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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
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AMERICA AHEAD ONCE MORE
NEW ORLEANS WORLDS EXPOSE
SITION.

The WiIIimantic Thread Company
awarded three medals of the first class
at the New Orleans Worlds Exposition,
for best quality of Six Cord Spool Cot
ton, for best quality and most compre-
hensive display of manufacturing Six
Cord Spool Cotton, and for bost display
Ofmanufaotured Spool Cotton in black,
white and cOlOrs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

If you want plate Of Pure, Rich Ice
Cream or sherbet, or "a pound Of Mall
lard's Connections, served 10 you m first
class style. go 20 Raderick's. and bring
your wife, sister or somebody else's sister
with you.-Ads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
Local PersnnaI-


Among the arrivals at the Screven
House yesterday were NJ. A. Phillips,
New York; M. A. Julian, Cincinnati;
Charles Mcguire, Quebec; Mr. G.. L. APP
pleton, wife and daughter, Georgia; T.
Cohen, Sanford, Fla. DR.. o. r.
Ford, Georgia; H. S. Watt, Griffin, Ga.
At the Marshall House were T. &. Hall,
f. p. Dubois, NJ. II. McChesney, Charles
ton; S. A. Hughes, Charleston; G.. II.
Naramore, New York; J. w. Cowart and
wife, Colquitt; d. L. Maloney, Baltimore ;
.. P. Mooney, Montgomery, Ala; r. j.
Marshall, Fort DOds, Fla; Thomas
White, Tampa; f. b. Trent, Charles
ton; f. I. Wolbrecht, st. Louis.
At the Harnett House were, j. NJ. Da-
Wis, J. r. King, Augusta; Capt. S. d.
Bradwell, Hinesville; l.. IL. Cole, Baxley;
James Milliken, Surrency; Capt. D. G..
Jenkins, Dupont; w. w. RalstOn. Bruins
wick, Ga; Henry Crowley, Brooklyn, n.
y; j. S. Johnson, Philadelphia; B. H.
Webster, DR.. John Linn, Jacksonville.
At the Pulaski House were b. Shivers,
+. j. Bosse, E. Koehn, Mrs. Brown. Miss
Patterson, New York; p. II. Smith,
Washington; G. G. Richards, Augusta;
j. w. Craig, Charleston; W. w. Vanars-
dale, Chicago; Thomas White, Florida
+. +. Ford, Boston.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

Buy their Boys Suits ~ the Famous"
because there they fnf beautiful and
cheap suits. 1A0 Conu'ess street.-Ad De-.
The Four-in-Hand Tie, at Belsingers,
"A Whitaker street.-Atlr-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

TIE wonder OF those VINO 90 to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, is that so excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered to the public at such mini
mum rates. Without eXaggeratiOn, the
Harnett is as good as that Of the Screven
House, and the rates just one-half as
large. Courteous treatment makes up
the sum of its attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
Jacksonville { Fyd.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

Middlesex Flannel Suits warranted)
at 50; Dress and Business Suits-Cork-
screw and Cassimere-from $40 and up,
at Gazan 4 Co's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
VISITING SIR KNIGHTS.
PALESTINE COMNIANDERY TO
60 TO MACON.

The Annual Grand COnclave to be Held
To-Morrow-The Parade and Competi-
tive Oriil for the Comm ander's jew Ell
The Savannah knights to Leave To
Slight.
The Grand Commandery knights Temp
lar of Georgia will hold its annual con-
clave at Macon tomorrow. Palestine
Commandery No. 7, Of this city, will at
tend in body. and viii leave tonight via
the Central Railroad, arriving at Macon
early in tine morning. The Sir knights
composing the Commaudery will be met
at lha depot in Macon nv st. Omer Com
mandery end escorted to their quarters at
the Brown House. The Grand Comman-
derry viii meet at 9 O'Clock in the ASYLUM
OF st. Omer COmmanderY for its bust
ness cOnclaye. In the afternoon, after
the business has been disposed Of, the
parade and drill will take place at 3
O'Clock in the base ball park. The con-
testing Communicates will probably be
from Atlanta, Macon, Columbus aud Sa.
vannah, and possibly Auyusta.
The number OF Sir KNIGHTS comprising
the Communicates entering the drill is
limited to twentY-One. The cOntestprOm-
Uses to be a close one. The Sir knights to
comprise the drill team from Palestine
COmmandry have not been announced
and will not be until after the
arrival Of the Commentary in Macon.
where practice drill will
be held before entering the contest. The
prize Is a Commanders jewel, presented
ty Grand Commander Young. After the
drill and parade a grand banquet will be
given at the Brown House 10 the visiting
Sir Knights by St. Omer Commandery.
Palestine COmmanderY will leave Macon
at the close OF the banquet, arriving home
on Thursday morning.
The following are the names Of the Sir
Knights who were selected at the United
States barracks last night and who will
attend from Palestine COmmandery:
Eminent Commander-Sir knight Thomas
Ballantvne.
Generalssme-Sir KNIGHT r. J. Mum.
Captain General-Sir knight r. II. Ander-
son.
Treasurer-eir Knight f. l. Hackett.
Prrlate-Sir knight Jos. a. Roberts.
Acting Senior Warden-Sir Knight r. p.
Lowell.
Junior Warden-Sir Knight A. c. Harmon.
Standard Bearer-Sir Knight a. S. Bacon.
Sword Bearer-Sir Knight S w. Branch.
Warden-Sir X light ". A Walker.
Past Grand COmmander-Sir Knight S. p.
Hamilton.
Past Eminent Commander-Sir Knight
ThOs. S. Wayne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

