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EoR SALE OR RENT.

e LID.
Ny residence on Court Street, Westminster.
Eight rooms and basement; electric lights,
furnace and all modern conveniences; city
water; fine shade, yard and garden; porches
front. side and rear. Lot ITO feet front, with
depth of 1872 feet; alleys side and rear Pos
session at once CHARLES E. FINK,
may23 If Westminster, Nd
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POSTPONED to the disagreed
Il BILE weather on Saturday evening last,
Aug. %, the festival at Beniamin's Reformed
Church was postponed and will be held on
Saturday evening, September 8. Mt Pleas
ant Band will be present. Proceeds to go to
parsonage. All are invited. aug29 2t
UIISNER'S SUNDAY SCHOOL will
w hold their celebration on September
8, in the grove of David Earhart, near the
schoolhouse Kridler's Sunday School will
Join Wisner's in the grove. Refreshments in
abundance. A good band will be present.
aug29 2t
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1896.

a noisy street,
or lane, or park,
Where cyclists meet,
BY day or dark:
And tailor-clad
From head 10 heel,
With resolution in her eyes,
The modern maiden denly plies
Her wheel.
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To HoUsEKEEPBR

n REENMOUNT o. B. SUNDAY
W SCHOOL will hold an all day cele-
bration September 9th, 1896, in A. Bixler's
grove, near the church. Two speakers from
Baltimore, and others, will make addresses;
several schools will be present, also a fine
band of music. Come and enjoy day with
us in the Sunday school cause. aug29 2t
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woman in energizing us for good. Thus
possibly the new design on our silver GER
tifcate may come to mean more to us than
a handsome engraving with just so much
purchasing power back of it.
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LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS
IL OF THE
WESTERN MD. TELEPHONE
Co. of Carroll County.
OFFICERS.
President, Chas. E. Fink.
viee-President, C.H. vanderford.
Secretary & Treasurer, t. C. Thomas.
General Manager, R. B. Hazlen.
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DIssoLUTIoN NOTICE.

To the public The limited partnership
between the undersigned has been this day,
August %, 1896, mutually dissolved.
J. Fl. BRIGHTON,
S. P. BAIR,
aug29 3t Westminster, Nd.
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Baggage called fol and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. orders LEFT al
N w. COR. CALVERT AND BALTIMORE SIS,
80 . Broadway or Camden Station.
CHAS q. SCULI, Gen. Passenger Agent
augl W. N. GREENE, Gen. Manager
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win ask you to follow me further. |
will tell you of your power and your oppor-
tunities. Then will follow some thoughts
regarding the great ones who have preceded
us. And finally, if this pen may be dipped
in might and in eloquence, the last article
viii attempt % describe the power Of noble
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SOME RAMBLING THOUGHTS.
Written for the Democratic Advocate.
BY MEMO.


(Penned by layman in the spare mo-
ments of busy career, and dedicated to
better understanding of life and its varied
opportunities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
oREswELL.s CONFESSION.
The story of the Train WreekinE
RetOId at the Trial.

