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LAWYER IN MESHES OF LAW.
SUBORNATION OF PKBJt 11V AM*
FAI.SE SWEARING U.l^MilJl*.
The APrnsol .1. 11. Felker of Monroe
nml tin* l’roneentor tin' I' iilrl it>
Mutual Ll(r Inirm'c < onipunj of
I'liilndelphin—Frlkrr \ rrnMMl of
Offering; n l’liysieian Sr.tH* Not tt
Tent If y AfirnliiHt Felker'* < llrot In
n Suit Asnin*t tin- Insurance t om
pany.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 23.-J. H. Feiker,mem
-1,1 r of the House of Representatives from
Walton county, and a leading attorney of
Monroe, has been indicted by the Walton
county grand jury for subornation of
perjury and false swearing.
The indi -tment. whi h has created a sen
eation in Walton county, is the outcome
of Mr. Felker s part in the noted Foote
Insurance case, lie is attorney for the rep
resentatives of Dr. J. J. Poore, v.ho died
under suspicious circumstances, after hav
ing secured $45 ,F0 insurance on Ills life in
July, 1596. Stephen O. Poore, brother of
the deceased, is heir to the estate, and os
his lawyer, J;r. Felker succeeded in com
promising or making settlements with all
the insurance companies except the Fidel
ity Mtutual of Philadelphia, which sus
pected fiaud and refused to pay.
The ground of the suspected fraud was
the alleged suicide of Dr. Poore, and the
fact that he was in reduced circumstances
and procured the insurance only a short
while before his death, lit hud an attach
ment for his brother and according to the
company's theory, decided to place him l>e
yond want through a fraud upon the in
surance companies when he finally became
convinced that life was no longer worth
the living. It is nllcged that he committed
suicide. Just before he died at the Monroe
Hotel. Drs. Hammond and W. 11. Moss
visited him. At lirst D.\ Moss stated that
Poore's death was . 5 .dr, but later chang
ed his mind, and gave it us due to natural
causes.
It is Dr. Moss who figures in the Indict
ment of Mr. Felker. This indictment i*
based upon a letter from Mr. Felker to
Dr. Moss agreeing to pay him SSOO for as
sisting in the collection of the insurance
money, provided Dr. Moss should keep
the matter secret. It is alleged in the
indictment that Felker bribed Dr. M
to swear falsely In the Interrogatories put
to him. It appears, however, that Dr.
Moss repented and turned Mr. Felker'e
letter over to Attorney Hamilton Doug
lass of this city, representing the Fidelity
Insurance Company. The indictment was
the result of this charge of fraud by Dr.
Moss.
Mr. Felker declares that the Indictment
Is political persecution, the present grand
jury being dominated by his enemies. He
says a former grand jury investigated the
charges, but found no bill. The insurance
company has had a detective at work on
the case for six months or more and the
companies representatives claim that their
case is a sound one. Dr. Poore's insur
ance was in the following companies:
The Mutual Reserve Fund of New York,
for $31,000, which was compromised by that
company paying $10,500; SIO,OOO In the
Washington Life, which was settled by
that company paying $7,5)0; SS,OtKI in the
Atlanta Mutual, which was settled by
tlie dismissal of the suit in the Superior
Court of Fulton county at the cost of the
company; SIO,OOO in the Fidelity Mutual
Life Association of Philadelphia, which
has not been settled and a suit to recover
which is pending in the United States
Circuit .Court of Georgia at Atlanta.
CENTRAL TO HI I Ll* IP INDUSTRIES.
Steps Sow living Taken to Encour
age Hairy Farming.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 25.—The Central Rail
way has Inaugurated an active and ener
getic campaign to develop various lines of
Industry in the territory along its line.
The first feature taken up is the dairy
business. To-day Vice President Egan, ac
companied by several other Central of
ficials end a party of Atlanta citizens, left
In a special train to visit the territory be
tween here and Griffin. All the stations on
the line are to he visited ana the advant
ages of dairying talked of to the people.
The Central has already put on an early
moMiing milk train to Atlanta, employing
a special man also to work up the 'busi
ness, and to-day's trip is another step on
this line.
Vice President Egans says his company
has other plans soon to be put into opera
tion for encouraging industry in the Cen
tral’s territory.
