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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
"DIG THAT DITCH"
Serst. Morgan's Laconic order to His
Older Brother in the Ranks.

sergt. Morgan's Laconic order to His
Older Brother in the Ranks.
Mr.. Thomas s. Morgan of this city, who
is a wit, as well as lawyer, has been
the subject of many little Jokes and sto-
ries since he has been in camp with the
Second Georgia Regiment.
The Boston Journal, Of a recent date,
has this story from Tampa:
THE Second Georgia Regiment, now in
camp, has a curious anomaly in one of its
companies. 1t is Thomas Morgan, well
known criminal lawyer of Savannah. He
is private in military life, but a colonel
IN private life, which Is paradox enough
to puzzle the average person into a siege
of insomnia. Here is a verbatim report
Of a conversation between Private Nor
gan and Col. Brown, of his regiment:
Good morning, colonel said Private
Morgan.
Good morning, colonel in reply.
Can you tell me where I can get
spade coionel? queried Private Morgan.
l have been ordered to dig ditch
See the quartermaster, colonel
" Good morning, colonel from both.
This same ditch was the cause Of lit
tie joke on the lawyer, which may be told
mere with pIOpIleLy. NAT. LOUIS II. MOT
gan, Lawyer Morgan's younger brother,
Is a sergeant in the Second Regiment, and
is one of the most popular men In camp.
He has been more recently connected with
the military than his older brother, end
for that reason Is his superior officer
On the occasion Sergt Morgan was in
charge of the police duty of the camp.
Lieut.. Newell West, the officer of the day.
approached Sergt. Morgan and ordered
him to dig a certain ditch. without mo-
ments hesitation Sergl. Morgan saluted
his officer. and turning to his brother who
was standing near, commanded In a stern
tone, Private Morgan, dig that dltchr'
Private Morgan reluctantly compiled,
but remarked afterward that he had not
Joined The volunteer army to be ordered
about by his kid brother Since that time
Private Morgan has been relieved from
manual labor and assigned to clerical work
at the officers tent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
THUNDERB0LTERs WANT MUSIC.
They want to Know, Too, If ex-May-

They Want to Know, Too, If ex-May-
or Nelson Is Commissioner.
The Sunday question has not been set
tied at Thunderbolt. The destruction of
Sunday business by the recent ordinance
has aroused property holders and a petit
ton, signed by 80 per cent. of them, was
presented at the meeting of the board Of
commissioners this week requesting the re-
peal of the ordinance which prohibited mu-
sic and singing In the town on Sundays
The petition led to a discussion among
the commissioners which is said to have
been more animated than parliamentary
No definite action was taken, but 1t ap-
pears to be the impression among the citl-
zens that at the next meeting the obnox-
ious ordinance win be killed.
Another question to be settled at that
meeting is whether ex-Chairran Nelson is
still a member of the board. When Mr.
Nelson resigned as chairman, he also In
tended to resign as a commissioner. His
friends assert that the minutes of the
board merely show that his resignation
as chairman was accepted. They are ac-
cordlngly working on him to stay in the
board and help kill the new ordinance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10

TO TAKE ON SAVANNAH WATER.
Tank stenmer to BE Loaded With II
for Troops in Cuba.

Tank Stenmer to BE Loaded With II
for Troops in Cuba.
The tarlS steamer Maverick win arrive
at Savannah to-day with a large barge In
tow. Both came to take on water for the
government 1t is understood thoy win
follow the transports carrying troops to
Cuba. From Savannah they are, 1t is re-
ported, to proceed to Key West,
The Maverick has a capacity of 1000
casks, and tho barge viii carry about tire
same quantity. In round figures, the two
Will carry two million gallons of water.
The vessels belong TO tho Standard Oil
Company, and that concern has made all
the arrangements for supplying them with
their cargo A contract has been made
Win the Water Commission, through
Chairman James NJ Dixon under which
the city will furnish the water az cents
a gallon, or about $500 for the quantity
needed. The Maverick and the barge WIN
be at the lower cotton press. Connection
will be made with the mains through the
liro plugs there. The city Is to be put TO
no expense in the matter. 1t Is under
stood that further contracts for water win
be made. II is said to be imDracticable II
not almost impossible, to get water a. any
port south Of here. ana Savannah viii
doubtless become the base of supplies.
The Standard Oh Company is understood
to have what might be termed a conttnu-
Gus contract &c supply water 10 the army
and navy during the war.
A Jupiter, Fla. dispatch to the MORNING
News stated that the Maverick Dassad
there bound for Savannah ~ 10 o'c,oel,
yesterday morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
PYTHIANs' NEW CASTLE.
VIII De IA Handsome building When
Finished.

