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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
MURDER OF MISS caro-.
Pliers Trial For the Crime Begun
and Jury Secured.


and Jury Secured.
Jacksonville. Fla, May 25.-The trial of
George Edward Pitzer for the murder of
Miss Marie Louise Cato on the night of
April 20 was begun In the the circuit court
here to-day. but the only progress made
thus far is the securing of the jury to try
the case. One hundred men were summon
ed, and It took from $3.50 to o'clock to
secure twelve men to serve as jurors.
Up 20 the present time the defense has
not divulged what proof OF an alibi will
be introduced. The whole case hinges
upon Pitzers whereabouts for fifteen min
utes before the murder and fifteen minutes
after il, for ii is known where he was be-
fore and after the half hour included I'm
the period mentioned. The state has strong
testimony against Pitzer. as the dead girl
In her dying declaration, stated that she
saw Pitzer shoot her A sister Of the de-
ceased and a gardner also will swear that
they saw Pitzer put "A pistol in his pocket
and run out Of the gate Immediately after
the shooting.
The taking OF evidence will begin to-mor-
row morning. and IL is expected that the
case will last week.
verdict was rendered this morning in
the case Of Lem Durham. charged with
the murder OF Fannie Adams. both color
ed The verdict was manslaughter.
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CLUTE STILL UNDER A CLOUD.
THE OLD CHARGES AGAINST THE
PROFESSOR REVIVED.

This Time They Are Brought BEFORE
the Legislature by Representative
PcIot-Thc Claim Made That the
Committee which Investigated the
Scandal Lacked Power to Get at
the Bottom of 1.-THE Charges I'm
printable. But Already Declared
GroundIess by the Trustees of the
College.
Tallahassee, Fla, May 25.-This has
been a day OF sensations in the legisla-
ture. In the House this morning DR.. Pc
lot brought up unsavory rumors that have
for some time been circulated in connec-
ton with Prof. O. Clute, president of the
state agricultural college at Lake City.
The member from Manatee county began
by referring to the report of the commit
tee appointed to investigate the college,
which was not authorized to send for
persons and papers and whose report
was therefore imperfect
The doctor then referred to the scandal
Gus charges made against President
Clute of whom he spoke as president,
general manager and dictator of the ag-
ricultural college and experiment sta
ton" Those charges he described as
based on a crime against morality,
Charges that We're too disgraceful to
name The trustees of the college had,
he said, refused to investigate those
charges, refused to listen to thsm, or even
to make note of them, although they
were backed by affidavits, some Of which
the speaker held in his hand, but which
he declared were of such a nature that
they could not be published. If President
Cute, he continued, is innocent, he
should be cleared; if guilty. it was dis
grace to the college. II was too late in
the session fol a legislative inquiry. The
most that could be done was to put the
trustees on notice that they will be held
responsible.
Or. Pelots remarks, which were order
ed spread on the Journal, created a pro-
found impression. They we're accompan-
led by a petition addressed to the invests
eating committee, asking that these
charges be investigatedS The petition was
signed by twenty-five citizens of Lake
City and eight alleged Witnesses.
President Clute's friends are indignant
that charges which the trustees have per-
sistently ignored should have been sprung
on the legislature in this manner, and
are firm in their conviction that they en-
anate from the same source that has al
ready given rise to serious internal dis
sensions in the agricultural college. The
fact that the petition to the committee
was signed by only twenty-five persons,
out of a population of $500 in Lake City,
is cited to show the unsubstantial nature
of the charges which have, nevertheless,
been for some time quietly circulated.
After Mr.. Pelot had concluded Mr.. Nc
Call of the joint committee appointed to
investigate the agricultural college read
a statement, in which it was set forth
that the committee gave the petitioners
alluded to every opportunity to prefer
charges and give evidence against Prof
Clute but that no one would prefer such
charges of their own knowledge or give
testimony. The statement also declared
that the charges had been fully inVesti-
gated by the trustees of the college and
not sustained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
A PECULIAR FACT.
STA in It's Worst Form and Do Not
know IL.

