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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25

down there" he said, was the disin-
clination Of the better class OF Cu5ans
to lend hand. The we my and we'll
educated natives could have been oil
the greatest assistance, but they re-
fused to accept civil offices and hung
back and sulbed, complaining that too
many of the minor positions had been
given to Spaniards. One Of the places
where those conditions prevailed was a
small town not far from Santiago,
where General Wood was particularly
anxious to secure good Cuban mayor.
but he had been warned in advance
that none Of the men considered avail
able would dream of taking the post.
One day the principal storekeeper of
the town came to the palace to see
about a small contract for fodder He
was typical native Of the mercantile
class, fat, garrulous and conceited, and
it was evident that he was the chief
gossip of his neighborhood. After con-
Guiding the business matter the gen.
eral pretended to consult a letter. BY
the way, senor,' he said, you are an
old resident of this country, and
would like you to give me little ad-
vice I am at your Excellency's SER
vice. said the storekeeper, swelling
with pride. Is it true, then, as is
stated to me- continued the general,
that the Cuban gentlemen are very in
differently educated and fear to accept
civil offices lest they appear to disad-
vantage compared with Spanish en-
ployes? No. your Excellencyi
roared the Cuban, Indignantly, that's
all Spanish lies! Some scoundrel
Spaniard wrote you that to make you
prejudiced. Our Cuban gentlemen
and he poured forth his wrath and pa
triotism for nearly half an hour. All,
WELL said Wood, quietly, L merely
wanted your opinion and am sure I'm
very much obliged. You'll consider
this conversation private, of course
Certainly said the storekeeper, and,
as the general anticipated, he hurried
home and told it to everybody in town.
A few days later one of the leading
Cuban citizens was appointed mayor,
and at once accepted. He is still ad-
ministering the Office with great sue
cess. New Orleans Picayune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
A PINK MINUTE.

Extract from love story In a popu.
lar magazine:
He had no sooner glued his eyes to
hers, which we're of a deep violet color,
than his heart began to beat with
rapidity. A choking sensation per-
vaded mis- entire being, and but for the
presence Of an arm chair, he would
have fallen semicouscious at her feet.
Rousing himself with an effort, he
possessed himself of her hand and ap-
praised her of his affection, to which
she replied in excellent French
Ambrose Bierce, in the San Francisco
Examiner.
Nine. Bazaine, widow Of the famous
French marshal, who died some years
ago in exile in Spain, died at prl-
vate hospital in the City of Mexico
Louise Masset, a French governess,
who was convicted of the murder OF
her illegitimate 3-year-old son, was
hanged at Newgate. England. 1t Is
said the existence Of the child was
an obstacle to a marriage she had in
view.
The French government has de-
manded an apology from Santo Do
mingo. The money required to pay
the French claims has been collected,
and the only remaining question Is
that connected with the demand for an
apology.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
HORSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
Writer Sees How Many Human Ills
May Pass With the Horse

May Pass With the Horse.
1t is evident that the present move
ment in automobilism will soon bring
us to a practically horseless era in our
cities. 1t is interesting, therefore,
to anticipate some of the effects on the
public health of large centers of popu-
latiOn that the absence of the horse is
sure to have. The sanitary benefits
that will accrue from his removal,
though entirely unlocked for by most
people, are rather easy to foresee. Of
themselves these prospective sanitary
advantages are enough to make the
coming of the horseless era a boon,
and it is surprising that the advocates
Of automobiles have not made more of
this telling point in their favor For
one thing, the absence of the horse
will probably entail the absolute era
diction Of tetanus-lockjaw, as it is
commonly called-from our cities, at
least.
In our cities the absence of the horse
would practically do away with all
danger from the tetanus bacillus 1t
would render unnecessary the importa-
ton of farm products, like the grasses
on which the tetanus germ fourishes
by preference; and it would do away
with the breeding places of the bacilli
in our cities-name1y: the warm
moist droppings of the horse, in which
they find an abundance of organic ma
terial for their nutrition and the neces-
sary absence Of air.
Besides tetanus there are other
diseases which can be traced directly
| to the horse, but which are only COM
municated by actual contact with the
animal. Actinomycosis, as epizootic,
are common to men and horses. Were
| horses done awav with in our cities
there would come, as direct result, at
| least a marked reduction in the num-
Der of cases of typhoid fever. Sup
Duration in wounds and the supuratiye
| infections would become less common,
and the number and severity of intes-
final diseases, especially those OF the
choleric type, so common in our cities
in the summer time, would be greatly
diminished.
| Whatever can be done, therefore, to
advance the day that will usher in the
horseless era for our city streets, will
| be just so much done in a great hui
manitarian cause. II will lead to a
distinct lessening of human suffering,
as well be it said parenthetically, to a
most welcome diminution of animal
suffering, and will prove another link
in the chain of sanitary improvements
that in our day is frightening the
average of human life so notably and
making it ever more and more liveable,
because more healthy.-Dr. J. J. Walsh
Iii the Automobile Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
AUTOMOBILE PAST AND PRESENT.

