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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
NEW STYLES OF HATS FOR MEN.
Fashions for Colonels-Sailor Hats
Panoramic Poems.
From the Baltimore Sun.


Just as true as that women have not all
the curiosity in the world is the fact that
they have not all the vanity either. This is
what the straw hat manufacturers havepre-
pared for the spring. The style will run
mostly to yacht hats. Straight, narrow
brims they have, crowns from three to four
inches high, and tops as fiat as hat presses
can make them. Their tone in trimming
will be quite loud, though quiet men can
also be suited. The bands will be very
broad and gay, and Solomon in all his glory
never wore hat band like some Of these
Some are striped in gorgeous cardinal,
yellow and black, some are blue, and some
have figures of large size scattered about,
one style being filled with acorns of natural
size. Many white flannel bands are also
used.
But the one to which the prize should be
awarded is the panorama band. To get the
good of this hat one must imagine a sweet
little face under it, cigarette and a NOUS
tache like the blush of dawn. The band is
interesting, possibly much more so than the
young man who will wear it. If a young
lady finds this to be the case she might pass
around the hat, meaning of course that she
might walk around the wearer and enjoy
his picture gallery, which is certainly more
varied than that at the Peabody Institute
The art display starts out with two fierce
dragon flies, then comes yachting party,
then some distant sailboats, then in the
foreground a shell race and a party of scull-
ers in bright jerseys rowing some ladies,
and finally some conventional patterns
Truly this hatband is poem on summer
that should not go into the waste basket
Another fad is the dyeing of the under part
of the brim to correspond with the color of
the band. Many straw bands will also be
used.
The colonel" hats are rushing success,
and cargoes of them are going to all parts
of the South. In Texas they are immensely
popular, and it is said that even the chill
dren cry for them. The colonel hat is a
fierce-looking fellow, with an Alpine crown,
big four and half inch brim and thick
band of straw. The colonel crop in Califor-
MA seems to be good, too, but everything
grows fost there. Numbers of these mill
tary hats are sent thither, but instead of
straw bands the California warrior affects
cord and tassels.
The Canton hat is nice. Made of needle
braid, with little loops of whitest straw, it
is the prettiest of all. Some helmets are
shown They are severely helmet-shape
and are Western favorites. Many pretty
styles of braids are shown, and a new
method of sewing hats has been introduced
in which the straw laps over the the stitch
ing, concealing it completely. Baltimore is
becoming famous for its manufacture of
straw goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
QUEER SIGNS AND NOTICES.
Funny Things Seen Walking the
Streets or Reading the apers.


