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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
sLOAT's VEGETABLE BITTERs WILL
MAKE YOUR CHILDREN STRONG
AND HEALTHY.

Mrs NJ. Brice. Quitman. Ca, FEB. "a
1898. says: II have thought for some iime
I would write and thank you for the good
your Bitters has done my baby. He was
just one year old when he began cutting 2
his jaw teeth. His bowels w1re ry
troublesome, and I tried "Soothlrg Syrup, -
"Castoria.' and ever so many tn ngs, but
nothing had the desired effect until l gave
him Sloat's Bitters Before 1 used that his
appetite was very poor and everything he
ate disagreed with him. l gave him malt
ed milk, condensed milk. cows milk, and
everything l could think OF, but nothing
agreed with him. He cried four months.
The little fellow was so poor he did not
look like the same baby. His eyes were
weak. his complexion pale ard sallow, ami
he was so weak he almost quit walking, BUT
now, thanks to Sloat's Bitters, he is get
ting as fat as a pig. can eat any, hing.
and runs all over the house laughing and
playing all the day long"
Ask your druggist for it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
THE WAY no CLEAN CARPETS.

The only way to get your carpets prop
erly taken up. cleaned and taken care OF
for the summer IS to turn the lob over to
the District Messenger and Delivery Co.,
telephone 2, or call at 80 Montgomery
street, and they will make you an esti-
mate or the cost Of the work Prices
reasonable. They also pack, move and
store furniture and pianos.
G. II. MEDLOCk. Supt. and Mgr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
LOOK.

The finest line of Mantels Tiling and
Crates in the city. Prices rock bottom
Save money by seeing our goods before
purchasing elsewhere.
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO.,
Corner Congress and Drayton.
Phone 519.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
BIDS FOR CEMETERY SITE.

on behalf of the city of Savannah. bids
will be received at the office OF the under
signed until 12m. Saturday, May 26. 1900
for suitable cemetery sites. Bids are in
vited from those who have parcels OF
land containing $50 or more acres.
The right is reserved to accept or to
reject any and all bids.
Bidders will please state terms.
ISAAC G.. HAAS.
Chairman Special Committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR
The March Term of the Superior Court
will be adjourned on Friday, next, 18th in
slant.
By order of His Honor Judge Falligant.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
Clerk, S. C. c. C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
MEETINGA.
CLINTON LODGE NO. "a, r. q A. NJ.

CLINTON LODGE NO. "a, r. q A. NJ.
A regular communication of this a
lodge will be held at Masonic Tenn x =
pie this "wednesday evening at wv
O'Clock.
The F. c. Degree will be conferred.
Members of sister lodges and visiting
brethren are cordially invited to meet
with us. A. S. COHEN, W. NJ
WARING RUSSELL. JR.. Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
Mrs. J. E. Morgan FeII De.a.

Quitman, Ga. May 22.-Mrs. ]. Z. Nor
gan, formerly proprietress of a restaurant
here, dropped dead this morning about
o'clock in her home. II is supposed
death was due TO heart failure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
nEc1SMANN,s CAEE
w0LFs FLOWERS AT CoNIDA's.

I have arranged with Paul Conida to
carry at his Bull street store at all times
a full supply of Fresh Cut Flowers. He
will also take orders for Designs OF any
special order for special occasions.
JOHN WOLF.
Telephone No. 597.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT JU-
RORS

All Jurors are discharged until Thurs
day morning, oath Instant subject to fur
Their notice If not then needed.
BY order of His Honor Judge Falligant
JAMES K. p. CARR,
Clerk s. c. C c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
AT MARK APPLIES REPOSITORY

Can be found full line of the Latest De-
signs of Vehicles. such as Buggies. Car
riages, Traps and large assortment of
Runa bouts. Would ask the pubic 10 call
and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
brought to this city. Kelley Springfield
Rubber Tires at
MARK APPLES
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23

Louisville. Ca. May 22.-Messrs ]. w.
White, ]. r. Phillips, G. W. Warren and
n. II. Livingstone have been appointed
delegates to the Democratic State Conven-
tion in Atlanta on June IA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
EXTRAS, EXTRAS, EXTRAS.

