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The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
FULFoRD's FINE GUN WORK.
He Did Up the Champions at 100
Targets at Interstate Park.

New York, July 17.-Elijah D. Full
ford of Utica, N. Y, outshot field of
seventy-eight contestants in the pre-
liminary handicap at 100 targets per
man at Interstate Park to-day, and
won the event with cash prize of $75
and a silver trophy valued at $50. He
broke So out of 100 targets and shot
from the 1S-yard mark. His closest
opponents were John w. Hoffman of
New Germantown. N. j., and D. w.
Sawin of Gardiner, Mass, each of
whom broke 92 targets from the 17-yard
mark, Sawin winning on the shoot off.
The next best score was 81, made by
F. A. Inman of Pascoag, r. l., who
stood at Is yards.
None of the back markers, such as
Crosby, Gilbert, Heikes, Tanning and
Banks, shot up to their averages made
in England recently, but they were
heavily handicapped to-day, as they
stood at %, 81 and 20 yards from the
traps.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
Professor Smith Of Georgia Cured of Nervous Prostitution

Medicine Co, says:
II have always had a strong antipa-
thy against giving any testimonial in
regard to proprietary mdeicine, but
after much investigation l was con-
WINGED that yours was worthy. l have
been troubled with what is termed post
nasal catarrh. causing an oppressive
feeling in the head and considerable
nervousness and sick headache.
Noting the wonderful testimonials
from eminent men regarding Peruna,
the great remedy for catarrh, l con-
cluded to and did try a bottle of Peru
ma. l must acknowledge that the medi-
cine seems to possess tonic, warming
and remedial virtue in excess of
other medicines and that the use of
Peruna in my case has been advantage
Gus and that 1 have faith enough in
its medicinal virtue to continue it's
use. Martin w. Wheelock
Mr.. John F. Schmidt of Carthage
Ohio, says:
"Peruna has saved my life For FIVE
years the est doctors had pronounced
me incurable l suffered with compli-
cation of diseases-palpitaion of the
heart, nervousness, weakness and dys-
pepsia. A few bottles of Peruna cured
me. Peruna cannot be beaten as a tonic.
l have gained 40 pounds since taking
Peruna."
In a later letter he says:
Il am in the best of health since 1
have taken Peruna. 1 weigh 1855
pounds, but l will never be without
Peruna in the house. john F Schmidt
Peruna is Natural and Efficient
Nerve Tonic.
Perua strengthens and restores the
activity of evey nerve in the body.
Through the use of Peruna the weak
ened or overworked nerves resume
their natural strength and the blood
vessels at once begin to regulate the
flow of blood according to Nature s
laws. COMPOSITIONS Immediately disap-
pear All phases of catarrh, acute or
chronic, are promptly and permanently
cured.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case,
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
WAYCR0SS GUN TOURNAMENT
Mr.. w. j. Swain Carries on the Hon
ors With Messrs. Allen and Smith
Close Seconds

ors with Messrs. Allen and smith
Close Seconds.
Waycross, Ga, July 1.-THE third
tournament of the Waycross Gun Club
came off yesterday. 1t was one of the
most interesting events in the history
of the gun club. Close figuring was re-
quired on the whole score, to find the
best general average. w. ]. Swain
was found to be winner Of first money,
his general average being 1856 birds, out
of 1876. C. /. Allen and N. j. Smith
tied for second place, their score being
1874 out of 1876. There were ten gem
eral events in the shoot and the fol-
lowing were the winners, and their
score in each:
Event l, Is birds-C. I. Allen, Is.
Event 2, 20 birds-W. ]. Swain, AL
len and N. ]. Smith, each 10.
Event 3, team match, not contested.
Event 4, Is birds-Swain and Smith,
Is each.
Event 5, 25 birds-Swain and I. L.
Dodge. 25 each.
Event 6, Is birds-Allen, Is.
Event Z, 20 birds-Swain and T. w.
Morrison, 20 each.
Event s, Is birds-Swain, Allen and
Smith, Is each.
Event 9. 20 birds-S. T. Holzendorf,
90
Event 10, 10 double birds-Morrison
Youmans, Newton and Holzendorf, 16
each.
In two extra events of twenty-fiv
birds, l. l.. Dodge was perfect in one,
and N. ]. Smith in the other. Swain
and Holzendorf shot six successive
birds and each killed five.
The Gustoso Cigar Factory has en-
gagged quarters in the w. j. Smith
building on Lower Plant avenue. They
will have in their new quarters a floor
space of so by 80 feet, and a cellar of
more than this size. They will move
to their new quarters about the first
of August.
An election was held last night at the
armory of the Waycross Rifles for the
purpose of confirming the nomination
made previously by the Rifles for first
and second lieutenants of the COM
pany Mr.. J. c. Bird was made first
lieutenant and J. w. Bailey second
lieutenant. They are both good men,
and have been connected with the
company for a number of years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
SUING FOR COUNTY SITE.
Heirs of william Durand Claim Half
of Town of Conway.

