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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-04-07

Mr.. Crandall had been failing for
many months, and now the doctor had
said that it was but Question of days
when he would BE out Of his misery.
Their few savings, for they had been a
thrifty family, had soon melted away
for his medicines and their daily food.
The doctor expected no payfor his time
and advice, but the druggist had de
manded cash for each prescription
filed: Mrs. Crandall pitifully told how
She had managed at first, by the help
of the two older girls about the house
before and after school daily, to find
odd moments to sew by daylight, but
her needleworl1 had been chiefly done
at night, when her husband S maps were
longest. Yet she had only delayed the
hour which was now to be met, when
there was. nothing for druggist or
grocer. s-.GSs.' >. 80 ''. Is.
Customers naturally had carried their
work elsewhere, as SO often her work
was not finished at the time promised,
the husband requiring unexpected care
from her. Then she had had recourse
to the selling of the cradle; no longer
needed; then her own little sewing
chair, the birthday gift from a brother;
but the few extras brought small sums
from her almost as poor neighbors, who
purchased them. 1t was the old, old
story; and now she could not find time
to seW.iif she had the strength, and she
was nearly exhausted with overwork,
XJstc HI in o.. and. 4xyoaninOlf. 49, ~. 81. f.
+ The tale, brief as it was had to be told
with frequent Pauses, as the invalid in
the: next som cor ghed or tinlSled a bell
for her to. come to change his position
and attempt >to@ease the discomfort for
which there wassbut one real easement,
and" that was hourly approaching.
While the mother was away on these
duties the visitor. talked with the chill
dren, drawing them out as to- their
studies and pleasures. Pr
The elder two evidently were 'good
Scholars and the youngest was a
bright, quiet little thing, prematurely
aged by continuous want and the pres
ence of suffering in the house.
'And don't you love dolls or play
things? L do not see any around, nor
any books; surely you ought to have
picture books: to anhse you. Do you
not go to Sundayschool?'' for she saw
none Of the usual evidences; the lesson
books; the Sunday-school papers, the
library books usually seen where there
are children, were all wanting here.
The eldest daughter quietly said:
eve have not been. lately" like many
older people, answering the last ques-
ton first. "We never had many books
and they had to go; we haven't any
now," and the baby girl chimed in:
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-04-07

eve her heart was sad and her eyes
fearful, for it was the anniversary of
the death Of her darling and only child,
a beautiful daughter of six short years.
One whole year since she had been
alone, and Helena had been singing
with the angels.
She said that she was not rebellious,
that she did not mourn as those with
out hope, but yet that life never could
again wear the joyous aspect that the
past had worn.
Even when she endowed ward in the
Children's hospital and had given to it
that precious name, 1.-The Helena" she
could not adopt her pastors wise sug-
gestion, and present her dear ones
playthings to the invalid waits who
We're to occupy it. She furnished the
ward tastefully and bought new toys
forit, but her heart rebelliously chung to
the sad pleasure of keeping the nursery
just as it had been left, when God
called it's guest home. ......
She said she was getting resigned"
and she busted herself working among
the poor and 'giving in Helena's NAME"
and passed her leisure amid the sur
roundings that kept her thoughts too
much on the earthly part Of her sorrow.
Here, she daily sighed over the white
canopied, short-length bed; and ten
derby touched the toy tea table and the
armchair to match it, in which Helena
always sat when she played at. ''five
o'clock tea.' She fingered tearfully
over the china tea set, that would never
hold again the play suppers and sor-
rowfully looked at the twin dolls lying
asleep in their tiny white crib. No, she
never could give them up, even to 1.-THE
Helena" w ~ s. r.
In vain her Inexperienced mother
protested that all this was not good
for her, that it was not that cheerful
acceptance Of discipline that. God de-
sired. ssa2
IL cannot give them up; it is all that
L have left of her!''
But, darling, all you have a right
to now is a chastened memory, a mem
ory that should daily grow not less dear,
but less bleeding wound. These earth
~ reminders prevent the wound from
. AcdIlllS. ..Gt..'s -
It was useless. She could give up her
money and her time, but not these, ''oh,
not these" ss NE
"a woman wishes to see you, ma
odaln--Miss Henderson, she calls her
SELF" And the maid servant spoke with
an air that betrayed her thoughts: "A
woman who gives no card must be no
body, sure
Mrs. Estabrook recognized the name
at once; Miss Henderson was regular
worker among the needy; one. of those
whose business I it is to Investigate
eases and report to those with means
TO relieve. 81 I:
Bring Miss Henderson up here,
Maggie and she laid down the photo
graph of Helena that she had been
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Money Talks.

