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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-21
Dublin News Notes.

Dublin Ga. Nov. 2O.-The handsome
residence of Mr.. Henry McCray, at Hat
off, in this county was totally DESTROYED
surance.
The horse of Mr.. z. e. Hicks became
fractions yesterday, and ran away, in
juring its owner severely about the face.
necessitating the care of a physician
The Enterprise is now being printed in
the office of the Courier, its outfit having
been given over to its former owner.
Judge Berrian a prominent citizen of
Waynesboro, Burke county, was in the
city last Saturday on business.
Editor Peacock of the Dispatch and
wife are chaperoning a party of Young
folks at the Atlanta exnnsitinn -
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A COLONY FOR WARE.
Five Hundred COIonists to Come
From Ohio Next Month.


Waycross. Ca. Nov 20.-Mr C. ".
Shuts Of Columbus o.. was here yester.
Gay and will return again Thursday. in
the interest Of a new Ohio colony that
be will establish in Ware county. He
purchased 1900 acres. seven miles south
west from Waycross, on the Plant system
and will build a town thereon and call
it "Elwood Park"
Five hundred of the colOnists viii ar
rive from Ohio in December, and spend
the winter in Waycross. and when FL
wood Park is ready for occupants they
VIII settle there. Several hundred more
colOnists will come next spring, and Ell
wood Park will then have a population Of
Mr.. Shuts, the head of the colonial
movement, is a wealthy and prominent
Ohioan. and has held high offices in the
Buckeye state" He has been here sew
eral times and he also visited Triton dur
ing the last two months for
the purpose of locating col
ony. Waycross pleased him more in
Ware county.
In speaking of his plans and of the
character OF the people who will form
the colony, Mr.. Shuts said: An those
who viii be identified with this move
ment must be men Of considerable means
and OF honorable character. Those 500
who are now preparing to come are all
IN good circumstances and they repre-
sent some of the best families in Ohio.
We are seeking homes in a balmy climate
where the soil is productive and where
are good railway and Geographic facili-
ties. We do not intend to erect "shacks"
and tents temporarily. but viii build com
Portable cottages and elegant homes at
once. so that the colony can feel at home
as soon as they settle at Elwood Park.
We Will buy thousands of acres around
the colony for farms, and our purchases
Of real estate will be extended to Way
cross and vicinity"
The Morning News correspondent was
informed to-day by a bushes sman of
Waycross that he had heard IL whispered
in business circles that Mr.. Shuts would
most likely make an offer of purchase of
the famous billiard property, that ex-
tends north from the city limits and con-
tains nearly 5000 acres of fine yellow pine
timber.
The colonsts will erect stores and fac
tories of various kinds, and the Plant
system will establish a regular station
with an express office, a freight and pass
enger combination depot and a telegraph
office. \ postoffice viii also be established
at Elwood Park. A sash, door and blind
factory will be the first mandatory that
Will be erected, and it will be built at an
early date, so that the colonists can get
their sash, doors and blinds for their
houses right at home
Mr.. Shuts has already engaged board in
Waycross for the colonists who will come
next month
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CHARLEsTON's REGISTRATION.
Complaint Made Against the super
visor Taking the Books Home.

Complaint Made Against the super
visor Taking the Books Home.
Charleston, S. c., Nov. Ca sensational
turn was given to local politics to-day by
Attorney Frost going before Judge Aid
rich as the representative of Maj. Theo-
dOre G. Barker. chairman of the city dem
ocrauc executive committee, ]. Adger
Smith, candidate for mayor, William Bird,
candidate for alderman and other dem
ocratic candidates, and asking for man
damus compelling Supervisor of Regis
tration l.. r.. Williams to keep the regis
traton lists in the cases provided for
them in the office of the registrar of mesne
conveyance.
The petition states that in an interview
published in the News and Courier a few
days ago Mr.. Williams admitted that he
was in the habit of carrying the books
home with him, and this, it is alleged is
contrary to law. The petitioners state
that the registrar is himself a candidate
FOR alderman, and that it is obviously I'M
fair for him alone to have access to the
books, which the law provides
shall be matters of record 1t
is further shown that Mr. Williams has
been in the habit of sending registration
certificates to people through the mail at
any time during the month, which the
law says that tickets may only be got on
the first Monday of each month. The pc
allowed to continue these practices that
he, as an officer, would exercise an undue
influence in his own election, and thar
of his friends, simply by providing all
of his own people with tickets. The case
Is likely to create Veritable furore.
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A SPONGE SCHOONER SINKS.
Six Members of Her Crew Go to the
bottom With Her.

