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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
ODEs OF BACCHYLIDES.
Some of Them ON n Papyrus Found
in Egypt-0ther Lost Classics.
From the London News

A4oHl the l4OAuou NNWSs
From Africa there is always something
new. The discovery of some of the odes
of The lost poet Bacchylides-the contem-
porary and rival of Pindar-on a papyrus
found in Egypt and recently acquired by
the British museum. adds another to the
long list of treasures OF this kind which
have found their way to London. OF
the buried manuscripts which have come
to light after some twenty centuries Of
interment in Egyptian tombs, nearly all
the most important have been secured for
our great national collection. Some Of
these finds have been important as Civ
ing US early MSS. Of classics already
known others as restoring lost works and
even lost authors. The fragments of the
"Phaedo" found by Mr.. Flinders Petre
in Egypt We're probably Transcribed with
in 100 years of the authors death The
Harris Homer is the most ancient Ms.
of any part Of the ''Ilad.'
Yet more interesting has been the dis
covery of the GRAFTON of Hyperides; of the
Mines of Herodas; OF Aristotle's Con
stitution of Athens" aud now of odes by
Bacchylides Whether these last will be
found to possess a literary interest equal
TO that which undoubtedly belongs to
them from an archaeological point Of
view remains to be seen. But they can
hardly fail to throw light on points of
scholarship and criticism, and the author
tiles of the museum are much to be con
graduated on this addition to their unique
collection.
The recovery of these lost classics is
certainly one of the most curious chap
ters in the romance of scholarship. Most
of them have been found, as already stat
ed, in Egyptian tombs. Mr.. Petrie took
several of them from cartonnage mum
my cases, composed of layers of waste
papyrus pasted together. Some gentle
mans library had been sold, we may
suppose, and its classics had suffered the
fate, very commonly reserved for them
in all ages, of being thrown out for
waste, To this fortunate chance we
owe the preservation of the two eldest
classical papyri now extant. The under
takers had bought the waste papyri and
used it. as aforesaid to encase the dead
body of a customer.
Twenty-Five centuries later an enterpris-
ing Englishman digs up an Egyptian tomb,
rifles the mummy case, and the wrappings
of the dead turn out to contain upon them
fragments of the lost "Antope" of Euri-
pides and the earliest manuscript extant
of Plato's "Phaedor' In the case of the
long-lost treatise of Aristotle-the most
valuable, probably, of all the finds
the story has another episode. Like the
Plato and the Eurpides, the priceless"
Aristotle had doubtless been thrown away
as waste paper, but, as good luck would
of a farm bailiff possessed of a frugal
soul and he had used the back of the
papyrus TO keep his accounts on. Tie
that worthy fellows careful habits do we
owe the lost work of the great Greek
philosopher!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
The Famous Hudson River Chain.
From Harpers Round Table.

From Harpers Round Table
There are not many people who would
recognize IN the name Samuel Wheeler a
person who did valuable service for our
country in the war of The revolution. 1t
was he who made the famous chair that
was stretched across the Hudson river to
stop the British warships from ascending
fine stream. Al the time Gen. Washing
ton was puzzled about defending the river.
81 wish ] could get a chain made; but
that Is impossible" he said; and Gen.
Mihin. overhearng the remark. exclaim-
ed.
"Not so We have a man IN the army.
"a townsman Of mine one Wheeler, who
can make you such a chain"
Gen. Washington had Wheeler brought
to him. and said:
81 want a chain to put across the North
river 10 stop the British ships. Can you
make it?'
II can" replied Wheeler, but ! cam
not do It hero"
Then" said Washington. 81 viii cheer
fully give you dismsslon from the army
to do SO. for badly as we want such men
az you. I cannot afford TO keep you
Mr. Wheeler made the chain. and It's links
were hauled across New Jersey, to be
finally strung across the river, where Il
ala good service BY building a fire un-
der one of the links and then using a
sledge-hammer and a chisel, It was ulti-
mately cut apart.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
WARDROBE OF AN EMPEROR.
Kaiser williams Is Probably the
Upland Rice.
From the Wegtninster Budget

