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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-22

of all occupations. 1t is subjected to
less temptation, less hazard, less wor'
~, aud ie is little closer to god in its
daily communion with nature. The
accepted tables give to laborers forty
four.years, to mechanics. forty-seven,
to merchants forty-eight, to profes-
sional men fifty-two, and to farmers
sixty-four years. If long life is an
index of good health and prosperity
then the farmer is blessed above all
other people. There is force and truth
| in the old maxim that God, made
the country and man made the town. |"
But after all the crime and misery
that we read of, this age is great i'm
provement on Sodom and Goinorrah.
Abraham could find more than ten
good men in any town or city in thus
country. I believe he could find fifty
| in Gainesville and a hundred and
fifty women. The Lords pity and
consideration for sinners is very won
derful If He will save a whole
city full for the sake OF ten good men.
Maybe that is why He doesn't rain fire
and birthstone on the wicked now. It
might do harm to the righteous. The
ungodly ought to give Christians
credit for that. If the wicked people
of this world were all punched in one
country and not good man in it how
long, I wonder, would the storm stay
off How long would the wicked stay
there if they. could possibly get oute
It is a redeeming trait in human ma
ture, however wicked and depraved,
to respect virtue and good people.
There are but few of the ungodly who
| would abolish the churches ii they
could, or who would rear their chill
dren in any buta Christian country.
BILL ARP.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
FLoR1DAs VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
Three Days of Fun and FrOIic At
Fernandina.

Fernandina Fla, Nov. 10.-The State
Volunteer Fireman's Association is to meet
here on Nov. II. is and 10. and Fernandina
is making every preparation to receive all
nremen, not only from Florida. but from
our sister states of Georgia and Alabama.
Fully 5000 visitors are expected. The
funds for this entertainment were raised
among the business men.
The programme for the three days is
as follows:
Tuesday Nov. II, a. m.-Grand parade,
closing with meeting, at which the asso-
| citation will be welcomed, and given the
freedom of the city.
Acknowledging of the association
for business.
Entertainment at opera house.
Wednesday, Nov. 49, a. m.-Champion-
ship hose races.
Accommodating contest.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. meeting; entertain
ment at opera house.
Thursday, Nov. 19, a. m.-Novelty grab
races.
Afternoon-Hook and ladder race; foot
race: novice race for hose team.
Misunderstanding to present prizes.
The prizes, which have been prepared
for the different races, are as follows:
Championship Hose Race-Ffrst prize,
championship cup and cash prize of $3.50.
Second prize, Ocala contest cup and cash
prize of So
Novelty Grab Race-First prize, cash,
$50. Second prize, cash, $50.
Hook and Ladder Contest-Three compa-
MES to enter and start; first prize, Sanford
championship trumpet and cash prize or
800. Second prize, cash, $50.
Two companies to enter and start, first
prize Sanford championship trumpet and
cash, $780, If one only enter and start,
prize Sanford championship trumpet and
cash, $50.
Coupling Contest-First prize, cash, $l5.
Second prize, cash, So
Foot Race-Open to firemen only; first
prize cash, SO. Second prize, cash, $40.
Novice Race.-For companies which
have not heretofore entered a
race in a state contest, to be
run under the rules of cham
pionship hose race. No member of team
to have heretofore run in any tournament
face of this association.
Prize cash $500.
Special Prize Solid silver cup offered
by association to chief of a department
bringing a running team the greatest dis
lance.
Companies from DeLand, Orlando, st.
Augustine Sanford, Ocala, Leesburg, Pa
latka, Lake City, and other places will
visit this place.
The track on which the tournament will
be run is nearing completion, and is sit
uated on Center street just in front Of
the water works, so that the pressure Of
water will always be the same Grand
stands are being built along side this
street, just inside the city park, and in
view Of the entire races.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
LUTHER A. HALL DEAD.
The End Comes as He Sits in His
Chair in the Penitentiary.

