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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
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Sales Agent Wanted

to solicit orders and take measures for
suits and pants, made to order. The right
party can make good arrangement for
Savannah. Address, with reference,
The COLUMBUS CLOTHING Co,
Columbus, Ga,
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English Comments.

colgate & Co., the oldest soapmakers in
America have protited by their long expe-
rience. N-Snnit0IM RecOrd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Sergeant Jasper.

Frank Lcsle's Popular Monthly for Feb
ruary, besides other interesting articles
contains an illustrated sketch of the Jasper
Monument now being erected in Savan-
nah. Price PIC. For sale at Estills News
DeDOt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10

At the Harnett House. Savannah, Ca.
you got all the comforts Of the high-priced
no els, and save from 81 10 81 per day. Try
it and be convinced.-BostOn Home Jour
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10

Is needed in every home in savannah. Be-
sides being one Of the handsomest and use
full desks made, it serves the desirable pur-
pose Of desk and cabinet. Prices are very
low. l.. q b. s. Nj. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Decorations.

Flags, Lanterns, Bunting, Shields,
Plumes, trades display goods and novelties
Of all kinds. Stock immense, prices guar
anteed as low as lowest.
L. g. B. s. NH.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Their Own Importations.

200 exquisite patterns, this seasons impor-
tatons, in first quality French Satteens,
beautiful goods, only pc, on sale to-day at
Altmayer's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10

MACON. Ga. Feb. 8. 1888
viii You please send me any posters and cir
cularS about the Jasper celebrations | expect
to attend and hope to induce others to 20 down
to beautiful Savannah
Respectfully and truly,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Valentines.

Our stock of fine Valentines is large and
embraces all the latest novelties.
L. q B. s. NJ II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
The ECONOMY" Wall Desk

Fine Port and Sherry Wines at D. B.
Testers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Underwear Cheaper Than You Can
Make II.

Monday, Feb 18th, will be the Inaugural
ton of the greatest cut price sale of LADIES'
Underwear that has ever been known of in
this State. ct AItmaver a, Co. y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Not An Gone.

PlatShek's Bankrupt Sale still continues
to attract large crowds of economical people
to Altmayers. There are lots of goods to
select from. They have about half of this
large stock still on hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
Pure Grape vino s. at Lester,s.

If you have kidney troubles try D. B
Testers Imported Gin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10

Can You inform me if the Central railroad
will give any excursion rates from interior
points to Savannah on or about the Goth Of Feb
ruaryy II appears 10 me that If a low rate
were made Savannah would get many visitors
on the occasion of the 22i, and also give many
Georgians an opportunity to visit your lovely
city and see the telfair Art Gallery. | remem-
Der with much pleasure my visit last year and
Savannahs unbounded kindness and hospitality.
Very truly, yours, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10

The marCh was led by the members Of the
committee ana their ladies. The programme
was brilliant one, and the dances followed
one after another in such quick succession
that the Home, Sweet Home, y came all too
soon. The concerted programme by the
orchestra filed in the intervals between the
dances. After the opening waltz came the
Bohemian Grip promenade, and then a
most DELIGHTFUL concert
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
A Public Land Dispute.

There was quite a little row in the United
States senate the other day over debate
on public lands. Plumb's forfeiture bill
was the measure in hand and the great
question involved was shall actual pur-
chassrs from land grant companies or SUBJ
sequent homesteaders and pre.emptors,
or squarters, be allowed preference when
their lands are returned to the public do.
MAIN" The whole question settled itself
locally in Northern MICHIGAN about the
lands OF the Ontonagon Il Brule
River railroad and those of the Port
age Lake canal. The curious spectacle Of
a house divided against itself was present
ed in Senator Palmer's efforts for certain
homesteaders who had gone on these
lands and Senator Stockbridge's fight for
the actual purchasers OF the same land
from the companies, to which number
himself and Senator Sawyer OF Wiscon.
sin belonged. Palmer had offered an
amendment protecting the squat
ters in case the lands were for
feited, and Stockbridse one to protect the
purchaser. In the interest OF harmony
both were withdrawn. Senator Hoar re-
newed Stock bridges amendment in the in
terest OF Boston syndicate which OWES
the land, and distinguished controversy
ensued. Hoar was better read on these
subjects than Palmer or Stockbridge, and
went on to show that all of Palmer S
honest settlers and homesteaders
were dummies placed on the land by
company OF Washington claim agents,
among them J. H. Reddington and w. c.
Hill, to wrest the lands from the purchas
ers in case it was forfeited. He read from
letters and contracts to show that those
Washington land attorneys were to have
ons-iourth interest in each claim the hon
est settler succeeded in getting away
from the purchaser who had already lived
on and improved it in case it was forfeit.
eJ
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
All About Blaine.

