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The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
WILL OF RANDOLPH ARSON.
His Property Divided Equally Be-
tween Five Children.


The will of the late Randolph Arson
and the more recently executed codi-
Gil thereto We're filed and probated in
common form in the Court of Ordinary
yesterday and letters testamentary
were granted to Benjamin Palmer AK
son and Randolph Keith Arson, the
sens Of the testator and the executors
named by him.
The will gives all of the property
of which Mr.. Arson died possessed, in
equal shares, to his five children. Be
sides the sons, who are named as exc
cutors, there are three daughters, Miss
Leila, Miss Ellen and Miss Carrie Belle
Arson.
By the terms of the original
will, which is dated July 6. 1895, all of
the property was to have gone to the
then living wife of the testator, Mrs.
Ella Law Arson. Mrs. Arson died,
however, in July of last year and dur
ing the following month Mr.. Arson
executed the codicil. which directs that
the property shall be equally divided
between his children.
By the terms of the will and codicil
the executors are relieved from max
ing an inventory of the estate and
of filling returns with the Court of
Ordinary, but are left to their own
discretion as to the proper administra-
ton of the trust.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
LAWTONS ON PARADE.
They Celebrated Their Seventh An
niversary Yesterday.

The seventh anniversary of the or
ganization of the Lawton Cadets was
celebrated by that company yesterday
afternoon. The young soldiers present
ed an excellent appearance and were
the recipients of many compliments
upon the way they marched and upon
their drilling.
Capt. Gustave Robertson was in
command of the Lawtons, who assem-
bled at their quarters at the Guards
Arsenal at 4 o'clock. Half an hour
later the company, preceded by the
First Regiment Band, began the street
parade.
After marching through the princi-
pal streets, the company proceeded to
the military parade ground, where a
drill was held. The company showed
to advantage there, the uniforms of
white duck trousers and gray blouses
showing off to advantage.
The most attractive feature to the
Lawton Cadets connected with their
anniversary events is the entertain
ment that follows the parade. This
is at the home of Col A. r. Lawton,
on Abercorn street, which is thrown
wide to the young soldiers, whose COM
mand was named in honor of the late
Gen. A. r. Lawton. Col. Lawtons
graceful hospitality is always enjoyed
to the utmost.
At Col. Lawton's home the company
marched into the drawing room and
upon the spacious veranda upon which
the room opens. The young soldiers
were dismissed, and a discussion of the
tempting refreshments, which were
served by the dainty hands of pretty
young friends of the Lawtons, ensued.
When ample justice had been done
the provision that Col. Lawton had
made for his visitors. speeches were
in order. Col. Lawton was called upon,
as usual, for a talk, and his response
to the demands was well received. A
year ago Col. Lawton found occasion
to criticise one fault of the young sol
diers-their proneness to turn their
heads while in ranks. He had OBJ
served that his remarks were not
without effect. and complimented the
company upon the improvement:
Capt. Robertson was called upon for
a speech. He made graceful acknowl-
edgement on behalf of his company
for the entertainment received at the
hands of its patron.
When the company was ready to
leave. being lined up on the sidewalk,
three hearty cheers were given for
Col. Lawton. three for Capt. Robert
son and three for the young ladies who
had served the Lawtons. This was in
farewell
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
CONVICT STOLE BICYCLE.
Trusty Took Guards Clothes and
Left Camp on Bicycle.

Dressed in suit of clothes belonging
No. 3. near Montgomery, and mounted
on a wheel stolen from the camp, Joe
Miller, a negro trusty serving a term
of twelve months for the larceny of a
cape, made his escape yesterday.
The escape was reported at police
headquarters last night, and less than
half an hour later Miller was arrested
by Mounted Patrolman Harry LANCE
on a charge of wife beating. After his
arrival at the police station house it
developed that the prisoner was the
same individual who had made his es-
cape during the day from the convict
camp.
The negro had served about four
months of his time and was made a
trusty because of his good conduct
around the camp. The convicts were
being worked some distance away from
the camp when Miller decided to make
his departure. He discarded his strip
ped suit for a much nicer looking one
belonging to one of the guards then
watching the other convicts at work
The trusty found pair of shoes that
Mr.. Charlie FetZer had put aside and
he appropriated these, preferring them
to the heavy shoes furnished by the
county. He also took Mr. Fetzers
bicycle and left for the city on the
road that he had helped build. Short
ly after his arrival in the city the
fight with his wife occurred and his
arrest followed. Miller denies that he
stole the bicycle, although his wife
says that he came into the city on one
1t was not recovered by the police last
night.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13

