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8 THE SCHOOL DAYS OF DAVIS. HOW. J. R. SAUSSY’S TALK TO THE CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY. Followed the Early Life of the President of the Confederate States to Show Tlint In His Cane ♦he Bor YY ns Father to the Man. The Chunter Presented With it travel of Historic Interest—Con federate Y eternnz Association Give Thanks to the DauKhtrra of the Confederacy and Especially to Miss Addle llnrnaril for the Organization of the Chapter. The meeting of the Winnie Davis Chap ter of Children of the Confeder acy at Confederate Hall yesterday afternoon, was one of the most interest ing in the short history of the chapter. The leading feature was an address by Hon. J. R. Sa ussy upon the early life of Jefferson Davis. Mr. Saussy began his remarks with the statement that it was a source of pride and pleasure to him and to the other veterans of the city that the chapier of Children of the Confederacy had been or ganized and that it was achieving the high measure of prosperity and success that the large attendance at the meet ing indicated. This prosperity was an ev idence that the sweet memories of tho heroism of Confederate soldiers and of the virtues and sacrifices of the women of tha South shall fade. It would be possible, said Mr. Saussy, for him to tell the children but very lit tle of the life of Jefferson Davis, whose birthday the meeting in part commemo rated. It would not he possible to Bay much of the great things that Jefferson Davis did nor to relate many of the wise things he had said in the course of a great and busy life. But it was profita ble for young people to realize that tho great men of the country had once been boys like some of themselves, so that they might make the great and good their examplars and Inspiration. Mr. Saussy followed the early life of President Davis from the time of his birth until the time he left West Point, illus trating, bv apt anecdotes, the lad's pos session of those traits of character that afterwards, strengthened and developed by years of self-discipline, study and ex perience, distinguished him as a man. The first school experience of the after wards president of the Confederacy avas had in a log cabin school, two miles from his father's home, in Kentucky. The boy was th 6 youngest of a family of ten chil dren and to the little in the woods he and his sister Polly walked every day. After some years of instruction there, Jeff was sent with Maj. Hines, a veteran of the war of 1812, and his family, to a school near Springfield, the instructors of which were Catholic monks. The mentor whom the elder Davis had selected as his son’s traveling companion had commanded a battalion of brave Mississipplans at the battle of New Orleans and the love, ad miration and respect he still cherished for his old commander led him to stop at "The Hermitage.” Mr. Saussy commented on the deep im pression that this first meeting with "Old Hickory" made on the youthful Davis. Oen. Jackson's reputation as a hard and stern man had been spread abroad over the country, but the boy, who was his guest for iwo weeks, found him the incar nation of old-fashioned courtesy and kind ness. The profanity for which he bad been celebrated found no expression while Jefferson was .about, and It was his prac tice to give thanks at every meal for the blessings he and his then received. At the school maintained at the Catholic monastery young Davis spent several years. Prom his own reminiscences they seem to have been happy ones and profit able ones. On one occasion a number of the boys of the school united in a stale vegetable attack upon one of the attaches of the. Institution, who had excited their youthful indignation. The noise that was thus created was something horrible, so tradition has it, and one of the preceptors hurried to the dormitory in which the boys slept and whence the noise had proceed ed. It was night when the attack upon the object of this school-boyish wrath had occurred. When the preceptor arrived young Da vis was the only one of the party In the room who gave any indication of being awake. The others were either enjoying the sleep of the just or giving su<jh a re markably good Imitation of it that It was impossible for the aged and perhaps near sighted instructor to distinguish it from the genuine. Being awake, young Davis was niggled out at once and commanded to tell what he knew about the disturbance. He re fused. Exhortations, commands, pray ers and threats alike availed' nothing to change his announced determination nnd the next morning the meditation through which he must have passed had left him of the same opinion still. The lad was carried to an upper room of the school building and tied to a bed. Then the ex hortations were renewed and accompa nied by promises of immunity if he would tell what he knew. “Well," said Jefferson nt length. "I can tell you the name of the boy who blew out the lights." “Tell me," said the preceptor of youth, "and you shall not he punished.” "I did,” said the pupil. In this man ner he escaped punishment, and nt the same time kept faith with his fellows. Faithfulness and couroge were attributes that marked every act of Jefferson Davis' life, said Mr. Saussy, and they exhibited themselves even