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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
Another Calamity Howl.

The St Louis Manufacturer Of recent
date has an article on the Cotton Grow
ers' Condition" which purports TO show
that the cotton producers Of this country
are in a. most lamentable way and are
going to the dogs about as fast as the
wheels of time can turn. These brave
and industrious people" says the Manu-
facturer's writer ARE at the door of star
vaton-actual starvation" And while
they are in this desperate situation, they
can neither better their condition nor re-
cede from it," The cotton grower fully
realizes the terrible fate that is staring
him in the face, but lis powerless to alter
or ameliorate it," Worse still, while the
farmer capnot help himself he rs be
yond the help of any kind of legislation
that is consistent with our form of gov
eminent" This latter. by the way Is
something new in the calamity howl
Heretofore the howlers have been able TO
show how hard times might be forever
dispeled by a simple "be it enacted" on
the part of Congress or a legislature. This
bowler, however, sees no hope or redemp-
ton under the sun. The cotton growers
are SillAIly COiutulIttl, III his OlilliOils anu
there is no power short of a miraculous
interposition of Divine favor which can
save them. He does not say that in so
many words, to be sure, but that is the
drift of his pessimism.
The St Louis Manufacturer is young
yet. The issue containing the article from
which we quote is Vol 2, No. TO- Has il
been imposed upon by a special writer who
does not know what he Is talking about?
The cotton growers are not "pale and
wan set" who sit on the decaying fences
by the woodside," or stand hopeless and
disheartened about the streets of the
town" To thus refer to them, as well
as to say they are on the brink of starva-
ton and beset with difficulties which they
have not the common sense and the man
hood to overcome, is libel upon them.
The cotton growers are abundantly able
TO take care of themselves. They have
got into a rut, in some sections, In the
matter of planting cotton, but they are
fast getting Out of it. They are not hope
lessly overwhelmed with debt. They are
in better financial circumstances than
they have been since the civil war, and
are steadily advancing. They are diver
styling their crops, and paying off their
Indebtedness. Many of them are indulg-
ing themselves in luxuries which they
have not heretofore been able 10 afford.
A manufacturer of parlor organs was
quoted a few weeks ago as saying he had
sold more organs in the South during the
past year than ever before in the same
length of time during his business career.
Does that look like starvation? When
the cotton growers find that they cannot
produce the staple without being brought
face to face with starvation they will
quit it. That Is the truth of the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
Personal.
Georgia.

The monument of the Emperor Rudolf
of Hapsburg, which is soon to be placed
in one of the principal squares of Vienna,
is the first statue of an Austrian soVer-
eign, previous to Maria Theresa, TO be
erected in the capital.
In connection with the proposed ex-
plotation of gold mines in Sierra Leona,
it is recalled that so far back as 1927,
The gold traffic was in the hands of a firm
named Macaulay & Babington-the former
being the father of the writer
M. Benjamin Constants ceiling for the
new Opera Comique in Paris is completed
SO far as the daylight painting is con,
cerned. 1t will. however be gone over
again TO adapt the tones to artificial light
and will be finished some time in Septem-
Der.
John r. Key, a grandson of the famous
Francis, is rapidly making a name for
himself as an artist. He has been paint
ing series of pictures Of worlds fair
scenes as he studied them an Chicago, and
they are on exhibition in the Illinois build
ing of the Omaha Exposition.
"A peculiar interest attaches to the cleo
ton of Count Herbert Bismarck to the
Reichstag, as he has been returned for the
district of Jerichow in the Old Mark OF
Brandenburg, which his father represent
ed in the United Diet, or first approach
to a Prussian Parliament, in the year
lS47.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
Ont Nv His own Dog.

In James Freeman Clarke's Nineteenth
Century Questions" occurs the following
amusing dog story:
At one time my dog was fond of going
to the railway station to see the people
and l always ordered him to go home.
fearing he would be hurt by the cars He
easily understood that if he went there
it was contrary to my wishes - So,
whenever he was near the station, if he
saw me coming he would look the other
way and pretend not to know me. If he
met me anywhere else he always bounded
to meet me with great delight, But at the
station 1t was quite different He would
pay no attention to my whistle or my cali
He even pretended to be another dog and
would look me right in the face without
apparently recognizing me. He gave me
the cut direct in the most impertinent
manner, the reason evidently being that
he knew he was doing what was wrong
and did not like TO be found out Possibly
he may have relied little on my near
.sightedness in the vancouver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
The NAVY and the Revenue Marine

