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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
ITS 24TH ANNIVERSARY.
Rifle Association VIII Banquet To-
might at the Yacht Club.

night at the Yacht Club.
The twenty-fourth anniversary of the
Savannah Rife Association will be cele-
brated by dinner by the members and
a number of invited guests tonight at the
Yacht Club. The lower floor of the club
house will be used for the occasion. and
the hanqueters viii take their seats at
$50 O'Clock.
The annual celebrations Of the associs-
ton are always Pleasant affairs, and thar
of tonight is expected to be in no way be-
hind former occasions. The gentlemen
who have been chosen as speakers are
recognized as entertainers of the foremost
rank, and their efforts will doubtless be a
treat 10 all.
Those who will speak are Mr.. Georse. A
Mercer, Jr., Mr.. j. r. Saussy, Mr.. Walter
Hartrldge and Mr.. Davis Freeman. ON
ers may he called upon when the evening
wakes late and the banqueters wax merry
but the programme as made up provides
for no other set toasis than those ia
which these gentlemen wiz respond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

VIII Relieve Col. BeIIinger when
He Goes on His Four NOnths' Leave.

VIII Relieve Col. BeIIinger when
He Goes on His Four Months Leave.
The last of June or the first of July
Col. J. b. Bellinger, depot quartermaster,
will leave Savannah to spend four months
leave wherever his fancy may lead him.
1t will be a well-earned and richly deserv-
ed rest, for his labors have been arduous
has been acting as depot quartermaster
first at Tampa and then at Savannah. and
responsibilities have weighed upon him.
The friends he has made since his coming
10 this city trust the ravages his labors
have wrought in his appearance will not
long be able to stand against the recrea-
lions to which he viii resort during his
leave to drive away all trace Of care.
Col. Behinger goes first to New Jersey.
where he viii join his family. From there
he will go to the Adrondacks or other
mountains. He will be relieved mere by
Col. d. D. Wheeler, a special inspector of
the quartermaster department
Col. Wheeler is by no means unknown in
Savannah. as he has made many visits 10
the city in the line of duty. He is ex-
pected within the next day or two to COM
plete some inspection he has been engag-
eu upon Qh hulahlhS w HS WIZ return 10
Washington for a few days and win then
come back 10 Savannah to take up Col
Bellingers work The latter is busly
engaged at present in order that he may
leave everything pertaining to the Office
in perfect shape for Col. Wheeler to take
hold.
Col. Bellinger says it is quite likely that
there win be a reduction in the force en-
ployed by the quartermasters department
at Savannah about july l. The work is
not so heavy as il has been and conse-
quendy there is not such need for large
frV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
COMMISSIONERS JUNE MEETING.
An Agreement Reached with McSsrs.
Sack and Grimm.

The County Commissioners will hold
their June meeting this afternoon. There
10 but little business of importance to
come before the meeting. but this will give
the commissioners more time in which 10
discuss the changes made In their budget
by the last grand jury.
An agreement has been reached between
the commissioners and Messrs. Henry
Sack and Diedrich Grimm on the subject
as the filing in of the old Casey canal
on the lands Of Messrs. Sack and Grimm
and the county attorney has been instruct
ed to draw up written agreement to be
signed by the parties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
HANDED OVER TO CAROLINA.
Fighting ExcursiOnists to Go to the
Palmetto state.

Palmetto State.
Henry Watkins and James Edwards, the
negroes whose row on board the steamer
Alpha at Daufuskie eliminated in the Sc
rious injury of Hattie Savage we're yes
terday turned over TO the South Carolina
authorities on warrant, and carried back
to the scene of the difficulty.
1t Will be remembered that the trouble
occurred just as the Alpha was leaving
her dock on the return trip and that as a
consequence the wrongdoers were not
amenable TO the laws of this state, but 10
those of the state of South Carolina. For
this reason they We're handed over to the
deputy who came for them yesterday
morning. Although both of the men we-e
arrested it is probable that Watkins only
will be provn guilty and that IL will
be established that Edwards part in the
fight was that of a would-be peacemaker.
The management of the excursion says
that neither Edwards nor Watkins are
members Of The Adelphia Club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
CORONER WILL HOLD INQUEST.
Murder of Moses Green at N1onteith
20 he Examined This Morning.

