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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
WILLIAM w. HARLLEE DEAD.
lie Had Been In Public Life In Caro-
lima SiXty-four Years.

Columbia. s. c.. April Civilian W.
Harllee died in Florence tonight. The
length of his public record is remarkable.
Born in 1912. he was admitted to the bar
In 1888 and practiced up TO his last illness.
He became active in military affairs when
quite young and was colonel in command
of the South Carolina troops in the war
against the semlnolcs in Florida.
Under his presidency the Wilmington
Columbia and Augusta railroad was built
Gen. Harllee was lieutenant governor
when the civil war broke out lie organ
lied ana equipped the Pee Dee Legion,
and was commissioned brigadier general
Later he was put In control Of the finan-
cial department OF the state.
lie led in the straighout fight here In
1876 which resulted IN Hampton's election.
lie owned a princoly estate on the Pee
Dec river, whore he sometimes during the
war entertained regiment OF soldiers.
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n. ID. & w. BALTIMORE.
SEALED PROPOSALS

Headquarters Savannah Fire Depart
ment, Office Board of Fire Commission
ers, Savannah, Ga, April %, 1887. Sealed
proposals will be received by the under
signed at the office of the Fire Chief I'M
til II o'clock noon of Monday, May 8, 1897.
for furnishing the fire department with
u,74O pounds of oats, 100 pounds of bran,
and 1880 pounds of Eastern hay, more or
less, (all of the best quality, for the
month of May. Said supplies to be deliv-
cred to the different engine houses as or
dered. The Board of Fire Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any and all
bids. JOHN E. MAGUIRE,
Fire Chief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
SPLITTING
PRICES
IN
SHOES.

we II combine business with plao.
we IL Ill the delivery wagon, set the saIts
people on the jump, fill the tins with o.5'
no" by Warping, twisting. sbri,,o NM
prices all out of semblance. If shoes ss
WIG on trees We could make these 81, So
less Ihats about the only way. Read ads
70 pairs ladies' tan. pointed toe k,d q
Iora lies our former $3.50 shoe varro "A
co. owing to the fact that they are noin!
ed toes nothing else the matter pU U,,a
'nein' we make price this week 81 Is "''1
81 pairs ladies dark brown Kid Frn,.
les "a shoe worth every cent of % SIS ess
yours for S1.55. 'ey are
bS pairs ladies black Kid Southern 3D..
Ton Oxfords, really pretty shoe hut N'
lots' worth $50, marked this week q q
40 pairs Ladies Black Kid Oxford w.
pat. tips and pat. trimmed (this is a les
lot some are $500 shoes) all go this we,
at $1S5. ''-'s week
lOl pairs chiidren's low quarters co.
are one-strap sandals, others are ON. ls
Ties), every pair of them worth rnl
more than they are marked; our nrll
this week Csc. plA
81 pairs children's Tan and Black G..
dals and Oxfords, just what the cbi3a.'
want for school, marked down this p'asI.
to S1.10. "eek
The list is little but the VALUES Apn
BIG. 10 AXE
Don't come in a month from now ~,
say you saw our prices advertised so asS
so. but come now. anu
See our center table, it Is a tidal nav.
of bargains. ""''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
NAPHTHA LAUNCH
FOR SALE.
The Boat for Summer Cruising
Fishing. Sails and SteamS Well.

Naphtha launch. yawl rugged, length h
feet. beam Z feet, draft feet 4 inches
lead keel weighing 200 pounds and ba.
last hold. Cabin 5 feet II inches by 4 fee
inches by A feet inches. Engine 4-hors
power. Bow enclosed. Commodiou
cockpit, lockers and small ice LOCKED
Brass locks and fittings; hard wood inisA
Commode in cabin. Full inventory as fol-
lows;
l set sails, mainsail. jib and jigger.
anchors and ropes.
l boat cover.
l awning.
l set sailing lights.
1 cooking set.
water buckets.
2 flags
l set of cushions.
s life preservers.
Dust pan and brush, oil can, Ratchet
hammer, saw, monkey wrench, strainer
screw-driver, sailmakers' palm, pump etc
Built by the Gas Engine and Power
Company. Is as good as new. Every,
thing on board in best order. Ready for
a cruise at moments notice.
Can be seen at my place at Isle of Hope.
]. H. ESTILL. Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
LOAN COMPANY 10 REORGANIzE.
The Southern of Knoxville TO he
Moved 10 Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ca, April GA special to the
Constitution from Knoxville, Tenn. says
"A large number OF investing stockhold-
ers in the Southern Building and Loan
Association of Knoxville have formed a
reorganization committee. composed of
large stockholders. each state being rep
resented by one or more members. The
new company will at once be reorganized,
70 be known as the Loan and Deposit
Company Of Georgia, with headquarters
in the Equitable building in Atlanta, and
full paid capital of Sl,000000. IL viii buy
buy up the associations of the Southern.
Investing stockholders have arranged 10
pool their stock with the Lowry Banking
Company of Atlanta, for the purpose of
Teorganizing and moving the Southern to
Atlanta. The committee issued an an
nouncement requesting investing stock
holders to send their stock to the Lowry
Banking Company of Atlanta. Officers
are 70 be elected at p meeting in Atlanta
on Nay 10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
FcII Dead From Henrt FniIure.

