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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-18
CONKLING DEAD.
He Had Been Sinking for Several
Hours Before the End.

hours before inc END
NEW YORK, April 17.-Dr. Anderson was
the physician who watched ex-senator
Conkling during the night At 500 o'clock
| this morning he said that Mr.. Conkling had
spent quiet night. He had taken "a
ounces Of nourishment between s o'clock
last night and o'clock this morning. The
nourishment consisted of milk and koumiss.
At 9;45 o'clock this morning DR.. Barker
called on Mr.. Conkling and remained with
him three-quarters of an hour. When he
came out the doctor said: mir. Conkling
is not so well this morning. The pupils of
his eyes, however, respond to the light.
Both the bronchitis and subsaltls have dis
appeared. He is not 50 clear-minded as he
was last night. He has taken forty ounces
OF nourishment, principally milk. The
wound was not dressed this morning, but is
looking well. His pulse is IS, and his tenn
perature 100 l found it absolutely neces-
sary TO give him active medicine
AT 20 o'clock this morning the head
porter expressed his opinion that from the
talk in the sick room Mr. Conkling would
not live through tonight. He thought,
however, that there would be no danger
during the day
DEATH EXPECTED.
At 1926 o'clock DR.. Barker called at Mr..
Conkling's and remained until $40 o'clock.
Upon coming out he said: "Mr. Conkling,
since 1870 o'clock, has developed edoema of
the lungs, which is settling of the blood in
the base of the lungs, and he will probably
die before morning.
ENORMOUSLY REPORTED DEAD
New YORK, April II, 8 P. M.-Reports
from Mr.. Conkling's bedside are conflicting.
At $40 o'clock he was reported dead The
rurnor seems to have been given out by a
hotel porter. Col. Fred Coukling has just
come out of the house and he says positive
ly that his brother is not dead, but that he
cannot live twelve hours.
SINKING RAPIDLY.
NEW York, April I'LL 10 D. m.-Drs.
Barker and Sauds left the sick chamber at
9:35 O'Clock. Dr. Barker denied that MIR.
Conkling was dead but said he was sinking
rapidly and would in all probability die
before morning. His system is giving way
rapidly and he is very weak and has lost all
consciousness.
DR. Barker called at 1850 O'Clock and re-
manned until II o'clock. He said that Mr..
Conkling was failing rapidly. His extremi-
ties were becoming cold. His legs we're
quite cold He was pulseless. His respira-
ton was very quick. He did not think Mr..
Conkling could live much longer. In fact
he did not think he would live for two
HSNi iAC woo ouLlOi NIX llOui Bcuoldi
ure of the nervous system.
AGAIN REPORTED DEAD.
New YORK, April Is, 3 A. M-Conkling
died at / 80 O'Clock this morning.
At the bedside of the dying man were
Mrs. Conkling, Judge Coke, Dr. Anderson,
Mrs. Oakham, Conkling's daughter, and
professional nurse. Mr.. Conkling passed
away without moving limb.
He looked as though peacefully
sleeping. There were number
of persons outside on the street waiting to
catch the last report. Within doors there
were between forty and fifty persons, also
waiting to hear the worst They were com
posed chiefly of representatives of the press
and friends of the dead Senator.
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CAPTURE OF THE BONDS.
A Pinkerton Detective Runs Them to
Cover in Alabama.

Cover in Alabama.
CHARLESTON, s. c., April IA tsle-
grap was received here tonight an
nouncing the capture, at Matthews, Ala,
OF James and Tom Bond, the arch conspira-
tors who devised and carried out the recent
gigantic swindles on the insurance compa-
MES. They We're captured by Emile Frank,
Plnkerton detective, who was employed
by the United States Mutual Accident In
surance Company, of New York, some three
months ago, and who has been on the track
or the conspirators for nearly two months.
Frank unearthed the fraud soon after ar
irving here and arrested six or eight of the
consplrators. The two Bonds, however, one
acting as agent OF the insurance companies,
and the other as the examining physician,
escaped early i'll the game. The detective,
after uneafthing half a dozen cases, started
in pursuit of the Bonds, and finally cap
tured them after travelling through the
whole of the State of Florida, and a con-
siderable portion of the States of Georgia
and Alabama. 1t is said that the insurance
frauds perpetrated here aggregate nearly
100000.
BODY FOUND AFLOAT.
At late dour this afternoon the body of
negro boy was found floating in a creek
In the northwestern section of the city. 1t
proved to be that of W. r. Hazard, aged
Is years, who has been missing for some
time. The cause of the death is as yet an
unexplained mystery. The detectives this
afternoon ran down one more burglar. In
this instance it was a woman named Matil-
da smalls, in whose possession was found
several hundred dollars worth of clothing
and jewelry. The detectives say that they
have proof to convict the woman of burg
larV
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PENSACOLA'S SHAM BATTLE.
Hundreds of People on Hand to Wit
ness the Manoeuvers.

