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The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28
MIR. BRYAN's BRIEF COMMENT.
lie Hopes the Constitution Will Fol-
low the Flag.

Lincoln, Neb., May H.-Mr. Bryan's
only comment on the decision in the in
sular cases was that it seemed to uphold
the contention of the Republicans in some
respects, and that of the Democrats in
others. He said he would not commit
himself further on the effects of the opin-
ion until he had read the full text. He
hoped the constitution would follow the
flag.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28
AGAINST DECOLLETE STYLE.
Trustees of Wesleyan University
Adopt Resolution.

Macon. Ga. May A.-The trustees of
Wesleyan to-day discussed the question
OF low-neck dresses for girls. Some OF
the trustees took the position that the
mothers OF the young ladies' should decide
questions OF that kind, but the board de-
cided to pass resolutions against the Gus
tom
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28
FIRST PEACH SHIPMENT.
Handsome and Well Ripened Fruit
Sent From Triton.

Triton. Ga. May H.-The first ripe
peaches for the crop Of 1901 were shipped
from Triton this morning. They were
shipped by II. Kent and w. J. Austin
and consigned TO an Atlanta commission
house. The fruit was handsome and well
ripened. More will be shipped tonight
or tomorrow The crop is light through
this section, being considerably damaged
by curculio.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28

Joseph Chamberlain, the English Soc
rotary for the colonies. has added anna
teur photography to the already long list
of his hobbies and never wearies Of
swapping friends and buildings In Lon
don.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28
ARE WALKING ON PINS.
FuIton's Grand Jury Is After the
Young sports.

Atlanta, May 27.-The boys who handle
the paste boards and chips on the quiet
are walking on pins. The grand jury will
tomorrow begin the investigation of
charges of gambling preferred against a
number of well-known and prominent
young men. The cases are said to be the
result of a recent raid.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28
Marshall Did Not Err.

The proposition that Chief Justice Mar
shall had erred in his opinion and that
the rule of uniformity was limitation
10 the states as such, was declared to be
wholly unwarranted. and quite a number
Of cases were cited In which the Supreme
Court and Congress had sustained the
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-28
Juggling Not Justified.

'"rhe expanding future Of our country,
iustifying the belief that the United
states Is to become what Is called a
world power--of which so much was
heard at the argument-does not Justify
any such Juggling with the words Of the
constitution as would authorize the courts
10 hold that the words throughout the
United states la the taxing clause OF
the constitution, do not embrace a ter
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
PIERCE COUNTY ITEMS.
An Interesting Case-The County
FavOrs Col. EstiII.

Blackshear, Nov. 21.-The Superior
Court for this county adjourned to-day.
During the day the interesting case
against Henry Mcmillan was tried and
resulted in verdict of not guilty. The
charge against him was assault with
intent to commit murder. The trouble
out of which the charge grew occurred
in the room of the City Court last
September. 1t seems that Moultrie
Smith was placed on the docket, on
the charge of firing his pistol within
Smith was placed on the docket, on the
the corporate limits of the town. This
caused a dispute, and a fight in the
court room, and Mr. Smith was shot
in the left leg by Mr.. Mcmillan. 1t
WAS claimed by-n1s defense that the
pis c0l was discharged accidentally.
Both young men are we'll known in
Biackshear, and the trial attracted
much attention. Ex-Judge Mershon
assisted Solicitor Benet in the prosecu.
ton and Congressman Brantley and
Judge r. E. Mitchell conducted the de-
Tense.
Judge Benet went to Jesup tonight
to hold court in Wayne county.
Col Estill. South Georgia's candidate
for Governor, was here to-day, and
received a very hearty welcome. 1t is
certain that Pierce county will give
him an overwhelming majority OF its
votes.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
ATLANTA ARCHDEACoNRY.
Interesting Session Held at Gaines
willie Yesterday.

