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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
OWNERSHIP OF GEORGIA ROADS.

Samuel Spencer TO Appear Before
the Commission Oct. 2I.
Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 15.-The state railroad
commission will hold an important meet
Ing tomorrow. 1t was expected that Sam
uel Spencer Of the Southern would come
TO Atlanta to appear before it to give in
formation in regard to the ownership OF
the Central road and the Georgia Soutb-
ern and Florida. the title to which has
peen under investigation by the commits
sion Tor several months past. A telegram
was received from President Spencer thii
morning stating that it would be impossi-
bic for him TO be present at the meeting
tomorrow, but that he would come to At
lahla on the list to tell the commissioners
what he knows about the ownership ANA
control Of the Southern, the Central and
the Georgia Southern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
MIDDLEBRoOKs A FREE MAN.
The Case Against Him for Forgery
NOIIe Pressed.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct 1.-THE case of Hi
ram Middiebrooks, the ex-cashier of the
Fidelity Bank, who has been under In
dictment for forgery, was mol pressed in
the superior court this morning upon mo-
ton of Solicitor Hill. II. w. Reid of West
Point, banker who was a loser in the
transaction which resulted in the indict-
ment of Middlebrooks was the prosecu-
tor and principal witness in the case, bur
he has failed to appear in court several
times when the case was set for trial. The
solicitor could not proceed with the prose-
cution without Mr. Reid He had sub
poenaed him several times, but he was our
OF the jurisdiction of the court and could
not be attached or forced to attend. 1t is
known that Banker Reid, who instituted
the proceedings against Middebrooils,
has been settled with, and for that rea-
son dropped the prosecution. Middle
brooks was one of the most popular
young men in the city up to the time of
his trouble. He was assistant city tax
collector under Tax Collector Collins, and
subsequently held several important po-
sltlons with local banks. His downfall
was caused by woman, upon whom ne
spent his money and who gave him the
cold shoulder when his funds ran out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
Marriage at ThomnsHiIle.

Thomasville, Ca, Oct. 15-Mr. E. T.
Gentry of McRae, Ga, and Miss Julia
Evans of this city were married this morn
ing at the home of the brides father, Mr..
]. F. Evans, Rev. DR.. Thompson officiat-
ing The bride is one of the most charm
ing young ladies of Thomasville. The
groom is prominent in the real estate and
insurance business in his section The
young couple left Immediately for their
future home.
Judge J. NJ. Griggs and Hon. ]. A. Sib-
ley, candidates for congress, the one a
democrat and the other a populist, spoke
in this city to-day. Each speaker cover
ed the usual ground, and each expressed
confidence in his election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
FAMILIES GRANTED A RESPITE.

He Might he Needed as IA Witness
Against Mrs. Mobiles.
Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 15-Gov. Atkinson
this morning issued an order granting a
further respit of sixty days to Gus Fam
bles, the negro now in Bibb county Jail
under sentence of death for assisting Mrs.
Mobiles, the Twiggs county white woman
convicted of the murder of her husband.
families was under sentence to die in Au-
gust last, when the first respite was grant
ed. He now has a new lease on life that
will last him almost till Christmas The
reason assigned by the governor for grant
ing the respite is that in the case of Mrs.
Mobiles, which is still pending in the SUI
preme court. Families may be needed as
a witness should new trial be sought.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
FLORIDA's STORM FATALITIES.
six COrpses Found on the Coast
south of Cedar Key.

Jacksonville, Fla, oct. 15-The death
list Of the recent storm is being increased
1t is reported to-day that six corpses have
been discovered or the coast between
Tampa and Cedar Key. The corpses were
those of Mrs. Paul Hewitt, her daughter,
brother, sister, uncle and the latter's son.
The party left Tampa for Cedar Key in
a boat, but We're caught in the hurricane
and lost their lives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

Marine Item
The girl stood on the burning deck,
But her loss we need not grieve;
She did not perish with the wreck
She had sense enough to leave.
Chicago Record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
ATKINSON TO STUMP THE WEST.

iholana ana Illinois the states He
Is to Visit.
Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 15.-Gov. Atkinson will
go to Indiana and Illinois
on Oct. 20 10 make speeches
for Bryan and SewalI He received a tel
egram to-day from Chairman Jones of the
national committee asking him to take
the stump in the two states named, and
he accepted. The governor will spend
about a week in the field and will be given
big appointments,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

Richmond, Va, oct. 15-The Wholesale
grocery establishment Of w. NJ. Parrish
was destroyed by fire this morning. The
loss is $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
4-PA,s SHOW.