The End Comes as He Sits in His
Chair in the Penitentiary.
Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 10.-Luther A. Hall
died yesterday at noon in the federal hos
pital of Columbus, U.
Defiant to the very last, he died sitting
in the chair which he has occupied for
many weary weeks and months.
The long-looked-for confession was, not
made. Never a word of the tragedy has
he breathed, except in denial, and yes
terday, when the hand of death chilled
his brow, he remained firm and deter
mined.
With the prisoner were his two daugh-
tiers, who remained faithful through all of
his reverses. They have been his con-
slant companions and have stated that
their father was innocent of the charges
which were proved against him and upon
which he was convicted in the superior
court of Dodge county more than seven
years ago.
Although the conviction was complete
on circumstantial evidence. Hall has al
ways positively denied that he was in any
way connected with the murder of Capt
Forsyth, who was shot dead while sitting
with his family in his home in Dodge
county. He was connected with the
Dodge Lumber Company When his ac-
cusers clamored about him and the chain
of evidence link by link grew stronger.
Hall coolly denied his guilt, charging the
detectives and court officials with con-
spiracy.
The remains will be brought to Georgia
and will be inferred at his old home in
Dodge county. Halls two daughters WIN
accompany the remains. Hall was 6S
years of age The story of his alleged
crime is familiar to the readers of the
Morning News, and was retold only a
lew days ago when President Cleveland
refused TO grant him a pardon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
PYTHIAN PRESS.
Annual Convention of the AssocIa-
ton Now in Progress.

Annual Convention of the Associ.-
ton Now in Progress.
Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 1O.-The National
Pythian Press Association began its an
nual convention here to-day. The men,
bers were welcomed by Mayor Porter
King, on behalf of the city, and by Su-
preme Chancellor Hamilton Douglas, on
behalf of the Georgia Pythians.
Their addresses were responded to by
President Burt w. Lyon of the associa-
ton.
Past Supreme Representative Kennedy
Of Chicago also spoke, as did James L.
Key of this city and other members of
the order.
AT the business meeting this morning
matters incidental to the annual meetings
OF the association were attended to.
me association was found to be in a
prosperous and growing condition. This
afternoon the visitors were put aboard
trolley cars at the Equitable building and
shown the principal residence and bust
ness streets of the city. Later lunch was
rendered the Pythians at the Fulton Club
Tonight the Pythians, both local and
visiting, assembled at the Columbia thea
ter to see an exemplification of the third
degree of Pythianism in its amnliAed
form. The work was done by the team
OF Atlanta Lodge No. 20. the most noted
team in the south.
tomorrow evening Supreme Represent-
atiVe Hamilton Douglass will tender HE
association luncheon at his residence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
DEFENSE OF THE DAUNTLEss.
Her Owner Denies That She Has Mt
Any Time Carried 80 Passengers.


Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 10.-W. A. Bis
bee, the owner of the steamer Dauntless,
which was seized by the collector of GUS
toms a. Fernandina, and afterwards at
tached upon an information of libel, filed
by the United States district attorney,
this morning filed in the office of the
clerk of the United States court his claim
as owner and his answer to the libel, and
also filed bond in the sum of $3.50 as claim
ant.
In his answer the claimant says that
he is the true and bona hde owner of the
tug Dauntless He claims that the libel
fails to allege that at any time while the
Dauntless was engaged in navigating the
ocean, that she was not provided with
two life boats, as required by the naviga-
ton laws, that the libel fails to alle6e
that she, at any time, carried nifty ad-
ditional passengers without being provid-
ed with the additional life boats required
and that the libel fails to allege that She
carried any passengers at any time. The
claimant alleges that at the time of the
seizure the Dauntess was provided with
four boats, in accordance with the rules
and regulations of the boards of inspect
ors of steam vessels.
1t is claimed, that on Oct 8, the owner
applied to Leo Vogel and Charles A
Spencer, inspector of steam vessels, and
that they inspected the Dauntless and
granted her a permit as an excursion
steamer with permission to carry dfty
passengers, but that she never, at any
time thereafter, carried fifty passengers,
or any other number of passengers. The
clainnant asks the restitution of the boat,
and the dismissal of the libel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
A FIGHT IN COURT.
Reuben Arnold and w. ID. Green Ex-
change Blows at Atlanta.

c""hSe bIoWs at Atlanta.
Atlanta, Ca. Nov 1O.-Col. Reuben Ar
mold and Deputy Sheriff w. d. Green
had a lively fight in the city court this
morning. The difficulty grew out of an
incident in case on trial. When the
usual question as to the vocation of any
of the jury to either of the parties was
asked, none of the jurors admitted that
they were employed by the Southern rail-
way The defendant. juror, ]. w. Jiles
ana an inspector of cars, are with the
southern railway. and the matter was
brought to the attention of the court this
morning, and Jiles admitted that he was
employed by the railroad While arrange
ments were being made for supplying this
Jurors place, Mr.. Green and Col. Ar
mold were seen together. The lie was
passed. There was a quick mix up. MIR
Green struck Col. Arnold in the face. Col
Arnold struck Mr.. Green on the forehead
and in the mouth. Then the gentlemen
were separated, both being excited. This
ended the fight. In the recess OF court
the gentlemen got together and talked n
all over and they shook hands and made
up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
MURDER ON A TIMBER RAFT.
1t Grew out of the Smoking of a
Pine.

