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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
Covers "A Mile and Fifty Yards at
Newport in ;43.

Newport in 1913.
Cincinnati, o., April 1.-THE fastest race
of the season was run over the Newport
track to-day, and a new record for mile
and fifty yards on that course established.
Imp, the speedy daughter of imp. Wag-
ner-Fondling, made the remarkable time
and did it with ease. She covered the dis
very best throughout, and the betting con-
tinues brisk.
Jockey Joe Hall, who was injured last
fall at Latonia and narrowly escaped be-
ing killed, was riding at Newport and
landed his first winning mount to-day ON
Horace in the last race. Summaries:
First Raee-Five and one-half furlongs.
Purity, to l, won, with Cyclone, 4 to /
and to 2. second and Hoffman, u to l.
third. Time 1:O734.
Second Race-Four furlongs. Satin Slip
per. to 5, won, with Dolly Regent to
and even, second, and Grievance, to l,
third. Time :49A.
Third Race-Dlile and fifty yards. Imp,
even, won. with What Next. 2 to l and Z
to TO- second, and Sister Stella 13 to 5,
third. Time 4S.
Fourth Race-Four and a half furlongs.
Kentucky Colonel l to A. won. with Mac
Carren, to 1 and 3 to 5. second. and Ern-
est Wilkes, 20 to /, third. Time 55A
Fifth Race-Six furlongs. Eggler, 10 10
/, won, with Rotha, 6 to and l to 2, sec
ond, and Eunomia, to 2. third. Time
lisa
Sixth Race-Five and half furlongs.
Horace to l, won, with Dave S., to
and even, second, and Charlotte c.. 10 to l,
third Time 10TH.
Washington, April 12.-The second day of
the Washington Jockey Clubs meeting at
Bennings was fair and featureless. The
track was good, the weather perfect and
the crowd a trfe larger than on the OPEN
ing day. Summary:
First Race-Five and one-half furlongs
Gen. Maceo 3 10 l, won, with Tappan, 4
TO l and to 5. second, and South Africa,
to l, third. Time 109l2.
Second Race-Arlington stakes half
mile. Prestigtatrice, 8 TO ), won, with Sis
ter Fox. to and to 2, second, and
Chimisette, 20 to 1, third. Time O:5O
Third Race-Mile. fiesta, to 2, won,
with Glenoine, to 1 and 10 5, second.
and knight of the Garter to 10, third.
Time :46.
Fourth Race-Half mile jTryshena. 20
to l. won, with Holden, 20 to 1 and Z to I,
second, and Deceptive to 1, third. Time
0:51.
Fifth Race-Maiden hurdle, mile and
half over six jumps. Valorous, 2 10 /. won,
with Squaw, to and out, second, and
Risque, 10 8, third. Time not taken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
CIRCUIT oHAsERs ON CYCLES.
Professionals Fresh From Florida
Ride at Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, April 12.-Several of the
circuit chasers who have been wintering
in Florida, met here and gave Atlanta
cyclers some good racing tonight.
A large crowd witnessed the racing
which included several dashes by local
men. Following is summary of the pro-
fessional events:
One-Mile, Open, PROFESSIONALLY Eaton
won, with Kendall Spier second. Time,
2:23 3-5. In this event the third man, r.
Walthour, was disqualified for striking his
pacing tandem and throwing the riders.
Two-Mile Handicap-Jay Eaton won,
with r. Walthour second and John Chap
man third. Time. 5:2l.
One Mile, Consola tion-M. A. Elliott won
with Carroll Jack second and Bert Re-
pine third. Time, 2:05.
Another meeting will be held here
April %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
The State Council of the Order Holds
an Election.

Augusta Ga, April 12.-The state council
OF the Catholic Knights of America to-day
elected p. j. O'Connor of Savannah dele
gate 70 the supreme council. and P. NJ
Mulherin of Augusta alternate. The coun-
Gil also elected the following:
President Georgia State Council-P. M
Mulherin of Augusta
Vice President-T. w. Duffy of Macon.
Secretary-W. L. Bremen of Augusta.
tTreasurer-John ]. Doonan
The next biennial session will be held
at Savannah in April, 1900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
ROMANCE AT THE ALTAR,
Niece of Gen. Gordon Married to a
PhiIadeIphian.