Coast Line. 1t is believed that the
present officials of the Plant System
will continue the exercise of their
present authority and retain their
present titles. The property VIII be
operated in connection with the Coast
Line and to the best interests of both
systems. but there will be no combi-
nation in physical management and
supervision.
Mr.. Erwin was asked about this
plan, but it seemed that he had not
been informed of il. He had not even
heard the question of the physical op-
Grafton of the Plant System discussed.
That is for the Coast Line to pass up
on, he said.
Mr. Erwin, Mr.. Smith and Mr.. E.
w. Sheldon of New York, an attorney
an dfriend of Mr. Erwin. left this
morning for New York
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
The Delegates who viii Probably
Attend From savannah


Attend From savannah
The Episcopal Diocesan Convention
and meeting of the Brotherhood of st.
Andrew, which will be held in st.
PauPs Church. Augusta, to-day and
tomorrow will lbe attended not only
by the Episcopal clergy of Savannah
but by number of delegates to the
Brotherhood meeting and to the Wo-
mans Auxiliary.
Those who will attend are: From
Christ Church, Rev. Robb White, rec
tor; Rev NJ. Campbell Stryker, assist
ant rector; Messrs. II. c. Cunningham
c. Lucian Jones, z. s. Elliott. and II.
NJ. Johnson. Mr. Elliott is dele
gate of the church and the Brother
hood, while Mr. Johnson represents
the Brotherhood alone. Mrs. Stryker,
and possibly Mrs. w. H. Elliott, will
go as representatives of the Woman's
Auxiliary. Mrs. johnson also will be
of the party.
From ST Johns Church Rev. Charles
H. Strong, rector, will go, while the
delegates are as follows: Col. j. h
Estill, Col. George T. Cam and Mr..
Henry Durrant. Mr.. Durrant repre-
senting both the church and Brother
hood. From this church Miss Annie
Johnson will go as a representative of
the Womans Auxiliary.
From st. PauIs' Church those to at
tend the convention will be Rev. j. L.
Scully, rector; Messrs. ]. II. Elton,
Thomas West, and a. B. Moore. st.
Michaers Chapel, as a dependent Of
Christ Church, has no delegates but its
rector Rev F. A. Juny will attend
the convention.
The majority of the delegates will
leave for Augusta this morning, but
those of st. Paul's Church, having no
delegate to the Brotherhood meeting.
which will be held to-day, will not
leave until tonight Some few of the
delegates will leave still later accord
ing to their convenience.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR.
Five-Year-OId Rosa Morris Painful.
Iy Injured.

While crossing the tracks of the Sa-
vannah Electric Company at West
Broad and Hull streets yesterday, Rosa,
the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. s. Morris, was knocked down by
south-bound car and badly bruised
although not seriously injured
The child lives at No. 423 Hull street
west, and the accident occurred only
few doors away. The little girl was
in charge of a nurse who had a second
child in her custody. They We're MAX
ing their way across West Broad street
and were very near the car in charge
of Motorman Blount before they saw
il.
The motorman says that the woman
pulled one child back. but that the
other advanced far enough to be reach
ed and knocked down by the running
board. The child was struck with con-
siderable force and knocked to the
oobble stones. Her right side. face and
ltps were bruised and scratched. and
she suffered considerable pain. She
vas removed at once to the home Of
Ter parents and medical aid was sum
noned. The police made an investiga-
ion and learned from witnesses that
he motorman was not TO blame for
he accident, and no arrests were made
I've had a lovely supper. and IL was
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13

Short Sen Route to Eastern Cities
is via Merchants and Miners Trans.
portation Company's steamers from
Savannah to Baltimore and Philadel-
phia affording delightful sail on the
placid waters of the beautiful Chesa-
poake and Delaware Bays. This is the
best way to reach Washington, New
York and Boston Comfortable and
economical. When making your ar
engagements to go East, call on ]. ].
Carolan, agent, liz Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Best Trains to the Enst.

Southern Railway. leaving Savannah
1855 noon, and 1890 midnight.
Through Pullman sleeping cars and
complete dining car service on all
trains.
Only line operating through sleepers
10 Asheville, Hot Springs, Knoxville
and Cincinnati.
E. G. Thomson. C. P. & T. A.. 141
Bull street-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Electric Goods.

