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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

A Chicago man who is an
ex-federal Official is In Ne
braska for the purpose Of enlist
ing the sympathies and aid Of Mr.. Bryan
against civil service reform. and more es-
pecially against the extensions of the civil
service rules made by Mr.. Cleveland In
about eight eases out Of ten, the person
who is opposed to civil service reform is
one who has been fired out of Office and
wants to get back H., or is an Office seek
er who could not pass the examinations.
1t Is pretty safe to say that the Chicago
spokesman will get little aid or comfort
from Mr.. Bryan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
Henry George,s Danger.
From the Chicago Chronicle Dem.

If 1t be true that Henry Georges man
ayers have begun to trade and dicker with
certain political banditu in New York
Georges cause Is lost. His strength lies
in an open, uncompromsng fight against
all opponents He cannot hope to compete
in political chicanery against such past
masters as Plat and Croker, and the mo-
ment he enters the field against them he
is certainly defeated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
Yet TnmmaMy LEFT Out silver.
From the Atlanta Constitution Dem)

Naturally, the recent action of the
George committee is in the nature of a
disagreeable exposure. But it viii help
Tammany, and thus help the democratic
party. 1t will call back into line the ex-
tremsts who were for George because
they thought George was a democrat.
and it will tend further TO solidify the
ranks of the regular organization, which
Is not only hopeful, but confident
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

Senator Teller has little faith in the in
teution or willingness of the Mckinley ad-
minisration to do anything for silver, I'M
der any circumstances whatsoever. He
thinks that the reopening of the minis OF
India and France, and the holding of one
fifth Of It's reserve in silver by the Bank
of England, would not have any effect
upon the gold policy of President McKin-
ley.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
LADIES' SILK WAISTS.

A pretty, stylish line in Roman Stripes
and Plaids.
All new effects, stylish and equal to tai
tornado. Prices are right down to the
bottom notch.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

Philadelphia physicians are discussing
a novel case of hydrophobia, or something
very much like it, which occurred in that
city a few days ago. An old man died in
convulslons. The attending physician di-
agnosed the case as rabies When the
man died an autopsy and microscopic ex-
animation were held, and nothing was dis
covered to disprove the conclusions of the
attending physician. The peculiar feature
of the case is in the fact that the patient
had never been bitten by dog or any 9TH
er animal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

1t is rather a pity that the federal board
Of geographical names cannot extend It's
functions to the point Of settling the prop
er pronunciation of the word, golf" An
authority says that one cannot fully ap-
preciate the game without knowing how
to pronounce the name of it correctly,
and 50 far nobody knows how to do that
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
RUGS, RUGS.

An elegant line, at prices so close as
to make them very desirable. We have
them in all sizes in the favorite smyrnas
and Moquettes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

Mrs. Lease says: In six thousand
years we have learned how to create
wealth, but not how to divide it, Mrs.
Lease might give us a primary lesson. 1t
has been calculated that if the wealth of
the United States were DIVIDED equally
each person would have about 800 Let
Mrs. Lease reserve $50 for herself. and
give away the rest of her money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

The race-track and pool-room gamblers
Of New Jersey declare they will retaliate
upon the good people who assisted in
kicking the gambling places out of the
state, by making war upon church lotter-
les and games of chance played at sun
day school celebrations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
CHINA MATTINGS.

All the 81 designs-Beautiful and cheap
er than anywhere else in the city.
so pieces fresh China Mattings, zoe.
80 pieces fresh China Mattings, 25c and
35c; sold elsewhere at from Acc to SOC per
yard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

Not all of those who calculate upon
making money out of the Klondike are
going to the Klondike to do it. Publish
ers, hardware dealers, clothiers, provis-
toner's, transportation agents and others
are growing rich from the excitement,
without thought of Drawing the dangers
of the Chilkoot or the White pass One
of the latest loug-distance klondike pros
pectors is a woman, who Is giving lee
lures through the west on the gold copn-
try. She claims that she has been to the
diggings, but it is charged that she gath
cred her information from the guide books
However it all amounts to the same
thine. IL the woman is a good talker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13

A solution of the naval dock problem IN
this section of the country might be found
in stationing floating steel dock off the
government reservation at Tybee, in the
roads.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-13
CLOAK DEPARTMENT..
OUR LINEN DEPARTMENT

An exquisite line of ladies', misses an
children's cloaks, at from 81 TO $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
The Trading stamp Folly.

