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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15

Confederate buttons have lately been very
highly priced, not only because they were
growing rare but because they were pretty.
But the London firm that made them now
comes out with the announcement that the
dies are still all right and millions more can
be made from them if the demand should
require it. There is evidently to be no
corner in confederate buttons soon if the
supply of sheet brass holds out. And there
is every indication that it will.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15

Such trife as a slight misunderstanding
with recognized conventionality is not suffi-
cient to drive Sir Charles Dixie permanently
out of politics. Nor have the frowns of his
erstwhile colleagues had the effect of pre-
venting him from contesting very proper
sort of borough. What is more, he is almost
sure to be elected. too, unless the opposition
shall hereafter develop unforeseen strength
at the noIla
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15
Disgraceful to Our Diplomacy.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch Irsdl.
The stories OF the butcheries Of Hippolvta in
Hsyti, taken in connection with the recent
claim tnat the government of the United States
gsso LIN sae power to commit those butcheries
With the expectation of getting the Mole At
Nlcholas ceslEg station from hin as 4 con-
siderasrsn. l5osnough to make every thinkinS
American fic lie with shame.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15

Pennsylvania has witnessed some very
strange scenes Of late. But none of them
can be considered quite equal to the arrest
of the whole police force of Bradford for
exceeding their authority and violating
the very laws they were appointed to en-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15
Statesmen to Fave a Show.

bTUHF ULe CNtCuyO NeICS IT1d.l
The most glaring omission in Congressman
Durborow's plan TO have the nations great de-
Lucrative bodies on exhibition during the
worlds fair is that no reference is made to the
Cook county board of commissioners Here is
chance to outrival anything in the nature of a
bear garden that the country can produce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15
French Tariff is Not Fair.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem.).
The American grape root, with graft of the
French vine, has solved the phylloxera problem
in the great Bordeaux and Burgundy wine dis
tricts. 1t has simply saved from destruction
the choicest vineyards of Europe. And still
France is permitted to drive out our grain and
pork nrOdilcts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15
CURRENT COMMENT.

Where henry George Should Work.
From the New York Aduertiser (Tpd.l.
OF a $4,000 legacy left to Henry George TO
assist in pushing the single tax doctrine ne has
received 1918. The rest went to the lawyers
When Mr.. George has abolished land owners he
will turn his attention TO lawyers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-15

Gold is flying skyward in the financial
markets of the Argentine Republic With
the yellow metal at premium of So1, there
was virtually nothing left to the govern
ment but to suspend gold payments for the
space Of six months or such matter.
Nevertheless politicians are thriving there.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
THE CALLFORNiANS;;
CAPTAIN AND CAPTAINS WIRE.
wR77ER FOR The SAN FRANCISCO CALL
BY VERNE.
BY JULES vERN Il.

