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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23
A Good Fruit crop Promised.

Fort Valley, Ga, Feb. 22.-This week
Thermometer going down to IS degrees
This partly insures a fun fruit crop for
this year as the trees are I'm better condi-
ton than they ever were at this time OF
the year. The buds are all dormant, and
II Will take at least three weeks of the
fairest weather to bring them out. Moth
ing but freeze in April can now hurt
them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23
MEETINGS.
MILITARY INTERSTATE ASSOCIA-
TION OF SAVANNAH.

A meeting of subscribers to the capital
stock of Military Interstate Association
of Savannah is hereby called for the pur-
pose of organization at p. m. on Mon
day, Feb. "a, 1896, at the rooms of Com
mercial Club.
Every subscriber is expected to be pre-
sent in person. If possible, if not, by writ
ten proxy.
VIM GARRARD,
JOHN r.. YOUNG,
ALEX. r. LAYTON, JR.,
Committee on Organization.
]. T. LEWIS Sec'y Pro Tenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23

Business and Dress Suits
of the simplest styles and
plalnest patterns are in
Guided in the made-to-meas-
ures at ready-to-wea prices.
The purchaser has a freedom
of choice as to fabrics Who'll
ly impossible in any ready
made stock. He has the en-
tire range of patterns to Sc
lect from. He gets a perfect
fit and thoroughly good tail
oring goods that will give
absolute satisfaction in the
wear-COme in tomorrow
Look at the samples and note
the prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23
ELECTRIC SHIRT AND
SHIRT WAIST FACTORY.

We are now in position to please the
fastidious and fit his pocket or purse.
whatever be its shape.
We have been operating for several
days. but kept quiet till our work was to
suit us. our electric factory is now well
under way. and you are invited to call
and inspect it, as well as our line of
Mems Furnishing Goods and Hats.
MEYERE & FRANK,
12O Broughton street. near Bull.
THE REMINGTON NO. @.
The standard typewriter of the world
Before buying typewriter we would be
pleased to show you the new No. g.
DEARING & HULL,
Sole Dealers, Drayton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.


Highest of All High Grades.
$S5-The WnverIey BicycIe-$S5
The greatest and most popular wheel in
America.
The Waverley is destined to take the
lead ofal bicycles in this locality Watch
its progress and steady advancement.
Why has the Waverley already begun to
show its true merits?
Because 1t runs smoother than other
wheels and is Is per cent. cheaper and
better than 500 bicycles.
The 500 price for a wheel is behind the
times and out of date. No one need nav
this when the Waverley can be had for @S5
Ladies' Waverley Bellies, S75 and Ss5.
Call early on Monday and see the hand
soonest line of Boys and Girls at $40, S27,
$50 and $50.
RID. q WIN. LATTIMORE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23

FLOWER SEEDS,
FLOWER POTS,
PLANT FOOD,
JARDNIERES, GARDEN TOOLS,
Flowers, Plants and Floral DESIGNS.
J. GARDNER,
lis BrOuShtOn Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23

In order to clear these
odds and ends out quick.
Ask to see them, and
find out how true the
above is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-23

WHEN YOU WANT
Lumber, Sash, Doors and Blinds,
Cali on US,
AS we are manufacturers and can give
manufacturers prices.
We are Dealers in
PInte and Ornamental Glass. Vene.
tan Blinds.
A. S. BACON & SONS,
Bryan and whitaker.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Athens, Ca, Feb. %, IS96.-We have this
day appointed Messrs /. d. & r. ID. LaRoche
agents for savannah and vicinity. and respect
fully solicit III 'ough them the patronage Of the
fire insurance public.
THE ATH EMS MUTUAL FIRE ms. co
w. T. EVANS Gen1 Mngr.
This company operate under a charter al
most fac SINH e OF the louthern Mutual and
pays policy no rs a cash dividend at the end
of each prom tau4e year. and its rates are the
same as charged by the Southeastern Tari6
Association.
The evening times., 1896-10-14
STAMPEDED BY \ BEAR.
Spectators ut n Republican Parade
Run Down by Bruin

