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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26

bacco when mixed with more than Is Der
cent of wrapper tobacco and all leaf
tobacco, etc. $1.75 per pound; if steamed
S2.25 per pound. The balance of the par
agraph remains.
Mr.. Vest said the controversy as to
rates was between the Connecticut wrap
per tobacco and the Sumatra tobacco. The
tobacco man having said before the ways
and means committee that he would favor
a duty of 1000 per cent. if necessary to
prevent its importation.
Mr.. Hawley of Connecticut said other
states than Connecticut were interested
in the industry. There was no desire to
exclude Sumatra tobacco, but TO give ad-
equate protection against the labor pay
of Sumatra Of 10 cents per day.
Mr.. Mills of Texas declared that the
smoking Of a good cigar had become a
lost art in the United States as a result
of the enormous and unconscienable tax
alton on cigars. These taxes, customs
and internal revenue had driven small
manufacturers out of business until the
trade was in the hands of great concerns.
He insisted that tobacco was not a lux
ury, but was an article of common use,
TO be found in the humblest cabin. He
moved to reduce the rate on leaf tobacco
from Sl.75 per pound to 30 per cent. ad
valorem.
agreed to as reported; also 1856 (bindings,
etc.) with amendments adding hat bind
ing. braids, fringes); also $50 0aces) with
an amendment emitting ribbons, also 1853
manufactured silk, not otherwise pro-
vided for; and $50 (weight Of Sikh This
completed the silk schedule. Mr.. Mills
amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Pettigrew presented a comparison
between the number OF cigars with Ha-
vana wrappers made in Key West. and
the amount Of Havana. wrapper tobacco
paying duty, disclosing a loss TO the gov
eminent on Havana tobacco used by not
paying duty of $4,000
Paragraph 30 was then agreed to as re-
ported. with changes indicated; also para
graph 2il.
Paragraph 2l2. all tobacco not other
wise provided for. the committee rate Of
40c per pound was increased to SOC per
pound. A similar Increase from 10 to 55c
per pound was made on snuff. etc. (2l3)
Paragraph PA, cigars. cigarettes. che
roots. etc. was agreed 20 as reported. The
committee provlso was struck out
This completed the tobacco schedule. Al
3 O'Clock the Senate held an executive ses-
sion. and then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26

drowning. Heroic measures were AZ onon
resorted 70, and all were out of danger ~,
snort time. The water In the take Ig
from hfteen to twenty-five feet deem ana \.
not shallow even close to shore Tha
young men who went to the rescua re-
celVed the highest praise from ali. ana
are certainly entitled to medals for saw
ing life. ~. paw
Society was very much surprised 20 learn
OF the wedding OF Mr. s. Jones ana Misc
Kate Shuck, which occurred at the rec
ldence OF Mrs. Jesse Clark, az s o,ciocr
iast evening. Mr.. Jones is prominent n,er
chant ana his bride a society favorite ana
FORMER resident of this city. The wedding
was very quiet and the young coupie tooir
the evening train for Valdosta. me horne
OF Mr.. Jones parents. They viii return
IN a Few weeks. after which they vii, ba
at home to friends.
a large party took advantage OF the
cheap rates TO Savannah and Tybee. ana
left for a few days visit 20 those ooi,s-
this morning. NS''''s
special election has been called for
tne purpose OF voting on the question ar
ailoWlng the city council 70 dispose ~
franchises for longer periods than one
year. IL II expected that this election Will
solve the water works problem.
MIS- y y. Coe left for North Dakota
On luesuay morning, where she will spend
the summer with daughter.
Itol, y. a. X. stevens and his accom-
p.lshed wite viii go 10 Atlanta next month
70 take charge OF the Annadiu school
a new base ball ground Is being prenar-
ca east or the big hotel, which viii he mn
l1eu Ior great game on July 4, for which
an interesting programme has been arr
ranged. A tight-rope exhibition viii n.
one Oh the attractions on that day a.so
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
ALL ABOUT AMERIcUs.
Mayor HixOn ExOnerated-A Negro
shOt-BurgIRrs Confess.

