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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-12
THEIR LITTLE LOVE FEAST.
OPENING or 4 THREE-DAYs POLIT-
ICAL CAMP MEETING.

Seab Wright Goes to Open His Cam
paign-CoId Water soup with Pop
uIist Dressing 40 BE Served the
People OF AIpharetta-Wrtg
Brother VIII stump the State
Against the POpuIist-PrOhibItiO
Candidate.
Atlanta. Ca. Aug. u.-Seab Wright. the
populist nominee for governor. and frank
Burkitt OF Mississippi. who was a candi-
date before the St. Louis convention for
Vice President on the populist ticket. pass
ed through Atlanta to-day. They were
enrOute TO Alpharetta. where the three
days political camp-meeting begins to-
morrow.
This meeting will be the formal opening
Of the campaign. and Wright and Burkitt
Will both make speeches. An immense
arbor has been built on the camp grounds.
and three or four counties VIII participate
in the meeting, camping on the ground at
night just as is done at the religious camp
meetings. Rallies Of this kind will be
held all over the state.
The populist congressional situation in
this district is a little mixed. A conven-
has been called for August q, but It IS not
known who win be chosen. Judge Hines
Will not accept the nomination under any
circumstances Col. W. /. Peek wants
the honor and is no doubt a candidate
but many Of the leading populists want an
Independent democrat, believing that only
such could beat Livingston.
In this connection, Hon. Is. NJ. Black
burn, editor of the Daily Commercial.
which was endorsed by the late pOpulists'
convention for its political course, is prom
lnenuy mentioned. Mr. Blackburn is 81
lent as to what course ne would take II
offered the nomination. Peek viii however
make a strong play for the plum. and will
be defeated as usual
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1.-Moses P. Wright
of Floyd, brother Of SeabOrn Wright the
populist nominee for governor. gives out
an interview, in which he says he will
stump the state against his brother. He
to-day offered his services to the state
democratic executive committee. and
stated that he would be able to carry
Floyd county against his brother by a
majority OF ] 900
Mr. Wright is a candidate for solicitor
general of his judicial circuit, and is an
able lawyer.
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AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS.
Joseph smith Returns Home, But
Not as "A PrOdigaI SON

Valdosta. Ga. Aug. 1l.-Valdosta had a
visitor this week In the person Of a young
man who left here fourteen years ago and
has not been seen since until he returned
20 visit his people here a day or so ago.
The young man was Joseph Smith. the old
est son Of the late capt. ". a. Smith. and
a brother Of DR. Robert Smith OF Lake
Lark. Mr.. Smith left here when a lad
and for several years afterwards his peo-
PIE gave him up for dead. He was met in
Chicago during the convention by Messrs.
q. r. PendletOn and a. T. Moore, but he
did not make himself known TO either OF
them. He visited the quarters OF the Geor-
gia delegation and made inquiries for the
South Georgia delegates. He asked many
questions about people who lived here
fourteen or fifteen years ago ana both Of
the gentlemen from here were very much
puzzled 20 know who the young man was.
a day or so after their return TO NaldOsta
his relatives received "A letter from him
and last week he made them visit. They
were delighted TO see him and the greet
ing was much like that of thte prOdigal
son, though Mr.. Smith had more TO show
for his absence than the young man in
the parable had. He has a good position
in Chicago and his failure to write to his
people was the result Of a boyish notion
that possessed him after leaving here.
Naldosta has received her first bale of
cotton for this season, but il was short
as NaldOsta is the sea island city and
pays very little attention to the short
cotton crop.
Naldosta is to have a new ice factory,
and now a movement is on foot to build
street railway here. The matter has TAX
en- some shape. though 1t has been talked
Of for two or three years. Since the town
has grown so during the past two or three
yaers many of the residents live far from
their place of employment and il is be
lieved that a street railway, properly
managed, would be a paying institution.
The negro who was arrested in Florida
for Waverly Pike proved TO be the wrong
man. but he was a criminal wanted in
Brooks county. The letters which lead
to his capture indicated that he was a flu
gitive from the law. and this fact made
the authorities believe he was Pike
Col William G. Brantley is in Naldosta
to-day shaking hands with his friends and
constituents here. Col. Brantley is not
generally known to the people here, but
they are beginning to know him and will
give him an old fashion democratic ma
jority in November.
The senatorial convention will be held
IN this city on Sept for the purpose Of
nominating a democratic candidate for
the Senate from the Sixth district
Little Pauline, the year-old infant Of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S Harrison, died Sunday
night. and was buried yesterday evening.
Mr.. Harrison travels for a Savannah house
and has many friends in this section who
will sympathize with him and his wife in
their bereavement.
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STONE STANDS ON HIS RIGHTS.
The Court Says He May Not BE Fore
ed to show the G. $. and f. Books

