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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
The venenueInn Dispute.

The people are not as much interested
in the Venezuelan dispute as they were
six months or more ago. They are much
more concerned about the outcome Of the
political campaign. which is now fairly
begun. STILL the announcement made
by Mr.. Balfour in the House of Commons
last Saturday in answer to question by
Sir william Harcourt. that the govern
ment iNad reason to expect a peaceful
settlement of the dispute, could not have
caused other than a feeling Of satsfac-
ton in this country.
The dispatches from London stated that
Mr. Balfour's announcement was received
with signs Of approval by the House of
Commons. At no time has there been a
desire on the part Of the people of Great
Britain to nave trouble with this country.
over the Venezuelan matter and it is
certain that the people Of this country
have desired only a peaceful settlement
of the question.
While an agreement as to what shall
be submitted to arbitration has not been
arrived at by the two governments the
| prospect is excellent that one will be
reached. The only difference between
Lord Salisbury and Secretary Olney re
lates to territory occupied by British
subjects. Lord Salisbury proposed that
territory so occupied should not be
the subject Of arbitration. Secretary Oh
| ney suggested that if the arbtrators
| found that territory belonging to one
| party to the dispute was occupied by
! the other, such occupation, in arriving at
a settlement, should be given such weight
as reason, justice and international law
require. That seems to be fair and from
what Mr.. Balfour stated the inference
is that Lord Salisbury is inclined to ac-
cept the suggestion.
In the event that the Venezuelan mat
ter is settled President Cleveland will
get much of the credit for its settlement
one administration after another had
taken hold of it in a half-hearted way
and accomplished nothing. He took hold
Of it with firm grip. and the English
government found that no further delay
in its settlement would be tolerated
Hence we may reasonably expect that the
Venezuelan dispute win be disposed of be
fore the end of the present administra.
| ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
Democratic Prohibition.
From the Washington Post Qnd).

The Georgia democrats are in favor of
the only kind of prohibition that prohibits.
They stand by and for ideal option. The
only prohibition that is not a bald farce
is that which is produced by local option.
In Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont, and
Kansas, where state prohibition is in
force" the law IS a dead letter in every
city, town or village where there is any
considerable opposition to its enforcement
The worst liquor sold in the United States
is sold in those states. and in the meanest
tipping shops. If each of those states had
a local option law they could have actual
prohibition where it was wanted and a
well-regulated, instead of an Illicit, dan
gerous, and disgraceful traffic in places
where prohibition was not wanted. 1t
seems somewhat paradoxical, but 1t is.
nevertheless, a fact. that the democratic
party, always opposed to prohibition, is
the friend Of the only kind of legislation
that assures prohibition. The southern
states have for many years been the bene-
ticiaries of local option. and the prohibit
ton party fights the democrats in the
south just as it does the republicans in the
north. It aims at the impossible and has
no tolerance for the best that is practical
bic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
A Useful Barn.

A bicyclist recently made little jour-
ney into the country, says the Kansas
City Star. AS he wheeled along the road
he came to a farm house, the owner of
which he knew slightly. AS he drank a
gourdful of water at the pump he noticed
that the farmers barn had an unusual
look. The last time he had seen It it had
the usual coating of silver gray painted
by time and weather.
Been fixing up the barn, haven't you?"
he asked the farmer.
YES It's all new painted" answered
the farmer proudly AN 1 reckon it's
mighty pretty Iookin' too. Ye see. a fell
Ter came along one day an says he be-
longs to paintin' syndicate in Chicago as
was out to paint all the barns in the coun-
try free, an he said he would paint mine
if I wanted him to. So 1 says: Go
ahead if it don't cost nothin'.' l went to
town with a load of hay an when 1 got
back the barn was painted, shore
enough
The barn had been painted a bright yell
low, as a good background for vari-color-
ed advertisements with letters a foot or
two long. The advertisement of a patent
medicine covered both sides of the roof
IN letters of red, blue and green against
the yellow. Chewing tobacco shoes,
soap, hams and other commodities were
pictured and told about on every availa-
BILE space.
when l got back" continued the far
mer, "the Teller that was paint'n' says to
me: I put a few signs on the barn says
he, but you won't mind that none, an
they're good readin' matter when the pa
per don't come -
Anyhow, it didn't cost nothin' to paint
the barn, an I'll be darned if the boys
amt a-larnin' to read from it, which 1
consider pretty cheap edication these
hare! times"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
DYSPEPSIA
DID IT
Weakened One Mans Constitution
Until 1t Brought Him to
Deaths Door.

