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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31

Money Provided for Augustus New
street Car System.


Augusta. May 30.-A trust deed was filed
for record in the clerks Office to-day in
volving one million dollars. It is from tn :
Augusta Railway and Electric Company
to the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Com
pany of Baltimore. and is preliminary to
the purchase of the million dollars worth
of bonds TO be issued by the Augusta
Railway and Electric Company.
The document covers thirty-eight pages
of closely typewrilten manuscript and
there are revenue stamps on it TO the
amount of $500. The deed conveys all of
the property owned by the Augusta Rail
way and Electric Company IN the city
of Augusta with the exception Of the Dyer
building The bonds TO be fioated on he
basis of this deed of trust, wi be payabl
in gold and will be interest bearing. The
money thus obtained will be used in max
ing improvements in the street railway
system, and it means that Augusta VIII
soon have an electric car service unsur-
passed by any city in the South.
party of Baltimore and Eastern capi-
talists spent the day in Augusta to-day
going over the street car system and in
specling Augustus industrial enterprises.
They were breakfasted at Col. Dyer $
home in Summerville, Chateau Levert, =
and were given luncheon at the CONNER
cial Club where speeches We're made.
They left here for Charleston.
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CONCERN SHORT ON ASSETS.
Bad Showing for the Southern Agri-
cultural Works.

Atlanta, May SO.-Receiver George Par
rott filed this afternoon in the United
States Court, the report of Haskins &
Sells. the expert accountants, on the con-
dtion of the Southern Agricultural
Works. According to the report, the
company lost sS4,l22.55 from July I, 1899,
TO April 70. 1900
meeting of the creditors of the de-
funct concern was held this afternoon,
but the election of trustee was post
poned. The estimate made by the ex-
pert accountants makes the company ap-
pear in a much worse condition than the
company's statement. recently filed in the
bankruptcy court would indicate The
book value of The assets of sSoS, 215.l2, as
shown in the summary. The experts APP
praise the assets at $193 49S.1S. The prop
erty and plant are cut down from $751;
$50 27 TO S5,2SSO2. The liabilities are $780,
1C1S7
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TRIED TO PASS FORGED CHECK
Story Told by an Alleged Sonth
CarOIinian when Caught

Atlanta, May 3O.--A man registering as
DR. l. M. Hair, Union, S. c.. tried to pass
forged check on the Neal Loan and
Banking Company, and was arrested 1t
was on the State Banking Company of
Gainesville, payable to ]. j. Maltone and
signed by j. e. Murphy & Co, a Gaines
Vile dry goods house. The check was
Endorsed with the names of j. j. Malone
and DR.. William Crenshaw of Atlanta
The man explained that he traded a dia-
mond ring and watch in the Kimban
pool room for the check. He would not
accept the check until it was indorsed by
some one he knew, and he says the holder
sent 1t out and it was returned with DR.
Crenshaw's Endorsement which is pro-
nounced forgery. The man was allowed
20 leave on the next train for Louisville
and the bank officials sought 10 be vic
timized are hopping mad over his release.
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COULD NOT COLLECT FEES.
DEMURRER SUSTAINED IN BELT
LINE LITIGATION.

Attorneys for Minority stockholders
Sought to Make the Atlanta and
west Point Pay Their Fees of $15,-
5GO-They Had Prevented the Con-
struction of the Atlanta Belt Line
Judge LumpISin Sustained Demur-
rer TO Petition.
Atlanta. May SO-Judge Lumpkin to-
day sustained a demurrer to she bill fled
hy Lawton & Cunningham, T. A. Ham
lnond and Henry Alexander, asking that
the Atlanta and West Point road pay
their fees in preventing the building of
The belt line.
In a statement attached to the petition,
the attorneys alleged their services were
worth s17,5C0. The original suit brought
by the minority stockholders of the At
lanta and West Point was 20 prevent the
building of the belt line around Atlanta.
After hard fight on both sides, the su-
preme Court decided the railroad could
not build the belt. Since that decision an
independent belt line company has been
organized and the work commenced.
The minority stockholders claimed that
having succeeded in preventing the eX-
penditure of 1000, a great service had
been rendered to the company. The M
nority stockholders contended that the
company ought 20 pay the fees OF their
lawyers. The railroad company, through
its attorneys, Dorsey, Brewster d How
ell, filed a demurrer to the petition for
fees. This morning Judge Lumpkn
handed down an order sustaining the de-
fnurrer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
CAMILLA's HIGH SCHOOL.
Interesting Closing Exercises At
tended by Large Crowd.

