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The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06

root; corn made good growth and is in
fine condition: minor crops fair.
Middle Section-Carroll-Co is
about ten days late, but is growing
well; fields clear of grass; early corn
Laid by; all crops bel fitted by re-
cent rains.
Coweta-Local showers have oc ~
red; crops are in fair condition, ~
nseasonably small.
Crawford-Recent rains very d rt
fetal to crops and all vegetation IS a
fine state of growth; excellent g. )it
crop; wheat and oats harvested n
good condition.
Dodge-Good rains have been quite
general; corn and cotton doing well.
though the latter is being injured
some what by insect pests; potato crop
poor.
Efingham-Rains greatly benefited
crops; corn made good growth; cotton
late but healthy; minor crops excel
lent.
Emanuel-Weather favorable, CO.
pious rains: crops well cultivated; cot
ton small, but made good growth. TAX
ing on fruit; corn fine; gardens poor.
Fayette-Good rains; corn and cotton
look well; gardens improved wheat
thrashed, satisfactory yield: peas be-
ing sown on wheat land; poor berry
croD.
Greene-Week favorable for farm
work; crops free from grass; some sec
lions still need moisture; pastures and
meadows Door.
Houston-Good rains over most of
the county; a few sections still suffer-
ing from drought; cotton looks fairly
well where rain has fallen, elsewhere
small and growing slowly; corn back
ward. damaged by dry weather in
places.
Heard-Warm weather; good rains in
early part of week; crops growing
nicely, but cotton is small for the sea-
son; corn doing well.
Jefferson-Light showers in some sec
tons greatly benefited crops, rain still
needed in numerous localities; peaches
plentiful, fine quality; melons ripening;
peas sown on oat and wheat fields.
Neutrality-suspicious. partially re-
lieved: crops somewhat improved; fine
yield of peaches; hay poor.
Morgan-Rain badly needed: cotton
fruiting; corn tasseling; fine fruit crop.
Muscogee- rains revived
crops: cotton made rapid growth, but
is being damaged by black root.
Rockdale-Corn being laid by" cot
ton doing fairly well; early fruit rot
ting; land washed by heavy rain on
June q.
Screven-Dsought broken in parts of
the county; crops fine where showers
occurred. and doing as well as could
be expected elsewhere; good fruit crop.
Favorable week; local show
ers have occurred, but more moisture
would be beneficial.
Twiggs-Crops benefited by copious
rains: cotton made fair growth; old
corn badly injured by drought.
ington-Crops improved by re-
cent rains; corn looks well; cotton TAX
ing a start; melons ripening.
Wilkinson Early corn tasseling; cot
ton blooming; sugarcane doing well;
sweet potato vines being set"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
NEWS OF A DAY IN
GEORGIA'S CAPITAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSEMBLED
MEETING OF THE TRI-sTATE AsSO-
CITATION HELD.

