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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
The scholar I'm Politics.

The commencement season has been
productive of more or less oratory touch
ing upon the question of the student and
the scholar in politics. That the scholar
should give heed to the politics OF his
country from the standpoint Of the patri-
otto citizen. no one will attenila to deny;
but how far should his active interest go?
and just how far should politics afford the
scholar field Of action? Gov. Black OF
New York. In addressing the graduates OF
the University of the State of New York,
the other day. put the proposition In this
light: 81 wish every scholar in the coun-
try would enter politics. II he did there
would be no danger OF harm to him. while
the gain TO his country would be lasting
and substantial. There are abuses to be
corrected. but nothing will correct them
but work. and work can never be effective
unless the efforts OF many are combined"
There is no question that Gov. Black is
right The entrance OF the student ana the
scholar into the active arena OF politics.
not as the chronic ONCE seeker. not merely
for the satisfaction OF a personal ambition,
nor. on the other hand. for the money there
W ~ " puA III tNe chpacltN OF a citiLen
working for the good OF his country. would
undoubtedly tend 10 put politics on a
higher plane, even though purity therein
may be IAN irridescent dream" as the
Kansas statesman has Il.
on the other hand. Or. James 3. An.
gell. the newly appointed minister to Tur-
Key. an delivering an address to his stu
dents graduating from the University OF
Michigan, would seem to put the matter
In somewhat different light In seek
Ing 20 discourage them from entering poi-
tiles as a means OF livelihood DR.. Angel
said: 1T would not be diflcult 10 name
brilliant young men who for a consldera-
lion have placed their talents and attain.
ments at the service Of INSCRIPTIONS man.
lgers Of the worst types OF municipal Dol.
tics In our large cities II Is no secret
.hat q powerful and notorious organiza.
lion ia New York city has Tor years souah,
gftcd young men from all parts OF the
country and enlisted them M its service IN
that city, and crowned them with pecunl.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

Sam Wood. whose name Is written all
over the state of Kansas, was one Of the
brightest lawyers and best newspaper men
in the state, says the Chicago Post. He
made and wasted several fortunes before
an effort to change a county seat ended
in a gun fight which cost him his life.
Not overscrupulous, he still had his good
traits, and he has almost as many friends
as enemies, even now.
One day Sam Wood went out to a new
county seat and opened a law Office. Pres
emily he found flaw in the title by which
about half the town site had been convey
ed 10 the present holders and he picked
up the link and served notice he would
give quit claim deeds to every lot If the
people in possession would pay him. If
not, he gave notice he would begin suits
in ejectment.
They were wild. They were awfully
frightened. They held q meeting and ap-
pointed committee. The committee look
ed into the matter and then went to Sam
Wood with their reply.
I'VE have searched the records, Mr..
Wood said the chairman of committee,
land we find you are right. If you insist
on trying these cases all these people must
be thrown out of their homes. What sound
is that, Mr.. Committeeman"
1T is the fast freight from the west.
was the reply.
Yes, It is the fast freight from the
west" repeated the chairman. ut will
stop at the tank for water You have JUS
time, Mr.. Wood, to catch that train, and
l wouldn't take return ticket If 1 were
you" And he began to unwind a rope
he had looped up under his ulster.
But through freight trains don't carry
passengers" said Sam Wood. fully grasp
ing the situation and looking swiftly over
the utterly hopeless situation.
This freight will carry a passenger s.
said the chairman of the committee, calm
ly. Put the end Of this rope over thai
awning POLE Mr.. Committeeman. It will.
carry a passenger and he can go as live
or dead freight, just as he likes. We
have just time"
But Sam Wood was in the middle Of the
street and half block away, running for
dear life. He caught the freight at the
water tank; and he never returned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
What We Are Throwing Away.

