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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
Retter Come south.
From the New orleans states Dem9.

From the New Orleans States Dem).
In view Of the manifest advantages of
the south and the encouragement which
legislation gives to manufacturing enter
prises the best thing the cotton mill men
of New England can do is TO move their
plants to Dixie Land with as little delay
as possible A number of the more far
sighted New Englanders have already
moved their plants and are now congrat-
ulating themselves for the sound judG-
ment they displayed. That others will fol
low their example Is quite certain, be-
cause the conditions and advantages in
the south are such thar il is impossible
for the east to compete with us in the
manufacture of cotton goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Some of our laws are mighty queer The
Chinese exclusion law is one of them.
Some time ago twelve Chinese were adj
mitted to the country as merchants. !"
They had little money, and were in CO.
partnership. One of the partners stole the
company's capital, leaving the eleven des-
titute. They are now tramps, begging
their living. SO long as they remain tramps
the law will not touch them; they will re-
main nominally merchants" but the mo-
merit they attempt to go to work to earn
their living they will be arrested and de-
ported.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

it is said the democratic sentiment in
congress is practically unanimous in favor
of recognizing the belligerency of the Gu
ban insurgents. If the democrats really
favor free Cuba. they would do well to
avoid making the question a party issue.
To inject politics into the matter would
probably have the effect of solidifying the
republican majority in the House against
which it is claimed the democrats have in
view
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
An Absent-Minded Librarian.

Mr.. SpOfford, who was librarian of the
congressional library, was not a dishon-
est man. Nobody who knew him ever
thought he was. He was only absent
minded and careless in matters of bust
ness. Still when the story was published
that he was more than $4,000 short in
his accounts with the library, there were
some who were unkind enough to hint
that better explanation of the loss of
the money than was given was needed to
satisfy the public.
When the exact amount of the shortage
was obtained Mr.. Spofford paid it, and
that put an end to the little
scandal. 1t turns out that Mr. Spofford
was never benefited by the shortage to
the extent of a cent. About all the miss
ing money has been found. In removing
the books. from the old library to the
new one all the desks have been cleaned
out In Mr.. Spofford's private desk were
found $500 in currency and many checks
In the desks OF some of the clerks were
found large bundles of postal orders, a
number of which were for sums of $500
each. Some of the orders were issued
more than a quarter of a century ago
and were for sums ranging from 81 to sew
eral hundred dollars.
All of these postal orders will be cashed
by the postoffice department, and it Is
thought that the money, checks and pos
tai orders will be fully equal to Mr. Spor-
fords shortage. Mr.. Spofford was an ex-
| celent librarian, but his business meth
DDS were not such as to give him a high
place in the estimation of thrifty men Of
| affairs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Speaker jenkins would have made him
self famous if he had let his. statement
that he did not believe the legislature
could be trusted to elect judges and so
lIcitors stand. But he afterwards quail
tied his words by saying that he referred
10 other legislatures. If there was ever a
legislature less deserving of praise than
the one now in session, it shouldn't be
mentioned, and if there are to be any more
Iibns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
Patronage a Bar to Success.
From the Louisville Post Dem).

1t is the belief of the politician that
the people" are opposed 10 the reform of
the civil service and favor the spoils sys-
tenn. If the politicians would think about
the matter they might reach a different
conclusion. Some day even the most blind
ed will admit that patronage is nos an aid
but an obstacle, to success. The most
clamorous applicants for place are not
the most efficient supporters a man may
have. often the case is quite contrary to
this
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

The statement which ex-senator Dubois
brings back from Hawaii that there are
less than 1900 Americans of voting age on
the islands, and that nearly half of them
are opposed to annexation, viii be likely
TO prove bomb in the camp of the annex
ationists. According to this view there
are 800 or 800 persons there in favor Of an
nexation, while there are many thousands
against il. If we should annex the Islands
We would have to set up a military despot-
tsrn there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

