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The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17

Athens, Ca, Sept. 16.-The Univer-
sity of Georgia opened its one hundred
and fourth session this morning. with
probably the largest attendance in its
history.
When the college bell rang this morn
ing calling the students TO the chapel,
it was noticed that it had new rin=
to 1t. The old students and the citi-
zens recognized some change in the
old bell. which had from last fall been
badly cracked. It was found on in
vestigation that il was new bell, that
had been purchased by the board of
trustees. The old bell that has in time
past called so many of the youths Of
Georgia to their rotations, will be
preserved as a relic.
The University Law School has re-
ceived a splendid gift from the widow
of the late Gen. Henry r. Jackson of
Savannah. Mrs. Jackson has given
the law school the library of Gen.
Jackson, which contains d large num-
Der of the best law books. and will be
an invaluable possession of the school,
The school has in years past been
somewhat handicapped by the lack Of
library facilities. but that has been
gradually overcome until there is now
a good library in possession of the
school, such as gives the students a
great advantage in their studies.
The new rule as to the Saturday hol-
iday goes into effect this session. Here
tofore the entire Saturday was given
over to holiday, but hereafter the
hollda% will be on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. half a day on each of these
days
The Georgian. the University maya
zite, will be published this year under
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
HOSTETTER'S
BITTERS
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

~~-~~~-~-~-~~~~~-~-~-~-~-
FLOYD.-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Floyd and of Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Smith and family are
invited to attend the funeral of Law
renee T., son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ
Floyd, from SAT Indian street this
Thursday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
GOODWIN-The relatives and friends
of Mrs. S. A. Goodwin and of A. P.
and L. w. Goodwin and of Mrs. ]. L.
Sundy are invited to attend the funeral
of the former. from the residence,
No. 81 Park avenue. west. at 43O
o'clock this afternoon. Interment in
Laurel Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
PRESBYTERIAN INSTITUTE
Opened Under FaOrabIe AuSpicies at
BInckshear.

ODGneO NnOeE -thSBANACS ~
BInckshear.
Blackshear, Ga, Sept. 16.-The third
gear of the Presbyterial Institute be-
gan yesterday morning with a larger
attendance of boarding pupils than
ever before The opening exercises
were attended by a number of citizens
and patrons. Those who have labored
for the establishment and upbuilding
of the school feel that their hopes are
being realized, and that the present
session will be the best in the history
Of Blackshear. The faculty is the
largest the trustees have ever en-
ployed and those in position to know
think the best.
The principal is Mr.. Thomas G.. Will
kinson, a graduate of the South Car
DINA University and a special student
of Cornell University. He is a teach
er of experience and recognized abil-
ity.
Mr.. w G. Martin, who has charge
Of the mathema tics. has a diploma of
graduation from one of the best mill
tary schools in the United States-the
Citadel Academy. generally called the
West Point of the South.
The department of English is in
charge of Miss Elizabeth Fain, an A.
B. graduate of the State University of
Tennessee.
Mrs. Alma Mcmillan, who has al
ready made her reputation as a teach
err, occupies her former position in the
intermediate department of the insti-
tute.
Miss Annette P. Webb of the Synod
ical College at Talladego Ala, has
charge of the primary department.
Miss Agnes Ezell has charge of the
musical department. She was very
highly recommended.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
THE GRIFFIN CASE
To Come Up Again in the Putnam
County Court.

To Come Up Again in the Putnam
County Court.
Eatonton, Ga. Sept. 16.-Mrs. Lizzie
Griffin, who was committed here last
spring for the murder of her husband.
John T. Griffin, and placed in the Full
ton county jail for safekeeping, ar
rived here to-day from Atlanta in the
custody of an officer She is brought
here preparatory to her trial in the Put
nam Superior Court, which conVenes
next Monday morning.
The evidence in the case is volumi-
nous, and almost wholly circumstantial,
and several days, perhaps, will be nee
essary to a thorough investigation and
hearing. The array of counsel on both
sides is very able and. no doubt. a
strong fight both pro and con will be
made.
On account of. the intense interest
taken in the preliminary trial by the
entire county last spring. it has been
predicted that the selection of a jury
in the case wifi be extremely difficult.
Sam Knowles, her brother who was
at the same time committed for COM
plicity in the assassination. Is still in
the county Jail, where he has been con-
fined ever since the commitment trial.
His trial will take place also next week.
The two trials will be watched with
unusual interest.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Temple. Tex, Dec. 26, 1902.