At East Savannah "Forepaugh" has a
delightful and amusing entertainment
every afternoon and evening Reach It
by the Thunderbolt line. 10 cents pays for
a round-trip, including street car rides.
Free-no hat passed around.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City of Savannah, Ca. Office Clerk of
Council. Oct. II, 1S96.-The following APP
plications to retail liquor during year 1896,
were read at meeting of council of Oct 9,
1896, and referred to committee of the
whole. A. n. MANUCY,
Clerk Of Council.
H. F. Kuck to transfer liquor license to
VIM. Beckroge at same place of business,
Sc Anderson street; J. d. Brodman to
transfer liquor license from 561a Randolph
street to southeast corner Waldburg and
Burroughs streets A.O'Keefe to retail liq-
uor at Savannah theater basement; G. r.
Mcdonnell to transfer liquor license from
1863 Congress street, to 16S Broughton
street; J. T. Ryan, agent, to retail liquor
at southeast corner Williamson and West
Broad Streets w. NJ. Bessieleu to trans
fer liquor license to j. T. Ryan corner Will
hanson and West Broad streets.
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A. NJ. & C. w. WEST.
REMOVAL NOTICE.

REMOVAL NOTICE.
beg to notify my friends and the
public that 1 have removed my BIZ
cycle store and repair shop to No.
S21h Bull street, under Guards Arm
DRY, where 1 am in a better position
to serve them than heretofore.
have just purchased new tools and
machinery and am prepared for ev-
cry sort of bicycle work. L still
handle the celebrated Cleveland,
sterling, Rambler and Crescent BIZ
cycles. A few of the IrOquOis left
mt $40 and 500. Come and see me.
FRED MYERS, JR.,
S2k Bull street,
Under Guards ArmOry,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICI


NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES.
Fancy Large King Apples.
Fancy Large Bananas.
Fancy Delaware Grapes.
Fancy Jamaica Oranges.
New Fruit Preserves by the pound, as
sorted, 1Oe pound.
New Fruit Jelly by the pound, assorted, sc
pound.
New Pineapple Cheese.
Fresh Jordan Shelled Almonds.
Fresh Valencia Almonds.
New Cleaned Currants in one-pound Pack
ages.
Fresh Vermont Maple Syrup in Quarts, "
gallon and gallon cans.
Fresh Neufchatel Cheese.
Fresh New York Biscuit Company's oyster
Crackers.
MUTUAL GROCERY co.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurer's Office, Savannah, Ga,
Oct. !, 1S96.-The following taxes are now
due:
REAL ESTATE, third quarter. 1896.
STOCK IN TRADE, third quarter, 1896.
FURNITURE, ETC, third quarter, 1896.
MONEY, NOTES, ETC, third quarter,
1896
A discount of ten per cent. will be al
lowed upon all of the above If payment
is made within fifteen days after the first
of October, Z. ). HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
COME TO
WIN. G. A. DIERKs,

Corner Whitaker and Charlton streets.
and try Original Budweiser On Draught.
the only place in the city you can get it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
MEETINGS.
SAVANNAH THEATER.

