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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

lazy and proud as your mother was
she'd rather freeze to death than ask
a penny"
The girl stood by the stove, with one
foot resting on the fender. 1t was her
apparent Indifference that reused the
anger Of the man. He spread the
money in his palm, and counted it.
Twenty cents, you lazy good-for-
nothing. How are we going to pay the
rent with that?"
The girl neither answered nor showed
that she had heard. When she had
partly dried her feet she went to the
cupboard and, bringing some brown
bread and cheese, sat them on the ia
bic. She then wheeled her fathers
chair to the board. and sal down to the
cherries supper. She broke off bits of
bread and ate as though unconscious of
what she was doing.
You'd be glad enough to see your
father turned out. wouldn't you? Rent
coming due and nothing to pay it
with" He waited for a reply, but the
girl naO nOtnlns 10 say.
Three days more, then nothing to do
but freeze and starve to DEATH" he con-
tinued, watching closely TO see the
effect. The face opposite remained
unchanged.
"Say, SAL" here the surly tone chang
ed into a coax.ng whine. bill Bradden
was around to-day again, and ne says
he'd be willing and glad to marry you.
Now, Bradden's got money enough to
take us both in, and a good home for
your poor Old
The dark eyes slowly raised to his
great, glowing eyes, burning with rage
and scorn.
I'D starve before I'd marry that Bill
Bradden. I'd rather starve, anyway,
tina, live out this-th.s-what Is called
life"
well see, my girl" was the reply.
spoken so quietly as to sound ominous.
.Youll marry Bill Bradden, or you'll
leave home"
"4omer and the girl laughed a mis-
cradle little laugh.
Nothing in the determined expression
Of the girl betrayed the agitation in her
mind as she quietly rose and cleared
away the dishes, pilins the crusts and
bits of cheese in the bowl for their
breakfast. Suddenly a figure passed
the window. In an instant the girl
had sprung to the door and bolted it.
A loud rap sounded. She went on
putting away the supper things. The
vigorous pounding continued.
'Sal! Let me in"
She did not answer but slowly light
ed the candle and. passing the window
at which the man stood peering in,
went upstairs. She listened at the pipe
hole and heard her father open the
door to admit the visitor.
THAT girl of yours is a rare one. The
minute she sees me coming n runs
and bolts the door in my face. II
doesn't look very encouraging, eh, Gar
rick"
"Just you have patience, Bradden
The girls got to have some OF the stub
! bornness knocked out of her, that's all
But say, old fellow, about the cash
It's agreed and written down in blaci
and white that you are to hand 1t ovel
the night you marry her?'
THAT'S the bargain. The girls
prize and I'm willing to pay well FOL
her. Clip her wings Garrick, that !
will be straight sailing.
Let me see-this is the 18th. Three
DAYS more and then Say, Bradden
what do you say to doing the thing 81
tomorrow night Shed b Just ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01
NEVER A OF HIM,
Yet Chinatown Gave Ii Hung Chang
n Royal Reception.

n Royal Reception.
The visit of Ii Hung Chang to China
town was an event the like Of which
was never before known in that famous
quarter of New York City. Flags, ban
ners and lanterns Of all sizes, shapes
and colors, together with other decora-
tons, made a gorgeous sight that fair
ly bewudered the eye. But in spite Of
the great reception he was given by
his countrymen, it is said on the author
ity of one of the largest merchants Of
the colony that very few residents Of
Chinatown had heard eve the name
of the viceroy until they learned that
he was going to visit New York City.
The decorations, which hung In such
great profusion from every building
and window In the colony, were put
out In a purely mechanical way, and
expressed no sentiment of loyalty to
their countryman.
In China the viceroy goes about his
business without attracting any atten-
ton, and his name Is not known among
the masses, it Is said, except In large
cities and along the line Of n~avigable
rivers. The inland Cinnamon know lit
tie about rulers. except the local author
tiles, and II Ii Hung Chang went
through China he would not attract
one-quarter the attention that was Civ
en- to his presence in Mott street. The
yiceroy is only a great man In China
town because he is honored by Ameri-
cans, and the Celestials fell in line and
took their queue" from what they
saw and heard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