Mount Vernon, Ga, Nov. 1O.-On last
Friday evening al the Mount Vernon
ferry, across the Oconee river, two miles
from Mount Vernon in Montgomery coun-
ty, Warren Thomas, white, shot and
killed Charley Reese colored A large
number of raft hands had tied up their
timber at the ferry, and had congregated
there. Charley Reese took Warren Thorn
as pipe and was smoking it when Thomas
discovered it. Hot words eusued between
the two men and Reese drew his revolver
and bitterly cursed Thomas. Thomas had
no weapon at the time, but told the negro
if he did not retract what he had said
he would kill him later The matter thus
temporarily passed off, but when an OPP
portunity was afforded. Thomas came out
to Mount Vernon, procured a pistol, went
back on the raft where Reese was and
renewed the difficulty by telling the ne
gro that he (Thomas) now had a pistol
and if he (Reese) had one to use it. At
this juncture the negro whipped out a
revolver and commenced to snap IL at
Thomas and Thomas commenced to shoot
the negro at short range, shooting him
i've times, four of which shots took eff
feet. The negro fingered until Saturday
morning, when he died. No arrest has
been made and Thomas continued his
journey on to Darien.
The recent rains have swollen the Oco-
nee river to that extent that lumbermen
are getting off thousands of feet of tim
Der that was cut and sawed during the
summer months, when it was too dry to
drift it.
The Hilton & Dodge Lumber Company
is erecting a large mill plant two miles
from Mount Vernon. They have already
built railroad of about ten miles in
the interior of the county, and are maxi
ing arrangements to connect their road
at the river with a line of steamboats,
from Dublin and Doctortown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
-------s-~N-e-
HELD FOR INSULTfNG A GIRL.
The Prisoner Claims Pc Is the VIC
tim of "a Matchmaking Scheme.


tim of "a BIackmaiIing Scheme.
Atlanta, Ca, Nov 10.-E. L. Van Zant.
young man well known in the city, is
being held by the police at the station
house, upon a serious charge. 1t is as
serted by relatives of 15-year-old Lillian
Adams, that Van Zant lnsulted her upon
the streets. The arrest was made last
night after trap had been set for the
young man by the girls father and broth
err.
According to her story she first met
Van Zant near the Walker street church
on last Sunday. He asked her about the
running of the street cars, and then I'M
dertook to get up a Irritation, ending with
request that she meet him on the same
corner last night. The girl, it is said, told
her father about the affair, and at the ap-
pointed hour last night she was on hand
at the place where Van Zant had asked
her to meet him. Her father and brother
were concealed near by, and when he ap-
peared they took him in charge. He was
rather roughly handled, and finally turn
ed over to the police
James Adams. the father of the girl Is
mechanic, residing on Walker street
Van Zant has been connected with the
undertaking establishment of II. NJ. Pat
terson for a number of years, and has
always borne good reputation He init
mates that he is being blackmailed. and
stoutiy denies the justice of the accusa-
lions against him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
BAPTIST CONGRESS busy.
Comprehensive Papers Read Dealing
with Peace and War.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 1O-The Baptist
congress met in annual session here to-
day in the First Baptist church. Papers
on UNCONVENTIONAL topics were read bv
President Green. Ii. D., Of William Jew
ell College, Missouri, and Prof. II. II. Har-
ris, d. D.. OF the Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary, at Louisville. XIV.
Addresses were made by Thomas ID. An
derson, d. D., of Providence, II. l., and
President W. r. Staff, D. d., Of Franklin
College, Indiana
A most comprehensive paper was read
on Christianity and war by Gen. T. !.
Morgan. Dr. j. l.. n. Curry Of Richmond.
Va, discussed the dangers Of modern mil
itarsm, and Hon. M. b. Howell interna-
tional arbitration. The sessions will con-
tinue until Thursday evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES.