Gainesville. Ga. Nov. 21.-The arch
deaconry of Atlanta is in session at
the Episcopal Church in this city, hav-
ng convened last evening with Arch
deacon Walton presiding. A number
OF prominent Episcopal ministers are
present and the session has been an
interesting one. Holy communion was
observed this morning, after which
Rev. c. b. Wilmer of Atlanta delivered
an address on giving" which was fol-
lowed by Rev. o. r. Bourne Of Allan
Ia. in an address on Pioneer Mission
Work. u -------
This Afternoon a mission service was
held at o'clock. At 1880 p. m. Rev. II.
B. Dean of Atlanta addressed the arch
deaconry on Self Help in the Mission
Parish" Among other interesting ed
dresses were those of Rev. T. G. Tup-
per on ministerial Qualification for
Mission Work" and Rev. Albion
Knight, on What Can Strong Parishes
Do in the Mission Field?"
The session came to a close tonight.
The visiting churchmen were Hospitality
entertained by the people of Gaines
vile.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
THE D. A. R. AT AUGUSTA.
MEADOW GARDEN, THE HOME OF
GEORGE WALTON, OPENED.

Appropriate Addresses Made by Mrs.
II. e. Park, State Regent, Mrs. 5. b.
C. Morgan, Mrs.Joseph b. Cumming
and Others-A Colonial Tea Served
by Augusta's Fair Daughters, Inn
personating Historic WOmen-The
Grafton OF Hon. Walter G. Charl-
ton on OgIethorpe the Feature
Last Night.
Augusta, Nov. 21.-The first day of
the convention of the Daughters of the
American Revolution has been a
great success, both in attendance and
interest Patriotic songs and formal ad-
dresses of welcome and of the officers
were the order of the morning ses-
SION.
The event of the afternoon session
was the formal opening of Meadow
Garden, the home of George Walton,
one of the Georgia signers of the Dec
laration of Independence. This old
home has been purchased, repaired and
nished with old mahogany furniture
ard curios Of historic value.
In an appropriate speech Mrs. Robt.
E. Park, state regent, paid a tribute
to George Walton and Meadow Gar
den. She said this sturdy home had
figured in three centuries, and as it had
been the home of a patriot, she hoped
it would continue to be the cradle of
patriotism.
Mrs. Harriet Gould Jefferies, chair
man of the repairing committee, turn
ed over the keys Of Meadow Garden
to the vice president general, Mrs. S.
B. c. Morgan, who gracefully received
them, complimenting the committee on
its work. In turn she presented the
Keys TO Mrs. Joseph B. Cumming, re-
gent of the Augusta chapter. as proper
custodian of the property. Mrs. Cum
ming expressed her qualification at be-
ing the first custodian of the famous
home, after which Miss Josephine Wal
ton, descendant of George Wal
ton, read an interesting sketch
of him from the pen of Madame
Octavia Walton LeVert, his grand
daughter. Then followed a colonial
tea, at which a number of the prettiest
young ladies in Augusta, with powder
ed hair and old costumes imperson-
ating Martha Washington, Miss Gus
tbs, Evelyn Bird, Dolly Madison and
other historical characters, served the
guests. The night programme was the
Grafton of Hon. Walter G. Charlton
of Savannah on "Oglethorpe," which
was gem of eloquence and literary
merit
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
SALESMAN BROKE HIS NECK.
Jockey Brazil Has Narrow Escape
at Jennings.