TERRELL EXONERATED.
Charges of n Discharged Subordi
nate Found Inwarranlrd.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 23.—L. M. Terrell, su
perintendent of the Railway Mail Service,
Atlanta division, has. been exonerated by
the Washington department on the recent
charges filed against him by a discharged
subordinate.
Superintendent Terrell was accused of
various infractions of the rules of the de
partment and a special agent was sent
from Washington to make an investiga
tion.
Upon the report of this agent the de
partment considered the charges as mali
cious and unjustifiable and complete exon
eration was granted.
The action of the department was com
municated to Superintendent Terrell to
day by Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Shallenberger in a highly compliment
ary letter.
SNATCHED FROM TIIE GALLIIWS.
Governor Grants a Reprieve nn Hour
He lor e the Execution.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 25.—Wi1l Smith, col
ored, had a close shave at the hands of
death to-day. lie was doomed to die on
the scaffold at LaGrange at 1 o'clock.
At 12 o'clock Gov. Atkinson decided to
grant him anew lease of life and accord
ingly wired u reprieve until March 11.
There was just an hour'between the
negro and eternity. Had the telegraph
company delayed lie might have b. en
swung off before the arrival of the saving
order.
Smith was convicted of murder. The
pardon commission refused to make a re
commendation in his behalf and it was
upon the appeal of the court officials,
hoa.led by Judge Sumps.- Harris tiiai the
respite was granted.
SPEEDY JUSTICE IX ALABAMA.
Murderer Mangl'd Three Months Af
ter His Triple Crime,
. Birmingham. Ala., Feb. 25.—William R.
Call, colored, was hanged at Greensboro
iqkday for the brutal murder there three
months ago of John A. Singley, wife and
<fl)Ud. He was captured two days after
ward and confessed the crime. Ills trial
lasted two hours.
America’s
Greatest Medicine
Is Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Greatest, Because Hood’s Sarsapa
rilla is the medicine to which the
bulk of the people naturally turn
when overtaken by sickness, caused
by impure blood, scrofula, dyspepsia,
etc., or when recovering from debili
tating blood-poisoning diseases like
diphtheria, scarlet fever, etc.
Greatest, Because of the vast number
of testimonials which come from
every city and hamlet in the land,
telling of marvelous cures and over
flowing with gratitude.
Greatest, Because it eradicates every
vestige of scrofula, cures the worst
cases of hip disease, subdues the itch
ing and burning of cczeina, heals all
sores, boils and eruptions, and every
ailment due to impure blood.
Greatest, Because it conquers dys
pepsia by toning and strengthening
the stomach, cures rheumatism by
neutralizing the acid in the blood,
overcomes catarrh by removing the
scrofula taints that cause it.
Greatest, Because unequalled by any
other medicine for supplying the
nerves with pure, rich, nourishing
blood, and tli*ts curing nervousness,
neuralgia and nervous prostration.
Greatest, Because of economy and
strength, Hood’s Sarsaparilla being
the only medicine of which it can
truly be said, “ 100 doses one dollar.”
Greatest, Because it is prepared in
the largest Laboratory on earth —a
building which contains more than
three acres of floor space.
Greatest, Because it is peculiar in
combination, proportion and process
and possesses curative properties un
known to any other medicine.
Hood’s parilla
America's Greatest Medicine. Soldi sl, six for $5. Prepared only by
by druggists. Prepared by C.I. Hood C. I. Hood & Cos., Lowell, Mass.
& Cos., Lowell, Mass. | America’s Greatest Medicine.
KILLED BY Ills OWN GIN.
Weapon Accidentally Dl*ehnrwed In
Fulling; It Into a Boat.
Tampa, Fla., Feb. 25.—George R. Craig,
who lives in the Garrison, accidentally shot
himself about 10:30 o’clock this morning,
and died from the effects of the wound
within a half hour.
Craig decided to go out on the bay in hie
boat and took his gun along to shoot some
ducks. He pushed the boat off and was
pulling the gun over the side of the boat
when the hammer caught on the edge of
the seal and ihe gun was discharged.
The entire charge of shot struck Craig in
the abdomen on the right side and he fell
back into the boat, but afterwards got up
and walked about 20 feet.