Everything you can think of in vegeta-
bles.
New Beans, Potatoes, Peas, Beets
The Choicest Roasts, Spring Lamb, Elk
ira Steaks.
NJ. S. GARDNER,
Phones SIS. Wayne and Whitaker
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S0VQDHQl BQlk ! TTDd Ga
CAPITAL $35O,oOO.

Accounts OF banks, merchants, corpora
tons and individuals solicited.
Savings Department, interest paid
quarterly.
Safety Boxes and Storage Vaults for
rent.
Collections made on all points at rea.
sonable rates.
Drafts sold on all the chief cities OF the
world.
Correspondence invited.
JOSEPH ID. WEED. President.
JOHN C. ROWLAND. Vice President
w. q. CANN, Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE RIVI1R Is DOWN,


THE RIVI1R Is DOWN,
SPRING IN SPLENDID CONDITION.
You have no excuse now for not
visiting the Famous Suwance
Springs. Cures Rheumatism, Dys-
pepsia, all kidney and Bladder Trou-
bile I'm from 3 to weeks. Cure
guaranteed.
The most delightful Summer Re-
sort South. No Mosquitoes, No Ma
Iaria. Delightful breeze during the
day, sleep under blankets every
night.
Elegant Bathing. Accommo ons
and table strictly first-cIass. Board
$1,000 per week and upwards--Ex-
system.
sUWANEE SPRINGS COMPANY.
Suwanee, Fla,
ANDREW HANLEY.
President and General Manager.
HoUsEKEEPERs.
NOW IS THE TIME TO USE
PAXTON's BID BIG POISON.
1t wiz keep your premises free from
this disgusting little pest.
Large bottle 25c.
USE DETERsIvE FLUID
and make your old clothes look like new.
Large bottles 25c-
soLOMoNS COMPANY.
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GREENE d CO.,
1873 WHITAKER,

Enlarge Photographs, make all kinds of
Pictue Frames, clean OIL Paintings. Wall
Paper Artist materials. Pictures OF all
kinds. Photograph Albums.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
S25,OOO.

One of our clients has placed in our
hands $4,000 to loan on good Savannah
real estate at reasonable rates of interest.
BECKETT & BECKETT.
"a President street, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
Savannah, Ca. May %, 1900
The firm of Charles Ellis is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
Charles Ellis will continue the business
and assume all assets and liabilities.
CLARA NJ. ELLIS G.S) Special Partner
CHARLES ELLIS GS)
Witness: ]. A. PEARSON, Notary Pub
lie, Chatham, County, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
RED HEART

RED HEART
is the beer to drink.
Ask for It,
by Jung Brewing Company. Branch
Bull and River streets.
WIN. NJ. BROKEN, Manager.
Phone 9l5
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Just received a line of Confederate Vet
Grams Uniform Coats, all sizes.
B. II. LEVY & BRO
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THE NEATEsT,

Cleanest, QUEST place In town is Helm.
ken's Cafe. One block from De Soto.
Phone GAG.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23

The Best Prescription Tor MaIaria.
Chills and Fever. is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t as simply iron
and quinine In tasteless form. No cure
mo pay. Price 50c.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS.

And everything In the building material
line. We are headquarters for these
goods. with the largest and most com
plete stock in the South. Buy White Pine
Doors, Sash and Blinds for your new
home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23

If IT'S NICE WE HAVE 1T.
Minced Ham, Ham Loaf, VenI Loaf.
Beginning May IA to Oct. 1 our
store will be closed ut p. M, Sat
urdays excepted.
HARDEE q MARSHALL.
Phone S55.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-23

BUY ONLY TIE BEST GINGER ALE.
The best is the Wheeler Brand of Bel
fast Ginger Ale. made by Wheeler & Co.,
of Belfast. Ireland. from the celebrated
Cronac Springs of that city. These
springs are the property of Wheeler &
Co., hence no other Ginger Ale manufac-
turer in Ireland has those waters but
themselves The Wheeler Ginger Ale is
made from pure Jamaica Ginger Root and
not from Red Pepper. as others are; one
is deleterious-the other is tonic.
For Healthfulness and Purity the cele-
brated Wheeler brand of Belfast Ginger
Ale is the best
LIPPMAN BROTHERS,
Sole Southern Agents, Savannah, Ca
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
IN THE FIELD OF SPORT.
"A Biz Race Is 10 Be Run Today at San
Francisco.
The BURNS HANDICAP. WORTH $4,000
Vow snid McGraw and Robinson May
Go to New York and Take
Freedman's Club.