in the early days when he was a boy at school. The speaker followed the life of Jeffer son Davis until his departure from West Point. While he was there occurred the boyish escapade In which he nearly lost his life. With some of his companions he had been visiting a point out of bourn's and prohibited of the powers that were. Detected and endeavoring to escape par suit the cadets started on a run nnd Davis fell over a precipice sixty feet in height. A tree stopped and stved b’m from what otherwise would have beet certain death. “I have told you these little stoiles," said Mr. Saussy, "that you may und.rstnnl that the President of the Confederacy was a boy like some of you, wiih boyish traits and boyish faults. Bulfcl have tried (o show that even with the itoyish faults were botfish excellencies of charac er that developed with years and made him sub sequently the great and good man he became. "But one of the things which make him remembered and loved hy ihe peo le of the South was the fact that he was th? father of the Daughter of the Con ft de; a y. It is this fact (hat helps to keep J*s memory in our minds and hts life in our hearts. It is a tribute to him that bis Influence and his character moulded tha character of that Woman, whose' beauty and grace became the admit a ion of it whole nation, who knew no love higher cr sweeter or purer than that she bo e he father. Her life, her character, he sw et and gracious and kindly influence should cause tiH to remomb r her ever, to ktep her. a pure und precious nt mo X, in < ur hearts.” The meet ing wad opened by the sing ing of the song, "Maryland," bv the chil dren of the chapter. Miss Barnard, the directress, then announced that the pic ttlc the chapter had contemplated had (Comlnued on Third Page.) FUNERAL OF YV. G. CAYN. Mnny Followed the Remains to the Grave in Itoua venture. The funeral of the late "William G. Cann, which took place,from 3t. John’s Chur h yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, wis ve.y largely attended. The business men of the city, among whom the life-work of the deceased had chiefly been, were present in large numbers, as well as many per sonal friends of the decease!. The mem bers of the Savannah Cotton Exchange marched to the church .in a bod.v. The Chtaham Artillery and the Knights Tem plar were present as organizations and en tered the church in the rear of the funer al party. The funeral service was rendered in his usual impressive manner hy the rector, Kev. Charles H. Strong. The choir, con sisting of Mrs. Finnie and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Gordon and Mr. Beckett, sang at the church, "Jesus, Lover cf My Soul,” and "■Rock of Ages,” and at the grave, "Nor cr My God to Thee,” and "Abide With Me.” The floral tributes were noticeable for their large number and beauty of de sign, among the number being tributes from the Savannah Bank onl Trust Com pany, the Chatham Artillery and the Knights Templar. The honorary pall-bearers were Messrs. J. D. Weed, J. C. Rowland, Walter Coney, I. G. Haas, W. C. Powell, John Lyon®, J. T. Stewart and T. D. Berioday, and the active pall-bearers, Messrs. A. B. Palmer, A. M. Bell, A. C. Car.-o*. H. S. Dreese, W. L. Wilson, H. YVeber and A. Sybrandt. Avery large number of those in. attend ance at the church accompanied the body to Bonaventure. The Templars performed their rites here and the Chatham Artll tilery closed the exercises with a last salute to their deceased officer and com rade. Then all that was mortal of one who had been prominent beyond his years In the business and public life of the city was left to await the call of the last trump. SOOX IY PRINTER’S HANDS. Journal of Council of Safety to He Promptly Published. The June meeting of the Georgia His torical Society was held at Hodgson Hail last night. President George A. Mercer presiding over its deliberations. About the usual number of members of the as sociation was in attendance. Mr. William Harden, chairman of the committee In charge of the publication by the Savannah Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution of the "Jour nal of the Council of Safety,” for the years 1775-1777, submitted a report. This publication, it will be generally remember-, ctf, was undertaken by the Daughters of the American Revolution some time ago. Mr. Harden reported that the journal had been copied and would shortly he In the hands of the printer. It is expected that the volumes of the Journal will be, ready for Issuance In the fall of the year. It was decided that tho editorial super vision of the publication should be con fided to Mr. Harden, who will make what ever critical and explanatory notes are necessary. Some notes are necessary by reason of th# fact that certain members of the council did not remain loyal to the cause of the colonies and afterward be came avowed royalists. The reading of the list of delinquent members of the society was postponed un til the nrxt meeting. In the hope that some of them would cancel Ihelr indebt edness to the society before that time. The society is in real need of the money that is th'ts due it, and it Is a matter of surprise to Its officers that some of those on the list suffer their names to remain there when this condition of affairs is known. Should one-third of the