ness the Manoeuvers.
PENSACOLA, FLA, April 17.-To-day was
the first day of the spring regatta which
has been thoroughly advertised and which
has brought to this city hundreds of visitors.
The accommodations for all were ample and
comfortable. The races to-day were be-
tween fishing smacks There were twelve
entries. In the early part of the
race the smack Stella fouled the
smack Clarence Barley, carrying
away her mainmast, main rigging and
mainsail, and with it the foretopmast. The
remainder of the fleet continued on the
course, and the race was highly interesting.
There was no maneuvering by the fleet
to-day, but an interesting sham battle oc-
CURED ON the shore between the several
brigades of the North Atlantic squadron.
during the progre IS of which the strategy
of the officers was called into reduisition.
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FLORIDA'S METROPOLIS.
The Suits for Trespass in the Hands of
the Jury.


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 1.-THE
case of Everett H. Jones, w. j. Douglas
and George w. Lehman, indicted for con-
spiracy to defraud the government and
perjury in a contested homestead in VoluSia
county, which was commenced yesterday
afternoon in the United States Court was
on trial all to-day and was given to the
jury tonight Much contradictory testi-
mony was given and the case has attracted
much attention. No verdict is expected to-
night.
The counsel for the Ne,oS- Herald made
motion for new trial to-day i'll the Lewis
libel suit, taking exception to the heavy
damage given by the jury.
The name for grand and petit jurors for
the Circuit Court which convenes the first
Monday in May, have been drawn by Clerk
buchanan. The grand jury will finish all
the business before it while the petit jurors
will only serve for the first week Of the
term.
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Southern Passenger ACCENTS.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April l7.-The
met in this city to-day and held confer
ence tonight. No business OF importance
was transacted They will continue their
session tomorrow The matter tiuder dis
cussion is whether it is advisable TO con
tinue the bi-monthly excursions from the
North and West inauguiated in this city
and put into effect on Feb. Is last. They
will also fix the regular summer rate for
resorts in the South and North
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A Louisiana Tragedy.

NEW ORLEANS, April IA special to
the TYmeSDem0cT0t from Jeannerette
says: "This afternoon n. Provost. Sr., n.
Provost, Jr., and a. Demoralle, all highly
connected and members of tho
same family, met at voting
poll and an alteration took place between
them. Pistol shots were exchanged. Mich
olas Provost ST., fell dead, while his broth
er. l.. =. Provost, was carried to his home
mortally wounded. Politics had nothing
TO do with the trouble. 1t is supposed TO
have arisen from n family feud.
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DILLON OUT ON BAIL.
His Incarceration Would not Stop the
Plan of Campaign.

Plan OF Campaign.
DUBLIN, April 17-John Dillon was
arrested in this city this afternoon and
taken before magistrate. After prelim-
mary hearing he was liberated on bail His
trial was fixed to take place May g. After
his release he went to Drogheda, where he
was welcomed by enthusiastic crowds He
is charged with melting tenants not to pay
rent. In speech he said that if Mr. Bal
four was satisfied he himself was delighted,
but his arrest would notincrease the paying
of rent. Mr.. Dillon returned to Dublin
this evening.
Mayor O'Keefe, of Limerick Parnellite),
has been elected to fill the vacancy in the
Commons for Limerick caused by the res
ignation of Henry J. Gill also Parnellite)
William O'Brien declares that the arrest
of Mr.. Dillon will not interfere with the
progress of the plan of campaiga.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
uLMER,s LIVER conagcTon,

This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration Of tone and strength to the sys.
TEN. For Dyspepsia. Constipation and other
Ills caused by disordered liver, IL cannot be
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mers Liver Corrector and take no other. slm
abottle Freight paid to any address
b. F. ULMER, NJ D,
Pharmacist. Savannah. Ga.
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The Boutwell, at Brunswick.

