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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-21

upon his own city, and attributed much OF
the success 1t has achieved to the efforts of
those who travel for Augusta In this
sentiment he was cheered, there being
many Augusta men present and the other
drummers seeming to have sufficient
knowledge of those who represent Au-
gusta houses to know that what the dis
tinguished speaker said was in every re-
spoct true.
There were but few remarks about the
war, and references to 1t were infrequent.
Mr.. Walsh said he is pre-eminently a man
of peace. but he believes in following the
leadership of those who constitute tho
government, pervertlng the famous words
of the party adherent and rendering
them, MY country, may she always be
right, but, right or wrong, my country"
Mr.. Walsh invited the convention to
meet next spring in Augusta. His hos.
pltable invitation was greeted with ap-
plause, and but little doubt is felt that
The drummers will meet there when the
time for the fifth annual convention rolls
around, The invitation of Augustus May
or was seconded by several citizens of that
city. who were heard from time to time
during the day.
Following Mr.. Walsh came National
President Joseph Wallerstein whose talk.
though informal, was TO the point He
protective association from the superior
knowledge his official connection gives him.
and the members We're greatly interested
| in all that he told them. He was particu-
| larly impressive in his talk about the inter
| changeable mileage books that are sold In
| some OF the railroad associations of the
| country. The travelling men, though they
| have tried repeatedly, nave not been sue
! cessful in inducing the roads to sell these
| mileage books. but they yet hope to do so.
| President Wallerstein believes the rail-
roads will eventually be compelled by the
| stress of public opinion 10 come around and
| sell their mileage as the travelling men
| ask.
Hon. Fleming G. duBlgnon made the
| speech that took best Of all with the drum
mers He hit the mark from the start
| when he began on his subject, The Drum
mer" and many happy wittic!sms kept the
| crowd in on uproar Two or three Incidents
| Of his experiences with travelling men were
| told with a Zest that told effectually and
| wnen the speaker reverted to the more
! logical and steruer questions suggested by
| his subject, his well known oratory was
| displayed to great advantage. The drum
mers were talking during the afternoon OF
the brilliant speech Mr.. duBignon had
| made
An address from Mr. Max Robinson. for
| NOR president OF the division. had been re-
ceiVed from his home IN VirRinia. and this
was read by Mr., Preston Herbert. Mr..
Continued on Sixth Pagel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-21
SPANISH CONSUL TO LEAVE.
Personally, However, Senior de Lago
Would Not Hesitate to Remain

PERSONALS, However, senior de Lago
Would Not Hesitate to Remain.
Senior Rafael de Lago. the Spanish con-
sui here, received Instructions last night
TO turn over his consulate to the French
consul and prepare to go to Spain at
once. II is understood he turned his con-
sulate over to Monsieur Chastenet and will
leave to-day.
Senior de Lago was seen at his Office in
the Kelly building yesterday morning be-
fore he had heard from Washington. by
a representative of the Morning News.
OF course, ne could not discuss the pend
ing crisis In affairs between this govern
ment and his own. EIe expected to
go to Spain this summer. but under very
different circumstances, as he was to have
had a leave of absence after six years con-
tinuous service in the consular corps He
has made a number of friends during his
residence in Savannah and regrets very
much the emergency which compels him
to leave.
80 far as l myself am concerned" he
said, 81 would not hesitate at all TO re-
main here in Savannah. There is no
need of fear here for personal safety, and
if ] were in business as a merchant I
would certainly stay. But, of course.
from the standpoint Of propriety, 1 will
have to go.
Senior de Lago seemed to regret very
much the serious turn affairs have taken,
and evidently does not believe there is
sufficient cause for hostilitles. Even the
case of the Maine, he considers, under the
circumstances. should be made the sub
ject OF diplomatic negotiations. Senior de
Lago has been an able and most courteous
those who know him VIII regret to see
him go aWav
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The UItimatuD,.

