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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
QUAKER PATRIOTISM.
Thc National Holiday observed in
the CIts OF Brotheriy Love.

Thc National Holiday observed in
the Clts OF Brotheriv Love.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 22 Ceremonies
OF n more extended character than have
been known for years marked to-day
celebration in this city OF the annlver-
sary Of the birth Of George
Washington. Banks and other
financial institutions and the
several exchanges were closed. and many
business houses shut down either for the
whole or for part of the day
The principal event Was the exercises
at the Academy Of Music this morning
under the auspices of the University OF
Pennsylvania The students Of the uni
vorsity preceded by the naval reserve
band. marched In - body from the univer-
aity buildings 20 the academy Gov. Has
tiugs presided and made AN Introductory
address. The orator OF tile day was Prof.
John Bach McMaster. the historian, and
Whosis a member of the faculty Of the
University OF Pennsylvania. The acad-
Cmy was crowded
Another affair was the formal opening
this morning OF the free library Of Phil
adelphia, which will be fostered by the
Pepper income and by city appropriations.
Robert Ellis Thomson delivered "a lee
turc this afternoon on Washington. and
the man who most influenced him" In
independence han, under the auspices of
the Society Of Colonial Danes There
were several other celebrations in COM
memoratign OF Washington
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NATAL DAY OF WASHINGTON.
THE ANNIVERSARY GENERALLY
OBSERVED.

New Orl, Deckcd With Flags From,
End to End-OId Glory Raised in
battery Park by Grandson oT "A
Revolutionary IIerO-s0cIal and
Military Functions without Num-
Der Held During the DaS-Bnnauct
of the Southern society.
New, York, Feb. 2a-Washington's birth
day is being observed to-day as generally
and with as much spirit as usual in this
city. In the early hours there was "a
sharp. biting wind making out Of door
exercises exceedingly unpopular
The city bore a holiday appearance ia
the display Of flags and bunung Travel
ON the elevated and the surface roads was
nearly deserted
The public buildings aud the big office
buildings were deserted and very little
business was going on down town.
The display of flags and hunting seemed
greater than on any previous Washington
birthday. They hung from poles thrust
from the windows and in every direction
the eye rested ON "a multitude of red
stripes and blue delds waving in the bre ze.
old Glory waved gloriously on the vat
ter Crafts Of all kinds carried one TO
three flags. Ferry boats. steam boats.
steamships, tugs. lighters and scows all
few the emblem. Along the river front
the display was general and in effect
beautiful
Az sunrise this morning Christopher T..
Forbes, great grandson OF sergt Van
Arsdale, of revolutionary fame. raised
"Old Glory at Battery park, as he has
done for number OF years lie was as-
sisted by the Anderson Zouaves of the
Sixty y-second regiment, New York vol
unteers. Great enthusiasm prevailed
while the flag was being raised cheer
after cheer being given for the father Of
our country and cold Glory" 10y those
who were present.
Social and military functions without
number were hcli during the day. A
dinner was given at the Colonial Club.
Seventy-secoud street and the Boulevard,
tonight al o'clock. Among the speakers
We're Mayor Strong. Gen. Horace Porter,
Congressman John s. Wise ami The Rev.
g. Il. Strobridgc
its ninth annual banquet at Sherry's to-
night. Among the men invited 20 ad-
dress the society We're William Everei {
OF Massachusetts. John keudrick BaEFg,
job h. Hedges and James &. Carter.
The society OF the Sons of the Revolution
httingiy celebrated the day by service at
the brick Presbyterian church at Fifth
avenue and Thrty-seventh street a din
neEwas served AT Delmonico's at o'clock,
at which more than 200 members and
guests were present. The hall was decor
ated. with national and colonial flags.
There was souvenir for each
guest, in which tiny ices were
served. On each il bunch
of cherries and a hatchet The menu
card bears a medallion of Washington and
a view Of the house at Mt. Vernon done in
cOlors.
The Eighth battalion Ghe old Washing
ton Grays). N. G. s.. n y. held its one
hundred and ninth annual reception at the
armory. Park avenue and Ninety-fourth
street, tonight at $50 O'Clock. The bat
talon was reviewed by Gen. Louis Fltz-
gerald.
Reunions and other social functions are
on every hand tonight.
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man Of the committee. are non-cOuCurred
in by his republican associates His great
remedy is the reconciliation Of silver. but
he admits there Is no immediate prospect
for its realization. Other remedies sug-
gested by the report are the repeal OF the
duty on cotton manufacturing machin-
cry. especially spinning machinery. the
accomplishment Of which, the report adj
mits. Is unlikely. After viewing an sides
OF the question, the report says that it
Will be found impossible TO forecast with
certainty the future in all phases Of the
cotton problem. hut it seems that the fol-
lowing may be relied on with some con-
fidence:
l. Considering the soil and climate. in
duslry and skill OF the people. the Amer
lean cotton raiser has the ADVANTAGE over
all others. and in the sharp competition
In the future he will be the most success
ful.
.. That as the old high prices are not
10 be expected, the American cotton rais-
ers may so generally diversity their crops
with others suited to the soil and eli
mate, as to supply most of their wants.
and TO that extent secure TO themselves
Immunity from the evils of low prices.
g. such diversification would tend TO the
posperlty Of the cotton farmers i'm that
II will facilitate the change now absolute
ly necessary from the expensive system
OF credit whereby supplies purchased will
be cheaper. ana the pressure coming from
debt 10 sell on low market will be les
soned.
4. That If general prices shall continue
low after the change 10 low prices shall
become permanent. and after the distress
coming from falling prices shall in a
measure pass away. those who have rs,
caped ruin, or who shall be relieved bv "a
settlement of their old debts, may ad-
just themselves TO those conditions and
have new prosperity.
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BANQUET OF DIMES SONS.
Hon. William Everett the orator of
the Feast.

