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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

The Doctor Wanted the Government
HospitnI nuiIdIngs.

Though the fight OF DR.. J. Y. Wilson,
even in the short while he had TO spread
his wings to catch the air of Savannah's
uplifting favor. was lofty. it was nothing
like as high as Il would have been had he
only been given more time. He had
schemes that would have pushed him
right along in che public eye. and doubt
less have greatly enlarged the sphere OF
his operations. Even tae government was
included among his subjects" and nego-
tiations had already been begun by the
doctor to secure some Of Uncle Sans
properly.
The great cluster Of large wood build
iHgs, iooGiug very uuch as If they are 60
ing ta wu--e, the government having used
them for about six months as hospital
tempted fertile mind Of the doctor. He
thought Aa saw an opportunity. and the
story of his deeds as far as they can be
traced into Tire past. hetray sure indication
thai IL IS part of his character not u
neglect on opportunity.
II was quite evident TO the doctor that
the government had no particular neeG
for the buildings and Ill WIS equally az
evident thar fl would be glad 20 get rit
Of them, ia all probability. # the right
purchaser could be found The doctor
fact that he seems 10 have no particular
use for The buildings would not want very
much for his property, and for The rest
IL would have been an easy matter for
the doctor to provide. He mas doubtless
financed many an undertaking.
His negotiations had started along. He
knew the proper channels through which
30 reach the war department at Wash
mgton, and sure enough he found the prop
er Office In fine style. The matter of the
Savannah hospital was looked up by the
quartermaster department, and 1t was as
certained that the property is a sort of
dead weight at present. being used for
nothing but storage purposes It was
probably thought il would be worth while
to see what was in Wilson, so a paper
was sent to Savannah to secure an in
dorsement of the man.
It is understood that the letter came TO
Maj COmegys surgeon in charge a the
hospital. In the meantime the disclosures
relative to the doctor had been made, and
he thought he preferred some new field
of operations to Savannah after the peo-
pie OF this city had learned of his record
az Key West Mai. Comegys, therefore,
decided he could do nothing further I'm the
case save notify the department of the
fight Of their man. and it is said that
notification went forward in the shape of
a clipping from the Morning News. telling
the story of the doctors career, attached
to the paper that came with the inquiry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
FOR ANOTHER COLoRED SCHOOL.
Committee of COlOred Citizens to
Call on Board of Education

Committee of CoIored Citizens to
Call on Board of Education.
a meeting in the interest of colored chill
dren, who are unable to secure places in
the public schools, was held last night at
the Harris Street Hall, to hear the report
Of the committee. appointed at the pre-
vious meeting TO look up the matter of
available quarters for the proposed school
The committee through its chairman
e. c.. Desverney, reported that several
places could be secured and recommend
ed that the Colored odd Fellows Hall on
Duty street, be accepted. This hall the
committee thought would answer all pres
ent purposes, and could be secured for the
nominal rental of 81 per month.
Aftar much discussion as to the advisa-
bility of accepting il before il was seen
whether or not the BoaVd of Education
would furnish the teachers, II was decided
10 secure it al once, and appoint a com
fnittee to see the beard, and lay the mat
ter before 1t. This committee consists of
the Rev. j. J. Durham, Richard Barnes,
ard Rev. L. H. Smith.
The committee viii confer with the
Board of Education, or some member OF
it, within the next few days, ana will re-
port to The next meeting, the time and
place for which will be decided later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
RICE PLANTERS SMILING.
No Storm Destroyed Their Crop This
Year.