Funny Things Seen Walking the
Streets or Reading the apers.
from the Memphis Avulnncde.
'Did you ever notice the peculiar ways
some people have Of wording and punctuat-
ing signs and notices. said gentleman in
Chattanooga to reporter the other day,
Don't know that l have" replied the
pencil pusher.
"Wel, you notice as you so along the
street, or notice the advertisements and
headlines i'll some papers, and you Will be
surprised"
Following this cue the reporter began to
cast his eyes about him in his walk along
Market street The first sign that attracted
his particular attention was one that hangs
in front of hat renovating establishment,
and which makes the following announce
mem:
Your hat blocked while you wait for
Soc"
1t fails to state how long you must wait
for the SOC, and, therefore, the exact time
at which the 'dicer" will be returned 10 its
owner is rather vague
A little further on and a commission house
was reached, where a large piece of paste
board swung out to the breeze, upon which,
in letters that evidently emanated from
marking pot, appeared the words
Goose Feathers Marked Down"
"Now, as to just whether this was a little
practical joke on the part of the merchant,
the reporter did not know, but as down
comes a goose, and are goose feathers, they
can very appropriately be marked down"
without any false representation on the
part of the seller, OF without conveying the
fact that they are any cheaper than they
have been before.
Then the reporter began to scratch his
intelligent Uranium and sauntered back to
the office. As he crossed the street near
the pants factory he saw a small sign hang
ing to a post, and going little closer read
the startling intelligence:
"Female Pants Makers Wanted"
Comment was unnecessary and the scribe
went on his way.
A few minutes later he picked up Ri ch-
mond VA paper, and in the want" col
umn read the advertisement of a tobacco
manufacturing firm, which was worded in
this way:
"Wanted-Four girls to strip in a tobacco
factory"
Just underneath this was another small
lad, - stating:
"For Rent-Two rooms furnished with
young widow nae
Ye gods! The reporters brain, began to
reel, and IN spite Of himself he began to
wonder what the world was coming to.
He had been raised in a Christian com
munity, and his cultured mind failed to
grasp the sanctity of the situation.
In despair he turned from the advertising
columns, and imagine the narrowed state of
his feeling when he read an account of a
double murder, in which it was stated that
John Rice was shot in the abdomen; the
other man was shot in the saloon next
door"
And thus it runs throughout the various
exchanges and on the many signs. One pa
per that was looked at conveyed the intelli-
gence that "several dogs were shot in the
west end Not being thoroughly familiar
with the dog anatomy, and totally unaware
as to the direction in which the dogs were
headed, the reporter cannot say whether
getting "shot in the west end" was any more
fatal to their dogships than to be shot in the
head or neck.
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PREACHERS OF THE GOSPEL.
fecuiiarities of Some Famous New
York Clergymen.
From Tie Nelc York Graphic

From the Neto York Graphic.
some New York clergymen.
lnere are so many of them that it is hard
- understand how the town remains in any
Tsosree unconverted under their ministra-
lions.
doubtless in their different ways they do
l great deal to save US from the fate of
yalon and GomoFrah. There are not
ray clergymen here who give much oc-
-.Oh Tor the buresque on the fashionable
Ftgor VI henrietta" except in one thing.
Il. clergymen are really not given 10 spec
lb 1' nv or TO trying TO marry rich widows,
Ny .hey do have TO condone the gambling
sre Tlckery Of their millionaire parishiOn.
~ ~ way that makes some of them
IT,; lhey can't preacs about tine sin of
M thlngs as doue In " 70 street, with
49, .o llost lshious and successful Of the sin
IN The most expensive pews before
bs1ul ana ana paying foi the very clothes they
b-t1tlIe are, Of course, plenty Of clergymen
,r,, I'VE the courage OF their convictions ~
'F.,. degree, but the rich. fashionable
H'A are not apt b. want them.
Ii.. ..hhoeption 10 this rllle h Dr.. Johl Hail
I'll = ihe fashionable and frivolous one ~
go 10y terrain guild, and Il "a more fash
.,na =. liiA frivolous than observers Of old
''~hf ieiiaas would thlnk possible.
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CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS, Is Words or
more, IN this column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD. Cash in Advance, each
Insertion.
Everybody ,rho has any rant to suppiV,
anything to buy or sell, am business or
accommodations to secure; indeed any ,o'Sh
to gratifu. should advertise in this column.
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AUCTION SALES FUTURE DAYS.
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Executors Sale
OF
VaIuabIePropertyat ISleOf Hope
n IL naAA R.A:
c. H. D0rSett, AuCtiOneer.

