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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
Mr.. william Clifton a Candidate to
Succeed Gen. Cook.

Mr.. William Clifton a Candidate to
Succeed Gen. Cook.
Mr.. William Clifton has announced his
candidacy for the office of secretary of
state to succeed Gen. Phil Cook, who
died in Atlanta day before yesterday.
Mir. Clifton is at present in attendance
on the superior court, which is in session
in Liberty county, but has stated to sew
eral of his friends that he is candidate
for the place, and a large number of them
are enlisted and working in his behalf
He wired the governor that he was a can
didate for the appointment, and it is ex-
pected that he will be in Savannah this
morning, and will leave for Atlanta to-
night.
The only other candidate reported in
the field so far is ex-Judge Trippe, of
Forsyth. 1t is hardly probable that Gov.
Northen will take any action for some
days yet. Mr.. Clifton, it is said, has had
some aspirations in this direction, it being
rumored that he might be candidate
for the nomination before the state con
vention. If he is appointed to fill the
unexpired term it is likely that his name
win go before the convention.
Mr.. Clifton is well known not only in
this section of the state but also through
out Georgia. His two terms in the House
of Representatives have given him a wide
acquaintance in every section of the state,
and his genial and warm hearted manner
has won him friends wherever he has
been met. Many of his friends will
doubtless urge his appointment, and his
selection would be a source of sincere
qualification to those who know him in
all parts of the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
A CONTESTED WILL.
A claim That Woman Married When
She Was Insane.

There will be, it seems, a lively contest
over the will of Sarah Jane Brown, for
whose property there are several claim
ants. In February, 1893, shortly after she
was married to Wiley Brown she was de-
clared insane by the court of ordinary and
sent to the state asylum. She left no
will, but her property was valued at
about 81 900, according to some claims,
and according to the bond required of the
administrator on the estate its value was
but little over 81, 800. Wiley Brown APP
piled for permission to share as one of the
heirs, which was, he claims, denied him
by the administrator, Capt. Jordan f.
Brooks. He filed a caveat to the admin
istration on the estate, to which answer
was made by h. f. Downing and others
who are interested in the division of the
estate
1t is claimed by those who object to
Browns receiving any part of the estate,
that Mrs. Brown was insane at the time
he married her and that she was incapa-
BILE of making marriage contract. 1t is
also claimed that Brown was aware of
this fact at the time of the marriage
upon which point will probably depend
Browns chances for sharing in the es-
tate.
Judge Ferrill has issued all parties con-
cerned, an order TO show cause why the
petition of Wiley Brown should not be
granted and the matter will be heard
July2. The case will, in all probability,
be quite an interesting one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
THE YACHT CLUBS MEETING.
The Sailing Committee Reports and
New Members Elected.


A meeting Of the Yacht Club was held
yesterday morning at the Office of Hull g.
Lathrop to complete arrangements for the
annual regatta which takes place to-
morrow.
The sailing committee. of which Mr.. M
Y. Henderson is chairman, reported that
all arrangements for the regatta had been
made. All the entries in the contests
must be made by II o'clock today. So
far the. usual large number has not been
made, but as a rule many of the entries
are put off until the last day.
Messrs. d. II. Thomas, 3. p. Arson.
John II. Hunter, II. ID. Twitty, A. d.
Krenson, Harry Taylor, C. B. Malone and
Judge A. II. MacDonell were duly elected
members of the club. The regatta prom
Uses to be one of the most interesting and
successful that the club has given in
years. There is considerable spirit and
rivalry among the yachtsmen, and all Of
them want to establish records for their
craft
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
THE OLD VIRGINIA NEGRO.
Mr.. Polk Miller's Dialect Recital
at the z. M. O. A. Tonight.


