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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
a story Thnt Was Not Told.

An accomplished interviewer went to
get the story of an old hermit who lives
on a little lake in the upper part of the
state, where only a few clearings break
the monotony of forests, says the Detroit
Free Press. A delicate approach was made
to the main subject, and then the six-foot-
er, with long white beard and hair, was
asked if he had a family
Certainly" came the response. give
tried TO play my proper part in the world
just like any other man who has an idea
that he was put here for something,
Where are your folks?"
Back east, where l left them. Ny wife
ana five children have fine home on a
big farm. To be accurate, it's one of the
rnest in the state''
DO they ever come to see your"
"They were all up here about four weeks
ago. Brought their bedding with them
hunted. flshed, visited and had a good
time generally My youngest boy wants
to take up some land and make a farmer
of himself
do YOU ever intend to go back where
they are to make your home?'
Mo. / like it here; they like it there
What's the sense of either them or me
putting in the time where it's not enjoy
ablef'
Did You have any trouble with your
wife,"
The old man sat and smoked and SEEM
ed to be in deep study.
Trying to put the story together?"
asked the interviewer.
mo, young man. l was just having
mental debate whether I'd throw you
through the window or give you three
minutes to get off the place."
in less than half the time the hermit was
alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

From the Chicago Chronicle Dem.).

And now 1t has come to the point where
parallels are being drawn between Mark
Hanna and James G. Blaine! The case is
put thus: Blaine was the object of bitter
personal attacks; Hanna is the object of
bitter. personal attacks. Blaine was a
great stateman; therefore Hanna is a
great statesman. There is another con-
clusion to be drawn from this sylloglsm
which does not seem to have occurred 10
the republican logicians-- was de-
feated in his ambition therefore Hanna
will be defeated in his ambition. And this
conclusion is the true one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
Emnress And Poet.

When he was a boy Alphonse Daudet's
father failed, and for some time the two
lived together in poverty in Lyons, says
the St. Louis Republic. An elder brother,
Ernest, however, got a position in glass
store in Paris, and finally, when II
years old, AIphonse went to live with him
and to try his fortunes in the great city,
Ernest's wages amounted to only 500
month, and Alphonse brought nothing with
him from Lyons except about 40 cents and
a Voracious appetite. He is even said to
have worn rubber boots on that memora-
Bile journey The two brothers took lodg-
ings In an attic, and for several years led
a poverty stricken life. Nothing, however
discouraged the two lads; both had con-
fidence that there was a future in litera-
ture for Alphonse, who in, these trying
years wrote a volume, of poems which he
had succeeded in getting printed. A copy
of the volume fell under the eye of En-
press Eugenie who persuaded her broth
er-in-law, the Duke of Morny, to hunt the
young man up and help him.
The result Of the empress interest in
the young poet was that the duke invited
him to call upon them. a. -.
When Daudet entered the duke asked:
"Can you writer"
Yes, SIR, replied Daudet.
VERY good 1 want a secretary. Pay,
5000 francs. Good morning"
The boy was nearly overcome. He had
never imagined that any one was paid
that much a year-about $1,000. But he
suddenly remembered that he differed in
politics from the duke, and, drawing him
self up, announced the fact.
Instead of being deeply moved by his
heroic course the duke said "Oh, go and
get your hair cut. | don't care anything
about your political beliefs"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26