If YOU want an Electric Candle or
an Electric Search Light or a Clock
lit up by electricity, call on us; the
price. about SO each. They make verv
handsome articles of utility and or
nament. Lippman Drug Company.
corner Congress and Barnard streets
-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Five Generations of Men

Have found delight in the exquisite
champagne of the Moet & Chandon
Vintage. To-day the sales of this IA
nous brand throughout the world far
exceed those of any OF its competitors
Importations during 1901 represent an
increase equal to more than 100 per
cent. of the combined increase of all
the other Champagne houses.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
$2.4S. Phipps d Atchison. $2.4S.
KrouskoG's. the Hat store.

Any style Phipps & Atchison hats,
SPAS; others ask $500, $500. $1Oo
$500 and $500 for the same style. We
do not boast that we have the sole
agency; we simply guarantee that they
are Phipps & Atchison hats for rs per
cent. less than others ask for them
Ladies will find everything in millin-
cry at Krouskoff's in proportion with
above. Buy the "Randa," "Kromico"
and Beauveante. the swell outing hats
Krouskoff's. the Hat Store.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Sunday Excursions
to
Charleston.
Via
Plant SVafen.
Plant System.

Round trip tickets $1.00, limited to
date of sale. Trains leave Savannah
at 500 d. m. Getty Time). arrive
Charleston 1890 p. m. Returning
leave Charleston 500 p. m. eastern
Tjme) Tickets good also to return on
train No. %, leaving Charleston 1875
p. mad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
RafiH
L Rare Novelty in Ready-tO-Wear

Ha11H
A Rare Novelty in Ready-tO-Wear
Hats.
A Novelty From the Orient.
Haha Cloth Hats for the swell Trade.
Krouskoff's are showing among their
immense line of new ready-to-wear
hats the latest fad, the RATA" cloth
hats light in weight and very fine in
quality. The "Kromico" hat has proven
itself to be a winner among the elite
of Savannah. Krouskoff's open to-day
another new line of the popular hats;
also more styles of the "Randa'' and
"Beauveante." Phipp & Atchison hats
LAS; others ask S., IS, $40 and $12 for
the same style; hundreds of ladies
have purchased outing hats the last
few days, and Krouskoffs will continue
TO show new styles every day. Remem
Der at krouskoff's you always get the
best in style and quality for one-quar-
ter what others ask. Krouskoff's. the
nat store. -ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Eat Anything You want.

After taking Kalola (erystallized min
eral water) six days. 1t cures indiges-
ton. stomach. liver and kidney trou-
bles. For sale at drug stores.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Toe. Chiffon Hats. Use.
To-day and as Long as They Last.
krOuskoH's the Hat store.

Special sale to-day and as long as the
lot lasts: Chiffon hats shirred and
tucked, 75c; in red, blue and pink, at
1928 and $1.9S beautiful black and
white chiffon hats worth 81. 90 and $500.
Krouskoff's, the hat store.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Sunday Excursions
to
Charleston.
Via
Plant SVafann
Plant System.

Round trip tickets $1OO, limited to
date of sale. Trains leave Savannah
at 500 a. m. Getty Time), arrive
Charleston 1890 p. m. Returning
leave Charleston 500 p. m. eastern
Tine) Tickets good also to return on
train No. %, leaving Charleston IL :35
D. mad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
To Cincinnati. and the West.

The Southern Railway operates
through Pullman sleepers from Savan-
nah to Cincinnati making close con-
nection there for all points beyond A
day ride through Western North Caro-
lima, the beautiful Land of the Sky"
E. G. Thomson. City Passenger and
Ticket Agent, 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13

1.l0 to Fernandina and return every
Sunday via Seaboard Air Line Railway.
-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Wanted

Thirty experienced fuckers; must
thoroughly understand machine work
for factory, Apply Krouskof Millinery
Company.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
sunday Excursions
to
brunswick and Fernandina
via
scaboard Air Line Railway

$1.00 to Brunswick and $1.10 to Fer
nandina every Sunday. Tickets sold
for train leaving Savannah 500 a. M.
railroad time. from Central Depot. and
limited to date of sale for return. Civ
ing all an opportunity to spend the day
at these famous resorts. Full informa-
ton at Ticket Office, corner Bull and
Bryan streets. Phone 2S.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Trimmed Hat Sale.
Trimmed Hat Sale.
Greater Values Than Ever.
Premium Coupons
Good Mt
krOuskOn'S.

Elegant tucked chiffon hats, beau
tifully trimmed. worth $1,000 S4.9s.
Novelty braid hats, very swell, ele-
gantly trimmed, worth $500, $500.
All chiffon and belgrade braid,
crowns stylish. and very fine trim
mings of lace. flowers, velvet ribbon
and pearl ornaments, worth $1,000;
sale price. $500
One hundred odd trimmed hats left
from last trimmed hat sale to be sold
at once. ranging in price from S1.4S to
81 As. Krouskoff's, the Hat Store.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
sunday Excursion to Brunswick, G.

