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The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
BOYS RECEIVED PRIZES.
Interesting commencement Exer-
ciScs of Mr.. strong's school.


The commencement exercises of Nj.
Ormond Strong's school were held last
night, at St Johns Parish Hall. Many
of the relatives and friends of the boys
were present. and the exercises were
greatly enjoyed. The efforts of the boys
TO entertain their audience were very
successful the deslamations being partic-
ularly crejitable.
Mr.. Strong, the principal gave a brief
review of the years work, and outlined
a plan he has for the addition of a mill
tary feature next year. believing that it
win increase the interest of the boys, and
be benefit to them mentally and phys-
cally. The pupils are heartily in favor
of the military feature, and its Inaugural
ton wi.l he hailed by them with delight.
The principal introduced Eidred Papy.
who decl9imed Antony's address over
Caesars body. This was one of the best
Of the determinations. Catesby Jones also
declaimed, his selection being Patrick
Henry's celeo ra ed speech before the Bur
gesses. c. II. Strong. Jr., detained II.
W. Grady's New South"
Upon the conclusion of the declama-
lions, Mr.. =. 4. Stovall. with a few APP
propriate remarks presented the prizes to
the boys whose conduct and application
entitled hem to receive them. Four sill
Yer watches and two gold medals we've Civ
en-, the prizes being offered by the direc-
tors Of the school. They were awarded
as follows: Watches 20 Edwin Carson for
general excellence, Julian M. Solomon, Jr.,
for Latin, c. H. Strong, Jr,, for mathema-
tics, George Cornwell for English; medals
to Eldred Papy for defamation and 10 w.
NJ. Jones, Jr., for spelling,
Tho Sewanee scholarship was not
awarded, as there was graduating class
this year. II may be awarded TO some pu-
Pill OF the summer class which will open
on July 5.
The closing remarks were made by Mr..
Strong, who thanked the parents of his
pupils for entrustiug them to his care,
the directors of the school for their ser
vices and the boys themselves for their
interest in the work and their excellent
department.
After the exercises were over dancing
and refreshments were enjoyed the ar
engagements for these features having been
made by the following committee of the
school: Walter Hayward. Warren But
Ter, Edward Carson, ElGred Papy. Edward
BinsWanger and {. H. Strong Jr.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
WILL sHOOT AND DINE.
Rinemen VIII Celebrate 10Th Ami
NcrSary Of the AssOcintion.

The twenty+ifth anniversary OF the Sa-
vannah Ride Association will ne cec-
hrated tomorrow. A number of the Off
GERS and members nave been busy fo.
some days arranging for the dinner and
speaking that Will mark the celebration.
end x is probable that nearly all who be-
long to the association will be in attend
ance.
In the afternoon the anniversary will he
marked by rifle contests at the range. The
shooting WI begin with the arrival OF the
car leaving The Bolton street STATEN at
: O'Clock. The more members there are
to participate INF the shooting, the create
err win be The satisfaction of he officers
OF the association.
From the lie range. the members Of
the association will so direct to Mrs
lannon's al Thunderoolt, where the din
ner Is 10 be served. An arrangement has
been made. by which the dinner Will be
served under canvas. which will be
spread in the garden in front OF Mrs
Bnnuons
Mr.. Walter c. Charlton. Mr.. Walter {.
Hartridsc, Mr.. George \. Mercer. Jr
Mr.. r. A. Stovau, Judge Robert FaIli-
gaut ana Col. a. X. Lawton will be the
speakers. The announcement Of cheir
names Is sufficient guarantee that en-
Joyauic speeches may be heard
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
TO CLOSE womAx's EXCHANGE.
1t VIII Be Reopened Again Some
Time in October.

