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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09

close to the island, but, unfortunately, it
is rarely that the winds will allow of a
course being steered so far to the west
ward; ward, The island is right in the trade
therefore the weather is fine; but in the
winter months, May to August, they have
good deal of rain and westerly winds,
which would make calling In those months
unpleasant and perhaps dangerous. Until
the Eaton Hall called it was nine months
since the last merchant vessel had been
called two months previously. The island
might be named the St. Helena of the
Pacific, and any ship sailing in the great
circle might make the island If there was
any sign of scurvy aboard.
Easter Island-the native name being
Rapa Nuimis degrees 10 minutes south
itude. IT. is in the form of a triangle, the
three sides being each nearly twelve
miles long. 1t IS 2,0SO miles from the
coast of Chile, and nearly 1900 miles from
the nearest inhabited island-the Pitcairn
Island. The island is of volcanic origin,
two large, extinct craters being strongly
IN evidence. AT some period of the is
lands history it had been inhabited by
highly developed, artistic race, for scat
tered the whole length and breadth of
the island are the immutable proofs of
their existence in the form of statues and
images. Some of these statues and
images are of immense size, and all are
made out Of a single block of lava, prov
ing, that at that period they must have
mad some mechanical mode of handling
the gigantic stones, On the southeast
side of the crater of Terano Han stands
a gigantic statue thirty-four feet high,
carved out of a single block of gray, COM
pact lava, found only in the crater of
Otuiu, at the northeast end of the island.
The ordinary size of these images ranges
from fifteen to twenty feet, and the range
in weight is from three to eight tons. A
careful estimate places the number of
these images at between $50 and 400. Two
specimens were several years ago taken
and now occupy places in the British mu-
scum, in London, England. These speci-
mems weigh about four tons each.
Neither the king nor any of the ma
tiyes have any knowledge, traditional or
otherwise, who were the sculptors, their
only tradition being that, in ages past,
what is now Easter Island was part of
a now submerged continent. Easter Is
land has no army or police. Drunkenness
and crime are unknown, and socially they
are one great family fl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
GOV. Ruger.

The dinner in honor of Gen. Thomas II
Kruger on Saturday night did not afford
him opportunity to relate some of the
most interesting incidents of his career,
says the New York Press. These occurred
when he was governor of Georgia Meade
unable to persuade Gov. Jenkins to issue
an executive warrant for $40, 900, removed
him and appointed Kruger governor. One
line morning Ruger called on Jenkins. He
was a West Pointer, a gentleman and a
gallant soldier, as Jenkins well knew, and
IL was with great reluctance that he
stated the object of his visit.
Gen. Meade has removed me and ap-
pointed you?' said Jenkins.
Il am here to assume the duties of gov
ernor, said Ruger, land hope, governor
that you will offer no resistance"
Before answering you," responded Jen-
klnS, permit me to ask a question Are
you instructed to use force, if necessary
TO disposseSs me of this office?"
RuSers face flushed. II am governor
and here are my ORDERS" he replied. The
governor quietly inspected the documents
signed by Gen. Meade. Then turning TO
Ruger, he said: "Sir, you have the army
OF the United States at your back. and 7
can summon not even a respectable police
fofee l therefore elect TO bow out to YOU
rather than to file of soldiers with mus.
kets and hayonets, but l denounce this
entlfe processing as an outrage"
jenkins took his departure hid the great
sea- ana left Kruger to run the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
Runs OF THE RACERS.
Scratches Numerous and the Talent
BADLY Dumned.