the Feast.
New York, Feb. 22.-The sons and the
descendants Of the sons Of fair Dixie gath
cred tonight IN the banqueting hall Of
Sherry's TO celebrate their ninth ami
versary and ninth annual dinner, and
also to do honor 10 the memory Of Wash
ington. The company that was gathered
around the bounteous board was a truly
representative one. They were truly
patriotic crowd, and every mention OF that
grand name that had made nation, and
who was son of southern soil. WAS
greeted with the widest appiause. The
guests were seated around a horse shoe
shaped table, from which there branched
a smaller table. going down the center OF
the hall All about he room odd Glory
vas draped, and the beauty of the scene
was enhanced with many growing and
towering plants.
II was nearly 10 o'clock, for the mem-
bers had dalied long over the vlands,
when the president Of the eocietY and the
president Of the dinner, Charles A..
Deshon, arose and in short address
introduced the first speaker of the even
ing, Hon William Everett, who was 10
respond 70 the toast washington" Sir.
Deshon said that the speaker was the
son Of Edward Everett, but that he rested
on his own merits rather than on those
Of his father.
The remarks Of Nj. Everett aroused az
times the greatest enthusiasm and even
when the speaker undertook to lecture
the society members they, with southern
good humor, took o. good naturedly.
when Washington was going through
the rigors of the great fight FOR a ma
TONS birth, said the speaker, all New
Englanders, stood by him through all.
one OF them was Benjamin Lincoln,
who defended Savannah with al the
vigor which a lost cause can be defended,
"and many Of you. gentlemen he said,
know what It means to fight brayely for
a lost cause
Continuing the speaker, said: 'If there
is one thing that could take me from the
consideration OK the deficiency bill Il IS
the dinner Of the southern society / was
brought up in the hereditary belief that
all the states we're my home. WHITTIER ]
am in Massachusetts,, or Ohio. or IN the
Carolinas, / feel that wherever the union
exists there my home IS. During the first
two years Of the civil war ] was IN Eng
land and maintained there that we were
fighting. that we might be one again
more firmly than ever, and that taking
the south from the north was ike reud-
ing q mans right arm from his left
while the body was quivering in agony.
I cannot forget also that when Virginia
turned It's back on Washington New Eng
land stood by him ana at the mention Of
the name Of that chieftain, bow my head
with a reverence that / accord to 10
other mortal name.
In the past year" went on the speaker.
you got your little lecture, and you
shall not escape this yean Your firsf
lesson Is to be alive 10 the needs Of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
Ar THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The Day Observed by Pnrades and
Public Gath erinRs.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Washington's
birthday was more elaborately observed
here than # has been for a number Of
years. and additional feature being the
patriotic exercises Of the national coun-
ell Of women. now IN session IN this city.
The entire local militia turned out and
paraded the streets under command Of
Col. william G. Moore, headed by the
Marine band and accompanied by the
sixth United States cavalry band of Fort
Mycr
The Sons Of the Revolution observed
the occasion IN fitting manner
Martha Washington tea was given
BY the Womcn's National Press Asgo-
ciation anu q Japanese tea at the home
Of Miss Clara Barton by the Legion of
Loyal Women.
The Oldest Inhabitants' Associate
held its usual public meeting.
The Grand Army Of the Republic held
services at the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal church. Gen. Daniel Il. Slckles,
New York, and Hon. Charles A. Boutelle
Of Maine made addresses.
The occasion was also generally cele-
brated by the Masonic Veterans Asso-
citation Of Washington and other organi-
zatiOng
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BURGLARS IN A BANK.
They Get Away with $3.50 in Cash
and 5000 fn Bonds

