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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
A Fascinntinr Widow

Ihere IS an amusing story told of the
husband of a clever New York literary
woman, well known writer of many
books which have been translated into
many languages, says the New York
Times Before her marriage to her pres
ent husband, she was what is called a
fascinating widow"
The man who was fortunate enough to
win her affections must also have had
fascinating qualities, for the young wo-
man who tells the story, at her own ex-
pehse, acknowledges that in a few meet
ings she had discovered that her heart
was dangerously susceptible. In one of a
rev visits which the gentleman had made
10 the young woman's house as the guest
OIL a masculine relative, he had announc-
ed coming trip abroad, and, among the
attractions of the voyage, that he was to
be seated beside the captain of the steam
er at table, and opposite a charming wild
ow.
The voyage was duly made, and again
the same man was a guest at the same
house. The young woman may have had
a special interest in the visitors compan-
ions during his voyage, for she asked i'm
mediately; And did you sit at the cap
tain's table, and did you sit opposite the
charming widow"
She might have noticed that her words
were received with some embarrassment,
but she was unconscious of anything I'M
usual in her questions.
They were answered in the affirmative.
The woman was Mrs. Blankington-
Blank" added the guest.
We'll, the man who marries her may
expect to lose his Identity" said the
young woman with apparent irrelevancy.
He will never be known, except as Mrs.
Blankington-Blan husband
Yes" acquiesced the man, chat is
what l expect to be. We are to be mar
ried on blank day of blank"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

For twenty years the Morning News has
been advocating the working of convict
upon the public roads. Had a system of
improved road, building, with convict la
Dor, been instituted fifteen to twenty years
ago, Georgia would have had to-day
million more inhabitants. Good roads ex-
ert powerful influence upon the develop
ment and attractiveness of a country.
1t is not too late to adopt an intelr-
gent plan of road building. If it is post
poned much longer. however, 1t will be
too late to get first class, permanent roads
built for anything like the small cost for
which they now can be built. The reason
is obvious. Probably Observation-Disclosures
of the convicts are able-bodied negro
men, the best laborers in the world when
properly handled. The men are now
strong and healthy. In a few years this
class of labor VIII be gone, and with the
passing win so the opportunity for the
cheap building of fine roads
In order to take advantage OF this la
Dor. and utilize 1t to the best purpose, the
plan should be organized and prosecuted
upon scientific lines. There should be
state engineers department, to lay out
grades and drainage on the old roads and
superinteud their improvement The law
providing for the Office Of county surveyor
should be altered so as to require that
such offices should be filled by trained en-
gineers, and all such officers should be
under control OF a chief engineer.
AS above stated. the average convict is
the best laborer in the world, when prop
ery treated Among the thousands of
convicts there are many mechanics, who
could build the bridges. run the road
machines. and do other work requiring
skilled labor. These forces. and the coun-
~ engineers. should be under direction Of
an engineers bureau. provided with suhi-
cient means for efficient organization.
The scheme should not be started upon
Cheap-John scale. Under any such ar
rangement the convicts could not De utiliz-
ed to their fun value. There would OF
course. be expense attached to the plan.
But II would be inconsiderable In comparl-
son with what IS now wasted IN labor and
money throughout the state under the
present plan Of working the roads.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Mrs. ]. G. Hausei, who is just back
from England. and who has given some
attention to the state of the famine in
India, says it is senseless to talk about
sending corn TO the famine sufferers, be-
cause they have no way Of grinding it,
and if they had, they do not know how to
eat meal. Mrs. Hauser says wheat might
be sent but money would
be far more preferable, as
it goes a long way. II there is
a state of famine in India such as has
been described in the press dispatches,
what is there to eat in India that they can
buy with the money? 1t would seem far
more reasonable to send the food, and
then as far as it goes. the sufferers will
be sure of having a little something TO
eat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
An Immoral system.
From tho Baltimore Sun DENY.

The moral sense OF the country Is Of
Tended az The spectacle OF S2j.OoooOO BEING
taken yearly from the poor by law and
given to "a rich monopoly u Is immoral
Ia 30 such thing. Being mere robbery.
Tie public easily believes that law 10
make IL legal Is obtained by corrupt meth
DDS.
The whole protcctionist system a
immoral and wrong IN principle aud prac-
ticc The sugar trusts favors attract at
tention bv their evident magnitude and
few benenclarles but the same robbing
Of A for B's benefit attends tho working
OF every protectionist schedule.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

More than 1900 Hebrew voters of Chi
cago, II is said. will disfranchise them
selves for the judicial election in that
state on June because they object to
making the sign of the cross on a Jewish
holy day. To vote under the Australian
ballot law they are required to make
cross in a circle at the top OF the ticket
voted, and to this they enter decided OBJ
jectlons on fast days. This. the report
says. applies principally to the orthodox
Jews Of Chicago. as the reformed Jews
will easily find a way of getting in their
ballots. Strange 20 say. the majority of
those who will be thus peculiarly dis
franchlsed are republicans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
Frcc pIsncnsnrv Abuse..

