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The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
EXCESSIVE RAINS.
ChattahoOchee River Bank Full.
Moisture Has Damaged Cotton ana
other Crops.

CbattahOOchee River Bank Full.
Moisture Has Damaged Cotton ana
other Crops.
Atlanta, Aug. 22.-The rainfall here
to-day has reached about four inches,
and much damage has been done
throughout the city. 1t is estimated
the damage will amount to $500. The
rains have been heavy in North Geor-
gia and the Chattahooche river is a
roaring torrent. 1t is expected ii will
overflow its banks before morning,
damaging crops. Many trains coming
into Atlanta have been delayed by
washouts.
Assistant Commissioner of Agricul-
ture r. F. Wright thinks cotton has
unquestionably been damaged by the
heavy rains, but believes the crop will
pull through if it can get. little sun
shine.
Reports show that rust is setting in
on the cotton plants, which is directly
traceable to the excessive moisture.
The plants are beginning to shed also
as a result of the rain, and other kim
are expected under the present weather
conditions.
One serious trouble that is expected
to arise is the growth of the plant, the
water on the roots causing the stalk to
grow too much, and not allowing
enough substance for the cotton bolls
to develop and bring forth the fleecy
staple.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
BIG LAND DEAL IN IRWIN.
Half "A Million worth of Property to
Change Hands.


Irwinville, Ga, Aug. 22.-One of the
biggest land and timber deals ever
known in South Georgia is being nego-
tiated in Irwin county to-day.
The Ensign Oscamp Lumber Com
pany, with headquarters at Ocilla, Ga,
is figuring on deal with Mr.. w. II.
Anderson, by which it will sell to him
all its land and timber in Irwin, Worth
and adjoining counties, consisting Of
thousands of acres of the finest round
timber in the South The Ensign-O s-
camp Company owns, besides its i'm
mense bodies of land and timber, two
of the largest saw mills in Georgia. one
being located at Ocilla, in Irwin coun-
ty, and the other at Worth, In Worth
county. 1t owns also and operates the
Ocilla and Irwinville Railroad, which
has recently been completed to this
place.
1t is understood that all the mill and
railroad property will be included in
the deal. which is now being manipu-
lated. Hon. j. Lee Ensign, president
of the Ensign Oscamp Lumber Com
pany, and Mr.. Anderson were in IT.
winville yesterday afternoon. looking
over the property. If this deal is con-
summated the price will run into the
hundreds of thousands of dollars, and
viii very likely reach the half million
mark
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
o.DonneII Appointed Coroner.

Charleston, S. c., Aug. 22.-The
Charleston county delegation met at
the office of Senator j. w. Barnwell
here to-day, and recommended the ap
pointment of Martin ODonnell as the
successor of the late Coroner II. p.
Vaughn. Mr.. ODonnell is a well known
local politician. The race for the posi-
ton was virtually between Mr. W. e.
Duffus and himself. Gov. McSweeney
has already acted upon the recommen-
dations of the county delegation, and
appointed Mr.. O'Donnell coroner, but
II viii require several days before he
can be sworn into office, owing TO GER
tain legal formalities which have to be
complied with.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
RAILROAD COMMISSION MATTERS.
Western Union Ordered to Reopen
Discontinued Telegraph Offices

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 22.-On Aug. 30
the Railroad Commission will be called
on to decide how far it's rules apply to
interstate traffic. The Georgia Rail-
road charged George w. Brooks de-
murrage on a car of oats shipped from
the West to Macon, without giving him
notice. The rules of the commission
require that notice be given and Brooks
is trying to recover the charges. The
matter has been referred to the Attor-
ney General for legal opinion.
The commission has ordered the
Western Union Telegraph Company to
reopen half a dozen or more Offices on
the Seaboard Air Line in South Geor-
gia, which the railroad company order
ed closed. They must be reopened with
in ten days or the Western Union must
shcw cause why it should not be held
subject to the penalty of from 81, 600 to
$500. The offices were closed without
the consent of the commission, which
is against it's rules.
On Aug. 30 the commission will also
act on a petition to require the At
lantic, Valdosta and Western Railroad
to reduce its passenger fare from to
3 cents per mile.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
MOIST IN NORTH GEORGIA.
severe Damage to Traffic and Build
ing Operations by Heavy Rains.

