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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Eastern League Standing.
Providence Won by a Run.

At Buffalo yesterday tho champions de-
fcated the home team In a l0-inuine game
by one run. During the greater part Of
the game Buffalo held the lead but toward
the end the Providence players forged
an ad and then the score was tied in tho
ninth. In the tenth Providence scored
three runs while the best the visitors
could do was two.
The match was Singing one from
start 10 finish. Sowders. the x-New
York pischer was touched up py the vlsi-
tors fcr II safe ones Including hon.ors by
Weigand Drauby and Dixon. and doubles
by ba,sctt and Murray Braun was tie
only ore Of the champions unable TO HIT
the hall out of reach.
Braun twirled for tho champions. but
like his opponent was found for goouly
numb ber Of hits. These hits which In the
aggregate nearly oqualled those OF Provi-
denco were not punched. however, and
were not as responsible tor run getting as
those made ON the other side. Summary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
A WHlPPET RACE.
"orphan Boy" and "Missie" to Try Con-
cluslons on July 5.

II everything goes as planned. lovers
Of dogs will on the morning Of July 3 sec
tho greatest whippet race ever run I'm this
state. Last saturday evening Harry
a bbott placed I'm tho hands Of Patrick
Gallagher the sum Of sl5 as n starter that
his dog "Orphan Boy could beat James
Boulotieis "Missie. n for $50 n side. Mr..
Boulette covered Abbott's cash In jifTy
and tho articles were then signed. The
race II 90 bo run on some track 81 le
selected after the second deposit 10 10 be
made on June 81, the last on the morn
ing Of the race and the Judge and referee
Will also he named on the morning Of
the race. The ov ners 81 both dogs as we'll
as the friends Of both are positive that
each dog is "a winner, and M the two
dogs have never been matched before the
outcome Is looked upon with much
intereSk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Settled by Agreement.

The trouble between the piano firm
OF H. B Cottelle a. Co. and Catherine Il.
Fahey and Deputy Sheriff Child over n
piano which was To have been told to n
jury will probably not he so told. The
piano firms attorney and the attorney
Tor Mrs Fahey having reached an agree
mcnt Mrs. Fahoy purchased n piano for
which she paid part Of the purchase money
but IL IN claimed she was reiniss I'm n pay
Inent so the piano was retaken by the
firm named. Then Mrs. Fahey replovincd
the piano and the firm sued her and the
doDuty sheriff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Bertha Haselwood Released.

Bertha Il. Hasolwood who has caused
the police no small amount Of trouble and
who was sent TO the reform school 90 re-
main during minority, for being a lowd
and wanton person, a few days ago. has
been released from that iBstitution, T..
III. Brown of ElmwoOd avenue having
become har houdsman,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14

At this ason the host ounce of prevention
and cure FOR Coughs. Colds and lncipifnt Con
sumption Is MORRHUOL CREOSOTE. repre-
senting the curative part Of Cob Bve- Oh
and the germ destroying potency uf Beech
wood CreosJte. The remedial worth ~ this
combination and rs palafa ility has hccn
endorsed by the French Academy % Medi
cine. bronchitis, Catarrh OF rhs Lunss an :
Oppression % the Chest readily WELD to Nor.
rhuol Crcosote. price per bottle of ~ capsules
sufficient for ~ days trcatment), $780,
Sold 10y oil druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14

Er0ed rpns-Providence Z BuHaIo first
on bases-Providence IL Buffalo o. First
base on balls-Braun 3; Sowders 2. Struck
ont-By Sowdors 3; by Braun 2: Home runs
hits-Bassett, Murray, Grey. 50 2 Grom-
'in4er. Smith. Double plays-Neigand 20
Cooney TO Drauby; CoOney TO Weigand. Hit
by pitched ball-Fied. Umpire-Gafney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Ten Inning Game.

The Russells of Olneyville and the WooD-
sockets played 10-inning game Mt Rocky
Point yesterday TO tie, the score be-
ing B to b.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Cine innatti, 6; Pawtucket, 3.

The Cincipnatti team OF the National
League and Pawtucket Of the New Eng
land League played at Crescent Park yes
tcrday. The final score was 9 TO 3 in favor
OF the big league visitors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Her Broth,r Drowned at Portland.

