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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
JAMES 8. sEABROoK DEAD.

The Remain to De Taken to Graham =
Vile This Morning for Intermsnt.
James s Sesbrook, late manager OF the
Postal Telegraph office, notice of whose ser
ious illness was announced In the Sunday
MORNING NEWS, died at che residence of
his brother-in-law. T. s. Hayward, No. 119
New Houston street, shortly after o'clock
yesterday afternoon Of spinal meningitis.
after an illness OF nearly four weeks. The
remains will lie inferred in the family bury
ground at Grahamvile. 8. c., to-day, and
will be taken on the early Charleston train
this morning. Supt. l.. J. Maxwell of the
Western Union Telegraph office, with al
escort OF honor, composed of bslegraphers,
will go with the body Of their dead fellow
craftsman.
The deceased was grandson of the late
Gov. WhItmarsh of South Carolina, and
was porn in Grehamville, s. c., July IL,
1852. he was educated at the Porter uni
versity IL Charleston and adopted the bust
ness OF telegrapher, in which he excelled,
He was employed in the Western Union
Office when he first came TO Savannah, and
was the first operator assigned to the cotton
exchange. He resigned the position 10 the
spring of 1889 to accept position with the
firm Of Garnett, Stubs q Co., cotton fac
tors, and in February last resigned his
place TO accept the position OF general man
ager OF the Postal Telegraph Cable Com
pany's Office in this city, which he held
when he was seized with his fatal illness
Mr.. Seabrook was a worthy and respected
citizen, and communicant of st. John's
Episcopal church until after the est elish-
ment OF st. Matthew's chapel. Ia which he
took jealous interest and thereafter at
tended. He was member of Chatham AS
sembly No. 1856, Royal Society Of Good
Fellows, and was at one time its prelate,
and his death is the first in the assembly
Mr.. Seabrook leaves a wife and an infant
child of only 4 months. The deceased was
a brother of w. b. Seabrook of the Charles
ton World. who was with him in bis last
illness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
DRY GOODS.
WELL MADE
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR,

Ladies often hesitate to purchase Muslin
Underwear because the garments they wish
are often small, short, or not well made.
the manufacturer using Three-Cord Thread
and Chain Stitch, especially in the tucking,
When such garment is purchased it is not
cheap at any price, as it never gives salts
faction.
This advertisement calls your personal
attention to our new spring stock of Muslin
Underwear, made entirely, "tucking and
ALL" on lock-stitcn machine, Six-Cord
thread, both upper and under; are full size,
IN length and width, and made Of good mus
lin and fine cambria. The Skirts and Draw
ers have the yoke band. and are, in every
respect, well made goods.
Our assortment is now complete, AMI your
inspection is solicited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
Eefron Back Again.

Beferon's Dime Circus. which was in Sa--
vnnush early in the winter and went from
here to Florida, reached Savannah again
yesterday and pitched its tents at Liberty
and Houston streets for Il weeks stay.
Proprietor Hoifron has added number Of
attractions to his show since he was he7 g,
among them the marvellous Japs. He viii
make street parade at 2 O'Clock this after
noon, aud viii give his opening PERFORM
ance tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
TO TAKE UP THE CIRCUIT.
The Tutty Case tho Absorbing Case in
Liberty County.