The Court Says He May Not BE Fore
ed to Show the G. $. and +. Books.
Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 11.-Judge Lumpkin
tonight decided that General Freight
Agent Stone Of the Georgia Southern and
Florida cannot be compelled by the Geor-
gia railroad commission to produce GER
tain books containing records OF car
movements and weights which he says
might tend to eliminate him
1t was charged before the commission
by c. c. Stratton of Macon that the Al
bany and Northern and the Georgia South
ern and Florida had permitted under
billing from Albany on brick Stratton
stated that his business had been cut
down because he could not compete
against the discrimination which the
roads made against him. He produced
records which appeared to be copies from
the books of the railroads, citing in
stances of under billing.
Stone was called on to produce the
books in court. He declined to do so. on
the ground that the evidence in them
might tend to criminate him. To-day
Judge Lumpkin heard argument on the
case, and tonight ruled that Stone could
not be compelled, under the Georgia law
to produce the books or to testify to the
weights of the cars if he stood on his
constitutional rights that such evidence
might tend to criminate him.
The state railroad commission will pro-
coed against the Georgia Southern and
Florida from another direction and get
evidence of the alleged under billing.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

~--~-~-~---~-~-~-~--~~-~-
LANYARD friends and acduaint-
ances of Mr.. and Mrs. George Lampard,
are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of the former, from his late resi-
dence, 2Sls Jefferson street this Wednes-
day afternoon. at o'clock. Interment at
Laurel Grove cemetery.
NOTES.-The relatives, friends and ac-
quaintances of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Motifs.
and of his sons, B. J. and D. Motifs, are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral of
the former, at st. Phillips A. NJ. e.
church, this afternoon. at 8 o'clock.
Charleston papers please copy.
sTAPLETON-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Stapleton and of
Mrs Catherine Doyle, are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral of William
Philip, son of the former, from "a Macon
street, at p. m, to-day.
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A DEATH AT DOUGLASS.
One of the OId-Timers Called to
Rest-An Interesting wedding.

Rest-An Interesting wedding.
Douglas, Ca, Aug. 11.-Died, yesterday,
four miles south of Douglas, Mr.. Lovett
Harrell, of a cancer on the face, from
which he had been a sufferer for about
seven years. Mr.. Harrell was one Of
Coffee countys very first settlers, a man
of wealth, and noted for his strict homes
ty and integrity.
Just at the closing exercises yesterday
morning Of the Baptist Sunday school. a
couple drove hurriedly up to the door
expressing a desire be at once made one
The attendants were hurriedly gotten nm
from among the congregation, and the
bridal party entered in the following man
ner; Mr.. w. I. Patrick with Miss Maud
l., Briggs. The groom, Mr.. w b. Wilson.
with the bride, Mrs. Fannie Vining: Mr.
Patrick L. Smith with Miss Bessie Briggs
They marched to Mendelshon's beautiful
wedding march, sweetly rendered by Mrs.
George r. Briggs. Justice Gus L. Brack
In solemn manner, performed the cere-
mony. After congratulations the happv
couple left for their future home. five
miles south of Douglas
The groom is from North Carolina. and
is trusted employee of Blount & Bvcl1's
large naval stores operators and the
bride is one of Coffees charming young
widows. 1893
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COULD CRY OVER THE CROPS.
All the bright Promises of Plenty
Seem to Have Been Blasted.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 1.-THE crop report
issued by the weather bureau this after
noon gives a gloomy review of the crop
situation throughout the state.
The drought is not confined to any
particular section of the state. Crops
everywhere are suffering for the want
of rain. Seed planting has been suspend
ed on account of the baked condition of
the ground. Seeds planted some weeks
ago cannot terminate, for the ground
is destitute of the necessary moisture
Pastures and vegetation are drying up.
and cotton is beginning to rust, turn
yellow and shed its fruit.
Late corn on bottom lands is looking
well, but that on uplands is suffering Sc
riously. Sweet potatoes are looking well
but peas and gardens are suffering. The
fodder crop is large. and is being rapidly
saved. In the southern section the heat
has been excessive, and the injurious eff
tects of it and the drought on the crops
are very bad. Cotton is being picked.
but is shedding rapidly. Rain is badly
needed. 10y
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AGED ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
Death of Miss Gann-Gave Her Land
to a COIOred Man.


