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EDITORS OF THE SOUTH.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED BY THE
ASSOCIATION.
Improvement of th 9 News Service
Discussed—Resolutions of Thanks
Adopted-A Letter From Fx-Pres
ident Cleveland That Caused Wild
Enthusiasm Memphis the Next
Meeting Place.
Charleston, S. C., May I.—At the
mooting of the Southern Press Association
to-dav Charles R. Williams, assistant gen
eral manager of the Associated Press, aDd
W. B. Somerville of the Western
Union appeared before the association.
The discussion took a wide range,
looking to the improvement of the news
service of the southern press. Memphis was
selected as the place of next meeting. The
annual election of officers resulted as fol
lows:
President—W. W. Screws of the Adver
tiser, Montgomery, Ala.
Vice President —Evan P. Howell of the
Constitution, Atlanta.
Secretary and Treasurer —Adolph S.
Ochs of the Times, Chattanooga.
Directors —W. P. Pinkham of the Birm
ingham Age-Herald , J. H. Estill of the Sa
vannah News, J. C. Hemphill of the Char
leston News and Courier, G. C. Matthews
of the Memphis Appeal, P. M. L. Baker of
the New Orleans Times-Democrat, George
Nicholson of the New Orleans Picayune,
H. Theo. Ellvson of the Richmond Dis
patch, E. W. Carmack of the Nashville
American, and Patrick Walsh of the Au
gusta Chronicle.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
At a meeting to-night the following reso
lutions were offered by S. T. Poole of the
Times Democrat and unanimously adopted:
Resolved , That the thanks of the Southern
Press A sociation are hereby tendered to the
mayor and citizens of Charleston for the con
siderate courtesies extended during our stay in
their lovely city. Our visit to Charleston will
ever be recollected with pleasure, and will
always be prominent in memory'sjnote book.
Rrsohvd, That we are under spe ial obliga
tions to Messrs. J. C. Hemphill and John L
"Webber of the .Veins and Courier for constant,
efforts to add to our pleasure, and wa most
heartily hope that their paths will always be
those of peace, happiness and prosperity.
Resolved, That tor Ihe beautiful entertain
xnent provided by the citizens of Summerville
the associat ion ret urns sincere thanks; that we
herebv tender our thanks for courtesies ex
tended to Cot. s. B. Pickens of the South
Carolina railroad. FI. T. Charlton of
the Georgia railroad. B. W. Wrenn
of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Fallroad, C'. P. Atmore of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad. E. L. Tyler of the Atlanta
and West Point and \lahama Western railroads,
fv H. Hardick of the Georgia Pacific, C. S.
Gadsden of the Charleston and Savannah, J.
V. Devine of the Atlantic Coast line, D. G. Ed
wards of Queen and Crescent, and .1. I- Taylor
and Mr. Cardwell, of the Western Union Tele
graph Company.
A LETTER FROM THE EX-PRESIDENT.
At the banquet last night to the Southern
Press Association and South Carolina State
Press Association a number of let
ters were read from distinguished
people regretting their inability to
tie present. One of these letters
was from ex-President Cleveland to J. C.
Hemphill, editor of the News and Courier
and chairman of the committee on enter
tainment. Tho reading of this letter was
greeted with most re narkable enthusiasm.
Cheer after cheer rang through
‘ the hall. The members of the association
and invited guests yelled and shouted and
cheered until they could yell and shout and
cheer no longer. Such a demonstration
'was never known before in Charleston.
TEXT OF THE LETTER.
The letter bears date April 19, and is as
follows:
My Dear Sir— Your letter of the 17th, invit
ing me to meet the Southern Press Association
and South Caroliua State Press Association on
the SOtb day of the present mouth Is to
hand. The' probability is so great that
a professional engagement will oblige me
to be in another place at that time
that 1 am forced to deohnp your kind invitation.
I know enough of such reunions to be satisfied
that those not fortunate enough to be able to
attend h tve cause for sincere regret. In this
particular case, with the promise of an address
from Mr. Watters' n, the convention can
well be consoled for declinatious
more important than mine. You certainly have
in store a rare treat. Thanking you most sin
cereiy for your courteous invitation and for the
friendly expressions contained in your letter.and
hoping that the occasion of your meeting will
be profitable and pleasant, 1 am yours very
truly, Grover Cleveland.
PALMETTO STATE PRESS.
The Editorial Convention Elects Offi
cers for the Year.
Charleston, S. C., May 1. —The State
Press Association wound up its business to
day. Georgetown was selected as the place
of the next meeting of the association.
Resolutions of respect to the memory of
Editors S. F. Grenehe of the Newberry
Jleruld and D. L Carter of the Lancaster
Ledger were adopted.
B. B. Herbert extended an invitation to
the asssciation to send delegates to the Na
tional Editorial Association, which meets
at Boston, Mass., on June 35. J. C. Hemp
hill, M. B. McSweeny and Hugh Wilson
■were elected delegates t > the association,
with R. A. Thompson, T. E. Bacon and T.
B. Crews as alternates.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President —M. B. McSweeney of Hamp
ton.