Under and nv virtue Of an order granted by
tie Honorable Court OF Ordinary of Chatham
county, we will sell before the Court House,
in the city of Savannah, during the usual
hours of sale, on TUESDAY, March 9th,
lSSS, the following real property belonging to
the estate Of BARNARD T.. BEE, tor the pur.
pose OF distribution and the payment OF
debts, tO-wt:
All that tract of land at the Isle of Hope, in
the county OF Chatham, wherein the late
Barnard f. Bee resided in lis lifetime, consist
lng Of five-acr- lot fronting east on Skidaway
river. and bounded on the north by land of Mrs.
Lawn, cast bv SNlaway river south by land of
Guerard and west by other land Of said B. K.
Bee.
Also that tract Of land lying west Of the lot
above mentioned, and bounded on the east by
said last described hveaCre lot south by land
of GUerard and the late Col j. s. C,aghorn,
west by private road leading from the public
rond 10 Isle of Hope to the Of the residence
of said +. T., Bee and north by land Of Mrs.
LAWN containing about three acres.
The above described lots will be sold together,
and making about eight acres.
Also, the improvements upon said land, con-
siSiing of large, roomy and very comfortable
residence. COmmOdipuS outhuildings stables,
barns, enc. bath house, excellent water, arth-
Cial ahrephcad and bass drop, well-arranged
lawn, with beautiful camelia iaponica bushes
fine orchard OF peaches, pears, plums, figs,
grapes, etc, and ample gardening land.
With splendid railroad service and the
almost certain prospect OF n short and direct
shell road TO the Isle Of Hope, this property be-
comes a most desirable Investment as a delight
full, healthy residence.
The Auctioneer will take pleasure in showing
the property at any time
RANDOLPH ARSON
JAMES j. MCGOWAN,
Executors
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vi RINlfN AAt sttil NsAN Va Oh, az Al " AlhNh
in the morning, we will sell at promises on the
northwest corner of Abercorn and South Broad
streets:
All the furniture contained therein, consisting
of. In front bedroom--W INDOW SHADES, 4
GILT CORNICES, DOUBLE BEDSTEAD MAT
TRESS Spring, BOLSTER PILLOWS, Blu.
REAU, SEWING MACHINE, CHAIRS.
Darkroom WINDOW SHADES, 4 WALNUT
CORN1CES, BEDSTFAD SPRINGS, MATTRESS
BOLSTER, WASUSTAND, BUREAU, TOILET
SET, ROCKING CHAIRS, CHAIR, TOWEL
RACK
Bathroom WINDOW SHADE, TOWEL
RACK, RUG, CLOTHES BASKET
Back Room, frat floor WINDOW SHADES,
DINNER TABLE, ? SMALL TABLES. PIC
TURFS BOOKCASE, BROOMS, BUSTING
BRUSHES, 6 CHAIRS. : TABLE STANDS,
ErAGERE.
PANTRY LADDER DISHES, PLATES,
CUPS, SAUCERS, FRu1TSrANDs, MAJoLICA
WARE, ETC. GLASSWARE Of all description,
KEROSENE STOVE. ETC.
Hall, second floor CARPET, STAIR CAR.
PET and RODS, SHADES, WINDOW Pole.
Basement room front-BUREAU, WASH
STAND, WARDROBE (oal0, CLOTHES BIAS
KEp, ROCKING CHAIR, ETC, ICE BOX,
FILTER, WALNUT TABLE
Room. third HEATER, 3 SCUTTLES,
BATH SETS. KEROSENE CANS, CLOTHES
RACK IRONING BOARD and STOVE, 4 FLAT
IRONS, STEP LADDER WASHTUB, BENCH
and BOARD
Kitchen COOKING STOVE, CLOCK, WAL
NUT TABLES, MARBLE BREAD BOARD,
MEAT GRINDER, POTS and KETTLES,
TINS and CHINA in all styles, and many other
articles not enumerated above. Terms cash
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
:; CALL AGAIN !
Y y '

