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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
TilImnn's Dispcnsary system.

The end of Tillman's dispensary system
in South Carolina is IN sight. The sys-
TEN is not popular and It Is a question
whether it has reduced liquor drinking
to any appreciable extent. 1t is a fact
that liquor is sold freely in all parts Of
the state outside of the dispensaries. The
places in which it is thus sold are called
blind tigers but, as a matter of fact
there is very little effort made to conceal
them. These places will increase in num-
Der in proportion as the unpopularity Of
the dispensary system increases, and it
will not be long before the number of
blind tigers viii be as great as the num-
Der of saloons was before the adoption
of the dispensary system.
The United States supreme court on
Monday decided that the part Of the dis
pensary law which prohibits liquor from
being brought into the state by person
for his own use is unconstitutional That
decision knocks a strong prop from under
the dispensaTy system. The jug trade
will now flourish in South Carolina Every
man who wants whisky or beer and
doesn't care to patronize the dispensary
will have his wants supplied from points
outside OF the state.
The impression has got abroad that the
oispensary sells a poor article at a high
price. In future therefore much of the
whisky and beer consumed in the state
will bessupplied by dealers outside of the
state. Thus the downfall of the dispen-
sary system will be FASTENED. The out
side dealers and the blind tigers will take
the bulk of the patronage from the dis
pensary. AS soon as the dispensary fails
to be self-sustaining 1t will cease to be a
South Carolina institution.
Senator Tillman thinks it sull has a
future. 1t is natural for him to take that
view. He made the dispensary and it
put him in the Senate. He is losing his
grip and so is the dispensary.
Every county and every town used to
get a big revenue from liquor business.
Now they get practically nothing. The
people see that liquor is being sold freely,
and they argue that If it is to be sold
there ought to be some revenue derived
from it. The fact that there IS none is
another reason why the dispensary sys-
tenn is becoming unpopular. This legis-
lature may not abolish the system. If
it doesn't the next one will, In all prob
ability. 1t is a failure. The people ad-
nit that it is. About the only question
in connection with it is how long will it
be before it will be abolished? The best
way, the only successful way, TO deal with
the liquor evil is local option.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
lNDLX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Peace River Phosphate Min
ing Company.
Special Notices-Ship Notice, Strachan
& Co.; To Bicycle Buyers. R. D. & VIM.
baltimore; LaFar, Halter and Mems
Outfitter; Bids Wanted. Park and Tree
Commission; Notice to City Court Jurors;
This Is Poultry Day, Jas. McGrath & Co;
Notice to Superior Court Jurors; Read
These Two Tickets.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jones and His
Company at the Matinee and Follies of a
Night.
Overcoats-B. H. Levy Bro.
The Cream of AIid-Winter Bargains
Falk Clothing Company.
Pianos-The Ludden & Bates Piano.
Soups-Huckins' Soups.
Gas Heaters-Mutual Gas Light Com
psny.
Auction sales-Furniture, Etc, by A. K.
Wilson, Auctioneer.
Railroad Schedules-Plant System; Flor
ida, Central and Peninsular Railroad;
Southern Railway.
Washing Powder-Gold Dust Washing
Powder.
AIedical-Munyon's Remedies; Cuticura
Remedies; Hoods Pills; Johann Hoffs'
Genuine Malt Extract; SCOTS Emulsion;
Collins Voltaic Electric Plasters.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted: For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

There is proposition before congress
boxing to doing justice to the private sec
rotary to the President 1t is proposed
that the word private" shall be Topped
off, leaving the title simply secretary to
the President" which is more dignifed
than .'private secretary" etc. 1t is point
ed out that the secretary is no longer
merely an amanuensis. but is an execu-
tive clerk, having charge of a corps of
clerks, and being really an assistant to
the President As a matter Of fact, the
Presidents correspondence-so much of it
as he attends to personalities dictated
TO stenographer, and not to the private
EecretarY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