Macon. Ca. March 25.-Warren Creswell.
the white man tried at Bonds store to-
day for wrecking the southern passenger
train at Stone Greek on Feb. - and killing
three persons, has confessed that he re-
moved the rail that sent the train over
the trestle. This confession was made last
night in the Cochran jail and reiterated at
the trial to-day.
CresweIl was arrested last Sunday morn
ing on remark made by his wife TO neigh
bors. When put IN jail by Marshal Tom
Rogers, Creswell found the GlOvers. the
negroes who were also accused Of wreck
ing the train, and TO them first told his
confession.
The negroes reported the confession to
Marshal Rogers and Creswell repeated IL
TO him. He said that he removed the rail.
while Tom Shaw. one of the white men
first arrested on the charge. stood over
him with a shot gun. He told what kind
Of tools were used and where they We're
hidden. The tools were found at the spot
indicated in the creek. He not only
repeated his confession at the
trial to-day. but pilOted the court and
officers TO the scene OF the wreck and
pointed out in detail how IL was accom-
plished. He said after the spikes We're
drawn the rail was moved about six
inches to one side. and he and Shaw
went of into the woods. They were about
two miles away from the. track when
the crash was heard, and Shaw eXclaim-
ed: D her, she's gone to h. at last.
Creswell explained that Shaw conhded
to him that he wanted 10 XIII MS VIE,
who had been a witness against him in
a whitecapping case some years ago, and
then collect damages from the road.
Shaw had not heard of Creswelfs con-
fesson and was at the trial to-day dress
ed In the hight of fashion. The money
which bought all of these new clothes
was secured from the Southern railroad
yesterday in settlement Of the case for
damages sustained by his wife, who was
a passenger on the train.
Shaw was arrested and put on trial He
NnHaa anN coll
Al this hour the trial is still in prog
ress.
Shaws father has also been arrested
for planning the wreck on Creswell 5
statement. The Glovers were released.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
GLYNN's CHANGING.
The Convict Force to BE Made Self
supporting.


Brunswick, Ca. March 25-Chairman j.
s. Wright of Glynn's county commission
ers practically controls the chain-gang
force that work the county roads. The
force now numbers forty-three men, and
there is an average of twenty on the
gang regularly. The expense of feeding
each man has been reduced to $l.32 per
month each and at this price ample food
Is purchasable to keep the men well FED
and contented. From a physical stand
point they are in splendid condition and
speak well of their fare. Chairman
Wright has, however, decided to make
the gang self-sus tanning, and with that
end in view has been perfecting arrange
ments begun some weeks ago. To-day
q trade was made with G. w. Wright,
owner of the Dover Hall plantations by
which the county commissioners are given
all the land needed for their use, the
II in, two horses for pillow purposes, build-
ings for stock and a stockade for the
men. In addition he also furnishes seed
corn, peas, potatoes, etc, for the first
years crop and furnishes transportation
10 and from the railroad for the men and
material The offer was accepted by the
commissioners, and they will at once nut
their plan in operation.
A portion of the gang will be put to
work planting 100 acres with corn peas
potatoes, and garden truck, which win be
used as feed for the entire gang and stock
Whatever is left, will be sold for the
county's account. The county came Out
several thousand dollars ahead on the
chain-gang last year. In addition to the
farm will prove good advertisement fol
Glynn county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
NOTICE TO OWNERS of DOGS.

City Treasurers Office, Savannah. Ga.
March d, 1S96.-The following extract
from the tax ordinance for the year 1895
is published as information:
Sec 6. The occupant of any premises
where dog or dogs is or are kept shall
cense of one dollar. Upon payment of
this license a badge shall be issued to the
person paying the license for the dog.
ing to take out license for a dog, or fail
ing to pay such license as required by
sections and s. of this ordinance. shall
upon conviction before. the Police Court
fine not to exceed three dollars, with the
alternative of Imprisonment not to ex-
coed three days.
c. S. HARDEE.
CitV Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
FRUIT CROPS HURT.
That is the Report Received From
the TenniIIe Section.


Tennille, Ca, March 2.-Your cores
pendent has made examination of the fruit
in different localities since the last freeze,
and has made inquiry of a good many in
regard TO it, There can be no doubt that
the larger portion of the fruit that was in
bloom is killed. A reliable estimate cannot
now be made as to what proportion of a
crop is spared Many trees are not yet in
bloom, and some are only In part. The ear
ly varieties arc not yet out. so we hope
to have a partial crop from these and a
very spare crop from the standard Varie-
ties that constitute the larger part of the
entire crop.
Plums are not all in bloom and may not
be very badly injured, provided the wealth
er will hold up, and give us some warm
sunshine.
The oats are thinned some by the freezes
since the first of January, but plenty to
give a fair crop are left, If no other mis-
hap befalls them.
Corn planting is later than our farmers
usually have il, but is now fairly under
Roadway, and as the acreage, will not be
in excess of last years crop, 1t will soon
be through with, and cotton will absolve
the attention of the farmer for another
month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
STOLE CHURCH FUNDS.
The Treasurer of a Negro Church
Under Arrest.