Athens. Ga, Aug. 11.-Yesterday MORN
ing at her home near Princeton factory.
Miss Ailsa Gam passed away, in her one
hundredth year. few years since she
decided her one hundred acres of land 20
a negro man named Peter Fischer. The
condition attached to the deed was that
he should use the land during her life, and
see that she was provided for as long as
she lived, and at her death he was to have
the land in fee simple This was a en-
rious arrangement but one that she had
determined on. 1t is said that the negro
didn't fulfil his part of the agreement as
he should have done. and that an effort
viii be made to secure the land from him
Mr.. A. L. Hull. cashier of the
Bank of the University sub
mitted to an operation yesterday
For some time he noticed a growth on his
side and thought IL was a wen. When IL
was removed yesterday, It was found to
be small tumor. Mr.. Hull will be out
again on Q few days
Charles Gum, a young white blacksmith
While at work at his forge Yesterday. stlf-
fered painful accident. A silver Of iron
New from the piece upon which he was
striking with his hammer, and entered his
left eye, destroying the eyeball. The ply
slcians apprehend no fatal results. but
Gum win probably lose his eyesight
Mrs s. NJ Harrington, wife of Clarke
county's ordinary, is in a critical condition
al her home in this city. She is suffering
with an attack of fever.
The news of the death of Prof. Shelton
P. Sanford. of Macon, was received here
with profound sorrow. Especially sad
was 1t to Prof. Williams Rutherford of
this city. Prof. Rutherford graduated in
the same class with Prof Sanford from
the University of Georgia, the class of 1888.
Both devoted themselves to mathematics.
Prof. Sanford served Mercer as professor
of mathematics for many years. while
Prof. Rutherford held the same position
IN the University of Georgia for nearly
forty wears.
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South Bound Land & Improvement Co.
J. II. ESTILL, President
G. H. DORSETT, Sec'y & Treas
Lots For Sale on Easy Terms

j. IL ESIlLL, president.
G. H. DoRSETT, Sec'y Treas
Lots For Sale on Easy Terms
At the following towns:
Rincon, Efingham county, Ga, 10 miles
from Savannah.
Stillwell. bingham county. Ca. Is miles
from Savannah.
Clyo, Dillingham; county, Ga. 30 miles
from Savannah.
Estil, Hampton county, S. c. 81 miles
from Savannah.
Fairfax, Barnwell county, s. c q
miles from Savannah.
Hammond, Barnwell county, S. c..
miles from Savannah.
Denmark Barnwell county, S. ca
miles from Savannah.
Norway. Orangeburg county, S. c., 81
miles from Savannah.
Livingston, Orangeburg county, S. c.,
106 miles from Savannah
North, Orangeburg county, S. c., 10
miles from Savannah.
Swansea, Lexington county, s. c., ils
miles from Savannah.
Cayce, Lexington county, S. c., 137 miles
from Savannah.
Fairfax is the junction of two rail-
roads-F. c. & p. R. R. and P. R. & A.
R. r. Denmark is the junction of thres
Railroads.&c.. c. & p. R. r., A. c. L. R.
R. and S. C. & G. r. R.
For prices, terms and plats apply to
G. H. DORSETT, Savannah, Ga.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL TRAIN

SPECIAL TRAIN
Via Central of Georgia Railway, for
AsheviIIe, N. O., and Mountain Re-
sorts, Aug. 14th, 1896.
The Central of Georgia Railway has ar
ranged to run special train in connection
with the Port Royal and Western Caro-
lima Railway, on account of Mountain Re
sorts Excursion Aug. IA.
The special will leave Savannah a. m,
sOth meridian time, arrive Augusta 10 a.
m, connecting there with Port Royal and
western Carolina special for Spartanburg
and Asheville, arriving Tryon 5 p. m. ;
Saluda, 5:S p. m; Flat Rock, 5:54 D. m. (;
Hendersonville. sos p. m; Asheville,
p. M Through coaches Savan-
nah to Spartanburg. The special trains
on both roads mentioned will make only
a few local stops. First-class equipment
splendid track, quick time-the safe and
reliable route.
For detailed information as to rates
schedules, etc. apply to W. G. BREWER
City Ticket Agent, No. 10 Bull street
Telephone No. SO, or ]. c. Shaw, Travel
ing Passenger Agent.
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WILL wiRE WORK.
Compress Men Say They Lose Time
in Handling the Antitrust Tie.