amounts due by members be paid, the society would be placed comfortably on its feet. DECLINED TO GIVE INFORMATION. A Woman Caused First Tronble for Census Enumerators. After their two flays’ experience of last week, the census enumerators got down to work In good shape yesterday, and this week will doubtless see the bulk of the work completed. A number cf the enum erators have called upon Supervisor Blun for Information on various doubtful points, which did not appear until after they had begun their work. Supervisor Blun said yesterday that the enumerators are making very good pro gress and he had received no complaints. There has been only one instance report ed of a refusal to answer the questions put hy the enumera'or. The party In question Is a woman and she declined absplutely to give any Information with out giving any explanation of her refus al. The case has been reported by the supervisor to the director cf the census at Washington. Mr. Gordon Woodruff, who was appoint ed an enumerator In the Sixth militia dis trict, was relieved yesterday by his own request on account of 111 health, J. Nicho las Helmkm w as appo nted to fill the va cancy. i DAY'IS’ BIRTHDAY OBSERVED. Public Business Was Generally Sus pended During the Day. Yesterday was generally observed In Savannah as the bir hday of Jefferson Davis. The courts, wl h the exception of the City Court, wer c oard, the City Ex change, Cotton Exchange, Board of Trade and other public offices transacted no bus iness and the bank employes had a hotl tv. The closing of the banks caused the virtual susp nsion of business in many of lie large offices on the Bay and their tmployes had what was practically a holiday at any rate. Many of those thus r leased from the cares of business spent the day at the resorts about the city. ♦ \ COURT YVILL OPEN TO-DAY. Judge Fnlllgnnt YVill Deliver Hiz Charge to Grand Jnry. The June Term of the Superior Court, which was convened and then adjourned yesterday morning, will open for the transaction of business at 10 o’clock to day. At that horn- Judge Falllgant will deliver hts charge to the grand Jury. After the delivery of the charge the ap pearance docket for the term will be call ed. After this has been disposed of and the cases called oswigned, the court will turn at once to the hearing of cases of divorce and alimony, which will be con tinued until those ready for trial are disposed of. GUESTS OF THE CAPTAIN. Cloze of Tlielr Drill Senzuu YVnz an Occasion YYltli Hunsnrs. The concluding drill and Inspection of their drill season was held last night by the Georgiu Hussars, Capt. Henry Mc- Alpin comainndtng. After the dimt-at life troop was treated by Capt. M-A'pln to refreshments, ami an hour wa pleas antly spent In listening to an Impromptu programme of songs. THE MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1900. MANY WILL FOLLOW RACES. CLl'B WILL HAVE TWO STEAMERS FOR MEMBERS AND CUEISTS. Alpha and the Clifton YVIII Re Used. Many Other Craft YVIII tut I After the Flyers—lnterest In the Races In Growing—First One YVill Be Sailed Day After To-morrow- Seven Hours the Time I.lmit—The Coarse of Twenty Nautical Miles Has Been Determined—Those Who YVill Sal 1 the Marls nnd the Dra goon. Yachting fever is spreading. People who, ordinarily, take no interest in races are catching it, and the disease is ma lignant. It will rage wiihout abatement until after the mooted quesctlon as to the superiority of the Dragoon or the Maris has been settled beyond peradventure. But a brief time remains till the flyers will start on their first race. Day after to-morrow they will cross the line at Turner's Rock, and it will be with breath less interest that the great crowd on hand will watch the struggle. Therewill be three of the races, provided the first two are not won by the same boat, thereby ren dering a third unnecessary. It Is quite possible that Thursday, Fri day and Saturday may not suffice for the races. It will depend upon the weather. If there is anything like a wind the races, it may be depended upon, will be pulled off. The entire month of May and June, thus far, have been Ideal for racing, strong breezes blowing nearly every day. It is only hoped that they may continue this week. Seven hours has been named as the time limit, and unless they are drift ing races, the time will be sufficient for them to finish. , A course of twenty nautical miles has been mapped out. This extends from Tur ner’s Rock, around Cabbage Island spit buoy, back beyond Turner s Rock again, once more over the course and across the starting line. The CVtbbage Island buoy to be rounded is not the real buoy of that name, but another that has been substi tuted. The Cabbage Island buoy is in wa ter so shoal as to make it dangerous for the yachts to round it, so a temporary buoy has been placed in the channel. Promptly at 1 o'clock in the afternoon the race is scheduled to start each day. On the first day the yachts will be fol lowed by the and it is said that the Angler will be used the second day, and probably, the Bessie May theVhird. These steamers should be able to keep up with the boats even though the wind should be very brisk. The ,committees managing the races will be on the steam ers to note time, measurements, and to look out for fouls. Great preparations