Thousands of People Have Dyspep-
STA in ITS worst Form and Do Not
know 1t.
A weak stomach is the cause of about
nine-tenths of all disease, yet in most
cases the wrong thing is treated and the
true cause overlooked.
This is because a weak digestion pro-
duces symptoms resembling nearly every
disease because it weakens and disturbs
the action of every nerve and organ in
the body; poor digestion causes heart
trouble, kidney troubles, lung weakness
and especially nervous break down or
nervous prostration. the nerves cannot
stand the wear and tear unless generous
ly fed by well digested, wholesome food.
Keep the digestion good and no one
need fear the approach of disease.
Mrs. II. M. Lee of Rochester, N. Y,
writes: For the sake of suffering human
ity want to say that from a child 1 had
very weak stomach, threw up my food
very often after eating and after a few
years nervous dyspepsia resulted and for
more than twenty years l have suffered
inexpressibly.
tried many physicians and advertised
remedies with only temporary relief for
nervous. dyspepsia and not until I COM
menced taking Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
last September six months ago, have 1
been free from suffering caused by the
condition of my nerves and stomach; in
short, chronic nervous dyspepsia.
have reconme nded Stuart s Dyspepsia
Tablets to many of my friends and now l
want in a public way to say they are the
safest, pleasantest and l believe surest
cure for stomach and nerve troubles. 1
write my honest opinion, and 1 will gladly
answer any letter of inquiry at any time
and feel that / am, in my small way,
helping on A good cause.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is not a pat
emit medicine. but they contain only the
fruit salts, digestive acids and peptones
necessary to help the weak stomach to
promptly and thoroughly digest food.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at so cents for full sized package,
and any one suffering from nervous dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, headaches, acidity.
gases, belching, etc, will find them not
only a quick relief, but a radical cure
Send to Stuart Co, Marshall, Mich, for
little book describing cause and cure of
stomach troubles, giving symptoms and
treatment of the various forms of indi-
gestion-
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JOHNSON TO BE MARSHAL.
The Columbus Man to BE Bucks Rep
resentative in HIS Absence.


Atlanta, Ca, May 25.-From informa-
ton received from Washington to-day by
the local republican bosses. 1t is stated
that it has been settled that Col. Walter
A. Johnson Of Columbus is to be appointed
United States marshal for the northern
district, the position which Col A. E.
Buck held under the Harrison administra-
ton.
To-day's advices have been accepted as
conclusive, although the appointment is
not expected to be made for some little
time yet. The commission of the present
marshal. Mr. Dunlap, expires Aug. p
next Mr.. Johnson, who is son of ex-Gov.
James Johnson, is well known all over the
state. He served three terms as collector
of customs, and was postmaster of Column
bus. He is one of Col. Bucks trusted
lieutenants, and his appointment TO the
marshalship is regarded as his reward for
the work he is expected to do in keeping
things in line for Col. Buck while he is
absent in Japan. Through the influence
of the absent Easy Boss he has been
made vice chairman of the state commit
tee, and as such will represent the ma
chine until the return of Chairman Buck
Indications now are that he will not have
an easy job of it, as there are all kinds of
factions in the republican camp. and Col.
Johnson will be "A wonder If he holds the
reins until Col. Buck returns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
ELKS AT wAYCROss.
Local Lodge Instituted by Visiting
Delegations.


Waycross, Ga, May 25-A lodge of Elks
was organized here last night and the visit
ing Elks returned to their homes to-day. In
the absence of Grand Exalted Ruler Det-
wler of Pennsylvania, who was expected
to come. but was summoned to Ohio. Ex-
allied Ruler w. J. Watson of the SaVan-
nah delegation of seventeen conducted the
organization. Thirty-two charter mem
bers were received, twenty-six of whom
were initiated by the visiting Elks. The
local lodge will initiate the other charter
members at some future time.
DR.. r. F. Izlar. chairman of the commit
tee on arrangements is exalted ruler of
the Ocala lodge and is a delegate to the
July convention of the Elks at Minneapo-
lis, after which he will have his member
ship transferred to Waycross lodge.
DR., Izlar and J. +. Sears were the chief
promoters of the organization of the lodge
and the membership is composed of prom
inent business and professional men.
John j. Miller. district deputy for the
state OF Georgia, was in charge of the
Augusta delegation, and Exalted Ruler
w. f. Cotter of Jacksonville was in charge
of the Jacksonville delegation.
A grand banquet was given the visiting
Elks by the local lodge at the hall of the
Knights of Pythias. There were sixty
persons present
The officers of the lodge are as follows:
Exalted Ruler-F. c. owens.
Esteemed Leading Knight-Dr. ]. c. Rip
pard.
Esteemed Loyal Knight-Prof. e. A.
Pound
Esteemed Lecturer Knight-Col John c.
Mcdonald.
Esquire-W. NJ Toomer
Secretary-J. f. Sears.
Treasurer-Ward b. Albertson.
Tyler-W. c. Redding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26

