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, 1904-06-27
DID GOOD WORK ON
NORTH PARK ROAD.

Chairman j. w. johnson of the board
of county commissioners returned late
Chimney park, where he had been to
examine some work done by County
Road Supervisor Jones Berglund on
the road form Woods lanuing to Noun
tain Home. Mr.. Johnson spent a day
or two inspecting the work and found
it entirely satisfactory, Mr.. Berglund
having placed the road in excellent
condition. The rough places were
smoothed down. many stumps and
boulders removed and the road gotten
into as good physical condition as
seemed possible under the circum-
stances.
, 1904-06-27
IT'S uc To Frank,

Kansas City, June 27.-Unless Sen
ator Cockrell wishes otherwise, the
democratic convention at Joplin on
Wednesday, which elects delegates to
the st. Louis national convention, will
instruct for him for the presidential
nomination. No authoritative state.
ment of Cockrell's desires has been
made public.
, 1904-06-27
PARKER ON SECOND
MANAGERS FOR SILENT MAN CON-
TEND THAT HE WILL BE
NOMINATED.
Will Get Half the Delegates on First
Roll Call, When Number of States
Will Give Favorite Sons Compli-
mentary Vote, Next Roll Call Be-
ing Expected to Land the Plum.

New York, June 27.-The managers
be nominated for the presidency by
the democratic convention at st. Louis
next week on the second ballot. He
will poll half the delegates on the first
ballot, they say, while favorite sons
are getting a complimentary vote. The
lex roll call will result in his NOM
nation, which, they believe, will be
unanimous before the call is ended.
, 1904-06-27
Almost Caused a Riot.

Evansville, Ind, June 27.-Express
Messenger Harry Smith reported to
the police this morning that a negro
had assaulted Clara Weinbach, with
whom he had peer Walking. For a
time excitement was high and a race
riot was threatened, but the police of.
ficers having questioned the young
woman closely, decided the story was
started by Smith to implicate a white
man, his rival. This announcement by
the police authorities quieted the ex-
element.
, 1904-06-27
THIRD BAD FLOOD.
Crops Ruined in Neosho Valley at EN-
poria Again.

Kansas City, June 27.-The third
flood in the Neosho valley at Emporia,
Kansas, was as bad as the W prev.
ious %visitations. The crops are ruin,
ed again, the river being five miles
wide. An lola, Kansas. dispatch today
reports the river falling there and the
damage slight. The Kansas river is
falling rapidly today.
Chanute reports the oil field and
sections of the Katy tracks sub
merged. The river Is rising n a big
flood is expected.
, 1904-06-27
CUT HAND WHILE
WASHING A WINDOW.

Mrs. Gene Gray, wife of the clerk at
the Office of District Foreman Sulli-
van, is suffering with a badly wound
ed nand. She vas washing a window
and cut the back of her right hand on
a broken pane of glass. The wound
bled profusely and the hand is quite
sore, but she hopes to be fully recover.
ed in a few days.
, 1904-06-27
RAIsEo MONEY FOR

DIS ] Ny 7.
A dance was given Saturday night at
the ranch home If Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Perue, near the Soda lakes, which net
ted 81 for the benefit of the district
school of that vicinity. There was a
good crowd Of dancers. Harry Moore
furnished the music, which was Of a
high order Of excellence. County Sur
veyor Buck was present from this city.
, 1904-06-27
Denver Child Burned to Death.

Denver, Colo, June 27.--Theresa
Guerri, the 27~-months-old child of Jo-
seph Guerri, who was seriously burned
by the overturning of the kitchen lamp,
at her home on Arapahoe street, died
late last night from the burns re-
ceived. Although every effort was
made by the doctors to save the little
ones life, the injuries were 30 serious
that she could not be saved.
, 1904-06-27
POPULAR BRONCHo BUSTER
GOING TO BE MARRIEI

A marriage license was issued this
afternoon to Benjamin f. Stone, the
well known rough rider and cowboy,
and Miss Mary E. Howell, the hand
some daughter of William Howell, a
pioneer %ranchman of Beaver creek,
and they will be married Wednesday
evening, Rev. F. w. Bross of this city
performing the ceremony. The Re-
publican in advance wishes them all
happiness.
, 1904-06-27
WorId,, Fine.t euftaIo Killed.

