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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
A Curious Custom in Iceland.

There is an old ceremony in Iceland. says the
New York Ledger, of showing civilities to
strangers prevalent in the remote rural districts
1t is that the ladies of the house shall pull off
the trousers of the fatigued and disconsolate
travellers. The theory is that, as the rain may
be expected to be always falling, the trousers
must be wet at bedtime. and as the regular
day pony ride IS about forty miles the adven-
turer from other lands should be exceedingly
weary, and in need of gentle encouragement
and assistance. 1t is thought, therefore, that it
Germ for the welfare of the traveller that the
most agreeable person in the house should I'M
dress his legs. | may add that there is not
among the Icelanders who perform this solemn
rite the remotest suspicion that there is any
, la1stHay in the the performance 1t is
famous missionary who ever visled
the island, Henderson, who distributed Bibles
throughout the island fifty years ago. that this
business of pulling off his trousers was a sad
embarrassment to him, and somewhat pre-
vented the development of his vital piety. He
coul1 not refuse to accept the hospitality of
the good people among whom he distributed the
good book, for which they were grateful in the
extreme, and he finally managed a compromise
and Systematzed it. He insisted upon first roll
ing himself in blanket and then upon unhar
Messing himself as to suspenders and waist
band, and then, and not until then, he allowed
the ladies' to seize the offending garments by
the straps (which he uniformly wore to keep his
trousers legs down when riding AMI pull them
off. So while they took the trousers in triumph
he spared his modesty all the rudeness of the
terrible shocks that would otherwise have been
inflicted. This philosophical and ingenious
minister published a large volume about his
troubles in Iceland, and the story he tells about
his trouble with his trousers is very drol and in
fact is quite pathetic and profusely garnished
with pious reflections.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
The Lexington LYnchinR.

The shooting to death of the black boy,
Leaphart, in his cell, in the Lexington, s.
c., Jail the other day was an outrage that
the governor of that state cannot afford to
let pass unnoticed. 1t is true that tho boy
had been convicted of heinous offense--
an offense that deserved death-but the law
ought to have been permitted to take its
course. According to our dispatches. be
was removed from the Lexington jail be-
cause it was thought he was in danger of
being lynched, but was taken back there on
the assurance of prominent citizens that no
harm should come to him.
1t is now reported that there was very
good reason to think that he was innocent
of the crime of which he was convicted,
and that he was the victim of a conspiracy
to shield another from the consequences of
crime. The evidence going to show his in
nocence and the existence Of the conspiracy
is SAID TO be in the governors possession. 1t
was on this evidence that the governor
granted the boy respite.
If this report is true it furnishes another
strong reason why no effort should be
spared to bring those engaged in the lynch
ing to justice. 1t is said that some of them
are known. If they are they should be
arrested without delay. Unless stop is
put to lynching in South Carolina mob law
will soon take the place OF the law admins
tered by the courts in that state. The only
way to stop lynchings is to punish the
leaders in lynchings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
Sham sympathy fer Farmers.

In opening the debate on the Mckinley
bill for the democratic side, Mr.. Mills
showed up the sham sympathy Of the re-
publicans for the farmers in way that
elected shouts Of laughter. He
made it so clear that the republicans were
trying to deceive the farmers that no one
who reads his speech can longer doubt that
the Republican party IS insincere. and that
it cannot show that its protective policy IS
helpful TO the agricultural interests.
Why is it that a duty is placed upon
wheat or corn or ryel Are these articles
imported. or likely to be imported, in guam
titles sufficient TO interfere with the prices
Of them in this countryl Everybody knows
that they are not, and yet the republicans
point to the duty on these articles and tell
the farmers that they have the same beue-
fits from protection as the manufacturer of
steel rails or tin plate. As well might they
put duty on co ton and ask the cotton
growers to become protectionists. What
benefit would it be to the cotton growers if
e duty Of 10 cents pound were placed upon
cottonl The price of cotton is not fixed in
this country. 1t is fixed in the foreign
markets which take the surplus cotton, and
that Is the case with respect to wheat and
corn.
How much wheat, or corn or rye was
imported into this country last year! Ac-
cording to Mr.. Mills figures the amount of
wheat was 1916 bushels, of corn 2,3Ss bush
els and of rye 16 bushels Doubtless these
importations were for special purposes.
Probably some farmers were DESTROYS of
making experiments with seed OF variety
different from any that could
be obtained in this country.
The farmers are told, however. by the
protection demagogues that they are being
benefited by the republican policy of pro-
lection. The purpose of the demagogues is
to keep them quiet while being robbed by
those who, by means of the republican pro-
tective policy, are getting from them two
prices for about everything they have to
buy for use in their homes or on their
farms.
There is another way in which the farm
ers are injured by the republican protec-
ton policy. The countries in which the
farmers products find market, in retalia-
ton for the illiberal policy of this country,
put an import duty on wheat. corn, pork and
some other things which this country ex-
ports. The result is that exports are
checked, and the home market glutted
Prices fall below the profit line and the
farmers are unable TO meet their financial
obligations.
Is it not time for the farmers to prefer
democratic common sense to sham republi-
can sympathy9 Are they not yet satisfied
that the Republican party is fooling them,
and purposes to continue to do 50? If they
are not it is time, for their own interest,
that they were.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

