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SAVE THE YOUNG.

The Journal of Hygiene publishes sus-
gestiye article, entitled "The Greater Tenn
perance," by Charles q. Shepard, NJ. D.. in
which the writer says: Judging from past
experience. there seems but little hope for
the adult inebriate, but We may at least save
some of the younger generation" He adds :
when children shall have been taught and
thoroughly indoctrinated with right prlnci-
pies on this subject there will be regen-
Grated mankind DR.. Shepard thus indi-
Gates what should impress more fully the
friends OF temperance everywhere, the
fundamental importance OF juvenile temper
ance work.
In the same article DR.. Shepard takes o.
casion to say Tine drink curse is not an ac-
cident or theory, but q condition-the direct
resul: of cause and effect, and can be suc-
cessfully grsppled with only by the apphca-
tion Of physiological laws and forces. These
laws and forces the consumer Of intoxicants
defles. and though heredity fastens the un-
happy consequences OF his self indulgent
conduct upon succeeding generations. II.
lustrating this vital point, DR.. Shepard cites
the remark of an eminent physician who
once said ''The proper way to trest; such
cases is to begin with the grandparents. "
The children or to-day are the grandparents
of the future.-National Temperance Advo-
cate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09
CALIFORNIA; SENATOR.
George G. Perkins, Who Succeeds the
Late Leland Stanford.

George G. Perkins. appointed United
States Senator from California to succeed the
late Leland STANFORD by Governor
Markham, is a representative American
merchant. He was born August 90.
1889. in Kennebuhkpcrt. Me. When
twelve years old he ran away to sea. In 1866
he went to California rs a sailor He en-
gagged i'll farming and mining in Butte
County and prospered. Iu 1870 he was
elected State Senator. anG three years
later became Il member OF the firm Of
GOodall. Nelson & Perkins. which has
since become the Pacific Coast steamship
Company. In 1879 Mr.. Perkins was elected
by the Republicans Governor OF California.
Ho is still au active partner in the steamship
company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09
THE LIPS IN WINNING SOULS.

TIE successful soul winner must have q
special quality in his speech, power OF
spiritual impression that no elocutionist or
rhetorician can teach. Jesus had 1t. While
there was probably nothing specially impress
sive in His personal appearance it seems that
when He spoke there was that which people
noticed at once, and ut which they marve!ed
duke iv. %; John viii. 46). A verse OF an
old song which was not understood until Jesus
came we'll describes it. "Grace Is poured
into thylps. Ps. xiv, p. The soul winner
that has grace in his lips is much like his Mas
ter.
He will need the grace OF 4 gentle speech:
It is delicate matter to unveil faults and
sins. Our sins arc our own. They bear Q ur
personality stamped upon them. II wetouch a
person in his fault or sin. we touch him in his
sense of individual freedom. We seem TO
arrest him. We do it. however, in order to
free and heal him. 1t must therefore be done
gently as q shepherd tendsrly and firmly puts
his hands on lamb in Il thOrny bush. part.
ing the branches carefully lest he should
wound and tear afresh. Grace in our lips
willclcansa from anger. bitterness impntience,
latent contempt and from tone OF biting
criticism. - Rev. $. p. Cook II Golden Hule.
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TEMPERANCE
LITTLE TEMPERANCE MAN.

A LITTLE TEMPERANCE MAN.
Yes. I'm little temperance man,
Not very big or old:
But mamma says she wouldn't sell
Me for Australi:'s gold.
Yet. dear and precious though I am.
might be ruined quite
If I should let old satan tempt
Me from the path OF right
II I should smell, or touch or taste
His wicked, sinful bowl,
Which spoils the body. we can see.
And. Gods Word says, the soul!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09
EATING UP FORESTS.
Timber Worms Destroy the Trees In
Two Townships

Capitalists Of Portland, Oregon. owning
timber along the Hoquiam River, in Chehalls
County, Washington. are greatly worried
over reports that a small measuring worm
has made It's appearance in myriads in that
section and is devastating the forest. Tho
great fir. spruce and hemlocS trees are alike
suffering. J. H. Baker, OF Montesano, emo
or the most capable and -eliabie timber men
in the State, asserts the worm is destroying;
tract OF timber equal 10 two whole towr-
ships alvny the Ho4riatn Riye-.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09
CLAIMS AGAINST CHILE.
Commission to Adjudicate the Claims
Of Americans for Damages.

