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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
SUCCESSOR TO GUcKENHErMER
County Commissioners Stay Discuss
the Matter in Caucus.

The March meeting Of the Board OF
County Commissioners viii IL held at the
Court House this afternoon al O'Clock
The meeting VAL De the first regular one
since the death Of the late Commissioner
Guckenheimer. and his wise counsel and
shreWd business sense will % sOrely miss
Cd by the other members Of the board.
II is possible that a successor for Com
missioner Guckenheimer will be discussed
In caucus this afternoon, though the mem
hers Of the board are not communicative
on the subject and refuse to reveal the
names Of the men they have in view for
the honor, It is customary for the beard
10 hold a caucus prior to the regular meet
ing and al this caucus Il is reasonably oer-
tain that some discussion Of the best man
+ n che place OF the member who is ab-
sent Viii occur Whether it viii result
10 anything Ike an early election is an
other question.
The question Of back taxes is also to be
considered by the commissioners. i 8
probable thar If way can De devised in
which the burden Of taxation may be made
lighter than the indications now seem 70
promise for the corporations affected BY
the recent tax decision Of the Supreme
Court that this way will De chosen. There
is no disposition 70 force the compliance
with ooerous conditions, when the result
Of strict comp lance with them max b.
ruiuous and disastrous TO business enter
prises IN which very many OF the best cit
izeus Of the city and county are interested.
a committee of Council. headed BY the
Mayor or Acting Mayor. and comprising
besides Aldermen Williams, Bacon and
Mills. viii meet by Invitation with the
commissioners and discuss further the
matter of EstiH Park and is retaking by
the county. The Council has asked u she
commits toners second hearing. through
it's committee. on this subject, and the
hearing is 10 be granted this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
COULDN'T GET A QUORUM.
NOT ENOUGH ALDERMEN WE'RE on
HAND FOR 4 MEETING.

with Four Members of the board out
of the City and one Alderman sick
There Was just n Quorum Avail
able. But Alderman schwarz
Couldn't BE Got-Was Nothing OF
inheritance to Come Before the
Meeting Anxway-Mayor Myers ~
pected Back Tomorrow and the
Meeting Adjourned to Tomorrow
Night - Important Matters Will
Then BE Considered.
The City Council failed to hold its reg
ular meeting last night for lack Of a
quorum. with Mayor Myers in New
York. Alderman Doyle attending the Re
publican Convention IN Atlanta, Alderman
FARRELL in Flori3a and Alderman Graham
OUT OF the city. there was left jus, one
more than a legal quorum Of the board
for the transaction OF business.
Alderman Bacon proceeded TO dissipa-e
this surplus by falling &c. leaving just a
bare quorum including Alderman
Sohwarz Whether the Latter was baking
bread or whatever was she cause. ne
could not be got 90 the meeting Nntn
called Up over the telephone, Alderman
Schwarz replied that it would ue impos-
sible for him TO attend. but he d3 not
state the reason OF the imp-ossioi8tE.
The other members Of the board were
all on hand. They were Acting Mayor
Tiesieman and Aldermen Williams, Wei.s.
Dixon, Haas Mills ANA Thomas. They
SAT around and chattei i'm the Mayor
ofice until they learned that there was
no hope OF obtaining a quorum Then
short caucus was held, after which the
meeting broke Up with the unders landing
that the meeting % Council should be al
jourued until tomorrow nlght
As there was nothing Of importance 10
come before the meeting. l. is not likely
that the citys interests have suffered IN
any way by the post l0nerneut- There are
several important matters on the waiting
list. among them the Boy street track
quest ion, the union depot matter and the
question OF new cemetery site i was
uns5erst tod tlel none OF these matters
were to be eEen up last night on account
of the absence Of Mayor Myers the Mayor
having taken a special interest in all n
the questions
It Is hardly likely that any action would
have been taken. had there been q mee--
ing on the petition Of the Park and Tree
Commission for a special appropriation OF
200 to convert the Bay street green into
Ennrnet Park As this calls for an ap-
preparation the members Of che board
would not like to act upon IL without
hearing the Mayors views Besides. with
house drainage and other demands. the
city's treasury IS not overly flush, and
there Is an evident indisposition 20 make
further appropriations.
Alderman Dixon's hack ordinance would
probably have been brought up This or
dinance provides for the arrest and pun
ishment Of parties who defraud hackmen
and also prohibits the driving ofshacks by
boys under Is years of aGes The hack
men generally are anxious TO have the or
dinance become a law. The Savannah
hackmen are not saints and although
many OF them are great sinners, they are
frequently sinned against II the oFdi-
nance can pass the scrutiny OF the city
attorney, it is likely that it viii become a
law.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Senator Bacon Tele=raPhs That the
Appropriation i All Right