should the word which am yearning for
he uttered with his last gasp. must be there
to catch it. l shall not leave him!'
Toward evening there was slight change
for the better in the mates condition. He
slowly opened his eyes, but they took no
ever, bent her gaze upon him. called him by
name, and repeated the words: John,
captain OF the Dreadnaught, San
Diego; bat they awakened no recol-
lection Of his companions. The dying
man still failed to make reply to the
oft re Gated questions: Is John alive? Is
any ona of his crew still living? Toward
night Shelton's weakness increased his eyes
fell shut, his hands grew cold as II the little
life left within him had retreated to his
heart. Would he die without utterlng q
word?
On the following day the physician,
alarmed at these signs of collapse, rcsorred
To the most vigorous methods of reSuscita-
ton, but without effect. 1t was evident that
the man was sinking. Thus were the bright
hopes which Skeletons return had given rise
TO about to go out in blank despair, the
light which his coming had kindled TO be
succeeded by gloom so deep that nothing
would be able to dissipate it. This would
be the end, yes, the end Of all.
AT Mclly'S request there was now a con-
sultation of the principal physicians of the
city, but after they had made careful ex-
animation of the patient they reluctantly
declared the ease hopeless.
You can do nothing then for this unfor-
tunnie man?' asked Mrs. Allaire.
We regret to say, nothing" replied the
physician in charge.
Not even bring him back to conscious
ness for single moment?'
Willingly would Molly have laid down
her whole fortune to have gained this point
But when man fails God is always left 1t
Is TO him that helpless man turns with up
lifted hands when human resources are
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powerlpss to save. The moment the physi-
clan had left the room Molly fell upon her
knees by Shelton's bedside, and when Zach
opened the door, he found her in PRAYER.
He stood for moment with bowed head,
then advanced tiptce to the head of the ted,
in order to satisfy himself whether Shelton
was still alive or not
Madam madam" suddenly burst from
the seaman'S lips.
Thinking that French's cry announced
that death had come at last Molly sprang
to her feet.
is he dead ~ she whispered, in a tone so
sad as to smte the honest bOatswain's heart.
"No. madam. no! See, his eyes are open,
he is Looking about him.
1t was as French had said. From beneath
his half-raiSed lids Shelton's eyes burned
with a strange brilliancy. Color came to
his cheeks. his hands rose and fell. He had
and now his gaze was riyeted upon the cap
tain,s wife and half smile moved his lips.
He recognized me-" whispered Molly.
YES" SAID tch, "he sees his captains
wife by his bedside. He is trying to speak
to her"
"And if he cannot" murmured Mrs. AL
laire. God grant that he may at least make
US understand"
Then as she took Shelton's hand in hers
thrill of JOY flashed through her form as
she felt him feebly return her pressure.
John? John p she Queried with an in
tense eagernesS.
a look from Shelton assured her that she
had been understood.
"Aiive| she whispered.
''Yesr
Although that Eyes" was so faint as to
seem like a whisper from another world
Moily's attentive ear had caught it.
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ATHENS, BEAUTIFUL ATHENS.
What Minister Snowden Had to Say
About That Civ

What Minister Snowden Had to Say
About That City.
Athens-the beautiful capital of Greece
oh, it is a delightful city, said Minister
Snowden to an interviewer for the Phila-
delphia Times. There is a population of
about 10000, should say, and it is in every
respect modelplace of abode. The private
residences are models of architectural
grace, and money and skill are not spared
in making them just what the most critical
taste would fancy. Then the University OF
Athens. magnificent building. | should
say 1t had not Its superior in all Europe
IN point OF architectural excellence and the
completeness OF its appointments. Ii is by
all odds the most beautiful establishment
in Athens. They have also splendid
library, founded and endowed by munif-
cent citizen of Athens, not one of tns
nobility or even of the ancient families,
but public-spirited citizen, whose
whole life is wrapped up in the improve
ment and culture of his native city. 1t is u
habit of the Greeks who go abroad 10 come
back after they have gained wealth to bcau-
tify Athens, lovely Athens, which is the
shrine of their devotion. The old patriotic
spirit of Greece is still extant and stirs the
spirit of the student Of history. The hero
ism of past centuries still exists. In its
modern architectural features the dignity
of bysone ages is mingled with modern in
novations and improvements. giving the city
position unique among the European capt.
tails. The city is popular resort for the
European and American tourists, while
wealthy Greeks from Russia delight in
spending the winter months in the fair capi-
tai of their native land. The hotels, should
say, rank with the very best in all Enrnua
The morning call., 1891-08-09
CHAPTER Xy-CoNTTyUED.