From the Westminster Budget
It is not easy for the average person to
form an idea of the dimensions Of the
wardrobe of him of Germany. Some sort
of list Of his possessions in this respect
mas recently been made out, and from this
it appears that. to begin with, his majesty
possesses a uniform Of every regiment in
the Prussian army, with the helmets,
caps, epaulets swords etc, en- suite. over
and above this, the emperor, being the
head OF an endless number OF regiments
in Bavaria, Wurtemburg Saxony, Baden
aud Hesse. a complete uniform of each of
these hangs in his clothes presses. Bat
this is not all. TWO rooms at the palace
at Berlin are entirely filled with uniforms
Of the regiments in Austria, Sweden, Eng
land, Italy and other countries which be
long to William ii. TO these must be
added the uniform of the admrals of the
British and the Swedish fleets.
AS for the clothes which the emperor
wears when ne is not en- grande tenue
these also are bewildering in number
There are the ordinary suits for the morn
ing. noon and night, during the warm and
cold seasons; the hunting suits and uni
forms, which latter the emperor has in
PRODUCED for the use OF himself anu his
courtiers; the uniforms of the English
and German yacht clubs. lawn tennis,
clubs, etc. To each suit belong special
hats gloves, cravats and canes. The en-
peror's body linen is, again, especially
made 10 go with the various suits of
clothes, and there are whole packing cases
full of tie pins rings, studs, etc.
The keeper of this private museum. "
who is, as a rule, superannuated valet,
has under him number of men wei Vcrs-
ed in the art of he needle. These 10 what
little mending there is TO be done, in the
way of sewing ON buttons, braids and orn-
aments But though his majesty has SO
extensive a wardrobe, he is most careful
and parsimonious concerning il, ara the
uniforms specially are treated with great
consideration New collars and cuffs are
added three or four times TO The Urinary
unifogm before a coat Is "dOne with. and
not an article OF clothing Is ever wasted.
The German ana other foreign orders IN
the empcfor's possession are estimated At
$4,000 and when the travelling emperor
goes abroad there are among lis luggage
some iron cases containing a sele. ton Of
orders representing the sum of t3000. n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31

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Tin Toilet Sets. Japanned, 3 pieces Ia set ain
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Mail Orders Receive Prompt and Careful
Attention.
Goods cheerfuliy exchanged or money re-
unded ~ not satisfactory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
Perfumes and Notions.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
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ladies Black LiSle and Cotton Hose.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-31
Ladies' Waists, Suits, Underwear.

Every article under price Mark down in prices
that make buying very easy here.
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Engraving
Evening star., 1897-03-19

New York IS suffering from much the same
complication. For months the police board
has been deadlocked because two Of the
crat, have opposed the policies of the other
two, likewise republican and a democrat.
The even-numbered membership of the
board has rendered action on many i'm
portant cases impossible and finally the
mayor has removed one of the obstruction
lists on old charges of neglect of duty. His
removal. however, must be confirmed by
the governor before 1t becomes effect tive,
and even then it may be set aside and the
Incumbent reinstated by The courts. which
have a reviewing power in the premises.
This complicated system tends to provoke
dissension and trouble and has already re-
suited in a disorganization of the force
and a serious impairment of it's efficiency.
New York experienced a somewhat similar
situation just forty years age. when the
state legislature passed aE act depriving
the mayor of the city, then Fernando
Wood. of all control of the police and abol-
ished the municipal police force. for which
authority had existed for two hundred
organized and upon the mayors refusal to
disband the municipals serious collision
occurred between the rival organizations.
Chief Matsell and his municipals en-
trenched himself in the city hall and a
siege was begun. with rioting tnat had to
be quelled by the militia. The matter then
went into the courts and the mayor was de-
feated
Evening star., 1897-03-19
The News From Hawaii.