are being made by the Savannah Yacht Club to make the social s do of the races a success. Col. Merritt \V. Itlxon is chairman of the Re gatta Committee, and he is now busy get ting everything in readiness. The steam ers Alpha and Cllftcn have been char tered for the three days to follow tho races. Both will leave the city every morning far Thunderbolt, the Alpha at 9 o’clock and the Clifton at 9:30. A brass band will be on each boat. Besides these, there wi 1 be a number of other steamers and sailing craft. The Santee is one of these. She wifi be used by others than members and guests ef the Yacht Club, and wifi leave the foot of Bull street at 10 o’clock each morning. The Maris went over the course yes terday. They say she is a fair-weather boat. Some of the Savannah yachtsmen receive this statement with mental re servations, for they fa'l to see why she should not also go in a wl*d. Some very warm praise for Ihe natty appearance of the b at has b en heard, an t fhe certainly has friends. It is understood there will be eleven sailing her in the taces, among them Capt. W. D. Porchor. Alex Mar shall. Jr., Arthur Young aid Nick Bryan. Capt. Theodore Barnaid, Messrs. Stein B.yan, Jul an Schley, J. G. Hardee, Pas chal Strong, Henry Backus and a colored ntan will be on the Dragoon. Careful work with the boat has been dene by her crew, and Capt. Barnard says she is showing up in fine style. For the Dragoon, it is claimed that she Is fast In either fair or rough weather. DAMAGE SIIT IN CITY' COURT. Mrs. M. 11. Cannon Is Suing the Cen tral for 9110,0110 Damages. The trial of the case of Mrs. M. H. Cannon against the Central of Georgia Railway Company went on In the City Court all of yesterday. Thought it wns a legal holiday Judge Norwood consented to try the case at the instance of coun sel, who were very anxi.ous (hat it should be tried and removed from the court calendar. The suit is an action for damages brought by Mrs. Cannot! for the death of her husband, who was killed by a yard engine belonging to the defendant In February of last year. The accident occurred at the junction of the Central with the F. C. & P. tracks. .Just west of the thickly populated section of the city, < but within the corporate limits. The plaintiff asks damages in the amount of 310,000. John A. M. Cannon, the husband of the plaintiff, was a switchman in the employ of the Florida Central nnd Peninsular Railroad, and was at or near his post of duty at the time of the accident. It is alleged in the declaration that the ac cident was made possible by the gross carelessness and negligent conduct of En gineer Tarver, of the yard engine, in run ning his locomotive ai a dangerously high rate of sppeed and without Riving warn ing of its approach by ringing the bell, blowing the wt.istle or in any other man ner. Had these ordinary precautions been observed, It if contended that the acci dent 'could not have occurred and Cannon would not have been killed. It Is fur ther alleged that Tarver was Incompe tent and that his ineompeteney was known to live company. On behalf of the defendant these alle gations of negligence are denied in toto. It Is elated, on the contrary, that the engine was running at aver low rate of speed; that the whistle was blown. an.l that the accident resulted from Cannon’s own disregard of common precautions for his safely. Evidence to substantiate these diverse allegation* was offered on yester day. The arguments for the plaintiff were made hy Mr, R. R. Richards and Mr. W. B. Stubbs, and for the defendant by Mr. T. .Mahew Cunningham, Jr. Judge Nor wood discharged the Jury at 8:30 o'clock until 9 o'clock this morning, when he wifi deliver his charge. The Health Problem Is much simpler than Is sometimes sup posed. Health depends chiefly upon per fect digestion and pure blood, ard the problem Is solved very readily hy Hood's Sarsaparilla. Y'ou may keep we'l by :ak ing it promptly for any s'oma h cr hlo'd dlrorder. Its cures of scrofula, n!r rheum catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism tnj other diseases are numbered by the thous ands. The favorite family cathartic Is Hool'g Pills.—ad. WEAK THE 4-LEA FED SHAMROCK. The Order Conferred on Graduates of Mrs. Young's School. Interesting graduation exercises were held last night at the Ogle:horpe Seminary, of which Mrs. L. G. Y'oung Is the princi pal. The two graduates of the class of 1900, Miss Maggie Thompson and Miss ’Ruth Ehrlich, were awarded their diplomat, and the Order of the Four-Leaf ed Shamrock was bestowed upon them by Mrs. Young. The graduates have completed their course with singular credit to themselves, their records being unsurpassed by grad uates of any of the ten classes that have passed from the seminary. In Latin and English literature they have achieved par ticular distinction, having translated from the classics of the former tongue and grown familiar with many of the best works of the master authors of English. The regular course in English literature includes Shakespeare's "Macbeth," two books of Milton's "Paradise Lost,” Mc- Cauley’s "Essays on Milton" and Addison and Burke’s speech on conciliation with America. Besides the girls graduated, the following were promoted; Misses Stella Levy, Annie Laurie Shaw, Bertha Thomp son and Elizabeth