During 1888 nothing took place in any
way qualified to draw public alte ntion TO
the mystery of the Dreadnaught. Captain
Willis went to sea again in command OF the
HOLSTER fleet. The merchant and Zach
were the only visitors received at Prospect
Cottage. As for Mrs Aiaire her time was
wholly devoted to the children of the Wal
ter Home.
The first six months of 1890 had gone by
when one of the San Diego papers. in its is
sue Of July Goth, contained piece of news,
the effect OF which was, it may be said, tre-
meudous in both the Old World and the
New.
The article in question had been taken
from an Australian paper, the Morning Her
aid Of SYDNEY. 1t read as follows:
Il will be remembered that the last at
tempt, made seven years ago by the Molly's
Hope, to discover what had become of the
survivors of The Dreadnaught ended in moth
ing, and the belief was forced upon the
world that they had all persisted. either be-
fore running on Browse Island or after
leaving it. The mystery still remains as
great as ever, although one of the officers of
the Dreadnaught has just reached Sydney.
II Is none other than Harry Shelton, the
mate OF the clipper ship. lie was found on
Of the Darling. almost on the boundary line
OF New South Wales and Queensland, and
brought TO Sydney. But such is his weak
and reduced condition that as vet he has
been unable TO give any account OF himself,
and the physician in charge announces thtt
his death may occur at any moment This
notice is given in hopes that 1t may reach
the eyes of those interested in the fate of the
Dreadnaught.
On July 27th, the moment Andrew Hol-
lister was informed OF this piece OF news,
which had been telegraphed to San Diego,
he hastened 10 Prospect Cottage, where
Zach French happened to be. When the
news MAS made known 10 Mrs. Allaire her
SOLE reply was: II leave for Sydney at
once"
"For Syduey?" repeated HOLSTER
Yes" said Molly. "Win you go with
me, Zach?" she added, turning 10 the boat
swain.
ITO the end of the world, Mrs. Allaire? ?"
is The Molly's Hone ready for sea?''
Ne" replied Holister lit would take
three weeks to get her ready"
Before three weeks are up must be in
sydney" exclaimed Molly when does
tile next steamer sail for Australian"
The Oregon leaves San Francisco to-
night"
Zach and I will be in San Francisco this
evening"
MAY God bring you and John together,
my dear Molly" cried Andrew HOLSTER.
''lie will do it! was the reply.
That evening a special train, gotten ready
at her request, landed Mrs. Alaire and
Zach French in the capital city of the State.
Al l O'clock in the morning the Oregon
steamed slowly through the Golden Gate.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
A Good Word for Storage.

1t is the most curious fact that Europe is
far ahead in the application of storage bat
teries, as compared with this country in
general, the advantages they offer for light
ing purposes being there duly recognized.
They have had as many failures there as
here, if not more; but yet the storage battery
Is steadily and solidy gaining recognition,
particularly on the Continent where first
cost, mainten ance, expense and advantages
to be gained are studied with more care
than probably anywhere else. There are
several successful battery manufacturing
concerns in Europe, while not one can be
pointed out in this country. One of the
reasons for this is probably tine fact that in
stead OF starting the industry gradually, on
the basis of boua-fide demand, a sudden
forcing OF the manufacture was made by
concerns which were not in position to do
more than bring disrepute on it. There is
no doubt, however, that the storage battery
is destined to be n permanent success.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
FORESHADOWINGS OF FASHION,
Latest Hints From LOndOn-A silk DuStClOak.
A Pete Toilet
Special to THE SUNDAY CALL.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 1S91.-Among the
latest fashion hints from London is the fad
OF white stockings and white shoes to ac-
company the white summer costumes which
are just now en- reggie. The stockings are
of course of silk and the shoes are white
kid or white canvas with kid vamps and
trimmings. Now this no doubt sounds very
pretty and youthful and quite in accord
ance with the season, but the woman who is
beguiled by the idea will find that she has
committed a big mistake. for there is noth-
ing more unbecoming than white hosiery
ana shoes. The smallest slenderest feet
seem at once to become half as large again
when thus clothed and it is only here
and there woman who can afford
10 Hrisk such an effect So. in all
probability, this is indeed but the most
ephemeral of caprires, and most of the
feminine world Will sensiby stick to its
DlacK and bronze fo0t-cOyeriHgS and leave
white hose to EugIand's Queen. who, it is
ainrmed, has never worn any other kind,
nor VIII allow any others to be worn at her
drawing-rooms. In fact, she seems almost
as fond of her old-fashioned stockings as of
her big mushroom hat which she is said TO
wear on her travels. only changing it for
more suitable headgear as she nears her
destination. Very much like what we call
crank In this country, isn't she? But
what Is the nse OF being Queen if one may
not indulge in all sorts of whims and fan
cies, and impose them upon other persons
as we'll?
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The Fat. the Red. the .. p,. >,