murder OF Vases Green at Monteith
10 he Examined This Morning.
The witnesses to the fatal woundiug Of
Moses Green at Monteiih two weeks ago
have been summoned to be present al the
Office of The coroner at 10 o'clock this
morning, when che inquest is to be held
Il win he remembered that Green died at
the Georgia Infirmary. to which he had
been brought a day or two after the af-
fray.
Six Of the seven negroes who are charg-
ed with his murder have been arrested
and are In jail. awaiting the decision of
the ooroner's jury. \ number OF wit
nesses have been summoned, and the in
quest is TO be held at an earlier hout than
usual IN order that they may be enabled
to get through with their testimony and
return to their homes in the country some
time during the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

Mrs. L. w. Wortsman of this city has
been elected honorary trustee of the He
brew Orphan Home at Atlanta and mem
Der of the vistor.al committee. The honor
is an appreciated one. Mrs. Wortsman is
president of the Ladies' Hebrew Benevo-
lent Society of this city. and IS deeply in
terested in charity work, particularly that
of the orphan home
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
CHILD WANDERED AWAY.

Little Son of NJ. A. sOlOmons Lost.
But Found After Few Hours.
Moses Sclomons, The 2-year-old son of
dr NJ. 4. so.omons, residing en- Nichols
street, wandered away from his home YES.
terday morning and was found only aftor
a search of five hours During the tins
the child was absent his parents wsre
greaily anxious and perturbed. and ~
course correspondngly relieved when tha
boy was returned to their arms
The little chap had been left in chorqa
Of his brother only year or t1vo MAJ
than himself and attracted by sometbina
that Pleased his youthful vision or bear7
ing had strayed some distance from Ill.,
home. lie was cared for by a charitabrs
by a policeman and carried back hona
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
MADE BATTALION ADJUTANT.
w. II. Elliott Appointed for First
squadron, First Cavalry.

sVuuuron, FIRST cavalry.
Mr.. w. II. Elliott has been appointed
adjutant of the First Squadron of the
First Regiment, Cavalry, Georgia vo,un-
teers. That is the squadron commanded
by Maj. Beirne Gordon, and it was by
that officer that Mr.. Elliott was appoint
ed. He has been ordered to report TO The
examining board for examination as a
first lieutenant, the rank the position of
adiutant carries with il.
-ir. w. f. Blois was adjutant of the
squadron while Maj. r. w. Meldrim was
in command. The promotion OF Mai Mel
drim 10 The lieutenant colone,cy caused
Mr.. Blois to tender his resiguatio il be-
ing the prerogative of the squadron COM
manders TO make their own appointments
of adjutants.
MIR. Elliott is an excellent soldier. and
Mai. Gordon is well satisfied to secure an
officer in whom he has such great con-
hdence. For many years Mr. Elliott was
a member of the Georgia lIussars. and he
was gradually promoted in the non-com-
missioned line of the troop until he be-
came third sergeant 1t was that position
he resigned few weeks ago
S-e--s
Visit Fernandina Sunday, June II. Only
Il
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
Take No Other

The best Ginger Ale is Wheeler's; il is
sparkling, nutritious and delicious
Don't let any one tell you to take an
other Ginger Ale which is just as good
simply to accommodate the merchant and
not yourself,
The Wheeler Ginger Ale is the best av-
cry time.
Importers, Lippman Bros.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
LOWERED THE CURLING.

Pedestrians DO Not Have to Climb
SO High ON Bull street Now.
Alderman Dixon feels that the problem
of getting The elevated walks at the end
of the grass plats at the different street
crossings in Oglethorpe avenue, has been
solved in lowering the approaches The
curb was lowered and the brick pave
ment rebuilt accordingly In this way the
pedestrian Is enabled 10 pass over the
Walk without much effort The step Is
barely elevated above the level of the
paving.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

stiIl 500 Property Owners who Have
Not Made Retmrns

Tax Receiver Dillon had his hands fun
yesterday receiving the returns of property
owners who were anxious to get in before
the books closed. Capt. Dillon will re-
ceive no returns to-day, as he has other
business to attend 10, and, besides. needs
time in which TO enter up the returns
made during the last few days.
Capt Dillon says that there are still
about 300 property owners who have failed
20 make their returns. For their benefit
he viii hold his books open tomorrow and
Saturday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

