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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-12
UNCLE SANS DISHONESTY.
HOW the Government Has Profited by
Funds From Unpaid Money Orders.

HOW the Government has Profited by
FUNDS From Unpaid Money Orders
Washington Letter 70 Indianapolis Journal
For seventeen years after TIE establish
ment OF the m9ney-order system IN this
country the funds secured through unpaid
money orders were stored Up and boarded.
just as though the United S ates govern
ment had made good speculation. No at
tempts whatever were iiaugurated to ascer-
tain the real owners of tnis money which
had been trusted to Uncle Sans care.
but the sun went on accommodating
until 1t had reached the enor-
NOUS figure Of about 81, 200. 900. Then con-
GreSS TOOK hold. The legislative branch Of
the government decided that the money
thus held was Illegally held, and that no
pains should be spare to ascertain to who II
1t belonged, aud clause was attached to
one OF TIE bills apprOpriating money for the
support of the poStoftice deDartrne 1t author
lzlnE the employment Of a number of clerks,
whose duty 1t s., uld be to ascertain the
rlghtful owners of this mOney-order fund,
and every effort made TO restore it. Congress
also provided that hereafter whenever an
advice in relation to an order which
should remain Unpaid in the hands Of a
postmaster a certai number Of days with
out the money having been claimed was
master to notify the payee. If this failed to
secure the payment of the money to the
rightful party the sender was to be notified
and steps were devised by which he might
secure the money which had not been paid
TO the person to whom he desired it should
so.
Under the latter act there has been a
great falling off in the accumulation of
money 20 the credit of the monev-order
fund IN New York, and under the inStruc-
lions of congress some clerks in the money
order department have been engaged for
somey years III making out list of ali un-
paid orders, together with the names of the
purchaser of the order and the party to
whom 1t was sem. These lists make an
enormous bill of manuscript, and although
they are not yet completed, they have been
instrumental. in restoring a great deal Of
the money to the rightful owners
just how niue has been paid back can
not be ascertalned at this time without a
great deal of work, but that there still re-
mains more than 5 1000 900 piled away in
the sub-treasury in New York TO the credit
of the moneyorder fund Is Beyond dispute.
Ordinary business honesty would have de-
manded that this fand SaOuld never have
Leen allowed 10 accumulate. but Uncle Sam,
IL his business dealings, is the most dishon-
est of mortals. lie never pays debt that
no can possibly escape but insists upon
prompt payment Tor all his DEBTS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-12

MEDICAL.
HEADACHE.

81 was for many years a
perfect martyr to Headache
and Dyspepsia, and some
times thought it would kill
me. After trying many
remedies, and finding them
of no account, l concluded
to try Simmons Liver Regu-
lator, and l am now and
have been for fifteen years
a stranger to a headache.
l can recommend the Regu-
lator, for it is no humbug." >
B. I. DoDD, Putnam Co,
Ga. ......" l have suffered for
five years with the Sick
Headache, and find it Is the
only thing that will give me
relief. W. J. ALsToN, Ar
kadelphia, Ark. 4 use
Simmons Liver Regulator
when troubled with Head
ache. 1t produces a favor
able result without hinder
ing my pursuits in business.
I regard it as a ready pre-
scription for Disordered
Liver" W. w. WILMER,
Des Moines, Iowa.
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SPECIAL FEATTREs


