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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
The DnrhnncIIen.

| 1t is impossible to Judge how much
| foundation there is for the rumor, which
has several times found its way into
print during the past week. that the
Greek fleet may make the daring attempt
to force the Dardanelles and lombard
| Constantinople. Should the enterprise be
attempted, it would startle the world.
Should it be accomplished. the effect
would be electrical, and the fate OF the
Turkish empire would be sealed, if in
deed the rotten throne of the sultan did
not Immediately topple and fall Of Its own
rottenness.
The Dardanelles is the gateway to the
sultans seat of government, and is there
fore well guarded. Under the system Of
fighting which obtained a quarter of a
century ago it would probably be impreg
nable. Indeed it may be so at present,
under existing conditions; though
there are naval authorities who hold the
opinion that the passage could be forced
by a strong fleet. 1t would take time.
they say; 1t could hardly be accomplished
by dash. But It could be done.
The famous strait of the Dardaneles
is about forty-fve miles long and varies
in width from five miles to 1900 yards.
The "narrows" begin almost at the mouth
Of the strait and continue for seventeen
miles. In this distance, perched on the
two banks, there are not less than 500 guns,
and there are 400 more guns in the forts
and batteries from the "narrows" TO the
city of Constantinople. The majority
probably seven-eighths-of these 800 guns
are modern. high-power pieces, many Of
them being from the Krupp works Upon
one of the forts there is a 5O-ton Krupp,
and upon nearly all of them there are one
or more Krupps of six to eight inches di-
ameter. And not only this but the chan
mel is fun of torpedoes, electrically CON
nected with mining classmates on the
the shore, and ten torpedo boats are con-
stantly on duty in the narrow thorough
fare. Two boats of the torpedo fleet,
moreover, are of the submarine type.
What perilous performance the fore
ing of such am evenue of artillery and
dynamite would be! A veritable hail of
steel and iron would be poured upon the
attacking ships from the moment they
came within range. If the ships sue
ceeded in running past the first forts,
they would be upon the submerged torpe-
does, and the touching of an electrical
key by a concealed Turk upon the shore
might blow them out of the water. In
order to avoid the torpedoes, the attack
ers would be under the necessity Of cap
turing each torpedo station along the
banks of the strait and rendering the
submerged Internal machines harmless
against themselves.
But if the Greeks were to perform the
brilliant feat of forcing the Dardanelles
would they not be more than apt to find
at the other end of the strait a Russian
Turkish capital?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Manufacturers Of Wco,eu goods are rush
irs irnp,i tations wool in anticipation Of
the rew tariff b:il. snce it has become
virtually settled thas rho new law will not
contain a retroactive clause. The receipts
at Boston CCTing tie Pas, week aggregat-
ed $1,000 bales. as against 1,1S0 bales for
the corresponding weeh o. last year. The
number is 2O.eg' bales larger than any
other weeks receipts N the history Of
Roston. The amount of money which
the manufacturers will save by entering
the wool before the passage of the new bill
will amount to hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars, and very little wool will be i'm
ported for some time after the Dingley
law goes into effect; thus there will be very
little revenue derived from wool importa-
tions. 1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Ding
leys wooden mill, al Lewiston, has laid in
a heavy stock of wool, so that Mr.. Ding
ley's law may aid the mill to take heavy
profits from the wool when it is spun into
cloth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
The New nacheIor.

Slowly he dsrobed. placed his boomers
on a convenient chair. did up his whiskers
and prepared to retire for the night, says
the 81. Louis Post-Dispatch. The final
duties accomplished he bent fearfully
down and peerod under the bed. Then.
with a sigh OF relief. he arose from his
uncomfortable posture.
Thank heaven, there Is no woman
thoro" he murmurdod, as he sat on the
edge OF the bed and daintlly scratched the
back OF his neck.
"supposlng there had been?' he contln-
ued, suddenly. would have screamed7
Would ~"
For "a moment he paused.
mot on your natural. ! wouldn'tw he
then exclaimed. Il would have lassood
her and tied her 10 the ohinOnieri But
she will never comet Neyeri ueverw
ana throwing himself with a moan. on
The bed, the new bachelor fell into a huui.
sosbins slumber
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
Made NO difference.