The amount of exports for the year end
Ing June 30. 1897, was the largest in the
history Of the United States, amounting
In round numbers 10 81. O52 900, 900. more than
$4,000 dollars above the high-water mark
reached in 1892. when the bounty of Amer
lean crops supplied deficiencies in Eu-
rope. And not only is this true, but the
excess of exports. over imports for the
fiscal year 1897 was the greatest in the
history OF the country by more than S23,-
go dollars; and this despite the fact
that before the ending of the fiscal year i'm
porters were rushing goods into the coun-
try in. extraordinary quantities for the
purpose OF anticipating the threatened ret
roactive clause of the Dinghy bill. Ex-
cept for this unnatural and feyerish move
meut. the balances in favor Of this country
would have been much larger.
what does this mean? 1t means a
vindieation Of the claims OF the democrats
with respect to the Wilson tariff DILL The
democrats claimed that with reasonable
tariff duties the Manufacturers and trades
people of the United States would be able
TO reach out into foreign markets and
capture millions of dollars worth
of new trade. The facts quoted conclu-
sively prove the wisdom Of the democratic
position. and indicate what might be &C
complished under a continuance of Demo
cratic policy.
But that policy is not to be continued
In its place is to be instituted a tariff
scheme which will build a Chinese wall Of
protection around the country. In the
place of seeking increased and extended
trade relations with our foreign friends
we are to affront them by Determinations
against their wares, and possibly their
ships also. We are TO retaliate upon vari-
Gus friendly governments for follow
Ing their own pleasure in the matter of
paying bounties TO their own subjects. We
are TO serve notice upon them that we do
not care to trade with them upon anicable
terms, but prefer TO retain the home mar
ket for our monopolists even at the cost
Of destroying the foreign market for our
surplus farm and other products. In 9TH
er words, we are going to throw away
many millions of dollars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
PERSONAL.

The Duchess OF Teck spends over $500
a year in religious and philanthroplc
works. This sum is just one-ffth OF the
annual amount granted her by parliament
Henry Marion Howe OF Boston, the
son of Julia Ward Howe. who has been
appointed professor of metanurgy In Col
umbia College. Is a cousin Of F. Marion
Crawford, the popular novelist.
Prince Maxim lIian Of Saxony, who for
a year past has been officiating as Cath
olic priest in the Sums of Whitechappel
has been ordered by his doctor y leave
London on account Of his health break
ing down.
John Wanamaker has purchased the
cottage at Cape May Point which he and
others presentea to Mrs. Benjamin Harri-
son during the Harrison administra tion
The cCttage Is being repaired and made
ready for occupancy.
The governor of Victoria, Australia.
was awakened recently by a violent ring
ing Of his bell. The visitor was a man
who had suddenly discovered the only So
luton of the eastern problem, and want
ed his plan to be sent to Mr. Glads tone
by telegram.
Several women, all wives OF seafaring
men, have sent to the Duchess OF York,
a babys christening robe OF white silk
and lace. 1t is for the little princess, born
on April g. and was made entirely by the
senders being from sailors wives to a
sailors wife"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

