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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
EXCURSION WAS CALLED OFF.
Vrouble Was Feared Had 1t Gone
Through Palmetto.


Through Palmetto.
Atlanta, May 20,-The negro excursion
train for Columbus, via Newman, which
was booked to leave Atlanta tonight, was
not run.
on account of the threats that negroes
on the train would fire upon the town of
Palmetto to avenge the burning of Sam
Hose and the excitement of the people of
that town in consequence, the contract of
the Atlanta and West Point road for run
ming the train was cancelled this after
noon.
Serious trouble was feared, If the train
had been run Many anonymous letters
nave been received In Palmetto, evidently
written by Atlanta negroes, declaring ven
geance for Sam Hose, and in consequence
the Palmetto people were prepared to de-
tend their town. If any firing had been
done from the excursion train, Mayor Ar
mold of Palmetto told Gov. Gambler, to
whom he had reported the situation that
his people would turn their guns loose
and much bloodshed would result.
The Atlanta police had prepared 10
search all negroes boarding the train. ha1
Il been run, to prevent them from carry
ing firearms through Palmetto, but even
WIN this precaution the excursion would
probably have caused trouble. and its cali
ing of was, therefore, brought about
through the efforts of the officials
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
MARRIAGES.


DOYLE-WILSON.- at 81
Patrick's Church, by the Rev. Father Johr
Mccarthy. on Thursday. April 20, 1893
Miss Fannie Doyle to Mr.. Ernest c. vii
son.
FRASER-COLEMAN.-Married, Mon
day. May Is, at Trinity parsonage, by Rev
Bascom Anthony. Miss Georgia Fraser OF
Savannah, TO Walter f. Coleman of Pen
sacola, Fla. No cards.
PIERCE-Married at Wadley
Ca, May a, 1899, by Rev. e. A. Cutler
Mr.. J. S. Jordan of Savannah Ga, to Miss
Minnie Pierce, Kite. Ga.
POST-SCOTT.-Married, at the resi-
denoe of Mrs. II. Post South Fourth street,
Brooklyn, Miss NJ. Teresa Scott. savan-
nah, Ga, to Mr.. Arthur w. Post, New
York city, the Goth ultimo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
PROPOSALS.

Georgia Construction Company, Office
of Chief Engineer, Savannah, Ca,
May 15, 1S9S.-sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at this office until 10 a. m. May 80,
1899, for grading, laying track. building
tresties and substructure of bridge across
the Savannah river from Meldrlm to
Hutchinson Island on the Georgia ami
Alabama Railway extended.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
office of Chief Engineer
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids. A. HUNTER JOHNSON.
Chief Engineer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
SATURDAY EARLY CLOSING.

The undersigned will close their places
OF business on Saturdays at 2 p. m. from
May 20 until Aug. 10, both dates inclusive;
NJ. Fersts Sons & Coz. E. Grady & Sons
Savh Grocery Co. Hunter, Pearce &
J. NJ. Dixon & Co. Battey.
A. Ehrlich x Bro Smith Bros.
). Guckenheimer & A. LETTER Co
sons II. Solomon & Son.
a. - Hun q Co. G.. w. Tiedeman &
C. e. Suits & Co. Bro
Gins Young & Co. Lee Roy Myers & Co
Herman Kayton. C. NJ. Gilbert & Co.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
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SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB.