love as he has never loved in all his
empty, lonely life. Sal, will you marry
me?"
She thrust the pawn ticket In his
hand.
Its the odd number that's not re-
decmed-take it." she said, YEARLY, and
Pau, Oldfeld kissed the beautiful up
turned face and held her in his arms,
saying, "Mine-my own-by consent
and right Of law"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01
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Trips Undertaken for Health's sake
VIII be rendered more beneficial. and the
~fatigues OF travel counteracted, II the voyager
will take along with him Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, and use that protective and en-
abling tonic, nerve invigorant and appetizer
regularly. Impurities In air and water are
neutralixed by 1t. and 1t Is a matchless tran
Quillixer and regulator OF the stomach. liver
and bowels. 1t counteracts malaria. rheu-
matism. and q tendency to kidney aud bad
der ailments,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

A bride in Montreal appeared at the
altar with her pet canary fastened to
her shoulder by a golden chain. During
the marriage ceremony the bird broke
into song.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

Silence eve shows itself to so great
an advantage as when 1t is made the
reply to calumny and defamation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

One Of the most remarkable things
about language is the rapidity with
which, under certain circumstances. 1t
changes and under others remains IL
most fixed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

An Antarctic iceberg has been seen
that Is twenty miles wide, forty miles
In length and eight hundred feet In
hoiuhf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

I shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mu.ligan.
Plumstead. Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

II not oAoee being taught BY . man. take this good
advice. Try Dobbtns' Eiecs.sc Soap next 1onday. Il
Just how good It il. BIZ sure to get NO imitation. There
are lots OF them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

There is no condition Of life that ex-
cludes a wise man from discharging
his duty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

The smallest children are nearest
heaven, as the smallest planets are
nearest the sun,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

Mr.. wlnalow.e SoorHlso SYRUP for Childrea
6eething; Oottens the gums. reouces i~nEamm alton
ellays pain. cures ~ind colo. Is csnts , bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q constitutional cure. Price Is cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-01

Restoring Wilted Flowers.
Wilted 3 q be restored by plac-
ing the stems In hot water for Z min
ute.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
LOCAL PER sONAL.

Mr.. C. A. Maxwell Of Augusta is in the
city.
Rev. Percival McIntire Of Chicago is IN
the city.
Mr.. S. V. Hough of Lancaster. Fla, is in
the city.
Mr.. w. w. Beach of waycross is at the
Pulaski.
Mr.. G. w. Deem of waycross is at the
Screven.
Mr.. c. R. Knight of Gainesville. Fla, is
in the city.
DR.. W. E. Fitch Of Durham, N. c., is at
the De Soto.
Mr. Adams Ganahl is visiting his family
in Augusta.
Mr.. NJ w. Cullen of Atlanta is guest
of the Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. A. Hawkins Of Americas
are in the city.
Mr.. R. d. WILLY of Darien is registered
at the Pulaski.
Mr.. r. NJ Hull left last night by the Cen
trail for Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Parker Of Tampa
are in the city.
Mr.. S. G. Lang of sandersvllle is a
guest of the Screven. 1t -
Miss Caro- duBibnon has returned to the
city. after a visit to Miss Margaret Reed
of Augusta.
The friends of Miss Marie Lippman are
glad to learn she is rapidly recovering from
a fall from her bicycle.
Hon Wallace S. Jones, consul general
at Rome. Italy, is in the city. He arrived
last Tuesday, via Washington, where he
made brief call on the President. Mr.
Jones has been at his post ever since his
appointment three and a half years ago
He was consul at Messina under Mr.
Cleveland's first administration, who
showed his appreciation Of his valuable
services by giving him a more important
position on his reelection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
A BAD DAY FOR VISITORS.
Two WelI-KnOwn o. S. $. Co. Officers
on La Grnnde Duchesse.


