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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

W. p Eakin, of Washington,
Ark, was here this morning on his
way home from Baker Springs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Mr. jim Melton, one of the many
clever printers, who has made this
place his home for some time, left
yesterday in company with l. 0,
Welcome, Jr, for Tucson, Arizona,
where they both have work offered
them there. Mr. Welcome, a book.
keepers job aud Mr. Melton, on a
paper, We expect TO see them both
bl,k here soon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The Red Men will entertain at
their lodge room tonight. We
thank the high chief for an invita-,
tion TO be present
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

One hundred one gallon cans and
two hundred half gallon cans 'RED
BIRD" New Orleans moasses re-
ceived Saturday. We will order
again in a few days. LAMBETH &
YARBROUGH. S-l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The rain we had yesterday come
from the southeast and was accom-
panied by quite a little blow Of
wind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Sharpe & Brewer are having the
sign OF Joe Winter painted out on
the store house they now occupy
and their own name painted on the
wall. This firm believes in adver-
tising and have built up a good bus
mess thereby.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Officer Alex Culley, captured
black wife beater yesterday. The
coon has been lodging the officers
for thee weeks.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Will Brownlee of Kress City, was
here yesterday and registered at
the Randolf.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The brick masons went to work
again this morning on the Chic
brick. The hot weather of the past
week was more than they could
stand, hence they abandoned
work for few days.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

C. H. Pope, of Naples, Texas, is
here today, at the Randolf.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Mr.. James Faull left for Fulton
yesterday to visit his wife, who has
been there several days visiting her
mother, Mrs. Adams.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Educate Your nowols with Cnacarcth
Candy ualhnrtlc, cure constipation foroven
Toe, zoe, ttoo @ tail, druggists refund money
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

For a good white light, get the
Eupion
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Kirby Beach is the popular re-
sort these hot days. A fine place
for good bath and swim. Bus
win call any hour desired S2S'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Wanted: Two men capable of
becoming good statesmen to travel
through the country by private
conveyance. Permanent position
and good salary assured Address
B. this Office with references. 8-l6tf
From the farmers that came in
today we learn that yesterdays
rain came too late to help cotton
any. Drouth bad already killed off
the top crop. At the same time
precipitation did great deal for
turnips and cooled of the atmos-
phere.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Look out for malaria 1t is sea.
sonable now, A few doses of Prickly
Ash Bitters IS sure preventive
Sold by all druggists. s / 2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

ftNeAA W.
Highest Honors, Worlds Fair
Gold Medal, Midwinter FAN
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THE TEXARKANIAN
F.G. WOOTTEN. City Editor.
MONDAY, AUGUST %. 1899.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
No dust today
Ho for Kirby Beech"
C. H. Pope, of Naples, Texas, is
here today, at the Randolf.
Up-to-date tailor-made clothing
atIthe Globe. Az
Iced watermelons at Brown &
Tyler, always on hand, 8 "A
Don't have any oil in your lamps
but Eupion.
Get your shoes at the Globe
twenty per cent less than elsewhere
Eupion oil is the best on the
market.
1t is not often that we get a rain
from the east in summer like that
of yesterday.
Miss Fay Hudgins has returned
from her visit to Detroit, Texas,
and is at the Randolf.
A. B. Liggett, division superin-
tendent of the Cotton Belt is here
today at the Huckins,
Ii is shame for the west side to
let its bridges get in the dilapidated
condition they are now in.
Wanted-Chill sufferers to take
Chill Quit and get well. All drug
gists. 8241w
The best OF everything the mari
ct affords, at Huddleston Bro,
meat market
Brown & Tyler can feed the city
on all kinds of table delicacies at
reasonable prices. "a
Have your negatives and films
developed and printed at Artist SUI
ply Co., 2i4 State Line. sc
Divorced in one day from those
miserable chills by Judge" Chill
Quit, S24 tw
For Sale-Pair good mules, wag-
ON and harness-cheap. Apply tt
Q. F. Taylor. 825tf
Will Brownlee of Kress City, was
here yesterday and registered at
the Randolf.
MNot bale of cotton in today to
enliven things and make business
pick up.
W, P. Eakin, of Washington,
Ark, was here this morning on his
way home from Baker Springs.
The rain we had yesterday come
from the southeast and was accom-
panied by quite a little blow Of
wind.
Look out for malaria. 1t is sea
sonable now, A few doses of Priclh
Ash Bitters IS sure preventive
Sold by all druggists. 812w
Mr.. James Faull left for Fulton
yesterday to visit his wife, who has
been there several days visiting her
mother Mrs. Adams.
The Red Men will entertain at
their lodge room tonight. We
thank the high chief for an invita-,
tion 70 be present.
1t you want a good watch, clock,
OF any kind of iewelry or silverware,
go to Schuster's, on State Line Av-
enue. If
The kissing bugs kiss,
Now loses its pain,
The way Wonder Oil treats it.
Why Is simply a shame.
824lw
How Are Your KIdneysP
Dr. Hobbs spaGgus Pills cure all kidney Ills sam
pie free Add sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or M "
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Your Work Done
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The kissing bugs kiss,
Now loses its pain,
The way Wonder Oil treats it.
Why Is simply a shame.
s 241w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Miss Bessie Choate was taken sud-
denly sick this morning at the tele-
phone Office and had to leave for
home. We trust her sickness is
only mOmentary.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