tended by Large Crowd.
Camilla, Ga, May 3O.-The Camilla High
School exercises closed last night with a
large and appreciative audience. The
closing exercises were very much enjoyed
by an intelligent assemblage from this
town and surrounding country. The stu
dents acquitted themselves admirably in
rendering their parts, showing much
thoughtful preparation. The literary ad-
dress delivered by Col. 1. j. Hoffmeyer
of Albany, Ga, was very appropriate and
much enjoyed by the audience.
Two young ladies graduated at th.s
school this year. Misses Susie Spence and
Clara Culpepper This school is in a
flourishing condition. The teachers elect
ed by the trustees for the next schoIas-
tic year are Miss Annie Collins, princi-
pal; Misses Lelba Watt and Lawson
Spence and Mrs. S. l.. Twitty were elect
ed as assistant teachers. There were 1876
pupils matrculated in this school the past
year, and it has a fine graded system.
TINT promises 10 be of great benefit in the
future in educating the boys and girls
of the community
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FUNERAL OF JUDGE BRANNON.
He Was One of Columbus' Best
Known Citizens.

He was OnS OF COlumDus BEST
known Citizens.
Columbus, Ca, May 30.-The body of
Judge William H. Brannon. who died in
Atlanta this morning, was brought here
tonight, and the funeral will occur to-
morrow Judge Brannon was sixty-three
years old and one of the most prominent
citizens Of Columbus.
In addition to being president of the
Merchants and Mechanics Bank, he was
president of the company operating the
several ice factories in this and other
Soutteln cities, a director in Columbus
Iron Works and other large institutions.
He was a lawyer by profession being
senior member of the firm of Btannon &
Martin. He was member of the old law
firm CT Peabody g. Biannon, attorneys for
the Central Railway, before the death of
Hon. John Peabody. He was never mar
ried.
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Bound over for Assault.

Justice j. B. Wolf, John Cole, a white boy
about Is years of age, charged with al
tempting TO criminally assault the 10-yeal
old daughter of Mr.. julie B. Dunn, of Lol
lie, this county, waived examination anC
was bound over 10 the Superior Court I'M
der bond of $500
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south CaroIina Cotton

Columbia, May 30.--The weather has
been favorable for cultivation, and crops
are well worked, with little complaint of
grassy fields; but the nights have been
too cool for rapid growth, especially of
cotton, which remains small, with. how
ever, quite fun stands. although irregular
IN size. Planting Is finished. Lice have
made their appearance over large areas.
Chopping Is well under way or nearing
completion. Sea island cotton looks well.
but owing to cool nights is small.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31

Some INSCRIPTIONS dealers have been
making statements that we have not Got
and do not sell genuine Babcock work,
and that the beautiful Victor Wagon,
made by The II. II. Babcock Co. of Wafer
town, N. Y, that we presented 10 the Ma
sonic Fair was not genuine Babcock work.
We wish to state to the public that we
sell work with original name plates on,
and when we name the maker of We
hicle Il is correct in every detail We beg
to warn the public that we are the sole
agents for the H. II. Babcock Co. and no
one else has got and can sell their work
in Savannah. We offer 500 to any one
who can prove that the above is not alb
solutely correct Win also give 500 10 any
one who can produce a Babcock Buggy
sold by any other dealer in Savannah wno
claims IL Is a Babcock vehicle.
COHEN-KULMAN CARRIAGE AND
WAGON CO.,
Broughton and West Broad streets.
Babcock's Sole Representatives.
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NOTICE.

The first mortgage bonds of the South
Georgia and Florida Railroad Company
having matured Jan. 10, 1899, and the Sec
ond mortgage bonds of the same company
having matured Sept. 6, 1899, parties hold
ing same are requested to present them
to the Metropolitan Trust Company of the
city of New York for payment. where
funds are deposited for that purpose. In
terest ceased upon said bonds upon the
above mentioned dates.
j. MOULTRIE LEE, Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
THE WAY TO 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 job 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.
C. II. MEDLOCK. Supt. and Mgr
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PAINTS AND HOUSE PAINTING.

