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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
ANOTHER FIRE ENGINE BOUGHT.
A Large Three Horse Machine Order
ed for the Northern Section.

A Large Three Horse Machine Order
ed for the Northern Section.
The equipment of the fire department
will shortly be increased by the addition
of another large three-horse engine. This
was decided upon by the Fire Committee
of Council recently and the contract has
just been awarded to the LaFrance En-
CINE Company. The engine is to be a dup
icate of the large new three horse engine
at No. engine house, except that it will
have some additional modern improve
ments. It's capacity is to be 1000 gallons
a minute.
The contract calls for the delivery Of
the engine by Oct. l. Il will be stationed
al No. engine house on Broughton street,
and the engine now in use there will be
transferred TO the new fire station TO be
established on Eighth street. With the de-
livery of the new engine all three of the
down town stations will be equipped with
the large three-horse fire engines of the
latest type, while the addition of the new
station on Eighth street will give three
stations in THAI section equipped with two
horse engines,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
DEATH or MRs. BRIDGET REAGAN.
1t Occurred suddenly Last Night
From AGATE Indigestion.

1t Occurred suddenly Last Night
From Acute Indigestion.
Mrs. Bridget Reagan died at Ills
O'Clock last night at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Kate Lueders, No. 447
Price street, after an illness of two days,
from acute Indigestion, and heart failure.
Mrs. Reagon was "A years old. She was
born in County Roscommon, Ireland, in
1926 and came to this country about 1915
with her first husband, Roger Pollard,
who died suddenly in 1863 just
after the battle of Missionary
Ridge, and was buried on the
battlefield. In 1868 she married her sec
ond husband, Patrick Reagan, who was
killed about seventeen years ago by a ne
gro while crossing the Ogeechee canal on
his way to the Ocean Steamship wharves.
Mrs Reagan leaves one son, Mr.. 7. A.
Folliard, and a daughter, Mrs. Ira Hugh
ey of Tampa, Fla, by her first marriage,
and two daughters, Mrs Lueders and
Mrs. Agnes Carroll, who was married
here last week and is now in ST. Louis, by
her second marriage.
Mrs. Reagan's sudden death will bring
sadness to the hearts of many people who
knew her. Her funeral will take place to-
morrow. Her daughters in Florida and in
St. Louis have been notified of her death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Attention is directed to the Gilt Edge
stock sale in Atlanta, Tuesday, May /.
The executor of the estate of the late
Charles Beernann will sell a number OF
gilt edge stocks, including $50 shares or
the Atlanta Brewing and Ice Company.
This stock has paid dividends, averaging
1915 per cent. per annum, and is regarded
as one Of the best stocks in the market.
Other valuable stocks are to be offered
at the sale, a list of which appears in this
issue of the Morning News.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
EVIDENCE IN CONTEMPT CASE.

Oystermen's Troubles Aired Before
Judge FaIIignnt Yesterday.
The hearing OF evidence in the case for
contempt made against the negro oyster
men of Wilmington BY Capt. Gus Oemler
was resumed, after a ek's respite in
the Superior Cou vest rday. It was con-
ltinued all morning and afternoon.
1t will be remembered tha the defend
ants, some TWO dozen Of hem, are charg
ed with conttmpl # court in gathering
oyst ers from leased beds Of Capt Oemler
that they had been enioined from disturb
ing. The negroes deny that they have
done this, saying that all the oysters they
have obtained have been rom the creeks
and marshes, no. covered by the res
training clause OF the injunction
Evidence was not concluded when the
recess was taken on last evening. 1t
is hoped to be able to resume and con-
clude he hearing tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Does It pay for young folks, bent on mat
rimony to elopel We think not In the
first place. it Is not approved Of by expert
ence or judgment. Again the formalltios
ana proprioues Of regular procedure are
violated. Relatives and friends Ike TO give
the young people "a start by contributing
useful and needed gifts selected from
Stornbcrg & Co.'S brilliant assembly Of
elegant cut glassware, sterling silverware,
silver novelties, jewelry, witches, clocks.
diamonds and ornamental and decorated
bric-a-brac and novelties. Lowest prices
in Savannah. Old gold purchased al fun
yaluc.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
PROLIFIC WITH BERRIES.
BountifuI Supplies to BE Had I'm the
nInrlSet Vest rdnN.