Hy terms Of contract the Company must de-
post The sum OF all prizes included in the
scheme before selling n single ticket, and receiv
the following official permit
CERIIr ICATE-I hereby certify that hs
London Bank Of Merico and South Artsric1
has special deposit the necessary FUNDS 10
guarantee the payment Of all DrtEes draun bs
The LOterid de Ia Benefcencid Plbitca.
Il. RODRIGUEZ RIVERA. InterUene1r.
Further, the Company Is requIret TO distrio-
ute Sc per cent of the value OF all the ticKets in
prizes-a larger proportion than is given by any
other Lottery.
Finally tue number OF tickets is limited to 3D.
G00-20,000 less than are sold by other lotteries
using the same scheme.
For full particulars address u. BASSETTf.
Aparado 1876, City Of Mexico, Mexico. or Box
553 Montgomery, Ala.
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AUTHORIZATION PRIZES,
tPrizes of so approximating SO.
900 Prize ., $3.50. ............. $500
@Prnes OF $40 approximating TO Sl0,-
900 Prize -: .............. 1900
toPrizes OF go approximatIng to 3d.
900 PriZe .......... 6OO
@9Termnas Of $40, decided by $4,000
Prize .....'....,.........,...., 1890
1909 Prizes amounting to .....-.......$ 49, 80
All prizes sold in the United states full pad
in U. s. Currency.
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MOntvaIe Springs

Blount County, Tennessee.
THIS noted health resort will be- open May
4 the 18th, 1889. The most celebrated Dyspep-
tic water known. Elegant hotel and grounds.
Excellent table. Telephone connection with
Knoxville. Address the proprietor for rates
j. C. ENGEL, Proprietor
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The Brown Cotton Gin Company, New
London, Conn.,, manufacture Cotton Gins,
Feeders and Condensers; Linters of i'm
proved patterns, with automatic feed, for
Oil Mills; Ribs, Saws, and repairs for Gins
of all makers. Write fer pricsS
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Algernon Charles Swinburne opens a
poem by stating the difficulty of finding a
rhyme for the word babe" He closes with
Love alone, with yearning heart for astro-
labe, takes the stars hight, burning DER
the babe" If this takes the stars hight,
it also takes the cake.-New Orleans Pea
qJlLne
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ORKNEY SPRINGS and BATH.
NTR

This magnihcent property recently purchased
by the ORKNEY SPRINGS HOTEL AND I'M
PRuNEMENT COMPANY will open JUNE
1oth Added 10 many new ATTRACTIONS and i'm
provements Is a swimming pool largest in the
United States), enlarged grounds walks and
drives and excellent livery Equipment unstlr-
passed. Seven different mineral waters.
Superb climate, especially beneficial for malaria
asthma, catarrh and hay fever, exhaustion and
depression. Capacity 1909 guests Grand
depOtS. etc. Il. w. ENANS Manager
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SUMMER RESORTS
.SUWANEE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Suwanee County FIorids.

Suwanee County Florida.
THE NEW SUMMER RESORT, situated in
i the high and dry section OF the state.
one mile from Suwsnee Station on the savar-
nah. Florida and Western railway, with horse
car TO meet every train; no long drives in backs
az ten or twelve miles; easy OF access to all
parts of the state 1t offers many indnce-
ments rs 4
SU M NJ Err RESORT
not equal II by springs the north. Free from
malaria ami iOgs; perfect system Of water
works aud drainage; hot apd cold water direct
from the Springs. ia every room, bath room 20
every cottage; steam l9unch and row boats on
tae river: billiard rooms. bowling alley; GRO
quet lawp tennis. dancing and roller skating
Iavtiiions for pleasure Of guests.
AS a REM EDIAL AGENT,
il Is Wei known for It's wonderful eslres of Rheu-
matism Dyspepsia. Diseases Of the Liver. Kid
neya' Blood and Skin. Resident Physician IN
attendance.
Rates: sl2:5o ner week; special inducements
offered to families.
Excursion Tic6ets on sale from all rsoints on
s F. ard W. railway, BruRSwick and Western
railroad, Florida Central and Peninsula Jack
sonviile, Tampa and KEY West anu Florida
Southern systems. For further particulars or
pamphlets containing testimonials address
L. ". SCONILLE General Manager,
Suwanee Sulphur Springs Co. SuVanee, Fla
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St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
Report of the Commissioner of Customs.

