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The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
ELECTION or CRY OFFICERS.
BIN Fixing II for the First Meeting
81 Council tn January

Of council ia January.
The caption Of the bin is. "A IN TO b.
entitled an act TO ia the time for the
election ana appointment o. al officers of
the city OF Savannah. TO provide for the
terms Of offo, Of oiI such officers TO reg
uiate their salaries. and for other pur-
poses"
Section ! provides that from ana after
tho passage Of the oct the election of all
officers OF the city now elective by Council
including the heads Of the IRE depart
menL police department director az public
works. ana the superintendent u water
works shah take place at the nrst regu ar
meeting of Council in January blcuulally
AN The officers Of the said clty not
now elective by Council shall ue subject
to appointment. and under such rules aud
regulations as the Council OF the cts %
savannah from time TO time may estab-
Nsh."
Sec. . provides that the terms ~ the
officers elective under the nrst section at
the act shall expire AFTER the nrst reru-
lar mceiipg OF the said Council in Jau-
uary. 1901. and The incumbeuts shall have
40 right or authority 20 hold their re-
spective Offices or % discharge any OF the
duties thereof after the said regular meet
Ing
Sec. 3 provides that any vacancy occur
ring after the regular election may d.
nllcd by Council az any regular meeting
Sec empowers Council 60 nx tho sala-
flies Of the elective officers and provides
that the salaries once fixed shall nor boz
Increased or diminished during the terms
for which tho officers are elected
II Will Boz seen that The ball does not In
crease the number 81 appoiutivs Offices
nor does Il fiX the time 81 election SO that
that time will be- after the approaching
election for Mayor and Aldermen la
fact 81 does not do any Of tne things Tor
which the politicians hive been schemiuE
and hence there rs likely 10 b. u wall lu
the camp to-day
The resolution introduced by Alderman
Bacon and adopted hy Council reads rs
follow
Resolved. by u,o Mayor ana Aldermen
OF the city 81 Savannah in Council assem-
hlcd that the representative ~ Chatham
county in the Legislature ~ Georgia. aud
the Senator from fhe First District arc
respectfully requested 90 support ana SOC
cure the passage OF h.ll entitled can act
a. tx the time FOR the election and ap-
pointmcnt Of an officers of The city Of
Savannah. TO provide for the terms a.
ofnce Of an such ohicers. 90 regulate their
salaries. ana for other purposes" tho
object o. tho said act a. shown hy the
body thereof. being 60 include within the
terms and provisions OF an act OF the
Legislature approved Dee To- lsis the
superintendent or head OF the tire dee
partmeut the superintendent or head OF
the police department. the director OF
public works. and the Superintendent ~
the water works and thus TX the terms
OF an officers now elective by the Couu-
I'll 81 the city ~ Savannah. and their
cOnpcnsatiru for two years from tho time
Of their election"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
THE MCINTYRE NOT 81.
Must ne Put ia satisfactory Condi-
ton IN Thirty Days