New York June Fixing. supposed
to be the finest buffalo in captivity,
met his death today n a struggle for
leadership with Black Beauty. another
magnificent beast, in the New York
geological park. The beasts fought
for twenty minutes. the fight making
a magnificent spectacle, their below
ings being heard half a mile distant.
, 1904-06-27
BEST WOOL CLIP IN
THE UNITED STATES.

It il now said that the King Bros
sheep turned out the heaviest wool
clip per animal Of any fiocks In the
United States. The price paid brings
the aggregate away above the average
on account of the excellent quality and
great quantity of the wool.
, 1904-06-27
A Sailor Etectrocuted.

Ossining, N. Y, June 27.-Frank
Burgess, a sailor. was electrocuted to-
day for the murder of Captain Town
send on board a schooner in a quarrel
over wages. Burgess recently asked
the governor not TO commute the
death sentence.
, 1904-06-27
BUSINESS MEN WILL OCCUPY
GRAND AVENUE BUILDING

John w. Ernest, assistant secre-
tary Of the Albany County and Inter
Mountain Fair association, and George
Morgan, the expressman, will occupy
the building at 217 Grand avenue,
which is being fitted up for them.
, 1904-06-27
Fatal Tornado in New York.

New York, June 27.-At least eight
were drowned in a sQuall, several In
jured fatally and many badly hurt, is
the record of the tornado about here
yesterday. In East New York many
houses were unroofed, several build
ings being completely wrecked.
, 1904-06-27
Found Dead at His Desk.

Fort Worth, Tex, June 27.-W. H.
Firth, the general passenger agent OF
the Rock Island railroad, vas found
dead in his office at 10 O'Clock this
morning. Firth arrived at the office
apparently in the best Of health. Two
hours later a clerk approached the
desk and found the agent dead. Firth
came here two years ago from Den,
yer.
, 1904-06-27
THROWN BY HORSE AND
SOMEWHAT INJURED.

Steve Frazer, the horseman, who
went to Cheyenne Saturday after a
horse, was thrown by the animal in
that city and hurt in the left side. He
was brought to this city and DR.. Brown
called at II o'clock, who treated him.
, 1904-06-27
GASOLINE sTovEs-oUIcK MEAL
IN NAME AND WELL NAMED-AT
HOLIDAYS.


Following is a list of the letters re-
naming uncalled for in the ~postofice
at Laramie. Wyo., for the week ending
letters in this list will please say lad.
vertised:"
June 81, 1904. Parties calling fol
Brown, Geo. c. Crandell, Geo. T
Chuck, Tom Lee, H. G.
Morey, Clarence Montgomery,
Parren, Charles A. M.
Patterson, T. H.
II. T. BELTZ, P. NJ.
, 1904-06-27

education is observed in increased in
comes Persons with a high school
training average $1,000 a year, while
those with a common school education
only half as much, and the illiterate
about 5000. The college graduate av-
erages about 81, o 0 year.
, 1904-06-27
Pleads Guilty to BoodIing.

an ex-member of the house of dele
gates. today pleaded guilty to the
charge Of boodling and will be SEN
than five years.
, 1904-06-27
NATIONAL BANK CLOSED.
First National Of Saratoga Taken In
Charge by Comptroller.

Saratoga, N. Y, June 2i.-The First
National bank of Saratoga was closed
today by the comptroller of the cur
rency.
, 1904-06-27
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY
SMALL TARGET GUN.

Willie, Watt, Charlie Brands. Miss
Ella Campbell and Miss Bessie Kings
ford spent the day at the natural
bridge on sand Creek yesterday. While
1t target practice with a small rifle
Mr.. Watt was accidentally shot in the
ieshy part Of the left leg, the wound
being very painful.
, 1904-06-27
Count Won specht Killed.

