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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-23
HEMPEILL our WITH HIS PAPER.
He Denources the War Being weged
on Gordon

He Denources the War Being Weged
on Gordon
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 22.-The Atlanta
C0nstitWtion. which. in its war for the
speakership Of the House, has managed to
autagonize nearly every paper of influence
In the state. now presents the novel specta-
els Of quarreling with Itself. A night or
two ago, In an address before the veterans
association, Business Manager Hemphill
said he sympathzes with the farmers in
everything they had done except tae fight
they were making on Gov. Gordon. To
this statement Of its senior proprietor the
Constitution this morning replied in a
long editorial, denying that any fight was
being made by the alliance on Gov. Gordon.
HEMPHILL STANDS FIRM.
Mr. Hemphill stood firm, however, while
abandoning his first idea of taking issue
with his paper in a formal card. To an
interviewer this afternoon be thus empha-
sized his previous utterances; ~ stand by
what said, and believe that fight is being
made on Gov. Gordon, aud without a Just
cause, ana l reiterate that blow at John
b. Gordon is a blow at the sacred cause of
which he is to-day the greatest living rep
resentative. To strike at Gov. Gordon is to
strike at every confederate soldier"
NO FAITH IN THE PAPER.
While agreeing with Mr.. Hemphill that
a fight on Gov. Gordon is certainly being
made, a great many people here believe
that the Constitution, which fnaugurated
the battle, and has fought it to the knife,
principally with that weapon. is in a capital
position to know just how little the alliance
has, in reality, had TO do with it.
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SENSATION ON CANVAS.

Ladies' Faint at Seeing a Remarkable
Painting of Christ.
F1om the Pittsburq Dispatch
BERLIN, Dot. 19.-The well-known Russian
painter, Nicoli, a follower of Count Leo
Tolstoi, is now exhibiting here remark
able realistic picture which he calls
What is the Trutb" It represents Christ
before Plate at the moment when PLATE
asks the Savior the above question.
The picture is causing great sensation,
and is fruitful topic CT conversation. 1t is
of the ultra realistic type, and represents
Christ as he is supposed 10 have looked at
that time; thus the Savior's clothes are dirty
and torn, his hair is dis leveled and his
whole appearance is suggestive of the Strug-
gle through which he had passed. Several
ladies tainted in the gallery after looking at
the picture
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GERMANY AND THE SLAVES.
How the r ecent Report From Baga-
mOyo Original ed.

How the r ecent Report From Baga-
moyo Original ed.
BERLIN. Oct. 22.-The Reichsanzeiger to-
day published an explanation of the origin
of the recent report that the German adj
ministration at Bagamoyo had issued de-
cree authorizing slavery. 1t seems that the
Arabs had sent petition TO the Germans
asking that facilities be given for the sale of
slaves, on the ground that otherwise they
would be unable to cultivate their devastated
became posted as proclamation and up on
this were based the false accusations made
against tire Germans. The consul at Zanzi-
bar. though knowing the persons respon-
sible for the charges, declined to disclose
their names
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ATLANTA's EXPOSITION.
Rain Necessitares a Postponement O
the Outdoor Programme

Rain Necessitates a Postponement OF
the Outdoor Programme.
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 22.-The exposition
was again rained out to day, and the inter-
state drill, with the rest OF the outdoor
programme, will be merged into that of to-
morrow. A large crowd is waiting in the
city to witness the military contest and the
sham battle
Senator J. w. Daniel of Virginia, who is
to address the veterans tomorrow, is here
with Maj. j. Obey, Col. j. c. Featherstone
OF Lynchburg, Maj. j. d. Patten of Rich
mond. r. B. Merchant OF Fredericksburg,
and Lawrence Campbell of Bedford City.
The Virginians are being entertained by the
exposition company.
On account of the continued rain the in
terstate drill was again postponed tonight
till Friday. The proofs offered by the
Suwannee Cadets of their enrolment as
state military have been pronounced suf1-
Gent by the judges, and the company will
take part ia the contest
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MIGHT BRING ON WAR.
The Second Clause of the Frankfort
Treaty CANT Be Ignored.