NAaH FRpW ~ ARANHs
Waterbury, Conn, Feb. 22.--At 1:2o
o'clock this morning the Thomaston saw
ings Bank was robbed by three burglars.
They entered the building, and with tho
use OF dynamite blew open the outside
safe. running Il. The safe door was blown
against the ceiling eighteen feet away.
They got away with 5000. dropped ss0o
in coin in one place siOo in another and
$50 in another. leaving $3.50 in their pos
session. The money was partly in deposit
boxes belonging to patrons of the institu-
ton. Watchman Trott OF the Seth Thorn
as Clock Company, saw the men about
! o'clock. He called up the residence of
Mr.. Bradstreet who Is CONNECTED with
the factory by a private telephone. Mr..
Bradstreet notified w. +. Woodruff Mr..
Woodruff and Mr.. Bradstreet together
with Mr. Lennon Of Thomaston, and an
other Mr.. Bradstreet OF Meriden, hastily
went toward the bank. The explosion nad
been heard about ten minutes before thev
arrived. one Of the burglars was stand
ing near the window of the bank Of the
outside Of the building. Another was
standing over at the corner Of the clock
shop. The third was inside. When the
four men appeared one Of the burglars
ordered them TO hold up their hands.
They retreated, as they were not armed.
The third burglar came out of the bank.
and the three men, with their booty,
crossed the bridge and started afoet down
the track Of the Naugatuck railroad to-
ward Waterbury. At o'clock the Thom-
aston people organized a party for pur-
suit, which so far has been unsuceess-
ful. 1t is thought the men had team
waiting. Cashier Frank Roberts Of the
Tomaston Bank said this afternoon that
the burglars secured about $1,000 In cash
and package of bonds, the aggregate val
ue Of which would be about 5000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
JEWETq AND THE PORTE.
The Consul Denies the story That
His Wife Is an Armenian.

His Wife Is AN Armenian.
London. Feb. .2.-Mno A. Jewett. the
consul OF the United states at slvas,
Turkey, has written letter TO the Lon
don agency Of the United Press denying
the statement made by United states
senator on Jan. A that the reason for the
porte's refusal TO allow Mr.. Jewett to
make an Independent Investigation Of the
alleged Armenian atrocities was that Mr.
Jewetts wife was an Armenian. Nh.
Jewett says: There is no foundation
for the statement that ] married an Ar
menian woman. and d better reason
ought 10 be found for the porte's Oh
lection TO my serving in an Independent
capacity on the atrocities committed. 1
regard the statement as injurious aud
as tending to weaken my official posi-
uon. To say that / report the facts as
I find them, whether they hurt the Turks
or the Armenians, would be nearer the
truth"
Prof. Minas Tcheraz, editor Of Armenia,
Is Informed by correspondents in Armenia
that the Turkish authorities are making
every effort to bribe the families who
suffered most keenly from the outrages
last fam. They ere said to have promised
the Armenians in Sassoun to return the
booty taken by the Kurds. to pay them
$500 indemnity and to relieve them Of
taxes for several years In case the Ar
menians keep from the commission Of in
quiry all revelation concerning the abuses
of Turkish rule AT Amassin, Prof
Tcheraz is informed. the jailers scourge
the Armenian political prisoners daily.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
AN OBJECT LESSON on sTurNEs.
Ohio Miners Starving Who Might
Have BReen Comfortable.


