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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
The Decollete Dress.

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps in the august Forum
1t is fact, gloss it anyhow as we may,
that decent women have never dressed so
lndecently in our country and our century
as they do in fashionable life to-day.
Would that some enterprising journal
might take the moral census Of this subject
as a substitute for prize-baby competitions
or guesses on Nellie Bly,. We should like to
throw down the gauntlet to the women of
America Defend these immoralities !!
Speak up for yourselves if you cant" l do
not believe that two reputable women in
the land would dare publicly to defend the
styles of undress which now disgrace our
sex. The time has more than come for such
protest against this abomination as will
smite women TO the dust for shame What
is to be saidl Enter any fashionable draw
ing room ard look for yourselves What is
SAID? Think of it, you high-born ladies'
think of it
In the most decorous city in our country,
a lady representing what may he deSeryedly
called one of the 'best" families in the state,
herself a middle-aged, queenly, home-loving
matron, the wife of an affectionate hus-
band. the mother of grown sons aud daugh-
tiers, wears her dress-but my pen shrinks
from writing what this high-bred lady does
This case, which represents scores of others,
is of importance, because the offender her
self is so unconscious of her offense, and so
far in other respects above it. There is no
life of concealed dishonor, no intrigue, no
shoddy birthright, no fast-and-loose views
of duty. The woman is other wise immacu-
late. How explain this ethical enigmaq
Are our ladies morally insane,
or mentally! Do they not know what they
are doing' And if not. why not9 How
shall we characterize the too low ccrsage
with some nothing for sleevea The lower
bodice with no sleeve at all! Muddy COW
cred by transparency And v hao is known
as the necG' They are below excuse, as
they are beyond explanation. What moral
mania blunts the sensibilities that ought to
fix the standards Of a nationf What
dementia deters the ever womanly" from
leading us on" at least so far that the
simplest instinct of modesty-that which
covers nakedness-may keep stroke with
the moral development Of the agel Let IL
be said that gay women always have
dressed improperly. What Of III Is that
any reason why they always shouldl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
RUINED BY SECRECY.
A Glass Manufacturing Comp
Forced to Make an Assignment

A Glass Manufacturing Company
Forced to Make an Assignment.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. THE Eagle Glass and
Metal Company has made an assignment to
George n. Davis for the benefit of its
creditors. under somewhat peculiar circum-
stances Lately it moved into its present
quarters on Olive street. and put IN a plant
for the manufacture of all kinds of orna-
mental glass. The process in question is
the discovery of William H Warren, one
of the members of the company.
HUNG ON TO HIS SECRET.
Mr.. Warren would not divulge the con.
stituents Of the composition of the process
to the other members of the company. The
new building was completed recently, and
the superintendent was asked to produce
the formula and proceed to business. Mr..
Warren refused to comply. The parties
claim, it is said, that he demanded a guar
antee of an exorbitant salary. No
adjustment OF the matter could be
made, and the company decided
to bring matters to an issue by making an
assignment, which includes what interest it
may have in the unknown process. Mr..
Davis gives the assets of the company at
$4,000. It's liabilities are about $50, 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
AN ANTI LOTTERY RALLY.
The Enemies of the Louisiana Com
peny in Convention.