Witness said the cross-examining
lawyer, ''are you willing to swear that
the prisoner was smoking pipe at the
time?''
No, SIR replied the witness; 81
never swear. But / am willing to bet
you ten dollars to five dollars that he
was. Chicago Evening News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-04-07

The head so lately crowned with thorn.
The roses were the first to hear
Ere yet the dark had dreamed of dawn,
The faintest rustic reached their ear; ~
They heard the napkin downward drawn
They listened to His breathing low; T.
His feet upon the threshold fall sm.
Bring roses-sweetest buds that blow,
His love the perfume of them all. -
The lilies were the first to see:
They, watching in the morning gray,
Saw angels come so silently. go. q, .,...
And roll the mighty stone away; -.
They saw Him pass the portals gloom;
He brushed their leaves oh, happy
dover!
Bring lilies-purest buds that bloom,
His face reflected in each flower.
The roses weresthe first to hear, 49, r.
The lilies were the first to see: 70 :
Bring fragrant flowers from far and near
To match the Easter melody!
s'Rabboni! be on every tongue,
And every heart the rapture share
OF Mary, as she kneels among
The roses and the lilies fair!
Clarence IIrmy, in Century.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-04-07
His First Choice.

What is the favorite Easter fower?''
asked the teacher,
The painted egg answered Tommy,
confident Detroit Free Press.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-04-07

\ B E L E S T A =
BROOK sat SUR
rounded III her ele-
gantly appointed
morning room by
all that money
combined with ar
tistic taste could
give to make her
happy, and yet on
this blessed Easter
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-04-07

: HE roses were the
first to hear
The roses trelliSed
to the tomb;
Bring roses = hide
t h e marks of
spear
And r u e l nails
that sealed His
]. doom.
The lilies were the
first to see l.
The lilies on that
Easter morn: y
B rItm g lii i e s.
crowned wi t h
-, blossoms be
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
TRIBUTE OF REsPECT.

SPECIAL MEETING.
A special meeting of the directors Of the
Savannah, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hone
Railway was called this day. for the pur-
pose of taking appropriate action refer
ring to the death of Mr.. j. N. Hartman.
who, for many years, was an active and
honored member of this board
The following were present: President
George Parsons of New York, Vice Pres
idents j. H. Fall of Nashville and ]. H.
Johnston of Savannah, Ga, Directors
Henry Parsons of New York, Hon. Pope
Barrow, c. S. Hardee, Edward ]. Thomas
and j, S. Collins of Savannah, the other
members of the board being absent from
the city.
After the object of the meeting was
stated by President Parsons and appro-
pirate remarks made by members of the
board, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Whereas. We have been apprized of the
sudden death in New York of our friend
and fellow director, Mr.. j. N. Hartman.
whereas, Mr.. Hartman having been so
long and honorably connected with this
company, we feel it a duty to express of
fically our deepest regret at his death.
and to give such expression as is proper
and appropriate; therefore, be it resolved.
First, In the death of Mr. Hartman this
board has lost a most worthy member,
whose judgment in its affairs was valua-
BILE and accurate, whose counsel was wise.
and advice clear.
Second, His firmness of character was
coupled with a gentleness of disposition
that was commendable to all who came
in contact with him.
Third. His courtesy and consideration
for others was a noble trait in his daily
life that endeared him to US; and we deep
ly deplore his loss.
Fourth, To his grief stricken and dis
tressed family we tender our sincere SYM
pathy, and commend them to an all-wise
Providence who knoweth best
Fifth, That these resolutions, which are
only slight expression of our esteem of
his life and regret at his death, be made
part of the records of this board, and a
| COPY sent to his family
Sixth, That copy of these resolutions
be given also to the press of Savannah and
| New York for publication
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
TO HOLD MILITIA IN THE STATE.
Gov. Atkinson Not to Order the Vol
unteers to Cuba.