Columbus, O.. Feb. 22-The commission
appointed at the instance of GOV. Nc
Kinley by the board of trade and chamber
Of commerce of Cincinnati, Cleveland
Columbus and Toledo, to make an official
investigation of the destitution of the
miners in the Hooking valley and Sunday
creek valley. have discovered some start
ling facts.
In the localities 50 far visited, the COM
mission has discovered that each miner
last year earned only from S75 to sl25,
largely because of the great national
strike and that by working regularly
they could have earned from 81 to So every
day.
In reference to the nationality Of the
miners, it has been Iearend that in Nelson
vile they are almost entirely Ameri-
can and English, in Shawnee the majority
are Welsh IN Buckingham they are large
ly German, and in StraitsVille they are
pretty evenly distributed among the Eng
lish, Welsh, German and Irish.
1t was also stated that of the 10000 or
L, 600 miners in the two valleys, fully one
third, representing with their families
nearly 1900 persons, are in greater or
less distress.
win reference TO the future prospects,
all the miners declare they are not en-
couraging. They are also unit in de-
claring there at least so per cent. too
many miners in the two valleys for the
amount of work that can be supplied, and
many of them are making preparations
to locate on farms OF seek other employ
ment.
The committee hope to get through with
the investigation by Tomorrow, when
they expect to return to this city and
make their report to the governor.
They have discovered that distress eX-
lists to a degree which demands more
than ordinary attenfion.
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KnoxvIl e, Tern, Feb 22.--Wash ngton's
birCnday was ceiebrated here by the city
schools to-day. Tonight banquet was
given by the Sons Of the Revolution, and
a reception by the Womens Relief Corps.
Brunswick, Ca. Feb. 2.-Washington's
birthday was celebrated extensively In
Brunswick by the schools, military ana
business houses closing. A feature or
the days exercises at the schools was On
aadress delivered by Hon. w y. Kay.
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FAKE FIGHTING.
The Msher-Hau Go Declared * Draw
After Six Rounds.

After SIX Rounds.
Boston. Mass. Feb. 22-The Maher-
Hall boxing contest which was held to-
night under the auspices of the Suffolk
Athletic Club, turned out to be a complete
fizzle. After fighting six rounds it was
declared a draw. From the first round un-
III the sixth round was finished, the :. 500
spectators hissed and cried Fake"
The men were not inclined to fight, and
merely tapped each other during the
rounds
It was decided when the match was
nrst made that there would be a decision
at the end Of six rounds, but at the last
minute the men agreed to call it a draw
IN case they were able to go on. This ac-
ton on the part OF the fighters gave rise
70 the runor that the fight would be a
nzzle, and 50 it appeared to be through
out
In the audience were many police Of
Of life
When Referee Keleher declared the fight
a draw, cries Of fake" went up from the
audience and they Kissed until they
reached the street door
Peter Maher was the first to enter the
ring, and he was closely followed by Hall.
In Maher's corner were Frank Lowney,
Patsey kerrigan and Billy Hennessy.
IN Halls corner were Ned AIcAvoy
James McAvoy, Jimmy Powers and Doc
OConneH
The time keepers we're Dan Murphy for
Maher, Billy Hayes for Hall and Nick
Long for the club. Denny Keleher acted
as referee.
Hall tipped the scales at 1914 and A1aher
az III pounds. Hall appeared the bigger
of the two and was in the pink of CON
d4uon. There were four preliminary bouts.
m which al Of the contestants were resi-
dents OF Boston.
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UNEAsINEss At CAIRO.
Tie Local Press Opposed 10 the
Withdrawal of Troops.

London. Feb. 22-The Daily News CORE
spondent in Cairo says: THE local press
here is opposed to the impending with
drawal Of the Second South Lancashire
battalion. A feeling Of insecurity un-
doubtedly exists and the depa ture Of every
British soldier will strengthen the position
of the Anglophoblst party"
Cairo, Feb. 22.-Thc cabinet met to-day
with the khedive presiding, and passed a
decree. forming a new tribunal, empowered
to deal summarily with native offenses
against British officers, soldiers and sail
ors. The aim is to prevent a repetition
'of the recent assaults upon marines IN
Alexandria ard elsewhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23

Washington, Feb. 22.-The conferees on
the postofice appropriation bill this after
noon agreed to all the amendments made
by the Senate except that which provides
that the railway mail service clerks here
after appointed shall reside at some point
on the route to which they are assigned.
on this they reported a disagreement
The principal amendments agreed to by
the House are one increasing by 500, 800
the appropriation for the postal car SER
vice, and another making the eastern
terminus of the fast mail line to the
south Boston, instead OF Springfield,
Mass
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The Crathie's Captain Fined.

