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The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
BROOM CORN AT RUSkIN.

MIR. j. G. StefSes Hopes to Establish "a
Broom Factory There.
Waycross, Ca, July 18.-Mr. J. G.
Steffes, at Ruskin, in this county, who
planted an experimental ten-acre crop
of broom corn on his farm this year,
brought in a sample of the matured
corn this morning. He claims that it
can be grown as successfully in South
Georgia as anywhere else in America.
The heavy rains in the early spring
greatly damaged Mr.. Steffes' crop of
broom corn, but he has recently plant
ed forty acres, which is now doing
nicely, and will be ready to be harvest
ed in the early fall Mr.. Steffes is ar
ranging with Northern factories for
machinery to establish broom fac
tory at Ruskin, the latter part of the
present year.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
THE FIRE AT LYONS.
Details of the Burning of the Town,
with Losses.

oeIhlls Ol the VI thC NV "a
With Losses.
Lyons, Ca, July 1S.-About 10
O'Clock last night fire was discovered
in a vacant store belonging to j. A.
Howell The block was closely built
and the fire soon spread in all direc-
tions, until the entire block and a
portion of another were in ashes.
Twenty-Five houses, altogether, We're
burned, including stores, dwellings and
other houses.
The losses and insurance are as fol-
lows:
Joe Wilcox, store and stock; insur-
Davis & Coleman. $1,000; part of
stock saved.
S. A Folsom, doing business in
house of W. H. Page, no insurance;
loss. part of stock. 5000.
w. H. Page insurance, $780,
J. A Howell, store; insurance, $3.50.
r. L. Page, store; insurance, $500.
S. f. Howell, drug business, in r.
l. Pages store, no insurance.
DR.. r. D. Mcleod, books and instru-
ments, $500; no insurance; in same
house.
Ellis, Young & Co., two store houses.
Their agent is not in town and the
amount of insurance, if any, cannot De
ascertained,
John McKerthan, restaurant; no in
surance.
Goodwin & Carney, no insurance.
Eli Powell and Gourdine, eolored,
M c. Hall, colored; no insurance
dwellings, no insurance; NJ. c. Han,
coiored, no insurance; w. l.. Darby,
dwelling, no insurance; Mrs. Reynolds.
dwelling, no insurance: r. A. Costin,
dwelling, no insurance; Josh Corbet,
colored, two dwellings, no insurance;
Sue Pepper, colored, no insurance.
The calaboose, blacksmith shop and
other smaller buildings were burned;
no insurance.
At the commencement of the FIRE
there were seven box cars on the side
track BY heroic efforts of the rail-
road agent they were run out on the
main line and a fiagman sent
with them as 1t is down
grade. The cars, the depot and a large
portion of the town We're thus saved.
BY what appeared to be almost SUI
perhuman efforts, by the use of axes
and buckets. the fire was stopped at
the storehouse of c. J. Rogers & Co.
All through the day the thermometer
had been lowering around the 100
notch. The night was intensely hot, but
luckily there were no prostrations,
though most of those who fought the
fire are keeping pretty still to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
CLAIMS THE DAKOTA FORTUNE.
Illinois Man Has PromissOry Note
From Hill for S14f,O0O.

Illinois Man Has Promissory Note
From Hill for s14f,O0O.
Americas, Ca. July 1S.-Americus
claimsants to Charles Hills fortune
left in South Dakota were advised by
telegraph to-day of the appearance up
on the scene of one Cox from Mt. Ver-
non, Ills, who claims the entire sum Of
$4,000 in payment of a promisory note
for that amount made by the deceased
Charles Hill. The story is that Hill.
a very eccentric character, once came
to Mount Vernon and for some personal
favor rendered, gave a promissery note
to the amount of his entire wealth.
Little credence is given this claim by
Americas heirs, who really are near
blood relatives of deceased.
A number of open cotton bolls were
exhibited in Americas to-day, the first
of new crop. If the drought continues
Americas may receive new bale with
in one week, though the crop is being
severely injured.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
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PLEASED WITH BULLOCK.

Gov. Gambler Delighted with the
Atlanta, July 1S.-Gov. Gambler ex-
presses himself as especially pleased
with his trip to Bulloch county. He
made a speech at a reunion of Confed-
crate Veterans at Statesboro yester-
day.
Il saw more pretty women than 1
have ever seen before in my life" Gov.
Gambler said. There wasn't an ugly
one there. The barbecue was big sue
everybody. Bulloch is che of the most
prosperous counties in Georgia"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
TO UNVEIL WALKER SHAFT.
President Brown VIII Entertain
Guests After the Exercises.