Year.
The annual meeting of the Planters
Steam Rice Mill Company was postponed
yesterday, a quorum of stockholders not
being present. The meeting was held at
the office Of the secretary and treasurer
Mr.. George j. Mills. and Mr.. s. b. PAT
mer. was called to the chair. 1t was as
certained mat there were 49, shares or
stock represented in person or by proxy.
The company's capital stock is s112O0O, and
56l shares are required to constitute "a
quorum. This being the case It was
necessary to postpone the meeting. As
the stockholders of the mill are very Well
satisfied with the present management
the postponement of the annual meeting
Is of no special Importance.
the Local rice planters are better pleased
VITA themselves. and the world generally.
this season than they have been for n
long lime past. They have harvested
very good crop. both as to quantity and
quality. and fair prices are being re-
ceived The disastrous storms of last
year had such a depressing effect upon
the planters that Il was thought by macy
nat the industry had received its death
blow in this section. The season of 1893 Is
the first In recent years that has passed
without storm OF any KIM, ana tnc
planters are correspoudingly eiated IIk.
the Florida orange growers. they are III
clined to believe that storm years, like
cold waves, run IN cycles, and that they
now have reason TO look forward TO a Sc
ries Of storn1less years.
The success of this years crop is likely
to result in an increased acreage next
year. The Planters' Steam Rice Mil IL
the only one of the kind now left at Sa-
vannah but with the reduced crop of re-
cent years, IT has found no difficulty in
handling the business. The mill so far
this season has received 10000 bushels OF
rice. Of which 10000 has been milled. Il
Is estimated that Savannahs total re-
ceipts VIII be between $4,000 and 800, 90
bushels. The prices range from IS to %
cents bushel, according to grade The
prices are somewhat lower than last year.
when the crop was cut short by storms
Louisiana also has a large crop this year
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
TALKED WITH THE GOVERNOR.
Long Distance Telephone Line to At
Ianta Formally ODeued

Long Distance Telephone Line to At
lanta Formally Opened.
The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company formally opened its long
distance telephone station in the Kimball
House. in atlanta, yesterday from o clock
in the afternoon until II at night Dur
ing that time a number of prominent Sa-
vannahlans were rung up. Gov. Gambler
called up Mayor Herman Myers at the
City Exchange, and had chat with him.
in which he expressed his intention of WIS.,
ting Savannah on the 22d of this month,
to be present during the Confederate re-
union.
The Governor was also to have talked to
President Mckinley, but after ringing him
up was called away before receiving an
answer. and left Capt. Robert J. Lowry as
his representative when the President
should reply. When ia President an
sweTed. Capt. Lowry tod him that At
lanta was glad to greet him by long dis
lance telephone, that the Governor had
just stepped out, but that he, as his rep
resentative, desired to express his high
appreciation for the fraaernal sentiments
expressed the day before at Richmond at
the launching of the Shubrick He also
said that he was then standing in the
he had had the pleasure of seeing him be-
fore, and that Mrs. Lowry was standing
by him. and sent her kindest regards to
Mrs. Mckinley.
The President replied that he was in
deed glad to hear the favorable comment
on his speech at Richmond that the coun-
try was getting closer together and the
long distance telephone was one of the fac
tors III bringing the whole country in
closer communion, and thereby engender-
ing patriotism. He also said that he was
always glad to hear from the South, ana
that Mrs. Mckinley sent her kindest re-
CARDS in which he Joined to Mrs. Lowry.
Mrs. w. w. Gordon Of this city, was
also called up during the day by Miss
Gordon, daughter of Gen. John B. Cor
don, and Mrs. Arthur We'll who was ut
the Harmonic Club was called by her
father. Mr.. Joe Hirsh of Atlanta. The
Morning News and the officers of the com
pany in Atlanta, also passed compliments.
The ball room of the Kimball House, in
which the opening took place, was beau
tifully decorated, and large number Of
people were present. Among the officers
of the Telephone Company who were pres
ent were w. T. Gentry. superintendent; J.
W. Crews, special agent traffic depart
ment and c. H. Wilson, general manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

FRETWELL-HOWA welded.
The Ceremony Quiet One Mt the
Home of the Brides Parents.