Poor de Lessepsl He will never see the
Panama canal completed. The report of the
special commission sent out by NJ. Brunei.
the liquidator Of the Panama Canal Com
pany, to investigate the condition of the
canal, estimates that it will cost 49,, 200, 900
francs to complete the canal on the lock
system. To this should be added 20 per cent.
for unforeseen expenses and 20 per cent. for
the expenses of management and for inter-
est. The total cost is fixed at 900, O00, 900
francs. The report further says
that it would take between seven
and eight years to complete the canal.
At some future time work on the canal may
be resumed. but this generation of French
men has put in it all the money 1t can spare
at present In the meantime work on the
Nicaragua canal goes steadily forward.
American pluck, cash and brains will
accomplish what de Lesseps' genius, backed
by the money of the French people, failed
TO do, viz, connect the two oceans by a
canal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
An Opening Rosebud.


GGstarus HaTkness. in Philadelphia Ledger.
What will it be-
lis bud on a rose bush growing,
tiny aud tender thing
With las green, fringed calyx showing
Inc faintest tinge Of a pink flush, flowing
AT kiss Of the welcome spring.
What viii it bef
What will il ber
With an exquisite grace and bearing,
in timid yet trustful sway,
IN me sim cury ed stem It's sharing
The balmy breath Of the south wind, daring
The gaze of the fervid day.
What will il be;
What will IL bes
/ can catch but doubtful cleaning
$50 little the petals showl
Thro the scarce cleft sepals. seeming
Like hghtest bonds, if the bound heart S
dreaming
In foldings Of fame or snow.
What viii it bel
What will it be?
In the day Of its full tide splendor,
A marvel of beauty fair,
Will its soft bonds riven. render
The richest red of warm heart, tender
And sweet with an incense rare!
What will it be!
What will it Der
In the time of its full displaying
The secrets its petals hold
Will it show. in sunshine swaying.
The pureSt white of a rich heart spraying
Its sweets from bosom cod!
WHAT will il be!
What will it bes
To the bud on the rose bush blowing,
whisper tender line,
And its close yelled petals, glowing,
An answer send in a soft blush, knowing
The wish in the viii per fine.
What will il be!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
A Farmers First Deposit.

They had opened bank at Medina, says the
New York Sun, the first one in the history OF
the town, and one day after it was in good run
ming order Farmer Adams hitched his horse and
wagon in front of the building, looked to see if
the crock Of butter and basket of eggs were safe,
and then entered the building. He was well
known to all of the officials and each had a
word for him as he entered He looked around
him in wonder, and then addressed himself to
the president.
Wall, Steve Smith. you've gone and opened
a bank, ehy'
Yes"
Git regular charter'"
80. yes"
Got things so that robbers can't git the
'l" "Yess "
''Wall, now, looka-here. Steve I've knowed
you long time, haven't If''
You have, Mr.. Adams.
Knowed you when your father run off and
left the family as hard up as a spring coon with
a broken leg:"
"Knowed you when you growed up and mar
ried Hammer Taylor!'
Yes"
How is Hammer and the young 'uns:"
We'll, thank you"
That's proper, but what was goin' to say
was that guess I'll put some money in your
bankmnot great deal. but jist huff fur nest
egg, like"
1--WE shall be glad to number you with our
patrons"
''Yaas, but look-a-here. Steve, 1 don't want 10
foolin' about this bizness When l want my
money want to find 1t right here"
Certainly"
And 1 want to find you here
"Of course
And if you bust up the bank and run off
with the cash, as some of 'em hev done. do YOU
know what I'll do? I'll hitch up the old mare
and foller you to the end of the airth, and when
| overhaul you I'll give you the allfiredest drub-
bing any man on this globe ever got
You need have no fears, Mr. Adams"
WAL, you hear me, and now here is 81 to
begin on. It's to sort o. try you, aud. if every
thing is al right may put in four more when
sell that steer: That's all, onless you bust up
and run away"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
The Season for Sanitary Work.

