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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

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Fro.a the Atlanta Journal Dem)

The one convention snappers know per-
fectly we'll that If two conventions should
be held the second, at least, would declare
against the free and unlimited coinage of
silver because ii would necessarily en-
which is certain to condemn that idea
Their hope and aim is to have only one
convention, TO carry that for the free
silver idea and to leave its declaration
gia democracy
They know, of course, that this pro-
gramme, if it is carried out, will place the
state democracy in conflict with the ma
tional party, but that is exactly what they
want to do, because that is the extent Of
any possible vindicaion or triumph the
free silverites can achieve in Georgia this
year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
CURRENT COMMENT.
sIlence Accounted For.
Springfield (Mass.) republican Qnd.}

Springfield (Mass) Republican Qnd.G
1t is taking the southern silver organs a
day or two to determine what to say about
the result of the bond sale, for almost none
of them gave this most important news of
the year any more than the briefest edto-
rial mention on Thursday In their news
columns there was the familiar assault on
the administration because of the former
sale to the syndicate, but when opinions
on the effect of this sale on the cause of
free silver are looked for, they are not
there. This silence is not to be wondered
at, for it is a big job to extract any en-
enlargement for anxious advocates of the
is to scheme out of the splendid response
of the people to the appeal of the admin
fstration for aid in keeping the country
on the gold standard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

Lots of people who were not long age
accusing Mr.. w. w. Astor of going back
on his country and becoming "bloomin'
blarsted Britisher' in his manners and
opinions, now find it necessary to hedge
1t transpires that Mr.. Astor discharged
the managing editor of his London news.
paper, the Pail Mall Gazette. because the
EDITORS opinions ran counter to the in
tensely American opinions of the proprie-
tor. The editor filed the paper with anti
American talk, and Mr.. Astor simply
wouldn't have it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

Jerry Simpson is said to be watching
the market reports with an anxious eye
in the hope that wheat will go down to
the point at which he can again run for
congress with some chance of success. He
is somewhat afraid to make the race
on the corn market.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
A Dangerous and False Doctrine.
From the New orleans Picayune Dem3

J.
On Saturday, in congress, Mr. Hall,
of Missouri. former free silver demo-
crat, who has been recently convicted to
sound money principles, declared in de-
bate that eight senators who had just
voted for the free coinage of silver in
the Senate. had confessed that they be-
lieved that to put the finances of the
country on . silver basis would bring
both national and private bankruptcy and
ruin, but that they were compelled
so to vote in order to please their con-
sutuents. These were certainly dishonest
men, senators for personal profit only,
for instead Of instructing the people in
the most important knowledge of finance,
they were encouraging them in a most
dangerous and false doctrine that gov
ernment can make money out of nothing.
II the people were only wise enough to
see that they need for their wages and for
the sale OF their products the very best
sort of money that can be made, the dan
gerous game which the politicians are
playing with the public finances would
soon come TO an end. Issuing bonds and
borrowing money in time of peace is the
very worst policy the country could pur-
sue, and Il is bringing ruin upon the peo-
pie, put there is nothing else to be done
so long as deprecated dollars and paper
money must be guaranteed in gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
Paw for sInves.

A company has been incorporated in
Virginia. for the purpose of getting for
ex-slaveholders some compensation for
their slaves. The plan is that half the
amount received shall go to the late own
ers, and the other half to the ex-slaves
The project, at first glance, seems TO be
ridiculous and the projectors to be little
died with the late confederacy, and the
idea of the people at this late day being
taxed on it's account, is seemingly the
vagary of a disordered mind. But when
one thinks of the enormous sums of money
annually paid to the ex-federal soldiers
through the efforts of aspiring statesmen
and backed by INSCRIPTIONS pension
agents, it is not unreasonable for these
Virginians to hope that, by strict atten-
ton to business and proper arrangements
with Washington pension agents, there
may be big money in their scheme.
The plan is well designed; half of the ex-
slave holders share is to go to the lobby,
and half of the negroes share to the pious
ohilanthropists of the nation, who work
and pray for a consideration.
The carrying out of the scheme would
be a bonanza for thousands of hungry
schemers. Whatever the Virginians
would get would be just so much made,
as it would be getting something for moth
ing. Promiscuous pensioning of ex-un.on
soldiers is about on par with paying for
emancipated negroes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