The commission appointed under thetreaty
OF 1892 to adjust tho claims OF the citizens OF
the United States and Chile against each
others Governments met at the State De-
partment at Washington for organization.
Tho members are Alfred de Claparede,
Minister from Switzerland; Don Domingo
Cana. Minister from Chile, and John Goode,
of Virginia, representing the United States.
The commission Is limited to six months IN
which to perform its labors. The committee
will handle and adjudicate every claim ior
damages arising from Chilean and onlteu
States citizens since the foundation OF the
Chilean Republic in 1918, excepting the
Baltimore claims, which have been paid:
The amount Of claims presented will run
probably into the millions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

THE POINT OF VEw.-"Tennis is a
splendid game, don't you think so,
Miss HighAyer?" "Yes, indeed; my
brother Tom, who is great on foot
ball, you know, says tennis is simply
immense-ta. girls and buffers. -
BOSTON ReacOn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09
TEMPERANCE PROGRESS IN INDIA.

. There are over twenty thousand members
in the Army Temperance Association OF
India. This is nearly one-third OF the
whole strength OF the British forces serving
N India. At Singapore, where intoxicating
drinks are cheap and particularly injurious,
there are one hundred artillerymen out Of q
total strength of two hundred. Such signs
of progress in the temperance cause among
soldiers must be gratifying to the more far
seeing OF English statesmen.-New York OBJ
server.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09
40 CONSOLATION FOR THEM.

"Let liquor alone and it won't hurt you,"
saws the wise fool. But the sailors who had
formed Good Templar lodge on board the
Victoria were sent to a watery death by the
reckless act OF drinking commander, and
their mothers, wives and children will derive
very little consolation out Of the wise fools
saying.-The Voice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

FOND uUSBAND-"Swcete you
arc an angel" Pretty Wife-"l don't
want ever to be- an angel" Fond
Husband-"Why?" Pretty Wife
Because l have found that feathers
are not becoming to me. ."-Pittsburg
Bulletin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

WHEN bicycles were novelties In
Scotland, the question Of regulating
their speed was brought up before
the local authorities OF southern
town. A learned officer of the town
gravcly informed the court that the
new mode of rapid transit came un-
der the traction-engine law, and that
every bicycle, unless he showed con-
sideration, could be compelled to
send a man on ahead, on foot, with a
red flag, to warn pedestrians.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

Two BROTHERS named Hall went
to New York to buy counterfeit
money. They did not get any, of
course, but the trip was not wholly
fruitless. They shot a green-goods
man, and this was something.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

OF all the different varieties CT bees;
the most profitable and the best all
round bee is the Italian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

SOME people imagine that they de.
serve months rest every time they
do right. Galveston News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-09

A eDsAR, SWEET TH1Na"-the sugar
.-ust.-Philadelptia Rscord.
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fore they took the S"ordS anu the spears.
They did not want them to have single me-
tallic weapon. When the metal OF the Is
raelites was gone, their strength was gone.
This Is the trouble with the church OF God to-
day. It Is surrenderiaS its courage. 1t has
not got enough metal. How seldom it is that
YOU seq man taking his position IN pew,
or in pulpit, or in Il religious society, and
holding that position against all oppression,
and all tria!, and all persecution, and Ill crit
icism.
The church of God to-day wants more
backbone, more defiance, more consecrated
bravery. more metal. How often you see \
man start out in Some good enterprise. and
at the first blast Of newspaperdom he has
collapsed, and all his courage gone. forget
full o' the fact that IL man be right ali the
newspapers OF the earth. with oil their col
umns pounding away at him. cannot do him
any permanent damage! 1t is only when L
man is wrong that he can be damaged. Why.
God is going to vindicate His truth. and He
| is going to stand by, you, my friends, in
every effort you make for Christ's cause and
| the salvation OF men.
| sometimes say to my wife, There IL
| something wrong: the newspapers have not
| assaulted me .or three months. | have not
dona my duty against public iniquties. and
l will stir them up next Sunday" Then L
| stir them up, and all the following week the
devil howls and howls showing that 1 have
him very hard. Go forth in the service OF
| Christ and do your whole duty. You have
one sphere. have another sphere. The
Lord Of Hosts Is with US, and the God OF
| Jacob is our refuge. Selah."
We want more Of the determination OF
Jonathan. I do not suppose he was very
wonderful man. but he got on his knees and
clambered up the rock, and with the help OF
| his armor bearer he hewed down the
| Philistiaes, and a man Of very ordinary in
tellectuai attainments, on his knees. can
storm anything for God and for the truth.
We want something Of the determination OF
the general who went into the war, and as
he entered his first battle his knees knocked
together, his physical courage not quite up
to bis moral courage, and he looked down at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
THE CoUNTY's FUNDS.
Two Banks Hold Them and Pay No
Interest.

