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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

JACKIEs' CHEWING TEST.
Uncle Sam IL Now Conducting an
Important Event.

From the New York Sun.
The annual tobacco-chewing tests
are now being made at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. In the mind of the aver
age able bodied man-o- wars man the
testing of the big guns at the Sandy
Hook proving grounds or the speed
trials of battleships which now and
then are held somewhere along the
coast are, as compared with the to-
bacco-chewing test, of very minor inn
portance. either as concerning them
selves or the efficiency of the navy.
The problem is this: Some 10000
pounds of plug tobacco must be con-
tracted for and it must be plug which
can be chewed or cut up into pipe to-
bacco if the jacky wishes. The inn
portance of making a wise choice is
obvious. Experienced tobacco chewers
estimate that there are about 80
"chaws" in a pound of plug In 100000
pounds there are, therefore, 9,000,O
"ehaws" or smokes. Nine million
chances, in other words, to make or
mar the happiness of those who live
for the honor of their country and the
glory of their flag.
But this is only the beginning of the
problem. The purveyors of plug to-
bacco have their tricks as do those
in other trades, and beneath many a
yellow enveloping leaf or in the leo
rice-fiavored insides of many a plug
may Turk things calculated to disar-
range the hygiene of even a copper
lined bosuns mate. All this must be
considered, the plugs must be chewed,
smoked, chopped-up and analysed and
examined inside and out until there is
no deception in them. Then and not
until then is the contract let for the
1000 pounds.
Commanders Miller and Adams and
Paymasters Cheatham, Rogers and
Schafer constitute the board of tobac-
co testers. They see that the analyses
are made of the 30 or 40 sample plugs
which the manufacturers submit and
pass sample "chaws" to the jackies,
and, after several weeks of careful
consideration tabulate their results
and come to a decision. The board has
several experienced sailormen and
chewing tobacco experts now at work.
Each Jackie gets sample Of each
brand, though strictest care is taken
that a proper time shall elapse be-
tween "chaws," so that there shall be
no mixing Of tastes, and so that each
jackie may have firmly impressed on
his palate the flavor and quality of
one variety before he attempts to pass
judgment on another.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
AT THE THEATER.

Nell Gwynn' was the offering last
night, by the Spooner Dramatic COM
pany. The theater was packed from
pit to gallery and the audience seemed
to enjoy the performance very much.
The costumes were new and pretty,
and the piece was put on well.
Between acts the specialties of Miss
Allie Spooner in illustrated songs were
well received and were a feature of the
performance. Mitchell Ingraham's
funny songs and recitations and F. E..
Spooners comic songs kept the audi
ence in fine humor.
The Spooner Dratamic Company will
play as a matinee bill to-day Pearl of
Savoy" in which it is said to be ex-
ceedingly clever. Tonight Romance
of a Poor Young Man" will be pre-
scented. A change of specialties will be
made at each performance, and from
the way in which the audience greeted
the players last night the week prom
ises to be an interesting one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Miss May Lawrence of Augusta Is a
guest OF the De Soto.
Mr.. w. M. Brown of Atlanta is a
guest of the Pulaski.
Mr.. T. H. Dozier, Jr., Of Atlanta is
a guest of the De Soto.
Mrs. ]. c. Bardin of Charleston is
registered at the De Soto.
Mr.. T. Morle left for New York yes
terday via the Plant System.
MI A. Gault left via the Plant Sys-
TEN yesterday for Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Smith of
Offerman are guests of the Pulaski.
Mr.. E. L. Quarles left for Whining
ton Yesterday via the Plant System.
Mr.. w. E. Kay OF Brunswick was
among the arrivals at the De Soto yes
terday.
Mr.. James K. Clarke, Jr.. Of Darien
was among the arrivals at the De Soto
yesterday.
Mrs. w. H. Stovall was among the
Washington passengers Of the Plant
System yesterday.
Mr.. S. G. Curtice and party of eight
left via the Seaboard Air Line yes
terday for PinehuTst. n. g., where they
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
THROUGH TO TALLAHASSEE.
This Extension of the g., F. md A..
n. r.. viii soon BE Completed.

