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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-07-28

Charlotte NeWS: At 2:20 yesterday
afternoon Mr.. A. II. Creswell, an old
citizen of Charlotte departed this life
at his home, corner 3rd and Mint
streets. Mr.. Creswell was born in
Marshal county, Tennessee, in 1885.
He moved to Charlotte before the war
and has been identified with the bust
ness interest of this city for a long
period.
A might or two since, as the Caro-
lima Central train which left Charlotte
at $50, was nearing Bladensboro, the
engineer, Mr.. Geo. Merideth, was just
a little frustrated when several rocks
from some unknown parties whizzed
through the glass in his cab and pas
sing uncomfortably close to both the
engineers and fireman's head, says
the Charlotte Ne1cs.
New Berne Journal: New houses
are going up in all parts of the city
and old buildings are being renovated,
and yet the demand for houses is not
satisfied. Plans are now being con-
sidered for the erection and equipment
of a very large and elegant hotel.
With the completion of such a one as
is contemplated New Berne ought to
become a popular resort.
Asheville Citizen: Col. James G.
Martin has sold "Antler Hail." stu
ated on the French Broad river, five
miles from Asheville, to a Philadelphia
gentlemanfor $50, 900. There are about
300 acres in the tract. - An angry
negroes bloody work last night-John
Boston, a young cOlored man from
Columbia, with a white handled razor,
seriously wounded a colOred woman.
A special to the Raleigh NeWs and
| Observer from Charlotte says that
during a violent thunder storm Friday
evening in Long Greek township,
lightning struck a barn where five men
had fled for safety, completely wreck
ing the structure and killing Edmund
Anderson, colOred, and fatally injuring
Mr.. Neal Sample, a prominent farmer
of that section, and a colored boy.
Neither are expected to live.
Frank Teeter while in passing over
a road near Harrisburg, hauling oats,
was attacked yesterday by three sons
of old Benz. Archibald, colored. In
firing his gun at one of them, both
barrels were discharged, but forum
ately neither took effect. Teeter then
had to beat a hasty retreat, leaving
his gun in possession OF the negro boys.
1t seems that he whipped one of the
boys the day before, and they took
this chance to get even with him, says
the Charlotte NerS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-07-28
ONE WAY THE MONEY GOES.

The New York Herald estimates that
American tourists spend one hundred
millions per annum abroad in sight
seeing and pleasure seeking. A tremen-
dous drain on our scant circulating
medium.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Tom Sheridan Of Macon is at the Screven.
Jere Lynch Of Thomasville is registered at
the Screven.
F. L. Hadley of Port Tampa is stopping
at the De Soto.
W. c. Maulden of Hampton, s. c., is
stopping at the Pulaski.
P. L. Gamble and j. W. Beach of Louis
vile are stopping at the Screven.
j. w. Lloyd and W. T. Blanchard of
Charleston are guests of the Screveu.
r. J. Quinn of Atlanta, State School
Commissioner Bradwell's popular assistant,
left for Atlanta last night, after spending
yesterday in Savannah.
Charles D. Meigs, who has filled the posi-
ton of room clerk at the De Soto since its
opening in a most satisfactory manner to
both guests and proprietors, leaves for New
York tomorrow at noon. He will be at
the Thousand Island house at Alexandria
Bay, on the st Lawrence, during the sum-
mer. Mr.. Meigs expects to bid his friends
hospitable farewell at the De Soto to-
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Morgan leave to-
night for Brunswick, on their way to Cum
berland Island, where Mr.. Morgan goes to
take charge of the Cumberland house for
the season. Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan have
many friends in Savannah who will regret
their departure from the city. Mr. Morgan
had charge of Dub's Tybee hotel last sum
mer, and since the season closed there has
been cashier of the Screven house. R. B.
Carroll, late of the Masury of Townsville,
succeeds Mr.. Morgan at the Screven.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
THE COAST FREE OF WRECKS.
All OF the Dangerous DISTINCTIONS *
Navigation Removed.