of Town of Conway.
Columbia, S. c., July ia sensa-
tional suit, involving half the town of
Conway, the county seat of Horny. has
been brought by the heirs in remand
er of Henry Durant. For the recovery
Of the property there will be twenty
eight separate and distinct suits. I'm
like the majority Of such cases, there
seems to be little complication here
When Henry Durant died, in 1897, he
left loco acres of land adjoining Con-
way. then but a small village, in trust
so that his son, w. w. Durant, should
enjoy the rents and profits during his
natural life. At the death of w. w.
Durant the property was TO revert TO
his children. Durant died in 1896, and
Mrs. Virginia ID. Young, one OF his
daughters and the noted woman editor
Of South Carolina. put the matter into
the hands of lawyers. The property
had been occupied for many years by
different people. who claimed posses-
sion. Numbers Of these refused 10 per-
init a survey and II has taken several
years 10 ascertain the bounds the orig
inal tract had. Just about half the
incorporated limits OF Conway are in
VOWED
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
CHARLEST0N'S DISPENSARIES
The state Authorities Take Away
the City's Dispensary Profits.

Columbia, S. c., July 1.-THE direct
ors of the state dispensary this after
noon passed the resolution which takes
away from the city of Charleston
whatever profits may accrue from the
operation of the local dispensaries
This resolution will continue of effect
until the city authorities indicate that
the Illicit sale of liquor is suppressed,
IL not eradicated
This was the resolution:
"The state board of directors having
carefully considered the defense of the
city government of Charleston present
ed through the Honorable Mayor, Mr..
Smyth, and Chief of Police Boyle, to
show cause why the dispensary profits
accruing to said city should not be
withheld under section 8 Of the dispen-
sary law to be used for the better en-
forcement Of said law, find as follows:
THAT defendants failed TO show and
in fact admitted that the dispensary
law was not properly enforced in the
city of Charleston.
THAT the city government, through
it's representatives.. admits its primary
i'm that Council has fail
ed to enact an ordinance
forbidding the Illicit sale of liquors and
providing adequate penalty for the vio-
lation of such ordinance to be imposed
by the Recorder in case of conviction,
therefore
BE 1t resolved, That the dispensary
profits accruing TO the said city of
Charleston are hereby withheld TO be
used for the pay of state constables
for the better enforcement Of the dis
pensary law in the city of Charleston
until such time as the state board may
be convinced that the city authorities
have discharged every obligation rest
ing upon them"
The resolution was passed unani-
mously.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
FOR PICNICS.

In making up lunch for picnickers,
some form OF substantial food that can
not easily be injured In transit should
be supplied. and the most ideal article
for that purpose rs Grape Nuts. This
food comes in lb-cent package. IL al
ready thoroughly cooked and can be-
used either dry or with the addition Of
some milk or cream
This Food ia used by some cpicures
la frying FISH for 10 adds delightful
flavor and is naturally superior 10 the
ordinary crumbed crackers or corn
meal for this purpose ln addition 20 che
convenience 81 Grape Nuts Food ~
hlRh nutntive food value should not BE-
lost sight Of.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
THE AMATEUR PRESSMEN.
Play Editors Meet at Nashville and
Elect Officers.

Nashville, Tenn, July 1.-THE Ma
tional Amateur Press Association in
session in this city to-day selected New
York city for the convention of 1902.
The following officers were elected:
John Travis Nixon, Crowley, La,
president; r. Franklin Morse, New
York, first vice president; Alfred T.
Levine, Nashville, second vice presi
dent; George Julian Houtain, Brooklyn,
recording secretary; Foster Gilroy,
Lansdowne, Pa, corresponding secre-
tary; Louis NJ. Starring, Nashville,
treasurer; Samuel ]. Steinberg, In
dianapolis. official editor; Miss Ethel
M. Johnston, Everett. Mass, historian.
The laureate winners for the year
were announced as follows:
Samuel j. Steinberg, sketch, histo
rian and editorial; Nelson G.. Martin,
poet,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
PiEDMoNT,s GOOD WHEAT YIELD.
south Carolina Editors May Visit
Canada From Buffalo.