This important paper wiz be given to the
public to-day. Il is expected to be very
warm document, and will cause some trou-
bile in the waters near Cuba. Pending the
commencement of the fight. Hicks is hav,
ing his establishment covered with a eoor
of the most peaceful and pure white en-
amel. It will Intensity the already hand
some front. and make Elcks the most at
trnctive building IN the city. Hicks win
be open before during and after The war.
and he has made every arrangement m
keep his restaurant az all times right M
10 the mark-ad.
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Funeral of Mrs. Walter.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Christina
Walter took place yesterday afternoon
and was very largely attended. The ser
vice was read by Rev. DR.. Schaeffer. The
choir sang Some Sweet Day ana Good
Night" at the grave. The pall-bearers
were Mr.. John A. Winburn. Mr.. A. Krel-
ser, Mr.. Adam Kessel Mr. Henry Kol-
shorn. Mr.. e. A. NJ. Schroeder and Mr..
Martin Helmken. The floral offerings
were profuse. Mrs. Walter was 81 years
OF age and had been resident OF Savan-
nah for forty-three years. She was a
most estimable lady and was beloved bv
all who knew her She leaves two daugb-
ters, Mrs. J. ~. Hemken and Mrs. J. W
Ehlers, and two sons, William Augustus
Walter and Charles Francis Walter.
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"HEAvEN HELP THOSE WHO HE'LL
THEMSELVES"
There Is No Royal Road to Wealth.
seIf-HeIp VIII Always Beat Good

n.
seIf-HeIp VIII Always Beat Good
Luck.
There is crowd of mourners in every
city who are constantly bewailing their
bad luck" They tell of the chances they
had to make fortunes, but they didn't
make them. They point out tracts of land
or city lots which they once had the op.
portunity of buying, but did not buy. and
tell how much the property is now worth.
To hear them talk one would think that
they had been robbed or cheated out OF
their own by the parties who now own the
property. Now, the truth is those erowl-
ers never had chance to make money
out of such an investment for the reason
that they had not the nerve to take the
risk.
There are just as good openings for prof
liable investments to-day as existed in
years gone by, but people who complain of
their bad luck will miss them now Just
as heretofore
Savannah will keep on growing, and
some day Ninth street will be like Gwin-
nett street, the center of the city, and
then, after while longer, 1t will be away
down town of course that won't be
next year. but 1t will be some year. I
know piece of property which could have
been purchased when / was young in the
business for $4,000, and on time. Ten wears
afler $l50.O00 would not have been a good
selling price for It. I know another tract
of land which was bought for $1,000. part
of which has netted the purchaser over
$4,000, and he still has a few lots left
/ remember very well that when | heard
of his paying 5000 for the property l
thought he was as crazy as a Congresa-
man. l have changed my mind since I
did not then know as much about the nos
sibilities of Savannah as I do now IF 7
don't sell those Ninth street lots this wear
know that the owners will lose no money
by waiting until next year, as every year
enhances their value. However. I shall
endeavor to carry out my Instructions to
sell the property. and shall try another
Bargain Sale" of Ninth street lots as
soon as the signs of the times" indicate
that buyers have gotten over the scare
about the war. Don't talk about pad
Luck" and don't buy elsewhere, but wait
for the Bargain Sale OF Lots" on Ninth
street. c. H. Dorsett, Auctioneer.-ad.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. SARAH POSTEL.L
Her Remains Laid to Rest in Laurel
Grove

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah B. Postell
took place yesterday afternoon at 4:SO
o'clock from the residence of her son-in-
law, Mr.. George J. Mills, No POS Hall
street, east. Besides the immediate
friends, many were present from the In
dependent Presbyterian Church of which
Mrs. Postell was a member of long stand
ing.
The service was simple, and was con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. James Y Fair of the
Independent church, and Rev. Mr.. w. A.
Nisbet of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Flowers were sent by loving friends as
the last earthly tribute to be paid one
who had lived to such ripe age and been
so useful to the community in which she
lived. The pall-bearers were Mr.. Ran
dolph Anderson, Mr.. VIM. L. Wakelee,
Mr.. D. r. Thomas, Mr. Charles NJ. Gill
bert and Mr.. Joseph W. Preston. a
After the service at the house the re-
mains were conveyed to Laurel Grove
cemetery for interment.
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Harris LIthia water Is superior 20 an
other liihia waters. and Is the cheapest.
Also the freshest, coming TO the city every
other day. Only % cents a gallon, bought
OF LivlngstOn.-ad.
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Or. TABB IN CHARGE.