There is an interesting paper in the
zine issued in the interest of the new
motor cycle, on 'The Genesis of the
Automobile" by John Grand Carteret,
who goes back to the scythe-equipped
cars which were started down hills or
mountains, to rush. by their own mo-
mentum, upon Alexander's conquering
army in Persia, and the ancient Swiss
sickle wagons, which were pushed
down mountain sides. The first
steam-prOpelled vehicle appeared
in 1865, the invention of Mich
olas-Joseph Cugnot, and in 1870 a
steam carriage was constructed by DOL
lery, which foreshadowed the locomo-
tive of today. Oliver Evans, an Amer
lean, invented a steam carriage in 1900
and later Robert Dudgeon built a
steam wagon which he used in his
business in Long Island. Then fol-
lowed many other devices, which the
development of the railways put stop
/ to. Mr.. Carteret takes a very saneuine
view of the future Of the automobile.
He naturally looks for a great stimu-
. lus in the construction of good roads.
which are essential to automobile trav-
ell and he has this to say about the We
hicular revolution, as he contemplates
it: 'Locomotion can no longer be con-
centrated at certain privileged points.
and the present luxury of travelling
will no longer be limited to certain
districts, but come within the grasp of
all. Thus it is not only conceivable,
but more than likely that the present
century will render the streets as were
the bridges and causeways of Venice
in the d"vs of old Omnibuses and
~ Sc c~rs VIII be superseded by self
uc1 Storage-Hatterv cars: public
electric mobiles will drive out the nres
ent "7tiruated forms of horse-drawn
mans Ms and cabs. and leunty automo-
biles guided by their owners. will teko
the place of the prese nt fashionable
turnouts that throng the mazes of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
TEA FLAVOR INJURED AT SEA.
Consequently Russian Epicures Have
Their Supply Brought Overland.

Russian tea traders have received
news that the great caravans will
shortly start on their / png journey
across Siberia. Within recent years
much of the tea consumed in Russia
has made the sea voyage from Chinese
ports to Odessa on the Black sea, but
Russians say that tea transported by
sea loses much in flavor and quality
In consequence of this the largest tea
merchants continue to receive the bulk
of their stock by the overland route.
Early in January the caravans ar
rive in Tomsk. Between the LIST and
the Goth of the month 10000 sledges
full of tea are expected, each sledge
containing five packages of about 1870
pounds each. The tea is not packed
in cases, but in stiffened OK hides.
Five sledges are tied together and
drawn by one horse. The last sledge
of each group contains hay and barley,
which the horse Of the next group
quietly munches as he travels. In con-
sequence of this arrangement the car
avans lose no time. TNA first horse
only, VINO uoeS NOT leu DIS he Walks, IS
changed in the villages along the road,
but as villages are rarely met it often
happens that the horses collapse from
overfatigue.
The leaders of the caravan, usually
Kirghiz, sleep in the sledges, although
the thermometer is often 40 degrees
below freezing point. From the Chinese
tea growing districts to Tomsk is a
years journey by caravan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
THE RULE OF COMPENSATION.

