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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21

that DIR. Curry will be present and take
part in the exercises. The institute will be
under the direction of Prof. Joseph S.
Stewart of Marietta and will be taken part
in by Mr.. Otis Ashmore of Savannah, Law
ton b. Evans of Augusta and other prom
inent educators, including several from
other states.
The meeting of the Georgia Teachers As
ISOLATION at Cumberland is the annual
gathering and holiday of the Georgia
teachers. Several hundred will be gather
ed there from all over the state. As usual
there win be an interesting programme
including addresses and discussions by
distinguished educators, but the teachers
will find time for much pleasant diversion.
The annual reunion of the teachers is one
of the most pleasant features of the asso-
citation. The teachers have their own
building at Cumberland, so that the is
land is now the state headquarters. Mr..
Otis Ashmore of the Savannah high school
has always taken a prominent part in the
work OF the association. He will probably
be accompanied to Cumberland by a num-
Der of the teachers of the Savannah pub
lie schools.
The railroads have announced a rate OF
one fare for the round trip from all points
within the state. The association has a
contract with the Cumberland Island no
tel for rate of $3.50 a day for all members
OF the association and other expenses are
correspondingly light.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
CITY BREVITIEs.

At the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton this afternoon, Mr.. Jas. L. Christian
will speak on "A Young Mans Greatest
Need" Young men will find this pleas
ant place to spend an hour. The service is
at 6 o'clock.
Wolf Sutker, who lives at No. 1872 Mar
garet street, was placed on the docket by
his neighbors yesterday, charged with
i'll treating a deaf and dumb servant girl
in his employ. Sutker's neighbors charge
that ne has repeatedly beaten the girl
in the most outrageous manner.
Mr.. ]. ]. Davis, an expert preparer of
Georgia barbecues, is coming to Savan-
nah to give the citizens an up to date
"cue" at Thunderbolt next Sunday He
citation at Augusta May q, and was high
ly complimented on his excellent menu.
The case of Sing Hop, the laundryman,
who nearly severed the left forefingeT
of George Kilroy with a Ratchet night
before last, did not come up in police court
yesterday morning on account of the alb
sence of ktlroy, who sent word that he
was too i'll to be present. Kilroy is also
charged with assaulting and attempting
to rob the Chinaman.
Mistetoe Camp of Woodmen of the
World will give another one of its de-
lghtful entertainments Thursday night
The invitations to the entertainment in
clude ladies as well as the members and
their male friends An address on Frater-
A. M. Williams, of Wesley Monumental
church. good musical programme has
been arranged for the evening. The sue
cess of the previous entertainments OF
MiStletoe camp is a guarantee of a pleas
ant evening to all who attend Thursday
night. The committee Of arrangements
consists of W; H. Hancock, S. A. Copper
and r e RurkS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
CLOSING WEEK IN SCHOOLS.
THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
TO TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT.

Thfrty-TvO Graduates This Year, Il
Boys and 20 GirIs-DavIs Freeman
Esq. 10 Deliver the Address TO the
Graduating CIass--AII the schools
TO Close June 3O-The Grammar
schools VIII Have no Public Exer-
cIses. But the Diplomas VIII BE
Delivered TO the Graduates at the
schools by the Principals.
The public schools OF the city viii close
the last day Of the month. This week
VIII be largely given up 10 examinations.
The examinations viii begin in the
grammar schools Thursday and VIII con-
tinue until June 30. when the diplomas
viii be delivered 10 the graduates by the
teachers at the several schools. There
viii be no public exercises Of the gram
mar schools. The principals OF the va
ri0us schools may arrange a programme
OF closing exercises TO be given az their
schools. but this is not obligatory upon
them.
The exercises Of the graduating class OF
the high school viii be held at thu theater
Wednesday night al SD o'clock. AS US
ual the exercises will be largely attended
no doubt, by the relatives and friends Of
the graduates.
The members OF the graduating class
have been busy during the last week with
their examinations. The averages Of the
members Of the class were summed up
last night by Principal II. F. Train. assist
ed by Prof. Otis Ashmore and J. NJ Can
non, the result showing that thirty-two
pupils had obtained the required percen-
tage, twelve boys and twenty girls. The
list OF the graduates, showing those who
attained hOnOrs. is as follows:
Charles ohenstein-Valedictory to
Schoolmates.
Katie Walsh-valedictory TO School Au-
thorities.
Member of Second Grade-Response TO
Cosmo Hardee-salutatorian.
ESSAYS s-Ralph Byrnes. Lawrence Lee,
Clifford Dasher, Helen Epstein, Eta
Sternberg, John Train, Fred Bernhardt,
Flossie Roche. Louise DUPONT.
The other graduates dre:
George EXley.
Norton FriersOn,
William JaudOn,
William Herman,
Sligo Mohr,
Farley Wells,
Leonora Amrain,
Mary DeeRan,
Minnie LeNOir,
Annie McQuade,
Florence Metzger,
Elise Meyer,
Lola Moynelo,
Hattie Oliver,
Villa Rock
Lillian Strickland,
Mamie Lanier
Rosie RoOs,
Mary Wayne,
Clifford Forlay
The examinations Of the first and second
classes Of the high school will continue
during the week and the school will close
at the same time with the grammar
schools June 80.
Davis Freeman, Esq, will deliver the
address to the graduates on the occasion
Of the commencement exercises. Mr.. Free
man Is a graduate of the class of 1880. He
has already made his mark as an orator
and something unusually good will be ex-
pected from him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
LOCAL Personal.