The ladies' of the Savannah Woman's
Exchange held an interesting meeting yes
terd9y afternoon at the Guards Armory
Hail. Arrangements for closing the Ex-
change during the summer months were
discussed and perfected.
The ladies have decided to close the Ex-
change June IS. and will reopen it in Oc-
tober. During this time orders will be
taken through the president, Mrs. Louis
Haskell, who will be in communication
with the consignors. Any one wishing TO
order cakes, ices or other delicacies need
only apply to Mrs. Haskell at her home,
State street, east. In this way the benefit
to both purchaser and members of the
Exchange will continue during the sum-
mer.
After six months of success, the board
of managers feel confident that the Elk
change will continue to grow. The sales
have been very satisfactory, and numbers
of new features viii be added in the fall.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
MANY BUILDINGS IN PROSPECT.
Contractors Looking for n Lively
season Frcm Now on.

There has been an unusual activity in
the real estate market within the last few
months. but as Yea no corresponding re
vivel in the building trades. A leading
contractor, who was asked as to the prob
able cause Of this condition, and whether
it was likely to continue, said that it was
due probably to the fact that since the
last building season there has been a
heavy increase in the cost OF a,mcst all
building materials, and that though there
are many inquiries from prospective buiid-
ers they seem 10th to pay the increase that
the price of materials forces The contraC-
tors to charge, and are holding off in the
hope that Different conditions may oolain
later in the season
Despite tho Ora Woack however. there is
a fair amount Of tuilling being done. and
the outlook is that much mo.e of il Will
be done later. This season, it is predicted,
viii be a more prosperous one for the Goa
tractors than was The last, as during las.
season many Of the contractors were fore
ed to pay such largely Increased and I'M
expected prices for both material and ia
Dor that in many cases The proits of the
work were entirely wiped out.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
CAN MAKE CONNECTIONS.
New House Drainage system Is Now
Ready for Use.

Ready for Use.
Connections with The new house drain
age system VIII soon begin. The inspec-
ton OF the completed portion of the sys-
TEN is practically completed and che di-
rector Of public works is now ready to
receive applications for permits to con-
meet herewith. Several applications have
already been fled.
More than half the properly owners Of
the city win shortly have the opportun-
ity of connecting with the new system. if
they SO desire. The entire section east
of Bull street, from the river sOUsh to
Seventh street, is complete and ready for
connection, as is also the portions west
Of Bull from the river south to York
street lane and from Bolton lane south
to Eighth street, between Bull and West
Broad streets.
The director of public works requests
that all property owners desiring 20 make
connections with the new house drainage
system during the next three months
will hand In their applications at his Of
hce. stating the locations of the connec-
hons they wish tONmake, within the next
two weeks. As the map of the new sys-
tenn has not yet been completed. Il will
be necessary fer the supervising engineer
to locate the VS. where each connec-
ton is 70 be made, hence the request for
property owners desiring TO make conncc-
lions to hand in their applications with
in the time specified.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
TWENTY-sEVEN LOTS soLD.
Auctionecr PIntsheI< Disposed OF

Auctioneer PintshclS Disposed OF
Eighth street Building Sites.
The sale of a number Of the LOIS owned
by the Oglcthorpe Real Estate Company
took place on the ground yesterday after
noon. The sale was conducted by Auc-
tioncer s. *. Platshek. and despite me
threatening aspects of the skies, there
was a good attendance
The lo,s arc situated ON Eighth street.
from Habersham cast no Waters avenue.
Most of those sold yesterday. however
ore located on or near EASE Broad street
For the twen,y-seven tots sold an agcrc-
gate price Of 81 90 was obtained. an aver
age of $3.50 a lot Among the purchasers
were Messrs. solomon Shcftall. Jacob CO.
hen, D. J. Morrison }. p. Brown and j.
-. Persse Al OF The properly owned by
the company viii be disposed of and the
sale will be continued later uuu this IL
accomplished.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
MIDST FLOWERS AND MUSIC.
Happy NuptinIs of Mr.. Irwin Cobb
and Miss Lnura Baker