Tarpon Springs. Fla, Nov. 2O-The
sponge schooner Shamrock Of Key West,
owned by William II. Asbury. foundered
in the gulf this morning off St. Martins
key and six Of the crew were drowned.
The vessel was a 23-ton schooner and car
ried crew of IA men. The names Of those
who were drowned are as follows: Jere-
miah Saunders. Gelsha Albury, Boiler
Butler. Joe Learvarity, Walton Jones, and
Stewart.
The disaster occurred about ! O'Clock
and the schooner went down in six Ia
thoms of water The members of the crew
who were saved took to one of the dinkeys
where the boat sank and drifted around
until about o'clock in the morning, when
the sponge boat Silver Spray came along
and picked them up. The bodies of none
of the drowned men have been recovered.
and il is doubtful If they ever will be, as
a strong gale has been blowing all day and
the exact location where the boat went
down Is not known
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FUN IN SOUTH GEORGIA.
Bellies and Beaux at Dublin Go
'POssum Hunting.

Dublin Ca, Nov 20.-Qute a unique af-
fair. in which several society ladies' and
gentlemen participated took place at
the farm of DR.. Hightower last Friday
evening. The special feature of the pro-
sum hunt After enjoying the sweet juice
of the crushed sugar cane, the party,
headed by DR. Hightower and Capt.
Hough, and quite a bevy of young ladies
with a pack of trained hounds, for the
purpose of capturing a possum. 1t was
not long before the dogs "treed.' The
crowd gathered around after the tree was
feled, and to their delight a large, fat
'possum was pulled out of the boughs.
Satisfied with the sport, all returned to
town, anticipating "A greater time when
the -possum would be feasted upon.
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SEVEN NJ A TIME.
That's the Way COIOred Couples Get
Married in Laurens County,

Married in Laurens County.
Tweed. Ca. Nov. 20.-A colored matri-
monial tidal wave swept over portion of
Laurens county known as Valdosta. last
Sunday. Seven couples were Joined in the
bonds of connubial bliss. Prior to the civil
war Gov. Troup owned all the lands in
and around Naldosta, and on the main
plantation, and in the dilapidated palatial
mansion once occupied by the venerable
chief executive of Georgia, the ceremonies
were performed. Crowds of negroes from
adjacent counties witnessed the novel pro-
ceedings. Shortly after 10 o'clock the par
ties TO be Joined together formed on the
floor, and when the arrangements were
completed, the colored minister in SOL
emn manner married the couples.
Miss Sallie Wilkes. a charming young
lady of Tattnall county, is visiting rela-
tives here. Two of the oldest confederate
veteran soldiers residing in this vicinity
Mr. John Wocdard and Mr.. Pollard Nc
Tendon, are critically ill.,
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soUTHEN ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Members Visit the Exposition
After Their Business Meeting.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 2O-The members
of the Southern Associated Press met
here to-day in annual session. The meet
ing was held in the business office of
the Constitution. The old board of d.
rectors was reelected with the substitu-
ton of J. p. Caldwell of the Charlotte
Observer for ID. NJ. TOmpkins of the
same paper. This change was made at
the request of Mr.. Tompkins The mem
bers Of the association We're dined by
the Constitution a the Piedmont Driving
Club. after which they visited the eN-
position under the guidance of Clark
Howell, ana spent the day in sightseeing
This afternoon they attended the recep-
ton of the Louisiana dignitaries at the
woman's building, and Hon. Patrick
Walsh delivered an address in which
he congratulated the Pelican state upon
its magnificent display. Tomorrow the
association will meet again.
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FALK CLOTHING co.
fuckers SUICIDE.
He Was SON of Judge j. WORord
Tucker of Sanford.