Underwear, fancy ana white, at Belsin-
ger's,24 Whitaker street.-AdD.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

Latest Spring styles OF Light and Dark
Hats, Mackinaws (Taylor's). at Gazan 4
Co.'s, Bull and Broughtou streets.-Ade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
Grocery Stand in YanaCTaH
AT PRIVATE SALE.

c. II. DORsETT, Real Estate Dealer,
Is offering at private sale a fine investment
in the shape OF q CORNER GROCERY
STORE in Namacraw, az which there is now
being done a lucrative business, There are
two nice houses on a corner lot 4SXT3 feet.
one dwelling contains Ave rooms besides the
store. and the other contains six rooms. The
total rent of the premises amounts to S4T 80
per month.
For further Information apply as above.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

At the New Orleans Worlds Exposition, the
Wllimantic Thread Co.. Of Hartford, Conn.
dlstiuctvely American Institution, again
carried of all the honOrs, and the only medals
awarded for spool cotton. The completeness
of this latest Wlllimantic victory can be bet
ter appreciated by reading the following copy
OF the reports OF the judges:
BEST QUALITY OF SIX CORD SPOOL
"COTTOE in all numbers for SEWING MA
"CHINE and handwOrk."
AWARD:-heddL Of the 6FSt class.
BEST quality and most comprehensive dis
"plAy OF manufacturing six cord spool COT
"tOn. from the bale Of cotton, TO the flushed
"thread on spool"
AWARD :--Nedh Of the first class.
"Best display Of manufactured spool cotton
"rea y for use in black, white, and colOrs."
AWARD Medal II the first class.
To emphasize this report Of the jurors, the
Committee on Awards have made a SPECIAL
report, OF which the following Is a copy:
"ln confirming this report. the Committee
ION Awards take occasion TO express their
appreciation Of the superior and complete
exhibit made by the Wiimantic Thread
"Compapv, as well Of the SUPERIORITY
"OF THElk PRODUCT. as resu ting from
"practica. operations at the Exposition, and
thereby grant the highest awards permits
"sible under the rules" Signed, GUS. A.
BkEAUN, Chairman Of Committee on
Awards.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

I AM Offering at private sale, until the first
Il Tuesday in June, when. if unsOld iG will
be offered at public cutlery. that elegant three
story store known as No. l6l CONGRESS
SHEET, between Whitaker ana Barnard
streets.
This has always been one of the finest stands
in the city, either for IA wholesale or retail
business. Fronting on Market square. it is on
the main thoroughfare for all Of the Market
trade.
II has one of the finest cellars in the city,
which, like each one Of the other three stories,
is well lighted and ventilated
1t Is built in very handsome style, fine iron
front, large show windows, high ceilings, very
pretty front. ana all the modern appliances
FOR conducting business with expedition and
comfort.
Terms-One-half cash, balance IN one and
two years, with interest at per cent. per
annum.
Q. H. DORIS EFT.
REAL ESTATE DEALER
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GBbrr Srbrnulr.
TYREE Isl


NJ. +. USlNA, MASTER,
Leaving wharf foot Of AbereOrn street:
REGULAR SCHEDULE.
I From Tybee Wharf Z A. NJ, 70 go
etfN-pAve p. NJ. and p. N.
sONDAi9 From City Wharf 10 A.M.,3P.M.
and 9 r. n.
MONDAYS
Ivtn SEsn Nye From Tyhee Wharf at Z An.
From City Wharf at OR. NJ
FRIDAYS
I From Tybee Wharf at A.. 81.
Z ATrrpnAysi and 4 Pm
y NJ From City Wharf at 10 A. NJ.
and g T. 81.
The steamer IA open for charter on an DAYS
except Saturdays and sundays. Parties
muet arrange excursion schedule
40 a. not TO Interfere with regular schedule a..
No freight received later than 10 MINUTES
before departure of steamer.
Fare. including Kai way 10 Cant. Blun's
Whole, Soc; Halves. gOr
JOHN 4. ROBERTSON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

special Notice.
Gazan a Co. are selling Clothing - per
cent. less than any other house IN the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