From the Philadelphla Ledger Und.,

It has been discovered that the acct
dent to the cruiser Montgomery was
caused by scraping on a rocky reef Off
Governors Island, to which the set of the
tide carried her. Her commander was on
the bridge at the time and she had no
pilot on board. The occurrence shows the
folly OF taking these costly vessels In and
out OF harbors without employing local
pilots 1t is all very well in theory to re-
quire naval officers to know their harbor
charts thoroughly, but local conditions
are constantly changing and only the
men whose business 1t Is to navigate ships
through them every day can be expected
to know them so well as to take large
vessels In and out without danger.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
A nesnernte SITUATION.

once when the Pensacola was coming up
to San Francisco from the South seas,
somewhere Off Honolulu, she met gale
that almost laid her down, says the Argo-
naut. Carpenter MoGloin, privileged
character, who invariably became seasick
in heavy weather, promptly went to bed.
Finally 1t was reported to the captain that
something was wrong with the foretop-
mast The captain staggered on deck.
Get up there" commanded the captain.
land see what's the matter at the foretop."
up that mast?" gasped McGloin. The
proposition so dazed him that he lost his
breath.
up that mast" reiterated the captain,
"and find out what's he matter at the
foretop"
Captain" said McGloin. in a last de-
spairing protest, do you really mean that
you want me to go up that mast In this
storm, with this ship going this way. and
see what's wrong with that foretop?"
you heard what ] said,' exclaimed the
captain losing patience at last; NOW get
up that mast, and be quick about IL, too %
Captain" said McGloin solemnly, III
there was a four-inch plank from here
to Brooklyn, I'd walk home"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

A Washington letter in the Chicago
Record says the Russian government has
mot abandoned its effort to secure a
conference Of delegates of the wheat.
growing nations for the purpose OF fixing
a permanent price for that staple by In
ternational agreement" The letter goes
on to say that the Russian ambassador
has several times approached Secretary
olney with regard TO the matter, and has
by him been referred to Secretary Morton,
who is inclined to treat the whole subject
as a joke. Secretary Morton. however. is
reported to have said to the Russian that
he considered It just as possible to fix tho
price OF wheat by agreement as to tx
the price OF silver by agreement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
Currency Reform.
From the Baltimore Sun Dem,

The subject has been so long and so
thoroughly discussed that, when reduced
to matter of detail. the great underly-
ing principles of reform being settled. as
at indianapolis, the result of the commits
sion's work ought to be soon forthcoming
II is in congress that the real trouble,
the serious obstacles and delays will have
to be encountered and overcome.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

The city chamberlain of Glasgow. Scot
land. has written letter denying the cor
rectness of the report, published in the
dispatches a short while ago. that during
the current year Glasgow would be a city
without taxes. 1t was said that the city's
administration Of certain monopolies-
street railways, gas, water, electric lights,
etc.-had been found so profitable that
II would be possible this year to relieve
the citizens of all taxes The city cham
berlain says the several monopolies have
been undertaken by the city. and that
their operation has been eminently sue
cessful but the time has not yet come
when citizens can be relieved from all
taxes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

The Evening Constitution, Of Atlanta,
which made it's appearance on Monday. is a
lusty and promising infant. It is in the
hands Of an adequate force Of competent
newspaper men, who are determined that
IL shall be as newsy and progressive as
the morning edition. In appearance the
new paper IS attractive. and in contents
It Is clean and bright.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
The sultan ana the Dim.
From the Philadelphia Record Dem.

