lend amounts from 81 900 to $4,000
for the use of any mans family at his
death, and all We require is an average
rate of interest of about 316 per cent. You
never repay the loan; all we ask is the
interest. We further agree that you need
pay the interest only while you are alive
to earn it, If, from stress of circum-
stances you find you cannot continue your
interest payments, the proper proportion
of the loan belongs to your family any
how, or if you desire we will return you
your share in cash without delay or quib-
bic, the only condition being that you have
made payments for two fun years We
demand no security than perfect health
on your part. With a proposition like the
above from such a company as the Mas
sachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, organized 1851, the leading Massa-
chusetts life company, there is no excuse
for any man 10 leave his family unpro-
vided for. Let US send you further in
formation about this matter. We will do
so cheerfully if you will send us your
age and address. Apply to HARRY & Ape
managers for Georgia. III Bay street,
east, Savannah, Ga Agents wanted in
unoccupied territory.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
Annual Muslin underwear Sale.

Tomorrow we start the greatest sale Of
ladies' and children's muslin underwear
ever attempted in this city; 10000 garments
carefully made of the best materials, at
less than cost of materials. Corset covers.
chemise, drawers. gowns and skirts Just
think of it, for 1Oc, 15c, 25c, zoe, 75c and 81
each, worth double. A grand chance for
economical purchasers; don't delay; come
early before assortment is broken. See par
ticulars on page 49, Foye & Morrison.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
LIVELY WITH THE PROVOST.
Troops Being Paid on Gives Them
More to Look After

More to Look After.
The last two or three days have been
rather busy ones for the provost guard.
That is, the guard has been busy by com
parison, not with the rushing business of
Maj. Harrison's administration, but with
the slower times that have followed the
departure of the majority of the troops
for Havana.
The regulars encamped near the city
have been paid off, with the natural con-
sequence when troops get their money.
Some of them have gotten drunk and ar
rested, though there has not been a great
deal of trouble. 1t is expected that the
Third Georgia will be paid tomorrow.
and the same livelier times are anticipated
by the provost guards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
An Ideal skirt supporter

Madam Gair of New York is now at
Leopold Adler's store introducing Gairs
Queen" skirt supporter. This supportar
has the endorsement of the leading nbv-
sicians OF New York. 1t supports the dr. sc
perfectly, prevents weak back and SHINE
troubles. and all in all is the ideal skirt
supporter The ladies are invited to ,au
and see this wonderful invention. See ad-
vertisement on page 10.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
DRAGGED BY HIS HORSE.
SrtiIIerymnn Narrowly Escapes Sc
riOus Injury.

A private of light battery of the Sec
ond Artillery was the chief figure in an
accident that took on a serious phase yes
terday afternoon on Liberty street, near
the corner of Bull. He was riding at 100
fast a gait TO turn with safety from Bull
into Liberty street, ana the result was he
was thrown His foot caught in the stir
rup and he was dragged for several yards.
The horse kicked him, and il was the blow
of the hoofs that threw his foot clear from
the stirrup. The kick was thus fortuna e
for him, as to have been dragged a greater
distance by the horse might have resulted
fatally. As it was. the artilleryman was
pretty badly bruised up. He was taken In
an ambulance to one Of the camp hospit-
al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
Fresh Goods.

Goods are arriving daily. Everything is
choice stock. Nothing inferior enters my
store. Nice ham and strips Canned goods
of all kinds. Pickles of all kinds. Fruits
preserved in glass jars.
Fine wines. J. H. H. Entelman,
-ad. BToughton and Price streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08

The funeral of Mr.. John Cincevich.
whose death on Friday was announced
in the Morning News yesterday, will take
place from ms late residence, No. 3l6
Bryan street, west, at $3.50 O'Clock this
afternoon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
The White window.

A lovely display of ladies' muslin under
wear and chiIdren's dresses at Eckstein's.
in the western window. Only high class
garments sold here at prices that you'd
pay for common stuff elsewhere. This
week at Eckstein's.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08

Thonnesen's art store. We are right in
it with latest patterns for picture franz
ing, mOuldings are right, frames are right.
and prices are also right. II York street,
West-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
AFTER THE YEARS OPENING
Hungry People Go Where Thev r.
Get the VERY Ras4

There seems to be no let up at the ri.
market. People who bought Christina
and New Years turkeys from Logan bs,
been to see him again. They were 50 u.,
pleased that they want to keep IN -
gait until circumstances calls them dov-
There no use even thinking abou, =
you can decide in moment if YOU Io- /,
around, who does the most extensive busI'
ness IN the market, and whose trada i,
increasing daily, because everybody 49,.
just what they want. and don't have =
pay fabulous prices for it, either If ~.
improvement continues as good as ~
first week in the year, Logan win bs,.'
to engage the entire market to transaa,
business in by the year 19OO.-sd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
Has Done Much Good.