Messrs. ]. F. HANSON, w. R. LEAKEN
and JOSEPH F. DOYLE will be on the
stage and speak on the national political
issues of the day.
Republicans, Democrats. sound money
men. protectionists, and all others favor
ing national integrity are cordially invited
to attend.
for seating all.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
THREE FRIENDS our Ar SEA

O""ers Ci"im She Has Gone 10
Look for Wrecks.
Jacksonville Fla, Oct 15.-The steamer
lhree Friends left port at O'Clock to-
hight and was followed down the river
ana out to the three-league limit bv the
revenue cutter Morrill, The CAPTAIN ana
owners say that the steamer has zone ont
70 look Tor vessels wrecked by ne reccDt
in port Is sun
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

BULBS: BULBS!
Hyacinths '.'......................5 SOC dozen
Narcissus ......,...................3 dozen
Chinese Sacred Lilies...........s1.OO dozen
Easter Lilies "-..................45c dozen
Fepples .''.'''.'.'.............. .l0c quart
New Games, Toys. Dolls, etc,
at
GARDENERS
lis Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

LOTS ON NINTH AND TENTH SIS.
Between barnard and Jefferson.
THE CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
IL prepared to BUILD HOUSES nm
above lots on n cash payment of
$3.50 to $500, and balance on easy
terms. This is an opportunity
which those who are seeking homea
should not lose. 1t is the one chance
of a lifetime. PICK OUT YOUR
LOT AND CALL on
N. J. sOLoMONs, Treasurer,
MS Bryan street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

TO THE PUBLIC.
All persons are cautioned against pur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
extended limits of the city of Savannah,
known as the Branch tract containing
one hundred and seven acres, more or
less. bounded on the north by Estll ave-
nue., east by Waters road, south by lands
OF Barstow, and west by lands of Gen
A. II. Lawton, as have made contract
for the purchase thereof, and intend to
apply to the courts for a specific perform
ance of the contract.
]. H. ESTILL.
Savannah. Aug. 80. 1885
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

at Adams Drug, Paint and OIL Co.
was given to Mr.. L. f. Grouse YES
terday afternoon on presenting.
ticket No. 1926. Mr.. Grouse was
Carried away with his new bike.
The award was conducted by
Messrs. l.. W. Stern, $. A. TOrIey and
A. Nj. King, and the tickets were
handled by Miss Edna Haupt, all of
whom have the thanks of the
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT AND OIL co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16

NEW GEORGIA SYRUP.
BUCKWHEAT.
ROCHESTER CLUB CORN,
Milky, sweet and tender. We con-
troll this brand here.
CURTICE NEW JAMS
in glass and tins.
Families should buy a dozen assOrt-
ed in glass at 81.
We receive Southern Premium
Coupons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SOFT HATS
Or Stiff Hats, an elegant one for 50, in any
of the new stylish shapes. 1t is no use in
paying S. these hard times when you get
the same shapes at So.
NECKWEAR-
Club Ties, Bows for turned or standing
collars. in new and pretty patterns.
KID CLOVES
Browns and tan shades; every pair war
ranted.
UMBRELLAS AND
MACINTOSH COATS.
Underwear in the light weight wool for
fall.
HOSIERY in cotton or wool.
SUSPENDERS and BRACES.
Ladies' and Childrens BICYCLE GAPS.
We have some extra values in MEMS
DERBYS, formerly So; reduced to $1.5O.
Extra sizes in MEMS WHITE SHIRTS
at low figures. At
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
LA FAIRS,

Halter and Mems Furnisher,
q Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-16
THE BICYCLE

Congress and Bull Street Branch.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

EVIL comes to him who evildops.''
No truer words were ever uttered
than those here quoted. They have
been handed down and down and
never yet has their truthiulnpss been
questiond. Each day we see illus
trations OF their meaning and force.
Sometimes on the gaIlows, again at
prison doors, in the self-destruction
OF suicide, or the pointing OF the fin,
ger OF scOrn at this one or that one,
all go to prove that retributiOn will
overtake even the most cunning of
evil doers.-SiouX Falls Journal.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04
just an Every day Woman.