Under the caption ''Mr. Blaine, A High.
ly Imported lntimation," the New York
Sun (Dem.) prints the following:
A political rumor reaches us from a high
Republican source and OF so important Il
character that we publish it prominently.
According to this intimation, the last
thing that Mr.. Blaine will do as he
embarks on board the steamship which
ia to bring him home to the United
States, will be to renew in the most posi-
tive language his refusal to be the Re-
publican candidate for the presidency.
This time. the declaration will be SO abso-
lutte that it will give to all his friends
notice which they cannot ignore. He will
say that even If he should be nominated
by the Republican convention, be will re-
fuse to stand. and as it will be impossible
to communicate with him after the publi-
cation OF this new refusal until the conven-
tion has met and done its work aud ad-
iourned, his most enthusiastic supporters
will no longer be able to find any reason
Tor hoping that he may be induced to
change his mind and accept the nomina-
tlon.
About the health OF Mr.. Blaine, his son.
Walker Blaine of Chicago, says: Il re-
ceived a letter from my mother dated
Rome, April 10. She says that my father
at the time OF writing was in the very best
OF neaith. lie was gong out every day ANA
enjoying his visit to that city in he highest
degree. Invitations of social nature
were pouring in upon him in great num-
bers, and he was accepting as many oil
them as his time would permit. There
was not the slightest symptom OF any
ailment about him. Indeed, on the con-
trary. he had not felt so strong and Wig
orous for many years."
Walker Blaine also stated that his faith
er's trip to Europe was entirely for pleas
ure and not for health.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
Government Indian Affairs.

Indian Commissioner Atkins says to his
friends that he intends to resign the COM
missionership OF Indian affairs. it is his
aeowed purpose to contest with Senator
Harris OF Tennessee for the seat in the
senate, which will be made vacant next
March. The only two persons mentioned
as likely to succeed Atkins as commission
er are A. B. Upshaw OF Tennessee the as
sistant commissioner. and }. II. Oberly,
one OF the civil service commissioners.
Both are understood to have the
confidence OF the president. Mr..
Upshaw has been acting COM
missioner OF Indian affairs much
Of the time since the inauguration OF Mr..
Cleveland. owing to the frequent absences
OF Mr.. Atkins on account OF the long and
serious illness OF his vile. Mr.. Oberly was
at one time superintendent OF Indian
schools and became quite prominent in
connection with Indian matters. Nothing
is known as to the presidents purpose.
Possibly Mr.. Villas may have some choice
in the matter. Oberly would be glad. it is
believed. to accept the place because it has
better salary and there is a better OPP
portunity in the Indian office for politi-
cal manager.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
How Ne Killed Him.

