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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
TO URGE A BRANCH POsToFF1cE.
Petitions to BE Circulated and POST
master Haines VIII Recommend 1t.

Petitions to BE Circulated and POST
master Haines VIII Recommend 1t.
Mr.. S. Krouskoff. whose interest in ev-
erything pertaining TO the advancement
of the southern section Of the city is we'll
known, will take charge of the work of
getting up petition from that section for
the establishment of a branch postofice,
as recently outlined in the Morning News.
1t is not likely that Mr.. Krouskoff will
have any trouble in getting up a large
petition. Copies of the petition will doubt
less be placed in the drug stores and other
places in the southern section where it
will be convenient for the people to sign.
Postmaster Haines is of the opinion that
a strong petition will have a great deal
of effect with the department Mr..
Haines' attention was called to the in
terview Of the Morning News Washing
ton correspondent with Acting Postmaster
General Jones on the subject of the branch
postofiCe, published in Fridays Morning
News. Mr.. Haines said that he was glad
to see that Gen. jones was so favorabiy
inclined toward Savannah. At the same
time. he said, knowing the care with
which all requests of this kind are scru-
tinized by the department. he desired in
making his request for the establish
ment of the branch postoffice that it
should have the strongest kind of back
ing.
II will of course, recommend to the de-
partment the establishment of the
branch office" said Mr.. Haines, "and will
urge it as strongly as l know how. There
are 10000 to $4,000 people south of CASTOR
street who would be accommodated by the
establishment of the branch Office and if
the matter is properly presented l do not
think there need by any doubt that 1t will
be secured. I will present the matter to
the best of my ability. Congressman Les
ter will doubtless use his influence and so.
doubtless. will our senators, If requested
to do So"
AS the Savannah Office does much
larger business then the postohlces of
some other cities which already have
branch offices, Postmaster Haines thinks
Savannah has very good grounds for ask
ing for the establishment of the branch.
The recommendation must be in the hands
of the department by March /.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
SET UPON BY THUGS.
Geo. Barr Assaulted and Robbed on
TattnaII street.

Mr. George Barr, who keeps the cigar
stand in the Gersts barber shop under the
Screven house, was assaulted by foot
pads on Tattnall street, near the corner
of Liberty, about midnight Saturday.
Mr.. Barr was on his way home when he
was struck from behind with some blunt
weapon. The bow partly stunned him,
but did not fell him to the ground. 1t
was followed by a second blow which
brought him to his knees The footpads,
for such he supposes them to be, then
went through his pockets, but did not Sc
cure anything as Mr.. Barr did not happen
to have any change with him
Mr. Barr has a bad cash over his eye
to show for his encounter. He said yes
terday that ne could not tell who the men
were that struck him or whether they
were white or black. Tattnall street, Just
off from Liberty, IS one Of the darkest
corners of the city and a choice spot for
just such occurrences. Mr. Barr said that
ne was dazed by the blows, but had
strength enough left to reach his home
near by.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
RIFLES THETR 1EW10D OF MERIT.
Interesting Presentation at the
Lutheran Church of Ascension.

Interesting Presentation at the
Lutheran Church of Ascension.
A large congregation was present yes
terday morning at the Lutheran Church
of the Ascension to witness the presenta-
tlon of Bibles to those children of the
Sunday school, who attended regularly
throughout last year.
Twenty-four young people had faith
fully responded to the duties of the Sun
day school and these were invited to stand
before the altar. There they sang, MY
Bible IT'S of Thee"
Rev. ]. II. Harms and Rev. w. c..
Schaeffer both delivered addresses to the
congregation. Mr.. Harms talked on The
Sword Of the Spirit. Which is the Word of
Cod His address was we'll received.
Mr.. Schaeffer made a short talk to those
TO whom he intended presenting the BIZ
bles congratulating them on their having
so successfully acquitted themselves in
the performance of the duty for which
the holy book stood as a reward. He
commended them for the performance of
this duty. and set forth the advantages to
be derived from close application and the
study of the Bible.
The books were presented to the follow
ing: Henry Feus. Emma Tietjen Adeline
Semken, Mabel Gibbons, Maud Schaeffer,
Jacob Paulsen Helmken Willie Il. Adams.
Robert L. L. Hunt, Henry Tietjen, Josie
Lang, Carl Schaeifer, Meta Entelman,
Lena Tletjen. Maggie Behr, Florence
Schaeffer, Estelle Kuck, Annie Schroeder,
Minnie Lubs, Louisa Lubs. Charlie STAN
ton. Hattie Berry, Annie Gibbons, Laura
E Stanton and Emma Paulsen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
y. NJ. c. AS NEW YEAR WORK.
It's Educational Classes and Gymna-
sium and Religious Work.

