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2 BROOKLYN AT THE RACES CASTAWAY WINS THE HANDICAP IN A CANTER Twenty Thousand People Present end the Betting Bine Swarming with Excited Humanity—The Pleasure of the Day Marred by a Drlzzle-Bace land Scratched.! Brooklyn, May 15-Ttae Brooklyn jockey Club to-day probably had the larg est attendance seen at its tracks Since the opening day, the occasion being the begin ning of its spring meeting. In addition to this was the attraction of the Brooklyn handicap, one of the great winter betting events. There were at least 31,000 people present. The weather was unpleas ant, rain coming down in a drizzle during the afternoon. The track was very muddy, although cot ex actly “holding.” The eTent of the day— the Brooklyn handicap— resulted in a somewhat unpleasant surprise tor the bulk of the backers, inasmuch as a horse that bad been running poorly at the winter track won in a convenient kind of canter. In fact, Castaway had the race won after the first hundred yards, none of the others, •eemingly, being able to get np to him. LOS ANGELES SOT A X ARSIR. Los Angeles, the favorite, to the surprise of every one, was never m the race at all, and the only animal that made any preten sion to covering ground was Badge. Casta way held the front right along, and appar ect!v without much effort, but it wa~ a good race under the circumstances and tfie tune was surprisingly slow, the first half being in 61 seconds and the mile in 1:43. Ot course many of the spectators voted the lace a fizzle, but then they looked at it from a prac tical. or rather a mercenary point of view. Yerv Little interest was taken in the other events, although they resulted in capital finishes. A ROnCART. Following is a summary: First Kacr— Fire furlongs. Civil Service won. with Blue Rock second and Fordham third. Time 1 *34- . . _ Scooxn Race—Rile and a sixteenth. Ecn won. with Sluggard second and MadaoDe thud. Time not taken THmr Rack—Half mile. Abundance won. With Terr ier second and Turmoil third. Time jKhi. Fr rara Race—Brooklyn handicap SIOO each, tbcol.bt- aid sufficient to make the value of state 5 ; m.c and a quarter. Just before the star event of the evening the betting paddock was a sight. Men fought like tigers to reach the b.'Okmakera. Ola rmce-goeri say they never saw such ex citement around the track. To aud to the turmoil it was announced that Raoeland, one of the heaviest backed horses entered, had been scratched and hundreds that had their money on that horse were making frantic efforts to place their monev elsewhere. Finally the last bugle call sounded and Badge waa the first to aprear, followed by the otnera The usual parade was omitted. After a delay the Rg fell to an excellent start, but Casta wav at once took the track, and passing the rand tad a lead of fully four lengths, with Bit Dix n next, lapped by Vengeur, Cyno sure and Eric. They ran in this order till around the first turn, and entering the back stretch. Pas-ing the mile pole Cast away led bv a length and a half, with Eric •econo, a length before Sir Dixon: be in turn lapped by Vengeur, was a neck before TSadge. From this point out the race was a perfect procession, Castaway win ning in a slow canter, and almost puiied up, by eight lengths. Badge, who came strong in the stretch, finished second, two lengths in front of Eric, who was two lengths in front of Com-to-Taw. Three lei-gths behind came Los Angelos. The rest straggled in. Sir Dixon finishing next to the last, and Vengeur being whipped in. The time was 2:10. Mutuals paid $202 and the place $.12 and BivOge sls. :r ?H Race—Ow half mile. Correction won. with Oaudine seoond. and Reconnoiter third. Time JS I. Sixth Ra r*_One mile. Bporting won, with F i rmed second, and (guess! third. Time 1:15J4 THE OAT AT LOUISVILLE. Louis ville, Ky., May 15. —The weather to-day was 0001, with a bright sun, and the track was nearly dry but slow. The events were as follows: FieSt Race—Half mile. Ora won, with Ka trina second. and Jeanette third. Time :5& bE.'-' vn Race—Half mil-. Rose Howard won, whs Major Tzoraton second, and Woodford third. Time :52- Third Race—One mile and seventy yards. Eeuiir dropped out at the half mile. Mount Lebanon won. with Cecil B. second. Time 1:53. Form Bace—Five furlongs. Planeaette was Hi at the posh Lady Washington won, with Ethel second and Anne Elizabeth third. Time y.‘isU- Jim Race—One mile. Louisa Forrest won, wit b Eugenia second and I.innie third. Time :VA4- ' GEORGIA 3 BAB ASSOCIATION. The Seventh Annual Meeting in Bes elon at Augusta. Augusta, Ga., May 15.