P. P. P. Co., Savannah. Ca:
Gentlemea-I have spent all I made
in twenty years trying to cure a case
Of Catarrh Opthalmie and Chronic
Hepatitis I contracted during the late
civil war. and one year 1 spent $4,000
and found no relief until 1 bought of
R. S. Hamill, Temple. Tex, five bot
ties of P. P. p. made by P. P. P. Co.
l have been completely relieved, and
can do more work than any man that
is 66 years old. I can read now with
out spectacles. I could read before
commencing with spectacles. Yours
truly, (signed) S. A. SEELY.
The above certificate has been sent
US from r. S. Hamill, proprietor Palace
Drug Store, Temple, Tex. Yours truly,
p. P. P. CO., Savannah, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
AGED 113 YEARS.
Drinks and Chews, and Has Been
Married Five Times.

Married Five Times.
Columbia, S. c., Sept. 16.-According
to Glasgow Harris, colored, of New
berry county, who claims to be 113
years old whisky and tobacco has lit
tie to do with longevity. This old man
says he has chewed and smoked all
the time and drank all the whisky he
could get. Harris lives about twelve
miles from Newberry and for the first
time in five years visited that town
yesterday for the purpose of purchas-
ing some fshhooks. He has been
married fve times and is the father of
thlrty~Seven children. He only knows
where one of them is, but thinks others
may be living. He remembers when
there was nothing in the town of New
berry but the court house. The old ne
gro is remarkably erect for one of his
years and says he sees no reason why
he should not live for a long time yet.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
STARKE IS HELD FOR
THE KILLING OF ANGEL

Jacksonville. Fla. Sept. 16.-J. E.
Starke to-day had his preliminary trial
before Justice Cannon, on the charge
of numbering John Angel, and was held
without bail.
The two men were brothers-in-law,
and the evidence showed that Angel
was shot over the counter Of the South
ern Express Company. of which he was
cashier starke was formerly auditor
of the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key
West Railroad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
INST RANCE.

1 beg to inform the public that on
Oct. 1st l became associated with Mr.
r. M. Hull in the insurance business
Mr.. Hulls agency represents the hest
Fire, Life and Accident companies IN
the country. A share of your valuable
patronage is solicited, and will be
highly appreciated. l will be pleased
to call and confer with you at any
time. Phone 324.
JOS. F. DOYLE,
No. 10 Drayton Street,
ProVident Building
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17

Richmond. Va. SEPT. l6-The re-.
Gently launched cruiser Galveston len
here to-day under tow 81 a government
tug. Tor Norfolk where she IL 10 be
completed A second government tuf
followed the tow, every precauflou be-.
tug taken 90 insure the arrival OF 90,
Galveston at her deffinatlon ID safets
and ln reasonable time.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
ISLAND HARBOR HOUSE,

Those contemplating a trip North for
the months of September and October
will find Hague-on-L George an
ideal place to spend an autumn vaca-
ton, and in consideration of this fact
the Island Harbor House and Cottages
will remain open for the reception of
guests until Nov. /. Rates $1.50 per
day; IS to $40 per week. Best Savan-
nah references given. Booklet for
warded on application. Address
B. A. CLIFTON, Proprie tor.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
Now Rnnk nt Snnrka.

Sparks, Ca, Sept. 16.-News has lust
been received from Atlanta that Sec
rotary of State Phil Cook has granted
a charter for the Merchants and
Farmers Bank of Sparks. The bank
is capitalized at $4,000. j. w. Pur-
dom is one of the incorporates of
the organization
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
COURT At WAYCROSs,
JehOrds Was Found Guilty of Cru
city to Animals.


Waycross, Ga, Sept. 1S-The Grim
insl docket in the City Court was call
ed this morning and eleven cases were
disposed of. The first two cases of
vagrancy were among those who en-
tered plea of guilty. The Migrants
were negroes, and Judge Reynolds SEN
fenced them to twelve months on the
county changing.
s. V. Jeffords. a prominent farmer,
was tried for cruelty to animals and
the jury returned a verdict of guilty.
The evidence against Mr.. Jeffords was
that he had Intentionally wounded a
bird dog belonging to a hunter who
was on his land last December Judge
Reynolds has not as yet passed SEN
tence on Mr.. Jeffords.
Court will continue tomorrow. but
will probably be adjourned tomorrow
night.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
Heavy Rains at Sparks.

Sparks, Ga, Sept 16.-Heavy rains
have been falling here ever since
Sunday morning. The check dam at
the McCranie mill pond broke this
morning and the water is flooding the
woods. The rains have damaged the
tracks of the Nashville and Sparks
Railroad and delayed the trains.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
NOTICE.

