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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
PERSONS WHO SEE GHOSTS.
According to These Authentic Stats
tics They Are Not Very Numerous.
From the London Telegraph.

From the London Telegraph.
Have you ever seen ghost? Such, in
simple words, is the extremely interest
ing question addressed by the society of
psychical research to some 1900 per-
sons, male and female. The results are
included in "A report on the census of
Authorizations" published in the latest
edition of the proceedings of the society.
The question: of course, was framed in
much more elegant and detailed form
than the somewhat abrupt inquiry into
which most people will translate it, but
whether we call the spOok," a living
being or IAN inanimate object" or "a
mysterious voice" it comes to pretty
much the same thing, so long as there is
no external physical cause to account for
the phenomenon. And now for the re-
suits out of the 1900 persons interro-
gated, 1876 answered in the negative
leaving only meagre per cent of peo-
pie who had been favored by eXtraordi-
nary experiences.
This is at least consolatory for those
who still believe in the sanity of the hu-
man race. But the relative proportion of
men and women who saw visions and
dreamed is still more remarkable. Only
$50 males answered in the affirmative, but
as MANY as 1,029 females. And yet there
are some people who get angry IL it be
asserted that women are more Credulous
and hysterical than men. Clearly there
is some work for the new woman" to
do in the conversion of her neurotic sis
tiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17

man is lying. Station detectives, as they
are called, must have a better knowledge
of thieves than the average agency de-
teetive, for there is a great roar in a
railroad office whenever pocket Is
picked in a waiting room. 1t Is to be
said, however, that such occurrences are
comparatively rare. The green goods man
who goes to meet his victim waits out
side the station on the ferry boat. There
is an end of the old days when bad men
could play their work in waiting rooms.
men like Grand Central Pete, who got his
sobriquet because he was usually found
hanging about the Grand Central sta
ton.
The railroad detectives work for the
most part is hunting out freight thieves
and employees who have destroyed prop
erty and in detecting thieves who make
railroad property a mark. He Is set on
the trail of the man who draws spike
from the track or the small boy who
throws a stone through a car window
When a switch is turned by an unknown
hand he investigates. Every loss, no
matter how small is investigated by such
! large companies as the Pennsylvania
and the New York Central.
The theft of a ticket office calls forth
talent which may have been wasted in
protitless search for a boy who threw a
stone at the locomotive.
A duty that keeps railroad detectives
busy in times of labor troubles Is the
hunting down of writer's of anonymous
letters to railroad officers Letters from
Cranks are thrown in the waste basket.
but letters containing threats to destroy
railroad property are held for investfga-
ton. During strikes the detective CORDS
is enlarged, the help being furnished by
such agencies as Pinkcrton's and Drum
mond's. Whenever a case involving
large interests and requiring a special
form of skill is to be handled the agency
is called upon. Express companies
usually employ two detectives unless a
special guard is required for large shin.
ments of money in sparsely settled re-
gions. These men are principally en-
ployed to keep track Of the messengers
and to learn their records and habits
and to trace out claims. Whenever a big
robbery occurs the company detective
is in charge over all assistants that NAV
be furnished. They do not come into
conflict with railroad detectives unless
there is a lawsuit between the two com
panies.
The railroad and express detectives are
paid according to the requirements of the
companies. In the far west, where
freight stealing is often carried on nv or
ganized bands Of highwaymen. men of
nerve as well as brains are needed and
there they receive salaries as high no
$3.50 month. The ordinary railroad de-
tective In the east receives considera bIv
less but enough for a good living. There
Is always chance for something better
II he does a bit Of work clever enough 10
attract the attention OF big agency. he
receives plenty Of offers, Good detectives
are scarce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
REPUBLICANS IN A ROW.
Much Bitter Feeling and Big Split in
the Ninth District.