Some boys playing close by heard the
gun shot, and the groans of the wounded
man. They hastened to him and seeing
how badly he was hurt ran off and notified
the people living in the immediate vicin
ity.
A crowd soon collected, and Craig was
carried to his house. The only thing he said
was: "Send for a doctor.”
Messengers were at once dispatched for
doctors and in a short while, Dr. Byrd and
Dr. Lawrence arrived, but they were too
late to he of any service, as Craig died Just
as they reached him.
GOLD COMING THIS WAY.
New Turk Firms to Import 52,200,000
From London nml Carls.
New York, Feb. 25.—Heidelbach, Ickel
heimer & Cos. have engaged $700,000 in gold
for shipment from France to-morrow to
the United States.
L. von Hoffman & Cos. will Import $750,-
000 in gold, partly from France and part
ly from England, on steamers leaving to
morrow and next week.
The National City Bank has engaged
$500,000 in gold for shipment from England
to-morrow.
Other banking houses have gold imports
in prospect.
Kuhn, Loch & Cos. announced that they
would import $250,000 in gold to be ship
ped to-morrow. This makes the total en
gagements made to-day for shipment to
morrow or next week, both from Paris
and London, $2,200,000.
Mueller, Sohail & Cos. also have 3,000,000
francs in gold on the way to them, but
Hiis Is in transit and will not remain in
lids country.
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HI ItGI,AUS IX A STORE.
Goods Valued ut $l3O Stolen Near the
Grilll u Mills.
Griffin, Ga., Feb. 25.—The store of B. W.
Kincaid, out near the Griffin mills, was
burglarized last light. Tills morning
when Mr. Kincaid opened his store door
lio saw that someone had been helping
themselves lo his stock of merchandise,
and upon investigation, it was discovered
that the burglars had carried off $l5O worth
of goods. A hole had been bored through
the floor from under the building sufficient
ly large to admit a man, and then the
back door was opened lo admlL others.
There is no clue as to who the guilty ones
are, but the officers will keep a sharp look
out for the offenders.
MRS. WHITNEY BETTER.
Not Yet Out of Danger, and Still Se
riously 111.
Aiken. S. C., Feb. 25.—There is a slight
improvement in the condition of Mrs.
William C. Whitney to-night. The follow
ing bulletin is displayed at the Whitney
cottage:
"Mrs. Whitney rested well last night.
Has had a more comfortable day, and there
Is n slight improvement in her condition
during the last twenty-four hours."
(She is not yet out of danger, and is se
riously 111. Dr. Bull has returned to New
York, while Dr. Dana remains here in con
sultation with Drs. Mott and McGahan.
TO CURE A COLD IN OXE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure! 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on
each tablet.— ad. 1
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, IS9S.
Greatest, Because Hood’s Sarsaparilla
actually purifies and enriches the
blood, tones the stomach, creates an
appetite, strengthens the system.
Greatest, Because it is the result of
scientific knowledge, careful study
and wise experiment in adapting
Nature’s own remedies to the needs
of the human system.
Greatest, Because it holds the first'
place in thousands of households as
the medicine which, having accom
plished so many marvekms cures of
serious diseases, may be depended
upon to overcome lesser ills.
Greatest, Because of the greatest
cures, greatest merit, greatest sales,
greatest hold upon the confidence of
the people as an honest medicine.
“My little boy broke out on his face
and head with what seemed to boa heavy
rash. We consulted a physician who de
cided it was a severe case of eczema. In
spite of medical treatment the baby’s head
and face grew worse and in three months
his entire body was covered with a thick,
mattery, bleeding crust. The little one
suffered from a terrible itching which led
him to scratch himself almost unceasingly.
He continued to suffer in this way for five
long years. I resolved to try Hood’s Sar
saparilla. I had not given the little suf
ferer more than half a bottle of it when I
could see a change” for the better. The
itching almost entirely ceased and he stept
well and had a good appetite. I continued
and applied three boxes of Hood’s Olive
Ointment to his flesh. I then had the
pleasure of seeing my darling boy without
a scar, and there has never been any return
of the malady." Mrs. A. Marquette, 3
Cedar Street, St. Albans, Vt.
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
Glenmoyne tile Only Winning Fa
vorite at Neiv Orleans.
