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BETTER ROADS.

The movement for good roads
grows apace. The people are gra-
dually realizing that the United
States is far behind the nations in
the character of its country high
ways, and that q revolution in our
methods of road-making is abso-
lutely necessary. The cheering
news comes that the Massachuset-
is Highway Commission is rapid
ly solving the problem of better
roads in that state. Its scheme for
highway improvement is becom-
ing popular, and petitions have
already been received for more
than 700 miles of improved high
ways to be constructed under the
present law. Largely increased
appropriations are looked upon as
assured for the coming year.
There are two road systems
which have produced effective re.
suits, namely, the Massachusetts
system and that of New Jersey
They are different in detail, ant
the reason why both have succse
ded is not far to seek; it is fount
in the fact that al enlightened
opinion in each state has deman
ded the roads. When the peopl,
really want a thing they get it, II
long as they have machinery t.
their hand that is being capable
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A mulatto named Judson owns
the town of Judson, on Johnson's
Island on the Mississippi river a
little north of Memphis. in which
there is not a single white man,
the owner ruling out the inferior
race. There are in the town six
stores, a few shops, two churches
and a school. The island, the soil
of which is quite rich, is eight
miles long.-Ex.
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The small cane growers in st.
Martin Parish complain of being
unjustly treated by the cane-buy-
ers. There are only two or three
BUYERS in the Parish and it is said
they are paying considerable less
than in other parishes. There is
no reason why a St. Martin fac.
tory cannot pay as much as they
do in other places. Sugar Belt
Vindicator.
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ter, and after
taking 'xeveral
bottles shs,was
perfectly well.
She has nevef
been attacked
with rheuma.
tisnn since. She
feels confident
that Hoods Bar.
oepAr1ua accom-
iplish he'd this
change, and says
she can recon-
mend II a. Q
; good Medicine.
Al for myself, I
had no appetite
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YOUNG MAN.

Young man, dost thou go abroad
in the land at night and rush the
growler and perambulate with the
femme? Dost thou whoop 'em up
with the boys and figure for the
substances of the jackpot, and
the sheckels OH the every slippe-
ry tiger? Art thou a guzzler ct
beer and player of cards? Dos It
thou suck cigarettes, and has thou
lost thy grip on the ways that are
right, and wisdom which is good
in the world? Verify, verify ] say
unto thee, if thou art in bad row
of stumps, it will not be long ere
thou dost know thy name is,
pants! Thy heels will fly up ere
long aud thou whist wake up and
find thou hast fallen in the soup.
Keep thine eye on the gun and
monkey not with the intoxicating
Juice of the bug. Steer clear OF
the man with the aces and in the
ripened years of thy life thy poe
kets will be full of the collateral
of the earth, while those who
mind not these commandments are
partaking of the lunch which If
| free. -Parson Harrison.
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Hoods ';s'::;sd' Cures

Gs: on: prices on JOB yoiks.
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Mrs. W. B. Meek. who resides at Camp
tonville. CAL. says her daughter was for
several years troubled at times with go.
we're cramps in the stomach. and would
be IN such agony that it was necessary
to call in a physician. Having read
about Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy she concluded to try
1t. She found that it always gave prompt
relief. 1t was seldom necessary to give
the second dose. 1t has not only saved
us lots Of worry aud time" she says,
"Gut also doctor bills. It's my opinion
that every family should have bottle
Of this remedy in the house" For sale
by T. J. Liable, Druggist.
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A Good Medicine
Wife Cured Of Rheumatism
Nusband's health Improved b,
Moods sassapariIla

&C. I. Hood d Co., Lowall, Mass:
my wife was suffering severely with
yhsumstism. I purchased bottle Of
Hoods esrsaparills and she wss soon bet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24

