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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
HAS CAUSED A WARM FIGHT.
CANDIDAT FOR COMMISSIONER
PUTTING Up MONEY.

VIII Cost $500 10 Hold an Election,
and Each of the Two Candidates
Has Been Assessed $250-CharGes
and Counterchnrges Are Being
Made-CoIumns of Paid Matter in
the Daily Papers-The Contest
Is Interesting.
Atlanta, May 24-In the contest for the
vacant place on the Board of County Com
missiouers which is to be filled at spe-
cial election for that purpose, a somewhat
unusual spectacle is presented in reference
to the campaign costs.
1t frequently happens that men pay more
for election to office than they get out OF
il in salary, but it is not often that the
candidates are assessed more by the party
machine for actual expenses Of holding the
election than the pay of the office amounts
to. But that is the case in the present
race for County Commissioner. There are
but two candidates in the field, Capt
Clifford L. Anderson, who was defeated
for the office last summer in the general
Waterloo of the Hurt ticket and Mr.. s.
B. thurman, a real estate dealer.
The county executive committee has
figured it out that it will cost $500 TO hold
the election, that is to pay managers,
clerks and so forth, and they have as
sessed each of the two candidates $3.50 to
meet this expense.
The salary of the Office to which they
aspire amounts to only 800 a year. This
is only an incident however, as 1t Is
generally supposed that there are valua-
BILE perquisites connected with the county
board that make a place upon it well worth
more than this assessment to man who
is willing to go in for these 'perquisites.'
In the present instance Mr.. Turman' s
friends assert that Capt. Anderson is try
ing to get on the board 10 represent the
interests of the Consolidated Street Rail-
way, which has large interests at stake
with the board while the other side says
that Mr.. thurman, being a real estate man,
is anxious TO get on the board to help his
property, and that of his clients, with
improvements at the public expense.
The Campaign for the office has reached
a very warm stage. The two candidates
are filling column after column in the To-
cal papers with paid matter, each impugn-
ing the motives of the other. While the
charges and countercharges of self-in-
terest referred to above, are made, the
candidates themselves declare that they
are actuated in seeking the commission
ership solely by a desire to serve the dear
people" They are willing to pay well for
this privilege. it appears, from the alac-
rity with which each has put up his money
for the fight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
WANT RECORDS PRESERVED.
Daughters of American Revolution
VIII Make an Appeal.

Will make an Appeal.
Atlanta, May 24.-The Daughters of the
American Revolution of Georgia viii pre
cent a memorial TO the legislature at its
next session calling for the appointment
of commission and the appropriation of
money to publish the Georgia revolution
airy records.
This course was determined upon at the
conference of the regents of the various
chapters OF the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, who met in conference
here to-day. Out of the thirteen chapters
in the state twelve were represented by
their regents, the Savannah chapter be-
ing represented by Mrs. Edward Karow.
Mrs. Peel. of Atlanta advocated the
movement for the preservation and pub
location OF their revolutionary records and
IN doing so gave a vivid description of the
diiapidation into which these old records
now in the Office of the Secretary of State
are falling. Mrs. Park of Macon, state
regent, presided at the conference, which
was largely devoted 10 fluctuations among
the ladies.
In the permanent organization Mrs +.
H. Orme of Atlanta was made vice regent ;
Mrs Charles Roper of La Grange, record
ing secretary; Mrs Rogers of Macon. cor
responding secretary; Mrs Jeffreys, treas
urer, and Miss Benning of Atlanta, histo-
RAN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
WILL MEET NEXT IN WAYCROSS.
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Elects
Officers for the Year.