Two Banks Hold Them and Pay No
Interest.
The article In yesterdays MORNING News
about the way IN which Mayor McDonough
deposits the city's funds in order to derive
interest has naturally aroused discussion as
to why the county's funds could not be dis
posed OF in like manner to ada something to
the county's treasury.
At present Treasurer Russell deposits the
funds with the National Bank OF Savannah
and the Germania Bank entirely and no in-
terest is allowed. IL all the banks were
given a chance to bid for the deposits some
OF them, it is believed, would be willing to
allow interest for the use of the county's
money.
The matter brings up another inquiry as
to the necessity of a county treasurer. The
Office. as stated yesterday by gentleman
connected with the county's affairs, is simply
clerical, and all the treasurer does is to put
tbe money In the banks and check against il.
Several of the larger counties in the state
have abolished the Office altogether and
made banks the custodians of the funds and
the commissioners trustees. BY this means
they save to the taxpayers several thou
sands of dollars annually which would
otherwise be paid out as a salary to the
treasurer.
Bibb county Ia probably the most pro-
Rressive county OF the state 10 this repect.
IL has arrangements with bank by which,
besides saving a treasurer's salary, il de-
rives S400 year for its deposits. The
same arrangement could probably be made
with Savannah's banks aud the saving to
the taxpayers would be at least SO, 400 a
year. This would go good way to retire
the county's outstanding indebtedness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
DIED IN A BARRCoM.

An Old Man Falls Into Drunken
Sleep and Never Wakes.
An old man named Rodgers was found
dead In George Boldridge's barroom at
Broughton and Price streets last night at 6
o'clock. He went into the place yesterday
morning about IL o'clock, and shortly after
ward, as was thought. went to sleep.
When the proprietor tried to arouse him
he discovered that the man was dead No
body seemed 10 know where he belonged.
He had been Oh a protracted spree and his
death was due to alcoholism.
Coroner Dixon has the body in charge
and would like to turn il over to the reia-
tives or friends, If he has any in the city.
Otherwise he will bury 1t some time to-day,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
TEE LONG AND SPORT haul.
The Social Circle Case Being Close
Watched by Railroad HEN,

The Social Circle Case Being Closely
Watched by Railroad hen.
The case Of the interstate commerce oom-
mission against the Cincinnati, New Or
leans and Texas, the Georgia Pacific, the
railroads now in progress in Atlanta be-
fore Judge Newman of the United States
court is being closely watched by the rail-
road men Of this section.
IL is the old question OF the long and
short haul which the railroads and the COM
mission have been fighting on for so long.
The fourth section of the interstate COM
merce act prescribes that no railroad or
combination of railroads shall charge a
smaller rate for a long haul than for a
shorter haul included in the same distance.
The case came up on q charge made by
the merchants Of Social Circle, on the
Georgia railroad. that they were charged a
higher rate on certain freight from Cincin-
natl than was charged by these railroads to
Atlanta and Augusta, a lesser rate being
given to both points than 70 Social Circle.
The charge was that the local rate from
Atlanta to Social Circle was added to the
through rate to Atlanta and Augusta. The
railroads refused TO amend their rates, and
the case was carried into the
United States court by the
interstate commission. Some of the best
legal talent in the state is engaged upon
both Sides Two Of the grounds OF the de-
Tense are that Social Circle ia not a COM
petitve point and consequently il not in-
cluded in the same class as Atlanta and
Augusta, and again that it is one OF the
points that come under the exceptions speci-
ned In the interstate commerce act
IL the point made by the commission
should be sustained by the court the effect
would be greatly to the disadvantage of The
cities and correspondingly to the
advantage of the small towns
along the railroads. Savannah would be
particularly affected, as The railroads would
be compelled to either increase the present
very favorable freight rates enjoyed by
Savannah or to give the small towns on the
lines leading TO Savannah similarly favor
able rates.
The agitation is not very pleasant one
TO the railroads and they endeavor TO avoid
suits OF this character as far as possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
MORs TALK OF THE PLAN.
Some Of the Questions That Are
asked About II.