You will save money by having
your harness made by the Edwards
Harness Company. They are now
working six experienced harness
makers in their shop. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

1t is not often that we get rain
from the east in summer like that
of yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

1t you want good watch, clock,
OF any kind of jewelry or silverware,
go to Schusters, on State Line Av-
euue. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

How Are Your KIdneysP
DR. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure ali kidney ills sam.
eiree' Add sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N Y.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28
THE TEXARKANIAN
FIG. WO0TTEN, City Editor.
MONDAY, AUGUST 28. 1899.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

No dust today.
Ho for Kirby Beech. "
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Mrs, Lee, with the Southwestern
Telephone Company here, has been
given a weeks lay off, and will spend
it at Fort Smith, Ark, leaving to-
morrow. We wish this clever lady
a happy visit
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Kirby Beach Natatorium is up
to-date-a delightful place to visit
for a swim and to cool off, 1t is a
large body of pure spring water,
which is constantly fiowing-best
of bath rooms, towels, etc, 828
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Miss Fay Hudgins has returned
from her visit to Detroit, Texas,
and is at the Randolf.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Eupion oil is the best on the
market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Mr.. Harry Methews, one of the
letter carriers, took his lay off on
Saturday. allowed him by the gov
ernment, Q5 days. and will spend it
at Queen City, Texas. We wish him
pleasant stay.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Up-to-date tailor,made clothing
atIthe Globe. 4-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

A. B. Liggett, division superin.
tendent of the Cotton Belt is here
today at the Huckins,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

II is shame for the west side to
let its bridges get in the dilapidated
condition they are now in.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Get your shoes at the Globe
twenty per cent less than elsewhere
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Artist Supply Co., IA State Line
Avenue, are selling steel engravings
aud etchings at from 15c to 50 less
than one-fourth actual val e. 629
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

For Sale-Pair good mules, wag.
on and harness-cheap, Apply t.
0, F. Taylor. 8-25tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28


makers in their shop, 86
For bargains in saddles, harness,
buggies, phaetons, surreys, spring
wagons, delivery wagons, road wag-
ons and farm wagons, go to the Ed
wards Harness Co., 223 East Broad
street, TeXarkana, Ark. 8-6
Having secured the services of
an expert watch maker, / am pre-
pared to give the public the very
best Of workmanship on their
watch or jewelry repairing, 1t
your watch is repaired by US it is
guaranteed for one year,
IS 27 CnAs S. ERBER
VIM. M, Johnson, a graduate of
the Philadelphia Opthalmic college
an optician of years of experience
is at your service, If you are in
need of glasses call at Charles S,
Erber and Mr.. Johnson will exam
inc your eyes free and will tell you
If you need glasses or not. S27
Rev. f. f. Harrell will begin
camp meeting at Liberty Camp
ground, six miles from Texarkana,
beginning Friday night We we're
requested to invite the people to
attend, also state that the rules Of
the camp ground is that the ladies
and gentlemne must not sit togeth-
er during service, This rule will be
strictly enforced and the manage.
meut wishes it understood by all as
they do not wish to serve notice on
those who do not know the rule
after service has begun, but will do
so should the rule be violated, We
learn that other ministers will as
sist Rev, Harrell
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28
Think it over, and call
us in. Turner & Sewer.

