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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Collapse of the Panama Canal.

The collapse of the Panama Canal Com
pany is being urged as a reason why the
House should at once pass the bill granting
charter to the Nicaragua Canal Company.
The Senate has passed the bill Why it is
delayed i'll the House no one seems TO know.
There is not much probability that the
Panama Canal Company will be able to
raise the money necessary to complete the
canal. 1t would take more to complete it
than has already been spent upon it. The
par value OF the securities already issued in
its behalf is s400, 000 A like sum could
not be raised without the pa yment of ruin
GUS interest. Indeed it is doub tful if it
could be raised at all.
An effort is being made to induce the
French governmental guarantee the com
pletion of the work. If the effort should
| succeed, an interesting diplomatic question
between this country and France would at
once be raised. When the Panama canal
was undertaken the government of this
country agreed TO put no obstacles in its
way as long as it remained private enter
prise. If the French government takes
hold of it, however, it will cease to be an
enterprise of that kind, and there would at
once be talk about the Monroe doctrine
Those who are pushing the Nicaragua
scheme would not hesitate to take advan-
tage of any chance to prevent the compile
ton of the Panama canal. They would
push the Monroe doctrine into prominence
and probably would endeavor to induce the
Colombian government to withdraw its con-
cessions to the Panama company on the
ground that the company had failed to COM
ply with its agreement.
The chief sufferers by the bankruptcy of
the Panama canal company are the French
peasants, They had blind confidence in
de Lesseps, and looked forward to the time
when their investments in the canal would
yield them handsome returns. No one can
regard their loss with other than feelings of
sorrow for them. Even if new company
is organized, the new securities must take
precedence of theirs, and if the canal were
to be completed their securities would be
comparatively worthless
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
somebody, Long Ago.
From Flying Leaves


Here lyeth" somebody-name unknown,
For the creeping moss half covers the stone.
she died"-bend down, you can read the date
In seventeen hundred and eighty eight"
That was a hundred years ago,
And of Somebody" what do we know?
Somebody" once had place in life.
Played her part in its peace and strife,
Had her share in its hopes aud fears,
And tasted love with its smiles and tears.
But she careth little methinks, to-day,
Ii the long past hours were of gold or gray.
Somebody died-we know not how;
1t matters little to Somebody now,
If dear ones bent DER her dying bed,
Or lone and friendless her spirit fed.
Somebody's sleep is calm and still
In the little kirkyard below the hill,
The sun has shone, and the winds have walled
The roses above her glowed and paled,
And the dewdrops g'ittered like angels tears
Night and morn for hundred years;
And she heeds not question, or praise, or
blame.
And God remembers Somebody's name.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Michael ]. Cavanaugh, of Connecticut,
has lost his mind under peculiar circum-
stances. He was candidate for the legis-
lature in the recent election, and staked all
he possessed on his election. He was elected,
but the strain proved too much for
him, and now he imagines himself M. J.
Houlihan, the proprietor of the hotel in
Bridgeport at which he (Cavanaugh was
employed, and another Of his vagaries is
that at the next session of the legislature a
large amount of Doodle will be distributed
among the members. Unless he improves
he will be much more likely to go to the
asylum than to the legislature.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Assuming that Gen. Harrison will ap-
point southern man to cabinet position,
newspapers and politicians have suggested
quite number of gentlemen. Among them
are ex-senator Malone, ex-Congressman
Chalmers, Gen. Longstreet, Mr.. A. E.
Buck, Gen. Golf and Judge Melton, the last
named being from South Carolina. If a
southern man should be appointed it is
probable that he would be selected from
Virginia or West Virginia, therefore
Mahones or COTS chances seem to be the
best. The states named gave very small
democratic majorities last month, and the
republicans hope to convert them to repub-
licanism by 1892. They will hardly realize
their hope.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

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The Ohio White Caps have acted under
charters taken out in the office of the Sec
rotary Of State for organizations known as
the Brothers of Industry" "Knights of
Liberty and Law" etc. Gov. Foraker has
issued a proclamation annulling the charters,
and after having done so, he announced to
a reporter that there would be no more
meetings, raids, threats, whippings or ter
rorizing by the White Caps. In the same
sentence he said: "But should there be any
repetition Of any such practices, the state is
in command of the testimony and the
facilities generally to enable it to promptly
bring the offenders to Justice" The "if'
was very well put in. 1t is not probable
that lawless band like the White Caps
will be restrained because its charters have
been taken from it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Text Books for Public Schools