— The aeventh annual meeting of the Georgia Bar Asso ciation convened here to-day. Hon. John G. Carlisle, who had promised to deliver the annual address, could not be present on ac count of the senatorial election in Ken tucky. The judges of the supreme court of Geor gia and many prominent lawyers are in attendance. The president, CoL George A. Mercer, delivered an able address on “The Philosophy of Legal Biography.” Judge Richard H. Clarke, the only survi vor of the commissioners who prepared the code of Georgia,read an interesting history of the codification, and gave the chief crodu to Thomas R. Cobb. Georgia ■was the first state in the union to codify her laws. The association will take steps to secure wide circulation of Judge Clarke’s paper, which is deemed of great historical importance. An essay by Hon. Claude Estes on the “Evils of Excessive Legislation” was read. Ex-Governor H. D. McDaniel presented Die report of the committee on jurispru dence and law reform. Out of the Race. Elberton, Ga., May 15.—Hon. E. B. Tate, a candidate for representative in this county, retires from the race in a card in the Gazette to-day. He gives as a reason for his retirement the fact that his health will not permit him to engage in such a hotly contested scramble for the office as the present race promises to be. Mr. Tate Is a good citizen, and would have made a safe representative. A Negro Brute Lodged In Jail. Elberton, Ga., May 15.—George Penn, a desperate negro who livea in this county near Bowman, has been arrested by Bailiff Deadmyles under a warrant charging him with assault with intent to rape upon the 13-year-old daughter of D. S. Butler. Upon his failure to give a £2,000 bond he was lodged in jail to await his trial in the supe rior court in September. Water Works for Eatonton. Eatonton, Ga., May 15.—The old Jen nings mill site on Baptizing creek has been purchased by B. D. Lumsden of Macon with a view of making a reservoir thero for furmsning the city with water. He also contemplates the erection of an ice factor)’. Kentucky’s Prohibitionists. Lexington Ky„ May 15.-The pro hibitionists of Kentucky held a state con vention here to-day. I u their platform they strongly favored woman sufferage Mrs. Josepnine K. Henrv of Versailles was uorainatod for clerk of the court of ap peals. Temperance meetings are being held to-night* and the convention will continue in session to-morrow. BRUNSWICK'S BOILING WELL. A Thermometer Heft in it 45 Seconds Reg.sters 113 Degrees Brunswick, Ga.. May 15.—The water in the large well at the cotton factory was as warm to-day as it was Wednesday. Early in the morning visitors were noticed at the factory examining the water. This after no n a reporter went out to the factory. He found Messrs. A. A. Gaddis,C. F. Brown, J. L. Beach, and J. M. Madden, aid other prominent ed.zens testing the water. Mr. Gaddis put a thermometer into the water, and let it remain 45 eeconds. When it was taken out it registered 113°. THE SCTPhT UN DIMINISHED. Capt. Kennon. superintendent of the mill, had a pump placed in the well and has been running it since Monday afternoon, pump ing 600 gallons of water per hour, but still the supply remains undtmimshed and the heat the same. It was suggested by some that the water contained gas. An air tight barrel with a small tube in one end was placed in the water, bat at a late hour no signs of gas were apparent. Capt. Kennon drove an iron crow-bar deep into the sand near the water, and after letting it remain several minutes he pulled it out. The loser end of tne bar was found to be hot. Ti.ere seems to be no doubt that Brunswick has a hot spring strongly impregnated with sulphur. MIDYILL2 MENTION. The Town Lively—Tax Collector Wim berly's Popularity. Midvtlle, Ga., May 15.— Midville pre sents quite a lively appearance. The mer chants appear to be doing well, and the farmers have the best prospects, from the present outlook, that they have had for years. The farmers in this section stick close to their work. There are fishing parties here from va rious parts of the state, drawn here by the luciou* bream which abound in the limpid waters of the beautiful Ogeechee. To-day is tax return day. CoL Jesse Wimberly has the distinction of being the only republican tax receiver in the state. Although long a stanch re publican his efficiency as cm officer and sterling integrity, coupled with the fact that he was a splendid soldier, makes him stronger here than ids party, which accounts for his continued services as tax receiver. He says that Bnrke county will make a fine showing in the agricultu al report. He also says that the alliance means business and that the farmers, seeing anew era of prosperity, have turned anew leaf. The state has imposed the duty upon tax receivers to take the