Wiesbaden, June 27.-Count Cham.
berlain Won Specht was killed while
riding in a motor car with Hereditary
Prince Adolf, near Langensch WAL
bach, late last night.
, 1904-06-27
REPAIRING THE CEILING
AT FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

Jackson Wymore has men at work
today repairing the ceiling at the
First National bank and H. d. Beemer
will repaint the whole interior of the
bank.
, 1904-06-27
RAILROAD MAN GETS
THREE RULES FURNITURE

John Slaughter was the recipient of
the handsome piece of furniture given
away by the Three Rules Saturday
night, his ticket bearing the number
ISL.
, 1904-06-27

United States Commissioner of Ed
ucation W. 7. Harris follows up the
advance notice of his annual report by
asserting that the tangible effect Of
, 1904-06-27

Lovett IL doing the pnpering the
other fellows can't compete and are
doing the kicking.
, 1904-06-27

Boys shoes and clothing q specially
Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1904-06-27

Shirts 10c, collars and cu6c Q c. fiat
work IL pieces 15c. City Steam Laun'
dry. Try US.
, 1904-06-27
Mother and Girl Killed.

Alto Pass, ILL.,. June 27.-Six mem
bers of the DeHart family were struck
by lightning today, while standing un'
, 1904-06-27

The largest line OF hobby neckwear
ever displayed In town ut Woodruff 4
Terry's.
, 1904-06-27
PUTTING GRAVEL ON
TENTH AND PARK.

Marshal Stirling is today spreading
gravel on the nine blocks of Tenth
street and Park avenue just graded.
, 1904-06-27

der a tree. The mother and one girl
we're killed n a boy badly lacerated
with splinters. The others are in a
serious condition.
, 1904-06-27

ps,fy Republican soc . month.
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At TRIPLE or JUSTICE
Tine II he District Coari Teasy Was
beveied 10 DNerte ssiis.

The grand jury has been completed
and lie now as work behind closed
doors. On account of the farmers
being busy with their cotton the of
fcers had some difficulty In making
up the grand jury, but the last man
was secured In time for the big
twelve to be sworn In late yesterday
afternoon. Below is the personnel
of the inquisatorial board:
j. @. Malloy, Ferris; o. A. Finley,
Waxahachie; g. w. Martin, Nash;
Walter Morgan, Frost; NJ. J. Evans,
Maypearl; l.. 7. Burford, Boyce;
w. r. Kirkpatrick, Telico; T. +.
Gentry, Italy; w. 8. DeBerrY,
Waxahachie; Tom Martin, Palmer;
z. 7. Firth, Ennis; Tom Brooks,
Italy. ]. NJ Phillips 10 door bailiff.
The field bailiffs are A. w. Wilson,
j. J. McAlpin, J. T. Wright, r. b.
Cunningham, Il. s. Dearborn, L..
g. Runyon, w. II. Forbes, j. l..
shippey, J. AZ. ooffey, F. N. Hughes,
j. II. Smith, T. M. Mckee, j. G..
Sims, Is. f. Abbott.
In the case of Exparte Bob Clardy
to have minority disabilities remov-
ed the petition of the plaintiff was
granted.
Today was divorce day and the
greater part of the courts time was
devoted To undoing the work of the
preachers. A large number of
plaintiffs in divorce proceedings
were in attendance today, but up to
the noon hour only ten DEGREES had
been granted by the court. The
names of nine of the couples legally
separated are given below:
A. G.. Wilkie VS.. Susie Wilkie.
Nora Hopper VS.. J II Hopper.
Minnie Harrison VS.. Role Harri-
son.
Doc Robinson VS. Bette Robinson.
e. Walker VS.. Lille Walker.
Ada Pope VS.. Ed Pope
Lizzie Pedde VS.. a. Pedde.
A. G. Tate VS.. Anne Tate.
After receiving bis decree of di-
vorce the plaintiff in the last named
suit procured n license to marry
Mrs. Ella Paralee Walthal.
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ARSCESS.

