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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
FInrihn.. ELECTION Lnr..

We have no doubt that Attorney Gen
eral Lamar Of Florida IS right when he
says there Is a very general desire among
all classes IN that state for a change in
the election laws. II is well understood Why
the present eight box law was adopted.
u was TO prevent the state from passing
under the control OF ignorant and I'M
scrupulOus men, who would have ruined
her credit and repulsed immigration Tn
der democratic rule She has been wonder
fully prosperous. At the time Of the freeze
last December she was the most prosper
Gus state in the union. all things consid-
cred. Her farmers and fruit growers all
had money 10 their credit, or crops that
would put them in good financial con
dition. and her merchants we're out Of
debt and doing a thriving business.
The good times will come again. of course.
The freeze. however. has nothing to do
with the election laws, which the people
want amended.
At the last state convention Of the Dem
ocratic party a resolution was adopted
calling on the next legislature to change
the election laws so that each Of the con-
tending parties could have a representa-
tive in the conduct of the elections.
The legislature IS composed almost
wholly Of democrats, and that resolution
amounts practically to a command. Ana
I'm framing new election laws e aim
should be to secure pure and absolutely
fair elections. 1t is a mistake. during a
normal condition of affairs. for a poiit-
ical party to try to get an advantage
through the ballot box. Such an effort
is always resented and does more harm
than good. A political party must trI-
umph, if it triumphs at all. because it's
principals are right and promise the
greatest good to the greatest number. II
the legislature Of Florida is wise it will
enact election laws that will give general
satisfaction
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

Sergeant wilkins once defended a breach
OF promise case for a singularly ugly lit
tie man, says TId-Bits, which case he
told the defendant, after reading his
brief. must be bounced" through. And
the sergeant did bounce it through
Gentlemen of the jury" he said at
the close Of a most eloquent speech.
you've heard the evidence for the plain
tin; and gentlemen of the jury, you have
admired that most bewitching lady. the
plaintiff herself. Gentlemen, do YOU he
lieve that this enchanting fascinating.
this captivating, this accomplished lady,
would for one moment favor the advances
or listen. with anything save scorn and
Indignation, to the amorous protestations
of the wretched and repulsive homun-
culus, the deformed and degraded de-
fendanty'
His client looked up from the well of
the court and piteously murmured:
MIR. Sergeant Wilkinsi Oh, Mr.. Ser
geant Wilkinsr %
silence. SIR" replied the sergeant, in
a Wrathful undertone. Gentlemen" he
continued, bringing his fist heavily down
on the desk before him, do you think
that this lovely lady, this fair and smiling
creature, would ever have permitted an
offer of marriage to be made her by this
miserable atom Of humanity, this stunted
creature, who would have to stand on a
sheet of note paper to look over two
penCe2"
Instant verdict for defendant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

and it was strong, If not In death. al
least in his last fitness, says the Green
Bag. One morning his physician observ-
ed that he seemed to cough with more
difficulty"
THAT is rather surprising" answered
Curran, for 1 have been practising all
night"
While thus lying i'll Curran was visited
by a friend, Father O'Leary, who also
loved his joke.
Il wish, O'Leary,'' said Curran to him
abruptly, that you had the keys of
heaven"
why, Curran2"
Because you could let me in said
the facetitious counsellor
1T would be much better for YOU. Cur
ram" said the good-humored priest, that
l had the keys of the other place, be-
cause | could then let Won out"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
MckinIey,s View OF the sou,h.

The impression which Gov. Mckinley
gained ofthe south during his recent visit
appears to have been a very Favorable
one. lie arrived in Washington Sunday
night. and in our Washington dispatches
yesterday the statement IS made that he
talks very enthusiastically about south
ern development He saw only small por-
ton OF the south. but he found the people
very much in earnest in their efforts to
build up their section. and he saw vast
opportunities for making happy homes for
millions Of people.
All northern and western people who
sec the south understandingly are con-
WINGED that she has very great future. It
is true that there are tourists who see
little to admire. and return to their homes
convinced that the south has no attrac-
tons. The reason is they don't go off the
lines Of travel and do not come into con-
tact with people who know the
south's resources. Along the railroads they
see perhaps only pine lands and razor
back hogs. and from these they form their
impressions. They would regard the south
ullEftuNly II LnGy SnOulu WISH the llue
farming and fruit growing sections. study
the statistics Of production and get an I'M
Outstanding Of what is being done in
mining and manufacturing.
Gov. Mckinley stopped for a week or
more in one Of the most delightful parts
Of Georgia, namely, Thomasville, and he
occupied his spare time in informing him
self about the resources of the state ard
the climatic conditions. He learned many
things that were surprising to him. 1t is
not to be wondered at, therefore. that he
talks enthusiastically about the south. lie
knows now the reason why there is a
movement of western people to the south.
and why New England cotton manufac-
turers are steadily transferring their fac
tory plants to the cotton fields.
Never before in the history of the south
were the southern people so confident that
their section has a great future. And
they are not sitting down waiting for
prosperous times. They IRE earnest in
their efforts to bring this about. At least
half a dozen cotton states have appointed
committees to visit New England and
help encourage the factory owners to
transfer their plants to the south. Efforts
like these are certain to bear fruit. and a
large migration from the north and west
may be expected soon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
a Peppery Queen.