This Extension of the c., F. md A.
n. r.. viii soon BE Completed.
Mr.. j. P. Williams, president of the
Savannah Cotton Exchange. and of
the J. P. Williams Company, returned
yesterday from South Georgia, where
he has been looking after the interests
of the Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Railroad, of which he is also presi-
dent. Mr.. Williams is pleased with
the progress being made on the line,
and the near approach of it's compile
ton to Tallahassee.
owing to the floods in that section,
some apprehension was felt for the
safety of the companys bridge over
Flint river. The bridge has the finest
of masonry and its structural parts
are Of the best and strongest materials.
Unless a flood out of the ordinary
comes. the bridge is not apt to suffer
any damage.
Mr.. Williams states that the high
waters will, in all proba bility, inter-
fere with the movement of both lum-
Der and naval stores, as railroad traf-
fic has already been interrupted on
some lines. During his trip Mr.. Will
liams saw something of the tobacco
interests along the line of his railroad.
and is we'll pleased with the outlook
for the development of this industry.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

go to take part in the golf matches
soon to be played on the links at that
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Park woodward and
Miss Woodward of Atlanta are regis
tered at the Pulaski.
Miss Josephine Kalman and Mrs.
Lillian Scholl were among the Ports
mouth passengers of the Seaboard Air
Line yesterday.
Mrs. E. Engel, Miss Helen Engel and
Master Meyer Engel, who have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Roths-
child for the past three months will
leave on Wednesday for their home in
New York.
Mr.. John Beatty of Toronto, Canada,
who is stopping at the Pulaski House
for several weeks, had yesterday as his
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Green
law. Other guests were Mr.. Little and
his sister, Mrs. S. r. Rogers of Lynn
Mass, who have stopped over on their
return trip from Florida.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

The farmhouse in South Spencer,
Mass, where Elias Howe, the inventor
OF the sewing machine, was born in
1919, has been advertised for sale by
auction ON March %. The sale will
include the farm on which the house
stands. The latter is tumble down af-
fair but at the time the inventor oc-
cupied ii the dwelling was considered
one Of the best rarDlhouses in the
town of Spencer. No reason is assign
ed for the s1le, bat it is understood
that the Howe heirs feel unable to
hold the property longer.
"A New York woman sued hos
pital the other day for having per-
formed an autopsy on the body Of her
husband without her permission. She
asked $4,000 damages, and the jury
awarded her $500. The subject of the
autopsy had very large and pecu-
liarly shaped head and the hospital
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
SEWING CIRCLE's MORNING.

The Sewing Circle, that charming
little band of Lenten seamstresses,
held its usual Monday morning meet
Ing yesterday at Mrs. James Sulli-
vans.
Those present were Miss Abbie Cope
land, Miss Blanche Chase, Miss Marion
Maclean, Miss Carrie Lou Meldrim,
Miss Fannie Meldrim, and Miss Clau-
dia Johnston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
ROCK SELLS WHISKY.
Money Disappears and jugs Are
MysteriOusIy Filled.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
Inez, Ky, March LIT is now no
longer a mystery as to where the stone
is that the builders rejected. Near
this place, by the side of the public
pike. is a large stone. which all the
land owners refuse to claim because
of the fact that it is accused of SELL
ing liquor contrary to law.
Hiram Luster procured a license from
the government to sell liquor at place
covering the territory where this stone
is located He has been tried five
times for violating the local option
law, invariably being acquitted.
The court finally ordered a warrant
for the person upon whose land the
rock was situated and summoned in
all the citizens, but signally failed to
find an owner for the land. Thus the
court is now in a quandary as to what
plan to fan on to break up the alleged
traffic. The rock is known as the big
Niger" because of it's color. Persons
wanting liquor go to the rock and ask
in a loud voice il the niger has any
liquor. They then retire for a little
while, leaving the money on the rock.
They return and find the liquor, but
the money is gone. This rock has
been making the night hideous with
demonsacal yeIls for ten months, and
vet il is impossible to find any one
who has sold liquor in that vicinity.
-s-o-s-
navid r HilI has as the only
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Emperor William of Germany has
offered a prize for a motor car sSted
for the purposes of farmers. The award
viii be made some time next year by
the Emperor himself.
President Harper Of the University
of Chicago is arranging a special
course of instruction for such of the
students as wish to go after gradu-
alton to the Philippines OF other coun-
tries of the Orient. The University has
appointed AlIeyne ireland special com
missioner to study the conditions in
the East. The University Board of
Trustees has conferred on MIR. Ireland
the title of professional lecturer in
colonial politics, history and COM
nerce. He will spend the next six
months in various countries of the
Orient.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
SOCIETY EVENTS.