agricultural sta tistics, but has provided no pay as yet for the extra work. CONFERENCE AT WAYCBOSS. The Brunswick District Beats All In Helping the Bible Cause. Waycboss, Ga., May 15 —The Methodist conference of the Brunswick district met at 9 o’clock this morning, and after devotional services the regular order of business was taken up. The regular hour of meetings was fixed at 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. Julius King was elected permanent secre tary. The reports of the various charges in the district were received. They show gains in ail departments of the work. At 3 o’clock Rev. H. P. Myers presented the Bible cause. One hundred and seventy five dollars was pledged. This, added to the amount alrealy raised by the Way cross charge, makes $275 for the district for Bible work. This district did more for the Bible cause in 1889 than any other in the state. Rev. J. D. Anthony filled the pulpit at the Meth-xlist church to-night, preaching a powerful sermon aud taking a large collec tion in behalf of the sustentation fund. Hon. Lemuel Johnson made a subscription of 11,000 to this fund. The conference will close its labors Satur day evening. A BOM ANTIC MARRIAGE. While a Stern Father Was Away the Lovers Were Wedded. Atlanta, Ga., May 15. — A romantic marriage was celebrated here this after noon. For a iong time young Charley C. Jones has been in love with Miss Pinkie C. Walker. He is a cousin of Samuel Jones, and she is a daughter of “Doc" Walker, a director in the exposition compiany. The youthful couple failed to gain the consent of Mr. Walker to their union and found it necessary to resort to cunning measures. Today Mr. Walker attended a Sunday school celebration only a short distance from his house. Finding him engrossed in this pleasant occupation young Jones whisked off after a preacher and carried him to Mr. Walker’s house, where the young lady was in waiting in the parlor and married him without loss of time. The lovers repaired at once to the home of the groom’s father. Mr. Walker is a very wealthy man, and sold to tue exposition company the land on which the fair grounds are situated. CROPS AT FORT VALLEY. Fruit a Failure—Field Crops Good but Late. Fobt Valley, Ga., May 15.—1 t is gen erally conceded that the fruit crop in this entire section is almost a failure. Not more than one-tenth of the quanity will be shipped from here this season that was last, but still the fruit growers are not at all dis consolate. They say they are satisfied with a good crop every three v ears. Many of the trees which bore largo crops lost year are dead, but the young orchards which will come into bearing next year are flourishing. There will be no plums at all and the apple crop is also cut off very much. Strawberries are not as abundant as they were last season, but are bringing better prices, which will about make up the deficit. The field crops, except oats, arejvery fine and iu good condition, but are about three weeks later than last year. The oat crop is almost a total failure in this entire section, but the farmers have ample fodder and hay to finish their crops. * Scooping in a Reward. Atlanta, Ga., May 15.—An executive warrant for $750 was issued to-day in favor of R. S. Henderson, who arrested a number of the Pickens county house-burners for whom rewards were offered. Henderson claimed nearly double the amount he re ceived. BATTLES WITH BALL AND BAT. The Results of the Day’s Games All Over the Country. Washington, May 15.— 8a1l games were played to-day as follows: PLAYERS’ LEAGUE. At Brooklyn— r. bh. e. Brooklyn 7 9 2 Chicago. 6 Si Batteries: VanHaltren and Cook, King and Ferrell. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. At Syracuse— r. b. h. e. Syracuse 8 12 l St. Louis 0 3 8 Batteries: Keefe and Briggs, Ramsay and Earle. At Rochester— r. b. h. e. Rochester 4 6 5 Columbus 5 11 3 Batteries: Barr and McGuire, Uastrigbt and O’Connor. GAMES POSTPONED ON ACCOUNT OK RAIN. The following games wore postponed on account of rain: Association—Toledo vs. Brooklyn, at Brooklyn; Louisville vs. Ath letic, at Philadelphia. League—Brooklyn vs. Pittsburg, at Brooklyn; Philadelphia vs. Cincinnati, at Philadelptiia; Boston vs. Chicago, at Boston; New York vs. Cleve land. at New York. Brotherhood—Phila delphia vs. Pittsburg, at Philadelphia: Bos ton vs. Cleveland, at Boston; New York vs. I Buffalo, at New York. THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1890. RALLIES OF SINS FOES. ROUTINE WORK IN THE METHO DIST CONFERENCE. A Fine Showing Made by the Bible Society Churchmen Who Rent Property for Saloon Purposes Guilty of Immorality—A Large Number of Memorials Non-Concurred In. St. Louis, May 