Gilbert. The programme was opened with prayer by Rev. J. L. Beully, rector of St. Paul’s, after which the salutatory was read by Miss Ruth Ehrlich. Mrs. Young then pre sented the diplomas. Mis3 Maggie Thomp son read her valedictory, and floral of ferings were then presented the young graduates. Miss Elizabeth Gilbert re sponded to the valedictory in behalf of the school, and the order of the sham rock was conferred by Mrs. Y'oung. The programme was concluded with prayer of fered by Rev. Dr, I. P. Mendes. Maj. and Mrs. Y'oung. the former on business and the latter for the benefit of her health, leave to-day for the North. They will take steamship for Europe, and it is their purpose to spend some time in the Swiss mountains. Her many Sa vannah friends will join in wishing Mrs. Young a speedy recovery. CHILDREN YVERE INSTALLED. Fresh Air Home nt Tybee Han Been Formally Opened. The Fresh Air Home for poor children, at Tybee, was formally opened yesterday. In the morning a party of sixteen small children were taken down by Miss Dali and 'Miss Icard for a week’s stay. The children are the first this season to profit by the kindness of the managers and sub scribers to the fund, and the new home, formerly the Zorayda clubhouse, is occu pied for the first time by its beneficiaries. In the afternoon members of Froebel Circle of King's Daughters, which man ages the home, and many of their friends, went down for the formal opening. This consisted of a prayer for the blessing of God upon the Institution and its continued success by Rev. Dr. James Y. Fair, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Chruch, and an address by Rev. J. L. Scully, rector of St. Paul’s. No difficulty, as; a general rule, is ex perienced by the members of the circle In Inducing parents to allow their children to gain the benefit of a week's stay at the home. Usually they are glad enough to have them do so. The custom has been for each child to be maintained for a week, but this is not adhered to In cases where it is tHbught the little one is in need of another week’s outing. Last summer a baby was kept for several weeks, and its life was unquestionably saved by the salt air and tender treatment it received. Doubtless there have been a number of recoveries brought about by taking sick children to the island. This Is the third season that Froehel Circle has endeavored to help children in this manner. The beginning was humble, only two or three children being taken down each week. The next seasons a cot tage was rented, and more good was ac complished. With their own home, the ladies in the Circle feel that they will be oven more successful in their work. NABBED FOR SHOPLIFTING; lnule Small Arrested for Larceny Front Adlcrz’t. Store. Annie Small, a negro shoplifter, was picked up yesterday morning by Detec tive Stark and locked up at the police station house. The woman lifted a quan tity of valuable lawns, ribbons and silks from Adler’s department store on Satur day night. The goods were recovered. Saturday night Deteclive Stark arrest ed Aivira Cook, for the same crime, com mitted at the store of the Krouskoff Mil linery Company. The goods that had been stolen by Annie Small were found and the woman arrested at the house the Cook woman occupied, and it is evident that they worked together. The s:olcn property was Identified by employes of the store. LIEUT. FREEMAN RESIGNED. Adjutant of the Guards' Battalion Surrenders Ills Commission. First Lieutenant Davis Freeman, ad jutant of the Second Battalion (the Savan nah Y’olunteer Guards) of the First Regi ment, has placed his resignation In the hands of Maj. Thomns Screven. Lieut. Freeman has made an excellent officer, and his resignation will be regretted by those who wish the Guards wt 11, which means everybody. Lieut. Freeman has been adjutant of the Guards for several years. During the war with Spain he was adjutant of tho Second Georgia Regiment, a part of which the Guards formed. GERMANS PICNIC TO-DAY. Prize Drill YVill Take Place at the Inlet Club House at Tybee. The annual prize drill and picnic of the German Volunteers will take pla-'e ot Tybee to-day. The Inlet Clubhouse has been secured for the occasion, and tlie drill and dancing will take place there. The drill will begin upon the arrival <f the 3:35 train. The last train will leave the Island nt 11:30. Tickets, good on all trains, may t>e secured from the commit tee. of which Lieut. R. W. Baughn ‘s chairman, or at the depot. Dktner will be served by the Parsonage Aid Soci ty of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension. IN BEHALF OF THANK OFFERING. Special Services llelutr Held at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Bnsoom Anthony of Trinity Church spoke at the meeting at the First Pres byterian Church last night. A series of meetings Is being held In anticipation cf the special thank offering next Sundny morning, and the Interest s! own In them is greatly encouraging to the workers. Prayers arc offered for the succe s of Sunday's offering. Rev. E. S. Edenflel b pastor of the Southside Baptist Church] will speak to-night at 8:30 o'clock. No menu ts complete without Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Chmpag..e on It. If not on ask for U.