On Behalf of the Association the
Address of Welcome Made by
Mayor Howell Was Responded to
by NJ. Edward Wilson of savan-
nah-JOhn Il. Goodwin Announces
for Mayor of Atlanta.
Atlanta. July 5.-The annual con-
vention of the Southern Tri-State Pho
Geographic Association was convened
this morning in convention hall at the
Piedmont. Three sessions daily, morn
ing. afternoon and night. will be held
Tuesday and Wednesday, and the con-
vention will conclude with the final
session TO be held Thursday morning.
The photogra pliers were welcomed to
Atlanta by Mayor Evan P. Howell,
whose pleasing address was responded
TO on behalf of the association by Vice
President NJ. Edward Wilson of Savan-
nah. The feature of the morning was
the annual address of President w. NJ.
Stephenson of Atlanta. His address,
which was ably and thoughtfully pre-
pared, dealt with interesting and
timely topics and made a profound I'M
preston upon the members of the as
ISOLATION. After the appointment of
a nominating committee. the attention
of the convention was turned to mat
tiers of business, and shortly after noon
the session was adjourned.
Odum Has Resigned.
Hon. Benton Odum. who has been
secretary of the Executive Department
for the past two years, has resigned
and has returned to his home in Baker
county. Mr. Odum was recently nom
mated for senator from his district for
the next session. He has large farm
ing interests in Baker county, which
Will take up a great deal of his time.
Goodwin for Mayor.
Hon. John B. Goodwin this morn
ing announced as a candidate for the
Office of Mayor of Atlanta to succeed
The announcement of Mr.. Goodwin
places five candidates in the race. and
the political struggle promises to be
one of the hottest Atlanta has expert
enced in a number of years. The pri-
mary takes place in October.
Mad Dog in Department Store.
A mad dog rushed into Smith & Hig-
gins department store this morning,
while the place was crowded with
customers, principally women, made
vicious snaps at several people, caus-
ed a panic and was finally lassoed and
shot. But for the presence of mind
of NJ. H. Norvel. a clerk in the store
who seized the dog and choked it I'M
til a policeman arrived the panic
would probably have been a serious
one. The dog was shot by Call officer
Tibbs.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr. Charles ]. Harris of Macon is at
the Pulaski.
Mr. NJ D. Dix of Memphis is regis
tered at the De Soto.
Mr. F. B. Stubs of Macon is reg
istered at the Pulaski
Among the guests of the Pulaski is
Mr.. J. f. Hagan of Atlanta.
Mr.. w. f. Guerard left last night
for Flat Rock over the Southern.
Among the arrivals at the De Soto
yesterday was Mr.. r. L. Tye of At
lanta.
Mr.. George NJ. Rogers of High
Springs is among the guests at the
ScreVen.
Mr., ]. L. Watson of Atlanta is
among those who registered yesterday
at the De Soto.
Mr.. E. Hickman will leave this morn
ing on a business trip to New York,
sailing on the City of Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Corcoran
and children have returned home aft
err a very pleasant visit to friends and
relatives in Augusta.
Col. A NJ. Martin and family Of
Shirley, S. c., will spend severa. weeks
at the Hotel Tybee. Col. Martin reach
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
CITY BREVITIES.

In the case of Andrew T. Kelly
bankrupt, a meeting of creditors was
held yesterday morning in the office
of Referee MacDonell Mr.. James E.
Goodman was elected trustee.
B. s. Cassels of Savannah, filed a
petition in voluntary bankruptcy with
the clerk of the United States court
yesterday The liabilities of the bank
rupt, all of which are due on notes and
open accounts with Savannah firms
and concerns aggregate $439.41. There
are no assets.
Twenty-eight children are enjoying
the hospitality of the Fresh Air Home
at Tybee this week. A few of these
will be given leave to stay another
week. About twenty-five new ones
will be taken next Monday. Nearly
all of those taken this week are very
small children.
For being drunk and disorderly in
the Union Station, c. Z. Rhodes was
arrested yesterday by Union Station
PatrOlman Harley. He cursed the ar
resting officer and that charge Was
also put against him. While still I'M
der the influence of whisky. he said he
would make the city pay for his ar
rest.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
TattnnII County Farms.

Claxton. Ga, July 5-The End an
nual convention of the Farmers Insti-
tute will be held here Thursday in
Tattnall Institute. Among some of the
prominent men of Georgia who will be
present are Hon. Harvie Jordan, or
ganizer and director; Col. r. G. Red
ding from the state experimental sta
ton; Prof. VIM. Newell state entomol-
ogist. and Mr.. j. S. Stewart of Athens.
There will be some interesting sub
jects brought before this meeting and
those who attend may expect to get
some very valuable information. A
fine programme has been arranged for
the entertainment of all who attend the
convention. Reduced rates have been
granted by the Seaboard Air Line and
r. e. G.. railroads from all points.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06