The T0tty Case tho Absorbing Case ii,
Liberty County.
Next month Judge Falhgaut and Solicit
tor General Fraser will go out on the circnit
TO hold court in Bryan. Efinghan, Liberty
and Mcintosh counties The May term OF
the Bryan superior court will begiu May 3.
bingham May u, Liberty MAY 10 aud
Mcintosh May 2G.
The case which has attracted tho most
absorbing interest in Liberty county is the
celebrated Tutty case, and it is understood
that Rose Ward Tutty, who exercises n
remarkable influence on her alleged HUSBAND.
has literally feed her lawyers, and dropped
them from time to time, 1t is reported. as
she imagined they were "magnetizei' by
the solicitor general She has now employed
William Pease, Esq, and it is said that he
WIN go to Washington this week to ondeavor
70 get mandatory order from tho supreme
court Oh the United States compelling Judge
opeer TO try the case, which he rernanded 10
the Liberty county superior court with q
Judicial whack at miscegenatIon.
he coal black Rose visited WASHINGTON
ana told heartrending story of her wrongs.
put sne found little sympathy when ;t was
known that her grievance was that tho lays
Of Georgia wouldn't lot her live with q
white husband. Wv" .
Ii rs not believed that the supreme conrt
VIII permit MIR. Peass to Gle his unnors
Solicitor General Fraser was asked Nv a
-aCRKJNG NEWS reporter what course ho
VIII pnrsne in the matter, aud he that in
Iiae event the defendants do not nppear ha
will take rule absolute in the bonds
ostreatsd at TIE last term, and estroat me
s7e0 bond which nc required of fatty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
BAKING POWDER.
Protect Our Bread.

There is no article of food in general use more
wickedy aduterated than the lower grades of bakino
powder. They made from cheapest materials, to
which alum is added to give them strength
All baking powders that offered the public under
misrepresentation to their ingredients are danger
GUS. Alum powders invariably sold under the
guarantee that they pure and wholesome cream Of
tartar powders. baking powder now notoriousv
advertised as having published upon its labels all the
ingredients used in it is shown by recent investigation
to have in its composition four different substances not
upon its LABEL two of which substances are lime ami
sHl6hmrte aetdI
Protection from alum Baking Pow
ders can only be had by declining to
accept any substitute for the Royal"
All chemical tests, official and other
wise, prove the Royal to be absolutely
pure and wholesome.
The official Report of the U. S. Gov
eminent investigation, recently made,
shows the Royal Baking Powder to be
superior to all others in leaveninp
strength, cream of tartar powder of
the highest quality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
CITY BRaVIrIES.

The United States circuit and district
courts, the superior court and the city court
will convene at 10 O'Clock this morning.
DeKelb Lodge No. 0, |. o. o. F., meets
Tonight.
The executive council OF the Citizens
Sanitary Association meets this evening.
The Memorial Association holds meeting
this afternoon.
A meeting Of the Master Builders Asso-
citation will be held this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

Scrofula is an impurity of the blood which
produces unsightly humps or swelling which.
accommodating in the glands of the neck, causes
painful running sores on the arms, legs, or feet.
which develops ulcers in the eyes. ears or nose,
often causing blindness and deafness Take P.
P. p QPrlcSly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium.
1t has proved itself the most remarkable of all
blood puriierS-Adp
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
SirOcco Tea.

India and Ceyloa Tea, the fashionable tea
Of Europe. Each packet sealed and sbso-
lutely pure. Direct from our own gardens.
Coo, S0c., and 81 per pound. Davidson g.
Co., 1876 Broadway, New York Lippman
Bros, Agents, Lippman Block, Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

Diamonds and other precious stones are
becoming necessities instead of luxuries
and being readily convertible, are freely
used as presents for weddings and other
occasions of late. NJ. Sternberg & Bro.
carry the largest stock of these valuables,
as well as Fine Jewelry, in this city. and are
kept quite busy aiding their numerous Gus
toners in their selections.
Ado. SWALLoWTAI.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
THIRTEENTH ANNIvERsARY.

Sweet Songs and Refcains N the New
Houston Street sunday scnooL
The thirteenth anniversary Of the New
Houston Street. Methodist Sunday school
was celebrated yesterday afternoon by ex-
erclses Of a most intsresting character, last
ing nearly an hour and a half. The seats
IN the church were a.! taken, The aisles were
crowded. and the people overaowe1 into tho
Vesaoule where those unable TO gain an
entrance tiptoed to see and hear.
The exercises ware opened by prayer. fol-
lowed by the song Gathering Some
Sheaves, the refrain being taken up by the
congregation.
Viola Strate recital 1--WE Come TO be
Blest," after which came q scripture lesson
and the song, "What = Gathering That
VIII Be-" An interesting address 70 tie
Sunday school was made by Thomas H.
McGill.s. The infant class sung climbing
Up lions Hill" the little child voices
making sweet music. Supt. Virgins read
his report showing the workings of the
school for the past year. but while he said
there are 235 scholars, he regretted 70 note
that the average attendance was only about
half that number.
The superintendent report was followed
by recitation, God IS Love-" by nine
children, which was prettily rendered.
This was followed by the song "Over t1e
River" The chorus was sung unsteady and
sweet:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