First Vice President—L C. Hemphill of
Charleston.
Second Vice President—A. B. Williams of
Creenvilte.
Secretary—C. H. Prince of Florence.
Treasurer—F. Melchers of Charleston.
Chaplain—Rev. S. H. Brown of Columbia.
George William Curtis of New York was
elected as the orator for the next meeting.
CAM JONES AND THE NEGROES.
Eight Thousand Agree to Quit Steal
ing. Lying, Drinking and Immorality.
Charlotte, N. C., May I.—Fully
8,000 negroes were crowded into the taber
nacle here this afternoon to hear Sam
Jones. It was a special meeting for
negroes. In a town of 12,000 population,
such a sight was never before witnessed,
ham Jones talked to the negroes about steal
ing, lying, whisky drinking and immor
ality. As long, he said, as the race sells its
virtue for a spool of thread, or a ribbon, it
can never amount to much.
The most striking scene ever witnessed
was at the close of the sermon, when Jones
asked all those who were going to quit
dealing, lying, whisky-drinking and immor
ality, and hereafter iead a Christian life, to
stand up. The entire throng rose in a solid
mass.
DEBT OF THE NATION.
Its Present Status as Shown by a
Statement Just Issued.
Washington, May L—The debt state
ment issued to-day makes the following
showing:
Decrease of debt during April...s 7,636,901 72
Decrease siuce June 30 61,125,561 17
Total interest bearing debt 803855,353 93
Total debt of all kinds 1,590,842,297 42
Total debt, less available credits 1,015,620,770 28
Cash in the treasury 632.254,790 42
Legal tender notes outstanding. 346,081,016 00
Certificates of deposit outstand
r- 8,700,000 00
Gold certificates outstanding .. 134,6 12,39 00
bllver certificates outstanding . 292,923 348 00
1 ractional currency outstanding 6,912,549 97
Thomasviile Topics.
Thomasville. Ga., May I.—The citv
Cfuucil is continually extending the water
mains and electric light systems. A large
number of new lights have just been ordered
placed in va ious parts of the city.
lattie Annie, the infant daughter of Mr
and Mis. W. W Williams, died yesterday"
George learn has sold out his real estaie
SX/Tenn. 15 " and WIU move
NEGROES IN CONVENTION.
They Express Confidence in the South
ern Whites.
Atlanta. Ga., May I.—A big convention
of southern negroes met here to-day, dis
cussed the race issue, and adopted a long
string of resolutions.
From 100 to 150 delegates were present
from all the southern states.
William Plenger was e'ected chairman
and J. W. Thompson, editor of a colored
paver at Jacks nvihe, Fla., secretary.
The committee appointed to draft resolu
tions reported two sets. The milder was
adopted after discussion. They begin as
follows:
In a republic as this, where all men are equal
before the a*, and a c rtain number being de
nied these rights under that law, it becomes
necessary that they should meet ami discuss
wavs an l means to create a public sentiment
and reach the powers that be to the end that
they shall enjoy those rights that may have
been denied them. For this reason these peo
ple have assembled in convention to day.
We do not belong to tbat extreme ele
ment that believes that the white people
of the south, who are leaders by virtue of
their leading intelligence and wealth, cannot be
induced to suppress the lawlessness practiced
against us. We do believe tbat the majority of
the men who once owned slaves are now willing
to rise in their might and co-operate witti us in
putting a stop to the lynching and midnight
maraudings ot which our people are the
victims.
IN THp SAME STRAIN.
The resolutions continue in the same
strain, complaining of outrages to which
the race was alleged to be subjected, but
expressing conflie.;oe in the friendship of
the greater portion of the white population.
A committee was appointed to wait upon
the governor, the mayor, and other white
citizens and ask them to address the confer
ence to-morrow.
The members of the committee report
that both the governor and mayor con
sented, and will make speeches at the opera
house
Another committee was instructed to re
port to the conference in future any out
rage against the negroes, with the date and
the names of the perpetrators, and to look
after negro orphans, the children of black
fathers who may meet violent deaths.
Prof. Lawson, president of the Alabama
Colored Fair Association, declined to serve
on this committee, stating that no such out
rages were committed in his part of the
country.
Pledger, of course, made an address, but
it was comparatively mild for him.
PUNTA GORDA POINTERS.
Rain Badly Needed—Strawberry Ship
ments Suspended.
Orange Park, Fla., May I.—This part
of Florida is suffering greatly from the
drought.
Shipments of strawberries have been sus
pended.
The artesian well of Mr. Organ is com
pleted, and it is believed to be the finest one
in the state. The water is nearly free from
sulphur and very cold. It is only a 4-inch
casing, and throws out more than 400 gal
lons to the minute. The w ater comes with
such force as to throw an inch stream
higher than any ordinary two
story house. The well is about
350 feet deep. Orders have been
given for a well to be put down at once on
the college grounds, to bo completed in
fifty days, so as to have water ready for use
when the work commences upon the build
ings. The Rev. Mr. Benedict is the agont
in charge of the erounds and buildings to be
erected, and is a man of great energy. The
building site of t be college is a beau tiful one,
being immediately upon Kingsly avenue,
embracing the orange groves formerly
owned by Col. Merrill of Boston. It is
about midway between the St. Johns river
and the depot upon the Jacksonville, Tampa
and Key West railroad.
