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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-01-14
shcrmun's Proclamation.

WASHINGTON. b. C.-lSpecialJ-
The following proclamation was is.
sued Saturday:
Department of State, Washington,
Jan. S, 1SgS.-To the Public: The un-
dersigned, Secretary Of State of the
United States, had the honor on the
oath of December to make known 10
all chautably disposed people in this
country the appeal of the President
for aid, IN the form of money or sup
plies, toward the speedy relief of the
distressing restitution and suffering
which exist among the people of Cuba.
The gratifying interest which his
couuuymyu have shown in all parts OF
our land in that humane appeal has
lCd the President 10 recognize the need
OF orderly and concerted effort, under
well directed control, il timely assist
ance is to be given by the pubic 10
me sick and needy oil Cuba. lie has
therefore, appointed, with the coop
euuOn OF the American Red Cross,
TIE Aew York Chamber of Commerce
and OF the leading representatives Vi
tie religious community, a CenuaI
CUBAN Keller Committee, with head
quarters IN New York city, composed
ol the following members:
Stephen Il. Barton chairman, Sec
oud wee President Oh tue American
ned Cross.
Uhas. a. ocnieren, Treasurer, a mem
Del Ul the New York Chamber Oh Com
merce, and Louis hlopsch proprietor
OF the Christian Herald.
1t VIII be the Office OF the connie
lee 50 organized not only to receive
ana forward 10 the United States Con
sui General at Havana such money
ana necessary supplies as may be coh-
uibuted by the people Of the United
States, but to invoke i'll its own name
and through the three great interests
| it represents the concerted effort of the
relier boards throughout the United
States, and to invite the kindly aid
OF the transportation agencies OF the
country for the prompt conveyance OF
contributed supplies to the seaboards
and their shipment thence to Cuba.
The Consul General at Havana is,
in turn, assured Of the effective coop
GRAFTON Of every available agency i'll
the Island Of Cuba in order that life
may be spared and suffering spared
The Spanish Government, welcoming
the aid thus rendered, will facilitate
the work and to that end will admit
into Cuba, free of duties and charges,
all articles otherwise liable to tax,
when duly consigned to the Consul
General.
by direction Of the President, the un
dersigned appeals to the people in
every city and town, TO the municipal
authorities thereof, 10 the local board.
of trade and transportation, to cOrpor
atoms and others producing the neces
saries of life, and to all whose hearts
are open to the cry Of distress and af
Fiction, to second the generous rffor
now being made, and by well directed
endeavor make its success truly re
sponsive to the sentiments Of charity
that have ever characterized thu
American people.
JOHN SHERMAN,
GcnrnA q ~ ~ Glntn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-01-14

daily papers and you viii
tcms of news arranged un.
ADDS che formation of trusts
ductIou of wages.
ut CLOSE without lmpressIug
minds Tie necessity of "a.
ud pcrlecilug the work of
which are necessary 90 sup
be- work of The party organi-
g must have clubs in every
Through them Wc can keep
in fighting condition, collect
funds aud protect The ballot
fraud and corruption.
so much confidence Ia thp
IS ana Intelligence of those
ulIstcd uder the banner of
ut bImctallism, that / ann
iugs ucpdful will Doe done.
fore bld you Dee of good
Hess an political omeus fail.
10th century viii open with
of the Constitution restored
lotto Equal rights to an anu
riyilcgcs 10 none. the con-
iuciple Ice an the demands of
nment Then viii our people
" song of a nation redeemed.
IS were also made by Senator
of Nevada; Hon. James H.
Z Washington; Mr. a. H. Il.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-01-14
POLITICS IN ALABAMA.
POpuIist Meeting Called for May
Democrats to Meet in February.


CHA1TANOOGA-SpeciaD- pc
litical campaign in Alabama practi-
cally opened Saturday night The Pop
ulists have already called their con
vention to meet in May and the Dem
ocrat.c Executive Committee was Sat
urday called by Chairman Knox TO
meet in Montgomery Feb. % for the
purpose of deciding on a time and
place for the meeting of the State
Democratic Convention. The Repub-
Leans have decided to place no ticket
in the field but will meet in conven.
ton and indorse the administration
The policy of the Democratic party
in the State was outlined Saturday
night at the celebration of Jackson
Day ia Birmingham by the Demo
cratic Bimetallic Club. Col. John w
Tomlinson, member of the Nationa
Binetallic League, and who is in clos,
touch with Gov. Johnson and supposed
to report the opinions of the Governor
spoke. and in the course Of his re
marks said:
Alabama will stand by the Chicago
platform; there can be no compromise
and, by the eternal, there will b,
none"
State Senator Cunningham, speaking
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-01-14

Lewis, of Washington; Mr. a. Il.
Cobb, of Atlanta, and others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
CONGREGATIoNALIsTs CONVENE.
General Convention of Georgia in
Session in Savannah.

