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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
RECORDS OF RACERS.
The Seventh Day at the Ivy City Track
All That Could be Desired.

The Seventh Day at the Ivy City Track
All That Could be Desired.
WASHINGTON, May 3,-This was the sew
tional Jockey Club. The weather was clear
and pleasant, and the track in fine condi-
ton. The events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-One mile. Paymaster won, with
Lottery second and ROmp third Time IA
Mutuals paid S202
SECOND RAcE-Six furlongs Belle dor Won,
with Thomas second and Brown Charlie
third Time 1916.
THIRD RACE-Handicap sweepstakes for 2
year olds; one AND ne-sxteenth miles, Little
Barefoot won, with Singlestone second and
Soree third. Time $3.50.
FOURTH RAcE-Handicap sweepstakes; one
and one sixteenth miles. Tom Hood won, with
Young Duke sScQnd and Bess third. Time 1:52
Firm RACE :, Mile; for ayear,-olds. Bronze
maTye won, with Subaltern second and McIaugh-
Lin third. Time 1:451@.
MACS AT NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, May 3-This was the fifth
days racing. The weather ~as fine and the
track fast. The attendance was about ), 900.
The events were as follows:
FIRsT RAcR--One mile. Birthday won with
Winslew second and Alamo third Time :43
SECOND RAoE-Five furlongs. Orderly won
with Ida West second and Dick Delaney third
Tine 1902.
THIRD RAoEr-Seven and half furlongs. Leo
II. won, with Egmont second and Persimmons
third. Time 1884
FOURTH RAcE-One and one fourth miles for
colts and fes three years old. Murphy held
Emperor of Norfolk well In hand until the half.
mile post was reached when he gave him mis-
head and he took a position two lengths ahead
OF the balance and won in canter, with White
second and Cruiser third Time 2:094
Firth RAcE-Fve furlongs. Dave Hennessy
won, with Steve Jerome second and Cheney
third Time 1:044
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
GEORaIA's TEACHERS.
Proceedings of the Third Days Session
at Macon.

ETOCccuinBS OF D1e InlrQ lay SoSSlOh
at Macon.
MACON, GA. May 3.-The third days
proceedings of the Georgia State Teachers
Association was opened with prayer by
Rev. w. B. Brooks.
A committee was appointed to nominate
officers for the ensuing year.
Prof. Arthur O'Hara read paper on
English Composition, in which he main
tanned that his subject had received but
little consideration in comparison with
other branches
Prof w. T. Dumas read poem entitled
Twice One is One"
Secretary Thigpen dsclaimed for the as
ISOLATION the idea that the association had
found fault with the manner of their enter
tannent by the city. He thought Prof.
Glenn's speech had been misunderstood.
Prof. Glenn said he wished it understood
that he had no apology to make to anybody
or anything. What he had said about Ma
con applied as well TO Savannah, Augusta,
and other cities.
Supt. j. NJ. Cannon read paper on How
TO Dignity the Schoolmaster. This paper
was discussed by Supts. Ford, Baker, Evans
and O'IIara.
The question OWN our elementary schools
be improved by increasing the number of
skilled male teachersp' was discussed by
Supt Baker, DIR. Clifton, Prof. O'Hara and
several of the ladies. Tho following officers
were reported and unanimously elected: j.
H. Chappell, of Columbus, President; first
Vice President, W. W Lambdn: second
Vice President, Mrs. +. (. Mallard; third
Vice-Presideut, Prof. W oodall fourth Vice
President, Mrs. ID. p Woodruff; Secretary
and Treasurer, W. R. Thigpen. The CON
vention then adjourned TO meet at Athens
on " ednesday, the first week in May, 1889.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
NEGRO PEDAGOGUES.
Their Sixth Annual Convention in Ses-
sion at Athens.