The Star is in receipt of many communi-
commendatory of its attitude in opposition
TO the trading stamp and the necessary
Generalization of business attending its
use
The folly from the merchants point of
view of this form of business getting is
being made manifest by the formation of
two rival companies In opposition to the
one introdu ing the system in Washington
50 that now those allied with the first con-
Germ have rot even the doubtful benefit of
monopoly in the effort to give away to out
si1ers five per cent on their cash sales
The prosecuting officer of the District
points out in another column of The Star
that the giving of trading stamps or any
thing else in consideration of the purchase
of any other article is a gift enterprise IN
der the laws of the District, punishable by
fine and Imprisonment The Washington
merchants are thus invited by the trading
stamp companies to run the risk of a
thousand dollars fine and six months in
Jail in order to contribute five per cent of
their cash sales to these crafty strangers.
1t will be noticed that the law applies to
the merchants and not to the trading
stamp companies. whose fingers are not
burned. though they enjoy all the chest
nuts that are pulled from the fire by their
catspaw, the Washington merchant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Good Roads In Politics.

The good roads issue has been steadily
creeping into politics during the past few
years. as the influence of the bicyclers has
increased and spread. but now the political
side of the matter has taken on a new
phase. The Baltimore American yesterday
called attention to the fact that II the
Maryland roads had been in better condi-
tion the rains that Immediately preceded
election day would not have prevented the
farmers from voting In such large numbers.
The tradition is that good weather favors
the republicans. especially In the north and
east. where the agricultural classes Sre
usually attached to that party. Latteriy
the farmers In some states have turned to-
word popuiism and democracy, so 1t Is no
longer true of all the north that fair skies
on election day presaSe republican success
Thus In some states a tendency toward
good roads in the country districts might
be regarded as a move toward republican
ism. whereas In other communities such a
propaganda could not ne so construed.
However that may be, the party that
speaks for good roads, not merely bicycle
paths and the like. but good country high
ways. will be blessed both by The farmers
ard the wheelmen, and the latter are be-
CT ming so numerous that .hei- support in
a campaign Is well worth inviting The de-
mand on the part Of the bicycle users for
CROUCH In some localities to cause the BIZ
cyclists to forget their former political
pIejudices in indorsing candidates that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

