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The morning call., 1894-12-16

Italy by strangers and tourists it were by
this time bankrupt. As il is bankruptcy is
apparently not distant. Heavily dis
counted paper is the only currency in the
country, and Italian gold or silver is never
seen. Wherever / have asked for the
precious metals / have received the answer
given by 81. Peter to the cripple lying at
the Pnrta Speciosa, "GoIG or silver l have
nome" [ have not even received the
blessing given to the cripple.
L believe that every nation should be
always prepared to defend itself from in
yasiOn from without and rebellion from
within, but 1t Is an objectionable crime
against nature and humanity for nation
to convert itself into military camp, and
to be CONTINUALLY seeking opportunities for
war;
ltaly's mlltarism has produced many
other lamentable effects, but l have no
Time now to give them any attention.
While. suppose, il would not be accord
ing 10 International comfy for the Ameri-
can republic TO force Italy TO feed and
clothe her laZzarOni at home. yet she
should see that they be not landed upon
her shores.
In The past the immigration laws in the
united States have been entirely too lax.
ana as consequence the land is now in
undated with the worst elements OF every
nationality In the world. Ii Italy is the
nome oil art 1t is also the home of men,
alcancv, and unless the Uniied States
]ealonsly guards its ports and eXpels the
vicious elements IL will be not only ''the
ianq ot the free and the home of the
brave" but also the land OF laZzaroni, bril-
gands and anarchists. L. CARAHER.
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the slopes 10 give us good grip for our
feet we pushed rapidly on over rolling
snowfelds with a general upward ten
dency. About half-past the sun cleared
the peaks behind Us and The glare upon
the great expanse of virgin snow became
very dazzling. We worked our way down
a long slope and then coming TO the cor
responding hillside with northern out
look we found the snow as soft as powder
and so deep that we could touch nc bottom
with our poles Here then " took TO our
snowshoes, and gagged up over the long
white haunch of the noun tain, pausing al
tue top for rest. They are useful things,
the SKI" for finding that the snow was
again hard enough TO bear u.s. soon con-
verted ours into very comfortable bench,
from which we eDj Eyed he view OF a whole
panorama of mountains. the names OF
which my readers will be relieved to hear
have completely forgotten.
The snow was rapidly softening under
the glare OF the sun, and without our
shoes all progress would have been impos.
slble. We were making our way along
the steep side of valley, with the mouth
Of the Furka Pass fairly in front of US.
The snow fell away here at an angle of 30
to 90 degrees. and as the steep incline,
along the face of which we were shuffling,
sloped away down until it ended in an alb
solute precipice slip might have been
serious. My two more experienced CON-
panlOnS walked below for the half mile or
so of danger. but s0on we found ourselves
upon a more reasonable slope, where one
might fall with impunity. And now
came the real sport of snowshoeing.
Hitherto we had walked as fast as
boots would do over ground where
no boots could pass. But now we had a
pleasure which boots can never give. For
hIrd Of a mile we shot along over gently
dipping curves. skimming down into tie
valley without a motion of our feet. In
that great untrodden waste. with spow
and no marks of life save the tracks of
channels and foxes, it was glor Gus TO
whizz along in this easy fashion. A short
zigzag al the bottom of the slope brought
us st half past into the mouth of the pass,
and we could see the little toy hotels of
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armees de terre ell de mer. morris pour Ia
petrie." Under the high vault of the
principal entrance is u splendid group by
Andre Allard. called "Jehanne Listening
by the Eudish hers. whose convent is
very near. One of these priests showed
me from the platform of the basilica the
grandest panorama it has ever been my
good fortune to. witness. One can see for
fifteen miles IN all directions, and this
view alone cOmpen'ates for the journey.
At the right, in the direction of Npufcha-
teau, is Frebecourt, overshaGo wed by the
towers of the Castle of Bourlemont, be-
longing to he Prince Of Henin. In the
distance Is COussey, with it's curious Ro-
man tower and farther still, the village of
St. Eloph. Opposite are Moncel and Apon-
court, overlooked by an eminence, on
which Julian, the Apostate, esta blished
Roman camp.
At The left is Maxey on the Mouse
Brexey, on the heights of which is the
cha, ell of BeauregaTd-Sauvigny and the
hermitage of Bermon:. One can even see
the statues which Joan of Arc liked TO
ornament on holidays.
To this bas ilca, at the same time as N.Y.
self, came 10000 pilgrims. Iu front of the
altar was great crowd, and the hills and
valleys were covered with those who had
come to honor the greatest among hero
ines. Amid the roor of cannon the mass
was celebrated, and during the mass was
heard the choir Of LaDges. This choir is
the finest in France and the only one to
receive an income from the Government.
Ii is conducted by the Able Couturier,
who represents a special dynasty. He
and his brother have entire charge of this
choir. and they succeed two uncles of the
some name, who for years filled the same
position.
Without ever having studied thoroughly
the family CouIurier Is noted for lis
musical alent and for its devotion to the
works of Bach and Paleslrina. 1t is most
cu,i,us to watch the tall, thia Able
Couturier, who, with his gray hair stream
ing in the wind, one hand tightly holding
his rabat so that it may not fly in his face,
conduct a chorus of go musicians with a
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1T Felt SO HomeIike.

