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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
CODE DUELLO IN HISTORY.
Some Noted DueIs Fought Near
Savannah,

Savannah.
The code duello until within the last
quarter or third of a century was as
popular in the Southern states as it was
in ireland in the eighteenth century A
man, IL not too old. had the bar SIMS
ter" placed ON his social escutheon IL he
refused to go upon the field. or chal-
lense any one whom he thought had
placed an indignity upon himself or any
one OF his family. A young man who had
a case of duelling pistols that had been
used at a fatal meeting had an heirloom.
that was valued beyond all other ma
terial earthly possessions.
Georgia was probably least OF all Of the
Southern states in the practice, but new
ertheless duels were not uncommon, and
were as a rule more fatal than in other
states. Savannah and its vicinity was the
fighting ground Of the lower section of
the state. The most duels took place OPP
posite the city at Screven's Ferry, though
occasionally duels were fought nearer the
city. One HISTORICAL duel was that in
which Gov. Button Gwinnett,
OF Revolutionary fame. was kill
ed by Gen. Lachlan Mcintosh
of the Continental army. Tradition
has IT that this fatal affair took place in
the viNnity OF the old cemetery, now Co.
lonial Park, In which Gen. Mcintosh is
buried.
Another noted duel was that in which
Lieut.. Wilde, brother of Richard Henry
Wilde, the author of my Life is Like a
Summer Rose" was killed. A tombstone
In Colonial Park tells the story of his
death. However, in most duels between
Georgians, they crossed the river and
fought on Carolina SOIL to avoid the in
reference OF officers OF the law. Belliger-
ent South Carohnians returned the COM
plment and had their duels at Tybee.
Duelling had its abuses and was often
used as the means to get rid of social
or political rivals, since 90 refuse a chal-
lenge meant ostracism and to accept
meant almost sure death at the muzzle
OF the practiced pistol shot. Sometimes,
however, the fates were with the non
duellist, and his pugnacious adversary
was killed. There were a few instances
where men who refused to Tight lived
honored and respected to green old age.
A passing remark, an after-dinncr or a
oilled editorial were followed by
a funeral; death to one and life
long sorrow to the other though
there we're those who seemed to take a
pleasure In calling men out and trying 20
kill them.
The last duel near Savannah was fought
in 1872 at the Brampton plantation, about
six miles out on the Augusta road be-
tween Ludlow Cohen, a cotton merchant,
and II. +. Aiken. a planter Cohen was
about 30 years of age and Aiken about
30. The AFFAIR grew out of remarks made
at a race OF the Savannah Regatta AS
ISOLATION, for which Aiken challenged
Cohen. The duel was fought early IN
the morning and on the fifth or sixth shot
Cohen fell mortally wounded. He was
brought TO the city and died during the
morning. OF those who were present at
the duel only two survive, two OF Cohens
friends. The principals, seconds. surgeons
and the other witness are dead.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10

ney General, but could not at the same
time hold the office of Governor of Geor-
gia and Commissioner Of Deeds of Florida
or any other State.
''When a man undertakes to hold two
incompati ble offices at the same time ne
puts himself in an inconsistent position.
1t must be inconsistent with one or the
other. He will find himself sometimes in
doubt in what capacity he is acting In
Shakespeare's play of the Tempest, we
all recollect the scene where Stephano,
half-drunk, staggering around with MS
bottle in his hand, comes upon Callban
and Trinculo lying fiat on their faces on
the ground head to head, with gaber-
dine thrown over their heads and bodies,
and their legs sticking out In opposite di-
rections. He says This is a most deli
cate monster-two heads and four legs
They begin to talk, and he speaks of
their voices as their forward and back
ward voice. Finally, he bethinks hlm-
self, and staggering up, says: Here Is
my bottle; 1 will pour some in thy other
mouth
LAS [ said before, in my opinion, Mr.
Wells is a good man, and would make
good tax collector, and If he should rem
der himself eligible, l expect to vote Tor
MIN; Dut 90 not seo ~" IA.
the people to vote for him when ne IS
not eligible. II he should resign | do not
think there is any doubt about his cleo
tiou by an overwhelming majority. IL
he undertakes to hold two offices his
chances are doubtful and If he should
have a majority q quo warranto would
surely settle the business"
Mr.. Barrow is mistaken in thinking the
letter of the Attorney General was writ
ten at an early stage of the discussion 1t
is dated last Tuesday, and was In re-
Spouse to a specific inquiry Induced py
Mr.. Barrow's first published interview.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
HEART DISEASE.
some Facts Regarding the Rapid In
crease of Heart Trouble.