Officers for the Year.
Rome. Ca, May A.-The Grand Lodge,
I. Q. o. f., convened here this morning
The public exercises took place in the
court house in the presence of a very large
crowd
Speeches in behalf of Rome and the local
order were made by Capt. ]. l.. Bass and
Mayor J. ]. Seay, and responses by T. L.
Gruzzard, grand master, and Judge r. 7.
Daniel of Griffin. Judge Daniels speech
was beautiful one.
The grand lodge in session elected the
following officers for the year:
Grand Master-Alex Dittler of Atlanta.
Deputy Grand MASTERY. S. Nell of
Athens
Grand Warden--J. l.. Bass of Rome.
Grand Secretary-J. S. Tyson of Savan-
nah.
Grand Treasurer-T. A. Cheatham of
Macon.
Grand Representatives.. T. Daniel of
Griffin
The grand encampment and the grand
lodge will meet at Waycross in 1850.
This morning the visitors enjoyed a bar
becue at Mobley Park and afterwards saw
Rome defeat Atlanta in a game of base
ball by sceEs of IL to s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE.
President Brown on Uniform Cotton
Classification.


Atlanta May 24.-President Pope Brown
of the State Agricultural Society said to-
night, discussing the conference which he
and Commissioner Stevens will have to-
morrow on the subject of the plan to
secure uniform cotton classification, that
he believed some method can and should
be devised to that end.
1T is high time" he said, chat some
thing was being done to protect cotton.
Up to this good hour cotton has had
no friends. Who has come forth to pro-
tect the crop and see that its price is
kept up? 1t may have friends after 1t is
marketed and in the hands of spectators
and consumers, but nothing has ever
been done for the crop mat would add
to the growers profit. Why a cent a
pound would mean 100000 to Georgia
alone. Not only the farmer, but every
body i'm the state Is interested, and If we
would only think about it as we should
1 don't see how we can fail to appreciate.
the situation.
Mr.. Brown cited one instance of which
he knows personally where a Macon firm
was actually broken up by the reclama-
tions that We're made month after ship
ment to Liverpool. If a firm fails TO paw
the reclamations, IT Is blacklisted and
can do no. more business in the market.
Liverpool has the crop in its hands. and
unless there is concerted action among
the growers and factors he saws the
South viii continue 10 be bled merciesslv
on her great staple.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
MET DEATH IN THE oH00PEE.
SAD DROWNING OF TWO YOUNG
PEOPLE AT \ PICNIC.

Were Fishing in the River Near
wrightsviHe when Their Boat
Capsized-Mr. Hail and Miss Rad
ford Died while Calling for Help
IN PeopIe on the River Bank-Aid
Gould Not Reach Them-BOdies
somewhat DecOmpOsed when
Found.
Tenniie, Ga, May 4-An accidental
drowning near Wrlghtsville in the big
Ohoopee river whereby two young lives
were lost. as the sad news just tefephoned
from the above town.
on Tuesday morning May %, quite a
large party went out from Wrightsville,
Lovett and Meadows to enjoy the day IN
picnicRing and fishing in the Ohoopee river,
a beautiful stream and an ideal spot for
young people to enjoy an outing. The en-
tire party had assembled near Smells
bridge where baskets were deposited, and
where the picnickers expected to return
after boat riding and fishing 90 their
hearts content and partake Of a delight
full basket dinner.
Young Mr.. Bob Hail, one Of the most
excellent young men in Johnson county
and of one of The best families of this sec
ton of the county, accompanied by Miss
Radford, a sweet and charming young
lady, also of johnson county, and of a
very prominent family started out to pass
an hour or so enjoying a boat ride.
BY some means not explained, as but
few saw the accident, the boat, which was
one of the flat-bottom kind usually used
by parties fishing. became unbalanced and
capsized with its precious crew. Both the
young man and young lady were drowned
The drowning couple cried for help
there being quite a number of people along
the banks of the stream, but before as
sistance could reach them they sank to
the bottom and were lost to sight. Their
bodies, however, were located and brought
to land on the afternoon of the day after
the accident. The bodies were somewhat
swollen, but otherwise were not disfgured
by their short stay beneath the water.
This sad affair has cast a gloom over
the entire community where they lived.
Miss Radford was young lady possess
ed of many noble traits of character, of
sweet disposition, and of great beauty and
talent. Mr.. Hall was a young man of
sterling worth and a leader among his
class.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
IN FLORIDA's LEGISLATURE.
Convict Question May Have Sensa-
tiOnaI Results.


