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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

horror that storms both air and water.
Soon the sound dies away and the
stream is once more still and starry.
In fear and trembling the hunter gains
the freedom and safety of the main
river in time perhaps to hail a passing
steamer, there to tell his gruesome ex-
perience to some wondering tourist
frsh from some northern ghost-proof
metropolis.
That is the tale of the River Ghost
as told by the hunters of the Kissim-
NEE river, seasoned woodsmen who
have followed the chase of Florida big
game all their lives, bear, dear Wild
cat, wolf and panther; watermen who
know what it is to drag a wounded IL
foot bull alligator into a small skiff
on a black night in a deep creek men
whose nerves are steel and TO whom
all the night sounds of Florida swamp
are eloquent of familiar converse with
nocturnal creatures. Many a man, in
credulous and soothing, has dared to
test the truth of the tale, but he has
never cared to beard the River Ghost
in his tussock a. second time. The last
time an attempt was made to lay the
Ghost of Devils Slough was about
three years ago. when two we'll known
local hunters, Capt. Judd Sharp and
Capt. S. l.. Gault, armed to the teeth.
ventured up the Blanket each in a
light boat. The Ghost performed to
perfection, and the two panic-stricken
men arc still disputing as to which first
shot his scudding boat into the main
river. Various expeditions have been
planned to explain the mystery of the
floating tussock, but none have ever
materialized.
To this day the hammock whence
comes the howl of the wolf is spoken
of as Ghost hammock, and no man
will camp there unless he has to, and
then not without his gun beside him or
his pistol under his pillow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
LOCUST PIE FOR DINNER.
The Unique Feast a Baltimore Man
Gave His Erie nds-Thcy Did Not
All Enjoy the Repast.

The Unique Feast a Baltimore Man
Gave His Friends-Thcy Did Not
All Enjoy the Repnst.
From the Philadelphia Times.
Baltimore, June 1.-The locust feast
which George F. Brochat of Hamilton,
near Lauraville, Baltimore county, has
been preparing for several days as a
treat to friend was held last night.
The collation. consisted of locust pie,
and Mr. Brochat had very pleasant
time, indeed.
The little back room in the rear of
the ice cream parlor was the scene of
the festivities, and at o'clock, the
hour set for the feast, there were
gathered in that room, besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Brochat, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alt
land of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. An
thony Miller and William Miller of
Hamilton; Richard A. Graham of Lau-
raville, AMI several small Brochats. All
these, save Mr.. Brochat, were in a
rather feverish state of mind, and ex-
element ran high.
A few minutes after o'clock he lit
the gas and the locust pie lay disclos-
ed in the center of. the table. Mrs.
Altland retired to the parlor and start
ed music box, which played fitfully
The other guests crowded about the
table and looked upon the pie with
awe, smelling it and handing it around
from one to another. 1t had the APP
pearance of an ordinary pie, except
that the loopholes in the pastry the
that through the loopholes in the pas
try the interior seemed somewhat diff
ferent. and there were little thin airy
particles sticking in the mince, which
caused general distrust among the Mil
Ter family, the members of which, aft
ter one loko. backed away and sat
down. A dreamy waltz from the
music box floated in from the parlor,
where Mrs. Altland was concealed,
and Mr.. Brochat, knife in hand and
smiling cheerfully upon the assem-
hlage, announced: Now we will have
something good to eat!"
Mr.. Altland very gamely seconded
this remark and appeared impatient
for the cutting of the pie. He filed
glasses all around with beer and Mr.
Brcchat carefully cut the pie into half
a dozen equal slices, commenting upon
the juiciness thereof and the success
he had had in this his first attempt to
utilize the locust as food product, and
at the same time afford entertainment
for his friends
The Locust Pie Recent
on see, ne SdlQ, Il put aDOut 81
lccusts in each pie and was careful to
select the young ones that have just
come up out of the ground. They are
almost all white and have pink eyes
I scalded them first and then cut off
their heads and wings before chopping
them up to make mineemeat Of Try
this piece. won't you, Mrs. Miller?"
With these words Mr.. Brochat adj
vanced with the plate towards the Mil
Ter family. which, in concert, moved
their chairs back against the wall and
resolutely shook their heads.
None for me just now" said Mrs.
Miller.
II am not very hungry" said Mr..
Miller.
Young William Miller edged away
and openly declared he had just had
his supper.
Somewhat discouraged, Mr.. Brochat
turned to Mr.. Graham, who promptly
said he would wait a while before eat
ing anything. Mrs. Brochat an Mrs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
THEIR PROM BALL.
enjoyed BY Pupils And Guests OF
The Hartridge school.