General Convention of Georgia in
Session in Savannah.
The seventh annual general Congrega,
tional convention of Georgia was in ses-
sion yesterday at the First congregational
Church, Coored. at Habersham and Tay
lor streets.
The session was opened Wednesday with
prayer by Rev. j. B. Fletcher of Hagan.
Ga. A welcome address was made by Rev.
A. L. .DeMond Mcintosh. Reports of the
treasurer and registrar were then read.
The report of standing committees with
addresses were also made and were fol-
lowed by reports on Sunday school work,
education, temperance and religion.
In the evening the annual sermon was
preached by Rev. George W. Moore Of
Nashville, Tenn. The subject, Progress
OF the Christian Endeavor Movement III
Our Church, was thoroughly discussed
by many of the delegates
Yesterday morRing the delegates went in
a body TO visitsthe Georgia State Indus,
trial College. Devotional services were
held there. Addresses were also made by
some of the delegates. The various class
rooms were visited and the work of he
students was inspected.
In the afternoon the subject How 10
Promote Denominational Loyalty" was
discussed in a general way by the dele
gates.
Az the evening session the devotions
were led by Rev. j. H. H. Lengstoche.
An address on the Living Methods for
Promoting the Missionary Spirit in Our
Church, was delivered by Rev. H. II.
Proctor of Atlanta. The address was in
teresting, practicable and thoughtful. 1t
was much appreciated by the large congre-
cation.
President r.. r. Wright of
the Georgia State College was IN
troduced to the convention, and
in the course of his remarks he explained
the origin of the institution, referring to
the Federal acts of 1862 and 1890 and the
act of the Georgia Legislature, and also
explained briefly what Georgia is doing
through the institution for education. He
urged the people TO rally to the support
of the school, and spoke of the success
thus far attained as evinced by compare
son with the work done In other schools.
The address was pointed and well re-
ceived
Rev. G. W. Moore. field agent of the
American Missionary Association. spoke
of the growth of Congrega tionaiism
throughout the South. He mentioned the
and the great interest that is being mani
tested in the work.
The convention decided to meet next
year with the First Congregational
Church of Atlanta.
Rev. H. II. Proctor of Atlanta was elect
ed delegate to the tri-annual meeting of
the National Council of Congregational
Churches, which will be held at Portland,
Ore, in June next.
The officers elected by the convention
ara:
Moderator-Rev. III. II. Proctor, Atlanta.
Treasurer-Rev. j. 3. Fletcher, Hagan.
Registrar-Rev S. c. Mcdaniel, d. D.,
Atlanta.
Scrlbe-Rev. A. L. Demond, Mcintosh.
A vote of thanks was rendered to all
who assisted in making the meeting a sue
cess and the stay of the delegates pleas
ant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
FARMERS And TRUCKERS.

To rent for one or more years, that tract
of land known as the Race Track comprls-
ing about one hundred and ten acres, IT
is within mile of the city limits on the
Augusta road and the Central of Georgia
Railway tracks. Street cars run from the
city market by the property. The place Is
under cultivation and leased until Aug. !,
1898, TO Olivet Brothers as a truck farm.
The land is in good condition. and can be
turned over to "a new lessee Ia ample time
for fall and winter crops For further par
ticulars apply to ]. II. ESTILL,
Morning News Building.
Savannah Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
AGAIN UP ron vAGRANCY.
'ohn FurIOng, nn Italian, Devotes
Too Much Time IN Leisure.

