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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-24
THREE MURDERS.

Saturday Night Lively One at At
lantes New Water Works.
ATLANTA, GA, May 29.-Early this
morning news reached the city of three
murders at the site of the new water works
reservoir, FIVE miles from the city. Satur-
day night the gang of negroes at work on
the reservoir INDUCED very freely in the use
of mean whisky. About 10 o'clock dance
was gotten up In the midst of it a negro
named Sanford stepped on the toes of a
notorious character known as "Black Dia-
mond.n Immediately the latter. whose real
name is Mack Matthews. pulled out pistol
and shot Sanford through the abdomen.
Sanford died this morning about
l o'clock. Black Diamond escaped 50 He is
suspected of having killed three other men
during his career.
Before the dance closed John johnson
had emptied the contents Of pistol barrel
into Bob Taylor, who also died from his
wounds to-day.
The third tragedy grew out Of q quarrel
over game of craps. In this young Tay-
lor was shot by Joe Kennedy. Taylor will
die. Kennedy aud johnson also escaped.
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FIGHTING THE GLENN BILL
The Columbus Southern Carries it's
Case Way Up.

The Columbus Southern Carries It's
Case Way Up.
ATLANTA, GA, May 23.-W. A. VIM
bish, attorney for the Columbus Southern
road, reached Atlanta from Washington,
D. c., this morning bearing a writ of error
and supersedeas in the case of the Colum-
bus Southern Railroad Company versus
Controller General Wright, ct al The
case grew out Of the Glenn
railroad tax bill. When this bill went into
effect the Columbus Southern applied to the
superior court OF Fulton county for writ
of injunction to restrain the controller gem
eral from collecting taxes under the law.
The petition was refused and the railroad
carried the case to the state supreme
court, where it was argued
twice. This court also refused to grant the
injunction. Mr.. Wimbish, attorney for the
Columbus Southern, few days ago left for
Washington to obtain a writ of error and
get the case into the United States
granted, and this morning was filed with
the clerk Of the supreme court and the con-
troller general served with a copy. The
case is a very important one. Instead of
being held for three years, as is the rule
Ia cases before that court, it will
probably be argued next December.
Controller General Wright says that
the action Of the Columbus Southern does
not affect the collection OF county and city
taxes from other roads liable under the
Glenn law. Most of the roads will pay up
without being forced TO do so by the state.
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OPENING OF THE CAMP.
PART OF The COMPANIES AL
READY ON THE GROUND.

Col. Mercer the First Arrival-The
Brunswick Rifles Put in an EARLY APP
pearance-The Regulars From Nc
Pherson Barracks Go Into Their
Quarters The Valdosta Videttes,
Fort Gaines Guards, and Thomas
vile, Albany, Dawson and Quitm an
Companies on Hand.
GRIFFIN, GA, May 23.-To-morrow the
encampment opens and everything now
points to an suspicious opening. Companies
and advance guards of companies have
been arriving on every train TO day and to-
night the historic spot, known the country
over as Camp Northern, is dotted with white
tents Lit with camp fires and looks soldiers
camp field indeed. The first of the military
men to arrive was Col. George A. Mercer,
commander of the camp the first week.
With him came detachment from several
of the other companies. The Brunswick
early morning train.
ARRIVAL OF THE REGULARS.
AT 9 O'Clock Capt Edward Fields of Bat
terry L., Mcpherson barracks, Atlanta, ar
rived, bringing with him sixty United States
regulars. Capt. Fields is an officer of COM
manding appearance and is in command Of
a fine body OF men. This afternoon several
companies arrived ana are quartered at the
camp grounds. The Valdosta Nidettes,
twenty-seven strong, under Capt. r. -.
Peoples, and the Fort Gaines Guards,
twenty-seven men. Capt. Morris command
ing, arrived at 6 O'Clock by the
Central. A few minutes later a special
train from Columbus over the Georgia
Midland and Gulf road. pulled up at the
encampment grounds with the Townsville,
Albany, Dawson and Quitman companies
on board. No other troops will arrive be-
fore morning.
NEWSPAPER MEN PUT OUT.
Newspaper men are somewhat put out at
the turn affairs have taken to-day. Head
quarters for them had been promised them,
but when the effort to get into these quar-
tiers were made to-day, Quartermas-
ter Sergeant Kennedy informed
and to remove their tents off the grounds
His order was imperious and Of course had
20 be Obeyed. 1t is believed, however, by
standing resulted in the order, ana that when
master General West arrive tomorrow an
allow newspaper men inside the lines
GOV. NoRTHENs TRIP.
ATLANTA, GA, May 23-Gov. Northen,
with members of bis staff and state house
officials. will leave for Griffin tomorrow
morning to participate in the opening of
Camp Northen.
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SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.