The MORNING NEWS is published
every day in the year, and is served to
Subscribers in the city, or sent by mail,
al Sl.OO a month. 500 for six months and
$1,000 for one year.
The MORNING NEWS, by mail. six
times a week (without Sunday issue.
three months, 500 six months. $500; one
year. $500.
The WEEKLY NEWS. issues a week,
Monday and Thursday, by mail, one year,
Sl.00
Subscriptions payable in advance. Re
nit by postal order. check or registered
letter. Currency sent by mail at risk Of
eeuders.
Transient advertisements, other than
special column, local or reading notices,
amusement and cheap or want column, 10
cents line. Fourteen lines of agate type
equal to one inch square in depth-is
the standard Of measurement Contract
rates and discounts made known on APP
plicaton at business office.
Orders for delivery of the MORNING
NEWS to either residence or place of bust
ness may be made by postal card or
through telephone No. 21O. Any irregu-
iarity in delivery should be Immediately
reported to the Office of publication.
Letters and kilograms should be ad-
dressed MORNING NEWS" Savannah,
Ga.
EASTERN OFFICE, % Park Row, New
York CITY. C. S. Faulkner. Manager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

When asked what would be done if the
city objected to the street railway COM
paaS laying light rails taken up from the
abandoned streets, IN double tracking
Aoercorn and other streets. the represen-
tatNc Of the company is reported to have
said 1--WE viii simply go ahead and put
do%n 5o-pound rail, and stop taking up
any more track. What is the use Of TAX
ing il up If we cannot make use OF it?,
Is = permissible under that contract for
me company to leave streets INSTRUCTED
with unused tracks whenever it may suit
hs convenience 70 do so? Is the track to
remain 10 Price street after those re-
markable CONCESSIONS?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Mr.. John P. Townsend president Of a
savings bank in New York, has just re-
turned to that city from an extended trip
In Georgia and the Carolinas and other
parts of the south. He said in the course
of an interview after his return that the
outlook in the south was most encourage
ing, especially for the textile manufactu
ing industries lie says there are many
reasons why the south can more than sue
cessfully compete with New England in
cotton manufacturing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

The cannibal chieftain hooded gravely
as the new missionary touchingly spoke
OF the qualities of his predecessor.
"Generous?" he repeated. Yes, indeed
He was one of the largest hearted men
! ever knew"
Those of his dusky followers who were
cognizant of the royal fondness for giblet
stew turned away to hide their emotion
New York Press,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

The impartial newspaper of Madrid
wishes Spain to treat the United States as
Germany treated Hayti; that Is, send a
warship or two to our capital and bring us
TO our senses which such a sudden jerk
that it will make our teeth rattle. It is
really mdierous Somebody at Washing
ton ought to send the impartial q geo
graphy and some statistics with regard to
, she United States
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

The most heartrending report which has
come from the Klondike is to the effect
that at Dawson City, where the miners are
showed up and cannot possibly escape, a
theatrical company has broken loose and
is playing Uncle Toms Cabin"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
Suggestions These
As to What TO Buy.
HANDKERCHIEFS.

An almost unlimited assortment
fifty different styles at % cents each.
Others at 30, 50, 45, so, 60, 75c, $1.OO,
$1.25 and up to $4O0, each.
Plain, Hemstitched Initials, Lace
and Lace-trimmed, in great variety
and of the finest and best stocks-to
be sold at attractive prices. Our
Handkerchief Department as the
most complete in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meeting-Calanthe Lodge No. Is k of
P; Clinton Lodge No. 81, F. & A. NJ. The
Savannah Volunteer Guards; German
Friendly Society
Special Notices-Ship Notice,J f. Minis
& Co.; Residence Telephones; Ship No
tice, Strachan & Co; New Restaurant,
Charles Jemdal; Fire Works, George A.
Hudson; Notice to City Court Jurors.
Business Notices-An Old Acquaintance,
Old Fashioned Rye Whisbey, H. Solomons
& Son.
Well Made, Fitting Guaranteed Cloth
ing-B. H. Levy & Bro.
Going TO the Klondike-Klondike Snow
and Ice Transit Company, Chicago.
Patents-Scienti1c American, Mumm &
Co, New York.
Cottolene-N. X. Fairbanks Company.
Pearline-James Pyle, New York.
Bone Cutter-Webster & Mannum.
Make Up Your Mind-Metropolitan
Clothing Company.
Christmas Presents for Everybody-Lind-
say q Morgan.
Nice Christmas Presents-B. H. Levy &
Bro.
MeulCdl-DulIy > MAT w AiSheSs IeILd d
line; Hoods Pills; Cuticura Remedies; Ba-
co-Curo; SCOTS Emulsion; Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets; Castoria.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; PERSONAL; Miscellaneous.
Many of the newspapers in various parts
of the country are printing erudite arti-
cles on the number of homicdes in South
Carolina during the past twelve months,
and wondering why there should have been
200 of them in that space of.time. Have our
contemporaries not heard of the dispens-
ing in that state of chemically pure corn
whisky" made out of cologne spirits, and
Blackberry brandy" made out of cologne
spirits, assafoeuda, and the like?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
LINENS