Rev. J. w. Hinton will preach at Wesley
Monumental church this morning and to-
night,
Mrs J. b. Howard left yesterday on the
steamer D. Fl. Miller for Baltimore, where
she will spend the summer.
Mrs. A. NJ. Brown and son have gone to
Swannanoa Springs, N. c., where they
viii spend the summer months.
Rev. w. c. Schaeffer viii preach at
the Lutheran church this morning on
The Education of Our Boys and Girls =
Dr. w. H. Jennings was called away yes
terday by telegram. He has gone to BEN
nettsville, S. c.. to operate on one of his
brothers for appendicitis.
Capt and Mrs, Andrew Ambrose will
leave this city to-day for Washington, Ga.
to attend the graduating exercises in
which their daughter, Miss Minnie Am
brose viii take part.
Miss Amelia E. Shumate has returned
from Atlanta where she has been attend
ing the Georgia Female college Miss
Shumate, it win be remembered, was vale
dictorian Of the class Of So at the high
school, and has this year completed the
course at the college and has been able
not only to graduate, but TO carry Off
honors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
A Model Place.

There are no flies at Halligan's. The
great cleanliness prevailing everywhere
throughout the model restaurant makes
it impossible for flies to exist Flies seek
dirt, dirt is not in evidence at Halligan's
and the flies pass by. The fine system Of
ventilating and cooling fans makes Hal
hgan's dining room a delight. There are
no drawbacks at Halligans, everything
Is just as it is at home-quiet. orderly
and neat. The menu is all that Won can
ask for. Everything in the market is
represented on the table, not after il Is
cheap or common, but when it first comes
in. Halligan knows how to cater he bes
the market right at his elbow. and bii ~.
only the best, serving his patrons VIII
pure food, cooked by the best me+bo IA
and by cooks of well-established renI'+I
tons. Halligan,s is the place for am
man whose family is away. He is cerf f,iy
taken care of.-ad iS well
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
SECOND DAY ON THE WATER.
THE NAVAL RESERVE At WORK
on THE AMPHITRITE.

They Learn TO Handle the Boats and
How 20 shoot the Little Guns-They
Also Know What 10 Do Now in
Case of a Fire or COlIfsiOn-They
are in Love With the Work and
Regret That the Monitor Is Going
Away TO-day-They Have PrOhted
by Their Schooling and VIII Keep
Up With What Has Been Taught
Them-The Amphitrite and Its Rat
terry.
The savannah Naval Reserves had their
-ast days instruction aboard the United
States steamship Amphitrite yesterday,
aud this afternoon the monitor viii leave
for Southport. y. c., TO take out the
company OF reserve militia al Whining
ton.
The steamer Gov. Stafford took a large
party Of excursionists down 10 the moni-
Tor yesterday afternoon. and viii run an
other excursion this morning. leaving the
foot Of Bull street az 10 o'clock. This viii
be the last excursion to the monitor be-
fore she leaves. The excursion is for the
benefit OF the Savannah Naval Reserve
and no doubt many viii take advantage
OF il.
The men on board the monitor did a hard
days work yesterday. They began the
day with the boat exercise and the in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
VIII Your widow Dress as Well as
Your Wife DOess