The rule of compensation in all
things has a striking illustration in
the case of Wilmington, N. c. Steadily
within the last few years the naval
Stores exports through that port have
declined as the neighboring forests
have been worked out. Now Whining
ton is rapidly forging ahead as to-
bacco mart. For the year ended Sep
TENDER 30 more than 100000 pounds
of leaf tobacco were sold there, and it
is believed that the sales during the
coming year will reach 20,OO0,OO0
pounds. During the year just closed
also 1858, 942 pounds of manufactured
tobacco were shipped. Truly, Will
mington has no good cause for COM
plaint.-Savannah News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25

Bots, Rotten Row and Greater New
York's speedway. Even our bicycles,
as propelled at present byenthusiastic
men and women, it is fair to assume
will largely give way to the new forms
of motor cycles that have become so
popular in France and on our race
courses" 1t is likely, however, that
the revolution will not sweep away the
fast and snowy teams for carriage and
driving wagons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25

At Peoria General Dabney Herhdon
Maury, the Oldest confederate general,
died, aged IS. At Vera Cruz and Ger
TO Gordo he proved himself a gallant
officer and was complimented BY spe-
cial orders. Under the administration
of President Cleveland, General Maury
was United States minister to Col
ombia.
Fire at the Barnum & Bailey winter
quarters at Bridgeport destroyed a
large car barn containing eleven cars.
causing an estimated loss of 800, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
GENERAL WOODS TACT.
How He Prevailed upon Better Glass
of Cubans TO Accept Office.

A former officer of volunteers, who
was in the Santiago province for half
a year after the occupation, told a lit
tie story Thursday illustrative of the
remarkable tact of General Wood.
Zone of the chief difficulties encount-
cred in re-establishing government
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
NEW SCHOOL FOR FOND DU LAC.

Fond du Lac Wis, Jan. 19-At the
joint meeting held by the committees
by the common council and
by the board of education, it was de-
cided to report favorably on the prop
osition TO erect a $4,000 school house
in the southern part Of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
COAL FIELDS IN ZULULAND.

covered in Zululand, the same being
up to forty-five feet in thickness, and
of good quality for locomotives and
other purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25

The Wisconsin Telephone company
has applied for a franchise to lay I'M
foreground cables in La Crosse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-01-25
SCHLEY AND NATHAN HALE.

scendant of the family of which Ma
than Hale was a member.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
DEATH OF II. A. sINQUEFIELD.
One of Jefferson COunty's Most
Prominent Citizens

Louisville. Ga. Feb. 12.-Mr. F. A. Sin
quefield, one of Jefferson county's most
prominent and highly respected citizens,
died at his home in this city last night
after a brief illness at the age of GO. For
a number Of years he was chairman of
the Board of County Commissioners. Rep
resented this county in the Legislature
two terms, was tax collector for four
years and for a long time did the largest
mercantile business in this place. He was
a consistent member of the Baptist
Church and had a pleasant word for
everyone. He was a very successful and
extensive farmer and besides the large
farms of his own he was partner with
Gen. w. w. Gordon of Savannah in a
large farm near here. He was first lieu
tenant Company F, Cobbs Legion Caval-
ry in the Confederate army, and a brav-
er soldier never faced cannon. His
body was laid to rest at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon. The funeral services was con-
Quoted by DIR. e. u. F. Golden of Macon.
A wife, two sons and one daughter sur
ViVe him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13