Il had catarrh in the head and oould
find no relief until ] began taking Hoods
sarsaparilla, which cured me. My sister
has been relieved OF rheumatism by Hoo5,s
and my little brother took ii after serious
illness and II restored his strength. 1t cur
ed my father of effects Of sunstroJe -
Sam Cain, Whigham, Ga.
Hobs Pllls cure nansaa haadnnhn "A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
HOSPITAL TRAIN DID NOT COME.
There Will BE n Large Number of
Patients TO Send to Atlanta On II

~ SCAAu w On 1t.
The hospital train which was expected
from Mcpherson Barracks, Atlanta. did
not arrive yesterday, although the officers
here had been notified that il would come.
NO news came from the barracks as to
the cause for its detention. The chief sur
geon of the forces now here stated yester-
day that there would be between s. and 60
patients to send away on the train. These
are now IN the First Division hospital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08

Take the Central of Georgia night train
Only one change of cars, via Chattanooga,
Nashville and the Illinois Central Rail-
roads. Close connections a st. Louis with
all lines for points beyond.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
The white SHOW at EcI.stein.s

See our show window full of the new en-
broideries. They are the incest in town.
The prices are &c, Zoe, 15c and Csc. The
embroidery store OF Savannah is at Fox
stein Sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08

The funeral Of the late Mrs. J. J. Dale
will take place from the family residence
No. 40 Jones street, east, at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08

Buy your cigars from J. Il. Fried. 4S
whitaker street one door from Brougbton
He wiB sell you Childs or Humboldt G for
% cents; box of 50 for $l.90.-ad.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
won the Tventy-gve Do,,a,..

The s25 awarded by the Woodward
Warren Company at last nights perform
ance went to Mr.. Sidney To-Day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08

Best Rio, roasted and ground. 12iko
pound Southern Grocery Company ia
Barnard street.-ad. '' 4Af
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-08
CITY BREVITIEs.

Rev. w H. Huxley will preach at the
Park New Church this morning on "Abid-
ing in the Lord" and tonight on Mod
ern Theosophy and True Christianity"
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-11-10
'ade.

want, audd.|
a price as its|
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be sell. If,orI
ready for Ii, |
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-11-10
Wayside Notes.

Ellensburg mad on her Sundays
Tuesday evening.
| Our people, one and ali turned
out to welcome the boys.
The welcome was appreciated by
the boys in royal style.
The :'Fignting Delus"--C,. il
are welcome, thrice welcome by
each and very either NJ thee county.
Thereiis nothing too good :..r the
heroes of Manila-Co. II.
Co. H left Ellensburg with hip,
hip, hurrah of our people and they
were received with a glad welc ,me
and open arms.
El!ensburg did herself justice in
hospitality.
The good people Of the Kittitas
valley ranches deserve unlimited
praise for their generosity in fur
nishing the good things of ]ife"-
table comforts-for the boys.
Four thousand people witnessed
the parade Tuesday evening.
Capt. Steinman held the key to
city.
| The boys were glad to get home
and The DAWN rejoices with those
that rejoice and weep with those
that weep.
| Kittitas county has not a Hobson
but she has a Southern whose name
will 60 down in history as a hero of
heroes and leader of the "Fight>
ing Devils"
The decorating committee deserve
special praise for their work and
they will have the everlasting graf
itude of every citizen of Kittitas
county.
Ellensburg never looked nicer
than it did Tuesday.
Frank Bossong made the fire dis
play grand success. 1t could not
have been better.
The Ellensburg band did SPLEEN.
did for a new one-several of its
members having never played in
public more than a time or two
before.
The Waitsburg and Yakima
bands played several pieces that
made the large audience cheer
loud and long. They merted the
applause.
The Roslyn band played some
excellent music both on Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning.
The boys are hard to beat when it
comes to making excellent music
and people of Ellensburg welcome
it at all times.
i The committees on decoration
worked like bees in order to get
their work in shape by the time our
boys arrived.