Thomasvlle, Ga, Oct 23.-It is not gen
orally known that the Keifer pear now so
little thought of when properly treated,
makes an extremely fine fruit that will
compare favorably with any pear ever pro-
duced in this country. This eXtravagant
statement will not be believed by those
fruit known as the Keifer pear 1t Is not
credible statement. People can hardly be
expected to try the following experiment,
so ridiculous would seem the claim made
for this now apparently worthless fruit.
The writer has tested what he is about to
state and knows IL to be a fact. The pears
should be gathered very carefully, as even
a very slight injury will cause the pear to
decay in about two weeks. When gathered
carefully they should be laid
away just as carefully in some dark room
on straw and not piled over each other
All along through the months of October
November and December, and possibly
even later the pears mellow, become soft
and take on a most delightful favor, be-
coming extremely palatable. If the pears
are allowed to ripen or mellow where the
light can strike them, this beneficial re-
suit does not follow. Why this is so the
writer is not able to say. Some mysterious
property attaches to the darkness which
gives the fruit a flavor il will not other
wise have. We would advise all those hav-
ing any of this fruit left to make this eX-
pertinent In time 1t may develop that this
tough, moody fruit, that sold this year in
Townsville at 20 cents a barrel in any de-
sired quantity, may prove to be one of
the finest fruits known TO the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
EDUCATION OF THE NEGROES.
COMMISSIONER GLENN IN FAVOR
OF NATIONAL AID.

He Wants All the Legislatures In
the south to Appeal 90 Congress DO
Grant lille Points Out That the
Negro Was Turned Loose ON the
south at a Time when She Was Too
Poor TO Provide for Them-The
Calls on the Tax-Paycrs Heavy
Even Now.
Atlanta. Ca, Oct. Estate School Com
missioner Glenn. in his first annual report
to the governor. takes an important stand
with regard 10 negro education. He holds
that the state should be assisted in this
work and makes that recommendation in
his report. Commissioner Glenn says: Y
believe that our legislatures in the south
should insist upon appealing to the gem
eral government for national aid TO edu-
cation. We are taxed to support the gem
eral government; we arc taxed 10 support
our local and state government; we are
taxed to pension the federal soldiers: we
are taxed to pension our own soldiers; we
are taxed to educate our own children;
we are also taxed to educate the children
of the cOlOred people. 1t seems to me that
the time has come for the general govern
mcnt 10 come to our aid in the education
OF the children, inasmuch as the general
government freed the black man and in
setting him free left the south so impov-
erished that she was not able adequately
to educate her own children and far less
adequately to furnish education for the
negro 1t seems to me that the general
government should come 10 our aid in the
struggle that we are making to lift up the
black mans child along with our own.
II Is marvellous that we have accom-
pliShed what we have under all the dis
advantages that have been about us. The
only aid that has come to us in our strug-
gle to lift up the black man has come
through private bencficence, but do not
TO be solved by the southern people alOng
with such private beneVOlence as may
voluntarily come. We cannot afford 20
leave the negro in the south without Civ
ing him education. a strong writer has
well said: If in the body polite there
are dregs of misery, whether emanating
from misfortune or from vice, they must
whole body. The fumes of rotting gar
bage in the alley pollute the roses which
kiss the cheek of innocence in the man
siOns of the rich.
we cannot afford in the south to leave
the negro in ignorance. If he is to he re-
main here he must he educated. The only
safety to our homes, the only safety to
and private institutions is to elevate the
colored man out of his animal propensi-
ties and his natural infirmites. The only
remedy for lynChings in the south is TO
be found through the school houses. where
the colored man is to be lifted up and
out OF his natural infirmities. I believe,
therefore, that there should be a strong
appeal TO the general government from all
our legislatures in the south for national
aid to education -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
A MOST SERIOUS CHARGE.
I A Wen known school Teacher Ar
rested for FcIonious Assault.