at the z. NJ. O. A. Tonight.
Mr. Polk Miller, of Virginia, will pre-
sent at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION hall tonight what promises to
be one of the most interesting entertain
ments of the season.
His dialect recitals and rendition of
character sketches on the old Virginia
plantation negro have made him famous
throughout the country. He tells the
most amusing anecdotes, and draws
pleasant and interesting pictures of
southern plantation life. He sings plan
tation melodies and accompanies himself
on the sbanjo. The entertainment will
take place tonight at S15 p. m. at
the Young Mems Christian Association
hall. The Richmond Herald says editori-
ally of Mr.. Miller and his entertain
ments:
MIR. Polk Miller, one of the most popu-
lar and highly esteemed business men in
Richmond, has been for many years an
intelligent and sympathetic observer of
the characteristics of the negro. He has
also remarkable mimetic powers, and in
consequence of this combination he finds
himself suddenly famous. Without in
tending 1t at ALL he has been compelled
by the popularity of occasional le ctures
to take the platform. Nothing more
harmless or more mirth-prOyoking in the
way of entertainment can be provided
than what Mr.. Miller offers His thor
oughly simple and unpretentious manner,
his native humor, his musical gifts, his
magnetic personality, make him great
fayorite wherever he goes. He is a
Christian gentleman of irreproachable
character, and those who secure his SER
vices may be sure that he will make them
laugh, and on the right side of things
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
AWAITING THE INSPECTION.
Chief Hale, of Kansas City, Expected
To-day.

To-day.
Chief George G. Hale, of the Kansas
City fire department, is expected to ar
rive in the city this morning. Chief
Puder received letter from him yester-
day, in which he said he was not able to
leave Kansas City on Thursday. as he
had hoped, but would leave on Saturday.
AS he did not arrive last night, it is con-
sidered certain that he will arrive to-day.
Chief Hale will find the various divi-
sions Of the fire department awaiting his
inspection. There have been no prepare
lions for the inspection of any kind, and
Chief Hale will see the department in
just the same shape that any citizen NAV
see it who will take the trouble to visit
the engine houses There is no
question in the minds of those who
are acquainted with the fire department
as to what the verdict will be, but, as the
inspection has been requested by the fire
insurance companies the city is willing
to go TO this expense in the hope Of salts
flying them as to the efficiency of the de-
partment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
Mcintosh Court Week.

Judge FalligGnt and Solicitor General
Fraser will leave the latter part Of this
week for Darien, where the regular ses-
sion of the superior court of Mcintosh
county will convene Monday. There is a
full docket ahead to occupy their atten-
tion there. There are nineteen prisoners
in the Jail and twenty out on bond. The
majority of these are petty cases. There
are also sixty civil cases on the docket,
some Of which win occupy considerable
time in trial. 1t will be impossible to
clear the docket in week and an extra
term Of the court will be necessary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
HIBERNIANs TO FEL1o1rArE.
The Ancient ORDERS Reception to
President o'Connor Tonight.

Tonight divisions Nos. l, 2 and 3 of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians will do
honor to President p. j. O'Connor, of
division No. l, who was recently elected
to the highest Office in the gift of the
order-that Of national president. A re-
ception has been rendered him to take
place at the hall Of the order at Bryan
and Abercorn streets, at which there
will be speeches, toasts and felicitaions.
The divisions will assemble at about s
O'Clock, and march in body to the resi-
dence OF MIR. James McGrath, on Liberty
street, whence President O'Connor
will be escorted to the hall. It is ex-
pected that the full strength of the three
divisions, about 500, will turn out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
The Killing of Teller.