All OF the Dangerous Distractions to
Navigation Removed.
This month, for the first time in several
years, the photographic bureau reports there
is not single obstruction along the Atlantic
coast that is dangerous to sea-going vessels,
thanks to the United States steamer Yam
tic, in command of Commander G. Fl.
Rockwell The last wreck DESTROYED was
the schooner Ada P. Gould, near Cape
Charles hghtship, April II and ~, and a
final visit was paid on April "a TO the scene
of the collision between the Vizcaya and
Hargraves, Off Barnegat Details we're
published on the March chart regarding
the removal Of these two wrecks, illus
trating the plan followed aud the difficult
ties overcome.
The Yantic has been engaged in this
work for seventy-six days of which thirty
six were spent at sea. She has steamed and
sailed about 5000 miles, and has anchored
In the open sea, in various depths along the
coast twenty~one times. Twenty~four days
have been stormy and eleven foggy. Six
wrecks have been destroyed, one has been
dismantled, and a permanent danger mark
erected marry spars have been blown up
and set adrifH, and five wrecks have been
sought for with care and reported as no
longer existing as distractions. Thirty
three service torpedoes and seven exercise
torpedoes have been expended in the work,
and no casualties or accidents OF any kind
occurred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
TIE CENTRAL LEASE.

The Terms of It's Control by the Geor-
gia Poetic Decided Upon.
The Richmond and Danville, as already
stated on the MORNING News, has prac-
tically decided upon the terms on which the
Georgia Pacific shall lease the Central rail
road system, and the committee from the
Central has accepted the terms, which will
be ninety-niue year lease and per cent.
bond.
The committee, headed by Gen. Alexan-
der, the New York Sun says, wanted much
more than the Pacific was willing to grant.
1t stuck for au per cent. bond, which it
wanted payable in advance, and for various
other favors; but the executive committee
OF the Richmond and Danville cut things
down, and at this weeks meeting Gen.
Alexander expressed his satisfaction with
the terms. The lease will probably be exc
cuted within ten days.
A director of the Richmond aud Dan
vile is quoted as saying that the main pur-
pose Of the lease was to reduce the expense
OF two separate arrangements, and to ena-
BILE them to operate the roads more
smoothly. There is talk of a similar lease
Of the East Tennessee road to the Richmond
and Danvile, so as to make the centraliza.
ton OF management still more complete.
The Richmond Terminal organization Is a
unity Of financial interests, rather than
active management
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
A CHURCH REDGDICATRD.
The First African Baptist Church Re-
opened to the Public.

The First African Baptist Church Re-
opened to the Public.
Services were held in the auditorium of
the First African Baptist church, at Mont
gomery and st. Julian streets, last night for
the first time in four months, during which
time the church has been closed for repairs,
and services were held in the basement.
Extensive repairs have been made within
the church, at a large outlay. The walls
have been painted and the ceiling kali
somined, the floor has been covered with a
handsome Brussels carpet, sad new and
comfortable cushions have been placed
upon the seats The windows have all
been reftted with handsome stained glass,
at cost for this item alone
of 1,O3S II. The total cost of the repairs
and refurnishings will amount to over
IS,
The church has contracted with j. G..
Hutchings of Boston for a new pipe organ,
which will cost about 81, 500.
Three services were held In the church
yesterday, preaching at IL o'clock, COM
munion at o'clock and preaching again at
night, each service being attended by be-
tween 1900 and 3 900 people. The pulpit
was handsomely decorated with flowers
Rev. E. K. Love conducted the exercises
and dwelt especially upon the happiness of
the return OF the congregation to their
usual place of worship.
Collections we're taken up during the day
for the repair fund, and 81, $50 was received.
A large portion of the cost of the repairs
has already been paid. The First African
Baptist has over 5000 communicates, the
largest congregation of any church in the
whole country, perhaps, and is able to fit
up its place of worship handsomely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
RAIL AND OROSSTIB.