A ehooner is now being loaded with lum
ber for Mr. Fisher of New Jersey at the
mills now under the management of B.
Alfords, on Doctor’s lake.
The well on the college grounds is to be
put down by a Pennsylvania man who
comes well recommended, having been en
gaged in the well-coring business, for oil
and water, in that state, for a number of
years.
H. H. PHINIZY DEAD.
He Was Brilliant, Rich and Ambitious
to Become a Statesman.
Athens. Ga.. May I.—Harry H. Phinizy,
one of the brainiest and most genial young
men in the city, died at the Commercial
hotel to-day at 2:30 o’clock. For several
days Mr. Phinizy had been suffering from
dysentery, but was better this morning.
About 2:30 o’clock this afternoon, however,
he was seized with a nausea and vomiting,'
and in a few minutes was attacked by a
violent hemorrhage of the bowels, from
which he died before aid could be rendered
him.
Mr. Phinizy was about 27 years old, and
was the son of the late Ferdinand Phinizy.
He had attained quito a reputation as a
journalist, and was regarded as one of the
brainiest youDg men in the state. He had
just announced himself as a candidate for
legislative honors, and was making a lively
race for the legislature. His death was un
expected, and was a great shock to his
many friends. He leaves a considerable
estate behind him. His friends are num
bered by hundreds, and he was a most
genial and courteous gentleman. The
funeral will be conducte 1 to-morrow after
noon from the residence of Mrs. F. B.
Phinizy, on Milledge avenue, and the re
mains will be laid to rest iu Oconee ceme
tery.
CHALLENGED TO A DUEL.
Hon. Phil Davis Wants to Meet J. L.
Harper on the Field of Honor.
Elberton, Ga. , May I.—Hon. Phil W.
Davis returned to Elbert county Sunday,
and Monday morning sent a challenge to
J. L. Harper, the gentleman who assaulted
him a few days ago. Mr. Harper declined
to accept the challenge, on the ground that
he couid not afford to meet Mr. Davi. under
the existing circumstances. It is thought
and greatly feared that this unfortunate
affair will terminate in still more serious
trouble, in which others besides the princi
pals will be involved. Public santimo t in
this county has undergone a great change
m Mr. Davis’ taver.
A DOCTOR FINED.
Dr. H. C. Edmunds, a prominent citizen
of this place and proprietor of the Globe
hotel, was arraigned this morning before
Mayor Hawes, charged with the violation
of au ordinance prohibiting the keeping of
spiritous liquor for illegal sale. He was ad
judged guilty iu seven cases and sentenced
to pay a heavy fine in each.
Hon .F. H Colley was in the city this
week mingling with his numerous friends
here. Mr. Colley is very popular in this
county, and unless Judge Lawson does
some very effective work when he comes
over the odds here will be heavily against
him.
Royal Arch Masons.
Macon, Ga., May I.—The Grand Chap
ter, Royal Arch Masons, closed its sixty
eighth annual meeting here to-dav, after
transacting routine busiuess and re-electing
officers. The meeting was the most har
monious for years anil was attended byover
100 delegates, every chapter in the state be
ing represented. High Priest Tay or’s ad
dress was an able and concise history of
Capitular Masonry for the year, and showed
a great increase both in receipts and awak
ened interest in the work.
In Favor of the Levee System.
New Orleans, May I.—The Times-Dem
ocrat’s Vicksburg special says: “The first
business after the opening of the second
day’s session of the levee convention was
the reading, discussion and adoption of a
series of resolutions declaring emphatically
in favor of the levee system of controlling
the flood water of the Mississippi os agaiust
the outlet system.”
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1890.
TEACHERS OF THE STATE.
THREE FINE ADDRESSES HEARD
BY THE DELEGATES.
Hon. W. J. Northeu Speaks on the
Duty of the People to the Schools—
Eupt. Dougherty of Illinois Dwells
on the Ideal in Education—Dr. White
on the Duty of the Hour.
Columbus, Ga., May 1. —The morning
session of the State Teachers’ Association
was a very interesting one.
Mr. Roberts of Burke county offered a
resolution looking to a more prompt pay
ment of the public school teachers, and Mr.
Harris of Marietta advocated the establish
ment of a system of professional reading
among the teachers.
A telegram of greetings from President
Canfield of the National Teachers’ Associa
tion was read and applauded.
An election of officers resulted in the re
election of W. R. Thigpen for president,
E. B, Smith as secretary, and D. Q. Abbott
as treasurer.
an address by col. northen.
Hon. W. J. Northen addressed the asso
ciation on the relation of the people to the
public schools of (reorgia. He said tbat this
is the most important subject that concerns
the people of the state. He spoke earnestly
of his former and sition as a teacher, and his
great interest in the work of education
still. Upon the teachers, he said, depends
the advancement of civilization and the
safety of the state. The education of the
masses is an absolute necessity. It was use
less to expect further state appropriation
for the schools without a strong public
sentiment in its favor. The legislature
would give the people what they wanted,
but more public sentiment on education
should be arouse i.