Rome. Ga. April s.-Should there be
war between this country and Spain the
state volunteer military forces will not be
called upon to enter the field unless it
should be in, defense of Georgia's coast
towns.
Capt. W. A Patton Of this city, recently
met in Atlanta with the advisory board
and was one of the three special men ap-
pointed to confer with Gov. Atkinson upon
the subject of using the $1,000 given to the
state troops to equip them for war instead
of using the sum for a state military en-
campment. This proposition, the Cover
nor turned down.
Capt. Patton had long conference with
the chief executive. The Governor stated
positively that he would not offer the state
troops for active service outside of the
state He said that the volunteer service
of Georgia was composed of the vrey flow
er of the young men and that there would
be enough men volunteer anyway.
There are $3.50 white and 115O colored
troops in the state Rome has two of the
crack companies, numbering. both togeth-
er, about 100 of the very best young men
In the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
EPwORTH LEAGUE MEETING.
A Field Day at MacOn-The Exercises
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
Macon, Ga, April 9.-This has been a
field day for the Epworth League. The
sunrise prayer meeting was led by Miss
Daisy Davies of Atlanta. The convention
met at $3.50 at the tent, and a song service
was held. The morning session was de-
voted to reports of committees. reading
papers and discussions.
In the afternoon and tonight the junior
department of the league held sway.
Apart from reports of committees and
business matters, the chief events were
address by Rev J. E. Wray of Valdosta
and discussions by Mrs. G.. w. Matthews
of Macon and Rev. T. c. Jefferson of
Monticello.
Miss Daisy Davies delivered, at the night
session, an address on Keeping House in
the Annex"
Tomorrow is the last day of the Ep-
worth League meetings. 1t will be made
specially interesting by a lecture by Sam
Jones on DETERMINATION of the Liquor
Traffic" Arrangements have been made
to open all the telephones in the state con
nected with Macon, so that the lecture
may be heard outside this city.
Mrs. M. c. Whittimore of New York
will deliver an address tomorrow. Mrs.
Whittimore has devoted several years of
hard work to the establishment of homes
for the rescue of fallen women, which she
denominates Doors of Hope" one of
which Is successfully conducted in this
city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
Hoods Pills are the ED best d, atte5din 9sc
sPALDING's PRIMARIES.
Executive Committee Names June
and 23 as the Dates.

~
Griffin, Ga, April 9.-To-day the Demo-
cratic committee of Spalding county met
in the office of Col. w. d. Carhart to per-
feet arrangements for the primaries to be
held. Resolutions were adopted calling a
primary election to be held for the norni-
ration of state house officers and a mem
Der of Congress for the Sixth congress
sional district be held at the different pre-
cincts on June 6. The primary for the
election of three Supreme Court judges
and county officers and a member of the
general assembly will be held on June q
In this last election each voter will write
the names of three men in his precinct
whom he wishes to be on the county exec
utive committee. None but duly qualified
white voters will vote In the primary, and
every one at his own precinct except can
didates. Col. Cleveland then offered the
following resolutions, which were unani-
mously passed.
Resolved by the executive committee,
That, before any candidate Is voted for in
the Democratic primary elections provided
for, that the candidates shall pay $50 for
each primary to the secretary of the COM
mittee, and the said funds shall be by this
said committee pro rated among the diff
ferent militia districts to pay the expenses
of the election.
Resolved, further. That the secretary
shall equltably pro rate the same among
the different candidates"
Politics are warming up In Spaldlng now.
Berner and Gambler Clubs are being or
ganized with strong hackers and plenty Of
workers.
The recent freeze did not hurt the fruit
as much as was at first expected. Ev-
erything is bright for a large fruit crop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
IN MENIORIAM.

IN loving remembrance of my aunt,
MRS. ANNIE SMITH,
Died Feb. 10, 1898.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low,
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee.
When the day of life is fed
And In Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are she'd
Her affectionate niece,
MAMIE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
t. j. M'ELMURRAY DEAD.

Deceased One of the Most Influential
Citizens in Burke County.
Waynesboro, Ga, April 9.-Hon. Thomas
]. McElmurray, one of Waynesboro's best
and most influential citizens, died at his
home in this city this morning at O'clock
He was also one of Burke countys most
successful planters, and leaves a large
family.
He was about 81 years of age, and was
probably one of the best known men In
this section of the state, having represen-
ted this CHE Seventeeth senatorial district
IN the Georgia Senate. He was for a num-
Der of years ordinary of this county. and
filled numerous places of trust with honor
TO himself. His remains will be Inferred
I'm the cemetery here with Masonic honors
at 3 o'clock tomorrow evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
HOMES AT YOUR PRICE.
HOMES BUILT TO SUIT You.
HOMES SOUTH OF ANDERSON
NEAR PRICE