The doctors of New York city are en-
Gagged in an interesting discussion Of the
abuse Of the free dispensary system aud
the charity hospitals OF that city. The diff
dculty seems to be between the physicians
who are attached to these institutions and
those who are not. The discussion led to
a legislative bin designed to greatly re-
duce the number Of free dispcnsaries in
New York city and prevent the establish
mnt of new ones. This bill was passed by
the legislature but failed to become
law because the governor did not sign it
within the time prescribed.
Il is claimed by members of the Medi-
cal Society of the County of New York
that patients amply able to pay a doc
tors bill take advantage of the free dis
pensaries where they are either treated
for nothing or pay nominal fee of 81 a
month. This class of patients, it is said,
also takes advantage of the free hospitals
Of the city.
The members Of the society who on the
other hand are attached to these charity
institutions. deny that there is any such
abuse of them as is claimed5 and in an
swer they say the whole trouble is there
are TOO many doctors. The unattached
physicians of the society are evidently in
the majority, so the society is still car
ryng on its work in behalf of the poor
young physician" whose patients are
gobbled up by the free Institutions. The
society the other day addressed a letter
to the dispensaries and charity hospitals
asking if they would cooperate with #
in seeing that only those patients who are
by reason of their circumstances, entitled
to it, should receive free medical atten-
ton. Seventy-fve of the dispensaries re-
piled in the affirmative, one refused and
nineteen ignored the communica ton alto
gether. 1t seems hopeful, therefore, that
something will ultimately be accomplish
ed in behalf of the poor young physi-
clan"
There appears to be some reason to
think that there are too many Of the poor
young physician" just as there are too
many of the poor young preacher and the
poor young lawyer Medical diplomas, in
many instances are not difficult to secure;
nor are admissions to the bar, through Of
ten too perfunctory examinations. The
result is that the professions are being
somewhat overcrowded; the older mem
bers do not get out of the way fast enough
to make room for the annual crop turned
out by the colleges, which crop seems to
be growing larger. The result of this state
of affairs is seen in the New York situa-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The love affair of a young naval en-
sign attached to the New York navy yard.
has been creating no end OF amusement
in some parts OF that state. Ensign Stone
was, and perhaps still is for that matter.
In love with Miss Condo, whose parents
seriously objected TO his attentions TO the
young lady. while she herself seemed in
different lie persisted IN following her
all around tho state of New York declar-
ing that he would marry her before he
did anything else. Now Secretary Long
OF the navy department has taken hand
Ia the little affair, and has ordered En-
sign Stone back to his post.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31


Gov. Leedy of Kansas has given an old
scheme new setting. He has found
way to suppress in part the cries of an
angered Kansas populace against the rail-
roads, as well as to attract some atten-
ton to a state that has made itself fam
Gus by oddities, freaks and sensations. He
proposes to build railroad from Nebras-
ka, through Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian
territory and Texas to the Gulf, princl-
pally with Texas money and Texas con-
victs. The governors plan was outlined
before meeting of populists. and is said
to have been very enthusiastically re-
ceived. Bright ideas frequently strike
those Kansans, but it is doubtful if they
can pull Texas into any such scheme.
Gov. Leedy no doubt caught the popu-
lists with a promise TO put tin wash-basins
in the passenger coach lavatories, as well
as by the proposition to do the work with
somebody else's money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The newspapers have strroh up quite a
row among some Of the jall officials In
Washington by the reports OF elegant
quarters and extra service furnished 10
Broker Chapman. IN contrast with the
poor accommodations given other prls-
oners. The brokers quarters may be a
little more commodious and convenient
than those Of the other prisoners. but the
chances are that many OF the reports OF
tho luxury with which he Is said to be
surrounded are exaggerated accounts.
What extras he gets are no doubt VOL
paid for by himself
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meetings-Evergreen Cemetery of Bona
venture.
Military Orders-Orders No. Is, Savan-
nah Volunteer Guards.
Special Notices-Bids Wanted For Leo
Benas' Stock; Special Prices to Wheel
Buyers, r. D. & VIM. baltimore.
Chances For Home Seekers at Tues
days Court House Sales-C. H. Dorset.
Warsaw and Wilmington
Islands Schedules.
The o. S. Mint-B. H. Levy & Bro.
Bicycle overwhelmingly & Morgan.
Legal Notces-Notice to Debtors and
Creditors, Estate Leo Benas, Deceased.
Auction Sale-Stocks, by R. II. Tatem,
Auctioneer.
NCottolene-N. K. Fairbanks & Co.
Gold Dust Washing Powder-N. K. Fair
banks & CO.
Pearline-James Pyle, New York.
Medical-Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets;
Hoods Pills; SCOTS Emulsion; S. S. s.;
Cuticura Remedies.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
Mayor Harrison and the wheel.
From the st. Louis Republic Dem)