1t is a great deai easier to keep well than
it is to get well after you are once sick
Johnson's Tonic vitallzes impoverished
blood. 1t gives a splendid appetite 1t is
the ideal medicine for our Southern oil
mate. If you feel all let down. brace nm
on a bottle of Johnsons Tonic. Nothing
else aS goOd.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

The Plant System WILL until further no.
tice, sell Sunday excursion tickets. savan-
nah 10 Charleston and return. for Ons
Dollar Trains leave Savannah ARIA
returning, leave Charleston 30. m ~. ~ -
D. mad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

Don't wait to get sick. If you are well
Keep well by using Johnson's Tonic ,rha
man that boasted that he had poyou -
sick confessed, after taking ,t-u1 oee,i
course Of Johnson's Tonic. thar he Saa
never been well before in his life 1ohn
sons Tonic is a great builder up Of nonr
health.-ad N u POOr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
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HIBERNTANs' PICNIC AT TYBEE.
Special Trains Carried "a Crowd Of
Something Like I,Oa5 People.

oUWethIhE Like I,Vd0 FeopIe.
Division No. J. Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans had its annual picnic at Tybee yes
terday. Special trains were run to and
from the island for the benefit OF the
large crowds that went down, and It is
said in the neighborhood of 1000 people
attended
The pavilion of Hotel Tybee was the
scene Of the greatest enjoyment, for Il
was there the spread was made A boun-
tiful supply of dainties was taken along
and no one lacked for the good things
that go 20 make a picnic all il should be-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
Ribbon SnIc Tn-hnr

Black Taffeta and NORA Ribbon 5-inch.
es wide, worth S5c, to-days price pic
Krouskoff's Daisy Ribbon all eolors. all
silk; to-day's price 1c yard. Krous-
koff' Sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

Offers the savaunahians one do,iar
savannah to Charleston and return. T.ck-
e.s on sac every Sunday. Trains lev.
S -, ,.,iilii a. m; returning Ieovs
oi''iieS'oh al p. m. and 1115 p. m.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
GARDENERS BAZAAR,
II BrOughtOn Street, East.

Closing out sale of Hammocks.
A good, full-size hammock, pillow,
stretcher, hooks and ropes, worth
S1.25, for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SS
Hammock, very fine, extra large, pill
low. stretcher, 2 hooks and ropes,
worth $500, for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81
Hammock, still better. with all appli-
ances, worth $500 ...................... 70
Wood hammock stretchers ..,..."..." 7
Hammock hooks NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .
Hammock ropes OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .
Croquet Sets OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. II
Mocking Bird, Parrot and Canary Cages.
Nocking bird food, pounds. ............. 3
Canary seed, plain or mixed, three
Parrot seed, two pounds ................ .
Bird medicines, bottle .................. %
Parrots and Canary Birds.
Goldfish and globe ...................... %
Fish grass, 10c and observation-disclosures. .
Stationery
Z00 envelopes ...............''''''s's''
Good tablets ................'''
Excellent note paper, qutre ...,......., D
APpletOn's Town and Country Library, -
worth $LW .......,.,....''.' 10
LOCO novels, standard authors .......,.' ~
Medical, Historc cal, Biographical and
Miscellaneous Books.
The Home Journal, June number 800. 70
Excellent eyeglasses and spectacleSn ~
Sterling silver novelties; gilt oet
buckles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

To-day trimmed hats at ~oo -
Wv o,S s ana @oo. These are new goods. nor
o.d shop-worn stock like others Offer - 80
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

Speaking of a good champagne brings in
mind Cooks Imperial Champagne Extra
Dry. The wine that sparkies.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
nnbN Cnn SnIc-

Your choice of any cap in Krouskon, ;
stock to-day 25c-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08
WAITING FOR BRUNNER's REPLY.
Mayor Myers Looking for a Letter
From Him Any Day.