Ocala, Fla, May 21.-The preliminary
implicated in the Teller murder, did not
take place this afternoon, as the states
witnesses were not on hand. H. E. Miller
appeared for the state and Capt. johnson,
of Lake City, and j. H. Curry, of Ocala,
for the defense.
An unknown negro, who was stealing a
ride on the Florida Southern and Gulf
railroad, fell from train near Martel
and died of his wounds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
Sold Out a Rarroom

Deputy Sheriff Charles Goldman sold
before the court house yesterday morning
the stock of goods belonging to George T.
Ericsson, who kept barroom and restau-
rant on Broughton street. The goods
brought $251, and were sold under fore
closure Of mortgage in favor Of George
Meyer trustee. The fixtures were not
sold, as they were covered by an attach
ment in favor of another party
The committee OF the Gounod monument
in Paris, OF which AMBROSE Thomas is presi-
dent, has already collected 1874 OOO francs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
Reduced Rates,

The Suwannee Springs Hotel has re-
duced rates of board for the
summer months to $40 and Sl2 per
week. Excursion tickets on sale bv
all roads at reduced rates. Now
is the time to visit these far-famed
springs. Springs and baths in fine condi-
ton; for rooms, etc, address Suwannee
Springs Company, Suwannee, Fla. An
drew Hanley, president and general man
ager-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22

Halls Hair Remover enjoys the conf
dence and patronage of people all over
the civilized world, who use it to restore
and keep the hair a natural color.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
Fatal Shooting Near starke.

jacksonville, Fla, May 81. - Near
Starke, to-day, Ed. Alvarez shot and
killed Sam Hilliard at the latter's home.
The men are prominent in Bradford
county. The cause was an old grudge,
and it is said that Alvarez acted in self
defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22

is endured by bilious and dyspeptic suffer-
ers who neglect to take Simmons Liver
Regulator Headache, constipation, piles,
colo and indigestion are cured by this
pure, vegetable remedy.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
Arrest Of an Escaped Convict.

Norris Thompson, colored, was arrested
by Detective Morgan in Yamacraw about
midnight Thompson escaped from the
chaln-gang about three years ago while
he was serving a six months sentence for
larceny
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
A Small Fire on Seventh street.

Two small houses and a blacksmith
shop on Seventh street, near Barnard
street, we're destroyed by fire shortly
after midnight The houses were oecu-
pied by negroes, and were owned by
Mr.. Nerdery. IL is not known how the
fire originated. An alarm was turned in
from box 1872, but the houses were nearly
consumed when the firemen arrived
There being no plug in the neighborhood
lhe houses were destroyed before water
coed 81 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
KIESLINGjS NURSERY
White Bluff Road.

TOLANTS. Bouquets, Designs Cut + , Nv al
\ furnished TO order. Leave orugiS
Resented & Murrays, - Whitaker 81 our.
The Belt Railway passes through sHs
sery. Telephone 2fQ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
SUMMER RESORTS.

sHRUsBURY INN, RUMsON BEAC lia'
sEABRIGHT, n. J.-Under the mannso.
ment OF A. e. Crawford opens early IN JUL JUL.
special terms for families desiring acconijis1tJb
dations for the season. Address 40 East oorn
street, New York. Apartments for tne .s suIi
mer in New York can also be secured az SAM
address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
LUDDEM q RtTES SMH

n W1EAIHER PROBABTLITIES - TTrFC,
DAY: Generally fair. with fncreasinoA oII -
sdess' followed by showers; slightly warmeI.
south to southeast winds. warmer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22
IookI How Is ThisP

Round trip tickets from Savannah to
Suwannee Springs, including one weeks
GARD at the hotel, Sl790.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-22

For sore and infiamed eye-lids, the best
cure is Ayers Sarsaparilla.-ad
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28