Atlanta, Ga, March 25.-George Thorn
as, one of the leading lights of the Chapel
Street Methodist Episcopal church (col-
ored). was arrested to-day on charge OF
stealing church funds. Some time ago the
church had trouble with its minister
about some finances which he is said to
have made away with. After this the
money was turned over to Thomas, who
was elected treasurer. 1t now appears
that his manipulation OF the financial af-
fairs of the church has not been straight.
When the money was in the hands of
the banking committee il was placed in
the State Savings Bank, but while there
II is charged the minister used some of the
funds. Then the money was transferred
TO the Fidelity Bank and placed in the
hands of Thomas. Last Sunday a collec-
ton was taken up in the church amount
ing to S3045, which was turned over to the
treasurer TO be deposited. He made an
engagement to meet the banking COM
mittee the day following and deposit the
money, but he put them off and later he
told them that he had deposited the
money Thomas made no showing TO that
effect however. when 1t was demanded
of him and the committee went TO the
bank to Investigate. The Investigation
showed that the money had not been de-
posted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
CARR GRANTED A RESPITE.
The sanity of the Prisoner May be
Investigated Again.

Investigated Again.
Atlanta, Ga, March 25.-Gov. Atkinson
tonight issued an order granting Alex.
Carr a respite of thirty days. Carr was
to have been hanged day after tomorrow.
In granting the respite Gov. Atkinson
did not pass upon the question of the con-
demned mans sanity but was moved by
a desire to give his friends an opportunity
to have him tried again before the or
binary and to present any additional facts
they may have to support the applca-
ton for Communication. The governor al
so wants to allow Cars mind time for
further developments.
one of the theories advanced is that he
has been insane sincef the murder or
King, and that his mind is just begin
ming to return to him, the first lucid period
being last Monday, when he startled the
officials by beginning to talk after near
~ a year of absolute muteness, and dis
closed that he was sane and had been
feigning insanity.
Carr has been tried twice before the or
binary for lunacy, but in view of the de-
velopments of the past few days it is be-
lieved that a third trial will be ordered,
in accordance with the governors idea
in granting the reprieve.
Carr has been very nervous all day to-
day, though apparently about as rational
as at any time since Monday, and he
wanted to see his mother to-day, a fact
that indicated his appreciation of the Sc
robustness of the situation.
Sheriff Barnes gave orders to-day to
keep newspaper reporters away from
Cars cell, although a number of other
visitors were admitted, including Maj.
Frank Galloway, Gov. Atkinson's private
secretary, and several officials from the
capitol, whose interest has been aroused
in the case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

For Easter new wrinkles
claim your attention. We've
broken our egg, so to speak,
and brought forth all the
new wrinkles which style
makers have Matched out for
spring furnishings.
Elegant furnishings are to
clothing what a cover is to
a book, and a volume is often
condemned for its cover.
That makes it important
to look carefully to every de-
tail of your furnishings if
you'd look we'll On Easter
Sunday, and it isn't bit too
soon to get ready.
Our assortment OF ChIldren's Suits for
Easter Is very strong
FALK CLOTHING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

RAILWAY MILEAGE BOOKS.
a Move to Abolish the interchange
able Issues.

Atlanta, Ga, March 25-Commissioner
William Bailey Thomas of the Southern
States Passenger Association left for Chi
cago to-day to attend an important meet
ing of the Passenger Association officials,
at which several important matters will
be considered Among other things the
proposition to do away with the inter
changeable mileage books will be discuss
ed. Many northern lines have already done
this on account of the fact that the lines
have been selling the books through seal
pers and thereby making them profitable
at the expense of roads that handled them
on the square.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
SENT BACK TO THE MINES.
"A one-Legged Thief Steals After
Having Been PardOned.

