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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
Children's Fancy DRESS Ban.

Two of the bands Of the Daughters OF
Israel have in charge the children's fancy
dress ball, TO be given at Masonic temple
Tuesday evening. Every care has been
taken by the ladies' 70 make the ball
success, and il will undoubtedly be one OF
the most delightful affairs OF the season.
Original and beautiful costumes will
adorn the children, and the grand march
viii take place at 5 O'Clock. The admis-
sion Is - cents. Further particulars are
given In the advertisement elsewhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
BRUNswIoK's WIRE BUDGET.
An Attempt to Kill W. H. Rainey The
Fight for the JudReship.


Brunswick, Ga, Feb 1O-An attempt
was made to assassinate Deputy Superior
Court Clerk w. H. Rainey early this
morning. He arose before dawn and sat
by the window reading. The assassin
walked to the fence opposite the window,
aimed his rife and fired. The ball passed
within an inch of Mr. Rainey's head,
shattered the mirror opposite and passed
out through the wall Mr.. Rainey ran
out of doors, but could see no trace. except
a mans track. He is not aware Of per
sonal enemies, and can not account for
the attempt on his life.
Cashier Lane of the Merchants and
Traders Bank, was to-day appointed
permanent receiver Of the Stubbs-Greer
Hardware Company.
THE JUDGEsHIP.
Judge Joel L. Sweat to-day practically
announced his candidacy for reelection
as Judge OF the Brunswick circuit court.
This will virtually open tho political
campaign in this section, and warrants
announcements. OF contemplated candi-
dates for various offices. To secure
the judgeship Judge Sweat will
have TO oppose the friends Of Col.
Joseph w. Bennett, a Brunswick lawyer
of marked ability In his profession and
high standing Col Bennett has not an.
nounced himself, and tonight would only
say that the matter had been mentioned
TO him. His friends are at work, how,
ever, and will put him forward with the
Endorsement and unanimous support oil
the entire Brunswick bar for representa-.
tive from Glynn county.
CEoyArT's CANVASS,
Judge Alfred J. Croyatt has beer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
At the Y. M. O. A.

The meeting for young men at the
Young Mems Christian Association this
afternoon, will be addressed by an old
association member, Mr.. Vim, the late
secretary Of South Carolina, but nom tax
ing course at the Presbyterian Semi
nary az Columbia S g. An interesting
tax may be expected, and all young men
are invited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

quietly canvassing and securing pledges
for several months past. He will prob
ably be opposed by F. f. Twitty, popu-
lar young attorney, who is not particu-
larly seeking any honors just now, but
will probably enter the race later with
strong political backing.
Friends of Judge Boiling Whitfield an
nouncc it doubtful whether he will enter
the contest for the iudgeship.
Very little interest Is yet being taken in
the gubernatorial race, but the Evans
men are quietly working and will give the
general an enthusiastic welcome when he
visits here this month.
News of Girards candidacy for the
senatorship does not excite any enthusi-
asm in Glynn. This section wants Tur-
ner for the Senate, and will endeavor to
put bin there. All the local factions are
united for Turner.
A NEW TOWN
The Everett Land Company incorpo-
rated Everett City to-day. This place is
twenty miles from Brunswick on the
East Tennessee road, and is booming.
Brobston & Robbins, real estate men,
have lot OF surveyors at work on a large
track of land opposite Everett City,
which they will settle with northern and
southern farmers TO build that section up
for agricultural and fruit raising persons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

In the face of the soca1led "hard times" Foye
Morrison's crowded with eager buyers. Why? Be-
when Foye & Morrison announce reductions they
make Them and recognizing the need of concessions to
the stringent times make them with genuine bargains
Chidrens ready made Dress size to II years, cut
in the latest styles, neatly trimmed, made from good
Saline Percae and Bingham materials. To introduce
the line offer them at 49c each; real value ST.
100 dozen Boys Percale Shirt Waists, size 4 to IL
years, at only 15c each
100 dozen Ladies Percale Shirt Waists, plated
with belts, only 29c each.
One lot Ladies Silk Waists, newest styles, at 1898
each; worth So.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

class, whilst the last two men are I'M
known. President Nicklin is not rush
ing things, however, but will take due
time for elaboration before he decide
whom he wants,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
A FIGHT ON FOOT.
Jim Duffy to Meet Thomas silverthorn
Next Month.