Talbotton. Ca. April 29.-Whno at sup
per tonight Mrs Matte Trussel fen
from her chair and died instantly OF heart
failure. She leaves two sons and two
daughters.
About ten days ago Mrs Sarah Ross fell
suddenly dead while at the cemetery.
These two tragic deaths so close togeth-
a. have sadly shocked the town.
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Fighting Amone students.

Athens, Ga. April 29.-There was live
~ scrimmage on the campus this after
noon between Gordon Bower and Nat
Harris, two college boys. The cause was
bad blood generated by the appointment
of committee of the junior class. Later
on Bower met Jack Ridley, another coll
lege boy. on the streets of Athens, and
they had a fight Cases were made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
THREE MORE GOLD BRICKS.
An Americas Man Duped Out OF
$1,000 on the SvvindIe.

An Americas Man Duped Out of
$4,000 on the SwindIe.
Americas, April pa prominent bust
ness man of Americas is the latest victim
of the old but ever-successful gold brick
swindle, and is kicking himself to the tune
of 5000 dropped in the scheme to get rich
hurriedly. A few days since he was sum
moned to Macon, and there met plausi-
bic stranger. who exhibited three "gold
bars of fabulous value" found by an In
dian in "A hidden mine in Arizona. Ready
money was needed to develop the mine,
and the Americas man readily put up
$780, taking the gold bars" as collateral.
OF course they are nothing but brass,
and now the victim is trying to keep the
matter a secret, instead of running the
manipulation of the scheme to cover by re-
porting the Swindle to the police authori-
ties at Macon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
nanllst ns,inc ,Inrrieh.

5y.Yania. April @.-Ycstorday afternoon.
on ne home of che brides father. Mr. j.
knn'is. three miles from syvanla,
Rev. % y Arnet was married to Mi
joanna Ennef. Mr Arnctt b. county
SCHOOL commissioner ~ ser.von. and ais0
pastor % the baplat church al thls place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
n. G. Il. CHAFEE DEAD.
His Demise Due to the Effects of "a
stroke of ParaIySiS

Charleston, S. c., April 29.-N G. b.
Chafee died here this morning from the
effects of a stroke of paralysis which over
took him several weeks ago. Mr.. Chafee
belonged to a prominent South Carolina
family and was well known In this section
of the south. He was gallant confeder-
ate soldier, and since the war has held
many offices of public trust. When over
taken by paralysis he was assistant in the
office of the United States marshal for this
district.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
DevenuN In the Race "a sto,

brunswick Ca. April 29-Col John II.
DeN has wired a Brunswick friend to-
nght denying reports OF HIS retirement
from the race for Sayannah's custom
house. Col Deveaux wires that he win
isht for the col.ectorship TO the last re-
ports 20 the contrary Notwithstanding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
JOBS NJ. HoeAN. secretary.
ELECTION NOTICE.

City of Savannah. Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, April %, 1S97.-Under and by virtue OF
a resolution adopted at meeting of coun-
Gil April 2lst 1897, the city council will
eject at the regular meeting, to be held
on Wednesday, May 5th. 1897, a health
officer for the city of Savannah, to ill
the unexpred term, occasioned by the
resignation of DIR. VIM. +. Drummer.
Salary, per annum, $4,000.
All applications must be filed with the
clerk of council at or before 2 o'clock p.
m. on Wednesday, May 5th, 1897.
BY order of council.
VIM p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SELLER

WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SELLER.
And that bicycle is the 1897 Keat-
ing, with new divided crank shaft.
double roller chain, flush joints. ID.
tubing, etc.
This machine is absolutely perfect
this seasOn,and ATS the greatest SELL
er we have. No better machine ever
came TO Savannah, and no more de-
sirable "a bicycle is built to-day on
the face of this earth.
The keatinE is the Iightest guar
anteed bicycle in the world, and we
firmly believe as strong as 1T is pos
sIble to get one, even with 10 pounds
iron more added, which ruins all
pleasure for riding.
The Heating is listed at S75 and
800, and we are always prepared to
make special cut prices to clubs or
buyers of two wheels or more.
We will sell fully 200 Keatings
alone this season and we are goins-
to do this for three reasons. First,
because we will make a good prof t.
Second, because we think that for
the price we are selling this wheel
at that it is the best in America.
Third, because we find the Renting
people exceedingly clever and first
class people to do business with.
We are sole agents for Ides,
Barnes, Remington and Eagle hi
cycles, and full samples can be seen
at both Congress street store and
Bull street branch, opposite De soto
Hotel. Call on w. B. COurson Mt
branch store for full wheel informal
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
DALLAS CONFEDERATE MONUMENT

The Shaft Erected by the Daughters
of the COnfederacy Unveiled.
Dallas, Tex, April 29.-The confederate
monument erected through the efforts of
the Daughters of the Confederacy of Dal-
las was unveiled this morning.
Hon. John II. Reagan delivered an eu-
logy on Jefferson Davis.
other eulogies were pronounced as fol-
lows: Gen. r. f. Lee, by the Hon. George
N. Aldredge; on Gen. Stone wall Jackson.
by Judge II. w. Lightfoot on Gen. Albert
5. Johnston, by the Hon. Norman G. Kit
trell; on the private, by the Hon. A. 7.
Watts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30

Athens. Ga, April 29-The base ban
game between Vanderbilt University ana
the University OF Georgia was not plav-
cd to-day ON account Of rain. A gamc viii
be played tomorrow afternoon ana two
eamos saturday. The Goorria boys en-
teriaincf che visitors tonight at tno
Commercial hotel with an elegant luneh-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30

Start to-day with the right kind of but
ter. that's the Meadow Brand" It's the
best sold here. 1t is always the same-al-
ways sweet wholesome, rich. It's the best
table butter we know, because the greatest
possible care is always taken in its max
ing. We are proud of handling this special
brand and will reduce the price on Mon
day from 30 cents to % cents, and will sell
at this low price until further notice.
Southern Premium Co.'S tickets taken.
THE SOUTHERN GROCERY CO,
ia Barnard street.
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ron Rent,

Very desirable dwelling. choice loca-
iion. All modern Improvements. lmme-
dlate possession. Apply 20
CHAMPION A. GARMANY,
~ Bryan street. east
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
SAVANNAH FEMALE ORPHAN AsY-
LIIM

The annual school exercises of the Sa-
vannah Female Orphan Asylum will take
place this (Friday) afternoon. Both April,
at O'Clock. All interested are invited to
attend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
MEETINGS.
DIVISION NO. 4. a. o. H.

Division will meet at Hibernian Han this
friday afternoon at o'clock, to pay the last
James J. Graham
members OF Divisions No. l. 2 and 3 respect
fully invited to attend. BY order
T. f. GLEASON, President
j. E. MORAN. Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
NOTICE.

All persons are cautioned against harboring
or trusting any Of the crew OF the British
steamship Osborne. as neither the captain
nor conslgnees will be responsible for any
debts contracted BY them.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD. Consigneos
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
On and after Monday. May 3. and until
Monday, Sept g. the banks of this city
will open at 10 o'clock a. m. and close at
O'clock p m.
BY order Savannah Clearing Associa-
tion.
JOHN M. HOGAN. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-30

Knows more about linen than we
could learn in many years. but there is
nobody on earth that can teach us any
thing about the care of linen and how to
best preserve its wearing qualities. We
stake our reputation upon a single trial
of our laundry work.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO.
II Congress street. west.
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u Congress street, west.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-30
A UniQue Album.

