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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
orcnI>c WEEDS Caused DEArH.
Mr.. .. u. Springer charge Against
cay for the Death Of 8is son.

tity for the Death OF hts Son.
Mr. Springer whose little son.
Lewis Rees died "a turday from fever
contracted during the earlier part ~ the
week attributes his sons death directly
"a the fact that the weeds IN the neigh
boraood. cue by the requirements Of the
20 remain on the premises instead Of being
removed by enc scavenger Department
Sir Springer Sold yesterday that ~
thought the action 81 the City. or what
ever Departments o. tire ci'y government
that is responsible for thc matter, nothing
less than criminal .n allowing the weeds 10
stay for weeks after they have been cut.
rot,ing 90 the sun. creating pestilen'ial
o.3ofs. and germs that are "a menace. not
only % tho Immediate vicinity where they
lle but 20 the whole city.
on a Ion directly across che street from
him. he says the weeds were cut IN the
early part OF week before last and only
yesterday was any action looking toward
their removal taken. then they were gath
cred 90 piles and such as were dry enough
were burned. Meanwhile. Mr. Springer
said. the stencil Of dccayiuc vegetation
from che second OF third day that th@
weeds We're cut was most pronounced and
continuous.
Somebody is 20 blame for this state ~
afairs." said Mr Springer. land 1 intend
TO nnd out who IL b. aud secure legal
reparation True b. VIII not bring back
my dead hoy. but I shall have. ~ least,
tho satisfaction of placing the blame
where u belongs and securing hy legal
action the rlghts that are mine ~ a citi-
zen and taxpayer Mr. Springer viii
seek legal advise to-day and further de-
velopnents In the case may he expected
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
ANXIOUS ron ms son.
Mr. a. Jones Fears Private John D..
Jones Way Have Bceu Captured.

Mr.. A. Jones. who lives on Barnard
street. near Jones. f. anxious over the
fate Of his son. who was a private in the
Twenty-Ninth Volunteers IN the Phllip.
pines. Private John r. Jones. enlisted In
Macon FOR the Twenty Ninth. and l.f,
Fort Mcpherson. where the regiment was
modified with the command for san
Francisco, thcn,e taking a ship Tor the
Philippines
Private Jones was IN the company that
has been lost sight OF completely IN tho
Philippines Fifty-one members OF the
company. under command Of capt Shields.
were on an expedition when they were
attacked by a baud OF FiIipinos. dis
patch in this issue OF the Morning News
gives further news or the incident and
the capture OF the Americans Though
the report To the War Department did not
embrace Private Jones name hts father
says that he believes he was with his
company when It departed upon the ex-
petition
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
ALL TO WIRE AND DAUGHTER.
VIII Of Mr. ,. J. wilder FILED and
Probated In Common Form.

Probated In Common Form.
The wal OF the late j. }.
wilder was filed and prohated In
common form IN the Court Of
Ordinary yesterday and letters tes,amcn-
tary granted TO J Randolph Anderson.
administrator. with the will annexed
Tho viii named Messrs. William W
williamson and William II. Adams as OK
ecutors and trustees Of the estate. but
both Of these gentlemen declined 90 serve
and Mr. Anderson who is the husband Of
the testator's daughter. one OF the two
benenciaries under tho Wits provisions
was named I'm their stead
The will provides that the property Of
the estate. real personal and mixed. snail
ne held In trust by the trustee FOR the
benefit of Mrs Georgia PoEe Wilder the
widow. and Airs Page Anderson the
daughter. Of the testator 20 whom the
income is 20 he paid in equal shares twice
a year After tho death Of either che
income 81 20 be paid 20 the survivor for
her life. while the survivor o. 90 have the
right Of appointment as 20 the corpus Of
the estate IN any viii that she may make
However. v az the time 81 the decease OF
Mrs wilder. Mrs Anderson have issue
living. then the corpus az the estate IS 10
h. paid over 90 her Immediately
There are other provisions. based upon
contingencies. but these are the ones or
principal moment and interest. While the
will. which was executed more than ten
years ago. gives no indication OF the size
Of the estate u is understood to aporo-
innate 500 90 II may be more
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
PETERS GETS THE CONTRACT.
Tie VIII Furnish Police as Well n
Fire Uniforms.