Mount Vernon. Ga. OCT. 23.-Yesterday
evening one Of the most sensational ar
fairs that has ever occurred in Mont
gomory county eliminated in the arrest
and Imprisonment in the Montgomery
county jail OF Prof l.. W-Purdue upon
charge OF rape.
The particulars of this dcplorable ar
fair date back TO the spring of 1894, AT
which time Prof Purdue applied for ana
procured the position of principal Of the
Higgston Academy. The professor took
charge of the academy under favorable
circumstance, and being an experienced
and successful teacher ne soon had the
school nourishing and the patronage
greater than Do had ever been. he soon
won the confidence OF his patrons TO the
extent that he was trusted by them in
every particular connected with the school
work Among the numerous patrons con-
nected with the school was John T. Grady,
who sent several children TO the school,
among whom was a beautiful and charm
ing daughter, l5 years Of age, named VIII
lie. Miss Willie is naturally very bright
and is well ~ I'm her studies. She was
among the most advanced pupils in tine
professor school. and when mis- school
became so large that an assistant teacher
was necessary, he procured her serv-
ices. The relation Of principal
and assistant threw the professor
and Miss Willie into frequent association
outside of the school room, and ii soon
became apparent TO Observers that they
were more intimate than seemed to be
proper MS TACT was tDUlIlhllitdAtu ~
Mr.. Grady, the father. but so much con-
hdc1cc did he place in the professor that
he almost ilsuitCd his informant. and al
lowed the association Of his daughter with
the professor to continue. This state
of facts continued during the entire
year. At the close of the year the pro-
fessor moved from Higgston to ClaXton,
where he commenced another school.
In the spring of the present year Miss
Willie became mother and she alleges
that Prof. Perdue assaulted her. threat
ening her life with a knife. She told no
one of the wrong she had suffered because
of fear Of the professor, who declared he
would kill her If she did
few days ago warrant was sworn
out against the professor and he was ar
re ted and confined in the Mt. Vernon
jail.
The professor, upon being Intercepted
about the matter, said that the charges
were without foundation and that he
wished a speedy trial.
Prof. Purdue IS probably so years Of age
and has a reputation in South Georgia
as an educator He is a graduate of Yale
College and has always followed teaching
a charming conversationalist He has
family consisting of d wife and several
children, some of whom are grown un-
married daughters.
Mr. J. L. Grady the father of Miss
Willie, is a lumber manufacturer OF con-
siderable wealth, being a member Of the
firm of Council * Grady. He is a prom
inent man i'm this county and has host
Of friends who deeply sympathize with
him over this deplOrable affair.
Superior court conVenes next week and
as the parties are so prominent 1t Is like
ly that the trial of Prof. Purdue will be
very sensational and largely attended
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
WATsON's CONTEST.
w. c. Glenn of Atlanta Retained to
Renresent Him before Congress.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 2S.-The state execu-
tive committee of the Peoples party met
here to-day, Chairman Tom Watson pre-
siding. The meeting was secret one, Of
course, and only meager details OF the
proceedings could be obtained. 1t is under
stood, however, that a stated convention
will be called by the committee to meet
in Atlanta on Dec. 20, at which conven-
tion a platform will be recommended to
the national populist convention. This
platform was outlined at the meeting Of
the committee by Mr. Watson to-day, he
being the father of il, consequently the
only thing that will be left for the con-
vention to do will be to say me too
Far the most interesting thing develop
ed by the meeting was that Col. W. c.
Glenn of this city has been retained by
Mr. Watson to conduct his contest for the
seat of Mai Black before congress Col.
Glenn who has always been regarded
as one of the stanchest democrats of the
state, will be assisted by Mr.. Watson's
law partner, Mr.. West, who engineered
the former contest and pocketed fat fee
from congress. When seen this afternoon
Col Glenn said that he had accepted the
case but did not care to talk about the
matter further. Mr.. Watson also declin-
ed to be interviewed, saying he was not
talking to the newspapers now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
GOOD SPORT AT LATONIA.
Patria Runs Away and Covers Four
Miles Before Pulled Tn.

Cincinnati, oct. 2S.-six spirited races
furnished entertainment for a good aver
age attendance at Latonia park to-day.
In the second race Patria ran away four
miles before she could be pulled up. The
weather was COOL the track fast and the
attendance good. A summary follows:
First Race-Seven furlongs Leafiet 100
Tuberville TO 1, won, with Black SILK
second and Greenwich third. TIME 80.
Second Race-Six furlongs Tutuila. 1O6
j. Hin. 20 8, won, with Elva second and
Rampant third. Time 1:16N
Third Eacc-Five furlongs Robinson
los. Clayton, to >. won, with San Mario
second and Equinox third Time 1923.
Fourth Race-Mile and % yards. Judith
les, J. Hill, TO 5, won, with Jane second
and Morte Fonso third Time 1:4324
Fifth Race-Eive and a half furlongs
La Gascognc, lcs, II. Williams. II to ). won
with Shuttiecock second and Lufra third.
Time ] 10.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Nick 10
Martin, even. won. with Star Ruby Second
and Gateway third. Time 1:l54
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
ONE ENJOYS

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 effectually, dispels colds, bead
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 ac-
ceptable 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 so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable drrsgist vino
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure 1t promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE. GE NEW YORk. ~
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MORRIS PARK TEEPLECHAsERs.
The Attendance Small and the Fields
Very Snail.