New York. Oct 16.-The Ninth congress
sional district CNIirhollandite republicans
tonight endorsed the nomination of Tim
othy }. Campbell. The situation in the
district was complicated more than ever
tonight by the anti-Simpson republicans,
who style themselves the regular republi-
can organization, holding convention
and placing Tim Campbell in nomination.
On Saturday night last the Simpson men
unexpectedly met and nominated John
Simpson as the republican candidate. The
anti-Simpson men protested, and tonight
held their convention. which was of the
select kind, all the delegates being ad-
mitted by card, and none but anti-Simp-
son men being furnished with card.
There was great excitement in the dis
trict and it is believed that trouble will
follow tO-nights deliberations.
Mr.. Campbell entered the hall after his
nomination had been made unanimous,
and was given seven times three cheers -
He got on top of a chair and made a
short speech of acceptance.
The delegates signed a protest against
the Simpson nomination, which they Will
present to the board of commissioners.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
Queer Fishes in a Queer Lake.


iANAi NiiN AJttilg CieEOu statesman.
Medical Lake. so called on account of
the remedial virtues of it's waters stu
ated on the great Columbian plateau in
Southern Washington, at an altitude Of
1900 feet above the level of tho Pacific.
is the dead sea OF America. II is about n
mile long and from a hair to three-fourths
OF mile In width, and with a maximum
depth OF about sixty feet.
The composition OF the waters OF this
lake Is almost identical with that of the
Dead Sea OF Palestine, and, Ike its orr
entail counterpart, no plant has yet been
found growing in or near its edges II
Is all but devoid OF animal life, "A species
Of large boat bug" queer little terra
pin, and the famous walking FISH" being
the only inhabitants This walking fish
IL an oddly really deserving Of a special
note. IL Is from eight to nine inches long.
ana has fnny membrane extending from
head to tail II Is provided with four legs.
those before having four toes, the hinder
i've.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
BEAR RAID ON COTTON SEED.
The Agents of the Trust Forcing Down
the Price.


Raymond, Miss, Oct. 16.-There is d
great and growing discomfort throughout
the whole cotton producing region over
the arbitrary and unreasona BILE manip-
ulations of the cotton oil trust, which
dictates and enforces the price of cotton
seed. At the beginning of the present sea-
son % per ton was the ruling price at
this point Then there was a consulta-
tion among the representative of the
several mills here. One of these mills has
been looked upon as independent, and
another, located at Baton Rouge. was
also thought to be independent, The re-
suit Of the conference was that the price
was dropped to S.. Within a week there
was another drop to 81, which price rules
to-day, although it is understood that the
agents of the several mills have met and
agreed to a further reduction of 81. In
view Of these facts ? petition is being
circulated looking to 4. = punishment of
those engaged in bearing down the value
Of the seed. The adm issions of agents fur
ush the proof necessary to establish the
fact that there is a combine. The petition
is in duplicate one copy being addressed
to the United States district attorney
and the other to the state district attor-
ney. charging the cotton seed agents with
conspiracy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
TRIAL OF THE MAINE.
The Battleship Makes a Splendid Run
in the Teeth of a Gale.

in the Teeth Of Gale.
New London, Conn, oct. 16--In the fare
Of a southerly gale that made all coast
ing vessels within reach of this port
scurry to an anchorage here under well
shortened sail. the battleship Maine went
out for a warming up spin this after
noon. The main purpose of the run was
to see that everything worked smoothly
I'm view of the latest changes in adjust
ments. The tests made also Indicate in
a general way the probability that the re-
suit of tine official trial will be satisfac-
tory to the contractors from a pecuniary
point of view, and gratifying to the navy
department in the capacity of the ma
Chinery.
The ship left her anchorage and pro-
eeeded out into the sound about O'Clock
under easy steam. and then heading to
the westward into the teeth of the ever
increasing blow, went ahead at great
speed. The brisk wind threw the spray
fu clouds over the bows until off the
Cornheld Shoal lightship, when a turn
was made, and coming back before the
wind. in n little more than an hour the
anchor was again on bottom off the Pc
quot landing. Even in the iumpy water
ldcked up by the gale. the Maine was as
steady as has been remarked of her on
previous trips, fact also noted and spo-
ken of by the members of the board busy
below docks. The unofficial tests on this
trip at three ten minute periods, showed
one hundred and twenty-four revolutions
Of the propellers per minute and one hun
bred and forty-hVe pounds of steam pres
sure, both averaged approximately. This
result was seemingly satisfactory to the
memebers of the board, who, however.
only expressed themselves as pleased at
the outlook for the real trial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
NEBRAsKA's BIG SPLIT.
Ths Boilers Demand Recognition as the
ONLY Democratic Organization.