! The legislature viii meet tomorrow for
a session of fifty days. 1t ought to be a
session of the greatest Importance to the
state. 1t is very doubtful however, II
it will be. There is so much to be done
that the chances are that very little in
the way OF practical legislation will be
accomplished.
The most important matter demanding
prompt consideration is Of course that re
lating to the convicts. It will be devel-
oped that there is the greatest diversity
of opinion as to what disposition should
be made of the convicts. The peniten-
tiary committee which was in session sew
eral weeks recently. was not able to reach
an agreement 1t will make a report but
it is doubtful if the report viii have the
support of a majority of its members. If
it were not for the fact that the gov
ernor has announced that he will veto
any measure providing for leasing the
convicts for another term of years the
probabilities arc that the present convict
system would be retained. The chief diff
fculty seems to be to find the money for
carrying out any one of the new plans
which have been suggested. No one OF
those plans can be put in operation sue
cessfully without the expenditure of
good deal Of money, and where is the
money to come from? The people are
now growing at the rate of taxation and
to increase the rate would be equal al
most to signing the death warrant of the
party in power.
The finance committee is going to have
a hard task. The people don't want the
school appropriation cut down, and the
demandfor pensions is much greater than
it was thought it would be when the pen
sion bills were passed. There is now
deficiency of $4,000 for pensions, and there
are many applications for pensions which
have not been passed upon. Besides the
pension deficiency there are considerable
amounts due for special committee ex-
pehses. 1t is difficult to see how the press
ing demands are to be provided for with
out an increase in the rate of taxation.
1t may be said that the valuation OF
property in a great many of the counties
ought to be raised. There is certainly
great inequality in taxation, but it is
about impossible to get legislators from
the counties lightly assessed TO agree that
there is. Some of the counties get from
the school fund an amount much greater
than that which they pay into the state
treasury. That is a condition of affairs
which ought not to be tolerated Each of
the counties should contribute something
to the support of the state, and each one
Of them should levy tax for school pur-
poses that would produce an amount
equal to that received from the state If
there were a law to that effect there
would be higher appreciation of the pub
lie schools in the rural districts.
There is promise of many purely local
bills-bills which will consume a great
deal of time. The legislature will have
to work faithfully to make such a show
ing as win command the approval of the
people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Mr.. Richard Croker denies the soft im-
parchment that he is the personal friend
of the Prince of Wales, which story has
been repeatedly told In New York news
papers for the purpose of injuring Mr..
Croker in the estimation of those who
affect to despise England and the nobility.
Mr.. Croker says that he was never in
troduced to the prince never hobnobbed
with him. never gave him a light for his
cigar at the race track, never gained an
entrance to British society and oonse-
quently was never dropped from such So
'ciety like a hot potato" as the stories
have it. Mr.. Croker usually makes it a
rule to pay no attention to the stories
circulated by his enemies. 1t is a cues
ton If he does himself justice by strict
adherence to the rule. for the reason that
silence sometimes seems to give consent
ana falsehood may be so often repeated
that, though it carries doubt upon its
face, ii is finally accepted by many peo-
pie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

1t seems that there should be no hesi-
fancy on the part of the city authorities
with regard 10 improving the walks
around the park extension. There may be
some question about the rights and du-
ties of the city and the military, So far
as regards the park extension, but the
sidewalks are not in the extension; they
are outside of, and surround it. The line
is clearly, unquestionably marked by
rows of trees. The walks are badly in
need Of attention, and should not be suf-
fered to remain as they are They should
be put in good order, and DIVIDED between
wheel riders and pedestrians by a clear
markmg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Russell Sage, the Wall street money
,leRder, is taking quite an active part in a
movement to have the sale of the Union
Pacific railroad postponed. The date of
the sale is Nov. Q The road is to be sold
on a judgment obtained by the govern
ment, which is responsible for the second
mortgage bonds amounting to about $33.-
100000, The interest which the government
has paid on these bonds amounts to a good
many millions more. The whole claim of
the government is $53,0OO,0GO.
A reorganization committee has under
taken to buy the property, and has agreed
that it will bid sum that would pay the
principal of the bonds and about half the
interest. If this committee should get the
road on the terms stated the government
would lose about $4,000 COO.
The road will be put up at auction, and
any person or syndicate is at liberty TO
bid on it. Russell Sage says if the sale
should be postponed he would subscribe
to a syndicate that would bid the road in
at price that would save the government
from any loss.
If the administration has any confidence
in Mr.. Sage, it will probably have the
sale postponed. To save $780, 900 to the
government is well worth an effort But
why did Mr.. Sage wait until a week before
the date of the sale before making his
offer? His delay is calculated to create
the suspicion that he is not influenced by
any desire to aid the government to save
a large sum of money, and that he knows
quite well that it would not be possible
to get together syndicate that would
give $20,0o00O0 more for the government
claim than the reorganization committee
offers for it. AS a rule, when Mr.. Sage
offers to become a member of syndicate
having for it's object big financial trans
action, his purpose is to benefit Mr.. Sage.
and no one else. The Union Pacific was
just as valuable two months ago as it is
| now and 1t was understood as long ago as
last January that the road would be sold
If Mr.. Sage is full of patriotism and high
purposes, why didn't he offer to subscribe
to a syndicate several months ago to buy
the road?
1t is doubtful if Mr.. Sages offer makes
any impression on the government. 1t is
much more likely to inquire, what is Mr..
Sage's little gamer"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
A CoaIing station at Tybee.