The brick work on the new knights Of
Pythias castle hall IS about completed. The
roof is on and it will be but few days be-
fore the exterior will be entirely finished
Work has been pushed rapidly since the
beginning, it being the intention to have
the building finished throughout by Aug l.
The stores on the ground floor viii prob
ably be ready for occupancy by the end Of
this month.
The entrance to the new building Is by
the York street entrance to the old hall
The floors of the new hall are probably
three feet higher than those of the corner
structure. In the course of three or four
years the corner building will be removed
and the original plans, which contemplated
building covering the entire lot, will be
carried out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10

Tho standard OF the Celestial Empire Is
a very queer looking affair. 1t represents
the most grotesque of green dragons on
yellow ground. The latter is suggestive
not only OF the national complexion. but
also of that Of a sufferer from bliousness.
To remove this unbecomlng tint from the
complexion, use Hostetters stomach Bit
ters which will speedily regulate your llv-
er, prevent malaria, and remedy dyspepsia,
nervousness, rheumatism and kidney com
Dlaint.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
$3.50 to Augusta ana Return

Special train will leave Savannah. via
Central of Georgia Railway, 73O a. m
Crai!road time), Sunday, June y. Tickets
to be sold at rate of $780, good to return
leaving Augusta on special at 10 D. m
same date Tickets at rate of 81 viii he
sold, bearing final limit to June 10, return
ing.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
The Modern Renufv

Thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty of exercise In the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face
blooms with its beauty If her system
needs the cleansing action Of a laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle ana pleasan,
Syrup of Fiss, made by the California
Fig Syrup CO. only-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
97-7I1-o----------
MELONS TO ARRIVE TODAY.
First Carload Lots VIII BE ON tn,
Market This Morning.

Market This Morning.
The irst car load lots of water melons
consigned to Savannah will arrive this
morning.
There are two cars. One was shipped
from Ocala, Fla, to Collins, Grayson &
Co, representing the Fruit Growers Asso-
ciation' 1t is a special lot of the rattle
snake variety
Inc other car comes from Orange Lake
Fla, and Is consigned to w. p. Green q
co. The two cars will probably bring in
the neighborhood Of 200 melons. enough
to give Savannah a taste what the near
future has in store
1t is the impression that melons will
bring so to 500 a hundred If they are large
and of fine quality, and will retail at IS
TO 80 cents each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
5000 to Griffin, Ga, and Return.

The Central Of Georgia Railway will sell
rounp-trip tickets, Savannah 20 Griffin.
Ga, each Saturday while the troops are
in camp, at rate of $500; final limit of tick
cts TO be Monday following date of sale
For further information. sleeping car
reservations, etc, apply 10 w. G. Brever
Pun slreet.-ad ~ %
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
WILL TEST DRAYToN STREET.

believed That tho Pavement VIII he
Found Satisfactory.
The question of tho acceptance of Dray-
ton street will be decided next Monday.
Sprinkers viii then be run over the street
from end to end and a liberal quantity
of water left on the asphalt surface 10
indicate any Irregularities.
Commissioner Willnk, Alderman Davis
and City Engineer Winn will make an In
spection and pass upon the condition Of
the work. 1t is the impression that the
asphalting win be found TO have been
properly done, the few Irregularities in
the cutters having been already remedied
by the contractors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
For Nervous Exhaustion
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. A. L. Turner Bloomsbury Santa
rlum Philadelphia, Pa, says: "As an adj
junct to the recuperntive powers Of the
nervous system, know Of nothing equal
10 tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
MRS. MARIA Il. WHITE DEAD.
Was the Widow of an Early Rector
os st, Johns

Mrs. Maria i. White died yesterday
afternoon, after an illness Of about a
weeks duration.
Mrs. White was the widow of the late
Rev. Rufus White who was at one time
rector of St. Johns Church. Her life was
devoted 10 religious and charitable work.
Mr.. William Neyle Habersham, a brother
OF Mrs White. survives her
The funeral viii take place this after
noon At O'Clock from the family resi-.
oence on Orleans square, and the inter.
ment viii be lin Laurel Grove.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
RECRUITS FOR THE GANG.