airy and political rewards. 1t would be
easy TO name many men, who, with no
evil intent. have BY their irrational Itch
ing for Office wrecked fair prospects Of
professional usefulness and are stranded
now in middle life without Office and with
out professional support 1 know of few
more melancholy speetacles than the long
procession OF these chronic ofhceseekers."
DR.. Angel kept out of politics a long
time. In fact he waited for politica. pref
erment to come to him, and no doubt he
thinks all scholars should do the same
thing. The views Of Dr.. Angel and those
Of Gov. Black are not. however, so dis
cordant as might at first seem. DR.. An
gen is right in discouraging the scholar
from launching forth into politics for the
money there is in 1t, or in other words as
q means of livelihood He might have
gone little further, and said, Go into
politics, but don't go into it as business"
No scholar should seek to enter politics In
leu of trade, profession or calling. At
the same time while he should not seek
the political field in a professional way,
that is no argument why he should sit
down until he has well nigh spent his
three-score and ten and wait for political
preferment. There are too few scholars
in political positions now and the govern
ment would undoubtedly be better off if
there were more of them. Let every
scholar have his trade, profession or call
ing as his means Of livelihood, let him
take a wideawake citizens interest in po-
litlcal affairs, and then if the country calls
him to its service, and there is no obstacle,
let him respond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
THIS ISSUE
CONTAINS
TWENTY PAGES
index TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Calanthe Lodge, No. q, X. of
p: Georgia Medical Society; Savannah
Cooperative Association
Special Notices-Dividend. Savannah
Gas Light Company; The Red Dragon Inn;
Appeal by the Management of the Nc
Kane Hospital for Colored Women; An
nusl Picnic Of the German Volunteers at
Chatham Club House, Tybee, July p;
Hamlet Said. Robinson Printing House
Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons, at
Gardeners; Delicious and Cool, Conlda
Collars and Cuffs Savannah Steam Laun-
dry; Lovers of Good Flour, the Southern
Grocery Company; Go They Must. Meyere
& Franck; Household Supplies. R. D. &
William baltimore; Extracts From r. C.
A. Minutes, July IA.
A Good Thing Stands Repeating-Danlel
Hogan.
~ Society Leaders-B. II. Levy & Bro.
Real Cool Comfort-B. H. Levy & Bro.
1t Costs Less to Run Gas Range-Mu-
tual Gas Light Company
The Ideal of This Store-Eckstein's
Special Sale of Wash Goods-At Gut
mans.
Cutting Down, Marking Down, SKATER
ing Prices on All Summer Stock-Leopold
Adler
Greater Bargain Week-W. E. wimpy.
Six Days Shoe Sale only-Byck Bros.
Sacred Concert-Salt Air. Superb Table
service-At South End Hotel. Tybee
Island.
We Are Now in Our New Building IN
L
Almost Persuaded to Buy a Columbia
T. A. Bryson, Columbia and Hartford
Agent
Midsummer Sale of Art LInens-walsh &
Meyer.
Our Special Spot Cash Stakeholder &
Bates.
Excursions-odd Fellows Excursion TO
Daufuskie Island. July q; Excursion for
the Benefit of the Relief Fund of Savan-
nah Council No. !, Order American Fire
men.
Clearing Sale Preparatory TO Extensive
1mprovements-slgmu Gardner.
Beef-Liebig's Extract Of Beef.
Removal Sale Extraordinary-Gen &
Quint.
For the Chndren-Falk Clothing Compa-
ny
The Weather Don't Mind-Metropolitan
Clothing Company.
Medical-Wine Of Cardui: Worlds Dis
pensary Preparations; Cuticura Remedies;
Hoods Sarsaparilla; Lydia Pinkham' s
Vegetable Compound; S. 3. s.: Johann
Hons Genuine Malt Extract; Abbo.
Cheap Column INSTRUMENTATION
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent:
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
Sherman's Discourteous Letter.
From the Philadelphia Ledger Qnd.).

The tone OF Secretary Sherman's letter
Of Instructions TO Ambassador Hay. with
respect 20 the Boring sea dispute. Is not
calculated TO strike thoughtful minds az
being diplomatic, or as being calculated to
bring about a speedy favorable termina-
Ton OF the controversy. II Is essential
that our ambassador should receive in
structions 10 take a arm stand In bring
Ing England 20 a better sense OF lis duty
IN the matter. but these assuredly have
not been given In the courteous tone
which should mark peaceful negotiations
between two friendly nations The .etter
OF instructions reads more like the arraign-
mont 81 prosecuting attorney than the
presentation OF an International case by
a diplomat.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

The loss Of the county steam dredge has
already been announced. but the secret u
the date OF the calamity Is sim locked
in the breasts OF those who run the
county machine" II viii probably take
some time to ascertain the fun details Of
how 5000 Of the peoples property went
Up Ia smoke. From what little can be
Cleaned from various sources Of lnforma.
ton, Il seems She loss OF the dredge was
due 70 the usual causes which make cour-
~ work costly and unsatisfactory. name
~ lack Of appreciation OF the neccs slty
OF having reliable and experienced men
in positions where such men are required.
lt appears that the commissioners dis.
charged white man VIII. was engineer
and Waterman Of the dredge and put a
"rusiy' convict IN his place, to cake
shargo Of 1900 worth OF county property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
John sherman's FIrst Meeting With
Lincoln,