Eli Perkins has sent broadcast over the
United States story about Chauncey NJ.
Depew. and Mr.. Depew said Eli had sup
pressed part of the yarn, says the New
York Sun. The story sent out by ELI was
that once upon a time he came over from
Washington with William NJ. Evarts.
then senator for New York.
Senator" said Eli, I'm sleeping on the
cars at night should you have your berth
made up with your head or your feet to-
ward the engineer
''Well, Eli what a question to ask a law
yer" replied Mr. Evarts, ASK a railroad
man; ask Depew."
ELI went to Depew. who is a lawyer, and
got an answer and IL is this answer that,
Mr.. Depew said yesterday, Eli suppressed:
ELI asked me a question" said Mr.. De-
pew, land I replied. Well Eli, IL doesn't
make any difference whether you have
your head or your feet TO the engine. you'll
lie just the same.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
She Taught Him wisdom.

First thing 1 did after graduating"
laughed the fat and rosy president of the
life insurance company. was to start
country newspaper. You know that the
world has little it can teach young fell
low just out of college. l was just as well
fitted to run railroad as 1 was to run
a newspaper, but l went in with a great
flourish of trumpets. taking a great metro
politau sheet for model relates the De-
troit Free Press.
when. under big, black headlines I
told in the most sensational manner about
"A Fatal Murder the little schoolma am
of the place wrote a very satirical letter,
politely asking that / tell my readers
about some of the most prominent muir
ders that had not proved fatal. This as
sault upon my dignity made a bigger fool
of me than ever if possible, for l replied
to it in an editorial blast of a column,
making very plain of my opinion that 1
was casting pearls before swine, and
rather inferior swine at that.
Then the little teacher tackled me
through the big Sunday paper that reach
ed us every Monday from the city. She
had me against the ropes in no time, and
1 was just fool enough to abandon argD-
gument for abuse. I served notice that
wanted cash instead of cabbages, COW
pumpkins and red-skin onions. They
seemed to think I ought to give paper
and an oil painting to each subscriber in
return for having my vegetable cellar kept
fur while I was paying board. Then
made uD 4 scandal column that was
largely imaginary, and one morning there
was notice tackled TO my door, telling me
to git, and git quick 1 was going to
raise more trouble, but the little teacher
pale, pretty and troubled, invaded my
sanctum to tell me that l must go at
once or the office would be wrecked. She
took charge and succeeded. When 1 got
sense enough, took charge of her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
Yesterday, To-day and Forever.

Yesterday the people of Georgia, Florida
and Alabama paid loving tribute to the
heroic dead of the Lost Cause. First
flowers of the gardens, in wreaths and
garlands on mounds and ,nonuments IN
the afternoon sunlight glistened with the
tears of the lowering clouds Of the morning
Grizzled veterans, in fast thinning ranks,
marched to muffled music to pay homage
to the memory of their dead comrades in
arms. When the mex, Anniversary OF the
occasion shall roll ar Jund. May OF those
in the ranks yesterday will have Joined
their old-time friends and compatriots in
the bivouac of the dead" Loving, ten
der women, and strong young men joined
with the veterans in the melancholy and
yet very dear rites of the confederate
memorial day
To-day the people of New York will cell
citrate, with great pomp and splendor a
memorial service to Gen. u. S. Grant.
They will be assisted by various represen-
tative men from probably every state in
the union, by a delegation from the ma
tional capital representing the executive
and legislative branches OF the govern
ment and the diplomatic corps of foreign
governments. and by numerous warships
representing the principal governments of
the earth. The demonstration will be a
magnificent tribute 70 tie greatest soldier
os the federal armies in the civn war; and
the man Has thy Of tne tribute. One
of the most significant features of the
pageant will be the presence in line of
many ex-confederates and sons of eX-con-
federates. The south is deeply apprecia-
tive of the chivalry OF the victorious COM
nander who, I'm the moment Of triumph,
told the foot-sore and hcart-sick boys
in ragged and bedraggled grey; "Take
your horses home with you; you will need
them for spring plowing."
Yesterdays exercises in the south. and
to-day's exercises in the north. Will I'M
ques:ionably revive many memories of
'the times which tried mems sous" But
in neither south nor north will there be
bitterness. Let us have peace" said
the great general whose name is a house
hold word to-day. And we have. peace.
Toe south and the north are one people.
with one flag and one government And
50 they will remain foiev
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