Its Educational Classes and Gymna-
Stun and Religious work.
Now that the holiday season is over ev-
erything at the Young Mems Christian
Association will settle down to work.
The educational classes which have had
a ten-day's holiday will be resumed. The
practical correspondence class meets on
Monday and Wednesday nights; the me-
chanical drawing class on Tuesday and
Friday nights; the bookkeeping class on
Tuesday and Saturday nights ana the
French class on Wednesday nights. The
progress that these classe are making has
been very gratifying to those in charge.
The gymnasium classes meet Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday nights, and the
old as well as the new members propose
TO get in some good work from now on
The next indoor gymnasium contest wiz be
held the latter part of the month and will
contain some interesting events.
The address yesterday afternoon by
Rev. J. ID. Chapman on the first COM
mandment was instructive and was closely
listened to. The solo by Mr.. II. c. Hawn
of New York was sweetly rendered. The
second commandment will be discussed
next Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
To Pay a Penalty for DiDi,n

Is rather hard Isn't it? Yet how many
are compelled to do this after every meal
Dyspepsia. that memorable perseoutor
never ceases to torment Of its own voli
ton, and rarely yields to ordinary modi.
cation. But tranquility of the stomach
is in store for those who pursue ooprso
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. This az
corrective also remedies malaraI and lsid
ney complaints, rheumatism, CONSTIPATION
billousness and nervousness,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
The Hot Springs of Arkansas.

owned by the United States government
Winter climate mild and sunny Arling-
ton, Avenue. Pullman, Waukesha. ana
other hotels always open. Hotel Eastman
opens Jan. %. Illustrated pamphlets and
ful information furnished by A. A. Gala
call or NTtte.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
For Over Fifty Yenrn

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
The SERVICES ut st. Johns.

The services ut St. Johns church last
evening were especially attractive. An
eloquent sermon was preached by Rev.
Robb White of Christ church, in the alb
sence Of Rev. Mr.. Strong. His text was
from Revelations S:2i. 10, Stand at the
Door and Knock: IL Any Man VIII Hear
My Voice and Open Unto Me. I VIII Come
Unto Him and Sup With Him and He
With Me-"
The music was inspiring. MIR. II. C.
Hawn of New York sang the offertory.
He has rich. powerful and highly Guilt
waited voice, and his solo was appreciated
by the worshppers. Mr. Hawn is in the
city on visit to his father, Mr.. William
Hawn, auditor of the Central railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04

The schooner John E. duBignon, from
New York, arrived yesterday with a cargo
of guano, consigned to Charles Ellis &.
Son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04

Underwear.

A little good
Underwear on
your BOYS ana
CHILDREN does a
lot of good at
this season of
the year. Our
Twentieth Century
Prices will head
off the doctor
many times.
A little BEFORE"
prevents a good
deal of AFTER"
WHAT DO YOU sAYp
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest I'm Savannah and
Elsewhere,


Elsewhere.
Mr.. Frank H. Miller of Augusta is in the
city. Mr.. Miller is here to attend the an
nual stockholders meeting of the Augusta
and Savannah railroad which takes place
at the office of Messrs. Hull & Lathrop
to-day. The meeting has no special signi-
ficance as the election of directors and
officers is about the only business to be
considered. Arrangements Will also be
made, no doubt, for paying the semi-an-
nual dividend of 212 per cent, which the
company has received from the Central
Mr.. T. E. Brooks has been appointed
general agent of the Louisville and Nash
Vile at Florence, Ala. He was formerly
chief clerk to the general manager and
trainmaster at Clarksville, Tenn.
A report is being circulated that the
Georgia and Alabama will bid for the
Chattanooga, Columbus and Rome road.
which is to be sold Jan. 10. It is said
that the Georgia and Alabama wants tho
road so that it could be extended from its
present terminus, Carrolton, to Column
bus, thus giving the Georgia and Alabama
with its recent acquisition of the Column
bus Southern, an outlet al CHATTANOOGA.
Mr.. Hansel Thomas, a popular passen-
ger representative of the Southern at Ma
con, has received a promotion in the wav
of an appointment to the position of trav-
ehng passenger agent of the Atlantic and
Danville.
A circular has been issued announcing
the withdrawal of the Cape Fear and Yad-
kin Valley railroad from the Southern
States Freight Association
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04