Mayor HixOn ExOnerated-A Negro
shOt-BurgIRrs Confess.
Americas, Ga, June 25--Hon. James A.
Hixon, mayor of Americas, was tried
before the superior court to-day for al
legged malpractice. The grand jury return
ing an indictment yesterday evening,
charging that he wilfully refused to take
cognizance of and try a case of disorder
ly conduct, presented to the mayors
court two weeks ago.
Mayor Hixon insisted upon the fullest
Investigation of the charge. A number of
prominent lawyers volunteered their SER
vices for his defense. During the hearing
good reasons we're shown why the case in
the mayors court was not Immediately
tried and the jury promptly returned a
verdict of acquittal.
The trial has been the sensation of the
day and the court house was crowded by
lawyers and spectators.
The verdict of the jury entirely exoner-
ate Mayor Hixon of the charge PREFER
ed.
Thomas e. Allen, the prosecutor in the
case, and Alderman SILVER, a witness at
the trial engaged In a lively fight this
afternoon over a discussion over Shiver's
testimony.
Ike Terry. a well known negro, was
found near the city to-day with a bull
let Immediately beneath his heart and al
most dead from exhaustion. Terry did not
know who shot him nor hear the report
Of a gun. The wound may prove fatal
A stop has been put to the numerous
burglaries recently committed here by the
arrest Of three young negroes who have
made a confession. Three stores were
burglarized last Sunday IN broad daylight
and the prisoners confessed 20 these rob-
berries, and several others that have re-
Gently puzzled the police
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26

remedies.
A thorough building up of the disorder
ed nervous system follows the use of
Paine's celery compound. 1t dispels
harmful humors from the blood, and in
creases its volume and at the same time
its nourishing capacity. The power of
Paine's celery compound over dyspepsia.
skin diseases, headaches, kidney de-
rangements and other disorders, is I'M
questioned by the most competent author
tiles.
Don't suffer from headaches, despond-
ent spells, melancholia or any form of de
preston that comes from indi-
gestion or liver disorder. Trust
Paine's celery compound. You
will not be the first person, nor the
second, nor the hundredth nor the thous-
andth it has permanently and speedily
cured of the same trouble.
The nervous system when deranged is
like clock without a balance wheel that
goes too fast and strikes every few min
utes. The nerves need to be regulated or
they quickly run down just as a clock
would do. The regular, unhurred tic-tic-
tic of the heart means that it is working
in healthy manner. Palpitation and
nerve force, that sooner or later will lead
to fatal heart failure.
At the first indication of deficient nerve
force, be it heart trouble or nervousness,
Paine's celery compound should be used
to supply the needed vigor, build up the
waning vitality, drive out disease and
guard against future mischief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26

ball for Baltimore to-day up to the fifth
inning, when he went TO pieces. Kobe
danz was taken out OF the box in the
eighth, being replaced by Lewis. Score;
R.H.E.
Boston ......O o 0 Is o / 0--lO II 3
Baltimore ...3 0 / 0 5 0 0 0 o. Q II 3
MISUNDERSTANDING, Lewis and Gan
eel; Hoffer and Bowerman.
Brooklyn, June 25.-The three pitchers
who took part In to-day's Brooklyn-Phll-
adelphia game had no chance to show
what they we're able TO do as the players
on both sides appeared to have on their
batting clothes. Score:
R.H.E
Brooklyn .....O 43103 o oil II 0
Philadelphia 5 1 2 0 0 Obj 10 2
Observation-Disclosures, Mcmahon and Grim:
Orth and Clements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
CAME NEAR DROWNING.
Four Narrowly Escape with Their
Lives Mt n Picnic.


