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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26

the subordinate lodge in which he holds
membership Mr. Woodruff denies the
justice and validity Of the. claim.
The report Of Grand Treasurer J. S. Ty-
son, of Savannah, showed receipts during
the year from grand secretary. of s. S39.Sl,
ana from interest account OF $205.49. The
average expense of the sessions of the
grand lodge for the past ten years is
shown to have been g, S6026
he cash balance on. May q, 1897, was
SS,56l. 81. This, with receipts, made a total
OF @,i07@. The expenditures during the
year were $397272, leaving balance in
bank, May l9, 1893, of $S.1S5.25. The grand
lodge has as assets, bonds of the par value
OF S6,l35.25, q decrease of S425.42.
The report of Grand Secretary John ID.
Deitz of Macon, shows a membership in
this jurisdiction on Jan. l. 1897, of 4,JS9.
During the year 1897, there We're admitted
by Initiation, 4S7 by card, l27 and rein
stated, ST. a total of 695, giving total
membership in Georgia, Jan. I, 1898, of 4,
S6l, there having been 72S Withdrawals.
suspensions, explosions and deaths. The
membership, accordingly, showed a de-
crease for the year OF IS The membership
OF working lodges on April 80, was los, and
there We're not reporting. OF Rebekah
lodges, there are seven in Georgia, with
492 members.
Grand Representatives John B. Goodwin
and Robert II. Daniel, also presented an
exhaustive report. Under the growth of
the order they report that Odd Fellow
ship IN the world showed a net gain OF COCO
in membership last year. The strength of
the order at present is as follows
Grand lodges ..................... So
Subordinate lodges ............... n,l45
Initiated last year ............... 60,l50
Present membership ........... S06,055
Increase for last year .......,.,.. 6,070
revenue foS subordinate lodges
lodges for last year ...,.,.,....$ 7,570,025 SO
Paid out for relief ............. 3,0G7, 965 81
1T is interesting to note the healthful
tendency in the subordinate lodges to own
their buildings There is an activity in
this direction all over the land. In Geor-
gia forty-e.ght lodges own their buildings
or an interest in them and the value of
these buildings is $l3S, GS000."
The growth of the Rebekah degree"
is reported as gratifying as il is remarkable
II has been but a few years. when this
branch of the order was but weak and
dependent auxiliary Of the order. Now it
is strong, active and a powerful aid to
odd Fellowship, Wherever the Rcbekah
degree hourlshes, odd Fellowship is
strongest A new and beautiful ceremony
was adopted al the last session of the SOW
ereign grand lodge for this degree" The
increase in membership last year in this
degree was 2889S. The present member
ship is 2Sl,0h Their revenue die past
year was $4l65S9.H. The Goth day of Sep
TENDER was fixed as the anniversary Of the
institution of the Rebekah degree, which
should be annually celebrated aud COM
memorated as such by proper and appro-
propriate ceremonies.
All the decisions Of the sovereign
grand lodge are given in abbreviated
form in this report.
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CAUGHT IN REAR-END COLLISION.
Mr.. Lawrence KeHy's Escape From
Denth by a RunnxvnN Horse.

Mr.. Lawrence KeIIy's Escape From
Death by Runaway Horse.
MIR. Lawrence Kelly and his negro driv-
er had a narrow escape yesterday from
being killed In a rear end collision. on JEFF
ferson street, near Oglethorpe avenue.
Mr. Kelly was driving down jefferson
going to dinner, about I o'clock. When
he came TO York street lane he heard a
woman scream and looking around saw
horse attached to a dog coat coming down
upon him at full speed, He quickly turn
ed his horse to The right, bringing him
close 10 the sidewalk
The runaway horse rushed madly on
and before Mr.. Kelly could get out of the
way or alight the full force of the excited
horse struck the back Of his vehicle. Mr.
Kely's horse was damned up against the
wall along the sidewalk, but did not at
tempt TO runaway. The shafts of the
buggy were broken into pieces, the buggy
spring was broken, the four wheels came
from under It, ana rolled across the
street, while Mr.. Kelly and the driver
dropped to the ground in the demolished
body of the buggy uninJured. The runa-
way horse struck the back Of the buggy
with such force that he was completely
knocked out and lay In a heap just in the
rear OF the debris. The dog cart was not
damaged.
A crowd gathered around the scene i'm
mediately after the accident, and Mr.. Kel-
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.