Yesterdays cable from Madrid on the
subject OF autonomy for Cuba is by no
means clear. 1t says:
''Th., Spanish cabinet has now decided to
reply to the United States minister's ac
Acknowledgement of the receipt OF the Spanish
note in reply to the representations of the
United States on the subject of Cuba, de-
claring in guarded terms that In reference
to granting autonomy to CUBA Spain will
do what she deems fit
This seems TO convey the idea that the
United States is urging autonomy for Cuba
and is impatient at the delay. Such is by
means the understanding on this side
of the water. The United States is urging
that Spain bring the war in Cuba to an
end This government has proposed no
scheme for the accomplishment of that re-
suit. nor has it indorsed any that Spain
has proposed Autonomy is one of SPANS
propositions. There can be no doubt that
If autonomy had been granted to Cuba
several years ago the present war would
never have been begun But that is not to
say that autonomy ought to be sufficient
to end the war now that the insurgents,
goaded by misgoveinment and bloody per-
secution to an uprising. have Spain prac-
tically at their mercy The question of the
sufficieDcy of autonomy is one for the in
settle, and the insurgents declare against
it.
But this much may be asserted and main
tanned: If autonomy Is Spain's chief card,
the sooner she plays it. the better for her
and for everybody concerned. She has
tried humane warfare for very brief period
under General Campos. butchery and star
walton and desolation for almost two years
under General Weyler. and has signalIy
failed. Cuba still defies her. If therefore
she has any faith in autonomy she ought
to put the scheme to the test at once.
Evidently, she has no such faith. She
simply talks autonomy. Her activity is all
on the line of carrying on the war. Cen
eral Blanco's first movements in the island
are those Of a military commander care
fully picking up the loose ends of badly
complicated situation, with the view OF
continuing his predecessors work. Sup
concentrates are to be permitted to leave
the pens in which they are now confined.
Is there any humanity in that? Their
homes have been destroyed. Where shall
they go? What in the way of living Is
within their reach? Humanity requires
that as she has completely despoiled them
Spain should feed those people until they
are able again to provide for themselves.
But she will not do that's probably una
her own soldiers in the island. She is now
simply vicious bankrupt, striking wildly
and ineffectively In every direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
lAustria's Danger,

Europe has ceased to take an acute in
teIest in the details Of the disgraceful pro-
ceedings Of the Austrian Reichsrath, the
national legislative assembly, which have
lasted since the assembling Of the body
September o, and are daily becoming more
riotous. Nevertheless the situation in
Vienna is being watched for possible re-
suits upon the national policies and the
future Of Austria and her relations 10 the
rest of Europe. The quarrels and fist
fights that have daily marked the sittings
are now regarded inevitable and the
humiliation that this spectacle would ordi-
narily bring upon a country seems to have
been forgotten by Austria in the conteni-
plation Of the issues that have given rise
to the situation in the Reichsrath. Austria
is composite body, an i'.harmonious union
Of two radically different clements. The
Germans and the Czechs do not amalga-
mate. Hungary has contributed a large
share of the trouble to the empires en-
barrassments. just now the Czechs are in
the ascendant, having control OF the min
istry and engaging the sympathy of the
emperor. The German party is in active.
almost rebellious opposition and the strug
giles of these two parties have caused the
chaotic condition in the legislature. which
some to tend dangerously at times to a dis
turbance of the throne.
The prime object CT the Gerrn.n party at
present is to disrupt the ministry and to
succeed to the administrative power. But
this is regarded only as a means 10 the
end of long series of reforms that have
been the campaign cries of this faction for
some time. The issues between the Ger
nd
tricate, so It, is difficult for Americans. and
even for some Europeans, to understand
all that the present agitation means in
detail. The fundamental principle over
which the two parties now fight. however,
Is simple CROUCH. 1t IS the race question.
with all its fine ramihcations, its inters
related phases and its endless complica-
tiors. The schools, the churches, the lit
erature even the arts of the nation are
involved. The question of home rule enters
largely into the affair, and the mode of
conducting the elections is bone of fierce
contention. Under such circumstances, with
TWO determined peoples struggling fer
mastery in a state that seeks to combine
them in one organization without striv-
ing to smooth away the racial prejudices.
the lamentabie condition of the Rerhsrath
is no marvel. The scenes enacted at the
sttings are childish in the imbeciiity of
the treasures adopted by the factions to
secure or to prevent legislation. The dead
lcck of an American House of Representa-
tives, even under the most desperate con-
ditions is q placid calm compard with the
"tear-garden'' proceedings of the Austrian
assembly. Members fight with fists. hurl
missiles, rattle desk lids. read screamingly
from newspapers. chant demands in unison
and in a multitude of ways seek to de-
moralize the opposition. The emperor SYM
pathizes with the ministry and refuses 10
dissolve the Reichsrath. while his consti-
tutional limitations prevent him from TAX
ing radical measures to carry out his
policies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