When Gov Atkinson was down at Bruins
wick the other day somebody asked him
something about the senatorial race. He
gard to the matter, but added: 1--WE viii
talk about that later on" Later on it may
become apparent that dark horse would
stand a good chance of coming in and
carrying off the prize
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

Ex-Speaker Crisp says it is one of the
time-honored customs of the state of
Georgia never to send her congressman
to national conventions. The ex-speaker
must forget that from his standpoint this
is an exceptional year, in which time
honoreG customs are not to be consid-
cred. What about the holding of two
conventions in presidential years? Is not
that also a time-honored custom? What
IS there more sacred about one time-hon-
ored custom than another? A somewhat
notorious New York politician once asked,
What is the constitution among friends p
A pointed paraphrase of the New Yorker
observation would seem to be pertinent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

Spotted wrappers on cigars have become
the fad in New York and elsewhere. The
tobacco planter who can produce spot
ted wrappers can get fancy prices for
them. There ought to be tip in this
for some smart tobacco raisers in Flor
ida. 1t will hardly do to make the spots
with chemicals, for that would destroy
the leaf, or make it full of holes. 1t is
said a Connecticut planter has discov-
cred how to fertilize his tobacco plants
so as to make them show up as if they
had accentuated yellow freckles all over.
He will not tell how he does it. but
the report is that he is getting rich.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
LaGriippe!
Grippe!
OFFICE OF
CALDWELL COMMISSION CO.,
Chicago, Ill, January 81, 1880. J

A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir-My son, man of thirty years, was
attacked with La Grippe, and believing it to be
Of malarial origin. took your Johnsons Tonic
as directed for ChiAs and Fever. The result
was he escaped the Fever which follows The
severe aching, and was able TO be at work the
second day. l was taken with the disease
Every bone in me began 10 ache. and my suf-
fering was great. was compelled TO go home
and to bed. l fully expected to be there a
week. My son told me OF his experience and
Tonic did so-took it with regularity all
through the highland was agreeably sur
prised to see that no Fever cane. 1 continued
until l had eight doses-felt weak and ex-
hausted, but no fever and aching disappeared.
Next morning had a good appetite for my
breakfast, and felt quite well. and went to my
business as well as ever was. Since then
have tried 1t with like results on two other
cases. Yours truly,
w. w CALDWELL,
President and Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

Is not the Constitution rather inconsist-
emit? From what it has been saying for
a year or more one would suppose that
the democrats of the state were staying
up nights to get a chance to show how
deeply they are interested in the silver
question. Now it is quoted as saying that
a convention that would require an ex-
preston of opinion on the silver question
only wouldn't call out "a corporars guard
at the primaries in any county in the
state" Surely the democrats can't have
been reading what the Constitution has
been saying on the silver question. If they
have, and what the Constitution says in
respect to the primary vote to choose
delegates to a state convention that would
elect national convention delegates, is
true, what It has said in respect to silver
hasn't had much effect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

Republican newspapers in Pennsylva-
MIA are calling on Senator Cameron to re-
sign. He might as well resign.
since he no longer represents the
majority of his constituents, or even a
respectable minority of them. on one of
the most important issues before the coun-
try. The political end of the house Of
Cameron is pretty close at hand. Senator
Cameron will not be reelected. and when
he retires from the Senate he will retire
from public life altogether. in all prob
ability.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

The Senate is referred to by a western
exchange as Uncle Sans vermiform ap-
pendix. at present congested with Joneses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