WAR OR NO WAR" BIRTHDAYS.
anniversaries, weddings viii take place,
and a handsome present is always well
come; yet q is unnecessary TO pay high
war prices. when IL can BE- bought at the
regular moderate prices from Fegeas', he
reliable jeweler ana opucian. 2S East
broughtoni the place for wedding rings
engagement rings, fancy mounted rings
bracelets. watches aud spectacles.
PERSONS SUFFICIENTLY EDUCAT-
ed graduated Immediately In medicine or
dentistry. Lock box l6, Chicago.
GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF FUR
nlture and carpets prior TO stock taking.
Thissis 4 grand opportunity TO buy nice,
fresh goods cheap for cash. c. Z, Miller,
Agent.
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MEDICAL.

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LADIES. CllCHESTERS ENGLISH
Penuyroyal Pills diamond Brand are the
best; safe. reliable; take no other; send 4c
stamps, for particulars Relief for La
dies" la letter by return mail At drug
gists. Chichester Chemical Co. Philadel-
phia, Pa.
HOW ARE YOUR FEET9 IF YOUR
feet are troubling YOU call on me. and I
will give you relief. cure ingrowing
nails, corns and all diseases OF the feet
without pain. Charges reasonable; can
give the best references In the city; of
fee. lis Drayton street; hours, TO 9 A. M,
to 3 p. m. to D. m; will attend m
irons at residences; 'orders can be left at
Wheelers drug store Bull and State
streets. Telephone 255l. Lem Davis. sur
Geon chiropodist
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T0-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity until
midnight. May 26, 1898; Fair weather; tenn
perature nearly stationary.
Weather from Washington:
FOR Georgia-Fair weather; light north
westerly winds.
For Eastern Florida ana Western Florida
Fair weather, variable winds.
For South Carolina-Partly cloudy
weather and scattered showers; light va
riable winds becoming northWcsterly
General Conditions: Clear skies are not
ed in Northwestern Georgia, Lower Flori-
da. Texas, the Lower Ohio and the Cen
trail and Upper Mississippi valleys, and the
Western Lake region. In all other sec
tons il is partly cloudy to cloudy. II Is
cooler in Western North Carolina, North
ern Michigan and the Central Mississippi
valley
Light to fresh easterly to northeasterly
winds prevail along the coast north of VIII
mington, while fresh variable winds are
noted on the South Atlantic coast.
Storm warning Message.
The following message has been receiv-
ed at this office for the informatio of the
public:
Washington, d. c., May %. 1898: To OBJ
server, Savannah, Ga: Squalls and thurl-
derstorms are likely 70 occur on the
North Carolina and South Carolina coast
thursday, with possibility OF local Wliius
Of considerable force. Willis l.. Moore.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature 1 p. m. 81 degrees
Minimum temperature a. m. II degrees
Mean temperature ............... 70 degrees
Normal temperature ............ &c degrees
Excess Of temperature ........., degrees
Accumulated excess since May
Observation-Disclosures. GO degrees
Accumulated excess since Jan.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2OS degrees
talnIalI .......,......-. s,....f...... II
Normal -....-...s.--s IL men
Deficiency since May 1....,,...l.s8 inches
Deficiency since Jan. .......1017 inches
River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta at s a. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday was 53 feet, rise
of OIL foot during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Cotton region bulletin, Savannah, Ca.
Tor the twenty-four hours ending al a.
M, 10Th meridian time, May 25, 1898:
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to the utmost the entertainment so gen
eronsly provided for it by people who
were renowned for their royal hospitality
Inc philosophy and religion of Odd Eel
ioWship is love for fellow man. SO long
as the order practices this, said he, so
long must it endure, and rise to ever
noDler, higher accomplishments. It's doc
ulnes are as eternal as the ever lasting
hills' its principles are imperishable, indie
bfuetible. Innumerable pages have been
hlumined with its deeds of benevolence
ana brotherly love. Much of the renown
winch attaches to the order in Georgia,
ne felt, was due to this loyalty and zeal
OF the brotherhood in Savannah.
prayer by the grand chaplain closed the
public exercises. and the grand lodge
entered upon the transaction of It's bust
ness
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HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS.
BLOWING ROCK,

