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The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
A SWORDS RETURN.
After Thirty-nine Years IL Finds Its
Former Owner.

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 25.-The ro-
nance of a sword that has been drawn
under two flags and offered to a third
will be told in Meriden, Conn, in
few days.
At the age of Is, ]. P. X. Neathery
left the University of North Carolina
to enter the war. At II he was lieu
tenant and at IS in command of a
company. AT the bloody battle of
Wise's Fork, near Kinston, in March,
1858, the Sixty-seventh North Caro-
lima, in which was Company D, COM
manded by young Neathery, was pit
ted against the Fifteenth Connecticut,
and Capt. Reuben Waterman became
the prisoner of the beardless Capt.
Neathery. The Connecticut officer ask
ed to keep his sword, but the North
Carolina soldier refused, as the regula-
lions S to prisoners of war would not
permit it. However, he promised that
IL both survived, he would return the
weapon t. Capt. Waterman after hos
tilities.
For more than a third of a century
Capt. Neathery has made inquiry of
all persons he met from the Nutmeg
state about Capt Waterman. but
heard absolutely nothing. A short time
ago MI Amos II. OSBORNE or wafer
bury, Conn, stopped in Columbia for
a few days. He is prominent Odd
Fellow and paid visit to Palmetto
Lodge. Capt. Neathery, who is grand
master for. South Carolina, was pres
ent and met Mr.. Osborne. He told him
of the incident on the battlefield, and
Mr.. Osborne promised to try to find
Capt. Waterman. He was successful.
and has just written Capt. Neathery
that Capt. Waterman is a member of
Meriden Post, No. g. G. A. r. 1t is
proposed that the return of the sword
shall be made in a public manner at
Meriden, and that before the assem-
bled people it shall be presented to
Capt. Waterman as it was thirty-nin
years ago. The sword bears this in
scription:
Presented to-
Lieut.. Reuben Waterman,
Company f, 18th Reg. c. ",
BY his friends in Meriden.
May %. 1862.
In anticipation of fighting under
Gen. Gomez for the liberation of Cuba.
the sword was, in 1898, taken out of its
resting place and put in order.
1t has been sent by express to Capt.
Waterman, with a note from Capt.
Neathery, who expressed pleasure at be-
ing able to redeem the promise made
on the battlefield,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
WAYCROSS NEWS NOTES.

several Deaths RepOrted-CitixeTs oil
Pierce County Want to get Into
Ware.
Waycross, Ga, Oct. 25.-News has
been received here of the death of Mrs.
Bowling. wife of Hon. ]. r. Bowling.
ex-senator from the Third district His
home is in Pierce county, a short dis
tance from Avant postoffice. Mrs.
Bowling was a daughter Of Mr.. John
F.. Highsmith of Wayne county. and
was SO years of age. She left an. infant
girl IL days old.
Information reached here yesterday
from Trainmaster f. A. Bates, that his
father had died at Tuscaloosa, Ala The
old gentleman was well advanced in
lyears, and had been i'll for about two
weeks. Mr.. Bates went to Tuscaloosa
yesterday.
Mr.. Charlie Bowen of Waresboro is
still very low and is gradually passing
out The attending physicians have
given up all hopes of his recovery. His
mind is completely gone, and he is d
mere skeleton.
Desire County Line Changed.
A number OF citizens Of Pierce coun-
ty living between the Satilla river and
the Brunswick and Western Railroad
on account of their close proximity to
Waycross and the difficulty they ex-
perience in reaching Blackshear, the
county seat of Pierce, especially when
the Satilla river is full, have petitioned
the ordinary of the county to change
the county line between Pierce and
Ware, beginning where the present
county line leaves to the south from
the Satilla river.
Signers of the petitions are DR.. ]. E.
w. Smith, Job Driggers, John H. VIII
liams, D. j. Musgroves, w. Woodward
David Musgroves. w. L. Young, w.
q. Thomas, w. G. Melton, J. V. A
Warren, j. w. Young, G. G.. Wood
ward, P. e. Wildes, J. c. Laughing
house, and r. =. Baughinghouse. The
matter will be refererd to the grand
Juries of War and Pierce counties fo1
their Endorsement.
Mr.. H. A. Johnson of Pierce county
has just completed the work on the
bridge across Dryden creek, near the
home of Mr.. David Jordan, just beyond
the iron bridge. This bridge was 1876
feet in length and was washed away
by the recent freshet.
Second Coming of Christ.
Rev. L. L. Pickett, the evangelist
who is assisting the pastor of Trinity
Church in revival meeting, delivered
last night, the first of the series of ser.
mons on the second coming of Christ
1t was pronounced by those who heard
it as a mastery effort and no one who
listened to the discourse would willing
ly miss hearing the others in the se>
ries. He preached on the same line this
afternoon and night. The meetings
will continue through Sunday. closing
with the night service
Rev. John B. Culpepper and his two
sons, Rev. Q. B. and Marvin Culpep-
per, arrived in the city this morning,
having come for the purpose of as
sisting Rev. T. NJ. Christian, pastor of
First Methodist Church, in a protract-
ed meeting. The meeting will begin
Sunday morning, and will continue for
two or three weeks.
Information has reached here of the
death of Mrs. Denny Strickland,
which occurred at the home of her hus-
band near Braganza. She was a good
woman and had many friends in the
community where she lived.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
CLOSED THE SCHOOLS.
Scarlet Fever Means No Public In
structiOn in Dublin.