New Orleans. Feb s-A cold north wind
blew across the stand to-day and made
overcoats and wraps very much In evil
dance. The heavy rain had left the track
very heavy and sticky. and in consequence
che talent We're at Sea Scratches We're
very numerous and left the card apparent
lF tuil % good things. They failed, how
ever 90 materialize and the talent got sew
eral very hard falls. Bloomer was / TO s.
iu the first. but the bulk Of the money
went on Mamie q. for the place. Blhmer
won. but Mamie did not show. ONcye. at
6 TO 8. fen before Star Tobacco, who was
very. well played. Chenoa, al TO 8, nm
lsned third 10 Ban Johnson. at the false
odds Of - TO !, Minnie Mackin getting
the place. ChenOa, however, ran a fine
race after being badly interfered with,
land finished strong.
Squire. at TO S, then went down before
Clarus, who led from start TO finish.
There was a wild plunge on Lizetta, who
was virtually backed off the boards. Mark
$ was an equally hot second choice. and
won in a drive from the long shots Black
Ban and Borderer. LiZetta got away
badly and never bettered her position.
The last race furnished the usual num-
Der OF good things to get even on. Minnie
Clyde, the favOrite, being backed from
to s 10 8. There was a long and tire
some delay at the post caused by the crazy
antics OF horses and jockeys. They We're
finally sent away to a bad start. clyde
and neither showing on the board. Jim
Cornwall won by a head from Tom Dom
ahue. who was backed from 25 to s. and
who should have won.
The starting was good. with the excep-
tion OF the last race. and then the starter
was not at fault. A summary follows:
First Race-Seven furlOngs Bloomer,
l0f. ThOrp, / 10 3, won. with Bon SOir
second and Hawthorne Belle third Time
1:371a.
Second Race-Half mile, for 2-year-olds.
Star Tobacco, III, Murphy, to 5, won,
with OXeye second and Russell third. Time
O;55.
Third Race-Seven furlongs, selling.
Ban johnson, "a, Barrett, Y to l, won.
with Minnie Mackin second and Chenoa
third. Time 1873.
Fourth Race--One mile and seventy
yards, handicap. Clarus, 102, Barrett, 7
to ], won, with Squire G. second and
Wedgfield third. Time 1:22iR
Fifth Race-Six furlongs Mark s.,
Thorp, 2 10 !, won, with Black Ball sec
ond and BOrderer third. Time :22it.
Sixth Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Jim
Cornwall, 109 Matthews, 10 to l. won, with
Tom Donohue second and Rightmore
third. Time 1871
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
CHICAGO AND THE SOUTH.
The Governors Asked TO Appoint
observation-disclosures.

Augusta, Ca, Feb. Sat a meeting of
the Augusta provisional committee of the
Chicago and Southern States Exposition
to-day the following resolutions were
passed:
Resolved, That in addition to the dele
gates provided for from the southern
cities, as suggested and agreed on by the
mayor and council of Chicago the COVER
nors of southern states be authorized and
requested to appoint ten delegates at
large from each state. TO represent the
agricultural, manufacturing, mining, COM
mercial and railroad interests of the south
in the convention called to meet at Chi
cago on the 18th inst, and that the COVER
nor of each state be requested to accom-
pany his delegation. There will be a very
large attendance of manufacturers and
citizens generally from this section of
Georgia and South Carolina at the meeting
in Chicago on the 10Th. The Augusta COM
mittee is receiving assurances every day
of very general and very deep interest on
the part of the south In this exposition
One of the popular features of the open
ing Will be a three days encampment of
southern soldiers on the lake front in Chi
cago as guests of the Chicago volunteer
militia, arranged by Col. Turner, who ac-
companied the Illinois troops on their
southern tour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
BRUNswICK's BUDGET.
The Split of the RcpubIicans-Fears
of n Storm.

Brunswick, Ca, Feb. s.-Justice John p.
Pyles OF the 1.356th district is slowly re-
covering from very severe spell Of i'll
ness.
In republican state circles, Glynn and
Chatham are regarded as two prize coun-
ties, hence the Importance that Is attached
TO their split. Leaders of each faction
have been ofhce-holders under former adj
minstrations, and they rather like it.
Buck and DeveauX have hold OF the string
ends however, and to-days developments
prove that both factions are for Nc
kiney.
Relying confidently on republican
candidate being successful in the
next presidential election the republican
leaders here are beginning to figure on
which Offices they will take, and the dues-
ton OF leadership and dispenser of pat
ronage ranks predominant over all other
thoughts.
H9n. w. F. Symons stated to the Morn
ing News correspondent to-day that he did
not, anticipate being a candidate for the
state Senate. He did not say he would pos
itively not be, and his friends will try and
induce him to change his mind.
The atmosphere around Brunswick to-
day was peculiar and towards evening be-
gan TO excite some alarm among the more
timtd. II had been warm and sultry up to
4 o'clock, but about that time waves of
not air began TO be perceptibly felt, A
heavy wind storm shortly followed but
before any serious results were noticed
rain began to fall. The hot air waves were
so unusual that a big storm was feared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO TRUCK FARMERS

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the fertilizer and seed to the package in which
to ship.
Local selling agents for the Southern Fertil.
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We have now on hand ana In transit the fol.
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Also full line of j. NJ Thorburn & Co g we'll
known seeds.
All our seeds are the best that can be pro-
cared on the market; quality. not quantity.
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All correspondence and inquiries promptly
answered Catalogues OF the smaller seeds
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Read what a wellknown truck farmer and
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say:
Wilmington Island, Jan. II. 1896
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During the past thirty-nine years l have
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
COFFEE COUNTY IMPROVEMENTS.
A COIOred Man Held for Crime That
should Not Have Been Committed

