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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23

Discussion of the Negroes Advance
ment in Recent Years.

Tuskegee. Ala, Feb. 22.-The Workers
session of the Tuskegee conference
made up of Southern educators of both
races devoted six hours to-day to dis
cussion of the question, What have
thirty-fve years of freedom done for the
negro?' Principal Booker T. Washington
presided.
a majority of the speakers asserted
that there had been steady progress
along all lines. A very common report
was that when a man deserved respect he
got it, regardless of race.
j. c. Napier, a colored lawyer of Nash
vile, said that twenty years ago a col
ored man I'm that city wanted to qualify
on a bond of 5000 1t took six months to
get enough colored men to go surety and
some of the men who signed consumed
fifteen minutes in writing their names.
Now a negro in that city could get bond
for 100000 guaranteed by colored men in
a very short time. He had practiced
in the courts there two years, and his ex-
perience had shown him that almost
without exception white juries were will
ing to give negroes the same chance as
white men.
The presidents of several large educa-
tiona institutions reported that they
bought their supplies from negro grocers
and butchers, not as a matter of sentt-
ment, but because they got first-class
goods at low prices.
Prof. w. E. B. Dubois of Atlanta Uni
versity said that one great trouble IN
discussing the negro question was that
people did not take into considera ton tho
fact that conditions differed so much in
different places. A negro man cannot
consider himself alone. but as one indi-
vidual of race of 100000 people.
In closing Principal Washington thank
ed those present, and the white people
North and South for the help and en-
enlargement they are constantly giving.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
ALL THE NEWS AT wAYCRoss.
Visit of bishop Wi1sOn-Death From
POisoning-ERect of Cold.

Waycross, Ga, Feb. 22.-Bishop A. w.
Wilson of Baltimore will be in Waycross
Friday night and will preach at the First
Methodist Church. He will be passing
through on a tour of the South.
The negro. Frank Walker, who was pois-
oned Saturday by drinking wood alcohoi.
died the next day.
Our farmers report but little damage
from the late cold snap. Oats are in.
jured in somep laces and occasionally a
fruit tree that was putting out premature
ly was nipped. Many farmers think it
will keep the trees back until all danger
from the cold is past
Rev. w T. McMichael was bruised pain
fully about the face one night recently.
lie was at Rusldn the colony town, where
he preached on Sunday, and in attempting
to board the train he fell, his right check
bone striking a oss-tie. Fortunately
no bones We're broken.
Hon. Lem Johnson makes his formal
announcement for the state Senate this
week. He is the only candidate so far
TO announce and it is quite likely he win
MOI be opposed. He has served both in
inc Senate and in the House Cam
Johnson's father represented this county
Ia the Legislature when this was Appling
county, long before Ware was cut off.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
ARRANGEMENTS IN ATLANTA.
Col. Bryan to speak in Hall of House
orr Representatives.

Atlanta Feb 22.-Full arrangements
have been made for the reception of Hon
william j. Bryan, when he arrives in the
city tomorrow at 10:45 a. m. He will be
the guest of Mr.. Albert Howell, Jr
From y until 2 O'Clock Col. Bryan will
give a public reception at the Kimball
AT 8 O'Clock he win be rendered a luncheon
at the residence of MIR. Howell.
Az O'Clock Mr.. Bryan will deliver
publio address in the hall of the House
of Representatives. The ladies will be
seated with their escorts in the gallery of
the hail. and none others but gentlemen
accompanied by ladies will be allowed
there. The members of the league and all
others will be admitted 40 the hall. The
speaker will be presented by Mr.. Edgar
Latham, president of the league. Mr.. Bry-
an will leave early Saturday morning for
Nashville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
MOULTRIE's COTTON MILL.
Organization Effected and Building
soon to Begin.