A home wedding, beautifully carried out
in every detail took place last evening.
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus 5.
Baker on Oglethorpe avenue. when their
younger daughter Laura Spencer, became
the wife of Mr. Irwin Shrewsbury CoDo
of Louisville. Ky. The ceremony WAS
performed by Rev. Bascom Anthony. in
the presence Of the family and near rel
auves.
a brilliant reception followed. al which
were present, numbers of guests. The
residence was deliberately decorated with
tail PAINS, bamboo vine. and foliage
plants. The ceremony took place in the
/ front reception room beneath an arch Of
smi.ax, ferns and white flowers. The
chandeliers were shaded with rose color.
through which the light cast SOFT glow,
and IN the han aud other rooms, the dec
orauons were also OF pink ana white. The
dining room was particularly lovely. From
The center of the ceiling 20 Inc four cor
ners of Che room, were suspended garland
of bamboo vine. ana directly over the
table, a large wedding bed was hung
This was studded with white flowers. and
from the center Scarfs of Illusion were
drawn down 90 the corners of the table
Pink roses and sweet peas were used IN
decoration, che room was lighted Wifn
pink candles i'm silver candelabra. and the
refreshments also carried OUT the color
scheme of pink
The ceremony took place az $40 o'clock.
An orchestra stationed in The hail tylaved
the wedding march from. I.ohrengrin" and
The four bridesmaids entered the parlor
first. They carried White ribbons, that
formed an aisle through which the rest
of che bridal party walked These rib
bon-bearers were Miss Mcdaniel of
Springfield, Mo. Miss Commit of Jackson
vile. Fla Miss Mary Hodgson of Ath-
ems and Hiss JOY Harper of Rome. They
wore dainty costumes of white organdie
trimmed with Nalenciennes lace add car
lsed shower bouquets of pink sweet peas
Following them walked Master Walter
Mcneil. who presented the wedding ring
to the minister.
The best man. Mr.. Saunders Fowler of
Paducah Ky. and the maid of honor
Miss Julio Hodgsou OF Athens, preceded
the bridal couple Miss Holds sons charm
ing gown was of white oreandie. with
Insertions Of lace, over pink tancta. and
her bouddet WIS Of La France roses.
Tho brides beautiful gown was of &C
Gordon plcated white chiffon over duch-
css satin. and was characterized by its
simplicity She wore no ornaments, OK
cep i sunburst of diamonds which fast
ened the veil of illusion, and carried
bouquet of bride roses and ferns.
a pretty and unique feature followed
the ceremony. that Of drinking the health
of bride and groom in a quaint old German
toast-cuD. whica was sent as a gift from
Kennedy friends OF she groom The cup
watch was fuUv twelve inches in heigh.
MAS Of green and sold glass and was in
scribed with "a German motto of good
luck II was filled with Rhine wine and
was passed from one 10 another Of the
family circle, followed by congratulations
and impromptu toasts.
The reception guests were ente.tained
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
TOO MANY HOLIDAYS.
School Board Could Not Afford TO
Add Stephens birthday TO List.

Adu stephens birthday TO Last.
TOO many holidays are enjoyed by the
public schools already," said President
George A. Mercer Yesterday when asked
why me Board Of Education had not
granted the request of the local chapter
of the Daughters Of the Confederacy. 20
have Feb. Il, set apart as holiday. in
memory Of Alexander II. stephens. whose
birthday it is. Col. Mercer believes the
work Of the schools is seriously interfered
with by having TOO many holidays, and
he does not believe any should be added
20 the present list.
An hour or so on Stephens birthday,
Col. Mercer, said. might be devoted to
exercises having some connection with
the Confederncy's vice president and il
is probable Jhat the hour usually given to
reading, viii be so spent. That is thought
to he fit and proper, and perfectly within
the bounds OF proper conduct of the
schools
Under no circumstances. though, sad
Coz. Mercer. would he agree to a collec-
Jion being taken in the schools. The
Daughters OF The Confedcracy desired that
one cent be contributed ON Feb. II, by
each pupil. 90 he devoted TO the restora-
tion OF Liberty Han Stenhens Old home
at Crawfordvillc. TO allow such a col
Lection would be a bad precedent the Col
onel said. aud. whsle prccodents should
not be law, lhey are Yet hard to over
ride
supt. Otis Ashmore shares the opinion
OF Col. Mercer, a. to holidays lie be-
lieyes that the schools in Savannah al
reaey enjoy more than. those in some other
plaeeS' and that the effectiveness Of the
system cInno, bc SO Wel maintained if
the humoer OF holidays is 10 be increased.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
DEATH or s1R. CHARLES NEWMAN.
He Was Formerly II Snvanrnhtan
and Was Well known here.