Columbia, S. c.. July 1.-THE wheat
yield in the Piedmont section is re-
ported exceptionally good One 20-acre
farm in Spartanburg yielded 713 bush
els
The South Carolina editors who will
start for Buffalo in a few days. are
considering some very attractive side
trips offered them in King Edwards
dominion.
Very helpful showers have fallen in
the state during the last few days.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
w. c. KNOBLOCH DEAD.
Macon Baker Dies as Result of Col
IIsion with TrnIn.

Macon. July Nv. G. Knobloch,
who has for twenty years been one Of
the city's most successful bakers and
caterers. died this morning. The ply
stefan says death was due to an In
jury he received few days ago. when
a railroad train struck his bakery
wagon He WAS knocked twenty feet,
but thought he had escaped without
an Injury Conclusion Of the brain re-
suited. He married the niece OF r.
Dempsey OF Augusta number OF
years ago, and she survives. His FIRST
wife was Miss Margaret Francis Bar
clay .of New York. He has a sister IN
spnnguiie. N. X.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18

Milwaukee. Wis, July 17.-Unable to
hold any longer on account of the
scarcity of funds, fifty machinists vol
UNFAIRLY went back to work at the
works of the Allis-C Chalmers Company
yesterday, thus virtually putting an
end to the strike in Milwaukee. 1t is
expected to-day will see a general re-
thF-s to work of the men in every shop
in the Nity.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
PEOPLE TO ELECT SOLICITORS.
Alabama's officials Will Continue to
Ride on Free Passes.

Ride on Free Passes.
Montgomery, Ala, July 1.-THE Con-
sututlonal Convention to-day received
the report of the Committee on Judici-
airy and completed ten sections of the
article on legislative department. No
radical changes were made in the ju-
dlciary department except that solic-
Hors are to be elected by the people
instead of by the legislature. More
power IS given the legislature to regu-
!ate the judiciary. A rider tackled on
~ sectlon of the legislative depart
fneht article, making it a misdemeanor
LOT state officials to accept railroad
passes was defeated by a narrow mar
sIH a section providing for an in
Iedse OF members of the lower house
~ Ioo and of senators from SO to IS
was ADOPTED. The body refused to ac-
~ an amendment allowing the courts
~ determine the correctness of the
y J, of the two houses. This amend
-,is sought to stop frauds which
W. "eLe discovered during the last session
OF the legislature.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
CoLLIERIEs RENDERED. IDLE.
Striking Firemen Throw $4,000 Men
Out of Employment

Scranton, Pa, July 17.--Forty-one
collieries. employing $4,000 men. were
thrown idle to-day by the fremen go
ing on strike The idle collieries are dis
tributed as follows: Twenty-six of the
Delaware and Hudson Company's thir-
ty six Of the Delaware. Laclawanna
and Western Company's twenty-five;
three of the ontario and Western Com
panys eleven; two Of the Temple Iron
Companys seven. and four of the
Pennsylvania Coal Company's twenty
eight. State President Mullahay of the
firemen's union, says the number OF
idle coilieries viii be doubled by to-
morrow night
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
south Carolina Cotton.

Columbia, S. c., July 17.-Cotton i'm
proved under cultivation, and although
still very small, looks healthy and is
fruiting better than last week Most
of the fields have been cleaned Of grass,
and the plants are growing slowly. In
places cotton continues TO have yell
low color. and there are reports of
shedding leaves and squares. Sea ISL
and Is thriving. but the plants are
dwarfed, and blight is present In
auofa
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
Paw Of DIspen-er. Increased.

Columbia. s. O.. July l7.-Because Of
the Increased business for the last
eighteen months the directors Of the
dispensary yesterday voted increases
81 salaries 30 thirty-Ecven dispensers
The increases are from a. 10 $40 per
month. The one dispenHnry an George
town ~ credited with doing more bus
insan than any other single dispensary
Ia tbe state,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
NO RAIN YET IN ENGLAND.
Sunstrokes Are Frequent and SUN Is
Burning Up Crops.

London, July 17-Although Scotland
and Ireland have recently enjoyed To-
cal tbunderstorms, there is no prospect
of rain in the middle and southern
parts of England, and a steady increase
of heat for several days to come is
predicted. There is general complaint
from the country that the sun is burn
ing up the crops.
Sunstrokes, apoplexy and heat pros
trations are frequent and the hospitals
are busy. Owing to the failure of pas
lures farmers are forced to sell their
rattle
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
LAWLEsSNEss IN PEKIN.
Chinese show Little Capacity i'm PO-
Icing City.