Moultrie, Ga, Feb. 22.-The subscribers
to the capital stock of the Moultrie Cotton
Mill met to-day and effected a temporary
organization. Mr.. w. C. Vereen was
elected president, Mr.. q. H. Clark secre-
tary aud treasurer.
A committee of five, composed of w. C.
Vereen, C. E. Holmes, M. Monk, w. w.
Ashburn and M. D. Norman, was APP
pointed as a building committee to select
a site for the mill and equip it with ma
chinery. Before purchasing the machin-
cry they viii visit several mills in order
to ascertain the kind of machinery best
suitable for the purposes desired.
Al the meeting to-day $75, 900 of stock
was represented, every dollar of which was
local capital, The stock book has not yet
been closed, and il is confidently believed
that the subscriptions will amount to $780,,
900 by the time the charter is obtained.
The success of the enterprise so far has
been largely due to efforts of Nr. w. C.
VeSeen and to the confidence that our
moneyed men have in him as a business
man and financer. Mr. Vereen is one of
the most successful business men in Geor-
gia.
The promoters of this mill win put il in
operation as soon as possible.
A movement is on foot TO erect a modern,
up-to-date hotel here. Present hotel IA
cilities are far behind the demand of the
citv
Mr.. Mace, an Atlanta man, has built
large variety works on the line of the
Triton, Townsville and Gulf road
A special term of court was held to
grant charters for the Moultrie Ice Fac
tory and the Standard Lumber Company.
Mr.. c. ]. Kendall, who controls large
tracts of saw mill timber in this county,
has recently sold several thousand acres
TO parties who will erect mill a an early
date.
Mr. M J. Pearsall has just returned
from Macon, Ga. where he went last
week on special business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
MAY BE A LABOR CANDIDATE.
Labor Element May Put Out Man
for Mayor of Atlanta

Atlanta, Feb. 22.-The labor people have
been discussing the Plan of putting out
their own candidate for Mayor for some
time. In meetings of the Trade CsounciI
the subject has been discussed at length.
With five candidates in the field the la
Dor people believe that 1900 votes will
elect man. They estimate that not more
than 5000 votes will be polled. and base
their calculations on this figure. They
claim that they can easily poll 1900 or /, 500
votes from their own ranks, and are there
fore confident that they can elect their
candidate.
on the other hand. IL is contended that
the bringing out of a labor candidate for
Mayor would lessen the chances of c. c.
Houston the labor candidate for the Leg
is.ature, whose prospects now seem very
bright
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23

FTTZGERALD-Friend and acquaint-
ances of T. G. Fitzgerald and family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
of Bena, daughter of the former, from
residence 401 Duffy street, east this Fri-
day. afternoon at o'clock.
LATTIMORE-The relatives and friends
of Richard d. baltimore and of Mrs. EIiz-
abeth D. baltimore and family are invit-
ed to attend the funeral of the former
from the residence, No. 331 Barnard street,
at IL O'Clock this (Friday) morning In
terment in Laurel Grove Cemetery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
BANKERS COMMITTEE MEETS.
Arrangements Made Looking to the
Annual Convention.

Atlanta. Feb 22.-The Executive Council
of the Georgia Bankers Association met
at the Aragon Hotel in this city to-day,
the following being present: F. T. Hard
wick, chairman, Dalton; r. A. Graves,
Sparta; T. d. Meador, Atlanta; j. e. B.
Brown, Carrollton; Frank Sheffield, Amer
icus; +. d. Bloodworth, Savannah; War
rem Lott, Waycross; j. H. Reynolds,
Rome, and Oscar Dooly, Talbotton.
The annual meeting of the association
will be held, probably, in June, but this
was not definitely determined, the question
being left to a subcommittee.
Another subcommittee was appointed 20
arrange programme and secure the con-
sent of those who will be requested to read
papers before the convention, and decide
the nature of the other parts of the pro
gramme. The Atlanta Clearing House As
ISOLATION gave the members a dinner az
the Aragon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
sEwALL WAITING FOR BRYAN.
He VIII Go Down on a Special Ia
Meet Him This Morning.

Atlanta, Feb. 22.-Mr. Arthur Sewall of
Maine, who is in Atlanta to meet Mr..
Bryan, spent the day at his hotel denying
himself to all callers.
Mr.. Sewall has chartered an engine and
car, and will leave here at O'Clock in
the morning over the Southern Railway.
The train will run down the Columbus
division until it meets the morning pas
senger bringing Mr.. Bryan to Atlanta.
Mr. SeWalls car will then probably be
attached to the regular train on its run
into Atlanta, and the two leaders of the
Democratic ticket of 1886 will confer en-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
Marriage Near Guyton.

