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The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01
Hunting the HiDnO.

"Hippo-shooting. compared with
other sport, is poor, " said Mr.. Jack
son, an African hunter. In the
first place, it depends more ON ac-
curacy of aim and proficiency in quick
shooting than on stalking. To crawl
up to the edge Of a high bank, prob
ably several feet above the surface OF
the water in which a school OF these
huge beasts is lying basking in the
sun on the shadows, REQ Tres little
skill provided the wind is fair
Neither is a steady pOt-shOt at a
range Of twenty-five yards at we'll
defined mark such is the beasts eye
and ear, or in a line between the two,
as he lies perfectly still. half out OF
the water and possibly as,eep, or
floating quite motiOnless on the TOP
OF the water. great test OF prowess
in shooting When once scared, how
ever. the conditions are changed, d
hippOs then become very cunning and
take a great deal OF cilcumyenting,
and will test the SpOrtman's patience,
as we'll Is the accuracy aud quick.
ucss OF his aim, 10 the utmost Il
they have not been much shot at Oh
disturbed they will show up again in
a few minutes after the first shot"
The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01
SWEET BROWN EYES.
How They Were Made to Sparkle, Wink
and Water.


and Water.
The conductor knew the man in
the rear seat, and when the tickets
had all been punched sat down be-
side him. They rode in silence for
some time. Then the man in the
rear seat asked abruptly, What's the
matter?"
The conductor took his left leg OF
the right knee and crossed the right
one over the left. Il keep thinking
about a man that travels with me
sometimes" he answered.
What about him."
ats what he told me about his
wife. She ran away. you know, and
he's trying to find her. He says she's
a pretty woman, with large, soft,
brown eyes, and sweet, tender
mouth.
The woman in front of him had
large. brown eyes, but they were
hard and cold, and her mouth was
very scofnfui.
"He asked me to be on the lookout
for her"
The woman in front seemed to be
counting the telegraph poles along
the road.
1T breaks me all up when | see
him. and he says. sort Of despair
ing, so, you haven't run across her
vet. have YOU, old NAM And then
it keeps running in my mind all the
time what l am to say to the woman
if | find her.
The woman in front moved un-
easily, then tried to count the cattle
in a pasture that they passed.
"What is it?" asked a man in the
rear seat. II,
."'You won't forget, now, will
you?' he'll say, putting his hand on
my shoulder. You're TO give her
nv love, you know, and tell her that
it has been hers all the time. Tell
her that the other fellow may tire OF
her, but never shall. Tell her that
if she'll come home she'll find me
waiting for her, and trying to KEEP
things the way she'd like to see
them. and then he'll clear his throat
and turn away with that wiStful look
on his face.
Zone time he told me to tell hel
that he was saving up TO buy new
carpet for the sitting-room, because
she didn't like the blue one, and last
time he said to tell her that he'd
planted flower seeds, because he knew
she loved garden, ard then he al
ways tells me that | am to know hel
by those soft, brown eyes and sweet
pretty mouth"
Hes fool" said the man in the
rear seat, bluntly.
: "Of course he is, assented the con
ductOr, Though a smart fellow 9th
erwise; but he's clear crazy on tina
point, for there never was woman
, lived worth loving like that.
, They were nearing a station, ant
! the conductor went out on the plat
; form.
The man in the rear seat took vi
! his newspaper and began to read.
A change had came over the face
= of the woman in front. She had
sweet Ader mouth, that was trem
+ bling ith emotion, and she wa
! yainl. rying to see the landscap
Q with a pair Of soft brown eyes, sIf
o fused with tears.-Albany Post.
The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01
Must All be Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, July 2I.-The IN
creasing importance Of the militia
for quelling international disturb
ances and it's potential strength III
case Of threatening war, has led
General Curtis of New York, who
IS all enthusiast on military mat
ters, to embody his plans for ma
tional military organization in
bill. The bill has received the
sanction of the house committee on
militia, and, although probably it
will not secure hearing this season,
may be called up next session.
General Curtis purposes that the
militia shall consist of every able
bodied male citizen between the
ages Of IS and As, the organization
to be known as the national guard
Of the states, and the unorganized
as the reserve militia.
The organization Of the former
would be made to conform as close
~ as possible to that of the regular
army. The national guard accord
ing to the plan, could be called to
action by the president or by an
act Of congress, while only an act
Of congress could call out the re-
serve militia, the president having
power to call upon the governors
of states for the needed forces OF
the guard in case Of invasion or
danger of invasion from foreign
foes, Indian uprisings, or rebellion
against the authority of the govern
ment, specifying in his call the
period Of service required with the
limitation of nine months.
The reserve guard of militia
when in service, would be subjec
to the same rules and articles Of
war as the regular troops OF thu
United States and would be Ell
titled to the same pay and allow
ance.
For the maintenance of the milltl
organizations the plan contemplate
all annual appropriation of $4,000
to be apportioned among the state
and territories, and to be disburse
for ordinance and stores, under tn
direction of the secretary OF wa
no state being entitled to shar
unless it has enlisted and uniform
ed at least one hundred men *
each senator and representative
congress to which it IS entltle
Provisions for annual encampmen
under the supervision of officers
the regular army are made, Al
various persons are exempted fro
service; officials ofthe governmer
marines aud employees of railroa
used in military or postal serv1o
being the principal classes, TOP
Ia State Journal.
"A LAZY man does his hardest wo
- f.nr
The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01