There was quite a spirited debate in the
Georgia Senate the other day when Mr.. Nc
Carthy's school bill was considered.
The bill provided for the adoption of a
uniform series of text books for the public
schools maintained by the state, and was
amended by the committee on education so
as to require the selection of books by
southern authors, if the southern books are
in every respect as satisfactory as northern
ones. An effort was made to strike out the
words ''other things being equal" and in
that way make it obligatory upon the COM
mission to place southern books, regardless
of their merits, in the public schools, but
the sound judgment of the senators pre-
vailed, and the BILL with slight alteration
in its phraseology, was passed as it came
from the committee.
The bill will in all probability become a
law. 1t is proper measure, aud one of the
effects will be to encourage southern people
in writing text books of high standard of
excellence. Perhaps in some of the higher
branches of study, the text books by north
ern authors are preferable, but the higher
branches are not taught in the public
schools supported wholly by the state.
The books CT history which are taught in
the public schools should be free from sec
tional bias, and should contain the truth as
nearly as it can be ascertained. There is a
school history by a northern author, which
is printed in two editions, a northern and a
southern one. In one the events of the war
of secession are colored 80 as to please the
North, and in the other they are colored
with the view of pleasing the South. This
history has been used extensively in the
South, but it ought to have no place in the
schools of either section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Mr.. Sellers Resignation.

United States District Attorney Sellers,
of the Indianapolis, Ind, district, insists
that his resignation shall be accepted 1t is
unfortunate that his business arrangements
made it necessary for him to resign, be-
cause his action created suspicion that he
wanted to avoid conducting the prosecution
of Col. Dudley, who is charged with writ
ing the circular, Immediately prior to the
election, directing the purchase of the
floating voters in Indiana, and who, it is
expected, will be Indicted
Mr.. Sellers says that the probability of
Col. Dudley's indictment had no connection
with his resignation, and there is nothing to
show that his statement is not true. The
that it had, and is declaring that Mr.. Sellers
knew too much of the management of the
democratic campaign in Indiana to be will
ing to prosecute republican for violating
the election laws.
| For some reason, unknown to the public,
no indictment has yet been found against
| Col. Dudley, although it is certain that
enough testimony was submitted to the
| grand jury to justify the finding Of one If
no Indictment is found, the reason, doubt
less, will be made public within a very few
days.
Mr.. Sellers has had nothing to do with
any of the cases involving a violation of
the election laws brought before the grand
jury, and. therefore, if any indictment is
found, his assistant, or his successor, can
prosecute them with as much vigor and
show of success as he could have DONE
Indiana democrats ought not to permit
the charges against Col. Dudley to pass
without very thorough investigation. The
people want to know whether or not they
have any foundation in truth. and if they
have, they want Col. Dudley punished. In
no state in the union is bribery of voters so
general and open as in Indiana, and it is
time the guilty parties were punished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
One State is Enough.

From the Cincinnati ENQUIRER (Dem1
Because Dakota is large, it does not follow
that she should be cut into two states. She is
not so large as California, and but little more
than half as large as Texas. What has size to
do with it anyhow? Alaska is four times as
large as Dakota. AS to population, Ohio has
SIX times as many people as Dakota, and only
TWO United States senator's Why should
Dakota have four
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

A few weeks ago Col. Shepard, OF the
New York MaH and Express, hurled this
question at the people Of the south: docs
the south want warp War was printed
with a long primer w, and Col. Shepard an
nounced that it would be fiercer and
bloodier than any yet recorded in history.
Col. Shepard has been repeating his ques-
ton at intervals since he first propounded
it. but nobody seems to have taken the
trouble to answer it. He should transfer it
to tho puzzle department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
AS to Yellow Fever.