The Boilers Demand Recognition as the
Only Democratic Organization.
Lincoln, Neb, Oct. 1.-THE quarrel be-
tween the two factions of Nebraska's
democracy worked its way into the SUI
preme court to-day. when the boilers of
the Democratic party began mandamus
proceedings to compel the secretary of
state to place the names of the candidates
of their ticket on the official ballot as the
regular party nominees. The oral argu-
ments before the court We're of great
length, reciting the work of the two con-
ventions at Omaha, and claiming for the
boilers the right to be Classed as the
only Democratic party in the
state with any standing before the ma
tional organization. In connection with
the mandamus proceedings the petition
ers, along with the secretary of state
united in requesting an opinion from the
court on the question of allowing the
name of any candidate to appear twice
on the ballot as the nominee of two or
more parties. While rendering no de-
cision on either case, the judges intimated
that their ruling in the latter point would
be as before. that a name can be printed
but once on 4 ballot. A decision in the
mandamus case is expected soon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
WHISKY TRUST OPENS A WAR.
The Price of Alcohol Reduced 2 Cents a
Gallon


Peoria, Ill. Oct I6.-The whisky trust
to-day reduced prices on alcohol cents
per gallon, which is equivalent to nearly
cents per wine gallon. This is regarded
as the beginning of a war in prices be-
tween the trust and it's competitors which
will eclipse any previous war, and that
goods will be sold regardless of cost 10
manufacture. When the trust abandoned
its rebate system two weeks ago, it was
thought the trade would rush in with
orders. Instead, the antitrust houses Sc
cured the trade, and the trust. to hold
its own, announces this preliminary re-
duction. Antitrust houses. notably the
Atlas in Peoria, and a number in Terre
Haute have started up, while at trust
headquarters, it is said that none of the
trust houses will resume before December
or January. The trust is heavily stocked
and it costs cents per gallon a month
to carry the goods.
The trust announces that this reduces
the price of alcohol below the cost of
manufacture under the increased tax in
order TO hold its trade.
If the trust carries out its warlike in
tenttons lively and profitable times for
all but for the trust and antitrust distil-
cries themselves are anticipated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
a Days RUN ON A BIKE.
Louis Gimm Of CIevelen1 Covers Ss3
MIL. 400

Louis Glmm Of Clevele nj Covers S9S
Miles and 400 Yards in % Hours.
Cleveland, O., Oct. 16.--In the presence
Of 1000 people at the Newburg track this
afternoon Louis Gimm Of the Cleve-
land Wheel Club finished his "a hours BIZ
r,ycle ride against the American record.
ne best previous distance for the even
- hours was ga miles, 16O5 yards, made
ny +. Ed Spooner of Chicago. Gimm COW
,Ieo this with a good margin. and when
me- stopped his wheel at exactly o'clock
nus evening he had ridden 1888 miles,
.i@ yards and was in fairly good con-
,nuon at the finish. He lost So minutes
Ilsl night by reason Of rain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
CHAMPAIGN IN THE CAMPAIGN.
Stevenson Making Things Sparkle for
the Dam onrnts in IlIinnis

the Dem 0crats IN illinois.
Champaign, Ill, Oct. 16,-The demo-
cratic rally held in this city to-day had
been thoroughly advertised, and there was
an abundance of enthusiasm, ana the
Walker opera house could not accommo-
date the crowds that wished to hear Vice
President Stevenson speak. The vice
president was expected to arrive here
last night to hold a reception during the
forenoon and speak Immediately after
ward, but for some reason he did not ar
rive until l o'clock this afternoon. I'M
mediately on his arrival he was driven
10 the Columbian Hotel in Urbena, where
"a reception was held. Later dinner was
served and afterward he was driven to
the Walker opera mouse, where he de-
lvered about the same speech, in sub
stance, that he delivered at Lincoln and
Paris. After his address. he went to the
University of Illinois and addressed the
students Of the institution.
Candidates for congress Barr and can
didate for state treasurer Clagett also
made addresses to the assembled democ-
rHrN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
GREEK CHURCH GIVES IN.
Princess Alix Not Required to Re
nonnca Her ReliRion.

Berlin, Oct. 1.-THE Kreuz Zeitung says
the Russian holy synod has made an ex-
traordinary and highly important con-
cession in the case of the adoption of the
Greek faith by Princess Alix Of Hesse.
The princess refused to declare her former
religion accursed, or that her conversion
was due to a conviction that her own re-
ligion was not founded upon truth as is
required by law of the Greek church. She
merely raade a declaration that she had
Joined the creek church in order that she
might be of one faith with her future hus-
band, and the holy synod accepted her
declaration IS sufficient
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
HE KNEW A TENDERFoor.
A Jerssyman's Exciting Experience
With a Pennsylvania Mine Mule.