The Navy and the Revenue Marine.
The war shows the good which would
have resulted to the country had the reve-
nue. marine been made a part Of the navy
when such an amalsamation was suggest
ed years ago. Instead of almost useless
vessels. such as some of the revenue
steamers now in use are, there would be a
fleet OF frst-olass warships well officered
and available for war, in the revenue ma
rine service.
It is not too late to make the suggested
change in the defensive power of the ma
ton. and some clear headed and pushing
| congressman should take hold Of the mat
ter, study il in all las details, and get a
bill through Congress placing the revenue
marine in the navy, and providing for the
building Of vessels suitable TO guard our
harbors and coast In times of peace and
defend them in time of war. in time Of
peace naval officers could do duty as reve-
nue. officers. and thus become acquainted
with The coasts and ports and people Of
their own country.
The Morning News and other newspapers
have gone over this matter time and time
again. but the influence Of the navy has
prevented the change The naval officers
don't want the offices of the revenue ma
rine to be placed in the navy. This is a
short-sighted policy, because in a few
years, only naval officers would be bene-
fitted by The change, as the revenue ma
rine officers would. in course of time, be
out of the service by reason of deaths, re-
tirement and other causes. In these days
when so many Improvements and changes
are being made in the army. so as to make
1t serve its purposes better why should
not the Old idea of separate system for
| coast protection in peace and in war be
abolished? The revenue marine, in its
present shape, is a relic of the days when
smugglers and pirates infested the coast.
It should be made a part of the navy, and
naval officers should be detailed~for reve-
nue. marine service, just as they are now
| assigned to the light house service. There
is plenty of vessels in the navy which
would answer admirably for coast guard
duty and officers and seamen wouldn't
object to that duty for year or two at
time. They would like il fully as well as
being kept on foreign stations away from
their families and friends. There is GER
tainly an opportunity for an important
reform in this matter The double system
which we now have is costly and serves
! no good purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
The Feeling Lawyer outgrew.

when 1 was new to the business and
had beautiful faith in the efficacy of our
jury system" tells veteran of the De-
troit bar to the Free Press, II was en-
ployed to defend burglar. The fellow
was guilty enough, and that, to my youth
full mind, was sufficient to insure his con-
viction. He had wealthy friends who re-
tanned me, and worked with the great
est zeal until satisfied that the man had
done the crime of which he was accused
Then l went to him and said that lis
wisest course would be to plead guilty
I would make a strong talk for him end
then appeal to the mercy of the court
Young man." he said, looking me over
scornfully from head to foot you've been
hired to defend me, and been we'll paid,
You take good money TO help me, and then
ask me to save you all the work and
trouble by pleading guilty. Now, you get
right out of here as he ratified the graf
ing to cali the jailor, and if you don't put
up the hottest kind of a fight I'll an
nouuce right out in open court that YOU
weakened and wanted TO get your money
without earning it.
Did you let him bluff you that way?"
"Oh, yes. 1 humored him and tried the
case"
Got a life sentence, I presume?"
mo; the jury acquitted him."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
In the Presidents Hands.
From The Baltimore Sun Dem.).

The conduct of the war is now left
with the President and. judging from the
past it can be safely intrusted TO his
discretion. The President can make a
treaty of peace with Spain, but it must
be ratified by the Senate, so it is possible
that an extra session of the Senate may
be called before the regular session in De-
cember If Spain concludes to make peace.
In the absence of peace negotiations, how
ever President Mckinley can carry on the
war without assistance from Congress.
In fact, il is doubtful whether its presence
would be desirable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
lNDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meetings-Cinton Lodge No. "a, F. and
a. M; German Friendly Society; Myrtle
Division No 256, B. of L. e.
Military Orders-Order No. 10, Georgia
Hussars.
Special NoHces-Hotel Tybee, c. F. era
ham, Proprietor; Ship Notice, Strachan &
Co.
Business Notices-Le Panic iCgars; Malt
Murine, Henry Solomon & Son, Whole
sale Distributors.
Educational Law Lectures,
University of Virginia. Asheville College
for Young Women.
Steamship Schedules-Ocean Steamship
Company; Baltimore Steamship Company;
French Line, Campagnie Generate Trans
atlantique.
New Waist Selections-At Levy's.
A Dollar Saved Is a Dollar Made-Byck
Bros.
Austion Sale-Large Furniture Sale, by
c. H Dorset, Auctioneer.
Hotels-South End Hotel, Tybee Island,
w NJ. Bohan Proprietor
Legal Notices-Notice to Debtors and
Creditors Estate Susan Dennison, Deceas-
ed.
Railroad Schedule-Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad.
Medical-Hood' 5 Pills; Castoria; S. S. s..
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
Humbug in DineIey's Law.
From the Chattanooga Times Dem).