Some OF the Questions That Are
Esked About II.
The Central railroad reorganization plan
and business men yesterday and many d.
verse opinions were expressed.
The majority appear to regard the plan
with favor. A good many searching ques-
tions are being asked, however. One Is
where do the South Carolina railroads
figure in the reorganization DO their
bonds. which are held in the treasury Of the
Central, simply go into the treas
ury Of the new companYi This
would appear to be the case
as the Augusta aud Knoxville per cant.
bonds are the only class of securities OF the
South Carolina system provided for in the
reorganization plan.
Another thing some people would like TO
have explained is why the Chattanooga.
Rome and Columbus and the Macon aud
Northern railroads are not included In the
reorganization.
1.-The committee has found itself unable
for the present to offer terms TO the holders
Of the bonds Of the Chattanooga, Rome and
Columbus and Macon and Northern COM
pauies, which the committee believes would
prove satisfactory to the holders of these
securities" 80 the statements of the plan
published in Thursdays MORNING News
says. This sentence is thought to mean a
great deal by some people. II will be re-
membered that the differences between the
Central and the Richmond Terminal Com
pany bad advanced far enough for secrets
TO begin to leak out that it was charged
that the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
and the Macon and Northern railroads had
been built by the Calhouns and the In
mans and few others interested with them
to sell TO the Central railroad, in which
effort they succeeded. This charge was
vigorously denied. of course.
As the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
and the Macon and Northen railroads barely
earn their expenses. they are not of especial
Importance TO the new system, which will
be the result Of the reorganization.
1t 10 generally remarked that there is
pretty large margin allowed for
the purposes OF the reorganization. The
statement published shows IS, 744 800 of the
per cent. bonds. $3.50, 500 Of the pre-
ferred stock, and SIP, 100 of the
common stock set aside for the require
ments OF the reorganization and for better
ments.
Estimating the bonds at 80, the preferred
stock at 40 ard the common stock at 20,
there is reserved bonds worth nearly SO, 0OO,-
QUO, preferred stock worth 81, 500, 600 and
common stock worth S25 900, a total of
81, S25. 900 in round figures reserved for that
purpose.
Another thing is, the Central railroad
owns stocks and securities Of other railroads
to the amount OF good many millions Of
dollars. viii these holdings be ''reorgan-
lied" or will they simply remain Ia the
treasury of the companys is being asked.
They might be found very useful i'll case the
reorganization should be found to be more
expensive than was at first calculated upon.
President Conner is expected back from
New York to-day, aud will doubtless be
able to give considerable information as TO
the workings Of the plan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
ASHORE ON A sHOAL.

