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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
THE RIVER AND HARBoR WORK.
Nothing But a Little Dredging in sa-
vnnnah River Now Being Done.

Nothing But a Little Dredging in sa-
vnnnah River Now Being Done.
Work on the rivers and harbors in the
Savannah districts has been practically
dropped for the time being, and attention
is being given now entirely to the fortih-
cations along the coast.
The court martial of Capt. O. M. Car
ter was responsible for the work being
stopped in the first place, and now the
war is doing Its part. The chances are.
however, that very little would have been
done in this line until a final decision ia
reached with regard to the court martial
The two important contracts in This die
trict are in charge. or were in charge or
the Atlantic Contracting Company. who's
principals Messrs. Greene and Gavno,
were to a certain extent on trial in tbis
case and when that proceeding began l.,
was evident that their work wo,Iid h.
stopped until the end has been reached
The only work being done now Of 49,.
Importance is some little dredging in tho
upper part of the channel of the Sa,,o.
nan river, where it has filed in since ~
channel was deepened. The force - ~
engineer department otherwise is devotine,
ltseh now entirely to the coast fortiena
tons, and is getting them IN sbana a.
rapidly as possible. Two guns have 49,
mounted az 1ybee, and it is said the otbora
VIII soon be ready for business
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

ARTILLERY GETTING READY.
Col. walker Makes satisfactory Ar
arrangements in Atlanta.

Col. walker Makes satisfactory Ar
engagements in Atlanta.
Capt. Geo. p. Walker of the Chatham
Artillery returned yesterday morning from
Atlanta, where he went to make arrange
ments with regard to his company which
will tender its services to the United
States as one Of the volunteer artillery
batteries from Georgia,
Capt. Walker had an interview with the
Governor and with Capt. James B. En-
win, who has just taken the place of
Capt. Oscar ]. Brown. as acting adjutant
general. and has made arrangements
which win in all probability be most salts
factory to the Chathams.
Capt Walker is now ready 10 receive
recruits 10 the Chathams, and he expects
to recruit his command right in and
around Savannah. One of his particular
objects In going TO Atlanta was to make
arrangements to recruit his command
here, and this he VIII be allowed TO do.
He believes that he can get all the neces-
sary men In Chatham and the surround
ing counties. Liberty county Is especially
friendly to the Chathams on account of
their action In firing a salute of 100 guns
to the new old Midway church there some
years ago, and it is thought number of
men Will be secured from that county.
About thlrty-fve of the enlisted men of
the artillery company have volunteered to
go, which makes a splendid nucleus around
which to recruit a company. Those who
are DESTROYS of enlisting can do so by
making application to Capt Walker at
once.
Another object Capt Walker had in view
in going to Atlanta was to have the mod
ern guns which will be assigned to his
company sent here instead of to Atlanta
so that the company can have the benefit
of practice here while il is recruiting and
getting in shape. A requisition for six
guns, a full artillery battery on war foot
ing, has been made for the Chathams, with
all the horses and other paraphernalia nee
essary. Capt. Erwin told Capt. Walker he
would do what he could to have the guns
sent directly to Savannah. Capt. Walkers
views with regard to the artillery were
looked on most favorably, and every effort
will be made to cooperate with him I'm his
efforts to build up the company,
Capt. Walker has had numerous offers
of recruits up the country by men who
want to be officers and who will furnish
ten. twenty or fifty men for a lieutenants
position, but he has considered none of
them. He has material in the Chatham
Artillery for officers, to be selected from
men who have had some experience, ana
he is not going 10 put in any outsiders, If
he can help It. He has had many letters
also from individuals who want to volun-
teer with the Chathams, coming from all
parts of the state, and the prospects are
bright for the company securing all the re-
cruits needed. The chances are under the
circumstances that the Chatham Artillery
will not go to Atlanta at once, but win
remain here for a week or two after the
troops begin to assemble there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
MARRIED Ar RIDGELAND.
Miss Mary Lucille Silva and VIM. Il.
Guerard, Jr., Surprise Parents.