BRUNSWICK, GA, April 1.-THE reve-
nue. cutter Boutwell, arrived to-day by
special order from the Secretary of War
that her officers may take part in the pa
rade tomorrow incident to the laying of
the corner stone of the new hospital The
cutter will also fire salute during the cere-
monies. Her presence is secured through
Hon. j. E. Dart, collector of customs. The
wives of Lieuts. Upper and Goodwin are
guests aboard the cutter.
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GEORGIA POLITICS.
Conventions Choosing Delegates to
St. Louis and Chicago.

Conventions Choosing Delegates to
st. Louis and Chicago.
ATLANTA, GA, April 1.-THE Republi-
can District Convention met to-day at l2
o'clock and selected Jackson McHenry and
c. c. Wimbush, both colored, as delegates
from the Fifth district to the national con-
vention. They go uninstructed but favor
John Sherman for the Presidency.
DoUGHERTY's DELEGATES.
ALBANY. GA, April 17.-At the Dough
erty County Democratic Convention held
here to-day, tariff reform resolutions were
adopted and the following delegates APP
pointed to the Atlanta convention: f.
Hobbs. w. T. Jones, II. NJ. Mcintosh and
J. w. Walters.
Resolutions were passed proposing Capt.
Richard Hobbs for one Of the delegates
from the State at large to the ST. Louis
convention.
GLYNN'S CALL.
BRUNSWICK, GA, April 17-Bolling
Whitfield, chairman of the Democratic
County Executive Committee, has issued n
call for q convention on Saturday, April 2S,
TO select delegates TO the State Democratic
Convention in Atlanta on May 9.
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EXCURSION
Floral Fair Week
AT CHARLESTON.

THE Charleston and Savannah Railway will
Il sell excursion tickets to Charleston to On
able visitors to attend the FLORAL FAIR, in
effect April Il, IS and 49, A splendiy display
of Roses Pot Plants, Cut Flowers, Floral
Designs. etc.
The ScheutzenfeSt continues during April is,
10 and Goth. Acrobatic and Trapeze Perform
ances, Dancing, etc.
Bicycle Races and Tournament.
PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL-Charleston
VS.. birmingham April 16, II, IS and 18th.
EXCURSION ROUND THE HARBOR AND
TO FORT SUMTER.
Tickets for round trip on sale April IS, II and
Is, good until April sd, at WIN. BREN'S, Bull
street. and at depot.
E. P. McSWINEY. G. P. A
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e. w. Everson Missing.

PLYMOUTH, MASS, April l7.--Mai. Eras.
tus W. Everson, who lived here the past
winter. has mysteriousy disappeared He
was last seen in Boston on March II, and 1t
is feared that he was lost IN the great storm
OF March IL. He served with distinction in
the army and at one time was State Libra
rian Of South Carolina. Coming North he
entered the service of the New York Times
and later was identified with other news
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Immigration to the South.

BALTIMORE, ND, April i7.--Gov. Jack
son has appointed five gentlemen to repre-
sent the State ct Maryland in the conven-
ton to inaugurato immigration IT, the
Southern States, which will be held in
Der of parties interested in various railroad
companies are interested in the matter.
Cardinal Gibbons has promised to attend.
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AUGUSTA, GA, April III. P. Cart
wright was chosen President of the Augusta
Amateur Base Ball Club to-day, and
Charley w. jackson was elected Secretary
and Treasurer. The uniforms will be or
dered tomorrow.
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Try my Coffee and Tea and you will
never be disappointed. A line line of Plain
and Fancy Crackers. Call and be con-
WINGED. j. s. f. BARBOUR,
Barnard and New Houston streets.
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HENDERSON.-Died after long and pain
full illness, at his home, l20 State street. Mr.. j.
MED HENDERSON, in his 64th year.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
GRANTLAND.-Died, at "Stonehurst," Crit
fin, Ga, April 10th, 1888, SEAToN GRANTIAND,
JR., eldest son Of Seaton and Leila Gillian
Grantland, age years, So months.
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PARADERS IN PARIS.
Boulanger the Theme of Their Cheers
Police Disperse Them.