A complete line OF Gents Furnishing
Goods, at Belsinger's. q Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
snNnnnnh Acndnlnr-

The following students have their
names on the Roll of Honor for the eighth
scholastic month;
Josiah Clark. Rich'd Cunningham.
VIM. Eckstein. George aarmanv,
Deering Harden. Frank Harmon.
George Haskell. Nicholas Helmken.
Gustaf Johnson. Fred. Morgan.
John Pausen. Rufus Richards.
Henry Umbacb. Chas. West
Joseph / singer.
John Paulsen's name was omitted last
month accidentally.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

The following petit jurors have been
drawn by Judge Adams for the June term
of the SunerfOr Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

Open front Shirts, speciality, at Bel
"A Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

SIR KNIGHTS.
r. S. Nell, Thomas West,
+. 5. stanford, J +. Cavanaugh,
4. c. Kennedy, p. II. Ward.
j. a. G.. Carson, NJ. G. Russell,
J. f. Herb, Jos. Phillips,
IL. T.. Smart. Z. Dixon,
G. A. Drayton, w. d. KrensOn.
Sir Kng hts W. A. Macarthur and Geo.
S. ODER will join the COmmandery upon
its arrival in Macon.
During the cOnclave the annual election
of grand officers will take place. The
present officers are as follows:
Sir William b. Young. of Augusta, Right
Eminent Grand Commander.
Sir Roland 3. Hall, of Macon, Y E. Deputy
Grand Commander.
Sir Thomas Ballantyne, of Savannah, En-
inent Grand GeneralissimO.
Sir Charles T. Watson, of Atlanta, Grand
Captain General.
Rev. Sir s. S. Sweet, of Macon, Eminent
Grand Prelate.
Sir Thomas S. Wayne, of Savannah, Emil
nent Grand Senior Warden.
Sir James l.. Fleming. of Augusta, Emf
nent Grand Junior Warden.
Sir Jos. f. Wells, of Macon, Eminent Grand
Treasurer.
Sir Samuel p. Hamilton, of Savannah, Emil
nent Grand Recorder
Sir A. G Howard, of Atlanta, Eminent
Grand Standard Bearer.
Sir John w. Oslin, of Columbus, Eminent
Grand sword Bearer.
Sir A. M. Lambdin, of Forsyth, Eminent
Grand Warden.
Sir Charles II. Freeman, Eminent Grand
Sentinel.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-07-30
FOUR O'CLOCK P. NJ.

