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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
FEW LOST THEIR POSITIONS.
Most of the Retired Steamship En-
pIOyees Provided For.

Most OF the Retired Steamship En-
pIOyees Provided For.
Vice President Egan of the Ocean Steam
ship Company and the Central of Georgia
railway says that the changes in the Of
fees Of the former and their consolidation
with the railroad seem thus far to have
been attended with satisfactory results.
The new system has been working such
a short while that positive statement as
to it's success cannot be made but it is
believed that everything in connection
with the work of the two companies will
be satisfactorily conducted
Mr.. Egan says that, as a result of the
changes, few of the employees have lost
their positions. The changes aimed at the
retirement of the higher officials of the
steamship company, and it was expressed
as the plan of the executive officials. at the
time OF the PRONUNCIATION of the changes.
that all the employees possible would be
given positions in other departments of the
two companies. This has been done. and
only few of those who were EMPLOYED nv
the steamship company have not secured
other employment. Some have been trans
ferred to other departments some have
secured positions elsewhere, and the rest
nave been assured that whenever vacan-
cles arise, they will be the first consider
ed. The auditor and two stenographers.
VINO were in the office of Mr.. C. G. Ander-
son, nave been transferred to the Office
Oh Mr.. II. A. Dunn, the CentraPs auditor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
CAPT. PECK DROWNED.
The Dementcd Old Negroes Life End
ed In the River.

The Dementcd Old Negroes Life End
ed In the River.
Capt. Peck, one of the best known
characters in Savannah. is no more The
captain took plunge beneath the waters
of the Savannah river last night and his
body has not yet been recovered. Whether
his death was accidental, or whether he
had determined to end his miserable exis-
tence by drowning, is uncertain
About $3.50 O'clock Mr.. Thomas Cooley
saw Capt" Peck pass the door of his
store at the West Broad street dock, with
bundle of clothing under his arm. lit
tie later he heard a splash and someone
exclaimed that Peck had fallen in the riV-
er. Mr.. Cooley ran out and Saw bundle
of clothing floating in the water which he
took to be the same bundle that he had
seen under the old fellows arm few
moments before. Presently he heard the
old negroes well known grunt coming from
under the wharf, followed almost imme-
diately by another splash, indicating that
the poor fellow had tried to climb up on
the sills under the dock and had fallen
back. Mr.. Cooley got out a boat at once
and with others made a search, but moth
ing was to be seen. Coroner Goette was
notified of the accident and is now await
ing the discovery of the body.
The real name of the demented old negro
who has been known so long by the name
of Capt. Peck" was Isaiah Williams, and
i'm his youth he is said to have been
bright, active fellow. What caused him to
lose his mind Is not known, but his intel
lect became dimmed to the extent that he
was reduced 70 picking up a living at odds
and ends. He was a rather comical char
acter and being possessed of a strong
frame and a skin of remarkably tough
fiber 1t was his custom to keep himself in
tobacco and whisky by allowing boys and
young men to strike him across the back
with board with all their strength Three
strikes for a nickel Is said to have been
the usual rate. How he came by the name
of Capt Peck" is not known. His father
is said to have been a respectable colored
man, who was employed on the Bay for
number of years as a cotton sampler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
MILITARY MEN AMUSED.
Things Complained of by AtIanta's
Cashiercd Captain.

