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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
CLOUD LIFTED AT CANTON.
MRS. MIGINLEY SHOWS SIGNS OF
RETURNING CONSCIOUSNESS.

Receivers Sufficiently to Recognize
Her Children and Extend Greetings
TO Her Aged Sister and Others.
Restoration to Complete Con-
sciOusness Not Probable, But Hope
Entertained That She VIII Survive
Until the President Reaches Her
and Perhaps Recognizes Him.
Canton, o., Dec. 6.-There was an agree
able surprise to the children and friends
gathered about the bed side of Mrs. Nan
cy Allison Mckinley this afternoon. She
regained consciousness sufficiently to rec
ognize not only her children, but to ex-
tend greetings TO her aged sister, Mrs.
Osborne, Charles Miller and the others
who were near
Nourishment was given her about noon.
1t was soon after this that she manifested
signs of returning consciousness. The first
nourishment received for several days had
a good effect. There is again stronger
hope that she may recover sufficiently to
survive until the President reaches her
bedside tomorrow morning, and perhaps
TO recognize him. 1t is not thought, how
ever, tudt SHe Will ever regain compete
consciousness.
When the attending physician left Mrs.
Mckinley this evening, it was with feel
ing that she would survive the night and
possibly longer. She had taken no nour-
ishment since early in the afternoon and
was not i'm quite as good condition as
when she seemed to recognize those about
her. But she sustained little net loss of
h0 o6
ing in quiet and seemingly natural con-
dition.
Canton, o., Dec. 6. 1O9O p. m.-At 1O:SO
tonight Mrs. Mckinley is exceedingly
low. She has just experienced one of the
sinking spells during which life seemed to
be almost extinct. There are some mo-
ments when she does not seem to breathe
If she rallies from this spell she will prob
ably survive the night, but it seems doubt
ful that she will rally.
The latest advice received from the Pres
ident is that he will reach here at 1926
a. m.
Canton, o., Dec. 6, 11:45 p. m.-Mrs. Nc
Kinley's condition has not changed since
the 1920 O'Clock report.
Canton, o., Dec. 7.-At 1:15 a. m, Mrs.
Mckinley seemed even weaker than an
hour ago. although there was no more
marked indication of the coming dissOlu-
ton. She may live until morning, but it
now seems doubtful
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
LESTER AFTER HARBoR MONEY.
The Colonel Not Afraid of the ApprO-
priatiOD BiIl's Defeat.

priatiOD Bits Defeat.
Washington, Dec. 6.-Representative Les
ter conferred with many of his associates
al he capitol to-day relative to the report
that an attempt may be made at the pres
ent session to prevent the passage of a
general river and harbor bill. As men,
Der of the committee on rivers and har-
bors, Col. Lester says he does not believe
it will be possible for the opponents of
river and harbor legislation to kill off that
bill Ii is one Of the strongest pieces of
legislation that comes before congress- be-
cause it interests so many different local
tiles.
Among the Georgia visitors at the capitol
to-day during the reading of the Presi-
dents message, was Judge Gober OF the
Blue Ridge circuit. Judge Gober is ac-
companied by his wife, and they are on
their way to New York on a pleasure trip.
They were the guests of Senator Clay
while in this city.
Bill Pledger who is an applicant for a
consulate without much hope Of success,
is here again looking for trouble He is
apt to get II before he receives recognition
at the hands of the present administration
All of the members of the Georgia dele
CATION excepting Representative Howard
attended the opening session of congress
to-day. Mr.. Howard is expected here in
a few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
THEATER BURNED.
The Building the Scene of the Corr
bett-suIIivan Fight.