A big event ln the turf world IS to be de-
eided today, the Burns handicap; it is 10
be run at Oakland track, San Francisco, about
5 O'Clock, Houston time. Tho stake is worth
$4,000. of which $500 goes to the winner
thereof. the entries comprise some OF ;hc
best horses now in training on the coast
and there is veiv long list. At the weighs
(g.ven in the entries Below the race wou'd
seem to lie between Rosinante and David
Teuny; but with such a field the Ordinary
rules OF handicapping ire at fault, and 1t is
not safe to make a prediction I'm the
scratches are in. Thepool room Just Jumped
the bunch and lays b l against any horse.
so far as now known. the Jockeys vino
viii be in tho race ne. Pggott on Arnaccs
purnei on Or. shepard. Jenkins on Rosor-
MONDE; Spencer on iNvdnce HdarI: j. Maren
on Topmssti +. Burnio on F. W. Broda: Thorpe
on Der.d 1onny f. Jones on Or. Neipbula
Ross on Malay; Yi1tce on Rosinante, Buil-
man on Forte; T. walsh ON Monrovia.
The match between 2oroaster AMI Pot.nte
is aleo TO be run odny, and there is really
little to pick between them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
DEFEAT COMPLETE.

General buiier Says the Beers Have
Disappeared from NntnI.
London, March 3, 1880 a. m The war
office he's received the following from
General Butler:
Lsdysmith, Friday, March ,, $3.50 p. NJ,
md the defeat OF the Beers more com
pleie than had dared to anticipate. The
whole district is completely cleared o
them and. except nj the top OF Van Reen-
ems Pass, Where several wagons are Wis
me, can hnd no trace of them. Theil
last train left Modacr spruit about
O'Clock yesterday and then they blew VI
the bridge. They packed their wagons 81,
De- ago. moving them to the north o
LasTsmith, SO that we had no choice o
intereepting them, hus they have left vas
quantities OF ammunition OF all sorts
nerds. grass, camp and individual necessi
ties, They have got away with all lhei
guns except two
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
NICARAGUA WILLING.
she Win Grant FniI Rights toltne
United states.


Correspondence OF Associated preb.,
Nanasna, Nicaragua February line
news of the remoaeliing OF the CHI tou.
Rn'wer treaty ana OF tho rvyissJ form
being sent TO the senate OF the United
States has just reached NicaragJ. Tns
people OF this country now dee!aje theu
Ga'th ia the early completion of canal
n effciai circles the hope Is kpressea
mat The United States goeernrI bat may
he Induced to assume the sediment Of
the several concessions thar his GOV.
ernment has made with thd ainaren,
parties, the Maritime Canal dnipauy o,
Nicaragua, Messss. Eyre q dag,a, tho
Atlas steamship company ia Others.
me tenor Of the talk in of2hI circles
Is thar the government OF NiJngua win
Tor money considerations, ghu, to tos
United States tun rish,s / coastrue,
control and defend all lntebceaaic shin
canal in belt OF terpltorJ OF satistae.
tory width. say, tweaty siiies. hayiu.
inc canal as its cen,rai llnebad extending
across Nicaragua from oceaI to ocean.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
CONFIDENTIAL CABLEGRAM.
Alarming Rumors In Circulation 4
the Cnlnnins

Alarming Rumors In Circulation In
the Colonies.
London. March IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from sydney N. S, W, says:
1t has developed that the premier received
a few days ago cablegram from Mr..
Chamberlain, marked CONFIDENTIAL" with
a request that its contents be communl-
Gated to the other premiers. Secret eab,net
meetings have been held ia ali the col niles
to consider the dispatch, The premier Of
New South Wales has asked Mr.. Cham
herla!n's consent to publish the text o,
the message aud Mr.. Chamberlain has re-
piled that he is consulting with the war
office regarding the request,
Meanwhile alarming rumors are in cir
culation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
pnrvArroNs WE'RE GREAT.
Colonel Rhodes Describes the In
NestIncnt OF LndNsinith.