The Boston Times admits there
are a few things a woman can do:
she can come to a conclusion with
out the slightest trouble of reason
ING 1t, and no sane mar can do that.
Six OF them can talk at once and oct
along first rate, and no two men can
do that. She AN safely stick fifty
pins in her dress while he is getting.
one under his thumb nail. She is rs
cool as Il cucumber in IL tight dress
and n hall dozen skirts, while q man
will fume anC grOwl in one loose
shirt. She can talk as sweet as
peaches to the woman she hates,
while two men would be punching.
each others heads before they had
exchanged ten words. She throw
Il stone with n curve that would be
n fortune to a base bali pitcher. She
can say no i'll such Il low tone that
it means yes She can sharpen q
lead pencil ii YOU give her plenty OF
time and plenty of pencils"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

Kimball Graphic Never in the
history of the country vas the but
ter market lower than last month
creamery butter dropping ID cents
in one day in New IOrk-yet in the
face OF it nearly all the South Dako-
ia creameries paid their patrons 45c
per hundred for milk forthat month.
Wisconsin has probably 5000 farm
ers who have become rich selling
milk at only 80 cents per hundred.
Some of the South Dakota creamer-
les paid as high as $1.O5 last winter.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04
AClear Record.

Pierre Journal:-Mr. Crawford's
record in the Taylor matter is an
open book. Every act OF his III CON
nection with the pursuit of Taylor,
the prosecution of his bondsmen, the
return OF the fugitive, the recovery OF
cash and property and the prosecu-
ton OF Taylor himself has been done
in full light of day, or given to the
public as soon as secrecy was no lon
ger necessary to the successful pros
ecutiOn of the work.
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RFE q

Mr.. Schermerhorn has Il brother
from oklahoma visiting him.
Miss Rose MaXwell's school closed
last week, and teacher, scholars and
parents and others, picniced Thurs
day at SCOTS grove i'll Spring Hills
All enjoyed themselves immensely.
Rev. f. p. Swartout visited with
the people here, on his way to and
from the association at Pierre. Mr..
:. is always Il welcome visitor.
Quite IL number attended the me-
mortal exercises at st. Lawrence.
Judging from the immense herd
OF cattle that passed through here
Tuesday, 40, the poor Indian will
have plenty of beefsteak this sum-
mer. Rec Heights people have to
go without.
Mr.. Camp is Supt. Of Greenleaf s.
;. He also gave Us an able report
last Sunday of the meeting at Pierre
which he attended as II delegate.
The monthly temperance meeting
will be held next Sunday evening.
The committee of the last meeting.
has charge OF this, and We think they
will have good program. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. Price has bought and moved
the q. ID. McNicker house from River
side twp. This is the last vacant
house to go from that once we'll set
tied township.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

The world is again startled by an
other disaster, exceeding that of the
st. Louis storm, in fatal results.
Some $500 Russians were trampled
to death on the plain near Moscow
where the newly crowned Gar had
prepared a great feast, on last Sat
urday. Preparations had been
made to celebrate the event by feed
ing 800, 600 people, but early in the
morning, before the police and sol
soldiers were in full charge, some
200, 600 people of all classes began
moving back and forth, and pushing
towards the place where food and
presents were to be given. The
movement soon became a panic, and
men women and children were crowd
ed down and trampled to death by a
maddened and excited mob. The
crowd was so immense that half the
people did not know what had hap
pened until evening. Among pres
ents distributed were 100000 mugs,
containing pictures OF the Gar and
CZarina.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

The prohibitionists,-"tor princi-
pie OF c~ourse-in session at Pitts
burg, have been quarreling over a
lot OF minor matters, and the you
can't-play-in-my-yard' stage has
been reached. The Sioux Falls Press,
not particularly noted ior its prOhi-
bition tendencies, rldicules the good
men like eX-goy. st. John, and the
dear women. like Helen NJ. Cougar.
That's wrong in Cal. to set them up
on a high pedestal merely to shoot
them iull OF ridicule. They may
mean well, but Just don't know"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

California republicans endorsed
woman suffrage, and upon the
strength OF this it appears the new
woman" in South Dakota will try
the same thing. The woman-new or
Odds all right. Ii it ever comes to
a time when women will do the rust
ling and "saye the country at every
township election, what a load will
be lifted off the shoulders of "us
statesmen
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

