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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
WORKED PENSION SWINDLE.
Old Negroes i'm Atlanta Victimized
Her own Race.

Atlanta, July 25.-Silla Smith, an aged
negress, was fined $25 in the Recorders
Court this afternoon on charge of OPP
Grating a fraudulent scheme among the
ex-slaves of the city.
The woman had organized a pension So
ciety among the old negroes, charging %
cents initiation fee. She furnished book
and a picture for 81 additional
Hundreds of the ex-slaves are said TO
have paid her $1.25 in the hope of getting
a pension from the national government.
The woman claimed to be the agent of
w. r. Vaughan of Washington, D. c.,
and that she sent the money she collect
ed to him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED, FOR UNITED STATES
army, able bodied unmarried men between
ages of 81 and 35; citizens of United
States, of good character and temperate
habits, who can speak, read and write
English Recruits are specially desired
for service in Philippines For informa-
ton apply 10 recruiting Office. 1903 Bull
street. Savannah, Ga.
WANTED. A YOUNG MAN. ENER-
setic and quick at figures, employment
during the remainder OF the summer
months; salary fifty dollars, Address in
own handwriting, stating age. D.. care
postmaster. city.
TURPENTINE sTILLER WANTED
to run Virgin stuff. Hudson & Smith,
Benville, La.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

N~~~@~~~~-~~-~-~~>~---@ -~-~-~-----~~~~~-~~
STRICTLY PURE LINSEED OIL
sold at Adams Paint Co. Phone III.
ELECTRO PLATING, ELECTRIC RE-
pairing, contracting and construction. Sa-
vannah Electrical Company, 40 Drayton.
25c WORTH THREE WALL PAPER
cleans one room. Adams Paint Co. Phone
H.
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES, DYNAMOs,
motors, fans, bells, lights installed sa-
vannah Electrical Company. 40 Drayton.
GERMAN MIXED PAINT, BEST
mixed paint in market 81 % gallon; guar
anteed. Adams Paint Co
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
TO INCREASE THE STOCK.
Triton, Thomnsvillc and Gulf TO
Make II 81. 100000,

Atlanta, July 25.-The stockholders of
the Triton, Townsville and Gulf Railroad
have applied to the secretary Of state for
an amendment to the company's charter,
increasing the capital stock from 100000
to 81, 100000.
The stockholders announce that the in
crease in stock is 10 be made In view OF
the additions soon to be constructed, the
principal one of which is to carry the
line ACROSS Florida from Thomasville, the
present southern terminus.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
struck by a Car.

An east and west belt car struck pedcs-
'nan on Bay street near the foot of Aber-
eorh street yesterday morning. knocking
n'h down. The man was evidently under
,n influence of liquor and started to cross
e track In front of the car. The motor
ian set his brakes but not I'm time to
II,op the car before 1t struck the man.
ne was thrown one side of the. track.
80 .,siue from his damaged clothing he did
''O' appear to be injured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
First Train over New Road.

brownsville, Ga, July 25.-The first
freight train over the new Triton. Thorn
asville and Gulf Railroad into Thomas
VILE was delivered to w. II. Brandon &
Bro, wholesale grocers. to-day. 1t con-
sisted of carload of miscellaneous mer-
cbapdise
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
Pittsburg Beat New York.

New York, July 25.-Pittsburg proved to
be the best mud performers at the polo
grounds this af ernoon. Score: RHE
Pittsburg 20 0 0 0 2 o Oil IA 2
New York % o 0 0 Ga 4
Batteries-Chesebro and SchrKer; Mer-
Ger, Mathewson and Bowerman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
kheuIEl1tISH

Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation of
waste matter in the system, and can 10
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kei, of 7o7 Ninth street. n. T.,
Washington, D. c. writes as follows "A few
months ago had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
BULLOCK PRIMARY.
The POpuIists Generally Voted with
the Democrats,

Statesboro, Ga. July ga primary
election to nominate candidates for county
Offices was held here yesterday. Col. A.
NJ. Deal of this place was nominated for
representative, S. L. Moore for ordinary,
s. c. Grower for clerk, j, u. Hendricks
for sheriff. A. j. Her for tax receiver, T.
X. McIlveen for collector and w. W. De-
Loach for treasurer. A large vote was
polled. The Populists generally voted with
the Democrats, and will put out no ticket.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
Lyceum Theater Len.eh.