Tacoma, Wash. Oct. IA hig net bear
broke ehtSchaiucoar Saturday andstam ped
ed the cnuntrymcn who came 10 town 90
witness the Republican parade He tugged
at his cham necessarily during the parade
and seemed thruughly li>.ustcd at the
hobby horses ridden By mem bers OF Congress
man DuulJile's club. Finally, he broke
away, and the crowd stampcded Several
were run down and slightly injured one
man, who collided with a harb-wre fence,
had his outer garments torn Off
The shouting and yelling brought the
bears keeper tut hc wis unable to can
ture or coax off brain, who was now thor
ouGbiy ON the warpath. Ropes were brought
and several cX-cowboys volunteered to
throw III. runaway. Every time Il rope was
thrown over its head the bear would toss
1t off with his paw
Twice 4 half-iHch rope was fastened about
his neck, but the bear tore the hemp into
shreds and again stanfpeded TIE crowd.
Rifles Were sent FOR Ia shoot the infuriated
animal, but ii was decided not to use them
as IL was feared some of the people might
be shot
The bear seemed particularly indignant
every time any of the politicians made a
speech. As soon as larger ropes could he
secured the animal was Iassooed. but it
was found impossioe to get his collar on.
He tried to sils his keeper, W bom he did not
recognize.
A quart Of oiloroform was broughtand
Eunny sack was thoroughly saturated with
1t and throw over The bear'shead. The cx-
cited beast began che wing the sa ok, and
while thus engaged became unconscious.
The collar was replaC aCcd and he was chainei
to his post adjoining the leading hotel.
UpoD rcEaininG consciousness he seemed
detected and Inundated on finding him
self again wearing a collar and chain. He
glanced at the crowd and then jumped
into large cask in his pen, submerging
himself completely, acting as if he in
tended TO commit suicide. After being Wig
orouslr prodded in the ribs he put his nose
far enough above water to breathe.
The evening times., 1896-10-14
Jehus and Bicyclists.

Hack Inspector Croft makes some good
Suggestions on the bicycle craze in his an
nual report. There is something uncanny
III the Thought OF having bicycle tire FOIL
over your mortal frame, and any advice as
TO how pedestrians can cross the street
without being overcome by Il whcclman is
at least worthy OF consideration
Much OF the reports devoted To the man
ner in which bicyclists should treat hack
drivers. Naturally these timorous scntle-
men also want to live, and the Rapidly in.
creasine number OF bicyclists renders it
dangerous for hack to appear on the
streets.
ourconstant fearof being run DOWNS sure
to lead to the invention OF Il flying machine
TO escape the deadly bicycle. II may rot
come this year. but it is certain TO come
later, aud we can then let whcclnucn. hack
drivers and trucks fight out The problem
OF street possession in their own sweet way
and TO the bitter emu, if they want to.
The evening times., 1896-10-14
In DOUBT.

waits de matter. Reggie" asked Road
side Jim. as he approached the former,
sitting on an ash heap spasInodically work
ing his shoulder
Use in doubt. jim"
I'm doubt? Wat erbout?"
II Went inter de alley back there ter
git somfin ter eat; might er knowed
better cause dcy wus er dead book agent
Iayin' on tie flower bed aud bill collector
wild de side OF his head smashed leanin'
agin de fence"
wat did yer do?"
well, l wus allurs sorter game, yer
kIio', So | aXed a woman staudin' dere
fer piece o pie and glass o. milk"
well, Reggie, wat happened dcn:''
''Dat's wat I'm in doubt erbout 1
KANT make out wedder de back o. de
porch fell down on Inc, or weddcr l wus
JUS dreamin'."
The evening times., 1896-10-14

Injustice to Innocent participants. TIE
papers or all cases should be open I o public
scrutiny Just rs are those of other court
cases scheining lawyers should not lie
gwen opportunity to suppress inforn.ation
from public knowledge; nor should they he
permitted to screen favored clients to the
detriihentof those who have no, sufficient
influence To secure that favor.
Unlock the court safe and Jet it's divorce
papers he seen. There is no reason for
secrecy, except Ia protect tie regulations
OF certain favored parties to these un-
Savory legal Proceedings.
The evening times., 1896-10-14

Cheap money has ruined every country that
has given 1t atrial. 1t breeds revolutions
and fosters'anarchy. 1t destroys the indie
pendence OF working people and increases
the opportunities of wealth. 1t stimulates
labor riots and encourages dishonesty.
IL opens the way for national and indi-
vidual reputation, and is no more an Amer
ican policy than the Mosaic Ia ws are the
work of Satan. Free coinage, or bimetal-
lisn,, is a fraud. 1t means silver standard
and sreenback monetary system. 1t
would take ten years to coin enough sil-
yer TO make up our loss of gold if Mr. Bryan
is elected, and there would be many bare
cupboards as n result OF that folly.
Vote for Sound money and demonstrate
your sanity. Don't let any wheels get
loose In your head when you go to the polls.
Keep nppermos in your mind that an error
of Judgment may cost thousands of lives,
and that the welfare of numberless helpless
women and children depends on the vol
untary exercise of your good sense.
Be men and patriots, as duty demands,
and well smash the silver snake SO Hat
with Our ballots that even his t1il won't
kick.
The evening times., 1896-10-14
POTOMAC REFORMED SYNOD.
Twenty fourth Annual Meeting in
Progress at Altoona.