Heart trouble, at least among the
Americans, is certainly increasing and
u lille this may be largely due 90 the ex-
citement and worry of American business
life IL is more often the result Of weak
stomachs, of poor digestion.
Real organic disease is incurable; but
not one case in huhoreo OF hesrt tou-
BILE is organic.
THE close relation between heart trou-
hle and poor digestion is because both
organs are controlled by the same great
nerves. the Sympathetic and Pneumogas-
trio.
In another way, also the heart is af-
fected by the form of poor digestion,
which causes gas and fermentation from
haIf digested food. There is feeling Of
oppression and heaviness In the chest
caused by pressure Of the distended stom-
ach on the heart and lungs, interfering
with their action; hence arises palpita-
ton and short breath.
poor digestion also poisons the blood
making II thin and watery, which irri-
tates and weakens the heart.
The most sensible treatment for heart
trouble is TO improve the digestion and
10 insure the prompt assimilation OF food.
This can be done by the regular use
after meals OF some safe. pleasant and
effective digestive preparation. like Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets, which may be
found az most drug stores, ana which
contain valuable. harmless digestive ele-
ments in a pleasant, convenient form.
IA IL safe 10 say that the regular per-
sistent use Of stuarfs Dyspepsia Tablets
al meal time will cure any form OF st0m-
ach trouble except cancer o. che Htom-
nch
Full sized package Of these tablets sold
bv druggist az W cents. Little book on
stomach troubles mailed free. Address
a. a. stuart Co, Marshall, Mich
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
ANOTHER NEGRO WHIPPED.
Reported That Whitecappers Are at
Work in Bryan Again.

Reported That Whitecappers Are at
Work i'm Bryan Again.
1t has been reported to Solicitor Gen
eral L. Gordon Harvey Of the Bryan
county circuit that the whitecappers In
the territory adjoining Chatham county
whipped a negro near Ellabelle on We'd
nesday. Mr., Harvey was unable to learn
any of the particulars and did not even
saulted. While 1t is not known, II is
said that the assault was caused by the
man breaking his contract and going TO
work for some one else. Mr.. Harvey was
informed that one of the whitecappers
had dropped his cap in eaaping, and that
the name of a well-known citizen of Bry-
an county was on the band. The cap
may have been dropped purposely, and
the party whose name was printed on
the band may have had no connection
with the affair.
Several days before the last assault is
alleged to have been committed two ne
groes were shot and beaten near Ways
Station, and the matter was reported to
United States Assistant District Attorney
Ieaken. Nothing further was heard about
this assault in Savannah. although So
HECTOR General Harvey states that Sheriff
w. ]. Shuman is making every effort
to get evidence enough to warrant him
in making arrests. 1t is difficult TO OBJ
tain information from Bryan, and the
prosecuting officer for that county knows
very little about the work Of the white
CAMPERS
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
DULL WITH POLICE.

NEGRO Roy Who Jumped on Moving
Oar First Person Arrested
The poIice are having a duh time of
n and very few arrests have been made
during the past week. Yesterday was
particularly duh one, and the first arrest
was made after dark. Choice Newsome'
a s-year-old negro boy, was sent TO the
station on a charge of jumping on ana OH
a. moving trolley car at the Bolton street
junction. The street railway people have
been greatly annoyed recently by urchins
tumping on moving cars. and Recorder
Ntvrick will be asked in Police Court to-
morrow morning to make an example OF
Newsome. ~.
Nd blair. colored, was arrested on West
Rroad ana Broughton streets by Patrol
man Merchant on charge Of using pro-
fame language in the presence OF LADIES'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
HAVE TROUBLES or THEIR OWN.
Travelling Railroad Men Swap Ez-
periences on Expense Accounts.