Dont.dally with rheumatism. Purify
your blood and cure it at once by taking a
'rourse OF Hoods sarsaparllla-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
Anheuser-Busch Brewing AssOcia-
linn

Recommends the use of the greatest Of all
tonics, 'Malt-Nutrine," and guarantees
the merits claimed for it. For sale by all
druggists,--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
PORT PARAGRAPHS.
Maritime Matters of Local ana Gem
ernI Interest.

The Italian bark Pletro Accame from
arrived yesterday with a cargo
of sulphur. The vessel is consigned IN
Strachan & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04
FOR WEAK WOMEN.

HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
It soothes and feeds the nerves. helps
digestion and imparts strength.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-04

A circular has been issued announcing
the withdrawal of the Cape Fear and Yad-
kin Valley railroad from the Southern
States Freight Association
Evening star., 1897-02-17
INCANDESCENT LAMPS COMBINE
1t Seeks to Crush Competition and
Regulate Prices,

ST. LOUIS, Mo, February 11.-The Re
pubic today says: One of the most power
ful combines ever organized in the
United States has just been entered into
between probably dozen of the largest
manufacturers OF incandescent electric
lamps. The combine" seeks to regulate
the price Of incandescent lamps all over
the country. II had its origin in this city,
and Is already engaged in an effort to
crush out all opposition through threats of
suits for damages for alleged infringements
upon certain patents.
There has been no exchange of stock or
consolidation of the physical effects of the
companies but instead the combine has
been effected through the pooling of pat
ents controlled by the several companies
In order that they may be able to array
themselves against all competitors who re
fuse to come in and raise prices on lamps
In this way the promoters of the scheme
hope to speedily crush out all of the small
concerns that have waged unceasing war
fare against their wealthy competitors by
cutting prices.
Besides the Columbia Company, the COM
bine includes the Westinghouse Electric
Company OF Pittsburg. the Edison General
Electric Company OF New York and COM
panies at Warren, Ohio; Cleveland Spring
field, Mass; Chicago and one or two other
places.
Evening star., 1897-02-17

is that complete assurance must be given
that In no case will the island revert to
the sultan's direct control. Nothing less
than this will induce the insurgents to
accept terms of peace. give Greece an ex-
cuse for receding from her annexation pol
icy and satisfy English public opinion"
A dispatch to the Times from CONSTANT
nople says that orders have been given for
military measures on the Thassalian from
tier for the purpose of checking any ad-
vance of Greek bands and to provide for
any eventuality which may arise.
dispatch to the Times; from Paris says
tfat memorial diploriahque states that
Fuad Pasha will command the Turkish
army corps ordered to the Thessalian from
tier.
Editorially, the Standard sees deal of
meaning in the guarded statement of Mr.
Balfour, the conservative leader In the
he use of commons, and says:
Certainly, Greece cannot be permitted to
act upon her own authority but whether
she may not at some time do good work
as the mandatory of Europe may be left
an open question"
The Daily News also thinks the Euro
pean concert of the powers equal to the
task of maintaining the most solemn face
while establishing the Independence Of
Crete in the name of the integrity of the
Turkish empire.
Evening star., 1897-02-17
CAME WITHOUT HIS PAPERS.
Plight of II SchOoner's Captain just
Arrived at SAN Francisco.