Douglas, Ca, Feb. s.-Miles Lott, col
Ored, charged with murder, was yesterday
committed to Jail, 10 answer the charge
BY Justice McCiovern of the Broxtoa dis
tfict. The case is a queer one There is
a negro, j. Watson, missing. No one has
found his body or knows for a fact that
he is dead. The evidence is all circunl-
stantial. It was proved that Lott came
from the direction of Watson after the
firing of gun was heard in that direction,
Lott is well liked by prominent white men
and can give bond.
Mr. AIcRae of Towns, Ga. is opening up
stock of goods in the King building
Messrs. ]. 7. Relihan & Co. are opening up
a stock of goods in the Peterson block
There is not a vacant store or dwelling in
Douglas. In many cases two families
are occupying one house. Almost daily
new applicants for homes are arriving,
Joel Gaskin, one of Coffee's wealthy and
enterprising citizens, is building at the
Springs. two and half miles from Doug
las a big hotel, and will erect cottages, to
entertain tourists and pleasure seekers
Good cunning and fishing will be some of
the attractions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
KING OF EASTER ISLAND.
A ROYAL PARSONAGE WITH FOUR
HUNDRED SUBJECTS,
It TO a Chilean Firm as Sheep and
Cattle Ranch.
From the Oregonian

From the Oregonian.
Early in October, as the ship Eaton Hall
was in the vicinity of Easter Island, in
the South Pacific, the master, Capt. Laur-
ison concluded to make the island and OBJ
tain some fresh provisions. While he was
standing off the island he was visited by
the king and his STAFF, as well as by the
governor and the agent of the lessee of
the island and large number of the ma
tives.
Capt. Laurison kindly permitted a cor
respondent to take extracts from his log,
experimenting the same with much in
teresting information regarding the ISL
and and its inhabitants. The log reads as
follows:
Tuesday, Oct Shade Easter Island.
When abreast of the village of Matereri
saw boat coming Off shore; shortened sail
and hove ship to; received a visit from
King Teronawah and a number of ma
tives, accompanied by the Chilean gov
ernor, Senior Don Carlos and A. Mach.
who represents a Valparaiso firm, the
lessees of the island, who use it as a
sheep and cattle station.
The island. seen from the sea- has q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
McDonaId.s AppIIcation DenIed.

Washington. Feb. S-The House COM
mittee on elections No. /, Mr.. Daniels of
plication of J. J. Mcdonald to serve no
tice of contest on William A Jones. the
sitting member from the First Virginia
of contest in the limit of time prescribed
by law, and applied to the COMMITTEES for
permission to do so. The committee after
a careful examination decided that the
the application.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
WAITS FROM THE WIRES.
Some of the Days Events Set Forth
in short Stories.

Berlin, Feb Sherman Freedman, d.
rector of the Rhenish Westphalia Bank,
has been arrested on a charge of forgery.
: Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. S.-The jury in
the Ritch murder case did not return a
verdict to-day. They reported once that
they could not agree, and were returned
TO the jury room to wait until Monday
Dayton, o., Feb S.-The r. NJ. Connable
Company, manufacturers of overalls and
heavy clothing. capital stock, $i25,00 as
signed last night. The assets and liza
bilities are not stated, but the failure is
said to be a bad one.
Richmond, Va. Feb S.-The bill to pro-
vide for submitting 10 the people of the
state the question of calling a constitu-
uonal convention was reported to the
senate to-day, from the committee to
which it was referred, with recommen-
dation that 1t do not pass. The measure
was made special order for Feb. 20.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09

Jasper, Fla, Feb s.-Lightning struck
the residence of Col. A. B. Small this
evening, knocking the corner of one room
off and doing considerable other damage.
Mrs. Small and a little daughter were
washing their hands in basin Just a few
feet from the corner knocked off but
jured, except by pieces of the basin
thrown against them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
PHILADEIPHIA's FLOOD.
The Swollen Streams Reeede to
Their Normal Condition.

Philadelphia, Feb. s.-The Delaware and
schuylkill rivers have receded 10 about
their normal condition. Very little indi-
cation of the food remains and business
on the river front has been resumed. The
Balumore and Ohio railroad station, on
the Schuylkill front. at Twenfv-foi,rtb
ana Chestnut streets, the lower floor of
Wh;ch was flooded to such an extent that
IRAN service was interfered with. is now
cleared and traffic on the line has baen
Ieopened. There was an entire restora-
Ton Of schedules last evening, and trains
moved last night and to-day with the
customary promptness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
Two INFECT Cue on by a saw.