Important Topics Before the Assoc
Citations Convention. IS
Washington, Nov. 10.-The Association
of American Agricultural Colleges and Ex-
perimental Stations began it's tenth annual
convention here to-day. The convention
will last three days. Prof. S. W. Johnson.
president of the association, was in the
chair. The work of the convention is di-
vided into five sections and discussions
will be had on college Work." "Agricul-
ture and Chemistry" Horticulture and
Botany" Mechanic Arts" and "EntomoI-
ORV"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
SOUTH GEORGIA BAPTIsTs.
Meeting of Their Convention at Tiff
tOn-Other Triton News.

Triton, Ga, Nov. 1O.-The South Geor-
gia Baptist convention met here to-day.
1t will hold morning, afternoon and even
ing sessions the balance OF the week, in
Guiding Sunday. The object of the con-
vention is to look especially after the in
terests Of the Baptist church in South
Georgia. There will be in the neighbor-
hood Of 100 delegates in attendance. In.
Guiding the most prominent pastors in
this section Of the state. n
Postmaster Green has moved the post
office into the new quarters in the Pad
rick building on Maine street. The new
office is fitted up in handsome style and
ADDS wonderfully to the accommodation
OF the public as well, facilitating the
handling OF the mail. Padrick Bros. are
removing their business from the old
stand to their new brick building oppo-
site the hotel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
Henry Mhite Indicfeh.

Columbus Ca Nov. 1O-The grand jury
to-day returned a true bill against Henri,
White for the murder Of Policeman Lack
son, and Adam White will be tried at The
present term Of court, but the date has
not been fixed.
A biil against Sykes, charged with at.
tempt 10 rape, has not been returned
sykes IS out on bond and his friends saw
he will be here when wanted say
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11

IIENTUCKY'S ELECTORS.

A Democratic Chairman Counting on
Two or Three as Sure.
Louisville, KY, Nov. 1O.-Secretary Rich
ardson of the democratic campaign COM
mittee said last night that his committee
had strong hopes of electing two, if not
three, Bryan electors. Mr.. Richardson
thinks it probable that not only Smith,
who heads the list of democratic electors,
but also ]. p. Tarvin. from the state-at-
large. and ]. D. Tourney, from the First
district, will pull through.
Mr.. Richardson also said: st have not
stopped figuring yet. We still think that
Bryan has carried Kentucky" The re-
publican managers say but one Bryan
elector, If any, will win.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
WHEAT AGAIN BOOMING.
Another Sharp Advance in Prices Mt
New York and Chicago.

New York, Nov. 1O.-There was another
sharp rise in wheat this morning. The
opening figures showed advances ranging
from ia to rs cents. The advance was
due to active bidding and firm Liver
pool market. some grades of wheat there
showing an advance of 1ad. The opening
price for December in this market was
S7ss cents, against S57s cents, at which it
closed last evening. May opened at S9st
cents, against 87zs cents last evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
SPECIAL SOAP WEEK.

Laurel Toilet Soap mt 35c per dOz.
FeIs' GIycerine Soap at zoe per
box.
FeIs' GIycerine Gem Soap at 100
per box.
Heidfs Artcsian Water Soap Mt
zoe per box.
Bonds Oatmeal Cream has never
failed to cure chnpped hands ana
lips, zoe per bottle.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT AND OIL co,
Cor. Congress and whitaker SITS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
A Failure at washinatop.

Washington, Ca, Nov. 1o.-The store OF
the Green Mercantile Company was clos
ed to-day on petition for receiver filed
by Stephen, Putney q Co., Richmond. and
seasongood y SILK, krouse & Co., of
Cincinnati. r. A. Armand was made tenn
porarY receiver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
KNIGHTS OF LABOR,
The Twentieth Annual General As.
sembIy in Session.

ScmDAy HI session.
Rochester, N. Y, Nov. 10.-The twenti-
eth annual general assembly of the
morning with a public meeting held in the
assembly room of the new Osborne house
Several women were included among the
delegates.
General Master Woman Sovereign call
ed the convention to order at 10 o'clock
and Mayor Warner welcomed the knights
to the city. General Worthy Foreman J..
Bishop of Boston responded to the address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
CHARLEsTON's NEW RAILROAD.
The Survey of the Right of Way Al
ready begun.