The hearing 81 the complaint against
Mr. J " Mclusirc for maintaining a nut
sancc Ca the rear OF 2ls Broughton street
east In the shape Of an old building al
legged 90 Doe menace both 20 public health
and safety. which has been hanging are
Tor 80 many months. was disposed OF tenn
forar.ly ~ least. Mr. j. r. Saussy. Mr
Mrlutire's attorney. was on hand with a
large array of law books and announced
hts intention 90 the outset Of presenting
number of legal points for the consid-
'ration OF Council. and further volunteer
cd the Information that he had the au-
thoriiic- on hand with which TO back up
his points. and proposed To read them all
knowing Mr. Saussy ~ old. the Council.
was plainly disconnected az the prospect
and evidently DESTROYS 81 heading him on
boz any way that This could bc done with
ont violating az" prupriotles or having it-
SELF e. "a charge of unfair hearing
ouc ~ Mi Snuasys points was that tb.
Council. in passing upon matter OF this
kind, sat SOS Judges of the law as wei
IS Of the facts. ouA mat mis- being the
case % was their duty To- hear the law
ana weigh IL for themselves and not 10
depend upon the city attorney Tor guild
anee. Another point was that the question
go issue was "a civil one ana as such Coun-
ESQ had no right 60 pass upon "a. Il tot
being vested with the authority. Mr.
Saussy coutcuded o. declare nuisance
though having the right Co nbrogate nuts.
Auces recognized a. such by the common
law.
The Council ala not arre, with Mr. s,us
$50 in thc points mentioned and no vas
ovcrrulcl Mr. SIussy was des.raue ar
continuing to present his points. his Co.
teuuon being. he stated. To- make exrsp-
tiors go tho decisions Of Council In GER
tiorafi which ho proposes 90 take 10 IA.
Superior Court Council decided. howevsr.
90 shut or Tho legal portion 81 the arau-
meut until Do could ascertain
from the evidence whether or
not the building was IN rucb
condition as 90 warrant action by che
cly. several witnesses We're examined
Mrs NJ Ouveira. her daughter Miss OIL
veira. sanitary Inspectors Mcdonald and
Wall Supt Mcguire aud Assistant Fore
man Rogers 81 the IRE department. All
tesufyluc ns 60 the unsafe and unsanitar,
condition OF the building. showing II a.
o. very old and in very bad state Of
disrgruir
Mr. MeIntirc. in tesufylng IN HE own
behalf admitted that the building was
not in che best OF condition. ana stated
that he had made Up hts mind 90 hav.
10 removed some time since. but did no,
DO 80 because OF the request OF the tenant
that IL be allowed 20 remain. as Il was
useful 70 her for various purposes He
had had plans prepared however for the
CONTINUED on Eighth Page)
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
MARTIN COOLEY VERY ILL.
But Little Hope of his Recovery l.
Entertained by Physicians.

AR Martin Cooley. one Of the best
known contractors In the city. IS lying
seriously~'i a his residence. ioi Henry
street west. ana hut little hope OF his
recovery is entertained by his attending
physicians. Mr. Cooley Is suffering from
cong. stion % the brain
lie has been ill only few days. but
SO serious has his condition become that
his son. who Is nov Ia Baltimore. and
other members OF the family have been
telcgraphcd to come az once. During his
long lifetime OF usefulness. Mr.. Cooley
has made many friends IN Savannah and
the announcement OF his serious illness
viii be received with profound regret.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
NEW NAmr, ron STREETS.
Names ana Numbers south 81 An
d~rson street changed.