A trio OF railroad men. evidently not
general managers. superintendent. audi
tors or others of high rank, were COM
pairing notes in Central smoker not long
ago and their talk was a novelty to an
outsider
They mad been to Savannah and
were on their way to other fields OF USE
fulness. Their theme was expense ac-
counts, and turned on side the
Items they had to look after. Ho-
tells. In their opinion are very
uncertain quantities In the expense ac-
count. One who knows the ropes and has
an auditor OF the right kind at the other
end II was agreed, might get In
two or three cheap lunches as
S-a-day hotel bill. In the mat
ter of treating, they agreed that 1t
was a continuing and charging item.
Every time a man visits town there are
more men to treat, and they don't want
cheap liquor, either. Cigars are the
heaviest tax on a travelling man. There
was a time when the six fora -duarter''
or scent article passed muster, but now
the man who expects 20 get on friendly
terms with the high dignltaries has to
offer three-for-a-half or five-for- dollar.
A 5-center might ruin carefully pre-
scented passenger or traffic arrangement
One OF the party said his "old man"
tell him never to stop at any but the
best hotels, and do the right thing by
every railroad man he met, and would
then kick like old Harry when his ex-
pense account went up to $500 or 800 a
month. and write him a letter on economy
Another OF the party told how the au-
ditor would compare his accounts with
somebody else's, who had a territory
where he could get his breakfast. supper
and bed at home nearly every day. be-
cause his expense account didn't run over
500 a month, all Of which was clear
make"
IL was a Jolly trio OF fellows that swap
ped experiences over a small bottle, ana
yet like other mortals, they were having
their little troubles.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
MRS. mEaKLEs FUNERAL.
The Interment I'm the Cathedral
Cemetery.

This funeral Of Mrs. Josephine M.
Merkle, whose death in Atlanta was an
nounced In the Morning News, took place
yesterday morning az the Cathedral Of
81. John the Baptist, The ceremonies
were conducted BY Rev Father r. ".
Kennedy, and were attended BY many
friends Of the dead LADY ana her ION, nr.
Al Mcrkle Of this city. The burlal
was made ia the Cathedral Cemetery.
srhs pail-baarers we're Mearra AZ. "A.
OByrns, ,. D. iasiam, John MciAugn-
lin. Jr.. John Brennan, Walter LaRechc.
and Wm. Baltimore
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
MIR. GEORGE wmGAND DEAD.
Was the Brother of Mt. John Wieg-
and, who II Now In New York.

and, who Is Now In New York.
News was received in the city yester-
day OF the death in New York Thursday
night OF Mr.. George weigand, brother
of Mr.. John Weigand Of this city and
himself, many years ago, a resident Of So
yannah. His wife, too, formerly Miss
Amelia Stein, Is a Savannah lady and
was married here in November, 1865
Mr.. welgand during his stay here was
the conductor OF the Theater Orchestra.
After he went 10 New York, which was
before the Civil War. he took a prominent
Mace IN musical circles, which he has
aimee held. He was at the time OF his
death one OF the best known arrangers
ana composers OF band and orchestral
music IN the country. He was nlem-
her OF the Board OF Directors OF the New
YORK Philharmonic Society. was viola
oiaver la Thomas Orchestra during rs
STAY IN New York, and was for a time
the nsslstsnt leader Of Cappas Band
Mr.. Weigand leaves q wife, . son ana
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Weigand
left savannah Tuesday night ana are no"
ia New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
DUN COST A BEATING.
borrowers Husband Beat n Woman
Creditor with n Lantern.

Julia Chaplin, eolored, some days ago
loaned a colored woman a quarter. Yes
terday she asked for the return OF the
money, but was referred by the woman
70 her husband. She went 20 the husband
a. directed bot he, resenting the dun.
knocked her down and then beat her
oyer the head with n lantern. his most
convenient weapon. The chaplin woman
does not know her aHsaiianfr name. nor
anything else about him other than NJ iH
employed by the seab0arb Ar Zine - a
sNiichman. No arrest has been made.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10

Mr.. r. A. Bryson purchased yesterday
the store occupied BY him, No. 242 Bull
street. The iot II 80 feet front on Bull
street. with q depth Of - feet, and the
store d. three-atory brick building. The
purchase price ANS $500 Mr bfyHon
viii remodel fhe store nnd make q con-
form 10 the noeis 81 hil rapidly inereas-
lnE business
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
REV. W. F. WATKINS SAILS.
His Successor to he Chosen by
christian Church To-day.

Rev. DR.. w. T. watkins, former pastor
Of the Christian Church, sailed for New
York yesterday on the Kansas City and
will not return to Savannah. His resig-
nation which was rendered to the Church
Board Friday night, has not yet been &C
cepted but will be at a meeting Of the
board to be held this morning. Al this
meeting, also will be selected his sue
cessor to the pulpit There are number
Of candidates so It Is impossible to say
Just which viii be selected. DIR. Watkins
resignation was sudden one ana the
members of the church board ana OF the
congregation do not care to talk about It,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
MT. AIRY
WHITESULPHUR
SPRINGS.