ATFlNeu NJ san FrUnc1ScO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, February IL
Capt. Harkins of the schooner Una, just
arrived from Panama, may find himself in
a somewhat serious predcament. His yes-
sci has no papers Of any description to
present to the custom house Register,
crew list and other documents necessary to
enable a vessel to enter and pursue he
usual formalities are lacking. In fact, the
Una, in a sense, is outlawed by maritime
usages.
1t appears that the Una loaded cedar
logs at Panama, the same being purchased
from British firm that holds a concession
from the Colombian government for cutting
the timber. Part cash was paid for the
cargo and the balance although cabled for
to this city, had not arrived when the Una
was loaded and ready TO sail
The captain of the port at Panama came
on to the vessel ana told Capt. Harkins
that II the money due was not paid i'm
niedlately the vessel could ne seized and
he would ne placed in Jail
United States Consul General Vifquain
was seen by the captain. and as no clear
ahce from the Colombian customs was in
evidence, informed the Una's, skipper that
ne could not deliver up thesvessers papers.
tie matters. According to Hafkins. Consul
General Vifquain advised him to clear
out" This advice he obeyed; the una's
anchor was hove short and the vessel
stood out to sea
j st what disposition of the case will be
made by Collector Wise Is doubtful
Consul General Vffquain has forwarded
the Una's register and other documents to
the Department of State at Washington,
together with his report Of the case, so
that any decision in the matter viii rest
with the federal authorities at the Capt.
tol. -
Evening star., 1897-02-17
TRIAL OF JOHN ID. HART.
Charged With Fitting Out a Filibus-
tcrinE Expedition.

PH!i.A DELPHIA. February IL. Tho
trial CT John ID. Hart. charged with set
ting on foot and fitting out a filibustering
expedition against Spain, in violation of
the neutrality laws of the United States.
was continued today in the United States
district court.
James Anderson of Brooklyn. the owner
of the naphtha launch Richard X Fox.
which carried a party of men from At
lantic City 10 Barnegat August s. was the
only witness OF any Importance. He said
he had been engaged by Captain Hart to
take body OF men TO Barnegat He had
taken eighteen men. thirteen of whom
went on board the steamer Laurada which
they met five miles off Barnegat.
Mate Sooy of the Fox corroborated An
derSonS s testimony. The expenses of the
trip had not been paid by Mr. Hart, how
ever.
BALTIMORE, Md. February lI-Gen-
e1al Carlos Rolon of the Cuban junta in
New York failed 10 appear this morning
ard plead 10 an indictment In the United
states circuit court here charging him
with nttlnS out a fiiibusterng expedition
10 Cuba. His bond for $500 given before
United States commissioner in New York
was declared forfeited, and he is now liza
bic to arrest wherever found
His colleague DR.. Joseph j. Luis was
arralsned. pleaded not guilty. and was re-
leased on S2,.,p bail for tria! at the nex,
term of the court
Evening star., 1897-02-17
SOME OPPOSITION
Feeling in the Senate in Regard to
Mr.. Sands Nomination.
Ills CRITICISM ABOUT A YEAR AGO
Members of the District Com
mittee Were Araigned.
THE INCIDENTS RECALLED

There is no doubt that the nomination of
Francis +. Il. Sands to be Commissioner of
the District of Columbia is stirring up a
good deal of opposition among senators
Senators naturally do not wish TO be quoted
regarding their feelings toward Mr.. Sands,
but it is known that his action during ami
after the time he advocating. as coun-
sci, the incorporation of the National Capt.
tai Gaslight. Heat and Power Company OF
the District of Columbia caused very con-
siderable feeling.
As counsel of this company Mr.. Sands
had been before the Senate committee on
the District of Columbia had fought the
Washington Gaslfght Company In every
way possible. and after the committee had
acted upon his bill the fight was trans
ferred to the Senate, where Mr.. Kyle
charged that Mr. Sands had not been given
a proper hearing before the committee and
to substantiate this charge presented to th..
Senate CORES pondence that had passed be
tween Mr.. Sands and Senator Mcmillan
chairman of the committee the District
of Columbia AT the time many senators
commented upon what they regarded as
the impropriety on the part of Mr.. Sands
III turning ever his correspondence with
Mir Mcmillan to be used In attack On
the committee on the District of Columbia
in the Senate. Mr.. Kyle brought this mat
ter up in the Senate on May N. 1896. after
the committee on the District OF Columbis;
Evening star., 1897-02-17
OFFERS OF AMNESTY.
IL IL Said They Induced Many Rebels
I'm the PHILIPPINES to Surrender