He Was Formerly IL Snvanrnh.sn
and Was Well known E5crc.
Mr.. Emile Newman received telegram
yesterday from Indianapolis Ind. am
nouncing thc death Of his brother.
Charles Newman, which occurred in that
city Monday. from pneumonia. The fun
eral took place yesterday AT indianapolis.
Mr. Newman was 46 years old and IN
married. He was well known Ina this city.
having been several years AGO connected
with the firm Of S. Guckcnheimor d Sons
ass "a travelling salesman. After severiug
his connection Win Guckenheimer 4
Sons DE went to 81. Louis and became
interested in the tobacco trade. which he
had just left with the intention Of travel
ing Southern Indiana in the Interests of
a baking powder concern when his death
occurred.
TN the death Of his brother Mr.. New
man has the sympathy Of the many
friends who knew the deceased
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
DON'T TRY THE PHiLLIPINEs.
4 Savannah Soldier Boys Advice to
His Ericntis.

Magistrate c. +. Bavans, who has a son
with the United States troops in the Phil
ippnes, received from him yesterday an
Interesting letter dated April 6, and sent
from Bor-to. Nueva Panay
Referring to the fighting, he SAYS: 1--WE
are not having much to do now, as most
Of the fgh ing is over, as far as this
island is concerned, and think it is about
he same on almost all of the other isl
ands except Luzon. We have not had very
much sickness in our regiment; we have
lost only two or three men. and they died
OF the smallpox. The worst enemy that
the American soldier has over
here is native drink known
as tuba" 1t comes from the
coccanut tree, the top of which is tapped
and bamboo cup 80 fastened that the
juice or cuba can run into it. In one night
a cup will be filed with this awful stuff
Of which half a pint Is enough to make
one beastly drunk. or. as the natives call
it, loco" one of our boys got a little
too much of it, and it nearly set him
crazy. This is curious country; We
never have any cold weather; 1t is as hot
here IN the winter as it is in the states
during the summer"
There is one thing that ! want to tell
sou. II you hear anyone say that all
kinds Of fruit grow wild here, or that
they grow at all you need mol believe
him. We can't get any kind of fruit ex-
ccpt cocoanuts mangoes and bananas
and half of them are not fit to eae Tell
all Of my friends that are safe a. home.
10 stay there. and not look for anything
that they have not lost in the Philip
pines"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
A DcIicioun Smoke.

The Herbert Spencer is an elegant cigar
and is truly delightful enjoyment to
inhale the fumes of this fine tobacco; it
is exhilarating and delicious.
See that the name of Herbert Spencer
is On every wrapper of every cigar, with
out which none are genuine.
The Herbert Spencer cigars are only sold
by tho box Of 80, Conchas at $3.50, and
Perfe<os, $50 at Lippman Bros. whole-
sale druggists. Barnard and Congress
streets, of this city.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
MET TO ARRANGE PRICES.
Land Pebble Phosphate Owners
Gathered in savannah

A meeting of owners Of land pebble phos-
phate holdings in Barlow county. Florida,
was held at the De SOTO yesterday with
view to arranging for united action dur
ing the coming season. especially in the
matter of prices. Those present were
Messrs. Joseph Hull and l.. w. Haskell
of Savannah. B. H. Hayward of Sou h
Carolina, ), F. Beatty of Boston. The
meeting lasted some time, but Mr.. Has
kell stated afterwards that nothing what
ever was accomplished by it.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
4 DOctOr's AhNicc Free