15—The general confer ence of the Methodist Episcopal church was engaged lirgely in transacting routine business to-day. The finance committee recommended the payment of the actual expanses of the dele gates, and checks were made out therefor. The committee on itineracy reported non-concurrence on the memorial from the North Carolina conference to allow ordained ministers to administer the sacra ment. The committee on revivals reported non concurrence in some twenty memorials for slight alterations in the church forms and calling for a change in the representation to the general conference from one delegate for. thirty-four members to one delegate for forty-two. Tne members of the com mittee also refused to change the form of infanta' baptism, and declined to substitute the word man for husband in the marriage ceremony. Tne committee on Sunday schools recom mended the creation of a general conference Sunday school board, of which the editor of the Sunday school publications shall be chairman, and a secretary be elected Dy the board. The same oommittee non-concurred in a resolution providing that the profits of the Sunday school periodical above SIO,OOO annually shall be expended for the better ment of the literature. RENTING PROPERTY FOR SALOONS. The temperance committee concurred in a memorial changing the degree of offense committed by a member of the church who encourages the liquor traffic by renting property for saloons and signing petitions for licenses from “imprudence,’’ as cow designated in the discipline, to “immo rality.” The committee on trustees reported in favor of the formation of a church board of trustees, as outlined in the resolution given in these dispatcher two or three days ago. The Bible cause committee reported the following statistics of the American Bible Society's work: Receipts during the last quadrennial, $2,129,588; disbursements, $2,146,15?. Dur ing the four years the society has distributed 5,888,430 copies of the Bible. During its entire exitsence it has distri tinted 12,776,675 copies. Agents of the society have visited in the United States 6.3u9,000 families and found 757,00 u families without Bibles. These have been all supplied, and 562,000 Bibles have been distributed in heathen lands. The commit tee indorsed the Bible society, and recom mended a continuance of relations between the general conference and the society. The report war adopted. The Little Rack conference memorialized the conference to give the Bright Star cir cuit to Texas. The Texas conference asked that the Texas German Mission conference be dissolved and added to the Texas con ference. Rev. E. W. Mosely, fraternal delegate from the Colored Methodist Episcopal church general conference now in session in Little Hock, Ark., was introduced to the conference and he made a pretty little speech. The conference adjourned till to morrow. SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS. Twenty-ninth Annual Session of the General Assembly. Asheville, N. C., May 15.—The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church convened in twenty-ninth annual session in the First Presbyterian church at 11 o’clock this morning. The services were opened by singing the Doxology and prayer by Dr. H. G. Hill, the retiring moderator, who. then preached a sermon from Isaiah lx, 1-2, the theme being: “Earthly mis sion of the church.” One hundred and twenty-nine commis sioners are present, and all the states are represented. . Among the prominent persons not able to be pres ent, and from whom letters of regrets were received, were the folio wing: J. H. Inman of New York, Andrew Rudd of Baltimore, Wendell Prime, editor of the New York Observer and editor of the Central Presbyterian of Richmond, Va.; Gen. Rufus Barringer of Charlotte, N. C.; Hon. William Wirt Henry of Richmond, Va.; George W. Williams and Rev. Peytou S. Hoge of Mississippi, and B. F. Hall of Wilmington, N. C. A reception was given to the ladies in attendance upon the assembly at the resi dence of C. E. Graham this afternoon. NOMINATIONS FOR MODERATOR. At the conclusion of Dr. Hill’s sermon and after the roll call, notnit ations were made for moderator as follows: Rev. C. R. Hemphill, D. D., of Louisville, Ky., Rev. D. O. Davis, D. D., of Henderson, Ky., and Rev. James Parks, D. D., of Knoxville, Tenn. The first ballot stood: Parks 60, Hemphill 51, Davis 15. According tocustom, the lowest name was dropped and Dr. Parks was chosen on the second ballot, and the choice was made unanimous. E. A. Ramsey and W. A Alexander were chosen temporary clerks. The assembly then adjourned till to-mor row. Dr. Parks is past middle age, and is a fine presiding officer. A BANQUET