The Savannah Yacht Club viii hold its
annual regatta at its Club House at Thun-
derbolt on Friday, May %. The steamer
Clifton has been chartered to take the
members of the club, their families and
guests over the course to witness the
races, and will leave the Exchange dock
promptly al o'clock a. m. The Regi-
mental Band has been secured TO provide
music on the trip and also for dancing al
the Club House after the return from
down the river. The races will be as fol-
lows and for the following prizes:
FIRST CLASS-Cabn yachts, q feet
and over in length. First prize, 500; sec
ond prize $25.
SECOND CLASS-Cabln yachts, under
q feet. First prize $50; second prize SIS.
THIRD CLASS-Open yachts, 20 feet
and under. First prize $50; second prize $15
FOURTH CLASS-Open batteau. First
prize $50; second prize $40.
In all classes there must be three or
more boats to enter and start, or no sec
ond prize will be given.
The course for the first and second class
cabin yachts win be from line in front
of the Yacht Club House to and around
the Cabbage Island spit buoy, off the
north end of Warsaw Island and back
across the starting line twenty miles The
third class yachts and the batteau will
san from a me III front Oh tNe 1aCnI GluD
House to and around a stake boat an
chored in the sound, midway between the
mouth of Joe's Cut and Tybee Cut, and
back across the starting line, fifteen
miles.
All yachts must be entered by y O'clock
m. on Thursday, the 18th inst, with the
secretary of the club w. Fl. Crane at the
Office of Julian Schley. Esq, Board of
Trade building, or Mr.. w. D. Simkins,
Chairman. Savannah. in writing. upon
printed slips provided for that purpose,
giving kind of yacht, length over all,
length water line, and naming class for
which she is entered. The measurers
committee request that all yachts be at
or near the Club House on Thursday af-
ternoon, so they can be measured. For any
further information call upon any mem
Der of the Sailing Committee.
w. D. SIMKINS, Chairman;
ALBERT WILLY,
A. H. MACDONELL,
NORMAN BECKETT,
Sailing Committee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
THE BEST LOTS IN THE CITY

Are those belonging 10 the Savannah In
vestment Company, on Barnard street, be-
tween Third and Fifth streets.
observe these lots as you ride on the
Barnard cars.
They have recently been paved and grad
ed, and are now on the market.
l want to sell to those who intend the
erection of homes and TO such win make
valuable concessions.
/ can make terms as easy as the cas-
lest, and invite conferences with home
seekers, who desire a strictly first-class
location, with ali the conveniences of city
life. c. II. DORSETT.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

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BEST.-The friends and acquaintances
w. Richardson are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral of the former from her
late residence, 1O5 Best street, west, at
$3.50 O'Clock this Sunday morning. In
terment at Laurel Grove cemetry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
WE ARE NOW PREPARING
TO SUPPLY CHAINLESS
"sTEARNS BICYCLES"

Fitted with the "STEARNS BEVEL
GEARS and the "STEARNS SAGER
GEARS" The Stearns Bevel Gear
Chainless is as perfect as Bicycle can
he made. Nothing so handsome moth
ing so stylish. Its poiats of perfection
are mainly in technical construction.
Its features of excellence is in the cut
ting Of the gears Other manufacturers
generate the gears first, then harden.
Metal warps in tempering. +. c.
Stearns s. Co. harden the gears first
then they are generated. Therefore, the
Stearns Bevel Gears are correct when
assembled. A trial viii convince you
the "stearns Sager Roller Gear" Chain
less is equally as attractive In appear
ance as their bevel gear.
The "Sager Gear" has been tested in
snepd. and all records up to two miles
are held by this type OF machine We
have on hand a complete line of chain
wheels.
Our line of Sundries is the most
complete South.
Our Repair Department is complete
in every detail. We are prepared to
nut in a spoke, vulcanize your tire, or
build you a wheel.
II. V. CONNERAT,
Phone ESQ $40 Bull
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
TWO DEATHS AT ALBANY.

Miss GEORGIA GerVis and Mrs. Rob
ert Anderson.
Albany, Ga. May 9O-Miss Georgia Ger
Wis youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Gervis
died at her mothers home on Washington
streets about O'Clock this morning of
CONSUMPTION. She was young lady Of
beautiful Christian character and her
death causes sorrow TO large circle Of
friends.
mrs robert Anderson died at her home
in the suburbs Of Albany Yesterday aftsr-
noon, and her remains were Inferred in
oakVlew cemetery this afternoon. Her
deplored. etN"tiS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
EARLY CLOSING.

We, the undersigned. retail grocers.
hereby agree to close our places of bust
ness at 7 o'clock p. m. from Monday. Nav
p, to Oct l, inclusive, Saturdays excepted :
Jno Lyons e Co N. Lang.
Est. S. w. Branch. McGrath & Ransford
c. A. Drayton Gro Abercorn Gro. Co.
Gerry Co. M. Boley.
A. NJ. y c. w. West.L L. Cubbedge & Co
Southern Gro. Co. r. r. Hoyle Gro. Co
John Sullivan. mo. T. Evans & Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
If YOU DOUBT