II you are not insured. don't prosecute
any one who calls you fool; the evil
cence is probably against you. At the
same time use the ordinary care that you
would give 10 other Important business
transactions Don't believe all you hear
see that the figures are stated in the poll
cy contract. The Massachusetts Mutual
writes in every policy the amount OF cash
ana paid-up participating insurance 70
Nnlcn You are entitled IN case OF lapse al
any time after the payment OF your sec
ond annual premium This shows you
now 10 get out in case you cannot con-
linue premium payments. The company
pays large dividends annually TO reduce
premiums or 10 increase the amount OF in
sutdnce and also makes liberal loans &c
pollcE holders. Be wise IN time and see
me plans OF this company before insuring
Harty 4 Apple, general agents for GeOr-
ga, % Bay street, Savannah, Ga. Relia-
Die agents Wanted.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
UnquestionabIy a Feast.

Our big array of figured black dress
goods for skirts are the talk of town
We have Just received another supply OF
figured Mohairs, which are a feast tc
gaze on. And really a treat in low prices
put on them. Give US a call in that line
at &c, 29c, S9c. 5Sc and &c. We draw your
attention to our domestics of all kinds
We can save you money on bleachings
sea Islands, sheetings, etc. We have 1usi
received new lines of colored figured dimi-
ties and lawns, the prettiest we have
yet seen in popular prices. Our white
bargains at S5c, SIC, $123 and $1.49. Chris
topher Gray & Son.-ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21

Etruetion in the secondary battery. After
these followed the fire drill, the collision
drill and further instruction in signalling.
Ine men rested well Friday night after
q hard day on the monitor. When they
awoke yesterday morning the rain was
falling in torrents. As they had but one
suit Of clothes they had to remain in
quarters until 3 o'clock They arrived at
the beach al $50 O'Clock and went i'm
the rain. Immediately after getting aboard
mediately aboard ship.
Capt Wise said Lieut.. Colding did the
proper thing IN not bringing the men IN
the rain. Immediately after getting
The nrst division was tolled of into two
boats crews and they were sent of IN
charge Of officers OF the Amphitrite for
boat drill, which consisted Of rowing.
tossing oars and boat salutes. While
they were thus engaged the second d.
vision was engaged in drill at the Sec
ondary battery. The shooting was very
good. Upon the return Of the first d.
vision to the ship the men were put
through the same drill at the secondary
battery as the first division. Their shoot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
Special Excursion Rates Via the
Plant System.

Richmond, Va.-Account annual meet
ing of the Southern Wholesale Grocers
Association, June "A. 1886. Tickets will
be sold June q, at one fare CSl55O for the
round trip, limited July 6, 1896
Richmond, Va.-Account sixth an
nuaI reunion of United Confederate Vet
Grams, June 30 to July s. 1896 Tickets will
be sold June q, % and % at rate OF S1O.65
Tor the round trip, limited July g. 1896
Washington, b. C. Account If
teenth international convention of the
Young Peoples Society OF Christian En-
beavers, July to Is, 1896 Tickets will be
sold July ., and z, at one fare (S175O
for the round trip, limited July Is lex
cept that by depOsiting ticket with Joint
agent at Washington, on or before s D. m.
July 80.
For further information apply to f. A.
Armand, city ticket agent, De Soto hotel
Telephone 73.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21

In this world there are certain recogniz-
ed standards and the best is always best
You don't fine two or three bests, but you
do find one and one only. Just so in res
taurants. In Savannah there are several
places claiming to be restaurants, but
there is only one, and that one is Hicks.
Everybody knows Hicks, and the fact is
patent that his place is the only restau-
rant Savannah has ever had. Hicks runs
an ideal restaurant, perfect in every de
tail and affords better accommodations
for the money than any similar establish
ment in the country. If you want to board
at the best place this summer you will.
Of course, select Hicks.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
HIBERNIANs Ar WILMINGTON.
The A. o. of H. and Their Friends to
Picnic There This Week.