Here is an amusing incident of stage
life. An actress, having been disengaged
for some time, had packed her wardrobe
in pepper, to preserve ii from moths.
She was suddenly called upon to take
the part of the queen in Hamlet"
Being rather late for her first scene.
she omitted to shake out her royal robes
and her dignified entrance had an aston
lshing effect.
The king, after a brave resistance.
gave vent to a mighty sneeze that we'll
nigh made the stage vibrate. All the
royal couriers and maids. of honor follow
ed suit sympathetically. Hamlet came
on with a most sublime tragedy air, but
after a convulsive movement of his prince
ly features he buried them in his sombre
ROBE, While sneeze9 after sneeze was all
the public heard from him.
Amid the hubbub on the stage and the
shrieks of delight from the audience the
stage manager, between sneezes, rang
down the curtain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
Was Sufficiently Rewarded.

The latest joke-at the expense of the
French Society for the Protection of AMI
mails is to the following effect:
A countryman, armed with an Immense
club. presents himself before the president
of the society and claims the first prize
He is asked to describe the act of hui
manity on which he POUNDS the claim
Il save the life of wolf" replied the
countryman. Il might easily have killed
him with this bludgeon." and he SWINGS
his weapon in the air TO the immense dis
comfort of the president.
"But where was this WOLFF" replied the
the latter; what had he done TO you?''
He had Just devoured my wife was
the reply.
rhe president rejects an instant. ana
then says.
My friend. ! am OF the opinion that
you have been sufficiently rewarded"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
The BIncs vote and White Critics.

Two statements relative to the black
vote frequently appear in the leading re-
publican papers in one shape or another
one is that there are not free and fair
elections in the south because means are
taken to keep the votes of the blacks out
of the ballot boxes. The other is that
the black delegates to the national repub-
lican conventions are, as a rule, purchas-
able.
When the republican papers admit that
the candidate for the presidential nomi-
nation of their party who pays the highest
price is likely to get the majority of the
black delegates from the south they viz
tually say that the blacks have not yet
reached a moral and intellectual condition
that justifes giving them the ballot.
While 1t is a fact that in only two or
three of the southern states have means
been adopted, such as the educational
qualification and the extra number of bal
lot boxes. to limit the black vote, 1t will
hardly be denied that to let the blacks
in their present condition of moral and
intellectual development have the full
COhlIOl Which properly DeioHSS 10 the ma
jority would mean ruin to the city, county
or state under such control.
The ruin wrought by carpet-bag rule
is not forgotten, nor is it likely to be SOON
The corruption of that rule is much like
what would take place now in any state
in which the blacks should get control
And yet knowing this. such papers as the
New York Tribune are continually point
ing to the educational qualification feature
of the new constitution of Mississippi or
asserting that the ballot box laws of
South Carolina and other states are so
framed as tosprevent the blacks from yot-
ing.
If these papers regard the black man as
such a desirable citizen why do they con-
tinually refer TO the colored delegates at
the republican national convention as
purehasable? 1t seems to us that they
are inconsistent-that they want to force
upon the south something they themselves
would not accept If the opportunity to do
so should present itself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
what Florida Can Do.
From the Chicago Tribune (Rep1

That the condition of Florida. owing
to the recent freeze. is not a hopeless one
IS well shown by prominent southern
business man, who points out i'm the New
Orleans Times-De mocrat how it can over
come some OF its losses. He suggests
as well as italy sweet potatoes which
already are coming into favor as q Flor
ida crop, lumber. which is in great de-
mGnd; and the fisheries, which hold out
great inducements for maritime ventures.
He Is of opinion that Florida should not
be in tho least disturbed by the fTeezint;
Of rs fruit crop, there are so many other
things 10 which the Floridians can turn
their attention with profit, ana he is un-
cuestion2bly correct
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
The Jesse James Doctrine.
From the Philadelphia Record Dem

Senator Frye still pines for other isles
to conquer. Give US republican rule -
says Frye, and we will hoist the Ameri-
and no hand shall ever pull IT down" To
be sure. this is not exactly the Monroe
doctrine; it is rather a subordination of
But Frye is entitled to the glory of blend
ing tho two policies-Frye of Maine and
his compatriOts, whose arms fairly ache to
hoist the flag anywhere, regardless of
right or decencY, in order that they may
incidentally hoist themselves and their
party INTO power by the halVards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
Let Uncle Sam Mad His own Busi-
From LouisviIle Courier-Journal DemD.