The Savannah hyd-oz-aplIc Once IS no,
likely 20 suryar nv -es=-r Of the efforts
~ so-,s ,r ~, ,,-,-e----.t--si vrs-chdogs
-;-.
u tHe '-SasuiE 10 49--
ton TO this service. A. -he Appropriation
is onI,, ssO eno for els sroo3-t Of fifteen
b,-,rog,s,bt. a. 10, --a -osntrv. il is
-, 49, .-t.. 49,
oll1c-It 20 undersiall --7 ' i-''---i
tack which has bee u71l upan tnls Item
OF a tal which snrrour.s-es millions.
Nten.fo,, ~. -a..-,.-. ria s. ia tra Morn
- -,
-"s s0"S VI TINS a'i7A
graphic Appropriated ara t1e Steps "-l-A
had been taken her 90 -aye tne Georgia
senator's and congr. -sU1 END tneir sup
port In behalf OF the aarr-p ria-ion. let
ter was received from Congressman Les
ter day or TWO az -,atins that as the
appropriations bill RAJ passed the House,
including the reducel l-.oUa1cs 70 tne ~
geographic seE<~lce il 81 ass OUT o. MS power
TO do anything ana sting that the
Georgia senators b. -4-sl TO Ihe TO-
lowing telegram wa u.cordinE-y sent 10
Senator Bacon yesterday morning,
House bill before ate providing sup
Port for hydrograp1. --vIce seriously az
fects maintenance C.. savannah hydro
era phic Office. on - vitality necessary 10
our South Atlan.ic -uus-ce.
This dispatch wa ~---i 1y Hon. Het-
man Myers, Mayo Ar q. 4. Slearso1,
president OF the Cr-.e1 Exchange, AMI
Capt D. G. Purse -iient Of the Board
Of Trade. Senator H-c0n had doubtless
given the matter srr- attention already.
but. anyway he r-- have done some
quick work. as Wa d7uced by the fo--
lowing telegram reserved from him yes
terday afternoon:
Washington. .. O. March : 1so.-Haye
seen chairman ar leading members OF
Appropriation Conn and am author
lied 10 say that comm tee mas matter o.
Savannah hydrogr au1i- Office under con-
siderati0n and will make necessary change
in House provision most probably 10 ex-
tent that may De -mmended by Com
modore Bradford
4 copy OF this dispatch was received by
each % the gentleu VINO signed the tel-
egram 10 Senator 9a-en. Naturally, they
were very much III SD with the prompt
and effective ac-i-- taken by Georgia ?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
FOR PROBATE N SOLEMN EoRM.
Representative of Mr.. Corners Es-
tate Filed an Application.

Mrs Lila C.. Conner. eXe-utrix. and Ed
ward T. Conner. Hugh NJ Conner. Jr.. and
B. \. Denmark. executors Of the will OF
Hugh ". Conner, deceased, filed a petition
in the Court OF Ordinary yesterday TO pro-
bate the will in solemn form.
The viii was probated ia common form
when the executriX and executors quail
fled, several days ago. Fer the purposes
OF the proceeding Miss Annie Conner was
appointed guardian ad Item OF her min
or brother and sisters. John D. Conner.
Miss Mary Conner and Miss Lila Conner.
who are heirs % The estate and are also
beneticiarics under tne will of Mr.. Conner.
At the next term OF the Court Of or
binary beginning the first Monday in
April, the Viii Will be- offered by The exec
utriX and executors ard probated Ia sol
emn form.
The minutest requirements Of law has
been complied with ana every dictate OF
caution observed Do taking the preliminary
steps looking TO the final probate OF the
VIII
The will of The late simon Guckerheim-
or was admitted 20 probate Ia solemn
form. an Of the heirs al law Of the estate
appearing and cousenting. The executr!x.
Mrs. Sarah Guckenne.mcr and the ex-
Cr1tors, Abraham :. Guckeuhe !mer. Moses
:. Guckenheimer and Leopold Adler. nam
% in the viii, were granted leave 70 quail
liy and execute the trust condd.d TO them
Ia terms Of the Law ana the testator's be-
he~s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
AMPLE BURIAL ROOM.
Alderman Wells Says no New Gene
terry Is Needed.