ing Operations by Heavy Rains.
Atlanta, Aug 22.-Atlanta and nearly
all of North Georgia has been deluged
with rain for the past two days. In
Atlanta alone the rainfall I'm the "a
hours ending at o'clock tonight, was
8 &C. In this city traffic on one or two
trolley lines was suspended by wash
outs in the suburbs. Considerable
damage was done by the flooding of
excavations in a great many places,
where building operations will be de-
layed some time.
Near Marietta, Ga, the rainfall was
the heaviest in years. All trains on
the Atlanta. Knoxville and Northern
Railroad, which has it's southern ter
minus at Marietta, were abandoned on
account of washouts and the loss of
bridges.
The Atlanta and Knoxville Railway
and the county bridges at Ellijay, Ga,
We're swept away during the afternoon,
and two other bridges there are report
ed in danger.
At Canton the funeral of Thomas
Hutcherson was postponed, the streets
being impossible on account of the
rain.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
ONE WAS DROWNED.
And the other II Victim of Harrow
ing Experience Before Rescued.


Eatonton, Ca, Aug. 22.-The two ne
groes who attempted night or two
to cross the river at Oconee Springs in
a common ferry boat, one of whom
was drowned, were from Hancock
county. Each had mule, and under
took the passage without the assist
anee of the ferry man. During the trip
the cable snapped, and the fat and its
occupants were at the mercy of the
stream. In the confusion the mules
sprang into the water and swan to
shore. The fiat foated rapidly down
stream until it became hung on a rock,
and one side sank beneath the water.
One of the negroes was drowned at
once; the other became entangled in
the chain fastened to the submerged
end of the fiat from which he was UNI
able to extricate himself, and would
have suffered the fate of his compan-
ion, but, by reason of the motion of
the water, the fiat rose and sunk
carrying its unfortunate victim with
1t. As he rose above the flood he made
the wellxin ring with his cries for help,
caught his breath and prepared for an
other descent. Thus was he mercilessly
tossed up and down through the re-
naming long hours of the night with
out the least sign of approaching help.
Half dead from exhaustion, he was res
cued the next morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23

Reunion at WrightsviIIe Largely
Attended.


Wrightsville, Ca. Aug. 22.-The, re-
union of the veterans of Camp Martin,
this county, yesterday was the largest
and most pleasant ever held in the
county. There were between $500 and
1900 people present, with $50 veterans
in the line of march. The parade was
more extensive and elaborate than ever
previously attempted. The march was
headed with a beautifully decorated
float, in which were eleven young la
dies, one for the eleven Southern states
that seeded. There was a large num-
Der of visiting veterans who took part
in the exercises. The parade formed
at the court house and marched down
Marcus street to the college chapel,
where the exercises were held. The
hall has a seating capacity of 1000 and
was filled to its utmost capacity, be-
ing able to accommodate not more than
one-half of the crowd.
Miss Claud Buff opened the exercises
with a graceful and warm welcome to
the assembled veterans, which was re-
sponded to by Miss Bessie Martin, spon-
Sor fer Camp Martin. Inspiring and en-
thusiastic speeches were made by Col.
Jesse Robson of SanderVille, Mr.. j. b.
Howard and Capt. J. L. Martin. The
recitation of Miss Maize Crimson, Con
quered Banner" was beautifully rem
dered, after which the exercises were
closed with the defamation of Mr.. SAT-
fold Meadows, THE New South"
Delightful music was furnished
throughout by the McWhorter Band.
After the exercises the most elaborate
dinner ever seen in the town was spread
under the beautiful oaks on the col
lege campus. This is the first of the
reunions that will be held each sue
ceeding year. The occasion is one to
be long remembered by those who were
Dresent
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
IDENTITY ESTABLISHED.
Two Bad Negroes Were Junius Jack
son and Sam Campbell.


Charleston, S. c., Aug. 22-The iden-
tity of the two negroes who recently
engaged in desperate hand hand
battle with a squad of police at IL
Alexander street, in this city, has at
last been established. The man who
occupies the grave in the Potter's field
was Junius Jackson, and the one who
is nov in Charleston county Jail is
Sam Campfield. Campfeld is wanted
in Screven county, Georgia, for the
murder of Sylvester Freeman. Sheriff
w. B. Thompson OF that county will
arrive here tomorrow morning for the
purpose of taking Campbell back TO
Georgia. 1t Will be remembered that
one OF these two negroes shot Second
Lieutenant Dunn of the Charleston po-
lice force. who has been at deaths door
at St. Francis Xavier Infirmary from
his wounds until the present time. 1t
was at first thought that one of the
two men was Jim Lowery. who was
wanted on a charge of killing the chief
of police of Shelby, N. G.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
WILL NOT HANG TODAY.
supersedeas saves Neck of John
Robinson for "a while.