London, Feb. PA fine Of ten shillings
has been imposed b. the maritime author
tiles at North Shield upon Capt Cor
don, commander Of the Aberdeen steamer
Crathie, which ran into and sank the
North German Lloyd steamship Elbe. The
offeuse for which the fine was scored
gated the Cratiie TO the north Of mid
channel IN the Tyne in going Up that river
last October.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
KAISER AND THE FARmERs.
A speech on the Agrnrian Movement
Expected To-day.

London, Feb. 22-The Standard CORE
spondent in Berlin says: "The emperor
visited Chancellor Hohenlohe this noon
and conferred with him two hours 1t is
understood that the emperor intends to
make a long speech to the Brandenburg
provincial diet tomorrow, dealing with
the agrarian movement. and this is be-
lieved to have been the main theme Of his
discussion with the chancellor. The tenor
Of his remarks probably was Indicated by
DR.. Won Boetticher's speech ia the gen
eral assembly Of the German chambers OF
commerce. DR.. Boetticher warmly com
mended the treaties of commerce and
thanked his hearers for supporting the
government"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
An AntI-AduIterntion niII.

Raleigh, n. c., Feb Ex-senator Moody's
bill. 10 prevent the aduteration and mis-
handling OF foods. and sales thereof,
which passed the Senate to-day. is exactly
similar TO the Hatch bill now before con
gress except ln regard TO drugs, as North
Carolina already has a pure drug law. 1t
provides that all mixtures, compounds,
and blends of any articles Of food shall
be plainly labeled so as TO Indicate what
fHag are
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RESISTANCE OF ARMoR PLATE.
A New Hardening Process DiscoV-
cred by the I<rnpps.

cred by the hrHDps.
Berlin. Feb. 22.-Vlce Admiral Holman,
secretary Of the admiralty, was in the
budget committee Of the Reichstag to-day
during the discussion of the naval esti-
mates. He told the deputies that the
Krupps had discovered a new hardening
process. which materially increases the
resisting power Of armor plates. The tests
Of armor prepared'by the new process had
shown remarkable results. He spoke also
Of the Information gained by the admiral
ty from the naval operations IN the war in
the east. or all tire foreign officers apply
ing for permission to accompany the Chi
nese feet, he said, the Germans alone
were allowed to inspect the war vessels
mlnutelY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
DuFTERIN AT 4 BANQUET.
AngIO-Fren Relations Declared
Most Friendly.

Most Friendly.
Paris, Feb. 22-The Marquis Of Duff
feriuyBritish ambassador to France, made
the principal speech at the annual ban
quet of the British chamber of commerce
this evening. He said that despite cei-
tain current criticisms from which it
might be inferred that France and Eng
land were taking antagonistic courses in
politics, there had never been a time since
his arrival in Paris when the relations Of
the two countries were more friendly and
more obviously cOnciliatory on both sides
He cites as an illustration the recent
convention as to Sierra Leone, which,
he remarked, showed clearly the rccipro-
cal desire to discuss international ques,
tions in a just and generous spirit. The
convention should be regarded, he thought,
as a most favorable omen of the settle
ment Of other stubborn questions which
were awaiting International treatment In
Africa
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sLUGGING N 4 SENATE,

Four Black Eyes the Result oC II
Fight at Denver.
Denver, Col, Feb. 22-A disgraceful row
occurred in the state Senate to-day. Sen
ator Mills in the course of debate called
Senator Peace a liar. Mills then threw
paper weight at Peace and the senators
clinched and fought viciously. The result
was four black eyes and a lively flow Of
blood. The contestants were finally sep
arated. The Senate ordered an investiga-
ton OF the frdcas and adjourned.
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Washington. FEB. 22.-The House COM
mittec on public buildings and grounds
to-day ordered a favorable report on the
bin appropriating Sl5o,000 for a marine hos
pital at Savannah. ca.
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TOBACCO GOES UP IN SMOKE.
The Darlington Company hit for
$4,000 by Fire.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. IA special to
the News and Courier from Darlington,
> G, says: THE warehouse and prize
room Of the Darlington Tobacco Company
we're des trOyed by fire this morning At !
clock The warehouse was all ablaze
"Aen the watchman sounded the alarm
ana It burnt like tinder. The prize rooms
stored with tobacco We're very near and
'aese with their contents We're also de-
loS ed II is not known how the fire
ottslnate5- The loss Will DO over $1,000
WI! partially covered by insurance"