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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-06-08
EG,644,753 &17,443,2s4

The country, in the seven years named,
bought from England S52,372 $40 worth
of goods of all kinds more than it sold to
England Such condition of things, of
course, could not be continued without Sc
riously impairing the prosperity OF tho
nation The necessity, therefore, OF eli
coaraging the establishment of manufac-
lures was apparent 1t was the desire of
the people that the country should make
so far as natural resources permitted
nearly all the essential commodities which
it consumed Industrial independence,
indeed. was one of the leading influences
which impelled tho colonists to seek pollt-
ical independence. as it certainly was tho
dominant consideration with the people i'll
nbolishing the confederation and founding
more perfect union" under tho consti-
tuition.
THE FIRST TARIFF CHAMPIONS.
Under the confederation the country
had what was virtually free trade As IL
consequence tho domestic market was
flooded with foreign manufactures and
the people were thus deprived of the
ability to pay for these goods and of the
incentive to attempt to make them for
themselves. Industries of all kinds were
depressed from this cause. The people in
this emergency perceived that the only
adequate remedy for this state Of things
syas in the enactment Of such laws as
would, to some extent equalize the con-
ditions of the American and foreigner, SO
far as regards trade in the American mar
ket.
Tho first important law passed by con-
gress, i'll its first session after the adoption
OF the constitution. had the following
words for its preamble:
Whereas, 1t is necessary for the sup.
4pu-l of the government, the discharge of
the debts of the United States and the en-
couragement and protection of manufac-
lures, that duties be laid on goods. wares
and merchandise imported"
This act was introduced in the house of
representatives and actively championed
by James Madison, who was subsequently
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-06-08
FROM 1888 TO 1861.


Tho compromise tariff of 1898 vas re-
placed in lS42 by the Wing tariff which
imposed protective duties on most arti-
clcs of domestic manufacture. New Eng
land and the middle states strongly ia
vorcd this measure, the south strongly
opposed it, while the vote of the west
upon it in the house was tie. Under tho
operation of tho low Clay tariff. which
preceded it. occurred the most disastrous
financial convulsion which the country
ever experienced, either before OF since
that time. This was in 1887, during tho
presidency of Martin Van Buren. Busi.
Of Of 1872. and the country enjoyed a pros
pesity such as it had not known before.
The protective act of 1912, however,
was repealed By the low rate tariff of 1916.
This was called the Walker tariff. from
the name of the secretary of the treasury
who framed it. Free traders claim that
this was the most equitable and scientif.
ically constructed enactment of that class
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-06-08

). LII. SCliALLIN, Druggist.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
MAX o,RELL,s LECTURE.
An Entertaining Talk on John Blu
and Sandy Macdonald.

An Entertaining Talk on John Bull
and Sandy Macdonald.
The Max O'Rell lecture at the theatre
last night was the sort of a treat that
one likes to have repeated. The audi
ence was not large, but it was an apprecia-
tive one. 1t could hardly help being SO.
There wasn't dull sentence in the entire
lecture. People who made up their minds
to go quietly out of the theatre if they were
not interested, and who took seats near the
door for that purpose, forgot that they ever
had any such intention. In fact, they were
sorry when the lecture was over. They
wouldn't have objected if it had been an
hour longer.
The lecture wasn't a heavy affair. 1t
didn't deal in big words and philosophy. 1t
was light, bright and sparkling, and as
entertaining as JOY inspiring comedy or a
frisky opera. The peculiarlties of John
Bull and Sandy Macdonald were portrayed
skilfully and gly-tOuched off by
master hand, as it were. Neither John
Bull nor Sandy Macdonald had any cause
tocomplain, but they had cause to laugh
For once they saw themselves as others see
them, or at least as Frenchman sees them
The anecdotes were amusing and apropos.
They gave better idea of Johns and San
dy's prominent characteristics than could
be given IN hours in any other way. The
French and Americans were given some at
tention, though only occasional glimpses
were caught of them. They were amusing
| glimISes, however.
The lecturer evidently aimed to both
amuse and instruct, but he was careful to
convey his instruction in such an en-
| tertaining manner that he never
for moment lost the attention
of his audience He made no DretentiOns to
oratory, and yet he talked in a way that was
very pleasing. His manner was easy and
graceful and his voice well modulated His
style was conversational and he talked pretty
much as hewould to lot of friends in a draw
| ing-room. If he comes again he will have a
bigger audience but not one that will give
more evidence of genuine satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
A BAD FIRE AT OCALA.
Several Firms Burned Out at Loss
of $4,000.