IEV" HIN My BNN.
The committee that communicated with
DR.. w. f. Drummer the action Of Council
offering him the position of health officer
Of Savannah at a salary of $500. expeet
70 hear from him by Saturday. They ex
peet a definite reply, and wrote the letter
50 as TO bring one. a cablegram was re-
CeiFed Yesterday by the Mayor but he
declined 10 disclose its contents or "a .1;s-
euss it in any way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

Fernandiua and return, only $l1O. Sun
day, June Had.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-08

Visit Fernandina sunday. June H. only
s1l0 round tTip.-ad.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-04

his own bravery. 1t was story that thrilled
every one, and when he closed with splen-
did peroration which was, in fact, an apos-
trophe to the American tag, the enthusiasm
Of the crowd was unbounded.
As he settled back in the chair he heard
the master of ceremonies announce that
Miss Wordsworth from the west" would
sing the 'Star-Spanged Banner"
Capt. Chevers started at the name and
leaned forward as a tall, regal-looking girl
advanced from one end of the platform and
stood before the people. He could not see
her face, for it was slightly turned away,
and then he settled back as her musical voice
began the national anthem.
The crowd seemed to stand spellbound.
Such singing was a revelation to every one
who listened; never before had the words of
Keys immortal anthem thrilled them as un-
der the spell of that young girls voice. The
very birds which had been twittering in the
shade-trees paid tribute to her with silence,
and no one stirred until the last word had
! died upon her lips,
Then tumultuous cheer burst forth and
as she turned away, blushing beneath her
wonderful triumph, Capt. Chevers started
to his feet.
"Tracy-N1iss Wordsworth" he ex-
claiWed. "What a fool | am, anyhow" he
Continued, soto yoce. IT'S another
Tracy"
But the tall girl had turned, and she ard
the hero of Manila stood face to face.
Il want TO thank you for your singing,
Tracy-pardon me, Miss Wordsworth"
said the stammering captain. ct was SUI
perb, matchless You used to sing so well
at Lostcreek school, you know, when We"
Thank you, Capt. Chevers," interrupted
the girl. She held out her hand "You
don't imagine that have forgotten those
days, hope?" .....
''Not at ALL but you see did not remain
long at the school and, while have thought
often of those happy times, had quite lost
sight of you"
The occupants of the platform were now
quitting it, as the song was the last feature
of the programme, and Capt. Chevers es-
corted Miss Wordsworth to the carriage.
81 see you've captured another prisoner,
captain" laughed Jackson, cavalierly.
"Was it an unconditional surrender"
Both the captain and Tracy blushed and
Harriet automatically came to the rescue
of both by welcoming her friend Tracy, in
the warmest terms.
81 guess you're glad / added you to the
programme, eh, captain the lrrepressible
Jackson broke in. Its great Fourth for
you, imagine. Glad you came, Ell? Well,
good day and good luck!"
In the excitement attendant on the pole
raising Capt. Chevers did not participates as
jackson remarked to friend he had en-
barked upon "another campaign" and
Cousin Harriet" seemed to be furnishing
good deal of the ammunition.
When the events of the day were over and
the star-spangled banner hoated from the
top of the tallest liberty pole in Miami
county, Capt. Chevers drove home, with
Miss Wordsworth as Cousin Harriet's
guest
Everything is pleasant at Orchard Knob,
and the reader will not be surprised when he
hears that Tracy Wordsworth has decided to
proong her stay among friends in the east,
nor that Capt. Chevers is looking forward
to happy future which he dates from the
last glorious Fourth Of July"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-04

,sre Harriet recalls her in her cheerful,
reminiscent way. It's not the first time I've
.hought Of her lately, but pshaw! that's all. !"
He rose and entered the house, to reap
pear on the porch few minutes later in uni
orm, ready for the ride over the hills.
Tracy came out just as the carriage was
Jrought round and the two cousins seated
themselves in it while John took up the
ines.
The noise of the celebrants now came over
he hills with more distinctness, and the
,aptain laughingly said that it reminded him
ust triAe Of military life. The ride was
pleasant, because both were chatty, and pres
'ntly the carriage pulled into the long main
treet of the western village. The liberty
pole" soon to be raised with appropriate
ceremonies, lay on the ground receiving the
finishing touches, and the captain was warm.
y greeted by old friends the moment he
vas seen.
1--WE expect short address from one of
he victors of Manila" playfully said Jack
son. Il was bold enough to give the commit
zee an affirmative response for you, and"
why, | never made a speech in my life,"
broke in Capt. Chevers. Look here, Jack
son; this will never do"
But, hang it all! you cant well decline.
See what a mess it would get me into.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-04