"A LAZY man does his hardest work
in looking for an easy place.
TIE apoliptic conquer0- has many
aspirantS, but few followers
WHENEVER love makes q gift it
anoints II with its own blood.
THE sinner is on his way t0 God as
soon a ne turns his back on sin.
THE only business or Christ in this
world was 10 seek and save the lost
The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01
Continued from first page.

basis can an agreement be reached
1t IS not claimed that the senate
conferrees agree to any such an
arrangement, but the heuse mem :
bers are hopeful that something OF
+he kind will be done,-Topeka
State Journal.
The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01

SOME men are so literal III,
expect insurance men to wear 80 =.
plugs - afe
The Baptist headlight., 1894-08-01

THE less people know about each
other. the politer they are to each
other
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, Che refreshing and truly
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
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neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
Sccept any substitute if offered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
TENNEssEE's DERBY.
Jamboree, a 80 to l Shot, Surprises
the Talent and Wins


Memphis, Tenn, April &c. T. Nc
Leans colt, Jamboree, a late entry, at 80
TO I, took the talent of their feet to-day
by winning the Tennessee Derby with
ease. The race was run in a river of
water which partly accounts for the sur
prising result. The rain was pouring at
day break, and it continued to come down
in sheets all day. As a consequence only
the regulars had the courage to go out
to Montgomery park, and Derby day,
from point of attendance, was failure.
The first and third events were fruit
for the bookies, while the second, fourth
and fifth were won by well-backed
horses. Nassal was the pick for the
Derby, with Rhett Goode second choice
and Buck Rene third. +. T. McLean's
bay gelding Jamboree, by imported
Glenelg-Lennett, a % TO / shot, was
entered at the last moment. When the
rag fell the field moved out well together,
with Rhett Goode showing first, Jamboree
second, close up, followed in order BY
Vassal, Buclrene, Satellite, Bedford
and Follow Day. The spectators wildly
applauded the mud despatched Coterie as
they passed the stand, Buckrene a half
length to the good. while Jamboree was
at his saddle skirts. Tapped by Vas
sal, Satellite and Bedford Passing the
quarter, JambOree and Buckrene were
almost head and head, Satellite was third
and Vassal close up, with the Others
apparently out of it.
THE RUN FOR HOME.
Turning for the run in, Weber began to
work at redoubled efforts on Corigan's
colt, and he began to gain on the leaders.
Jamboree, BuUkrene and Vassal swung
into the stretch lengths apart. At the
furlong pole 1t was evident TO Thorpe,
on Buckrene and Weber, on Vassal, that
the fight between their respective
mounts was for the second money and not
the $3.50 hanging from the finish wire
Davis shook up Jamboree bit, but it was
hardly necessary, as the bay held his fast
firing competitors safe, winning handily
by three parts of length. Buckrene got
the place by a head from Vassal; Bedford
finished fourth, Satellite fifth and Rhett
GOode sixth, and Follow Day last.
Following is a summary:
First Race-Three-quarters Of a mile.
Carlsbad won, with Hawthorne second and
Maid Marian third. Time l:lg14
Second Race-Han mile dash. Caprivi won,
with Laureate second and Moderacio third
Time 52A.
Third Race-Tennessee Derby, worth So 100
to the winner; one and one-eighth miles.
Jamboree won, with Buckrene second and
Vassal third. Time 2:04.
Fourth Race-Seven-e ighths Of mile sell
ling. Slmrock won, with Little Dorritt sec
ond ana MARCEL third. Time 135.
Fifth Race-One mile. Tonton won, with
Tenny, Jr., second and Content third Time
1:49a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
HORSES ROASTED ALIVE.
Many of Baltimore's Finest Turnouts
GO UP in Smoke.