Boulanger the Theme of Their Cheers
Police Dispense Them
PARIS, April I7.-Small crowds paraded
in some parts of Paris last night, cheering
for Gen. Boulanger. Police dispersed them
without any trouble.
The Jouyncl DeS DEFEATS says the election
of Gen. Boulangcr shows that the country
is weari d, and profoundly disguised, with
the conduct and policy of the government
a ma jori of the electors, it SAYS, can no
longer endure "a government which doe;
not govern, hut leaves the country prey
to the vacillations and dissensionS of politi-
clans an the tyranny of ELECTORAL commit
tees.
TIE Opportunists attempted 10 hold a
conference at Bordeaux last evening, out
were disturbed by supporters Of Con. Bcu-
anger, AMI were compelled to suspend their
proceedings.
RUSSIA APPREHENstVE.
ST. PETERSBURG, April l7.-The election
of Gen. Bouanger is viewed with concern
in official circles II is feared that internal
disorders in France will paralyze her action
abroad at time when international ques-
tions will require TO be dealt with.
STARTLING REVELATIONS.
LONDON, April Is, . A. M.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Times is informed that
startling revelations are about TO be made
regarding Gen. Boulangers election ex-
penses. The stories about James Gordon
Bennett and others giving Gen. Boulanger
money, the Times correspondent says, are
absurd
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Dr. Agnew'e Sad vast Approaching

NEW YORK, April 17.-Dr. Agnew, AT a
late hour tonight, was reported 10 be in
critical condition, and his friends and
family have abandoned all hope of his re-
covery. Ills physicians say that it is doubt
full II be outlives the night.
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Tourists and Settlers.
THE T. r. & N.

TNHE FLORIDA RAILWAY AND NAVIGA-
l. TON COMPANY makes daily connection
with the Savannah, Florida and Western Fast
Mail train at Callahan Connection sure) and
with all other trains at Jacksonville, leaving tho
latter place at A. NJ, 1920 p NJ and $50 p NJ.
for all points in South Florida, viz: Hawthorne,
Gainesville, Cedar Key, Silver Springs, Blue
Springs; Ocala, Wildwood Panasoffkee st.
Catharines, Owensboro, Dade City, Plant City,
Tampa, Barlow, Punta Gorda, Leesburg, Edo.
RADIO Tavares, Apopka, Orlando, Titusville. and
the Indian river country.
The only line giving 6 choice of three routes
to points on the west coast of Florida, viz:
Through Cedar Key, Lacoochee, Plant City and
Orlando. The most beautiful and picturesque
portions OF the State are traversed by this line.
Hundreds Of bearing orange groves are passed
and seen from the cars. The lovely lakes--I Loeb
losa, Orange, Harris, Griffin, Eustis Dora,
panasoffkee and Apopka-are located on this
line.
The only line reaching most of the points
named, and close and direct connections made
TO all others. The famous Silver Spring. tbs
head of the Ocklawaha river, can only bs
reached-all rail-via this line. The short and
direct route to the beautiful Homosassa coun-
try, Astounding in FISH and game. and passing
Blue Springs, the head of the Wekiva blue
river.
The only line to Fernandina, with the cele-
brated beach of twenty-five miles drives, and
only thirty six miles from jacksonville; three
daily trains. The only line to Tallahassee, the
capital of the State, Madison, Monticello and
Quincy. Floridas great tobacco industries are
located on this division of the Florida Railway
and Navigation. In fact, there is hardly an i'm
portant point in the State not reached by this
Great Trunk Line System First-class road
beds and excellent train service. Through
tickets at low rates, and baggage checked 10 all
points.
Don't fail to send for elegant indexed town
ship map OF Florida.
For information regarding rates and routes
inquire of any of the company's agents or the
following officers of the road:
Jacksonville Ticket Office, sc Bay street.
A. O. MACDONELL, q. 2. A.
D. z. MAXWELL Gen Supt.
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Gov. Gordon Going to Albany.

ALBANY, GA, April 17.--Gov. Gordon
hos consented TO open the Albany Art and
Floral Fair with an address on Nav 2
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MARRIAGES.

LILLIE-FISKE-On Thursday. April H. 1888,
at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev.
|. s: X. Arson. MARY A., daughter Of Lewis G.
Lille, and JOHN T. FIsKE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-18

What you need is IA medicine which is
pure, efficient reliable. Such is Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t possesses peculiar curative
powers
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Electricity Substituted for Hanging.