John CORES, the Willow Lake farmer
who killed his hired man, John Rosen.
crantz, near Redwood Falls. Minn.. made
the following statement before the coro-
ner's inquest: Rosencrantz made q con-
tract with him on the 4th instant to live
with him for one year. On the 23d instant
he said he was dissatisfied and wanted to
leave. CORES told him he could go and that
he would pay him off as soon AZ he could
go to Sanborn to get the money. He
and his wife went to Sanborn Tor that
purpose, and on their return home, their
children informed them that Rosencrantz
had been stealing various articles. On be-
ing charged with this, Rosencrantz admit.
ted that he had taken IL few iron rings Of
but little value. and some camphor and
asked CORES to come up stairs and he
would get them out OF his trunk. CORES
did so and ON the articles being restored he
became enraged and slapped Rosencrantzs 8
face. Rosencrantz went out OF the house.
When CORES started to go out shortly
afterwards, Rosencrantz stood IN front OF
the door with q pitchfork and said he
would kill him. struggle over the fork
ensued; and CORES getting possession OF it
struck Rosencrantz over the head at least
three times. On Rosencrantz saying he
had enough, CORES helped him into the
house and upstairs to his room, where he
went to bed. CORES went for a neighbor,
who, on going to Rosencrantz found him
unconscious. A doctor was sent for but
shortly after his arrival, about o'clock,
Rosencrantz died. There were no other
witness sses TO the killing and the jury found
that Rosencrantz came to his death from
blows at the hands OF CORES with some
blunt instrument, and he was turned over
to Deputy Sheriff Larner, who COM
mitted him to Jail at New Ulm. Rosen-
crantz was unmarried, aged twenty-five
years, and without any relatives in the
country. CORES is well to-do farmer, and
has heretofore stood well with his neigh
bors.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
Queen Victoria in Berlin.

Queen Victoria OF England has just WIS.,
tied her daughter, the empress OF Germany
at Berlin. The empress, the crown prince
and crown princess, and the prince and
princess OF Sake Me ningen received her at
the depot. The greetings between Queen
Victoria and the royal family of Germany
were warm. The crown prince conducted the
Queen to an open carriage drawn by four
horses, whichsheentered, and with the EN-.
press beside her was driven to the castle.
Crowds OF people lined the route and cheer
ed enthusiastically as the carriage passed.
Queen Victoria made three visits to the
sick room OF the Emperor, who, by the
doctors advice, kept his bed, which he
will do for day or two till he gets strong.
er. After breakfast. Queen Victoria sum-
moned DR.. Mackenzie and made minute
inquiries as to the Emperor's health.
The meeting between Queen Victoria and
the Empress was very touching. The
Queen burst into tears on the approach OF
her daughter. They mbra ced and kissed
each other repeatedly with hands firmly
clasped. The Queen only waited to re-
move her mantle. and went Immediately
to see the Emperor. She was astonished
and delighted to find him looking better
than she expected.
The greeting OF the people of Berlin to
the Queen was everywhere respectful. The
men doffed their hats and the women
curtsied. She was cheered enthusiastically
except in the immediate vicinity OF the
palace. where the people refrained from
any noisy demonstration on account OF
the Emperor.
By invitation OF the Empress there was
large gathering OF members OF the imperi-
al family at the palace, to meet the Queen.
Among those present we're the crown prince
and crown princess, the Emperor's daugh-
ters the prince OF Hohenzollern, Prince
Frederick Charles, Prince Leopold, the
hereditary prince OF Hesse- -Darmstadt.
Prince Henry, the Prince and Princess of
SAKE. Meiningen aud the Grand Duke and
Grand Duchess of Baden.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
Personal News.

Rt. Rev. Mgr. Leon Houland, OF New
York City, honorary private chamberlain
to his holiness Leo MIL. addressed let
ter to the pope, withdrawing from the
Catholic church -Lseauso he cannot sub
scribe to the teachings OF the syllabus and
doctrines proclaimed by the last Vatican
council and because he cannot admit the
pretensions OF ultramontainism claiming,
as it does, absolute authority, not only
in matters religious. but also in matters
scientific, philosophical, social and polit
ical
Indian Agent Gregory, who is reported to
have resigned, is 20 years OF age, came to
Ashland from Canada in 1850 and work
ed as laborer on log drive finally took
a position in the office OF the Superior
Lumber Company as clerk, then book
keeper, and was then appointed cashier oi
the Ashland National Bank, Gen. Allen c..
Fuller, OF Belvidere, H., taking $40, 900 OF
the banks stock with the proviso that
Gregory should be cashier; was appointed
agent OF the Chippewas in Minnesota and
Wisconsin in $50. His resignation is a
big surprise to his friends at Ashland.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
The Situation in France,

