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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

Congress knows precisely what Spain
ought to do with regard to Cuba. 1t knows
also precisely what England ought to do
with Turkey because the Turks win not
quit killing the Armenians Likewise its
mind is made up with regard to the man.
ner in which England should conduct the
affairs of her colonies. 1t knows, too,
what Kruger of the Transvaal republic
ought to do about Jameson, Cecil Rhodes
and the rest of them. But congress does
not appear TO know what to do for the re-
lief of the treasury of the United States.
It it does know. it takes precious good
care not TO do it. Congress is a great in
stitution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
The button Test.
From the New York Tribune cRep).

A campaign badge manufacturer of
Philadelphia says; From present indi-
cations it seems to me that Mckinley is
the favorite with the great masses of the
people. We are receiving orders from all
over the country for Mckinley buttons.
There are at least four times as many or
ders for Mckinley buttons as for any
others" It is hardly necessary to say,
however, that the button test will not be
recognized by the friends of the other
candidates
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
LEGAL NOTICES

NC GEORGIA, CHATHAM CG17S|7T--
court Of ordinary for Ietfers Stllle1 %
as g executor OF the viii OF Cord We-5ely
zines, dneSe are. therefore, to cite and a.
l MOI al whom Il may concern - a. a.
ana appear before said court - - De
obJection lf any they have1 ON ~ ~ max, make
Ihe nrst Monday in March next ofbe.oe
wise said letters will be granrei otiler-
witness. the Honorable Hsr-~.
rerrlIl Ordinary for Chatham co 5-1 l.
TINS the S0th day Of November $50 -l' y,
FRANK T. KEILBACH
Clerk c. q a. =
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

The alleged discovery by somebody in
England that the United States have
"usurped' some 100000 acres of land on
the Pacific coast of British Columbia, op-
posite Prince of Wales Island, to which
they have no right under the Anglo-R
sian treaty of 1925, brings up another
boundary matter to be argued by this
country and England. If there are any
other boundary questions that need set
Ting, now is as good a time as any to
bring them up. Let them be punched and
then taken up in their order and disposed
of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

Genuine Havana cigars will probably be
scarcer in the markets within two or three
months than they have been for long
time. The supply of Havana tobacco
raised before the outbreak of the revoIu-
tion. is believed to have been pretty well
used up. Last years crop was probably
not two-thirds of the usual size, and there
is no way of ascertaining how much of
that has been destroyed by the insurgents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

The Morning News some time ago re-
marked that it was possible that Gov. At
kinson would be in the race for the SEN
atorship. Some of the state papers have
commented upon that bare suggestion of
a possibility as if it were the announce
ment of a fact few of them in tone
which indicates that they think one term
as governor and one attack of appendi-
citis ought to be enough of honors to
satisfy even the most ambitious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

Brazil is having period of peace which
is bringing prosperity. The coffee crop
turns out to be unexpectedly large, and
of fine quality. This ought to be good
news to the people of this country, as it
would indicate reduced prices for coffee.
part of the Brazilian coffee crop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

Yale has a genuine sensation, in the dis
covery that a young taxidermist named
Yerrill. the son of one of the professors of
the university, has been Systematically
robbing the Peabody collection in the Yale
museum. The thefts are believed to ex-
tend over period of about two years
The value of the articles stolen is some
$4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

Senator PETERS proposition to pay PEN
eracy who deserted and went to the enc
my. that is, the union army. is a PROPOSE
ton to reward traitors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, Anna NJ. c. Vogel has applied
to Court of Ordinary for letters dismiss
sorry as executrix of the last will and tes-
lament of Julia Hegmann, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all whom it may concern to be ana
appear before said court to make obiec-
ton Qf any they have on or before the
first Monday in March next, otherwise
said letters will be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton l.
Ferrill, Ordinary for Chatham county
this the Both day of November, 1895.
FRANK e. KEILBACH
Clerk C. O. q q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
GEORGIA. CHATUA1f

Whereas. Nannette II. West ~ ~ \ ~
70. the court Of ordinary Tor Iefte@-p5 l ll.ed
InlsSory as ADMINISTRATIVE Of the $50, -
OF James x. West, deceased. state
These are, therefore TO cite .r.7
monish all whom it may concern =, az a.
and appear before said court 70 =, ~ re
objections Of any they have1 on ~ ne ~ Ae
fore the first Monday in Marcb -, oe-
otherwise said letters will he orsr, i.,lAl'
witness, the Honorable Ham1to1
terrill, ordinary for Chatham COM COZ, L.
TINS the SVth la, gay Of November, 1885, -
FRANK f. KEILBACH
Clerk q n -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
GBORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY,