The Cashier OF an Atlanta Firm Pook-
cts ST. 900.
ATLANTA, GA. May %. Albert Childers,
young man for some time employed as
cashier by the Kelly Dry Goods Company,
was arrested to-day on a warrant charging
him with larceny after trust. Childers has
been putting on a good deal of style lately and
HE employers suspecting him began an in
vestigation. IL was found that the trusted
young one was over 81, 900 short in his cash
account. Chtlders, who has always stood
we'll both in business and social circles, has
confessed taking the money. His salary
was too small to meet the expense of his
mode of life
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
Iceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
! LOUISVILLE. ~. EsW YORK. N.Y.
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schlev Countv,a namnnrats-

ELLAvILLE, GA, May 23.-The demo-
Gratis OF SchleY county met at the court
house Saturday. Two hundred and fifty
we're present. Col. w. H. Hawks of Amer.
icus delivered an able address, advising the
people to stick to the Democratic party.
The following delegates we're elected to the
gubernatorial convention with instruc.
toms to support Gov. W. J. North
en- and the state house officers:
c. B. Hudson, J. T. Woods, 7. V. Bridges
and j. NJ. Callen. Delegates were elected
TO the congressional convention and in
structed to support G. F. Cash. Col. G, b.
Hodson and Col. Poser made speeches
6chley is de mocratic.
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ALL ABOUT AMERICUs.
Mayor Felder's Ruling Against the
A. M. Road Reversed.

Mayor Felder's Ruling Against the s
A. M. Road Reversed.
AMERICUs, GA, May 2S.-The city coun-
Gil tonight unanimously reversed Mayor
Fielder in his finding Col. Hawkins guilty
of obstructing the streets Of the city in
placing engines across jackson street so as
to prevent the tearing up of the Savannah,
Americus and Montgomery railroad, as al
ready reported in the MORNING News.
A. n. Kinlaw, a carpenter Of this city,
attempted suicide to-day by taking two
ounces of laudanum. Prompt action and
vigorous work: by DR.. Winchester pre-
vented fatal result. The cause was
despondency and drink.
T. NJ. Merritt, leading citizen of this
city. was stricken with paralysis to-day
while walking over his plantation, six miles
in the country. He was found by negro
laborers, who promptly sent for physician.
He died late this afternoon without regain
ing consciousness. He was a widower and
leaves two grown unmarried daughters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-24
GEORGIA'S NORMAL SCHOOL

The School for Teachers at Ath ems to
"a asst Two Months.
ATLANTA, GA, May 23.-To-day Com
missioner Bradwell returned from Athens,
where he has been 20 organize the state
normal school at the Rock College. The
school for teachers will be In session for two
months. Prof. Lawton B. Evans was
elected president. with corps OF competent
teachers. The Rock College will be fitted
with forty rooms, and a restaurant will be
established on the grounds so that board for
teachers will not exceed $40 per month.
There will also be teachers institutes held at
Americus and Savannah this year.
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st. simon's and Cumberland.

BRUNSWICK, GA, May 23.-Brunswick
is alive with visitors. The Cumberland
and st. Simon's Islands hotels opened yes
terday with 800 members of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, and to-day
a special train arrived with 400 freight
agents bound for Cumberland, where they
will hold their annual convention. Tonight
an excursion to st. Simon's, under the
management OF the Brunswick Light Horse
Guards, formally opened St Simon's with
grand ball d. w. Pratt, formerly OF the
Egmont hotel at Fernandina. is managing
the st. Simon's hotel this season.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INsUR.
ANCE COMPANY

