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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
How Hobson was Pleased.

Now that Lieut.. Richmond Pearson Hob
son, the hero of the Merrimac, is no longer
our guest, it may not be ungracious to re-
late a little incident that occurred during
his stay here, says the Philadelphia In
quirer. 1t as proof of the loyalty of the
Scotch for their own, although the prin-
cipal in this affair is truly American hav-
ing a son who was in the volunteer army
throughout the war. Lieut.. Hobson was
attending a reception given in his honor
by a prominent physician of the city, and
many of the fair women of the munich
palty were crowdng around him, eager
for a handshake or a passing word of
conversation. The Scotch lady was stand
ing by his side with friends, and they
were carrying on quite conversation with
the nations hero. After satisfying herself
that she had actually stood in the shadow
of famous man and had talked with him,
one of them, with an attempt to be super
duously complimentary, said to her friend,
MY Mrs. H., don't you wish you had a
son like that?' 81 don't know about
that" quickly replied the one appealed to.
II have three sons and 1 think every one
of them is every bit as good as our hon
ored and brave lieutenant here" All those
within hearing were astounded at the tenn
Gritty of the Americanized Scotch mother,
but Hobson, with characteristic gentle
manliness, bowed and remarked, That's
right, Mrs. H.; stand up for your own
BARNS. I was glad to hear you say that"
Before parting he presented a rose as a
token of his appreciation of the mother
who was loyal TO her sons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
Buying n Mule.

Details of a transaction as reported by
Harlem Life:
Paddock-How much do you want for
that mule?
Sellem-Sixty-fve dollars.
Paddock-Forty-five dollars for a mule
like that? Why, he isn't worth it.
Sellem-Who said anything about fortv-
five dollars?
Paddock say he isn't worth it. I'll
give you $35 for him.
Sellem-Great Scott! man, l want S65 for
him or nothing. Don't you understand?
Paddock understand he Isn't worth s45.
Sellem-I didn't say would sell him for
$45.
Paddock-You may think he is worth $i5.
but he isn't
sellem-I don't want s45 for him; I want
sxty-five.
Paddock-And I say he isn't worth $45,
and all III give is thirty-hve.
Sellem (disgusledlyl-We then, take
him for SS5. aside Great Scott If there
is anything I hate to do business with it's
q fool
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
BRIGHT BITS.

Mrs. de Goode-What did the minister
preach against to-day?
Mr.. de Goode Cwearily)-He preached
against time.-Tit-Bits.
-Englishman-Those ridiculous French
men got angry at a cartoon in Punch,
and talked of going 10 war over IT.. They
should simply have laughed it off.
American-Laugh at anything in Punch?
That's asking a good deal.-Chicago Rec
ord. 'o ~ 'sHn
Great observation-disclosures Sister-Why
did you tell Mr.. Callagain how old I am?
Elder sister-You're too young for that
to make any difference. Now, it would be
differe Mt If you were TO tell my age"
We'll, I didn't 1 only told him YOU
were ten years older than 1 am."-Truth.
-Reuben-Did We find that ready letter
writer that We bought ter write letters to
yer gal with was any help to We?
Jason-No, b'goshi All the letters in
that dinged book wuz addressed to Dear
est Amelias' and Dearest Gladyses' and
Dearest Penelopes,' and my gals name is
Mary Jane Hepsibah!-Puck
AT Davenport a soldier was brought
before the commanding officer for selling
part of his kit. when the following dia-
logue took place:
Colonel-Now, Private Murphy. why did
you sell your boots?
Private Murphy-rd worn em for two
years. sorr, and thought they were my
own property.
Colonel-Nothing of the sort, sir. These
boots belong to the Queen
Private Murphy-I'm sure I'm sorry.
sorr, but l didn't know the lady took
twelves Collapse of colonel. Tit Bits
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