The Ticket Brokers' Association, Of which
George w. Frey is president, will hold its
annual convention in Kansas City on MAY
ID and IA, but President Frey has called the
executive committee together on May II so
that they may be prepared to make sugges-
tons looking TO the protecting of their in
terests through the courts il necessary. The
ticket scalpers are convinced that as soon as
this knotty commission question is out of
the way, the general passenger agents will
renew their attacks on the scalpers, which
are the mainstay Of the weak lines.
The proposed withdrawal of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad
from the Southern Passenger Association
was mentioned in the MORNING News some
time ago. The following is the official cir
cular of Commissioner Thomas H. Carter on
the subject:
Circular No. 752, Southern Passenger Associ
alton, Commissioners Office, Atlanta, Ga, April
p, 1891. Notice of withdrawal of the East Ten.
nesses, Virginia and Georgia railway, To man
aging omcerS or companies members of the
southern Passenger Association. Gentlemen
The following communication is respectfully
submitted for your information
NEW YORK, April "a, lsql.-Col. Thomas H.
Carter, commissioning Southern Passenger Asso
citation, Atlanta, Ca Dear Sir-I HEREBY notify
you that the East Tennessee Virginia and Geor
gia Railway Company will withdraw from the
Southern Passenger Assooiation-such notice Il
take effect thirty days after its receipt in your
onice, Please acknowledge receipt. Yours
truly, Henry FINK, Vice President
Unless the notice Is withdrawn the member
ship OF the Fast Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
hallway Company IN the Southern Passenger
Association viii terminate May "a 1891 Your
very truly, TuoAAs Il. CARTER
Commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
A GAMBLING RESORT.
GUYTON'S NEWS BUDGET.
Short Items and Personal Mention OF
Effngham People.

Short Items and Personal Mention OF
Efflngham People.
The Efingham county Sunday school
convention will hold its annual session at
Springfield on June 8.
Johnnie Foy, son of Capt. Ed Foy of
Egypt, who has been dangerously ill for
some time, is convalescent and will doubt
less recover.
DR.. Desseau Lanier, son Of DR.. A. B.
Lanier of Oliver, married Cynthia FARRELL
last week, and has located at Captola,
where he will practice his profession. The
doctor is one of the rising young men of
this section, and has started out well by Sc
curing a partner who will share in his sue
cess.
Conductor w. B. Lee of the Central, who
runs to Augusta, was also married last
week. His bride is Miss Sallis E. Kennedy
of Excelsior, Bulloch county. Rev. J. c.
Brewton Of Perry, Ca, performed the we'd
ding ceremony. Miss Kennedy was one of
the most charming Of Excelsiors Young
ladies, and "Barnie," as he is familiarly
called on the Central. has been fortunate
in winning the hand Of one Of Bullocks
fairest.
Guyton has had quite number visiting
relatives and friends during May week.
Among the number are j. A. Adams of
Reynolds, Ga, brother of ?. M. Adams.
Esq, who took in the meeting Of the veter-
ans and grand sights incident to May week.
Being himself a veteran of the war Mr..
Adams fully appreciated meeting the old
soldiers Of Savannah, EGngham, Bryan and
Liberty.
Mrs w. B. Orr, nee Miss Nellie Laurence,
has been visiting Guyton.
R. A. Grady and family are spending
some time at the Lanier
Capt William Proctor has been taking a
look at his new residence preparatory to
moving up.
Robert Grower and Emmett Archer of
Savannah spent Sunday with DR.. w. Z.
Archer.
John N. Shearouse is opening UP his new
stock of goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
DRY GOODS.
CROHAN & doom Err,
Hot Weather Goods

70 pieces Fine French Organ
dies, Black Grounds, with Col.
ored Figures.
4Opieces Fine Printed French
Lawns, all the newest tints
dyed to be had in this lot.
60pieces Fine French Batiste,
new W prints, including the new
Polka Dot.
90 pieces American Challies
and Batistes, 81 inches wide.
exclusively our own designs,
new colorings.
A handsome line of French
Printed Challies in small pat
terms.
SPECIALIZED dozen Dam.
ask Towels. extra large size,
colored border and heavy knot.
ted fringe, at 25c. each.
l3T BROUGHTON STR EET.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
TEE w. C. t. US NEW QUARTERS.
The First Meeting Held in the Brough-
ton street Rooms.

