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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-31
FOOTBALL PREPARATIONS.
Western Institutions to Rival t
sites of the East.

Western Institutions to Rival tho Univer-
stiles of the East.
Western educational institutions are de-
termined to compete with the big eastern
universities in the matter of football, and
preparat tons for the coming season are
being made on liberal scale: The season
carries with it added interest, as it will see
shake up in most of the teams on ac
count Of the new rules that will 60 into
effect this fall. Old familiar faces that
have been seen on the grtdiron will be
missin, u Some have graduated, more have
been b!ired by the now intercollegiate
rules and others have departed to schools
where the ethics Of the gridiron are not so
severe. 1t is quite probable that such
schools will be few in number, owing to
the era of reform that has swept over the
western colleges. The latest converts are
the Universities of Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri. These have practically adopted
the rules of the northern colleges, and an
interchange Of games for the coming sea-
son is talked ef.
The scramble for good coaches for the
different teams has also made itself felt.
The University of Minnesota is determined
to be in the race for the western pennant,
and the Gophers will probably have the
strongest aggregation among all. Jerreins
of Yale has been secured AS head coach
after spirited bidding by the Leland Stan
ford university. The University of Wis
consin expects to retain Phil King AS
coach, but is doubtful whether the team
will have the services of Dad MOulton as
trainer Huff will lead the fortunes of the
University of Illinois and Jim Robinson
will have an opportunity to regain his
honors at the University of Michigan.
Who will coach Northwestern has not yet
been decided.
Stages contract with tho University of
Chicago expires this summer, but it Is
certainty that his services as coach aid
head of the athletic department Will be ez-
tended indcf ritely AS to the team which
will reprcsei the Maroons, Stage Is pessi-
mistic He lays that never before has the
outlook been worse, and for TINT reason
he has not arranged any games yet.
Michigan, OH tho other hand, has practi-
cally a full schedule, which will shortly he
given ont
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-31

The ThibOdaux Sentinel was not
so good paper as usual last week.
We missed much of the good
reading matter it usually contains /;
the splendid editorials usually
speak to the people and to the fra
ternity were not there. This how
ever may have been due to the
fact that the paper The Progress
received was blank right along
there. Well, we are sure this is
the case.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-31

Our Nation is certainly ap-
preaching dangerous ebb when
the people lose confidence in the
United States Supreme Court, and
yet, the people of our country are
rapidly drifting to that condition.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-07-31
CHEAP REQUISITE.

CHEAP REQUISITE.
In the Donaldsonville Chief of
last Saturday We see that a num-
Der of parish Superintendent of
our public schools met in New Or
leans and resolved that they would
support no one for the Constitu-
tional convention except those who
favored more liberal appropria-
ton to the public schools. This is
very good as far as it goes, but it
does not go one-tenth far enough.
If that be the only requisite then
every ballot-box stuffing, body
polite delauching, State robbing
corruptionist and fraud in the
State is eligible to their support.
In fact this class of swine would
have strong claims for the support
of these resolutors, because it
would be no trouble in the world
for them to carry out their prom
Uses; it being pleasure
to gain their own consent to
spend the States or any one else's
money except their own, and it
would be the means of making
themselves solid with a good class
of people too, the men and wo-
men connected with public educa-
ton.
OF course with the Hon. E. B.
Kruttschnitt as presiding officer
nothing very elevating, politically,
was expected to imanate from the
meeting. Not because he is not
cultured enough, bless you no; he
possesses all the talents and en-
dowments necessary to mold Gull
ture, but because he is one Of these
Louisiana gentlemen who thinks
party supremacy paramount to all
else, and to this expediency, all
matters should be subjugated. He
is one of the gentlemen, if we mis-
take not-who helped trade off the
suffrage amendment of the con-
stitution to the Republicans at the
last State election, in order to hold
the reign Of New Orleans to the
Fitzpatrick dynasty.
1t is said that Mr.. Kruttschnitt
is related to the illustrous Judah
P. Benjamin, but unlike this great
statesman, this great kinsman-i1
this be true-Mr. Kruttschnitt
does not employ his talent to ex'
alt citizenship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20
FLOR1DA.