The sensational statement of Capt.
KemptOn of Atlanta, who was recently
cashiered by the court-martial held in
that city, has been read with interest in
military circles in Savannah.
The charges which the former captain
of the Atlanta Artillery brings against the
officers of the First regiment. caused
amusement among the soldiers here. Capt.
Kempton says he is ready to prove by
man who went from Savannah to Atlanta
with the First regiment to attend the in
auguration ceremonies last October that
the officers of the regiment allowed him
to go without being a bona ide member
From the way Capt Kempton puts this
charge he evidently seeks to cast refiec-
ton on the officers who had charge of
the movement of the volunteers when they
went to Atlanta.
Col. A. r. Lawton, who commands the
First regiment, was seen yesterday by
Morning News reporter and asked IL he
had read the statement Of Capt. Kempton.
He replied that he had, but when asked
what he had to say concerning the charge
that the First regiment had allowed a
man 10 go on the trip to Atlanta who was
not a member of any of the commands he
fatty declined TO discuss the matter.
treating It as something which did not
bear sufficient significance TO talk about
1t Is said, however, by members of the
regiment that man app: coached several
OF the officers just prior to taking the
Atlanta trip. and asked that he might be
allowed TO go along as a member. but
was refused. II Is said that he stated
he was from Atlanta, and was a member
OF the Atlanta Artillery, the company
OF which Kempton was captain, and that
he would feel grateful II the volunteers
here would allow him to take the trim
with them. as by this deal he would avoid
paying his railroad fare. The railroads
were carrying the troops free OF charge
on that occasion.
In every instance. however Il Is stated
the man was refused permission 10 20 as
a member Of the Savannah companies.
The statement was made yesterday by
some OF the volunteers, who were con-
yerslng about the AFFAIR, that II was prob
able that he had gone with the Naval Re-
serves. Lieut. II. T.. Broughton, who com
manded the reserves on the trip TO At
lanta, was seen and fatty denied this.
lie said a party approached him and ask
ed to be taken along, but Lieut. Brourh-
ton was positive In his statement that he
could not allow him to 90, because ne was
not regularly enlisted with the reserves
The Savannah officers say they would like
to have capt kempton name the man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
HISTORIC RECORDS LOST.
Secretary of state Asks If They Are
In the Historical Society Library.

In the Historical Society Library.
The May meeting Of the Georgia His
torical Society was held last night. Re-
ports from all of the officers were read
and passed upon. In regard to member
ship, the reports were particularly favor
able. Six new members were elected and
no designations were received.
One of the most interesting matters
which came before the society was In the
nature Of an inquiry from Hon. A D.
Gambler, secretary. of state, about certain
records of Georgia Revolutionary history,
which are missing from the archives of
the department of state. The records are
some of the most important that the state
could have in its possession. The matter
was brought before the meeting by a let
ter from the secretary of state to Prof.
GUS Ashmore, corresponding secretary of
the society. The department of state, it
seems, has no trace of the journal of the
proceedings of the convention which
framed the first constitution of the state,
the constitution of TIT, nor any list of the
names OF the men who constituted that
convention.
Inc secretary of state says that he Is
unaie 70 ind In the state capitol the journ-
aus or the House of Assembly for either of
the years IH7, ITS. 1779, or 1870, the most
eVentful period of the states revolution
airy period. The letter closes with this in
curry: rs there anything in the library
OF the Georgia Historical Society that
WILL even partially, supply the place of
these lost records?"
An interesting discussion followed the
reading of this letter Investigation was
made, and has been made repeatedly be-
lore Tor similar records concerning the
81 TIN hfcff, o.
ume bearing upon that period of the
states chrys talization is that which con-
tains the unpublished proceedings of the
council of safety which rendered a sort of
secret police service during the stormy pc
Rod just prior to the outbreak of the
war between the colonies and the British
power These records are in possession of
the society and are held most valuable.
In the Shaping of the first government of
the state these are about the only records
that are known to exist to-day, and they
have never been published.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
JEWISH WOMEN ELECT OFFICERS
Annual Meeting of the National
Councils savannah Section.

Annual Meeting of the National
Councils savannah Section.
The Savannah section of the National
Council of Jewish Women met yesterday
afternoon and reelected the following
officers:
President-Mrs l. P. Mendes.
wee President-Mrs. e. H. Abrahams
Ireasurer-Miss Dora Simmons.
Secretary-NGrs. Max Wolff.
MRS. 5. L. Lazaron in pursuance of the
new rules of the constitution, was elected
auditor.
The board of directors was elected as
follows and divided into three classes of
one two and three years each:
First class, for one year, Mrs. Emile
Newman and Mrs Julian Solomons: sec
ond class, for two years, Mrs. Adolph
Berg and Mrs. l.. Llppman; third class
three years. Mrs. Isaac Minis and Mrs
J. Birnbaum.
The meeting, in the absence of the presi-
dent, was presided over by the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Abrahams.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
DIR. LINCOLN IN THE FIELD.
lie VIII lie Candidate for HenIth
officer.

The sanitary board win hold its BIZ
monthly meeting this afternoon. Changes
In the existing quarantine regulations will
doubtless be discussed. but Il Is not likely
that any will be made until after the cleo
ton Of the new health officer, which takes
place tomorrow night.
The Morning News stated yesterday that
DR.. Frank 4. Lincoln was considering the
advisabnlty. OF entering the race for
health ohcer. Dr. Lincoln announced
yesterday that he had decided to make
the race and had hopes OF being elected
DR. Lincoln's health has not been good
for some time and Il has been very Diff
cult for him 20 attend 10 his practice. II
Is this which makes the health officer s
position a desirable ono for him. He
thinks there are "a sufli slent number Of
members o. council who are undecided as
between DR.. Leliardy and DR.. Crowther
20 elect him, II he can secure their votes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
New Mating Arrive To-In~.