BERLIN, Oct. 22.-The Hamburg Mach
richten, in an editorial supposed to have
been inspired by Prince Bismarck, points
out the danger o. the suggested ignoring of
the second clause Of the Frankfort treaty in
connection with the customs union with
Austria. The article contains this: "Wkat-
ever France does, Germany is bound by her
engagements. Her only remedy will be to
cancel or modify the clause, which no Ger
man statesman would dream of doing"
1t concludes thus: ut is imperative to
dictate a policy which will avoid sowing
the germ of differences with France in
agreements with Austria. If dispute is
once kindled on account of the treaty of
Frankfort, who can foresee the conse-
quencesm
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HoNoRs FOR Won MoLTKE.

The Colors OF All the Regiments in
Berlin to Be Sent to Him.
BERLIN, Oct 22-The emperor has or
dered that the colors of all the regiments in
Berlin be brought to the residence of Count
Won Moltke Sunday. This distinction has
never before been accorded to a German
subject. Emperor William, the King of
Saxony, the Grand Duke Of Hesse and sew
eral princes will go in body to Count Won
Moltke's residence to convey the congratu-
lations Of the army and navy.
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CALIFORNIA F1c SYRUP CO.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK NV
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SPAIN BoRRows OF FRANCE.

A Loan of 1OO,ooo,ooo Francs Me-
gotiated by the State Bank.
MADRID, Oct. 22.-The Bank of Spain
has contracted with the Bank of Paris for
a three months loan of 100, 900, 900 francs.
The securities given by the Bank of Spain
consists OF redeemable Spanish per cent.
bonds The bank still refuses to give dis
count facilities. 1t even declines to dis
count the paper of the best houses in Mad
rid
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TELEPHONE MEN IN SESSION.

Improvement of the Inspection serv-
ice Discussed.
MACON, GA, Oct. 22-The annual meet
ing of the Association of Superintendents
and Managers of the Southern Bell Tele-
phone Company began to-day, Gen. Supt.
D. l. Carson Of New York presiding.
District superintendent and managers are
present from all over the southern states
The deliberations are secret, but it is
learned that the principal discussion to-day
was on improvement of the inspection
aarvi~a
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BOULANGER's FINANCES.
He Claims to Have Made Many Sacri-
fees for His Cause.

PARIS, Oct. 22.-Dix Nuevieumez, in the
SieGcLe, publishes Gen. Boulanger's account
of his personal expenses. After declaring
that he lost the whole of his savings after
paying his fathers debts. besides 100, 900
francs for his book, "The Invasion of Ger
many" he says he sacrificed retiring
pension and an offer of 100000 francs for
a lecture tour in America. He denies that
he applied to the Duchess d. Uzes, or Baron
Mackau for money, but he is vague as to
the origin of his resources. He challenged
his accusers to give an account of how they
secured their riches and to show that they
have made such sacrifices as he has made.
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MEAT SCARCE IN GERMANY.

An Effort to Have the Restrictions on
Importation Removed.
BERLIN, Oct 22.-The Duke of Ratsbor,
president of the upper house of the Prus-
sian diet, promised a deputation from
Gleiwitz which came to complain of the
scarcity of meat in that district that he
would personally endeavor to secure the
emperor's consent to the removal of the re-
strictions on the Importation of Russian
cattle
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HANGED TO A BRIDGE.

A Notorious Mulatto Put Out of the
Way by Lynchers.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct 32.-A special to the
Times Democrat from West Melville, La,
says: "Ovide Godeau, notorious mulatto
negro, who has for years past infested this
section of the country, committing many
deeds of violence against people, was taken
out of Jail here last Sunday and was found
hanging on a bridge one mile east of Nell
vile in Point Coupe parish Monday morn
ing. There are true bills now pending
against him in Ladry parish"
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a MASHBR'S FATE.

Engaged to Marry Three Girls, He
Gets Into Serious Trouble
From the 81, Louis Republic
ST. JOSEPH, No., Oct. 19.-Henry Sew
ell, a young man employed at Connects
brick yard, was found two miles south Of
this city this morning with seven knife
wounds He claims he was held 10 by three
men and robbed of So so. Little credence
Is put In the latter part of the story, how
ever, by those who know Sewell. He was
an industrious maSher, and it is supposed
this proclivitY got him into trouble. He
was engaged to three girls and had con-
tracted to marry them all within the COM
ing week.
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A MILITARY SENSATION.