He Was n SON of Judge J. WORord
Tucker of Sanford.
Sanford, Fla, Nov 20.-The news comes
to US that Howard Tucker, son of the
venerable and distinguished Judge
J. Wofford Tucker, formerly OF
South Carolina, but for many years
one of Sanford's most honored citizens,
has committed suicide at the insane asy.
lum at Chattahoochee by hanging him
self
The deceased was a good-sized, robust
looking man, in middle life, but unmar-
ried, and was living with his father, hav-
ing been engaged in orange culture. Re
Gently his mind gave way, and last week
he attempted to cut his throat with a
razor, but was prevented by his fathers
timely interference.
The first attempt to take him to the
asylum direct was a failure, and on
Thursday last he was persuaded to oc-
company his father to Tampa, to visit his
brother-in-law, DR. A. E. Phillips, the
druggist. From there he was taken to
the asylum next day. arriving there on
Saturday. As he was bent on taking his
own life, on Sunday night he hung him
self with his bed sheet. The body will be
brought here for interment 1t is a very
sad case, because of his aged parents, to
whom the deepest sympathy of the COM
munity goes out in their severe and try
ing bereavement.
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A Barrel Factory at MouItrie

Moultrie, Ca, Nov. 2O-The Colouitt
County Cooperage Company, which. a
few days ago, applied for a charter for
tory in Moultrie, met here Yesterday and
perfected arrangements for permanent
organization. Mr.. d. Sinclair was elected
will be sold through the naval stores fac.
tors, the same as other factories, reports
TO the contrary Notwithstanding
All the stockholders of this company,
with one exception, are naval stores on
orators, and say they are ESTABLISHING
this factory for their own protectinn
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Very Tough. or Very Lucky.

Townsville, Ga, Nov. 20.-Some Deo-
pie are extremely tough or hard or lucky
On circus night a Mr.. Davis claimed he
was robbed by his chum, a Mr.. Hin. Of
the sum of $50. Hill ran and young man
in the crowd drew his gun and fired on
him. The ball t1attened itself on the baclr
of HIS head, but produced only a SLIGHT
wound. Hill was taken to jail and a few
dollars recovered.
Yesterday the fast mail, while going AT
considerable rate of speed knocked a
negro man from the track The negro
received only little bruise on his shouId-
er, but was made very mad
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TO TRUCK FARMERS.
SEEDS.

We are now receiving a fun line Of
Fresh Garden and Farm Seeds of every
kind. These seeds are reliable. being
put up by Messrs. J. NJ. Thorburn & Co.
New York. for whom we are local selling
agents. We are in position to offer them
at close figures.
FERTILIZERS.
We have also been appointed local SELL
ing agents for the Southern Fertilizer
Company, manufacturers of Conner Hull
& Co.'S High Grade Vegetable Fertilizer
This fertilizer has been used by Chat
ham county truckers for years. and
needs no recommendation at our hands,
We ask our friends TO place their orders
early, as only limited supply will be
put up.
SEED POTATOES.
We will be in position to offer Seed Po-
tatoes, both Virginia second crop and
Northern, as soon as needed.
We handle everything in the line of
truck farmers supplies from the seeds to
the empty packages for the product Any
information cheerfully furnished
FAWCETT BROS.
wholesale Grocers, Hay, Grain, Garden
Seeds Etc,
Bay and jefferson streets
Savannah, Ga.
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TOO MUCH SOCIAL EQUALITY.
Whites and Blacks Taught Together
at Orange Park.