1t was a bad day yesterday for visitors
to the new steamship La Grande Duchesse.
In spite Of the weather, however, quite
number went down to look at the new
steamship, the larger number of them be-
ing Central railroad or Ocean Steamship
Company employees.
On account of the bad weather, 1t has
been decided that those Wishing to see her
will be given an opportunity on her next
trip to Savannah. A special day for Wis
itors will, no doubt be provided at that
time, just as was the case on this trip on
which the special day was of no advantage
on account of the inclement weather.
There are many people in the city who
want a look at the new steamer, and they
will undoubtedly take the first pleasant
opportunity they have of going over it.
There are two officers on the new steam
er in whom Savannahians are particularly
interested. Capt. o. r. Doughty is in
charge of her as the pilot representing
the Ocean Steamship Company, and it is
his particular duty to handle her when she
is going into or coming out of the ports of
New York or of Savannah. There is more
responsibility attaching to Capt. Doughty
than to any man on board, as he has
charge of the steamship at the times and
under the circumstances when there is
the greatest danger Of accident
Capt. Doughty was formerly captain of
the Dessoug, running between Savannah
and Philadelphia, but when she was taken
off, he was made first officer on one of
the New York ships. He now has a posi-
ton of the highest responsibility and one
of the greatest honors on the line, as he
has TO handle the most valuable vessel in
and out of the ports. Capt Doughty made
his way up from the mast, and it is of
great credit to his ability that he now has
perhaps the most important and respon-
sfble position on the largest and most val
uaple coastWlse steamer on the Atlantic
coast.
The other officer on board representing
the Ocean Steamship Company, is Mi.
Alex Faver, the purser. Mr. Faver was
| formerly purser on the City of Birminc.
ham, but has been placed temporarily on
the La Grande Duchesse. Mr. Geo. 9.
Patton is the purser of the steamer be-
longing to the regular crew, and he will
probably assume the duties of the office
as soon as he becomes familiar with the
business between Savannah and New
York, after which Mr. Faver will resume
his position on one of the other steamers
of the New York line.
The visitors, who saw the La Grande
Duchesse yesterday were greatly pleased
with her There is no questioning the
fact that she is the finest steamer on the
coast, and that her equipment and fur
nishings excel anything that has ever
been seen here. There were some how
ever, who thought that she did not pre-
sent as pleasant and home-like an appear
ance as do the other steamers of the line.
those which are known so WELL and on
which many have been so fond Of making
the sea trip. They will doubtless over
come this view however, after having
made trip or two on her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
-<--s------
IN A BAD CONDITION.
Patrons and Stall Keepers Complain
ing About the City Market Roof.

Patrons ana stall Keepers Complaint
ing About the City Market Roof.
There have been numerous complaints
with regard to the condition of the city
market. 1t has been more than two months
since the south wall was blown in by the
storm, which came on Sept 20, and the
roof has not been put over that portion of
it yet.
Both those who visit the market and
those who rent stalls there are making
complaints, and they say there was no
reason why it should have been left I'M
rooted until this time. The two days rain
has made them suffer severely, and many
of them are outspoken in their denunca-
ton of whoever has charge of the matter,
and has delayed SO long the matter of max
ing the necessary repairs.
The wall has been replaced but the roof
has not been put on, and the water has
been beating in through the open space
ever since the rain began. The proprie-
tors of stalls near this part of the market
do not get any rebate on their rent. al
though they lose business on account Of
their location besides having their stock
damaged by the rain. The repairing of the
market, several prominent citizens say,
has been unnecessarily neglected and hun
dreds of people have been made to suffer
perhaps by one mans carelessness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
STATUS OF THE COMMISSIONS.
The commissioners Replies I
Mayor Myers Letter.