New Orleans. Dec. 6.-The Olympic the
ater, formerly the famous Olympic Ath-
letic Club and pugillstic arena, where the
Corbett-Sullivan and other notable con-
tests occurred some years ago, was de-
stroyed by fire tonight, together with nine
other buildings. The Klint-Hearne Com.
pany, who were playing an engagement
there, lost their wardrobe and parapher.
MALTA. The total loss is estimated S7O. 900
with insurance of $4,000. The fire Is be.
lieved to be Of incendiary origin, suspicion
pointing to parties recently elected from
the theater, as threatening letters have
been received in the last day or two.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
BRYAN ON THE MESSAGE.
Means Further Superiority For Gold
over Silver as Money.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 6.-Hon. William
Jennings Bryan reached here to-day and
left with party of friends for Lake
Surprise to hunt ducks. The party will be
gone three or four days.
Mr. Bryan expressed himself as follows
on the Presidents message "The mes
sage indicates an intent upon the part OF
the President to aid in turning the issue
of paper money over to the national banks,
and, i'm the meantime, a purpose to give
gold a further superiority over silver as
money!"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
SILVER HEELS IN PORT.
The Alleged FiIibuster Arrives at
Wilmington and Is Searched

Wilmington, N. c., Dec. 6.-The schooner
Silver Heels, which achieved notoriety by
slipping out Of New York harbor, Oct. II
with q cargo of war material, as alleged
for the Cuban insurgents, arrived here TO-
day and is anchored in the river. She was
boarded and searched by custom officers,
but nothing was found to indicate that
she is on other than peaceful mission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
sAGAsrA's REFORMS roo LATE.
Cubans Who survive WeyIer Are
SDnin's ImDIacabIe Foes.

London, Dec. THE Daily Chronicle
publishes this morning a letter from a
correspondent in Havana, who says: "Sa-
gastas efforts are too late. Under Gen.
Weyler's vile regime half the Cuban popu-
lation disappeared and the remaining half
has been converted into implacahle enc
mics Of Spain, enemies who will absolute
ly refuse to accept SPANS word.
''The central provinces are a desert
waste. The sugar industry can only be re-
started by the infusion of English and
American capital which few dare 10 In
vest. The island Is lost to Spain, and It
is clearly the duty of the United States
to intervene in the interests of humanity
and civilization, and TO end this fearful in
fcrno."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
STORMING OF GUIsA.
Desperate Resistance Made by the
Spanish Garrison.

Havana, Dec. "Details have been re-
ceived of the fighting at Guisa. The Span
ish column, under Col Tovar, was delay
ed four days before arriving and captur-
ing the position of the insurgents The
Spanish lost a captain, lieutenant and
twenty soldiers wounded.
According to the official account the
Spanish garrison defended the town hero
ically. Ii consisted of SEQ men, The forty
five houses and 1C0 huts were destroyed
Eight men in charge of the hellograph re-
sisted until all were wounded The insur-
gents We're 5000 strong and had six can
non. They were commanded by Gen. Ga
lixto Garcia, Gen. Jesus Rabi and Gen.
Ramiries A large quantity of dynamite
was used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
ITALY's CABINET RESIGNS.
Present Premier Likely to Reform
the Ministry.

Rome, Dec. 6-The cabinet this morning
formally rendered its resignation to King
Humbert, who reserved his decision. 1t
is expected that the Marquis di Rudini,
the present premier, win be entrusted with
the task of reforming the ministry
At the meeting of the Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day the premier, the Marquis di
Rudini, announced the resignation of the
cabinet and the house adjourned.
The resignation of the cabinet followed
the resignation of the minister of war.
Gen. Pellieux, which was brought about,
according to report in consequence of the
action of the Italian Chamber of Deputies
in amending the bill dealing with army
promotions, which was opposed by the
minister for war. But the Rome cores
pondent of the Morning Post of London
asserts that the resignation of the minis
ter of war was only a political move un-
dertaken in order to make is possible for
the Marquis di Rudini to secure an unan-
imous ministry.
Rome, Dec. 6. II p. mixing Humbert
has entrusted to the Marquis di Rudini
the task of constructing a new cabinet
al ba och
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
FAKE STORY ABOUT GEN. LEE.
Copy of the Cuban Constitution Not
sent TO Washington by Him.

Havana, Dec. 6.-Consul General Fitz-
hugh Lee, when interviewed to-day on the
statement cabled to New York that he
had forwarded to the government Of
Washington a copy of the constitution
adopted by the insurgents replied that he
had sent no such document as described
He added that he had had no contmunica-
ton with the insurgents, such as was in
tmated by a Havana paper, but said that
naturally he would forward In HIS Off
cial capacity. whatever documents, bear
ing upon Cuban difficulties, came into his
hands. even though unsolicited. Gen. Lee
also asserted that he was in the habit of
forwarding statements Of both sides inn
partially.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
COLOMBIA's ELECTION.
The NatiOnaIists Get a Majority of
the Electors BaIIOted For.