Miss Mary Lucille Silva and VIM. E.
Guerard, Jr., Surprise Parents.
There was an interesting and quite ro-
mantle wedding Saturday afternoon, in
which the friends of the young couple
will be quite interested. Miss Mary Lucille
Silva and Mr.. William L. Guerard, Jr.,
were married at Ridgeland. S. C.
The trip to Ridgeland was taken, because
1t was known that the wedding would be
opposed by the parents of the young peo-
pie. though for no other reason except
their youth Miss silva is but IS years
old, while Mr.. Guerard is just 10. They
lefE on the noon train by the Plant Sys-
TEN, were married there and returned to
the city Saturday night
Miss Silva is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs, e. A. Silva, and the young groom is
the son of Mr.. William E. Guerard. Their
parents were much surprised to learn of
the marriage, but of course, took the mat
ter phnosophically, upon their return to
the city They viii be remarked tonight
by Rev. Charles II, Strong of st. johns
Church MIR. and Mrs. Guerard are at
Mrs. Sulvan's on Liberty street, the homo
of the brides parents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
WILL BE A CANDIDATE.
Col. Lester Officially Announces That
He VIII Again Re In the Field.

Col. Lester Officially Announces That
He VIII Again Re In the Field.
Hon. Rufus e. Lester, having been pc
ttioned by a large number of his con-
stituents both in Chatham and other
counties, of the district to announce his
candidacy for reelection to Congress. has
authorized the following which will be
received with much qualification through
out the First district
House of Representa- ves, U. s., Wash
ington, d. c., April rs, 1S9S.-To the Pub
lic Many of my constituents and friends
have expressed the desire that l become
candidate for the nomination by the DEM
ocratc party 10 represent the First con-
gressional district of Georgia in the Fifty
sixth Congress of the United States
I appreciate the expressions Of good will
extended TO me.
will be a candidate for the nominal
ton, and hope to merit the support of
the people. Truly yours,
Rufus e. Lester
The petition to Col. Lester was almost
universally signed, both here and WHEREBY
er 1t was circulated in the district and
shows the support which will be given
Col. Lester in the coming campaign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
IT'S NINETY-FouRTH BIRTHDAY.
Anniversary Exercises of Indepe'nd-
emit Presbyterian sunday school.

Anniversary Exercises of Indepe'nd-
emit Presbyterian sunday school.
The Independent Presbyterian Church
was filled last night by those who gath
cred to witness the exercises of the ninety
fourth anniversary of the Sunday school
An elaborate programme had been afrang-
ed, and was given by the children with
spirit. The floral and foliage decorations
were beautiful
A number of hymns were sung, the en-
tire programme being interspersed with
music. Responsive readings, prayers, re-
ports and the address of the pastor, Rev
DIR. James Y.fFair, made up the rest of
the programme.
From time to time changes were made
in the decorations by the substitution OF
various texts for those at first displayed
In floral letters. A magnificent cross Of
movers was the most attractive design
of all.
Rev. DR.. Fair addressed the children on
the text, And Jesus called a little child
unto Hin" His talk was earnest, ana
made a great impression upon those to
whom 1t was addressed. He referred 70
the history of the Sunday school, speak
ing OF the many years of its existence
and eulogizing those who, in the past,
have carried it on, also those who are,
now devoting their best efforts to it's ad
vancement
Ihe report of Superintendent Malcolm
Cunningham showed the condition of the
school as most prosperous. Great interest
IS manifested by the children and teachers.
The report Of the secretary and treasurer,
Mr.. R. G. Kreeger, submitted by the su-
perntendent, showed the school to be in
a good condition financially
An extract from the report of the super
mtendent that will be of interest is that
relating to the average attendance during
the last three years. The average for the
year ending April 80, 1896, was 154; for 1897.
IT'S; and for $685. 1873. Between Jan. 1. and
April 80, of the same years the attendance
averaged each Sunday l91, POI and 241.
The additions from the school to the
church for these years We're as follows:
1896, 0; 1891 8; 1885, 49,
The superintendent returned thanks to
the members of the church, the teachers
and the scholars of the school for many
kndnesses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

only be the case after the muster has
been held here II is also desired to have
the arms, uniforms, haversacks, accou-
trements and camp equipment sent 10 Sa-
vannah. as better organization can be Sc
cured by getting these things soon. One
OF the officers says the volunteers viii be
armed with the Krag-Jergensen rifles,
leaving the present Springfield rifles for
the troops at home.
The officers are not yet able to tell when
the movement 10 Atlanta, which place
seems TO be that al which the troops are
10 rendezvous, VIII begin. They expect
II viii be some days and, If the muster
Is made here, two or three additional days
will be required.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
CAPT. BURG's MESSAGE.
City of BirminRhnm Passed War
ship Coming South.

