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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
His Joke and Her Fingers.

She is new woman, or rather girl, Tor
she is only nineteen, says the New York
Sun. Her friends say that she has dozen
remarkable qualities She is not only intel
lectually brave, but she has physical cour-
age. too.
The other day door shut on the first
two fingers of her left hand. Another girl
might have screamed loud enough to bring
out the fire department and then tainted
away. She did nothing of the kind. She
simply cried, "Oh, sugar. or something of
that sort, and went over to the window
to see what damage had been done. She
was a good deal annoyed at the accident,
for that afternoon party of her girl
friends were billed to appear at the house.
She hated to be even slightly incapacitat-
ed while they were there. They came, and,
Notwithstanding her injury, very jolly
time was had all around They had the
whole house to themselves and did about
as they liked.
On that very evening her best young man
called. The visit was rather unexpected.
Still, she was always glad 10 see him I'M
der any circumstances, although her
friends said, and she agreed vita them
TO some extent, that he was just a little
TOO dignifed. The fact was he had thought
of the ministry at one time, but had not
been able to bring himself to a decision.
AT the present time he was so occupied
her personality made much progress.
When he came in Oh this particular even
ing her aunt-she was living with her aunt
told him of tle~accident while he was
waiting for his idol to appear. When she
did come he thought thai as an experiment
he would not mention it, but would see
how long she could refrain from speaking
of it. He even determined to go further
than this and have little joke on the
subject. Consequently. after he had been
speaking 10 her little while, he said sud
denly:
Why, Grace Ethel, you've been smok-
ing cigarettesv
The girl was taken completely by sur
prise. She faltered and then said:
why, how-how did you know?'
1t was now the young mans turn TO be
stunned. 1t was as if he had received a
heavy blow. He was in no fiji condition for
conversation, but in answer TO her ques-
tons he assumed faint smile and me-
chanically went through the line of
thought upon which he had based his joke
"Why-why look at your fingers" he
said.
And now she has taken a vow never to
use arnica and iodine again in her life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
INC RceImentaI Canteen.

Very many good people-chiefiy people
who are in favor of prohibiting the liquor
traffic-are making great outcry against
what is known as the regimental can
teen. That they are sincere there isn't a
shadow Of a doubt, but that they are
totally unacquainted with the subject is
certain They mean well, but if they could
have their way in respect to this canteen
business the result would be more harm
than good TO the volunteers.
A canteen is not a place where unlimiI-
ed quantities Of whisky are sold. Whisky
is not sold at all; neither is brandy, gu nor
any other strong lntoxicant Beer is
sold ard very light wines; also soft drinks,
such as soda water, sarsaparula, root beer,
etc. Beer contains only a small per cent.
OF alcohol-from 10 per cent.-and no
soldier IS permitted at the canTeen to have
enough Of il to make him intoxicated. The
regimental and company Officers keep a
close watch upon their men, and if it IS
found that any one of them is drinking
more beer than is good for him, his sup
ply is limited and if he cannot drink beer
without waning more thankis good for
him it is denied him altogether.
But these good prohibition people ask,
why allow beer and light wines to be soId
at all--why not oonhne the soldiers to
purely temperance drinks? The reason
is that il cannot be done AS soon as
the eanieen Is closed the blind tiger makes
its appearance, and the soldiers get al.
unlimited supply of bad whisky--whisky
which quickly undermines their health.
They also become frequent visitors 10 the
nearest grog shops where, owing largely
TO the practice of treating, they quickly
acquire the liquor habit and become dis
sipated and worthless.
Army officers who have had long expert
ence with soldiers, and who are as good
temperance advocates as the prohibition
lists are have given this regimental can
teen question very careful consideration
and they are firmly convinced that the
canteen is a temperance institution. They
know that without it there would be a
great deal of drunkenness in the camps,
and that with it there is practically none
al all.
Still, there are well-meaning people who,
rather than give Up their prohibition fad,
would have drunkenness in the camps
They are using their influence now to
nave the canteen removed from the camps
at Chickamauga, Jacksonville, Tampa and
elsewhere. The experience of old army Of
ficers in this matter has no influence with
them whatever. The only conclusion from
the course they pursue is that they would
prefer the soldiers to get mean whisky on
the sly tnan good beer openly and in a
legitimate way
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