Pekin, July 17.-Disorder and lawless-
ness have greatly increased in Pekin
since the policing of the city was re-
stored to the Chinese authorities. There
are nightly burglaries by large bands
of depredators, while Cinnamon in the
employ of Europeans are frequently
beaten and robbed.
The German military authorities here
have arranged for the withdrawal Of
all German troops in Pekin. except the
permanent establishment, early in Au-
gust
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
'"ESBYTERIAN CONSOLIDATION.
educational Institutions Re-
duced to Two.

No 1YuS'ille' Ky, July lit is an
Pre-. mat the consolidation of the
1,. .'' 'efian theological seminaries at
irs,.... ''e and Danville. KY, into one
s6,'5,t.lliion at Louisville and the con-
via Wilton s,in Of Center College at Dan
mona ana no. central University at Rich
vile ~ INTO one university at Dan
mectir., completed yesterday at a
LogIsg.n Oh the four boards held at
Win h.. The Rev. w. c. Roberts
PRESIDENT Of the universitv
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
Means a Big Yield of Corn.

Topeka, Kan, July 1.-THE rains
that have fallen in Kansas last night
and to-day have practically assured
corn yield of at least 50,000000 bushels,
and the yield may even be greater.
The state is under the influence OF
low baTometric condition and more
rain Is expected tonight.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
GENEROUS RAINS IN KANSAS.
'S'erh Corn Belt Is Refreshed
Once More.

KANSAS City, July 17.-Generous
ra a.l.S ieIl this afternoon over the larger
1 ,rl o. the corn belt in the Southwest.
~ sooc that will result to late corn
e e,re 10 pastures will undoubtedly be
fbe Scattering showers fell over
nm, southwest last night and TODAY.
of ~, M most places continued accounts
from ,,''..se neat were reported. Reports
dav,s many counties assert that to-
failon iaIn, following what little has
hor,re WiIhln the past forty-eight
cron IN insure at least half a corn
anu make pasturage sure
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
To Deal win Assassino,,on

meat.,.,' we Miss. July l7.-At a
a r.e,.- OF the citizens Of this place
G9e...--.'on was passed asking the
DO OPP TO order a special session OF
win -'' court OF the county 20 deal
ta0 r,'i.. recent assassination OF the
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
Erie DecInres a Dividend.

New York, July 1.-THE directors OF
the Erie Railroad Company have de-
clared a dividend OF ~ per cent. on lis
FIRST preferred stock, the first for that
stock,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
COUNT ToLsTOTs CONDITION.
His Relatives and Friends Sum-
moned to His Bedside.

st. Petersburg, July 17.-Newspapers
and private dispatches received here
from Moscow represent Count Tolstoi
as seriously i'll with gastric trouble and
say his friends and relatives have been
summoned to his bedside.
Count Tolstoi has often been over
come hy serious attacks or this nature.
but hopc il entertained that he will
again conouer his illness. He never
completely recovered from his attack
OF gastric fever last winter.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18

Lord Charles Beresford who " about
10 resign his naval position 20 lead one
branch Of ths opposition 30 English pol
itea has been la the navy since De Naa
- and hss worked himself ~ through
shecf merit.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
'F&Fo Conference az Hnmp,oD.

b. ..','' va, July 1.-THE Hamp-
Iault,, inference opened al the
ftf.f. t, FORMAL and Agricultural In
i..a. ...i14y. The attendance il very
D.....I .ilNins prominent white ana
ll.r. iiors from the North ana
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
The striI: OF at B.6aIo.

Buffalo, N. Y, July 17.-More than $50
machinists who We're formerly employ
ed at the Lehigh Valley shops in East
Buffalo met tonight and voted to de-
clare off the strike which has lasted
since May. No concessions were ask
ed for by the men and none given.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18
STRIKE ENDS AT ROCHESTER,.
Municipal Contractors Sign Scale
with striking Laborers.