We handle nothing but the VERY
REST grades of PAINTS and OILS. and
employ the very best painters to be had
Allow us to make bid on painting your
house. -
sAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO..
Corner Congress and Drayton.
Phone SIG.
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DEATHS.


DIED OF DIPHTHERIA-AleX Subers
Nix, Swear old son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Nix, at their residence, No 610 Haber-
sham street, Wednesday, May 3d. at LIS
o'clock, p. m. Interment took place same
day in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Macon
papers please copy.
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COMING AFTER THE CUP.
Charleston Yachtsmen Think They
VIII Lift" 1t.

Charleston. S. c., May SOTO an accom-
panlment of ringing bells and footing
whistles, wishing her good luck, the yacht
Maris sailed from here for Savannah this
afternoon at o'clock. The yachtsmen
were all in the very best of spirits and de-
clared that they would bring the inters ate
challenge cup back with them when they
returned two weeks hence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees Of the
italian bark Aniellino will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew.
STRACHAtN & Co, Consignees.
Savannah, Ga. May 81, 1900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31

Columbus, Ca, May 80. A party of
revenue officers returned from Chatta-
hoochee county to-day, where they made
raid destroying two large stills. Deputy
Marshal Brown was badly hurt while re-
turning home by the overturning of hack
in which he was riding. No bones were
broken, but he is severely bruised, and 1t
is feared he is hurt internally.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
Appeal in Hcrndon Case.

Washington, Ca, May S0.-Dillard Hern-
don, who was to hang on June s, has his
life prolonged indefinitely. His counsel
have applied to the Supreme Court for a
new trial, and as IL will be several me n rs
before they reach his case his lease of
life is considerably heightened.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
NOTICE,

Neither the master nor consignees of the
Norwegian steamship Stiklestad, A. Raas-
tad, master, will be responsible for any
debts contracted by crew of said vessel.
]. F. MINIS & CO., Consignees.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE RIVER is DOWN,

SPRING IN SPLENDID CONDITION.
You have no excuse now for not
visiting the Famous Suwanee
Springs. Cures Rheumatism, Dys-
pepsia, all kidney and Bladder Trou-
bile in from 3 to o weeks. Cure
guaranteed.
The most delightful Summer Re-
sort south. No Mosquitoes, No Ma
laria. Delightful breeze during the
day, sleep under blankets every
night.
Elegant Bathing. Accomm o n Il ons
and table strictly Grst-cIass. Bonrd
$1,000 per week and upwards-Ex-
cursion Tickets for sale by Plant
system.
sUwANEB SPRINGS COMPANY.
Suwanee, Fla,
ANDREW HANLEY,
President and General Manager.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

BELL-Friends and acquaintances' of
Margaret Bythewood, eldest daughter of
the late julius B. and Elizabeth ]. Bell,
are invited to attend her funeral from .-.e
o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
BONps EXECuTEn-

By the American Bonding and Trust Com.
pony of Baltimore. We are authorized ~
execute locally Immediately upon apnlio
cation)' all bonds in judicial proceedings
IN e1ther the state or United States
courts, and of administrators ora
guardians
DEARING & HULL, Agents.
Telephone 324. Provident Bnildine
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'BECKMANN'S CAFE
MAxTELs. CRATES AND THING.

We have the largest stock, prettiest de-
signs, lowest prices. Call and examine
our before buying. Beautify your new
house with pretty mantels.
ANDREW HANLEY COMPANY.
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VOLTS FLOWERS AT coNIDA's.

have arranged with Paul Conida to
carry al his Bull street store at all times
a full supply of Fresh Cut Flowers. He
will also take orders for Designs or any
special order for special occasions.
JOHN WOLF.
Telephone No. 597.
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WANTS TO BE AN ELECTOR.
Col. Cochran of wnycross Visited
Brunswick.