Scarlet Fever Means No Public In
structiOn in Dublin.
Dublin. Ca, Oct. 25.-Yesterday the
Board of Education was notified by
the chairman of the Board of Health
that not for six weeks would consent
be given for the schools to reopen.
The health authorities state that they
have the scarlet fever situation well
in hand and that if ethe citizens and
physicians of the city cooperate with
the board there will be no necessity for
closing down the schools. There is
a lack of cooperation, however, and
the board will insist that the schools
remain closed
AS the decision of the Board or
Health means that there will be no
school in Dublin until after the first
of January next, what to do with the
fifteen teachers in the public schools
in the meantime is a question which
is perplexing the members of the Board
of Education. 1t is probable that with
In a day or two some decision will be
arrived at. 1t is thought that the
teachers will be given a vacation I'M
til Jan. l next, with two-thirds pay.
There has been no alarm felt here
at all over the scarlet fever situation.
The type of the disease which has APP
peared here is remarkably mild. If the
disease was in a more severe form
possibly it could be stamped out quick
er, as the people would then see the
necessity of taking such precautionary
measures as would prevent a spread
of the fever.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
TO PLAY FOOTBALL TO-DAY.
Clemson University VIII Meet Geor-
gia at Athens.

Athens. Ga, Oct 25.-The University
football team, after it's crushing de-
feats at the hands of Vanderbilt and
Sewanee, has been practicing hard all
the week. Tomorrow the team repre-
senting Clemson College comes to try
conclusions with them. Their advan-
tage in weight is not near so great as
was 7Vanderbilt's or Sewanee's, and the
men on the team say that they intend
making reparation for their defeats.
The coach says that he is confident
that the boys will surprise even theii
most ardent supporters. The entire
change in the line up will doubtless be
productive of good results. The man.
ager endeavored to have this game
pulled off in Savannah. but the facul-
ty were unwilling to allow the boys to
play at all unless they played at home.
The team tomorrow will be consider
ably strengthened with Hull, Wright
and Calhoun, who were not allowed to
so on the Vanderbilt-S ewanee trip.
owing to parental objections.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
GAMBLER AND BRANTLEY.
The bishop VIII Open BlaciSshear's
LYceum Course and the Congress-
man VIII Address the students.

The Bishop VIII Open Blnckshears
I.yceum Course and the Congress
man VIII Address the students.
Blackshear Ca. oct. 25.-Bishor
Warren 4. Gambler will deliver the
opening lecture of the Blackshear Ly-
ceum on Tuesday evening, oct. 49, his
subject being "Our Country, Its His
tory and Mission"
Bishop Gambler will be followed by
other lecturers of renown, at intervals
during the winter months, and sea-
son of much pleasure and profit is
promised the members.
The enrolment of students OF the
Presbyterian Institute showed a STEADY
increase last week. When the pains
taking thorough work of the institute
becomes more generally known its
present capacity Will be taxed 10 the
utmost. The board of trustees are Ia
boring hard to place the institute on
a high plane and to make II the lore-
most school in the state.
Hon. William G.. Brantley OF Bruns-
wick, member of Congress Elev-
enth Congressional District, has
been invited to address the
students body this month on our
Government" Hon. Joseph w. Ben
nett. Judge of the Brunswick circuit,
has been invited to address them in
November on citizenship"
Friends of the institute throughout
the Presbytery have enrolled Princi-
pal Farrar to offer a number of prizes
in medals for meritorious work by the
students.
1t is rumored that the Blackshear
Times is to undergo a number of
changes for the better. Editor Byrd's
progressiveness is in keeping with the
towns upward tendency.
Work will begin in January on
Pierce county's handsome new court
house A new location will probably
be secured for it, and the present build
ing converted into a hotel, for which
purpose it is we'll adapted.
Several transfers of Blackshear real
estate are reported for the past week.
and several new residences are in pro-
cess of construction.
Pierce county takes high rank among
the sea island cotton producing coun-
ties, over 1000 bales having been mar
keted here the past season.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26

Negro EgaEged Passenger Train ana
saved Horrible Wreck.