Atlanta, July 25.-Thomas II. Bolles.
owner of the Lyceum Theater, which has
for some time been dark. has leased It TO
r. Coley Anderson. A stock company.
with vaudeville features, will reopen the
theater the third week in September.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
Funeral of t. G. Fitzgerald.

The funeral of the late Thomas G. Fitz-
g rad. whose death was. announced in
tie Morning News yesterday, will take
place at O'Clock this afternoon from the
family residence, No. 122 waldburg street
east.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
FOR RENT-ROOMs.

FOR RENT PARLOR FLAT DONE
over good as new. facing south. Southern
Part city. Address M. Postofice Box 335
FLAT. SIX CONNECTING ROOMS.
with bath. first floor; Lyons block; sulta-
bic for any purpose John Lyons.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
Races Were Postponed.

Cleveland, o., July 25.-The grand cir
cult races scheduled for to-day at Glen
vile were postponed until tomorrow, ow-
ing TO the extremely heavy condition OF
the track
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
BOARD WANTED.

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WANTED, ROOM AND TABLE
board for gentleman and wife; must lie
near center of city. and modern house
with bath privilege. or private bath. Ad-
dress II L., this office.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

tism i'll its worst form. The
pain was so intense that 1
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
Gus. / was attended by
one Of the most able doc
tors In Washington. who is
also a member of the fac
ulty Of a leading medical
college here. He told me
70 continue his prescrip-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

Brooklyn, July 25.-Kennedy had the
measure Of the Chicagos at all times to-
day. Score: RHE
Chicago .......0 0 90 0 o.
Brooklyn .....3 0 0 0 ks
Batteries-Taylor, Dexter and Chance;
Kennedy and Farrell
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
ROOMS WANTEn-

w A N 7 r. d - AN UNFINISHED
room south or southeast exposure; Ioca-
ted north Of CASTOR street; state size
room. terms, etc. Address Cau-Dex, care
Morning News.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

And living proof of what DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery will do for
weak lungs. 1t makes new blood. and
blood is life to the lungs, as we'll as to
every other organ.
"Golden Medical Discovery" contains
neither alcohol nor narcotics. 1t is not
stimulant but a strengthening medicine.
"After using about five bottles of DR.. pierce,s
Golden Medical Discovery my boy seems to be
al right" writes Mr.. J. W. Price. of Ozark,
commenced to give him the Golden Medical
Discovery The doctor claimed he had con
sumption, and we doctored with him until he
since he stopped taking your medicine and he
is still in good health. We are very thankful to
you for saving son"
Children appreciate DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They're easy to take and
do not grippe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
HOIsES WANTED.

WANTED TO RENT, COTTAGE AT
Tybee for one or two months from Aug
l; give location and rent. New York, this
office.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


If YOU WANT A PLACE TO DUMP
earth, dirt, sand. manure, etc, free or
charge. just at city limits. hauling over
hard road. write or telephone Brown
Bros. corner Anderson and East Broad
streets.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
HELP wANTED-rEMALE.

----~~~~----~>~~-~---~
-HOUSEKEEPER WITH A
boy about IA years old TO work in store
Address f. w, st. James City. Fla.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
AGENTS WANTED.

~~-~>--~~~~~---~---~-~-~
$500 CAN BE MADE DURING NEXT
six months by hustling agents handling
our white and fancy Rubber Collars.
Cuffs. Bosoms. Neckties, Patented,
guaranteed goods. Special plan for stamp.
NJ. G.. NJ Mfg. Co. Springheld. Mass
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
Observation-Disclosures, 4; Springfield.