Mr.. James S. Harrison, a well-known
and highly respected citizen of Cleve-
land, o., was for years a sufferer from
dyspepsia and general debility, and in
his weakened condition, resulting from
the above causes, he had the additional
ill-luck to fall victim to malaria from
this complication of disorders. Mr..
Harrison S condition was becoming very
serious, when he commenced to take P.
p. P, Lippman's Great Remedy It's
effects were marked and immediate.
Read his letter to us. Its earnestness
is apparent:
GENTLEMEN: For the benefit of all
suffering from dyspepsia and general
debility beg to submit my testimonial
as to the efficacy of your P. P. F., Lipp-
mans Great Remedy, as a positive
cure for all the distressing complaints
from which suffered
My system was also full of Malaria
and my condition was growing very
serious had no appetite, was losing
strength and was completely broken
down in health, but now my health is
completely restored, and can eat like
a field laborer, without the slightest
fear of any serious results.
take great pleasure in telling the
world that P. P. P. did the grand work
of restoring me to my accustomed
health. Yours truly,
JAMES S. HARRISON,
Cleveland, O.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

According to a Tribune cable dispatch
a change in Spain's Cuban policy may be
expected within the next few weeks. Elk
Premier sagasta and the opposition to the
government party in the Cortes are dis
satisfied with Weyler's management Of af-
fairs, and decline to vote for the supplies
needed to carry on operations in Cuba
unless the government VIII agree to ac-
cept the plan of old Marshal Martinez
Campos. That plan is to grant such con-
cessions to the island in the direction Of
autonomy as would wean from the insur-
gent leaders most Of their followers. bv
removing the causes for their discomfort
This stand Of the sagasta party puts The
government in an embarrassing position.
The troops now in Cuba have not been
paid for some time, and there are no
funds With which to pay them. There are
also $1,000 troops at seaport towns in
Spain awaiting transportation to Cuba.
ana they cannot be transported until
money is made available for the purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
From Up-To-Datt

FROM Op-l O-Ddte.
No doubt you're very sweet, my blooming
dear,
And very muscular. and greatly wise,
And yet you'll hardly do for me, l fear,
Though so much learning in your small
head lies,
And you've such darling eyes.
It's fine to see you "biking," I confess;
You're splendid form; you hold your
head so high
You're cultured much. You think, 1
shrewdly guess.
You're worth a dozen fellows such as 1.
Still, sweet, do not sigh
You're clever. dear, and have pleasant
wit
In very truth, like to see you round
You're brave and gay and quite au fait.
but yet
For sweet loves ways you are a bit pro-
found,
And then, you're masculinely gowned.
So by your leave, will resume my flight
I seek the arms Of charming Gwendolyn,
A girl of gowns, perhaps not over bright,
But sweetly. neatly, strictly feminine.
Wise maid, love bids to you good night
-Son-I proposed to Rebecca, mutter,
but she choost turn up her nose ad me.
Mutter-Is id possible!-Truth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

From the Philadelphia Record Den

The theft of the Robert e. Lee ivy from
its bed near one of the walls of Yale Uni
versity, where it was only recently plant
ed by the graduating class of 80, has
probably been the work of a bigot instead
of mere vandal of curios. Such a climax
to the unhappy controversy over the origi-
nal acceptance of the ivy is nothing short
of disgraceful One may question the strict
appropriateness of such an ivy among the
Old elms of New Haven; yet since the
southern members of the class carried the
day on their proposition to plant it, the
ivy should have been left to flourish to that
green old age when such deeds of narrow
minded rancor would be unheard of. Yale
counts many southerners among her sons,
and she would not have needed to blush
for her romantic memorial of one of the
noblest Americans-even if a confederate
leader-who ever lived.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