In our dispatches yesterday from Mad
rid Senator Navarro Rodrigo was reported
as having called attention that day, in The
Spanish Senate. to the danger 10 the Latin
and Slav races, IF Europe tolerated An
glo-Saxon preponderence." Clearly the SEN
ator hopes to get assistance for Spain IN
her war with the United States by raising
a race issue. He viii find, however, that
European states are very selfish. They are
much more concerned about their respec-
tive interests than about the future of the
Latin and Slav races.
This question relative. 10 the preponder-
ence Of the Anglo-SaAon race has occupied
the attention of the thinking men of Eu-
rope and this country for a long time, but
it has never yet been factor in the diplo-
macy of nations. II has been the subject
of speculation, but 1t has not shaped poll
ces. The time may come when the Latin
and SlaV races Will think they are in dan
ger of being dominated by the Anglo Sax
on race, but it doesn't appear to have come
yet, and it is hardly probable that Sena-
tor Navarro Rodrigo win receive a re-
spouse to his appeal.
IN recent letter TO the New York sun,
Thomas Mast says that he asked Gen.
Grant, on the latter's return from his cele-
brated tour around the world, what made
the greatest impression upon him in his
travels. Mr.. Mast says that without a
moments hesitation he said, THE Latin
races are doomed"
The Marquis of Salisbury in his notable
speech on Living and Dying Nations, de
livered in London on May T. last, gave ex-
preston, practically, to the same thought.
The Latin races are on the down grade.
The whole world recognizes that fact. Sen
ator Navarro Rodrigo recognizes it, or he
would not have called attention to the
danger Of Anglo-Saxon preponderence. Inc
decline of a race is however slow-so slow
as to be apparent only by comparing its
condition at one period with its condition
at another quite distant period
Senator Navarro Rodrigo has cause for
his alarm. Those who keep abreast of cur
rent events see that the Anglo-Saxon race
is vigorous, and is rapidly increasing, and
is spreading its language and customs over
new countries, while the Latin races APP
pear to be losing ground.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
Testing with Mr.. BiddIe's Name.

When Lord Randolph Churchill was last
in America, says an exchange, he visited
Philadelphia; and. while collecting statis-
tics relating to the state prisons of Penn
sylvania, he was referred to the head Of
the prison boards, Mr.. Cadwalader Bid
die. Before calling, Lord Randolph fell in
TO the hands of wags of the Union League
Club.
You've got the name wrong" said one
of these merry testers, tits not Cadwalla-
der Biddle. but Bidcallader Adde"
Don't mind what he says. Lord Ran
dolph." exclaimed another; 1.-The real name
is Wadbnlader Caddle."
A third member took the ex-chancellor
OF the exchequer aside and impaired to
him in confidence that he was being lull-
ed.
The actual name" confided his false
friend, sis Didbollader Widdle"
And when Lord Randolph drove TO tla
prison board that afternoon he was SO
much upset that he stammered:
"Will you take this card to Mr. Bid
cad--wid-wa d-did-dollder. what's his
name? I mean the chief, but l forget his
extraordinary nomenclatural combna-
tion. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
lNDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meeting Executive Committee of the
Democratic Party of Chatham County.
Special Notices-Dividend Notice, the
Chatham Bank; Some Things We Keep
Besides Edibles. A. M. & c. w. West:
Special Wheel Notice, r. d. & Wm Lat
timore; Ship Notice, Strachan & CO..;
War Prices, Drayton Grocery Company
Business Notices-L.a Carolta Cigars;
Sweet Maiden &c Toilet Soap, Henry Solo
mon & Son.
Mems Linen Suits-At Levy's.
Metropolitan Clothing Has Always
Stood for Whatever Is Best--The Metro
politan Clothing Company.
Tobacco-Old Crow Tobacco.
Auction Sales-Furniture and Household
Goods, by A. K Wilson, Auctioneer.
South End Hotel Tybee Island-W. NJ.
Bohan. Proprietor.
Medical-Dr. Williams PINK Pills;
Hoods sarsaparilla; Cutcura Remedies;
Tarrant's Settler Aperient.
Cheap Column Observation-Disclosures
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