All the fools are not dead yet. Recently
party OF young men and women. wh1
had evidently been enjoying DAYS outing
arrived at the Chambers-street ferry viii
the intention of crossing over to the jersey
side of the river
Having some few minutes to wait. one of
their number esDied one of the "drop-a-
cent in observation-disclosures weight ma
Chimes and resolved to have little fun at
the expense of any one of his friends who
had not seen the joke before.
Taking cent from his pocket and ouiat1v
placing it in his mouth, he asked the crowd
II they had seen how one could get weiohed
by blowing down the slot. No one had seen
or heard 1t, so he practically demonstrated
how easy 1t was Getting on the platform
he placed his mouth to the slot and d.xtar.
ousiy inserted the cent which he had pre-
viously placed in his mouth, The machino
OF course did the rest.
One OF the party, fat, red-faced fellow
anxious to get weighed for a little wind
attempted TO perform the same trick and
getting on the platform, inflated his lungs tn
their utmost capacity. glued his mouth tn
the slot, with watch-me- do-the-companv
expression. blew for all he was worth bnt
to no purpose, except TO afford unlimited
amusement tn the crowd who were Inv this
time in the joke. i"
His futile attempts conyulsed the on.
lockers, and after five or six terrific ar.
tempts be gave up the job, only to learn
now he had been fooled. Then he want
nome by hlmself.-N. Y. Commercial.
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been 20 fruiilesS on water, she resolved,
under Zaci'S advice, to take passage the
next dav on the Brisbane for Adelaide. A
thorough study of the map OF Australia had
convinced French that the latter city offered
better facilities not only for fitting out the
expedition, but also for more quickly reach
ing the center Of the continent. where it was
supposed that Captain John was held 4
prisoner By some of the savage trib,s which
roam oyer these almost limitleSs plains.
Luckily the Brisbane was to sail the next
morning at ii O'Clock, and after touching at
Melbourne would reach Adelaide on August
9th.
As Mollie was sitting on the upper deck
in conversation with Zach, cabin-boy APP
preached them to ask by order of the cap
tain whether she were in need of anything
Nothing. my child" said Molly, to whom
the boys voice seemed strangely familiar to
her Suddenly it occurred to her where she
had heard it. For an instant the eyes of
the two were fixed in silence, but intcntly,
searchingy upon each other.
My boy," began Molly, "did you not
speak to me yesterday at tile entrance to the
marine hoSpital"'
Yes, madam" said the lad with re-
sprctful sailor salute.
You asked ME if Captain John were still
among the living?'
Yes, madam"
Do you belong to the crew of the Bris-
bane?''
:" Yes, shipped on her year ago, but my
tim. Is almost up. | want to get away
w hat is your name?"
" Godfrey" replied tie lad as he saluted
and haired away to report.
There is a true sailor lad for ynu," said
Zach, as the boy disappeared, land I'll
wager his father was sailor before him. /
can see that In his clear, honest, wide-Opened
eyes. hear it in his mild bat manly voice.
" His voice.' murmured Molly. as the
music of its ring still sounded In her ears.
Her gaze was riveted upon the graceful,
Sende: Inquire as it appeared in the throng of
passengers and crew.
French was not slow to guess the meaning
OF the troubled look that he now saw on
Mrs. Ailare'S face. Had Wat lived he would
have been just GOdfrey'S age, and the sight
of this tall. handsome boy flied the wretched
mothers heart with sorrow too deep for
words.
ZACH" SOLD she to French as the latter
babe her goodnight at her cabin door,
Zach, l want to know more about that
lad-who his family are and where he was
born. Perhaps he may not be English"
" Perhaps not" replied Zach. ''Pll in
quire OF the captain"
As there was to be delay OF thrty-six
hours in WilliamStoWn Harbor Mrs. Allaire
resolved to spend the time in the city of
Melbourne, distant about mile. As she
was leaving the steamer in company with
The morning call., 1891-08-09