Mr.. Samuel V. Holiday, Commissioner
of Customs. has made a report to the Sec
rotary of the Treasury of the business Of
that office during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1889, showing the settlement of
accounts amounting to 1925, 202 412. The
above amount was paid into the treasury
as receipts from various sources and dur
ing the same tine the amount paid out of
the treasury on various accounts was $780,
153, 992. The commissioner calls attention
to the necessity for specific legislation to
fix beyond doubt the status of per diem
employees of customs in regard to leaves of
absence. He says it is also important that
collectors of customs should be authorized
to appoint, with the appreciation of the
Secretary of the Treasury, such deputies
and clerks as may be authorized at each
port. In concluding his report he says !:
''The appropriation for expenses of col
Letting the revenue from customs should
be permanently increased to a sum ade-
quate to the prompt payment of all neces-
sary expenses under this head without
having recourse to the income from the
collections incidental to the service, now
allowed by law to be used for that pur-
pose. This source of income is, from the
effect of legislation, continually diminish
ing, and no permanent. provision having
been made to counterfeit this diminution,
the appropriation is, with the strictest
economy, liable each year to be insufficient,
to provide for the proper collection of the
customs revenue. An increase of the per
manent appropriation of $1,000 annually
with fixed salaries to customs officers and
the payment into the general fund of those
items of collection which are applied to the
expenses of this service would tend greatly
to simplify accounts, establish certainty as
to the sums that could be extended. and in
every way be an Improvement on the pres,
ant system
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
Southern Fruits.

This season is but q repetition of what
others have been ald others will be-hard
on the cotton crop. Farmers in many sec
tons will hardly realize half cotton crop
this wear that means less than half bale
to the acre, or less than $40 gross, to get
it on g. financial basis. That means much
less than $40 per acre clear profits, or from
a field of 20 acres less than $3.50 for &
seasons hard work. Compare these facts,
which are only too rea: for many, we hope,
to continue repeating FROM year to year
when there is ample room for all who lave
stamina and push. enough to break a"ay
rom so much cotton raising and turn their
attention to fruit raising. Small fruits
offer an ample and sure reward TO all who
will engage in their culture and will put
the same sl1ill, care and cultivation that
thew would to cotton field | can furnish
names of persons who have cleared more
thsn $500 per acre on strawberries and
blackberries. Now this looks like exag
geration and overstating facts, but they
can be verified to the satisfaction Of any OF
our readers.
1t would not do to say that anyone could
clear $500 per acre, for that would Ger
taiply be untrue, for it is not everyone
that has learned to treat fruits as regu-
lar field crop. Horticulture is higher
than agriculture, and is means Of making
money more rapidly, with less outlay !;
more surely, with more ease and with far
greater pleasure. Who will dare dispute
the fact that from carefully sprayed,
trained and cultivated acre of Concord,
Champion, Mocres Early, Catawba, Gym
tbiana or Delaware grapes one can clear as
much money as he could ordinarily on ~
acres of cotton, and with as much GER
tainty of crop one year with another?
can name men who get 400 gallons of
wine to the acre and sell it from one to one
and half dollars per gallon. Sworn
statements have been made by men we
know to be reliable that they have
picked 1000 quarts fr'm an acre of black
berries and received $3.50 for them; 5000
quarts of strawberries to the acre, which
sold for $780, These we believe to be
realities, and will give names of parties
that made the statement, upon application
at this office of any of our readers.-South-'
ern Ho7tjcultu9ay Journal.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
Emergency Remedies.