Effective Sunday, May IL, and each
Sunday thereafter the Plant System
will sell round trip tickets to Bruins
wick, Ga, on Sundays, limited to date
of sale. at $100. For information see
ticket agents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13

800 to Brunswick and return every
Sunday via Seaboard Air Line Ry.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
Best Route to Columbia.

Southern Railway. Two trains daily
Leave Savannah 1855 noon, and 1878
midnight.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13

Effective Sunday, May IL. and each
Sunday thereafter the Plant System
will sell round trip tickets to Bruins
wick. Ga, on Sundays, limited to date
of sale. at $1.00. For information see
ticket agents-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
sunday Excursion to BrunswicIs. Ga.

Effective Sunday, May IL, and each
Sunday thereafter the Plant System
will sell round trip tickets to Bruins
wick. Ga. on Sundays, limited to date
of sale. at $100. For information see
ticket agents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13

I've had lovely supper, and It was
nlivened with a bottle Of Cooks I'm
2erial Extra Dry Champagne.-Ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-13
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC IN

For Isle of Hope. Montgomery, Tbno-
derbolt, Cattle Park and West End
Daily except Sundays. Subject IA
change without notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
Sheriff Martin Gets Salary Now.

Under the new law which took affect
July LIST, sheritfs of Iowa have entered
upon the duties of their office at a salary
instead of receiving the fees of the office
as heretofore. Different counties paying
different salaries owing to the population.
The salary of the Decatur county official
can run to $4,000 per year if the fees
reach that amount, but if they fall
below 81, 800 the board of supervisors
must pay enough to put it up to
$1,sO0. Out of this he must hire q de-
putty. Sheriff Martin has appointed his
son Fred Martin to that position at a
salary of $500 per annum This leaves
the sheriff $500, mileage in civil cases
and house rent, he occupying the res.
idence portion of theiail. The new law
makes quite a change with MIR. Martin,
as since he has been in the office the
bnsinese has been very light, hardly
paying expenses, but in some years the
sherif's fees in this county have greatly
exceeded whatithe salary will now be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
A pleasant Surprise.

On last Saturday evening, July 5th, a
large number of friends gathered at the
home OF Mr., and Mrs. N. Nj. Cox in
honor of their daughter Miss Mary Cox
it being her goth birthday anniversary.
The evening "a spent in a most enjoy
able way, ice cream and cake being
served, and at a late hour they all de-
parted wishing Miss Mary many more
such birthdays. Those present were as
follows:
Messrs. Clyde Waller, Otto P%ritchard,
Don Axes, Milton Manchester, Milton
Spencer, Willard Smith, Dillon Man
chester, Clyde Pryor, Robert Wood,
Charley Cox, Fred Cox, Will Axes,
Charley Billiard, Ed Housh. Amos
Butts; Misses Nora Billiard, Lizzie Axes,
Lizzie Billiard, Laura Houshe, LEILA
Spencer, Pearl Wood, Lorna Waller,
Pearl Pryor, Daisy Merryman, Laura
Waller, Carrie Housh; Mr.. and Mrs.
Zeke Merryman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
Laugh and Grow Fat Society Cele
brate the Glorious Fourth.

One of the best home celebrations of
of the glorious Fourth was that Of the
Laugh and Grow Fat Club ladies and
their families, which was held on the
beautiful lawn at home of L. P. Sigler
on south Main street. The grounds
were gaily decorated for the occasion,
and there were numerous swings, ham.
mocks, s%ettees, ETC., so that all could be
comfortable. At noon tables were
spread.lunder a large tent and every
thing that is good to eat was there in
plenty. Fifty-one persons partook Of
the elegant repast. The afternoon was
spent with a regular Fourth OF July
program: w%heelbarrow races, sack races,
etc, in which the laughing as well as
the fat ladies participated. They had
spread eagle speeches, Rotations and
music, and a fine display Of fireworksin
the evening. Before the guests. depart
ed for their homes, they expressed
themselves, young and old, as having
had the finest Fourth they ever had in
their lives. The day closed with three
rousing cheers for the glorious Fourth,
and a vote Of thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sigler for their kind hospitality.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
Laugh and Grow Fat"


Life is such a serious business to the
average mortal that an opportunity for
a hearty laugh is more than welcome to
most people. ga merry heart doeth
good like a medicine" and so Go the
humorous features of that metropolitan
daily, The Chicago Record Herald. The
firstlthing that greets you on the first
page of every issue is the humorous
cartoon by John T. M~cCutcheon, the
w%ell.known artist, that frequently tells
more at a glance than could be convened
in a column Of reading matter. Every
issue contains also a humorous small
story on the editorial page and the CAL
%ternating Currents" column written bv
S. E. Kiser, n of the most popular
humorists in the country. In addition
to all these the Sunday issue always
includes a comic section, guaranteed to
produce laughter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
Crofford's Bond Fixed at SIP, 500.