The contract Tor furnishing the police
winter uniforms was awarded Yesterday
by enc Police Committee Of city Council
to Mr. Emn Peters This was done after
some very close figuring Mr.. Peters hid
being only s. under that OF Mcssrs. u. n.
Levy 4 Bro. and about so under that
OF Garfunkcl sons. The contract
amounts to about $3.50 This does not
include hats and helmets. contracts fot
which were awarded last week. one 20
Garfunkel a. Sons. and the other 10 tine
Faik Clothing Company.
Mr.. Peters disputes the right % The Fir.
Committee TO take from him the contract
for shirts. which was included IN his bill
for FIRE uniforms which was accepted
by the committee. The entire contract
having been awarded him he does not adj
nit the right OF the committee TO make
any changes. The members OF the com
mlttec. however state that having found
the shirt offered by Mr.. Peters Inferior to
thas offered by Garfunkcl a sons. that
they made tho change on this account.
and not because Of the difference In price
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

A. the recent meeting Of the General
Grand Chapter % Royal Arch Masons Of
the United States az Cincinnati. a Geor-
gia man, } ". Taylor OF Luthersville
was elected General Grand High Priest
Mr. r. l. Colding OF Savannah was
member Of the committee appointed 20
present Jewel 20 the retiring Past
Grand High Priest and made the presenta-
ton speech. Mr. Coiding is nov IN In
disnapons and will return TO Savannah
the latter part Of the week.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
Mayor WIN Return rhI. Week.

a letter received yesterday from Mayor
Myers by Acting Mayor Tiedeman. states
that the Mayor viii return to the city
some time this week. but does not state
the exact day II is judged from this that
the Mayor may not be here until the lat
ter part OF the week. in which case ne
VIII not be present at the meeting OF
Council tomorrow night
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
y. NJ. 4. As WINTER WORK.
Glasses Organized Last
NIGHT

The gymnasium classes Of the Young
Mems Christian Association resumed
their fan schedule yesterday. ana the out
lcok Cor q very large attendance is very
bright Mr. Blake. the physical director
vii conduct nine classes a week. three
for business men. shree for Young men
end three for boys.
The Ladies Auxiliary OF the associ1-
ton VIII hold fts fret fall meeting this
morning az Il O'Clock at the association
parlors The president Mrs Walter
Cooney. requests fun attendance Of all
the members.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

The salvation Army Is holding meetings
in its new hall No IL West President
street. The meetings are held nightly a.
8 O'Clock
Capt Roper Of Atlanta has taken charge
Of the army work here and Is assisted by
Lieut. Fiegins These Officers will con
duet che meetings. ard viii be assisted BY
the local workers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
superb wedding rrr.rn,..

The extreme popularity Of fine cut glass
ware for wedding presents. is partially &c
counted for by i,s inexpensiveness. and
further for the reason that II combines
both beauty aud practical utility. Stern
berg q Co are displaying this season the
handsomest selections In this line ever
opened IN Savannah and those having
presents 70 buy or household replenishin
10 see to are invited 10 call and make
their selections while the line is fun -
al
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

schools There arc none IN the colored
schools ~ there are always q great many
more applicants for admission than there
are places for their accommodation In
the white schools they are confined 10 the
two Chatham schools. which. on account
Of thor afternoon sessions. are not as
popular as they were before the martial
destruction Of Chatham Academy by IRE
and the consequent removal 90 other
buildiugs. These vacancies chance to DO IN
grades for which the demand Is not so
great or the objection 20 afternoon ses-
sicns might be overcome and the vacan-
cies allied
At o'clock the schools opened The
principals and teachers were on hand and
not time was lost in assigning the chill
drcn 10 their respective grades ana giving
them the lists 81 books they would need
Organization tn he various grades was
effected. and the children were dismissed.
The shor, hours OF the FIRST day will be
heightened to-day.
The savannah Academy opened with the
largest attendance ever recorded at the
beginning OF the term. Capt Tanaferro
Will have the fun limit OF the school be-
fore the week f. over. Morton's School for
Boys also opened with large attendance
In the Grammar schools Il was found
tina, "a number OF the children for whom
places were reserved did not appear 60
claim them. The seats were forfeited and
cards Of admission will be issued by SUI
perintendcnt Ashmore and sent 10 those
children whose names lead upon the wait
Ing list Superintendent Ashmore advises
parents TO see that their children's names
get upon this list. as there will be vacan-
cies occurring from time 20 time and the
chances Of the children finding places In
the schools will he increased nv their
names being before the superintendent
Superintendent Ashmore finds that there
are a number OF children who are attend
ing other than their own district schools
In the rush and hustle OF the opening. he
does not sec that he can make transfers
but this g. n matter he will take up very
speedily. and u may he possible for him
to make rcadiustment that viii prove
more satisfactory.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
ALL-RouND cRooK CAPTURED.
wanted IN Columbia, NaIdostR and
Augusta for Nnrious crimes.