preciated the value of minutae and did
not consider it The mark OF strong MIND
TO neglect little things While he accepted
The rule which Shakespeare announced
through the mouth of Lepidus that small
10 greater matters must give way he dld
so with the pregnant qualification OF
Enobarbus mot If the small come first
lie knew that cOmpacted grains or sand
often make a surer foundation than
mighty blocks of stone. In fne,s he obey
ed the injunction of the apostle and d1d
all things, both great and small, at all
times and in all places decenty and IN
order
Colonel Screven was one of the last links
left that bound US 20 a generation less
materialized less selfish and money
loving, and in many respects more high
toned than our own. He belonged to that
class of men who help to punctuate
cycle, and the bloom of whose life and
character adorns a generation. With
strong masculinity he united most gentle
and kindly ways He was always con-
siderate and conciliatng. There was q
subtle charm in his manner. His voice
like Cordelia's was soft gentle and low
and he was too refined a gentleman to be
ever noisily demonstratiVe or obtruslVe,
He was very rare combination of the for
liter in re with the suaViter in mOdo. He
always wore upon the iron hand the velvet
glove. To the Astounding vitality OF the
5ttOuS man ne united tHe SeutlS Coui tSSy
of the refined and delicate woman. Inc
very atmosphere that he exhaled was re
dolent of his goodness and spread the pure
coutagion of his life and purpose 1t was
impossi BILE to come within the sphere of
his influence without feeling a sense of
betternient and realizing a consciousness
of elevation. He was indeed a knight
without fear and without reprOach. What
better can be said of him than that he
was always a perfect Southern gentleman,
and at a period when to reach such an
ideal was to be but a little lower than
| the angels.
Happy Historical Society to have num-
bered among its guides such noble charac-
| ters and to have been able to suffuse its
benign purposes through the influence and
example of such pure and lofty patterns!
Be it therefore resolved:
First. That in the death of Colonel
John Screven the Georgia Historical So
ciety has lost a most faithful and ac-
complished presiding officer, wise coun-
sellor and a cherished and lamented
| friend
Second. That the city of Savannah has
lost one of it's most public spirited and
useful citizens, who occupied large place
at every stage of its progress, and in all
it's Announcements, charities and amenities
was ever foremost.
Third. That certified copy of these
proceedings be sent to the family of the
deceased with the profoundest sympathy
| of the society.
Fourth That they be spread upon the
minutes of the society upon pages espec-
| tally set apart for that purpose.
Fifth. That they be published In the
Morning News and afternoon Press of this
| city.
Sixth. That the chair. of the late presi-
dent be draped in mourning for a period
| of sixty days
GEORGE A. MERCER.
r. J. MUM.
| ROBERT FALLIGANT.
b. A DENMARK.
]. R. SAUSSY.
Committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
A PRIMARY ron SENATOR
Senator Bacon Wants People to Ex-
press Their Wishes.

Atlanta, Feb. 12.-When Gov. Gamblers
attention was directed to the fact that
Senator Bacon demanded a uniform pri-
mary in the state to determine the choice
of the people for United States senator,
he expressed himself as being thoroughly
in accord with that idea. as he had de.
manded it in mis- race for Governor, and
the party had established a precedent not
only in his race, but also in the sena-
torial contest in 1896 He also said that
Chairman duBignon was committed to the
primary, too. and that he had readily as
scented to his requests for such two years
ago. Gov Gambler regards the primary
as the best way to make party nomina-
lions, because the people are better salts
fed with Hlat mode than any other.
Controller General Wright today re-
ceived an application from the Pacific
Surety Company of San Francisco for
the privilege Of doing business in Georgia,
except in state, county and city bonds,
and will pass upon it tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
A Guaranteed Cure for piles.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PAZO OINTMENT to
refund the money where it fails to cure
any case of piles no matter of how long
standing. Cures ordinary cases in six
days, the worst cases in fourteen days.
one application gives ease and rest. Re
lieves itching instantly.
This is a new discovery and is the only
pile remedy sold on positive guarantee
no cure no pay. Price 90 cents.
If your druggist don't keep it in stock
send us SO cents in postage stamps and
we will forward same by mail.
Manufactured by Paris Medicine Co.
ST. Louis Mo.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF VEHICLES
ETC.