The City Council does not appear 10 BE
in any haste to act in the matter Of a new
cemetery size The question Will probably
came up for discussion in some form at
the adjourned meeting tomorrow night,
but IL is not likely that any decisive &C
ton viii be taken for some time vet.
Alderman Wells is one of those who be-
lieves that the city is in 10 immediate
need for a new cemetery. There Is con-
siderable room at Laurel Grove yet" said
Alderman Wells, in discussing the sub
Ject Nv hat WIKI the lands recently made
available and lanes Immediately adjoining
which can Dc maze available, together
with the unused space in the private lots.
Laurel Grove can be made 70 last Tor sew
eral years Vet. Then there is the strip
adjoining between the white and colored
cemeteries, which can be added 10 the
whhe cemetery aud which would provide
room for a number OF years Besides
there is Bonayenture. There IS plenty Of
room there, enough, probably, to furnish
burial room for the population of Savan-
nan for the next nifty years
Whatever the city does" said Alder
man Wells 1T should not buy any site
which is not easy Of access. and this. or
course, means street railroads There are
only a small number Of people who can
afford TO hire a carriage every time they
wish to visit the grave Of loved one An
other thing 10 BE- considered Is thai the
graves Of the deceased are usually cared
for by the women Of the family II would
hardly be safe for "A woman 10 20 alone
TO new cemetery in the woods three or
four miles from the city. in - section
thickly inha bited by negroes and with
hardly white person living In a mile OF
more. This would he the case with almost
ony Of the new sites that have been Of
fered
For my part" said Alderman Wells.
4 do not think these lands within three
or four miles OF the city win be worth
much more twenty years hence than they
are to-day, while The interest alone VIII
more lhan doAn-. ~. -a-L I'm LhaL sL-..-,l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Lippman Brothers carry in stock the
most noted brands.
Antediluyian is a celebrated wh,skev
bottled BY Osborne Of New York. and are
safe in saying II Is one OF tae bast
whistles IN the city.
The Peoria Rye Whisky. bottle in bond
by Clark Bros. Of Peoria. IL. IS also =
fine whiskey.
The Peerless whiskey. bottled in bond a 4,
Hcndersonville, KY beins under the su-
pervision of the United States government
insaring purity and strength.
Lippman Bros. are wholesale druggists
but they intend 10 retain these fine wins
kies .-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
WAY OPEN TO GET DRY DOCK.
Mr.. John Rourke Advised That Next
cans Don't Get the One at Havana.

cans Don't Get the One at Havana.
Mr.. John Rourke has received a letter
from the American cpnsul al Madrid with
reference TO the big Havana dry dock.
which is owned by the Spaniard The let
ter is in reply to one from Mr. Rourke
requesting the consul to keep him posted
as 10 the action taken by the Mexican
government which was negotiating for
the dock. The reply was TO the effect
that all negotiations with the Mexicans
were OF, and that the way was clear for
Air. Rourke 10 make 40 offer.
1t viii be remembered that Mr.. Rourke
was among the first TO oD=n Up negota-
tons for the purchase Of this great dock
and tor time he had hopes VI forming
a company that would buy il. He has
assurances from Northern capitalists that
they would lend a hand While it is not
known what success viii attend his IF
forts il Is understood Mr. Rourke intends
TO ac an take up the matter and Will
know before a great while whether the
Sraniards Will sell on reasonable terms
The price previously asked was too hign
for those Interested 20 consider
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
rR1-cLUB LEAGUE GONE UNDER.
Indoor Base BAH Played Ont for the
Season.


The Tri-Club League of Indoor Baseball
teams is no more. The fact has not yet
been so decided officially, because the
board Of directors have not been able to
hold a meeting for the purpose. but they
will do so some time this week, probably.
The league played in hard luck from i-s
inception Not only was great difficulty
experienced in securing a place for regu-
lar practices but even the players them
selves became lukewarm in their support
end attendance. Under such conditions
4 is not 20 be wondered al that the game
did not receive tne patronage from tae
public that ia formerly enjoyed and that
the receipts OF the door were barely, II
quite. enough 10 cover the running eS-
pcnses OF the league.
The Marks Gun viii go to the !. VI. II.
A. team. 10 having won the greater NUM-
Der Of games played. The presentation
viii be- made az an exhibition game that
the Y. NJ H. A. and a picked team VIII
play n the near future for some charita.
bic organization. The cup does not be-
come the property OF the Y. NJ. II. A..
hut will grace their hall until wres;e1
from them by some other team. it being
the expectation OF the boare OF directors
or the league 10 revive ii again next win
ter when it Is hoped both the interest OF
che players Cad the public may be greater
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
POLICY SHOPS CLOSED.
Smallpox Scare Responsible for the
Latest Order on the Subject.