What wheel has the call look on the
street. You will see
COLUMBIA WHEELS
EVERY WHERE.
Savannah has unquestionably
stamped her approval on COLUM-
BIA QUALITY and COLUMBIA
PRICE, and this year nearly all
the new mounts are COLUMBIAS..
Savannah wheelmen and women
know the worth of the COLUMBIA
BICYCLE.
1t has always been wanted, but the
higher prices have kept down the
popular demand. Now that Column
bia prices are the lowest it is hard
to get people to take other wheels.
Cofumbias are the standard the
world over. We can supply
CHAINLEsS '99 at SIS.
CHAINLESS '9S at SOS.
CHAIN 80 al $50
HARTFORD '99 at S25.
VEDETTE so at $25.
This is the place to have your re-
pairs promptly attended to. Our
Repair Department is a big thing,
and we can do any sort of job. Stop
in and see the 99 X-ray Lamp--the
greatest light possible from kero-
sene lamp. We sell all bicycle
needs,
II. a. RRYsoN,
242 BuH Street.
COLUMBIA AGENT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
ADVISORY EXPERT ON GOLD MIN
ING SHARES.

Do YOU own or contemplate buying min
ing shares9s 1 furnish reliable and disin-
terested information on Colorado mines.
If you want TO know the value of what
YOU own or what you purpose purchas-
ing write me for rates and particulars. 1
am not a broker. Financial and bank
references on request.
ROBERT f. HUNTER,
Equitable Building, Denver. Col.
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MILITARY ORDERS.
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MILITARY ORDERS.

Headquarters German Volunteers.
Savannah, May 20, 1899.
You are hereby ordered 10 appear at the
armory Monday, May 2, at 8 O'Clock p. M
sharp, for company drin. You are earnest
dy requested to attend. by order of
c. II. KONEMANN. Capt.
D. STEM. First Sergt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
sUWANEE SPRINGS HOTEL.

BOARD $40 PER WEEK.
Round trip tickets from Savannah for
one fare. Excursion tickets for sale from
all points on Plant System.
The water cures every known disease.
Climate delightfully."- cool during the sum-
mer months. Free from all malaria.
Grand plunge and swimming pool.
For illustrated pamphlet and testi-
monials address
sUWANEE SPRINGS, CO,
Suwanee, Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

1 hereby announce to my friends and
the public that l am now located at The
Oglethorpe Pharmacy. 1l1 Bull street,
where l will be pleased TO serve them.
JAS. NJ. KREEGER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
FURNITURE AND GENERAL NTER-
CHANDIsE STORAGE

Can be had at the District Messenger and
delivery Company's warehouse, 80 to 90
Montgomery street, on reasonable tern,s
The building has been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers nm
surpassed facilities for the storage OF AN
kinds of furniture. Van, express wagons
and messengers furnished. Pianos ana
furniture packed for shipment ana rennv.
I'D with care Telephons &
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SAND FLIES AND MOSQUITOES

SAND FLIES AND MOSQUITOES
will not annoy you if you will use
DEODORIZED SHOOMUSKEET.
The unpleasant odors of Shoomusket
has been removed. 1t is now a Peasant
perfume.
Use Paxton's BID Big Poison. One APP
plication will keep your premises free
from this pest.
soLoMONs & CO..
Congress street and Bull Street Branch
Store
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21

LET'S LOOK AT THE FACTS Az
THEY ARE.
Studebaker has been in business for
over 50 years. Starting at the bottom. and
now, the largest ana best manufacturers
&C.;
Surries, Traps, Stanhopes.
Runabouts, Phaetons, Euggies.
Spring Delivery Wagons, etc, in the
United States.
We are their sole representatives and
for honest, reliable. stylish vehicles can
on US.
Remember that "cheapness isn't always
economy" but we will give close prices
on Studebaker's entire line
II. II. COHEN & CO.
Broughton and West Broad streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
MISS NJ. q. BENEFITS
ANNUAL MAY BALL

WIN take, place at Masonic Temple Tuesday
night May so Dancing from to 80 O'Clock.
Music by Rosenfeld's orchestra.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
NEW FIRM FRESH GOODS.

NEW FIRM. FRESH GOODS.
Polite attention, prompt delivery.
Full line Fancy Groceries and Table
DeIicacies. Finest goods Mt lowest
prices. HOTCHHNIss & NEVILL,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
A STERLING SERMON.