The progressive spirits of those manag-
ing the Chatham Real Estate and I'm
provement Company, a strictly local cor
poration, appreciating the desire of the ar
tsan and wage Garner TO acquire a snug
home in which to house those nearest and
dearest to them submit this offer: They
will sell lot and build a house to suit
your wishes for 10 per cent. Of the cost
of the contract and permit you TO pay the
balance due in a rental covering a period
OF ten years. Their representative will be
on the ground daily from to 6 clock D.
m. M j. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer,
No. IA Bryan street, east
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
T>-s@---S@>-r~~-~~~
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

The following have been added to the
list of subscribers of the Savannah Tele-
phone Exchange:
BUSINESS.
S66-Drayton. c. A., Meats.
26Sl-Beisinger & Co., Wholesale Liquors
2i66-Levkoy, d. & Bro, Feed.
75l-3-Fort Pulaski
RESIDENCES.
2lSi-Maher, Geo. 3.
2452--Purse, c. c.
2476-Dwelle. E. c.
Residence rates $3.50 to 50 party line.
For further information apply
r. II. POLK, Manager,
81 Drayton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
Maddox Thinks war Inevitable.

Rome, Ga. April 9.-Congressman Mad
dox was here to-day on a flying trip from
Washington. He brought his family home
He says: 1T is my candid opinion that
war Is inevitable I believe that the mes
sage will go to Congress Monday, and
that all will be left to that body"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
FUNERAL INVITATIONS

-~>-~~~~~-----~-~-~~~~~~~~-
JOHNSTON-The friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Johnston are invited to attend
the funeral of their infant son, Frank
Floyd, from their residence, No. 900 Bar
nard street, at 4 o'clock this Sunday af-
ternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
saloon Keeper Assigns.

Tampa. Fla. April 9.-w. S. Hancock a
well known saloon keeper made an as
Eignment this afternoon for the benefit of
his creditors. Perry G. Wall was named
as assignee, and at once took charge of
the business, which will be conducted at
the same stand until affairs can be
Strengthened out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.


NOTICE.
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order of Rail-
way Conductors will give a Musicale and
Literary Entertainment at Yonges Hall
on Wednesday evening, April 10, beginning
a $50 O'clock.
Admission 10 cents.
Refreshments, etc, viii be served to the
children in the afternoon from to Z
O'clock.
Committee-Mrs. w. o. Hicks. Mrs. C.
L. Bruner, Mrs. ]. L. Branan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The I. v. Social Club will give a dance
at the Catholic library Hall Easter Mon
day night. Committee-H A. Goette.
Chairman; B. Winter, ]. A. Counihan,
j. Sullivan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
SEVENTH DISTRICT PRIMARY.
Congressman to BE Put in Nominal
ton on June @.

ton on June @.
Rome, Ca, April 9.-The Seventh district
congressional executive committee met
here at noon to-day and decided to aold
the primaries to nominate a candidate
on June g. The vote Is to be direct for
the candidates and delegates are to be
named by the county chairman. The
delegates from Barlow, Walker and Dade
counties wished the date for the primary
fixed in August.
F. w. Copeland, who is a member of the
legislature and a candidate for judge of
the Superior Court of the Rome circuit,
represented Walker county. He made the
statement in his argument that Walker
county would not hold primaries for Gov
ernor and other officials on June G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
NEGREss BURNED TO DEATH.
Falls Unconscious After Running
EnveIopcd I'm Flames.

developed I'm Flames.
Macon, Ca, April 9.-Jennie Tuft, ne
gro woman, "A years of age, died in horri-
BILE agony this morning at her home, on
Bob Lundy's plantation. some distance
burned to death.
Yesterday afternoon the woman was
gathering wood in a field, which had been
fired for the purpose of burning over new
ground. Her clothing caught fire.
Her father, who was at work in the field,
made an effort to put out the flames and
burned his hands and arms terribly.
The woman screamed and ran through
the field The wind famed the flames
and her clothing was burned off. At last
she fell unconscious and was carried 20
the house. where she died this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