of the house, those opposed on the other.
The majority in favor of the resolution beiEg
apparent, the chairman declared the motion
adopted
Mr. J A. Schwerin moved to lay the
motion on the table, but was ruled out Of
order.
Hoa. A. Moses then offered the following
resolutions, which were adopted without dis
sent
Resolved: lst, That the Chairman ap-
point an Executive Committee to consist of
twelve ~ members.
I'd, That said committee shall make rules
and regulations, conduct a Primary Election,
appoint managers, and declare the result of
said election
3rd, That said election shall be held on
Tuesday, April Sd, between the hours Of 8 a.
M, and 8 p. M. Should a second primary be
necessary. that it shall be held on Friday,
April 9Th.
4th, That said committee shall hold Office
for Two (2) years, and shall call, during the
month of February, 1896, a meeting to elect
its successors..
The chair was empowered to appoint the
Executive Committee subsequent TO adjourn
ment.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Executive Committee has been appoint
ed, as follows: Hon. Altamont Moses, A. C.
Phelps, W. A. Bowman, Neill O'DonnelI, ].
H. Chandler, W. H. Commander, n. B.
Bloom, w. h. Ingram, B. K. DeLorme, r.
D Lee, R. T. Carr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Personal Difficulties.

On Monday afternoon Capt. W. R.
Delgar and Mr.. H. R%yttenberg got into a
difficulty concerning certain reports c%irculat-
ed about the last municipal campaign. The
lie was passed and a blow or two struck
before bystanders interfered.
The Freeman Benet matter has reached the
lighting point. Mr.. Edwin F. Miller and MIR.
D. Rosendorf had difficulty this morning in
consequence of the publication in yesterdays
Freeman that Mr.. Rosendorf bad stated to Mr..
NJ. and another gentleman that Judge Benet
had played cards five or six times, and not
twice as stated from the bench. Only a few
blows were passed.
After they were separated Mr.. Rosendorf
applied a vile epithet to Mr.. Miller. Mr..
Eugene S. Miller, promptly broughta revolver
and handed it to his brother, who told Mr.
Resendorf be had TO retract. Friends
interferled again Later Mr.. Roseudorf
apologized for what he had said in the heat
of passion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Religious.

Four members were received INTO the
Baptist Church on Sunday.
There will be an ordinations Of dsacons at
the Providence Baptist Church tonight.
Rev. John Kershaw asks his Confirmation
Glass TO meet him on next Friday afternoon
ut tie church after service
The Union Service between the churches
will b- held at the Presbyterian Church,
mex. Sunday night, and II falls to Mr.Danlel
60 do the preaching.
Major q. r. Wilson having resigned ss
Superintendent of the Sunday School OF the
Presbyterian Church, Mr. T. B. Fraser, Jr.,
has been elected in his stead.
Rev. Juo. Lake has accepted the invitation
of the Y. M: Ca, and will arrive in Sumter
on next Saturday week to begin, Il weeks
-%.eetiug. The services will be held in the
Y. II. Q. A.. hall.
Next Sabbath is the regular communion
season ut the Presbyterian Church and
services will he held on Saturday at II y. M.
The pastor will he assisted ut the services
both Saturday and Sunday BY the Rev. Wa.
R. Atkinson, Of Columbia.
The special sermon on Drifting Away
from the Church." which was to have been
delivered ut the Baptist Church ON Sunday
night, was postponed uatit next Sunday
morniug:: Mr.. Brown says he had great
respect for the City persons who braved the
rain and went to church, but as he is
anxious 10 win converts to his way of think
ing, he thinks it best to wait uutil be has
a multitude to address The sermon will
appear in our columns next week.
The protracted meeting which was N
progress two weeks al the Methodist Church.
closed last Saturday afternoon. There were
a number of con versions during the meeting,
and twenty-three accessions TO the church.
The new members were received into the
church last Sunday morning after service.
Rev J. W. Daniel was assisted in the meet
ing by bis brother, Rev. W. W. Daniel. from
Florence, and by Rev. T. G. Herbert, the
pastor of the CITY Mission.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Treat in Store