Rochester, ~ Y. July i7--After near
~ nine weeks idleness. the striking
iaborers engaged IN municipal contract
work resumed work to-day Nine
bosses signed the agreement only two
contractors remaining out The men
ore granted 20 cents an hour for an
elght-hour day work. and Time and y
hall for over time and double time
% hollaaya.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-18

l.t..... Tenn. July IT, Col Perez
H. hfe1 20 yearn. died today.
L.r... pioneer la ia 100000,
in Kloxwile. '''' "''''''''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12

Bv some marvellous alteration OF IN
select the president has come TO the
conclusion that he can govern the
. PHILIPPINES civilly under military law.
AL least. he has decided to do so and
let the supreme court overrule him II
it will-in which case the money col
lacted ia duties u1der his military tar
If law will be refunded. The Spooner
Jaw will be set aside as not authorlz-
ing anything @gld as sanctioning every
thing. By this means it has been hg-
ured out that an extra session can be
avoided. The president came to TINS
conclusion, it is announcer, after
solemn discussion of the matter with
his cabinet officers and in consequence
of an opinion handed down by the at
Sornev general. There are people In
Washington, however-and politically
"wise" people, too-who assert that
the alleged solemn conference was
cooked in advance: that the president
never had the slightest idea OF calling
AN extra session, and that ali the late
fiddlededee was gone through with for
the sole and express purpose of lead
ing the country to believe that the
president was anxious TO avoid any
thing that might give force to the
charge of imperialism.
1t used to be said that when one OF
the Roman augurs met another he
would wink. Certainly when nemb
of the Mckinley cabinet meets anoth
er he ought to wink.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12
GEORGIA GLEANiNGS.

1t is said a North Georgia post
master recently sent the following no.
tice to the postotfice Department.: Sur
wish to notify you that on next We'd
nesday this offic will be shet as am
gone dear hunt. You kin fire me if
you see fit but III give you a pinter
chat I'm the only man in the neybor-
hood that kin rede and rite"
Mr.. I. G. Spearman, Cuthbert's
clever tombstone man, has been
awarded the contract to build the con-
federate monument at Brunswick.
This is to be a very han 1some monu-
ment.
The Strickland Cotton Mills at
galdosta have received an order from
China for two hundred bales OF sheet
ing, which will be made and shipped
To Shanghai within the next few days
--Lumpkin wants the Brunswick
& Birmingham railroad also, and the
News of that place suggests that that
town and Dawson combine in an eff
fort TO secure it.
Mr.. Harvey Fleming, assistant
cashier of the Peoples Bank, Shell
man, will be married at the Methodist
church in Arlington today to Miss
Floretta Boynton.
Judge Spence adjourned Calhoun
superior court, which was to have
convened Monday, for the benefit OF
the farmers. The grass has them.
Scarlet fever is in Cuthbert. TIVE
little girls of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Hair
buck have the disease.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12
For Leave to Sell Land.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY.-No-
tice is hereby given that the under
signed has applied to the ordinary Of
said county for leave to sell lano be-
longing to his wards, Mary Elizabeth,
Julia Annie, Ida Lou and Matte Can
non, for the purpose of support, main
tenance and education. Said applica-
tion will be heard at the regular term
of the court of ordinary for the county
to be held on the first Monday in July,
1901. This June 3, 1901.
I. NJ. CANNON,
Guardian for NJ. E J, A., l. l.. and NJ.
Cannon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12
A Kentuckian,s Feat.

The Kentucky appetite for things
that are strong enough to burn does
not deteriorate with age. At Ashland
the other day Peter Streiger, % wears
old, drank pint of whisky, a pint OF
turpentine and ate two ten cent plugs
of tobacco. When he repeated the
feat he was seized with cramp collie
and was seriously i'll for almost five
minutes. A quart of hot water and
mustard put him in fine shape for sup
per. The feat was to decide q wager.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12
For DiSnliSSiOn.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY
dinarys Office, May 6, 1901. S. P.
Chambers, administrator of the estate
of Lucinda Chambers, deceased, rep
resents that he has fully discharged
the duties of said trust and prays for
letters of dismission. This is there
fore to notify all persons concerned to
show cause, if any they can, on or be-
fore the first Monday IN August next,
why said administrator should not be
discharged from said trust.
J. W. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12
For Leave to Sell.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY.-Or
dinary's Office, Jund 8, 1901. J. J. As
kew, administrator of the estate of Me-
lissa Askew, deceased, has applied for
leave to sell land of said deceased.
This is, therefore, to notify all con-
cerned to file their objection, if any
they have, on or before the first Mon
day in July next, else leave will then
be granted said applicant as applied
for. J. W. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-06-12
For DlSniSsiOn.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY. Or
dinarys Office, April l, 1901. Whereas,
]. r. Mercer, administrator of Eliza
Faircloth, represents TO the court in
his petition duly filed and entered on
record that he has fully administered
on Eliza Faircloth's estate. This is,
therefore, to cite all persons concerned
to show cause, if any they can, why said
administrator should not be discharged
from his administration and receive
letters of dismission on the first Mon
day in July next.
]. w. ROBERTS. Ordinary.