It is somewhat queer about the Kelley
gold cure in the federal soldiers homes.
There are seven Of such homes in the
country, and at every one of them the
Kelley cure has been established as a
matter Of necessity. At the home at Lea
venworth. Kan. the taking Of the cure is
compulsory. whether the inmate needs it
or not. Those old soldiers who never
touch a drop of strong drink are com
PEELED to submit to the treatment the
same as those who are Incorporate. upon
penalty of expulsion. Why this is so,
whether the management of the institu-
ton makes money from the compulsory
treatment of those who do not need the
cure. or whether there is crankiness in
the management, does not appear. The
matter is to come before congressional
investigating committee before long.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
H0GHN'S
JUST IN

JUST IN
Advance Spring Styles in Ladies'
SILK Waists, All '0G Creations, Excep-
tiOnaIIy Beautiful, and at PRICES
VERY LOW.
Fancy China Silk Waists. $3.50. worth
50.
Fancy Kikai silk Waists. $3.50, worth
$475.
Fancy Taffeta Silk Waists. with satin
stripes, $4.S7 worth IS.
Dresden Silk Waists, s., worth $780,
Dresden Silk Waists, better quality.
bishop sleeves, $3.50. worth 50.
Persian Silk Waists, very full, bishop
sleeves. all desirable and newest shades.
$3.50, actual value. $105O.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12

The designs for the statue 10 Gen.
Sherman AZ Washington are now com
plete. and commemorate the march to
the sea-" says an exchange There is no
doubt that Gen. Sherman viii be known
10 posterity chiefly as the leader Of that
march It was probably the most pic
turesque incident Of his career. II lends
itself TO song and story more readily than
anything else he ever did. The
widely known song, Marching
Through Georgia" has drawn spe-
cial attention to Sherman's march
and helped to mark it as his
greatest achievement. Yet that march
was nothing more than a cruel maraud-
ing expedition. attended by ourages upon
the tenets OF civilized warfare and wan
ton destruction Of private property by
the torch. There was nothing glorious
about it. 1t was just the opposite. Yet
the chief part of Sherman's fame rests
upon it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
DRESS GOODS.

We are always first in this line-hrs.
in quality, style, exclusiveness and liberal
money value. Nothing undesirable is Of
fered and the attractiveness of the dis
play is peculiarly pleasing.
The latest novelties in Dress Goods:
most of them not two days in the house.
The designs shown are controlled by US
and no two pieces are alike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
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The morning times., 1896-05-31
GRANGE OF REPRESENTATIO
Scott Plan to Be Again Urged Upon
the Renublican Ommittee

tits stated that Hon. n. B. Scott, member
of the national Republican committee from
West Virginia at the approaching meeting
of the committee, will renew his resolution
of four years ago, that representation of
the various Congress sional districts in
future national conventions be based upon
the Republican vote polled therein, one
delegate being allotted to each district
for each 1000 votes, with an additional
delegate for a fraction exceeding half
thereof, each district to have at least Que
delegate.''
Representative Acheson, of nnSylvania,
who has given the matter much considera-
ton, said that the same principle prevailed
in nearly every State, and no good reason
could be given why it should not apply
to the national convention. If Mr.. Scott's
proposition be adopted upon the basis
of the Congressional vote in 1894, the
representation of all but three States
Kentucky, Missouri, and Rhode Island
would be affected, those of fifteen being
decreased, aud those Of twenty-six being
increased.
Utah, the forty-fifth State, will make
its first appearance in its sovereign capacity
in the convention this year upon this
basis, the membership of the convention
of S96 would be 100 larger than j t is,
the increase OF delegates numbering 1919,
and the decrease seventy-nine.
The morning times., 1896-05-31
JACKSON CITY WIDE OPEN
ali Sorts Of Games Made Decora-
tion Day Hideous.
Shell Rae ket Craps. Policy and Drunk
enncss Ran Free From Police
Interference.