Patrick Murray of Perth Amboy, y.
j.. had an exciting experience n few days
ago with a mine mule at Summit Hill,
Pa, which he will never forget. When he
reached the bottom OF the slope and pro-
ceeded to explore the ganGway he at
tracted the attention Of one Of the mules.
lie is at loss to know what angered the
animal, but the beast came for him at
fun speed, and Murray started for a
heading" with nothing but the light of a
miners lamp to guide him.
1t was a race for life. The mule was
rapidly closing the gap, when the Jer-
seyman reached two mine cars lie
plunged between them. The mule coun-
termarched and began using his hind
feet with terrible effect. He kicked the
stout oak planks of the car into kindling
wood, and while he was occupied In this
manner Murray made his escape and re-
turned 10 the surface. lie Is fully salts
fed that the mine mule Is not to be trined
with. especially If you are a teuderfoot
with a red uecktie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
A PREMIUM ON CRUELTY.
The German Court of Discipline to Fails
to Gust Herr Vest.

Berlin, oct. 1.-THE court of discipline
at Potsdam has finished the trial of Herr
LEST, late chancellor of the German col
ony of the Camerons, who was charged
with numerous acts of cruelty upon the
natives in his jurisdiction, brutally fog
Sing women, etc. The jugdment of the
court is that Liest be transferred to an
other post and pay the costs of his trial.
The finding of the court is disappointing,
as the public prosecutor had demanded
his dismissal from the service, and 1t was
generally believed that the court would
so decide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
MoRToN's ooAoRMAN.
A Writ of Habeas Corpus ISSUED to Sc
cure Him Hearing.


New York, Oct. ia writ Of habeas
corpus was issued by Judge Lacome of the
United States circuit court this afternoon
directing Commissioner senner and In
spector Dodge to produce John James
Howard tomorrow afternoon and show
cause why he ought not to be discharged
from custody. Howard is eN-Fice Presi-
dent NIorton's coachman, whose return
10 England is sought under the contract
labor law. The case bids fair to become
one of political celebrity.
The writ Of habeas corpus was pro-
cured by counsel employed by Mr.. Morton.
Howard was employed by Mr.. Morton
when the Morton family was in Europe,
and was brought over in the capacity of
sCrVant. and has SO remained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
FOR SKIN DISEASES
And Blood Poisoning. Doctor Re-
cOmmends Cuticura Because 1t
Has Never Failed.
Cured IN 8 Months, Salt Rheum OF
20 Years. Standing Where All
Other Remedies Failed.

It gives me pleasure TO recommend your CUTr-
CURA REMEDIES TO all who are troubled with the
various forms Of skin diseases and blood poison.
! have prescribed your CUTICURA on several
occasions, and it has never failed to give good
results. l remember Of one special case had,
where all other remedies failed until tried your
Gu .CURA REMEDIES. After using CUTICURA,
CUHCCRA SOAP, and CUTGCURA REsoLyENT, the
patient was sound and well. She was troubled
with salt rheum, and hal been a sufferer for
over twenty years. After beginning the use of
CUTICURA REMEDIES, she was cured sound and
well in three months.
DIR. NJ. K. JENKINS,
23S Houston St., Atlanta, ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
THREE STORES IN FLAMES.
Nashville the Scene of Lively $50, 900
Blaze Last Might

Nashville, Tenn, oct. ia disastrous
fire broke out tonight in the feather,
wool and jute shop Of Cline & Bernheim,
12S North Market street. The building, to-
gether with it's contents, was destroyed,
entailing a loss of about $4,000.
The hardware stores of Dudley & Black,
and L. II. Hitchcock & Son, on either side,
were badly damaged by water and smoke.
The total loss will probably amount to
so 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
CHIOAao's REGISTRATION.
Over 100000 Names ut on the Lis
the First DaY.