cd Savannah yesterday and went at
once to the resort.
Assistant Fire Chief George Mouro re-
turned yesterday from Charleston,
where he had been spending a few
days as the guest of Assistant Chief
Behrens, of the Charleston fire depart
ment.
Among the Fourth of July visitors
to Savannah was Miss Minnie D.
Brickwedel of Jacksonville. who was
the guest of Miss Katie Monsees. Aft
er an enjoyable day spent in taking in
the points of interest in and around Sa-
vannah, Miss Brickwedel left yester-
day Via the Seaboard Air Line for her
home.
Miss Minnie Moehrke of this city,
who for several months has been at st.
Luke's Hospital. New York. taking a
course in trained nursing. will spend
the summer with friends at Far Rock
away. Miss MOehrke was to have be-
gun her prOba tionary term this sum-
ner, but she met with slight accident
and was advised by her doctor to rest
the remainder of this summer and re-
sumo her studies in the fall
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
Concord Lodge Installation.

The installation of officers of Concord
Lodge, No. II. 1. o. o. F.. took place
last night, the exercises being in charge
of District Deputy Grand Master James
S. Silva. assisted by Past Grands r
NJ. Hoynes, J. L. Gordon and w. T.
Mac Donald. After the installation
light refreshments were served.
The following were the officers in
stalled:
Past Grand-S. NJ. Jackson.
Noble Grand-John d. Rodenburg.
Vice Grand-M. s. Hanson.
Secretary-W. II. VIM.
Right Supporter Noble Grand-R. 1.
Love.
Left Supporter Noble Grand-E. W.
Bell.
Warden--C. ]. Anderson.
Conductor-Samuel McLamb.
Right Scene Supporter d. Boriss.
Left Scene Supporter. G. Pardue.
Outer Guard-Frank Drexler
Inner Guard-C. H. Digger
Right Supporter Vice Grand-C. G.
Tiiiunan
Left Supporter Vice Grand-J. e.
Nall.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06

held here some time this month, in
temporary quarters.
Several sites for the new Court
House are being considered and a Sc
lection will be made so that the build
ing may begin at once. The probabli-
ties are that the corner now occupied
by the residence of j. S. Westberry
will be selected and a building to cost
from $4,000 to $4,000 will be erected.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
COTTON IS IMPROVING.
As the Season Advances the Crop
Grows Better.

Washington, July 5.-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of crop
conditions saws:
An improvement in cotton is S2ner-
ally indicated throughout the cotton
belt and while the plant continues
small in the central and eastern dis
tricts, it is now making rapid growth
throughout the belt. especially in the
central and western districts. The
crop is generally we'll cultivated, al
though some fields in Oklahoma and
Northeastern Texas are foul Cotton is
beginning to open in the extreme
southwestern coast counties of Texas.
All reports respecting tobacco indi-
cate that this crop is growing nicely
and is in very promising condition.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
PEACHES AND MELONS.

Railroads in Midst of Season ana
Handling Many Cars.
Up to and including yesterday the
Central of Georgia had moved Cos car
loads OF peaches this season.
The liberia season has hardly be-
gun yet and until that is over the crop
will be coming on in large quantities.
These peaches will begin ripening with
in a few days.
The shipment of watermelons over
the Atlantic Coast Line was somewhat
slack yesterday, the growers having
rushed the crop to get their melons to
the Fourth of July market. For the
next two weeks Georgia melons Will
he shipped to the markets in large
quantities. and for some timR after
that in smaller lots.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
AVERAGE CONDITION
OF COTTON IS SO.
Last Year on June 30 the Condition
Averaged ~. 1.

Washington, July 5.--The monthly
report of the chief of the bureau of
Statistics of the Department of Agri-
culture will show the average condi-
tion of cotton on June 25. to have
been SIS, as compared with SO on May
26. 1904; Ill on June 25, 1908; s4.7 at
the corresponding date in 1902, and
a ten years average of S4.S.
The following table shows the con-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06

dition by states on June Is, last, on
May 26 last on June 25, 1908; June
25, 1902, and the year average respec-
lively:
Texas, SO, "a, 70, 10. "a; Georgia. So,
rs, rs, 81, SO; Alabama. IS, so, rs, a..
S4 Mississippi, SO, So, 81, IS, So; South
Carolina, SIS, 81, "A, 95, IS; Arkansas,
so. IS, Sc: North Carolina, 90. "a, 20.
90, Sc; Tennessee, SO. IS, so. 49,, 81; In
dian Territory, 81, go IS, SO So; OKLA
homa, 80, SO. 81, 90, Sc; Florida. 49,
IS. 81, 90, Sc; Virginia, 81, 50, IS, 3d.
So; Missouri, SO, 49, "A, 90, Sc.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
TYDEE BROKE ALL RECORDS.