The Enemies of the Louisiana Com
peny in Convention.
BARON ROUGE. La, Aug. THE anti
lottery league met in convention hers
this afternoon. There were between 400
and 500 delegates present, including the
delegates to the farmers alliance and about
200 who came upon a special train from
New Orleans. When the committee on
credentials made partial re-
port the farmers union dele
gates from Catahoula said that no
election for delegates had been held in that
parish, but that it could be relied upon TO
give 200 majority against the lottery.
This was loudly appiauded, and the applause
was renewed when MIR. McManus of New
Orleans said be was authorized TO cast the
vote of Mayor Shakespeare against the
lottery.
THE OFFICERS.
7. I. Bell of Caddo was elected president,
and the appointment of a vice president
from each parish was authorized to be made
by the delegations.
Committees were appointed on resolu-
tons, on an address to the people OF the
United States, on a memorial TO the Presi-
dent and TO congress requesting the enact
ment OF legislation against lotteries, and the
establishment of an executive committee of
twenty-nine TO conduct the anti-lottery
campaign.
President Adam, of the state farmers
union, being invited to a seat on the plat:
form briefly acknowledg the compli-
ment. and said that 1t was a fund
amental principle of bis order that
honest men should rule the state. God
never intended that anything in the shape
of lottery enterprise should manage her
affairs. The farmers union stood squarely
shoulder to shoulder with the anti-lottery
league in its fight and would stand up to
line, no matter where the blow fell. "Our
order has unanimously passed a resolution
endorsing the expression in my message on
the lottery question, and we will stand true
to our colors to the last"
The following was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That this convention recognizes
with gratitude the effect that the farmers
alliance, body of men comprising large por-
ton OF the bone and sinew of the state, men
whose hearts are always for the right
and whose hands are ready to execute
their sentiments, made the initial steps IN the
war against the lottery company, and was the
first Organized body of Lousiana's brave sons
to denounce the scheme of re-charter, and
requests the cooperation or the state farmers
union in the campaign now on foot against the
MOTHS lottery proposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORTS.
No Change to be Made in the Hou,
of Their Issue.

No Change to be Made in the Hour
of their Issue.
WASHINGTON, Aug THE following
has been furnished by the department. OF
agriculture; The New York Produce
Exchange. Chicago Board of Trade and
Milwaukee Chamer of Commerce have
made a formal request to Statistic:an
Dodge for change from o'clock to |
o'clock in the hour of the delivery of the
crop reports on the 10th of each month.
ST. LOUIS OBJECTS.
The st. Louis Merchants Exchange
earnestly pray that the request of the
Chicago board may not be granted, deem
ing it opposed to the good of the trade and
holding that las values are largely affected
by this report, an opportunity is offered to
INSCRIPTIONS persons to manufacture and
give out false information in their own in
terests." Citing an instance message from
the exchange stated that the government
sent a report of wheat which made the con-
dltlou Go, and twenty minutes later the
official report showed 1873.
WANTS A MIDNIGHT SYNOPSIS.
The exchange requests its issue at mid
night, TO be made public first in the morn
ing papers.
The Toledo Produce Exchange also de-
sires synopsis at midnight.
The Detroit Board of Trade protests
against change from O'Clock.
The Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange
are also opposed TO a change Of the hour of
issue
In view Of this disagreement a change
does not appear to be prAc icable. The
change TO 4 O'clock, the present hour, was
made at the request of several trade organi-
cations. The time of midnight, no wever. is
lmprncticable, as not coming within the
authorized hours Of official service
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
MURRAY HALL In RUINS
FIFTY GUESTS ESCAPE WITH
THEIR EFFECTS.

All the Big Hosteiry's outbufdings
Also Burned-The Loss S225,ooo,
and the Insurance Only S4,oOo-The
Railroad Station and a Grocery Also
Destroyed.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. Murray
hsll, an elegant summer hotel at Pablo
Beach, was burned TO the ground early this
morning. TIE fire caught about midnight
in the engine room in the rear of the hotel,
and could not be controlled, owing 70 the
low pressure Of the water. II spread rapidly
TO the billiard hall. which was in the rear,
and at 12:S0 o'clock this morning the north
west turret Of Murray hall proper was in
flames.
The BUILDING.
The hotel was of wood, four stories high.
with numerous towers, turrets and gables,
and the flames made quick work of it.
There were fifty guests in the hotel,
but the warning was sufficient 70
enable them to escape in good order with
their effects Much of the valuable fur
niture on the lower floor was saved, but
nothing was Owed from the upper sto-
RES. At . O'Clock nos q timber was stand
ing.
The PAVILION ABLAZE
The fire was also communicated 10 the
beach pavilion, the dance hall and the
depot Of the jacksonville and Atlantic
railroad, which were entirely consumed,
together with a small grocery store north
OF the railroad property.
Murray nall was built in 1885. was the
property of John e. Christopher of this
CITY. and its original cost was $4,000, but
subsequent additions and improvements TO
the plan brought its value up
to 100000. Mr.. Christopher's loss, includ-
ing furniture. is about $225, 900. He had
only =. 900 insurance The hotel had been
leased for the season to ]. r. Campbell,
proprietor of the st. James hotel in this
city, whose loss is slight
The railroad company's loss is $4,000,
with insurance of IS. 500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
EATONTON EICHINGS.
Three Thousand People at the ALA
anca,s a nnunl Rarhacl1a