IT he erection of a new Presbyterian
church was started at Tarpon Springs
last week.
Stock men OF Bronson report the loss of
many cattle during the past winter by
cold and heavy rains.
The Palatka Guards will hold three
days fair. commencing April %. for the
purpose OF raising funds to purchase new
uniforms.
court martial will assemble at Jack
sonville March % to try charges against
w. J. Driscoll, who was deposed from the
captaincy of the Jacksonville Light In
fantry last week.
The Pasco board OF county commission
ers is Offering a reward OF $500 for infor-
nation leading to the arrest of the muir
derors OF Constantine Stevenson. The
murder took place about Feb. /.
A meeting OF the majors commanding
the Florida militia win be held at ITALIA
hassee either on the 2sd or gath OF this
month, the exact date not having been de-
cided upon. The object will be TO prepare
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20

Caywood, 10 to 1. second by a head, and
Dawn, IS. T. Burns, 6 to /, third. Time
1850. Moralist, Gomez, Annie Teuton, Au-
gustina, C. s. Bush, Farmer Leigh and
Elyria also ran.
Third Race-Selling, six furlongs Gold
Top, 81, A. Barrett, to 1, won by a, head,
with Marie c., 80. T. Powers, to TO- Sec
ond by four lengths. and AL Kris, 81, T.
Burns, to 1, third. Time 1:lSl2. lila,
Trixie, Tern, Graefin and Vanessa also
ran.
Fourth Race--Handicap, seven fur
longs. Albert s., 81, Dorsey 20 /, won
by a neck, with Imp. Paladin, no. r. Will
lams, Z TO 5, second by six lengths, and
Gluck, 1877 Dean, 100 to !, third. Time
1921 Sim w, Domingo, Llnnette, DICK
Behan and r. @. Ban also ran.
Fifth Race-Six furlongs. Necklace. 90,
Higgins, to l, won by a nose. with Mitt
Boykin, 102 w. Dean, to !, second by
half length, apd Stella B., 90, A. Barrett,
4 20 /. third. Time 1904. Folderol, Bar
ney Adler. Rolandis. Moondine, Helena
Farrell, Apostrophe, Wood King and Jim
Kelly also ran.
Sixth Race-Selling, one mile. Jack the
Jew. lO5, ]. Hill, II to ;, won by two
lengths, with Zaldivar 105. w. Dorsey, s
to /, second by four lengths, and Wlnslow,
100. A. Barrett, to l. third. Time 1:47.
Beau Ideal, Fiction, Tom Qulrk, Hunter
and Half Mine also ran.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20
ALEXANDER NJ. MASON DEAD.
An Ex-COnfederate who Became Fa-
nous Through His Service in
From the New york Herald.


From the New York Herald.
Washington, March 17.-Col. Alexander
Macomb Mason of the Egyptian army
mason Bey), died at his residence in this
city this afternoon of acute bronchitis
Col. Mason was Sc years old and was a
notable character, having had a romantic
and successful. career. He was born in
1871, the son of John Mason of Virginia.
and grandson of George Mason of Gunton
Hall, Va. On his maternal side his grand
father was Maj. Gen. Alexander Macomb,
who was commander-in-chief of the
United States Army at the time of his
DEATH In 1S41. In 1858 Alexander Macomb
was appointed a midshipman and entered
Annapolis. When Virginia severed her
from Annapolis and offered his services
to the confederate navy.
The colonel was conspicuous for his gal
lantry and daring at the famous battle Of
Hampton roads. He was later captured
at the battle of Sailors creek, and was
confined on Johnson's Island until the end
of the war After the war he sought serv-
ice with foreign nations and went first to
Chile After serving there for a while he
went to China, where he remained for
several years. In 1870 he went to Egypt
and offered his services to the khedive
with whom he became a great favorite
He commanded an Egyptian ship, then
was made instructor of artillery and later
made a survey of Lake Albert Nyanza
and became governor of Equatorial Al
RIGA. In this connection he met Gordon
and assisted in several OF his undertake
ings. His latest commissions were gov
ernor of Massowah and high commission
err of the SOudan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20