New” Orleans, La., Feb. 25.—Glenmoyne
was the only winning favorite. There was
a light rain during the afternoon, but not
enough to effect the speed of the track.
The feature of the day was Teramie’s win
nt 100 to 1. Sammaries follow:
First Race—Selling, one mile. Gioja, 4 to
1, won, with Briggs, 30 to 1, and 10 to 1,
second, and Pert, 8 to 1, third. Time 1:41%.
Second Race—Selling, eix furlongs. Ter
amie, 100 to 1, won, with Bertha Nell, 9 to
5, and 3 to 5, second, and Jim Flood, 10 to
1, third. Time 1:16%.
Third Race—One and one-eighth miles.
Mitt Boykin, 8 to 1, won, with Arrezzo, 7
to 10, and 2 to 5, second, and John Sulli
van, 10 to 1, third. Time 1:56.
Fourth Race—Handicap, one mile and
twenty yards. Elkin, 8 to 1, won, with Oc
tave, 3 to 1, and 4 to 5, second, and What
Next, 6 to 5, third. Time 1:44%.
Fifth Race—Selling, one mile. Glenmoyne,
4 to 5, won, with Everest, 4 to 1, and even,
second, and Celtic Bard, 7 to 1, third. Time
1:45%.
Sixth Race—Six furlongs. Gypceiver, 10
to 1, won, with Volutante, 20 to 1 and 8 to
1. second, and Udah, 15 to 1, third.
Time 1:17%.
San Francisco, Feb. 25.—The Ingleside
track was sloppy to-day. The results fol
low:
First Race—Five and a half furlongs.
Ilocorito, 6 to 1, won, with Aprona, sec
ond, and , third. Time 1:11%.
Second Race—One mile. Geyser, 1 to 3,
won, with Oimar second, and Red Glenn
thifc. Time 1:45.
Third Race—Five and a half furlongs.
Roulette Wheel, 3 to 1. won, with Niihau
second, and Flandes third. Time 1:11%.
Fourth Race—One mile. George Lee, 5 to
2, won, with Bonito, 4 to 1, second, and
Blameystone third. Time 1:44.
Fifth Race—One and one-sixteenth miles,
selling. Collins, 2 to 1, won, with Little
Cripple second, and Souffle third. Time
1:52%.
Sixth Race—Six furlongs, selling. Refu
gee, 12 to 1, won, with Pat Murphy, sec
ond and Don Fuiano third. Time 1:16%.
♦ i
SOLD LIVERY RIGS.
Young White Man From Atlanta Un
der Arrest at Griffin.
Griffin, Ga., Feb. 25.—Louis Belcher, a
young white man claiming Atlanta as his
home, was arrested by Officer Gordon of
this city, and placed in the city piison this
morning on'a warrant charging larceny
after trust. Yesterday morning Belcher
hired a horse and buggy from Bob Griggs'
lively stable and drove to Zebu ion, where
he sold the turn out for $25 and a suit of
clothes. He was arrested by Sheriff Milner
of Pike county, and was being brought to
Griffis when he made his escape and was
arrested again this morning. This is an old
trick of the young outlaw and he acknowl
edged that the Atlanta officers have sever
al warrants for hi* arrest for similar of
fenses, and that quite a number of rewards
ore offered for hts arrest. He would order
a team at Atlanta in the name of some
prominent citizen to be delivered at a cer
tain street number. When the team arriv
ed he would drive to some neighboring
town and sell it. It Is thought that his fine
will be paid here so that those who want
him in Atlanta may have a fair deal with
him. '
YELLOW FEVER AT PARA.
V Girl and Five of the Crew of a
Veel Xow at Pensacola Die.
Pensacola, Fla., Feb. 25.—Capt. Wilhelm
esen of the Norwegian bark Herman,
which has arrived at quarantine from
Para, Brazil, reports that while the vessel
was at Para he sent six of his crew and
his daughter ashore, they having been at
tacked with yellow fever, and that all of
them died in the hospital. The young lady
had Just graduated from college in Nor
way, and was making a cruise with her
lather.
SPECULATION A BIT SLOW.
FOREIGN POSSIBILITIES BRING
ABOUT HESITATION.