enjoyed BY Pupils And Guests of
The Hartridge school.
IN surroundings mostsattractive, and
with youthful spirits at their gayest,
,he Prom ball last evening at the
partridge School was a very delightful
affair. The entire lower floor of Miss
uartridge's home on CASTOR street was
,,rown open for the occasion, and made
,ovelv with palms and flowers. The
.,antels were covered with maidenhair
ssrns. against whose delicate green
clustered bright-hued nasturtiums.
Through all the rooms could be seen
tbe softer color of hydrangeas. With
she girls moving about in their pretty
summer gowns, laughing, chatting,
dancing. the scene was a very charm
ing one. The piazza was arranged for
she comfort of the dancers with divans
and easy chairs, and lit by the glow of
Japanese lanterns.
Miss Hartridge, Miss Ward, Miss
stiles and Miss Lee looked after the
entertainment of the young people
Among those present were Miss Flor
ence Stevens, Miss Josephine Stevens,
Miss Inez Tiedeman. Miss Harvey Hull,
Miss Minnie Mackall. Miss May Egan,
Miss Lucy Barrow, Miss Ophelia Dent,
Miss Marjorie Wesson, Miss
Janet Menzies, Miss Alberta
Wylly, Miss Rosalind Wood. Miss
Sue Prince, Miss Elizabeth
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Malone, Miss Dorothy Baldwin,
Miss Mary Morel, Miss Claudia john
son. n Miss Anna Bell, Miss Virginia
99lsoee, Miss Lila Conner, Miss Marion
pooth, Miss Gertrude Jones, Miss Au-
s SS Wood, Miss Lalla Palmer, Miss
hdlth Thiot, Miss Mary Rivers, Miss
[ annie Simkins, Miss Eleanor Shotter,
MSS Marguerite Booth, Miss Lilah
NS,a1Imlchael, Miss Constance Chestnut.
Mss MSS Lucy Dancy, Miss Mildred Cum
IrJIngham, Miss Louise bearing, Miss
M Nelen Dixon, Miss Ethel Durham Miss
t t,Uld Edmonston, Miss Mary Elliott,
Mss Mss sarah Elliott. Miss Elsie Ely,
1Iis Nellie Halle, Miss Mabel Gilbert,
I NJ Gladys Girardeau, Miss Elizabeth
MnIelnson, Miss Lily Lyman, Miss Claude
CN&cAlpln, Mr.. Earle Hartridge, Mr..
wen Daniel, Mr.. Donald Rauers, Mr.
~ nun, Mr.. Charles Barney, Mr.. Paul
CCg 1t' Mr.. Richard Thiot, Mr.. Harvey
GTnoert, Mr.. Cecil Gabbett, Jr, Mr..
rye Colquitt, Mr.. Fred Blois, Mr..
NJ tftacy Hunter, Jr., Mr.. Alan Cults,
W. VIZ. Edward Thomson, Mr.. Curtis, Mr..
imam Garrard, Jr., Mr.. Neyle Sim
nlns, Mr.. Larcombe Schley, Mr.. Hey
%dro' Mr.. George Maclean, Mr..
Gndr!es Mills, Mr.. Harold Moynelo, Mr..
N ". paid Bulloch, DR.. Lawrence Lee,
''i' Garrard Haines, Mr.. Claude Gil
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

organdy which forms the center of the
insets.
The upper parts of the sleeves are in
loose puffs, with two downpointing
hearts as shoulder caps, and festoons
of narrow black velvet are at the ell
bows, girdle and bust fetching finishes.
All the lace used on this gown is of
the thin French variety in a narrow
entre-deux.
incidentally no garniture could be
less expensive( but such frocks involv-
ing much handwork are naturally dear
possessions. To the woman who can
sew they are seductive possibilities;
and thus attired she will be ready for
the smartest summer afternoon func-
ton.
The fiat hat is a wire shape, covered
with thick white lace and edged with
black velvet. White lilacs with foliage,
and a soft white robbon bow placed
under the left brim trim it effectively.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