Miss Harrietto l.. Rice, one of the saper.
visors of drawing In the public schools,
received word this morning that her
brother Frank had boon drowned nt
Portland. Me-, last SATURDAY.. Miss Rice
left for her bone in Portland on tho 10
O'Clock train.
A dispatch was received in this city Sat.
urtlay afternoon anu was sent 60 Miss
Rice's boarding place, l2l Angel street,
but az sho was la Boston, she did not re-
ceiye IL until $3.50 this morning. Accord
recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Syracuse, z; Springfield, 2.

the Sunday game played at Syracuse
Mullarkey who pitched Tor Syracuse kept
Springfield on the anxious seat for eight
innings and when they finally did find
his delivery In the ninth 1t was too late to
overcome tho lead OF the Stars. The
score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14

BOYsl BoySll BOysiii-You can make
money and get n Bicycle for nothing The
News wants 200 boys IN Providence and vicin.
ity who want to earn ~ or s3 a week 10y work.
ing a few hours every afternoon. The work
will be easy and right In your home neighbor.
hood. Boys who reside with their parents OF
guardians preferred Call nj once and receive
full explanation. Circulation Department.
Providence News, Neybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Wilkesbarre, S; Rochester, 4.

At Rochester yesterday poor work be-
hind the bat Was mainly responsible for
the defeat OF the home team In the Roch-
ester Wilkesbarre game. Cannon pitched
we'll aside from tendency To wildness.
The batting Of Shearon and the fielding
Of Mulyey were tho features. The score:
Innings - 234567S R.H.E
Wilkesbarre. l002 90 20x x-5 3
Rochester. .... 0l0 300 IA ~ 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-14
Manager Marston of the Fail Rivers has

Manager Mnrston of the Fall Rivers has
returned from trip in search Of ball
players. Failing TO get either third base
man Lauder of Brown or w. j. Fox Of
Holy Cross he went TO New York anu
succeeded in securing Kuhne, whom Pitts
burg released to him, and Wagner from
third base and Kelly will be put back at
centerfield. Wagner is a change catcher
and rightfielder. All three men reported
Yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
STATE SUPREME COURT.
Decisions Handed Down in n Number
of CaaeH


of Cases.
Atlanta, Ga. March 22-The following
decisions We're rendered by the supreme
court to-day:
Thorpe VS.. Atwood. Mcintosh superior
court Affirmed.
Florida Central and Penisular railroad
VS.. judge, city court of Savannah. Re
versed.
Seemann vs. Schultze, Chatham superior
court. Reversed.
Simms. assignee. VS. Freiheer, Chatham
superior court. Affirmed.
Klugman VS.. Laskowitz, EHlngham su-
perior court. Affirmed.
Wise ct al VS.. Mitchell, Bryan superior
court. Affirmed.
Lowry vs. the state. before Judge Sweat,
Glynn superior court Affirmed
Wellman VS.. the state before Judge
Sweat, Glynn superior court. Judgment
reversed
The court to-day passed an order pro-
viding for the setting of both divisions at
the same time to catch up with business
now behind.
1t is ordered that the argument of the
cases on the civil docket of the October
term be resumed on Tuesday. April 13,
1897, the first case in order being that of
the board of education ct al. VS.. j. M.
Purse, next Friday.
After the argument In that case is con-
cluded the court will hear argument in
separate divisions simultaneously, the first
division beginning its call with the north
ern circuit and hearing arguments contin-
uously from day to day until the Chero-
kee circuit has been finished, after which
the first division will then hear arguments
in the cases from the Southwestern, Oco-
nee and Brunswick circuits standing at
the heel of the docket.
The second division win begin its call on
April 49, with the Rome circuit and hear
arguments continuously from day to day
until the remaining cases on the docket
have been heard. including those from the
Middle and Macon circuits standing at the
heel of the docket,
The first division will sit in the court
room and the second division in the library
of the supreme court. This order will not in
terfere with the hearing of criminal cases
at the times set for their hearing under
the rules of this court. It is ordered that
the hearing of criminal cases set for ar
gument on April 5 be postponed until
April 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
WRONG MAN IN HER BED.
A Wife Living Near WnycrOss Has IA
Startling Experience.