Fitzgerald. Ga. June 25.-The picnic az
the Alapaha river yesterday was a most
enjoyable affair, and the crowd was
rather a surprise TO all. About Us came
from Triton, as from Fitzgerald, and as
many more from the country and small
towns along tho Triton and Northeastern
road. Capt. Tiff. the genial president Of
the road. had placed the grounds In ex-
cellent condition 10 accommodate the
large crowd by building a large pavilion.
and placing comfortable seats at conven-
lent places In the shady spots. and a num-
Der OF servants were IN attendance dis
penslng Ice water and free lemonade. The
Triton cornet band rendered excellent mu-
sic as did also the mandolin club from
Triton. very pleasant programme was
carried out in the morning. which In
Guided speeches from prominent men pres
ont. and music After dinner the ball
game between the Fitzgerald and Triton
clubs Was called, and after some spirited
playing. resulted In favor OF Fitzgerald.
Early IN the afternoon an accident oc-
CURED which cast a gloom over the spirits
OF all. and which came near resulting In
loss Of life. -Four young people. Mr.. Pugh,
Mr.. Grey. Miss Winslow and Miss Hit
were on the lake IN a boat that was not
safe. II soon began 10 nm. and la the
effort 20 bail u out. one young lady, who
was standing, was proclpitatcd backward
into the water, and IN a moment the boat
was upset The alarm was qulskly
given and soon several people were brave
~ making tho effort 10 save the young
people. Three Of them sank three times.
and all we're IN a very dangerous condi-
ton when taken out Of the water. One
OF the young men who went 20 the res
cue also had q narrow escape from
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
ONCE CONVICT, now PREACHER.
Rev. Mr.. smith Warns Boys of the
Rond to Ruin

vidalla. Ca. June 25.-rhe Rev. Or. 3.
f. Smith gave a very interesting lee
ture here a few nights ago, his subject be-
Ing "a Country. Boy on the Road 20 Ruin"
Mr. Smith Will be remembered as the
man. who having committed some crimi-
nal offense IN Savannah ran away and
went to Texas. While In that state he
claims 20 have received a letter from his
wife which caused his conversion. He
came back. gave himself up 20 the au-
thoritics, stood his trial, was convicted
and sent 70 the penitentiary for a term
Of years. While serving out his time he
became convinced that the prisoners were
not humanely treated, and 30 wrote his
convictions 70 the governor who immo-
diatey began an Investigation OF certain
camps. the result Of which was the trial
OF the lessees which occurred last year
Gov Atkinson az once pardoned Mr.
Smith. and he appeared o. the principal
witness for the state. tn many respects he
b. a remarkable man. and tells In a pleas
ant way Of how he was led into the wrong
way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
CoLORED MAsoNs.

omcers Elected by the state Grnna
Lodge at Rome.
Rome Ca. June 25.-The grand lodge OF
colored Masons OF Georgia, which has been
In session here since Wednesday, to-day
elected the following officers:
Grand Mastor-w. r. Terry Of Column
bus
Grand Senior warden-w. w Gaines OF
Atlanta.
Grand Junior warden-J. II. covington
OF Americas.
Grant Treasyrer-L. II. Burdcli Of Ma
con.
Grand secretary-sol johnson Of savan-
nah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
Harry am wan. a Railroad.

Athens. Ga. June Salary Hin is anx-
given IL out that he and a friend la At
innta will make a bid for the Northeast
ern road N that road Is leased again by
the state and that be- viii be able TO give
a solvent bond II the lease should be
awarded to him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
Fifty Years Ago.

This Is the stamp that the letter bore
Which carried the story far aud vide,
OF certain cure for the ioathsome sore
That dubbed up from the tainted tide
1.-THE blood below. And twas Ayers name
And his sarsapariiia, that all now, know,
That was just beginning It's Eight Of fame
. with its cures Of so years ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
BATTLES Win THE BAT.
New York ana Washington Play Two
Games and Break Even.

New York and Washington Piny Two
Games and Break Even.
Pittsburg. June 2j.-St. Louis hit Haw-
ley pretty hard to-day but IN a spasmodlc
way which did not produce runs. Mark
Baldwin, who secured judgment against
President Won der Abe. In his suit for
damages or false arrest. attached the 81.
Louis share OF the box Office receipts to-
day. Score: RHE.
pitsburg ...2 O4OO 0 0 x-s 10 /
So. Louis ......O OO2 1 o o o. 10 2
Batteries-Hawley and Merritt; Donohue
and Douglass.
Washington. June 25.-Mcrcer lost the
first game for Washington to-day. Rusio
was almost invinciblc In pitching. but err
rors by himself and Warner aided the
Senators I'm getting runs. In the second
game. McJames DID mastery work. while
Meckin was HE hard. Score 1rst game:
RH.E.
washington o O21Oif i-6is 6
New York 80 20 o 0 Oil n 2
Batteries-Mercer, Swain and Farrell;
Rusio and Warner
Second game
R.H.E.
Washington % 0 1iOf Ks 10 q
New York ....2 0 o o / 90 IA II 2
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Mcclure; Meek
In and Warner and Wilson.
Boston, June 25.-Honer pitched great
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26