From the Chicago Tribune (Rep)
The success with which the pestilence was
quarantined and prevented from spreading, and
the small proportion of d. aths to the total
number of cases, show that medi al skill has
made progress in minimizing the effectsAof the
fever. Science will be at fault, however, until
IL stops the fever altogether. With proper
precautions there should never be any yellow
fever in the south
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

The ladies of Birmingham, England. are
going to present Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain
with diamond necklace. A public con-
versazione in the city hall has been arranged
for Jan s, and the prominent people of
Birmingham will be there to meet Mrs.
Chamberlain. No doubt on that occasion
Mr.. Chamberlain will realize that he did
lea for wife.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

It would be interesting to know why it is
thought the south is ready now to be divided
politically. 1t was very far from being so
few weeks ago. The Birmingham pro-
tectionists who have prepared an address to
Mr.. Harrison should try and explain this
after they have presented the address and
shaken hands with the next President. It
is possible that the handful of Birmingham
protectionists don't know what they are
talking about.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Senator Teller, who was reported the
other day as having said that if the Color
ado legislature elected ex-senator Tabor to
the United States Senate, he would resign,
has denied having said anything Of the
sort. Notwithstanding this, several persons
have come forward and announced that
they heard the senator make the statement.
Is Mr.. Teller trying to hedges Does he
think Mr.. Tabor has some show of election?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Mayor Hewitt, of New York, and Col.
Cockerill, editor of the World, are refer
ing TO each other in very uncomplimentary
terms, and it begins to look as If they
would have to settle matters on the field of
honor The World hasn't been friendly to
Mr.. Hewitt since he became mayor, and
Mr.. Hewitt probably resents its bitter OPP
position to him in the recent campaign.
But perhaps they will patch up their differ
eDces. That would be the wise course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
John Greenleaf Whittier, the poet, saws

John Greenleaf Whittier, the poet, says
Mr.. Blaine is the foremost American citi-
zen, and should be made Secretary of State.
Foremost American citizenl The expression
has a familiar sound. Greatest living
statesman, savior Of his party, uncrowned
kingi III of these titles are applied to Mr..
Blaine by his admiring friends. By the
way, what place does Gen. Benjamin Har-
rison occupy among his fellow republicans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

People who expect that the next census
win not show as great gain in population in
the south as in the north will very likely
find themselves mistaken. The south made
greater gain than the north for the ten
years preceding 1880, and probably her
gain will be greater also from 1880 to 1890.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Mrs. Parsons, the widow Of the anarchist
of that name, is reported to have grown
fatter and to have lost in good looks while
in England 1t is quite possible that she
gained in flesh, but as for losing in good
looks, that was impossible. People don't
lose what they haven't
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

1t is stated that Gen. Butler wants Gen.
Harrison to appoint him minister to
England. 1t seems that when a man is
struck by political ambition he never
RECEIVERS from the attack. Here is this old
fossil reaching out after the biggest plum
In the diplomatic service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

The Philadelphia Netcs wants Col. Buck,
formerly Of Maine, but now of Georgia. to
go into the cabinet as the southern mem
Der. Has Col. Buck got the recominenda-
ton Of Chairman Matthew Quayl II ne
hasn't, he may as we'll hang his harp on the
willows, 80 to speak.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
CURRENT COMMENT.
Wouldn't Hell

From the Ne,U York Graphic DENY
Gov Foraker can apparently do nothing to
stop the work of the White Caps in his state
II these scoundrels were called Ku-Klux and
located farther south how that ferocious man
would howl about it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

The New Englanders who are visiting
Decatur, Ala, ought to see Georgia before
they decide where in the south they are
going to put their money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Until War Taxes are Removed.

From the Neto York World (Dem.)
The business men who are anxious to have
the tariff agitation cease ought to have voted
for revision and reduction. The agitation
Will continue so long as the injustcs of war
taxes In time of peace and a tariff for bounties
shall exist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

The republicans don't want Now Mexico
admitted as a state. Why's Because New
Mexico is democratic. The republicans
think only territories which are republican
should be admitted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Republicans who pretend to believe that
the Democratic party is dead will not
neglect in 1892 to make desperate attempt
to retain control of the Offices
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Minister Perry Belmont has sailed for
Spain. Probably in few months ex-Min-
lister Perry Belmont will sail for New York,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

After diphtheria, scarlet fever, or pneu-
monia, Hoods Sarsaparilla' will give
strengthto the system, and expel all poison
from the blood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

The talk about the next cabinet is idle
speculation. The men who will make the
cabinet are maintaining a profound silegce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

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half wine glass Angostura Bitters before
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-20