We had 70 have mattlpgs to go along
with our furniture, and got tired ordering
Il In small lots. The demand has been
heavy. We sent representative to New
York last week and he selected a large
line Of China and Japan mattings. II YOU
need a summer floor covering you will
save money by coming 20 see these goods.
Louisa Schwarz, trustee. 106 Congress
street--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
MASONIC TEMPLE OFFICERS.
The Temple Association Organized
Under Its Charter.

The directors Of the Masonic Temple As
ISOLATION met yesterday afternoon and
elected the following officers:
Presidential. b. Simmons.
Treasurer-G. A. Gordon.
Secretary-F. G.. Bell.
This organization Is under the charter
recently granted the association by the su-
perior court The board OF directors Is
composed OF three members from each Of
the four Masonic lodges except Solomon's
-Landrum, Ancient Landmark, Clinton
and Zerubbabel.
The site Tor the proposed temple, az the
southwest corner OF Bull and Charlton
streets was purchased some time ago. The
association will take steps at once to pay
off the Indebtedness upon the property.
preliminary to the building OF the tenn
pie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
CAUGHT UNDER a CAVE-IN.
Two Men Nearly Lose Their Lives
In an Excavation.

Two men were caught under a large
cave-in of earth in the rear Of the new
No. 3 engine house yesterday afternoon.
The lot in the rear of the engine bouse
IS the property of the lyman estate. and
Is being excavated for the nurnoso 30
erecting a warehouse. The two men .,ne
white and the other colored, are brioklav-
ers and were at work on a brick wall In
the rear of the engine house lot, when mo
SOFT earth which had been cut down "a a
considerable depth, caved in upon them.
fortunately they were not entirely 5ur.
led' put We're very nearly so, narroWlv
promptly dug out No bones were broisa,s
and II Is not thought that there were snv
injuries beyond the shock caused bv The
sudden fall OF earth upon them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

The funeral Of Mrs. s. b. Rustin. who
died at the residence OF her husband. No.
ag' New Houston street, west. late Sunday
night. win take place at 10 o'clock this
morning. Mrs Rustln was Ga years old
ana leaves husband and two sons. Nir. $.
IS kustin, Jr., OF Atlanta, and Mr.. ID. 3.
hustin of this city. The deceased was a
oevouL membnr ol Gn.an MnLhodLaL chnrah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
Commissioners Re-eIcc,.,

The annual election for commissioners
Of Thunderbolt took place yesterday
There was no opposition to the ticket for
the reelection Of the retiring commission
William Gray A. p Doyle and y ~
Schmidt. Mr.. Nelson viii continue AZ
mayor OF Thunderbolt 40
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

Ticket Office for Ocean steamship Com
pany, for sale OF tickets and reservation
OF berths has been transferred from Cen
tral Railway Bank building. Bay street
10 Central railway ticket office. 80 Bull
street. Telephone No. 70. W. @. Brewer
Ticket Agent.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
THE NEW THtS6ERBOLT ROAD.

The Petition for IL Presented TO the
County COmmissiOners.
No decisive action was taken by the
county commissioners at their meeting
yesterday afternoon TO consider the mat
ter Of building a new road to Thunderbolt
by extending Estn avenue along the
tight Of way OF the Savannah. Thunder
bolt and Isle Of Hope railway
The commissioners held only an in
formal meeting, and discussed the mat
ter at some length behind closed doors.
Capt D. @. Purse was present and pre-
scented a petition. asking that the road be
built The petition has l,23S signatures.
The committee on roads and bridges was
instructed 10 report al the next meeting
81 the board the utility Of desired road.
The commissioners VIII meet again this
morning, when the matter viii be given
further consideration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

Mr.. r. G. Altman, formerly OF this city.
but lately OF Norfolk. Va. died in Nor
iok last Friday Hls remains were BROUGHT
y savannah and will be buried In Laurel
Grove cemetery, az 4 o'clock this after.
noon ar. Altman was a brother OF Mrs.
y, ~ heek. lie YVES formerly ia the em-
ploy Of 4. Eichberg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