Fine Silver Sets in cases and single pieces
of unique design are in favor as substantial
wedding presents. Making a feature of
these goods. NJ. Sternberg & Bro. have been
reaping the harvest of late.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

Some lovely Onyx Clocks and Tables are
being shown at Nj. Sternberg & Bro. IS
Jewelry warerooms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

DIR. Bulls Cough SyrIp is a certain ard safe
remedy for colds, coughs etc. Only rs cents.
Don't rub yourself With turpeDtins, but lss
Salyatlen Oh fos your rheumatism. 25c.--Afy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
Society Notes.

The matrimonial crop this season has not
been lessened by the drought, foods or
cyclones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
New Talennonn stntion.

Telephone No. AGO has been placed ct tn o
Office Of the speciality company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

Mr.. X. and Mrs. N, well known in local
society, will enter the married ranks next
week. Sternberg & Bro. supplied many
beautiful presents during the past week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21
Over the river,
The beautiful river.
Over the river
The fields ara all green.

The recitation, where is Ny Soul To-
night" by Annie Valleau was followed by
the song Ring, Ring the Bells, the Sweet
Gospel Bells" after which the command
menLs were recited by class of eight chill
dren. The song "0h, the Beautiful River
was next sung, and was followed by the
most interesting exercise of the evening,
twelve little children ranged in front of the
altar reciting "Chimes Of the Clock sill
yer bell being chimed at the close of each
chIlrs recitative part.
Rev. MIR. Kelley addressed the Sabbath
school at length, urging the children to
more regular attendance, and impressing
the parents with the necessity of themselves
attending the Sabbath school as an exam
pie to the little ones. He said that Method
lists should see that their children 60 to
Methodist Sunday schools. Twenty or
twenty-five children of Methodist parents
attend the Presbyterian Sunday school,
but no Presbyteriaus send their children to
the Methodist Sunday school. The Presby-
terians love their church aud their Sunday
schools, and he loved them for 1t, and if he
were not Methodist he would be Presby-
terrain; but Methodists ought to be good
Methodisss, and send their children to the
Methodist Sunday school.
At the close Of the pastors address a
handsome collection was taken up to pur-
chase a bookcase for the library bought
last year. and for foreign mission Sunday
schools
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-21

The past week saw some very pretty we'd
ding parties at our churches. Most of the
conspicuous presents come from NJ. Stern
berg & Bros Jewelry Palace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
JACKSONVILLE

December vas introduced by a cold wave
which brought q few inches 4 snow. max
ing very hne sleighiuE.
D.ai1rus sawyer, vel known IN thl, seq
ti1n. ii-i Nov. az East Iemplet1u, Mass
s.ei - He leaves two sous ami one
daughter. His remains were brought %
south Within CHAM for iu-erment
Arthur starr. a veL-kn1au former resi-
dent here. lss resigned as cashier 1f the
hank az lama, Ia. aui gone % Chicago.
Prof Hamilton, who recently taught a
singing scAoo. here 11 a new pr!1 ipls was
present al the praise service on Sunday
evening. the 3lth u-t., AMI received a cor
iia. w-.e1ue
4 p.easau; dime -1oiatle was held az W.
q. Aiams's .ast Friday evening
The primary department II our village
hp1l iii NOT begin last week as expected
90 s.rugur n the illness Z Miss Cobb's
mother
New ton ami lola Dix ATTENDED the Y.
VI : a. Montpelier .zst week
" C Hall mas recently lost good horse.
" a Brown has gone 70 market.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
NoRrHrIELn- MSS