InduHtrial Operations Larger Than
Ever—Volume of Business Larger
Than In Februur* of Any Previous
Near—Legitimate Export and Do
mestic Demand Close Pp to the Ca
pacity of Works—Wheat’s Sensa
tional Advance.
New York, Feb. 25.—R. G. Dun & Co.'s
weekly review of trade will say In its is
sue of to-morrow: “Foreign possibilities
have much affected speculation and caus
ed hesitation in some largo business oper
ations, possibly accounting ia part for a
check in the rapid advance in wheat, but
industrial operations continue larger than
ever, a few new ones being added to 'lie
active list, and there is renewed evidence
that the volume of business is larger than
in February of any previous year. Nor is
there any symptom of a sensational char
acter. The legitimate export and dome-tie
demand press close 10 the capacity of
works, and, though there is no flighty ad
vance in tone, and narrowness of profit is
a matter of complaint, the new business
for this dull season is unprecedented.
"Wheat continued its progress upward
until $1.08% was reached on Monday, but it
declined 3%e later, a-. if there were fears
that Spain would somehow stop British
vessels from taking wheat across the wa
ter. Any yielding based on foreign possi
bilities deserves little notice, but the price
has advanced about 10 cents since Chicago
speculators last took c asion to shake qff
weak followers and the opportunity for re
action Was inviting. There was no abating
of the foreign demand.
"The spot price of cotton was not af
fected. It is not the season for much im
provement in textile manufaviuro, but tlie
cotton branch has gained by the closing
of the strike in one Fn'.l River mill and by
the addition of sorru w rks a So tli.
“The woolen manufacturers meet tn my
cancellations, especially in goods sold
early without definite price, lint is doing
more than ever at this season, though new
business in the higher grades of worsted
and woolens is not particularly encourag
ing.
"Sales of wool are slow, with weakness
in clo' ing, amounting to about 2 cents
decline from the highest points, indicating
that mills have at the present abundant
slocks, but some are selling foreign wool
in order to take supplies of other quali
ties.
"In goods of medium and low grades
the demand continues large. The silk
manufacture shows a remarkable in
crease Of imports during the year, having
imported in excess of consumption and at
the rate of 120 per cent, above the imports
in the last census year.”
Bradstreet’s to-morrow will say: “WJiile
business of a speculative nature has been
quick to reflect the increasing strain in
political affairs in r. luced values and
withdrawals or curtailment of activity in
some lines, there is little to indicate thaY
the volume of distributive trade has been
reduced, and reports to Bradstreet’s this
week, so far as the latter branch of busi
ness is concerned, are among the best
received this year. With few .important
exceptions the price situation is one of
strength, while the enlarged demand for
coarse grains is taken to reflect the turn
ing of attention from higher priced cereals
to those of. a lower priced character.
. "The cotton situation is one of firm
ness, reflecting alike the curtailment of
production growing out of labor troubles
and the advance in raw cotton induced by
export demand.
“Wool is firm, but there is less doing
in manufactured goods. Kansas City, per
haps the most important market for agri
cultural implements in the country, re
ports the demand exceeding all records,
and sales limited only by the ability to
deliver orders.
"The demand for iron and steel at the
West still continues large, and prices are
firm.
"The South seems to have shared in the
trade improvement to a notable extent.
“Collections are reported retarded in
Texas, owing to the holding back of cot
ton. I
"Exports of wheat, including flour, dur
ing the past week (five days), aggregate
3,722,169 bushels, against 3.932,744 bushels
last week, and 1,372,216 bushels a year ago.
“Corn exports amount to 3,692,792 bushels,
against 5.556,575 bushels last week, and 4,-
744.858 a year ago.
"Avery large drop in the number of
business failures is indicated by reports
to Bradstreet this week, the total number
being only 183, against 269 last week and
258 in the corresponding week of 1897.”
BEAR WEEK ON CHANGE.
Stock Market I iiMettlcd by the Maine
Disaster.