whom the republicans had sent to the Sem
ate essayed the role of boss. Were these
anti-GOrman democrats about to swap the
devil for witch? Were they regulating
boss of MIR. Germans substantial pro-
portions to fall into the hands of boss of
Mr.. Weiington's proportions? The iepub
lcans themselves promptly decided the
issue. They cast out their hess with en-
ergy and dispatch, and thus cleared the
way for another campaign with their DEM
ocratic allies for good government at home
and representative in the Senate unalter-
ably committed to the cause of sound
money. The combination the third
time made. and has for the third time tri-
umphed at the polls. Mr.. Germans boss
ism has at last been thoroughly rebuked.
This story would lack of its finest
features if due credit were not given to the
leading independent newspapers of Balti-
more for their part in the work accom-
plished. The Sun has borne itself III all
three campaigns with the most effective
aggressiyeness, and yet with all dignity.
Democratic to the core, a supporter of
revenue reform and sound money, it yet
saw in Mr.. Germans leadership a menace
to the welfare of the state, and it took
the field against him. 1t is still demo-
cratic newspaper-none the less for hav-
ing assisted in Mr.. Germans defaat-but
with the courage of independent action
well shown. Its course should recommend
IT to the admiration of all the people of the
commonwealth.
The Sun has been ably seconded by the
Evening News, which, like it's morning
contemporary. put aside all considerations
but those affecting the good name and
prosperity of Maryland and Baltimore,
and gave it's talents and influence to the
war on bossism and in favor of sound
money. 1t is no exaggeration to say, in
deed that no two papers in this generation
have given a more praIseworthy exhibition
of true independence, or served their con-
stituents more truly according to manly
conception of grave public duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
The Fight Against Gormanism-

The Star yesterday congratulated the
people of Maryland on the third consecutive
cefeat Of Mr.. German. with the attending
decision thus registered against his as
PirationS to succeed himself in the Senate
IL was notable work, and it reflects credit
en- everybody who participated in it,
The story Of the war on bossism in Mary
lAno makes good and encouraging reading.
The movement, several times thwarted.
at last took promising shape in the summer
OF i>s6 Those democrats who had long
chafed under Mr.. Germans selfish domina-
ton then decided to try to dethrone him
by making an open combination with the
republicans The occasion was propitious
Il state campaign was at hand and the re-
puohcans were asking for support with an
excellent ticket Their candidate for gov
ernor was a man OF substance. of IN
questioned ability, and of the highest per-
sonai character. The anti-GorTnan demo-
Gratis announced their intention of support
Ing the republican candidate. Such a step
in a state like Maryland is not lightly to
be estimated Strong personal feelings go
with political affiliations there, and when
these men repudiated the machine work
OF their own party and cast their votes for
what had so long been the opposition party
order. The republicans with the aid of
these democrats carried the day. and thus
was administered the first blow to German
ism
When the national campaign Of last year
came on. the question Of their duty was
again presented to these men. They had
never In their lives cast a vote for a re-
publican Candidate for the presidency But
egain Mr.. German appeared as a boss and
this time as boss trying to aid the cause
Of cheap money. and his activity made a
combination against him imperative both
from national and local considerations.
The combination was again effected and
again IT was successful. Marylands vote
falling by q large majority into the Nc
Kinley column.
The campaign Of this year held Mr.. Cor
mans personal fortunes In the balance
Here now was the opportunity for the enc
mics of bossism In the democratic party to
strike the hardest blow Of all. Gormanism
vas distinctly the issue. But all Of a sud.
den q new embarrassment arose. A mar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Machines.

Once more we have felt the elation
OF a wildly exciting campaign.
The labor Of ruling nation
Has claimed our attention again.
The engines of power have snorted,
And with dust and with noise filed the
air;
And some in good shape are reported, -
While others are out of repair.
But. no, for the road that is level
Or the hill, with it's speedy descent;
Where notous coiorings revel
In the boughs, which above us are bent.
Here's a helper who can't be converted,
When once he finds loyalty due;
Let the bosses "machines' be deserted,
For the bicycle, silent and true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
The Health Reports From Havana.