This is the time of the year for doing ex-
ira sanitary work in this and other southern
cities. If our city authorities intend to put
the city in first-class sanitary condition
they should begin the work at once. There
is no reason why they should wait until
midsummer.
The city is apparently in pretty good san
itary condition, but there may be danger
spots here and there. If a thorough in
spection were made it is highly probable
that good many privy vaults would be
found which are disease breeding places
Every one of these vaults should receive at
tention as soon as possible. 1t has not been
very long since complaints were made that
sickness was caused in several houses in the
best part of the city by neglected vaults.
Since the failure of the garbage furnace
nothing further has been heard about get
ting rid Of the city's garbage by means of
fire. Has the garbage furnace idea been
abandoned9 Have the health authorities
concluded that the burning of the garbage
would be of no advantage to the health of
the citya If they have not, why not con-
tinue the effort to get garbage furnace
that would give satisfaction
This garbage question is of more import
ance that it seems to be at first thought.
Two sporadic cases of cholera have occurred
in Newark. N. j., within the last few days,
one of which was fatal. Both cases, it is
believed, were caused by garbage which
was dumped by the side of railroad which
runs along the eastern side of the city.
Has any action been taken on Maj. War
fields suggestion relative to Bilbo canal9
The suggestion appears to be a good one.
While the canal may not be source of
graat danger, nevertheless there would be a
feeling of greater security if means were
adopted to keep it in a satisfactory sanitary
condition. Let us do the sanitary work
which we have reason to think ought to be
DONE and let US do it at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
A Wise Clerk.

A stylishly dressed woman, says the New
York Ledger, was recently brought before a
New York city magistrate on charge of steal
ing ribbons in store. The chief clerk had OBJ
served her talking freely with her counsel, and
was puzzled because she looked at him blandly
when be asked her name and residence, and re.
piled with a shake of her head.
''She is French" explained the lawyer, land
doesn't understand English. Put it down
Marie Matouche.'"
The clerk frowned incredulously.
what age is shel" he asked.
twenty-five" replied the lawyer.
Then the clerks eyes twinkled as he said
softly: "Thirty-two?"
mo, twenty-twor snappedthe fair prisoner.
"Umphm said the clerk, you can speak
English, if you don't understand itl'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
GaorRia,s CraCiit.

There are very few of the states
that can place upon the market a 81
per cent. bond at par The success of
Georgia this week in disposing of 81, 300, 900
Of bonds, bearing that rate of interest, at
par, shows that Georgia's credit is of the
very best. And her credit ought to be
good-as good as that of the national gov
ernment She has a comparatively small
debt and immense resources. Her wealth is
increasing with wonderful rapidity.
Within the last few years Georgia has
made greater material progress than any
other southern state. Indeed, it is doubtful
if any other one OF the states. within that
period, has enjoyed a greater degree of
prosperity. Her cities and towns have
grown with surprising rapidity and her
agricultural and mineral lands have ad-
vauced greatly in value. Money has been
freely invested in her forests and mines, and
there has been remarkable activity in rail-
road building. Many farmers of means
from the northern states have settled within
her borders, and thousands of others are
looking in her direction. 1t is not to be
wondered at, therefore, that she is able to
float at par bond bearing very low rate
of interest.
The efforts of one or two Wall street
financiers, who were foolish enough to pur-
chase illegally issued bonds of the state, to
injure her credit have amounted to nothing.
Those who have money to invest have con-
fidence in those who make and administer
her laws, and in the integrity of her people,
and they would about as leave have her
bonds as those of the national government.
Georgia is entitled to all the confidence
placed in her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
SPRING ADVICE.
Scientific Maoazine.I


Be careful OF your diet You do not mad
heavy food such as you require during the
winter.
Spring may be beautiful. but it is treacher.
Gus. Do not let it deceive you into a cold a
fever, malaria or pneumonia.
Do not throw OF your winter hanneIs too
early. 1t is better to suffer a little inconva,
nience than 10 take cold.
If you feel tired, feverish or over-heated. do
not rush on and take spring medicines" CooI
tenn and purify your blood.
II you feel hot and thirsty, do not drink lar,e
quantities OF water or other "long" drinks 4,
Is much better to take a little pure whisky ana
water, which will quench the thirst, tone tba
system, and fortify against disease
Remember that only pure whisky shouIj
ever be taken into the system, and that the
leading chemists and scientists of the presans
day unite in declaring that Duffy's Pure Malt ia
absolutely the purast and best.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