Baltimore, Md, April 9.-Bernard
Manion's handsome three-story livery
and boarding stable on Eutaw street.
near Preston, was burned tonight to-
gether with 100 head of valuable horses,
$50 carriages and a large quantity of feed.
The flames were discovered Just as the
twenty odd employees had finished feed
ing the horses on the second floor of the
building and made things snug for the
night They appeared with such fright
full rapidity that the men barely escaped
with their lives, and an effort to release
the frenZied animals was not successful.
The cries of the unfortunate beasts as
the devouring element approached were
horrifying.
But twenty-one of the horses and car
riages belonged to Manion, the majority
representing the private equipages of the
residents of the fashionable northwestern
section Of the city. Maniou estimates his
loss at about 5000, 600, with insurance of
about half that amount. The value of the
Doarders cannot be learned tonight The
total loss will, however, approximate
nearly 100000 as many of the turuouts
were very valuable, several noted trot-
tiers being among the horses destroyed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
FATALITIES AT A FIRE.
Nine Men Lose Their Lives in a Big
Blaze at milwaukee,.

blaze al milwaukee,
Milwaukee, Wis, April 9.-The David
son theater and hotel, the finest play
house in Milwaukee, and one of the hand
soonest and costliest theaters in the coun-
try, was destroyed this morning by fire
which broke out between 4 and o'clock.
The total money loss occasioned by the
fire is about $225, 900 as follows: Theater
proper and stationary scenery about S175,-
600; Rosenfeld Brothers, proprietors of
the Lilliputians, $40, 600; Joseph Clauder,
orchestra leader, $4,000
The hotel proper is not much if any
damaged.
Shortly after O'Clock, when the fire
was seemingly under control, the theater
roof fell in, carrying with il score or more
of dremen Some were extricated with
slight injuries other were more seriously
hurt, and the following are missing, or
known to have been burned to death:
George Jansen, Company No 2; Assist
ant Chief August Jansen, Archie Camp
bell fireboat Cataract; Thomas Morgan,
No. / Frank McGurk, James Freeman,
No. 4; - O'Neil, -- Crowley, No 4
Capt. Linehan, Company No. 4.
OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH.
The following firemen went down with
the roof and were rescued They were
taken to the hospital: Lieut. Curran, of
Company l, Central fire station, probably
fatally injured; Fred Mash, Company 5,
foot crushed; Fred Scroder.
John Yeo, pipeman, badly burned and
back hurt.
The large building was used as theater
on the ground floor and the rear, while
the portion above the ground floor to the
front was utilized by the Hotel David
son, with an annex extending to the
north, which was not damaged by the
flames.
The hotel portion was well filled with
guests, but they all were warned in time
and made their escape without injury,
though panic prevailed, many of them
escaping in hastily toilets, or scarce
ly none at all, to the Schlitz hotel, nearly
opposite
The fire originated apparently on the
stage under the roof.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
WARE COUNT SUNDAY SCHOOL.
A Mass Meeting by the Democracy
Called for April 16