Atlanta, Ga, April Sutherland"
the beautiful home of Gen. John B. Cor
don, was the scene of a notable marriage
to-day. The contracting parties are his
granddaughter, Miss Lutte Gordon, and
Walter Thompson
Bishop Nelson performed the ceremony
Gen. Gordon gave the bride away.
The lovely girl and the gallant looking
old warrior made an impressive picture
as they entered the drawing room, where
the ceremony was performed
Mr.. Thompson, who is of a prominent
Philadelphia family, and Miss Gordon met
in Europe last summer their courtship be-
ing romantic one.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. louie
NJ Gordon, the widow of the late Walter
Gordon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
state Convention to BE Held To-day
at Macon

state Convention to BE Held To-day
at Macon.
Macon. Ca. April 12.-The Knights of
Honor of Georgia will hold their annual
meeting here tomorrow in Masonic Hail.
About 100 delegates have been booked for
the convention. Among the distinguished
visitors is John P. Shannon of Elberton,
vice supreme dictator of the National
Knights of Honor.
The convention will elect officers and
grand representatives to the supreme
grand lodge.
The finance and other committees have
been in session at the Hotel Lanier to-day
arranging business so that the convention
can probably get through with one days
session.
The Royal Arch Chapter and Grand
Council of Masons will meet In Macon
April g. Circulars are being sent out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
RULING AGAINST ROLAND REED.
Decision In Favor of Miss Rush and
Miss Myers Affirmed.

Macon, Ca, April 12.-Advices from New
Orleans are that the case of Roland Reed
has been reversed, and the cases of Miss
Isodore Rush and Mrs. Myers affirmed.
This was a suit for damages against
the Southern railway, tried. before Judge
Speer in this city. The plaintiffs won in
court here and the defendant road ap-
peaed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13

Some Valuable Hints TO BicycIists For
the Coming Season.

The bicycle has made a revolution
in the world
1t has produced new race of men
and women.
Bicycling is pleasant and agree
able, and for this very reason is often
dangerous.
Why?
Because it brings a strain which
you do not realize! In the pleasure
and excitement of the action this
strain is unnoticed
Those who ride, both male and
female. frequently feel pains in the
muscles. the loins, and across the
back, a strange WEAKNESS, bearing
down sensations, and other depres-
sions. Now these feelings are the
result of over-exertion. You may rot
notice them at first, but they are
certain to wear you out unless
checked.
There are many noted bicyclists
who will probably visit this country
the present season. Among this
number is Mr.. Kendrick Lewis,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
BRUNSWICK BELLICOsE.
Naval Reserves and Rinemen Fight
"a Sham Battle.

Brunswick, Ga, April 12.-The war spirit
is rampant here tonight The torpedo
division of the Naval Reserves. fftv
strong, under Lieut.. Wright. fought =
sham battle with the Brunswick Riflemen
under Capt. Dart. The battle was IN
heralded, and when the firing commenced
lt aroused the city. Crowds hocked TO
the scene and cheered enthusiasticallv
The torpedo division represented the
Maine survivors, and the Rifemen the
Spaniards. The Rihemen surrendered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
Lieut.. Russen ordered North.

Athens. Ca, April 12.-Leut Robert L,
Russell Of the United States navy, who has
been spending several days in Athens with
his mother, received orders to-day from
the navy department to report for duty az
New York. He left at once for that CITY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
HOMES AT YOUR PRICE.
HOMES BUILT To SUIT YOU,
HOMES SOUTH OF ANDERSON

NLAFt ftICE.
The progressive spirits of those manag-
ing the Chatham Real Estate and I'm
provement Company, a strictly local cor
poration appreciating the desire of the ar
tisan and wage Garner to acquire a snug
home in which to house those nearest and
dearest to them submit this offer: They
will sell a lot and build a house to suit
your wishes for 10 per cent of the cost
of the contract and permit you to pay the
balance due in a rental covering a period
OF ten years. Their representative will be
on the ground daily from to o'clock d.
m. NJ. ]. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
No. IA Bryan street, east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
FOUNDRY IRON COMBINE.
All the manufacturer West of the
AIIeghenies in 1t.