Should there be war between England
of their desires for foreign aggrandjze-
ment. just as the war between almost any
modern European powers would be- Let
the United States study this lesson mind
its own business, be satisfied with its own
vast domain and avoid weakening its
position and inviting international coTnpli-
cations by stretching out its already fun
hands for foreign territory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

1t is gratifying TO note that the Southern
railway is literally patronizing southern
industry in its orders for equipments
number of new locomotives, and an order
for fourteen of them has been given a
Richmond company. A special type of
fast engine is being built to haul the
Florida specials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
Even The POpulists Kick.
Springfield (Mass) Republican Qnd.).

The silverite leaders are not having
much success in bringing the populists in
to their camp. People engaged in pursu-
ing half dozen false lights are not easily
lured away by one So Ignatus Donnelly
SCOTS at the idea of going over to a party
with but this single issue, and Cen
Weaver in Iowa finds himself at odds with
the whole 'populist organiza ton of the
state in urging such a course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
VIII Northern Tariff Views Change .
From the New York Times Dem.).

The natural result is a drifting of cotton
manufactories to the south, where they
would have existed generation go but
for the slavery system. Its competition
in the coarser fabrics is likely to become
SUCH as 10 force the northern mills to a
refinement of their processes and an i'm
provement of their methods for the pro-
ductlon of greater variety of high
grade goods, for which they will need
wider markets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

From various sections of this state and
Florida comes the information that crops
will be late. but that the outlook for
everything is promising. 1t is almost a
foregone conclusion now that this will
be a good year for peaches. pears, grapes
and other fruit, as wen as melons and
grain. 1t may be, therefore. that the re-
cent cold waves have been of considerable
benefit, in holding back the budding OF
trees and delaying the putting of seed into
the ground until late enough to make the
crop sure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Monroe Doctrine and Cuba.
From the New York Post Qnd).

The Monroe doctrine has no more rela-
ton to what is now going on in Cuba, or
South America, or Central America, than
to the LeXOw bills.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
GEN. Gordon in Missouri.

Gen. JohnsB Gordon will be given a re.
ception on Thursday evening, the 4th
inst, in Kansas City. Mo, by the honorary
members and friends of Veteran Company
A, Third Regiment Missouri State Guard
The committee in charge comprises the
names of the most prominent citizens OF
Kansas with Col. Edwin E. Wilson as
chairman. Georgians will appreciate the
honor rendered to. Gen. Gordon. the
greatest ohieftain of them ah;.' the SOL
der, Statesman and gentleman, who, take
him all, in slI is the best living represen-
tative Of the southern soldier; sans peur
ct sans reproche.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

A cablegram ito the New York Sun says
that nothing has so agitated Paris for a
long time as the reported discovery by NJ.
Groussier of scientific means of tracing
the paternity of children who know not
their fathers" Naturally. an alleged dis
covery like that would create stir. par
ticularly in France, where there is so much
tllegitimacy. The Paris papers have been
making a sensation of the matter. They
sciences relentless march, when it threat
ems a social upheaval. NJ. Groussier has
become suddenly famous, but it is said
his position is embarrassing if not actually
dangerous ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

Those California train robbers, who
failed to accomplish their purpose because
OF the bullets of the train crew, were
decidedly advanced in the profession. A
plan for escape after the robbery was
carefully laid out. but along unusual lines.
The robbers wore nobby bicycle suits un-
der their rough overalls and had fast
wheels Secreted where they could be
handily reached and mounted. Their pur-
pose evidently was to dof the overalls
as soon as they got out of sight of the
people on the train, and leisurely wheel
their way along in the guise of innocent
bicycle tourists. This instance, it is be-
lieved marks the advent of the bicycle
into the business of train robbery.
The movement of cotton factories to the
south means an increase in the direct
trade between the south and foreign coun-
tries. In view OF this fact. is it not of
greatest interest 10 the south that the
money of this country should be as good
as that Of any other country Do We
want TO pay premiums on foreign money.
and have foreigners d.scounting our
money? That kind Of thing may do for
Mexico. because Mexico can't help herself.
but it will not DO Tor the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