one Of DIR. George II. Stones homing
pigeons arrived at the loft yesterday after
noon from the steamship City of Birm-
ingham on her way to New York. On
the pigeons leg was The following mes.
sage.
city of Birmingham. Sunday, u NOON
To John NJ. Egan. Vice President Central
of Georgia RailroadTwo hundred and fifty
miles from Savannah Fair weather
smooth sea, Passed United States war
shin bound SOUTH off Frying Pan shoals.
win arrive at New York by daylight Tues
day morning. Capt Burg"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

The 'incalcuable mineral wealth" of
newly found mining regions largely run by
syndicates and promoted by transportation
companies is In. too pany instances really
fable. The products Of industry in 'legit-
innate fields of enterprise nearer home are
far surer and promise more stable re-
wards No one win go unrewarded in the
matter of improved health who use regu-
larry Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for ma
laria, dyspepsia constipation, biliousness.
etc-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
Whom Nnfnre

weeds assistance it may be best to render
1t promptly but one should remember 70
use even the most perfect remedies an.
when needed. The best and most s;n,-,s
and gentle remedy is the Syrup of 'rHpie
manufactured by the California Fie' s T. rs
Company.-ad. syrup
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
Special Notice

The Ocean Steamship Company Of Ga
vannah has arranged fer insurance cover
ing the war risk on all goods carried hr H.
steamers. In order to give shippers ~
benefit of this insurance, wifbont 49,.
oional charge, bills of lading win h, .4o "I''
ed as follows war Risk Covered camp y, T.
eordance With Policies Held bv tho ~ G,, Ae-
Steamship Company or Savannah, 'eS'i
Holders of bills of lading for GOOD,
yet shipped can present them ar tbo i no
ice OF the Ocean Steamship COMPANY o,t ~
er IN savannah New York or Boston and
nave tnem stamped as above. Ole. H. Hin
ton, Traffic Mana ger.-ad. nm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. It. soothes the
child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bot
Head.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Board at suwanee Springs $40 per week.
Excursion tickets for sale from all points
Grand plunge and swimming pool. Health
lest and coolest summer resort ia the
South.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
MAYOR MELDRIM IN ATLANTA.
Has Gone for n Conference with the
Governor.

Governor.
Mayor 2. w. Meldrlm arrived yesterday
from Washington. where he went TO ap-
pear before the Supreme Court in the case
of Badly VS.. Hunter. He left at once for
Atlanta to confer with Gov Atkinson.
The result of the case in which Mayor
Nedrim appeared was announced in the
Morning News Washington dispatches.
The Mayors conference with Gov. At
kinson is upon military matters lie also
has some Information, IL Is understood. In
regard to Col Gordons appointment as
brigadier general
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDIT
OPS

ORS.
GEORGIA., CHATHAM COUNTY
Notice is hereby given to all persons hay-
ing demands against James Mercherson'
late of said county, deceased, to present
them to me, properly made out, within me
time prescribed by law, SO as TO show tneH
character and amount; and all persons III
debted to said deceased are required
make immediate payment to me
JORDAN F. BROOKS,
Administrator Estate of James Mercher'
son. Deceased.
GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNT
Whereas, Paul e. Twiggs has applied 70
Court of Ordinary for letters of admins
tration on the estate of Emma A. TWiSss'
deceased.
These are. therefore, to cite and adnol,
ish all whom it may concern to be a'"
sppear before said court to make objer
ton Of any they have) on or before .' 5
first Monday in June next, otherwise s'''
letters will be granted. 81
Witness. the Hon. Hampton l. el Xxx
ordinary for Chatham county, this tne own
day of April, 1898
FRANK E. KEILBACH,,
Clerk c. O.. c. y.
GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNI1l "a
Whereas, Jordan f. Brooks has apP"E
to Court Of Ordinary for letters diSH'Hf
sorry as executor Of the viii OF jan
Young, decca sed.
These are therefore. to cite and adnoni,
ish all whom ID may concern TO pe CIV
appear before said court to make ooJJ
ton Of any they have) on or before I'
first Monday in August next othei"i''
said letters WEI be granted. .,t
Witness, the Hon. Hampton j. en- ~
Ordinary for Chatham county this O'
Goth day of April. 1888.
FRANK p. KEILBACH,,
- Clerk c. O., e y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