Their Sixth Annual Convention In Ses-
sion at Athens.
ATHENS, GA, May 3.-The sixth annual
convention Of the colored teachers of Geor-
gia convened here yesterday. A large
crowd of negroes are in the city, and the
meetings all are we'll attended. The conven-
ton is presided over 10y H. l.. Walker, of
Augusta, with G. a. Gordon, of Gaines
vile, Fla, as secretary. A welcome adj
dress was delivered yesterday at the court
house by Rev. q. V. Clark, pastor
of the Congregational church of this
city. Over 1fy members of the
convention have thus far answered TO their
names, beside large crowd whicI arrived
to-day. Judge James S. Hook, State Scho3l
Commissioner, delivered an address this
morning before the convention. Several
white persons were present at the morning
session.
To day was set apart for the memorial
exercises of the late J. c. Orr Several
speeches were made expressive of the high
esteem and admiration in which DR.. Orr
was held by the colored teachers. The con-
vention will probably adjourn tomorrow
afternoon.
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FLoR1DA's METROPOLIS.
The Diocesan Counoil-A Murder Trial
on the Tapis.

me Diocesan COunon-A Murder Trial
on the Tapis.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 3.-The do
cesar council of the Protestant Episcopal
church continued its sessions to-day Most
of the time it was engaged on the constitu-
ton aud canons as revised by the COM
mittee.
Rumor has 10 that another morning,
paper, Independent Republican, is to be
born soou.
T. T. Stockton, late business manager of
the NeUs Herald, fills the same position on
the Times linton.
Joe Davis, who is supposed to have killed
an unknown white nah at Olu5tee eighteen
months ago, and whose trial at Sanderson
ended in mistrial, was brought here to-
day for new trial His case will be called
in the morning.
Last night the residence of Editor Carter.
of the Metropolis, was visited by burglar,
and he lost two valuable suits and some
other clothing A friend from Pensacola,
who was visiting him, lost fine satohel and
some clothing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
SENATOR DAvIDsoN's CHANCES.
Glasscock County Anxious to Have
the Coming Convention.

GlasScock County Anxious to Have
the Coming Convention.
AUGUSTA, GA, May ga delegation
from Glasscock and jefferson counties was
IN the city to-day to see one or two mem
bers of the District Executive Committee
in regard to tho rotation of Senatorial
honors. Messrs. Caulk, White and Clark,
of Jefferson county, are anxious to
have the next meeting held in
Louisville. The committeeman from
the various districts have decided
to meet here June a. The place for hold
ing the meeting for the nomination for
State Senator Will then be decided by the
District Executive Committee. The names
of Roger l.. Gamble and J. Fl. Polhill are
mentioned as probable contestants against
Hon. j. o. Davidson, the present incumbent.
Senator Davidson's candidacy will be
strongly backed by a number of friends,
who say his distinguished ability as presd-
ing officer of that body shodld not be lost
by the arbitrary rotation system.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
Columbus, Coming Exnnsition.

COLUMBUS, Ga, May 3.-Ths Exposition
grounds are rapidly getting into shape The
fence is almost completed. The foundation
for tue grand stand has been laid and is
waiting for the lumber. The plans for ii
main building are being drawn. 1t will be
an imposing structure. The pece track is
being graded after the famous Lexington
tracks.
The Electric Light Company has COM
pAeted the building of It's lines for the re-
Gently added territory. and tonight Rose
hill was brilliantly lighted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
DIABoLlcAL TRAIN wRECKERs.
Incendiarism and Murder Added to
Their Crime.


Their Crime.
CHICAGO, May ga Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy freight train was badly
wrecked at a late hour to night when enter
ing the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
yards, AID under circumstances which leads
to q belief that it was the work Of the
strikers, or synpathiZers. After the engine
and two cars had passed. some unknown
miscreant threw switch, and the next
fifteen cars we're derailed aud piled up
in a hopeless wreck in the ditch.
just as tho SWITCH was thrown a man near
the rear end Of the train threw a tie on the
track, wrecking the last three cars. At the
same time a car of 'dofe," a material of
highly infiammable nature, used for oiling
the wheels, which was in the center of the
train, was set on fire and destroyed The
conductor was founehlying near tho tracks
yearly insenSible. He had been beaten by
three men who boarded his caboose. he
cannot live. The crew OF the wrecked train
was entirely made up of new men
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

twenty-eight hours via Tampa. With the
completion of this road the growth of Key
West will be phenomenal, and healthy sani-
tation will be all that is required to encour-
age immigration and tourist travel.
IF / were asked where is the most equa-
BILE climate ia the world" said General
Manager Haines, of the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway, to MORNING NEWS
reporter recently, II would unhesitatingly
answer, Key West. There frost never
comes, and the breezes from ocean and gulf
combine to make it the paradise OF the
tourist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
COLUMBUS MILLS.
A New One to be Built to Make Seer
suckers and Ginghams.