City Treasurer's Office, Savannah, Ga.
Feb. 3, lSOO.-Each and every person en-
gagged in the business of transporting or
carrying goods, wares, merchandise, pass
engers or baggage for hire by means of
wagons, drays, trucks, carts, omnibusses,
street cars carriages and other vehicles,
and each and every person employing or
using vehicles of any kind in connection
with any business for the purpose of de-
liverlng goods sold by them or in any
other manner, who have neglected to take
out a badge or badges for the same are
hereby notified that unless badges are
taken out by or before Feb. II, they will
be DOUBLE TAXED as required by sec
ton Is OF the tax ordinance for the year
1900. c. S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
SPECIAL NOTICE.

City Of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Feb. -, 1900.-Notice is hereby given
that on and after Feb. Is, 1900, all push
carts or wagons, goat carts, and other
small vehicles mot licensed). propelled or
driven upon the public streets, will be de-
clared a public nuisance, and will not be
further allowed Parties so violating will
be arrested and placed upon the informa-
ton docket and fined.
BY order Of the Mayor
WIN. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13

Says He VIII Urge That the Nominal
ton BE So Determined

Washington, Feb. 12.-Senator Bacon
stated to-day that just as soon as he was
able TO go ahead with his correspondence,
he will write the chairman and members
of the State Executive Committee, urging
that the senatorial nomination be deter
mined according to the usual Georgia plan
of county primaries, all held upon the
same day. While The Senator does, not
say so, it is evident that this action comes
as a result of the announcement contained
in some Of the newspapers Of the possible
candidacy against him of Mr.. Fleming
duBignon or Dick" Russell, or both.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
MARRIAGES.

ER-CHANDLER. at the
Mrs. Frederick Chandler, No. 217 West
Henry street, on Feb. u, 1900, by the Rev.
Osgood Cook, Alice Winnifred and e
Frank Kicker of Beaufort S. C. No cards.
Beaufort papers please copy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
MANTELs. CRATES AND THING.


The finest line of Mantels, Thing and
Crates in the city. Prices rock bottom.
Save money by seeing our goods before
purchasing elsewhere.
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO..
Corner Congress and Drayton.
Phone $40
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
RYAN,s BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Rooms q and 20 Provident Building.
Competent office help supplied from this
college Students prepared directly for
business. Day and night sessions. Learn
10 operate the new models of the Reming-
ton Standard Typewriter. that being the
machine which the business world en-
plays. Dearing & hun. Sole Dealers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
SAVANNAH THEATER.
UNDER CANVAS.

The climax of all tented amusements,
West Broad and Bolton sts., Tuesday,
Feb. ia G. Aliens Big Original New
Orleans Colored Minstrels. Two bands,
two cars. 80 people. Clever Comedians,
Pretty Creole Girls, Comic and Artistic
Cake Walkers, and the greatest galaxy OF
Sweet Singers of the Sunny South ever
assembled in one company. All presented
under grand commodious tent, seating
over 1900 people. Watch for grand free
street parade on day of show.
Admission 15c and Csc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


SWEATING relatives and friends OF
Mrs Susan A. Sweat and families are in
vited TO attend her funeral from her :ate
residence, IS Henry street, west, this aft
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock. Interment Laurel
Grove Cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
BIDS WANTED.
City of Savannah

CITY OF SaVannah
Office Clerk of Council. Feb. 7, 1900
Bids will be received at this Office until
Tuesday Feb. 10, at u O'Clock noon, for
the putting in Of thorough order the roof
of the City Market, work to be guaranteed
for one year. Specifications can be seen
al the Office of the City Engineer. The
right is reserved to reject any or all bids
WIN. II. BAILEY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-13
NOTICE.
Office of Savannah Water Works,

Office of Savannah Water Works,
Savannah, Ca, Feb. s. 1900.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
water works office, City Exchange, for the
purchase and removal of the old water
tower in Franklin Square on Montgomery,
between Bryan and Congress streets, I'M
til 70 o. clock Feb Is.
Tower, including bricks two feet below
the surface, must be moved within sixty
days from acceptance of proposals.
A certified checks for % per cent. of
amount OF proposal must accompany each
bid
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved. HAL. H. BACON,
Chairman Committee on Water.