Waycross, Ga. March "a case with
out a parallel in the history of jurispru-
dence of this section was investigated by
County Court Judge Williams to-day, and
tonight the accused was remanded 10 Jail
without bail for trial at the April term Of
Ware superior court.
Mrs Merritt James on Saturday night
retired early, her husband being at his
fathers store near there. About $3.50 o clock
some one entered her room and she
thought the man was her husband. Not a
word was spoken by either one Mrs.
James had been asleep and was still drow-
sy when the intruder joined her in bed. He
spent about five minutes with her and got
up hurriedly and opened the door. Mrs.
James became suspicious and called him.
She followed him to the door and could get
no answer from him He looked back and
a ray of moonlight struck his face. Mrs.
James saw that he was not her husband.
and she testifies that her assailant was
Alfred West, a 14-year-old boy about the
size Of her husband. She screamed and
called her husband, who came, with 9TH
ers, to her assistance
Witnesses, who arrived at the house with
her husband, did not agree in their testi-
mony, some saying that Mrs. James said
she did not know her assailant and Others
that she said he was Alfred West.
Mrs. James is a daughter of Rev Ran
dial Cason, and is good looking. She
lives three miles north of Waycross. Mrs
James is about 49, was married about two
years ago, and is the mother of one child
Alfred Vests father is an Englishman
and has only been here a few years. Mrs
James is a member of one of the best
families in the county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
CHEAP FARES TO SAVANNAH.

Low Rates GNnnted to the knights
of Pythias Convention.
Atlanta, Ga, March 22.-The rate com
mittee of the Southern Passenger Asso-
citation to-day authorized a rate of one
fare for the round trip from all points
within the state of Georgia, for parties of
ten or more knights of Pythias. travelling
together in uniform on one ticket to Sa-
vannah and return on account of the
meeting of the grand lodge of knights of
Pythias of the state of Georgia, to be held
May 1920 In addition to this a rate of a
fare and one-third on the certificate plan
for individuals was authorized from all
points within Southern Passenger Asso-
citation territory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
BLUE RIDGE ROAD TO BE SOLD.
Judge Newman Gives IL Ten Days to
Meet Its Obligations.

Meet Its Obligations.
Atlanta, Ca, March 22.-The Blue Ridge
and Atlantic railroad was to-day ordered
sold on a decree by Judge Newman Of
the United States court for the Northern
district of Georgia.
Judge Nowman's decree requires the
railroad company to pay an outstanding
indebtedness of over 100000 If the pay
ment is not made within ten days the road
and equipment will be put upon the block.
The decree is the outcome of suit by
the Central Trust Company of New York,
the trustee of bonds which We're issued by
the railroad company.
w. II. Black has been appointed commits
sioner to conduct the sale and $4,000 was
fixed as the upset price.
The Blue Ridge and Atlantic railroad
runs from Cornelia, Habersham county, 10
Tallulah Falls. 1t is % miles in length, and
owing to the hilly condition of the country
through which II passes was constructed
at great expense.
In 1883 the company issued 300 $1,000
bonds secured by first mortgage on all
its property The Central Trust Company
of New York, was made the trustee of the
bonds Judge Newman award the trust
company judgment for 1870
If the amount of judgment is not paid
the road will be. sold to the highest bidder
at the company's depot at Gainesville,
Habersham county by W. II. Black, the
commissioner
The road Is now Ia the hands of w. V.
Lauraine, as receiver. and the decree pro-
vides that the amount realized at the sale
shall be used, first to pay the expenses of
the receivership, and then to redeem the
bonds held by the Central Trust Com
pany. II is understood that the road does
not pay operating expenses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
CLAN M'RAE.
1t viii Meet in McRae on Next
Thursday.

Thursday.
McRae, Ga, March 22.-The Georgia
branch of the Clan MacRae will meet
here next Thursday, March 25 for the
purpose of making arrangements for the
national convention of the clan, to be held
at Nashville during the Centennial Expo
sition 1t is probable the clan will meet
there about the time the Confederate Vet
Grams hold their reunion, as a great many
members of the clan are also members
of the veterans association.
steady, heavy rain has been falling
throughout this section since 8 O'clock
Sunday night. causing a suspension of
farm work and nearly all business for
several days. In some neighborhoods
much damage has been done by the heavy
winds.
The South Georgia College continues to
grow. There are enrolled now over two
hundred students. and the list increases
every week. The college chapel has been
completed, and it is pronounced by all
who have seen it to be one of the finest
in the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
HARMON OUT OF THE HOLE.