Secretary Sherman says he never will
forget his FIRST meeting with a President.
says the Chicago Times-Herald II was
shortly after Llncolns Inauguration and
he attended a public reception, fell INTO
line, and waited an hour or two for a
chance to shake hands with the great
emancipation. During this time" SAYS Mr..
Sherman, Il was wondering what l should
say and what Lincoln would do when we
met. Al last IL came my turn to be pre-
sented. Lincoln looked at me a moment
extended his hand. and said. You're n
pretty tall fellow. aren't you? Stand up
here with me. back 20 back. and let's See
which r. the taller
In another moment I was standing
back 70 back with the greatest man OF his
age. Naturally ! was quite abashed by
this unexpected evidence Of democracy.
You're from the west. aren't your In.
qulred Lincoln
My home Is IN Ohio I replied.
I thought so, he said: that's the kind
u men they raise out there"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
Indian Justice.

According to the books that studied
when a boy" began an oldlsh man at the
club the other night, according to the New
York Sun, Indians looked down on their
wives. and made them simply beasts of
burden. That may have been so in some
places, but II wasn't always so, or so ev-
erywhere.
"A good many years ago there were some
Penobscot Indians near my peoples place
in New Hampshire, who evidently thought
good deal Of their squaws and made one
Of the bucks appreciate the fact that his
wife was not beast of burden. This buck
went on what we now call a bat and got
druuk-drank too much occapee and
Cheepie (diviD got In him. When he
came' home he was in a bad humor, and
finding his wife In his way he stuck her
feet In the fire and burned them off.
THE other Indians discovered this very
promptly and tried him by very summary
process. The general opinion was that he
should be executed az once; but one Of the
elder bucks lnterposed and gave this ad
vice NO shoot him; make him live long
as squaw live him carry squaw when she
want walk; when squaw die bimsby, then
we shoot
This advice appealed to the other men
and they decided to punish the buck as
the old chief suggested. So the buck car
ried his wife around on his back, whenever
the tribed moved. whenever she wanted TO
go any place. SO far as learned she did
not hesitate about moving around. OF
course, the buck hated 10 carry her: but
the beauty OF the arrangement was that
he didn't dare TO m treat her, much less
TO Kill her. bcause his life dependd on hers
II she died he knew the tribe would XIII
him.
Il don't know how long this punishment
lasted-who died hrst, or II after her death
he was pardoned or executed. II those In
dams didn't make the punishment NJ the
crime ! don't known who did, either; not
Gllbert's Affkado ~ NJ rata -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
sympathy for the Miners,
From the Springfield Republican Qnd.).

About 100000 Americans sympa thize
with the striking coal miners In their ef-
fort TO improve their condition IN life. Even
some very conservative papers have wish
ed them good luck. The truth Is that the
coal miners have been reduced to a fear
fully low condition. and no one can blame
them for trying 10 get more pay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

From the Columbia State (Dem.

From the Columbia State CDem.).
The Tillman bill went through the Senate
without opposition. It seems, because It
meant nothing. Even that virtue is not
likely to ensure ats passage through the
House. The decisions Of the
federal courts. II will be remembered, were
that the dispensary law In certain inter-
state features was not a proper exercise
OF the police power. The Senate's impress
sion seems to be that protecting the prop
err exercise OF that power will. not affect
the improper exercise OF Il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

Senator Marion Butler. the populist
Chairman. still insists that free silver Is
the main question az issue. while Tom
Watson says the populist party has prac-
tleally gone by the board While there
is not a great amount Of antagonism in
these views 1t is quite probable that Mr..
Watson Is about right This. however.
& not altogether the ground Of the quar-.
rel between the senator and the ex-vice
presidential candidate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

much need Of results from county expen-
ditures to have the money wasted, and IL
Is time to call halt The work should not
he permitted to go on In the way that It
has been going.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
CURRENT COMMENT.
Ask COnGresn.

