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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-28

1t is George Washington who gives
the answer to William j. Bryan in be-
half of the American people and the
perpetuation of the American republic.
1t is a wonderful thing to us that, more
than 100 years ago, that master mind
which had grappled with the problem
Of founding the greatest government
that the world has ever seen; that
strong and tender heart whose love
embraced the past, present and future
Of this people, with the power Of the
prophet grasped the situation that
was to exist today AS If he had seen
in a vision the absurd and wicked at
tempt which was to be made to divide
our country and to overthrow its in
stitutfons: as IL the revolutionary plat
form adopted by the Chicago conven-
ton had been unrolled before him, that
man whom we revere above all others
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
Congressman Seed Distribution,

The seed bureau of the agricultural de-
partment was establIshed for the purpose
of introducing new and rare seeds and
plants that would be likely to prove of
benefit to the farming interests, to gather
reports concerning the planting and Guilt
waiting of them. and of the harvests re-
sulting. and to publish such information
for circulation. 1t was never contempla-
ted that the seed bureau should be a char
liable institution, or a political machine,
and least of ALL it was never intended
that it should become feeder to the pock-
cts of congressman with elastic conscien-
ces.
When Secretary Morton took charge of
the agricultural department he found that
the seed bureau was being diverted from
its legitimate function. 1t was not confin-
ing itself to the introduction of rare and
new seeds, to be distributed through the
congressman; it was not receiving reports
from the persons, to whom seeds We're
sent. on the other hand the distribu-
ton of seeds was carried on as a kind of
perquisite to congressman, and the sec
rotary actually found that in certain in
stances quotas of seeds had been sold
outright, and the money for them put
into the congressmans pocket. So far
from tine bureaus purchasing and dis
tributing rare and new seeds only
the secretary had reasons to believe that
certain seedsmen were unloading their old
stocks on the bureau at a higher figure
than could have been obtained for them
otherwise. Dealers in seeds were not in
clined to furnish the department with
rare varieties for the simple reason that
if the department made free distribu-
ton of them for one season, the dealers
business in those seeds would be very
small thereafter For these reasons. and
a number of others, the secretary discon-
tinued the free Observation-Disclosures to
make purchases and furnish seeds to con-
! gressmen as had been the custom.
His action has been commended by ag-
ricultural publications and farmers or
CARNATIONS all over the country. The
farmers themselves evidently thought
very little of the free distribution, for the
reason that not one in thousand who re-
ceived the seeds ever wrote to the depart
ment reporting on them; so the secretary
stated to the investigating committee the
other day.
But the congressman, through whom the
seeds have been distributed. are making
a great kick. and may pass resolution
requiring the secretary TO return to the
purchase and allotment If seeds. The
congressman are 10th to give up any priv
ilege they have once enjoyed. They do
not desire so much to distribute seeds for
the benefit of the farmers as for their
own benefit. The sending of a few pack
ages of government seeds every once
in a while is a nice and costless way of
making a constituent believe that his rep
reseRtative has him constantly in mind,
and is doing all that possibly can be done
TO advance his interests. Senator Vest,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
He Favored Modern Methods.

The boy had been in deep thought for
several minutes, says the Chicago Post.
Father" he said at last, Its wrong to
fight. isn't it?"
Yes. my son." replied the father, pleas
ed to see that his lessons on that subject
had not been wasted.
IT'S wrong 10 try to settle disputed
points by resorting TO force, isn't it?" con-
tinued the boy.
1T is. indeed" returned the father.
1.-THE whole tendency of modern civiliza-
ton is to do away with fighting of all
descriptions"
Muscle doesn't count for so much as
it used to, does it,"
mo, my boy Physical prowess does not
rank as high as mental ability in the
world to-day"
The boy again relapsed into thought for
a few minutes, apparently bordering his
fathers words.
''Then. of course, we're all for peace
now?" he finally said.
"Of course. Perfect peace is the ideal
for which we should strive
"And we should strive for that ideal
in private as well as in public affairs,
shouldn't we?'
Always"
That's what thought" said the boy,
reflectively. Don't you think that we
have a good opportunity to apply it now?''
I'm what way, my boy?"
"Why, let's arbitrate the question of that
licking that you are going to give me af-
ter dinner. Every body arbitrates now"
1t was arbitrated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
THIS is WORTH READING.