This popular resort will be open the
first of June. For want of room we
were compelled last season to turn
away several of our guests and patrons.
We are now building an annex to the
hotel one hundred and fifty feet long,
which adds much to the appearance of
the place and greatly increases the ca
pacity. This building will be complet-
ed and nicely furnished by the last
week in June. other improvements
have been made. Prices same as last
season, $25 to $50 per month and $500
to $500 per week.
Write for one of our folders which
gives analysis of water and other infor-
ma ton. j. X REYNOLDS.
Mt. Airy. N. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE.
Proved Guiltless of the Crime. Recruits For
the United States Navy.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
/ Durham, N. c., July 19.-It was stated
in this correspondence few days ago
that Floyd Drumwright, negro boy
of Person county, was thought to have
been killed by his brother for two
cents. 1t has been shown since he was
several miles away when his brother
Floyd was killed.
On Wednesday. July 10, Floyd Drum
wright was found by the side of the
track of the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road. He was found about two miles
north of Woodsdale when he was in
dying condition and passed away that
night at 10 O'Clock. Blood was running
from his ears and he was badly bruised.
1t is thought that he was struck by
train on the Norfolk and Western road
as a passenger train leaves that point
about o'clock.
The inquest was held this week and
the coroner's jury returned the following
verdict: 1--WE find that said Floyd
Drumwright came to his death by the
train of the Norfolk and Western
road =
John Vowel, who cut William Greg
DRY in East Durham Wednesday night
is still at large. Gregory is getting
along very well and he will recover.
Mr.. w. A. Mabry left tonight for Mil
waukee, Wis, where he goes as a rep
resentative of Durham, Lodge No. 56S,
Benevolent Protective Order of ElkS.
The grand lodge meets in Milwaukee
next Tuesday.
The board of aldermen met last night
and fixed the tax rate for the next
year The poll tax will be 1918 and
the property $1,14 on the hundred dol
lars worth. The tax on the hundred
dollars worth of property last year was
ninety-five cents. Vhis increase is due
to the fact of the recent bond issue.
The following recruits for the United
States Navy have been accepted at the
recruiting office i'm Durham: S. f. How
ard, John H. Holloway, Riley A. Wick
ers. William T. Chapel, Ernest H. But
Ter, Charles w. Jordan, William L. Adj
derson, William T. Whit, James A.
Durham. Mutt b. Holmes, William b.
Horton, Ariel w. Upchurch, Samuel
Snider. Charles ID. Crabtree, James r.
Lea Harry M. Puryear, Dan w. Hor-
ton, John L. Walters and James M.
Smith. Each of the above has enlisted
for four years. The recruiting station
will close after Saturday and the man
ayers will leave Sunday for Charlotte.
DR.. J. G. Kilgo left yesterday after
noon for Mt. Pleasant Methodist church
to attend the District Conference, which
is in session there this week.
Mr.. A. II. Yearly, who has been sick
at the Watts Hospital for the past few
days was able to be out today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
An Attempt to Drug a Family.
dunn Banner.)

For several weeks nearly every night
develops the breaking in of somebody's
residence, and thus far the officers have
been unable to get any clue as to who
the party or parties are One night last
week a man was found in Mr.. l.. H.
Young's residence. He cut through the
shutter and raised the sash and got on
the inside, closed the shutter and put the
sash down. He was discovered before any
damage was done, but made his escape
through the back door. Last Monday
night an attempt was made to drug the
family which came near being successful
Before the family retired the odor OF
the drug became very strong in the house
and the family telephoned for DR.. Den
ming and Mr.. r. E. l.. Skinner, who went
down to investigate the matter. They
found on their arrival that some peculiar
drug that produced sleep and weakness
had been placed in the rooms, but were
unable TO tell just what it was, however
the effect was in evidence. 1t is not
known how the thief managed to get the
drug in the house.
Later.-Last night several parties
armed themselves and went down to Mr..
Young's residence to capture whoever
might come. About 1870 o'clock some
one appeared at the window and the par
ties rushed on them firing several shots
but without effect. The parties ran off
and soon Mr.. j. j. Wilson arrived with
his bloodhounds and without difficulty
they struck the track and ran across a
negro man and woman in Pope's field, who
were arrested and placed in the guard
house. No hearing has been given and we
are unable to say what evidence will be
produced
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20

a second-class Joke has caused many
a man to lose a first-class friend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.