COLUMBUS, GA, May g. Heterogeneous
were perfected to-day for new departure
among the Southern cotton mills to be in
augurated in this city. Col. C. T. Swift
and John Burkhardt, of Atlanta, IN CON
nectioR with an experienced mill man, will
at once begin the erection of cotton mill
for the exclusive manufacture of fine grades
of seersuckers and ginghams Those grades
Of goods have not been manufactured in
the South heretofore. The gentlemen have
unlimited capital and will start the enter
prise with 500, 900
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
ON THE CURB AT ATLANTA.
Trip of the Moreland Park Cad cts
The archaeological School.

The archaeological School
ATLANTA, GA, May 3-On May II the
cadets of the Moreland Park Military
Academy will leave for Brunswick and
from there will go to st. Simon's Island,
whore they propose TO go into encampment
for ten days. They have not yet decided
at what doint on tAe ISLAM they will ell
camp.
The archaeological School Commissioners
met at O'Clock this afternoon with a full
attendance, except Commissioner Porter.
The matter of electing professors was post
pg2ksd until June Z
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
ULMER's LIVER CoRRECToR.

This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration Of tone and strength to the sys-
tenn. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other
Ills caused by a disordered liver, 1t cannot be
eIcelled Highest prizes awarded, and in
dorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for VI.
mers Liver Corrector and take no other $40
bottle. Freight paid to any address
B. F. ULMER, M. D.,
Pharmacist. Savannah Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
A New PrOnriatnr-

AUGUSTA Ga, May 3.-W. A. Camp.
q well-known hotel man, recently host of
the New Holland Springs hotel, today took
charge of the Planters Hotel here. Scoheld
Bros, the recent proprietors. have given it
up and left for Talluleh Falls, where they
will run hotels. Mr.. Camp proposes TO
make extensive repairs in the house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

Book AGENT-My dear sir, allow me to show
you what "A wonderful book this is
Red-noSed man-What is il aboutg
1t Is n treatise on the evils of intemperance
For instance, look at this picture OF the human
Yes. it's dreadful. II makes me feel bad TO
look at it. Wife, bring me the whisky bottle
quick. I've got TO brace upl'-7erds Siftings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
TORE HIS EYELID.
A Youthful Athenian Injuries one Of
His OPTICS.

his optics.
ATHENS, GA, May 3.-The two year-old
son OF j. Z. Ashe suffered very serious &C
cident this morning while playing with
button hook. In some way the little fellow
got the hook in his eye and gave it a sudden
jerk, which resulted in tearing the lower
lid very badly. The boy suffered great
agony till DR.. Benedict arrived and put
him under the influence of morphine. With
a few stitches the lid was placed in position
again, and at last accounts he was resting
Quietly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
Jonesboro,s Election.

JoNEsBoRo, GA, May 3.-The election
70" municipal officers of Jonesboro for the
ensuing year was held yesterday, and re-
suited as follows: Mayor-G. s. HaneS.
CouncilInen--G. d. Stewart, Lewis Davis,
w. II. Crawford, T. a. Evans, DIR. J. A.
McKown and w. Il Ward,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
A Panhr Snsnancia-

BALTIMORE, May 3.-The Press, an even
ing paper that has been in existence since
Fob. 1, to-day suspended publication. It
was started by party of young men on
the commonwealth plan. but did not meet
with the success anticipated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
GOV. Gordon at Macon.

MACON, Ga, May 3-Gov. Gordon met
the Madison excursion to-day at Madison
and returned with the party to this city to-
might. 10 arrived too late to catch the
Atlanta train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids will be received at my office until MAY
18th, 1888, for about 1900 cubic yards of Masonry
and the foundations of Chattahoochee River
Bridge at Columbia, Ala Drawings and specif
cations on file at Savannah, Ga
N. S. BELKNAP
General Manager C.. r. R. Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
End of the Thompson strike.

PIrTsBuRG, PA, May 3.-The great
strike at the Edgar Thompson Stee Works
was declared off this afternoon by District
Master Workman Doyle, of the knights of
Labor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
NOTICE.