Capt. g. g. Dun an with his wife and tgo
yaIug-,, children start for Florida GU
Thursday ai tbs eek O. sp-ui the win
Ter. Their sc L.u,leg continues a. NJ.
Hermou, while Mss Else - attend North
1=li seminary
NJ Wrigh. StrAt-ou aud Mr. Clark start
Il GA Tuesday for Georgia with about 31
other employees. Thew are -n h- IN the su-
pl1y II C. A. Lindsey. IN the Bon Air Hotel
Mrs Stratton viii spend the winter With
ler sister 10 West Springfield
Fred Atwood. who has mea, market 10
tins place. married On Wednesday " this
week Ms, Belle Fal-1n q Turner's Falls
They vii come directly home and Occupy
the house OF Mr. >,ra-t0u during his a0-
seuce IN Georgia.
The B.i0u entertainers drew fair house.
and gave cutie pleasing entertainment.
The body 4 Mrs Kyler. the -rauiiaugh-
ter Ct a. e Parsons. was brought here fer
burial 90 Monday. The funera. services
were held a. the residence II Mr. Parsons.
Mr. Bingham and family have come from
the south % spend the winter with Mr 4
G.. Parsons Mr.. Bingham j, q daughter
oi the ia,s Mr., Parsons
Views has come from California Of the
death Il Mrs. Il y F Marshall a former
resident q this place A husband and Z
children survive her
At the public installation n the officer.
Of Harmony loiss 7. * 4. " IN the even
Ing ~ Dec. 3. speeches we're made ov sever
al. aud among the speaker Were Mrs Mar.
yaretts Fisher aud Ms, Eva St-h0.ns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
GrILFoRn CENTRE

Iae f".osi M 3, a LIST q gre teacher, in
town uI,tr..t No. I Dan Willard Mari
bur1 W. :, Mar l-ars. Brst,.eacro "
B. Cora Barnard Wilmington No >. l.
VI Adams r1lf1ri ~ @ Anna Baker
Gullt3ri. ~. Il. Cara >ha-,lak. Brattle
D5ru No. Il. Marrs7 Hose. Dover.
" " Barney Ia, been appointed notary
public
The 1u;-lani- belonging O. % Bar,;os
were bid Of hy S-llus1 Ia-Iu Ta- home
place wa- NOT -lll. The auction - a. large
s attend Il and the price. we're sa-isfa tory
There viii be q dance 10 the town hall
next THURSDAY evening De-. =. Hith a
box supper supper aui bot c7tee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
ROBBINS & C0WLES.
HHWLEH.

Boots. Experimentation
iday sale Of books At popular
prices has commenced. Some
of the old tarorites again Of
iered and many new ones. 1t
is not necessary TO repeat the
story; all book buyers in this
section know already that it IS
q good time 10 make selec-
tons during these temporary
sales.
Some Of the other things
found here suitable for holiday
gifts are Dress Goods. Silks.
Shawls. Ladies and Children's
Outside Garments, Lace Pill
low Shams and Bed Sets.
Tides. Curtain Laces. Blank
cts, Comiortables. Quilts. Ia
bic Damask, Napkins. Towels.
Handkerchiets. Lace Scarfs.
Hosiery, Gloves, Merino In
derwear, Cotton Underwear.
Down Pillows, Umbrellas and
Aprons.
An effort has been made 70
have in every department
some special attraction.
Holiday buyers are invited
70 make their selections as
early as possible. Any goods
selected will be stored and
held for future delivery if de-
sired.
Special offering of all our
imported pattern dresses; S33
now S2S; $40. SII.5o, SI2.5o
and $3.50 now all IS; sand
50 ones now So.
A. l. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
BELLOWS FALLS.

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D0NNELL & DAVIS,
.a~ aEE.s .L.- -AS-
WOOD. WOOD.

Are YOU going toned any Stove
Wood Il SO, leave you. order
with us,
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~. l. HAWLEY.