Waycross, Ga, April 9.-The Ware
county Sunday school convention closed
last night Yesterday morning Revs. W,
s. Porter and w. H. Scruggs made earn
est and instructive addresses. Mr.
Scruggs paid a glowing tribute to the
memory of his first Sunday school
teacher, a Miss Perkins. In the
afternoon, r. b. Reppard, the well
known Sunday school worker of Savan-
nah, conducted, in his characteristic way.
the children's mass meeting. At night
Hon. Warren Lott opened the exercises
with a devotional service. Rev A. NJ
Wynn made an interesting address, which
concluded the services. G. G. Buchanan,
president of the association, and w. /.
Stanton. secretary and treasurer, were
unanimously reelected for another year
Vice presidents were elected from every
militia district to aid the president in his
work
Hon. Warren Lott, chairman of the
democratic executive committee of Ware
county, has announced that a mass meet
ing of the democracy of this county will
convene at the court house at II o'clock,
Monday, April Is, to select new exec
utive committee for the county, and to
select delegates to the Eleventh district
congressional convention. 1t will not be
necessary for the delegates to go under
instructions, as Turner delegates will be
selected.
In accepting the resignation Of Capt.
H. w. Reed, chief engineer, the water
works commission took occasion 10 com
pliment him in the highest terms for
"his unqualified support TO every laud
able and necessary enterprise for the ad
vancement, prosperity and protection of
every interest of the city"
d. A. Williams has been elected alder
man from the third ward, vice G.. NJ.
Archer, resigned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
BR1rAIN's BER1Ne SEA BILL.
The Measure Passes It's Third Read
ing in the House of Commons

80 - VIC @AOA u ON-----@N
London, April 9.-The Boring sea bill
passed its third reading in the House of
Commons this afternoon. 1t passed with
out amendment, Sir Charles Russell hav-
ing accepted Sir Richard Webster's sug-
gestiOn that the clause to which the
United States governments said TO object
be altered in the House of Lords.
In accepting Sir Richard WebSter's
sugges ton, Sir Charles Russell spoke at
some length. The American and English
bills, he said, were substantially the
same. There were few points Of diff
ference, but these were trivial
Clause had been entirely
misunderstood by the English and
American newspapers. They seemed to
think that the English bill would give
immunity to vessels sailing for Boring
sea before the bill should 60 into effect.
Nothing of the kind was contemplated.
The only effect possible was that
II ship sailed without notice Of the
passing OF the act, offending against It's
provisions, its master would not be pun
1shed. The commanders of cruisers pa
trolling Boring sea would be the judges of
the fact whether the ships had been no.
tined before sailing. This was matter
for court to deal with. He hoped that
this explanation would be satisfactory.
The clause had been inserted IN the
bill in response to Canada's demand. The
home government thought this demand
reasonable and consented to the change
in the bill. II was for the imperial par
Lament to discharge the imperial
obligations imposed by the award. The
government desired to give full effect to
the award and secure adequate sanction
for the enforcement of its provisions.
["Hearl Hearl''l
NOT BOUND TO READ VERBATIM.
Great Britain was not bound to follow
verbatim ct literatum, " the legislation
of the United States on the subject, nor
were the United States bound to pursue
exactly the same course with Great
Britain. He, himself, had never seen
the American bill in its completed form,
although he had seen the original draft.
There had been much discussion between
the representatives of the two countries,
and an approximation as to principles had
been reached.
Senator Morgan's reported contention
that clause had been inserted in bad
faith, as it did not appear in the draft
submitted in Washington was the result
of a misapprehension. The clause was in
the draft submitted He himself, hoped
the House would see that the clause in
question would not bear the erroneous in
depreciation given in America.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
PRIVATE BILLS STAND BACK.
Tuesdays and Fridays to Be Devoted
to Government Business.

to Government Business.
London, April 9.-The floor and CALLER
les of the House were packed with mem
bers, diplomats, peers and others this
afternoon when Sir William Harcourt,
chancellor of the exchequer, and the
leader of the liberal party in the House,
arose to move the resolution of which
notice was given last week by Mr.. Nor
ley, that the government take the time of
the House on Tuesdays and Fridays, say
ing that the state Of the public business
requires that such a demand be made.
Sir William Harcourt reminded the
House that large number of government
bills required attention and that there
was also large amount of important adj
ministrative business awaiting the con-
sideraton of the House He did not de-
sire to deprive the members of an oppor-
tunity to discuss their private bills, but
1t was absolutely necessary, if the minis
terial bills were to obtain due considera-
tlon, that the time devoted to private
bills should be limited to Friday even
ings
Sir William Harcout's motion was car
ried by vote of 26S to PA, a government
majority of "A.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
Small Female Fest.