There are members of the Legislature
who cannot see that there Is soon TO be a
large deficit in the treasury unless a very
great reduction is made in the appropria-
tons or there is an increase In the rate
of taxation. 1t Is difficult TO understand
why they fail to see what is 50 plain 10
the Governor the State Treasurer and
some of the brightest men in the House
and Senate. 1t cannot be possible that
they don't want to see. The explanation
is probably that they are blinded by the
interests Of the counties which they repre-
sent.
These counties-it is said that there are
about 100 of them-get more from the
treasury in school and pension money than
they pay into it. Naturally they do not
favor any legislation which reduces the
school appropriation or the appropriation
for pensions. They are satisfied. so long
as the other thirty-seven counties bear the
whole burden of the state government, and
at the same time help them to keep up
their schools and pay their pensioners.
That the treasury is threatened with a
big deficit there is no doubt. Some action
will have TO be taken by this Legislature
toward reducing the appropriations or in
creasing the tax rate if very unhappy
condition of the states financial affairs is
TO be avoided.
We have been expecting that the Gov
ernor would make some recommendat lions
in a special message to the legislature in
respect to financial matters, and there is
still reason for thinking that he will do
so. If he fails to attempt to guide the
legislature in this important matter the
people will be greatly disappointed.
One thing is evident and that is that
The people are in no condition to stand an
increase in the tax rate. The cities are
doing all they can now. and it is claimed
by the rural districts that owing to the
low price of cotton it is now difficult to
pay the present rate of taxation What
is wanted, particularly, in this state is
an equalization of assessments. 1t is as
serted. and not contradicted, that in many
counties-probably in the majority of them
property is assessed al about one-fourth
Of its market value. If this is true, why
is 1t that members of the legislature do
not take steps at once to have this wrong
righted? Do they think il right that prop
erty in one county should be assessed at
its fun market value while in another it
is assessed al only a fourth of its value?
If not, why do they hesitate to take steps
to equa,ize assessments?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
AN EXTRA SESSION NoT PRoRARLr

Some of the leaders in the currency re-
form movement have been expecting that
an extra session Of Congress would be
called In March, for the purpose of taking
up the subject of currency reform. It
seems, however that they are going to be
disappointed. The President has changed
his mind about that matter, if, in fact,
he ever favored calling an extra session.
IL Is understood now that Congress will
not be called in extra session, but il is
probable that there will be an extra ses-
sion of the Senate for the purpose of con-
sidering the treaty of peace now being ne
gotiated.
The President, 1t seems does not want
Congress to undertake any legislation for
the new territories until he has had an cp-
portunity of making a foundation for a
civil government in each of them. There
fore he will not call an extra session.
By taking that course he thinks, it Is
said, that he will be able to prevent any
foolish experiments which might put off
for years the giving to the islands gov
ernments that would enable them to begin
prosperous careers at once.
The only peculiar thing about this state
ment of the Presidents plan is the fact
that he thinks that he is better qualified
TO shape the destnies of the new possess
sions than Congress. This is a view with
which che average congressman will hard
ly agree. Still, there are some reasons for
thinking that it would be better for the
islands to be under military rule a few
months before Congress undertakes to
legisate for them. The people of the is
lands will have time to decide what they
want and Congress to make up its mind
as to what is best for them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
IyDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Special Notices-Ship Notices. Georgia
Export and Import C>snpany; Notice OF
An Application to the Legislature for
Act Incorporating the Town of Pooler;
Proposals for Suitable Quarters for the
Oglethorpe Club; Supply Depot G. S. Van
Horne; Four Corners for Sale, C. II. Dor
set; 1t Win Pay You 20 Read This Care
fully, Drayton Grocery Company; Fine
Groceries, Abercorn Grocery Company.
Business Shakespeare Cigars
acknowledgements for Fresh Beef, G..
w. Ruthers. Major & c. s.. U. S. A.
Clothing Department, Leopold Adler
Ladies' and Misses Departmental
Levys.
The officers and Members of the Seventh
Army Corps Have Iearned-Levy's.
Good Fishing on Duffy Street-C. A.
Munster.
Mineral Water-Apollinaris.
Hides and Beeswax-A. Enrich & Bro.
Medical-Dr. Williams Pink Pills; Cuti-
cura Soap; DIR. Kennedy's Favorite Rene
dy: Ayers Cherry Pectoral; Hoods Sar-
saparilla; Bradfeld's Female Regulator.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

1t looks more and more as if Spain were
merely trying to drive hard bargain in
the matter of the Philippines. 1t is not d
question of honor with the Spaniards now,
but one Of money. Probably the most
Disappointing thing for our enemy that
could happen would be for the Americans
to reinquish all claim to the Philippines
and tell Spain TO retain them-if she could.
The Insurgents could probably put Spain
cut. if the Americans were to withdraw
and leave matters just as they are. What
Spain wants is not to retain her posses
sion" of the Islands, but to get all the
money she can for dead horse"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

IF 1 had plenty of money to do with as
wished" said Senator Lindsay of Ken
lucky to party of friends the other morn
ing, according to the Washington Star
I'D have music played at all my meals
and get cigars made at $50 a hundred.
Those are two luxuries l would most sure
ly indulge myself in. I'd have the music
played by a small orchestra, say a horn
and two or three violins and flute and
a base viol, and I'd have it play soft, har-
monious airs while l ate, and now and
then I'd have some vocal music given by
colored voices. There's a peculiar har-
mony in negro's singing tone. I'd have
EN- sing such things as When the Wa
termelon Hangs Upon the Vine That's a
song calculated to inspire the most slug
gish appetite. l remember hearing il
once upon a Mississippi river boat A lot
of us were aboard and i'm the party was
Hooker of Mississippi. There were some
darkies aboard who played Instrumental
music with banjos, guitars and fiddle
I asked them if they ever sang, and they
said they did sometimes. Well. thew
struck up When the Watermelon Hangs
Upon the Vine Hookers had never heard
it before and it neary set him crazy"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
PERSONAL.