The city market was prolific yesterday
in nearly all the early vegetables. There
was an abundance of Strawberries, green
peas. and nearly everything of the early
vegetable crop and bountiful supplies of
each were to be found at Logans, or
within stones throw of his stalls, when
customers called for them. For some
time he has adopted a liberal plan in
the conduce of his business, which is not
only TO furnish meats Of an kinds but
anything else customers want that the
market affords. A bountiful supply OF
meats yesterday was quickly taken by
customers anxious for a good Sunday din
ner. Don't for IT mat when you're after
the best the place to get it is from Logan.
Can or phone your order.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
PREPARING ron DRILLS.
Three for Prizes VIII BE Held by
Con. ninnds in May.

The prize drills and dances of the mill
airy will come in quick succession at Ty-
bee, That of the Georgia Hussars will
be May Is, and that of the Republican
Blues will be the next day. The Blues
Thought of having their affair May 10.
but decided to postpone It until the next
day owing to the primary.
After the two drills at Tybee there will
De but "a short interval before another Is
held. The Oglcthorpe Lght Infantry VIII
give one al the Guards Hall on May o.
All three commands are busily employed
IN practice FOR the contests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
A Delicious Smoke.

The Herbert Spencer is an elegant cigar
and is truly a delightful enjoyment to
inhale the fumes of this fine tobacco; 1t
is exhilaratng and delicious.
See that the name of Herbert Spencer
is on every wrapper of every cigar with
out which, none are genuine.
The Herbert Spencer cigars are only
sold by the box of so, Conchas at 50 80
and Perfectos. $50 at Lippman Bros.
wholesale druggists, Barnard and Con-
gress streets. of this city.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
MEMORIAL DAYS PROGRAMME.
THIS YEARS OBSERVANCE TO BE
GENERAL AND IMPRESSIVE.

Anniversary Meeting of the COnfed-
crate Veterans Association VIII Be
Held at Noon-Parade of the Veter-
ans and Sons of Veterans, Under
Maj. G. VI. RyaIs, in the Afternoon.
Republican Blues and LawtOn Ca
dets the Military EScOrt-COl. a. Il.
LavvtOn VIII Deliver the Memorial
Day Address, at the Guards Hall,
in the Standardization VIII
Care for Soldiers Graves.
The observance of Memorial day in Sa-
vannah promises this year to be more gem
eral and more notable than has been the
case for some years. Not that former oc-
casions of the like character have been
lacking in reverent enthusiasm for the
glorious dead of the South, but on Thurs
day special efforts will be made to make
the observance of the day memorable.
At noon the Confederate Veterans As
ISOLATION win hold its anniversary meet
ing, at which the officers for the year will
be elected. These have already been NOM
mated so that the election on Thursday
will be purely formal. President FALL
CANT, Vice Presidents Young. Dillon and
Dreese and the other officers of the asso-
cIa'oh' VINO nav" served uuliHs Tue year
drawing 20 a close, with one exception,
will be again elected.
The anniversary meetings of the asso-
citation are usually productive of stores of
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

About Tetterine, DR.. NJ. L. Fielder of &c.
Iectic p. O., Elmore county, Alabama,
says: 81 know it 10 be radical cure for
letter, salt rneum, eczema and all kindred
diseases Of the skin and scalp. L never
prescribe any thing else in all skin trou-
bles" Send soc in stamps for box If it.
postpaid, to tie manufacturer, ]. r. Shup-
trine, Savannah, Ga, if your drugg st
oesn't keep tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
nigh Mass Of neGuIem.

a high mass q requiem for the repose
OF the soul OF the late Mrs. Bridget a.
Monahan VIII ba celebrated an the Catho-
oral az $50 O'Clock to-mo row morning
The ceremony ~ one of the most dignlncd
1nd Impressive i1 aD The beautiful ritual
VI the Catholic church
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