Washington, Nov. 21.--Jim Megibben
was the only winning favorite to-day,
the remaining events going to good
priced horses. In the jumping race
Jockey Brazil, on Salesman, had a
miraculous escape from being killed.
While taking one of the jumps in the
midst of the bunch, his horse fell and
broke his neck, rolling over his rider.
A hair raising finish between Happy
and Cornwall was feature. Sum-
mary:
First Race-Hurdle, about a mile and
three-q quarters. Jim Megibben, 8 to 8,
won, with Gould, 10 to l, second, and
Tankard, Is to /, third. Time 1928.
Second Race-Six furlongs. Happy,
5 to /, won, with Cornwall, II to s,
second, and Royal Sterling, to /,
third. Time 1:16.
Third Race-Seven furlongs. Was
wifi, to /, won, with Dewey, to l,
second, and Bessie Mccarthy, 7 to 10,
third. Time 1870.
Fourth Race-Five and half fur
longs. Keynote, 2 to /, won, with Elk
tinguisher, even, second, and Lux Cas-
ia, 4 TO /. third. Time 1908 AS.
Fifth Race-One mile and a sixteenth.
Flara, to /, won. with Balloon. TO l,
second. and Wunderlich, ~ to l, third.
Time 1852.
sixth Race-seven furlongs. Andy
Williams, to /, won. with The Puri-
tan. 3 TO /, second. and Lamp O'Lee, z
10 !, third. Time l.29 is.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
VALDOSTA NEWS.
A., v. and w. Railroad Meeting.
Primitive Baptists.

Primitive Bapt1sts-
Valdosta, Nov. 21.-The stockholders
of the Atlantic Valdosta and Western
Railroad held their annual meeting in
this city yesterday, but nothing of inn
portance was attended to. They decid-
ed to meet again in December, at
which time it is highly probable they
will consider further the proposition to
extend the road. At the meeting yester-
day the action in taking steps to have
the charter amended so as to permit
the extension was approved. The party
came to this city from Albany and
Moultrie and, after the meeting, left
on a tour of inspection of the road ana
property of the railroad company.
The Ocholochnee Primitive Baptist
Association will meet in this city to-
morrow and will remain in session un-
til Sunday afternoon. Some of the most
prominent Primitive Baptists in the
state are expected to be on hand. Min
listers of that denomination will occu-
ply the pulpit Of the Baptist, Methodist
and other churches Sunday. A large
number of Primitives from all over this
section are expected to be here.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
WILEY AT wAYCROsS.
Sees the Sugar Cane and Syrup of
Ware County.

Waycross, Ca, Nov. H.-Dr. Wiley
of the United States Agricultural De-
partment, was in Waycross for several
hours this morning While here he
was shown samples of Ware county SUI
gar cane and the excellent syrup made
here. He visited the place of Peter l..
Hatcher south of the city, and saw in
operation one of the old-fashioned SUI
gar mills and syrup boilers. DR.. Wiley
said he had not seen finer cane or bet
ter syrup in all his travels than that
produced in Ware county.
Cyrus w. Jeffords, clever young
man, is lying at the point of death at
his home in this city. He is suffering
with consumption and his death is ex-
pected at any moment.
The many friends of Rev. and Mrs
r. A. Brown are rejoiced at the gooo
news of the great improvement in the
condition of their little girl.
officer Jerome Sweat Of Clinch coun
ty, arrested nine gamblers in one lot
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
IN THE GREEN GOODS BUSINESS.
A Western Union Manager at Jersey
City Under Arrest.

New York, Nov. 21.-John z. Bert4
holt, manager of the eastern division
of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany in Jersey City, was arrested to-
day on the charge that he has been
carrying on a green goods business
The complaint was made by Chief of
Police Murphy. The police have in
their possession several circulars sent
to the South ana West, and claim tffey
can show that the telegraphlc replies
of prospective victims went 10
Bertholf. Isaac Kershaw, telegraph
operator, who transmitted some of the
kilograms alleged to have baen received
by Bertholf and gave the police a
statement against him, was also ar
rested on a charge similar to that pre-
ferred against the manager Bail was
fixed at 81, 900 in each case.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Expert Accountants May BE Employ
ed by County Authorities.