There is quiet movement on foot to
pull of glove contest at Thunderbolt
the early part of next month between
Jim Duffy, whose arrival was noted in
the MORNING News last week, and
Thomas Silverthorn, the pupil of we'll
known boxer.
1t is said that the articles Of agreement
were signed some time ago at we'll
known sporting resort, and that the for
felt money has been posted in the hands
Of gentleman well known in sporting
circles.
Beyond q shadow OF a doubt there is
truth in the rumOr, for Silverthorn Is
training at Thunderbolt and Duffy has
established his quarters az White Bluh.
Mrs. J. @. Paine the best horsewoman IN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT,
Items Gathered Here and There Among
the Shipping,

The schooner Mary F. Godfrey, which
sailed from this port on Jan. rs with a
cargo of lumber for New York, arrived at
her destination last Thursday The voy-
age was marked by extremely stormy
weather, gale after gale assailing the yes
sci. On Jan. II she took northeast gale
which lasted ten days. On Jan 80 the
wind blew with hurricane force The
foresail, mainsail, forestaysail and lib
were all lost. The vessel ran before the
wind with bare poles for 400 miles. She
then drifted for five days while repairing
sails.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
aH 2 S % ss ""a Dry

There has been sales. there will be sales but there
can be that equal excel the values offer to-day
Extraordinary conditions have demanded Sacrifices and
hence make rdicuously low prices that amaze shop
pers while they compel attention.
100 pieces Genuine Imported French Satines, dark
ground with fancy figures that never sold under 25c
now at 1ac yard.
50 pieces New Spring Wool Dress Goods, 80 inches
wide worth 35c; sale price only 19c.
42-inch Atwood Imported Cheviot Mixtures, new
shadngs, you usually pay 75c for; price 43c
Cheney Bros celebrated Figured China Silks, in
all the spring designs and colorings exclusive pat
terms at CSC; usual price SIPS
2 cases New Spring Shifting Percaes at only 4c a
yard.
Extra wide French Percales, beautiful patterns and
colorings, only loo per yard
200 pieces New Spring Staple Ginghams, usual
price Sc; sale price 434c.
200 pieces finest American Dress Bingham, patterns
and coorngs equal to French goods. Sale price only
75lc; price elsewhere 1910.
This week Fruit of the Loom, Lonsdae and Utica
yard-wide Shifting only 7Mc.
5000 yards "a and 1914 Bleached and Unbleached
Shooting only lac yard usual price zoe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

William J. Brown. a longshoreman
was seriously injured yesterday by being
crushed under several bales of cotton, on
board Iof the Spanish steamship Mignel
Gallart, which is loading at the Central
press Iwarf. Brown was working a gang
in the hold of the vessel, slowing cotton,
when row of bales which they were
heading fell upon the man. He was
taken to his residence, 26 Congress street.
Upon examination the physicians found
that Browns spine is injured, and at last
accounts the unfortunate man was in a
very critical condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
.FOyE & MORRISON.
OUR CUSTOM TAILORING DEPARTMENT
A HOwrng Success, With a Big IS"

well known cry that we hear all sides: What
ever APPEL & SCHAUL undertake is done up (par-
don slang) according to "Hoyle."
We are prepared to show you the most complete
line of Suitings and Trouserngs in the South
The most expert designers cutters and taors employed
garment is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

The schooner Harry B. Ritter, Capt
Peterson, which sailed from ST. Simon's
on Jan. % for New York was blown south
during heavy weather and put into Ber-
muda few days ago in distress with rud-
der gone The schooner Harry B. Ritter
is regular coaster, and has been fire.
quently at this port, where Capt. Peter
son has many friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11
SPECIAL PREMIUM
GIVEN AWAY

Solid Oak, Antique Finish Folding Table.
These elegant pieces of Furniture are for Presents
to our customers. They cost you nothing We would
not sell them at any price. They the best of their
kind We bought them to give to customers and
give them will. Come and see how do it.
We have issued SIS card for the use of yourself
and family at store We invite you to bring it with
you whenever you contemplate making future cash pur
chases and carefully examine stock and prices We
will punch the amount purchased and when the entire
ticket is used and when SIS worth is bought and paid
for will take pleasure in presenting you with your
choice of of our handsome Solid Oak Antique Finish
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

The German bark Ernst, Capt. Geeds,
which has been at the quarantine station,
discharging ballast, finished yesterday,
and was tOwed to the city. She is con-
signed to Chr. G. Dahl & Co., and is char
tered to load with naval stores for Eu-
rope.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