pNeI SSO,OOO Names : w Oh tnS Glst
the First Day.
Chicago, Ill, oct, 16.-To-days regis
ration in Chicago eclipsed all previous
records. The weather was pleasant and
this fact was prominent in the result.
When the polls closed at p. H. 1t was
estimated by both the democratic and
republican leaders that the list contained
over 100000 names. In 1892 the first day $
registration numbered 1870 i2S, and the to-
taI for two days was go, 600.
a feature Of this years registration
Is the feminine vote. The women We're
very much in evidence in the suburban
polling places, but in the city proper
very few gave in their names II was
sald by some enthusiastic people that
IopD women registered to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
ALABAMA's COAL MINERS.
They VIII Try to Ally Them selves With
the United Mine Workers.

birmingham, Ala, Oct 16.-The coal
miners IN convention here to-day elected
'iieers for the ensuing year and adj
iJurned.
a fund was decided upon to aid those OF
,aelr following now in jail at this city
Tor completely in the recent riots In this
district. They decided also 20 make an
'1ort 10 ally themselves with the United
Mine Workers Of America The meeting
VAS dull and without Feature.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
oHIo's NAPOLEON.
Mckinley Cheered as He Marches on to
His Waterloo.

Columbus, o., Oct. 16.-Gov. Mckinley
made five speeches to-day. He left Column
bus this morning at $50 o'clock and spoke
county, at o'clock.
He spoke at Cleona, Mercer county, at
noon, 80 minutes being allotted to him
there.
At St Nary's. a short distance east,
he made a short speech and arrived at
Lima. Allen county, late in thd afte S.oon,
where an ovation awaited him.
Tonight the governor spoke at Eos
toria A big parade preceded the meeting
and a crowd of several thousand people
heard him speak later. The governors
trip to-day was a series of ovations
crowds gathering at every station to greet
him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
FLORIDA ODD FELLOWS HOME.
The New Building at Gainesville For
mally Opened by the Trustees.

1@1I@@15 = IVIENN4 " N14O 4 T NA9VV
Ginesville, Fla, Oct. 1.-THE Odd Eel
lows Home and National Sanitarium was
formally opened by the board of trustees
to-day for the reception of all sick odd
Fellows and Daughters of Rebecca of the
entire world. The home was built at d
cost of $4,000, and is fitted up with every
convenience for the comfort of its IN
mates Applications have been received
from all over the United States and Can
ada for the entrance of sick and afflicted
members of the order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
RabaIlion in Morocco.

London, Oct. ia dispatch from An
gier. Morocco, says: Morocco city has
been in rebellion for d week, owing to the
CaHph's attempt to arrest the Caid De
hama by the Sultan's order. The Caliph
is now hemmed in by insurgents The Sui
tan is sending troops to the scene"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17

Theology isn't religion any more than
a fashion plate is suit Of clothes" re-
adelphia Record.
Let us remove temptation from the
path Of the youth" as the frog said when
he plunged into the water upon seeing a
boy pick up a stone.--Tit- Blts.
Ethel Knox wouldn't marry the best
man that ever lived
Jack Afh-But that Is hardly reason
for refusing mc.--Harlem Life.
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SICKNESS OF THE AMEER.
Grave Anxiety Felt for Europeans in
Cabul in Case of His Death.

NaUU4 III Nase Oh LIS OeNLn.
London, oct, ia dispatch to the
Times from Calcutta says the news of the
illness of the Arneer of Afghanistan is
regarded there with the utmost seri-
business, and grave anxiety is felt for the
safety Of Europeans in Cabul in the event
OF his death.
The vice regal council met in Simla this
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
BAGGAGEmEN BOUNCED.
Express Messengers to Handle the
Trunks on the Southern Pacific.

San Francisco, Cal, oct. 16.-The
Chronicle says the Southern Pacific is
continuing its policy of retrenchment
by dismissing all the baggage men en-
ployed on the road. the work on the
train to be performed hereafter by the
express messengers, through an under
standing with Wells, Fargo & Co. The
baggage men predict that the new ar
rangement win prove impracticable
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Acted Like a Charm.

NY wife had eczema on her hand Tor about five
years, tried great many sO-called remedies, but
they all utterly failed. / at last induced her to
try your CUTICUBA REMEDIES, ana am pleased
10 say they acted ike charm, and although it
was year ago, it has not troubled her since.
will strongly recommend your CUTICURA RENE
DIES for all such diseases.
A. STOCKBRIDGE,
Biyins, Cass County, Texas.
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Cruel-Eym'ett Wrest-Lady. have
four little children cryln' at home for
bread Mrs Potts-For goodness sakei
don't see how the neighbors stand II, You
don't live IN "A fiat. 90 youy-Chicago
Tribune