London. March 2,--Colone. R-odos, the
brother of Cecil Rhodes. describing in the
Times the entry into Ladysnlth OF Lord
Dundonaid and 300 men OF the imperial
Light Horse and Natal Csrpnso.s, Feyru-
airy %, says:
1T IS impossible TO depict the entbus-
iasm OF the beleaguered garrison. Cleer
upon cheer rang from post 70 post ana
stan officers. civilians and so.dle.s iocked
to greet them. The coltrast between tho
robust troopers al q doZen bate s aud me
pale, emaclated dttende.s OF Lalysmitn
was great General WHITE AMI nil slAt
met the troops 10 tne c5nter Of the town.
He was choarsd with heartfelt entAu la3ln.
lie thanked the civilians ara tne garrlsln
for their support throughout the tr,ais
Of the siege
1--WE started the eiege with 10000
troops 2U0U civiinns and 4001 nit.yts.
Between casualties aLd sickness 500 or
diers passed through the holplta,s. II Is
Impossible 20 overemDbas.ze the pieat,ous
Of the sick. Since The middle o. January
q man once down was practically .Osr
The reduced rations OF the soldiers just
- ed for their Subsistence. Daiiy
th!slS ola norSes ana muleb WsTe siausu-
tered and converted into soup and sau-
cages From January Is TO now there
have been over 200 deaths from disease
alone. The last fortnight saw the major
ity OF the field batteries endorsed and
the guns permanently posted IN our de-
lenses. The cavalry and drivers were
converted into infantry and sent 10 the
trenches. A line OF deieuses Ind been
constructed with q view OF 4 pos sibe lnai
contingency, II the outer works should be
carried"
London. March "A dispatch from
General Butler was received at the war
office this morning announcing that seven
ty-three wagcnIrads OF supplies are now
entering Ladvsmith. the first eeven
wagons containing hospital comforts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03

Osfontein. March 2.--The Beers have
now been definitely located four miles
from the British front. their left resting
on high kopje and their right on the
river. The burgher force is estimated to
number about 5000.
London, March 8. $3.50 a. r,.--Lord Rob-
erts wires to the war Office from oefon-
tein. under date OF March 2. AIS p. m,
as follows:
Il have just returned from paying Kim
berley a hurried visit. was much graft
fed at finding the enthusiasm among the
Kimberley people regarding the care OF
the sick and wounded All the houses
have been converted into hospitals and
the men have been made most comfort
able. l was struck with the friendly man
ner in which the wounded Beers and our
men chatted together upon the experiences
OF the campaign
London, March 3, AIS a, m.--Lord Rob-
erts, at osfontein, six or eight miles east
OF paardeberg. faces the reformed Boer
army, Ave to six thousand strong, Ths
may be merely corps OF observation In
tending to retire on prepared positions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03

SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEW


There we're special exercises at BRENNAN
in honor Of the annlversary Of Texas In
dependence. Exercises we're hello at the
university ana a, Sam Houston normal
Two mon we're killed by falling DER
RIGA 81 Bolton.
Rev. Herner T. Wilson Will resign his
pbscoratd TO go on the ierurt platform
Formal notice is gwen ot the meeting or
the Tcsns fress association at Bfeiiham
Arril II.
City clcrk Mccracken Of Galveston has
es,aoiishsd a precedent by caenins checks
OF successful bidders on public works
Citizens OF galveston win tender Mr..
aud Mira W. ]. Bryan a retention this
afternoon.
The nero soldiers implicated IN the riot
at I'll Paso are In jail with oao eNcentlon'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
,rpRpnENsroN AS no ru'ruRg.
Secretary Roots VISIT 10 Cub. H"'
mn Important Significance.

