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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25
HUMOROUS.

Gayboy-'I'd like to marry adj of you
girls" Dolly Swift-"Constantinople,
or Chicago plan ?"-Town Topics.
The War Spirit.-Patriotic Cub
"Papa, were you born In England?"
Papa-"Yes, my son." Patriotic Cub
"Say, but didn't we lick you in 1922"
Judge.
"You speak," said a fond mother,
'about people having strength of mind.
but when II comes to strength of don't
mind, my son William surpasses any
body / ever knew."-Tit-Bits.
Mistaken in His Man.-Wallace-
"And did you make him eat his words"
Hargreaves-"No. He turned out to be
one of those fellows who would rather
fight than eat."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
First Spaniard-"Be sure to come to
the amphitheater tomorrow. They say
there will be six bulls there" Second
Spaniard-"Ah! that will make grand
fight" First Spaniard-"Fight! Bet
ter yet. They are TO be eaten.'-Town
Topics.
His Remedy.-"I thought your doctor
this climate" "IIe did, but i couldn't
arrange my business affairs so as to be
able to get away, so had to change my
doctor" Chicago News.
Mr.. CT was reading to-day in the
paper that during the last century 100
lakes in Tyrol have disappeared" Mrs.
CT shouldn't wonder a bit. You
kpnyy thasa tnurists will take AWAY nd
most anything they can find."-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Horseholder-"Do you pretend to say
that this meter measures the amount OF
gas we burn?" Inspector-"Iw will enter
into no controversy, sir, but l will say
that the meter measures the amount Of
gas you have to pay or."-Detroit Free
Press.
do you mean to say that manager
has engaged you for next season at
$500 u week?" said one actor. That's
what he promises" But, my dear fell
low, that is fabulous salary!" mo,
wouldn't call it fabulous. But I'm
afraid it'll turn out to be mythical
Detroit Free Press.
How 1t Could BE Done.-"The way to
free Cuba is not to invade the island"
said the amateur tactican. Mop "Oh,
dear, no. The way to free Cuba is to in
wade Spain so as to force Blanco to come
to the relief Of Madrid. Oh, yes, indeed.
These things are all very simple when
one gives them little thought.
cago Evening Post.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25
THE KINGDOM OF YVETOT.
The Queer Little Place Has Absolute
Iy No Water supply - The Small
Monarchy began In n jest.

The parish--it is a kingdom no longer,
unless indeed Claude H." succeeds in
making good his clams-lies among
the orchards of Normandy, n few miles
from the famous city OF Rouen, on the
road to Havre. The village of Yvctot is
not busy place; it consists of IL single
street, nearly two miles and half long,
wooden houses built in picturesque
! style, with great crossed beams, and
projecting roofs. The old chateau of
the kings was destroyed by the revolu-
| tonists in 1893. At present the popula-
! ton of Yvetot numbers about $500
souls. During the days of its royalty IL
could boast Of scarcely 1000 inhab-
itants.
a curious fact about Yvetot is that it
has absolutely no water supply of its
own. The barren plateau of Caux, on
which it is placed, is destitute of
springs; and water has to be carried by
rail from neighboring districts. There
is quaint old inn, the Hotel de Rouen
known, probably from the kings coat
of arms, as "Bande du Roi'' in former
days-to which stray travellers resort;
and in the oak-floored parlor of this hos
telry the writer spent an agreeable
week studying the kingdom and its his
tory. TO the worthy cure Of Yvetot, as
well rs to NJ Borel d 'Hauterive, he owes
many thanks for help in clearing up the
mists surrounding this forgotten Nor
man realmlet.
The kingdom of Yvetot began in a
jest; and, whereas antiquarians have
been racking their brains over the lit
tile monarcby's origin for generations,
local tradition settles the whole mat
ter with story. A highly probable
story too-for, on examination, 1t will
be found to agree exactly with all that is
historically certain of Yvetot's royal
family.
The first liking of Yvetot," say the
documents ut Rouen and Paris, twas
one Ansfred, styled lie Drole,' or the
humorous who accompanied his SOW
ereign lord, William Of Normandy, the
Conqueror, during his victorious inva-
sion of England, A. d. 1906. For his
services Ansfred was rewarded by the
gifts of the fiefs or estates of Yvetot and
Talllanville in the plains of Caux. He
assumed, for some doubtful reason, the
title of Roi d'Yvetot; and his heirs have
held that kingly designation ever
nce."-Gerald Brennan, in st. Nicholas.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25
And lie Passed On.

The war is responsible for other ter
rors besides those inflicted by shot and
shell and dire disease.
The other morning n solemn-looking
man in a frayed Prince Albert stood
in front of the Plain Dealer building
reading the bulletins. When he had
finished them he gently nudged by
stander.
81 see" he said, that the government
has decided to send back all the prizes
at once"
whats that for?" inquired the inno-
cent bystander.
'It costs too much to keep 'em in
Florida water" said the solemn man,
as he passed on.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25
The Wiser plan.

"The waiter brought me a cup OF cof-
fee with fly In II, and I made him take
II away and bring me another one"
"You did wrong You should have
made him bring another one, and take
the old one away."-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25

p1IIaving failed of election as presi-
dent Of the United States and as cap
tain of company Of volunteers, Will
liam Jennings Bryan took fate by the
forelock and got the governor OF Ne
braska to appoint him a colonel Of \
regiment. Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25

From these figures we find that the
action Of President Mckinley will an
nually save the people Of the United
States $4,773,600. The president had the
opportunity of providing large num-
Der Of offices to be filled by appointment,
but the question of economy was upper
most in his mind, and he cut down the
annual expenses nearly $5,000,00o by
this one act. And yet some people and
editors are bowling about politics in
the war with SPAIN"
President McKinley's action in filling
up the regiments, not only saves several
million dollars for each year the men
will be in service, but it adds to the eff
ficiency Of the troops. Twelve hundred
men can be as easily handled in regi-
ment as 500, and the larger regiment can
make much better showing for itself
in battle. President Mckinley is hand
ling this war with Spain with wonder
full foresight and wisdom, and when Il Is
all over those who have been the most
bitter in opposing his methods will be
the most enthusiastic in his praise. 1t
was so with Lincoln, and II will be so
with McKinley.--Iowa State Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-25
GUARDS THE MONEY.
The Presidents Economy In PrOvid-
ing Troops for the War
with Spain.

President McKinley's determination
to use the men asked for on the second
call in filing up the regiments already
at the front, was inspired by n spirit Of
economy, which cannot fail to call forth
the commentator of every one. In
stead of forming rs new regiments with
the $4,000 men asked for on the second
call, the equivalent to SO regiments will
be absorbed in filing up the regiments
now in the field to the maximum, and
the large sum which would have been
paid to the field and staff officers Of
those SO regiments will be saved. The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
Cotton hin south Carolina.

Columbia, s. c., July 6.-The government
climate and crop bulletin says of the cot
ton crop in this state:
THE condition of cotton is generally
very fine, although the plant is making
but slow growth. On sandy lands it has
attained a fair size, but on red lands It
varies in size, although generally small,
owing 10 slow termination, some having
but recently come up. Lice almost de-
stroyed some fields in Florence and Sum-
ter counties. and did much damage III
Chesterfield and Orangeburg; they are
fast disappearing in the eastern counties
but have made their appearance in large
quantities in Pickens and other western
counties.
Reports from all portions of the state
indicate that cotton plants are full of
squares, are blooming profusely and in
the more southerly counties are putting on
bOlls very fast
Sea island cotton is small, but looking
well, and shows a great Improvement on
its condition of the previous week"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
LONG AND SHORT HAULs.
Judge Newman Refuses to Grant an
Iniun ctiOn.

Atlanta, Ca, July 6.-Judge Newman of
the United States District Court rendered
a final decree in the long and short haul
case to-day.
The decision as handed down refuses to
grant the injunction VS.. the Western and
Atlantic Railway, ct al as prayed for
by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In refusing to grant the injunction
Judge Newman states that there is no
evidence whatever in the case TO justify
the restraining order.
Immediately the decision was announc-
ed Attorney Bell, representing the Inter
state Commerce Commission, filed an APP
peal from the final decree. The appeal
cites several instances in which Judge
Newman erred in refusing the injunction.
1t viii be heard before the Circuit Court
of Appeals at New Orleans at the next
term of that court.
The railroads against whom the Inter
state Commerce Commission is making
the fight on are the Western and Allan
tic, Louisville and Nashville, Nashville,
Chattanooga and ST. Louis, New Orleans
and Texas Pacific, the Southern, the Gin
cinnati Southern, the South Carolina and
the Clyde Steamship Company
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
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TAX ON wAYnrLLs AND TELEGRAMs
Issue as to Who Shall Pay 1t to Go
Before Commission.

Atlanta. Ga. July 6.--An issue has been
raised before the Georgia State Railroad
Commission as TO whether the express and
telegraph companies, or the patrons Of
these concerns shall pay the war tax en-
way bills ana kilograms.
The matter is brought 10 the attention
of the commission, which has jurisdiction
of the express and telegraph companies
in this state, by O. H. Arnold, Jr. of
Macon, well known cotton factor.
The companies are now requiring their
customers to pay for the stamps that
must be placed on the kilograms and eX-
press receipts, and this is practically an
increase in rates, which brings it before
the railroad commission
The tax act does not say who is to pay
the tax The commission will make
thorough study of the matter which is of
considerable Importance, and viii be
watched with interest by the public, be-
fore undertaking to decide the point
raised by Mr. Arnold.
In discussing the matter to-day A. A.
Montgomery, agent of the Southern Elk
press Company. said "Our company Eas
construed the law differently from some
of our patrons. but has no disposition to
Obstruct the law. The southern, Ameri-
can, Wells Fargo, Pacific, Adams and
all the standard express companies held
q conference on this matter and their at
torneys, among the abest in the country.
were present to advise. They all agreed
that the law didn't specify whether The
shippers or the companies should pay the
tax.
THE merchants association of New
Yerk, has taken the matter up and is in
conference with representatives of the eX-
press companies This company via
cheerfully accept whatever decision is
reached, though l understand the Texas
railroad companies took the matter Up
and undertook to force the express com
panies to pay the tax, but the commits
sion lawyers advised it that it had no
jurisdiction whatever over an interstate
matter and the effort was dropped. It may
take decision of the court to decide what
is right but our company wants to Go
what is fair and right and when the de-
cision is reached viii not fight, but VIII
Cheerfully acquiesce."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
FLAGS FAIL TO REACH TAMPA.
LOOKS AS If THERE Is TO BE NO
FORMAL PRESENTATION.

Atlanta May Content Herself With
Merely Sending Them tn the Resi-
mcnt-The Regiment to Go on a
March To-day and Engage i'm the
Movements of Advance Guard and
Outpost Duty.
Tampa, Fla, July G.--There was no pre-
eentatlon of flags to-day. owing to the non
arrival of the colors. A telegram was re-
ceived from Atlanta yesterday stating
that the flags had been forwarded but II
they are here they have not reached the
camps.
Tomorrow the regiment will take a
march of four or five miles and engage
In the movements of advance guard and
outpost duty returning in the evening to
the camps. Gen. Lincoln, commander OF
the brigade, viii go with the regiment and
direct the movements.
This morning Private Frank Brown of
Company X. commanded by Capt. Cam,
accidentally shot himself IN the leg while
carelessly handling has gun Brown was
on duty as guard at the government ware
house at the time he was hurt. The bullet
passed through the calf of his les, break
ing no bones. but making a painful flesh
wound He was carried to the corps hos
pital, where the wound was dressed, after
which he was moved to the division hos
pltal. where he viii remain uutn he is we'll.
His injuries are not believed to be serious.
Brown is from Tennille, but enlisted with
Company X in Savannah.
1t is rumored here that Capt Nevns
from Rome win resign on account of i'll
health. Capt. Nevins is the commander
of Company H. He is at present in At
lanta al a sanitarlum on leave of absence
on account of his health.
Nothing definite is known here a to the
movement of the Second Georgia. A feel
ing of suspense pervades the atmosphere
about the camp, brought about by the un-
certainty OF the future movements.
Wagon Train Master Latham shot Dave
Harrington, a wagon driver in his train
this morning, three times, fatally wound
ing him. Harrington and Latham had
some words about the rations given the
former, and Latham ordered Harrington
10 leave the camps.
While Harrington was on his wagon get
ting his coat Latham picked up the cook S
pistol and shot Harrington three times.
Persons who witnessed the shooting saw
that Latham's assault was unprovoked.
Latham was arrested by the guard and
held until the sheriff arrived, when he was
committed 10 Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
SAVANNAH PREsBYTERY.
Elders and DeacOns Discuss Many
Interesting Topics.


Waycross, Ca, July 6.--The Presbyterian
elders and deacons' institute, which opened
last night with an address of welcome by
Rev. r. A. Brown, pastor of the Way
cross Church, and a reception to the dele
gates, was devoted to-day to elders and
their part in the work.
Rev. c. C. Carson of Pennington gave
a Bible reading on the quickening inau-
ence of the holy spirit.
Rev. Arthur J. Smith of the First Pres
byterian Church of Savannah spoke on
Bible study for personal growth.
Chairman John I. Brantley, an elder OF
Waycross, announced the appointment of
committees on permanent organization
and resolutions, and the institute made
Elder Brantley chairman of the former
committee.
Rev. C. c. Carson, in the absence of
Rev. B. L. Baker of Florida, made an in
teresting address on church courts and the
duty of elders attending them.
Elder 3. d Brantley led the discussion
of the subject, and said. among other
things that lack of information regarding
their duties was the cause of the elders
not being more prompt in attendance.
Other ministers and elders discussed the
subject and advanced such thoughts as:
cause they are not encouraged TO talk and
discuss subjects in the courts; that the
pastors do most of the talking and most
of the work, and the elders find nothing
to do; that delegates 10 the presbytery
should have their expenses paid by the
church session promptly; that elders
should do more work than they now do, so
as to let the pastors be more thorough in
other duties; that elders should learn all
they can at church courts and put the in
formation before the congregation in an
address as soon as possible after return
ing from presbyteries and synods.
Elder {. S. Wood of The Savannah First
Church read an instructive paper on the
duty of elders in pastorless churches and
in mission work There was a general dis
cussion, and many interesting and valua-
bic points were brought out. Rev r. ID.
McDougall made an address on the active
church.
Tomorrow Will be deacons' day,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
THREATENS TO KILL SAM JONES.
Mrs. Jones Causes Arrest of a Man
With Imaginary Grievance.

With Imaginary Grievance.
Atlanta. Ga, July 6.-Rev. Sam Jones,
the Carteville evangelist, came down to
Atlanta to-day upon d peculiar mission.
Several days ago at the request Of me
evangelist's wife an Atlanta man giving
his name as J. F. W Reiss was arres5cd
and lodged behind the bars of the poIce
station.
It appears that Reiss, who is a German
has been laboring under the delusion hat
Rev. Sam Jones has been prosecuting
him, bounding him down in every con-
oeivable way and destroying his reputa-
ton.
With this delusion In his mind he went
up to Gainesville and paid a visit to the
house of the evangelist, who was absent.
His manner and talk caused Mrs. Jones
to believe that the man meant 10 kill Ter
husband and his arrest was brought about
in order to prevent a tragedy.
Reiss had written a lot Of maniacal let
ters to Mr.. Jones. conveying his complaint
in the most outlandish terms.
MIR. Jones came to Atlanta to-day to
see what was the matter with the man,
and what could be done with him.
In company with Judge Fife he called
at the police station and after consul
tation with Chief Marley went to the cell
of the prisoner. The evangelist addressed
the man in a kind tone and talked with
MIN for a few minutes. Reiss did not
know who it was talking to him. lie
asked, but the evangelist and the chief Ct
police thought il would be best not TO
let him know that the man whom he ne
Heved was prosecuting him was present,
and Mr.. Jones replied that his name was
Porter
When the evangelist asked the man
hat he thought of Sam Jones anyway,
he replied: ooh, he's low down rascal
The man is undoubtedly crazy and his
condition will be brought TO the
attention of the ordinary and commit
ment TO the state lunatic asylum asked
for.
Reiss came to this country from Ger
many through the efforts of Missler u
Krimmitt, emigrant agents, VINO were
operating i'm this state several years ago.
In his rawlings he frequently mentions the
names of the immigration agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
SCHOOL or TECHNOLOGY FUND.
Machinery Secured to Equip the Pro-
posed New building.

WnchAheFE secured 10 EQUIP the Pro-
posed New Building.
Atlanta, Ca, July 6.-Acting under the
provisions of the act of the last legisla-
ture the State archaeological School has
received more than $4,000 in donations Of
machinery for the establishment of a tex
tile department and is thus entitled to an
appropriation of $4,000 from the state,
which was conditioned on securing the
same amount from other sources. The
Governor has been called on for the APP
preparation and it win probably be paid in
a short while to the trustees of the school.
The contributions have been secured
through efforts of President Han, assist
ed by Oscar Elias of the Fulton Bag aud
Cotton Mills, who was a student at the
Psychological School several years ago,
and has enthusiastically devoted himself
to aiding the equipment of the textile de
partment. His connection with the cot
ton mill greatly aided in negotiations with
the manufactures of machinery
It is said thai the machinery contributed
is in large variety and viii fully equip the
building which is to be erected.
The trustees of the Technological School
propose to erect a textile building. which
will cost about 5000 and install in il The
machinery contributed. This plant they
hope to increase from time to time SO as
10 keep pace with the progress in the tex.
tile industry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
NEGRO IN A GIRLS ROOM.
Leaps Out of a Window on Being Dis
covered and Escapes.

covered and Escapes.
Waycross Ga. July Ga man, presum-
ably a negro, with bare feet, jumped out
of the window of Miss Ida LETTERS room
about o'clock this morning and escaped
from the premises under cover of the
night
Miss Jeffers was screaming "Murderr'
Burglar" Help at the top of her
voice, and the household awoke and went
to her assistance. Many men living on the
street, hearing the alarm. went to the
house of w. J. Hodgson, where the trouble
occurred, and offered to assist the family
Miss letters is from Brunswick, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Hodgson She IS
about 16 years old, and a pretty and
charming blonde.
The midnight visitor, according to her
description of him. was stout negro
wearing SLOUGH hat. and with bare feet
Miss Jeffers was badly frightened, and
she put him 10 fight with her cries for
help. The mans bare toes sank deep in
the wet ground and left the imprint of a
large foot where he landed out of the
window. The tracks were traced to the
yard fence, and then the trail was lost.
The excitement in the street at the time
of the affair was tremendous. Some peo-
pie thought murder had been committed.
The only article said to be missing from
the room was a bottle of cologne
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE.

Rev. j. w. Roberts of Atlanta Elected
President by the Trustees.
Macon, Ga, July 6.-The board of trus-
tees of Wesleyan Female College has been
in session two days, for the purpose of
electing president of that institution
Rev. J. w. Roberts, pastor of Trinity
Church at Atlanta, was elected. and has
accepted.
He has been at the college this after
noon familiarizing himself with the work
that win devolve upon him.
He Is a very able man, and it is thought
the selection augurs wen for the future of
Wesleyan.
An effort was made TO have Mrs. ]. b.
COBB elected to the presidency, but the
charter especially stipuates chat the pres
ident must be an active member of The
Methodist conference
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
COLLIER WANTS no co TO PARIS.
Win Ask TO BE Made Assistant Com
missioner to Exposition.

Atlanta, Ga, July 6,-Mayor Charles A.
Collier has gone TO Washington to make
application for appointment to the position
of assistant commissioner for the United
States to the Paris exposition. 1t is under
stood that Mayor Collier has the solid in
dorsement of the entire Georgia delegation,
together with influences from other states.
He has had a good deal of experience in
the management of eXpositions, and it Is
upon the strength of this that he seeks
the Paris appointment.
lie was president anl director general of
the recent Cotton States and International
Exposition, besides having twice managed
the Piedmont Exposition,
Ills ability in this line of work is recog-
nized and those who are familiar with
his achievements are sure that if he is
given a place by the President he Will
render valuable services to the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
Naval Reserves Enninments.

Tallahassee, Fla, July 7.-Adjt. Gen
Houstoun' In response TO requisition
for equipment for the Florida Naval Mini
tia, has been notified by the navy DEPART
ment that arms and equipment are NOT
now being issued TO the naval militia Of
the several states, as it is very probable
that most of them Will soon be mustered
into the service. when the government
will amply equip the entire force.