1t is to be hoped the marine hospital
service has not made a change in it's SAM
tary inspector at Havana on account of
Dr. Brunner's uncompromising attitude to-
ward the hideous inefficiency, Ignorance
and deliberate inhumanity of Spanish
officialdom, which has made the death rate
of Havana nearly ten times that Of Lon
den. DR.. Brunners late reports were per-
haps rather tart, but they were true. The
latest report from Havana signed by DIR.
ID. NJ. Burgess continues to point out the
alarming state of affairs, but one misses
ne a mere coincidence. Certainly all will
agree that the United States cannot have
any one at Havana too careful. AS the
authorities gloss over and conceal the
state of affairs 1t is all the more necessary
that the sanitary inspector Of the United
States should be one who knows no fear
favor. Havana and all Cuban ports
should be watched now never before in
the interest of humanity and the protection
of the public health in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

stand for road Improvements. The party
that draws heavily upon the farmer vote
would benefit from good roads platform
both in the degree that it received the sup
port Of the road users pending the actual
betterment of the highways, and in the
greater certainty of getting out its full
strength at election after the roads were
improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
Van Wyck's Opportunity.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

To few men, perhaps to no man, has been
presented such an opportunity as Is now
at the disposal of Robert A. Van Wyck
The power he will exercise cannot be
withdrawn. 1t is his to have and to hold
for -four years and it will be time to deny
him confidence when he forfeits it. He
has spoken like a man of courage and of
honor. and the greater city will take him
at his word. His declaration will be taken
at its face value until he himself i'm
peaches its worth He is at least entitled
to a fair chance and premature explosions
arc not in order. They can make a great
noise without being especially destructive
Accept the result and face the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
A Blow to Good Government.
From City and State,

The great victory of Tammanys over
Seth Low must be conceded as serious
blow, rot only to the higher interests of
Greater New York, but to the friends of
good government throughout the entire
Union. But 1t is far from being a mortal
blow either to the one or the other. Tam
Low would have won had it not been for
the malign purpose of Plat to elect Van
Wyck rather than him. The Citizens
Union Of New York must play the part of
the party of the opposition through Van
Wycks mayoralty 1t may help even a
Tammany mayor to rise above Tammany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
The wheel In 1900.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph

The power Of the wheel was strikingly
shown In the New York mayoralty strug-
gle. All the rival candidates made more
or less definite pledges on behalf OF good
support OF bicyciists. Good roads" are
everything to the wheelmen. and It would
not be surprising to see combination to
that effect In the next presidential can
vass. People have been asking In increas-
ing wonder what the bicycle IS coming to.
and 1t may be just that-the making Of q
president. The wheel may prove to hold
the balance of power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
\ Great Responsibility.


The republican party has an extraordi-
nary opportunity to serve the public and
to strengthen itself in general considera-
ton. We need a broad, progressive, hon.
est and busi1ess-like administration of
affairs. We trust the republicans will
realize the greatness of their responsible
ity, and, resolutely putting aside all temp
tation to pursue narrow party paths, will
rise to the height of the occasion and
Justify the confidence which the people of
Maryland have once more placed in them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05

General Weyler's effort to uphold his
reputation for true Spanish hauteur may
lead to his meeting embarrassments SINH
lar to those that lie in wait for the man
who gets better than his party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-05
The struggle WI, Go On.
From the indianapolis News.

We decline to consider the result in New
York yesterday as in any way settling the
great issues involved in the fight. The
struggle will go on, and the ultimate VIC
tory will be made the easier by yesterdays
reverse. The bosses will grow more dicta-
torial, the corruption Of their administra-
ton will increase, the scandals will crow,
until finally the people will surely be driven
to revolt against the condition of things
which they themselves have made possible