OCALA, FLA Feb. IA fire last night
destroyed six stores and one private resi-
dence on the northwest corner of the public
square, originating in a wooden store build
ing owned by ID. A. Miller and occupied by
Israel Brown, dealer in fancy groceries.
The stock was entirely consumed. The fire
company was on hand, but arrangement
of the engine rendered it useless The total
loss is estimated at S25,OOO. The following
is a list of the losses.
D. A. Miller loss on building $4,000; in
surance 81, 500
r. d. Thompson, loss on building $1,000;
insurance $1,000.
W. c. LETTERS, loss on building $1,000; in
surance 81, 900
Hood & Nash, dry goods and groceries,
loss $1,000; insured.
H. Lewis, dry goods and notions, loss
5000, insured.
s. d. Elliott, restaurant furniture, loss
$500; no insurance.
Mrs Hooper, household goods, loss $500 t;
no insurance.
F. Torres, cigars and tobacco; loss $4,000 ;
insured.
Thomas Smith, harness and saddlery, loss
$500; no insurance.
!. Brown loss S., 900; insured.
Or. r. D. Fuller, dentist outfit, loss
81 600; no insurance.
The following insurance companies are
interested in the losses: Hartford, Ham
burg Bremen. Springfield, Western, Orient.
Savannah, Trans Atlantic, Imperial, Cont
mental, London and Globe, Sun, Mutual,
Factors and Traders, Phoenix of Brooklyn,
Gerpan-American and Phoenix of Hartford.
Four of the stores destroyed were of
brick and were recently completed. The
whole burned district will be rebuilt at once
with substantial brick buildings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
OVER IN CHARLESTON.
The Days Happenings in South Caro-
lina's Chief City.

linaS Chief City.
The Charleston knights of Pythias are
making active preparations for the celebra-
tion of the anniversary of the order on
Monday.
1t is somewhat difficult to find out what
is going on in river phosphate rock just
about this time, At least there is no dispo-
sition among the agents here to offer any
information on the subject. 1t is under
stood everywhere, however, that the river
rock companies are endeavoring to form a
pool or combination, which will enable them
all TO sell at profit and regulate the price in
the foreign markets, where they meet with
competition from European phosphates 1t
was stated a day or two ago that no arrange
ment had yet been reached by the compa-
MES.
Lieut.. Hutton commanding the recruiting
station at Charleston, has received orders
from the War Department to recruit for the
colored infantry regiments. Heretofore
only recruits for the colored cavalry have
been received and a considerable number of
colored men who applied for enlistment
have been turned away for the reason the
they were too heavy for cav alry service
Many of these would have made good In
fantry soldiers. There are only two regi-
ments of colored cavalry In the United
States army, and these are Differed by
white men. The only colored officer in the
regular army Is Lieut.. Anderson, a gradu-
ate of West Point, where he entered from
Indiana
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
AUGUSTA ANNALS
A Reunion of the Blue and the Gray
Walters Strike.

AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. ia committee of
the exposition directors is comforting with
the officers of the local post of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and with the Au-
gusta branch of the Confederate Survivors
Association, with the object of holding
grand reunion of the blue and gray here
Isext fall Gen. Phil Sheridan and other
Grand Army chieftsins Will be invited to
attend and meet the ex-Confederate
chieftains.
The entire force of walters of the A"ing-
Ton Hotel Is out on n strike They invited
the proprietor, Mr. Pettijohn, 20 a confer
ence but he had had 30 much pickering of
late among them that 10 demanded that
t.iey should either 70 10 work or leave the
room. They left aud have employed NJ.
proprietor for breach of contract.
Mr.. Pettijohn has telegraphed
30 Savannah aud other points FOR help and
hopes 10 have new servants by tomorrow
afternoon. The scenes IN the dining room
nj dinn,f and supper were amusing. IN
many cases gentlemen guests serving the
ladies. The AFFAIR IL regarded good nAtur'
edlY around the hotel. Some bad spirits ~
tbs Walters aocietY are said " DO repponsl-
bis for the trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
ON RAIL AND CROSSTIE.
Local ana General Gossip in Railway
Circles.