The usual dullness of a Saturday after
noon prevailed on the wharf yesterday.
The clerks in the various offices not being
entertained by the arrival of ships
steamboat man learning to ride bicycle
He progressed rapidly in the art. and
after few more tumbles will probably
be able to climb the bluff in grand style.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

Mrs J. @. Paine, the best horsewoman IN
Boston, always grooms her own horse.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

The government snagboat Toccoa ar
rived from below yesterday, and will re-
main over Sunday. when she will proceed
again down the Savannah river, where
she has been at work recently.
The dredge boat Tomochichi, has
been hauled upon Jones' marine railway
To be repaired
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29

ceprsestes any orzAnlzstion which would tsad
20 ans such result
Constitutional Observation-Disclosures the
work - ths constitutional cDuscntlon On the
whole Vas partlsan. f. intc nded 70 aid IN per-
petuatfrg tnc Republican party IN control %
re state. declares tie spporilo1m measure
. Eerryn4nder, Discriminating against the
cities.
me platform In the usual manner calls at
tentlo1 % the faiii1gs % the opposite party.
comments TIE Standardization o. Gov Flowsr
and the national administration. 70 10 10 way
mentions the income tlx.
senator Hn serenadec.
ALBANY. " u, Sept a7.-Senator
Hill and Daniel y. Lockwood. the
candidates for governor and heuten-
ant governor. respectively. were seren-
aided "Wednesday night at the Ken
more hotel. when they came from
Saratoga. BY the Albany Democratic
phalanx- Fully 5000 persons quickly
gathered IN front OF the hotel a
mighty swell ~ voices went up when
Senator Hill was introduced. lie said:
This Concentration Il part u tho uner-
pected events ~ o day which 90 me has been
ore ~ uing.ed srrpsise and emharrassnaent-
The action ~ the democratic convention
wAirh - ire occasion 81 ihis assemblage and
which was e. unforeseen nY you a. ~ myself.
Imposes responsibilities and otlig4tlous 81
which cann8t speak tonight
rEuNllllnZ % i vas ~ receive the honor
which tue tonventior. % spite - my protest.
has sought % confer upon me ! am deeply
touched by She mus lal manifestation % conl-
dence ard esteem which accompanied the
~ s.0n 81 che convention. ard tonight can
only express. "a O. eble language a SNAIL part
or The gratitude which I feel toward the DEM
ocracy ~ New York
whitney Refused TO he Candidate.
NEW YoRK, Sept 27.-The first thing
ex-Secretary William G. Whitney had
70 DO when be arrived here Wednes-
day forenoon on the Majestic was 20
settle the question whether he would
stand FOR governor OF this state. This
he did quickly aud positively by stat
ing that for reasons entirely personal
II would BE impossible for him TO be
candidate or 70 accept the nomination.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29

The grain, the smallest weight stan
dard In general use, was SO called from
originally being the weight Of n grain
~ whcnt. A statute which became a
law In England in the year 1866 or
daincd that 81 grains Of wheat taken
from the middle Of the ear. or head. -
and well dried, should make pennv-
weight, 20 pennyweights one ounce and
IL ounces one pound. Some centuries
later there were some radical changes
made in the above such as dividing
the pcnnyweight into - grains. etc.
This makes $500 grains in the troy
pound, as now used.-St Louis Repub-
lie
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29
MAKING A LIVING.
IL Was Hard Thing 20 DO on such n
Farm.

It Was Hard Thing 60 DO on such
Farm.
Thr farm lying along the hillside was
one Of the sorriest Imaginable. and the
two-room cabin on IL by the side OF the
road was perfect match for H. The
proprietor OF the domain was sitting
on a wood pile in front as rode MP.
Woodworking, / said; "can get
drink u water?'
II reckon So" he replied, and in a
minute or two he had gourdfnl ready
for me.
That's good, remarked after fin.
ishing he lot
Have some more" he asked; sits
about the only thing that is good
round here.
1T isn't a very good farming coun-
try, IS IT, | said, looking over the
place.
lie shook his head.
GLOW much Of farm have yon?r
inquired.
.'Sixty-thrcc acres
Got any family?n
''Aic an the Of woman
"Wcll, you onght 10 make living
for that many without very hard
work
But I've got ter make livin' =
twelve"
II thought you said there was only
two in the family"
That's what I did, mister he
grinned. "but on a farm like this here
one n mans got TO work as hard TO
make Twin fer two as he would have
70 fer n dozen on "A farm most any
where else"
As had no further argument 20 of
fer, | proceeded on my journey. De
troit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29
olvEM a ~ MAME.
Appomattox Post once 10 Iie Called Sur
render IN the Future.