Two Kansans who had been out OF the State
for a number of years returned during he past
summer. They came by way OF Omaha leav-
ing there at night In an ordinary coach. some
time during the early morning hours befol g
daylighC there WAS an accident and the car
went over bank aud brought w In cree k
things generally. but not doing much to the
Kansans except waking and shaking them up.
hen the car stopped at The end of its flight
there was de silence, broken by the voice
of the KansaD on the forward seat.
'By gosh, Bill" he said, ''git up. We've got
thar aud we've hit cyclone at The same time.
and guess 1t must have bowed us about seven
miles, juagin' by the way we lit."-Delroit Free
Press.
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THE ThEATER HAT.

Her hat she took within her hand,
just on the seat before me:
DeliciOusIy the act was planned
SO as TO not ignore me.
i knew the girl who cares for those
Who have a seat behind her
Must have rare virtues 10 disclose
SO in my heart twined her.
got what others lost ali day.
The stages perfect vision;
saw the artors and the play,
And all the scenes elysian.
could have written in her praise
A string of sugared sonnets:
so few the girls at n, atinees
VINO daro take off their bonnets.
At last sought. with fancy free,
My angel to discover:
And made her give her heart TO me-
And now am her rover.
JOEL BENTON. in Tru
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The tallest man In the German army,
"one-year recruit in the First Regiment.
is feet 4 " inches in height.
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The Juanita 10 Pennsylvania was named
from tribe of Indians living on its
banks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-11
A SPORT IN A LIONS CAGE.
He Faces the Beasts for Two Minutes
to Win q Wager of $500.

Jacksonville. Fla. Dec. 1O.-To-night at
Wombwelrs trained animals show, which
is now exhibiting in this city, a large
audience Witnessed a wonderful display
of nerve. Louis c. sihler. prominent sa-
loon keeper and sport, known all over the
south as big Lou" entered a cage con-
tanning three African lions.
Sihler's foolhardy feat was the result of
a wager Two days ago, in speaking
about the trainer entering the cage, Sih-
Ter remarked to G. w. Richardson there
was no danger in entering the cage.
IN bet you $500" said Richardson, you
won't go in the cage and remain for two
minutes"
Done" said Sihler, and the money was
posted.
The show people agreed to let Sihler
make the trial, and tonight was fixed as
the time. At $3.50 o'clock Slhler entered
the cage, the trainer standing at the door,
For two minutes Sihler stood facing the
lions, the beasts glazing at him omnously
Then he leaped out of the cage, and the
trainer slammed the door Just as the
door was closed the lions sprang against
1t roaring fercely.
Richardson paid Sihler the $500.
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CASES BEFORE JUDGE sPEER.
A Motion ovsrruled A Defendant
Ordered TO Show Cause

Macon, Ca. Dec. 10-In the case OF
Milton vs.. Gray et al, Judge Speer to-day
overruled the motion Of the compliments.
and the case now stands on a rule nisi to
be gained.
In the case Of c. Brainard Height. ct al.
vs. The Murray Hill Improvement and
Water Supply Company. ct al. Judge
Speer passed an order requiring E. J.
O'Connor OF Richmond county to show
cause before the court why he should
not pay to the receivers Of the Murray
Hill Improvement and Water Supply Com
pany all the money realized from the
sale OF wood. and 10 show cause also why
an attachment for contempt should not
issue against him in the premises 1t
appeared from the report of the receivers
filed some time ago that Z. ]. O'Connor
had erected a saw-min on the property
Of the company, and had cut down large
number Of trees. The owners of the prop
erty ordered this stopped. and claim that
OConnor agreed 10 do So but that later,
he began 10 cut their timber. which he
sold at 81 per cord. and that he continued
to do this until he had cut and sold 1000
cords
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PENsACoLA's COMMERCE.
The Louisville and Nashville at the
Back of New Company.