HOW TO WORK IT UP.
He suggested that there should be organ
ized a committee on public sentiment, con
sisting of one member from each congres
sional district, whose duty It should bs to
ascertain from the teachers the educational
needs of the state, and to arouse a popular
sentiment in favor of the schools. The peo
ple should be taught to regard the public
school system as a fixed policy of the state.
He pointed out the deplorable condition of
the county schools. The educational race
problem was delicately, but significantly
handled. Local taxation and self-help must
save the country. Col. Northern's address
was a very practical one throughout, and
produced a profound impression upon the
large audience who heard him.
THE IDEAL IN EDUCATION.
Supt. N. C. Dougherty of Illinois fol
lowed Col. Northen in a masterly address
on the “Ideal in Education.” The leading
feature of his excellent address was that
higher and nobler motives should inspire
the child; that the mere matter of money
making and the danger of the present
tendencies is to lower the standard of a
noble and sjblime life.
The afternoon departmental work was
highly interesting and instructive.
A lide on the dummy line which belts the
city was highly enjoyed by the teachers.
DUTY OF THE HOUR.
Dr. E. E. White of Ohio addressed a very
large audience to-night at the theater on
“Toe Duty of the Hour.” His whole ad
dress was characterized by strength,breadth
and statesmanship. He held tbat the duty
of the hour is to educate the masses and
pieserve liberty. The state had a rigat to
educate its children, and its highest duty
was to do it. The state should educate them
to be strong in war and to be
rich in industrial and productive
power and that liberty may be preserved.
The wars of France, Prussia and Austria
gave unmistakable verdicts in favor of pub
lic education. He had some misgivings of
the future of our country. The children
must be prepared for citizenship. His ad
dress made a very deep and favorable im
pression.
The meeting is one of the largest and
most enthusiastic in the history of the asso
ciation.
BTATE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Officers for the Year Elected and
Adjournment Reached.
Thomasville, Ga., May 1. —The state
Sunday school convention has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President—John M. Green.
Vice President— M. Speer.
Secretary—T. W. Dimmick.
Treasurer—A. B. Carries.
Chairman of the Executive Committee—
R. B. Reppard.
The first thing on the programme for to
day was a teachers’ conference iod by Rev.
William Shaw of Atlanta.
Rev. L. P. Winter of Calhoun delivered
an able address.
This afternoon a mass meeting of the
Suuday school children of the city was held.
Between 800 and 400 children assembled,
and the church was crowded. Short speeches
were made by several speakers, and Prof.
Charles Tillman lead the song service. Tne
children had bright bouquets with them,
and at the conclusion of ihe address of R.
B. Ropoard, who was the last one to speak
to the children, they piled flowers high on
his desk. It was a pleasant incident.
THE ADDRESS AT NIGHT.
Hon. A. J. Russell of Tallahassee, who
was to have spoken to-night, failed to come,
and his place was filled by Rev. Hugh M.
Walker of Marietta. His address was one
one of the features of the convention.
The 1 ext annual convention of the state
association will be held in Columbus. The
convention has been a decided success and
the delegates and visitors leave with a very
pleasant impression of the city.
Resolutions of thanks to the railroad
companies, the citizens of Thomasviile and
the gentlemen who have spoken were
adopted with great enthusiasm..
The men who composed the convention
were fine representatives of the common
wealth, and have left behind them a pleas
ant impression oa the people of the city.
Dr. S. A. White of Savannah was elected
delegate to ti e international Sunday-school
convention, which meets at Pittsburg, Pa.,
June 24, and he was also made district su
perintendent for the third district.
COLD-BIOODED MDRDER.
A Negro Fires Into a Gang of Work
men With a Winchester.
Davisboro, Ga., May I.—Early this
morning, whib the service train was haul
ing dirt for the Central railroad’s flower
garden here, Sherman Brookins (colored)
walked out of the cabooso with a Win
chester rifle and shot eight times at the
gang without warning, hiding Simon Kelly
instantly. He shot at close range, and that
no one else was touched was miraculous.
When Kelly fell the train pulled away with
all the hands they could gather, leaving the
murderer loading and shooting at them.
After the inquest the dead negro was
brought to town and turned over to his
relatives fjr burial. Brookins made good
his escape.
AMONG THE ALBANIANS.
A Negro Boy Stabbed—A Child Badly
Burned—A Coming Speech.
Albany, Ga., May I. —Spencer French
and Walter Wright, two negro boys, en
gaged in a serious combat to-day in the
back yard of a Broad street store. Spencer
struck Walter on the head with a heavy
wrench, giving him a severe scalp wound.
In return Walter stabbed Spencer in the
thigh, inflicting a painful and ugly cut.
Tnis morning the 18-months-old child of
C. G. Barfoot, an electrician, stumbled and
fell into a pail of boiling water. One side
of the child was terribly burned, but it will
not prove fatal, it is hoped.
Hon. J. B. Ilunnicut will address the
agriculturists of this section in the court
house here on Saturday of this week.