The sultan has ordered seed wheat and
certain amnesties and gramities TO be
distributed among the Armenians who
are still left alive in his empire And the
Spanish government has begun TO seri-
ously consider administrative reforms
which it will grant 20 Cubans who have
not been shot, banshed or so impover-
ished that they have nothing left TO live
for. Are these things the prelude to
peace or new atrocities? Sometimes the
Turk and Spaniard are most dangerous
when they are most smooth and velvety.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

Mrs. stephens, the wife of the new gov
ernor of Missouri, has announced a social
ruling which has been received with APP
prevail by members of the legislature. 1t
is to the effect that people need not wear
full dress suits at the governors recep-
lators from the back counties have never
been able TO feel quite at ease while
attending a function at the executive
mansion attired in swallow-tail and pat
ent feathers. Now, however. they have
authority to wear their short jackets and
everyday shoes, and are immensely
pleased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

There are whisperings up the state to
the effect that when Mr.. Watson comes
again 10 take up the reins of populist par
ty government, he will find that they are
in the hands of Yancy Carter of Hart
Whether or not Senator Carter has any
ambition in the direction of leadership
they are talking about him in some of the
populist strongholds as a good man to
lead a fight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

According to the Havana dispatches the
Cubans have demonstrated that anchored
torpedoes are very effective weapons of
harbor defense. With torpedoes they were
able to win a brilliant victory in the Rio
Cauto, sending one Spanish warship to the
bottom and causing another to skeedaddle
away as fast as she could. The Rio Cauto
is one of the most important rivers of the
island. draining a large proportion Of the
province of Santiago de Cuba, which lies
al the extreme eastern end of the island.
The river runs west and enters the Gulf
Of Guacanayabo few miles to the north
of Manzanillo. 1t is probable that the river
is pretty well filled with torpedoes, await
ing the contact of a Spanish keel to prove
to the world that Santiago de Cuba is not
"paciied," as has been alleged more than
once in the dispatches from Havana. OF
late pretty mueh all Of the activity of the
war has been in the western provinces of
Pinar del Rio and Havana.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

There is an epidemic of grip in some
Kentucky towns. A water curist has
sent word TO the Kentuckiaus that ice
water is the greatest remedy in the
world for the complaint. Drink, drink.
drink ice water" say the directions, con
vert yourself into an ice water tank, and
all will go we'll" 1t is strongly suspected
that the party sending such directions to
Kentucky is a Joker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

The House committee on elections might
do a good thing if it were to postpone the
Watson-Black election case until the last
day of the current session, and then leave
it on the table as unfinished business.
There isn't a great deal of use of fighting
over a seat which is shortly to be occu-
pied by a third man. anyway.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

1t is announced that the Cramps. ship
builders of Philadelphia, will establish at
Rockford, H., factory for the manu-
facture Of celulose packing for ships
sides out of cornstalk. 1t is thought
considerable proportion Of the cornstalk
crop OF the state will be absorbed by the
factory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
To Expedite the Exodus.
From. the Columbia ts.C.) State Dem

The colored member from Georgetown
who offers bill to repeal the prohibitive
license tax on emigration agents does
something practical to expedite the exodus
of the negroes. Advocates of a white
majority in South Carolina will show
their sincerity by voting for his measure
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
Note-'central Time.

Note-fCentral Time
Eastern Time.
PULLMAN SERVICE.
No. 81 New York and Florida Snort
Line Limited, solid vestibule, to New
York. consisting of Pullman d. r. Sleep
ers, Compartment, Observation and DIM
ing cars
Pullman vestbuled sleepers from sa-
vannah TO New York, Savannah TO Cln-
cinnat via Asheville, Columbia TO Rich
mond.
For detailed Information, reservations
etc, apply to any agent of the Southern
railway or connections.
w. II. GRENN, General Superintendent
J. NJ. CULP. Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURK, G. p. A, Washington. D g.
S. II. HARDWICK, A.G.P.A., Atlanta,Ga-
r. w. HUNT I. p. A., Augusta, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
As 10 PunIrhment of crime

From Louisville Courier Journal Oem)
In some parts of Louisiana, as in some
parts of this state, it is considered I'M
necessary to have any proof against an
accused person. On the other hand, when
one is regularly proved guilty of murder
he is usually acquitted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20