The report that several Americans are
languishing in Cuban prisons, notwith-
standing they have all the passports re-
quired by law. is probably true. 1t is a
notorious fact that it is one of the easiest
things in the world for an American in
Cuba to get into prison and one of the
hardest things for him to get out. even
in times of peace. 1t hasn't been long
rinee a Savannah man was imprisoned
IN Havana for months for no other reason
than that he had the manhood to de-
mand TO know why he was interferred
with by two soldiers who arrested him.
and he was released only after notes had
passed between the two governments with
regard to the affair. Under the existing
conditions in Cuba. the Spanish authorl-
ties view with suspicion all Americans
s.%ho visit the island. seeing in them pos
partisans Of the reyolutionists:
II Is not surprising to hear Of Amer
In Cuban Jalls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

The action of Japan in ordering an
armistice because of the wounding of Ii
Hung Chang does not, in the light of
yesterdays dispatches. appear to be so
graceful and courteous an act, after all.
1t appears now that the armistice is of
force only in certain localities where tho
Japanese have got things all their own
way, and that hostilities elsewhere may
be prosecuted the same as ever. The
limited truce does not even protect Pekin,
but applies merely to the localities of
Moukden, in Manchuria, to the Gulf of
Pechi Ii and to the Shan Tung peninsula,
at the point of which Wei-Hai-Wei is sit
uated. 1t may be that the Mikado local
tied the truce in order to protect himself
in case the Chinese should try their old
trick of lodging.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
WHAT A FEAST.

of loneliness is here to greet you. The
result of our earnest work in the East
ern markets is ready for your criticism.
We have done our best to please the
most valued custom anywhere. We
know your wants, we appreciate your
confidence, and we are doing more and
more to serve you faithfully. This
spring display is not the bargain sort
of stock" we hear so much about in
these days 1t is the choicest of the
best, rightly bought the kind you
want. Come and tell us what you
think of. it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
DANIEL. HOGAN
The Corner BTuughtOn and Barnard.
ANOTHER VICTORY

Savannah, Ca, March /, 1876.
Dr. J. Broadfoot, Specialist:
/ wish 10 add my mite to the thousands OF
testimonials which you have received from as
many grateful patients, / have just completed
my months work, which you know is very hard
on man wiz: an engineer on the s, F. & w,
Ry). and have not lost trip on account of my
misfortune. In fact since the first two weeks
you treated me 1 have been continuously at
work. Hoping you much success in the future
and tnat those who are in distress from disease
may become your patients and be cured, is the
wish OF your most grateful patient.
[Signedl j. G. DELL
The history of the above case is that he met
with an accident about one year ago and after
being under different doctors treatment with
cut any avail, he tried Dr. Broadfoot, with tho
above results.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
index TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Legal Notices-Applicatio for Exemp-
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Legal Sales-City Marshars Sale.
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Cheap Column Advertisements-Hel
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For sale, Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

An expert is at present in Washington
figuring upon some appliance to give the
senator more wind. This announcement,
however, is not so ominous as appears on
its face. It merely refers to the ventila-
tion of the Senate chamber.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
SILKS

Never were such silks before. We've
picked the best and prettiest-there
isn't another assortment like it in the
city.
Some very special prices on very
special goods. Printed and Jacquards,
Indias, Pongees, Tahetas. in all the
newest patterns and prints, a. q and
80 inches; should be 75c, S1.0O and SIPS,
but are only 5Oc, 75c and S100 the yard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
WHITE GOODS AND
EMBROIDERlES

Latest novelties in high grade En-
broideries, $1.OO to $500 per yard Sheer
and Dainty Nainsook Edgings. Sc. 12c,
15c. 20c and 25c; Nainsook insertions,
15c, lie, zoe and 25c; New Fine Dainty
Dimities Checks and Stripes, 10c; cheap
at 15c; Fine Swiss Muslins, pin dots,
medium dots and figureds 100 pieces
New Fresh Canton Mating just e
ceived. zoe to SOC the yard; sold else
where at 25c to 75c
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02
BLACK AND MOURNING GOODS.

Everything says that the newest,
freshest, completest stock of spring
black and mourning goods is here. 1t
comprises Crepons, Batistes; Serges,
Priestleys Silk Wrap Spring and Sum
mer Fabrics, Tamise, Nuns Neilings.
Plain and Figured Armures, Satin
Doucles, Rhadames, Mononteques,
Grenadines, Plain and Figured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-02

EASTERN OFFICE, % Park Row. New
York City. c. s. Faulkner. Manager.