CURBS CF THE CAPITAL.
Conley Appeals tethe Governor—The
State's New Bonds.
Atlanta, Ga., May I.—Joan L. Conley,
fon of ex-Uov. Conley, who has been twice
convicted of disposing of mortgaged prop
erty and sentenced to pay 4 fine of over
$6,000, or go to the chain-gang, to-day ap
pealed for help to the governor. Mr. Con
ley’s application for commutation of sen
tence hears the signatures of a majority of
the Atlanta bar.
The Seeoi.d Baptist church here has been
threa ened with a suit for damages for the
use of a word which tie Edison people
claim as their exclusive property. The
church folks advertised an entertainment
soon to be given for the charch’s benefit,
one feature of whic i wa: to tie the exhibi
tion of a Georgia-made phonograph. This the
publication mentioned proa i ently. Supt.
T. E. Clarkson of the Georgia Phonograph
Company hastened to notify Rev. Henry
McDonald, the pa-,tor, that his company
alone, or persons acting u -der its sanction,
could advertise or give exhibitions of
the phonograph in Georgia. The
superintendent adds this arbitrary
posteript: “Your present method of ad
vertising the phonograph lays you liable to
suit for damages. Wo object to an enter
tainment in which the word phonograph is
used in any manner.” The word has in
consequence been stricken from the adver
tisement, and the instrument will be exhib
ited without a same.
THE DAVIS FUND.
Treasurer Calhoun this morning reported
to the trustees of the Davit widow and
orphan fui.d that, exclusive of the amounts
sent direct from Mann and Savannah, he
had collected $7,545, with Augukta and
Albany still to hear from. Those cities
were telegraphed for a statement. The
trustees then passed a resolution authorizing
Gen. Gordon and Treasurer Calhoun to
ascertain Mrs. Davis' wishes in reference to
the fund and apply it accordingly.
GEORGIA’S NEW BONDS.
The governor returned from LaGrange
this morning. He seemed well pleased with
the prospects of the new Georgia bonds in
New York. He found many capitalists
interested and anxious to obtain more
definite information than afforded by the
advertisement in order to gauge their bids.
He thinks the state credit has not suffered
through the representations of the holders
of the fraudulent bonds, and that the com
petition will be lively on the 7th inst.,
when the bids are to be opened.
THE OLD CAPITOL.
Joel Hurt, who bid off the old capitol at
the recent sale, this morning sold his in
terest to his two partners, J. D. Collins and
S. H. Venable, and W. H. Venable, whom
the latter have admitted as a joint owner.
Sir. Hurt is said to have realized a hand
some profit. The building will be refitted
at once.
ALTON ANGIBU’S DEPARTURE.
Alton Angier, appointed United States
consul at llheims. France, will leave
Atlanta on Monday for Washington, New
York, London and Paris, in each of which
cities he will make a brief sojourn en route
to his charge. He will enter on his official
duties early iu June.
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
Six Events for the Lovers of the Sport
at Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, N. J.,May 1. —To.day’sraces
here resulted as follows:
First Race— Five and one-half furlongs.
Blue Rock won. with Salisbury second, and
Century third. Time 10:844.
Second Race— Half mile. Highland Lass
won. with Young Grace second and Favora
third. Time 5; IJ4,
Third Race—One mile. King Idle won, with
Eblis second and Pontico third. Time 1:4644.
Fourth Race —Six furloDgs. Tipstaff won,
with Fordhain second and Meriden third. Time
urn
Fifth Race— Five furlongs. Shotover won.
with Golden Rod second, and Autumn Leaf
third. Timel:o444.
Sixth Race— Miie and a sixteenth. Castaway
won. with Eone second, and Taragon third.
Time I:SOJ<.
AT NASHVILLE.
Nashville, May L—At West Side Park
to-day the track was perfect, and the sport
exciting. Following Is a summary:
First Race— One mile. Jacobin won. with
Mary J. second, and Tudor third. Time 1:4331.
Second Race— Four furlongs. Roval Flush
won. with lama Doxey second, and Ferryman
third. Time 51.
Third Race— One and one-eighth miles. Hunt
ress won, with Big Three second, and Bonita
third. Time l:54jL
Fourth Race—One mile. Helter Skelter won,
with Flyaway second, and Marie K. third. Time
1: 43'4-
Fifth Race—Six furlongs. Boodier won.
with Ban Chief second, and Bliss third. Time
1;!6.
PENSACOLA’S GALA DAY.
The Firemen's Parade Followed by
Athletic Sports.
Pensacola, Fla., May L— This has been
a gala day in Pensacola. The fire depart
ment paraded and gave a picnic. Hundreds
of pe iple came from ail parts of West
Florida to witness the display, which
was the best of the kind
ever witnessed here. An elaborate
programme of field sports was carried out
at the picnic. A hundred yard foot race
was finished in seconds by A. V. Dun
woody. who, in a running high jump, left
his competitors and then gave an exhibition
jump of 5 feet 7% inches.
Struck by a Huiricana.