Mr.. Brand, and that gentleman was pleas
ed with it to that extent that he offered
Mr.. Day 81 a day for the use of it until
he had finished scattering his fertilizer,
saying that 1t would easily take the place
of half a dozen men. Every piece of the
machine was made at the shop by Mr..
Day.
Corpl. George Horton Steele of Company
ID, Fifth Infantry, and Corpl. Gross of
Company G, in the same infantry, two
young men who have been stationed at
Fort Mcpherson. near Atlanta. for year
or more, have been promoted TO places
among the commissioned officers of the
United States army. For the second time
in the history Of the barracks at Fort
Mcpherson, this rare honor has been be-
slowed upon young men who We're sta
toned there, aud the occurrence Is Of
such an unusual nature that their promo
ton was the sensation of the fort Thurs
day. They have been commissioned sec
ond lleutenants in the UnitedsStates army
and the Senate will confirm their appoint
ment The young soldiers are two of a
class of nine appointed from the ranks
this year.
Rome Tribune: The Shanklin heirs will
receive part of the insurance money due
on the life of ]. f. Shanklin. Although
the suit was decided against the children,
the United States Life Insurance Com
pany has very magnanimously given the
sum of $734 SO. Col. j. f. Shanklin was
an old newspaper man. He carried upon
his life a policy of 5000. The payments
upon this policy were faithfully and
promptly paid for ten years. Then Col
Shanklin's mind gave way due perhaps
TO overwork and i'll health. He was ad-
Judged insane NJ A. Nevin was appoint
4 IaF.as 80 \
fairs. and I'm going through the papers
Mr. Nevin discovered that payment was
due on the policy. He at once communi-
Gated with the company, explaining the
situation, and asked that Col Shankln
be reinstated. He offered to pay the
amount due, but the company refused to
reinstate the policy holder. The case was
Life Insurance Company was given the
verdict. This was a severe loss to the
heirs
The Walton News was surprised TO learn
that Edward r. Hopkins. skilled ME-
chanic with Contractor Nichols, is a sur.
viving witness OF the hanging OF John
Brown at Harper's Ferry, and as youna;
soldier participated In the capture Of that
noted abolitionist and revolutionlst Ed
ward Hopkins was a little more than a
| youth, when, as n member OF the Young
| Guards Of Richmond, he helped batter
down the doors OF the engine room In
which Brown had taken shelter at the
Harper's Ferry arsenal, on oct Is, 1869.
The young volunteer OF Virginia, vas.
OF course. a confederate soldier ana rose
| 20 the rank Of captain, and as an honora-
BILE memento OF the great struggle, car
| ries a minnie ball In his hip Capt Hon
kns narrative of the John Brown RAID
| and the capture OF that noted outlaw Ia
most thrilling ana entertaining. CgVt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20

church in this city are as follows: Rowan
Roberts, V. l.. Stanton, e. b. Moore.
Rev. ]. w. Domingos, E. M. Pafford,
j. NJ. Freeman, q. l.. Brack, II. z. Brew
er, Hon. Warren Lott, r. b. Reppard,
c. c, Buchanan, ST., Rev. r. A. Brown
]. r. Overman, Prof. T.. A. Pound. ]. H.
Grady, j. w. Greer And those selected
TO carry out the programme Of the Ware
County Sunday school convention ON
March q and %. at Manor, are: T. M.
Mcconnell, c. c. Buchanan, Sr.. W. s..
Booth, d. b. Sweat, j. NJ Freeman.
James Lynn, V. L. Stanton, ]. L. Grady
u. II. McVeigh. j. n. Speilman. e. B..
Moore, ID. ii. Bennett, DIR. w. p. Bah
cock, Prof. f. A. Pound, r. f. WILL
ford, Rev. r. ]. McQuaig, S. p. Settle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20
FOR BEAUFORT AND BLUFFTON.

Steamer ALPHA will leave Savannah
for Beaufort, Port Royal Naval Station
and way landings at 10 a. m. Sundays
Tuesdays and Thursdays, returning next
day.
Steamer STAR will leave Burton daily
Except Sunday at a. M. returnings
leave Savannah at 8 p. m. Telephone 500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20

Hopkins assisted in guarding John Brown
pending his trial and conviction by court
martial and afterward superintendent the
erection of the gallows on which Brown
was hanged. The noted abolitionist was
escorted to the gallows by several com
panies of military, and Gov Wise and his
staff of Virginia colonels occupied seats
on the scaffold. The iron nerve of Brown
never deserted him, and he faced death
with absolute nonchalance.
Louisville correspondence Morning
News: Wednesday morning the train
brought in together with other passen-
gers, a strange looking couple. The man
was in the style of Buffalo Bill, with
long dark hair; the woman was not so
outlandish in appearance. They distrib-
uted hand bills purporting to give a
grand show, by Ida Daley's comedy COM
pany, and that grand presents would be
given out to each and every one who at
tended the show. Thirty or thirty-five
people attended. When the curtain failed
to rise at $50 some of the younger boys
commenced to stamp and clap their hands,
whereupon Mr.. Miller, the manager and
proprietor of the so-called company came
In front of the scenes and abused them
as not being gentlemen, and went on to
express himself in strong and very harsh
language, saying he did not wonder TO
see that there were no ladies present, for
he himself would not trust his sister or
any lady relative with such a crowd The
boys got mad at this uncalled for remark,
so when the show was over, four or five
of the hot -headed youths met Mr.. Miller
as he came from the hall and admins
tered a little chastisement for his talk.
Mr.. Miller called the marshal and made
complaint TO the mayor, who furnished
several deputy marshals to escort him 70
the hotel This morning he swore out
warrants for assault with intent to muir
.Ner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20
BRUNSWICK ITEMS.
Brantley's Public building win
Give Satisfaction.