Washington Cd. g. clubs and theaters are
up in arms against Mr.. Douglass, the pres
ident of the board of commissioners of the
district. The board sent to congress a
draft Of bill to restrain the liquor business
Ia the district, and Mr.. Douglass asked that
the bill be made TO apply to the high-toned
clubs and the low-toned theaters. The club
men and theater managers are doing some
vigorous kicking just at present They
ought to apply to the supreme court for an
order allowing them to sell intoxicants in
original packages.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

CARDINAL Gibbons pays great deal of at
teition to the problems of the day. In a
tag on Tuesday he declared it to be his be-
lief that the labor problem that is now
agitating the world would be solved first in
this country. for in this country" he said.
I'VE submit everything of that nature to
the test cf reason, common sense and
thorough criticism, and truth is evolved
from this free and full discussion of the
social questions" The cardinal is genuine
American, and always gives his country
credit for being better than any other.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

HEAD of Silverware Factory (brusquely ad.
dressing country LADY, MADAME, what do you
wanty
Lady, wanted to see what you'd charge To
make posies on this plain old teapot, which j
inherited from my grand.
Head of Factory (sharply)-John, call the boss
chaser.
Lady (nervously)-Never mind, sir. I'll leave
without making scene If you don't want to do
it.--JeiCeler's WeekIu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETEes-Forest City Gun Club; St. John
the Baptist T. A. & B. Society.
SPECIAL NoTIcE-Notice OF Attorney, Eman
nel Eichholz.
MILITARY ORDERs-General Orders No. "a
Georgia Hussars.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship Com
pany.
REMovAL-Davis Bros.
AUCTION SALE-Household Furniture, by La
Roche & Mclaughlin.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For
Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

Capt. Isaac Bassett is called the famous,
old man of the Senate. He was we'll
known figure In the Senate chamber when
Webster was senator. Until the day of
Senator Beck's funeral he had not been
absent from has post of duty for many
years. The time must be close at hand,
however. when his kindly face will be seen
no more at the capitol.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
Facts Against Misrepresentation.

From the Neto Orleans Daily States CDem.).
In the face of the statements of the repub-
lican organs that the southern states do not
provide for the education of the negroes comes
the official report of Gov. Ross of Texas show
ing that last year that state spe S5i0, 200 for
the maintenance of negro schools. The other
states in the south would do the same were
their finances as robust as those OF Texas,
which state has in its treasury a surplus of
$9.OQO.O 900
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
OUR NEW YORK OFFICE.

kE. J. J. Flynn has been appointed General
Advertising Agent Of the MORNING News. with
IN once at % Park Row, New York. All adver-
Eising business outside Of the states Of Georgia,
Florida and South Carolina will be managed by
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

Ex-senator Jones of Florida continues
TO write letters to the New York Sun. The
Sun insists upon exhibiting this wreck of a
once splendid manhood. Mr.. Jones reiter-
ates that he was pursued by assassius who
sought his life. He deserves the sympathy
of those who knew him in his prosperity.
In his prime he was big-hearted man, and
FIoridians admired and resnecrad him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

Teetotaller Boutelle of Maine wants in
toxicating liquors made subject to the
prohibitions and restrictions of state law,
and he has introduced bill into the House
to accomplish that object. He got the sug-
gestion from the Original PACKAGE de.
cision of Chief Justice Fuller in the Iowa
case. IL begins to look as if the prohibi-
tionists would get ahead of the whiskyites
after all
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

1t is very doubtful if the move of Senator
Call to check the raid on his senatorial pos
session. by callingsattention of the inter-
state commerce commission to the free
passes OF the raiders, is wise one. Unless
ne is prepared 60 show that senators and
representatives do not use free passes it
would have been wiser not to have raised
the free pass issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

The reception given Henry NJ. Stanley by
the Geographical Society Of London was
justly due that celebrated explorer. Per-
haps no man of modern times has done more
than he TO advance the cause of civilization,
apd it is but fair that princes should heal
the triumphant procession in his honor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09

The trustees of the Slater fund held their
annual meeting in New York on Tuesday
afternoon. The sole purpose of the fund is
the advancement of industrial education
among the negroes of the south. During
the last year thirty-six schools were aided.
The amount Of disbursements for the year
was $4,000. There is no doubt that the
Slater fund has been productive of a great
deal Of good to the southern blacks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-09
Trouble in Store for Quay.

From The LOUISVILLE Times Denny
Quay is mistaken when he suppcses that it
would crafty the democratic leaders if he
should resign as the head of the republican
national committee. On the contrary, demo-
Gratis want HIM to continue at the helm until
this country gets it's belly full of him and his
methods. There are indications that there is a
revolt in the dominant section, and when the
storm comes it will be a cyclone.