Tallahassee, Fla, Nov. 20.-The man
agement of the institute at Orange Park,
supported by a northern missionary So
ciety, persists in teaching negro and
white students together and there is like
ly to be some trouble. A prominent gem
tleman is here from down there, and he
and State Superintendent Sheats will con-
fer with Attorney General w. b. Lamar
tonight to determine what steps to pur-
sue to enforce the law bearing on the
subject passed at the last session of the
legislature. Mr.. Sheats is determined
that the law shall be enforced, and will
employ every means at his command to
do II.
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Townsville, Ca, Nov. 2O.-Mr F. H.
Smith of this city and Miss Cherie Smith
of Meridian, Miss. were married tonight
at 8 O'Clock at the Central Methodist
church in Meridian. Among the attend
ants were: Messrs. Joseph Robson, Frank
Pittman and A. w. Ball of this city. Mr.
Smith is a leading merchant of this city,
young and prosperous, with bright flu
ture. His bride is well known here and
greatly admired
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sale of the Port Royal Road.

Augusta. Ca, Nov. 20.-At the snecia1
master sale of the Port Royal and IVES
tern North Carolina railway. which tool.
place at Greenwood, S. c.. at noon to-r1a,-
the entire property was knocked down 10
a. X. hutchinson. representing Samuel
Truman and Thomas Ryan of New Vo,l-
for $2,65OO00. Mr.. Hutchinson was the onIv
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

The care, skill and experience necessary
fitting proper glasses to the eyes are apparent
to every intelligent person. Thousands Of PEG
pie suffer pain in the head headache, and loss
of eyesight entirely from the use Of inferior
glasses or glasses not properly fitted to the eye.
we cordially invite the public to call and see
US, have their eyes examined professionally by
an expert without charge, and obtain glasses If
required.
New glasses put in your old frames and all
other repairing at short notice
We make a specially of filling Ocuiist pre-
scrlption. Grinding our lenses here, you can
get your glasses the same day they are ordered.
DIR. VI. sCHwAB & son,
No. % Bull street, Savannah, Ga.
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NEGROES AT ATLANTA.
The COIOred People Well Treated at
the Exposition.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 2O.-The chief of the
negro department, 1. Garland Penn. has
written an open letter to the Christian
Guardian of Toronto, Canada, replying
TO inquiries of that paper concerning the
Misrepresentation made respecting GER
tain signs and Determinations made
against the colored visitors to the At
lanta exposition. He says that the col
ored people are treated exceptionally
well-far better than many of the race
expected. He quotes in his letter the in
dorsement of some of the most promi-
nent and reliable colored men in Allan
Ia in support of his claim.
The congress of colored lawyers in ses-
sion in this city passed strong resolu-
lions condemning the Misrepresentation
and indorsing the exposition, and urg-
ing the brother i'm black to come and see
what he has done.
The National Colored Press convention
will convene in the city tomorrow.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


GILMER-The relatives and friends of
the late Mrs. Louisa F. Gilmer are invited
to attend her funeral from the Independ-
ent Presbyterian church at u o'clock noon
this day, Thursday the 21st. instant.
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Admitted TO the TariR Association.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 20.-The Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of New York. actine
through Thomas Peters. general souther1
agent has to-day been admitted as a mem.
Der of the Southeastern Tariff Assocfa.
ton. TO Take effect Immediately
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NORTH GEORGIA METHODIsrs.
A Resolution in Favor of the Bush
Bill AdoutRd

Elberton. Ca, Nov. 20.-The North
Georgia conference met here this morn
ing, Bishop Keener presiding.
Most Of the day was spent in passing
upon me characters OF the superanuated
and the probation preachers
Inc most important item during the
cay was the passage OF "a resolutions re-
commanding the passage OF the Bilsb
oiil, which called forth some pointed ~
marks By the bishop
are present. '~e"'N9
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Don't get caught in your
draughty store or shop with
out ore of these feather
weight caps. They're a sort
of insurance against dust in
the hair and cold in the
head. Makes no difference
how nature has proportional
your upper story you'll
find a fit among the lot. The
price won't keep you from
buying-that's certain. 1Oc
takes the one you select.
Cardigan Jackets-anotIter good "Cold
Preventivc." here In abundance.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE PRICES
ARE ALWAYS RIGHT.
Not lower than that of some infe-
riOr goods which are on the mark
ct, but lower than other reputable
merchants sell the same grades of
goods for.
MALAGA GRAPES,
CATAWBA GRAPES.
NV RAIsINS, NEW CITRON,
NEW CLEANED CURRANTs,
FRESH SPICES.
Our little ads. tell you about them,
but the store is full of attractions
that are more pointed.
WIN. c. COOPER,
Grocer
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DOUGLASS,
STRIPS