New Orleans, May I.—The Picayune's
Blooming Grove (Tex.) special says: “fhis
city was struck by u hurricane this even
ing, doing great damage to property. The
new Baptist church and many residences
were totally demolished. The postoffice,
Presbyteriau church, and several business
houses were partially wrecked.”
Danville’s Tobacco Sales.
Danville, Va.. May I.—The sales of leaf
tobacc 1 in this market during April were
1,580,240 pounds. The sales of the first seveu
months of the tobacco year were 18,274,000
pounds, an increase over the corresponding
period of the previous year of 3,544,000
pounds.
County's Alliances.
Thomasville. Ga., May I.—The sub
alliances of tnis county held a mass meet
ing to-day and discussed the propriety of
building a guano factory. They will settle
the question in July, and it is likely that
Thomasville will be chosen as the location.
TWO DIVORCE SUITA.
Decrees Granted for Identical Causes
to Two bisters.
From the yew York Sun.
Middletown, N. Y., April 26.—At a
special term of the Delaware ccunty su
pretne court at Delhi, Justice Charles E.
Parker presiding, divorces were granted for
identical causes to two sisters, who had
simultaneously married two brothers. The
action wore brought by Carrie Mayo
against Zenos Mayo, and by Louisa Mayo
rgainst George Mayo, aud the grounds in
each case were adultery and cruelty. The
plaintiffs are the daughters of Garrison
Lakin’of Hancock, and are neices of the
Rev. Arad Lakin, widely known in connec
tion with his services as an army chaplain
in the war of the rebellion, and subse
quently with the New York city Five
Points’mission. They are highly connected
on the mother’s side with the well-to-do
Wheeler family of the Delaware river val
ley.
The plaintiffs, who are still young and
beautiful women, when mere school girls of
;4 aud 15 years respectively, were married,
in a moment of willful caprice, to the
brothers Mayo, who were greatly their so
cial inferiors, and, as it now appears, were
otuerwise unworthy. After about four
years of unhappy wedded life, they simul
taneously appealed to the court for release
from the conjugal bonds. The court awards
to each an absolute divorce, with leave to
resumo her maiden name and marry again,
and with the full custody of her children.
SYRUP OF FIGS.
ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and SI bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N.Y-
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SAVANNA He GREAT ENTERPRISE.
SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY
THE PEOPLE’S FAVORITE.
THE SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY
Beg leave to inform.the public that
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, 20th INST.
ALL LEADING GROCERS AND DEALERS
OF THIS CITY
WILL ATTEND TO AND PROMPTLY FILL
ALL ORDERS FOR
F A MIL Y US E
Of the Savannah Brewing Company's
EXTRA PILSEN BEER,
MUNCHENER HOFBRAU BEER,
A pure and unadulterated brand of choicest
Bavarian Hops of our own importation.
MERCHANTS' WEEK BILLS~
ALL BILLS
—FOR—
MERCHANTS’ WEEK
OR ITS COMMITTEES
SHOULD BE SENT IN
AT ONCE
“SECRETARY” MERCHANTS' WEEK,
TRAVELERS’ EXCHANGE.
TITLE INSURANCE.
The Title Guarantee and Loan Company of
Savannah
INSURES TITLES TO LAND,
Receives Deposits of One Dime and upwards,
and pays interest thereon from the Ist and 15th
day of each month.
directors.
Geo. H. Stone, S. Krot-skopt,
C. H. Dorsett, W. P. Schirm,
Wm. Kehoe, J. H. Fcrbzr,
A. R. Fawcett, E. L. Hackett,
I. Beckett.
President— George 11. Stone.
Treasurer— E. L. Hackett.
Secretary— lsaac Beckett.
Advisory Cos unsel—R. R. Richards.
135 CONGRESS STREET.
THE SUNDAY MORNING NEWS
Will be found regularly on sale at the following
places,
ESTILL’S NEWS DEPOT, 21 Bull street.
CONNER’S NEWS STAND.
E. J. KIEFFER’S DRUG STORE,
Corner West Broad and Stewart streets.
T. A. MULLRYNE & CO.’S DRUG STORE,
West Broad and Waldburg streets.
ST. J. R. YONGE'S DRUG STORE.
Corner Whitaker and Duffy streets,
W. A. BISHOP'S DRUG STORE.
Corner Hall and Price streets.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All persons are hereby cautioned against har
boring or trusting any of the crews of the
Norwegian bark REGIA, German barks WIE
LAND and CARL LINCK. as no debts of their
contracting will be paid by Masters or
CHR G. DAHL & Cos., Consignees.
STATE AND COUNTY TAX RETURNS.
The office is NOW OPEN for Tax Returns for
the year 1890, and will remain open for two
months.
I will, as usual, visit the offices and workshops
of the Central and Savannah, Florida and
Western railroads for returns of the officers
and employes. - JOHN R. DILLON,
R. T. R., C. C.
MAY WEEK
SPECIAL PRICES AT HEIDT’S.
Ten cents pound for Gum Drops; 48c. pound
for Crystallized Fruits; 21c. bottle for Hoyt's
Cologne; 50c. bottle for Florida Water; 30c.
pound for Insect Powder; 10c. and 15c. for Tooth
Brushes; 10c. to 90c, for Hair Brushes, and 25c.
for our superior 860. M,x >d Candy. Call in and
see. Corner Congress and Whitaker streets.