Savannah, Ga, Sept. H. 1903.
BY order of the Hon. A. H. Mac
Donell, Referee in Bankruptcy, all par
ties indebted to The S. w. Branch Co.
are directed to make full and imme-
date payment to
LOUIS w. ROBERTS, Receiver.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
An GROOT's MAnKET.

The best OF Veal. the best OF Lamb.
the best Of Steaks. the best Of every
thing that's good 10 eat.
Liberty and jefferson streets.
Both phones 49,.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
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HEAVY RAINS AT WAYCROSS.

Great Damage 10 the County Roads
Is Reported.
Waycross, Ga. Sept 15.-The heavy
rains continued in this section
throughout last night and to-day, and
the rainfall for the twenty-four hours
up to o'clock this afternoon is prob
ably greater than any time this year.
For a short time this afternoon the
wind was blowing at a greater velocity
than at any time during the week,
but no damage is reported. Last
nights rains caused great damage to
the county public schools, many wash
outs being reported from all sections.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
NOTICE.

To look stylish and dressy you must
get your clothes from reliable tailors
or clothing houses, and when they get
soiled or dirty you must have them
cleaned by a reliable house, and that
is THE NEW YORK DYE WORKS,
Whitaker and State streets. Dry
cleaning and mourning blacks a spec
ialty. Lace dyed to match any dress
pattern. Established 1891 Both
Phones 943
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
CITY PROPERTY TO RENT
TURKISH BATHS
SPECIAL NOTICE.

John Wolf, Florist. calls your attten-
ton to plant now the following bulbs:
Roman Hyacinth. Paper White Mar
cissus and Yellow Trumpet Daffodils.
Nursery OFT and Anderson streets.
Both Phones 634
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
REAL ESTATE OWNERS.

If you want your vacant houses
rented give me a chance at them. 1
have rented nearly everything 1 have
and need some more houses to supplv
the demand, especially high class
houses.
G. A. MERCER, JR.,
Southern Bank Building.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17

A very large line Of Ladies ana
Gents Garments 10 b. sold on easy
terms with the payments ~ al 30 ~
week a. ths o. r. OUTFlTTERs. IA
whitaker streeL near Broughton
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
CLEARANCE SALE

of Paints, Stains, Colors and Varnishes.
Until cleared out all stock will be sold
regardless of cost, in order to make
room for our own goods made in ga
vannah. Remarkable low prices on
Wall Paper. Picture Moulding, Glass
and Prepared Kalsomine. Ali Ingram
Wall Papers purchased here will be
put ON walls free OF charge.
VIM. TAYLOR & SONS.
K. OF P. Hall. Ga. Phone S77.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.


SECURITIES WANTED.
City of Savannah Bonds.
Citizens Bank Stock.
Chatham Bank Stock
Savannah Trust Company Stock.
Chatham r. T. and Imp't Co. Stock
VIM. NJ. DAVIDSON & CO..
ITO Bryan Street, East.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.
TO M FRIENDs.

/ am now az the Metropolitan Cloth
ing Company. VIII be- pleased 10 have
you call
NICHOLAS SAMPSON
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
NERVOUS WOMEN

Women who are almost distracted at
the slightest noise, who are easily ia
tigued and unable to sleep, should CON-
mence taking Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers at once Hundreds OF women suf-
fering from Female Complaints have
voluntarily testified 10 its efficacy in
cases of Cramps, Nausea. Headache,
Insomnia, Indigestion Gnl Constipa-
ton. You ill therefore make no mis-
take in irwin. 1t. Don't accept a sub
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17

OLD NEWSPAPERS. 900 ToA ss
cents, st Business onlces
News.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-17
MEETINGS.

THE HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.
savannah, Ga, Sept. II, 1903.
A regular quarterly :. n .ssF<A
meeting of the Hiber- IFsANN\EN4@<A
MAN Society will be -sallMsA \xSSSS51'fR
held at its rooms in the SIcyA&H 40
Georgia Hussars' Club % ~
this Thursday evening. at $3.50 o'clock
p. w. MELDRIM, President.
JOHN M. HOGAN, Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
For Sale and Rent.