AT NIGHT. This evening a banquet was given in honor of the commissioners to the general assembly. The company comprised 375 persons. The programme was as follows: Greetings—By the state of North Caro lina, by his excellency Gov. Daniel G. Fowle; bv the presbytery of Mecklenburg, Rev. T. A. Wharton; by the city of Asheville, I. H. Cobb; bv the First Presbyterian Church, Capt. S. F. Venable. The responses were as follows: “The Church,” by Rev. James Parks, D. D.; “Historic Past,’’ by Rev. \V. T. Thomp son, D. D.: “The Faith Once Delivered to the Saints,” by Rev. C. R. Hemphill, D. D.; “Eldership,” by Judge J. A. Orr; “Institutions of learning,” by Rev. J. R. Wilson; “Work of to-day,” by 1.. A. Per rin ; “ The religious press,” bv Rev. R. P. Farris, D. D.; “The outlook,”’ by Rev. D. O. Davis, D. D. Many of the efforts were unusually brilliant and the speeches were not concluded till late. THE NORTHERN ASSEMBLY. Saratoga, N. Y., May 15.—The Presby terian general assembly (north) was opened with prayer this morning at 11 o’clock by Rev. Dr.’Herrick Johnson of Chicago, the session being a praise worship meeting. The regular business session began at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Between 1,000 and 2,000 persons were in attendance at the opening. A Methodist Centennial. Lexington, Ky., May 15.—The Ken tucky Methodists celebrated the centennial anniversary of the organization of the Methodist Episcopal church in Kentucky to-day. ALABAMA’S LOG SEIZURES. A Bond Accepted From the Southern States Lumber Company. Pensacola, Fla., May 15.—Marshal B. W. Walker, receiver in the Mobile and Girard land case, spent the day in Pensa cola yesterday and left for Montgomery last night. While here he accepted a bond from tne Southern States Land and Timber company for the logs seized iu their posses sion, and which the receiver claims were cut from the railroad lands. The bond was in the sum of $’25,000, with F. C. Brent and L. Bucki as sureties. The logs iu question are about 30,000 in number, and lie mostly in Baldwin county, Alabama. OBSERVING SPANISH ETIQUETTE. An American Who Insisted Upon Being Polite. Fitrt's Land > i Uttei to the Chicago Sent. When J. P, Andrews of Gflind Rapids, Mich., came to London last I December it was for the purpose of selling an immense verd-antique marble quarry that exists in the northern peninsula of Michigan. He brought numerous and noble specimens of the marble with him, and these he exhibited at the Hotel Metro Dole, the caravansary where be lodged during his sojourn in Lon don. But early in January Mr. Andrews was attacked by the grippe, and his physi cian advised him to seek a warmer latitude as soon as be was able to be out of bed. Accordingly Mr. Andrews determined to combine business with sanitarv ends; be would go to Italy, and while recruiting his health there he would inspect the marble quarries of that country and compare their wealth with the output of the Michigan property. It was while traveling from Paris to Mar seilles toat our amiable friend fell in with a wealthy and influential Spaniard, one Senor Don Jose Roderigo Jesus Maria Infante Santa Puerto Conejos Huerfano Costiila del y Mantiilos, and as Andrews sp >ke a lit tle Spanish and Senor Don del y Mantiilos spoke a little English the two became quite chummy. What endeared Andre ws to the senor seemed to be the fact that when a boy Andrews had enjoyed an intimate acquaint ance with Castile soap, aud what endeared the se ior to Andrews seemed to be the cir cumstance that the senor was a native of the country under whose auspices Andrew's native continent was discovered; it occurred both tojthe senor and to Andrews that but for Spain there would never have been a continent for Andrews to be born upon. Another thing: The senor himself was in tne marble business, being the principal owner of the ancient quarry near Cases del Rey. Of course Andrews told the senor all about his Michigan property and showed him samples of tne verd antique. The senor was delighted and wanted to be let into the deal. “You will find upon visiting Italy,” said the senor, “that the verd antique quarries have quite given out Your Michigau development comes just in time.” The two parted company at Marseilles, the senor giving Mr. Andrews his address in Madrid and reqnested him to send him word in case he should decide to part with a block of the stock to Spanish capital; this Andrews agreed to do. When he reached Southern Italy Andrews was not long in finding out that the senor’s statement was true; that the verd antique quarries were exhauste i, and the precious stone was scarcely procurable. A trust worthy expert who had visited Greece told