BE sure you are right. then go ahead.
BE sure you get Hoods sarsaparina. ana
not some cheap ana worthless substitute.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

-stranger-Iiow old is the Oldest inb.h,
tant of this village?
Natiye-There Amt none. 1Ie die4 L..
week.-Tit Bits last
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

*Desbrosses ana Cortlandt streets.
fWest 23d street station.
For any further Information apply "a
any agent of the Southern Railway Com.
pany or it's connec lions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
A LOW RATE TOUR THROUGH ~.
BEAUTIFUL
"LAND OF THE SKY"

SOUTHERN RAILWAY SIDE-TPrr,
TICKETS.
FOR the convenience of tourists bo11,-
winter excursion tickets of the Soutbe-S
Kaliway or foreign lines. who may desi-1
TO take side-trip TO Asheyille N q
Hot Springs, N C.. the agent of the sou.5I
ern Railway Company at Columbia { -
Is authorized to sell side-trip tickets go
Ject TO same limit as borne by the exc1,-
sion tickets held by the passengers:
From Columbia to Ashevills and re,,,--.
rom Columbia to Hot Springs ana re-
urn 10 Sailspury .................. 20 N
Pullman drawing room buffet gIeer,lrS,
cars between Jacksonville and AsbaSjl,s
and Hot Springs. through without changs
as follows: ''''se-
Lv Jacksonville. F. C. & P. r. r., SOo
Lv Savannah, F. C. & P. R. R......12 Ia "a
Lv Columbia, Southern Ry....
Ar Asheville, Southern Ry...... 5pm
Ar Hot Springs, Southern Ry...... 352 =
Also Pullman drawing room sleeping "a -
between Hot Springs and Asheville aoS
New York. as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Nos.1e / Nos ia
Route and 36 ! and ~
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-14

cy, William Mckinley, President
of the United States, I would rec
ommend that Thursday, the Gath
day of November, A. D. 1898, be
observed by all the people Of the
Cherokee nation as dayof thanks
giving, and that they refrain from
their usual avocations and repair
to their respective places of wor-
ship and offer thanks and praise
unto the Supreme Ruler Of the
world for blessings to us during the
year just past and ask continu-
ance of those blessings for the year
to come. Let US prove our thank
fulness on that day by providing
for the poor and less fortunate, that
they too, may rejoice and give
thanks.
Given under my hand and the
seal of the Cherokee Nation at Tab
lequah, this 10th day Of November,
in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and ninety eight.
S.H. MAYEs.
Principal Chief, @. N.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-14
THE CHEROKEE COUNCIL.
Nothing Of Consequence yet
Accomplished.

Up to adjournment Saturday eve
the Cherokee council had done
absolutely nothing outside OF the
regular committee work.
Two or three attempts have been
made to got an expression Of sent
iment on the treaty matters but as
yet nothing has resulted.
Friday and Saturday were spent
in a general discussion Of the ex-
listing conditions, and the possible
and probable effect of a treaty with
the Dawes commission. Those in
favor of treating Offer no definite
plan of action. nor are they prom
Using any benefits therefrom-other
than "something may be done to
mitigate the harsher features OF the
Curtis bill" \
1t is generally understood that
no definite action will be taxed
until near the close of the allotted
thirty days, as the immediate dis
posal of the question would leave
nothing for council to do but ad-
iourn and go home without having
relieved the national treasury OF
that amount Of money to which
they are justly entitled to BY law.
1t seems probable, however, that
a commission will be appointed
for the purpose of treating; but
the question as to whether the
Dawes commission will entertain
them is being discussed with much
interest.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-14