About half of the Dingley duties are
dead letters. They are in the law to fool
the ignoarnt. The things they are sup
posed 20 protect are exported in millions
of dollars worth, and sold cheaper at
home than the same article can be made
in Europe All iron and steel articles.
nearly, come INTO this catalogue. Several
cotton materials also Coal Is another
thing We throw a humbug protection over,
and iron ore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

Mr.. Cruden, the librarian of the public
library in st. Louis in a lecture at Chau-
tauqua. N Y, the other day, advocated
an endowed newspapers press. The news
paper, he said, is one of the greatest edu-
eational factors in the country. The col
leges reach one-tenth of ] per cent. of the
population, the high school per cent,
and the public Libraries only a very small
percentage. The newspapers, however,
are sought everywhere, they go every
where, and are universally read. If col
leges, high schools and libraries are en-
dowed why should not newspapers be
endowed also? he asked. 1t seems that
Mr.. Cruden's question is answered by the
fact that there is no necessity for an en-
downment Of the press. The best gift that
the press could receive il already eniovs
Liberty. Newspapers are cheap and
plentiful, and are absolutely free from le-
gal restraint so long as they do not turn
liberty into license. Endowed newspapers
could hardly be untrammeled in their ut
terances and criticisms. as the newspapers
Of the period are.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

The craze for curfew ordinances in New
England towns has received a setback.
Judge Hardy of the Supreme Court has
rendered a decision to the effect that mu-
inequalities have no right 10 pass laws re-
stricting the hours during which residents,
old or young, may be upon the streets.
The law upon which the case before Judge
Hardy was based provided that every per-
son under 25 years old should be indoors
al. D. m. in summer and s p. m. in win
ter, unless such person were accompanied
by parent or guardian.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

Lieut.. Peary, the explorer. must be q
cold-blooded fellow. He persists in his
determination to go in search of the North
pole, and TO start at once. In fact. when
last heard from he was in Nova Scotia
on his way North. And this notwithstand-
ing ne Is connected with the navy of the
doing few things during the past three
monthsl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

No river and harbor bill was passed by
the session Of Congress just adjourned,
but the sundry civil bill carried an appro-
ed by previous congresses for river and
harbor work. The appropriations for the
session aggregated nearly O,000, of
which less than half was for war expenses
up to Jan. l, 1899
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

Il is rather amusing to note how the
Britishers are chuckling over our fight
ing powers and congratulating them
selves that our successes are Illustrations
of their own prowess. II should not be
dificult for them TO recall that in other
days we have shown that there may be a
difference between American and British
fighting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

The acquisition of Hawaii VIII not add
a new star to the blue armament of our
flag. Only the states are granted the
honor of representation upon the national
emblem. II we are to go into the colony
business, by the way, it seems that we
ought to get up colony flag, or some
thing of the sort, in recognition of our
Greater United States''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Cuban LogroIling.

From the Montgomery Advertiser (Dem.).
1t begins to look as if the Cubans in
tended to follow the old-time habit of
a country farmer when he invited his
neighbors to come over and help him roll
logs-sit around and hold the bottle while
they do the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
no "Concert,, in This.
Memphis Commercial-Appeal Dem.).

The report that when we have taken
the Philippines. Germany, France and
Russia will confer and decide what dis
position shall be made of those islands
is an error Those three powers may con-
fer until they grow gray-headed, but the
United States viii decide the fate of the
Phillnnincs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
A Spanish Account of 1t.
From the Washington Post Qnd)

In his official report of the fight with
the Rough Riders, a Spanish official said:
1--WE won a complete victory, but the
enemy persisted in fighting after they
were defeated, and we were compelled to
retreat" This comes in under the head
of sad but glorious"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

The Chickamauga encampment is giving
some pain to a number of Tennessee poll
ticians. The encampment Is just over the
state lire in Georgia, and the politicians
are worried because, being in another
state, obey are afraid the boys viii not
be able to vote for them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

We have nothing like "lese majestic" in
this country; at the same time a public
employee cannot "cuss out an American
commodore with impunity. An employe
of the Baltimore custom house the other
day said some bad words about Schey.
and Immediately his official head was
chopped off.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

or throw bricks and rocks into them, viii
not respect the public property, it may
be necessary TO make an example of some
of them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

The Georgia Populsts are still without
candidates for the Supreme bench, their
first nominees having declined to run.
The matter of naming candidates is in
the hands of the state executive com
mittee. If the committee is wise it will
strain point and put up the very strong
est Populist in the country for chief JUS
tice. That Populist, of course is the Hon.
Thomas E. Watson of McDufie county.
For the associate justiceships they might
do well to nominate Hon. T. f. Watson
Of Thomson and Hon. Tom Watson of
Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11