Mrs. Anton p. Wright expects to
leave shortly for Charleston, to attend
the wedding of her sister, Miss Susan
Smythe. Miss Smythe is to be married
on the Sd of April to Mr. John Ben
nett, the well-known story writer and
author of that charming little tale,
Master Skylark."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
ACQUIRED SKILL.

Hethodically the angry wife hurled
me cup and saucer at her husband
'eizlng the meat-platter, she batted
me salt-cellar and pepper-holder at
A''n' and followed with voIley Of SUI
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mrs. Charles H. Strong, who is now
IN Florence, expects to sail on the 18TH
of March for America.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

he has said, as he has said oftentimes,
that never in his long experience in
Judge Speer's courts has he known a
guilty man to escape or an innocent
man to suffer
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

The weekly silver tea of the Flower
Committee of the Independent Presby-
terrain Church, will be given Friday
by Mrs. Hopkins.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mr.. Roy A. Rainey. Mr.. w. T.
Rainey, Mr.. A. e. Whitney and
DR.. e. N. Brandt returned yesterday
from st. GATHERINGS, where they were
the guests of Mr.. Jacob Rauers, who,
with other members of the party re-
manned on the island. The Northern
gentlemen were greatly pleased with
their trip
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

authorities could not resist the temp
tation to investigates.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

The weekly silver tea of the Flower
Committee of the Independent Presby-
terrain Church, will be given Friday
by Mrs. Hopkins.
Mr.. Roy A. Rainey. Mr.. w. T.
Rainey, Mr.. A. e. whitney and
Dr. e. N. Brandt returned yesterday
from st. GATHERINGS, where they were
the guests of Mr.. Jacob Rauers, who,
with other members of the party. re-
manned on the island The Northern
gentlemen were greatly pleased with
their trip.
Mrs. James P. Houstoun, who has
been spending the past three months
in Savannah, and is now the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C. Cunningham.
expects to leave Friday for a visit to
Washington, Augusta and Columbia
after which she will return to Balti-
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gratz Myers of Engle-
wood will sail on the 31st of March for
Savannah. On their arrival here they
will be guests of Mrs. Conner.
Miss Edith Finney is visiting her
brother. Mr.. B. F. Finney.
Miss Mary Joe Pritchard has return
ed home.
Miss Sarah Brigham, who is the
guest of Miss May duBignon, expects
to return home Thursday.
Mrs. Horace A. Crane will entertain
informally Thursday with afternoon
tea in honor of her guest Miss Julia
Sanford of Covington, KY.
Mrs. Robert C. Medley of Waynes-
bore is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
g. Carson.
Mr.. G. Noble Jones will give an oys-
ter roast at Avon Hall, White Bluff,
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Catharine Richmond, who has
been visiting Miss May duBignon, left
yesterday to join her family in Sum-
merville.
The wedding of Miss Rebecca Mar
Gus and Mr.. Harry Raskin will take
place at o'clock Thursday evening,
March q, at the knights of Pythias
Hall. Miss Marcus is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Marcus.
Mr.. Houstoun Harper of Rome is the
Miss Robinson of New York arrived
in the city yesterday from Florida,
and, is visiting Miss Eileen Hunter.
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Boatwright
of Roanoke, who are now at the De
Soto, will be guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Julian B. Johnson next week.
The Saturday Euchre Club will be
entertained this week by the Misses
Meldrim.
Mr. Poole of Baltimore, who has been
visiting Mrs. James Sullivan, returned
home last night.
Miss Ellen Smather is visiting Mrs
Tracy G.. Hunter.
Mrs. Bum of St. Paul is the guest
of Mrs. II. NJ. Conner.
Mr.. r. B. Hillyard of Savannah,
and Miss Nellie Jones of Atlanta, were
quietly married last night at the home
of the brides parents in Atlanta. Mr..
and Mrs Hillyard will leave for Sa-
vannah this morning. Mr.. Hillyard is
employed with S. Guckenheimer's Son
and has made many friends in the city.
The Baptist Young Peoples City
Union, composed of the unions of the
city will held a special meeting to-
night at Duffy Street Baptist Church.
The Ladies' Aid Society of South
Side Baptist Church will have charge
of Adlers store tomorrow and will
serve luncheon and refreshments dur
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mr.. r. B. Hillyard of Savannah,
and Miss Nellie Jones of Atlanta, were
quietly married last night at the home
of the brides parents in Atlanta. Mr..
and Mrs. Hillyard will leave for Sa-
vannah this morning. Mr.. Hillyard is
employed with S. Guckenheimer' Son
and has made many friends in the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