Col. Cochran of wnycross Visited
Brunswick.
Brunswick. Ga. May 3O.-Col. Cochran
of Waycross was here to-day. comforting
with friends in regard TO his announce
ment for the electors place from the
Eleventh district. 1t was enormously
stated in these dispatches recently that
Solicitor Bennett was an applicant for
the electors place. when he really de-
siresc to go as delegate to the Ma
tional Convention. Both of these gentle
men are well-liked here, and it is not
probable that either will have opposition
for their respective choice. The Demo-
Gratis of Glynn recognize their service
to the party and The assurances both re-
ceived to-day were encouraging. With
Cochran as elector and Bennett for dele
gate. the Eleventh district will do well
represented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-31
nuY ONLY TEE BEST GINGER ALE.

The best is the Wheeler Brand of Bel
fast Ginger Ale. made by Wheeler & Co.,
of Belfast. Ireland, from the celebrated
Cromac 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 a tonic.
For Healthfulness and Purity the cele-
brated Wheeler brand of Belfast Ginger
Ale is the best.
LIPPMAN BROTHERS,
Sole Southern Agents, Savannah. Ca.
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$50 REWARD.

For Information as to the party or par
ties harboring or retaining a white setter
dog, answering to the name of "Chief. :"
Said dog has a "scald' scar above and 10
the rear of the right shoulder
THOS. f. THOMSON
ia Bolton street. west
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Everything at "A Sacrifice.

LOTS OF GOOD BARGAINS YET.
Nice Thin Engraved Tumb.ers Sc.
Individual Buffers 114c.
Fruit Saucers 215c.
Glass Dishes &c.
Lots of Goods 4c, &c, &c.
Ideal Coffee Pots 25c. &c, 29c.
Haviland China A. d. Coffees 19c.
Jardinieres &c, 19c, 15c, 19c.
Pitchers &C. &c, 13c
And a great many other things
Positively last retail day.
JAS. S. SILVA,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIVIDEND NO. IA.

Planters Rice Nil Co.,
Savannah, Ca, May 90 1900
The directors of the Planters Rice Mill
Co. have this day declared a dividend of
per cent, payable on and after the 18th
of June.
GEO. J. MILLS. Treasurer.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

TABLE D'HoTE.
5Oc-DINNER-5Oc
Dinner to 9 p. M, Thursday May 81.
Claret Wine.
SOUP.
Consomme of Tomato.
FISH.
Boiled Red Snapper. Parsley Sauce.
Potatoes a la Parisienne.
Sliced Tomatoes, Queen olives,
Chow Chow, Mixed Pickles.
ROASTED.
Ribs of New York Beef. Dish Gravy.
Chicken, with Dressing.
ENTREES.
Haricot of Mutton a la Bourgeoise.
banana F'ritters au Sugar.
VEGETABLES
Mashed Brown Potatoes, New Garden
Peas, Baked Vans, Stewed Tomatoes, Rice
PASTRY AND DESSERT.
Pumpkin Pie, Assorted Cakes.
Cheese, Crackers, Fruits.
Orange Sherbet
French Coffee.
At LEvAN'S CAFE -.asTAURANT.
Ill Congress street, west.
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FIRST OF THE SEASON.

Nutmeg Cantaloupes, Georgia Peaches.
First of the season. First-class in every
respect. order early.
Phones 107 JAS. ]. JOYCE.
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FOR SALE,
S25,OOO.

One of our clients has placed IN ou'
hands $4,000 to loan on good savanna"
real estate at reasonable rates of interest,"
BECKETT & BECKETT
"a President street, east
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NOTICE.

Savannah, May %.
AS 1 am leaving the city for time,
leave John ]. Harte. my agent. 10 collect
all bills and pay all debts until re-
turn. LUKE CARSON
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

81 Congress. west.
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Hoods Pill, cure liver Ills; the nonirri.a;ing aud
only cathartic to take with Hoods sar.aParIlIa:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-24
Johnson House 10 Be Opened. Today.