John A. Dorney, is from Baltimore but
has been spending the year here with
Mrs Lang, and has made many friends
during this and previous visits to Sa-
Vannah.
Dr. Cook is a well known physician
of this city. After graduating at the
medical College of Charlottesville he
took a postgraduate course of three
years in New York, and since then has
practiced his profession here with
much success.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

very queen of hearts is the or
CANDY gown photographed, which
SHOWS against a white back ground the
blue of Cupids eyes. Azure" is the
GEAR old-time name revived for this
new blue, which, however, is the same
pale sky blue in lace always known.
The model of the gown follows the
sort easy lines now desired for their
costumes. Stiffness is no longer the
thing so even the detached silk lin
lngs are in weaves that cling and
1roop. On the skirt a row of three
hearts, placed upside down, decorate
tne apron above a scant foot flounce
Ihree, in reverse position, panel the
TWO sides and great one at each side
OF the back breadths accomplish the
eiduuated hounce suggestion. The
'front.' and back of the blouse bodice
are deliberately trimmed with smaller
hearts placed close together. the yoke
ana cuffs being of the tucked white
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
AMERICAN WIVES OF DIPLOMATS.

In connection with Mr.. Herberts ap-
pointment to fill Lord Pauncefote's
place it is interesting to know that all
the British diplomats who were consid-
cred by the foreign Office for the va
cancy at Washington have American
wives. Sir Henry Howard, now Great
Britain's minister at The Hague, mar
ried Miss Riggs, of Washington; Sir
Francis R. Plunkett, the ambassador
at Vienna, married Miss Morgan of
Philadelphia; Lord Curzon married
Miss Letter, of Washington; Austin
Lee, Great Britains commercial at
tache in France. Belgium and Switzer-
land, married Miss DeWolf Smith, of
New York, and Alan tombstone, charge
d'affaires at Darnstadt, married Miss
Pinchot, of New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Savannah students are still winning
distinction at their schools and col
leges. At Lawrenceville the Davis
House banquet took place last evening
and two of the speakers were Mr.. Les
ter Karow, who responded to the toast
1.-THE Track Meet" and Mr.. Haldeman
Finnie, who responded to Scholar
| ship"
In the appointment of the Davis
House officers for next year, Mr.. Les
| ter Karow was made secretary and
treasurer, and Mr.. Dana Stevens, cap
| tain of the baseball team.
Mrs. Robert G.. Erwin. and Mrs.
Henry Backus have returned from a
visit to Capt. James B. Erwin at Fort
Riley. Kansas, and are now at the Isle
of Hope for the summer
Miss Annie Haines has returned from
Baltimore, where she has been study
ing instrumental music at the Peabody
Institute.
Mrs. H, A. Stone and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles w. Saussy have moved down
| to their cottage at Tybee for the sum-
| mer.
Miss Cornelia Maclean, who is at
| school in Morristown; Mr. Malcolm
| Maclean and Mr.. Haldeman Finnie ex-
pect to sail from New York for Sa-
vannah June II. Mr.. Mckay bearing
will probably return from Lawrence
| Vile on the same steamer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James M Dixon and
| their family have gone to Tybee for
| the summer.
Miss Elizabeth Shotter, Miss Sarah
| Cunningham and Miss Julia Hunter,
| who are at school in Baltimore, will
leave about the 18th to spend vacation
| at home.
Miss Joumonville of New Orleans
| is visiting her sister, Mrs. James
| Grady. They will spend the summer
at the Atlantic Club House, Tybee.
Invitations have been issued by the
| graduating class of Radcliff College
| Wednesday evening, June 10, from 8
until II o'clock, at the college. Cam
| bridge, Mass. Atlanta's representative
| in the class, says the Constitution is
Miss Christine Romare. the bright and
talented young daughter of Mr.. and
| Mrs. Paul Romare. Miss Romare is a
| sister of Mrs. ]. Murchison Thomas of
| Savannah.
Mrs. George Hudson is spending the
| summer at Bannon Lodge.
Mr.. Isaac Minis, who is attending
| school in Duxbury, Mass, will leave
| for home about the 18th.
| Miss Bertha Barrett of Augusta is
with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis LeHardy at
their Tybee cottage.
| Mrs. Prioleau and the Misses Prio-
leau of Beaufort will spend to-day in
| the city with Mrs. Paul Lyman, en-
route to Brunswick to attend the
| Greeley Wilder wedding.
In a party that will leave this morn
| ing on the Clifton to spend the day
at Beaufort are Rev. DIR. Jas. Y.
| Fair, Miss Fair, Miss Reid, Mrs. C.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
THE HOTEL ENDICOTT,

slst street and Columbus avenue New York.
Situated opposite Manhattan and Centr nj
Parks: within three blocks of Riverside Park
and the Hudson river. Convenient to all parts
OF he city Offers special rates and Induce
ments to Southern visitors for cool and supe-
rior accommodations Send for particulars to
WIN. J. INGOLD Manager
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

keys, picks the lock and walks in. II
there are screens on the windows he
files a hole in the screen large enough
to admit his body and enters. Until
the New Jersey Legislature establishes
a home for aged and infirmed mos
quitoes 1t is quite likely that these in
sects will continue to control the cleo
tons in that state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