Thomas Jefferson, II son OF Joseph
Jefferson, the distinguished comedian,
arrived IN Baltimore recently from
Washington with u singulnrly inter-
cstlng autograph book. 1t is not that
the book Is 80 unique for the famous
names 1t includes III its pages, but that
II contains the thumb marks of sew.
erul persons prominent in the politi-
cal aud dramatic histories of the coun.
try.
President and Mrs. Cleveland's
thumb prints appear in the book and
are striking examples of the singular
difference that exists between thumbs,
for it has been proved by scientists SO
Interested that there are no two
thumbs in the world possessed OF sim.
ilnr marks. In the Presidents print
the lines of the thumb ure bold, posi-
tive and lengthy. 1t i, near the first
joint of the member that the circular
.inr, begin to appear. Ia Mrs. Cleve-
lands print the lines also appear firm
and bold, but the circnlnr lines are
much higher up toward the tip.
The Hon. Daniel Lamont, secretary
OF war, has Impressed his thumb upon
one page of the book, and his print Is
strong and full of character. 1t
typiti candor, well mixed with de-
liberation and discretion and joval
appreciation Of the good things of
this world.
In the play of "Pudd'nhead Will
son" murderer is detected by his
thumb print, upon which means OF
positive identification the hero of the
piece is an enthusiast. This has been
suggested by n scientist rs the best
and most certain way of identifying
criminals and upheld rs far more sim.
pie and direct than the Bertillon
system now in general use
throughout this country. Constant
experiment Inns demonstrated that
the marks on the thumb never change
from infancy to old age. These marks
are impossible OF imitation, because
they are too complicated in design
and it is impossible to destroy the
marks on the thumb except by ampu-
tation. The Use of the thumb print
in connection with signatures is al
ren'ly being advocated in eastern
states.
Mr.. Jefferson is an enthusiast OH
the subject OF the thumb print and its
possibilities and Importance in bust
ness transactions. Such is his ear
nestness that he has become known
other theatrical business men
rs q sort of crank. An advance
agent, speaking of his enthusiasm re-
Gently, Remarked: Jefferson has
got the thumb print idea bad. Have
you heard the latest about him?"
"No,' replied friend. "What is
it?"
Why" wns the reply. "every time
he gets room in new hotel, he ex-
amines tho electric button to sec
a man or woman pushed it
lust. Baltimore Sum-"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-30
CUBAN MATTERS.
Beginning of the End of Long
Fight.
Spain's Concessions - Cubans viii
Demand Revision.

HAVANA, via Key West. Fla, Jane The
end OF the Cuban insurrection may be said
to be in sight, and the beginning OF the end
Is already here. What l. said to he IN alb
soutely authentic draft Of u home rule con-
cession by Spain has today been shown.
The act provides for Legislative assem-
bly, wholly elective, by an enlarged suffrage,
and composed of Il senate and lower house,
Besides having the sole power to vote an es-
pecial budget Of the Island, this chamber
has full power to draw up and control the
budget of what may be- termed the imper-
ial expenses. or the expenses Of the army
and navy of Spain. in so far as they are
legitimately to be shared by Cuba.
Thi., budget of material expenses will be
sent to Madrid for the approval OF the Cortes.
With the encouragement is vested the
power to appoint all officials in the Cuban
government. with the exception of the di-
rector. general or collectors of the port and
members of the acknowledgement OF the
Governor and civil governors of the prov
inces, VINO are to be selected by popular
vote.
All officials who shall be appointed by the
captain-general must be- confirmed by the
assembly created by the reform measure, in
the same way that federal appointments re-
q lire confirmation by the Senate in the
United States.
This Deputacion Unica or Causejo de Adj
minstracion, as the Cuban assembly will
ne called will have full and exclusive power
to initiate all money and tariff bills, and no
bill Of this nature can be presented or con-
sidercd by the Madrid government until it
has been approved by the Cuban assembly
The reform measure was real to MIR. o.
ney in Washington last December by Minis
ter de Lone, and met his unqualified APPROX
AL Some slight changes have been made
by the colonial minister and council of state
ut Madrid since Secretary Olney gave his ap-
prevail. 1t is stated, however, that they are
unimportant, more of language than of pro-
vision.
Liberal as these concessions seem. 1t Is not
believed the Cubans will accept any agree
ment to which the United States is not,
directly or indirectly. Il party. This guaran-
tee is now being sought in the commercial
agreement being negotiated ut Washington.
In this agreement Spain clearly recognizes
the new autonomous system in Cuba. and
any failure to carry out the agreemen. now
or abrogate /; in future would be n breach of
good faith with the United States sufficient
to justify serious remons, rance, and equally,
ii necessary, actual interference.
If the term; of thi! pledge given by Spain
to the Unitcl States are sufficiently explicit
and unTistakable underthis indirect guar
antee. the Cubans will accept the reform
bill. Otherwise. neither this nor any other
agi cement. however made, will be accepted.
This has been said many tim, - during the
last few days by the most authoritative lead
ers in the civil councils of the insurgents,
and NAV be regarded as final.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-30
Sex OF ShOplifters.