Cotton speculation. Just think OF II. n
400 pound bale Of good mlddlng cotton
may be won by an investment ~ "a, a,
the Greens table (regimental fair this
evenlng.-ad. 'i''9
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

Tie Greens table have a corner on the
round trip ticket to New York and bale OF
cotton. Both will be disposed OF az the
regimental fair this evening al io,9o
o'clock. Call around and get a ticket on
both-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

A hfty-cent ticket win take the winner
TO New York and back. For further infor-
nation drop In at the regimental fair this
evening. Don't pnt'it or. You will be too
lato to.morroM. -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
$500 to AasasIa, Ca, ana Return.

Account of Jockey Club Meeting. the
Central OF Georgia railway will sell ex-
cursion tickets 10 Augusta, Ga ana re-
turn, at rate Of 1886. Tickets will be on
sale May ith to eth, inclusive. final limit
May Sth. 1897 J.. c. Halle, General Pass
enger AFent.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

BY investing one dollar you may be the
owner OF bale OF cotton and round trip
ticket to Now York. Both will be dis
posed OF at the regimental fair this even
lng.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

a hfty-cent ticket VIII get a bale OF
cotton at the regimentai fair this evening
Now Is the time to work a corner ON tho
fleecy stahle-ad. '''o
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

The only place In the world to get
bale Of CLIFTON for 5Oc is at the regimental
fair. This offer Is only open untl 1850
to-night.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

A course OF Hoods sarsaparllla taken
now will build up the system and pre.
vent serious illness later on. Get only
Hood's.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
Fashion

DEGREES certain
STYLES and
FABRICS In
MEMS SUITS,
Common SensA,
also orders that
these Suits
should be
WELL MADE and
CORRECT FITTING
and at RIGHT
PRICES. Our
Suits combine
all the requirements
especially the
STEIN-BLOCH co.'s
SUITS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17
CrescO
Department Store

The price of Hazle's Headache Cap
sules is 25c. Do not pay more.
Get dozen frst-class Cabinet Pho
tos for Christmas, at w. Browns, for
5000 per dozen.
Santa Claus drove into Caward's 8
early Monday morning and will regin-
he's driving his rein-deers-there un-
til the holidays.
When you want cider you should
not order any other brand but the
we'll known johnson cider, sold only
by Amundson u Lofthus.
Did you ever try the Telmo Califor-
MIA canned goodsp One trial and we
will have you for customer. There
are none better.-Amundson & Lof-
thus.
DURoc JERSEYS, the finest hogs
grown, possessing the best qualities
of other breeds, can be bought Of A.
L.. Wallace, in Albion. Bears ready
for service. 12tf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17

Gail at j. j. Lowry's and get prices
on Holiday goods before buying. 1t
will pay you.
All silver novelties and silver ware
at reduced prices until Jan. 1.-Dr.
VIM. Connolly.
W. B. Ousley, D D. s., in Cresco
1st to 18th. All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. l5tf
still have few more Poland CHI
ma pigs for sale. Call on or addres
j. G. ToDD, Kendallville. Iowa.
Did you ever try the "Wonderine"
for cleaningP 1t has no equal. Only
10 cents at Amundson 4 Lofthus.'
A Klondike in Cresco! Save your
cash coupons and stake out claim.
You get them at the Star Grocery.
Don't forget we are giving away a
sheet of classical music with each
dollars worth of goods purchased till
Jan. 1.-Dr. VIM. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALS
TO CLOSE OUT.

2oo-yard Spool Thread &c.
Best Sewing Needles made &c.
Boys 45c Shirt Waists for 22c.
Ladies' Sac Kid Mitten for 45c.
Child's lay feeced hose worth
25c for 15c.
Misses beautiful Knit Skirts
worth 200 for SOC,
Boys heavy warm Mitten. goat
skin faced, worth 40c for zoe.
Child's Legglngs 19c; larger
sizes 81 to 33c, worth double.
Mems Canvas Leggings, best
1.25 sort for 9sc-Thursday.
Black Brocade Satin, suitable
for dress or skirts, fine 25c quality,
for 13c.
Boys extra quality Buck Nit
tens, warm lined, good, value at
75c, for 39c:
Mems South American Beaver
Driving Gloves, kid face, worth
1.25 for CSC.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17