You'll find that very few people make a
second purchase at a store where they
were once persuaded to take a different
article from what they intended 70 pur-
chase Now this same rule should be
adopted BY every person who enters a
store to purchase Simmons Liver Regula-
tor This medicine has become so popular
that many limitations are being offered IN
der different names, because the dealers
are unscrupulous. They chuckle at their
smartness, while the customer finds M
relief from his miseries. Beware of these
smart dealers. Simmons Liver Regulator
is the best household medicine. and mil
lions Of people have found new life and
health in taking the real article Many
call it The Old Friend" and Better
than Pills. You will know it by the Red
on the package. Some people call il
The great southern remedy" because il
has larger sale in the south than all other
liver medicines combined. You can pin
your faith TO it, it never disappoints.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
A Judge,s WHY VIC.

a distinguished American judge has a
habit which is not altogether uncommon
he frequently brings friends home TO din
ner quite unexpectedly, says the Buffalo
Commercial. This habit is certainly hos
pitable, but il is not popular with wives.
One court day the judge invited a num-
Der of his legal brethren to dine with him,
serenely obliviOus of the fact that his
wife was totally unprepared for such an
incursion. The lady. however. was equal
to the occasion. She did not fuss and
frOwn and make things unpleasant all
around. on the contrary, she accepted
the situation with a good grace and made
the best of it. The modest meal was
served as promptly as possible, and
though il was not a sumptuous banquet,
II was at least agreeable to guests and
host. When dinner was over, just before
leaving the gentlemen to their wine and
cigars, the lady rose and said: Gentle
men, l wish to say one word. You have
dined to-day with the judge. VIII you
do me the honor of dining tomorrow
with me?" A chorus of applause greeted
this speech. and next day the lady well
coined her husbands friends TO a dinner
worthy of such an accomplished hostess.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
spoIIing a Cold Mine sale.

A promoter well known about Wall
street, who had for months been work
ing on the. sale of a gold mine that in
volved a large sum of money. last week
congratulated himself on the success Of
his efforts. To-day he is praying to be
saved from his friends, says the New
York Herald.
The expert sent to investigate had re-
ported favoraby on the mine. and the
prospective investor had called on the
promoter to say that he would subscribe
for the desired amount of stock. Just
the point of contamination was reach
ed there entered an old friend of the
promoter. The latter sprung to his feet
and took his visitor by the hand.
"As l live" he said its Col. Willis!
How are you, and hows everything with
you? 1t does me good to see you again.
/ heard that you invested in some min
ing property. How did it pan out?'
1T didn't PAN" answered the colonel.
Il found that the expert had been bribed
and that the entire property WASH [
worth a cent"
Excuse me for interrupting you said
the to-be-investor TO the pro-
mOter but / have concluded to carry
our deal no further. Good morning"
He went from the office and left the
old friends TO their conversation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10

1t is gratifying to quote, from the At
lanta Constitution, that an unimproved
lot on Whitehall street in that city hav-
ing sixteen feet front and a depth OF
only twenty-eight feet, sold the other
day for $23.24S. or at the rate of 81, 453
per front foot, or $3.50 per square foot.
This shows that Atlanta is a great, pro-
gressive and prosperous city, since the
same lot sold in 1871 for $l75. The prop
erty increased in value from the time Of
the first mentioned sale to the last one
in the neighborhood of thirteen thousand
per cent, most phenomenal increase.
The Constitution was saying something
some time ago about the operations of
the gold standard destroying values. If
there is any sign Of the destroying of
values in this increase of thirteen thou
sand per cent. in the value of a bit of un-
improved Atlanta real estate, it is very
hard to see.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
The Iugle CnII.