ALBANY, ~ V, April 1.-THE Assembly
to-day passed by a vote of Sj to 5 the bill
which substitutes electricity for hanging.
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Brown gage Balbriggsn Underwear at
81 % a suixat Appel q Schaul's, 16S Con-
gress street.
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Coupons for places beyond Jacksonville will
be furnished by Committee on train after leav-
ing Savannah.
Children under 10 years of age half price.
HoEoRARY CoNNnTTEE-H. S. Haines. Chair
Gadsden, A. A. Aveilhe. W S. Chisholm, Chas
D. Owens. J. W. Craig, W. P Hardee VIM.
Duncan, Rob't. LIE Page VIM Bren
GENERAL CoMMITTEE-H. B. FOye Chairman:
r. w. Storer, B. P. Lockwood, E. Geffcken, W.
r. Pinckney
JUNIOR CoMMI-TEE-P. FL. Gearon, Chairman;
r. NJ Mongin S. d. BoylstCn, Jno. Beranc. NJ
c. Mccarthy
Tickets for sale by the Committee at VIM.
Bren's Ticket Office and by N. c. Mccarthy at
Savannah Florida and Western Railway Freight
Depot.
Train leaves Savannah at N All Excur-
sionists must leave on this train, and be on re-
turn train from Jacksonville not later than the
P. NJ. train on Sunday, April goth.
+. EUGENE DTTRBFC President
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FLORAL EXHIBIT.
NIGHT
Don't fail 10 visit the exhibition or tire
SAVANNAH FLORAL AND ART AssOcIA
TION
CHATHAM ARTILLERY HALL AND YARr
T O n IG II r
KIEFER's Request TO MOTHERS,

Mothers, save your children from suffering
and death by giving them HULL'S VEGETA.
BILE WORM SYRUP. Il has stood the test for
years aud has never failed in a single case to re.
move worms Of all kinds from the human sys-
tom. Try II and 1t will speak for itself
EDWARD j. KIEFFER'S,
Drugs and Seeds. corner West Broad and Stew.
art streets.
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GOLDEN RULE LODGE NO. ~, %. O. f.
regular meeting of this Lodge will be held
THIS EVENING at s O'Clock.
A full attendance requested.
Members of other Lodges and visiting brothers
are invited to attend
By order of 4. B. PEEK n G.
d, L. Mccoy Secretary
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MUTUAL COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.

The regular quarterly and adjourned annual
meeting of the Mutual Cooperative Association
will be held in the Long Room of the General
Offices of the S. +. and W. Railway at 7:30 p. NJ.
THIS EVENING. Important business and cleo
ton of officers. By order of the
PRESIDENT.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements inserted under "Specinl
Notices" c:H be charged 81 90 a Square each
insertion.
TAKE ADVANTAGE.
The market, which has been flooded with in
furious opium Oaded cheap cigarettes, has
come to an end. Mr.. G.. Argyro. of Egypt,
manufacturer OF the world known 'Pyramides''
pure Turkish Cigarettes, has introduced his
commeudable goods to this market at 10 cents
per box, within the reach of all who desire
choice and pure article, uniniurious in its
effects Try them.
LEE ROY MYERS & CO.
Agents, Savannah. Ga.
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Whitaker and President streets.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
NOTICE.
TITLE GUARANTEE AND LOAN COM
PANN

Scrip is now ready for subscribers. who are
requested to call and pay the FIRST INSTALL.
MENT. Stock remaining unpaid on the 21st
will be issued to others than the original sub
scrlbers.
NJ I SOIONONS Tro,suror
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RAILROADS.

SAVANNAH AND TYBEE RAILWAY COMPANY,
SUPERINTENDENT s OFFICE.
SAVANNAH, GA, April 18th, 1888
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BRUNSWICK AND ST. SIMON'S.
There viii Be No Scarcity OF Tents
T. eady for the Editors.

BRUNSWICK, GA, May 15.-Arrange-
ments have been made whereby, should the
supply of tents for the ST. Simon's encamp-
ment fail to be received from the govern
ment, an adequate number can be had on
short notice, So that no fears of a shelterless
camp need be longer entertained by the
State military. All other matters pertain
ing 10 the encampment are also working
satisfactorily, and the soldier boys will
never regret the establishment of their
summer seaside home.
Maj. Frank Warren, Of the new hotel on
St Simon's, went down today with other
officials Of the company to look over the
ground in anticipation of the opening OF
the resort on June |.
A large delegation of the Georgia Press
Association is expected here next Friday
morning They will be entertained at the
Oglelhorpe Hotel. After breakfast they
viii be carried TO st. Simon's Island, enjoy
a ride on the beach, take bath, inspect
the new Hotel St Simonis, return to the
city for dinner and during the afternoon
Will be driven around the city in private
carriages. Cheap excursion rates have
been arranged TO St. Augustine for any Of
the party who wish to make the trip
The Moreland Park Cadets, of Edgewood,
are still ell Dying thor seaside sojourn on
st. Simon's