The Ceremony Quiet One mt the
Home of the Brides Parents.
Miss Mary Lucine Fretwell and Mr. Fred
Ronald Howard were quietly married at
o'clock yesterday morning at the home
of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
W. Fretwen, No. 200 Bolton street, west
There were no attendants. and only rela-
tives and particular friends were pres
emit The parlors were beautifully deco
rated with ported palms~and cut flowers
and the Lohengrin wedding march was
played as the bridal couple entered. Dur
ing the ceremony, which was performed by
Rev. BascOm Anthony, Miss Weekes
played softly, 80, Promise Me"
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard were the recipients
Of many handsome presents, the groom )
present TO the bride of a diamond sunburst
being particularly beautiful
The bride and groom left for Macon i'm
mediately after the ceremony. and Will
visit in Tennessee and Kentucky before
they return. After Nov. 10 they will be at
home a No. lis CASTOR street east.
The bride Is a most petite and charming
young lady. who has a wide circle Of
friends, while Mr.. Howard who is a native
Of Detroit, is chief clerk In Capt. Gillette
office and, though he has been here only a
few years has won the friendship and es-
teen of many people, who congratulate
him on having secured SO charming a wife
and extend their best wishes for the future
happiness OF both bride and groom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
PHOTOGRAPHY AND METEoRs.

Camera Club Making Preparations
for Observing the Coming Display.
The Savannah Camera Club began it's
preparations last night for the observation
of the meteoric showers from the 18th TO
the nth of this month. for rhe Harvard
College observatory. The observa tons
viii be made under the direction of Mr..
Otis Ashmore by a corps of observers,
which will be organized within the next
few days.
According TO the calculations of the as
tronomers. the earth is due to run into a
dazzling display of celestial fireworks on
Nov Is and IS. These dates are accepted
as the period of the maximum intensity of
the display, which, however, may begin
a day earlier and continue until the nth
TIE time fixed upon by Pickering of Har-
ward observatory Is the morning of the
18th.
The meteors are Leonids coming from
The constellation of Leo, which does not
appear above the horizon until after mid
night, so that the observations viii be con-
ducied from about l O'Clock until dawn
The display may begin earlier than
midnight, but will not reach its intensity
until after the radient is above the horizon
Leo may be looked for a little north of
OF stars, shaped somewhat like a sickle
Any meteor whose prolongalion backward
passes through the middle of the sickle
may be set down as a member of the No
vember system. Those which do not fulill
this condition are not Leonids.
In 1856 the maximum rush of stars came
a little after ] O'Clock on the morning OF
Nov. Il. They were so numerous that il
was impossible TO count them, but during
a previous interval Of seven minutes four
observers counted over 500, and during an
hour almost 1900.
The observations 10 be made by the
Camera Club are OF two kinds photo
graphic and ordinary visual. The CHER
interest is in the Photographic observa-
tions which VIII he made with cameras on
equatorial telescope mOunHngs, and also
on stationary mounungs, aided
by the telescope. 1t will re-
quire a corps of eight or ten
observers to successfully make the OBJ
servations. The results will be forwarded
to the Harvard observatory and will he
a part Of the published report of its OBJ
servatons. The astronomers at Harvard
particularly desired 10 secure observa lions
from this latitude and Savannah being a
favorable point the Camera Club under
took the work.
Mr. Ashmorc met the members of the
club last night, and preliminary organl-
cation was effected. The preparations will
be completed a s soon as possible. Prelimi-
nary observations will be made for several
nights in order 10 secure a correct adjust
ment of the instruments and to familiarizo
the observers with their work The poin.
from which The observation will he made
has not yet been decided upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
WESLEY MONUMENTAL CROWDED.
Rev. Arthur j. Smith Preached ut
Last Nights Services

Last Nights Services.
Wesley Monumental Church was crowd
cd last night at the gospel meeting, and
the service was one of thoughtful earnest
ness and power Rev. A. ]. Smith preach
ed sermon that searched the hearts of
his hearers. His texts were Hebrews 9:27
and Hosea SIS. 1T Is appointed unto men
once to die, but after this the judgment"
What win We do In this solemn day"
After the sermon Mr.. Sellers sang a solo
that held the entire congregation bound
with interest. Many asked for prayer
At 4 o'clock this afternoon prayer-meet-
ings viii be held at the following places:
First Baptist Church; Mrs Viewer, 216
Bolton, east; Mrs. I'D. L. Prince 9l3 Hen
ry street. east; Mrs. Papy. POS Hall street
east. Mrs. Purvis, l2S Henry street, west
and at 1S0S Ogeechee road.
Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock a service
for young people and children will be
held. The meetings are growing daily In
interest and attendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
ADDED DIVISION COMMANDERS.
Commanding Generals of Adjoining
states TO BE Invited to Reunion.