This delightful resort is on the summit
of the Blue Ridge 400 feet above the sea
level, 300 feet above Lookout Mountain,
1850 feet above Asheville, 1000 feet above
Tate Springs, 1900 feet above Catskll
Mountain House, New York. Eighth sea-
son will open June Is, and persons desiring
to engage rooms would do well to apply
soon. All modern convenlences and the
usual amusements, with excellent string
band. p o. and telegraph Office in hotel.
Through tickets TO Blowing Rock from all
points and baggage checked through to
destination. For circulars and fun infor-
nation address GREEN PARK HOTEL
CO., Green Park, n. c.
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ODD FELLOWS WELCOMED.
continued from Eighth Page)

preach through it that no people whether
rathsrcd together in municipal or state
Government can any more succeed than
YOUR order can prosper and thrive unless
bound together bya those three links
friendship love and truth.
u would suggest in conclusion, one fur
Their thought, that the city OF Savannah
ON ms, occasion makes use of another
greal emblem of your ORDER and that IS
The eDen hand. To you, sirs, we extend
ca onen hand and the heart in its palm"
Mayor MeIdrlm was greeted with APP
plause and the telling points of his elo-
oufacc were literally applauded
Past Grand Master John b. Goodwin Of
tAt,4utg responded in behalf of the grand
f5,he The earnest and eloquent welcome
eSveu by Mayor Meldrim, he said, was
aupreciated not only on account of his Of
fcaI position, but because of his own
hieh personal merit and the fact that he
blended with it membership in the order.
rS3 vannah" said Mr.. Goodwin. 'has a
warm spot in the'heart of the order in this
st4re, and especially in the hearts of mem
be- Of the grand lodge. Whenever an in
vi ion is extended to come to Savannah
Il IS accepted with alacrity and delight We
X W Savannah and appreciate her for her
far-famed and well-earned reputation for
hospitality and for the relation she bears
10 thts great commonwealth. AS in Odd
Fellowship, Savannah was the pioneer, so
IN the early history of the state she had
the laying of its foundation"
Mr. Goodwin referred 20 the deeds Of Sa-
vannahs sons ia civil and military life
These were the common heritage of the
people of all the state, said he. Savan-
nah's beauty, situation, prosperity and cul-
ture place her in a distinct and unique
place in the history of Georgia
Mayor AIeldrim he continued, did well
when he said that he would have placed
the enlblems Of ODD Fellowship IN the halls
of government. Government in all depart
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touch of frst-borns fingers to compiled
their happiness.
Every wife may be the mother of haDpv
robust children who viii Thousands OF
women who had lived years of cherries.
childless welded life, or whOse babies have
been bonn to them weak and sicklv, soon
to die, are now happy mothers of healthy
children, and bless Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for the wonders it has accom-
plished for them This great medicine acts
directly and only on the delicate and i'm
portant organs that bear the burden of ma
tern1ty. 1t makes them strong, healthy.
vigorous and elastic It allays iu6afn.
nation, heals liberation, and tones and
strengthens the nerves. It bauishes the
dlscomtorts of the expettant months and
makes baby's advent easy and almost pain
less. 1t insures q healthy child and an
ample supply of nouHshment Honest
dealers will not offer worthless substitutes
for the sake of little added profit
u cannot say enough in praise of DR.. Pierce,s
Favorlte Prescription, as it has undoubtedly
saVed my life writes Mrs. Florence Hunter, Of
Corley Logan Co, Ark 4" miscarried four
times; could get no medicine to do me auv good
After taking several bottles Of Dr. Pierce's Pa
vorite Prescription 1 made my husband Z. pres-
ent of fine girl"
Free DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Med
ical Adviser. For paper-covered copy send
Fl onecent stamps, to 601eJ~ mailing only.
Inbound 81 stamps Address DR.. r. Y.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y whole medical
library iii one 1000 mage volume.
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IN BEuALF OF JEWISH room.