Andrews that the Grecian quarri?s were also nearly dug out, and within five years verd antique would be as valuable as dia monds. in great glee, therefore, Andrews presently returned to London, and the result of his trip was not only a restoration to health, but a considerable advance on the price of the property be had to sell. Convinced of the vast profit that would accrue from the development of the Michigan quarry, British 'capitalist, hastened to invest tbeir sovereigns in the enterprise; before he knew it tne scheme was floated, and then Andrews suddenly bethough himself of the promise he had made to his Spanish friend, Senor Don del y Mantiilos. But all the stock had been sold —there remained no part nor parcel for the senor; how was Andrews to redeem his pleigei A special providence relieved An drews of further embarrassment —Lord George Mickle fell dead of apoplexy at his club, and thus twenty shares of verd an tique stock, at £IOO a share, remained un claimed. Andrews was delighted; here was his opportunity to keep faith with his friend in Madrid. So that very afternoon An drews sat down in his splendid apartment in the Hotel Metropole and indited this tele- gram: “Senor Don Jose Roderigo Jesus Marie Infante Puerto Conejos Huerfano Costilla del y Mantiilos, Plaza della Isabella, Regia Prima, 12, Madrid. Spain: It gratifies me to be able to offer you for purchase twenty shares in the Northern Peninsula of Michi gan Verd-Antique Marble Mining Company (limited), at £IOO per share.—J. P. An drews.” “The Spaniards are sticklers at etiquette,” thoug .t Andrews; “so I have studied to be as formal as possible.” Andrews summoned a messenger. “Take this telegram to the clerk at once,” said he, “and have him dispatch it; charge the cost to parlor K.” In a few moments the clerk himself came up; he was very pale and he trembled with emotion. “Beg your pardon, sir,” said he, “but do you know how much it will cost to transmit this telegraph V' “No, I hadn’t thought anything about it,” said Andrews, carelessly. “VYhat is the rate per word between here and Mad rid ” "One-aud-six, sir.” “Great Scott!” cried Andrews, “that’s more than cable rates. But never mind, the senor is a friend, so I can aff >rd to spend the price of a tbirty-four-ivord tele gram on him.” “But, sir,” expostulated the clerk, “there are more than thirty-four words in this telegraph!” “O, no, there ain’t,” said Andrews, and he began to count. “But, sir,” explained the clerk, ‘•you have to count the words in the address, too, sir.” “The you say!” exclaimed Andrews. “O, yes, sir, always.” That put the matter in quite another light. Andrews took the telegram and figured awhile: Words in address, 23; words iu message, 34; signature, 3; total number of words, 60; cost of transmission by telegraph to Madrid, 90 shillings, or about 50. “I shan’t pay it,” said Andrews. “It’s robbery, and I shall write to the queen about it to-morrow.” “You might condense the telegraph, sir,” suggested the clerk. “Yes, 1 shall Lave to,” said Andrews, “and I’ll cut that fool name dawn, to begin with. It’s all nonsense for any man to have such a name, aay way 1” The condensed telegram read in this wise: “Jose Mantiilos, Madrid, Spam: Will sell twenty shares verd antique for £2,000. — Andrews.” “Tint’s much be'ter, sir,” said the clerk, “and the c st will be a guinea nly.” So the telegram was sent. For two days no answer came; Andrews thought it queer, and he worried about it a good doai. Other British capitalists wero clamoring for the stock he reserved for his Spanish friend. On the third day word was brought from the telegraph office that the party for whom the telegram was addressed in Madrid had not been found; it seems that in Spain Jose Mantillos is as common a name as John Smith is iu English-speaking countries. Three hundred men named Jose Mantillos had been seen in Madrid, and the 740 others would be hunted up in due time by the special force of messengers employed by the telegraph company to locate the An drews telegram correctly. Now, this was not at all satisfactory. Mr. Andrews was in a hurry to close the deal; be wanted to get back to America as soon as he could; he had no time to waste upon a Spaniard whom he had met only once, and to whom he was bound merely by a promise made ill tiie enthusiasm of good fellowship. Still, Andrews determined to make one more attempt. He wrote out the full address of Senor Don del y Mantillos and sent the telegram as he originally in dited it. The man in the teletrra h office eyed Mr. Andrews sharply. "1; will cost you four pun’ ten,” said the man. Andrews groaned but paid the money. The man handed out stamps to the amount of 90 