Appomattox Post once 20 lie Called SUR
render Ia The Future.
WAsuNGroS, sept %. The name OF
the post Office az Appomattox. Va,
where Lee surrendered 20 Grant has
been changed by the post Office de-
partmcnt 90 Surrender. Two years ago
the courthouse building at Appomattox
was burned and the county seat was
removed 90 the town OF Nebraska,
3 miles away on the line OF the Norfolk
& Western railroad. The new county
seat was named Appomattox. Thus
there were two AppomattoXes IN the
field. This occasioncd annoyance 20
the post Office department because
complaints were constantly being re
ceived 81 the miscarriage and delay OF
mail matter.
RICHMOND, Va, sept 25.-Thc action
OF the post Office department IN chang
ing the name Of Appomattox Court
House 90 Surrender has excited The
Indignation Of Nirginians Gov. OFFER
rail- and other public men are out In
interviews strongly condcmning the
change, and the matter promises 10 at
tract much attention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29
BUSINESS STILL IMPRovINa.
Bot II Is sum Tar Below PUN yolurns
for the season.

for the season.
NEW YORK Sept. - r. c. Dun e.
Go. s weekly review Of trade says:
Plenty o. material for encouragement ana
also for disbursement can BE- found ID those
who seek that AID nothing else but business
men who want % see The situation exactly az
it is Nll accounts 70 fav cdudlltiug that 10 "a
dircult 30 strike a balance IN the aggregate
business Is about tenth larger than last year.
but stili falls about - per cent below full
volume for tlle season
Tho iron business after rs great increase o.
output last month shows q Disappointing
weakness % all eastern and central markets.
with consumption not large enough 10 keep
fairly employed tho mills in operation
IN tsNtiic fabrics there has been q distinct
decrease in trade a. initial stocks for the next
season have been ordered and dealers arc now
waiting FOR tho retail trade % give encourage
meut Tor further purchase The strikeat Fall
River and New Bedford has not ceased AMI
about . dozen additional cotton mills have
gone into operation elsewhere. several with
reduced wages. but the orders for the present
are narrow and much smaller than usual
BrcadstuiIs are weaker possibly because tho
government official report went Tar IN pre-
1ictlug short crops So as % cause reaction In
opinion. While lowcr estimates Of corn arc
commonly accepted the price fell 80 cents.
end mcnarc reasoning that N the 0fiCial estl-
mate On wheat has been found lg0WOoo0 uuah-
els out ~ the WY the corn estimate may err
from tU0COUOlo % t0O0i0p0y bushels
Failures in two weeks ~ September show
liabilities ~ only sds4e4 n which 600 7i6
we're ~ manufacturing ind % sg6Ois % trading
concerns Failures during the Wes have been
2i2 in the Emitted states. against 30 last year.
and Ia Canada forty eight against forty last
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29
REMNANT WINNERS.

baltimore sure Of National 4 championship
Sioux city Wins Ia Western League.
CmcAGo. sept 21-By defeating the
Cleveland club ON tuesday the Balti-
more baseball team mndc sure Of the
National league championship, its per
ccntage of .By5 being such that the
New York club. rs closest rival. with
a percentage OF .G6f, cannot pass even
should il win all OF the remaining
games OF the schedule New York
however, stands second in the race
Bostons two defeats on TucStly set
tling this position la her favor
The season 10 the Western league
closed yesterday with the sioux City
an easy winner OF the pennant The
contest at no time has been a. close
between tile clubs as il was in the
Western association. Early ia the
season Sioux City placed herself ~ the
head and Milwaukee ~ the foot Of the
list. and neither lucl, nor good playing
could dislodgc them.
The clubs ended the season in the
following position:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29

Those tidclesn Adirondack lakes.
large and small, greatly vary In the
height ~ water and somewhat in area
from year 90 year There are scasons
when the surface OF lake will be
nearly foot lower than In the inmcdi-
ate preceding season. The streams
that feed and that drain the lakes are
subject 20 like changes, and there are
times when the shadows and rupids d
these streams are almost impassa tie.
even In the Adirondack boats.--N. Y.
sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29
WHAT THEY EAT.
Meat for the English workmrn. Flour and
Eggs for the Trcncbfnan.