The Savannah Preparatory School
ahas sent out invitations to its third
@annual commencement exercises, which
will take place Thursday evening, June
II, at $50 O'Clock, at the Guards
Armory. After the announcement and
awards are made there will be gener-
al dancing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
Hotel Dalton. Dalton. Ga,

One or the most popular summer re-
sorts in North Georgia. High altitude.
Climate cool and delightful. Large
brick hotel, hot and cold baths on each
floor. Elevator and electric bells. Splen-
did service. Beautiful country drives.
Special rates to families. For further
information address
d. L. DEBTOR, Prop.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Miss Florence Schaeffer, the daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Schaeffer, has re-
turned home from Elizabeth College,
having finished her Junior year with
distinction at that institution.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Miss Nannette Hodgson and Mis-:
May Hodgson, who have been visiting
Mrs. Edward f. Lowell, have returned
to Athens.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Mrs. l.. B. Seabrook, who is now the
guest of Mrs. Charles Burroughs, will
visit Mrs. D. G. Purse at her home in
Marietta.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Mrs. Jno. T. Grantham left yesterday
for Columbus, as a delegate to the
Woman's Missionary Society. She
expects to return next Tuesday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Miss Sarah Smart returned yesterday
from New York, where she has beer
studying at the Art League.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
ON MOUNTAIN TOP.
HOTEL KAATERSKILL'
CATsKILL MoUNTAINs.


Always cool. 315 hours form New
York city. Direct railroad access from
New York to Kaaterskill. Address II.
E. EDER, Savoy Hotel. 5th avenue
and 59th street. New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Mrs. Francis Mcdonald oliver ar
rived last night from a visit to her
mother, Mrs. Ashurst, in Montgomery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
THE JUDSON,
NEW YORK CITY

SO Washington Square. South, adoin-.
ing Judson Memorial Church. Select
family hotel. Transients 81 per day UP,
with board. Two rooms and bath SO
day, with board.
TAN6I,c LrNyO1vr ro,o,,.;..o
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Col. and Mrs. ]. Houstoun NJ.
Clinch left last night for Asbury Park,
where they expect to spend the sum-
mer
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
.SOCIETY.wj
DORNEY-COOK.

rardeau,. Mr.. Moultrie Lee. Jr.. Mr.
Denmark and Mr.. Epping Gabbett.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Miss Isabel shotter left yesterday for
Baltimore.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

r. Wood, Mrs. Geo. L. Cope. Jr., Miss
Nellie Rankin. Miss McAlpin, and the
Misses Hunter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Altland were under cover in the par
lor and could not be reached.
ooh. WELL" said Mr.. Brochat. you
people don't know what's good"
With these words he sat himself
down at the table and after carefully
posing a piece of pie about two inches
square upon the blade of .his knife,
shot it into his mouth. A shudder
went through the company. William
Miller's eyes bulged and a suppressed
cry of Paul. don't you dare eat it,
came from the parlor. Mr.. Brochat
meanwhile peacefully munched away
and after a few seconds took a long
breath and CALCULATED "Fine!"
Sure" said young Mr.. Aitiland:
give me a piece"
Mr.. Brochat cut him off a generous
slice and Mrs. Altland rushed out from
the parlor to protest. Seeing that Mr..
Brochat was still in a healthy condi-
ton, she changed her mind and stood
quietly behind her husbands chair in
painful anxiety. Mrs. Brochat came
out too, but refused to partatke in
the most decided manner.
Come on. Graham, here's piece for
you" said Mr.. Brcchat, and Mr.. Gra-
ham was persuaded to draw up his
chair.
For few seconds the three men ate
locust pie quietly, while the rast
watched with breathless interest.
why, this is all right, amt it?"
said Mrs. Graham.
1T certainly is" said Mr. Altland.
Il told you so. didn't II" said Mr..
Brochat.
Not Easily Digested.
A few more seconds of queit eat
ing passed and then very suddenly Mr..
Graham gave a conclusive gulp and
vigorously pushed back his chair.
why the devil didn't you take the
wings off these locusts?" he said after
ne had cleared his throat with glass
of beer.
"Why, 1 thought 1 did" said Mr..
Brochat: you must have just struck
one that / overlooked, but hats all
right. Try it again"
Thus encouraged, Mr.. Graham took
another large mouthful of pie and inn
n.ediately afterward was seen to turn
pale and begin to pick the airy parti-
cles first noticed in the pie out of his
mouth
Il guess that will about 90 me-" he
said huskily, as he backed away from
the table and resumed his place
against the wall. lust give me a
glass of beer, please. l don't want
any more locusts in mine for II years"
Mr. Brochat proposes to serve locust
icecream to his friends on July and
s. The pie which he ate yesterday was
favored with rhubard, but those who
ate 1t claim that there was a strong
and unmistakable locust taste.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