GU w 1OAhAS
Atlanta. Ga. Nov. 21.--Among the
bills approved by the Governor to-day
are the following:
BY Mr.. Hitchcock of Douglas-To
authorize the county authorities of any
county to employ an expert account
ant TO examine the books and vouch-
ers of any county official who handles
moneys.
BY Mr.. Houston OF Fulton-To amend
section fi0l OF the code so as 20 allow
justices Of the peace 10 continue cases
under certain circumstances.
BY Mr.. Harrell OF Dodge-ro repeal
the act establishing the City Court OF
Eastman.
by Mr.. Ousley OF Lowndes-~ro pro-
vide a new charter for the city OF
Naldosta-
BY Mr. Ship o. colquitt-To provide
new charter for Moultrie
BY Mr Gresham Of Burke-Acts
aDolishing tae County Court aud estab-
fishing the cry Court o. Waynesb0ro.
Also 30 ad 10 provide that there
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
COURT AT VALDOSTA.
Charles Ellis Sent to the Peniten-
tlary for Life.

Valdosta, Ca, Nov. 21.-In the Su-
perior Court this morning Charles FL
lis was convicted of the murder of
Nathan Williams, five years ago. and
sentenced to a life term in the peni-
Tertiary. The case was tried with
out any loss of time and the jury
reached a verdict soon after they re-
tired.
Alferd Michaels. who was tried for
the murder of Alfred Davis last Christ
mas, was released, the evidence show
ing that he shot Davis in self-de-
tense.
r. F. Brooks, the white man who
assaulted another white man at Kim
der Lou some time ago, and who was
held on a charge of assault with in
tent to murder, was convicted, but
the jury recommended that he be pun
ished as for a misdemeanor. He was
sentenced to pay fine of SIS and
cost, which he paid, and was released.
There is still a dozen or more cases
to be disposed of, and it is probable
that the court will remain in session
until some time Saturday. Some of
the most important cases are yet to
be taken UP.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
sHARPE's POCI<ETBOOk FOUND.
Papers and Checks Found Intact bat
No Money.

Americas, Ga, Nov. 21.-While work
ing in the basement of the hotel this
afternoon a young man found pocket
book belonging to w. L. Sharpe, the
travelling man who was assaulted and
robbed by highwaymen here Monday
night, the papers and bank checks be-
ing found intact. The thieves, after
taking a large sum of money, threw
the pocketbook through the pavement
grating. The men suspected are still
in custody and the officers are chasing
the other grafters.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
DEATHS.

BOGGS.-Died of pneumonia, Nov. Il
1901 at the residence of Mr.. George J.
Baldwin, Mrs. William f. Boggs. In
terment private. Jacksonville, Memphis
and Athens papers please copy.
SMITH.-Died, this morning. at 1;3(
o'clock, Mrs. Alice Smith. Funeral no.
tice later.
VAN WAGENEN-Died, Robert Var
Wagenen, at the residence of his
father, at $50 p. M, Nov. 81, 1901 Flu
neral notice later.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE.
Delegates Elected to General Con-
fcrence-Dishop Galloway Presides.

Delegates Elected to General Con-
Recommendation Galloway Presides.
Rome, Ga. Nov. 2l.-At to-day's ses-
sion of the North Georgia Conference
the chief matter of interest was the
election of delegates to the general
conference at Dallas, Tex, in 1902.
Eight of the twelve delegates were
elected to-day as follows: Lay dele
gates, H. Z. w. Palmer, Atlanta;
George NJ. Napier, Monroe; r. T. Dam
iel, Griffin; H. w. Hill. Greenville. and
j. H. Rounsaville, Rome. Clerical del
egates, w. F. Glenn, Rome; r. j. Big
ham, Athens; M. ]. Cofer, LAGRANGE.
The remainder of the delegates will
be elected tomorrow. Bishop Charles
B. Galloway of Mississippi is presid-
ing over the conference with great
ability.
About $50 delegates are present. To-
nights service was devoted to church
extension work.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22

FLNERAL INVITATIONS.