The committee Of fire insurance agents
that went to Atlanta to see the executive
committee Of the Southeastern Tariff As
ISOLATION has secured a suspension Of the
purpose Of the association to raise the fire
rates in this city. and has made its re-
port to the local board of underwriters.
What is the next step?
It is understood that the association
bases its purpose to increase the rates
upon two things, namely. an inefficient
fire department. and an inadequate water
supply.
The question that should be determined
at once IS whether the trouble is with the
FIRE or water department or both. We
have had three rather costly fires within
the last few months, and it is not diff
cult matter to determine whether or not
there was an adequate supply. of water
during any one of them, or whether the
fires were handled with skill and judg-
ment by the fire department. Let us have
an investigation so that all the facts may
be known. II the water supply is ample
and the fire department is well managed,
then the association has no excuse for
raising the rates but If there was a lack
of water or the fires were unskilfully han
died then It has excuse for raising the
rates unless the things complained Of are
remedied.
This matter of fire insurance and protec-
ton against fire is a purely business one,
and should be so treated. The whole city
is interested in It..
The insurance agents should at once
demand an investigation Of the recent fires
by committee of business men. II
should be a thorough and impartial inves-
tigauon. If there was fault anywhere
let the blame be placed where it belongs.
II the investigation shows that the as
| ISOLATION has good ground for complaint
that the water supply is not what il
should be or that the fire department is
| ineficient-let the remedy be applied a
once. 1t is hurtful to Savannah to have
the Southeastern Tariff Association
! threaten to raise the insurance rates ever!
| time there is a fire of any consequence,
in the city. If the city is at fault let u!
! know, it and the trouble corrected, ant
let US set about correcting it at once, ant
in n way that will leave no doubt as t.
| what our purpose is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

In the ten years war Gen. Weyler won
the nickname Of 1.-The butcher" 1t would
seem, if reports from Cuba are to be de-
pended upon, that he is seeking to perpet-
uate that sobriquet. 1t is not reasonable
to suppose that the Spanish soldiers who
butchered Charles Gown would have per-
petrated such an outrage unless by the
open or tacit Instructions of the captain
general. 1t seems. however, that Wey-
lers unspeakable cruelty is not confined
to Americans or Cubans, but is sometimes
visited upon his own officers. Not long
ago young lieutenant was supected of
having had communication with one of
the insurgent chiefs. He was summoned
to the castle and confronted with the
charge. There was no evidence against
him. Although the lieutenant protested
his innocence. Weyler coolly informed
him that unless he killed himself he
would be shot for treason. The young
man wrote a letter to his uncle giving
him the details of the interview and pro-
testing again that he was innocent. and
then shot himself. With such a tyrant in
charge of Spain's interests, it is not to be
wondered at that Cuba has so many and
such staunch friends in this country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

Some time ago somebody made the an
nouncement that Mai. Mckinley would go
upon the stump and make speeches right
up to election day. 1t seems. how
ever, that the announcement was an err
TOR. Mr.. Hanna says his candidate will
not go upon the stump at all.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

The theatrical people produced living
pictures" Jakey Coxey was the origina-
tor of the diving protest" or "the protest
with boots on" But it remained for At
lanta TO bring out the living petition. i"
which newest thing under the sun was
presented to Gov. Atkinson day or two in
behalf Of convicted murderer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
The Outlook bright.
From the Nashville American Dem

The fight is on in the group of states
contiguous to Chicago. This is recognized
by the party's managers, and the selec-
ton of Chicago as principal headquarters
shows the battle in the middle western
states is to be vigorously waged and
fought to a finish. The outlook for demo-
cratic victory is good and growing better
each day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

We agree with Commissioner Chaplin
that already too much time has been
spent on Casey canal. Thirty years in
draining Cuyler swamp. and the work not
yet completed! No wonder the commits
eioner thinks it time that work on Casey
canal was pushed ahead little more Wig
Orously. His remarks suggest the inquiry
whether it wouldn't be advisable to
change the system of making county i'm
provements-that is, whether it wouldn't
be advisable to have a board Of public
works, so that the policy controlling pub
lie works wouldn't be changed every
time new set of county commissioners
was elected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

The state tax returns for this city and
county for this year show an increase of
nearly 100000 as compared with those of
last year, while those of Atlanta and Full
ton county show falling off of about ST.
100000. Yet there are some people in this
community who seldom have a good word
to say for Savannah. while they are all
the time blowing about the pluck and pro
gress of Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