Tallahassee, Fla, May 24-The legisla-
ture continues to do business. in a rush.
The Senate had another busy day, I'D
yancing bills on the calendar and passing
several bills. During the afternoon session.
the Senate took up on the second reading
the bill regulating the inspection of rosin
and turpentine. An important amendment
was voted down and the bill laid on the
table, subject TO cali.
The House is progressing with work
cautiously and passed bills as follows: APP
preparation for the Seminole Industrial
School; pension bills, and the Senate con-
stitutional amendment for the election of
County Commissioners.
The House killed the bill providing that
the legislature shall adopt constitutional
amendments by a majority vote and for a
convention TO revise the state constitution.
The report of the committee which in
vestigated the convict camps will come up
as special order in The House Saturday.
There are intimations that some highly
sensat ional developments may be brought
TO light on this subject before the legisla-
ture is through with il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
BIDs WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Director of Pub
lie Works, Savannah, Ga, May "a, 1899
Bids will be received at this office until
Wednesday, May 81 1899, at p o'clock
noon, city time, for furnishing feed as fol-
lows: No. ! Timothy hay, per 100 pounds;
best quality corn, per bushei; best quality
of feed bran, per 100 pounds; best quality
feed cracked corn, per bushel; best quality
mixed oats; best quality white oats. To be
delivered and weighed at the city lot. En-
velopes to be marked Bids for Feed"
The city reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. Bids to be opened in the pres
ence of bidders.
GEO. NJ. GADsDEN, Director.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
Hoods Pills aF@ 'a1 Al drug aa enc as
AN EAGLE WITH A BELL.
Dead BIRD Found with Queer De-
vice About Its Neck.

Dead BIRD FOund with a Queer De-
vice About Its Neck.
Valdosta, Ga, May PA belled buzzard
has made its appearance in Georgia for
several years and has attracted a good
deal of attention wherever it has appeared.
Mr.. B. NJ. Bennett of this county found a
dead eagle in Mud swamp yesterday which
also wore a bell. The bell was made of
a little snuff box, with a clapper of an
iron tap suspended by a piece of wire
which ran through the top of the box,
forming a loop which fitted the proud
birds neck. The birds death was also
due to the wire, the end rubbing against
the neck and severing 1t. The eagle
measured eight feet from tip to tip and
was a splendid looking bird. Mr.. Bennett
brought the bell and the birds feet to the
city and showed them to the Morning
News correspondent How long the bird
had worn the bell is a matter of conjec-
ture, though the wire and box Indicated
that 1t had been there some time rust
having formed upon both.
Mr.. w. H. Lastinger and Miss Effie
Williams were married at Naylor on Sun
day evening The groom is a prominent
young school teacher of the county, while
his bride Is one of the most popular young
ladies of the Naylor district, a daughter of
Mrs. w. A Williams.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF BIDS FOR PULLING
DOWN, MOVING AND REBUILD
ING SAWNaILL.

Bids will be received at the Office OF
this company, until y o'clock, noon, on
June 9Th, for taking down the sawrnill
building, machinery, etc, etc, including
brick, located at Humphreys, Ca, on the
line of the s.. F. & w. Ry., and loading
the same on cars at that point Also,
separate bids for erecting said mill build
ing, machinery. etc, ETC., complete, and In
running order, at a point 10 be desig-
mated, in Coffee county, on or adjacent to
the Waycross Air Line Railroad. Core
spond with the undersigned for any fur
Their particulars desired. The right is re-
served to reject any and all bids.
SOUTHERN PINE co. OF GEORGIA,
Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., Illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effeetually,
dispelliug colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FTG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK, N. z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC. per bottle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.