David b. Hill has as the only
adornment on the walls in his law
Offices at Albany. pictures Of George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mr.. Poole of Baltimore, who has been
visiting Mrs. James Sullivan, returned
home last night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18
~SOCIETY.~

gar-bowl, butter dishes, cream mug
and knives and forks.
Seeking safety in the hall. the bruis-
ed husband unused to himself:
knew that woman harbored ute
rlor motives when she devoted so much
time to the study of ping pong
From the Baltimore American.
MODERN ROMANCE.
Information, speculation, Nuctuation,
ruination.
Dissipation, degradation; reformation
or starvation.
Application, situation; occupation, re-
storation.
concentration, excavation, nerve pros
tration. A vacation.
Destination, country station. Nice 10.
cation, recreation.
Exploration, observation; fascination
q Irritation.
Trepidation, hesitation, conversation
stimulation;
invitation, reclamation, sequestration
cold libation.
Stimulation, animation; inspiration
new potation.
Demonstration. agitation, circulation
exclamation!
Declaration, acceptation, OSCILLATION
sweet sensation.
Exultation, preparation. combination
new relation.
henry M. Blossom, Jr., in Smart Set.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Miss Ellen Smather is visiting Mrs.
Tracy G. Hunter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mrs. Bum of St. Paul is the guest
of Mrs. II. NJ. Conner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

The Saturday Euchre Club will be
entertained this week by the Misses
Meldrim.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Boatwright
of Roanoke. who are now at the De
Soto, win be guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Julian B. Johnson next week.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Miss Robinson of New York arrived
in the city yesterday from Florida,
and, is visiting Miss Eileen Hunter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mr.. Houstoun Harper of Rome is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blum.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

The wedding of Miss Rebecca Mar
Gus and Mr.. Harry Raskin will take
place at o'clock Thursday evening,
March 81 at the knights of Pythias
Hall. Miss Marcus is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Marcus
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Union, composed of the unions of the
city will held a special meeting to-
night at Duffy Street Baptist Church.
The Ladies' Aid Society of South
Side Baptist Church will have charge
of Adler's store tomorrow and will
serve luncheon and refreshments dur
ing the day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Miss CatlRarine Richmond. who has
been visiting Miss May duBignon, left.
yesterday to join her family in Sum-
merville.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mrs. James P. Houstoun, who has
been spending the past three months
in Savannah, and is now the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C. Cunningham
expects to leave Friday for visit to
Washington, Augusta and Columbia
after which she will return to Balti-
more.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-18

Mr.. G. Noble Jones will give an oys-
ter roast at Avon Hall, White Blum,
Saturday afternoon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-30
REVIVED
And Then Immediately Put
 to Sleep.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The question of the boundrv dispute between the United States and Great Britain, was revived to- day, temporarily, In the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The subject came up In connection with the treaty au,horiz- ing the fixing of the meridian lire which was negotiated several years ago. That treaty has been before the Senate ever since, but it was side-traeked by the ap- pointment of the Joint High Commission,
 and has laid dormant and unacted upon. In todav's discussion, the members of the Committee were generally of the opinion that the matter should be allowed to rest, until the more general questions affecting the boundary are disposed of, and the treaty was referred to Senator foraker, for further investigation, If deemed necessary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-30
GREAT BASKET BALL GAMES
 WERE PLAYED
First Little Jange Occurs and the News Team Will Un
 dOubtedly Protest the Game