Picnic There This Week.
The chief entertainment of the week
will be the picnic of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians at Wilmington Island We'd
nesday. The picnic is given by divisions
Nos. 2 and 4. and the members of these
two divisions intend that it shalH excel
any previous affair of the kind this sea-
son.
A large committee has the affair in
hand, headed by Messrs. John ]. Dillon,
Z. A. Leonard and J. l. Morrissey. The
steamers Flora and Alpha have been
chartered for the day. The Alpha will
leave the city at 8 clock in the morning
from the foot of Lincoln street. and will
also make three trips between Thunder
bolt and Wilmington. The Flora will also
make regular trips between Wilmington
and Thunderbolt during the day. This
is one the main advantages of having the
picnic at Wilmington. The frequency of
connection between the city and the is
land VIII be great convenience to those
who have only a few hours to spare and
insures against overcrowding and the I'M
pleasant consequences therefrom.
Wilmington has other attractions. in
Guiding plenty of artesan water a large
pavilion and a fine beach for bathing.
Middleton's brass band will furnish the
music. feature of the day will be the
athletic contests. Prizes have been Of
contests will be the result. Refreshments
will be provided in sufficient quantities
for all. The entertainment is not re-
stricted to the Hibernians, but is open to
any of their friends and others who wish
to spend the day at Wilmington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
MARRIED A WEEK AND QUIT.
Lizzie MaIIett Granted $40 n Month
From l.. Z. MaIIett.

Lizzie MaIIctt Granted $40 a Month
From L. E. MaIIett.
There was very little business done in
the courts yesterday. In the case of Liz
zie Mallett against L. E. Mallett for tenn
porary and permanent alimony, after
hearing argument, Judge Falligant award
ed the plaintiff $40 a month temporary ALI
mony and S25 attorneys fees. In the pc
tition to the court, the plaintiff states
they lived together one week, after which
he deserted her. --.e
An important execution from Bibb coun-
ty superior court was sent to the Chat
ham superior court for record. 1t was
signed by Judge W. II. FELTON,, Jr., and
Clerk Robert A. Nisbet. It was for $26 500,
and in favor of w. c. Lane, receiver of
the United States Rolling Stock Com
pany. and against the Atlantic Short Line
railroad, the Macon and Savannah Con-
struction Company, John R. Young, w.
L. Strong, Henry Rice and Sol Stein, the
reorganization committee, and H J. La
mar, j. +. Hanson, Henry Rice, John r.
Young, w. i. Strong and Sol Stein as Sc
curities
In the matter of the application of Ben
Jamin Edwards for letters of guardian
ship on the person and property of James
EDWARDS, minor, appealed from the court
OF ordinary, argument was had on a mo-
ton for new trial, and the decision OF
the court reserved.
Richard AIcGreevy, a former subject OF
the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland,
was made citizen of the United States
by Judge Falligant.
In the court of ordinary yesterday the
appraisement of the estate of Rev. Ed
ward Cafferty was filed. The estate con-
sisted of personal property valued at
$500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
SUPPOSED TO BE 4 FUGITIVE.
a COIored Tramp Arrested at Four
Mile HILL

w. H. Merritt, colored, was arrested
yesterday by Detective Godbold as u
suspicious character. He has been hang
ing around Four Mile Hill for several
days and his actions aroused the suspi-
cions of those who saw him.
Merritt came into the city yesterday
and was pointed out to Detective God
bold as an escaped convict He is n
veritable giant in stature and is without
doubt one of the most powerful men ever
imprisoned at the police barracks. Hal
he resisted arrest he might have made
things lively for the detective
Merritt was dressed in ragged clothing
and had evidently been on the tramn for
some time. About his ankles were deem
scars, showing that he had worn he
shackes for a considerable length az
time. He could not give any satisfactory
account OF himself and was held for in.
VestigatiOn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
CLOSING OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Important to Graduates and Their
Friends.

In anticipation of the approaching end
of the scholastic year the old established
and reliable jewelry house of Sternberg &
Co. has added a beautiful line of gold and
silver novelties suitable for graduating
souvenirs ana presents, and they invite
the attention of all interested. Mr.. NJ
Sternberg is now en- route home from the
northern markets and brings with him a
rich selection of diamonds, watches and
hne jewelry covering the very latest nov
elites in his line. See their conspicuous
advertisement elsewhere in this Morn
ing's News
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
HONOR BOYS AT ST. MARY's.
Savannah Youths Who Received
Prizes and Honorable Mention.