The First Meeting Held in the Brough-
ton street Rooms.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union held its first gospel meeting in its
new headquarters, No ia Broughton
street, yesterday afternoon, from to 8
O'Clock. The meeting was led by William
NJ. Young. DR.. L. c. Vass was present,
and made very impressive talk.
On account of Merchants week the
ladies were rot able to sufficiently complete
the work Of arranging the rooms to allow
the holding of night meeting, which
would have had a much larger attendance.
They expect to complete their arrange
ments this week. and hereafter will hold
regular services at the rooms every Sunday
night They will also have frequent chill
dren's meetings in the afternoon and gospel
meetings at night, and expect to shortly es-
tablish a Kindergarten school
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union has several rooms at the headquar-
tors which it proposes to furnish for the use
Of men and boys in need Of help, and the
members are soliciting donations of furni-
ture for the rooms. Old furniture in good
condition will be acceptable.
Tue union will make the rooms on
Broughton street the general headquarters
for its work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
A sHARPEa's CUTE TRICK.

The Change Racket Successfully
Worked During Merchants Week.
A slick fakir worked a little game "a
Savannah during Merchants week that
panned out pretty well in a small way.
Monday or Tuesday Of last week a large,
fine looking and finely dressed man entered
q grocery store on Broughton street, and,
approaching clerk, asked him the price Of
eggs.
"Twenty cents a dozen, replied the clerk.
give me three then" said the customer,
II want TO take them with some whisky"
The clerk put three eggs in bag and
handed them to the stranger. He threw out
81 bill in payment. The clerk handed him
% cents change and the man walked
toward the door with the eggs. Suddenly
he turned about as if something had just
occurred to him, and, walking quickly back
to the clerk said:
give me q scent cigar, will you, and
o, by the way, give me that one dollar bill
back for this silver dollar. have use for
it.p
The clerk handed out the cigar, and the
stranger threw the silver dollar down on
the counter seemingly in a great hurry.
The clerk, without thinking, threw out the
paper dollar and 95 cents change for the
silver dollar, and the stranger quickly left
comprehend that the sharper had done him
for 95 cents
The trick was played at a number of
places and was probably successful at nearly
every place it was tried. The victims
usually kept their losses to themselves. A
place was always selected where there was
a crowd, and the subject Of the trick seemed
to I've In a rush. If he was a nervous sort
Of fellow he was all the more likely to be
caught.
tits slick trick and likely to catch almost
any one who has not had considerable ex-
perience in making change. In fact, many
people, on being told Of the trick, could not
see where the sharper came out ahead. TIE
sharper gave the clerk dollar for the three
eggs and the clerk gave him back IS cents
That part OF the transaction was square. The
sharper then purchases cigar and also asks
the clerk to exchange the dollar bill he had
given him for the silver dollar he hands
him. He is also in hurry. 1t was a
most natural thing for the clerk to hand out
the dollar bill in exchange and 95 cents
change also. That man should exchange
a silver dollar for a paper dollar was most
natural, and that he handed out dollar in
payment for a five-cent cigar he would be
given 95 cents change was also natural The
confusion Of the two ideas caused the clerk
to hand out 81 o5 when he only owed the
man % cents.
Nine men out Of ten would do the same
thing when hurried.
1t was a perfectly safe trick. The re-
spectacle appearance Of tho sharper pre-
cluded all suspicion, and if the intended
victim was sharp enough to sea the catch
he could do nothing but hand out tie
proper change. and call the attention
OF the customer to the little dis
crepancy. He would say that it
was only mistake. OF course
any one who reads this can figure it out if
they wish and see what change they would
have given when called upon to exchange
silver dollar for a paper bill and make
change for five cent cigar at the same
time. Nine out of ten will be puzzled on it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
EFFrNaHAMs CRACK HUssARs.
Capt. Morgan and His Troop Back
Home From Camp Anderson

Capt. Morgan and Ills Troop Back
Home From Camp Anderson.
The bingham Hussars, Troop C OF the
Fifth Georgia regiment, have returned to
their homes. pretty well exhausted from the
weeks service in camp. All speak in the
highest terms of their experience in camp
ana the cordial reception given them by
their gallant commander, Col. Gordon, and
other officers and citizens Of Savannah.
The trip was made at a considerable sac
rifice, a majority of the members being
planters. but they did not intend that their
comrades of the regiment should be more
patriotic in responding TO the colonel's order
for the encampment.
Efingham feels proud Of her troop, and
the fine appearance made on parade and
review, as well as sharing the prize honors
with their comrades VINO represented old
and crack commands.
Capt. Morgan, who won the first individ-
ual prize, has worked hard to bring his COM
pany up TO a high state OF efficiency, and,
with little cooperation from the people of
Etingham, he will have a troop to compare
in efficiency and drill with any company in
the regiment
As an appreciation OF the efforts Of this
time-honored corps. which has reflected 50
much honor on the county, it has beel sug-
gested that the citizens take the matter in
hand and some time during the summer
give the boys an old time barbecue and
grand tournament at ~Guyton, and have
them invite a team from each of the troops
to contend for prizes. This will bring the
teams together and inaugurate a spir it of
rivalry which will not only benefit the regi-
ment but each individual member taking
part in the exercises.
The veterans of the county have been
talking about barbecue. This could be
made a joint affair and afford an occasion
for rare pleasure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
JUSTICE UP IN EFFINGH AM.
Judge Pittman Deals Out Title of it
at GuYton.