City of Savannah, Office Director of Pub
lie Works, Savannah Ga, May "a 1872
Sealed proposals viii be received at this
office until Wednesday, May 81, 1899 al y
O'Clock noon, city time, TO furnish the city
of Savannah with supplies until July /.
1899. All proposals must be made on off,
cial forms, which can be secured at this
office on and after Thursday, May %. 1873.
Envelopes to be marked Proposals for
Supplies" The city reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Bids to be opened
in the presence of bidders.
GEO NJ. GADSDEN, Director.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
LET'S LOOK AT THE FACTS As
THEY ARE.

Studebaker has been in business for
over SO years. Starting at the bottom, and
now, the largest ana best manufacturers
G.;
Surries, Traps, Stanhopes
Runabouts, Phaetons, fuggies.
Spring Delivery Wagons, ETC., In the
United States
A.. We are their sole representatives and
for honest, reliable, stylish vehicles call
on US.
Remember that "cheapness isn't always
economy" but we will give close prices
on Studebaker's entire line.
H. II. COHEN & CO.,
Broughton and West Broad streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Waycross, Ca, May Ex-senator Robert
G. Dickerson, Of bonneville, and Col w.
w. Mcdonald OF Douglas. are here, having
come from Douglas where an important
conference among portion of the bar
was held to-day looking for a settlement
Of the contest over the City Court So
hcitorship In Douglas. 1t resulted in the
retirement from the race OF Col. WIN f.
Crowley, leaving the race between Col
Levi Osteen and Col. r. a. Hendricks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Valdosta, Ca, May 2i-Laura Curtis.
one of The best known negro women in
the city, cook for Mr. 5. c. Ashley drop
ped dead last night while cooking supper
She was in apparently good health and
died in two minutes after the attack
She had heart disease
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
NtEETING5.

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XERUBBABEL LODGE NO. 10, F.&A.M.
A regular communication of this A
lodge will be held this Thursday x y
evening at Sis O'Clock. w
Members of sister lodges and transient
brethren are fraternaly invited TO meet
with u.s. BY order
W. A. BISHOP, w. NJ.
]. A. HERSCHBACH, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Brunswick, Ga. May 2i.-Sheriff Berrle
denies having sent armed guards 10 South
Brunswick to protect the Waycross Air
Line property. The information came
from Supt. Bonnyman of the Waycross
Air Line
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
Turpentine stiII nurned.

Waycross, GA, May 4.-Blounrs turnen-
tine SUN in Coffee county, located on the
McDonald's m.E and Douglas road. was
destroyed by fire to-day about il O'Clock.
4"en'y-seVen barrels OF sririts aud rosin
were burned The origin of the fire IS a
mystery. - q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SEVERE DAMAGE by STORM.
sumter County suffers Much Loss
Churches Blown Down.

OhurChes HOWL DOWN..
Americas, Ga, May 24-Reports re-
ceived to-day from last nights storm in
dicate much damage throughout Sumter
county from rain, bail and wind Crops Of
all kinds are badly damaged and much
loss will result
Barns were blown down on, some plan
tations, and several colored churches are
leveled 10 the ground. The rain IN some
sections reached the proportions of a wa
terspout. The losses TO farmers win ag-
gregate several thousand dollars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

GOODWIN-The friends and acquaint-
ances of Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Goodwin are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
of their son, Jessie Reid Goodwin, from
the residence, No. 2i3 Third street, east,
this Thursday morning at 1880 O'Clock In
terment Laurel Grove.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SOught His ADVICE
Father Gave His Daughter Wise
Counsel
Proved to Be n Friend In Need -
Interesting Statement.

interesting statement
al was in good health up to about 10
years ago, when 1 began to suffer from
constipation and piles, and neglect OF
a cold brought on catarrh, followed by
heart difficulty, and liver and kidney
troubles. My constitution fought against
them all, until my suffering drove me to
consultation with my father, who was
physician. He advised me to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Having confidence in his
judgment began taking the medicine, to-
gether with Hoods Pills, and ended
with them, taking no other medicines,
and the benefits have derived from them
have been great and surprising. Since
then Hoods SarsaparilIa has been to me,
as my husband says, friend in need"
MRS. e. Q. HIxoN, Robinson, Georgia.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
oeFo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
LIGHTNING STRUCK A BARN.