Meat for the English workmrn. Flour and
Eggs for the Ircnchman.
All workers ia Britain are heavy con.
sumers ~ meat rs compared with those
of the continent Even III the iron in.
dustry the German with gGR pounds
per 100 units. is little more oxrrava.
CANT than the English weaver. while
the Frenchmau consumes only 558f
pounds. and the Belgian 55lt pounds
On the other hand. the latter consumes
mere -four and eggs, more than twice
as much ~ each. Their consumption
81 coffee. too, Is large IA and 10 pounds
respectively 10 the Englishman's 81
pounds; but on the other hand. tea
does not appear ia their accounts. II Is
almost needless 10 say that these quanti-
ties are an exceeded in America The
Illinois ironw0rler manages 10 con.
sumo 800 pounds 81 meat per 100 units.
and though this Is excessive. xe And
POO pounds put down a. the average
Of Pennsylvania, 1878. for Ohio. Is7if
for West Virginia, and 49, pounds for
Tennessee. Ihe consumption ~ flour
stands about $50 pounds for the state.
in general though greedy Illinois has
800 pounds; and sugar. butter and errs
arerverywhcrc more lavishly used than
IN Europe There, as here. however.
we find workers In the iron and steel
industries more self-iudulgent than
those % other trades, and bmchers
bills of the weaver can not compare
with those 81 the steel workers, though
they are stli FAR above the expenditure
~ even the most cxtravagant worker
Of Europe. London Hospital.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29

Promising Product Of the yellow Paper
Covered lIteratnre.

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MorNT STERLING. III. sept "a
This city was the scene Of a real and
thrilling western style bank hold-up
az 1880 o'clock Monday morning.
Ralph Conklin. aged Is. was the bold
desperate. lie Is a native OF Brown
county, his parents residing mile
and a half northeast OF Mount
Sterling Conklin. who Is given "a
porting over such literature as The
Life OF Jesse James Dead wood
Dicks Last Shot etc. left home with
an old-fashioned muzzle-loadiug dou-
bie-barreled shotgun Monday morning
and started Tor Mount Sterling. on
his way he met Mac Dunbar riding a
horse The boy bandit leveled his gun
az Dunbar and commanded him 10 dis
mount. Dunbar slid of his horse and
Conkl.ug mounted and rode into Mount
Sterling
Going 10 the rear OF the bloomfield
Skies bank Conklin dismounted, aud
leaving boy 10 hold the horse lie en-
tered the bank BY the rear door. wear
ing a mask Approaching the cashier.
J. y. Miistead. lie ordered him 20 put
mp his hands.
Cashier Milstead took % his heels
and left the bank by the rear door.
Conklin lost no time and in a moment
gathered up all the money in sight.
siil. Edward Allison. who was
in the bank az the time Conk-
lin entered, ran out upon the
street and gave the alarm.
After pocketing the money Conk-
lin went out OF the bank through the
rear door and was just mounting his
horse when Al Snodgrass, a constable.
arrived upon the scene. The constable
ran up 10 Conklin and pulled him or
his horse Conxlin jerlzed away from
him. however, and ran down the street
in the direction 81 the courthouse.
Reaching the courthouse Conklin
tried 70 steal horse and cart. but was
shocked Off the cart by well-directed
brickbat A few blocks north OF the
courthouse the masked man was held
UP az the muzzle ~ gun IS julie Cox
and compelled 70 surrender. The
mask was torn from his face and il
was then found that the Jesse James
was none other than Ralph Conklin.
whose days and nights have been
spent IN reading dime novels and yell
low covered tales 81 outlaws and BAN
dts The money taken was all recov-
cred when Conkiin was captured
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-29

One Of the Inconvenience To travel
ers in the countries Of the Latin none.
tary union Is the constant withdrawal
OF the Issues 81 different minis and the
passing OF the coins. no longer current.
upon strangers. The French govern
ment, 20 reduce the evil. lately pub
lished a psacard with reproductions Of
the coins that are out Of date. They
are no fewer than thirty-sevcn in num-
her, and Include those bearing the bal
face Of little King Alfonso. with thy
date 1894; the dollar Of Emperor Maxi
milan. the fvc-franc piece of Joachim
Murat, 1913; some OF the Swiss coins
and all the papal coins. a supplement
shows co ms still current, and includes
those OF the first Napoleon. among them
one Of 1912, representing him rs first
consul and one Of 1918. with "Napo-
Icon. Empcreur," ON one side, and "Re-
publique Franchise" on the other N.
y sun