States TO BE Invited to Reunion.
At its meeting last night the Executive
Committee OF the Confederate reunion de-
cided 10 add the names Of the commanding
generals OF the divisions Of South Caro-
lima, Florida ana Alabama to the list of
special guests Of honor. Chairman john
Screven was requisite 10 write invita-
tons to the reunion. as the guests of the
committee. TO these gentlemen.
The committee also added The name Of.
Capt Bennett H. Young. chairman of the
Executive Committee Of the reunion Of he
entire body of Confederate Veterans, that
is TO take place in Louisville next spring.
If those to whom these invitations have
been extended attend the reunion, there
viii he a galaxy OF distinguished Confed-
crates from every adjoining state. The
committee has en- most cOurteOuSiy urg-
ent in the manner OF extending the invita-
lions, not only l-eause they individually
desire the attendance of these distinguish
ed and gallant men, but also because they
( feel that their presence win add lar6ly TO
the attractions Of the reunion and serve to
draw TO Savannah those members Of their
old commands who would rejoice al the
opportunity TO see again their OLD COM
manders.
8. - 5,ilSs 80 ~ notrr,a,7 Of the
,,,"5t+, ~ +i ~ (,,,as a com
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the Atlantic circuit, requesting him 10
postpone the time Of session Of Liberty
Superior Court until day after the re-
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success ~ Inc reunion This aotion has
been irsnirad Inv tho recent Of a number
of 1atters fror, ~ .arnre IN liberty stat
ing mar their members yvouid he rlad 10
attend The reunion but tl,at mary 81 them
had been summoned to annear either as
parties Jurors or Witnesses in the vario,,s
cases that are tn ba tried At The them Sos
sion of the court
nv nnoft.,n tba secretary vvas directed
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dies memorial assooiatiors Of no at,ta
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sent out within tbe next few davs Tbn
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
State Fair, Atlanta.
Low Rates via Central of Georgia
Railway,

$3.50 round trip for tickets to be sold
Nov. 2, 8 and 4, limited returning to Nov
6. Above rates includes one admission to
fair grounds. Also tickets will be soSd Nov.
l 10 Nov. 4, inclusive, limited returning m
I'll Nov. 6, at one fare for the round trip.
plus so cents admission to the fair grounds
The only line with double daily service
and solid through trains to Atlanta. File
giant sleepers by night. parlor cars by dav
Ticket Office. 1O7 Bull street and Union
Depot.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
THREW cIGAnETTn IN THE BED.

The Bed Caught Fire and the De-
partment Was Called Dat.
An alarm Of fire was sent in at about
1890 last night from box No. Il. at East
Broad street and Oglethorpe avenue. The
fire department responded promptly. and
found The blaze az No $40 Hun street
east 1t was put out with hand extin-
guishers.
1t was reported that several drunken
colorod women were occupying the house
aud one of them threw lighted cigarette
on the bed, igniting ii. 1t was this that
caused the department to be called out
The damage was slight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
MADE DISTRICT DEPUTY.
Charles r. Fulton HonOred by the
Masonic Grand Lodge.

Word was received in the city yesterday
Of the election OF AR. Charles F. Fulton
Of Savannah as district deputy grand mas
ter for the First District for the Grand
Lodge Of Georgia. Mr.. Fulton is now in
attendance upon the session OF the Grand
Lodge at Macon. lie has been worship
ful master Of Soiomon's Lodge for the
last several months, and is one of the
best known of the younger Nasons of the
city The position of district deputy is q
responsible one, end Mr.. Fulton's friends
here are gratifed at the recognition ac-
corded him by the Grand Lodge
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
PONCE's SAILING DELAYED.