MEETINGS.
LANDRUM LODGE NO. 4S. F. AND A. YT
A regular communication ot this a
Lodge will beheld THlS(Friday) EVEN
ISO at 8 o'clock, at Masonic Temple. /N^\
The E. A. Degree will be conferred.
Memoers ot sister lodges and transient breth
ren are cordially invited to attend. By order of
A. H. MACDONELL, W T . SL
H. E. Wilson. Secretary.
MYRTLE LODGE NO. 6, K. OF P.
The members of Myrtle Lodge are notified
that a regular meeting will be held THIS (Fri
day i EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Members of sister
lodges cordially invited.
W. J. REDDY. G G
Fred Eissfeld. K. of R. and S.
PUL ASKI COUNCIL NO. 153, It. A
A regular meeting THIS EVENING at 8
o'clock at Knights of Pythias Hall
C. SAUSSY, Regent.
Clarence S. Coknerat. Secretary.
THE GEORGIA BAR ASSOCIATION.
Office of Secretary.
Cartersville, Ga., April 25, 1800. f
To the Members of the Georgia Bar Associa
tion: The next annual meeting of this Associa
tion will be held in Augusta, Ga„ on MAY 15,
1800.
Hon. John G. Carlisle will deliver the annual
address. Papers will be read by several dis
tinguished and learned lawyers, among which
will be a history of the Code of 1861, by a gen
tleman well qualified to write such a paper.
Reduced rates will probably be given by all
the railroads. Respectfully,
JOHN W. AKIN,
Secretary Georgia Bar Association.
EXECUTIVE BOARD,
MERCHANTS’ WEEK.
Please attend meeting at
TRAVELERS’ EXCHANGE,
11 O'CLOCK TO-DAY,
For transaction of important matters requaing
prompt consideration. By order Chairman.
MAX ROBINSON,
Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
On and after Feb. 1, 1890, the basis of meas
urement of aU advertising t the Mornino
News will be agate, or at the rate of $1 40 an
inch for the first insertion.
VISITORS ' "
And Citizens of Savannah are cordially invited
to call at 210 Broughton street to see the cele
brated BEAR-HOG captured in Okefeenokee
Swamp, Ga. On exhibition for this week only.
Admission lOc.
notlce
Savannah, Ga.. May 1, 1890.
The firm of A. MINIS & SONS expired by
limitation on the 30th ultimo, owing to the
death of our senior on the 6th of November last.
The business of the old firm will b • carried on
by the undersigned, as per notice below.
J. F. MINIS,
ISAAC MINIS,
Surviving Copartners.
NOTICE.
Savannah, Ga., May 1.1890.
We have this day formed a copartnership
under the firm name of A. MINIS' SONS, for
the purpose of doing a General Commission,
Shipping and Excnange business. Mr. J. C.
HARRIS will sign the firm name by procur
ation. J. F. MINIS.
ISAAC MINIS.
NOTICE.
Neither the Master nor Consignees of the
British steamship WYLO, Rogers, Master, will
be responsible for any debts contracted by the
crew of said vessel.
A. MINIS’ SONS, Consignees.
NOTICE. ~
We have this day associated with us In the
practice of law Mr. J. RANDOLPH ANDER
SON, the firm name remaining as heretofore.
CHARLTON & MACKALL.
Savannah, May 1, 1890.
DB. T. F. BOISEHeON~
DENTIST,
149 Broughton Street.
AN “OPEN HOl SE”~
Of our own, at our Depot on Whitaker, Bar
nard, President and York streets.
The celebration is only one week, but we
keep “Open Welcome” always and we keep an
immense line of all materials for the building
and furnishing trade, which it will pay the citi
zens as well as
STRANGERS
To examine and make purchase from. We
meet and undersell competition, estimate on
any sized order, and guarantee prices on Doors,
Sashes, Blinds, Mantels, Paints, Oils, Wall
Paper and Builders’ Hardware.
-A. HANLEY.
BUILDERS’ SUPPLY DEPOT.
MONEY TO LOAN.
Liberal loans made on Diamonds, Gold and
Silver Watches. Jewelry. Clocks, Silverware,
Guns. Pistols. Clothing, Tools, and on almost
anything of value, at the old reliable Pawn
broker House, 179 Congress street-
E. MUHLBERG, Manager.
Highest prices r>aid for old Gold and Silver.
" TURKISH SALES
OF OTTA OF ROSES
By Pear's Soap manufacturers have bean enor
mous. The genuine Otta of Rose Soap, Glycer
ine, Unscented Shaving Sticks, and Fuller's
Earth received direct at
BUTLER'S PHARMACY,
Corner Bull and Congress Streets.
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.
It is a broad assertion, but nevertheless true,
that Ulmer's "Liver Corrector,” a faultless
family medicine, is worth its weight in gold.
Prominent medical men indorse it, aDd thou
sands of citizens who have used it bear willing
and cheerful testimony to the above assertion.