Colon. Colombia, Dec. 6.-The national
lists of Panama have secured a majority
for the government in the returns for elec-
tors in the first elections, thus gaining
fifteen probable voters for their nominee.
The utmost tranquility prevails.
The results of the returns for electors
in the first returns in Colon yesterday, as
yabled last night was that the liberals
n1d defeated the government party by
5o against SO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
KIAO CHU EXPEDITION.
Number of AristOcrats Going Along
as Volunteers.

Berlin, Dec. 6.-It is deemed significant
that 12O volunteers, including a number
of members of the aristocracy like Count
Won Kessler and the Prince OF Thurn and
Taxis, are to accompany the expedition to
Kiao Chu bay with Prince Henry of Prus-
sia as its commander.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
STARTS RACK TO CANTON.
The President and His Family
Leaves Washington.

Washington, Dec. 6-President McKin-
ley left Washington at $40 o'clock to-
night for Canton. With him We're Mrs.
Mckinley, Miss Mabel Mckinley, Miss Bar
Der, Mrs. Abner Mckinley, A. j. Duncan,
two maids and the steward of the white
house. The party occupied a special Pull
man, which was attached to the regular
Pennsylvania train, which reaches Canton
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
Miss Rrnd1er to ne snonser.

Washington, Dec. 6-Secretary Long TO-.
day addressed letter to Miss Christine
Bradley asking her to do him the honor
TO christen the battleship Kentucky. This
action was taken with the consent Of Gov.
Bradley
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
AUToNOMIsTs AND REFORM1sTs.
A Conference at Havana Fails to
Bring About "a Consolidation. -

Bring About "a Consolidation. -
Havana, Dec. Ga conference was held
to-day between the autonomists and re-
formists. The proposal to dissolve both
parties and to form new one, with am
pie security for autonomists direction and
programme, was not accepted.
Senior Galvez, the president of the au-
tonomists. said they were only willing to
enter a combination provided they could
maintain their name. their programme in
full and their present chief. They were
however, ready TO admit the reformists to
swell their own ranks. The conference
win be continued to-morroW
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
SPANS CARLIsTS.
The Government Sends Troops ia
Search Two Provinces.

London, Dec. GA dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Madrid says that the govern
ment has sent detachments of troops to
search the region between the provinces
of Valencia and Castellon and the dis
tricts around Morela. where the Carlist
agitation is most active
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
CITY or KIAO CHU SEIZED.
Force of German Marines and Sailors
Takes Possession.

London, Dc IA dispatch to the Daily
News from Shanghai says a telegram has
been received there from Chinan-Fu as
serting that 500 German marines and sail
ors, with two machine guns. on Friday
last dec. - entered the city of Kiao-Chu,
eighteen miles from the bay, and took pos
session of the city walls and gates. They
were not molested, the Chinese troops re-
treating as the Germans advanced.
London, Dec. 1.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Times believes that Germany
has proposed to China to take a lease, at
a nominal sum, Of Kiao-Chu bay and ad-
jacent territory for a long period
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
SOCIETY GIRL BURNED TO DEATH.
Clothing Catches Fire While Dressed
as Santa Claus.

Trenton, ~ j., Dec. 6.-Josephine War
der, a prominent young society woman,
died tonight from burns sustained while
playing Santa Claus
Miss Warder enveloped herself in a cloak
stuffed with cotton. This caught fire and
despite the efforts of her friends, she was
fatally burned.
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Continued on Fifth Page.l
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Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 6-Harvey Martin
who is believed to be a member of the
Jennings train robbng gang, was captured
in the Creek country this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