Thousands OF visitors called on us
upon their arrival in the city. Many
were made happy by making inmedi-
ate purchases OF Pianos and organs,
while others, thinking our immense
stock large enough to supply the de-
mand, delayed purchase, intending to
select after the Festival was ended
The latter were amazed and disap-
pointed TO find famine In place of
plenty. Some left their orders with
us, others promised to call again. To
the latter we beg to say
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28

n EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY. Notice is
u hereby given TO all parties having demands
against GEORGE w. GARMANY, late OF Chat.
ham county, now deceased. 10 present them to
me. properly made out within the time pre-
scribed by law as TO show their character
ard amount; and all persons indebted TO said
deceased are hereby required TO make imme-
diate payment - me.
SAVANNAH, February g. 1888.
JAMIE NJ. GAPIANY,
Executrix Estate George w. Germany, de-
ceased.
Present bills TO A. II. MacDonell, Attorney for
Executrix
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- EORGIA, CHATHAM CouNrY.-N Notice Is here
" by given 10 all parties having demands
against ANNA NJ. ID. FAASS, late OF Chatham
county. deceased, to present them 20 me prop
tery made out within the time procrlbed by law
80 as 10 show their character and amount; and
all persons indebted 20 said deceased are hereby
required 10 make immediate payment TO me.
JOHN II. HELbikEk,
Executor Last WIN and Testament OF Anna NJ.
y faAas, deceased
SAVANNAH Feb. -. 1888.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
A Cheap Dwelling 4 Large Yard
ON STREET CAR LINE.
C. H. DORSETT, Auctioneer,

VIII offer at the Court House on TUESDAY,
March 8, 1888, during the usual hours of sale,
Lot 25x270, with two.story dwelling. contain
ing Ave rooms, on the line Of the Barnard street
cars. beyond Anderson street.
This property can be bought on very easy
terms, to-wit: $500 cash and easy monthly
payments.
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DYES.
I-ADIBS I

no your own Dyeng a. bone, with PEER
~ LESS DYES They vii dye eFef ythng
They are sold eYerywlfr. Price ~. ackage
40 e0i9rs. They have % equal Tor Strength
bfighfnss8, amount M paf'tafes pr fqf fhstneas
~ color. ~ n0n fading qualities They ~ uot
crack ~ alnul Fef sole ~ ~ 4 LiAKH y ~,
sifa.=is. n ~ RAN. DnIfFist ana AIeate
cary. CORNER to<s aAf Ahefcig4 ntfeFis
FDMAap " klhfFgA bi4Afxmb eqFaAf Ns@l
llrsed 400 hfNaEt aIfeeis. aQ4 i Y. lbaeA
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- EORGLA, CHATHAM COUNTY. Notice is here
VI by given that have made application TO
the Court Of Ordinary for Chatham county for
order TO sell lot number "a White ward In the
city of Savannah, belonging 10 the estate of
ELLA CORINNE CHAPLIN, deceased, for the
payment of debts and distribution, and that said
order will be granted at MARCH TERN, 1883
Of said court unless objections are filed
ALBERT V. CHAPLIN,
Administrator Estate Of Ella Corinne Chaplin,
deceased
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LUppEN & MATES 5. NJ. II.

1Or CENTS box for HEnT'S Celebrated
~ Cough Drops, Che popular cough remedy,
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MISCELLANEOUS.

-OH. p. RETURN TUBULAR BOILER for
(O sale cheap. GEO. r. LOMBARD n Co,
Augusta. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28

Peculiar in medicinal merit and wonder
full cures-Hood's Sarsaparilla. Now is the
time to take it, for now it will do the most
good.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28

q EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Notice il here
VI by given TO all parties having demands
against the estate Of Dr.. JAMES J. WARING,
late Of Chatham county, now deceased, TO
present them 10 us, properly made out within
The time prescribed by law so as to show their
character and amounts; and all persons indebted
10 said deceased are hereby required TO make
immediate payment to us.
SAVANNAH. January 23d, 1888
MARY A. WARING and
p. ALSTON WARINC,
Executrix and Execotor Estate of James J.
Waring. deceased
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Personal.