I
The City Of Macon Aground in Vine
yard Sound but Got OF Without
Damage.
The steamship City OF Macon OF the
! Savannah and Boston line, which left Boston
/ Thursday afternoon, went ashore yesterday
morning on the east end Of Squash Meadow
shoel off Martha's Vineyard. She was
/ foated IN the afternoon without apparent
damage and proceeded on her way to
Savannah.
The City Of Macon is commanded by Capt
H. c. Lewis and has on board twenty pas
sengers.
The first Information here that the vessel
was ashore was an Associated Press dis
patch to the MORNING NEWS from Edgar
town. Mass. a short distance from Squash
Meadow shoal and the nearest harbOr. The
dispatch stated that the vessel was aground
with colors flying for assistance and that the
revenue cutter Dexter, which rendered such
heroic assistance 70 the Inflated City Of
Columbus, which was wrecked on Gay
Head, about twenty-five miles this side of
Squash Meadow. had broken through the ice
and bad started TO assist her. The news
was shortly after received by Agent Ander-
son Of the Ocean Steamship Company from
the Boston agent CT the line, but no
particulars we're given. Later in the after
noon news was received that the steamer
had got of and was proceeding on her way
south. Gen. Sorrel telegraphed from New
York last nignt; "Ths City Of Macon was
ashore a short time on Squash Meadow
H., 49, &,
proceeding all right"
The steamer Is due here tomorrow
night.
Squash Meadow shoal lies on the southern
side Of the main channel, entering Vine
yard sound, a short distance north Of Edgar
town harbor. and has ten feet at low water.
The main shoal runs northwest by SOUTH
east, and lie a little over three-quarters OF
mile long. The detached shoal spots at its
eastern and western ends increase it's
length L 4 miles. Its average width is 300
yards. The bottom is Of hard sand, and is
equally bold-to on Doth sides
Not only the buoys, but the light vessels
in Vineyard sound are liable to be carried
by the Ice from their proper positions, and
they cannot always be depended upon. Il
is supposed that the drifting Of the buoys
threw the City of Macon out of her course
and she was driven on the shoal.
Navigation of this region is always more
or less unsafe during the winter months
owing to the strength OF the tidal currents
and the danger from drift-ioe The ice for
nations are mostly drift-ice, composed Of
masses torn by the wind and tides from the
small bays and sheltered places on the
northern shore. These accumulate in the
shape OF large foes, rendering navigation
exceedingly dangerous except to those very
familiar with the channels.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
LOCAL PERSONAL

". B. Cooper was elected a member OF
the board Of trade yesterday.
Capt. Il. NJ. Branch returned yesterday
afternoon from a business trip to New
Hampshire. He was delayed in Richmond
on Jan. 49, and, like the good old confeder-
ate that he was, tramped two miles through
snow foot deep to sec the statue Of Gen.
Lee.
MIR. A. R. Storey steward of the steam
ship City Of Augusta. and his bride, Who are
nowin Florida, will be at home after Jan. 20,
at No. 9S Anderson street. Mrs. Storey,
nee Stall, is popular young LAZY and re-
ceived large number of handsome pre-
sents. Mr.. and Mrs. Storey will be well
coined in their new home on their return
from the Land Of Flowers,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-21
HIS SKULL CRUSHED IN.
First Officer Burton OF the City Of Sa-
vann eh Fatally Injured.

First Off1cer Burton OF the City Of sa-
vann eh Fatally Injured.
William L. Burton, first officer of the
steamship City of Savannah, was struck in
the head and fatally injured yesterday
morning by broken brace.
The City Of Savannah had just completed
loading and was getting out Of her slip,
preparatory to starting down the river on
her trip TO Philadelphia.
The vessel was being eased out by means
of hawsers around the heavy iron braces on
the decks. Mr.. Burton, as first mate, was
standing on the forscastle deck directing the
work in that quarter.
1t is supposed that the severe cold Of the
last few days had affected the cast iron Of
which the braces are made. The heavy
brace suddenly parted and the hawsers few
back, the broken brace head striking Mr.
Burton in the temple.
The piece of iron probably weighed 100
pounds aud made a fearful wound. Mr..
Burton did not become unconscious, but
went into commissions. The City OF
Savannah immediately backed up to her
wharf and the wounded man was taken of,
DIR. w. II. Elliott, the company's surgeon,
was summoned aud gave Mr.. Burton his
immediate attention. By DR.. Elliott's
orders he was carried to the st. Joseph's in-
Urinary, where he was given every atten-
tion.
Burton was reported from the hospital at
late hour last night az still alive, bus no
hopes were entertained for his recovery.
Second Officer Burke Of the Tallana assoc
was put aboard the City OF Savannah to
take First Officer Burton's place. and the
vessel continued on her "trip to Philadelphia
with slight delay.
Mr.. Burton has been a first officer IN the
Ocean Steamship Company service for sew
eral years, having been in the company's
service altogether about ten years. He
stands very high in the estimation OF his
brother officers and the companY's officials
He is a young man about 80 years of age,
and has a wife and child in New York
where he made his home.