The louisville and Nashville at the
Back of New Company.
Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 10.-Notice has been
given, that on or about Jan. 10 next appli-
cation viii be made to Gov. Mitchell for
letters patent, granting a charter to the
Gulf Transit Company, with Pensacola as
it's place of business, and a capital stock
of 500. 900. The organization of this COM
pany is part of the plan of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company to in
crease the export and import business of
this port NJ. II. Smith, president of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com
pany, will be president of the Gulf Tran
sit company, H. w. Bruce will be vice
president, and w. H. Reynolds will be
secretary and treasurer. These gentle
men are all residents of Louisville, Ky.
The company will be authorized to buy
sell and export coal, coke, lumber, timber,
naval stores, shingles, iron and other ores,
and other domestic products and merchan-
disc. They will also import sugar, hard
woods, iron and other ores, and other for
eign products and merchandise. This COM
pany will take the place of the Export
Coal Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-11
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Day Bad One for the Favorites.
A Big Crowd Present.

The Day Bad One for the Favorites.
A Big Crowd Present.
New Orleans, La, Dec. 10.-The second
days events of the winter meeting were
a repetition of the success accorded the
inaugural day last Saturday. The wealth
er was of the regulation-made-to-ord
style, and a more beautiful day for racing
could not be conceived. The grand stand
and betting ring was filed with people,
and the attendance was nearly as large
as on the opening day.
1t was not favorites day by long odds,
but the sportively inclined. who only at
tend the home races. were not badly
treated by the booldes, as they pumped
the money in pretty heavily on the place
horses. There were twelve big books and
one field book at he track and the scenes
about the stalls were lively throughout
the afternoon.
Starter Pettingill did not have as much
difficulty with the Jockeys in getting
them into line to-day as he met with
on Saturday, and his prompt action in
disciplning the boys has had most sal
utary effect.
The cards presented were unusually
good ones, and the five events were we'll
filled. Six scratches We're made. two each
a. NAAN 5N~NA-Nt AS@A ~ iANAA AeNNSot 90
follows:
verden and Say On; Mary Tension and
Kindora; Mrs. Bradshaw and Rosemont,
respectively.
Summaries follow:
First Race-Selling. purse $3.50; five and
a half furlongs. Prince, 50, j. Gardner,
4 to l, won, with Begue, 100 Knight, 40 to
!, second and Black Jack, 9S, Herald, to
l, third. Time 1:09tb.
Second Race-Selling, purse $780, one
and one-sixteenth miles. Young Arion
106, ]. Mcdonald, to 5, won, with Frances
Pope, 10S r. Jones, Is to /, second and
Mezzotint, 103, Keith, 80 to l, third. Time
1917.
Third Race-Purse $500, seven-eighths of
a mile. Susie Anderson, SO, Cassin, Is to
/, won, with Danube, 10l, Leigh, to l,
second and Dick Tension, 80, j. Gardner
10 to 1, third. Time 1:311a.
Fourth Race-Purse $500, three-quarters
of mile. Dearest, 1O4. Leigh, to l, won
with Footrunner. 104. Penn, 20 to l, second
and Baby Bill, 1OS j. Mcdonald, to s.
third. Time In
Fifth Race-Selling. purse 5000: three
quarters of mile. Guilty, 10l Penn, 5
to ?, won, with Herman 1O7, J. Hill, y to
l, second and Masonic Home, los, Puryear
80 to l, third. Time 1:1714.
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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 10 health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectuaily cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts Oh the Kid
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
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
eccept any substitute u offered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-11
PRIZE OF FARm PRODUCTS.
Wheat Lower Than at ANY Time il
the Past Twenty-Five Years.