Charleston, S. c., Nov. 1o.-The engineers
Of the proposed Charleston electric rail-
way system arrived in the city to-day and
at once began the survey of the new line.
Under the charter given the company by
the city council two miles OF track must
be in operation within three months and
the whole road completed within twelve
working months. The corporators saw
that they will have the whole line finished
by next summer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
North CaroIina's Negro Fair

Raleigh. N. c.. Nov. 10-Gov. Carr. AT
noon to-day, opened the nineteenth an
nual colored state fair here. The exhibits
is one of the best ever made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11

Do everything. We can't paint a
picture, or carve statue, or make a
coat, but we can wash clothes to perfec.
ton. We can do il because we 10 notn-
ing ,else-have done nothing else for a
good while-because we have studied n
and thought about it, and worked hard
much hard work and practice and talent
to make good laundry as to make a
good picture. Everybody can't paint a
plcture-eVerybody can't wash clothes
perfectly. We want you to give ms n fajS
trial, and allow us to prove our words.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY.
lol Congress street, Savannah, Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~------~~-~--
GIBBS-The friends and relatives OF
Robert L. Gibbs. Mrs. Isabella Gibbs, \.
w. Gibbs and Mrs. L. C. Marshall. are in
vlted to attend the funeral of the former
from his late residence, No. 81 Burroughs
street, at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
NEW MEXICO DEMOCRATIC.

gress Defeated.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Nov 1O.-H. B. Fergu-
son, free silver democrat, is elected dele
gate to congress by over 1900 over Ca
iron, rep, the present delegate. The leg
islature is regarded as safely democratic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
Farmers national Congress.

indianapolis, Ind. Nov. 10.-The six
teenth annual session OF the Farmers Ma
tional Congress began at the state house
this morning with 500 delegates in at
tendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TYBEE sCHEDUTE-

CITY TIME
Leave misunderstanding 10 a. m ana
2:30 D. m.
Leave Tybee-sundays 11:so a. m. and
500 p. m.
On Tuesdays. Thursdays and SATURDAYS
Leave Savannah 23O p. M; leave Tybee
500 D. m. JNO. j. McDONOTrCH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship
Elfrida must be presented at our Office
before u o'clock, noon. this day. Nov. II
1896, or payment will be debarred
RICHARDSON & BARNARD.
Agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11

Macon Ca, Nov. lO.-IIon. cicero
Tharpe, ex-representatiyo from pthte
venerable and well-known resident az No -
con, died to-day. 49, Va MI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
Gun GENERAL STORAGE

So increased that we were obliged TO seer
larger quarters. We now occupy the ol9
Forest City Mills, corner Congress AM
Montgomery streets. Best and cheapesI1
storage In town for furniture and geneIe'
merchandise. Best facilities for moVlns
Wagons, hacks and messenger poS .
Quick dispatch. ,.,
SAVANNAH DISTRICT MESSENGEH
AND DELIVERY COMPANY.
Phone 2.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The petit Jurors of the city court of
Savannah need not appear until to-mor-
row. 18th inst. at 10 a. m BY order the
Hon. Thomas NJ Norwood, judge.
]. S. COLLINS. Clerk c. c. S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

YES, WE HAVE
HAD A FROST.
Two of them. Now for rain and
colder weather.
Our Underwear at 81 per suit will
save you from "A cold, and cannot be
exceIIed as to quality.
we have Natural Wool, Tan, White
or Fawn color, all the incest and
latest.
Buckskin Undervests for weak
lungs.
Heavy Cotton Flannel Drawers.
Gloves and Neckwear, all the lat
est in stylish cOIOrings.
Our So Hats "'have been in it, as
the BEST HAT in the city for the
money. Try one.
LA FAR,
Halter and Furnisher,
~ Bull street.
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WE WISH

To inform our patrons that we will posi-
lively publish the new City Directory of
Savannah for 1887 and all reports to the
contrary are erroneous
In the. said directory We propose to give
to the business men of our city a more ac-
curate work than any company or indi-
vidual and make contract to that effect.
Patronize home industry.
THE SOUTHERN DIRECTORY AND
PUBLISHING COMPANY.
w. j. LINDSAY, President.
WIN. H. WALSH, Manager.
H. A. GOETHE, Superintendent.
Office, 165-167 Broughton street.