Three Thousand People at the AIN
ance's Annual Barbecue.
EAToNToN. GA, Aug. Fully 5000
people were present at the annual barbecue
of the Putnam county alliance to-day.
Over 100 carcasses were consumed, and
twenty-four left over. Speeches were had
from Hon. r. w. Patterson of Macon and
Prof. B. NJ. Zetler, also of Macon. Both
speeches were more or less on public
schools, etc
Putnam's alliance was never in a better
condition than at present. 1t has been a
great success in this county. There is &C
per cent. less credit than heretofore, and
everything is in flourishing condition.
There will be another barbecue on Aug
90 at Philadelphia, III this county, at which
some distinguished Georgians will be invited
to address the people
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
RACE HORSES ON THE RUN.
Results OF the Days Events at Sara
toga and Monmouth.

Results OF the Days Events at Sara
toga and Monmouth.
SARATOGA, Aug. THE weather to-day
was fine aud the track good. The events
were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Six furlongs Worth won, with
Stryke second ana Princess Limo third. Time
1:1516.
SECOND RAcE-Mile. Reclare won. with Ran
cocas second and Lady Pulsifer third. Time
1:43.
THIRD RAcE-Merchants' stake for all ages;
81, 400 added; one mile and five furlongs. Los
Angeles won, with Rhono second, and Lavinia
Belle thirl Time $50.
FOURTH RACE-Handicap sweepstakes; one
mile and furlong. Wilfred won, with Hamlet
second and Clio third. Time 1:5716.
FIFTH RAoE-Selhng, for non-winners; one
mile. Carrie G. won, with Marie K. second and
Whitenose third. Time 1:4314
AT MONMOUTH PARK.
MONMOUTH PARK, N. j., Aug. THE
track was very fast to-day, the weather
was ideal and the attendance 10000. The
events were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Free handicap sweepstakes
$1,000 added; one mile Chaos won with
Deraulter second and Bella b. third. Time AZ
SECOND RAcE-Camden stakes, 8! 800 added
six furlongs. Kildeer won, with Peter F.
second and Florimer third. Time ia
THIRD RACE-Tre1ton stakes, for g. year-olds
$1,000 added; one mile and furlong. Clarendon
won. with Kempland second and Maxim colt
third Time2:O3
FOURTH RAcE-Freehold stakes of 800 each
with 81 500 added; one and one-half miles. The
starters were Tenny and Firenzi. Firenzi wor
by a neck in 1884
FIFTH R4CE-Sweepstakes for 3-year-olds and
upward, SO added seven furlongs Newburg
won, with Kern second and Gray Dawn third
Time 1:214.
SIXTH RACE-Sweepstakes $3.50 added; one
mile and furlong; Grimaldi won with Slug
gard second and Cleaning third. Time 1855.
SEVENTH RACE-Sweepstakes, for maidens
$40 added; one mile. Jennie V. flly won
with Chesapeake second and Domby third
Time l:414.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
TWO MEN KILLED BY TRAINS.
One a Car Coupler and the Other q
TELEGRAPH Lipeman.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. Tom Garrison
was killed this afternoon in the Georgia
railroad yards while coupling cars. The
accident happened about 9 o'clock The
man fingered five or six hours in great
agony before he died.
j. NJ. Mason, a lineman for the Western
Union Telegraph Company. was killed to-
day, five miles from Atlanta, by a Georgia
Pacific railroad train. The track OF the
Georgia Pacific and state roads run parallel
from this city to the Chattahoochee river
Mason was standing upon the Georgia
Pacific track, looking after freight train
on the Western and Atlantic, which had
just passed, when an outward bound
Georgia Pacific passenger train ran over
him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
MILLEDGAVILLE'S CADETS.