Atlanta, Ga, March 25.-wade Hamp-
ton, little one-legged negro who lost a
leg while serving a sentence in the Dade
coal mines for burglary, was sent back
there for another term of three years
to-day. He was sent 10 the coal mines
when quite a boy for term of years for
burglary and while driving a mule car
loaded with coal was knocked down and
run over. On account of his misfortune an
application for his pardon was made and
granted He came back and was summon
ed TO testify in the convict investigation
before Gov. Atkinson, where he made a
hit by declaring that the food was as good
as could be had anywhere unless il was
at the Kimball house,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
GladneSS Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get it's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slSillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used ndgives most general satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Tandems at 1925, weight AZ Pounds.

Tandems at 1925, Weight AZ Pounds.
We are agents for the Eagle Bicycle
Company of Torrington, Conn, who are
the makers of the celebrated aluminium
rim Eagle Bicycles. This is the only
company in the United States who make
high grade tandems at $l25. We shall be
glad to take orders for these tandems for
immediate shipment.
The celebrated Waverley Bicycle at $s5
and SIS is having an unprecedented sale,
fast nearing the 100 mark. We have
full supply of these elegant wheels and
their admirers are very numerous.
Our feather weight 19-lb. Heating guar
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all. See that curve.
Our warwick is a great favorite and is
an established leader with all cycle peo-
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n. ID. & WIN. LATTIMORE'S.
WE HAVE ENGAGED
The services of a frst-class Paper
Hanger from Philadelphia, and we
are prepared to take contracts TO do
all classes of paper hanging. We
have just received the largest stock
of wall Paper ever brought to Sa-
vannah. See us before making your
contracts.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT & OIL CO.,
Congress and whitaker Streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD.
The Dying Man Claims the Man Who
Fired Did So on Purpose.

Gainesville, Fla. March 25.-Near
Alachua. in this county, John Easterlin
shot and fatally wounded James Watson
this morning. Watson spent last night
at the home of Easterln's mother. the
young men sleeping together. This morn
ing as they were dressing Easterlin he
gan swapping a revolver at Watson. The
latter protested and Easterlin said the
weapon was not loaded He had hardly
spoken. when there was an explosion, and
a bullet went through Watson's head
Before becoming unconscious, Watson
said Easterlin knew the pistol was load
ed and wanted to kill him. Watson's
father has had Easterlin arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
THAIHEIM's TRIAL.
Long Arguments Made for the Pros
ecutiOn and Defense.

Ocala, Fla, March 25.-The defense of
the Thalheim case this morning insisted
that Judge Hooker should charge the jury
before council made their pleas to it,
The request was denied.
Col Bisbee, for the state, then addressed
the jury for nearly four hours.
W. K. Sewadski spoke for the defense
the remainder of the session.
Tomorrow morning r. l.. Anderson will
open for the state
Mrs. Thalheim was in court and sat be-
side her husband to-day. The interest in
the case is great and the court room was
filled with spectators.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
WILL MYERS IN FLORIDA.
4 Claim That the Boy Murderer Was
Seen in Suwanee County.

Houston. Fla. March 25.-It is stated
here that VIII Myers. who escaped from
the Atlanta Jail while under sentence of
death. was seen Sunday passing through
this (Suwanee) county going in the di-
rection of La Fayette county. Myers was
recognized from a photograph. The gem
tleman who saw the suspect is satisfied
he was Myers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
TowIes Held for TrinI.

Charleston. S. c., March 25.-The exam
ination Of II. A. Towles. accused of VIC
laung the pension laws, was concluded
Today. The commissioner committed
Lowles for trial at the next term of the
United States district court Towles was
admitted to bail in the sam of Sl,SO0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
COULDN'T PUT UP THE CASH.
Columbus Not to Have "A Club in the
Southern League.