INFORMATION WANTED,-My son, John H.
| Waters. left me last Sunday night He is
about feet tall II years old, blue eyes and dark
(common), elastic sided shoes in bad condition
Any Information concerning his whereabouts
will be gladly received. Address WIN j.
WATERS, Sylvania, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28

u EORGIA, CHATHAM CoUSTY.-Notice is here
" by given TO all parties having demands
against s. YATES LEVY late of Chat
ham county, now deceased TO present them
at the Office OF Garrard & Medrim,
my attorneys, properly made out, within the
time prescribed by law, so as TO show their
character and amount and all parties in
debted TO said deceased are hereby required
TO make immediate payment TO me
EMMA j.. COHEN,
Administrative G. 7. A. Estate Of S. Yates Levy,
deceased
SAVANNAH, Feb 6, 1888.
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~ EORGIA, CHATHAM CouNTY.-Notice is here
" by given 10 all parties having demands
against ELLA CORINNE CHAPLIN, late OF
Chatham county. now deceased to present them
10 me, properly made out, within the time pre-
scrbed by law, so as 10 show their character and
amount and all persons indebted TO said de-
ceased hereby required to make immediate
payment to me-
SAVANNAH, February 9th, 1898.
ALBERT V. CHAPLIN,
Administrator Estate of Ella Corinne Chaplin,
deceased
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FOR SALE.
-
LOST.

I OST. q lemon and white Setter Dog; had on,
II when he left, collar with my name upon it,;
he is a large dog; will pay liberal reward for
mis- recovery or information that will lead to it.
j. L. WHATLEY, 11S Bryan street.
7 OST. on Henry street. Sunday afternoon,
II between Drayton and Abercorn streets, q
Jet and Gold Brooch, with Pearl setting. Re
ward IL returned TO "a Henry.
CTILL MISSING.-T bound volumes 81
- the MORNING News are still missing
namely those of
July to December, 1860
July to December, 1861.
July to December. 1852.
have every reason TO think that these books
are in the possession of parties in this city, and
therefore repeat my offer of $40 apiece for
their return to the MoRSISG NEWS office
j. II. ESTILL
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,

: :"
NOTICE.
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH Feb. 28th 1888
EXECUTIONS have been placed in my hands
IL against all persons who have refused or
neglected to pay their SPECIFIC OR LICENSE
TAX for the year 1888 These executions will
be enforced at once by levy or punishment
process if not paid promptly at my office,
ROBT J. WADE, City Marshal
= EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. Notice is
" hereby given TO all parties having demands
against ROBERT ID. BOGART late of Chatham
county, now deceased, to present them TO us at
our Office 1915 Bay street, properly made out
within the time prescribed by law so as to show
their character and amount; and all persons in
deOted to said deceased are hereby required to
make immediate payment to us.
SAVANNAH, February q, 1888.
b. A. DENMARK and
SAMUEL b. ADAMS,
Administrators Estate of Robert ID. Bogart, de-
ceased
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28
A WELL-KNOWN
RICH PLANTATION
FOR SALE.
C, H. D0RSETT, AuctiOneer,

1888, during the usual hours OF sale, before
the Court House door in Savannah,
That well known property, the Cape Planta-
ton situated IN Bryan county Georgia, on tho
waters of the Great Ogeechee river. and con-
tanning five hundred acres, more or less This
plantation is peculiarly siSuated, being nearly
surrounded by water and in consequence thereof
requires a very small amount of fencing 1t is
easily reached by the Savannah Florida and
Western railway, the trains upon said road be-
ing 80 run as to enable planters to spend all day
on their places and return TO the city at night.
Terms: One-third cash. and the balance in
one and two years. interest at per cent. per
annum the deferred payments to be secured by
mortgage upon the property.
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Secretary and Manager OF the Great Southern
Portrait Company, Savannah, Ga
Refer TO Davis Bros Palmer Bros, Hon. R. z.
Lester Mayor and c. H. Olmstead Bankers,
Savannah, Ga Office with Davis Bros, AZ and
A Bull street, where samples OF the work OF this
company can be seen. Savannah, Ga, Feb. 1,
1898 Mr. l.. Il. DAVIS, Secretary and Manager
the Great Southern Portrait Company, Savan-
nan. Ga: Dear Sir-The three lfe-size India
Ink Portraits made for me by you are perfect
In likeness and well executed Respectfully
yours, VIM D. DIXON. s3 Bull street"
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GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

The old reliable Faust better than ever.
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ROOMS TO RENT.