Full returns from the Tybee Railroad
show that nearly 1000 passengers were
hauled to that resort on the Fourth.
The actual number of tickets sold was
nearly $780, To these must be added
quite number who used their season
books for the trip, and those who had
purchased railroad tickets with Tybee
coupons. In addition to these there
were several hundred people already
there.
The Fourth of July this year has
broken all records in the matter of at
tendance at Tybee and also of passen-
gers hauled by the railroad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
nlnre nt Vnldostn.

Valdosta, Ga, July 5.-Considerable
excitement was caused carly this morn
ing by a general fire alarm added to
which were scores of pistol shots and
blowing of locomotive engines. The
fire was in a store owned by James
Burgstiner. The department reached it
promptly, but no water could be had
and the store and its contents burned.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
senator Roberts Critically Ill.

Valdosta, Ga, July 5.-Hon. Lewis
Roberts. of Echols county, senator
from this district, has been unable to
attend the present meeting OF the
Legislature on account of illness. He
is said to be suffering with a chronic
trouble and his friends have almost
abandoned hope of his recovery He il
nearly 20 years of age.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
IN COURT OF ORDINARY.
Little Business Transacted on Open
ing of Term.


Though yesterday was the first bust
ness day of the Court of Ordinary for
the July term there was comparatively
little business transacted. The fol-
lowing is the record for the day:
Permission was given the admins
traitor of the estate of Hugh Foley to
sell certain portion Of the estate.
Letters dismissory were granted TO
Gesche NJ. Kuck as guardian of Ade-
leine Kuck, and others, minors; to
John Gefcken. on the estate Of Anna
NJ. Grotheer, and to Col Jordan F.
Brooks on the estate of w. B. Thomas.
Letters of administration were
granted to Rosa Lee Getter, colored,
on the estate of Lucy Williams. col
ored. The estate is valued at about
$4,000.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06

ton was taken up at the morning
service and $3.50 was raised for the
support of a foreign missionary. AS
only 500 is necessary this church will
undertake alone the support of one
missionary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
DEMOCRATS AND POPS
GOT TOGETHER
In Coffee County and Will Have a
White Primary Sept. II.

White Primary Sept. II.
Douglas, Ca, July Sat one of the
largest mass meetings ever held in
Douglas, finishing all business for
which it was called, at a late hour
yesterday afternoon, the Democrats
and Populists of Coffee county got to-
gether for the first time in eight years
and wiped out all past party differ
ences by adopting a white primary to
be held September 18th, both parties
pledging to support the nominees.
Senator Sweat's proposed bill to in
crease the salary of the judge of the
city court of Douglas from $500 per an
mum to some greater amount, is meet
ing with opposition, and doubtless will
be withdrawn.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

Mr.. H. P. Phinney. agent of the Sea
board Air Line, and Mr.. c. S. Mon
teith, travelling freight agent of the
same road, both of Columbia, were
callers at the Offices of the road yes
terday.
Mr.. T. S. Noise, superintendent of
transportation of the Central Of Geor-
gia, has returned from a trip of sew
eral days over the lines of the road.
General Manager w. A. Winburn OF
the Central of Georgia has returned
from a business trip to points on his
road
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
LIGHT TRAVEL TO WORLDS FAIR.
Railroads Here Figure Business
VIII BE Better Soon.