Columbus, Ga, March 25.-Columbus fail
ed to organize a base ball team to-day. A
meeting was held and an effort made to
raise the amount needed to take fran
chise in the Southern league, but it failed
to materialize. Henry Powers, president
of the Southern league, who has been
here for several days in the interests OF
the league, left to-day for Atlanta. Before
his departure he received a telegram from
parties at Shreveport. La, asking to be
admitted to the league and take the va
cant franchise. President Powers was UNI
able to say whether or not the proposition
would be accepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
COLUMBIA BICYCLES.

We have secured the exclusive sale of
COLUMBIA & HARTFORD BICYCLES,
and have complete line of the very latest
models (25 styles at 500, $50 500, $50 in trans
it. Cyclists and prospective purchasers are
invited to inspect same on arrival
Columbia Bicycles are standard of the world,
in a class by themselves, unequaled, unsur-
passed, and have many distinctive patented
improvements such as keyless cranKs, self
oiling chains, nickel-steel tubing, huilt up
wood rims, adjustable handle bars, etc.
f. F. WHITCOMB & CO.,
Lyons Building). 81 Whitaker street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
FALK CLOTHING co.
DARIEN AND WESTERNS TAXES.
An Effort to Have the State Reduce
Its Assessment.

Its Assessment.
Atlanta, Ga. March 25.-Gov. Atkinson
to-day passed an order for the relief
of the Darien and Western Railroad
Company. pending an appeal to the legis-
lature at its next session. In the year
1895 the railroad company was taxed on
a valuation of S72,0495S, and a fl. ia. on
that basis was issued in favor of the
controller general. the tax claimed by
the state being S32S54.
The railroad company claimed that the
assessment was too high, and succeeded
in getting the county authorities of Nc
Intosh county to make a valuation of
$4,000, so far as the county was con-
. cerned.
Gov. Atkinson's order relieves the road
of taxes on the excess of $4,000 due the
state, according to the assessment of the
county officials, until the legislature can
pass upon the case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
sKIDAwAY SHELL ROAD co.

The annual meeting of stockholders will
be held on Friday. 9th inst, at Y m, at
which time five directors will be elected.
GEO. W. LAMAR, Sec'y and Treas,
Room s. Provident Building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
sPEtIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

Savannah Ga, March IS, ls96-The firm Of
Julian Schley and Hopkins is this day dissolved
by mutual consent The fire insurance bust
ness heretofore conducted by the said firm will
be continued by w. T. Hopkins, who will re-
ceipt for all monies due the trm.
JULIAN SCHLEY.
w. L. HOPKINS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

~-~-~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~
WATERS-The relatives and friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Waters are in
vited to attend the funeral of their second
son, Willie, from their residence, 227 An
derson street, at O'Clock. this Afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
CITIZENS CLUB.
A. L. ALEXANDER. Secretary.
FOURTH DISTRICT MEETING.

All Of the members and supporters OF the
Liberal Club OF the Fourth District are re-
quested to meet at the Empire Hall. Harris
street. near East Broad street. on Thursday
night, March Goth. at $50 O'Clock, for the pur-
pose of organizing district club. Prominent
speakers will address the meeting.
THE COMMITTEE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
NOTICE.

Town OF Tybee, Town Hall-Notice is
hereby given in accordance with law that an
election for Mayor and SIX Councilmen for the
town of Tybee, to serve for the ensuing two
years will be held at the town nail between
the hours of 10 a. m. and p. m. on Monday,
the 9th day of April, A. ID. 1896
JOHN q. BUTLER, Mayor.
F. w. STORER, Gle. 4 of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship
Scaw Fell, Atkinson, master, must be
presented at our Office by or before u m.
this day. March 20, or payment thereof
will be debarred. J. +. MINIS & co,
Consignees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
LUMBERMEN's MEETING.

A meeting of lumber planning mill and dry
kiln men is called for Friday next. eth instant.
at COrdele, Ca. for the formation of a mutual
company. All lumbermen viii please attend.
H. II. Tiff, President
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Having transferred my interest in the firm
of Julian Schley g. Hopkins to w. L. Hopkins.
l ask for him the patronage OF my friends and
the public. JULIAN SCHLEY.