The necessity for a coaling station at
Tybee is daily becoming more apparent,
The Morning News published some facts
in regard to the matter a few days ago
in a local article, the basis for which was
obtained from a well known railroad man.
The number of steamers which visit Sa-
vannah every year is very large, and the
number that will stop at Tybee for orders
when the breakwater there Is completed,
will also be large. The steamers which
come to Savannah for cargoes want coal,
and so will those which will stop for or
ders.
There ought to be facilities for coaling
vessels at Tybee, and we have but little
doubt that there will be in the near flu
ture. 1t may not be possible to sell coal
quite as cheaply at Tybee as at Norfolk or
Baltimore, because the coal fields from
which those ports are supplied with coal
are much nearer to them than the coal
fields of Alabama, Tennessee or Georgia
are to Tybee. Stll steamers would glad
ly pay little higher price for coal here
than to make the long journey to Norfolk
or Baltimore for their coal supply. The
voyage is in some seasons of the year
rather dangerous one. 1t is only about
two weeks ago that British steamer
from Gulf port, bound for a European
port, was lost off Hatteras. She was on
her way to Norfolk for coal. During the
last ten years not less than a dozen
steamers have been lost off Hatteras while
going to Norfolk or Baltimore for coal.
future the railroads which pass through
coal fields and have their terminals here
will be prepared to handle coal much more
advantageously than at present. That
being the case our coal merchants should
at once consider the advisability of pre-
pairing TO coal steamers at Tybee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

'The curse of liquor is happily decreas-
ing in this country" says the Washing
ton Post 1T is no longer respectable to
be seen in a drunken condition, as it was
in the days of our fathers" The older
generation can remember when it was not
only fashionable as the Post has 1t.
but polite to get drunk. The Judge"
the general" and the senator" would
line up together at bar, and swap toasts
and treat each other for hours. and
were not thought any the less of for it,
We had in our columns the other day a
story of how the representatives of fine
old Georgia and South Carolina families
met as commissioners of their states to
settle the boundary line, and drank each
other under the table. AT that time it was
thought there could be no hospitality with
out drinking. AT the present time there
could be no such thing as drinking each
other under the table on the part of state
commissioners without a scandal and the
enforced retirement from politics Of the
parties involved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

The great majority of the county news
papers of the state, so far as they have
expressed themselves with regard to the
matter are opposed to the revival of the
Bush prohibition bill ias the approaching
session of the legislature. They have not
ed the good effects of the local option
law, and think that it should be left undis-
turbed to work out prohibition as the peo-
pie desire it, and will abide by it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

A police patrol boat with a searchlight,
sounds almost too ambitious for the time
being. Electric searchlights neeessitate
special machinery at considera BILE cost,
and the services of an expert. A swiftly,
Silently moving little craft showing no
light at all except when necessary, would
probably do more towards catching river
pirates than one carrying a signal which
would be warning to thieves from one
of the wharves to the other.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Theatrical managers are now buying
voices by sample Singers MARBLE their
most effective pieces into monographs
and send the cylinders to the managers.
Thus the manager, lis not bothered with
the interminable chatter which usually
goes along with the personal test, and
his temper is profited thereby.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

The new woman continues to make ran
81 strides to the front. one Of the genus
has been the governor OF Idaho for ten
days: not the governor in law, but in fact.
The governor, the secretary Of state, and
one or TWO other state house officers re
Gently went on a vacation leaving num-
Der Of official documents signed in blank
IN the hands of Miss Reeve, private sec
rotary to the secretary Of state, and she
ran the official business of the whole com
mon"ealth for the period named One Of
hef acts was to make requsitlon upon
the governor Of Montana for a murderer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
senator woIcotfs Report.
From the Philadelphia Times qnd.).

Senator Wolcott will have to make a re-
port but nobody will pay any attention
to it Everything has now been done for
silver that could be done, but facts are
still stronger than theories, and in the
long run are more convincing. If con-
gress would but improve the present OPP
portunity to put the currency on a sound
basis, we might dismiss blmetallism to
the limbo of exploded fallacies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Congress is only about a~rIonth off. vet
not one of the republican leaders seems to
have outlined a plan Of business which
meets with general approval by the party.
The probabilities are that there will be
a lot of talk about Spain and Hawaii. and
probably the seals and the Klondike. in
order TO stave off consideration of the
financial question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

The suggestion that Spain, under Ca
novas, treated the United States with for
bearance" is something in the nature of
a joke. Presumably it is forbearance
which prevents the pug from attacking
the mastiff
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Georgia Medical Society; Sa-
vannah Yacht Club; Subscribers to Savan-
nah Bureau of Freight and Transporta-
ton: Savannah Lodge No. 1888, B. P. 0.
Elks; Lafayette McLaws Camp u. c. V.
Special Notices-E. & w. Laundry; Ship
Notice, j. f. Minis & Co.; G. II. Walker,
Voice Culture, Etc
Auction sales-250 Acres of Land by C.
H. Dorset, Auctioneer.
To Save Money-Metropolitan Clothing
Company.
Mems Suits and Hats-B. H. Levy &
Bro
An Easy Winner-B. H. Levy & Bro.
silks, Dress Goods-Leopold Adler.
About Underwear-Falk Clothing Com
pany.
Mineral Water-Apollnaris.
Medical-Erie Medical Company; Pyra-
mid Pile Cure; Baco-Curo; Castoria; Cuu-
cura Remedies; Hoods Pills; Ayers Hair
Vigor; Hoods Sarsaparilla; S. S. s.;
Ponds Extract; Worlds Dispensary Pre-
parations.
Cheap Column Advertisements - Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
Only Two Things Lacking.
From the chicago TIme-HeraId dndO.