10 0Nua IaIgr. 10 extra
good. 20 extra long DamaSk
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fuL Hoods sarsaparilla gave me relief i'm
mediatelY. while In tine / was entirely
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Custom grinding don- promptly. Come and get
our pri-s u--fYr- laying
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Auu4.an0. OF people tesuly 70 NE success
q Hoods Sirsauariila a. a ramadv for
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now offered at $4,000 each.
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G1Oria Sill Tim hpo1IoS y
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are useful as well a, ornamental and
The advocate., 1890-12-17

Of this curse that Is burning us every
day. Let us keep up our meetings and
take In new members just as long as we
can find one. The old parties are going
TO use every means to crush us. Let us
not lag now because we have gained one
OF the greatest victories ever known, and
il we will only press onward, we will have
justice yet.
We do not believe there is a man
elected on the peoples ticket, that
pledged himself to our interest but what
will do as he said. We have two noble
men elected from this county to the leg
lslature that we are confident will do
everything In their power for us, and
they will help 20 out John J. Ingalls,. In
conclusion would say, let US keep the
ball rolling, and by November 4, 1892,
we will roll IL 10 the White House.
Vol. l.. HARMON.
May6eld, Kan. Dec. 8, 1890.
The advocate., 1890-12-17
SOME SHOWING OF THE PARTY OF SELF
RIGHTEOUSNESS.
rO the EdILOr Of nm ADYOOATR.

To the Editor OF THE ADVOCATE.
have never seen in your paper any
thing fIom Sumner county, hence | will
write and tell the other alliances Of the
state that we are still holding the fort
We gained a complete victory the 4th OF
November. We elected every nomiuee
In the county but one, this is j. L. Show
alter, representative and president Of
the Showatler Mortgage company. He
Is sample OF the republican party.
They elect this man to the Legislature,
knowing he would do anything to favor
mortgage companies, and render more
people homeless; for common sense
teaches us that that ls his motive. The
republicans made a great deal Of noise
about the peoples party being In favor
Of whisky, but how is it II they (the re-
publlcans) are opposed to whisky, why
did they elect this man ShOwAlter with
it? They cannot deny it. am glad l
don't belong to party that would poison
a mans mind with this Internal demon
and make him unconscious, 80 they can
vote him as they please, and that is what
the republicans done in the election of
this man. And they had men on the
county ticket that were drunkards. "A
tree Is known by the fruit IL bears" and
this is the fruit Of the good old republl-
can party.
II is said; "Every tree that bringeth
not forth good fruit shall be bewn down
and cast into the fire." this republican
tree has not brought forth good fruit and
we shall have to deal with 1t as we are
commanded. We can hew it down with
our votes; as to the Ere post wewill leave
that TO future day.
But when we get them out Of power
they will be In fire for them. Brother
alliance membersI let us hold together
and fight this out. The time has come
for us to hold together and rid the nation
The advocate., 1890-12-17
W. @. T. U.

From the Chicago InterOcean.
Never before In the history Of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
has there been such q succession Of
encouraging reports from the different
state unions as are coming In this year.
In the White Cross home, ~. Louis,
Missouri, 15O OF the inmates have been
converted, many Of whom before knew
nothing Of christianity.
The Winter street Methodist church,
Of Chicago, has 3 W. IT. u, number
ing elghty-twO active and thlTty-two hon
orary members. Gospel meetings are
held each month. II ls reported that the
greatest increase In membership Of the
W. c. I. U. the year past Is In Wiscon-
sin.
There are FIVE temperance societies In
and near Washington, composed Of sol
diers. They now number over ljO men,
pledged TO total abstinence.
From the Union Signal.
The committee appointed by the ma
tional convention, called upon President
Harrison and the secretary Of war 10
urge them TO Issue an order forbIddlng
the sale Of beer and wines at Military
garFisons. They said the government
was not only licensing and encouraging
beer and wine drinking, but was even
compelling commissioned officers Of the
army 10 be "overseera Of military Saloons
called canteens and thus giving a sem
blance Of irespectablllty TO beer drinking"