Jewellery and watch repairing guar
anteed at Lowry's.
We keep buckwheat from all mills
around here, and it is giving good
satisfaction. Try sack and be con-
vinced. & Lofthus.
Don't forget we are giving away a
sheet of classical music with each
dollars worth of goods purchased till
Jan. 1. DR.. VIM. Connolly.
Xmas is not far distant and you will
be looking for presants-they are at
the Star Grocery. Our line of fancy
crockery, dinner sets, lamps and
chamber sets are better than ever.
LosT:-Between the store of Glass
s. Barker and the Van Slyke house,
a small leather purse containing
$3.50. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving with the loser
j. w. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintosh, Mrs. Dunn,
Mrs. Brooks, j. G.. Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warrington, Bertha and Irene
Woodward, Alice Davis, Clara Rathert,
Nora Brooks, May Mcintosh, May
Coyle, Winnie Ryan, Jessie Mcintosh.
Lunetta Mcmillan, Allie Plopper,
Winnie Millard, Lottie Mead, Roy
Libbey, Duncan and Hugh McIntosh,
Fred Ryan, John Miller, Frank and
Roy Brooks, were the participants in
a merry company of old and young
who met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mcintosh, last Thursday eve
ming, at the Episcopal parsonage
where they have commenced house
keeping. A nice supper was served
and the company voted them as royal
entertainers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17

A fine line of diamonds at cost, at
j. j. Lowry's.
An elegant assortment of chamber
sets at bottom prices. s.-Wm. Kellow Jr.
The only New York apples in the
city. Buy some.-Amundson & Lofth-
us.
Morris Sherman and wife are over
from Elma visiting among Cresco rel
atives and friends.
A fine assortment of new, choice
books very cheap at l4owry's. Just
the thing for a holiday gift.
Frank Hanson, the popular Chester
station agent, has again lett to pursue
his medical studies.
j. H. Keenan,, OF Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, will sell the Park Hotel for
the insignificant sum OF $4,000. At
this price it is cheap as gold dollars
at Is cents, who wants the bargain.
The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by coughing
is requested to call on j. j. Lowry
and get a bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar, which always gives relief.
Mrs. Jennie Mershon came home
for the week Monday morning. Their
company playing rip Van Wrinkle"
in Chicago this week. She returns
Saturday to play in Peoria next week.
The grand june iron, drawn
were P. j. Roche, o. F.he houIames
Want, A. w. Noble, Pre- ;nig1al preell,
Jacob Baker, P. Noon from P
Noonan was made forema q Jacob
Welsh, clerk. They welCitnk targed
Thursday afternoon. ,hs in q
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17

A full line of the latest standard
books, at Lowry's.
Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. Kessel had a
daughter born to them last Monday.
Diamonds, Jewellery, Silver ware
and silver novelties, at cost, at j. j..
Lowry's,
Jesse Howe has returned from his
summers work in western Minnesota
and Iowa.
A handsome assortment of lamps,
and great reduction in prices at the
Star grocery for the next 20 days. =
VIM. Kellow Jr.
Mrs. Haskell concluded her. stay
here Monday and left for Missouri
where she will spend the winter with
daughter residing there.
To LET-Well furnished, steam
heated rooms, with or without board.
Mrs. G. Nj. T1LLsoN,
Opposite Cong. church.
The town has not gone wild but they
are greatly excited over the grand
showup at Caward's. It is certainly
the headquarters for Santa Claus;
there's everything from a darning
needle to aa elephant.
The Republican gave very Aatter-
ing notice Of the musical at the Metho-
dist church last Friday evening, rather
too flattering, as it mentions "come
where the lilies bloom was very
happily rendered by a quortette, Mrs.
Price, Miss Garrett, Messrs. Shafer
and Halter, the same having been rem
dered by Mrs. Moon, Miss Garrett, and
Messrs Shafer and Halter. Credit
should be given where credit is due.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-17

Henry A. Baker, who will be re-
memberd by the few remaining of the
old settlers of this county, was killed
by falling from the crib of pile driv-
er at work on the Mill Creek basin in
Dallas county, Oregon. the 4th of De-
cember. The deceased was son-in-
law OF Mrs. Asa Bond, and lived with
him on the farm now owned by Jos
eph Kapler. Mr.. Baker was about 65
years old, was prominent Mason, a
member of the engineer department
OF the O. R. & N. rail road, and was
regarded as an honorable, honest man
everywhere. His wife was sister of
Mrs. Craghill OF this place.