Wanted To know why you suffer
with chills and malarial disorders
when one bottle of Chill Quit will
cure you. s "A lw
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Iced watermelous at Brown &
Tyler, always on hand 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Divorced in one day from those
miserable chills by Judge" Chill
Quit, S24 tw
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The Edwards Harness Company
do not purchase anything but the
best of leather. That's the reason
for their harness giving entire sat
sfaction. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The best OF everything the mari
ct affords, at Huddleston Bro,
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

If you want the best of cleaning
and dyeiug, patronize the Excelsior
Dye Works, 322 West Front street
All work guaranteed. 90,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Our wholesale merchants seemed
to be right in the swim today for
trade, for we noticed many dray
loads of freight being carted to the
the different depots.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Have your negatives and films
developed and printed at Artist SUI
ply Co., IA State Line. 6.6|
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

If your hen house is infested with
mites, tell your troubles to Williams
& Williams. They can kill them
for you with their mite killer. 6-25
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Wanted-Chill sufferers to take
Chill Quit and get we'll All drug
gists. s "a 1w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Brown & Tyler can feed the city
on all kinds of table delicacies at
reasonable prices 8 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Give Brown & Tyler a trial order
if you never traded with them and
YOU will find them clever and ac-
commodating 8 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Buy your SHIRT waists and dry
goods at the Globe. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Don't have any oil in your lamps
but Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Take dose of Prickly Ash Bit.
ters at night when you 90 to bed
and you will feel bright and vigor-
Gus next morning, 1t will insure
you a copious and healthy passage
of the bowels, improved appetite
and digestion and Increased energy
of body aud brain, II BEATS stimu-
lating drinks because It's reWving
influence is natural, hence perma.
ueut Sold by all druggists,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The young people had a nice
dance at the residence of H. P.
Hudgins on last Friday evening.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

The man with the sprinkling con.
tract had a big smile yesterday af-
teruoon, but he will have to make
his rounds Just the same, when the
sun gets in one days work on the
sandy streets,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Mr.. John r. Allen and wife, of
Georgetown, Texas, accompanied
by Misses Olivia Taylor and, Eva
Lawrence, both Of Bonham, Texas,
registered here this morning on
their way home from an European
trip.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-08-28

Miller-Polk August q,
1899, at the residence of the brides
father, near Genoa, Miller County,
Ark, Mr. John H, Miller, of Texar-
kama, Ark, to Miss Myram Polk, J..
j. Peavy, Esquire, officiating.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
RECRUITING MOVING SLOWLY.
so FAR HAS ONLY
TWENTY-FIVE WEN.

Greater Percentage of Men Rejecte
Than Under the Former Calls for
NOIunteers-Requf Prncti-
caIIy the Same as Those for the
Regular Army-Boys Under TWEEN
ty-One Must Have the Consent OF
Their Parents.
Atlanta. July 1.-THE work of recruiting
for The Twenty-night Regiment OF Infan-
try is going on slowly al Fort Mcpherson
under the direction of Col Edwin F. Ilar-
din, who viii command the regiment.
A large percentage of the men VINO are
applying are rejected as unfit for army
life. An-ons the rejected ones are mum
her of men VINO served in the three Gcor-
gia volunteer regiments. The rules UNI
der which men are being now enlisted are
much more strict than those observed in
organizing the former volunteer regiments.
Up to cate only twenty-five men out of
the 1.2J0 necessary to complete the regl-
mont have been secured. Eight of these
came from Savannah to-day
The following officers reported to-day for
duty: Captain Cleveland Wicoxon Of At
lanta, First Lieutenant r. J. Arnold Of
Chattanooga, Tenn; First Lieutenant
Thomas II. Underwood of New Orleans
La; First Lieutenant W K Wheatly Of
Americus, First Lieutenant Edward II
Almand Of Conyers. and Second Lieuten-
ant G. NJ. Haley of Fort Gaines.
Men were on hand yesterday and again
this morning as soon as the door of the Of
fee was opened. More than a third of
those wno came were rejected, and many
had seen service before The reason of
this is thar there has been very little re-
Taxation in the physical requirements for
enlistment. \ bout the only change that
has been made in any of the requirements
lis that the men shall be enlisted without
restrictions as to citizenship or educa-
tional qualifications"
The age iimi. is left al is to So, as it is
for the regular service and no married
men are accepted Those enlisting be-
tween the ages of IS and p will have TO
have the written consent of parents or
guardians. The fact that boy was en-
listed in the old volunteers with the con-
sent of his parents viii not carry him in
10 the volunteers now. He will have 10 get
his parents or guardians consent, just as
though enistng for the first time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
Waycross News Notes.