Landlord Smith Of the Johnson House
will, today, open his new place Of bust
ness to the public Since Mr.. Smith
took the place, he has had it all thor
oughly cleaned and it is now in the
best Of condition. He has allowed moth
ing to be undone that Will make this
place a popular one with the public
and as soon as they see il. they will
take to it. The office Is now fitted with
large chairs and tables Of quartered
oak and the counter is supplied with
all the furnishings If hrst-class
hotel.
The dining room is perhaps as pretty
a one as there is in the State. The ter
"a Gotta work on the walls and the
effect with the steel ceiling is fine. The
furnishings are all Of oak. chairs.
tables and a beautiful sideboard. The
china is Of Haverlain and the silver
ware is OF the latest Rogers patterns,
all entirely new. The kitchen IS sup
piled with all the utensils that can be
found in any hotel and all the dishes
are Of heavy porcelain.
over the dining room is one Of the
parlors. II has a fine velvet carpet
and with the oak furniture and piano.
makes a beautiful room. Another par
Tor is opposite, furnished with silk tap
estry and beautiful pictures hung on
the wall. There are no better rooms
in the State than these.
The two lower floors are carpeted
with velvet and all the furniture is OF
the heavy piano finish. Every room has
lace curtains. The beds are of iron and
solid brass with heavy box springs ana
the best curled hair mattresses. The
linen IS all new and Of the best quality.
Every room is fitted with gas and cleo
tricity and connected with the office
by electric bells.
During the day, Frank Chase will be
found in the Office and Charles Ware
of Bangor, will preside at night Mr.
Smith is sure to please his patrons and
he has the best wishes Of all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-24
WATERVILLE.
THE ANNUAL HORN RUSH.
An Old lime Custom Celebrated on Colly
Campus, Saturday.

There are some sore hands and stiff
muscles Mt colby. today. tnr the fresh
men Went through another w the
'hrsts" Of college life, Saturday. The
occasion Was the annual BAN game ana
horn rush with the sophmores. Ac-
cord.ng to the old custom. ana perhaps
il has not entirely died out yet. the
first clash between the two classes al
ways came after The first chapel when
the Sophmores lined up outside the
chapel door ana made the freshmen
dom their hats tn thcm az they came
out. Sam WAS usually descretly alb
sent from these occasions. only appear
ing when the sport was in danger of
becoming a little too boiSterous. 1t
was great fun. for some or the be-
wildered freshmen would take off their
hats and some would not, the latter
usually being deemed the best fellows.
for they gave reason for scrap. II a
freshman did not remove his hat II
was not Well for inn To say much about
il afterwards. for more direful punish
ment was sure tp follow. Many or
the old customs Of less Importance to
the spirit Of college life. like :his one,
stL = ldJlhlN ulSd pIEStl ms 4iPNtN'4t anu
only the stronger oncs are remaining
One Of the customs which is still in
active life il the ball game and horn
rush. This always takes place, if the
weather permits, on the first Saturday
Of the term, and is usually preceded
with very bOmbastic challenges posted
On the bill board in the morning. The
ball game is usually little more than
a farce unless perchance the entering
class is able TO muster an unusually
strong team that shows prospect OF
defeating the upper classmen, when the
interest in the horn rushes languishes
and attention is turned to rafting the
players if possible. Usually the rush
es are the chief features. 1t is the I'M
written law that no freshman shall
blow a horn during the progress Of the
game, and il is the duty Of the fresh
men to show their grit ana develop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-24
The Free Postal Delivery.

There now remains great deal to be
done to facilitate the work Of the free
delivery Of mail in this city and the
public is asked TO cooperate with
Postmaster Libby in doing this II is
desired that the names Of all the resi-
dents be handed to him as soon as pos
sible that a correct list may be made
of those who desire their mail deliv-
cred afso that the christian names Of
all the ladies be handed in as soon as
possible. The mail boxes will be placed
in position in few days but they are
not to be used until the first of next
week when the service begins. In
writing, only the names of the streets
should be given as the houses all have
to be remembered. The contract for
this has been awarded to j. W. Berry
of this city, and he has ordered the
numbers to be forwarded at once
Frederick Danforth has nearly COM
pleted his map and as soon as this is
done. the work of numbering the houses
VIII begin. After this. the number of
the residences should be sent out as il
will greatly assist in the rapid deliv-
cry. The routes will also be gone over
by the carriers. this week. and they
will acquaint themselves with them.
The free delivery cannot fail to please