The Eighteenth annual commencement
of St. Mary's College, Belmont, N. c.,
took place last Tuesday. The Savannah
students at St. Marys are Messrs Jor-
dan F. Brooks. Jr., Joseph E. Kelly, James
H. and John II. MOnahan, Joseph Smith
and Arthur ]. Toshach. In the distrfbu-
ton of premiums Mr. John Monahan re-
ceived second premium in the minim de-
partment for conduct and distinguish
ment in the minim department for neat
ness and politeness. Jordan F. Brooks
distinguished in religious instruction. La
tin. Greek, composition, geometry. arith-
metic and history, and premiums in rhe-
toric and algebra. In the second class
John Monahan also received dis tinguished
mention in religious instruction, orfho-
graphy, arithmetic and geography, and
premiums in grammer and United States
history. Master Brooks also received dis
tinguished mention in German, and Ger
man penmanShip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
Free barbecue at warsaw.

You are especially invited to attend a
grand free barbecue at Warsaw Island
Saturday, June q. Fare, adults. 30 cents
children, Is cents. The steamer AInba
leaves Thunderbolt at $3.50 a. M, and 2;S0
p. mad. -'0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
To the warshIps and DaufusISie

The steamer Gov. Stafford landed a party
on board of the United States monitor Am
phitrite yesterday afternoon. She will
make another trip to the warship this
morning, leaving her wharf at 10 o'clock.
After stopping at the Amphitrite for a
while, she will go to Daufuskie, returning
to the city about 2 o'clock and return to
Daufuskie at o clock-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
GATHERING OF THE TEACHERS.

Their Annual Outing at Cumberland
Next Month.
The annual meeting Of the Georgia
Teachers Association and the summer nor
NAL institute win be held at Cumberland
Island this year, July a TO 81. The meet
ing of the association will convene Tues
day, July Il, and viii continue during the
remainder OF the week. The summer nor
NAL institute will open Monday, July 20 and
close July 81.
The expenses Of the institute are pro-
vided for by the Peabody fund, Of which
DR.. L. M. Curry is agent. 1t is expected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21

Mrs. Anna S Russell. widow of the late
Levi S Russell died yesterday morning
after an illness OF several months ar me
home of her daughter, Mrs. d. b. Lester
on Drayton and Bolton streets. Mrs. ms
sell was Is years old and was the rnotha~
OF Mrs. ID. .. Lester and Mrs. ID I, ems
TN Of this city, and Mrs. L. d. Alden of
Washington, D. c. The latter arrived n
the city Thursday. She was Is wears -. n
member OF the First Baptist church q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
A Trip Worth TaI,ipg

The John Rourke leaves Abercorn street
at $3.50 this afternoon for Wilmington H.
land touching at ThunderboH. The tide is
Just right for bathing and there will ba
pIeHly or bathing suits. Fare is only 81
cents Tor the round trip.-ad. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
AID FOR FIGHTING CRETANs.
The Greek Colony Helping in the
War Against the Turks.

TIC UFecA OOIOhy HeIpIng In the
War Against the Turks.
Stephen Stephenson of No. % Barnard
street is interesting himself in behalf of
the patriotic Cretans who are fighting for
their liberty against the Turks. Stephen
son has letter from a Cretan in Athens
describing most pitifully the atrocities
perpetrated by the Turkish soldIerv
against the Christians in Crete and pic
turing the frightful massacres of the Ar
menians. Crete has arisen and it's small
army has taken the field against the
Turks, demanding the freedom of the
people. A central committee is at work
in this country, with headquarters in
New York, and through this committee
money and other things needful is sent to
the Cretans to aid them in their fight
for liberty The Cretans undoubtedly have
the sympathy of the Greek colony in Sa-
vannah, which is doing what it can for
the oppressed people of Crete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
SERVING THE PUBLIC.
Whole Families Who Enjoy Health
During Summer Months.

1t doesn't make much difference who's
nominated OF who's elected, the people
will continue to eat, and those who have
any care of their health, buy good whole
some beef, and they get it from H. Lo-
gan, in the market. Logan has every ia
cility for keeping his meats in good condi-
tlon. he takes orders at any hour and
dehVers his meats at precisely the time
they are wanted. A family makes no mis-
take by trading with Logan-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
The Modern Beautv

Thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty Of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows, with health, and her face
needs the cleansing action of a laxa-
tive remedy, she uses the gentle and
pleasant syrup OF Figs. Made by the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-21
The Best Trip To-day

Is on the John Rourke. leaving at $3.50 this
afternoon from Abercorn street wharf for
Wilmington Island, touching at Thunder
bolt. Plenty of bathing suits and the tide
just right. Fare % cents for the round trip.
Don't fail to take in this trip, the best of