T. S. Lucas to have Charge of the
Military Department.
MILLEDGEvILLE, Aug. THE military
department OF the Middle Georgia Military
and Agricultural College will be under the
control of T. S. Lucas of Society Hill, s.
C, Mr. Lucas is a graduate of West Point
having served the United States as a cadet
from 1888 to 1887 at the national academy
He is very highly spoken of as a fine
officer. His record at college is good one
He had no dement's recorded against him
during his course of instruction. With a
West Pointer at the head of the military
department our college will be second TO
none in the military line. Mr.. Lucas is the
fourth commandant in the last six years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
Carolina's First Bale.

BLACKv1LLE, s. c., Aug 7.-Barnwell
county and Col Mike Brown, as usual,
lead in sending to Charleston the first bale
OF cotton Of South Cardinals new crop.
Col. Brown delivered TO his successor in
business, Isaac Nicholson, the bale of cotton.
which weighs over 500 pounds, and was
forwarded by this mornings express to F.
W. WAGNER & Co.
THE BALE AT CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, Aug THE first bale of
the new crop of South Carolina cotton was
received here to-day from Barnwell county.
PULASKIS NEW BALES
HAwKINsvILLE, Ga, Aug two bales
of the new crop of cotton were received
here to-day. The first was grown by John
D. Dupree. 1t weighed ABB pounds, was
classed strict low mlddling and sold for l5c
the second bale was raised by Godfrey Love
tcolored), and brought IL cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
SUNDAY sHAvERs SHAVED.

A Magistrate Trying to Close Up
Philadelphia Barber Shops.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 7.-Magistrate
Minigan to-day under law of 1874 fined
three BARRIERS each 81 and costs of 81 so for
keeping their shops open and shaving per-
sons on Sunday. Notices of appeal were
given in each case. Five others paid costs
aud had their fines RENTED upon acknowl-
edgment of their guilt and promises to
keep their shops closed on Sunday in the
fuLnra
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
FLoR1DA's RAILROAD REPORTS.
Two of the Companies Obey the Writs
Served on Them.

Two of the Companies Obey the Writs
Served on Them.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Aug. This was
the day upon which alternative writs OF
mandamus against the railroads, compelling
them to make annual and monthly reports
to the railroad commissioners Of their earn
ings, expenses, etc., as required by law, were
made returnable.
The Atlantic and Western road made a
return. complying with the writ and max
ing the required reports. The writ was dis
missed at the respondents cost.
Thirty days time was given the Florida
Midland Company to comply, the officials
of that company having telegraphed Attor-
ney General Lamar that they would obey
the writ
The sheriffs of Duvall and Marion coun-
ties have not yet returned service upon the
Jacksonville, Mayport ana Pablo Railroad
and Navigation Company and the Silver
Springs, Ocala and Gulf road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
CHARLES L. MOSES.
An Interesting sketch of the Coming
Congressman.

VII De1---N-@
COLUMBUS, Ga. Aug. This portion
Of the Fourth Congressional District seems
TO be in perfect uphesval of political ex-
element since tho nomination of Prof.
Charles l. Moses for congress. A great
number of people, ignorant Of his former
record, are under the impression that he Is
not qualified for the duties Of q congress
man. The News correspondent, having
been pupil under him for six
wears, feels safe in saying
that Mr.. Moses is very bright and apt, and
will give general satisfaction to all in his
district Mr.. Moses has been for long
time principal of tae boys high school of
Newman. His record there was one that
would do credit to any one. Every one
conversant with the affairs of a school
teacher knoss that when a man can please
a whole community and leave with honor
that ne is q genius. and, more than that,
model man.
RECORDS OF HIS PUPILS
His Young men who have left Newman
for the state university have taken fine
stands in their classes. and many Of them
have borne off wel-earned honors. His
career as a farmer at Turin has beel one of
continuous prosperity. His personal APP
pearance is very striking, reminding one Of
a man Of great resources and much ability.
It is very true that be Is and was the farm
ers' candidate, but this Will not make him
imp rtial in executing the duties of his
office. Mr.. Grimes takes his defeat man
fully. and will resume the practice Of law
in this city at the expiration of his term.
1t is feared by some that the nomination
will cause a break in the democratic ranks,
but the more experienced politicians seem
to rest very easy and anticipate no trouble
whatever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
SWITCHMEN STRIKE.
No Trains Running From Evansville
as a Result.