GARDNER.-The friends and ac-
quaintances of Mr.. S. Gardner and
family are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral of Mrs S. Gardner
this afternoon at 8 o'clock from their
residence, No. 1oS Harris street, west
WALSH.-The relatives and friends
of Mrs. Bridget Walsh and family are
invited to attend her funeral from
No. 500 Cohen street, at o'clock this
afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
Liverpool Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool. Nov. 22.--Following are the
weekly cototn statistics:
Total sales Of all kinds. $4,000 bales;
total sales. American. $4,000. English
spinners' takings. $4,000; total export.
5000 Import Of all kinds, 1877 900: i'm
port. American. 10000. Stock OF all
kinds, 35s.000; stock, American, 2S9 200;
quantity ahoat OF all kinds. 100000,
afloat, American. 100000. Total sales
on speculation, 400. Total sales 10 ex-
norfere / 400
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
sIarrlaEss al Thomas,IIIe.

Thomasyille, Ga. Nov 2i-W. II,
Burch Jr.. 81 this city, and Miss Beu-
iah Watkins Of Triton, Ga, were mar
ried al the home ~ the bride yesier-
day
A. ~. BAH of This city ana Mlsf
Dorothy Berry of kwnHN lck. we're
married to-day ut noon an fhf home
~ the bride, arrived 30 this clty o.
night
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
REPORTED AS RESIGNED.

Rumor in Montgomery to That En-
feet Regarding Mr. ID. F. Jack.
A report reached the Morning News
at an early hour this morning that
Freight Traffic Manager D. F. Jack of
the Plant System had resigned his po-
sition. The report came from Montgom-
cry, where it was said that the resig-
nation was rumored among railroad
men.
Mr.. Jack is not in the city, having
left day before yesterday, so he could
not be seen for confirmation or denial
of the report. His many friends in Sa-
vannah and all along the line of the
Plant System, with which he has been
connected for years, will join in the
hope that the report may be without
foundation.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
Death of Mrs. Alice smith.

The friends of Mrs. Alice Smith will
regret to learn of her death, which
occurred at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bandy, on Indian street, at
1870 o'clock this morning. The de-
ceased was born in Ireland, but has
been a resident of Savannah for many
years. The time of the funeral will be
announced later.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
CONVICTED OF CONTEMPLATING.
A Carroll County Physician Found
Guilty ut Rome.

Rome. Ga. Nov. 2i.-Dr. r. d. Stall
ings, who stood we'll In carroliton
was to-day found guilty OF counter
feiting. in the United states Court
He lived az elem. a village IN Carroll
county. Sentence will be pronounced
on him tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
THE THoMAsvILLE RACES.
Gamblers Made 10 DisEorge by
Young Men Who Had Lost.

Townsville. Ca, Nov. 2l.-Results
OF races to-day were as follows:
First Raoe~-Running, half mile. four
entries. Intent first, n. .. Reed second,
Negonicil third, clyOneta fourth, Best
time C5ih.
Second Race-Fiye- cighths 81 a mile.
four entries. Jim EcanlOn first, time
06. Broadway second, Randolph third.
Enbl8ze fourth.
Intent IL owned ~ Holder 4 West
mOrelnnd and seanlOn BY J. y. slmma.
There were also uoiiinF races Wlth
dogs FOR drivers ana Jack NabbN races
on chafes The aften1Hnrf was falf.
tho Rambiora DAD fuli sway buf co.
wards fhe close Hegrral young men ~
tQa
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
THE DIsPENsARY BILL.
How II Was Received i'm the North
Georgia Conference.

Georgia Conference.
Rome, Ga, Nov. 20.-In the North
Georgia Methodist Conference, in ses-
sion mere, the Rev. Walker Lewis in
troduced the following resolution:
Resolved, That we are unalterably
opposed to the sale of liquor except for
medicinal or mechanical uses, wheth-
err to be sold by the individual for gain
or by either state or county for the
sake of lowering taxes.
DR.. G. G. Smith spoke against the
resolution, saying the conference had
no business meddling with legislation.
The resolution was finally tabled by
a vote of 100 to so.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
JUDGE J. B. ANsLEY PARALYzED
Aged so Years and Veteran Of
Mexican and Civil Wars.