The statements Of the Jackson City au-
,horities to the effect that gambling in that
city ha,! been effectively and permanently
stopped seem to have been belied by the
performances OF certain individuals there
yesterday afternoon and by the state
ments % those who 81 " several gambling
games in progress.
1t was moi late ycste rday morning when
several men were seen 10 cross the bridge
aud open up their games, which they COh-
tinued for several hours regardless Of tie
police. and much to their own profit and
10 the loss aud disc, MIXTURE of several who
were badly bitten. Shortly before the
gamblers arrived party OF coll red women
and white men reached the place in car
rIaCes. They went TO house near the
end OF the Long Bridge, where drunken
orgies of the worst possible description
were kept up for three or four hours.
II is alleged that q IIim-flam game was
in progress IN a house near the bridge, and
that man named Billy Emerson was the
guiding spirit. A man named johnson is
alleged 10 have worked successfully the
shell game aud took IN over Sl20 in few
hours.
A countryman who had just sold a lot of
cattle dropped $50 in a few minutes.
He played the game at So limit. a
young white man riding wheel stopped
10 look at lne performance, anu III q
very short time had lost the 81 which
be carried in his inside pocket. The
young man then bet his wheel and lost
that and had to come back TO his home
in this city TO get money to get his
wheel out Of the hands of the shark.
The gamblers had a lot of runners out
on the bridge and in the street TO pull
the suckers in and watch for the police.
There was no apparent danger from the
latter source. A young fellow wearing a
light salt, tourist cap, light shoes, with
an impeachment in his walk, and carrying
a hambo. cane, who said Lie was deputy
sheriff. was busy selling policy slips.
A crap game was going on in a side room
Cf a saloon
The morning times., 1896-05-31
Worse and Worse.

When the Roentgen ray was discovered
people at first were aghast at the possi-
bilities it opened up, but calmed down
when they recalled the fact that it took
considerable time for a photograph of the
contents OF ones pockets to be made. Re-
Gently Perugian professor has demoralized
US by making an instrument which enables
him to see with the naked eye all objects
the rays can penetrate. This would
make civilized life scarcely possible. The
pickpocket would be able to see where
ones purse was and what was in it, and
the surgeon would need no photograph of
the body tn tell where was the bullet he
wapted.-New York World.
The morning times., 1896-05-31
Ahnxe the Pnhl,o Rahhle.

With naughty mien and eyes looking
neither to the right nor to the left, he went
on his way through the tumult. Like o
triumphal policeman he passed along, rec
ognizing neither friendn or foe. Men shouted
at him and stately women nodded. Small
boys called. Hi, therer' and the whole
populace tried vninly to attract his at
tention. He passed along oblivious alike
of the entreating glances OF beautiful wo-
men and the threatening motions of an
gered men.
'If stop will be late for dinner,' he
muttered. Grasping the wheel more firmly,
the Broadway gripman took firmer grip
on the cable and continued on his way
Truth.
The morning times., 1896-05-31
RIVER VIEW.
Decoration Day Was Enjoyed ut This
Popular summer Resort.


The Decoration Dag trips tt River View
yesterday marked the beginning of tie
regular excursions Of the season to that
most popular resort on the Potomac under
the frUwning battlemeHts OF cid Fort
Washington. The day was rather too cool
10 make any one have very intense long
ing for a ride Oh the Potomac, but in
spite of this the six trims of the steamers
Samuel j. PentZ and Harry Randall 10
the View were well patroniZed, about
1000 making the trip during the day
Among the eXCurSionistS were quite num-
ber of children, who, after a merry day
spent in pla ying about the beautiful lawns,
returned home in the evening boat.
All the attractions on the grounds were
10 operation from the arriva! of the first
boat in the morning until late a night, to
accommodate the eXcursiOnists, who were
bent upon having a good time. The water
chute which towers seventy five feet
In the air and can plainly be seen from the
steamer while off Alexandria, was OF
course the chief attraction, and hundreds
Of eXCurSionists ''shot the Chute' and felt
proud OF il. Those who did not make the
flying trip down the incline On one of
the chute boats stood or sat around on the
platform aud watched the boatloads Of
"chuters'' come flying down, and then, as
the boat would strike the water it would
bound up in the air as if il had a spring
under II, settle down with a rerve-Gestroy-
ing Jar. then give a succession of lesser
bounds before settling down for good and
being taken to the landing by the boatman.
The eight passengers on each boat seemed
TO enjoy the ride, however, for hardly
boatload came down the chute" that
did not yell like Indians, and at once start
back TO the elevator to try it over again.
shooting the chute" will be the great at
traction for the Washington people dur
ing the coming summer.
The dancing pavilion was crowded all
day with merry dancers, gliding through
the waltz, polka aud quadrille to the
beautiful strains of the latest music from
Chris Artls fine orchestra. It took two
steamers TO bring the eXcursioniSts home
al night, and all were safely landed in the
city shortly after IL O'Clock.
The morning times., 1896-05-31
SUNDAYS et River View