New York, Feb. 25.—Bradstreet’s finan
cial review 10-morrow will say: “Under
the influence of the Maine disaster the
stoek market was unsettled at th<| end
of last week. Liquidation continued on
Monday,* the holiday on the succeeding
day creating a desire to curtail specula
tive engagements. On Wednesday in the
face of heavy buying by London the mar
ket showed increased weakness and liqui
dating tendencies, and continued this
course on Thursday, breaking with some
violence. The hardening of interest un
der the withdrawals for money for use
in business at the interior and the Conse
quent reduction of the cheap call and time
loans added to the unsettled feeling, and
the calling in of loans was among the
chief disturbing factors. was
also a large buyer at the breaks, its to
tal purchases in the two .lays being es
timated at over 100, e 0 share's, though this
is considered to be mainly speculative and
likely lo result on the rally which for
eign operators believe will ensue. Some
large interests were purchasers of their
specialties, such activity being prominent
in Vanderbilt stocks and in Kansas and
Texas and Hock Island. The bear par
ty were, however, very active in the pro
gress of the decline and were rewarded
with the forcing out of a large amount
of long stocks through the exhaustion of
margins and the catching of stop orders.
"Throughout Ihe week the traction
stocks and sugar were especially unsteady
and ready to yield, indicating both that
the prices, too. for them had been put to
an unduly high level and that their ris©
had attracted n considerable weak buying.
"Rumors of all kinds regarding alleged
discoveries about the loss of the Maine
and the probable effect on our relations
/bo lit
1 Brawns’ Iron J
omb BKjnn
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 Figsis'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 com
mend it to all and have made it the
most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent 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 it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO I
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, NY.
wiih Spain had free circulation. and the
market" was too demoralized on Thursday
to take notice of favorable circumstances,
such as the drop in exchange rates in re
sponse to the advance in money here and
the accompanying possibility that any
further rise in interest here would have
the effect of attracting gold from the other
side of the Atlantic.”
BASK CLEARINGS IN DIXIE.
Norfolk the Only City Showing a
Decrease for the Week.
New York, Feb. 25.—The following table
compiled by Bradstreet shows the bank
clearings at the principal Southern cities
during the past week:
Inc. Dec.
New Orleans $9,571,633 5.4
Louisviile 5,789.851 23.0
Savannah 2,295,859 17.6
Richmond 2,500,031
Memphis 2,231.868 32.3
Atlanta 1,340,312 1 3.8
Fort Worth 1,186,195 70.1
Norfolk 818,844 .... 3.0
Nashville 1,053,931 38.5
Augusta 752,687 6.0
Knoxville 498,767 27.0 ....
Birnvngham 433.583 25.0
Lexington 378,561 69.5
Jacksonville 214,502 10.1 ....
Chattanooga 236,141 10.2
Galveston 5,501,000 9.1 ....
Houston 5,434,782 13.6
Macon 566,000
MACON MENTION.
Three New Cases of Small-Pox—Ep
wortli League Convention.
Macon, Ga., Feb. 25.—Considerable alarm
was created by a mad dog on First street
this morning. Women and children who
first discovered the raving bruite scream
ed "Police,” and a few minutes later the
dog was thought dead. No one w T as bit
ten as the dog had gates and doors barred
against him.
Throe new cases of small-pox developed
this afternoon. The city and county have
erected pest houses. Negroes afflicted
with the disease protest against isolation.
Officers had considerable trouble this
morning in removing a negress who lives
in the heart of the city. Vaccination is
general and a compulsory edict is expected
to-morrow.
Bryan s Southern lecture tour will prob
ably include Macon, as negotiations are on
foot to have him here on some date in
March.
The state conference of the Epworth
League will be held here in April. It has
been decided to have the meetings under
canvas and arrangements are being made
for an enormous tent for that purpose.
The bicycle club has arranged to build
a six-iap track in East Macon and hold
races this summer, open to the state.
G. A. It. ENCAMPMENT.
The Department of Florida Has a
Housing Meeting In Gainesville.
Gainesville, Fla., Feb. 25.—The Grand
Army of the Republic, department of
Florida, held its annual encampment in
Gainesville yesterday. It was a very
pleasant reunion of old veterans, made
doubly so by the presence of so many
who wore the "Gray.”
The business meeting convened at 10 a.
m. Among other routine work a commit
tee was appointed io consider the location
of a National Soldiers Home in Florida.