Why OF course, the educated intelli-
gent man and woman ''don't believe
Hicks, the weather prophet'-but as
they always read his predictions
lust to see what he has to say" the
PRESS gives his June forecast:
June will open warm with pros
pect OF rain. From 3 to 6 cooler
with westerly winds. Next storm
period from Z to II. Look forwarm
weather clouds and rain in this vi
entity from s to 10. Thunderstorms
heavy rains, strong winds. Look
Tor showers Il and l. and regular
storms Is to 23. General rains and
storms are likely 10, 20, 81. Causes
are sufficient to excite many active
disturbances, but none OF u danger
Gus character. Rainfall may be light
but very general and many OF the
storms will be very active. LoOkfor
clouds, numerous showers and some
quite cool nights. Storm conditions
return % to %. Storms of wind.
rain and thunder, followed by clear
ing weather and cooler. The month
will end warmer. June storms will
act out of the ordinary and make
moves not expected and storm clouds
are likely to come from any point of
the compass"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

Speaking of cyclones and where
they most frequent, II gentleman
made the remarkable statement to
u reporter the other day that cyclone
insurance companies made II very
great difference in the rates charged
in different sections. He states that
cyclone insurance rates We're as high
as six per cent in Oklahoma, while
in South Dakota they were only one
half a cent-the companies opinion
OF II per cent less risk or danger in
South Dakota.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

Nermillion University sent an ora
tor and a base ball team to the
Gankton college contests, and the
orator, Miss Alice Hyde won the
state prize. In welcoming her home
eX-Congressman Jolley said: IL dis
covered early in life that there were
but two sciences-oratOry and base
ball"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

The creates havoc this country
has ever experienced FROM storms oc-
cured last week in Il number Oistates
and hundreds OF lives were lost. In
the city of st. Louis, where are mass
ed many thousands OF people, a fur
ious cyclone spread death and disas-
ter. 1t is thought that in and about
st. Louis nearly FIVE hundred peo-
pie were hurled into eternity by the
storm, and IA portion of the city is a
mass OF ruins. Perhaps the exact
number OF deaths viii never he
known, rs many found a watery
grave in the Mississippi river. In
various other sections of Missouri.
Nova, Illinois, Michigan, storms lett
>eth md devastation in their wake,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

S. l.. Sage, for so long in the news
paper profession in this county, has
returned to the state from Iowa, and
is now in charge OF the Meliette Tri-
bune. He will make the people OF
MelIette an excellent paper. We
wish Bro. Sage abundant su ccess.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

President Cleveland has vetoed the
river and harbor bin, with its $62,-
100000 OF good money. That will
be hard on Wolf creek, as we had
hoped TO see Il good harbOr there
this wear! On the square, though,
we think a little more of Clevela nd.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

During the coming great cam
paign, every voter in Hand county
should read the PRESS and Inter
Ocean, and thus secure G local
and national news than cam be had
in any other way. Recommend them
to your neighbCrs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

The Burlington road advertises Il
through train to the national repub-
lican convention at st. Louis, leav-
ing Sioux City at s p. NJ. Saturday.
June 18th. Apply to II. c. Cheney.
Gen: Agent Sioux City Iowa for par
ticulars.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

III the Cuban war and devastation
oT property does not soon come to
al end, the United states will have
to send the suffering natives more
than b%eligerancy.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04
Wanted.

A reliable lady or gentleman to
distribute sam Piles andmakea house
toulouse canvass for Il Vegetable
Toilet Soaps and Pure Flavoring En-
tracts. $40 tor $50 n month easily
made. Address Crofts 4 Reed,
Chicago, Ill. l9ti"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself as a can
tiidate for the nomination OF county
Auditor, subject to the will OF the re.
publican convention OF Hand county.
f.. II. SHELDON.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

Across marked over this paragraph il no.
tice to you that your subscription has eX-
PRED. We would be pleased to continue
sending the paper to your address upon re-
ceipt OF the price, $50 per year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

What's the matter with " pair Of
Majors? For misunderstanding
and Picker!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04

announcement of candidates for county
offices will be published under this head for
the customary price.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-04
Advertised lie TIERS.

For the week ending } me I, 80;
the following letters remalr uncailed
for in the Miller ~postotice.
Emil Pearson
A. j. Samilson.
Parties calling forabOve will please
say advertised. JOHN PUsEY, =. NJ.
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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

subscription SI.5O year IN Advance.