john FurIOng, an Italian, Devotes
Too Much Time TO Leisure.
John Furlong, an italian, aged 30 years
was sent from the Police Court to the City
court yesterday on the second charge CT
Nasrancy which has been preferred against
nm in the past two weeks. Furlong rre-
lends, in the presence of the court, that
ne cannot speak English, but, on being re-
leased, the officers have learned that he
Is quite fluent
When last in the City Court on the
same charge. he was released on the prom
ise that he would brace up. He continued
10 OUNCE about the city, however, and was
again picked up by the police. His pres
,nee IN the City Court win be so close TO
H's former visit that the court may come
10 the conclusion that Furlong is man
habit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

WHITE MALE COOK; MUST HAVE
best OF references; salary $40 per month
and findings Address Or. ]. A. Nydeg-
ger, South Atlantic Quarantine station,
via Inverness, Ga.
WANTED, A YOUNG MAN or GOOD
address, who writes a fair hand and who
desires work. Address H., care Morning
News.
WANTED. TWENTY MEN TO MEET
me at East Broad and Ninth street at 4
D. m. to-day. Each one should have TWEEN
ty-hve dollars with which to make the
cash payment on one OF the lots to be sold
then and there. See advertisement on
page 7. c. II. Dorset.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
PROPOSALS WANTED.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ONCE. su-
pervising Architect. Washington, ID. c.
March %, 1sgS.-Sealed proposals will be
received at this office until 2 o'clock D. m.
on the 9th day of April 1898, and opened
Immediately thereafter, for all the labor
and materials required for the interior fin
ish, plumbing, gas piping and approaches
for the United states court house, post
office, etc, at Savannah, Ga, in Accord
ance with the drawings and specification
copies of which may be had at this office
or the office of the superintendent at Sa-
vannah Ca. James Knox Taylor, super
vising architect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

Custom House, Savannah, Ga, April g.
1s9s.-Seaed proposals will be received at
this building until 2 o'clock D. m, Mon
day April II. 1898, for furnishing, fuel.
lights. water. ice. miscellaneous supplies.
washing towels, hauling ashes and sprink.
ling streets for this building during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1899. or such
portion of ihe year as may be deemed "a.
visable. The right TO reject any and all
bids 10 reserved by the treasury depart
ment. JOHN Fl. DEVEAUx,
Cusiodinn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
JUDGE NoRwooD's BOOK.

"Motber Goose Carved by n Critic
Almost Ready to DC Published.
Judge Thomas M. Norwood hasycompIet-
ed the book upon which he has been en-
gagged for several months, and Is now ger
ting il in shape for the publisher. sHe
has decided 10 call II Mother Goose Carv-
ed by a Critic" The Morning News an
nounced some months ago that Judge Nor
wood was working upon volume OF com
mentaries upon Mother Goose" a vol
ume which, it Is understood, VIII contain
many things OF interest, particularly 10
Judge Norwoods friends, as well as 70
the general reader. II IL expected that
the work viii be given 70 the public with
in a short time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
See what Customer Thinks of Our
Briefs at 30 Cents Per Page for 80



Columbus, Miss. March 81, 1S9S.-The
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
HELP wANTED-FEMALEs.

WANTED. cOLORED WOMAN FOR
general house work at Thunderbolt. For
Information apply 3l2 oglethorpe avenue,
east
ALL FEMALES WHO DESIRE TO
save money, to make money, or to own
home-their help Is wanted az the sale or
lots at p. m. to-day, G. II. Dorset.
ANY LADY HAVING TWENTY FIVE
dollars Tor who can borrow il, can make
money by investing in lot al the Dorset
sale at p. m. tod
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

A Dull Stupid Feeling, A Bad
taste in the Mouth, A Loss OF Ap.
petite, Sinking at the Pit of the
stomach, Headache, Pains in the
Muscles and Joints. Feverishness.
can all be avoided by the use of
this great whiskey.
Sold by all druggists and gro.
GERS,
Send for pamphlet.
DUFFY MALT WHISKEY CO.,
Rochester, n.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
MEDICAL.

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HOW ARE YOUR FEET? IF YOUR
feet are troubling you, call on me, and /
will give you relief. 1 cure ingrowing
nails. corns and all diseases of the feet
without pain. Charges reasonable; can
give the best references in the city; Of
flee, 115 Drayton street; hours, TO a. m,
i to p. M, 6 TO p. m. will attend ra-
irons at residences; orders can be left at
Wheelers drug store. Bull and State
streets. Telephone 2551. Lem Davis, sur
geon chiropodist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
PAID A VISIT TO QUARANTINE.
Engineer Winn's and Alderman
Reid,s JnsDecfIon of the station.