Robinson for While.
Dublin, Ga. Aug. 22.-John Robinson
will not hang Friday. Judge John c..
Hart refused motion for new trial.
but Robinsons attorney gave notice
that the case would be carried to the
Supreme Court and this acts as a
supersedeas. The papers in the case
were filed yesterday in the Office of
Clerk of Superior Court w. j. High
tower and will be Immediately trans
mitted to the Supreme Court.
Not having heard from his lawyer in
several days and knowing that the
gallows was being erected for his ex-
ecution, Robinson had about given UP
hope of escaping death Friday. He was
therefore overjoyed when told that he
had few months more at least to live.
Robinson is now being visited daily
by negro ministers. He has requested
that Bishop Adam Fullard be not al
lowed to see him again, however. He
is under the impression that the Bish-
OF has been making some remarks to
the effect that Robinson was too hard
ened to be concerned about his spirit
ual welfare.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
w. R. OF A. TAX FIGHT.
Louisville and Nashville and AtInn-
tie Coast Line Enjoin Controller.

Louisville ana nashville ana AtInh-
tie Coast Line Enjoin CONTROLLERS.
Atlanta, Aug. 22.-The Louisville and
Nashville Railroad and the Atlantic
Coast Line have filled a bill in equity
in the United States Court against
w. A. Wright, controller general of
Georgia, and the Georgia Railroad and
Banking Company, to enjoin the collec-
ton of taxes upon the shares of stock
of the Western Railway of Alabama.
Judge Newman being absent on his
vacation, no date for a hearing was
set No move viii be made by either
side to change the present status Of
the case until a hearing can be had.
The Georgia Company purchased one
half Interest in the Western Railway
of Alabama it is stated, under au-
thority of a special act of the Leglsla-
ture. This one-half interest. all rights,
ownership, management, control ana
use, was leased to William Nj. Wadley
for ninety-nine years from April l.
1881.
The lessee became charged with the
payment Of all taxes upon the one-half
interest of the Georgia company. Ihe
western Railway became Incorporated
and the shares of stock representing
the interest of the Georgia went into
the possession and control of the les
see. Wadleys lease became invested in
the Louisville and Nashville, the Cen
trail Railroad and Banking Company
being a co-lessee. The Louisville and
Nashville subsequently acquired the
lease of the Central thereby becoming
lessee.
The Western Railway of Alabama, it
is stated, is organized under the laws
OF Alabama and lies within that state,
one fourth of a mile of track in the city
of West Point, Ca, being excepted. All
taxes demanded in either state have
been paid by the lessees, it is alleged.
When the Western Railway was In
corporated $4,000 shares of stock. val
ued at S3,000,000, were issued in the
name of the Georgia company but
their control and voting power went
with the lease. it is stated. These are
the shares upon which the controller
is attempting to get taxes for the
state.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
NEWS FROM ORLANDO.
The Lawlessness of \ Turpentine
Camp Negroes Increasing.

The LawIessness of Turpentine
Camp Negroes increasing.
Orlando. Fla. Aug. 22.-Since the ad-
vent of the turpentine camp in this
vicinity lawlessness has greatly in
creased. Monday two colored men,
Roland Crawford and Charles Hall,
quarrelled at McQuig & Lees turpen-
tine farm. three miles south of here,
and the resultant difficulty cost Hall
his life. The trouble was over a shirt.
Hall proceeded to help himself out of
Crawford's wardrobe and a scuffie en-
sued. Crawford caught up a piece of
plank and struck Hall over the head
fracturing his skull He fingered un-
til Tuesday evening When he died. The
sheriff arrested Crawford
This makes three colored men in Jail
here charged with murder, besides one
charged with assault with intent to
commit murder
Orange county has been phenomenal
ly healthy this summer and the city
of Orlando shows clean bill of health.
The Florida contingent of Knights
Templar leave on Saturday next for
the tri-ennial conclave in Louisville,
Ky From divert Commandery of this
place seven Sir Knights will go-Hon.
John c. Jones and Gen. w. H. Jewell,
both Past Eminent Commanders of
divert Commandery, and both high
Masons in Florido, will go direct from
Orlando. Others from DeLand and
Daytona.
The friends of Col j.. H. Estill in
Florida, who for many years have TAX
en- their news and much of their polit-
ical comfort from the columns of the
News. wish for him the utmost success
in his race for Governor of Georgia.
From end TO end of this state, where
the News goes, he is known as wise,
safe, conservative, resolute and patri-
otic, and of such fiber gubernatorial
timber should be.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
WOULDN'T OBEY ORDER.
liant system Ignores the Railroad
Commission.