Progress at Altoona.
Altoona, Pa, Oct 1.-The twent y-fuurth
annual meeting of the Synod of the Potomac
of the Reformed Church in the United States
began in Trinity Reformed Church. in this
city, last evening. and win continue in
session one week. Tile evenings exercises
included song and prayer service. the
synodcal sermon by the ciiring president,
Rev. W. c. Schaffer, Phi r., of Chambers
burg, Pa, and the election of officers
After DR.. Schaffer's a,itlr, rs the stated
clerk, Rev. William Deatrick. D. D called
the roll, and, quorum being present, the
synod proceeded to organize for the current
synodIcal rear. Revs. l.. T. CoblentZ and
George S. Giles and Elders S T. Hobrckcr
and ID. c. Hammett We're appointed tellcrs
to conduct the election.
This resulted IN the choice of Rev. Con-
rad Clover, d. D, pastor of the Third
Reformed Church, OF Baltimore as presid-
dent. The organization was completed
by the election Of the following persons:
Vice President, Rev. T. +. IIoffmcyer;
corresponding secretary, Rev William /.
Ste wart; reading clerk. Rev. John A
Hoffh ems. After the organization the
synod adjourned until $3.50 tomorrow
morning.
This synod includes the territory east
Of the Allegheny Mountains and south
and west of the Juniata and Susgue-
hanna Rivers; also Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia and North Carolina The
synod Is a delegated body, one minister
out of every three being elected as rep
resentative. 1t supports and maintains
within its bounds three excellent insti-
tutions of learning, Mercersburg College,
wouan's college at Frederick, Nd, and
Cata wba College, in North Carolina. 1t
has also an endowed professorship of
New Testament theology in the Ref,rm-
ed Theological Seminary at LaScaster,
Pa. The sessions Of TIE synod will he OF
interest to the Reformed Church in gen
erai. a. many. important Questions will
come up for discussion and dectsioop
The evening times., 1896-10-14
IMPROVE
NIENT OF
ENGLISH
SPEECH.

one. One of its lines of procedure is tc.
effect all thiS by means of Legislation,
but the sooner it attempts this effort the
better il VIII lie for tue purpose in hand.
All lwillasree that En- glish should be spoken--
and written too. for that matter-more cor
rcctly; not only Grammaticaily, hut as to
syntax, and that we are4sulty Of a fright
ful amount of ineXcuSable negligence in
this respect Take at random a dozen men,
or women, if you please. and engagcthein
in conversation, and then make note. if it
does not tax your energies too severely,
of the ease with which they mangle the
vernacular Or takea score of compositions,
letters or anything else, long or short. and
mark cac. offcuse against orthography,
grammar, syntax and logical construction.
In the first instance, you Will wonder if
men can be so deaf to their own breaks
of language, i'll the other you viii ask your
self if il is possible that people ito the
manner born can Commit such soleCisms.
or course, IL a man were 10 talk with tie
same precision and claboratiuu with which
he expresses himself in writing, his speech
WOulu ne justly uCCuseI OF DtiltS Sthltu anu
affected. The beauty of ordinary speech
CONSISTS in moderate fuency. aptncss Of eN-
Preston, correct choice of terms, tcrSencss
and. above all other things, absence OF
violence 10 grammar. How is al this to
I've brought about? In the school and in
The huIne. Incorrect spcecii Jr compost
tion in adults is rarely eradicated. With
thein il has become habit which it is cX-
ceedngly difficult to overcome. The foun-
dation must be laid in the child. Parents
should not permit their children to speak
ungrarnmatically provided, of course, that
they themselves speak correctly and teach
ers should besfar more exacting in this re-
spect. 1t is shocking to read the compost
tions of some OF the graduates of our high
schools, colleges and universities. One Won
ders what sort of instructors they can have
had but their spoken language, of course is
even worse.
In speaking of the aforementioned So
ciety, the New York Tribune calls it "A
voice crying in the Wilderness Truly.
it is such. but let us hope that its cry may
not remain uuheard and unheedcd.
The evening times., 1896-10-14