Engineer Winn's ana Alderman
Reid's Inspection of the station.
Col. w. j. VIM, city engineer, and Al
derman W. +. Reid, chairman of the har-
Dor and wharves committee, made a Trip
Of inspection yesterday the quarantine
station for the purpose % inspecting the
work recently done there by Contractor
Powers. The work Is not yet completed,
but will be in a few days The wharves
have been thoroughly repaired and a num-
Der of new piles driven. The appearance
of the work is very satisfactory and the
repairs appear to be of substantial
character. Col. VIM is much pleased
with the work, and so also is Chairman
RED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

DON'T GRUMBLE ABOUT MAKING
no money, but avail yourself of the
chances thrown in your way, and invest
SIS in a.lor at the sale az 4D.. M, this day,
the sth' April c. n. Dorsett
BEFORE YOU BUY or SELL PROP
erty, consult Robert H. Tatem. real estate
dealer, No. York street, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
RELIatous NOTICES.
PE:RsONAL.

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HAIR SWITCHES" IN GREY.
blonde, drab, brown and black shades,
made from the finest convent hair; suita-
BILE for dressing hair IN the latest and
most becoming style. 2s East Broughton
Street Hair store, the place for effective
scalp and hair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sham
pooling Also special attention given to
children's haircutting IN the latest and
most becoming manner.
DELICIOUS HOT CROSS BUNS THIS
morning Furber confectioners
CLEVELAND MEET ME AT =. NJ.
to-day at Dorsetts sale OF lots. Take a
spin on Waters road, and turn In on Ninth
street. Splendid wheeling on Ninth street.
Dayton.
RICE FIELD LAMB EVERY DAY AT
Bakers, stall 66, Market.
NEW MATTINGs ODORLEsS RE-
frlgerators, cedar chests. hammocks, cots,
baby carriages; reliable goods at lowest
possible prices c. p. Miller, Agent, Fur
niture and Carpets.
MATTRESSES RENOVATED, UP
holstering carpet work by skilled hands;
furniture packed. good work and low
prices; estimates furnished. G. p. Miller,
Agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
AUCTION SALES.
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ELEGANT BEDROOM AND PAR
LoR SETS, FINE PIANO, EXPENSIVE
CARPETS, HANDSOME PICTURES,
At AUCTION.
c. II. DORsETT, Auctioncer,

c. VI. DORSETvT, AuctiOneer,
win sell Monday, nth inst. at II o'clock.
at % Congress, west, the contents of a res
idence removed for convenience, as above,
and consisting in part of:
HALL
Elegant walnut hat-raclS with
fun length mirror, carpets and
chairs.
PARLORs-
Very handsome parlor set, ele-
gantly upholstered, cost. $l75.
SIX plush set. seven pieces beau
tifully carved velvet carpet.
rockers, bronze mantel figures,
fine bronze clock, shades, por-
there's, walnut poles, handsome
rugs, marble top center table,
very pretty walnut library table.
and fine piano.
DINING ROOM
Extra large oak dining table,
oak chairs, handsome sideboard
bevel glass mirror; china and
glassware, new Brussels carpets
water colors and etchngs, beau
tifully framed; red plush lounge.
BED ROOMS
Eight bedroom sets, in oak and
walnut, each complete with moss
and hair mattresses, springs,
feather pillows holsters, com
forts and Blankets Brussels car
pet to each of the eight rooms;
elegant mrror-front wafdrobes
In oak and walnut
ALSO
"a rugs, 10 pairs lace curtains and
walnut poles 8 four-light chan
deliers and globes straw rock
ers, high-back oak dining
chairs, Z marbe-top tables, SO
window shades, ice chest, tin and
pot ware coal scuttles ana fire
sets.
AND
Handsome oak folding bed with
mirror front. 10 fancy portierres,
10 handsome pictures, etchings,
water colors, and engravings,
beautifully framed.
FINALLY
splendid upright piano, three
pedals, ebonzed case, In perfect
order, and Of exceptionally sweet
tone.
". B.
Sale positive and without re-
serve Goods in first and second
floors. f Hhf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