About Tetterine, DIR. NJ. l.. Fielder Of Fc.
lectic p. o.. Elmore county, Alabama,
says: Il know ii 10 be radical cure for
letter, salt rneum, eczema and an kindred
diseases Of the skin and scalp. | never
presclite any thing else in all skin trou-
bles." Send soc In stamps for box Of u
postpaid, to the manufacturer, J. r. shup-
trne, Savannah. Ca, if your drugg 81
DOESN'T keep tad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
Half Rates to AshvilIe. \. c.. June
18Th to 10th, Via southern Railway.

Account Southern Students Conference
Y. NJ c. AS, Conference City Y NJ. c.
A. Workers. and Conferences Y. W. {. A,
Asheville n G. June lbs, Southern
Railway will sell tickets to Asheville, and
return at rate one fare round "trip 1925
from Savannah. southern Railway is only
line operating through cars from Savan-
rah to Asheville City ticket office, 141
Bull street, telephones S50.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

We have n nice line of cider in bottles,
pure and genuine, from the celebrated
establishment OF Mott & Co., Of New
YORK.
The Russet Cider and the Crab Apple
Cider are very good. Lippman Bros, cor
ner Congress and Barnard streets Sa-
vannah Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
GONE TO MEET HER AFEIASc1D.
4 Screvcn County Young Lady to
Uecouuc Il Soldiers BrfJe.

4 Scrcvcn County Young Lady to
Becomc Il Soldiers Bride.
A Screyen county young lady. a member
oe one of the Oldest families in that sec
ton of the state, is on her way 10 cuba.
where she viii be married to a young SOL
dier whom she met while Lees Cops was
camped around savannah.
The prospective bride arrived here last
night and will leave for Tempo this morn
ins, sailing for Cuba tomorrow uisht.
Her aitianceG is stationed in Havana, and
the wedding viii take place on her ar
rival there. The young lady WAS visiting
in Savannah when the army was campcd
here. Al the home of her friends she m [
the young soldier whom Fate decided was
10 become her husband. Their engagement
was announced seine time since. \ few
DAYS ago she received a ceblegyam fr-m
her lover asking her to come 20 Havana
and she is now on her way there.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
THE cnuHThRY QUESTION.
Committees Report Likely 10 Bc
Adopted by Council To-day.

Committees Report LIKELY 10 BE
Adopted by Council To-day.
The city Council viii hold its first af-
noon. Apparently, there is no new bust
ness of importance to be brought before
the meeting, but the indications are chat
the report Of the special Cemetery Com
mit'ee tavoring the purchase of the Gar
rard tract on the Ogoechee road as the
site FOR new city cemetery, will be
acted upon.
Mayor Myers said yesterday that he
Thought it likely that the question would
bc taken up and disposed Of and ana
may be taken to indicate that action upon
the report vii! he favorable. The mem.
bers of Council who are opposed 10 tbf
purchase of the tract, however vii
doubtless have something to say before
Abe vote is taken,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
One Fare Round Trip to Atlanta Via
Central of Georgia Railway.
Account Meeting ID. Y. 2. L. Southern

Tickets on sale June IS and 10, and for
trains scheduled to arrive in Atlanta p.ior
to noon. June 20 Final limit June %.
Ticket Offices-107 Bull street ard Central
Passenger Station.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

Don't forget auction sale of lots. be-
tween Barnard and Whitaker streets, on
Eleventh. tomorrow afternoon, at 6
o'clock; S25 cash, s. a month. per cent.
interest. john Il. Archer. auctioneer.
III
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. IL soothes the
child, soltens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind cole, and is the best remedy
for Darrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

Dent forget auction sale of lots. be-
tween Barnard and Whitaker streets, on
Eleventh. Tomorrow afternoon, at 8
o'clock; S25 cash, s. a month, per cent.
interest. John L. Archer. auctloneer.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
CITIZENS HANK DIRECTORS.
stockholders Chose the same Bonrd
at the Annual Meeting.