Macon, Ca, June 2-The Georgia
Teachers Association tcolored) viii meet
IA sixteenth annual session next Tuesday
IN this city. Il will be one OF the largest
attended conventions OF colored teachers
ever held In the state. The negroes OF
Macon are preparing 10 entertain the dele
gates
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26

"'-~NN 49,
tive.
Mr.. White moved a proviso that no duty
on silk fabrics shall exceed Is per cent;
rejected-22 to "a.
Mr.. White renewed his motion. making
100 per cent. the limit Of duty on silk fab
rics-rejected, 25 TO g.
MIR. White then tried 90 limit the duty
10 200 per cent. Mr.. Mantle appealed to
his protection friend TO accept the pro.
viso, but Mr.. Plat declined, saying Il
was a move to embarrass the whole bill
Mr.. Allison declined, saying the asser-
ton that the rates reached 200 per cent
were merely a repetition Of the unfounded
assertions on other schedules.
Mr.. Morgan, Of Alabama, declared that
the tariff bill marked the entry OF the
United States upon a fierce and relent-
less commercial warfare with the rest
OF the world. lie regretted IL. particu-
larry as TO Japan, just as she was Joining
the other commercial nations. We should
not outrage the sense Of fairness Of the
japanese nation when she was manifes-
ting her friendship by building her war
ships In American yards, and showing
every evidence OF cordially.
Mr. Morgan referred incidentally to ia
pans protest against the annexation Of
Hawaii TO the United States. on which
subject. he said. he thought Japan had no
possible grounds OF complaint. II was
unfortunate at this particular time 10
have this particular nation feel the fcro-
city OF this tarlff bill. although Mr. Nor
gan declared that there was not a ma
tion from Mexico 20 Turkey. which did
not know that the United States were
about 70 enter upon q war against the
commerce Of the world
Mr.. whites amendment limiting the du-
ties TO 200 per cent, was reiocted-23 20
&c
The tobacco schedules was next taken
up The first paragraph. 80, was mate.
rally modified by Mr.. Allison. making
the duty on wrapper tobacco ana nller TO-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
Mems Ldund6r6d N6OIIO6e Shirts.
Mems Ldund6r6d N6OIIO66 Shirts.
N6CkW6dP.

Complete lines Silk 40
gentlemen all shapes. styles tlowpr w
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-26
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
FavOrites Win Four Out of the Six
Events at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, O., June 25.-The sport at
Latonia to-day was rather tame, as there
was but one close finish during the day.
Favorites were successful In four out of
the six events The track was slow and
the time was very poor Tomorrow there
will be the match race between Tillo and
Boanerges, and also the Cincinnati Hotel
Handicap Summaries follow:
First Race-Six furlongs. Prince Carl
s to ], won, with Duke of Montrose, 3 to
1, second, and Prudent, Z to 1. third. Time
1IS%
Second Race-Four and a half furlongs
Tom Collins, to 10. won, with Wilfred
Laurier to /, second, and The Doctor
to ], third. Time :5SA.
Third Race-One mile Orinda, to 2
won, with Jamboree, 20 to /, second, and
Parson 6 to l. third. Time 1:45A.
Fourth Race-One mile. Mazarine, to
5. won, with Gov. Boes, 8 to 5, second,
and Eddie Burke, Is to l, third. Time
las.
Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Lady Flight
5 to l. won, with Elsie NJ, to l. second
and Georgia c., 9 to 2, third Time 1904
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Frontman, 8
to 8. won with j. p. b., II to 5, second,
and Clissie b., 8 to l, third. Time l:lS.
New York, June &.-Two stake events
were on the card on sheepshead Bay to-
day. and the attendance was large.
First Race. Six furlongs. Nick, 4 TO l.
won with Bliss Rucker, to i, second,
and Beldemere, s to 5, third. Time IA 20.
Second Race.-One mile. Lady Mitchell,
to s. won, with Shasta Water, to !,
second, and Poetess, 5 to !, third. Time
Tstr5 paoa The Foam stakes. five fur
longs. Kitefoot, to 1. won, with Arch
duke, to /, second, and Varus, TO J.
third. Time 1:OlM.
Fourth Race.-The Coney Island handi-
cap. six furlongs. Voter, to 5, won,
with The Swain, IS to 1, second, and
Brandywine, to /, third. Time LA 30.
Fifth Race.-One mile and furlong.
Haphazard. 8 to ], won, with Doggett.
to /, second, and Petrol, to 2, third.
Time SO is.
sixth Race.-one mile and a sixteenth,
on the turf Dame Quickly, to ], won,
with a deadheat for second place between
Divide. 2 to l, and Sun Up, to l. Time
1:l9 2-5.
st. Louis. Mo-, June 25.--Only two favor
ties landed winners to-day. The other
events were taken by well-played second
horses in the betting. The weather was
clear and pleasant, with heavy track,
but drying out Summaries follow:
First Race-six and half furlongs. The
Kitten, 4 to 5, won, with Queen Safe. u
10 T. second and Bill Dawdy, 70 to /, third.
Time 1.27ik.
Second Race-Maidens, six furlongs.
Botany. p TO 5. won with FL Alma, to /,
second and Belle Diablo, 3 TO ], third.
Time 1:20A.
Third Race-Six furiongs. Montgomery,
to q won, with Horseshoe Tobacco, s
to s, second aud Truxillo. % to /, third.
Time l:l9
Fourth Race-Mlle. David. to 5. won.
with Damocles, II 70 10, second and Lin
da. 16 TO 5, third. Time 1:iS.
Fifth Race-Mile and twenty yards.
Floridas, II to 9, won, with Benamela, II
70 5. second and Hawthorne, Is TO ], third.
Time 1:55h.
Sixth Race-Five furlongs. Crockett, TO
@ won, with Moch, 10 ], second and
Free Fun. 6 to /. third. Time 1864.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-12
AcoUNTRY OF SURPRISES.
Gold, Diamond and Coat Mines in >outf
Africa.