The inclemency Of the weather last Fri
day night caused a postponement OF the
oyster roast which was to have been given
by the Y. M. c. A. Bicycle Club. II viii
be held tonight. The club will assemble
al the association building at S:15 o'clock.
and under the captaincy of Mr.. Steve
Harris, will spin out 10 Mrs. Bannon 3, at
Thunde7bolt, where the roast win be serv-
ed delightful time is anticipated. All
members Of the association who expect
to Join the club are expected 70 be on
hand tonight The roast Is given at the
4lubs expense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

FOH Observation-Disclosures

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FOR RENT, LARGE HALL rHIRn
floor Lyons block rent reasonable. Ap4
ply. John Lyons g. Co. II
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
EVENTS AT THE Y. NJ. G. A.

Closing of Night schOOI-CycIe Clubs
Run Tonight.
A very entertaining programme Is being
arranged by the committee on educational
classes of the Young Mems Christian AS
socia ton for the closing exercises of their
night school next Tuesday night at $3.50
o'clock in the gymnasium haA. Some of
the leading musical talent in the city viii
assist in the programme. and superinte1d-
ent of Schools Otis Ashmore will deliver
an address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

RIVer RepOTI.-IHt HIgHI OF IHe 5dFa'I-
nah river at Augusta at a. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday was 1870 feet,
rise of OS foot during the preceding TWEEN
ty-four hours.
Observations taken April I, 1898, Sip m.
75th meridian tirne) at the same moment
of time at all stations. for the Morning
News
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
TO-DAYS WEATHER FORECAST.

midnight April 8, 1898: FAIR temperature
stationary.
Weather From Washington
For Georgia. Eastern and Western Flor
ida Fair; northerly winds.
For South Carolina-Fair; northerly
winds.
General conditions; Cloudy weather
prevails in Eastern Virginia, Florida,
Southern Texas, western Missouri, and
Minnesota, clear skies being noted In all
other sections. Temperatures have, risen
slightly in nearly all parts of the country
east of the Rockies. Light to brisk
northerly to northwesterly winds prevail
along the Atlantic coast.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, 5 p. m. So degrees
Minimum temperature, $50 q.
m. ........ ................. AZ degrees
Mean temperature ............... 50 degrees
Normal temperature ............ 65 degrees
Deficiency of temperature. ..... Is degrees
Accumulated deficiency since
April / OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. So degrees
Accumulated EXCESS = SINCE -.
Jan. / Observation-Disclosures. his degrees
Rainfall ....................... 90 inch
Normal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 10 inch
Deficiency since April 1.......... 53 inch
Deficiency since Jan. 'l......'....7.Sl inches
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

VIII sell Monday. nth inst. at II o'clock.
at p Congress, west, the contents OF a res
idence removed for convenience as above.
and consisting in part of:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08
ron sALE-REAL EsTATE.

FOR SALE, TO-DAY AT A p. M. An
auction, for SIS cash and five dollars per
month, lois that are the cheapest ever
sold in Savannah. C. IL. Dorsett
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-08

1T, temperature; az. velocity of wind.
j. NJ. Sherier,
Observer Weather Bureau.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-25
SHE IS AN HEIRESS.
ChambermaId of Chicago Hotel
Comes Into a Big Fortune.

ChambermaId of Chicago Hotel
Comes Into Big Fortune.
CHICAGO, Sept. 24-Florence Frost,
chambermaid in a down town hotel,
is now Mrs. Florence Frost heiress.
She has quit pushing carpet sweepers
and is going to Kent county, Delaware,
to take possession Of several hundred
thousand dollars which her grand
mother has in trust for her.
Mrs. Frost has seen almost every
side of life. She was Miss Brinton,
relative Of Gen. George B. Mcclellan
and a leading beauty in Delaware
twelve years ago. J. B. Frost, of Will
mington married her In 1886, and a
separation followed in 1892 Her one
child, boy, was taken by the father
to place unknown to her. She spent
thousands Of dollars in a search for
her son, and then took to drink. Last
winter she came to Chicago. For be-
ing disorderly she was compelled to
sleep in police station one night.
Then she reformed and secured a DO
sitiOn as chambermaid in Dale's hoteI.
286 Wabash avenue.
Mrs. Frost is thirty years Of age and
still a, cOmely woman. She was dust
ing furniture when the news reached
her, and her first declaration was that
she would use the money to continue
the search for her son.