Guyton, Ga, Feb. 22-Mr. DugIass Of
Bloomingdale and Miss Daisy Joiner were
married yesterday afternoon near Guvton
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
JohI a. thompson, at the home of the
brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Join.
err The marriage was quiet one. A few
friends of the bride and groom were pre-
sent After the marriage the couple left
Tor Bloomingdale their future home.
me schools have observed the holiday
but the pupils have not enjoyed the day as
wen as was anticipated. The disagreeable
weather has prevented
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
THE COLD At kISSMNIEE
Oranges Not Hurt and Outlook Good
for a Fun Crop.

kissimmee. Fla, Feb. 2l-The recent
cold wave did not do any damage 70
orange trees The peach trees had the
young peaches that had formed. DAMAGED
but blooms We're not hurt Reans noas
ana tomatoes in most places were killed.
but other vegetables were nor dannaoCi
1T being very early in the season All crons
Will be replanted. The prospects for n
large orange crop this year in this section
so far are very bright
The Plant System Hotel, Kissimmee is
quite full now There are more guess
than ever before at this season of the
year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23

Liverpool, Feb. 2S.-Weekly cotton sta
ustlcs; Total sales of all kinds, SO 900;
sales, American. As, 600 English spinners
takings, COCO. Total export, 7OOO import
of all kinds, 5000; import, American Co.
COO. Stock of all kinds, 1900; stock
American $4,000. Quantity ahoat ali
kinds, 24000; quantity afioat, American
10000. Total sales on speculation, p 800:
total sales to exporters, 2.4CO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
HERRINGDINE WAS POISONED.
Was Either Suicide or Murder-Othe r
News in Augusta.

News in Augusta.
Augusta Feb 22.-Washington's birth
day was observed in Augusta only by the
closing of the postoffice, the banks and
the public schools, and by several social
functions.
The coroners jury over the body of
young A. ]. Herringdine, which was
found in North Augusta yesterday decid-
ed simply that death resulted from pol
son, but did not say whether 1t was sui
eide or murder. Both theories are held.
Herringdine was known to have had $50
and his relatives believe there was foul
play and he was given poisoned whisky.
The money is unaccounted for. His broth
er, from Sandersville, Ga, took his re-
mains to the old home this afternoon
A a meeting of the Merrymakers Asso-
citation tonight April % was agreed on as
opening day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
baltimore EIks, New Home

Baltimore Feb. 22.-The new home of the
Baltimore Lodge Of Benevolent and Pro-
tcctive order of Elks was dedicated To-
day with appropriate services by the Of
hcers of the Grand Lodge. Delegations
from Washington, Philadelphia, Atlantic
city, Brooklyn, Providence, Lynn. Nor
folk, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Richmond.
Worcester and other cities were present
and took part in the ceremonies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
Wants Gcorgia's Seal.

Phil Cook received letter from Edward
Corder, chief clerk of the department If
state for West Virginia to-day, asking
for an impression of the seal of Georgia,
as he wishes to place IL among a col
lection of the seals of the Union. Chief
Clerk Rowe Price will supply him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
DOCTORS HAVE ADJOURNED.
Tri-Stnte Medical Association TO
Meet Next in Richmond.

Charleston, s. c., Feb. 22,-The final SEES
sion of the second annual convention of
the Tri-State Medical Association was hen
here to-day. DR.. Charles w. Kollock of
this city was elected president of the as
ISOLATION for the ensuing year. Richmond
was selected as the place at which the
convention will be held next year A
number of papers on technical matters
were read before the convention finally
adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
LOVER COMMITTED SUICIDE,
WINS Rejected and Made His VIII in
His Sweetheart'S Favor

Columbia, S. c.. Feb 22.-James Gard
ner of North Carolina, 50 years old who
has been counting a young lady at Me
gainesville, Darlington county, South
Carolina, to-day. on assurance that his
suit was hopeless, made his will. leaving
all his property, which is said to be con-
siderable, to the girl who rejec led him
He killed himself by taking strychnine in
a glass of wine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
PENSION OFFICE TO CLOSE.
VIII shut Up for Week to Expe-
ditc the Business on Hand.