Rev Hiram Bingham of Honolulu has
devoted the greater part of his life to the
preparation of a technical treatise on the
Micronesian languages and dictionary
thereof, and now, when the work would
have been especially valuable. he has lost
the manuscript The Honolulu police are
engaged in looking for the missing book,
and reward has been offered for it's re-
cOVery.
The resignation from the marine corps
of Lieut.. f. A. Kinne who was promoted
from the ranks for gaIlantry during the
warts said 10 be due to his desire to escape
cehsure for appearing with detachment
OF marines at a theatrical performance
given at music hall al Portsmouth. A
sergeant and corporal who participated in
the affair have already been reduced to the
ranks.
-Aau Charlotte Embden, the only sur
Viving sister of Heinrich Hene, has Just
celebrated her ninety-eight birthday. She
received many congratula tons, including
presents of flowers and hundreds of letters
and dispatches. The Emperor of Austria
sent her photograph of the late empress,
and returned a collection of the poets let
ters which Frau Embden had presented to
her majesty in 1892.
"A great landed proprietor named Birk-
ner, in Western Prussia, has presented the
Emperor William with his estate of Cadi-
neu, comprising a splendid manor house
and an area of nearly 5000 acres. The es-
tale, which contains extensive preserves.
is one of the most valuable in the pro-
vince. Birkner, who is married, but has
no children, first intended leaving it to his
majesty In his last WILL but now asked
him to accept it at once. The emperor has
done SO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Thirty years ago, according to a con-
temporary, there were only two colleges
for women. The first graduating classes
Of these two colleges numbered seventeen
and four. Now there are some 300 colleges.
the doors of which are open to women, and
the average classes Of the larger iustitu-
tions devoted exclusively TO the education
of women number 200 students Every
year the facilities for the education of wo-
men in colleges Is being extended. and ad-
ditional colleges are opening their doors
10 coeducation. san the girls are calling
for more room. All over the country there
IS a clamor for increased opportunities for
women 70 secure higher educations. Il is
a very encouraging sign of the times that
efforts are being made on all hands to
meet the demand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Reports from Honolulu seem to indicate
that the worst of all the army camps is
the one at that place. Typhoid fever Is
raging there and the infection is so gen
eral that il interferes seriously with the
movement of the men either onward TO
Manila or back TO this country. The other
day the transport Arizona was started
from Honolulu for Manila with troops
aboard. 1t was deemed prudent to anchor
the ship outside the harbor for three days
in order that it might be ascertained
whether there was infection aboard, since
it would take twenty days to reach Manila.
And sure enough before the three days
were out several cases of typhoid and a
number of other cases of high fever de-
veloped. At last advices The transport had
not sailed, and there was doubt as to what
time she would sail If at ALL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
The Cotton Planters.
New York Commercial Advertiser (Rep)

1t looks as if force of necessity would
drive Southern planters to diversity their
crops, and thus put it out of the power of
bad cotton years to spread disaster The
cotton crop is now so enormous and the
price has so declined that the crop is an
unstable reliance for the prosperity of a
section that has nothing else TO rely upon.
Planters and farmers who raise only cotton
and rely upon the sale of cotton 10 fur
nish them with everything else are in bad
case when cotton is Improbable. The
time IS approaching when every wise
Southern farmer viii devote only part of
his land to cotton and raise corn and live
stock enough to keep him independent
Hhea the cotton market is fat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

From Louisville Courier-Journal Dem

The negro regiments are rapidly trying
TO dispel the good name the Tenth made
for them in battle a Santiago by their
conduct in peace both here and in Cuba.
Gen. Wood says he has never reckoned
upon them as an element of strength be-
cause of their lack of discipline and thiev-
ing habits. They have killed, fought and
stolen wherever they have been garrison
ed, and it seems that they are only valu-
able in battle. Courage is a great thing
for soldiers, but il will not make entire
amends for characterization and theft in
camp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Mr.. Watson of Georgia ought 60 send
the assurances of his distinguished con-
sideration and sympathy to the Hon. Will
liam Vincent Allen of Nebraska. Senator
Allen declares that he was sold out by
the fusionists." MIR. Watson knows pre-
cisely what that is like
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Carter Harrison of Chicago has sprung
little mine under Alleged. He says that
at the last Democratic national conven-
ton Alleged worked tooth and nail against
Bryan and in favor of Bland; therefore
Harrison considers himself a better sill
Yer and Bryan man than Altgeld is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Haven't they got those seventeen miss
ing votes in Nevada counted yet? There
were only four or five precincts to hear
from at last advices; and the country is
beginning TO &c: anxious TO know whether
Santa Claus Stewart is or not going to be
on the editorial staff Of the Congressional
Record for another term
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