shillings, and Andrews put them (as is the custom) upon the telegram. As he passed into the street Andrews kicked vi ciously at another rheumy-eved obsequious man who solicited tu’ pence for opeuing the door for him. Then Andrews went back to the Hotel Metropoie and ’retired to the swearing room, leaving word to be called at buih^’clock. That evening word came from the tele graph office that the wire* were down be t ween Seville end Madrid, and therefore the Andrews telegram could not get through. Andrews went overlo the telegraph c ffice , to tee about it; he was pretty warm under the collar. The man in charge was very sorrv about it. “Oh, I don’t want your sympathy,” said Andrews, “what I want is my money—my 90 shillings.” The man said that was wholly impossi ble; the stamps on the telegram had been canceled. "Then I shall sue,” said Andrews. “You will have to sue the Spauisnh com pany, tnen,” said the man, “for the delay is at its end of the line.” Poor Andrews was in a pickle, but he was just mad enough not to be balked. “Is there no other way of reaching Mad rid by wire*” he asked. “Yes—by way of Lisbon.” “What’sthe tariff?” “Two shillings a word.” “Count the words in the address and sig nature?” "Of course.” Andrews hesitated, but be was too md to hesitate long. He planked down a £lO note. "Send the telegram by way of Lis bon,” he said hoarsely. Early next morning a determined-looking man entered Mr. Andrews’ room. “I am from Scotland Yard, chief of the govern ment secret service,” he said, grimly. “Last night you forwarded a long telegram to Lisbon; it was worded so adroitly as to con vince us that you employed a cipher. We suspect you of being a Portuguese spy. Come with me.” This was simply outrageous. Of course Andrews got out of the clutches of the secret service, but not until the consul gen eral, John C. Hew, had been summoned to identify him as an honest American citizen. It was very annoying, to say the least. “But Don Jose shall pay for it,” muttered Mr. Andrews, gleefully, when he was once again in his room. “This telegram business has cost SIOO in money, and a heap of trouble, but the Spaniard shall pay for it, him!” There was a knock at the door at that very moment. It was a messenger with a telegram, which read as follows: “An drews, Metropole, London: Senor Don Jose died last week. (Signed) His Widow.” Decapitated by a Train. Eastman, Ga., May 15.—Abe Wilson, a colored train hand, while coupling cars at Dempsey to-day, fell, and the car wheels passed over his neck, completely severing his head from his body. The body w-s taken to Macon, where Wilson lived. Ho fault is attributed to the railroad company. Florida’s Commissioners. Tadlahassee, Fla., May 15.—Late this afternoon Gov. Fleming appointed the fol lowing Florida commissooners to the world’s fair: Richard Turnbull of Monti cello, deni.; Joseoh Herst of Tampa, rep.; alternates, Jesse T. Bernard of Tallahassee, dem.; Dudley W. Adams of Tangerine, rep. North Carolina's Son3 of Temperance. Asheville, N. C., May 15.— The grand lodge of the Sons of Temperance of North Carolina met here this morning. Grand Worthy Patriarch W. D. Justice, presided. Thirty-five delegates are in attendance and the session will coutinue two days. FOR GEORGIA FARMERS. J. J. Meze picked a ripe watermelon at Pelham Tuesday. R. W. Jemison, Jr., of Macon, is a candi date for secretary of the Georgia Agricul tural Society, vice Hon. R. A. Hisbet, re signed. John Parker of Butler had three fine hogs killed by lightning near his residence on Monday, t e sth inst. A valuable mule died very suddenly about the same time. SYRUP OF FIGS. ozes bnjovs " 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-; jtem 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 1 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. NEIV YORK, N.Y- SPECIAL NOTICES. WORTH ITS WEIGHT IX GOLD. It is a broad assertion, but nevertheless true, that Ulmer's "Liver Corrector," a faultless family medioine, is worth its weight in gold. Prominent medical men indorse it, and 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 Bottle. If you cannot obtain the "Corrector" from your druggist, send your orders direct and it will bo forwarded by 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. \ K. Lawton, as 1 have made a contract for the purchase thereof, and intend to apply to the courts for a specific performance of the con tract.. J. H. ESTILL. Savannah, Aug. 30, 1888. 6 GUARANTEED TO CURE ____ OCKCKSHXA Ml 31EIT OR MONEY REFUNDED, l T. PIKc. Sole Agent, Savannah, Ga. PTNERAL ntVITATIOJR. BLACK.