The Convention resumed its session.
President PascO in the chair.
Mr. Turnbull was indefinitely excused on &C
count of sickness.
The consideration of Article XI, on Judiciary,
was resumed.
Section II was read and passed.
Section l8 was read.
Nr. Miller moved tO amend by adding the fol
lowing: In case of the failure Of any Circuit
Judge To attend any term OF his cOurt by IL
O'Clock NJ. on the second day thereof, a majority
of the attorneys vt law present may select one of
their number to hold that term of the court, or
until the arrival nf tue Judge during the same
An attorney thus selected shall have all the
powers of the Circuit Judge in the discharge ot
those duties. The Legislature shall provide
compensation for An attorney so acting as Judge;
tabled.
Section 1S was passed.
Section 10 w..s read.
Mr.. MckinnOn moved to amend as fOlews
Strike out all in line 2 after " necessary" tn
lone" in 81 line. and insert There shall be
elected" adopted.
Section 10 was passed as amended.
Section 30 was read.
Mr.. Hooker offered the following substitute ::
In each county where there shall be no County
Court, as provided for in section II Of this Ar
ticle, the Justices OF the Peace shall have juris-
diction in cases at law in which the demand or
value Of the property involved does not exceed
one hundred dollars and In which the cause Of
action accrued or the defendant resides in his
district and in criminal cases, as may be pro-
vded by law, and In counties where County
Courts are established as provided fOr in section
II Of this Article, every Justice Of the Peace shall
have Jurisdiction in cases st law In which The
demand or value Of the property does not exceed
lty dollars, and in which the cause Of actiou &C
crued or the defendant resides In his dstric and
he shall have power to issue process f9 the ar-
rest OF persons charged with crime. and To make
the same relurnable before himself or the County
| Judge for examination and dischaEee. commit
ment or bail Of the accused. The Justices OF the
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RELATION exists But M property shall be ex-
| empt from sale for taxes Or assessments or for
the payment Of obigatices contracted for the
purchase OF said property, or fnr the erection or
repair OF improvements % the real estate ex-
empted, or for house, field OF other labor per.
formed on tire same. TAe exemption herein
provided for in city of town shall not extend
TO more Improvements or buildings than the
residence and business hoase Of the owner and
no judgment or decree or execution shall be
hen upon exempted property except as provided
in this Article
SEC 3 The exemptions here provided for in
section shall inure To the widow and heirs OF
the party entitled TO such exemption, and shall
apply to all debts, except rs specified in said SIC
tiOn.
SEC. 3 The exemptisns provided for in the
Constitution of this State adopted in 1868 shall
Apply as to all debts contracted and judgments
rendered since the adoption theresf and prior to
the adoption Of this Constitution
SEC. 4. Nothing In this article shall be con-
strued To prevent the holder of a homestead
from alternating his or her homestead so exempt
ed by deed or mortgage duly executed bv him
self or herself, and hy husband and wife, if such
relation there be, nor if the holder be without
children TO prevent him or her from disposing of
his or her homestead by will in a manner pre-
scribed by law
SEC. 5. No homese vi provided for in section
shall be reduced in area on account of It's be-
lug subsequently inciuded within the limits OF
an incorporated city or town -ithout the con-
sent Of the owner
SEC 8. That all real estate hereafter sold At
lorce sale under any process OF law, or decree in
equity, shall be redeemable by the owner or
Judgement debtor within two years from date Of
sale on The payment OF principal, interest and
cost
SEC. Z. The Legislature shall enact such laws
as may tie necessary to enforce the provisions of
this Article
The additional section to Article XVI, on
Miscellaneous Provisions offered by Mr. Ran
dali of Duva was read the second time
Mr. Iunhi: moved 10 lay the additional sec
non "9 - lie; agreed 10.
Adj
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which section 8, Article WILL was passed
agreed to.
Mr. Yonge offered to amend the section as
loi'ows Insert after the word counties" in
"a line, section 8, the following, when it is
deemed necessary for assessment purpos,es ~
agreed 10.
MI. Randall, Of Duval, moved to strike out 20
mucn Oh the section as required county officers
to be commissioned; tabled.
Section was adopted as amended.
mr.. weeks moved to reconsider The vote by
which section 5, Article VIII, was passed
agreed to-
Mr.. Weeks offered the following amendment
10 section 5: After "years," in 7th line, insert
-, except County Assessor of Taxes, County
Tax Collector and a County Treasurer shall be
elected for two years"
The question was on the adoption of the
amendment; agreed To.
Mr. Blackburn offered 10 amend as f>lIows
Amend by adding Superintendent of Public
instruction tabled.
MT Sanchez offered to amend as follows: On
9th line after surveyor" strike out to "thcir,"
on nh line, and insert the term of office of
O'erk OF the Court and Sheriff shall he two
years )" tabled.
Mr.. Yonge moved that section 5, Article VIII,
as amended, he adopted agreed to-
Messrs Hu,nphres and Henderson were ex-
cused on account Of sickness. MIR. Taylor was
excused until Monday Mr. Goodbread was in.
definitely excused
The additional section offered by Mr. Greeley
THIS morning and referred to the Committee on
County, Township, and City Organization by re-
quest was Withdrawn from the committee and
considered; tabled
Mr. Yonge moved that Article VIII on Cuun-
lies and Cities, rs amended he passed, spread
upon the Journal and ordered engrossed tor
third reading; 80 ordered
Article XVII, on Constitutional Amen lmeuls,
came up Tor consideration on its second reading
Section WAS read
MIR. Tonge moved to amend by striking ont
The word time" in line g. and inserting ia lieu
thereof the word election" agreed TO-
MIR. Sanchez moved to amend AS follows
Strike out two-thir,ls," in second line. and in.
sert majority" tabled.
The Convention took recess until O'clock
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FORTIETH DAY.
MONDAY, July 81,