dsrson street thnnErd.
p.oai. ur. .bs,.. l-.r living upon First
...,i..... .......,. ,,..-,..,.... AMI ana
themselves i'.'''" upon '"it
street lrd Those who tut" been living
.r-.r Tg...f,f. ..r..t g,.II now md them
,.. ..t .,r..,
"tl' o.. upon '' ''' i''' ''.
d.lt. .tr..f. ure similarly affected as TO
.r... Co. Ola. l.r..rt. ...Ieustfors Of
tt. .,.-. imam ,..I.r ,i,., f..It.
...,...l .r......I -t.. magic change last
r.... .r ..r. I,r..f .,.s.. of time rs
.r.I, ....+..... f... ,r.iIr4re. offered hy
.-r-,f I,..., lao fb.. pr.ylate meeting
B.. .......... ,r.. .,r..,. -..ti,r az Anderson
.....-.Iire ID. ,..tr -.n-..5tiye NUMBER
......t.,. nam, tt.,. .t,....t and 40 abolish
f. ,at.rY. ..r... names br which uor.
tsr. III frs .tr..,. ..o te, ..rn.. line have
U..r er.t.a ms. ordinance ELECTS
-.. f.Ii.sIr. .t,rr.. .r street. rorner-is-
t.... ....f. X ,r.i.r..,
t.r.t ana <, I,r.. street,. win T.
known a. T.fr,v-e-af street.. Second. ca
..t+ and 81 nam .tr..t- v.u. b.. known
4. rhtrtt-....tl .tr.... THIRD GRAPEVINE
tl..t rtI,.I ana 81 NI.1,Its streets win
Il. t,.,.,, n. r,rfrt,-,tt-b afre.f Fourth
Bismarck y.at Fogrt7 and 81 John as
v.frD. fourth street Fifth Saruh Wilder
N.HFH fffHNN
.rrIrft.ff-h et-..t. sixth Willow West
SINH ana @f Thomas .a Th4rtv-sixfh
sweet. Seventh ana East seventh as rhlr-
t,-...arfh Elthfn James aud Fast
lIr.Ih .a Thi-tt-rIehth. Smith ami East
ninth a. -rHlrfv-rinth. Tes.th. Church ana
fs.t Church al. FortIath street. Eleventh
ana Lamar se Forfy-nrst aud Twelfth
and south avenue as Fortv--econd street
Center street which runs on % diagonal
I.n. north OF Eighth stree, iu tho soath-
western section. Ws. omitted from among
the name. to he b.ottel out. it not belsg
property part ~ Eighth street
There was no opposition Co tho proposed
street CHANGE the ouly response 60 the
Invitation of Council fsr all persons tn
t.restesi to give rxpr,ssiou az las nights
usetInr being two petitions. one from a
num.ar of we'l-kravn real estate owners
ard the otaar signed hy uiuety-uine prop-
crtt owners ana Residents south 81 An
aet.on both Swing hearty approval OF
ih, proposed measure
Wih me consent OF Alderman Haas
h.s ordinance providing additional restric-
TONS Boa fb. or.r,,I,n 80 -+ree, rtit,,,,..
wa. refererd 10 tb. Commute 81 tn
Whole The ordinance amending the are-
mems pension ordinance. SO ae 10 include
disabled arcmen who have served between
Ten ard twenty years was withdrawn bv
Alderman Haas. IT'D. ordinance also bv
Alderman Haas To- permit Mr. Paul Cont
da g. enlarge tho workshop in tho rs-tr
~ hiz store or Bull street was adopted
Alderman Jarrsu introduced an orii-
nance. amending tho ordinance fixing Tho
chlrE,s against property owners for the
cleaning OF pri,v vaults. bv providing that
wher. tho vault IS abandoned and the
owner announce she intention OF making
immediate sewer connection. thnt the
CITY shall make no charge for filling the
sauu
There WINS only one application for the
Vacant posltior Of rltv nh,.si-lan and
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
BACK FROM the TRAPS.
Dr. =. &. Wilson Won Another Trn-
phy by His Gun shooting.

nr p. G Wilson returned yesterday
from Jacksonville where he participated
IN the trap shooting under the ausplces
~ the Peters Cartridge Company and the
Jacksonville Gun club he brought back
tie gold locket that was offered as the
prize 20 the amateur making the highest
percentage - dead birds IN the two days
of the contest. ur Wilson's percentage
was s6 The locket was offered by the Pc
tiers Cartridge Company
Some splendid shooting was seen M the
jacksonville traps Some OF the scores be.
iug wonderful Fox and Tanning did
beautiful work though. in the last DAYS
shooting Or Wilson was hut two birds
behind one Of these professionals. ana but
che bird behind the other. Mr Henry
Woeltjen Of Savannah. was also IN at.
tendance upon the shooting.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

We desire TO notify our patrons and the
public IN general that tho old established
dry goods firm of Gustavc Eckstein & Co
continues business ~ the Oh stand. u and
Is BrouGhton street. west ana has no
connection with any other firm in the
city.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Just received a large and assorted sup
ply OF school bags and school supplies
all At cut rates: from 10 cents W. also.
usual large stock Of all the school books.
now used in Chatham county. At Esulrs
News Depot, IS Bull street Savannah.
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
MACHINES sTILL TURNING.
No Attention Being Paid TO Recent
supreme Court Decision