Albany, Ga, Feb. S.-Cruger & PAGES
variety works, in this city, was again the
scene Of an accident this morning, which
resulted in Eugene Rosenthal a white
saw that sent the piece OF timber throueh
Culpeppers thighs yesterday Culpepper
Is getting along nicely, notwithstanding
his terrible wound.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-09
THERE Is A POINT

On the down grade of quantity and price
where cheapness ceases to be economy.
We never cross that line.
IN QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE
Our Groceries equal the best You can't
possibly be deceived
AS TO PRICE
When you know the character of the
goods you buy.
Best London Layer Raisins. .10c 10
Loose Muscatel Raisins. ........ SC III
Mixed Nuts four varieties. .10c ID
California Prunes, 3 sizes. SC, 10c and 121hc
pound.
Fancy Exaggerated Apricots.. =. ......2oc u
California Evaporated Peaches. 80. .10c III
Fancy Peeled Peaches zoe ID
Finest quality California Sliced Peach
-. -'..-s ,'.'..-'''l LOG cdL
imported French Peas. .....lbc can
Motifs Pure Apple Cider............5oc gal
JAS. McGRATH & co.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
GARDEN SEEDS.

GARDEN SEEDS.
Market gardeners should remem-
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savannah. Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
UHfT VIM JUSTICE yOHy mr.
itis Claimed That He Can Break Tn tho
HOBBS IL He Will

John and Edward Mercer. William
"rlgg and Ralfe Glover, sons Of Messrs
I. a. Mercer James Grigg and RoIfe E.
Glover. respectively. will be prisoners
III the Police Court Tomorrow morning
fhey are members of the Hobo, gana Of
south Third street and are charged with
throwing rocks in the street. These bows
were repored 10 the Second police STA
uoh yesterday by Officer Poindexter.
When the "HObOs' were before Justice
Crulehield last week he publicly an
nounced that If any of them were brought
before him again he would send them 10
the Reformatory. 1t now remains 10 be
seen If he Will DO his duty and enforce
law and order. Unless something is done
and That at once. the citizens in that sec
ton OF the city will take the law i'm their
own hands and provide for themselves
that protection which they have a right 10
expect from the city
The residents of south Third street
claim that Justice John can break I'D this
gang Of bad boys IL he will enforce the
law as il should be- and not impose an
aosurdly low fine as was done last week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
THE STATE CONVENTION.
THE WORK 10 RE DONE BY THAT
BODT.
Delegates tn the National Convention to be
Chosen and Platform of the Party
Adopted-Thc Representation.

Since the adjournment OF tho General
Assembly the eyes OF the statesmen OF
Virginia are directed towards the next
Important event. the Democratic State
Convention. that IS to be held in stanton
on June 9Th. While there will be no
nominations made. the Only object being
the selection Of Virginia's delegates 20 the
National Democratic Convention. which
will be held at Chicago on July 1th, yet
It is to be made a great gathering Of
Democratic leaders and workers from all
sections OF the state TO infusc new life
and interest in the party and drive out
the apathy that has been manifested OF
late. Nirginias representation at the
National convention Will consist OF
twelve delegates. one for each of the ten
congressional districts, and two delegates
ct large. As 10 who the delegates will
be. nothing definite can, OF course, be
< nd at this time. Among the names
OF those spoken OF for delegates at large
are mentioned Senator John W. Daniel
and Speaker John Il. Ryan.
a PLATFORM.
Another important subject that is 70
be tackled by the State Convention will
be the framing Of platform that gives
satisfaction 10 the greatest number OF
Democrats In the Commonwealth. one
of the pianks that will no doubt re-
Quire a great deal Of careful deliberation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
l.. 4. PAUL. Going fe New York

Mr. PAUL has been managing the bust
ness OF the Richmond Music Company for
the past five years I'm this city Previous
10 his taking charge of the business 70.
Richmond Music Company, ne was the
manager of Saunders a Stayman's bust
ness, whose headquarters are i'm Balti-
more, and who established a branch house
In Richmond In lsSs for the sale of pianos
and organs.
Mr.. Pauli has been very successful in
the past year as publisher of sheet-mu-
sic. and has concluded 10 devote his en-
tire time 10 publishing and wholesaling
music, and has resigned as manager for
Richmond Music Company. and will To-
cate In New York city. that being a very
much better field to operate in. Mr.. Pauil
is the author of the famous Ben Hur
Chariot Race March" which has had a
phenomenal sale OF 1fty thousand copies
during the past twelve months.
Mr.. j. q. Cosby. who has been associa-
ted with MIR. Paul. several years. has
assumed the MANAGEMENT OF The Rich
mond Music Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
The Piedmont Gold Fields.
What New Processes Are Doing in the Virginia God-Beang
Region.

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