—The friends and acquaintance of iuji H. Bun and of bis mother are re quested to Attend his funeral from the residence of to- latter, Indian st-eet lane, first door west of West Boundary street. THIS MORNING at 10 o clock. MEETINGS. LANDRUM LODGE NO. 4S. F. AND A.M. A regular communication of this £, Lodge will beheld THIS (Friday) EVEN- 'a/Vf ING at 8 o'clock, at Masonic Temple. The F. C. Degree will be conferred. Memoers of sister lodges and transient breth ren are cordially invited to attend. By order of „ A. H. MACDONELL, W. M. 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 ) EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Members of sister lodges cordially invited. W. J. REDDY, C. G Fred Einsfeld. K. of R. and S. * PULASKI COUNCIL NO. 153, R. A. A regular meeting THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock at Knights of Pythias Hall C. SAUSSY, Regent Clarence S. Connerat. Secretary. EXECUTIVE BOARD OF MERCHANTS' WEEK. Please attend Important meeting at Travelers’ Exchange at 8 p. m. THIS FRIDAY. 16th INSTANT. MOST URGENT BDSINEBS IS TO BE DISPATCHED. By order of H. W. PALMER, Chairman. MILITARY ORDERS. SAVANNAH CADETS Headquarters Savannah Cadets. 1 Savannah, Ga., May 16, 1890. t' General Order -Vo. 17. A special meeting of the company will be held FRIDAY, 16th inst.. at 8 p. m., to decide upon the adoption of uniform. J. F. BROOKS, Captain Commanding. SPECIAL NOTICES. On and a tier Teh. 1, 1890, the basis of meas urement of all advertising in the Morning News i trill be agate, or at the rate of $1 40 an inch for the first insertion. SPECIAL NOTICE!^ The late firm of SANBERG & CO. having been dissolved by mutual consent, I take the pleasure of informing my friends and the pub lic generally that in the future I can be found at Mr. WILLIAM W. GNANN’S Carriage and Wagon W’or.s on New street, opposite Central railroad warehouse, where I will be pleased to serve them. Thanking my patrons for past favors, and hoping that they will continue to patronize me in the future, I remain respect fully yours, R. C. FETZER. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF GROI N'D RENT TITLES. City Treasurer’s Office, ) Savannah, Ga., .May 6, 1890. f The following resolution, adopted bv the city council at a meeting held April 30, 1890, is pub lished for information: Hesolved, That the time within which the 30 per cent, discount is allowed to parties paying up balances on ground rent lots be extended thirty (30) days trom the Ist of May, 1-90 C. S. HARDEE, City Treasurer. NOTICE TO TRUCKERS. The C. F. T. Refrigerator cars will receive vegetables daily at S., F. and W. freight depot for eastern markets. Vegetables shipped in these cars reach market fresh and command top market prices. For information call on P. B. TURPIN, Agent C. F. T. Cos., at depot, or R. C. M. CRAWFORD. RUM EMHER TO-MORRO\V, SATURDAY’S SPECIAL PRICES AT HEIDT’S, And try their Fine Chocolate Creams, Crystal lized Fruits, Lime Juice Tablets and EGGNOG SODA WATER. INSURE YOUR TITLES. The Title Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah, 135 Congress street, INSURES LAND TITLES, And guarantees owners, mortgagees and others against losses and lawsuits. THE DIME SAVINGS BANK Of this Company receives deposits and pays in terest thereon from the Ist and 15th days of every month after deposit. OFFICERS. George 11. Stone, President. E. L. Hackett, Treasurer aigl Cashier of Sav ings Department. Isaac Beckett, Secretary and Solicitor. R. R. Richards, Advisory Counsel. DR. T. F. HOBEITsON, DENTIST, - FROM HYDRA, GREECE, A firm has sent us through the New York custom house some elegant BATH AND FACE SPONGES, Such as were never seen here before. Carriage and Coupe Sponges and Chamoise at BUTLER'S PHARMACY, Corner Bull and Congress Streets. SAVANNAH'S GREAT ENTERPRISE. SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY PILSEN BEER THE PEOPLE’S FAVORITE. THE SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY • Beg leave to inform.the public that ON AND AFTER MONDAY, 20™ INST. ALL LEADING GROCERS AND DEALERS —of this city WILL ATTEND TO AND PROMPTLY FILL ALL ORDERS FOR F AMILY 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. EXCURSIONS. EXCURSIONS Steamer CRESCENT CITY WILL MAKE EXCURSIONS TO WARS.4.AV Every Wednesday and Saturday, Leaving wharf 9 a. m., connecting at ThunrW bolt with train leaving city at 10 a. a ~ F ABE .-Qc. | CHILDREN ... 25c. STOVE* ~ Iron Southern King Girl COOK STOVES. These are fuel savers, labor and temper econo mizers. Examine them. The WEST SHORE Ranee. Something really desirable. You should see it. Our MANTEL ROOM Contains any desired style in SLATE WOOD. Some very pretty designs. Norton & Hanley, The House Furnishers of Savannah, HANLEY'S BLOCK. 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