A good farm for sale in Warren
county q miles from Macon, N. g.
400 acres. 200 acres cleared, balance
in woods we'll tlmbered with cord wood.
Good land for Tobacco, Cotton and
Corn. Tenant houses and good water.
Terms: One-fourth cash, balance Ill
one, two, three and four years.
FOR SALE
One tract OF land 81 miles from En-
field containing about 81 acres; a coed
house on place can be bought cheap.
One town Honae and Lot on Roam
oke street.
RENT.
One lot on west side Main street IN
front OF the Howard house 5Ox2OO feet.
One lot corner Fifth and Church
streets, 10Ox2GO.
One 4-room House Oh 9th street.
One Groom House on Sth street.
Terms made known on application
Apply to billiard & HOUSE.
Scotland Neck, n. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper Will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages, and
that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitut;onai treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is takea internally acting directly
upon tie blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building ur
the constitution and assisting nature iu
doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in It's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list OF testimonials.
Address, F. J. Cheney & Co.. Tole
DO, o.
gg Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19

DIssoLvED--Mess. Bryan and Whit
ley, WHO have been doing a brokerage
business together here, have dissolved.
Each will run like business here for
himself.
GONE TO RALE1GH.-Mess.C G. T. Law
renee, S. w. Morrisett, w. II. Josev
and Rev. Nj. l.. Kesler went to Raleigh
Tuesday in the interest of temperance
icgi station which is to be considered
this week.
SPELLING BEE.-The first spelling
contest will take place Thursday night
the Goth inst, at Vine Hill Female
Academy. The first seventy pages of
the blue back contain the words to be
used. Public invited.
A handsome little pocket diary for
1908 which contains some useful il
formation, may be had by sending g
cent stamp to G. A. Snow & Co., War
den Building, 523-9th street, Wash
ington, D. G. THE COMMONWEALTH
is under obligations for one OF these
diaries.
Mr.. HUNTERS APPOINTMENTS. THE
COMMONWEALTH has been asked to an
at Hobgood Friday night, Feb. Goth, at
Dawson Sunday 22d, and at Tillery
Sunday night 22d. Mr.. Hunter Is
field agent for the Baptist Female Uni
versity at Raleigh, and his work is a
worthy one.
The MARRIAGE VoW.-In view of
the discussion of the divorce law before
the Legislature now, the article on the
fourth page contributed to The Com
MoNwEALTH is Of special interest. Di-
vorce laws ought not to be made easy,
and when the marriage VOW is consid-
cred in it's true light, as shown by our
contributor, there Will be fewer de.
| mands for their use.
SEVERE SroRM-Monday night all
this section was swept by sever g
wind. At Hobgood there was some
damage and below Palmyra the school
house in which Miss Annie Dunn was
teaching was blown down and she had
| to suspend school. Several tenan,
| houses were blown down on MIR. Joseph
Eeriy's farm with damage of ST 900,
some men were caught under the
houses, and were painfully injured.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
Purely Personal
/ Stems about People
7 who Come and 90

Mr.. Sam Hoffman went to Colds
boro last week.
Mr.. P. L. Salisbury, OF Hamilton,
was here Tuesday.
DR.. J. E. Shields returned a few days
ago from visit to Weldon.
Prof. L. w. Bagley went to Littleton
Saturday on business.
Mess. P. e. Gregory and N. L. Sted-
man, of Tillery, we're here Tuesday.
Miss Fannie Harrell has taken a po-
sltion as saleslady for M. Hoffman &
Brother.
Mrs. N. B. Josey and Miss Kate Bag
ley went to Wake Forest last week TO
attend the Anniversary exercises. They
returned Monday.
Mr.. M. Oppenhelmer, OF Rocky
Mount, has been here this week visit
ing the families of Mess. M. and G
Hoffman and Mrs. Stern.
Mr.. S. w. Edwards left Saturday for
short visit to relatives in Virginia.
He will then go to Providence, R. L.,
where he will again spend some time
with his sons and daughters there.
Mr.. Frank Bowers left Saturday fer
Washington, N. c., where he has gone
to accept position as salesman. He
has been with Mess. NJ. Hoffman &
Bro. several years, and has many friends
here who regret his going. He is a
clever young man and the people OF
Scotland Neck warmly commend him
to the people of Washington.
Mrs. M. NJ. Nelson, the popular sales
lady for M. Hoffman & Bro, left some
days ago for her home in Greenvllle.
She has been with the Mess. Hoffman
three years, and the constant strain OF
business caused some nervous prostra-
ton and she had been IN bed three
| weeks before she went away. Mrs.
| Nelson's host of friends here greatly
regret her leaving and would be de-
lighted to see her return. She made
friends of all whom she met and her
departure from the town is regretted
by all. She has countless charms OF
life and character and her impression
and influence upon the people of Scot.
land Neck Will remain for many, many
years. She will always find a warm
welcome by all whenever she may
choose or chance to come this way.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
DAVIS ON GOSSIP.