NOR RENT, at 1853 State street, east Barnard
II two connecting rooms, furnished or other
wise; every convenience on same floor; also
stable and carriage house.
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NEW STOCK

Of Choice Instruments has just ar
rived by last steamer, and in conse-
quence we are again prepared to sup
ply you. Don't miss it again. Gail
early and we will see that you get u
prime Instrument AT price SO low and
terms so easy that 1t Will astonish you
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HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.

DRICK HOUSE on Henry street, south side
ID second east of jefferson street. Apply on
premises. Possession April list.
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AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.
Household and Kitchen
FURNITURE
At Auction
I.D.LaR0Che'S Sons, AuCtiOneerS
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

ON TUESDAY. the 2Sth day of Feb, at II O'Clock
in the morning we will sell at promises on the
northwest corner of Abercorn and South Broad
Streets
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MISCELLANEOUS.

NEW BOOKS.-Natural Law In rhe Spiritual
~ World Our Country National Perils and
Opportunities, Socialism and Christianity.
WILLY a CLARKE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
No OTHER '' ,,'',... '''

has in go short period gained the repu-
sa'ion and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE. From a
mparatively unknown factor in the
commercial world, it has been trans
formed to an independent, influential,
grand Through Route, with mag
nificent depots, superb equipment and
unsnr passed terminal facilities. Through
careful catering to details it mas WOE for
itself reputation for solidity, safety,
convenience and attention to its patrons,
second to no railroad in the country
Pullman sleepers, models of palatial
comfort, dining cars in which the euisins
and general appointments are up to the
highest standard, and coaches especially
built for this route, are among the chief
elements which have contributed to
wards catering successfully TO dis-
eliminating public. Located directly Cd
its line, between Chicago and Milwaukee,
and st. Paul and Minneapolis, and
Chicago and Ashland and Duluth, are
The following thriving cities of Wiscon-
sin and Michigan: Burlington, Wanke-
sha, Fond du Lac. Oshkosh, Neenah,
Menasha, Stevens Point, Chippewa
Falls, Esd Claire, New Richmond,
Hurley, Wis, IrOnW00d, Mich, and
Bessemer, Mich.
For details, information, low
est current rates, berths, ETC., via
this route, to any point in the
Northwest, apply to nearest
Ticket Agent, or address
VIM. S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
General MANAGER Gen1 Passr & Tkt Agt
MILWAUKEE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
ROTTEN STATE OF AFFAIRS.
Witnesses Verify the Reports of Crime in
Alaska

Witnesses Verify the Reports of Crime in
Alaska.
WASHINGTON, d &C. 19.-The house com
mittee on fisheries today began the ia
vestigaJion regarding the alleged ous-
RACES in Alaska. Vim. Gavitt, special
treasury agent TO the Seal Islands, testified
that the Alaska company's agents at the
ST. George Islands respect neither the
laws OF cd or man. The whole island is
q place of prostitution from one end TO
the other.
George Wardman, special agent from
1881 70 1884. entered rather sweeping
denial of tie charges against the com
pany's employees. L. F. Ryan, another
special agent attributed the lack of dis
cipline and OF loose morals on the island
partly TO the improper conduct
and neglect of duty of some
of the government agents which
was in turn initiated by the
agents of the company. The witness
formulated rules forbidding females
on the island from visiting the com pany's
and government houses, bus MIR. TIngie
mis- su perior officer had declared such rules
null. I5 was impossible 80 imagine what
influenced him to dc this as the order
was issued in the interests of law and
decency.