Atlanta. Feb 22-The Office of the Com
missioner of Pensions will be closed to
the public for one week, beginning Feb.
g. This course is adopted to expedite clos
ing the accounts of indigents and widows.
Payments 10 the invalid class will begin
on March 3.
All VINO intend to present their claims
for payment In person or by agents m1st
do so on March s or ., otherwise their
payments will be deferred until after
March %
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
RYAN,s BUSINESS coLLEGE-

Rooms "a and 20 Provident Building.
Competent office help supplied from this
college. Students prepared directly for
business. Day and night sessions. Learn
TO operate the new models of the ReminR-
ton Standard Typewriter. that being the
machine which the business world en-
plays. bearing & Hull, Sole Dealers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
an druggists refund the money IL Il fails
70 cure r. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
A COOKING CLASS At THE LADIES'
EXCHANGE,

The ladies of Savannah are invited by
the Southern Cotton Oil Company to at
tend a cooking class at the Savannah Ex-
change for Womans Work, where Miss
Andrews, the well-known culinary expert,
will demonstrate the qualities of Cooking
Oil prepared by the Wesson process, and
of the Wesson Salad Oil
The claim for the Cooking Oil is supe-
riorty over any other Cooking Fat. The
claim for the Wesson Salad oil is its SINH
larity TO the best quality of olive oil from
which 1t cannot be distinguished by the
most fastidous. The demonstration will
be during the ensuing week, Feb. rs to
March 3, inclusive Hours and menu will
be published daily.
AT the request of a number of ladies',
special tickets will be issued by Mrs. Nun
nerlyn, superintendent of the exchange,
for a limited number of their colored
cooks. for whom special seats will be ar
ranged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
soLoMoN,s LODGE NO. 1. f. & A. n

SoLOMON'S LODGE NO. L. f. & A. NJ
A special communication of this A
lodge will be held at Masonic Tenn Wy
pie this morning at 1915 o'clock, w
for the purpose of paying a last tribute
to our deceased brother, Richard D. Lat
timore.
Members of other lodges and transient
brethren are invited to meet with us. BY
order of j. w. PARKER w M
JAS. r. CAIN, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
soLoMoNs COMPANY.
rue ONLY PLACE IN THE CITY.

ihG oNLf fLACE IN THE CITY.
The only place thoroughly equipped for
packing for shipment and moving pianos
and nice furniture. The only place with
apparatus for hosting pianos and other
heavy furniture 10 upper floors. The
only place where special attention is given
to storing nice furniture and merchandise
The only place where carpets are proper
ly cleaned by machinery instead of with
a club. The only place that furnishes
bicycle messenger boys. This is the
DISTRICT MESSENGER AND DEI.Iv-
cry COMPANY,
321 Congress Telephone z.
C. H. Mediock. Supt. and Mgr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The Board of Education invites sealed
bids for the erection of a brick school
building on Eighth street, in the city of
Savannah. Complete plans aSd specifica-
tons may be obtained at the office of Su-
perintendent of Public Schools a Chat
ham Academy, where bids must be filed
by noon on March 3. The right to reject
any OF all bids is reserved
OTIS ASHMORE,
Superintendent Public Schools.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23

HAVE THEM.
Are you in the market for We
hicIe.
If you are, give me a call.
can please you.
have the largest stock in the
city.
have anything in the vehicle
line that you can possibly desire.
have the best tire, the Kelly
Springfield rubber tire.
Get them and you won't make any
mistake.
MARK APPLE,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-23
MEETINGS.
MEETINGS.
PALESTINE COMMANDERY NO. 7,K.T

Attention Sir Knights: Attend 81
a regular conclave at your N~&9A&N
asylum o'clock this evening. EzsS
The Order of Red Cross will be con-
ferred.
Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited
to attend. BY order of
H. E. WILSON, Eminent Com.
w. S. ROCKWELL Recorder.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-11-23

The country swain and his sweetheart
had come in from the mountain fast
nesses to be married at the ministers
house in an Adirondack town. The cere-
mony was over, but the bridegroom hcsi-
tated. There was another important
function to be performed. "What do |
pay you for this 2" he asked.
"The law allows me $780," said the
minister, willing to swell his wifc's pin
money fund to that extent, but not wish
ing to ask more than would be conven-
lent for the bridegroom to pay. y look
of pleasure came into the bridegroom's
face. "Well, here's 80 cents" he said
cheerfully. handing him the money.
''That will make So" And he departed
with a comfortable feeling that the min
lister had been well paid, while the min
ister's wife heaved a sigh of regret
New York Times.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-11-23
NOTED WOMEN GAMBLERS.
The Most Famous Were Court Fa-
vorites In France and England.