The negroes OF Indiana have organized
''juntR the functions of which are to
be something like those of the Cuban
junta in Washington That is 10 say, a
committee of five Indiana negroes is 10
be appointed TO go to Washington ana tell
the President and Congress how to do their
duty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Spain is now supplant for mercy In
former times she had other countries on
their knees before her. asking for mercy.
Did she ever show il? As a conquerer.
Spain has never regarded the moral or
other rights of the conquered. She has
been cruel and grasping. sun, that is no
good reason why the United States should
be extremely harsh with Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Iemuel e. Quigg of New York says Ad-
miral Dewey is responsible for the ex-
pansion question. There would have been
no such question: says he, "if Dewey
had left Mania as soon as he destroyed
the Spanish feet and I believe he would
have left Manila promptly under orders
from Washington if that cable had not
been cut"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Now that the smoke of battle has clear
ed away from the political field, we behold
the Hon. Wharton DonneIy and the Hon.
1gnaclus Barker-or is it Wharker O'Don-
nelly and Ignacius Barton?-still running
for the presidency and vice presidency
some years heEce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Admiral Schley, who has been assigned to
the eastern EuropeaD station, will have
one of the pleasantest bnlets In the naval
service. The navy department Is begin
ming 10 receive inquiries from England as
to when Schley and his ships may be ex-
pected on that side Of the water. Our
English cousins are in the frame of mind
TO give Schley just such a reception as the
people of his own country have been fond
of according him ever since the affair Of
Santiago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
The Trusts Boominr.
From the Nashville American Dem.)

Since the elections on the Sth in which
the Republicans made gains trusts have
been bobbing up serenely. The trust
magnates know their friends and the trusts
and combines are wide-awake and have
taken immediate advantage of their op-
portunities. Their race will be run. how
ever and their downfall is scheduled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Miss Mamie Bayard, whose death at Al
gers was reported in the dispatches a
cay or two ago, was the daughter of the
late Hon. Thomas f. Bayard of Della
ware. She had been abroad for her health
for some time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Col. Roosevelt's race cost him 81, OOO four
times as much as Judge Van Wyck's cleo
ton expenses amounted to. However, Col.
Roosevelt has more to show for his money
than Judge Van Wyck has.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

Wouldn't it be a good joke if Spain should
interpose to prevent Gov Tanner of in
nois from shooting negroes seeking en-
ployment to pieces with Calling guns, on
the plea Of humanity!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

The extremes of the financial question,
gold and silver, win meet in this city
next month, when President Mckinley end
Col Bryan exchange salutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

1t is alleged that Representative-elect
Roberts of Utah is a polygamist, living
openly with three wives. Polygamy is
this charge against the new congressman
from Utah prove true, the House would
have an interesting question before it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
Champion Loser.
From the Nashville Banner Oem.)

Gen. James B. Weaver of Iowa, who
has been defeated as a Democratic can
didate for Congress. has more defeats in
more parties to his credit. perhaps, than
any man in American politics.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

newspaper correspondent in Havana
writes that Cuba is hanging between
nothingness and anarchy" Then the Gu
bans want to keep mighty still until Uncle
Sam can get prop under.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-19

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THEY oREYED ORDERS.

Obey orders unquestioningly is a work to follow, but there are times when one to whom orders are given ought to have little common sense.
 The transport Breakwater was dis patched to Mobile with cargo of army supplies. As the troops at Mobile were moving to Santiago the vessel went thither and lay there with provisions on board, while the troops were suffer ing and fighting on half rations at the front. The supercargo, if there were such a person, apparently made no ef- fort to inform the authorities of the provisions he had on board, or was un- able to find the officer to whom they were consigned. When the fighting was over, General Shafter found the Breakwater among the transports, and ordered her home with passengers from his army. It would appear that no one informed him that army supplies were on board. The captain obeyed orders took his cargo and passengers north Sanitary authorities at Hampton Roads disinfected the ship and ruined the supplies. No one seemed to have interest enough to inform them that fhera pvae a vallIab1e ca in the hold That cargo is probably dead loss, and it is found that no one is directly re- sponsible. That is. everybody obeyed orders.