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P. P. P. is the deadly foe and van
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Scrofula, which is hereditary and
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

Tom Watson may be able to see per-
sonal vindication for himself in the de-
feat Of Gen. Joseph Wheeler for congress
in the Eighth Alabama district. 1t will
be remembered that during the time of
the where am 1 at" incident in the
House, Gen. Wheeler denounced Watson's
book and denied the charges made in it
against members of the House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

What has become Of Mr.. McKinley's
letter Of acceptance? Can it be possible
his mind to come out squarely for the
gold standard? A waiting public is anX-
ious to hear what he has to say on the
silver question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

Lewelling OF Kansas. having been
beaten for the governorship. is being
doomed by his friends for the successor
ship to Senator PETER ingalls, and PETER
are already in the race for the seat. Lew
Cling has recently secured a renewal Of
the friendship Of Mrs. Lease, and may
have her assistance in his canvass. If he
should. a lively triangular fight would
probably be the outcome.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

a few days ago we printed an article
telling how a concourse of people at a
camp meeting at Old Orchard, Me, had,
during religious excitement, given large
sum of money and many jewels for the
cause of religion. A sequel to the story
has come out, through Portland lawyer,
who has been consulted with a view to re-
covering some of the property. It seems
that a Mrs. Marley was in the congrega-
ton, and when contributions We're called
for and people were giving anything of
value that they happened TO have about
them, Mrs. Marley pulled off her watch
and put it with the pile of offerings. La
ter when she had recovered from the ex-
citement of the hour she desired to get her
watch back. but the custodians of the
funds collected would not return it, on the
ground that a gift once made to the Lord
cannot be revoked. The woman's husband
thinks that the preacher who stirred up
the Old Orchard congregation cast a hyp-
motto spell over the whole audience, and
that they gave up their valuables while
under the spell. He consulted a Portland
lawyer about the matter and was adj
vised by him TO bring suit in Boston. in
as much as his wife is a resident of Mas
sachusetts. Preacher Simpson says he is
ready to meet in court the charge of hay
ing hypnotised his hearers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

Senator Tillman of South Carolina, a
member of the democratic national COM
mittee, called on Tom Watson, populist
nominee for the vice presidency, at his
home in Thomson. Ga, on Sunday. The
report is that they were closeted together
for some time, and came out smiling.
Was Senator Tillman the bearer of a
proposition to Mr.. Watson from the DEM
ocratic committee? Did the senator have
a proposition Of his own to submit to the
candidate? The questions must be an
swered by developments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
For That Tired Feeling.

Congressman Sauerhering has been
unanimously renominated by his Wiscon-
sin constituents. The Germans of the Sec
ond district in the Badger state evidently
regard Sauerhering as a specific for po-
lttical katzenjammer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

The slanderers have already begun their
attacks upon Mr.. Bryan. They are try
ing TO make the public believe that he was
in the pay Of the silver mine owners be
fore he was nominated for President re-
ceiving 5000 year for going about the
country making speeches in behalf Of free
silver coinage. When he gets ready 10
speak he viii nail that SANDER. The
story has already been denied by several
Of the owners Of silver mines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

II would appear that the voters OF Ala
bama are this year fired with patriotic
zeal, and mean 10 vote right up 10 the
limit Of registration They came very near
reaching the limit in jefferson county the
other day. in the state election There
were 1852 registered voters. and the re-
turns showed l1.66s votes cast, leaving a
discrepancy Of only IS votes between the
registration list and the poll list. That
would seem TO show that In Alabama all
the parties and factions are "out for
blood"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

There is a street railway switch from
York to Perry street on Abercorn, in the
section that is about to be paved with vi
trihed brick for the benefit of the fire de
partment The switch runs 10y The fire
headquarters. While running on regular
schedules the street cars meet and pass on
the switch between Broughton and State
streets. So far as can be observed the
switch passing the fire headquarters is of
no especial service. If there were only one
railway track from South Broad to Liberty
street the new paving would at least look
better, and it might be found better for the
use of the fire engines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19

DR.. Macarthur of New York seems to
consider that Absalom was the populist
of his day. Absalom's hair was long enough
to hang him. 1t may prove that the whis-
kers Of populism viii prove similarly long.