w. H Harrison. Cleveland, Miss.
writes, Aug. 10, 1902: II want to
say IA word of praise for Ballard 8
Snow Liniment. | stepped on Il
nail, which caused the cords in my
leg TO contract aud an abscess to
rise in my knee, and the doctor told
me that ! would have stiff leg, so
one day / went to j. f. Lords drug
store who is now in Denver, Colo
He recommended a bottle of Snow
Linimeut; | got jOc size, and 1t
cured my leg. 1t is the best linimemt
in the world.
Assesses, with few excep-
tions, are indicative of constipation
or debility. They may, however,
result from blows or from foreign
bodies, introduced into the skin or
flesh, such as spliuters, thorns, etc.
Sold by Hood & Martin.
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l have bought the business. teams
wagons and all appurtenaness be-
longing to the Whites Transfer
Company, and will continue the
business at the same stand. Mr.
G. +. White, of the old company
will remain with me. The Whites
Transfer Company will collect all
accounts Que il, and pay ali out
standing obligations contracted by
il prior to this date. | solicit a
share Of your transfer business and
promise prompt aud careful atten-
tiOL, Respectfully,
81 r. J. STROUD.
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COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For County Treasurer
BE. MARCHBANKs.
FOR Tax Collector
SIMP SPENCER.
For County Clerk
RUFE r. HENDRICKS
For Sheriff
JOE =. MINNICK.
For Coun ty Attorney
MARK SMITH.
For District Clerk
Tom BURLEsON.
For County Judge
+. L. HAWKINS.
For Representatives. to:elect.)
J. M. ALDERDICE.
b. +. JAMES.
For Supt. Public Instruction
J. I. BROOKS.
For Constable Precinct No, l.
BEN F. ABBOTT.
For Commissioner Precinct q
LEE MOORE.
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fiatrimORlal hatferS.

George j Parks and Miss John
ME Gilbert were married last night
at the home of Harry Parks on Col
Iege street. Rev. J. &. Smith per
formed the ceremony.
This morning at O'Clock c A.
Bruton and Miss Ella McCord OF
the Italy community applied at the
county clerks Office for license
permitting them TO wed. Justice OF
the Peace Anderson performed the
ceremony for the young couple In
the clerks office.
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Given Up to Die.

B. Spiegel, 1904 n. Virginia ST.,
Evansville, Ind, Writes: For over
five years | was troubled with kid
ney and bladder affections which
caused me much pain and worry. |
lost flesh and was all run down, and
year ago had TO abandon work en-
tirely. / had three of the best ply
sicians who did me no good and |
was practically given up to die.
Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended and the first bottle gave me
great relief, and after taking the
second bottle l was entirely cured.
Sold by b. w. Fearis.
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To Discuss Church Matters.

Each and every member of the
Methodist church is earnestly re-
quested to meet at the church to-
night for the purpose of talking over
matters pertaining to the improve
meuts contemplated tor the build
ing. New carpets and new paint are
among some Of the things needed
and a considerable sum Of money,
probably about g. 500, must be raj sed
to pay Oft some debts and make the
improvements needed.
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Katy" Special Rates.

It. Louis, Daily Limit, h days.
Rate 80 10,
st. Louis, Daily Limit 10 days.
Rate So 81
~, Louis, Daily Limit Dee. 10.
Rate Ssg2.N
Remember the KATY. No
change II ears 90 81. Louis, Kansas
CITY, Memphis. Houston, Calves
ton. San Antonio. CITY ~ Mexico,
Los Angeles or san Francisco. No
other tue in Texas can give as good
accommodations Cali as up FOR
sleeping ear rUseFv atiuUM No
trouble ta answer 8aHsttnus
O. g.. MouRF. Agent.
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COMPETENT JUDGES,


Beauty Doctors Endorse Herpieide.
Women who make business OF beau-
tifytng other women come pretty near
Knowing what Will bring about the best
results. Here are letters from two. con-
corning Herpicide.
Il can recommend Newbros ''TIerpi-
eide" as il stopped my hair from falling
out. and as dressing il has no super
Tor
'(SiguedD Bertha A Truiinger
Complexion Specialist
's'4 Morrison st. Portland. Ore
After using one bottle Of ''Herpicide"
my hair has stopped falling out. and my
scalp is entirely free from dandruT
'tSiGncdD Grace Dodge
Beauty Doctor
'1e6 Sixth St Portland ore
sold by leading druggists Send 1nr IN
stamps for Sample TO The Herpicide Co.
Detroit. Mich-
Herring Drug Co, Special Agents.
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Cured u Brly1t's Disease.