Cor. to the Commonwealth
DAWSON, N. c., Feb. 16, 1908.
Mess. Johnnie Lawrence and Archie
Deberry spent day in Enfield last
week.
Mr.. J. J. Partin has accepted posi-
ton as salesman for Mr.. Balfour Dunn
made vacant by Mr.. Horton Klmball.
We are glad to note Mrs. Mollle
Pope is convalescing.
Mr.. Randall Leggett will return to
his home in Georgia Monday, 18th, to
the regret OF many friends.
Mr.. Rinaldo Fleming, of Enfield,
spent day here last week visiting rel
atiyes.
Mr.. J. J. Barnes went to Enfield
Thursday.
Mr.. W. E. File ming, of Noraeets
spent lew hours here Friday night.
Miss Minnie Bradley, of Enfield, at
tended an entertainment here Friday
night.
Mr.. Lynn Branch went to Enfield q
day last week.
DR.. 0. G. S:allings went to Enfield
on business Saturday.
Miss Annie Lawrence, of Scotland
Neck, visited her parents here Sunday
Miss Ella Stallings spent day in
Enfield last week visiting her sister
Mrs. Frank Branch.
Mess. Will Partin. Walter Barnes
w. B. Barnhill and G. E. Pope art
completing more new tobacco barn'
and pack houses, which mean increasl
Of their tobacco crop,
The farmers have not yet begun t.
work on their crops, but we guarante,
our Dawson farmers will come out al
right in the end.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
Encourage the Good Work.

To THE EDITOR -
I have been as greatly interested in
the temperance movement as any one
In our community and have read with
much pleasure what the newspapers,
secular and religious, have had to say
about it. 1t argues well that the petit
tions and representatives sent from all
over the State to appear befole the
committee on Propositions and Griev-
ances have seemed to create stronger
sentiment in favor OF temperance.
It is my earnest desire that the
wisest law for prohibiting the manu-
facture and sale OF all intoxicants shall
be enacted. ] have no vote, but had l
a hundred they would all be given
gladly for Kidding our State OF this ter
rible curse.
I want to thank the faithful editor
of IHE COMMONWEALTH for the noble
stand he has taken on this great subject
Keep on doing your best for the build
ing up of the right and the downfall Of
the wrong. May heavens blessings at.
tend you and success crown your efforts
What shall we do with the cigarette
In my opinion it is first cousin, or may
be twin brother to drinking. Can't il
be taken out OF the State also?
MOTHER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
Letter to w. E. Smith.

Dear Sir: Here's what 'sfewer gal
Ions" means
Mr.. n. Avery of Delhi, N. Y, owns
two houses exactly alike. He painted
one with mixed paint-took twelve
gallons. Painted the other with Dew oe
bought twelve gallons and had SIX
gallons left. Same painter-George
Gilbert.
The secret is Devoe Lead and Zinc
is one hundred per cent. paint; the
mixed paint was about Fifty per cent.
paint and fifty per cent. adulteration.
, Here is an analysis of a mixed paint
sid in your nelghborhood:
Lead, zinc and color Al per cent.
Lime and China clay 30 e
You see SO per cent. Is aduiteration
What is it Tor?
To fill the can; to take unfair ad.
vantage of ,our very natural and right
desire to make your house-palnting
cost as little as possible.
The cheap paint is Devoe Lead and
Zinc, because it is all paint-no ex
oense for any thing eise-and it does
not waste your money.
Yours truly,
F w. DEvoE & Co.,
New York.
P. Sc. I. Whitehead & Co. sci
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-19
Notice..

BY virtue OF decree of the Superior
Court of Halifax county rendered the
.. day CT January, 1908, in special
proceedings to cell land Tor assets
wherein Whit A. Johnston, executor
of Mrs. M. 4. Johnston, is plaintiff and
w. d. Johnston and others are defend
ants, will on the 2lst day OF Fehru-
ary, 1908, sell to the highest bidder for
cash at the depot in the town OF Little
ton the following described land
bounded on north by lands of D. b.
Gholston and Mrs. Il. A. Little, on
west by land OF B. Il. Browning, on
south by lands Of the Mrs. M. A. John
, ston heirs, and known as tract OF land
occupied by w. s. Johnston at the
time of his death and owned by Mrs
NJ. A. Johnston at the time OF hei
death, and containing about sixty acres.
WHIT A. JOHNSTON, Com.
1.09.5t