Cleveland, o., April 12.-The initial steps
toward the formation of one of the biggest
combinations in the history of the iron
business were taken at a meeting hello
here to-day.
Practically all the manufacturers of
foundry iron between the Allegheny and
Rocky Mountains were represented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
SUNK BY HER ANCHOR,

FIulNe Pierces the Bottom of a Span
ish steamer.
New Orleans, April 12.-The British
steamship Floridian, from Liverpool via
Mexican ports, reports that about April 5.
at 10 a. m, the Spanish steamer Santo Do
mingo, anchored off Progresso, Mexico,
drifted on top of her anchor, the fluke of
which pierced her bottom, causing her to
sink, The passengers, mail and crew were
all safely landed. The Santo Domingo
was to have sailed the next day for New
York via Havana. 1t is believed that she
will be raised
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
COPARTNERsHIP.

The undersigned have this day formed
a copartnership for the general practice
of law under the firm name of NcLaws
& Cain. with offices in Board of Trade
building.
Savannah, Ca, April IL, 1898.
u. II. McLAws.
JAS. r. CAIN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
NOTICE.

We have secured from Messrs. Wyckoef
Seamans & Benedict, manufacturers Of
Inc remington Standard Typewriter. the
now prepared 10 put your machines in as
good condition as could be done at the
factory.
DEARTNG & HULL
Sole Dealers for Savannah.
10 Drayton street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
PAxToN's I'D BIG POISON.

PAXTON'S I'D BIG POISON.
HousekeeDers are reminded that
now Is the time to use this WELL
known preparation and keep your
premises free from this disgusting
little pest. Bottles % cents each.
Defensive Find will make old
clothing look like new. Bottles 25c
each.
SOLOMONs & co.,
Congress st. and Dull st. Branch
store.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
CATTLE BUYING FoR THE WEST.
A Total of s2,5OO,O 900 to BE Invested
i'm Georgia.

Americas, Ga. April 1.-THE local agent
for a Western company buying cattle here
said this afternoon that purchases would
cease until the war scare subsidies. 1t is
estimated that 100000 has already been
paid for cattle in Southwest Georgia, and
the company will eXpend 100000 add.
tional if cattle can be procured One ship
ment of 600 head leaves Americas tonight
via the Central Railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13

Ladies Black or Brown Soft Vici Kid
Bicycle Lace Boots new 15-inch CUT,
with black or brown cloth top, hansome
soles, beautiful fitting boot. regular price
of these were $3.50; take your choice now
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
AUGUSTA TROOPS INSPECTED.
CreditabIe Showing Made on sbor
Notice.

Notice.
Augusta, Ga, April 12-The battalion was
inspected tonight at the armory by Col
w E. Jones of Waynesboro and Maj. Bar
nard, U. S. A. There were 157 men pres
ent in uniform for inspection out Of an
enlistment of 2l9 This was on three hours
notice to the officers of the battalion. and
was considered a very creditabe showing
on short notice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
MEETINGS.
SAVANNAH YACHT CLUR

IT -A40-E1AHA Il lNNEII OINH.
A meeting of the Savannah Yacht Club
viii be held at the Club House Wednes.
day, 18th inst, at $50 p. m.
The amendment to Article III of BY.
laws, adopted at last meeting, will be
presented for confirmation.
Election of members, etc.
"A. S. BACON Commodore.
VIM H. CRANE, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
Why Lose Money
When You Can
Buy Cheaper Here?

Your pocketbook may be full, but you MIGHT
as well stop that leak caused by paying too for your
footwear You might well your money that some
one else makes The mission of this store is to sell
reliable shoes at the lowest possible prices that atsfac
tory footwear be found If you will watch our ad.
vertisements and will always come here when Won want
buy shoes you will find the end of year that
shoe spendings have been great many dollars less than
they would otherwise have been. The way we build
big business is by saving money for you
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13

UNITED HYDRAULIC COTTON PRESS
COMPANY.
An adjourned meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF the United Hydraulic Cotton Press
Company will be held at the Office of
Messrs. John F. Wheaton & Co.. at -
O'Clock noon Thursday, April IA, 1898, for
the election of directors and other mat
ters of importance.
j. CHARLTON BARBOUR, Sec'y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
SPECIAL NOTICE.