The regular series OF Sunday excursions
20 River View VIII be inaugurated today
ami viii be very enjoyable. The steamer
PentZ will make three fast, flying trips
20 tie View. leaving her wharf here at
IL a m. 2:45 and p. m. There will
be a concert on both steamer and grounds
by Chris. Arth's full orchestra; the roller
coaster. flying horses, bowling alley, and
above all the great sensational amusement
the water chute" VIII be in full opera
ton for the benefit OF thuse who wish TO
enjoy a delightful day In a pleasant spot,
free from the cares and worries of the
city. The fare Will be but % cents for
adults. and children 15.ceDts. Next Wednes-
day will mark the resumption of the regu-
lar Wednesday trips TO the View.
The morning times., 1896-05-31

The Grand Division of the Sons of Tenn
perance met Thursday evening, May 90,
at Ninth and d streets northeast, in ad-
Journed session, all the officers with one
exception being present F. NJ. Bradley in
an interesting address referred TO the action
of the national division selecting Washiu G.
ton as the meeting place for the next ann ual
session OF that body, and stated that the
session would be held at National Rifles
Hall, Monday, July 6, and continuing until
July 8, 1896. A reception committee was
anDointcd
The morning times., 1896-05-31
REACHED PORT DAMAGED.
Schooner Calvin B. Orcutt Discharg
ing Cargo of Ice in This CITY.


ing Cargo of Ice in This City.
The four masted schooner Calvin B. Or
cutt, OF Manasquan, n. j., Capt, Edgar
Pierce, has arrived in this city carrying a
cargo of ESQ tons Of ice. Last Friday
night when the schooner was off Nan
tucket she went into collision with the
schooner Mary Sprague, Capt. Poland. from
Brunswick, Ga, and was badly dana ged
The Orcutt was struck on the starboard
side abaft the forerigging and tore her
railing clear back to the taffrail.
The schooner's side rigging was also cut
and badly disarranged and her seams
started. The schooner kept on her course
and reached her destinationin safety. From
here she will go to Baltimore, where she
will be placed on the ways. The collision
occurred aat 1870 in the evening during
a dense fog.
The Sprague was reported towed into
Boston from the outer bay with the loss of
bowsprit, Jib boom and all headgear clear
to her knight heads besides having her bow
stove and leaking badly.
The Orcutt was discharging her cargo
yesterday and will go back with a mis-
cellaneous load after leaving the Baltimore
ways.
The morning times., 1896-05-31
NEW ELECTRIC CLUB.
Formed A mong Local Electrical work
ers fur Social PnrDOSes.

The Washington Electric Club, composed
of electrical workers, has been formed at
No. 5OS Eleventh street northwest.
The object of this club is mutual i'm
provement instruction in electrical and
other branches OF study, and to further
demonstrate the deeper problems.
Glasses will be formed and experiments
made. Persons interested in the study OF
electricity are invited to call at the club
rooms every Monday night.
The following officers were elected to
serve for q term of six months: President,
NJ. O. Spring; vice president, Jay X. Vose;
secretary and treasurer, Arthur L. Yundt;
librarian, II. P. Moore; directors, A. V.
Holmes, Fred Mcintyre, Robert I. Metzel,
Fred Royce, Jr., William Watzel; sergeant
alarms, William E. Dykes.