II see by the newspaper" he observed,
according to Tit4Bits, shat the city of
Paris tried to borrow money, and was
offered eightyuive times as much as was
asked for
Eyes, that's true"
81 noticed, too, that the German loan
was over-subscnbed a good many times"
yes"
1T indicates that money is plentiful and
cheap"
1T does
Now If I were to ask you to lend me a
five-dollar bill. would you offer to make it
so or Sl5?"
Certainly not"
IF 1 were to ask for a half-dollar, would
you volunteer to furnish me with a dol
lar?"
mo"
IF I should endeavor to negotiate the
loan of a dime / suppose you would not
even suggest that I take a quarter"
you are quite right"
1T is as / thought" muttered the would
be borrower as he walked away. 1T is
such practical test as this that makes
me skeptical of what l read in the news
papers"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

There appears to be a desire on the part
of a good proportion OF the office seekers
to~go abroad. hence the demand for con-
sulships has been steadily on the increase.
But there are few desirable places within
the gift OF the President outside OF the
civil service, ana besides he appears dis
posed 10 let the democratic incumbents
serve out their terms. II Is doubtful IL
even the abrogation of President Cleve-
lands civil service orders. which would
be greatly deprecated, would furnish any
thing like room enough for one-fourth the
hungry republican horde.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
CoIorndo's women soldiers.

Phoebe Cousins turned over her new leaf
little too early. She dropped the prin-
cipies which she has been advocating for
years at a time when it appears they are
to win one of the greatest victories; at
time when women-not those of the comic
opera stage, OF of foreign countries where
women are Amazonian by nature. but
American women, the lovable and refined
wives and daughters of the state of Colo
RADIO, are to be permitted-authorized by
law-to don real soldiers uniform and be-
come members of the states national
guard.
The House and Senate of that state have
passed a new militia law permitting the
enlistment of women. To those who do
not understand the ways of a Colorado
legislature, and Of Colorado advanced
thought this particular provision may
seem somewhat of a startling innovation.
There is such thing as climbing the
ladder of progress two or three rungs at a
time, and this Colorado seems to have
been doing by permitting women to vote,
abolishing capital punishment, and allow
ing women to serve on juries But there
is also such thing as trying to jump up
five or six steps at a single bound, and this
measure which will in future permit wo-
men to participate In actual warfare side
by side with men, seems to have capped
the climax, and extended beyond the wild
est dreams of many of the EXTREMIST wo-
mems suffragists. Those who have seen
such comic operas as La Grande Duchesse,
know that a woman soldier is very pretty
indoors and upon the stage; but it takes
only little weather to destroy the paint
and starch effects
The only woman soldiers who have
achieved notoriety Cor fame, if that term
be more acceptable) upon the dark and
bloody battlefield have been those whose
uniforms consisted of a necklace of ami
mails teeth, a savage mein and a club.
Occasionally they may have worn a smile,
after some sharp and victorious fight but
nothing more enveloping. The Colorado
women ought to think seriously of this
while they have the matter of enlisting
under advisement.
Theoretically, the idea of putting wo-
men upon an absolutely equal footing with
men is very beautiful But in practice 1t
is preposterous. not to say repusive. No
man worthy the name would want tender.
fragile woman--the goddess of the house
hold and Preside; the incarnated angel OF
love and mercy-to shoulder a musket. en-
dure the terrible hardships OF the field,
and offer her breast target for the bull
lets of an enemy In his defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
Gen. Niles Proposed Trip.
Springfield (Mass.) Republican Qnd)