A majority of the deputies for the Seine
department have signed manifesto to
the electors condemning the Boulangist
movement. The senator's for that depart.
ment have been asked to attach their sig.
natures to the manifesto. The threatened
split among the Boulangists seems to have
been averted. La Cocardo officially an.
nounces that Gen. Boulanger will not be
nominated for other constituencies. Gen.
Boulanger has issued invitations to poit-
ical dinner at the Cafe Richie. President Car
not has impair ted to the council the pur-
port OF the speech which he intends to de-
liver at Bordeaux.
The chamber OF deputies fixed Thursday,
April 26th, for the discussion OF the Pan
ANA canal lottery loan. The report OF
the committee OF the chamber of deputies
which considered the Panama lottery loan
proposal recommends that permissio be
Immediately given to the company to is-
sue the loan, and expresses confidence in
the early completion OF the canal.
President Carnot was met at the vari-
Gus places by officials exercising their at
tachment and devotion to the republic,
and was everywhere received with accla-
nations. Sometimes shouts for Boulang-
er mingled with the cheers. At Souter-
raine replying to the mayor, the Presi-
ident said. you are right in thinking
that shall know how to defend the repub-
lie against enemies within and without"
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
land Office Consolidation.

The three land offices in Congressman
Lind's district-Traey, Redwood Falls
and Worthington-are to be consolidated.
The law places it within the discretion OF
the secretary OF the interior when the re-
ceipts OF land office fall so that it's ex.
penses exceed one third Of the amount re-.
ceived to consolidate that Office with an
other. The receipts OF these land offices
have fallen very low. SO that neither OF
them exceed $4,000 per year.
The question OF their consolidation
was referred to the commissioner OF
the general land office, who has
recommended that the three Offices be con-
solidated. The question has arisen as to
where the consolidated office shall be To-
Gated. Certain influences have been at
work among them it is said that OF j. f.
Meagher, to secure its location at Manka-
to. This is hardly to be considered, how
ever as it would take the new Office at
least so miles away from the vacant pub
lie lands and entail great hardships upon
people with final proofs, contests or filings
to make. 1t seems pretty certain, howev-
er, that the three offices will be consolidate
ed at an early day.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
Billings Found Guilty.

The jury in the celebrated Billings MR.
der trial reached compromise verdict
after being out 36 hours. The Judge was
sent for, and by the time he arrived at the
court room he found it besieged by an
anxious crowd OF spectators. all intent
opon hearing the result. A few minutes
later the prisoner, Myron E. Bill.
lings, who claims the distinction of
being the oldest member OF the Bremen
county bar. was led between two bailiffs
and took his seat as accustomed to do
during the trial. The sheriff called the
court to order. After roll call the fore.
man OF the jury, L. E. Losee. handed the
judge piece OF paper which was passed to
the clerk. The silence that hung over the
court room was oppressive, anil for the first
of severe mental strain as he watched the
piece OF paper upon which his fate was in.
scribed. A minute after the Judge handed
the document to the clerk who read the
verdict, 1--WE, the jury, find the defendant
guilty OF murder in the second degree"
There was nothing in the appearance of
the defendant to arouse sympathy during
the re aiding OF the verdict. Counsellor the
defense excepted to the verdict and
asked that they be allowed to see
the judges challenge. The prisoner
was remanded to jail to await his
sentence. Billings was visited in his cell
by his attorneys after court had adjourn
ed, and an application for new trial was
decided upon. The jury, which was dis.
charged, stood eleven for conviction and
one for acquitted on it's first ballot, and
no verdict was reached until the majority
agreed to return compromise verdict for
murder in the second degree.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
The Record Of Casualties.