Slayer of j. c. Caughman, Jr.
Columbia. S. c.. March 22.-Somethlng
of storm has been raised by the govern
or's pardoning to-day A. NJ. Harmon, son
of the editor of the Lexington Dispatch
He was convicted last June of the murder
of John Calhoun Caughman, Jr., and be-
ing recommended to mercy was sentenced
to life Imprisonment instead of death.
The trial was a most sensational one
Harmon's sister tesufying that her broth
er killed Caughman when in her arms
Both men were 10. Caughmans father
was state fish commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
RUNAWAY hoy CAUGHT.
Samuel Green OF savannah Detained
at Charleston.

Charleston, S. c.. March 22.-samuel
Green. l4-year-old boy from Savannah.
Is being held at a boarding house on
America street In this city awaiting the
arrival Of his father. who has been sent
for. The boy ran away from Savannah
about week ago, making his way here on
freight train. He went to the BOARDING
house to beg for food. The landlady
found out who he was and wired his ia
Their
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
ANARR0W Escape.
Two Gentlemen Have an Experience
FOrding "a Stream.

Douglas, Ga. March 22-On Saturday
Col. ]. w. Quincy and brother, II. J.
Quincy. were giving the colonies new
buggy an airing. They drove across Sew
enteen-mile creek on the bridge to Tanner.
on returning, TO shorten the distance. they
tried to cross the creek at Indian ford and
wash of the buggy. They drove into
water fifteen feet deep. They lost over
coats, umbrellas, a grip containing i'm
portant legal documents. and came near
losing a good horse and buggy, besides
one OF the brightest members OF the Doug
las bar. After getting the horse and vehi-
Gle to a place OF safety, they jumped I'm
an old dugout to try and regain their lost
valuables. The boat upset. and Col.
Quincy caught to some overhanginp
boughs to save himself unit. his brother
could right the boat and rescue him. They
now say that in future by the bridge viii
be the nearest route.
Coffee superior court IS In session.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
A MODERN TOURNAMENT.

Nowadays business is an incessant fight.
fight for honest goods and honest prices.
We don't charge the lowest prices for our
groceries and other products, but we
charge the lowest prices consistent with
the qualities we sell. And we claim this:
That, by the year. it is cheaper to trade
with us and far more satisfactory than to
deal with other grocers. We can give YOU
absolutely correct service prompt deliv-
cries, best goods, absolute cleanliness in
everything.
THE SOUTHERN GROCERY CO.
ia Barnard Street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS.

Savannah Ca. March 20. 1s97.-Blds will
be received at the Office of the undersign-
ed until II o'clock noon of March % for
furnishing the fire department with two
sets of double harness. complete with
New York patent collars and names.
which will be furnished by the depart
ment.
All bids must be delivered under seal.
JOHN L. MAGUIRE, Fire Chief.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23

Having purchased from the receiver OF the
James Douglass business all the stock on hand
of stove repairs for the following well known
brands, viz Othello, Royal Manhattan Penn
Cook, Home, Boynton Heaters, Sunshine
Pearl, Tenders, Crates, etc. I am prepared
to furnish any parts of said stoves and ranges
at the lowest price, and will guarantee good
work.
make a speciality of repair of stoves and
heaters Of all kinds, and will furnish part and
repair for same, and my stock Of castings for
the same includes almost every well known
brand sold in this market
For sale also Stove Pipes. Blowers, Ash
Pans, etc. Estimates on plumbing, tinningi
and job work solicited.
P. H KIERNAN.
II6 Whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
EXPLOSION OF GAS.
People in the Government Building
at Macon in Alarm.

Macon, Ga. March 22.-At o'clock
this morning there was an explosion at
the government building, which caused a
loud report. and alarmed the occupants
of the building for their safety. The ex-
plosion was caused by sticking a lighted
match to the ceiling where gas had es-
capped from the pipe of the chandelier. The
ceiling was loaded with gas. and the mo-
ment the match touched it the explosion
occurred.
Mr.. Hoke, an employe of the Macon
Electric Company, was sent to the build
ing to inspect the gas pipes and to locate
leaks, if any. Mr.. Hoke found several
places from which gas was escaping. and
as he came to the leaks the pipes were
mended. He sent up stairs and finally
caused the explosion by applying a match
to a place surcharged with escaped gas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
sIoan Restinr En.nr-

Brunswick. Ca. March 22.-Dr. McClave
OF New York, the attending physician at
the bedside Of John Sloane of New York.
now al at Jekyl Island, said tonight at Q
O'Clock: MIR. Sloane passed a very com
Portable day. lie is resting quietly to-
night and his condition is favorable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
ExCURsIONIsTs ON A CRUISE.
Their steamer stops to Give Them a
Glimpse of Brunswick.