From an Interview IN st. LOUIS.
The craze for small feet is not nearly so
pronounced as il used 10 be. and ladies do
not feel disgraccd when they are COM
PEELED to wear large three or a small
four. For years Efforts have been made
by artists and Doctors TO Inculcate a
taste for larger feet, and to a great eX-
tent they have been successful. The
granitoid sidewalk, however, has done
more missionary work in this direction
than all the talking and writing. While
one walks on the grass. it is pretty easy
10 keep the foot small and comfortable,
but a few hours tramp daily on grauitoid
or granite makes a very small foot i'm
possible, and gerry small shoe exceed
ingly uncomfortable BY careful meas
urement. however, it is possible to make
a shoe which looks a size smaller than it
really is, and this is an art the secret of
which is not obtained in a few days or
even years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
SALE OF THE CAROLINA ROAD.
Judge Slmonton Refuses to Postpone
It From April l2

Charleston, S. c., April 9.-After hear
ing argument, Judge Charles II. Simon
ton, sitting in the United States court,
has refused to grant a petition for
further postponement of the sale of the
South Carolina railway.
Last tall the date for the sale of the
road was fixed for April II. Last week
petition was filed by f. Ellery Anderson,
of New York, representing $500, 900 worth
of the second mortgage bonds, and pray
ing that the sale be postponed until some
date not earlier than Sept, next Argu-
ment was made on the petition this morn
ing.
The petition was supported by J. N.
Nathans, of Charleston, and resisted by
Wheeler H. PeCkham, of New York, and
I. w. Bacot and Samuel Lord, of Charles
ton. The arguments were short, and at
their conclusion Judge Simonton refused
to grant the postponement The road
will, nsequently, be sold on Thursday
next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-10
aEoRa1A's oHAUTAUQuA.
A Temple to Seat 5000 Persons to Be
Built by Next Year.


Built by Next Year.
Albany. Ca, April 9.-The sixth, best
and most successful assembly of the
Georgia Chautauqua closed last night,
after eight days of superb intellectual
feasting The attendance at every SEES
sion Of the assembly has been large, and
the gate receipts have been very satisfac-
tory. The association is now entirely out
of debt AT the close of a grand concert
given tonight at the chautauqua tent by
Mrs. S. j. Simmons, and a chorus, com
plimentary to the chautauqua manage
ment, the preliminary steps were taken
towards the erection of a chautauqua
temple, several thousand dollars were
pledged for the purpose, which
will be increased by a complete
canvass Of the city. 1t is designed to
erect building to cost between $1,000
and $4,000, with an auditorium that will
accommodate 5000 people This is as
sured, and the seventh assembly will be
held in it,
The spring term of the Dougherty SUI
perior court convened this morning, with
Judge j. M. Griggs, of the Pataula cir
cult, presiding. The dockets are large,
and the full term of two weeks will prob
ably be consumed in clearing them.
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LOVE ENDS IN A TRaEDY.
A Half-Breed Kills a Woman and
Wounds Two Girls.


New Orleans, La, April "a special
to the Picayune from Lake Charles, La.
says: "a severe shooting ARRAY took
place about eight miles below here Sat
urday night. The particulars are as fol-
lows: One r. G.. Howard. a white man,
has been living with a negress for many
years on a small island in the Culcasien
river. They have several children. the
Oldest of whom is girl about 16. Sunday
Herbert E. Partin, a man of Caucasian
and Indian blood, went to Howards house
and wanted to marry uthe girl. Howard
would not consent and later Partin went
to Towards house and shot the girls
mother dead, also shooting the girl IA
tally, and a small girl, breaking her arm.
Diligent search was made by Sheriff
Reid and deputies as soon as they were
appraised of the facts. The murderer
could not be found, however, until late
this afternoon, when he was located in a
swamp some distance from town. He re-
sisted arrest and it became necessary to
shoot him in.order to secure him. He
was shot through the body nearly oppo-
site the heart. He is still living and
safely jailed, though perhaps fatally
wounded -