City of Savannah, Mayors Office, May
q, 1ST.-Bids will be received at this office
until Monday. May 81, at u o'clock m,
city time, for pail system, cleansing
vaults, etc. Bids to be made on a basis
of closing in and filling dry wells, privy
vaults and surface wells and equipping
the same with surface drawers of agate
iron ware 15x12x12. These drawers to be
moved and cleansed once every week and
contents to be removed in closed wagons.
Drawers and all materials and labor nee
essary to be furnished by contractor.
Contractor to have everything ready and
in working order within six months from
date of signing of contract. Bids to be
made also, for filling in and closing all
vaults, which may be ordered closed for
the purpose of making sewer connections
or for any other purposes. The city re-
serves the right to abolish the pail system
as sewers or house drainage is established
hereafter may necessitate to comply with
existing ordinances. Bond in the sum of
5000 to be furnished. Name of bonds
men to be submitted with bids. The city
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
HARRY WILLINK, Commissioner.
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HUMOROUS LECTURE.

- "Gleanings by the way" by Rev John
D. Jordan. under the auspices OF the
choral Association. lecture room savan-
nah Baptist church. Friday evening. May
q, Sis o'clock. Tickets. including refresh
ments, 50 cents. at Livingstons pharmacy.
solomons drug store, 4. NJ. 4 G. W.
Vests Committee Of arrangements. @.
y. whatley, Dr. J. L. HERS, \. NJ King.
Allen Sweat ". &. Rochm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A WORLD OF WHEELS.

We are selling a great many Bicycles; in
fact, our cycle trade holds up to the letter
and we cannot complain on that score.
The Bicycles we are selling so many of
are the Heating, Barnes, Eagles, Reming-
tons, Ides and saratogas.
The Heating wheel, at $65. is eclipsing
all machines ever offered at such a rea-
sonable price in Savannah, and
Please understand that the Heating BIZ
cycle we are selling at $50 is just as good
as any wheel sold in Savannah at 500; in
fact, it is the 500 of 1896. with new crank
shaft and other improvements, and is cat
alogued at SIS in 1897 book. The only diff
ference between our S65 Heating and the
500 Heating is that the latter has flush
joints and a double roller chain, other
wise the $65 machine is precisely the same
model and weight both for ladies and
gentlemen, as the 800 one We simply
have to say that the greatest bargain in
Savannah is our $50 Heating including
lantern and bell and it's perfect beauty.
Our other wheels are also great sellers,
and big bargains. Call and see us.
R. d. & VIM. LATTIMoRE,
Hardware. Stove and Cycle Dealers.
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BIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Commissioner
of Public Works. May "a, 1S97-Bids will
be received at this office until Monday,
May 81, at noon, city time. for furnishing
feed as follows:
No. timothy hay, per 100 pounds.
Best quality corn, per bushel
Best quality bran, per 100 pounds.
Best quality feed cracked corn, per
bushel.
Best quality mixed oats
Best quality white oats
Bids must be accompanied by samples
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids. HARRY WILLINK.
Commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26

the south. which attracted notice. In
state politics. Mr.. McLaurin has been a
reformer but he has never been bitter
and made the first move two years ago
to bring the factions together. He cannot
now be properly classed with either fac
ton. For several months McLaurin has
been looked upon the one man in
South Carolina who could defeat Senator
1illman for reelection.
In 1888 Mr.. McLaurin married Miss Nora
Breden of Bennettsville, and they have
six Children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NOTICE.