At Toronto-Toronto, 3; Hartford, 2.
Second game-Toronto, 2; Hartford, T.
At Montreal - Worcester Montreal, no
game; wet grounds.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

tons aud would get well. After having II filled
Twelve times without receiving the slightest
benefit, declined TO continue his treatment any
longer. Having heard OF S. s. s. (swift's specihc)
recomm ended for Rheumatism, decided almost
in despair however. to give the medicine trial,
hobble around on crutches and very soon there
after had no use for them at all, S. S. S. having
cured me sound and we'll. All the distressing
pains have left me, my appetite has returned,
and am happy to be again restored to perfect
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

Boston, July 25.-St. Louis played a mis-
cradle game to-day. Darkness ended It in
the sixth. Attendance $500. Score:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
EOR EEN1-HJUsEs.

FOR RENT. OCT. l, RESIDENCE FL
Waldburg street. west. M. s. Baker.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

minerals in it to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared special book on
Rheumatism which every sufferer from
this painful disease should read. II is the
most complete and interesting book of
the kind in existence. 1t will be sent free
to any one desiring il. Write our physi-
c;snsfuily and freely about your case. We
mako no charge for medical advice.
IHE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

At Chlcago-Chicago 3; Cleveland, @
Al Minneapolis-M 2; De-
troit, o.
At Milwaukee-Buffalo. s; Milwaukee, 2.
At Kansas City-Indianapolis, 8; Kansas
City, 4.
At Observation-Disclosures 4; Sprin zfcld.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

FOR RENT. DWELLING WITH
large yard l12 President street east. Kol-
lock g. Screven.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
EDUCATIONAL.

MARY BALDWIN SEMINARY, FOR
young ladies; term begins Sept. g. 1900:
located in Shenandoah valley OF Virginia;
unsurpassed climate. beautiful grounds
and modern appointments: go students
past session from q states; terms mod
crate; pupils enter any time; send for cat
alogue. Miss e. c. Weimar, Principal,
Stanton. Va.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
FOR RENT-sToHEs.


ISLAND OF THIRTY-NINE ACRES,
near Isle Of Hope, fruit trees and dwell
ing for five hundred dollars. c. II. Dor
s6tt
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

FOR RENT. DELIGHTFUL DWELL
ing, with every convenience, including
outbuilding; sos Jones street, east. Kol-
lock and Screven.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
BOARDING.

PLEASANT, WE'LL FURNISHED
rooms, with good board, az IA Oglethorpe,
west
FURNISHED ROOMS WITH BOARD;
also table boarders. 1l9 East Liberty
street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

FOR RENT. BRICK DWELLING IN
good repair, with large yard, corner Hall
and Abereorn streets. Kollock & Screven.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST. ON A. o. II. PICNIC. EITHER
on pavilion or at station, silk umbrella,
silver mounted. with initials, j. w. G..
Reward II returned to 42i President, east.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

Cincinnati 20 0 0 900 2 % 3
Philadelphia 2 3 0 0 2 x-13 81 0
Batteries-Phillips, Scott and PETIT
Frazer and Douglass.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26
RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND.
Cincinnati Beat Philadelphia by
Some Good Playing

Philadelphia, July 25.-Clncinnati played
a good game to-day, but Philadelphia was
so far superior in many cases the visitors
were made to appear ridiculous. Score:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

HAVE SEVERAL VALUABLE Law
hooks that / will dispose of cheap for
cash. PHI" News.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

TWO STORY RESIDENCE, 4l6 HULL
street, east and house in rear. total rents
$2S; lot 80 by 80. c. IL. Dorset.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

Boston ..............13 0 3 1 lis l6 I
St. Louis ..........1 o 0 0 2 p 5 70 s
Batteries-Nichols and Clements Wey-
h ng, Hughey and Robinson.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

AT MONTGOMERY ON CITY AND
Suburban Railway, lot with fruit trees,
for 800. c, II. Dorset
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

Residences. 12l1 AND 1918 MONT
gomery. near Henry; rent $40 for two
thousand dollars. c. H. Dorset.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

the great vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy in all
rheumatic troubles.
There are no opiates or
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-26

RESIDENCES AND BUILDING LOTS
for sale all over the city. Robert H.
Tasem. real estate dealer. No. York
street west.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-30
Bnslntss y oIlres
THE NEWS THIS NOrNING.