GEORGIA., CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, Primus johnson has applied to
court of ordinary for letters dimissory as
executor of the will of Cornelia Powell
deceased. These are, therefore, to cite
and admonish all whom it may concern
to be and appear before said court to
make objection Qf any they have on or
before the first Monday in March next,
otherwise said letters will be granted
Witness, the Honorable Hampton L.
Terrell, ordinary for Chatham county,
this the Goth day of November, 1895.
FRANK E. KEILBACH
Clerk c. o. c. C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
RGIA. CHATHAM

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, John Schwarz, Louisa Schwarz
j. w. jackson and w. 2. Bowling have a.
piled to court of ordinary for letters dts-
missory as executors and executrix of tba
last viii and testament of Emil A
Schwarz, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and al.
monish all whom it may concern to be and
appear before said court to make obiec-
ton Gf any they have) on or before the
first Monday in March next, otherwise
said lettersswill be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton 7.
Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham county this
the 30th day of November. 1896
FRANK Z. KEILBACH
Clerk c. O.. c. Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

On his last outing the President killed
thirteen ducks. That was an unlucky cir
cumstance-for the ducks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED
ITORS

GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-No-
tice is hereby given to all persons having
demands against Nimbrick Williams, late
of said county, deceased, to present them
to me, properly made out, within the time
prescribed by law, SO as to show their
Character and amount; and adj persons IN
debted to said deceased are required 10
make immediate payment to me.
ISAIAH NOBLE,
Administrator Estate of NiInbrlck VIII
Hams, deceased.
Savannah. Ca. Jan. Il, 1896.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY,
Whereas, William r. Cole has applied to
court of ordinary for letters dismissory
as administrator on the estate of Gather
inc /. Farmer, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all whom it may concern to be
and appear before said court to make
objection Qf any they have on or before
the first Monday in April next, other
wise said letters will be granted
Witness the Honorable Hampton L.
Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham county,
this the 31St day of December, 1895.
FRANK r. KEILBACH,
Clerk G. O q q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas. Rufus f. Lester and STbordIa-
Ballantyne have applied to court az Us ~
binary for letters dismissory as 60 "
tors of the last will and testanoe,SNte " ~
William NJ. Davidson. deceased. u
These are, therefore, to cite and al
monfsh all whom il may concern ~ -
objection Off any they have) on or -'I IN
fore the first Monday in March. nav5
otherwise said letters will be granteI N''
Witness, the Honorable Hampton 7
Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham co mi, L"
this the Both day of November. 1Sq5 MY
FRANK f. KELBACH
Clerk q n r. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, VIM. w. Williamson has ap-
piled to court Of ordinary for letters
dismissory as administrators on the estate
of John Williamson. deceased. These are,
therefore, to cite and admonish all whom
it may concern to be and appear before
have, on or before the first Monday VII in
April next, otherwise said letters will be
granted. Witness, the Honorable Hamp-
to l.. Ferril ], ordinary for Chatham coun-
ty, this the 31st day of December, 1895.
FRANK E. KEILBACH,
Clerk c. o., C. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
JOHN G. BUTLER.

Headquarters for Plain and Decorative
Wall Paper, Paints. Oil, White Leads
Narnish. Glass, Railroad and Steamboat.
Supplies, Sashes, Doors, Blinds and Build
ers Hardware, Calcined Plaster, Cement
and Hair.
SOLE AGENTS FOR LADD's LIME
40 Congress street and 1879 ST. Julian
street. Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

There have been several accidents at a
draw-bridge in Cleveland. O., during the
last few months. in one of which several
lives were lost A reform club of that
city has just recommended to the city
council that brass bands be employed at
cost Of 500 per day of twenty-four
hours, to play LET the Lower Lights be
Burning" every time the bridge is open
ed and as long as it remains open. That
might be good way to keep the trolley
cars from running into the draw. But
who would be responsible for the increased
number of suicides in the neighborhood?
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, reformer. law
yer and once candidate for the presi-
dency on the woman's rights ticket, has
been disbarred from practicing as an at
torney or agent before the pension bureau
The charge upon which she was shut out
from the bureau is that she wrongfully
accepted a fee of SIS from an applicant
for a pension, it being held that she never
performed any service emitting her TO a
fee. The department called her attention
to the matter and requested that she return
the amount to the claimant. This she re-
fused to do hence the disbarment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, Mary Davis has applied to court
of ordinary for letters dismissory as exc
cutrix of the will of Patrick Davis, de-
ceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and adj
and appear before said court, to make OBJ
lection Qf any they have) on or before
the first Monday in April next, otherwise
said letters will be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton i.
Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham county, this
the 31st day of December, 1895.
FRANK E. KEILBACH,
Clerk q O G. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNT
Whereas, George Semken has applied to
court of ordinary for letters of admins
tration on the estate of jamie H, Sem
ken, deceased. These are, therefore, TO
cite and admonish all whom it may con-
Germ to be and appear before said court
to make objection Qf any they have) on
or before the first Monday in February
next, otherwise said letters will be grant
ed.
witness, the Honorable Hampton L.
Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham county,
this the 10th day of January, 1886.
FRANK e. KEILBACH,
Clerk n n G. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01
GEORGIA.,