It Involves the Interstate Drill at
Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 22.-One Of the
biggest Of big sensations Is brewing here in
military circles aud cannot much longer
escape publicity, though the matter now is
known to very few. The affair is Of such a
nature as threatens 10 make the yet unborn
interstate drill historic in the annals
Of such contests. 1t will not, how
ever discredit its fairness A crisis came
near being precipitated to-day and NAY be
looked Tor very soon.
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BOULANGIsT KNAvGRY.
The Figaro Completes It's Series of Ex-


me Figaro Completes Its Series or Ex-
posures.
PARIS, Oct 22.-The Figaro to-day pub
lished the last installment of its series of
articles entitled LES Coulisses Boulang.
ISM" To-day's article states that after the
reverses suffered by the Boulangists at the
last general election for members of the
Chamber of Deputies Gen. Boulanger
wished to flee to America. NJ Rochefort,
however, persuaded him to go the Island of
Jersey instead. In concluding its sartlclet,
the Figaro says that they were issued in
good faith. with the object of exposing the
knavery of Gen. Boulanger.
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FRANCES NEW TARIFF.

the BIZ VIII 60 Co the Deputies
Saturday.
PARIS, Oct. 22.-The new tariff bill will
be issued to the deputies Saturday. Flax
and hemp are made free from duty. Agri-
cultural products are placed in two cate
gories, the first consisting of cereals, live
stock and meat, and going under a maxi
mum tariff, implying that they cannot be
included in any treaty; all other products
going under minimum tariff and being
dutiable for treaty purposes. Several depu-
ties intend to demand the suppression of the
minimum category.
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
Igists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc .cY9sgp IN
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Snow In Onehac.

QUEBEC, Oct. 22.-Advices from the
village of st. Anne des Monte, Quebec,
near the mouth Of the st. Lawrence report
two feet of snow on the ground there.
SNOW AT BERLIN.
BERLIN. Oct 22--The first snow of the
season fell here to-day.
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DO w. WANT A HOME =,

SPECIAL NOTICES.
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omcers Of the Rlacksmiths,

ATLANrA GA. Oct d The International
Brotherhood of Blacksmiths adjourned to-
day, after electing l. B. Mullens of Atlanta
president, and J. E. Bills of Chattanooga
secretary
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A Society Wedding at Rome.

ROME, GA, Oct. ga very fashionable
wedding occurred in Rome tonight.
Harper Hamilton. one of the wealtniest
and most popular young men in Rome. was
married to Miss Lena Hiles. daughter of
Col. Thompson Hiles, at the residence of the
brides parents.
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AN OUTBREAK IN A JAIL.
Arlsnta's Police QuelI 1t and Proven
Bloodshed.

ATLANTA, GA. Oct. %, 2 A. M-Between
midnight and l O'Clock this morning a
telephone message came to police head
quarters for help to subdue mutiny in the
county jail At this hour the squad sent to
the rescue has not returned, and nothing
can be learned except that an attempt was
made by the prisoners to break out. which
proved unsuccessful. owing 70 the timely
arrival of the police. Quiet has been re-
stored
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France.s Pon Tax ON Foreirners.

PARIS, Oct. 22-1he members of the
party of the right in the Chamber of
Deputies will hold a meeting to discuss a
proposal to place poll tax on foreigners
The object Of the proposal is to assist in
securing an equilibrium in the receipts and
expenditures of the government
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Shot His Uncle Daad.

CHARLESTON. s. c., Oct 22.-Yesterday
in Darlington ]. H. Witherspoon shot and
killed, in self defense, his uncle, J. G.
Raines. The cause was an old quarrel,
brought about by settling their respective
shares in a cotton crop.
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an Augusta Banker Burned Out.

AUGUSTA. GA, Oct. 22.-Fire tonight
destroyed the handsome home Of Banker
Landon Thomas in Summerville, a subur b
of Augusta The loss is $4,000 The in
surance is about $4,000.
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A single house. two-story, on the southwest
corner of Jefferson and Bolton lane-fee simple.
It contains parlor, dining room and kitchen
four bedrooms and bath room. All for twenty
one hundred dollars-six hundred cash, five
hundred in one year and the same in two and
three years.
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Captured vita Empty Revolvers
Ftom the CINCINNATI EnnMirer.