If your trousers dangIe about your
shoe tops you are not a VveI-dressed
man.
If your wheel is an inch or so too
long or too short you are not we'll
mounted.
In either event the misft doubt
less required an outlay equal the
cost of a perfect-fitting article.
The selection of n wheel is not a
trivial matter. Your wheeling sue
cess depends upon it. If you get a
prOperIy-fitting, frst-grade wheel
you have a pIeasure-siver. If you
get a misfit you Will be in an eternal
fret, and will eventually abandon
wheeling. It's poor policy to invest
ia "a poor wheel.
THE STERLING
Is not a misGt. 1t is built in all
sizes. 1t fits you; it fits your purse,
and every feature of its excellent
makeup fits the age. Its durabiI-
ity is beyond question, and its
beauty is uneGuaIed.
Our terms applied, the purchase
of the Sterling is an easy matter.
n. d. a WIN. BALTIMORE,
Congress Street,
Between Whitaker and Barnard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21

DON'T LOSE THE OPPORTUNITY.
Cali AT ONCE and learn how you
can OWN A HOME for about the
amount of rental your landlord gets.
THE CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
No. IA Bryan Street, East.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
STOLEN FROM NY LoT

STOLEN FROM MY LOT
Friday night, May IL, one gray horse
and open buggy. Horse II little lame
in one front foot, about 10 years old.
Reward will be paid for return OF
same to J. Il. HESTER, Meinhard,s.C
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
EARLY CLOSING SATURDAYS.

We, the undersigned wholesale mer-
chants, hereby agree to close our respective
places of business at 2 o'clock on Satur-
days beginning on May "a and ending on
Sept. 2. inclusive
e. A. Wen & Co. Jos. Rosenheim &
I. Epstein & Bro. SoH
Eckman & Vetsburg Mohr Bros
Mark Appel Frank & Co.
II. II. Cohen & Co. Sav'h Carriage and
Lippman Bros Wagon Co
Meinhard q Schaul
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
For RENT.

The Whitfield building now occupied by
the post Office can be rented in whole or
in part. Apply
w. NJ & w. z. CoNEY.
"a Bryan street, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
OCEAN BREEZE.
The season at Tybee has opened II Is
delightful on the beach.
Hotel Tybee is receiving guests.
Have you secured your room yet?
Usual rates, $3.50 to SIS per week.
100 new bath rooms
-Four new cottages.
c. F. GRAHAM. Proprietor.
Fone ID
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
LAND TITLES.

Abstracts of all real estate In Savannah
and Chatham county from the original
grants to date.
Money Invested in and loan on Sayan.
nah real estate.
ISAAC BECKETT.
"a President Street, East.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21

What wheel has the call look on the
street. You will see
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION

BY Young Ladies Church Aid Society.
First Baptist Church. on Thursday. NAV
Is, 1899 Steamer Clifton leaves foot of
Bull street at s O'Clock p. m.
Tickets 25c. Refreshments
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ANNUAL PICNIC
ANNI Al FIINIC
of the
GERMAN VOLUNTEERS,
Whole Tickets. 80 cents.

RYAN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Room No. u, Prov Ident Building.
If in need of competent office help your
wants can be promptly and satisfactorily
supplied at this college Our students pre-
pared directly for business. Just right''
is the verdict of opera tors of the Rem
ington Standard Typewriter; "a model OF
excellence" bearing & Huh. sole dealera
AT JoTCE'S.
Here's a market right. Open all the
time. You can get served here as well in
the afternoon as morning. The rise in
meats doesn't make Joyce get inferior
stuff. You get anything.
JAS. J. JOYCE.
Fone 107.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21

DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.
The firm Of A. P. Hux & Co. has been
dissolved by mutual consent. The bust
ness will be continued at the same place
by II. J. Peagler.
Pearson. Ca. May 10, 1899
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-12