OF NEWARK, N. J.
d. Years Old.
Forty-nine Millions Assets,
One Hundred and Twenty Millions Paid Policy
Holders for Death Losses, Etc
All insurance men admit this to be ONE OF THE
BEST Life Insurance Companies In the world
Its friends claim it is THE BEST 1t is pro-
gressive, at the same time conservative Divi-
dends, paid annually. are exceptionally large,
much in excess of most companies; otherwise
its assets would largely exceed what they are.
EVERYTHING is GUARANTEED IN THE
POLICY.
lss. Cash surrender value.
I'd. Amount Company will lend on Policy.
Sd. Number OF years Company will keep Pol
icy in force in case Of default by Policy Holder.
Attn. Policy Holder has three (3) years after
lapse in which TO revive Policy
5th. After two years Policies are incontesta-
BILE and without restriction as to residence or
occupation.
9th. All In ali, no company deals fairer with
the assured.
l earnestly request any one desiring Life In.
surance to give me on opportunity of fully ex-
planning the advantages of insuring In the
Mutual Benefit"
PERRY NJ. DE LEON,
SPECIAL AGENT,
94I< Bay St., Rear Office, Upstairs
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Sparrtne for Points.

COLUMBIA, =. c.. MAY ga sparring
exhibition for points was given here tonight
between c. 6. Moriarity, feather weight
champion, OF Wilmington, Del, and Frank
d. Stevens, pressmau of the State, and one
of the South Atlantic league umpires. Four
rounds were fought. Stevens was entirely
out of form. not having fought or trained
since last July. He hit some hard jams but
was soon winded. Moriarity did not let
himself out, wearing a smiling and playful
air throughout Stevens was knocked down
twice and Morlarity was knocked across a
bench once
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-24
MERsHoN Foa THE LEGISLATURE.
a New Candidate Put in the Field in
Glynn County.

A New Candidate Put in the Field in
Glynn County.
BRUNSWICK, GA, May 23-Judge NJ. L.
Mershon, the old time democrat. who has
been so vigorously stumping the Eleventh
district for Congressman Turner was
brought out to-day by his friends to make
the legislative race from Glynn. F. L.
Twitty, brilliant young lawyer was con-
sidered a candidate and was requested to
run, but declined. Judge Mershon may be
opposed by Harry f. Dunwody, Glynn's best
representative. Judge Mershon will run
like deerhound. and his election is an abso-
Lutte Ger ainty. Glynn owes him large
debt for his services in behalf of her demo-
crazy, and the people will unanimously
show their appreciation by giving him an
overwhelming support. On the stump his
brilliant oratory thrills MS hearers, while
bis democratic arguments carry conviction
TO his audience aud votes TO the polls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-24
Burning of the Tunnel.

COLUMBUS, GA, May % The Columbus
IRE company returned from the burning
tunnel on the Columbus and Western road
tonight and report that this end has caved
In, so no progress could be made toward
snppressing the fire. 1t is feared that such
destruction will be wrought by the fire as
TO render the passage of trains impossible
Tor many days, If not weeks. The loss to
the railroad company will be considerable.
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Delegates From Georgia.

ATLANTA. GA, May 23,-Gov. Northen
appointed to-day the following gentlemen
to attend the meeting Of the Nicaragua
canal convention, which meets in ST. Louis
on June 2: w. w, Gordon, H. Nj. Conner
and H. S. Haines of Savannah, Patrick
Walsh of Augusta, Gunby Jordan of CO.
lumbus. C. P. Goodyear of Brunswick, JEFF
Lane Of Macon, S. Ii. Hawkins of Ameri-
Gus, 1. W. Avery and Harry jackson of
Atlanta. The object Of the convention is to
discuss cutting a canal through Central
America to Lake Nicaragua,
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DR.. James H. Randolph Dead.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA, May 23.-Dr, James
H. Randolph died here to-day, aged 50
years. He was born in Virginia and came
to Tallahassee in 1886. He had resided here
ever since, except for a few years when be
was superintendent of the insane asylum at
Chattahoochee. He had been an invalid
several years. His funeral will take place
tomorrow.
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BURNING OF TIE TUNNEL.