Song by Lieut.. Col John Milledge, Lii
brarian State Library, Georgia.
l love to feel on my bride bit
The champ of a thoroughbred,
When the bugle-call and the ringing hoof
Tell of the charge ahead.
There is no sound, there is no song that
stirs q soldiers soul
Like the bugle-call and the ringing
hoof and the charge of his brigade.
In squadron front, with closed ranks,
Together side by side,
With bounding steed and saber raised,
Straight 10 the front we ride.
There is no fear, there is no doubt, but
ev'ry man responds
To the bugle-caIl and the ringing hoof
in the charge of his brigade
When the battles Ger, and the roll is
As in the ranks we stand,
There's many a horse that finds his
place
without a guiding hand;
His riders gone, and all alone, he rushes
to respond
To the bugIe-cau and the ringing hoof
in the charge of his brigade
There's many a horse and many a man
Who charging in the fray,
Together fight, together fall,
Together pass away:
In years to come the memry of these
scenes will still remain,
OF the bugle-call and the ringing hoof in
the charge of our brigade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10

The Fitzgerald Leader. in its last edi-
ton, published an interesting and COM
pIimentary article about the city of Sa-
vannah At the same time the Leader
makes a most ludicrous error with re
gard to Savannah in a map on it's first
page The map places Savannah away
up in Dooley county. and makes it a rail-
way junction. How the error crept in it
is impossible to see. The map was made
by an Atlanta concern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10

The reputed heirs OF Anneke JAMS held
a meeting at Cleveland day or two ago
These heirs. who are Of unknown num-
Der and unreckoned places OF residence.
are among the most persistent Of rainbow
chasers. They have bobbed up serenely
every little while for years. and the
chances are that they VIII continue TO bob
up for years to come. The basis Of their
claim IS this: In 1913 Evarardus Bogardus
came TO this country and married Anneke
JAMS, the widow OF RoelOf JAMS. She had
inherited from her first husband a farm
situated in what is now the very heart
Of New York city. Trinity church stands
upon a portion OF the farm When the
British took New Netherlands in 1864
they too possession OF this property
which became known as the king
farm" In 100 the tract was granted to
Trinity church by the crown. Anneke
Jans-Bogardus is understood to have left
nine children. If her progeny were as
fruitful as their mother. il can be seen
that there are now quite a number Of
heirs. For many years some Of the de-
scendants Of the old Dutch couple have
been trying to establish their claims to
the Kings farm" which is now worth
millions of dollars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
Tough Scorpion.

According TO a story in Parsons
Weekly an English army officer. whose
regiment was stationed at Allahabad. was
one morning putting on his boot when
suddenly be felt a sharp prick He knew
al once what the trouble was
Within few days several scorpions had
been seen about the barracks Without
question one Of them had taken up its
quarters in his boot and had now stuns
him.
We'll" he muttered. ''the harm is done.
and / may as well kill the creature. II
viii get away If / take the boot of"
50 he began stamping violently, with
a view TO crushing the life out OF the
scorpion. Every stamp gave him exquisite
torture. but he kept bravely at it till he
felt sure the thing must be dead. Then
he pulled on the boot and was both re-
heved and VeXed. 1t was lucky he had
not shouted for assistance. The scor-
piOn was a backing brush which the ser
want had carelessly left in the bottom or
the boot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10