Geo. A sherman, Lisbon Red
" Ills, Lawrence Co, y, Y. writes.
II had kidney disease for many
years and had been treated by bhy-
sICIAuS for twelve years. had taken
we'll known kidney medicine and
other remedies that were recon.
meuded hut got no relief until
began using Foley's Kidney Cure
The first half bottle relieved me and
four bottles have cured me 81 tais
terrible disease. Before / began
taking Foley's Kidney Cure 1 had
90 make water about every fifteen
minutes, day and night, and passed
a brtck-dust substance. aud some
times e Shiny substance. believe
/ would have died II had not taken
Foleys Kidney Cure. Sold hy
h. " FeAris
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SubStitutions and adultera.
tions are unknown al Fearis. s.
na 80 be Imna.sgi -

Foley a Co. Chicago, originated
Honey aud Tar @a q throat and lnns
remedy. aud ou account ef tbs gxeas
merit aud popularity ~ Foley :
Honey and Tar many imitation
are offered for tie genuine Asa
for Foley's Honey and Tar aud 70
fuse any substitute offered, 81 na
other preparation wtli give the sans
satisfaction. IL 10 mildly laxative
Il contains no oplaaes aud 10 safest
for chtldyen ard delicate r@fanas
solid hy b. w kwarta.
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Ralph Kerr of Terrell was in the
city today.
Fl. w. Carver of Dallas was in the
city today.
Miss Myrtle Smith has returned
from a visit to Italy.
w. M. Tidwell of Ferris attended
district court here today.
Hon. A. G. Barrett of Bonham,
spent yesterday in the city.
w. Dorsey Brown of kaufman,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Leila Seeligson of Cuero
spent yesterday in the city.
P. J. Hemphill. city recorder OF
Ennis, attended district court here
today.
F. M. Weaver of Fort Worth was
here today looking after the Planters
oil mill.
Mrs. Carl Abbott of Smithville, ia
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. b. f.
Abbott.
Mrs. G. G. Pierson and little son,
Willie, have returned from a visit to
Dallas.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Joe A. Jarrett OF
Houston were visitors to the city
yesterday.
| Miss Louise Skillern has returned
from Colorado where she spent the
summer.
! Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Croker q
Dallas are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c
c. Crocker.
/ Judge J. f. Lancaster left this
morning to visit his mother in Cole.
man county.
/ Misses Bessie and Elsie Graham
of Boyce, are visiting Misses Ida
and s. +. Bales in East End.
/ Mr.. f. +. Wallace of Arlington
spent Sunday in the city, the guest
of his sister, Mrs. d. Mahoney.
| George Stapley and Harrison Nc.
| Clanahan left this morning over the
/ Central for St. Louis to see the
Worlds Fair.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ewell Mccartney
Mrs. A. Mccartney, Miss Kate Ian
caster, Miss Mossie Morris and
Miss Fay Hood left this morning on
the Katy Flyer for st. Louis to visi,
the Worlds Fair.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-27

Mr Jos p Johnson. ~ NelAsea,
Texas mss moved Ga Bayes. la this
county. sad wlil open giFas. class
drae stnfs IS thsl phase Vu October
Isf. Mr.. Iahnsoa comes highly fec
% umeuded e. arst-eiass pharma
rist sud tais paper Wishes Hlm sell
ln ats aew melH
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NEGLECTED. COLDS

Every part of the mucous mem
brane, the nose, throat ears, head
and lungs, etc, are subjected TO
disease snd blight from neglected
colds. Billiards. Horehound Syrup
is a pleasant and effective remedy
Doc, Soc, $l.00. w. A Kendrick, Val
ley Mills, Texas, writes: II have
used Billiards. Horehound Syrup
for coughs and throat troubles; it 10
a pleasant and most effective rem
edy.n Sold by Rood Il Martin.
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weather Forecast.