Tho recent decision by the supreme
Courr % the state that nickel IN the slot
machines are gambling devices pure and
simple. and that the proprictors OF such
machines violate the gaming laws and are
liable. upon conviction. 20 punishment as
for "A misiomcanor. seems To nave had
20 effect boo Savannah
The machines that have been in use Ia
the past are in use sttll and are used by
tho customers OF me cigar stores saloons
and soda fountains in which they are for
the most part placed. just as often. 4 few
Of them. possibly may have been rcmov-
ed but the very great majority are still
where they always were
As matter ~ fact the machines IN use
in Savannah are such 'rininE affairs that
n Is scarcely 90 be- expected than anyone
will work un any very great amount OF
excitement with himself over their opera-
lion For the most part they simply enc
able the customer. II DE- De- lucky. 10 got
an additional cigar or other article. he
gets what he pays for anyhow
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
CLOSE To so,sOO.oos.
Last Months Exports Greatest In the
History of the Port.

The value Of exports from savannlh for
ire moath OF october was Ss4Sisi6. the
greatest 10 the history OF the port. The
nearest previous record wns that OF No
.embor 1891 when the value Of the ex-
ports reached t7.253.0S7
The increase is explained in the large
number Of both steam and sailing yes
se.s which arrived ard loaded during the
month carrying cotton. phosphate rock
naval stores. lumber ana other leading
products handled through Savannah. The
showing s. one which viii be- pleasing to
the business interests % Savannah. ana
will doubtless be surprise % many. IL
speaks for the enterprise and energy OF
local commercial interests.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Ascension protesrng as1inst The opening
nf tl~ streets through the squares The
names attached to the communication
were Rev W. g. srbatner. Fred Vessels
Charles E stanton. vs. D. Spann and
George IS Wstmnu
= communication from Mise sarah A.
aui Grace D. Harmon teacher of music.
stating chat they were foIowfd upon fhr
sfrs,. arl annoyed unl trsuItsd rs rar-
tt ANA giving ,he names ~ tn p1rues
complained of was referred 20 tho Mayor
tn N.a Nurrs tinr
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
pcath OF Fillmore Misrln..

died at his home. No. IA West Broad
street. yesterday from double pneumonia
and n grippe.
Tho deceased was a bright lad. He was
employed 10y the Krouskon Millinery
Company. The funeral will take place
from 81. Paurs Episcopal Church at 4
o lock this afternoon
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
siI.os. Importcd Hats. s14.os.

The Belle Paris and ana latest novelties
So French hats. N49s worth So. No o.hsr
house IN savannah can show these novel.
ties. krouskoh' g. the mi.liners -ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Full line Of novelties IN god hraids.
oil widths also sold ribbons and laces. at
30 pcr cent lower than any house An so
vaunah. Krouskon's import their novel
ties-rctail 40 wholesale price Krous-
kon.s. Tho mIlIlnera I'd
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
$1,000. Pattern Hats. $1,000.

To-day az Krouskon's the richest gems
in Pattern Hats. $40. others ask So for
patterns not near as stylish. Krouskon' $.
the milliucrs -ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

The very popular colonial tgrban. short
back and picture hat. in black six velvet
trimmed In velours. tips ana novelties
These are exceptional values. and sbould
be seen 20 be appreciated At Krous.
koi's, the miiiingrs I'D
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Have a reputation a. purveyors OF ap-
propriate wedding presents II you
don't know they will tell YOU what
you want and their prices are right IN
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Biliousness. Constipation. Torpid Liver
r-rfect relief given by Saratoga Arondack
Water All you can drink for Ave cents
at solomons drug store. Bull and Charl-
ton streets -ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

In small and large shapes from sc 20
S2ss. on colors including castor. navy.
pearl ana black Krouskom's. the mlllin-
Crs.-iid
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
TWO MONTHS COTTON MOVEMENT
Receipts. shipments and Exports for
september and October.

supt. Merrihew % che Cotton Exchange
has just compiled statement showing
enc first two months OF the new season.
as follows.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Exhibit the largest and handsomest dis
play OF real cut glassware in Savannah
-nd
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

European Expositions have awarded
their premiums to only one American
Champagne. Cooks Imperial Ezra Dry.
Try tad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

Buy Old gold At fun value for cash. or
u exchange for new roods.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

A High-Grade Institution Tor Ladies -
Shorter College. Rome, ca. Write for
catalogue-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01

II your stomach S. weak Il should have
help Hoods sarsaparIlla gives strength
60 the stomach and cures dyspepsia ana
indigestion I'D.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-01
sternberg a Co.