The rock-ribbed democracy of the south
is having a hard row to hoe. Besides its
hereditary foe. the republican party,
white, black and tan. it has to contend
with democrat-populists and so-called
reputable republicans" The democrat
populists slip in and out of the demo-
cratic party, as suits their convenience,
like cells, and never join and never quit
unless there is personal gain in it for
themselves. The respectable republi-
cans" go with the black-and-tans in ma
tional elections and get the federal offices
when the republican party wins; in To-
cal affairs they side with the democrats
and take all Of the offices they can pos
sibly get their fingers on. Democratic
lines should be tightly drawn on both of
these classes. They should be kept out.
There can be no good government so long
as they are permitted to play their politics
for the spoils.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar Company's Stockholders; DeKalb
Lodge No 9. I. o. o. F.; Clinton Lodge No.
81. F. & A NJ.
Special Notices-Notice as to Horses for
Fire Department, John E. Mcguire, Fire
Chief; Notice as TO Hose for Fire De
partment. John f. Mcguire. Fire Chief;
Dark Bay Buggy Horse for Sale John +.
Mcguire, Fire Chief; PaXton's Bed Bug
Poison, Solomons & Co.
Business Notices-Infanta Eulala CT
CARS, at r. NJ. Hicks Restaurant; lie
Panic and English Rose Cigars and Che
roots, r. F. Hoyle; Victoria Water, A. NJ.
& c. w. West.
Auction Sales-"Old Hoss Sale of S., +.
& w. Railroad Unclaimed Freight, by j.
Mclaughlin Son.
Steamship Schedules-Ocean Steamship
Company.
Discount Sale-B. H. Levy & Bro.
Medical-Hood's Sarsaparilla; Duffy S
Malt Whiskey.
Columbians Are Chosen Ten Times out
of Ten-Lindsay & Morgan.
There's a Big Difference in Ladies'
Sweaters-Falk Clothing Company
Tobacco-BlacSwelr Genuine Durham
Tobacco; Battle-Ax Plug Tobacco.
Railroad Schedule-Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad.
Counting Losses Is Not Our Pian-Appel
& Schaul.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10

The Mississippi legislature has passed
a bill imposing fine of not less than $40
or more than $50 and Imprisonment for not
less than thirty days, upon conviction of
carrying concealed weapons of any kind.
and forbldding the judge before whom
the case is tried from exercising any dis
erection in pronouncing sentence, except
as to the amount of the fine. This law
is a step in the right direction. Probably
more than half of the number of homi-
cides in the south may be traced to the
habit of pistol toting." In the heat of
passion the pistol toter" whips out his
weapon and shoots his opponent, where
as If there were no pistol handy, his tenn
per would cool and,there would be no diff
fieulty. Many youths carry pistols be-
cause they have the idea that it is manly
10 do so. No exception should be made
in their favor in the enforcement Of anti
pistol laws.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
Not a Happy Comparison.
From the Detroit Tribune Rep).

Mr.. Tillmans manner of likening Mr.
Carlisle to Judas will, we fear. not be
well received by the silver enthusiasts
generally. The fact that Judas was a
silver man has gone far we understand
to relieve him of odium in the eyes of the
populists They argue. we are told, that
Judas might have done far worse as
for instance. had he sold out for twelve
pieces of gold or for bank notes or for
clearing house certificates instead of sill
Yer. If he could but have done something
or other in the ratio of 10 TO 1 he would
have been secure with the populists. but
he is said TO be by no means despised by
them as IL is Mr.. Tillman should at once
withdraw his remarks for revision and
attend 10 this matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10

who has taken a leading position as a
champion OF the seed distribution. seems
10 think that personal attacks upon and
ridicule Of the secretary IS a way 20 an
swer his sledge-hammer blows against
the policy Of wasting the peoples money
upon worthless seeds. 10 be used in bun
Going the farmers into continuing their
favor 10 congressman. The Vest style
Of argument may be popular with the gal
leries, but thinking peOple-and the farm
ers are in that class-are well assured
that the seeretary.s position IS correct.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
Mnnroe Dnctrine Conference.