MAX T. BROWN having made to the under
signed an assignment for the benest of credit
ors. all persons indebted to him are hereby
notified to make payment to me at the store,
No. II Jefferson street, and persons to whom he
is indebted will please present their claims to
me. NORRIS BROWN, Assignee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

1T MAKES A Demonstrations (ali ready
for the theater)-l declare, dear, it's raining
hard.
Wife (buttoning her gloves)--Well what's
little rainY One would think from your tone of
voice that we were about starting FOR church.
AtrDcr's Bd.dy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04
Flames in q Lumbar Ynrd-

BIG RAPIDS, Mich, May 3.-The lumber
yard of the Chippewa Lumber Company
Of Chippewa Lake, was burned to-day.
The loss is 100000 and the insurance
S1Og 0p0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

MRs. ROBERT h SHARKEY, of New Orleans
earns nearly $1,000 year by writing serials Of
the Southworth type. Her literary" name is
Mrs. f. Burke Collins. She was born in New
York thirty.seven years ago, but since her frat
marriage, early in life, has lived In the South
She has written six hours day for seven years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

IsAAc-Abe. dit you hear dot Dnkelspeil, dot
secondhand furniture man, has married Esel.
baums vidowy
Abe-Nah.
lSaac--Vasnt you surbriseds
Abe-Nein. She vas joost his line Of goods
Tltsfss-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

Mn Jos LoTT-You have forgotten to close
the safe door Stonef
ar. KIRBY stone-I leave It open on purpose.
don't want burglars to destroy a SaOOO safe
V GO Asss doia5.s --Isa.,L
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
DIR. d. F. sHEFTALL,
CITY PHYSICIAN,
TAX RETURNS.

The Office is now open for returns Of real and
personal property, professions and polls.
will visit the offices and workshops Of the
Central and S. F. & W. Ry., to receive returns
as usual
John r DILLON r T r @ q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04

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If you want BILL HEADS
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SEND YOUR ORDERS TO
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MORNING NEWS BUILDING,
8 Whitaker Street
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PAINTS AND OILS,

PAINTS AND OILS.
Agent for Devaus Ready Mixed Paints and
will furnish all colors at New York prices; also
full line Of Leads, Oils, varnishes, Brushes
and Window Glass.
EDWARD j. KIEFFER
Druggist, Corner West Broad ana Stewart
streets
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vt Indicates trace OF rain.
Il. a. HAHSEs, Observer Signal Corps
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ST. JOHNS RECTORY SOCIETY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-04


There is one thing the Key West citizen
is sure of and that is fresh milk, for the
litt!e pinched up Cuban dairywomon instead
of peddl1ng milk from cans, drive the cows
around the town and milk the tactical fluid
according to the quantity wanted by the
customer. The Cuban cigarette is a nou e.
hold necessity here, and everybody smokes
from tho girl of IL years of age to the oldest
inhabitaut
Key West is United States coaling sta
tion, and revenue cutters are kept busy
watching the smugglcrs, who resort TO all
sorts of lodges 10 avoid tho customs duties.
A Spanish frigate was anchored off Kew
West, its officers and crew keeping q
weather eye OIL tilbusters, while ia the city
Spanish spies are located to note and
promptly report anything of filibustering
character that threatens to weaken the
domination of Spain in the Cuban isle.
While there is much to interest the tourist
and stranger at Key West, Mr.. Williams
says 1t Is place one soon tires Of, and It
was with sigh of relief that he boarded
the Olivette on her return for Tampa
The city has population of over 10 600,
and is rapidly growing. A railroad is pro
1ected along the cast coast of Florida from
Jacksonville, and It is expected 10 bridge
the reefs and run a road direct into
Key West. This, il is said, is practicable.
the longest span being but lS5 feet. With
this road tho time from Jacksonville will he
reduced to sixteen hours, whereas it is now
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-08-16
Ravenna Grange.

Ravenna Grange held an open meet.
ing at N. 8. Olin's, Saturday. l1th
The company numbered about sixty
and O fine dinner was served in the
beautiful yard beneath the bending
foliage, which all thoroughly enjoyed
The afternoon was spent in listening
TO the following program:
instrumental music on violin and
piano.
Select reading by Mrs. q. 8. Hustled
Essay by Kate Bartlett: Subject,
Bachelors.
Select reading. Mrs Geo. Jennings
Music.
Two selections were finely rendered
Inv the elocutionist, Mrs. Fisher, OF
Kent.
Charles Sapp presented paper on
sWhat Farmers Ought to Know and
had some Canada Thistles present
with roots four or five feet long. which
were curiosity to most of those there.
Music.
An original Grange poem by Mrs.
II. III. Thompson.
Reys. Wilson and Fisher made
short speeches. which We're well re
ceived.
Mrs. Fisher being again called on,
.xaye two more recitations, which de-
lighted all present.
Thus, in sociability and literary work
the day was considered well and profit
II. 81. THOMPSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-08-16
Washington Letter.