By virtue of power conferred by judg-
ment rendered in a Special Proceeding,
before the Superior Court Clerk of Wake
County, North Carolina, entitled John A.
Bashfcrd ct al Elk parte, on July 18th,
1901, | shall sell at the Court House door
in said County at public auction, for
cash to the highest bidder, at Il o'clock
M, the 10Th day of August 1901, the fol-
lowing described lot or parcel of land,
lying and situate in said County of Wake,
in the City of Raleigh and bounded and
described as follows: On the West by a
lot formerly owned by - Putney, and
runs with said Putney's line from Davie
street, North 100 feet to e. Colburn's
line: thence East zoo feet to Earp's line;
thence South 100 feet to Davie street;
thence with said street West 200 feet to
The beginning, save and except lot
30x169 feet, which has been sold from the
Northeastern portion of said lot. The
said lot so sold fronts 80 feet on Swain
street, and runs back from said street
West in parallel lines 100 feet
s. G. RYAN, Commissioner.
July IS. 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
STATE NEWS.

Mrs. Susan j. Williams has been APP
pointed postmaster at Waco.
The estate of the late VIM. II. Over
man of Salisbury, is valued at $4,000
He leaves it to his wife except $500
which is bequethed to the son of Mr.
Fl. J. Oyerman.
! Sanford is to have new opera house
with capacity for 750 people. 1t will
be built on the most improved modern
plan The Express says that Mr.. Hi
lands is already in correspondence with
theatrical managers.
There is talk of a trolley line being
built from Pinehurst to Carthage.
trolly line between the county seat and
this popular resort for northern people
would no doubt be patronized and be
source of convenience the people OF
the two places, says the Sanford Elk
press.
The Carthage Blade says the Hotel
Summit is being renovated and over
hauled by the syndicate of capitalists
who recently purchased it. They ex-
pect to make it a modern, up-to-date
hotel in every respect. The building
will be furnished water from an arte~
sian well.
DR.. X. NJ Ferguson, who has for some
time been physician for the convicts
on one of the State farms near Iillery
has recently completed a handsome
residence at Southern Pines and Will
occupy it in the fall and make that
town his permanent home, says the
Sanford Express.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
t he Atlantic Hotel,
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

FAItIIN4A BEACF1, VA.
Now open under ENTIRE NEW MAN
AGEMENT. Good Hunting and Fishing.
TABLE SUPPLIED WITH BEST THE
MARKET AFFORDS.
Write for rates and Booklets.
f. HYLAND GRACE. Proprietor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
STRIKES A RICH FIND.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility," writes f. j. Green. of Lancas-
ter, n. H., 'No remedy helped me until
began using Electric Bitters, which did
me more good than all the medicines |
ever used. They have also kept my wife
in excellent health for years. She says
Electric Bitters are just splendid for fe-
male troubles; that they are grand tonic
and invgorator for weak, run down wo-
men, No other medicine can take its
place in our family" Try them. Only
soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by all Drug
gists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
TRIUMPH FOR AMERICAN COMMERCE.

TRIUMPH FOR AMERICAN COMMERCE..
1t is reported that an American Syndi-
cate may buy a leading line of British
ships. conduct it in our usual style and
carry an important part of the worlds
commerce with it. America always takes
the lead in matters of this kind. 1t also
leads the world in medicines. There is
no tonic to equal the old reliable Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. 1t sets things
right in the stomach. When this is done,
the nerves are supplied with proper
nourishment. adding tone and vigor to
the entire system. 1t is a sure cure for
dyspepsia, Indigestion, constipation
biliousness, liver and kidney troubles, and
preventive for malaria, fever and ague,
1t is also great blood purifier and should
be in every household Don't fail to try it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
A Plague of Beggars.
(snecial to News and Observer }


Kinston, n. c., July 19.-Numerous
complaints are reaching the police of beg
CARS and other loafers in the residence
districts of Kinston, where the women
and children are being continually
frightened by them. The people are on
the look out for burglars and at the least
evidence of real danger are prepared to-
take decisive steps to protect themselves
and their families.
The first watermelons of the season
were brought in from the country yes
terday and sold at very high price.