Brunswick, Ca. March 22.-The excur-
sion steamer Ohio, with a party of ninety
northern and western excursionists, made
a port call here to-day, landing fourteen
passengers, baggage and mail.
She was met by Agent Raymond of the
Mallory line and delivered a large lot Of
mail, money, etc.
At 2 o'clock the Ohio sailed for New
York, completing a cruise of forty-five
days.
Special Agent Thornton of the treasury
department assisted the custom house Of
ficers in handling the Ohio's business
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
ATKINSON OFF FOR 4L1ANv
Several Members of His Military
Staff ACCOMPANY Him.

Atlanta, Ga. March 22.-Gov. Atkinson.
accompanied by several members Of his
military staff left this afternoon over the
Central railroad for Albany, where he
goes to attend the Chautuaqua and take
part in the military celebration to-mor-
row.
Brunswick, Ga, March 22.-The Bruins
wick rihemen, under Capt. Ernest Dart.
left at 1880 o'clock tonight on a special
train over the Plant system for Albany.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
NOTICE TO TAX IlAYERs.

City Treasurer's ONCE, Savannah, Ca.
March %, lS97-rax payers In arrears for
taxes on REAL ESTATE or PERSONAL,
PROPERTY for the whole or any part
Of the year 1896 are hereby notified that
unless payment is made within five days
after this date executions will be issued
and placed In the hands of the City Mar
shall for collection.
c. S. HARDEE. City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23

niIInK Quick asan electric fash coIIlns'
QOIUNi Voltaic Electric Plasters relieve
sore lungs, weak backs, painful
IlIIIIk kidneys, aching muscles uterine
GOtoN pains, and rheumatism.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
SUMTER STORM SWEPT.
The Rain the Heaviest in Is Years
and Great Damage Done.

and Great Damage Done.
Americas, Ca. March 22.-The heaviest
rain in fifteen years fell throughout this
section last night. and stil continues.
Great damage has been done on planta-
lions washed by the floods.
The railroad tracks In the city are under
water to-day. but trains are moving The
streets Of the city are badly washed.
bridges damaged and crossings made inn
passable The damage in Americas alone
will exceed $1,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
CHARLEsTON's DIsFEN sARIEs.
Those in the Hotels Likely to lie
Closed Permanently.

Closed Permanently.
Charleston. S. c., March 22.-The dispen-
sares in the hotels of this city are in a
fair way to be closed permanently. These
places have heretofore enjoyed many spe-
cial privileges not conceded to the county
dispensaries. They have sold to any and
everybody, have kept open until midnight
and in a general way have been conduct
ed as a saloon or restaurant.
Some days ago they were ordered not
to keep open on Sunday and to close at
6 o'clock every day. They have now been
ordered to sell nothing to any other than
bona fide guest of the hotels, and to al
low nothing to be drunk at their coun-
ters or in the rooms in which their BUSH
ness is done
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
LAUNDERING

Requires certain things and
such conditions as cannot always be had.
Our best efforts are expended in giving
clean work, well starched, thoroughly
ironed and use such care as to reduce wear
and tear to minimum. Still we are some
times through adverse conditions Obliged
TO send out work not up to our standard.
When this happens, return to us for re-
laundering free of charge.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY co.
II Congress Street, West.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
THE CHATHAM BANK
SAVANNAH, GA.

Transacts general banIx,p,
business,maintains a liberal savings
department..
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
"A speciality.
Having "A large number of INTERIM,
cOrrespOPdents, we can handle col.
lectiOns at very reasonable rates.
Correspondence solicited. (;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
HOURS OF STREET. CAR HANDS.
A Law Limiting Them 10 IL Hours
Goes Into Eject in CnroIInn.

Charleston, S. c., March GA new law
by which car drivers may be required "a
work but twelve hours a day went into
effect here to-day. The same law viii
apply TO the employees OF the electric car
line. when that system is finished.
The company has 10 pay its men extra
when they work over twelve hours. AN
OF the men on the local roads remaiaed
with the company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SEE TO YOUR BEDS.

Now is the time every house
keeper should take particular no.
tice of every bed in her house
and see that they are thoroughly
cleaned. BY the prompt use of our SURE
KILLER, you will not be troubled again
during the whole spring and summer.
Large bottles, 25c.
JONES' PHARMACY,
Bull Street and Perry Lane
W. tale rorioainn1 AioI-oA-