Wheat Lower Than at ANY Time in
the Past Twenty-Five Years
Washington. Dec 10.-The returns 10 the
statistical division OF the department Of
agriculture for the month % December re-
late principally TO the average farm price
Of the various agricultural products on
the first day Of the month By farm prices
is meant the price Of product on the farm.
or in the nearest local town or railway
market In comparisons of these prices
with commercial quotations allowance
must be made for cost OF handling. trans
portation, profits Of dealers. etc
The farm price Of corn averaged 45.6
cents per bushel, which is 81 cents higher
than the corresponding price of last year.
This price is cents per bushel higher.
than the average price for the decade.
lssl 10 lsss and is just cents higher than
the average for the four years. 1890 to 1898.
The average price Of wheat is 49.S cents
per bushel' the lowest price in the past
twenty-five years.
The average farm price Of oats as re-
turned for Dec. l. this years is IL cents
higher than for the corresponding date
last year. being 32.S cents per bushel
The average price Of tobacco is returned
at 81 cents per pound against IS cents last
, car q 4AAActEiGt OF IL cents i ne average
farm price in Kentucky, which is the
state Of the largest production, is SIS cents
per pound. or IL cents below the average
for the country
The average plantation price OF cotton,
as shown by the department reports. on
Dec. /, was 40 cents per pound against
6-S9 cents for the same date last year and
81 cents in the year 1892. a decline from the
prices OF these years respectively Of 2.09
and 35 cents per pound. The lowness Of
this price is without precedent.
The condition of winter wheat on Dec. l,
averaged SO. In the principal winter wheat
states. the percentages are as follows:
Ohio SO; Michigan, 80; Indiana, Sc; Illinois,
81; Missouri, 90; Kansas, %; Nebraska, 76;
California, 80.
The returns of the correspondents of the
department make the acreage of winter
wheat sown last fall 1913 per cent. of the
final estimate of the area harvested in
1894, which was %, SIS 1896 acres, a figure
larger than the preliminary estimate given
out in June last, which upon further in
vestgation was found TO be too low. This
preliminary estimate, therefore, makes
the area sown for the harvest of 1885, "a,
22400O acres.
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oARoLINA's LEGISLATURES.
Seduction Felony-Horss Race Pools
Ruled Out-A New Police Bill.

Seduction a Felony-Horss Race Pools
Ruled out-A New Police Bill.
Columbia, S. c.. Dec. 10.-This has been
an eventful day in the South Carolina leg
islature. Following New York's lead, the
House has passed a bill forbidding the
selling Of pools on horse races in this state
and providing a heavy penalty for the
violation of the law.
A bill has been introduced adding seduc-
ton to the list Of crimes. making it fell
ony and sending a man to the penitentia-
~ for six months upon conviction.
A bill has been introduced and will be-
come law providing for the establish
ment Immediately of a state reformatory
with a school attached for the youthful
criminals of the state-those under q years
of age. II will be known as the State Juve-
nile Reformatory.
A metropolitan police bill was intro
duced to-day in both houses, giving the
state power to take control of the police
of all towns and cities of over $500 inhabi-
tants, appoint boards of police commits
siOners, etc. This was done in view of the
alleged impossibility heretofore of getting
the city police to cooperate with the
liquor constables in enforcing the dis
pensary law. II is a question whether it
Will become a law or not
A bill has also been introduced, which
will be passed. providing for the estab-
lishment of a state school for the blind in
Columbia.
A new militia bill. prepared as a result
of the experience in the Darlington
trouble, giving the governor absolute
control of the militia of the state, made
its appearance to-day.
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DANGER OF AN EXTRA SESSION
The Constitutional Majority Resolution
May Prscipitate It.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 10.-Unless the House
recedes from the position taken tonight
there is a strong probability that an extra
session will have to be held to reconcile
the differences with the Senate. This new
complication is in the form Of a resolution
requiring a constitutional majority of IS
votes to agree to a Senate amendment to
House bills. The resolution, which was
introduced by Mr.. Harrison of Quitman,
was unfavorably reported by the commit
tee on rules, but after debate the House by
a vote of IS overruled the report of the
committee. The same vote tomorrow,
when the resolution comes up for passage,
will pass il. Speaker Fleming took the
floor in opposition to the resolution. but,
although he made a strong argument.
he was voted down for the first time dur
ing the session. While he opposed the
adoption of such rule at this time on ac-
count Of the state of legislation and the
already strained relations between the
House and Senate, the speaker believes
in the principle involved. If the resolution
passes tomorrow, it means that the mill
tary appropriation granted by the Senate,
as well as other amendments 10 the ap-
preparation bill. which are distasteful
to the House, but which it was thought
could be passed by a simple majority vote
on concurrence, will be killed. The action
Of the House has widened the breach al
ready between il and the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-11
a JEWELLERY STORE ROBBED.
The Burglars Obtain S12,Soo in
Watches, Silverware and Money.