Reasons for early American action rclat-
ing TO the future of the Hawaiian Islands
are set forth in the latest letter TO Ihe
Star from its correspondent at Horolulu,
who draws attention to the tendency now
prevailing toward the early Mongolization
n the young republic. Japan Is reported
as having her eye upon this desirable out
s,ost 90 important from either a political
or a commercial point of view. She is am
bilious and naturally her aspirations toward
ACKNOWLEDGMENT were given fresh impetus
by her recent victory over China. Her peo-
pie are pouring over to the Islands by
thousands. encouraged by the higher wages
In Hawaii and aided by the unusually low
cost of tran sportation. At the present rate
of immigration il is figured that within
twenty years at the utmost the Islands Will
have become subject to japanese rule. by
sheer force of numbers. The teiegraphic
news of yesterday from the coast confirms
the suspicion that the immigrants are being
rushed to the Islands and gives additional
force to .'kamehameha's" statements. The
Interview with ex-Minister Thurston pub
1ished today serves to interpret the re-
cent events along similar lines. The
government at Toxic apparently recognizes
the possibilities of the situation for 1t has
general to a ministry. in order to give its
diplomatic representative at Honolulu equal
rank with that of the United States. II has
a!so concluded to station there permanently
a warship of greater power than the old
fashioned vessel that usually represents this
country in Hawaiian waters. If the Jap
anese not officially trying to overwhelm
Hawaii they are at least officially aiding
in that process and, as The Stars CORE
spondent points out, it is high time for this
country to take cogniZance of the course
of events in Hawaii with a view TO de-
term!ning without delay whether the United
States will permit the islands to pass into
other hands. The friends of annexation
will undoubtedly urge these points as rea-
sons for action on the part of the United
States. Even those who are opposed TO any
policy looking to territorial extension or
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT may come to the conclu-
sion that annexation by the United States
is 20 he preferred TO having the islands fall
Into the possession of another power.
Evening star., 1897-03-19
Noble Words of n Veteran.

According to the cable. there will appear
in print in London today a pamphlet by
Mr. Gladstone on the Cretan question. An
extract is quoted. and 1t fully justifies the
declaration that the deliverance shows re
markable evidence of mental activity and
interest in the political situation" To this
may be added that it also reveals Mr.. Glad
stone in that most attractive character. a
champion of freedom and the people. He
Is against tyranny and butchery. and pro-
tests with fervor and eloquence against the
policy which makes his country the ally
of powers willing to be controlled in mat
fers of civilization and humanity by con-
stderaticns of territorial or commercial con-
seqL ence.
These who may be called the Cleveland
ties in English politics sneer at Mr.. Glad
stone. They inquire with scorn, what
would this old gentleman have? Is no,
England in treaty with Turkey? and with
Russia. Germany. and the rest of them?
Should We not keep our place In that COM
parry? Why should give 1t up? To
champion the cause of a few discontented
people in the island of Crete? Can we, a
great commercial nation, with our billions
OF capital at work and at stake imperil it
in such a cause? We are not a nation of
sentimentalists- We are not mounted with
lances in rest. to do battle for the suffer
ers of the earth Let the Cretans behave
themselves and obey the laws. Suppose
the Turk is little hard at times. There is
no perfect government anywhere.
Besides. are We not arranging for au-
tonOmy? Does not the Turk promise to do
better? Are we not willing to engage that
he shall do better? Crete is too previous
She Is too impatient. She seems to want
the earth. At any rate, We are opposed to
taking any steps in the premises calculated
TO put UP the rate of marine insurance and
to Gisarrange business. Business first. All
other thiTgs atterward."
This is an English argument but it seems
TO Us We have heard it applied to a case
on this side Of the water. Crete is not the
only island that has recently been under
the oppressor's heel. nor is England the
only country where those in authority have
wiHked at butchery for paItry considera-
tions. But elsewhere. as III England, voices
have been raised against an alliance full
of shame and shortsishtedness Mr. Glad
stone speaks for Crete. but his noble words
nave general pertinency and application
Evening star., 1897-03-19
New.uaper, ana Prise Fights.