Atlanta, July 1S.-At meeting of the
Walker Monument Association this af-
ternoon final arrangements were made
for the exercises at the unwilling of
the shaft 10 Gen. w. H. T. Walker, on
the spot where he was killed. on next
Tuesday July % Members of Gen.
Walkers family will be here from Au-
gusta, and there will be in attendance
many distinguished Confederate Of
tigers from all parts of the South.
President Julius l.. Brown will make
the presentation speech, and the monu-
Tnent viii be unveiled by little Miss
Jeanette MacLean Walker, grand
daughter of Gen. Walker The prayer
of the occasion viii be made by Gen.
Clement A. Evans Following the exer-
cises at the monument there will be a
big barbecue al the home of President
Brown at Brownwood at which more
than 1000 guests will be Toasted.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
BIG DEAL IN FLORIDA LANDS.

Wisconsin Capitalists Purchase A.
GOO Acres From yaIdosta Com
panies.
Valdosta, Ga, July ia trade was
closed here to-day for 1900 acres of
timber land in Lake and Sumter
county, Florida. the sellers being the
S. L. Varnedoe Land Company and the
Winn-Ashley Land Company. The
amount of money involved in the deal
is a little over 100000 and a syndicate
of Wisconsin capitalists are the pur-
chasers. The deal has been pending
several weeks, but was only closed out
to-day.
The two companies which made the
sale are largely owned by Valdosta
capitalists. The sale was engineered by
Mr.. Mike Smith. of Winter Park Fla,
formerly of this city.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
A GEORGIAN FROM TEXAS.
MIR. S. w. Henderson Now "A Banker
and Business Man.

valdosta, Ca, July 1s.-Mr. Simeon
W. Henderson. who left Midtown
twenty years ago. was back in this
section this week mingling with old
friends. Mr.. Henderson now lives in
Texas and is a prominent banker and
business man. He has changed so
much since he left these parts that
he had 10 introduce himself to his
closest friends here. He was on his
way to New York and spent two or
three days here.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
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TO OPERATE THE A. v. Il w.
Georgia Southern to Take Charge
After September L.

Valdosta, Ga, July 1S.-It is gener-
ally understood here that the Georgia
Southern and Florida road will operate
the Atlantic, Valdosta and Western
after the first of September and that
the A. Y. & w. route will be the main
line of the Georgia Southern. The
trains will run through from Jackson
VILE to Macon, and only one train
will operate between here and Palatka
1t is understood, however that an ac-
comodation train may be operated be-
tween here and Lake City, there being
a good deal of passenger traffic that far
down the road.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
FLORENCE TOBACCO MARKET.

Over 100000 Pounds Sold at From
5 to 80 Cents.
Columbia, S. c., July 1S.-The Flor
ence tobacco market was formally
opened yesterday with the largest
break" that has occurred in the his
tory of the market. Over 100, 900
pounds We're sold at prices ranging
from to 80 cents per pound. AS far
as can be learned, complete setisfac-
ton is the result of the big break, not
more than a half dozen tickets being
turned down. A tobacco man estimaL
ed the average price at between and
10 cents per pound. AS result of the
sale $4,000 was turned loose among
the planters, a large majority of whom
are residents of Florence county.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
WRIGHTSvILLE LACKS WATER.
Boiler mt Pumping station Breaks
Down.

Wrightsville, Ca, July 1S.-The people
of Wrightsville have been experiencing
a water famine for the past two days,
and it it possible that they will con-
tinue to suffer for several DAYS yet.
" eunesday afternoon the boiler at the
pumping station gave out. An old one
was patched up and installed and put
to work last night, but it gave out
before a tank of water was had. A
new one has been ordered and it will
be several days before it arrives and
can be put in, during which time our
people will be the sufferers. The water
works are owned and operated by the
city.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
WILL SMITH CAPTURED.
Posse FusiIaded House and Cooled
His Nerve.