What could be more acceptable
than some choice bit from our Superb
Linen stock. Hogan's Linens have a
wide reputation, and this display is
really the best We have made in
years. You can select Table Dam
ask, Napkins, Clocks and Napkins to
match, Towels Hemstitched Tray
Scarfs or any other of our various
items
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Southern competition may force the cot
Ton manufacturers of Connecticut and
other New England states to abandon
cotton and go into the manufacture of
wooden nutmegs in order to keep their
mills busV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
Near By
Is the Great Festival
You can see its coming everywhere
but in no better place than our store,
filled with the best of things for
USEFUL AND APPROPRIATE
XMAS GIFTS.

In these times one can make Xmas
more joyful by selecting useful gifts,
having all the beauty and elegance of
the ornamental and at the same time
great usefulness. Our store abounds
in just such gifts, and you know that
when our stock is selected, you have
the best money can buy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
CURRENT COMMENT.
Deferred for Later Attention.
From the Nashville american Dem).

The President has probably deferred any
particular mention of deficit for spe-
ciaI message. 1t will be bound TO come be-
fore congress adjourns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
Passenger Fares From Savannah

TO NEW YORK-Cabin, $40; Excurs,,,
$SZ; intermediate. SIS; Excursion, sg4.
Storage, SO. '-''
TO BOsTON-Cabin, $50; Excursion "a.
intermediate, SIT; Excursion, SIS; Steer.
age, S11.75
TO PHILADELPHIA (vla New York;.
Cabin, $22; Excursion, $95; Intefmediata
ST; Excursion, $27; Steerage. S12.
The express steamships of this line ar,
appointed to sail from Savannah. CeptraI
(9Oth) meridian time, as follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
GATE CITY, Capt. Googins. MONDAv
Dec. 13, at 700 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins TUES.
DAY, Dec. A. at 500 p. m.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher, WEDNES.
DAY, Dec. 10, at p. m.
NAACOOCHEE. Capt. Smith, FRIDAY
Dec. II. at 10 D. M -
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Dareet+
SATURDAY, Dec. IS. at II 80 D. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt Rfr-
MONDAY, Dec. 20. at p. m -
GATE CITY, Capt Googins, TUESDAY
Dec. 81. at 4:30 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins WEN
NESDAY, Dec. %, 5 p. m.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher, FRIDAY
Dec. a. p. m. -
NACOOCHEE. Capt. Smith, SATURDAY
Dec. %, p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Dappett
MONDAY, Dec. 27, at p. M
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg
TUESDAY, Dec %, at u m.
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON DIRECT.
CITY OF MACON. Capt Savage, WED.
NESDAY, Dec. 15 at 1880 a. m
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Capt Lewis. WEI
NESDAY, Dec. %, at 400 D. m
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage, WED.
NESDAY, Dec. 49, at HOO a. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
p. m. daily except Sundays, and Boston
for Savannah Wednesdays at z noon
w. G. Brewer, Ticket Agent, 80 Bun 81
Savannah, Ga.
F. W. Smith, Cont Frt. Agt.. Saw q.
r. G. Trezevant, Agt., Savannah. ca
E. H. Hinton, Traffic Manager
Lno M Egan. Vice President
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
For BIufftOn and Beaufort, S, C,