Judge FaIIfgant Puts -Four AblebOd-
led Men Into the County's Service.
Quite a number of criminal cases was
disposed of in the Superior Court yester-
day. Sam Simmons. alias Sam Houstoun,
pleaded guilty to the charge of burglary
under two indictments, with punishment
as for a nisdemeanor, and was sentenced
to pay fine Of 500 and costs, or serve
twelve months on the chain-gang, in each
case. He was charged with burglarizing
the residences of Mrs. N. N. Womack and
Mrs. F.. p. Remington on May IS.
John Wright was found guilty of bur-
glary, after trial by jury. He broke into
the dwelling house of Robert Bryan on
May %. In view of the fact that sentence
in the other cases was to the chain-gang,
Judge Falligant said he would also impose
a chain-gang sentence in this case. He
gave him the regulation 500 or twelve
months.
John Sampson was tried for larceny
after trust. He was defended by Mr..
Francis p. Salas, under appointment by
the court, and succeeded in clearing his
client. Sampson had been indicted for
appropriating to his own use a horse and
harness belonging to ]. w. Teeple.
Joe Dillon, indicted for assault with in
tent to murder Jos. Hayward with knife
on April 16, was found guilty of stabbing
another not in his own defense, and was
sentenced to spend twelve months on the
chain-gang or pay a fine of 800 and costs.
The case against Henry Green, charged
with assault with intent TO murder Chas.
Frazier was nolle pressed.
William Perry. found guilty Of burglary,
in breaking into the store house of George
Nicholson, was sentenced to pay fine of
500 and costs or serve twelve months on
the chain-gang.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
= -
Military Books.

Infantry Drill Regulations, 75c; Cavalry
Drill Regulations, $780, Manual Of Guard
Mounting, SOC For sale at EstiIrs News
-ad. la
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10

The Central Of Georgia Railway will put
on the regular summer schedules between
savannah and Tybee. beginning Sunday
June y, 1895 Six trains, each way, week
days; seven on Sundays.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
Quick TT npa Trim.

Two daily trains by Plant System. leave
Savannah SAL a. m, arrive Tampa 500 -
m; leave Savannah Sis p. rl., arrive Tan.
pa 1850 a. mad 49,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
Scientific American Special No
Supplement-

With colored map Of Cuba. rnouoa
any address on receipt of 30 cents 70 20
sale at EstilPs News Depot. No AZ P.lr
street, Savannah, Ga-ad. - pull
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
The grand jury of the Superior Cour
will meet this afternoon at 4 O'Clock.

The bill of exceptions and record in the
case of David Wells and others against
the Mayor and aldermen of Savannah was
filed, and the case will go at once to the
Supreme Court. This Is the suit TO pre-
vent the city from collecting taxes on the
ground rent lots.
In the case of Hannah Haskell against
Edward Haskell for divorce, a first verdict
was rendered I'm the plaintiffs favor II
was expected that this suit would be con-
tested, and about fifteen witnesses had
been summoned. Later, however, it was
decided not to make a contest, and the
verdict was taken.
In the case of Josephine Andrews against
Edward Andrews, libel for divorce Sec
ond verdict and decree were rendered.
A decree of divorce was granted in the
case of Mary e. Wyman against George
r. Wyman.
In the case of the National Bank of Sa-
vannah against the Falk Clothing Com
pany, Sweet, Orr & Co. filed an interview
ton claiming an Indebtedness of $498. 40
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10

Board at Suwanee Springs so per week.
Excursion tickets for sale from all points.
Grand plunge and swimming pool. Health
lest and coolest SUMMER resort in the
South.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10

The victory rests with Americas Great
est medicine, Hoods sarsap arilla, when it
enters the battle against impure blood
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
sTuIes. Mules.