If it is cleaned daily. or as nearly so
as possible. with & damp house-fannel.
and thus kept free from old standing
dus-, ii viii not be necessary TO use the
scrubbing-b very frequently. Use
a softer brush. both for linoleum and
Oilcloth, than for boards. as a hard one
wears the material and often spells the
color Soft soap is very good Where
the LhOleum does not suffer much wear,
it VIII be improved by being polished &C
casiOnaIly. after it is dry, with soft
flannel and little sweet oil Or wash
the HnOleum with a flannel (kept spe-
cially for this purpose. and scrupuIous-
y clean). and warm soap and water,
and dry carefully with a clean cloth
LinoleUm should not be washed too Of
ten, but should be rubbed with the fol-
lowing mixture and polished with
clean soft buster: Shred half-an-ounce
Of beeswax into sufficient turpentine to
cover ii, and place this in the oven to
melt When thoroughly amalgamated
il is ready for use A little milk rubbed
over the linoleum. which must then be
polished with clean soft buster. is
also good LinOleum kept in this way
req dires little washing or trouble of
any kind beyond busting, and preserves
both its color and gloss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14
Vanity In Children.

Mothers are often responsible for the
vanity which they may deplore in their
daughters. The atmosphere of the home
Is too largely one of, perhaps, millinery
and mantua-making- The dress of
young children is often so exquisite
that continual caution is necessary to
prevent its injury, and play is robbed
Of spontaneity and activity. a mother
who had educated her children to all
the punctflities of dress, said: I re-
great so much the exquisite wardrobe
of my little children. see now that it
hurt their character" The dress of
little girls should be as simple and sub
stantial as that of boys. Everything
which prevents activity and fosters
vanity should be conscientiously avoid
ed Love OF dress is also fostered by
the passion for dolls. which is said to be
inborn in every right-minded girl Doll
playing is really Undressing. Every
bit OF Sew-gaw is eagerly sought to
bedeck this miniature travesty of fine
lady The dou-mother is but pro-
phecy of the child-mother. If doll
playing is a legitimate occupation of
girlhoOd, we ought to have dolls which
do not cultivate a taste for wasp waists
and the trivialities of fashion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14
EmbroIdery On HuckabacI.

Ordinary huckaback toweling. which
can be bought at any dry goods store
in white or unbleached cotton or linen.
can be used as the foundation for most
beautiful embroidery.
You can iron off any good transfer
pattern on it, taking care to select for
the purpose a bold design where there
is not much interlacing of leaves and
branches.
Before placing your design on the
huckaba decide which way the lines
of darning are to so. As you will see
they 90 across the stuff. Had the lines
been desired to go longitudinally the
pattern would have been placed the
other way
The flower here has been worked in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

A professor, describing the different
style of scholastic furniture, has laid
down The law that that stern task mis-
tress Hygiene demands that the desk
or table at which the scholar writes
shall be cOincident with the height of
the epigastric cavity. which is the name
by which the modern schoolgirl desig-
mates the upper portion of the pear
shaped receptacle for food which PLAYS
such an important part in digestive
operations. The reason for this eleva-
ton seems to be that at this height the
bust is upright and the chest is clear
of the table. With view, therefore.
to avoid short-si ghtedness. curvature
of the spine. and similar maiadies.
which threaten the Industrious student
chained to an acknowledgement
structed desk, an enterprising inventor
has brought out an easily adjusted
desk, which we illustrate herewith. II
viii be seen that the top of the desk
is carried by two side pieces Of wood
which rest on hollow telescope columns
Of metal. the inner column containing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

material striped with brown: the skirt
is trimmed with two ends of silk en-
brOidered with fine jet beads and silk
and finished with bead fringe; the Elton
jacket has wide revers of sealskin;
with straight revers to the waist; the
cuffs are also of seaIskin. The full vest
was of soft white silk, with ruffle and
Jabot of lace; puckered waistband of
velvet This costume, although hav-
ing the appearance of an indoor dress,
is sufficiently warm for street wear,
without any other wrap.
Another suit is of fancy wooden mate
rial with a diagonal silk line running
through; the skirt is trimmed with a
border of embroidery, with diamond
shaped pattern in front: the bodice is
cut with a basque. which is trimmed
with embroidery. and a sash of velvet
is worn round the waist; the cape is
edged with embroidery. and has revers
Of white cloth embroidered all over; a
martin tail boa is worn with the cape.
but the costume is complete without it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