Steamer Doretta will leave wharf foot
of Abercorn (Ethers WHARF street at p.
m. for Bluffton daily except Sundays and
Thursdays. Wednesdays trips extended
to Beaufort, leaving Bluffton Thursdays
at a. m. Returning same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Wellman, the Chicago Tmes-Herald's
Washington correspondent, says the re-
publicans in congress are divided and scat
tered on every question that has come up
so far, or that is likely to come up at the
present session. There appears to be grow
ing up in congress as strong republican op-
position to President Mckinley as there
was democratic opposition to President
Cleveland during his last term. When the
President returns to Washington, and after
his period of mourning. he is expected TO
devote a considerable portion of his time
and talents TO getting rid Of the fractional
lines which have been developed. Mean
time the democrats are enjoying the stu
alton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
Ocean Steamship Co
FOR
New York, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodate.
All the comforts of a modern bots1
Electric lights. Unexcelled table Ticl-at,
include meals and berth aboard shin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Registered at the postOaice in Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1897

Chicago newspapers are just now print
ing some interesting Information about
new youthful prodigy who has just aston
ished that town. with his brilliant achieve
ments He rs young Mr. Joseph Letter,
for the time being king Of the wheat pit.
His success in manipulating the market
is said to be something wonderful. When
ne went into the market a short time ago
he had nothing In the world back of him
but a capital of 100000 given him by
his father, 100000 college education sup
piled from the same source the expert
services of innumerable old-tlme operators
and brokers, and a prominent chin. With
these meager facilities he caught the mar
ket on the hip and gave it a tilt which net
ted him some thousands of dollars of
profits in a week. He is wonder!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
COMFORT GIVING GIFTS.

Could you do better than select an
Elegant Down Comfort or a pair of
the Handsome California Blankets
a present every one would appreciate.
now that winter is coming on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
DOLLS, DOLLS everywhere

Our Annual Doll Show is ready for
inspection. We have French and
German Dolls, Dressed and Undress-
ed, ranging from 25c to $500 each. We
know you can't find such values any
where as at our store. Be sure and
come and see the Dolls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-13

Ga.
EASTERN OFFICE, % Park Row, New
York City. c. s. Faulkner, Manager.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-16
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Steamers leaving Seattle for Dyea now
take cattle TO drive over the trail. IL pos
sible.
The first snow of the season IN Iowa
fell last night and is general throughout
northern Iowa.
The first session of the seventh annual
and fifth Biennial convention of the Ma
tlonal Brotherhood OF Electrical Workers
was held in Detroit yesterday
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will
address the National Grange convention
ut Harrisburg on Wednesday, The execu-
tive comm ttee financial report made to-
day Showed that the permanent invesreI d
funds of the order amount 10 $50. 3l3.. a
gain of $150S.
Bob FgEzsimmons rendered his resigna-
ton to 'dhe Order of Elks in which he was
elected, in the hope uhat your friendly
relations with the order may be who i,
restored" The Marion Qnd.) order had
been suspended for receiving faie cham
pion into its folds.
a thousand men and women engaged
in the second hand clothing trade in New
York, have formed the Pressers. Cleaners
and Bushelers' union. The members con-
template strike before the end of the
week for better wages. One Thousand
five hundred employees in the cloakine
industry are still out.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-16
ONE INDIAN INNOCENT.
So Says Judge corliss, Speaking Of
Dakota LYnching.


Grand Forks, N D., Nov. 15.-"An in
at WilliamspOrt," was the startling
statement made today by Chief Justice
Corliss, of the state supreme court.
Il have ample documentary evidence
to the statement" continued the judge.
The supreme court ordered a new trial
in Coudet's case because it appeared
that he was convicted on the uncor-
roborated evidence of Holy Track and
Ireland both of whom confessed to
taking part in the murder of the Spicer
family, and whose statements were re-
futed by the strong alibi testimony
given by DR.. Ross, the resident agency
physician at Standing Rock. DR.. Ross
Veracity is unquesuOned. and his tes-
timony is supported by notes from his
memorandum book.
Another fact is that Holy Track and
ireland made two other previous con-
LESSONS, il neither of which did they
mplicate Coudet. Holy Track and Ire
land were sure to have eXpiated their
crime on the gallOWS, as there is no
doubt of their guilt, but the mob made
no distinction, and hung the innocent
with the guilty. The lynching Of Cou-
Diet is a foul crime, and q blot on the
fair name of the state. and his muir
derers should not go UNPUBLISHED"
Bismarck, Nov. 15.-Black Hawk and
Defender were removed by Sheriff Lay
ton tonight from the jail to the state
penitentiary, to protect them from pos
sible mob violence. Black Hawk and
Defender are visibly frightened by the
fate of their three comrades. and their
change of quarters is a source of relief
to them. Reports from Standing Rock
reservation, where friends and relatives
of the men reside. are to the effect that
there is no great excitment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-16
CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB
Opened Yesterday With an Attractive
Programme.