are our greatest dullards in a business
way, and that individuality n nj strong char
acter bar out the possibility OF elegant
writing.
. Teach the children mathematics and
grammar and they will get along in the
world whether they write slantwise or
otherwise. Educate them TO be practical
and they VIII succeed even If their copy
books are not filled with the vertical style
OF penmanship.
The general use of typew riters and the
cheapcncd cost OF printing have practi-
cally rendered fine penmanship unncces-
sary in business circles. Good. plain, " ell
formed letters are all that employers re-
quire hen engaging copyists or bcokkeep-
ers, and accuracy IN accounts and cor
rectnes5 In making entries are better ac
compiishments than any peculiar system
OF writing.
The evening times., 1896-10-14

discieditable reports We're circulated con.
cerning The business management OF the
Consolidated system. especially as to its
methods of securing a right Of way. but as
The majority OF such enterprises are more
orless unscrupulOus. these report IA wakeued
no suspicion as to the final fate OF the
company.
But the sword has fallen: the MoIoch has
opened its craw. The whale is getting
ready for Jonah. and the small Stockholders
are DrepariIiS2to burn their worthless
stock.--.The toIsolidated lexington. Belt
Line and Marsiand and Washington system
is in the hards oi a receiver, aud will doubt
less be sold TO itsibondholders by agreement
with the large stockholders.
People whoanyest in such enterprises de-
serve hut liisicSsympathy. Every town
has had its tiSjeft lesson of the big stock.
holder swaliewihe his confiding little as
sociate. 1t Il a story as old as the his
tory of corporations. and it will continue
to be repeated until Congress enacts ma.
donal law regulating the organization of
corporations, and providing for the protec.
ton of stockholders.
The evening times., 1896-10-14

OF power by electricity 1t is planned to
develop water -powersin Japan and to ira ns-
init the energy to points of distris ution
He has visited the electrical works at Nj
agara Falls and number OF other i'm
portant power-transmission plants.
Inspeaking Of the trade relations between
Japan and the United States Mr. Mine said
that the japanese admire Americans and,
feeling that they are their friends. naturally
prefer to trade with them. In the develop
ment Of electricity, he said, Japan rccog-
nizes the United States as leading the world.
He spoke OF the attention being paid in
Japan to scientific and technical education.
and explained the Thorough course that
students IN ust follow to graduate from the
Univ ersity of Japan, requiring twelve years
from the time they begin their education.
From here he will go to Sc. Louis to at
tend the convention OF the National Street
Railway Association. He sails for Japan
g. "-
The evening times., 1896-10-14
The W hale and Jonah.

Ever since the whale swallowed Jonah
small STOCKHOLDERS in corporations have.
found II impossible to survive the wdllOw
ing process of their Ia rgcr and More crafty
associate investors. The organization and
management of the lexington and Belt
Line railways demonstrates this asser-
ton. For years it has been said that these
systems were not paying expenses, and
yet their managers, in the face of this re-
ported loss, consolidated their companies
and undertook the Construction OF an cleo
tric line connecting this city with Balti-
more. Bonds were sold for the ostensible
purpose of putting the new Corporation
in thorough working condition, and the
public was given TO understand that the
venture was founded on velvet.
Notwithstanding this encouraging talk,
The evening times., 1896-10-14
Secret Divorce Proceedings.

Secret Divorce Proceedings.
Unless appearances are deceiving there
is need in our divorce courts for the new
dsinfecung apparatus demanded by Health
Officer Woodw ard.
The order excluding divorce papers from
public view at the request OF the attorneys
in the case is said to he an attempt to pro
tect the public nostrils from offensive di-
vorce proceedings. But this excuse will not
be accepte until the order includes all cases
and the court closes it's doors and try di-
vorces in secret chamber.
The public doesn't want its nose stopped.
Most people enjoy the immoral effluvia
OF q Tacy divorce case. Consequently, let
the order be revoked, and give us all
ciapcca ~ he divorce courtsmelling machine.
The real reason why divorce cases should
be heard III public is the possibility of great
The evening times., 1896-10-14
loHN wEpERsHEIM. formerly Q

