The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-20
HEAVY RAIN IN wAYCRoss.
Crops Are Doing WelI-Mrs. Herring
ton Was Badly Hurt.


ton Was BADLY Hurt.
Waycross, Ca, April 19-The heaviest
rain that has fallen in Waycross in
years came last night. The downpour
was not in the form of a sudden deluge,
but the fall was constant for about eight
hours and this morning Voluntary OBJ
server Hasklnson's rain guage recorded
2O3 inches. The shower did not come any
too soon, as the crops were sadly in need
Of rain. Considerable damage was done
in the way of washouts. but nothing seri-
Gus. The crop and fruit outlook was
never better in this section. Farmers have
diversified their crops to a greater ex-
tent than ever before. The acreage plant
ed in cotton is larger than usual but the
same may be said in regard to corn, peas,
potatoes, cane, watermelons, and all kinds
of small fruits and vegetables. Everything
is up and looking well, and if the weather
conditions continue favorable the farmers
of Ware will reap most bounttful harV-
est. The outlook for pears, plums. peach
es, etc, was never better the trees all
being literally loaded.
The San Jose scale played havoc with
some orchards, notably that of Mr.. ]. ].
Wideman, near the city. He has been com
PEELED to cut down several hundred trees
These are In healthy condition, however,
and will yield heavily.
Mrs. William Harrington and baby, who
were thrown from a carriage yesterday
afternoon, are in a critical condition. The
mother is so severely bruised as to be I'M
able TO get out of bed, while the baby's
thigh Is shattered Mr.. Harrington has
been in dangerous condition from pneu-
monia for two or three weeks. He is an
employe of the railroads, and a member
of the Plant System Relief and Hospital
department. He is confined to his bed in
the hospital and Mrs. Harrington and
baby were going there to see him when
the accident occurred. The driver Of the
team was also thrown from the carriage,
but escaped without injury
The dog law will not be effective in
Ware county-not this year The question
has been up for discussion bf fore the grand
jury this week. A majority of the mem
bers would not be opposed to a dog law
that would be effective all over the state.
but they are heartily against the present
law, and will not recommend it's enforce
ment.
Since Jan. /, there have been only six
burias in Lott Cemetery. OF these, three
were shipped here for interment, AMI
three died i'm WaycrOss. The town is in
a first rate sanitary condition.
The y. 2. o. Eiks are contemplating
the erection Of hall in this city. Mr.
George w. Deem, one Of the Magic City's
most enterprising business men. proposes
TO cooperate with the Elks, and erect a
fine four-story brick building on his lot
near the Central Hotel. The matter Is
under consideration, and the building may
materialize in the near future. The up
per floors will be used for lodge purposes.
while the first and second floors will be
used for store rooms and offices.
The reception given last night at the res
idence OF Solicitor General John W. Ben
nett in honor Of the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary Of tht wedding Of Rev. W. II. scruegs
and wife. was one OF the most enjoyable
events Of the season. Notwithstanding the
unfavorable condition OF the weather a
large number Of friends were present 10
congratulate the couple and wish them
many happy returns Of the day.