Now that the Carson fight Is ceasing to
be topic Of interest. some critics of news
papers are taking them to task for their
part in giving the news of the fight to the
public. That this pugilistic contest was re-
ported more fully than any that ever took
place is probably true: but this was due
more to the general expansion of the mod
ern newspaper and the increase in news
gathering and mechanical facilities than to
any degeneracy in newspapers. or in the
public taste. which has much to do in CIV
ing direction to newspaper enterprise and
in establishing in a publishers mind the
scale by which he measures the relative
Importance of news. The great difference
in fullness between the reports of the ma
tioral conventions OF 1896 and those of
1856 and between the reports of the Cor
bett Fitzsimmons fight and those of the
Heeran-Sayers fight In which the public
of that time was greatly interested, may
be accounted for on the same general
grounds. 1t is mistake to suppose. as
mary evidently do, that newspaper pub
fishers secure full and costly reports by
telegraph of such an event as that at Car
son Wednesday. and issue extra papers for
the mere sake of greed. AS a matter of
fact. the pecuniary return to the newspa-
pers never comes anywhere near recon-
pensing them FOR the outlay. which they
are required to make to meet what they
feal to be an urgent demand upon their
enterprise. 1t does not follow that be-
cause newspaper prints a description of a
prize fight. in which much public interest
Is manifested. the publishers of the news
paper therefore approve prize-fighting. A
very large part of the community, prob
ably by far the greater part. looked with
interest for reports of Wednesdays fight
and the newspaper that disappointed them
could hardly have justified itself before
the public on the ground that it's editor
disapproved of prize-fghting. and would
give his readers news only of what he
approved
Evening star., 1897-03-19
AleXandria's Police Row.

The imbroglio in Alexandria affecting the
powers of the police commissioners and the
mayor over the police force should be set
tied at once by definite action by tho courts
which will fix beyond doubt the exact limits
OF authority Such disagreements cannot
fail TO result In the decentralization of the
force unless checked at once and Alex
andria can Ill afford at this 1uncture to
have its police officials at loggerhe ads while
there is so much important work TO be done
toward the moral cleansing of which, 1t is
10 be feared. the community and its sur
roundings stand much in need The
rights Of the question at issue are doubtful
but 1t is plain that public opinion will rest
In this case with the commissioners for
their effort TO reinstate two police officers
whose chief offense seems to be that thew
have been too vigorous in their efforts 10
stamp out gambling and other forms of
evil-doing- Their suspension may not have
been directly the result of their activity I'm
organizing and conducting the recent policy
raids but II appears fairly certain that they
have been In d:sfavor ever since that moye-
ment and that their suspension was the
more readily determined upon because of
their success In the crusade against the
policy men. Whatever the motives of the
action may be. the cross-firing between the
mayor and the commissioners is harmful
the case In court 1t will develop factions In
the ranks and put an end to the real USE
fulness Of the force.
Alexandria may at least be comforted By
the consideration that the great city OF
Evening star., 1897-03-19
HOusefurnishingS.

Cedar Water Pals. .Ioc.
Cedar Wash Tubs, small 39c.
Cedar Wash Tubs, medium. i. . .4oc.
Cedar Wash Tubs, large. SOC.
Uncovered Wash Boards. %. &c.
Hin. Chopping Bowls. ...... &c.
Best Clothes Pins, per doz. lie.
Falcon Clothes Wringers. :. .SI.49
Extra quality Pastry Boards. 24c.
Extra quality Pastry Boards. .20c.
Extra quality Pastry Boards. 800.
Copper Bottom Wash Boilers. .44c.
Copper Bottom Wash Boilers. SAC.
Heavy Tin Bread Boxes. 900.
Heavy Tin Bread Boxes. .49c.
Papier Mache Buckets. .I0c.
75c. China Salt Boxes. .4oc
Evening star., 1897-03-19
S1.88 Saved You.