Interesting Exercises by Little Ones
at MnsOnic Temple.
The Russian Jewish children of Savan-
nah, between the ages Of 8 and years,
gave very pretty entertainment yester-
day afternoon at Masonic Temple, consist
ing Of Rotations and songs. These chill
dren are being educated and clothed by
a society Of generous ladies who are doing
an they can towards the welfare of the
poor little ones.
AT the exercises a marked Improvement
was shown in the progress the children
have made In their education since the en-
tertainment Of year ago.
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EMpLoYMnNT wANTEp.


WHITE LADY WANTS POSITION
as nurse or companion; viii furnish best
of reference. Apply s22 Broughton, east.
WANTED. BY A YOUNG LADY, A
situation as governess or companion or to
take charge Of a house for the summer:
can give best Of references. Address Com
petent, care Morning News Savannah
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GRAND LODGE IN SESSION.
Grand officers Who VIII Serve Dur
ing the Next Year.

ing the Next Year.
When Grand Master Brand called the
grand lodge to order he welded a new
eaVei presented by. Brother John Nj. Nell
SON. representing Cherokee dodge of Ma
netta. The gavel, which was the handi-
work Of Mr.. Nelson, was made Of four
kinds Of wood, products of the forests of
Georgia Florida, Alabama and South
Carolina.
After the reading of the report Of the
committee on credentials the new repre-
Sentatives present, of whom there were
PROBABLY over eighty, received the grand
10 lge degree The reports Of the officers
Vi the grand lodge for the past term We're
theh received, read and referred to appro-
t''dte committees for consideration and
report Elections of grand lodge officers
were next declared in order. The election
was without contest, except for the office
VI grand warden, three candidates being
[.leled for that honor. Brothers r. NJ.
-Hsl OF Athens, Ii. Emmett Wilson Of Sa-
'~uhah and George w. CAN'T Of Macon.
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HELP wANTED-MALEs.

WANTED. SHOE SALESMAN FOR
Saturday evening. 1l3 Barnard street.
WANTED FIRsT-CLASS CHEF AND
secoud cook Apply with references, sal
airy, etc, Grand Central Hotel Columbia,
$. c,
Statesmen. TO SELL TOILET SOAP
to dealers on time. $l00 monthly and ex-
penses; experience unnecessary Louis
Ernst Co, 81. Louis, Mo.
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Remarks.--No decided changes IN tenn
perature nave occurred over the cotton
belt. Light showers have occurred in all
districts except those Of Galveston, Mem
phis, New Orleans and Vicksburg.
II. y. Boyer,
Observer Wealth Bureau
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ODD FELLOWS SEE THE SEA.
Taken on an Excursion to the
Ocean.

Iaken on an ENcurslOn to the
Ocean.
over 800 members Of the grand lodge
Savannah odd Fellows, and ladies' made
the trip, on the steamer Clifton, to the
Ocean Steamship wharves and then to the
sea buoy and return.
The steamer left Bun street wharf short
ly after O'Clock, and nearly five hours
were passed on the water. The First Reg
iment band was aboard and furnished en-
joyable music Refreshments had been
abundantly provided and were served
throughout the trip. The shipping the
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BURGLAR CAUGHT ~ THE ACT.

Captured After n Lively Chase on
the Louisville ROaI.
John Wright, colored, was arrested yes.
terday two miles from the city on tn,
Louisville road, charged with burglary
He went through the house of Robcrt
Bryson, a negro farmer, ana was chased
when seen getting out of the house.
The Old negro was at work I'm a field
near the house ana saw Wright leaving
He knew what it meant ana gave ule
alarm, after which another negro TOOK
up the chase and finally succeeded in
capturing the offender. Nothing was
taken by Wright, though the place showed
he had pretty thoroughly ransacked every
thing.
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Fon RENT-sToREs

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FOR RENT TWO STORES ON
Broughton street; and several desirable
residences and flats; all thoroughly reno
waited; possession Immediately. Apply Al
bert WHY. Y BRYAN street east.
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ly's friends expected to find him dead. 1t
was a miraculous escape. The runaway
horse belonged TO a grain ana feed store
near jefferson and Bryan streets.
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Ply, healthy child
Every childless
h feels a Juggling at
her heart strings
W b e Il she sees
another woman 5
happy, healthy
rollicking ba by.
Motherhood is wo-
mans supremest
duty and her SUI
premest happi-
ness. Even in
; childhood She
shows how deeply
this sentiment is
; implanted in her
breast when She
plays with her
dolls. There are
t h o u S ands of
otherwise happy
wive 5 in hi 5
world who only
iaNl- tba ff,r;1I;,,cr
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wANTEp-,lIscELLANEoUs.