The Fire Still Burning and Traffic at
a Stendstill.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May 23-The tun-
mel on the Georgia Central road a few miles
from this city is still burning. A great
deal OF timber is in the tunnel, placed there
In its construction to hold up the soft strata
OF earth. Every effort is being made to
extinguish the flames, but so far without
avail All trains are massed this side of
the tunnel. 1t Is too far across to transfer.
The loss will be heavy.
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THE SESSION AT PORTLAND.
CHIPS FROM CANDLER
A New Station Agent - Peen-Tc
Peaches Going to Market.

a new STATION agent - Peen~Tc
Peaches Going to Market.
GAMBLER, FLA, May 2S.-Peen-T To peache,
are now being shipped from this place, but
the crop is very light. The March frost
hurt them badly.
Oranges have about stopped dropping
since the rains came. A great deal of the
young fruit dropped. The crop here will be
about the same as last year.
LlewelIyn Griffiths Of this place has re-
turned home, after years. absence at his
old home, Merrion Court, Pembroke,
Wales.
Another change has been made by the
Florida Southern and Southern Express
Company. ]. D. Deming has gone to Red
dick and the Office here is now filled by Miss
Jessie Maughs of Ocala, assisted by Miss
Head OF the same place.
Messrs. Chalker and Byrd have gone to
Newton, Dale county, Alabama, for the
summer.
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C'Neill Out on Bond.

ATLANTA, GA, May 23.-Thess O'Neill,
the man who killed Joseph England, a
fireman on the Georgia Pa ifc railroad last
week. was released from jail to-day on a
bond of $1,000. England had frequently
visited the home of O'Neill and ATTEMPTED
TO force his attentions upon his wife. She
was Of unsound mind. and ONeill warned
him to stay away. England's refusal to do
this resulted in O'Neill blowing his brains
out. O'Neilrs wife will be sent to the
lunatic asylum tomorrow.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

COLES.-The relatives and friends of Mr.
and Mrs. William Coles and of Mr. and Mrs D.
CIohessy are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of their son, THOMAS, from their resi-
dence, 6S16 Indian street, THIS (Tuesday) AT
TERNOON at 8 o'clock.
MERRIHEW.-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Merrihew and of Mrs D. L.
Taylor are invited to attend the funeral services
of Mas. MERRIHEw at the family residence, No
80 Harris street, THIS AFTERNOON at 4
o'clock. f..-
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Tsllspoosa's Banl- in Tro,,,,,s

TALLAPoosA, GA, May 23.-The Nor
chants and Miners bank OF this place was
to-day placed 10 the hands of Bookkeeper
Gilbert as receiver. An inspection bv
the state bank inspector showed
irregularities. Vice President Spencer has
been placed under arrest charged with
being Instrumental in violations of the state
banking law, which prohibits loan of over
10 per cent Of the capital to any one firm.
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the first Sabbath in December as a dav of
prayer in behalf of colored evangelization,
the programme of services to be furnished
by the secretary. The motion prevailed.
The report OF the committee on the synod
of Florida was read. 1t excepted to certain
language of the stated clerk OF the synod re-
ferring 80 candidates for the ministry" as
members Of the synod" A motion to strike
ou5 the Objectionable words ard re 5ort was
adopted.
The committees report on the synod of
Mississippi was read and adopted.
AN INDEPENDENT coLoRED SYNOD.
Rev. A. L. Phillips made a report re-
garding the organization Of an independent
colored synod. The report presented strong
reasons aud much data in favor of the for
nation of such a synod, but urged the
great necessity, IN such an event, Of
liberal aid from the white presbyteries
and synods in funds and Information
TO the colored brethren. The report ELECTED
much interest DR.. Mack moved It's refer
ence to a special committee for consid-
GRAFTON, which prevailed.
The report Of the committee on the di-
rectory for worship regarding various
overtures on the subject was read. As
other overtures had been received the re-
port was committed.
The report of the committee on the synod
OF Alabama was adopted, after which the
assembly took recess till tomorrow morn-
ing.
THE SESSION AT PORTLAND.
PORTLAND, ORE, May 23.-In the Pres
byterian general assembly to day the re-
port of the board of missions to freedmen
showed that $40 missionaries have been sent
out during the year; that 300 clu rcheS
and missions had been aided, aud 50
parochial and IA boarding schools main
tanned with total of 1929 pupils. The re-
ceipts amounted TO over Sl72,OOO, with the
expenditures almost equal The board also
has under its charge 276 Sunday schools
with 1921 scholars. Two new school
buildings have been erected at an expense
OF 1924, 900. Property for church and school
purposes had also been purchased at Rich
mond, Asheville and Little Rock. Ten new
churches have been organized during the
year. Two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars are asked for the coming year.
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A Turpentine Distillery Burned.