Three fine young mules for sale. cbean
by a. 3. Hull & Co. corner Bay and
Jefferson streets.--ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
sALuTEs ron THE GATE CITY.
The Transport Given an Ovation as
She Went Down the River.

She Went Down the River.
The steamship Gate City in command
Of Capt. Goosins, sailed yesterday at II
o'clock for Fornandina, where she is ex-
pected to take troops aboard bound for
the Cuban coast, or for Porto Rico. As she
went down the river, the flags of all of tbe
American vessels in port and at the Offices
along Ihe Whart were dipped in recogni-
ton of the event The steamer was Siso
saluted by the whistles Of all the steamers
an port as she passed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30

The shoes for the boys selling papers
can be seen at the Peoples Shoe Store.
George NJ. Stewart has returned from
his vacation.
DR.. F. w. Delmaige returned from
Montreal yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Hayes who has been visiting her
son DR.. &. l.. T. Hayes returned to
Montreal yesterday afternoon.
Warner and Leslie Beck returned
from St. Johnsbury yesterday afternoon
after attending the funeral of their moth
er.
r. M. MiIligan, travelling agent OF
the Chicago, Northwestern q st. Paul
r. r. was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
John McPhee returned from Montreal
yesterday afternoon where he had his
left arm amputated, on account OF mali
gnant inflammation of the bono.
The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal
church are to hold Harvest supper in
the church parlors Friday evening from
$50 to z o'clock. Admission will be
20 cents.
Beginning next week all the dentists
will keep their Offices open every day
in the week instead of closing Thursday
afternoon, which is the custom during
the summer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
WASHINGTON.

w AbA1A Avn AVANs
Wednesday morning dawned beauti-
fully bright and as soon as the gates
were opened large crowd Of people
were seen winding their way toward the
Fair ground which had been put IN fine
condition, furnished with eating houses
and if comfortable seats could have been
furnished for those who wished to view
the races, the day would have been per-
feet. These will come in time probably
1t has been estimated that there were
over 1000 people on the grounds yester-
day. The officials were extremely
courteous and seemed to vic with each
other in striving to make things pleas
ant for all. and the fair of '9S seems
destined to be grand success. Floral
Hall was made very attractive by hand
some paintings in oil ana water colors,
fine needle work, handsome rugs, bright
colored patchwork quilts and beautiful
carriage afghan's. There was 4 fine
specimen Of Washington marble on ex-
hibition, also stuffed birds, handsome
fox and an eagle captured in Orange.
The display of vegetables was excep.
tionally fine. A cage,of.white rats at.
tracted much attention. The furniture
exhibited by Mr.. Partridge of East
Barre was much admired.
Mr.. and Mrs. L..H,F. Thurber Of
Nashua, N. II. are spending a few days
with Mrs. p. q. Huntington. Mrs. Thur.
bcr's mother.
Mrs. l.. G. Bowles is quite danger
ously ill having relapse Of typhoid
fever.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
NEW HOME OPENING.
r1R. AND MRS. 6. N. SCOTT ARE
RENDERED A GRAND
RECEPTION.
THEY OPEN THEIR NEW HOME FOR FINAL
OCCUPANCY AMIDST GREAT
FESTIVITIES.