A bill has been introduced into the South
Carolina legislature designed for the pur-
pose of regulating if not suppressing the
practice of carrying concealed deadly
weapons The bill provides that the clerk
of the court of any county may issue
license to carry deadly weapons upon the
payment of $40 fee, the license to be good
in that county only, and to be of
force for one year, Any person who is
discovered carrying a concealed deadly
weapon without license is to be liable,
upon conviction, to a fine of not less than
$50 and Imprisonment for not less than
six months. Licenses issued are to be adj
vertised in the newspapers of the county
for three weeks. Almost anything that
would tend to reduce the number of PTS
tol-toters is to be commended; still it may
be doubted that this bill would reach the
evil 1t is now against the law to carry
concealed weapons. yet people take
chances" and carry them anyway; and
they would probably continue to do so UNI
der the proposed law. What is needed is
not so much increased penalties as a strict
administration of the laws now on the
books
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

--Maude-"Miriam is trying to keep her
a secret" Martha-"How do
you know?" "She told me so."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
south CaroIina's New Governor.

William II. Ellerbee. the new governor
of South Carolina, goes into office under
auspices which augur well for his admin
istration and the state. lie belongs to the
Tillmanite faction of the democratic par
ty, but he is not radical partisan. On
the other hand he is said to be broad
minded. brainy, scrupulously just, and
liberal to his political opponents. He is
conservative in his opinions, and has the
confidence of the people of the whole state.
The fun measure of his ability is as yet
unknown. He held the Office of controller
general for several years, and made an
excellent record. But the Office is not one
to bring out the strength of ones execu-
tive ability 1t is confidently expected,
however, that Gov. Ellerbee will make his
administration clean, strong and prosper
Gus. The newspapers of the state hail his
accession to the office with pleasure, as
probably marking a new era, in which the
divisions of the people win be healed, and
in which the people will once more move
forward hopeful of individual and general
prosperity.
Gov. Ellerbees inaugural address was
strong paper. It wasted no words, but
marked out a line of policy which will
commend itself to the thoughtful people
Of the state. 1t should particularly i'm
press the members OF the legislature,
which body is in session. 1t should also
reassure home-seekers and investors, as
it declares against disturbing legitimate
investments in the state by unwise legis-
lation. 1t is the governors policy to build
up, not to tear down. He would have
taxes reduced by increasing taxable val
ues. Every legitimate means should be
employed to build up the taxable prop
erty, he says, and especial pains should
be taken to induce worthy immigrants to
settle in the state. Industries already es-
tablished and investments already made
should be given the most ample protection,
and encouragement should be given TO
prospective investors, and to the people of
the state to extend and diversity their in
dustrial enterprises. The governor is
strong advocate and defender of law and
order. Violators of the law will find him
active to uphold the good name of the
state.
The address is in line with the best and
most progressive sentiment of the south.
1t gives emphatic denial to the socialistic
theories which some people affect to be-
lieve are on the increase in some of the
southern states. 1t is a paper which holds
out promises Of an improved political sem
timent in the state. and a state govern
ment of which every South Carolinian can
feel proud. 1t is sincerely to be hoped
that Mr.. Enerbee will prove himself as
big man as his friends claim he is. and
as his inaugural would indicate him to be.
The republican national platform last
adopted contains the declaration: I'VE be-
lieve the repeal OF the reciprocity arrange
ments negotiated by the last republican
administration was a national calamity,
and we demand their renewal and extern
sion" The other day the Hon. julius
Caesar Burrows OF Michigan. after a con-
ference with Presldent-elect Mckinley
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20

The steamships of this company are ap-
pointed to sail from Savannah for Bali
more as follows STANDARD time):
BERKSHIRE, Capt. Kirwan, WE'D
NESDAY, Jan. 20, at 7:SO p. m
VIM. LAWRENCE, Capt. Peters, SAT-
URDAY, Jan. %, at 10 p. m.
D. H. MILLER, Capt. BiIlups WE'D
NESDAY, JAN q, at 1870 p. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY
and FRIDAY.
]. j. CAROLAN, Agent.
Savannah, Ga.
A. d. STEVENS, A T. NJ.
J. c. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore, Md.
The sun., 1897-03-17
Tho seasoard-southern Fight.