INT tom mtsS1OnerS Replies 10
Mayor Myers Letter.
About a month ago Mayor Myers ad-
dressed a letter to each of the city com
missions, requesting an expression OF
opinion as to the law governing its de-
partment, and any suggestions which
lhey might have TO make as to advisable
amendments.
Replies from the police, water and fire
commissions were read at last nights
meeting of council.
The police commission made the follow
ing reply:
Under the first item, we beg to say
mat commission charged with nothing
tIse put the administration of the police
apartment ought to be more effective in
.'s administration thana committee from
council, burdened with other affairs. Yet,
me commission, 80 far, is an experiment,
aua II depends entirely upon the compost
uoh OF the board. whether 1t can be con-
auered an Improvement over the old
MeIhod. AS to amendments, which would
suengthen the present law, we think that
proper amendments ought TO be enacted
uenhlng more closely the power of the
mayor towards the police department In
our opinion, only in cases Of urgency
ooght the mayer to communicate di-
lectly with the chief OF police and his
department. on all ordinary occasions
every communication or2request from the
mayor ought to 90 through the board Of
commissioners.
IL is further our opinion. that licenses
i" ITINERARY shows, vendors of patent med
zines and other fakirs, ought only to be
issued by the clerk of council, after prop
investigation by the police department
"uu endorsement Of the application for
me ~, Incense by the board Of commissioners.
ne location of such people in the city
UNITS OF Savannah for pursuing their
Gdue' ought to be absolutely under the
direction Of the police department.
me members of the board Of commits
eloners' whilst appointed by the mayor,
ouBht to be subject 70 investigation by
oouhcil and TO removal by council from
'iiCe IN case of public interest.
under the present law no appointment
IAN De made on the police force by the
w liinissioners, except by recommendation
wi me chief. We think that the recon-
mendation Of the chief ought to be upheld,
"ul unanimous vote Of the commission
"ught to have the legal power Of appoint
chief" '''S
me water commissioners replied that Il
nau no suggestions to make relative to
@eulendlng the present law. at having been
,puhd from the past years experience,
nat II nils every requirement. In the
union Of this board IL Is a vast improve
"ient over the old method OF allowing the
Dualrman Of the water committee to be the
oo@H'eeutive Of the department In the oper-
"''Vn OK the department, the commission
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
WILL START THE TOURISTS.
The Cold weather VIII Begin Their
Flight south.

The passenger men of the Florida lines
are expecting great results from the cold
snap in the rush of tourists from north
ern ice to southern sunshine. Many of
the confirmed winter tourists who. as
regularly as the years roll round make
trips to Florida, do not leave the north
until the first severe cold weather has
come. But when it does come comes the
signal for their departure, and prepara-
tions are made for an immediate fight to
= more congenial cline.
Cold weather is the rock upon which
the passenger people build the house Of
their hopes for a big tourist travel and
it's coming is always anxiously looked for
big difference is expected in the busi-
ness that is now being done with tourists
and that which will be done in weeks
time.
The Plant systems vestibule train be-
tween New York and Florida will not be
put on until Jan. Is, at about which time
the southern movement is greatest.
Double daily trains are now run through
with sleeping cars on from New York TO
Jacksonville and Tampa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
CITY BREvITIEs.

The game Of indoor base ball to have
taken place last night at the Y. M. G. A.
gymnasium betw cen the Y. M. G. A. and
Y. NJ. II. A. teams has been postponed I'M
I'll next Wednesday night on account OF
the bad weather.
The cooking contest at Lindsay & Nor
gans, which commenced yesterday, at
tracted a large crowd Of ladies and chill
dren. the Indictment weather not being
sufficient to keep them away In matter
in which all future house keepers are in
terested. Mr. p. H. Johnson Of the Buck
Stove & Range Company OF ST. Louis, IS
in charge Of the contest. The exhibition
and contest will close on Saturday at 8
O'Clock p. m, at which time the awards
will be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
PORT PARAGRAPHs.
Maritime Matters of Local and Gem
eraI Interest.

erHl INTEREST,"
The statistical summary Of vessels Of
the world lost or withdrawn shows that
during last year 1927 vessels Of sOs,72s tons
were lost, excluding vessels OF less than
100 tons. OF the number lost, 80 vessels
of 372, 1853 tons we're steamers and 927 Of
433, Sl5 tons we're sailing vessels.i Notwith-
standing losses the tonnage Of the United
Kingdom has increased 10000 tons since
1891. Forty per cent. of all vessels lost Is
caused by STANDINGS and kindred casu-
ali.les Twenty per cent. OF the vessels
removed from the merchant fleets Of the
world end their career by Condemnation
and digmantling. Collision Is accountable
for the loss Of Is per cent. Of all steam
vessels lost and abandonment at sea for
IA per cent. of sailing vessels. The mer-
chant navles which exceed total Of l. 900. =
600 tons are those of the United Kingdom.
the British colonies, the United States OF
America. France, Germany and Norway
The United Kingdom shows the smallest
percentage Of loss. only "a per cent Of
the tonnage owned. Last years loss ex-
ceeded the average OF that Of the last
four years. The United Kingdoms loss OF
steamers is only 2.33. while the average
Of the six largest navies Is 2.5 while Eng
lands sailing vessels lost is only as per
cent. as compared with the average GO
Of the other large nayies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
NO REPLY TO THEIR CHALLENGE
Hussars Revolver Club Waiting 60
Hear From the KniclSerbockers.