rol Graham. An amazing scene greeted
them.
Jem's fellow celebrants had arrived
one had thrown package of frecrackers
aloft.
1t had fallen on the Toulouse roof,
sparks had dropped, Jem's gunpowder had
ignited.
Three affrighted runners were lodging a
shower of splinters.
A fourth lay fiat. He got up with yell,
grabbing a bleeding chin.
Something hit mel" he shouted. "Aha!"
with a pounce, lit was this"
"My fathers old tin box!" cried Graham,
recognizing familiar object
at was hidden in the Toulouse" guessed
Jem.
Graham pulled up the cover. Papers-the
paper! A cry of JOY rang out
Found something" futtered Jem.
Eyes" mummured Graham, in deep emo
tion-"I have found-happness.
That was what the recovered document
meant the farm, Nellie, life at its fullest,
fairest!
"Here," said Graham, and bill slipped
into Jem's hand-"celebrat
'Ill bet," whispered Jem's gossipv
chum, chat pays for wedding charivari
aIso!"
81 hope!" murmured Jem, fervently.
"He deserves everything that's good And
she, too, the angel.bless her! Hurrah! The
explosion seems to have shattered the
clouds, and everything is golden, glorious
Fourth Of July sunshine,"
WELDON j. COBB.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-04

stood pat for you and had not time to let
you know"
They're all acquaintances, Harold" said
] Cousin Harriet. You won't be criticised
and, besides, they want to hear from one of
The heroes of Manila"
Heroes, fiddlesticks! Is every man
hero because he does his duty"
"And they've got an interesting pro-
gramnre, captain, said Jackson at this june
eure. Judge Somers is to do the spread
eagle part of it, and you know what he can
do. The West Milton quartette is to sing,
and they're promised patriotic song from
young lady who lives-I don't know just
where-she came here on visit last night
So walk up to the trenches, captain. III
stand by you through thick and thin"
Capt Chevers appealed to Harriet, but
that young lady, who had a great deal of
confidence in her soldier cousin, urged him
to accept the invitation extended through
jackson, and at last in sheer desperation be
agreed to do SO.
Presently the programme committee
waited on him officially, and he permitted
himself to be escorted to the speakers
stand This was an deliberately decorated
affair and overlooked the pretty little pub
lie square for which Hampton was famous.
The young captain was given an ovation as
he walked to the seat assigned him. and he
cast look toward Harriet, who was watch.
ing the proceedings from the carriage
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-04


yond the stately elms which had stood so
long before the oId-fashioned house, his
thoughts went lack to the days when, as
boy he played there and life was full of
careless gee.
The paper, blown by little skit Of wind,
Implied from his thin hands and fell az his
feet. He did not stoop to pick it up, but
let it lie where it had huttered, Presently
from the village just beyond the hills came
the echoes of lannon's boom and his face
for a moment lighted up as he remember ed
that it was the nations holiday, and he
thought OF the Fourths the years had carried
out to sea.
The door behind him opened so softly that
he did not hear it, nor the footsteps which
came, gazele-lke, to his chair. When he
looked up it was to gaze into the face of
fair girl whose hand had fallen lightly upon
his sleeve.
"You remember you asked about Tracy
yesterday" said the young maid.
ooh, yes-Tracy Wordsworth said the
captain. 81 had forgotten-almost."
Did the young girl believe the captain?
She seemed to smile and for a moment her
gaze wandered from him.
81 have just found one of her letters-one
she wrote me last winter"
"Ah"
"The last one / got from her, believe.
She mentions you in it.
The captain grew interested.
81 went to Manila last summer, you
know, Harriet. Tracy? All yes, knew
her when came back from school, but the
family moved away shortly after that
and"
The captains companion was opening
letter with her dainty fingers and, strange
to say, he was watching her. IT.
: "Tracy thought she might come back this
summer" continued the girl. "She had
heard somehow that you were away and
wished you a safe return"
That's clever. ] thought she had for
gotten me-"
: "Not quite, as it seems. She never quite
forgets her friends, but"
The captain waited for the completion Of
the sentence, but it was not finished.
"You are not going over to Hampton to.
day, believer suddenly asked Harriet.
Il believe ] WILL 1t is the Fourth, you
know, and / half promised Jackson that
would help him celebrate it in old style"
IF you keep out of the sun you will,get
along. I'm doctor now, you see" and the
speaker laughed. II will order out the car.
rage while you make your toilet" and the
fair face vanished and the captain was alone
again
+ "fhst was queer" he said TO himself, as
he kicked the newspaper away from his feet
was thinking about Tracy myself and