Thomasville, Ca, Aug. 22.-The Plant
System people neglected to give
Thomasville the same rates as Albany
as ordered to do BY the Railroad Com
quently the commission has fixed the
rates itself and ordered that they be-
come effective Sept. l. 1t is the impress
sion here among some of the. best post
ed shippers that the railroad will ig-
more the commissions order.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
REFUSED A NEW TRIAL.
White Men. Convicted of Crime, Must
Serve Terms. .l,. .

White Men, Convicted of Crime, Must
Serve Terms. tlu .
Dublin, Ga. Aug. 22.--Judge Hart has
refused new trial for Jack Haskins,
j. J. Webb and Charley Davis, three
white men who were convicted of vol
untary manslaughter at the last term
of the Superior Court of Laurens coun-
ty and sentenced to the penitentiary
for five years. Unless the Supreme
Court reverses the decision of Judge
Hart the men will have to serve their
terms, They were charged with the
murder of Oscar Cannon, July 4, 1900.
w. H. Fordham is now serving a life
term in the penitentiary for this crime.
One of the biggest railroad fights
Dublin has ever known is now on. At
the last meeting of Council the Dublin
Furniture Manufacturing Company,
Dublin Stave Works, the Dublin Brick
Yard Company and Mr.. L. c. Beach
am, lumber manufacturer. asked per-
mission of the city authorities to con-
struct spur track from the Macon,
Dublin and Savannah road across cer-
tain streets to the property of the petit
toners. Nearly every business firm in
the city signed a petition asking that
the prayer be granted, it being repre-
sented that it was necessary for these
manufacturing plants to have outlet
over more roads than one. The
Wrightsville and Tennille road has a
spur track to this section of the city,
and as soon as the representatives of
that road heard of the petition they APP
peared before Council in opposition to
the petition. P. L, Wade, Esq, repre-
scented this road and asked for a post
ponement of the matter. Charles Aker-
man, Esq, attorney for the petition
ers, wanted an immediate hearing, but
Mayor Summerlin decided that it was
proper for the matter to go over for a
few days, and this direction was given
the petition. The matter will be de-
cided at the melting of the City Coun-
ell next Tuesday night.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
FOR NBw ATLANTA DEPOT.
Plan to Use One-HaIf of Rental of
State ROad for the Purpose.

A<Ah W Use OF RENTAL OF
state Road for the Purpose.
Atlanta, Aug. 22-The special Depot
Committees from the Legislature met
here to-day in executive session. At
the conclusion of the meeting it was
stated they would tomorrow make a
positive report in favor of new de-
pot for Atlanta. The committee al
most unanimously favors the use of
one-half of the state road rental for
two or three years for the purpose of
building the depot.
They win ask the railroad to renew
their proposition made to the last Gem
eral Assembly to let the state build a
depot and rent it to the roads at 6
per cent.
The members of the committee. with
the one exception of Thompson of Doc
ly, are now all opposed to the sale of
the state road They say they are go-
ing to have a new depot for Atlanta,
if they have to submit a constitutional
amendment to get il.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
PHONE 36.

Just received fresh Scotch Bullock zoe,
fresh Russian cheese. Westphalia ham,
fresh Smoked Halibut, fresh English
Mackerel
American boiled ham fresh every day
soc pound sliced. Fresh baked beans
and fresh potato salad every day
Swedish health bread and rusks.
Roast veal 40c per pound. Fried Spring
Chicken, zoe per half chicken.
Soup every day 15c quart
MRS. NORRE'S DELICATESSEN,
III Barnard St., odd Fellows Building.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
weII-Knovn Augustan Dead.

Augusta, Aug. 22.-At at early hour
this morning NJ ]. Deween died, after
a brief illness that was not regarded as
serious. He was IS years old, and Is
survived by three sons and three daugh-
tiers. He has been janitor of the Court
House for Twenty-Five years, and Mike
DeMeen was known to everybody In
the community. He served In the Con-
federate army, and since then has add
ed to the record OF brave soldier that
Of faithful public custodian,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
AVOID THE RUSH

OF the busy season and paper your
house now. can save you ?5 per cent
on your work. If you will ring Georgia
phone ST. / will call and explain. Ten
thousand rolls of new designs in paper
hangings to select from; prices lower
than the factory. Remember l paint
houses too, and want to paint yours.
Kalsomining, Frescoing and Decorat-
ing of all kinds. TAYLOR,
Ga. Phone ST.. 1888 and 140 Barnard St.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
Twentieth Century Medicine

cascarets Candy Cathartic are as
far ahead of ancient pill poisons and
liquid physic as the electric light of
the tallow candle. Genuine stamped
G. c. c. Never sold in bulk. All
druggists, Ioc.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
PONDS EXECUTED

BY the American Bonding and Trust
Company of Baltimore. We are author
ized to execute locally Immediately upon
application, all bonds in judicial pro
ceedings in either the state or United
States courts and of administrators and
guardians.
DEARING & HULL. Agents,
Telephone SA Provident Building.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
NOTICE.