SPRINGFIELD, O., Oct 1S.-A burglar.
identified as w. A. Stroufe, a notorious
crack sman. attempted to enter the residence
of Prof. Geiger, of the Smithsonian Insti-
tute, in the north side of the city tonight
John. A. Carver, his son-in-law, a
prominent local journalist and a man of
splendid build and nerve, drew two empty
revolvers on the burglar and made him Law
down his arms and surrender. He was
Jailed
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six Probably Drowned.

FALL River. MASS, Oct 22.-Last
Thursday a small schooner-rigged yacht
containing six persons left here for Pru-
dence Island, whore the party intended to
spend Friday. This morning the boat was
found at Happy Hollow on the beach.
Nothing has been heard of its occupants.
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MEETING TO ORGANIZES
A Cotton Factory Association.


A meeting of the citizens OF Savannah wh<
wish to interest themselves in the formation o.
MUTUAL COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
10 build Cotton Factory here, will be held a
Catholic Library Hall, on TUESDAY. the 28tl
inst, October at 8 o'clock. It is hoped tina
every individual in the city, those of small a
well as OF large means. will interest themselve
in this most important enterprise.
John SchwarZ, Henry Hohenstein
G. w. Lamar, J. L. Whatley,
r B. Harris. G. H. Olmsteed,
VIM. Garrard, VIM Rogers
D. g. Purse, F. s Lathrop,
st. j. r. Yonge, r. H. Tatem,
Jordan F. Brooks, Geo. n. Nichols,
H. G. Davis, H T Moore,
B. H. Levy & Bro, J. S. Collins,
w. K. Wilkinson, W. B. Nell,
W. L. Wilson, Vim. n. Nichols,
A. Fernandez, Rowland & Myers,
Emil Newman, Waring Russell
Fred Grimm, S. ]. Wheaton,
Hugh Logan. Robt. NJ. HICKS,
John R. Dillon, s. K. Patshek,
Peter l.. Constantine, J. q. Yonge,
Marcus s. Baker, John D. Gould,
E. J. Kennedy, Dryfus Bros,
J. K P Carr, VIM. E Mongin,
Louis Alexaner and many others,
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a NEGRO SHOT.
He Had Dispute With a White Man
Over Property.

WAREsBoRo. GA. Oct. 22-Thomas
Sears, prominent citizen living four miles
from here, shot and seriously wounded
Tom Baker (colored) with a 3S-calibsr re-
volver, Monday night, one ball taking
effect in the left ear and another in his
hip The difficulty originated in a dispute
over the ownership of some property.
Baker is not expected to live. Sears does
not seem at all excited, and has not been
arrasfad
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MEETINGS.

zERUBBABEL LODGE NO. rs, p. q A. NJ
A regular communication OF this A
lodge will BE- held THIS CThursday) NY
EVENING ar so'clock- wv
The NJ " Degree will be conferred.
Members Of sister lodges and transient breth.
rem are fraternally invited TO meet with u.s.
By order OF w. A WALKER, W. n.
JOIN RILEY. Secretary.
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An Editor DYING.

MoNTIcELLo, FLA, Oct. 22.-Editor
Fildes Of the Monticello Constitution is
lying at the point of death, and is not ex-
pected to live through the night.
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A tenement house on West Broad street, near
Henry, containing parlor, dining room, kitchen
and three bedrooms, for fifteen hundred dollars,
five hundred cash and twenty-five dollars per
month.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after FEB. 1, 1890, the basis Of meas
urenent Of all advertising IN the MORNING
NEWS toiQ be agate, or ut the rate Of 81 20 an
inch for the first Insertion
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GERMANY and the Tariff Bill.

BERLIN, Oct. 22.-It is understood that
official inquiries are being made to ascer-
tain whether goods which have hitherto
been obtained from America can be I'M
ported from other countries
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INVITATION.