succFcds ActIhH suFEtoh JhrrcII In
the Marine Hospital Service.
DR.. j. G. farrell, acting United States
marine hospital surgeon at Savannah, has
been relieved from duty, and DR.. S. r.
Tabb assistant surgeon, recently at Chi
cago. has assumed charge. Dr. Tabb ar
rived yesterday morning. lie is a Virgin
ian. and h. formerly OF Richmond Or.
farrell has been IN charge OF the service
here since DR. Oakley was assigned TO
duty In the yellow fever section last fan.
and combined the duties OF the Office with
his private practice.
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THE DIAMOND ROBBERY CASE.
Suit of Miss LoughIin Against Wat
son q Powers on Trial.

Suit of Miss LOughIfn Against Wat
son a Powers on Trial.
The trial of the suit of Mary z. Lough-
lin against Watson & Powers. proprietors
of the De Soto Hotel, was begun in the
City SQUIRT yesterday afternoon. Miss
Loughlin is suing for 1897, the value
placed on some diamonds and jewelry
stolen from her room at the hotel March
&c. 1893
The robbery was quite a noted one at
the time. The matter was placed in the
hands of detectives, who thought they
traced the thieves to New York in the
person of two or three of the hotels em-
ployes, but for some reason, they were not
brought back 10 Savannah. The property
was never recovered. The plaintiff is rep
resented by Mr.. R. r. Richards and the
defendants by Mr.. w. r. Leaken. The
first trial of the suit resulted in a mis-
trial The trial of the case will be con-
tinued this morning.
The suit of Diana Shigg against the
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad
for 5000 damages for the killing of her
husband, Abelard Shigg, about five miles
from Savannah March g. 1896, came up
also in the City Court The plaintiff, rep
resented by Messrs. O'Connor, O'Byrne &
Hartridge, alleged that the killing occurred
at the crossing of a public road, and that
the engineer failed to blow his whistle to
give warning, but failing to prove that the
Norwood granted a non-suit. Messrs.
Denmark, Adams & Freeman represented
the defendant company.
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Judge Norwood fined Juror Eugene Luke
81 yesterday for being fifteen minutes late.
The jury was ordered to report at 9
o'clock. Judge Norwood said he would in
sist on the Jurors appearing promptly, and
for that reason ordered the clerk to enter
the fine.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-11-06
NORTH DAKOTA FORECAST.
Estimates and Returns Have Al
WHY'S offered Widely There.