Buy Ola sola. for cash. at fur value.-ad
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
THREE TRUSTEES RESIGN.
RESULT OF THE ACTION REGARDING
PRODUCE EXCHANGE GRATU-
ITY SYSTEM

Following the adoption Monday of the sssen-
tal features of the proposed plan for radical
change in the Produce Exchange gratuity system.
day sent their designations the president OF the
Exchange, and il is said that the other two ars
about to take the same STEP The trustees are
Lewis H Spence Frank Brainard. Edward c. Rice.
G. h Clark tr., and z. T. Hopkins One OF the
provisions of Amendment I. OF the two amend
ments carried on Monday is as follows:
The trustees Of the Gratuity Fund shall convert
the present accumulated fund into cash and after
paying therefrom all expenses, including those
caused by this modification of the gratuity system.
shaI distribute the same among the subscribing
members as the class may be constituted Feb
ruary l, 1900 in accordance with their Just and
equitable rights.
1t is this section il is understood which has led
to the resignation Of the trustees. they dis
inclined to take upon themselves the obligation OF
judging what the lust and equitable rights
of the many hundred subscribing members to par
tcipation in the distribution of the S7500Oo fund
The adoption of Amendment III. IL realized
yesterday by the members of the Exchange, leads
TO some queer complications. Seats the Ex-
change have recently sold for about ss. but in
sequence of the carrying of this amendment which
increases from s. $50 the transfer fee. the right
to transfer membership will lcost more than the
membership itself Moreover many memberships
are now rented out by their owners for nominal
sums; ana II is suggested that the amend
mant may prove of additional revenue TO
the owners, to whom the renters might pay SIS or
80 year apiece in preference TO expending $50 for
the privilege OF renting new seats On the whole,
though the members are satisfied with the result
or Mondays vote. the most important consenuenca
or which will be that in future only S450O00 year
VIII De paid In death assessments
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
BOERS VERSUS CIVILIZATION.
AN INTERESTING LECTURE on THE
SOUTH AFRICAN SITUATION GIVEN
BY MISS ROBERTS.

The members OF fashionable society who at
tended the lecture given by Miss Georgna Roberts
at the Waldorf-As yesterday morning learned
many important things about the South African
war. The subject The Beers Versus Civiltza-
tion," and Miss Roberts although English
woman took a broad view OF the subject. explain
ing the different moves in the campaign and the
past causes that have led up the present climax
of
The historical facts regarding the origin and
development of the Boer people, the manner IN
which they became allied ito England and the lat
ter's policy regarding them were all cleverly told.
While the many virtues OF these primitive people
were acknowledged the speaker said they had no
ideals in common with the present progress of the
world. She declared that their cleverness in out
whiting England in preparing for war, virtually
with English gold. may prove valuable lesson
for the British Empire in other conflicts.
Miss Roberts believes that England every
where stands for liberty and justice she is the in
strument through which progress is working for
the uplifting of humanity 10 higher Levels. When
the reconstruction comes to South Africa ii will
be along lines rather than political lines
Eight lectures in this course which Will deal
with the political problems of the East well
Africa, will be given by Miss Roberts,
These lectures given under the auspices OF
Mrs Frederick w. Vanderbilt Among other
Taylor Pine. Mrs. Percy r. Pine. Mrs J. p Nor
gan, Mrs. Albert Hilton, Mrs Gordon Norrie'
Mrs Wallace Shetto, Mrs. William Perry, Mrs.
Bull and Miss Amy Townsend.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
HOW TO JOIN THE T. S. S.