FoREIGN-Further details Of the loss Of the
cruiser Yosemite were received. the typhoon
caused large loss II life ana desFuctlon ot
property in Guam. == British garrison OF
four hundred men at Dewetsdorp. in Orange
River Colony. South Africa, was captured ny
Toer force led by De Wet and Steyn on NoVem-
Der %. the British lost fifteen men killed, had
forty-tWo wounded and two guns We're lateii
by the Beers who escaped pursuing bItIsI
columns under General Knox --= American
Thanksgiving dinners were given N I-ollupIl, @ ,
Berlin and elsewhere in Europe. among llle
speakers al the London dinner We're Ampassa-
dor ChOate. Speaker Gully ana the l-oIu IieL
Justiae If England. --=- The official bulletin or
the Cars condition stated that his strength Is
increasing --= The arrival Of the American
ha++l4ehip Kentucky at Smyrna mas caused the
Porte 10 desire speedy settlement of me amer
lean demands. - The report that the other
Powers have yielded the American view OF
the peace demands on China created good I'M
preston in ST Petersburg. the ioth tnited
States Infantry Jeff Tien-Tsin for Tone-ku.
where the regiment will embark for Mania
DOMESTIC Navy Department received
a dispatch from Admiral Rcmey, AT Manila, con
frning reports Of the loss of the cruiser losern-
fte 80 Ten persons were killed and about
f9rv badly injured by the collapse Of the roof OF
a glass factory on which they were gathered 70
watch q football game in San Francisco, some
OF them falling on red hot furnaces and oelng
burned 10 death Secretary Wilson in his
annual report reviews the last years work Of
the Department OF Agriculture, and tells Of the
plans formed for the benefit Of the farmers.
Senator AIdrich and other members Of
Congress gave their views on legislation al the
approac1ing session. --- Arrangements were
completed for the funeral Of the late Senator
Cushman X Davis. which will take place to-day
his home. in ST. Paul. and which committees
OF both houses OF Congress will attend.
C1TY.-Ex- Police Superintendent Murray gave
out statement denying story told by eX-
Mayor Hewitt in his speech at the recent Cham
her of Commerce meeting. and saying that he
might bring action against the eX-Mayor-
= policeman fatally wounded by being
shot in the abdomen by Italian. -
Twenty-four cases Of smallpox were discovered
near West SiXty-nint hist and West End-aye..
most of The victims being children. 80 Repre-
sentatives II many National Catholic societies
met a the Fifth Avenue Hotel to form a
league == Thanksgiving Day was generally
observed. == Walter J. Travis and Craig NJ
Hamilton led in the Lakewood golf tournament
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day
Fair and colder The temperature yesterday
Highest - degrees. lowest, II; average. 43l4.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-30
As TO THE PIPE GALLERIES.