—ad. COLORED FAIR CALLED OFF. PROMOTERS NOTIFIED THAT IT NOT HE HELD. YY'aa to Have Been a Private Enter prise for Money Making Purposes, YYlth Church Boothe ns a Side Is sue Promoters YVere Evidently Acting In Good Faith, But TTiey Did Not Understand the Condition Under Which the Parade Ground Is Controlled—Park Residents Are Y'ery Yluch Rejoiced. The colored citizens' fair did not open at the Masonic Fair building; In the Park Extension, last night, as it had been an nounced, and the residents along Whita ker street and In the vicinity of the park generally are greatly rejoiced. As had been anticipated, the promoters of the fair were notified yesterday by Act ing Mayor Tiedeman that the permit ob tained by them from the clerk of Council was of no value unless the consent of the military commanders and of the Park and Tree Commission had also been obtained. The Acting Mayor candidly Informed the applicants that he did not think It likely that they would be able to obtain the required consent. As evidence of the unlikelihood of thtlr succession, he showed them a communica tion which he had Just received from Lieut. Col. T. S. Wylly, commanding the First Georgia Regiment in the absence of Col. Lawton, and Capt. Henry McAlpin, commanding the Georgia Hussars, re questing that the structure In the parade ground erected for the purpose of holding a Masonic Fair, be removed at once. The communication further stated that: "The permission for the erection and use of said buildings having been to the Ma sons and that purpose having been ac complished, we wish the structure remov ed at once, and that It not be permitted to be used by any other person or per sons." It developed that the promoters of the colored fair were F. J. 4 Wrlght, keeper of the colored cemetery at Laurel Grove, and Emma Carter. The article In yes terday's Morning News was the first In timation they had that their proceedings for the fair were not entirely regular, and they were down bright and early to see the Mayor about It. Both YY'rtght and the Carter woman appeared to be intelli gent and respectable people, and both were much put out, after all the trouble they had gone to in arranging for the fair, to find that their trouble had been for nothing. They were evidently acting in good faith in the matter, and thought that with the permission to use the build ing and a permit from the city that noth ing more was required. Mr. Krouskoff seems to have given permission to use the building without any thought of the annoyance the park residents would be subjected to. The Carter woman said that the use of the building was given her by Mr. Krous koff and Mr. Collat and that Dr. Simons, who was chairman of the Fair Associa tion, had told her she could have the dec orations. It was not a church fair, she stated, but a private enterprise on her own part, by which she expected to clear several hundred dollars. The Second Af rican Baptist and several other dhurches were to be given booths, where they could dispose of whatever they pleased, and a portion of the receipts were to be distrib uted to the colored hospitals and churches. The bulk of the profits, however, were to go to the promoters. Both she and Wright were anpdous that they should be permit ted to run the fair for a few days or a week until they could work off the stock they have on hand, but they were inform ed that they would have to go through the same routine fpr one week as for three weeks. They left the exchange with the Intention of seeing the military com manders. ROInKE & SONS’ BUILDINGS. Repairs to Be .Made That YVill Add to Their Appearance. Repairs are to be made shortly to Rourke & Sons’ Foundry and Machine YY'orks buildings, which will add greatly to their appearance. The work of paint ing the tower was begun yesterday, and after this is finished other repairs will be made. The tower on Rourke's shop Is conspicuous In the east end. and on the lower river front, because of Its conven ience to persons who look there for the time of day. A mammoth lathe, said to be the largest Piece of machinery In the South, has Just .been placed In the shops, and a railway constructed from It to thp water front for the ready handling of marine machin ery. The lath- weighs over 50,000 pounds, and was made for Mr. Rcur.te hy the Pond Machine Tool Company of Plainfield, N. J. Shafts from five to twenty-five feet long can be placed In It. All’the parts work automatically, so that the'humber of men required to operate the lathe arc re cluc.d to a minimum, NOTHING DONE BY' TRUSTEES. Chatham Academy Matters Still In Stnita Quo. Nothing was done at the meeting of the Chatham Academy trustees yester day to cot sand r plans submitted for the rebuilding of Chatham Academy. Capt. H. C. Cunningham, chairman of the board, stat and that on account of the ab sence of several of the trustees from the city the matter was continued to a fu ture meeting. TALKING ON TEMPERANCE. Ucv. L. L. Abbott at DnKy Baptist and YYezley Monumental. Rev. L. L. Abbott of Atlanta, a min ister of the Baptist Church, who is trav eling over the state the interest of tem perance. delivered a lecture at the Duffy Street Baptist Church last night. Mr Abbott will lecture at the YY'esley Monu mental Church to-night at 8:30 o'clock. A Record. Of almost a century has proven that Crab Orchard YVater is a reliable specific for Sick Headache. Dyspepsia and Constipa tion. Give It a trial.