Professor" said an acquaintance, &C.
cordIng to the Chicago Tribune, you TN
derstand Latin. do you not?''
well" replied the professor 81 may
be said TO have a fair knowledge of Latin;
yes"
Il know everybody says YOU have. I
wish you would tell me what 'volix' means.
Nobody that / have asked seems ever 10
have heard the word"
IF there is any such word as volix
madam-of which l have SERIOUS doubts
/ certainly do not know what is means. -
You surprise me, professor. man of
your attainments ought to know that vollx
means Vol. TX"
The professor devoted a moment TO cali
ing up his reserves and bringing his light
artillery into action.
1T is no wonder, madam" he said.
that 1 did not see the point of your Joke.
You left the point out of IT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

The reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans at Atlanta will this year be held
upon historic dates July 90 p. % and %.
OF these the first three will be annlver-
saries of the battles of Peach Tree creek
Manassas and Atlanta, respectively The
war VIII in no wise interfere with the OBJ
jects, purposes and plans of the reunion.
as the aims and aspirations of the organl-
cation under the auspices of which it viii
be held, as stated in its constitution. are
strictly social, literary, historical ana
benevolent" The reunion committee. un-
der the leadership Of Gen. Clement A. Ev-
ans. has perfected arrangements for one
Of the most enjoyable meetings ever held
by the survivors. 1t is hoped, and conf
dently expected, that the attendance win
be very large.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

Mayor Price of Macon, has not vet heard
the last of his snake deal Some time
ago he wanted rain. He advertised for
snakes, secured several at a cost of IS. as
hung one or more dead ones in a persim-
mon tree, and got his rain He thinks there
fore, that the deal is complete aud that
he is not under any sort of obligation 10
anybody, and really it looks that wav TO
outsiders. Nevertheless. a negro who fur
nished the mayor with the particular
snake which it is alleged brought the rain
thinks otherwise. He is trying to pose
as public benefactor. and thinks that
in recognition of his services the mayor
should furnish him with an office He has
the merit of being easily satisfied. how
ever, and has said that ne would be con-
tent 60 drive a city cart, If a softer berth
cannot be found for him. Since the mayor
himself would be entitled to the Office Of
Municipal Rainmaker should the city of
Macon see fit to create such an office. it is
not readily apparent what Office softer
than a city cart could be given the snake
catcher
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
The Democracy ana "ImperiaIism.y
From the Nashville American (Dem).

The issue produced by the tendency of
the present administration to carry out
this policy of imperialism is becoming
more closely drawn every day and prom
ises to be the dominant issue in future
campaigns. There may now be some lack
of Democratic unity on the subject, but the
Concurrence of two such leaders as Mr..
Bryan and MIR. Cleveland gives very good
Indication of the drift of party sentiment
and may be taken to show where the par
ty will stand and to what manner of sem
tment 1t will give voice when its united
wisdom is expressed by a national conven-
tion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

rather odd story comes from Santiago.
1t is TO the effect that when Hobson stood
before Admiral Cervera, and the latter had
heard the details of the Americans exploit.
he threw his arms around his neck and
kissed him for his bravery An American
would never have done anything of the
kind, no matter how brave and successful
the enterprise. kissing between men Is re-
pusnant TO the average American. A hear
" handshake and slap on the shoulder
conveys congratulations quite as effective
~ to the American mind as Anything else.
and much better than one mans kissing
another.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

Mr.. David II. Kings beautiful residence
on Jekyll Island is not to be used as a
military hospital, after all. The tender of
the property 10 the government has been
withdrawn Other members of the million
aires club which owns the island objected.
and Mr. King felt bound 70 respect their
wishes The JekyI Islanders were quick
10 ask the government for protection
against the enemy. They wanted big guns
planted In the island. and soldiers sent
there to handle them. They have no OBJ
lection to soldiers on the island, so long
as they are well and strong. and CAPABLE
Of defending them; but they draw the lire
at manned or sick soldiers. The odor of
antisepde gauzes and the groans of suffer
ing are not wanted within the confines OF
the little sea island paradise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

The Rev. J. L. Girardeau. d. D.. Ii. D..
whose death occurred at Columbia on
Thursday night, was one of the most elo-
quent and distinguished leaders of Pres
byterianism in South Carolina. one of his
peculiarites was a dislike of instrumental
music in religious worship. He believed
that God should be praised with the hui
man voice, and not with reeds or strings.
Besides being a powerful preacher DR.. Gil
rardeau was writer on theological and
philosophical subjects, and published sew
erai works. The family from which he was
descended formerly lived in Liberty coun-
~ Georgia, but moved to South Carolina
before the revolutionary war
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

The announcement is made of the en-,
gagement of the Princess Victoria Olga
Mary, second daughter of the Prince of
Wales, 10 John Barring, Baron Rovelstoke.
in this engagement royalty takes some
thing of tumble, and caste gets a blow
between the eyes. John Barring is not
a scion of ancient. nobility. He is a
new-crop baron, OF the vintage of 1885. His
ancestors did not fight with the Conqueror
and transmit from sire TO son the rights
titles and Entertainments of nobility
through long ages. But he has got money
20 burn. He belongs to the Earrings OF
banking notoriety. Presumably his be-
ing long on cash will offset any shortage
of noble family which may exist.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
BLOWING ROCK.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

The rum biscuit is a new and danger
Gus CONNECTION which is being sold in New
York to school children by candy stores
near school buildings. It is made of cake
jelly and rum, and several of the biscuits
are sufficient to cause intoxcation. A
small child was acting queerly on the
street a few days ago. 1t was taken to
the hospital where the case was diagnosed
as alcoholism, and it was learned that the
little tot had been eating rum biscuits"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

Fromthe Louisville courier Journal Den


Should the Cubans signify desire to be
annexed to the United States, as is not i'm
probable, we should have a good deal of
trouble with the geographical names of the
island In time. perhaps, many of them
would be changed, but in the meantime a
good many citizens of the United States
would find il convenient to learn the ele-
ments of Spanish pronunciation. 1t is quite
likely that the war and its consequences
Will give a considerable impulse to the
study of Spanish, which has for some years
been becoming a more and more desirable
acquisition for commercial reasons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

Bills of lading are usually made out in
triplcate, one copy for the consignor, one
for the consignee and one for the carrier.
The new stamp TAX law provides that each
bill of lading and duplicate thereof shall
be stamped Thus it appears that for every
shipment of goods there must be paid a
double or triple stamp tax, according 10
the number of copies made of the bill of
lading. win the carriers pay the tax? The
probabilities are that, like most Of the
other corporations. they will kindly per-
init their customers to put on the stamps.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
The Only Advantage.
From The Chicago Chronicle (Dem.

The wholesale annexation policy advocat-
ed by the imperialists would, If put into ex-
ecullon, have one advantage. 1t would re-
lieVe this country of a large proportion of
its most constituencies and corrupt polite
ians, who. seeming unlimited plumber in
the colonies, would use all their influence
toward securing posts in the Philippines
or the Antilles. II would be rough on the
natives of the annexed districts, but il
would be a distinct gain to the United
States themselves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
Gov. AtkinsOn's Good Work.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch (Rep).

not be transacting the point where his duty
as the executive officer of his state places
him; but he will earn the heartfelt thanks
and blessings of countless mothers and ia
theirs in this broad land in putting his foot
down solidly on the disreputable Mid
way" the gambling dens and saloons
which have flourished on the outskirts of
Camp Thomas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

The absence of fever reports from the
Southeast in the dispatches is a gratifying
feature of the news of the day. The ener-
getic measures taken to stamp out the dis
ease at MeHenry give good hope of sue
cess, and SO far there are no Indications
of an outbreak at any other point.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

Possibly Admiral Camara's real purpose
is 90 so in search of Audree. There are
no American squadrons lurking around the
North pole.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25
CURRENT COMMENT.
After Annexation.
From the Washington Post Qnd.).

In calling an extra session of Congress
the President will have to set the date
ahead considerably. else the members
from the Philippines will not be able TO
reach here in time to hear the chaplains
opening prayer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

When Ger. Shafter falls upon Santiago.
1t will be miraculous if the spaniards are
not crushed. He weighs $40 pounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-25

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