3d. tomorrow for S6.oS Black
Taffeta Silk Shirt Waists, in all
sizes.
ONote the new style stock collar. the new
sleeves the tucked frort. Select your size try ou
the garment. and md feel that which is difi-
cult to express in words
Evening star., 1897-03-19
71c Saved You.

S4eZyl tomorrow for any of the
Palais Royals famous S. Tailor
made Cloth Skirts.
OTo tell you they made af Black Brocade
Mchairs, lined with best perczi;ine and faced with
velvet. is not to tell Of their great feature the
expensive appearance given 10y the cut, the finish.
the 1T.
Evening star., 1897-03-19
SHOOTING STARS.

Mos men, said Uncle Eben. talks
bout de commones kind O. troubles like
dey done 'scovered 'em an could git 'em
patented eff dey chose
Evening star., 1897-03-19

The trays arising from the disputes over
the Carson fight show that in this as in
other events Of popular interest over-en-
tnusiastic partisans may run greater risks
than the contestants themselves.
Evening star., 1897-03-19
An Unpromi.ins situation.

The boy was standing in the crowd
watching the display of returns and listen
ing to the announcements of the progress
of the fight.
Young man. said a neighbor, who was
passing by. you ought to be ashamed to
be here. Eve great mind to tell your
father
When"
las soon as / see him."
We'll, he's about ten feet farther back in
this bunch. But 1 wouldn't advise you to
bother him now. for he's a good deal in
terested, and he's liable to get cross"
Evening star., 1897-03-19

An Illinois legislator wants nothing pub
ished either In the way of pictures or text
that will injure candidates chances. This
Is absurd. but. following a New York
soion's line OF reasoning. it is logical
Evening star., 1897-03-19
Extra !

sue for Cntrimmed Hats direct
from the makers to us and you.
Guaranteed the same as elsewhere
sold at IS cents.
OA best variety OF latest styles here:-Six
shapes in fancy straws black and all colors
Ladies', misses and children's. SO cents for choice
Z5c for Genuine French Flowers.
Expect the same as cost soc at the
milliners.
big lunches of Iilacs. Hyacinths Apple Bios
SONS Daisies. Pinks. Lilies of the Valley, Chrys
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Roses of all kinds and colors.
Continued above
Evening star., 1897-03-19
An Opinion IndOraed.

Dis here piece" remarked Plodding Pete
sounds an impressive note O warnin'. 1t
says US Americans orter take longer for
our meals
so We ought" replied Meandering Mike
I'VE orter take more time an not waste
a minute of it. neither"
Evening star., 1897-03-19

The blockade of Crete will commence day
after tomorrow. This Is expected to be the
greatest achievement in Sunday closing
ever before announced.
Evening star., 1897-03-19
ST 50 Saved You.

SI4oyS tomorrow for the SIC. 80
Suits, braid trimmed a la militaire.
Fac similes of expensive imported
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DThey have Silk-lined Bolcro Jacket with
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gray mixtures and chevots in black, heliotropcs
greens, browns, blues and grays All sizes
Evening star., 1897-03-19

Mr.. Cleveland still deports himself as one
who desires to avoid the notice of the
public. 1t is evident that he will have
great difficulty in overcoming this habit.
Evening star., 1897-03-19
S1.00 Saved YOu.

SY.ZY tomorrow for the SIo.oS
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GJThe wearer OF che OF these circular or J.
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by one OF the est expensive men tailors.
Evening star., 1897-03-19

Perhaps Mr.. Bailey considers it just as
well Tor leader to have a comparatively
small party in Congress to start with.
Evening star., 1897-03-19

The attitude Of Europe will fully account
for any mild vein of cynicism that the Ar
menian Christians may subsequently de-
velop.
Evening star., 1897-03-19

There were again today only one hundred
ana elshty-hve men working on the city
post office building.
Evening star., 1897-03-19
OifcaOth.

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Best quality Stair Oilcloth. &c.
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