Jim Boatwright, a colore1 suspect who
was arrested several days ago by Detec-
tvcs Garrity and Stark. was yesterday
discovered 60 be an nll-around crook
wanted IN many OF tho cRies Of this part
said to have operated "a Naldosta, Angus
"a and Columbia iic came here from
the iirst named place and was arrested 10y
the detectives within two hours after nc
arrived. and before he had had the op-
rortunisy Of getting in any Of his crooked
work The authorities IN Columbia want
HIM FOR several crimes ana will send Tor
him probably to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
TWO GIFTS RECEIVED.
Hy the Georgia Historical society at
Its September Meeting.

The September meeting 81 the Georgia
Historical Society was held last night
Judge Robert Falligant presiding. After
the usual routine reports had been reas-
IL was decided chat the treasurer be au-
thorized TO negotiate "a loan OF $50 10 pay
certain outstanding debts.
Two members We're elected. The society
received from Mr. Robert L. Rodgers OF
Atlanta. the historian OF Arlington Camp
No. l5s. 4. G. v. an article on Arizona
Territory. and also che history - the cap
ture Of De Gresss Battery. These gifts
have been suitably acknow lodged by Mr.
otis Ashmore corresponding secretary Of
the society.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
LITTLE WINNIE PETERS DEAD.

The Funeral wiII Take r'Iace This
Afternoon at Laurel Grove.
Minnie Peters. the infant daughter and
only child Of Mr. and Mrs Emil Peters
died hast night shortly after O'Clock
after an illness OF several weeks Mr
and Mrs Peters have the waumest sym
pathy Of thcir friends. The funeral will
take place this Afternoon al 4 o'clock from
the residence. No % East Broad street.
Rev. ". J Epting OF ST. Paurs Lutheran
Church will conduct the services. Tho
burial Will be IN Laurel Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

No,hing moves the bowels 20 pleasantly.
relieves headache and biliousness 81
quickly a. Saratoga Arondack Water All
you can drink for hve cents at Solomons'
drug store, Bull and Charlton streets. -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
RECORDERS MONDAY DOCKET.
Twenty Prisoners Arraigned, hut
Only a Few Cases of Interest.

Only Few Cases of Interest.
corders court yesterday. y. = Mishoo
white. arrested sunday for dsorderlv
conduct Ia the street. was sentenced to
fine OF 81 or two days Imprisonment
Henry Lamar. colored. charged with OBJ
tanning money under false prctenses. was
turned over 90 the city Court. and to the
Same tribunal were sent James Singleton
ana Russin Biggers. Coior,d. charged with
the there Of saauo bass from Mr.. a.
Ellis.
The case Of Walter Green. colored ar
rested by Detective Clarity as a suspic-
ious character. was continued
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

A full supply OF school books and
school supplies can be had at the above
I'D.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

The United states excel IN champagne
Cooks Imperial Extra Dry takes the lead
-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02
at Cured N. -

'Graybeard broke NJ rheumatism on
me-" says Mr. Chss Thomas the lew.
eler on whitaker street And put me In
better health than ! have enjoyed in a
Ions time"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-02