The Vessels New Propeller Not Yet
on Hand.
Nothing further was heard yesterday as
to the whereabouts of the new propeller
to be shipped 70 the steamship Ponce 1t
was reported telegraph wires were down
at some points. with which II was nee
essary to communicate, and that definite
knowledge of the whereabouts of the pro-
peller are not known. 1t Is expected at any
moment, however. 1t was shipped last
Friday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

New York Herald annual election fore
cast number, Sunday, Oct. 20, 1889 Results
of approaching elections told in advance;
their effects on the national campalsn OF
1900. Price 10 cents by mail. For sale AZ
Est.ns News Depot. IS Bun street Sn-
vannah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02
SIX YeIvet IInta Zoo.

Others advertise hats at SO 90; we only
ask 500 for such qualities as others ask
$500 but al $500 Krouskoffs offer you
the best qualities ard styles in velvet hats.
Others ask 5000 for the same qualities.
Krouskoff' Sad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

IT you buy your tickets by the Seaboard
Air Line you viii have time to take In all
the sights of Vrgnia's capital when Won
go 20 the unwilling Of Winnie Davis
monumeRt.-ad
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National Export Exposition, PhiIa-
delphin, Pa.

The Ocean Steamship Company will sen
at Savannah round trip tickets Tuesdays
and Thursdays of each week, until Thurs
day. Nov. %. to New York and Philadel-
phia, at round trip rate of $3Ss5; final
limit of tickets thirty days from date OF
sale. For further Information and reser-
vaticns. apply to ". G. Brewer, No. 107
Bun street. Savannah.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

You will get fast trains. good service
elegant accommodations. when you buy
your tickets from Seaboard Air Line
agents to witness unwilling Winnie DAYS
monumental.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

Just received. the very finest and latest
novelties, as well as medium and low-pric-
ed furs, at Krouskof's. Special prices
to-day at the great fur sale at Krous-
kofT s-nd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

Don't forget seaboard Air Line will sell
tickets to Richmond from North and
South Carolina points Nov. 4. and G..
Final limit Nov. 49, From Georgia points
Nov. 5 and 6. Final limit TO Nov. u. 20
witness unwilling Winnie Davis monu-
ment-ad
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Final limit OF Seaboard Air Line tickets
to witness unveiling Winnie Davis mouu-
ment will be Nov. 10 in North and South
Carolina, ard Nov. II in GeorEia.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

BE sociable. Prove to your friends that
you appreciate their friendship by serv-
ing them Cooks Imperial Champagne Ex>
ira Dry.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

seaboard Air Line will sell tickets to
Richmond, Va, to witness unveiHng Win
ME Davis monument Nov 4, and 6. good
until Nov u, from North and South Car
DINA polntg.-aL
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soc, GoIf Hats, soc.

Felt Golf Hats. trimmed in silk and
quilts. in all colors, 59c. Others adver-
Use them at 73e and Toe Krouskon Sad.
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OAK. Pine ana Blacktnclx.

Cut any length. for sale by X. B. Cas-
sells. 70s East Gwinnett street. Telephone
Tad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-02

Go by Seaboard Air Line to unwilling
Winnie Davis monument. Tickets sold
al rate of one fare for the round trim
-ad.
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U. 8. ENGINEER OFFICE, ST. Al'
gustine, Fla, Oct. 8, 1899. Sealed proposals
in triplicate for delivering p, 900 tons more
or less, of stone in place in jetties al
moutH of st. John river, Florida, will 30
received here until 70 O'clock noon, Nov
3, 1899 and then publicly opened. Inform
alton furnished on application. c. II. Mo
Kinstry Capt. Engrs
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PROPOSALS WANTED.

U. S. ENGINEER OFFICE St. Au-
gustine, Fla, Oct 81, 1S99.-Sealed pro-
posals in triplicate for delivering about
90 600 tons, more or less, of stone in place
in jetties at mouth of ST. Johns river
Florida, will be received here until T.
room, Nov. o. 1899, and then pub,icy
opened. Information furnished on applca'
don. C. H. MKINSTRY, Capt. Engrs
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