Latest Order on the Subject.
The policy shops have again De order
ed close. This time il is On the plea that
they are likely 70 prove centers Il infac-
tion for smallpox. Il was rcported to
Health Officer Brunne- that negro who
Yves suffering with a suspicious disease
likely to develop into a case OF smallpox
had been a policy writer 10 one Of ire
shops.
The class Of negroes who conr-eest ate IN
ner and the ease win which they mI4rt
become centcrs for The sp-ead Il the dis
ease was at once apparent He c5mmuni-
ca ed with Acting Mayor Tieiemln on
the matter. The latter was sl- pusci 70
hear that the policy shops IS re- still il
operauca and he 90 cuce issued iust-ue-
tons 10 the superintendent 81 police 10
see 10 j that ali places Of this kind were
closed az once. on the aual ground that
the shops existed iu violation Of law end
that they were also likely o. prove n
tors OF Infection. Explicit orders on tris
subject were mated Superintendent
Screvcu yesterday.
Il has not been so long since Mayor
Myers issued a very positive order 20 the
superintendent OF police inpressng very
strongly upon the superintendent th3t IN
detectives must see 20 i- chat an place.
q this kind and frauds upon he publ. e
generally should be suppressed The pol
icy lotteries and the gambling bu iness
generally has been very quietly conduct
- since, but the business is evidently still
going on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Capt. Cunningham Elected to Sue
coed the Late Col. ScreVen.

Capt. Cunnin CHAM Elected TO Sue
coed the Late Col. Screven.
Capt. H c Cunningham was chosen
PRESIDENT Of the Bcard o. Trustees Ct
Chatham Academy al a meeting yester-
day al the Once Of Col. q orse \. Mer-
Ger. The election was to I'll the vacancy
left by the death of the late Col John
Screven. Capt. Cunningham has been on
the hoard a number cf years. and has al
ways shown great interest in the acade-
my's affairs.
Gen. W. W. Gordon moved that Col. J.
HIM Clinch be made president Of the
board. Col CHnch had already declined
the honor. but was compelled to co 50
again, so anxious were his colleagues to
have him accept lie felt that his health
would not admit o. his accepting.
Mr.. W. L. Clay animated CaA Cum
ningham. In doing so he said ne felt that
the president Of the Board OF Education
should not also be president Of the Board
CT Trustees n view OF the business re-
lations that exist between the TWO bod
les. Col. George A. Mercer is president OF
the Board u Education. and mis- name had
been prominently mentioned in co1uec-
ton with the succession 70 the przsi sency
of the trustees.
Some discussion Of the affairs of the
trustees followed the election CT Capt.
Cunningham. Tie members of the boar1
are interested in the restoration Of the
academy and are anxious 10 see the work
done as quickly as may be con istent ri n
the o@st results. In this connection. a
letter was read from Col. } II. Estill,
Chairman OF the committee from The
Beard OF Education. saying that his com
mit,ee awaits the convenience Of the com
nittee- from the trustees 10 consider the
plan under which the restoration OF the
academy should be financed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
CLEVELAND AND LAMONT.
Passed Through and Miles and Me-
Kiniey Arc TO Follow.

Two gentlemen who have figured prom
inenJly in the politics OF the country and
who have occupied high places in it, gov
eminent passed through the city yester-
day afternoon. They were ex-Presideut
Grover Cleveland and ex-Secretary Of War
Daniel Lamont
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr. Lamont are 60
ing to take short jaunt through Flor
ida It is possible that the TWO, since
Mr.. Cleyelands denial tha| he is not in
exec lleut heakh. may take a try at the
ducks and other feathered game Their
touduess for this sport, 50 frequently COM
menfed upon and made a subject for carl
Ceture and cartoon by the opposition press
while Mr. Cleveland was President, is well
known. Mr.. Cleveland many admirers
in the South VIII wish him the greatest
luck if he cries for duck. or quail. just
as they were pleased with his statement
Of good health.
The private car Yellowstone" was at
Jac5ei 70 the Southern Railways south
bound train yesterday afternoon. 1t was
thar in which the gentlemen Travelled. As
sistant General Passenger Agent 5 H
Hariwick of The Southern. than whom
there is no 0ffic al more genial or popular.
was also On the train and renewed his
acquaintance with mis- distinguished fel-
low passengers.
The Plant System has been advised Of
a prospective trip OF Gen. Nelson i
Miles. commanding the United States
Army. II is expected the general will come
through Savannah within a few days His
itinerary has been made out and includes
a number of places in Florida. No pro
vision IS made for a stop-over in Savan-
n h, and Is IS probable there will he none.
With President Mckinley also down for a
,r p 10 Thlmasville and numter Of promi-
nent men already gone through. Savan-
nah is this sea on made a station In the
journeys or many celebrated travellers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
wEsTCoTT's FAMILY NOTIFIED.
No Further News of the Young Mans
Disappearance.