Athens, Ca, Oct. 25.-A trestle on
the Central of Georgia Railroad. over
the Oconee river, a few miles from this
city burned last night. 1t was evil
IDENTIFY fired by a passenger train at 4
p. m. yesterday. but was not discovered
until night. A negro who discovered
the fire ran up the track and tagged
the train just in time to prevent a
horrible wreck. A crew of fifty men
is engaged in rebuilding. Traffic will
be delayed several days. Passengers
and freight are being ferried across the
river.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
TO ABOLISH THE SALOON.
Prohibitionists Pledge Themselves
to Political Action.

Atlanta, Oct. 25.-Members of the In
terdenominational Temperance Com
mittee and the State Prohibition So
ciety held a joint conference yesterday
afternoon at the headquarters Of the
Baptist Home Mission here. The con-
ference adopted a resolution, intro
duced by the Rev. Len G. Broughton,
pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist
Church, favoring the abolition of the
salon traffic in Georgia, and pledged
themselves only to such candidates for
Governor and the Senate and Legisla-
ture as would work for that end. Dele
gates were present from all parts OF
the state
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26

Prominent Young Business Man n
Victim of Typhoid Fever,

cambridge, Ga. Oct. 25.--Mr. George
G. Woodruff, prominent young BUSH
ness man of this place, died yesterday
evening about o'clock. Mr.. Wood
hull was about 50 years old, and had
been living here for the past twelve
years. He had occupied a trusted posi-
ton in the Bainbridge State Bank ever
since its organization.
At the time of his death he was as
sistant cashier and head bookkeeper.
He was also treasurer of the city of
cambridge. He leaves a mother,
wife and child. He had not been we'll
for the past month and had recently
been off on a trip for his health, but,
not getting better, returned home,
when his illness developed into typhoid
fever, which was the immediate cause
of his death.
MIR. Woodruff had host of friends
and was well-liked by all. He was a
quiet, courteous wholesouled gentle
man, and his death has cast gloom
over the entire community
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
WANT RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Frunswjck Takes Steps to- Better
Her Waterway Approaches.


Her Waterway Approaches.
Brunswick. Ga. Oct. 25.-Brunswick' $
Board of Trade to-day appointed COM
mittees to confer with Capt. Gillette
of Savannah, and the various trades
bodies of towns and cities located on
the inland rivers tributary to Bruins
wick, regarding river and harbor inn
proVements near Brunswick 1t is de-
sired to get an appropriation to cut a
canal along the line Of Plantation
creek at Brunswick so that river
steamers from the Ohoopee, Ocmulgee,
Oconee and Altamaha can get into
Brunswick without having to go out
side. A congress to discuss river and
harbor improvements will be called
and business men from Dublin. Macon,
Hawkinsville, Lumber City and all 9TH
er places on the rivers mentioned will
be invited to attend and assist in draft
ing memorial to congress looking to-
wards the aid Of river navigation in
South Georgia.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

BELL.-The relatives and friends of
Mrs. Annie L. Bell are invited to att
tend her funeral at o'clock this (Sat-
urday) afternoon, from the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. C, D. Thorpe
(Thunderbolt). Interment at Bona
venture Cemetery.
MCCONNELL. - The relatives and
friends of DIR. w. T. Mcconnell and
family are invited to attend his fune-
raj at NARROW, Ga, at p. m, stan
dard time. Oct. 26.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
TO TALK CANE AND CASSAVA.
AZ agricultural Expert to Address
Farmers During the state Fair.

Brunswick, Ga. oct. 25-Congress-
man Brantley and Secretary Ogg of the
Board of Trade have been endeavoring
to get an expert from Washington to
talk cane and cassava to the farmers
of South Georgia, and official recogni-
ton of their efforts has been taken by
the AgrLcu ural Department. To-day's
mail brought letters to both of them
from Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
stating that DR.. H. W. Wiley, chief of
the bureau Of chemistry would address
the farmers of South Georgia at Sa-
vannah during the State Fair on cane
and cassava growing, and that also he
would address the farmers of Florida
at Jacksonville during the Florida
State Fair Nov. IS to 23
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
JACK ADAlR A SUICIDE.