The annual melting Of the stcckholdere
the Citizens Bank WAS held yesterd v
Forming ia the Office Of Vice Presiieu,
Mills B. Lane. Tho ola board Of direc ors
was chosen Cor another year. The gentle
men comprising the board ar Messrs =
q. Dehmalk' Mills q. Lane William
Rogers john II. Esti1. Edward 70. Low
ell, John X. Young. Charles u. B,ldv5i7
Henry d. Stevens. John Heard Bruter
Thomas II. Mcmillan, John W. Hunt
George j. Mills and Edward r. Conner
The board OF directors did not meet A.
ger the election. The meeting OF the boa ID
ior the election Of its officers will be held
same officers will be elected
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
Excursion Tickets to New York and
Philadelphia Via Savannah Line"
! National Republican Convention
June 10Th, 1900.

Round trip tickets will be sold for
steamships of the Savannah Line. sailing
from Savannah June H. Is. 16 and Is. finel
return limit June 50. 1900. Tickets $3.50
from Savannah 10 New York and Phila-
delohia Proper tonately low rates from
interior points.
For steamship reservations, etc, write
or apply to w. G. Brewer, City Ticket and
Passenger Agent, 107 Bull street, Savan-
nah. Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

Don't forget auction sale of lots be-.
tween Barnard and Whitaker streets n,
Eleventh, tomorrow afternoon. at &
o'clock SIS cash, S. a month, per cent
interest. John L. Archer a,ctioneer.
lad, -,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
Graybenrd.

"Graybeard is the only medicine which
cures Stomach troubles in my family at
this season II is a great remedy.
Rev. L. J. Gresham,
Eureka, Tex"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

Grayheard Pills are the Pills to take
now % cents.
Respess Drug Co. Props-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
Family Excursions 10 Tybee every
Wednesday and Friday.

Twenty-Five cents round trip. Tickets
limited TO Gate of sale. Tickets on sale
President. -ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
4 GIFT From His PUPILS.
Prof. Hubncr Presented Hand
some lounge by His Class.

some lounge by His Class.
Prof. Franz Hubner received yesterday
a handsome leather lounge accompanied
by the following note from Mr. 1. g. Hals:
Your class Of 1900 desiring to show an
appreciation OF your musical effors in
their behalf. have detailed me TO present
you, in their name this lounge. We trust
that YOU will ind much comfort from the
use thereof. We also hope that your efforts
may be crowned with the same succe s
as were those Of the concert Of May 81 3"
Mir. Hubuer, while highly delighted with
the lounge, Is Sun more pleased with TIE
good will aud appreciation of his pupils Of
which the present 50 eloquenty testihes.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

Walter ]. Swingle, agricultural ex-
plorer for the United states Department OF
Agriculture, has gone to Algeria 20 pur-
chase 200 date palms. The Trees ore to
be shipped to Arizona and planted there,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13

as TO a location for a summer cutting may
be had by addressing Jas c. Pond gener-
al passenger agent, Wisconsin Central
Railway, Milwaukee. Wis. for illustrated
booklets, d, s,rpuve of the many beauti-
ful resorts IN lllilois ard Wisconsin locat-
ed along the line Of that popular thor
oughfarc. Good hotel accommodations,
with excellent tssing, beating, otc.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-13
Summer Schedules to Tybee.
In Effect JUNO 10.

Week Days-Leave Savannah 20 a. m,
1905 a m, 9 :35 p. m, 5;25 p. m, $50 p m.
S:35 p m.
sundays-745 a. m, 1905 a m. 12:o5 p.
m, 3:35 p m. 5:25 p M. $50 p. m, s:35 p.
m. Savannah city time lad.