VIII BE Better Soon.
Travel from Savannah to the World $
Fair at st. Louis has been rather dis
appointingly light for the railroads
here. Perhaps less than 200 tickets
have been sold by the all rail lines, and
by the steamship line via Baltimore.
During the coming month and in
September it is expected that travel to
ST. Louis will be greatly increased.
One feature of the travel has been
the very light acceptance of the day
coach rates. which have been made on
a basis of one cent a mile. Nearly
all tickets have been sold at a higher
rate, so that they could be used on
sleeping cars
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-06
WORTH coUNTY's NEW CAPITAL.
First Term of Court Began at syI.
vester.

Sylvester, Ga. July 5.-The first term
of the Worth County Court of Ordi-
nary since the removal of the county
seat from Isabella, was held here to-
day The sheriff also made his usual
first Tuesdays sales here, instead of
at Isabella. The adjourned term of
April Superior Court will probably be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-22

aft where the lookout is more agree
able and join me in game of loo?"
On morning when land had long
been promised and was eagerly looked
for the young Frenchman, NJ. Armand,
mounted to the deck. His face was
weather burned, and the salt breath of
the spume fell damp on his hair. The
Virgini1n came and stood beside him,
and bC tn looked down upon the wretch
ed legion of redemptioners crowding
the lower deck, gazing dumbly up like
cattle.
"A brave sight" submitted Cary, ito
show the riches of the colonies"
His tone was not without bitterness,
as the Frenchman perceived. you
would not have 1t sof"
az? No. We have no need OF some of
the offscouring you see there. 1t will
breed us the curse OF crime. But what
care the factors? It's pront to them.
And what cares the kng7 1t means
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-22
State Electrical Association.

The executive committee of the Ver-
mont Electrical Association held a
meeting in Rutland, April ~ and fixed
the date for the annual meeting. The
members present were President NJ.
Patterson of Fair Haven, Secretary C. c..
Wells of Middlebury, E. E. Larabee of
Bennington, E. d. Blackwell of Brandon,
E. E. Gage of st. Johnsbury, G.. S.
Haley of Rutland and Frank Barney of
Springfield. The members discussed a
number of matters relating to electrical
interests. There are over fifty plants
in the state eligible to membership in
the association, which was organized
two years ago. The dates fixed by the
committee for the annual meeting are
September 81 and % at Montpelier when
the yearly report will be read officers
elected and other important business
transacted.
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Continued from page A.

mans name was Jarrat, and he wore
the uniform of captain in his majes-
tvs horse.
To relate that Captain Jarrat had
carried his handsome face and domi-
neer'ng bearing aboard the ship on the
day of sailing, with Il letter from Lord
Stormont, British ambassador i'm Paris,
hidden in his breast pocket, is TO go
back a bit. Jarrat was close mouthed.
AS far as the other passengers were
concerned he was Il British officer re-
turning to the Nirginas. TO nice eye
he would have betrayed an ovcrinti-
mate curiosity as to certain pas
senger
The second day out he accosted the
skipper, Master Jabez Elves, and wish
ed him fair weather and Il good day
with an insinuating accent which be
tokened bent for conversation. But
Master Elves replied only with nau-
teal grunt.
Jarrat tried direct inquiry.
"Where is the Marquis de la Trou-
erie?"
"Sick," replied the skipper. "In his
cabin" and rolled away.
"Ahr' smirked Jarrat "Our French
gentleman is poor sailor
But as the days went Ivy it became
certain that the distinguished passen-
ger was i'll of a less passing malady
than NAL de mer,
On an evening the captain pushed
open a narrow cabin door at the end
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-22
tobacco, and tobacco stuffs his

more tobacco, and tobacco stuffs his
Golfers"
"Yet some of these may be lifted by
opportunity"
AYE" answered Cary. bad as they
are. Wooden hogs, fair sick for the
lash, Jumps from Cork or lack Latin
sots shipped for schoolmasters. Their
sons may be good citizens. New lands,
new conditions. If this land be not
saddled with anothers ills, here these
shall at least have hope. BY their faces
they leave not much to love behind
them"
Before either spoke again a cry came
up from where a knot of sloven re
demptioners We're gathered-a cry and
hoarse word in one. Down below, at
one side, a woman leaned, hugging a
shawl wrapped bundle to her breast.
(To be continued.)
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