Compress Men Say They Lose Time
in Handling the Antitrust Tie.
Charleton, S. c., Aug. 1.-THE first bale
of cotton bound with wire instead of US
ual ties. was compressed in this city to-
day at the Champion Compress in the pres
ence of Manager d. P. Duncan Of the
state farmers alliance exchange, a spec
ial committee from the cotton exchange.
and a large number of local cotton men.
The wire with which the bale was bound
stood the strain well. There was some
cutting of the bagging, but it was claimed
that this was due to the inferiority of the
material used and not the wire.
Manager Duncan expressed great salts
faction with the experiment made, but the
compress and local cotton men did not
generally agree with him.
The special committee from the cotton
exchange has not yet reported
The compress men said that the wire
was very hard to handle, and that If II
were generally used that much more time
would be consumed in COMPRISING than is
required for bales bound with ties. The
use of wire is being advocated by farmers
in many parts of the south because the
price OF ties have been so materially in
creased recently.
1t seems probable that upon the recon-
mendation of Manager D. P Duncan
many South Carolina farmers will use
wire this season.
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LIVELY BALL PLAYING.
Washington Plays Good Half
Game-The Reds First Shut-Out-

ne ANua' ANAN
Baltimore. Nd. Aug 1.-The Washing
ton team played champions for three
innings. and ii looked Ike the closing
game OF the season between the two clubs
would be close and exciting. but the Bal
tlmOres got on to German delNery IN
the fourth round and batted out vic
tory. Brown was fined SO and put out
OF the game for too much tax 70 the
umpire. Attendance 1.si. Score;
Baltimore Ito 9511O ky 10 1
Washington 1 0 o o . 0 o ?
Batteries-Corbett Esper and Clark
German, Flynn, Mcclure and McAuiey-
New York. Aug. 1.-THE Brooklyns were
easy for the New Yorks in the last game
Of the local series to-day. Joyce's men
knocked Kennedy out Of the box in the
first inning. and then IN the remainder OF
the game they coupled their hits win
STEMS bases on balls. Meekin pitched
strongly, and with men on bases ne was
simply invincible. The weather was
sitting, and only about !, 30 persons were
present, one Of the smallest crowds Of the
R.H.E.
New York; Q 0O1 Ks 2
Batteries-MeeIin, Warner and Wilson;
Kennedy, Stein and Burrell.
Louisville. KY, Aug. u.-To-day's game
between Louisville and Cleveland was
brilliant all the way through. and was
called at the end of the eleventh inning
on account Of darkness, with the score
standing to s. The feature Of the game
was Clark's fielding. Louisville tried two
new players to-day. Dolan and Pickering.
and they made fine showing Attend
Cleveland .........iOo1O1sOOOO-6iS ,
Louisville 100 00O1 100 o. IL 2
Batteries-Young and thinner; Frazer
and Dexter.
Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. list. Louis could
not hit Hawley to-day. while Pittsburg
touched up Donohue at the proper time,
the result being an easy victory for the
home team. St. Louis was all but shut
out scoring in the ninth inning, after two
men were out, on wild throw by Ely.
Some Of Emslie's decisions We're very
poor, and invariably against the visitors.
Attendance, 200. Score; RH. E.
Pittsburg $40 3 0 0 4 x-9 y /
st. Louis 40 0 IL 2
Batteries-Hawley and Merritt; Dono-
hue and Mcfarland.
Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE Colts made
great record for themselves to-day by
playing superb ball and giving the Reds
their first shut out Of the season. Terry
was simply invincible, and held Ewing
men sdIe all the way. only three or the
Reds got as far as second base, and none
reached third. Dwyer was hit hard at
critical stages and bad errors helped the
Colts to score. Phenomenal plays abound
ed. 1t was the shortest home game Of the
season. Attendance 5000. Score:
RHE.
Chicago ..... o 3 1O 90 1 ks 10 /
Cincinnati =. 0 0 0 0 90 8 3
Batteries-Terry and Kittredge; Dwyer
and Peitz.
Mobile. Aug IL RHE
Mobile go. 1 / 2 10 O-5 II 8
Columbus .. 0 0 0 81 s 2
Batteries-Schmidt and Lohbeck; Petty
and Grim.
New Orleans, Aug. IL R.H.E.
Montgomery 0 0 Ks IL 0
New Orleans 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 o. 9 3
Battries-Baile and Wiley; Smith and
Gonding.
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NOW GREEK MEETS GREEK.