LYONS, GA, May 23.-The turpentine
distillery of Messrs. Coleman & Sharp of
this place caught fire abou1 l o'clock and
was entirely destroyed. Some fine rosin,
lot empty spirit barrels and sone crude tur-
pentine aud about 200 cords wood were also
destroyed. The total loss will be g., 500 or
more. There was no insurance.
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A Dividend for Creditnra-

WASHINGTON. May 23.-The controller of
the currency has declared the first dividend
OF % per cent. in favor of the creditors of
the First National Bank OF Wilmington, N.
~, on all claims proved, amounting to
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BARRs' SAw-MILL BURNED.
Phosphate Sheds and Lumber Also
Co In Ia rha Rlnrn

GO ID n The Blaze.
HIGH SPRINGS, FLA, May 2S.-The en-
tire saw-mill and machinery belonging to
J. c. Bars was destroyed by fire to-day at
l O'Clock, and also the phosphate sheds and
about sc. 900 feet OF lumber that was lying
in the yard. Several box cars on the side
track we're saved by citizens and the mill
hands, who pushed them to the main line.
About fifty men were working for Mr.
Bars and will be affected by the fire. The
loss is estimated at $1,000. There is no in
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Bishop Nelson's Movements.

COLUMBUS, GA, May 23.-Bishop Nelson
left for Talbottou this afternoon and Mrs.
Nelson returned to Atlanta. Yesterday the
bishop dedicated a new church here aud last
night confirmed class of forty.
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sPECIAL NOTICRs.

On and after Feb. 1, 1890, the basis of meas
urement OF all advertising In the MORNING News
will be agate or at the rate OF 81 20 an inch for
the first insertion No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 co. ROM
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MEETINGS.
CITIZENS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

A regular meeting Of the Citizens Demo
cratic Club will be held at Metropolitan Hall
THIS EVENING at s O'Clock. All members are
earnestly requested to be present, as business
of Importance will be transacted By order of
President s. L, LAZARON
G. P. RossIGNoL, Secretary.
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SAVANNAH ACADEMY,

IS BULL STREET, MADISON SQUARE,
Students on "Roll of Honor" for the scholastic
month ending May Goth, averages over ninety
per cent. in studies and conduct: Horace p
Smart, Jr., Ed Mcintyre Nichols, Magnus S. Haas
Robert Eason, Henry H. Menhard, Ralph H.
Glass, T. Leo Moore tiG
John TATJAFERRO pripcioal
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TO CITY COURT JURORS.

CRY COURT OF SAVANNAH,
MAY TERM, 1892
AL Traverse Jurors In attendance at this
court need not return for service until WE'D
NESDAY MORNING. the 25th inst, at 10
o'clock A. N. By order of
A H MAC DONELL
Judge City Court Of Savannah.
P. NJ. RUSSELL, Clerk G. c., S.
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ATLANTA. GA, Nay 23.-Capt. A. ].
Sloan, q prominent citizen of Henry county,
was fatally shot last night by burglars,
who escaped.
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Shot Frleod Instead OF BurgIar.
ATLANTA, GA, May ga special from
Dalton says that while James Kettells was
searching his house last night for a burglar
be shot at the supposed criminal, sending a
bullet into the brain of Walter Wright, who
was assisting him in the search.
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CLOTHING.

TO-DAY, CINCINNATI will be-
gin to face the music of the great
fve-day festival, under the d.
rection Of THEODORE THOMAS,
That famous leader will have
at his disposal an orchestra Of
over one hundred performers
and a chorus of four hundred
voices. All the great masters Of
melodywill be represented in tn.
compositions interpreted by this
vast BODY Of musicians.
The only consolation fon
those who miss such music is
the music of the prices of our
Thin Summer Garments
APPEL & SCHAUL.
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NOTICE

NOTICE
Is hereby given that from this date A. A.
GREEN has no interest 10 the business re-
Gently conducted under firm name of COLLIER
& GREEN at corner of Margaret and West Broad
streets. All parties having claims against said
firm will present them at once, and all indebted
to them will make immediate payment.
J. @. COLLIER.
SAVANNAH, May 90, 1892.