Another is a charming fete toilette. The
accompanying sketch shows it to be charm
ing gown for fair or flower show. such as the
English people delight in. The skirt is
striped pineapple in ivory white and royal
blue, and is cut on the bias so that the
stripes form points all up the
front. Over this is tabIier of
white silk mousselne embroidered in blue
and silver. The bodice aad sleeves are
banded with blue velvet and the hat is of
the mousSeline, shirred and trimmed with
velvet. News reaches us that in the fash
ionable thoronghfares and parks Of London
il is quite evident that gentlemen are in
clined to "pegtops," not the atrocities carl
catured quarter of century ago. but a
certain closeness Of fit round the ankle and
extra fullness of material at the knees, as
the present generation has yet to accustom
itself to the idea before such extremities of
style are INDUCED in. 1t is however quite
apparent by this and the bell-shape of the
skirts now in vogue. that the crinoline is
looming in the distance. r,
The morning call., 1891-08-09
Electricity in Agriculture.

One of the first to recognize the great i'm
portanee of utilizing electricity for farming
purposes in England was the Marquis of
Salisbury, who not only uses the water
power on his estate for lighting by electric
ity, but also grinds his corn, cuts his horse
fodder. pumps his water and does variety
of other work by means of electric motors
thus driven. On many manors, which are
adjacent to streams of water, farmers are
beginning to realize the possibilities which
lie close at hand for the more economical
working of their farms, and are installing
electrical plants which can be worked at a
cost unapproached by any other means.
There are tens of thousands of portable and
other steam engines owned by agriculture
lists in this country which could be utilized
in variety of ways in connection with
electricity. The mere saving in insurance
alone would, in numberless cases, justify a
farmer in driving his thrashing, chaff-cut-
ting and grinding machinery by an electric
motor instead OF being obliged to bring his
engine. as now, right into his farm build
lngS.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
Electricity and Gas Interests.

The President of one of the leading gas
companies of New York stated at the last
meeting of the company that no greater
benefactor to the interests of gas COM
panies had ever been known than the cleo
trio light In stating that the gas output
of New York was doubling itself now in q
period Of six and half years instead OF
ten years, as before, he gave it as his belief
that this phenomenal increase was due to
the fact that the electric light had educated
the human eye to demand more light, and
that people are not satisfied with the volume
Of light that formerly satisfied them.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

some article, and on turning Tor her pack
age and not seeing it asked the saleswon;an
why it had not been returned. why"
said the latter, zone Of those two ladies (?)
held out her hand for it and took the pack
age and change" The aforesaid ladies
were making fOr the door, bus the sales
had made mistake" when one of them at
once gave up the package and change (al-
though she had already put in her purse),
and left the store. This may be caution
to shoppers.-Boston News.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

young lady applied for treatment with The
statement that on the previous day while
dressing she had swallowed hairpin.
Three other medical gentlemen to whom
she had been had told her that this was only
Imagination on her part However, she in
sisted upon the truth Of her story, and en-
phatically reiterated that she had felt the
foreign body in the back part of her nose"
Upon careful examination the surgeon
found that some hard substance was present
in the back part of the nostril. After much
trouble the hairpin was removed. 1t was
found to be about five inches in length from
point to point.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
The Latest Scheme of shop-Ltfters.

A friend of the News writes of new
dodge of Shop-lifters as follows: My wife
had made purchase in a leading dry-goods
house, and while waiting for the package
and change turned for moment to look at
The morning call., 1891-08-09
A Hairpin in a Woman,s Noss

A curious case; writes the London cor
respondent of the Manchester Guardian.
has just been recorded by surgeon. A