San Francisco, Nov 15.-The Califor-
MIA Jockey club track at Oakland open
ed today for a two weeks season Of
racing, after which it will alternate
fortnightly with Ingleside.
The attractive features of the card
today were the opening handicap with
a guarantee of $1,000, and a match race
between st. Catalina and NapamaX at
six furiongs. The opening handicap
brought out good field and heavy bet
ting. The Montana horse. Senator
Bland. was made favorite. with Ostler
Joe second choice. Starter Ferguson
sent the field away to a perfect start
for which he was enthusiastically ap
plauded. Libertine raced to the front
and at the half was four lengths ahead
Of Senator Blan1 He maintained his
lead until we'll into the stretch. when
Satsuma came from a good position in
the bunch, and with well-timed run,
managed TO beat Libertine by a length.
1t looked, however. as if the old Ken
lucky horse might have won with an
energetic ride.
The time for this race was remark
ably fast, being only a half second be-
low the mile record for a circular track.
which is 1889. and is held by Libertine.
Satsumas time was 1884,. Weather
clear and pleasant. Track fast. At
tendance, 5000. Summaries:
First Race, Six F'urlongs, Selling
Mamie Scott won, Sly second. Sweet
William third Time-1:14.
Second Race, Six and Half Furlongs
George Lee won, Marplot second,
Zapata third. Time-1:22.
Third Race. Match Race, Six Fur
longs-NapamaX Won, st. Catalina Sec
ond. Tlme-114.
Fourth Race, One Mile-Satsuma
won, Libertine second, The Roman
third Time-1:391h
Fifth Race. Mile and q Sixteenth,
Selling-Aquinas won. Orsic II second,
Dick Behan third Time-1:4S15.
Sixth Race Six Furlongs, Selling
Montallede won, Mainstay second, Du-
her third Time-1:I32l
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-16
AFFAIRS OF THE COUNTY.
PETITION OF DRAPER SCHOOL
DISTRICT CONSIDERED.
County Attorneys Opinion On the
Rapid Transit Company's Appor-
tionment-Some Routine Matters.

The board IL county commissioners,
at yesterdays session. devoted
greater part of the afternoon to a. con-
sideration of the petition of the Draper
school district, asking that a strip of
half a mile on the north side of the dis
trlct, which was last year taken from
the Draper. and attached to the Cres-
cent schoo! district. be receded.
The petitioners desire that the area
in question, which contains properties
OF the value of ABOUT $4,000 for taxa
ton purposes, be given them to make
their district financially stronger. A
protest against this was made by the
Crescent people, who claimed that by
leaving the district boundaries as they
now are the precinct ecclesiastical and
road divisions will be co-extensive
County School Superintendent Van Colt
recommended that the prayer of the
petitioners be granted, and after d full
hearing, the matter was taken under
advisement by the board for one week.
The county attorneys opinion relative
to the apportionment of the Rapid
Transit cOmpany'S assessment on fran
chises and rolling stock. to which ref
erence was made at length in Sunday
mornings Herald, was ordered filed.
The county attorney also submitted an
opinion upon the petition of the Chicago
Organ company for an abatement of
taxes on property received after the
first Monday in March. the date of as
sessment. The opinion was favorable
to the petitioners, and although it did
not suit Commissioner Hall, it was
merely fled without being adopted as
the sense of the board.
The board then considered the protest
from Spencer ClaWson and George A.
Lowe, the latter representing the Boil
yer Roberts estate on the taxation of
the private right of way known as
Broadway. The matter was taken I'M
der advisement. The board will meet
again this morning