—ad. Tills Conversation In tool, B. A. Fewpenny—"Say, ‘Reddy,’ old boy, permit me, you have my congratula tions; but I feel bad!" G. H. Readycash—"Thank you. BAT told you so!" If you failed to attend the great auction sale of 145 lots in "Teynac Gar dens," Juno 12, at 5 p. m., you will be In "Twopenny's” fix. These elegant lo's to be sold for whatever they will bring' Terms, $25 cash, $25 quarterly, 6 per cent’ Interest, or a 5 per cent, discount allowed for all cosh. Platshek & Cos., auctioneers —ad. Y Book of the Confederate YY nr. Mississippi Valley in the Civil War,” by John Flske: price 32. For sale at Estlll's News Depot, 45 Bull street, Sa vannah, Ga.—ad. The Salt that Never Sticks FAVORITE Table Salt Sold In sir tight boxes by all grocers. Five and ten cent sizes. DIAMOND CRYSTAL SALT CO.. St. Clair, Mich. HENRY SOLOMON & SON, Sole Distributing Agents. CITY BREVITIES. The Elks meet to-night. There will be an initiation. The Woodmen's Circle, the women's branch of the YY'oodmen of the World, will give its annual ptenle a< Tybee to morrow. The organization i- ave-v "re gressive one. The members look forward to giving their friends a very enjoyable day. Graham's Orchestra has been en gaged to play for dancing. Back to Germany. Mr. William Dlers and family, who le't on the Grand Duchesse for New York Sit urday, sail to-day for Germany. They will visit all parts of the old country, aft, r which they will stop at ARenbruch, by Cuxhaven, four or five months. Mr. Dlers’ nearest relatives reside et Altenbruch and the party contemplates an enjoyable visit. Mr. Diers has been a citizen of Savannah many years and l as been succcessful. He has many friends here who wish him a pleasant trip. Dur ing his absence his business will be car ried on by Mr. John M. Haar, who has been his employe several year*. LOYY' HATE SUMMER TOURIST TICK ETS YTA. Central of Georgia Hallway, to the Principal Summer Resorts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Vir ginia, Etc. Tickets will be on sale commencing May 18, and daily thereafter during the sum mer, limited to October 31, 1900, returning. The Central offers unusually attractive schedules, perfect passenger, and elegant sleeping and parlor car service, to Augus ta, Atlanta ar.d Birmingham, at whl h points close connection is made with through trains to all mountain resorts. For beautifully Illustrated matter, full particulars regarding rates, routes, hotels, etc., apply to any agent of the Central of Georgia Railway, dr to W. G. Brewer, City Ticket artd Passenger Agent, No. .107 Bull street. Savannah Ga. Phone S3.—ad. Cheap Trip to Charleston, Y'la the Plant System. The Plant System will run a week-day excursion to Charleston on June 5. Train leaves Savannah at 5:45 a. rn., Central time, arriving in Charleston 10:30 a. m.. Eastern time. Tickets will be sold at the rate of 31.50 for the round trip, limited to return to any regular train June 6.—ad. Summer Excursions. Low Rates Y'la Southern Ry. Summer excursion tickets now on sale, via Southern Railway, from Savannah to principal summer resorts in North Caro lina, Tennessee, Virginia, etc., tick ets limited for return passage until Oct. 31. Complete Informa tion may be obtained; also literature and summer homes folder giving full par ticulars about the best hotels, board.ng houses, etc. Southern Railway is the only line operating through sleeping cars to Asheville, Hot Springs and points in "Land of the Sky." James Freeman, City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 141 Bull street. Randall Clifton, District Passen ger Agent. Telephone, 850.—ad. Where Fortunes Are Planted. That is the place 4o buy; don't invest your idle cash in a marsh lot, or faked-up illusions; get on an open street; get where Vou have pure artesian water; high, dry, graded avenues; neighbors on lot next to you; more coming every day! And fibove all, where you can buy for less money ail these advantages. Your profit is to wait great auction sale 145 lots, Eighth street, eas4, from Habersham to Water's avenue, June 12, 5 p. m. Terms, 325 cash, 325 quarterly, 6 per cent. Interest, or a 5 per cent, discount allowed for all cash! Plptshek & Cos., auctioneers. —ad. A Delicious Smoke. The Herbert Spencer is an elegant cigar and is truly a delightful enjoyment to inhale the fumes of this fine tobacco; it is exhilarating and delicious. See that the name of Herbert Spencer Is on every wrapper of every cigar, with out which none are genuine. The Herbert Spencer cigars are only sold by the box of 50, Conchas at 33.50, and Ferfectos, 34.50 at Lippman Bros., whole sale druggists, Barnard and Congress streets, of this city.—ad. The Easy Route to Riches! Large losses means large gains. Always be on the watch for something of value to drop and that is your chance! Such will be your opportunity at the great auc tion sale of 145 beautiful ldts i n "Teynac Gardens,” Eighth street, east. The Ogle thorpe Real Estate Company must go out of business and these lots will go for whatever they will bring! Remember the sales day, June 12, 5 p. m. Terms, 325 cash, 325 quarterly, 6 per cent, interest, or a 5 per cent, discount allowed for nil cash. Platshek & Cos., auctioneers.