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, Jordan F. Brooks has applied
to court of ordinary for letters dismissory
as administrator on the estate of Toney
Fields, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and adj
monish all whom it may concern to be
and appear before said court, to make OBJ
lection Qf any they have on or before
the first Monday in April next, otherwise
said letters will be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton L.
Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham county, this
the 31st day of December 1895.
FRANK r. KEILBACH,
Clerk q o. C @.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas. Barbara Selig has applied to
ianship on property Of Bessie and Ethel
Bendheim, minors. These are, therefore,
to cite and admonish all whom it may
concern to be and appear before said
have) on or before the first Monday IN
February next, otherwise said letters will
be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton L.
Ferrill ordinary for Chatham county,
this the 10th day of January, 1896.
FRANK f. KEILBACH,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-20
FROM OOwELLs CHAPEL.

Regular correspondence
The pike across Indian Greek is
nearing completion,
j. II. Kee and wife have gone to
Camden to-day shopping.
q. A. Cowell and wife visited rel
atives near Townes Sunday.
What can be the matter with the
correspondents at Liberty and Cy-
press?
Mrs. Polly Cowell, accompanied
by G. N. Cowell, visited at Garfield
Sunday.
Rev. N. L. Joyner will conduct
devotional services at Cross Roads
next Sunday forenoon.
While chopping corn Monday
evening Lee Cowell cut off the nose
of milch COW, which came neal
bleeding to death.
COWELLs CHAPEL, November Is
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-20
FROM GARFIELD.

Special correspondence
The Garfield Academy is nearing
completion.
Wheat is looking fine since the
recent rains.
We still have chills and fever in
this community.
Rev. 7. H. H. Presson is visiting
near Morris Chapel.
A. G. Rushing and wife visited
in Henry County Sunday.
Two families of Mormons have
recently located on Main street, at
Johnstown.
Croquet seems to be the fayorite
game with the goods-box whittlers
at Johnstown.
Miss Henrietta Downing, Of Ben
ton, Ky, is the guest of Reuben
Hicks and wife.
Things matrimonial are exceed
ingly dull at present. What is the
matter, boys-the girls?
Misses Minnie Presson and Rosa
Ellis were guests of Misses Dora
and Ellen Hall Sunday.
There is a movement on foot to
build a new parsonage here. 1t is
a move in the right direction, if
successfully carried out.
The Republicans of Johnstown,
headed by John Ogles, had a rally
last Thursday night, Rumor is not
definite as to whether the rally was
held in honor Of Bill Mckinley or
John Ogles' l6 pound boy, which
made its debut recently.
G.. r. Watson contemplates en-
gaging in business at Perryville in
the near future. Now, remember,
young ladies, poet has written
"Absence makes the heart grow
fonder," SO don't, we beg Of you,
give way to melancholy. Riley is
a hustler, and will not forget his
truest friends.
GARFIELD, November Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-20
FRoMLaavILLe

Regular correspondence
Miss Thesie Williamson is slow
~ recovering from her rec mt long
illness.
Thomas Fouse and Charles Cole,
of Mansfield visited here Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Ada Deatou, whom we re-
ported very sick in our last letter,
is convalescing.
We regret to learn Of the illness
Of Samuel Hall, and hope he may
be out again soon.
Miss Vera Harper has returned
home from an enjoyable visit to
relatives ut Gardner.
Miles Presson and wife, Of Gar
field, were guests Of the family of
w. w. Deaton Saturday and Sun
day.
While chopping wood one day
last week Joshua Hindman inHict-
ed painful wound by accidentally
cutting his foot.
The young folks participated in
an interesting spelling bee, con-
Quoted by NJ. E. Byrn, Saturday
evening at Cedar Grove.
In reporting the death Of little
Esther Smith last week we regret
that a mistake occurred. She was
the daughter of L. S. Smith and
wife instead of Uriah Smith and
wife, as enormously stated by MS.
The bereayed parents are deeply
grieved over the loss Of their sweet
little darling, but there is a hope
for them of a meeting with her in
that haven above where parting
will be no more.
EGGvILLE, November II.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-20
FROM FAxON.