WASHING TON, AUG. 10, 1888.
Representative Springer intends
pushing his bi }, taxing all products of
trusts, through the House If possible.
Mr.. Springer says his b.-l will bring
no revenue to the Government, but
will speedily abol sh trusts, pools aud
combinations.
Senator'S Allison, Hiscock and Aid
rich deny that they intended going to
New York to consult Blaine about the
tariff bill, which they are trying to
put together. Perhaps the Senators
did not intend to go personally to see
Mr.. Blaine, but they cannot deny that
q trusted messenger took copy of the
bill. as far ss agreed upon, to him in
order to get his opinion upon it.
The funeral of Reconsideration g will
take place tomorrow morning from st.
Matthews church, where his remains
have been since yesterday. Cardinal
Gibbons will conduct the ceremonies.
The body will be escorted to Arlington
cemetery, its last resting place, by the
military body provided for by army
regulations. Gen. Scotield, who is
now the commander of the army. will
be in com mand.
Secretary Whitney has ordered all
the available vesse of the North At,
lantic squadron to the Canadian fish.
ing grounds. to look after the interests
of American fishermen.
A howl has been raised among the
naval officers who have had "soft
snaps" in this city and elsewhere for
many years, on account of new order
issued by Secretary Whitney, direct.
ing the Board of Chiefs of Bureaux to
review the list of present details, and
report where officers can be released
from shore duty or stations without
detriment to the service. This means
q general shaking up.
John Sherman, in his speech against
the fisheries treaty, said that Canada,
in less than ten years, would be part
of the United States. If he really
thinks so, why does he waste time in
opposing this treaty. If Canada is to
come into the Union that will put an
end to all disputes.
Representative Townsend, of Ilh-
nois, is very enthusiastic, and fully
expects to carry that State for Cleve-
land, Thurman, and tariff reform. He
says every mail brings him the names
of prominent Republicans who will
vote the Democratic ticket this year.
The House committee on manufac-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-08-16
RANDOLPH.


A bank barn on the farm of J. F.
Haughawaut was struck by lightning
last Saturday night, and barn and
contents burned to the ground. The
barn wa filed with wheat and hay,
and in 1t were also stored agricultural
implements. The barn was enveloped
with flames when Mr.. Kline, the ten.
ant, made the discovery. He instantly
ran to the barn but Yves unable to gain
an entrance to the upper part on ac-
count of smoke and heat. He ran be.
low and with difficulty succeeded in
getting the harness, and from the wag-
ON shed adjoir ing hs drew out drill,
carriage, blackboard, and cultivator,
but was unable to get out his wagon.
Fortunately, there was no stock iii the
barn. The loss Is partly covered by
insurance.
Ira Meacham is having serious diff
Guilty with one of his knees, which
will probably lay him up the rest Of
the season.
F d. Shook returned last Saturday
from Chattanooga, Tenn, where he
has been the past year.
One hundred new sheds are being
put up on the fair ground.
The s. of V. give bail at the Rink
on Friday evening.
School in-the Special District will
begin next Monday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-08-16
Case Reunion.

About seventy members of the Case
family gathered at the residence OF
Benjamin L. Case, in Rootstown, on
fhe first day of August. The weather
was all that could be desired, and the
day was one of hearty enjoy ment to
all.
A new tent had been provided, un
der which we'll G led tables were spread
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Case, and Mrs. Adaline Ken.
nedy and her son, Mr.. Dexter Kenne
dy, of Aurora. o.; Mr.. snd Mrs. 10
seph b. Heigh.on md family, OF
Franklin,tO.; M. s1d Mrs. Elyerton
Olin and family, of Frank n; Mr..
and Mrs. Harlin Case and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Asb ,ey Cs Sc and f. M 'iy, Mr.
and Mrs. Arson N. B ssell, Mr.. and
Mrs. It. Vaughn and fan .ly, Mr.. Chas.
Fl. Case and 70 nily, of Rootstown. o.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ariei Case, of Cleveland,
and others.