FARGO, ". D., Nov. 5.-(Special.) .)-The
political situation in North Dakota has al
ways been uncertain, and election returns
widely different from ante-election estimates.
This wear is no exception to the rule. II pos
sible the situation is more complex than
ever The Democrats have raised the issue
of extravaganza in the administration OF STATE
affairs and have used this to good effect: The
fight on Hallard made by the w. c.. 7. u;
makes It probable that he will be defeatea
by some 5000, which may effect the balance
of the ticket in some quarters. The Repub-
lican state committee claims all the party
ticket is sure of election by majorities rang
ing from $500 to 1900 The fusion commit
tee claims but from 2,OGO to 2,5C0 on the
state ticket. B. F. spalding, Of Fargo. is
II. NJ. Creel, of DEVILS Lake, the fusion
nominee Spalding is unpopular in his home
county and it is thought will run behind the
ticket F. B. Fancher, of Jamestown. pres
ent commissioner of Insurance is the Re
publican nominee for governor against d.
NJ Holmes of Grand Forks. There is con-
siderable Republican dissatisfaction III Grand
Forks and Walsh counties, ent5endered in
the last convention and due to several incl
dents of the campaign. Great attention is
being paid the legislative tickets, as
United States senator, to succeed Roach, is
to be elected this winter. There are thirteen
hold-oyer senators-eight Republican and five
fusion. leaving eighteen to be elected. Re-
publicans claim twelve of these. The fusion
lists claim the Republicans will get eight and
they five, the balance doubtful.
Sixty-eight representatives will be elected
for the house, the Republicans claiming 49,
publicans IS and placing eleven in the doubt
fllI
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-11-06
DOUBTFUL CLAIMANTS.
South Dakota Republicans and Pop.
u1ists Make Predictions.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Nov. 5.-The
state campaign has been marked by
energetic work by leaders on both
sides, and apathy among the voters. A
complete state and congressional and
legislative ticket is to be chosen The
Republicans are fighting against a
fusion Of Populists, Democrats and free
silver Repub leans. The Prohibitionists
have ticket in the field, but it will not
secure 1000 votes. The Republicans
have forced the fighting on national
issues, and have urged upon voters the
duty of standing by the administration
The Republican platform declares un-
equivocally for the gold standard. The
fusionists have avoided the silver issue,
where possible, have criticised the ad-
ministration's conduct of the war, and
have urged their claims to suffrage
on the strength of having passed a
stringent anti-railroad law two years
ago. Chairman Harried, of the Repub-
lican state committee, predicts victory
for the state ticket, and says two Re
publicans will be elected to succeed two
POpulists in congress. Chairman Kidd,
of the Populist state committee, pre-
diets the election of the fusion ticket
by not less than 5000. Both sides are
doubtful about the Legislature.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-11-06
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT.
Democrats Have a Big Plurality to
Overcome in Wisconsin,

democrats nave q b1g Plurality to
Overcome in WISCONSIN,
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Nov. 5.-With
two or three more important meetings
to be held under the auspices of the
two leading parties taking part in the
political struggle in Wisconsin the cam
paign will have come to a close There
are six state tickets in the field from
which the voters will have a chance
to make a choice. The chairmen of
the Republican and Democratic state
central committees claim to be sure of
victory, the former by from 10000 to
50,000 plurality. In this election the
Democrats to win must overcome a
plurality of nearly 100000 votes of two
years ago. OF the ten congressman TO
be chosen, the chances greatly favor
the Republicans, as the election will be
held under the apportionment of dis
tricts as mapped out by the Repub-
licans under the last gerrymander. The
Republicans ought to elect seven out
of the ten, and may get one or two
more, if not a full delegation. The leg
islature will without doubt under the
same conditions, be in control of the
Republicans. There are sixteen hold
over Republican senators out of a to-
tai in the upper house of thirty-three
and the Republicans should return
sixty-five out of 100 members to the
assembly. This will result in Wiscon
sin sending a Republican United States
senator to the national congress TO
succeed John L. Mitchell, whose term
expires on the 4th of March
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-11-06

in naming successor to Senator Cul-
lom. The Republicans claim sixteen
of the districts, giving ten to the Dem
ocrats. The latter. on the other hand.
say they will elect seventeen senators
and the Republicans four, calling.
among others, the five Chicago dis
tricts doubtful. The present congress
sional delegation consists of seventeen
Republicans, four Democrats and one
fusionist. The Republicans assert that
they will gain one or two seats. The
fident of carrying EChidago and, if they
do. the expectatiohsof Several new con-
gressmensmay be gealized. Silver form
ed a part of the basis of the campaign
of the Democrats Iinsthe congressional
districts, considerable stress being laid
also on the McCleaary bill, which it was
maintained would.Eif Based, result in
a bankers trust.s The Republicans
urged adherence to the gold standard
and the necessity Of }efecting men who
would support the policy of the admin
istration in dealing with expansion and
other questions arising out of the
SHaOich war 3 -r=f
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-11-06
NEW YORK SUMMED UP.
The Democrats Have the Better
Chance for Success.