Norris Park, n. Y. Oct 2S.-This was
the second day of the New York steeple-
chase meeting and despite the beautiful
weather the attendance was small. The
card, which originally was none too good,
was badly injured by scratches one of
the races was walk-over, and in two
others only horses remained. The track
was fine. A summary follows:
First Race-Maiden hurdle race, one and
one-half miles, over six hurdles. Fugitive.
1874. Neach, TO 8, won, with DAILY second
and Poleen third. Time 30
Second Race-Hurdle handicap, one and
one-half miles, over six hurdles. San Joa-
quin, 1876, Neach, 10 to l. won, with Carac,
cas- second and Olinda third Time 2:49I4
Third Race-Half-breed hunters, steeple-
chase two and one-half miles. Meadow
Lark lis, NJ. Persee has walk-oVer.
Fourth Race-Handcap steeplechase,
two miles. Duke of Abercorn, 49, Mr..
Persee, 8 TO l, won with The Peer second
and Elodorad third. Time 1852.
Fifth Race-Selling steeplechase, three
miles. Layette, 142, Brocen, 1 to ?, won,
with Larry second. Only two starters.
Time POL.
Fifth Race-Flat one and one-fourtb
miles, Belmar. ll2, Simms, even, won. with
Balthampton second. Only two starters.
Time Ola
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
MYERS ESCAPE.
No News of His Whereabouts Re-
ceived--.JaiIer Mardis Discharged.

ceived--JaiIer Mardis Discharged.
Atlanta. Ga, Oct. 23.-Sheriff Barnes to-
day cut off another head at this Jail on
account CT the escape of VIII Myers, the
murderer. yesterday, the head of Jailer
Pollock went into the basket. To-day it
was the head of Jaier Mardis, who has
served several years in that capacity, al
ways heretofore proving trustworthy and
reliable in every case. A searching investi-
cation is to be made to the assertion the
truth of the charge that the jailers con-
nived at the escape of the murder
II il is found that there was job in
it, Sheriff Barnes says he will see to it
that the guilty ones suff n the extreme
penalty of the law.
1t was Mardis who admitted Mrs. Kel-
lam into the jail and allowed Myers to be
taken out into the hall to see her. both of
which acts were in direct violation of the
sherf's orders. He was guilty of gross
carelessness and violation of the rules. If
nothing else, and his discharge is merited
on that account, If for nothing else.
No news has yet been heard from the
fugitive. His father declared to-day that
he had nothing to DO with the escape and
knew nothing of il until told by other par
ties. Gov. Atkinson has increased the re-
ward offered by the state to $500 making
$50, the total price set upon the head
OF the escaped boy murderer, the other
$500 hundred being offered by the sheriff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
A Wan shoots His Employer.

Tallahassee. Fla, oct. S.-John p.
Coles shot A. T. Richardson at Spring Hill
to-day, seriously, If not fatally injuring
him. Richardson returned the fire slight
ly wounding his aSsailant. Coles was en-
ployed by Richardson on his turpentine
farm. What caused the trouble has not
yet been learned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
GEORGIA's ALLIANCE.
The Annual Convention. in Progress
at Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ga. oct. 2S.-The Georgia State
Alliance began it's annual convention here
to-day with delegates present from nine
ty-six counties.
President NJ. d. Irwin called the body to
order and made his annual address.
John Waddell of Kansas also made an
address
Tomorrow the convention will take up
and dispose of the remains of the defunct
alliance exchange, which is the most inn
pOrtant and troublesome question TO come
before the meeting. There are several
thousand dollars of assets, which the al
lance as yet hardly knows what to do
with
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-24
DuhIin Items.

Dublin, Ca. Oct. PIT. b. Fountain,
living at Valambrosa, while chopping with
a chop-ax, cut his left hand open, making
a painful, If not a serious, cash.
Some lawless man in passing the resi-
dence of l.. @. Gilbert, fired off a pistol
yesterday morning, the ball clashins
through a window and lodging in the bed-
stead on which several of the family were
sleeping. II was a narrow escape.