Why il j. that ninc-trnths of the
shoplifters arrested during the holi.
day season, and at all other times Of
the year, for that mntler, are wom' n?
Are the women more dishonest thnn
men? Nobody will admit that they
are. 1t must be that men are better
able to withstand temptation. The
nicknacks displayed on bargain days
have no attrnc ions for the average
man, and even though he were thief
mt heart he would not take the trouble
to steal triHcs such us are dcnr to the
heart of nearly every woman. Still
the men arrested for stealing far out
number the women who are accused of
similar crimes, and that ought to he n
satisfaction to the CENTER sex. -Cleve-
hnd (Ohio) Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-30

He was knighted in 1894. OF him the
London Illustrated News said The knight
hood of Mr.. Isaac Pitman is thoroughly de-
served recognition of great services to the
mechanism for the circulation of ideas.
Pitmans system of shorthand has, indeed,
survived good many of the ideas which it
had been the means of imparting to the COM
munity.
Pitman' system of shorthand is to be
found in every English-speakiLg country in
the world, and his friends are many. both
personal rs we'll as those who have benefited
by the work of his life.
There is no census Of the number of pho
nOgraphers in the world. but the sale of the
different study books now averages about
250OOU year. The Pitmnn system no doubt
is the standard. About So percent of the
newspaper and law reporter, abroad use it,
but in this country the percentage is not so
large, owing to the many accepted ro,isions
and improvements on the original system.
He began the work which made him fa-
nous in 1897. His initiatory labor was the
publication of u four-penny shorthand sys-
TEN. During the entire summer OF that year
every leisure hour and even his holidays
were devoted to the preparation and perfec-
ton of his work and Nov. IA il was placed
before the public.
Thea came years of quiet, logged but at
the same time enthusiastic hard work,
Mr.. Ptman often laboring from o'clock
in the morning until 10 at night, doing
the entire work of the Office, even setting
up type. His great determination was
displayed when he came to the conclu-
sion that intoxicating liquors were injurious
and decided to become an abstaincr. His
mind made up, he quietly knocked the stop
per out of his beer barrel and calmly
watched the contents run in the sewer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-30
THE CARNIVAL OPENED.
Quebec the Mecca OF Excitement
LOvers-WOndcrs in Ice.


QUEBEC. Canada. Jan. 29--King Carni-
walls reign has begun and this city is trans
formed inc u verttable museum of ice
wonders. The show this year excels in chill
ling mayniicence the exhibition of all pre-
vious winters. The ice palace is finer and
more intricately constructed the tOboggan
slides are longer and swifter; the fotes will
be more numerous, and. above all, the ice
exhibits are next thing to phenomenal.
> The browning event Of the carnival will
be the attack on the ice tower. Battlemcnts
of ice surrounding it will be fired, and the
huge tower shaped mountain OF transparent
lee will reflect myriad of colors impossible
with any other material or product Col
ored fires will illuminate the interior of the
tower. producing color effects beyond the
descriptive powers of cold type.
Pyrotechnic displays from various poi Is
about the tower, added to the illumination
Of colored tires the torches and the eX :, Cd
ing bombs, makes 1t appear rs il the struc
ture of ice were in the midst of devouring
flames. At the conclusion of the attack the
snowshoers. some $500 in number will take
possession Of the tower Illuminating it
from base to dome with their flaming
torches.
How the lee il colorcd IL u mystery to
many. but it is easily accomplished. Water
is poured into the molds. and before 1t has a
chance to frceze u dye of the desired color
is mixed in the water Then when it
freezes the sculptor has II block of blue,
green or red ice. Still more beautiful eff
fects are obtained by pouring the dye upon
snow and allowing It to percOlate through
1t in streaks. Then, when 1t is frozen, it
looks like glistening marble, created by
some magician. Blocks of this dazzling
material are used for the pedestals Of great
ice statues
Nearly all of the lee used in natural color
In the construction Of the fortress and the
various exhibits is cut from the st. Lawrence
river in blocks two feet thick. four or NE
feet long and three feet wide.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-01-30
Total given during u mos. 1897, $40,8O0.O0

sThs Bicycles are the ce LIBERATED Pierce Specinl,
1897 Pattern, m'fd by Geo: Pierce Co.; OF But;
falo, Boston and New York. Fitted with Hartford
Bell. STANDARD Cyclometer. and Hunt Lace Saddle.