Brunswick, Ga, March 19.-The Rife
men have placed orders for new uniforms.
The marine band is negotiating for a sim
liar outit, and the Knights Of Pythias
stan officers have had their measures TAX
EN- also. This completes the equipment of
the Brunswick uniformed organizations.
Congressman Brantley Is stopping at the
Metropolitan hotel, Washington.
The introduction of his bill to provide
a public building for Brunswick gives 10y
70 the hearts Of the local inhabitants,
Statistics as to the receipts and disburse-
ments at the various federal offices at
this port have been furnished the depart
ments, and arc favorable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20
. FAVORTTEs FLOORED.
Rain spells the Track and Affects
Results at New Orlenns.

Results at New Orlenas.
New orleans, March 19.-Rain spoiled
the track here to-day, making It slow,
and also affected the results. not a favor
tie winning. The attendance was 5000.
Summaries follow:
First Race-Six furlongs. Lonely, los,
Dorsey, TO /. won by a length, with
Lord Fairfax 80. Combs, to 2. second by
four lengths, and Charlie Christy. 81, Pow
ers Is to /, third. Time 1;1Sls. Winker,
Verdi, Helen Wren and The Plutocrat also
ran.
second Race-Selling, mile and twenty
wards. Elkin. 10l. Campbell, to /, won
by two lengths, with Senator Penrose, 107,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20

The steamships of this company are ap~
pointed TO sail from Savannah for Baltic
more as follows standard time):
BERKSHIRE, Capt. j. W. Kirwan, SATS
URDAY, March b. p. m.
ITAscA, Capt C. James, WEDNESDAY,
March II. $50 p. IN.
D. H. MILLER, Capt G. w. Billups.
SATURDAY, March 20, 7:9O p. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY,
and FRIDAY.
J. J. CAROLAN, Agent,
Savannah, Ga.
w. F. TURNER, G. p. A.,
A. d. STEVENS, a. T. M
J. c. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore, Md.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20
JOHN 6. BUTLER,

DEALER M
Paints. Oils and Glass, Sash. Doors
Blinds and Builders Supplies, Plain anu
Decorative Wall Paper Foreign ana 20
nestle Clements, Lime, Plaster and halr.
Sole agent for Asbestine Cold Wa'eA
Paint. -.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-20

Annual Sunday school Convention
waycross, Ca. March 19.-The Sunday
school workers who have been selected for
special duties during the session of the
TwCnty-seventh district annual convention
on April 2, and 4 at the Presbyterian
Smyrna times., 1897-03-31
Free Seed Humbug.

The seed distribution was character
lied by Representative Moody of
Massachusetts, as "the biggest hum
bug Of the many humbugs we see in
Washington" All of his agricul-
tural constituents considered it waste
of money, he declared. II Washinqton,
b. e. Post.
These seeds are allotted to congress-
men, whether they want them or not.
Some really give them as intended, to
farmers needing them; others send
them to political adherent; some, it is
said, sell them for personal profit;
others take no thought of their share,
which probably accrues to the profit
OF the seed-purveyor II New York.
Home Journal.
Why allow this Federal subvention
to certain members of the community
to take this elementary form? Instead
of scattering 36,S17 miles of seeds
through a smiling land, why doesn't
OAAo OCAONOlGub OON6Iul6ub SCdJUeE GQ6
finished food produced, and substitute
for squash seeds and seed wheat and
tomato seeds, squash pie and broiled
mushrooms on toast and catsup? In
such ways two millions could be more
luxuriOusly and comfortably enjoyed
by the benefciaries. Doubtless some
of them would prefer to commute their
allowance for an annual ration of bread
and beer. A Government which doesn't
have revenue enough to pay its ex-
penses cannot be expected to stoOp to
economy; and surely nobody will
grudge paltry 81, 2,OOO,O 900 year when
that sum is given as the tribute of
paternalism to political agriculture.
NetO York Sun.
Those in favor of abolishing free dis
tribution write at once to their United
States Senators and Congressional
Representatives, urging them to vote
against any appropriation for free
seeds.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-31
THE LOG OF THE MAYFLOwER.