Hinesvilie, Ca, July 1S.-What prom
Used to be a serious state of affairs at
Riceboro yesterday was averted by the
prompt and determined stand taken
by the sheriff and posse. They sur
rounded the house in which the negro,
Will Smith, was sleeping about a.
m. yesterday and demanded his sur
render. This he refused to do. Know
ing him to be well armed, the sheriff
ordered his posse to try the persuasive
power of their carbines, which had the
desired effect. After some forty rounds
had been discharged into his hut he
came out and accompanied the officers
to Hinesville, where he was safely
lodged in Jail.
Mr.. ]. 7. Chapman has withdrawn
from the legislative race. This leaves
only two aspirants in the field, Messrs.
j. T. Gill and r. S. Hendy. The prim-
airy is only one week off and the peo-
pie look for some lively hustling dur
ing the remainder of the time.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
BODY OF UNKNOWN NEGRO FOUND.
Supposed to he a Fugitive From Jus
tice-The BODY Cremated

Supposed to BE a Fugitive From Jus
tice-The Body Cremated.
Starke, Fla, July 1S.-The body of
dead negro was found south of here,
in an old, deserted house, in an ad-
vanced stage of decomposition. Coun-
ty Judge G. A. Gardner and Sheriff
Johns at once went to the place, and
learned that a strange negro had been
seen in the locality a week before,
apparently fugitive from justice, and
had complained of being sick, and
stated that he was going to the camp
to work.
He had no hat or shoes, had on a
striped shirt and pants. Under the
circumstances it was impossible to ex-
anime the body or hold an inquest,
so the remains were cremated in, and
with the building where they were
found, so as to avoid possible con-
tagion.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
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FIFTY DRINKING FOUNTAINS.
Atlanta's Horses and Mules to BE
Well Supplied With Water.

Atlanta, July 1S.-The special COM
mittee of council appointed to look into
the matter has recommended that fifty
drinking fountains be placed at various
points in the city for the benefit of
horses and mules, which in many in
stances now have to go without water
all day. Parties humanely inclined
started the agitation along this line
and will. it seems, at last, meet with
success. 1t is expected Council will act
promptly on the recommendation.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
CHECKS WERE DELAYED
Waycross Receives $4,000 a Month
From Atlantic Coast Line-Big
Shipments of LeCOnte Pears.

Waycross Receives 100000 Month
From Atlantic Coast Line-Bis
Shipments of LeCOnte Pears.
Waycross, Ga. July 1s.-Some of the
employees of the Atlantic Coast Line
and many business men in this city
have been greatly Inconvenience the
past few days on account of the delay
in the arrival of the Atlantic Coast
Line pay checks. The checks are due
here on the 18th of each month, and
many merchants depend on the money
they Will receive from the railroad en-
ployes to pay their bills. In the neigh
borhood of $4,000 is paid out in this
city each month by the Atlantic Coast
Line, and few days delay in the cir
culation of this money causes great
inconvenience.
meeting of the stockholders of the
John NJ. Cox Company was held last
night and elected the following Off
GERS: John NJ. Cox, president; w. w.
Beach. vice president; j. B. Thorpe,
secretary. Board of Directors: J. NJ.
Cox, w. w. Beach, A. Seasons and T.
". Harley.
Mr.. W. H. Dyer, who was yesterday
appointed Master Mechanic of the At
Iantic Coast Line. shops in this CITY.
arrived from Brunswick to-day and at
OllNC NOOh NlAdA WI - &fAs 4NOONA 10
left Waycross last night to take charge
of the Brunswick shops.
Fhe Merry Meadow Debating So
ciety'' has been organized at the War
rem School house a few miles north Of
Waycross. Prof. C. c. Herrin has been
elected President. The next debate
of the society will be held Saturday
night. a
Mr. H. ]. Arnett, who has been stem
;..1
shops in this city for some months past,
has been appointed to succeed Mr.. H.
P. Cone in the Roadway Department.
Mr.. Cone has been appointed Chief
Clerk in this department in place of
Mr.. IL. L. B. Virgins, who was trans
ferred to Savannah.
Shipping LeCOnte Pears.
The pear crop in Ware county will
hardly ali be harvested by the latter
part of next week Two hundred bar
rels of pears were shipped yesterday
and a large number to-day. One con-
Germ will ship about 1900 barrels from
Waycross, besides a large number from
the neighboring towns. A hail storm,
which occurred in this county several
weeks ago, greatly damaged the pear
crop, as small bruises made by the hail
while the pears were tender, now APP
pear in the full grown pear.
a Sentence to the Gang.
Lott Smith, the young white man
who was recently convicted in Mayors
Court for selling whisky in this city
without license, and who appealed his
case to the City Council, was again
convicted before a special meeting of
Council this morning. Smith was first
tried before Mayor Pro Tenn w. w.
Sharpe, and was sentenced to pay
fine of 500 or serve 80 days on the city
changing. The City Council sentenced
him to serve ninety days on the gang,
not allowing him the privilege of pay
ing a fine. Smiths attorneys have
appealed the case to higher court.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
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SLOT MACHINES MUST GO.
COIumbia's Anti-Gamblins Crusade
Finds a Victim.