Americas. Ca, Nov. 2l.-Judge Jere-
miah b. Ansley, one of Americas old
est citizens. and veteran of the Mex
lean and Civil Wars, was stricken with
paralysis this afternoon, and his con-
dition is probably precarious. Though
aged so years. he is still vigorous and
holds the position of justice OF the
peace.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
COTTON FACTORY STARTS.
HawkinsviIIe's New Industry Now In
Operation.

Hawkinsville, Ga, Nov. 21.-The cot
ton factory here started up Monday
morning and is running on full time.
1t has been delayed several months,
waiting for machinery.
Miss Murphy of GAINESVILLE is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Fannie Anderson
of this place.
In the January elections for city Of
Gals Hon. P. H. Lowry will have no
opposition for mayor
Crops in this sections are about har-
vested. The potato and cane crop are
badly cut off by the long dry spells.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
Mrs. sarah u. Beecher Dead.

Hillsboro. o.. Nov 2i.--Mrs. Sarah
Buckingham Beecher, widow Of Rev.
George Beecher, who was a brother OF
Henry Ward Beecher. IL dead az the
age Of 81. She had lived here for many
years with her son.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22

shall be only six juries, including a
physician, in lunacy cases, where a
demand for a jury of twelve is not
made.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
10000 FIELD GROwS ROSE PLANTS

So different varieties from year TO
years old. The right time 10 plant Is
from November 20 March Send for
price list or come out and see for your.
self, Visit the nursery on OFT and An.
derEon streets, Street cars 20 Fair
grounds viii bring YOU within one
block JOHN WOLF,
Both phones asa Florist.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
MEETINGS.
F1LEsT1NE CoMSfHNDERY NO. :, AT

FAIEsTfNE COMSTANDERY NO. 7,k.T.
Attention Sir knights: A reg 90
ular conclave of this command n q ALIN
cry viii be held this (FridaO ev- EESSSW
ening at your asylum, Masonic
Temple, at o'clock sharp
The Order Of The Temple will be
conferred.
Visiting Sir knights are cordially invit-
ed to attend. BY order of
r. L. COLDING, Eminent Com.
W. s. ROCKWELL Recorder.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
The Chatham Bank

LEOPOLD ADLER, President.
G. ;. ELLIS, Vice President.
JOHN II. DILLON, Cashier.
BARRoN CARTER, Asst. Cashier.
SoIicits the accounts of indiviau
ais firms, banks, associations and
corporations.
Liberal favors extended to cor
responding banks, as our ur.
passed facilities for COLLECTING IN
sure prompt returns.
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN Ex.
CHANGE, WRITES LETTERS on
CREDIT AND ISSUES BANK MoNp1
ORDERS PAYABLE IN ALL PARTs
OF EUROPE.
Interest compounded quarterIx
deposits i'm the SAVINGS DEPApT
MENT.
Safety Deposit Boxes and van,..
for rent.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.
OUR STOCK

is being added to daily from recent
purchases, with the latest productions
of America as well as foreign goods.
Elegant Wedding Silver from the
principle makers-the most representa-
tive and artistic examples of the mod
ern silversmith. The designs in Jew
elry this season are most charming
Must be seen TO De appreciated.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22
To Take Charge of Augusta Bank.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 21.-The Ad-
vertiser will say tomorrow that d. F.
Jack, freight traffic manager of the
Plant System, with headquarters in
Savannah, will in the near future leave
the Plant System to take charge of a
banking house in Augusta, and that
he will probably be succeeded by Gen
eral Freight Agent Menzies.
Mr.. Jack has been at the head of the
freight department of the Plant Sys-
tenn for many years.
Mr. Samuel Moody assistant general
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, accompanied by a party,
passed through Savannah yesterday en-
route from Florida to Washington.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-22

Westphalia nnmf, Smoked Goose
Breasts. smoked salmon, ali kinds n
em0kod and snited delirat essan. ash
and frefh German Imported potafoes
and many other afiirloH zoo numerous
40 mention Mrs A N0RRF.
Ca Tel se, ~ barnard street