We take pleasure in notifying our pat
rons and the public that we have added
to our list of merchants the FURNI-
TURE house of w. E. WIMPY, and this
is now the only FURNITURE house au-
thorized to accept our coupons We will
also issue orders on him. Books can be
had at his store. Use our coupons and
select your premiums from his magnifi-
cent stock.
SOTrTIEpN DDEAHTTrAr ~
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! AN COMPOSED or 20 LETTERS

My 8. 13. 4. /. is a fruit
MY Is, H. H. 8 should BE- paid promptly
My l0 10. Is. %. are often unexpected
My a. s.. is. II, 3. Z are my speciality.
NV whole is what the people OF SaVan-
nah are fast learning.
A pair Of pictures given for first correct
answer Same offer for same answer from
out of city.
Answer to last enigma:
ice chests az two ffty." Winners: Mrs
w. r. Dixon, II Perry, east. and Mrs. Ben
Symons, Pooler, Ga. Look out for this
ad every Wednesday Something rich
next week. J. n. McGILLIS
Furnitures, Stoves and Rcfrigerators, $40
3i2 Broughton street, west
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PRIVATE can ron MRS. MYRIcK.
The Americas Editress Going 20
Nashville ia style.

Americas, Ga. May 25-Mrs Marie
Louise Myrick. accompanied 10y her son.
shelby Myriek. and party Of distinguish
ed friends. leave tomorrow Ia the private
care of President Williams Of the Georgia
and Alabama railway for weeks stay in
Nashville. Mrs. Myrick Is commissioned
from the Third congressional district TO
the Tennessee exposition. The officials
OF the Georgia and Alabama and Louisville
and Nashville railroads extended her and
her party the courtCsles of their respective
lines TO Nashville and return.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NOTICE.

With pleasure we notify our friends
and the public that MR.. w. E. WIMPY
has been added to our list of merchants
He is now the only FURNITURE house
authorized to take our tickets. Orders
will be issued on him. Remember, we are
the originators of the premium system.
Get one of our books and select your
premium from his stock.
PERIODICAL TICKET co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NOTICE.

We hereby notify our trade that we
have resumed business on the corner of
Bay and Barnard Streets and will be in
position to fill all orders within three
days
Thanking you for past favors, and beg
ging a continuance of same, we remain
yours truly, SMITH BROTHERS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
FOR SIX WEEKS

We have been working under disad-
vantages, which can occur ia any line of
business. We are happy to state that to-
day we are in better shape than ever to
satisfy our many patrons with high class
laundry work
Thanking all for past favors and asking
for continuance of the same respect
fully.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY co.
IL w. Congress Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NOTICE TO CITY ooURT JURORS.

The petit jurors of the City Court of sa-
vannah need not appear until Thursday,
9th inst. at Il a. m.
BY order Hon. Thos. M Norwood, Judge.
]. S. COLLINS, Clerk c. c. S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
MR.. w. E. WIMPY will continue to ac-
cept our tickets on all CASH purchases.
He is the only FURNITURE house au-
thorized to accept our checks. Remem-
Der, we are the only system which re-
deem in cash. Call and get book.
MERCHANTS ADVERTISING co.
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Mintown's Melon Crop.

Midtown, Ga, May 25.-The first melon
of the season was pulled to-day out of
J. J. Knights patch. The crop in this
section is beginning TO put on new life
and everything is now looking promising
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
HOTEL TYBEE
NOW orEN ron THE SEASON.

This popular hotel is now ready to re-
ceive guests
1t has been thoroughly renovated and
equipped with an electric plant
Parties wishing rooms for the season
would do well to apply soon as possible.
as there are only a few left.
Guests stopping at Hotel Tybee and Wis
iting Savannah can get their meals at Pu-
laski house without any extra charge.
Respectfully.
CHAs. r. GRAHAM. Prop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NEGRO MoRTALLy WOUNDED.
The Bullet fired Into Him by JeaI-
Gus Husband.

Blackshear, Ca. May 25.-Last night.
about ~ o'clock. az Lees tie camp. about
four miles west OF Backshear Mack La.
nier colored. shot and fatally wounded
Charlie johnson. colored. Lanier is "a one
legged negro. and has not yet been arrest
"a The trouble grew ont OF Johnson's
attentions TO the other ncgro's mistress.
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MEETINGS.
MILITARY ORDERS.

H'dq'rs list Bat. Inf, Ga. Vols
Crhe Savannah Volunteer GuardsO
Savannah, Ga, May 81, 1897
Orders No. A.
The May meeting of this corps, now I'M
der recess, will reconvene on Wednesday.
May 26, 1897, at SIS o'clock p. M, to de-
termine whether or not this corps will go
to Nashville. Full attendance desired.
By order of
ll LIEUT.. COL. GARRARD.
WALTER C. PARTRIDGE,
I'd Lieut.. and Act'g Adjt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
NOTICE.