Fron the Ratltody Ago.
The seemingly purposeless and exasperating
warfare between the Seaboard Air Line and the
Southern Railway. with their allied boat lines.
does not appear to be any nearer q settlement
than 1t was six months ago. This is the more
lamentable. inasmuch as the general business
and agricultural outlook in the Southern terri
tory is reported to be more encouraging than for
n good many years past. and 1t does not seem
impossible that, with peace, the competing lines
might make some money this summer.
We have already followed the various stages
of the complicated conflict in some detail. and
there is nothing in the latest developments to
alter already expressed opinions that the war
fare Is unreasonable on the part OF the Seaboard
Air Line and unexplainable on any ordinary
theory of tho science OF railroading. OF course,
II one company Is deliberately fighting to COM
pei con petitor--or other parties indirectly in
teresteG In the maintenance IN Of peaSSemto pS buy % its
which is not to be measured by ordinary stand
ards. We haye no certain know ledge that this
is the real end for which the Seaboard Air Line
is fighting 1t merely appears impossible. to
reconcile the company's course with any other
theory.
The management of the Southern Railway has
shown every evidences Of an honest desire to
rive at an amicabe understanding; but neither
that nSE hs
Inc bounds Of reason which the seaboard Air
advantage in the fight, and it must
necessarily bo tho greater sufferer. In spite of
this fact there seems to be no prospect OF a
permanent peace until tho property has passed
out of the hands o. those who at present control
it; and the conditions which govern the control
such that n change In ownership is very difficult
Meanwhile serious injury is being done, not
to all railway interests. g. as Wei as to the pnbIc
and the cause Of public morality
The sun., 1897-03-17

Futures, declined to 10 polnta closing dull with
sales of $500 bags Havre declined ,. franc Ham.
burg declined pfg. TO pfg. American visible sup
ply OF Brazil. 75t 900 bags Rio dull at 100 reis
deciine receipts in two days Is oo0 stock 9st oo0i
exchange unchanged at 1891. Santos was quiet az
goo reis decline; receipts in two days. l2oo0i stock
9ep,o0O Prices declined here to-day in sympathy
with lower European and Brazilian cables.
NAVAL SroREs-Quict Spirits turpentine, 29i1@
qpi1c,; common to good strained rosin, e1.65.
PETIoLKun. Crude certificates here were quoted at
Ole; in OIL City no market. Refined UNCHANGED.
mand and nrm. Moss eg@s0.9b. Tallow. 3Ac. Chi.
cago, March l6-" Provisions continue strong. The
buoyancy that the market has displayed OF late
to have attracted considerable outside support, Eng
lsh houses moderate sellers for speculative
count at the The unprecedented demand from
abroad for boxed meats continues Notwithstanding
the fact that prices have adv anced considerable offer
same. Tho domestic country speculative feeling is
growing stronger. which, however. 10 not IN indica
tion that the market will continue to up Butter
Creamery, Western, scconds to extras, l7019c.
Cheese-State. full cream, large. white fancy, l2@
l2tc; do. small. i2tc Eggs-western- fresh
sUeAR-Raw drm; ss' test a-sc ss' test sho
$500 bags Centrifugals 90" test, at 5l8c and 600
bags molasscs sugar SO test, at9 l16c. Refined ad
vapced sc. on all hard grades to No. :; Nos and
advanced l18c
ToBAcco-sales OF 600 cases 1904 Pennsylvania
Havana at l2i2c; 100 casey 1894 Pennsylvan,a eeed
leaf at 12c T5 cases 1893 do at 13c 2nC cases lSqi
State at SO l0c 500 casesl s95 Zinmers at
2Oc.; 900 cases 1894 Wisconsin Havana at $500; 25C
bales Havana at 75c,@ol10 in bond. and 200 bales
SumAtra in bond at 70c@Sl.sS.
CHICAGO March 16-These were todays prices