There are many accidents constantly oc-
curing among the little people, for no
matter how careful older ones are to place
dangerous things out of reach there's apt
to be time of forgetting and then the
dire consequences. Now it is hot water,
again the Ratchet or the sharp knife pos
sibly concentrated lie is swallowed, or but
tons or thimble find their way into strange
places in babys economy.
For scalds from hot water or stove,
there's nothing more apt to be handy than
baking Soda. wet it up soft and appl,
freely. If the burn is superficial or of
slight extent, binding it up with this is all
that will be necessary. II I've has been
drunk it is seldom that vomiting does any
good; the amount is usually small. The
best treatment is sweet oil or even melted
lard if you haven't the oil, to counteract
the caustic effects of the lye. The after
inflammation of stomach and bowels which
sometimes follows will need specific
treatment quite beyond the power of the
laity.
Usually when any foreign or poisonous
matter has been swallowed the first indl-
cation is to produce emetis. If you have
no syrup ipecac in the house, add a little
mustard and salt to lukewarm water, and
make the child drink considerable. 1t is
one of the promptest, easily obtained emet-
les known.
When the injury is cut. the treatment
will depend on locality. If the hemorrhage
is severe, an artery may need tying, but
until 6 doctor can be secured. tie a hand
kerehief or something at"ussd 5he limb
above the wound, aud place the liz. b in an
elevated position.
For bee stings, probably the best dress
ing is mud. as it is for most bites or stings
from insects.
Mud frequently removed is excellent
dressing for snake and dog bites after they
have been properly bIed and cauterized.
Foreign substances in nose or ears, of
course, demand removing. But unless
you are sure of success, don't attempt it
yourself and by pushing the obstacle out OF
reach make a bad matter worse. Call on
a surgeon at once.
If the not unusual accident of "a bug
in the ear" occurs, waste NO time in trying
to drag the offender cut, douse in sweet
oil, salad dressing or molasses even, if you
haven't the others handy, anything to
entangle and quiet the intruder before it
makes the victim wild. 1t can then be
syringed out with warm water,-ErcAange
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
The Sugar Trust.

THE NEW YORK SUt RENE COURT AEFIRhS
THE DECISION DIssOLVING THE NORTH
RIVER SUGAR REFINING COMPANY.
The general term of the supreme court
handed down about ninety decisions upon
cases submitted during the past few
months.
Among the most important was that in
which Judge Barrett's order dissolving The
North River Sugar Refining Company is
sustained, and the decision of the lower
court in the matter of the Tilden trust is
reversed and new trial ordered.
The decision which disposes of the sugar
trust was written by Justice Daniel Pre-
siding Justice Van Brung and Justice
Brady concurring.
In his opinion Justice Daniels, after
speaking of the sugar trust, said: The
law does not require that an instrument of
this kind shall affirm the intention to pre-
vent competition and control the market or
advance the price of necessary commodo-
ties. II it did it would by that require
ment supply device for evadlng its
wholesome restraints and rendering it's
principles utterly nugatory. A jury GER
tainly would be justified in concluding
from tbs facts { f the evidence in the case
that the governing object of the associa-
tim was to raise the price Of the preduct
by limiting the supply. That it was the
intention of this combination, agreement,
association, or whatever else it may be
called, to raise the price of a necessary of
life by limiting the supply is apparent,
and as such is subject to the condsmus
of the law, by which it is denounced as q
criminal enterprise"
After ouotipor tina law yino If mis-
demeanor to commit any act Injurious to
trade or commerce, Justice Daniels con-
tinues ''This controversy. is within the
authority and principles of the other adju-
dications which have been mentioned so
distinctly and entirely as to render it only
necessary to depend upon and follow them
for its disposition. As the tacts have been
developed the association into which the
defendant had in this manl.r entered into
was created for an unla wful object. A
wrong doer is never excused for the con-
sequences of his wrong for the reason that
other parties not acting under his direc-
ton or authority may interpose or in a
measure defeat the consequences of the
wrong. The defendant has disabled it
self from exercising it's functions and en-
ploying its franchises as it was intended it
should by the act under which it was in
corporated and placed itself in complete
subordination to enter different organi-
zation to be used for an unlawful purpose
1t had become a party to a combination
designed to create monopoly and exact
from the public, prices which could not
otherwise be obtained. Therefore, for
the reasons already mentioned, as those
assigned by the judge presiding at the
trial, the judgment should be affirmed"
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
Queen Victoria's Crown.