While many outside the Tribune Sunshine Society
understand the object of the society is to carry
sunshine into homes where II is needed. TO pass
on kindness to do a good deed. yet not a few
inquiries come to the office daily asking how to join
the ranks of sunshine workers.
The membership fees of the Tribune Sunshine So
ciety not onerous. often consisting merely of a
suggestion that will bring good cheer to some of
the members of the society. For instance, some
persons join the Tribune Sunshine Society by ex-
changing books. papers, pictures. etc. by sending
In ideas that may be utilized to advantage in the
sckroom, by suggesting work or employment that
be followed by a "shut-in'' and by sending
flowers, etc.
The annual dues mean that once year the mem
bers shall do specific act of sunshine and re-
port it to the office. Many members prefer to con-
tribute sum of money dues wnIcn can be con-
verted into form of needed sunshine for
"shut-in' members.
The endowment fund. which Is regular contr1-
button ranging in from 10 cents month to
81 week. enables the society pay all the postage
and eXpressage the thousands of parcels of good
cheer sent out annually.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
LOVING CUP WILL BE SENT TO REDMoSD

MR. CROKER To BE ASKED To REPRESENT
AMERICAN GIvERs AT THE PRESENTATION.
Prior to the termination of the visit here of John
F. Redmond Member OF Parliament for Waterford
City Ireland. in connection with the Parneu Me-
mortal Fund movement. number of Waterford
and women living in this country decided to
present him a loving cup and illuminated album. in
recognition of his services TO the Irish National
cause. Mr.. Redmond sailed for home three weeks
before he expected upsetting the plans of his
friends.
They agreed to send the cup and album to Water
ford for presentation, and appointed committee
there to receive and hand them over to Mr.. Red
mond. Mr.. Redmond expressed his desire to adj
dress a meeting of his constituents the
occasion of the presentation He fixed Easter Mon
day for his visit to the city.
\ letter received yesterday by the secretaries
of the New-York committee from Councillor Harry
ID. Fisher of Waterford. who was appointed sec
retary. asking that deputatiOn be sent from here
to Ireland the occasion. The New-YOrk commit
has decided TO ask Richard Croker. should he be
In Ireland on Easter Monday, to attend the meet
ing and express the feelings OF Waterford peo-
pie in New-YOrk toward MIR. Redmond. IL Is
pected that the union of the different Irish National
political factions will be announced at the demon
StratiOn
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
TWO DISABLED VESSELS REACH PORT.

The Norwegian steamer Fortuna and the ship
Governor Robbie both came into port disabled yes
terday. The Fortuna arrived yesterday morning
from Havana with only portion of her outward
cargo, consisting of 900 tons OF coal, which she
unable TO discharge at Progreso. owing TO
her going ashore Alacranes Reef December
2s While the voyage from Tampico the Fortuna
stove In her ow plates, flooding the forepeak The
steamer finally came off the reef without assist
ance. and proceeded to Havana for temporary re-
pairs and was then ordered to proceed TO this port
She is consigned to Bennett, Walsh 4 Co.
The Governor Robie. which arrived yesterday
morning from Hong Kong, reports that on Janu-
airy 90 latitude 1924 longitude 72:54 curing fresh
southeast breeze. she carried away her rudder
head. shipped temporary tackle and proceeded un-
der jury rudder TO port
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
CLASS DISTINCTIONS IN MANILA

The lecture on Manila delivered the other day
by Miss Annie L. Edwards, at the home Of Mrs
MeIbert b. Cary. No. 30 West Thirty-frst-st. was
interspersed with anecdotes that lent variety to the
much discussed subject.
Miss Edwards who has lived in Manila told how
the population has divided itself three distinct
classes-the Mahometan. pagan and civilized
Malays Each of these classes lives apart. The
question of real government, Miss Edwards said
applies only the civilized Malays who nhabt the
Iowlands of Luzon. and the Visayan group. these
representing the intelligence. industry and wealth
OF the people