Steamer WILMINGTON. after June Is.
will leave Thunderbolt for Wilmington
and Warsaw Islands. as follows:
Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, for
warsaw and Wilmington, leaving at 1880
a. m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday TOO p m. for Whining
ton, 700 .. m. and $3.50 p. m. on Satur-
day. taking freight for islands on Satur-
day at Clifton's dock.
Round Trip tickets to Warsaw 300 and
zoe.
Round Trip tickets to Wilmington Csc
and 15c. Music by the Harpers.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
LEvAN,s CAFE AND RESTAURANT

LEVAN,S CAFE AND RESTAURANT,
111-113 Congress Street, West.
Table d'Hote Dinners-50c.
Aug. %, 1901.
SOUP.
Fish Chowder.
Sliced Cucumbers. Claret Wine.
Cold Slaw.
Queen Olives. Chow Chow.
Mixed Pickles.
FISH
Fillets of Red Snapper. Tomato Sauce
Pommes Jullenne.
BOILED.
Corned Beef and Cabbage.
ENTREES.
Corn Fritters,- Maple Syrup.
Spaghetti la Creole.
,r ROASTED.
Prime Ribs of Beef.
VEGETABLES.
French Peas. String Beans.
-- Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice Stewed Tomatoes.
PASTRY AND DESSERT.
Lemon Pie.
Cabinet Pudding, Wine Sauce.
Assorted Cakes. Cheese. Crackers.
Drip Coffee Tea.
Sweet Milk. Buttermilk.
Dinner to 3 p. m.-50 cents.
Regular breakfast Z to $50, 35 cents
Supper to p. m, S5 cents.
Everything first-class. Dining room
up stairs. All vegetables fresh every
day from my own. farm. All cream
butter and eggs from my own dairy.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
NEAL PARDONED.

GOV. Mcswecney Exercises Execu-
tive Clemency in His Case.
Columbia. S. c., Aug. 22.-Gov. Nc
Sweeney to-day pardoned Col. w. A.
Neal. formerly superintendent of the
state penitentiary, who was convicted
OF failing to turn over the funds to his
successor in Office. Col. Neal was over
$1,000 short in 1885, but his bondsmen
paid the full amount and have been re-
paid by Mr. Neal. He abandoned his
appeal to the Supreme Court and has
never been actually imprisoned.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
A. g. oELsCHIC. FLoRIsT.

Is always prepared to furnish all kinds
OF decorations and floral work. Floral de-
signs and cut flowers a speciality. Tho
largest variety of palms and decorative
plants, and for the most reasonable
prices In the Southern states
Both phones 1876 Nursery Thunderbolt
road. ]. GARDNER, AGENT.
u Broughton street. east.
Bell phone 1880. Ca. phone 800
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23

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 an0
store furniture and pianos.
c. II. MEDLOCK. Stunt. and MET.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
Adiudsed bankrupt.

cambridge. Ga, Aug. 22.-H. Meeks
& Co, of Coffee county, have been adj
judged bankrupts in bankruptcy court
here Liabilities $4,000. 1t was not
shown exactly what the assets We're.
but an offer was made to compromise
for 20 cents on the dollar
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
Cniro,s First Bale.

Cairo, Ca, Aug. 22-Cairo received
her first bale of cotton to-day. 1t was
grown by Mr.. Jeff Wimberly and gin
ned by B. d. Hartsfeld, but was not
sold. The continued rains have dam
aged the crop very much. Picking will
begin in earnest next week, if the
weather permits.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
HOMICIDE AT LANDRUM.
w. ID. Freeman Kills Holland Dur
ham at Government Distillery.

Columbia, S. c., Aug. 22.-W. d.
Freeman shot and killed Holland Dur
ham in the government distillery of
the latter's half brother. M. C. Dur
ham, at Landrum this evening.
Holland Durham had started out of
the door carrying some liquor, when
he was ordered to stop by Freeman.
Durham refused to give up the liquor
and started for Freeman with an open
knife. Freeman then shot him in the
neck. killing him instantly. Freeman
came to Spartanburg and surrendered
to the sheriff. .
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-23
BECKMAN,s CAFE.
Il2-i14 whitaker street,

1I&-1I4 whitaker street,
Cooling and refreshing beverages
carefully prepared. Also lunches of
all kinds mt short notice. Imported
Wurzburger Beer always fresh on
drauGht and bottles. Phone TO.