Judge Plttman Deals Out a little of it
at Guyton.
Judge S. 8. Pittman of the county court
held special session at the Guyton hall
Saturday and disposed of several criminal
cases.
People will gamble and carry concealed
weapons, and the judge is determined to rid
the county of this evil practice, which has
been carried on somewhat too often of late.
Henry Lsgget, Henry johnson and Solo.
mon Jones were tried and convicted for
carrying concealed weapons, and were fined
$50 each or twelve months on the chain
gang. They took the latter penalty.
James MoNear plead guilty to gambling
and was fined $50 or six months on the
chaln-gang.
1t may be remarked in this connection
that none of the guilty parties are EtTing-
ham county people. Efingham, like some
of her neghborS where railroads are being
constructed or naval stores are being manu-
featured, is cursed with a population
which feels or cares little for law and order.
The venerable Judge Pittman is determined
that they shall respect the laws or suffer the
penalty for its violations,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
ASKS FOR 1NTE RvRNTIoN.

Minority Stockholders of the Coast
Line Against the President.
The minority stockholders of the Coast
Line Railroad Company, as stated in yester.
days MORNING NEWS, have filed a petition
for Intervention and the appointment of a
master TO investigate and report upou tbe
financial relations ami accounts between
President George Parsons and the company,
and also upon the nature and valid effect
OF any judgments which may have been
obtained againstit.
The petition is a voluminous document.
Gnd rather scaJhingly denounces Mr.. Par,
sons, whom, II alleges, has abused bis
power, and has systematically and persist
mlly manipulated the affairs Of the corpor-
.tion 10 defeat the rights Of the minority
tockholdsra.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
CROPS ABOUT NORFOLK.
A Boston Commission Nan Review
the Truck Situation.

A Boston Commission Nan Reviews
the Truck Situation.
A. W. Patch of Patch & Roberts, commits
sion men, of Boston, has written the MORN
ING News a report concerning the crops III
the Norfolk district. He says:
All crops are about ten days late.
There is larger acreage of potatoes
planted, but owing to so much rain the
seed have decayed, and 1t is not thought
that any more barrels will be shipped than
there was one year ago. The shoots are up.
on an average, three inches. No shipments
can be made before June Is; many
say June 90. This crop cannot in-
terfere with Savannah's shipments.
Cabbage will commence to go forward
about May 10. The crop is a fair one
About the same area was planted as in
1890.
Beans are just coming up and will be
ready for shipping by June Is to 20. This
crop will probably be nearer the Savannah
shipments than any other.
Cucamoers are just popping out of the
| ground.
The Norfolk section had an excess of rain
| until April l, since which time it has been
dry and crops will soon need water.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04
A Big Day for Underwear.

In accordance with the special announce
ment in yesterdays MORNING NEWS. C. F.
Law, receiver of the stock of A. Falk &
Sons will place on sale to-day, the entire
line Of fancy underwear at a great reduc-
ton in prices. The finest goods will be
offered to-day at 81 suit while good
qualities will be marked down 40 cents
Here is a chance to get a supply Of under
wear far below the prices ever offered in
Savannah. Special offerings will be an
nourced for every day during the week.
Watch this paper for great bargains at 161
Broughton street, I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-04

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discontinued same. but P. P P. (Prickly Ash,
Poke Root and Potassium) is triumphant on
every occasion, and has made a host of friends
in cures OF Syphilis, Rheumatism, Scrofula,
Blood Poison, Dyspepsia, Malaria ana Female
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