The consent of the Rapid Transit Commits
sion 10 4 withdrawal Of its requisition for the
construction of pipe galleries in connection with
the building Of the Elm-st division Of the
underground road must be deeply regretted by
all intelligent citizens who do not suppose their
personal or political interests to he served
thereby IT, indeed. il should presently appear
that this action was likely 10 result in the de-
velopment OF some independent scheme for
taking up and extending the work which Mr.
Mcdonald has been permitted drop the re-
gret might he short lived hur only the vaguest
suggestions of such 4 possibility are heard and
II Is much 10 ne feared that the city is doomed
to a long continuance Of the old order of things
with all its costly and distressing consequences
II is surprising that the Rapid Transit
contractor should have wished to he relieved
from heavy expenditure not CONTEMPLATED in
bis original agreement. and we do not say that
the Commission should have required him 10
construct the proposed pipe galleries even if it
was legally empowered TO do So of which there
seems 10 be a doaht But it may be said with
out hesitation that the result of the complica-
lions which have arisen. but are not generally
understood by the public. is a serious di<ap-
pointment
When. al TOO late day as it now appears. the
somewhat tentative plan for the construction of
subsidiary conduits in which sewer and water
pipes could be carried was resolved upon the
expectation WAS that the companies maintain
ing private connections OF various sorts beneath
the surface such steam pipes gas mains and
electric wires. would be required bv self-interest
II not by law to use the galleries. and that
thus the continual disturbance of the streets
would be avoided Whether or not desire on
the part of these companies "a escape the paw
menr If rent for spac- in the Subways Is more
or less responsible for the opposition which
has At length prevailed do NOT pretend n
say. but such an hypothesis j nor unnatural
Corpora lions have done ~har they pleased with
the streets Of New York for 50 many years that
strictionS without a struggle We believe that
in the long run-and not very long run either
their own interests would he promoted hv an
underground gallery service: but experience did
noI Justify a hope Thar they would be governed
by reasonable calculations of permanent ad
vantage
There seems 10 be little expectation Nr Nc
Donald having been relieved of an unwelcome
task. that the city will find authority and
means 10 carry il through AS a new public
undertaking more or less closely connected
with the operations of the Rapid Transit Com
mission. And yet the very figures cited TO prove
fhat Mr.. Mcdonald ought not 10 be required IA
do the work strongly tend to show that II
would be a good investment for the city. He
estimates that il would cost him 100000 to
build pipe galleries on his Elm-st division
The city can borrow all the money it wants al
New-York tribune., 1900-11-30
,or o1-T OF POLITICS.

".
Members of the Tammany Hall Committee on
Purity are quoted as extremely hosule 10 'ne
idea of carving the anti-vice crusade into poll
tics The prospect of it has caused among the
members of the committee what In diplomacy
yvould be called a painful impression. Mr
| Marley Platzek who took the place on the com
mittee originally intended TO have been adorned
hy Scannell gave forth solemn warning SO
soon as he heard of the Chamber of Commerce
plans Let them beware of politics. he de-
clared holding out the allurement that u the!
did beware he and the rest of the Ianmah!
committee men would join in their arrange
ments Somebody had the temerity to ASK Mt
Platzek how the desired reforms could he ac-
complished without getting rid of the authorl-
Ties under whom vice f1ourIshed, but he waved
this aside with the grand air which as poIu-
cal philosopher he was entitled TO assume
There are ways" he said. Il am sure there
are ways" His committee, he added. had NOT
reached the point of considering ways yet nut
one thing was certain-the movement must ne
kept out of politics. or il would 90 10 the deli-
milton bowwows There is reason to oelleVe
that Mr. Richard Croker is Of the same oplnlon'
II is a singular circumstance. which should
rot escape notice at this time, that an idea
similar to this is shared by all offenders, from
the llftle DONS VINO get tduSll' r"'ih$ Wv 80
ticing and surreptitiouS jam, and who dc not
believe in corporal punishment. 10 highWaymen
and murderers who accept with avidlty the
theories of the AnarchStC programme NO
wonder Tammany is anxious 70 have the vice
crusade kept out of politics. ON the whole
such a crusade would not he bad piece or
business for Tammany. if only tsdid not inter
fere with the perpetuity of Tammany's powers
II would raise the price for vice protection, for
instance BIackmail may he easier and more
profitable when the moral sense of the commu-
nity is awake There is something to threaten
then, Tammany has always been up to the
trick of utilizing stern legislation to get better
price for the sale Of violations.
Fortunately however neither the time nor
the temper of the community favorS keeping
This crusade out of politics. If by politics" is
meant movement which has for its end the
overthrow Of a corrupt municipal adminlstra
ton. and for its agency the ballot box. The
meaning of almost every step that is taken will
find its full expression at the polls on Election
Day. In this sense the crusade will be kept lin
politics" from the very beginning. These are
days of Judgment in this city. not days OF
speculation or promise. The record has been
made: it remains now only TO read and act
upon il.