Several Hogs Burned to DeRth-esood
Crop Prospects.
Valdosta Ga, May 4-During thun-
derstorm last night lightning struck the
barn of ]. T. Roberts, at Minola, setting
fire to 1t. The building and contents were
quickly consumed. A number of hogs
which were under the shelter, were also
burned.
Splendid rains have fallen here and the
farmers are jubilant over the excellent
prospect for good crops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

-Rudyard Kipling is said to be the
first poet who could afford to travel in a
private car.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SQVQIIQI BQIk Z trust CA
CAPITAL, $35O,OOo

accounts Of banks. merchants. corpora.
ions and individuals solicited.
savings Department, interest paid
quarterly.
Safety Boxes and Storage Vaults for
cent
collections made on all points at rea.
sonable rates.
Draf'a sold on all the chief cities of the
world.
Correspondence invited.
JOSEPH D. WEED. President.
JOHN c. ROWLAND. Vice President
W. G. CANN, Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

During my absence from the state Mr.
Jonas Mendel will act as my lawful agent.
MRS JOHANNA MENDEI..
Executrix Estate Of Meyer Mendel.
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GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS. W. VA.

open June Is TO oct. l. Miss Vandegrift
will he at De Soto Thursday and Friday
from 10 70 3 o'clock with fun information
HARRINGTON MILLS, Manager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SPECIAL NOTICE no DoG owNERs

Office Clerk of Council, May 25 1899
All persons owning dogs and failing 10
take out badges for same by June 1. 1900
Will be placed upon the docket without
further notice and double taxed.
w. p. BAILEY. Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

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short notice.
The evening times., 1899-09-19
LEGAL NOTICE.
N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. SITTING As DISTRICT
COURT-No. 556-m Re THE EXTES-
SION OF ELEVENTH STREET NORTHW EST.


Notice IS hereby given that the Commissioners
of the District Of Columbia. pursuant TO the pro-
visions OF an act of Congress approved March
& IsqO entitled --An act to extend $ Street, in
the District of Columbia, and for ether puf-
poses'' have fled petition IN this court praying
the condemnation OF the land required Ter the
extension OF Eleventh, Street northwest on a
straight extension Of the lines thereof now
established in the city OF Washington, with
width of ninety feet, from Florida Avenue to
Harvard, Street and thence With the width
and in straight line 10 Lydeeker Ave
nue. joining said avenue with its cen
tre line opposite the centre line Of
EsliH Avenue. as shown On plat or Mp prepared
BY said Commissioners and annexed 10 their said
petition and marked Exhibit, d. C., No. L.
and praying also that jury be summoned by
the marshall in accordance with the provisions
OF chapter eleven ql) Of the Revised Statutes OF
the United States relating to the District OF
Colurnbia to ascertain the damages for and IN
the extension OF said Eleventh Street and to as
sess at least Onehaff thereof against those pieces
or parcels of ground abutting that portion OF the
street to be opened. and extending to a depth
OF two hundred feet frcm the building lines OF
said Eleventh Street extended.
II is ordered this 18th day OF September,
\ d. lSa9, that all persons interested in the
proceedings be. and they are hereby required TO
appear in this court on or befure the I'd DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1sg9. to Show eairse, IL any they harr,
why the prayer of said petition should not be
granted and why the proceedings directed m said
act Of Congress should not be taken.
Provided a copy Of this order he published in
the Evening STAR and the Washington Times
newspapers at least six times, and in the Wash
ington LAW Reporter" once. before said I'd day
of October, lS19- -
By the Court:
<Seal-) CIIAS- C. COLE
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