1 make a speciality of country and city
orders. The very finest and cheapest LII
quors, Wines. etc, shipped to any part of
the country or city on short notice. VIII
send price list on application.
MAX STERN. Agent,
. and II Broughton, East.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
WHITE STAR LINE

u. S. and Royal Mail Steamers.
Sailing every Wednesday at noon from
New York to Queenstown and Liverpool
BRITANNIA. April 10. May IL, June s.
MAJESTIC. April 20. May IS. June 10
GERMANIC, April q, May rs. June zz'
TBUTONIC, May A. June /, June 29
Saloon rates on Germanic and Britanli,o
from SIS up; on Majestic and Teu'oL,,o
from 800 up. Very superior second ca -oo.
on Majestic and Teutonic, s45 and up r.
inspection of plans and further in1oIlp~-
ton apply to HENRY SOLOMON q So,
No. S02 Bay street. west, or White e'''
Line. No. Broadway, New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
FOR SALE,

Central of Georgia Incomes.
Southwestern Railroad Stock.
State and City Bonds.
And other securities.
Real Estate Loans Negotiated.
AUSTIN r. MYRES.
e BryPn street. East.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~---~-~-~-~~~~~~
GRAND SPRING MEET
-of the
SAVANNAH BICYCLE TRACK
CLUB,
FRIDAY, APRIL ~.
REDUCED RATES ON ALL
RAILROADS.
An Interesting Programme.
Mel Novice. 1 Mile Open.
1 Mile $40 Class. Y Mile Open.
" Mile Boys. 2-Mile Handicap.
The event of the season.
Prior to the races all wheel people
are interested in
GOOD BICYCLES
What is a good Bicycle?
Why THE COLUMBIA,
THE HARTFORD,
THE vEDETTE.
Three of a kind, and the BEST
KIND ON EARTH.
COLUMBIA CHAINLESS S12.
COLUMBIA CHAIN SIS.
HARTFORD CHAIN $50.
VEDETTE CHAIN $40.
Columbia goodness in every one.
No cheapening-highe quality each
year. The standard of the world
years ago and to-day as we'll Why
will you buy cheap wheel for one
third the list price? Don't think YOU
are saving money. You are paying
handsome sum for a cheap ma
chine, and you get nowhere near
your moneys worth.
In buying a Columbia, Hartford
or Vedette you pay the list price,
no matter where you buy. IT'S A
FAIR PRICE. The agents profit
is small-the value Is all in the
wheel. You get your moneys worth
every time. Diamonds are not sold
as cheap as coal
Columbia wheels are not sold as
cheap as the others.
WE SELL WHEELS ONLY.
WE SELL GOOD WHEELS
ONLY.
WE SELL COLUMBIA WHEELS.
HARTFORDs and VEDETTES,
and NO OTHERS.
We are the wheel headquarters
of this city, and don't you forget it.
BY THE WAY,
WE REPAIR WHEELS.
We have a repair shop as COM
plete as is possible to make it, Our
men know a thing or two. They
can distinguish between a spoke
and a saddle. They have been at
the business for YEARS, and knew
something at the start Further
more, we can repair your wheel to
satisfy YOU. Try us.
WE SELL EVERYTHING FOR
THE WHEEL
Search Light Lamps, '9S, M. & W.
Lamps, '9S, Calcium King Lamps,
and all other cycle needs.
PRICES ARE Low HERE.
THIS IS YOUR STORE, BE-
CAUSE IT SAVES YOU MONEY.
Come and investigate.
Wind for tires free, and we do
! the pumping.
II. A. BRYsON,
Columbia Agent,
242 Bull Street.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

BY wearing glasses that not alone enable
you to see, but correct every defect that
may exist.
There is no guesswork in our methods
we nave the latest and most approved
scientific apparatus for accurate eve test
ing. We make no charge for consulate ton
or examination, and should you need the
services of physician we will frankly
tell you so.
Our crystal lenses are perfect in every
respect, being ground under our own SUI
pervision. They cannot be compared in
value to the kind offered as cheap by the
so-called opticians or jewelers. who handle
inferior glasses. as a side line.
DIR. M. SCHWAB & SON.
Exclusive Opticianss AZ Bull street.
N. B.-Oculist prescriptions filled samd
day received. Repairing done at short
notice
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CONVENTION OF THE DRUMMERs.
The Macon Post to Send a Large Del
egation TO savannah

Macon, Ga, April 9.-Post D of the
Travellers Protective Association held a
regular meeting this morning to discuss
the trip to Savannah. The members OF
the post will leave on a special train on
the night of April 10. 1t is expected that
the attendance will be very large, as Ma
con drummers propose to make their rep
resentation from this city as large as thar
from any city in the state.