The Most Famous Were Court Fa-
vorites In France and England.
Greatest of all the women gamblers in
the world have been the court favorites
of the vicious sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries. France has produced the fin
est specimens of the depraved woman
gambler that the world has ever seen.
At one time Nine. de Montespan had a
great run of luck at basset, and that
made Louis XVI feel good, for then he
could borrow of her winnings. When
her luck turned and she lost as heavily
as she had won the draft on Louis got to
be so great that he abolished the game.
One night when things were coming her
way she bet sum equal to 100000 on
the turn Of a single card, and the king
got grumpy because no one had the sand
to cover the bet. There came a New
Years night when madame lost nearly
100000 at hoca, and on another night
she raised her losses to $1,0OO,O00.
Crossing the channel. the most famous
woman gambler of England was Nell
Gwynn, the favorite of Charles ii. In
one year her losses were 100000, which
the king paid. His last words as he lay
on his dying bed are historic, Don't let
Door Nell starve." But poor Nell" as
long as the game was fierce, could lock
out for herself pretty well. Such little
loss as that of $4,000 to her rival, the
Duchess Of Cleveland, was mere baga-
telle to her. Still perhaps Charles ii
was right in his solicitude for poor
Nell" for the Duchess of MaZarin died
In absolute want after she had lost So
600, 900 at the game.
One may scour American history and
and scarcely q celebrated woman gam
bier. Our women when they gamble at
all play like ladies at cards and dabble
O little In stocks. To be sure, we've sent
some winners to Monte Carlo and others
to Sheepshead Bay, but for her who
might perhaps be called the queen of
American gamblers we are indebted TO
that choice strain in the Mexican blood
which produces what the southwest calls
the "greaser." Donna Paquita was born
In Texas. Everything about her eX-
eepting her birthplace was Mexican.
About the close of the civil war Donna
went into Mexico to rule over outlaws
and cowboys. Qualetor, an old time
gambler, with whom she fell in at the
age of IL, taught her all the tricks of the
trade that he knew. and then she turned
around, and with her newly acquired
knowledge she taught him tricks that he
sever dreamed Of.
Though she was only a child, the rough
gamblers in Paso del Norte found that
they were no match for her. She grew
up a beautiful girl, and she could cheat
SO adeptly that no one ever could catch
her at 1t. In 1875 she was the leader Of
a gang of greasers who were captured
after foray. She proposed that cards
be played to see whether she should so
free or kill herself. She played for once
with a gambler who was too expert for
her and lost. Instantly she drew knife
from her belt and plunged it into her
heart. At least it may be said for her
that none of the gambling favorites of
Europe had the nerve to end her life rs
Donna did.-New York Press.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-11-23
Culm RnnkS ARre.

Culm is curious stuff, and there seems
to be an abundance of it. People vino
travel through the mining regions always
inquire about the great mountains of coal
dust that rise in every direction, some of
them 200 feet in height. These piles Of
culm often catch fire either by accident or
spontaneous combustion, and it is almost
impossible to eXtinguish them. At night
the red glare is visible all over the val
leys.
Near Wilkesbarre culm bank has
been burning for % years. Various at
tempts have been made to qucnch the
fire, but it is just as bright and vigorous
today as it was a quarter of a century
ago, and the company, having abandoned
its efforts to put out the fire, feeds it reg
ularly by dumping fresh culm upon the
flames. If this were not done, the fire
would eat its way into the great bank
like an ulcer and ultimately break out in
several places. But as long rs the sur
face fire is fed with fresh fuel it does not
burrow into the hcap.-Chicago Record.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-11-23

A visitor at one of the local prisons be-
came interested in one of the prisoners,
who was being detained for picking pock-
cts. He frankly admitted his guilt and
spoke of his business in the same way
that tradesman would boast of his cx-
pertness.
'What l would like to know is" said
the visitor, show you know where vic
tim has his money"
easy enough" replied the Leather
snatcher," smiling shrcwdly. "Whcn ye're
in a crowd jest holler Look out for pick
pocketsn and all of them, men and wo-
men, will instinctively place their hands
where they have their money. Now that
you know where to look for the stuff you
can go to work quietly. See?
The visitor thanked the jailbird for the
information and was moving away when
the latter called him back.
"Here," said he; Il don't want that 1t
isn't worth over couple Of dollars" and
he returned pin that had lately adorn-
ed the visitors scarf and which he had
nipped while in conversation with him.
Detroit Free Press