Circles.
The headings met in the Oak mountain
tunnel on the Columbus and Western Tues
day and now daylight is visible through the
opening. The headings are also fast ap-
preaching in the tunnel through Coosa
mountain. The character Of the rock has
again changed in the Coosa tunnel, and is
now much more easily worked than former
ly, and it is confidently expected that con-
tinuous passage will be made through the
mountain by March l.
The only measure of Importance passed
by the Rate Committee Of the Southern
Passenger Association this week was the
resolution granting three-cent per mile
round trip rate to all cities in the South
Tickets will be sold to and from the follow
ing points and to all States between them
New Orleans, Vicksburg, Memphis, Column
bus. Hickman, KY, Arkansas City, Cairo,
Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Hagers-
town, Washington and Norfolk. The rates
are 10 be quoted on Feb. 2s, March - and
%, and April 10 and "A. Ten days will be
given for the trip South, with stop over
privilege, while the return trip must be con
tinuous Thirty days is the extreme limit
The lew rate is the result of the visit paid
TIE committee by q delegation from leading
Southern cities
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
GBoRGIA's CAPITAL CITY.
Years That an Attempt May be Made
TO Hang a Murderess.


ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 1z-Penitentiary
Guard w. w. Turner left this morning for
Georgetown to take charge of Eliza Ran
dali, the negro girl who killed her father
last October. She was to have been hung
Some time ago, but on petition OF several
hundred citizens her sentence was COM
muted and she was sentenced to serve for
life in the penitentiary. There is a posi-
biity Of some trouble in removing the
woman as there is desire among a certain
faction that she be hung. Caution will be
taken to prevent any trouble. She will be
placed in the Chattahoochee camps.
The appointment of G. G.. Golf to be tenn
porary whipping boss for Penitentiary
Company No. ,, in place Of Capt. Bryant,
who is with his family on account of sick
ness, has been approved by the Governor.
The Police Committee of the City Council
nnet this afternoon to consider the petition
OF Il. c. Borche to establish a beer garden
at Ponce de Leon Springs. A petition of
residents in that community signed ny
twenty persons, including Senator Colquitt,
ssking.that the petition be refused, was pre-
sented The committee decided to report
the matter adversely to the Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
A DINNER TO BISHOP WEED.
A Pretty Scene at the New College at
Auburndale.


Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, POLK COUNTY, FLA, Feb.
12.-The citizens of this place hearing that
Bishop Weed would visit them on Feb. II =,
determined to give him little
surprise in the shape of a public dinner,
Immediately on the college site, which
is on the banks of one of our most beautiful
highland lakes the Se-Sa .qua-cheeta, now
fiattened as to name and called Arianna.
A shame on the man that changed it. This
highland lake section of Polk county is in
some respects most remarkable
one. If we had waterproof paper to
write upon we could send letters from these
lakes north, south, east and west over the
State Of Florida, being the real source of so
many streams. We are 200 feet above the
sea and there is no land in the State above
us Where, then, does the water come from
that feeds about 200 lakes, Many of them
like this one, two miles in diameter and
from 80 to GO feet deep and clear and beau
tlful
Then, again. our Northern scientists tell
us that our sand is not sand, bat that it is
something beaten up very fine. Anyhow,
we can't scour our floors with it. 1t is not
sharp enough. Yet our land agents are
sharp enough to sell great deal of it to the
searchers after health.
The college referred to above is the DieO-
cesar School for the higher education of
young ladies, under the direction of Bishop
Weed.
One more strange fact concerning our
highland lake section. Our air is remark
ably dry and bracing. Persons with delicate
Threats are running in here to find quick
relief. | have an idea that the splendid
drinking water from the lakes is helping
the delicate threats.
Returning to the dinner, ! would
say it would be rather hard for
the people of Dakota just now
to take in the scene on that occasion en- the
beautiful banks Of the Arianna. The gay
dresses of the Southern children and the
ladies, as the throng moved to and fro
among the pine and oak trees, with the
clear lake just below, and the sail boat with
outspread wings inviting one to sail free of
charge, made the scene long to be remem-
bered The majority were deeply interested
i'll the words of substantial encouragement
uttered by the Bishop. Yet there were
some who seemed somewhat interested in
the pans on the open fire full Of fresh bass,
just out of the lake Three Strawberries,
out of lot sent by Mr., Benedict, of this
place, seemed to give the Bishop all that he
could attend to for time, notwithstanding
his fine digestion and a good appetite.
These berries were two inches in diameter,
and of fine flavor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
NO CHANCELLOR ELECTED.
The University Trustees Postpone
Action Until July.