Columbia, S. c., July 1S.-As a re-
suit of the anti-gambling movement
started in Columbia some time ago,
the police yesterday notified the own
ers of slot machines that they must
suspend operation. In future those
only that give value received in some
commodity will be allowed to remain
in use. OF late the slot machine craze
has been on in full force and many
of the cigar stores have kept them
going as an adjunct to their regular
sales. 1t is estimated that there are
more than a hundred machines in this
city. Most of them will probably be
sold and shipped away, if it appears
the police are in earnest in the mat
ter of enforcing the law against them.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
FLoRIDA's NEW CONGRESSMAN.

Lamar Seems Assured of Majority
Over Both Opponents.
Tallahassee, Fla, July 1S.-Full re-
turns from Calhoun county give Beard
"a, Myers Sc, Lamar 140, a majority of
60. This makes Lamars total majority
thus far las. Advices received from
Jackson county state that a clerical
error gave Lamars vote there as 1925,
instead of 1,036, which correction gives
him a majority of 15S in the districts
with Washington county yet to hear
from.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
DEATH WATCH AT HIS DOOR.
No Hope Now for w. r.. wells Who
Killed Blind Man.

Atlanta, July 1S.-The Prison Com
mission to-day refused to recommend
a Communication from death to life inn
prisonment for w. r. Wells, who killed
the blind man, Frederick Pearce, and
the Governor has approved the find
ings. Wells says he is prepared to die,
and the death watch has been placed
at his cell door.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19

TO BRING TRADE TO ATLANTA.

Merchants Arrange for Frequent
Excavations During August.
Atlanta, July 1S.-The merchants of
Atlanta have arranged to have run
here from all points within a radius of
100 miles, cheap excursions two or
three times a week during the month
of August for the benefit of the coun-
try trade, the merchants to charter the
trains and run the excursions them
selves. They say they will bring 5000
people here every week
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
TWO FARMERS In RUNAWAY.
Dne Bounced Like Rail- on side
walk, the other Cut in Head.

walk, the other Cut in Head.
Valdosta, Ga, July 1S.-Two farmers,
Messrs. Cawthorn and Kemp living
five miles below here were in serious
runaway scrape here yesterday. Their
mule became frightened and ran to-
ward the Plant depot, turning sudden
~ up the side walk. Mr.. Cawthorn was
thrown out of the wagon and rolled
along the sidewalk like a ball Kemp
was thrown against the wall of the
new Ashley building, cutting a deep
cash on his head. He was carried to a
drug store where his injuries were Civ
en- attention and he was able to leave
for home later in the afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
STORM INSURANCE.,

I am now prepared to write the
above in addition to Fire, Accident and
Life Insurance. Do not delay placing
Storm Insurance until the Storm
comes. Delays are dangerous.
w. T. HOPKINS. Agent.
Telephone No. 219. IS Bryan st. East.
CHAS. INGLESBY. Manager.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO RENT,


TO RENT,
That elegant modern brick residence,
No. 1907 Whitaker street, opposite
Park Extension, between Park avenue
and Waldburg street, now occupied by
p. M. Dougan, Esq. Will not be rented
for boarding house. Apply to
J. H. ESTILL.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
FRED & SOMMERS.
UNION STATION RESTAURANT.

FRED & SOMMERs.
UNION STATION RESTAURANT.
Regular Meal. =. SOC
Breakfast to a. m.
Dinner u to p. m.
Supper 6 to p. m.
Dinner Bill of Fare July 10, 1902.
SOUP.
Chicken.
Sliced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions.
Chow Chow, Mixed Pickles.
FISH.
Bass a la Bechemai.
Potatoes la Gastromme.
ENTREES.
Rice Croquettes, with Jelly.
Ragout of Beef a la Creole.
ROASTED.
Stuffed Chicken, with Dressing.
Prime Ribs of New York Beef,
Brown Gravy.
VEGETABLES.
Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Okra.
Steamed Rice, Rolled Roasting Ears
PASTRY AND DESSERTS.
Apple Pie. Assorted Cakes. :
Cheese, Crackers, Lemon Sherbet.
Iced Tea, Sweet Milk.
Drip Coffee and Ice Cream our
speciality.
Fresh Soft Shell Crabs from Baltimore.
AT GARDENERS.
Fresh lambs. Chickens.
Fresh veal Beef
Vegetables of all kinds.
Fruits of all kinds.
Order any time and delivery will be
prompt
Phone 575. NJ. S. GARDNER.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19

JACKSON COUNTY ALL RIGHT.
Makes Another Fine Increase with
Her Tax Returns.