All Collectors are cordially invited 10 visit
the meeting of the Collectors Association. at
Turner Hall. 1S7 Broughton street. FRIDAY
EVENING, Oct. "a, at 7:90.
E. c. WILLIAMS, President.
z L STEELE SECRETARY ~
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Weamer IN the Fold.

BERLIN, Oct. PA socialist meeting
here to-day Endorsed the decision of the
Ralle congress declaring Herr Weamer an
honorable member of the party.
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STATE AND COUNTY TAXES Isg

OFFICE COLLECTOR STATE AND COUNTY Taxes,
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA,
SAVANNAH, Oct. g. 1890
The digest is now open for the collection of
the above taxes on all property, real and per-
sonal; the specific tax ON professions also the
POLL TAX for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES on
all MALE RESIDENTS of the city and county
between the ages of q and so years.
Ofnce at the court house. Hours a. 10. to
Up. m JAMES j. MCGOWAN
Tax Collector @ @
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No fictitions certificates, but solid facts,
testify the marvellous cures by Ayers
Sarsaparilla --Ade
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Lot having flfty-two feet front on New Hons.
ton street. near Abercorn, and having in the
rear two houses which rent for twenty dollars
per month.
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NOTICE.

SAVANNAH, GA. Oct Is, 1890
We, the Lumber mems Union Associates,
nave dealt with the matter after it was turned
over from the grievance committee to the
council, and according to the violation of steve.
ooTe John Dixon the council refuses him labor
and drops him entirely from orr ITnion' e Ma, ~
Labor. Moved aud seconded by this body and
carried Then signed by the Chairman.
MOSES JONES.
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MILITARY Conmissions.

ATLANTA. GA, Oct cav. B. Smith
was to-day Commissioned MAJOR andJ. R.
Gwinn adjutant of the Ninth Georgia Bat
talon.
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Tbs regular weekly meeting Of this Castle
will be held at Knights of Pythias Hall. corner
Barnard and York streets, THIS Thursday
EVENING at 7:30 o clock.
Members of sister Castles and visiting
brothers are cordially invited TO meet with US.
G.. A. BRECK, N. G.
D. n. DIXON NJ Off
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simmons Liver Regulator. bear in mind. is
not an experiment. II Is Endorsed by thou.
sands.-Adv.
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fine business corner in the western part of
city having 12ox9o feet on two splendid thor.
oughfares. c. H DORSFTr
Real Estate Dealer.
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Italv REC ogniz IS Bra al.

ROME, Oct 22.-Italy has recognized the
government of the United States of Brazil.
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Why Not Buy One Now

WHY MOI Duy Unb NOW
can sell homes, and sites for homes on ia
vorable terms. Look into the following and see
if it will not pay you to buy now.
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MAGNOLIA ENCAMPMENF NO. L, 10.
FIDELITY CASTLE no. IL. G. E.

HENRY N. WARD, Scribe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-08-09

K. Osoka, merchant of Toxic, Japan,
declares that Japan will experience moth
ing but prosperity this year. This decla-
ration is based on a unique and never
failing sign, according to the foreigner
"The king of good luck has appeared on
our Shores" explained Mr.. Osoka, land
his capture is worth more than million
yens."
A few weeks ago the capture of a
strange fish at Niigati-K was reported.
1t resembled tia in many respects. 1t
was six feet in length, its body was of
bright red color with little polka dots
scattered about, and it had long. flow
ing golden beard The beard was two
feet in length and as fine as silk When
the fish was landed crowds from all over
the country came to Niigati- Ken to view
the strange sight. For days it was a
mystery until au old fisherman eighty
years of age saw it.
Praise the Lord, he exclaimed when
he first saw the bright-colored fish. sit
is the fuku- tai, and has not been seer in
the waters of our land for fifty years.
Fuku-tai, when translated, means the
tai of happiness, and our ancestors called
the fish the king of good luck. 1t is the
sign of plentiful catches, increased bust
ness, and general prosperity throughout
the land. Fifty years ago, when the last
was seen in Japan, great feast was held
in its honor and prosperity followed A
grand jollifcation was INDUCED in this
time, and so far the good luck has in
creased. The fish was purchased by one
of the richest men in Japan, and it will
be placed on exhibition at the National
Fair now being held at Toxic. CHI
cago Tribune.