Chicago Is 20 be congratulated upon tho
possession OF a cycling mayor-a chief ex-
ecutive who Is addicted 10 finding healthy
relief from the cares of Office by an open
alr spin OF score or 50 of miles when
ever occasion offers. Somehow IL seems
only natural that the public should cater
to democratic mayor who thus loves TO
experience the primitive satisfaction of a
well-groundcd confidence In his own mus
Giles. Such a spirit is both healthy and
democratic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Perhaps some members of the Cuban
junta started that Ethelred story in or
der to get England after Spain. England
did not get" however, and had no need
20. The captain of the Ethelred says the
story about Spanish gunboats firing on
him is a pure fabrication.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
The sngnr schedule.
From the Philadelphia Record CDem)

The probability seems TO be that the AID
rich sugar schedule viii not be approved
by the Senate. According to the calcula-
ton Of experts IL would put nearly as
much money into the pockets OF the sugar
trust as into the federal treasury. As one
man eats about as much sugar as an
other. and the tax Is not, therefore, adj
justed to the ability of consumers to pay
il, d seems very hard that any part OF IL
should be diverted to the use Of monopoly
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
CURRENT COMMENT.


From the Springfield Republican Qnd.)
We are now feeding both Cuba and IN
dia. Smith Center Kan, has just ship
ped another car of corn to the latter coun-
try, and the banner on the car says: Car
load of corn for starving India-Moham-
medan or atheist-we can feed the world. d"
Yet here we are blue and ugly over hard
times.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Al odessa. Russia. Is a sect which is
suffering from a most extraordinary Ia
naticism. More than twouty-four bodies
of persons who were buried alive have
been recovered from pits near TirespoL
ana other bodies Of persons buried alive
iu cellars and other places have also been
found. The fanatics are survivors OF tho
old dissonters who were prosecuted in Rus
VIA for two centuries ana have invented
new doctrine OF salvation 10y martyrdom
of which seif-immolaton g. feature.
Those concerned In the burial OF the vie
ilms all declare the burials were entirely
voluntary. There is undoubtedly IN Russia
a good field for missionary wort, OF a
decided character.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The hot water cure IS coming into vogue
in some Of the New York hospitals. The
Bellevue hospital has two patients with
skin diseases Of SUCH a nature that they
have 70 be kept in bath tubs OF hot water
tEo greater part OF the day. one OF them
IS about TO die while the other Is just be-
ginning 10 take tho treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

4 Delaware woman who forced the leg
isature TO give her a divorce from her hus-
band after 1t had practically refused to
do so. received a ton OF roses among other
presents from female admirer. One
would have thought that some more
orange blossoms were in order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The United States feet around the
southern coast Of Florida looking after fill
busters, will be reinforced by the addi-
part of the ilibustering appears 20 be go
ing on in Washington. Why not send
a few warships to the capital?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

It looks as If there were some chance Of
grandfathers hat being taken out of the
bandbox again. Ex-President Benjamin
II. Harrison is being talked Of as ambas-
sador to Spain. Even this would be quite
a fan for the man who once stood at
the top.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Archduke Rainier has presented George
NJ Pullman TWO magnificent medals as
testimonials Of honor and merit In found
ing and building the most perfect town
in the world" The Pullman car portors
will doubtless be allowed TO look at them,
when they get around that way. IN lieu OF
q raise Of salary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The London spectators whose basis or
speculation WAS the so-called fool-hirdi-
ness Of wealthy Americans are coming
out az tho little end Of the horn. American
orders Tor queens Jubilee seats are scarce.
and the rich and silly" Americans are
not materisIzing. The chances are that
the majority Of the jubilee seats viii go
into The h9nds Of receivers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The great trouble the Senate is having
with the reciprocity clause seems to be
due to the fact that the other nations do
not want to reciprocate. The tariff bill
has been so framed as TO make their policy
one Of retaliation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Mrs. Alice shaw fascinated the Shah
of Persia so completely that he made
salaams 10 her and entreated her 10 be.
come leading lady IN his harcm. She re.
fused. Mrs. Shaw sticks to her children
and ~ aH true as steel No harem while
they cling To herr She has Photographic
of every crowned head M Europe. with
autographs. and has earned a comfortable
fortune by her whis,llng.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31
An objection out OF place.
From the New York Journal Dem).


The objection 20 the expensive and
hashy manner in which Gen. Miles is pro-
ceeding from point to point IS ill-timed
Gen. Miles should be permitted 20 so
ahead and impress the foreigners with the
fact that he is representing one Of the
most prosperous nations on the face of
the globe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

We may look FOR gratifying change
IN the situation II Gen. Martinez Campos
should really be made premier OF Spain.
lie detests Weyiers methods la Cuba.
What can Spain be thinking OF 20 desire
20 put such a mild-mannered man In the
front rank OF the ministry Is there 20
De a radical change Of Spanish policy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Ex-senator David b. Hin went down
from Elmira 10 New York city the other
day just long enough TO shake hands and
get half column in the leading newspa-
pers. Mr.. Hill has not said anything for
some time. and he no doubt wanted 20 let
his friends know he was stll there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The -Congosto-Lee investigation
has at last made the remarkable discov-
cry that DR.. Ruiz is dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

The sultan hesitates about relinquishing
his demand for Thessaly for fear that
allah" will resign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

Some portions OF Greater New York are
suffering from an attack Of bugs. isvi-
dontly the Haincs spring cleaning was IN
complete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-31

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