Follows the Route Taken by His
Brother and From Much the Same
Cause.
Atlanta, Oct 25.-Jack Adair, second
son of the late Col. George Adair, who
was one of Atlanta's most prominent
citizens. committed suicide this after
noon at the home of his mother in
West End. After breaking off from
drinking and remaining a total alb
stainer for five years, he began drink
ing two or three days ago, and it is
said the result was a fit of despon-
dency, in which he killed himself. He
shot himself just above the heart at
o'clock this Afternoon and died about
10 o'clock tonight. He was about 40
years old and unmarried. His brother,
Robin Adair, committed suicide about
three years ago from very much the
same cause. Jack Adair was in the
real estate business with his brother
Forest Adair. and was we'll known
among Atlantians.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
THE WAY no 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 81 Montgomery
street, and they will make you an esti-
mate on the cost of the work Prices
reasonable. They also pack. move anu
store furniture and pianos.
C. II. MEDLOcK. Supt and ksr.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
TO REPAIR ATLANTA DEPOT.
But the Proposition Not Likely to
BE Accepted.

Atlanta, Oct. 25.-The depot board OF
control at a meeting tonight decided
to spend $4,000 in repairing the At
lanta depot if that will be satisfactory
TO the city. 1t is not likely such a
proposition will be acceptable. how
ever Railroad officials say it will be
impossible to build depot on the
present site without closing Pryor
street, and that the city win never
consent 20 do.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
THOMAS e. WATSON TO LECTURE.

imperialism or Democracy" VIII
lie His FIRST Subject.
Atlanta, Oct. 25.-Thomas f. Watson,
the noted populist. is again going on
the lecture platform. He has signed
contract with the Atlanta Lyceurn
Lecture System and viii start out with.
IN a few days. His first lecture viii
be on imperialism or Democracy"
He VIII deliver six or eight lectures in
Georgia before going out OF the state.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26

-Rodrick-While ] was al the Pan
American ] visited the Transportation
Building 10 see the latest thing In To-
conotlNes.
Van Albert-Pooh, You can see the
lnieft thing Dr. locomotives boz front ~
our suburban recommendation
delphia Record
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
To Put wires Underground.

Augusta, Ga. Oct. 25.--The Commit
tee of the Whole of the City Council
tonight. after listening to elaborate
arguments. finally voted to put the
wires underground in Augusta at the
expiration OF ten years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26

soLoMoNs COMPANY.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SFfCfAI NUTINE'
Owing to the big success of the sale
of our 25-cent mixture for IS cents,
we will continue this sale for one week
longer, commencing Oct. %.
We will also sell our famous Is cents
per pound stick candy for IL cents per
pound for one week, commencing Oct.
%.
Remember this is to show the SUI
perior weight and quality of our Candy
over others.
REL. SINGER &. GROSS.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
IN THE MARKET.

end OF the market OF Mr.. Cohen.
viii carry a full line OF New York
goods, including Smoked Meats OF all
kinds: all kinds Of Cheese and Pickles
Boiled Hams; Fresh New York Sau-
sage. received by every steamer
These are the best goods on the mar
kct Anything not found here will be
supplied a. my store In the odd FEEL
lows Building.
ARs. NoRREs pslieatlessen.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Decision Expected in Postal TeIc-
graph-Plant System Case To-day,

DECISION Expected In Postal Telc-
graph-Plant System Case To-day.
Atlanta, Oct. 25.--The Railroad Com
mission heard arguments to-day in
four cases Of interest that have been
pending for some time and will meet
tomorrow to decide them. They are
the George w. Brooks case relating
to demurrage on interstate shipments,
the Gainesville case, the Cartersville
trackage case ard the case of the Pos.
tai Telegraph Company against the
Plant System with reference to the
transportation of poles. II is expect
ed decisions will be reached in all
these cases to-day Messrs. w. l..
Clay and F. G. duBignon were here
representing the Plant System.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
10000 FIELD GROWN ROSE PLANTS

So different varieties from year to
3 years old. The right time to plant is
from November to March. Send for
price list or come out and see for your
self. Visit the nursery on OFT and An
derson streets. Street cars to Fair
grounds Will bring you within one
block. JOHN WOLF.
Both phones 63l Florist.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
LOOK (.

The finest line of Mantels Thing and
Crates in the city, Prices rock bottom.
Save money by seeing our goods before
purchasing elsewhere.
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO.,
Corner Congress and Drayton.
Phone SIG.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
LIQUOR MAKES PROFITS.
Carolina Dispensary Nets the state
100000.