The Democrats Have the Better
Chance for Success.
NEW YORK, Nov. 5-There are five
state tickets in nomination in New York
as follows: Republican, Democratic.
Citizens Union, Socialist Labor and
Prohibition. The Citizens-Union vote
is altogether an unknown quantity,
probably important only if the two old
parties shall be close; that of the So
cIai1st-Labor party may approximate
10000, while the Prohibition vote has
not often been much in excess of 10, 000
Besides state officers there will be elect
ed on Tuesday next a. legislature that
will choose a United States senator to
succeed Edward Murphy Jr., Demo-
crat. Thirfyfour representatives in
congress will also be elected.
The Republican campaign has been
al aggressive one and notable for the
energy with which Col. Roosevelt con-
Quoted his canvass. Within one week
the last week of October-he traver-
from west to east, delivering close upon
one hundred addresses, some of them
Of considerable length
Judge Van Wyck pursued very diff
ferent course His public addresses
have not exceeded ten, and these were
delivered at such places as Buffalo,
Rochester, Utica, Elmira, Albany and
New York. The Democratic candidates
for state offices and for congress per-
sistently refused to be led into discus
sion of the currency or other national
issues.
The potency of New York City (or
Greater New York; as a factor is shown
by the fact that it casts nearly as many
ballots as all the rest Of the state and
that there are greater variations in
the party lines inathe city than "up the
state" For example, in 1890, Black,
Republican, for governor mad a pur-
ality of 60,0S1 over Democrats of both
the free silver and the gold standard
wings, while in 1897 the Democratic
judicial nominee had a plurality of
1854
The state senate has a membership
of fifty, and the assembly Of 100. AS
at present constituted, there is a Re-
publican majority of twenty-eight on
joint ballot. Senator Murphy, who is
the candidate for reelection, has had
charge Of the Democratic legislative
campaign. The Republicans are dis
posed to concede a reduction of their
majority in the legislature, but profess
a confidence that they will have a
working majority in both houses
There has been no crystallization Of
sentiment upon the question OF VINO, IN
the event of Republican control, shall
be elected to the United States senate
Democrats confidently expect to gain
three or more congressman in districts
below the Harlem river, and possibly
many in upstate districts. The Re
publicans do not feel sanguine Of
maintaining the preponderance of
twenty Eight, as against six Demo-
Gratis in the New York delegation.
The registration in Greater New
York this year, while not as heavy as
last year. gives promise of a large
vote being brought out, the figures be-
ing, this year 500, ,6S9; last year, SGT 1872
The vote ordinarily is about per cent
less than the registration
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-11-06
WITH DEMONSTRATION.
Exciting Campaign Was Closed in
the State of Ohio.

EXc1t1nS campaign was Closed in
the State of Ohio
CINCINNATI, O., Nov. 5.-The cam
paign closed here tonight, as it did
elsewhere in Ohio, with de,nonstra-
items. In this county, which includes
the First and Second congressional
districts, there has been no speaking
except by local talent until tonight
when Hon. Charles Emory Smith. post
master general; Gen. Charles III. Gros-
Venor, congressman from the Athens
district, and others addressed the Re-
publicanS at Music hall. In escortine.
the distinguished visitors to the hall
the Republican clubs gave quite a.
street parade in the rain. The Demo-
Gratis closed the campaign with meet
ings addressed by local candidates
fractional differences have caused indie
pendent and fusion tickets here the
past two years, but this year there
are straight party tickets only. For
this reason the Republicans will like
ly elect both congressman, but the old
factional lines may affect their county
ticket. The only national issue agitat-
ed here was on sustaining the national
administration with a Republican ma
jority in congress. Neither side dis
cussed the tariff, currency or other
questions. There are five state tickets
Republican, Democratic, Prohibition.
Socialist and Reformers. All have full
tickets here and in other cities, but
in some counties the Socialists and Re
formers are not recognized. While the
Republicans will likelyScarry the state.
the Democrats claim the Republicans
cannot gain any congressman. On the
last presidential vote the Republicans
secured fifteen and the Democrats six
congressman in Ohio. -.