No Trains Running From Evansville
as Result.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. IA special to the
Sentinel from Evansville, Ind, says: AT
8 o'clock this afternoon the swltchmen of
the Mackay yards made demand on Gen
eral Manager Saul for an increase of wages
upon the Chicago scale, and upon
MS refusal they proceeded to tie
ths read up by blocking the
main line with cars. In consequence
there have been no trains out since that time.
There are five regular passenger and two
excursion trains tied up in the depot, with
no prospect of getting out tonight" Five
hundred hungry excursionists are lying
around the depot. President Mackay tele
graphed from New York not to accede to
the demand, and there the matter rests. No
agreement has been reached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
A Girl Weary of Life.

BLACKsHEAR, GA, Aug 7.-Intelligence
has just reached here Of the attempted
suicide of Miss Lizzie Stone, the 14-year-
old daughter Of H. J. Stone, living in the
lower edge of this county, near Race Pond
by taking q one-ounce vial of laudanum
1t seems that she was restored to conscious
ness by great efforts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
BOsTON's BUDGET.
Several Bales of New Cotton - The
Pear Seasons Close.

rear season ClObe.
Boston GA, Aug. 7.-P. A. Wade
brought in the first bale of cotton early
this morning 1t weighed $50 pounds,
cIassed middling, and was sold to D. R.
Blood at 1159 cents. Several other bales
were brought in to-day, each man thinking
his was the first, each bale classed middlinR
and brought III cents. This is half cent
more than Quitman paid for her first bale.
The LeConte pear shipmen are now
nearing close. The receipts show hand
some increase. Growers have received good
and uniform prices the season through.
The phosphate fields are being thoroughly
explored by experts.
J. n. Smith has let a contract to James
Fitzgerald for a two-story brick house on
Main street.
The machinery and equipage for the al
lance oil mill,guano factory and ginnery is
arriving. This new enterprise will soon be
ia full blast
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
SALE OF A NEWSPAPER.

Thomas NJ. Patterson Buys the Rocky
Mountain News.
DENVER, Col, Aug. Thomas II. Pat
terson has purchased J. NJ. Burnelrs stock
in the Rocky Mountain News Print
ing Company, which was a full
half. and enough of the stock
owned by John Arkens to give him
control Of the paper. Mr.. Patterson will
assume the editorial management of the
Net0s. Mr.. Patterson is well known as a
leading democratic politician and criminal
lawyer of Colorado.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
The Melon Movement.

The Central railroads daily report of
melon shipments passing through Mont
gome-y, Birmingham. Atlanta and Savan-
nah for points named below on Aug. 6:
Birmingham, Ala, l; Evansville, Ind, /;
New Orleans, La. u; total, IA Via Sa-
vannah, 761; via Albany, Montgomery,
Birmingham and Atlanta, 1901 total, 4,362
cars
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08

SAVANNAH, GA, August 1890.
The lease Of the Upper Rice Mill to Mr. Cole
man expiring Aug. 3lst, the undersigned beg to
state to their friends and those interested in
rice that they will resume possession of said
rice mill on that date and continue the business
of rice milling.
VIM Neyle Habersham, treasurer, office 1861
Bryan street, will attend to all business CON
nected with that position.
Robert I. Habersham, manager Office at the
mill, will devote his entire time to the manage
ment of the mill and personally attend to all
business, and can be found at the mill from Z
o'clock a. m. to I o'clock D. m
This mill has been thoroughly repaired and is
In firstclass condition TO sustain its wel-earned
reputation, and any business intrusted to us
will meet with the prompt and careful atten-
ton OF the manager, assisted by a corps of
competent clerks
This Is the only rice mill in the city milling
with the IN. B. Tilton improved rice pestle''
(patented)
An inspection of the mill, its WORK. and our
system of doing business is cordially extended
TO our patrons. Very respectfully,
WIN. NEYLE HABERSHAM. Treasurer.
ROBT B. HABERSHAM, Manager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-08
SHOT BY her OWN HAND.

An Atlanta Woman Attempts Suicide
While Drunk.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. Mrs. Jennie
Joyce shot herself through and through to
night The woman was drunk at the time,
and though several reports are current, no
further excuse for her attempted suicide
appears. The wound is probably, though
not necessarily fatal. She is 90 years old,
but is said to have been very much in love
with man who had deserted her,