MONDAY, July 81. 1895
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment
President PascO in the chair
A quorum present
The following resolution offered by Mr. Turn
bull came up for consideration
Resotoed. That this Convention do adjourn
sine die on next Saturday, August 1st, 1885, al
12 o'clock NJ.
Mr.. Cook offered to amend by inserling~ Fri
day instead of " Saturday" which was accept
ed by Mr.. TurnbulL Mr.. Wilson, Of Polk,
moved To lay the resolution on The table; which
was agreed to and the resolution was laid $n the
table.
Mr.. Pelot, Chairman OF the Committee on
Schedule, made the following report:
CONVENTION HALL,
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, July 81, 1885
HON. SAMUEL PAsco,
President Of tie Conuentiom :.
SIR: Your Committee on Schedule mes, re-
spectfully reIHrt that they have had und.r care
fu consideration all such matters AS pertatncd to
their work, and have embodied in the Article
herewith submitted such as they conceive Drop
er to be Inserted therein. and would rec0timen,l
its adopiisn by the Convention. Very respect
fully.
j. O. PELOr, Chairman
Placed among The orders Of the day. .
ARTICLE NO. =.
SCHEDULE
| SECTION l. The Constitution adopted in 1898
with amendments thereto, is declared to: 10 su
perceded by ths Constitution, aud il ia csdaipe
| That all rights. actions. claims anl ca,,,tracts "a
both IS respects Individuals Or bodes csHporn,e
shall continue To he valid as il this OSustit u
ti00 had not been adopted And all fines. taxes
penal,irs and fosietures due and ring: TO The
State Gf FiOridA under the present Consiilu,ion
shall nure TO the use OF the 81 ate uosisr hi.
| Constitution.
SEC 2. Al laws now in force not inconsistent
with this Constitution shall cDuliuue IN force
until they shall expire by their own limtstiOu OF
be repealed by the Legislature.
Ssc. g. All persons holding any office:or %
pintmenl At the rHliica,ioa Of this C.,usa
shall continue In the exercise Of The iu ~. ,rre
oi, sccoiding to iheir respective commissions o,
appointments, and until their succ~sn,rs arr
elected and Qual6ed, anless by this Ooniai,u,iou
| otherwise provided
SIC. Nothing contained 10 this C.,nssitu.
| tion shall operate to vacAte the ofice eg Lien.
tenant Governor until the sxpisation Of his Dres
ent term.
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ARTICLE XIV.
SUFFRAGE AND ELIGIBILITY.

SECTION l. Every male person OF the age Of
twenty-nne years and upwards, who shall at
the time OF registration, be citizen Of the United
States, or who shall have declared his intention
to become snch in conformity to The laws of the
United States and who shall have resided and
had his habitati0n, domicile home and place of
permanent abode in Florida for one year, and in
the county for six months, and shall have paid
his poll tax for the year in which such election
shall be held and for the year preceding il he
was then subject TO such tax, shall in snch
county be deemed qualified elector at all elcc-
tons under this Constitution.
Sec. l. All poll taxes shall lie payable on the
first day of January OF each year Upon the
payment of any poll tax the Tax Collector shall
give receipt therefor, sealed with seal 10 he
provided ior that purpose, and shall register The
name and election precinct of The person paying
such tax. He shall ut each election furnish 10
the inspectors Of election of each precinct
certified list of the qualified voters of that pre-
cinct, and no person shall be allowed to vote
unless his name be on such certified list, he
shall exhibit his poll tax receipt to the inspec-
tors Of election.
SEC 3. Every eector shall, at the time OF his
registration, take and subscribe 10 the following
oath Il do solemnly swear ar affirm that
will protect and defend the Constitution Of the
United States and of The State OF Florida, that
am tweniy-One years OF age, and have been n
resident Of the State OF Florida for twelve
months and Of this county six months, and
am qualified 10 vote under the Constitution OF
the Stale of Florida"
SEC. f. No person shall vote except in the
election precinct in W! ich he appears ty the
register to reside but the Legislature shall pro
vide AN easy method of changing the register so
as to conform to an actual change of residence
from one precinct to another.
Mr.. Miller gave notice that he would move on
Monday to reconsider the vote by which section
81 ot Article XII was adopted
On motion OF Mr.. Mcclellan, the Con veniion
adjourned until 9 O'Clock A NJ Monday.
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HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS.

SECTION 1. A homestead to the extent OF one
hnndred and sixty acres OF land, or the half Of
one acre within the limits Of any Incorporated
city or town owned by the head OF family re-
siding in this State together with one thousand
dollars worth OF personal property, and the i'm
nrovemen,s on the real estate, shall be exempt
from forced sale under process of any court, and
the real estate shall not be aienable Without tne
io;nt consent of husband and wife, when that
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FOUR O'CLOCK p. VI.

The Convention resumed its session
President Pasco in the chair
A quorum present
MIR. Baker, of the Committee on Census and
Apportonment, offered the following minority
report: