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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24
LIKE HYPNOTISM.
Habits THAT Appear Almost hypnotic.


The tenacity with which some habits
stick TO people. or people stick to the hab-
its, Is very remarkable, particularly the
tobacco and coffee habit.
People act almost as if they were in re-
aHty under a hypnotic spell. They prom
Use themselves and friends time and again
that they will leave off, when they find
health forsaking them, but they make one
excuse or another and keep on the dreary
way as if guided by an unseen spirit of
evil.
Physicians realize the uselessness of
treating a patient for any of the multitude
of nervous diseases so long as the poison
Gus alkaoids of tobacco and coffee are
being taken into the system, even in min
ute doses.
II is a simple matter to break the coffee
spell If the food-drink. Postum, the health
coffee made by the Postum Cereal Com
pany Qim), of Battle Creek, Mich, is
used in it's place. This is a fac-simile of
fine Mocha coffee in looks, when brewed.
and changes to the rich golden brown of
old Java when cream is added. Being
made wholly of grains intended by the
Creator for mans subsistence, 1t makes
red blood quickly and is fattening and
nourishing The muddy complexion dis
appears and in its place comes the clear
skin Of health, with rich blood coursng
back Of II. Many people are sick and do
not know that II is the insidious poison Of
coffee that prostrates stomach and liver
and causes il. They laugh at first. but
trial Of week without coffee and using
the food-drink. Postum, makes one wake
Up 10 a great big live fact.
The children can sip from papas or
mama's coffee cup, 81 II happens 10 con-
tain Postum Cereal Food Coffee, and their
little bodies win grow round and fat under
no faHr ftf 81 a hfff
is a heartless proceeding 10 feed the tender
bodies on coffee, as every one knows the
puny siekly looks Of ooffee-drinkng chill
drcn.
Let peoDe adept healthful food and drink
and throw physic 20 the dogs"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24

which would serve as excellent hazards
So with iron rods and flags as markers.
tape hne and sextant, we began LAYING
out the course, using for holes empty to-
mato cans.
For two days, assisted by number of
sailors we worked hard on the links,
watched all the while by the inevitable
Chinese mob of coolies, children and SOL
diers, all inquisitiVe, ell dirty, all noisy
and all good-natured although the sol
dlers seemed more than ordinarily excit-
ed at our movements -
on the third day a party of us went TO
the grounds to play the opening game.
Several had 'teed off and all were begin
ming to enjoy the sport when we heard a
great blare ofrChinese war trumpets
sounding, charge. Then a company of
braves gallooed on to the links with A
barbaric flourish of triangular banners
spears twenty feet long and sjx-foot
swords of cleaning iron.
After they had surrounded the plain a
squad dismounted and began tearing up
the holes and flags until at the third
mole we golfers rallied, threatened TO
brain the invaders with 'e,eeks' ami
'brassies.' A long 'pow-wow' then took
place, with menaeing gestures on both
sides. although the odds were tremendous
" against u.s.
+Ai'ASNOn tlidt II as an innocent
amusement, but the Chinese officer in
charge pointed with a knowing Ieer at our
clubs and then at the tomato cans He
loudly alleged that we had some crooked
ana deep laid scheme to mine the town,
blow up the walls and admit the VIOLIN
AS the soldiers about him increased in
numbers he became more insolent Final
ly, pushing us roughly aside, ne continued
TO war on the flags and holes, our jeers
and laughter only serving to convince him
he was doing the proper thing Soon the
destruction was complete, the trumpets
blared assemble and with prolonged
blasts of triumph the hundred braves gal
loped off to quarters, bearing bag full
of tomato cans and nine small flags paint
ed with the mystic numerals from one to
nine
This was the only Chinese victory In
Manchuria. Four months. later the gall
liant Gen. Foo. after few hours resist
ance, ANONYMOUSLY retreated with his 90.
600 braves before 5000 japanese.
I'VE played no golf that winter, for al
though we had several interviews with the
Tao Tat, it was impossible to persuade
him of the harmless nature of the game.
He always maintained that there must be
some motive other than simple amuse-
ment when grown men put on queer
clothes and chased gingal balls with
strange weapons into iron-clad holes"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24

tunda is a beautiful piece of sculpture rep
resenting the Muse of History on the wing
ed car of Time. The wheel of the car is
the dial of a clock. The figure stands with
pen and tablet in hand, and seems about to
record the events as time rolls on. The
whole is supported on a globe, around
which circles the zodiac.
BY act of Congress, in 1854 this hall was
reserved for a national memorial hall, and
each state was invited to contribute two
statues of its most distinguished citizens in
bronze or In marble. A number of states
have responded, and within it's walls are
statues of Ethan Allen, Robert Fulton,
Daniel Webster, George Washington, Al
exander Hamilton, Henry Clay, Abraham
Lincoln and others.
Among the latest contributions is the
statue of a noted missionary Of pioneer
days from the state of Michigan. Mary
land also sends one of a late senator.
which stands shrouded in white, waiting
the usual unwilling.
Statuary Hall has peculiar acoustic prom
critics. Words whispered In certain cor
ners sound as IL spoken aloud in others.
and conversation may be carried en- by
persons whose faces are turned TO oppo-
site corners of the room. Near the CEN
ter OF the floor, few feet apart. are two
stones, which afford an Interesting ouzzla
20 visitor. Persons standing upon these
stones and converslng are surprised 10
hear the sound OF their voices come from
above them, as II dropped from the cell
ing.
These are not the only pecuIlaritles Il
this hall In the variegated marble Of fi,o
columns one can SEQ faces, birds, plants
ana many other picturesi often the imagl-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24
GOLF IN MANCHURIA.
Chinese Soldiers Convinced the Game
Was Dangerous Incarnation.


From the Youths Companion.
During the late war in China the United
States steamer Petrol, in company with
H. b. M. s. F'irebrand, was ordered to
winter in the Leao-ho at Niu-chwang, the
most important seaport in Manchuria, for
the protection of sundry missionaries and
merchants. With the Petrol was Chief
Engineer K. G. Denig, who sends the Com
panion the following curious tale of Chi
nese. conservatism:
''sBy the middle of November both yes
sells were snugly nclosed in improvised dry
docks dug in the banks of the river, within
the city walls, and the certainty of being
frozen in for six month led us 10 organize
with the Firebrands and the few civilians
a campaign of amusements for the winter.
For our club we rented large Chinese
house, whose owner had fed, with so coo
other Chinese, in fear of the Japs, or 'wo-
jim
"The town was commanded by Gen. Foo
and garrisoned by upward of 10000 soldiers,
5000 of whom were Manchd cavalry, or
'Manchu braves as they are called.
1--WE played football and base ball, al
ways America VS., England, and soon de-
cided to lay out golf links together, and
let the contests be of an individual char
acter.
"A large plain in the angle of the wall
between the northern and eastern gates of
the city was eminently suited for golf
links, as it was cut by several ditches ira
versed by an occasional ruined wall, and
decorated by few ancient graves, all of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24
sTATUARY HALL.
A Little Talk About an Interesting
Room in the National Capitol.

From the Philadelphia Times
The old hall of the House of Representa-
tives, now known as Statuary Hail. is
one of the most beautiful and imposing
rooms in the capitol 1t occupies a part
of the space between the rotunda and the
present House OF Representatives.
Like the Supreme Court room, It is IN
the form of a semi-oircle, and its dome
like ceiling is paneled, and frescoed in sub
dued. rich colors. It is ninety-hve feet
IN length and sixty feet TO the apex Of
the dome. from which rises a cupola
through whose windows light TO the hall
Is admitted. Around the semi-circle Is a
colonnade or native variegated marole,
with white COrinthian capitals. Back OF
the space firmerly occupied by the speak,
ers chair Is loggia. with eight colossal
marble columns similar 20 the others, sup
porting a fine arch Within the tympa-
mum Of the arch Is a majestic figure Of
Liberty. with extended hand holding a
scroll, while beside her with unfolded
wings, u our rational bird. the eagle.
Above the entrance leading from the 10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24

nauonfs flexible enough to recognize rome
Vi tnese faces as belonging to prominent
legislators and senators.
Inc names of Webster, Clay, Adams. Cal
noun and others as Industrious are closely
associated with this historic place. A
room adjoining is made memorable by
the death within it's walls of John Quincy
ADAMS. A metal star in the marble floor
OF Statuary Hall marks the spot where Re
tel, stricken with a mental Illness during
a session of Congress.
In the early years OF the war soldiers
were quartered here, as in other parts 81
the capitol, and the room was also used
as a hospital for the sick and wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
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of a brigade would receive potatoes and fruit which
would te denied another regiment close by. Jea-
ousy would b. the inevitable result and IN an army
al! parts should be equal there should be no par
TALLY. favor affection.
The Government should supply all essential
wants. and In the hospital will be found
abundant opportunities " he exercise % all pos.
several times gained the iil-wil Of the agents Of
the Sanitary Commission because forbade their
coming TO the front unless they would consent 10
distribute ther stores equally among ALL regardless
OF the parties who had contributed them
The medical director OF the Army Of the Potomac
In 1861 reported that "a great deal % presumptuOus
informed iing with the medical department Of the
Army occurred from time 10 time. Sensational
preachers village doctors and strong minded won-
edge and thorough perception OF the duties and ths
administration % the medical department Of an
army than ! had been aoe 70 llrc IN more than
thirty years experience and study Obtrude4 their
crude suggestions. and marring whore they could
not make. ard pdralyzing when they attempted 10
quicken. succec led. by their uniformed zeal, In
nocently enough perhaps hut not the less un.ortu-
nately on that account. IN defea. measures had
much az heart. had carefully contemplated and In
tended 10 carry into effect az the proper time"
From the foregoing. says DR.. HoH II may be
concluded that II he bes results TO be obtained
from war aid societies vithou: which societies no
nation can hope successfully 70 cope with the cpl.
demic Of disease and injuries which war entails
there must be an immediate education OF the pub
If in the plan and scope ~ such organizations and
the true meaning Of "a badge and name which
have done. and can continue 10 do. much fos
~.
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The neighing troop. the flashing blade.
The bugle's stirring blast,
The charge the dreadful cannonade
The din and shout are past

A grizzled negro who cutting the grass near
the tablet turned TO visitors who examining
t. ;. C. T. That means United States colo'd
you vii. sab
The States Of Ohio Indiana and Illinois con-
trihuted tho largest number in the silent assembly
ONO has l.S23 Indiana l35S and nOis. ; lN or
NeW-l orks Sii res; In this National cemetery.
GRANDEUR OF TIE NATIONAL PARK.
While simplicity marks everything about the
cemetery. II ere IS an air OF imposing grandeur
about the great Chickanauga National Park. whore
the operations OF the two armies told 10y tab
lets and monuments. magnificent statues marking
tho places where American men met iu deadly COM
hat. Congress has appropriated sNoeo 10 make
the park worthy O. rs purpose and the va
rous states have given additional 10000
The battle lines and places OF historic im2or-
lance have been ascertained by a National Com
mission and by the cooperation os twentv-sx
State Commissioners. Cannon have been PLACED 20
mark artillery stronEholds. markers and tablets are
seen at every turn ana high above these rails .ng
ihGir scn,rtnred heads proudly aoft. because thcy
about TWO hundred State monuments.
TO those who believe that the negro tho
cause OF the conflict which made the slaughter az
a curious spectacle to-day. and one which might
vel give rise to rejection. 4 cloud again
called into active service are blacks. Their camp
Ing place IL the battle-ground Of Chckamauca
Those who visit She field thes. black
soldiers read with evident interest tho inscriptions
on the various monuments
Colonel Andrew : Burt. the comma ding officer
OF the 15th Regiment said: These black men arc
selected g. here because of their good record
believe that there ia not ono ~ them dense bit
ne can 500 tho beauty In the situation which brings
The back MN as me first to the front ia the day
OF danger TO the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
TFLEGRAPHIC NOTES.

San Diego. Cal. April S0-Edward Moore Of this
civ and Jay Green. OF Los Angeles. have re-
turned here from trip IN tn Colorado desert In
fhis county. They left the third member of their
Marty Joseph : .Stelcy. aged thiry-hye Of Bakers
0c.d dying OF hunger and thirst at Coyote Wells
on tho doarr. seventy five miles east of here.
"Wednesday last. They lost their way I'm attempt
ing 10 reach Yuma their horses died, and they left
thcir companion when he could no longer walk.
cb,.,ro April 20-Flve-y'ar-old Vincent Prnz
,vos Instantly killed by North Ashiand-ave. troll
i,'car f"-dgy and his brother. Paul four years
old was fatally injured. hfter the accident the
oog,.rcJ neghbors chased the motorman and con-
dun,or Charles Johnson and John Nolan. to the
,,,-,,o,,,rne place barns. then. returning the
rcnc Of tho accident shattered the windows of the
cor with stones and clubs. II was necessary to
,nu the notice of the Rawson-st. station to quell
49,. Lis,,rhance. The mOorman and conductor
rav. Themselves up, and were later released.
Madison Wis April 3O-To-day William Bestor
81 W;,iiiar Fuller, the two robbers arrested az
VII shn for the murder OF an aged couple ana
~, 49, rnIng Of their bodies at BACK tartn on
Vuodn.sday night, pleaded guilty TO the crime mere
~, :, re sentenced he imprisonment ana We're
,oiSr to Waupun Prison immediately Ihcy lahded
ia nrison thirty hours after the crime was com
mittcd.
.,,,s,on Wis April 30-Thomas Walsh and his
III we're killed last night by soutnoouIil tieght
the couple were driving into the city from their
home In Freedom, and did not see the approaching
train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
A Union TO DEFY THE WORLD.
pRAssEY's "NAvAL ANNUAL" PLEADS FOX ~
ALLIANCE OF THE ENGLISH SPEAK
ING STIO%S

London. April 3o-Hrassey NaVai A"m""' .o
,,,l,shcd to-day. 1t contains the usual
100 - valuable Information. Lord Erasscy' fa'hef
~ me Editor of THE Naval Annual ana Governor
y, hc Hritsh colony OF Victoria. contributes an
a,icle on the British navy In 1898. when ends VIII
a plea for league Of the Eng ish-SpeaN"s co"'-
tries He says:
=, "a. nresent anxious position OF anairs we
m, -, '-alax our efforts 20 create such raNtI
si.Ia 90 viii insure the safety Of the empire but
iev' - .ho ,rocess Of time we can accomplHh =
u ~ ",niou between Ourselves ana me thte,i
s'",ns r We can establish perpetual raEn" OF
Std ~. sneakers for settling their difference.
on II,tf rnii.n. nav more, for mutual dcfence II
Threatened by external toes then we sna %Ve
c chn,iSS hc 100 overwhelming TO be chancnged or
cortcsed Let MS cherish rhe d hTpf a by
~, a"encity OF our statesmen ana me tTo"i's
vi sdom and goodwin OK our h'""''" Peo''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
AMERICAN MEAT TO BE EHcLUDED.

AN IMPERIAL DECREE TO THIS END TO BE
PASSED BY THE GERMAN RI1cHsTAG
Berlin. April 30-The Prussian Diet on
Wednesday debated the questions Of American
meat imports Members characterized American
meat inspection a hoax. They sa.d the meats
affected with trichlnoais ard preserved IN
acids which ruinous 70 health. and pleaded
IN favor Of their total exclusion.
The Minister Of Agriculture Baron Won Ham
merstein- Loxten. then announced that IAN I'm
pera decree 10 that effect which would Doe
valid throughout Germany. 70 10 passed "
1t is understood that bill to this effect Will he
presented 70 the Rechstag and passed before
adjournment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

Kingston. \. Y April 80 ,spsciaD.-Wels Lake
Sch,onrnaker a leading citizen OF stone Ridge.
near this city. attempted suicide with Iaudannm
and gas in his room at the Eagle Hotel here this
,,,g u was found with rubber tube from
,h, anon 1as iet in his mouth TWO empty bottles
Law IN the washstanj which had contained laud-
anurn. lie was taken to the hospital. where his
re,,y,ry Is considered doubtful. He belongs to one
NJ the oldest and n prominent families OF Ulster
Conntv with Holland ancestry. He was an active
Ronublican and served two terms as Supervisor OF
Narbletown. He was q farmer anu tecen'.y ens
%nr,d I'm the insurance business In which IL Is sAio
he lately became financially embarrassed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
DIVORCES BY WHOLESALE CHECKED.
NORTH DAKOTA CASE DISMISSED on THH
GROUND OF RESIDENCE.

Bismarck y. D. April 30-The Supreme Cou1
has passed the irs; important divorce appeal on
the ground that the plaintiff was not a bona-hde
resident OF the State. and has not only reversed
the lower court. hut ordered the case dismissed.
\ special interest is attached 10 the case from
the fact that the plaintiff who secured a divorce
In tho court below Charles J.. Smith. clerk In
tho Treasury Department At Washington. who has
the reputation Of having been the worst-woundcd
man in the civil War. receiving four ordinarily
mortal wounds at Gettysburg and surviving them
all. ,, ... ~ a..
The Supreme Court in its decision warns an dis.
frIri courts 10 look Glossy INTO the quetNon OF
residence in all whore the divorces are sousht
by residents Of Other states 90. i, 49,. 1870.
The stand OF the supreme court IN me tnat, s
will be likely 10 put check on the wholesale "a.
business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
how CRESPO WAS KILLED.
euor THROUGH THE CHEST WHILE At THE
HEAD OF HIS TROOPS.

Ca-acas Venezucla April ls-General Joaquin
c-esno the former President OF Nonezucih, met
his death as cablcd. on Saturday. April %, while
cndeavoring 70 conn q Hernandez 70 engage In bat
.le near the town OF Osp!no, On the boundary OF
the State OF Zamora lie rushed 10 tho h"ad OF MS
.rops and received bullet In the mldAie o. ms
cheat The General died fen minutes after"aId.
rfls troors maintained their positions
The body Of General CrespO was carried 70 bar
ouisimeto, whence II Will be brought to Caracas.
MS command has been taken by General Batalla'
Governor Of the Federal Ds'rlc'.
WITH the exception OF that district In Aamofa' al
the country Is quiet
,rhn deoth o> General Crespo throws much greater
o,yer into the hands OF President Andradc
The Government has laid on the salt mines OF
49,, .ount-v an lmpost Of IL confines (abou. thrc"
ccnts) each klo. lhlS VIII b''' "' ''' W "
. noO Oln francs yca:.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
uDOVNED IN THE swirl FENOhH'oI'

p,,ror Ne. April so.-Frank Bcal OF Portland
a c,,r,ror Rich. o. Vcazio lost their lives while
a,,emptlng to cross the renobscot River above the
V.oz,c this morning. Both were about
Dam ~ - ola The BOYS were padding across
~ csn9e and when about half way oyer nT r Nv"
III ~ " cary cd them dovnsir eam. ana IN Sp'tr oi
Ciie - r..ors mo cnnoe swept over ,hc Jam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
SCHOONER L4WANIKA SAFE AT LAST

Provincetown. Mass April ~'-Ihe bri'isa
sch,orer Iawan,ka. of Parrsboro. y. s. which
u,rt ashore off Highland light Yesterday AMI
which II was feared. from her dangerous position.
would 20 To pieces. withstood the Storm and was
noated nv the tug George NJ Wlnslow this morn.
;nr The schooner was apparently uninjured ana
prrSScecded on her voyage to New-iork She "
loaded with pinS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
BREAD RIOTS IN ITALY.