Nothing further has been learned about
the DISAPPEARANCE of Harley S Westcott.
the Young pUrser OF the steamer loretta.
who is supposed to have committed suicide.
The address Of Westcott's father was as
certained and Capt. SJrobhar agent of
the Doretta.. wrote him at Mobile, &C
quainting him with the circumstances Of
b : son disap pearance. \ cousin. who is
with the Beach & Miller line at Crescent
City, Fla, and who was On very friend Y
terms with Westcctt, was also written
The Doretta left on her regular trip for
Bluffton Yesterday. Capt Helmly VIII
make inquiries along May river fer in
formation Of the missing purser and may
have some news on his return to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Avaline Blake obtained second verdict
and decree CT total divorce from her hus-
band. William Blake. in the Superior
Court yesterday. Cruelty and desertion
were the grounds upon which the divorce
was obtained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
Leopold Adler.


Tuesday ana Wednesday March g and
II. Will introduce 10 the ladies Of savau.
nah and vicinity the newest Paris fash
ions in sprin- 1890 hats and bonnets. Al
the new shaues, tints and styles viii oe
shown in great profusion.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

We have nice line OF CIDER in bottles
pure and genuine. from the celebrated
establishment Of Mote & Co. Of Ney
York.
The Russet Cider and the Crab Annie
Cider are very good. Lippman Bros. cor
ner Congress and Barnard streets. sa
vannah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

In the Superior Court yesterday. l. D.
joel former subject OF the Queen Of
Great Britain and Ireland. renounced his
allegiance 10 that sovereign and. taking
the oath Of allegiance TO the United States,
made made a citizen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
Sleeping Cars Between savannah
and Montgomery.

The Plant System viii ina.uaurate
sleeping car service between Savannah
and Montgomery, Monday Feb l9 Leave
Savannah S p. m, city time Arrive Mont
gomery $40 a. mad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08
FORMER sAvANXAHIAN DEAD.
savannah Relatives VIII Attend the
Funeral Services

Mr.. William Patterson WHY who lived
at Savannah some years ago. being en-
ployed by The Plant System. died last
Monday at Patterson Ga. He was a
brother Of Mr. Habarsham WHY of this
city The latter and Mr.. Lee Nyily. a
nephew, will attend the funeral services.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Grand opening spring and summer mil
hnery, March Z, 10 and Had.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Murder will cut" Impurities in the
blood will also be sure to show themselves
unless expelled by Hoods sarsapariila.
~ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Ny dear boy. II you have the blues or
Der bottle Of Cooks Imperial Cham
payne Extra Dry. It is exqulsite.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Don't get let-down now. It's the right
sort of weather and the season--but
there's no need Of feeling bad. Graybsarf
will put you right 1t builds you up AMI
sends you through spring whining AND
feeling superb
Graybesrd pills are the finest little fell
lows you ever took. 25c.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

Opening Monday, March L; so 18th and
1sth.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-08

rand opening commences Monday,
arch l2.-ad.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-26
Curios

Kappa Calabashes, Lels, Native Hats,
Hula Skirts, Niihau Mats, Fans,
Shells, Seeds, etc. Homemade Poi
constantly on hand. Mending done
neatly and Cut Flowers furnished by
THE wOMAN'S EXCHANGE
Cor. Hotel and Union Streets. Honolulu
To1nphOpa GRO
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-26
TO TEST THE ACT.

Twelve registered prostitutes, who
have been living on Richards street,
were brought before the District court
this morning. One of them was SEN
fenced to two months Imprisonment.
All appeal will be taken to that wheth-
er the Act to Mitigate gives protection
from arrest. The other cases were con-
tinued to abide the result of this 6p-
peal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-26
HAD OPIUM.

Henry Kali, a customs guard, was
arrested yesterday on Puncbowl by
Deputy Marshal Chillingworth and a
posse for selling opium. He had just
disposed of nine tins, and had 500 of the
marked money prepared for him, in his
pocket He owned up to his offense.
He had his customs badge on when ar
rested. His case was continued in the
District court till Wednesday morning.