From the Philadelphia Ledger Qnd1.
Six Philadelphia locomotives have Just
been shipped to South Africa, and thirty
for Japan are now building. Such items
with regard to locomotives are becoming
common. Why Is II that there is never
anything OF the kind to be said about
American ships?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
A shallow Pretext.
- !" 'IN1HH" " 7 y Z tNANs
From Louisville Courier-Journal Der

Hawaiian annexation is still pressed on
the ground that we need a coaling station
there. AS we treated for a coallng sta
ton on one of the Hawaiian Islands TWEEN
ty-two years ago. have sacrificed millions
of revenue since then and have never TAX
en- any steps to improve the station It is
evident that we do not feel the need OF the
STATEN. 1t is a mere false pretext TO COW
er a palpable Job.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

A New York magistrate had an expert
ence the other day with a young woman
who wants to be man. and 1t does not
appear that her purpose is to be inter-
fered with. She arrived In New York in
the dress Of a cowboy, was detained for
while. and finally sailed for Europe in
a regular dude costume, cigarettes and
all. The New York papers made great
deal out of the incident but from all re-
not seem to be an extraordinary one. 1t
needs but a leader to lnaugurate a Gus
tom which would have many followers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. THE La
fayette, finest select family hotel in Sara
toga outside the very large hotels; first
class accommoda lions for 100 guests at
very reasonable rates; elegant location,
with beautiful surroundings and convent
ent to everything noted for excellence Of
cuisine;we have a large southern patron
age; this is our fifteenth season. Please
write US for circular and rates. George
Z. Bates, owner and proprietor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

The Blalock committee. It Is announced.
VIII next visit the academy for the blind.
The work Of the committee. however.
proves conclusively that It is not going
there for treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

THE BRISTOL" 10 EAST ELEV.
enth street, New York: select family;
hotel established twenty years: superior
table; terms $3.50 per day, with board;
less per week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

NO PLEASANTER OR MORE HOME
like place can be found to spend the sum
mer, than the Jossey house, Decatur. Ga
Six miles from Atlanta; fare five cents
Send for circular, prices, etc. Tub and
shower baths free.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
STOCKTON HOTEL,
EAIi4. NAV ~.

DIRECTLY FACING THE OCEAN.
Unsurpassed for grandeur of propor-
lions and elegance of appointments. One
third of mile of spacious porch. Suites
with private bath. Booklets and rates on
application. HORACE NJ. CAKE Prom.
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TARRYTOWN .ON.HuDSON. Wy

New York's most charming suburb; 10
minutes from Grand Central Depot; select
family hotel; modern improvements, high
elevation, beautiful view of the Hudson,
shaded lawns, broad piazza. For terms
address MOTT HOUSE, Tarrytown, NY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

NEW YORK; LIGHT. COOL ROOMS
to let, with or without board quiet street.
near cable and IN roads, 1853 West Fiji
ty-ffth street. Reference, Spellman &
O'Brien.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
THE SWANNANoA HOTEL,
ASHEVILLE. n. @.

The Oldest and most favorably known
moderate priced family and transient
hotel in the Carolina mountains. For
weekly and family terms apply to
r. r.. RAWLS, Proprietor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

1t takes two electric fans and numerous
buckets Of lemonade, it is said, to keep the
tariff conferees at work. Mr. Havemeyer
Is no doubt more than willing to supply
the sweetening for the latter article,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST
Your stationery ia an Indication OF your
manner Of conducting business. Have
everything neat ana trim. In good ia'''
and on good material. from the complies
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manufacturing department Of the A0fr
inT News.
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PINE GROVE COTTAGE, PUREsT
dry, mountain air; tennis, dancing pavll-
ion, piano. croquet; 100 feet veranda; sui
phur springs and boating nearby; excel
lent table; accommodate 10; terms. IS to
50. Address L. f. Woolhiser, Catskin,
Greene county, New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18

NEW YORK. 5 EAST FORTY-FIRsT
street; central location; excellent cuisine;
parlor dining room; summer prices; tran
sients; references. James NJ. Ball, 173
Broadway.