The chief change in little girls frocks
is that instead Of being loose from the
yoke, they are now generally fastened
round the waist by a belt or sash The
fashion is, in fact, very much the same.
but the pleats or gathers are fastened
down at the waist. The simplest way
is TO make i've or seven rows of gath
ers round the waist. and to sew on
wide piece OF tape inside the frock I'M
der these gathers to make them firm.
and then you may add a belt or not
To make the frock more dressy a pref
t. way is to outline the yoke. epaulettes.
wrists, and belt with a narrow frilling
of surah-
A very dainty evening frock for a girl
of twelve is made in liberty Bengal
satin. salmon color. Belt of pale green,
embroidered in silk, with two double
bows each side of the waist The
guimpe and fri1Is are of a new silk
gauze printed in flowers
A pretty dress for child from four
to six years of age is of white Indian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

cerise silk, trimmed in the form of a
yoke with black passamenterie. The
sleeves were tight-htting with caps of
silk and black lace over the shoulders
Belt OF black silk.
A useful little bodice for everyday
wear can be made in challie. cashmere
or silk The right front is cut to fas-
ten over TO the left side; it is tucked
horizontally. and the edge is finished
with a killed friIl; the sleeves are
tucked in the upper part. and are I'm
ished with ruffies of lace; tucked COL
lar-band with fans of lace standing out
eacn side; waistband of velvet cut in
a small point in front: the small basque
may either be worn inside the skirt or
out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

up in every shade of velvet One of the
most exquisite short coats was seen at
a large dry-goods establishment. and
is here reproduced. It was a Russian
blouse in a lovely shade of myrtle vel
vet The revers We're OF brocade out
lined with chinchiIla- Steel buttons and
waistband of brOcade. A superb 5abot
of Brussels lace was draped from the
neck. The sleeves were finished with
an embroidered cuff. fur around the
wrists. The whole was lined with a
dainty shade of cerise satin.
Another jacket seen was of black vel
vet with back in one piece. and a sin
sic side piece on one side. It was lined
With red silk, the seams being neatly
telled- Velvet revers and storm collar.
stlf1y internned and faced with astra-
kan This coat fastens invisibly with
hooks and eyes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14
STYLES FOR THE FALL AND WINTER.

sight to see a circle of these snow era
dies in front of a Lapp chapel. and now
and then a lot of herce-Iooking dogs are
on guard to keep off the wolves that
might mediate a raid on the baby con-
tingent. The Lapp cradle in material
differs essentially from that used by
the Bushnan baby, whose mother digs
a hole in the hot sand and 'chucks'
him therein in the shadow of some
lonely bush Sometimes the cradle is
ready to hand in the shape of an os-
trich nest, and now and tnen some
feathers left by the mighty bird help
to soften the nest of the future Bush
man warrior.
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NATTY THINGS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

person wishing to become engaged to
the girl OF his choice offers her a flower
or takes = light from a cigar or cigar
cite if she happens to have one in her
mouth; and thereUpon, provided there
IS no impeachment. steps are at once
taken to arrange for the payment Of
the dowry- The families Ct the bride
and bridegroom have each to provide
a considerable sum In Calabria. as in
many parts of India. lighted taper or
a lighted pipe betokens the acceptance
OF the sutton for the hand of a lady in
marriage In Siberia it is the custom
that, when a suitor has been accepted
by girl. she presents him with box
of cigars and a pair of slippers as a
sign that he is to be master in the
house.
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side, and a row of unmounted damask
roses under the brim.
A stylish walking dress for a matron
is made of black wooden reps. The
mantle, of black metallasse cloth, has
the bodice part made Ught-ftting. the
long cape sleeves being lined with satin;
cola. pointed up the center of back.
ornamented on each side with braid
ing: it is edged all round with black
Monaghan goat, very full on he
shoulders: high collar trimmed with
fur Bonnet of aubargine velvet.
trimmed with velvet pansies of various
shades, black osprey, and wings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-12-14

For the little folks who have not vet
attained to the dignity of their teens
there are some very dainty froclzs. One
is destined for a girl of nine. and looks
charming in soft dark green cashmere
with plain skirt and a full bodice OMEN
ing over a yoke and vest of red silk:
while a band of green satin comes at
the waist The double collar is en-
broidered with shaded altogether
a sweet little frock 1t should certain
" be crowned by a green velvet hat
the brim edged with a frilled putting
and the gathered crown breaking into
a little friu at the top, while a many
ended bow of green MORE comes at the
side for trimming.
Finally the small maid of six or seven