GOing Camplngs
Have the p.-I sent to your camping "a.
dress No extra charge for mailing.
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Another pretty spot was In an opposite
corner Of the hall where q small bower
was erected. the sides being built OF snor-
NOUS tennis raekefs made OF strings Of
ivy. Above was red bunting and Ivy.
forming sort Of roof. Back OF the settee
which occupied the bower were palms and
ivy. nlling up the corner.
On the sides Of the hall the sans red
ana white effect was carried out Nets
and rugs were hung on the wallis. Ivy
was twined In and out Of tho nets. with
hero and thare n dash Of ceior In the shape
OF 4 rose or carnation. The lights were
softened by white and red shades
In the balcony the windows were lined
w1fh rows at lighted candies. which seemed
hke . brilliant crown 20 the beautiful
scene beneath
Upon entering the hall the guests were
received by Mrs. Fl. C. Henry. Mrs. +. A.
etront. Mrs Charles Power. Mrs. q. A.
Hard. Mrs r. l.. Terry. Mrs r. II. Brown
ell and Mrs Herman Chaplin.
= A large number Of out-of-town people
who were IN the city attending the sourna.
msnt were present The society people Of
the city turned osit en- masse to the affair,
a. the tennis ball h looked upon as one OF
this principal social events of the year.
Many neg ard beautiful gowns were worn
BY almost all the ladies present. who. al
though they have been at the tennis courts
morning noon and night for the last week.
ed no signs Of fatigue hut were ever ready
20 dance To the splendid music furnished
by the First regiment orchestra.
Towards thu end Of the evening delicate
cooling refreshEnents were served at the
tables in the balcony, II was late when
the party broke up, and the guests depart
ed for their homes with the medley Of
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though he lost twa sets out Of the thrvc.
With a clear sky once more. play was
resumed after the taneheon interval. AZ
o'clcck. when the champion CT British Co
iarnhla. J. r. F'eaIkes. met =. l. Russell.
and beat him two straight sets o.. 81
Russell by no means allowed Fouikes 10
win the match without A hard night
The nasea between the cid rivals. Hurd
ana l. peiiy. was a battle royal. and Hurd
finally got Into his oid-tsgne form. which
he lost az Victoria. In tire FIRST set Hurd
won the afst Ave games before Peily real
ssei what was happening. Then priiy won
the next three. ard after deuce snd van-
ssge q number OF times he lest the next
and the set The next set was most ex
citing. games all being called a number
Of times. tia finally the score stood IS IN
pelty's favor and the match standing
Sc, all. In tho third Harsi got the lead.
and although the lesser tired hard ne was
unshls 10 cateA up. and finally lost, 60
Miss neattie. Of Vancouver. aow started
to do battle With Miss Riley fer the state
championship tn ladies' singles. The game
was most Interesting throughout and Mss
Riley played tire gesi game she has played
for a Icing time against suea q strong OPP
ronens. and only gave In when the umpire
eailes. game, set ard snatch Miss iscattIa
woa. 81 Sc. s~I
IRE mates OF the day cts not start tsll
kssS and was net ovrr tti sd Fcntkss
sad Coward. GO Victoria. were plffsd
against Herd and Russell for the cham
psenzhin ~ taw state % WASHINGTON IN
geaslsnrn's doubles II - wnrfh while
drawing attention 20 The wonderful pull
ue made by fse gecai sssen In winning TIRE
hast three sets after losing tAe FIRST two.
The arss set was wen Without aay trout
nie by The vigtoTtAas. ST In the second
e. was called Ia favor % E'euikes and
Coward
The next three games west 70 fiusSs aaa
Russell Fcelkes ard Coward won the
tenth game, making Il eve alt ard after
four more games fsnssfy wen Sc Thea
the change Began. ftaTs ard Eassea wfn-
ring the third sss. ga ard anly allowing
snesr eYgcreafs 10 ufn ain% rSssnts astr-
inx these sagTses. Russell AsA az last casa-
bsnsd sssaasnexs wtsa hard hstang and Ne
esa ROT lose IT ssasing tse remainder 90 shs
aa&tcA
Fourteen games wsr. needed 10 decide
sA~ fessrss s~s. HasrA Hura MrS Rnssosl
wsn. s-6 Ia tire last and rroxs exciting sss
Of ak Eve game. at MAS cztle8. ard ta4a
deuce ard vantage q number Of times BE-
fere HGsd sas Russell wen the vantage
game. following e wssA another. waiea
wus thsns sAs xAsso. set and match.
f&x7i e$.Ssa - xss very lad Aefsre TIA
/ ems; ~ tAss ssss aaa t&T allowance sls.Ss
i es 'sAasso lAs ta* fact iM isssk sx AZ TIE Taz
ss's<s as SssSas4 Is considerably l~sSfssvsat
| y fSsr esss Hard ami ssss<ls played \
sa&endsd ege aisi garsn. and when they once