Officers were elected as follows: Depart
ment commander, George H. Taekwood
of Tampa; senior vice commander, Edwin
Kirby of Fruitland; junior vice comman
der. Col. H. F. Dutt#n of Gainesville;
medical director. J. K. Ramsey, St. Au
gustine; chaplain, Rev. J. p. ghoupo,
.Mikesville. Paiatka was selected for the
next annual encampment.
A rousing camp fire was held at Ed
wards Opera House at night.
At no former meeting of the veterans in
Florida has so mueh patriotic, friendly
feeling and brotherly love been manifest
or a greater degree of pleasure experienc
ed.
At the conclusion of the meeting the old
soldiers' diet, pork and beans, were served
The encampment adjourned to-day.
ALL AIIOI’T AMERICUS.
Onintia Commission | n
Connty Agricultural Society.
Americus, Ga., Feb. 25.—Ex-Gov. North
en and the state commission for the
Omaha exposition reached Americus to
day and addressed a meeting of citizens
at the Windsor Hotel with satisfactory re
sults. It Is believed a good contribution
will be secured here. The commission left
this afternoon for Columbus.
At a meeting of the Sumter County Agri
cultural Society to-day J. H. Black was
elected president, and John A. Cobb, vice
president. Delegates to the annual meet
ing of the State Agricultural Socitty were
also chosen.
“BRING THEM TO JUSTICE.*’
Voire of Sou I h Carolinians on file
Lake City AKHt'-.-^'-atlon.
Columbia, S. C., Feb. 25. —At a hastily
called mass meeting of citizens of Sumter
to give expression of their feelings in re
gard to the Lake City tragedy, seven
townships were represented.
The venerable T. B. Fraser was Aiade
chairman.
Richard I. Manning, son of Gov. Man
ning, who called the meeting, was the
first speaker, and offered resolutions for
discussion. The preamble said: "While
we disapprove of the appointment of
negroes to such positions as are calculated
to promote antagonism between the races,
yet we are shocked beyond expression at
the intolerance and cowardice of the
crime, and wish to proclaim in no un
certain words our utter and unequivocal
condemnation of this and similar crimes,
and declare our belief that the right
thinking and seif-respecting citizens of.
South Carolina agree with us in these
views.”
The resolutions calls on the people of
the several eouni.ies to hold meetings at
their respective court houses and declare
their condemnation and censure of the
act; commend the Governor for his prompt
action in offering a large reward, and
"most strongly urge that no means be
Spared to bring them to justice.”
Many prominent men in that section
spoke to the resolutions, which were
adopted by a unanimous rising vote.
UMItAI, INVITATIONS.
CAMPBELL—The friends and acquaint
ance of Mrs. M. A, Campbell and family
are respectfully invited to attend the fu
neral of Mrs. Campbell from St. Paul’s
Church this afternoon (Saturday) at 3:30
o'clock.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE
TO OUR LADY PATRONS:
We have received anew li e of
SILK SHIRT WAISTS in black
and fancies. Some of the latest
out.
B. H. LEVY & BRO.
VOL WANT
The Standard Color Paste to Color
lees, Cakes, Jelly, etc., same kind as
used by Miss Andrews at her cook
ing exhibition.
Pure Spices, Olive Oil and Mustard.
Prepared Almond Meal for
chapped hands and indnuied skin.
It is used ns a soap.
SOI,ONIONS A .CO.
HOMES FOR THOSE AVHO PAY
MONTHLY RENTAL.
The Chatham Real Estate and Improve
ment Company have a beautiful tract of
land south of Anderson street on which
they will erect homes.
To those who wish to own their little
homes on a monthly rental in preference
to paying rent to the landlord, they will
serve their own interest by seeing Mr.
Solomons.
All the corners on Price street a fie taken,
bu.t two.
Call at the office or see a representative
on the ground daily between 2 and 4 o'clock
M. J. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
FOR MEN ONLY.
Make your wives happy by giving them
the modern conveniences of the age, the
cheapest and best of which is a Telephone
at $1.50 to $3 per month. Call up No. 6 or
drop a line to the manager at 32 Drayton
street. R. H. POLK, Manager,
Savannah Telephone Exchange.
IN A MINUTE
STEAMED PUNTA GORDA
OYSTERS.
A most enjoyable repast.
Improved with Coburger Beer.
BECKMANN'S CAFE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH POCKET MAP,
BO CENTS EACH.