Secretary Roots Visit 10 Cub. r"s
mn Important Sigcihcnpcc.
Washington. March 2.ASccretary Rect
left Washington today for a flying trip TO
Cuba. with him were Mrs, Root, Miss
Root Edward Root, his son; Colonel Car
ter assistant adjutant general, Private X.
T. Coursey and Arthur Brooks, attendant.
The party had special car over the
Southern railway. 1t is expected that the
"trip will occupy about two weeks. allow
ing for weeks tour around the island OF
Cuba. The army transport Sedgwiok II
on her way to Tampa and The party will
embark on her tomorrow for Havana. 1t
is known that the main object OF the trip
is TO enable Secretary Root to confer per-
sonally With General Wood aud as tho
later will accompany him on his tour
around the island there will be ample OPP
portunity tor such conferences 1t Is gain
cred from rather urgent communications
that have been received here from Ha-
vana that notwithstanding the apparent
serenity OF conditions in Havana ana Cuba
generally. General Wood has reason for
grave apprehension as TO the future; not
because of the possibility of outbreaks
but rather owing to the extreme gravity
OF Important questions that are pressing
from all sides Tor immediate decision.
Mobile. Ali March 2.-Bearlug upon
the Washington dispatch telling Of feaJ
that everything is not serene in Havana
the following from the Mobile Resi teri
haVaaA correspondent. under cate o. FED
iuary "A, IS OF interest: IL have infornt
tion taat there is TO 90 rising Ga de
Island ere iong. Lately there has bJn
a great demand for spurs. macAetcs ia
hammccks, the three pr.ncipa. inn ienets
OF Cuban warfare. saveal Of the q des
nave sold out their entire stock of Use
goods.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
BUTCHERS FACE LORDROBERTS
Six Thousand FederaIists Are Now Massed
at Osfontein, Near Paardeberg.
Instructions Are to Retard the British Advance to
Boemfontein Until General Jouberts Con-
centration of Forces Is Accomplished

ish to a certain extent" he said, but the
war has only Just begun and Inc taking vr
Ladysinith IL only a trling matter to the
Beers. Ladysmlth Is not strategic p9iht
and. while Its relief is a Success for the
Bliish army. the Beers PROBABLY saw they
would expend much life ana spili much
blood to very small advantage by mann
tanning their position before the city.
80 far the British loss has boen, ao-
cordlny TO repor.s, exceeded l2,uUU apo
this on Engi ground When tho Beers
retire into their own country aud siani
behind heir Notifications $4,000 British
soldiers Will be captured or left on fields
of battle before rue first Boer line ~
passed. After that there are TWO more
lines OF defenses ana after these tns
mountains.
"Thc war should be stopped" be said
Our own republic should Interfere With
further bioodshed, for the Beers be-
lieve they Gun win aud Will hsh; until
their last man is taken
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
LOCAL.

Colonel W. j. Bryan spent a quiet day
In Houston yesterday and will speak 10
Galveston tonight.
Mrs Roberta Lankford. und'r indict-
ment 'er killing her husband. died yes
terday.
Death OF Mr.. Eduord MueGge at Cuero'
The celebration OF Independence Day by
the DAUGHTERS of the Republic and the
schools
Bcdy Of Corporal Waiter Hueni expected
this morning.
The Manufacturers association VIII hola
special meeting this afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03

Doubtless 1t is receiving accretious from
the late besiegers Of Ladysmith and from
other points. Whatever the force may be
Lord Roberts has ample troops to cope
With it. As a heavy rain Is falling on tie
veldt and the grass is improving tnis will
be good thing temporarily Tor tho Boers
Lord Roberts has surprised observers
by the excellence OF his transportation
during the Arst advance and he Is likely
TO do so again, although military men
think he must wait some days before
going further Tho Beers presumably Will
tsA this delay for all 1t Is worth. pulling
their resources together. Or. Lcyds gives
out the opinion thai she British eatry into
3loemiontein is daily expected, as Com
mandants Dewet and Delarey had been in
structed to retard the advance OF Lord
Roberts only until the concentration un-
der General Joubert has been accom-
olished.
No explanation is made OF the 10000
reinforcements that are preparing for Lord
noberts. Such explanations as are adj
vanced tentatively suggest rather that the
Cape Dutch have been more FESTIVE or
chat the imperial government has hin.
OF foreign suggestions as to the future
status OF the allied republics.
The admiralty board has teegraphed to
the Cape commander an expressive Of ad-
miration and thanks on the part OF the
lords OF the admiralty to the marines and
blue Jackets engaged IN the war. Tor the
splendid manner in which they held the
traditions OF the service and have Md I'd
to It's reputation for cheerfulness. oour-
age and DEVOTION"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-03
rirry-sixrn CONGRESS-.

The House Tho president seat in a
special message and the house immedi-
ately passed bill giving him control OF
tho revenues OF Puerto Rico.
Tho seaate.-Mr Teller proposed free
government amendment 20 the Puerto
RirHn Bill; Mr. stewart tNev., argued II
favor OF the constitution following tho
fog. Mr.. Hoar argued In favor OF seating
M Ouay