WON ON A ROMP.
Kingston Captures the Chief Hon
Ors at GraveSend-

Special to the Globe.
GRAVESEND, l.. l., Sept. 19.-Althoueh
the weather was somewhat better than
yesterday it was quite threatening. The
attendance was smaller, but yet very
good, with the track somewhat
improved, although still very heavy
next to the rail. The crowding out of
some of. the bOokmakers, especially
Reilly IL Co.. of Chicago, by the Alli-
ance people continues to cause talk.
The officers of the association claim,
however, that they are in the right.
They have membership OF sixty or
mle. and tLeIe is only Sutfi
lent business for the III TO do.
The racing began with dash of amile
the presence of Kingston drove out
three of them. They loafed along
under an easy pull for three-quarters
OF mile and then came away with a
burst of speed in the stretch, Kings
ton winning in a rOmp, while
King Crab just captured the
place by short head. The second race
was at a mile and furiong, with Frank
Ward the fav0rite. He was never able
to 90 the pace, and King Idle won
somewhat cleverly, followed out by
Daruna, who beat Wahoo, a strong
favorite. head for the place. In the
third race. the Sea Breeze stakes, Leila
MAY had the call, with Ballston second
choice. They finished in that order a
length apart My Own, who had a good
following for the place, made the run
ming for three-Guarters of mile and
then quit. In the fourth race, the Nep-
tune stakes for two-year-Olds, Can't.
ID roll hmm 70 rnTItn
with Dave GideonS Radiant sec
ond choice. They finished
Just the reverse, with Radiant winning
easily by two lengths from Brahmin, in
good time for the track. In the fifth
there were but three starters. Peep
Weep led on sufferance 10 the hay
stacks, when Bella b and Belle dor
came away. In the stretch it was all
over, as Bella B drew away and
won in a canter by three lengths.
Belle Dor quit in the last furlOng and
Pee Weep beat her out for the place by
two lengths. The last race for heavy
weight handicap of six furl0ngs. Mira
bean got Il little the best OF the start
AM was ridden very hard from start to
finish and won by Il length. Barrister
second, a length in front of the Banner
Bearer. Bradford broke down in the
near fore leg.
SUMMARIES.
First race. ore mile-Bingston won in
1:5l4, King Crab second, Oarsman third.
second race. one and Oneeighth miles
King Idle won in 1854, Daruna second
WdhOo third
Third race, one 0nd on sixteenth miles
LEILA Nay won in l :533I, Ballston second
Ocean third
Fourth race, three-fourths of a mile-Ra-
diant won in l:l7l4. Brahmin second. Fe-
licia third.
Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles
Bella B won in 2:OSl2, Pee Weep second,
Belle DOT third.
Sixth race. thrce-fourihs of a mile-Mira-
beau won in I:l712, Barrister second, Ban
IsaH,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-20
AMATEUR ATHLETES.
Results OF Yesterdays Contests of
the National Union.

DETROIT, Sept. 19.-The Amateur
Athletic union of the United States
held its first meeting in this city to-day.
The results were as follows: 1OO-ysrd
dash-First heat: Sheriff., Yale col
lege, New York Athletic club, winner,
0:lO 2-5; Walker. of Detroit, second.
Second heat: Ford, Staten Island Ath-
letic club, winner, 10 80 seconds;
Beathe, Detroit, second. Third heat:
Wrestling, Manhattan Athletic club,
winner, 10 % seconds; Graham, 10 IL
seconds, he reducing his record by 1-5
of a second. Burkhardt, of the Pastime
Athletic club. won the one mile walk in
6:54 l-5, reducing the best record by
9 rs seconds. In the 22O yards race
Westing won the first heat in 30 So
seconds. BabcOck, a. c. S. N, second;
fourth heat, BabcOck, New York Ath-
lectic club. walk over. The deciding
heat was won by Wrestling, 10 2 5
secUrdS. Sheriff. and Ford lied for
second. The hurdle race, 12O yards,
was won by JOTdon, of the New York
Athletic club, in the second i'll % %.
The final heat WAS won by Westing
in - 10. one mile race, Gibbs.
Toronto Athletic club. won in 4:2714;
ConeH, Manhattan Athletic. second;
SlliIlman, New York Athletic club.
third. The tug of war between teams
from the Manhattan club and the Busy
Bees Athletic club OF the TWenty-thrd
regiment, n. \. ). \. e., was won by
tha latter ia two pulls. Running high
Jump won 10y Webster, OF the Man
haitian ASSOCIATION, . foot, o. inches.
Two mile bicycle race, Crisr. of the
Columbia Athletic club, OF Washington.
won in $40 10, Haisttad, New York