BICYCLE REPAIR WORK, BEST AND
cheapest; we do all work ourselves, not
trusting TO inexperienced help and there
fore DO It cheaper and better than others;
a trial win save you money and trouble;
wheels called for and delivered. Central
Cycle Co., 406 Bull, corner Jones street
lane.
WANTED, TO CHARTER LAUNCH
for several weeks or for occasional after
noon Grips. Apply "Naphtha, p. o. Box
Z. Savannah, Ga.
WANTED, OLD BRASS, COPPER,
lead, highest cash price paid. Out of city
shipments solicited. Stevens Clark, Co.
535 T. Bay.
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FOR RENT-HoUsEs.

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FURNISHED OR CNFURNISHEu
house TO rent for summer. Box 90
FOR RENT RESIDENCE ON HARRIS
street. between Barnard ard Whitaker.
Robert II. Tatem. real estate dealer
FOR RENT, sTX-ROOM HOUSE, Wa
ter and gas, l6 East Anderson. Apply on
premises
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mELr NYANTEp-rnMALEs

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WANTED. A LADY THAT UNDER
stands millinery business 70 take charge
OF small establishment in a quiet littio
country town; must work cheap; state sal
airy expected; references required Ad-
dress Box IS. Glennviile, Ga.
WANTED, A COOK. APPLY WITH
references to II. A. Charlton, Chatham
Bank.
WANTED, A COMPETENT NURSE;
references required. Apply at 3lS Gwin-
nett street east, between 10 and 2 o'clock.
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ROOMS WANTED.

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WANTED, BASEMENT ROOM To-
day by colored couple; must be moderate
price. Address "B," Morning News
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FOR SALE, JULlANTON PLANTA-
ton, beautifully situated on the eastern
branch OF Sapelo river, opposite United
states quarantine station; health perfect
For particulars apply tc Mrs. Julia f.
Palmer, Darien. Ga.
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ron NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

~--S-S-S--~----,~ ---~-~S-~~9o~~~--.
street, west. near Whitaker. formerly
occupied by Dr. Corbin. J. T.. Fulton az
Son.
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noAnD WANTED.

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MARRIED COUPLE, WITH LITTLE
girl, wishes to get unfurnished room and
board; private family preferred. Address
"Board," care Morning News.
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FOR RENT RESIDENCE CORNER
Lincoln and Anderson streets; has all
modern improvements; hot and cold wa
ter bath, etc; also specially built dark
room for Photographic purposes, fully
equipped with water. sinks, gas red
lights, work tables shelves, etc Apply
on premises 9O2 Anderson street, east:
also 4-room house for rent, No. 1914 Lin
coin street. Apply as above.
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FOR RENT, So ACRES GOOD LAND,
with cottage and large barn, iust the To-
cation for florist or milk dairy, at four
mile post. White Bluff road, also any
part of Twickinham farm. 5. II. Zoucks,
manager Savannah Sale and Boarding
Stables
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FOR RENT, DWELLING NO SO
Barnard street; all modern conveniences;
good locality; immediate possession given.
Apply to Myers & Holt, agents, No. p
Bryan street. east.
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forts and the river and harbor scenery
were of much interest to the visitors. This
feature of the programme OF entertain
ment was greatly appreciated.
This morning the lady visitors VIII be
taken on drive about the. city and to the
club house at Thuuderbolt, where refresh
ments viii await them.
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Grand Treasurer ]. S. Tyson read an in
terestiug paper on "Odd Fellowship In Sa-
vanna.'' at the meeting of Golden Rule
lodge last night Among the incidents re-
ferred to was the delivery of an address
in 1874 by the late Gen Henry r. Jackson.
This was the first intimation many had
that Gen. Jackson wos an odd Fellow. He
was one Of the early members of Ogle-
thorpe Lodge MIR. Tyson's paper may be
Incorporated in the grand lodge proceed
ings.
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