PRINTED IN TWO COLORS.
NICELY BOUND IN CLOTH AND
STAMPED IN GOLD ON SIDE.
For sale by
MORNING NEWS.
FURNITURE AND GENERAL Mv.it.
CIIjVNDISE STORAGE.
Can be had at the District Messenger and
Delivery Company's warehouse. 32 to 36
Montgomery street, on reasonable terms.
The building lias been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers un
surpassed facilities for storage of all
kinds, furniture vans,express wagons and
messengers furnished. Pianos and furni
ture packed for shipment and removed
with care. Telephone 2.
TO-NIGHT
FINE LUNCH at
THE GEM
Come and partake.
Clam Chowder at 11 to-day.
GEO. C. SCHWARZ,
Congress and Whitaker.
BEFORE PURCHASING
A Typewriter see the Improved Reming.
ton Typewriter. No. 6. It has no equal.
BEARING & HULL.
Sole Dealers for Savannah,
£ Drayton street.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All bills against the Italian bark Laura
must be presented at our office before 12
m. this day, or payment, thereof will be
debarred. STHACHAN & CO..
Consignees.
AMUSEMENTS.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4.
SPECIAL MATINEE AT 3:30 P. M.
The Eminent Actor,
MR. LOUIS JAMES,
Management of Wagenhals & Kemper
in superb scenic productions
FRIDAY NlGHT—First time here of
Mr. James’ last and greatest success the
brilliant romantic drama entitled
“A CAVALIER OF FRANCE/’
FRIDA! MATIXEE, Shakespeare’s im
mortal tragedy,
“JULIUS CAESAR."
Mr. James as "Brutus.”
An exceptional company. carload of
scenery. Seals now on sale.
Night prices—2sc, 50e. 7oc, $1 and $1.25
Mqtinee prices—2sc, 50c and 75c.
TELFAIR ACADEMY
OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES.
Open to Visitors daily, except Sunday
From 10 a. m. to 5 p. tn.
Single admission 25 cents. Annual tick
ets SI.OO.
THE CITIZENS BANK
OF SAVANNAH.
Capital, $500,000.
irussacti u general banking busi.
ness. Slaintaina a Savings Depart,
laent and allows INTEREST AT t
PER CENT., compounded <marterly.
The accounts ot Individuals, n rmg
hanks und corporations are solicit,
eil.
With oor large number of corres.
pendents In GEORGIA, ALABAMA
FLORIDA and SOUTH CAROLINA
ore prepared to handle collection,
on the most favorable terms, tor.
respondence invited.
BRANTLEY A. DENMARK, President.
M. B. LANE, Vice President.
GEORGE C. FREM V%*Cashler.
IHE CHATHAM BAM,’
SAVANNAH, GA.
Transacts a general banking
bnsiness, maintains a liberal iav
tugs department.
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
specialty.
Having a large number of lnterlo*
correspondents, we can handle col*
lections at very reasonable rates.
Correspondence solicited.
BLSINESS NOTICES.
“ARTIE,””
the fines*
5c
Cigar
of the year,
can be
found in
every store.
BIG CUT IN PRICES—CALL AND LET?
US EXPLAIN.
SPECIAL PRICES ON BICYCLES.
We have just made a special deal with
one of the wheel companies that we rep
resent and are thereby enabled too offer
you some 1897 SIOO bicycles at less than
one-half this price. Call early and we will
explain what these prices are and what!
they mean.
THE 1898 KEATING.
’ THE FIDELITY RANGE.
The Fidelity and Magic lines of eocik*
ing stoves and ranges are beautiful goads,
and as strong and substantial as it is ri
sible to make them. The prices are very
cheap.
R. D. & W LATTIMORE.
RUNNYMEDE
CLUB
Pure Rye Whiskey-
Ilottlcd tit the distillery under gov
ernment Kiipervinion. Can he had nt
nil fir*t-clnNPi dealer*.
HENRY SOLOMON & SON ,
Wholesale Agent*,
SPEt IA L NOTICES.
Central of Georgia Incomes.
Southwestern Railroad Stock.
State and City Bonds.
And other securities. .
Real Estate Loans Negotiated.
AUSTIN R. MYRES.
• 22 Bryan street. East.