II Gen. Miles should go TO the seat Of
war In Greece to study the military oper-
ations II would Doe without precedent in our
history. so FAR Hs we are Informed. II b.
true that Gen. sheridan accompanied one
81 the German armies OF Invasion during
tho Franco-Gtrmau war IN 1870. but he
was not the commander OF the United
States army AZ that time being subordi-
nate 10 Gen Sherman. Still. " Gen. Miles
wants 90 run over very much the country
can probably spare him for while We
see no immediate call Tor his taking che
ncld IA America
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Jerry Simpson has a rival from his own
state in the person of Congressman Ridge
ly. and now Congressman Simpson is
threatened almost with dethronement
from his once unique and solitary posi-
tion Congressman Ridgely demanded a
division and then called for the ayes and
nays on a question in the House the other
day, where the vote stood 81 to 1. and Con-
gresham Ridgely was that one. Con-
gresham Ridgely probably wants to inn
press upon his Kansas constituents the
fact that he is standing up for their
rights
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
The Treasury's watch Dog.
Philadelphia (Pa) Record Dem).

During his life time no man In congress
was 50 thoroughly hated and abused as
william S. Holman by the Washington
lobby. whose jobs his vigilance and cour-
age constantly thwarted Now that he is
dead, no man who has been in congress
during the last fifty years is more deserv-
ing Of a monument. II made of gold, the
monument would not cost "a 1.-THE Of what
he has saved TO the public treasury by his
inhexible integrity and watchfulnoss Of
the public interests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

England's grand old man attributes the
war on the Grecian frontier to the action
Of the powers In putting down the con-
fict in Crete. 1T is an Incredible
shame" Mr.. Gladstone says, that the in
comparable bungling of the powers and
sacrifices Of honor. decency and humanity
in order to preserve peace. have caused
war" Incredible as Il may seem. the war
has been brought about, suffering and
bloodshed have been the results, and the
moral responsibility rests upon the pow
ors where retributon cannot follow
wrong.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

The French steamer La Touraine left
Havre for New York one day ahead of
time the other day with a cargo OF for
eign goods. and started on a race with
the Dingley tariff bill. From all indlca-
tions at Washington she would have am
pie time to go around Cape Horn and
land her cargo at San Francisco. If she
wanted to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Texas. Oklahoma and some OF the west
ern states and territories are being honey
combed with underground storm houses
and cyclone pits. From the frequent ac-
counts Of them II would appear also that
the comb Is being worked up into wax
by the cyclones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

There is a probability of the American
syndicate yacht Defender racing in Eng
dish waters. Report has It that an Eng
lishman is now negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Defender. and II the sale is
made Lord Dunraven will fit out the VAL
kyrie III to race against her. The English
yachtsmen are slowly discovering where
the best boats are built.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

The first successful operation on the
human heart known In the history Of sur
gerry is reported to have been performed
ins Berlin few days ago. The patient
was stabbed in the heart. and when
brought into the hospital DR.. Rehe. the
operating physician, laid bare that organ
and sewed up the orihce. Truly the tri-
umphs Of surgery are keeping pace with
thc discoveries made In the electrical
world. II is probable. however, that
good many frultless efforts will be made
before this operation can be successfully
performed In the majority OF cases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Now that the Greeks and Turks have
Killed several thousand of each other, it
is said the powers are going TO declare
the war off within a few days. and estab-
lish peace. Verify the ways of the powers
are beyond the ken of man. The great
international puzzle will then be to find
out what the war ACCOMPLISHED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

rom the New York tribune (Rep).