Lord Salisbury declares that the Mon
roe doctrine is not recognized in internal
tional law. That is true. II is also true
that there is no understanding between
the countries most directly interested. the
several republics Of tho two Americas.
as 10 the application and limitations Of
the doctrine. The prospects are. however.
that before another year has elasDed
there will be pretty good understanding
between the American republics as TO the
meaning OF the doctrine and their respOn-
sibilities under il. Heretofore the doc
trine has been rather an abstract prin-
ciple. and Central and South America
have been content 10 treat it as such.
without officially declaring themselves
with regard to its application. Since the
springing up Of the Venezuela contro-
versy. and the exchange Of notes between
this government and that Of Great Bril-
tain. there has developed a desire in con-
gress TO give the doctrine an explicit in
depreciation. involving possible questions
heretofore considered so remote as to be
unworthy Of specific consideration.
q
ry Olney intimated that the United States
exercised sovereignty. to a certain de-
gree, over the republics to the south. How
far does, or SHALL this qualified guardian
ship extend? Are the southern repub-
lies willing that the great republic of the
north shall exercise supervision over
them? What would be the relative re-
sponsibilities of the United States and
the southern republics under the Monroe
doctrine as interpreted by President
Cleveland, and in the resolutions pending
in congress? These questions and others
of kindred nature are engaging the at
tention of the diplomatic representatives
of the Central and South American coun-
tries in Washington.
In order to arrive at an under
standing with regard to the Monroe doc
trine. Senior Carbo the minister from
Ecuador at Washington, has issued a cir
cular calling for a meeting Of the diDlo-
matte representatives of the American
| republics. to be held in August next in
Washington or the City of Mexico. At
this meeting the doctrine will be the
chief subject Of consideration. 1t is un-
derstood that the southern republics will
reject the idea that the United States
have the authority OF a protectorate over
them, but will affirm their adherence to
the principle laid down by President
Monroe. They will concede the right Of
this country to protest against any for
| eign encroachment on this continent that
menace it, but will deny that their destiny
| is under the control Of the United States.
There has never been a conference Of
the republics upon this matter II is well
that there should be. The United States
do not desire to establish a protectorate
over their southern neighbors. 1t is their
purpose that the republics shall remain
Independent, and that at the same time
their own independence shall not be
menaced by the too near approach Of
any European power That being the
case, there should not be any great diff
Guilty in the several American republics
in arriving at a mutually satisfactory I'M
Outstanding at the conference called for
next summer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-10
The Rodents, Revenge.

Herman Oelrichs. hostler in the stable
of west end family, had an experience
the other day which seems almost be-
yond belief 1t brings out a trait in the
character of the rat family which has
probably never before been shown. saws
the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Oelrichs was working about the stable
when he noticed an unusually large rat.
1t was in a corner, SO that it could easily
get away, and picking up club, he pro-
ceeded to annihilate it. The rat showed
fight, but few well-dlrected blows set
tied it. Leaving it for dead, the hostler
continued his work. 1t was half an hour
later when Oelrichs, working near where
he had killed the rodent thought he saw
it move. Picking up his club, he prepar-
ed to make sure he had GUIDED it. AS he
approached it the animal appeared to be
very much alive. making a jump at him.
lust catching his left hand. 1t was
harder fight than before but he finally
succeeded in disDatching it. This time
to make certain of it. he stuck the prong
of a pitchfork through its throat and
again went about his work. II was some
thing like an hour later when the man
again noticed the rat. It's eye was open
and had a peculiar life-like appearance
Grasping the pitchfork he again started
to run 1t through, when the rat sprung
TO its feet and made most aggressive
fight, jumping at the mans legs and show
ing its teeth most viciously. 1t chung to
him so closely that it was with difficulty
that he succeeded in striking II. Finally
he caught il on the fork and beat it un-
til there could be no longer any doubt
as to it's being dead This time he threw
it out in the alley TO get rid of it,
Later in the day in cleaning up he found
two other rats, dead. one with the mark
OF the pitchfork through its throat. The
only conclusion was that he had killed
three rats instead of one; that the first
and second rats had been dragged away
end hidden, while the other had attempt
ed to revenge their deaths.