Special correspondence
ID. B. Holland visited at Point
Mason Sunday.
I'll. III. Pierce was in town yester-
day on business.
N. Vaughan is reported on the
list of sick this week.
W. +. Bullard made a flying trip
to Springville last week.
H. Fitzsimmons went to Erin on
business one day last week.
J. II. Matheney and j. G. Akers,
of Point Mason, were here Monday,
Rev. H. Wheatley will preach at
Lindseys School-house next Sun
day forenoon.
Rev. e. Holloman failed to meet
his appointment at Crooked Greek
Sunday on account of sickness.
DR.. E. M. McAuley, of Camden,
and Deputy Sheriff A. N. Lindsey,
of Big Sandy, were here yesterday.
Miss Fora Graham, who is stay
ing here with her sister, Mrs. S.
Davidson, spent Saturday and Sun
day with her parents at Big Sandy
Miss Maggie Atchison, Of Stew
art, who has been visiting relatives
here, returned home Sunday, &C
companied by Miss Tepnie Hal
and p. III. Fitzsimmons.
FAxoN, November IL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-20

Mr. LII Pressou has our thanks
for the nice turnips presented us
last week. They are known as the
Egg variety (somowhat resembling
hen fruit, but ON q much larger
scale) and were crisp and juicy.
Rev. and Mrs. T. i. Cason and
child left Monday for jackson to
visit relatives and so Rev Mr.. Ca
son can attend annual conference.
As a small token Of the apprecia-
tion and esteem in which he is held
by his congregation here, Rev. Mr..
Cason was presented with nice
suit of clothing before he left for
conference.
Postoak Camp, No. AZ, Woodmen
of the World, held an important
meeting at their hall last Tuesday
evening. 1t was decided to close
the charter, and considerable other
business was transacted. Messrs.
Will S. Corbitt, /. u. Davis, G. b.
Holiday, j. G. Robins, A. G. Nc
Daniel, Joe @. Mattice and u. O.
Wick were duly installed as sover.
eigns of woodcraft. There is still
an opportunity left for you to join
and become a charter member oI
the camp at this place if your ap
plication has been filed before the
next regular meeting. Every man
who can do SO should protect hi
family against the time when other
held is needed-the time when til,
grim reaper may gather him il
deaths fold. In woodcraft you ar,
cared for in life and your family
provided for when you are gone.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-20

t" WV AtttAA hat"lA tNN i'faaAa'Ag tfi"att
ing destroyed the house Of Robert
Hawkins, colored, and Mrs. Rowe's
barn, which contained $50 bushels
of corn. We did not learn the or
igin Of the fire.
We are requested TO state that
Elder Logan, of Nashville, q prom
inent minister Of the Christian
Church, viii begin a series Of ser
mons at the Presbyterian Church
Monday evening after the first Sun
day in next month.
Another opportunity presents it.
self to remind the city fathers that
the streets Of Camden viii become
almost impossible as soon as winter
sets in. Must we endure this un-
pleasant condition Of the suburban
walkways especially for another
winter?
Mr. @. E. Noyes, of Camden, who
has a marble shop at both Camden
and Dickson, was at McEwen Tues
day, looking after orders for mon
uments. Charlie is a good workman
and hustler after business. He
made the New Era a pleasant call
while here.-McEwen New Era.
The timely discovery no doubt
saved the residence of Judge w. G.
East from destruction by fire early
last Friday morning. Mrs. East
had occasion to go from the kitch-
en- to the family room and found
the bedding burning. A fre-coal
had popped out and ignited the
bedding.
The fifty-seyenth annual session
of the Memphis,conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South
convened at jackson last Wednes-
day morning. Bishop A. w. Will
son, of Baltimore, presides. The
conference embraces some of the
ablest ministers in the Methodist
Church. One of the most import
ant educational matters to be con-
sidered by the conference is the
purchase of the Memphis Confer
ence Female Institute at Jackson.
Senator James Jeffreys came to
the city yesterday, and will proba-
bly, take in the circus to-day. Sen
ator Jefreys was an original Nc
Kinley man in Tennessee, and was
a delegate to st. Louis from the
State at large, defeating Hon. Johr
Z. Mccall for that position. He
has many friends who wish hin
well, and if he should go out aftel
a plum from. the Republican pit
he ought to have a pretty strong
pull with the next administration
Mondays American.
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving
Day Governor Turney has desig
mated this as day of thanksgiving
and prayer to Almighty God, il
humble and devout acknowledge
ment Of His past favors, protecting
care, and guidance, and to ask Hi
continued mercies and blessing
upon us as a people, "and l charg
those whom the Lord has prosper
ed to thank Him by giving Of thei
substance to those that have nee
and to remember that he who hat
pity upon the poor lendetb to tn
= Lord"
Some Of the questions now bein
{ propounded ont the streets are: ID
you look for building boom mex
i. spring? Are you going to observ
Thanksgiving? Do you suppos
the election Of Mckinley caused th
decline last week in the price {
corn in Kentucky, where it sold fc
108 cents per bushel? Are you fc
r or opposed to the ancient idea
o having public Christmas trees {