—ad. Conldn’z Donation. A five-pound package of Conila’s fire t candy will be awarded the most graceful lady dancer at Barbee & Bandy’s pavilion to-night. Go out and try one of their fish suppers. Cars leave Tenth street every half hour; fare 50 cents.—ad. Beware of ••Bog.i” They are being offered and sold per lot for one hundred dollars and upwards; those beautiful lots In healthy, bright, high and dry "Teynac Gardens," Eighth street, east, were sold heretofore at 3150 private sale. Just think how low they will go, being ordered sold at auction for whatever they will bring! Don't be faked! but wait for the great sales day June 12, nt 5 p. m. Terms, 325 cash 325 quarterly, G per cent. Interest, or a 5 p-r cent, discount allowed for all cash. Plat shek & Cos., auctioneers.—ad. A Startling; Avrakenlnsc! Y’ou will get If you buy lots anywhere before the 12th of June, for on that day. at 5 p. m„ the Oglethorpe Real Estate Company will sell at auction, for what ver they will bring, 145 elegant lots on Eighth street, east, In the beautiful "Tev nac Gardens." Terms per lot, 325 cash 325 quarterly. G per pent. Interest, or a 5 per cent, discount for all cash. Remember the day! Don't get left. Platshek & Cos. auctioneers.—ad. “We Are the Leaders.” Our Assortment and Prices of GARDEN HOSE Surpasses All Competiton. Congress and Whitaker Sts. LEO FRANK. SAVES I doctor jmmmk bills >• <-nur'; • i Bar Ben lg the * | greatest known I nerro tonic and blood purifier. It I creates solid flash. muvc.e and | strength, clears the brain, makes | the blood puro and rich, and causes Ia general feeling of health, power land manly rigor. Wlthm 8 day* I after taking the lirsi dose you no jj lice the return of the old rim. snap F and energy you hare counted as 5 lost forerer, while a continued, {judicious use causes an lmprore [ rnent both satisfactory ana last* Jlng. One box will work wonders. L six should perfect a cu**#; be cents a box. 6 boxes for For sale I by a U druggists everywhere or will Bbe mailed sealed upon receipt of ] price Address Drs. Barton and I Henson, p*' Bar*Ben Block; Clere [ land, O. I GET IT TODAY! The Sale of SEW GOODS at HOGAN’S Goes on and on. No old stock to work off. No antiquated good* at a low price. Ev erything new and this season’s. Prices so low and goods so attractive as to maka this the cheapest'place in the city. OUR WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT Is very popular at this season. You will find here all the good things wanted from the medium to the highest qualities at very attractive prices. 36-inch Linen Lawns, 36c. 36-inch Sheer Linen Lawn. 45c. 33-inch Linen Cambric, 75c. 46-inch French Nainsook, 25c; usual pric* 35 cents. 46-lnch Batiste Mull, 39c. 46-inch Persian Lawn, 49c; usual prlca eoc. White India Linons, 10c; usual pricey later. White India Linons. 12ftc; usual prica 15c. White India Linons. 15c; usual price 20c. White India Linons, 20c; usual price, 23q. A GREAT BIG SALE OF SHIRT WAISTS. We have now the Largest Stock ol White Shirt Waists—choice styles, perfect fitting. t Prices for this week JUST O\E HALF OF VALUE. LADIES’ NECKWEAR. In Neckwear we show Bows, Club Ties, Tecks, Four-in-Hands and Imperials from 3c and up. W T e have a special line of ties for boys, 25 cents each. LADIES’ RIBBED GOODS. Ladles’ fine Ribbed Vests, 10c; fine Lisle Vests, 15c; finer ones, 25c; extra size Vests for ladies, 25c; Ladies’ Ribbed Knee Panta 25 cents. LACE DEPARTMENT. Beautiful Embroidered AI lovers, Lac* Allovers and Tucklngs for guimps, sleeve* and waists at low prices. WASH GOODS AT LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. FOR THE HOUSEHOLD. Just the needed things for hot weather, and too at prices way below anything you have been accustomed to. Special lot of Summer Bed Spreads, 63cj Special lot of Summer Bel Spreads, SI.OO, Good 66-lnch Bleached Linen Table Dam ask Gsc Good 72-lnch Bl* ached Linen Tabl® Damask, 75c. Good 72-inch Bleached Linen Tabl® Damask, 98c. An extra large Flze Linen Huck Towel, $1.76; usual price, $2.25. An extra large size Linen Huck Towel, $2.00; usual price, $2.40. 45x23 Bleach; and Linen Huck Towel*, $3.00; usual price $4.00. Extra size Bleached Damask. 25c; usual price. 40c. Good yard-wide -sheeting, 7c; reguia* price, 9c. OUR NEW FURNISHING DEPARTMENT IS AX ATTRACTIVE PLACE. While not anew departure, is new in every item of stock. We have paid par ticular attention to this department and can render more satisfactory service than ever. The goods are the best—the prices very low. The spe cial price system does not prevail here in a day. but is in effect all the time. Not® the prices—examine the wares. You'll b® pleased. Just in from New York, a big shlpm-nt of Colored Skirts, Shirts and Neckwear Daniel Hogan, The corner Broughton and Barnard St*. LEMONS. B'.ack Eye, Pigeon and Cow Pea® Potatoes, Onions, Peanuts, and all fruit* and vegetable* In season. Hay, Grain, Flour. Feed. Rico Straw, Magic Poultry and StocM Food. Our Own Cow Feed. etc. 213 and 215 BAY. WEST. W, D, SIMKINS & CO. “ JOHN l BUTLER, —DEALER LN- Paint*, Oil* and Glass, ah. Doors, Blind*, and BulideiV Supplies, l’lalo and Decora tive Wall Paper, Foreign and DomestW Cements, Lime. Piaeter end Hair. So l * Agent for Abestlne Cold Water Ptnt. 20 Cougre.* street, west, aiul 19 St. Julian street, west.