The Burglars Obtain $12,Soo in
Watches, Silverware and Money.
Oelwein, Ia. Dec 1O.-the store of Henry
Bots of Fayette. the leading jeweller of
this part of the state, was robbed at 2
o'clock this morning of $4,000 worth of
watches and silverware, and $500 in money.
The burglary was one of the boldest ever
perpetrated in this part of the state. There
were three men in the deal as far as can
be learned Two entered the store while
the third had a team which carried the
burglars. A heavy wagon was used. The
third man also acted as a watch, keeping
a lookout for the police. The wagon was
backed up on the side walk in front of
the store. The entry was made by cut
ting the plate glass window. The safe was
blown open and the contents placed in a
sack, the entire operation taking only
few minutes After they had obtained
the spoils. the robbers coolly stepped
slowly into the wagon, driving slowly at
first. and then rapidly into the country.
A posse is in pursuit.
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wAYCRoss GLEANINas.
Several Items of Interest From That
Thriving Town.

Thriving Town.
Waycross, Ga, Dec. 10.-A mass meeting
of the white registered voters of the city
will assemble at the court house on Fri
day night Dec. q, to nominate a mayor
and aldermen and members of the board
of education to fill unexpired terms. It
has been decided that the different wards
shall hold meetings prior to Dec. II to Sc
lect candidates for the nomination in the
general mass meeting.
The county bridge over the slough at
the Satilla river bridge will soon be COM
pleted and travel between Waycross and
Blackshear viii be greatly facilitated.
One hundred Carolina negroes. on their
way TO Florida turpentine plantations
passed through here last night.
The Plant system is having some new
section houses built a bonneville. r. H.
Murphy is the contractor in charge.
Officers Shannon and Tatum have killed
several dogs since Saturday. Hydropho-
bia among the dogs is the cause of the
massacre.
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the House and eleven from the Senate is
10 be appointed The House committee.
OF which the speaker IS 10 be chairman
Is 10 be appointed by him and 10 consist
OF two members from each congressional
district. and the Senate committee. Of
which the president is 10 be chairman,
is TO be appointed one from each congress
siOnal district The committee is to pay
all the expenses incurred in making the
visit and on its return viii report as 10
the advisability OF erecting. a monument
in the park 10 commemorate the vaior Of
Georgia soldiers in hat memorable bat
tie.
The bin OF Nj. Johnson Of Hall TO re-
quire building and loan associations 10
pay no license tax except 10 the county
and city in which its home Office is To-
Gated was passed
The bill OF Mr.. Reagan OF Henry TO
prevent convicts from working at night
or on Sunday was killed
A resolution from Mr. Doolan Of Chat
ham TO refund 500 TO J. H. Brown. who
paid that sum as a liquor dealer in Chat
ham county for 1894 but who never OPP
ened a saloon. was passed
The registration bill and the Nenable
insurance bill. which have been giving the
House and Senate spasms for the past
three days. We're advanced one more step
this afternoon by the committees. AL
though the Senate committee lags behind
the House. the latter committee. by a vote
Of - TO S. agreed 70 report the Nenable
bill favOrably tomorrow, while the Senate
committee appointed a subcommittee to
draft amendments 10 the registration bill
and report at O'Clock Tomorrow morn
ing. II is understood that the Senate COM
mittee will mutilate the registration bill so
that it is doubtful if the House will accept
it,
The House tonight passed the bill to
sell the Northeastern railroad. with an
amendment fixing the interest Of the new
issue of bonds at 81 per cent. instead of