TACOMA, Wash. February 17-Northern
Pacific steamer Olympia just arrived. brings
Philippine Island advices up to January 10
According TO the last Manila papers
the Spanish forces are steadily subdufne
the rebellion, but no reference Is made
to the approaching attack on the reheI
stronghold In Cavite.
An order was Issued by the governor
general on the 1lth of January. the pre-
bers of the loyal inhabitants are desirous
OF shedding their blood for the king and
country and wish to assist by their per-
sonal service In the restoration Of order
the formation of native volunteer CORDS is
authorized.
A proclamation of the lIth of
January Eeld out a free pardon to those
of the rebel party who had not actually
taken part in the movement and a re-
mission of the death penalty to rebels who
surrendered with their arms and to those
who give information to stores Of arms
etc.
This offer remained in force until the
I'D of January. A large number of persons
are reported to have availed themselves
of the offer. An order calling upon all
private persons in possession of firearms
TO surrender them has given rise to much
discussion. In certain specified cases spe-
ciai permission for the possession of arms
may lie obtained
Thirteen rebels were shot January, II.
One OF them was the well-known Fran
cisco Boxas and another a military officer.
preceded by the formality Of his military
degradation, his sword being broken and
thrown on the ground and his decoration
torn on
Evening star., 1897-02-17
Preparations at Athens,
TURKEY WILLING TO YIELD.
Would Grant Autonomy to Crete as
Solution of the Question.

LONDON. February 1.-THE Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says that it is
believed that when order is restored in
Crete Italy will be left In charge of the
occupation. pending the granting of au-
key. 1t is asserted. is willing to accept this
solution of the question, but Greece hesi-
tates hoping for better terms.
Henry Norman, who went to Washington
as special correspondent for the Chronicle
during the discussion Of the Venezuelan
uCubles. has just arrived at Athens He
teiegraphs that !, 400 Greek troops, carry
ing six guns, landed at Kolunbarf, seven
miles from Canea. Eight thousand Cretans
Joined them. If the powers had not landed
the marines Canea would have been occu-
pied by Greeks and Cretans within a few
hours. The government has officially in
formed the powers that Greece Is unable
II reverse her policy in the matter of the
occupetion of Crete.
A dispatch to the daily news from Con-
stantinople says that the Turkish minister
of marine. Hassan Pasha, has been ordered
to prepare six ships for sea-
A dispatch to the Times from Vienna
says that the barbette ship Kronprinzess
in Stefania, has been ordered to-the Greek
waters, with three torpedo boats and two
are ready 10 be issued on short notice :
Commenting. edtorially, upon the sftua
tion. the Times says:
The hoisting of the flags of the powers
on the citadel of Canea by the side n
the Turkish standard, as reported nv onr
correspondent. is a more important event
than the descent of few hundred Greek
soldiers with a sheaf Of proclam ations
Doubtless the insurgents will soon submit
The first condition Of pacification, however,
Evening star., 1897-02-17
Arrest Of IL. o. Flower.

BOSTON, February 17.-Benjamin o.
Flower, formerly editor and treasurer of
the Arena Magazine Publishing Company,
and c. Zeldon Smart, former business man.
ager Of the company, were arraigned in
the municipal court here today, charged
with embezzling $2.10O from H. ID. Camp
bell of Lynn. Both pleaded not guilty, and
the case was adjourned for a week.
Evening star., 1897-02-17
LOST IN THE MNAgE. :
The Bill Providing Tor she yominx. of
the New Jersey &uar1ismeM.

TRENTON Nj, Febru6ry 1.-THE SEN
ate today. by vote of 8 to Q. two less
than the required majority. defeated Sena.
tor voorhees, bill appropriating $500 to
be used in defraying the expense of send
Ing q portion of the New Jersey National
Guard to Washington March for the pur-
pose Of participating in the inaugural pa
rado,
Evening star., 1897-02-17
The kaiser Making Calls.

BERLIN, February 17.-Emperor William
paid long visit to Prince Hohenlohe, the
imperial chancellor, today, and later his
majesty called upon and conferred with the
British ambassador, Sir F. c. Lascelles,
and the Austrian ambassador, Herr Won
Szodyeny- -Marisch.
Evening star., 1897-02-17
nrlngink Back Plaid.

LONDON. February 1.-THE White Star
Line steamer Britannia. which sailed from
Liverpool for New York today, had on
board Arthur Platt. alias Edward r. Tay-
lor, who has been extradited on the charge
OF killing Jesse Tyree, an inmate OF the
Kentucky Insane Asylum at Lexington.
Evening star., 1897-02-17
A Hermit for Years.

Gen. Pleasonton had lived at the Greason
House for over twenty years, and eight
years age secluded himself In his rooms
and never left them Only few of his
old and intimate friends were ever ad-
mitted to his presence and he was almost
as much hermit as if he was on a lonely
island in mid-ocean. No one ever knew
the reason why PleaSonton immured him