Action Until July.
ATHENS, GA, Feb. 1s.-The trustees of
the University of Georgia met this after
noon at o'clock in the library building
with Judge J. J. Gresham, of Macon, in the
chair.
Resolutions were offered by Hon. N. J.
Hammond to postpone the election of Chan
cellor until July. The motion was carried
by vote of IL to s. The ayes were II. v
M Miller. DIR. James S. Hamilton, Joel A
Billups, H. u. Mcdaniel, w. NJ. Reese, A.
S. Erwin, c. z. McCord. P. A. Stovall, R.
e. Humber and d. b. Hamilton
The noes were: w. A. Little, P. B. Rus
sell, P w. Meldrim, Harry jackson, H. w.
Grady, w. w. Thomas, A. l.. Hull and
lamar Cobb.
1t was then decided that Dr. L. H. Char
BONNER should be asked to act as Vice
Chancellor until July, and DIR. A. A. Lips
comb to finish the lectures begun on meta
physics by DR.. Nell Twenty out of the
thirty six members of the Board we're pres
ent and the discussions were very warm
and lengthy.
PROF. WHITES BACKING.
The sentiment of the Athens people and
University boys was strongly in favor of
Prof White, and his friends will try to pre-
vail upon him not to accept the Presidency
of the Neurological Board but allow his
name TO be presented to the Board of TrJls-
tees at the annual meeting in July.
Hon. Henry w. Grady was called on by
the students of the University tonight for
a speech. He gave the boys great hopes
of an early completion of the long needed
gymnasium and also said that he would try
30 get DR. White not to go to Atlanta.
Hon. p. W. Meldrlm, in response to a
call from the students, made a very strong
speech tonight IN favor of Prof. White
He said Savannah had at present more
boys here than any one city in Georgia,
and that the parents of these boys were
anxious for early action by the board aud
that they all favored the election of DR..
White.
A petition signed by many leading citi
gems and doctors was presented to the board
this afternoon. asking that the old Rock
College, now the property of the State, be
be turned over TO the city as a hospital
The petition was laid on the table fol-
further action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
A CRANK IN SAVANNAH.
VOOLFOLK GETS SENTIMENTAL
LETTERS OF WARNING.

The Condemned Murderer Alarmed by
the Information That He Was to Die
at a Mob's Hands Last Night-A
Plumber offered $500 for Tools With
Which to Effect an Escape.
MACON. Ga. Feb. l7.-Tom Voolfolk,
the condemned murderer, has received a
letter dated Savannah, apparently in the
sayne female hand writing that penned two
previous letters to him of religious and
sentimental nature, informing him that he
would die at the hands of a mob Friday
night Feb. II, and begging him to prepare
his soul for the event. 1t alarmed the
prisoner considerably. The letter was sent to
Attorney Rutherford. 1t surprised him no
little. An investigation proved that there
was nothing in it and that the letter was
but the freak of a crank. Voolfolk, it is
said. offered plumber at work in the jail
yesterday $500 to provide him with cold
chisel and steel saw. The offer was made
through a note.
OTHER INDICTMENTS PENDING.
Solicitor Hardeman has determined not
to bring Voolfolk to trial for the present
on the second Indictment, charging him
with the murder of his stepmother. To-
morrow argument will be heard on the
motion for new trial. AS vet there has
been no argument, only proving of the
record, and the introduction of new attida-
wits, amended points, etc.
The members of the jury that convicted
Voolfolk were in consultation to-day with
Solicitor Hardeman. Attorney Rutherford
desired them to make affidavits embracing
their recollection of what were the salient
points made by Judge Gustin III his charge,
presumably for use in the argument to-
morrow They declined to do so, and sought
the advice and protection of the prosecuting
officer.
The prisoner is visited daily by strangers
who are arriving here from all parts of the
country, and are anxious to see the famous
criminal
The dummy line projectors have organ
lied themselves into the Central City Street
Railroad Company and elected the follow
ing officers: President, H. L. johnson; Vice
President, S. T. Coleman; Secretary and
Treasurer, S. A. Crump; Directors, S. T.
Coleman, II. T. johnson, f. ID. Huguenin,
s. A. Crump and G. D. Haines.
James Hines, a well-known citizen of this
place, who was committed to the asylum
some time ago, it is said will contest his
confinement
Argument was begun this morning in the
case of Morrill, VS.. the Central railroad.
The suit is for a So, 900 damage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
HAMM BEATS MCKAY.
The Last Event of the Successful Gala
Week at Palatka.