The colonization scheme of Eugene V.
Debs has progressed so far that it now
lacks only two things in order TO go into
effect at once. It will be tried Just as
soon as enough men and enough money
can be secured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
Az Tridescent nrenm.
From the Houston crex.) Post Dem.).

From the Houston (rex.) Post Dem.).
1t is to be deeply regretted that no one
now living win see Henry Georges RE
public of God" 1t would be so nice to
live in country where no taxes could
be collected and where eVerybody could
tell the truth TO the assessors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
BLANKETS.

Here are good, sound values. Never
were more attractive offers in Blankets
made. The wool is wool indeed-honestv
in every portion of it,and worth heaped up.
We guarantee every Blanket and invite
examination and comparison.
An All Wool White Blanket for general
family use, 1914 size, $39S; ia size. $4.7t:
and 12-4 size, $5.97. Other sizes and grades
from 75c pair to $40.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
CURRENT COMMENT.
where We Are Lacking.
From the Washington Post Qnd).

1t is pity the United States gov
eminent cannot command the services of
some expert and economical dickerer like
Mr.. Russell Sage to represent it's interests
in connection with the Pacific railroads.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Some day." says Senator Bacon. "a
presidential election might be determined
by the vote Of Hawaiia,' and again, "a
bill affecting the whole country might be
determined by the vote Of Hawaii" Pre-
cisely. The people who are after annexa-
ton do not care about those things. Some
OF them are after office, and some are aft
er dollars to be made on sugar in Hawaii
under American rule. They are looking
out for their personal interests; not the
interests of the United States The
Islands, If annexed would be never
ending source of expense and annoyance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Woodford's note to Spain has been at
tended with one good result, at any rate.
1T has drawn from one of John Bulls
mouthpieces an admission Of the naval
strength and possibilities of the United
States. 1.-THE American navy, though of
modest dimensions says the London
Standard, lis of excellent quality, and
could be increased indefinitely" 1t might
be well for Mr.. Bull to cut out that edi-
torial expression and paste it in his hat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26

Among the odd things of the New York
campaign must be mentioned the arrest the
other night of a man for disturbing Tarn-
many meeting by making a noise
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
Have You Seen
Our Stock
Ladies' CIOakS,
Jackets and Refers

If you have not, there is a treat in store
for you. The stock is just as up to date
as is possible. No trash, but every gar.
ment excellept, representing in material
cut, style and finish a perfect garment
The prices, too. are so very low. You
will be astonished at the value. Come and
see for yourself. This is not exactly
Cloak weather, but it is coming, and you
can fare so much better now while the
stock is fresh and assortments complete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
SILK SKIRTS
AND SILK WAISTS.

An exquisite line of Ladies' Silk Skirts
black and colored, at extraordinary prices
Also a pretty line of Silk Waists, in black
satin, Changeable Taffetas, solid color
Taffetas Roman Stripes and Pla.ds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
CARPETS, CARPETS.

Here is our great leader. Nothing like
it in town. Examine our Tapestry Brus-
sells at 65c. Don't pay from S5c to 81 for
same goods elsewhere.
We carry the cheapest line of Mattings
in this city. Call and examine our line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-26
LADIES' NECKWEkR.

One of our specialties is a superb line Of
Ladies Fur Boa and Collarettes from $1.O
to SIS.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
The ARTICLES.
JOfN M'CANN WAS ARRAI0NED IN
COURT THIS MORNING,
But Was Promptly Discharged From Custody
Upon Making Restitution.

Last evening about s:30 o'clock Oficer
White arrested John McCann for stealing
bass drum and pair OF cymbaIs from the
Pawtucket Cadet Band. II appears that
McCann Is cornet player OF more or less
ability.
ny occupation he Is letterer, and this
combination OF talents is indirectly re-
sponsible for his occupying a cell at the
police station last night.
Some time ago he joined the Cadet Band.
A couple OF weeks after joining he lettered
the drum, but as the organization was not
In good financial condition, he did not
press them for pay at that time. Later he
was voted out OF the band and be de-
manded the money due him. As Il was
not forthcoming he took the drum and
cymbals.
In the District Court this morning he
was arraigned and said he would bring
back the musical instruments II he would
be allowed to go. He was told that this
would be satisfactory, so he went across
the street into liquor store and brought
the articles back. He was allowed to de-
part.