Waycross, Ga, July 14.-B. w. James of
the Manor district harvested last year
5000 pounds of hay on a half-acre of land.
his year he has one acre from which he
expects TO harvest 10000 pounds Mr.
James has proven that raising hay is
moro profitable than Accent cotton
ON Monday the combined teachers in
sutute for the counties of Ware, Wayne
Pierce and Charlton will convene at the
public school buildiug in this city. 1t is
expected that a large number of teachers
viii DO present.
Mr.. J. II. O'Quinn, formerly of the Nc
Donough Institute al Baxley has been
elected 10 the principalship of the Pierce
County High School at Blackshear.
Miss smith of Haylow and Mr. Martin
NaruedOe of Naldosta were married at
the home OF Mr. y. ]. Smith, Wednes-
day morning. The bride is a cousin of
llr. Smith. and the groom is a nephew of
Mai. j. O. Naruedoe, II. c. "
j. A. Walden has been appointed road
commissioner for the ,256th district C. M
to fin the vacancy caused by the death of
DR. William P. Babcock
The law firm of Spence e. Jeffords has
been dissolved by mutual consent
Hon. j. r. Mcdonald has prepared his
bill, which will he introduced in the next
Georgia Legislature, looking to the taxa
ton of dogs for the protection of the
sheep industry, and for the benefit of the
public school funds of Ware county,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
KNIGHT OF THE GARTER WON.
Upset the Talent in the Third Rnce
at Brighton Beach.

New York, July 1.-THE handicap at one
mile and a quarter, the third race on the
card, was the feature of the racing at
Brighton Beach to-day.
Decanter was the favorite at to l, but
George Boyd was heavily backed Knight
of the Garter upset the talent, however
by taking the track a the fall of the flag,
making all the running and winning hand
lily by a length and half in the good
time of 2:O6 20. Decanter was second, a
length before George Boyd, who was slow
TO begin, and worked a stormy passage
Summaries:
First Race-Six furlongs Montauic. Q to
l, won, with Maribert, ! to 2, and out.
second, and Trumpet, Is to l. third. Time
liza 3-5
Second Race-Five furlongs Decide. to
., won, with Exit u to / and to l, Sec
ond, and Emigre, 6 to I, third. Time
10l So
Third Race-One and one-quarter miles.
Knight of the Garter, 7 to l, won, with
Decanter, 2 TO l and to s. second and
George Boyd, to 2, third. Time 2:06 2-5.
Fourth Race-Five furlongs. Warning. 3
to 1, won, with Affect 10 and | 10 2.
second, and Fluke, u to l, third. Time
/ :01 -.
Fifth Race-One mile. The Kentuckian.
to 8, won, with Wait Not, to / and
Z to /, second, and Air Hubert 10 to I,
third. Time 1:41 %
Sixth Race-One and one-sjxteenth
miles. Approval. to 10, won. with Cant.
Sigsboe, Z to and ? TO 5, second, and
Grey Jacques 80 to l. third. Time 80
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
PAID PENALTY on GALLONS.
VIII Wilson Hanged for the Mur-
der of Marshall Osburn.

Eastman, Ga, July 1A-Wil Wilson, col
ored, was hanged here to-day for he muir
der Of Marshall Osburn OF Chauneey, on
Jan. 81. r 17b.-a-
Wilson was an accomplice of Cain Stew
ems who was hanged June %. and was
40 have been hanged with him. but was
resDited by the Governor for twenty days
pending an investigation by jhe board Of
pardCns. The board refused TO interfere
with the sentence, and Wilson to-day paid
the penalty.
The prisoner was conveyed o The scaffold
al II O'Clock a. m, where, after making a
short statement and having prayer offered
up for him, he was hanged. Wilson show
ed steady nerve, only a slight tremor be
ing perceptible. He maintained his inno-
cence, claiming that Stevens did the kill
Ing. The drop fel a 1875 O'Clock a. m.
and he was pronounced dead in eleven
minutes by Physicians Clark and Rose
Wilson's neck was broken by The fan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
VIII Haul Rock for Athens.

Athens, Ga. July 1.-THE city of Athens
has closed a contract with the Athens
Electric Railway Company TO haul rock
from the city's big quarry up to the CEN
ter of the city where the street paving is
being done The Electric Railway Com
pany will tap their lines on Hancock ave
nue. and run new line from there down
Pulaski 10 Broad street and through
valley to the quarry, which will make
about half mile of new track. The city's
rock crusher is located at the quarry and
this connection will add greatly to the con-
venienee and rapidly of the work on the
paving.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
SPECIALS FOR TODAY.


EXTRA LARGE IVY WATER MEL
ONs.
FANCY GRAPES IN 5-LB. BASKETS
2Oc EACH.
FANCY INDIAN RIVER PINEAP-
PIES Toe EACH.
FANCY alberta PEACHES soc
BASKET.
THE MOST DELICIOUS SUMMER
DRINKS IN \ BOTTLE OF CLARET,
ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, LEMON
AND CHERRY SHRUB. 23c BOTTLE.
FANCY NESsINA LEMONS 15c DOZ.
LIE CONTE PEARS FOR PRE-
SERVING RECEIVED DAILY, soc
PECK.
c. A. DRAYTON GROCERY CO.,
Telephone 10. 10 Whitaker st.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
Cleveland an Easy Thing.