Over 200 basket ball fans" witnessed two good games at the w. P. Club last night, one game was noted for good, fast plays with a bunch of chickens to the credit of the w. P. Club bows, and in the other game one played at good pace. with decidedly clean work, with the ex- eep,lon of one remarkable far-fe,ehed de cision which seemed to throw cloud over the remainder of the half.
 The above cold water bath occurred in the las, half of ihe game between the Nal amoots and the News. Mcleod threw a basket. Wall. captain of the N-ws team, asked Referee Hall if basket wasn't a foul, being thrown from across the line. Hall did not answer, and when Wall asked, "How about it." referee called foul on Wall.
 The point taken by Referee Hall was that no member of the players could ad- dress him while game was proceeding. Wall protested, and several of the over loaulelouS spectators, very much against game eourtesiss, took up a rag chewing match. A few small boys hiSSed, some thing which should be taken notice of hereafter, and perpetrators elected for the remainder of series of games.
 The decision of the referee will un- Ioubtedly result In a protest by the News, ;he grounds being that q captain can quss' tiol referee on a decision. This point Is correct and the matter will undoubtedly be so decided by the board of managers, If protest is made,
 AS 10 the games. thev were good. Al o'clock tie referees whistle called the W. r. E. C. and Firemen to their places. The rush began It was evident from the start that the Flremen had been praetieinS and the railroad men would have to hus' tie. The toots of the roOters and the hearty and feveriSh applause kept the two teams going fast. The first half was : 10 8, with the Fire men one point ahead.
 When time for the second half was called, the Bremen rootsrS yelled for their tavori,ss to stretch out more hose, and "lav a line fast" They did. The w. P. boys put salt and sand on thelrtrack, and blt. bang, the boys kept the ball good uaturedlv back and forth, and then tumb- ling into the basket. lt was nip and tuck till near the close, when the fire lighters unlooSened and went al it. Time saw them ahead another point, the score for the game standing IS to B in favor of the Fremen,
 Evidently some of the boys especially Lemcks of the ". P. E. C., got excited, or fouls were struck off lively. Lemcke was not the only one with ehlekenst to his credit, but there were others.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-30
OUTCOME
Result of skagway Flag
 Incident

Washington. J,n. ar.-Asslstant Seere- tiry of the Treasury Spauldlng, acting upon the suggestion of the Secretary of State, has directed that official flags, In future, should not be displayed bv United States customs officers stationed In British North America. Some time last summer a Canadian eust ms fl g was forclbly re- moved bv Americans from building oe- eupled bv the Canadian officials at Skag- way, Alaska, and that incident initiated a correspondence which resulted In an agree ment between the United States and Can. ada that neither should display It's flag in the territory of the other.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-30
co. |. 24THIN INIT. ORDERED
 10 PHILIPPINES
Skagway Post May Be Garisoned By Soldiers From Ma
 nilla No Official Order Received Here

ment of the Columbia will be relieved bv the Seventh Infantry. The department commander, General Randall, will order some company from his department to r:- lieve the troops at Sksgway.
 Capt. Hovey, when seen. in the prem ises yesteidsy, said there was no doubt but that the order had been issued. There was no dependence, however, to be placed upon the stability of orders until they were received officially, as many sudden changes were likely to arise that would cause the general order to be modified or even eoun. termanded
 Capt. Hovey's company has been on Lynn canal over two years.
 When the Captain was assigned to his present duty he expected to be stationed here probably six months, but Company L has been at Dyea and Skagusy over two years.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-30

Washington, Jan. IS.-Orders were is- sued by Gen. Miles, involving an exten- sve movement of troops between the United States and the Philippines. Troops to the number of about s,23', stationed In the United States. are ordered to service in the division of the Philippines.
 Among the troops ordered to the Phil lpplnes is CompaI y L, 24th Infantry, now stationed at Skagwav.
 They arc ordered to San Francisco in time to embark on the transports sailing February r6 and March I.
 lt Is ordered that all these organizations be recruited to the maximum, and their baggage reduced to the lowest possible limit.
 Regiments recently relieved from duty in the Philippines have been assigned to duty in the United States in the various departments. The troops in the Depart