OF having an awning put up this spring
just drop US a pos al card or telef hone
us and we will send a man with samples
to measure and give yoI an stimate OF
h cost We ha men who un3ers aud
the business thoroughly and satisfac tion
viii be guaran eed. Lindsay & Morgan,
Whitaker and State streets.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Add one hundred per cent. comfort to
your home 90 say nothing about the ele-
Eance and tone Of the enecO by having
awninas pun up They are almost indis-
pensable for offices ana stores in this eli
mate with the hot sun pouring IN from
now until n xt November Let MS meas
ure YOU windows. front doors or veran-
das and give you an estimate. Lindsay
q Morgan, whitaker ANA state streets.
I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
MR.. ROBERT LINLEY DEAD.
VIII BE Buried In Charleston This
AfternOon.

After an illness of seven weeks Mr.
Robert Linley died yesterday morning
al o'clock at the home of Mr.. c. d.
Lee on Habersham street. Mr. Llnley
was a native of Charleston but had been
a resident of Savannah for the last two
years. He was a pharmacist, and had
been in the employ Of Livingstons phar-
macy. During his residence here he had
made a number Of friends who were great
ly panied at the news of his death
The deceased was brother of Dr. W.
J. Linley, Savannah's efficient quarantine
officer His mother, Mrs. Ida Linley, of
Charleston. had been with him for some
time previous to his death. The body VIII
lie taken to Charleston at an early hour
this morning and the funeral Will take
place in that city at o'clock this after
noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Roll up and down like a window curtain,
the very thing for porches, piazzas and
stoops We have them in variety of
sizes and the price is little or nothing com
pared, with the comfort and satisfaction
received. Lindsay & Morgan, State and
Whitaker streets.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
SniIor Hnt SnIc.

Others advertise sailors at 23c and 35c;
these are things of the past; the ladies
will remember Krouskoff's sold them last
season for 23c; competitors are twelve
months behind time; Krouskoffs offer
you the same style end quality for 100.
Tomorrow Krouskoff's place, on sale,
fifty dozen Knox shape, satin split, double
brim, leather lined, silk band sailors
others ask 81; Krouskoff's price, Toe.
Krousko off sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
(5ardnor'S
Bazaar,
IL BnoUGHToN STREET, EAST.

Fountain Pens, guaranteed ..............9Sc
Beautiful Sterling Silver Shirt Waist
Enameled Sterling Silver Shirt Waist
sets ................. ..........ss-''.s.s'''A 40
Beauty Pins, each .........................l &c
Stick Pins, beauties NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc
Cuff Links and Dumb Bells ............Gc
Dog Collar Belts ...........................2
Black Leather Pulley Belts ..............&c
Gents Aluminium and Plated Shirt Sets.l03
Ladies' Mourning Shirt Sets .........".Sc
Belt Buckles, latest ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Crokinole Board Games ................N.-
Archerina, Crown Combination.
Ring Pocket Games.
Tracing Paper just the thing, per I'd. ac
Dolls-Going a bargain prices.
School Books-new and secondhand
Mocking Bird Food, pound ................@'
Bird Seed, pounds ....................."A
Seissors-every pair guaranteed .."..''s.
Razors and Pocket Cutlery.
Flowers, Plants and Floral Designs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Why not screen thai back piazza or
stoop from the glare of the sun and gaze
tain to roll up and down, will cost but
trihe and make the place like an outside
70 m We have them in various sizes
Lindsay & MOI gan, State and Whitaker
r. cts I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
The Latest Things

Are Howard Hats and Turner shoes.
The spring block of Howard hats just
arrived. You should have one to be well
dressed. Stylish straws just in. Turner
Shoes in. A. 5. Nichols Broughton
West-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
nihhon SoIe-R,bbop Sole