Baltimore July 14.-Cleveland was easy
for the Orioles to-day in one-sjded game.
Pitcher Bates was hit over the heart by
a pitched ball in the second inning and
seemed to be badly hurt, but after a time
resumed play and pitched the game out
Attendance LIZA. Score: Ri Z.
Baltimore Il . 2 i 0 0 Oh y 3
Cleveland I'll 0 o. 4
Batteries-Hnl and Crisham; Bates and
SehTecongost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
RESULTS on THE DIAMOND.
PhiHies Defeated Cincinnati In an
Exciting Game.

Philadelphia. July 1.-THE Phlliies de
feated the Ciucinnaus to-day in an excit-
ins game. The bad feature Of the contest
was The continuous wrangle of both teams.
Steinfelt was rendered unconscious for
nearly five minutes in the third inning as
result of a collision with Lajoie at sec
ond base. Attendance 4,403. Score:
R.H +.
Cincinnati III O131O 0-6 10 3
Philadelphia ! 0 o 0 0 x-9 10 3
Baueries-Hawley. Phillips and Wood;
Donohue, Piatt and Mcfarland
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
Boston shut out Pittsburp

Boston. July 14-It was a pitchers battle
to-day between Nichols and Chesebro, and
the former was strong enough to keep
the Pittsburgs down to a solitary hit AT
tendance 1000. Score R.H.E.
Boston ........O 2 0 o 0 o x-2 4 0
Pittsburg 80 0 0 0 0 0 90 / I
Batteries-Nichols and Clarke; Chesebro
and SchriVer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15

New York, July 1.-THE St Louis de-
feated the New Yorks to-day in an inter
esting game. The locals made nearly
three times as many hits as the visitors,
but three Of the latter's hits we're made
at the right time. Attendance 600 Score:
R.HE.
New York 20 0 0 0 o 0 0 II Il 2
ST Louis 80 0 l 0 l Is 2
Batteries-Meekin and Warner; Young
and O'ConnOr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
DU BIGNoN IN THE CAPITOL.
Life-size Portrait of the Savannah
inn 10 BE Placed Therc

Atlanta, July IA life size portrait OF
Hon. f. 6. duBignon was received at the
capitol to-day, and wil he placed in a
prominent position among the other por-
traits Of distinguished GeOrgians.
Mr.. duBlgnon was president OF The first
Senate which met IN the new capitol build
ing and il has been very appropriately
suggested that his portrait should adorn
the walls OF The Senate chamber in which
he was the highest officer at that time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15
WAS A SURPRISE IN ATHENS.
Classic City VIII Warmly Welcome
Chancellor Hill.

Athens Ca. July 1.-THE election of w
=. Hill as chancellor Of the University of
Georgia was a. great surprise. His name
was not thought Of for the place.
The universal opinion among the citizens
here is that the trustees have made wise
choice. Mr. Hin made "A fine record in
Athens WHOM student. He will be warm
" received II is general opinion Of
our best citizens that a better man could
not be secured. Athens will receive Walter
E. Hin with open arms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-15

BOat-Keepers Have soft snaps-An
Electrician Selected.

BOat-Keepers Have soft snaps-An
Electrician Selected.
Port Royal S. c., July 14.-By all odds
the softest job of the naval station is that
of boat keeper. Every tugboat, old tub,
or other vessel belonging to the govern
ment and not in active service, has three
boat keepers. Each gets 81 per day and
have nothing to do save watch the craft
they are placed on Every third day is
holiday This being the case there are
always a legion of applications on file fer
the soft snap. This week three additional
boat keepers were appointed for one of the
vessels out of commission. Heretofore The
appointment lay with the chief carpenter,
but, l understand, the appointment for
this position win hereafter be from head
quarters in Washington. In obtaining one
of these berths much depends on pull"
In the competitive examination for cleo
trician at the station, Mr. Louis Turnip-
seed, a brother of Rev. r. e. Turnipseed,
is the successful candidate. He is a grad
uate of Clemson College, and a very bright
and accomplished young man. He is
near relative of the late DR.. Turnipseed,
whose services doing the Crimean war, as
a volunteer in the Russian army surgical
department, so pleased the Gar that he
was knighted and decorated. The position
of electrician at the station is berth
worth 81 2C0 a year.