The Blue Mountain House,
on the Crest of the
Blue Ridge Mountains,

offers a new and magnificent summer
resort to the people of Savannah. $500
feet above tide and commanding a
supurb view of the famous
Cumberland and Shenandoah Valleys
Beautiful Blue Mountain House
booklets can be obtained at the fol-
lowing places: Solomons Co, Woman's
Exchange, Plant System, Seaboard
and Southern Railway Ticket Offices;
also at Bull street office of the M. & NJ.
7. Co.
For terms and full information adj
dress P. S. FLYNN, Manager.
No. 215 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, Md.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Anderson, Miss Graves, and Miss
Aveilhe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06
The North Carolina Hot SPRINGS.

Mountain Park Hotel. Hot Springs, N.
C.-New ownership new management.
house entirely made over, thoroughly
modern and in every way desirable.
New and modern bath house, new cast
no for rainy day amusements. Do you
suffer with rheumatism, govt. sciatica,
nervousness, sleeplessness and indiges-
ton? For these and such troubles our
hot mineral waters and baths are un-
surpassed in the world. In the Great.
Smoky Mountains, grand scenery. de-
lightful climate 100 acres of beautiful
park; magnificent golf links. horseback
riding, mountain climbing, bowling,
tennis, crouqeting, and ping ponging.
No more delightful summer resort in
the world Illustrated booklet Write
us. HOWELL COBB, Prop.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Mrs. Robert G. Erwin and Mrs.
Henry Backus have returned from a
visit to Capt. James B. Erwin at Fort
Riley. Kansas, and are now at the Isle
of Hope for the summer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Mrs. Prioleau and the Misses Prio-
leau of Beaufort will spend to-day in
the city with Mrs. Paul Lyman, en-
route to Brunswick to attend the
Greeley Wilder wedding.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Miss Bertha Barrett of Augusta is
with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis LeHardy al
their Tybee cottage.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

In a party that will leave this morn
ing on the Clifton to spend the day
at Beaufort are Rev. DR.. Jas. Y.
Fair, Miss Fair, Miss Reid, Mrs. C.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

Miss Annie Haines has returned from
Baltimore, where she has been study
ing instrumental music at the Peabody
Institute.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-06-06

In the appointment of the Davis
House officers for next year, Mr.. Les
ter Karow was made secretary and
treasurer. and Mr.. Dana Stevens, cap
tain of the baseball team
The age-herald., 1902-02-09
SIMPSONS LAST DAY.
He and Admiral Cromwell Are Placed
 Upon the Retired List.

Washington, February S-This was the last day in active service of Rear Ad- miral William T. Sampson and Bartlett Cromwell and tomorrow the names of both will be placed on the retired list, on account of their having reached the age of 62 years. Rear Admiral Sampson is lying i'll at his home in this city. Rear Admiral Cromwell is in command of the European station and his flagship, the Chicago, Is now in the Mediterranean Captain Joseph F. Craig commanding the Albany senior officer on the station, will assume temporary command of the sta- tion upon Admiral Cromwells retirement and will hold this command until the arrival on the scene early in April of Rear Admiral Crowninshield and his staff.
 Rear Admiral Taylor. who is to suc- ceed Rear Admiral Crowninshield as chief of the bureau of navigation, has yet to be nominated to the Senate and con- f1rmed before he can take charge of the office. z#s~--+-