The greatest values ever offered will De
placed on sale tomorrow at Krouskoff's.
Lot l. 900 Yards, ell SILK, Fancy
Ribbons, the very latest hem
stitched Dresden, Metallic
etc, in the best qualities of
Silk and Patterns, five inches
wide; regular Soc qualities;
sale price .....................21 I'd
Lot 2. 600 Yards Rare Novelties in
Fancy Ribbons; regular 75c
qualities; sale price ..........33c va
Lot 8. J, goo Yards finch White and
Colored Metallic Taffeta. &c. 19c yd
Lot A. GOO Yards Fancy Ribbons
all colors Observation-Disclosures. &c yd
Lot g. 600 Yards White, No. A and
5, all silk Observation-Disclosures. &c yd
Lot 6. 1909 Yards Black Ribbon, No.
and ), all silk ................ &c vi
krouskOffs Krouskof' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Go to Hicks to-day for your dinner
Everything seasonabe will be served
Spring lamb. spring chicken-all the vege-
tables Of tie season, gathered yesterday
will be eryed
Don't miss this dinner
IT is the thing your system requires.
-a6
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
Lindsay q Morgan, Whitaker and
state Streets,

For awnings; only the best awning stripes
and ducks used; perfect in fabric and
color guaranteed. Large solid iron frames
made IN one piece that can't be blown
down or worked loose by the first storm
Let us measure and give you an esti-
mate-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
A ladv from Sd. AugusLlne wrlteg:

- lduN AlOLA ~ nus b'tAAAN NiitfSs
Dear Sirs; / cannot speak too highly
of your Infants Friend Powder for prick
ly heat ana chatting; it is unequaled.
would not be without it!
Hundreds of testimonials testify to the
merits Of Infants Friend Powder, as
toilet preparation; as a powder FOR infants
1t has no equal. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
A lady from St. Augustine writes:

Dear Sirs: 1 cannot speak too highly
of your Infants Friend Powder for prick
ly heat and chatting; it is unequaled.
would not be without it!
Hundreds of testimonials testify to the
merits of Infants Friend Powder, as Il
toilet preparation; as a powder for infants
it has no equal.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
STR To Macon and Return.

The Central of Georgia Railway will
sell excursion tickets, Savannah to Ma
con, Ca, and return, April % and a. at
rate of S5.73. Tickets limited to April
2S 1900. returning .-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

New line Of striped fannels and home
spuns just received. order in advance.
Summer is coming once again.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
COMMISSIONS HAVE COME.
No Delay in Sending Them 10 New
Field Officers.


Field Officers.
The new field officers in the state service
in Savannah have received their commits
sions. They stood their examinations be-
fore the Examining Board for field Off
GERS last Saturday, and. the Adjutant Cen
erals office having for the last year or SO
succeeded IN doing things without loss II
time now have their commissions. The
great change that has been brought aho [
IN the way business is done since Acting
Ad1utant General Byrd has been in charte
Of the Office Is very pleasing 10 an military
men.
Those who have received their c0mmis-
hons are Lieut. Col. Borne Gordon First
Cnvalry' Lieut. col. IT, S WHY First
Regiment, Infantry Mai Thomas scroV-
CO. Second Battalion. First Infantry: ana
MAJ. w. l. Grayson, First Battalion. First
Infantry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Writes concerning Crab Orchard Water:
IN tardy motion and chronic consupa
ton Of h bowels it e2cels I'll other med
icines known to the profession. ''-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

/ would not take $500 for the benefit de-
rived fl, m a few bottles of Graybeard in
spring. 1t relieved m of that tired feeling.
broke up eczema and rheumatism and
gave me superb health. VIM Martin,
Lownaes county, Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Tomorrow at Krouskoff's, large rose
montures with foliage, will be sold a &c
per bunch other flowers at special prices.
Krouskoff sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

And easy terms of payment to city
students. Cali or send for catalogue.
Draughons Practical Business College.
Masonic Temple, corner Liberty and Whit
aker.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
ChiIdren's Shoes.