Take Graybeard Pills for that dizzy
feeling-Lost appetite. and follow Il 10
with bottle OF Graybeard. Il Is all YOU
Savannah. GA-ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
The Real Danger

nom heart disease is not the pOsci.
billty of sudden death, for they are
comparatively few; but following in
the wake of this dread disease comes
a general breaking down Of every
organ Of the body. Circulation Is
retarded; digestion is deranged: the
blood is contaminated, the nerves
weakened and the brain clouded. If
your heart is affected begin at once
to guard against these dangers.
Dr. Niles Heart Cure, has rescued
thousands who were given UP to die,
and 1t will help you, too, if you try it.
For several years | was troubled
with nervousness, sleepiesS, palpit y
ton OF the heart, short Of breatA
smothering spells and pain in ches,
back, left side and arm | was SO
very bad that | remained in my bed
the whole Of one summer. Nas
treated 10y three physicians, but de-
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paper advertising DR.. Miles New
Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine.
1 began their use and was so greatly
benefited that / am now doing my
own homework and enjoy excellent
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n Miles Heart Cure is sold at all,
druggists on a positive guarantee
Mrlte Tor free advice and booklet t.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

ton & Pratt Manufacturing 90. tn"
part taken out was near the point
where the lower corner of the old Nye
mill used to stand and near the gate.
The break is not a very bad one, ap-
parcntly. but if the water continues
10 rise serious trouble may result, AZ
the bulkhcad controls the water in tn
canal ana if much of thr hull,hcad II
washed out III" water which drives the
wheels. " tie electric light station M
thc Wat,rvillr X Fairfield Railway ~
Light 40. yin bc greatly diminished
ana the station may be- shut down. y
gentleman who r'turnod from Mops"-
head lake Monday, said that th"r" Wa
no snow visible in TIA" vicinity Of the
lake. hut is WAS still very cold there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The ceremonies connected with tn,
18th anniversary Nc the American Uni
tarian Association apencd ut Boston.
Monday. with morning prayer III
Kings chapel The meeting Of the
Ministerial Union was held in Chan
ming hall. The large auditorium wa,
illed to Overlooking lay delegates from
all over the world. The meeting was
opened with prayer by Pipin Chandra
Pal Of India. ana the address was made
by Hapu Prntap chundcr. Moznomda.
Erahmo Somay If Calcutta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

to the police of this city that two gen.
.tlemen had been collecting wringers
and carpet sweepers from the houses
and that they had not been returned
as was promised. AS other places in
the State have been swindled in this
way, it was supposed that Gardiner
had also been made victim. Yes
terday afternoon, the young men were
seen driving in the city with load or
the lost articles. They were detained
and taken to the police station, where
they stated their case. AS they were
delivering the articles they had
taken, several days ago, they were al
lowed to continue their work, nothing
being found against them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
WATERVILLE.

The treaSurer's office Of the Lewiston
Brunswick q Bath Electric Road has
been moved to Lewiston, where ii will ht
temporarily located ana then moved to
Brunswick. The office in this city is still
open. however. but will soon he closed
W. \. knauff, who has been employed in
the office as bookkccpcr. has accepted 4
position with GoodcnouSh & Freeman.
wholesale ana retail dealers in provisions
in Boston. ana as soon as the office is
closed in this city will take UP his duties
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

If the weather is only favorable the
Colby field day. Saturday, will be the
most interesting for many years. All
the contests promise to be very hotly
contested and according to all appear
ances the records are in danger of at
least being cracked. The executive
committee Of the Athletic Association
has decided that the first three men in
each of the events will receive rib
bons appropriately inscribed. The first
man in each event will take blue rib
bon. the second a gray and the third
a red. This method will distinguish
the winners and give them memento
of the victories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The water in the river at this point
remained about stationary. Monday
There was feet going over the Lock
wood dam and about 10 feet of back
water. The high water carried out
about 30 feet of the bulkhead in Fair
field. The bulkhead is the old one that
was used by the saw mills before they
were burned. 1t runs from Totmans
mill nearly to the shop of the Purin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