PALATKA, FLA, Feb. T.-To-day closed
the last day of the gala week celebration
and the originators of the movement have
reason to be proud of the result OF the exer-
tions i'll the interest of the city. 1t rained
all day yesterday and little or nothing was
done, but to-day it cleared off in time for
the shell race. Teemer, being indisposed, did
not enter the contest, which was rowed by
Hamm and Mckay. As much interest was
manifested in this as in the previous race.
The start was made at 353 o'clock over q
course of 81 miles The time of the race
was 22:00l5. Hamm was half a length be-
hind at the start but came around the stake
on the second lap three lengths ahead. He
increased this lead, but Mckay here put in
his best work, increasing his stroke from 80
To 81 per minute. Hamm also increased his
stroke, but Mckay continued TO gain on
him, and Hamm crossed the line at the finish
only n little more than half a length
ahead. Mckay made fine start on the
last half mile. The judges were +. L. Lane
and j. q. Ames, the referee W. G.. Evans,
the time-kceper John +. Speck and the
starter G.. j. Joseph The race was under
the supervision OF T. +. Eaton. This has
been grand week for Palatha, and no doubt
great benefit will result in more ways than
one During the race to-day the docks We're
crowded and the river dotted with steam
yachts, aud small boats containing sight
seers. Palatl,a expects to have a big cele-
bration July I, aud the people contemplate
getting ready for IL at once.
The hotels are all full, and the city has
a lively appearance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-18
TRADE HOLDS IT'S OWN.
THREE CAUSES WHICH HAVE PRE-
VENTED BUOYANCY.

Severe Weather, Prolonged Strikes
and Reactions From Last Years
Overhopefulness the Explanation
The Reaction From the Failure OF
Europe to Get Into Fight
New York, Feb. 17.-R G. Dun & Co.'S
review of trade for the week says:
1t cannot be said that business has
changed for better or worse during the past
week The causes of the recent dul!ness
and of depression in the markets become
more clearly visible, severe weather, pro-
longed strikes, and reaction from last years
over-hopefulness being prominent. The
effects of speculation based on hopes of
foreign war are made plain
by the preliminary accounts of January
exports, showing a loss of ST, 400, 900 in
breadstuffs, 81 800 900 in cotton, 81 400, 900
in provisions and $500, 900 in oil compared
with January, 1887 But improvement is
expected to appear in minor items, and
partial returns for February show better
movement.
MONEY FROM ABROAD.
In any case the exports do not sufficiently
exceed the imports thus far this year to
balance the interest and under valuations,
Of which $4,000, 900 have been
issued and partly placed since Jan. !, ap-
pear to have brought i'll some REINFORCE
ment of foreign capital. The Treasury has
taken in s., 300, 900 in excess of its payments
this week. but money is in ample supply
here, and at allinterior points reporting.
The markets continue unusually stagnant
and prices vary but little on the whole
The general average of commodities Is less
than an eighth of one per cent.
lower than Jan. |, or higher
than Feb. l, the natural advance of the sea-
son in some products being balanced by
lower prices in most Qf the commercial
staples
COTTON GOODS STRONG.
The dry goods shows great strength in
cottons. Though the prices of many quail
ties are already high enough for the lc.
further advance in raw cottnn, there is talk
of further advances.
The demand for wOolens continues mod
crate, though better than it was, and wool
is firm, but buyers are still unusually
cautious.
The consumption of pig iron last year
exceeded q, 800, 600 tons, and of all iron,
domestic and foreign, over s, 100000 tons :;
but the shrinkage of POO, 900 tons weekly in
production barely keeps prices steady and
in bar iron a cut by large Western establish
ments reflects shrinkage In the demand.
Prices are now 81 80 lower than
year ago for pig, IS for
bar, So to 81 for plates and 81
for rails. Added to the light demand as a
cause of weakness, there is a statement that
the committees tariff bill will reduce the
duties on ore to Soc, on pig to 81 so, and
on rails TO 81.
The business failures occurring through
out the country during last week number
| for the United States 236, and for Canada
] 81 a total Of 273 against $50 last week.