The reception given last evening in
honor of MIR. and Mrs. G., N. Scott and
their "New Home Opening" at their
new residence one half mile northof East
Barre, was decided success and very
largely attended. something like one
hundred invitations having been sent
out.
Mr.. Scott is we'll known in this Sec
ton of the country, and especially so
among the granite fraternity OF this
state. He is at present president OF
tho Acme Granite Company of this city
and is supervising the management
of their extensive granite plant at
Graniteville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott for some years
have resided on farm owned by Mr..
SCOTS father, located just across the
line in Williamstown, which place they
vacated 10 occupy their own home, OF
which they have every reason to feel
proud, and which will prove source
of much comfort.
The piazza, tho ceiling of which is
finished in red pine and extends around
the whole house, was neatly decorated
with Japanese lanterns and presented
a very inviting appearance. The decor
ations were all plain but very neatly de-
signed.
The exterior being able to speak for
tself, it will probably be of interest to
mention few things regarding the in
terror.
The parlor, which is finished in
red birch is perhaps one of the most
slightly to be found in this section of the
state, and has two windows of 3S
French Plate glass and are x g. The
scenery is grand and ones vision is
vivid all the way into Orange Centre
and accordingly the same distance to
the west. The windows in the sitting
room are of the same dimensions AS
those in the parlor, from which "dis-
lance lends enchantment to the eye
The hall is elaborate in every particu-
lar and is deserving of much comment.
1t is finished in red birch and is a model
of modern architecture. In the hall is
the stairway which leads to the upper
chambers and is artistically ornamented
hy handsome railing.
A full description of the home can
not be given. space being limited, SO
we will merely say that the upper floor
consists of four sleeping rooms and the
bath room. The first floor is made up
with an Office, parlor. sitting-room, din
ing-room. kitchen and pantry.
The affair was commenced by sew
eral selections of classical music. after
which social chats prevailed. The play
ing of games was then proceeded with
until the hostess informed the company
that refreshments were ready and were
accordingly served, after which the
guests departed for their various homes
eongratulating Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and
wishing thcm many years of happiness
and prosperity in their well-earned new
home.
Miss Katie Corliss, Miss Maud Hut
Crimson and Mr.. Stanley Perry consti-
tuted the reception committee.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
GODDARD SECOND WINS.
sPAULDING BOYS FIRST GAME.

The Spaulding High school boys play
ed yesterday the first game of foot ball
that representatives of the school have
ever played. They lined up against
the Goddard second eleven and the latter
won by score Of 20 to 0.
The Goddard msn have most OF them
played before and they have had the adj
vantage of daily practice against tho
first eleven while the Spaulding boys
with one exception never played before.
They however showed up very we'll and
the tackling of Dombriski and Turner
was admirable. The rest of the team
had lots of grit but lacked experience
After time they will have very good
team. The features of the game con-
sisted in long run by Gay and the
splendid playing of Capt.. Tom Durham.
The line up WAS as follows:
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
WILLIAMSBURG.

Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Hopkins re-
turned home last night after an absence
of two months in Nebraska.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
Pass Your Judgment

On our Overcoal lines. There's Style,
Quality of Material, Finish, and Work
manship, SO thoroughly combined, we
are sure they will please you, and the
price, too, as that is the weakest thing
about them.
Good All-Wool Kersey Overcoats only
$69S. Still better and finer Kerseys,
$S so.
Imported Kcrscys, good Italian Lin
ing, $1,000.
Imported Kerseys, Skinner Satin Lin
ing, from $1,000 to $500.
Handsome Covert Cloth and Imported
Novelties in Overcoating from 81 90 to
$3.50.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
COMBINATION
CASH STORE co.
Are You Ready ?
IF 50, PLAY BALL!

We are ready to tackle the first
" nine" men that come our way, and
just rs fast as we dress up one nine we
will be ready for the next.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
WEST TOPSHAM.

+. j. Baaley of Bradford with his
mother, Mrs. W. b. Bagley of this
place, were i'll Barre Tuesday.
a Sunday School district convention
was held at Waits River Wednesday. a
large number of the members of tho
sabbath school here attended.
Dr. and Mrs. Lester Sanborn, DIR, and
Mrs. II. l.. Watson and several others
attended the fair at Washington We'd
nesday.
Charles +. Chaplin Of Groton, repre-
senting the Grand Union Tea Co.. comes
through here once in two weeks. He is
getting a good trade and says it is
steadily increasing.
Rev. James Boyd will preach again
for the Free-will Baptists next Sunday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-30
| SOUTH BARRE.

SUUIH BAKKEs
Jack Kennedy returned home from
Lawrence, Mass. last evening where ne
has been attending his fathers funeral.
Johu Shorie and Charles Wales re-
turned home from Montreal last even
ing,
Miss Grace Stone and sister are visit
ing their sister Mary Stone who is keep
iny school here.
Ellen Harrington returned to Pea
body, Mass. yesterday.
Mrs. Claffern is visiting friends in
Peabody, Mass.