Under tie auspices of the Y. NJ. C. A.
and Library, associated, Prof. Jas. n. Ray
hill, of Columbia, S. c.. a celebrated
elocutionist will read aud recite selections in
German, Scotch, Irish and Negro dialects,
next Thursday night, March 20, at the Y. VI.
C.. A. hall.
The Professor is a gifted reader of rare
merit and excellence and has the strongest
testimonials in his special art.
The entertainment will be for the benefit OF
both Associations and purely literary.
Admission will be only IS ceats.
1t is hoped that the Y. N. c. A. and
Library Association will do their utmost to
give the Professor a we'll selected and
appreciative audience.
Remember, next Thursday night at the
the Y. NJ. C.. A. hall.
The Orchestra of the Fourth Regiment Band
will furnish music for the occasion.
Tickets are now on sale at the Drug Stores
of Drs. Hughson and China.
GEO MANoTTE,
J.J. DAsGAN, Lib'ary Association
A. L. NOISE, Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
.Llbrary Association.

A meeting of the Library Association was
held in they: SIC. A. Hall Tuesday nigh,
last week for the purposes stated.
The meeting was called to order and J. J.
Dargan' elected President.
J. B. Dufie, Yice-President.
A. L.. Noise, Secretary.
E. c. Haynsworth, Treasurer.
The charter members approved the rules
aud regulations drawn up by the joint com
mittees between the Y. Al. G. A. aud Library
Association, also approved or ratified the L.
A. Constitution. The enrolment Of the
original members then took place. An Exec.
utive Committee was appointed as follows:
J.J. Dargan, Chairman, s. G. Baker, Miss
Dulcie Noise, Miss Edith DeLorme, Miss Mary
Girardeau
Another meeting was called for Tuesday
afternoon eth at six O'Clock in the 7. N. c.
A Hall to complete the roll of charter mem
bers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Fourth regiment Concert.

The Fourth Regiment Band aud Orchestra
will give a benefit concert on Tuesday eve
ming, April 9Th. The band individually
add collectively will use every effort to make
the concert the most attractive the band has
given. The concert should surpass previous
efforts, for the constant practice renders the
musicians more skillful.
MMessrs. Lucius Bultman and Ambrose E..
Gonzales, of Columbia, will assist and round
out a program of more than usual excellence.
The proceeds go into the treasury of the
band, which is now in need of money 10 pay
contingent expenses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Fire in the Country.

The tobacco packing house of Mr. Calvin
W.. Chandler was burned on Saturday morn
ing just before daylight br incendiaries.
The house was situated across the Siateburg
road, about three hundred and fifty yards
from Mr. Chandler's residence, and he was
not awakened until the house was falling in.
The house contained about two hundred
bushels of corn aad one hundred and fifty
bushels of peas. The total loss is about
$500 and was not insured, the policy having
expired a week or two ago. This is the
third or fourth time Mr. Chandler has been
burned out within the last two years, and the
last falls heavily upon him. The inceodia-
ries were tracked a short distance, but no
definite clue has yet been obtained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Numerical.

Messrs. Barlow Walsh and L.. W. Folsom
go before the Primary as candidates for
Aldermen. They are both successful busi-
ness men representative Of the younge,
element of Sumter, and are very popular with
everybody
The municipal race now stands as follows
For Mayor: B. G.. Pierson and H. Rytten.
berg. For Aldermen, W.. R. Delgar. Geo.
F. Eppersou, R. P. Monaghan j. F. Laugh.
ery, Barlow Walsh and l.. w. Folsom.
1t is probable that one or more candidates
for Aldermen will be announced before the
Primary, and there is some talk of a move.
ment to bring out a third candidate fol-
Mayor. There havs been no names mentioned
ia this connection, and it is hardly probable
that the present candidates will be opposed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-28
Church Entertainment.

There will be a Supper aud Stereopticon
Entertainment at the High Hills Baptist
Church. on Tuesday evening, April 10th.
Rev. Edmund Wells, Of Charleston, will
exhibit views Of home and foreign lands,
inserspersed with Bible scenes and comic
views.
Admission 2oc,s for grown persons, locts
for children.
A supper will be furnished on the grounds
at 25cts per plate
The entertainment will be in the interest of
the church.
An address will be delivered by Dr.. C. G.
Brown.