All policy holders in the Athens Mu-
tual and the Georgia Mutual Fire In
surance Companies are hereby notified
that these companies have been placed
in the hand of receivers. We will do what
ever we can for the protection of your
interests. For further Information call at
our office.
Id. & r. d. LAROCHE. Agents.
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TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

Savannah, Ga, May 25 1S97-On account
of to-day's fire, we are now located on the
southwest corner of Bay and Whitaker
streets, and are prepared to fill all orders
intrusted to our care with usual prompt
ness. Very truly yours
JAS NJ. DIXON & co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
I W()
DOLL AR
SHOES.

Two dollars worth of leather ana shoe.
making combines everything that can be
asked for in men or woman's wear
style. service and comfort These shoes
are hand turned aud Mckay sewed; ara
made in Black, Oxblood and Chocolate
colors' in High and Low SHOES. There
are y different styles. Ask for 50 shoe
in some stores and you will get soma
of these. These SHOES are our pride.
they are the biggest 50 worth in shoes
that you can find in Savannah.
HANDSOME. STYLISH and HONEST.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
COMPANY-TYBEE DIVISION.

Savannah May %, 1S7.-Train No. 8
scheduled to leave Tybee at 900 D. m. will
not leave until HOO p. m. tonight WED
nesday on account of entertainment at
Zoraydaa Club. y, tsalr
CLEMENT SAUSSY. Supt.
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M'LAURIN is TO BE THE MAN.
HIS APPOINTMENT TO RE ANNOUNC-
ED TO-DAY.

The New senator 81 Years of Age.
His Father "A Lawyer who Lost
His Life in the Cause of the Com
federacy-The Sons Taste For Pol
itics Inherited From His Mothers
side of the HOuSc-More Proficient
as Base Ball Player and Pugtlist
While in College Than ns stu
dent.
Washington May 25--The news which
comes from Columbia of the certain APP
pointment of Congressman McLaurin to
the Senate meets the hearty approval of
South Carolinians here, and of the demo
cratic managers. Mr.. McLaurin's activ-
ity as member of the House committee on
ways and means in the last congress
makes his appearance on the scene in the
present tariff debate of peculiar interest.
AS congressman, Mr.. McLaurin has taken
a strong stand in favor of the equaliza-
ton of the tariff so far as possible, in
other words that so long as we are bound
10 have a protective tariff, the benefits,
IF any, from such tariff should not be con-
fined to northern interests. He is likely
TO take an active part in the discussion
now on in the Senate. He is a forcefui,
aggressive young man and enjoys decided
popularity here at the capital.
Columbia, S. c., May 25.-An itinerant
newspaper correspondent with neither
name nor fame to injure, precipitated the
appointment Of United States senator
10 succeed Gen. Earle. A few Columbians
in the inner circle knew that the gov
ernor had decided to appoint Congress
man McLaurin, the dasning young repre-
sentative from the Sixth South Carolina
district. and that the announcement
would be made on Wednesday. and the
public expected this result. The local
correspondents kept their faith. Last
night a stranger called on Gov. Ellerbee
and asked him If he was going to APP
point MIR. McLaurin. The governor re-
piled that he would make the appointment
this week, but declined 10 say who his
choice was. The stranger departed. and
deluged the country with kilograms an
nouncing that the governor had declared
his intention of appointing Mr.. McLaurin
on Thursday. The governor was angry
this morning, and so were the South Car
olina correspondents. His excellency said
the man was a falsifer and should be
drummed out of the town, but his guess
was so close that 1t was no use delaying
the announcement. This evening the gov
ernor said that Mr.. McLaurin would be
commissioned tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26
WHY BE TROUBLED WITH YoUn
CARPETS

When the DISTRICT MESSENGER AND
DELIVERY COMPANY win relieve Won
OF all care by taking them up. cleaning.
dislnfecting. and storing them for the
summer and relaying them at a very mod
crate cost2 They move. store, and insure
household goods OF all kinds Corner Com
gress and Montgomery streets. Phone 2
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO THE LADIES.

Through some mistake in our
advertisement yesterday It was
stated the price Of our silk Shirt
Waists to order started at $3.50
This should have been $3.50. At
this price we make an elegant
waist which we hardly think can
be duplicated In The ready made
goods for the same money.
A visit Of inspection 10 this de-
partment is cordially solicited.
Respectfully,
FALR CLOTHING co.