The Tug of War for the c. L. A. Gun
VIII Be Between the Locals and
Charleston.
Charleston, S. c., Aug. 1.-THE Charles
ton c. L. A. won the ball game from the
c. L. A. of Augusta at the park this af-
ternoon by a score of 10 to 4.
The batteries were Fishburne and Jar
Wis for Charleston, and Sanford and Allan
for Augusta
Sanford was batted very heavily, and
elsht hlts were made on Of Fishburne, but
he redeemed himself by striking ont
twelve men.
This leaves the Charleston and Savan-
nah teams to play on the final game for
the c. L. A. cup.
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CULVER Is CHOSEN.
He VIII Represent the Twentieth
Senatorial District.

sandersville, Ga, Aug. 1.-THE Twen-
tieth senatorial convention was held here
to-day after the adjournment of the con-
gressional convention. and nominated
John L. Culver of Hancock for senator
from this district which is composed of
Washington, Baldwin and Hancock. The
nominee has served In both branches of
the legislature, and is one of the best
men in Georgia.
After naming the new executive COM
mtttee and appointing a committee to
notify the nominee, and adopting COM
plimentary resolution indorsing ex-Sena-
tor Roberts course in the last Senate.
the convention adjourned
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MEETINGS.
HAUPT LODGE NO. So, 1. O. o. F.

HAUPT LODGE NO. SO, 1. o. o. f.
A special meeting OF the lodge will be held
this "wednesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
for the purpose Of paying the last tribute OF
respect to our deceased brother, George Lam
pa.
Members Of sister lodges are invited to meet
with US.
Cars will be in waiting to convey brothers to
Laurel Grove cemetery. BY order of
- c. A. VETTER, N G.
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WILL HANYE HANG.
Not if His Friends Can Prevent IT In
Amy Way

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. u.-Another effort
will be made to secure a Communication of
Arthur Haynes sentence. Unless Gov
atkinson commutes his sentence or
grants a further respite, Hayne will he
hanged on Friday. Aug. 81 Austin and
PARK, attorneys for Hayne, will appear
yeloIs the governor tomorrow ana ask
dayne mas many sympathizers through
the galloWs.
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MIR. BEEMAN's WILL.
He Divides a Large Estate Among
His Family.

His Family.
Atlanta. Ca, Aug. 1.-THE will of
Charles Beerman, the late manager of
the Kimball house, who died in Austria,
where he was visiting, was filed for pro-
bate with Ordinary Calhoun to-day, Mr..
Beerman leaves an estate valued at $685.
900. which he divides among his family.
He also left life insurance to the amount
of 5000. Mr.. L. DECEIVE is named in the
will as executor without bond. Mr.. Beer
mans body will be brought back to At
lanta for interment.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. IL-Tax digests from
1O4 counties of the state have reached the
controller generals office and show a de-
crease of SAL 900 from last years taxable
valuations In every instance the coun-
ties having large mercantile assets show
q great increase, while the mercantile
counties like Bibb, Clark and Glynn are
heavily of.
This condition is unprecedented in the
records of the controller generals office
and the only way IL can be accounted for
is that the farmers of the state are in
better condition and owe less than the
town people.
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LOTS ON NINTH AND TENTH STS
Between Barnard and Jefferson.
THE CHATHAM REAL ESTATE Avn
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
is prepared to BUILD HOUSES nm
above lots on a cash payment of
$3.50 to $500, and balance on easy
terms. This is an opportunity
which those who are seeking bor,ss
should not lose. 1t is the one chance
of a lifetime. PICK OUT YOTrR
LOT AND CALL on
n. J. sOLOMONs, Treasures.
his Bryan street.
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One of Hanna,s object Le,.on.

Louisville KY, Aug. 1.-THE Snead &
Co iron works. employing three hun
dred men, has given notice of a 10 per
cent reduction in wages, owing to the
depressed condition of business resulting
from the agitation of the money question
The announcement is made that wages
will no doubt be restored should the gold
standard triumph
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CAN'T BREAK THE DEAD LOCK.
Bibb's Delegation Have Asked for n
Vote of Confidence.

Macon, Ca, Aug. 11.-There is no
change in the situation in the Twenty
second senatorial district. No prospect
of a break in the deadlock. The conven-
ton meets again on Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock
The Bibb delegation has asked for a
vote of confidence from the voters of
Bibb county, and has called a mass. meet
ing for tomorrow night. If the vote NJ
confidence is passed, which is extremaIv
likely. the opposition to r. L. Berner on
account of his prohibition views. viii
continue, and the Bibb delegations will
continue their support of Collins.
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ThomasviIIe's Crack Team.

Townsville, Ga, Aug u.-Thomasville
and Valdosta played a close and infer
esting game Of ball here to-day Thomas
vile beating by score of 7 to G.
Naldosta played with a hired battery
and brownsville played all home men.