Attorneys V. r. McGinnis and G. w.
Hoffman went to Corning Monday and
made application to Judge Towner for
an order fixing the amount of q bond
for the release of DIR. j.. w. Croford
from the penitentiary at Fl. Madison
pending the appeal of his case to the SUI
preme court, a new law going into effect
July LIST, providing that bond can be
given by a person convicted of murder
in the second degree pending appeal to
the supreme court. County Attorney
A. P. Olsen also went to Corning to re-
sist the granting of bond, but after
hearing the statements of the attorneys
Judge Towner granted the order fixing
bond at S12, 500, which it is claimed DR..
Crof1ord will be able to give in a few
days and will be released. His attor-
neys are preparing his appeal, and are
very confident that the supreme court
will grant him a new trial, and claim
that if a new trial is granted that he
will be acquitted when the case IS re-
tried,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
Off For Colorado.

G. M. Ketcham's excursion left on the
early train Thursday morning, the ex-
c%ursionists being furnished a fine special
chair car which carried them through to
Denver without change of cars, a court
esy on the part of the railroad which
was greatly appreciated. The excursion
numbered "a persons, which considering
the extreme cold and wet weather the
past few weeks was a goodly number.
Those who accompanied the excursion
were: G. M. Ketcham, wife and son
Edgar, Mrs. S. w. Hurst and Miss
Margaret, Mrs. Ruth Harris, Mrs. WA.
Boone, Mrs. j.. l.. Young, w. r. Elm
wood wife and son Beryl, Geo. Smith,
Harry Slower, L. F. Garrett, Nor Sankey,
wife and family, Mrs. M. B. Bradshaw,
Miss Athena Crawford, Miss Eta Clark,
Chas. III. Edwards, of Osceola, S. A..
Ellerton, Davis City, Miss Eugenia Be.
dier, Kellerton, Mrs. Murphy and
daughter, Grant City. The most of the
party will make their headquarters at
Suntiower Camp, Colorado Springs, but
a few Of them will scatter to other points.
Mrs. Ruth Harris goes to visit a brother
at Rocky Ford, Mrs. M. B. Bradshaw to
visit relatives at Pueblo, Mrs. ]. l..
Young, Mrs. S. w. Hurst and Miss
Margaret to Denver, where they have
relatives and friends, Frank Garrett to
Pueblo to work for Swift & Company,
and Miss Eta Clark to spend the sum-
mer in Denver at the home OF her aunt,
Mrs. j. P. Hall. The e1cursionists will
not return in a body, as their tickets are
good returning until October.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-10
Crop Bulletin.
For WEEK ENDING July Z, 1902.
Dies MONIES. Iowa.

OS1A
Dies MONIES, Iowa.
The first half Of the past week was
cool and cloudy; the last half was much
warmer with drying winds, and much
more favorable for crops, and field work
on we'll drained lands. The rainfall
was variable, ranging from less than an
inch to over 500 inches, about two
thirds Of the state receiving very much
above the normal amount, and extern
slve areas on the Cedar River and other
streams have been flooded, causing dam
age to crops that cannot at this time be
estimated.
In general the crop situation has
been improved in the larger part of the
state by the few days of dry weather
and sunshine. The condition of corn is
unusually variable as to size and
amount of cultivation, but probably
t~hree-fourths of the planted area is
fairly clean and up to normal standard.
Dry weather and sunshine are now
imperatively needed for ripening and
harvesting small grain and securing the
bountiful hay crop. Spring wheat in
sections where the acreage is largest has
been doing we'll, with moderate damage
by rust, Oats badly lodged in the cent
raj valleys, but the state average is near
ly up to normal, and the output de-
ponds solely upon seasonable weather
in the neal future.
The potato crop is very promising,
though there are some reports of dam
age from excessive moisture:
Crop correspondents, July 1st, report
ed the following averages of condition:
Corn, go per cent; spring wheat, SO;
oats. 95; barley, 81; flax, SO, potatoes,
los. hay crop, 80, pastures, 10Y; apples,
65; plums, SO; grapes, IS.