Columbia. S. c.. Oct. 25.--The legis-
lative committee whose duty it is to
look into the affairs of the dispensary
reports to the Governor for the quar-
ter ending Aug. 81. All stock on hand
was actually exhibited and counted,
the committee says: I'VE found the
officers and bookkeepers in the new Of
flee building comfortably quartered.
This building is a great improvement.
In short, the institution is in a most
prosperous condition.
The gross profits for the quarter
were S103.600; the net profits. 1000.
The total disbursements for the quar-
ter were 1882, 900. The real estate pur..
chased for the dispensary headquar-
ters is valued at $44,S19. and the insti-
tuition carries a cash working balance
of $50, 900 in the treasury.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
Augusta 10 Have white Primary.

Augusta, Ga, oct. 25-The white
primary committee tonight named
Tuesday. Nov. 20, al the date OF the
primary for the selection Of candidates
for members Of Council, one from each
ward In the city.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
HAVE A PART TO DO

In all my work. ! have a past be-
cause of conscientious earnest effort.
have a future In the same proper
ton. I will give you better results,
better designs, better prices. and a
better stock of paper hangings to Sc
lect from than you ever find else
where. TAYLOR,
13S-140 Barnard, X. of p. Hall.
phone Q77
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~~-~-~~~-~-~-~-~~--~~<>- .....s CITY.
CAEApGst rL<ASE ~ - ,,ks
We wash your clothes Just wa" .oso sDd
snow, 90 fair. We use ocIAg1n I'VE you
the clothes never fade. We 81 work.
satisfaction and guarantee tp s,srt Wslsu
Shirts Sc, New Shirts Oc, ~ Collar
ne iSe: csffs A. Hssdksrehisfs w. ,6 sIs
&c. Pants cleaned sc. FepAs stsrch
mixed. q dozen, SOC; Family. stirts W.
clothes. dozen, fi.0' Dues
Lnen Suits 5oc, ~, Iii for Inca
Our delivery wagon VII "a
ROBERT 4 ToEa - aursry
First class chinese $50
BELL Phone 1900, 90 bf9vs"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26

Best display of Sausage in Savan-
nah. Headquarters for the old time
grandma sort.
Phones 107. JAS. J. JOYCE.
P. S. Summer Duck, Barnyard
Ducks, Turkey, Chickens, B. & B. Cof-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
FOR SALE.

offer for sale my restaurant and
outfit at ia Drayton street, and will
be pleased to exhibit my books to a
prospective purchaser.
JOE. CHANG,
Prop. San Francisco Restaurant.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
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The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
The Chatham Bank

SAVANNAH
LEoPoLD ADLER, President
g. ;. ELLIS, Vice President
JOHN II. DILLON, Cashier.
BARRON CARTER, Asst. c..n,
soicits the accounts of ,na,.
AIS hr@s' banks. association. -"
corporations. ana
Li"erai favors extended g.
responding banks. as our Or-
passed facilities for coIiect,u~
sure prompt returns. in-
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN nv
CHANGE, WRITES LETTrps A-
chEDrf AND ISSUES BANK NOV
OF EUROPE. AhTs
Interest compounded auar,o
deposits in the SAVINGS Drn, y"
MENT. rARr-
safety Deposit Boxes and v.n,t.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
AT GARDENERS.

In fancy dishes.
Soft she'll crabs, brains, sweet bread,
tripe. l make all of my sausages now.
Franks, Bolognas, fresh pork sausages.
liver pudding.
Choice meats of all kinds. Beef, veal,
mutton and poultry.
NJ. S. GARDNER.
Phone SIS.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
THERE ARE SOME

who lead others who "cater," and
still others who are "the only" Yet
from the fact that my business steadi-
ly increases l am compelled to believe
that my efforts to give the public the
very best in meats is appreciated.
AS usual, Prime Beef, Mutton, Lamb
and Veal, Pork, Sausages, Matchless
Corned Beef. Poultry, etc.
Either phone 557. JOHN FUNK,
City Market.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
m DOESN'T COST MUCH TO DE
STYLISH.

Ladies' have your last years dress
dyed the latest shade OF red or any
other color. Your old feathers can be
cleaned Or dyed like new or culled
over. Gents, have your old winter sult
cleaned or dyed and make your VIE
laugh AZ the saving Of new suit
NEW YORK DYE WORKS,
Phone gi5, state and Whitaker
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
DOORS, SASH. BLINDS
FOR RENT,

Store No. 221 Congress street, west;
possession given Immediately. Apply to
DEARING G. HULL,
10 Drayton street,
Provident building.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-26
BECkMAN's CAFE.

I12-114 whitaker Street.
Cooling and refreshing beverages
carefully prepared. ALSO Lunches of
all kinds Mt short notice. Imported
wursburgef Beer always fresh ON
arauSht and bottles. Phone ITO.