1 make a speciality of country and city
orders The very finest and cheapest Lii
quors, Wines etc, shipped to any part of
the country or city on short notice. VIII
send price list on application.
MAX STERN, Agent,
Is and II Broughton. East
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13

Gamblers MOther-in-Law Dead.
Macon, Ga, April 12.-Mrs. ]. w. vii.
liams, Sr., of Jones county, died to-day
She was the mother of Mrs. Allen D.
Chandler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-13
IMP FULL OF SPEED.

'ps you in good health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Visitors From SPACE.

Whatever be their origin, it would
seem that these solid bodies (meteorites)
are hurtling through space at velocities
which may he anything between 10 and
80 miles second. If they come near
enough to this earth to be attracted by
il, their course is changed. and present
~ they enter our atmosphere. The re-
suit is sudden check to their speed,
owing to the intense resistance and fric-
ton cngendered by contact with the air
particles
What happens may be likened 10 the
sudden application of the wooden brake
block to the rapidly moving wheel of
an express train. Heat is generated in
exchange for motion, and the trail of
sparks from the checked wheel is rep
resented i'll the checked meteorite by a
luminous trail We commonly call it a
shooting star, and if its mass be small
it is possibly altogether dissipated in
heat and gas, U it may ultimately
find it; way to our earth as dust. Such
"mCtcOric dust" has been found on the
eternal Stow Of mountains. where dust
Of the ordinary type would be impossi-
bic. If, On the other hand, the mass Of
| matter be large, It's surface only will
be affected by the sudden heat gener-
atcd and it may fall to the ground en-
tire or possibly explode and DO scattered
III fragments over wide araa-Cham.
bers' journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Scp'al Mistakes.

Perhaps the greatest of all social mis-
takes is to be continually talking about
oneself There is no word in all the
vocabulary of conversation so tedious to
others as that personal prorbun Il"
Though one of the smallest words in
use, there is none that takes up more
room in the everyday world. "I' is a
bore. tits better not to mention his
name oftener than can be avoided. An.
other social folly is ''gush." There is
"a insincere ring about 1t. True, there
are people who gush from sheer good
nature in Wishing to give pleasure, yet
they should remember that even amiable
exggeution islike coarse sugar plum,
agreeable at first, but leaving doubt
full taste in the mouth afterward
On the other hand, there is a certain
class of people in society who are equal
ly foolish in going to the other extreme
They feign Indifference about everybody
and everything, seldom expressing either
interest or admiration They think il
bad form" to show any pleasure in
life, and sign of superiority to be in
capable of enthusiasm. A social folly
is to imagine that people are Away;
looking at Or thinking of you. Such
ideas are often the offsprings of csnceit.
AS q matter of fact. the people very
often look at you without seeing OF
thinking of you. They have other thing:
to think of. If we could only convince
| ourselves that we are not always the
pivot of our friends and acquaintance
thoughts, there would be fewer hur,
feelings and imaginary grievances. -
Spokane Spokesman Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

care and efficiency in handling large
crowds. Twenty thousand people
were hauled on the Tower line alone,
while the lines on the other side of
the river also did big business.
Charles Busher, of Moline. in
alighting from 4 moving street car in
that city last night, fell on his head
on the pavement. He was rendered
unconscious, and it was several hours
before he revived.
We have the stove. that are leaders.
The Peoria cOokstoyes and ranges are
stoves that can't be beaten. They
are the king of all stoves. Summers
& Co. handle them and they would
he pleased to show you stoves. 1922
Twentieth street.
The council talked reservoir again
at its meeeing last evening. The fact
of the transfers having been refused
union wages was discussed. Mayor
Medill said that the public had waited
patiently for years for this improve
ment and now it was not to be de.
laved. The Sennott Construction
company ha. turned the excavation
over to Ball & Kane. of Peoria. but il
seems without the consent of the con,
sulting engineer, j. A. Harmon, as
required by the terms of the con
tract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Family Economy.

Uncle Ito the children, who have just
had dose of cod liver oil all around)-
Well, do you like cod liver oil?
Children-Oh, no, but mamma gives
us 5 cents for every spoonful
Uncle-And then do you buy some.
thing nice?
Children-No, mamma puts it into
the savings bank.
Uncle-And then you buy something
by and by:
Children-No, mamma buys more
cod liver oil with it.-Fliegende Blat.
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

Thousands of persons have been
cured of piles by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve 1t heals promptly
and cures eczema and skin diseases.
1t gives immediate relief. For sale
by L. H. Thomas. A. j. Riess and NJ
+. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Licensed to Wed.