At the Quimby Athletic field. this af-
ternoon, there will b" another game of
base ball. This tim" the mines from
the Hall"Well High school and the
home school will y" the contestants.
The home team has been putting in
some good hard work lately ana now
is confident If victory. 1t is honrd
that large number will be present at
this game and give the boys lift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Burroughs have been granted az fol
lows: f. +. Lombard, for WatervilIo;
John Brown. for Lynn, Mass; Henry
Jones Albany. n. Y: Henry Fallpr
Fitchburg, Mass; John Hccrlinc. New
York city; George \. Eoardman. Bps-
ton; NJ. Kuhn, New York city: Fred
crick w Pierce, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

All the ladies of the Relief Corps are
specially invited tn be present at tn"
meeting, this evening. The work II
preparing the wreaths and baskets for
Memorial day Will begin ana as it is <
late much haste and additional work
will br necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Word was received in this city
Monday. of the settlement Of the gran
ite strike at Waldoburo. The articles
of agreement are practically The same
as in this city. The Vina haven cutters
expect to settle soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Miss Amy Bishop left for Il 1ston
Monday. Wednesday morning. she
viii sail for Liverpool, where she will
make her future home with her par
cnts. y large number of her friends
were at the depot to say good bye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The water in the river was very high
yesterday morning. reaching almost the
hlEh water mark Of the early spring. The
tidc was high At about 40 o'clock. and
az thdt time the Wharves were under
water ana the current was swift. Later
in the day. it rcccdcd ana the crew o.
men were able to begin the unloading of
the cargo of hard pine for the Oakland
Mfg. co. At high tide in the evening.
the water was again up quite high but
rot so far as in the morning The stream
feels the recent rains considerab bly, but
not enough to bother the factories along
its banks. There is a large amount Of
the water going TO waste but as all the
ponds and streams are full it cannot be
avoided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The Methodist church and congre-
CATION Will give 4 reception to Rev.
and Mrs A. a. Lewis at the vcstrics.
Thursday evening. There viii be Il
musical program ana refreshments.
All attendants at that church are cor
daily invited. TIL" Ladies' Aid has
charge Of the arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Word has been received in this city
announcing the death Of II. n. Pierre.
at Sioux city. Neb. Mr. Pierce was
formerly of Farmingdalc and was wen
known by the older residents. He was
- years Of age ana is survived by Il
widow and one dauEhtcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

tn" members Of Danforth Lodge, y
L. .. f., will entertain friends, tomor-
row evening. at dance in Foresters'
hall. The lodge has given number
Of these dances. during the winter. and
all have been most enjoyable occasions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Headquarters has received intolli
gensa of the death at Waterville of Al
bert Barnes of Home GO. II. Tn
army service Of deceased was in Go. |
10th Maine Volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

At the musicale At the Methodist
church. Thursday evening. Prof. Dutch
OF this city. and Mrs. NJ. +. York Will
render solos. The Male Quartet may
be expected to sing and Miss cobb
of Gardiner. will read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

+. NJ. Henderson was able To be on
the street, Monday. after being GOA
fined to his house for several days from
the effects Of recent fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The funeral Of The Late Joseph J.
Bowman was held from his late home
on the L.itchfeld road, Monday after
noon. Eev. John +. BnArdm1n Ollie
inting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

ON account of their term of enlistment
expiring, the six sergeants of Go. \. ID
Reg. n. G. S. NJ. have applied for their
discharges and they will he granted. This
mas made the appointment Of the new
aerg"ants necessary ana as a result Of
the examination Of the applicants FOR
these positions. the following We're named.
last evening. ana will be given their war
rants Is soon as they can be made out:
lst scrGt.. +. Y. Eldridgc; u scrgt. G.
f. Tibbctts: 81 sergt., w. S. Sawyer: It'll
serSt., Horace Peacock; 9Th scrgt., c. f.
Loud; corporIls. J. NJ. Woodward, E. L.
Lunt and q. NJ. Hail. This still leaves i
few non-commissioncd places untitled but
they Will be appointed before the muster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The members Of the Catholic Union
will have a dance at Forcstcrs' hall
this evening. Invitations for this have
been issued and good time is as
cIIr.J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

The Ladies Sewing Circle Of tn,
TniNcrsalist Society viii meet with
Mrs. VIM. Fitzsimmons. Second street
at > T. NJ. Tuesday.