Atlanta, July 1S.-Jackson countys
tax returns were received to-day. be-
ing the first on the list. The county
shows an increase this year over last
OF $113. 467 and last year it's increase
was $1S0.000. The total value of prop
erty owned by whites in Jackson Coun-
ty is So, 127, 712 and by negroes ISL, 1862.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
The Chatham Bank

LEOPOLD ADLER, President
=. >. ELLIS, Vice President.
FRED. w. CsARKE, Cashier.
SoAictts the accounts of tndtx,o
AIS nrnls, banks, association. m.
corporations.
Liberal favors extended to corp
spending banks, as our unsurnn.a
hncihties for collecting tnnur~
prompt returns.
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN Ex
CHANGE, WRITES LETTERS on
CREDIT AND ISSUES BANK MONEY
ORDERS PAYABLE IN ALL PANT,
OF EUROPE.
Interest compounded quarterly a.
deposits An the SAVINGS DEPART
1IENT.
Safety Deposit Boxes and V.n,..
Cor rent.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
Mill Operatives Right Hand Trim
med.

Macon, Ga, July 1S.-Mrs. Addie Nix,
an operative in Mill No. of the Bibb
Manufacturing Company, lost an inch
off her fingers and thumb on her right
hand to-day, while trying to pick some
cotton from piece of machinery. She
is at the hospital.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19

Necessity is the mother of inven-
ton, but it is a wise invention that
Journal
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Office of Savannah Gas Light Co.,
Savannah, Ca, July 16. 1902.-A divi-
dend of three (S) per cent on the capt.
tai stock of this company has been
declared, payable on and after Satur-
day, the 18th inst, to stockholders of
record this day.
A. G. GUERARD. President.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
NOTICE.

Gentlemen leaving city for summer
wishes to sell pair of well matched
horses, city broken and gentle enough
for lady to drive, single or double;
also trap, with pole and shafts, double
and single harness; whole turnout
only used four months. Can be seen
at Carson's Stable. Great bargain.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The business of the late Geo. wag-
ner will be conducted under the style
of George Wagners Son. My son, A.
G. Wagner, is authorized to conduct
the business for me. and it will be
continued in all branches as hereto
fore. Decorations, cut flowers and de-
signs 4 speciality. Thanking the pub
lie in general for past favors.
EMMA NJ. WAGNER
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
WHAT EVERYBODY WANTED.

Everybody wanted rain. They got
it. Everybody wants the best meats,
vegetables and fruits. That's just
what Joyce has.
Watch our wagons going loaded to
Tybee debot. Busy as Xmas eve. Any
thing you want.
JAS. ]. JOYCE,
Phone 1nT
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
NOTICE.

For sale or exchange for Atlanta
property, ia Liberty street. west, Sa-
vannah, Ga. Choice location for good
physician. Address
]. C. WHITE, NJ. D.,
sol Empire Building, Atlanta, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19

NEW YORK OVERS AND CLEANERS.
Whitaker and State Streets.
A suit cleaned by their Resorcine
Process is good for all summer. Try
1t.
Both Phones 9zS
MOURNING BLACKS.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
FOR RENT,

The banking and adjoining rooms
in the
SOUTHERN BANK BUILDING,
On johnson Square, are for rent.
Apply to
SOUTHERN BANK.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
YOUR CHOICE OF ROOMS
at SUWANEE SPRINGS
For July and August
$40 PER WEEK

L
which includes board, free use of the
water, hot and cold baths.
The coolest and most healthful sum-
mer resort in the country. Free from
malaria and mosquitoes. Temperature
never goes over So. Nights delightful
ly cool. Water cures the most obsti-
nate chronic cases of Rheumatism,
Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder T1ou-
bles, Bright's Disease and Diabetes.
Every amusement. Grand plunge
and swimming pool. We will bet 500
to $40 with any doubling Thomas
that the water has never failed to do
all that we claim for it. 1t will not
fail in your case. For pamphlet, with
testimonials. address
SUWANEE SPRINGS CO.,
ANDREW HANLEY, President.
Suwanee, Fla.
All you can drink at Livingstons &c.