Gold. Diamond and Coat Mines in South
While there is little doubt that with
proper development of its agricultural
and pastoral resources South Africa
could be made seit-support'ng. 'Ae
successful development Of THESE shouS-
tries depends. nevertheless. upon tNs
creation o. local markets through IAe
stimulus given by mining operations
SAYS the North American REVIEW.
Whatever may contribute 10 the eN.
tension of the commerce ana li"oe ..
South Africa, the immediate future u
the country is dependent primary up
on the development OF its mihe'ai
sources. Probably no other event mas
so impressed this fact upon the Nl'i''s
of the people OF the country at la'se
as the dire straits to which the! nave
been reduced by the rinderpest epl-
demic. Indeed, upon two previous
memorable occasions South Africa HAS
been saved from industrial d1sastei y!
the stimulus given to trade through
the DEVELOPMENT OF tho diamond lho"5-
try in one instance and the develop
1nent of the gold industry in the other.
The Deus ex machina to again save
the country will be the expansion OF
the mineral industry. With the eAcep-
ton Of mining OF gold, diamonds ana
coal there have been no considerable
explorations of its mineral resources.
Coal, fortunately, exists in many parts
of the country and it has been esti-
mated that the known coal-fields rep
resent an area of $4,000 square miles.
| which is equal in extent to the state
| OF Iowa. There exist in some parts O!
the country large deposits OF iron con-
tiguous to the coal-felds. but as yet
the economic conditions have not Ia
vored the development of that indus
try. Lead, silver, cinabar. tin ana
other metals are also found in man!
parts OF the country but have not Deer
reu.neTatiyely worked. Among tht
mining countries of South Africa TIM
Transvaal is facile princeps, and is II
all probability destined to maintain it
paramount position; though, as Is we.
known, South Africa is "a country O
surprises" and it is possible of course
though not probable, that within it
great extent other equally importan
districts may be discovered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-12
A Great Invention.

According to a Kentucky paper,
when the telephone was first intro
duced in that state all old farmer who
did not exactly understand the work
ing of the invention bought a new pair
of boots for his son who lived down in
Texas. He hung the footwear across
the wire at shutdown one evening. Dur
ing the night some one took the boots
and placed a pair OF old ones across
the wire Next morning the old gentle.
man went out and, to his delight, he
saw the old boots. He FASTENED into
the house, exclalming to his wife:
Say, Sal, this here telephone is the
best thing yet. John got his boots last
night, and I'm blasted eft he didn't
send the old uns home.'