Mr.. c. $. Richmond of the Hussars' Re
volver Club has telegraphed Mr.. ]. S. Con-
lin, the celebrated shot and instructor OF
the Knlckerbocker Revolver Club Of New
York for an answer to the challenge the
Hussars sent the Knickerbockers a few
days ago.
X is thought the New York club is so
fully occupied IN its contest now in prog
ress in that city that no opportunity has
been found for q formal acceptance OF the
challenge. From the reports sent out from
New York, however. II would seem that
the challenge has been accepted. and that
The contest wa be shot by telegraph as
proposed.
MIR. Richmond will probably receive an
answer to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03

Justice NaughtIn Now Has the Keep
sake Her Admirer Gave Her.
The diamond ring, which caused the
trouble between John II. Dave Of Florida
and Mrs. Cleveland. is now in the possess
ton of Justice Naughtln.
Mr. Dave took out a writ Of bail in
trover for the recovery Of the ring. The
writ was served upon Mrs Cleveland and
she surrendered the ring TO await the re-
suit Of a hearing before Justice Naughtin.
The case is likely to develop some inter-
esting features when II comes up In court,
IL It gets there. When Dave was arrested
by the police his name was put on the
docket as John Law. The name on the
warrant in Justice Naughtin's court Is John
Fl. Dave, and that, Mrs Cleveland says,
is her annoyers real name.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
AT THE THEATER.
Minnie Maddern-Fiske's Successful
Production of Her New Play.

Minnie Maddern-Ffske's Successful
Production of Her New Play.
Considering the Indictment weather last
night Miss Minnie Madden Fiske had an
excellent audience at her presentation of
the Right to Happiness, a three-act com
edy from the German by Marguerite Mer-
ington.
OF course Mrs. Fiske was the center
piece of the play and her acting is too
we'll known to need comment. 1t is the
natural through and through, her whole
idea being to make her characters appear
as they would in life She has the re-
markable faculty of portraying the nat
ural as it should be- and her acting was
much enjoyed by all who were present.
Miss Belle Stokes, as Lily, did some
splendid work. and Mr.. James NJ. Col
Vile, as DR.. Lee. was very good. The
male characters, as a rule, however, were
ordinary.
Mrs. Fiske and her company go from
here to Tampa, where they open the new
theater just built by President H. B.
Plant of the Plant system.
The entertainment, which was to have
been given Tuesday night by Golden Rule
Circle of the Kings Daughters at Masonic
Temple, and was afterwards postponed
until tonight, has been again postponed
until tomorrow night. Tickets will hold
good
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
PuMMELLED HIM WITH A CLUB.
A Fruit Dealer Tackles n Negro
Caught RObbing His Cash Drawer

Christopher Mitz. a Greek, and Andrew
Jackson. colored, were arrested early yes
terday by Policeman York.
Mitz and his brother George keep a
fruit stand at No 50 West Broad street.
When the policeman happened along,
Christopher was beating Jackson with a
club. When arrested he charged that he
had caught Jackson robbing the money
drawer Of the fruit store. Both men
were taken to the barracks.
Mitz stood his own bond. depositing 500
in bills with the sergeant. He preferred
a charge Of larceny against Jackson, and
the latter was locked up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-03
win return a scaled Verdict.

The trial OF the case of Simpson Rheda
and Thomas Jenkins against Mr.. Joseph
Hull, on a contract for ditching. amount
ing to about S7G0. was concluded in the city
court yesterday and at a late hour last
night the jury was stu out with lnstruc-
lions 10 return a sealed verdict. The suit
grew out OF the fact that Mr.. Hull consid-
cred the contract made on the basis Of a
linear yard, and the workmen claimed
that Il was per cubic yard. The verdict
will probably be returned this morning,