A terrible explosion occurred at river
drivers camp near Baraga. Mich. A lot
OF drivers undertook to thaw dynamite in
the oven OF Il cook stove. VIM. Morrison
and Pat Ratigan were instantly killed,
Peter Somerville fatally injured and two
Others seriously hurt.
A frightful accident occurred at Ionkers,
n. \. Men were working in !. sewer trench,
which is sixteen feet deep, when n water
pipe burst causing the sides OF the ditch to
cave in and quickly filling the trench with
earth and water. Six OF the laborers are
known to have been buried alive. Four
bodies were uuearthed.
\ fire was discovered in the shoe shop
attached to the pententiary at Chester,
Ill. Instantly the keeper marched the 125
convicts out of the building and locked
them in their cells. They barely escaped,
so quickly did the fire spread. The entire
building. with a stock OF shoes and leather,
was burned. Loss. S15, 900. The loss to
the state is about SIT, ,0GO.
An explosion occurred in a dwelling
house at Topeka, Kansas. caused by
pouring oil from a can into the tank OF a
gasoline stove. The building took fire and
was destroyed, resulting in the death OF a
girl and her charge; Mary Mclaughlin, a
6-year- old child. the daughter OF James
Mclaughlin and wife, who, with A. d.
Campbell, travelling statesmen for Cincin-
natl notion house, and his wife, occupied
the house. The bodies when recovered
were heshless.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
Nueeets Of Foreign News.

The emperor OF Germany has again got
the better OF his doctors, and instead OF
iy ing as they predicted, he rallied aasin
and for some days was better.
Quite gloom was cast over the city OF
Winnipeg on account Of the death at Otta-
wa OF Hon. Thomas White, minister OF tho
interior. Flags are at half mast at the
residence OF the lieutenant governor par
lament house, as we'll as the upper pro-
vincial and dominion public buildings, as %
token OF respect.
A Selkirk dispatch says that the Red
river at that place is the highest known in
six years. An ice jam below the town gave
way, the water rising and the ice coming
down with great velocity. 1t swept off the
government locks and tore up the Canadi-
an Pacific railway spur track. The flats
OF the town are under water. The river is
falling at Winnipeg.
A bill is before the Manitoba legislature
for an act to empower the government to
raise by way OF loan. upon the credit oil
the province a sum not exceeding 81, o00,-
0Oo. This is to provide for the construc-
ton OF the Red River Valley road and to
meet the deficiencies left by the late Nor.
quay government. 1t is understood the
loan has already been effected with English
capitalists for the amount stated at a
good rate OF interest.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-05-03
Punishment of Criminals.

"a dark cells not an adequate pun
ishment for desperado," says Mr..
Baker, superintendent OF the New
York State Prisons. "Why, / have
known prisoners to get lat by being
confined in the dark cell on diet Of
bread and water. They seem to curl
up and go to sleep contentedly, Ikea
alternating animal. Some less passive
intiiction is needed to bring them to
terms. Let me illustrate. | once Wis
tied one of our State prisons, where q
big hulking ruffian with an iron bar
split open the skull OF slender youth
against whom he conceived some
grudge. The latter should not have
been sent to the prison at ala re-
formatory was the place for him, but
there he lay with a fractured head. 1t
was shortly after had abolished the
use of the paddle; and, by the way, l
had discovered the law and had issued
my order before Grover Cleveland in
formed me that he had found the
same statute. Well, the burly rufiian
who felled the boy had no dread of
padding. He was insolent and def
ant; the dark cell possessed no terrors
to him. The convict sent TO that dun
geon always determines the duration
OF his own stay there, for he is let out
when he becomes submissive. Well, [
sent for the oldest keeper in the jail
and | asked him if he could suggest
some punishment not inhibited by
law. After mature reflection he re-
piled that he had once been in the ma
Wy, and would recommend hanging up
by the wrists. | got him to rig his ap-
paratus, and | tested it by having
him hang myself up. What doubts l
entertained as to its efficacy were
speedily dissipated by brief expert
ence. [ was not hurt, but | was aw-
fully glad to sit down. Then | sent
for the thug. He entered defiant, and
laughed at the ordeal before him.
With a slip-knot adjusted to his wrists,
he was soon hoisted until his toes
touched the ground. At first he
laughed. After a little he began to
blaspheme most savagely. A little
while longer and he yielded, then wept
and whined and begged for mercy,
promising to behave forevermore like
a cherub. When let down he dropped
in a heap like bag OF rags. In less
than fifteen minutes from being taken
from his bench he was taken back
there with no injury done to him, yet
a thoroughly cowed brute, who al
ways behaved well afterward 1t was a
salutary discipline, and Ibelieve in it. -