Silver medal and diploma awarded over com
petitors. Prepared by
B. F. ULMER, M. D., Pharmacist,
Savannah, Ga.
Price, One Dollar Per Pottle.
If you cannot obtain the “Corrector” from
your druggist, send your orders direct and it
will be forwarded bv express, freight paid.
TO THE PUBLIC.
All persons are cautioned against purchasing
that tract of land in Chatham County, Georgia,
immediately south of the extended limits of
the city of Savannah, known as the BRANCH
TRACT, containing One Hundred and Seven
Acres, more or less, bounded on the north bv
Estill Avenue, east by Waters Road, south by
lands of Barstow, and west by lands of Gen. A.
K. Lawton, as 1 have made a contract for the
purchase thereof, and intend to applv to the
courts for a specific performance of the con
tract. J. H. ESTILL.
Savannah, Aug. 80. 1888.
G GUARANTEED TO CURE amm
OONOE2HXA and SUIT AHUKyS
OR MONEY REFUNDED,
T.
Sole Agent, Savannah, Ga.
AMUSEMENTS.
SAVANNAH THEATER
FOUR NIGHTS COMMENCING
Wednesday, April 30.
Matinee Saturday,
Special Engagement of the Famous
MAC COLLIN OPERA CO.
In a Brilliant Repertoire of Opera Successes.
Wednesday—FALKA.
Thursday— THE MASCOTTE.
Friday—THE BEGGAR STUDENT.
Saturday Matinee—THE KING’S MUSKET
EERS.
Saturday Nigbt-BOHEMI AN GIRL
Doors open at 9 o'clock. Prices 3!, 59c.. 25c.
Seats on sale at Butler’s Drug Store. April 28th
GRAND
SHOTGUN TOURNAMENT
(OPEN TO ALL.)
—GIVEN BY
Southern Travelers’ Association.
FIRST MATCH.—Seven Single Blue Rocks, 18
yards rise. Entrance 81.
815 GUARANTEED.
SECOND MATCH.—Three Single and Three
Pair Double Blue Rocks. Entrance $3.
833 GUARANTEED.
THIRD MATCH.—Twelve Single Blue Rocks,
22 yards rise, use of both barrels. Entrance $3
SSO GUARANTEED.
FOURTH MATCH.—Twenty-five Single Blue
Rocks, 18 yards rise. Entrance $3.
875 GUARANTEED.
Shooting will begin at 10 a. m. sharp.
For further information address
G. S. McALPIN, 31 Whitaker street
SAVANNAH, GA., MAY 2d, 1890.
Admission to the grounds free
EXCURSIONS
trail tail.
THE STEAMER
CRESCENT CITY
WILL MAKE EXCURSIONS AS FOLLOWS;
FRIDAY, MAY 2d,
To BELL BOUY and return, leaving wharf
foot of Abercorn street at 3 p. m.
SATURDAY, MAY 3d,
To WARSAW SOUND via Thunderbolt. Leave
wharf at 3 p. m .
SUNDAY, MAY 4th,
To WARSAW ISLAND, leaving wharf at 9 a. m.
and Thunderbolt 10;30 A. m.; returning leave
Warsaw at 4 p. m.
Cars leave Coast Line Junction at 10 a. m.
Fare, round trip each excursion, 50c.
Refreshments on board.
stoves"
SLATE AND WOOD
MANTELS,
IRON KING STOVES*
SOUTHERN GIRL,
LIBERTY
ZR,_A_IsrGKE]S
REFRIGERATORS.
NORTON & HANLEY.
NORTON iSIIiNLBI,
WHITAKER AND BARNARD. YORK AND
PRESIDENT STREETS.
HOUSE FURNISHERS.
PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING.
jr JET YOUR BLANK BOOKS " |)
BETTER THAN THOSE MADE BY j>
JyTICHOLS. HE HAS THE BEST PAPERS J
TN STOCK, AND YOU
QAN MAKE YOURSELF AND HIM ’j''
JJAPPY IF YOU WILL J
QNLY GIVE HIM AN ORDER FOB A SET.
J of BANKS and BUSINESS HOUSES Q.
CEND TO HIM FOR THEIR BOOKS. 93
BAY ST
SEEDS.
T. J. DAVIS & CO.
HAVE ON HAND A LARGE STOCK OF
SEED PEA.S AND MIXED PEAS FOR FEED,
Cotton Seed Meal,
Our Own Cow Feed,
Grrain and Hay.
SOLE AGENTS FOR ORSON'S MANHATTAN
FOOD FOR HORSES AND CATTLE.
156 BAY STREET.
BANKS.
fSAV NGS BAM!”
SAVANNAH BANK k TRUST CO.
4°\o
Deposits of St and Upward ReceiveL
—^jteres^ot^topositsPa^bl^Juart/^b^^
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
The Boss Corn Varnish
CURES Corns, Warts and Bunions. No knife.
No cutting. No pain. Sure cure or no pay.
Sold by all druggists.
J. C. MIMS& CO., Proprietory
SAVANNAH, ga.
NORTON &.IIATNrX J FY.