One of the most gratifying and grace
full acts of Mr.. Bayard's term as Am
bassador to Great Britain was his sue
cess in obtaining permission for restor-
ing to the United States the log of the
good ship Mayfower, in which the
Pilgrim settlers came to this country
The movement for the return of this
valuable relic was made by the govern
ment of Massachusetts,, the American
Historical Society, the Pilgrim Society
of Plymouth and the New England
Society of New York City. The efforts
put forth by these bodies were ably
seconded by Ambassador Bayard, and
were endorsed by the Archbishop of
Canterbury and the Bishop of London.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-31
Alleged Thief Caught.

Henry B. Evans, the well-known
broker and banker of Wilmington. last
week with the aid of the police. sue
ceeded in catching the thief who rob-
bed the house of David J. Lindsay of
over S25OO worth of jewelry and other
goods about two months ago. Mr..
Lindsay is Superintendent of the
Jessup & Moore paper works, on the
Brandywine, and lives at PENNSYLVANIA
avenue and Rodney street. Mr.. Evans
is Mr.. Lindsay's son-in-law. While
standing in front Of his office Mr..
Evans saw a colored woman pass,
wearing shawl that belonged to Mrs.
Lindsay, that disappeared at the time
of the robbery. Calling Sergeant
Black, Mr.. Evans and the officer fol-
lowed the woman to Twelfth and Mar
ket streets, where she was arrested
and taken to the City Hall. She said
her name was Maggie Earl, and the
shawl had been given to her by her
sister, Lizzie Earl, who worked for
Mrs. Lindsay at time of the robbery.
Lizzie Earl recently has been working
IN restaurant. She was Immediately
arrested, after which a search was
made of her home, at 500 Orange street.
and a quantity of the stolen goods
were brought to light. Among the
articles found was one silk waist. val
ued at $15; lot Of uncut dress goods
that Mrs. Lindsay had purchased lust
before the robbery, pearl fan, six
Jewelry boxes, books, mems coats,
cuffs, collars, laces, pieces of bric-a-
brac and several small articles of Jew
elry The whole collection was valued
at about $500, but the most valuable
articles that were stolen were not
found. These consisted of several of
Mrs. Lindsay's diamonds, tine
watches and other jewelry. The po-
lice believe these have been pawned or
sold to some fence" in Philadelphia.
Among the rooms in the Lindsay
house was one used as a storeroom bv
Mrs. II. Victor Cause, who owns the
house, and until a few years ago lived
there. a number of the articles found
had been taken from this room.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-31

WHAT CROPS WILL PAY The BEST.
The truckers throughout Gloucester
county, n. J., are at present discus
sing the question of sweet potato crops,
and,. oweing to the low prices received
for sweet potatoes the past season, it is
altogether probable that the acreage
this year in sweet potatoes will be con-
siderably reduced. The growers have
lost heavily on last years crop, and
this season the sweet potato yield in
this great trucking centre will be ma
terially lessened, if present indications
can be accepted with any degree of
certainty.
The growers of watermelons and can
talOpes are also considering the advis-
ability of lessening the acreage in those
products, owing to the plague of lice,
which last year destroyed nearly the
entire crop. With the low prices pre-
vailing for sweet potatoes and the de-
struction of other crops by the insect
plauge, the truckers are considerably
puzzled as to what crops will pay the
best, and much speculation is at pres
ent indulged in, as to the probability
of a recurrence of the plague this year.
In many sections of the county the
growers express a belief that the in
sect plague will be found equally as
bad this year as it was last, and they
are therefore preparing themselves for
the battle accordingly.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-31
The Murderer GOrdy.

The Milford Chronicle has the fol-
lowing to say about the possible escape
from hanging of James NJ. Gordy, the
Milton murderer:
Given this early there are those,
who, admitting their belief in his guilt.
are offering to bet he will never be
hung. The reason given for this opin-
ion is that he is a Democratic worker
of local prominence. If there is any
thing brought out that looks like saw
ing the mans neck, after admitting his
guilt, then the person OF persons who
attempt to thus thwart justice in this
diabOlical crime, had better think twice
before acting. The people of Sussex
county are not in a fit humOr to
supinely submit to any such inter
ference. When the evidence is sub
mitted to the court and jury and YER
dict of guilt is returned. there would
be danger indeed to any man or men
who, under the cloak of politics or any
thing else, attempted to reverse the ef-
feet of the law and the evidence, and
overthrow the verdict, by having the
man declared insane when he is not in
sane, or by allowing him to escape
from prison. The murderer of Mary
Lewis, should hang, and hang speedily.