WEATHER STRIPS
Now is the time to get Weather
Strips, and put on your doors and
windows to keep the cold wind
out of your house. You can save
half your fuel bill by using them
The only reliable ones sold by
the
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT AND OIL CO.,
Congress and whitaker Streets.
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One ENIOYS

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 svs-
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 druggist VINO
may not have 1t on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
san FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~ New T0Rk az
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NOTICE.,

In Regard to the Assessment of Real
Property in the City of Savannah
for Taxation for the Year 1896.
City reasurers' ONCE, Savannah Nov IL
lS95.-Under and by virtue of an ordinance
passed at a regular meeting of Council Nov g.
1873, tax payers are hereby notified that the as
sessment and valuation of property for the
year 1895, in the absence of objections will be
continued as the basis of taxation by the city
of Savannah for the year 1885. as to real estate
including improvements covered thereby. OBJ
lectiOns. if any, must be made in writing and
filed in the office of the Clerk of Council within
FIFTEEN DAYS after the date OF the pub
LEGATION of this notice. In the absence of OBJ
je tions within the time specified the assess
ment and valuation will be considered as salts
factory and will be binding for the year 1896
c, S. HARDEE, City Treasurer
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POSTPONED.

The managers of Louisa Porter Home
have postponed the annual Charity Bap
until further notice
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-21

Impress upon you the i'm
portance of thoroughly ex-
aiming your heating plant.
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And clean out pipes and reg
listers now. Twill save much
damage, and cold weather is
only a question of a few days.
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MEETINGS.

SOLOMON's LODGE NO. L, f. q A. VI.
The regular communication of a
this Lodge will be held this Thurs w
day. evening at o'clock. NJ
The E. a. degree will be conferred.
Members of sister lodges and visiting
brethren are fraternally invited to meet
with us. BY order of
ROBT. L.,COLDING, W. NJ
D. p. INVERSION, Sec'y.
HAUPT LODGE NO. IS, 1. o. OF.
The regular weekly meeting of the
lodge will be held this Thursday even
ing at s o'clock. The initiatory degree
will be conferred.
There are various matters of import
ance to be attended to, and a full attend
ance is requested.
Members of sister lodges and transient
brothers are invited to meet with US. BY
order of
W. w. GORDON, JR., N. G.
A. N. MANUCY, Secretary.
EXCELSIOR LOAN AND SAVINGS COM
PANY.
The regular monthly meeting of this ccm-
pany will be held this Thursday evening at
$50 O. clock at Treasurer's office, Barnard
street. BY order of r. +. HARMON,
President.
S. L. LAzARoN Secretary.
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Should be cleaned every
year after you have finished
using it. We repair all kinds,
nc matter by whom sold or
made.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
STOVES, OIL HEATERS, ETC.
SPECIAL NOTICE,

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STOVES, OIL HEATERS, ETC.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
We are Offering at very attractive
prices the very best Oil Heater on
the market, the celebrated
BARRIERS ODoRLEss HEATER
Guaranteed to burn less oil per hour
and give out more heat than the
same size heater of any other make
ABSOLUTELY ODORLEss.
Also "A full line o.
COOKING STOVES
AND WOOD AND COAL
HEATING STOVES.
Call at either of our stores and see
for yourself.
PALMER HARDWARE CO.,
14s CONGRESS STREET.
And Wholesale Depot.
BAY AND JEFFERSON STREETs
BURLINGTON VENETIAN BLINDS
The best inside blind made. Tho
cost is no more than the common
outside blinds. Samples at our Office.
A. s. BACON & SONS.
Bryan and whitaker streets
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Grocer

IS whitaker street.