Inc boys of the navy viii probably be
gin with their spectacular rat hunt this
week, and the possibilities are that some
OF the naval militia commands may get
into the fun. There are. a score or
more little Spanish gunboats hidden in
the numerous rivers, harbors and bays Of
Cuba and the Isle of Pines. They are 20
be chased out and captured or destroyed,
and the work of doing it has been as
signed to the converted yachts and tugs
in Southern waters, reinforced by The tor
pedo boats Of Admiral SIMPSONS squad
ron. Thus there is a fair prospect for a
number Of hot little encounters involving
both promotion and prize money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
GREAT BARGAINS
IN LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

Corset Covers at 15c, 25c, S5c, Soc and 20
Gowns at ACC, CSC, 79c, SIC and CSC.
Ladies Pantlets, with tucks, at 19c, Gc
and 33c.
Ladies' White Underskirts. with lawn
ruffies, lace trimmed, at 99c, $1.25 and $50.
Ladies' Shirt Waists at 25c, 43c SOC,
nc and CSC.
White Lawn Shirt Waists at CSC.
Ladies Wrappers at 49c, Coo, 75c, 99c and
$1-25.
Misses and Childrens White Muslin
Gowns, Pantlets and Underskirts at low
est figures.
JUST received full line of Val. Laces
from 15c to 81 dozen. We are never short
on these goods, and our prices are the
lowest in this city.
Daniel Hogan,
The corner Broughton and Barnard sts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-11
PARASOLS.

26-inch Twllled Silk Paragon Frame,
steel rod, CSC; worth $50.
96-inch Extra Heavy Twill, steel rod.
plain and fancy handle, $1.25; reduced
from $1.75.
A special sale of Gents Umbrellas at
CSC, $1.25 and S1.49
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-17
e5zG Sse sj;s sa6 0ts9ilg56sEEsaa6ES

as their big brother and are willing TO
Jet IL 90 az the nghuu4.'
Mosby states that ho began operations
FOR the Confederacy with only fifteen men
i'm February. 1868. and h.s command grad
uaiiy Increased 10 about 300 He hover
al a-ouud Washington and on account
of his Jumping from place TO place, thus
nal Ing 70 uncertain as TO how many
mon ~ had for attack from 5000 ard
30eJ troops were kept nt tho capital.
OFFER REJECTED
Mostly this year offered 10 raise bat
TALON or regime no of cavalry Tor opera
tiots ltc that which he carried on in
the civil war. but the suggestion made
by q, neral Miles regarding the procedure
20 b. followed TO obtain commission MS
got i'm accord with hs views, and IN.
sitter felt through. Do says that @ohn
a. Edmunds. who while small hoy
ioi1ed his command and was wounded IN
"a fight with the California Cavalry Elt
talon IN Virginia Oh February %, 1861.
has been appointed colonel or one Of
the Texas regiments hy me governor of
that State A few lessons IN the art 81
war might have been Of value 20 the
Cubans. Mosby thinks and his men
would have been able 30 AFFORD them such
instruction as they seem 20 have required.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-17
SGaza5EE5a61so s0tsgaEsa6ES szsSesJSEa6za

are opposed 10 ilng0sm and would have
the policy OF the United states deter
mined b. a calm and absolutely unself-
ssh consideration OF the duties which We
owe 10 humanity ana the cause OF demo.
cratic government
II would DO a mistake 10 trust too
much to the peaceful dispositions and
wisdom of the rulers ~ Russia and Ger
many. II would be n mistake 10 over
estimate our own strength or 10 under
estimate the strength OF th0se who may
be our enemies Bat n would be no less
mistake TO overcstimate the strength
Of other countries and 20 underestimate
the strength OF our own.
The resources thus hastily and imper-
fectly set forth seem to dispose OF any
cause for apprehension OF trouble with
the great Powers. arising from our occu-
patton OF the Philippines, but I ain con-
sciOus OF the need OF more accurate in
formation, and not forgetful OF my own
limitations. r come. therefore. not as
one speaking with authority but seeking
TO draw from tho store house Of facts
at your command; and asking The Times
TO give us the benefit Of It's opinion as TO
whether the influence which make for
peace are likely to no overcome by those
which make for war The momentou3
import OF the subject and the wide inter
est which IL awakens in thoughtful men
throughout the world as tina war with
Spain draws TO close. Will serve 7 trust
IA an excuse for the length OF this let
ter. H.