Hives are a terrible torment to tn e
little folks. and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief. permanent cure:
At any drug store, 80 cents. For sale
by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Beauty IL Blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, By
stirring up the lazy, liver and driving all i'm,
Danish pimples, boils, blotches. blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets.--beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, Csc, SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

J n SHBRIkR, Observer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
WITH PADDLE AND SAIL.
GREAT REVIVAL OF INTEREST IN THE
SPORT OF CANOEING.

DEVELOPMENT OF TIE RACING CANOE FROM
MGRFGoR.s ROB RoY-cASP LIFE AT
MEET OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Old John McGregor, 50 far as liz known was
the first man TO develop the Indian birchbark
canoe into "A little yacht for the purpose or
cruising on rough and open waters, and 10 use
n sail TO supplement the double blade paddle
Viewed from a modern standpoint McGregors
old Rob Row model was a crude affair indeed
and. while It served his purposes admirably, and
carried him all the waters OF Europe ana
Northern Africa II would be difficult to find
canoeist of the present day who would care TO
venture far I'm go crude affair as was the
first modern canoe The forty odd years that
have passed since McGregor's time have served
IN hiring out many types Of the canoe. and many
tyres ~ canoists While a Scotchman was first
IN adapt the Indians birch to modern uses.
F,n0lishnen were not slow to follow his lead
Their boats built entirely for sailing, were at
erst built on lines and from plans somewhat
similar to those Of the original Rob Roy. Grad
ually they became little sailing vessels carrying
from one hundred To two hundred pounds or
load ballast slowed under their floor boards for
the purpose OF giving stability and sail carrying
mower TO the craft. The English sailor always
took a sitting or reclining position II, 'he ~ W.,
tom OF his canoe and depended entirely on bal
last and null TO keep him right side up.
FIRST SAILING CANOES IN AMERICA.
II was about 1870 that the first sailing ca
noes were built In this country from an English
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

mails Of coaching stature, standing seventeen
hands high and weighing 800 pounds or more.
Racing at mile heats. best three In Ave, mas re
shifted in wedding out most of the weakhngs.
and the trotting horse Of to-day Is at least as
endurinr and stout hearted as any other horse
IN the world What the turf test has zone TOT the
stamina OF the trotting horse the horse SHOWS
have I'm a measure done for his beauty OF lorHi
and style The result is that certain fanHes
~ trotters now produce horses Tor the co"ch' the
carriage the park trap and the llght road wagon
that command higher prices thah any o'heis III
tho market and that annually WIN nearly all
the bonors In these classes al the lehuIne hoISe
shows.
7, &c only within the last few years that inc
roer,ts of the American trotting horse nave peeh
arnreciated on the other side or the A"ah''c'
ard that harness racing has gained n 'oo'hoid
,h.re II ,s true that Russia has her ha''Ne VI .
Ior trotters and that In France Aus'ria anu
sor,e other countries OF Europe there mas pech
,ora or less racing after prlnit'e i"s"i''
among the native horses at the Uo'iihs s"'"
p,, the best Of the European harness horseS arc
on far inferior 10 the Americans IN speeu 'h"'
,,o tore,eners are rapidly suppanting the ma
A.. tool, whereyer introduced in Europe Aus
..,.r French and German horsemen have lately
,.,o an numerous at the big auction safes Oh
.uo,,ero in New-York that their bidding IRE
or.rtlv makes the market. and II Is al all times
q nowerful factor in fixing values
PRIZES WHICH WENT ABROAD.
In the last three or four years they nave
,ar.n aboard such representative trotters as
TroviI,an. 2:OSA: Derby Princess 2No1s; count
90. Eve o:O9A: Baron Rogers, 2;o'1t; hiiafn'
o.0ox: Que Allen. 2:09%; Athanio' 2'o; sen
a,or A. o:1o; Mcvera. 2:1OA; Bravado. 2doa;
Ahnst 21o%; Robbie p, 2;lo%; AVN 800
Nh. wilkes. 2;l1; Colonel kuser. z14A; MAJ