Full and complete line of Merriam s
low shoes for children. Well made, dur
able, stylish A. S. Nichols, Broughton,
West.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Those who would Ike to hear the great
Anglo-soanlanayian pianist play at the
Conservatory Han. on April the 18th.
should cill and see Prof. Leo W. Mehr-
tens. --n1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
Thonnesen'S Picture Frame Factory
york. Opposite Postonice.

spo0fd and damaged mirrors resilyered
az moderate cost, with five years guar
antoe on work done. We send for and de-
liver all work.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

I am prepared to do all kinds of plumb
ing promptly. Leave orders at 20 Bryan
street. west. or phone 1874 and the work
viii be attended to at once -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

To city students for limited time-our
rates. Draushon's Practical Business
College, Masonic Temple. corner Liberty
and Whitaker streets.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Get Graybeard at all drug stores. Gray
beard pills are the pills for yen. 25c. Res
pess Drug Company, Props.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
G. FantinI,
Merchant TniIor.

Is showing a select line Of spring pat
terms in sutings and trouserings. A
complete assortment Of striped hannels
and wosted suitlngs.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22
My $3.50 shoes.

Full line of Regent $3.50 mems shoes.
Best shoes ever offered for the money. A.
s. Nichols, Broughton, west.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Krouskoff's will offer tomorrow special
values in s2.9S, $3.50 and $500 Pattern
Hats Krouskoff' Sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-22

Mcrry Wa IAers' CeIehra ION. Augustll,
Ga, April 23-20, 10OO-One Fare,
Round Trip. Via Central of GeOr-
Eia Railway Co.
Tickets on sale April 21-H inclusive and
morning trains 28th, final return limit
April 80 1900 Ticket offices 107 Bull
street and Central Passenger Staticn.-ad
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
MR.. R. L. FARNUM DEAD.
He Passes Away After a Brief illness With
Pneumonia.

After weeks illness with pneumo-
MIA Mr.. r. L. Farnum died Thursday
at his home in Americas. The remains
were brought t Dawson on the early
Central train Friday morning, and af-
ter impressive funeral services at the
Farnum House at 10 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. H. L. Crumbley, were laid to
rest in Cedar Hill cemetery in the
presence OF a large gathering of sor-
rowing friends and relatives.
Mr.. Farnum was stricken at Able
vile while on his regular trip for his
house, the Whitley Grocery Co., and
went to his home in Americas Satur-
day before his death and took his bed.
When death came he was surround
ed by loved ones--his wife, mother and
sisters of Dawson. and his brother.
Mr.. Farnum was forty years of age.
He was reared in Dawson and his gen.
erous and genial disposition made
friends of all who knew him.
The bereaved relatives have the sim
cere sympathy of many friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Chief C.; meron's Report.

Chief Cameron of the fire depart
ment submitted report showing that
during the year Is alarms bad been
answered: total value of buildings on
fire S14, $50; value of their contents 81
$3.50: insurance on buildings 50, go;
insurance on contents So, $50; damage
to buildings 1877; damage to contents
1851. so: total damage $2,574.50. Five
of the fires were caused by defective
hues: four were next houses TO those
where fire originated; cause OF five are
unknown; cause of one carelessness;
there were two false alarms.
Chief Cameron's report continues :
In the above losses 81, 126 was out OF
reach of water or the greater part OF
it would have been saved.
Following I give the losses ofthe de-
partment for the last two years OF vol
unteer service In 1898 Is alarms,
value of property 1850, damage 49,
$50: 1899 10 alarms, value of property
S43,S00 damage S43, 800; 1900 18alarms,
value of property s23, 402.50, damage
S2,57450
The depal tment has cost the city for
running expenses 81, 499. 68, and the re-
duction in insurance rates is estimated
at $500.
We are equipped with one steam fire
engine, value S3, 400; one bose wagon,
valued $500 one ladder truck, value
$500: three horses, value $500; l,8OO
feet of hose in good condition; 200 feet
of hose that could be used in case OF
emergency. This amount of hose is
not sufficient for serious fire by ,2OO
feet, The department has on hand for
feeding purposes 200 pounds of hay,
40 bushels of oats and % bushels OF
corn. Respectfully submitted,
L. ]. CAMERON. Chief Fire Dept.