From the New York Tribune (Rep).
Turkey reverses Spain's order. The lat
ter sent to Cubai first her greatest gen.
eral." and, after giving him an extended
trial, replaced him with her butcher"
The former sent her butcher first to
Greece. and now, with only the briefest
trial. replaces him with her greatest gem
eral.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Portions of the Ogeechee road. the ex-
perimental road constructed by the coun-
", especially near the city, are in rather
a bad condition. numerous holes having
been worn in the material. 1t would
hardly do to experiment any more with
the materials used in these places.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

The navy department seems anxious to
play with a new toy. The Columbia viii
go on the reserve list in a few days and
300 of her men will be transferred to the
new battleship Iowa, now about ready for
commission. But where will the men be
secured to man the Columbia on short
notice in case she is needed?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

From the Cincinnati Enquirer Dem)

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem)
There has been a great upheayal at the
national capital as to whether ambassa-
doris from foreign countries, or the Vice
President and members Of the cabinet
shall have precedence on ceremonial occa-
sions. This question Is vexatious, but IL
can be settled on the principle that the
head Of the table is wherever Macgregor
happens TO be sitting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

A Battle Greek CMich) woman who had
been confined In a hospital for some time
on account Of heart trouble took part
in prayer meeting the other day anu
20 everyone's surprise got up out Of her
invalid chair and announced herself fully
cured. This treatment would easily be-
come popular one, u II would only work
nnlNnrIallY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Col cirujeda who led the Spanish forces
IN tho ambush attack az Punta Bravo In
which Gen. Maceo was killed. has been
feni back 60 Spain IN disgrace by Cant.
Gen. Weyier. because he failed 60 obey
orders 10 so himself ana prevent the
landing Of ca nlhuatoring expedition. ana
because IL was discovered that his soldiers
were. with hIa consent. selling cattle 20
ih' insurgents ana 90 merchants in fla
N'ha after having stolen them from the
farms Of the provinces. n che Spanish
government would O. ko the trouble 10 IN
fff'isaie "a hute. probably clruioda would
aff considerable company in als dla.
raee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

A monster petition, to which Il Is said
10000 names are signed. praying congress
for some friendly legislation In behalf Of
Cuba. will be sent into that body this
week. What a glorious opportunity this
will AFFORD Senator Morgan Tor another
red-hot pyrotechnic display.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Secretary Long of the navy has an
nounced that the Ohio is the last battle
ship that will get a bonus for exceeding
contract requirements. 1t is about time
for the system of bonus paying to cease.
There SHOULD be enough competition TO
afford the government the best workman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

japanese delegates TO the postal con.
gress have declared that Jaran does rot
want tiawa. According 60 the announc.
"a pohTy OF tho unitea states. this gov.
eminent asss hot want the Islands. either.
D. looks very much az u HAWAII had lost
her tag ",
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27
lNDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Savannah Lodge No. 1873 B. p.
o. Elks; Ancient Landmark Lodge No.
231, f. and A. VI.
Special Notices-Ship Notices, Strachan
& Co.; Greetings to Remington Bicycle
Riders, r. D. & VIM baltimore; Amateur
Theatricals for Benefit of Mount Vernon
April IS.
Ladies' Thin Underwear-B. H. Levy &
Bro.
Ladies, Take Notice-The Metropolitan
Clothing Company.
Just Received, 1897, May Editions Maya
zines-Leopold Adler.
Chances in Trousers-Falk Clothing
Company
Beer-Hire's Root Beer.
Mineral Water-Apenta-
Mnk-Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed
Milk.
Medical-Carlsbad Sprudel Salt; S. S. s.;
Worlds Dispensaray Preparations ;Cuticu-
ia Remedies; Hoods Sarsaparilla. Ayers
Hair Vigor: Erie Medical Company.
Cheap Column Advertsements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27

Miss clara Barton Is 20 take charge OF
the queen OLGA fund FOR the RELIEF OF the
wounded Greeks. The orient seems 10
have furnished che Red Cross about al
che work it could attend 10 during several
years paat