The past week has been good
one for divorces in the Northern
district as the following from the
Miami court will show;
Dora B. Watkins VS. IL. + Wat
kins; divorce granted.
Lulu Ewers vs Frank Ewers;con-
tinued.
John Bright VS. Dollie Bright;
divorce granted.
Charles Fair VS. Oracle Fair;
divorce granted.
Maud Nelson VS. I. W. Nelson;
divorce granted.
Nancy Boyles VS. Hugh Boyles
divorce granted.
Eva Trail VS. Allen Trail; trans
ferred to Muscogee.
Margaret Hudson VS. Jas. Hud-
son: divorce granted:
Lulu Propeck VS. Harvey Prop
eek; divorce granted.
Eliza Fields VS. Geo. Fields; d.
vorce granted. ).
Henry Fisk vs. Martha FISK; di-
vorce granted.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-14
ThanksgiYIng ProcIamation.

Executive Department Of the
Cherokee Nation, Nov. 10, 1898.
In view Of a custom long estab-
lished end in accordance with .
Recommendation Of his excel en-
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-14
81.
Jumbo
Groceries
Are Better.
.sTEAS..s

We wish to call your atten-
ton to The fact that we have
lust added to our stock a line
of scientifically blended teas.
This tea is put up in hand
some I and ! lb. tins and we
recommend these goods to
all who wish delicious cup
of tea,
Royal Seal in / and ! Id.
tin at % and so cents.
Royal Dragon in t and }
lb. tins at 20 and 40 cents.
Royal Crest in ! 1 and !
lb. tins at 10, 20 and 40 cents.
Monsoon in ! and l ID.
packages at 80 and 60 cents.
We sell Blanke's coffee and
recommend it to the trade
that are looking for good
goods.
We desire to call your
| special attention to our line
| Of FINE CANNED GOODS
all the nice table delicasies.
| Jumbo Groceries are Better.
: : :. : 4 = :
Jumbo Store
IL
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-14
THE DRIFT OF A DAY.
BY "RAMBLER.'


There is no lesson harder to
learn than that Gods reign is uni
versal and that his
Gods Provi- Providence is over
dence Over All. all. In the minor
affairs of life we are
SO apt to think that God takes no
note of us, And when sorrows
and bereayements come our poor
weak humanity is so prone to
think that God has abandoned US
to our fate. Not long ago one OF
my neighbors suffered the loss by
the hand of death of one OF his
children. AS the wagon moved
slowly down the lane with the
still little black box in it, l saw
the hopelessness of despair upon
the tear stained face of the mother.
| | think she felt that the Lord had
suffered evil to come to her by al
| lowing death to enter her home
and take away her beloved little
one. She could not understand
that maybe it was an act of tender
est mercy. Far away down the
gallery of memory hangs a little
picture that to my mind illustrates
this truth. 1t is country scene.
The figures are a man and a child
on a load of hay drawn by two
quiet, sturdy horses. There are
traces of dried tears upon the tace
of the child, and an occasional sob
or catching Of the little breath
which comes sometimes to older
ones after a hearty cry. The
child's face is eager with gladness
as she looks up and says through
the tears, "Wasn't mother good to
let me gc?" And the father replies,
"Wouldn't she have been just as
good if she had said no?" The
answer came with the frankness
and assurance of little child, why
nol' Musing on that picture today,
way back in the morning, OF my
life, know that mother would
have been just as "goodn if in her
wisdom she had been obliged to
say, no, though her child may not
have been able to understand it.
So we are all little children. Our
desires are intense. Our vision ls
short. We suffer and cry out
when God says "no". We some
times say he is not good" Bu'
he is good, just the same, and {
sparrow doesn't fall without hi'
u
Knowledge.
One ofthe notwithstanding games
ever played on athletic grounds Of
the Male seminary was the foot
| ball game yesterday afternoon be-
tween Henry Kendall college team
and the Male seminary students
After an hour of hard playinl
the game was called a tie and tn
two teams retired to play again a
Muskogee on thanksgiving Mus
kogee Times.
The opening of the Frisco int
| Oklahoma today means grea
| deal for this city. 1t opens a neV
| era in the way Of railroad facilities
II II gives the town two trunk line
| and the very best ones in all tn
| west. Circumstances are such a
to place vinita in position for a
| era Of unprecedented growth an
| prosperity when the allotment 9
| land is accomplished. The peopi
| of this town should congratulat
themselves upon being properl