cHN W Ll'EtS lei VI, formerly OF W ASH
< ington, but for the past ten years a
patent attorney in Philadelphia, is a
guest at the Ebbtt.
Mr.. Wetiershe m says that Democratic and
PopuliSiic talk 10 the contrary notwith-
standing, the miners and workingmen Of
his State VIII go Republican by large ma
jority.
The Importation Of coal from Canada and
of iron from abroad has hurt these two iu-
dustries to such an extent that all those
whose labor is in any way connected with
the two products have become thorough
going prOtectionists, and Will vote for that
to the exclusion OF any other issle
In local politics, says Mr.. Wedorsheim
Philadelphia has caught the reform fever
The Republican merchants and independent
voters went into convention last week ana
nominated Alexander Crow in opposition TO
James Miles, the nominee of the Republican
ring" MIR. Miles was then retired and $.
II. AslibrIdge was nominated in his stead,
bat even with that change 1t is believed that
the reform movement Will sweep the city.
The evening times., 1896-10-14
To Write Right and Act Right.

AT last the photographic war is over.
The hooitrusteesh shave adopted thevertical
style of penmanship, and he rcafter, If chill
dren talk as straight up and down as they
are expected to write, they VIII not be de-
serving u diurnal use of the broadside slip
per.
In the estimation OF the trustees it is
fully as important for sch ola rs To write right
as it Is for them to act right, OF the sub
prominence.
Evidently they imagine that our i'is-
trict schools are institutions for the ma
circulation Of editors and bookkeepers,
or the question would have been settled
long ago.
They seem to have overlooked the fact
that, generally speaking. our best pensmen
The evening times., 1896-10-14
CONFUSING THE PASSWORD.

In the Seventh Volunteers were a number
OF Celts fresh from the ''Auld Sod" One
Of them was Michael Malone who was
assigned to sentinel duty on the night
after the first battle Of Bull Run.
Now. Mike, the password is SAKE :"
said the colonel. Don't you forget it ~
was his warning admonitfon.
Sacks? Begorra and Oi will not, for
by me Sowl me own father was a miller"
After Mike was relieved OF duty he was
passing into camp when another sentinel
accoSted him with: Who goes there:''
Bags, yer HONOR
The evening times., 1896-10-14
DISTINGUISHED JAP HERE.
SeiryO Mine is Inspecting the Elec
trio Railroads.

TITO HHIIFUHuS.
Seiryo Nine, distinguished electrical
engineer, OF Toxic, Japan, is in the city
inspecting the electric railroads. He is an
official representative of the japanese gov
ernment and is commissioned to report on
the electrical methods in use on American
rapid transit lines.
ar. Mine was specially instructed to in
vesdgate the action Of electrolysis on
water and gas mains. On bis report de-
pends the extension OF the electric trolley
system under government supervision In
his country. Reports as to the supposed
danger from electroly ysis have delayed this
work. and at present there is only one road
in operationin Japan. with three more under
construction. Mr.. Mines Investigation in
this direction Is thorough
He will also report as to the transmission
The evening times., 1896-10-14

singing the country and it has got 10 be
scotched. You must vote straight and not
waste your ballots. You have never vet
killed n skunk with talk, nor caught a
weasel with argument, and you can't bring
back good times by following the advice OF
financial carpet baggers.
We have got to have money to run this
government. 1t has been struggling along
on promises until we have accumulated a
debt of over 100000, 900 within the last
three years. a term under Rryan would
not only bankrupt the Treasury, but would
also break up half our business enterprises,
because his administration Gould neither
coin silver nor sell anything but gold bonds
to meet expenses.
An empty treasury is worse than a dry
well to farnished family. 1t starves ex-
penditures aud creates a hungry feeling
among the people. 1t frightens money hold
crs into locking up their funds and prevents
spectators from making new Investments.
1t is worse than war, because that ca
lamity consumes the product of labor and
furnishes employment to wage-carners.
From lack Of demand, it brings down prices
and recruits our army OF idle people by
closing the doors of our mills aud factories
Give the Treasury sufficient revenues and
The evening times., 1896-10-14
PARADOXICAI.

when lost our blessings brighten"
Is saying oft repeated;
Blessed silver Will be freer.
When free silver is defeated.
The evening times., 1896-10-14
Seriously Thought
To Be Humorous
THE CHEERFUL IDIOT.

Would you like to know how to sell
more beer" said the cheerful idiot as he
engaged the barkeeper in conversation.
Why. sure; business is pretty good,
but"
III tell you" interrupted the idiot;
"sell less froth."