TIE GOVERNMENT REDUCES THE FREIGHT RATES
Of FOOD PRODUCTS 30 PER CENT
Rome April 3o-Violent bread dots continue IN
various parts % lily and the Cabinet awaiting
itself Of the authority which II retained under the
convonf,ons with the railroad and navigation com
,sries mas decided 10 reduce tho Transportation
ra,ee on articles OF food ~ per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
PrSSrAy FrGITI1ES SOUGHT.

Accr-srp OF EMBEZzIING LARGE SUNS OF
MONEY.
Chicago April 9o.-The police OF this city ar
searching for Gabriel Rhine and Theophilc Przslon-
ski who are reported 10 be fugitives from 81
Petersburg Russia. Ribne T. accused OF emhez-
cling 10000 from Russian estate While he was
o,n,,oved in the Russian Court OF Awards. Przi-
l.,sli ~ charged with stealing s7icD) from The
Russian Government in 1867 Both men are known
~ he in the United States Rewards OF sl5"O are
offered for III. IL arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
WOMEN'S KLONDIKE EXPEDITION.
MRS HANNAH GOULD AND HER ASSOCIATES
REACH SEATTLE.

Seattle. Wash. April 3o-The steamer City OF Co
lumbia has arrived here. l3o days from New-York.
w.h Mrs. Hannah Gould and portion OF heI
wornens Klondike expedition board In coming
through the Straits OF Magellan the steamer mar.
rowly escaped being wrecked. and had 10 lay up at
Valparaiso over u month for repairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
yUr MAJESTIC HAS A WSHAP.

,,yerpoo, April aA-The White Star Line steamer amer
Majestic. Captain Smith which arrived nean nI,h
~york on April a. been IN collision w't ~
New-io D 9ine her stem. breaking several "
qua sf.s and causing her 10 leak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
BIG BILL FOR PORTUGAL TO PAY.
ENGINEERS REPORT TO THE DErAGoA PAY
ARBITRATICT COURT

ENGINEERS REPORT TO THE DELAGoA PAY
ARBITRATICN COURT
London April 90 special dispatch from Rerne
Switzerland says the report ot tho engineers APP
pointed by the Delagoa BAY Arbitration Court
finds that the value Of tho work done by the pe.a-
goa Boy Railroad Company Up 20 the time - 'h"
seizure ot the Inc by Portugal was ;2-5.WN and
that the amount subsequently spent by Portugal
was $4,000 In reply TO questions the reports md
that II Portugal should exercise the right % ap-
Precipitation given by the concession she should pay
f2iS5Oo and tho value OF the concession. which IN
December. ls-5. was = 800 90
The Delagoa Bay Railway arbitration "a an ont
come of the relations between Great Britain and
Portugal as 10 the action o. tho latter ~ East
Africa The railway company claimed compensa-
ton for the seizure Of 80 lin" by Portugal or jan"
% 1889. The case involved also the intercs's %
the American. colonel McMGrdo. The whole
matter was referred 20 Joseph Rlaesl y!ce-Ir'ai-
dent Of the Swiss Federal Tribunal. Charles
Soldcr president OF the Council OF State ln the
Canton OF Vaud and Anlreas Hcu-sl'r. professor
OF law al Rasol University. az arbiirat0rs. The
Government OF Portugal presented a counicf-c.nim
TO this the company sent reply and 10 the reply
Portugal made r"jOlndcr There -" mater
rested for years. nothing apparently b-.oG done.
Last autumn the matter was forced for"hfd. ana
II Was then asserted In dispatches from pretoria
that the award Of the tribunal would De- in favor
and tha, Portugal had completed arrangements for