Queen Victoria's crown, kept with other
royal regalia under strong guard at the old
Tower, and worn only on state occasions,
is one of the most costly insignias now in
existence. To begin with, there are
twenty. diamonds around the circlet or
head band, each worth $1,000, or $3.50, 600
for the set. Besides these twenty there
are two extra large center diamonds, each
valued at $4,000, making $50, 600 more ;
fifty four smaller diamonds, placed at the
angles of the others, each valued az $500 !;
Jour crosses, each worth 100000 and com
posed of twenty five diamonds four large
diamonds on top of crosses, EACH having q
money value of $4,000; twelve diamonds
in the feur. de- lis, $50, 900; eighteen smaller
diamonds contained in the same, $40, GOO;
pearls, diamonds and rubies upon arches
and circlets, not mentioned before, $780,
600 also forty one small diamonds, formed
in roses and monograms, $50, 900; twenty
six diamonds in upper cross, SIS, 500 two
circles of pearls about the rim Of the head
piece, $4,000 each. The total money
value of this relic in any jewelers. market
in the world would DO at least $500, 900,
metal and all included.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
Turner on Sugar Bounty.

Representative Turner, of Kansas, said
in Washington last week: Il represent
the Kansas idea Of bounty of two cents
per pound on the sugar produced in this
country. 1t will eventually cheaper the
production of sugar, break up the Sugar
Trust and save over $40, 100000 annually
to the consumers. 1t was established III
tariff debates in Congress that the United
States collects $3S, COO, coo annually in
duties on sugar, which, Of course, come
out of the pockets of the people. To put
sugar on the free list and pay the homo
manufacturer a bounty OF two cents g
pound would cost but 5000, 600 annually.
The industry would be as well projected,
and | maintain that, as business propo-
siJion, it is ridiculous to compel the public
to contribute $3S, 900, 900 per annum to
accomplish a purpose that can as well be
carried out by an expenditure of $780,
600. The difficulty is that we have to
combat the idea that bounty has no per-
manant effect; that whatever is accom-
plished is lost at once if the bounty is
discontinued. Now that is gTavs error.
With the bounty maintained fer ten years
it would not be needed. The nlanafactu 70
of sugar from sorghum is now conceded
success. The great drawback is in the
cost of the machinery required. To equip
a mill now it costs about $50; 600, and THAT
is good deal Of capital. If the business
is established in way to at ract Ehs atten-
tion of manufacturers and inventors, in
ten years as good or better machinery Can
be had for $4,000. With the cost OF
establishing mill reduced to this figure
they would spring up in every sorghum
progressing district, just as Touring mills
This would make the formation of trusts
impossible and competition would reduce
the price to the consumer to a minimum
With tbs business once thoroughly estab-
payment of bounty"
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-23
The Chinese Question.

Chae Kwok Ying, the new Chinese Min
lister to the United States; does not agree
with Bishop Fowler on the Chinese ques-
ton, The good bishop found til, CelesSials
very much incensed at the United States
because it has ventured to deny Mongolians
admission to it's shores. The feeling of
hostility, he says, permeates the Govern
ment, which is contemplating retaliatory
measures of the most sweeping character.
The bishop even goes so far as to predict
the invasion Of the United States by an
army of 100000 Celestials within ten
years from now. The diplomatic minister.
who is supposed to know something about
the views and policy of his government,
contradicts the reverend minister on every
point. Interviewed the other day, he said
that his government does not look with
favor upon emigration, and consequently
is satisfied with the exclusion and resJric-
ton acts passed by congress. This may
be regarded as authentic information. In
china, as in Europe, emigration Is vastly
stimulated by the steamship agencies,
which derive enormous profits from the
emigrant traffic They are naturally hos
tile 10 restriction, and no doubt are mainly
responsible for the occasional manifestation
of spirit of hostility against Americans
in the great ports of the Celestial empire.
The imperial government has right to
resent outrages committed upon Chinese in
other countries, and may be expected to
resort to retaliation whenever such action,
in it's judgment, may be necessary to secure
justice to Mongolians who reside or have
resided in the United States, and who are
suffering from the consequences Of mob
violence or undue discrimination against
them by public officers. But it looks upon
the exclusion of coolie immigration from
this country with favor rather than resent
ment- Minneapolis Tribune.