Washington, sept. ~. East Tex
As. north aud south local showers
tonight aud cooler "Wednesday.
West Texas. north showers to-
might AUd Wednesday, cooler Wed.
uestay
West Texas, south Fair and eoal-
et tonight and "Wednesday
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Weather forecast.

Tonight and Wednesday local
showers, cooler Wednesday.
Monday max. 9G. min. Is
G.. ID. LOS0sEkKk,
Observer.
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HIMAINA

= A. Kead. Clsea, Texas. ~rttss
March ttth. hNl Ny wftst wAa
srFsiuei So badlv by fall thAt 6 as
useless aud after using several
reH asiies t.1af fallni ta give FeIlnf.
usst Ballard ~unw Imminent aui
~as cured . earnestly Feaammnnss
tt tH Rmw auH Suffering from
sHrstus r 6a si f@. sold hv
- a1 s Martin
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-27

a free tsasslesss tng Ts@rsssrss Liver sud
Hla.sA syrup wsli tse ~~mt ia any rwas4es oa
thla papwr whu wlk strife fu ttS rs4aSaass
AusiiSaae Co., GhAatAnaawA. Tunn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-27

Good six room house; good
barn, BID lot; close TO schools.
Extra easy terms; very cheap.
will take mules, horses or lands.
S. L. Fowler. "a
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Nav ! enBhasixs what | have
tried 60 present 30 the public.
that "hiKh standard gssds are
made eli the very best materials.
and in the best manner. and fhnl
Is What yeu are aefting when
yam bay irem fearfs. s.
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Pof hiliousness, headache. dyspepsia
take Df ThAchefs Liver ama Hlood syrup
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Waxahsehie lodge No. ~. will
meet this Monday evening. Work
aud r. a.
GEo. &. SWEAT, W. NJ
W l.. =. LuGH, Sec'y.
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DAILY MARKET REPORT.

FURNISHED by Pat III. Wilson q
Co. Of the Waxahachie Cotton
Exchange. Report changed daily
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Il IL TIME TABLk

at. c.. West Bound
20. 50 leaves 80 an
No. So leaves 6 :4o pm
No, 81 arrives 4 90 pm-Does not run west waxa.
10. " tmxsd1 leaves Is sm except Sunday.
80. 80 arrives .-...-..-......... IL is m
Rast Bound.
80, IL leaves e:47 am. Connects ST Ennis for
Houston.
no "a leaves 1850 pm-StaFts from WaxAhachie
so, "a mixed leaves 70 DIN except Sunday
80 Sc leaves 9 " pm
No. 81 leaves 9 SO am.-Couuects at Garrett for
the North
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PER so NAILS

seA~~e es~e~~ss
Ralph Kerr of Terrell was in the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-13
PORT ROYAL WANTS
SAVANNAH TO HELP.
Beaufort County VIII Figh
Charleston for Dry Dock.

Beaufort County VIII Fight
CharIestOn for Dry Dock.
An effort is being made by Mayor
Townsend of Beaufort, S. c.. to get
Mayor Myers interested in the fight
that Port Royal is making to have the
government dry dock maintained at
that port rather than built at Charles
ton.
Mr.. Townsend was in Savannah yes
terday and called on Mayor Myers at
his office in the National Bank. The
Beaufort Mayor was particularly anX-
ious to get Mr.. Myers to express him
self on the subject and to secure his
promise that he would do what he
could with the congressman from this
district.
Mr.. Townsend said that Congress
had failed to make a further appro-
ton and he was convinced thai
the government had made the dis.
eovery that the dry dock could be bet.
ter maintained at Port Royal. Mr.
Townsend talked at length on the sub
| ject and said that a hard fight would
be made to have the claims of Por
Royal recognized.
Mayor Myers explained to Mayor
Townsend that Savannah has fight
of her own on just at present-tht
fight for deeper water He asked Mr.
Townsend, however, to write him q
letter upon his return to Beaufort and
state just what it was desired to have
done. Mr.. Myers said he would give
the matter his earnest consideration
and advise Mr.. Townsend further.